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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

II our forehead is rigid with wrinkles
before 40, what will it be at 20? There
is one consoliEg thought about these
marks of time and trouble-the death
angel almost always erases them. Even
the extremely aged ia death often wear
a smooth and peaceful brow, thus leav-
ing our last memory of them calm and
tranquil But our business is with life
Scowling is silent kind of scolding.
1t shows that our souls need sweeten-
ing. For PHYS sake let us take sad
iron, or a glad iron, or a smoothing tool
of some sort and straighten the creases
out of our faces before they become in
delibly engraved upon our faces. .-Ex-
change. W
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Can Trust the People.

CANTON, Ohio, October 24.-Dele.
cations from New York, Pennsylvania,
Illinois and other states called on Major
Mckinley, to-day. Speaking to the
Pennsylvania delegates he said "The
heart Of the American people is always
right. You can safely submit any great
public question with confidence to the
American people. Lincoln once said
there wes no safer tribunal on earth
than the American people, and if the
Almighty ruler of the universe was on
our side. or on your side, that side
would surely prevail -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Bryan still Busy.

KEwANEE, Illinois, October 24.-Mr.
Bryan began speechmaking this morn.
ing before breakfast, the first appear.
ance was at Ottawa, where he adore s.
sed 1000 people at $3.50 O'Clock. At
LaSalle he made another speech before
10 O'Clock, to an audience of 1900.
Spring Valley turned out crowd OF
1000, ,and Bryan also addressed crowd
of several hundred at Ladd and Bura.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
cmIlsIe al BowIIne Green.

BOWLING GREEN, KY, October pa
Secretary Carlisle arrived here, this
morning, and was escorted from the
depot by committee of sound money
leaders to Morehead house, where be
held reception. The secretary spoke
IN the opera house at O'Clock, and at
11.30 the building was crowded. Extra
policemen have been sworn in to pre-
vent disorder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
KNIGHTS or the KEY.


CINCINNATI, Ohio, October "a -
Some Of the most expert and crack
telegraphers Of Ohio, Indiana and Ken
lucky are entered in the tri-state tele.
graphic tournament which opened at
the Young Mems Christian Association
hall this afternoon, and all Of the
knights Of the key whose business does
not keep them at their desks have taken
day off In order to witness the con-
Test. The entries in the women's list
are especially numerous. Interest
largely centers on the contest between
Postal and Western Union operators
in sending and receiving miscellaneous
messages for ten and fifteen minutes
respectively, the winner taking pnrse
and q championship medal. 4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
AssocIated Banks' Condition

NEW YORK, N, Y, October "a
The weekly statement Of the associat-
ed banks shows the following changes |;
Reserve, increase, $3,049 800; loans,
decrease, 5000 800; specie, increase,
$1.095, 900; legal tender, increase,
$3.50, 300; deposits, decrease, $6,2l2,-
400; circulation, decrease, $4,000.
The banks now hold $l4, 800. 900 in
excess of legal requirements.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Wants IiIs Name OH the TIcket.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, October "a "A
petition in a mandamus suit was filed
in the supreme court to day by the at
tcrneys for the democratic state Gen.
tral committee, to compel State Elec-
tion Supervisor Taylor to take the name
OF Barr, the populist candidate for
elector, resigned, from the Australian
ballot. The court has set the case for
hearing on Monday, at 8 p m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Watson sam stlcks.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., October "a
Tom Watson and Judge Reed left, this
morning, without giving out any state
ment. Chairman Washburn, OF the
national populist committee, is still
here, but there is nothing to indicate
any intention on the part OF Watson to
withdraw. Chairman Jones, of the
democratic committee, is of the opinion
that he will stick it out.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Tourlst Rates o the Grand canon.

From Las Vegas to Grand Canon of the
olorado river and return, $53 30. Thirty
days. transit limit in each direction.
final return limit, ninety days from date
Of sale. The stage will leave Flagstaff, on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, cen
Meeting with our through California trains
in each direction.
Returning, it will leave the Grand Canon
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays The
ride to the canon is over good road and
occupies about eleven hours. Stations
have been established along the route and
at the canon for the accommodation of
tourists G. r. JONES. Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
seIf-confessed Murderer.

