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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
HYsLoP's EXPERIMENT.

Much has been said recently OF Prof
Hyslop, Of the Columbian University,
on account Of his so-called experiments
for the purpose Of proving scientifically
the existence Of an unseen world. The
next report Of the Society for Psychical
Research is TO be devoted largely TO his
researches" on this field
The report will show, II is alleged,
that the professor, through the medium
OF Mrs. Piper and under conditions that
rendered fraud impossible, entered Into
communication with his father. who
has been dead for many years. From
this source he obtained a mass Of In
formation ON private matters OF which,
he knew nothing, but which were after
wards amply verified by people who
knew the deceased.
Professor Hyslop is not the first who
has endeayored BY scientific inyesti-
cation to solve some OF the mysteries
Of the beyond, but generally Il has
turned out thai the "investgators' have
been either deceived or deceivers. I'm
seen powers have sometimes taken hold
Of them and led them astray, binding
their judgment and making them be-
lieye falsehoods. In other instances the
fraud has been exposed to the public
disgrace OF its perpetrators.
The existence Of world beyond the
veil can hardly be doubted by rational
beings. But to establish communities
lion with that world, IN any other way
than that which has been appointed by
the Ruler Of the universe. must be con-
demned as dangerous There is a ten
dency to overestimate the scientific
proof OF the existence after death. The
proofs that have been given are quite
as strong as any that can be conceived
OF, They rest on testimony, And what
proof can be stronger? The fact re-
mains that III they hear not Moses and
the Prophets, neither viii they be per-
suaded. though one rose from the
dead"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
A SALT LAKE GIRL.

The Paris correspondent Of the New
York World cables that a young Chi
cago girl has taken charge Of the ad-
yertsing bureau OF the American COM
mission. at the French capital during
the Worlds Fair. The purpose Of the
bureau is TO induce foreign journalists
to notice the American exhibits and to
develop the foreign trade Of the United
States.
The newspaper presses. the railway
locomotives and appliances, and the
agricultural implements TO be on exh!oi-
ton at the Fair are largely American,
and are expected to outrank all others.
Some OF the big New York papers will
print daily issues on the grounds. The
United States will cut a big figure at
the great exposition.
The statement that the bright young
lady who is to take charge of the Amer
lean advertising bureau is "a Chicago
girl" is q mistake, unless her recent
brief residence In that city gives II a
claim upon her She is counted here as
a Salt Lake girl Her name is Miss
Elsie Reasoner. daughter of Mr.. Calvin
Reasoner. 1t is here where she made
her first mark In public, and she is well
known 10 many Of the people Of Utah
who will be pleased to learn Of her
promotion, and those Of them who con-
template a trip 10 Paris Will be graft
fed TO meet her there
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
A STRANGE STORY.

A remarkable story Is printed by the
New York Herald and other papers, It
is the story Of French Canadian,
Joseph ZotiQue la Jole, concerning his
alleged adventures In an extreme north
ern latitude The gentleman himself
believes, II IS said, that he has been
at the North Pole among a strangp race
of people. and scientists are said to
listen with attention to his marvellous
talk.
According 10 the Herald La Jole first
appeared In this country about five
months ago. First in Boston, then In
New York. and later in Washington, he
met and conversed with celebrated
Arctic explorers and men Of science.
At present he Is in Washington at the
request Of Professor Niece OF the
Smithsonian Institution. and he is be-
ing subjected to a most rigid eNamlna-
ton for the purpose Of ascertainlng his
cFedlbiliiy.
La Joie, It seems, Is son OF the
frontier from the province OF Quebec.
He was raised 20 the life OF a hunter
and Injured 10 the hardshlps Of the
northern regions. In 1856, he says, he
started with his father from Montreal
for Battleford, Northwest Territory. He
left his father there and pushed on
through British Columbia and Alaska,
and in 1859 arrived az Great Bear Lake
But game being scarce, he determined
to so ca in company with a partner
named George White,
Then the story goes on as follows;
Leaving the mainland. they crossed
Union Straits To Wollaston Island. with
sleds aud dogs they pushed across the
frozen straits and Islands during the
following three years 20 Grant Land.
Toward the spring OF 1892 they found
themselves near Cape BrainGrd. Hunt
ing IN this vicinity. they learned from
the natives Of an iron post left BY some
explorer on this they found the fol-
lowing marks.
'Elghty-two degrees OF latitude
north, SO degrees longitude west
~ INV AhAAM Va AhNr a wv HAAA'H
they made their camp In May. 1892
| This camp was established at the june
ton OF two immense icebergs. and
White proposed that they separate and
each take q ten days journey on these
dlyerging points OF ice 10 find the best
hunting la Joie. while returning. felt
/ on the seventh day a tremendous shock,
| like an earthquake. II meant that the
/ lee Rad unrted and that he was adrft
admiral Melville the other day In
/ Washington agreed that la Joies des-
ctiption OF this phenomenon was accur-
ateD
''The berg drifted 10 the north. For
/ three DAYS he lived on FISH. hoping
against hope that q wind that had
sprung Bp from the south would drive
| him back 20 the mainland. For a period
OF thlrty-slx days he was adrift, he
says. amid terrible storms Of snow, hail
and sleet.
Land was sighted on several oc-
casions, but be was unable 20 get
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

