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Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
AMERICAN SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
He Organized the Chinese Army and
Gave 1t High Standing.

He Organized the Chinese Army and
Gave It High Standing.
An American Is entitled to the credit
If credit it is-of reorganizing the
Chinese army upon basis approach
ing it's present efficiency. Frederick
Townsend Ward was soldier of for
tune and native of Massachusetts. In
1860, when the Tapping rebels were
everywhere successful, Ward, who was
26 years old, and had served in the
French army, found himself in Shang-
hal. He organized a band composed
of men of various nationalities. and Of
fered to capture city for fixed
price. The first achievement of his
small army was the capture Of the
walled town Of Sungkiang, which was
held by 10000 rebels. AS a reward he
was made a mandarin Of the fourth
rank. Ward then cleared the country
around Shanghai, being paid so much
cash after each victory he won. After
a while he disappeared and was next
heard Of when the natives attacked the
city in large force, when Ward appear
ed at the head Of three well-armed and
well-drilled native regiments, who res
cued Shanghai. Thereafter he became
one of the leading men in the defense
OF Shanghai. He adopted the Chinese
nationality under the name of Hwa,
married the daughter of a wealthy man.
DARN and was made q mandarin of
the highest grade and admiral general
IN the service Of the Emperor. General
Ward died as the result Of a wound
received in directing an assault on
Tsekie. The Chinese paid him the
highest possible honors after his death
by burying him in the Confucian ceme-
terry at Ningpo. Wards successor In
command of the Chinese forces was
Major Charles G. "Chinese"
Gordon.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Prize Fruits at Paris.

William A. Taylor, acting pomolo-
gist for the United States Department
of Agriculture at the Paris Exposition,
has recently returned to America and
forwards information to the Los Ange-
les Chamber of Commerce that the first
prize for collection of citrus fruits, in
Guiding oranges, lemons and pomelos,
has been awarded to the California
State Commission. Preparations are
now being made to forward to Paris
choice specimens of the crop of the
present year for exhibition during Au-
gust, September and October, including
peaches, plums, pears, almonds and
English walnuts.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
ARMY OFFICERS HORSE
Government Sues to Recover Money Paid
For the Animal.

A civil suit was started in the Fed
eral Circuit Court at Los Angeles last
week, wherein the United States is
plaintiff and E. F. Wilcox is defend
ant. The complaint on file alleges that
the defendant on December 7, 1895, re-
ceived 5000 from the government for
horse lost by him while he was serv-
ing as first lieutenant in the Sixth
Cavalry at Ft. Lewis, Colo, in April,
1889. It took almost eight years for
the claim to go through the necessary
channels and for the money to reach
Lieut.. Wilcox, but Uncle Sam finally
paid the bill. Now it is claimed that
the horses death resulted from care
lessness on the part of Wilcox, and the
government is suing for a return of
the 5000, with interest at 6 per cent.
per annum. Wilcox is now serving as
captain in the regular army, being
stationed in the Yosemite.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

Cleveland.-Society is listening in
open-mouthed amazement to the ac-
counts of presents given by the hus-
band to the bride on the occasion of
the marriage, last Friday, of Mrs. Nan
ME Stewart WOrthington to William
B. Leeds. The estimated value of the
gifts exceeds $500,O00, and the descrip-
ton of the jewels and works of art
bestowed upon Mrs. Leeds show that
they excel any similar display ever at
tempted by the Astors, Vanderbilts.
Goulds or other American families
who enjoy princely fortunes.
One of the principal gifts was a
pearl necklace worth $65,OOO The we'd
ding ring cost $1,000. There were
paintings to the value of over $4,000;
an ermine coat of the value of $4,000,
a diamond necklace and ruby pendant
and other gems.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnq

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort discovery of the age. Cures swollen
feet, blisters and callous spots. Aliens
Foot-Ease is certain cure for inglowing
We have over 30 600 testimonials. It cures
while you walk. All dru ygists and shoe
stores sell it 25c. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address, Allen 5. Olmstead, lie
Roy, n. Y.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
PutrefactiOn Is Life.

