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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20
coURT C4ItypARs FOR TODAY.

Suprene Court-Gtnenl Term-Reeess continued
Supreme COurt-Chanoers-Before Barrett J~Conr,,
opens OF 10 80 Motion calendar Nos 10 49, eaueo
~ supreme Court-specia Term-Parts and II-Ad.
Supreme COurt-CircuitParts l. II. III and 1V-Ad'
Surrocate's Court-I,core Ransom sFor probae-Wilis
George Hollfelder William Taylor, David MarrennT ana
Iulia Sheehan 10 a. IN. Martha NJ Benjamin, 10 80 a. M
Superior Court-Special Term-Bcfore "ldersieeve j.
Court opens az IL m,-Motlons. - ~ -,
Superior Court-Trial Tcrm-Parts l. II and IlI-Ad
Common Plcas~Gcneral Term-Adourned until August 3.
Common Pieas-Special Term-Before Bischof, J-Court
opens OF IL a. m-Motions. ., 49,. 40
Common Peas-EQuity Term-Adiournec until August ~
Common Pleas-Iria Ierm-Parts l. III ana 11l-Ao'
City Court~Special Terin-Before Newburger, mo
lions - -. -,
City Court-Tral Tem-Parts I, II. III and IV-Ad
journed until September. ., :.
Court OF General Sessions-Part 1-Before Smyth. r.,
and Assistant pstrict.AtOrneys Weeks and Mcintyre
Nos l 70 IL, inclusive.
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THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.


Chicago, July 10 (SpeciaD-Wheat was stubborn. but
dull yesterday and closed e cent higher than Friday
IL was O short session, ard little important trading was
done on either side Prices slow to respond to
anv sort of news as on Friday. Local receipts Cj
cars above expectations. ST. Louis receipts 10000
bushels, were the largest On the crop AN, ana
was some selling on the failure OF the River Platte
TANK I'm London. Nevertheless, prices did not break
July and months were relatively stronger than
December. The leading bull houses here settled their
Julv deals privately They paid large losses, but by
mutual consent checks Gid not 60 through the Clear
inQ House trades were closed yesterday, because
was limited that the elevator would begin deliver
ing wheat on July contracts Monday AS u Tould De
by water It deemed advisable to throw It overheard
v started at S cents sold 81 and closed at SO
cents December opened ct sos cents sod to 500 cents
and closed S6o cents Estimated receipts Tor Monday
525 cars Corn started strong, but weaen teriay
Most Of shorts covered Friday Leading holders
were selling out yesterday In anticipation OF large re-
cepts the next week or two Estimates OF 535 cars for
Nonday brought the general trade 70 the belief
July started at SO cents sold 53s cents and OLE cents
and closed at 52i cents. Cash corn was weaker than
futures Oats again lower crop prospects Pro
visions early because Of light receipts but 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20
. DRUvr,Bn SAVED FROM DROWNING.

A coachman Hamilton Hazeltine, tried to drown MN
self in the East River yesterday afternoon during III
Of insanity induced by drink Walking down to the dccA
Broome-st he plunged headoFeinose lh'o ue "S'er
uong hose who INV his leap was Oncer Andrew Wlssen
Of the Twelfth Precinct Wissen threw OIL ms coat anu
Jumped into the river after the drowning man. who after
severe struggle was brought safely to shore Then no
was taken TO the Delaney Street Station ana ehee '"
the insane pavilion at Bellevue Hospital
HIS delusion was TINT murderers attached 10 the Clan
naGael were pursuing him. and to escape them he jumped
into the water Soon after his admission TO the hospital
however Hazetnc called the attention OF the nurses 70
number Of weldeveoped ab,eboded serpents which he
said were crawling over his bed Then the doctors awoke
to the fact that aEene suffering from nothing more
than delIrium tremen. promptly removed to the
alcoholic ward, the other side OF the lawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20

No red sprina steady nc r. "a. FIour-Holders oner
moderately Cornpot-The supply Is i poor oITmSer
stasdy AZ K. gid Hons at London-Pacnc Coas'-iiouel'
ara ot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20

