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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
A kissing Nation.

In no other part of the world is kiss.
ing so much in vogue as in Russia.
From time immemorial it has been the
national salute. Indeed it is more of a
greeting than caress.
In public affairs, as in private, the
kiss is an established custom. Fathers
and sons kiss, old generals with rusty
mustaches kiss, whole regiments kiss.
The emperor kisses his officers. On a
reviewing day there are almost as many
kisses as shots exchanged. II a lillipu-
tan corps of cadets have earned the i'm
periai approval, the imperial salute is
bestowed upon the head boy, who passes
it on with hearty report to his neigh
Dor, he in his turn to the next, and SO
on, through the whole juvenile body.
On holiday or fete day the young
and delicate mistress of "a house will
not only kiss all her maidservants, but
all her menservants, too, and if the
gentleman does not venture above her
hand she will stoop and kiss his cheek
TO judge also from the number of
salutes the matrimonial bond in these
high circles must be one of uninterrupt-
ed felicity. A gentleman scarcely enters
or leaves the room without kissing his
wife either on her forehead, cheek or
hand
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
In.anity's Debt to Medical Science

Insanity's Debt to Medical Science.
Insanity is now recognized as dis
ease which is the result of some func
tional or organic disturbance of the
brain or of some injury or malformation
of that organ. Be it said to the ever
lasting credit of medical science that it
has rescued the whole subject of the dis
eases of the brain and nervous system
from the region of myth and superstition
and placed it on a scientific plane along
with the other diseases and injuries to
which human flesh is heir.
The old lunatic asylums and the filthy
cells Of the county jails with all their
horrors where the victims Of dethroned
reason used to be confined and tortured
have been abolished and in their place
we now have the modern hospital for
the insane, and it stands ON the same
footing in every respect as a hospital
for diseases Of the eye and ear or any
other medical speciality. 1t was not the
churches, but medical science. inspired
by desire to benefit mankind, which
taught the world that the insane are
our brothers still and that to them is
due the same Christian charity and care
as to any others in distress DR. John
Girdner in North American Review.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Helen irving. Tragic Death.

The tragic story of the beautiful and
talented Scottish woman. Helen Irving.
ia not. perhaps. we'll known. although
it has been celebrated in song She had
been. for some time courted by two gen.
tlemen whose names were Bell and
Fleming Bell told the girl that if he
ever found her in Fleeming's company
he would kill him She. however, had a
strong regard for Fleming. and one
day. while walking along the romantic
banks of the Kirtle. she observed his
rival on the other side Of the river
among the bushes
Conscious of the danger her lover
was in. she passed between him and his
enemy. who firing. shot her dead
Fleming crossed the river and killed
the coward A heap of stones was raised
on the place where the brave woman
fell. and she was buried in the near
churchyard Fleming. overwhelmed
with love and grief. went abroad, but
soon returned and. stretching himself
ON her grave. expired He was buried
hy her side
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
FOR MEN ONLY.
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Remedies sent everywhere in sealed packages
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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Ireland Called Many Names.

Few countries have suffered SO many
changes of name as Ireland In the time
of Ptolemy the island was known as
Scotia Diodorus Siculus calls the island
[rs. or Irisi in the ''De Mundo, cred
tied by some scholars to Aristotle, it Is
called lrenne in the ''Argonautica Of
Orpheus it appears as Irinus; Strabo
calls it Irene; Caesar. Tacitus and Pliny
mention it as Hibernia: Meia called it
Juverna. The native names in Celtic
are lr Fri. or Erin Plutarch mentions
it under the name of Ogygia. The name
ireland is no doubt derived from the
native Ir or Fri but when it came into
general use is question concerning
which scholars are much at variance
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
The Swiss Parliament.

Switzerland differs from other coun
tries in many things. and one OF the
most remarkable is the way in which
it's parliamentary debates are conduct
ed. A Swiss member of parliament can
express himself in French, German or
Italian. and the privilege is freely used
When the president of the federal as.
sembly speaks in German, his remarks
are translated by secretary in close
proximity to him. All the laws and
resolutions. before being voted upon.
are drawn up in French. German and
Italian. and every official report is pub
lished in these three languages. Dir.
minpham Post.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Insect Notes.

