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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 1898)
: m 1 20 TILE OMAHA DAILY BEE : U TDAY , AUGUST 7 , 1898. HIV EIIIIijIT I I l TCRESTING / I bepartment of Jnstice Shows Semo Rare Cia k Works of Legal Lore , i PORTRAITS OF THE ATTORNEYS GENERAL - - r Uecnrds of lynrly Trlnla for IIcreay and Trenson Annrng the tinny Artlclea of lllstnrlo Dtter- eat Shutrn. I In the exhibU of the Department of Justlce ! n the Government buliding the portraits of the attorneys general of the United States , painted In oU by iho best foreign and native artists , are artistically grouped on a dark marooh background. Tbo beautiful figure of Justice , which ornaments - naments the largo column commanding the entrance to the exhibit , was originally de- algned by Major frank Strong , U S , A. , the representative of time department on the government ernment board , A woman of classic features and graceful pose holds In her left hand a pair of golden scales evenly balanced , InFer For right hand Is an unsheathed sword , 11cr eyes are blindfolded ; n wreath of golden hair falls over her shoulders ; her Greek robe of blue and while is draped in rich folds about 1isr lissome form. An elcctivo group of American Ilags borne on golden tipped , ar- row-headed staffs , forms a background for this emblem of justice. At her feet is the magnificent seal of tbo Department of Jul. } i tlco held in a heavy frame of gold. This seal 1s the American eagle standing on n divided ahiald , ono part composed of the white and ] stripes of our national fiag , while the other is a dark blue field emblazoned with ' , golden stars ; in one claw the eagle holds ' ar- : . In letters of gold the motto , ' Qui pro domina justltla sequitur" holds the shield in an arc of the circle which surrounds the entire - tire design and encloses a field In which the C ; tints of sunrise are admirably blended , limp' Ilrtre Old lkudta. i' Tha rare oil books in the cases , which are it always open to the lnspectiou of the cultured people interested in time exhibit , are a rare ii treat to the judges and lawyers who visit the t exposition. The Plaudits of Justlnlnn , written - ' ten in old Latin , the Frederlclan code , the ] n vs of Mohatnet , the state trials for heresy and high treason in Great Ilrltnin from the t reign of Richard II to George Ili , the first edition of Blacksto o , published on the s American continent , the charters of the states of Pennsyhvanla and Maryland from Charles II to William Penn and Lord Bnlli- more respectively , the colonial laws of the thirteen original stales , are a few of the legal treasures to ho seen and read for the asking. The custodian is always there to ho of service In explaining the exhibit , In translating - lating any language cpntalncd in the books , or to point out in brief the most striking t parts in the historical law papers such as the trial of the archbishop of Canterbury for highu treason and heresy , thin Guy Fawkcs conspiracy or gunpowder plot , the trial of Mary.Quecn of Scots , Charles I , Sir Waller Raleigh , Earl of Essex , etc. Major Prank Strong has just sent from Washington autograph letters of Abraham Lincoln , James Ihuchnnan , U. S Grant and other presidents in which they recommend pardon to criminals whose circumstances or good behavior gave reasons why justice should ho tempered with mercy. In a few days the portraits of all the chief justices of the United States and a number of the associate justices are expected. The exhibit of the Department of Justlco is not a large one , but it appeals peculiarly to the taste of cultured people. A man cannot fall to learn many valuable things In the hour or two spent in the niche over which the emblem of Justice presides. r F-n11111Y Wush lm gton s Advise. ' 1t is considered fitting , at this exposition , conceived and carried out mm a plan of increasing - creasing nail diffusing knowledge among i men , that there should be as one of its i main attractions an exhibit train the Smithsonian - sonian institution and National museum , Having as its motto and shield "For the Increase - crease and Diffusion of Knawlcdgo Among i Men , " this exhaustive and comprehensive exhibit will be found to the right of the main door of the Government building as you go his and is ono of the most interesting - ing features of the Government building. f When George Washington , in 1796 , said : "Promote , as an object of primary Impor- tanco.Institutions for the Increase and diffusion - . ; fusion of knowledge ; In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion , it is essential that public opinion be enlightened , " he had no cone - e cepllon of the extent to which the United ' ; States would grow or the various webs taken to