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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
DUN's MONTHLY REPORT.

R G. Dun \ Co.'s Monthly Re
view of Trade Conditions for No
vember in Southern California says:
Never before has the close Of the year
brought so little hesitation in the
business world. Industry is well
employed, supply not yet meeting de-
mand. A steady increase in clearing
house returns, the high level of staple
values, the increase Of wages in iron,
cotton and woolen industries are good
indications of business health and
prosperity.
Ir our immediate district advices
are toward general feeling Of expec-
tant prosperity fer the coming season.
Flowing and seeding began with the
first rain and has been continuous.
The grain acreage this year will be
larg"r than last, more barley is being
put in than was antici pated.
Orange shipments for holiday trade
has been active, but will now probably
cease until beginning or middle of
January. The frpit shipped is con :
ceded to be nearer PERFECTION than
usual this tine of year. About 800
carloads haye gone from Southern
California for holiday trade and latest
estimates of seasons citrus shipments
reach $4,000 car loads.
Jobbing trade is good. Retail trade
is stimulated in all its branches by
approaching holidays.
Seasonable rains, good returns from
marketed products, great impetus in
oil industry, and an unusually heavy
tourist travel combine to make
Southern California feel that shines
are good"
Failures for the month were seven
in number, liabilities $4,000, assets
$500. For same month last year,
piRe, liabilitiss 81 900, assets, $4,000
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from pr. D. B, Cargile, of
Washita, I. T. He writes; -Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Breyer of scrotula, which had caused
hsr great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out ON her head and
face, and the best doctors could give no
help; but her cure is complete and her
health is excellent" This shows what
thousands nave proved, that Electric
Bitters is the best blQ9d purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy tor eczema,
te,ter, salt rheum, Ulcers. boils and run
ming sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisons, helps diges-
ton builds up the strength. Only so
cents. Sold by j. H. Barnett Druggist.
Guaranteed.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

There was fair attendance at the
Co. op Hall last Tuesday evening, the
occasion being the consideration of
DIR. O. d. Weeks San;tarium Lro-
position. Judge P. A. Williams was
elected as chairman of the meeting
and Geo. Mauk was appointed secre-
tary. The matter was disc ussed pref
ty thoroughly and committee con-
sisting of @ r Hakes, Phil Nets,
H S. Peterson, g. B. Lewis and I.
E. Pomeroy was appointed for the
purpose of confesring with DR.. Weeks
and looking up a suitable location.
The next meeting will be held ip the
Barnett Hall next Tuesday evening,
Dec. 10Th, when it is hoped there will
be large attendance to consider the
matter.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.

! Governor Murphy last Saturday
appointed the executive and financial
committees of the statehood commit
tee. The members of the former are
Webster Street, B. Heyman. Walter
Talbot, E. F. Kellner, Geo. w. Vickers,
G. D. Doris, Nj E Collins, of Phoe-
nix; W J Kingsbury, of Tempe; John
G. Herndon of Prescott, and M y
freeman, of Tucson.
Tt will be observed that a very
large majority Of the members are of
Phoenix. This arrangement was
made not with the object of sighting
the rest Of the territory, but because
since the meetings are to be held here,
quorum will be always available.
The finance committee is made up
as follows:
Maricopa County = WIN Ohristy,
chairman; J G Sweeney, G H Hirsch-
field, J L B Alexander.
Pima M Ormsby, H B Tenney,
s Knox Corbett.
Graham = Frank Dysart, w H
Hopkins, Walter G Scott.
Gila-S A Parnell, R O Brown, HI
9 Hitchcock.
Navajo-F M Zuck, Jesse Smith,
p A Sawyer.
Apache-John F. Hogan, Alfred
Ruiz.
Yuma - John Gondolfa, Robert
Hatch, M J Nugent.
Pinal-Perry Williams, w O Tru-
nan, w H Benson.
Yavapai H J Allen, Henry Gold
water, Michael Hickey.
Ooconlno Tin Rasrdan, ] A Vail,
J O Brown.
Mohave - III IL Watkins, q T.
Bowers, E T Thompson.
Santa Cruz-Rnbert Williams, J A
Pascho'y. Fred Herrera,
Cochiee-OC Warner,W w Nichols
and J Brockman.
The members of the transportation
committees are y M Frazier, chair
man; Epps Randolph of Tucson; B F
Porter of Phoenix, and r E Wells Of
Prescott.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
AOETYLENE GAS.

