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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

u, s, Sen ator Perkins, Of Cali
orni q, on Jan. 2lst, introduced q
bill which "a intended to pave the
way to the estabh hm.nt of a bu-
reau or department of government
to be devoted to the mining indus
try. The resolution reoites, by
way Of preamble, that the mining
interests of the United States have
no clear representation in the orr
ganization of the government, and
1T provides for the appointment of
a commissian to be- composed O.
tho ,ommission OF thr general
land Office, The commissioners or
labor and the director Of tho geo..
logical survey, "whose duty ;it.
shall! be to determine the best.
methods of ascertaining all the.
facts of general Importance relat-
ing to mines and mining within,
the United States. whether by a.
mining bureau, secretary Of mines,
and mining. a Commissioners of
mines or a commission to report
to the secretory of the interior q
bill providing means for securing
all necessary information concern
ing mining and related industries
in the United States.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Commenting on the subject of
suicide, the Butte, Montana Miner
says: alt is better even to breathe
she sulphur smoke in Butte chan
to breathe it in the orthodox smelIa
ter town of eternity, where the
victim not only gets the smoke but
also feels the FIRE. There is more
enjoyment in giving Trouble and
laughing and winking at Adversely
than in having your enemies laugh
ing at yopr corpse and dancing jigs
on your grave. It is better to see
the sun rise than to run the risk Of
finding that the atheist Is right and
the grave the end of all. tits far
better to suffer atlittle imaginary
pain here below than to 60 into the
other world under circumstances
which will keep you on the tread
mill Of punishment for ages. /"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

The supreme court of the Uni
ted States has decided that the So
called Mexican and Spanish land
grants are subject'to taxation under
the territorial statute. This deci--
sion was reached on December 26.
in the case of Marsh & Driscoll, in
this territory, in which they re-
fused payment of taxes on their
land grant. The case was decided
against them in all the courts of
the territory, and latterly the su-
'preme court of the United Sta.es,
which by stipulation in all similar
cases holds for them as we'll. This
means that all back taxes on these
grants from the time this suit was
instituted will have to be paid as
assessed against them, which will
be considerable more than $50, 900,
and it means that all of their grants
will pay taxes in the future. This
is great victory for Pima county
and Arizona, as there are seven or
eight grants within this county.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05
THE WEED.

The resolution prohibiting smo-
king in the legislative council Of
Arizona contrasts that body strong
ly with the deliberative council OF
New Amsterdam, (now New York J
where members conceived it duty
to smoke twelve pipes on the affairs
of the colony and dozed the re-
mainder of the session, leaving the
embryo city to the fostering care OF
God, and thus it grew until Tam
many superseded God. rs 5
The resolution prohibiting smo-
king is construed, and very proper
ly so, as direct reflection ON Capt
John Smith, who Uncovered the
solacing weed and recommended it
as a tranquilizing thing to smoke.
John, at the time of the discovery,
was not aware that he was confer
ring a blessing n mankind while
he was entertaining the squaw.
History relates that John was sit
ting in Powhatan's garden, not
thinking of flirting with his daugh
ter, when he Inadvertently placed
his hand on Pocatontas' shoulder
and at the same time picked some
thing-a simple weed-which she
informed him was good to chew,
whereupon he took chew and
found it to be as Pocahontas had
said. The weed was tobacco, and
from this trivial circumstance it's
civilizing influence is felt and ac-
knowledged throughout the Chris
tian world, except by the legislative
council of Arizona.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

The ice covered regions of tho
far North doubtless contain many
treasures which the inhabitants Of
SUMMER climes would fain possess.
Deposits Of coal have been foundin
Greenland, and precious metals are
known to exist within the Arctic
circle. Whether these riches of the
North will ever be distributed
through the marts Of the world is
a question for the next century to
answer. At present the most north
erly mine in existence is said to be
that of Omalik on the Fish river in
the north western corner Of Alaska,
in latitude sixty five degrees north.
1t produces lead and silver, princi-
pally the first named, and its lodes :
are very rich. But the severity OF
the climate is serious obstruction
to the working Of the mine, which
has to be abandoned every year
about the beginning of October,
only to be resumed late IN the fol-
lowing spring.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Congress grants Flagstaff the au-
thority to issue bonds to the amount
of $4,000 for the construction of
water works for that famous sum-
mer resort. This means large ac-
QUESTION to the population and bus
mess of Flagstaff, and it must be-
come the most attractive and
famous resort west of the Missis-
sippi. The Star congratulates the
progressive people of the city above
the clouds in their success in seeu-
ring this legislation.-Tucson Star
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

