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Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Not So Funny For Officials.

FRANKFORT (Ky.,) March 1.-TWO
State governments, completely off1cered
and each claiming to be the regular and
legal officials. are in Frankfort today,
and will remain, each claiming the
right to administer the affairs of State
until the question is adjudicated in the
courts.
The only ludicrous thing about the
contests came into the situation today.
AS anticipated the banks refused to
recognize either of the contending fac
money. and the State funds are as Sc
curely tied up as they could be.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
MoJAyE COUNTY (AR1z.) EXHIBIT.

The best display of ores at the Los
Angeles Exposition. was by all odds.
that from Mojave county, Ariz. 1t
was not only the largest, brt it was
the most attractive, and will do much
toward giving visitors to the exposition
an excellent idea of the great mineral
wealth Of that county, and prompt
them to learn more about it. There
were exhibits from seventy mines, and
which comprise gold, silver and lead
ores, some specimens of these latter
being particularly handsome. In ad-
dition to the specimens sent from these
mines are two cabinets containing Sc
lected ores from Mineral Park, in
Mojave county, and which to see are
almost worth visit to the exposition
One of these cabinets contains samples
Of ores from the Rural mine, the other
one samples from the Buckeye mine,
In this latter collection was big lump
Of ore, showing masses Of wire silver,
which, with the gold values, runs aa
high as $4,000 per ton.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
He Rose to the Occasion.

There was bit Of fence opposite
Rowley's drug store In T, Kan, and
as it proved convenient to loungers it
was broken down more than once. The
owner, after putting 1t in order a Sec
ond time, fastened barbed wire on the
top. There was fun for the clerks for
a while watching those who, when just
about to sit down, suddenly concluded
that business called them elsewhere.
One day farmer in from the country
lounged up to the fence, and, without
noticing the barber wire, drew himself
up and sat down squarely. He didn't
jump, he didn't swear; he merely got up
and remarked coolly: II think I've
dwelt on that point long enough
Harper's Bazaar.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
-rhes. sre tricks in all trades" is

There Gre tricks in all trades" is
an aAAgs that is year b!' year becoming
more cut of date. An6 tor two reasons.
Business men more and more generally
are eoming to recognize the truth Of the
;proverh, Honesty is the best policy"
Grsatee and ever greater is the number
Of concerns doing business on the merit
Of its products or merchandise. Pos
eiksx the subtle influence of the depart
meet store 10 here traceable-the en-
forse1nent Of the "money-back-if-you-
wsnt*t" policy. Again, retail mer-
chants cannot be deceived or fooled,
an tu the good old days. Competition
has forced them ont of the old, easy
g1ing rnt. They taSs nothing on trust
Quality. cost and sll other factors Of
ivafus are relentlessly sifted. The buy
q, except in rare instances where style
enters largely into the question Of price,
10 aui te know pretty nearly as well
- TIE Keller what the merchandise
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Tide Turns for Rockefeller.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr who has
entered the financial world under the
tutelage Of his father and Jim Keene.
is credited, in Wall street, with having
succeeded in picking up his first paltry
$1,000,000 in independent speculation.
The young man made his debut in
leather a few months ago. He took
1t up when it was very low and forced
it up to a very high figure. Then there
was a sudden drop and Wall street
found that the young operator had
been niped despite the fact that he had
the indirect backing Of the largest A
nancial combination in the world. 1t
is difficult to break a man with such
backing, and young Rockefeller hung
on, with the result that he now wins.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
SHOOT AMERICAN PRISONERS.

PARIS, March 1.-Agoncillo Is out
with a bloodthirsty threat against the
lives Of American prisoners now in the
hands Of the bandits Of Luzon. He
says:
Our American prisoners now num-
ber forty What would the Yam
cent manifesto declaring the war In
the archipelago terminated. we were to
have our American prisoners shot as
a means Of showing that the war il
not terminated? On the contrary, the
war will be conducted with more fury
than ever. Independence or death is
the slogan of $4,000 men who make up
the army Of patriots"
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Andrew Carnegie advises young men

Andrew Carnegie advises young men
10 try to cultivate a "stand in" with
their employers by beating them in an
argument. Any discreet young man
who thinks of putting the advice in
practice will do well to arrange for a
non-partisan referee Before beginning
the debate. Most bright, capable and
euterprising young men have no doubt
whatever of their ability to out-argue
the "old man" in regard to almost any
detail Of his business, but the wise
ones realize that there is always
whole lot Of difficulty in getting the
i'old man" to realize that he has been
beaten.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Aeu1NA1Do's ENVOY.

