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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
nnkinu finr llall'A RAdY

The body of Emmett Hall is still undis-
covered Coroner Stdham believes the
storm on Monday night washed it among
the reeds along the river shore, where
searcherJ are now at work
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

The firm of A. S. Reed & Bro. Co. was
granted a permit to-day to build sixteen
two, story and attic dwellings on the east
side Of Riddles road and Union street at q
cost of $2S 900.
Tho firm will also erect side porch at
III French street, and =. Il. Martin will
mako alterations to No 63I East Third
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Hello, old man, what are you
doing?"
Taking rest"
"But l thought you just returned
from the seashore?"
$50 did. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Cntprrh md Colds believed In 10 to GO
Minutes -Une short puff Of the breath
through the Blowers supplied VITA zach Of
tie OF DR.. AKnew's Catarrhal Pow er dIfusts
this Pow er over tao surfaces OF the u-lu
passages. Paln!ess aud delightful to use, 1t
relieves instantly. nud permnNaaty cures
Cmarrh. Hay Fever Coid4, HsA Rche. sore
Throat Tonsilitis and Deaf ness a. C"uts.
The Miller Dug store, 4G2 Marset stlett
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Chester July IS William Burns saved
his three children, Warren, Henry and
Wilhclmina, aged respectively II, IL and 8
years from q horrible death by drOwnIngin
the basin at the water works to day. Tho
children were in q small boat, when capsi.
zed throwing tho young people into twelve
frat Df yatnr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Brldgeton, July 2S.-Lewis Stanton, a
carp fisherman, was drowned in the Conan
sey this morning. A tugboat's wake upset
Stanton's boat. A boy who was with him
was saved,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

A few weeks ago the German RapublI.
can club, Daniel Dohl, president, adopted
resolutions in favor Uf Adtlicks. The club
has been invited to attend in II body tho
notification of the Higgins candidates this
evening and President Dohl has issued a
call for the club.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
THE TEMPERATURES.
Tine t,ruy0s Neuieclt.d,

When Misses Bessie and Marian Carson
resided on King street they buried two PET
rabbits under tree in tho city hall yard.
Since they removed to Philadelphia the
graves have been neglected. The little
ladies are on visit and by the assistance
Of II friend have placed several pretty now-
ers on the graves
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
HOO?EXS AN0OYk F.; $ $:;::::


A gentleman while driving along
Bruomc street last night by presence of
mind and qck action saved a boy possible
serious injuries. The little fellow was
playing in the street and unconciously ran
within II foot of the horses feet before the
driver noticed him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
4 CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect Of syrup Of Figs, when in
need Of Il laxative and il the father or
mother he cUstivo or bilious, tho most
graf flying results follow Its use; 80 that it
Is the best family remedy known, and
every family should have u bottle
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
A Blast From, I.Iehix.

The blast from the Licbig factory on
Tuesday afternoon lead several persons to
inquire If the I'oaad of Health was dead
or sleeping2 1t Is to be hoped that they
will have smelling committee appointed.
The matter is an important one and it
should not be overlooked
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

A small boy living on Windsor street
between seventh and Eighth streets was
overcome by the hear at Eighth and Van
Buren, streets this morning. Friends con-
veyed him to his home where medical at
tention revived him. The boys name
could not be asccrtHinrd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Sarah Campbell while standing at
Fourth and Market streets this morning
fell in faint and hurt her hip. She was
sent to her home at 600 Poplar street in q
cab
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Workmen Of the Street AMI Sewer De-
partment have begun the work of tearing
up Van Buren, street between Seventh
ana Ninth, preparatory to paving the
thoroughfare, and property owners there
are smiling
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

