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Mesa free press., 1898-05-20
TIMES AND MINING.
A REVOLUTION IN MINING.

Speaking of low grade ores, the
Mining World has been much inter-
ested lately in the news which comes
from the East to the effect that Thos.
Edison has perfected an invention up
on which he has been working for a
number of years, and which 1t is said
will enable him to mine ore which
contains as little as slips worth of
gold to the ton. In an interview,
Edison says:
"In mining gold I shall employ
substantially the same process that
am now using for mining iron. When
/ speak of mining, it Is not in the
sense that the term is generally used.
The day Of the old-fashioned miner
the man who digs the ground with a
picks past, SO far as am con-
cerned. My mining is all done by
machinery, and it does the work af-
ter fashion that is practically, auto
matte, too. Not a man touches a
piece Of iron ore that we are taking
out of the ground here; nor does a
man touch even the finished product,
the briquettes of iron, unless by acci-
dent, after they are dumped into cars
for shipment. Not human hand
touches either the ore or the bri-
quettes at any stage Of the process.
when we run at full capacity,
about five thousand tons day, the
entire force in all departments Of our
works will not exceed ESQ men. Inat
means, of course, that our automatic
machinery takes the place Of several
thousand men. The men we employ
are not miners; they are machinists,
engineers, and laborers, and their
work is simply to start the machin-
cry, to watch it while it works and
to make repairs. 1t has got to be so,
to mine low grade ore like ours,
which yields only about rs per cent
iron, and sell the products at the low
prices quoted now. 1t could not pos
sibly pay if manual labor we're en-
ployed"
An eastern dispatch also states
that Mr.. Edison is about to close a
deal for a big land grant in New
Mexico, covering ten miles square, In
which rich gold-bearing ore is found.
The mines were worked in early Az
tee times and in Spanish days, but
for many years they have been idle
on account of the difficulty Of getting
water to them. Some time ago Edi-
son was appealed to, and he has
found a process for the extraction of
gold from ore without the use of
water. His engineers are now on the
way to New Mexico. and as soon as
their report is received the contract
will be closed.
If the man who proposes to do
these things were any other than
Thomas Edison, the statement would
be received with incredulity, but Mr..
Edison has accomplished so many
wonders, notably in the cheap pro-
duction of iron ore, that his asser-
tions are entitled to respectful con-
sideration., Should he be able to ac-
complish what he promises, it would
revolutionize the gold-mining indus
try, and do more to effect the value
of gold than would dozen Klon-
dykes.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

1t is somewhat remarkable, when one
considers the matter, that the line Of.
dcers Of the navy have never asked
themselves what they would do some
day. with ships to command and no en-
gineers competent to manage the mo-
tive power. They are men upon which
heavy responsibility rests, day and
night, in peace or war, and there have
been many instances Of mental and
physical breaking down. There are
captains, commanders and lieutenants
enough for the new ships, but no en-
gineers, and competent engineers can
not be secured offhand.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

conflict, and it Is where the commercial
spirit runs highest that the talk Of war
is loudest. The armaments of the gre 1t
commercial powers have never been 60
large either relatively or absolutely IS
to-day, but this is not enough, ana to
England's special call for $12O,OOO,oOO
for more war ships, France echoes
500, O,OOO,O 900, Russia $7O,OOO,OoO, Ger
many quite as much, and the United
States anywhere from $5O,OO0OoO up
in special regular army and navy Diiis.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

A little girl in New York school
screamed at the sight of a mouse. The
children became panicStricken and
rushed screaming out of the room, the
teachers ordered fire drill. a fire
alarm was rung in, distracted parents
fought to enter the building and save
their children from the supposed
flames. And all for one small mouse.
Rash Is the man that dares to laugh at
the feminine fear of mouse!
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

