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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

A European ambassador was asked
to give the secret of success in diplo-
matte career. He replied instantly, "a
handsome and agreeable wife," He
was himself a successful diplomatisr,
and his wife was great favorite at
court and in society. The social side OF
diplomatic life is more important in
England than in any continental coun-
try. This is because the leading men,
responsible for the government of the
empire, are constantly visiting at coun-
try houses. An ambassador is expect
ed to meet them on their own ground,
and to adapt himself to their social re-
Quirements. He should be a welcome
guest at the country houses where they
are entertained. The ambassadors
wife becomes an important ally when
she is favOrite in social circles. She
sits at state dinner between two cabi-
net ministers or foreign ambassadors,
and before the ladies leave their places
comments have been made or facts
stated in her hearing or in reply to her
own thoughtful suggestions, that may
prove VI pOllLSdI value. IL she is
winsome, attractive figure in the draw
ing room, and is a favorite with the
country house guests, her prestige and
popularity increase her husbands facil-
tiles for serving the interests of his
own government. AT court receptions
and balls, where all the state dignita-
ries and diplomats are present, the
wives of the ambassadors are on even
terms; but there are few of these cere.
monious functions. In a capital like
London there is gayety in the town
houses during short season, and the
country houses are social centers for
nine months. 1t Is in these splendid
mansions of the dukes and the earls
that friendships are made, and where
the men who are governing England
are closely approached. Here the cap.
tivating wOman-charming in person
and manner, somewhat familiar with
statecraft, and adroit in political con-
troversy-is virtually the peer Of the ex
perienced and deXterous diplomat.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

The intensity of feeling manifested
In every quarter over the stealing Of a
2-year-old baby in New York showed
how strong is the reprobation of this
particularly heinous crime. No pun
ishment seems too severe for the brutes
who will thus expose father and
mother to needless suffering, and the
very rarity Of the crime and the de-
termination with which the offender
is always pursued go to prove its helm
BUSINESS.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
HANGED AT ST. ALBANS.

London-Despite strenuous efforts to
secure reprieve, including an appeal
to the Queen, Mary Ann Ansel, who
was convicted of numbering her sister,
an inmate of an insane asylum, by
sending her poisoned cake,was hanged
at st. Adams The crime for which
Mrs. Ansell was executed was commit
ted for the purpose of securing the
payment of life insurance money, the
murderess having obtained a policy
upon the life of her sister, giving a
false description.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
CANNED GOODS IN ENGLAND.

Regarding American products the
London, Eng, Grocers' Review says:
California canned fruits are meet
ing with a good demand, and some
good contracts are being made for new
seasons goods. There is very little diff
ference to note in prices, as compared
with those at present ruling for spot
goods, and it is likely as the season
advances that quotations will go high
err than those Of last season. Toma-
toes are very slow of sale, and there is
practically nothing doing. Gallon ap-
pies arc meeting with better damand
at late rates."
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

Why should not the penalty for kid
mapping be made Imprisonment for life
Is there more detestable crime in the
calendar? For nearly every other
crime, including murder, 1t is possible
to conceive Of some action on the vic
TINS part which while not excusing
might mitigate the offense. But not so
In kidnapping. The child is incapable
Of having done an injury to his kid
naper.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
Found a Fossil Cypress Swamp.


During a recent excursion to Bodkin
Point, at the mouth of the Patapsco,
under the auspices of the Maryland
Geological Survey and the Woman's
College Museum, a fossil cypress
swamp deposit was found buried
twelve feet beneath the surface, it hav
ing been exposed to view by the action
Of the waves in wearing away the bay
cliffs Numerous cypress stumps were
seen in upright position, with their
roots in place, and exhibiting the pecu-
liar "knees" characteristic Of these
trees. Some Of the stumps were of gi-
gantic dimensions, the largest measur-
ing about ten feet in diameter at the
top. The stumps, roots and trees are
In surprising state of preservation
as soft brown Ignite.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

Mark Twain has announced his inten-
ton of leaving book Of personal rec
elections behind him which is not to
be published until one hundred years
after his death. Perhaps he can make
this arrangement secure and binding
on posterity; and then, again, perhaps
the curiosity aroused by the statement
will so enhance the price Of the books
that his heirs may profit largely by the
premature disposal Of it.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

