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Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

The Atlanta Constitution is re-
sponsible for the statement that in
the early days of state fairs in
Georgia, breeder of the Chester
White breed of hogs brought some
specimens of the stock to Macon,
where the fair was held. After the
swine judges had awarded the pri-
zes the breeder of the Chester White
stock, who was Pennsylvania
Quaker, was not little surprised
to find no red card attached to his
exhibit. Hunting up one of tho
Judges he thus addressed him: 81
thee to be an honest man, and ] do
not question thy fairness in the
! award, but to crafty my own GU
riositytI would be glad to have thee
tell me why thee gave all the prizes
to the native stock, and what faul.
thee found in mine ?" "My friend
the committee admired your hogs
greatly" the Judge replied. "They
are certainly handsome and I have
no doubt that in your section they
are the best to raise, hut they are
not suited to this country. They
are so sh,rt-legged and fat that {
nigger could catch them in two
minutes. What we require in
hog in the south is legs and wind
We give our prizes for speed"
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

The Spaniards believe that by q
war with tho United States they
have nothing to lose and much to
gain, upon which the New York
Sun says: "We do not see how we
can change tins Spanish belief.
Yet we must say that we do not
think that it is we'll grounded.
Even if Spain were to conquer this
country, we doubt whether she
would find it pleasant place 20
live in. New York, for example,
is cold in winter and hot in sum
mer, while few of understand Span
ish. We are told that Spain could
send out privateers to prey upon
our commerce, forgctful that W.
might send out canoes to prey upon
her privateers."
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

. L %
The y. s. Geological Surveying
party passed through Florence yes
terday. They, we're moving camp
from Queen Creek to point near
the old CASA Grande ruins, q por-
tion going to the Buttes where the
work will be continued. Il is pro-
posed to test the matter of irrlga-
ton from wells, and to sound for
bedrock at the Buttes. At Queen
Creek Canyon, bedrock was found
at depth of not over thirty feet.
Tribune.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15


An exchange says that a man IN
the western part of Nebraska, hav-,
ing a large bunch Of horses, the
market being over stocked, wrote
a friend in Washington city to
ascertain if he could not help sell a
car load or two of his stock. The
answer was very brief and r,ad as
follows: "The people of Washing :
ton ride bicycles, the street cars
run by electricity, and the govern
ment is run by jackasses. No de-
mand for horsefesh."
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

There is only one living ex-presi-
dent, Mr.. Harrison; there is only
one living ex-vice president, Mr..
Morton; and there is not q single
defeated candidate for president
excepting Mr.. Harrison and Mr..
Cleveland, and the only living de-
feated candidate for vice-president
is Whitelaw Reid. There are only
two living widows of ex-presidents
living.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

The Roentgen ray will cure
diphtheria by killiag the bacilli,
This is the discovery which the
electrical department of. the Uni
versity of Missouri announces.
Experiments have been carried on
for some time in the electrical
laboratory to test the effect of the
famous ray upon the diptheria
bacilli. The germs were prepared
by Professor Hickman, OF the
meteorological departments 2 ali d
subjected to the influence of tie
rays for two hours. The expert
ments demonstrated that the gerIas
were killed, the miscropic examin-s
alton showing that the diptteria
bacilli had almost entirely dlsap-
peared. The arrangement of the
testing apparatus IS different from
the ordinary method. Further ex-
periments will he made at once.
If they continue successful the
cure of diphtheria by the Roentgen
rays to the afflicted throat will be-
come part of medical practice
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

The member for North-South
Blankshire: Gentlemen, you twit
me with having turned my coat
Years ago I supported this measure.
Then I had a reason. But now
gentlemen, I have lost my reason "
And he wondered at the deafeuins
smile that pervadsd. the meeting
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15
A man having announced tbs

A man having announced that
be was once in a community where
they all minded their own busi-
ness, his statement was doubted,
and he was called upon to tell
whore it was. 1T was on board
ship at sea" he said, and the pas
sengers were all too i'll to meddle
with one another's affairs"
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

A story is told of a comtcai OH
fellow down east who was elected
to the legislature a decade or more
ago. He had never before gone
farther awsy from home than Ban
gor, and SO the capital city was
perfect terra incognita, to him.
Arriving there he rather excltedly
inquired of the station loungers
where the state house was, and for
q joke, was tolc to ''go over the
Kennebec bridge, and tura to the
right at the top Of the hill" and
he'd know the big building when he
came to it. This, of course brought
him after long walk 70 the i'm.
posing front entrance Of the insane
hospital. Here he raped Justify
until some one opened the door and
asked what was wanted. Il sup
pose I'm entitled to seat in here.
some where's" he said, aud 1T was
a full half hour before they got
matters Strengthened out so as to
be satisfied that he wasn't really.
truly crazy man. 7i
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15
HAS HE THE SECRET.

