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Evening journal., 1898-11-03
JUST BEFORE DEATH
The First Impressions of Life Are the
Last to Fade from
Memory.

In the account of Mr.. Gladstones
death given in the London Telegraph
1t was stated that during the last two
days, whenever he was delirious, his
broken sentences. even his muttered
prayers, were spoken In French. II
Is probable that during his earliest
childhood his nurse was French, and
that she had taught him to pray ip
her language.
1t is fact established by physicians
that the mind, after q lingering Ill
ness, just before death, frequently
goes back to its earliest experiences.
The first Impressions Of life are the
last TO fade from the memory. Aged
women who have long been grand
mothers, when propped up on their
death-beds to sign a will, have been
known to write the maiden name, un-
used for half century.
The vicious old roisterer, Falstaff, in
his dying hour "babbled O. green
helds;" and Napoleon went forth to
meet the grim conqueror of all kings,
not a'poor prisoner surrounded by his
iailers, but at the head Of his armies
again young, dominant, victorious.
DR.. Valmy, surgeon In the confed-
crate army during the civil war, once
stated that IL was not uncommon for
men who died on the field from gum
shot wounds TO forget the battle
raging near them and in their
thoughts to go back home. No mat
ter how furious the passion OF the
fight had been, the touch Of death
swept it away, and they muttered Of
mother" or some prayer which they
had long ago learned from her. None
Of us can pierce the awful mystery
Of death; yet II sometimes seems as
II the soul, going out again into the
darkness, passed into the unknown
from which It came, and found at its
exit the dear, familiar faces and
thoughts which welcomed II here
waiting to bid It Godspeed upon its
| journey.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
E ARTHQUAKE PROTECTION.
How the japanese Construct Their
Pngodas So They VIII
Not Fall.

When the traveller in japan looks at
some OF the tall pagodas TO be seen
there he naturally wonders why they
are not shaken to pieces by the earth
quakes which are so common in mika-
do land. The only structures in Japan
which seem TO be earthquake-proof
are the pagodas, which are erected
before the temples. There are many
which are ZOO or 500 years old, and as
solid as when built There is a reason
for this, and it lies in their construc-
tion. A pagoda is practically a frame
work of heavy timbers which start
from a wide base and is in itself a
substantial structure, but is rendered
still more stable by peculiar device.
Inside the framework and suspend
ed from the apex is a long, heavy tim
Der two feet thick or more. This hangs
from one end, and to the other endare
bolted at each of the four sides four
more heavy timbers, and if the pa
CODA be very lofty still more timbers
are added. The whole forms an enor-
nous pendulum, which reaches within
six inches of the ground. When the
shock of an earthquake rocks the pa
CODA the pendulum swings in unison
and keeps the center Of gravity al
ways at the base Of the framework
Consequently the equilibrium of the
pagoda is never disturbed, and this
is the explanation of the great age
Of many Of them, when from their
height one would suppose them to be
peculiarly susceptible to the effects
Of an earthoualke.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
Uses OF Charcoal.

Foul water is purified by it.
Tainted meat can be sweetened by
its use.
No better known disinfectant can
be used.
Charcoal is so porous that it absorbs
and condenses gases rapidly.
Strewn over the skins of birds and
animals it viii prevent all unpleasant
odors.
A teaspoonful added to a half a
glass of water is a remedy for acidity
of the stomach and often relieves sick
headache.
1t absorbs the gases and relieves the
distended stomach pressing against
the nerves which extend from the
stomach to the head.
Charcoal laid on a burn causes the
pain to abate Immediately, and by
renewing the application will heal and
cure-if it is not deep-in few days.
Philadelphia Record.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
The Jana Gnte az JerusnIem.

The archaeological world is thrown
into a state of great perturbation over
the approaching visit Of the emperor
OF Germany TO Jerusalem. 1t would
seem that the sultan in his zeal to
make things agreeable for his august
guest threatens TO pull down the
Jaffa gate and a part of the ancient
walls, so that the kaiser may make
his entry into the Holy City on horse
back. The Jaffa gate, although very
ancient and picturesque, is exceeding
ly narrow, and quite inadequate-at
least to the mind Of the sultan for the
occasion in question.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
ro nememher Fnren.

