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Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTESIAN WATER.

The citizens Of Benson are hadpy;
real estate ison the rise. The popu :
lation are all drinking to their hearts
content, but the liquid is not that
which makes dizzy the head or sick
the stomach, it is pure water from the
flowing artesian well which resulted
from the boring by the Southern Pa
ci6c company. Thursday afternoon
the artesian well contractors got down
sol feet deep, and that being their
contract 900 feetl, they took out the
drill and quit working. A. about 6
pm. one of the men weut to the we'll
and saw water coming out, about IL
or Ii gallons minute. Friday morn
ing the flow was about l3 inches above
the ground, and at last reports the
flow continues. 1t is probable that
the well will be sunk still deeper,
with view to increasing the supply.
Star.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
WHISKY IN STOCKINGS.

''The liquor habit is decreasing
among men," said Mrs. Leonora NJ.
Lake in lecture on temperance de-
livered recently in St. Paul. Mrs.
Lake spoke for over an hour, her sub
ject being "Why ! ap 9 Total Ab-
stainer."
The lecturer stated that one reason
why more men were total abstainers
now was pecouse their business in
terests demanded it. Many business
concerns refused to employ man un-
less they had sufficient proof that he
meyer touched liquor in any form. On
the otqer hand, many firms that en-
ploy women complain, said Mrs. Lake,
that their employees bring liquor to
their work with them. A man at the
head ofa large factory informed the
lecturer that it was not uncommon
for girls to bring bottles of whisky
with them to the factory hidden hl'n away
in their! stockings. - Philadelphia
Times.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
A NEW FOREST RESERVE.

The Ell Paso Times says that S. J..
Holsinger, special agent Of the interior
department, general land Office, with
headquarters at Phoenix, returned
lately from a months investigating
tour Of the Sacramentos, Captain ard
White Mountains of Southeastern
New Mexico. He was ordered to
look into the advisability of creating
forest reserve on the mountains
named, and in few days will report
favorably upon White and Captain.
The reserve, as he recommends it,
will embrace a quarter of a million
acres of forest
In addition this report Mr.. Hol-
singer recommends the establishment
of national park of four townships,
or $4,000 acres, enclosing part of the
White Mountain and the adjacent
valley. Mr.. Holsinger said at the
orhdorf yesterday that the e valley was
a natural park site, which could be
greatly improved upon by the expendi
ture of little money: This feature
Of the report will have to be taken UP
by a Congressional Act.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17

The missionaries of civilization have
labored long and earnestly for the
enlightenment and upbuilding of
China only at last to see the work Of
years swept away in food of worse
than barbarism. It is time to quit.
The Mongolian has proved himself
more susceptible to the bullet than to
the benign influence of civilization,
Let the Christian societies withdraw
with the assurance that they have
done ali in the dover of mankind, and
that now the time has come to give
way to the rule of the missionary mill :
tant. The Chinese is heathen who
knows he is heather. and prefers to
live in a heathenish way. His boasted
civilization is to him what his college
education is to the educated footpad.
knowledge and civilization are bless
ings to those who know how to appre-
ciate them, but to the morally de-
generate they are the Instruments Of
hell - and are continually turned
against all that is best and elevating
in humanity.-Sun.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17

The report comes from California
that thousands of Belgian hares are
being turned loose by farmers who
have become disgusted with the in
dustry because of lack of market for
the hares. A large number of breeders
who went crazy over the industry in
the start are disgusted now and are
turning their stock loose to save the
expense of feeding it. It is feared
that turning the rabbits loose will
prove a menace to farmers and or
chardists. and we'll it may when it is
considered that in IA months one rsb-
bit has raised 100 young.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
Henry jennings. ESQ, of Peoria

Henry jennings, Esq, Of Peoria, is
a candidate for the office of Super
visor of this county subject to the will
Of the Democratic convention. He is
an old time resident of this county, is
a good business man, and is highly
respected by all who have the pleasure
of his acquaintance. Peoria is CIR :
tainly entitled to representation on
tho Board, and they have a worthy
representative in Mr.. Jennninngs'
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17

