“Division Passenger Agent
Paul S. Millspaugh of the Lehigh Valley says that ‘Skull,’ a full-blooded bulldog owned by the Skull fraternity, Wait avenue, is nearest to human being than any animal he has ever seen.
‘Skull’ is large and the type of aggressiveness. From his protruding jaw and ugly countenance one might well imagine that he would not be a pet. However, ‘Skull is just the other way. He is good-natured and lazy, although he will hold his own in a fight any day.
Mr. Millspaugh remarked today on one of the tricks played almost daily by ‘Skull.’ Every morning, as regularly as a well-regulated clock, ‘Skull’ trots through the door of the
Lehigh Valley city ticket office.
He darts to the lavatory, throws his front paws on the porcelain bowl and waits for someone to turn on the water to give him a drink. Then he goes into Mr. Millspaugh’s private office, curls himself up under his desk and takes a snooze.
Another trick attributed to the dog is his ability to ride on the street cars. He is said to know the difference between a Stewart avenue and Eddy street car and knows which one to board to take him to the ‘frat’ house on Waite avenue, Cornell Heights.
…’Skull’ is a welcome visit at many business places about town and besides the Lehigh office, he makes calls at the
Ithaca Hotel, where he is a familiar sight on the front steps.
Yesterday afternoon ‘Skull’ attended the folk dances on the campus and caused consternation by splashing in a pool of water near the dancers.
“Skull’ has many tricks, too numerous to mention. He is also called ‘Napoleon’ by many persons.
During the university season this pet of all on The Hill attends lectures with regularity. He is especially interested in the engineering courses and goes from one classroom to another on time, showing a decided preference for the lecture work of certain instructors.”