Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-02-24
feared that We might swing around such
circles all night,

Interiors are beautifully clean, in
spite of the coal dirt; snowy curtains
and light fresco paintings make homes
inviting. Storekeepers bid defiance to
the murky air, and display the most
dainty fabrics. Fifth Avenue, the fash
ionable promenade, is crowded with
well-dressed men and women. The
churches here are numerous and ele
giant, while beer gardens are very
scarce. From the reservoir on H.ron
Hill the Blue Ridge Mountains. one
hundred miles away. can be seen like a
dark lire upon the horizon; while the
intervening country is magnificent be-
yend description. Coal-Hill, from
Duquesne Height to Mount Washing
ton. is said to be- honey combed; and
Notwithstanding the many durable
looking structures upon its surface. We
walked along fearing We might fall
into deserted mine, and remain there,
unknown, unhonored and unsung."
A lazy driver. stretched full length
upon the back of a sleepy donkey.
waited with two empty cars at the en-
trance to coal bank. We lopged to
enter the cavern. and nothing pre-
vented as from taking passage but the
fear of being dumped over tho hill Con
the return trip), and shipped immedi-
ately South for fuel. Descending an in
clined plane closed my eyes and held
my breath, expecting a. any moment
to stand on my head in Birmingham;
but merciful Providence and good
engineer prevented the catastrophe. l
left the car sheepishly, at the same time
trying to appear used to such giddy
heights and perpendicular descents.
Birmingham is noted for the manu-
facture OF glass. At the Atterbury
works We saw lovely shawls. napkins,
towels, feathers. ard child's dress and
cloak. These wonders in glass we're as
pliable as the finest damask or richest
silk. Tue garments were cut in style,
and actually sewed with needle and
thread. 1t is rumored that leading
actress is having a stage dress made
here. If she don the glass dress and
play under the electric light. her aaz.
zling costume will draw a crowd that
will fill her pockets, even though her
play and playing bs worthless.
Politeness from man to woman is ex.
pected everywhere; from woman to man
it is pleasing any where; but Pittsburgh
can boast that from woman to woman
it is rarely seen in greater degree else
where.
L'aving the city wharf. the steamer
glides under the bridge at tho very
mouth of the Monongshela and
ont into the Ohio. Here two fond
parents seem to send forth into the
world loved and lovely child. They
cannot follow. but from the embrace OF
Allegheny and Monongahela Ohio goes
on her prosperous way. The oil upoa
the water, that flows from the Allegha.
ny and for miles covers the surface of
the Ohio, recalls the olden custom ef
anointing with oil the king, the sanctu-
ary, the newborn child. Thus this
parent stream covers with benedictions
her beautiful offspring.
Looking back from tho deck of q
steamer. the view of Pittsburgh in the
distance is not enchanting. Instead of
cleaning pinnacles and towering walls,
one sees what seems to be the shoulder
ing ruins Of great city. The smoke
from her furnaces darkens the sky and
hangs overhead like an impending
storm; while before us the hills and
wales CLEAN in the sunlight. It is de.
lightful to travel on the Southern and
Western boats, especially in spring
time. After leaving port, the officers
lay aide the stern business character
and become genial hosts, extending to
every passenger the most genial hospi-
tslity. During the day the cabins are
deserted for the guards and decks.
Promenaders. loungers. groups Of ner.
~ gossipers with books or fancy work,
give to the scene an air OF freedom and
home-like comfort. In the evening.
the ladies cabin offers to all the enjoy
ments of well-sppointed. drawing.
room, reading, recitations. games.
music and dancing. fill up the fseting
hours. Occasionally the stewardess in
vitesthe ladies to q morning picnic in the
nursery; when that philsnthropic agent.
Q cup of tea. breaks down all barriers.
We are oae-at least for that trip.
Under way We often peep into the
Office. and the obliging clerks answer
all sorts of silly questions; but woe be-
tide the bold intruder who dares invade
that ssnctum while in port! You all
have heard Of hotel and railroad clerks
Well, take warning and beware!
All praise to the efforts OF noble
woman! Through her influence many
steamers on southern and western
waters have abandoned that old nui
ssnce, q bar.room. Refinement and
order reign supreme on all boats that
have taken this honorable stand. Motto.
ing . pair of beautiful stAg's horns over
the Office door, we find that they were
presented to this flagship of the
/" White Collar Line for swiftness;
surely token should be given for tenn
peranoe.
Descending to the lower deck, the
firemen. black as the coal they hesve,
fill and poke the glowing furnaces as il
bent on our destruction.