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Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

The craze for royal ancestry has be-
come so violent in Baltimore, owing to
the establishment of the new Order of
the Crown that the Peabody library is
overrun with persons wishing to con-
suit its fine collection of the histories
of English counties, which contain long
genealogical lists and show just where
various royal lines shot out dubious
connections with the Smiths, the
Joneses and the Browns. All kinds of
kings are in demand, but, according to
the Baltimore papers, any old king will
do for most of those who seek royal
descent.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

1t was forty-three years ago that
the American Government was busily
engaged in patroiling our coasts in or
der to prevent the departure Of filibus-
tering expeditions from this country to
Cuba And at irregular intervals ever
since then the great republic has had to
DO this petty but costly form of police
duty at the command Of Spain. It's
getting monotonous.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

1t VIII be well for the Americans
who are interested in the Nicaragua
Canal enterprise to keep their eyes on
the Panama Canal Work on that en-
terprise has not been abandoned, but
70 still proceeding, and about onethird
Of the waterway is completed. 1t is
true that this Is the least difficult por-
ton. but 1t Il estimated that the bal
snce of the work can be done for
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

Just imagine the fun Emile Zola can
have with the publishers after this
cruel Paris trial is over. Write for oO
francs a word? Im-pos-ee-ble! Also,
parbleu!
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

Paper horseshoes are said to last
longer than those made of metal.
Why not paper harness? Horses wear
ing paper collars may yet ornament our
streets.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

Joaquin Miller says that Alaska used
to be a tropical country. That's it!
why couldn't some man have told us
Of the Klondike in the day when ferns
instead Of Ice packs fringed the edge Of
Yukon river7 But Fate seems to have
ordered that the man who wants money
should always be little too late.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08
country.

The Canadian Government has i'm
posed tax of two dollars a gallon on
all whisky going into the Yukon coun-
try. 1t is stated that IL this tax does
not stop the traffic it will be raised.
Doubtless 1t will be raised.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

Scotch whisky Is really a remarkable
product. OF the 2S,OO0,OOO gallons made
In Scotland last year 30,0OO,OOO were
consumed at home, 30,OOO,OOO sent to
England and 10000. 900 shipped to this
country.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

There Is every reason to believe that
the only insect found in the importa-
tions of American fruits into Germany
Is the humbug.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

A Boston physician says certain
amount of tight-lacing is beneficial.
The fault is the ladies don't know
where to draw the lire.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

This German embargo on American
fruits simply shows that the Kaiser has
never had an opportunity to sample
Georgia watermelon.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

The Cleveland Leader has discovered
q new word. 1t says that 'in Philadel-
phia people who have led fast lives
and then reformed are called 'ginks.' :"
This statement seems to refute itself.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08
A promoter named Small wants to
organize peanut combine in Virginia.
Shucks!

When the good man dies the tears
are shed which be in life prevented
from flowing.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

The young onion Is a very seductive
vegetable, but it invariably gives q
man away.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

The bows Of the North American In
dams were usually made from a species
Of Usage orange.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-08

The travel to Hotel del Coronado this
year has been something remarkable
for it's duration into the spring season.
On former years the middle of Feb
ruary marked the height of the sea-
son, while this year the register shows
over four hundred and fifty guests at
the present date. The tourists unani-
mously agree that Eastern people are
more and more inclined to spend their
winters and springs in California,
rather than abroad or in Florida.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
The Sheep Market.
Clay, Robinson & Co.'S. weekly she

