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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-30
is THE HORSE UNGRATEFUL?


Our friend the horse is lately receiving
a good deal of attention in literature. A
few years ago it was fashionable to write
and talk about and paint dogs. Later the
feline race engrossed our attention. and
'the harmless, necessary cat" received a
large share of literary and artistic atten-
tion. Now the horse is all the vogue and.
as may be expected, great many diverse
opinions are being expressed regarding
him.
Bret Harte, for instance, roundly con-
dennis our equine friend as ungrateful.
uDaffectionate, treacherous and unrelia-
BILE and holds up to incredulous sc0rn the
idea that the horse knows one human be-
ing from another, or cares for mis- own
master above any other man. A writer in
the current issue of Scribner's Magazine in
lengthy and scientific article on the
horse takes somewhat similar although
less radical ground. He declares his ex-
2erience with the animal does not lead
him to the conclusion that the horse is
affectiUnate or that he seems 10 care for
one person above another, and says that
the creature Is unresponsve and undem-
onstratve.
1t seems singular that a man should
have the experience with an order of
animals that would enable him 10 write so
comprehensive an article as the one 10
question and should yet fail so signally in
arriving at any understanding of the emo
tional nature of so highly SensitiZed a
creature as the horse.
1t is true that to one who is not thor
oughly familiar with the animals ways it
does seem irresponsible to advances made.
He does not wag his tail, for instance, and
leap upon you in ecstatic transports of
affection AS docs the dog; nor rub against
you or roll at your feet after the manner
of the cat 1t would be highly incon-
venient if the horse were TO do any of
these things. he would, however, frolc
about one if the habit were not frowned
upon in colthood. / once owned fine colt
affection | was forced at times to flee
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loss in them. The smallest denomination
OF bonds is $50. A security of this denom-
ination is not likely to be thrown
about very carelessly. Then large
proportion of the issue of each
class of bonds is registered and
the ownership is easy to prove. In the
case OF the loss or destruction of regis
tered bond. the treasury will issue a new
bond TO the Owner On satisfactory security.
The owner Of the lost or destroyed regis
tered bond has to file with the Secretary
of the Treasury bond in the amount of
would accrue on it up 10 the date of re-
dempt on with two good and sufficient
securities, residents of the United States.
In aking proof of loss, the claimant must
give the time and place of purchase, the
name of the person from whom the bond
was purchased and the amount paid for it :;
the place Of deposit from which it was lost
and the names of any persons having ac-
cess 10 this place; the affidavits of others
knowing or the existence of the bond and
It's disappearance; the affidavits of credi-
bic persons as to the reliability of the
claimant; the number, denomin alton, etc.,
of the bond.
A man who has lost coupon bond can
not recover its value. But if coupon
bond has been destroyed or mutilated
the owner can present proofs similar to
those required for a registered bond and
the Secretary of the Treasury will issue
duplicate if the loser files bond in double
the amount Of The lost bond and accrning
interest. Many duplicates of lost or
destroyed bonds are issued every year.
Sometimes 1t has been necessary for man
who has lost bonds to go TO Congress for
RELIEF. This was necessary In the case Of
the Manhattan Bank of New York, which
lost 81, 100000 worth of bonds in what is
known as 1.-THE great bank robbery" of
nd ri ich 70 iy
in sum sufficient to comply with the
general statute Congress passed a special
law for the benefit of this bank. authOriZ-
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue
duplicates on proofs that the originals
were the property of the institution and
had not been transferred, and on condi-
ton that certain number of the bonds
be held by the Secretary of the Treasury
Tor time TO secure him against possible
claims by the holders of the bonds, in case
any of them had been transferred.
The amount which the Government may
make In destroyed stamps each year is 4 OF
determinable, but undoubtedly it amounts
to a great many hundred dollars. The
stamp collectors furnish large revenue
to the Government, for they put away
stamps at their face value and the Post
office Department is never required to per-
form the service which is represented by
the purchase price. The Government of
Liberia and some Of the smaller South
American Governments are said to make a
large income by Issuing new stamps at
com Daratiyely short intervals. As to LOST
postal orders their value will amount to
$4,000 or $4,000 every year, and this
amount is clean profit, for the transmission
of the money has been paid for in advance.
A certain number OF checks and warrants
of the Government are destroyed and never
paid, but their value is not considerable.
GEORGE GRANTHAM Balm.
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fence OF strong boards. Through an open
ing in this fence food and water were
passed, the animal being deemed so dam
gerous that no one was found brave
enough to enter the pasture with him.