Offering of reward for the discovery
of artesian water. Large petitions
have been signed by ratepayers from
this and other parts. Of the county
requesting that the Board offer a
suitable reward, but the Board sits,
still and refuses to do anything, while
the country is drying up for lack Of
irrigation wafer. We deem it justice,
however, to Supervisor J. R. Norton
to state that he made motion to Of
fer suitable rewar], but was unable
to get second. It is now up to
Mossrs. Priest and Marshall to ex-
plain their conduct in this matter, as
there are whole lot of their late sup.
porters who signed those petitions
who feel hurt and sighted because
their wishes have been ignored. Come,
gentlemen, take another turn at this
matter: and do the right thing BY your
friends, and offer the@desired reward.
There is classof individuals found
nearly everywhere, who spend their
time on the shady sido of the street
or hang around the bar rooms, suck
ing pipe or bombarding every knot
hole and nail head in the floor with
tobacco juice, wearing pair OF
breeches whose seat is quite trans
parent, who will tell yod how this
government should be run, and how
every man in the country must run his
business in order to do SO pro6tab!y;
yet thep (themselves) have been dead
failures at everything they have under
taken. Corollary: A man who neg
lects his own affairs to voluntarily
run this government, or his neighbor,.s
business is an immaculate Balaams
animal.
What is considered bonanza strike
has been made about % miles east OF
Florence, and about one mile north of
the Florence and Kelvin stage road.
The lode is said to be eighteen feet
wide and to contsin unusually high
grade copper and silver ore, the latter
metal predominating: There has been
a rush to the find from Kelvin and
fourteen claims have been staked. A
great deal of rich Aoat was found in
chat immediate vicinity during the
early days when the old Butte smelter
was running. but no one was fortunate
enough to h ffna the source Of it.
The politicians are beginning to
line up. Candidates for the legisla-
ture are plentiful throughout the ter
ritory, but many of those mentioned
are wholly unfit to serve, and it is to
be hoped that ARIZONA will not dis
grace herself as she did two years ago.
The legislature is an important gather
ing for the taxpayers and the people
ought to see to it that capable, COM
petent men are sent. Maricopa can
be depended upon not only to repeat
the mistake of two years ago in her
lawmakers. Ga sotte.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
FOR SHERIFF.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Sheriff of Maricopa
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic County Convention
D. L. MURRAY.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
AN IMPORTANT ACT.

We publish below portion of an
Act lately passed by Congress, as it
/ is matter 6f interest to quite = NUM-
ber of our citizens:
Sec 2. That any person who has
heretofore made entry under the
homestead laws and commuted same
under provisions of section twenty
three hundred and one Of the Revised
Statutes of the United States and the
amendments thereto, shall be entitled
to the benefits of the homestead laws
as though such former entry had not
been made, except that communications
under the provisions Of section 2301
Of the Revised Statutes shall not bs
allowed Of an entry made nnder this
section Of the Act. ''s's
Sec. 8. That any person who prior,
to the passage o. this Act has made
entry under the homestead laws, but
from any cause has, lost or forfeited
the same shall be entitled to the bena+s
fits of the homestead laws, as though
such former entry had not been made.
eee+-s- - . =
John K. Norton, Esq, has q card
in this issue announcing himself as a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff, sub
ject to the will OF the Democratic
County Convention. He has had
considerable experience as a business
man, and his record as Supervisor i
very creditable. He has always been
friend to Mesa, and lately especially
showed his careful consideration of
our interests by voting to offer re-
ward for the discovery Of artesian
water, matter in which this valley
lis greatly interetted. If nominated
he will be strong candidate,
The American voter is getting very
Independent in these parts. Party
lines cut little figure on the county
Offices and especially the Legislatures
Good men should be elected who viii
put some good, wholesome laws on tho
statute books. Gambling and kindred
evils should be suppressed. Now is
the proper time, as Statehood will, no
doubt, soon be here. = =
DR.. J. W. Bailey left Wednesday
for q trip to San Francisco and Salt
Lake City and will be gone for some
time. The DR., has been working verp
hard fora long time and needs a rest
very badly. Prof. Loper will have
charge Of the drug store during bis
absence tsA
M. Dickinson, the popular je~eller,
was all smiles last Monday, the cause
being the arrival of fine, healthy
girl at his home. Mother and child
are getting along nicely, while the
father is too happy to do any work
for some time. =
Frank Romeroy had narrow escape
last Tuesday evening from having q
/
big fire in his bicycle shop He was
preparing an explosive mixture for a
wheel when it caught FIRE. It was
soon put out without much damage
Chas. Hoff of Tucson, and ]. Page,
Of Phoenix, representing the Sunset
Telephone q Telegraph Co., were in
town last Tuesday on business.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce N
A Morford as candidate for Probate.
Judge of Maricopa County, subject to
the decision of the Republican County
Convention.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
FOR SUPERVISOR.

thereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of Supervisor of Maricopa
County, subject to the will of the
Democratic convention. '~
HENRY JENNINGS.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
MESA FREE PRESS
A. P. s.HEWMAN. PUBLISHER.

~ No person is authorized to contract bills
on account of this paper except on written
order of the Publisher.
Advertising rates made known on application
EB- Subscription, $3.50 per year.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
FOR SHERIFF.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Sheriff of Maricopa
County, subiect<to the action of the
Democratic county convention aat:as.
l.s19s saelao J.R. NORTON !,
,GA&9e1 30 &1~t Gus 49, !. = Ss$~ %s-.$s
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17

Nothing has been done by the
Board Of Supervisors looking to the
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE H..

The general nature OF the business transacted
shall be general merchandise business. ac
quiring and disposing of real estate, personal
End other property, and to transact any and al!
business which may be transacted by natural
person. To borrow money and to contract to
pay the sanage. at such time or times and with
such rate or rates of interest as to its Board of
Directors may seem proper and fit, and to hy-
pothecate, mortgage or pledge all or any part
of the property which this corporation may
hereafter acquire, to secure the payment of such
money with interest or to secure the payment
of any debt of this corporation with such in
terest or interests thereon as 1t may be legally
obligated to pay. i !;
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
]. H. K1BBEY. A. J. EDWARDS
Kibbey & Edwards
LAWYERS.
Rooms !, 2, 4, 6, STEIvEGGER BU1LD'G.
2l4 S. First Ave. Phoenix, A. T.
Articles Of Incorporation.

Be 1t Known that we, L. Salter and j. g..
Peterson do hereby acknowledge and subscribe
to the following Articles OF Incorporation
under the provisions of Title XII of the Revised
Statutes of the Territory of Arizona.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE I.

The name of this corporation shall be The
Peoples Store. The principal place of busi-
ness shall be in Mesa City, Maricopa County
Arizona.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE Nv.

The corporate powers of this corporation
shall be vested in a board of three directors
who shall be stockholders duly entered as such
upon the books of the corporation. and said
Directors shall be duly elected by majority
vote Of the stockholders at the annual meeting
Of stockholders to be held on the 18th day of
January in each year. The following named
persons shall constitute the Board of Directors
of this corporation until the 18th day of Janu
ary, 1901, or until their successors be elected
and qualified, viz: l.. salter, J. g. Peterson and
Florence Salter.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE TX.

These articles may be amended at any time
by two-thirds vote at a meeting of the stock
holders, called in accordance with bylaws to
be hereafter adopted, said amendment to be
fled with the Recorder of Maricopa County,
Arizona Territory. -.
= In witness whereof we have herecnto set our
hands this 9th day Of August, 1900
j.. SALTER,
J. G.. PETERSON.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE vi.

The officers of this corporation shall consist
of President and a Secretary Treasurer. The
following named persons shall serve as said
officers until the 18th day of January, 1901, or
until their successors are elected and qualified,
viz: J, g. Peterson, President, and l.. Salter
Secretary-Treasurer.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17

Territory of Arizona,
County of Maricopa. 90
Before me. Frank T. Pomeroy. Notary Pub
lie in and for lthe Coudty of Maricopa, Terri
tory of Arizona, on this day personally appear
ed L. Salter and j. e. Peterson, known to me
to be the persons whose names are subscribed
to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
to me that he executed the same for the pur-
poses and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office Shis
1st day of August, "A d 1900.
81 Z FRANK T. PoMERoY,
Notary Public
My Commission Expires April %, 1900.
~
Eiled and recorded in Office Of County Re-
corder of Maricopa County, Arizona, this End
day Of August. 1900. =
(BeaD F.W. SHERIDAN,
County Recorder.
By G. W. Barnett, Dep.
10ct !. r. stamp cancelled.
First publication Aug II.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE VIII.

