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BY AIKEN & scHHAHL.,
WEDNEsDA AUG. I, 1901.
FISH THAT SING

If a fish cannot talk it's GER
tain that some species Of them
can sing. The sound produced
byone: species Of cells extreme
ly musical, while the Austria
Ian lungfish gives out q long
drawn note, something like the
note Of tin horn. The shad is
also musically inclined, and
gives out a note which can be
heard for a considerable dis
tance.
Probably the most remarkable
sound producing fish is fonnd
in the China seas. It was dis
covered by Lieut. White, ofthe
British navy. The lieutenant
was engaged il some hydro
graphic survey work near the
entrance to "a river. He an
chored his vessel for the night
in shallow water. As the dark
ness fell he heard coming up
from beneath the waves a
strange confusion Of sounds.
The sounds resembled the
changing Of bells and the beat
ing of drums and naturally fill
ed the lieutenantwith astonish-
ment. It was decidedly uncan-
ny to hear such sounds coming
up from the depths Of the sea.
The natives in his crew, who
were familiar with the place,
told the lieutenant that the
sounds ofetn we're heard there,
and that they were made deby the
spirits OF a crew Of pirates who
had been drowned there years
before. Not havirag 6 m uch faith
in ghosts, the Englishman in
vestigated the strange phenom-
enon, and finally established
the ctthat the strange noises
came from school Of peculiar
fish which were common IN
those waters.
ErOf. kOlIISf1eTS s recent ex-
perinents were most interest
in He made a submarine
phone graph which he let down
to a depth Of fifty fathoms IN
the Mediterranean sea. Around
the instrument were placed
Electric lights to attract the
fish. The prof ssor continued
thsexperirne tents for three mon
and succeeded in getting a
record Of noises from many diff
ferent ma rine creatures.
Among other results which
he obtained was the getting Of
"a clear record Of the cry Of aston
|ishnaent of a shark which the
fish uttered ashe dashed toward
the glare Of the electric lights.
The sounds uttered BY
|wha1 les, special y when they
The Redwood gazette., 1901-08-07
SCISSORS, SCISSORS, SCISSORS!

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The Redwood gazette., 1901-08-07
TRUST ON REDWOOD.

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According to a report ceived
from California a few days ago,
a company has been formed on
the Pacific Coast with a capital
Eof J$15, 100000 forthe purpose Of
controlling the redwood mar
ket. Thereare not many lunn-
Isbermerchants in New. Y York who
handle this product of the West
ern forestsex extensivel yand they
have little fear regarding the
proposed trust
Redwoodis shipped from Cal
fifornia extensively to Japan,
China, Hawaii, and England.
In those countries itisused for
building purposes. Greatquan-
titles ofshin gles5a are made from
! the wood, and Of these many
come to the Eastern part Of the
! United States aud are sold in
Etherural districts. In the United
States the wood is used for
Ecoffns, door jambs, rails, vain !
fscotin g, window sashes and
similar house fittings.
The wood should be more
popular than it is, said a deal
er, because the bestsquality IS
cheaper than the best pine. It
would be more IN demand if
the dealers in the Far West
paid more attention to the East
ern market, but they prefer to
sell to China and Japan
a sample Of the wood is now
in a storage warehouse IN the
upper part Of the city. The
piecesis 17feet long, 8 feet wide
and 2, inches thick. It weighs
more than 700 pounds, and was
cut with an ordinary hand saw.
Having no blemish, it is con-
[sidered a remarkable specimen.
The commercial redwood is
the product Of giant trees, but
| not Of the largest class, and the
fear that the new corporation
may become an add ditional mem
ace to the big trees Of Ca1ifor-
MIA is said to be unf founded
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The Redwood gazette., 1901-08-07
SONG of the Catbird
Something About Bird Numerous IN
These Parts.

The catbird is one of the few SUI
burban songsters that are still sing
ing says q daily paper His song
approaches more nearly than that of
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

TIE emperors bedroom is remark
able for its magnificent aluminium
bedstead, hung with dove-colored
satin. The empress bedroom is also
a fine apartment and contains a nickel
bedstead with hangings of gray satin.
The emperor's private rooms, inckd-
ing the conference chamber, are also
on this deck, and their walls are hung
with water color sketches and photo
graphs of Queen Victoria, the empress,
and the royal children. On the upper
deck is yet another of the emperors
workrooms, which is supplied with a
telescope, nautical books, and the
ships log. Adjoining the emperors
apartments on the middle deck are the
cabins and messroom of the imperial
suite. Those of the ships officers, with
their messroom, are situated forward,
and the kitchens on the deck below
are most convenient and handsome.
Immediately over the dining saloon
is the promenade deck, with, at one
end, the emperor's bridge, approached
by mahogany stairway and ratings,
and the smoking saloon at the other.
The smoking saloon is lined with por-
celain plaques depicting, with consid
cradle spirit, famous German battles
both on sea and land
The Hohenzollern has three masts
and two tunnels, and it possesses two
wheels, one worked by steam, the
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
DIAMOND GLINTs.

