Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-14

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pointed weapon in Henry's hands.
The idea Of lending aid in the struggle
did not seem to enter the minds Of. the
other boys. In fact, what had opo11ncc
took place SO suddenly and unexpectedly
that but little chance for doing anything
was afforded.
Several of the girls pushed up one of
the back windows, and by their screams
| attracted the attention Of the man who
had already shot at the dog, and was now
looking for him. - W.
| Meanwhile Henry was keeping the
creature at bay, 50 that he could not get
at the scholars, by continual blows and
kicks. He had not yet been bitten, bnt
his trowsers were badly torn. At length
he tried new plan.
He held out his left hand towards the
dog, and as the animal started forward to
seize it, he thrust the point of the broken
cane into the open mouth.
The creature bit it savagely, but Henry
holding on to the advantage he had
gained, continued to push further into
the dogs mouth.
"Come here, Joe, quick!" he called;
and one of the largest boys came up.
''Now you kick while I hold on here"
he said, keeping tight hold OF the cane,
which seemed wedged into the dogs
mouth.
Joe drew back his heavy farm boot,
and kicked with all might directly
against the creatures side.
"Not there; no, not there!'' cried Hen
ry. kick him under the stomach, so as
to take away his BREATH"
Again Joe drew up and kicked, and
this time fortunately the dog was lifted
off his feet and tumbled senseless against
the WALL
"Open the window! open the window!"
Henry called out. .-'....... ....
Several boys sprang forward to obey,
and the dog, on the point of revivlng,
was seized and thrown out into the yard
A moment later the report IF Mr.. Atkins
gun told that the poor creatures career
was ended.
I took long breath. It seemed as
though 1t was the first time had breathed
since the dog entered the room. He was
gone and the only traces left of the un-
fortunate creature were some stains on
the floor, two windows open, broken
cane, and several scholars out of their
seats.
Henry was coolly walking to his seat
when I stopped him.
"Henry, are you sure, you are not bit
ten?" I asked.
II don't think he bit me anywhere"
he answered, looking at his hands.
examined them carefully. How glad
I was that conld not find upon them
single scratch!
1nvoluntarily exclaimed: "You are a
noble, brave boy! thank you with all
my heart for myself and for the school,
and shall remember you as long as
live!'
He looked for an instant frankly and
with pleased expression into my face,
and then, ithout word, took his seat
I thought that in the present excited
state of both teacher and Scholars, teach
ing would be an impossibility. and with
a few words dismissed the school until
afternoon. .-.a =
The entire village was much excited by
this extraordinary event, as was natural
1t should he. OF course, Henry was quite
hero in the town, but it seemed to me
that no amount of praise went beyond
what he deserved.
wrote an account Of the matter for a
local journal From that it was copied
into some city newspapers.
also wrote to a wealthy gentleman
OF my acquaintance, and told him the
whole story. He replied by an invitation
for Henry to come to the city and see
him, enclosing check to pay his fare.
Acting under my advice, the brave boy
gave up his place on the farm and went
to the city. My friend Immediately gave
him employment, with good wages, so
as to allow him to save money to pay
the expense of his education. He had
also time to continue his studies in pre-
paratlon for college, where expect he
will soon go. .-....-...-..
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