The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-26


Dupuy living in France, of whom few peo-
pie now know anything, but who, neverthe
less, in her own day, had a reputation as an
exquisite performer on the harp. Further
more, she possessed a cat who had also some
claim to be called an authority Ill harp
istry. Before a performance in public
Mile. Dupuy would rehearse privately
before him. He always listened with
critical attention, and If any notes
displeased would growL Such notes
she always amended, trying them over
until he ceased growing. The lady never
married, and when in course of time shC
died her will was found to provide among
other requests for the maintenance of this
little friend and critic. Sad to relate, how
ever, the will was set aside by grasping
relatives. and Pussy's fate is unknown.
Fourier had a magnificent cat-a great
pet-in his house at Lyons; and il is re-
corded of this rather grim philosopher that
he could never see pretty cat or kitten on
the street without stopping to caress it.
Lord Eldon, the jurist, had room full
of cats, and once when, owing to some bone
Of contention, they grew extremely noisy.
went into the room and sOlemnly read the
riot act-with what effect we are not told.
Lord Chesterfield gave all his cats-and
they were many-a life pension, that they
might not suffer after his death from some
tunate than Mile. DupIy his will was car
ried out. H1 1Rh' aatle
A verv famous cat, indeed, is the one that
befriended Sir Henry Wyatt in his hour of
need. According to the epitaph on his
monument, this gentleman twas impris-
oned and tortured in the tower in the reign
of Richard III. :" where ne ''was fed and
preserved by a cat. N djin manuscript family
papers the story isin16fe fully told, as fol
lows: 's .".a.
"He was imprisoned often; once in a cold
and narrow tower where he had neither bed
to lie on, nor clothes sufficient to warm
him, nor meat for his mouth. He had
starved there had not God, who sent a crow
to feed his prophet, sent this his aud his
country's martyr cat both TO feed and
warm him. 1t was his own relation unto
them from whom had it. A cat came one
day down into the dungeon unto him. and
as it were, offered herself to HIN. He
was glad Of her. laid her In his bosom to
warm him and by making much of her won
her love. After this she would come every
day unto him divers times, and when she
could get one would bring him a pigeon.
He complained to his keeper of his cold
and short fare. The answer was he burst
not do it better, But said Sir Henry. If
[ can provide any, will you promise to dress
1t for mep Il may well enough said the
keeper, you are safe for that matter and
being urged again promised him and kept
his promise; dressed for him from time to
time such pigeons as his caterer the cat.
provided for him. Sir Henry, in his pros
perity, for this would ever make much of
cats, as other men will of spaniels or
hounds; and perhaps you shall not find his
picture anywhere but-like Sir Christopher
Hatton with his dog-with a cat beside
him." 1t is a charming, bright little story
for those dark days.
A reverse story to that of Sir Henry
Wyatt belongs TO our own days; the story
of a nameless cat saved from starvation by
Henry Bergh. Many have been the deeds
Of heroism in the world, many have been
the medals awarded for such deeds: but
when all are duly weighed ia the balance.
this deed, too. shall nave Its reward of
fame.
A kitten had been walled UP by the work
men in an iron girder at the base of a
building, an the walls had been laid to the
second story, when Mr.. Bergh heard what
had happened. First, he pleaded for the in
nocent victim, but without avail stheu. an
pealing to the law he compelled the walls to
be taken down, and thus Pussy at last was
removed from what-without his interfer-
ence-would have proved her living grave.
1t ls worth recording in this connection
that few years ago the Albert medal was
presented to a seaman who rescued various
lives from a sinking ship The last one
saved was the ships cat-the brave sailor
crying as he swung her into the boat, Life
before property"
Animals have had their full share, indeed.
of human misadveuture at sea, aud have
added many tragic element to the always
tragic tale of wreck. Five years ago, for
instance, the Black-eyed Susan was lost at
oh NbA 1
hours In going TO pieces during which
time they rescued the crow in the life
cradle. One man was six hours in the
rigging before he could be got Off And Ia
friend tells me this, who heard IL from an
eye witness OF the scsne) the first thing he
did upon reaching the shore was to draw
from his bosom a little kitten which had
been MS especial pet. The man wept like a
child when be found that his little friend
had persisted in spite Of all his case. A
woman from the same ship brought off a
dog successfully. br+-. ,-slar
Turning TO scientific patrons of cats, we
find that Sir Isaac Newton-if history tells
no fibs-not only, bad Diamond" the little
dog who upset a lighted candle among his
manuscripts, but also cat, and at least one
kitten. 80 much is certain, for to give them
means of exit and ingress he cut two holes
In bis barn door17a big hole for the cat. a
little hole for the Kitten One really hopes
this story may be true-it is SO delightfully."-
unsophisticated for philosopher.
Another man Of science, Sir David Brew
ster, began life With g great dislike of cats.
In later years there were so many mice in
his house that, after Der promise never, to
let Pussy appear ia the study, be permitted
his daughter to giYethe trap a feline assist
ant. Pussy, however,, was no party TO this
contract, and, knowing what utter mon
sense 1t was, took 9matte!s into her, own
claws.
Writes this daughter. Mrs. Gordon: r5
II was sitting with my father one dav.
and the study dooEsWas siar. To a1nsEi dis
may, Pussy pushed iGlopen, walked i'm and.
with most assured air, put paw on one
shoulder and a paw on the other, and then
composedly kissed him. Utterly thunder
struck at the creatures audaeity, my father
ended III being so delg h5ed that he quite
forgot to have ah electric shock. He3 took
Pussy into his closest affections, feedingand
tending her as if she were a child" ns
When after some years she died, both
master and mistress grieYed sincerely and
never had another pet 7tf .b
And finally, grave Princeton College has
had pet, which was Also phenomezaon, in
the shape Of q two-legged cat-biped from
blrth-but most cheerful, healthy. engage
ing little creature, dark maltese in color
with a white star on its breast. Her fashion
OF walking was queer, but lively, as the an
nexed sketch by DR.. F. c. Hill of Princeton
will show.
Brought from New York village to this
college town she adapted herself to her new
home with the ready pliability of youth,
became everybody's pet IN general. her mas
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