The herald., 1893-05-21

ttldi tFFF HUM BuHI t0b COWBOY 0HH 0OL
an equal in any other land.
No other country and no other age
could have produced his class, and
Charlie Meadows looks the character he
represents to perfection. He must be
6 feet inches tall, and weighing 200
pounds, with long hair falling in profu-
sion over his broad shoulders. He looks
ss II he had been lifted straight out OF
one Of those delightful boys' books Of
western lie by Gustave Aimard or Bret
Harte.
AZ % years OF age he led band Of
rangers that completely annihilsted
Juan Dazin's murderous band OF White
mountain Apachea in Cannon creek.
In the Graham and Fewksberg VEN
delta, wherein go lives were loet in less
than one month. and where the civil
and military authorities were powerless,
he, acting as sheriff, went into the very
stronghold OF tho outlaws and arrested
several OF their number.
His great fight of September 3. 1896,
in Battle Greek caf1on, Ariz,, interested
ell the west, not only because Of the de-
struction OF Indians, but because he
there inflicted on the noted Geronimo
the only wound that chief received in
his long wer with the whites. The
soldiers had driven the band of 300 Indi-
ans go far into the Mogallon mountains
that the cowboys did not dream Of dan
ger and slept in fancied security But
the indiana returned at night along the
mountain tops and determined ON q
surprise.
They got near the camp and waited
for daylight. The frontier instinct OF
the cowboys saved their lives, for in
stead of eleeping near the fire they had
unrolled their blankets about 100 feet
away, where the powders protected
them from the blowing sand. The horses
had wandered down the cafion out Of
sight and hearing, and in the morning
twilight the Indians mistook the scat
tered saddles for the sleepin whites and
fred into them. They were surprised
when nothing moved, and expecting
some strategy began to sneak away di-
rectly toward where the white men, with
cooked Winchesters awaited There was
blast of fire, and nine Apaches fell
dead. The fight lssted Ave hours; then
the cowboys had to mount and charge
down the narrow canon against 200 In
dians.
Geronimo singled out Charlie for his
own and rode directly upon him, but
got shot which broke his thigh.
Turning upon his pony, Geronimo at
tempted to run up the cliff, but the cow
boy wae determined not to lose him in
that way and hastily uncoiling his lasao
he caught the fleeing pony. His trained
horse ct once came to stop, throwing
the indian and mis- pony down the steep
trail.
The struggling warriors near by picked
Geronimo up, and the whole band rode
over the mesa while the cowboys went
to Camp Verde to have their wounds
dressed.
W..
The last concert of the subscription
series of the Philharmonic society, which
will be given at the Los Angeles theater
on Monday evening, May 29th, promises
to be the best attended of the season,
judging from the inquiries made OF Di-
rector Stamm for extra tickets. Tho
Philharmonic society is establishing a
tirst-class musical library, and hence
mead the hearty support Of their many
friends in muaical circles of this city.
The progress made by this organization
during the past season in the develop
hlHhb w u hlbb-Clhpb OIIhObbiahj anu ia
the Interpretation of the works of the
best musical composers will have fit
ting climax in the classical programme
arranged for the last concert. Bee
thoven's First symphony will be given
for the first time here with full
orchestral effecte, q work that
will evince the progress made
by the society in high-class music.
Mr.. Stamm's arrangement of Schubert's
beautiful Erl King for the orchestra
will also present strong points
OF interest for the musical con-
noisseur. Mr.. Joseph Rubo will sing
arias from The Hugunots and The Magic
Flute, while De Benot's violin concerto
by Mr.. A. Lowineky will be heard with
satisfaction by all admirers Of this mag
ter of technique. The overtures to Ruy
Bias and Der Frieschutz will likewise
form potential features of the pro-
gramme. Our musical people will take
pleasure in making the last Philhar-
monte concert q notable success in every
essential, in order that the society may
be encouraged to make greater efforts in
the future.
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The advance sale OF reserved seats for
the tug-of-war, commencing at Armory
hall next Tuesday night, will be opened
this morning at the Rock Island ticket
office, 1873 South Spring street. There
will undoubtedly be rush for seats, but
ample arrangements have been made,
particularly for the accommodation ol
ladies'. Pools will be sold nightly on the
different contests, in the gymnasium
room adjoining the hall.
The San Francisco team are expected
in the city today and will do come PIE.
liminary training here. The champion
American team OF this city is in first.
class condition and ready to meet THEN
competitors for the state championship
and the $1,000 purse. Ali of the loca
teams are at work, and there have been
offers from outside teams that are anx
ious to join in the struggle for the
tempting prizes hung up. Special trainl
will be run from neighboring towns t.
accommodate those who want to wit
ness the greatest tug of war tournament
ever held in the state.
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Tonight the Park theater will be open
when The Shaughran will be given 70
the last time. 1t is also q beneti t for tn
carpenters, cooks and pastry cooks
unions.
Tomorrow night Ranch 10 will b
given for the first time and run al
week. The piece is one OF reputation
and ought to do well.
Mammoth Wharf at Port Los Angeles.
Longest in the world, superb marin
/ view pura aaa air fine fishing ssunda,