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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
AT THE COURTHOUSE.



Fatty Bell, notorious negro, who has
devoted the best efforts of his life to the
preservation of the reputation of IIcll's
Half Acre, got Il five years sentence yes
terday, and people who have movable
assets breathe easier now. Bell is one of
the shrcWdest criminals that ever cursed
the city, and has been charged with nearly
every offeuse known To the calendar, but
has succeeded heretofore in escaping
punishment The crime which finally
rounds him up in the pen was the theft of
four watches from Mr.. Max Elser last
summer
John I'M, a negro, charged with steal
ing pistol, pleaded guilty TO theft Of less
than $40, and received sentence of
sixty days Imprisonment in the county
Jail.
Sentence was pronounced upon the fol-
lowing parties convicted heretofore:
Frank Enmau, five years; Albert Brazil,
two years. Chas. Brown, two years.
NEW SUITS.
The following suits were filed ycster-
day in the district court:
". T.. Doris against j. +. Brown Co,
OF Galveston; suit for $1,000 actual and
$4,000 exemplary damages on account OF
attachment.
Mrs t. j. Smith against the Texas &
Pacific Railway; suit Tor $4,000 damages
/ Tor killing her son near Ranger.
! Anna Jacobs ct al. against Texas x
| paciac; suit for $4,000 damages Tor
/ killing plaintiffs father in Weatheriord.
Mrs. {. j, Pugh against Texas Pa
ciac; suit for $4,000 damages for killing
her son near Ranger.
SCRAPS.
There have been seventeen convictions
and one acquittal since the criminal
docket was taken up, record
which certainly shows commendable
yigor upon the part of the prosecuting
attorney. Business has been so rapidly
dispatched that the docket is again cleared
before the end of the week. 1t viii bt
resumed Monday.
The petit jury was turned loose yestef
day Tor the week.
ii is dollars to doughnuts now that Tho
poor old mule will be completely eNoner
ated of the murder of Frank Rowland.
A single real estate transfer was PLACED
on record yesterday; G.. q. Henry Il
Eugene Roche, so acres OF the John Con
dra survey; consideration, $500.
A deed OF adoption was filed with th'
county clerk yesterday, which mad
Leanna McAmerson Il member OF In
family of Mr.. and Mrs. L. 5. Iinn.
Frank Coleman and Miss Jennie Ragai
secured marriage license yesterday
The grand jury is still at work, bu
will probably adjourn to-day.
The Jail will lose over half its popula
ton (forty-four) after the adjournmen
of the district court. Taxpayers ca
stand it.
The county clerk has 337 criminal case
docketed for the September term OF tn
county court.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Thc Fort Worth Board Of Underwriters,
composed of the undersigned agencies,
at meeting held october q, 1885, upap
imousIy resolved that all policies OF
insurance issued on or after November J.,
1885, should be for cash only.
LrrrgJonS & MAruM
swAYNE Bnos s cnANr,
ZANg CErrr,
FosDIck & FUnArAS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
A swell Wedding.

koNlo, TEN, oct. 29.-Mlss Lille
41uHntcr of Brig. Gen. stanley,
N Lieut.. David j. Rumbough, OF
q The Madison Squaro Presbvterlan
sDr +. e. schuddcr, in the presence
~ house. The reception nj the gen
nee from 10 7u'clock was the most
tS5r on the Kind ever witnessed IN
he bride Is one of the most beautl
~ ana the gallant groom Is a brave
frfheu young officer. The array of
lts vas gorgeous. Among the con
ltceiNed WAS a warm letter from
'sah, rcgretting his inability 10 be
1lhe marriage.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

NJ. standleo. attorneys Of this bar. have r.tn,,o,
from Jones county, where they attended, ron,s
last week. N"''
Nj. James Coilohan OF 1ongyicw Is stopplnr
IN ~ marRarst tonight, en- route TO his govern
Several prospcctors from Harold and WITCH.
lta Fails are registered at the Western hoirI
land hunting. "''ei'
just how much the people Of Margaret spf.
known IVY ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
PenGllctonvillc.

