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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
CURIOUS FACTS.

There is in Brussels clock which is
wound up by the wind.
A single pound of the finest spider
webs would reach around the world.
America has 1000, 900 miles of tele-
graph wires-enough to reach forty
times around the globe.
The biggest bug on earth is the e!e-
plant beetle OF Venezuela, which is
strong enough to lift rat.
Mr.. Livcngood, Missouri; man, hos
patented device Tor whipping
horses, to be attached to the horse
powers.
A South Dakota man has been
granted patent on a sleigh. 1t diff
fers from ordinary ones only in being
made entirely Of sheet metal.
A Bartlett's Island Me man has
horse that makes nothing OF swim
ming half mile to Mt. Desert when
ever lis owner wishes to 60 over.
Only one marble statue Of the I'M.
man figure with eyelashes is known.
1t is one Of the gems OF the vatican,
the sleeping Aricdne, and was found
1903.
Twelve letters Of our alphabet were
borrowed from the PhnniclanS, and
are still pronounced in exactly tho
same way that they were over 1000
years ago.
The contents Of the stomach Of au
ostrich that recently died in a French
menagerie, included the iron tip OF al
umbrella, comb. two pieces OF coal.
and silk handkerchief.
At Harrison, Neb., sympathetic
neighbors Of q woman whose husband
abused her ordered the brute to leave
town, which he did, and then she sued
the good folk for alternating his al
fections.
In Whitneyvillc, Me-, is y hen VINO
catch es and kills mice as readily as ~
cot does. She stands near the grail,
barrels in the barns and with one
downward peck strikes the rodents to
such good purpose that she is soon
able to finish them.
The famous brisanl Tiburze|, o:
Italy, who was recently killed by the
police, had beer brigantt tor forty
years. For long time he was the real
ruler OF large district. lie imposed
taxes upon the population md ia re-
turn guaranteed public order.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
The IO:Ajaw Anti.Toxinp.

IN a special report to tho State De-
partment, nr Washington, upon tho
discovery Ivy Professor Berlng. o.;
oiphthsria nnti.toxine fame, and Pro-
lessor Knorr, of Marburr. OF cnra
for loc!;iaw, United States Consul
Mason, at Frankfort, Germany, says:
"From the evidence now presented 1t
would appear that tetanus, one OF tho
most sinister end stubborn OF human
malaaies, if no: already conquered ii
in fair way 20 be successfully over
come"
Consul Mason describes at length
the methods of preparation and nppll'
cation OF the new serum, with full
history OF a typical case under treat
,pent, and tells how the preparation
may be obtained.-Sew York Ad'er'
tiser.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
Proper Use for the I'l,lOr.

MIR. J. NJ. Barrie, the Scotch nov
clist, who spent a couple Of weeks in
this city recently, formed many
pleasant impressions during his stay
here and did not hesitate to express
them to personal friend. In speak
ing to QUE of his friends he said: II
have learned q lot Of things during my
visit to this country, and many Of
them are Of the most pleasant charac-
ter. l cav considerable Of home life
in New York and other cities, inclul-
ing Washington, and one thing struck
me more forcibly than ] can express.
That is the doing away with the parlor
OK drawing room, as we call it on the
other side. I find that the people OF
this country have less formal ideas OF
what a parlor should lie. I do not
mean Of the mansion, for there the
parlor is, as it is with us, place where
the children can never enter unless on
IN occasion where tormalities have to
DO rightly observed. In the ordinary
home, Ivy this, suppose, l mean the
home OF the middle ciasscs, | have ob.
serve,; that 1t is no great crime for
children to enter or even play in the
parlors. was very glad TO see this.
Tor think it means much more pleas.
ure for the little ones.
1.-The ilea of having the largest an :,
best furnished room Ill the house re-.
served for lnirequent callers instead
OF allowing the children of the house
hold to enjoy it was never y pleasan:
one to me. It was once told by -
bright boy that he seldom Was allowed
to enter the perlor Of lis home, unloss
it was during funeral ceremony VI
something like that. This my hny,
described the situation too strong, hn
it was mach nearer to the truth thai
otherwise. What orr grandfather
and grardmothers, and fathers am
mothers, ever Thought Of when the,
allowed such y state Of things to exisr
Tor it does exist even today, in man,
homes, is more than / can imagine
In my own home haye purrosel.
lett the parlor out. In its pace W,
have q reception room, which, whi:'
it is good enough to receive even tn
Lord Mayor shonld he honor Ms Wit
visit, is not too good for the Chi,
,|rep, young or old, to play or rom,
in. Under these circumstances op
c.n realize how glad / was TO lear,
thnt there are many persons like my
sell il tais respect. - Washington
|. Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
BencyoleNtc I'ruStyat,J.

