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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
WHY SHE is HATED.
The Views of Thackeray on Eng1and's
UnpOpu1arity.

The Views of Thackeray ON highlands
Unpopu1arity.
So long ago as 1910 Thackeray dis
cussed the question, recently raised
again, why the English are hated by
other races.
'How they hate u.s." he writes, "these
foreigners in Belgium as much as in
France! What lies they tell of us; how
gladly they would see us Inundated!
Honest folks at home over their port
wine say, 'Ay, ay, and very good rea-
son they have, too. National vanity,
sir, wounded-wc have beaten them
so often My dear sir, there is not q
greater error in the world than this.
They hate you because you are stupid,
hard to please, and intolerably insolent
and air-giving.
II walked with an Englishman yes
terday, who asked the way to street
of which he pronounced the name
very badly to little Flemish boy;
the Flemish boy did not answer; and
there was my Englishman quite in a
rage, shrieking in the child's ear as If
he must answer. He seemed to think
it was the duty of the snob,' as he call
ed him, to obey the gentleman.
'Thisis why we are hated-for pride
In our free country a tradesman, a
lackey, or a waiter, will submit to al
most any given insult from a gentle
man; in these benighted lands one man
is as good as another; and pray God
it may soon be so with us! OF all Euro
pean people, which is the nation that
has the most haughtiness, the strong
est prejudices, the greatest reserve,
the greatest dullness? l say an Eng
lishman of the genteel classes. An
honest groom jokes and hobs-and-nobs
and makes his way with the kitchen
maids, for there is good social nature
in the man; his master dare not I'M
bend. Look at him, how he scowls at
you on your entering an inn-room;
think how you scowl yourself to meet
his scowl.
To-day, as we were walking and
staring about the place, worthy old
gentleman in a carriage, seeing pair
Of strangers, took off his hat and bow
ed very gravely with his old powdered
head out of the window; am sorry to
say that our first impulse was to burst
out laughing-it seemed so supremacy
ridiculous that stranger should no.
tice and welcome another"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
A PROUD REPORTER.
How He Enjoyed a Distinction that
He Never Forgot

He Never Forgot
Here Is little story of Grant that
has never been in print When the
great soldier occupied the White House
he spent much of his spare time on the
streets, his favorite promenade being
pennsylvania avenue, and his thick-set
figure and bearded face, with the in
evitable cigar between his lips, was a
familiar sight to all Washingtonians.
One summer afternoon he came out of
the White House grounds and turned
into pennsylvania avenue for a stroll,
and, according to his democratic habit,
looked about for some acquaintance to
bear him company. His eye fell upon
the figure of a youth who was then a
reporter on one of the local papers.
How are you, Frank" said the Pres
ident. "COme join me in a walk" and
the next minute the budding journalist
found himself parading up the grand
boulevard Of Washington arm-in-arm
with the first gentleman of the nation.
Telling the story afterward the young
man, who is now one of the best-known
correspondents at Washington, said:
Il was almost paralyzed at first, for
l really did not know that the Presi-
dent knew my name, as my acquaint-
ance with him was by no means init
mate, and my composure was not in
creased as we made our way up the
avenue. Every one knew Grant, and
they all bowed to him and stared at me-
Grant was called a silent man, but he
did all the talking that afternoon and
was glad Of it, for all of my youthful
cheek had flown and it was as much as
l could do to stammer out yes and no
as the occasion demanded. After walk
ing several squares the President turn
ed and we retraced our steps to the
White House. When we reached 1t
Gen. Grant invited me to enter, would
not take no for an answer, and soon
found myself In the Presidents pri-
vate room, he on one side of the table,
I on the other. That was a great day
for me, and when l again made my ap-
pearance on the avenue you couldn't
touch me with forty-foot pole. And
why shouldn't youth of 20 feel proud
when in the course of one afternoon he
had strolled up the principal street Of
the capital arm-in-arm with the Presi-
dent Of the United States, and then
taken drink with him in the privacy
and sanctity of the White HouseY'
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
The Alligator Supply.

