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Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
NEVER TOO SURE.

Against the probability or possibility OF
mischance or accident we can never be too
sure. But If we should stop to consider
how great is the chance of sudden death,
We should be made too timid and unhappy,
Caution is needed not to be foolhardy, and
precaution to know what is best to do when
an accident happens. One day this winter
two men were walking, and one said ;
Were too timid in treading on slippery
places. 1 tread firmly and never think
about them, and so escape fall" Never
be too sure" said the other, sit is that
that throws you off and makes the fall the
harder" Just then they came upon place
covered with thin snow, where kids had
been sliding. The first speaker slipped, and
came down with his foot turned and badly
sprained his ankle. He was cripple on
crutches until short time ago, having used
many things without benefit. Up to that
time he had not used st. Jacobs Oil, which,
when used, cured him completely, so that
he walks as usual. There is a probability
that for the rest of the season he will walk
cautiously, with the precaution of having
this great remedy ready for use.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
An Enemy of Humanity.

There arc probably few persons of ma
ture years who have not read the story
of the man who put the sick beggar up
on his best horse in order to take him
to his home and friends. The begga1
suddenly recovered his strength and
rode off with the horse that was the
pride Of the desert and the fortune OF
his owner. Tho man called after the
thief and begged him to halt for mo-
ment. Safe from pursuit, he did SO,
when his benefactor implored him never
TO tell how he obtained the horse, as the
incident, if known, might stand in the
way Of relief Of some honest beggar who
sought charity by the wayside. Although
it is claimed that the story is very old
one, it is just as applicable to our time
as it was when the affair occurred.
1t is the professional beggar who
makes the most terrible suffering posi-
bic to those who are too proud, too hon.
est or too timid to ask for what they
need. New York Ledger
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
MRS. PINKHAM's VICTORY
Mrs. Sidney Hamlet.
Cured by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

RED House, VA.-To Mrs. Pinkham:
"My heart goes out in sympathy to all
who are suffering with troubles pecul-
lar to the female sex.
''Iwould like to express my gratitude
for whatyour Vegetable Compound has
done for me. ] have been sufferer
since girlhood; did not then know the
cause of dreadful sick headaches and
other troubles. could not take long
walks, lift or carry anything heavy, and
was very nervous. =.
"Last summer I was almost an
invalid; could not walk across my
room without pain. sent for our
physician. He pronounced my case .
bad one of 'Prolapsus Uteri, conges-
ton and liberation Of the womb, and
said I was to lie abed. I was so dis
tressed to find myself so helpless and
useless to my family; I saw your Com
pound advertised and thought would
try it. took several bottles, and used
the Sanative Wash and Pills as directed,
and now am as strong as ever was,
and do all my own housework. can
walk more than a mile without any
inconvenience. Obi am truly CRATE
full. I cannot write the good you have
done me. Words are inadequate to
express it. May God bless you for tine
good you are doing. "-MRs. SIDNEY
HAMLET, Red House, Va.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
"He" Was q Woman,

A person admitted to an English
workhouse not long ago objected to taxi
ing the usual bath with the men and
confded to the medical officer that chez
was a woman. The woman's story,
which she subsequently told, is stranger
than fiction. She was educated at q
woman's college and married at 6 to q
man who i'll treated her. She left him
and went to live with brother, who
was painter and decorator Acquiring
a knowledge of the trade, she donned
male clothes and became successful
painter and decorator. For 20 years she
lived with her niece, who kept house
for her and posed as the painters wife
Three months ago she fell from scat
fold, and, although she injured her
ribs, managed to prevent the doctors
from discovering her secret. A failure
to obtain employment finally compelled
her to seek the shelter of the workhouse
with consequences disastrous to her
manhood. New York Tribune.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
Proud of the Capital.