Be independent Of gas and electric
light corporations and own your ew9
lighting plant. The National Genera
tor does not have to be cared for
oftener than once in ID days. 1t is
positively safe and is recommended
by all insurance boards. We light
residences, churches, stores, factories
and towns at 40 per cent. less than
other systems, with double the IL
Elimination. To responsible parties
will ship machines on, 80 days trial.
Sond for free booklet on Acetylene
Gas We want good agents.
NATIONAL ACETYLENE GAS Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y,
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

Three hobos patroled the town last
Friday evening and secured everything
they could by begging. They then
secured an ample stock of booze and
wine and broke into the Methodist
church aud used it as a lodging house
during the night. They used the
wood belonging to the church to make
a good fire and keep warm. They
also imbibtd "a great deal of the liquor
no doubt for the same purpose. Early
Saturday morning Postmaster john
son saw them emerging from the
chu1 ch, bottle in hand. He at once
called attention to the matter and
Constable w. A. Burton escorted the
three tramps before Justice Pomeroy,
but they were so drunk that they were
locked up until Monday, when they
were tried, found guilty, and sent
doyn tor a good term in the county
Jail. They will probably keep away
from this part of the country here
after, as Justices Pomeroy and Will
liams gave them to understand that
this is poor place for tramps.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

Reports come from Washington
that Hon. J. F. Wilson, Arizona s
delegate to congress, is making most
favorable impression among his fell
low members in that body. The
Bulletin hopes to hear continued
favorable reports from Col. Wilson.
He is thoroughly posted on the needs
of Arizona and his enthusiasm over
the grand future of the territory is
unbounded. There should be some
early concerted action on the part of
the people of Arizona to give aid to
our delegate in one great effort for
sta. .ehood. Bulletin.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

History is full of the persecution
by bigotry. But the time has dawned
when no self-supposed pious pa' rot,
who mouths the fallacies Of the past +,
can be positive that the only highway
to the heavenly hereafter Is outlined
by any sect, macadamised by his own
contracted views; that whososver fails
to travel between such narrow side
boards is sure to sizzle forever and fall
heir to other trcu bles too numerous
70 mention. "For moder of faith let
gra"cless zealots fight; his can't be
wrong whose life is in the right.-Ez.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

A paper is going :he rounds about
a girl dying from tight lacing. An
editor commenting on the fact says:
"The corset should he done away with
and if the girls can't live without
being squeezed we suppose msn can
be found who will sacrifice them
selves" Gas old as we are," he con
tinued, 1--WE would rather devote three
hours day without farthing of pay
than to see the girls dying off in this
manner. Office hours almost any old
time"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
MINING DEFINITIONS.

A prospector-A man who has a
hole in the ground and is tho biggest
liar in the town.
A proposition man-One who wears
laced boots and corduroy clothes and
never pays his board bill.
An assayer-A man who charges
you 81 80 for throwing your samples
out of the back door and writing a
certificate.
A mine promoter-A man who has
unlimited capital behind him, but not
any in front of him; his watch is in
soak.
A mining engineer - One who
makes funny figures on blazed stumps
and charges big price.
An amalgamator - A man who
wears long finger nails, draws S. a
shift and deposits $40 in the bank
every day, if ths ore is low grade, and
more in proportion.
A "49er"-A man who came to
the coast in the "fall of 40 or spring
of 80" and knows where there are
diggings that will pay 81 SO to the
pan, and is going back there just as
soon as spring comes.
A mining reporter-A man who
wants you to subscribe fer his paper,
wants to write up your property, and
wants you to take him out in the best
buggy in town; smokes your best
cigars and borrows $5.
A tenderfoot-A "Willie boy" Just
out from the east. Carries small
arsenal with him, goes out prospect
ing with shot gun and fishing rod,
buys salted claim and gets money
from mother to come home in the fall
An expert miner-A fellow who
loafs around town looking for job as
superintendent Of property, but
would be a foreman if he can't be
superintendent; one who worked on
the Comstock in 10 and has been idle
ever since
A mining expert-A man who can
talk about formations, rami6cations.
dykes, zones, dips,
spurs, angles, teligtites, oozites, sed-
aemites. aud all the other ties and /
tites can see mile into mother earth |
and Invariably cond' pms the country.
ga local mill man of note" One
who has been on the eve of starting
for South Africa or some other far
off region for seven years. to take
charge of the construction of 1000
stamp mill for London syndicate, a
man who has been positively known
to have constructed a sawmill.-I
Gazette.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