Clay, Robinson & Co.'S. weekly sheep circular is as follows:
 KANSAS CITY, April g, 1ses.-Receipts for the week were 10000 as compared with 1s, 400 one week ago, showing 10000 short of the same week last year and decrease of 39. 900 thus far this year Mondays receipts were liberal, large proportion of which were Colorado lambs The market was firm and active on muttons, while lambs were weak to a shade lowe. One string of choi' biackfaced lambs sold at 5.6215, but the bulk went at S5.25 to $5 40. Tuesdays mar ket WAS strong and active on all kinds except spring lambs, which sold 50 to 75 cents lower Wednesdays supply was the largest of the month. most of which were lambs. The market was active all along the line. Best yearlings and muttons were strong to 10 cents higher, but lambs were weak to 10 cents lower, and in some instances 20 cents lower than Monday. Our sale that day to Armour of $40. wethers. weighing l09 pounds. for MT Peter Jansen at $4 65. was the highest figure reached this year. Most of the fat sheep on Thursday were direct to Swift. The market was firm and active. Our sale for Mir. Peter Jansen of s2-pounds Colorado ewes to Armour was another 't0p-notcher" for the yesr by I5 cents ner cwt. F-'7ev's receipts were mod. crate. Trading wne brisk at steady to strong prices. but not qnotibly higher. To-day (Sa,ur- day) most everything was direct to Swift and there is no change tp note Tn the market. For the week spring lambs sold at s6 50 to $7.25; fed lambs, $5.25 to s5.e5: yearlngs. s4 50 to s. %; best muttons. $40 to ss.e5 fat ewes, s3.75 to A.15 breeding ewes stockers and feeders. s. .25 to $500; clipped stock 40 to 75 cents lower than above quotations
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
As 10 Independence.

WAsH1NGToo, D. O., April 12.-Aftel "onTrnss odiorrned th1s afternoon il was understood that tomorrow would be 9 day big with fate. Speaker Reed has been iaborink earnestly for decided action, and It is sad this evening that the republicans Of the house and sen ate viii stand for the same report, which will be the freedom of Cuba and forcibie election of Spain from the con- tinent. It is practically agreed to- night that the form of resolution to be presented to congress tomorrow will provide for immediate armed interven- tion and diving Spain of the island. There will be no recognition of the present insurgent government. That is to be gwen to the government organ ized by the people, after they had es- tablished one.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
ReceLtion of GeheraI Lee

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 12.-Con- sul Lee was gwen a rousing reception on hIs arrival here this afternoon. He testified before the Senate Foreign Re- latlons committee. This committee will report resolutions to-day.
 The presidents message not propos- ing to grant the insurgents lndepen- dence was the cause of hot day in the senate, and many fierce resolutions were introduced, but tabled.
 The president may send another mes- sage in the next two days, giving new facts in regard to the duration of the armistice and other facts in connection with the SpGnIsn-AInuIlCan OUHtIUVeI- sv that were not in his possession on Monday. LL is stated that these facts would probably change the whole sltu- ation, and would call for immediate ac. tion by congress, It IS believed that General Lee communicated the facts to the president this afternoon that are necessary for him to communicate to congress at once.
 The cabinet decided to-day not to ln' terrupt diplomatic relations with Spain.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
Nm the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April l2'-The senate galleries were we'll filled when the senate met to-day. The naval ap- propriation bill was reported and placed on the calendar.
 Lindsay (Dem.) of Kentucky, offered the following resolution
 Resolved, first That the contemplated mili- tary operations against the Spanish armies in island of Cuba should be carried on in concert with the military forces under command of General Maximo Gomez, such concert should be secured through arrangements between this government and the Cuban revolutionary au. thorities; provided, they shall concede to com manding officers of the United States army all right to control and direct all military opera. tions.
 Second That all such military operations should be carried on to secure stable and indt pendent republican form of government and the President of the United States be empower od or directed, if necessary, to use the land and
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
California Quaranti tine.
Southwestern stockman. i


