Chapter On Dogs

As this is Ihe time of year when the war on Dogs is usually at its high est pitch, it may be a good time to say something about the worthless creatures. - They are a species of wolves, domesticated. In this country they are entirely useless, except to kill sheep, disturb peopie with thcir noisc, amuse and instruct boys and men in fighting, and find employment for loafers in cities and villages ia killing them. Some wise ones in the Inst Legislature proposed to tax each Dog 50 cents, but as this would excite the anger of dog-owners, the measure was deemed impopular, and was lost. VVelearn f rom the Argtis that a Mad Dog made his appearance in the Upper Villoge,August 23, bitingsome fifteen or twenty of his race. Whereupon a large and respectnble meeting was held in the Courl House, and the Common Councü were requestedio take measures for killing all dogs found runnng at large, after Monday evening.