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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
Why Dry Lssa Is lner...lnx.

An essential cause of increase of dry land is the decrease of the ocean itself in consequence of infiltration of water through the crust of the earth, which is kind of porous mass. into which the liquid element percolates by innumerable Assures. taking possession of the depths and directing itself slowly toward the center. as the internal fire diminishes and the crusts crack open in consc- quence. It is understood that the activity of volcanoes and many earthquakes is largely due to this inevitable penetration of the water, which internal heat transforms into vapor under pressure. Some geolo- gists think that the primitive ocean has already diminished in this way onefiftieth of it's volume. Popular Science Monthly.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
ue,.. Mad. sy L,sAsn,as.

There is an old Hibernicism about making hole and trying to crawl in and draw it in after you A hole Is hard thing to put into 6 collec- ton of minerals. but there are few holes in certain cabinets that arc among the most prized of their con tents. It must be added, however. that they have enough surrounding material to prove that they arc holes. They are called fulgurites. and they are made by lightning. A thunderbolt striking into a sand heap or sandy soil is sometimes hot enough to vitrify, or turn into glass. the silicious matter that it pene- trates, so that you have a glass tube just as big around as a lightning flash.
 The largest of these tubes known Is about three feet in diameter, but commonly they are less than an inch in thickness. They have been known to penetrate sand for q distance of thirty feet. Though lightning occa- sionally penetrates rock 1t never goes into it for more than an inch or two. and more often vitrifes its surface without striking in A good many fulgurites have been found in Meu- co, but the largest and most remark able are found on the mountain called Little Ararat, in Armenia, for which the lightning seems to have . particular affection Minerals. |
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
CHARLES MEN.

The sky was gray. and the grass ws< grssn, When ths Bonnle Prince ln oar glen sas sssn; The grass was Eresn. and the sky sAs gray. When ou his horse he rode sways When he rode away with . score and tea Who were blithe tO go with Chariies Asn- On. loash was frcu my love to part Hnnsish the tail with the stsadfast hcart- But the Prince kissed lightly my cheek and
 brow.
 And -Lsad ms." be said. -,our swssshsass
 now,
 And when we return sietoric1s. then Yoa shall wed the erAyest of ChAriiss hsn- Iwstehsd them springinx down tho brsA For they took the short and the dAngeroos
 way;
 Is.w their spsars sssam far a1d bright Tisi ths fir trees hid them fron my sighl ylii faint and small sa the chirp of . wrua Nsss ths pipes that played for chAriiss Asa- The Ki.s wEs blue. green wAs the gran. When joyful word came np the pass. The grass wns green. the sky vae blue. And dark hrowsd MAleolms dream wss truA Although the foe for ons were ten The nsht was won es Charitss Asni But other tales we had 10 mark As gras~ grew gray. and skies were dark. And the strafh was flied with te&r and sigh For sires and sons who had marched to diss And HsEnish. my osn- the pride os the cisn. Lay dead on the aeid sfth Chaxiiss Asn- 1 might be kllnA. for never sec But spesrheads glinfin bonniiliss fr might be deaf. for only hear The pibroch ringing shrin and clear And hy moor and meadow. on brAe and ooAs My theeghts are thoughts of Chariiss Men. -Sinnao Christie iD Longnans s Aagaxzns i
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
Wear Proper Eyeglasses.

The philosophy of wearing glasses to improve our vision is that the eye is an optical instrument which, when perfect, is adapted for seeing both far and near objects without any con- scious effort. But the number of perfect eyes is small compared with those that are imperfect
 Most eyes are either too long or too short, so that the rays of light are not focused distinctly upon the retins without an effort of the muscles of accommodation to do so, and that effort causes strain.
 An eye that Is too short is called hypermetropic. or farsighted. One that is too long is called myopic, or nearsighted. It is by the means of glasses that these defects are collect ed and objects brought to focus upon the retina without the strain which otherwise takes place.
 People frequently have no con- cious defect in vision. They see all right. Still they have burning of the eyes, and sometimes sties or infiamed lids. caused by the unoon- scious effort to accommodate their vision for near or far objects..
 Many headaches are also caused by defective vision. These cases can all be cured by wearing the proper glasses.-M. L. Lines in Jenness Mil- Ter Illustrated. T.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
Ons for the Laird.

