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The herald., 1893-09-04
HE FOUGHT THE CAT.
THE ADVENTURE OF GEO. ROSS
NEAR ELSIN0RE.
Attacked by a Wildcat, He Succeeds In
Choking or tho Creature
and Escapes With
Slight mi juries.

AS was mentioned recently in this
paper, says the Elsinore Press, a wildcat
that, had been causing much havoc
among the poultry around Terra Gotta
was shot at and wounded by George
Ross, in an unsuccessful attempt at it's
capture. The description of this animal
and its enormous size as given by Ross,
was laughed at by his neighbors, who
accused him of having been the victim
of "buck fright" when he encountered
the animal, and its alleged gigantic pro-
portions were thus accounted for.
Naturally piqued by the disbelief in
his wildcat story, Mr.. Ross determined
to secure the animal, which he discov-
cred had a snug retreat in hole in a
cliff not far away, and acting on that
determination he sailed out early on
Tuesday Of last week in the direction of
the cliff, armed with muzzle loading
shotgun. Arriving near the point aimed
at and while cautiously picking his way
among the rocks, he found himself sud-
denly face to face with the object of his
search-an enormous wildcat, crouched
above him, ready TO spring and not 10
feet distant.
Quick as fash Ross threw his gun
forward and fred, the charge striking
the cat in the shoulder, and the mad
dened animal, screaming with rage and
pain, sprang into the air and landed on
top OF Ross, almost knocking him down
with the weight of the blow. Then en-
sued most desperate struggle. Ross is
a wiry, muscular, active man, and as the
animal was disabled by having its shoul-
der broken by his shot, was able to pre-
vent it tearing him by choking it with
one hand and holding it fast by the un-
injured paw with the other.
Round and round they struggled, and
Ross, whose fingers were beginning to
cramp m their vise-like grip. was about
to release his hold. when the struggles
of the cat, began to weaken and
suddenly 80 far ceased that Ross
was enabled by violent effort
to throw 1.-The beast from him and
seize his gun, which lay near, and
with quick aim sent the contents of the
remaining barrel into the head of the
savage animal which was again making
for him with undiminished fury. Leav-
ing his late terrible antagonist in its
death struggles, Mr.. Ross hastened
home to make an examination of his
injuries which, strange to relate, are,
outside of the loss of suit of clothes
and three or four pretty deep scratches,
quite trifiing.
Later in the day Mr.. Ross, with the
assistance of neighbor, brought the
dead cat home, where it was found by
actual measurement to be 5 feet 81
inches in length from tip to tip, the
largest of the species ever seen in this
neighborhood.
The skin is to be stuffed and mounted
and preserved by Mr.. Ross as ocular
evidence of his terrible encounter with
a California wild cat.
The herald., 1893-09-04
TENNIS AT SAN RAFAEL.
Features of the Pacific States Cham
pionship Tournament.

Features of the Pacific States Cham
pionship Tournament.
The announcement of the champion
ship lawn tennis tournament of the Pa
cifc states has been received. The
event is held under the auspices of the
United States Lawn Tennis association.
and is to be directed by the Pacific
States Lawn Tennis association. 1t will
be held at Hotel Rafael, San Rafael,
September 7, 8 and 8.
The events consist of ladies' singles
and gentlemen's doubles. The former
events will commence September z, the
winner to play the present champion.
Miss Morgan. of the California Tennis
club, on Saturday, September 9th.
The Rentlemen's doubles are to COM
mence Friday at 8 am, the winners to
play the present champions, Messre.
Hardy of the Oakland tennis club.
The entries close tomorrow at D. M.
aud should be addressed to j. F. Larken' !
secretary-treasure P. s. L. I. Assn. the
Olympic club, San Francisco. The fees
are ladies' singles, 81; gentlemen's !
doubles, 81 per team.
The tournament committees are:
Ladies' singlas-Thos. A. Driscoll
chairman; Miss Martha P. Gibbs. J. r.
Lsrken.
Gentlemen's doubles-J. F. Larken.
chairman; A. B. Wilberforce, G. -
Bates, jr:. Thos. Msgee, ir., J. F. J.
Archibald.
The herald., 1893-09-04
THE PRESIDENTS WON.

