The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-24
WARNING BY II DOGS.
THEY DIAGNOSE HTDR OPHOBIA
SYMPTOMS ALMOST INSTANTLY.

A Curious illustration of Intelligent Sense
Possessed by Dogs and Not by Human
BeinEs-A Brooklyn Scene from which
Many Dogs Fled Mt Once In Fright,
That dogs possess certain attributes OF sense
which arc lacking In the human being Ia gem
orally recognized by scientific men. A recent
and curious case which occurred In Brooklyn
exemplines this trait IN IA very clear manner.
showing how the canine instinct warns OF dan-
ger where the human intelligence Ia at fault.
II was a very hot evening. the thermometer
standing at so after having nuctuatcd in tho
]ninctics all day. TO the great discomfort OF all
living things. A pug dog. which had been lying
on II doorstep at Fulton street and Lafayette
avenue. arose and logan TO walk to and fro on
the sidewalk. whining in \ peculiar tone.
Presently it lay down. stretched outand rolled
over; then got to It's feet and resumed its sem
try-like march moro slowly than before. It's
owner came out OF his store and spoke to II. but
It paid no attention to him. The streets were
full Of people. as II was early in the evening.
and a crowd began 10 gather, watching the
animal curiously. From time TO time the pug
would stretch out groaning. only to get up
again and pace to and fro. Several persons In
the crowd said that II was going to have q nc,
and this impression gained ground when 10
lifted up-ita voice in II ~rlaintive howl with q
strange catch at the end of the note. In spite
Of its sufrcrings it was quite gentle, and when
its master patted its head. turned and licked
his hand.
THAT shows it isn't mad. anyway" said .
man in the crowd.
Attracted by the gathering Of people. an el-
DERBY man. leading a magnificent st. Bernard
in leash, approached to sec what was going on.
As he reached the front of the circle the pug
gave its broken howl again, Instantly tho
great st. Bernard sprang back. almost dragging
its master of his feet. The hair on its neck
calm tho animal; with paws extended and
Sr rSed,a ana "a nttep.aE ;n a%%p s t%H nro %, PF0'es'''
rovar saw Prince net that wnv before Come
hooS, ,oso NV" u '""' We"
But Prince had other plans. Seeing an oppor-
"nits' sow 'o e"u|oH Wv : ,e"p 1Mee
the leash was iroeH from the holuers grasp
o. his snead A rew minntes later n small chr,
one Of the sneakingIy. i%nquiring kind. trotted
and PAINTING. and proceeded to investigate. Once
the new Arr arrival SyiS walked Ak sr ground il the e sHiIe nf t3 then
ing 1 y0y fba an min iRt inst 9Rs whi IttS was re never SeS SSSrTri eS
Voice to his fears as he {diisHppearcd around the
setter which had been nosing around ip the
gutter diaG33n q opposite b bounded ded in IN IN the ar
swift lope in the opposite direction.
That part OF BSo9kiyn is populous with dogs,
sRe pi1a hat Rnssv Re SnS' the hey Voice Gcet 81 the snifsrSs
tprning tail with all eyidGncess OF the nyelleSSt
tthfG through the + crowd, EEhoeEins down Tin a TomaS
and a boy in its despeTateN haste ste to s get away.
but it referred to the fugitive and not to the
pug. which, was now whimpering, under the
Of its suffering It was quite gentle and
did not even exhibit such paroxysms az
r q dog IN a ~ shows; me crowd began 70 melt
t~icularly as the dog seemed to be getting a little
, better As is owner vas debating with q
= leash. stopped to look at the sufferer: The man
. with the, bulldog. VINO was obviously a sportr
handed the leash to his companion and bent
over The pug; o,,no ~ him, E. enid ba ct
, know a thing or two about these animals o
. L was sirald a. nrst tnat !! Was 2 "aHeo i fftps-
" only a At" a..
, THAT'S all" said the, sport, feeling IN tna
Q always think that its hydrophobIa il a beast
b cuts up a little when it's warm weather. when.
Q II it was winter. they wouldn't think anything
!. Lifting the pug: he set It on its feet gently mt
ward. then. giving a howl. sank down again.
Q There was an answering howl from me pull
started from its head from the pressure on Us
9 throat. At the sound OF, his dogs terror the
: 9E"Come here, Nero" he eomTmapded his dog.
= catching ne the leash ana Dragging narn' ouS
i owe over ftihf the atte MI to force it and simply held i
$ where it stood. Still i tngged with all i6s
r See here" said the sport, turning to the
Z owner Of the pug. You cant Kill that dog too
r 9inlSki III eyer a uog was "hp t"''s " '"''
You told me lt was n a mlnnt" ago, pro