The sun., 1880-12-12
CHASING A $4,000 DOG.
Napoleon Uecksher's Race After n Pointer
An Early Morning Scene.

Among other gentlemen boarding with
Mr. Horace b. Tuthill in New Suffolk. during
the field trials OF dogs on Robins Island. last
week. Mr.. John G. Hecksher Of New York
made the time pass pleasantly by relating
many interesting anecdotes connected with
sporting life Leaning back in his chair. his
black cutaway hunting coat buttoned at the top
close to his short, strong neck. his bufr vest
and knce breeches fitting snugly to his we'll
rounded form. his large head. strong face,
rather prominent nose, and lock OF hair fall
ing over his forehead. gave him such strong
resemblance to the prints OF Bonapartc 30 COM
mon years ago that several sportsmen called
attention to tho fact and named him Napoleon
OF the chase
Among the dogs in charge OF handlers ut tho
house. Croxteth. belonging to Mr. A. Il. Godef-
troy. was watched with Jealous care. Croxteth
won his trial heat in superb style. giving
promise OF winning the coveted first prize in
the ALL Aged Stakes. Croxteth Is q large. clear
cut. and very valuable pointer. After the dog
had won his first heat. Mr.. Godeffroy returned
to the city for the purpose OF operating in the
street. On departing he had strictly enjoined
his trainer and requested his friends to keep
their eyes on Croxteth. and not permit him to
go out OF their sight for a second.
Before the first rays OF tho sun which flashed
over Montauk Point the next morning had fully
lighted up Peconic Bay. the Napoleon OF the
chase bounded from his couch and passed
through the large front room where Croxteth
was apparently sleeping behind the stove.
Napoleon opened the door to see IL the weather
| gave promise of fine day.
As the lock snapped. CroXteth Strengthened
! himself out arose TO his feet, and nniselessly
| took position behind Napoleon. When Ma
p"ie0n pHI MS nG"d OUTSIDE ine dSpr rn
| hinE his sides against Napoleons legs. Napo-
leon looked down and saw the dog half way, out
but the dog was too quick for him.
| CroNteth walked slowly to the end OF the long
slippery p!u2&a. on which the rain had frozen
NAPOLEON called gently and kindly: Here
Croxteth didn't bulge. He simply tossed his
nose higher in the air. smiling more Vgor-
Z" Good old Croxy." continued Napoleon. in
mild tones. come in old fellow. and warm
bhiver in his stockings and drawers.
.. Instead OF coming in. CroXteth bounded intf INC
"Great guns" shouted Napoleon, there
goes q i've thousand dollar dog and I'm in my
Then he took a dozen hossty steps across the
piazza Yelling. "Croxteth. Croxteth. hang you
The yes only accelerated Croxteths speed
He disappeared around bend in the road
|
top o. his voice, Men men, where are the
men?" He hoped that the trainers would hear
| him and rush to the rescue. The trainers haG
| gone up to McNish' g tavern for morning drink
Napoleon was nearly distracted. Rushing
| into his bedroom. he reappeared in three see
onds draped to his stockings in an ulster. HI
now resembled Bnnaparte whom clad in his
great, army coat. BY this time, Mrs. Tuthill ant
| her daughters. accompanied by the cook, hur
| ried into the room in n startled manner They
| supposed that the house was on fire. or tha
| some other dreadful thing had happened.
- What is the matter ?" inquired Mrs. Tuthill
Great heavens, madam" replied Napoleon
there's a $1,000 dog loose; the men are al
| away. and Pm In my stocking feet"
| Snatching q dog call from the mantelpiece
| Napoleon dnrted out after the dog again
| Stumbling Off the piazza in break neck fashion
! he struck into the road that turned off TOWARD
| the bay in full pursuit OF the dog. Runninl
past cauinower patches and corn fields. h'
down to the waters edge He saw, the dos
| skirting n field close to the shore. Napoleon
| placed the cali between his chattering teeth
| blowing voley after volley Of shrill whist les fol
| the dog. CroNteth had his run out. and ther
obeyei the call Napoleon returned triumpha an
to the house. leading tho dog. basket o
wine was telegraphed for from the city. and n
night the story OF the chase was told over brim
| ming bumpers.