The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09
MoRA1s or R1Rp IND BEAST.
Fierce Jealousy of Sparrows and Generous
Cows, Dogs and Horses.

The sparrows on the roof were making a
great disturbance. and their twitterings. with
an occasional note OF distress. drew the atten-
ton Of a man to the window. 1t was tho old
story. five or six Of the tiny brown rowdies
we're hectoring one of their COMPANIONS. which
darted hither and thither to escape the tor
ments of sharp bills and battering wings. The
victim secured q corner and proceeded to put
up a 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 and drove the
victim from the position OF vantage. and the
unequal battle began anew. nor did 1t end until
the object OF their wrath was pecked and bat
tered to death. Their enmity did not end
alone in death. but they battered away at the
remains until the man stepped upon the roof
and rescued the inanimate bunch Of feathers.
bravery and bird tragedy and took 1t tos.his
desk for examination.
Why had the sparrows killed this their
once companion? He laid the dead bird upon
his palm and gave it a minute examination.
The tips Of the wings and tall feathers as we'll
were dyed n 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
ornamented its naturally plain plumage. The
enmity or jealousy. or call it what you will. i'm
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Mayhap 1t made mention OF its new plumaGe.
was proud and vaipglorious. who can say?
simply y put 1S ~ It out 1itot Of their way, u '''.''Ia'u'
Horses and cattle know, nothing OF selfish
ness. A COW If II, finds a fine spot for feeding.
will not go and draw its pasture, companions
the COW will share it with them and never
equine brotherhood. for when it finds a good
plat TO nibble it will neigh, and thus call its
mates TO its side to enjoy and have a good time
The horse. and COW are alike pnselfsh, but
the former is a creature OF higher grade IN
majestic share its, good things. Food in the
manger, or provided and put there by pan.
few cows will poke their muzzles into the same
ma nn1Gg W dd en- resistinnEL ALL the e e deiFhs 1t saai GGh-
possess cleanly, tastes as to feeding. and Chey
simply do not like to have the noses OF thNir
The vagrant dog, that finds a back yard of
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will rejoice and follow. the lucky. generous.
and, whole-hearted guide t9rthwlth 70 the
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forming the others Of the fact. Cats are selfish
and never fail to, steal away their food and eat
slider the most famished condition Of com
panion when about to go to its dinner.
The turtle and frog, as well as other reptil-
u~nselfish Instincts. Still. the snake will gorge
itself and hasten its meal and will fight a fell
low snake II disturbed while watching or en-
Rats. squirrels. and creatures OF tina ilk
are very COMMUNICABLE, and quite chumiGy
spread the good news that it has found a peS-
feet paradise OF good food. and leads Its fell
lows to the spot Forthwith; The squirrel is a
naughty boy should rob a squirrel Of the nice
store OF nuts for winter feasting.. Bunnie'S
fortunate their harvested store. They will do
the next best thing. and that is. they will all
little risky fellow whose stock has been de-