The slow tapping of butterfly L
wing produces no sound When the
movements are rapid. noise is produc-
ed which increases with the number OF
vibrations. Thus the house fly. which
produces the sound of F. vibrates its
wings 21.120 times a minute or $50
times second. and the bee. which
makes sound of A, as many as 26, 400
times or 440 times a second. A tired
bee huns on E, and, therefore, accord
ing to theory, vibrates its wings only
$50 times a second.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Chickens are sold by the piece in
Buenos Ayres. They are dressed before
being offered for sale. the only feathers
left upon them being those of the tail
The same custom prevails in China
as to dogs, where bit Of the dogs hair
is always left on the end Of the tail,
even when the animal is cooked But
this is because the Chinese consider the
flesh of black dogs the best and most
certain to put a brave spirit into the
body of the eater.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
JOHN HAYS BIG APRON.
One of the Cases Where DishSvash-
ing Produced q Poet


One of the Cases Where Dishwash-
ing Produced a Poet.
Colonel Hay was when boy regu-
lar attendant of the Presbyterian Sun
day school at Warsaw, Ills
The Sunday school lessons partly con-
sisted of committing to memory Bible
verses, and to attain supremacy in this
created quite rivalry among the schol-
airs. John Hay was sure to come out
ahead from two to five answers, some
times more, causing those of his COM
rades who were always behind him to
regard him with envy.
Consequently when some of those boys
heard that John had to wash dishes and
do the churning for his mothef and.
more than all, that he wore an apron
while at these duties his jealous COM
rades fairly crowed.
One morning it was agreed by his
comrades to get him out of doors while
by having two or three girls whom he
rather liked ask him questions in re-
gard to his homework
Young Hay came out to where the
boys were and answered the questions
by saying that he washed dishes as his
mother taught him. and then, with
twinkling eyes, he gave the dishpan
which he had with him tremendous
fling. contents and all, drenching who
ever happened to be near enough, and.
laughing loudly. ran into the kitchen.
Hay and his big apron were never mo-
Tested after that. Christian Endeavor
World
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Some birds. like all children. like to
play. and Australia and New Guinea
produce the blower bird. which builds
regular playhouses. These houses are
not part of their nests. but are con-
etructed usually in the shape of covered
archways of little boughs two or three
feet long. IS inches high. and about as
wide They use these houses simply for
their games. as if they were clubhouses.
Generally these playhouses are decorat-
ed with bright colored shells and feath-
ers. just as children decorate their play
houses.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
SUFFERED ThE TORTURES OF THE DAMNED
Two WAYS oil . samene...


Skeptical Patient Ito faith doctor)--
How do you propose to cure this pain
in my chest. doctor?
Faith Doctor shall pass my hands
over your chest few times. then tell
you the pain is gone. and it will be
gone.
Patient-Ah. yesi Will you dine
with me, doctor? You can perform the
cure afterward.
Doctor-With pleasure.
Patient-Well, take this loaf Of
bread and rub it on your waistcoat a
few times and say you have had your
dinner, and you will have had it. II
the experiment is success, we will go
on with the chest cure.-London Tele-
graph.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

When the, eminent botanist Professor
Altman of Glasgow was a small boy,
he had the present of silver bit,
whereupon his mother was go worried
with questions as to what he should do
with it that che exclaimed, Really,
you had better go to Thomas Elliot's "a
well known pharmacist) and buy six
pence worth Of patience.
Down the street marched the lad and
demanded of the chemist, "Mr. Elliot,
please give me sixpence worth of pa
thence. I"
Mr.. Elliot, taking in the situation at
glance. said: Certainly, my boy;
there's a chair. Just sit down and wait
till you get it. !"
Professor Aitman's endeavor to pur-
chase patience was great success. It
made deep impression on the lad and
was one of the factors of his success in
life
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
sHAKEINTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for. the feet.
1t cures painful, swoolen, smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes tight-fitting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for chlblains, sweating,
damp, callous and hot, tired aching feet.
We have over 1000 testimonials of cures.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. BY mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen. s.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. =
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
A Bnruum Surprise.

