Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1883 — A Curious Monkey Story. [ARTICLE]

A Curious Monkey Story.

' A brave, active, intelligent terrier belonging to a lady one day discovered a monkey belonging to an it inerant orgnu-grittder-seated upon a bank withm-the grounds, and at once made a dash toward him. The monkey, who was attired in a jacket and hat, awaited the onset with such undisturbed tranquillity that the dog halted within a few feet of him to reconnoitre. Both animals took a long; 1 steady Stare at .each other, but the dog evidently was recovering from his surprise, and about to make a spring for the intruder. At this critical juncture, the monkey, who had remained perfectly <luiet hitherto, raised his paw and gracefully saluted by lifting his hat. Efae effect was magical; the dog’s

! head and tail dropped, and he sneaked oft and entered the house, refusing to ' leave it till he was satisfied that his ' polite but mysterious guest had cte- ' parted; His whole demeanor showed I plainly that he felt the monkey was i something “uncanny,” and riot to be i meddled with