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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
VIII be Carried to Atlanta.
cBr Assoc,ated Press !,

( WASHINGTON, September ar. n.
Croxton, the Atlanta book-keeper, arrested
here last night on charges preferred by
an Atlanta manufacturer. will be taken
back TO Atlanta tomorrow or Wednes-
day.
Governor Gambler telegraphed tonight:
Hold Y. II. creXton. charged with felo-
NY. nr..' my agent arrives with requiss-
ton for htr>1.''
chief-of-Poli Manly, a; Atlanta. also
wired that an officer will leave there to-
morrow with necessary papers TO take
Croxton back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
No loss OF Life.

y
HOUSTON, GENAS. September PA
special from GolGthwaite says there has
been no loss of life, bur that the rise in
the Colorado has swept away all Bridges
and DESTROYED cattle and crops. Many
houses have been destroyed, and a hun
d,,ed families are homeless, though they
escaped 10 the highlands.
A special from LlaRo says the Llano
River, a tributary of the Colorado. is IL
feet above normal. and mas done much
damage in the valleys.
T No loss Of life has been reported. Re
ports from various points in West and
North Texas are 10 the effect that ali the
small streams are greatly swollen. and
are sending a large volume of water into
ffle larger streams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
THE S. A. L.
a Convention Called to Meet in Jack
sunvifIe
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Sept. 2i.-Hon.
]. T. Patrick, chief industrial agent of the
Seaboard Air Line, has called q meeting
OF the Seaboard Air Line Industrial AS
ISOLATION in Jacksonville. October 9th,
18th and 26th. The convention Will be for
the purpose of improving the stock, in
cressing the manufacturing and beauti-
fying the houses along the Seaboard sys-
TEN.
One feature viii be for all State and
county representatives of public instruc-
ton The Youths Companion has agreed
to present 100 flags to the school houses in.
the territory covered showing the best
care and attention.
The promoters of the convention are
preparing for 800 delegates and a number
of prominent visitors from all sections of
the South and East
The annual convention to be held in this
city in October will be in the Board of
Trade rooms. the Jacksonville Board of
Trade lending its encouragement to the
arrangements for the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
HAY IN PETERSBURG.
The Congressman Made Telling

Especial DlsDatc,l to TIE Times)
PETLRSBU re, VA, Sept. 2i.-Congress-
man Hay, o. the Seventh District, and
George L, Browning, of Rappahannock
county, addressed q Democratic meeting
at the COURTHOUSE tonight. Browning
spoke first and confined his discussion
mainly to the questions of Imperialism
and trusts. He also scored the Republic
cans.
Congressman Hay made a telling speech
He pointed out the enormous expense the
Government would incur by a policy of
imperialism and found trusts a topic on
which to spend a considerable time. All
the leading issues OF The campaign Were
touched upon. but neither Of the speakers
discussed the money question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
BY Venus' Light.
(Rr hScnnintI

GENEVA, Sept. 24.-Dr. G. Brooks has
succeeded in photographing objects solely
by the light from the planet Venus. BY
this Is not meant photosraphing the planet
itself, for this has been done many times.
The experiment was made in the obser-
tatory where all outside light was ex-
Guided except that from Venus through the
upper dome. The time was the darkest
hour of the night after the planet had
risen and before the approach of dawn.
The views We're remarkably clear, intense
una full.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
SMALL CURRENCY.
Arrangements for Supplying the De
nand Being Made.
tBy Associated Press.)
Work. Sentar,ber o.

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, September @.-Frank
vanderlip. Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury, conferred witt. bankers In this
city today with reference to supplying
the extraordinary demand for small cur
rency. While what was known as hand
TO lland' money is always rather scarce at
this season. the supply of 81, So and S.
bills is now wholly inadequate. The sub
treasury had great piles Of soiIed or mutt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
yillReceive a Pecra@e.

(Bg AssocIateU Htess.J
LONDON, Sept 24-It is understood that
George G. Goshen, First Lord Of the Ad-
miraltv, who has announced that he will
not seek reelection to Parliament, will,
in the event Of the triumph OF the Sails
;,urv-Cha7nberlain coalition at the com
ing general election, be continued in his
present post after having received a peer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Roosevelt Speaks to Miners.
(Ry Associated Press J

LARAMIE, WYOM., Sept 24.-Gov-
ernor Roosevelt made a short stop at the
mining town of Hanna to-day. lie ad-
dressed about 800 miners, reminding
them OF the times four and six years ago,
when it was difficult for miners TO set
work. and asked them TO compare those
times with the present, when all were
employed and all obtaining good wages,
and asked if they wanted TO change back
again to the hard times from which
they had emerged with so much diff
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
To Rarass british Line