It is estimated that 100000 alliga-
tors were killed in Florida between
1880 and 1894. In 1889 three firms, To-
Gated at Kissimmee for the purpose of
buying skins taken in the regions be-
tween Lake Kissimmee and Lake Okee-
chobee, handled 10000 hides. During
the same year twelve hunters brought
to Fort Pierce 1000 pelts. Two firms
in Jacksonville handled 10000 skins in
1889. A few years ago an expert hunt
er could easily secure 600 alligators in
three weeks, and one man at Cocoa
killed forty-two in one night. The skins
are paid for in provisions and ammuni-
ton mainly. Dealers get 65 cents apiece
for them from tanners in New York.
In 1890 about $50 pounds of alligator
teeth were sold, hunters receiving from
81 to 81 pound for them. They are
removed by burying the heads and rot
ting out the teeth. OF the best teeth
about seventy make pound. The stuff
fling of alligators and the polishing Of
the teeth give employment to forty per-
sons. Unfortunately alligators grow
very slowly. At Is years Of age they
are only two feet long. A twelve-footer
may be supposed reasonably to be Is
years old. 1t is believed that they grow
as long as they live, and probably live
longer than any other animal.
In Jacksonville, which is the center
of the traffic, from 5000 to 10000 alli-
gators are sold to tourists annually
nearly all Of them baby ones. The lat
ter are collected in considerable num-
bers by professional hunters, who re-
ceive for them from $40 to $25 hun
dred. Some of them are disposed Of
alive at retail, but many are stuffed.
An infant alligator stuffed is worth 70
cents more than live one. Saurians
six to twelve feet long fetch from $12
to $15.-Washingte Star.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
A GOOD THING FOR WOMEN TO RE
MEMBE

That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham they
are communicating with a wOman-a
woman whose experience in treating
woman's ills is greater than that of any
living physician-male or female.
A woman can talk freely to woman
when it is revolving to relate her private
troubles to man-besides, a man does not
understand-simply because he is a man.
Many women suffer in silence and drift
along from bad to worse, knowing full well
that they should have immediate assist
ance, but natural modesty impels them to
shrink from exposing themselves to the
even their family physicians. 1t is I'M
necessary. Without money or price, you
can consult a woman, whose knowledge
from actual experience is greater than any
local physician living.
The following invitation is freely offered !;
accept it in the same spirit.
Women suffering from any form of fe-
male weakness are invited to freely COM
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letter are received, opened,
read and answered by women only, thus
between Mrs. Pinkham and the women Of
America which has never been broken and
has induced more than 100000 sufferers to
write; her for advice during the last four
months. Out of the vast volume of expert
e. ice which she has to draw from, it is more
tnan possible that she has gained the very
knowledge that will help your case. She
asks nothing in return except your good
will and her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very
foolish if she does not take advantage of
this generous offer of assistance.-Lydia E..
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
400 REWARD. m1oo

The readers of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, acquires a
constitutional treatment. HaIPs Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the potent
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprietary have so much faith in it's cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of Testimonials.
Address, F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

In general order issued recently the
president virtually recognizes tobacco
as an article essential to the we'll being
and sustenance of the soldier in times
of great exertion, as we'll as in times of
peace and routine. The order, which
emanates from the war department,
reads as follows:
"Under the authority vested in him
by section 1146, revised statutes, the
president hereby establishes an emer-
gency ration for troops operating for
short periods under circumstances which
require them to depend upon supplies
carried upon their persons. Its compo-
nent parts are as follows: Bacon, 10
ounces; hard bread, ! 6 ounces; pea meal,
ounces, or an equivalent in approved
material for making soup coffee, roast
ed and ground, Q ounces, or tea, half an
ounce; saccharin, grains; salt, ga
ounce; pepper, a ounce; tobacco, half an
ounce.
The secretary of war directs that this
emergency ration be resorted to only OH
occasions arising in active operations
when the use of the regularly establish
ed ration may be impracticable; that,
although its nutritive qualities permit
its use on half allowance, it will not be
SO used except in cases of everything me-
cessity and never for longer period
than ten days, and that not more than
five days. emergency rations be carried
on the person at one time.
By order Of the secretary Of war, the
subsistence department. will provide
tough paraffin paper for wrapping the
bacon; will furnish hard bread in grease
proof packages the pea meal in cylin-
drical packages, and the coffee, tea,
saccharin, salt, pepper and tobacco in
suitable PACKAGES w ashington Star.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
HE MADE A MISTAKE.
And Didn't Mend Matters q Bit When He
Discovered It.