Jimmy Collins leads the Boston
American League team in batting
with the splendid average of 1856.
Capt. Hugh Jennings, of the Phil
lies. says that Boston is not factor
in the league race. He thinks that
Pittsburg. st. Louis and Philadelphia
will fight it out for the bunting. Jen-
nings has certainly infused new life
into the Quakerites and they are play
ing the game for all IL is worth.
Old Joe Quinn is certainly one of the
veterans of baseball. He has played
on nine championship teams, one In
st. Louis, five in Boston and three in
Baltimore. Quinn's professional work
began in st. Louis in 1884, when he
was 10 years old. which would make
him S6 years old. and Quinn says the
figures are right. Quinn confesses to
having played second base profession
ally for IL years.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

Kaiser Wilhelm H., like King Ed
ward and the King of Sweden, is a
first-class yachtsman and handles
sheet and tiller with experience and
smartness. When on board he likes
To be at the helm, nor does he allow
any one else to steer even the gig
when he is in it.
The emperor owns many pleasure
boats. Besides his racing cutter Me-
teor and the Hohenzollern he has a
couple of first-rate steam yachts and
innumerable electric launches and
rowboats. The Meteor's racing record
is a long one. Under the title Thistle
it competed for the American Cup in
1887; in 1892 it won the County Down
Cup, Royal Ulster regatta; and In 1893
the Queens Cup at the Royal Yacht
squadron regatta at Cowes, to mention
only few of its earliest performances.
AS a matter of fact the imperial
yacht Hohenzolfern Is really no yacht
at all, but cruiser, a good-sized man
of-war. 1t was built at Vulcan works,
Stettin, and is larger than even the
gigantic ironclad KONG wilhelm, the
pride of the fatherlandts fleet. 1t car
ries eight quick-firing Krupp guns. 1t
is a double-screw craft, with eight
boilers, and is faster THAI almost any
other vessel in the Germany navy.
Though primarily intended as a pleas
ure boat, It's warlike attributes are due
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
MERCER NOT RELEASED.

Win Mercer has not been released
outright by Washington. Says Man
ager Manning: Mercer became dis
heartened over his showing, and gave
out the report that he had been re-
leased. l have persuaded him to go
home for week or two and get
good rest, and when in condition re-
join the team. l still believe Mercer
first-class ball player and great
pitcher when in condition, but handi-
capped as he was with in injured
limb, it was simply impossible for him
to do good work"
1t may we'll be doubted if President
Soden will issue def to Somers sim
liar to that of Jim Hart to Comiskey.
He did not in 80 and 81, when the
fans were extremely DESTROYS to see
both Boston teams meet, and there is
no reason to suppose there will be any
change of base on his part. Hart
knows that there will be good money
in such a series, and he will not be
such series he has nothing to lose
and everything to gain, especially as
his club is liable to be a tail-ender, or
near it, writes Jacob c. Morse in Bos-
ton Journal. In case he wins he will
have all the prestige of defeating
leader in the American camp. My,
what crowds there would gather in
this berg if the two Boston teams
were to meet! You would find that
the resources of even such big place
as the National League grounds here
would be taxed to the utmost People
would come from ali parts of New
England. and even New York, to at
tend such contests. Well / wouldn't
be bit surprised if Charley Somers
were to issue a challenge to the Ma
tionals if he does not get one q la
hart, but / would be nightly sur
prised If it were accepted. If it isn't
no one will die of worry.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
HOLDING HIS OWN.

Among the minor league graduates
of last season whose work in the Ma
tional League this year has been above
the mediocre is Pete Childs, who is
cavorting about the keystone sack of
the Chicago team in such way as to
arouse the jealousy of fellows like
Bobby Lowe, Tom DAILY and other
stars. In one game he had IL chances
without an error and two hits, and his
daily average Of chances is in the vi
cinity of eight. For a big fellow,
Childs is exceptionally spfy. He is a
heady baserunner, hits the ball hard
and is always prepared for an argu-
ment in defense of his team when his
judgment and that of the umpire con-
fiict Early in the season he was with
st. Louis, where he did good work as
a utility man, but he could get no
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

at is commonly supposed that the
men who work in the mines or those
whose occupations necessitate the
breathing of poisonous fumes and
gases are the shortest-lived," said a
prominent physician. This is a mis-
take, and it will surprise many to learn
that the highest death rate is found
among a class who breathe in the
sweetest odors-forists. The reason is
a simple one. The florist lives at once
IN torrid and the frigid zone. From
a greenhouse atmosphere of nearly 100
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
PITCHER CARRICK.