(Dy Associated Press.)
LONDON. September AIR. Steyn
and Reitz.s' says a dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Lorenzo MARQUES, will remain
with the fighting burshers: and ii is es-
minated that a force OF Beers, aggreeating
from 7ape 10 12,coo, is planning 10 harrass
The British lines Of communicative"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
AS FLOODS
UNI RECEDENIED
Colorado Higher Than
Ever Before Known
AND STILL RISING.
Warning Sent to All Points By Coy
ernor Sayers.
THE TRINITY ALSO BOOMING.
Rapidly Reaching High Mark Estab-
l.shch in Eighteen Hundred and
Nincty-Tae Brazos Is Dat
OF Its Banks and Great
Damage Is Being
Wrought.
THE TRINITY ALSO BOOMING.
tBy Associated press.)


AUSTIN, TEXAS. September 24-Gov-
ernor Savers wired tonight TO all points
south Of here warning notices ina, the
most terrific flood in the history of the
Colorado River, which flows ny this city,
tatn sorges 10 The northwest Of here, and
Is expected at this place by midnight
The warning was sent cus by Governor
Savers in response 10 The following tele-
graphic warning:
.'Goldthwaite. September p.
TO Governor Savers:
Notify ali towns on Colorado River and
alare towns notify county points, that
river is ten feet higher than ever before
known. and is sin rapidly rising. Very
urgent.
tsigneao Phil. H. CLEMENTS.
State Representative.
The river has been rising very rapidly
ut Austin since 4 O'Clock this afternoon
end reports from Goldillwadte at S O'Clock
tonight. say that the water is still rapidly
rising there, The rise at that point WAS re-
ported 10 be SIS feet at dark Along the Colo
RADIO water sheds. very heavy rains have
Fallen during the past four days. and the
Mss reported coming down now is % 1. ct
higher than the one shat broke the Austin
dams and wrecked the chy'S light and
power plant last April II is expected that
tbs great rise viii sweep past Austin about
midnight and all parties We're COM
ununicated with where possible, warning
Them TO escape
Governor Savers left here tonight for
Galveston to inspect the work done there
by the various relief COMMITTEES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
s.l.-. ..,t. ascl.rcs.n,cd.

by >lhsaC1ststSi ssit5Ssh
KANSAS CITY, k1AS.. StBt, 9re
Than one hundred delegates 10 The Four
henth Annual Convention OF the United
typothetae OF America, which opens In
fToeum Hall Tomorrow. arrived here to-
lay. Among the cities represented by
lo-dny's arrivals are: Norfolk. Va: Rich
npnd Va: and Atlanta The members of
HE I'sppthets.e We're guests of the Come
ienAscJai Siu.: 81 an informal reception at
be clubs rooms Tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Naval Mauoueyrcs.

1Ey ASsOclAtcH -IFess.J
NEWPORT, r. !. September 25-Ihe
naval rnanoeuvres were held off this port
last night, and on their completion early
this morning the opinion was general that
the squadron of defense won over the at
1aclxine squadron. but the question is 10
%, TO a board for determination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
~ Action on Dividend.


NEW YORK. sept 2i-The Tennessee
coal and iron CompaRy's Executive COM
r1fttse he'd a special meeting today for
the purpose OF considering and acting On
rhe ordinary business contracts w.ta other
comDa MES. etc, and 10 hear the reports
of officers up TO date. No consideration
was given 10 rae mater az dividend
which viii be taken up a. the regular
r,naotsr,o, in C-tRler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25

..When the attention OF the DEBTOR oai INK
was called to the error, ehey p1.h -
sba,+aea and there is consequently no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
nt,s- RICHARD Levins.

lsnacia! DisDatch to The Times)
GORDOSSVILLE. VA, September "a
Mrs. Richard Levins. an old and highly
esteemed lady, Of this city, died last We'd
nasday evening, and was laid TO rest in
Mapleyood Cemetery on Friday Father
walsh. of Charlottesville, conducted the
burial obsequieS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
TO HAVE GOOD RACES.
Programme arranged by the Tide
water association.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)


