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The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
HAUNTED BY MEMORY.
One Man Who Will Never Forget the sa-
 moan Disaster.

One Man Who Will Never Forget the Sa- l moan Disaster.
 "I suppose that all of us who felt the living, frenzied force of that awful on shore hurricane will dream about it occasionally as long as we live," said an ex-bluejacket of the United States navy now living in Washington, who was among the Vandalia ships con- pany at the time of the great naval dis aster in Apia harbor, Samoa, in revert ing to that experience. "For three or four years after got out of that mess all safe and sound the memory of it used to get tangled up in my head when was asleep, and would wake in tremble and be unable to sleep for the remainder of the night. But time has softened the craggier edges of the re- membrance of that horrifying black wind, and once in a spell nowadays 1 forget all about it for two or three days at time.
 "There was one man in my mess on the Vandalia who was never quite right after we went on the reef. was ship
  and his occasional wildness was plain to all hands, and menwho've been ship mates with him since-for he's still Tn the outfit-tell me that he's just as bad ly haunted by the memory of the disas- ter as he was when last I saw him. This man was a shipwright, and his name was Hurley. Before we had that bad blow Hurley was as cheerful and as chipper a man around decks as I ever swapped yarns with, but when he got we'll of his broken arms down in Apia be was changed man. never saw him crack a grin after the blow, and from stout, husky fellow he became thin and haggard looking. He recovered all right physically from the thing, you see, but it sort of twisted his head and preyed upon him. He swung his ham, mock alongside of me on the Alert for two years after we were sent up to duty on the west coast again, and it was common thing for Hurley to hop out of his hammock in a frenzy in the middle of the night in port or at sea, yelling like a mailman: All hands abandon ship! She's going to strikeI' He created lot of excitement up forward by doing this, but after awhile the men got used to it and only turned over when they heard Hurley bowling.
 ''It was the regular thing for the cor poral of the marine guard at the gang way to prod the poor chap awake when he had these crazy somnambulistic spells and put him back in his hammock, for he'd come out of them as weak as a kitten and trembling all over There were a number of us on the Alert who were washed up in the Samoan disaster, and naturally once in awhile we'd get to talking about it. But it didn't take us long to find out that we couldn't talk about it while Hurley was around. The mention of the thing in his hearing would bring an insane gleam into his eyes, and he would suddenly begin to talk incoherently and at the top of his voice about reefs and dragging anchors and all that, so that we learned to knock off Samoan hurricane talk when he was around. don't wonder much either. It was an evil enough blow to nigh turn any mans headgear topsy turvy. Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

There is now no room for doubt that the great international language of the future will be English. That this mag nlticent destiny awaited 1t has been suspected by many; but, as long as the prophets were themselves of that na- ton, the statement attracted little at tention. Within the last few years, however, foreign critics have come to the same conclusion. "A hundred years ago." says Michael Bernays, Schiller wrote, Our language shall the world commando but has the cen tury which Is now drawing to a close verified this proud prediction? Is it not rather the language of Shakespeare that Is ever conquering fresh groundY" Prof. Schroeder is more emphatic still. His article has been already much quoted, but, as no one has laid down the case so judicially and systematical- ly, 1t will be we'll to give some extracts. In advocating the compulsory teaching of English throughout Germany, he points out that the need of a universal language Is very great. Artificial tongues, such as Volapuk, are never likely to meet with general acceptance for one reason, because they have no literature. "NOr are they necessary, for a world language already exists; that Is to say, language which, by its extension over the whole globe, aud by the ease with which 1t can be learned, has obtained such foothold that nOth- ing can prevent its becoming in the near future the great means of interna- tiOnal communication. This lanSuagl. is English" As evidence of its growth, he points out that in the beginning of this century English-speaking people numbered 21.OOO.OOO, while they NOW exceed 125, 100000.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Gem Tester.

The radiograph-that is, the Roent- gen ray "photograph"-is an excellent test for gems. Diamonds, pearls, rubies, turquoises, emeralds, opals, garnets, sap- phires and so on all give black radio graph, whereas paste limitations give only faint radiograph, hardly visible. A minutes exposure is sufficient to tell true from false stone.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

It is important to remember that the submarine boats built thus far are available only for harbor defense. But they will be welcome for that purpose Experiments with them in the war of the revolution and the civil war were not successful, but that was before the era of electric storage batteries and gasoline engines. Much is expected from the Holland, recently completed near New York. She is the second of the type. The first, known as the Plunger, is under construction for the Government at Baltimore. They are too heavy to be shipped on the deck of cruisers from point to point, and it is proposed to build several of lighter pattern, to be utilized in this way. That the submarine torpedo boat will event ually be a success is the opinion of many naval constructors. Two will probably soon be added to the navy. and others contracted for.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Aluminium Cooking Utensils