ulations to the United States on the
brilliant victory of the fleet at Manila.
A Madrid special says that a revol-
utionary movement is threatened
throughout Spain. There has been
fierce rioting in Valencia, Seville and
Barcelona.
Orders have been issued and the
steamer Pekin chartered to carry the
California troops to Manila. It is un-
derstood ,nat the steamer will sail not
later than May Is.
All bureaus are busy getting ready
to furnish the necessary supplies for
California troops. Officials say this is
the proper course and apparently have
not waited for a request from Commo-
dore Dewey.
Secretary Gage has been officially
notified that the Canadian government
has now established offices on the
passes from Dyea and Skaguay, where
licenses may be obtained by those
crossing the mountains and desiring to
engage in mining across the Alaskan
border in British territory
A canvass of the senate to ascertain
its feeling regarding retaining. the
Philippines shows a general feeling in
favor. Senators German and Lodge
are strong advocates of annexation.
They declare it will be absolutely
necessary If the United States proposes
to continue to be great naval power
and desires to extend commerce.
Attorney General Griggs has given
an opinion that the government print
ing Office is not legally in the classified
service. The opinion will allow the
public printer to make any changes de-
sired. The opinion also holds that
laborers can not be placed under the
classified service. This affects employ
es of government buildings all over
the country.
Certain powers, it has been learned
by the Associated Press, have again
made overtures to Great Britain look
ing to Intervention in the war between
Spain and the United States, but Great
Britain persisted in her refusal to take
part in any such move. It is a signii-
can't fact that the British naval au-
thorities have decided to immediate
ly commission two new battleships,
just completed.
The urgent deficiency appropriation
of about $34 100000, recommended by
the secretary of war to meet extra ex-
penses to be incurred in the remaining
months of the current fiscal year was
passed by the house without division.
All members of the committee on the
committee of appropriations supported
it. The conference report on the naval
appropriation bill was agreed to with
out debate. thus disposing of the
measure.
The state department has learned
through it's secret agents that the
wreck of the battleship Maine has been
destroyed by the Spanish authorities.
It Is supposed by officials of the adj
ministration that this action on the
part of the Spanish authorities has
been taken to prevent the raising Of
the wreck after the capture of Ha-
vana. A cabinet member is authority
for the following statements: I'VE
shall make it a part of our first busi-
ness after taking possession of Ha-
vana to find out who were the perpe-
traitors of that crime on the night of
February Is. If we find that they have
escaped from the island and have gone
back to Spain we will follow them
there and we will tell Spain that the
war shall not stop until they are de-
livered up to us for punishment"
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Nothing can be more grateful to the
American people than the complete
unanimity of the testimony borne by
all who have visited Havana to the
fidelity and efficiency displayed by Con-
sui General Lee in the discharge Of his
delicate and responsible duties. Among
the last to offer his testimony on the
subject is Senator Gallinger Of New
Hampshire, who said in speech in the
Senate: General Lee is deserving of
the highest possible praise for the
manner in which he carries himself in
Havana. Cool and fearless in the midst
of difficulties and dangers, he never
loses sight Of the fact that he Is an
American citizen; nor is he unmindful
OF the tremendous responsibilities and
duties Of his position"
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Ex-United States Senator B. X. Bruce
Is dead. Next to Fred Douglass ne
was the most conspicuous representa-
tive of the colored race in America He
served one term as Senator from Mis-
sissippi. Was born slave in Virginia
in 1S41. The tutor Of his masters son
taught him to read. After the war he
became a student at Oberlin and final
ly settled as a planter in Mississippi.
He was county superintendent of edu-
cation, sheriff and held various State
offices before he was elected to the Uni
ted States Senate. He was Register Of
the Treasury under Garfield and was
reappointed by Mckinley to that office.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

A poet in the London Spectator has
excited the derision Of the English
speaking world by re--arking Il try to
remember the future" Yet how many
people have suffered disaster by care
lessness IN the matter of futures.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

A bachelor philosopher remarks that
mo man ever wants to kiss girl after
he has once seen her hold nickel the
conductor has given her for change be-
tween her teeth, while she gets her
purse open," and he further intimates
that such girl is only fit to kiss pug
dog. OF course bachelors are not al
ways responsible critics.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

iards to San Francisco and the Gov
ernor andS police were notified of his
suspicious. The governor makes light
of the matter, but his friends are dis
posed to regard it as serious.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

