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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-13

SYMMETRICAL FoRM-J. H.. City. Figures
showing the height and various proportions Of
a perfect man and woman were published in the
Query Column of December of last year.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-13

WHEELING Ue HILL-E. A. R., City. The
reason that It Is more tiresome TO ride bicycle
upgrade than 1t is TO walk and push it ahead,
in view of the fact that the bicyclis. must raise
the combined weight OF himself and his machine
to the top of the grade in either case Is that the
added weight of the rider TO the machine In rid
ing upgrade increases the resistance met and
wheel ahead.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16
ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS.


Horsss. Dogs. Hens and q Lioness Form
Queer Companionship~
Why II Ii that animals have such
great dislike for solitude and have fits
OF loneliness when shut up by them
selves away from any other living be-
ing is something no one has been able
10 explain. Yet IL is the fact that all
animals yearn for companionship, even
animals that are wild and fierce.
Remarkably strange and curious are
the friendships animals form. Horses
chum with cats. dogs with geese, and
there are two capital stories, one of how
horse and hen, the other of how a
dog and hen became fast companions
The horse and the hen happened TO be-
the only occupants OF a large orchard.
and got to know each other and seldom
were 10 be found apart The hens
favorite method OF showins aer friend
ship was TO approach the horse with q
caelSle of JOY and rub gently against
his legs. the sagacious equine looking
down upon her kindly and standing
perfectly still in wcii-sntisfed manner
rs the feathered wings huttercd about
his legs.
IN one OF the farms just over tho
border line of the annexed district a
hen became SO chummy with valuable
retriever that she actually laid her
eggs and Matched her chickens in the
dogs kennel, and the four-footed beast
enjoyed il immensely. He would
guard by the hour the eggs. and later
the little chickens. and when he had
| occasion 10 go in and out OF the house
he would move with the greatest OF
care so as not TO disturb his feathered
friend.
Geese and dogs are apt TO be very
fond of each other. There Is n story OF
goose that was rescued by a mastiff
from the attack OF fox and was SO
grateful that IL could not show the dog
enough attention. II left all the other
geese of the fnrmyard and stayed by
the dog day and night, accompanying
him daily as he wandered over the
farm. When the dog fell i'll the goose
never once left the kennel. and ia it's de
yotion it would have starved TO death IL
handful of corn had not been brought
10 itevery day.
The friendship between the horse and
the stable cat has been many times re
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

A Yankee ''schoolmarm" In Goorgia.
so an exchange reports, had class Of
o dozen colorcd boys on the floor. For
several days she had been laboring
with them oyer the words dog" and
''cat."
She had written the words on the
blackboard, had used them in connec-
ton with picture OF a house, and had
had the boys write the words ind draw
houses. To-day, by why Of var wing the
exercises. she had drawn n picture of q
tree, in tho top Of which was a cat,
while dog was barking at the foot.
Below the picture sho printed In big
letters:
"Tho dog has run the cat mp tree"
"Now, boys" she said, with pardon
able enthusiasm, chow many of you
can read any OF these words?"
Up went small black hand, shaking
with excitement.
"Wcll, Sidney" said the teacher,
lyon may tell"
1.-THE dogs done freed possumw
shouted Sidney, at the top Of his voics
Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16
pYEINe The BURGLARS.
Queer Punishment Inflicted on n Couple OF
Midnight Mnrauders.