darkness" OF the alleged "heartless
heathenlsm' Of Utahg Is It the declara-
ton that Jesus Is the Christ and that
He died TO save mankind through
faith In His name? Well, that lies at
the very foundation OF Mormon" doc
trlne, and enters into the life and be-
ing OF It's devotees.
II our Christian friends have any
Gospel truth that ~ not known TO, or
believed by, the Latter-day Saints. let
them come on and enlighten us. They
need not wait for big subscriptions TO
pay expenses 1t will cost them lit
tie. We are anxious for more light,
more truth, greater inspiration. We
welcome that which viii increase our
sum OF religious knowledge, It does
not matter where II comes from, nor
who Is the messenger. 80 long as 1t Is
real information. and IL brought In
genuine Christian spirit,
But II the Utah Gospel Mission is
merely 10 disseminate the kind Of anti
Mormon" literature which Il has cir
culated In the East, its efforts here will
be a failure Burlesques Of the creed
and defamation Of the character OF
Mormon" leaders and their followers,
win meet with small favor even among
dlssenters from the beliefs Of the ma
jorlty Of Utahs citizens,
We must confess 20 doubts Of any
thing practical growing out Of this al
legged mission" 1t has been talked
OF so long with nothing visible here as
TO It's effects. that We place little re-
lance on the actual intention Of Us
promoters TO invade the State either
secretly AZ at first announced, or open
~ as later declared. with sheep wag-
ons and organs" or with movable
chapels and tents. In any event, and
in any manner tile crusade Is to be
conducted, only let us know and the
News" win announce its advent and II
II brings any true light we Will aid in
making Il shine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Kansns CIty star.

The present facts appear TO be that
Lord Roberts has abundantly restored
the prestige Of the British army, which
with a great preponderance in numt
is advancing TO the invasion Of the
TransvRal, and that the Orange Free
state Is practically out Of the fight ex-
oept as individual Free staters may
keep up the contest In connection with
the Beers OF the Transyaal. II would
seem that IN view OF this situation the
opponents OF war who have heretofore
condemned the British for wagng bat
tie, but have said nothing about the
Beers. should now join In condemning
the latter party for protractlng a strug-
gle which can only be worse than use
less.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

There is talk OF Canada becoming
an integral part Of the British empire
In the sense OF being consolidated into
the body OF the monarchial institution
instead OF a colonial dependency, as at
present. No doubt there are many
people who would have It 50, but the
stronger probability is that the MAORI
~ OF Canadians are quite willing TO
have the present status remain, and
Will successfully resist any proposition
TO lessen actual self government IN any
degree from existing conditions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
San Frnnclson Chronicle.

Even the vigorous mobilization OF the
armies % France and Russia. which
might have been construed as a pro-
test by lndircc,ion. Is stripped Of that
character by the announcement made
by the French minister Of foreign ar
fairs tia, France has no desire 20 inter-
vene because the British government
has declared tina, II was not disposed
90 consent 20 the Independence OF the
Two South African republics. When
Roberts hf-lns ~ move north, II Is
claimed tina; ne WI have 5000 men un-
or aln aad Dalis. VIII cooperate with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Tho destruction OF johannesburg
would mean the direct loss of something
like $3.50. 1900; but the ultimate loss
would be far greater. In the utter par
alysis for a long time OF the mining In
dustries. with their output Of fabulous
an act OF war Is the hope OF turning
back the invader. II was this that
made the destruction Of Moscow
against Napoleon a stroke OF genius.
But In the case OF the Transyaal no
such hope can exist.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Chicago Record.