Mr.. Bush essayed TO do this. but was
warned that he was taking his life in his
own hands and would certainly rue his
rashness. He entered, however, and con-
cealing himself among some bushes he
gave the little whistle by which In days
gone by he had always called the Mes
Senger.
The old horse raised his head and lis
tened. Another whistle, and with great
WINNER Messenger came tearing across
the field In the direction of the sound. He
ran abnut searching for its source, and
upon Mr.. Bush stepping into view the
horse Immediately ran TO him, while the
0nlookers watched, terrified for the man.
But. gently as child. the fierce old stall
lion came up TO his former owner and laid
his head upon the mans breast for the
wonted caress. The poor old fellow was
frantic when Mr. Bush left and bursting
through his pasture bars rushed down the
road after him. The gentleman led him
back to stall in the stable, where he was
secured by strong ropes. but for long dis
lance on his homeward ride MIR. Bush
could hear his old pet lashug about in his
stall In vain eadeavOr to free himself
and follow his former master
A similar case was that OF Goldsmith
Maid, who was never known to care for
any one but her old driver. Budd Doble.
When she was retired from the track and
bred she became quite unmanageable after
the advent of her first colt, so that none of
her attendants ventured TO approach very
near her, and no one had ever laid hand
on the colt when Mr.. DObe paid her
visit. When he went to the Enclosure the
Maid was at the further end of the pasture.
The famous driver was warned that he
would probably be received with her
heels If he ventured to approach, but,
to the surprise of all. upon hearing
his voice, the glorious mare came trot-
ting across the field and welcomed
him with every manifestation of
delight. She marshaled up her baby for
his inspection. permitted him to handle il.
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MAKING HAIRPINS.
A Machine That Turns Out Over
a Hundred a Minute.

For years the English and French con-
trolled the manufacture of hairpins, and 1t is
only within the last twenty years that the
goods have been produced in this country 10
any extent. The machinery used is of deli
cate and intricate character. as the prices at
which the pins are sold necessitate the cheap
est ana most rapid progress, which can only be
procured by automatic machines.
The wire is made expressly for the purpose
and put up in large coils, which are placed iii a
clamp, which carries 1t TO the machine while
strengthening it. From there 1t runs into an
other machine. which cuts, bends and by a
delicate and inst ntaneOns process sharpens
the points. Running at full speed these ma
chEes will turn out 100 hairpins every minute
To economic it is necessary TO keep them run
ming day and night.
The difficult part Of the work is In the en-
ameling, which is done by dipping the pins in
a preparation and baking in an oven. Here is
where the most constant and careful attention
is required as the pins must be perfectly
smooth and the enamel have perfect polish.
The slightest particle OF dust causes imperfec-
tions aud rouehness, which is objectionable
PlltsDurg Dispatch.
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and In every way showed her love for and
confidence in him. When he left she stood
long time by the bars, gazing after him
until he was out of sight.
beings. but am convinced that
they remember their friends among
each other. l was driving Madame
along a quiet street not long since
when saw tied in front of a house a
horse who had once been her stable COM
panlon. occupying the next stall. As We
drew near the horse looked up and gave a
loud, shrlll WINNER, to which Madame
responded at once, turning her head in
the others direction with clearly unmis-
taxable air of recognition.
;, Perhaps the most demonstrative among
these creatures are the horses in racing
stables. have seldom failed to receive a
cordial welcome from these equine aristo-
Gratis, who become so accustomed to the
visits OF strangers as to really seem at
times to consider 1t incumbent upon them
selves to give the guests polite reception.
l have noticed one thing, however, that it
seems TO me is not without significance.
Among the great horses | have visited
L nave found more intelligence, a more
coseEvant notice and quicker responsive
ness in mares and stations than in geld
lngs. Not only 10 the great stables. but
among horses in general 1 have found the
same rule. If 1t may be laid down as a rule,
TO hold. do not undertake to account for
it; only lay it down as a result Of
my observations among animals. The
only Keen, alert, demonstratiye gelding
L can remember to have encountered
Is Flying J1b, the phenomenal PAGER. I
remember we'll the first time l ever saw
him. He was loose in his stall. and as
approached he came to the half door, and
thrusting his head out proceeded, per nose,
10 Investigate my features thoroughly.
held out hand and he first smelled of it.
then rubbed his chin against my out
stretched fingers. Altogether he acted like
a dear fellow, and l have always taken a
special pride in his well-earned fame.
The horse has the least power of express
sion OF any OF the domestlcated animals.
Even COW has often more freedom to
express herself. The horse. when in tbe
company of his owner. is usually in har-
ness. Held fast between the shafts. nm
able to turn himself to right or left, blind.
folded. as a rule, and his head held high
in air, it is hardly TO be wondered at if he
essays no marks of affection for the hands
that are holding reins and whip over mis-
back.
