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Mesa free press., 1899-08-25
GENERAL NEWSITEMS
News of the State, Nation
and the World

And now a boot and shoe trust is
to be organized. It is high time to
kick, if not time to kick high.
1t now seems certain that Captain
Dreyfus will get justice-not the kind
he got before, but the real thing.
Some fortunes have been made in the
Klondike, but more misfortunes than
fortunes have been found there.
Yellow Jack is finding it harder to
get foothold on the soil of the United
State this time than he ever did be-
fore.
The thief that broke into a Wake
field, N. Y, church recently and stole
bible, certainly took what he needed
most
The more the full light of day is let
into the Canadian boundary claims the
less merit they are seen to possess. 1t
has not needed an X-ray to detect the
weak places in their contention; they
are visible to the naked eye.
'Is the Czar insane" anxiously
queries an esteemed contemporary.
Give it up But the fact that he. cher
ishes the hope of bringing about Euro
pean disarmament and an era of uni
versal peace, lends color to the sus-
picion that he is not altogether in his
right mind.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-Mrs. S. A.
Steele, manager of an extensive home
for needy children in this city, has
completed an arrangement with Gen
eral Fitzhugh Lee to receive fifty Gu
ban girls at the home and raise and ed
ucate them. The girls will arrive as
soon as the full number can be secured
from the families of native Cubans.
A Billings, Mont, special says train
load of $50 horses, which Powell Bros.
were bringing from North Yakima,
Wash, to South Omaha, was unloaded
at the Northern Pacific stock yards at
Billings Tuesday night for water and
feed. Soon after feeding and drinking
the horses began to go into spasms, and
about half of the shipment is dead, and
it is feared they will all die. The stom-
achs of several have been saved for
analysis by experts.
| At PittSburg an auto-car company
rd
will be made for a Pennsylvania char
ter The capital stock, it is said, will
be $1,000,0O0. 1t is the intention of the
company to absorb the Pittsburg We
hicle company, and manufacture auto
mobiles on a large scale. The COM
pany expects to be ready to manufac-
ture ten complete automobiles daily
after January 1, and employment will
be given to about 500 men,
President Ben E. Rich of the South
ern Mormon society left Chattanooga,
for Frankfort, KY, to call on Governor
Bradley to bring his attention to the
nti-Mormon outbreak in that state,
and to demand protection for the eld-
ers. In Carter county, Kentucky, a
mob of fifty men took out Elders Tur-
nam and Snow yesterday, but turned
them loose, warning them to leave the
neighborhood. In Bell county, near
! the Tennessee line, Elder Mtenor and
James Miller were badly beaten by a
mob Of mountaineers.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Have you done? Oliver Twist was
asked, and there being nothing eatable
within reach, he replied in the afirma-
tive. The time seems not far distant
when the nations will announce that
they are done despeiling, there being no
seizable territory within reach.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Great Britain has reconquered the
Sudan. But two-thirds of the money
she has spent in the operation has gone
for railroads and similar improve
ments, and now she has opened the
commercial doors of the Sudan wide
and free to all the world. That Is con-
quest in behalf Of humanity.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

No successful attempt at checking a
tornado by shooting it has yet been
made, 1t Is said. Has any one tried a
gun that wasn't loaded?
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

1t is a shock to ones sense Of the
heroic to read of a bald-headed eagle
being caught by means of a petticoat.
But the noble bird would probably
point out, If it were able, that there
were precedents for such a denoue-
ment in the case of the most heroic Of
men.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Mattas became alarmed and sent for
neighbors. At an carly hour Mattas
was unconscious, but still laughing,
and those who attended him were non
plussed.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

The sister Of the Duke of Orleans, the
very careful pretender to the French
throne, has sold some of her works of
art. 1t is pity that she can't sell her
brother. He is the most useless work
of art In the possession of the family.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