Lively game OF Amateur Baseball
Yesterday.
The Presidents and the Greys crossed
bats at the Athletic park yesterday, the
Presidents winning with hands down.
Both pitchers were hit hard at times.
Young Hart of the Presidents deserves
credit for pitching all the nine innings,
while Moore OF the Grays gave up to
Kamer, the young phenom. in the fifth
inning.
@. Frank the "baby" OF the clubs, put
up the finest game of amateur ball seen
on that diamond for some time past.
Babe Whaling, King and Solly, all did
some hard hitting, Whaling and King
lifting the little sphere over the left.feld
screen, Solly hitting one of the longest
drives ever seen in Los Angeles, the ball
going on dead line till it hit the bank
of the bicycle track out in centerield'
Pete Lohman umpired and gave fair
decisions. Following are the names
and positions of the PLAYERS:
The herald., 1893-09-04
CHRIS EVANS. D.,
He Expects to Come to Los Angeles as n
Witness.

He Expects to Come to Los Angeles as q
Witness.
Fresno Expositor: Chris Evans is
having about as comfortable time in
Jail as any of the prisoners. OF course
it is not supposed that life behind bars
is thing of beauty and joy forever,
but Evans accepts the situation grace
fully. He is allowed as much liberty as
is consistent with Jail life, and he ap-
preciates the favor. One of the iailore,
Ben Merritt, is an old friend of Evans.
Twenty-Five years ago they worked to-
gether in sawmill and became fast
friends, and have ever since been such.
Evans speaks kindly of both the
night and day iailors the former is Mer-
ritt and the latter is Manley. While
he does Dot say 30 in just 30
many words, yet it can be
readily inferred that Evans was
glad when Hi Rapelji resigned his place
as jailer. In memory of past events,
there would naturally be coldness be-
tween them, far down in their souls,
which would be pretty hard to warm up.
Men may forgive, but it is pretty hard
to forget.
Evans is in pretty good humor today
over the prospect that he will have a
chance to take a trip to Los Angeles next
week. The suit to determine who shall
nave the reward for the capture of Evans
will come up at the Los Angeles court,
and Evans is wanted as witness to tell
what he knows about the affair. He
says he will go willingly. He wants to
get breath of the fresh air from the
outside word again, and the journey
south will be just what he wants.
Besides there are some things whic h
he wants to throw light on, in connec-
ton with the Stone Corral fight, and
when on the witness stand he will have
a chance to do 30. He says he thinks
he knows little more of that unpleas-
antness than any body else does.
The herald., 1893-09-04
In Memoriam-Edith arim.h,

Once more loving hearts have been
called to mourn the death of dear one.
Friday morning, September 1st, at 2
O'Clock the angel of death entered the
home OF Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith, No. 912
Hemlock street, and at his bidding the
spirit OF her dearly loved daughter
Edith took its flight to realms of light.
The subject of this brief sketch was the
daughter of John d. and Elizabeth
Griffith, and was born in Plymouth, Pa,
April 20, 1872. There she was reared.
surrounded by all those helpful Chris
tian influences which help to form true
and complete womanhood. As a result
she early became member of the
church, and as long as she was able to
attend she was faithful worker in the
Sunday school. In May, 1891, she
removed to Anacortes, Washington,
with the family of her uncle, Mr.. W. G..
Jones. In April, 1892, she came to Los
Angeles, where she remained until her
death. She was never strong, and
when the germs of that dread disease
consumption developed in her system,
she rapidly failed, and after months of
patient, uncomplaining suffering, she
passed quietly and peacefully away.
having no fears or dread of the future ;
ebut with strong, well-founded faith that
she was going to meet her Savior. The
only regret she expressed at the prog
pect of death was that of leaving her
widowed mother. to whom she was de-
votedly attached.
Sunday at 2 O'Clock a large concourse
OF friends gathered in Bethesda church,
to which the remains were brought
from the desolate home. The services
at the church and at the grave in Ever
green cemetery, conducted by Rev. d.
Hughes, were beautiful and impressive.
The floral offerings were numeroue
and beautiful, many loving hearts testi-
flying in that silent manner their love
and respect for the deceased, and their
sympathy for the bereaved. Many
friends in her former places of abode
will recall the quiet, sympathetic, un-
selfish nature which they had Learned
to love, and silent tears will express
their regret and sorrow because OF her
early death. But His ways are not our
ways, and God doeth all things we'll.
The herald., 1893-09-04
ance of tho band will probably draw