NEW YORK, March IA dispatch
to the Herald from Madrid says that
the Filipino junta there announces
that a special envoy from Aguinaldo
will arrive in Paris in March and will
go thence to London and Berlin, to
seek funds for the continuation Of the
struggle against American supremacy
1t is declared that guerrilla warfare
will be continued and it is hinted that
assurances of money to continue the
fight have been received from Europe.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS
The News of the State, Nation
and the World
MOST INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
From Everywhere will be found in
this Column. Items that inter
est Everybody

TEHERAN, Persia. March Brit
completely obscur- d py the intrigues
Of the Russians, and collision be-
tween the two powers in the near fu-
ture is believed to be inevitable.
FRANKFORT (Ky.,) Feb. 2S.-The
Ward Bill, which appropriates 100000
to be put in the hands of committee
to be expended by that committee in
an effort to detect and convict the as
sassin Of Gov. William Goebel was
passed today by tn House by a strict
vote Of So to s5.
NEW YOkh, Feb. ga dispatch
from Pekin says:
John Fowler. United States CONSUL
at Che Foo, province of Shan Tung, an
nounces that 1900 native troops have
gathered on the border route Of the
new German railway to await the ar
rival Of the German troops. The ma
tives are determined to resist the con-
struction Of the railroad.
MANILA, March yesterday twen-
ty-five bandits crossed the Pasig and
raided Santa Ana, which is only four
miles from Manila. They were dis
persed by residents Of the town.
Brig. Gen. Funston recently marched
force from San Isidro to Baler, the
scene Of LIEUT.. Glmores capture, for
the purpose of garrisoning that place.
He returned to Manila today by water,
and reports everything quiet along the
east coast.
Stockton Mail: Mrs. Lawton was
in luck. The widow Of gallant old
Colonel Egbert, Of the Twenty-second
infantry, who was killed last March, is
supporting herself and five children by
keeping a boarding house in Manila.
The widow and mother of the late
Captain Gridley Of the Olympia have
nothing. The two Caprons, father and
son, who were killed at Santiago, both
left widows and children who are des-
titute and dependent upon a brother
in-law, who is himself a poor man.
Captain Bogardus Eldridge, who was
hIllcu III dCIlOU III AuZOI1, lGIC a WIDOW,
who is the guest Of friends at Vancou-
yer barracks, Washington, in destitute
circumstances. Colonel John D. Miley,
Second artillery, who was chief Of staff
to General Shafter at the battle of
Santiago, left widow and three chill.
dren nearly destitute. Colonel John M
Stotzenburg of the Nebraska regiment
was killed in action last April, left g
large family, which is now at Lincoln,
Neb., without means. There are many
others. and If they receive pensions
the allowance will not be more than
$50 Or $40 a month.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
The Telephone Trust.

BOSTON, March g. The completion
of deal whereby the Erie telephone
system, the largest Bell system in the
the Telephone, Telegraph and Cable
Company of America was announced
today. The Erie controls five branches
operating in North and South Dakota,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ar
kansas, Texas and a part of Ohio and
employs $22. .OO0, 900 capital.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
New York's Coolest Day.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-The tempera-
ture this morning registered deg
above zero making he coldest 9th Of
February in the records Of the weather
bureau. The next coldest day this
winter was deg. above zero, February
q. The same date last year the tenn
perature was 3S deg.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Beers First Mistake.

NEW YORK March 1.-The Beers
appear to have committed their first
serious mistake in the retreat from
Kimberly by attempting to cross i'm
mediately in front of the British forces
to reach Bloemfontein. Their line of
retreat should have been by way of
Boshof, which line they should have
made sure to keep open, and thence to
Brandfort or Windberg.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Magesty's government will consider
this event satisfactory, occurring as it
does on the anniversary Of 1dajuba.
LADYsMITH RELIEVED.
Butler Captures Pieter's Hill and Can
Go Forward.