John Barnett Is not very particular
about the price of drugs this week, in
fact he almost forgets that he has a
drug store. The cause of all this is
that on last Sunday John was pre-
sented by his wife with bouncing
boy. Family are getting along nicely,
SO is the father, and cigars now cost
nsthing to his friends,
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

Mrs. Brown, nee Miss Maggie Pine,
died last Friday night after linger
ing illness. Deceased was well known
here and was the daughter of Mr. !.
and Mrs. James Pine, and was the
sister of Charles w. Pine, of this
place. The bereaved husband and
relatives have the sympathy of all in
their sad bereavement.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

The California Expert Specialists
are occupying Offices in the upper part
of the Pomeroy building, and are pre-
pared to treat any and all chronic
diseases. Mhe mQst intricate surgical
operations are performed with dls-
patch and skill. If you are in need
of their services see them before they
90. Consultation free
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

Platinumhss been found III vast
quantities in the Grand Canyon coun-
try, and quite rush has been made
to that vicinity. The nearest point
to the pew 6nd is Williams, Ariz.,
and from that point many outfits
have started. Assays of the mineral
Indicate that it is to be found in pay
ing quantities.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
TELL YOUR SISTER

A Beautiful Complexion is an impossi.
bility without good pure blood, the SORT
hat only exists in connection with goCd
digestion, healthy liver and bowels.
Karl's Glover Root Tea acts directly on
the stomach, liver and kidneys keeping
them in perfect health. Price % cts,
and 30 cts. For sale by ] h. Barnett
Druggist.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

1t would Seem from the last issue
of the Florence Tribune that Editor
Reppy is not much of an admlrer of
the Carnival at Phoenix. Wonder
what has made Bro. Reppy so sore on
Phoenix.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

The new road to Mesa which has
just been opened, is being graded and
grayeled. The work is. being done
by Road sOverseer w. 7. Cummings
which is a positive guarantee that the
work will be well done and that the
county will get the worh of its money.
News.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

The many friends of Mrs. A. B.
Tomlinson, wife of Rev. Mr. Tomlin=
son, will be pleased to know that she
is rapidly recovering from the SUR
gical operation which was performed
on her last Sunday.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
ON EVERY BOTTLE

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is thi
guarantee: ':All we ask of you is to use
two-thirds of the contents of this bottle
aithfully, then if you can say you are
not benefited return the bottle to your
Druggist and he may refund the price
paid" Price 25 cts, 80 cts. and $1.0Q
For sale OY J. HI. Barnett, Druggist.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
MESA FREE PRESS
A. P. SHEWMAN. PUBLISHER.

az No person is authorized to contract bills
on account of this paper except on written
order of the Publisher.
Advertising rates made known on application
~ Subscription, $3.50 per year.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

Temple Block, of Los Angeles. CAL,
who is an elocutionist, is here and is
organizing class.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15

The Griffith Hypnotist Company
held forth ia the Social Hall last
Tuesday and Wednesday evening. a
fair crowd was in attendance on Tues-
day evening, but it was slim on the
following night. The professors work
didn't seem to take with the people,
and many of our citizens seem to be Of
the opinion there was not much
hypnotism about it. Some Of the
scenes were very laughable, and the
crowd got good deal of their moneys
worth in fun anyway.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-12-15
A LIFE. AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mr.. w. A. Hines of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure arter meas
les induced serious lung trouble, which
ended in consumption. / had frequent
hemorrhages and coughed night and
day. All my doctors said l must soon
die. Then began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, which
completely cured me. I would not be
without it even it it cost $500 a bottle.
Hundreds have used il on my recon-
mendation and all say it newer fails TO
cure Throat, Chest and Lung troubles q
Regular size SOC and 81 %. Trial bot
ties free at j. Fl. Barnett's Drug Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
ScOfcu Dialect.