Queer Punishment Inflicted on a Couple OF
Midnight Mnrauders.
A good story is told by q German pa
per OF the way in which dyer treated
two burglars whom he caught in his es-
adjustment, as they were in the act of
making Off with some valuable dyes.
Mr.. S., the owner of the color works,
IL often engaged in experiments late
into the evening, and occasionally
spends the night in the chemical laborn-
tory, which opens into the room where
the great dye watts are.
The thieves made their visit, rs IL
CHANGED, on one of the nights when Mr..
S. was sleeping at the laboratory.
He is naturally light sleeper, and u
little past midnight he was aroused by
the sound of voices in the vat-roon.
lie saw the flash OF light, and suspect
ing thieves arose quietly from his sofa.
took his revolver, and, concealed in the
darkness, watched the movements OF
the two men. lie saw that ench bore a
package of new and valuable dyes.
Thinking hatmatters had progressed
far enough, he stepped forward, cooked
his revolver, and said, quietly: 81 have
use for those dyes. You'd better
leave them alone"
The thieves, taken completely by sur
prise, dropped their plumber and started
10 run, leaping from the side of one vat
20 the next. In the darkness one Of
them miscnlculated the distance. and
fell headlong into an indigo vat; and
his companion, hearing the splash.
rlanced back TO see what had occurred,
lost his balance, and toppled into the
same vat.
'.That's all right" said Mr.. S.,
half-jocoscly. as he stepped TO the edge
OF the vat and covered the thieves with
his revolver. II won't grudge you
enough of thnt indigo 10 dye your
clothes and your skin. You needn't
hurry about getting out. We must give
the dye chance TO take effect"
For Is minutes or more he kept the
two men In the vat, where they several
times plunged beneath the surface of
the liquid, and came up spluttering and
choking. and finally begged for mercy.
"Well." remarked Mr.. ST., good
naturcdly, II think you probably are Ak
blue outside as you feel inside, so
won't dctain you longer. And now"
changing his tone 10 one OF storm coIu-
nand, ''if you don't want the police on
your tracks, you'll make yourselves
scarce in this town. Out now, and be
off"
without word the two men climbed
out of the vat and hastened away.
A few days later friend from an adj
joining town called on Mr. S., and
mentioned incidentally that two mer
came to him and offered him five dol
lars TO tell him what would remove in
digo stains from the skin. "Thcy were
the buest-loolSing fellows you ever
saw" he added. 'Thcy said they got
TO fooling in the dye-house. and fell into
the vat"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

An knows where the treasure Is.
knows al about H.
"Then tell me, and shall let him
know"
1T was 10 him / WINS TO tell it," he
repeated, with the petulant obstinacy
of a very old man.
"Well, you must wait for him."
"No, no; / amt goin' 90 lose n whole
day TO please no one. IL Mr.. Holmes
amt here. then Mr.. Holmes must find
it all out for himself. / don't care
about the look Of either OF you, and
won't tell word"
lie shufiled towards the door, but
Athclney Jones got in front of him.
''Wnit bit, my friend" said he.
"You have important information, and
you must not walk of. We shall keep
you, whether you like or not, until our
friend returns"
The old man made little run to-
wards the door, bnt. as Athclncy Jones
put his broad back up against H., he
recognized the nselcssness OF resistance.
fro nE Continued
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

old pcaja<kst buttoncd up 20 his
throat. His back was bowed. his knees
were shalxy, and his breathing was
painfully asthmatic. AS he leaned
upon thick oalsen cudgcl his shout
ders heaved In the effort TO draw air
into his lungs. He had a colored scarf
round his chin, and ! could see little Of
his face save pair Of keen dark eyes,
ovcrhnng by bushy white brows. and
long gray siGe-whislSers. Altogether
he gave me the impression Of a re-
spectacle master mariner who had
fallen into wears and poverty.
"Whnt Is IL. my mcn?' asked
He looked about him In the slow mo-
thodical fashion OF old age.
rs Mr.. Sherlock Holmes hcrc2' said
he.
''No; but am acting for him. You
can tell me any message you have for
him"
1T was to him himself was to tell
It," said he.
But tell you that am acting for
him. Was It about Mordccai Smiths
boat?"
"les. ! knows we'll where ii rs An
] knows where the men be is after are
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

standing by my bedside clad Ia rude
sailors dress, with peajaclSet. and a
coarse red scarf round his neck.
81 am or down the river, Watson, {"
said he. III have been turning II over
In my mind. and can see only one way
out Of Il. II Is worth trying, at all
events"
surely can como with you, then, .
said I.
"No; you can be much more useful II
you will remain here as my represent
ative. am loath 70 20, for Il Is quite
on the cards that somc message mny
come during the day, though Wiggins
WINS respondent about II last night
want you 10 open all notes and tcle-
grams, and 10 act on your own judg-
men. II any news should come. Can
rely upon your"
"Most certainly"
al am afraid that you will not be
able 20 wire 20 me, for can hardlytcll
yet where | may find myself. II am
In luck, however, may not be gone SO
very long. shall have news Of some
sort or other before get back"
had heard nothing OF him by break
fast time. On opening the Standard
however. found that there was n
fresh allusion 70 the business "With
reference 20 tho Upper Norwood trag-
edy.r Il remarked. I'VE have reason 20
believe that tho matter promises 10 be
eyen m sre complex and mysterious
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16
CHAPTER vIII--coNrrxurp


