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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
CATS AND WILDCATS.
FerOciOus FeIines That Prev Unon
the More Useful Animals.

FerOciOus FeIines That Prey UDon
the More Useful Animals.
San Francisco Call
1t has taken about twenty years TO
produce the wild cats Of Goat Island
the degeneratiVe process commencing
soon after the lighthouse was estah-
nShed there in 1875. 1t seems that the
HFst keepers brought a number of cats
with them, but with unrestrained lib
erty the animals gradually forsook the
comforts OF civilization. Goat Island
is the home Of thousands Of birds ard
squirrels, and to this is possibly due
the temptation Of the cats to forsake
the keepers fireside. At first the cats
would absent themselves for days at
time, but the kittens were born at
home. In time, however, they got over
this, and lived altogether in the under
brush. After a few years the descend
ants of the first cats were so wild that
they were afraid Of human beings and
made their dens in the crevices of the
rocks.
From this time the cats became wilder
until now they are as ferocious as the
terrible creatures of the mountains
They have increased in size and chang
ed altogether in disposition. They are
always seen IN pairs, and appear to
mate, as all species of the cat tribe
do in the wild state. The cats live on
squirrels, quail and sparrows, as well
as such other small animals and birds
as they can catch. They are supplied
with water from a dozen springs In
different parts of the island.
In addition to other changes the wild
cats have become hostile to such tame
cats as are brought to the island from
time to time. They will attack them
on sight and never stop until they have
killed their victims
The chief destruction wrought by the
wild cats is on the quail that inhabit
the island. The "artful drummers''
used to be there in abundance but are
now pretty well thinned out The cats
are constantly on the alert and not only
kill every quail they can catch, but
often destroy whole nests full of young.
To prevent this the lightkeepers are al
ways on the lookout for wild cats and
shoot every one that comes anywhere
near the house. AS a consequence the
cats keep some distance away and the
quail seem to know they are safe in that
locality, for there are more nests there
than in any other part Of the island.
Many plans have been tried within
the last few years to rid the island of
the hungry carnivorous pests, but the
more they are prosecuted with shotgun,
trap and poison the more rapidly they
seem to multiply.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
A NIGHT IN THE BLIZZARD.
Narrow Escape Experienced by a
Chicago Traveller.

Mental is in some cases a great
er stlmulant than physical exertion. 1t
may seem strange to entertain the
thought, the agony of death may in it.
self be the means by which a life NAV
be saved.
and goes to further show the power Of
mind over matter.
H. B. Harding, of Chicago, and who
last week was a guest at the ST.
James, recently had an experience that
cOnclusively proves to his own salts
faction that if it had not been for the
mental agitation he underwent at a
certain occasion, he would now be
mOurned and numbered among the
dead. ~
The occasion was the recent blizzard
that made itself felt throughout the
width and breath of the land, at
which time Mr.. Harding was at Crary,
n. D. Mr.. Harding had started dur
ing the day for Tracy, a small town,
q few miles from Crazy, and was max
ing the trip with horses. The team was
one that had Travelled the road many
a time, but as a safeguard Mr.. Hard
ing had also hired a man to ac-
company him. AT the time the start
was made the weather was clear with
no indications Of what an atmospheric
demonstration was imminent The trip
continued for several miles without any
particular incident marring the trip.
Towards evening, however. it COM
menced to snow, and the day grew
prematurely dark. The snow was soon
followed by a strong wind that blew
the dusty snCw-fiakes about man and
horse in a disagreeable manner The
read, which lay across an open prairie,
was soon indiscernible, and by night
fall it was a case of being lost on the
wild prairie, with a roaring blizzard
surging about like an angry sea. AS
the moments wore away the horses
showed signs of WEAKNESS. The hired
man suggested that they be given
whisky, which was done, whereupon
the horses sprang forward with re-
neWed vigor. BY this time it was
clearly evident to Mr.. Harding that
they were in reality lost Now he is
certain that they had been tramping
about in a circle on Devils lake. The
horses again commenced to show signs
OF weakening, and the chilly blast be-
gan to exert it's somnific influence upon
the men.
In fact 1t did not take long before his
companion was completely subdued by
the cold and was sleeping. It seemed
only a question Of time when he also
would succumb to the weary feel
ing that was overcoming him. He
thought Of his wife and children. and
terrible agony thrilled him, that IN
itself had q warming influence. He
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01