A matchmaker who brought suit for
divorce a year ago has been arrested
at the instigation of his wife thirty
ave times since then, and has spent the
major portion Of his time in Jail await
ing trial on some frivolous charge or
other trumped up by the woman. The
poor matchmaker is quite run down.
and wants this sort of prosecution
wound ND at once.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

That Hamburg astronomer who
claims to have discovered a second
moon must have used an unusually
large glass-a schooner" perhaps.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

The modern folding bed and the sen
sational newspaper correspondents are
both employed for lying purposes, but
the similarity ends right there. The bed
shuts up occasionally.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Special dispatches from Cadiz, KY,
announce that Miss Beatrice Cunning
ham Of that place has recently publish
ed novel, the sale of which sheis now
accelerating by giving kiss with each
book. She probable will do fine male
order business.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

American bicycles have become so
popular in Germany that German man.
ufacturers are hunting for methods to
keep Americans out OF the market.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Oscar Wilde is undeniably a wit,
even though he may be wicked. 'How
are English prisoners treatedY' some
one asked him after his own release.
why" he responded, England treats
her prisoners SO badly that she does
not deserve to have any,
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

There Is bad state of affairs in
Cleveland, Ohio. The Plain Dealer re
ports man as saying: my cigar last
night cost me a dollar" "How soY'
queried his friend. 81 smoked 1T at
home, and my wife was sure the gas
was leaking and telephoned for a
plumber"
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

An Easternadvertiser prints a picture
Of campaign rooster over an adver-
tisement, saying: ssrhis Is the hen that
Laid the eggs that we sell 16 for 25
cents Dozen" That advertiser should
be arrested for a fraudulent use Of the
male
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Recent statistics prove that the con-
sumption Of whisky throughout the
West Is steadily decreasing. That
shows what became of the air ship.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The Japanese government has de-
clared neutrality in the American
Spanish war.
The Japanese press regard the de-
feat of Spain at Manila as presaging
the downfall of Spain in the far East.
IN Parnallite naox,a unr0r,u
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

When the ocean is not big enough to
accommodate our new. navy any longer
without crowding. we will buy another
ocean, that's all
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

ADenver saloon-keeper offers print
ed war song with each drink. The song
probably Is enough to drive anyone to
drink.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

We are constantly told that "Spain
has great pride" 1t is fortunate that
she has She doesn't seem to be over
stocked with anything else, except 1t is
diab0lism.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20
Oh, Havana! What an odor Connecti-
cut is raising In thy namel

1t seems to be popularity of French
criminal trials that the conviction pre-
eedes the prosecution.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Not since the opening Of the century
has the earth been so far filed with
ntern threat and preparation for armed
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

Governor Budd has been warned
of what is alleged to be plot against
his life by Spaniards. The story of
the conspiracy against the governors
life came from Southern Pacific
brakeman. He says that while the
Overland train was passing Benicia
he noticed three Spaniards in close
consultation in one end of the car.
The men seemed greatly wrought up
over Governor Budds activity in or
ganizing the volunteers to fight Spain
and one of the conspirators made the
significant remark:
"If we cannot get away with the
Governor we ought to get some one to
do 1t for u.s."
The brakeman followed the Snan-.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

The men boring for water at Saticoy
have struck a flow of water at 1000
feet which yields nearly 100 inches
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20
THE TIoFA MINE FOUND.