II was foregone conclusion when
the British should have assembled a
sufficient number OF troops In the
orange Free state that the Beers would
have 10 retire to the Vaal river and be-
yond II does not necessarily toloW
that the fighting 10 nearly hnlsheu'
From all that can be learned about the
Beers It appears probable that the hara
est battles OF the war are yet 10 De
fought.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Lord Roberts In his report Of the oc-
cupation OF Bloemfontein, refers 10
Steyn as late president" OF the Orange
Free State. This may be the handwrit-
ing on the wall IN obedience 10 Lord
Salisbury's order. for the latter's reply
20 the Boer appeal for peace Is plain
declaration that the Free State and the
Transvaal viii be "asslmilated. +"
benevolently OF otherwise. Bloemfon-
ten appears 20 be easily reconciled 20
lts fate, for business has been resumed
with the British soldiers, who pay as
they 20. FOR customers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
The present condition of France is

The present condition Of France Is
thus described by Madrid paper;
"At present the Exposition engages
every ones attention uniting all social
and political factions, but there is GER
tainly much material for combustion.
Militarism has raised its head In
manner hardly expected short time
ago. The Monarchists reveal an activity
OF which they were not thought capable,
and the agitation Of the Socialists and
Anarchists tends 10 produce disturb
auces in another direction. II to all
this is added a strbg gle with the
church, the French government may
well fear the end OF the Exposition"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
New York EvenIng Posi-.

Lord Roberts formal occupation Of
Bloemfontein Is also intended, evident
~, as the formal annexation Of the
orange Free State to the British crown.
That there IL az least a faction Of the
burghers to whom this result VIII not be
unwelcome. is clear from the reception
Of the British trooDs 1t IL to be
remembered that the Free State did,
In fact, long before these latter-day
troubles, make official application 70
the British government to be annexed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

a couple charged with being religious
fanatics have been tarred and feathered
in Nebraska. The mob Of alleged
prominent citizens who would Indulge
in such lawlessness would better grace
the interior OF Jail than have the
privilege OF liberty. In this case, II
the allegations against the prosecuted
couple are true, the remedy Is worse
than the alleged crime, because Of Its
harbarous lawlessnegs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

when public improvements are de-
clGed on upon basis OF Official estimate
u cost It is well TO know sometimes
whether that estimate is based on an
exceptionally stlngy or an excessively
liberal motive. The people have been
disappointed frequently enough in hav-
ing their money expended far In ex-
cess Of anticipations, and all because
OF deceptive estimates at the outset
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

The congressman who would be really
frightened II Great Britain had conf
plete chain OF Notifications along the
Canadian border probably does not ex-
list but n the ordinary New York NJ.
C. could not be ridiculous sometimes
the end Of his election would not be
attained
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
THE SOUTH AFRICAN SITUATION.
Springfield Republican.

Lord Roberts has entered Bloemfon-
tein, but the Free State capital has,
meanwhile, been moved TO Kroonstad,
which Is a hundred-mile chase 70 the
north. This looks a little as II Messrs.
Kruger and Steyn meant It when they
wrote to Lord Salisbury that II Boer In
dependence was to be destroyed, the
war must go on 10 the bitter end.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
Sacramento Bee.

The British soldiers are finding many
women among the Boer dead on every
battlefield. women who fought side by
side with their husbands, fathers,
brothers, and sw9ethearts in defense Of
their homes and liberties. The great
womanly heart OF Queen Victoria should
do little pulsating In the way OF
Christian sympathy for these dead and
murdered women Of the Transvaal,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

The Kansas City chief Of police VINO
offers q reward for killing hlghwaymen
seems to have little faith in his own
ability to perform the official duty OF
capturing them. Besides, II II should
be shown that any one were killed to
secure the reward. and possibly In
mistake for a hIghwayman, that police
officer would be in a bad tx through
his foolIshness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

The New Jersey Assembly has passed
a bill giving juries, in hnding a YER
diet OF murder In the first degree the
power to say whether the punishment
shall be death or imprisonment for HE.
That seems 10 be a compromise between
the advocates OF the death penalty and
It's opponents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

The Cleveland maohinlsts have de-
oided TO strike for an hour a day less
work. How regrettable It Sc that ar
bitratlon could not have settled the dis
pute Which now is referred to a meas
ure OF force that may work indescrlb-
able grief before the end Is reached.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

The Filipino representative in Paris
claims a victory over an American
force. The infreouency Of such i'm
aginary claims now indicates that even
the Filipino junts has almost reached
its last, gasp.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Persia, II Is announced, IL about Ia
send minister TO the United States
The last representative Of the Shah left
this country because the newspapers
printed Jokes about his name Persian
dignltaries are not trained TO put up
with the eccentrlcltles OF the funny edi-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Messrs. Carnegie and Frick have con-
scented TO settle their difficulties. Two
hundred millions In cash ought TO set.
tie almost anything. when operated as
are the interests OF those steel kings,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Evidently the barber accused o. XIII.
Ing the late Mr.. Goebel In Kentucky Is
able TO prove a safe abb, 20 FAR az
the courts action is concerned: but
It would seem dangerous 10 2 man IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

Montana reports another outbreak Of
smallpox. 1t is hoped there will be no
more importations from that district
10 this part Of the country
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

the Blue Grass State 10 have such a
rumor started. because Of the Imminent
peril from someone seeking personal
vengeance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22

an army Of 10000. Clearly the brave
Boers are Overwhelmingly handicapped
and the end seems to be approaching
with nothing In sight to prevent or de-
lay II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-22
NOTICE.

