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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
A Department of Mine.

Information has been received from
Washington which leads prominent
miners to believe that there is a fair
opportunity for the passage of the bill
for the creation of an executive de-
partment of mines and mining. 1t is
a matter that has the strong support
of all of the States west Of the Mis-
sissippi, of the various mining asso-
Citations, the Interstate Gold Mining
Association and the Transmississippi
Congress. A special committee OF
mines and mining of this Eastman cd
body will meet in conference with a
like committee from the California
Miners Association. Chairman Tirey
L. Ford has been advised by LATE
Pence of Colorado that it has decided
upon personal appeals to members OF
Congress in behalf OF the passage oil
the bill for the creation of a depart
ment Of mines and mining.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take inter-
nal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood puri-
fiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two ingre-
dients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testi-
monials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
i, Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

patent on his invention, has just con-
cluded a favorable contract for the
patent rights with his patent attor-
neys. The patent is still pending, but
the attorneys are so impressed with
the merits of the lamp that they Of
fered James for his patent rights $500
in cash, $500 acres of land and SOC
head Of cattle in Northern Idaho
James has accepted the proposition.
Collector of Internal Revenue o. M.
Welburn has again been indicted. The
Federal grand jury, which has been
investigating the charges against MIN
ever since it was impaneled last No
vember, returned an indictment yes
terday to the United States District
Court against the former official. A
bench warrant was issued, but it is
not known where Welburn is at pres
ent.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Taking hint from the generation of
electricity at Niagara falls and more
especially from the Carnegie iron
works, where electricity is generated
by steam engines and dynamos, a great
electric-power scheme has been origi.
mated in what is called the "black coun-
try" Of northwestern England, where
electricity will be generated in connec-
ton with the great manufacturing es-
Establishments and supplied from these
as centers to several big towns. The
idea, as stated by the Birmingham
Post, Is ito erect at a convenient center
boilers and engines to the extent of
5000 to 10000 horsepower and to
work a radius of about six miles," The
promoters of the scheme affirm they
will be able to supply electricity very
much more cheaply than can be done
by individual works and at rate not
much higher than at Niagara. They
will supply electricity for pumping
mines, running tramways, electric
lighting and for various mechanical
purposes. Not only will they enable
many manufacturing establishments to
cheaper the cost of production but the
Introduction of electricity on the scale
contemplated will help to redeem this
part Of England from the appellation-
''the black country"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
WASHINGTON NOTES

The national debt increased $12,-
589,771 in January
1t is reported in Washington that
the Hawaiian government is short two
votes of ratification.
Petitions are being received by Con-
gressmen protesting against national
bankruptcy legislation.
President Mckinley celebrated his
first birthday in the White House last
week. The chief executive is So,
An antitrust bill making monopo-
lies a felony has been introduced in
the House by Mr.. Green of Nebraska.
The Senate has confirmed w. j.
Mills as Chief Justice of New Mexico,
and John r. McFie as Associate JUS
tice.
The New York Senators passed
resolution requesting such interference
in Cuban affairs as will restore peace.
The State Department is formulate
ing, note to Spain asking about the
payment of that $4,000 Ruiz in
demnity.
A movement has been started for
the creation of department of in
Justly anu COumcIC0, pT0SlU0u over
by secretary.
A resolution has been introduced in
the New York Legislature asking for
the resignation Of Senator Murphy for
voting for the Teller silver resolution.
Japanese objection to Hawaiian an
nexation has been removed by
promise to make the Japanese now
in the island American citizens.
Thomas B. Turley, Democrat, was
elected United States Senator by the
Tennessee Legislature. In joint con-
vention Turley received 81 votes.
The United States will resent Mica
ragua granting any railway franchises
which will violate the concession and
compete with the Maritime Canal
Company.
The House of Representatives killed
the Teller silver resolution by a vote
OF l32 nays and 1872 yeas. Republicans
voted against the resolution with but
two exceptions.
Owing to the strenuous protests
against reducing the postal service,
the department has held up the matter
temporarily to see if Congress will APP
propriate $4,000 more.
Secretary Bliss has recommended to
Congress that an appropriation Of
$4,000 be made to continue irrigation
work on the Navajo Indian reserva-
lions in Arizona and New Mexico.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

