Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-06-11
dangerous temper because of the states
conduct toward him. King Ludwig re-
mains in the most absolute seolusion in
his castle.
HOW TO TELL A MAD DOG.

Development and Progress OF Eiydro-
ph0bia,
AT this season of the year when
danger is apprehended from rabid dogs
it is we'll to bear III mind some facts
about rabies which will serve as q pre-
caution aud protection against this most
terrible disease.
The following is from a lecture de-
livered in st. Paul by e. G. Mitchell
and contains valuable bints about by.
arophobia;
The period of actual danger begins
before it is generally suspected.
Hydrophobia is contagious, but it is
com inundated by actual contact only.
The saliva of the rabid animal must en-
ter the absorbents of the body Of the
victim. Any living being which has the
hydrophobia can communicate it to
others. Oarniverous animals are most
liable to hydrophobia.
Herbiverous animals are lass danger
Gus, because they do not generally at
tack with their teeth. We will consider
the disease as it develops IN the dog. The
dog does not at once become furious. The
disease is gradual. At first the dog feels
uneasy and likes to be petted. It is an
important point that from the very be-
ginning of tbs disease, the saliva of the
animal is a deadly poison. His earesses
are as dangerous as his bite. Ii the
saliva of the animal in contact
with any broken place on the skin, death
may result to the victim.
SYMPTOMS OF HYDRoPHoBIA.
1. In the outaod2d appearances: The
dog becomes sad, dull and retired. He
is uneasy. He arouses with q start. He
Is agitated, yet sad. There is a marked
change in his disposition. He is al
ready dangerous, but he is not disposed
to bite. His uneasiness increases, He
scratches his bed, turns it over, smells
about the room or yard, under the doors
etc, as if looking for something. He is
the victim OF hallucination. He snaps
at imaginary things in the cir. As he
grows worse he runs ~furiously against q
wall or fence and bowls. He is not vet
quarrelsome toward the family. a. fa-
miliar voice will often restore him to
his enses. He is still affectionate. The
more he suffers, the more he seeks re.
lief in his masters caresses. Thu
family. thinking the poor dog is sick,
caress him. But this salivs
is now fatal to human life if it enters
the absorbents. Only in the last stages
of the diaeass does the dog become flu
rious and aggressive.
2. Symptoms affecting tie Digestive Or
sans: Mad dogs don't always avoid water
many will drink water eagerly. In lat.
stages of the disease q contraction of tht
throat renders them unable to drink
Evsn then they will often try to drink
Some rsbid dogs lose their appetite
but others eat as usual or even NOR,
than usual. Many rabid dogs viii
tear and swallow everything they car
get into their mouths. It is suppose,
that mao dogs always froth at tn
mouth.Thi is a mistake. They froth du,
ing the paroxysms only. But they ar
equally dangerous at other times. Some
times the lower jaw is parslyzed an
hangs open, the mouth becomes dry
dark red, and covered with brown spots
the eyes are dull and gloomy, the do
, cannot bite then, but the saliva ma,
fall upon persons.
h B. Symptoms in the Voice:. The bar
r of a mad dog is peculiar. The voice il
I. generally weaker than usual, and hoars
and nad. Tho dog does not fully clos
his jaws after each bark. In dunn
madness the dog loses his voice.
, 4. Symptoms as to Nervous Sensi5iGtg
!, A mad dog is much less sensitive t
pam, often even Indifferent to sever
burning or cutting. A mad dog. how
ever quiet, will suddenly grow fers
when he sees another dog. The rabi,
animal is recklessly brave. Chain
suspected dog and show HIM anothe
dog. Ii he becomes furious kill him
1t is important to discover hydrophobi,
during its early stages, before it is to'
late. Watch the habits Of animals
especially dogs, and chain them securel
when showing unusual symptoms.
s.. Symptoms Of Confirmed Ra5tes
The eyes have a sad, dull, yet fierce ez
preston. Periods of excitement and q
stupor alternate, paroxysms general
follow ome exciting cause. Ever
healthy dog has an instructive dread c
a rabid dog. Powerful and fierce dog
will flee from very small rabid dogs
they seem to in~stinctively know thei
danger. This is q good test of a dog
condition. After the disease has be
some confirmed, tine dog runs along a
first, in a natural gait attackin,
every thing he meets, especiall
dogs. But he becomes exhausted. an
runs slowly and staggers. His head an
tail hang down. This is the general
recognized condition OF mad dogs. but i
liz only the last stage.
The dog falls, and apparently sleeps
but after rest, if aroused, he will
run again and will attack. But if moi
disturbed he will die from paralysis an.
asphyxia.
The cat sometimes has h%ydrophobi,
and then she is a perfect fury. He