The seyentieth Annual Conference Of
the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter
day Saints win convene In the Taber-
naole, Salt Lake City, at ten a. m, on
Friday, April 9Th, 1900.
LORENZO SNOW,
GEORGE Q, CANNON,
JOSEPH F. SMITH,
First Presidency
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-08-17
POSTAL REGULATIONS.

Beginning Aug. l, the drop letter, or
one cent rate of postage, will not apply
within rural free delivery limits. The
two cent an ounce rate will be exacted
within such deliverery on all first class
matter, except postal cards. The in
PRODUCTION of rural free delivery will
not increase or otherwise modify the
present rate of postage on second class
matter. The rural free delivery car
riers will not bring to the post-office
mail matter collected by them which
may be delivered on their routes before
completing their trips. Stamps on
mail matter collected by rural free
delivery carriers, including those on
matter delivered en- route, will be
cancelled by them and reported
to the Postmaster, who will derive the
benefit of the cancellation, if the office
is fourth class. Until suitable rubber
canceling stamps can be supplied by
the department free delivery carriers
will cancel the stamps with the indeli.
BILE pencils furnished them for use in
registered letters.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-08-17
Napoleon ON wellington.

The Century quotes from DIR.
O'Meara's unpublished talks With
Napoleon" at st. Helena this judg-
nt.of the imprisoned emperor on the
general who finally overthrew him:
81 asked him if he thought Lord
Wellington n1erited the reputation he
had gained as general. He said:
Certainly; l think he does. He is q
very excellent general, and possessed
of great firmness and talent, but he
has not yet done as much as some 9TH
ers. He has not conquered upon SO
large a scale 1 observed that he had
shown great judgment and caution lat
terly, but that at first he had been too
precipitate in advancing into Spain. He
said that he had shown great deal Of
ability in the campaign of Spain. 1T is
impossible said he, for man not to
commit some faults. We are all liable
to it, and the general who commits the
fewest in number is the greatest gen.
eral, and he has certainly committed as
few as any one.' l then observed that
still he was scarcely to be equaled to
himself why, certainly said he. He
has not done so much as have done.
He has not conquered kingdoms in the
manner 1 have done, but he is an ex-
cellent general. His operations have
not been upon so great scale.'"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-08-17
COURT HOUSE DEDICATION
With Impressive Ceremonies at Up.
per Sandusky Friday, Au-
gust "a, 1900.

Upper Sandusky is expecting large
crowd of people on Friday, August "a,
1900, upon which occasion Wyandot
county's magnificent new court house
will be dedicated with impressive cere-
monies. Governor Nash has accepted
an invitation to be present and deliver
the dedicatory address. Presiaent Nc
Kinley is also expected. Addresses will
also be made by Major John D. Sears,
Congressman Norton, Judge Norris, and
many other prominent men of the state.
Music will be furnished by several
bands and the Euterpean Chorus club
of fifty trained voices, under the leader
ship of DR.. A. Billhardt, ex-consul to
Morrow, Russia. The people of Upper
Sandusky extend one and all cordial
welcome on Friday, August "a.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-08-17
PossUM TALKS
Zeb White, He Tells How He Treed
. Sunday Coon.
BY M. QUAD.
Copyright, 1900, by c. B. Lewis.l

'One Sunday mawnin seven or eight
years ago l got up feelin sorter can
tankerous," said the old possum hunt
er as I asked for a story. 'The old
woman seed that l wasn't peart, and
she let me alone till arter breakfast.
Then, as 1 started out for a walk
around, she says:
"'Zeb, thar amt no preachin at the
skulehouse today, but it would look
mighty decent fur you to sot down and
read chapter in the Bible
/ "'What furY says 1.
"'Fur to show the world that you
respect the day. says she.
"I reckon the world don't keer
whether I read the Bible or take a
walk
"'But the Lawd does Can't nobody
keep on Dustin up the Sabbath as you
do without somethin happenin to 'em.
My eyes are leetle weak this mawnin,
and If you'd sit down and read me that
chapter bout the children Of Israel
crossin the Red sea I'd be powerful
glad
THAT'S what I orter hev done, of
co'se," explained the old man, 'but
when a critter is feelin cantankerous
he amt hisself. He's mad at his wife
his dawg, his gun and everything else
and he won't git decent ag'in till some
thin has happened. l whistled to my
dawg and went off up the hillside, and