A sensation has been created at El
Paso, Texas, by the arrival from
Huichuhua, village in the heart OF
the Sierra Madre mountains, Mexico,
of J. Newton Fowler, with the news
of the discovery by himself of the
famous lost gold mine Of Tiofa. The
discovery was made on the evening
of April 6, in deep, narrow canyon,
through which runs the Rio Chico, q
tributary of the Aras river.
Mr.. Fowler, while chasing awound-
ed DEER came across the ruins OF
three arastras, and on Investigating
discovered stone wall enclosing an
opening. Cutting through the wall
an old mining shaft was displayed
and at the mouth were a number Of
crude old mining implements, and
going down the shaft a few feet some
very rich specimens of gold were
found.
If this is the old Tiofa mine, as is
firmly believed, Mr.. Fowler and his
from the Mexican government, a
standing reward offered for the dis
covery of the mine.
The records Of the mines were in
the hands of the priests, who have
searched the country for it, and the
records state that the shaft is walled
in. More than one man has lost his
life hunting for this mine. In 1882
Pitsican, then chief engineer Of the
Texas & Pacific road, was killed by
Apaches while hunting for this mine.
J. Newton Fowler Is from Brooklyn,
N. Y, where his father. is a contract
or and builder, and Singleton is an
old Texas Ranger The Tiofa mine
walled in when it's owners were driv-
en- out of the country by the Indians
in 1918.
The Duquesne property at Wash
ington Camp, Pima county, Arizona,
Is rapidly forging to the front as
paying proposition. A big double
compartment shaft is now being sunk
on this property.
The official call for the converting
OF the international Mining congress
to assemble in Salt Lake City, We'd
nesday, July 6, has been issued. This
is a permanent organization, the out
come of the International Gold Min
ing convention held in Denver on the
same dates last year. The objects
are to secure national legislation, to
promote the business interests and
development of the resources of the
mining industry. The basis of rep
resentation is thirty-five delegates,
appointed at large by the governors,
and five each by the mayors and the
various exchanges or commercial
bodies of the country.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20


A case has just been decided in En-
gland that is of interest In this coun-
try, for the circumstances are very like
those that have frequently occurred in
the United States, but which have not
reached the courts. The case was based
upon the charge of manslaughter in a
game of football. The game was be-
ing played under the association foot
ball rules, which were designed spe-
cially to limit the hazard in playing the
game in question. 1t was claimed that
the defendant, contrary to the rules Of
the game, charged the deceased from
behind and threw rim violently for
player, from which he received injuries
that caused his death. The judge held
that 'fhe rules of the game were of little
consequence, for no association could
override the law in such manner, nor
could it make lawful and innocent that
which was dangerous. The law Of the
land declares that it is unlawful to do
that which is likely to cause the death
Of another, and liability cannot be
avoided by the enactment Of rules re-
ducing the danger" and the prisoner
was held for manslaughter. The judge
said: ''But, on the other hand, If a
man is playing according to the rules
and practice of the game, and Is not
going beyond 1t, it may be reasonable
to infer that he Is not acting in man
ner which he knows will be likely to
produce DEATH" In the heat of playing
the game men forget, in the desire to
win, to observe the rules that have been
adopted in order to reduce the risk to
a minimum and do things that result
fatally to their opponents. Football has
become established as one Of the most
popular of all our American sports, but
however it may be hedged about with
rules it is dangerous game, a fact
that is too well attested to admit of dis
pute. The English case was brought
to put stop to the lawlessness Of the
game as it has been played at Rugby,
and 1t is probable that it will be ample
to inspire some respect for the lives
and limbs of men engaged in the spirit
ed contests.
A petty politician always wants to be
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

With the return Of the cycling season
when century runs by organized clubs
are Of daily occurrence, the question OF
permitting women to take part in these
long-distance trips Is again discussed.
1t is maintained that century runs have
become athletic competitions, such as
require the utmost physical endurance
on the part Of the riders, and that con-
stitutionally woman is not sufficient
" strong for such fatiguing test. Dis
tinguished medical authorities pro-
nounce the task of covering so great n
distance as hundred miles In day
awheel exceedingly harmful, on ac-
count of the prolonged nervous and
physical strain involved, for which
women rarely possess the requisite
physique, and for other reasons that
physicians only can properly appre-
ciate. There are few organized runs OF
a hundred miles in which some Of the
participants do not fail to complete the
century. This being true of men, 1t is
by so much the more evident that woip-
en- should refrain from the practice.
Aside from the injurious physical re-
suits that attend century riding ny
women, the question presents another
view even more important, that Of the
propriety of women engaging in such
runs. The example of women attend
ing the ordinary open century run. In
which the proportion Of the parttci-
pants is rarely less than fifty men to
one woman, who rides generally with
out escort from early morning to late
night, in the common ruck, is not cal
culated to elevate cycling, particularly
among women. Rather it has a ten
dency to degrade the sport. The neces-
sary or usual incidents attending cen
tury runs are not conducive to the cuI
tivation OF feminine graces and should
receive the stamp of disapprOval by the
cycling public. Resolutions condemn
ing the practice are being consfde red
by bicycle organizations. If women
lack the good sense and good taste to
determine this matter for themselves,
the men should determine 1t for them.
Mesa free press., 1898-05-20

A petty politician always wants to be
taken seriously.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-01-26
MYSTERY OF BLIND oSo.
Heap of Bones That Have been Ly-
ing There for Seventy Years.