DENVER, Colorado, October "a =
Albert Pence Downen, who confesses to
murders In Colorado and California
and was arrested, charged with killing
one Ashworth, was brought before
Judge Bailey, to-day, who declined to
accept the plea of guilty offered, but
appointed a commission to examine
into Downen's mental condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
international Foot Race.

GLASGOW, October 24.--rhe third
contest between the Irish American
champion long distance runner, Thos
P. Connect, ahd the English champion,
Frederick F. Bacon, OF distance OF
two miles was run to-day and was won
by Bacon, by Is yards.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

The Jews number fully one-seventh
of the city population, and whenever
steps are taken that appeal to the sects
in any way, and sectarian representa-
tives are included in the movement, it
is unjust not to ask the Jews as we'll as
the Catholics and others to be included.
Jewish Messenger
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
A Family Quarrel.

HAMILTON, No., October 24.-War-
rem Moffit and his son-in-law, Lincoln
Denney, both of Mirabile, became in
volved IN fight this morning. Moffit
was thrown to the stone pavement and
killed; Denney also fell, badly injur-
ing himself, though he will recover.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

On account of the Pan American medi-
cal congress. the Mexican Central railway
will sell round "trip tickets to Mexico City,
November 18th, to 18th at the rate OF $50. 81,
Mexican money. Final limit, returning,
December 3lst, 1896. For additional in
formation, call on or write to
j. r. DoNoHoE,
Commercial Agent,
Ell Paso, Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Postmasters Appointed

WASHINGTON, d. c., October "a
The following fourth class postmasters
were appointed to-day: California, M.
H. Church; Citrus, Colorado, R. +.
Pace, Powderhorn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
Good ior The KlaneYs.

I had used nearly every remedy for kid
ney trouble known without relief when
was induced to try Macbeth water, which
am glad to say did me a wonderful
amount Of good in q very short time.
JOSE LOPEZ,
Ex-Sheriff Of San Miguel county
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
At ffopeweII Gold Camp,

Those intending to visit the great gold
camp of Hopewell be pleased to learn that
John J. Pace is now prepared to furnish
hotel accommodations. An excellent table
8 served at reasonable rates. 258-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

Butchers Liquid Polish and Reyiver, the
finest and best floor varnish for sale at the
old town Hardware Store. ID. Winternitz.
279.m1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

II yo1 want to buy or sell anything In
the second hand goods line call on 3,
Kaufman, third door east of the old town
postoffice 269.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

II you want to buy or sell cattle; wool OF
sheep, don't faiIto see or write J. Minium,
wool and live stock broker, East Las We
gas New Mexico. He. will save you
money 222wSdtf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

The following statistical information
should be cut out and pasted on your Of
fee desk for future and frequent refer
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
..0oId Nugget, Ror Sale,

One Of the best claims in Hopewell Join
ing the site Of the new mill, is for sale
For particulars apply to
GEO. II. HUTcHIsoN,
East Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

Walter Dearden, assayer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. 137-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

FILING, w. Va. October "a =
ken on the populist state ticket
Selly resigned this morning,
= others will soon follow.
- resigned are: Col,
Adate for governor; w
! Apr; l. H. Offner,
ksign in favor oi
! T +; &; {; ';'':;' 4 ::
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An druggists refund the money ifit fails
tocure. 25.. tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
BUSINESS POINTERS.
Me .Ican centraIRalIwax.
ABSOLUTELY pURE

Macbeth Water cures stomach
troubles. s20otf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EOR RENT-A nicely furnished room
Apply IA MAIN street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

C,OR sALE-A railroad ticket good for
u Hutchison, Wichita, Kansas City and
Springfield, Mo. Apply here. 302--3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

E,OR RENT-A suit OF rooms well fur-
H nfshed, with south bay window, ON
street car line. Mrs Sebben, Douglass Ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-24

NJ ICELY furnished rooms for lighthouse
IN Keeping, in desirable locality. Mrs.
Herzog's, Douglass ave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
IAr NE sEIzURH wAs MADE."