Putrefaction is probably not DEATH
but the contrary-the life that follows
death, or a sort Of resurrection. The
laws of conservation and of conversion
apply to. vital as well as to inorganic
forces. Fermentation or putrefaction
is a vital process, reciprocally gener-
ated by and generating inconceivable
millions Of impalpable organisms
which charge the atmosphere and are
everywhere at work, transmitting dead
organisms into elementary living ones
and why not passing on the vital &C.
tivity into higher forms?
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catarrh that cann0t be dured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney fG'. the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by tn cir firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing diI ectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Troops are Carried Cheap

Chicago.-The Tribune says: when
bids were opened at army headquar-
ters here for transportation of troops
from Fort Sheridan to San Francisco,
the Chicago and Northwestern was
found to be the lowest bidder, at 81 per
capita from Fort Sheridan to Ogden
From Ogden to the Coast the troops
are carried by the Southern Pacific
This is the lowest bid ever made for
the transportation of troops.''
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

Captain Larsen, retired seaman,
who rescued the body of Miss Lille
Mckenzie, drowned at La Jolla May
9, and saved the life of several per-
sons swept into the ocean by an i'm
mense breaker, at the risk of losing
his own life, has been presented with
magnificent medal by Miss McKen-
zies brothers at San Diego.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

[Denver NeWs:] Isabel, 1 swear to
love you with my last breath"
''Well Charley, the kind of liquor
you've had tonight is strong enough to
make your breath last always. That
means that I have an eternal love
cinch."
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
HOITTS SCHOOL.

Menlo Park, San Mateo County CAL,
with it's new buildings newly furnished
and complete laboratories, beautiful
surroundings and home influences, is
one Of the best equipped schools for the
training of boys and young men on the
coast. 1t is in charge of DR.. Ira G.
Hoitt and is accredited at the univer-
stiles. Send for catalogue. Tenth year
begins August 6. 1900.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
SQUIRRELS by Thousands.

Colorado has sold sixty acres Of tim
Der near Devils Head Mountain, where
it is estimated there are 10000 gray
squirrels, which have lived and multi
piled there for years, protected by pub
lie sentiment. The squirrels will be
evicted by the wOOdcutters.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Like the
Deadly
Under=Current

which grasps one without warning,
the mucous membrane which lines
the entire body suddenly becomes
weakened i'll some spot and disease
is established. 1t may be of the
lungs, the head, throat, stomach,
bowels, or any other organ. Where
ever it is, and whatever it seems, it
all springs from the same cause
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Passing of the Horse.

So soon as nature sees an Improvement
there is charge. The candle gave way to
electricity and the horse to the automobile.
The fact that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
has been sold for over a half century, proves
it's value. There is nothing to equal it for
stomach or liver trouble. he sure to give
it trial,
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-Iwas sick for
two years with falling of the womb, and
Inflammation of the ovaries and bladder.
/ was bloated very badly. My LETT limb
would swell SO I could not step on my
foot. had such bearing down pains I
could not straighten up or walk across
the room and such shooting pains would
go through me that l thought could
not stand it. Ny mother got me bottle
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told me to try it.. took six
bottles and now, thanks to your won
derful medicine, am well woman"
-MRs. ELSIE BRYAN, Otisville, Mich.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Working Children.

In Coburg Gotha there are 5,455 chill
dren under IA years Of age employed at
their homes in making buttons, dolls
and toys for the factories. They work
from four to six hours a day.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

After a man passes fifty, he is Sec
ond-handed as surely as an old wagon
that the owner is willing to sell at less
than half it's original value.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

The management of the State Fair
is planning to give visitors many
novelties. A series of automobile
races and a polo tournament have been
planned.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

1t is reported from Sunset that the
Navajo's first we'll, located about a
mile and a half south of Jewett &
Blodgett's wells, has disclosed oil, but
in what quantity is unknown.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

A Stockton colored woman on Mon
day turned the tables on the Cauca-
slams by complaining that a white
neighbor had stolen one of her chick
ems
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

[Chicago Post: mo-" said the man
at the door; 81 have no views on poll
tics.''
"Well," returned the political can
vasser, ''in that case I'd like to inter-
view your wife"
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

Expenses of the San Francisco
health department for the fiscal year
ending June 80. 1900, were $65,31364.
Salaries, $49,286.76; incidental ex-
penSes. S16,O26.88.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we
ever used for all affections of the
throat and lungs.-Wm. o. Endsley,
Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

The Yosemite Tourist predicts that
the automobile will soon become an
important factor in travel in the val
ley.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
A Boon for MOtheri

Formerly children cried when they had to
take medicine, now they cry for the medicine
Cascarets. the family laxative. All druggists
10c, Csc Soc
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

A derrick has been erected by the
Central Oil Company for No. 81 in the
Whittier field.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

A night latch Is Ike a tombstone
when it is put up for late husband.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
BAD BLOOD,
BAD COMPLEXION.

The skin is the seat of an almost end
less variety of diseases. They are known
by various names, but are all due to the
same cause, acid and other poisons in
the blood that irritate and interfere with
the proper action of the skin.
To have smooth, soft skin, free from
all eruptions, the blood must be kept pure
and healthy. The many preparations of
arsenic and potash and the large number
of face powders and lotions generally
used in this class of diseases cover up
for short time, but cannot remove per-
manently the ugly blotches and the red,
disfpurinp pimples.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

plainly 0otre-Hence
now Just you taking when you take Groves lmaors
10 not formula knowing that you would buy
medicine you knew what it contained Groves contains
and proportions and in lasteless
eorm The while the Qunne drives the
malaria out system Any reliable druggist will tell you that
Groves the Original and that all other soaed Tateless
Chill Tones are An analysis of other chill shows
that Groves superior all others every respect You
are not experimenting when you take Groveits superiority
and excellence having long been established Groves is the
ony Chill Cure sold throughout the entire malar sections OF
the United States No Cure, No Pay. Price. 'soc
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

OVARIAN TROUBLES.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Cures Them Two Letters from Women.

Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Cures Them Two Letters from Women.
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM II write to
tell you of the good Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
me. Twas sick in bed about five weeks.
The right side of my abdomen panied
me and was so swollen and sore that
could not walk. The CzS
doctor told my hus- ~
band I would have to x
undergo an operation. -
This 1 refused to do l~MAN1
until had given your Nf&g |EsSAHN
medicine trial. Be- < l Esa3]
fore I had taken 81 XXI gVvg!
one bottle the .[S. WH11fFsSsI.2f 1sSsI.2xf
swelling be- NTSE ENV
gan to disap- S TN /
tinued to use s-Na-aH
your medicine -\VI
until the swelling
was entirely gone. III
When the doctor ~
came he was very Mz
much surprised to o@
see me so much
better. ."-MRs. MARY SMITH, Arlington,
Iowa.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24
Eternal vigilance is the price
of a beautiful cOSnpIekiOn

when such remedies are relied on.
Mr.. n. T. Shobe, 27o4 Lucas Avenue st. Louis
Mo-, says: my daughter was afflicted for years
with disfguring eruption on her face which
resisted all treatment. She was taken to two
fit. Many medicines were prescribed, but with
out result, until decided to try S. S. S., and by
the time the first bottle finished the eruption
began to disapp dozen bottles cured her
completely and left her skin perfectly smooth
She is now seventeen years old, and not sign of
the embarrassing disease has ever returned"
S. S. S. is positive, unfailing cure for
the worst forms of skin troubles. 1t is
the greatest of all blood purifiers, and the
only one guaranteed purely vegetable.
Bad blood makes bad complexions.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

sKln active anu neartny anu III PfOPer
condition to perform its part towards
carrying off the impurities from the body.
IF you have Eczema, letter, Acne, Salt
Rheum, Psoriasis, or your skin is rough
and pinply, send for our book on Blood
and Skin Diseases and write our physi-
clans about your case. No charge what.
ever for this service.
SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA.
Mesa free press., 1900-08-24

purihes a nd lnv1go-
rates the old am d
makes new, rich blood
tn at nourishes tn e
body and keeps the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
GnVe Him a Game Cock.

Jacksonville Metropolis: pleasing in
cident In connection with the gubemato-
rial contest of the week occurred in the
lobby of the Windsor Hotel this morning,
when Judge Jennings returned TO the hotel
after a short drive. Awaiting him were a
number of the Hilsborough delegation
and prominent political leaders of the stale
and he was Informed that there was a Sc
rlous proposition to be placed i'm his hands
for consideration. Following this an
rouncement the Governor-to-be was re-
Quested to await the return of commit
tee, consisting of Hons. II. C. Macfar-
lane. F. A. Salomonson and j. II.
HUMPHREYS, from the Duval Hotel. They
soon appeared, bearing with them that IA
nous game cock the mascot of the Hills
borough delegation. a bird that the day
previous to leaving Tampa to attend the
State Convention had won 500 purse in
the fighting arena of the City of the Gulf.
Mr.. Macfarlane made a present of the ia
nous bird to Judge Jennings who fondly
exhibited his gift and received the con-
gratulations of Fred Myers, Senator Tall
aferro, Congressman Sparkman and a score
or more of other prominent and interested
politicians present Mr.. Solomonson, the
owner of the bird, then announced that
last night the battle-scarred hero Of feath-
er and spurs had been rechristened from
Fred Myers to Bryan-Jennings. The gift
was gracefully acknowledged The former
owner then babe the famous bird TO
crow for his new owner. but 1t was no
go He had learned the war cry of Myers
and victory" and would respond 90 Meth
er threat nor entreaty. Judge Jennings
however. says he>wil soon reform and
conciliate his petoand by the time the
campaign opens In earnest he will have
him Growing so loud as to be heard from
Pensacola TO Miami.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
ZEPHYR STAKES THE FEATURE.
Commando Won CIcverIy the Best
Race of the Day.

New York June 25.-The Zephyr stakes
for two-year-olds was the only feature at
Sheepshead Bay to-day Commando gal
Hoped all the way and won cleverly by
one and one-half lengths having made
most of his own running. in ! 90 80, close
to the track record. Summaries:
First Race-Seling, five furlongs Gold
Heels, 3 to l. won, with Browndale, to
and to ) second and Bowen, 10 10 l.
third. Time one minute.
Second Race-One mile, on turf. Blue
Devil to 2, wen, with Jack Point, to
and to l, second, and Macleod of Dare
to l, third. Time 40 2-5.
Third Race-The Zephyr, futurity course
Commando, to TO- won. with Holstein, 8
to and even second, and King Pepper
10 10 l, third. Time 1903 3-5.
Fourth Race-One mile and a furlong
Favonius, II to J. won, with Merito, 6 to
and to !. second, and Intrusive, to
/, third. Time LOS.
Fifth Race-Hurdle, handicap. one and
one-half miles DR. Eichberg, 4 to s. won
with Hardy c., 20 to l and TO l, second
and Hardy Pardee TO s. third. Time
2;i9 3-5.
Sixth Race-Sellng, six furlongs. Pink
Domino, 4 to l, won, with the Corinthian
to l and to l, second and Eileen DAILY
100 to /, third. Time 1:l4 rs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
House Sank Into the Earth.

Ocala correspondence Jacksonville
Times Union and Citizen: Mr. John
Cleary and family met with a calamity
Friday noon. 1t had been raining furi-
ously all day Mr. Cleary's house two
miles and half west of town. stands in
a bowl" the land around it rising TO a
rim, Into this bowl the rain gathered,
until Ii had formed quite a lake, and the
water around the house was a foot deep.
While Mr.. Cleary was busy drying the
head OF his little boy. who had been out
in the rain and water Tescuing little
chicks. he suddenly heard a rumbling
noise and the building shook. Surmising
the trouble, he shouted to his wife TO
run for her life as he believed the build
ing was sinking. He was right In his
surmse and scarcely had they cleared
the building when the earth began to
sink, and a moment later they would
nave been carried down with the build
ing, which went into sink al least fifty
feet in depth. one end of the house caught
on the edge of the sink, the other por-
ton and all the household effects are
buried. Mr.. Cleary looks upon his house
and effects as a complete loss. This
calamity is the more depressing, aS, dur
ing the past summer, Mr.. Cleary lost thir
ty-ive head of hogs, fattened and ready
for the market three head of horses. and
all of his cattle that he mad turned out
on the range. But Mr.. Cleary is made of
the right stuff and takes the situation
philosophicaly. He says he is thankful
life and health, wife and baby are spared
him, and he will proceed TO erect res
idence on the rim OF the basin. take hold
of the plow, and begin to make another
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26

= Continued on Ninth Page.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
shInpinR Memoranda.