An Illinois editor who was on
the defeated side at the recent cleo
tion was the recipient of dead
crow by express the other day He
says. he has just entered on another
carousal, and swelling up with gr'tf
breaks forth in rhyme as follows!
"Oh the crow, the beautiful crow!
You are poor and tough, but we
love you sog We'd pluck your
plumage, glossy and black, and
we'll SINCE the hair from your skin
ny old back; we'll take out your
entrails empty and small. and save
your gizzard. liver and gall, and
we'll boil and stew your tough old
frame, and dang you we'll eat you
all the same? Well gnaw your legs
and your meatless wings, we'll
chew your giblets and other things;
we'll nibble your breast and with
cred old back, we'll gorge and feast
and your bones we'll crack; Oh,
you crow, you skinny black crow2
we'll eat you along with our cake
that's dough. Well swallow down
while our, enemy mocks, we'll eat
you all if we puke up. our socks.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Now let the legislature amend
that bill to "defne a legal newspa-
paper" by making it further read
"and wholly printed at place OF
issuance" and they will have taken
a step in the direction of encour-
agement of home enterprise which
will meet with the hearty endorse
ment of a large majority of Ar
zona publishers,-The Argus.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

The American lire of steamers
sailing between New York and
Southampton make fifty two trips
year. Each steamer is subsidized
at $4,000 a trip by the United
States government as mail boats.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Miss Collins announced that she
wouldn't marry Ohauncey Depew.
and Depew at once announced that
he would write a play. He might
have made his revenge less general.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Fer those with weakened digest
i've powers honey is said to be
very desirable food. Ii person is
very tired-''too exhausted TO eat"
"a few tastes Of honey will act like
magic.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Santa Pe, PIsseotlt Phoenix
AtshB0D lopAa& Santa Rs
RAILROADS
The Shortest
AND Quickest Line
ANITA rr, PRESCOTT & PHOENIX R.R
TINE TABLE

fNountain Time is standsrd Tims)
Leave Phoenix, north bound. at I 80 . n and
80 . m
Arrive at Prescott, north bound, at 9 Is D N
and 80 . m. and .6 p m and 9 80 m.
Arrive at Ash Fork. north bound. at S 80 p m
and 90 . m
Leave Ash Fork ,southbound.7 = 16 pm and N
Leave Prescott. south bound, 10 s5 m and
80 . M, and 10 s. N and 1915 am
Arrive at Phoenix, south bound. at 90 m
IA Q pm
Dining station at Skull Valley. Connections
made at Jerome Junction.
Connecting afPrescott with stage lines for
all principal mining camps, at Congress juno
tion with Congress Gold Co r for Congress
and stage lines for Hsrqua Hala Station and
Yarneil. At Phoenix with N p r for all
points on the s P System, also with ERvKR
Close connections made at Ash Fork with
Santa Fe Route fast trains 10 all points east
and west. Trsins for California leave Ash
ork at so and 8 8l5 m, arriving Los
Angeles next afternoon at 90 and San Franz
cisco second morning At l045. Train for the
east leaves Ash Fork at 8 Is m
GEO. M.SARGENT. G.P A,
IF MURPHY, Prescott, A T
Pres. y Genl Mgr, Prescott. WELLS.
EW GILLETT. Asst Genl Mgr, Phoenix
Genl Agent, Phoenix, Arizona
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

Dynamite, contrary to general
belief, ia comparatively b,rmless 80
long as it is kept from this material
which are used to explode it. Gun
powder is. far more dangerous in
transportation than dynamite.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

The output of the Copper Queen
Company is now over 1000 tons
per month, according to the Orb.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05

The total value of importation>
of fruit, including nuts, for ten
months ending October Both, 1896,
crossed S392,262.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-02-05
THE
TheAtlantic & Pacific
RAILROAD
TINE TABLE.
TINE FABLE.