II. E. Phelps, who died ut Ontario,
Cai., some months ago and left an
estate valned at about $40, O90, wiliea
to Pomona College two thirds o; his
property toward IN endowment fund
for the benefit of poor students. Tho
laws of California make it illegal for
any individual to will more than q
third of his estate for charitable
purpose, and unless Mr.. PheIps's 1ela.
tivcs allow his wish to he carried out
the benevolent desires of the deceased
will be frustrated. San francisco
Chronicle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
Cou!,!u't see the iiup,cr { T..

English cic;s nrc q lite us ,iessssa:2ss'
OF seuer III hum1r II. BIZ; s9skaa-
brothers. a pretty English 'asAy 'bHss
bicycling down Il yteep hill nn.s *sszs sse
1lecp lying across her path. H. ssas
horror Of hex friends che attc1n fssesk ass
lamp the animal. Ths resn,s vt1; Sssa-
>.trous, the sleeps feelings xsxs: Ee:ss.sss
snd The bicycle ~ wreck. '.Eais Hsass,'
did you do t." asked tn. Essa:1z
friends. why di,l | do it, ssa- s1x-.
c.ame;', Indignantly" ring nay ksssi
us loudly rs could, bnt the silly ssss.'
ture would nos set oas OF the way w.
st. Lonis STAG.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
A Thrifty Scot.

David Liyipgttone's father was a
thrifty Scot. Oae day David brought
homo the word that y heavy tax had
been put on tobacco. His father was
just filling BIS pipe when the sad news
vas broken. "1f we have to give it
up," he said, "Gc may as we'll begin
now" And he knouked the weed out
of his pipe, put the pipe iu his pocket
and never emoked again Louisville
Courier Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
HIS "SArEry" ANSWER.

Professor Learnwe,l-"Mr. Boards
lse' you may recite, please, upon the
s'sposltlon OF the French empire upon
'ae death Of Charlemagne."
mr.; Billee Beards!ey (celebratol
as't back -"Wcll-er-Professor, I
sa not very we'll prepared on that
pafs OF the lesson, Us there seemed to
'" some obscurities that I could not
wear up; but-er, I think-if ] an
Nos mistaken in the matter.--that-~er
me Kingdom passed into the hands
n :, onaflemagne's successor. up tu
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
TIE NEXT THING,

see that bank robbers are now
-. .s.as bicycles upon which to make
. Iae!t escape nster committing most
s.; .'1g roboeries, including murder, .
YES" answered Cynicus; sand I
oppose Wo will now see advertise.
. aeu,s announcing that most daring
au olood'curdling murders and rob.
W., .ssles nave been perpetrsted: 'ren
t ,s.l Killed, and $4,000 taken from
h sas oahS; tho perpetrators haye MOI
bs sa captured they rode the Linn.
VII Tue best Wheel "-Pucl;.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
For Better o. Worse +:

Some very curious changes of amos
have taken place in foreign marriages.
For instance. McBacon was oncs
married 70 r Miss Beans; II Miss Pan"
married Mr.. GIa.s. and Mr.. Te<.
united himself 70 Mss Kettle; Mr..
fish married Miss Hoox, md !, .eu-
tleman named Gait hal the fortune 10
marry . Miss New. -noit!sbury Dis.
patcl.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
AGREEABLE.

Wiseaau-"You have become 30 &C.
eustomed to borrowing TINT you have
no idea OF the value OF money. II
You were to lend for a while instead
Of borrowing Won would learn what
money is worth"
Spendthrift - That's q good idea !;
I'll Try it ii yon'Jl lend me Il couple Of
hundred to start with. "-.Truth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.