Especial Dispatch to The Times)
TAPPAHANNOCk, VA, Sept. 24.-F'ol-
lowing is the programme for the races
under the auspices of the T!dewater Agri-
cultural and Stock Association:
First day, October 3d-FIrst race, gentle
mems driving race. one mile heats, two
in three-For horses owned in Caroline,
King and Queen, Atiddlesex, Richmond
and Essex counties.
Second race, running, one-half mile
heats-Two in three.
Third race. running. nve-eighths mile
dash.
Second day, October 4th-First race, run
Ming race, one-half mile heats-Two in
three.
Second race, trot or pace, free for all,
one mile-Three in five.
Third race. running. six furlongs, dash.
Fourth race, trot, three-minute class, one
mile-Three in five. :
Third day, October 5ttl-First race, run
ming mile, dash.
Second race, t-ot or pace. free for all,
one mile-Two in three.
Third race, running, five furlongs, dash
Half breed.
Fourth race, trotting. best two in three,
mile heats. $40 class.
On first day at II o'clock will be tour
nanent for $50 cash prizes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25

.-,.. fitted exactly and CT tha oast
r,sss como 20 see W. Wa keep crutchss
sii ends ce braces. al kinds Of rubber
goods, air cushions AID pillows. also taA
stock OF hair brushes, Clothes brushes.
shoa brushes, fine colognss, toilet soaps.
,an6tarch,sf exuactS ETC.. etc. AL
Einds Of patent medt' ne.
49, OWENS & AI,oR DRUG CO.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
ar :In Da.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. September
Or. T.. Lee, Jr., General James G. Field
and ]. f RiNey addressed the Democrats
of Orange county to-day at the county
seat. A large crowd was present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Niisappropriated Funds.

(ByE Associated PreSs.)
HAMBURG, September 24-Leon Bard,
United States Vice-Consul, was sem
fenced TO-DAY TO fifteen months imprison-
ment for misrepresentation 1850 marks.
mart of an inheritance which he received
for TWO American women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
TOWN SWEPT AWAY.
Rise of Water by Night Destroyed
Macy Lives.
nr Associated Press.l

II
I AUSTIN, TEN. Sept. "A telephone
message received here tonight from Llano
BY the chief OF police. says that San Sabas
20 miles north of that place, containing
about ] 900 people, was partially swept
away by the food in the San Saba River,
which was still rising.
1t is feared there has been great loss
of life in the bottoms as the rise was in
the night and came without warning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Joint Polar Expedition.

(ISy Associated Press
LONDON, September 24.-Dr. Nansen ana
the Duke OF Abruzzi, according 10 a dis
patch to the Daily Express from Chris
tiana,. have agreed to undertake joint
expedition into North Polar regions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Charles w. Irvine.
(special DispatcA 10 The Times.)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Sept. "a
Mr. Charles William Irvine. former pro-
prfetor of Hotel Gleason. died at his resi-
dence, on Ridge Street. Saturday evening
at SIS o'clock, after a lingering Illness
from paralysis, in the ffty-sixth year OF
his age. His remains were carried this
morning to Lexington, Va, his former
.,o-oo for ;rfnrrueut
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
British 1senci, .,,c frro,,.icr,

Ivy AtAlciGted frtss.)
LORENZO MARQUES. Sept. 224-Br;tish
.,n.;n have reached the Portuguese
frestss-- Bocrs continue TO cross above
and be aw the portion held by the British.
The .idi;ig horse Of the Beers are in a.
terrible cond.s.oa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
pAIn nNER THE 5000.

circles, but the money couiu ~ - ca-
until the error was discoVereo a. -
curity Bank. oso
PAID OVER THE $500
The matter was entirely straignte.le'i %
Yesterday morning, and Major sra''csi'
-,resf5en. of the Merchants National
b.,,5aa :, Ty,a Times the following STATE
ment: o,,,+. of ono
or tho richmond banks last week OF So'oSt.
,aferrad to in Sundays Times, was causea
nv an error in settling the balances pe'"eei
the banks. ;,o,1.
was called to the error. they pala 'tie
shortage, and there is consequently no
loss ot,--o
of the cash at the Merchants NatEotia!'
snealling of the matter yesterday, saa:
.sU-hen on Saturday morning We had heard
nothing Of the missing money, almost
gave up hope and told Major Branch that
the money must have been stolen 1:3ii
nv desk. I felt just that way from IT,
s'Irhe error was one that might easily pc
made" continued Mr.. Purdue. I'VE haneie
q larger amount of cash. ] guess, tnan
any bank in the city, and Just at THIS tinle
we are sending large sums OF money 70
orr Southern correspondents VINO are puSS
paving for cotton. The very day lle us
crepancy occurred. l had TO SEND S1oNo
in currency south. ard a mistake cotlu
Fave been made in the fixing No of any one
of the packages. IT would. however, sure
w have been detected in time.
When the attention of Mr.. a. Bierne
Blair. cashier of TIE Security Bank. was
called TO the error, he iocu7arly remarked
that he and his clerks would claim the re-
ward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Hoston IL: New York, IA.

