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Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
A Very Prudent Young Man.

OF William and John Scott after.
ward Lord Stowell and Lord Elton,
Lord John Russell used to tell this
story: When they were young men at
the bar, having had a stroke of profes-
sional luck, they determined to cele-
brate the occasion by having dinner
at the tavern and going to the play
When it was time to call for the reck-
oning William Scott dropped guinea.
He and his brother searched for it in
vain and came to the conclusion that it
had fallen between the boards Of the
uncarpeted floor.
"This is a bad job, said William,
1--WE must give up the play"
''Stop bit,'' said John. II know a
trick worth two of that, " and he called
a waitress.
Betty" said he, we've dropped 2
guineas. See if you can find them. :"
Betty went down on her hands and
knees and found the guinea, which had
rolled under the fender.
'That's very good girl, Betty, )"
said John Scott, pocketing the coin,
'"and when you find the other you can
keep it for your trouble" +" And the pru-
dent brothers went with light hearts to
the play and SO eventually to the bench
and the woolsack..
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
Fish In Icebouua Waters.

Fish do not breathe air, but the life
supporting constituent Of air-oxygen
gas-which is soluble in water to the
extent of three volumes in 100 at ordi-
nary temperatures and four in 100 at
freezing point.
The water containing the dissolved
oxygen is made to pass over the gills
where it is. separated from the blood
only by very thin membrane, through
which the gas is able to pass.
Fish in icebound rivers have to de-
pend entirely upon this store Of oxygen
for their respiration, and if it becomes
exhausted they are suffocated, just as
we should be if deprived Of oxygen.
1t rarely happens, however, that any
considerable area Of water is entirely
covered with ice, especially in the case
of rivers Holes and cracks are almost
sure to occur here ard there, by which
the oxygen of the air can reach the wa
ter and become dissolved in it. During
a long frost FISH may always be found
congregated beneath air holes in large
numbers. They are there to breathe.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
A Beautiful Girls AfflictiOn
From the Republican, Versailles, Ind.

The fuckers of Versailles, Ind,
like all fond parents, are completely
wrapped up in their children. Their
daughter, Lucy, in particular, has
given them much concern. She is fif-
teen, and from a strong healthy girl
8 years ago had become weak and kept
falling off in flesh until she became
mere skeleton. She seemed to have no
life at ALL Her blood became impure
and finally. she bacame the victim OF
nervous prostration. Doctors did not
help her. Most of the time she was
confined to her bed, was very nervous
and irritable and seemed on the verge
of st. Vitus dance.
Zone morning" said Mrs. Tucker,
sthe doctor told us to give her DR..
Williams Pink Pills. for Pale People,
which he brought with him. He said
he was treating a similar case with
these pills and they were curing the
patient. He began giving the pills
and the next day could see change
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

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cine, and have certainly been greatly
benefited by it's use.
Lydia =. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound has indeed been friend to mes
am now able to do my own work,
thanks to your wonderful medicine. I
was as near death believe as could
be, so weak that my pulse scarcely beat
and my heart had almost given out. ]
could not have stood it one week more,
I am sure. I never thought would
be so grateful to any medicine.
I shall use my influence with any
one suffering as I did, to have them
use Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
Every woman that is puzzled about
her condition should secure the sympa-
thetic advice of a woman who under.
stands. Write to Mrs. Pinkham al
Lynn, Mass. and tell her your ills.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
Jack Tar at a Christening.


A sailor went up to the font to have
his baby baptized. Sailors as class
claim little stock in babies, and, nat.
urally enough, this one presented the
infant feet foremost.
"The other way" said the minister,
and, accordingly, Jack turned the in
FAINT upside down.
Excuse me-" said the clergyman,
"I mean the other way" So back came
the embryo foretopman to the first po,
sition. to the discouragement Of every.
body.
"Wind it, Jack" said the nautical
assistant, and with an "Aye, aye, sir, .
Jack promptly turned the baby end FOL
end, and it was duly christened head
first. son Man Of war, y
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
Horse Racing and socialism.

