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The morning call., 1892-12-04

him TO take all his cartridges and caps
within an hour and sink them under water
mile out in the open bay, which he did in
despa ir of further argument with the
present generation.
Loter on. with view to developing the
timber trade of the island, he imported a
little sawmill plant.
The stea m boiler excited no little wonder.
ment and he showed it off to the visiting
officials with natural pride in his progress
siveness.
Two days later be was served with the
formal opinion of the governor 10 council
that steam was an uncertain and dangerous
servant, not yet sufficiently understood to
be handled with safety by his Dutch Ma.
jesty's lieges,' and the order instructed him
to close his sawmli at once. which was re-
luctantly done.
From this CHEEKY Scotchman we pro-
cured native interpreter who was to guide
me across the bay to Salamat and the in
natives with their ponies before selecting
and purchasing.
Permission to visit the interior, however,
Lad TO be obtained from the Governor.
Here arose difficulty.
Next morning, upon visiting the offices
ana making the request, we discovered that
special council would have to be held
upon the matter. All conversations being
carried on in Malay-the Dutchmen being
ignorant OF all languages but that and their
oNu-"e were enabled 10 gather the glSt OF
the arguments.
The dangers and perils attending a visit
inland were largely dwelt upon.
/ signlfed my cheerful ambition to meet
with such. Further council brought up the
argument that in the event of my death the
British Government would make official
difficulty with the Dutch authorities.
L eagerly assured them that not only
would 1t not do so, but. on the other hand.
would rejoice exceedingly that another
troublesome Irishmaa was effeetually dis
posed of. Adding TO this my willingness to
sign document stating that | had OBJ
stinately and willfuly, against local advice,
persisted in my foolish undertaking, the
council wayered and reluctant assent was
accorded my petition and / made ready for
the trip.
Chlpperell, having been overhauled with
his ship and crew aud we'll reported on, was
requested to run his men over to the neigh-
boring Island of SOlOr, where they belonged,
ana SO bidding all hands a CHEEKY adieu
watched the gallant little brigantine shake
out her topsais and sail away across the
pay. Then, with the assistance of my in
terpretcr. hired native catamaran. and
at o'clock that evening after good dinner
lay-down In the bottom of the boat with my
bag OF gold In one hand and big revolver
In the other.
AS we sped across the ten-mile stretch of
the bay L listened TO the talk of the native
boatmen and began to wish, at least while
the bag OF gold lasted, that / had white
comrade In arms to share the adventure
AT midnight | awoke from an easy slumber
into which l had fallen while becalmed
hall way across the bay. We were aground
The morning call., 1892-12-04

ABOVE the urf1teQ snow. HOW Old DICK QI0
used to spin along coming home from town
and how excited the boys used to get II by
chance they spied coon tracks by the road
side. How startingly like they used to look
TO the imprints Of the bare feet Of human
baby in the snow. Their appearance was
grand hunt. and AIR. Coon generally came
down, for there were some famous hunters
among the neiRhborhood boys.
Did you ever cut hole in the Ice that
covered some roadside or meadow stream
aud. putting your mouth down to il, drink
deep of the delicious draught that welled
up from the depths below? Wasn't it de-
licious!
But there were other phases of this win
ter life. Did you ever think the day un-
Considerably long in dawning. and finally
have mother come In and tell you il was
long past breakfast-time, but that the deep
snow had blocked all the windows? And
then you dressed by lamplight, and found it
SO queer to eat breakfast by the same artifi-
cial CLEANS. How strange 1t seemed to go
out 10 the barn through tunnel, and to re-
main from school because no roads were
broken. Then, when January thaw"
was followed by rain aud then by Feb
ruary freeze. and the whole countryside,
the houses and trees, the fences. the roads
and everything out-of-doors was what the
country folk used to term ''a glare of ice,
things went more smoothly than was CON-
Portable, and not even sinners found them
selves able TO stand in slippery places.
And the mud and siusb. when the snow
thawed cut III the spring. 1t used TO get to
puddiDg-like consistency In tie course of
day, TO freeze over night, so that next
morning you found yourself travelling over
the similitude Of broken glass.
On the whole, Flaxen, arranging chrysau-
themums now In big bowl on the table,
incline TO think you have rather the better
of the snowbonnd Eastern child. You have
better chance out here, FlaxeD. Our Cali
forDian children, like our Californian colts,
of both sorts in resisting cold and overcom-
ing the hardships of the winter can go to
the upbuilding of the individual. You
ought 10 grow up stronger, grander, a bet
ter being in all ways, Flaxen. because your
young lot Is cast beneath snch favoTing
skies. ADELINE T. KNAPP.
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INTELLIGENCE IN CATTLE.
How Steer Which Had Been 'Horned
in" Got Revenge.