fought off the feeling and urged the
horses on. He tried to arouse his COM
panion, but it was of no avail. He was
fast asleep, and the cold hand of death
was surely and slowly being laid upon
him. While Mr.. Harding was under
going the awfullest torments, his COM
panfon, to whom probably nothing on
this earth but his own life was dear,
was slumbering away precious mo-
ments that might be his last
The horses were now completely
tagged out, and wading through sew
eral feet of snow. They were repeat
edly given whisky, which at each time
had a beneficial result While Mr..
Harding was about to give up all
hope and throw himself into the en-
brace of the influence that was beset-
ting him the horses stopped short and
refused to go any further.
Mr.. Harding stepped out of the sleigh
and upon walking forward discovered
the cause, for this was a barbed wire
fence. New hopes now arose. The
fence in itself was a sign that some
habitation must be near He drew
the robes from the sleigh, and care
fully covered up the horses to as much
as possible protect them from the cold
Then he grabbed the wire of the fence
and by sheer strength pulled himself
through the snow, which was several
ISSt QeSp he continually called Tor
help, to if possible attract attention
from such as might be in the neighbor-
hood. All of a sudden his cries were
answered by a streak of light that
Cleaned through the darkness. He
called again and he was answered
Slowly he made his way to the light,
which was held by a man in an open
CCor The story was quickly told,
Whereupon preparations were made to
rescue the man and horses, which could
not be over 800 feet away. The way
back was now made. AS a safeguard
rope was tied to the pump, which,
was near the door, and this led down
to the fence, to insure safe way back
9he outfit was found and the horses
and the unconscious man brought TO
shelter. Of course there was nothing
else to do but stop at the house dur
Ing the night. By next morning the
storm had abated, whereupon the Jour-
ney was successfully resumed. Upon
arriving at Tracy, he was told that
kilograms had been going between
the two towns all night, and that pre-
parations were just about to be made
fof rescuing party.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
HER RIDING DAYS OVER.
Mate Christopher Welded in Chi


Something Of a surprise was received in
local bicycle circles last week in the an
r0uhcement OF the marriage Of Miss Mate
60 Miss christopher left Minneapolis to
take part in the bicycle races at Indianapolis
ana last Thursday met Mr. Vaudeville at the
Clinton house, Chicago, where they were mar
Tled. Mr.. and Mrs. Vaudeville are keeping
mouse at 394 Washington boulevard Chicago,
ana VIII be at home to friends after Feb IT,
Both parties are well known in Minneapolis
MI: Mandevil!e was born at Austin, this
state, where his parents now reside. He is a.
nephew of Maj. j. B. Pond of lecture bureau
fame, and a cousin of Lieut. James w
Dawson. who accompanied Lieut.. Peary in a
search for the north pole, and who is now
sending out thrilling reports of the horrible
cruel1es of the Spanish in the Philippine
is Mr. Vaudeville was employed with
months ago, when he accepted a position with
Manoel Bros, the Chicago dry goods firm
MISS christopher has appeared in many warm
and other places
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
VETERAN DEAD.
Gen. A. j. Smith Passes Away at ST.
Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, JAN 30.-Gen. A.
j. Smith, a veteran of the war, who
was stricken with paralysis last Tues
day, died at his home in this city this
afternoon, aged eighty-two years. He
was born in Pennsylvania, his grand
father having been a general in the war
OF 1872. President Andrew Jackson
sent him to West Point, from which he
graduated in 1888. He soon rose to a
first ieutenancy and fought through
the Mexican war. In 1861 he was APP
pointed major of cavalry.
During the civil war he was several
times complimented for valor and at
the battle of Nashville won the title of
brevet major general. In 1866 he was
appointed colonel of the famous United
States Seventh cavalry. He was APP
20 ned po2tn aster Of this city by Presi-
dent Grant in 1872, and served until
1877, when he was elected city auditor.
He served as city auditor for twelve
years, resigning shortly after congress
placed him on the list Of retired army
officers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
A Romney Sold for 5000.