Sir Charles Gordon, of G., had . very hot temper, and very often he found himself at loggerheads with bis tenants One of them. Gibbie Anderson, was a keen. pawky old Scotchman, and generally he had the best of the laird in their many en- counters. Once Gibbie wanted a new fence round one of his fields, and when he asked for it Sir Charles very politely sent him to place re- markable for it's heat and where birthstone is the prevailing odor. Gibbie replied, Ma, ma, laird, I'll no gang there, for you and me widna gree at a'.r
 "Whati" clustered Sir Charles; do you mean to say I'll go theref' ''Oh. weel. as I'm no Roman Catholic and dinna believe in purgatory I dae. and l can prove frae Scripture that you'll no gang to heaven. for St John in his Revelation says. There shall be no (k)night there. '" Scottish American.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
Paper tn Many Trades.

The use of paper as a cheap ma. terial for curtains, wall paper and other house decorations has aided to make the homes of the people more attractive. The useful arts are begin. ming to depend largely upon the pa. per maker. Thus the present speed and safety of railway travel owes much to the invention of the paper car wheel, which combines strength and elactiaity to higher degree than any other material so far avail. able. The building trades also use paper extensively. while commerce Is facilitated by its use for wrappings and packages. Engineering Maga. zine.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
-salrny~ AND rra v.ssss GIRL
As nosr's Ceavsrs.siss with Her Tsoi
 the Coseeit 0ss ef Him.

As aosr's Conversation with Her Tool | the Ceseeis oss sf Him.
 When the boys at our table noticed
 . strange young lady enter the room the other evening at dinner there was a general inquiry as to the new | comer's identity.
 She was tall and graceful, with
 clearcut features. expressive eyes and a mouth and chin whose firm
 lines denoted force of character Her
 hair was a light golden brown. and
 altogether the young lady excited uu
 small degree of curiosity. Tell you what, boys observed 6mithy. she's a regular hummer You want to watch yourselves. too. for that's just about my style. seel
 and I'm going to make play for an introduce"
 may mention here that the scene referred to occurred in the dining room of a fashionable private hotel up town. Mir. Smith. popularity known as ''smithy.r is a general fayorite among the other boariers there. particularly with the lady guests His distinguishing charac- teristics are good clothes. an exaltel opinion of himself and an elaborate knowledge Of slang.
 Aiss Ray. the new guest, was in- troduced to Smithy that evening. After an hours conversation with her Smithy retired to the smoking room. and. after lighting . cigar. casually remarked that This heres . queer world anyhow.
 Whats the matter, SInithyf" asked; you're not in love alreadyi'
 Tn lovei Well, 1 guess not. Say. that girl in the parlor is a regular walking dictionary. Just tackle her once and she'll paralyze you--thats all
 Tell me all about if, said l.
 Well. it was just this way. She asked me if 1 believed in sublineal consciousness. l told her that l couldn't call that hand and suggested making it a jack pot But she didn't appear to catch on. and that made me tired
 Then she just waded in. Wow but it fairly showered jawbreakers for the next half hour She's grad uate of vassar college, she told me. and. So help me Bob. that was the 1 only part of her conversation could | understand
 Most people, she said. hold ig. l hidden in tho interstices of | their net of learning Then, among other things. she asked me if I be lieved that simplicity is the concom- itant of genius and what I thought about elective afiinities. Of course all could do was to pass out every band told her, though, that I'd 1 look these matters up and let her know. But say, I've got a headache. have"
 What did you say when you left herf" asked.
 'Oh. just remarked that as this was cash game and as had run put of chips I'd see her later when l was fixed. Say, whats the meaning ,f pachydermatousl And--gee, but ny head aches"
 Then Smithy relapsed into thought, 'ulness New York Herald
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
A Brav. ,Gs. shrinha.

Flows thisi You said you in. tended to propose to Miss Clam. whooper this evening, and here you arc back before 9 o'clock. She sure ly didn't refuse youi"
 Moo. l didn't propose. I con- cluded to postpone the question"
 Now, see here. John, if you don't got that girl it's your own fault The idea of being such a coward. You, who have bravely walked up to the cannons mouth"
 Yes, but the cannon hadn't been eating onions "-Exchange.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
A Remarkable Echo.

