The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-02
"MODOCS" RAID.

RABID BLOODHOUND CAUSES CONSERVATION
IN IRvINGToN--DoGs AND CATTLE BITTEN.
Tho towns and villages about New York partaKe so
much OF the nature Of the metropolis that 10 De with
out u sensation OF kind occasionally would be
looked upon unnatural aud grievance This timo
the pretty little village OF Irviugson, on the Hudson
forward with It's contribution. lrvinston, 1t
ud seem, is rather was, very partial to dogs Of
all kinds, and many OF its prominent citizens have
raised aud cared Tor mastiGs and bloodhounds.
The here Of tho present story the property Of
the family OF the late Mr.. William Orton, and
very properly named 'Modoc." 1t was n huge AMI
mal-a cross between y boodhound and mastn- very
and unruly There arc many tales ahoat rs TO
how "rommy" this or Jimmy" that lost certain
portions OF their wearing apparel, and how many
a man has gone out Of the place hurriedly, With
"Modoo'' close at his heels dragging tho heavy dog
kennel after him II u had been play thiDG AS II
evident ''Modoc" inclined to be too 1orccly
familiar his owners decided 10 keep him In close re-
strant Accordingly he was cooped up In very muca
the same manner chickens and lett 10 his
mediiationa
Whether tho restraint aud indignity put upon him
or the extreme heat caused s'Modoc's" not very vol
balanced mind 10 give entireiy IL Is impossible 70
say, bat certain IL that morning he cut away
the wooden bars OF his coop with his teeth aud with
be a difficult matter 10 follow him In his course
that day following night, but from tho reports
In by the farmers VI the country about Irving
ton u would seem that he travelled over consider
able extent Of territory II old take long for the
pcws spread Inc cry OF .'Mad dog!" Is always q
terrifying one with most people, aud u was ndered
douoy SO IN this instance when 1t became known
that IL a huge ana powerful bloodhound. groat
number OF times was he bred NJ, bus be seemed 10
bear charmed lite. When no would approach q
house there would be u hurried boiling OF doors and
closing VI windows ana the very chickens, startled
q. tho asasual ACTIVITY Of the lar boy q. he
perfect confluence 10 Ihe beioi that thunderstorm
was coming up
VICTIM
Finally Modoc arrived at Mr.. W. N. Hastead's place
and entered the yard. Michael ST. John was sitting
quietly milking a COW and engaged ID so deep u
revers that the of the approaching dog did
alarm him. Suddenly, however, there was nuflled
roar and The beast spranc upon the COW Michael and
tho milk pail rolled over aud over, and the cow badly
bitten. rushed wildly about tho lot Tho iniuriatsd
boast, not satisfied with tearing the cow with his tesh
ing also to Mr. halsteao and bit him. The boast then
proceeded bis way the iarm Mr Coarad. about
caused perfect stampede In the farm
yard Before leaving he buried mis- toesh
on TO the residence OF Mr. II. II. Bishop. Mr..
Bishop had three worry intelligent aud valuable hunt
ing dogs and all three were bitten They we're kired
by their master Mr.. Jafircys residence was next
VISITED, and 1t was at nrst thought that some Of ms
cattle had been attacked, but 1t was found aterward
that by they mad boen spared by tho 9th.
srwise impartial Modoc.
A VISIT.
Alter some further operations IN IrviBston M0doc
started for the village OF Ashford, which lies short
distance northeast OF lrvington. There he bit large
number Of cattle. Taking circuitous route through
the country he returned toward irvpgton ana late IN
the evening was met W the coacnnien OF Mcssrs Jat
Trey and Hastcad, who, by skui msI1uvring, man.
aged 10 get HIM within gunshot and XIII him. lilo
buried with all honors, and will not soon be for
gotten.
rhe greatest excitement prevailed In and around
lrvington whe Modoc was Oh his raid The streets
wore deserted ana every body who did not agree with
Bergh that mad dogs bite not dangerous kept iu-
doors The iarmoys Tor miles around, on learning OF
the raid, fastened up their cattle. The excitement
hna somewhat cooled yesterday, but there Is quiet
feeling IN tho community that an epidemic oil raOid
CANNES may al any moment break out No ono really
knows how many doss or COWS were bitten, nnd the
utmost prccnution Is taken everywhere TO guard
against the dreaded danger The Town Council were
awakened To extreme activity by the career oil hodoc
aud have issued proclamation authorizing the pound
Keepers TO pay Tor every dog found at large with
out an efnclent wIre or IRON muzzIe.