81 had hoped" said the chronic
optimist. "that by the time I should
see you again you would have expert.
eaeed change for the better"
II have" snid Dismal Dawson. 81
plunked down /: quarter for aplate OF
beans yesterday and got back thirty
cents. "-Inaianapolic Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
A Chain vf Jaw Breakers,

We have learned from credible
sources, says the Popular Science
News, that St. Won Niementowski has
prepared paper giving an account Of
carhozethyl orthoamiaoparato =! u y | a.
mide, OF Observation-Disclosures
dobenzoyl, OF neutrality-suspicious.
midobenzoy|, OF dinitrometnmethy'
lorthcuram,dobenzoyl, OF diamido'ne.
Observation-Disclosures, and o;
the diacetyl derivatiye of tliamilome.
Observation-Disclosures.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
An Eryar Of ESTIMATES.

Engineers spent year collecting
data for their report on the Congo
railroad in Central Africa which they
asserted could be built for IS, OOO. O0O.
They now say that the total cost will
ha from SIP, 0oo,0oo TO $4,000. 900.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
MONEY iN STORIES.

~ read good deal lately about the
kyscrsperproblem. What Is that PROB
hm. The construction DIAN absolute
" safe parachute line to the earth, or
vertical railway?'
"Neither. The problem is to get
the same rent for the upper US for tic
lower stories. Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
SURPRISE.

Mr.. Sicefellow 10 n.lorea ones ill.,
tie brother)-"There! You did that
esrand very nicely. Here's u penny
Tor you."
Little Brother -"Oh, ma! Mr.. Nice
fellow gave me d penny"
Maxwell: my dear, you should
say"
Little Brother Eyes, l know, I
SHOULD say thank you,' but I WIS S q
spf'sed J forgot. You saill he hadn'
AGENT. New York Weekly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
Wealth Of the Co,ored Race.

The taxable wealth Of the colorel
population in the United States is over
$500, O00,0 900. There are -, 1G2 col.
ored church bodies, with church prop.
erty valued at over 325. G2S, i4S. There
are over 1000 college trained minister's
aud 2,677,977 church COMMITMENTS.
The census shows that there ore near.
u 1000. 900 communicate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
PITH AND p0lNE..

When there is much to be sasss, t5iE
both sides, there is seldom ass,sass NJ
omitted. Puck.
Teacher-." EloH old are YOU. Wf1s-
lie" WilIie-'I'm five ut lstssa's. sssG
at school and iour i'll the cS'A-' :~--
Washington Times.
One Of orr hulli'ers was ss,sHk !!sshs+s
other day if house OF bis srecfea sRzsR
his last. eyes" hs sid. ing task
but not leased. lit BITS.
Lives Of whreinen all remin,l 1',.
We may make ourselves anhi,,H~.
Aud in scorcanS leaves behind ~
Tho policeman every time
IlsA,
|. Lealin. Him On: Ka AsssGks'$
Your mother let yon go to the sissss'eaaasse
without a chspcrono?" She--''sassss
unless I was engaged. "--ErttsR1FG
Life.
Mrs. S!owpay misunderstanding
'Ien't my new bonnet poe'nS ss--
Slowpay regarding the nnpn's AsSsaD---~
"Yes, dearest, IN extended; ovsaII-.' w.
Philadelphia Call.
"nenrest. ii [ we're fac,, fS,' Hssa w.,
could YOU still love me:" 'SfssE-
Resscy, whata question. I'm ssanet'Fs'ss
farther You were AWAY the, s'sssAsr Il
slGull love you. - Boston TrAvtsag>
Supercnm Flop" Whet -!ts Y's.sa
suppose Edgar Ssltns means BY e4xssaasss'"
ing of 81 girl MS n perfect rhrssseft ~"
Supcrcnm Flip---"l don't kaowa, ssz<~
less she wus nvcrsc to him. --HstsasaE
| life.
"This prosperity yawp in va eRsa
newspapers is making Ill hsG&as tds
trouble for me. GLOW so?:' "$ss4 T.
I'd like to know what kind ~: % srassI n:
and dance can give my landlord alass
month. '-Dctroit News.
"lve gnit selling bicycles sss 7ksts
instaIlment p1an,' snll the .1eassr as
MI applicant. Ways that2'' "'tase
machine ~ Of such superior gasssssxa b.
that we are never able to csst,ss a6es
fellows thai owe us. '-Oetresk .kk1us
Press.
Spats--"L Was introduced tusdk
night to Scbo's wife, and shs GxasaA.
wonderful command OF Mnssa9ts
Socratoots -"Sho ought to hnNs fsr
she won the FIRST prize in g~ed-
building competition. 49, Psttsssas&s,.
News.
Mamma -"Eohhy, I heard yaa
were very naughty boy .ss. ttay.
Now tell me ail about it, &aas
with ~ sudden nccess of modessy
"reacber says IL isn't polite tsn talk
too much about yourself. '-lias2essa
Bazaar.
UnanswerahIc: Pat--''I teaS ysaat
the ould rrlnds are always tae Eeas /.
after all, aud can Prove IT," atsaas
-"How?" Fat ;Whertil ynm GsiS
4 new friend that has shtool lsy ys,E
a. long as the ouId ones Esyas ---
Cleveland Jpa.ler.
Ds,ldy--"You must so to ssGsasa
regular or You won't learn npsas. -
Cutie -"Dit yon 20 regular" ps1asssa5
-"Yes, indeed. never missed tat
one day. CuiIie.-'l wnn'lu ef yn1M
have known emmy more ,hn you ahs a6
YOU hnd gone tibet day?"~H Asaessiis
Bazaar.
".Are these cakes batter OF saaaszas
than those YOUR mother nseta 1n0
maks:" asked Mrs. Newly Wnaaak-
"We)l, according to the marr,ago Rssr'-
vice. that's what took you 10" W.
|plied Mr.. Newly Well, IN ndnconansasa
tnl fashion. Philadelphia Shosszr
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
GOES WITH THE COUNTRY ssrrxx;