At the castle of Simonetta Italy there is an angle in the building which re-echoes a pistol shot sixty- one times. The echoed reports from twenty-one to thirty three are always louder than the report of the shot it. self.-St. Louis Republic.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
A Deadly sp,r,t

Featherstone-Do you believe in ghostsi
 Travers-Well, for years l have been living in haunted house.
 Featherstone-You don't tell mel Who is it haunted byi Travers = By my tailor. - Ex- change.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03
In tn. wroax cl...

Many dogs ranked as Al by their owners are really only Ks.-boston Globe.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1892-08-03

It is no wonder the democrats hate the Mckinley law. It has proved that every prediction they made about 1t was false. 1t has in- creased our export trade instead of decreasing 1t; increased our free inn ports instead of shutting out tradep and, finally, it has cheapened prices and raised wages. The law is its own vindication.-Ex.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22
Baltimore Preshyterx.

At the session of the Baltimore Pres
hytery Yesterday the Sunday School re-
port submitted by the Rev. j. p. Camp
bell showed the condition of the schools
in the Presbytery TO be as follows;
Number of officers and teachers, 1852,
a gain of 90; number ofpupils 1928, an
increase of OLA; average attendance. q,
070; increase $40; average attendance OF
pupils at church, 1916, number of pu-
pills in full membership of the church.
900; total number of bsptised pupils. g..
262; number of books in libraries. IL, 1893;
contributions to Sabbath school work of
the PRESBYTERIAN board, 1919; to other
boards of the church $2,50S; to other be-
nevolent objects, $627; to support OF the
schools, $6,326.
The committee recommended that pas
tors. sessions and Sabbath-schools be
called upon to consider the importance
of educating the children and youth OF
the churC hes in the duty of attendance
upon the stated ordinances of the church.
es, and that some method OF systematic
instruction In the Shorter Catechism be
adopted; that the Importance of secur-
ing a full record of the baptised pupils
and pupils in full membership be empha-
Sized that children's day be observed on
June ~, 1892, that opportunity be given
to all schools to contribute to the board
of Sabbath school work; and that $1,000
be raised during the year for their cause.
These recommendations were adopted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22

The public entertainment given last
night by the Workingmen's Club at St.
Anne's Chapel, was complete success.
Nearly every seat was occupied The
program was in charge of Mr. Thomas
Himmelheber, member Of the execu-
tive committee of the club. The Mando-
lin Club, consisting of Messrs. Jos. 5.
NJ Jr.. and John Basil. T. Ellinghaus
en-, Robt Clayton, and John Lindenborn.
opened the entertainment with one OF
their delightful symphonies. Prof. Chas.
+. Coates lectured on the Chemistry of
Good Bread which he illustrated by
experiments. He was assisted In his ex
periments by Mr. Francis e. Daniels.
Miss Agness Himmelhaber gave "Flying
Jim, a recitation, Ia her felicitous style
which was heartily applauded. The
president of the club read a statement of
the objects of the club. Miss Matte Con-
ner. gave a beautiful piano solo. and
Messrs. Barton, Shaw. i}oessel. and
Strange, gave cornet recitation which
was liked so well the big four" had 10
respond to an encore Miss Annie Field
meyer sang a song, shat the audience
liked so we'll ii would hardly allow the
program to 90 on without a repetition.
Messrs Boucher. Dammeyer and Geraci
played some harmonious strains on the
banjo and guitar, and were encored. Mr..
Alfred Stewart. and his BOTTLES" were a
great success, the audience heartily APP
plauding. The violin and piano by
Messrs leslie and Francis Oliver, capti
waited the house. and called for an en-
core. The last selection was a most
dream like melody that held the aud
fence like spell. The announcements
were Thanks TO the performers in the
entertainment Business meeting of the
club Thursday, May 5th. Public meet
ing, and admission free, in the Chapel.
Tuesday. May 3rd. Lecture by DIR Ste
phen r. Barchet. Subject Twenty-Five
Years in China"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22

