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Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Some one has unearthed book print
ed In London in 1705, in which Is given
an entertaining account Of life in old
Virginia during early colonial days,
when tobacco was the standard curren-
cy, and 10000 pounds of the weed was
the salary of clergyman, with a fee
of 400 pounds for a funeral sermon and
200 pounds for solemnizing marriage.
The writer evidently cherished some
pet prejudices in religious matters, for
he puts 1t on record that in the counties
where the Presbyterians held meetings
the tobacco was so mean that no
preacher would stay there.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

has Of late years represented the Dem
ocrats in these arrangements. He has
80 often had to pair himself to make
things come out right that It used to
be said that he never cast direct vote.
This was I'M exaggeration. Sometimes
he voted. but more often when his
name was called he rose TO say: "Mr.
President, am paired with the Sem
ator from Dash. If he were present he
would vote yea, and SHOULD vote nay"
the last part of the statement varying,
of course, according to circumstances.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

A man performed heroic act, saw
ing a childs life at the imminent risk
Of losing his own. Then, while the pop
ulace thronged about him, to- applaud
and reward him, he turned pale and fed
In abject terror at the sight Of police
mani The memory Of some past mis-
demeanor and the fear that it had been
discovered and would be visited upon
nim, made a moral coward of a phys
fcal hero. Yet the incident none the
less showed that even a guilty life may
be capable of good and noble deeds.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22
DAWSON GAMBLERS BLED BY OF
FTCIALS.

SEATTLE, 'Wash.-It costs the pro-
prieors of gambling houses at Daw-
SON $8288 in fines every month. Ten
houses pay tribute, the highest
amount from any one being s1176. In
the course of a year Dawson receives
over 100000 from the rulers of the
green cloth. Polite, but diplomatic,
notices are sent out to the fraternity
every thirty days, and the "boss' gam
bier Immediately walks up and settles.
Following are the names of tho houses
number of men employed by each and
monthly fine:
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22
MILES CAN GO.
Gen. Otis is Not to BE Humiliated
Through Him.

Washington The yelping at the
presidents heel for Gen. Otis recall
from the Philippines has taken a new
squirt in the last few days Gen, Miles
admission that he desired to go and
take command of the troops was fol-
lowed by the announcement that the
War Department may allow him to go
after all.
General Corbin was asked ii General
Miles was going. General Corbin said
he was not in position to know what
orders would be ISSUED to General
Miles, butt ne felt safe in saying that il
General Miles really wanted to go to
the Philippines, the administration
would send him. AS matters stand, IL
is extremely probable that General
Miles will go to Manila, starting from
Washington between the LIST and 10th
of October.
Miles friends say no will take full
command of the troops there, but it Is
safe prediction he will not do so, but
will act the same as at Santiago, where
Shafter retained command, although
General Miles was present during part
of the battles. President Mckinley will
see that those who wish to humiliate
General Otis through General Miles
will not succeed.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