"Nice. nmiable people. Watsonl II
this fellow had been left 10 his own
unnided devices this affair might have
taken an even more CHASTITY turn. /
fancy that, even as II Is, Jonathan
Small would give good deal not 20
have employed him."
''But how came he 70 have so singular
a companion2"
"Ah, tnnt Is more than l can tell
Since. however, we had already deter
mined that Small had come from the
Ardamans, IL Is not so very wonderful
that this ISLANDER should be with him.
No doubt we shall know all about II in
time. Look here, Watson; you look
regularly done. Lie down there on
the sofa, and see If | can put you to
sleep"
He took up his violin from the corner,
and as stretched myself out hc began
TO play some low, dreamy, melodious
air-his own, no doubt. for he had n
remarkable gift for improvisation. ]
have vague remembrance of his gaunt
limbs, his earnest face, and the rise and
fall of his bow. Then l seemed 10 be
fioatcd peacefully away upon soft
sea OF sound, until / found myself in
drenmland, with the sweet face OF Mary
Morstan looking down upon me.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

We have so often laughed nt Pat for
his droll errors of speech that II IA
pleasant TO laugh with him occasional
lv at tho expense Of some one else. II
Is possible 10 this when we recall the
tale Of tho Yankee and the Irishman,
who were riding along country road
together, when they came to ? vpllows.
"Scc that. patq" said the Yankee. with
q smile. where would you be II the
rallows had It's duc2" "Roldlpg alonci"
said Pat. quietly. -llarper's Young peu-
DlQ
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

marked. and IL Is well known that IL
for any reason the stable cat Is killed or
taken away the horse will get impatient
and nervous overit.
A remarkable case Is on record OF ono
of the Derby favortes a few years ago.
GalcoRsis. who some months before the
race got into state OF positive melnn-
cholia, which was rapidly pulling him
down. Veterinarians examined him
and found that his trouble was purely
nervous one. brought about through
excessive loneliness. Nothing could &c
done for him uGtil n shrewd stable hand
Happened 10 suggest animal compan-
ionahip. A goat and kid were intro
duccd into the stable with great sue
cess, and the race horse picked up so
that on the day of the event he was able
TO make fine showing.
An eyewitness of this describes
Galeopsis' satisfaction as follows: Gal
eopsis seemed TO take much interest
In them until the goat died; but the
lid remained, and the horse now vastly
diverted himself by lifting the little
creature up by the back OF it's neck
with his teeth. putting IL down in the
manger, carefully placing IL on the
ground again after awhile and then re-
peating the operation.
There was once lioness in the Dub
lin geological gardens who had arrived
ar an advanced age and was so feeble
that she was unable 10 drive away tho
rats that used TO annoy her by biting
her feet. The trainer ut last evolved
the scheme Of putting n good rat terrier
into her cage. She received the dog at
FIRST with an angry growl and decided
symptoms of aversion, but as soon as
the little brute grabbed the first rat and
shook the life out of Il she began 90 un-
tlcrstand what he wns there for, and at
once took q great fancy 70 him. She
coaxcd him 20 her side, put her paws
around him and night after night
the little terrier used 70 sleep close up
10 her. both In a state OF mutual great
content.---N. Y. World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.



There's a very serious matter
That I've pondercd long about.
And the more ] think IL over.
The more can't make out.
And wish that all you fellows
Whose snrerings are the same.
Would assist my mcditatioEs.
And find out who's 20 blanc.
IT'S this--Whenevcr mothers
90 TO mend a fellows clothes
(And a fellows clothes need mending
Pretty often. suppose),
They turn one's trousers upside down
To give the final shakcsl
Oh. the tribulation. brothers.
This unlucky action makes
Oh. my penknifc. lost since christmasi
Oh, my marbles, balls and string.
Rusty nails and bits OF iron.
Wood and iead--and everythingl
= TRASH" they cry. in heartless accents.
As the contents roll about:
And they brislkly brush the dust from
on the pockets-insidc Quit
Comrades, number up your LOSSES,
Treasures boarded with such care,
Think upon the risk you're running
When your pants show signs OF wear
Then reflect. Is there no method
To escape maternal frown,
Teaching mothers sorrow, caused by
Shaking trousers upside down?
-Eva l.. Carson. In Golden Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16
Another Hero.