Recent experiments show that alum mum Is a safe metal for cooking uten- sils. Some slight cOrrosion takes place but it soon ceases, as an insoluble coat Ing seems to form on the metal, which protects it. This Is analogous to pro tective deposits on iron boiler plates and on lead water-pipes, which are of ten produced by water containing salts It Is announced that nearly all the utensils carried by soldiers of the French army on the march will be made hereafter of aluminium.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

The report upon the mineral re- sources of the United States recently submitted shows that the value of pre- cious stones produced in this country last year was $130,675, as compared with S97,S50 in 1896. The principal items in this total are turquoise, $55,- 900; sapphire, S25,OOO; quartz crystal, S12,OOO; tourmaline, $9,025, and gold quartz. 5000. The turquoise deposits gre chiefly In Santa Fe and Grant
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Strange Chinese Law

If a Chinese dies while being tried for murder. the very fact of his dying is taken as evidence of his guilt. He has departed, but somebody must suf- fer, and his eldest son, If he has one, is sent to prison for year. If he has no son, then his father or brother gets a logging. It's all in the family, and justice must be administered.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Thoughtful for the Old Lsd,es

The Duke of Norfolk, having given an excursion party permission to visit his fine park at Arundel, his steward had a number of notices, Keep off the grass" printed and put up at different spots. On the day of the trip the Duke was seen busily engaged in removing all tie boards he could reach. The steward, at a loss to explain this strange conduct, asked his Grace the reason of it. Many of the old ladies' ? replied the Duke" will have corns, and, 1 am sure. would rather walk on the grass than on the footpaths." It is a pity the old ladies did not learn at the time how much they owed the Duke.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

England this year spends $115,0OO,- 900 on the navy, the largest sum spent on 1t In any one year in peace or In war. Germany has voted $S0.O0O,000 on new ships in the next seven years. Russia is about to spend $37, 100000. If the United States is to hold its place 1t must share this preparation.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
The Cache In Alaska.

The settlements along the Yukon are few and far between and consist, for the most part, of the same clements
 There are the company's store; the huts and tents of the natives; the crowd of bowling dogs; salmon hanging in red strips, furnished with copper tinges in
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

It is rumored In London that Rus sian spy, disguised as a footman, has been discovered among the servants of Lord Salisbury. There may be nothing In this conspiracy. but If there is that footman evidently isn't the head man In If
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

While France keeps nagging the Brit ish on the Niger, Russia bothers them in North China. MT. Bull has been known to lose his temper over part nership intended to keep him looking in two directions for bent pins.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Striking at the root of growing evil, the National League has wisely voted to suspend or expel professional base ball players who use indecent or vulgar language upon the ball-field. It Is not possible, perhaps, to eliminate the rowdy from athletics, but determined managers can do the next best thing muzZle him.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

"That reminds me of a story" said one of a group of men, looking around furtively, "as there are no ladies pres ent." No, but I am," promptly respond ed tall young fellow, as he turned on his heel; land you need not tell me any story that you would not tell your moth er." Each individual encourages or discOurages. This young hero did both.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Mime. Dreyfuss petitioned the French Government to be allowed the privilege of sharing the exile of her husband on the Isle du Diable. The Government declined, being too polite to tell her to 20 to the devil.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

None but a mean man will upbraid his wife for powderiDg her nose on sweaty day and then turn around and comb his back hair up over the bald spot on the top of his head.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

A Western man bequeathed his mon- ey to a circus. Many can't help think ing this disposal of wealth would hard ly give one the best kind of a show hereafter
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Our bicycles are so popular in Ger many that in line with prohibiting the neighing American horse, there's talk there about excluding the silent steed.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Maybe there won't be many serious battles on our coasts this year, but if it only depends on the summer girl there'n be many engagements.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

When Martha Shute of Denver takes the field with her cavalry troop of Col orado girls the dons will find that there is no fun in shooting the Shutes.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

An item Is afoat that twenty grass widows have started in body for the RIondike. Maybe they travel together because they couldn't well go single.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

When a man places himself in the hands of his friends before an election there Is sometimes competition about the hold on his leg.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

As part of the fruit of the nations ef- forts in the way of navy the Ken lucky and the Kearsarge represent big pair.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

It is said that a diet of garlic is good for the complexion. but there are other things in this world besides complex ions.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Everyone has somethi=. ancestral, if 1t is nothing more than a disease.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