The Brooklyn figure Of $1,079 for
spanking neighbor's boy seems at
first glance pretty steep. but most men
have known occasions when they
would willingly have given that much
for the privilege.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

The Chinese Government is actually
\showing considerable enterprise and
intelligence in its efforts to regulate the
foods of the Yellow River. The plan
recommended by Ii Hung Chang and
his Belgian engineers was referred to
- grand cnuncil. six boards and nine
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Tight hats are now said to be harm
full, obstructing the flow of thought In
time "Is my hat on loose? may be as
important question as ''Is my hat on
straight"
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

The New York woman arrested for
spanking her husband has not only
been discharged, but commended by the
court. Spank him some more If he's
said the Judge. Wow!
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

A Kentucky man proposes to fatten
mules with molasses. A man who went
into the business would probably stick
to 1t, as would the mule.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

A New York woman is said to have
wrecked her home by demanding pie
at all times of the night. And what
dreams must have made hideous the
night!
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Fairhaven, Wash. = One day last
week broke all records for catching
salmon. At the Pacific American
Fisheries company's cannery 10000
were received one morning. OF these
over $4,000 were sockeyes.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

A preacher has decided that God has
nothing to do with the tornadoes. That
leaves it between the devil and the
weather bureau.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

The "holy carpet" which once belong
ed to Mohammed has been stolen. Prob
ably the zeal of some rug-hunter is re-
sponsible for this sacrilege.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Lots Of people would like to know
the secret of that Pennsylvania man
'who has held Office continuously for
sixty y-eight years.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Alfred Austin has called attention to
the fact that 1t is not correct to call
him "Sir" Alfred Austin. Perhaps this
is intended. as a gentle hint to royalty.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

An Eastern man committed suicide
In his show window. Some men die
BIZ, some men shuttle off, but this one
showed of.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

The worst about the wolf being at
the door is that so long as It's there
there's no likelihood of Dame Fortune
looming to knock at it.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25
GOOD FOR CALIFORNIANS.

Enthusiasm Over the Proposed San
Francisco Reception.
San Francisco-At the Orpheum the
ater, an auction sale of theater seats
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Until one has seen millionaire's
fcottage" 1t is hard to believe the Eng
hsh language can be so twisted.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

IL the automobile Is becoming popu
ar considering the speed it makes 1t
naturally should come quick.
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

Thirty mine cabinets in twenty nine
kears win do for France. Oh, tickle
hess, thy name is France!
Mesa free press., 1899-08-25