Anxious Watchcr-And you had
rough weather.
Captain OF Lincr-Frightful
"And yon were in great dangcr2"
"Fcnrful!"
sand your passengers were panic
stricicn?"
mo, sir. not bit OF it,"
"With all those ladies' on board? And
nobody feared death?"
"Not a soulp
"Impossiblcl How did you manage it7H
"IInd q congressman on board.
"Wcll?"
"When tho storm was widest he Loaf
his presence of mind and suddenly be-
gan financial speech"
"And that quoted tho passengers"
IL should sayl They all badc each
other good-by with the sweetest Of
smilcs on their faces. Cleveland Plain
dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

Pain was my constant guest.
And MI my world chamber dim
which the sweet angel Rest
Could not once enter IN.
NY cruel guest was cold and stern.
And would not from me ever turn
tried 20 turn AWAY
From the fiorco scourgingH OF his handi
Tired IN penltonco 10 pray.
That no might understand
needed not the cruel pain
To cleanse my soul OF sin and stain
IN deep contrltion there
promised that nay life should DO
A scene OF constant prayer.
And oil tho world should see
That days Of wcarincss and pain
Had really not been al In vain.
NV guest left mo nc last.
While faint and weak unused alone.
SO glad 20 soc tho sunlight cast
us glow Of beauty In my room.
= Honccforth. /" said. "my life shall DO
Like tho fair light that now I see"
When back 20 the great world
i went. . strange sweet peace wns mine.
And oven IN It's rush and whirl
felt presence Mi divine.
Thank God. thank God. for that dear gucst
That brought such peace and perfect rest
Mrs. ~. A. Holt In Christian at Work
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

Prof. c. had 20 spend the evening
at friends house. When he was
about TO leave IL was raining very hcav-
ily, wherefore the hostess kindly Of
fcred him accommodations for the
night, which he readily accepted. Sud-
denly the guest disappeared, nobody
moving what had become OF him, and
tho family were about to retire for
the night, when Prof. c. walked in.
a. wet as drowned rat. He had been
home TO fetch his Ightshlrt--Mcrcury
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

~ htshAh ~ Ati4 tii$AAss
II was late In the afternoon before
woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as
had left him. save that he had laid
aside his violin and was deep i'm book.
le looked across mt me as stirred, and
noticed that his face was dark and
troubled.
eYou have slept soundly," he said.
II feared that our talk would wake
YOU"
''Iheard nothing" answered. "IIave
you had fresh news, them
UNFORTUNATELY, no. confess that
am surprised and disappointed. ex-
pccted something definite by this time.
Virgins has just been up 10 report.
He says that no trace can be found OF
the launch. IL Is provoking check,
for every hour Is Of Importance.
''Can / do anythingF aim perfectly
fresh now, and quite ready for another
nights outing"
mo; we can do nothing. We can
only wait. If we go ourselves. the mes
snge might come in our absence, and
clay be caused. You can do what you
will, but / must remain on guard"
'Then shall run over to Gambler
well and call upon Mrs Cecil Forester.
She asked me 10, yesterday"
.On Mrs Cecil Forester" asked
Holmes, with the twinkle of smile in
)is eyes.
s'Well, Of course, on Miss Morstan
too They were anxious 10 hear what
happened"
~ would not tell them too much"
said Holmes. Women are never 60 be
entirely trusted--not the best OF them"
did not pause 10 argue over this
atrocious sentiment. 81 shall be back
in an hour or two remarked.
~ ''All right Good luclsl But say,
IN you are crossing tho river you may
as well return Toby, for l don't think
IL Is az MI likely that we shall have
any use for him now"
took our mongrcl accordingly, and
left together with a half sovereign,
at the old naturalist's In Pinchin lane.
AZ Camberwcll found Miss Morstan n
little weary after her nights advcn-
lures, but very eager 20 hear tho news.
Mrs. Forester, too, was full Of curios-
ity. ] told them all that we had done,
suppressing, however, the moro dread
ful parts OF the tragedy. Thus, al
though spoke Of Mr. Sholto'e death,
said nothing Of the exact manner and
method OF H. With all my omissions,
however, there was enough 10 startle
and amaze them.
ut Is romancew cried Mrs. Forces
ter. IAN injured lady, half q million
In treasure, black cannibal and a
woodcn-legged ruflinn. They take tho
place Of the conventional dragon or
wicked earl"
''And two hnight-errants 20 the res
cue" added Miss Morstan, with a
bright glance at me.
why, Mary, your fortune depends
upon the Issue Of this search. don't
think that you are nearly excited
enough. just imagine what IL must
DO 10 be 80 rich and to have tho world
ut your fcctm
II sent a thrill Of Joy 20 my heart 20
notice that she showed no sign Of Ella
tion az the prospect. On the contrary,
she gave n toss Of her proud head, as
J though the matter were one In which
shc took small interest
1T Is for Mr.. Thaddcus Sholto that
am anxious" shc said. "NothinQ else
Il Of any consequence; but think
that he has behaved most kindly and
honnral y taroughout IL Ia our duty
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

