The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1878-03-01
ANECDOTES OF DOGS.

Many curious traits are exhibited
by dogs, showing the highest order OF
instinct, if not reason. Teiesius re-
iates the following fact of his own dog.
to which he was all eve witness: Ihe
animal had been worried hv another
OF greater strength, and when lie re
turned To his home it was observed
that he abstained from half the guam
tity Of food regularly given him, form
inc n kind OF store of his savings
A ftcr some days he went ont, brought
back with him several dogs of the
neinhborhood. and Tasted them upon
his hoard Of TODD This singular pio
ceeding attracted his masters alten-
ton, who, closely watching tile result.
observed that they all went out TO-
gether. Following them he found
they proceeded by several streets to
the outskirts of the town, where the
leader singled out a large dog. winch
was i,nmediativ set upon hv ail his
guests, and very severely punished.
A watch dog that was hahitualiy
chained to his kennel found that his
collar was large enough 70 allow him
ever he chose to do so. Echccting,
however. that il he should attempt any
such practice when his master or
keeper was about they might SO tight
en- his collar rs to prevent It's repeu-
tion, he always rctrained from the
manpurcr during the day, but he avail
ed himself of the privilege 10y night,
T aiming about the neighboring fillds
tlat were stocked with sheep and
lambs. some of which on surdrv oc-
casions he wounded or killed Bear
ing on his mouth the marks of hiS mis-
deeds he would 90 tO It ncighborlng
stream to sash off the blood .Havi"g
done this lie would :eturn to his
kennel, and, slipping his head into his
cellar. lie down on his bed as though
he had been there all night.
Mr. Jesse gives the following an
ecdote of remarkable sagaci'v in n
dog belonging to Il farmer in Lincoln
shire If any well dressed personi%oes
into the farm yard duriug the day the
dog takes no notice OF him. IT, how
ever. II beGgar enter the premises the
dog instantly goes to him, gently lays
hulI of his stick or clothes and quietly
leads him to the DOOR of the dwelling
house, and sees him safe off the prem
ises under similar precautions. But
in the night the faithful animal will
apprehend all persons alike. and never
release a gentle grasp until biddcn 10y
his master or mistress. The latter has
n sister living on an adjoining farm.
In order to make q short cut between
the two houses single plank was thrown
across n deep brook. The wife of the
owner of the dog constantly and fear
lesslv intrustS her little children to his
care when on II visit to their aunt.
The animal halls the little group of
children when he comes to the narrow
bridge, and conducts them over one
hv one. always taking firm hold of
the child'S garments behind. and when
he has safely escorted one ,ild he
returns for anotl er. He then waits
their return and conveys them home
in similar manner
At Woolwich Theatre during the
per formance of "Sesse We're" in the
third act, in which a terrific combat
assassins for the possession of her
child. Il large Newfoundland dog that
had managed to set into the pit along
with his owner IAN engineer of Il
Steamship leaped over the heads of
the musicians in the orchestra ami
flew to the rescue. and seizing one of
the ruflians dragged him to the floor.
The dog was with difficulty removed
and dragged off the stage. He had
been accustomed to the company of
children and had on many occasions
evinced rong proofs of affection.
The mimic life on the theatre stage
had all the appearance of reality to
the noble brute and he hastened 10
exhibit the promptings Of his kindly
instincts.