diffuse knowledge. Thirty years after an Engllsbman named 7 Smithson , never having been in America , but knowing of its struggles and admiring the principles of its foundation , put this clause in his will , "I bequeath the whole of my property to the United States of t Amorlca to found at Washington an establishment - lishment for tbo increase anq diffusion of knowledge among men , " lie , too , could haya no idea of the ways to be taken to spread the gospel of knowledge. Ills fortune has rendered - dered Il possible to found an institution in Washington , and from there has gone out to every museum in the world and exposition tion of note part of the accumulated treasures - uros and distinctive features for the benefit of mankind , Our United States government has been liberal in 'the matter of appropriations - tions for the expositions held in other countries - tries as well as our own. Covers n Ilrond Field , ! The Smithsonian institution and National museum covers so broad a held , as the t chief exponent of scientific thought in America - ica , tbat a few words as to its inception and operation should ho given to the read- era of The Uca , The Smithsonian institution - tion is to many but a name , few know of its wide-reaching worst , There ! s no reason - son knowvt why Smithson , a foreigner , should bequeath his immense fortune to the United Slates for scientific research , Ills wl11 was bitterly fought by relatives , but in 1675 the United Stales wan the suit , and with wise Investments , augmented by bequests - quests from other philanthropic tnen , the institution now has a promunent fund of nearly $1,000,000 in the United States treasury - ury , drawing Interest at 6 per cent per annum. The successful organization of the lnstl- tullon has been the result of long continued effort on the part of men of unusual ability and wisdom. Prot Joseph henry , who gave the world the electro-nmgnello telegraph ; Prof. Spencer F , Ilalyd , than ss'hom there is no higher authority on the mammals , birds and fishes of America and founder of the United Shttrs commission of fish and fish- cried ; anti fret. Sanucl I'lerpont Langley , pro-eminent ptgsl'Ist nnd , , nstronomer- these are names lilgh in the annals of America's learned men and each has i given the best years of his life to the up- building of these institutions , The objects of the Smithsonian Institute are , first , to increase knowledge by inves- tigatton and study ; second , to dlftuse knowledge - edge , not through the United States alone , but everywhere , by promoting an inler- ebango of thought among those prominent In learning in an countries. It constantly aids in the Improvement of the people , both ut Washington and at expositions where a part of its great and valuable collections are shown. Tbq three ideas , record , research and education - cation , are the fupdamental principles of the National museum , w which the Smith- sonlan institute is the custodian , This Is the only lawful place to deposit "all objects . t I of art and of foreign and curious research , and all objects of national history , plants and geological and mineralogical specimens , belonging to the United Stales , It Is 13nslly Understand , The omclal catalogue of the exposition gives so full a list and description of every object in the exhlbltof these two in- atitutlons that it would be but repetition to speak of them in detail , It should be remarked , however , that the series of objects of each department are cased , tilted and labeled exactly as in Washington , The highest skill is used in the installation and the compactness and simplicity of labeling are so pronounced that It is unnecessary for an attendant to explain - plain the exhibit , A person can readily grasp the thought presented helm and follow - low it to its legitimate conclusion , For instance - stance , in the department of anthropology there ! s given a clear and systematic presentation - entation of the native American peoples and their evolution. At what ago man came I know not , Fossils prove not , tablets show not ; But his dim , remote existence Is a fact beyond dispute. And lero can be seen the first evidences of his work from prehistoric times , When the human first begun , "Looking backward" through the ages one can sea the growth of centuries and marvel at the advjnco from fire sticks to clectrlclty ; from stone ax to the brightest steel blade ; from floating log to first-class steamer ; and so on , ad llberatum. The world has been culled for this series on anthropology and we who are privileged to see this exhibit may well exclaim : "It is good to ho here ! " The departments of biology and geology , with their divisions , are worthy of weeks of study , presenting as they do a series of objects - jects , In themselves interesting , They give an opportunity for the student to study 1n- te111gently and at first hand the best sped- mens obtainable of niolludks , insects , fishes , reptiles , birds ( these should specially be noted for their varied and natural poses ) , mammals and seaweeds ; and in the geological - ical department everything from petrified extinct animals to precious stones. The great benefit to be derived from such n complete display of scientific research cannot - not be overestimated , and careful study only enhances the Interest felt by the thousands who pass around the well filled cases. Dr. P , W , True is the representative of the Smithsonian Institution and National Museum and made the selections for the Transmississippl Exposition , 'lie has also many able assistants who have had vast experience - perienco in exposition matters and know how to make an exhibit not only instructive but attractive. \v. V , Cox , chief clerk of the National museum , who is hero in charge of this exhibit - hibit , and also secretary of the government board of management , has probably bad more experience his connection with exposl- lions than any man in America , having been attached in one capacity or another tone no less than eleven , WORK OF MISSOURI WOMEN Their Skill in Art and Literature is Fully alit ! Crcditnblr Shown in nn Irmviting Exhlblt. , The department of women's work for Missouri - souri furnishes an attractive exhibit. It is advantageously situated In the southwest gallery of the Liberal Arts building , In connection - nection with the educational exhibit of the state. The exhibit , while worthy of a visit to the exposition on its own account , is so skillfully' arranged as to invite rather than demand inspection , and to interfere in no way with the idea of an elegant parlor , a place for rest , and the greetings of friends. The range and diversity of the work exhibited - hibited prove how varied are the interests and occupations now open to women. A notable example is the leather work contributed - tributed by Miss Mary Bulkley of St. Louis , In the collection Is a portfolio of white leather embossed in pale green and Itneh with green moire antique ; the bookbinding , of which there are several specimens , furnishes - nishes examples of expert tooling and all nre of the finest material ; there are card cases , a picture frame and belts for women's wear , richly ornamented In delicate colors and of the most exquisite workmanship. Tluo pyrography of Mrs. Minetto Slaybaek Carper of St. Louis ! s another unique collection - tion of high artistic merit. A large linen chest of bold design is the most showy article - clo of this burnt wood , but the tabouret , the panels , portfolios and picture frames show equal skill. Among the smaller articles Is a pllmo rack in green and brown , the decoration - tion being a quaint conceit of dolphins and the legend , "A wife may be a scold. Give me a pip' . Also from St. Louis are two beautiful landscapes - scapes in pastel , contributed by Miss Scbuy- lcr ; two exquisite designs in embroidery by Miss Jolivet ; an exhibit of wood carving and clay modeling , a book of sewing models and a series of drawings executed by the pupils of Miss hall's school , and from the Wednesday - day club several very fine reproductions of well known masterpieces and also a large framed photograph of the club parlors. The nrt exhibit sent from Kansas City contains work from nearly every studio there , Including those of Van Mlllett , Weber and liuppcrt , "A September Morn- ing" by Mlllelt and one of Weber's best compositions in black and white being conspicuous - spicuous among them. Two exquisite bits , a landscape and en interior , are by Mrs. Mary L , . Dookwalter , and one , a cluster of primroses , by Miss Laing , There is a successful - cessful open air figure piece in oil by lioy Campbell , two landscapes by Mrs. DOIAU- nay , an Ideal head and a landscape by Mrs. Frank Brumback , a still life by Lillie May Smith , a charcoal head and one In oil by Mrs. Keith , "Strawberries" by Mrs. Billings , "A Girl Reading" by Mrs. McNltt and an interior and a still life by Miss Paddock , The laces and drawn work contributed by Mrs. Drlebano of Kansas City are marvels of intricate needlework. A cabinet of ceramics ics exhibits some of the finest work of Miss Laing , who has also in frames two beautiful Dresdens , a Princess Louise and Marie Antoinette. Other fine speemeas of decorated China are sent by Miss Reynolds , Mrs. Thaxter , Mrs , Knotte and the Misses Standeford and hammer. An inlaid table in which are more than 0,000 pieces of native woods was sent from Bancroft by the maker , 0 , S , Tutlmlll ; the case of birds containing 200 species and valued - ued at $1,000 merits more than passing