To remembers face, as a person ia
called, the rule is not difficult to fol-
low. Pick out some feature or pecul-
iarity by which you can distinguish
that face or person from all other
faces or persons and associate the
name with that feature or pecuAsrs
ity. No two countenances or figures
are alike, and 1t is by noting how they
differ enc from another that you wili
remember them.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
Making oyster Shells Green.

Occasionally fresh oysters show up
green in the shells. Many persons
think the color is caused by contami-
nation from copper or some other
metal or substance, and that the oys-
ters are,not wholesome. The nation
al fish commission has recently made
an examination Of green oysters, and
announces that the color is caused by
vegetable matter which serves as food
for the oysters, and that it does not
In any manner detract from the
healthfulness or flavor of the bivalve.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
WHOLLY IrnnminhI.-

"Excuse mel" exclaimed the timor-
GUS man, "but may disturb you for a
few minutes on a matter Of consider
able Importance to myself and possi-
bly, OF some concern to your
NO, sirl" replied the disagreeable
citizen; mot unless you promise not
TO waste as much time talking business
as you do apologizing."-Washingt
Star
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
air OF verIsImiIItude.

Hicks-Bowers has been telling me
some of his war experiences.
Wicks-And I suppose you believe all
his yarns2
"Oh, yesi they are so uninteresting
I'm sure they must be true."-Boston
Transcript.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
ChInese ImperiaI Ceremony.

On the accession of new emperor
of China he goes in solemn rite to the
Temple of Heaven, in Peking, and for
mally announces to his imperial pred
ecessors the new titles and dignities
which he has assumed. These ances-
tors are then dutifully invited to the
banquet of commemoration, where
seats are duly reserved for them.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
Give ns welI ns necelre.

Give out as well as take in. or ex-
pend as well as receive. God never in
tended us to selfshly enjoy the good
things of His providence, and of His
grace, but to be distributors of His
material and gracious bounties. There
is a peculiar pleasure in giving, which
more than compensates for the re-
linquishment of what we lay out for
others beneft.-Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
MicIsex,n victory.

Greenhorn-Do you know, Mick. /
could make lot of money out of you?
Mickey-How could you?
by taking you round the streets
on the end of string as a monkey"
''Indeedl I'm afraid you'd have to
engage another man."
"Ohi What for?"
"why. to tell the people which end
of the string the monkey is on
Spare Moments.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

The Spaniards are just now profuse
in their advice to the United States to
keep out of the colonial business. II
may be good advice, bait 1t has the ap-
pearance of being dictated by self-in-
terest-Binghamton Republican,
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

England, France, Corbett and Fitz-
simmons are all talking war; but, il
England and France are no nearer
fighting than are Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons peace will hover over them for
many, many years.-Louisville Post.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
A Sad Case.

Bilser-What's all the excitement
about?
Wheeler--A few minutes ago a horse
slipped into a manhole.
"Hurt much?"
"Yes; broke his front forksl"-Up
TO Date.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03
Treatment OF Mexican Prisoners.

The term Of prisoner in Mexico
is divided into three periods, The
first is occupied with penal labor, the
second is spent in the training school.
with small pay, and the third is pre-
paratory to freedom, with paid work
and many privileges.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

A farmer was tried at Sherman for
baling hay on Sunday. He proved
that the hay was about TO be destroyed
by rain and was acquitted.-Dallas
News.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret
Brown, 35 years old, wife OF Robert
Brown, Of No. S27 Orange street, took
place at Riverview Cemetery this after,
noon.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

With the aid of anaesthetics Profes-
sor Eliot Norton was able 10 restrain
his outbursts Of anguish while Puerto
Rico was being tied on to the country.
Kansas City Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

birthdays Celebrated I'm Esypt.
The custom of keeping birthdays Is
many thousand years old. Pharaoh's
birthday festivities are mentioned In
the pentateueh.
Evening journal., 1898-11-03