The private property of its stockholders shall
be exempt from the corporate debts Of this
corporation.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE VII.

The highest amount of Indebtedness to which
this company shall at any time subject itself
shall be the sum of Five Thousand Dollars.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17
ARTICLE III.

The capital stock OF this corporation shall be
the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars (S1O,OOO) di-
vided into two Thousand shares of the par value
of five dollars ($500) each. No capital stock
shall oe Issued until paid for, and it shall be
worcestershire.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-17

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The age-herald., 1900-11-05
THE BERLIN MARKET.
Best Week Had for Some Time-lron
 Reports Grow Worse.

Berlin, November 1.-The bourse had the best week last week that it has known since the downward movement in prices began about the middle of April. The American iron markets reports also play ed large role in supporting the prices of German iron shares, notwithstanding the fact that the reports from the centers of production here had been growing worse and worse.
 The Dusseldorf iron bourse experienced a heavy fall yesterday from the prices re- corded fortnight ago, the decline in foun- dry iron being 315 marks per ton, in sheets from twenty to thirty, and in boiler plates thirty-five This was the heaviest fall yet known.
 Brestau dealers reduced rolled iron five marks per ton. In the Siegen district many operatives were discharged and the waiting attitude of consumers has grown pronounced. It is remarkable, however, that these conditions failed to influence the bourse. On the contrary iron shares were very strong, many gaining from 10 to 20 points during the week.
 Orders for industrals, particularly ma chine shops, cements and coal shares scored good gains.
 The increasing speculation increased the demand for money, causing an advance in the private discount rate yesterday to As per cent. Moreover, the statement of the Rich Ban, issued yesterday, is less fa- vorable than had been expected. Sixty million fracs of Anatolian railway shares will soon be suscribed Fifty-seven million will be at 60 per cent and the rest will be dull at par. The subscription price of the latter is 666. The last dividend of the road was AZ per cent Considerable attention is attracted to the forthcoming nationaliza- ton of the Swiss railways. German capi- tai is expected to participate heavily. Americas participation excites apprehen- sion in the Berlin financial press, which is evidently growing jealous of American successes in the field of finance.
 A number of large land owners establish slaughter houses at Koenigsberg for sup plying canned meats excluded by the meat inspection law
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
MANCHESTER MARKET.
Notable Disposition to Broaden Bus.
 mess All Around.

Manchester, November 1.-The market last week was distinguished by a dispo- siti0n to broaden business all around. In- quiry was encouraging and a fair turnover was accomplished, although 1t was uneven ly distributed. The lower cotton quota tions caused sellers of yarns to modify prices in some instances, but the general tendency was against the buyers. Business has gone into the hands of sellers who are willing to accept comparatively low fig ures.
 There was no lack of inquiry for India, with moderately satisfactory results in some quarters. Instructions were received to forward goods to China, and this re- suited in the purchase of a few fancy spe- cialties. Numerous orders for South Af- rica were placed The Mediterranean trade was more active Rumors of damage to the Egyptian cotton crop were received cautiously in well-informed quarters as coming rather late
 The actual damage to the mills through the stoppages did not exceede two-thirds of what had been feared. There will be a steady resumption of work throughout the affected districts from this time forth and by the middle of November little vistage will remain of the disaster so far as 1t was represented by idle spindles and looms.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
IMPROVED SERVICE

