Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

Nestling nests and feisty fish of the stickleback

Cassell's Magazine describes the stickleback as an ingenious nest builder using tiny straw pieces to resemble the ground color. The male guards the brood after hatching, while also displaying a fighting temperament. the piece contrasts domestic care with a fierce, pugnacious nature. A second note honors August Double, the telegraph operator who remained at his post during a Pittsburgh office siege, sending a final message before the building burned.