The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-28
CANINE GLOBE TROTTERS
CONCERNING DISTINGUISHED DOGS
wHO TRAVEL.


lsnd-Rab of New York and His Suit.
A Dog Who Has Been Shipwrecked.
(CopEri0afl
NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-In the world Of
polite society these are assuredy dog
days" One might as well be out Of the
world as out of the fashion Of owning dog.
Murray Hill has many childless homes-but
few that are dogless.
With society's tendency TO roam the world
over the dog must naturally keep pace, and
therein lies a difficulty. In democratic
America 1.-THE people are somewhat lacking
in respect toward the canine aristocracy
aud mo dogs allowed" is a fiat In most OF
the public conveyances. On the elevated
roads and IN the horse cars and stages the
rules are absolute. That, however, is a
matter Of slight import. Dogs Of high de-
gree have always a carriage TO command.
1t is a poor dog, indeed, that cannot hire a
| cab With railway travel it Is another
matter
The most satisfactory method of circum-
venting the difficulty, and the cheapest in
! the end, il 10 own a palace car. A dozen
dogs may then be transported aud no ques
| lions asked. This plan may, on the face
mind; even many-time-millionair have
been known to be prudent ia minor expendi-
lures. The immense economy Of nervous
force, however. quite justifies the outlay Of
dollars and cents. The next least trouble>
| some arrangement is to become the tempo
rary possessor of a state room in drawing
room car. This may abbreviate, although
it will not altogether avert, annoying re-
marks on the subject of rules and regula-
tons concerning dogs. II chair
only is retained, nothing remains but
a resort to strategy or a concession
to public prejudice, which relegates the
| dog to the baggage car. A large animal
must submit to the latter fate. A small
dog who has been properly trained may be
tan named Tip is the inseparable compan-
ion of his master in his travels, which arc
| quite extended. A gripsack has been made
| for his accommodation, the end of which
opens like door. If the travelling COM
panions are agreeably disposed Tip is
allowed TO come forth and disport himself
at pleasure, but whatever his occupation
when he hears the watchword "conductorn
he instantly seeks the seclusion Of the grip
| sack and maintains discreet silance and an
exemplary demeanor until tie coast is
| again clear.
To take a dog TO Europe is a serious af-
fair. None Of the Atlantic steamers will
accept one as passenger under any consider
ation-the price OF passage is e5. That is
| but tritiing item in the bill of expense
| Passage engaged, the dog with his par
aphernalia is taken aboard ship and to the
stateroom. A steward at once appears and
the following conversation takes place:
! Madam, that dog cannot stop In your
cabin; it is against the rules"
But, steward; he always remains with
me. We cross frequently. Do you not re
| bal srt,n
| He cannot have crossed on this ship,
madam. Our rules are very strict. The
chief steward would never allow him to stop
| in the room.n
"Please ask the chief steward to step here
moment" ets
That august parsonage arrives
"Ah. madam, about your dog. He must
be taken forward. We never allow them in
the cabins "
"Yes, steward, but do you always know
where they area How can you, if you do
not see them?n
The stewards vision is not affected. He
sees sovereign that is placed beside the
dog; m
You might see the purser"
The purser is an extremely suave, pleas
ant man. II am indeed sorry, madam,
that cannot allow you to keep your dog,
but we are obliged to be very strict. Tie
| butcher always has charge of them He is
very kind man and will take good care Of
him. Here, steward. take this dog to the
| butcher"
A procession is formed which accompa-
MES the steward and the dog to the butch
er's domain. A hale and hearty individual
steps forward and in answer TO INQUIRIES
processes an overwhelming fondness for
| dogs in general and an exceotiOnal interest
in this particular dog. THE finest little
fellow Hi most hover seen, num-"
well, butcher. you may go now. We
will leave his little kennel Seer"
The butcher sees-a soYereign-and goes
So also does the dog-back to the cabin
! The matter is settled. The butcher takes
excellent care of the wicker kennel. which
is proof positive to all inquiries that he has
the dog
Naturally all delicate little attentions of
The cabin steward are suitably rewarded
The stewardess, also. Is very kind to the
pet, and must be remembered. Upon land
ing In Liverpool the expenses of the dogs
! passage has probably reached 4lU
The people, in Europe are accustomed
to rank" and do not object-if it paws. If
the destination is London, at the railway
station ticket is purchased bearing the in
scription:
London and Northwestern R. R.,
Liverpool to London.
One Deg,
S.
4 picture Of :. iox terrier adorns the unra-
left corner. If it chance to te the hunting
season dog coaches are attached to the
trains, with kennels for the hounds and
liveried Rrooms to care for them. The
underground railway in London issues dog
tickets. The hotels in England have dog
rates. A very few, however, refuse to re.
| ceive dog guests, but in none of them will a
dog tip be declined.
In France a third class railway ticket
must be purchased. Then the guard siren
uouslY objects TO dog in first class car
riage, until he is convinced of the error of
his ways. A franc is usually sufficient.
The dog ticket appears again on the Ger
man railways, but the German conductors
have very rigid views concerning dog pro-
prleties. The price of contrayersion is the
same az in France.
The regulations in Switzerland and italy
require dogs to be registered as baggage and
placed in the baggage van. A lire, how
ever, possesses wonderful persuasive pow
ers.
at any price only born diplomat should
attempt TO travel with dog. For any but
financial income it is financial ruin. For
nervous temperament it is madness.
In spite of all dra wbacks there are hun
dreds of canine travellers. Every steamer
that carries the smart set numbers a half
dozen dog passengers each trip during the
season. Many make the tour OF the world
Among the most distinguished canine
globe trotters in Prince RIki, the royal ret
OF Nine. Patti. Where goes the queen of