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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
PANAMA CASE IN FRENCH HOUSE.
Nationalist Deputies Angry at n Delcasse's
Refusal 70 Make Statement

Paris Feb. 4.-The snti-government news
papers are adversely criticising the refusal Of
the Foreign Minister u. Delcasse. to send a
Panama Yellow Book TO Parliament They as
ssrt group OF Nationalist Deputies, including
NM. Ferretto. Engerand. Fsure. Guyot de W.
leneuve, ROger-BaIlu and Flandin, will inter
pellate the Minister and seek 10 open the entire
Panama question.
It IS probable that a debate on the question
VIII come Up in the Chamber Tomorrow when
an answer will be demanded TO an Interpolation
by the Nationalist group on the incident which
occurred at Panama and the acts of the New
Panama Canal Company. which. thanks to the
complsisanoe or teebleness Of the government
has been able. in negotiating the sale of the
canal concession 20 the United States. to menace
With ruin the holders Of the bonds Of the orig =
nal company and TO injure the prestige or
France"
This INTERPOLATION will be followed by an
argument nom ". Thiebaud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
MISS VANDERBILT DEAD
Vas Daughter of OliUer Vanderbilt
and Reldtire of the Commodore.

Miss Elizabeth Vanderbilt. eightyseven years old.
daughter OF Oliver Vanderbilt. who founded the
first ferry between Staten Island and New-York.
and a relative Of Commodore Vanderbilt died late
last night at the home OF Mira Elizabeth DOdin.
her niece ct No. $50 Columbus-ave.
Miss Vanderbilt had lived with the Dodin family
for twenty-five years. and to this city from
Norrfstown " J.. with them five years ago Up
to within a few weeks OF her death she managed
her own affairs. and went almost daily TO Wall
st She never spoke Of her business relations TO
the Dodins. and they do not know whom she
visited in wall-st- She was well read In law. 60
cording to Mrs Dodin. and was considered an
authority civil law.
Miss Vanderbilt will be buried tomorrow in
Staten Island. The funeral will be held at the
Dodn home. at D. m.
Miss Vanderbilt was born on Staten Island
She was educated in a seminary in Bethlehem.
Penn and lived in Staten Island with relatives
until she went live with the Dodins. Miss Van
derbilt was especially fond of driving. Having
income. she often hired a carriage.
When oliver Vanderbilt died his will con-
tested by Edward W., James o. and Sarah Louise
Vanderbilt, half brothers and sister OF Miss Eliza
beth The litigation lasted eighteen years. Mrs.
DOdin says she does not know what Miss Wander
bits property consisted Of. nor what disposition
she had made of IL.
Miss Vanderbilt died from heart disease and old
age. She was taken i'll about three weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
SEDTTION IN COREA.
Widespread Revot Expected IN the
Spring-Quiet in Seoul.

Seoul Feb. 4-Further disturbances, caused
by the Tong-I1ak revolutionary society, are re-
PORTED IN the country. Thousands of armed men
have declared that they are not Corean sub
3ects. The malcontents are divided into three
separate organizations. IL is thought that 8
general instruction VIII occur next spring.
Foreign citizens at various stations in the
country have confirmed the reports that the
Corean officials are pro-Russian. and have
asked for the appointment Of foreigners in order
70 insure personal safety.
II is stated that the Russians now claim that
the Yalu River timber concessions cover all
branches % the Yslu.
Affairs IN Seoul are quiet
ST Petersburg. Feb. 4.-Advices received here
from Cores say that the feeling OF panic is
general there. and that depression prevails at al
the seaports. where massacres Of foreigners are
apprehended. The Europeans are preparing to
send their families 70 Shanghai
Every steamer from Japan. il is added. con-
veys TO C0rea many Japanese officers and SOL
diers N disguise. and their presence in such
numbers is regarded by the Russians as being
q secret occupation Of Corea-
Sixty doctors have left St Petersburg i'm the
last few days for Hardin. Manchuria-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
A WONDERFUL EXHIBIT.

