The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-04
By HARRY b. HALVES,
Representative from Missouri.


Evading the Darwinian theory as
applied to the dog, for fear 1t may
beconne involved in that broader
field OF present debate, 1t may be
said that the modern dog has de-
veloped In much the same way as
our domestic fowl and utility ani-
mails, but he must not be classed
with those. because his association
with man is closer and more per-
sonal and Is better described as
'domesticated" than domestic
We find his drawing upon the
tombs of Egyptian kings, upon The
tiles of the Assyrians, in the sculp-
ture of the Greeks and Romans.
Wherever civilization has adj
vanced to the art of painting or
printing he finds a place. He has
not been neglected by history or
forgotten by the poets. The reli-
gious books Of all pagan nations
find place for him, and he is men,
toned in both the Old and New
Testament.
Columbus discovered him in the
West Indies, our American Indians
found him useful, and whether at
the North Pole or the Equator he
has had a home and a place in the
affairs of men.
OCCUPIES SPECIAL PLACE.
There are more different breeds
of dogs than of horses, cattle, sheep
or poultry. He is the. oldest do
mesticated animal, and assisted his
master to procure food and defend
against his enemy before horses, cat
tie and poultry came under control.
His story runs back to pre!lis-
toric times. He was used as a sac
rifice upon the altar of pagan gods.
His place in history, art, fiction
and poetry ranks second only to
man.
Next to man he ranks highest in
intelligence, being susceptible to all
human passions-hatred, love, fear,
hope, Joy, distress. courage, timid-
ity and jealousy.
Man requires service from all
animals, but only from this one re-
ceives friendship. He is the only
animal that eats all of mans food,
flesh. and vegetables. Man is
taught chivalry; the dog has it
naturally. He never attacks the
female of his species, even when
feeding.
He Is the delight Of the poor
mans howell and the rich mans
mansion. Faithfully follows his
master who tramps the dusty road
side, and sits proudly upon the
cushioned seat of the millionaire's
de luxe machine.
KNOWS FALSE AND TRUE.
Wealth, caste, social distinction
are all one to him. He Is content
and useful in every station assigned
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just from the unjust, the kind from
the unkind, the charitable from the
uncharitable, the true from the
false, the man from the hypocrite
Disguise does not deceive him.
Paint, tinsel. silk. and jewels are
no more to him than tatters, rags,
worn shoes, or ragged hat. But it
is what these things cover, the
man, who wins his affection or dis
like. His masters friends are his
friends, his masters enemies are
his enemies, no matter what their
station.
He does not count the cost, but
gives his life at his masters COM
mand, and even without command,
in his masters defense. When
master is gay he Is merry; when
sad, he grieves and understands
his masters moods. The destruc.
ton of an army, the fate OF ma.
ton has been decided by "a dogs
bark.
With teeth bc red. eyes ablaZe, and
hair a.bristle, he has saved "A wife
and child from assault and then
played nurse all day. With devoted
strength he has rescued his master
from a watery grave and dragged a
child from an angry fire.
Over bleak and frozen mountains
he has carried food and drink and
brought assistance to the wounded
and those in dire distress.