From the time the Cadet enters the
Naval Academy until he graduates, he is
actively employed with drills and studies
There is but slight intermission for va.
cation, month only being allowed each
year. The practical part begins as soon
as the young man enters, and ii closes
his career as a cadet the last two wears
Of service.
AS soon as he is admitted, the cadet is
turned over TO the academy instructors
and his work begins at once The fenc-
ing master. the drill master, the instruc-
tor in swimming and gymnastics, aud
the officers in charge OF the seamanship
department each have turn at him.
Those who enter in June have the bene-
tit of the practice cruise starting that
month, and learn something of what a
cadet Is supposed 10 know before the
newcomers entering in September have
chance to get fairly under way in ma
val tactics. Hence, the fourth classmen
are divided into divisions, the more adj
yanced students forming the first diyi-
sion. and the September boys the second
division
The first practical knowledge impart-
ed to newly entered cadet is in the line
of physical culture To give military
bearing to the Young man he is re-
quired to undergo a course two hours
each day under Instructor A. Corbe
sier and his ASSISTANTS, j. b. RetZ and
George Heintz This comprises the set
ting up exercises, in which cadet is
taught all the movements necessary TO a
good soldier, such as an erect carriage,
the proper way to salute under revised
tactics, the bayonet drill, manual of
arms and dozen other exercises inclu-
ding development of the body and mus
cles. Tie settingup and bayonet drill
system of preparing cadet for introduce
ton into the military feature at the
academy was arranged by Sword Master
Corbesier, who is the author of several
books on fencing used in the navy. IL
requires some little time to transform an
awkward student into a well-developed
cadet. Some require more attention
than others. So great change is made
in some cases that difficulty is often ex-
perienced in recognizing cadet after he
has entered, especially if he has donned
his new suit Of dark blue. He wants TO be
military in the true sense of the word,
and, like new city policeman wearing
his first uniform, he fully impresses the
people that he is around. The impor-
lance of his position increases as the
young man advances.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22
OBJECTS of the workingmen's Club

The President of the Club read last
night statement setting forth the OBJ
iects of the Club as adopted at meeting
held April 18th. The following is the pa
per read
First-To cultivate fraternal relations
between professional and non profession
al workingmen.
Second--To improve the intellectual
faculties, of the members of the club.
Third-To give instructive. interest
ing, and refined entertainments to the
workingmen of the city, and to their
families
Fourth-To open. If possible, a room
where good reading. innocent games, and
pleasant company will draw men away
from evil associations.
Fifth-To inaugurate section classes
for lectures by members of the club
and others on practical science that
comes into our every day life; such as
Hygiene. Grammar and Economies such
as Saving Banks and Insurance.
Sixth-To "do good unto all men as
we have opportunity" and to inspire
ourselves and those with whom we come
in contact to live the higher life of re-
yealed truth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22
state Matters.

The Governor has granted pardon in
the case of Thomas Smith, convicted at
the October Term of the Circuit Court
for Anne Arundel county, 1890, for as.
sault with intent to kill, and sentenced
to the Penitentiary for term of four
years. The pardon was granted upon
the recommendation of the States At.
torney and nine of the jurymen who sal
in the case, and number of reputable
citizens.
The civil commissions of Anne Arun.
del county, consisting of Notaries Pub
lie. Justices of the Peace and Registra
ton officers, with the exception OF An
napolis, were sent to the Clerk of the
Circuit Court to-day.
The Governor has named the follow
lowing as aids on his staff with rank OF
Colonel: j. Columbus o'Donnell. oil
Frederick; Charles II. Carter, Sherlock
Swami and John G. Legg, of Baltimore
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22
The Pastime social club.

The Pastime Social Club composed of
a number of young men, celebrated their
second sociable of the season with a ban
quet in honor of one of their members,
1t was one of the most enjoyable events
of the season. Several hours was spent
in music, singing. and other amusements,
after which the company were invited to
a feast of good things that had been pre-.
pared for their benefit Toasts were
drank and little speeches were made COM
plimentary to those present. Among
those present were Mrs Won Torp,
Misses f. Hyde, c. Banks. M. Howes,
M. Sullivan, c K Shores. L. Banks, L..
Williams, l.. Baker, Messrs. Jno. Busch,
Jas. Strange, S. B. sullivan, II Boessel,
w. Shipley, III. Blackburn. sgd G. Coul-
ter, w. r. Shields, j. Boyd Dexter, Frank
Basil, T. r. Prown and win. t. Brewer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22

