Smyrna times., 1890-04-16
A Cat-Dog Catch as Catch
Can.
The DOG CAUGHT TUE CAT AND THE
EGGS CAUGHT 'EM BOTH,

ID.
The following disastrous and udi-
crous incidents occurred in this city a
lew days ago A well. known gentle
man and his wife, who have no little
prattling cherubs to lay claim to their
affections in their costly mansion in
the Western Addition, centered their
affections in thoroughbred bull ter
ner. On fine afternoon lately thew
started out for walk, taking with
them the aforesaid terrier. On the re-.
turn homeward they steppe into a
prominent grocery store on Market
street near Sixth. The dog trotted in
after, but he did not observe a large
cat, which was quietly reposing on a
oox OF eggs. Puss had one eve on
MIN, though, and as soon as he was
close enough gave him a clip oh the
ear with her paw which made his ear
sung. Not appreciating such famil-
iarlty, he made for that cat, and in an
instant there was a terrific commotion
in that box of eggs.
The box was the arena of dog cat
fur, blood and eggs, while the air was
filled with squalls, growls and veins
from the lnturiated cOmbatants. The
owners OF the two animals in vain
tried to separate them. In a few min
uVes poor puss was placed hors du
combat, and she lay quietly in her
shroud of eggs, while the dog emerged.
looking as if he had swan through a
floating island"
The groceryman Was for killing him
lnstanter, but his owner demurred, and
settlement was finally effected uDon
payment of $8 for the damage done.
Having squared matters, the gentle
man picked up his bull terrier and
hastened home. When he arrived at
the family mansion he, too, was a sight
TO behold, for his new $40 suit of
clothes was covered with egg, hair and
DlOod-completely ruined. His wife
laughed when she beheld him and this
angered him so that he determined to
get rid of the dog. His wife would
consent to this only on condition that
she should have black and tan terrier
in its place.
Next day the gentleman found a
person who had just what he desired.
An exchange was effected, and he car
red his new acquisition home in tri-
umph. His wife was delighted with
1t. Then she wondered whether the
new acquisition was a good ratter.
Her husband did not know, but said
he would find out. Of he posted and |
secured rat which had been caught
in trap in a downtown store. and |
put him in cigar box. Boring a few
holes in the lid to give the rodent a
little air, he tucked it under his arm
and started for home On the wav he
met his better half and they decided
TO dine at restaurant, so thev re-
paired to popular Post street estab
llshment not far from KearneV street.
seated themselves in the ladies' de- |
partment and proceeded to enjoy their |
meal.
In the meantime the restaurant
hlled up rapidly and among the rest
was gay party of picnickers, who had .
just returned from across the bay, and |
their antics so averted the attention of .
the gentleman that he forgot his cigar
box when he and his wife departed.
He had put it under the table, where
an eagle-eyed waiter espied it and
brought it forth in double quick time
and, thinking he had fine box of
cigars, pried open the lid with a case
knife, when out popped Mr.. Rat. The
waiter dropped the box and gave veil
that startled the patrons. and the rat
ran under the chairs and tables. Great
ing a scene among those picnickers
which beggars description.
The females screamed and jumped
on to the tables, regardless of cups and
dishes, and smash was the order of the
moment, and then all hands made a
break for the street. In the meantime
the gentleman, having noticed his loss.
returned to obtain his cigar box and
rat, but one glance at the situation sat.
istied him that he had better not make
too familiar around there, as
the lrate proprietor was storming and
raving and wondering who was going
to pay him for the smashing up of $50
or $50 worth of crockery and furniture,
and for meals of those who, in their
hurried departure, had unconsciouslv
omitted to settle.-Alta California.