And Didn't Mend Matters q Bit When He
Discovered It.
The fine looking young man who was
shown into the parlor was new one to
the old gentleman, who had lived in a
state of anxiety for years lest some one
would marry his charming daughter for
her money. All young men were under
suspicion with him, and he was partic-
ularly formal with those Of fine appear
ance The caller intended to observe the
proprieties by introducing himself, but
the host said in his stiffest business
tones:
"What can do for you, sir?"
II came to tell you, sir, that have
asked your daughter"-
Just as I expected, was snorted
back. cts pretty tough when man Of
affairs at my time Of life has to put in
half his time telling young whipper-
snappers that they can't have that girl
Of mine. There is the most mercenary
lot of men just coming into active life
that l have ever seen. I'd better give
my fortune to some charitable institu-
ton. You can't have her,
Perhaps if should explain
"There's nothing to explain. I've
heard it all more times than I have
hairs on my head. Of course you love
her. You can't live without her. You
have no money, but you're educated,
possess brave heart and will shield
her from all trouble. You Will
'Just to shield you from little pres
emit embarrassment will inform you
that I'm not in the least in love with
your daughter.
"What in thunder did you propose to
her for, then? Have you the unmitigated
gall to come in here and tell me that
you want my daughter when you're not
in love with her and not expect to get
kicked out? Why, YOU
Break away, papal' laughed the
vision of loneliness who hurried into the
room. "This is the gentleman visiting at
Mrs. Winton's, and he is arranging her
private theatricals for her. He has asked
me to take part, and referred him to
you"
The old gentleman glared hopelessly
for full minute and in his confusion
said brokenly:
Take her, my son, take her. DE
troit Free Press.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
BORN IN THE FAR ARCTIC.
Where the Daughter of a Wha1er First
Saw the Light.

Where the Daughter of a Wha1er FIRST
Saw the Light.
One thousand miles is not considered
a great distance nowadays under any
circumstances, so when Captain Sher-
man of the whaling steamer Beluga
announced on his arrival at San Fran
cisco recently that daughter had been
born to him within that distance OF
the north pole the news caused consld-
cradle of sensation in marine circles
there. 1t would be an item worth men,
tioning II the baby was born Of native
parents in such far-north part OF the
world. In all likelihood a baby never
saw the light of day on Herschel island
before. 1t is barren spot in the Arc
tic ocean. The island lies about north
OF the boundary line between the ex-
IRENE northern portion Of British
North America. 1t is considered far
northern trip for tourists to visit Sitka,
but from Sitka vessels must go thou
sands of miles to reach Herschel ISL
and. They go through the passes be-
tween the Aleutian islands, on through
Behring sea, and then skirt the coast
Of the northern side of Alaska for hun
dreds Of miles, cutting through the ice
Of the Arctic ocean most Of the way if
it be any season other than midsum-
mer.
Captain Sherman and his wife had
passed one summer at Herschel island,
and Mrs. Sherman was quite used to
the midnight sun of the summers and
the long darkness of the winter as
well. There was great TODD about the
birth of the baby. There were four
women at Herschel island to idolize the
little one. They were the wife of Cap
tain Gren of the Alexander, the wife
Of Captain w. P. Porter of the J. H.
Freeman, the wife of Captain Weeks
Of the Thrasher, and the wife Of Cap
tain John Cook Of the steamer
Navarch.
The whalers, most of whom had been
away from home for more than eigh-
teen months when the baby was born,
were greatly interested in the event,
and sent many presents to the happy
mother. There happened to be a cler
gyman of the Church Of England at the
camp. He had been sent to that odd
corner Of the globe as missionary, his
name being Rev. Mr.. Stringer. With
all the formality that was possible on
the barren island he christened the in
FAINT Helen Herschel Sherman.
At first there was some discussion
concerning the nativity of the little
stranger. Herschel island does not ap-
pear to have been claimed very vigor-
ously by any government. 1t is more
nearly north of British territory than
American, but it is reported that an
American arctic exploration party rails
ed the American flag there some years
ago. OF course, since the new woman
is carrying everything her own way, it
is important to know whether a girl
born on Herschel island Is an American
or not. This was settled, however, by
Rev. Mr.. Stringer, who held to the be-
lief that child born of American par
ents, even though born abroad, was an
American just the same.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA," and
"PIrCHER'S CASrORIA," as our Trade Mark.
I. DR.. Samuel Pitcher, Of Hyannis, Massachusetts,
was the originator of PITCHERS CASTORIA,"
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on
every wrapper This is the original " PITCHERS
CASTORIA" which has been used in the homes
of the mothers of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it Is
Tie kind JON hare aiaOays bought, and has the
signature of CIAS. H. FLETCHER on the
wrapper No one has authority from me to use
my name except The centaur Company of which
Chas H. Fletcher is President.
March 8, 1897. SAMUEI, PITCHER, Md,
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

hairdressers throng to the little place
from far and near to buy up the hair
Of the young peasant girls. The dealers
wander up and down the long narrow
street Of the town, each with a huge
pair of bright shears hanging from a
black leather strap around his waist,
while the young girls who wish to part
with their tresses stand about in the
doorway, usually in couples.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
THE BLUES.

This is synonym for that gloomy, harrassed
condition of the mind which has its origin in
dyspepsia All the ugly spirits that under the
name of the "blues," "blue DEVILS "megrims''
most cease1essly, vanish when attacted with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, that, moreover,
annihilates biliousness constipation, chills and
fever, kidney complaints and nervousness.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

The yearly consumption Of sugar in
the United States is about 100000
tons, or 1000, pounds, which is
equivalent to about sixty pounds for
every man, woman and child in the
country. The quantity Of salt con-
sumed is about 100000 tons, or 2,OOO,-
600 pounds less than the weight of the
sugar used.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
Satisfactory Evidence.

Chicago people don't need Roentgen
rays to convince them that there Is
something in their drinking water.
They feel it .wriggllng as it goes down
kansas City Star.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
The Boomer Question.

"Our society,"" said the young woman
who belongs, "has decided that boomers
shall be barred.''
GLOW vulgar said the girl who does
not belong. "They ought never to be in
other than solid cOlors.''
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
$4,000

SeAillimg's Best tea is the
best you can get for anything
like the money it costs.
SeAillimg's Best baking pow
der is the best you can get at
any price.
4 Schilng & Company
San Francisco 20o1
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

One hundred and fifty carloads of
wheat are at San Diego awaiting ship
ment to Great Britain.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

Mrs. Cumso-Your husband dresses very
quietly. Mrs. Cawker-Does he2 You
ought to hear him when he can't find his
collars. or his cuff-huttons because mislaid.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
The Distribution of Women.

Wyoming has the smallest female
population, 21,362; New York the larg-
est, 3,O2O,96O.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

We will forfeit 81 900 if any of our pub
lshed testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. THE PIso Co., Warren, Pa.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
PURE FOOD

Tea Garden Drips is pure sugar product
The sweetest and best favored table syrup ever
made.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

A man does not tire Of Circuses until
the very last thing.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
the sure reliance in this hour Of trial.
Thousands have found it the never-fail.
ing power to correct all Irregularities
and start the woman on the sea Of life
with that physical health all should
have.
Womb difficulties, displacements and
the horrors cannot exist in company
with Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22
PURE FOOD

Toboggan Maple Syrup is absolutely pure and
rich in flavor. Recommended by Physicians.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-10-22

Try schilling's Best tea and baking powder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-03
now WORRY AFFECTS THE BRAIN.

From Pharma ceutical Products
Modern science has brought to light nothing more
curlousy inter sting than the fact that worry Will
Kill. More remarkable sil IL has been able 10 de-
tcrmnc. from recent discoveries. just how worry
does Kill.
II is believed by many scientists who have fol-
lowed most carefully the growth oi the science Of
brain diseases thIt scores OF the deaths set down
to other causes due to worry. and that alone.
can readily understand IT, Briefly put. it amounts
10 this: Worry Injuries beyond repair certain cells
the BRAIN and the brain being The nutritvc cen
tire OF The body the other organs become gradually
injured. and when some disease OF these organs or
o combination Of them. arises, death finally ensues.
Thus does worry kill. lns!dousy, Ike many an
OF he. disease It creeps upon the brain In the form
of a single constant. never-lost idea. and as the
dropping of water period Of years will wear
pcrceptoly. but no less surely. destroy the brain
cells tha; lead all the rest-that are, so to speak.
the commanding officers Of mental power health
and melton. go.
Worry u make the theory still stronger. Is an
irrltart AZ certain points which produces little
harm II II comes at intervals or irrcguiarly. Oc-
ca siona worrying OF the system the brain can cope
with but The iteration and reiteration Of one idea.
OF a disquieting the cells of the brain are not
and the surface OF he brain struck licttly with a
hammer every few seconds, with mechanical pre-
cision with never sign OF et-up or the failure Of
stroke.
Just in this way uoes the annoying idea the mad
denng thought that will not be done away with
strike or fall upon certain cells never ccas-
Ing, and week by week diminishing the vitality Of
these delicate organisms that are so minute that
they can only be seen under the MICROSCOPE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-03
1oyc ISLAND SOCIAL NOTES.

new social club has been organized al Eiho"'
r, has been named the Pasme Social 'luo' anu
will be an important factor IN society a''''' ="
the winter. ,o.
At the last meeting Of the THURSDAY AFTERNOON
CIub the entertainment was provided by isaac
cha,wood a man nearly eighty years old. MT
sherwood gave recitals from number OF SNAKE
sneare's plays Mrs Wright also assisted ny re'''-
ing There was a large attendance OF club mem
bers and invited guests
The pupils Of the Mineola Chapel sunday-schoo'
are beginning to think about Santa Claus ALREADY.
In order that he may not forget them they VIII
,ivc an entertainment for his benefit next FRIDAY
evening II will be an art exhibition. and prom
,s.s N be entertaining Refreshments Will be on
sale. c,
The marriage Of Miss Lille Patterson OF Glen
Cove formerly OF Sea Cliff, 10 Arthur DICKSON OF
Glen Cove. will take place on IhanHssNms Eve.
The marriage OF Miss Edith Smith TO p'niel
yu,.z Of Inwood is announced 10 take place In
the near future
tn. Kings Daughters Of Great Neck have reor-
eanzed for the winters work. The circle VIII be
rcpresented at the county convention In Hampstead
on Tuesday.
The Little Neck Social cub will have enter
tainment, feature OF when VIII De rake"a!h'
on Thursday evening.
Extensive preparations are being made for the
Nassau Hospital fair. when is 20 be held AT this
Mineola fair grounds next Saturday afternoon and
evening The women in charge OF the anair are
anxious TO make !, success both socially and
financially and the work is one which should re-
ceive the support o. al Queens County residents.
The Millburn Literary Society will have NEE
ing on Tuesday evening at the home Of Mrs. \.
Nj. Smith IN Baldwns. The Programme Commit
tee has arranged for good entertainment
Invitations will soon be issued for the marriage
OF Miss Florence Butcher. Of Sea GIN. TO John
Hoffman OF NewYork. Tho rafI!ase Will It Is
understood. take place in he second week in Oc-
tobcr.
The crbbagc tournamen; is to begin in Hemp
stead Monday evening u VIII be held ~ Tie
Cycle Club building. Entries closed yesterday.