81 50aS4 co. HogsRecept GOO head shipments. 1,looi
market strong and higher tar 70 fancy. h.ayy, - soa
IS f5as5 3d. SbeeD-Recepts 100 head shipments, leo
market steady fair 10 choice SS4tJ
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steady Eggs easier; fresh, l6Gl5l2c.
Cincinnati. July lS.-Flour heavy. Wheat firm; No.
red 6laS5c receipts ~ 200 bush shipments 200 bush
Corn strong; No. mixed. 022c; oats quiet; NO
mixed, Ale. Rye in good demand 1rmer No. 2 G5c.
PORK held higher $40 S72 lard quiet 60 l29 bukmeats
1rm So col bacon fair demand, 81 62ia. Whiskey
finn sales go bbls finished goods basis 81 TO- Butter
In fair demand. Sugar queC. Eggs-Demand moderate,
12led132c. Cheese steady.
Milwaukee, July 1s.-Flogr dull. Wheat steady No;
Northern, 05c Corn weaker No. 3, track, cash Goa
61l2c Oats depressed; No white on track. 40d41c.
Earley firm September 692c. Rye, brisk demand: No.
l. in store, 82c. Provisions irregular Polk September
ell 20 Lard. September, SO 50. Kccepts-F10ur, 3275
bl Is wheat $50 bush barley 700 bush. Shpments-
Flour 2Go bbls wheat, 5,lO4 bush.
Minneapolis July 1S.-Iuy wheat sold at about 952c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20
EUROPEAN PRODUCE MARKETS.

Liverpool July IS. p. m.-Beef-Holders offer freely.
Pork and Hams Holders offer sparngy; Baeon-Holders
sp9rngly; Cumberland CUT about - to 80 H. strong
Cheese-Tne supply Is poor new American finest white
and coor,d firm al 43s Cd Talow Turpentine and ROsn
Holders offer sparingly: Lard.SpOt and Futures
Holders moderately Whea-Holders offer moderately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20
Dressmdkina.


n RESSMAKER and N1LLiNER- Long
~ experience; designer, litter draper ),
remOdslS references Ceptionablc by
day. Address by letter Cply, Mrs. >. JOHN
STONE. 167 East l09th.st.
N RESSMAKER wants more work at
~ home fine fit guaranteed; stripes end
plaids matched perfectly. SAKEIIA
SMITH. 225 Wort 13th-st.
ElRST.CLASS DREsSMAKER wants few
e more engagements bv the day good
references. Please address G. NJ. Box n,
Tribune Uptown Ofiice, 2SS broadway.
L. IRST-CLASS Partisan dressmaker, newly
Il established. wishes more customers at
home suits, 80 and IS up. Nine. ABEL,
lC2 West 11th-st., / flight up.
WRENCH DRESSMAKER in great need
L Of work would make over ladies' dresses
reasonably or pentl0men's mendlng.
FOOBINET, 30 West 11th-st
I AIDES silk underwear and children's
IL dresses made % order; hand embroidery
and stamping done in the newest style.
F.. MCTH. 500 0th-avc
N1 ADAME THIBAUD. Drossmaker-
I'VE Summer dresses moderate prices. 103
West 40th-st.
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miscellaneous.

old MAHOGANY FURNITURE. books,
W cut glass. old crOckefv, old silver. old
brass, old arms, old engraying-, bought for
cash. Address FOSDICK, Box 2s, Tfib-
une Once.
ID JUMPS, engines and machinery repaired,
II tested broken machinery bought; al
kinds OF expert mental machinery built. lOw
prices modern tools. l61 lst-st., jersey
City.
IT MBRELLAS, parasols and canes made
u 10 order, recovered and repaired at
SPENCEK9 270 6th-aye.. 18th and 18th ste.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20

and left no clew behind Howe was arrested on Broad
way and the detectives arc looking for the women
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gonnirp Real gsiate for Sale


