A Story of Army Life at Fort Clark Chapter I
Major Alfred Rochefort narrates Fort Clark life near Seattle where Colin Morton and Robert Bracebridge rise from enlistees to sergeants under Capt. Phelps. Florence Loring grows amid fur traders and Indians, while Judge Loring governs the frontier society. The tale blends exile, duty, and romance in the Washington Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Clark
Tuget Sound
Arsenade Range
Washington Territory
Pacific
Fur Companies
Kinnall
New York City
Colin Morton
Twentythird
Mer
Sheridan
Regular Army
Robert Bracebridge
Colin
Enidor
Ullo
Oregon
Sound
Seattle
Bay
Cascade Mountains
Lieut. Sheridan
Capt
Phelps
Fort Vancouver
Columbia River
Morton and
Bracebridge
Maj. German
Herrod
California
Cascade Range
Warrison
Loring
Fur Company
Judge Loring
Florence Loring
Ways of Composers and the Muse in Transit
A writer discusses how composers create under varied conditions, from trains to bedside vigils. Arthur Sullivan's adaptability and rapid scoring of orchestral parts are highlighted, with remarks on inspiration arriving amid movement and the relentless practice behind mastery. The piece blends anecdotes from Sullivan, Chevalier, and others to illustrate the act of composing itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Whieh
Mussedan
Arthur Sullivan
Mr. Chevalier
Vaushall Station
Wader
Wells
Wiatt
Elephants Surge Through Papyrus Valley In Aerial Column
A narrator recalls a colossal elephant procession across a river valley. A first bull leads a 200 strong herd with others following in twos and threes, then many cows push through, kicking up a red dust cloud as trees sway. The scene ends with a quiet camp beneath the moving mass and a final awe at the sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Gordon
Cumming
Oswell
Wong
Everybody's Magazine
When the Old Farm Is Sold and the Heart Remains
A Northampton Mass correspondent reflects on selling a cherished farm and the deep ties to land. The former owner finds new quarters uncomfortable and cannot replace the farm’s familiar rocks, trees, streams, and friendships. He considers higher prices paid elsewhere but discovers no replacement for his old home’s peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Pleade
Roberts Meadow
Dais
Woparto
Aloxie
Anan
Cesar
Catt
Not Up in Cookery Slang and Market Irony
A New York Sun quip recalls a housemaid told to fetch fresh produce with odd tasks. The maid resents the instruction and retorts that pinching items is for her mistress to do. A second remark notes men who earn money show it by returning to their old town in a steeved pipe hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonler
Fashion
Morton
Ilenrod
Imule
Colin
Colin Morton
Mr. Morton
Marta
Father
Gillespie
Peoria
van W
Duane
Mary
New York Sun
Steve Pipe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Army Life
Major Alfred Rochefort
Robert Bon
Miss Faddington
Misa Faddington
Puck
Julia Ward Howe
Ways OF Composers
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