A glaring defect of our language is
the use of words which sound alike but
have totally different meanings. Fol
example, take through and threw
wright, right, rite; eye, l, aye; nose
noes, knows. How a foreigner man,
ages to learn a language full of words
sounding alike but having no other re-
lationship is one Of the Incompetent,
sible things, and it is creditable to the
intelligence and patriotism of immi,
grants that most of them get speak
ing acquaintance with English in few
years, many of them in few months
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

sometimes, as if max
ing an effort to crowd
it's breadth between
the collars Of the wear
er'S vest. This is not
on ly uncomfortable,
but imparts a decided
appearance of careless
ness to what would be
otherwise a very order
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

That company has been formed to
manufacture airships would show
these various failures have not taken
the wind out of their sails.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

The Pittsburg Telegraph is shocked
because Matte Hughes Cannon, fourth
wife Of Angus M. Cannon, refers COM
placently to "our husband" The Tele-
graph should interview woman who
can speak calmly of my husbands"
md compare characteristics.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

Mrs. O'Leary's cow was responsible
Tor the Chicago fire, and drunken
woman upset lamp and set fire to
Dawson City. The gentler sex isn't al
ways to be commended.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

The Filipino company admitted to
this country under the immigration
laws is restricted to acting. Such a re-
Dtriction placed upon some Of the Amer
lean companies touring the country
would force them out Of business. 1t
would be beyond their ability to live up
10 the requirements.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

Dewey says the only trouble with
Hobson is that he takes life too serious
b. He takes kissing lightly enough.
lust the same, the country will take all
the Hobsons it can get and take 'em
rladly
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

The practical joker who said EN-
peror William would be assassinated if
he went to Egypt has been sentenced
to seven years imprisonment. Ger
many may be behind the times in a
great many things, but she can give
the world several pointers on what to
do with practical jokers.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

II Siberia is to be dispensed with as
m exile center, hereafter in enumerat-
Ing the worlds cruelties that country
must be left out in the cold.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
could be rescrted to without any over
flow Of public tears.

Some interesting statistics have just
been received from the Province of
Quebec concerning the birth rate
among the French Canadians who in
habit that part of the dominion. In
France great alarm has for several
years existed, owing to the rapidly de-
creasing birth rate, and 1t has been
time when the republic will be depopu-
lated If the present state Of affairs con-
tinues. But the French people in Que
bee are not likely to let their race die
out in a. hurry. The birth rate in that
province last year was 1857 per thou
sand, as against 2O2 in France and 20.9
in Ontario. The cause of this large
crop of babies is easily discovered.
There Is an old law in Quebec which
provides that every man who becomes
the father of twelve children shall re-
ceive 100 acres Of land. Last year 1853
French Canadians showed that they
each had become responsible for the
necessary dozen and accordingly got
their farms. Since 1890 no less than
2,532 such grants have been given, and
one Industrious old fellow has gone so
far as to become the father Of thirty
six children in order to obtain 200 acres
in addition to the parcel of land which
he received when his twelfth child was
born. 1t is thought that this mans ex-
plot will encourage many others to at
least try for the second 100 acres that
would be due at the birth of claim.
ants twenty-fourth child. This sys-
tenn Of rewards undoubtedly has adj
vantages that might well be adopted in
some parts Of the United States. With
such praiseworthy scheme in vogue
we might all of us live to see fair num-
bers of baby carriages pushed to and
fro along the boulevards where the
cry of local infant Is now seldom
heard.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

A perfumery trust with capitaliza-
don of $20,00O,O00 is being formed in
New York. What lot Of watering
uome of this stock will stand!
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
THE MODoC, IN NEW MEXICO.

The Silver City, IN. M Enterprise
says the first payment on the purchase
of the Modoc group Of mines in Han
over county, N. NJ, has been made.
The company, under the general man
agement of A. w. Tenant, with w.
w. Clifford in charge as superintend-
ent, will Immediately increase the
force of workmen on the mines. Ore
is being extracted and shipments to
the Silver City Reduction works will
be commenced next week. Samples
of the ore as assorted for shipment
gave returns of 81 gold and 50 silver
per ton, with IA per cent copper and
a large excess of iron. The company
expects to ship forty or fifty tons per
week, which amount will be largely in
creased as ground is opened to en-
ploy larger force of miners.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

The Arizona Republican reports the
purchase of the Monarch mine,in Peo-
pies Valley, Ariz., by A. w. Fisher Of
Los Angeles, for $4,000.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
Your average self-made man is usual
y made In the first place by his county
paper.