SIMPSON GROVE, July ga great storm
swept over the grove last evening, but
very little damage was done, except tho
blowing down Of IL few trees. Preaching
services were attended by large congrega-
tions.
Tie first service to-day was Bible read
ing by Evangelist Il, L. Hyde, on "Entrn
Sanctltlcation," which was earnest and
Impressive.
The morning sermon was preached by
Rev. J. 5 j, Mcdonnell, pastor of sloan
M, +. Church, Philadelphia who based his
remarks on Matthew V, q,
The holiness meeting at l.3D was held in
the Temple, Mrs. Smith, tho lcaler, spoke
on Gods power to keep" Rev. q. II.
Stogdon addressed the children'S meeting
on "Spiders," which was followed by "
short talk by Chaplain Sayers, who gave
the children some good advice.
The clock preaching service was held
in front OF the muiustund. Mrs. Taper
sang solo Rev c. u. Adnmson, Phi D. ,
pastor of the Cumberland Street Meihu-
dist Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
preached powerful sermon on Luke XIV,
30. The sermon was followed by an eX-
perence meeting in which many took
part.
The young people held an enthusiastic
meeting at $40 in their Temple Rev.
George Burns, pastor Of the Fi'zwatcr
Street Methodist Episcopal Church, l'h'l-
adolph!a, had charge Of this service. Miss
Ida Stahl, Of Philadelphia, sang solo
by the members Of the Young People !
Meeting Association
Rev Henry FARMLAND, pastor EbrnrA.
er Methodist Episcopal Church, Philaiel.
phia, preached tho evening sermon from
Matthew XIV. %, after which Rev T. L..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

DR. Simms Cholera syrup, the ccIpbrat
red cure for aCHtt and chronic diarrhuca
"A quick relief and prompt cure for cholera
morbus in grown people and cholera Ia
fantum in babe, amt children Cannot
be excelled, sold at 6J6 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Coroner Stidham will hold no inquest
on the body Of Luther W. Palmer, but
will give Il certificate of death from heart
disease, either this afternoon or tomorrow
morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

VIC DNVNIIITTIG HUUHl VHU OOUTV IlUTIoU
There will not DO sessions of Chancery
or Orphans Courts until August 8.
The funeral of John MGAlcer, who was
found dead on Sunday morning, will take
place to morrow.
$. L, Bowers, connected with tho Will
mngton and Northern freight depart.
mnnt, had IL slight attack Of paralysis on
Monday. He is now In u fair way for re-
covcry.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Bcnj. portcrs hack will leave Mrs. Tag.
rert's store ut 7th and Market streets every
day except Wednesdays and Saturdays at
So'clock for the camp grounds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

The Christiana and Brandywine Creeks
are favorito streams for outings these
warm afternoons and evenings. Parties
Of young people can always DO seen in
row and sail boats enjoying themselves.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

$50 she refused you, did she?"
"Yes."
"Promise to be q sister to you?''
"No; better than that"
''Indecd?"
eyes; said she'd buy the kind I
wheel recommended. detroit New
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Neal Comfy, who has the contract fol
placing gravel on the Concord pike, had /
horse overcome by the heat on Tuesday
and narrowly escaped death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Rev. Ezra Tinker, d. d., L. l.. D., and
Rev. j. w. Laytield were the speakers at
the Pomeroy Camp on Tuesday. 1t was
known as Temperance Day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

If you want n good time and plenty of
fish, go on tho Uncle Lew Club excursion
to Fishing Banks tomorrow night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Mrs. Howarth, of 2lS jefferson street,
has returned homo from six weeks
visit near Woodland Beach, accompanied
by Mrs, VIM. CONG and daughter Flo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Tho Republicans of the Fifth ward will
meet Friday night TO elect delegates to
the county convention.
III" Sixth ward kcpuhltCans will lu"ct
Tomorrow night at the Young Mons H.
puhlicAn ClMN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
TIN. MARK FITS.

Tho street market Wl1 vol patron
iz3i Following were the pcca-;
Lggsll to II cts per dozen; butter
"a and - cents per pound; new potatoes.
JUc.s per half psck; crab appes
= to lpC Il half peek bananas. to u
cents per dozen; cabbage, 3 TO 5 cents
per hoa1 apples Zoe per half peck
beeIs 10 80 bunch; tomatoes lOC
per quarter peek; squashas 2 to each
chickens GOc to II pair peaches 10 to ID G
half pix, lima beans l5c quart; cucum;
bers to Sc ehGh; egg plants to y G do.
peas 20c half peck; string beans &c 10.
splunch 100 huff peck; lettuce cents per
head; emons l0c doom; pneappI1s !
to ljc each goOjeberres lOc q
tox; currahLs l0c do; bIackberriAs 100
do, rasvbarries l0c do; cantalOupes SOC
basket; whtorInelons 10 to SOC each; corr.
Zoe DOZEN; celery Sc a buncA; plane
u to l5c at; grapes to loo ID.
At Durstcin's rs cigars S5c box, 80 ''u.
mntra Wrap cigars 81 81, % cigars 5Vt ) h.
End street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