brief glance at the statement of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society is sufficient show that
the company met with wonderful success IN ths
last year. The Equitable Is the youngest OF the
three large companies The present statement Is
the last preceding the forty-hfth anniversary OF
the company, and Of especial interest because Of
the comparatively short time required 70 attain
such enormous results
The assets. amounting to over SIS. 250S5 So
sufacent cover reserves and other liabilities II
sS7 ST. s97 co. and still leave surplus OF s33513 o.
This fund. held for the protection of its policy
holders and provide a source OF DIVIDENDS
them. is larger than is held By any other company
in the world.
Since the society announced. just prior It's
fortferh anniversary. that its Insurance exceeded
81 900 OO0O10 the amount outstanding has increased
rapidly, until at the end OF 1898 IL stated d
81 zoe SIS IA. increase OF over s40SOo0O00 The
premium income and total income also show very
large increases not only In the period succeeding
the fortieth anniversary. but also during the last
year. The amounts now are. respectively. SO =
s37 $50 IS and s73.1S3 $50 SO.
During 1903 the Equitable returned TO policy
holders in the shape OF dividends or profts SSeS2
rs s. a sum larger than the amount paid during
the previous year In addition; the society paid
death claims OF Ss.51s. 4sz 81 and matured endov-
ments and surrender values OF sostS sss IS making
the total payments 20 policy holders during the
year s34s&.sa2 q This sum Is largely IN excess OF
the total payments 10 policy holders by the
ciety in any previous year Of its history.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
SHAW GIVES NOTICE TO BANKS
In Letter Says Government May Soon Need
$4,000. 900 for the Canal.

Washington. Feb. 4.-secretary Shaw to-day sent
the following letter 20 all national bank depositares
holding special government deposits, regarding
prospective calls for funds account Of the Pan
ana Canal purchase;
Sir: II seems probable that the government will
be called upon IN the near future 70 pay soo.ocGo
preliminary 70 the construction OF an interoceanic
canal IN addition to this. there are outstanding
approximately $4,000 Of United States bonds
which by their terms mstured on February L 1904
and Congress Is considering a proposition 70 loan
between 100000 and $500 90 20 the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition. To meet these probable demands
u vii DC necessary 30 withdraw at least S0.Ooooo
from depositary banks
You are therefore requested to make inme-iiate
preparation for the payment on demand OF - per
cent at NewYork- In the near future, possibly
within ten days. will be asked to transfer this
amount 20 some one OF the NewYork depositary
banks. to be used in settlement for the canal right
q way.
II you desire 10 sell al once a portion Of the Sc
curites now held By the government against your
deposit you viii so inform this Office. and arrange
rnents VIII be made for the immediate transfer. SO
as 70 avoid actual Withdrawals from channels OF
trade.
The department will surrender no United states
bonds held as security for deposits with any bank
until such bank has withdrawn all State and mu-
nic-pal bonds now held such security but Sc
curlles Of the District Of Columbia Philippine
Islands and Hawaii viii be retained. II desired
Please acknowledge receipt Respectfully.
L ". SHAW, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
LOAN SHARKS FLEE TOWN.
DriUen to Jersey City by Mr.. KresePs
Crusade.

The c-usad. OF Assistant District Attorney
Kresel against loan sharks has resulted, he says.
IN driving them 20 Jersey City. He says he will
do all In hts power 10 prevent them from doing
business by mail IN New-Jersey. and that re will
call the government authorities 10 bis aid Already
he has had the fraud act declared against several
OF tn. firms who have been doing business in this
city. and several OF the firms alleged 10 be charging
usurious rates have not received their mail for
two days.
"A went 70 tho once ot Mitchell & co. to-
day" said Mr.. kresel, with s. 20 pay a loan
he had received When he got there he found the
door barred A man asked him what he wanted
and he said he wanted 20 pay IS GO 10 Mr.
kresel. al the District Attorneys Office, he's doing
our business FOR us now the man behind the
door told him. Sc he here and paid tho
money and gave him receipt for II 1t may
come in handy evidence"
Mr.. Kresel said that letters had been sent to
men who had received loans from certain COM
panies informing them that tho firms had moved
to New-Jersey and would receive money there by
postal order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
CRISIS NEAR At TOXIC.
n,re Conference.-The Government
Makes Public Alarming AdOices.