the bottom but can CIV eyun idea !mn always make good mmg in the allow Victoria Nicholas and william NE
how ep nws Unite States govern nrq quarters dm globe i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04

ut is a question with me" writes LII
ian Bell, in October Ladies Home Jour
nal, whether a woman ever knows all
the joys Of love-maling who mas one Of
those dumb, silent husbands who doubt
less adorcs her but - able TO express II
only in deeds. II requires an act OF the
will TO remember that his getting down
town at I o'clOci. every morning Is all
done for you, when he hasn't been able
70 tell you IN words that he loves you. II
ii hard to get a letter telling about the
weather and how busy lie is, when the
same amount or space saying that he got
10 thinking about you yesterday, when
like you, only che didn't carry -erself
Sood-by-would have fairly made your
heart turn over with Joy. and made you
Kiss the hurried lines and thrust the let
ter ia your belt, where you could crackle
10 now and then just TO make sure II
was there. Nearly all nice men make
good lovers In deeds. \ great many iail
at some important crisis in the handling
OF words.
But the last test OF all. and, 10 my
mind, the greatest, is in the use Of words
as a palm. Few people. be they men or
women, be they only friends. lovers or
married, can hSp occasionally hurting
each others feelings. Accidents are cen
tinually happening even when people are
gOod-temperel. And FOR quick or evil
tempered ones there is but one remedy
the handsome, honest apology. The most
perfect lover Is the one who best IN
d%erstands how and when TO apologize"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
Girls Evening Dresses.

The materials in vogue for young girls
gowns for evening parties are simple
but dainty" writes Isabel 4. Mallon in
October Ladies Home Journal Light
weight silks. chiffon over silk. organdy or
dotted muslin developed in the same way
with decorations OF youthful-l0Oklng laces
and many ribbons make particularly pref
~ gowns for evening wear. 1hs young
girls bodice IS made either quite high
and finished pit a soft frill about her
neck or else II Is cut out In what Is known
as the Dutch square Long sleeves or
elbow pufs are proper with tho Dutch
square and many picturesque effects
are obtained by this combination. No
matter how rounded an arm may be, nor
how pretty the hand, evening gloves
should be worn with the party dress.
The fan is not an absolute necessity 10
the evening toilette. but II IS always a
pretty and a graceful addition
"China silk. lightweight corded silks,
chiffon. organfy and muslin are the ma
any one Of these is made up for even
ing wear the lining should be OF q light
weight. but not q corded. SILK. or an in
expensive satin. Pale blue. turqu0ise-blue,
rose. and salmon pink. pale silyer-gray,
and. best OF all. white are the cclors In
C for the young girl. No matter how
charming the hellOtrOpe shade may seem
II should not be CHOSEN for a young girl.
and no matter how glowing and attrac-
tive a bright red fabric e.. IL Is inartistic
as a party dress, and should on no ac-
count be chosen. In this connection Il
may be said that the prettiest OF all
party dresses for a young girl Is the
one made OF white material"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
and from here are taken The bombs, the
nitro-glyccrine and the dynamite.

and from here are taken The BOMBS inc
nitro-glyccrinc and the dynamite.
'.The method OF bomb making al per-
fected here by Yankee ingenuity Is 10
take a glass horseshoe aid MI the op-
posite ends with igniting liquids, taxing
care that they do not run together.
Tho horseshoe is set upright In the
middle OF a bomb filed with dynamite.
nails, iron and cartridges. All over The
outside OF the bomb are percussion caps
which make 1t positive that the bomb
must explode no matter where II happens
10 hit. Thus IN explosion is made Ger
tain. When tho liquids come together In
the horseshoe they explode and set fire
TO the nitro-glycerinc. while at the same
time the percussion caps make an isniting
spark inside. A bomb IS certain to 20 OF
n thrown. II was while putting the iin-
fishing touches upon such a bomb that the
dynamiters in the suburbs Of Boulogne
were captured.
Are the plans foiled and IS the reign
OF terror q thing impOssible?' queried the
detective I'm answer to a question. Il
wish TO God ! could say yes. But / an
only say that we hope so. We arc finding
new bomb headquarters every day and
CAPTURING their outfits. The dangerous
part OF It is that they are connecting
themselves with the Irish agitation. But
when they find that Irish patriots are not
in favor OF dynamite and that Uncle Sam
has no longing TO be King OF the World
they will store away their dynamite and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
THEGREATEST MURDER PLOT
Victoria, Nicholas, and William We're
10 Be ASSasSlnated at Same Minute.
UNCLE SAN TO Be KING OPTHE WORLD
The United States to lie Turned Into a
"CoceIia" or Heaven for Nihilists.
The Centres at Bouiogno, Paris,
and London.
tcopyrlsht. 1896. for Tho Timcs)

