Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-01-19

not without merit, and shows what
good work the young pupils are be-
ing taught in our public schools in
the county.-Ed,
The dog, in the first place. belongs
to the animal kingdom, secondly, he
belongs to the Ditigrade class, which
from meaning is, "Walk on toe Z"
thirdly, he is also a carvivorous ami
NAL, meaning a "fesh devourer. !"
Under these two classes exist the
most precious animated forms, such
as the lion, tiger, leopard and puma.
But the dog is confined more closely
to his habits and nature when it is
classed with the canine class. CAMS
is latin word meaning "dog." But
still the dog is classed with a
very rude and savage class of ami
mails, for under this class exists the
jackal, the sneaking wolf and the sly
old fox. "But still tree is known
by its fruits" None of the above
animals wish to make their abode
with msn except the dog. This
aforesaid animal must have existed
in the most ancient times, for it is
recorded in the scriptures that athe
dog licked the sores of Lazarus as
he lay at the rich mans gate" It is
in additional said that the Saviour
termed the unholy men and those
addicted to vile sensuality, dogs.
There are many species of the dog,
such as the Shepherd, Scotch Rat.
terrier, New Foundland, Scotch Col
lie, Water Spaniel, English, and
hounds, as Beagle, Grey and Blood.
presume that the Shepherd was So
called by noble actions and deeds,
and amiable disposition possessed,
resembling the snspnefds That wassss
ed over their flocks many years ago.
The Shepherd is good house dog
and true friend, except when view
ed as an enemy, then will only fight
in self-defense. Scotch-terriers are
So called from the country they are
indigenous, (Scotland.) This spe-
Gle is more adapted to being play
fellow than of more useful qualities
Young America seems TO be master
and companion of this specie. The
New Foundland is so-called from
that sandy island east of the Domin.
ion of Canada. These dogs are used
principally for the transportation Of
Esquimaux over the bleak, frozen re
gions of the North. These dogs
perform their duty mostly between
the 40th and 80th degree of NORTH
Latitude. 1t is usual sight to see
a score of dogs attached TO sledgt
composed of bone and sinew, anC
occupied by a brown little man TASK
ing a whip thirty feet long, going
at rapid pace over the frozen sur
face, as merry and contented as VIZ
are in this glorious cline. Next il
the ferocious Blood Hound. This
dog is used greatly by civil authori
ties for procuring criminals. Thi'
animal is set upon the track Of The
rogue, which is soon procured by
this animal with more agility thar
the most skilled detective. This an
imal has a wonderful sense of smell
which is the secret of its great value
Next is the Grey Hound, which il
used by the sporting class of people
1t is nothing unusual to see in Eng
land and even America, fox chase
consisting of pack of hounds, mum
bering sometimes fifty hounds an(
many gentlemen, and sometimes ever
the fairer sex participate in th
sport. Pell nell they go over tn
lands, to the melodious bark of th
dogs, which adds much interest t.
the chase. The Beagle Hound i
used chiefly for hunting rabbits
which sticks very closely to the trail
but not catching the animal, bu
continuing on the chase until th
animal is fatigued or shot. Chin.
has very peculiar dog n appear
ance and manner. 1t is possessed o
no hair at all, and is shaped as tina
of the hound. 1t is on almost par
allel with the owner, for he partake
God and even sleeps with his owner
l have almost forgotten that little
fiat, Insignificant pug-nosed anima
of wonderful instinct. This anima
is much thought of and appreciate
by the fairer sex. The crazy feve
for this dog is wonderful, but. still
III not antagonize the rest of tn
dog class for one spoilt by women
But the dog will follow man in al
his migrations not as parasite bu
: as faithful and attached companion
his affections being of personal ma
ture, existing under the most i'll
treatment. Therefore we shouls
take lesson from this and try nc
let animals of inferior classes
more affectionate than we are one
another.