The Republican journal., 1884-05-01

of mine, is the son of Spidwid, the son of MINI
shi, the son of Kadosh, the son of TeaZel, the
son of Chubbuck, the son Of Tip-tail-Jack, the
son of Hezekah the son of Thomas, which was
the cat from whose tail Benjamin West the
Quaker painter cut the hair to make the brush
with which he painted the picture of his little
sister Sally in 114S, the son of Agrippna, the
son of Germanicus, the son of Broadbrim-the
Puritan line restored, the son of Seek-mice-
continually, the son of Observation-Disclosures
the son of Wild-eyes, the son of Suck-eggs, the
son of Meowall-night, the son of Steal-every
thing, the son of AnaXagosas-brough to Eng
land by band of Greek adyentnrers and land
ed at York during the Saxon Heptarchy-, the
son Of AXios, the son of CleOmines, the son of
Ratos, which was the property of Socrates, the
philosopher, and the very cat for whose sake
Socrates cut off the skirt of his rich robe
rather than disturb the eats slumbcr, $50 B. G.
The Garter king-at- Arms goes on to trace the
ascent of Ratios to the celebrated Cat-o-nine
tails, which Noah took into the ark with him,
but as the records We're lost in the siege of
Troy, there seems to be some doubt about is
authenticity, and therefore, we decline to give
1t, though in our private opinion he is correct.
In the female line lnkybIossom can claim des-
cent from Cirmakin, great grandmother of
MitiS and Rodarolus from whom descended
Brimstonceater, the personal attendant Of the
Witch OF Endor.
The subject of this sketch was ushered into
life May 9th $780, during the most terrible
thunder storm ever experienced in this climate.
But whether the thunder storm was caused by
the birth of Inkybios>om. or Inkyblossom's
birth caused the thunder storm is question
which has never been satiSfactorally settled.
But it is a fact that lnkybIossom was born.
lie opened his eyes at the early age of five
days. and Immediately invented Il new method
of catching mice. He got patent for his in
vention both in this country and in Great Brit
ain and from it has realized an immense for
tune. As all great improvements are simple
and easily understood so is this wonderful ma
chine. As we have bought the right for Waldo
co. We think it no infringement to give it away.
If YOU want your mice killed Just bring 'em on.
What could be more simple:
Notwithstanding his aflluent circumstances
he is not too proud or lazy to do all that his
mistress requires him to do, and that is much
that ordinary cats are excused from doing.
About the house he is as good as hired girl.
lie skins ali the milk very carefully, and pre-
vents a large quantity of cream from spelling.
After meals the dishes are placed on the floor
for him to lap out. and he does it so neatly that
in is unnecessary to wash them, for they are
all clean enough without washing. In the same
manner he cleans the frying pan, pie plates, etc
On occasions he uses the flour pan instead Of IL
pan Of ashes. He produces a liquid which sat
uratcs and scents the house from foundation
stone to roof tile.
When not doing the work of Bridget he
spends hl> time watching to keep bad cats
away. He never neglects duty during that
most exciting and bewiIderng time the spring
campaign, 10 sum up. as the lawyers say,
this wonderful cat
Saves the wages of hired girl.
Does the duty of watch dog.
Saves his mistress the expense Of perfumery.
And Kills mice if you will catch them and
bring them to him.
lIeis valued at $500, but as his owner is hard
up for money, may be bought for S299.50. If
any one doubts the truth of this cat story we
are willing to take our oath to il before any
repectt5Ie Justice of the Peace. II. b. W.
Penobscot, Ne. April 10th 1884.