This well known member of the
Washington club first played ball pro-
fessionally in Lima, o. In the follow
ing season he played In Canton, o.,
Warren, Pa, and last in Adrian, Mich,
his home. His work attracted the at
tention of Patsy Tabeau, who draft
ed him, but he was so well fixed for
pitchers that he farmed him out to
Fort Wayne. In '97 Carrick accepted
terms with the Newark club, and did
so we'll that he attracted the attention
of President Freedman of the New
York club. Carrick failed to get his
salary in Newark and jumped to New
York, and remained there until this
season.
Carrick said, as his reason for go
ing to Washington that he considered
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

are white. The Kaiser is fond Of white.
At Queen Victoria's funeral he rode a
milk-white charger, and in the i'm
perial stables In Berlin all the horses
reserved for his use are of this color
The crew of lne vessel consists of $50
officers and men, and it is one Of the
stateliest crafts afioat. The imperial
apartments are furnished with lavish
magnificence. The emperors rooms on
the middle deck amidships are on the
port size, the empress being to star
board. The dining-room is lofty and
spacious and will seat eighty guests
although by a clever arrangement of
portieres it can be reduced in size. The
ceiling is in a charming scheme of pale
fawn and gold and the upholstery Is
gray and white.
The main fittings and furniture Of
the yacht, including wainscoting, doors
and staircases, are of the finest birds
eye maple so light as to be almost
white. The famous blue saloon Is up
holstered in blue and silver brocade,
the walls being covered with tapestry
in the same colors. The furniture is
OF maplewood and the beautiful fire.
place is composed of marble and
nickel
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

to the fact that the Reichstag, on be-
ing asked to pay for 1.-THE construc-
ton was to cost 100000 marks, a
pretty stiff figure for a pleasure boat
only agreed to the outlay on the I'M
derstanding that 1t should be capable
in time of war of flying the imperial
eagle in the line of battleships.
The Hohenzollern was designed by
the emperor himself, and in this con-
nection rather a funny story is told.
1t is said, with how much truth it is
not possible to say, that the yacht as
originally planned contained only sa-
looms and Offices. Sleeping accommo-
dation there was none! The oversight
was discovered and rectified, but by
that time the vessels fittings were in
so forward condition that it was i'm
possible to make some of the cabins
as convenient as they might have been
otherwise.
The bulwarks of the Hohenzollern
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

degrees in the winter months he must
step out into one that is nearly always
below freezing point and often below
zero. In summer he has changes to
encounter, too, as in the spring and
fall. BY force of habit he grows care
less and often works without his coat
in the hot. artificial atmosphere, and
this increases the dangers to which
he is exposed. Lung and throat and
stomach diseases, as well as rheuma-
tism, find in the florist the least re-
sistanoe. Chicago Chronicle.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
PLAYERS ARE THE ATTRACTION.

1t was supposed by few of the Ma
tional League magnates that the pres
tige of the old organization would
carry it along, and attract the people
to the gates. even If the team was not
a winner. Just how foolish this idea
was has been demonstrated. The
American League magnates saw that
they had just one chance. This was to
put winning teams in the three cities
where they had to fight the National
League. This they have done with the
exception of in Philadelphia. where
Connie Mack is having anything but
the best of luck.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

there was $500 due to him for his work
last season, and, therefore, failed to
appreciate a raise of $500 offered him
for his season, especially as he was
offered more money to go to Wash
ington.
While Carrick has been very unfor-
tunate in inability to land victories
this year, as 10 consecutive defeats
will show, he pitched some very good
ball, and the best tribute to his ability
comes from his manager, who says he
is satisfied with his work.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

score of to /. Merritt's work made
a deep impression on the New Workers..
who regard him as pitching wonder.
His friends look upon him as the best
pitcher in the New York State League.
He is likewise slugger from slug
gersville, leading the league in batting
with the splendid average OF 1863.
Merritt's future in the baseball world
is certainly one of brilliant promise.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

The reporter who goes to interview
Richard Croker for the first time real
ICES he is confronted with serious oh
stacle. when Mr.. Croker puts the usual
question to him: why should you
come to me for this information any
more than you should ask any other
citizen you should meet?"-New York
Times.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

The New York team journeyed up
to Utica recent Sunday to play an,
exhibition game and ran against
snag in the person of George Merritt,
the star twirler of the Utica nine.
Merritt gave the so-called Giants but
three hits and they were taken into.
camp by the local aggregation by a
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
THE IMEPERIAL VAC an HoHENZOLLERN.

other by hand, both of which have
nickel spokes and are painted white
and gold. The gilded imperial crown
on the prov, and the Hohenzollern
coat of arms in black and silver dis
posed within a laurel wreath. on the
stern, are the emblems of the yachts
ownership.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
AMERICAN LEAGUERs FIRM.

