The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-30

that l start in firing up Andy makes a tour
OF the place, examines every piece of ma
chneTv and reports back that all is right.
III anything IS not running just as it ought
TO he VIII keep barking and backing up 10
where lie wants me TO look, and he will not
stop barking until what he discovers is not
regular is adjusted"
Three times during the course of half an
hour Mr.. Schoelfield went through the mo-
'Ons of firing uH. and each time Andy made
tour of Inspection.
At one time the steam-gauge which the
reporter was looking at showed variation,
and the Increase Of power accelerated the
movement Of a wheel and a weight con-
nected with a small engine. This no sooner
made Itself manifest than Andy ran to the
engine and barked loud and furiously.
keeping 1t up until he had brought the en-
giDeer to the scene Of the unusual move
ment and saw him give a turn to the valve
that regulates the supply of steam and saw
the engine moving in regular time.
That engine can't 90 ever So little faster
than 1t ought TO but Andy viii notify ME.
Sometimes II gets very hot down here and |
20 to the head o. the stairs for breath of
fresh air. At stated times in the day have
to 20 on the several floors to look at the ele-
vatOr machinery. 1t makes no difference
where l am Andy will come after and find
me If there is anything wrong. Why, not
long ago | was on one Of The upper floors
when suddenly heard Andy barking, and
in few minutes be was by me jumping
ard barking and owing his head back, as
much as TO say, Gene, you're wanted |
followed him to the basement and fonnd the
engine moving just little faster than she
ought to-"
Two or three times gentleman who was
present opened the steam valves when
Andy was at distant part Of the cellar
Each time that the speed of the engine was
increased. Andy rushed up TO look at 1t,
saw that the wheel and engine were moving
too fast, and gave notice in his usual man
ner.
At noon the well already alluded to was
full anc 1t was then time to empty It. This
is done by means of a siphon. which dis
charges into large tank.
when the well is empty there will he a
very slight noise, which continues until the
water rises TO certain point again." said
the engineer, "and when that noise declares
itself you will see Andy run TO the well and
look down and then hear him call for
me-"
The reporter was told that within n min
ute from the time of speaking the well
would be empty, and 10 keep his ears open
for the peculiar sound. At that time Andy
was in front OF the reporter. There were q
number Of different sounds from different
causes, which attracted attention, but
TO these Andy paid no heed. Suddenly he
pricked up his ears. made bound for the
well, looked down into for n moment ard
sound had attracted the keen-eared dog sbut
the reporter had missed it. A little water
was turned On, the noise ceased and Andy
was satisfied.
Every time the well runs dry my assist
ant leIs me know IT, He seems TO under
stand that 1t IS right for him to tell me, and
lie does"
just then a coal mau's cart stonped on
The street with several sacks OF coal for the
engine-TOom.
The fuel is passed into the bunker by
means OF chute which Is placed at the
mouth OF the sidewalk elevator. When the
coai is sent down Andy remains by the
chute until the last pound of coal is sent
GOWN and II the engineer does not take
down the chute and put it in its proper
place Andy will not give him any rest until
he does.
La this instance Engineer Schdelfield had
10 whisper announced his intention of
lettlhg the chute remain in the position in
which II had been placed to receive the coal
Alter the coal-cart had driven away lie
entered into conversation with those who
were present, turning his back 10 the CHI ute
Amy watched him for some time, then he
became restless. ran from his master to the
chute and back several times; but, falling to
draw ms masters attention, set up bark in
loGu Key, never desisting until the chute
Dan oeen put away snugly.
Assistant Engineer ANDY will also give
notice when the clock stops.
es, SAID The engineer after listening to
some comments on the sagacity of dogs.
Andy Is great dog, no mistake about
mat; and the only thing he can't do in an
engine-TO0tn Is TO read the steam and water
gauges, but he may do that in time if he
makes up his mind TO do So"
MT. Schoelteid is very proud Of his dog,
ana ne has good reason for being so, as he
is most valuable assistant.