"The greatest murder plot ever con-
c.ived since the Reign of Terror has just
been frustrated" said one OF tho dctec-
lives OF the United States Secret Service
Bureau. "1n completeness and breadth It
surpassed anything thar could be imagin-
cd. IL stretched from ocean 10 ocean.
until the Nihilists OF the entire world
were working upon 10. n It reached
north and south from Turkey to Siberia
Il do not ever now feel at liberty to
spoak fully Of IL. for the reason that we
era not certain that II has been probcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
Attention

The Southern railway respectfully IN
vites the attention Of the travelling pub
lie 10 the two elegant lines or sieepers
which they will commence 20 operate on
their Trains Nos. 80 and 56-One between
New York and birmingham. and the other
between Washington, New Orleans. and
Galveston.
These sleepers are OF Pullman's most
improved design. and are equipped with
everything TO make travel a pleasure.
In connection with these lines, a par
lor-car il being run between Richmond
and Danville. thus establishing a through
Pullman line to Texas.
For all information relative to tickets.
schedules, etc. apply TO j. c.. Horton,
T. p. A. go east Main street. Richmond.
Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
vANDERRILT,s HOODOO.

Not all such tales have so tragic an end
ing. Upon the very border of Biltmore.
George NanderbL.Ls North Carolina es-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04

one so far az ono IL concerned. but ono
cannot put too fine a point upon honor
when the lives of thousands are concern
cd.
The most lamentable thing about the
dynamite outragos,'' said the detective,
who Is an Irishman himself. is the harm
81 does the cause OF Ireland. IA Fcnian
party and the Irish societies are blamed
Tor Il when. as one OF the leaders told me-
no would willingly have given his NE h't
20 have had IL happen. II was a oicNeI
stroke Of the Nihilists TO select an no.r
when the Irish 'dS-namiters' would De
liberated from Portland and the irish asl-
tation present in every min II Is n
doubtful thing. they declare II any OF ths
real dynamitcrs arrested ever oeio"seu
TO an Irish society.
.The plot Of the murderers was a re-
-orLohio ching from an American stand
nolnt" said tho detective, because 1t all
hinged upon the United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-04
UNCLE SAM AS KING.

.r, other countries America is known
~. tbe Land Of the Free. This means TO
tIe Armenian that it is the land where no
Snltan can cut OF heads and where a man
Gets living wages for a days work. instead
~ the Turkish salary-two or three turnips
and a tx. In Russia, America means a
country where a man can think and study
can walk and work as he pleases. And in
France It means riches. for tho French
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-03
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have just been erected at Indlo station.
that will be rented 10 applicants at rea-
sonable rates. They are furnished with
modern conyenienoes. supplied with purt
arteslan water and so situated AZ 10 give
occupants all the advantages 10 be 4e-
rived from a more or less protracted
rcsidencs IA this delightful climate.
From the San Francisco Argonaut)
I'm the heart OF the great desert OF the
colorado--which the Southern Pacific
t-averses-therS ls an oasis called Indio,
which. In our opinion. Is the sanitarium
OF the earth. We believe. from personal
Investigation. that for certain individuals,
there II no spot on this planet 20 favor
able"
@. T. Stewart. n D.. writes: The
purity OF the air. and the eternal sun
shine. MI one with wonder and delight.
Nature has accomplished 30
much that there remains but little for
man to do. As to It's possibilities as q
health reaort-here Is the most perfect
sunshine, with a temperature always
pleasant. a perfectly dry soil. for rain Is
an unknown factor; pure oxygen. dense
atmosphere and pure water. What more
can be desired7 II Is the place. above
all others. for lung troubles. and a para
disc for rheumatics. Considering the
number OF sufferers who have been
cured, have no hesifancy in recon-
mending this genial oasis as the haven
OF the AFFLICTED"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-03
LORD AUGUSTUS EXPLAINS.