On the other hand it can also be
stated justly that the American League
is in no more conciliatory mood than
the senior organization. principally for
the reason that its Western circuit is
not up to the major league standard,
and will have to be remodeled before
a new national agreement makes both
circuits permanent fixtures. This
doubtless troubles the American
League more than the financial ques-
ton. 1t is claimed that losses the first
year cut no ice, as the backing is am
pie, and loss, pending permanent es-
Enlistment of new thing, was ex-
pected. The real trouble will be in
adjusting the circuit in the west, where
proper cities are not available, and
where invasion of Pttsburg and ST.
Louis is being made hazardous owing
to the success, popularity, of the Ma
tional League clubs already therein To-
Gated.
The above gives, in a nutshell, the
exact situation in both leagues, and
from it there appears to be no imme-
date deliverance; hence it is idle to
speculate further on the chances of
peace for another year at least. Rather
let us expect further scheming and
manouvering, and prepare for probable
sensational moves. In conclusion, it
may be stated positively that the end Of
the ten-year compact Of the National
League next fall will entail no change
of membership or circuit. while the
war is on, at least; unless-the Amer
lean League be extinguished and an
other improved twelve-club circuit be
evolved.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

place on the regular team, because
several other good youngsters had a
prior chance. In Chicago he has won
the hearts of the fans.
Last year Childs played second for
the champion Utica team in the New
York State League and headed the sec
ond basemen. He batted above 300.
Before that he played in the Atlantic
League.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

The man who looks wise as an owl
when giving others advice is apt to
make fool of himself by not using
some of it.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30
BASE BALL MATTERS.
CURRENT NEWS AND NOTES OF
THE GAME.
No Prospects of a Settlement for Another
Year-The National League Policy Is
still for War to the Bitter End, and
Method lis Well Defined.

1t can be stated authoritatively that
so far as the National League is con-
cerned, there is absolutely no chance
for a compromise with the American
League next fall or winter, on the only
basis that the last-named league would
accept, namely, maintenance of pres
ent circuit and teams with complete
equality under a new national agree
ment, writes Francis G. Richter in
Philadelphia Sporting Life. Never was
the feeling against the American
League more bitter in National League
circles.
The National Leaguers are confident
that all of their clubs will make hand
some profits, with the possible eXcep-
ton of Boston and Chicago-both of
whom stand the strain early. They
also have it figured out that at least
two-thirds of the American League
clubs, and perhaps all, must inevitably
lose money operating under a twenty
five-cent tariff with an inferior West
ern circuit; and that one more season,
with salaries forced still higher by a
systematic raid on all American
League players next winter, must in
evitably force that organization to the
wall. That this will be the policy of
the National League is we'll assured,
without considering the measures that
may be prosecuted to disrupt the
American League-of which we have
an inkling through the Johnson-Mc-
Graw controversy.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-08-30

oWa. cuAprrR. NO "a:

o.E.s. CHAPTER. NO. "a:
ID OCULAR MEETINGS for 1900 will be held
each month In Masonic Hall, Yale: Jan. IL,
Feb. IL, Mar. q, April 10, May is. June IS, July
rs, Aug 10, Sept. IL, Oct. 10, Nov. z, Dec IL,
Mohe Brown, w, N.
Mrs. Tena Jardine. Sec.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-09-05
THE FAMOUS LOOP" OF THE BROOKLYN

troversy recently precipitated by the
publication Of n book rejecting upon
the conduct of Rear Admiral Schley In
the movements off Santiago, and par
ticularly of his action in the battle In
which Cervera's squadron was de-
stroyed. The naval court Of inquiry
will determine those matters and will
doubtless settle the discussion as to all
points at issue.
1t will be recalled that soon after
naval operations were over friends OF
the present rear admirals. Sampson and
Schley, urged their respective claims
to promotion with a great deal OF
warmth, and that action upon the adj
vancement not only of the parties most
prominent, but of their brother officers
entitled to promotion for bravery and
excellent service was delayed In conse-
quence. 1t is not necessary TO more
than allude to the deep feeling which
has since developed, the events are so
recent and so well known. Neither
Sampson nor Schley had taken official
cognizance of reports and even charges
against their characters. and nearly
three years elapsed before such action
was taken. When, however, in the
third volume of Maclay's "History Of
the Navy" passages occurred rejecting
severely upon Rear Admiral Schley's
conduct, he felt impelled to seek vim
ditation in the following letter to the
secretary Of the navy:
GREAT NECK, N. Y, July %, 1901.
sir-Within the last few days series OF presa
comments have been sent to me from various parts