The people Of the country are fond
of their capital. More than the Wash
ingtonians themselves, they have seen
the wonderful progress Of Washington
for by visits at intervals-some Of
them extending over years-they have
met with some contrasts which tell the
story to the spectator more thoroughly
than constant living in the city could
do. In different parts Of the country
we have heard people discuss the
growth Of Washington with pride and
relate the comparisons Of the various
visits. The man who was there ten or
twenty years ago, and who goes again
this year, takes tale back home which
he never tires of telling.
And not only will Washington have
no rival in the sense Of competition,
but it is destined to be beautiful beyond
any other city or any other capital in
the world. What has been done is sim
ply an earnest of what is to come. 1t
will be the capital Of society, as well
as politics. Art and education will fol
low, and already it is fact that more
learned and authoritative men can be
gathered in an audience in that city
than anywhere else in the country. In
fact, Baltimore is glad to be so neU
Washington. -Baltimore American.
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exhausted charm.
A good guide will not be rejected be.
cause he Is bowlegged.
Every man has his price. Mine is the
precious blood Of Jesus.
We should have society for doing
good among the neglected rich.
Never to make mistake is the big
gest mistake any man can make.
The world that the bird flies over is
not the same that the snail crawls on.
Every boy thinks his mother Is the
best woman on earth-and they are all
Of them right, too.
Many a man who finds his cottage
large enough would find a palace too
small, If suddenly made rich.
What evidence Of the patience Of
God can be more conclusive than the
bald head of the infidel lecturer?
The man who jumps at conclusions
may be recognized by his having his
overcoat half on before the end of the
benediction.
Many man thinks he has found
mistake in the Bible just because he
has run across something he doesn't
want to believe.
There are two classes of men who
never profit by their mistakes-those
who blame it on their wives and those
who lay it all to Providence.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

Gov Leedy of Kansas announces
that he will present scheme to the
Nebraska Irrigation Convention which,
if carried out, will cause the arid
plains to blossom as the rose. A 1900
mile canal from Montana to Texas is
the startling proposition to be for
mally made by Gov. Leedy to the COM
ing irrigation congress. The purpose
of the canal would be to divert the
flood waters of the Missouri and Mis-
sissippi valleys, impound them and let
them down when wanted. The canal
would tap the Mississippi River at
Milk River, in Montana, and empty
into Red River in Texas. The Gov
ernor mentions incidentally that the
cost would be only $3.50. 100000.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
safetx I'M Buxing Seeds.

There is no other way to measure the value
of seeds than by the value of the crop. good
crop simply can not come from poor seed
Second-rate seeds will waste good land, good
fertilizer and good labor, and the crop won't
pay expenses. Now, as the practical farmer
cannot afford to waste time testing seeds to
find out whether they are true to name, sound
and clean, it stands to reason that the only
safe way to buy seeds is to seek the protection
of name that has stood for reliability in the
past. The great seed house of D. M. Ferry q
Co., Detroit, Mich, has sold seeds all ovel
the United States and Canada for the last
forty-two years, and the steady growth OF
the business is sure indication that Ferry
seeds have given satisfaction, Ferry''s Seed
Annual for 1898, a standardsguide for farmers
Information, is sent free to persons writing
for IL
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
Drithel.

A drink called drithel is popular
ia tile north Of England. The cotton
hands of Manchester and the factory
workers get through nearly 10, 900, 900
pints of this stuff every year. It is made
from hops, hemlock rott. parsley and
Glove aud is one of the most dangerous
liquors ever brewed The northern
counties pay about So, 900 year for
the output of drithel.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
THE LAST MAN ON EARTH

To recklessly experiment upon himself with
hope of relief is the dyspeptic. Yet the nos
trums for this malady are as the sands of the
Indieestioni that obstinate malady. even If Of
long perpetuity, is eventually overcome with
Hostetter's stomach Bitters an appetizing tonic
and alternative, which cures constipation, fever
and ague bilious remittent, rheumatism kid
ney complaint and feebleness.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
Early Training.

1T seems strange that they should
make such a vulgar display of their
wealth -
''Oh, | don't know-he started as q
window dresser Chicago Journal.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN
DRIPs, ToBoGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN
LOUISIANA MoLAssES. For said by frst-class
grocers in cans only. Money refunded If goods
are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation
See that the manufacturers name is ntho-
graphed on every can.
THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP CO.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

The Pacific Coast Jockey Club is to be
congratulated on the success it has achieved
ON the merits of the races they have given
to the pubhd by furnishing good, honest
sport and square deal to all contestants.
Country visitors to the should not forget
to pass pleasant afternoon at the Ingle-
side Race Course.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
Well Matched.

