The Chitina leader., 1913-12-16
Cordova, December II

The dog is now a most familiar sight in Cordova and has always been an important factor in the de- velopment of the territory. Stamped CTS going into the Chisana or Nell china are on the lookout for the husky animals who make it possible to easily transport small supplies to the interior sections. The mushers usually speak very affectionately of their dogs, and some are inclined to be critical of the man who fails to extend the proper consideration of his faithful companions. And in this connection Uncle Hi" Sheridan believes that the reading of the fam- ous "Eulogy of the dog" by the late Senator Vest, would prove not only of interest, but cause many hand or foot to stay it's cruel re- proof. Although MT. Sheridan has been for years one of the leading u Pacific railroad system, he has had considerable experience in the north, having been among the first to go to the Klondike. He resigned his posi- tion as general superintendent at joined the first stampede to the Chisana. He recently returned for additional supplies and will return to the interior in a few days. But he loves a dog, and thinks that everyone else should, and doesn't know of any better reason for 1t than is contained in the following:
 The ''Eulogy of the Dog," one of the most famous speeches ever given by the late Senator George G. Vest, of Missouri, was made in the course of the trial of a man who had wan tonly shot dog belonging to neighbor. Vest represented the plaintiff, who demanded $20O dam ages. When Vest finished speaking, the jury, after two minutes delib- eration, awarded the plaintiff $500. The full text of the speech follows: "Gentlemen of the jury-the best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that man has he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A mans reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of illcon- sidered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us, may be the first to throw the sLsne of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one abso- lutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacher- ous, is his dog. Gentlemen of the jury, mans dog stands by him n prosperity and poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his masters side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were prince. When all other friends desert he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces he is as constant in his love as the sun in it's journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the mas- ter forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies, and when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the mas ter in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way; there by his graveside will the dog be found, his head be- tween his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness and true even to death."