The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-13
ODDS AND ENDS.
g. WILLIAMS

Apparently the American woman Is fond
of cats. This conclusion is irresistible after
a visit 20 Walnut Bridge Farm, q curious
establishment near Boston, where It is
growing in this country. Exactly 1,150 cats
Of various ages were shipped from this place
last year, an average Of nearly 100 a month,
or more than three a day. The amount re-
ceived for the consi gnments footed up near
" 10000, and this year the business is
expected tc Increase at least 50 per cent
Angor2s. being comparatively rare, have
attained q corresponding high position IN
the esteem Of those able to afford such
luXuries; society demands thoroughbred AMI
mails. This country has been a little back
ward in introducing the Angora, and until
recently they have not been within the
reach Of the public. Not only was the cos
Of importing them very considerable, but
the risk incurred in bringing the animal
to this climate was great. But now they
have become very hardy here. 1t is said
that their hair grows longer and is much
brighter, and that in every way the Ameri-
can Angora is superlative animal
Prices vary. ranging as follows: The best
full grown, male OF female, SO to $25; sec
ond, IS to SO; Kittens S. to SO each either
sex. Pairs. cats closely mated for breeding.
the best S25 others, SIS and $40; kittens.
SO and S15 The solid colors are much
more expensive than the mixed. yet many
prefer the latter
The Persian cat Is also very popular. It
differs from the AngOra chiefly in that It's
tail is larger and the hair fuller and coarser
at the end. The eyes should be large. full
and round with soft expression Another
popular variety is the Russian. The tabby
cat is remarkable on account Of the variety
Of eolors in It's coat. The name "tabby''
has reference to it's peculiar markings, being
derived from a word meaning ribbed silk.
The Abyssinian cat is included in the tabby
variety 1t is believed that this breed is
identical with the Egyptian cat which was
wOrshiped so many centuries ago.
Dear mel You viii think I am an old
maid and that I have "coiffed St. Cathe
rine" if keep on talking about cats!
A little bride who thoroughly understands
the art Of setting herself OF to advantage
has invented a new nightdress which ad-
mirably displays the beauty Of her spoCless
and well-turned throat. She has ordered q
dozen Of these to be made for her by one
OF our leading rousseau makers The ma
terlal is Of Chinese washing silk, and is
finished at the neck with a wide sailor col
lar effect trimmed with insertion and lace.
The night robes are all Of white, but the
lace on each differs. On one is Maltese
(straw colOred) houncing and insertion. On
another Valenciennes, on another heavy
Irish work. On another old English point
etc.
Polishing cloths similar to those used by
jewelers. for rubbing silver are made by
boiling soft cotton cloths in an ounce Of
hartshorn powder mixed with a pint OF
sweet milk Boil i've minutes, pass through
e. wringer. and dry quickly before the IRE,
or dip quickly in cold water to partly cool
and then wiring out with the hand. These
cloths nay be used to wipe the silver daily
after it Is washed and dried.