 The Live Stock Sanitary Board has been in session this week attending to routine matters, and also had up for consideration numerous requests and applications from California cattlemen who are desirous of shipping their cat : tie out CT the droUJh-sJEicken sections Of that state.
 While the federal authorities have modified the1r rrlioo pc ~alqfas to tl7 qt state, making 1t possible to move the starving cattle from one part of he state to another. the fact remains that statute on our books allows no cattle from the state of California to come to Arizona, at any time, or under any con- dltions. It is therefore not within the power of the sanitary board to modify this matter in any way, and the only means to be employed is to have the law repealed. Speaking for Arizona, it is generally supposed that the statute is a good measure, and as such will hardly be repealed. The meeting of the board resulted in nothing new as to cat | tie.
 The sheep men of California are in a position about as deplorable as the cat tlemen, but to them some hope is ex- tended in the fact that they can get their focks out. provided they are in healthy condition. Many have already been shipped to this territory, and there are many others to follow. Sheep are selling there for $1 to S1.25 per head, and large numbers will be pur- chased, provided they can stand the ex- animation. tis required that the sheep shall be free from any contagious dis. ease, and certificate from reputable official veterinarian, either in the em- plOy of the state or a county of the state. must accompany the shipment. setting forth that no disease of any kind exists. In addition. the sheep will have to be thoroughly dipped previous to shipment. This will admit the sheep.
 In order to be more thoroughly ac- ouainted with the conditions existing among the fiocks of California, the board ordered Veterinarian Norton to proceed to California and make 8 close inspection O. those seCtIODs where the sheep range, and report to the board what he finds. He is there fer that purpose now. and vii! be back in about a week or ten days. Whether modi- 1 fication of their present ruling will then i be made. sests entirely with matters as he finds them there.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
A Great Disappointment.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April 11.-There is great disappointment in congress over the presidents message. The re- publicans are dissatisfied, and the dem- ocrats are bowling mad. There was no meeting of the Foreign Relations con- mittee to-day, but they are likely to make report to morrow. Congress sional sentiment is very strongly op- posed to allowing matters to rest in the presidents discretion, as he recom- mends, The administration and it's friends are trying hard to hold the re- publicans in line.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

About 7:30 o'clock last evening three prisoners escaped from the Territorial prison by breaking the lock off a small gate in the east wall of the prison. They were Chas. Smith, engineer of the elec- tric light plant Frank Armer, head cook, and William Arnett, an inmate of the hospital. Their absence was not discovered until o'clock, when one of the guards went into the kitchen to lock the cook in his cell. Finding the kitchen vacant, the guard gave the alarm, and further investigation devel- oped the fact that not only the cook had escaped but the two other men named above had gone with him. Five men were at once placed on their trail and is more than likely they will be captured before night.-Yuma Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
Making Ready.

OLD PotNT COMFORT, VA, Aprll 12.- The Flying Squadron Is ready for in. stant departure, and Commander-in. Chief Schley is not the man to delay The last work done was some small gun practice aboard the Brooklyn. The of fcers have sent all their medals, sou venoirs, etc., ashore. During the past few days they have seen their wIves, relatives and friends who came to bid them good bye. Commodore Schley spent last night ashore, but to-day he went cn board the flagship Brooklyn, and is D ow ready for business.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

c Conn. Courant to arouse the conserva-
 tive people to the support of the ,presi-
 dent, in order to prevent 8 majority of
 the senators and representatives from
 carrying out their intention to force war
 upon the country. Tnasmuch as the con- stitution confers the sole authority to
 make war upon 8 majority of senators and representatives, it would be inter- esting to know what power the "oon. servative people," even granting that they could have been aroused by sucb an absurd appeal, could command that could override the constitutional power of congress. A bottle of good strono smelling salts is what Mir. J. Addison Porter needs a great deal more than he does the republicaa nomination for pov- ernor of Conuectic it, although the dem ocrats of that state would probably re jC:ce to see him n0mjnstef His -vs- te'ical appeal wIl douhtlass get any claims he ever had -ga the norr'uati0n laug1eQ out O Ghe ueid.
 If bill, which has been favorahIy re- ported to the'house, becomes 8 law, ex- Confederate soldiers who may hereafter serve ninety days in the United States army or navy will be entitled to all the benefits provided for ex-United States soldiers in the act of June 37. 1890, gen. erally known as the ''de pendent pen sion act" The bill as originally intro duced merely provided as an induce mem for the Union veterans of the late war to enlist for the war with Spain that enlistment should not operate to stop pensions now being drawn, but the com mittee thought the ex-Confederate vet erans would also make desirable re- cruits, and it was amended as above.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
naval forces to make this joint resolution efrec