The inventor who will produce an ar
tificial feather that can take the place
of the real article will be a benefactor
to the race Perhaps artificial feath-
ers could be made from celluloid or of
the recently invented artificial silk.
With 2OO.O00,O0O plumage birds being
killed every year to supply feathers for
women's bonnets, 1t is evident that in
the course Of decade or two there
will be no birds worth looking at in
any civilized country. The ladies have
been appealed to hundreds Of times to
put stop to the slaughter by consent
ing to a change in fashion, but SO far
they have shown no disposition to give
up the feather fad. Men are supposed
to be more heartless than women, but
they do not encourage the universal
slaughter Of tho birds by wearing
feathers. AS long, however, as they do
not actively discourage the killing of
birds by advising women not to wear
plumes, they are not altogether blame
less in the matter. Let us have more
Audubon Societies among the young
people, to teach the value and the
beauty of birds and encourage their
preservation. The present generation
is evidently incorrigible. Perhaps a
coming generation can be educated
rightly in this respect.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
FROM FOREIGN LANDS

| The British Cabinet has reassembled
| for a lengthy session.
Rebels are reported active on the
Ecuador frontier.
Great Britain has definitely with
drawn her demand for the opening of
Talien Wan.
The village of Weissenburgbad, in
the Bernese Oberland, has been de-
stroyed by fire.
A Bombay cablegram says that quar-
antine barriers are being established
in all the towns against the Bombay
exodus.
! Germany according to special dis
patch from Shanghai demands that
Port Arthur and Talien-Wan be made
| free ports.
A Toxic paper states that there are
some sixty thousand troops in Vla1i-
vostock ready to take the field at a
moments notice.
The strike of the students at Vienna
absorbs public attention. 1t will prob
ably extend to the universities Of
Vienna, Brunn and Graz.
1t is reported that King Leopold OF
Belgium has purchased for 100000
the yacht Mayflower, built for the late
Ogden Goelet of New York.
La Paz, capital of Bolivia, has been
declared in state of siege. Zoila,
Florez and other personages belonging
to the opposition have been banished.
A dispatch from Constantinople to
the Vienna Neue Freie Presse reports
the arrest of the Sultan's secretary
and favorite on charge Of high
treason.
Mrs. Hearst, widow of the late Sen
ator, was given a most cordial recep-
ton on her arrival in the City of
Mexico. The Governor Of the district
sent band to serenade her.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua
claims the Maritime Canal Company
has defaulted in it's obligations and
that Nicaragua now prefers to deal
direct with the United States govern
ment.
Mr.. Sands, secretary OF the United
States Legation at Seoul, was as
saulted by gang of five or six jap
anese coolies at Nagasaki, New Years
day, while walking alone. No reason
is known for the assault, and the mat
ter is being investigated by the local
authorities.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

The great European powers, England,
France, Germany and Italy, have cut
the continent of Africa up into pieces
and each taken a share. Nothing like
it was ever accomplished with so little
noise in the history of the world. China
is now the victim they are all looking
toward with coyetous eyes. The scram-
BILE is just beginning and it looks to-
day as though before one year goes by
every great European power will de-
mand slice off from the celestial en-
plre. Unless the thieves fall out there
is no power that can save the dismem-
berment of China.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
A Dale city Enterprise.

A corporation is being organized,
under the laws of Arizona, under the
name Of the Dale City Finance Com
pany, for the purpose Of acquiring
mines, wells and other property a.
Dale City, in San Bernardino county.
In addition to number of mines, a
stage line is included in the posses
sions Of the corporation. E. Percy
Braid is president of the company,
and r. NJ Furlong president.
Other directors are: F. G. Baird
Ralph Moss and w. E. Fotrt The
principal place of business Of the COM
pany is stated in the prospectus to be
Yuma City.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Among the old Scandinavian fairy
tales handed down from father to son
in Norway for many generations, is one
which runs somewhat in this fashion:
Two brothers, sons of wood cutteg,
were hidden by the king to cut down
mighty forest. 1t would be the work
of many years, but when it was finish
ed, each was to receive dukedom and
permission to rest for the remainder Of
his life. When they began the work, a
Troll, or underground fairy, gave to
each of them a flask Of clear liquid.
s'This is the wine Of YOUTH" he said.
"Whoever drinks of it will renew his
life and be boy again." One brother
hid his flask, declaring that he would
drink when his task was finished, and
then as young man enter upon his
rest and estate. The other brother
took a sip from his bottle every day.
81 will put my youth into my work, !"
he said. The first man grew blind and
deaf and old. He died before his work
was finished. Yhe SECOND, rudy and
gay and healthy, toiled faithfully until
it was done, and then still with the
blood of youth in his veins, entered into
his reward. The old fable has a signifi-
cant meaning for all Americans. We
have each some task to accomplish,
some work, which, in our exhausting
climate and with our nervous, bilious
bodies, usually soon ages and kills us.
The remedy for both mind and body
is rest and amusement. The majority
of busy men In America put off both
until they shall have gained their own
life, whether that be fame, fortune or
position. When they have grasped sue
cess, they will rest and enjoy them
selves; repair the wasted tissues of
body and brain, and taste life with the
zest of youth" Premature old age
TOO often clutches them before fifty,
and they fall victims to some nervous
or cerebral disorder. The wise man is
he who brings some rest or amusement
into every day.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