A cow and steer-the latter two to three
years old-were the only occupants of the
barDyard, where the occurrence took place.
batting OF hay was put out TO them, the
cew taking possession. The steer wished to
share II, but the cow, like some higher AMI
mails, was selfish, and was bent on taking
the whole of it, and as often as he would
maneHVer around from side 10 side to get
bite she would drive him off al the point of
her hOru. The steer was so persistent that
a. last the old cows patience gave way, and
making determined and vicious charge on
him she punished him severely, though he
was her own offspring.
The steer felt badly hurt, not only in
body, but evidently in mind as well, and
Immediately started out of the yard and off
down the lane toward the pasture, where
were the rest of the stock, believing venge-
anee at every step in language which
was unmistakable to the bystander and
which the mother well understood, as she
The morning call., 1892-12-04
AT SUNSET.

II isn't the thlng-yOu do. dear.
It's the thing you've left utdone
Which gives you bit OF heartache
AT the setting or the sun.
The tender word forgotten.
The letter you did not write,
The HOVER you might have sent, dear,
Are your haunting ghosts tonight
The stone you might have lifted
Out OF a brothers way.
The bit OF heartsome counsel
You were hurried too much TO say.
he lowing touch OF the hand. dear
The gentle and winsome tone
That you had no time or thought for,
With troubles enough OF your own.
The little act OF kindness,
SO easily out or mind
Those chances TO be angels
Which every mortal finds.
They come in night and silence
Each chill reproachful wrath
When hope IS faiut and tagging
And blight has dropped on faith.
For life is all too short, dear,
And sorrow Is all too great,
To suff~r our slow com passion
That tarrieS until too tate
Aud It's not the thing YOU do. dear,
It's the thing you leave uudone,
Which gives you the bit OF heartsche
At the setting o; the sun.
MARSARET z. SANGsrER
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Waste and Want.

waste OF flesh and a want or digestion These
sotosether People who cannot assimilate the food
they swallow must of necessity Iose bodily sub
stance. To remedy this, render digestion easy and
thorough with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. ton &c
famed the world over for its strength and fest
yleiding qualities Appetite and sleep beth i'm
paired by indigestion, which begets nervous symp
toms. heartburn. fatulence, rreguiarity OF the
bowels ana palpitatioa OF the heart-the latter
often being enormously attributed TO disease o
that organ. All these manifestations disappear
when tue Bitters Is resortsd TO, Malaria rheuma
tism. liver and kidney trouble effsetuaiy coan
teracted by this superb corrective. which is
only effectuai, but permanent 40
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stances was 10 get in the first lick. threw
the implement at the crouching animal.
Unfortunately he missed, and a second
later was scared half to death by having
the animal spring upon him. Luckily the
wildcat was as badly scared as the man, and
releasing him, bounded past him through
the door.
He had reached the limit OF his allotted
time, for two of the dogs seized him and
Couriner. recovering his self-possession,
picked up the ak aud fastened TO the as
sistance of his trusty companions. A we'll
directed blow upon the head OF the animal
laid him low. Beyond a few scratches
Courtner escaped uniDjured. 1t was learned
afterward that the animal gained an en-
trance through the window, which the
woodchopper on leaving that morning had
failed 10 close
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Englishman who one day made the assertion
that there were plenty of ducks and plenty
Of quail to be had within a few miles OF the
hotel. The landlord said, satiricaIly. 'Tll
give you 80 cents for every duck you get and
25 cents a pair for quail" The Briton. W it'll
fall they returned. and a witness of the
incident said: well, sir, they just cov-
cred the Office floor with birds. never saw
anything like it. And the landlord had TO
pay, too. Yes, sir. He spluttered for
while about its being unsportsmanlike to
sell game, and all that, but he had made a
promise and lac had to stick to 1t. Being
mean man it nearly broke his heart, but
his guests had all the birds they wanted for
the next week"
The morning call., 1892-12-04
DECORATED GOURDS.
An Ancient Art Revived for the Ben
eft of EsthetiC Housewives.