at- tention. The collection contains nearly every variety of bird ever seen in Jackson county , and both the collecting and taxidermy - dermy are the work of Truman Rowe , a Student in the Manual Training high school of Kansas City , The excellent portrait of Mrs. Coates was loaned by her daughter , Mrs. Reed , and that of Judge McCrary by his family. The carved rosewood easel which supports the picture of Judge McCrary is the work of his daughter , Mrs. If , II. McCune , and the exquisite litho volume of original poems contributed by Mrs. McCrary and illustrated by Mrs. McCuno fittingly completes the work of this gifted fatally , The Emerson club of Joplin shows a fine India ink portrait of Emerson. This club has sent a notable exhibit in art needlework executed chiefly by Mrs. W. Ii. Wells , some beautifully decorated china , a mineral house , a model of the High school of Joplin and two paintings , one a beautiful head in pastel - tel and the other an ail portrait of J , R , Sargent , both contributed by Mrs , P. F , Finch , In literature the catalogue Includes twen- ty-five volumes by Julia McNair Wright and two voiumea by Mary Fisher , Twenty-five Letters on English Authors , and "A Group of French Critics , " both of which are admirable - mirable , Mary hanford Ford is represented by her two earlier books , "Olto'a laspira- tine" and "Which Wlnel" supplemented by her latest work fn three volumes , called 'The Message of the Mystics ; ' and Laura Coates need by her well known book , "West and East" "The Daughter of Alouetta" and "Voodoo Tales , " by Mary Alicia Owen , "Ruby Dana , " by Mrs , Mary Marsh Baker , "Trilogies , " by William Grimth and "Notes and Poems in Europe , " by Ruby Archer , two little character sketches by Mrs , Laura E. Scammon , the Kansas City "Bins Book , " by Mrs. Lalshaw and Mrs. McClure are a few of the books on the shelves. There is a short course in bookkeeping - ing by Elizabeth T , Grover and Dr , Meudo Ilerrold of Itansas Clty has a valuable contribulioh in her book entitled , "Women and Disease. " Various pa- daily papers of St Louts and Kansas City are kept on file. Other exhibits are still hieing received and as a whole this exhibition of the work of Missouri women lp no of which the entire state may speak with pride , SOME SILK WORMS FROM UTAH 1ew rmdnstry 1Vhiclt time ltormous Are Making a ( irent Dent of .rust at I''rtasent. The habits and customs of the silk worm are fully exemplified In the Utah exhibit in the Agriculture building at the Exposition , where the work of the Insect is seen both in the rough and in the finished product. The silk worm is not a native of Utah , 1t having been hrought there Some years ago from Japan. Since then the silkworm industry - dustry has been an Important one until now , when it is regarded as being one of the great resources of the state. The egg of the silk worm is not as large as the head of an ordinary pin , but after being hatched it brings out a worm that when it reaches maturity is about an inch long and half an inch thick , The eggs are hatched in the early spring , and then the young worm begins business. To hatch the egg of the silk worm it is necessary that it should be kept In a warm place where the temperature is very even. As soon as the worm is out of the egg it commences to cat and at once develops a ravenous appetite - tite , its choicest toad being the leaf tit the mulberry tree. These leaves not only furnish - nish food , but they furnish the worm the material for making silk. Immediately after the silk worm hatches it is covered with mulberry leaves , For six weeks It continues to eat and at the end of this time it has grown to Its full slzo and Is almost transparent This trautparancy indicates that it is ready to go into the silk weaving business. It Is then placed on a bush in the same even temperature and it begins to spin , the spinning being done with its mouth and a few little feelers that protrude. For days and days it continues to spin covering itself completely with the delicate little threads which are wound and rewound about its body. About the time it completes its task , it spins a coarser quality of silk and then the silk worm owner knows that his slave has about completed its labors. This tittle ball that the worm has wound about itself now contains from 1,000 , to 1,600 yards of time finest silk thread , 1,000 strands of which will not make thread larger than that used for ordinary sewing. If allowed to remain , it grows wings , cuts through its cocoon , ruining the silk for commercial - mercial purposes , and emerges a full grown miller , ready to lay another store of eggs , which the following spring , if gathered and kept in a warm place will develop into silk worms. To prevent the worm from cutting