I'm plain, everyday business
man, F" said Merritt, land am nothing if
not practical. Miss Wisely, will you be
my wife?"
II admire your frankness, Mr.. Mer-
lit, =" replied the fair object Of his affec-
tions, because / am inclined to be
rather matter of fact myself How
much are you worth?''- Chicago News.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
TRUMPET CALLS.
Rams Horn Sounds a Warning Note
to the Unredeemed.

HE sharper gets
most out Of the
man who is get
ting least out of
what he pos
sesses.
People w b o
are all tongue,
have no ears.
No good comes
of blaming 9th
ers for the mis-
( or t u n e s W e
bring on our
selves.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

Among the many devices to assist the
blind one of the best is typewriter in
which the keys have raised letters and
which punctuates the paper with either
letters or the dots contained in one of
the blind alphabets.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
YOUR LIVER T. y !; + { /; H $ s|:::

Moore's Revealed Remedy will do it. Three
doses will make you feel better. Get 1t from
your druggist or any wholesale drug house, or
from Stewart G. Holmes Drug Co., Seattle.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
! SEAL.
A. w. GLEASON

SEAL. A. v. GLEASON,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimo
mails, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Family Compliments.

You re no longer spring chicken, :"
sneered the angry husband.
but you're the same cid goose, !"
came the answer with a snap.-Detroit
Free Press
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

AFTER being Swindled by all others, send us
stamp for particulars of King Solomon's Treas
ure, the ONLY remover of manly strength,
MASON CHEMICAL CO., P. o. BOX TAI.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

In North Dakota the killing of quail
and English and Chinese pheasants Is
prohibited until 1906. and beaver and
otter cannot be trapped and killed until
1903
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF ToLEDo,l !.
LUCAS COUNTY. o

OF OdIU, OF IULEDO,J %
LUCAS COUNTY. 90
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHE
NEY & Co., doing business in the City of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day of December A. ID. 1886
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

believe Piso's Cure is the only medi-
cine that will cure consumption.--Anna
III. Ross. Williamsport, Pa, Nov. II, IS.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
Puritauical.

Puritanica1.
Thinking of the old paths and how
the fathers and mothers walked in
them, we could not help wishing that
the Christian families Of to-day walked
even as they walked. They had fam
lily affairs. They catechised their chill
dren. They encouraged and required
them to memorize the Scriptures. They
believed in the Bible, the whole Bible,
as the word of God. A ''thus saith the
Lord" was to them the end Of all con-
troversy. They went reverently and
gladly to the house of God, even when
it rained and showed and the winter
winds were cold and cutting. We Of
this generation owe much of such piety
as we have to the early training which
we sometimes thought was too strict,
and which this liberal age call "Puri-
tanical." But it was good for us, and
It would be good for our children
Word and Way.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

M. ww,GHILDsREM TEEIHIMG.,,'

used for children teethng Il soothea Che child eoft
ems tne gums allays all PAIN wind collie and 10
the best remedy for diarrhoea. TWENTY i've cents
bottle. 1t Is the best OF ALL
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

Try schilling's Best tea and baking powder.
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
The Loneliness of Age.