w
Frank LeSlie's Monthly
The uses the gourd may be put to for dec
orative purposes are unlimited. 1t need no
longer simply hang on the wall as a pilgrim
bottle; it can be decorated with carving or
typography, stained with aniline dyes and
mounted in various metals for greatva-
riety of purposes. to wit: Vases, using the
various forms OF the gourd or calabash ::
drlnkiDg-cups. fnger-bowls, print-bowls,
card-receivers, ash-trays, pen-trays, candle
sticks and r-bottles. using the various
shapes aud sizes for the article desired.
The gourd or calabash was much used in
the remote ages OF antiquity. where CLAW
was not available or unknown. The Mexi-
cans used the gourd very extensively, which
they ingeniously carved and colored with
various stains or dyes
The figure shows a gourd decorated with
typography. mounted upon iron scroll
feet-the ordinary sheetiron that can be
purchased from any stovestore or tin
smith. The tools required for the work
are pair of tinsmith's shears Tor pair of
strong old scissors will do), pair of long
round-nose pliers, two bradawls, one fine
and the other stout, for making holes;
The morning call., 1892-12-04
He Is a Snake-Charmer.

Everybody who knows Louis Homeier,
the popular orchestra leader, knows that he
goes hunting every hour he can spare from
his position. Well, besides being an expert
hunter he Is not afraid of snakes-in fact,
IS snake-charmer. A few weeks ago he
encountered an enormous rattlesnake, who
carried with him full dozen rattles.
Homeler went for him." both with per-
suasion and big stick. and soon captured
MS snakeship. And what think you he did
with him? Why. he skinned him, dried
the SKIN thoroughly. made Ii into a neck.
scarf, and now occasionally sports his
trophy, with the rattles as q front orna.
ment LIZ any one doubts this snake story
we refer him TO Louis Homeier. who. wa
know, will not 'go back on u.s.
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ceased eating and listened intently tn the
threatening of what was to come When
these died away in the distance she re-
sumed her ration, but with evident appre-
hensiun.
In due tine the steer was seen returning.
bringing with him companion larger and
stronger than himself AS they approached
the rumblings OF rage and revenge could be
again heard, which grew louder as they
came nearer. The COW took in the situa-
ton at once, and was now terror-strickep.
As her ASSISTANTS rushed into the yard she
lodged them and rushed out at life.and-
death speed, and away toward the rest of
the stock in the field with her pursuers close
in her track
The morning call., 1892-12-04
JAPANESE DOrHNOES.
How the Brainy Islanders of the Far
Pacific Play an Old Game.
les Inventions Novelties.


The Japanese game Of dominoes, in the
form Of the pieces. in their composition,
and especially in the variety of their COM
binations. differs sensibly from the ordi-
nary game, and therefore merits descrip-
ton. The pieces, which are thirty-six in
number, are triang ular, and carry. inlaid. a
hexagOn OF bone. ivory and mother Of pearl,
even with the sides, and Stimulating die
Of which three faces are seen at the same
time. Each piece includes three points of
The morning call., 1892-12-04
Ready for Bed.

every baby, and the draw-string at the top
of the bag is tied loosely about the neck.
The matron says she has tried sewing the
babies in bed, tying them in, pinning them
ana an uncovered baby with cold the next
day. But the most strenuous kicker can't
get his arms or hands out of the soft bag,
though he can flop all he likes.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
Valuable Information.

A census gatherer was engaged in collect
ing the papers from the various houses in
rather low district in one of the principal
towns in Scotland. On receiving the doeu-
meBt from knowiDg-looking woman, he
was much amused 10 find under the heading
Condition as to Marriage" the words
written: Hard up afore marriage, worse
afterWaTd. Dundee News.
The morning call., 1892-12-04

Jagson says that never trust a man till
you know him" is good advice, but you
never know some men till you trust them
Elmira Gazette.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
THE BIG HORN.
A Skull of the Animal Found by
Hunters i'm the Sierra.