The consent Of New South Wales was
given in June to the amended scheme
Of Australian federation, and thus the
last obstacle to the formation Of the
Commonwealth of Australia" was re-
moved. The constitution of a great
consolidated government in the place
Of seven individual British colonies,
which had no other common bond than
that Of dependence upon the mother
country, is an event Of great impor-
tance. Division preceded union. New
South Wales was the parent colony.
Tasmania was separated from 1T In
1926, Victoria in 1851 and Queensland
In 1850. South Australia, West Austria
lia and New Zealand were colonized
Independently. AS long ago as 1886 a
federal council was constituted to
consider matters of common interest to
the colonies. 1t had less power than
was possessed by the Congress Of the
United States under the old Articles Of
Confederation, and proved to be use
less body. A conference in 1890 led to
q federal convention In 1891, by which
constitution for the Commonwealth
Of Australia was drafted. The general
plan was acceptable to the colonies, but
objections to details on the part Of
more than one Of the colonies prevent
ed its adoption. A new effort toward
union was made In 1895, which result
ed in the calling of another convention
which held four long sessions in 1897
and 1898. The revised constitution sub
mitted to the votes Of the colonies in
May, 1898, was adopted by three colo
MES, but failed because New South
Wales, the most important Of them
all, rejected it. A conference Of pre-
miers was held at Melbourne last jan
suary, certain notifications demanded
by New South Wales were made, and
the constitution again submitted to the
colonies. 1t has now been agreed to
by sufficient number Of them to make
federation certain.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Inc aglCaClOn IOr Spelung REFORM re-
ours with it's usual promptitude. 1t Is
mild form Of disease among alb
normally ambitious educators. The
peculiarities of the English language,
and its strength as well, cannot, says
the Chicago Chronicle. be, separated
from its photography. Educational
faddists, in their haste to develop
royal road to learning, insist that much
of the time necessary to master the
spelling Of the English language is
wasted. They present testimony from
the business man that his typewriter
wastes time in clicking off seven letters
in through" where 1t might be spelled
with four. The utilitarianism Of their
contention might recommend 1t 70 the
bustling age In which we live were 1t
tends to progress. AS soon as we adopt
Mark Twain's idea that man should
be allowed to 'spell according to the
dictates Of his own conscience" we
have sacrificed much that must lie re-
tanned in the English language IL 1t is
acy as growing and overmastering
medium for the communication of
thought There is hardly nation Of
Importance to-day where the English
language is not read, spoken and writ
ten. 1t may one day be the language
Of the world. It's strength is largely
due to the fact that 1t is not dialect
language. But with the Introduction
of the so-called reforms in spelling,
from numberless different sources, we
should have written language that
would necessarily be local in its inter-
probation. Educational centers like
Chicago, Boston and San Francisco
would vie with each other in the In.
novations introduced, each setting up
its own standard. The result would
only be confusion. There is constant
growth in live organisms, but the most
grand and enduring grow slowly. Rad
ical reductions rarely secure lasting re-
suits. The orthography of the English
language has changed perceptibly in
the last score of years. It is changing
gradually now, but no sweeping change
is possible under existing conditions.
1t is impossible to reprint the worlds
scientific and historical literature in the
reformed vernacular. 1t would be ma
terially modified in it's force to the de-
votees of the spelling reform without
such change. There Is an apparent
reason for the business man to alb
breviate his words in correspondence
the saving Of time. But for the edu-
Gator Of the child who recognizes the
fact that mental growth Is directly
proportional to mental effort what does
this saving in time indicate? Time for
other studies perhaps. Time to study
some dead language or take up some
so-called higher branches. That re-
forms in school work are needed is
felt by all who have given the matter
thought. That the pressing demand Is
for changes in spelling is extremely
doubtful. The educational tree is'top-
heavy and needs pruning, but 1t Is not
the part of wisdom to so hacking away
at the roots.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

horses, maddened by the contact, did
terrible execution. Finally Russell
dealt the Indian a powerful blow on the
head. The Indian uttered a choking
groan and fell in fainting condition
from his horse. The Indians condi-
ton is critical. Both horses are badly
disabled. The principals were arrested
and will have a hearing.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22
Women SIGN Painters.

Berlin has added sign painters to the
daily increasing list Of women who
work at mems trade. These women
have served a regular apprenticeship.
including gymnastic training, so that
they will not lose their nerve while
working on scaffolds or ladders. They
wear the gray linen frock and cap that
is the house painters badge as well a.
his shield from paint.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

1t was German mechanical ingenuity
hat hoisted the Paris off the rocks. 1t
vas an engineering feat that had been
declared impossible by many experts.
The kaiser is entitled to have the inn
perial band play, "Oh, I Don't Know;
We're Not SO Slow"
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

If salt reviyes drowned animal life,
as an Englishman thinks he has dis
severed, the man who falls into the
ocean ought to be easily restored, espe-
cially If he happens to be an old salt
himself.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22
In the United States Senate one man

In the United States Senate one man
on each side. Democrat and a Re-
publican, is selected by his party asso-
ciates to arrange the pairs. Whenever
the roll is to be called on any party
question, the absent Democrats are
paired against the absent Republicans,
and In case more of one party than Of
the other happen to be out Of the cham
ber, enough of those who are present
refrain from voting to fill out the neces-
sary nairR Senator PascO. Of Florida.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

A Western man says he cured him
self Of Brights disease by wearing
mother hubbard. Any man who will
get cured in that way ought to be
watched.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Brazil will send $4,000 worth of
snakes to the Paris exposition. When
this becomes known people who can't
AFFORD to go will be inclined to put off
their disappointment.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22
GENERAL NEWSITEMS.
News of the State, Nation
and the World
MOST INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
From Everywhere will be found In
this Column. Items that Inter
est Everybody.