The beet sugar boom continues to in
crease AS a result Of successful ex-
periments to manufacture beet sugar
mond that stock company with ST.
100000 capital has recently been or
ganized In that city for the purpose Of
developing the beet sugar industry.
Commenting upon this the Atlanta Con-
stitution says: This Is a new depart
ure not only for Virginia, but also for
the South. Up to this time capital has
lacked the necessary courage to es-
pouse the beet sugar industry, and the
Richmond enterprise is the first ven
ture Of its kind which the South has
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
Southern California Mines.

While realizing the vast mineral
wealth Of California as a whole, the
fact should not be lost sight of that
Southern California is beginning to
assume an important place in the
State as a gold-mining region. A re-
cent estimate quotes $14,0OO,O00 as the
amount invested in gold mines south
of Tehachepi, where there are about
fifteen hundred stamps dropping and
about six thousand men employed
These figures will undoubtedly be
largely increased during the present
year.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

After sitting laboriously in special
session on the question whether Queen
Wilhelmina should ride her new bicy-
Gle, the Priyy Council of the Neither
lands decided that considerations of
regal dignity and personal safety for
babe her to ride. What the girl queen
herself thought about it may be in
ferred from the fact that she acquired
the bicycle before the question was sub
mitted to the Privy Council.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful swollen, snarting feetand
instantly takes the sting out of cOrns and
bunicns, It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-fghting new shoes feel easy. It is a
certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp,
Saye oy ad in e cures ees Trg
it today Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Olmstsd,
LIE Roy, New York
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

When Henry the Fifth of England
came to the throne he told his riotous
associates, with whom he had diverted
himself, never to come within ten miles
of the court. A ten-mile law that would
keep questionable characters-lobby-
lists and the like from approach to the
national capital during the sessions Of
Congress might not be practicable, but
of its popularity with the people at
large there can be no doubt.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
TIMES AND MINING.
The Mining Jubilee.

The Golden Jubilee, which San Fran
cisco celebrated last week should have
some good effect in calling the atten-
ton of. outsiders to the remarkable
mineral wealth of this State. The
simple fact that during the past fifty
years California has contributed nearly
one-fourth of the worlds gold produc-
ton should be sufficient to show that
it is not always necessary to go as far
as the North Pole in search,of gold.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

New Zealand, ever the land of exper-
iments, is going for beet sugar with a
vengeance. Her prime minister wants
law authorizing the payment of a
bounty of $25, 900 to each person or cor
poration producing 1000 tons year.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Charles Butler, lawyer and philan-
thropist Of New York, who died recent
", In his ninety sixth year, was given
ND by the doctors more than fifty years
ago as a consumptiye doomed to die
speedily. 1t would be interesting to
know how many of the doctors who
condemned him are still alive.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
A Predicament.

Marie am in an awful predica-
ment am III love with two men.
Mertie-And you can't choose boz
tween them? How embarrassing
Marie-Ch, can choose all right,
but neither of the men seems able to
do so!--New York World.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

What nonsense 1t Is to talk about a
supply of 100-year-old whisky in Ken
lucky" A single bottle of such stun
would cause the Kentuckians to rise
and riot.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
Mining Notes.

Important gold fields have been
discovered in the State of Goyas
Brazil.
News comes in from the Silver
Mountain mining district that a veri
table boom is in progress. Old mines
are panning out better and new ones
of considerable richness are being
opened up that promise to make OF
Orc Grande Quite a mining center.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Mrs. Corners, of New York, whose
goat swallowed her pocketbook con-
taing a $40 bill, waiting too long for
expert opinions as to whether If she
should resort to murder she would lose
both the money and the goat. Her sit
uation offers something of familiar
object lesion in human affairs.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

When 1t comes to an all-around game
of landgrabbing the European powers
will find 1t difficult to prevent Great
Britain from taking a hand. She likes
q little game Of that kind.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Tough luck with Japan and other ma
tions won't come easier to the Chinese
at home because hard rubs are also the
lot of most of their countrymen abroad.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Another bill is being prepared In Con-
gress for the deliberate determination
of the seals, as a means of being rid OF
pelagic sealing. This would be indeed
q confession of legislative impotence
coupled with cruelty.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
In still Waters.

