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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

wealth. Recent geld discoveries :,
Western Australia will undoubtedly la.S
in the very near future 10 a rush Of M
ulation thither. whereby the dernan5 -,
American lumber and american pr,isr,,
generally Will be- greatly stimulated
Although South Africa Is long Al.
lance from The Pacific ocean. its oaa,-
ing 10 colonization and commerce w,p
produce a profound effect upon Oriental
and American trade. The immense tsr.
ritory lying south Vt the Congo rraa
State and now being developed under
the auspices Of the British South Afr.
can Company. is. IN respect 10 its de-.
posts IF gold. its pastoral AREA and ,ts
adaptability TO agriculture, unsurussAs
even il il is eQualled, by any other re-.
gion Of similar area. It's one great de-
ficiency is a lack OF timber. Already the
product of our Puget Sound mills 4
marketed in South Africa and our CON.
sui at Cape Town says that the demand
for our fir is certain 10 Increase 10 On.
ormous magnitude.
The islands Of the Polynesian grouo
including Hawaii. FIJI. Samoa ana
others. furnish at present considerable
commerce to the Pacific coast Of the
United States and will undoubtedly af
ford yet more as time progresses With
the Increase of the population OF this
country Will come an augmented De.
mand for the products OF these islands
Of this there IS abundant proof ALREADY
at hand. and there can be hardly any
. ~
Seattle and more than one Of these isl.
and groups is simply awaiting explicit.
alton al the hands of some one possess.
ing the necessary capital and enterprise
South America. Central America and
Mexico have in the past maintained
large foreign trade and no gift Of pro.
phecy is necessary to foresee that in the
near future their commercial Importance
will be greatly augmented. The IRE
quent wars and revolutions which have
disturbed the republics Of Spanish AM
erica. except Mexico. have retarded ma.
teIfal advancement, but IL the present
peaceful conditions are maintained for
any length OF time, we may reasonably
anticipate a revival Of the progress IN
terrupted by the war between Chile and
Peru
It may be fairly said. however. that
the west coast OF South America viii
receive from nothing so great al i'm
petus as from the construction Of the
Nicaragua canal. The customary thing
is 10 speak Of this great project and rs
relations 10 the state OF Washington
chiefly as a short route by which our
bulky exports may find their way 10 the
Atlantic seaboard and Europe. This
seems a narrow view. That the canal
will have this effect is true enough. but
its chief value 70 this state will be due
To its influence upon the commerce OF
the Pacific. The whole western coas;
If this continent from Cape Horn TO
Boring Strait will feel the stimulating
effect of this new highway between the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

japan, after sleep If unnumberrd
centuries. is thoroughly awakened, TAsre
IAN be no step backward In the unpreco-
dented career which began in the
Flowery kingdom not much more than
decade ago. and has completely
transformed the nation. IT'S people and
rs policy. Japan Itself Is not a country
~ much natural wealth. and her sons
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

e.a o. emulate the conspicuous example
set By their hitherto despised neighbcrs.
the japanese. The stimulating effect
upon commerce which such a step would
have. even a the Very outset. Is beyond
calculation.
The construction of the trans Siberian
railway is progressing az a rate that
would b" thought rapid. even In this
country II means the opening To- colon
izati"n and commerce with5n a very few
years. II region fully twice as large
as the United States, and containing ma
'urai resources or probably equal value
and variety In this estimate not Sihar
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01
Seattle as the Worlds Harbor
on the Greatest of Oceans.
THE ORIENT At OUR WHARvEs
Puget sound VIII Woo the Trade Of
Pacific Ocean Ialands-PFod net Of Our
Mills asd Fields II All Parts.

The geogra phicaI position OF Seattle
Is such that her future must be closely
identified with the development OF COM
mercc in the Pacific ocean. AS the state
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-01

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W aldo For Tacoma:
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
ORGAN OF THE ST. LOUIS
The First Built on an ocean Steamer