|the HHLClle.
foNylIlE, TEN oct. 2g.--Thc larger
Pie cotton crop In this vicinity has
BED; probably not moro than one
D. to DC picked. Farmers are busy
PA, A larger acreage than usual
ID ihl7 TALL.
fnic Of tiuN In q mild form Is prevail
being alittle child OF Mrs. NJ. mead p
q and Miss NJ. witt were married q,
~ Of the bride = father. Robert VIE
4 inst. Only relatives and u few
n ends We're present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Baird.


Special TO the Gazette
BAinp, TEN., oct. 2e.-Anothcr wedding oc.
cured IN baird last evening. The parties 20
the contract were MIR. Dan Painter, u railroad
man OF Colorado, Tex, and Miss Moliie Joiner
OF ms city Rev. Mr. Thomas sealed the con,
maeL me happy couple viii leave for Col
orauo on No. 800 this evening
lhe case OF the state W. ". w Pace from
cWcetwater, accused of murder, was concluded
yesterday evening. The jury IL out consider.
ing the matter, aud a verdict H. expected soon.
me neat case on the criminal docket Is tho
case OF the state vs.. Joe Price, who is accused
OF murder at Cottonwood, this county, and whC
was taken to Fort Worth about one month ago
when mob was expected and came just after
Fort.
Our little city stlll improves. The warehous,
OF j. l.. Lea \ Co. IL moving upward and Their,
Is a new store house being erected on ives
side OF Main street by Mcssrs. Jones an,
Charlcvlle.
The laying OF the corner. stone for the Epie
copal church took place yesterday, with Bishol
Garrett In attendance,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
IrOt,Il.


PIE Gnzeitc.
IENr OCT 29.-rroup had a name
ping q local-option town. Never
\ can bowl up at pleasure, there
Egnlur saloon here now, ana before
fellow with al niimont could get 4
graduate.
fa' court day. There are sixteen
~ Inc saloon men, aud SIX against
en. County Attorney McIlwaln says
cute each case TO the bitter end,
putting Of brick to be occupied by
n Is almost finished, aud Is being
real nice style. our postmaster
Fee, and VIII continue 10 hold 1t Tor
9 come, while the heads of hun
tNa'ly He Is u non-obnoNious Far
II a lifelong Democrat.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

There is more of the genuine, old
fashioned, familiar minstrelsy In Baird s
Minstrel company, which opened at the
Naw Market last night, than in any com
many who have visited Portland for years
They played to packed gallery and a
full house below The Oregonlan.
At the opera-house tonight.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Portland, It is safe to say, has never
been visited by a better minstrel compa-
ny than Baird's, now performing nightly
at New Market thcatcr.-- Evening Tcler
gram.
At the opera-house tonight.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
hai. PENIS Pilgrimage.

Ne Gazette
4 + NIX, Oct. 2S.--Maj. W. l.. Penn,
4 Known BAPTIST evangelist, leaves
Uni with his family Tor New York
[they will take the steamer for
Mai Penn has been earnestly sollc-
IN influential subjects of the British
tme 10 Scotland and conduct II series
lie will begin his work at Gala
ivIIl remain abroad five months.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
AFs,ai Collision.

Tpv.. oct. 2g.-Last night Mr..
IA l,st valuable buggy horse. Two
" 4, w contact ON the road below the
"a y ,hsft of the opposite buggy struck
"a barse ON the lett shoulder and
n n, broke il. The rib was .orced
y aSImaTs lungs, causing death In
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Railway Co,lrsion.

a kN9 Oct, 2Q.-A Texas & Pacific
y ~ sunset Route train last night
a XXI blanco ana Camp Rice. The
\ ,luV engine and the sunset caboOsc
80 OF other cars were badly dam
Veser was Immediately sent to the
IN wreck nom III PasO, There were
Y nstrs ~ the raboose of the sunset,
puose was dashed upon Hat cars In
none were injured. The accident
tue sunset train stopping at a sta
IN 10 signal the other train, which
70 bn in Tho renr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
TAYLOR 4 BARR.

sidcrlng all things, Fort Smith has many
bright prospects ahead, and in the past
four years has outgrown any town west
of the Mississippi river.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Midlothian.
Gazette.