Samuel F. Langham has been coroner
of the city of London for fifty years.
The people who want to buy out
Astor are willing to take everything
but his pedigree.
England has prepared an emergency
military force of 10000 men for serv-
ice i'm the Transvaal in Africa.
Phihadelphia,-Mrs. Sarah A. Baker,
who has just died at Forrest Home.
was the oldest American actress
Retail butchers of New York propose
to raise fund of $5,OO0,OOO to fight
the combine Of Chicago meat whole
salers.
DIR. Koch is said to have asked of the
Cape Colony government the modest
sum of $3.50, 900 for his work ON the
rinderpest.
China proposes to protect herself
against Russian aggression by giving
Americans concessions worth defend
ing against all corners.
The enthusiasm of the Transvaal
Germans to enlist with the Beers is
perhaps accounted for by the fact that
the latter are getting up a lot of lager
parties.
Admiral Dewey while in New York
will occupy the private apartments of
Manager Boldt of the Waldorf-Astoria,
who offered them for this purpose to
the committee.
They are going to substitute the cleo
tric chair for the gallows in Georgia,
but the hickory tree, the lamp post
and the telegraph pole will keep on
getting most of the business.
The dons who are focking to see
Dewey and the Olympia may thank
what little fortune they have left that
the admiral did not happen to be MAX
ing his Mediterrean visit year ago.
Berlin-The fruit crop this year is
almost an entire failure, except in small
districts of Wurtemburg and Baden.
In Alsace, an unusually good fruit
country, pears are costing 20 pfennings
each and apples are scarce every
where.
Gen. Funston's mail is probably the
largest in the Philippines. There are
quantities of letters of congratulations
from friends and strangers, requests for,
autographs, political advice, stock Of
newspaper clippings and countless
gifts of every description.
New York-The Central Porto Rican
Relief Committee has issued another
appeal to the people of the United
States on behalf of the sufferers from
the hurricane. The appeal declares
that $1,5OO,OO0 will be required to pro-
cure for the destitute bare necessities
of life
Stewart Castle, the old home of SEN
ator Stewart Of Nevada at Washington
City, the scene of some of the most
sumptuous entertainments ever given
in this country, was sold by the sena-
tor and Mrs. Stewart to Senator Clark
of Montana. The terms OF the sale are
not known.
NEWPORT CIR. I)-Prince Canta-
cuzene. who Is to marry Miss Julia
Dent Grant, has arrived in Newport.
The prince was met at the pier by Miss
Grant and Potter Palmer. Miss Grant
did not get out OF her carriage, and
the prince saluted her by kissing her
gloved hand. The party drove imme-
diately to "Beauliea," where the prince
will be the guest OF Mrs. Potter Palmer.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Shakespeare gave it as his opinion
that there was nothing in name, but
they didn't estimate the population of
his town by the number of names in
he directory.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

1t is said that nothing in this world
was created in vain. but you can't get
she lady who has the bearded mole on
She end Of her nose to believe it.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

A Massachusetts, Chinaman has gone
Into bankruptcy. These moon-eyed folk
always were quick to adopt the latest
American ideas for money-making.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

The Shah of Persia supports 800
wives. He is troubled. the dispatches
say, with hallucinations. Go ahead
and make the application yourself.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Truth Is mighty and will prevail.
Every little while somebody who has
Just returned from the Klondike con-
fesses that he would like to borrow
the price of meal.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22
LOST IT'S TWO MASCOTS.