The new American liner St. Louis is remark
able, among other things, for the fact that she
carries the first complete organ ever put into
an ocean steamer. Orgsn-builders have doubted
the possibility of constructing an instrument
that could stand the stress of ocean voyages
The organ itself is not very large, being only
is feet high and 16 feet wide. The pipe frame
is supported on the figure of mermaid as a
caryatd; 10 pipes and fan of trum pets fiji the
frame the woodwork of which is highly pol
ished white mahogany. 1t is in the details of
construction that the instrument is remark
able.
The action of the organ is electric The
magnets consume .05 of ampere of current
al two volts tension-that is, ID takes only two
volts to control the whole organ. The current
is supplied by 300-ampere power storage CELL
independent of the ships dynamo. The stop
action is controlled by electricity as is also the
pedal action. The pedal keys slide under the
key desk to save room. The con tact used for the
key action is FRACTIONAL and self-cleaning thus
insuring reliability. The action is very simple
The slightest pressure on the keys sends an
electric current 40 feet 10 the mechanism con-
trolling the pipes, the key desk being that dis
lance from the organ proper. The current
passes through cables three-quarters of an inch
in diameter
This organ is in the nature of an experiment,
for the methods adopted are novel. and the in
strument must be subjected to the test Of a
rough sea before ii can he said to be entirely
successful. The builders, however are erect
ing duplicate of the organ for the sister ship
of the st. Louis, the ST. Paul, proof that they
have little doubt of success.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27

from half-a-dozen different points It seems
possible even at that distance, to pick out
almost the exact tree from which one Of the
birds is calling.
One approaches 80 yards and is sure that the
right tree is just within the edge of the wood
land. When this spot is reached the voice is
ringing 100 yards away. Another stealthy APP
proach yields the same result. The tsntalizing
music rings Overwhelmingly upon every side, but
the search for the bird seems as vain as the
pursuit of bubbles in air, while the battling
charm Of the song seems momentarily intensi-
fed. 1t seems finally more like the call of q
disembodied spirit than sound from the throat
of living bird.
Most Of the wild birds are difficult to catch
in the act OF singing. One comes across the
wood-thrush and the hermit-thrush eating in
sects or calling their young. or flying from
bough 10 bough, but the song of either bird
comes TO the ear from swamp or thicket well
beyond sight. The best place to encounter
these birds is a thicket near stream. Here
they move about secure, battle, call 10 one an
other, and, If at ease as TO iuterlopers, sing.
The cat-bird loves like places, but he like the
robin, is semi-domestic, aud is often seen sing
ing upon garden fence.
An orchard or garden is a good place to study
wood birds, for all but the shyest come 20 such
spots, where there are no woodlands near TO
afford shelter, aud become used 10 the presence
Of human beings. The orchard, unless it has
plenty Of small fruit, does not attract the true
wood birds il there be a woodland near at
hand. suburban orchard and park-like
grounds near large piece of woodland are
visited constantly by robins, Orioles spsrrows
OF several Sorts cat birds, and other familiar
birds. hut not fregueuted by the veery, the
hermit-tnrush, the wood-thrush, and other shy
birds that throng the woodland.
One may occasionally catch tue wood-thrush
in the act Of song lie sits sometimes in a tree
OF the wood, often on a dead limb where no
leaves cling about him. and pours forth trelessly
q song that is haunted with the loneliness. the
aloofness of the thicket-dewy. fresh, simple
yet varied, with metallic clearness with tremu.
lous high notes, and clear whistiings broken
from time to time as if lie had reed in his
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
Carried Out His Orders.
[Washington Post.I

Here ia good story which the boys will
appreciate, told recently at the Army aud
Navy Club. 1t illustrates an Irishman's
disposition to carry out his orders.
Hugh Nc, son of the Emerald Isle,
who had volunteered in the 9th S. c., was
stationed on the beach at Sullivan's Island,
with strict orders to walk between two
points, and to let no one pass without the
countersign, and that to be communicated
only in a whisper.
Two hours afterward the Corporal with
the relief discovered by the moonlight
Hugh up to his waist in the water, the tide
having set in since he was posted.
"Who goes there?"
Relief"
Halt, relief Advance, Corporal, and give
the countersign."
Corporal am not going in there to be
drowned Come out here and let me re-
Iieve you.
Hugh-Divil bit of it. The Lieutenant
tould me not to lave me post.
Corporai-WeIl, then, leave you in the
water all night (goiug away as he spoke).
Hugh-Halt! I'll put hole in ye if ye
pass without the countersign. Them's me
orders from the Leftenant. Cooking and
leveling his gum
Corporal-Confound you, everybody will
hear it if bawl it out to you.
Hugh-Yes, me darling, and the Leften-
ant said it must be given in whisper. In
with we, me fingers on the trigger and me
gun may go off.
The Corporal had to yield to the force of
the argument and wade in to the faithful
sentinel, who exclaimed: BE jabbers, it's
well we've come. The bloody tide has a
most drowned me-"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
Letting Them Down Easy.

