The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-11-04
HECTOR
A Noble Newfoundland Dog.


The first dog Of any note that my faith
er possessed was black Newfoundl Hand
says an English lady. He was very
powerful aid intelligent animal. M
father trained him well, and taught him
TO go from Or country place to the town
with basket fastened round his neck
with notes inside for the different trades.
people, who understood that he would
readily give them up, and, If required.
would bring any thing sent, safely back
He was often dispatched for car to .
hotel about mile distant. Hector
would go into the yard, and the hostler
knew at once what was wanted. One
day there was a strange man IN the ward.
who could not understand what Hector
meant; but the dog was not to be baffled.
He went straight to the bar, and gently
barked to gain attention.
"Ah!" said the girl, ssHector wants a
car, which settled the business.
At that time it was very dangerous to
walk at night in the country roads. It
was before the rural police were appoint
ed. When my father was absent of an
evening, Hector was always sent to meet
him. a spiked collar was put on to pro.
tect his throat. He was told to wait at
certain place, and he never tailed to be
there. One evening I was walking home
with my father; it was so dark we could
scarcely see anything. NV father said.
I'VE ought to have met George by this
time. told him to come with the Ian
term
We walked on few yards, and Hector
met us. He was half mile ahead Of his
accustomed waiting-place. My father
was strict disciplinarian, and spoke
sharply to the dog, scolding him for
coming. When he reached the stlle to
cross the held the dog was restless and
growled savagely.
Back, Hector, back!'' said nav father
but the dog would not obey him, and
bounded over first. :sThere is something
the natter said my father, 40 he took
his clasp knife from his pocket and op-
ened It, whispering to me, 1--WE may have
tight. Be sure you do not lay hold of
my arm lie then struck light with
his faint and steel, whereupon man
sDrang up and moved on before us.
"Mind yourself, father said I:aHec-
tor will take care of me-" the dear crea.
ture came close to my side and put his
nose into my hand. / knew he would
fight for us to the death. For though as
gentle as lamb to those he loved. he
was as fierce as lion in defense of them.
MY father was q very powerful and fear
less man; he had his daughter to protect,
and his spirit was thoroughly reused
but he knew that 1t would we'll to trust
to the dog, and STE what he would do.
When we reached the stile, he stood still
and growled. Ny father said: "Come.
you fellows; come at once, now. over
the stlle. know you are there. Come
at once or I will set my dog upon you,
and he will show you no mercy.''
There was movement, and one, and
then another man came grumbling. Hec-
tor stood firm. uttering low, continued
growl.
"come along,'' exclaimed my father;
there are more of you. You had better
be quick"
Another came, saying, "That he had
as much right to the road as we had
Still the dog would not cross the
stile.
"There is another of you. If you do
not come at once, my dog will kill
you"
He saw the animals patience was we'll
nigh exhausted. The last. then skunk
over, and the dog bounded over the stile
into the lane. Then we knew the brave
creature had saved us. When we came
to the publlc-house, George, our mar
servant, was sitting comfortable IN the
porch, waiting for US with the lantern.
He had seen two men, and was afraid to
come on.
I could tell many interesting stones
of tals noble animal. His end was sad.
When we were. removing to another
house, he was taken to protect some OF
the things that were being put in the
loft above the stable; the stupid man VITO
put him there tied him up; the poor crea
lures feet had slipped, and when the
door was opened next morning our faith
full friend was found strangled..
She SeWed on His Buttons.
Old Blummer is tight listed. Several
days ago he said to his wife:
maria, I want you to look over that
broadcleth vest of mine and put new
buttons on it, cause 1 m going to card
party to night.
"But, Ely" answered Mrs. Blummer,
II haven't any buttons to match that
vest, and