A GENCY FOR MoNTCLAIR.-Dwelin
IA for sale or 70 let, furnished VI uni9f.
nlshed land by the acre or lot. TUBES
l. TAYLOR, Beekman-st., n. Y.
l. OR sALE.-At Catskin Station, 1873
Il acres adjoining +. T.. Church. the ar
tists. Kesidcnee. 8 tenant houses ice-hOuse,
4 Irse barns and other outbuildings; thou:
sands OF fruit trees, largely IN bearing. and
GILLETTE, Catskill Station. y. Y.
HAKLEM II. R.-Conyenient distJnces !;
II farms good buildings suitable for resi-
12d.st
..NiEADOWBRoOR a magnificent
lM country residence and stock farm Tor
sale al Cambridge. Washington County. y.
Y. new. with all modern improvements ::
con.oins receptio on room, parlor, library, con-
sefyatory, dininc-roOm. kitchen, pantry
Laundry, Tx large sleeping rooms, bathroom
&c. gas hot and cold water from spring on
promises 90 foot piazza fnclosed with wood
tiDe lawns, drives. shade. shrpbbeiy beau
tful scenery; large hip.roofed stock hars
horse barn. gTannery iceh0use and hennery
oil si1te.rooied hof-mile track; nine box
stalls; ten minutes walk from depot &C. ;
1--WE hours ride from NewYork City cost
$50 600 will sell for half on easy terms /;
stock and furniture II desired. Address
CHAS s. CLARK. Cambridge. n. y.
only $500 necessary 20 puy one Of tho
W largest best and best located queen
Anne cottages Of Bensonhursti IL rooms.
ell improvements furnace; zoo feet rom
nents and Interest; very easy terms rare
opportunity 70 own an elegant residence
T. r.. SCHOONOVER, ] .208 3d-ave., be.
tween SD and Oath sts.. Brooklyn.
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THE STATE or TRADE

soon became evident shorts well Hquida'eo ao
mat tho market was heavy.
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ornFatIons n follows: FIOur steady WlntF
pateno "a 60GSi 0O spring Iatent - 75as1 10; No
inrno wheat SIC No spring wheat, olGS3ci NO fu
sB5cs No corn 6Si2c; 10 oats, 85c No rye new,
Soc No barley nominal No iaXssed III gS2 1 PRIZE In
iaTd Der 100 n 50 ST. shOT ribs, sides Ioe'e SO 5OS
clear sides boxed Sc 9Od$7 whskey di.tillers ln;hcd
~ AZ 40 Iyfrley T. O. b., nominal, 63c No do,
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Citn RcaI gstdtc for Sale.

Brooklyn.
II ESIRAbLE INVESTMENT.-S-st
~ apJrtEnent.house best location In Brook.
:yn al relted might exchange equity over
$4,000 at Al. Apply e. Broadway
Room Bill
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flats az Get. anfurnishe6

UNSTABLE apartment; all light rooms !;
~ central location rent only $40 per
premises, 1873 East f0th.st.. or to Z. II.
LUDLOW a. CO. 800 Sth-ave.. cor. 42d-st
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Dressmaklnu.

A ErISTIO drcs'maAirg; perfect ut ard
II nni'h unique designs; hotei orders
az short notice goods purchased II desired.
Mr. McELROY. 81 East 0th-s:., opposite
A RTlsTlC dressmakine; perfect fitting
IA costumes hotel orders at short notice
hand.omo dress for az. Mime OWEN,
A COMPETENT dIessmaker by tie day :
"a terms reasonable; city references. e.
NJ, 245 Eat 4lstst
nRESSMAKER nrst-class duer has
~ worked for Mrs. Donovan, would take
work home o. 60 out by the day. Address
NJ. f., eel 6th,aye,
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f,orses ano Carriages.