If tie Holland submarine boat turns put to be a success. the under dog" in the fight will get the best of 1t.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Looking me straight in the eye and beginning at the very beginning, Franklin Jarvis told me his story:
 "T am manufacturer of dress goods," said he. My business carries me down into Barclay street and the lower quarters of the town, and on that account I rise early every morning. For many years my wife has not break lasted with me.
 "We were married fifteen years ago and our story Is an old one. We mar ried in poverty and were happy. We grew to wealth and were indifferent. When fortune began to smile upon us my wife became ambitious and lOnged to shine in the social set of which we had read only a little and in gilded paragraphs.
 "I opposed her and we quarreled, sometimes gently, but more often bit terly. Our words at times rose high, and wh n, as on a recent occasion, she showed great extravaganza in her at tempts to get into high circles, would leave the house and not return for a week at time. Thus 1t grew steadily on for the last five years, getting worse and worse.
 'I will tell you now," said he, hesi- tating and half apologetically, that for the last five years. since our trouble be gan, have been employing my spare time in a little amusement which I have very rigidly kept secret from my friends. I have been writing stories During these periods when my wife and were estranged and neither of us would humble ourselves enough to make the first approaches, have with drawn from home, and, taking up my quarters in a hotel, haveamused myself evenings writing fiction. This has been my pastime, as other men drive horses or seek the billiard table. My stories have been in print and doubtless you, MT. Martinot, have read many of them under an assumed name. My wife knew of my little pastime and ridiculed It. When I wrote at home 1 could only do 1t in the still hours of the night when she was asleep.
 Last Wednesday morning at the breakfast table my wife, who had been extravagant of late, brought up the sub ject of residence uptown. She want ed to be opposite Central Park and to ride with the swells of Fifth avenue. I opposed her and she retorted sharply.
 "'You will regret this,' I said as I rose from the table. You may regret 1t sooner than you think. By God l cried. as the memory of the things she
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Cur best friends are apt to 1eai bal in amateur theatricalS.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
\ NE night, just as it was growing dusk and the lengthening shad-
 0wS hrOuOht waird momOrioc t0

~ NE night, just as 1t was growing dusk and the lengthening shad
 ows brought weird memories tC
 me, l was disturbed by the rattling oi cab which stopped at the door with 6 loud Whoa" from the driver and pull that brought the horse on its launches man sprung out of the cab, and hastily running up the steps, pulled frantically at the door bell. Although It was nearly dark I had time to dis. tinguish the features of one of the lead. ing lawyers of the city.
 AS my servant showed him into the front parlor, by the window of which I was sitting, he came forward, and, grasping me by both hands, said: "Mr. Martinot, we need no introduction: we both. know each other professionally so well that personal acquaintance is unnecessary"
 motioned him to a chair. q will be seated" said he, but only long enough for you to get ready to go with me. want you to go to the Tombs. My client, in whose behalf I have called to see you, is there. He Is in the shadow of the gallows. The moose IS around his neck"
 It is no unusual thing for me to be called by professional man, and there fore l gave no thought to the case as we were rattling through the streets, but the impatience of the lawyer was such that he would not allow the cab- man to slacken, even upon the slippery pavements. We were nearly there be- fore he mentioned the case. He seemed unable to talk from nervousness. When the shadow of the Tombs fell upon the cab he turned to me and said:
 ''I can tell you only one thing about the case; my client is innocent. That Is absolute. In his confession to me he could explain nothing; he only knows that he is innocent"
 With this brief prelude followed my guide up the stairs leading to the Tombs and into the somber gallery that runs along murderers' row. In the last cell, surrounded by not more than ten square feet of space, sat my man. He Occupleu WOOueu CHdlT, duu WQeQ the turnkey unlocked the door he gave no sign excepting to bury his head deeper in his hands and groan.
 At glance I saw that he was a gen tleman. He was man in the prime of life, not over 40, well dressed, clean shaven and handsome. This I saw in spite of the dark gloom upon his coun- tenance, for never in my life had seen such abject despair shown in the face of human being.
 At the sound of the lawyers voice he lifted up his head, and at the mention of my name ray of hope seemed to come across his countenance. He rose. shook hands with us both, and beck oned us to seats on his rude cot.
 "Now," said the lawyer, leaning back and leaving us face to face together. tell MT. Martinot everything that hap pened that night and conceal nothing from him. Tell him just as you have told me-"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

China can save time and postage by replying to the demands of the differ ent powers with a circular letter.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY

Old Probs gave us finer March than Sousa ever dreamed of.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Immediately after eating a heavy meal, a dyspeptic honestly believes he will never do 1t again.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Count de Mum, of Paris, has recent ly passed into the unknown. It's a question now who "has de Num-"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

When the pianist makes the instru. ment fairly talk it is called a piano re. citaL
Arizona republican., 1898-05-30
JOHN SHERMAN's TEMPERANCE

George A. Sheridan, after one of his campaigning tours in Ohio, told a story Of his experience with John Sherman.
 "We had been making speeches at Xenia one wet cold night" said Sheri- dan, and on our way back to the ho- tel Senator Sherman said: Sheridan, I believe little whiskey is a necessity for us to prevent contracting colds Ut is almost needless to say that agreed with him and expressed my
 regret that I had none with me. Don't wory about that said the senator; I have an ample supply We will go to my room and get it. we went to Senator Shernan's $
 room and he produced from his valise
 four-ounce vial of whiskey and a teaspoon. Pouring out teaspoonful he gravely handed it over to me, tell 1 ing me to take it, as he had no doubt 1 I needed it. After I had indulgcd in
 the one spoonful Sherman took tea spoonful himself, recorked the bottle and returned it to his yallse. Say! there is one man who considers Wh1s- | key a medicine and not beverage. = i Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-30

force. Suddenly four Spanish ar mored cruisers appear They are not as strong as our united fleet, but they are swifter and their plans no one knows.
 Instantly all plans of an invasion have to be postponed until these cruis- CTS are dealt with. The troops on shore mark time Our ships at sea are gathered from hither to thither. All waits on the next sea fight. Its fate settles the war.
 Sea power counts and in the worlds wide work it is the first and last thing which does count. The United States must have navy second cnly to Great Britain's. Anything short of this is national peril and na- tional lack.
 Fourteen years ago naval board of experts recommended eighteen bat tleships. The report was laughed at. Does any one laugh now? With even twelve battleships we should have saved the cost of this war, and for the direct cost of this war sixty battle ships could be built Which is cheap CT? War or the preparation which insures peace?"
Arizona republican., 1898-05-30
HOT SPRINGS OF ARIZONA.

An all-year resort for health and
 pleasure. a perfect climate and nat
 ural hot springs of great medicinal and
 curative powers; an open air swim
 ming pool. Abundant private baths in
 porcelain lined tubs. Water is piped
 300 feet to hotel and bath house, and
 a natural heat of III degrees Fahren-
 heit is retained. A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms is now completed, in addition to which ample tent room with boarded floors and sides is furnished for those who prefer open air accommodations.
 Rates, $3 per day; special rates to large parties. A table and accommodations for miners is provided at special rate of S2 per day. No extras. Round trip tickets yia Hot Springs Junction, A miles from Phoenix on s. F. P. & P. R. R., including stage fare, are sold at ali stations on railroads. Ample arrange ments have been perfected at Hot Springs Junction for food and lodging, and a daily stage, except on Sunday,
 runs to. the springs. For further in- formation address.
 c. M. COLHOUN, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-30
NEEDED-A STRONG NAVY.

Ex-Secretary of the Navy Tracy while in Washington last week ex- pressed the opinion that this country should immediately build at least six armored cruisers, larger than the Brooklyn. Representative Pearce ot Missouri has introduced bill author izing the construction of three large armored cruisers.
 The conclusion is apparent that the lessons of the war, taught thus early, are beginning to have their beneficial effect We are sure to so strengthen our naval arm that we will in the next three or four years be able to cope with any antagonist, save England. The close commercial and other ties between England and America, how ever, will prevent any wars in the frl- ture between the two great branches of the Anglo-Saxon race.
 The bill of the representative from Missouri ought to be passed at once, number of armored cruisers ten in- stead of three Added to our present naval strength, af1oat and authorized ten more armored cruisers would put us in position to fight any European power except Great Britain. Such an accession to our navy would place Us in the front rank of naval powers an6 command that respect and excite that fear in others that are caused by the possession of sea power.
 We have just begun to learn the A B, Cs of the possession of sea power We have had an American captain who has contributed to literature th' most popular work on Sea Power il History but the book has been spar ingly read in the United States whil' it has become a text book in the pub lie schools Of many European coun tries.
 Sea power means universal respec
 for the flag that typifes it; the safet, of citizens abroad, and the extension of the commerce, that are protected b. armorclads.
 The Philadelphia Press has put th' l, virtues and vindication of sea powel in an irresistible light in the follow , ing comment:
 II saThis country of 70,O00, 900. with un exampIed resources, was about to oc lcupy Cuba last week in overwhelming