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Some ROYAL Titles.

The kings and queens of England
were not always styled "his" or "her''
majesty or after the pattern of that
bestowed upon Victoria -'her most
gracious majesty" Henry ~ was styled
Ibis grace Henry VI, "his most ex-
cellent grace" Edward ", thigh and
mighty prince" Henry VII, Ibis grace
and his majesty" Henry VIII, Ibis
highness' and afterward Ibis males
ty." Subsequently the English kings
were styled Ibis sacred majesty +"
While ON the subject it may not be un-
interesting to give the meaning of some
royal titles-thus: King means father
kaiser and car. Caesar, or autocrat, a
contraction of Samoderebeta; duke
means leader; emperor. commander
hospcdar, master Of the house; khan,
provincial chief slandgrave, land reeve
margrave, border reeve; nizam, ruler;
pharaoh, light of the world; shah, pro-
tector; sheik, elder; sultan, ruler.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Had Rock and Rye.

In every Kansas town there is an old
topper who is denied whisky by the drug
store keeper. 1t is usually the case that
his family has warned them. The
problem of his life, says the Pittsburg
Dispatch, therefore, is how to circum.
vent the drug stores and procure his
beverage, and it must be confessed
that at times his methods rise to the
heights Of genius.
Several times recently the old topel
of Smith Center has appeared at a
drug store with quart bottle to which
could be seen a great wad of gum cam.
phor. He made affidavit that his wife
needed a mixture of alcohol and cam.
phor for her aches and pains, and the
druggist filed the bottle according tc
request.
Finally the old topper began coming
so often and so regularly that the drug.
gist became suspicious. He took the
bottle behind his prescription case and
fished out the gum camphor. 1t was
rock candy.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
The Hone of the Republic.

Law, learning, charity are insufficient
to save our nation from vice, ignorance
and infidelity. All have been tried and
found wanting. But add to them the
practical morality Of Christianity and a
pure and honorable citizenship Is as
sured beyond all fear. 1t is hard to
convince the people of this tremendous
fact, sustained by all history ancient
and modern, Jewish and Pagan. be-
lieve in churches, colleges and houses
Of mercy, and support them all, but my
hope is in citizenship, born Of Chris
tan faith and practice; give us these
and the republic will live forever.
We are in danger of forgetting the
sad fact in history that the fate of re-
publics is empire. Can we reverse the
verdicts of history? 1 believe we can
by the application Of the principles OF
Christianity to American Citizenship
John p. Newman, D. D.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Built from One Rock.

The following story comes from Wat
erloo, Iowa: The members Of the Pres
byterian Church decided to erect a new
place Of worship. Stone was scarce; in
fact, there were no quarries and no
rock suitable for building purposes nigh
at hand. At last their attention was
called to what was apparently large
bowlder, which stood in the middle of
plain about eight miles from the
town. This huge mass of rock was like
an island in the midst Of vast sea.
About eight feet Of it projected above
ground. The work Of excavat1ng this
gigantic bowlder was at once begun.
When exposed to view it was found to
be twenty-eight feet high, thirty feet
long and twenty feet wide. On this
monolith the workmen began their la
bors with drill, hammer and dynamite,
and the enormous rock was converted
into building stones. The pieces were
conveyed to the town, and before long
a wonderful metamorphosis was ap-
parent, and then this giant bowlder,
after resting undisturbed for countless
years and buried by the deposits OF
ages, was transformed into beautiful
church. In its rough state this greater
rock is estimated to have weighed more
than $500 tons.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
NO DIFFERENCE.

Physical troubles of a like nature COM
ing form different causes are often puz.
zie to those who suffer pain as to their
treatment and cure, as in the case of lum-
bago from cold or strain in some way
to the same muscles. The treatment
of such need not differ one with the other.
Both are bad enough and should have
prompt attention, as nothing disables so
much as lame back. The use of St.
Jacobs Oil will settle the question. Its
efficacy is so sure in either case there is
no difference in the treatment and no
doubt of the cure.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
One Of the Faithful.

Dew talkin' on de Scripters en- a-changin'
EN- about
En- takin' all de sweetness Of de op-time
Bible out;
Dey preachin' en- dey teachin' IN de
stranges' sorter way,
But raise up in de Bible en- holdin' dar
to-day!
heahs 'em in de pulpits des a-mix1n' up
de tex
A-tellin' folks bout dis worP en- de doin's
of de mex;
Dey don't believe in Jonah, en- Joshua's
laid away;
But de Bible interdooced 'em, en- holdin'
dar to-day!
I turns de OF time pages, en- everywhar l
see
De promises like rainbows in de storm
OATS over me;
l pass through fiery trials en- cross de
rivers wide,
En- reach de pleasant pastur's on de shin
in other side.
In de valley @ de shadder it's sweet ez
sweet kin be
A rod en- staff to comfort en- lamp dat
shines fer me;
A fr'en' dat's still onfailin'-de trues' en-
de bes'-
A light dat's in de winder when we goin'
home to res.
OATS why holdin' to it; read its mean
in plain;
It sends me all my sunshine en- de Lawd
is in de rain;
Dey's teachin' en- dey's preachin' in every
sorter way,
But raise up in de Bible en- holdin' dar
TODAY!
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

that doeth my Fathers will" Not the
son that promised, but he that went,
was the one who received the reward.
This one thing do" not "This one
thing l think" made Paul. "Whatso-
ever We do, do it heartily" Going about
continually doing good was the exam
pie left by Christ; and the promise Is
given, "To them who by patient contin-
uance in we'll doing seek for glory and
honor and Immortality, eternal life."-
Parish Visitor.
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This is due to the fact that the company icOn-
trolls some inventions and discoveries which
have no equal in the whole realm of medical
science
So much deception has been practiced in adj
vertising that this grand old company now
makes startling Offer!
They1will send their magically effective ap-
pliance and a months course of restorative
remedies positively on trial, without expense,
to any reliable man.
Not dollar need be paid until results
are known to and acknowledged by the
patient.
The Erie Medical Company's Appliance and
RENE have been talked of and written
about till every man has heard of them.
The highest medical authoritiessin the world
have lately commended them.
They possess marvellous power to vitalize,
develop, restore and sustain.
They create vigor, healthy tissue, new life.
They stop drains that sap the energy.
They cure all effects of evil habits, excuses,
overwork.
They give full strength, development and
tone to every portion and organ of the body
Failure impossible, age no barrier.
This "Trial Without Expense" offer is limi-
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No C. o. d. scheme, nor deception; no expo
sure-a clean business proposition by COM
pany of high financial and professional stand
ing
WriteutoTsthe ERIE MEDICAL COMPANY,
Buffalo. N. Y, and refer to their offer in this
DIAPER
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Converts in Japan.

Bishop McKin, the Episcopal prelate
Of Toxic, says that Of total of 10000
converts in Japan, the Roman Catholics
are first with about $4,000, and the
Greek Catholics second with $4,000
The Episcopalians number in the neigh
borhood Of 10000. He says that in the
matter Of church government, ritual
and theology, the Episcopal and Greek
Catholic churches in Japan are closer
than any other religious bodies, and In
Inmates that the two bodies may soon
be united.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
African Appreciat ton.

of his experiences in preaching to the
negroes in the South. At the close Of
one of his, meetings very large old
colored woman came dp to him and
shook his hand warmly while she said:
"God bless you, Brudder Jones! You's
evahbody's preacher, an evahbody
loves ter heah you preach, an evan
niger loves to heah you; an Brudder
Jones, you breaches mo- like niggah
than any white man that evan lived;
an Brudder Jones, you've got white
skin, but tank de Lawd, you've got a
black heartv'-Outlook.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets infamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness is the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to it's nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever: nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
The Wrong Thing.

TODD the right thing at the wrong time
is as bad as to do the wrong thing al
any time. How often have we blum
dered just at this point! If we review
the past we will see that in many cases
we have brought trouble upon our
selves, not because we did a wrong
thing, but because we did just the right
thing to be done, but we did it at the
wrong time. We need great caution
and care. Guard well this point.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA," and
PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark.
1, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massachusetts.
was the originator off, PITCHERS CASrORIA,"
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
the Kind yoH hare afVays bought, and has the
signature of cHAS. 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.
Aza,cA 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD.
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Atmospheric Temperature.

The temperature of the atmosphere
cools, on an average, about one degree
for every 800 feet that we ascend or
warns at the same rate as we descend
The mean temperature at the north
pole is 0 and at the equator between so
and 80 degrees We can, therefore, get
into temperature one degree colder
for every 70 or so miles that we travel
north, and in temperature one degree
warmer for every 70 or 80 miles that
we travel south. -Philadelphia Times
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thing help SO much. I have better
health than I ever had in my life. ]
feel like new person, perfectly
strong. I give the Compound all the
credit. I have recommended it to sew
eral of my friends who are using 1t
with like results. It has cured me OF
several female diseases. I would not
do without Mrs. Pinkham's remedies
for anything. There is no need of 80
much female suffering Her remedies
are sure cure. "-MRs. ELLA KRINER,
Knightstown, Henry Co., Ind.
BY the way, the leading druggists
tell us that the demand for Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ia
simply beyond their power of under
standing; and, what is best Of all, it
does the work promptly and well g
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
The Loftiest Spirit.

A young woman whose life was full
of lofty ambitions found herself oc-
cupied day after day with disagree
able household tasks. AS the future
seemed to shut down hopelessly around
these homely duties, the girl grew COM
planning and bitter. One day her
father, who was the village doctor, said
to her: "Do you see those walls? They
are cheap, worthless things in them
selves, but in one put deadly poison,
in another a sweet perfume, in another
healing medicine. Nobody cares for
the Walls themselves, but for what they
carry. So with our duties, insignificant
and worthless in themselves, but the
patience or anger or high thinking OF
bitterness which we put in them, chat
Is the important thing, the immortal
thing" A celebrated Frenchman said:
Perfection consists not in doing extra
ordinary things, but doing ordinary
things with an extraordinary spirit"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Cost of SaIutine the Sun.

The United States has not particu.
larly large military establishment-in
fact, it is regarded as meager for such
an extnsive territory-neither has 1t
many posts from which the sun is sa-
luted at morning and evening. Still 1t
costs the Government $4,000 annually
for ammunition for the morning and
evening gun, which figures out the ex-
pense at $54.79 for each of the 365 days
in the year.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

work; and SO they run Off to vain and
often wicked amusements. Gambling,
what does that ruinous vice come from
save from idleness of head, from hav-
ing nothing to amuse your minds with
save cards and dice? and so
"The devil finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do"
Therefore if you want to keep your
brain and thoughts out of temptation,
read and learn; get useful knowledge;
and all knowledge say all knowledge
must be useful. care little what
you read, provided you do not read
wicked books; or what you think Of,
provided you do not think of sin and
folly. For all knowledge must be use
full, because it Is knowledge of Gods
works. Nothing lives upon earth but
what God has made. Nothing happens
upon earth but what God has done. So
whatever you study, you may be GER
tain you are studying Gods works and
Gods laws; and they must always be
worth the study Of rational beings and
children of God. Learn what you like,
only learn; for you are in Gods world,
and as long as you learn about Gods
world your time cannot be thrown
away.-Rev. O. Kingsley.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
:. Scarcity of Material.

1.-THE Rev. Mr. Jingle is running his
mission in regular vaudeville style
Had pie eating match there on Mon
day, and last night he offered prize tc.
the mother who would wash the great
est number Of boys faces IN the short
est time K was dead failure. .
What was the trt.uhle!"
"Couldn gtt the boys '~-Clevelnn
Plain Dealer
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

A whistling moth is an Australian
rarity. There is CLASSY space on the
wings crossed with ribs When the
moth wants to whistle, it strikes these
ribs with its antenn@, which have q
knob at the end The sound Is a love
call from the male to the female
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Empty Heads.

verify believe that a great deal Of
bad company, drunkenness and folly
and sin, comes from mere want Of
knowledge, from emptiness Of head. A
young man or young. woman will not
learn, will not read, and therefore they
have nothing useful or profitable to en-
ploy their leisure hours, nothing to
think Of when they are not actually at
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Some Satisfaction.

Mrs. Bridewell-I'm glad l wasn't
born in France. Just think of having
your husband selected for you by some
body else!
Mrs. Oldham-I know; but there's the
consolation of having somebody to
blame 1t on to.-Judge.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Facing the Music.

The spirit of this smile is used by
John Bunyan in the meditation "Of the
Horse and Drum, - in his Book For
Boys and Girls; or, Country Rhymes For
Children, published in 1885. OF the
genuine Christian he says, inter ALA:
Let drummors beat the charge or what they
will,
They IL nose them, face them, keep their PLACES
still.
Notes and Queries
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
A DERVISH MIMIC.


Among the men who now leaped off
the railway trucks and hurried off to
their breakfasts was one black ex-
dervish worthy Of mention, says the
London Times. This was SoGnid, the
Soudanese jester Of the camp, who can
always raise a roar Of laughter in the
working gangs, and is Of distinct serv
Ice, keeping up the mems spirits, as he
does, by clever mimicry and queer
tricks. A bugler in Hicks Pasha's ILL
fated army, he was captured by the
dervishes and taken to the Mahdis
camp at Omdurman. There he dlscov-
cred that he could make his life easier
by playing the buffoon, and he became
the Jester of Wad ell Bishara, the ia
nous emir who commanded the dervish
forces that were opposed to us last
year. He used to be called up to amuse
his masters friends by giving imita-
tons Of the British officers with whom
he had been brought into contact.
Recaptured by us last year at the
battle of Hafir, he now, when not en-
ployed in rail-laying, keeps the camp
in roar by his close limitations Of his
former master Bishara and other derv-
ish notables. Seeing strangers in camp,
he approached us with a comical wad-
die, and then proceeded, surrounded
by crowd Of his appreciative country
men, to favor us with what was GER
tainly very extraordinary entertain
ment. First he impersonated the great
Emir Yunes; sword over shoulder, he
staggered up and down as through a
dervish camp, Boosting of his prowess
and declaring that he would destroy
the enemies Of God and drive the Eng
lish into the sea. Then he suddenly be-
came Ward ell Bishara, the true soldier,
with graver mien than before; speaking
calmly and deliberately, he walked
with slow dignity leader Of men, CIV
ing orders to his officers in precise
terms. The different characters Of the
two emirs were so clearly brought out
by this close observer and marvellous
mimic that one felt one would almost
be able to recognize the two men with
certainty if ever one met them. From
the grave he passed to the ludicrous; he
took off the mannerisms Of a native
clerk on the railway works, of an i'm
patient bimbashi carrying on CONVEX
sation through the telephone with an
indistinct but imperturbable Egyptian
at the other end Of the wire. Next, with
q most CHASTITY realism, he gave us
representation Of hanging man. 1t
was true to life and to death, for Somid
must have witnessed many an execu-
ton by hanging in the dervish camp.
Then he became Wad ell Bishara
again at the battle Of Haf1r, encourag-
ing his men and laughing scornfully at
the shells which burst around him, the
sound of which Somid faithfully repro
duced. A variety Of other tricks were
performed by this versatile black. Later
in the day we came across him again.
at work on the railway. He had just
laid down a rail, and, seeing us, pro-
ceeded to initiate the action of one
sketching a portrait. In moment we
recognized every turn Of the head and
hand, the pose, even the expression Of
face Of one of the war artists with us;
1t was q wonderful piece Of pantomime
and mimicry.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

The dairy business of Missouri, nc
cording to the agricultural department
of that state, represents an investment
Of over S., 900, 900 and an annual out
put of 81, 100000
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Where All Are Interested.

A significant evidence of Scotch good
sense is afforded by the signs on the
chairs and benches in the Glasgow
parks, Protect your property, thus
reminding each citizen that he is part
owner and has interests which he must
care for.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17


No right thing is impossible.
The pig would rather have swill than
roses.
A cats heaven would have to be full
Of mice.
Marrying for money is an expensive
Investment.
The man who has hobby will never
lack for exercise.
The world takes off it's hat to the man
going up the ladder.
What the fox lacks in legs he has to
make up in cunning.
A large head may be as empty as
last years birds nest.
Why be troubled about the trouble
that may never happen.
The devil roars with laughter when
protested Christians fly at each others
thrOats.
The only thing in the world so grand
as the death Of Christian is the life of
q Christian.
It was because Job devoted all his
time to walking uprightly that he sue
ceeded so we'll.
There are multitudes Of people in our
churches who, if knocked off their "spir-
ltual standing" would not fall far
enough to break any bones.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
MISERY BY THE WHOLESALE,

Is what chronic inactivity of the liver gives
yellow tint, the tongue fouls, and so does the
breath, sick headaches, pain beneath the right
ribs and shoulder blade are felt, the bowels
become constipated and the stomach disor-
dered The proven remedy for this catalogue
of evils in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, medi-
cine long and professionally recommended,
and sovereign also for chills and fever, nervous
ness and rheumatism.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

Negotiations extending over three
years were necessary before Michigan
man could buy two islands, comprising
five acres, from the government The
price paid was So 80
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN
DRIPs, TOBoGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN
grocers in cans only. Money refunded if goods
are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation
See that the manufacturers name is litho-
graphed on every can.
THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

The leaders of flock Of migrating
wild geese become tired sooner than
others and are frequently relieved by
their fellows
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ing out plans will
not amount to any
thing unless the
thought be follow
ed by determined
will to execute. Not
the faithful talker,
but the faithful
toiler, leaves the
broad mark Of
work accomplished.
"Not he that saith
Lord, Lord, but he
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
A Failure.

New Servant found this coin upon
your desk, sir.
Master-I'm glad you are honest
put it there purposely to test your hon
esty.
New Servant-That' what thought.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

"King solomen's Treasure" only Aphrodis-
iacal Tonic known (See Dictionary $500 a box,
8 weeks treatment. MASON CHEMICAL Co., P. O.
Box TAI, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

For Lung and Chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs.
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Open to the Public.

Zone thing surprised me out in Vel
lowstone park. %
"What was that?''
II didn't see any signs around Keep
off the geysers. '"-Chicago Record
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17
Anything for a Quiet Life.

Aunt-Well, Bobby, what do you
want to be when you grow up?
Bobby (suffering from parental di1
aiuline-An orphan.-Tid-Bits
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-12-17

Hin may be ugly but it understands
ne art Of beauty culture.
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"Your guest didn't stay long" "No; she
begged me to treat her like one of the family,
but whensI did so she got mad and left.'