Be kind to the aged. How few think
of this and treat with due considera-
ton those who have outlived their gen.
GRAFTON, and whose early companions
and friends have been taken from
them. Unable to engage in the activi-
ties Of life, they are no longer brought
into contact and sympathy with those
around them, and no tie of common in
terest and mutual dependence binds
them together. Their views and tastes
have naturally grown apart. They
share but little in common with others.
The future Of this life has nothing to
inspire their ambition or excite their
hopes. What calls forth the energies
of others has no inspiration for them.
They necessarily, to great extent, live
in world of their own, with which
those around are not familiar. The
communion of their hearts is with the
scenes Of the past, and the companions
Of other years who have long ago pass
ed away. Lover and friend have been
taken from them, and their acquaint-
ance laid In darkness. The forms they
admired and loved are gone, and eyes
that looked into theirs with the tender
est affections are sightless, and the
voices that cheered and stirred their
souls have long been silent. Their
early world of hope and joy has be-
come desolation, and they in silence
contemplate the ruin. that has been
wrought. They have but little to inter
est them in the world. They are pill
grims and strangers here,
"Only waiting till the shadows
Are a little longer grown"
to finish their course and rest from
their labors. Who would not do what
he can to cheer the loneliness of age,
to smooth their pathway, and comfort
them in their declining years!
Mesa free press., 1898-01-07

FIVE CENTS Fl; FIJI : ;i: ;;.SS, q PHI S
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nnnN for tracing and locating Gold or Silver
KILN Ore, lost or buried treasures NJ. ID.
ltUUU FOWLER, Box 337, Souteington, Conn
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-26
The California Regiment tbe First of ArnercoD Troops to Leave the Home Shores on q Foreign
 IDVdsion.

Hardly a mile behind came the Syd- ney, her passengers also answering cheer with cheer. All three ships were under full headway long before they got to Alcatraz, and they rushed through the gate at a clip that will land the sloWest of them in Honolulu well within seven days. The opinion was freely expressed along the front that the Australia would arrive at Honolulu at least ten hours ahead of the others. They will all make the run at top speed and should be in sight of each other for the next four days.
 Perhaps the prettiest scene on the bay, as viewed from shore, were the revenue cutters Corwin Rush and Grant. They were anchored off Folsom street, clad in their war paint, and trim and light as ducks. When the trans ports began to move the foreyards of all three cutters swarmed with sea- men, each one waving a huge Amer ican flag. The whistles of the little warships joined in the grand chorus. tle salute being returned by each of the transports.
 Not until the Sydney was well out of sight did the people abandon their coigns of advantage on the wharves and return to their homes
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-26

noon the wharveS commanding view of Mission Bay, where the ships were riding at anchor, were crowded with men, women and children. each armed with an American flag and a super abundance of enthusiasm.
 RumOrs were freely circulated that the troop ships would not sail until this morning, but still the crowds waited, their numbers being steadily augment ed. At length the news spread that the time of departure had been definitely fixed for o'clock and there was a rush from all parts of the city. The docks at the north end of the front were soon filled and the entire length of the sea- wall was lined with spectators.
 Out in the bay gaily bedecked craft of every description, from the bobbing Whitehall to launches, tugs and steam boats, were circling about the three big liners. each crowded to it's utmost ca pacity with noisy passengers.
 A few minutes after 8 o'clock the "blue peter" was hOisted on the Aus tralia, General Anderson's ship, and when the seafaring men explained to the land-lubbers that it was the signal to get under way a shout went up, roll ing along the entire front like a great pillow
 The Sydney, which was lying furth- est up the bay, was the first to get her anchor up, the Peking following less than minute later, while the Australia did not begin to move until the others were well under way. The Peking first swept along well in to the docks, her decks swarming with the boys of the gallant First taking their final leave of home, while in the bow was gathered the detachment of seventy-five sailors going out to join Dewey's fleet. The cheers of the men could be plainly heard even through the frightful din caused by the whistles of shops, mills and factories on shore and every steam craft on the bay, all of which opened up the minute the ships began to move.
 Further out the Australia. skinned along, the Oregon boys vieing with their California comrades in answering g the parting shouts of the multitudes on shore.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-26
Amid Noisy Demonstrations of Farewell the Three Troopsbips Passed Out Through tbe Golden
 Gate

