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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Yachting Disaster Near Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 2S-A tiny sailing
yacht, compass gone, and all knowledge
of direction lost by the crew of three.
drifted all last night on Lake Michigan,
capsizing this morning just as help was
at hand Thurman Malone. of cincin-
natl. went 20 the bottom with the boat,
while Seth Warren and Lou Biederman
his COMPANIONS, were rescued with diff
ticulty by the steamer City of Chicago.
As the steamer approached, the sailboai
turned over and sank, but Warren and
Biederman mayed TO swim until assist
auce arrived. The men had attempted
10 sail fIom ChiCngO 20 Wauke6an.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
MEETING AT CAPETOWN.
Demand for support of Miner
Chamberlain Commended.

CAPE TOWN, June ga meeting of
1900 Loyalists, under the presidency Of
the Mayor of Cape Town, was held here
this evening" and adopted, with the great
est enthusiasm, resolutions supporting
Sir Alfred Miner, Governor Of the Colony,
and British High Commissioner in South
Africa in his recent negotiations with
President Kruger and thanking the
Canadians ana Australians for their
offers of assistance. An immense over
flow meeting was also held.
The former, at which Right Hon. Sir
John Gordon Sprigg former Premier OF
the colony, and numerous other political
leaders. were present. was addressed by
several Johannesburgers. Sir Gordon
Sprigg also addressed the meeting, de-
claring that unless Sir Alfred Miner were
absolutely supported, there was danger
that Cape Colony would secede from
the empire. He declared himself con-
WINGED that Great Britain was solidly be-
hind the Imperial Secretary of State for
the Colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, whose
recent speech before the Unionists OF
Birmingham, England, dealing with the
Transvaal problem, he warmly com
,,1audpd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
HEAVY LOSS FOR SENATOR CLARK
Fierce Fire In His Verdi Reyerbera-
tory Furnace.

JEROME, ARIZ., June N.-F'ire broke
out in the Verdi Copper Company's rev.
erberatory furnace last night and is still
burning fiercely. The furnace is the
largest OF it's kind In the United States,
and is directly under a railroad track.
Back Of it a few feet are a number of
coke-bins. To the north are the vitals
of the mine, the power-house. represent
ing an inves' ment OF $4,000. The frame
work held 100 tons OF coke and this mass
of infammable material fell with crash
on the fire. and the whole caused most
intense hear. The loss which will be
very heavy. will fall upon Senator Clark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
AinsnuitO Killed Him.

WELLsBORO', PA. Juna 3.--Frederiek
Knapp died at his home, at Delmar.
Monday night from the effects Of a mos
quito's bite on the left temple. ne was
he was bitten and the wound was soon
painfully swollen. IL was further aei,
lated by o comrades humping his head
against the wound while wrestling, and
greatly increased 1t in size. His suffer-
iings were excrIciating
Iiis symptoms resembed hydrophobia,
and II required half dozen men to hold
him in bed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Gifts To Harvard.

CAMBRIDGE. MASS. June 2g.-The
Harvard alumni held their annual dinner
after the commencement exercises. Presl-
dent Elliott. in opening, spoke of the gifts
10 the university during the past year,
Semitic building. BY Jacob II. Schiff. and
An anonymous gift Of 100000 for a build
ing of architecture. Governor Roger
W0lcott. the French Ambassador; Nj.
Jules Cambon; Admiral Sampson, and
General Leonard Wood made brlef al,
dresses. All the speeches were greeted
with great applause. General Wood
however. aroused the enthusiasm of his
hearers in an especial degree.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Charge AGAINST Postmaster Otto.

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-The Post;
Office Department was officially notified
today Of the arrest OF Postmaster Louis
ono, of Key West, Fla. and the placing
Of the post-office in the hands OF his
sureties. Otto Is charged with rendering
false accounts. and tho postal authorities
here assert their BELIEF that the salaries
due employees have been shaved by the
postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
DrOwnings Near Manila.

VICTORIA. &. g.. June 2S-Details OF
the drowning Of five men Of company g..
Twelfth Infantry, United States army, IN
the Pasig river. June 81. were brought
from the Orient by the steamer Empress
Of China. Four bodies have been recov-
ered as follows: Those Of Corporal r
Herman, Jasper l.. Whims, Nels Ander-
son. and Joseph Nuneville. They were
buried in the new National Cemetery ad-
Joining the old Spanish cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Kruper Moved to Reconsider.

