The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-12

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
susauehanha. Jan. 11.-Delaware
and Hudson Engineer Gardner has a
big tiger cat named Bob, which is his
constant companion on his engine.
Winter finds the cat snugged ur on
the cushion of the cab, and the run
ming board is his airing quarters. The
engineer and fireman and the train
men never forget to bring lunches for
Bob, who is a prime favorite all along
the division
For week big American eagle
has been seen in trees near a bend in
the road near State Line. and the
trainmen have tried flying shots at him
without bringing him down. When
Bob has been taking his airing on the
running board, the big bird has eyed
him narrowly and greeted him with
loud screams and fierce tapping of
his big wings As the train was
dashing aruond the curve on Wednes-
day morning. Rob was on the foot
board, evidently enjoying the breeze
and the scenery.
Quick as a fash. the eagle dashed
downward from big hemlock tree
and seized the cat. when a terrific
combat ensued. The eagle used his
hcak and talons and twice attempted
to rise with the cat. Bob retreated to
the pilot and put up gallant defense,
with teeth and nails, and for three
minutes honors were even, but the
heavier bird got n neck hold on the
cat and in moment more would
have been in the air with him, but for
the opportune arrival of the fireman,
woh ran forward, armed with an iron
bar, and attacked the eagle. which
dropped the cat and prepared to de-
fend himself against the man.
His second battle was brief, for two
blows Of the iron bar placed him hors
de combat. While the fireman drag
ged the dead eagle to the cab, Bob
followed licking his wounds and
purring in triumph. The eagle meas
ured six feet from tip to tip of wings.
It is in the hands OF a Scranton tax
idermist.
CHIEFLY OTHERWISE.
And that New Year resolution, is it
binding yet?
The new century may be said to
be looking already like twenty cents.
Don't let fortune get you down,
Whistle when you want to howl
Smile when twinges prompt n
\ scowl-
Straighten up"
The Argos Reflector thus tells where
omer alighted: Homer Gurthet had
ankle badly sprained by falling
the top of a corn crib. Had It
Peen for pig which he fell upon
tOh
he Prohibition shouter Is a person
so0ho cheers but not inebriates.
THE NEWS RECORD.
Great Bends chamois skin factory
will soon be in operation.
There are gruesome rumors that the
recent Republican county committee
was packed" 40 what base uses
are we coming to at last"'
The day is fast coming when hon
est politicians will he scarcer than
red-headed Indians.
vicinity pastor on Christmas re-
ceived sixteen pairs of slippers. most
ly msfits. And yet some people as
Nert that gospel preaching is not prop
frly supported!
New Milford Creamery association
will apply for a charter of incorpora-
tioi,.
Not to be behind the times, Susque-
hanna county has a large number of
grip cases.
1t Is probable that several Of Sus-
quehanna's streets will be severed
next season.
SOME HASH.
Write out what deeds you mean to do
In nineteen hundred one;
Then read them when the year is through
Twill bring you lots Of fun.
Anon.
Those who deem marriage a failure,
as class believe virtue is dead.
Lightning and mine mule seldom
strike twice in the same place.
The woman who gets but one let
ter a year, always reads it on ,he
streets.
The most curious thing about a false
hand Is that 1t can get over so much
territory by simply lying around.
The consistent preacher will not
preach steadily for an hour upon the
iniquity OF lying. and then bandly
ask one of the leading members OF
his congregation how he liked the SER
mon.
MY wife always comes to me with
her troubles" said Susquehanna
man.
"Quite right" replied the minister
"A wife should always look to her
husband for sympathy. And do you
console herr" why" replied the
brute, IL laugh at herr"
NOVEL PlCKEREL FISHING.
Two Susquehanna fishermen Were
on the river at Lanesboro on Thurs
day, when they saw a mink come Out
from hole in the ice on the opposite
side of the stream, just below them
1t had big pickerel in its mouth
When it drew itself out on the shore
the fishermen began shooting at it
This frightened the mink and II
dropped the pickerel and disappeared
The men secured the fish. 1t was
still alive and uninjured by the mink's
teeth. 1t was twenty inches long ant
weighed four pounds
PARAGRAPHIC PICKINGS.
The Erie is getting it's locomotives
and cars ready for the expected bis
traffic during the Pan-American ex
position.
Keystone Hook and Ladder com
pany's new chemical fire engine will
not go TO Scranton, after all. Tn,
borough has purchased the old Tran
script building, Euclid avenue, for
fire hall. 1t il WELL
Progressive pedro and whist partie