Il
When it was announced a few
days ago that George Lawrence
Johnson, farmer living near Fair
field. had discovered process al
lied to x rays, by which bas'
III -tsl could be transmitted into
gala at a small cost, people treated
the matter as a joke. Investiga-
tioa by a company at Fairfield
which has induced Mr.. johnson te
talk about his discovery, put
different light npon the matter. !:
1t. is found that johnson is q
graduate of Columbia college, New
York, wnll provided for financially
and possessing complete labratory
After the publication of Prof. Ro-
etngen's discoveries, johnson be-
came interested and in company
with q Mr.. Mlnear, duplicated some
of the easier experiments. After
securing several pictures they con-
cluded to experiment Oh the CON-
parative Transparency of Sc eteral
metals to the X rays. By accident
a block of one Of the most common
metals was placed in the box in a
certain relation to the anode pole
of the Crookes tube.
Mr.. johnson observed that this
metal was undergoing a change,
The surface nearest the tube was
covered to q depth Of one-fourth of
an inch with white powder. Be-
meath this the metal presented an
uneven surface of yellowish color.
More metal was procured and a
like result followed. The change
must have resulted from its prox-
unity to the anod. pole of the
Crookes tube Rays of great chem
ical power must have been thrown
on, and Mr.. johnson called these
rays "Y' rays.
johnson sent q block of this
metal to friend at Columbia COL
lege, john c. Hotchkiss, asking
him to determine its nature. A re-
ply has been received in which
preliminary results were given,
The yellow metal, Mr.. Hotchkiss
says, sis probably gold" The base
metal used is secret
According to Mr.. Johnson it is
60 90 per cent. gold. and he can
a pound in three hours
at an expense of l21 cents per
hour. This means at a cost IF
about so cents to produce $l54
worth of gid. Steps are being
taken to patent the process in this
country and abroad. .-Ex.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15
An editor is constantly advised

An editor is constantly advised
to boom up his town. That is all
right. And it would also be
equally in order to boom up the
editor occasionally with q lot of
new advertising. Thatis al right,
too. A paper we'll filed with
bright local advertisements will
speak for a town louder than any
editor can do, even though he
should have WeSster's Unabridged
by heart.-Ex.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

The Ex-Lmpress Eugenie. who
is still engaged on her memoirs.
uses penhulder that is set with
diamonds. This was employed by
the fourteen representatives in
signing the treaty of the peace of
Paris in 1856, and was presented
to the ex-empress as q memento.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

Two carloads of artificial legs
have been sent from Berlin to the
Italians in Africa. Now they are
showing sense. Legs are more
needed in fighting the Abyssinians
than firearms.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

Some people act IS though they
thought they considered grumbling
a virtue indicative Of q high spirit
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

At the close of a long and labo-
rious sermon by local pastor be
very appropriately gave out the
hymn, Awake and Sing"
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15

Traly the scepter is passing from
the hand of man when we read that
the most courageous soldiers OF
Cuba are women.
Mesa free press., 1896-05-15
THE
The Atlantic & Pacific
RAILLRO AID
TIME TABLE.