In the Militar Wochenblatt, a leading
German military organ, Herr Won Ploetz
recommends horse racing as a panacea
for socialism. He says that the reason
why there is no socialism in England is
that they encourage horse racing there
and that "the love Of the sport is the
connecting link between all classes Of
men, enabling the poor to comprehend
the necessity for difference of fortune" :"
Following out Herr Ploetz's idea, 1t
is said that gambling on horse racing is
increasing in Germany at tremendous
rate, though so far no diminution Of
socialism has been noticed.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

Discussed Their Daughters Case For Hours.
for the better. The doctor came and
was surprised to see such an improve
ment. He told us to keep giving her
the medicine. We gave her one pill
after each meal until eight boxes had
been used when she was well. She has
not been sick since, and we have no
fear of the old trouble returning. W0
think the cure almost miraculous.
FRANK TUCKER,
MRS FRANK TUCKER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 28th day of April, 1897.
HUGH JOHNSON,
Justice Of the Peace.
These pills are wonderfully effective
in the treatment of all diseases aIis-
ing from impure blood, or shattered
nerve force They are adapted to
young or old, and may be had at any
drug store.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

The Novosti, st. Petersburg paper,
commenting upon the United States
determination to claim the Philippine
Islands, says: "The great powers can,
like Spain, protest against the pro-
posed cession, as several of them are
directly interested in the maintenance
Of the status quo. In an extreme case
the question should be arbitrated'
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
SHALL WE KEEP THE PHILIPPINES,

wisdom of keeping the Philippines, it is !,
however, all one way in regard to the wis
dom of everybody keeping their health. For
this purpose Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
widely used. This medicine is both preve-
ntive and cure for Malarial fevers and
stomach disorders.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

When coming to San Francisco go to
Brooklyn Hotel, 2O8--212 Bush Street. Am
erican or European plan. Room and board
$1.00 to $1.50 per day; rooms 50 cents to
81. 90 per day; single meals 25 cents. Free
coach. Chas. Montgomery.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
The Rest Time.

No autumn or winter is so good but
may be bad for rheumatism. The
worst time for it is the best time to
buy and use st. Jacobs Oil to cure II,
because it cures promptly.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

He-Here it tells of doctor who says impo-
liteness is a disease. She-So it is. And in the
street car it is generally found to be well seated
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
FREE help FOR WEAK men
" "CALTHOS'-Prof. Laborde's French Cure for
Lost Manhood
5 Days Trial Treatment Sent Absolutely Free
- by Sealed Mail to all Sufferers
by Sealed Mail to all Sufferers
No COD. or Deposit Scheme

The only preparation known to science which really
cures Lost manhood is CALTHOs, the marvellous French
remedy discovered by Jules LabOrde Its controlled
in This country by the Won Moh Co. OF Cncnna, Ohio
which occupies high and honorable place the
world of medicine 1t of the most responsible houses
in Cincinnati who is acquainted In that city
will testify.
The Won Mohl Co.. invites all men suffering from Lost
Manhood Spermatorrhoa, Varcocee or weakness otany
nature in Nerves Sexual Organs send their names
and receive five days treatment. This will prove the
wonderful vitilizing powers of CALTHOS After using
five days sufferers will find vigor In their
new in their muscles new blood in their veins new
and sensations of younger days. .}4 ff
This liberal free offer Is genuine. There is no swind-
ling D. deposit scheme connected with it. The five
days treatment Is sent by sealed mail TO all on request
wrapped plain package and printed instructions
company medicine that each patient becomes his
own doctor and cures himself at home.
1t doesn't make difference what caused the weak
OF business troubles sCALFHOSb viii effect cure no
matter what big the disease may be called by doctors
The Won Mohl Co.. treats all correspondence In perfect
confidence Under conditions will make public the
names of the thousands who have written Testimonials
telling of their restoration to robust manhood after other
medicines proved worthless. "CALTHOS" is regularly
used in the French and German armies and the soldiers
in those countries have to come to be perfect models OF
of strength and vitality Cures affected ut all from
epilepsy insanity has been reaehed which 1t will not
radically quickly, and permanently cure Sexual weak
from week to week Each day aggravates the mena
the five days trial treatment IT helps you more OF tne
not help, harm IL done and money paid out ou
wledge that it will be kept from all Address applications
Z0N N6oHI Co.,, -
t Importers of Stardard Preparations IN the U. o.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
It's Your Own Fault.

