The herald., 1893-11-26
"DIX[E" DISCOVERED HIM
EXTRAORDINARY INTELLIGENCE
OF A BLACK AND TAN DOG.
He Prevents a Burglary at the Res
idence ofa Newspapermau-AL Little
Canine That IL Unusually
Bright.

"Dixie" is the name OF the little
black and tan dog who belongs to an
employee of the HERALD. Although
nearly 10 years Of age, Dixie" has the
activity OF dog half his years and is
without doubt an unusual intelligent
animal. He has shown his brightness
in more than one way, but early yester-
day morning he eclipsed all former acts.
The little dog is great pet and is
treated like q child, and shows the
kindness bestowed upon him in many
grateful ways. His owner would not
take his weight in diamonds for the
devoted little fellow.
"Dixie" never slept out OF bedroom
night in his life and has always been
treated more like baby than dog and
he seems to appreciate his po-
sition. Early yesterday morning
he demonstrated his value and affection
by undoubtedly preventing thief from
entering the residence OF his master.
The dog always sleeps in the same
room with his owner, who occupies the
front suit OF rooms on the first floor of
the residence at 626 South Broadway.
At o'clock yesterday morning the
smart little canine awoke his master by
endeavoring to pull the cover from the
bed with his teeth, licking his masters
hand and running the length of the
rooms, growing in a very peculiar man
ner.
For awhile no attention was paid to
the dogs antics, but being so persistent,
the owner came to the conclusion some
thing unueual was going on, and he
arose and lit the gas, at the same time
he heard some one walking in the yard
by the side of the house. Becoming
suspicious that everything was not
right he went to the windows OF the
front room, and raised the eide window
that opens on the porch. He had no
sooner done 80 than the smart little
black-and-tan darted out OF the window,
and it was Immediately apparent
that he had come in contact with some
obstacle. On looking out a burly look
ing individual was seen endeavoring to
shake the dog from his trousers, where
he had firm grip with his teeth. The
newspaper man called out to the culprit
and asked him what his business was
in the yard at that untimely hour, but
the fellow made q more hasty retreat.
The question was repeated, but no ans
wer came. The would-be thief, who
finally shook the dog of, ran north up
Broadway before the newspaper man
could secure his pistol. The faithful
dog followed the desperate several hun
dred yards. Yesterday it was discov-
cred that the intended thief was on the
eve of making an entry into the dwell
ing by means of one of the side win
dows, having already succeeded in push
ing the window latch back with knife.
This is not '.Dixie's" first experience
in soaring away burglar. Some years
ago he accomplished q similar feat.
This smart little dog was born in San
Francisco in 1884, and showed more
than ordinary dog intelligence when he
was puppy. His constant companion
for many years was big yellow cat
named Erik" and it was an unusual
sight to see them delivered in the same
box by Welis-Fargo express to. their
master in this city in 1886. A dog and
cat travelling perfectly contented in the
same quarters, and as playfully as two
children, is rare occurrence. "Dixie''
is good-hearted little fellow, as we'll as
extra smart. Whenever be perceives
another animal being abused he appears
to cry like baby and will not stop
until he notices the whipping is discon-
tinued. He has many more traits that
60 to make him as near human as an
animal could be made, and show his intel
ligence in actions and manners.