It's the same round sun AS it s:asFH sa4p
sight
The same blue sky o'cr the hill:
So. q song by day and Il song bY nisIS.
For Gods with tho country still. :.
It's the same sweet moon. Will, .s:x saaaas
soft light.
And the stars their spiendorS spisi,
So, u song by day ana Il sonE By nlgASf.
For Gods with the country still
It's the same CID world with is $3.50 :fAsa
An! the samc sweet song lid; irsag
And the storm winds blow. hut .as s1zse1n
grow:
Tor Goa, with the country stir,
y. +. Stanton, in Chicago Tirras- Is .s'1GS
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
Cinnamon Worth 4 Kings Ransom.

Cinnamon, small portion of which
vas once held present which kings
we're glad to receive, is native OF
Cey]on and has been known from the
n,o,t remote time. 1t was first carried
to Europe by the Arabs. Cassia bark
is n relative of cinnamon and is priced
fox f,syoring liquors and chocolate.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
lad ENCOURAGED HIM.

She-'I don't SEQ what reason you
hive for expecting anything but re.
tusal. never gave you any enccur
sgement."
He Gast reiected) sob, Miss Got.
1o1-Mand! You tlid--yoa most Ger.
family did greatly encourage me. You
told me you were worth 5000, 900 in
your own name."- .Co,lier's Weekly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
HARD LUCE, INDEED.

Blimlev-':i'm the uaiuckiest man
On earth"
Huntley-"Why so?'
Blimley-'T proposed to Edith
Buzzley last night and Was accepted,
and to-day ! learn that he- father IS
sbout to make M assignment. -
Cleveland Leader.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
ONE INSTANCE.

sbe-"Esn't it wonderful to think
# the achievements OF science? SO
m,ny things have been brought within
the reach of the masses.
He-"Yes, indeed! Some years ago
oo]deu hair was the bonst OF :" favored
few: now, anybody can have it that
rants Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
F1,IAL PROTECTION.

"Dia Won read that touching story
If the little boy who saved his mother
,,on bloodthirsty |ion?'
mo. How did it happen?'
"Why, the lion ate the little boy. :"
.-Chics2o Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

IN! Nearly 100000 vaB given in the
du tn o. 7 Charitable beqae.ts in Berlin
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
rAS BE DONE ALONE.

rural Rags "Woulan't yer help a
man along whas was starviu'?"
]1 Mrs Hussiti' -"Certainly. Int I
,on,t see what help u man wants, to
ot.r7e. Puck.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
WnNIAN'S WAT.