How long have you had lame back? ?
It's your own fault. st. Jacobs Oil
would have cured it promptly and will
cure it now, no matter how long it has
remained neglected.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
II DO MY OWN WORK.
So Says Mrs. Mary Rochiette Of
Linden, New Jersey, in this
Letter to Mrs. Pinkham.

ST was bothered with flow which
would be quite annoying at times, and
at others would almost stop.
II used edprescriptions given me by my
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
500 REWARD sroo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires unconstitutional treatment. Hail. 3
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
the disease, and giving the patlent strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dol ars for any case that It
fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, ~, CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, 25c.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
Had LIVED n Slow Life.

A negro called at residence in Bev-
erly, Mass, and asked for assistance
and food, and told the lady who assisted
him the remarkable fact that he was 70
years of age and was born 80 years ago
In Boston. Exchange.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan. Dec. IL, '95.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

Rhy ySA~As,
same state
of affairs
continued.
I" After a
time I was
taken with
q flooding,
that I was
obliged to
keep mybed.
Finally, in
despair, I
gave up my
tor, and b
AH4
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
The Frirate Bird.

Many sailors believe that the frigate
bird can start at daybreak with the
trade winds from the coast Of Africa
and roost the same night upon the
American shore. Whether this is fact
or not has yet to be determined but it is
certain that the bird Is the swiftest OF
winged creatures and is able to fly, un-
der favorable conditions. 900 miles an
hOur
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

A small steamer line has been or
ganized to ply between San Francisco
and San Pedro. They will carry both
freight and passengers.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18
Tender Mesh.

The more tender the flesh, the
blacker the bruise. The sooner you
use st. Jacobs Oil, the quicker will be
the cure of any brnise, and any bruise
will disappear promptly under the
treatment of the great remedy.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

The return to Philadelphia Of G. w.
Marsh, the fugitive president of The
Keystone National bank, will probably
have an interesting effect on state pol
itics, as John Wanamaker has been
publicly accused by Senator Penrose
of knowledge of the inside affairs OF
the bank and of Marsh's whereabouts.
This Wanamaker publicly denied, Of
fering to advance money for Marsh g
return to endeavor to secure light SEN
tence and to establish him in business
if he would come back. Marsh says
Wanamaker's speech induced him 10
return.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

MTE Permanently Cured. No fts or nervous
VIZ ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve RestOrer, Send for FREE S2 90
trial bottle and treatise DIR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd.
$50 Arch st., Philadelphia. Pa.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

No household is complete without bottle OF
the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. 1t is pure
and wholesome stimulant recommend by all
physicians Don't neglect this necessity.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

ness does not cure itself. It 6
and physical anguish. Send {
medicine can be purchased.
can send your name with the
for trial treatment, etc to the
III B Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mesa free press., 1898-11-18

Hoods Pis%Esss shf aood say gls gans.paes 70 1fhs
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-05
COTTON

Never before during tLe month OF Sep
temoer dld receive as many bales Of cot
ton as have up to date, this September
l9th, nor dld ever before sell as MANY
groceries during the month of September
as have up to date; nor did | ever he
tore have aggregate cash transactions as
Large during September as are up TO date.
hence can not be otherwise than pleased
| with result ofeny new departure relative
to charges for handling cotton FREE or
aToRAG& and FREE OF COTaTfSeI0Nu-
innovation greatly appreciated by ship
per, and donbiy SO thus ia because OF the
| vers low price OF the staple this season
Competitors may decry my method and
argue themselves hoerse protesting
against it, but satisfaction and satisfpcts3
DRY returns 70 shippers are much more
convincing.
Therefore, dear brethren-s'tbe stick-
to- the oid-Way" cotton people--tbe mora
you talk against me the more YOU adrer-
tlse me, the more cotton will be shipnad
to me, so keep up your taikiNx. twill do
me no harm, nor yourselves any rood
AND don't one OF you ever look at cot
ton OF mine stored at the Shreveport
Warehouse and Compress Co. if YOU don't,
want 10. | shall not beg you TO buy it
as am not that style OF u mani or n3er
chant beg OF nobody under the broad
canopy OF ieayeu-while on the other
hand ii you do look att and will pay nv
price will sell it to you. It is treat
trad or travel with me in buSiness-9nd
having been in business thirty-hye wears
IN Shreveport, without a daddy or a
guardian, [ have less use for one now Than
ever, and neither ask nor grant iavors OF
those whose interest I can not snbserye
without detfiment to my own. In no one
cottod buyer is centerad the exclusive
purchasing power OF cotton in Shreye-
port. Nor will a resolution concurrad in
bg few, control cotton in which thev
have no interest. One swallow does not
make spring-nor handful of pebbles
constitute beach
Country merchants and farmers who
can not sell their cotton on their plat.
form or at home, at satisfactory price
VIII sac commissions and storage by
shipping to me, and realize the market
price OF the day on which sala is made
Cash or groceries, or both, advanced on
consignments.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-05