naval forces to make this joint resolution effec tive.
 Allen, of Nebraska. introduced a joint resolution. declaring,
 That state of war exists between the United States and the kingdom of Spain and that the political existence and national independence ot the Republic of Cuba is hereby recognized
 That the President of the United States be di- rected to at once take such effective steps as may be necessary to se' ure the immediate termina- tion of hostilities in Cuba, and an independent government for the people thereof.
 Both resolutions were referred.
 Speeches were made by Messrs. Ma son, PsScoe and Allen for free Cuba.
 Tn the resolutions to be offered to- morrow there will be paragraph hold ing Spain responsible for the loss of the Maine,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
What the British Say.

LONDON, April 11.-A London paper. commenting on the presidents mes- sage, says: "The general opinion IS that he is owned by Wall street, and he would, if possible, saddle big Cuban and Spanish debt upon his country in order that speculstors might prosper ; All the London jor rnals, with few ex- captions, believe that congress will in no wise accede to his request that he be empowered to use the American army and navy to stop hostilities.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake and enter prislng than St. Johns Drug company, who spare no pains to secure the best of everything in their line for their many customers. They now have the valuable agency forDr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is producing such furor all over the country by its many startling cures. It absolutely cures Asthma. Bronchitis. hoarseness and all affections of the throat, chest and lungs. Call at above drug store and get trial bottle free or g regular size for 90 cents and $1,0O. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
ALL THE WORLDS A BIKE.
Yale Record I

Yale Record.I If Boston really is the Hub," We think, then, no be frank, That Philadelphia is the tire, And Kansas is the crank. Chicago must tfe pedal be, Because the feet are there. And New York is the handle bar That steers the whole affair,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
AMpal SfafiOnc

+Meal stations.
 Limited trains No 8, westbound, and No f. eaStbound run semi-weekly.
 No. leaves Chicago 6 p. m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; passes Albuquerque l2l5 D. m., Fri- days and Mondays; BarStow 2:l5 ?. m Tuesdays and Saturdays, arriving at Los Angeles $50 pm. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Passengers for north of Mojaye holding tick cts reading direct via Mojave change at Barstow to No. 5
 No will leave Los Angeles at 8, m. Tues days and Fridays passing Barstow at TAO D. m and Needles TAO D. m same days: Albuquerque S:S5 p m, Wednesdays and Saturdays arriving at Chicago 9:4S & m. Fridays and Mondays. Passengers from north of Mojave may take the limited either at Barstow or The Needles Only firSt-class tickets sold at full rates are honored on the limited trains.
 Pullman palace sleeping cars daily through between Los Angeles and Chicago and Wi Hams and San Francisco.
 Pullman tourist sleeping cars dail- through between Chicago and San Francisco and Chicago and Los Angeles
 Tourist cars leave San Francisco every Tues day nd Los Angeles every Wednesday, running through to Kansas City, Chicago and Boston. The only line reaching the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
 Ask foTa beautifully Illustrated book which will be mailed Cree
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The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
Having 8 Tough Time.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April 12.-The republicans are having hard time get ting together in caucus and conference, and they are not agreeing. Cuba's cause has been much strengthened by Consul General Lees appearance here. The senate. especially IS inclined to break away from the president.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

When Lircoln'7 first cal for 5,010 volunteers was made there Eaa some gpecula5ao1-ss .c wLeI6 su DsaLY men were to come from. But the problem vas not long unsclyed. Before the var ended the smallest state jn the union had furnished almost as many. Already there is apprehension in some quarters teat, in the event of 8 war with Spaln, the supply of soldiers will largely exceed the demand, and Congressman Marsh of Illinois has this early taken occasion to call the attention of the president to the prior right of the regularly organ ized state militia to be called into ser vice. Theincident is characteristically American and not lacking in encourag. ing suggestiveness.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
DuckIen, $ Arn1ca salve.