Ii seems extraordinary, however, that at
this late day in our experience with the
animal there should arise an authority
who, while evincing thorough knowledge
OF the animals origin, history and achieve
ments. should still declare him To be lack
ing in affection, In gratitude. and-for this
claim Is also made-ln general intelli-
gence. The owner of more than one
equine pet Will rise In Indignant contra
dlction Of all these charges.
MISS RUSSELL
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BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
The Sport of Turtle Turning.

lifted together, and had the animal almost
gu edge when it deity lifted flipper full
OF sand and drove us from the field.
Eaen repulse of this kind brought the
turtle nearer the water. for which it was
headed. Finally our shouts. partly of
laughter, partly for help. brought aid from
the next parties, and while one man headed
OF the huge animal, prying it back with
an oar. three seized it, lifting on one side.
and one on the other, and after several
attempts. during which the turtle left its
marks on its enemies, it was rolled over on
IT'S back, having made gallant fight, and
only gave up when six feet from the water.
The turtle was manacled by cutting holes
In It's fiippers and tying them together. and
alter 1t had been hauled up into the bush
line we took our places as before, and be-
gan another wait. Every few minutes one
Of the party would go down TO water line
and follow along to the next station. and
during one of these trips / noticed
tracks, which looked as though some one
had crawled up the beach on all fours.
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scrapipg out places in the coralline sand,
that was still hot from the baking sun. be-
gan the wait, each one taking turns every
half-hour in patrolling the intervening
1000 feet so that the entire beach was
guarded. My watch fell with the keeper,
who RECALLED me with many yarn about
the island and the strange things that had
happened there. One of his predeces-
sors went mad from the solitary life, took
possession OF the light that rose like a
needle from the key and defied the world.
For ten nights the light did not shine, and
the keeper upon seeing the boats approach
ing the island, took to the light, locked
and barricaded tile lower door, taking
his station Cd the outer railing latter hav-
ing also shut the upper door, which led
into the lantern itself There was nothing
to do but batter the doors down. which
the soldiers did, then making their way
out upon the outer walk. But the keeper
WAS not visible; he had evidently hurled
himself over the awful height that had
tempted men with well-balanced minds.
One of the men leaned over 10 look, and
lust then came fierce scream of defiance
from far below. Running 10 the other
side, where the lightning rod passed down,
the men saw the maniac clinging 10 the
rod and descending, hand over hand-an
irnpossibility under ordinary circum-
stances. La this way the mad keeper
reached the ground and was finally run
down in the bush.
Here my companion touched my arm
and silently pointed seawaTd. The moon
was fail and cast a brilliant silvery beam
across the smooth waters. and directly in
it on the shore. where the waves fell
musiralv on the sand. | saw glistenng
object. 1t gradually increased IN size until
the broad back of turtle came ia sight
and il. began Its labored ascent Up the
beach. 1t was about one hundred feet
below US, and we could distinctly see its
movements. On leaving the water it
raised its head, utterng loud hiss and
gaZed about for several moments, evil
IDENTITY to see If the coast was clear, and
then began to ascend the slight incline,
making but slow Roadway.
Finally it reached our level, where we
were crouching low, and began to dig. evil
IDENTIFY using its hind f1ippers. ln twenty
minutes it had excayated hole and had
begun to deposit its eggs. 1t was then that
we made our rush, springing from onr hot
beds OF sand and reaching the turtle before
IL realized what was the trouble. and then.
either stupehed with surprise or because
1t was laying. II did OF move until we had
laid violent hands upon 1T, when II began
20 scramble for the water.
1t was green turtle, of the largest size,
g good lift for two men. and while il
struggled and threw its fiippers about II
was almost impossible TO hold il. ran at
IT and lifted il a foot or more, but sweep
ing blow from one OF the fore fiippers
forced me to drop it. Then we rallied and
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ahead the minute The animal felt nv
hands, 1t pounded the sandy bottom with
succession of quick blows that sent it to
the surface 30 quickly that [ almost lost
my hold and my wind. The turtle gave
quick puff and dlve0. and | had just time
to follow suit and strengthen my grip
when the animal Owed again, and with a
rush dashed away throu2h the water, its
hipper3 moving I'D and down like fails. A
second more and | should have ignomin-
lously given up. when the turtle. having
gone the length of the corral, dashed TO
the surface to breathe, and filled my lungs
just In time as l was jerked down again
by the terrified creature and towed away.
now under water. now out, while the
other turtles, alarmed at the noise, were
racing up and down, adding to the general
confusion and stirring up the sand and
mud.