At reasonable prices by II machinist
who thoroughly understands his bust
ness, Take your bike to the Keystone
Machine Co., No. 2Ul West Sixth
street Lawn mowers and cutlery
shhrpencd and sewing machines re-
paired
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

All tired feelings arc quickly relieved by
DR.. Simm's Vegetable Liver Pills. The
Standard Liver Pills Of the world, 6O6
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
Think
of the
Comfort

Of the August out Of a
Crash Suit for
Comfort as little as 81;
a grey Mohair
Coat, $3.50; an Atwood Fan
mel Coat, black or blue, for
s. 50; a black Alpaca Coat
from sI.5o up; Blue Serge
Goat from s.; White Duck
Trousers at ST and 81 50;
Straw Hats 10 per cent. off
and good kussct Shoes at
lowest prices when you con-
slider style and quality. Our
Furnishing Goods Depart
ment is in shape to sell you
Underwear, NesIigc Shirts
Ncckwear and anything else
you need at prices that arc
making trade for us every
day. Don't buy Ncglise Out.
ing SHIFTS until you see what
we can give you at 50, 6 anc
Is cents.
Closet evenings except
Saturdays at 8 O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
NUGGETS OF NEWS

All but twopf the Kentucky diS'illcreS
hive 4E"eeA to suspend for eighteen
K,nthS
The harvest hiss been q failure through
eet tie most fertile grain producing dis
Wecs "a ~ south Of Russia.
In the Sixth Arkansas congrr 1sionnl dis
trirt Congressman Neal has been driritad
for the Dor! Ar:a,G reaamination by Judge
Fl ). Brundridge.
Frank Sloble and Charles Ewing, aged
lOnnd years respectively, wara drowned
while swimming in the swollen waters e.
White river at Brnwnston, lud
Dispatches from Crete tell of widespread
Mus.ullHan utrocitic1 Many villages have
been burned and piliascd. churches desc
Grated and S;.Cl.d pictures burned
Charles Corey and Miss Kate Fillman,
of Boston, were drowned yesterday while
boating in tho Niagara river between
Grand Island and the Canadian shore,
above Niagara Falls.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Get your best window screens made to
order at Harry Yergcr's, 40 Shipley st.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Owen Wyatt left today for Ocean Grove,
n, J.
DR.. Willard DerCkson is out of the city
On visit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Fancy Bosom Shirts 81. Ntgligce Mad
rnv-hirts 75c and II. Ncgligce Cheviot
st"r,s. attached collars i)c. Blue and
l'inci; Lacc Front Sailor Collar Sweaters,
u; wrrc Si.3o. Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, 2jc and jJa--rrducrd. Seamless
Half llua"-Sumnrr-! Tor .5c. Linen Col
lar, special make l@c ,lIspcndcrs for PIC
R.ldwl Cnucr ahir,-, ;}Jc Jean Drawers, .
f.,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

COCO lbs Havana Shoits for salsa. 8.
". corner Second and ShIplny streets at
20 cents a pound. City Market Cigar Va3.
TORY. II, II. BOURBON. prop.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

And Liver complaint you have printed
guarantees on every bottle OF Shilohs VI
taiiz-r. Itnever fails to cure. For sale
hyN. b. Danforth md and Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. a. T. Mcdowell have re.
turned home from Atlantic City, where
they have spent the past fifteen weeks.
Both have improved wonderfully in
health
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Try glass of our Kola Food for that
tired feeling. Taylor's Pharmacy, BOZ
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