BOSTON. September 24.-Boston and
New York played a tie to-day. the game
being called at the end Of the seventh
inning on account of darkness. Heavy
batting and poor fielding marked the
work of both teams. Attendance, l,yW
score R.H. Z.
Boston .-..............7 ) o Ia 10
New York ..--.......2 / . LA u D
Ra;teris s-Pitt.nger. Lewis, OConnor and
Sullivan: Taylor. Seymour, Carrick and
Grady. Time, 2:40. Umpire, Snyder.
ST Louis, 4: Pii,sbnr", o.
ST. LOUIS, September 2i-1oung fin
isbed first in a pitchers contest to-day.
Attendance, 1,1oo.
st Louis .oooooo1os-1 /
pittsiurr o 90 5000 90 1
T3atteries-Young and Criger; Waddell
and zimmer Time, 1855. Umpire, o'Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
D.. Preston Scott.

CBy Associated PresS.)
LOUISVILLE. KY, Sept 2+-Dr Pres
ton Scott, president OF the Association OF
Physicians and Surgeons Of the Coufede-
rate army, died here today, aged seventy
six years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
Nominated for Congress.

By Associated Press)
NEW ORLEANS, September 24.-Tne
Democrats of the Third District tonight
nominated r. f. Bsoussard 10 succeed
himself In Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
New Names tor America.

The names suggested to replace that OF
America for this country have been Co
lumbia, Alleghenia, Appalachia. Nespecia,
Freeland Fredonia, Cabotic Nineland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
The Non-.Ir1itating
Cafhaftic
Easy to take, easy to operate
Hoods Pills
BASE BALL

Games Yesterday.
Erooklyn, 6: Philadelphia, 9.
S.; Louis, j: Piitshurg, 0.
Boston, IL; New York, IA (darkness).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25

they're coming back; you're meet
ing them every day.
The hot weather's over, but too
warm yet for an overcoat to cover
your suit.
Do you feel dressed when you meet
them?
That's the test.
We've a few broken lots, trousers,
coats and vests; perhaps some OF these
will fix YOU out if you are not yet
ready for new Fall suit.
They're at little bits Of prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
MONEY is BACK
IN THE VAULTS
CONTINUED from FIRST Page,

pretty generally heard in local pa ta,,,,Si
until the error was discovered at the Sc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25

YOUR BEST FRIEND can give you no
barTar advice than this: For impure
blood. hur,ors. scrofula. salt rheum. dys-
ntrsia. weak nerves, tired feeling. rheti-
matisrrl, malaria, catarrh. take HOODS
and be cured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-25
An Unfortunate EEee,

The Nonkey-Please try TO look pleasant!
The IIion-Pleasantl want to look stern!
The Monkey-Yes; but YOU scare me SO
I'll make the camera wobbe.-Puch
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-14
One is Lip.on's Challenger.

London, Dec. 3. - The mystery OF
the two racing yachts now being built
on the Clyde after Watsou's designs
is explained One Is Lipton's chailen-
ger al the yards of Denny Bros. AZ
Dunn barton. while the other, at Hen
derson's yard. is for the Prince OF
Wales. who is having the yacht built
TO have Trial races with the Shamrock
When Upton and party visited Mud
side recently they had plans and mod
els Of two boats. Compared In pro-
ule and section the boats have a
strong resemblance. Even in draught
the difference is less than might have
been expected from changes and rules
under which they are bu---- When the
boats start their trial races ii Is eX
pected that the Prince Of Wales VII
sail aboard his new boat in some Of
the matches.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-14
A Cure For Chronic Diarrhoea.

About FIVE years ago | was trou-
bled with catarrh of the lower bowel
saws c. T. Chisholm, 4s4 Dearborn
Ave. Ccicago. and although | con-
suited several eminent physicians
who prescribed for me. found their
remedies failed to in any way relieve
me. and the trouble almost became
chronic. After suffering several
months. / one day concluded TO try
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera AMI
Diarrhoea Remedy and ! beg to as
sure you that I was most agreeably
surprised to find after taking two
doses Of the remedy that was com
p.etely relieved of the disease that
had cost me so much trouble and an
noyance. am thankful to say that
| have not suffered from il since"
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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-14
CHINESE ARE WORRYING.
pear Knew What They Are To Do
Ahout Entry 6cnds.