Lighthouses in Denmark are supplied
with oil which is pumped on the waves
during a storm. This explains the fact
that two or three vessels are to be seen
round each lighthouse in rough
weather.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

A young man in Greenport, N. T., has
been fined So for flirting at a prayer
meeting. But he was gallant enough
not to accuse any of the young ladies
aiding and abetting the offense.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Ambassador Hay has been made as
free at windsor Castle as ever Mr.. Bay
ard was. The Queen is noticeably fond
OF Americans In her old age.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
ARE YOU TO LIVE IN ALASKA?
Some Requirements that are Indis-
pensib1e.

Some Requirements that are Indis-
pensib1e.
The universal article of diet in that
country, depended upon and indispen-
sable, in bread or biscuit. And to
make the bread and biscuit, either in
the camp or upon the trail, yeast can
not be used-it must be baking powder;
and the powder manufactured by the
processes of the Royal Baking Powder
Company, miners and prospectors have
learned, is the only one which will stand
in that peculiar climate of cold and damp
ness and raise the bread and biscuit
satisfactory.
These facts are very important for
every one proposing to go to Alaska and
the Yukon country to know, for should
he be persuaded by some outftter to
take one of the cheap brands of baking
powder it will cost just as much to trans
port it, and then when he opens it for
use, after all his labor in packing it over
the long and difficult route, he will find
solid caked mess or a lot of spoiled pow
der, with no strength and useless. Such
a mistake might lead to the most serious
results. Alaska is no place in which to
experiment in food, or try to economic
with your stomach. For use in such
climate, and under the trying and fatigu-
ing conditions of life and labor in that
country, everything must be. the best
and most useful, and above all it is inn
perative that all food supplies shall have
perfect keeping qualities 1t is absured
to convey over such difficult and expen-
sive routes an article that will deteriorate
in transit, or that will be found when
required for use to have lost great part
of it's value.
There is no better guide to follow in
these matters than the advice of those
who have gone through similar exper-
fence. Mr.. McQuesten, who is called
1.-THE father of Alaska, after an exper-
fence of years upon the trail, in the camp,
and in the use Of every kind of supply,
says: eve find in Alaska that the inn
portance of proper kind of baking pow
der cannot be overestimated. A miner
with can of bad baking powder is al
most helpless in Alaska. We have tried
all sorts, and have been obliged to settle
down to use nothing but the Royal. 1t
is stronger and carries further, but above
all things, it is the only powder that will
endure the severe climate changes of the
artic reagon."
1t is for the same reason that the U ].
S. Government Units relief expeditions,
and Peary, the famous artic traveller.
have carried the Royal Baking Powder
exclusively.
! The Royal Baking Powder will not
cake nor lose it's strength either on board
ship or in damp climates, and is the
most highly concentrated and efficient of
leavening agents. Hence it isindispenci-
BILE to every Alaskan outfit. 1t can be had
of the trading companies in Alaska, but
should the miner procure his supplies
before leaving, he should resist every at
tempt of the outftter to palm off upon
him any of the other brands of baking
powder, for they will spoil and prove
the cause Of great disappointment and
trouble.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

France will spend $2o,OoO,Ooo on the
coming exposition of 1900. This may
look modest to the extravagant Chica-
goans, but 1t is probable that the
French will get more for their money
than did the Chicagoans for theirs.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

The penny-in-the-slot machines are
not very dangerous; they can't be play
ed by one who has no cents, and one
who has good sense won't do SO.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Seeing that there are $4,000 justices
of the peace In Massachusetts, there
ought to be justice in abundance and
plenty Of peace.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

undertaken: but since the soil and eli
mate of this section are thoroughly
adapted to the growth of sugar beets.
there is no reason why other Southern
States should not emulate virginia's
example,"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

The experience of Hayti but goes to
show that 1t is not safe for weak ma
tons to be solvent and saucy at the
same time.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18
why He Wanted AN Autographs.

Why He Wanted AN Autograph.
Recently a young man wrote to Will
liam Dean Howells for his autograph.
The novelist replied in q typewriter
line:
Have you bought my last book?'
The young man answered.:
II have not. want to sell your au-
tograph in order to get money enough
TO buy it. ATLANTA Constitution.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

Occasionally, when a man tries to
commit suicide, the stomach pump
should be enjoined.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

What profiteth 1t man If he gain
$1,000 on a wheel and lose his own
health and promise Of life?
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

These big movements In wheat are
not exactly called deals because there's
4 deal Of money in them for somebody.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

The nest and eggs OF t'allas' gray
shrike (Lanius rajor).ar said to be-
still unknown to so.lnce
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-18

o, no, Uncle Sam wouldn't do thing
to Weyler IL he should attempt an In
yasion of this country.