-.,,,o Feb. 4-Prenlier katsura and his as
-..s.ss IN the Cabinet gave a dinner to-day 20
.,ub.een representative peers. and communi-
- 70 them the nature and progress OF the
-,..,o.fc negotiations with Russia. The Mar
"a, Ito had 2 private audience with the En-
- at which the situation was discussed
- and other incidents clearly indicate the
...sougness o. the situation
!. generally believed that Russia is mass
ICONS north OF the Yalu River so as 70
t,-snsred 70 resist possible invasion by the
japanese -
: = the army and navy, are in almost con-
-. conference or communication. There is
s.,-.ver no Indication OF the course they In
- n nursue. The belief is prevalent that
y,.sis IS seeking 10 provoke Japan TO take
the initiative
~. arst break IN the reticence o. the Japan
-. sovernnent was the publication to-day OF
- o4scisl dispatches from Manchuria and
sr.-,s One stated that the Russian feet had
"a. port Arthur For an unknown destination
.-o.ber dispatch said that the japanese COM
--.-,fal agent at Nladvostok was informed
:, "Wednesday by the commander OF the Rus
dor garrison that in accordance with orders
.-,r, 81 Petersburg. q state OF siege might al
srv tine be proclaimed OoilseluI4Ns' ''0
..---,anser desired the agent TO make prepara-
.,o,, for the eventual departure OF japanese
rssissnts. Should any wish TO remain they VIII
re- ordered TO repair to Hhabarovsk
r.,a.ese official reports confirm marked NIL
,s-y activity in NIanchuria. Houses have been
,rsns-ed AT Liao-Yang, Hai-Cheng. Kai-Cha1
and other places for the accommodation OF
Russian soldiers. carts also have been reoui-
s,aoned 10 transport ammunition and stores
Troops are steadily moving in the direction
OF the Yalu and the Chinese residents OF hing-
chsu are preparing for flight.
London. Feb. A dispatch 20 Reuters Tele-
gran Company from Toxic says.
The general impression here Is that all hope
o. peace is gone. -.
The Flde~ Statesmen had conference this
afternoon. It which the Emperor was present
u Is believed a weighty decision was reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
COURT REBUKES SHEPARD
Objects to Questions About RoOSe-
UeIt and Cleveland.

In an attempt to drag into court the personal
characteristics Of President Roosevelt ex-President
Cleveland and ex-Mayor Abram s. Hewitt, TO show
that irritability Is necessarily sign of senile
debility Edward NJ Shepard was taken 10 task by
Justice Dickey and ex-Justice Augustus Van Wyck.
in the Supreme Court. Brooklyn. late yesterday
afternoon
The incident came up in tho trial OF the suit OF
Mrs Ella Smith Corwins TO have the will or her
fath.r Thomas C Smith, set aside on the ground
that undue influence exercised upon him ana
that he was not mentally competent 10 make
will Ex-Justice Van Wyck appeared for tho plain
tiff and Mr.. Shepard for the executors OF the Will
DR. Anton HeSer had testified that. in his opinion.
Mr.. Smith was suffering from senile debility, and
that one OF the symptom, was extreme irritahilty
During his cross-examination of the witness Mt
Shepard asked: 49,. A. .,oo..,,.,.
IS a very irritable MANI" 49,,
Ts, ,1nnle Of laughter was heard don't bring
the President from Washington. hes too busy
there n 9D.ec 70 You know this
this strenuous fe-is apt to DO great many 'ihss
70 Mr.. Shepard TOOK the affair quite seriously and
entered an objection TO the ,ustoe ruhs- linen 10
LIDO YOU know that although President Cleveland
IS a very great man and possesses very suohe
mind that he. too is irritable! .,,
Thcn Mr.. Van Wyck got dp, ana SAID S,,o.,
rss;cnt DO not see why you should not protect
a Democratic ex-President ! object to the oues-
u9 Oh o,,.ct,on was sustained and Mr.. Shepard.
po You not know doctor that AoIa asHt
with all HIS ability high character eno usefulness
the community was an lrIIIaogIe ias
Il think that question Is scapes.0usM asSbepard
gets mad he'll attack anybody think that guess
ton should be struck out -. .-.....- .,,.
Fx-Mayor Hewitt was Mr.. Shepards suaro"h
when the latter wss q boy -, w. ryvcL
In bis redirect examination eK-Justioe Van "S'N
said: IN - ,-s,.,,tnv senfle
debility is not such irritabity as Mr. Shepard mas
shown here to-day, Is III 49,, 5ia-
sOh, no. replied the DOCTOR VINO "aS '"''' 49,
miss from the stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
10 PROTECT AMERICANS IN CANTON