All men are born equal, but it doesn't
take some men long to Outgrow 1t
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Word comes from Colon that the Venezuelan con-
sui there has received official notice Of the block
ade of the port Of Maracaibo recently captured by
the revoutionists under Hernandez
James Holcrow, night clerk in the Waverlcy lodging
house. at Eighth avenue and Twenty-eighth street,
New York. was shot and instantly killed in that
place by Martin Sweeney, waiter.
The directors Of the Northern Pacific railway
have declared a dividend Of per cent and an
extra dividend q per, cent. on common stock.
making a total OF per cent. for the year.
-Four square-iseer were reported off the Colum-
bia river. and 1t Is thought Of them Is the
ship st. Enoch. from Panama She took a
pilot November II. and has not since been
The transport City Of Para has arrived at San
Francisco from Manila. via Nagasak She came in
ballast. and had but passenger. After inspection
she will probably be discharged from the transport
service.
A gang OF alleged boy burglars was arrested In
lavishly furnished apartment in Chicago. Five
boys compose the gang Their ages range from II to
rugs. valuable paintings and musical instruments
The French ship Louis Pasteur. now out isl days
from Limerick for San Francisco. is believed to
fered on her. She is known to have been In fear
full storm with the ship Blanca, which was lost,
The people Of Bemidj. in Beltrsm county. Min
nesota, are to send Admiral Dewey big black bear,
recently captured, for Christmas present. Money is
being raised in the town by popular subscription to
pay all the necessary expenses, including express
charges.
II is generally believed that President Romano.
of Peru. now that he is free from any announcement
interference on the part of congress, viii form q
capable ministry to carry ont the excellent pro.
gramme he mapped out on assuming tho reins of
government
Secretary Gage has no intention at present Of
doing anything more for the relief of the New
ment, however as to what he will or will not
do in the future, and II at any time within few
days or within few weeks the financial situa-
sirabie he may adopt some means to get money
out Of the treasury and into circulation.
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GALLANT LIEUT.. DIISON
CHIEF Or THn MAcABnpp scours
LOsns 4 FOOT.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 1A-osn. Otis has
cabled the war department that Lieut..
Hatsons who Organized and commanded
the Macabebe scouts. has been seriously
wounded and foot AmputAtion Il proba-
Bile. The dispatch follow:
Lieut.. Batson. Of the Fourth cav
airy. who organised four large COM
panies Of Macabebs scouts. had the adj
vance OF Lawton'S troops and was at
tending Youngs cavalry In Northwestern
Luxon, Batson leading with conspicuous
gallantry in several hArd-fought engage.
ments. On November - he was severely
wounded In the foot and amputation viii
probably be necessary. Can he not re-
ceive = majority In some STAN corps az
reward for efficient servicef'
other Tswns Taken.
Cen. Otis today also cabled the war de-
partment A follows;
Manila. Dec. a.
Gen. Lawton reports Bulucan Prov
ince freed Of insurgents yesterday.
the strong mountain position Of Biac-
nabato, with food supplies. clothing, Cart
ridge factory and barracks. MacAr-
% sSePs e scsss e Sa twin with q s hs
opP ns tss g. snd few light casualtis.;
zaWbosngo that he has garrisoned Basi-
rnd nayao; that the condition Of affairs
IL satisfactory.
Many Spanish Prisoners Released.
Eighteen hundred Spanish prisoners
received in Manila; over 1900 en- route;
Loo shipped to Spain on the 18th instant.
These prisoners are In much better physi-
cal condition than the Spanish prisoners
captured when Manila capftulated."
ARother Important Capture.
MANILA, Dec. 14-A detachment Of
Col Hayes cavalry under Lieut.. Arnold
has captured. Biacnabato, mountain
stronghold. where the last insurrection
was ended with peace treaty. A large
quantity Of ammunition and arms was
captured. Maj. Bachelors battalion Of
Twenty-fourth infantry II making slow
progress In the Apart valley. Villagers
are giving colored troops banquets and
balls everywhere.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-15
CONVENTION FOR Chicago
OUTLOOK Is THAT THE WESTERN
CITY WILL GET THE PRIZE.
Advance Poll shows Majority Of
Republican National conmittse-
men In Favor Of It-Ali Expenses
OF the convention are Guaranteed

Special Dispatch to the ost-Intellixencsr
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1k-That the Re-
publican national committee Will tomorrow
select Chicago as the convention city II,
$500 seems certain tonight. The Hamilton
club delegation has polled the members
OF the committee. and as result Chair
man Samuel 3. Raymond predicts that
at least 20 votes win be cast for the me-
tropolis Of the West. This Is three more
than the required number.
Workers FOR Chicago win submit plain,
businessiiko proposition when the commit
tee takes up the convention tight to-mcr-
row Chairman Raymond Will guarantee
the expenses Of the convention and will
offer to sign any kind Of bond or pledge as
surety that this guarantee will be full
The Hamilton Club delesation.s poll
shows that the following national commit
teemen Win probably vote for Chicago:
J. p. Spreckels. California; Samuel Fes-
senden. Connecticut: @. L. Hhoup idaho:
~ y. Jameson. Illinois; George M Cur
4. Wimberly, Louisiana; Joseph II. Nam
ley, Maine; William Malster Indiana
George L. Lyman. Massachusetts,: George
L Maitx. Michigan; John NJ. Thurston.
J. =. Boyd. North Carolina: W. ri. Rob.
inson North Dakota: W. b. Brownlow,
Tennessee; Arthur Brown, Utah; George
Virginia; L. r. Hubbard, Minnesota:
Scott Swaziland, Washington; c. Payne,
wisconsin; Solomon Luna, New Mexico; ;
William Griffith, Arizona; c.. M. barnes,
Oklahoma Territory; l.. e. Bennett, IN
dian Territory.
Ten are classed as doubtful. but In
c1ined toward Chicago, as follows:
w, T. Durbin, Indiana; James Hill, Mis-
sissippi: r. C. Kerens, Missouri; c. r.
Leonard. Montana; c. H. Spoul, Nevada;
G. l.. Kurtz. Ohio; C.. r.. Brayton. Rhode
West Virginia; Col. May, Alaska, proxy
for C. 8. johnson.
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RESIGNED FROM DIRECTORATE.
r. o. Matthiessen Leaves American
Sugar Company.