l4'cW foEE Hcfud-I
Industrious Brother Of the Sun and Moon
Behold thy servant PROSTATE before thy feet.
| kowtow to thee, and beg that of thy graci-
BUSINESS thou mayst grant that may speak
and live. Thy honored manuscript has
deigned to cast the light of its august count
enance upon us. With raptures 1 have
perused it. BY the bones Of my ancestors,
never have ! encountered such wit, such
pathos, such lofty thought. With fear and
trembling, | return the writing. Were | to
publish the treasure you sent mc, the
Emperor would order that it should be made
the standard, and that none be published ex-
cept such as equaled it. Knowing literature
as l do aud that it would be impossible in
0,000 years to equal what you have done, |
send your writing back. Ten thousand
times l crave your pardon. Behold, my
head is at your feet. Do what you will.
Your servants servant,
1.-THE EDITOR"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
ROBIN REDBREAgT.

throat. The opera-glasses show his cinnamon
red head, his white breast speckled along the
sides, his pale feet and short tail. You NAV see
the throat swell before the bill opens TO let free
the melody.
One that loves and knows the wood thrush
wonders whether his near cousin and close
counterpart has really sweeter song. The
song OF the wood-tErush before dawn issuing
from woodland seems 10 embody the whole
mystery OF natures secret hours aud places
The robin loves 20 sing from the top Of q tall
tree. Has voice is less predominant than il was
two weeks ago and one fancies his song touch
less passionate and rich than in the early DAYS
OF the mating season. The shady side Of a
woodland bordering pasture is q good place
TO encounter therobins They fairly swarm in
such spots. especially late in the Summer.
You may see them on hot days with bills apart
and wings slightly lifted because Of the heat.
At the same time a male perched high in a
woodland tree may sing for 10 minutes TO.
Rether.
Even a student Of birds comes across In bis
daily walks many songs that he can n OF identify.
IL Is mistake TO ascribe tue loudest cry 10 the
largest bird. Some OF the warblers. of whom
there Is Dewllderlng variety bereabouts have
strong cries, though many are thin pipers
One has an intricate song OF many fat notes
with loud and almost explosive whistle
thTouR in. The insignificant size of the bird
&c cut PRISE 20 Que ifat has only just heard his
song Tor the first time. Others Of the little
warblers have strong voices that surprise the
listener who catches them in the act of sing
ing.
The warning cries OF birds addressed TO theil
young are now mingled with tho bird music
There are few more significant sounds in ma
ture than these notes Of parental solictude
The robins are especially anxious parents, IL on,
may judge from the solicitude expressed b,
hair 'ha rriv ad nd on
cry Of the robin betokens the near presence o
ale young, and the watcher soon discovers tbt
foolish, stump-tailed, thin-legged yellow-billeC
little speckled creature sitting helpless upon
limb, and perhaps essaying a short fight in re
spouse to the loud and anxious encouragement
OF the parents. The warning cry o. the wood
tRresa u eloquent of admonitiOn. No appre
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
THE DIVISIONS.
CONNECTICUT,

CONNECTICUT,
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Once more
the sacred observance of our Memorial Day has
passed. Some veterans have done this duty for
the last time, and whsn the next Memorial Day
comes around they will be lying beside those
they helped to honor SO shortly before their
resting places distinguished like the rest by the
little flag. What a wonderful story the little
flag tells, of the hardships. privations, snfFer-
ings and also the glorious deeds that brought
fame to the individual! All are honored the
same. No question about the previous condi-
ton or position Of one who has joined the great
majority Without regard to religious belief
color or nationality, we all delight to do honor
to the brave ones who faced dagger in every
form rather than see our Nation separated.
What great country! But what had been
the result had there been no war; We seldom
stop to think of what might nave been. and
of how much we really owe to our old soldiers.
1.-THE danger past, the cause soon forgotten"
While it is not prOper,fr from military stand
point, to criticise ones superior officers, there
are those in the Division who are the cause of
considerable censure ondhe part of some sub
ordinates. 1t is hoped. for the benefit of the
Division, that the cause may be allayed and
much creditable work done by this admins.
tration. Hard work. from the Conn handler
down to the private, is the only thing that
will bring this Division mp to the standard that
it ought to attain.
Nj. i. TOurtelotte, IL, has set the Ball rolling
for the eastern part.of the State, by having q
big Campfire and inviting all the nearby
Camps to participate and share With them the
pleasures of the occasions. Such affairs render
great service to the Order at large.
Mai. c. Fayer Sherman helped to muster a
Camp at Yonkers, n. Y, with charter list of
81 1t was named John c. Schotts 9, in honor
of Past Department Commander Schotts, who
was interested in organizing the Camp.
The week previous, Gen. George b. McCiel-
Ian Camp was mustered at the Same place, with
a large membership.
From the reports sent TO the Chaplain, it
would seem as if good record had beon made
for attendance at church and parade.
Licut.-Col. Bunten Camp was appointed Is
an escort to the Marshal ut the parade in
bridgeport. to represent the Division of S. of ",
May 30.-FAYER.
KENTUCKY.
The annual Encamnment convened at
Augusta, June 5. Col. w. y. Evans presided.
The address Of welcome was delivered by DR..
A. A. Mannon, and was responded TO by Capt.
X. II. Buckley, Of Camp No. !, Louisville.
The Encampment was honorcd by the pres
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
BRIEF NEWS.

