The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-15
MORALS OF BIRDS AND BEASTS.
Fierce Jealousy of SparrOws and
Generous Cows, Dogs and Horses.
From the New York Sun.


From the New York Sun.
The sparrows on the roof were making
a great disturbance, and their twitterings
with an occasional note of distress, drew
the attention of a man to the window. II
was the old story, five or six or the tiny
brown row3ies we're hectoving one of their
companions, which darted hither and
thither to escape the torrents of sharp
bills and battering wings. The victim
secured corner and proceeded to put
up brave fight, but it was of no avail
One of the little rascals darted up in the
air, and then like a flash swooped down
aud drove the victim from the position
OF vantage, and the unequal battle began
anew, nor did ii end until the object oil
their wrath was pecked and battered to
DEATH Their eumity did not end alone In
death, but they battered away at the re-
mains until the man stepped upon the roof
and rescued the inanimate bunch of feath-
ers, bravery and bird tragedy and took
it to his desk for examina ton.
Why had the sparrows killed this Their
once companion. He laid the dead bird upon
his palm and gave it minute eXamira-
ton. Inc leDS OF the wings duu TAIL lCdlll-
crs as well were dyed a brilliant scarlet
This was not blood, for The coloring had
dried. 1t was paint. The bird in its
flight had evidently dashed against some
fresh and moist paint, and thus orna-
menied its naturally plain plunage. The
enmity OF jealousy, or call it what you
will imoelled its companions to destroy
it forthwith. MayhaD it made mention
of its new plumage, was proud and vain>
glorious. who can say? But as it was
more beautiful, its companions simply put
1t out of their way.
Horses and cattle know nothing of sell
fshness. A COW II it finds a fine spot for
feeding, win not go and draw its pasture
companions 10 the nice find but if they
perchance follow the cow will share it
with them and never deter them from
feeding The horse possesses equine
Brotherhood, for when it finds good plat
to nibble it will neigh, and thus call its
mates to its side to enjoy and have a good
time at the feast.
The horse and COW are alike unseifish,
but the former is a creature Of higher
grade in the animal kingdom, hence is
prone to call its males to share its good
things Food in the manger, or provided
and put there by man, has different eff
feet. Few horses and as few cows will
poke their muzzles into the same mang er
without resisting the efforts of com,
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fshness nor greed. The horse and COW
both possess clearly tastes as to feeding,
and they simply do not like to have the
noses OF their fellows in their repast.
The vagrant dog that finds a backyard
/ of plenty or a servant with kindly dis
position and a plate of food will generally
noise the good news about and their ca
nineships will rejoice and follow the lucky
generous ard who,e-hearted guide forth
with to the backyard of plenty and kindly
dispositio servant. They may fight
and snarl and jaw over the food, and
"a Oh will try to get the most. But a
dog will not sneak away from its compan-
ions to enjoy a good meal without inform
irg the others of the fact. Cats are sell
fish and never fail TO steal away their
food and eat il in seclusion. No cat would
ever stop to consider the most famished
condition OF a companion when about to
go to lis dinner.
The turtle and frog as we'll as other rep
titan creatures, are totally devoid of sell
fish or uuselfsh instincts. Still the snake
win gorge itself and hasten its meal and
will fight fellow snake If disturbed while
watching or entrapping its prey.
Rats squirrels and creatures of that ills
are very companionable. and quite chum-
my &c say the least. The rat never hest
tates to spread the good news that 1t
has found 4 perfect paradise of good food,
and leads its fellow to the spot forth
with. The squirrel is a very unselfsh little
chap. Sun. If some naughty boy should
rob a squirrel of the nice store of nuts
for winter feating, Bunnes woodland
mates will not share with the unfortunate
their harvested store. They will do the
rext best thing, and that is. they will all
pitch in and help gather new stock for
the little frisky fellow whose stock has
been depleted.