Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-04-18
instantly turned upon him with a fierce

down to the dogs mouth. The animal
grasped it in his teeth. bit it furiously,
receiving as he did so heavy kick,
which sent him off his feet, Henry's
motive evidently being to knock him
senseless.
This maneuvre was repeated several
times, until the dog refused to seize
the stick, and made an attack upon his
assailant's legs, then the cane came
down again with loud crack and broke
in two, or rather split, for it left .
very sharp pointed weapon in Henry's
hands.
The idea of lending aid in the strug-
gle did not seem to enter the minds of
the other boys. In fact, what had &C.
Cured took place so suddenly and I'M
expectedly 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.
Meanwhile Henry was keeping the
creature at bay, SO that he could not
get at the scholars, by continual blows
or kicks He had not vet been bitten,
but his trousers were badly torn. At
length he tried new plan.
He held out his left hand towards
the dog, and as the animal started for
ward 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 him while 1 hold on
here" he said, keeping tight hold of
l'the cane, which seemed wedged into the
dogs mouth.
Joe drew back his heavy farm boot.
and kicked with all his might directly
against the creatures side.
mot there ; no, not there y cried
Henry. Kick him under the stom-
acE, SO as to take away his breath"
Again Joe drew off and kicked. and
this time fortunately the dog was lifted
off his feet and tumbled senseless
against the wall.
"Open the window open the win
dow !" Henry called out.
Several boys spraDg forward to obey,
and the dog, about on the point of re-
viviDg, was seized and thrown out into
the yard. A moment later the report
of Mr.. Atkins gun told that the poor
creatures career was ended.
took long breath. 1t seemed as
| though it was the first time I had
breathed since the dog entered the
room. He was gone, and the only
! traces left of the unfortunate creature
were ONE stains on the floor, two
windows open, broken cane, and sew
eral scholars out of their seats.
! Henry was coolly walking to his seat
when stopped him.
Henry, are you sure you are not
bitten ?" asked.
81 don't think he bit me anywhere, :"
he answered, looking at his hands.
examined them carefully. How
glad was that could not find upon
them single scratch
Involuntarily exclaimed, You are
a noble, brave boy thank you with
all my neart, for myself and for the
school, and shall remember you as long
as live y
He lookedrfor an instant frankly and
with pleased expression into my
face, and then, without o word, took his
seat.
thought that in the present excited
state of both teacher and scholars.
teaching would be an impossibility, and
with few words dismissed the school
until afternoon.
The entire village was much excited
by this extraordinary event, as was nat
ural it should be. OF course Henry
was quite a 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 cop
led into some of the city newspapers.
| I also wrote to wealthy gentleman
of my acquaintance, and told him the
whole story. He replied by an invita-
ton to Henry to come to the city and
see him, inclosing 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 immedi-
ately gave him employment with good
wages, so as to allow him to save money
to pay the expenses of his education.
He also had time given him to continue
his studies in preparation for college,
where expect he will soon go. This
is a true story. Veritas in Youths Com.
panion.
At Folkestone, England, an extra.
ordinary person calling himself ELI.
jah the Prophet has been astonishing
the people of that town. He goes
about dressed in sheepskins. and car