Chairs for Soldiers on Picket.
The Haytien government is very con-
tiderate Of the comfort Of soldiers.
Every picket is supplied with a chair.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

pire to his already vast domains in
Asia.
The recent news of the deposition Of
Emperor Kwang Hsu by the empress
dowager added very much to the COM
plication- The emperor was in favor
Of reforms. many Of which he inausu-
rated, though he was limited in this re-
spect, owing to the restrictions thrown
around the movements of all Celestial
rulers. Very few people, especially for
eigners, are able to gain an audience
with the emperor. The only authentic
picture Of him ever obtained is here
shown. 1t was sketched by an official
who was present at one of the very few
imperial receptions which have been
he'd.
Kwang Hsu has been reported muir
dered in at least half a dozen different
ways. No one outside the royal palace
at Pekin knows the truth.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
IT WAS A BLUFF THAT FAILED.
So He Did Not Quit the Poker Game a
Big Winner as Expected.

1t was an inspection trip over rail-
road beyond the Mississippi, and large
number of high-salaried men were aboard
Among them was one whose name we will
call Jim, who did not get the salary he
expected later on, and who, in the mean
time, had a family to support. When a
game of poker was announced he did not
want to play, but the others insisted and
he went in for blood.
For a time he lived several years in an
hour, but after a while the sun began to
shine through the clouds and things came
his way. The play was pretty stiff and
was getting SITTER, and Jim trembled in
fear that the tide might turn again and
leave him helplessly bankrupt. There
was only one thing to do and that was to
quit. But how? He could not stand the
usual charge of cold feet" Something
better than that was wanted. The plan
dawned upon him. and excusing himself
moment, he got a telegraph blank and
hurriedly wrote:
"Conl.uential. Jones' Blank junction.
Wire me on special at Dashtown that ii
is absolutely necessary for me to stop
off at your station.-Jim r..
Then he went back to the game and
nursed his pile with consummate pru-
/ dence. Finally the train reached Dash
| town and Jim was nervous in spite of
| himself; but finally he saw the boy
| bringing in the message, and when he
| came to his side Jim was so immersed
| in the game that he pretended not to
see him. At last, with magnificent dis
dain he said: 20, don't bother me. Read
| it to me-"
| And the boy broke the seal and read:
| Your wire to Jones. Blank station,
asking him to write you that absolutely
| necessary for you to stop at Blank juno
ton, received, but Jones not in office
| What shall we do?"
| And Jim has never played poker since
| and he is on another road.--Judge.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

leading has been return
middle of the Pacific The rebellion for which he punished
decided that Maetoa should be king without
cnnion
the Samoan difficulty which had already brought
Maaaa
had been decided him
would slight addition the
he of
policy
European nations LLEWEI1A PIERCE CHURCHILL
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
HE WAS HoMESICK-"NITl"


While interviewing the Sing Sing con-
victs on the subject of inconsistencies
among prisoners, one day recently.
found men who were living examples Of
the woes Of nostalgia. At the same time
there were some who drove all the poetry
out of the situation.
1 approached one of the latter. and
had great difficulty in making him IN
derstand what I was driving at. When
I asked him If ne was ever homesick he
simply replied Nav
What were you sent up for?"
asked. by way Of encouragement.
"Bigamy,' was the sententious reply.
"And the other timer
"Bigamy agin.''
How was THAR"
well. you see 1t was dis way: / was
conned into marrying two women, unbe-
knownst De fusts had me arrested, an
/ served me fust term. When / comes
out de odder one has me jagged, an
here I am Am I homesick? Well. /
guess nit.''
That was one OF the exceptional cases.
New York Herald.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

AShip Of
MQny Memories.