picture by George Romney, containing
two female portraits, has just been sold in
London for $53,655. The picture which be-
longed to the late Viscount Cifden, is "a
inches by So, and represents Caroline Wis
countess Clifden, and her sister, Lady Eliza
beth Spencer, in the characters of music and
painting. 1t was ord red ty George the fourth
to Lady Clifden's husband. The painting has
never been out of the possession of the family
and is in perfect preservation. 1t was ex-
hibited at the Royal Academy four years ago.
The price is the third highest ever paid for a
painting sold at auction in England. Sir
Joshua Reynolds Lady Betty Define bring
ing $50, 210 in 1894, and Lord Dudley's Raphael,
THE Crucifxion," $54, 1855 four years ago. Mr..
Wertheimer, the dealer who bought the Rom
ney, was also the purchaser of the Reynolds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
The Distribution of wealtb.

Prof. Charles Zeublin of the University of
Chicago, appeared before another large au-
clence at the Plymouth Congregational
church yesterday afternoon The audience
was an interesting and appreciatve one,
thought as brought forth through the ad-
dress on The Distribution of Wealth" Prof.
Zeublins talk was that was replete with
valuable thought pertaining to political econ
omy, and showed probably more than any
OF his previous lectures, the amount Of study
given to this all-important topic.
At the close of the lecture, many questions
bearing upon the subject were asked
which were all answered in a satisfactory
manner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
FAMOUS OLD FRIGATE.
Movement for the Preservation of
"OId IrOnsides."

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 30.-Oft1cers
and members Of the Historical Society
of Boston feel considerably elated that
the Chicago Historical society has so
promptly decided to lend assistance in
the project of preserving the famous
frigate Constitution, popularity known
as "Old Ironsides''
1t was only two weeks age that the
aid OF the Chicago organization was
solicited, but the Western members
have been exceedingly prompt in bring
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
WILL GET THE INTEREST.
Judge SanhOrn Makes a Decision In
Oregon Short Line Case.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 31.-The trustees of
the first mortgage bondholders of til :
Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern
division Of the Union Pacific railway
system have presented their application
10 Judge Sanbcrn, sitting in chambers.
asking the court to direct the receivers
to pay semi-annual interest at per
cent on $1,000 bonds, which will be
due Feb. l.
Judge Kelly, of Omaha, appeared for
the receivers, and with the consent of
all the trustees Of the mortgage resting
upon the properties of the company and
OF the committee who purchased the
property at recent sale, the courc
authorized the payment of said inter-
est out Of moneys in the receivers
hands, derived from the operation of
the companies properties. The amount
OF interest thus provided for aggre-
gate $455, $50
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
New York Tribune.

New YORK Tribune.
II shall always be glad says a gossiper
in an English paper, that l was present
when our future King won the derby. The
touch of nature which makes the whole
world kin drew Prince and people very close
that day. Everybody knew that the royalists
are not, as a rule, above all things human.
But the Prince is as human any man liv-
ing. And at the derby the tremendous out
burst Of affectionate loyalty, the long uproar-
ious yell of delight which greeted his horse
winner, touched him SO that his face grew
white and he trembled visibly from head to
foot. The Prince was indeed, unable to lead
his horse, and one likes him, If possible
almost better than ever before when one real
ICES how deeply he was stirred by
the popular ovation accorded to him. And
the Duke Of York, too, could scarcely disguise
his agitation" c. ~-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01

The officers of the Fifth precinct found
horse and cutter standing in snow bank at
Twerty-siXth street and Humboldt avenue
Saturday morning. The horse had evidently
been in the snow bank all night previous.
A broken harness gave evidence of a runaway.
The rig was taken to the Fifth precinct sta
ton, but up to last evening the owner had
not called for his property. The horse is a
fine brown mare.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
Only a slight Relapse.