PRETORIA, June rs The conferences
between President Kruger ana Ml'
Fischer, a member OF the ExecutiSS
rcvncil Of the Orange Free State, VINO
was the bearer of compromise suggestions
from the Orange Free State, in the matter
Of the dispute between Great Britain ana
the Transvaal. have been concluded. Inc
eanaral impression is that Fischer's mis-
sston has heen successful. He afterward
conferred with Mr.. Conyngham Green
me british diplomatic agent here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
KILLS HER BABY GIRL
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE)

sage was received. This was from Coro-
ner Taylor. who said: Been arrested;
don't wire any more. but come at once"
This last telegram was to Mrs. Ellis's
mother.
Mrs. Ellis Is not over II years of age.
While her mother was the proprietress
of the Mineral Hotel. at Crewe. Va. she.
at the age OF II years, became enamored
OF one Of the boarders. named j. c. Ellis.
and soon thereafter her mother broke up
at Crewe and returned to Farmville. Ellis
continued his attentions, but there were
objections on the part OF the parents
Of the girl 10 a continuation of the en-
sagement that had been made between
the couple. One day Lizzie stole from
home and boarded a train. She was met
by Ellis and they went to Weldon n. C..
where they were married. They lived
peaceably and happily together for a
short time. at Portsmouth, Va, or New
port News, and then returned TO Mrs.
Ellis's old home. in Farmvlle. Here
they were respected and we'll thought OF.
In March, OF 1897. a girl baby was born
10 them. she being the only issue OF the
marriage. 49,
When the call was made for volun-
tecrs Ellis took up arms and went into
the service. He sent regularly TO his vile
a large portion Of his salary as soldier,
and in other ways .evinced his love for
her. When mustered out of service he
returned joyously TO his wife and infant
daughter. but for some reason he re-
NAMED in Farmville only short time.
IL is said that he is now working in
trunk-factory in Petersburg. 1t was with
the full consent of Mrs. Ellis's parents
that she left here Monday afternoon TO
visit her sister at Burkeville. The Dis
patch correspondent called at the home
Of the unfortunate woman tonight.
where the greatest grief was witnessed
Mrs. Allen, the mother of Mrs. Ellis, was
Frustrated. while the father was dunn
founded and scarcely knew what to think
or say. The mourning and grooming OF
the aged mother were heartrending.
Mr. Allen will leave on the early morn
ing train tomorrow for Richmond. He
said that he idolized Lizzes baby and
so did his wife. He was asked what Mrs.
Elliss mental condition was when she
left here. and his reply was that he saw
nothing unusual about her. He said Liz
zie was devoted to her baby, and her ac-
ton was a mystery TO him. The news OF
the terrible affair is a sensation greater
than has been thrust upon our people for
many years.
Not known i'm Petersburg.
telegram from Petersburg to the Dis
patch last night said that Jarrad c. Ellis
could not be located there. He is not
known in the 'Cockade City, and there is
no such establishment as Levy's trunk
factory, though there are three such es-
tabhshmonts there.
Mrs Ellis is a sister of Captain J. ID.
Allen. of Company c, Third Virginia
Regiment, in which her husband served.
She Is a stenographer and typewriter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
KRUGER STILL DEMANDS ARBITRA-
TON.

LONDON. June 29.--The Johannesburg
correspondent of the Standard says:
president Kruger, it is understood here
persists in his demand for arbitration as
an essential condition TO any settlement
In the mean time, the IransVaal con-
Times buving provisions and war mate
rial and il has arranged with the Meth
erlands Railway Company to have aoso-
lte control of the railway lines in the
orange Free States in the event OF war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Not known i'm Petersburg.
A MACHINIsT TAKES LAUDANUM.
Mr. Malone Has Dispute With His
wife, and il Driven to Ii.

Mr. Charles r. Malone, who resides at
No. 723 Scott street, and is a well-known
machinist, attempted suicide about Z
O'Clock yesterday morning by drinking
two ounces of laudanum.
Mr. Malone and his wife had some
words, and the husband took an ounce
of the laudanum. That had not the de-
sired effect, and he took another ounce.
The situation grew alarming. and Mrs.
Malone sent for the ambulance. DIR.
Goode, in charge hurriedy responded,
and after an hour and a half of heroic
work he brought the patient around all
ninIf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Cuhnnnenth RenOrts.