Leaves Ash Fork. west bound, At 15 . M
and 1 so p m:
Leaves Ash Fork, east bound, at s 40 p "a an
Arrives at Ash Fork. east hound. at 20 N
and 4oam !.
Arrives at Ash Fork, west boun OF l46a m
nd 74o m
The Atlantic q Pacific is tho G eat Middle
Route across the American Continent.
Fe Roate.
Liberal Manageme
Superior Facilities
Picturesque Scenery
Excellent Accommodations
The Grand Canyon Of the Colorado, the mos
sublime of natures work on the Earth, indies
| cribable, can easily be reached via Flagstaff
willisms or Peach Springs on this road. To
the Natural Bridge Of Arizona and Montezums
Well you can journey most directly by this line
Observe the Ancient Indian Civilization Of La
gups. or Of Acoma, "The City Of the Sky.
Visit the Petri6sd Eorost near Carrizo SCI
nd marvel at the freak Of Canon Diablo. Take
. hunting trip In the magnificent pine forests
the San Francisco Mountains. Find interes
in the ruins of the pre- historic Cave and Gilt
Dwellers: View the longest Cantileyer bridg
nAmerica across the Colorado River
/ DON n. SWEET
Gon'l Passenger Agent,
Albuquerque, N. N
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
PLEASED WITH HIS CHOICE.
President McKinley's Selection of Conn
missioners to n Timetable Conference
Finds Favor with Public Men.

President McKinley's Selection of Conn
missioners to Blmetallic Conference
Finds Favor with Public Men.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-The naming
of three commissioners by President
Mckinley to promote bimetallism was
the subject of considerable discussion
about the Capitol yesterday. Almost
without exception the selections were
commended. Senators, regardless of
party, were pleased with the selection
of eX-Vice President Stevenson. This
selection was the presidents own, no
one appearing to urge his appointment.
The president desired democrat who
stood high in his party and who was an
earnest silver man. He sent for Mr..
Stevenson and after talking the sub
ject over with him decided to make
him member of the commission.
President Mckinley desired that the
subject of international bimetallism
should be lifted above party politics
and that the men selected should be
those who would work in harmony to-
ward bringing about an agreement. 1t
was also believed by the president that
the name of Mr.. Stevenson would give
the commission great weight abroad.
Among the advocates of the selection
of Mr.. Paine were Senators Hoar, Alli-
son and Chandler, all of whom recon-
mended him as n man who would aid
the cause of bimetallism.
1t has been generally conceded that
Senator Wolcott would be one of the
commissioners, as his hardest work
since the election has been in the di-
rection of bringing about an interna-
tional agreement. He is very hopeful
of success.
Opposition to the scheme for inter
national bimetallism has developed
from an unexpected source. Morton
Frewen, of England, who has given a
great deal of attention to the subject,
and who has visited this country sew
eral times in the interest of silver, is
now opposing an international agree
ment, and declares that the money
question is one which each nation must
settle for itself.
Senator Wolcott said yesterday that
gold standard countries would oppose
any further depreciation of silver and
that efforts were now being made to
prevent any further fall of silver in
India.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
HERDING THE LAMBS.
How 1t Is Done in the Great Ranch

How 1t Is Done in the Great Ranches
of the Far West.
The herding of lambs, most people
would say, should be pleasant occu-
patton, but no occupation is more eX-
asperating than this ancient and
pastoral and poetical one. Rearing a
few lambs is amusing enough, but
when it comes to herding them in great
numbers, as in western sheep ranches,
then woe begins for man.
At the proper season the flocks are
divided up into little punches of 80 or so,
in order that the newborn lamb and
his mother may get acquainted" In
big flock, the mother is almost sure to
lose her lamb. AS for the lamb himself
it is usually a he-for the first three
or four days of his existence, he is not
only unable to distinguish his mother
from any other sheep, but he cannot
distinguish her from anything else, and
will chase man or a COW or coyote
with equal impartiality and enthusi-
asm.
The little punches of sheep and lambs
are sent out to feed, each in charge of Il
herder-eXtra hands being hired for
the occasion-whose business is to keep
the lambs from straying away and mix
ing theselves up with the other punches
which they will certainly do if they
can.
The herder will be watching his lit
tie flock, and perhaps smiling at the an
ties of one of the lambs-who
having found a most desirable ant
hill, has asGended to its loftiest
summit, and is there jumping up
and down, stitf-legged and switch.
ing his tail. as if Pm the happy
conviction that he has discovered the
very highest peak in the world-when
there comes light puff of wind, bring
ing with it the bleat of some old eve
half mile off. In an instant away goes
the lamb to see if that were not his
mother calling-very likely he tumbles
over his mother in the first three steps
and away goes the hcrder in pursuit
But the lamb. for all that he may be
only "a hours old, easily outruns the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
BOOTH IN THE BOX.