If it is money Gen. Funston is after
he will spurn all political honors and
star In tank drama.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

Some of the larger journals are dis
GUESSING brain flag. Most Of them are
reticent on brain fog.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04
CHECK FOR THE SHIRT BOSOM.

This Device suppresses and Smoothes
1t Out.
The stiffened shirt bosom so general
ly affected by the male population has
a disagreeable habit of humping itself
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1899-08-04

Young Tom Edison, the son of his
father, has run away and married an
actress, but this is no new invention.
nor is the fact that Toms papa doesn't
approve of the match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
CLUBS FORM \ TRUST.
PuEilists Will Have Fewer Battles
and Smaller Purses.

Following the example of the theatrical
managers in establishing what is known
as a trust. those in control of the New
York metro poiitan clubs devoted to pugi-
lism have entered into hard and fast
agreement which practically amounts to a
pooling of issues and earnings. Protected
as they are in a political way, the present
clubs need have little fear of new rivals.
and may look forward to a future of rich
returns.
So far as the public is concerned. this
new deal will mean only that fewer i'm
portant battles will take it to CoEe J
Island, transfers of events already sched-
uied having been made to the Broadway
clubs. To the pugilists, however, it will
mean much more. Purses will be cut and
guarantees practically done away with.
Those fighters who will battle in New York
will have to content themselves with a
smaller share of the profits than they
have had in the past.
This managerial trust was formed at a
meeting held yesterday in the Manhattan
Theater building. There were present rep
resentatives of William A. Brady and Mar
tin Julian, who control the Coney Island
Sporting Club: George F. Considine of the
Broadway, and Thomas O'Rourke of the
Lenox. Other clubs represented, directly
or indirectly, at the meeting We're the
Westminster, Waverly, Pelican, National
and Greenwood.
The only big bout that will be decided at
Coney Island will be the battle between
Jeffres and Sharkey for the heavyweight
championship of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
TEN MS.
Tournament the Bachelors Club
Courts.

The twelfth annual open lawn tennis tour
nament for the championship of the Dis
trict of Columbia will be held on the courts
of the Ba chelors Lawn Tennis Club under
the direction of the Bachelors Lawn Ten
mis- Club, a member of the United States
National Lawn Tennis Association, next
Tuesday, September %. Prizes will be offer
ed in the following events:
Gentlemen's singles-'All-comerS' prize.
Suitable first prize. "Runner-up' gets sec
ond prize. The winner will be called upon
to play Mr.. J. c. Davidson. the present
champion of the District. The conditions
that the championship trophy must be
won three times to become the absolute
property of the winner.
Gentlemens double-Suitable first prizes
will be offered, the ''runner-up'' getting sec
ond prize.
Consolation priZe-Open to all beaten in
first match played in singles
Matches will be best two out of three
sets, finals three out of five. All vantage
sets. Games will be played under the rules
of the u. S. National Lawn Tennis Associa-
ton. Play will begin promptly every day
at pm. Entries close Monday. September
25, and should be sent, with fee, to z. f.
Whiting, secretary and treasurer Bachelors
Lawn Tennis Club. 1924 G street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
RUN MING.

The Great Midland handicap plate of
5000 at Birmingham, England, yesterday,
was won by b. Gotschalks Lexicon. Lord
VIM. Beresford's Chinook, ridden by Sloan,
was second. Eight ran
The Atherston selling welter handicap
plate of $1,000 was won by Moonl.t with
Sloane up. Sloane also finished first on
the Wedlock bay hlly in the race for the
Soiihull Nursery pate of $40 Eleven
started.
The Willow stakes, for two-year-old FL
lies, at five and one-half furlongs, was the
only feature on the card at Gravesend yes
terday. Musette was added at the last
minute and was made a hot fayorite at 6
to 8. She would not extend herself, how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
Base Rail- Notes.