On Severn River, in Anne Arundel
county, from one TO two miles out of
the city of Annapolis, is the large and
handsome old tract known as Melvin's
Truck Farms. These consist of some
OF the best farming lands in the state.
The soil is good and the situation high
and healthy. Good water, markets
convenient. Severn river at this point
is quite salt and affords good oyster
grounds and fine fish. Vegetables of
all kinds are readily raised here, and
fruits such as strawberries, raspber-
ries, blackberries, grapes, peaches,
pears, apricots and apples are produce
ed of the finest quality and in great
abundance. Ii is just the soil and To-
cation to conduct the business of
truck farming successfully. The An
est melons are raised here too and of
ten at great profit. These farms are
within mile of railroad station which
is only about . miles from Baltimore.
These truck farms range in size from
$1,000, payable So to SO per month.
You can thus pay for your farm with
the money You now pay away Cor rent.
You will own it. You can provide a
home for your wife and children by
just saving little every month. 1t is
better than savings bank. 1t is
healthy place for the little ones TO
play and grow strong. Everything
YOU plant will be on your own land.
You can have your horse, your COW,
your chickens, your vegetables, and
yonr fish and oysters-all you need
some to sell. Buy truck farm and
prosper.
Work upon the new bridge over
Weems Creek, connecting these farms
with West Annapolis is being rapidly
pushed forward by contractor Glow.
The cap stills are now being placed; in
a few days the sleepers and flooring
will be laid. Walk out and take look
at the improvement.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22
Revenue Marine.

The House committee on naval affairs
is giving much of its time to the consid-
Grafton Of the bill providing for the trans
fer of the revenue marine service from
the Treasury Department to the Navy
Department, and it is understood ia
vorable report will be made II is being
delayed at present by the efforts of the
pilots of the revenue service to have
themselves recognized in the bill and
given rights of retirement. The com
mittee now has this matter under consid-
Grafton, and as 1t has met with some OPP
position from members of the committee
who are in favor of the bill as originally
drawn, there is some doubt as to the pro-
vision for the pilots being incorporated
in the bill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22

FAscHfSG THURSDAY AND A VESErI,N
NIGHr BALL


FAscHfSG THURSDAY AND A VESErI,N
NIGHr BALL
BY BELLS AND BRAux.
Nearly Three Hundred Well Known So
clety People TO take part
Society will dance away in brilliancy
and picturesque costumes at
THE ACADEMY.
OK MONDAY, April 25. sP. NJ,
TUESDAY APRIL &c, at 3 F. NJ
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR TUESDAY
MATINEE.
No function of society. be il a tea or a
ball. or the largest "at home" has quite
the excitement and keenness that attach.
es TO fancy ball. and now a night of
patch and rouge gayly bedecked beaux
and middle.age princesses is descending
upon Baltimore Ii will come Monday
next when the Academy will present a
most beautiful scene. The quaintest and
most charming of festivals, .'Fasching
Thursday of Venice" will be given for
the benefit of the Home for Incurables.
The same pantomime and five fancy dan
GERS will be repeated for the matinee.
and two additional children's dances,
which will be most attractive. A large
ball will be held after the performance
Monday evening. from II TO l o'clock,
when all the dancers will take part. On
ly those in evening costume will be al
lowed on the floor The Managers re-
quest full dress for this pea Torrance
Supper served in Concert Hall from IL
/ O'clock, at the additional cost of 81
each, wine extra The Floor Commit
tee. composed OF Mr.. WILLIAM G. Pm
NIMGToN, Mr. LAwRAsoN Rises, MIR.
CHARLES A. MARTIN MIR EUGENE GREEN
WAY, MR. +. JOHNSON LEvEkING, Mr..
COLUMBUS O'DoNNELL LEE, Mn G.. In.
WIN DUNN, and Mr.. PHILEMON II. Tuck,
will have charge Of the Ball. I'm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-22
Death of an old Citizen.

Mr.. John Crawford an old citizen OF
Prince Georges county. died yesterday
21st inst, at the home of his son, Mr..
James Crawford, in Annapolis Neck.
The deceased was 7S years old, and the
weight OF years had borne heavily upon
him for some time. His funeral took
place at eleven o'clock this morning from
his sons home, Rev j ID. Rayfield, pas
tor at the Eastport Baptist Church, Off
ciating. Although the deceased was
comparatively a stranger In the commu.
nity, vet the neighbors, generally, gath
cred amid the drenching showers te
show their respect to the bereaved fami-
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