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DAKOTA.

Wilcox &w;Ir;oms ya,kton & Il
&c johnson, BrookingS
John f Paulson Il Co, HillspoU
A c kasberg, Valley City
John j Hanson, Buxton
t Thomas PanIson Ryarldn { 70 Nayyils
rIarlilofe knudson Il Chase, Grafton
'"paeh + Larson, Sioux Falls
ILLINOIS ii
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Aenrung l. Ross, Plano
Decorah-posten., 1884-01-16

Martin Gardner
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
knights Of Honor.

The Grand Lodge Knights OF Honor OF
Virginia will assemble in seventh annual
session in the city OF Petersburg Tuesday
evening next, March 4th.
There are sixty lodges in Virginia. with
a membership of about 1900, and it is eX-
pected that every lodge will be represented
at the Petersburg session. During the last
ten years this order has distributed over
SIC, 900, 900 for the benefit OF widows and
orphans Of deceased members.
There are ten lodges in this city, which
will be represented in the Grand Lodge by
the following gentlemen No. 2l9, 5.
s. Carter; No. 265, George A. Noting /;
No. 394. n. X. White; No. AL, j..
II. Pettis; No. 80, w. f. Richard
son; No. 56S, II. G. Miller; No. 73j, IL.
l.. Rees; No. 1910, George w. Donly;
No. 2O96, S. ii. Bowman; No. 2l9l. James
Gibbons.
Special arrangements have been made
with the Richmond and Petersburg Rail-
road Company whereby delegates and
Others who attend the session OF the Grand
Lodge can secure reduced-rate round-trip
f,cEafa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
Manchester ANA CnesserneIa.

a bill was presented In the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Warwick 10 incorporate the
Petersburg and Chesterfield Railroad Com
paDy. 1t provides for the construction Of
railroad from Petersburg through Mato-
aca to Exter's Minis. Tne people along
this line are very anxious for railroad.
The clerk Of the Husting's Court Is now
copying the record In the case OF zones
against The Old Dominion Cotton Mills, TO
be sent to the Supreme Court, where the
case goes on an appeal.
The city churches were well attended
last night.
Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the
weather last night the attendance at the
Love-Feast at the Ninth-Street Methodist
church was very large the Sunday school
room was crowded 10 overfowing.
The river Is very little above usual wfn-
ter tide.
Some families in this city are greatly
troubled because Of the excess OF water in
their baek-yards-tb production OF the
late rains. In some instances the entire
back-yards are impossible, aud the fuel IL
floating about on the water.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
THOUSANDS FASTENED TO THEIR
GRAVES,

Relying on testimonials written In vivid. glow
ing language Of some miraculous cures made by
scme largely -puifed-up doctor or patent medicine
has FASTENED thousands 10 their graves, believing
IN their almost insane faith that the same miracle
viii he performed on them, and that these ,ost,.
moniS.s make The cures, while the so-callcd medl-
cine is all the time Fastening them to their graves
We have avoided publishing testimonials, as they
DO not make the cures, although we have
THOUSANDS uroS THOUSANDS
Of them, OF the mos. wonderful cures, voluntarily
sent US. II is our medicine, Hop B.t,ers, that
makes the cures. 10 has never failed, aud never
can. We win give reference to any one for any
disease similar TO their own, if desired or win re-
Ter to any neighbor, there Is not neighborhood
IN the known world but can show It's cures by Hop
Bit,ers-
LOSING JOKE.
prominent, physician Of Pittsburgh said to
lady patient who was complaining Of her con-
unued IN health. and Of his inability to cure her,
tokiugly said: " Try Hop Bitters," The ladytoo
Il In earnest and used the Bit,ers from which she
obtained permanent health. she now laughs at
Che doctor for his joke bu, be is no; well pleased
with Il. as II cost him good patient.
FEEs or DOCTORS.
The fee Of doctors is an item that very many per-
sons are interested In We believe the schedule for
visits Is IS, which would tax man conined 10 his
bed for year, and In need of a daily visit, over
$1,000 year for medical attendance alone: And
one single bottle Hop Biiters taken in iRe would
save the 81 900 and all the years sickness.
LApY's WISH.
.Oh. how do wish my skin was as clear and soft
as yours said a lady 10 her friend. "You can
,aslymake 1t so,r answered the friend allow P"
ipquirci the FIRST lady. by using Hop Bitters,
that makes pure, rich blood, and blooming health,
udid Il for me, as you observe"
GIVEN Up EY THE DOCTORS.
"Is il possible that Mr.. Godfrey IS up and at
xerk. and cured by so simple remedy?"
"Iassure you Is true that he is entirely cured,
and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and only Ten
tisvs ago his doctors gave him mp, and said he must
die from Kidney and lver-troubiel'
ia 3I-Thtw)Sa&Tulm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
Briefs and Personals.