tire block was doomed, including
everything on Milan street, from
Spring to Market.
All how terribly hot was the at
mosphere in the vicinity now!
But down in front of this roaring
monster stood Chief Bresnahan
with his Grave, his gallant Few"
a valiant band, an intrepid little
coterie who never yielded an inch,
nor faltered a moment amidst all
the heat, excitement or seemingly
useless task. And now the num-
berless loaded shells began to ex-
plode. And as their rattle, rattle
like the voice of musketrv in
dangerous battle--volleyed and
roared the crowds scattered. But
not so the brave fremen; for
above all fhe noise and din and
confusion could be heard the voice
OF the gallant chief directing and
encouraging his men: and they,
like Spartans old, stood to their
nozzles and, Immediately, obeyed
every command, Behind doors
or other improvised protection,
they fought the red hot fire: keep
ing steady stream on the burn
ing building, and ever and anon.
turning it on the Dreyfus & Co.'S
structure until at last, with a
heavy roar-the walls Of Crawford,
Jenkins Fl Booth fell: and the fire
King capitulated as to the big
structure in front.
The buildings burned belonged
to Mrs. w. T. Crawford, They
will be rebuiltas soon as possible.
The total loss is estimated at |
$50, 900; insurance about SIP, 900. |
1t is to be regretted that Mr.. |
Sidney Finnegan-fireman-was
quite severely injured by being
struck on the head with heavy
-nstrum ent of some kind, when the
wall fell. It was first thought
hat his injuries were fltal; as he
vas carried home on a fire truck.
But The Progress is glad to state
hat he is out of all danger.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-05
THAT IS 1T EXACTLY,

People sometimes wonder how it is
that the w. K. Henderson Iron Works
has assumed such proportions, covered
so wide territory in its business re.
lations, in so short time. This is not a
matter of much surprise when the mat
ter is investigated Prompt attention to
business; good work done; courteous
department towards patrons and rea-
sonable prices has ever been a winning
card and viii continue to be as long as
civilization lasts. And this is the key
to the situation with the W. K. Hender-
son Iron Works. While studying their
own business, they have an eye open to
the best advantage of their patrons.
They have the best foundry in North
Louisiana and sell the best make of
at the lowest prices.
Money to loan by w. C. Agurs,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-05
The w alter Pressure.
B. w. Marston

Considerable unfavorable criti-
cism was passed On the water com
pany, Monday, on account of the
lack of pressure at the fire. This
led The Progress to investigate an d
the information he obtained was,
that. the pressure was 81 pounds,
while the contract with the city
only calls for so. In such a state
of affairs how can a complaint lie
against the company,
Again it has been alleged that
six nozzles, whose combined meas
urement is seven and t-2 inches
were trying to throw water from a
six inch pipe with force enough to
throw the water up to the second
story of the burning building-an
impossibility.
This is the two sides of the ques-
ton. The citizens kicking; the
water works replying. Who shall
settle the Difficulty?
rN 8
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-05
MONDAYS FIRE.