LNLANDRAU s. CO.,
Il 372. 374. 376 Broome:st..
and Broadway. 5lst-st. and 7th-ave:
SPRING AND SUMNER CARR lAGES
Of the best class.
Victorlas. WagoDettes,
Cshfioiefs Depot Wagons.
TTn VDheclers Curtain Roekaways.
Mail PhaetoaS bX. Iop CaDno4ets'
Landaulettes. D0s-a. DOS.
OmnI uses Road Wagons
5-Pass. RockawaYs, TOP PhattQlH
Coupe Eockawavs. ladies' phaetons.
Spider phaetons. Buckboarcs
Nis-a-Vis. Village taFJs'
Landaus. ltunaO0uts.
Fancy Traps. Derby Pheetons.
Doctors WAGONS. SurreYs.
Doctors, Broughams. Chidren's Traps.
Fanny Ruckboards. Saxon -Phaet0ns.
SECONDHAND
WAGONS Phaetons. Buckboards. R0cka-
ways Surrcvs Fancy Traps. Nlctorlas'
IandauIettes. Wagonettes, Carts. Dos-a;D Dos
Village Carts Stanhope Gigs. St2nhCpe
phaetons. Depot WaoSS; DoCtD.1. fhSet ual,,.
Ex Top Cabriolets. RunAh"iss canopy
Victoria phaetons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20
furnished Rooms.


A NICE FURNISHED ROOM foF two Ie;,
IA spectacle gentlemen. 69l 3t-aVe., "a
Honp
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Business Gbailces.

A CASH VALUE paid for stores and
A.stock Of merchandise OF every dtScrip-
ton. II. COIN, Mooster.st. aud III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-20
Domesnr eituaIlous UanteA
Females.

II CSEKEEPER.-A refined widow, thor.
h0usekeeper; w.dOwer's family preferred
best personal references city or country.
hddr. . hrs. ). NJ, 1922 KyersOn.st,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
RANK AND RICHES.

They Do Not Cut Much of Figure in
Polite English Society.
An English woman, whose position
i,,sures the absolute verify Of her state
Eents, afirms most solemnly that, so
far from Albert Edward setting the
fashions for England, the fact that a
lady is member of the prince Of Wales;
set acts as bar which shuts the doors
Of hosts of exclusive houses against her,
says the Illustrated American. The
heir apparent is himself welcomed
nearly everywhere, but individual men
or women whom he delights to honor
re Enthusiastically stamped as unfit.
Such knowledge is consoling to large
class of thoughtful people on this side
who were staggered by some Of the es-
capades that supposedly passed muster,
even among the conservative element
CT Great Britain. The fashy, much
quoted, photographed and Photographed
woman of the London season holds by
,2o means an enviable position when
lists for country-house parties are made
up. Of course, very exalted titles and
the fabulous wealth concentrated in the
fortunes Of to-day carry a magic inf1u-
ence few can resist. But, nevertheless,
q. pure, exclusive circle of gentlemen
and gentlewomen still remains that has
withstood the Establishments of rank
and riches.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
MOLECULES AND SPAUCES.

: ;3iraple Experiment That Seems to Els
tablish the Atomic Theory.
According to the atomic theory, I'll
matter is composed of small particles
CT matter. called molecules. Between
the molecules are spaces called pores,
much larger than the molecules thcn-
selves. Both molecules and pores arc
SO small that the most powerful micro
scope cannot detect them. Nevertl2e-
less, says the Albany Argus, the follow
lowing simple experiment is convinc-
ing:
Fill a wide-mouthed bottle completely
full of alcohol Or kerosene. Then drop
small tufts Of cotton batting upon the
surface of the liquid. The batting VIII
immediately absorb portion OF the
liquid, and will then sink below the
surface. Repeat this operation several
times, and it will then be noticed that
the bottle does not seem to be quite full
Of the liquid, although if the expert,
lnent has been carefully performed
none has overfowed. Now, by means
of a fine wire, push the cotton to the
bottom of the bottle and add more. II,
this way large amount of cotton may
be added before the liquid will overflow.
The only satisfactory eSplanation
seems to be that the molecules OF each
substance enter the spaces between the
molecules of the other.
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Convincing Argument.