WASHINGTON, June @.-General
Brooke's death report from Habana,
dated June 9th, is as follows: Death
renort 18th, Santiago-Acting-A Assistant
Surgeon Frederick w. Fabrlcuis; Privates
lanes McCasley and Charles r. Rogers
Company G. Fifth Infantry, and Michael
l.. White. late Fourth Volunteer infantry
ii ~ yeiIow-fever, and Private John II.
cassidy. Company A. Fifth Infantry. OF
malarial haematuria.' -.
General Brooke also reports the death
Of wagner Swan Jensen, Company Is;
veilow-feyer. on the 26th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Young Printer Drowned.

Tebo. q young printer financial secretary
of Norfolk Typographical Union, and
prominent in Young Mems Christian AS.
ISOLATION and church work, was drowned
in Linkhorn Bay Princess Anne county.
This morning. He donned a bathing suit.
and was accompanied in a boat by his
SISTER and other ladies. He plunged into
the water. but never came TO the surface
The booy has not been recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
RIVAL BANKS ron MANILA.
Two Sets of Applicants for the ''First
National"

CHICAGO. June 2S.-Local capitalists
have applied for a charter for the
National Bank Of Manila. The appli-
cants are j. l.. Fulton. r. r. Bliss. j. II.
Strong J. l.. Ray. and A. l.. Dewar
The bank. If granted charter, Will
start with 10000 capital.
Another franchise Tor the First
National Bank OF Manila has also been
asked from the Federal Government at
Washington By Chicago men. among
whom are A. l.. Wright and r. a.
Busby No action has been taken on
either application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
The south Dakota Republicans.

REDFIELD. s D.. June &.-The State
Republican Convention met here al noon
to-day, with a large representation. Reso-
lutions strongly endorsing President Nc
Kinley's foreign policy, and reiteratlng
fealty to the money plank OF the 81.
Louis Convention, were adopted.
The principal incident OF the conven-
ton IS the presence of Fl. l.. Loucks. the
former apostle Of Populism. as dele
gate from Duel. his home county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Picnic of Emmanuel schools.

The Sunday schools OF Emmanuel Bap,-
list church morning and afternoon heio
= ioinf picnic az YOungs Pond yesterday.
Tbe weather was perfect for such an
curing About 800 went out. and the
day was delightfully."- spent. Boating,
games. and other pleasures were enjoyed.
Nam rcmained at the picnic grounds
until late al night. and all returned great
iv pleased With tia days outing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Tn. Venezuela Arbitration.

PARIS. June 2S.-The Venezuela Arbi-
tration Commission resumed Its sessions
to-day. and Sir Richard webster tn i
presentation OF the case Of Great Britain.
q, The conclusion of Sir Richard Web
ster's speech. the British representatives
held a short meeting. All parties agree
that Sir Richard IS making strong case
President Loubet will give ball 70 al
the commissioners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
nrf -. N.,rIC- COAST LINE RAILROAD

COMPANY OF VIRGINIA..
The Board OF Directors have declared q
dividend OF THREE PER CENT. on
the eapltal stock OF the Atlantic-Coast
line RAILROAD Company OF Virginia, In
ending the original stock and the Class
e stock OF the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad Company; and a DIVIDEND
The Petersburg railroad, on the par value
AZ 500 thereof. out Of the net earnings
~ his company for The six months end
ing June 50, 1888. payable on JULY s. 1893.
10 Stockholders, Of record IN each sssd COM
trsnsfer-books will be closed from the
asd Of June 20 the Sd Of July 1893. both
inclusive. W. ~ ,yVNnS,
lie fS-td ifedsurefs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
s,enoerapher Heir TO Millions.

CHICAGO, June B.--John X. OConnor,
stenographer OF this city. claims 20
have been notified that ne is one Of four
heirs 10 the estate left by the late Ear
of Cochrane, near DunferInline, Scotland.
and valued at $4,000. or thc~otnsr
heirs. two live in Scotland and the tolrth
In Montana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors OF the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
sroad Company have declared a DrvI-
DEND OF THREE AND A HALF DOL
LARS PER SHARE on the common stock
and dividend obligations Of the company,
pavabie JULY /, 1889. to holders OF the
same of record on the 10Th OF June. 1888.
after which date the transfer-books will
be closed until July 5, 1899
j. u. WINSTON,
ie I'D Jy inc Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
HEIGHT OF Mount Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, June 2S.--Numerous
bureaus as TO the measurements OF
Mount Mckinley, in Alaska. The eleva-
ton of this mountain as determined by
the Geological Survey parties during the
past field season is 20. AGA feet above mean
sea-leyel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Office of Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company,
Richmond. Va, June IS, 1883.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE
.DEcL,ARED A SEMI-ANNUAL DIvI-
DEND of A PER CENT free Of taxi,
payable to the stockholders JULY 1ST
NEXT Checks for this dividend will be
Oranges OF ADDRESS should be notified to
Company. WM. II. MCCARTHY.
1a 90-2w Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