through the cocoons , those that are not required - quired for breeding purposes are killed in their shells. This is done by throwing them Into bolting water and leaving them there until the cocoon Is scalded thoroughly through. The next step is to unwind the silk from the cocoon , This Is done largely by delicate little machines , arranged that the required number of threads may be thrown together and twisted into one. When first taken fem the cocoon the silk Is a delicate yellow , but it fades and becomes - comes a pure white. As yet Utah has no mills for the manufacture - facturo of silk. The raw material , after being washed and wound into skeins , Is shipped abroad to be made Into the finished product , SHOWS NEW MEXICO'S ' RICHES Table Made of t'rcelons Metals and Jewel Stones Shown in the Mining Exhibit , Another exhibit from Now Mexico has been placed in the Mines building and it is attracting more than the ordinary amount of attention. It is only a table , but it 1s valued at $5,000 , and is kept in a glass case and constantly watched over by a trusted guard. The table Is constructed entirely of gold , silver and precious atones and le the pride and joy of Commissioner Gleason , Everybody who visits the exposition knows that New Mexico is a great mining terrt- tory , but the wealth of its mines was never fully realized until Its ores were placed on exhibition. Now , to clap the climax , the table has made its appearance. This table stands four feet high , its top being about eighteen inches across. The legs are of pure gold , worked in filagree , Midway between - tween the point where they rest on time floor and the top they are held together by a solid sliver basket , which contains grapes , peaches , plums and cherries wrought In solid silver. The top of the table is solid silver , around which is a band of pure gold. In the center of this top , carved in gold , Is the coat of arms of the state. This is surrounded - rounded by rubles , some of which are as large as acorns. On the four sides of the coat of arms of the territory are relief pictures carved in the solid silver. One is a representation of , the old palace , supposed - posed to have been built 400 years ago' Another is the San Miguel mission , a church QtatJs 365 years old , The third Is a pueblo , or farm house , shorting the plaza in front with a man on horseback , while the fourth Is the present capitol building , Around these are set pieces of gold quartz , while in the respective corners are placed pieces of agatlzed woods highly polished , the space between being inlaid with silver , in whicb are set numerous lurquelses. The panels on the four sides , just below the lop , are of solid silver and carry engraved scenes , rcj resentative of the country. One 1s a reprdducllon of a plaza at Santa Fe , showing the monument erected to the man- ory of Kit Carson , another a reproduction efFort Fort Collins and the parade ground , a third a farming scene , while a fourth shows an old water mill used by the Spaniards and later by the Indians , In addition to this there are relief pictures of a mining scene of centuries ago , when the Indians climbed to the bottom of the shaft on ladders that were nothing more than tree trunks , into which were cut notches. This has a companion piece showing the modern mine with all of its appliances. The valuable table belongs to the Ladles' Board of Trade of Santa Fe and was eighteen - een months in course of construction , 1)Iscovcred by a 11'nntan. Another great discovery has been made , and that too , 'by ' a lady in this country ; "Dlseaee fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she wlthetood Its severest tests , but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent For three months she coughed Incessantly , and could not sleep , She finally discovered a way to recovery , by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption , and was so much relieved on taking first dose , that she slept all night ; and with two bottles - tles , has been absolutely' cured , } ter name is Mrs. Luther huts , ' Thus wrilce 1V , C , Mamnlck & Co.of , Shelby , N , C , Trial bot- tlce free at Kuhn & Co.'s Drug store. Regular - lar size 6Oc and $1,00. , Avery bottle guaran- teed. teed.The The lice's photogravuret at the Exposl- lion are works of art. Cut a coupon from mute two and get three. t ' THE GENUINE SALE , fl HERE WE' APE AGAIN ! More Interesting Facts to Astonish the Natives and Startle the Visitors. In the Center Aisle sm Door. A lot of wash veils , fancy borders , sold up to 35 cents-Monday 10 cents each. And a beautiful assortment sold up to $1.00-Monday 59 cents , At same counter a lot of nainsook and cambric embroideries sold at 12Vc , I6e , and 20c-one price Monday , 9c per yard. Small abort