The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-11-20

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gcrS Hall, Philadelphia. OF the 18th day OF
December, 1891. The Chairman of ti.e satE
ional Executive Committee having notified the
CANNES of Big Stone Gap that s!ey were Gu
titled to a representation Of three On the floor
of this Assembly, convention OF The dogs OF
our city was held on Wednesday last, IN the
Commercial Club recia, FOR the purpose OF
electpg delegates TO the national body, Inc
meeting was largely attended and as Its per-
sonel was very complex as to matter OF sex,
age and breed, there were forebodlngs OF
trouble.
Before any organization was perfected Mi:
Ryan moved that all dogs WHO were neither
pointers nor settlers be excluded from rarticl-
patton in the meeting and supported his motion
by mastery speech, contcnaing that dog
who did not foiiow the gun should not hope to
have the right TO ussociatc apon ferns OF
equality with Tic noted breeds for which nc
spoke. His remarks were punc.urcd with ap-
pause on the one hand aud sneeriug bapks on
the other. Mr.. Whiskers reese in opposition TO
the motion. He said ne came from q long line
of blue sky ancestry, and this occasion was tie
first one OH which hiS right to assoc!itc with
other dogs had ever been questioned, That
his mother stood SO high in the world OF dog
dom that her present owner had purchased her
at price Of $4,000, that the proposition OF
exclusion offered by Mr.. Ryan was absurd,
unreasonable and undemocratic. Mr. Whiskcrs
as he limped back to his seat received warm
applause from the audience.
Mr.. Butcher in strong speech supported Mr..
Ryan's motion. Miss Blanche, the charming
young bull-terricr, took the aoor to oppose the
motion but WAS interrupted by Mr. Grover who
claimed that only male dogs had right to
participate iii the meeting. Miss Blanche
Indignantly replied that she would show Mir.
Grover whether she had fright to speak by
practical scxempiiication if he dared to inter
rupt her again, whereupon deep end respectful
silence fell upon the audience and Miss Blanche
proceeded to make some very eloquent ana
pointed remarks, in which she scOrched Mir.
Ryan for the impudence and arrogance OF his
proposition and dwelt at considerable length
on the greatness and prowrcss CT her breed.
She frequently brought it before the audience
that if any OF them differed with her on the last
proposition she woald like to hear from them.
Mr.. Hugo closed the debate briefly but for
chilly, saying Mr.. Ryan's resolution was not to
be thought Of and mast not pass. Mr. Hugo
had the appearance of being much in earnest
and so impressed the other dogs that when the
motion was 'put" there was not an affirmative
sign but perfect hurricane OF noes.
Thcrcupon the meeting proceeded to organize.
Mr. Hugo was elected president and MIR. Wits
kers was appointed secretary. Miss Blanche
arore and moved that The ladies in the audience
be entitled to seats in this convention. This
motion was adopted whcreupon Miss May, Miss
Juno, Miss Kate and other lady dogs came for
ward and took seats although there were many
growls Of dissatisfaction from some Of the
male dogs.
Dir. Joe, the accomplished pug moved that
Miss Blanche be appointed seargcant-at-arms
as there was some signs OF dissatisfaction
among the pointers andsettcrs he cxtolled Miss
Blanche for her beauty, grace and modesty and
his motion was carried, only the pointers and
settlers voting no. Hiss Blanche bIrslingly
thanked the audience for this token OF their
esteem, and promised (with Il significant glance
at the pointers and settlers that she would do
her duty.
A considerable sensation Was occaSi1ned when
Mr.. Ryan arose and said as there was too much
bull-dozing not to sag bnil-dogg;ng in the con-
vention lie proposed to ''bot" thercirom aa0
adYifcd all dogs with any se!!rcspcct tc do the
same. The president said that he would give
Mr.. Ryan good opportunity to bolt, but (with
cmphasis) he rather thought all the
other dogs would remain. He thereupon in
structed Miss Elance to sec that Mr.. Ryan
retired, She approached Mr. Ryan, bat that
gentleman retired hastily, some say prccipi-
lately, and did not stop retiring until he WAS
safely ensconccd under bed in the "Fosr
building.
A young married lady in this town says that
a certain member OF her tamily~is never able
to find anything for which he is sent, and if he
were told to GO into roo.a for a bull whose
tail bell had been tied and on each of whose
horns lantern had been hung, the bcllringing
and tue lanterns flushing III his eyes, lie would
return with the usual: 8. He isn't here; Ican't
find him."
This same ladywhen asked if size cared Cor
sleighing answered that she Ho:,a justa lief
sit with her feet in a tubof cold and ring
q dinner bell.
The head Of the family is most obiigingI
man aud is always ready to assist in any little
acts about the house where the stronger arm
IS needed. One day the chandelier WAS to be
hung in room on tho first floor. After gath
sring up all kinds of tools and with Il lamp in
land he goes up Oh tllpseeond floor aud begins
d climb the ladder 70 the attic. lie calls
smother 80 hold tic lamp, and climbing
through the trap door. his form mud the light
re lost in the darkness, where he goes to Ind
be joist towhch the elansse liern.nst bshnng.
I few minutes pass and q soice az the opening
ais out smother come aud get tle lamp ilsfs
j not the place t' Aud to tits day the recital
{ this joks canDot provoke even i smile FROM
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