A good story of the hate George Au
gustus Sala and Baruum is told. 1t was
on the occasion of the last visit of the
famous Snowman to England. when a
public dinner was rendered to Mr. Bar
mum Mr. Sala presided in the recep-
ton room. where all were waiting to
welcome the guest of the evening. MIR
Barnum came in beaming. and. shak
ing hands with the chairman, said
This is indeed surprise to me.
Ibid you hear thatS' Mr.. Sala whis-
pered why he arranged for the din
ner himself
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRuAx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Am Eye to Business.

The doctor hurried in and called the
druggist to one side.
eve just been called to attend the
Cresus baby. he said, "and I've given
a prescription that calls for nothing but
paregoric. When they send it over here.
you must tell them it will take at least
an hour to put it up and the cost will
be $3. so. That's the only way to make
them think I'm any good. the medi-
cine's any good and you're any good.
and I want to keep their business. -
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Cycling and Alcohol.

Remember, says an experienced
New York physician, ''that alcohol
stimulates the heart and circulation in
much the same way as exercise does
and that if you use it in any form
while wheeling the reaction is speedy
and 'farreaching.
In the same way long. ride should
never be undertaken Immediately after
plentiful meal, this also tending to
interfere with the hearts action and
respiration.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
DELAY MAKES IT HARDER.

Mis-steps have made the worst
sprains, but it is no mis-step to use st.
Jacobs Oil. 1t makes cure by
strengthening, soothing and conquer
ing the pain. Every hours delay
makes it harder to cure.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
FEEL THEINFLuENcE.

Cold and heat alike aggravate neu-
ralgia, because the nerves feel the cold
and heat sensitively, but nerves are
sensitive to treatment, and feel the
influence of st. Jacobs Oil, which cures
the ailment promptly.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
A STRONG MANS SECRET.

The strongest man on earth says the
secret of his wonderful power is perfect di-
gestion. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
makes digestion easy, and cures all COM
plants arising from weak stomach, such
as indigestion, biliousness, liver and kid
ney ailments. AS tonic it is marvellous.
Every body needs it at this time of the year.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
GROWS sTuBBoRN.

Any complaint becomes chronic
by neglect, and rheumatism grows
stubborn by not using st. Jacobs Oil,
which is it's sure cure and conquers
the pain promptly. Every sufferer
should use it.. ..z..,se.a...,.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Deserved.

Bill-Why do you call your friend q
popular song writer2
Jill-Because he never sings his own
songs. -Yonkers Statesman.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

There was a young man from Lenore,
Who boldly went off to the war;
The "beef7' made him sick
He recovered quite sick
By the prompt use of old Jesse Moore
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Gallant.

"A man is as old as he feels. said
the gentleman Of the old school. land a
woman as old as she says she is In
dianapolis Journal
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
They Exchange Compliments

Customer-l'm sure I'VE seen you somewhere
never forget pretty face!
Waitress-I don't remember you!-and l
never forget fresh customer.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Craven Gay-I wish l knew what ails me.
I've got all the symptoms of every known di-
sease, together with several others l never
heard Of
Luton Lost--Old fellow, you've got the grip.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

FITS Permanently Cured. Motifs or nervous
Illo ness after first days use of DIR. Klines
Great Nerve RestOrer. Send for FREE $2 90
trial bottle and treatise. DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd.
$50 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. G.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

The first British recognition Of Besse
mer's work came from the Institute of
Civil Engineers, which awarded him
gold Telford medal for paper on his
steel process read before it in 1859.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
"IDO MY OWN WORK"
So Says Mrs. Mary Rochiette OF
Linden, New Jersey, In this
Letter to Mrs. Pinkham.

ST was bothered with a flow which
would be quite annoying at times, and
at others would almost stop.
at used prescriptions given me by my
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Ss~@A@A6 JS1A AAA~0A-
cine, and have certainly been greatly
benefited by it's use.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound has indeed been friend to mes
am now able to do my own work,
thanks to your wonderful medicine. /
was IS near death I believe as / could
be- "a weak that my pulse scarcely beat
md my heart had almost given out. /
could not have stood it one week more,
am sure. ] never thought would
be so grateful to any medicine.
81 shall use my influence with any
one suffering as 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. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
AHousEHoLp NECESSITY.

Every home should have handy for use lit
tie box of Cascarets Candy Cathartic, as a per-
feet guardian of the family health. All drug
gists, 10c, 25c, SOC.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

tTit-Bits:l ~ rise for information" shouted
an excited politician 81 am very glad to hear
it," said a bystander "for no man needs it
mare"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
hoods Saa1qboAM
I2azz2slE5l2;1:1D

Hoods Pills cnre liver ills, the non-irri tal,ng
and only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsa.
parilla.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

serofuis-"Three years ago our son, now
eleven, had a serious case of scrOfula and cry
sipelas with dreadful sores, discharging and
itching constantly. He could not walk. Sew
eral physicians did not help for sixteen months.
Three months treatment with Hoods Sarsa-
parilla made him perfectly we'll. We are glad
to tell Others of it," MRS. DAVID LAIRD, Otta-
wa, Kansas.
Nausea-Vomitfng spells, dizziness and
prostratiOn troubled me for years Had neu-
ralgia grew weak and could not sleep. My age
was against me, but Hoods Sarsaparilla cured
me thoroughly. Ny weight increased from 125
to lab pounds. am the mother of nine chill
dren Never felt so well and strong since was
married as | do now" MRS. NJ. A. WATERS,
1929 3sd ST., Washington, ID. C.
Ecxema-"We had to tie the hands of our
tWo-year old son on account of eczema on face
and limbs No medicine even helped until we
used Hoods Sarsa parilla, which soon cured"
MRS. A VAN WICK, 123 Montgomery Street,
Paterson, n. j.
Neuralgia had dreadful neuralgia, mis-
cradle for months. NeighbOrs told me to use
Hoods Sarsaparilla; it cured me perfectly
MRS FRED TURNER, Barre, VT
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
To Cure a Cold in One Day.
EAL,Ly DIAGNOSED.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money ifit fails to cure. 22c
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05


same state
of affairs
continued.
After a
time / was
taken with
. flooding,
that ! was
obliged to
keep mybe
Finally, in
despair, 1
gave up my
tor, and b
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
Durability is
Better Than Shozv. -

The svealth of the multi
naillionafres Is not equal to
good health. Riches quithout
health are a curse, and yet the
rich. the middle classes and
tie poor alike haze. in Hoods
Sarsaparflla, a valuable as
sisfant in getting and main
tanning perfect health. It
neVer disappoi1ts.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05
An Excellent Combination.


The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
6, SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LoUIsvILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. N. z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle.
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P. N. u. A.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-05-05

Bill-She said her face was her for
tune. Jill - Poor thing! - Yonkers
Statesman.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-09-01
Oiario absoIutamene impartial, eco de la opinion y de la prensaL
Entered the M @@M @m E. as mM@m matter June M@
Often mucho abarca.

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emuEones Perctas los estabecmientos deshrados q ohsn egocos 8 To-" abora-
toros en- donde Sc embotenan mezcoanzas de toda ndoe rotlada de tai modo
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t tatG3. IA de ae n aScGts 1S5sq ue deseen eMarse y n % perder IN tempo Precise, En-
PreGo. La egMna Emulsion de Scott es agadabe y fdn de dgedr sna la irritation
Fotaece y robustece. Aumena los g6buos rIos de la sange. Cma la Anerda.
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nm|ah Haed 1od l.hop m qw S@mn RsuGGSqm aNym ddnE M%d s 1u
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