Another double-header with Louisville to-
day.
Roy Evans and F'ifieid will probably pitch
for the Senators.
The weak end of the Colonies is behind
the bat, Messitt and Steelman hardly being
up to major league standards.
Washingtonians had their first opportun-
ity of seeing Leech at third yesterday. He
is ringer for McGraw and their work
is similar.
The CIncinnatis let a jewel slip away
from them when Richie was released. He
Is batting and fielding at clip equal to
any second basenan in the league.
There is no discountng the ability of
Fred Clarke Delehanty can outbat him,
but he has the Quaker skinned on the
bases and in the field, while Keller plays
the game on almost the same lines as the
Colonel. 1t is about an even thing between
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
The Second Game

Inc second game introduced the cele-
prated 'Reube' Waddeil young left
hander with an arm of steel and physique
on the lines of a gladiator. Waddell
has been Knocked about between the Louis
VILE. Detroit and Grand Rapids clubs for
the past two years, but his ability was so
marked this season that, Notwithstanding
his eccentricities, he had to be called into
the major league. Since his debut in major
league company this fail he has won every
game in which he pitched, and from his
work yesterday he will rank with the best
His great speed suited only two Senators,
Freeman and O'Brien, the former securing
a triple and homer. After making his
great hit over the b!eachers Freeman was
approached by WaddeI and heartily con-
graduated. Opposing Waddeu on the rub
Der was Danny McFarlan, the Colonels
getting ten b.ngles, Clarke and Richie get
ting three each. Mac made a disastrous
throw toward second that counted against
him, McGann and SlagIe also making mis-
plays back of him
Frank Dwyer once more umpired the
game alone, and his work was of the best
not a mistake being made on anything
About the only thing in connection with
Dryers umpiring that can be criticised $
his fairness. He gives the pays as he sees
them, and the home club Will get none tire
best of ii with Frank holding the indicator
Scores of yesterdays games:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

Delehanty, Clarke, Keller, Burkett and
Lange, and Fred would not be the last one
picked out of the five
William Brady. the theatrical manager,
dabbled in base ball last year, owning the
Rochester club of the Eastern League.
Brady quit only after dropping $1,000. 1t
is men Of this stripe the new league is af-
ter-men who enjoy the sporting side of
the national game equally as well as the
financial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

Program for $4,000 Racing Carnival
at Lexington, Nv

LEXINGTON, Ky, September 21-Can-
didates for the Pennsylvania and Tennessee
stakes have been named, and the big purse
program of the Kentucky Breeders Asso-
citation has closed for the $4,000 racing
carnival at Lexington October 3 to Il next.
In the $4,000 Pennsylvania stake the
following horses have been entered Peter
the Great, Lord Vincent, Sarah s, Surpol,
Charley Herr, King Mond, Royal Baron,
Bonatella, Halle Rocket, Tudor Chimes,
Success, Wynema and Ellert.
In the $1,000 Tennessee stake: Hal B.
The Maid, Sally Toier, Wiltranby. Eyelet,
Darrell Nicol B., Colbert, Birchtwig, Fair
view, Atlantic King, Bell Boy and Little
Thorn.
Free-for-all trot: Bingen. the Abbot
Croesceus and Eagle Flanagan.
2.U4 pace: Searcniight, Anaconda, Direct
iy, Lady of the Manor and Hal b.
30 trot: Monterey, Louise Mac. Battle
ton, Charley Herr, DR.. L.eek, Halle Rock
EFT, Bonnatella, Octavia, May Fern, Sue
cess, Improvidence and Lucille.
2.o7 pace: Sally Toler.' Wiltranby In
diana, Eyelet Darrell, Dan O., Fanny Dill
lard, Nicol B. and Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

ever, and was never dangerous finishing in
the ruck The winner turned up in Oneck
Queen, who, well handled by Maher, came
away in the stretch, after Ortha had run
herself out in front, and won easily by two
lengths. The fifth race resulted in a dead
heat between the favorite, Bold knight,
and Mynheer, and the purse was divided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