A well-known Massachusetts, Judge,
when at the bar, once obtained the ao-
quittal of client charged with selling
liquor on Sunday by the following adj
dress to the jury: "Gentlemen of the
jary, you have heard the evidence that
my client had a pint bottle full of
whisky, from which he sold drink at
eleven o'clock on Sunday morning-at
eleven o'clock Sunday morning, gentle
men of the jury, a bottle full Of wlis-
ky-which he must have purchased over
night and had in his possession until
eleven o'clock in the morning. Now,
gentlemen, look at my client; there he
sits. Can you say on your oaths that
such poor, miserable, ragged, besot-
ted, low down wretch as that could keep
bottle full of whisky from midnight
Saturday until eleven O'Clock Sunday
nnorning7"
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THE IRISH sTANDAKD; SATURDAY.. july Is.
AN AGREEABLE EMPRESS.
Her Royal Majesty of Austria Accommo.
dates Poor Woman.

Her Royal Majesty of Austria Accommo-
dates Poor Woman.
The celebrated DIR. Metzger, of Ann
sterdam, who last year successfully
treated the empress of Austria, has only
one waiting-room for all his patients,
whatever their rank or condition, says
La Bon Messenger. Each has to wait
his turn. Some time ago poor woman,
who happened to be there, turned to
her neighbor, a lady of distinguished
appearance, Notwithstanding the SIM
p1icity of her attire, and said:
Chow long have we Is wait. to be
sure! dare say you have got a little
child at home. too?"
''No."
''But when you get back, you will
have to sweep out your rooms?"
mo, I have folks who do that for
me.''
';Indeed? Bnt you'll want to get din
ner ready?'
'Not even that, for I dine at the
hotel.''
Every well, as you have nothing par
ticular to do, you might Let me have
your turn?''
every willingly" replied the lady,
who was the empress of Austria.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
BlDDY AND HER NEST.
1t Blew Away, but She Picked 1t Up and
Returned It

Returned 1T.
II have seen one or two good hen
stories in the New York Tribune. :"
writes correspondent of that paper,
ssbut I think this one beats them. One
day last fall it happened that not far
from my house board was resting on
two barrels, which were about ten feet
apart, and somebody had laid an old
discarded straw hat on it, the crown
lying on the board. An old hen, which
was great pet with the family, saw
this arrangement and evidently decided
that the old hat was just the thing for
nest. So she carefully hoped into il
and laid an egg. We decided to t,'mo1'
her whim, and therefore fastened the
hat to the board. She conti4ued to lay
in this queer nest for some time. But
one day the hat became unfastened IL
some way and blew off the board.
When biddy saw this she began to sing
disconsolately. and we theught she
would give up the hat and seek another
nest. But we were mistaken. In a lit
tie while she seized the hat in her bill
and flew with it on to the board, where,
after great deal of fussing, she adjust
ed it so that she could lay i'll it. After
that we fastened it so that it could not
blow off,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
CHARLEY's NECK.
what Reft Two Fond Young Hearts
Asunder Perhaps Forever.

what Reft Two Fond Young Hearts
Asunder Perhaps Forever.
A prominent young doctor living IN
the West End, in a very fashionable
portion of st. Louis, is;the possessor OF
q bright mind, which is above con-
spicuously long neck, says the ST. Louis
star-Sayings. Now, this elongated Pc
culiarity of the doctor is particularly
touchy subject to allude to in the
bright young M. DIS presence. The
doctor will arise to such an occasion
and fire man into space who criticises
this physical popularity. Most young
men either have or soon acquire what
is known as sweetheart. The doctor
had one. and this lovely composite
quantity unconsciously called her
atlantis attention to his deformity in a
very practical and heanrending way.
Not many months ago the young couple
were in New York for the first time,
and of course went about seeing the
sights of that metropolis.
In time the couple found themselves
at the Geological gardens, inspecting
the animals. The relict of Mr.. Crow
ley was there, the young lion cubs and
the rest of the beasts for which the
garden is famed. There is also a very
beautiful pet giraffe that enjoys the
liberty of the surroundings, and the
very thing which caused the wide
chasm between the young peoples love.
The lady became a little tired after
time, and, seeing the shadow of long
neck beside her, said: 'sLet's go home,
Charley" and proceeded toward the
exit. Realizing after a time that her
companion was unusually quiet, she
observed closer and found that she was
going home with the giraffe. This in
cident is vouched for by number OF
the young couples friends, who are try
ing hard to get peace restored.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
Beliefs of the shans.