A bill pending IN the House permits the
| Circuit and Chancery Courts OF Richmond
to make allowances 10 the Sheriff Of the
city, the whole not to exceed $1,000 per
annum.
II also authorizes the Judge Of the Cir
cult Court to fill q vacancy in the office OF
| Sheriff by appointment, which shall con-
! tinue in force until "the next general cleo
ton"
The tiremen OF the city have taken the
initiatory steps 10 organize relief assocla-
| ton for the relief of their families in case
OF death--in which enterprise they will
have the public support ald encourage
ment.
Or. Francis s. Nash, United States navy,
aud attached to the Greely relief eXpedi-
tiOn, is in the city on visit TO his uncle,
Major Benjamin III. Nash. He leaves for
New York on the 5th Of March, to join his
vessel which sails from New York on May
the 1st.
The political disabilities OF Jordan Gre
CORY, OF Charlotte county, were removed
by the Governor yesterday.
Father Tiernan has been appointed as
sstant at st. Patrlck's church. Father
Habets is relieved from duty on account of
i'll health.
Hon. Benjamin Z. Jewell, OF Boston,
Mass, Will speak TO the Sons OF Tempe
rance Friday evening at O'Clock at the
Second Baptist church (cOlOred), Second
and Byrd streets.
Senate bill to incorporate the Brookneal
and AppOmatt0X Railroad Company was
defeated in the Senate day before yester-
day through the efforts Of Mr.. Gaines.
The sales OF bogus butter 90 on in this
city in uninterrupted security, and thou
sands OF people are eating beet-fat or lard
under the impression that it is country
butter"
The members OF the Legislature, general
ly, recognize the fact that the people are
averse 10 seeing them or any others who
are prominent in politics on the Asylum
Boards. The demand is for boards OF
business and professional men.
The bill abOlishing the office of General
Agent and stOrekeeper Of the Penitentiary
is q law.
Colonel John Il. Minor, OF the University
OF Virginia; Or. Samuel II. Motfe.t, OF
Rockingham, and Colonel John T.. Penn, OF
Roanoke, were in the city yesterday.
The result OF the voting contests for the
various prizes at the Pythian Fair at the
Armory was as follows: Physicians prize
(buggy-robe). DIR. Garnet; minister's
gown, Rev. DIR. Hatcher; lawyers prize
office desk), Beverly 4. Crump; police
prize (gold-beaded canel Captain j. IL.
Parater; military prize, Company ID"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE OF
l. THE NURSERY.
A BENEFACTREss.