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.-The Times says:
Not content with writing a letter last week,
declaring that his name must not be used
for reelection to the board Of directors of
the American Sugar Refining Company, F.
o. Mathiessen, to more clearly, 1t Is said,
emphasize his position, wrote formal let
ter of resignation as director of the COM
pany. This resignation, 1t is understood,
WIFI 60 into effect at once.
Mr.. Matthiessen declined to discuss the
matter, but Il Is said this second letter was
FASTENED In order that he may more eff
fectually carry out the scheme which Is
attributed to him Of organizing into one
consolidated company certain of the new
Independent sugar refining companies at
present fighting the trust. For time fol-
lowing the announcement of the incorpora-
tion of the Delaware Colonial Sugar Re-
filming Company 1t was believed in some
circles that this was the new company
about which there had been so much talk,
and In connection with which Mr.. Mat
thiessen's name was mentioned: Such,
however, does not appear to be the case.
The colonial company, it Is reported, Is an
entirely new concern, connected neither
with Mr.. Matthiessen nor with any of the
now existing Independent companies.
John ID. Spreckels. of California, said:
'eThe only Colonial Sugar Company I
know OF Is In the Fill islands. II may be
that another is being formed In this coun-
try, but know nothing of 1t. We are In
the sugar business in the West and have
nothing to do with trust there or else
where"
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NOTES FRON WASHINGTON.
Bills introduced BY Congressman
Jones-state Senator oliver Pro-
posed ~ conmfssisner Of ARID
Lsnds-No Forest supsrintenasnts

Special Dispatch to the acknowledgements
WASHINGTON, Dec. N.-Representattv
Jones has introduced bill extending the
homestead laws to soldiers OF the Spanish
war ana OF the war In the Philippines. The
bill provides that. In every case. credit
of two years shall be allowed. upon the
nve years residence required by law, to
each soldier whose term Of service was less
than two years. He also introduced bill
for public building at Walia Walla, to
cost s2oO.oo1 and bin to divide the state
into two judicial districts on the line OF
the Cascade mountains.
United States Marshal Ide. of Spokane.
having brought prisoner to NeE York.
stopped at washington on his way back,
to attend to some departmental matters.
6cott Sweeflahd, Of Vancouver, Ii In the
city as proxy for p. G. Sullivan, Of Ia
coma, national committeeman at the ma
tional Republican committee meeting
State Senator oliver Hail. OF Colfax. one
OF the leading Republican leaders OF East
ern Washington, has been proposed by Sem
ator Foster for commissioner Of arid lands,
to serve IN washington. Oregon. Idaho and
Western Montana. and possibly wyoming.
The salary Is equivalent to SO per day, and
1t is an important office, having 10 do with
the examination OF arid lands and report
Ing to the interior department as to their
value and the possibility OF improving the
same, etc. Senator Foster feels confident
the appointment win be made.
Commissioner Hermann. OF the general
land office, told Senator Shoup today that
all superintendent and supervisors OF for
est reserves were to be laid on during win
ter months. without salary. owing 10 lack
of sufficient appropriation to pay salaries
through the whole year. because little work
was necessary to care for the reserves
when snow is upon the ground. This sus-
pension OF these officials II, In no
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GEM. WOODS APPoINrMESr.