Jocko and Ladrone. two mascot
OF Battery G, G,California Heavy
Artillery. are missing, and while the
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

The horseless milk wagon has made
Its appearance. Cowless milk ceased
long ago to excite wonder
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

The yarn trust admits its purpose Is
% make it warm for the people by next
winter at latest.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Hunger Is a terrible thing, but aOms
men COP slider thirst more g.
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

IL yBz want to find out ali the draw
backs OF motor carriages consult a
veterinary surgeon
Mesa free press., 1899-09-22

Automobile is undeniably long
word. but nobody has yet suggested as
good q one to replace it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
A Historic Grindstone.

To the Editor of the Journal and Courier:
 My father was part owner of the privateer brig General Armstrong, fitted out in New York by private subscrip- ton and bearing letters of marque and reprisal of the United States as legal pirate" to prey upon and annoy, cap- ture or destroy British merchantmen upon the high seas during the war of 1912.
 The brig with her gallant captain and crew had already gained the reputation of being veritable hornet when she put into the bay of Fayal to take in fresh supply of water and provisions, and while doing this a British frigate ap- peared at the mouth of the harbor, con- pletely hemming her in. The Arm strong was put under sail and ran up as far as she could so into shallow water, where the frigate could not reach her or get near enough to bring her guns to bear. (Those guns did not compare fa- vorably with the ones used in our late war to sink two Spanish fleets on the while you wait' plan.) The only alternative left for capturing the Yankee vessel was by boarding; therefore all the boats were low
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16

cred and filled with nearly the whole crew of the frigate, who started out as on a frolic, considering the little priva- teer as already prize, and the fate of the little vessel certainly did appear to be sealed, yet her gallant commander and crew were not of the kind to haul down their own flag. So the order was given to clear and man the deck to repel boarders, and thus they stood watching the approach of the enemy, ready for deadly encounter. The first and largest boat had reached the vessel and the Britishers were at the point of sealing her side, when one of the Yankee sailors picked up a grindstone that was on deck and plunged it through the bottom of the boat, causing it to sink almost im- mediately, leaving it's occupants strug- gling in the water and calling for help from the other boats, which were al- ready pretty well loaded with men. Leaving them in this plight the Arm strong was speedily under sail, slipped her cable, and with fair wind sailed out of the harbor past the frigate, which then had not men enough on board to man ship, and by the time the crew were gathered on board the gallant little Yan- kee privateer was out of sight, leaving the British tars to dry their clothes in silent chagrin.
 My father was once relating this story to gathering composed mostly of old salts. when one of his listeners, the late Captain Grannis of Fair Haven, father of Colonel George w. Grannis of San Francisco, stood up and announced that he was the Yankee sailor who won that bloodless victory, averted a deck en- counter and fooled the Britishers, and that he accomplished all this by a ju- dicious use of that historic grindstone.
 w. l.. E.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
OPERA "PRINcE RAMON

New Haven is waking up with re- gard to the comic opera Prince Ra- mon," which, is to be presented under the auspices of Admiral Foote post, G. A. R. The magnificent character of the entertainment has been noised around until now it is a matter of cur rent knowledge that something fine in the way of spectacular opera is assured. Captain Eddy, under whose personal direction the opera is being prepared, has brought all his genius to work on this entertainment, and his experience of years in this special line has enabled him to arrange a splendid spectacle. In New Haven he has found talent that has surprised him. The result is a de- velopment that will prove surprise to all who see any presentation of the opera during it's progress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
THE DUTCH HOUSEWIFE.

The Dutch woman is before and above all things a housewife. Indeed, her love of home comes very near akin to wor- ship, and the greatest compliment that can be paid to her is to praise the neat ness and sweetness of the house that is her kingdom. She is famous all the world over for her remarkable cleanli- ness, and even in the very poor quar- ters of the cities, where the houses are small and crowded together, the win- dows are daintily decked with curtains of spotless white, the rooms well swept and tidy, the humble furniture care fully dusted and polished. This desire for cleanliness, in fact, almost amounts to craze, and housewives and servants alike evince strong partiality for scrubbing, cleaning and washing. Even in we1l-to-do families domestic train ing is considered a natural and neces- sary adjunct of the daughters educa- tion, and each has certain household duties apportioned to her She is like wise taught to make her own dresses, to knit her own stockings and to keep her wardrobe in repair Nor does she shirk these duties, as it is to be feared so many of her English sisters do; on the contrary, they are carried out faith fully, cheerfully, and as matter of course and it is due to this excellent training in her girlhood days that the Dutch woman makes so model a house. wife. We might go further and say that it is through this training that the Dutch girl has earned the reputation of being free and light of heart, and stranger to the feeling of ennuit," since she is always healthfully and helpfully employed-From The Girls Realm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
OBITU4RY NOTES.
Dentb of Jncob Mathts of the Anu