lengths in this lot. Plain and fancy tuckings 26 inches wide were 60c and GOc-Monday 20c. Ladles' pure linen embroidered and lace edge handkerchiefs-some a little mussed-were 60c and file-Monday 35c. Ladles' dressing combs , celluloid , fancy German silver backs-sellers at 25c- Monday 19c , Shields made by Illeinert , No. 3 , single and double covered , regular 20c-Mon- day 2 for 25c. Safety pins in books , 2 dozens , assorted - sorted , nlckol plated , regular lOc-Mon- day lc , More of the Summer Corsets. Short and medium 29c each. THE 1 TATCII 01 THE BRIDGE Duties and Vigilance of the Men in Charge of a War Ship , INCIDENTS OF THE EXACTING WORK Dow One of Dewey's Captains Was Swept Overboard anti IJncl Again-Confusion of One Young Ensign. Newspaper readers notice from time to times in the columns devoted to naval intelligence - telligence certain items such as this : "Lieutenant John Smith , ordered to the Now York as watch and division officer. " The duties of the said Lieutenant Smith are not rendered very plain to the average - ago layman by the term "watch and division - vision ; but when a naval officer sees it inscribed on his department orders ho ( mows just what will be expected of him when he joins his ship. There is never one minute in the life of a war ship in commission when some officer is not in charge of her. The captain - tain takes command during battle and the executive officer generally has charge for a abort time preceding breakfast , but day and night , In port or at sea , some stipu- ) atod officer , either a lieutenant or an ensign - sign , is on duty as omcer of the deck , That Is his omclal title , and as for his duties- they are as numerous as those attributed to the Pee Bah of Gilbert & Sullivan's famous - mous comic opera. In the first place the officer of the watch has the responsibility of limo whole ship upon his shoulders , lie is supposed to know everything that Is going on and to have eyes that will penetrate to the very double bottoms. Ito is stationed on the quarter deck in port and on the flying bridge at sea. lie has as assistants an om- cer of the forecastle , who is generally a naval cadet In rank , a quartermaster , who Is armed with powerful hinocdlars and keeps diligent watch for approaching boats and signals from the flagship , and a couple of apprentices who net as messengers. With these as his staff , the officer of the deck is kept pretty well posted. The number of officers detailed to duty In charge of the deck varies on different ships , There are enodgh to allow for sum' cleat reliefs and it seldom happens that a watch and division ofllcer has to stand more than one watch for four hours in twelve. To the young graduates from the naval academy taking charge of the deck repre scuts the acme of earthly bliss , To be able to dqn a word and belt and to strut the quarterdeck with glass under arm is to imagine - agino oneself at least a captain. Often , when in port , the young officer of the forecastle - castle is given temporary charge aft for the purpose of drilling him is the duties. It is really edifying to note the important bearing of the cadet , lie is a "bigger man than old Grant" for the moment , and he tle livers his commands wllh the air of a Nelson - son , Calllllslell of an Ensign , Vhllo the Philadelphia was lying at the Brooklyn navy yard several years ago a young ensign , now in charge of one of the auxiliary cruisers off Cuba , was called 'aft ono morning and placed in command of the deck ; It happened that only one item rev tnalned on the list of the morning's duties and that waa to sweep decks at seven bells , It was not a very martial command to give , but as the time approached the officer ( pro tern ) of the deck waxed extremely nervous , lie Imagined that the eyes of all hands were on him and almost that the safety of the ship depended upon his giving the order in the proper voice , At three minutes of seven bells ho again scanned the order book. It read , "Seven bells ; Pipe sweepers. " It was plain enough and the embarrassed young officer look his stand near iho mainmast - mast and called out In a very weak voice , "Bo'a'a's Mahal" The man addressed sprang OOWOS. Lace and embroidery trimmed gowns- this lot should all go Monday at 39c each , A lot of fine gowns , well and beautifully - fully trimmed , were 70c and 69c-Mon- day 69c each , We Still Stir Them Just made a few additions to the 13c line. And on Monday will sell an all silk 6- inch Taffeta Moire Sash Ribbon at 43c. And Now for Black Ooods. All the crepons-our half dollar leader -splendid for skirts-will be sold at 3ec. All the English fancies , sold up to 50c-x111 be sold at 2Dc. All the fancy figured grenadlnes- wcre 65c-x 111 ho sold at13c. . All the fancy blacks , which were $1,00-wlll