Leaves Ash Fork. west bsund, At 16 nj.
and ,l,so pm. tf
Leaves Ash Fork, east bound, st 20 p m an
so - m ~ &e ~
Arrives at Ash Fork, east bound, at s 90 p m
and - m
Arrives At Ash Fork, west bound. At 4s = m
nd 740 p m
The Atlantic q Pacific is the. G eat Middle
Route across the American Continent.
In connection with the railways OF the SAINT
Fe Route.
Liberal Management
Superior Facilities ~
Picturesque Scenery
Excellent ACCOMMODATIONS
/ The Gfa1d Canyon Of the Colorado, the mos
sablime Of natures work on the Earth, indies
crioable, can easily be reached via Flagstaff.
Willisms or Peach Springs on this road. To
the Natural Bridge Of A rizona and Montezuma
Well you can journey most directly by this line
observe the Ancient Indian Civilization Of La
guna. or Of Acoma. "The City of the Sky
Visit the Petrifed Forest near Carrizo. See
and marvel at the freak of Canon Diablo. Take
q hunting trip in the magnificent pine forests
of the San Francisco Mountains. Find interest
in the ruins of the pre- historic Cave and Cliff
Dweliers. View the longest Cantiiever bridge
n America across the Colorado River
DON A. SWEET,
Conf Passenger Agent,
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Agents Wanted $40 s e $40
LIFE Of M'KINLEY

And HOBART. Republican Candidates
for president and vice-president, by
Robt. p. Porter. the noted journalist
present editor Of the Cleveland World.
and intimate friend OF MCKINLEY for
twenty years. Absolutely the only au.
thentic LIFE OF MCKINLEY publish
ed. For more than two years in prep
a%ratlon. and the only work that has
receiver the endorsement Of Mai. Nc
Kinley and his most intimate friends.
No book equal to II as a seller. Every
body wants the book published at
McKlnley's home. Porter's book sells
Our agents are clearing from SO to
$40 a day. Chance for thousands Of
others to do as well. This is the oppor-
tunity Of your life. The highest COM
mission paid. ORDER OUTFIT NOW.
Send zoe stamps taken) as an evidence
Of good faith. which amount will be
refunded with agents first order, II It
is only for one book. making OUTFIT
FREE. Books on time. Charges pre-
paid, leaving profits clear. Act quick
or while you are waiting others VIII cut
you out.
THE N. G. HAMILTON PUB. CO.,
1856 Arcade. Cleveland. o.
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ENGLISH CAPITAL ron AMERICAN
INXE9TMENTs.


Important 10 Americans seeking Eng
iish Capital for nsw enterprises. A ihG
containing the names and addresses Of
100 ~guccesgfui promoters who nave placed
yer noo.00.OO Storing IN Foreign In
yeStments within tae last six years. and
over ns.0o.00 for the seven months Of
1896. P1ca, rs, Of 80. payable by postal
order 10 tho LONDON and Universal Bu-
reau OF Investors. %. cheapsids. London,
r.. G. Subscribers vii be entitled. by ar
rangement with the directors 10 receive
either personal or letters Of introduction
TO any Of these successful promoters.
This list is first class In every respect,
and every man or Arm whose name ap-
peaB therein nay be depended upon.
For placing the following It viii b
found Northumberland or Shares Of In
duStrtai, Commercial and Financial con-
Germs. Mortgage loans. Sale Of Lands
Patents or Mines.
D~irectons:-
SIR EDWARD C. ROSS,
HON. WALTER c. PEPYB.
CAPT. ARTHUR sTIYYE.
C~opyr1EhG.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

Tomorrow viii be observed Rally Day
at the Presbyterian church. In the
morning at II the pastor will preach q
special ermon 10 children. In the
evening at $50 he will preach a ser
mon on temperance, Theme, Habit, -
a rally OF the Sunday school al 10; Y.
+, s, c. f.. at $50, All are most cor
daily invited TO these services.
The ladies OF the the W, c. r. L. are
constant workers in searching for the
needy and destitute. Their labors have
been sought after and duly appreciated
by those whom they have helped in
times past, Now as winter approaches,
they have many demands for help, and
as the supply is low. the good people
OF Astoria will not see their hands
tied in 80 worthy a cause. Parties
having clothing or anything to donate
win please leave them at the rooms
whore they will be gratefully received
used to alleviate the wants Of the
needy.
In the absence OF Pastor j. j. Wal
ter, who is attending conference at
Roseburg, the pulpit Of the NJ. Il.
church viii be occupied tomorrow by
Rev. $, A. Noon. late OF Cambridge.
Mass. Sabbath school at 1915, Young
Peoples meeting at $50 p m Welcome
TO all.
Congregational Church-The usual
services will be held, II being the clos
Ing Sunday Of the pastors first year,
the services will be In nature appro-
PIRATE to the occasion. Evening theme,
vanishing Difficulties" All are cor
daily invited,
At the Baptist Church the following
subjects viii be discussed: In the
morning, THE Gospel Ministry" In
the. evening, our Nations Foes; or.
Patriotism and Missions" The last is
a continuation of last Sunday evenings
discourse and will treat Of labor and
capital, the liquor power and Roman
Catholic teachings, and their relation
to missions. You are cordially invited
to be present,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
FINE cRIcKET EXHInITIoN.