chicago Dispatch,
IT II not often I pry into other peo-
pies Affairs, my dear SON." remarked
Lady Elizabeth dc WRrwickc. hut ever
tincc you returned from Aamoriea have
noticed decided tnedrncy to slang. both
IN you writings and your conVeruation -
Lord Augustus do wariwickc wrlnklrd
w hlS hris,oorauc brow into nm express
sion of rurpriae. and inquired. haughuly
Kindly explain yourself ! am Rt n
loss 10 catch on, and do not tumble TO
what you nrr driving at"
The unnltercd blood OF tho plnnta-
gcnota curilrd IN the blue veins OF the
Lady Elizabeth aH the coarse accents OF
the United statos fell upon the delicate
tympnnum OF her sheli-llko ear.
''pld I no, send YOU to HamericR TO
capture an heircsaf"
You ala"
ny an inadvcrtcnt pcruaal OF your pri-
Vato diary | see that you proposed TO
and wcrr refused by no less than four
teen ladies' Three OF these wcro tho
daughters OF oil magnateH. four those OF
railroad kings and the remainder monde.
scripts whose prosecutors had retired
from tho dry goods and general notion
business"
That Is al true, on the dead"
The Lady Elizabeth did some moro
shudduring
And why on earth ala you write the
word rats after each one OF these re-
fuania?"
That" explained the naughty noble
man. "ls not chimmlofnddcn: II r. merely
the United States for saying. Rough. all
the same"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-03

DR. Kane FIRST suggested II the geography
~ the North Pole would be IN our at.
inAea today Jaokson-wbOse expenses
are being paid by Mr.. A. G, Harmaworih,
fellow conntryman. n pushing his work
with energy, ana, ! believe. IL shaping
the key TINT viii unlock The door that
hides The mystery
Though little has been said about Il
We have here In America man, ana
an able one, who II preparing 20 start
for the pole on tho Jackson plan, but
by q different route, Ile IA Mr.. Robert
STEIN who for eieyon years was a mem-
ber Of the United States geological sur
yoy lle n now notlyely organizing his
expedition ana II only delayed for want
Of funds, Tho routo Of Stein Will be by
way OF Ellesmere Land. which may be
an island or part OF great continent.
llo viii establish supply stations az short
Intervals, according 10 Jaokaona idea,
and Will eventually reach Franz JOSEF
Land. Between this expedition ANA
JnokHon's believe the North Pole will
be found, II Manson n not too far ahead
OF them, and u Andreo'a short cut don't
head thom on"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-03
no REACH TUE NORTH POLE,
why Captain james Wheeler Thinks the
Problem OF the Century WIN Soon
BO Solved

Exchange.
Before tho first day OF the twentieth
century some man win look pcrpendicu-
lNrly from the earth and see the North
Star"
The speaker was Captain james Wheel
or, now on his way from the Pacific
coast to Maine. He was born In Port
land, shipped on whaler while u boy.
sailed the far North Atlantic for many
years, and has for the last quarter OF u
century been engaged In seal fishing In
Berlng sea.
~ mean that the long-sought-for North
Pole will be discovered before the close
OF the century, though | think II will be
a victory for science and nothing else. -
continued the captain, II have had
plenty OF experience In the northern seas,
| and have been studying the North Pole
problem for half century. My conclu-
sion II that viii live to see that prob
lem solved. and that the solution Will
come In less than flve years.
There has never been such deter
| mined, deliberate and persistent effort to
reach the pole as now. and the present
methods will, in my Judgment, bring sue
cess Look at the situation: DR., Frid-
| tjof Nansen the Morse explorer started
In the Fran. leaving Varanger Fjard
three years ago, to follow the current
that flows from North Siberia across the
pole and southwark along the coast OF
| Greenland.
Frederick G. Jackson, the English ex-
plorcr, started for the pole In August,
1894, by way OF Franz Joseph Land and
archipelago, which extends northward no
ono knows how far--and perhaps to the
pole His plan Is the most deliberate
and, believe. the best ever put into
execution. II Is to plant a chain OF sup
ply depots every hundred miles, and so
20 surely, though slowly, from one sta
tlon to another always having base OF
supply In the rear TO fall back on. II
| this plan had been entered upon when