naval circles 10 the ofhclal a,no,,n-s-a-. - -,
Navy Department to-day that the monitor Nor,.~er
mas left Hong Kong for Canton. In view ~ 80
recent report that the foreign Quarter !, Co..
hao 'een threatened IT is believed here thar the &C.
p.Io'1e Of ne Monterey Tor that place nay have
gravity q the Par Eastern situation s5y.. - ,
seni-cance 70 the movements % the A-,r-tc.-
men-o:-war IN Chinese waters because a. 81 -
.el generally FELT IN Official circles here r. !.
h-sso-1afanese war would be certain 10 preos-i,,+
Disturbances IN China
regarding tho movements q tbe s,,,-.,. -
meet Wnich nov Is IN Philippine waters !. -
- - la no decision has been rea 1he5 e,.cs-, Se
- ~ '-aoe one tfai The feet shan rn9l.s &c
Ntlcn can nossil bly, 0e construed as = s 80 move
.Iuln ne " asnlgtoL eCvlrurlenf's rori- .t-Ie
PlH'e neutrality in the Far EST ' - p'fn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
SECRET PANAMA INFORMATION.
President Sends Additional Correspondence
to Senate Which Cannot Be Made Public

Washington, Feb 4.-The President sent TO the
Senate to-day additional correspondence relating
70 Panama. IN response 10 the culberson resolu-
ton The correspondence was marked Executive. "
and wah considered absolutely confidential II was
not ordered printed, and was not even referred 10
the Committee on Foreign Relations. remaining in
the possession Of the Senate
The President said IN the message that no cor
resDonGence called for IN the resolution has been
Withheld from the Senate II is stated that the
correspondence Goes not contain anything new re-
lating 10 Panama OF the revolution. but comprises
matters pertaining TO other governments which
are OF such character thst they cannot n. made
public The documents can be examined by such
Senators as care 10 peruse them. and when tho
canal treaty is before the Senate IN executive
SION II is probable that portions OF these docu-
ments VIII be read IN The Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
4 THE FOR RUMORS.
German Warning against Biased
Vie1c8 Of Situation.

Berlin, Feb. 4.--'The North German Gazette"
leads its editorial columns to-day with the fol-
lowing Inspired statement:
The Lass days prior TO the dispatch OF the
Russian answer are used by the various inter
esls' IN the lack or positive information to
HieAllact0fe public opinion. This game has
$50 been recently played in Paris, whence the
5e-i-an newspapers were furnished with sen
tallonal matter We see 10 reason why The
Se- nan press should abandon the tranquil and
coIect attitude u has hitherto observed and
20 pay INTO the hands Of those who would Ike
q see The pessTnisu Of the English press trans
Tered 10 the German
Sstef ne" spSpers take the most serious view
- --e s--oallon, believing that the tension in
- Sase OF both Russia and japan Is nearing
ne breaking point
ne ron market is feeling the effect or the
uaiiy sailing on '0' @IF bfa0-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
DIRECTORS.

in the future. After this all the troops marched
past In platoon formation and boarded the Sum
There were many more American spectators
present than Cuban. and the only diplomat 20
witness the departure OF the Americans was the
Chinese Minister who was accompanied by his
staff The British Minister sent his regrets
The Sumner viii sail tomorrow, leaving the
21st and 22d companies OF artillery at Fort Bar
rancas Florida. and taking the others TO Fort
Washington. Maryland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
BRITISH ARMY REFORMS BEGIN.
Heads of Departments Dismissed-Generals
to Join New Council

London. Feb. Ain pursuance OF the army
forms all the heads OF departments Of the War
once to-day received letters OF dismissal and
were Informed that they will be employed else
where
Lord Roberts. commander in chief Of the
forces; Lieutenant General Lord Grenfeu. COM
manding the Fourth Army Corps; Lieutenant
General Sir John French In command Of tho
First Army Corps. and Sir William Butler COM
handing the West District. have been invited 20
Join the new army council
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
ARCHBISHOP FARLEY SAILS.

Archbishop Farley sailed yesterday morning on
the Prince Adalbert for Naples From Naples rs
will go by rail to Rome. and may sttervard visit
Paris. He will return In time TO hold the Easter
service in the Cathedral He is accompanied by
Chancellor Hayes Father James V. Lewis and the
Rev DIR. d. ]. McNackin. curate OF the Cathedral
College About two hundred priests and a large
number OF students from various Catholic colleges
ths pisr to say farewell to The asohhishop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
HOW MRS. MAVERICK MAY LAND.

Washington. Feb. 4.-In view Of talk 20 the ef-
feet that Mrs Maybr.ck when released from prison
viii not be permitted 10 land in the United States
OF the ground that ehe has been Il convict. IL Is
learned that that issue probably will be avoided
by the simple device OF taking out passport from
me United States Embassy in London Mrs. May
brick nav come into the United States
American citizen and as such would not be sub
1ect the operations Of the exclusion Laws which
arrl- only foreigners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
CUgANs AFTER MONEY rrpr

washington, FEB. A Cuban conrnfsvso, -.
es-. quietly operating in New-York with a Wv -
-. io@n OF 10000. the greater part OF the
proceeds 70 be applied 10 the ,svr,.,. =, = 1-'
tran soldiers Of the Cuban Army u Iibera,so, tn.
---iilifaion has returned 20 Havana with the e.
0ei''''h Of one member. senor oueSaoa- N. r,,r-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
RED STAR STEAMER DAMAGED.
Heavy Wave Forces the Switzerland 70
Return to Port.

Falmouth. Feb. 4--The Red star Lane s'e~INei
Sutherland Captain Rogers. from Antwerp
On January q. for Philadelphia. which passed
the scilly Islands at $40 p. m. to-day Is re-
turning. She signaued that she was struck oy
heavy sea and that her funnel vas nue.
damaged that she was proceeding 10 sou
-, and that aasistAuos Was not required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
GRADED PAY SYSTEM FOR DooRmeN.

Albany. Feb "A graded system OF pay for
doorrlen in the New-York City police force. is the
provision Of bill introduced to-day by Assembly
man BostN1ck. After service OF one year IN the
fifth class a doorunan shall be advanced 70 ~ ~
fourth class or the approval Of his record by the
Police Commissioner. and the same proceeolnsss
shall obtain for advancement through eacn g,aoe
10 the Members airead y In service snaiL oe
considered 70 be IN the second grade Pay 70, o
fn tho third slOe "a the fourth So" ana IN TIC
fifth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05
upAN NOW THE ARBITER
Cantinued from hrst page