Fresno Exposition
c. Bailey and Lii Wincbell have returned
from an extensive trip among the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. They were absent sew.
efal weeks upon their journey and visited
many of the most famous portions Of the
mountains.
One OF the most remarkable finds OF their
expedition was the skull of an extinct ami
nal very similar to what Is known as the
Montana big horn. This animal. no doubt
roamed these mountains only a few years
ago, as the skull is ia good preservation,
and 1t, with one of the horns. was brought
home as souvenir OF the wilderness of
mountains.
1t is said that the animal was sometimes
met with near the summit when white men
hrst began to visit that remote section. but
IL is net believed that they ever abouuded
IN large numbers, as the country is very
rough. affording Dasturage only along the
immediate margins OF the rivers and the
lakes.
The last OF these animals OF which auy re-
port was made was seen near the head of
the south fork Of the San joaquin River a
few years ago. 1t is possible that there still
may be one or two of these horned animals
living in the unfTequented recesses and
almost inaccessible strongholds of the
Sierra Nevadas. but If they exist, they keep
so well out OF sight that they are not seen.
They are described as being as large as
caI NAN a year OLD, and perhaps often much
larger. They feed on the tufts OF grass and
the few weeds and sprouts found in the
rocky regions of the mountains In winter
they must find little to eat unless they crop
the tiptops of the tamaracks protruding
above the snow.
The skull fonnd by Messrs. Bailey and
WincheH was lying among the rocks at the
foot Of black peak about two miles north
of Mount Goddard.
The animal had died there and its bones
were all gone, except the skull and horns.
Perhaps wild beasts had eaten the car
cass and ha0 dragged the bones asunder, so
that none were found but the skull.
The morning call., 1892-12-04

Clara-What shall sing for you, Jack
Jack-Have you song with a refrain?
Clara-Yes.
Jack-Well. then, please refrain.-W onder
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No Harm Could Be Done.

Mrs. Parvaynuh-l'm most afraid to wear
more than four diamond neck iaces tO-onct,
for fear it will make me appear vulgar
Mrs. Heighlfe-Oh you needn't be afraid
On that score.-Chicago ws-Record.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
No Doubt OF II.

'Do you believe in the igration OF
souls. Joe9"
whats that, sir 9'
"Why. for instance. that that COW has had
prior existence III another form-perhaps
been a being like myself"
Ion, no doubt the cows been q calf
Judy.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
An Ijnfortunate Creature

Extract from a sentimental young lady's
letter: Last night | sat 10 gondola on
Veniee's Grand Canal drinking it all in. and
Iife never seemed so fun before. Scraps.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
ANYTHING to Get the Doctor.

Doetor-Why, how is this. my dear sir
You sent me letter stating that you had
been attacked by measles, and l find you
suffering from rheumatism.
tient-WelI, you see, doctor, IL Is like
this: tn ere wasB't soul In the house that
knew how to spell rheumatism.-Harper's
RaZar.
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A Good Reason.

Schooltea eher-Why were the prisoners
who were executed called poor sinners?
Scholar-Because the rich sinners always
get Off.-Der Hausfreund.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
A neau Trick

Mrs. Park Slope-That new family across
the way played a mean trick on me to-day
Mr.. Park Slope-How
Mrs Park Slope-They moved in while
was downtown shopping. -Brooklyn Eagle.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
Getting Into Society.

understand you are teaching physical
culture. Miss de BOoiop?'
''Ob. yes. i was bound to be recognized
by good society, If not in one way then
nother."-Detroit Tribune.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
Blinded Ducks,

Yesterday morning flock of teal ducks
became blinded by the rays of light from
the electric tower and few against it. Quite
q number were killed.
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An Appropriate Inscription

"Can you suggest an inscription TO 90
over the gates Of tie new cemetery?" the
president asked the editor. LET me see"
replied the editor; how would this do ?
We have come TO stay New York
World.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
A Close Observer.

The medical men say that kleptomania is
disease. We have observed that its vic
tins are always taking something for it,
BinghamtOn Leader.
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Poor Little Child.

President S. p. c. C.-Here. little one. we
can't let you go onto the stage again.
Where is your mother?
Little One-Oh. she's the baby tight-rope
walker. and I'm waitin' fur her to get
through and so home.-Chicago Trlbune.l
The morning call., 1892-12-04
A Paradox.
A Cruel Man.

When man undertakes piece Of ticklish
business he never feels like laughing. Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
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miration by some and with intense dIsap-
prevail by others, OF whom Ibsen aud Bjorn
sen are the leaders.
The Duchess was Swede by birth and
the sister OF Professor Letter Of Stock holm.
She is known by the non de plume OF Mrs.
Edgren, and wrote True Women" and
other novels. She ranked high among the
Swedish writers, and her works have been
translated into mcst European languages.
In 1890 she married the Duke Of Cajanello,
who is professor, perhaps the only one of
ducal rank in the world.
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Score One for the Englishman.

The landlord or a Florida hotel at which
game figured sparsely on the bill of fare
had among his guests recently a sporting
The morning call., 1892-12-04
He Was Bored.

She-You are very polite to yawn in my
presence.
He-My dear friend, husband and wife
are one and the same, and when 1 am alone
am bored.-Le Figaro.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
BABIES IN BAGS.