The Scottish American has story Of
a north country servant girl, who was
living with an English family in the
neighborhood of oxford.
One wet day she happened to step
into a heap Of mire and returned home
with her clothes much soiled.
"What have you been doing?" asked
her mistress.
"Oh," said she, 81 stepped into a
dumplock O glaur."
"And what's glaur?"
"Just clairts," said the girl.
"But what's clairts?"
"It's just clabber."
"But, dear me, what is clabber?"
"Clabber is drookit stour."
"But what is drookit stour?" insisted
the amazed lady.
"Weel, weel," said the girl, Gave nae
patience wi ye ava. Ye sud ken as weel
as me, it's just wat dirt."-St. Louis
Republic.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
OLD LETTERS.

Inc house was silent and the light
Was fading from The western glow:
read, till tears had dimmed my sil ht,
some letters written long ago.
The voices that have passed away.
The .aces that have turned 10 mold.
Were round me in the room to-day
and laughed and chattcd as Of old
The thoughts that youth was wont to IN TX.
The hopes no1y dead for cvermore,
Came from the lines of faded ink
As sweet and earnest of yore.
I laid TIE letters by and dreamed
The dear dead past TO life again:
The present and it's purpose seemed
a fading vision full of pain.
Ihcn with sudden shout Of e'ce.
The children burst into the room.
Their little faces were TO me
AS sunrise in the cloud Of doom.
The world was fun Of meaning stil.
For love will live though loved ones Die:
] turned upon life's darkenod bin
And gloricd in the morning sky.
Frederick George Scott. ir Boston IT. D.
script
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
THE OLD DOCTORS ADVICE.
Churches and Charitable InSti-
tutiOns Could Profit by It.

The old doctor took holiday last
winter and went TO New York to visit
Perry, one of his college classmates
There are only we two gray-headed
old fellows left Of all the boys" he said,
before he started from the village.
Perry is a very successful man. lie
gave up business two years ago, and
now occupies himself with church and
charitable work 1t will be a pleasure
to meet him, for we shall have plenty
of time for talking over the old days.
The doctor gave two days to his visit.
Mr. Perry was eager in his welcome
meeting him at the train. 81 must ask
YOU" he said, when they were seated
in the coupe, "to stop an hour at a tenn
perance conference. ! am chairman,
and | must be there"
The conference over, they drove
home; but one or two committees on
civic reform and Armenian relief were
waiting for Mr.. Perry.
Come into my study" he said to the
doctor. you'll be interested in these
great llONtultHANs III sure.
The doctor sat listening in silence.
There could be no doubt of Mr.. Perry's
interest. He spoke with feverish en-
ergy on every point as it arose. When
the men had gone he carried the sub
jects that had been under discussion
70 the luncheon table, talking inces-
sanity of the need of immediate ac-
ton, increasing action" on the part Of
Christians in divers great efforts now
being made. In the afternoon the doc
tor hoped for a quiet talk or a drive
out In the park.
\'There's nothing I'd like morel" said
Perry. But | never find time for a
quiet, idle hour; and, as for the trees
and sky, I've almost forgotten what
they look likel have reports of two /
hospitals, of which | am manager, to /
audit this afternoon, and tonight .
speak at a mems Christian conference. /
You will come with me?"
The second day passed like the first.
The doctor noted his friends lean,
twitching features, his dry lips, his
restless glance, his irritable voice.
"When do you rest2' he asked.
"The fact is, don't rest" said Mr..
Perry. "When I go to bed my brain
is so busy l can't sleep. But what can
I do? The world is peCishing. Itneeds
Christian effort, and when l went into
the work a dozen new ways opened be-
fore me every day. I'm not young
man. My time is short. l must serve
God while am here"
The old man looked at him moment.
'The world" he said, solemnly, 'was
In need Of Saviour He came. lie
saw the work that lie had to do for all
The ages to come, and He knew that il
had to be done In three short years. Yet
In those three years lie never hurried.
lie had time TO love His friends and be
happy with them, to go apart to the
TO be alone by the sea, to
listen quietly for Gods voice every
where"
"Am | mistaken, then, in doing Gods
vork?" cried Perry, angrily.
"No; but you are mistaken in think
ng you can do it all. DO your little
hare, and rest IN God. He will go on
With it as He did before you came, and
viii do after you are gone.'-Youth's
Companion. .
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
LIKE FROZEN PATTIES.
Ice FIOes on the Missouri River A..
sumo Quaint and Sometimes
Amusing shapes.