WOIAN - WALL
u,, Circuit" Balloon sleeves are
,,uidIy going out Of style"
'1ld (,rout-"Wal, what's the odds?
womon will soon discover some other
"sthod for wasting dress goods. p
Pack.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
THE NEW ATLMEST.

,1;ss Fosaick -''Look at that mans
aor expression. Is that what !, is
ss.lled the bicycle f"ce?' -,
s Mr.. Gilgal-"No; that is the gol'
.,o Truth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16

.n,,.u, OF towers, u bril- III 4 pin,
Anan' a,r,ws and Is ribbon. and that
Nv" w. INV woman will promenade IN
Aa' '' -Pittsburg News.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
,,npoES SKETCHES FROM
ao' VARIOUS SOURCES.

.,o,,siou-Woman's Way-Filial
~ rrotection-rhe New Ail'"s"'
-can 30 Done Alone
Agreeable, Etc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-16
RI7DGET OF FUN.

BUDGET OF FUN.
,,,poES SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
,,elusiou-Woman's Way-Filia|
as' p,otectlou-rhe New Ailme"t
Can 30 Done Alone
Agreeable, Etc.
...,,.n, Of towers, u bird III ! 4 pin,
amn s,raws and " RIBBON. and that
:, .hnt any woman VIII promenade IA
w., "n fondly declare is !: Int;
Anu '0" -pittsburg News.
THE NEW ArLMESr.
,1;ss Tosaich. ''Look at that mans
ar exnresslon. Is that what ;. is
s s.,Ied the bicycle face?'
Mr.. Gilgal-"No; that IS the gol'
eye. "-rruth'
CAS- BE DONE ALONE.
rrral l,aggs-"Woulan't yer help a
,,sn along whas was starviu'?'
M Mrs Hussiti "Certa'nly. Eut I
don't zee what help u man wants, to
st,rre. Puck.
woMAS's WAY.
Ara, Grout- Balloon sleeves are
,.nidIy going out Of style"
hid KID Grout-" Wal, what's the odds?
uomen will soon discover some other
method for wasting dress GOODS
Pack.
Ft1IAL PROTECTION.
"Dia Won read that touching story
o,tha little boy who saved his mother
, H. bloodthitsty ]ion?'
"No, How did it happen?"
"Why, the lion ate the little boy"
Chicago Record.
one INSTANCE.
she-"Tsn't it wonderful to think
If the achievements OF science? So
many things have been brought within
the reach of the masses. y
He-"Yes, indeed! Some years ago
oolden hair was the bonst OF " favored
few: now, anybody can have it that
wants it" Puck.
HARD LCCE, INDEED.
Bljmlev-"i'm the ualuckiest man
On EARTH"
Huntley-"Why so?''
BlimIey-"I proposed to Edith
Buzzley last night and Was accepted,
and to-day learn that he- father Is
sbout to make M assignment. -
Cleveland Leader.
MONEY in STORIES.
~ read good deal lately about the
kyscrsperproblem. What is that PROB
hm. The construction DIAN absolute
!, safe parachute line to the earth, or
svertical railway?'
"Neither. The problem is to get
the same rent for the upper as for tle
lower stories. Puck.
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
81 had hoped" said the chronic
op!imist. "that by the time l should
see you again you would have expert.
eneed change for the better"
II have" said Dismal Dawson. 81
plunked down & quarter for a.plate OF
beans yesterday and got back thirty
cents. "-1naianapolic Journal.
AGREEABLE.
WiseMaI-"You have become 80 &C
eustomea to borrowing that you have
no idea OF the value OF money. Il
You were to lend for while instead
Of borrowing Won would learn what
money is worth.
Spendthrlft-'' That's good idea
Ml'ry it ii yon'jl LEND me couple o.
Hundred to start with. "-Truth.
had ENCOURAGED HIM.
She-"I don't SEQ what reason 70,
have for expecting anything but re
fusal. never gave you any enccur
ssement.
he Gast rejecied) sob, Miss Got
zoz-Msud! You did-yoa most Ger
talnly did greatly encourage me! You
told me you were worth SG00,OOO il
your own name. "-.Co,]ier's Weekly
SURPRISE.
Mr.. SiceIellow TO n.lorea ones lii
tie brother -''There! You did that
Il
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-03