There is woe in the ranks OF the
Chinese merchants Of this city over
are action Of ne collector of customs
Il refusing TO accept them as surettes
IN eutry bonds as heretofore since the
18th Of June up to Friday Of last week
AZ the surefies on he bonds are e
zxired first to be American citizens,
md as the treasury department has re-
fused 70 acknowledge Chinese who
sere accepted By everybody here as
American citizens by night Of the Or
Eznic Act, these men who have been
accorded all the rights OF American
xItizens are now treated as aliens.
Many of the bonds and the surety on q
great many others were made and
signed by Chinese TO all intents and
purposes American citizens. All those
surety bonds with Chinese on them.
made since ,Le first OF September. are
BY virtue Of the ruling Of the solicitor
Fl the treasury made on that date
Fosa and Illegal
A good many OF the bonds have beer
cancelled as the entries for which
they we're given have been made. The
future is what Is bothering the Chi
uEse. as they viii be precludsd from
acting as surety on bonds OF thei
eUuntrymen. and II is said by the Gus
tom house brokers LII white men ar
rery zverse TO going on the bonds o
Chinese importers as surety. The Law
Kill not allow a customs broker TO &C
~ surety on a bond. and so the Chi
uese are worrying.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-14
keM Honolulu Town.

The new Sanitary Steam Laundry
Company is building up quite town
At Queen and South streets. The
buildings are now practically complet-
ed- Besides the big laundry there
arc g stores. IS broom cottages. with
baths, hot and cold water and electric
Nights. and 100 rooms. An artesian
Eell $50 feet deep has just been com
pleted and a flow OF two million gal
hons Of water a day secured.
4 complete outfit Of laundry ma
rhfuery was received on the Olympic
1Hd is now being installed The laun-
ar win be In operation by the first
seek Of next month.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-14
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby gwen 10 all credit
DIS having claims against the estate
Of r. s. Keiki. deceased. late OF Wal
kki. Oahu to present the same duly
authenticated and with proper vouch-
ers. at the Office OF the Executor, u
Alfred Magoon, in the MagOon Build
inr Honolulu, Oahu Territory of Ha-
wall within six months from the date
hereof. or they viii be forever barred
J. ALFRED MACON,
Executor of the viii of F. S Keiki.
deceased.
Dated at Honolulu. Oahu. this 18th
,a-y OF December. 800.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-14
Cost of Government

Washington Dec ;. The secre-
.s-- CT tts treasury to-sy sent TO con-
grexs the annual estimates Of the OK
penses of the government for the com
ing rear. Thev aggregate ss-s-sfl--
20. q slight decrease from the total
estimate o. last year. The apprOp-E7-
tions for the present year are 1851
SIS. 3e2. The estimates cover every
branch Of the government service The
war department estimate is sI1s-s5s.-
CAS-. and the navy department sss-ssl,-
3es.
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hrBRYDE SUGAR COMPANY Ltd.

Notice is hereby given that the
Tenth Assessment of Ten 1O) per
rent GOO per share). levied on the
Accessible Stock of the McBryde SUI
gar Co. Ltd. is due on December LIST.
1900. and will be delinquent on Deem
Der 18th. 1900.
Stockholders will please make
prompt payment at the Office of
Messrs. Theo. II. Davies q Co. Ltd.
F. NJ. SWANZY.
Treasurer McBryde Sugar Co, Ltd.
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NOTICE.

All Union Carpenters are requested
"a attend the regular meeting on Fri
dsy. December Il, 1900. at 1880
o'clock. p. m. 20 transact business of
great Importance.
Per Order
CARPENTERS UNION.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-01-18
Cat Sense.

The old phrase, ''horse sense" should
DE modified with ''cat sense" If you dc
not believe it read this story from Fish
kill Landing. n. Y:
"a cat, weary and with the skin worn
from the bottom of its feet, came yester-
day to William Monfort's home here.
Pussy had been presented by Mr. Mon
fort to Mrs. George Seaman of Flush
ing, l.. l. Mrs. Seaman took the cat to
Flushing, where it remained three days.
Yesterday it returned to Fishkill To
get back pussy must have made her
way through two crowded cities, over
the Brooklyn bridge or ACROSS one of the
ferries, and travelled more than 60 miles y
What was the intelligence that enabled
this little animal to thread its way for over
go miles through the bustling inhabitants
of two cities to its home? A human be-
ing could not do as much if unfamiliar
with the way and without the ability to
ask questions. Is the animal intelligence
superior, or is there an unfathomable in
stinct which enables it to seek out its
home? Such cases are not rare, although
so far as we know the Fishkill cat holds
the long distance record