Albany Argus
    Jack is the name of a bull-terrier dog that has been considered as a sort of an attache for a number of years by the American Express Company’s office in this city. About two years ago this dog Jack took a trip westward, and has ever since been on his travels. He has visited all the principal cities on the line of the American Express Company, an only a few days ago was heard from in St. Louis, Mo. Jack is certainly a most sagacious dog, and his method of traveling is really curious. On one occasion he jumped into one of the company’s wagons, and on arriving alongside the car in the yard sneaked in and hide himself behind the freight, and in that manner enjoyed a ride to New York. On arriving at the metropolis he got lost, and, spying an expree wagon, followed it some four miles, until he finally reached the office on Hudson street. He was returned to this city, and then started on an extended trip west. When he becomes tired of one office he immediately seeks the car and visits another, and in this manner he has traveled for nearly two years. When at his home in Albany he was very punctual in his office hours, and every evening at six o’clock reported ready for duty. After closing hours, at seven o’clock, he knew at once those belonging on the premises, and acted as a sort of night watchman. He is about six years old, and weighs some sixty-odd pounds. He is now probably en route for the prairies of the far west, and perchance will take a trial trip over the lines of Messrs. Wells, Fargo & Co.
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