II you want your carriage repaired go
to Walther and Co. Prices moderate and
all work gua.anteed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Rev. DR.. Tinker will preach at Summit
Grove, Baltimore Conference, Sunday
morning next. 1t is the last Sunday OF
the camp meeting at that place.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Don't forget the excursion of the Uncle
Lew Club to the Fishing Banks on steam
or Havana tomorrow night from w. &
n station g. "A
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

The best place to nave your carriage re-.
paired IL at Walther q Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

The weather tomorrow promises to be
from cloudy to clearing, possibly with
thunder showers and continued sultry
weather.
THE TEMPERATURES.
The Thermometer ut tho REPUBLICAN,
Office today:
7o'clock. 10 o'clock. 2 O'Clock.
II 50 80
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

1t will be low tide at the Fishing Banks
when the Uncle Lew Club arrives. just
the time to catch fish.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

There will be u supper at Oak Hill, the
proceeds for tho purpose Of replenishing
the Sunday school library, on Thursday,
from to 9p. III.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29

Fl. w. Merrill, IL leading confoctioncr of
Asbury Park, whose store is on the beach,
was arrested to-day Oh the charge Of dis
tributing obscene advertising cards. Tho
complaint was made by senator Bradley,
who was handed one Of the cards,
Merrill will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law The case will be brought
to the attention of the next grand jury.
Mr.. Merrill said in explanation that no
did not think he was violating any law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-29
Local QUOT AriONS.

J on can Ger
during all OF
August out Of a
Crash Suit for
as little as 81;
a grey NIChair
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
II DAY.

MS we two. it's We two, it's we two for aye,
All the world and We two, and heaven be our
stay.
nike y laverock in the lift, sing, o bonny
bride!
All the world was Adam once, with Eve by
his side.
what's the world, my lass. my lover What can
it do?
Am thine, and thou art mine; life is sweet
and new.
n the world la, missed the mark, let it stand
by,
For we two have gotten leave, and once more
Wen try.
Like a lavcrock in the lift, sing, o bonny
bride!
rs we two, it's we two. happy side by side.
Take . kiss from me, thy man. Now the song
begins,
"Al IL made afresh for US, and the brave
heart wins"
When the darker days come, and no sun will
shine,
Ihou shall dry my tears, lass, and I'll dry
thine.
rs we two, it's We two, while the worlds
away,
Aitting by the golden sheaves ON our wedding
day.
Jean Ingclow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Notice of Mortgage Sale.

whereas, default Las been made in the pay
ment Of the money secured by a mortgage dated
and executed by T. Costlow and Mary j. Cost.
low, husband and wife, mortgagors, OF Lake
county, South Dakota, to John Ogden Of Fern
Bank, Ohio, MORTGAGE, which mortgage was
duly filed for record in the office OF the register
of deeds Of Lake county, South Dakota, on the
26th day OF October. 1888, at $40 p. M, and re-
corded in book X OF mortgages, on page 14;
whereas, 1t was stipulated in said m ortRape that
should default be made In the payment of the
due, ' then the Whole principal and interest
should become due and payable, and said mort
gage might be foreclosed by q sale Of the mort
gagged premises; whereas, default consists in the
failure Of s.,d morteagcrs TO pay the principal
thereon. to wit, $157 SO, now due; whereas, the
whole amount claimed TO be due on said mort
| gage 10 $3.50 principal nd $l57.69 interest, and
an attorneys fee Of $40 a. provided by law
been instituted to recover the debt secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof, now, there
fore, notice is hereby given that by virtue OF the
power contained In said mort age, and in pur:
provided, the said mortgage will be foreslosed
by q sale of the mortgaged premises therein de-
scribed, at public auction. at the front door OF
the court house, in the city Of Madison, Lake
county, OF his deputy, on the 18th day of Febru
airy, 1886. at one O'Clock p. m. Said mortgaget
premises are situated in the county OF Lake
state Of South Dakota, and are described ss fol
section seven ca, township one hundred ant
ave Q0bI range ffty-one t51), containing ont
hundred hfty-eight and II loo acres according I.
government survey thereof.
Dated At Madison, s. D., DeeemSer 81, 1899.
D. D. HoLDRIDGE I SON, Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgage.
N. A. FOX, Sheriff of Lake Co., =. d
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Music in America.
The Stage.