1t was evidently a trial of endurance,
and spurred on by the applause of the aud
fence on the fence, | clung to the she'll
desperately. Finally the turtle showed
signs of WEAKNESS. and / found by draw
ing up my knees could bring it to the sur
face.
That's what you should have done in
the first place." said one of the experts,
VINO now, that | had caught my game.
offered to display his skill Diving into
the water he soon captured fresh turtle,
and at once had the animal at his mercy
At first he rode it around the corral.
stretching out behind and holding on by
one hand. while with the other he seized
the lower part of the shell. and by using
MS knees he was able to make the animal
rise or fall He stopped it almost immedi-
ateiy; kept it beneath the water until it
was ready 10 give in :; in fact, had il under
complete control. During these perform
ances the Turtles did not attempt TO
bite or defend themselves other than
by striking with the flpper or throwing
sand. G. r.
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water-and released, to be recaptured
when needed for the camp table. At such
times II was our custom to go int to the cor
raj and round ND the animals single
handed-an opera ion that was far more
exciting than the original capture, as the
turtles were in thsir natural element and
made a vigorous hunt necessary, which
illustrated better than anything else the
power and speed possessed by these ami
mails. had heard of turtle riding on the
open reef. and having hal taste of it on
dry land, | volunteered my services when
the next green turtle was needed, and the
cook. in nowlse disposed to retain this
perquisite, readily allow me the priv-
lege. The morning IN question the entire
camp gathered on the fence to see, as |
afterWard learned, the turtle do me
up" In light swimming costume
L mounted the fence and slipped
into the big corral. The water at high
tide was about eight feet deep, and all
over the white sandy bottom could be seen
the black forms of the turtles that passed
the time in sleeping on the bottom, occa-
sionally rising TO the surface for air. |
had been given the "tip" by friendly
darky. and diving / swan down to the
nearest turtle. approaching from behind,
and when directly over it seized 1t by the
back of the shell just over the head. |
was unprepared for the peculiar antics of
this curious steed. Instead of starting
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HER FATE.
G.. Ii.

She spurned the fond attention
Uf dozen | might mention,
And It seemed her firm intention
To live a SDinSUer's life:
In manner most dramatic,
She said with tone emph tic.
That her tastes were too cratic
To make happy wife.
She refused a foreign title
When IL seemed to be most vital
That her heart with sweet requital,
At honor SO conferred,
Should smile with proud asserting:
But she still WAS unrelenting
And her heart was unrepenting;
Although it seemed absurd.
But this maiden soon attended
A football game and ended
What she had before commended
Was sentimental gush:
She struggled hard TO QueIl it,
But nothing could diSpel it,
She lost her heart. pray tell it,
To Elfs center rush.
CHARLES Z. NETTL EToI
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and loggerhead turtles is mainly one of
appearance, the green turtle being the one
comm only seen in the markets. The next
day was spent in hunting the nests of
turtles, the trails or tracks of the animals
being followed up to the nest, when from
100 to 200 eggs would be found, about as
large in diameter as hens egg, but round
with single depression. Cunning would
hardly be looked for in so clumsy an ami
NAL, but every nest showed evidence of it.
In following up track, the nest would
naturally be looked for at the end, but
such was not the case, the track 10 every
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-30
A COUNTRY MAID.

Her eyes the sun-kiSsed violets mate,
And fearless is their gaze;
She moves with graceful. careless gait
Along the country ways.
The roses bluShing in her cheek
That ne'er decay nor fade,
Her laughter gay, her words bespeak
A simple, country maid.
No flashing gems adorn her hair,
Nor Gasp her lily neck,
No jeweled circlets. rich and rare
her un-brOwneu hands bedeck;
But pearly teeth through lips as red
AS reddeSt rubies CLEAN;
The tresses DER her shoulders spread
A golden mantle seem.
Her looks are kind. and sweet the smile
That sparkles in her eyes,
her mind, her heart, are free from guile:
She Is not learned or wise.
No worldly art, no craft has she
Acquired. her charms TO aid:
And yet she stole my heart from me,
This simple, country maid.
Chambers Journal
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instance being a blind one. The turtle
would deposit its eggs. then spend some
time destroying all traces of the nest,
then travelling along the beach for forty or
fifty feet before returning to the water, so
that we had to sound the sand with a
pointed stick all along the beach, between
the going up and coming down trail. From
oxen or more nests we carried off nearly
a thousand eggs.
The caplured turtles were taken to a
corTal-a fenced Enclosure in shallow