A case of black diphtheria at 1920 Washing
ton avenue was reported to the health office
yesterday. DR.. Hanscom was sent out to in
vestigate, and could find no trace of diph-
liberia about the alleged victim, Joseph H0ls-
from, although he was suffering from some
lung trouble. He was taken to the city hos
pital Holstrom was discharged from that
institution about three weeks ago. where he
had been confined about month with a bad
case of diDhtheria
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
Want Strict Enforcement

At a meeting of the South Minneapolis To-
tai Abstinence society, held yesterday after
noon at Norwegian Y. VI. c. A. hall, reso-
buttons were adopted urging the city officials
to strictly enforce the city laws as pertaining
to the saloons. An address was also deliver
ed by E. E. Lobeck, who has been lecturing
through the state on the temperance question.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
Has Awful Crimes to Answer For.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Jan. s1.-John R. Breeze,
deputy sheriff Of Neetchester county, New
York, left on noon train for home, having
In custody Arthur Palmer, charged with the
near Larchmont. N. Y He went without
requisttion. Palmer was arrested Here
last week. He had been stopping for two
weeks under nm alias at the Planters hotel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
Mrs. Beecher Grows Weaker.

STANFORD, Conn. Jan. S1.-There has
been no material change today in the con-
dition of Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, who is
dangerously i'll at the residence of her SON.
in-law Rev. Samuel Scoville. 1t is appar-
ent that she is gradually growing weaker,
though her friends dc not apprehend imme-
diate fatal results.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
Some Foundation for 1t.

Indianapolis Journal.
''Is that report true about Wheeler join
ing the Prohibitionists?
"No. I think 1t started from his attempt
last week to smash a brewery wagon with
his bicycle"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
She Was Doubtful.

Up-to-Date.
Grace-"Yes, 1 am Obliged to have my
shoes made to order. My right foot is larger
than my left"
Mamie-"Is 1t possible!"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
The Best Method.

Lie.
Never write lead pencil comments in a
borrowed book. The owner may rub them
cut Use ink.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
How often do you cut your grasS?''
Every time my neighbor has his lawn
mower sharpened."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
What is
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and Children 1t Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1T is a substitute
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups,
1t Is Pleasant Its guarantee thirty years. by
Millions of CastOra is SJIdrens
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-01
Castoria.

~Castoria isso we'll adapted to children that
1recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" H. a. ARCHER, M. D.,
III So, Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The sun., 1897-12-09
TYLER WAS A CUR.
Beastly Assault Upon a Small Boy
Whom He Decoycd to His Rooms.
opened.

Edward Tyler a young man employed
at Garlners restaurant, was arraigned
before the Municipal Court last night on
the charge OF assault and battery.
Back Of this charge was much more
serious one. The victim OF the assault
was 14-ycar-o!d boy named Koltz. Ac-
cording to tie evidence, Tyler, on Nov.
23rd, decoyed this boy to his rooms, on
West street, anl after showing the
boy several indecent pictures assaulted
him.
The boys resistance was all that saved
Tyler from answering much more ser
ious charge
As it was, the only evidence in the
case was that OF the victim, and the only
proof submitted was that OF assault.
He was fined S25.
The sun., 1897-12-09
THESE WOMEN QUARRELED.
DisgracefMl Fight Over Il Piece of
tIincc Pie.

It started over mince pie and ended in
fight.
Carrie Maxwell keeps house at No.
4lS Tatnall street. Daniel WorraIl and
his common law wife, Alice, lived with
her until last night, when they scparat-
ed. Alice has been doing the work OF
the household and paying 81 per week
board. This sort of thing did not snit
her and last night she informed her
landlady that she intended to leave.
Seeing Il piece Of mince pie on the
table she picked it up, took Il bite cut OF
it and threw the rest into the fire, re-
marking that it was 4 good sample Of the
fare in that house, but it was not fit for Il
dog to eat
At this stage Of the game, Worrail
came in with advice to the landlady to
"do her"
The Maxwell woman followed this ad-
vice by knocking the Worral woman
down. The victim arose, and going to
her room, packed her clothes intending
to leave ut once. When she came down
the Maxwell woman was waiting for her
and as she opened the front door, struck
her Il staggering blow, knocking her into
the street.
Following her to the pavement the
Maxwell woman knocked her down
and jumping on her pummclIed her
face, at the same time using language OF
the most lural character.
A large crowd collected and for q
while there was hot time in that Vi
cinity. Finally the victim was per-
mittcd to rise and her assalant went in
to the house and locked the door, Short
ly after she threw the bundles of cloth
ing out of the window. THE house is
one of notorously bad character and
has been the subject OF several COM
plants. The Worrall woman stayed
with Il neighbor last night.
The sun., 1897-12-09
WILLMAN RECEIVES A CLAIM.
A Verdict Giving Him $50 Broug hit
in by the Jury.---The Bicycle Case
OF Mcconnell and Robinson
Now on Trial,

