The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-12
2 e IT s.
A Gentleman purchas-
ed a Friendly
Monkey.
a kentucky Woman who
claims to be bewitched.

There is a gentleman in this city, engag-
ed in business and enjoying the esteem
and confidence OF the community, says the
San Jose tCal.) Herald who has pencil
ant for animal pets. And he is. or has
been, constantly on the lookout tor some
thing out of the ordinary line; any enc
can get cat, or dog, or rabbit. or a
canary. They are too common, and from
association will pail on the taste, Several
months ago Mr., S. Is is the front letter of
his surnamel was transported into the
seventh heaven of delight by the purchase
of monkey; none of the little, common
place. Insignificant looking 'onery" mon
keys, but a large-sized, active and awfuIly
mischievous beast of the prehensile TAIL
Here was a pet las was a pet" and
visions of the good time he would have
after bis business hours were con-
ured up in his excited imagination.
The first thing on the programme was the
tanning of the monkey, but 5, thought
there would be no difficulty in that direc-
ton, So, after taking his prize home he
started to tame, and first made an effort
to catch him and chain him up. And
right here the insurrection was inaugural
ed. The monkey was as stubborn as
cross eyed mule, and as full OF pure Gus
sedness as O chronic drinker OF San Jose
whisky. After several Intellectual efforts
to induce the beast to come and be petted.
Mr.. s. made a frantic dive and tried to
catch him. The monkey turned quicker
than a fash and proceeded to interview
his tormentor. The result, and it pains
US exceedingly to say it, was that Mr.. s..
had to purchase a new suit OF clothes.
After the monkey had finished ] is work
8. was sorry sight 10 behold. He might
we'll say with the old pioneer: "When I
came to this State | hadn't rag to my
back; now | am ell rags" Similar scenes
followed and the monkey grew to be the
bane of Mr.. SIS existence. 4 few weeks
ago he was seen with his hand in sling
On being asked the cause, he said that
the dear monkey had bitten clear through
his hand. Then he tried to sell his pet,
but nobody appeared 10 want it for gift
About two weeks ago the monkey escaped
frem bis owners house. and, feeling full of
life and fun, concluded to have time
So he got into DR.. Bently's Office on the
Alameda by some means, and prepared to
have jamboree There was no one in the
room and the monkey, thinking probably
that the doctor had forgotten to properly
m Z his medicines. took down all Il o
bottles Ia tbs establishment and poured
from one ipto another. He put cathartie
pile into the vhiskey. ink into the pare
goric, and castor oil into the laudaEum.
and so sn. Not liking the smell Of some
OF the bottles he poured the contents on
:he floor. Papers were scattered in every
direction. the ashes taken from the CRATE
and thrown over the & 'or. aud Ned kicked
up generally When the doctor came he
found the monkey sitting at the desk with
bis spectaeles on looking over his accounts.
After paying for the damages Mr., 5 got
the monkey iuto bag aud went. off He
returned, but the monkey has never been
seen since. The deed had 30 Witnesses.