.anN. TEN, oct. ga new beef mar.
a the business center OF the town,
fB. p. Wyatt.
New residences have been erected
nd more are contemplated.
m brisk and our merchants and
5haye all they can do.
Make of East Texas has moved his
d and viii make this his future home.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
brennan.

go nsd s9.-Dr. HOLMAN, who
\, ItNN medicine for some time at
Ilct us horse belonging TO j. III.
"A I aid a few days ago. The
am no,,hsby MIR. l., Bronekant, who
'euS5iosIed, Mr.. Holt recovered his
n 49,, heen onile sick for some time.
" ' H"n.ected 10 live this morning.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Bennett.

4, TEX Oct. 2s.-Upwards of l2j bales
fore sold here yesterday. Business
\ Is on the bOOw.
~ platforms and seed houses here
ptcrllowing, and new ones are being
4 dc Barry, an old and respected clti
'som Prairie, living six miles south of
piled In GAINESVILLE on Monday night
" Barry was one of the oldest set
u community. He was an shonest,
n influential citizen.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

be Gazette. ,,,as..,,
~ ,a of Mr.. and Mrs. j, T.: Cooper
~ n Is Of dIptheria and was Inferred
\. tc ,nll he hardest frost Of the season;
lel, s sa NJ pilot Pointers have visited
\ wv" w X 10 take in the fair.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Margaret.

~, TEN, Oct. ?9,--A severe old blue
,,n,naMlhS 70 night and by morning we
NV weather on us again.
II people had another enjoyable 1T
4 ~ night, All seemed 20 enjoy them
we're ioatl 10 break upand say good
Fong The dancers we recognized Miss
MISS Tenuic Mcl,ea, Miss Mary
AH,s Minnie O'Neal. Miss Matte
Mr., burnside and daughter.
Il A. Logan, NJ. NJ. Hawkins aud j,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Bowie.
|he Gazette.

iTEX., Oct. GA dry northcr struck
lay, doing no damage. II has about
lay now.
) coming in lively. The receipts
lightly bales daily; ON hand 500 bales,
ll47 bales.
Tvs special train" has not come thus
lHE GAZETTE especial train" arrives
los y. M, aud meets with warm
4 "Glmme GAZETTE Is the cry
n hnur
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

be Gazette. ,n vun,ons =
IbNs;n nj a gin eight miles from
|wotAi susrioasly II not fatally injured
Wa 800 falling on him. His jaws
wy s,Id his spinal column injured.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Billie Wards Choice, the only fye-cent
cigar containing Havana tobacco in the
city, can only be bought at the White
Elephant cigar stand
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Bread makers who have never uscd
Silver Loaf baking powder are requested
TO give II trial, IL * recommended Tor
It's purity and strength and has never yet
disappointed the brcad-makcr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

r1lmcr'y pure coconnut soap at DC
cake at either OF Wells drug stores, 50g
Hocstou street and corner Fifteenth aud
Houston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Palmcr's pure coconnut soap ut &c
cake at either of Wclls' drug stores, 500
Houston street ana corner OF Fifteenth
ana Houston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Palmcr's pure cue0nnut soap ~ l5c q
cake at either of Wells drug stores, 60l
Houston street and corner OF Fifteenth
and Houston
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

he Gazette. ~, so ,,,,...,
!. T pave hskew, living , about od Two
lawn IN sam Goodso n ia farm, com on,
y. "a" No cause Is assigned for the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Ward of the dongue by smoking "iiillio
Wards Choicc,n the best % cigar Ia tho
market, White Elephant cigar stand
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