The following Is an extract from a letter written
to the German Reformed Messenger, at Cham
bersburg, Penn:
A BENEFACTRESs.
just open the door for her, and Mrs. wInsIow
will prove the American Florence Nightingale Of
the Nursery or this We are 80 sure that We win
teach our "Susy" 20 say, "A blessing on Mrs.
Winslown ~ for helping her 10 survive and escape
the gripping, colickinR, and tcethlng siege. MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP relieves the
child from pain, and cures dy ysentery and diar-
rhGa. II sofiens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
cures wind-coc, and carries the infant safely
throngh the tectling period. 1t performs precisely
wha. II professcs 10 perform, every part Of it-no-
thing less. We have never seen hrs. Ninslow-
know her only through the preparation Of her
"S0othing Syrup for Children Tcething." II we
had the power we would make her, ~ she Is, a
physical savior to the infant race. Sold by all
druggists. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
f. 2G eOdlw
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
CATHARTIC, ALTERNATIVE.


80 oenyiable name has this famous Mineral Wa
Ter that the managers OF inferior mineral springs,
desrous Of initiating tue natural purity of the bot
tied water Of Congress Spring, inject pow erful
acid in their bottled water to preserve the crude
ingredients in solution, being so heavily laden with
LINE AND IRON DEPOSIT.
With such contrivances bogus testimonials aud
doeOred analysis cards they seek 10 rival the pure
medicinal waters of Congress Spring.
The regular season visitors to Saratoga fully un-
derstand these crude. harsh wateTs-many of them
after painful experiences. III proof Of this fact
Te can produce a great many responsible names.
But the Saratoga vlsi 'ors without experience, and
navy who use the bottled waters (Often labelled as
curatives for disorders which they positively ag-
grayatel, should remember that crude, harsh min
tral waters produce headache, sense Of burning
and internal irritation, and do irreparable injury
10 the digestive organs and kidneys.
CONGRESS WATER-PURE, NATURAL AND
RELIABLE.
NONE GENUINE SOLD ON DRAUGHT.
For sale bv druggists, grocers, wine merchants,
and hotels. ia IT Th,Su&Tu3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
Mozart To-y,rn..

/. Overture, Twilight Hours, )" uBoet-
tiger,) Amateur Orchestrq. 2. Soprano
Solo. t" Casta Diva" Norma, (Bellini,) Miss
Bert;e Crawford, OF Washington. ID. C.
3. Flute Solo, fla fayorite dc vienne."
(Terschak,) Mr. Henry l.. Farmer. 4. o,
" Andante," lCiarens,) b, "Roll-Call
March," Puerner,) Amateur Orchestra.
5. soprano Solo, Waltz, (Venzano,) Miss
Berthe Crawford. G. violoncello Solo,
Spring song tMendelssohn,) Mr.. q. w.
Thilow. Z. venitienne yalse.r (Wald.
teufcl,) Amateur Orchestra.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
RolicN laurI.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
John Pryor, drunk. Fined 81.
Ben Twynham, small colored boy, was
found guilty Of stealing twenty-five cents
from Sherman Crawford. lie was turned
over to his father TO be whipped.
Sylvia Smith (colored) was Jailed for
fifteen days for stealing corset and sun
dry orheI articles from Julius Meyer &
Son.
Emma Brown (colored), charged with
stealing a lot OF furniture from Lucy Tur-
ner. Discharged.
Obey Randolph (coloredl, charged with
stealing S120 from w. A. Moses. The case
was continued I'LL to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
Extraordinary Inducements.

To make room for our new spring stock
we have made still further reduction on
the balance OF our winter oyercoats and
suits, and for one ,oeek only we will give
the greatest cash bargains that have been
offered for many day. Our spring stock
will soon arrive, and we must make room
for 1t. 1t would be foolish TO attempt to
mention prices. Come, inspect the goods,
learn the prices. and convince yourself that
every dollar left with as IL returned two
fold in good and reliable clothing. The
Clothing Palace, 1901 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
The Lec-Monumsnt Funds.

1t looks very much like the building OF
the Lee monument Is TO be indefinitely
postponed.
There are three assOciations-the State
with S2G, 900, the Ladies' with S20,OOO, the
Musical with $1,000. No success can be
hoped for until these are united In one.
Legislation will be necessary, but no step
therefor has been taken, and the session Is
now nearly at end. II not procured now
it cannot be for two years.
II these associations are in earnest tney
will at once procure authority to CONSOLE
date.
They should move in the matter.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
snor,0ar RIchmond.

