The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-28
LADIES' PETS.
The Costly Jewels Worn by Dogs Which
Don't Appreciate the Honor.

The Costly Jewels Worn by Dogs Which
Don't Appreciate the Honor.
She sailed like a saucy yacht before a
half gale into well-known uptown
jewelry store. She carried under her
arm bunch of hair. which, being
placed upon the glass counter in front
of a shrinking, timid youth, showed
signs of life. and let out a spiteful yelp
that could only come from the throat of
a disguised dog. After adjusting the
wrinkles in her face so that fair-sized
scowl appeared. she turned right about
and looked the light-haired clerk square
in the face, while CLEAN of spite and
anger shot from her steel-gray eyes.
Ibid not l tell you, sir, to be extremely
careful about the size of the ring that
you measured for my little Zip? Look
at that, you double-dyed villain" as
she pointed to a small infamed spot
upon the dogs left leg. That's all
your work. and woe unto you, sir, if
my poor little treasure is kept awake
any more at night by your horrible stu
pidity. You are sure the ring was all
right and that my darling has probably
got the mango? Well, sir, that settles
your case. was not going to make
any further complaint. Now I'm of
for headquarters, and she doubled up
her skirts, seized her darling" and
started double-quiek for the main Office.
In few moments she came out of the
Office with the manager. and he walked
with her to her carriage. The wrinkles
were pushed aside, an ancient smile
family. glimmered through her drug
store complexion and the oil of con-
tentment had been poured upon her
outraged feelings.
What was the trouble with your
,ustomer?" the manager was asked, as
he walked into the store. '.Was she
one of the crank speces?" well"
said the manager, IF you cali person
crank who thinks more of dog than
child. then she is one. and the class
of which she is fair specimen is by no
means small. The whole trouble arose
from a mistake made in measuring her
dogs leg for bracelet After the ami
NAL had worn it a few times it became
tight. and in removing it the skin was
slightly abraded. Why do | say that
she thought more of her dog than her
child? Well, my Judgment is based
upon a commercial transaction. She
came in here about two weeks ago with
one of the prettiest children l ever saw
and bought ring for the little one. 1t
cost 1915. while she paid S2S for a
bracelet for that yelping cur"
SIS there much of a trade in animal
ornaments?' -
"Well, yes, though at present there
is not much doing. because the people
who buy these thugs are out of the
city. Just before the opening of the
summer resorts our trade had a wonder
full boom, and it would have surprised
one who had not been Initiated to see
the valuable ornaments that were
ordered for pets. The trade. however.
has not been as good this year as il
was last, probably because the line of
iewelry worn by each animal was full.
This business began six or seven years
ago and jumped into full swing when.
at one of the animal dog shows. pug
was exhibited with beautiful par OF
bracelets upon its fore legs. The
ladies were overcome by the cravings
Of envy, and fastened to adorn their
pugs in the same way. Some even
went so far as to have the ears of their
dogs pierced. and dainty little ear
drops suspended therefrom. A philan
thropic spirit started the story that
| this practice interfered with the dogs
| hearing and was a mild method OF
torture, and it has now fallen into
disuse.
However much the owners ma
admire the appearance of their be-
spangled pets. have yet to find the
dog that feels elated when jewelry is put
on him. Dogs usually try to tear these
things off with their paws or gnaw
them off. These ornaments are not
confined to bracelets, but include col
lars-plain, jewelled. or with artistic.
ally engraved expensive
blankets and embroidered wraps. They
are ordered for dogs of every size and
species, but more frequently for dogs
that might be termed pets. The prices
paid are various, but are always high,
because nearly every order provides for
a special design. and the patterns and
settings, if jewels are used. have to be
specially prepared. l know of one
lady who owned fine pug and terrier.
She had fancy that they would look
well in double harness. and ordered a
set to be made after a pattern that she
had drawn on paper. 1t was an clabor-
ate affair, studded with gems, and a
model of beauty when complete. She
counted out $3.50 for it without a muir
murr'-N. Y. Tribune.