and his eyes blazed like lurid fire. Jerking
his right arm free, he raised 1t over his
head with muttered curse. l saw the
CLEAN of the dagger ai::Ied at my heart.
Looslng my left arm threw 1t up to fend
off the blow. 1t descended on the arm, and
the weapon, diverted from Its fatal aim,
struck me as you see With a desperate
effort Rooth shook me off. for / still held
on to him with my right hand. Then plac-
Ing hts foot on the balustrade. he leaped
over One of his spurs caught In the folds
of the American flag that had been fes-
tooned in front of the box. Losing his
balance he fell to the stage floor, breaking
his leg. Springing up instantly, he hob
bled to the middle of the stage. paused for
moment in front or the terror-stricksn
audience, and brandishing his blood-reek-
ing dagger high over his head. shouted at
the top of his voice: "Sic semper tyrannis!"
Then limpihg rapidly toward the rear and
brandishing his dagger in the faces OF
those who sought to oppose him. and who
Bhrank back from his domon-lilte aspect,
passed out. mounted his horse. and es-
capped
THE two most extraordinary Incidents
connected with the drea.1ful tragedy were
the wonderful physical endurance and
nerve power manifested by Booth, In walk
Ing over the stage and to the alley with
both bones of his leg broken; and the al
most hair-breadth escape or Col. Rath-
bone from death
"Furthermore, had not Col. Rathbone
grappled the assassin and hampered his
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
YELLOW TORRENT OF RUIN.

1t Drives Residents of Omaha Suburbs
from Their Homes-A Big Flood In the,
Missouri.
OMAHA, April 14.-Piling and boards,
bags of sand, old hay and stones are
being fed to the hungry nav of the
Missouri at Omaha in an effort to re-
strain the intention of that stream to-
resume the channel abandoned 20
years ago. Lastnight it looked like the
effort might succeed, but all hope Isl
hedged about with provisos that the
river does not rise any higher, that n
north wind does not blow, and, most
uncertain of all, that the break in the!
bank above Florence lake is not so bad
as the overhowing water indicates.
East Omaha and North Omaha arc
flooded by the waters that are rushing
from the overfull Missouri river. The
residents fled for their lives, leaving
their possessions behind. Their houses
are standing in the flood, submerged in
water from one to five feet deep.
Fields of grain and fences disappear
beneath the surface of the water and
the trees no longer show any trunks
The flood is pouring in upon the low
lands of the East Omaha bottoms in
stream 1000 feet in width. 1t is sweep
ing southeast and pours into Florence
lake. The water in the lake has bro
ken over the levee that was built to
separate it from Cut Off lake and is
now rushing with increasing volume
into the latter. In the last 12 hours
Cut Off lake has risen almost two feet.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April IA. = The
river continues to rise south of Vicks-
burg and the swift current is throw
ing the waters against the Louisiana
levees with enormous force. The re-
port that the levee at Davis island, in
Warren county, Miss, had broken was
premature. The water is washing
over the levee at that point, however,
and break may occur at any hour.
Many people have left the city with
their most valuable effects. Several
weak spots have developed in the
southern levee system and the people
in that section are making heroic
struggle to save their farms and other
property. The back water in the
flooded Mississippi delta is about sta
tionary. The river here continues to
iall slowly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17

movements, the spurs would not have
caught in the flag, Booth would have
leaped to the stage with safety, for he was
quick, nimble, and accustomed to athlet-
les, escaped uninjurcd, reached the heart
OF the confederacy on relays of horses,
completely disguised, and probably never
have been captured. No mind caf ioresee
what might have been the result to the ex-
asperated country in Its subsequent deal
ings with those who fostered the rebellion.
"All through that awful night the streets
resounded with the galloping of horses,
beating of drums, and clamor of cavalry.
bugles Such universal excitement and
terror finds fit description in Byrons
magnificent Night Before the Battle of
Waterloo"
William Withers, who has been travel
ing with one of Daly's theatrical COM
panies during the past season, was once
member of the Marine band, having
begun his musical career in that or
ganization. He was born at West Point
in 1887, and held positions in several
thenters in Washington in the eos. He
was bandmaster in the Twelfth New
York volunteers and SiXty-second
Pennsylvania, and it was at the close of
the war that he was offered the position
of leader of the orchestra of Ford's
theater. He has been with Mr.. DAILY as
his orchestra leader for a long time.
Mr.. Witners was not only present
when the tragedy occurred, but was
himself twice struck by the same dag
ger which so nearly killed Col. Rath-
bone. When he was last in Washing
ton, he said:
II was leader of the orchestra at the
time, and as the president was to witness
the performance of our American Cousin
/ thought as befitting the occasion would
compose a song. So did. 1t was entitled
| Honor to Our Soldiers and dedicated to
the president. This was to be sung be-
tween two of the acts by quartette 1 had
| engaged, and the entire company, who
were to be attired in the American colors.
"As was on my way to the theater met
John Wilkes Booth just in front of George
Harry's saloon, which adjoined the theater.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
JEFFERsoN's MEMORY.
Democratic Leaders Keep 1t Green by
Holding Love Feast In Washington.

Holding Love Feast In Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-The 154th
anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's
birthday was celebrated last night at
the Metropolitan hotel by a dinner
given under the auspices of the Ma
tional Association of Democratic Clubs.
of Jefferson's birth occurred at the
same hostelry, then known as the In
dian Queen. Andrew jackson was the
guest of honor and among those pres
ent were Vice President John c. Cal
houn and other democratic leaders of
that day. Last night William j. Bryan
was the guest of honor. Senators, rep
resentatives and others conspicuous in
the councils of the democratic party
were present. Covers were laid for 200
and many were denied seats for want
of space at the tables.
The menu was carefully prepared
and was similar to such dinner as
might have been served during Jeffer-
sons days. The dishes were all Amer
lean creations and each course as far as
possible represented one section of the
country. The toasts were briefly re.
sponded to except in the case of Mr..
Bryan, who spoke at length to the
toast "Thomas jefferson"
Those who responded to toasts were
Senator Jones, of Arkansas; Hon. Rich.
ard P. Bland, of Missouri; Hon. Joseph
c. Sibley, of Pennsylvania; Congress-
men Lentz, of Ohio; Lipscomb, of Vir-
ginia, and Sulzer, of New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
"SoMETHING INIT"
Tho "Something" Was Money Paid to Kan
sas Legislators by Lobbyists.

The "Something" Was Money Paid to Kan
sas Legislators by Lobbyists.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 14.-Much ad-
ditional evidence of boodling was de-
veloped at Tuesdays session of the
legislative bribery investigation. E.
G. Weilep, speaker pro tenn of the legis-
lature, testified that he had noticed
several members making mysterious
visits to the second floor of the hotel.
He accosted Mr.. Davis, of Wilson
county, as he assembled the stairs one
day and Davis told him he had been
invited to support the Hackney amend
ment and that if he should do SO there
was some money in it for him. Davis
said he had declined the offer.
NJ. w. Mead, of Paola, said C. r.
Walters, of Labette county, told him
he had received $1OO for opposing a
certain bill and that he was to receive
$500 more. At the close of the session
he exhibited $1,000, which he said he
had made during the session.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-17
RUNNING TO a FIRE.
Response Of New YOrk's Department
to mn Electric Alarm.


"An Alarm of Fire by Telegraph" is
the subject of an article by Charles T.
Hill, in st. Nicholas. After describing
the outbreak of n fire in kitchen in
West Sixteenth street, and the pulling
of an alarm from a corner box, Mr.. Hill
says: The alarm has been sent. 1t
may seem like an age to the owner as
he stands waiting for the firemen to APP
pear; but it is a matter of only few
seconds; for within 20 seconds this sta
ton number is ringing in a score or
more of engine houses, and within one
minute and half six companies of ap-
paratus are on their way to this box.
He looks up and down the avenue and
what does he seeP
Turning into Seventh avenue at the
intersection of Greenwich avenue, five
blocks to the south of where he stands,
II fire engine appears, drawn by three
plunging gray horses. AS it straightens
out in the broad avenue, they dash mad
ly toward where he stands. A hose wag-
on follows, filed with sturdy men dom