The ice foes Of the Missouri river are
probably the prettiest and most ex-
traordinary that float upon an Amer
lean river.
Over upon the Mississippi above It's
confluence with the Missouri, t.e .es
floats in great foes that are ice heths,
some Of them with an area of 10. 90. 30
and 40 acres. Frequently they become
so large that there is no room for them
TO pass between the bars and dilxes. and
the river becomes blocked until warm
er weather rots and dislodges the
gorges.
Where the Mississippi flows from
two TO three miles an hour at a normal
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
Enx md the Cranes

Once upon a time fox espied some
grapes growing upon a tall tree or a
telegraph pole; it does not matter
which. The fox tried to borrow step
ladder Of a neighboring farmer, but
failed 81 don't want your old grapes
anyway" the fox now declared. ZAP
pendicitis isn't anything like as swag-
ger as it used to bel" Then he be-
slowed the 'dJgh upon the bystanders,
who looked for him to say the grapes
were sour.-Detroit Journal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
ALONE WITH GOD.

Alone with God
That my poor bleeding heart
May tell him thus apart
or all It's cares and woes,
It's struggles and its foes,
AS friend TO friend.
Alone with Cod
That He may counsel give,
With strength divine 20 live,
Above each ill and care
To overcome each share.
As Guide and Friend.
Alone with G. 3D.
Who VIII my cries attend
And blest assistance send,
Who all my tears shall dry
And every need supply,
As Helper. Friend.
Alone with Cod
To ask that lie viii come
And make my heart His home.
My life TO enter in.
Its aims for good 20 win,
A Saviour, Friend.
Alone with Cod
That / my joys may tell,
And gratitude as well,
For all His gifts 10 me
And loving kindness free,
My Maker, Friend
Roger II. Lyon. In y. Y. Examiner
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
MISSOURI RIVER ICE CAKES.

current velocity, the Missouri is rae
ing along seven and eight miles, and
while the Mississippi is sweeping even
ly and smoothly, the Missouri is rush
ing swirling and cutting up after the
fashion of the famous waters that fall
at Lodore.
So the foes of the Missouri are
whirlcd and ground one against the
other until they are round as a wheel,
every one Of them, and half of them
spinning one way and the rest the
other They rarely get larger than four
feet I'm diameter, and the major portion
of them are not more than three. Con-
stant grinding upon their edges builds
up cornice Of white. powdered ice,
and, like little ice plates that would
hold water, and looking for all the
world like 10000 frozen oyster patties
TO the sea, they 60 bobbing
and spinning along in the prettiest of
professions.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without IT.. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver aud driving all i'm.
puritcs from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotohcs blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,- beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, Zoe, 25c, SOC.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07
VIII Meet Again.

One of the bitterest elements of grief
would be eliminated from the death
bed scene If it were as distinct in our
hearts as it is IN Scripture that death
Is embarkation. Select the remotest
star in the universe, and if you could
suddenly realize that your departed
and sainted friend were there, with
what overwhelming brightness your
conception Of death and the heavenly
world would be transformed, enlivened
and beautifedl May the Holy Spirit
encourage our thoughts TO move out
cheerily along this line of sweeter
and richer consciousness Of the Some
where of the heavenly world; a little
of the bitterness be thereby subtracted
from the bereavements that have shad-
owed our past and our anticipations in
cline with a frmer confidence toward
the City which hath foundations, and
toward reunion with those whose bark
sped out into the night and over the
sea while we stood weeping upon the
shore.-Charlcs II. Parkhurst.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-07-07

Jane Batson is going TO sue the city
Of New York for damages in the loss Of
her luxurious growth of gray hair,
which was cut off short when she was
sent TO prison for three months as
disorderly person. She says the cut
ting was not only unusual, but Illegal
because she was not a 12-months' pris-
Oner