LONDON, March 1, 9:52 a. m.-Ths
dispatch from Gen. Butler:
"Lyttletons Headquarters, March /.
sos morning.-Gen. Dundonald, with
the Natal Carbineers and a composite
'egiment entered Ladysmith last night.
The country between me and Lady
smith is reported clear Of the enemy.
I am moving on Nelthorpe."
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
GILMORE COMING HOME.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Lieut. ].
c. Gilmore, the leader Of the York.
town little band. who were held cap
tive by the Filipinos for so many
months. has started on his way home
from manila on the Solano.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

! The board Of geographical names has
decided that the people Of one of our
heighboring acquisitions are to be called
Puertoriquenos. AS the name is of
their own selection, it must be assumed
that 1t will be satisfactory to them, but
Uncle Sam may have trouble in twist
ing his tongue to meet the occasion.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

! A New York paper Is offering prizes
for the best answers to the proposition
"Why I have failed" The best and
truest answer, IL it is to contain the ex-
perience Of nine out of every ten who
have not succeeded, must always be,
because didn't try often enough"
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Diseased Cows Ordered Killed.

SACRAMENTO, March 2.-The State
Hospital Commission today ordered
forty-nine cows in the dairy herd at
the Stockton asylum destroyed. OF the
sixty cows recently subjected to the
tuberculin test by State Veterinary
Blemer, forty-nine reacted under the
test and the board was today notified
Of that fact.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Flowers Needed for Perfumerv

Vast quantities of flowers are gath
cred for perfumery purposes. 1t is es-
timated that each year 1850 tons of
orange flowers are used, besides $50
tons Of roses, $50 tons each of violets
and jasmine, Is tons Of tuberoses, 80
tons of cassie, and Is tons Of jonquils.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

A. New York man eloped with his
wife after she had begun suit against
him for divorce. This is taking a mean
advantage Of the lawyer.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

! The man whose wife has run away
for the thirty-seventh time ought TO
take the period for sober reflection in
stead Of importuning the police to bring
her back again. Possibly she needs a
vacation.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
CRONJE TAKEN BY ROBERTS.
Whole Force Gives Up Internationally.

PAARDEBERG.-Lo Roberts ca
bles: Gen. Cronje and all of his
force capitulated Internationally at
daylight, and is now a prisoner in my
camp. The strength Of his force will be
communicated latter. hope that Her
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

j In Norway girl must have certia-
cate that she can cook before she can
get married. The groom should also
have a certificate that ne can provide
something to cook.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

Gen. Butler may well call it difficult
work" to fight an army Of sharpshoot-
ers all up hill. The 1oldiers on both
sides In our civil war had good deal
pf Il to do.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

The Ontario Citrus Fruit Association
has distributed about $1,000 among it's
members in one week, the sum being
part of the proceeds of January ship
ments of navel oranges.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

/ A personal advertiser in New
York paper wishes to secure zone who
appreciates a true husband and con-
siders home paradise" Yes-but sup
pose serpent should come around?
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

Az principle of human action, er-
torts to rise In the world are commend
able, but few men really elevate them
selves by getting on their ear.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Onions Strong with Them.

The onion was worshiped by the an
cleut Egyptians. The cauliflower is q
patrlcian among vegetables, and was
taken from It's Cyprus home i'm Ealy to-
England in the reign of Elizabeth.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
Berkeley's Team.

BERKELEY, March 2.-It has been
officially decided to send the track team
Of the University of California East
this season.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16
One.Half Farmers.

Nearly so per cent. of the people Of
France and Germany are engaged In
farming pursuits.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

Talking of Roberts, sometimes even
one wife makes trouble for a man try
ing to get into the house.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

1t is time for the ladies, God bless
'em, to be getting their ages in order
for the curious census enumerator.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

ought to bring. Thus, to-day, goods are
usually found to pretty nearly answer
their descriptions.
Mesa free press., 1900-03-16

