The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
CHICAGO DOG IS THE RICHEST IN THE us, Sum of S20,000 Left to Him
 in a Will LEADS EXCLUSIVE LIFE How Dog Shattered Romance of Bach lor-Some of the Luxuries En- joyed By Favored Cannes
 of Today.
LEADS EXCLUSIVE LIFE
rom the Detroit News-Tribune.

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 From the Detroit News-Tribune.
 When George c. Watts, a Chicago con- tractor, died some weeks ago, it was found that his will made ample provision for his pct dog Bill"
 For Bilfs support during the remainder of his life the sum of $2O, 00O was set aside. From the income were to be provided comfortable home, the constant care of an attendant and the daily services of veterinarian.
 Bill is supposed to be the wealthiest dog in America. He is constantly looked after by his official master, James Mayfield, and his physician, Dr. Campbell. It is to their interest to prolong his life, as at his death the $2O.0OO fund reverts to charity
 No one knows whether Bill is pleased or not over his good fortune. It has it's disadvantages, imposed by his jealous guardians.
 For instance, he is not permitted to as- sociate with other dogs, nor to hunt rats He will have the best of care and the most aristocratic food. but he is virtually a prisoner for life. If permitted to run upon the streets, someone might kidnap him for ransom.
 Every day Bill is given a bath in Flor ida water; every day he receives a call from his physician His meals are the best that can be provided and he sleeps on silk cushions. But, 1t is whispered, Bill Is sometimes seen eyeing the free, fortuneless, but otherwise fortunate, CUTS in the street with rather wistful eyes. A Scotch terrier the dog was bequeathed to MT Watts eight years ago by the lat ter's dying mother, whose friend ana companion he had been. "Take good care of Bill" the woman whispered to her son on her deathbed, 'and for my sake never let him want for anything
 Life of Canine Royalty.
 Since then the terrier has lived the life of canine royalty. He was MT. Watts constant companion, and travelled exten- sively with him. Once his master had an engagement to take young woman drlv- l Ing Bill as usual occupied a seat m the carriage. The girl objected.
 That dog" explained MT. Watts, mas been riding in the same seat with me TOT many years, and l am sorry that you dislike him; but Bill rides on the same l seat that I do. or we won't ride: that's
  l all."
 Perhaps that explains why MT. Watts 1 remained bachelor. In any event, ne did. and Bill never suffered for lovfsg l attention. ,, Mir Watts also owned a horse, King, 1 of which he was very proud. King IS now enjoying his old age upon yearly pension of $500. bequeathed by his mas ter for his keep. ,,,
 It was Charles Patterson Of Avon Fliid l N. Y, who hired the drawing room or a Pullman car in order that his pet dog might make the trip to Florida With him. This provision for the terrier cost him s20 but Mir Patterson was determined not to leave the dog behind or to commit | him to the mercies of the baggage car.
 Paris sets many fashions for pet dogs and these are speedily imported into America. At a. recent bench show in that city extensive displays were made by dog outfitters, dog hairdressers, makers or dog baths and the like.
 In dog collars the latest fancy Is to have the owners name worked out In precious stones, preferably br1lhants. All I iewelry, with the exception of this col lar and bracelets is debarred. The brace let is worn on a front paw. Shoes for dogs are now out of fashions.
 Automobile Coats for Dogs.
 For automobile dogs, coats with broad | shepherd plafds are the style. They are made dou'ble-breasted, with hoods drawn over the ears to prevent the animal catching cold or getting particles Of stone in his ears. Goggles, of course, go With the suit and a dog thus arrayed Is an imposing member of an automobile party.
 A recent American importation Is set | of rubber boots to be worn by canine pets in damp weather or when running
 in dewy grass. These boots are made to measure and fit the feet perfectly, so | that they are a source of no discomfort to the dog
 As delicate as tender child, say veter- inarians, Is the modern city pet dog. It | must be cared for and brought up on regular system
 Some wealthy owners have maids to care especially for their pampered pets, most of which own downy sleeping | baskets and toilet articles such as are possessed by few babes.
 Styles for dogs are considered as care fully as are edicts governing human cos tuning. Recent spring fashions included natty tailor made coats. double-breasted and fastened with large smoked pearl buttons. For lap dogs the wraps were somewhat more elaborate, and the hand kerchief, instead of being worn in the I breast pocket. was carried in a chain purse attached to the collar l Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, one of New York's and Newport's social leaders, 1 turned her mansion last winter into a | dogs hospital in an attempt to save the l life of a favorfte poodle.
 She engaged, 1t is said the most expen- 1 sive veterinarians and the efforts of the entire establishment were devoted to re- storing the pet to health. | It was Mrs. Isabelle Adams. wealthy | woman of Seattle Washington state, who | hurried her pet Yorkshire terrier across | the continent in order that he might be l placed under the care of skilled surgeons l in the east.
 l Chicanite, the terrier. is years old, and | is valued at more than $500, although this amount probably does not represent his value in the estimation of his mistress. 1 So greatly attached is Mrs. Adams to l the dog, 1t is said, that she has provided a gold service from which he eats his | dainty meals.
 | When she took the dog east she submit | ted his case to noted specialists in New l York and Philadelphia. One of these re- moved a large tumor from the animals l throat. It is estimated that Mrs. Adams l spent $eO0 in her efforts to save the life Of her pet.
 Spent In Other Ways.