be sold at 7ec. to his feet with finger touching his cap. "Ay , ay , sir ! " ho replied. Then glancing hastily about , the scared officer muttered hoarsely , "Swipe peapersl" It was an entirely new order to the boat- swain's mate. lie touched his cap enquir- ingly. The ensign , more confused than ever , stammered desperately , "Peep swipers , my man' " Ills words were overheard by several - eral of his brother officers and the laugh which followed proved the last straw. The ensign drew himself up and with withering scorn exclaimed , "Sweep pipers , and be d-n quick about it , tool" The duties of an officer in charge of the deck are very important both while in port and at sea. Upon him depend the maintaining - ing of order , the carrying out of the day's ac oo s ( Continued , ) , All the fancy blacks , which were $1.5 and $1,60-will be sold at 96c. All the better goods except a lot of new goods-just received-will go at $1.60 , At Silk Counter. Moro facts to make competition a stubborn thing. A lot of fancy silks-sold up to 66c- will be sold at 2Dc. A lot of fancies and changeable taf- fetas-sold up to 75c = w11i bo sold at 49c. All the $1,00 fancy silks will ho sold at 7ec. All the $1.25 and $1,60 goods will be sold at OSc. And the finest fancy silks In our store sold up to $3,00 per yard-will be sold at $1.29 , We might expatiate on quality-write a poem on colorings-and an essay on weaving-We prefer to state bald facts- slmplo enough to bring you In-tho goods and prices will do the rest , and at once. In the navy It is an unpardonable - able sin to be late relieving , especially on a rough night. At exactly eight bells the officer , who bas just put in four hours , expects - pects to see his relief appear from below. If the latter does not step up the ladder very shortly after the sound of the last bell has died away , there is a hasty dispatch - patch of messengers and a vigorous flow of language. In port , on calm summer nights , the duty is not hard. More effort is required to keep awake than to attend to the routine work. Then the minutes slip past to the drowsy refrain of the dynamo engine far down in the lower levels of the hull , or the soft lapping - ping of the tide as it ebbs or flows against the steel sides , It is a time for the officer / , ' : 'I,7r ; , ; TIIF. t'ATCII OFFICER ON TUTY. ? duties , the proper reception of official vla- Itors , the observance of ceremonies and , when under way , the keeping of time ship upon the course laid out by time navigator and captain. In cases of emergency he is the first to act , and many a vessel has been saved through the coolheadedness of time officer of the deck. It is not all daylight work , Night watches must be kept as wdll , and it is then that the unpleasant side appears , To be called at midnight in the depth of winter and ho compelled to leave a comfortable bed for a sleety , wind-swept bridge is not agreeable by any means. Many a naval officer llas bewailed the day a martial ambition called him Into time service when ho hears the rough lap of the orderly or messenger on hls stateroom door , and is informed in a voice almost drowned in the ahriek of the "Ten minutes of eight bells gale that It is t sit. " 'rltct'ntck oat tlmu Urldur. It requires a thoroughly philosophical nature - ture to be able to exchange a warm reposeful - ful stateroom for a cold , exposed , breeze blown bridge an a freezing wintry night without grumbling , hut It must be done 1 to recall memories of wife or sweetheart , or to plan future greatness in coming wars. It is a time when he can ponder over the omptl- ness of all earthly ambition and feel that the life of a naval officer is not entirely filled With roses , "having the deck" In port is vastly different - ferent from being in charge of it at sea , In the days of the old navy , when sails were the only motive power used , there were weeks and weeks when watch would sue- coed watch whin nothing occurring to break the monotony of calms , but There were also periods of constant struggling with the elo- rnents , of sleepless nights and days of hard heart-breaking work , o1 momenta of great peril , when one's life rested on the strength of a backstay , of hours filled with the ox- porlences of an ordinary lifetime , In this age of formidable battleships , with their powerful engines and great speed , standing watch on the bridge while under way Is no sinecure , There is much to look after ; the course must be kept , anti a sharp watch constantly maintained , On dark nights when vision falls boyrcad the how the strain is intense. A possible accident means court-martial for the officer of the watch , low i Few Words 1 , ' We would rather not bo compelled to pickle these till next season , If you want timers you can buy tboeo which were $1.00 on Monday at 69c , m Those which wcro sold up to $1,76 on Monday at DSc , Those which were sold up to $3.76 $ on Monday at $1.45. I Please Note races i o e h ante on e Tickets in Dress 0os . Department. But the goods advertised will ho thrown on the counter in lots at the solo prices quoted , and after Wednesday - day no more will be sold , This sale Is purely for the purpose of m , m ing room for goods on the way'-and is an opportunity' not to ho missed , - THOMAS KILPATRICK & CO. 1505-1507-1509 DOUGLAS STREET. See Also Page 7. and there are other incentives to careful duty , such as the desire for self-preservation and a regard for professional honor. It Is on stormy nights oft the Horn or in a blithering gale in time of war that time man on the flying bridge feels that his 1 salary Is totally inadequate. Then it is that rain coats and uhsters and oilskins are both a delusion and a snare. The wind howls with demoniac force , the sleet or snowy spray has the sting of Mauser bullets , and the ship plunges and leaps like a cork at the mercy of a wind-swept mountain lane. Cases have been known in the service of men frozen to the very rail , and it was only a few months ago that a promising young ensign was carried to his deathm from the deck of n torpedo boat by a gigantic wave. ho was in charge of the watch at the time. A Itcumrlnble Experience. Several years ago one of the old timt wooden corvettes , while making a cruise from the Pacific around South America , encountered - countered a terrific gale just after leaving , ! ' the Straits of Magellan. Before preparations for meeting the storm could be made n , r black squall swept from the southward an ! struck the vessel. There was an almoat t instant change from daylight to intense darkness. The wind howled and raged with terrible fury and a succession of monster waves , forming with Incredible rapidity , thundered against the trembling bull. On the bridge forward at the limo were two officers , the navigator and the officer of the deck , The former seized a rope and hastily lashed himself to the railing na iho first fierce blast swept upon them , at time same moment shouting ; "Look out ! lfold fast 4 f there ! A few soconda later a deluge of I m. . ' water struck time bridge , wrenching the gratings - , ings ( rota their fastenings and throwing Otto of the cutters from its davits to the deck , Amid the roaring of the squall and the splintering crash of the wrecked boat A shrill cry for help came from the sea to lea' ward. ' "It is the officer of the deck ! " shouted the navigator. "lie has been carried overboard. Away lifeboat ! " The order wns not obeyed at once , as no small craft could live in such a sea. A minute after the first wave the war ship was boarded by a second , which came train thin opposite direction , Shortly after that q volunteer crew manned time whaleboat , but it was dashed against dime aide of the ship i anti the men were rescued with the greatest difficulty. It was now concluded that moth. Ing could ho done to save the unfortunate olllcer , and ho was given up for lost. Three hours later , when the gale finally broke , an order was issued to clear up decks , Wdlo ) several members of tlto forward divlslon were overluaullog too wrockngo of the cutter they cane across an object wedged In tire mass of debris. It looked like a tango bun. ' die of clothlug , but on dragging It out Choy t found that it was a man , warm and still breathing. It was the missing officer of the deck , Snbacquent investigation brought forth the astounding fact that ho had beery caught en the recurring waves after bolatl carried from the bridge and swept back oa board , lie la now one of Admiral Dowey'q ' most trusted captains. The officer of the deck who comes oft watch at midnight or at 4 In iho morning cannot recuperate from the labors of the night by sleeping until noon , lie has ether duties as pressing and important as those , of standing watch , Wlmcn be was ordered to his ship it w as as a "watch and division 1 officer. " The latter term meaua that bo it to take charge of one of the gun dlvieloni on board , A 1)1vlsion Ollleer's Work , Each ship Is divided Into a certain pum/ her of parts for the more effective placin ( and flglmting of the crew , There are gen. orally five , including time powder division ( ( lie latter having charge of magazines and the dlstrlbutian of powder and ammunition ) and it is to one of lhoso that the deck officer is assignal lmmedlulely after joining the ship , lie is required to lake full command of his division , see that the men are drilled thoroughly and that tlmoy are in proper order at morning quarters and other ceremonies. lie superhmlenda tmo ) drawlag of clothing and bas general control of each ladlvtdunl meta. bcr , m i