The Bible trust has nothing whatever
to do with the trust in providence.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

of chestnut boards always comes in play every year about the farm. Homemade board and timber are cheaper and better than the poor stuff commonly sent here to sell.
 The hat factories are all working on short time and probably will so continue until after New Years when work on spring orders will commence in earnest
 c. W. Bolles, the mouument man, has the contract for flne Barre granite monument for 1r and Mrs Eli s. Poet of Wo0dbury which is to be erected in the cemetery there in the near future.
 The many friends of Ar and Mrs w. B. Bennett will be glad to hear that their three children, who have been sick with scarlet fever, are now out of danger and are gaining rapidly.
 Mrs Edwin Rockwell is spending few days with her brother, David Rockwell, in Terryville.
 Miss Rebecca Wunderlich of Newtown 10 spending few weeks with her sister, Mrs Edwin Rockwell.
 It will do your eyes good to step into Erdmann k Elwelrs bakery and zee the fine display of Christmas candy. They make speciality of ribbon and French mixed candy and . taste will aseure you that there is none better made. This firm makes all their own goods and uses rothiDg but the bee t materials.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
BARGAINS IN FOOTWEAR.

A desirable equ .puent is to b, we'll shod and how U accomplish 1t ia the question. This query can be easily an wered by calling at the store of the c. a. Bennett ShOe Co.,, in Bridgeport,
 VI here everything in the line of footwear for the infant to adult can be found at prices that defy competition. A tour through this store will covince all that the firm is able to perform all 1t adver- Etises. The best goods of all kinds at lowest ,pricel. The main fl DOT of their store is filled with all kiuds of footwear for men, women and children, all of the best makes, goods war;, n ed to be as represented. A pair of slip pers makes a suitable holiday present and here can be found at least 200 different styles to se- lect from at prices from soc up. It would be strange In the 5000 pairs should one fail in finding something satisfactory. In satin slippers there is an elegant line most beautiful to look at and just suited for the purpose lintendsd. If you want |anything in the line of footwear, or want a pair of handsome clippers to give one for holiday present it will pay you to call on the c. H. Bennett Shoe Co.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

entire charge of the refreshments and will serve cream and cake. A musical program will be given each evening but no admission will be asked. Come every body and see the fun. Come and you will find what has n ,ver been found be- fore, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
 The ladies of the Congregational church will meet at the parsonage, Mon- day afternoon, to finish the work for their sale. Come es rly, all who can, as there is much to be done.
 The Sunday school is rehearsiDg Christ mas music for a concert Christmas night.
 Miss Lols Hawley is spending the week in New Haven.
 he Shelton Bargain store has the best and biggest assortment of dolls and toys in this section. All are sold at bargain prfcee.-TC. s. DeForest.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
BAPTIST CHURCH ITEMS.
HUNTINGTON.
RAINBOW SALE.

In the Town hall, December 19 and 20, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the ladies of the Congregational church will hold their annual Christmas sale. There will be handsomely decorated booths for the exhibition of fancy articles, domes- tic Rco1a, juvinile wares, candy and sec ond hand thinge, and each booth will be presided over by pretty young lady, ao don't buy sny Christmas preeents till you have looked ove- our etock. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, the ladies will serve clam cho wder, pie and coffee and Thursday the men will have
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
AT BETS,

TBETTs'.
 A fresh new stock of Christmas candy figs, oranges and grapes to help make I cheer at the Christmas feasts.
 ] Coffees and teas, always fresh and nice.
 Don't forget to bring your laundry
 packages, Monday night.
 When you need soothing and healing
 antieeptic application tor any purpose,
 use the original DeWitt's Witch Hazol
 Salve, a well. l.known cure for piles and
 skin diseases. It heals sores without
 leaving 8 scar. Beware of counter
 feits. R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; S. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co , Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hewleyville, W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
 Mrs Thomas Blake, who has been quite seriously i'll, is convaleecent.
 The most effective little liver pills made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never gripe. R. H. Beers 6 Co.,, New town; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley, q Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawley- vile; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
 Don't use any of the commercials Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel S.lve. Most of tuou 6Io WOEG01oeb UT ll6Ol0-G -GO C8Qe0 ID. jury. The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is certain cure for piles, ec- zsma, cuts, ecalds, burns, sores and ekin diseases. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; 8. Q. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Ha wley & Co.,, Stepney; A. B. Fsncher, Hawleyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hil].
 Genessee Pure Food Co. .Le Roy, IN. r.: Dear Sirs Some days since a package of your Grain-O preparation was left at my office. took it home and gave 1t a trial, and have to say was very much pleased with it,as substitute for coffee We have always used the best Java and Mocha in our family, but am free to say I like the Grain. O as we'll as the best coffee ever drank. Respectfully yours. l A. 0. Jackson, N. D., GOsh en. Ill.
 Many persons have had the experience nf Peter Sherman, of North Strstford, N. H., who eaye "For years I suffered torture from chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure msde a we'll man If me-" It djgetts what ou eat and ie 3 certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble, It gives relief ! 1t once even in the worst csses, and can't oelp but do you good. R. Fl. Beere q Co.,, Newtc wn ; $. .. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook: l B. Blakeman. Botsfnrd; B. Ha wley ( Jo.. Star nev; A B. Fancher, Hawley. | 'ile; w. N. Hu1d, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
LOCAL JOTTINQa.