Philadelphia. Sept 25,-The Austria
Han Crlcketers gave the Phlladelphians
d few points In the art Of batting To-
day, and before they had been retired
l22 runs had been made.
II vas the hardest and most scien-
tinc hitting that has been seen In this
city for a long time. The batting Of
Darling was wonderful. He scored
20 runs In less than ten minutes and
placed three successive boundaries to
his credit. The Philadelphians could
not break the heavy hitting spell Of
their opponents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
NEW ODD FELLOWS RITUAL.

Dallas. Texas. Sept. 25.-The sover-
cign Grand Lodge. /. o. o. r., al to-
days session. adopted the revised Re
bekah ritual and also the revised Pa
triarchs' militant ritual. a universal
sign Of recognition between Odd Eel
lows and the Daughters OF Rebekah
vas also adopted.
Another important matter acted up
on was the adoption Of a resolution
authorizing the PREPARATION Of a new
subordinate lodge and encampment
ritual. which shall include all the legis-
lation thereto up to date.
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TRADE REVIEW.
Continued from First Page.)

have come from a crop smaller than
last years, although prices averaged
l0ric lower in July and 6,S lower in
August than last year and only fell
below last years September price be-
cause Of the sharp decline then, so
much in advance now.
The failures for the week have been
Sl5 in the United States against 21f
last year and 80 in Canada against 80
last year.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
POINT ELLICE DISASTER.

Vancouver, b. c., Sept. 25.-The fear
full disaster at Point Ellice bridge May
20 last, when an electric car loaded
to its fullest capacity dashed through
the bridge, was recalled to mind today
when Minister d, C, Mcdonald, on be-
half OF the relatives of those who were
killed, served writs, in all some % be-
ing issued, the damages amounting to
between $500. 900 and $500, 900. The cor
poration of Victoria and the Console
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

The Canadian Pacific steamer Hupch
In expected to arrive down river today.
She had TO lighter about Coo ons Of
her cargo. The Hupeh In n noted car
rler. her registered tonnage being 1889.
while her carrying capacity iB over
1000 tons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

dated Railway Company are named as
defendants, being charged with joint
negligence. The case will be tried here.
as owing 70 the accident having amlct-
Cd No many Victoria people II Is
thought the Jury might be unduly pre-
JUDGED. The cases viii come up in Mo-
yember.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
FOOTBALL AT

Stanford University. Cal. Sept. 25.-
The freshman-junior football contest.
which resulted in a victory for the
newcomers by a score Of 6 to 0. has
surprised all interested in the bame
at Stanford. As the freshman team
plays against Berkeley November Il.
the way the team conducted itself was
a matter OF absorbing interest.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
EXPOSITION.

The White Collar Line will have
round trip tickets on sale, to Portland,
September 2Sd and cath, and October
9Th and 9TH, at n fare for the round
trip. Tickets good going only on date
OF sale, and good returning within ten
days from date Of sale. Tickets good
on steamers T. j., Potter, Bailey Cat
zert, r. r. Thompson and Telephone.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
HAS HE COT THE SHORT LINE?

Portland. Sept. 25.-Presldent Nc
Neill. Of the o. X. and ~. returned
from the East today where the final
steps Of the reorganization Of his com
pany were contaminated.
The oregonian says there We're I'M
defined rumors today that Mr.. Mcneil
had returned in the very best Of spirits
as the result Of a deal by which he
would get control. or had already Sc
cured control. OF the oregon Short
Line. The report. however. could not
be verified.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
FrOm the San Francisco Argonaut)

From the San Francisco Argonaut)
In the heart Of the great desert Of the
C~olorado-which the Southern Pacific
t-a~verses-thers L. an oasis called Indio,
which. In our opinion. Is the sanitarium
Of the earth. We believe. from personal
investigation, that for certain individuals,
there is no spot on this planet so favor
able"
@. 7. Stewart, N. D.. writes: The
purity of the air, and the eternal sun
shine, fill one with wonder and delight.
... Nature has accomplished 50
much that there remains but little for
TO 10. As to its possibilities as q
health resort-here Is the most perfect
sunshine. with a temperature always
pleasant, a perfectly dry son. for rain n
IN unknown factor; pure oxygen. dense
atmosphere and pure water. What more
can be desired? II Is the place, above
all others, for lung troubles. and a para
disc for rheumatics. Considering thu
number Of sufferers who have been
cured. I have no hesitancy In recon-
mending this genial oasis a. the haven
of the afiictsd-"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

Captain Archie Pcnse. with the Has
salo. pilotcd the French ship DuGucs-
chin down the river yesterday. and
took the Lindisfnrne up stream In the
afternoon. The French ship came down
fully loaded. having 2lOo ons u -four,
and expects to sail for Falmouth or
Queenstown for orders this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
ATTACKED BY A THUG.

At / o'clock this morning a well
known travelling man. while going to
his hotel. was set upon by a thug be-
tween Jen's Restaurant and the Occi-
dent because he would not give the
man a quarter. He succeeded in get
ting the best OF his assailant.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have Just been erected at Indio station,
that will be rented to applicants Il rea-
sonabls rates. They are furnished with
modern conyeniences. supplied with pure
artesian water and 30 situated as to give
occupants all the advantages to be de-
rived from d more or less pr~otracted
residence IN this delightful climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indlo 4
the past By the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad TO take
advantage of II Its beneficial climate, has
been a lack Of suitable accommodation.
The Southern Pacific Company takea
pleasure In announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
SPANISH RE-INFoRcEMENTs.

Havana. Sept. 25.-The steamship
Santiago arrived here today from
Spain with 50 officers and 2o5O soldiers,
to reinforce the Spanish army here.
There were several cases OF smallpox
board the steamer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

II Is reported that the violent earth
quakeR that occurred In the center OF
Chile. Santiago and Valparaiso, on
March 18th and 18th last. have destroy
cd the Island OF Juan Fernandez. on
the coast OF Chile. The island OF Juan
Fernandez Is celebrated as having been
the residence for four years OF the ship
wrecked sailor Alexander selkirk.
whose adventures inspired Daniel De-
Zoe to write Robinson Crusoe." A
merchant vessel has seer In the direc-
ton OF these islands, enormous flames,
which shot out Of the sea. causing a
violent disturbance, The government
OF Chile has sent a vessel To ascertain
whether the islands are still In exist
Thtc inhabitants are said TO be
about a hundred fishermen.
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STAY OF

Special to the Historian.
San Quentin. Cal. Sept, 25.-John and
Caesar Cummings. who were TO be
hanged at 10 o'clock this morning, for
murder, have been granted a stay Of
execution till October "a.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

The best chemical compound Tor wash
ing powder is Soap Foam as 1t will
not yellow the Clothes" nor burn the
hands. It's the finest thing in the world
for the bath. One trial will convince
you
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

Adyicca received by the Mail steam
or city OF sydney yesterday are TO the
effect that the British tramp steamer
Linlithgow was rapidly drifting In u
southcrly direction. The mate reported
~ AcaJutia that the captain. Petrie,
Nas was daily writing short mcmoran-
da ana putting them in bottles. after
which the bottles were consigned to
the deep, Captains Of all steamers
bound south are requested as a favor
TO keep u lookout for the bottles and
report at once I o the nearest telegraph
station.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26
HURRAH FOR wATsoN!

Baton Rouge, La, Sept. ga fusion
was agreed upon between the Demo
and Populists at their conference
today. The electoral ticket is divided,
four of the Louisiana votes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

The steamer State arrived down early
yesterday morning and sailed for San
Francisco. The Columbia will arrive
In tomorrow morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

II is reported hat the Italian bark
Lazzaro. which arrived at Everett Mon
day with a cargo Of ore from Australia
and IL due at Tacoma shortly 20 load
grain. had u collision Saturday even
ing while in the straits. with the chill
can bark Lehman. outward bound. The
fore rigging of both vessels was con-
siderably damaged.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

Poison ivy, insect bites. bruises,
scalds, burns are quickly cured by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
pile cure. Chas. Rogers, druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails TO cure 25c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist.