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Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

At the various fights pulled off" re-
Gently in New York 100000 was
taken in. The fighters themselves
made not less than $25O,OOO. If money
is the measure Of greatness, where is
the philosopher or artist who can claim
equality with Mr.. Bob Fitzsimmons or
Mr.. Jim Corbett? Milton got five
pounds for Paradise Lost" Herbert
Spencer published his words at loss
In the early years of his career and
Carlyle's flaming thought went begging
for years. Walt Whitman, who by
many is considered the master spirit of
America, couldn't make his salt and
was supported by few believing
friends. The man of spirit may be
greater, but the man Of muscle is better
kept. Ardent young men who are de-
uberating whether to earn their living
by writing epics or by landing on the
solar plexus should not overlook this
fact. Epics are all well enough in their
way. But punching is immeasurably
more profitable.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

Bresci, who murdered the Italianl
King, is sentenced to solitary confne-l
ment for life. While you read this hei
sits on narrow plank in cell mott
much bigger than sleeping car section.
If you talk to any friend about Bresci!
and especially if you mention the
subject to any young man inclined to bel
idle-call attention to this point. You,
of course, can amplify what must be!
presented briefly here. Bresci's impris-|
onment is torture zwhy? Because it|
sentences him to do nothing. Every
man put on this earth is put here for al
purpose. He is put here to work, tol
struggle, to interest himself in his fell
lows, to share the pleasures and d1sap-
pointments Of others. The wise laws
ruling the universe fill us with desirel
to do that which we were meant to do.
It Is intended that we should be active
here, and therefore, although we often
fail to realize it, our happiness lies In
activity. Bresci is to be tortured be-
yond the power Of Imagination because
he will be forbidden to follow natures
law. He will be forbidden to fulfill
mans destiny here. His brain, his
muscles, his sentiments must lie idle
until death or insanity shall come to re-
lieve him. Bresci will live on bread and
water-but it Is not the bread and
water that will make his life worse
than death. He could be happy on
such simple fare if his mind had work.
In his prison Bresci is protected from
the sun and the rain and the cold. He
can sleep as many hours as he likes.
No duns can trouble him. He pays no
rent. There is absolutely nothing that
he must do. But there is absolutely
nothing that he can do. The most des-
perate man, harassed by cares of all
kinds, would seem blissfully happy in
Brescis eyes, for he has at least full
play for his sentiments, for his activi-
ties. To punish Ravaillac's attack on
the life of the French King long ago
they tried ingenious devices. They,
broke him on the wheel. They tortured
him slowly. Finally they poured melt;
ed lead into his stomach. 1t was a.
hard death. But they did not punish
Ravaillac as severely as Bresci is to be
punished. The minutes, the hours, the
weeks, months and years will drag
along. Idleness, idleness, idleness.
Nothing, nothing, nothing. No human
smile or voice to measure time. Sleep,
bread and water; sleep, bread and
water. Gradually madness will come
and bring relief. Be glad that you are.
active, you who work willingly. And
you young men who rebel against labor
and long for the chance to do nothing,
study Brescis case and take up your
load gladly. The decree condemning,
us to earn our bread in the sweat of our
brow was merciful not stern. For that
same power which sentences all to work
also causes happiness to be found In
work alone.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Suppressed assa Painful
Periods Cured by Lydia
E. PiksE(7as,1yS NegefahEo
GOHs7UOgxsaA.

81 was thin, sallow and nervous. I
had not had my menses for over q
year and half. Doctored with several
physicians in town and one specialist,
but did not get any better. finally
decided to try your medicine, and
wrote to you. After / had taken
three bottles of Lydia z. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound and three of
Blood Purifier, my menses returned,
and feel as well and strong as I
ever did, and am gaining flesh. MISS
LENA GAINES, Visalia, Tulare Co., Cal.
"Before taking the Vegetable Com
pound was troubled with irregular
menstruation, and suffered great
agony. My physician gave me NOR
phine, and remained in bed. l Hoc-
tored eight years and got no relief, and
the doctors told me there was no relief
for my trouble. Finally tried Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
While taking the first bottle felt
that I was improving. have taken
seven or eight bottles, and never had
anything to do me so much good.
Every month my troubles have grown
less and less, and now at this time /
am cured. ELLA QuINNEY, No. %
Stage Street, Haverhill, Mass.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Huntington's Will.

New York, Oct. 14.-Probate Clerk
Washburn of the surrogate's office to-
day examined the subscribing wit
nesses to the will of the late Coils P.
Huntington. The witnesses to the will
are Maxwell Evarts, George E. Downs,
and Andrew Vandeventer. Each of the
witnesses swore that the will filed for
probate had been signed by the testa-
tor in his presence, and that the tes-
tator was to all appearances in good
health and condition of m nd. No OBJ
jections have been filed to the probate
of the will, and it probably will be
admitted.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

After the investment syndicates"
collapsed, an unscrupulous New Yorker
printed an advertisement, signed claw
yer" asking all who had been swim
died by the MISUNDERSTANDING
percent concerns to send him their
names. Fancying that he wanted to
help them in some way, thousands of
the dupes responded; whereupon
Lawyer" sold their addresses to pro-
moters Of other fraudulent schems, sug-
gesting that such people would bite at
anything! 1t Is one Of the penalties of
a foolish action that everybody expects
the fool to give continuous perform
ance.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Ovarian Troubles Always
Yield to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Conn
pound.

''I had been in poor health for
twenty years, having inflammation of
oVaries and womb trouble. Although
treated by physicians, I could not gain
strength nor do my work. and was so
low-spirited and tired of life. A friend
advised me to take Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. The first
bottle strengthened me. and I wrote
to you. After taking six bottles can
say that I am well and can even do my
own washing. g."-Mrs M. w. Miller. No.
1888 Canal street, New Orleans, La.
"For three years l suffered with
ovarian trouble, having Inflammation
and an abscess on right ovary. Had
such pain II. my back and head, and at
times was unable to walk Had sew
eral doctors, but they did not do me
much good. One doctor said that I
would have to have an operation and
have the ovary removed. / became
discouraged and gave up all hopes of
getting well. l began taking Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
wrote to Mrs. Pinkham and followed
her directions faithfully, and am bet
ter than have been for three years.
| have taken ten bottles, and my
friends are surprised at my rapid inn
provement. ."-MEs. w. FL. WALTERS,
Cold Spring HarbOr, L, l., NY.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
petroleum in California. I"

concise and reliable history of the
oil industry of the State-indorsed by
the leading oil men and experts-164
pages with maps and full-page half
tone engravings of the various oil
fields-complete list of all Oil compa-
nies incorporated in California and Ar
izona doing business in this State. A
very valuable work for the use of oil
men. The following letter from l.. P.
Crane, president California Petroleum
Miners Association of San Francisco
certainly needs no elaboration. 1t
speaks to the point Oil men and 9TH
ers will find this work an absolutely
reliable authority on the subject of the
oil interests of California:
room 33, MILLS BUILDING,
'SAN FRANCISCO (Cal.), Oct. 10.
"Mr. Lionel V. Redpath, 4O5 Blan-
chard Building, Los Angeles, CAL
Dear Sir: have just finished reading
your valuable book entitled Petroleum
in California, and desire to say, after
thirty-odd years experience in oil and
oil fields, that your review of the in
dustry in California from it's earliest
history is a perfect compilation OF
facts, and valuable to every one in
terested in oil, as we'll as the general
public who desire to keep pace with
the commercial evolution of the age.
"Your book will be of use to me as
president of this association, and I feel
grateful to you for it's production.
With profound respect, I am, sincerely
yours, l.. P. CRANE, President"
81 per copy.
LIONEL V. REDPATH, Publisher.
Tel. black 1916; 405 Blanchard Block,
Opp. City Hall, Los Angeles, Cal.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Capt Shields Rescued.

Manila, Oct. 14.-Capt. Devereaux
Shields, who with fifteen men of Go
F, Twenty regiment United States
Volunteer Infantry, was captured by
the insurgents last month in the isl
and of Martinique, was rescued yes
terday by the American rescue force.
with all the members of his party.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
A great deal is said about the desola-

A great deal is said about the desola-
ton Of war. but Mafeking was desc
lated more in an hour by a cyclone than
by the guns Of the Beers in siege Of
six months. There were 1884 men
killed and $4,000 wounded at Gettys-
burg. The next year $4,000 lives were
lost and 100 ships destroyed by a storm
% Calcutta, India. Pekin, after six
weeks Of anarchy and several battles,
had its palaces guarded by foreign SOL
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
TELEGRAPA|C RESUMED.
The Beers and English Still Vigorously
Contesting.
OTHER HAppINGS OF INTEREST.
Reported from All Parts of The World
VII ch are of Particular Moment to the
Busy Reader.

San Quentin, Oct. 14.-The ten men
from Idaho, convicted of seizing a
train near Wardner at the time of the
Occur d'Alene mining troubles, have
just been released from the peniten-
tiary here in accordance with a recent
decision of the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals. They have railroad
tickets for Moscow, Idaho, where they
hope to secure work in the mines.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Backache and Womb
Troubles SuccUnsh to
Lydia 4. PinSgkaass1,S Vege-
table COMPOUND.

81 have been for ten years an in
valid with female weakness, and the
torture and pain suffered no tongue
can tell. l never spent one week in
the ten years that was free from
pain. Ny trouble was Inflammation
and congestion of womb. When I
commenced to take your remedy had
been bedfast for some time under the
treatment of two of our best physi-
clans without receiving any benefit
You can imagine the benefit / de-
rived from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound when tell you that
have gained forty pounds and am well
"a thing I never dared TO expect. -
MRS. C. E. FoLAND, Monett, Mo.
"For number of years I was
troubled with baclxache and leucor-
rhoea. l became SO weak and miser-
able that could not attend to my
work or studies. The least effort
would completely exhaust me. Physi-
clans failed to help me. felt that my
youth was blighted, and the life before
me would be one of suffering and
misery. Then friend insisted on me
taking your medicine. Before 1 had
used one bottle l was greatly relieved.
7 had not known well dav for four
years, but now feel better rnan nave
since a child, and it is all due to Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Miss MAY B. STEVENSON, Alliance, o.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Joplin Printers on a Strike.

Joplin Mo-, Oct. 14--Printers in Typo
graphical union No. $50 of Joplin
struck today for higher wages and
shorter hours. All three local news
papers are affected and the News-Herald
was unable to Tissue today. The union
demands are considered unjust, the
newspapers asserting that higher than
scale wages are now being paid. The
strikers refuse to arbitrate and their
demands will be ignored.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
America Leads the World.

Washington, Oct. IA cablegram
received here today from Commission
er-General Peck, at Paris, contains an
announcement of final results obtained
at the exposition by the countries in
the way of awards. The United
States received 2475 awards; Germany
1926; Great Britain, 1927; Russia, 1893:
The United States leads not only in
the grand total, but also in all grades
of awards from grand prizes to merely
honorable mention.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Killed a Bad Man.

Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 13.-Yesterday
morning at Hedges, Yuma county, Con-
stable Frank Norton shot and killed
Andronico Castro, who was resisting
arrest. The trouble arose when Castro
entered the grounds of the Free Gold
Mining Co., and refused to leave.
Norton attempted to eject him and was
using his gun as club when it was
discharged. Castro was known as a.
bad man.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

Orpheum-Julia Kingsley and Com
pany in 'Her Uncle's Niece" John
son, Riano and Bentley, "The Monkeys
and the Farmer" Belle Davis and her
three "Picks.' Three Poirers, Gym
nasts from France. Golden West La
dies Quartette, Los Angeles Singers
Debut in Vaudeville. Wayne and Cald-
WELL New Skit by Geo. Cohen, "To
Boston on Business" Merritt and
Murdoch, New Skit by Geo. Farren, ga
Little Game of Tag" Kolb and Dill,
German Merrymakers.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

The Taft Commission has appointed a
supervisor who In q short time will be-
gin to take census Of the Philippine
Islands. The purpose is not only to de-
termine more accurately the number Of
inhabitants, but also to discover the
mineral and agricultural possibilities,
and the social conditions which prevail
in the islands. Those enumerators who
think they had a hard time gathering
facts for the census just completed in
this country will sympathize with the
enumerators in the Philippines, where
there are eighty-four tribes, speaking
nearly as many dialects, and where
many Of the natives still have their
mausers and their bolos hidden in their
huts.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

It is said that the average age of
women at the international congress in
Paris was below 80. The showing was
made on the testimony Of the women
themselves.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

A new kind Of grip has developed in
Alaska. One Of it's peculiarities is that
It attacks with most virulence those
who have lost their grip in the gold
fields.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

The Keokuk Gate City still retains
the philosophic mind which distin-
guished the late Editor Clark. 1t says:
'After you have lived only for your
children nine months in every year, you
cannot help but notice that the three
months of the summer spent at grand
mas is after all the biggest part Of
their lives"
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

: New York sleuths captured dia-
mond smuggler the other day who had
gone lame because of several gems in
each shoe. Hereafter passengers ar
irving at that port with soft corns may
expect to experience trouble.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

Who says marriage is a failure? A
Massachusetts couple after being di-
.vorced for fifty years have been remar-
ried. Fifty years of deliberation led to
the inevitable result.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
RiCycles in France.

In 1894, the first year of taxation or
bicycles in France, the number of ma
chimes was 2O3,036, in 1895 256,OS4, in
1896 329,S16, and in 1897 40S,869. Last
year they increased to 4S3, ,414, showing
q weld in taxation Of 4, ,85S,644 francs
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

The outrages Of the policemen in an
other city sink into insigni1cance be-
side the tyranny Of the Boston officer
who undertook to stop the baking Of
beans on Sunday.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

In Philadelphia a young woman who
played ghost gave up the ghost from
the blow of brick. Which seems to
argue that it may be safer to rock
hoat
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

The world has been so absorbed else
where during the last few months that
several South American revolutions
have been pulled off with practically
no spectators.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

Naturally girl who gets diamond
engagement ring right off is apt to
fancy she has made a brilliant COM
mencenaent.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

We respectfully suggest that the
teaching Of geography in our public
schools be postponed until matters be-
come a little more settled.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

In the game Of diplomacy China is
likely to be ultimately pasted against
the wall, but will hardly feel stuck up
over it.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Cbean Meat i'm Australia.

All kinds Of meat are inexpensive in
Australia, especially mutton, which
sells as low as / penny pound. Fish
costs even less.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

There is at least one good thing about
poverty when Kin comes, they don't
stay SO long. -
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

There is nothing to equal the theories
as to cheap living that can be evolved
by a well-fed man or woman.
Mesa free press., 1900-10-26
Mrs. PiS,Rlksaxss has Fifty
Thousand such Letters
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Mesa free press., 1900-10-26

Another reason why practical jokes
generally fall fat, is their tendency to
being one-sided.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Davis City.

8 G. A. Cave has traded his store build
ing occupied by j. G. Keshlear, stock Of
goods and residence property to VIM.
Mcintosh for his farm. He sold his
farm to Dorm & Mitchell.
John POush has sold his 80 acres to q
Mr.. Graham.
MIR. Cave and brother-in .law, Mr.. Lit
tie will move their families back to; Kan
sas where Mr.. Gave has an 'interestin q
hardware store.
G. w. Keller has sold his store build
ing. TO- j. F. Bolon.
The medicine show leaves to-day,
Tuesday, for Garden Grove, after enter
tanning Davis City for q couple of weeks.
Will Bowman, editor of the King City
Democrat, visited his mother last Sum
day. Is
Quite an excitement prevailed here
last Sunday. owing to the wreck at the
junction Of the noon passenger All
kinds of reports were circulated, but the
facts are that the engine went on its
side and the baggage car was turned
crosswise of the track, but right side up.
The supposition, which il probably true,
is that the switch was by some unlucky
chance left open. &
81 Mrs. S. e. Adams accompanied her
son Mark to his home near Tuskeego
Sunday.
Lena j. Lambert, Of Lamont, will give
an elocutR nary entertainment at the L.
D. 8. chaf Thursday evening, Dec. l3.
B. W. q hning has moved bis family.
into the FyAnk Bullock property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Van Vert.

Aria Harris and family will start to
California the lastsof this week or the
first of next, where MIR. Harris expects
position as section foreman on the
Santa Fe railroad. A number of friends
gathered at the Harris home Saturday
evening where late supper was served.
Garfield Wilson arrived from Clarinda
Tuesday and will remain in this vicinity
this winter.
q: r. Strong returned from Illinois
Friday.
G. w. Anchutes endeavored to board
the south bound freight last Saturday
evening while in an intoxicated condi.
ton and narrowly escaped being crush
ed beneath the wheels.
Clarence Pierce, who went to Welt
mire's Institute at Nevada, Mo-, a few
weeks ago to receive magnetic treatment
has returned and is in a decidedly worse
condition than before treatment.
The Bank of Van Vert has opened up
for business. The business Of the old
bank, The Farmers and Merchants, will
soon be transferred to the new bank.
Miss Laura King returned from
Omaha Monday.
o. v. L. Harper had business in Osce-
ola Monday.
John fierce's little grey dog of the
cur species was found dead in his yard
one day last week and Frank Stone
burner was charged with the killing, but
before trial the case was settled by
Fierce paying the costs and buying the
dog for 81.
James Wilson has received notice Of
an increase in his pension of $500 per
month, commencing ten years back,
The odd feature of this increase is that
Mr.. Wilson has never made application
for an increase.
John Bedding, who.has been in South
Dakota this summer, will be home soon.
Art thou one of the many that has
drained the Golden Nectar that maketh
thy heart full of strength and gladneas?
II not, take Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask
your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
The Library Movement.

Pursuant to adjournment the com.
mittee as whole held it's second meet.
ing at the home of the chairman, Satur.
day, Dec. 8, 1900. The meeting was we'll
attended and none of the earnest en-
thusiasm of the previous meeting was
lacking.
The reports of special committees we're
heard, discussions of the same and of
further steps to be taken being the chief
features of this meeting.
No definite action, in regard to rent
ing Of proper building or rooms was
taken by the ladies this being deemed q
matter whose final adjustment should
be left to the Library Board when this
body shall have been created as provid.
ed for by law.
A public meeting soon to be held was
agreed upon as the next step. At this
tary of the State Library Commission,
Miss Tyler. will be present and will adj.
dress the people. The date will be an.
nounced as soon as this official can
name it. This is part of her work, for
which the state pays her, and she comes
without expense to US. At this public
meeting it is hoped the library spirit
will be aroused In the hearts of all our
people and that from that time. the
work begun by this committee will be-
taken up by all AMI carried on to
complete and glorious victory.
When the people have begun to truly
wish for a library, and the Board Of
Trustees has been chosen, then this
committee will feel that its work, as a
committee is done and will resolve it.
selfinto earnest individual workers de-
voted to the cause but ready to work
under orders in any and every way that
shall promise success.
The reports of such committees as had
been instructed of definite action by
their organizations in the form Of
pledges to the furtherance of the enter
prise were as follows: PIE. O. lodge,
$25; New Century Club, SIS; IL Club,
donate the books composing their cir.
culating library-about thirty volumes.
Other societies not yet taken action.
The committee then adjourned to
meet Saturday, December 15, at p. M.
at the home of Mrs. L. Van Werden.
A. L. CURRY, HELEN VAN WERDEN,
Chairman. Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Crown.

The wreck OH the noon train Sunday
fortunately hurtno one but disappoint-
ed several.
Ira Dunn, of Port Arthur, Texas, is
here visit ing his parents. s..
We are sorry to hear of John Scott's
death. The funeral was held at his
home in Garden Grove Saturday and
he was buried in the johnson cemetery.
He leaves wife and three children to
mourn his loss.
Mrs. Simon Goodman was taken very
i'll at literary but is now convalescent.
On account of sickness Rev. Ilsley
failed TO fill his regular appointment at
Grown Chapel Sunday.
Capt. j. ID. Brown is buying corn in
these parts this week.
Sears & Caster have been lOosing some
of their fine stock.
Quite an exciting time at Mr.. Good.
sons caused by a burning fiue.
Miss Moore and Miss Baker are OH the
sick list.
J. w. Bowman put up a windmill for
John Moore last week. I'll
Our literary is progressing nicely and
everybodyf is taking q. lively interest.
Mrs. Luce is still very low with CON
sumption. sss
John Caster is running his mill night
and day since his new engine came.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
REPRESENTATION.

Married, at the residence of Frank
Cox, in Eden township, Mr.. Harvey
Piper, of Eden township, to Miss Lenna
Hamilton, of Davis City. The cere.
mony was quiet one, only few init.
mate friends and relatives of the bride
and groom being present. Harvey as
he is Familiarity called is one of our most
promising young men and has the
qualities that 60 to make up good and
honorable young man and Lenna, well
we ali know her as bright young wo.
man. and We think that Harvey in Sc.
curing her has found a most useful help.
mate. May they live long and enjoy q
happy and prosperous journey through
life is the wish Of all their friends.