To Texas and the West Via Meridian and
 Shreveport
 Effective October 28, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will inaugurate new schedule between Birmingham, Texas and the West, via Meridian, Vicksburg and Shreveport, thereby reducing the running time between Birmingham and the Lone Star State" twelve hours.
 This service will be complete in all re- spects consisting of elegant Pullman sleep ing car, vestibule day coaches and dining car on which meals will be served a la carte This train will depart from Bir- mingham, as at present, 1O:1O p. m, arriv- ing Dallas, Fort Worth and other north Texas points early the following evening, or twelve hours quicker than via any other line. A close connection will be made at Iongyiew. Tex, with the International and Great Northern Railroad for Austin, San Antonio Palestine and intermediate sta- tlons shortening the schedule several hours. Parties contemplating a trip West should bear in mind that by availing themselves of this new service they can reach the end of their trip almost before they realize it has commenced; and what has heretofore been considered a tedious undertaking may now be looked upon a pleasant journey. It is now possible to eat a supper in Bir- mingham one day and take the same meal the day following at your destination in the far limits of Texas.
 Write or call on R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passenger Agent, for detailed information
 u-2-tf
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
INDIAN TRIBES ARE
 BEING MISTREATED Pale Faces Continue to EnCroaCh
 Upon Their Lands HELP IS ASKED OF CONGRESS Agent Shoenfelt in His Annual Report Makes Protest Against the Unlaw-
 ful Occupation of Los Lands
 By Grasping Whites
HELP IS ASKED OF CONGRESS

Washington, November 4.-United States Indian Agent Shoenfelt, in charge of the Union Agency, whose jurisdiction com prises the five civilized tribes, protests in his annual report against unlawful occu- patton of the Indian lands and urges rigid Congressional legislation to protect the h. dian citizen against the encroachment of aggressive and grasping whites.
 Of 2000 complaints filed against non-citi- zens by Indians In the past fiscal year, a large majority were against white men who in the past had intruded themselves upon the Indians and had gained their con- fidence to sufficient degree to secure pos session of their prospective allotments,and after having possession refused either to pay rent or to vacate, thus preventing the Indians from receiving any rents or profits therefrom. Many of the Indians are too poor to institute suit for possession, and therefore are left helpless.
 The total population of the five civilized tribes Is estimated at S4750, comprising 20 @O Choctaws and freedmen, 10,500 Chicka- saws and freedmen, 16,000 Creeks and freed men, 5000 Cherokees and freedmen and 5000 Seminoles, and their lands comprise a total of 19, 9,776,2S6 acres.
 The agent says that there is now every reason to believe that the Indian depreda- tions and disturbances in the five tribes region are at an end. A few full-blooded Creeks are strenuously opposing the allot- ments of lands and have banded together and refuse to appear to select their allot- ments. A large majority of the Creeks, however, have actually made their selec- tions. The report recommends that Con- gress appropriate out of the Cherokee funds sufficient amount to pay the in- debtedness of the nation, that law be passed compelling the five tribes to adopt a uniform system of taxing non-ctizens residing and doing business in the limits of the nation and that workhouse or re- formatory be established.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Everything Waited on New York and
 Transactions Were Unimportant.

London, November 4. - Last week the Stock Exchange waited on New York and transactions were unimportant and irregu- lar. The consols settlement began with Az per cent and finished with f. proving that the Bank of England was able to curtail the superabundant supplies of money which existed a week ago. The final call on the war loan must be met on November s, and fresh borrowing by the government can2At be longer delayed
 American railroad securities were almost at a standstill, although Pennsylvanss shares were conspicuous for a rise to 701l on the increased dividend.
 Conditions were but little affected ty the poor September statements.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
JASPER.
Budget of News from the Capital of
 Walker.

Jasper, November 4.-(Special.)-A thief day morning some time between 1 and 4 o'clock and took $S.70 from the cash drawer. It is not known how much whisky the thief carried out. Fred Carmichael, a notorious negro who is employed by Mr. Childers in cleaning up his saloon in the charged with the crime.
 This morning when MT. M J. Parker manager of the saloon, came down as usual to open his store, he discovered that the rear door had been broken open. Upon Investigation MT Parker found that the cash drawer containing $S.7O had been robbed of Its contents.
 Carmichael, who is usually on hand at a. m., failed to appear, and was later ar rested and is now confined in the county jail.
 The Postal Telegraph Company, through It's local manager, MT. Lomax Smith, has arranged to give bulletins of the national election at the courthouse Tuesday night.
 Dr. Will Woods, son of pr. R. W. Woods, Is spending few weeks with his parents.
 Edwin L. Barker, the monologue lectur- CT, will furnish the second attraction under the Lyceum course. He will appear here on the 18th instant
 MT. Reuben B. Watts. formerly of Jas