Death of Jacob Mathis of the Annex.
 Jacob Mathis died at his home, 43 Fulton street in the annex yesterday afternoon of marasmust The deceased was sixty four years of age. He had been in feeble health for some time past and had not been able to attend to his duties as engineer i'll consequence. He was for many years engineer at the barytes works on Basin wharf. The deceased leaves wife and several chil- dren. One of the children, a son, is at present employed as an engineer In Groton, this state, the other a daugh- ter, is Mrs Hayes, residing on Park street, this city.
 A brother of the deceased, who also lived in the annex, died about two years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
VERDICT FOR THE DEFENDANT IN
 DORE-BABCOCK CASE.

Grand Avenue Grocer Lost His $2,00O
 Damage Suit in Superior C0urt-Argu-
 ments in Hygeia Ice Company's Case
 VIII Begin This Morning-Judge
 Prenticc's Orders-Chnmpion, the
 Confectioner, Inso1vent.
 The jury in the case of Dorr vs. Bab- cock yesterday returned verdict for the defendant. The suit was brought to recover $2,000 damages, alleged to have been sustained by reason of the negli- gence of one of the defendants ser- wants.
 The ext case will be that of Arnold vs Lane, suit on note
 Superior Court-Judge Prentice.
 The arguments in the Hygeia Dis- titled Water company vs. the Hygeia Ice company case will in all probability be commenced at 10 o'clock this morning. Attorney Daggett will make the open ing argument
 Judge Prentice yesterday rendered q judgment in the H. S. Johnson appeal from probate The decision permits the estate to be settled as has been agreed upon by the heirs.
 Judge Prentice has ordered stricken from the pleadings in the suit of Frank Clarity against Sisk Brothers, the ale gation that the defendants had In their employ driver who had served sen- tence in state prison and also the al- legation that the driver left the horses standing in front of saloon while he was inside drinking.
 Judge Prentice yesterday ordered the suit brought by Charles J. Benham against. Charles E. Woodward and wife stricken from the docket. The suit was brought to recover on a note for $500. Woodward said the note was forgery. Judge Prentice decided that the suit was not properly brought.
 The suit recently brought by Andrew J. Gray of Saybrook against Nathan R. Phelps of the same town. claiming S6,000 for alienation of his wffe's affections, and which is pending in the superior court, has been settled out of court.
 CHAMPION INSOLVENT.
 Stephen E. Champion, the Chapel street confectioner, has issued state
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
SMOKER AND ENTERTAINMENT

Monthly Meeting of Young Mems Re-
 publican Club This Evening
 The regular monthly meeting of the Young Mems Republican club will be held tonight. The assembly and exec utive committee rooms, which have been recently renovated, will be thrown open to the members. A smoker and The programme will include selections by quartette, banjo solo by Charles O'Connell, tenor solo by Harry Cook, accompanied by Herbert Hoggson; pia- no solo by William Ballou and comic readings by Franz Miller. All mem bers of the club are earnestly requested to attend the meeting.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16
THE TRAIN PARTED.

Freight Wreck on the New Haven
 Road.
 Brisol, March 15.Freight train No POS, east-bound, on the Highland divi- sion of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad was wrecked here early this morning. The train parted and when the forward section slowed down the rear section crashed into it. Wrecking four cars. Traffic was block ed for four hours, and one man, H. w. Manion, brakeman, was slightly in- iured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-16

Modest.-Her- Fathcr-"And I s'pose you expect, if I consent to let you have my daughter, that I will set you up in business and make you rich?" Sappleigh-"No, I really haven't any such extravagant expectations as that. I'm willing to take her just for my board and clothes. ."-Chicago News.