The Best SaIve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 9 cents per box. For sale by St.. Johns Drug Co.'S Drug Store.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

One persistent office seeker, Ventured in to the White House the other day, so the story goes, and received this well- merited reply from the president: "The man who feels that be cannot wait for postoffice appointment at time like this does not deserve the place and will not get it ;"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
The Message.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April I1.-Presi dent Mckinley, in his message deliv- cred to-day, asks congress to empower him to take necessary measures to ter miuate hostilities in Cuba The mes. sage reviews at length the entire ques- tion. The consensus Of opinion made h.- members of congress generally fs that it will take the matter into it's own hands and drive the Spanish from the island
 The consular reports show terrible condition of affairs prevailing in Cuba.
 Consul General Lee IS being rushed to the capital on special train, with all possible speed. The towns along the route made rousing demonstrations
 The senate Foreign Relations con- mittee this after oon and evening con- sidered the message, and may report tomorrow in executive session.
 It is reported here tonight that the United States consul has left Manila, Phillipine Islands.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
Pranarlng Ea.olutinns

WAsHIEGToy. D. C., April I1.-Sfany senators and congressman were busily engaged tonight preparing resolutions
 to he offered to morrow. The sessions in both houses promise to be sensa- tiOna1
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
WAR Is CERTAIN.
Proceedings in the Senate-lIan, Resolutions Are Offered In
 Both Houses.
Tie Navy Ready for BuSineSS-Re CeptiOn of General Lee--
 The Message.
Letter From Gen. Gomez.

NEW YORK, April 11.-A letter from
 General Gomez, received here, says the Cuhans will refuse to accept an armis- tice, but will fight till the last insur-
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
The American.
The eLordshurgL Liberal has the follow ing account of common incident in !, .k

The Lordshurg Liberal has the follow ing account of a common incident in that camp:
 Since the Maine WIS destroyed in Havana har- bor and there has been so much talk about war with Spain, there have been many people who have criticised the ,ctions of our government most severely. They have done 1t with the free dom that the average American uses in such cases Most of the critics think that this coun- try ought to lick Spain and talk Rbout the mat ter afterwards. Tp st Clifton there are good many people born il Great Britain, some are naturalized American citizens Some are not but all take great interest in the matter It has happened sevenl times in that camp that native Americans have been reviling the admin istratit and the government because war had not been declared. and some son of Britain would side in with the American and say 1t was shame that Spain had not been whipped before this time. Ever time this has happened there has been transformation scene and the American has turned on his British friend and literally ''cusscd him out Of his boots" explaining that while he had the privilage of abusing his gov ernment because it was little slow he wanted the BritiSher to understand it was not bit slow. It was acting wisely and as hurridly as the circumstances would permit, to go any faster would be neither wise nor brave, and that when Mckinley got everything ready he would do what was right. and no Britt sher had any bus mess saying word about it. These exhibitions of change of front have been very amusing to some of the cooler healed people, some Of whom have put up jobs on loud mouthed Americans to make them turn around in this manner
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

Judge Sloan on Saturday scstaired the territorial law creating the office of county immigration commissioners by finding for the plaintiff in tha v"se of Jordan vs. The board of supervisors of Maricopa county. Every principle of the plaintiff was upheld. but one con- tention was denied reducing the amount sued for by from $400 to $6OO.-Journal Miner,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

People Believe what they read about Hoods Sarsaparilla. They know it is an honest medicine, and that it cures. Get Hoods and only Hoods.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
Everybody Says Sos

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won derful medical discovery of the age, pleas ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and biliousness. Please buy and try box of C. c. c. to-day; 10, 9, 50 cents. Sold and guaranteed to sHro by all druggists.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, re- ieve constipation assist digestion. 25c.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-16
ALFRED RUIZ,

Gen. Passenger Agent, Los Angeles, Cal