"el ls Bouclc checks and stripe iato novelty,
a inches, Si.g5.
" 90 Is French Trieots, complete limo Of colOra
SO inches Si.00 To Si.sS.
"Gl Is AZ pieces flannel suitlnga, assorted ia
newest shades.
"@ Is wool diagonal sGitings, for tailor matte
suits, 56 inches Sf00 to l.25
O0 Is Scotch plalds, a. Inches, 70c to Sl.a5,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
Colorado.
Nlence of the Gazette.

7lNIIN0 VI N1I0 N'tFF77-VNE7'
.po, TEN, oct, est was reported
nnn was Killed on his ranch in McNi
II an crrOr.as the gentleman was here
IN good health and was preparing to
ID look after his matters. lie has been
iAe time on his Tom Green county
Yng men intend starting a dramatic
here soon.
Npmpany and in all probability he
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

an the good mules and horses Ia the mar
kat, and viii pay spot cabh for them.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

on Is French plalds new styles, 20 10 acc.
81 Is "a inch satin Berbor, lato novelty, CSC.
s. IL "a inch flannel sultings, new shades,
all wool, % to $50
90 IL p pieces body cashmere. % inches In
all the most stylish shades, at csc,
these are great bargain.
90 L. French cashmere, street aud evening
shades, ~ inches, 7Sc to $500
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
wanted Good Tailor.

A ilrst-class coat and pants-maker, The
highest prices paid In the state. Apply
70 @. A. GIBBONS,
Houston.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Openwork embroidery on velvet i
largely used for millinery purposes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
HOSIERY, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, GLOVES. CORSETs
LADIES' KID GLOVES.

p Hook black ana colors, 75c to 800
Z Z" " l.25 to g.9A
10 " -" " 100 to 800.
< nuiton Mousquetairc Kids 100 10 $50.
40 Button MousquctRlro Kids, tan and opera
shades, . 90 To 500.
Ladies' Md gnuntr,s 76c TO $40.
Ladies' Jersey cashmere gloves, nc 10 90.
Ladies' Jersey eilk gloves. LOO 10 1850.
Ladies' SIN mlttcns, liza 20 $50,
Childrun's Jcrsry cashmere gloves, G5 60 Soc
Children's wool mlttenS, - Ia 5Qc,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

Ninety one districts. MIN Ip,9f7, Jones
1875, Davenport li,i57s Carr i4,S77,
Rascom 30s
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

eleciion of members Of M Aenate and
Repahlleaps for nc nrst ss.qq n lige
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
BTATE NEWS.
Il uappenIngs Of the Day :
Ienrreuces for Veal
or Woe.

oxer the state Reported
:, Cor the Gazette by Its
,,,,n correspondents
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

lot 40 Us assorted colorcd brocades at q, Ice
80 q" plaid suitings S, 10 aud lslc
81 +" colored plain wool fllsd al.
pacas. medium and heavy weights 10 TO l5c
b IL assorted coiorod wool flied brocades.
mediums and heavy weights 10, Is and 25c
80 Is India plaid cashmeres, Is TO 25c.
"a lis Afnure cloths. new shades, 20 10 eSc.
IS Is combination suitings, plaid and ng
ured rs To 40c.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30
TWO DAYS MORE.