LOCAL JOTTINGS.
 MT and Mrs E. Jennings attended the Wakelee and R .ndall wedding at Trum- bull, last Wednesday.
 The Methodist Sunday school of Lees chapel are preparing for a Chl istmas coacert to be given between Christ mas and New Years.
 Mrs J. W. Sherwood Is confined to the house with hard cold.
 Miss Edith Sherwood spent Sunday with friends in Bridgeport.
 Wilbur Beardsley, one of Easton's pop ular young men, is to be marrled on Wednesday at New Haven.
 E. Gould is making many improve ments to his new place.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
IMPORTANT MILK MEETING,

All interested in xeseipg a better price for their milk in coming years should at tend the Route Union meeting of the F.. s. M. P. A.. at New Milford, Tuefday, December IS, at o'clock sharp. The president of the union will explain the situation also the good things that are in store for the milk producer. Come one come all. K. G. Seeley, president; P. K. Clark, secretary and treasurer.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
PLATTSVILLE.
NEW GRANGE OFFICERS.

Esston Grange elected their fficers at the meeting Tuesday evening for the coming yesr: Maeter, Hugh McCollam ovorseer, Edward Seeley; lecturer. Ar thur Sher wood steward, Jesse Wheeler ; assistant steward, Clarence Jer nings ; gate keeper, John Wheeler pomona, Az nes Bridle; flora, May Freeborn ceres, Mrs John Wheeler ;ladies' assistant stew ard, Grace Williams ;pis mist, Mrs Arthur Sher wood.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
X CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove satfs- factory or money refunded.
 R. Fl. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown.
 s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook.
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 Edwards of Daniels Farms, who is very i'll.
 Mr Sage was at home over Sunday.
 Kansom o. Beers is reported on the sick list.
 There Is nothing more useful and pret- ty for Christmas presents than handker chiefs. Come to the sale and sociable given by the ladies of the Methodist church at tho Hall on Monday evening, the 17th. Supper 10 cents.
 Miss Elizabeth Burroughs will start, this week, for Texas to visit her brother, Rev Arthur Burroughs, who has resided in that state for several years. Miss Burroughs will spend the winter with her brothers family, returning home in tho spring.
 Word has been received that Miss K J. Burroughs and Miss Hattie Waller and nephew have arrived safe and sound In Germany.
 Miss Frances Walker visited friends in Huntington, last week.
 Fred Tousey of New York spent Sun. day at his fathers, R. c. Touseys.
 The Hethodists, if they move their church. will sell their hall near the store to the O. U. A. M. lodge.
 Miss Grace Sherman, who is attending Aoody's school in Northlield, Aass., came home. Wednesday night, to spend Thanksgiving and returned to school on Monday.
 iting at E. Y: Beardsley's.
 Miss Susie Dayton, who has been stay- ing In Pittefield for the last two years, has accepted position in Poughkeepsie.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14
BROOKFIELD.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-.1rE,

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.1TEMs. The Y. P. $. c. K. of the Copgrega- tional church has elected the following officers:
 President, Miss Winnie Skidmore. Vice President, Miss Minnie Somers. Recording Secretary, Miss Chloe Cur tis.
 Treasurer, Mrs Howard Keeler. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs Francis. But little change was made in the com- mittees, the old ones being retained.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-14

Now is the time when croup and lung troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only harmless remedy that produces immedi- ate results is One Minute Cough Cure It Is very pleasant to take and can be re. lied upon to quickly cure coughs, colds and all lung diseases. I: will prevent R. H. Beers 6 Co.,, New town s. c. Bull 6 Co.,, Sandy Book; A. B B'akeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepnev; A. B. Fanncher, Haw- leyville; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill.