Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-09-09

That dogs possess certain attributes of
senso which nro lacking in tho human be-
ing is generally recognized by scientific
ncn. A curious case which occurred in
Brooklyn last summer exempliics this
trait in o very clear manner, showing how
canine instinct warns Of danger where hui
man intelligence is at fault. 1t was a very
hot evening, the thermometer having huc-
tuated in the nineties all day. A pug dog,
which had been lying on u doorstep arose
and began to walk to and fro on tho side
walk, whining in u peculiar tono.
Presently it lay down, stretched out and
oiled over; then got to its feet md re-
Eumed it's scntrylikc march moro slowly
than before. It's owner came out of his.
store and spoke to it, but it paid no attcn-
ton to him. From time to time the pug
would stretch out, grooming, only to~get
up again and pace to and fro. Several
persons in tho crowd which gathered said
that it was going to have a fit, and this
impression gained ground when it lifted
up its voice in q plaintive howl with q
strange catch ut the end of the note.
Attracted by the gathering of people, an
elderly man, leading n magnificent St.
Bernard in leash, approached to SEQ what
was going on. AS no reached the front of
the circle tho pug gave Its broken howl
again. Instantly the great St. Bernard
sprang back. Tho hair on Its neck bristied
and it showed every evidence of terror.
In vain did tho man try to calm tho ami
nal. With paws extended and braccd and
uttering deep growls of protest it struggled
to retreat.
"That's u strange thing" said the own
or. II never saw Prince act that way be-
fore. Como back hero, boy"
But Prince gave so sudden and flcrco q
leap that the leash was freed from tho
holders grasp and the big fellow fed up
tho street at the top Of his speed. A few
minutes later q small cur trotted around
the corner as the pug was lying stretched
and painting ard proceeded to investigate.
Once tho now arrival walked around the
sufferer, then approached with the evident
intention Of touching noses, an intention
which was never carried out, for the pug
just then lifted it's head md sounded that
strange note. With u howl of abjcct ter
ror thu cur turned and ran. At tho Same
moment a setter which had boon nosing
around in the gutter diagonally opposite
bounded in tho air at tho sound of the
pug's howl and set off at Il swift lope in
tho opposite direction.
That part of Brooklyn is populous with
dogs, and many passed that way, every
one without exception that heard the voice
of tho sufferer turning tail with all evil
dences Of tho l~ivclicst alarm. Ono largo
Newfoundland bolted straight through tho
crowd, knocking down a woman and a
boy In Its desperate haste 10 got away.
For q molncnt the cry OF MAD dog!" was
heard, but 1t referred to the fugitive and
not to the pug, which was now whlnlpcr-
ing under the carcsscs of Its master. Even
at tho severest Of its suffering it was quito
gentle and did not even exhibit such par
oxysms as adog in u fit shows. AS its
owner YVES debating with IL friend the nd
visibility If taking tho pug indoors two
men, of whom had a bulldog in leash,
stopped to look 1T tho sufferer. The man
with sho bulldog, who was obviously a
sport, handed tho leash to his companion
and bent over the pug.
Lots have q glin Mt HIM, - said he. II
know o thing or two about these animals. "
II was afraid ut first that it was a case
of going mad" said the owner, ''but I
guess it's only q It,"
"That's all," said tho sport, feeling in
the pug's mouth and examining it's eyes.
Folks always think thatit's ~hydrophobia
II a beast cuts up IL little when it's warm
weather. Stand up hero and let's sec your
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Lifting tho pug, he set it on Its feet
gently. For a few steps it staggered un-
certainly forward, then, giving u howl,
sank down again. There was an answer.
ing howl from tho bulldog, and it strained
Il Ot Ire collar, until itS 0rOS ctartoJ frr,,,, SEC
head from the pressure ON its throut. At
the sound Of his dogs terror tho sports
faco changed and he jumped away.
Como here, Nero he commanded his
dog, catching ut the leash and dragging
hard, but tho animal snarlcd SO savagcly
that no gavo over tho attempt to force it
and simply held it where it stood. Still
it tugged with all Its power, trembling
through oil its powerful body.
"Sco here" said tho sport. turning tc
tho owner Of the pug. you can't xii.
that dog too quick. If ever a dog was
,nnd, that's q case right there"
You told mo it was a fit a minute
ago." protested tho other. I don't believe
it's mad"
Don't you?' cried the sport. swell, J
didn't either, but my dog does, and you
can bot your last cent on, q dogs judg
mcnt in any case like that. This bull O
mine was never afraid Of anything befor,
in his life, and now look at him, SO scarce
he's shaking like a leaf. He knows he,
in danger of his life, that's what no knows
and If every doctor in tho country told IN,
that dog Of yours didn't have hydrophobi,
I'd back Nero for knowing BETTER"
"a dozen other dogs have acted til,
same way as soon Us tloy heard tina
howl" put III q man who had been thcr
from tho first.
I'D look like afool killing nydog JUS
because other dogs aro afraid Of him,
said tho owner.
Meantime the bulldog had been takcl
across the street, whore it howlod dismal
~. A policeman appeared and entere,
into tho discussion, taking the side of tn
pug's owner, who declared his willingness
to sacrifice his animal If there was an
reasonable ground for belief that the trou
BILE was really rabies. Presently anothe
dog appeared, wandered around uncor
oernedly until it heard the pug's how
and then ran away shrieking shrilly, a Gil
%cuInstancc which went far coward bring