Tho case OF John SPAIN, d. b. a., vs..
Anton Willman,p. b. r., went to the jury
yesterday afternoon. Anton Whitman.
represented by Peter l.. Cooper, Jr., re-
ceived a verdict of $50. His claim origi-
naIly was for $94. William F. Kurtz,
attorney for SPAIN. made motion for
new trial.
The bicycle case of John D. Connally,
d. b. a., VS.. Mcconnell and Robinson, p.
b. r., was next called. 1t is a case hand
ed down from Justice of Peace William
Prichard. j. Frank Ball, attorney for
Connally, and John B. Gray, represent
ing the Wilmington Bicycle Company,
Mcconnell & Robinson. The case in
wolves a claim for $55, for lady's bicy-
Gle, cyclometer, tools and lamp. Jer-
miah H. Evans acted as a temporary
agent for Mcconnell & Robinson, and
sold a bicycle to John d. Connally.
Evans never made any settlement with
the firm, but Connaly received receipt
stating that he made settlement in full.
Connally testified that! Evans owed him
$52.15, which was for money loaned and
drinks received at his saloon. He said
he paid over the balance, So. s., to Evans.
The case was continued until this morn
ing.
The case OF D. NJ. Osborne & Co. vs.
William A. Scott, which was to have
been called on Friday, is now discontin-
ued, us settlement has been made.
A rule for security for costs was made
in the case of Ellen X. Lewis VS.. the
Wilmington City Railway Co., she being
non resident.
The court handed down DEGREES grant
ing divorces in the cases OF Edwin G.
Mead vs. Lydia L. Mead. and Lizzie
Dinecn VS.. Dennis Dincen.
The case OF W. o. Shalcross VS.. the
Philadelphia, Wilmington 4 Baltimore
Railroad Go. was postponed until De-
cember 10Th.
petition was presented to the court
by Arley b. Magec, Of Dover asking for
the opening Of Il Judgment against the
Adams Express Co., in Kent county.
The judgment amounts to $24O, and Hi
ram NJ. Thomas is the plaintiff in the
case. Judge Spruance stated that the
New Castle County Superior Court had
no jurisdiction over it, because the action
had been taken in Kent county. He held
that it would put tie New Castle County
Court i'll the position OF taking appellate
jurisdiction over a Kent county case and
was without precedent. The majority of
the court decided to grant Il rule to show
cause why the judgment should not be
opened
The sun., 1897-12-09
A. \. 7|NGES DYING.
A Neglected Cold Develops into
Pneumonia.
ALL HOPE IL ABANDONED.
One OF the Most POI u!ar Supervis-
Ors in the EmplOye Ofthe Penn.
sylvania Railroad Company.

A. II. Tinges the popular supervisor
of the p W. & B. II. r., is dying at
his home No. 14Ol BrOome street. Six
weeks ago Mr.. Tinges contracted cold,
which for a day or so seemed trifling but
it was not trihing 1t was deep-scated
and rapidly developed Il serious aspect.
It became so serious that Mr. Tinges was
obliged to give up and go to bed. DR..
Stubbs was called in.
With celeirty that aroused gaze ap
prehension in his family, Mr.. Tlnges
developed symptoms Of pneumonia.
Three or four days ago Mr. Tinges
lowered, between life and death. His
family lost all hope Of his recovery, but
suddenly he rallied and apparent signs
of slow but sure recovery were manifest.
The family was slihgtly comforted.
This little comfort, however, did not
last long. Last night Mr.. Tinges had
another relapse with all the symptoms of
acute pneumonia, and at midnight was
reported to be sinking rapidly. His
brother II. Murray Tinges, OF Baltimore,
was sent for at midnight and will arrive
this morning
1t was reported at two o'clock that Mr..
Tinges could not live till daylight. Both
his lungs have been almost destroyed by
the disease.