Disgruntled Thereby.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14--A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
Gen, Brooke received an ofiicial dispatch
relieved ~ Gen. Wood .'a unei III that aad time
ne n nad refused refused e credit IT,. the reports, -
functory. TO night he said it was just
signed to duty in command in Cuba. and
and HAD sought to carry out the plans Of
the administration He did not understand
that action In relieving him meant a change
q policy. Regarding his personal plans,
Il have become accustomed to life in the
tropics and shall not endanger my health
when / reach Washington win depend
somewhat on weather conditions"
Gen. Brooke e strongly opposed to go
fact Il IN Washinst3n Is understood understood to . have
caused g change IN plans to transfer him
there. He Is. willing to give committees
perience IN Cuba. Gen. Brooke adheres to
his protest against the further reduction
Of military forces on the island.
Opposition Of the other com a, in
ger their own prospects. Il is accepted
n Haysns tia. . shs department command ".nd
in command Of the Matanzas and santa
Clara provinces, recently declared himself
as not wanting to 60 on the retired list.
Gen. Fitxhugh Lee IL not so particular,
and win accept retirement gracefully. Gen.
Ludlow'S status is somewhat different. It
Is his ambition to have the credit of maxi
Ing Havana model city, and the belief Of
army officers in the city Is that he Will
swallow disappointment and try to get
along under Gen. Wood rather than relin-
quish double pay, go back to the engineer
corps and abandon the hope Of a briga-
dier generalship.
The position Of Gen. Chaffee, Brooke's
CHIEF OF stan. u undetermined. The Cuban
factions which have opposed Gen. Brooke
woods first duty will be to dismiss the
cabinet and appoint a more representative
one.
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KILLED IN THE PRIZE RING.
Henry Neise Receives a Fatal Blow
From Ned Jefferson.


/ ST. LOUIS, Dec. 14.-Comedy and trag-
edy were depicted In the arena OF the
st. Louis Athletic Club tonight.
In the preliminary bout preceding the
star contest between Tommy White. the
126-pound champion of the world and
KID Broad. of Cleveland, Henry Neise,
Of st. Louis, and Fred Bellerson, reputed
to be the heavyweight champion of Utah.
went on for fifteen rounds. No serious
harm was done until the sixth round. In
which. after heavy exchange of blows,
Neise was f1oored by a hard right hook to
the jaw. He arose groggy, with his
back to the Utah man, who, seeing his
advantage. planted terrific right hand
swing to the head, bringing Neise to the
floor, his head striking with a duh thud.
He was carried from the ring In an un-
conscious state and physicians summon
ed. It was shortly afterward reported
that Neise was dead.
Tim" Hurst and Manager Charles
Whitney We're Immediately taken into
custody. Bellerson escaped, but his sec
onds were put under arrest. The physi-
clans verdict was to the effect that Neise
died from concussion OF the brain.
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STAMMERING.

Rey r. r. Ollie, D. D.. pastor First Methodist
Episcopal Church. Oakland. writes: Il am ac-
aua;nted With the work Of Professor J. whitehorn
in Physical Culture and can bear testimony to its
results. 1 have known two young men who have
been very greatly benentsd-one In my own family
aud the other . young man who has been entirely
cured Of stammering by . short course with Pro
fessor Whitehorn. His methods are excellent, and
I can commend him to tho confidence Of all ["
Send Tor booklet TO J. wHtTEHoRN. A. NJ.
Ph. D.. Speech Specialist. ISIS Linden St. near
Sixteenth st.. Oakland. Cal Reception hoarz y
- p N. daily.
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SENATE CoMMITTEEs MADE Up.
senator Foster Gets . Minor Chair
mnnshfp I'm the Deal.