At the mouth Of the Blind Oso
about ten miles south of Corpus
Christi, for many years there has
lain bleaching in the torrid
Southern sun pile of human
bones. How these bones came
there is mystery, and the only
man who claims to have any def
mite information in regard to them
is Martin Hinijosa, an aged Next
can, who formerly lived here, but
now resides in San Antonio, He
is authority for the statement that
when he came to Corpus Christi,
20 years ago, the bones were there
and ut that time it was the COM
mon belief that they were the re.
mains of a party of Irish sailors
and emigrants who had been en-
ticed ashore and murdered by
Mexican brigands. Others claim
thot they are the remains OF the
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-01-26

an old stage coach owned by Jim
Stephenson of, Omaha, who WAS
the proprietor of the Deadwood-
Sidney and other Western stage
lines. At the suggestion Of Cody
the Indians were to attack the
coach and be repulsed by the cow
boys and soldiers. >'
"That Fourth was the hottest
celebration of American independ-
ence ever seen in Nebraska. The
Omaha papers had men to cover it,
and it attracted crowd from all
parts of the West. The program
which Cody and Keith arranged
included riding wild horses, shoot
ing, rope throwing and all the
other amusements and business
proceedings of Western man.
"It was few days after the
entertainment, if such it may be
called, that Matt Keith, no relation
of John, but an old Western man,
told Cody that itwas a big thing
and ought to be repeated every
Fourth of July. Cody at once said
it was something new in American
entertainments, and he believed
that by taking the aggregation
East he could make money. The
matter was discussed in North
Platte, and finally Cody said that
he would advance the money and
start out. He did so, and his sue
cess is well known.
when he first started he had
but a small show, but he has added
to it. He got with him Major
Burke, Sherm Garfield, Bill Nc
Cune and last, but by no means
least, Nate Salisbury. There was
quartet that cannot be beat, and
with Cody doomed the business.
Bill has made and spent a dozen
fortunes and is to-day making
money like cranberry merchant"
New York Press.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-01-26
tSHINER LOCALS. |

A. F. Henkhaus will give a
masquerade ball at his new hall
Saturday night, Feb. 9th.
Ed. Wangeman went to Cuero
Sunday to attend court.
Henry Hildebrandt lcame up
from Hope sunday to visit home
folks and while here ordered his
GAZETTE changed from Hope to
Morales, Jackson county.
Paul Stuerke made business
trip to Fayette county this week.
Mrs. Arthur Palmie of Cuero is
the guest of Mrs. VIM. Green.
Joe Tosch writes us this week to
change his paper from Moulton to
Flatonia.
Editor Meitzen of the Texas
Post spent Sunday here on his way
home from Halletsville. -
Miss Mamie Welhausen left
Friday to enter school at Stuart
Seminary at Austin.
Mr.. E. H. Kuenstler of Sweet
Home made this office pleasant
call Saturday. He was in town on
road viewing business.
Miss Tennie Leick spent Satur-
day in Flatonia.
Willie Herder handed us a dol
lar the other day for Eddie Nitsch-
man of Engle.
Robert Braun went back on duty
as night Waterman again Thursday
night after lay off, Although he
has had some trouble of late he is
undoubtedly the best watchman
the town could get and should be
supported.
S. ]. Holder. of Sweet Home, has
opened up a photograph gallery
next to Carnes' store and is ready
for business. He had some diff
Guilty in getting a house for his
family but is temporarily don4i-
ciled in the yellow house next to
Flato & Green's lumber yard.