DIR. w. NJ. Withers, who was appointed
by judge Atkins Sheriff OF this city, ap-
niied TO Judge Wexford yesterday morning
TO qualify as Sheriff, when the Judge re.
jected his application on the ground tnat
the late John w. Wright qualified 10 ms
court, and his deputies would continue 10
discharge the duties OF the office Tor Tue re-
mainder Of wrght's term, unless sooner
rom yed for calIsp.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
airis, Normal schooI.

A senator in the debate day oeiore yes
terday made statement concerning lne
amount the Peabody Fund would con-
tribute 10 this school; but il now appears
that the managers OF the fund are not
uledged 10 any sum. When the b,i Is
law they will consider how much tney eau
and should tcIp The school.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
DIR. McHIullcn.

the magnetic physician, Is still meeting
with great success i'm the treatment OF
chronic diseases. He remains at the st.
James Hotel for about six weeks. None
suffering from no matter what disease
should fail to call on him and receive the
benefit OF his long experience in this line.
Consultation free from A. NJ. to 6 L. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
no MEsSRs. j. II. CLAIBORNE.
Il GEORGE ". WARREN, JOSEPH ~.

BLAIR, W. u. QJAHIfS, MD OIhkhs.
Gntlemcn.-tD response 10 yoni call or Goth
February 1854. respectfully announce myself
u candidate Tor the position Of SHERIFF or
THE CITY OF RICHMOND. subject To Dcmo-
cratic primary election. shonld Il bs the plea
sure of my fcllOw-ctizens 10 elect me 10 the Of
dee, promise them In return c0uSeieRtleas
and faithful discharge OF its dDlles. Feeling
deeply grateful for the confidence Last you have
expressed In me,
am. very respectfully.
e2S CHARLES ". copbf>.
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Gentlemen.

do not let be forced on you an inferior
Cigar because it happens to I've In box
that once held the Sealskin Cigar. IRE
sponsible parties are practicing just such
fraud.
OWENS x MINOR. Agents. Richmond. Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
Supreme Court Of Appeals.

Haskins against the Agricultural Fire
Insurance Company. Argued by X. B.
Davis, ESQ.,, for appellant and Colonel
John b. Young for appellee, and sub
| mitfpd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
Stammering Cured.

DR.. n. A. Moses & Son have removed
their office for the cure OF stammering. i'm
pediments of speech, hsping, and loss of
speech to No. S2l Broad street, between
| Eighth and Ninth streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.

l. undersigned, voters of the city, sppreciafing
vour honest aud st"ict attention % business, and
believing you would be a suitable person 10 fll the
vacancy caused by the death Of the late John W.
Wright. respectfully request that you announce
yourself "A canddiie for sheriff. 10 be voted for at
Ihe approaching May election.
II. Claiborne. Joseph ". Blair,
George W. Warren, W J.. Quafler,
&. Gennet. y. W Cringan.
Jesse Child. ~. SwinefO-d.
John e. Williams. J. l.. Apperson,
W. II. Tatum, u. r. Tlnslev,
MOuntcastle 4 Cofer, George y. stacy.
j. +. Kohier, 4. l.. Elicit, Jr,
A. Judson Watkins. Clay Drewry,
W. y. smith, CT. Todd.
W. g. stokes, n. II. Addison.
ID. q. DAVIS John Addison,
Samuel =. Cot,rell, William II. Alison.
ID. :. Mccarthy, Robert n. williams.
J. Haryie blair, Franklia Stearns.
Clem't X. Barksdale. Il. {. Gray.
W. T.. Simmons, ie 26-Tu, u,ThdSuts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28

SAVE MONEY by having your printing done at
the DISPATCH PRiNTING-IIoUsR. Good work,
low prices. and satisfaction guaranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
CIothins.Buycrs, Take Notice.