ance of tho band will probably draw
forth larger numbers in the future.
While the music gave the accustomed
satisfaction to the audience. much OF
the pleasing and fiuer parts of tho rem
dition are lost through an inadequate
band stand.
The musicians are cooped rp in lit
tie house about eight feet in diameter,
which deadens the music. A new band
stand that would afford the players
some room TO turn about in and allow
the crowds to hear the music as it is
really rendered. should be erected at an
early date.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Headaohe and DIzzIness.

FREQUsNT CAUSES OF APoPLExY AND PARALY-
Hs-The most recent and profound re-
searches in this direction by specialists have
developed conclusiyely that the above disor-
dcrs frequently result in death or permanent
disability. DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine is
the greatest remedy for either OF these appar-
emily Insignificant causes. Nothing approaches
II in merit. Mrs. w. X. Burns of south Bend,
VI three months, was cured by It, The daugh-
OF Daniel Myers, BROOKLYN Mich had been
ene for 10 years. and was having from 15 to
Is day. Nerv1ne cured her of both fits
insanity. Sold on guarantee by d. Ii.
~A. LIT N. Spring. Geta book free.
The herald., 1893-09-04
A NEW BAND STAND.

1t IL Badly Needed at Westlake
Park.
The Douglas military band held their
first afternoon concert at Westlake park
yesterday.
There was not SO large a Sunday
crowd present as usual, but the attend
The herald., 1893-09-04

since was healed. ] now do all my
own work, washing included, which is
good proof of Christ's power to heal.
MRS. Rosa Huston,
Corner Magnolia and Pico streets, PIco
Heights. or Station D.
The herald., 1893-09-04
See the worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.

Upon receipt of your address and Is cents in
postage stamps we will mail you. prepaid, our
Souvenir Portfolio OF the Worlds Columb blan
as we want you to have one we make the price
nominal. You will find 1t work of art and a
thing to be priced. 1t contains full page views
same. and is executed in highest style of art
If not satisfied with 1t. after you get 1t, we will
refund the stamps ald let you Keep the book
Address II. &. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, Ill.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Paper Hangers.
You can buy at cost at Eckstrom & Strasburg's
closing out sale
The herald., 1893-09-04
An,Overcoat Ho VIM Not Get. :

4 ~ An Overcoat He WIN Not Get.
The iollowing 1appeared, in the San
Jose jottings Of the Chronicle Of ySatpr-
day: fsof uT Tr.ree ,yT
Grant Bell arrived in San Jose last
Tuesday and immediately commenced
active training. There is not better
rider on the coast for five miles than
Grant and it is rumored that he stands
q splendid show of winning the $75 over
coat offered to the rider breaking the
coaBt record for that distance. Grant
was very much delighted with the track
and EXPRESSED his opinion that very fast
time would be made on it"
In view of VIM. nj. Jenkins' perform
ance of Saturday in breaking the record
for the same distance it would appear
as though Mr.. Bell has been left out in
the cold and without an overcoat too.
The herald., 1893-09-04

$50 envelopes, SOC; n rm writing paper, 25c
Langstadter. 214 W. secoR% He ianDeck hotel.
The herald., 1893-09-04

No Anti Pyrine in Bromo-Seltzer
Cures all headaches-trial b.ttle 10 cts.
The herald., 1893-09-04

And All of the Players That Have Made the
Comedy Famous-lireetion of Charles
Frohman-300 Nights in New York.
Prices-$1, 75c SOC and Csc.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
THOSE COSTS"

Considerable has been said about tho
payment OF costs in the Second Ward
cases. The gentleman who went security
for costs is worth more than the amount,
otherwise he would not be accepted as
surety by the court.
1t has been given out, but whether au.
thoritatively or not cannot yet be learned,
that witnesses called for their iess and
were refused until such time as the costs
were paid. Why this should be so Is 9
mystery, unless 1t is that some one who
handles the cash wants to see how mucf
can be saved.
The law directs certain person to pay
the fees and II he does not pay them wha
right has he to collect them In advanced
The law also allows the surety for costs
certain number of days In which to settl,
the same and In the meantime the wit.
nesses are not supposed to be kept wait
ing for their fees. Is there somethins
wrong in the official circlesf
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
THE JUDICIARY BILL.