- g5Cop 1889
fifty years wooden line OF bateships with
United
The affair
built at OF the navy
question the Vermont
usedas a receiving
which is
laid 1915 Work the vessel
times account lack OF funds 1t
completed
American The old
quite sound now
foated from the staff and the
commission The Vermont the largest OF all the
is Also making hr
carried "a cannon on the
deck, making 100 guns
I'm all.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

being launched with
with Commander August BALDWIN IN
Atlantic
capacity
while these trips h Tue
which near putting an enc 10
her rudder ana was
months She carried large NUMBER
quantity ammunition When she did put IN an
None OF te
Atlantic had spoken her ana
search 1or the
all hope was apanooeo
rudder had
dapdated CONDITION
in
Early in 1850 the Vermont Royal
hospital on
Admras Farragut ana
masthead while not an uncommon sight 10
old vessel remained Port
all the south she did
sent noh 10
the the yard She also re-
some the more
the during the
the about ten years ago. ana
in Two decks were built the
The outside OF the
She makes strk
modern which are gong
of by During he
been sent 10
Vermont many
Vermont mas come PACK 10
having reached age
and fed board her since she
went into commission.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

The Mahdi, whose remains are en-
tombed in the structure, was the leader
Of the fanatical dervishes who caused
England so much trouble in former
campaigns. He it was who took Gen.
Gordon prisoner and kept him at Khar-
tum until his death.
When the Mahdi died, his successor
was the khalifa, which word means
lieutenant. He razed Khartum to the
ground and with the stones of that city
erected the buildings Of Omdurman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

In the
there
finally
with hand while the khals
esewhere seen finer Of picturesque herom
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
TOMB OF THE MADI.

The last obstacle encountered by the
British troops in the recent Egyptian
campaign was the dervish stronghold
of Omdurman.
When the land forces and gunboats
started to shell the city, the most con-
spicuous building was the tomb of the
Mahdi, which consequently served as
target for many a shot. How we'll the
British gunners served their guns may
be seen from the accompanying illustra-
ton of the mausoleum.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

commanded
them become
with the highest possible
shayebe
Nicholson
M whose flag flies
1890 housed
quartered spacious
of
the men
men onh FREDERICK A. VERDI
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
A PINEAPPLE HEADED DEER.

A deer with very peculiar pineap-
pie like growth on its skull was noticed
recently in forest In the southern part
OF Germany. Several attempts were
made to capture the creature alive, but
it was SO shy that it was in vain. One
day, however, it was kiiled by a forest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
ACTING HIS PART.

Chicago Trlbune.
soldier. have you. Tommy? / hope you
didn't really quarrel with each other'''
Quarrel nothing, Dick only played
soldier about three minutes and theE he
said he was goin' TO be a Cuban ipsur-
gent, an he stopped and went - eatin'.''
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
CHINA'S EMPEROR.

Chinese affairs are occupying a very
large space of interest in the world at
present England's efforts to preserve
an open door," so that the trade of
the empire may be free to the world,
are met with antagonism at every step
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
WOULDN'T TAKE CHANCES.

CHICAGO News.
SInith-One can't always Judge a mans
patriotism by his conversation
Jonas-No. l suppose not
Smith-Take Brown for instance:
would you call him a coward?
Jones-Well. er-I might if | was sure
he wouldn't fight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

ance, and he has for long time been
one of the best subjects in England for
the cartoonist and caricaturist. The
accompanying, illustration is the work
of Max Beerbohm, which fact gives it
added value, inasmuch as Mr.. Beer
bohm is the brother of Beerbohm Tree,
the distinguished actor, who if rumor is
to be believed, is net wildly enamored
Of the ManX story teller.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30

dark hair. About six inches from the
top the bunch divided into two parts,
somewhat resembling pair of horns,
such as its species are usually orna-
mented with.
The head was sent to a celebrated
German taxidermist to be mounted. and
is now on exhibition in one OF the
large museums. While preparing it,
the professor examined the strange
growth Nand found that it was formed OF
the same substance as are horns. He
says that the probable cause OF tpe
monstrosity is that the animal suffered
severe blow on the head when very
young, which, while not severe enough
to kill, was of sufficient force to injure
the tender horns, then just starting to
grow, and caused them to assume their
peculiar shape.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-30
A CARlCATURE
OF HALL GAME.

Hall Game, the distinguished novel;
list of the Isle OF Man, is now in this
country, where his play, "Tle Chris
tian," with Viola Allen in the title role.
has scored an enormous success Mr..
Caine writes excellent novels, but he is
not by any means an Adonis in appear
The Florence tribune., 1898-05-14
Dining station.