The consignment sale OF fine clothing at
the Mistt Store will positively close on
Saturday, March lst. A word TO the wise
sufficient.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28

For THROAT DISEASES AND CoUdUs, Browns
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, like all really good things,
are frequently initiated. The genuine are sold
only in boxes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28

DURKEE's SALAD DREssISG.-A ready y-made,
rich, and delicious dressing for all salads Of meat,
fish, or vegetables. Cheaper and infinitely better
| than home made. Unrivaled as a sauce.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
no THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND !:

l. Having been elected by the Guy Coancl te
nj the vacancy caused by the death OF the iamented
the coming spring election Ior the Office OF CITY
AUDITOR. This announcements Is made, ~
course, subject to the Democratic primary elcc-
tion. ke epecuu,iy.
IA, OR-Iu(Th2m MIf.ES TGRpfN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
BOSTON ChinS.

the best things for colds. Antoni ha>
large supply.
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+ RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MY-

Il SELF a CANDIDATE FoR THE OFFICE
OF SHERIFF., subject 70 the Demoerriic n0mlna-
tlon. Having been Deputy sherifi for abeut
thirteen years. and now carrying on the oficc
In the name of John W. Wright, sheriff. he
eye that can discharge he duties Of the position
satisfactorily, and II elected pledge my best
efforts 10 that end. LEWIS Il. WINSTON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28

V'O MESSRS. r.. T.. GLASGOW. G. L.
i TODD, AND OTHERS: Genllensen.-- IN rc-
sporsc 20 the above call 10 announce mysetE 4
lcANniDATE FOR TsiE OfFiCx on Cttr AU-
DfTOR. allow me TO thank you for this expre <tcn
az conndeaes and say thai should II nc the plea
sure ~ the yriers 20 elect me thar Viii Discharge
ihe dpfies of tie an sso Tho be<t of nv nbVtty.
fs23 <>ftASb !. MAILMAN
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NOR SALE PRIVATELY. AT 1909

\ NEUN + AVENUE. \ NEW Oh NTONE
lDietz makej, with four burners, and In complete
order. II has never been used but one wees. war
ranted To be as good the day IL was bOugh,, aud
even nicer looking, as IL has been thoroughly
cleaned and polished. fe 27-.tH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28
no EDWARD j. WARRGN. ESQ. |:

II The undersigned voters OF the city. rec0e-
nj ding your past services, and beieyiug tha> yoa
are fnliy qualified 20 MI the vacancy occasioned
hy the death OF the late u t. Roy sier respectfully
rcallest that you announce yourself u csniidtte
for the Office OF CITY Additor n TIC eominx eiee-
ton IN May next.
y. L. Glasgow, T.. Aifrieud,
Charles l.. Todd, !. Dave port, Jr..
Andrew Pizzini, Jr., NJ Roseilbsun,
Edward Cohen, a. William l'embertous .
". :. .itunn, !. :. Tower.
n. ID. iisryrove, j. NJ. Godiin.
W. n. bowie. William u. t.lbsos,
James VI. Capers, henry q. Cannoa,
J.. Wagner. NJ Milihiser,
tlefnent X. Barksdale, A. J. Miller.
James MeGraw. TALBOT q soma
Hermsn q iloschen, Alexsndes ~. Archer,
charles l.. Siegel. iln'eher & Ross,
A. Uargamn. Lloyd j. BcaA. h
John Mahony. fe2t
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THE DISPATCH.