SYRACUSE, N. Y. June 2s.-Tommy
RYAN to-day expressed his Willingness 20
fight Kid Mccoy. Ryan said ne wouia
most a forfeit with Lou Houseman. or
Chicago which the Kid could cover Il he
wished OF McCoy's willingness TO fight
Ryan professed 70 be sceptical, however
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

United Banking and Trust Company.
Richmond, Va, June 26. 1889.
CHECKS FOR THE REGULAR sESu-
ANNUAL DIVIDENDS on the prepaid
and full-paid stock OF this company viii
be mailed to stockholders on JULY l, 1883.
SAMUEL. s. ELAN.
1e 2l-6t Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
M Ye,iow-Fever In Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, June 2S-Admiral Van
Revnsn' surgeon general OF the navy. mas
received a report from the surgeon on
d,,,v AZ Porto Rican ports. stating that
r'ns, Satisfactory sanitary condition ex-
ists throughout the island. and that there
is NOT trace of yellow-fever there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Virginia Trust Company.

Richmond, Va, June 20. 1899.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
VIRGINIA. TRUST COMPANY has this
day declared the usual semi annual DIVI-
DEND OF THREE 90 PER CENT. free
or after MONDAY, July 8. 1899.
JOHN NORTON,
te 2i-td Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Citizens Exchange Bank,


Richmond, Va, June II. 1882
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared a DIVIDEND OF
TWO AND ONE-HALF PER CENT. out
payable on and after JULY /. 1899
ie 2l-td T. X. SANDS, Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
city Bank of Richmond.
Richmond. Va. juno Is. 1883.

Richmond. Va, June u, 1888.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have declared the usual SEMI-ANNUAIs
DIVIDEND OF THREE PER CENT out
Of the earnings for the past six months.
payable on or after JULY ]. 1883:
j. w. SINTON,
"a q-lOt Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Security Bank. 1l07 east
Planners National BANK

Richmond, Va, June Il, 1859.
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BANK
have to-day declared the regular SIX 90
PER CENT. SEAiI-ANNUAE DIVIDEND
on the capital stock Gree OF iaD. pay
able out of the earnings Of the past six
months, ON AND AFTER JULY !, 1889.
RICHARD I'll. SMITH.
lie 22-tJy2i Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Richmond Perpetual Building.
Loan and Trust Company,
1904 east Main street.

rup n6 HsIRIp0i9 Of 1 D;IR F.Is OF
THIS COMPANY have declared 0rom the
net earnings Of the past six months)) a
DIVIDEND OF 81 PER SHARE on the
paid-up stock. and ratably on the run
ming stock, payable at the office OF tho
company on and after JULY !, 1859.
HENRY s. HUTzLER,
je H-td Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Richmond. Va. june p. 1889.

THE BoARp of p I'll OF
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
of Richmond have this day declared
their usual SEAfI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND
CENT. out OF the net profits of the last
six months, free OF tax, payable TO the
stockholders on and after JULY LIST.
ie % I'd ]. Il. GLENN, Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Tho state BANK OF ylrgInia

Richmond Va, June %, iS99.
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BANK
have declared a DIVIDEND OF THREE
AND ONE-HALF PER CENT, payable
on and after JULY ], 1898.
WILLIAM NJ. HILL
ie 23-1Gt Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
uadame Dreyfus at Rennes.

RENNES. June 2s.-Madame Dreyfus
arrived here to-day. There was no
Demonstration upon the part OF the IN
habitants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
c.r,,.t Rumors In Habnna.

HABANA June 2S--Tbe Regeneration
E,snanoIa the Carlist organ. sreers al
the Madrid kilograms published in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

Metropolitan Bank,
Richmond, Va, June Il, 1889
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared DIVIDEND OF
the past six months. payable ON AND
AFTER JULY 3. 1899
IL. a. WILLIAMS.
lie 27-tJy 8 Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

No., II north Eleventh street.
u,n RIchmond, Va; June q lssg .
paNY HAVE sS;f,N Declared 3 Eel AZ A sEMf-AN-
NuAL DIVIDEND OF THREE AND
ONE-HALF PER CENT. @ 10 per cent?
out OF the earnings for the past SIN
months. payable on and after JULY J.
1859. SPENCER CORNICK.
10 2S-ft Secretary and TreAsurel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
U. s Government, s nan state IpsPOslsory.


THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared DIVIDEND OF
TWO AND oNE-HALF PER CENT out
NJ the earnings OF the past six months
sfree OF all taxes). payable TO the stock
holders on and after the Isl DAY OF
JULY J. w. LOCKWOOD.
fe 2i-2w Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

Old Dominion Building and Loan Assn
Richmond Va, June a. 1892
THE SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF
THREE PER CENT. on our Fifty-Dollar
Stock has been declared, and Will be pay
able al the Office of the association on
and after JULY /. 1893.
IL. A. BARBER,
10 25-tJy q Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Granite Building Company.
No. li0S east Main street. -

Richmond, va. JUNE -. l69.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPANY
have declared SEaiI-ANNUAls DlyI-
DEND OF THREE PER CENT free ~
tax out OF the earnings for the past SIX
months, payable on and after JULY I.
1880. SAMUEL X. PUi.IIAM.
Secretary and Treasurer.
je 2i.25.2 %. sozJy1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Ofiee Yirglnia STAG Insurance Company,

Office Virginia State Insurance Company,
Richmond. Va, June Is, 1899
AT A MEETING OF. THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS of this company, held to-
day, the usual SEMI-ANNUAI. DIVI-
DEMO OF 3 PER CENT. free OF taxi
was declared, payable 10 the stockhold-
ers on and after JULY 1. 1859.
CHARLES K. WILLIS.
lie 27-i0t Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
neriean Home

Building and Loan Association.
Richmond, va, juno ., 1900.
CHECKS FOR THE REGULAR SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDENDS on the prepaid
and fuliy-paid stock OF this association
viii be mailed 10 the stockholders on
July 1, 1899. r. b. ARNOLD,
jc 28-ft syecretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29
Union Bank OF RIchmond.

Union Bank OF Richmond,
Richmond Va, June ~. 1858.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have declared a SEMI-ANNUAL DIvI-
DEND OF THREE DOLLARS PER
SHARE free os taxi payable TO the
stockholders ON AND AFTER JULY !.
1899 j. b. BEASLEY.
je 27-tJy II Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-29

Old Papers for sale at i5c. per hundred
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-04-13
DICKENS DEAF KITTEN.
II Was Not Fool by Any Means--A
Bright Pussy.

At the cat show we ran across an
Englishman who CHANGED to know
many unrecorded tales Of Dickens, and
during a lull In the "meows" he casual
" inquired, Did you know, by the
way, that Charles Dickens was devot-
ed TO cats? He was indeed n lover of
all animals, and frequently became the
slave of his pets. Williamina. ilttir
white cat was a great iayoritc WIN
the entire household. but regarded the
great author az her especial friend. She
selected corner Of his study for her
individual property aud one day COM
mittcd the ludiscretiou of bringing In
her little family Of kittens from the
kitchen. one by one Dickens mad
them taken away bun WiIii1mna
brought them quietly back. Again
they were removcd.bnt the third time
of their return the little mother ala
not leave them in the corner. Instead
she placed them at her masters feet,
and taking her stand beside them
looked imploringly up at him. lhat
settled the question.
"Thereaft,r the kittens belonged 10
the study and made themselves royal
" at home swarming up the curtains,
plnying about the writing table and
sGanIperiHg BGiiud riiu book shelves
until they were one by one given away,
all but poor little deaf one, which,
from her devotion TO Dickens. became
known as the masters eat This III.
tie creature followed him about like n
dog. and sat beside him while nc
wrote. One evening Dickens was read
ing by small table. upon which stood
lighted candle As usual, the cat
was ut his elbow Suddenly the light
went out Dickens was deeply inter
cstcd in his book and he proceeded 10
rclight the candle, strolling the cat
while ne did So. Aftcrward he remem
bcrcd that puSS had looked at HIM
somewhat rpproachfuIly while she re
ceived the carcss. II was only when
the light again became dim that the
reason Of her melancholy suddenly
dawncd upon him Turning quickly
he found her deliberately putting out
the candle with her paw. and again
she looked at him appcalinely She
was lonesome; She wanted to be pet
ted, ana this was her device for gain
Ing her end