The Australia seemed impatient at the galling anchor chain, and the last barge load at the side of the City of Picking was rapidly disappearing within. The tugs alongside were ordered to cast off. There were a few blasts from the steamers whistle, rattle of steel, and the great ship began to move. Then began a spec tacle magnificent, profoundly touching, stirring to their depths the emotions of reverence and sorrow and pride.
 At first the ship moved so slowly that scarce a ripple shimmered at her prov; then faster and faster, until, with a bone in her teeth" she sped in the golden pathway made by the sinking sun, out toward the gate which guards the Pacific, and away, away, farther and more far from the tugs and launches which hurried after. Smoke poured in great volumes from her stacks; her towering spars grew dim in the distance. Then the Australia strengthened herself out and came In the wake of the Picking, and a little behind was the City of Sydney.
 No procession more stately ever plowed the Western seas than that which passed into history when our boys began their long journey. As it went the redouts of Alcatraz thundered and Black Point and Fort Point ac- knowledged the event with their brav- est guns. The three ships drew close to each other and so vanished.
 Over the decks of the tugs dashed a storm of spray, but it could drive none to seek shelter. Every eye was upon the trio of ships, and yet 1t was a sat isfaction to look ashore and see the hills alive with people and catch a glimpse of flags and waving white. A fog began to roll in, a cloud lowered. It swallowed up the masts and then not even the smoke could be seen.
 Our boys had gone. The tugs turned back. The wind died down. The flags dropped. Voices were no longer raised. The ships fading into the twilight horizon seemed almost a tragedy. There was a sense of deso- lation and chill.
 California has been distinguished. From here went the first soldiers to fight a battle during the present war. From here have gone the first regiments which in all the years the country has sent to other lands to uphold it's flag They were our friends. We glory in them. May honor be theirs and victory
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-26
THE GOVERNOR AND
 STAFF SAY FAREWELL.
A Salute of Twenty One Guns Fired From the State Flagship and the Transports Pass
 Out to Sea

Word was passed around the inner circles of National Guard field and staff officers that the fleet for tho Philippines would sail at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. With little delay Adjutant General Bar rett, General Dickinson. General War field and others boarded the Harbor Commissioners boat, the Governor Markham, and put off to the Manila fleet in the stream. The tug was beau tiful!y dressed for the event and with the Stars and Stripes displayed the Governors flag. The band that has been on duty f several days escorting regiments from the depot along Market street was aboard the boat and dis coursed patriotic airs to the delight of
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-26

officers and 135 men, and within three hours they had been selected and had reported ready.
 The order for men came from Ad- miraI John A. Miller, commander of the Pacific station. In his letter to the ad- jutant- general he stated that the off, cers required would be asked to pass only the physical examination and would have to secure a leave of ab- sence from the Governor for one year before they would be accepted. Slight disabilities would be waived, he wrote, but would have to be noted on the ap- pointment, and under no circumstances would a commission be granted of a higher grade than that of a lieutenant.
 In the request for men and in the service which they are to be assigned to the California Naval Militia has been paid a compliment not accorded that of any other State. The three tugs will be manned and officered from allow to aloft by naval reserves; they will man the decks, the guns, the firerooms and the bunkers, and there will not be a regular man or officer on board. So far the Government has contented it. self with putting the reserves on board vessels partly manned by regular sea- men, or at least with the higher off cers drawn from the regulars, but the patrol fleet of this coast will have the unique distinction of being a militia fleet, so far as the three tugs, so we'll known in this bay, are concerned. They will be attached to Admiral Miller's fleet.
 The draft of officers for the various vessels is as follows:
 For the Iroquois-L. H. Turner for captain, rank lieutenant; T. A Nerney for lieutenant, junior grade; A. H. Elliott for ensign: H. P. Gray for passed assistant ensign. relative rank lieutenant.
 For the vigilant-W. B. Gum for captain. rank lieutenant; J. M. Squer for lieutenant, junior grade; c. R. Kammerer for ensign: MT. Ellis for assistant engineer, relative rank sign.
 For the Active-T. NJ Shaw for captain, rank lieutenant; A. F. Morgan for lieutenant, junior grade: T. E. Armstrong for ensign; A F. Williams for assistant engineer.
 For the Mohcan- William F. Burke, lieu tenant; J. J. Delaney, ensign; W. G. Morrison, ensign.
 L. H. Turner. assigned to the Iro- quois, is the commander of the naval