The Philies punched their hits in one in
ming yesterday at Philadelphia, scoring
three runs which were enough to defeat
the Crcinnatis by the score of to 3. Do
AN made a two-bagger, scoring two runs,
which was the winning factor. Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
straighta,vay Track Proposed.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 2l-The
directors of the Western Turf Association
have decided to construct a six furiong
straightaway at Tanforan Park, which it
is proposed to make the fastest three-Guart-
ers in the world 1t will be made wide
enough to permit the starting of twenty or
twenty-five horses without the slightest in
convenience. The straightaway course will
be used principally for the two-year-oid
races, SO there will be no Interference, as
In the case on circular track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

Baltimores easily defeated the Clevelands
yesterday In the oyster city by the score
of 6 to . McGinnerty pitched good ball.
while Schmidt was hit at opportune times.
Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

were in charge None of the coaches who
have signitied their intention of being
hand this week has as yet arrived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

Cuppy outpltched McJames yesterday,
and result the St. Louis club won by
the score of to 5. WrigIey the ex-senator,
played short for Brooklyn and feiGe;. wei,
but couldn't HIT There were SIX ex-Wasi,-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
New York. >; Pittsburg, L.

The Giants had on their batting clothes
yesterday at New York and defeated the
Pittsburgs by the score of ) to l. Gray
was hit to the extent of fifteen bingles,
while Carrick held the Pirates safe at all
times Score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
CAME.


First base by errors Louisville, l. Left on bases
Washington. = Louisville ). First base on balls
on McFarlan, Clarke. Struck out-By Wa1-
dell iSiaglel; by McFarlan tStceiInan .; Ritch-
ey Clingman,. Home run-Frceman Threc-base
hits-Clarke, Freeman. Two-hase hits Wagner,
McC;ann. Sacrifice hits-Leach. Kelly Stolen bases
Clarke ~. Ritchcy Hit by pitcher-Hoy W. Pass
ed bal-kitridge. Umpire-D"yer. Timc-l hour
and 50 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

1000 yards of cashmeres and henriettas
In short lengths, suitable for children's
dresses and ladies' waists and tea gowns;
36 and IS inches wide. and the same quail
ity Of both for which you'll have TO pay
others zoe. and 3sc a yard of the piece
VIII he sold here tomorrow. this hour, for
15c yard. This is really one of the great
est drives have ever made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

Earned Philadelphia, 3. Stolen bases-Bnr-
ICtt, kahoe, Thomas, Chiles, Orth. TwO-base hit
Doan. Sacrifice. hits-Cra wford, Irwin. Double
plays-Barrett to Kahoe: Crawford TO kahoe; chiles
10 Cross. First base balis-OT Cronin, &; off
Orth, 3. Hit by pitched ball Beckley, Douglass
%. Struck out-By orth. 2; Wild pitch.Cronin
pires-Swartwood and Hunt. Time hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21
Ten Eyci> Defeats Brennan.

The single scull race between James y.
Ten Eyck of Worcester, Mass, and John
Brennan of Halifax for 500 a side was
rowed yesterday afternoon on Bedford
Basin. Nova Scotia, a heavy wind and rain
storm prevailing, and Ten Eyck won by a
length. Time, 23.17.
Ten EyCk is the father of Edward Han
Ian Ten Eyck, the amateur champion of
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-21

Earned runs-Baltimore, g. Two-base hit nltz
SIcrifice hitSugden. Stolen bases-Fultz o. Keis-
ter First base on balis-o1 McGlnnity ,Snlli-
VAN: of schmidt. tUeNion, reviiie. I.aChancei.
Ratter hit-By schmidt. l ,Sheckardp. Struck out
by hitson, 9iiariey = Schmidt ~ By Schmidt .
tHOlmes SheckIrd1. Left bases-Ba fillmore @:
Cleveland. 9. First base on errors baltimore /:
cleveland. ). uiapire-Snylrr. Time-l hour and
70 minutes.
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Pittsburg. .............. o o . o o 0'o-1
New York. ............. o o 0 o o o Ks
Earned runs-New York. 4. Two-base hist
o Brien %. Sacrifice hits-Carrck, Mccarthy, Da-
Wis. First base balls-Off Carrick, 9: OF Gray
3 Struck out-By Gray, =. First base
Pittsburg, = Left bases-New York. q; Pitts
burg, s. Double plays Schriyer to Williams; J..
o. Brien to Ely Dillon. Wild ptch-Carrick.
Passed bali-Warner. Umpires- Manassau and Nc
Carr. Time-1 hour and ~ minutes.