All things considered, the con-
fogration in this city Monday was
d big affair. twas briefas to time
but was fierce and costly. In
about two hours, you may say
property valued at S125, 900, per-
haps $3.50, 900 was destroyed.
The fire originated in the cotton
/. sample room OF G. H. Minge & Co
This, withe the main Offices of the
firm, was the second story of the
building occupied by Crawford,
Jenkins & Booth, wholesale gro
GERS. How the fire was started,
will perhaps never be known
Some of the employees of the cot
ton firm were at work in this SAM
pie room when they suddenly dis
covered the flames. They were
racing swiftly then. One, quick,
mighty effort to get other inilam-
mable samples out Of the way: a
failure-then a dash for safety
then the fire king was sovereign.
A still alarm was sent in. The
flying apparatus was the first no.
tice that many people had, that
anything was wrong. Then huge
volumes of black smoke issuing
in heavy pillows from the build
ing designated; the loud, ringing
tones of Box % near by, told the
story to the city.
1t is said that within four min
utes from the tur ing IN of the
still alarm Chief Bresnahan had
his force on the scene and o stream
of water at work, 1t was soon
discovered that this was not sufi-
oient, and one after another was
added, until six nozzles were hurl-
ing their contents on the red de-
mon. This SO weakened the wa
ter force that the pressure became
insufficient, and the flames grew
fiercer and hotter. So intense be-
came the heat that it was exceed
ingly uncomfortable nearly a
block away. The flames were
gaining. They communicated to
the adjoining building in which
Morris & Dickson Co., were con-
Quoting g wholesale drug business.
Here they danced in glee as they
deyoured the oils, varnishes and
other combustibles. AS if still
not satisfied, they reached, hung
rily, across the street to clutch the
superb building of S. G. Dreyfus
u Co., Wholesale dealers in dry
goods and notions. And "by
faith" many believed they would
get it too. The cornice smoked,
Ind small flamelets took hold.
rhe fine plate glass in the VIM
lows goaned and burst into pieces.
sat on many faces. If
his building caught, then the en-
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-11-05
The Railroad Commission And
My Candidacy.

True 70 my promises, | have
canvassed almost every parish in
this district. Not stone have
left unturned, which I could turn,
!egitimately and honorably, to de-
feat Mr.. Foster. His nomination
strikes a death blow to the Dem
ocratic party, if successful, back
ed by the ring, streakedand strip
ed" convention at Monroe. A con-
vention run, managed, controlled,
by Mr.. Fosters own father, Gen.
Bell and other double dyed in the
wool, and a yard wide ANTI
RAILROAD. COMMISSION MEN.
These men worked "heaven and
earth" to kill the commission in
the constitutional convention. Mr..
Fosters own father headed a dele
cation which went to New Orleans
and tried to KILT Now this Abra-
ham offers his son as willing
sacrifice upon the altar of his de-
votion!! "Oh shame, where is thy
blush?" Why? Will Democrats
say? Yes, l have said it upon every
stump, where | could stand. 1t is
because Mr.. Fosters own firm, in
which he has money, for years, has
grown fat upon the rebates and
concessions given it and the job
bing interests by the railroads,
while the people 1.-THE old geese
who lay the golden eggs) have
grown poor. Will Democracy sup
port such a nomination because he
carries democratic flag? Every
railroad and every jobber is sup
porting him, and then, he himself
has defended this freight rate the
jobbers enjoy wherever he has
spoken.
Local." upon which the dear
people have to Give or die" Take
Mooringsport, for instance, on GRO
ceries, fourth class, 10 cents per
hundred, or say SO cents for a bar
rel of flour. While the jobbers
grow fat at Toe, or Zoe. for a barrel
of -four! Take Mansfield: The
dear people pay "A cents per humid
red, or As cents on a barrel Of
Hour and these, sob [ love
you NY homes, yes do! "pay Is
cents per hundred or soc. on a bar
rel Of flour. Upon cotton and all
other goods they get these inside
rates. 1t was to regulate these
thrice accursed discriminat O rs
hat caused the commission to be
oorn. Call this Democracy? 1t is
murder! This is what I fought
when I refused to go into that
'wapped-off convention. Am |
wrong? If so vote against me.
Am I right? If so "vote, Demo-
rats, as you pray! !"
If | am elected these "steerers"
will, after this, give US primary
,lectIons. The death-knell of
stocked conventions will have been
ounded. If | am elected, it will
'e the proudest day of my life. Ii
| will have a clear con-
cience of having stood in the
reach and done my duty to the
asst.
B. w. Marston.