A friend has several cats which have
been taught TO make their homes in a
barn. One of the worlsmen in the cs-
tablishmcnt had been for a number
OF years in the habit OF bringing food
from his house, after every dinner time.
for these cats. A remarkable fact Is
that they 60 from the barn to the en-
trance OF the gate property always about
fifteen or twenty minutes before the
workman makes his appearance. Just
how they come 20 learn this exact time
of day is not clear, although 1t goes 10
show thnt these animals have reason
AMI judgment to somo extent. Strange
20 shy, although this has been go-
ing ON for several years, the cats do
not seem 10 know that every seventh
day Is Sunday. and that the workman
does not make his appearance nc the
grounds on that day, yet regularly
every Sunday, for oil these many years,
they come 90 meet him, only TO be-
doomed TO disappointment. IL would
seem from this that cats have not the
power TO count, or they surely would
he able 20 know by this time that there
a. seventh day when they would be
doomed 10 disappointment In their
daily meal.--Mechnns Monthly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

81 an nfra4i the photographer has
been trying 10 mako me beautiful n
that picture" said the girl, archly IA
she passed the photograph oye- "a
young phathcad.
"Nonsensol" raid young Phathcad.
with an effect Of great gallnntry. M
photographers would ever attempt suct
a thing after seeing you. "-chicars
Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

When * child's hair like house +?
When IL Is shinglcd.
When are n chime OF bells and POI
tato aiilxc7 When they are pcaled
(pcclcd).
When IL your head like window?
When II isone big pain (pane) Youths
Communion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

'~rhcr-'s one thing ] don't under
stand, said little Harry. That's why
Rood-tasting things like pie make me
sick. and bnd-tnS4\g things like med
icine make me Nh II ought 70 be
the osk4r way " and Country.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

charlics Mother Charlie is generous
TO fault.
Charities Girl Won. gucss I'm noe
q faulL--DcLroi. Breo pr,aa
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-11-16

Tommy"
No answer.
'Tom-Inoell"
"Wcll2"
what are you doing TO your brother
Willic2"
"Noihin'."
EYES you are. You arc making min
cry
"No, / ain't--rmbein' generous. I'm
givip' him half o. my codIiyeroil."-t
Iarper's Young People
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28

III. +. Church SuLth-Corner Broadway and
church street. Preaching every Sabl,1th
morning % II e. M. and s.3O O.. n. Prt-er
meeting Wednesday evening az 80. SAN
Jay School every sabbath al 10 q. IN. Ep-
worm League 1 j.. tl. y. r. Law. Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28

nEHn nm EEATTl'S Organs $500
For particulars. rIta-
lpSu.- address ur call. Daniel
p Beatty. Washington. New Jersey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28

ARDhOREITE ~ + :sg-as$} -. as$ i / sla5 ~;
and job Printing on short notice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28

nDlANp Pianos. S225.OO upwards Want
UnuHHO Agents. Catalogue free. Address
Daniel l.. Beatty. Washington. NJ
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28

E0D CHTn Scholarship in "a Business
run OAIE college here in A-dmurc.
at "A Bargain. For intnr,na
ii"n aud pri -e call on or address Tar Am
Mo@EIrE, Ardmore. Ind. Ter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28
An EnrIlsh View nfIt.

Mrs. SMITH think it dreadful that
your divorce laws in America shonld
be so much more lenient than they are
in England
Mr. Van Rensselaer-Well. Won see.
my dear madam, in England divorce is
a luxury, while with n it is-er--a
nscessitv.-London Punch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-10-28
Texas State FaIr and Dallas E,paaltion.

Dallas, Texas, oct. 10 10 Nov. q
1894. For this occasion the O.. 4. 4
>. r. Railway Santa he Ecutc ~.
sell round trip tickets at one faro no,
10 exceed 50 for the round trip frcm
any point on it's line. The fare n. n
Ardmore VIII De S3.S5. Tickets wHl
be on sale Oct. Is TO Nov. l8. irrlii
sive, and will be good for ret,lrD up
to and including Eo-. =. Cau up.n
the undersigned for further inforina-
ton. I.R. MAsON AGENT
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The WEEKLY Is%ils &I5Ril1o5I55E P5ar. di il 5ss 5ss
Indian Territory. Only