NDV GEtI IEoIIVtT HAIES.
Half inch, or less. time so cents; times efs
8 times Al so: 8 times e2.70; 13 time. s5. .yot
month s9.ss; 8 months s25.
FcadIng notices IN rnading.natter type, s lines
or less 4 Il In agate loaded 75 cents.
Card Of rstes for more space furnished on sp.
plicaiior.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-28

THE CELEBRATED LOCKPORT
a ENTIRE WHEAT FLOUR In barrels, hall
sfrels, and bags. The HAxALI.-CRENsHAW
.ohPANY BYRD ISLAND" and DUNLOP a
hccAkCE DECORTICATED FLOUR. For sale
~ MCCARTHY 4 HAYNES,
kS0 027 east Broad street.
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yR0CERIEs.-I00 BARRELS PURE
- SUGAR SYRUP; 30 barrels PURE NEW
vtLEANs MOLAssEsi $50 hegshesds PORTO
RICO k0LAsSEs; 800 barrels PATENT
hOl.LEH RAsIfLY FLOUR. $50 barrels SPRING
WHEAT FLOUR; 80 barrels RYE FL0uRi 40
t.le HOPS.
js30 pOgTe, STOKES a co.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-01-17
The Painters RuSe.

There lived in Brussels Il celebrated
painter named WiertZ, whose eccen-
tricities were such as to give him the
name of the Crazy Artist That there
was method in his madness the follow
ing anecdote-shows:
After having finished portrait of
the aristocratic Countess de Armos,
who pretended to be only thirty when
nearly sixty, she refused to accept the
painting, saying it did not look any
thing like herself, and that her most
intimate friends would not recognize
a single feature Of her on that piece OF
canvas.
WiertZ smiled kindly at the remark,
and, as a true knight Of old ,gallantly
conducted the lady to her carriage.
Next morning there was a grand dis
turbance in the Rue de Madeline.
a big crowd was gathered before a
window, ana the following was whisper
ed from ear TO ear.
Is the Countess de Amos really in
goal for her debts?'
WiertZ had exercised 4 little ven
geance towards his noble but unfair
customer.
AS soon as she had refused the por-
trait he set to work, and painted a few
iron bars on the picture, with these
words: In goal for debt
He exhibited the painting IN jewel
ler's window in the principal street Of
Brussels, and the effect was itstdntan-
eous.
A few hours later the Countess was
back at Wiertz's pouring invectives on
him at high presure-'to have exhibi-
ted her likeness under such scandal
ous-'&c.
Most noble lady, was the artists
reply, you said the painting did not
look anything like yourself, and that
your most intimate friends would not
have recognized single one Of your
features in the picture. | wanted to
test the truth of your statement; that
is all.
The portrait was taken away, the
city laughed, the artist charged double
price, and gave the amount to the poor
of the city.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-01-17
A Puss Now in Fashion.

Are Angora cats getting to be
fashionable for pets ? asked a repor-
ter of dealer.
oh, yes, indeed, was the reply !;
within the lastmonth the demand has
been quite large and strange to say |
sell as many by mail as | do in the
city. Only yesterday | sent one to
New Orleans and last week one to Chi
cago. They seem to be rapidly tax
ing the place of pups Come in and
see the cats? SO saying, the reporter
was shown into a room where dozen
or more animals with long tails and
hair sweeping ihe floor were playing
together or sleeping on hair cushions.
Some were white. some tortoise and
others mouse-c cOlored, or blue, in the
parlance of the trade.
There are also black and chinchilla
cats, 4" said the dealer. These blue
ones are the rarest, but the white cats
seem to be the greatest favorites.
Some people maintain that only the
white cats are the pure breed, but that
is not so, as quite frequently white cats
will haYe different colored kittens.
What is the most valuable cat you
have?"
This large white Tom is the most
expensive; he is worth $50. The other
cats are worth from $40 to $50 The
kittens are worth $50 for the males and
$15 for the female
The dealer then explained the differ
ence between the Angora and the Per-
sian cats. which is very slight, the per-
slams having a longer face and larger
ears. The animals are very delicate
and require great care in raising, colds
being the chief enemies Of the feline
kind. Each cat must have hair cush-
ion and be washed regularly and rubbed
with cOcoanut oil. Birds and scraped
beef are found to be the best food for
them. A few cats are imported from
England, but most of them are raised
by man in maine.