The only North and South Line in Arizona trayersing and reaching the most interest ing sections, including the great Salt River valley.
 Through tickets to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico.
 Trains connect at Jerome Junction with Prescott with stage lines for all principal mining camps; at Congress Junction with Congress Gold Co. R.R. for Congress and stage lines for Harqua Hala Station and Yarnell.
 At Hot Springs Junction with the c. c. H i. s. T. Co., stage line for Castle Creek Hot Springs, the new all the year health resort. At Phoenix with the Nj. P. & R. v.R'y, for points on the $. P. system.
 F. M. MURPHY. R. E. WELLS, Prest Genl Mgr, Asst Gen. Mgr,
 PrescottAriz., Prescott, Ariz.
 GEO. N. SARGENT, Gen. Ft. & Pass. Agt., Prescott, Arizona.
The Florence tribune., 1898-05-14

Pacific railway in the vicinity of Casasirande asd Arizola is at present, and With good reason considered one of the most desirabie portions of this magnificent Southern Ars- zona. Great changes have been made Ill the appearance of this part of the valley during the last four years. It was about that long ago that the Florence canal was completed and the work of actual improvement begun. It is useless to deny that under our present water system there fs nothing like s0fn-. cient water to irrigate this vast body ef land
 THE CASA GRANDE VALLEY CANAL
 is forty-three miles in length and covers 50 GOO acres of land, about 7,00O Of which are upder cultivation. It is so constructed that if can be easily enlarged and it's capacity in- creased. A reservoir covering h60O acres, having storage capacity of eighs billion gas- Ions in the southeast corner Of township D, range 8, gives ample supply of water the year round to all farmers located below It, but those above suffer by a shortage or water | s,nrinsr n few weeks in summer.
 IL is proposed to remedy this by the con strnction of a huge reservoir at the Buttes, 1 fifteen miles northeast of Florence. Com, ,atent ,e engineers have examined and reported npon the scheme and pronounce it feasible.
The Florence tribune., 1898-05-14
Probate Notice.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE TER
 ritory of Arizona in and for the County of Pinal; in the matter of the estate of Robert A. Williams, deceased.
 Notice for publication of time appointed for proving will, etc.
 Pursuant to an order of said Probate Court, made on the 14th day of April. 1898, notice is hereby given that Monday, the 2nd day of May. 1ssS at o'clock ?. m. of said day. at the court room of said Court at the Court House in the said County of Pinal. has been appointed as the time and place for proving the will of said Robert A. Williams, deceased and for hearing the application of Minerva Williams for the issuance to her of letters testamentary, when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same.
 Dated April II. 1898.
 ap16-St L. C. HERR, Clerk.
The Florence tribune., 1898-05-14
Notice for Publication.
 fHomestead No. 17eO.)
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
 TuCHON. Arizona. April Is, 1898.

UNIIEU SIAIES I4hIVU UT T IOTa !
 TUCSON, Arizona, April 16, 1S98.l NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE IN VfoIlowing-nameds settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Florence, Pinal county, Arizona, on May 2s, 1898, viz: Daniel Bingham, of Florence, Pinal county, Arizona, for the SEA- section 26, township S.. range E., c. and s. R. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva- tion of said land, viz: William H. Graham, Alexander Hoover, William Schmidt and Will liam ]. Le Baron, all of Florence, Pinal county, Arizona.
 al6-st EUGENE J. TRIPPEL. Register.
The Florence tribune., 1898-05-14
Desert Land, Final Proof.
 Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
 TucsoN. Arizona, April 16, 1S9t

TUCBON, ArlzOna, ApfII 10, I556' NoTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN Jessie Smith, of ArizoIa, Pinal County, Arizona, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert-Iand claim No. 24s2. for the NEll section 2s, township south. range east, before the Register and Receiver U. s. Land Office at Tucson, Arizona, on the 2srd day of May, 1898.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land: Charles L. Scribner, of Arizola, Pinai Co.,, Arizona; David W. Cummins, of Arizola, Pinal Co.,, Arizona; Charles F. Bennett, of Casa Grande, Pinal Co.,, Arizona Frederick Hohler, of Casa Grande Pinal Co. Arizona.
 al6-et EUGENE J. TRIPPEL. Register.