Speedy Action Required on Fort worth's
Part to Secure the Beef Contract.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-30

l'f0iaDlu0u rIchrH na,t 'PliliAm ~ M
ney mi ~ ihe HleenpAek' Z.
nonlat,e. l.ast \, il l.i,iiHe haa 4 ligN1
~ ~ al no0 i,.o,EM lss1. fsiiGli hhf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-29
Curing a Cold in the Head
I'LL


The cOmmOnest type Of cold is that
called 'cOld in the head,' to distinguish
il from "eOld on the chest" This "cold
in the head" has certain well-marked
symptOms--a feeling of general nlQldiSe
Is experienced, often accompanied by a
slight feverish sickness. Then comes a
sensation of fullness in the head, there is
sneezing, prOfuse flow of tears, an irri-
tating and cOpiOUs discharge from the
nose. This means that the mucous men,
Orane of the nose is inflamed, and if this
sprt ads down the back Of the throat, the
sufferer becomes hOarse. The best way
TO treat this troublesome complaint is to
take u "hCt drink" An orange sliced
and put into large cup with little SUI
gar sprinkled over it and boiling water
poured upon it, and then drank as hot as
possible, is b0tl pleasant and beneficial.
The feet should be put into hot water,
with or without liitle mustard This
fOut-bath should be taken at the bedside;
the patient should be well wrapped up.
aud a blanket placed across his knees
should be drawn outside the bath so as to
cOntine the steam. After keeping the feet
in the water for from five to ten minutes,
the patient should lose no time in getting
into he'd, where he will prcbably derive
great benefit from the general feeling of
warmth and from the flow OF peTspiratiOn
which has been induced. If possible. at
this stage, the patient should remain in
bed for two days, with fire in his room,
which should be well made up at night,
50 as to keep alight till morning. But
keeping in bed viii do little GOOD if the
patient persists in holding a newspaper
or a book to read, for thereby he is more
dangerously exposed to cold than if he
were up, dressed and going about IS usual.
/ The main point is to keep thoroughly
wrapped up and constantly warm. Even
an uncomfortable degree OF heat may be
! beneficial.
a small piece Of camphOr chewed and
sucked is very good. SO is the inhalation
of sulphurOus acid gas-a remedy which
was found To be in constant use by the
Weayers of Kircaldy, who had it among
| the materials OF their work. Buy two
! ounces of sulphurous acid (dilute) from
a chemist, and then take out the cork and
| inhale-thrOugh the nCetrils only, OF
cOurse-the pungent gas which is given
OF. Some use Terriers snuff and find
| benefit therefrOm; but it must be used
cautiously, as IL contains a powerful
drug-tO wit, mOrphia. Ten or twelve
grains of DOver's powder taken in Cruel
at bedtime is good for an adult, but should
not be administered TO children, as it con-
tains opium, which should never be given
to them without q DOCTORS prescription.
To avoid an unpleasant eXcOriatiOn of the
nose and upper lip during the course of q
cold in the head, they should be often
washed thoroughly with soap and luke
warm water. and little YaselIne should
be applied. If the throat feels sore q
chlOrate of potash lozenge should be sucked
occasionally.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-29
THE NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUs
A Beautiful Flower the Sub lie Messen-
ger of Disease.