Illustrated articles upon the best
and newest plays and the foremost
actors, particularly the best Amer
lean productions. These r much
more than gossip of players. They
are entertaining discussions of the
dramas that are talked about. Such
treatment is not found in any
other magazine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
It Cures.

DR.. Miles Nervine IS sold On a p.-.'r=
guarantee that the first pOttIc ~: g., .s:.,.
AIldrusgists sell it at 81, 6 bottles Tor d. q
1t will be sent, prepaid, Oh RECEIPT OF l 80"
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., ElHAurt. 80.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Illustrations.

The Magazine will be we'll and
thoroughly illustrated from cover
to cover. Competent artists and
improved methods of making and
printing the plates will be employ
ed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

once OF Commiesioner Of School and Public
Lands: Notice 10 hereby given, that on the 1s,
day OF April, 1896, all Of the unsold and Unbiased
School Lands In the county Of Lake will be offer
ed for sale at pubic auction, to the highest bid
der at the front door of the court house In said
county. Said sale will be held between the
hours of ten O'Clock q. m. and i've O'Clock p. IN,
each day until all the tracts Of School Lands
have been offered for sale.
Pierre, 3. D., January II, 1896.
j. l.. LOCKHART,
COMMISSIONS OF School and Public Lands
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Lease N0tice.

Office Of Commissioner of School and Public
Lands: Notice IL hereby given that on the ENC
day OF April, 1896, all the nneold and Unbiased
school Lands in the county Of Lake will De offer
ed for lease to the highest bidder, at public anc
tion at the front door Of the court house In said
county. Said leasing will be held between the
hours OF ten O'Clock q. m. and five o'clock p. IN
OF each day. until all the tracts OF School Lands
have been offered for lease.
Pierre, 5. D., January II, 1896:
}. l.. LOCKHART,
Commissioner OF School and Public Lnnds
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

and now c~ycr"th:H" IS Cla.Tcl. I
sleep Soundly, ! feel bright. active
and ambitious. cal co more II enc
day now than l used JOdo II week.
For this great good | give ~, Niles
Restorative Nervice tHo+u.c clc.~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
The Covers.

The covers are different every
month. They are designed by
popular artists, and the covers for a
wear will be valuable as an art col
lection in themselves.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
The Fashion Department

which for years has given the
latest fads and fashions. is of par
ticular interest to women.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

Of late, when a man does anything in
which there is nonsense, he says he was
hypnotized. -Atchison Globe.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
DISEASES OF THE sATN.

The intense itching and sularting incl
dent to eczema, letter, s%alt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and a ~favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what q horse needs when in bad condi.
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge
Frank Smith, Druggist,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-20
HOW PUss REGARDS MAN.

The eat was a solitary roamer. whose
companion were the trees of its native
forests 1t found home in the hollow
trunks and safety among the branches.
How do we know that the cats ances-
tors were dwellers in the forest? Be
cause every kitten takes to a tree as
readily as duck to water Also be-
cause nearly all forest jewellers are
notified in color. so that they may not
be conspicuous among the light and
shadows beneath the trees. While |
was considering what was the probable
view held by cats about human beings,
1t was suggested by one ingenious
friend that probably they regard a
man as a kind OF locomotive tree, pleas
ant to rub against, the lower limbs of
which afford comfortable seat, and
from whose upper branches occasion
ally drop tid-bits Of mutton and other
luscious fruits. We may laugh at the
theory. but it has quite a respectable
string of facts behind 1t to back 1t up.
If the Kanakas argued from the pig to
the horse, why should the cat not pass
from the familiar tree TO the unfamiliar
organism called man?
The eat, in spite of the domestic
character it has acquired. Is in reality
the least tame Of our animal servants.
As far as its duties are concerned man
has taught it practically nothing. Its
methods of pursuing rats, mice, and
birds are an entirely its own II is in
deed rather a wild animal which has
taken up its residence in our houses for
its own purposes rather than a servant
or slave. Louis Robinson in North
American Review for August.