e1atof rOeter Gets . Minor Chair.
nnnship I'm the Deal.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Republf-
csns Of the senate today adopted the
Elttees The more important changes IA
sne membership Of the committees fol-
t.anse.- HAnsbreagh, spomer.
Ho!isn rslltions- Wolcott
IudiciATy-fairbanks, Simon.
Qommers- Hanna. Mason. Depsw
Anicuture Foster.
ces.t and insuiar survey tnew,-Fostar. chairman;
h cNy Mcmillan. Perkins, Wellington.
Contingent expenses Kcan, Scott
Census Quarles. McC'umber
lSh service Baker. chairman.
Cl,tns- Warren, chairman; MeComas. Dspew, Nc.
District 81 Columbia Stewart, wellington.
Education and labor McComas
70 examine into civil service-Ross, chairman:
Fisheries Foster
I sOsst reservations Beverage. chairman: Carter.
%Mn os chairman; sewel. in place
x Indian Standardization. Nelson. Baker, oua,ies,
Indian depredations -Deboe chairman; Mcbride
ko@ Reverdse.
intsrcceanic canals Mcbride, Hanna
interstate commerce-Kean
Irritation Simon. chairman; Stewart. ouaries.
manufactures Foster
Executive departments McComas, chairman; Bsv.
Pacific Islands and Porto Rico tnsw, Foraker.
Swswstman; Gallinger. Perkins, Fairbanks, Nelson,
MeComas. Depew
pp.tants-Prtchard, chairman: McComas
rensons-Deboe, Quarles, McClmber
rnhppines (new)-Lodge, chairman: Allison Hale
osss Proctor. Mcbride. lsev.-i,lgc.
kostoffces- Elkins
Printing Plat IN u, chsirman Elkins.
rrlvate land e,aiuis--Bereridgs
Tn1vniszes and elections McComas. 81.
~. suo'ic buildings and grounds Fairbanks, chair
ma Scott .Quarles
rucas health spooner. Deboe Depsw.
runiie lands-Clark twyo) Kean
esuroAds-Hawley, Wetmore, Scott
9auons with Canada-Fairbanks Cullon
neiAtions with Cuba tnewl--Platt (Conn), chair
asn: Aidrch. Cullom. Davis. Mcmillan. Chandler
precautionary claims-Foeter.
Rules Ekins
Territories Beverdge
nnnaanspoftation routes-Q uarles. chairman; Shoup.
* rr~somsc river front-Ifoar. Wetmore, Foster
rno CIVILIZED tribes--Baker.
transportation Of meat products-Mc Cumber, Nc
INDUSTRIAL expeditions -Depew, chairman: Proctor
hansbrouah, Lodge
Ssuonl banks-kean. chairman.
man '" A"''a" iaiuS-4nccuipeF' CHAIR
woman sufsrage-Foster
~ = observed that Kyle independently
Nv stewart tStlver) are considered In the
-'atofity iist of committees.
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NOMINATIONS ARE CONFIRMED.
seAate Acts Upon Recess Appoint
ments to Foreign Mfssions

do wAShiNGTON, Dec. 1.-THE senate to-
connrmed the following nominations:
4 tvnn,e United States minister's:
une republic
a.rspert W: Bowen. New York, to Persia.
HcrvsInur ). Hardy, New Jersey, TO Greece,
T9umania and Se~via,
Belgium. - ~ anna 10
pesamy storer, Ohio. TO Spain.
4; ~. irwin, OF Iowa. to PORTUGAL
Ab.o,ssIumasters; Washington-C. r. Bell.
Esreeeni ]. b Cromwell. Tacoma; q. w
ee' Hoquiam, J. Slack. Republic.