Pensacola. Fla. June 25.-Arrived, barks
Colombia QtaD. Stagna. Havre Sunbeam
(Nor), Anderson, Portrund; ship Loche
Linnke (Rus), Pullman, Cape Town.
Sailed steamship City of Gloucester (Br),
Milburn, Bordeaux; schooner David Baird,
Fisher, Boston.
Charleston, S. c., June 25.-Arr1ved,
steamer Navahoe, johnson, Jacksonville;
proceeded to New York and Boston.
Baltimore June 25.-Sailed, schooner s..
p. Hitchcock Savannah.
Arrived, tug Harrison with barge Crack,
Savannah.
Philadelphia, June 25.-Arrived, schoon-
err Chauncey r. Burke, Savannah.
Liverpool, June 23.-Arrived, steamer
Wilma, Pensacola.
Client, June 23.-Arrived, steamer Stikel-
sead, Savannah.
Barry, June '23.-Sailed steamer Cento,
Pensacola
Santos, June 23.-Sailed, steamer Alders-
gate, Mobile or Pensacola
Fernandina, Fla, June 25.-Arrived,
steamer Rsnmore (BD, Gillings, Teneriffe.
Sailed, bark Maria (Sp) Torres, Almeria,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
Poisoned by Canned Rhubarb.

Miami Metropolis: The venerable mother
of Deputy Sheriff Smith was very ill on
Sunday last with symptoms OF poisoning.
She opened a can of rhubarb, took tea
spoonful or two of the juice and in
little while became alarmingly i'll. For
tunately she soon obtained relief and is
now about recovered from the exhaust
ing effects. Later in the day the deputy
sheriff ate a small piece of pie made of
the same rhubarb and he, too, became Ill,
though less violently. By Monday he had
entirely recovered and had sworn off from
rhubarb pie. Especially if made on Sun
day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
Exnoscd His Heart.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week
MIR. John II. Frye farmer of Moreland.
Coweta county, had a travelling thresher,
threshing his wheat. Talmage Frye, his
son was on the breast of the thresher,
1t being stopped, putting straw into the
feed. when, without notice, the machine
started, and caught the little boys arm
and took it in, and but for the activity
OF the father, who was near in catch
ing his boy. his whole body would nave
been taken in and mangle1 The father
seized his son and he'd on 10 him, but
the machine pulled the little fellows arm
out from the shoulder socket, leaving a
frightful pit and even exposing his heart.
The boy only lived a short while and
spoke only to the effect of asking his IA
Their TO do something for him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-26
SPOT COTTON MARKED UP.
THE RISE FOLLOWS STRENGTH
GAINED BY BAD WEATHER.

The Futures Market Continues TO BE
Influenced Entirely by the
weather Reports-New York Mark
ct Closes 1 Put Up 10 IL Points on.
Spirits Turpentine Firm at 421s
Cents-Rosins Firm and I'm
chanKed-LocaI and TeIegraphfc
Markets.
Morning News Office. June 25.-The fea-
ture of the markets to-day was the ad-
vance of u cent on all grades of cotton,
which was bulletined at the Cotton Ex-
change at the closing call. The great
strength impaired to the futures market
as a result of the drawback to the crop
on account of continued rainy weather
did not make the local @s:ance a sur
prise. Excitement was rampant on the
New York Exchange to-day, and prices
were at one time from l to 30
points up. There was a reaction later,
however, the dosing being l point higher
to IL points lower. No doubt exists about
the crop being greatly damaged up TO this
time, and ii will, of course, suffer more
damage as the rain continues.
Spirits turpentine opened firm at 421z
CENTS and closed firm and unchanged
Transactions we're light. There is every
reason for believing that receipts will
shortly fall off considerably as a result of
the unfavorable weather which now pre-
walls In nearly every section of the naval
stores belt, and on this account factors
are not inclined to make concessions in
prices. Resins closed firm and unchanged
with no transactions reported. The whole
sale markets were steady, with no changes
of consequences reported. The following
resume of the different markets will show
the tone and quotations at the closing to-
day:
Wilmington, N. c., June 2S.-Spirits
turpentine firm at 4lisQ42c; receipts. 70.
Rosin steady. $l05d1.1o; receipts. rs.
Crude turpentine quiet, $lsod go re-
cepts, 1903
Tar steady, $40; receipts, "a