A Beautiful Flower the SUB lie MessSn-
ger of Disease.
A reporter at the entertainment Of the
Dickson's Sketch Club the )ther evening,
says the New Orleans Times Democrat,
noticed that Mr.. David, a con edIan of the
company, was walking lame, an eccen-
trlcity hardly demanded by his role. In
curry elected the reluctant statement
that he had received a sword cut at the
hands of Mr.. Thomas in the combat
which occurs near the end OF their per-
fOrmance.
An air of mystery, assumed by the man.
agement and members Of the party, i'm
PEELED the reporter to further investiga-
ton, and the following truly remarkable
facts were disclosed:
ON or about March 1 the Sketch Club
were passing through Washington, en-
route to Richmond. While there Mr..
Thomas. who is an enthusiastic student of
botany, was invited by an official OF the
National Horticultural Gardens to be
present and witness the opening of a
night-blo1ming cereus. The invitation
was accepted, and Mr.. Thomas part in
the play being filed by an understudy, he
remained at Washington. When he re-
Joined the company he had in his posses
sion the ghostly flower preserved
i'm alcohol. His friends noticed an
unusual melancholy in his manners
and their efforts failed to cheer him.
Upon that and the following evening he
was attacked by chill at precisely IL
O'Clock. The chill was cOngestive in its
nature and was followed by fever with
partial delirium and decided arterial de-
rangements. Medical aid was called and
the usual anti-periOdics given. At Charles
patients symptoms returned, with more
violence. There was severe congestion
at the head and heart, aggravated by IN
sOmnia.
DR., MOuier was called and, under his
skilltul diagnosis, the fact was added that
Mr.. Thomas had slightly cut his hand
with the same knife he mad used to
cut the nigbt-blOOming cereus from its
parent stem at Washington. The Doctor
pronounced his patient Suffering from
blood poisoning, the deadly agent being
the sap of the strange plant and known
to medicine as cactus grdHdlEOfdS.
Mr.. Thomas was placed under treat
meDt similar to that of snake bite. Hy-
perdermic injections of mOrphia were
given alternately with those Of LycheSiS,
adistillation from the venom of the deadly
cobra.
The engagements of the company have
brought the patient here. For the last 50
hours he has not slept. His malady is
most violent at midnight, beginning its
irritation at about II p. m. and entirely
! disappearing at the approach of dawn in
| strange conformity with the action of its
! cause, the beautiful night-blooming ce-
reus. Mr.. Thomas insists upon perform
ing his part in the play, the excitement
/ of the same being rather relief. A slight
nervousness only is visible in his perform
ance and, save his irresponsible attack
upon MIR. David in the combat mentioned
no serious results have attended his work
! He is in skillful medical hands here and
| his case is watched by the profession with
| deep interest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-29
FACES THAT SEEM TO CHANGE
A Dead WOman's Features Shining Out
Through Those of 8 Diving ChiId.

"A 1(S7F W btAAu y EedtuEtS EhAbluk OuB
Through Those of Dying Child.
A Newark lady writes to the New York
San as follows: MANY people are de-
ceiVed by optical illusions. On O recent
morning l looked into my brothers. room,
and saw him standing at his dressing
case. Then l remembered that l had
heard him go downstairs, an d | said to
myself, This is an optical Illusion
Knowing that it was such,eI looked at the
figure until it slowly faded away. Let
me add that l am In good bodily health,
cheerful, and, l believe, sound in mind.
A friend, who died lately, said in her last
hours, when apparently she was rational,
that she saw her dead parents and brother
in her room. She exclaimed, addressing
the friends who stood at her bedside.
There they are, right there. Can't you
see themP | repeat that, as far as any
one could judge, she was thoroughly con-
scious. But we will pass over h.r case,
for it is not exceptional, and while we
cannot say she was delirious, neither can
we affirm positively that she had her
senses.
"But here, think, is an unusual form
of optical illusion, if it was an illusion
at all. A few days ago a well known
business man Of New York passed away.
His widow is a clear-mInded and edu-
Gated lady, without any morbid or super
StltiOuS LalnJ IN nPr nature, or any DeIleI
in splritualism. While bending over her
husband shortly before his death she OBJ
served that the expression of his face was
changing, and the next moment saw
there, instead. the face of her dead
brother. The two men were entirely I'M
like in appearance, one being light and
having a blond beard, and the other very
dark. Shortly afterward the lady saw on
her husbands face the expression Of an
other deceased friend, and little later
that of a third. Her morbid and over
wrought fancy deceived her, some one
says. Could two persons be deceived at
the same time and in the same way? |
ask this because three years ago this lady
and her sisters watched beside the dying
child of the latter. The little girls face
suddenly changed. One Of the ladies saw
that the other observed this, and said;
"'Emily, who was itP
"Adelaide,' was the answer.
eyes, Adelaide
'The two ladies have told me that they
saw Enthusiastically the face of their dead
cousin, a woman, shining out through the
face of the dying child. l offer no eXpla-
nation Of thesep henOmena, and present
them only because to me they seem very
interesting"