Just because the Providence Journal
says the judiciary bill Is all right the pub
lie must not take 1t for granted that 1t is.
Sooner or later the people will learn Just
what Wilson's marionettes have foisted
upon them. The telegram illustrates one
OF it's features:
"This is the way the bill will effect the
mill worker. II 1t becomes law and an
operative or anybody else should have oc-
casion to bring suit against a corpora
tion for damages for injuries received, he
might as well abandon the idea. Why?
Because no suit of the kind can go to
trial until the cooperation has applied to
the court and had its experts given au-
thority to examine the man suffering
from the injury. The corporation hires
an alleged expert, pays him for bis report
and that goes before court and jury as
an Official report. Naturally the minds
OF our jurors would be baised. That is
what the coporations want"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
THE COMMISSIONERS BILL.

Just suppose for moment that the new
License Commissioner bill passes. What
will be the situation?
The Commissioners will be appointed
by the twenty City Councilmen and the
responsibility will be so divided that there
Will be no one responsible.
Then Just imagine what will follow the
refusing OF license to the keeper OF some
dive but who happens to be the heeler OF
one of the Aldermen or Councilmen-and
who ever heard OF such q keeper who
wasn't heeler?
The Alderman or Councilman who
helped to elect the Commissioners will
plead for his heeler and the result will be
that the law cannot be honestly enforced.
Another result Will be that selfrespect-
ing citizens will not care to serve on the
City Council and be continually mixed up
In the license business.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
GETTING ATITHE FRAUDS.

The pension frauds are gradually COM
ing to light. A whole nest OF them has
Just been unearthed in the Office OF a
Virginia attorney, and 1t is believed that
Others will soon be discovered. Forged
affidavits appear to have been the means
used for doing Uncle Sam out OF his coin.
II the prosecutions are rigorous, much
good may result from these discoveries.
Before the present Administration retires
from Office millions will probably have
been saved by the sitting out OF the false
pensioners.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
Mr.. BROWNS VICTORY.

The decision OF the Supreme Court
which was handed down yesterday in the
South Kingstown case Is not only crafty
ing to every Democrat In the State as up
holding and sustaining them In the con-
tention they have been advocating, but is
also personal triumph for Mr.. Brown,
who 80 ably and in such an elightened
manner argued the case before the full
court,
1t was singular and unusual piece OF
legal tactics and maneuvering to get the
court after handing down a rescript deny
ing what was asked for In the petition to
turn about and grant It. The decision is
an interesting and learned discussion OF
the whole question and the argument and
reasoning Of the court are we'll sustained.
The conclusion reached Is sound land
viii hereafter be considered SO by other
courts beside our own.
The question comes now on the grant
ing'of the writ OF mandsmus and the
holding of an election. We trust that as
the writ will In due course be granted and
~ an election will surely be held, that the
Democrats OF South Kingstown will he as
successful In their fight as their represen.
tatives have been In court. We congratu-
late Mr.. Brown upon his unequalled sue
cess, his sound reasoning and lucid ex'
position Of the law, and that persistency
and ability that 90 80 far toward making
brilliant and successful practitioner.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13

nearly popping from their sockets win
gathering wrath, deep into the palms Of the
orange esplanade.
Which, as Roseray explained 10 Duran
con- watching the scene from a safe post OF
observation in neighboring thicket, was
merely the latest effect Of cucumber green
ana the dye of aniline From the French.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
kllled Ry an Exnloslon.

BosToS, May i3--An explosion Of cal
cium tank yesterday played havoc with
part Of the building at As Eliot street The
accident took place in the room on the rear
Of the second floor occupied by the United
States Calcium Light company. The only
person present was George Riley, agent
for the company, who was instantly killed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13

That latest railway wonder, New York
Central engine 900, has raised her record
another notch, attaining the speed Of
112 l-2 miles an hour. Father Time will
need TO renew his strength, II he Is to
make any show in the race those terribly
hustling days.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
Someryille Druggists Surprised.

