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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

The executors Of the law In Europe
have been swift to seize upon discov-
cries In science to help them to run
down criminals. The British Druggist
notes a curious use Of the microscope
which was lately made in Prussia. A
barrel Of specie sent from the frontier
to Berlin was robbed and filled with
sand This was supposed to have been
done on the way to Berlin. The emf
nent chemist, Prof. Ehrenbergh, OBJ
tanned samples Of all the sand near the
stations through which the barrel pass
ed, and by means Of the blowpipe and
microscope, found sand Of the station
at which 1t had been emptied and filed.
The thief was afterward discovered
and arrested. In France noted rogues
are not only photographed, but weigh
cd and measured carefully, and forced
to speak and sing into q Photographic
instrument before their discharge from
prison, that they may be identified af-
forward In any attempted crime. 1t
has also been noted for the identified
ton Of criminals that the one part Of
the human body which Is never dupii-
Gated tn man or woman - the mark
ings on the skin Of the thumb. The
face and figure may be altered at Will,
but the lines on the thumb-neveri For
the detection Of criminals, an impress
sion Of the thumb Is stamped upon pa-
per. A story Is told Of the Princess of
Wales. She was once shown through
the museum at Scotland Yard, contain
ing the photographs Of countless
rogues, and also some Of the methods,
scientific and legal for tracing crime
and for Furnishing 1t. 1T is all very
clever" said the kindly princess, witt,
q sigh, "but II the world were as anx.
ious to discover and reward the good
men as 1t is the bad, what q pleasant
place Il would beI'
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

The springs bread riots In Italy were
full Of significance, and we shah be
surprised II they do not lead, indirect
u, to complications that will involve
the whole Of Europe. It Is one Of the
axioms Of monarchy that when discon-
tent and dissatisfaction begin to pre-
vail at home 1t Is time to divert atten-
ton by war abroad. The complexion
Of affairs in continental Europe Is be-
ginning to take on the hue and color
which, according to the familiar teach
ing Of history, precede strife and COM
motion.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

There is no refinement In war and
there can be but little consideration for
IN opponent In any sort OF a contest
where there IL prize to win. In war,
especially, there Is no reason why q
great country should not employ all it's
resources TO overcome small country.
War IL a dreadful thing and ought to
be brought to a close at the earliest mo-
nent possible consistent with the cause
Of Justice and the honor Of the country
which IL In the right.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

To Cuba, in 1892, the United States
exported somewhat more than four
million dollars worth Of machinery
and manufactures Of iron and steel; In
1897, three hundred and forty-five thou
sand dollars worth. It makes diff
erence to Us, In dollars and cents,
whether our neighbors are filing sugar
hogsheads- or ambulances.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15
GENERAL NEWS ITErlS

Many rifles of the Remington pat
tern are still In use in the Spanish
army.
The little cigarette Is expected to
contribute 100000 year to the war
taxes.
New uniforms have been issued to
800 recruits of the Seventh regiment at
San Francisco.
Reliable information says yellow
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

relations was regarded as a distinct
and commendable American practice,
and excited comment and censure from
the rest of the world. Meanwhile,
slowly but surely, common sense and
travel were modifying the conditions.
Society saw that abroad, especially in
England, age, not youth, per Sc, count
ed. 1t perceived that a man In Eng
land, or Europe, was about to really
commence his career at the time he was
compelled to abandon 1t here. 1t noted
that the mother, and sometimes even
the grandmother, was kept in evidence.
And 1t saw that this was possible be-
cause middle age and old age were dis
tinctly recognized as separate and I'M
portant periods Of existing. In time
these truths struck home, and the tide
has turned, or at least is turning. The
prejudice for mere youth dies hard, but
It is dying. We may even see the day
when middle age, with its experiences,
and old age, with its freedom from pre-
JUDGES, will be even more highly APP
preciated In New York than In London,
and American society will be young,
not for few years only, but as long as
the body is healthful, the mind is ac-
tive and the spirit ambitious.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

The last consular report from the
United States representative at Cor
unna, Spain, says that ''the use Of BIZ
cycles In Spain is not increasing; there
e no demand for wheels and bicycling
Il considered merely pastime for the
rich.s That settles 1t; such nation Is
hnnolnea
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

A Western contemporary wisely re-
marks: there Is always some great
duty left unperformed when death
knocks at the door. Now Is the time
to subscribe"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

A Boston man has been sentenced to
four years Imprisonment for stealing
u cents. The judge probably thought
Il would be dangerous to permit man
to be at large who didn't know enough
10 take more than that.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

Admiral Montejo admits that ''the
American gunners are good marks
men," This must be considered In the
light OF an expert opinion from the tar
Rek
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

The New York Evening Journal
wants to know whether girl who
has been Tilted should consider herself
disgraced or not No; ninety-nine times
In q hundred she should consider her
self lucky.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

The secretary Of the Chinese legation
in MadAd, Shu Ting, has come to
America to watch the war. II there Is
anything In a name he should be
pretty good Judge Of craftsmanship.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

Says q Chicago poetess: 1--WE stood
knee-deep In the restless grass by the
whispering breezes stirred" She Is
probably In the hospital now, unless
abe IL q prevaricator.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

Let the volunteers remember this,
that In the war of the rebellion the men
got along best who stuck to army ra-
lions and did not pamper their stom-
achs with suffers canned stuff. An
ether thing: Don't wear narrow-soled
or high-heeled shoes. The army bro
gan Is not handsome, but It Is the easi-
est ON the long march.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

Like Doctor Faustus, the American
people, until recently, worshtped the
idea Of youth. The young man was In
demand. and the young woman was II
resistible. The young gave the domi-
mating tone to society. The son man
aesd the father, the daughter controlled
- naether. This perersal Of usual
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

sspair," says the Boston Transcript
els rotten to the core" Well, what's
the matter with the corei Isn't that
rotten. tool
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

II England and Uncle Sam ever DO
1oin hands and circle to the left they
viii lead the rest Of the world lively
dance
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15

Az further evidence Of martial spirit
the new baby that is christened Dewey
= likely to be Immediately up In arms.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-07-15


The commissary department of the
United States has, since May IA, or in
less than a month, loaded twelve solid
miles of freight cars with provisions
for the army. This includes 29,123, 945
rations for the regular and volunteer
troops. These weighed $4,000, 952
pounds, or altogether 80, $50 tons. luis
extraordinary call for supplies ought
to make an active trade.
Alaska and the northern cities APP
pear to be feeling the horrors of war.
Everybody has lost interest in gold
hunting since the awakening of a more
lively interest in the sport of chasing
Spaniards, and the boom has gone as
fiat as a pricked bubble. The deadest
towns on the Pacific coast, according
to tales of returned travellers, are
Seattle, Tacoma and Portland.
The prospective issue OF the $780,
100000 Of per cent bonds had a
strengthening effect rather than a de-
pressing one on the older government
obligations. Upon it becoming evil
dent that the great body of the new
loan would be taken by individuals in
small sums, and that subscribers for
large amounts would have to look else
where for investment the 4 per cents
came into Increased demand.
The proportion Of gold which the
treasury has secured from customs
payments In each month of the year
Is respectively as follows: January.
6.S per cent: February. 6.1 per cent;
March, 17.6 per cent; April, SAT- per
cent; May, 1876 per cent. Since the
order to pay out gold has gone forth.
the situation between the New York
clearing house and the sub-treasury Ia
precisely what 1t was before the Sher-
man act went into operation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
ANGELA SCOTT'S
 WILL CONTESTED
Her Husband Claims He Was Deprived of a Rightful Share
 of Her Estate.
Accuses Relatives of Having Unduly Influenced the Testator
 Against Him.

E. W. Scott, surviving husband of the late Angelia R. Scott, has filed contest to the last will of the deceased. The contestant alleges that his wife was unduIy influenced by her sister, Mrs. Louisa Garcia, Mrs. Helen Gerrish, her niece, C.. M. Gerrish and her nephew, Frank Garcia, Jr. Mrs. Louisa Garcia, Helen Gerrish and Frank Garcia, Jr., MT. Scott ayers, were frequently with his wife, and knowing that she was of unsound mind they took advantage of her condition and led her to believe that the contestant was constantly v1o- lating his marriage vows. Scott also alleges that by false statements they led his wife to believe that he was try ing to poison her. and with others was conspiring to put her in an insane asy- lum. In this way, the contestant says. they succeeded in getting his wife to draw up a will that deprived him of a just and lawful share of the dece- dents estate.
 In order to make his wife believe that their charges were made in good faith, MT. Scott continues, Mrs. Garcia, Miss Gerrish and Frank Garcia, Jr., retained detectives to shadow him and they fre- quently visited Mrs. Scott at her home, 1743 Franklin street. They were un- successful in their attempts, however, to dig up something against his repu- tation but succeeded in so influencing Mrs Scott's mind that she neglected to beQueath the contestant his rightful share of the estate. In consequence the court is asked to deny the will ad- mittance to probate.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
Success of the Parties of Astronomer in
 India.
Shape of the Corona the Same as It Was in 1886
 and 1898.
The Information Obtained Regarding the Sun Will Be of Much Inter
 est to Scientists.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TALNI. British India. between Am rasti and Nanghou, Jan. 22.-The ob- servation of the eclipse of the sun to- day by E. W. Maunder and C. T. Waite was most successful. The sky was per fectly clear and the light during the middle of the totality equaled full moon. The general shape of the sun CO., roma was the same as the eclipses or 1886 and 1S96 The corona extended over two diameters from the sun and its greatest extent was along the suns equator.
 Photographs were obtained on scale of 4-5 inch to the suns diameter. and also on the scale of 1-10 inch. to get the coronal extensions. The spectrum of the chronosphere and it's promi- nences was successfully observed with an opera glass fitted with a direct wis ion prism in one of the eyepieces. The three photographs of the corona were obtained on a scale of 7-10 inch to the suns diameter, and also on the scale of 1-10 inch. Good spectrum photo graphs were obtained.
 The spectrum of the flash was ob- tained with a prismatic camera and a siX-inch telescope.
 The Lick Observatory party, under Professor Campbell, wires that the sky is clear and that observations have been successful. The light in the mid dle of the totality was greater than the full moon, and the general shape of the corona was similar to the eclipSes of 1886 and 1896. It extended to the distances nearly two diameters from the sun. The greatest extension was along the line of the suns equator.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
ADAMS WAS VICTORIOUS.
He Defects Percy Murdoch, Hlo- medals Champion, iD an Excit-
 ina TeDnis Notch.

The specially arranged tennis match between Dick Adams of the California Club and Percy Murdoch, champion of the Belle Vue Club, was played yesterday at the California courts before a large gathering of enthusiasts, Adams winning by a score of 6-1, 10-S, S-10, 6A.
 From the time play began to the finish of the match the players were greeted with applause. Brilliant smashes and long rallies were plentiful, and the crowd had an excellent chance to show it's ap- proval Adams played a careful game, caring more to return the ball to his opponent, this style of play eventually winning him the contest. Murdoch showed himself to be a clever player, but was handicapped by unfamiliarity with the court. After the match Murdoch com plained of sore feet, not being used to playing on bitumen, and asked for a re- turn game on a clay court. Adams agreed to this, and the game will likely be played In Alameda next Saturday.
 Owing to the illness of Bob Whitney, his brother George acted as partner to George Bradshaw fin their prearranged match with Walter Magee and s. San born After a spirited exhibition, the former team succeeded in capturing both sets Score, 6-3, 6@.
 Charley Haight made his first appear ance on the court yesterday after an absence of many years. He played few games with Joe Daily. Haight and Charles Hubbard held the championship in doubles in 1893. It Is said he will be- come a member of the California Club and will try to get back to his old-time form.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
Arrival of Golfers From the North Brings Some
 Relief.
The Steamer Humboldt to Join the Klondike Fleet This
 Week.
A Gasoline Launch Caught Fire in Mission Bay and Had to
 Be Scuttled.

All the vessels chartered for the Klon- dike trade are. being put into shape as rapidly as possible. The bark Theo- bald was brought down from Martinez yesterday, and after few minor re- pairs have been made here she will start for the Sound. The steam schooner National City will be ready to sail February 10, and the following passengers are already booked by her: E. Richards, R, Roberts, Gus Unger- mann, D. Fredericks, MT. and Mrs. G. Samreither, William Klos, A. M. Nun zenmayer, A. Hahnemann, Miss Son. tag, Miss Koch. George Wolfert, Aug ust Wrede, John Nelson, Gus Nelson. Bridget Father, c. T. Smith, E.. T.. Knight, A. Hofmayer, c. Ripke, H. Rossler, John Shore, J. L. Parkinson, H. McNulty Beede, George Klos. Selina Nelson, Victor Clisson, Miss and w. M. Williams.
 The collier Progreso arrived from the the Sound yesterday, and the work of getting her ready for the St. Michael trade will begin as soon as her cargo of coal is discharged. Her charter price is reported to be S75,000.
 The demand for vessels for the Klondike trade has been so great that many boats have been drawn out of the sugar trade, leaving the Hawaiian lines short. The barkentine sharp shooter has therefore been brought out of retirement and will sail in a few days for Kahului to load sugar for this port.
 The steamer San Jose, that was withdrawn from the Central American trade to bring down coal to relieve the scarcity at the Southern Pacific 1 Company's bunkers, has gone back into her old trade again. She sailed
 yesterday for San Jose de Guatemala and Acapulco with freight only. The bark Wilma was besieged again l yesterday with the retail dealers, who ] want coal. Some of the wagons re- ! mained around the bunkers all night | in order to get an early load in the | morning. The shortage will be over come for a short time, as the ProgresC got in yesterday with 2700 tons and | the Willamette from Seattle and Bris- | tol from Departure Bay, the Wash 1 tenaw from Tacoma. Burma from 1 Nanaimo CB. O, and Cazrina and En-
 pire from Coos Bay will all be in and :! ready to begin discharging tomorrow
 morning.
 The British ship Lord Shaftesbury now out seventy-two days from Syd-
 ney. N & w, for this port, has beer ! chartered to load at either Tacoma ol ] Portland. When she arrives off the i Golden Gate the pilots will instruct the i captain to proceed on up north. i There is to be more opposition to the
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
NEW TO-DAY.
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to Know What Appetite and Good Digestion Mean, Make Test of Stuart's
 Dyspepsia Tablets.
Interesting Experience of an Indianapolis
 Gentleman.

No trouble is more common or more misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia. People having it think that their nerves are to blame and are surprised that they are not cured by nerve medicine and spring remedies; the real seat of the mischief is lost sight of; the stom- ach is the organ to be looked after.
 Nervous dyspeptics often do not have any pain whatever in the stomach, nor perhaps any of the usual symptoms of stomach weakness. Nervous dyspep- sia shows itself not in the stomach so much as in nearly every other organ: in some cases the heart palpitates and Is irregular; in others the kidneys are affected; in others the bowels are con- stipated. with headaches; still others are troubled with loss of flesh and ap- petite, with accumulation of gas, sour risings and heartburn.
 MT. A w. Sharper of No. 61 Prospect street, Indianapolis Ind, writes as fol- lows: A motive of pure gratitude prompts me to write these few lines regarding the new and valuable medi- cine, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I have been a sufferer from nervous dys- pepsia for the last four years: have used various patent medicines and oth- CT remedies without any favorable re- suit They sometimes gave temporary relief until the effects of the medicine wore off I attributed this to my sed- entary habits, being a bookkeeper with little physical exercise, but I am glad to state that the tablets have over come all these obstacles, for I have gained in flesh, sleep better and am better in every way. The above is writ ten not for notoriety, but is based on actual fact. Respectfully yours,
 "A. w. SHARPER "e1 Prospect street, Indianapolis, Ind
 {e fO pepsia Tablets will cure any stomach weakness CT disease except cancer of stomach. They cure sour stomach, gas. loss of flesh and appetite sleeplessness, palpitatiOn, heartburn, constipation and headache.
 Send for valuable little book on stom- ach diseases by addressing Stuart Co.,, Marshall Mich.
 All druggists sell fuIl-sized packages at 50 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

transfer business on the water front A company composed of influential men has been incorporated. and in a few weeks the concern will be in full swing The company's offices will be on Market street, near Third and when business begins 1t will have eight teams to start with. Trunks are to be moved for 25 cents each, and on all other kinds of baggage the rates are to be greatly reduced. The prospect for a rate war among the transfer men is very bright.
 Charles Cheeseman, the steward of the British ship Pyrenees, who was beaten by the mate and boatswain of the vessel was not hurt as badly as was at first thought. His nose and one rib were fractured, and his ear. face and scalp were cut. but there were no internal injuries. He was removed to the German Hospital yesterday The men who were arrested for as- saulting him say that he drew knife and attempted to slash them, and that it was not until he made that move that they struck him.
 Captain Plum, who went as mate of the tug Isabel when she was ordered to Panama, returned on the Mail com pany's steamer Colon yesterday He saws the tug behaved splendidly and that she made good time on the run down the coast.
 There was some excitement at the launching of the Japanese cruiser Chi tose yesterday. The gasoline launch Al Borak caught fire and had to be scuttIed in order to eXtinguish the flames. Water was thrown on the blaze in large quantities, but it only seemed to add fuel to the flames. Finally hole was knocked in the bot tom of the craft and she sank in shall
 low water The hull has been darl- aged so much that it will probably ne | cheaper to build a new boat than at tempt to patch up the old one.
 The steamer Humboldt will not go | back into the Eureka trade for some l time to come Some parties have an option on the vessel, which will expire | tomorrow If they fail to come to time Max Kalish & Co.,, agents for the | Humboldt, will run her to Dyea them selves. Mir Kalish is very angry over | the fact that certain parties have been i taking $20 deposits from miners for
 transportation to Dyea and Skaguay
 on the Humboldt. At present the only people who have any right to sell tick
 cts for the Humboldt are the agents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

facturer of Sacramento, will both be at the Grand during the festivities of the next few days.
 Summit Hecht, the young brother of Bert Hecht, the well-known shoe manu- facturer, Is in Boston, where he is rap idly making a name for himself as a writer of popular songs, He has given several very good things to the public thus far and, if the opinion of those versed in such matters goes for anything. his efforts in the past are merely the earnest of greater successes in the future. One of his latest hits, '"The Daughter of the Leader of the Band" is at present being sung out here by the "Courted Into Court" Company.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
Mrs. R,sslond Denied q Writ.

Mrs. RlssIond Denied WrIt.
 The application of Mrs. Mary Rissland, charged with bigamy. for a writ of habeas corpus was denied by Judge Cook yesterday morning, and the prisoner was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
USED HIM FOR A MOP.

living individuals who travel through the world collecting as they go whatever they can lay their hands on. When they are successful in escaping detection they gen. orally manage to fare pretty well, but they occasionally run up against snag, and when they do they como out at the small end of the affair that ensues-at least, they do when the snag happens to be Martin Noon, the husky porter of the Lick House. Noon knows about as much of the rules of the manly art of self-de- fense as a Chinaman does of the Bible; but his muscles are large and hard, his sinews taut and stringy and his fist like unto the hand of Providence in size; so when he starts to mix things it takes more than a good man to hold his own, irrespective of the knowledge that the stranger may possess. Yesterday Noon saw a tall stranger making off with 6 silk-lined overcoat belonging to w. Richardson, a lumberman of Truckee, who is a guest at the hotel He told the fellow to put down the coat and get out The thief looked down from his superior height to the comparatively small man who addressed him and gave an impertinent reply. The next minute Noon had him by the scruff of the neck, and after literally wiping up the floor with him deposited him on the sidewalk outside, a wiser and more ragged man than when he came in.
 A. Muller, the popular representative of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company on the Pacific Coast, has taken rooms at the Occidental for himself and family.
 pr. B. B. Corey, a well-known physician of Fresno is in the city to take in the celebration of next week. He is at the Grand.
 Edward Fisher, the Vacaville banker, Is at the Lick with his wife.
 George Mainhart, mining man of Grass Valley, and L. T. Bruner. a large manu.