The morning news., 1889-03-16
THAT YELLOW DOG.
He is Succeeded by a Yellow Cat for
the Inaugura tion.
From the Washington Star.

Elght years ago reporter gave 10 Une
country the story of President Garfeld's
yellow dog-a story so remarkable in many
respects that it almost passed credence. The
recurrence of Inauguration awakens men,
orles of the saffron-hued canine and his
wonderful affinity. The narrative stated that
about six months before Garfield was nom
mated he was walking from a street car to
his residence in this city when he observed
yellow cur watching him furtively and
looking as though he hadn't a friend in the
world. The generals sympathetic heart
was touched aud he said Poor dog" That
settled it. The dog followed him to his
house and the general threw him few
scraps of food on which to subsiSt until the
regular appropriation became available.
The dog felt encouraged and he called again
and again, until he came to be regarded as
member of the houzehold, and had his
provisions laid aside for him if he failed to
put In an appearance at meal times. Sud-
denly Mac. for that proved to be the dogs
name, disappeared, and the general won
dered what had become of him. Inquiry
at the dog-catcher's bureau showed that the
tawny-haired terrier had not been ensnared
In the net, but no one discovered his where
abouts. Garfield was about to
leave for the Chicago convention
shortly thereafter. and as he descended the
steps to the sidewalk he was surprised too
see the lost "Macn seated on the curb
The general was very glad to see his va
grant pet, and MAC" was apparently de-
lighted. Together they went to the street.
car, and there the general left him. When
Garfield alighted at the depot MAC" was
there, perspiring and almost breathless, to
greet him. That night "Mac" returned to
the house and slept on the steps. just about
the time that Garfield was nominated the in
telligent animal again appeared, and he
howled so continuously that the generals
family was sure that something astonishing
had occurred. A few minutes later a telegram
was received informing them that TIE head
of the family and the friend of the dog had
been nominated as the republican candidate
Tor the presidency. When the excitement
consequent upon the unexpected news had
partially subsided gratitude suggested that
the dog be cared for; he was entitled to a
little liver anyhow, for bringing the glad
tidings He was not to be found, but he
lived in the memory of the family. Elec-
ton day came and went; victory perched
upon the roof of the Garfield residence; the
republican party joyed exceedingly, but the
dog came not.
HIS REAPPEARANCE.
The morning Of March 4, 1881, arrived,
and the employees of the white house were
very much astonished to see a yellow cur
march on the porch and there lie down as
tough he owned the whole establishment.
He was driven away three or four times,
but he returned with neatness and dis
patch that conquered all opposition. While
the parade formed TO start for the capitol
the dog remained quiet, but as sooa as
President Hayes and President-elect Gar
field appeared he set up howl of delight.
The general recognized him at once, but he
had no time then to frolic with a blonde
dog. Mac" was not discouraged, though,
and he trotted along under the carriage up
Pennsylvania avenue. When the parade
started back for the white house he was
still engaged in giving his great imitation
OF Dalmatian carriage dog in action. At
9Th street the parade was broken, that is
Macs" parade. An unfeeling special po-
liceman, (who had early in life vowed exter-
mination to the entire race of yellow
dogs,) scared him out of mis- position and
then chased him down the avenue as far as
thought any man ought to chase a
dog for 50 day.
MAC AND HIS FRIEND.
Four years rolled around, but Mac was
not forgotten. Some of the newspaper men
to whom Gen. Garfield had spoken of the
strange animal bore him in mind, and two
of them were very much surprised on the
morning of March 4. 1885, to see the long
lOnI uOk OuC0 ulOT0 on C00 WnlU6 mouse
porch. Where he had been for four years no
one knew, but he was in first-class condi-
tion, and he had a companions white dog,
the very counterpart of himself in every re-
spect but color. The couple behaved re-
markably well, and they would have fol-
lowed Mr.. Cleveland's equipage had it not
been for the Officious Interference of some
of the presidential retainers. ''Mac"
and his mate hung around the white house
all day, watching the parade from under
the porUlco, and at night they slept in
bed of dry leaves in the fountain west of
the treasury department.
HARRIsoN's CAT.
The new administration is dogless. but it
nevertheless has its pet. 1t is a cat and it
made its way into the Harrison family cir
Gle in just as burglarious a manner as that
practiced by Mac" The same peculiar
tint which marked Mac"
is also the property of Dan" for that is
the cats name, His general color is a gold
ca yellow, almost auburn, except over his
left eye, and there unesthetic nature planted
a large black patch. This gives Dan" the
appearance of 'bruiser," and the impress
sion tuat he has pugilistic tendencies is fur
ther heightened by a distorted right ear which
was frozen in the great March blizzard
Another odd-looking portion of Dams"
visible anatomy is his tail, which had been
SO abbreviated by accident or design that it
is scant 3 inches long, with hairless tip to it
that is fiat as the top of pill-box. Yet,
in spite of these physical disadvantages and
the fact that about iucles
square of fur had been SC ilded off his back.
Dam was rather distinguished looking
cat.
HE FIRST ATTRACTED ATTENTION
on Tuesday last, when he loitered around in
the neighborhood of 9th street and Mary
land avenue. There seemed to be no espe-
cial reason for his remaining there, but he
stayed. A couple of dogs chased him around
for awhile, but he clambered on top of a
freight car and smiled at them from his
ofty perch until they tired of barking and
went away. Then the Harrison train ar
lived and Dan" watched the party enter
he carriages in waiting. That same even
ng, just before sundown, Private Secretary
dalford stumbled over something
n one of the Railways of the |
Johnson annex to the Arlington, and in |
IN endeavor to save himself put his right |
DOT down 50 hard that had Dams" tail |
)sen Of normal length it would have been |
rushed out of shape. The casualty was re- |
ported at the office and a force Of servants |
vas sent out on the skirmish line to remove |
he offender He was discovered aud fired |
'ut, but that did not dispose Of him.
HIS PERSEVERANCE.
But election did not discourage "Dan ~ |
several times during the evening he en- |
leavored TO secure admission to the build |
ng. but on each occasion his efforts we're |
frustrated by the vigilance OF Sergeant |
)insmore. Then Dam formulated new