SoMERvuLE, Mass, May lS.-Henry d.
Padelford, prominent druggist, was in
court yesterday charged with doing busi-
ness on Sunday. He was fined $40. AS
several other stores keep open on Sunday
and sell drugs, cigars, soda, etc, there II
much surprise over the arrest.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
Madman Creates a Panlc.

PORTLAND, Me. May IA crazy young
man with knife broke loose on Silver
street last night DIR. Cousens found him
In his doorway, when the madman sprung
upon him. The doctor ran and, securing
a club, faced his assailant and disarmed
him. The msdman escaped and, after re-
covering his knife, created a panic before
he was secured
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13

The Woonsocket Reporter says the su-
preme Courts decison in Il eSoutb Kings
town case will result in "another series OF
by-elections in Pawtucket, Westerly
South Kingstown, and other places. y
Isn't the Reporter a little "on" about
Pawtucket?
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
Railway Station Burglars at Work.

STANFORD Conn, May l3-Burglars en-
tered and ransacked the railroad station
at South Beach during the night The
station at Riverside was also entered dur
Ing the night. They got but little booty In
either place
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13

1t Is extremely doubtful IL "the party
OF Abraham Lincoln, U. 8. Grant and
James g. Blaine" would readily have
recognized itself at Louisville without
Mr.. Clarkson's Introduction.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
Alleged Hlehwaymen DISCHARGED.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 1a-Charles A.
Freeman, who was charged with an at
tempt at highway robbery, was discharged
yesterday. Freeman Is colored man. 1t
was alleged that about two months ago he
robbed man shortly after midnight on
Putnam avenue
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
MarbIehead VIII Visit MarbIehead.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, May l3-The new
cruiser Marblehead, after IL has been ac-
cepted by the government, will steam into
Marblehead harbor TO receive the flags
from the town. The citizens have made
all ArranRements for this event
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
Boy Badly Crushed.

LYNN, Mass, May l3.-Charles L. Gun
nison, 10 years old, was badly crushed be
tween two freight cars In the yard of tn q
Thomson Houston works. Gunnison waa
badly injured internally.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13

The Providence Telegram's cup OF Joy
cannot be Of elephsstine proportions. No
credit was given to 1t In the formal sc-
ceptance OF Baby Roger.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
Application for Seoond-Class Ii
censes.

OrFIcE OF THE LICENSES COMMISSIONERS, b
PAwTUCKET, X. l.. May 5. 1893. !
Applications for licepse TO sell pure, spirit
ous intoxicating and malt liquors have been
made by the following named persons:
SECOND CLASS. =
Owen keenan,, "a Water street. .-n .
william Goodwin, s43 Mineral Spring ave-
nue.. =
James Hunt, 224 Weeden street. s
Levi LAWSON, 34e Mi eral Spring avenue.
John Lyr ch, 7l3 n rth Main street.
George Moran. 657 North Main street.
Frank Ullrich, 696 North Main street. \
The Board OF license Commissioners win
be In session at their ONCE on Monday, May
92nd. at e:l5 o'clock p. m. at which time and
place all persons so desiring may % heard
on the matter of granting SAID applications.
CHARLES II. JENKS,
BERNARD KEENAN,, q
GEORGE NJ. REX. So. e
License Com mmiss ssioners.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
what Patrons sax

That the restaurant at the corner NJ Rread
street and Railroad avenue 10 the best place
In the city for good square meal for the
money. Houle Bros, proprietors.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-05-13
CITY OF PAWTUCKET.
APPLICATIONS FOR SECOND
CLASS LICENSES.

OrrfCE OF THE LiCEreE CoMnIseIonEks, %
PAwTUCKET. n. l., May 10. 1855.
Applications for license 10 Sell pure, spirit
Gus, Intoxicating and malt liquors nave been
made by the following named persensi
SECOND CLASS.
Martin Lanigan, Is broadway.
Michael Collins. 10 school street.
Thomas Cunningham, % Main street.
Richard Shuttleworth, 50 Hilton street
James Lennon. 40 Pleasant street
James O'Brien, $40 Division street.
The Board of License Commissioner VIII
be In session at their once on Friday.
May 2sth, at SIS O'Clock p. m, at which
time and place all persons 80 desiring may
be heard on the matter OF granting said ap-
plications. -
GEORdK m. REX.