The Newtown bee., 1892-03-11
LONG HILL.
MAD DOG SCARE.

MAD DOG SCARE.
 The residents of Long Hill are much excited over the depredations of a mad dog, which went through here, Friday, 4th. At about 30 in the morning, F. l.. Turney and family were awakened by the outcry of his Newfoundland dog, with that of another. The dog was ly- ing on the back piazza when attacked and seemingly tried hard to get away, but was soon bitten, for his bark chang ed to wailing cry. The dog then start ed for bird dog which was chained near the barn and, in moment, another pitt ful cry rang out, which made the blood curdle in the veins of those who listened. John French, who boards with MT Fur ney, was awakened by the noise and, dressing hurridly, took his gun and start ed on still hunt for the dog, but failed to find it. He soon after heard it at E. M. Beardsley's. It seems that the dog went from Mir Turney's directly to Mir Bcardsley's and, after biting his dog, pro ceeded to Charles Hawley's, where it at tempted to get into the pig pen but, not succeeding, went from there to Mrs sc. Beardsley's, attacking herdog, then across the lot to F. Squinobal's barn, from there to c. Sweezy's yard, then back again to F. l.. Turney's, biting the bird dog again. Mir French, thinking the visit might be repeated, was sitting by the fire and, hearing the cry, seized his gun and start ed for the barn. He met the dog about three rods from it's last victim and pour ed the contents of one barrel into it. At this, the dog gave a yelp and swerved to the right. As it passed, MT French gave 1t the contents of the other barrel, but as this did not settle the matter, he reload ed his gun and followed on, finding the dog near the great gate, facing toward him. He shot again, the dog turned, went few steps and dropped dead in front of the veranda. As it was a very dark morning aud the ground partly covered with snow, it was a difficult and dangerous undertaking. MT French un- derstood the danger, for he remarked, when he left the house, the second time, that the dog acted as if it was mad. The , St. Bernards weighing l70pounds. Upon inquiry, it was found that the dog had acted strangely for several days and, the night before, was snapping at everything that came near. In it's tour around town, it had in some manner got wounded and left trail of blood, by which it was easily tracked. It visited every yard from Mrs Sherwood's to Mrs Samuel Beardsley's. F. L. Turney, Stephen Burroughs and Mrs Sherwood have had their dogs killed, while others, though knowing that their dogs have been bit ten, still let them live, to the terror of all. There is no way of knowing how many dogs have been bitten, as the dog was not seen after 9 o'clock, the evening previous to it's being shot. If there is no law to compel owners to kill these dogs, then the selectmen (who are sup posed to look out for the interest of the whole town) should do it for them, even if, in so doing, the town would be liable for damages. A great many people have an idea that a dog will have spasms, if gwen water while running mad. This Is erroneous, as all medical authorities agree that a dog has high fever and will drink ravenously while in that state. That dog will go mad within nine days after being bitten is also a mistake, for they will go mad from two weeks to eleven months, which is the limit. The average time is three months. The writer has taken the trouble to look this matter up and has consulted the best medical authority bearing on this sub ject and, therefore, knows what he Is writing about.
 Emma A., wife of Irving Dayton, was taken so violently i'll with measles that she became insane and was committed to the insane retreat.
 Royal Jennings and Ivan Gerguson were arrested, Saturday, by Officers Hayes and French for selling liquor without license, but had their cases nolled on payment of costs.
 Died, sth, Lamont C., son of Thomas L. and Augusta E. Wade, six months and two days old. Funeral on Thurs day.
 Married, at Grace church, Wednesday,, William, son of Peter Gabler, to Miss Fannie Burkhardt; Fred Smith best man, Miss Gabler, sister of the groom, bridesmaid. At the reception at Peter Gabler's, valuable presents were dis played and joyous time had.