nsgs, To 80 feet long ard &C feet broad;
the Mexico Is l.sG tons Is feet long ard
p feet broad The latter was put on 70
take tbs place % the CuatEl2. which
struck on the rocks OF Point Wilson On
September . and was run ashore 20 save
her from sinking. she was raised after
some days and was found TO be badly
daraaged Il Is understood that whiis she
Is undergoing repairs .he VIII b con-
plsseiy ovsrhauied and u1e6sraixed-
An Evidence Of Growth.
TIE rapid growth o. the business OF Sc
atsls Is shown in this fact Before there
was any railroad connection between here
eSd San Francisco or the East this steam.
er line carried al the trsnscontinental
trafsc Of the Sound. all coming OH; By
way o. the Central and Southern Pacific
systems 70 San Francisco. Since the CON-
struction o. the transcontinentai roads 10
the Sound all the frelghts from ths East
come direct instead Of going around BY
San Francisco. and yet the steamer lire
continues 10 run as many steamers and
earns as large q revenue The general
aggregate or al branches OF trade on the
Sound has increased In so large a degree
that the purely local trade with San
Francisco is sufficient 20 keep these steam
ers as fully employed as when they car
r1ed all the business OF this section.
That the business on this route Is rapid
" growing may be assumed from another
fact The Oregon improvement Company
has provided In both the rival plans foe
reorganization for the building or pur-
chase OF one or probably two new steam
ers during ths cary part az this year.
These are TO be Of large carrying capacity,
equipped with the most modern machin-
cry. and fitted up with every convenience
fer large passenger business. As the
new steamers are added. the present ones
are 20 be taken OF. as circumstances per-
nit, to bs modernixed with triple-expan-
sion engines. new style OF boilers, and
other improvements TO add 10 their speed
and the safety and comfort of the pas
sengers. With these changes thsre Is no
doubt that the large summer passenger
traflc OF this line win be very largely In
creased.
The line has also proved Of great benefit
10 the city as one OF the means Of keeping
down rates, and forcing a reduction OF
rates by the northern transcontinentai
railroads. because II practically gives 70
Seattle the beneft % a competing railroad
in the Southern Pacific with the roads
running into the city. Coal treights have
largely increased The Oregon Improve
me1t Company runs the steamer Villa
mstte regularly. carrying the product Of
the oornpGnys collieriss, and the Seattle
Coal and Iron Company ard the Black
Diamond Coal Company have quite feet
OF sailing vessels regularly carrying coal
TO San Francisco.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-03
SAN FRANCISCO STEAMERS.
Great and Profitable Trafie to
CaliforDta-sew Steamer. 20 Re
Buift and old Ones Improved.

Not caly has this city cscss coDIunlca~
ton with san Fraacize0 BY rail- the
Northern Pacific making direct coanec-
tsoa with the Southern Pacific az Port
ianA Bat Il has also good line OF steam
ers. operated by TIRE PEciAc Coast Steam
snip Company. and bstw een the two there
was during ghe sumner healthy rivalry
ard rate-cuttinx w&s lively for a time
Tha f~csgat business rom The Golden Cate
has un6 srgona a great change during the
pExE four OF ave years. n issl fruits aao
vesyssa b 80 as1 dairy prod acts formed q
sar-s part OF the carsoe- hroaght as-s.
whgs row ire Sound Is shipping veegets-
49, ans 6airy produce By This hne ~
stszrnsrs which IS zoz pretty nucA 70
strfcses u foreign traits IN tts shipments
uargh@xra In other respects the Inter
cAznEs - cozn-nctisies between TIRE two
ports - relatively unchanged. l2nnee-
coal Soar and GAINED salmon so.zEs1zS TIA
principal exports.
T1s company o7zTAt@s thr@s stsazzeFs
- CITY o. pszesaix. Walla Wzlla and tas
1faxfco The CITY cf PEeosz hss q re,
tonnage % ITlx Is - feet long ana = feat
broad. TIA wx~ls Wa sxs :. rs nes soa-