A Quaint Sight at a Charity Home for
Children.
New York sun.
The best time to see the babies at the
House Of Mercy for Children is at night,
when every mothers son and daughter is
slipped into wooden bag made of the
blankets Of the cribs. In feet Grss goes
The morning call., 1892-12-04
What They All Say.

IF 1 were to ask you TO marry me. what
would you say?
why. Mr.: yonesby," she faltered. really
this is so sudden"
Il thought So" he answered; that's
about what they all say. Much Obliged"
And then he said IL was time for him to
ashington Star.
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A TITLED AUTHOR.
The Late Duchess of CajaneIIo Ranked
High Among the Swedish Writers.

woman of title who, nevertheless. did
not eespise brains. was the Duchess of
Ca1anello. who died recently in Naples.
She was member Of the group OF Northern
writers whose works are regarded with ad-
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Suatched From the Grave.

DR.. Pulser Yes, sir. l have literally
snatched men from the grave
Stokes-Is that so? When?
DIR. Pulser-Wheu l was a medical stu
dent sir Life.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
Too Many Lunatics Now

"Doctor. believe you are an Insanity ex-
pert"
"Yes. but can make no effort In that d.
rection at present"
"Why?"
There are so many people fulfilling eiec-
ton wagers that it is quite Impossible to
discriminate. "-Washington Star.
The morning call., 1892-12-04
A Fatal Hitch.

"How ia your love affair getting on ?''
at is off,"
"H'ml A hitch somewhere?"
Yes; fatal hitch"
''What was it?"
''She married another" New Y ork Press
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Bound to Rise

Hes only q representative as yet. but
think that in time he will become power
In politics"
"Guod talker. is hep"
No; keeps his mouth shut."-N. Y. Press.
The morning call., 1892-12-04

Maid-Gentleman wishes TO see you mem.
Here's his card.
name.
HE said, mem. that you was to see him
or else give him something of his you had"
1T must be some one met at the springs
last summer. Take that box Of rings and
tell him to pick out is."-New York
Weekly.
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A Bad Bargain

1--WE changed my mind twice to-day"
said Willie Washington. "Weil," SAID his
brutal friend. ''yod don't mean to saw that
you got the worst Of the trade ?"-Wash.
ingtcn Star.
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WillfuI Submission.

The four children had been naughty
again aud the mother called them up for
reproof.
you've been very naughty" she said,
taking of her slipper, "all Of you, and
shall have 10 punish you. Now, where shall
/ begin?"
I'm the same old place, guess" said one
of them. laying himself across her knee
Detroit Free Press
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Economical FIattery.

Wife-Nothing for me9 Then you have
forgotten that this is my birthday.
Husband-Not at all. Only didn't wish
to remind you that you've grown older, as
you don't look it.-Boston Globe.
The morning call., 1892-12-04

Around US lay five or six Arab brigs. all
Arizona republican., 1892-06-19
LOCAL BREyITIES.

A good indication of the value of land in this valley is the tendency to jump claims.
 Gooding's freight teams will load on Monday for Harqua Hala. They made the last trip in eight days.
 The Mining Report, like the chame- leon, makes many sudden changes, but each time fresher hue of brilliancy is attained.
 The chivalrous ex-governor paid a beautiful tribute to the fair ladies of Arizona in his excellent address at the military plaza.
 The ratification was largely attended by citizens from all parts of the valley.
 Not single drunken man attended the ratification last night although 2,5OO people were present.
 The case of the regents of the univer- sity of Arizona vs. Mrs. Charlebois, which was decided in favor oi the de. fendant, has been appealed.
 The worlds fair proposition for Mar icopa county seems 10 be rather an up hill pull, but western ingenuity may override the disadvantages.
 There will be a band concert at the park tomorrow from 3 o'clock to 5:30 The Sunday afternoons are a leading feature of the park amusenents.
 The Mesa, Phoenix & Florence stage line, run by Frank Miller, has added some new coaches and is now prepared to accommodate the travelling public.
 One week from yesterday is school election; a progressive man should be elected regardless of politics. Hon. NJ. II. Williams IS frequently spoken of as a good man for the position, but he does not seem to care for the honor.
 The anniversary of the battle of Bunker's Hill was celebrated in this city by the display of flags and the firing of horse pistols. The most patriotism, however, seemed to be in the south western part of the city.
 Minnehaha flat is attracting a good deal of attention of late and many are there already. Heretofore it has been difficult to get supplies, but W. c. Bon durant has established store at that place, carrying a complete line, and comes down once in two weeks.