A report of the manners and customs
of the Shan states show that when q
Shan becomes father he must on no
account drive pigs, carry the dead, bore
holes, fill in holes in the ground or in
dulge in mockery. If one Of either sex
dies without marrying, the body, before
burial, is banged against a stump, which
is considered as representing the hue
band or wife. This is supposed to guard
against the danger of unrequited love
in the next life. Divorce is easy, the
man merely giving his wife letter per-
hitting her to remarry, and the wife
merely being required to pay an IN
willing husband thirty rupees for re-
lease. Only the high Shans can be can
nibals. Their theory Of the cosrnogony
is that ssthe earth came out OF the
depths by means Of white ants. -
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q SNAKE THAT REASONED.
.ow He Managed to Get q Frog Gu
Where He Gould Enjoy It.

low He Managed to Get q Frog Cut
Where He Could Enjoy 1t.
I lived on what was formerly called
Slave island and occupy frame house
which, is raised from the ground. says
Donald Mellotte, a resident of Ceylc.--.
in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Tic
damp condition of the ground s-o2lzcs@@,
Tic island a popular place for snakes
and frogs. which penetrate the houses.
One morning while sat in my room
saw frog leap through a crack in tic
floor near corner in the wall. i
second later a cobra snake pushed its
head through the crack and caught The
frog before it could get away. When
tie snake tried to withdraw his head
tic swelling caused by the presence Ct
TIC frog in his neck rendered the c-t1o1t
unsuccessful.
lie disgorged his prey. but held fast
20 c.o leg. Three times he swallowed
the frog and three times had to give i
up. Finally his snakeship appeared to
think, and ended by grabbing the frogs
leg, dragged it outside and swallowed
It for good. think that was as smart
. snake as you could find even in this
,,,,p4,r
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
THE NAPOLEON CAT HOAX.
A Popular Riot Caused BY a Jester Who
Was Never Discovered.

Popular Riot Caused BY Jester VINO
Was Never Discovered.
In 1916, when the vessel containing
Napoleon was about to sail for St.
Helena, some waggish person in Chester.
England, caused to be distributed in the
town and surrounding country hand
billsstating that the island of St. Helena
was so overrun by rats that without
relief it would be impossible for the
captive emperor and his guards to live
there. This being the case. says the St.
Louis Globe-Dem ocrat, the government
had determined to send out E, shipload Of
cats, the ship to sail from Chester. On
certain appointed day the kings
officer would be in the city and would
pay sixteen shillings, about four dollars,
for fullgrown toms, ten shillings for
female cats and and two shillings and
sixpence for kittens old enough to feed
themselves.
The people of the surrounding country
took the matter seriously, and on the
day appointed thousands OF cats were
brought into Chester. The owners, find
ing they had been tricked, became
angry, threw away their cats and started
to sack the city hall. The police were
unable to deter them and a riot ensued,
in which a number of the townspeople
were injured by the Infatuated country
folk, who relished neither the jest nor
the laughter at their expense. In the
three weeks after the riot over foul
thousand cats were killed in Chester
and the vicinity. The jester was never
discovered, though reward was offered
for his detection and punishment.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-25
How to Kill a Cat.

A number of people are interested II
learning the best way of painlessly kill
ing animals, and we may usefrlly note
{. communication on the subject 1ro1n d
correspondent of the English Mechanic.
He writes: ''The most mercifui way OF
destroying cats is to chloroform them.
Draw a sock Omitted one preferred. as
being elastic) over pussy's head SO that
the toe of the sock is brought to her
nose or nearly so; then pour about
half {, teaspoonful Of chloroform on the
sock close to her nose. Almost as soon
as she has become frightened by the
unusual smell Of chloroform she quietly
goes off to sleep; little more chloro-
form is added, perhaps twice, and pussy
never wakes again.