~ and VII endeavor 70 land at chemulpo.
.. not OF Seoul. tomorrow
:, n. Russian wsrships. except one which
.as-roing repairs are reported to have left
-, A-uur yesterday.
:. petersburg. Feb 4-Nothirg is known here
.-,.gv regarding the reported departure Of the
O. aeet from Port Arthur. The report Is
h-.-r,-,+ss to the fact that possibly few OF the
ave gene on q short cruise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05

lister II IS said that attended its
and that the bonds OF the Cuban government will
be placed par with q syndicate of New-Tork
capitalists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05

LOUIS FITZGERALD,
CHAUNCEY M. DEPEw,
WI. A WHzELOCK,
II. c. DEMISG,
CORNELIUS y. BLISS,
GEO. Il. SQUIRE,
THOMAS D. JORDA:;.
c. 3. ALEXANDER.
V. P. SNYDER,
SAMUEL u INMAN,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05

PLEASE.
When answering advertisements ~ ysu ssv ~ -
vsrSisamass = Ths Trfbuna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-05

z. H. HARTMAN.
ALFRED g. VANDERBILT,
T.JRFFBRSON COOLIDGE,
AUGUST BELMONT.
SIR wM. C. VAN HORNk
THOMAS T. ECKERr.
C LEDYARD BLAIR.
WI. r. BALDWIN. IN.
JAMES B. FORGAN.
JOSEPH r. Low.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-12-09
TYPICAL DENVER cor.
Story OF the Fantastic Tricks One of Them
Played mt the Late National
Election.

Denver, Dec. Z. - The prosecution
closed its case against Max Schrad
Sky. William SchrOwsky, Samuel Stat
kin, Max Sissack and Sadie Plessner
defendants in the action before United
States Commissioner Capron, charging
violation of the statutes of the United
States in preventing Republicans from
voting at the recent election.
A number Of witness testified that
Schradsky, a policeman, assaulted vot-
ers, both men and women. who refused
to vote the Democratic ticket, and aft
Ell beating them threw them out of
the polling place, in many instances
following them outside ard continuing
the assault until the victims fed in
fear Of their lives.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-12-09

LELAND Is Gorton advertises pianos
for Christmas
Warner argues he meat question with
you Read his adv
PugSleN * Allen advertise the cee.
brated Round Oak ranges
rhe Thompson Furniture Co adver-
tises "A sacrifice sale Of Christmas goods.
Look out for the large line of holiday
goud- BOW. arriving at Avery's Particu
Jar, in their adv next week
New MIDGET bows, string ties aud four
i'm Land ties just opened aud on sale at
Srllick's al yer, moderate prices
Suits and overcpals that argue their
own caste al Il Smith ~ Go. s Christmas
sale. Distinctive 49, their elegance.
The Chhrl Drug Co have IA maguif.
cent stock of Christmas goods, aud men.
ton some of them in this weeks adv
The Chappell store has two new holt
day adw this week, one for the jewelry
and one for the book and stationery de.
partmeut
Il G. Waters & Co have nearly car
load Of sewing machines for their demon
stration next week See their adv. for
particulars.
Strowbridge says bis market is no
snow bird 1t will be here when the
robins nest again and the roses are 10
bloom Read adv.
The wettest wet ever experienced could
not penetrate II Smith a. Co.'s crava-
nette rain coats, and they are subject to
the same liberal discount as their over
coats
Waters q Co. would like TO see every
lady in Paw Paw aud vicinity at their
place of business next week They will
give a steel range exhibit and a sewing
machine demonstration.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-12-09

Eighth Grade Examination, May IS.
Reading .--..---...- 90" Barefoot Boy"--Whitie
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-12-09
Kitten Nuraed by a PIGEON.

In a cottage near the village of
Newcastleton RoXburghshire, a
pigeon has evinced great friendliness
for a kitten. With the consent of
the old cat the bird has been sitting
on the kitten and helping to look af-
ter it and play with it. The three
constitute an incongruous but happy
family.