Hiram Walker of Detroit, the founder OF the
great distillery at Wakerville. Ont has di yided
his property among his children. only reserving
a life interest for himself The estate Is valued
at from 100000 600 to Sl5,ooo0O0.
The number of immigrants who arrived dur
ing May was 40 l4&, an increase over Nay, 1894,
of 10000. During the IL months there was a
falling off OF about $500
In 1894 the railways killed 1893 Of their
employees or 904 less than in 1893 aud injured
%. 322, or s,307 less than in 1893. The pas
sengers killed numbered 324, an increase of %,
and the injured numbered 1904, decrease of
1875. This commcndzble saving In lives and
limbs of railway employees is ascribed by the
Interstate Commission in part TO the decreased
number employed and in part to the increased
use of automatic appliances that have rendered
railway employment much less dangerous.
The Supreme Court of Missouri handed down
at Jefferson City an opinion declaring uncon-
stitutional the law which forbids the discharge
of mployes Of corporations for refusal to sever
their connection with labor organizations The
court holds that the law 10 species of class
legislation. which discrminates against the
non-union employees.
The returns of the imports and exports OF
the Dominion Of Canada during the month OF
May show some revival of trade. The inpor-
So. 429, 957, whereas the iuportations for May,
1894, reached only So, l6l, l6l. The fall in GUS
toms revenue is -. 100000.
In experiments as TO the action Of smokeess
powders Of rifles, ii has been found that if the
percentage Of gun-cotton is high, with only
about TO 10 per cent. of nitro 81 ycerine, the
products Of CONFUSION are largely carbon
monoxide when the decomposition OF the steel
and the erosiye action Of the gases become very
much diminished.
Mrs. Ida b. Wells, the young colored woman
who has recently become widely known as a
1 leader in movement against the lynching Of
i colored people, viii be married on the 9th
! inst. 10 Ferdinand J.. Barnett. prominent col
ored lawyer of Chicago. Miss Wells was born
in Holly Springs, Miss, 80 years ago. She lost
her parents when child, aud in the face OF
almost insuperablc difficulties she educated
herself. and al the same time supported her
brothers and sisters. In 1888 she became he
editor of the Memphis Free Speech. In about
year after she wrote strong article against
/ lynclAng, which aroused such a bitter feeling
against Der that the paper was discontinued
1 and she was forced TO leave the South. Her
recent career on the lecture platform in Eng.
J land aud America is well known,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27

cussons, loud protests The beautiful native
cuckoo csckles boarsely from his fsvorife tree
and shows his graceful body of dove-like tone
in d ght at the approach of the human inter
loper. The blackb birds are full of adventure
and, as ever, at war with the crows, regardless
of the color common to both species There are
few more exciting scenes in the suburban wood
lands than the concerted attack of the black
birds upon crow that approaches their trees.
lie is driven in heavy plight before his active
enemies, every moment descending with their
beaks upon his back, until he is beyond their
sphere of action.
There is enough to fascinate the wood wan
derer in the movements and music of the birds,
even If he makes no systematic attempt at
studying their habits. Such an undertaking
implies an unreserved devotion of leisure TO the
subject, not once a week a holiday, but
through the season and almost daily. A season
Of even desultory observation of the birds leaves
its considerable residuum Of knowledge. The
observer will recognize with each returning
season a host of old acquaintance. birds whose
habits he gradually comes to know, even though
he knows not their names.
Most of the birds that frequent given re-
gion have come to have popular names, and
these names vary with the locality. They
usually indicate some peculiarity of the birds
plumage or flight or movement upon the ground
or initiate his call. They must have been given
By unscientific observers upon whom the char
actolis of the birds were gradually borne in.
Some Of these names are harmoniously appro-
pirate and some are vulgarly fit. There must
have been keen eyes and quick minds among
the generations of English speaking country
folks among whom such names originated.-NeU
10rI SIM
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-06-27
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a great sacrifice IN cost
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At fair average retail prices if bought sngIy. his as
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Read the list of things we will send for $40.
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all linen white tabIeclotn tvoand-one-half yards
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ls beautiful slverDated teaspoons.
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Any hOusekeeper thus has opportunity 10 procure
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