Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 January 1901 — Rescued. [ARTICLE]

Rescued.

An enterprising cat recently decided to mount nn electric pole In a city alley. Going up was easy enough, but there was trouble when, having sufficiently enjoyed the view from the top, a descent was attempted, it could not be done-. The cat walked about the pole a little, a very little, cried a great deal, and sympathizing neighbors came to windows and looked up- at him. But sympathy wouldn't get him down from that pole. There he stayed all day. In the meantime a practical onlooker had sent to the electrical company. Late In the afternoon • man arrived aud clifiibed rapidly to the top of the polo, gave the cat a few gentle strokes and pats, placed him on his shoulder nnd carefully descended. Once ui>on the ground Tom did not stop to parley, but scampered away as fast ns his legs would carry him. When peace folds her wings over some households, the wife shortly after appears tn a new dress.