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Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

tended it's support toward the measure.
A three-year-old San Jose boy on
Thursday secured possession of
Fourth of July bomb about the size of
a walnut, and mistaking it for candy,
bit into it. An explosion followed,
which knocked the child senseless and
lacerated his mouth badly, but he was
not otherwise injured, and it is not be-
lieyed that his wounds will cause per-
manent Disagreement.
The San Diego Union says it is an
nouced through Assistant Manager Les
lie Comyn, that the steamer Strathgyle
of the California and Oriental line is
to be chartered by the government for
transport for troops to the scene of
disturbances in China. After discharg-
ing her cargo at San Diego she will be
hurried to San Francisco, there to be
turned over to the government.
Stockton planted liberty tree on
Independence Square, in soil gathered
from Lexington, Bunker Hill, Concord,
the site of the old liberty tree of Bos-
ton, the Boston tea wharf, Dorchester
Heights, Faneuil Hall, Independence
Hall, Philadelphia Franklin's grave,
Valley Forge, Yorktown, Washington s
house and tomb at Mt. Vernon, and
many other places connected with rev.
olutionary history. Major E. A. Sher-
man of Oakland, descendant of the
Sherman who signed the Declaration
of Independence, took charge of the ex-
ercises.
The steamer Strathgyle of the Cali
! fornia and Oriental line, which arrived
at San Diego on Thursday, brought
twelve Chinese passengers. The great
est care had been taken, however, to
give the vessel clean bill of health,
as she is to go into government SER
vice. Both sailors and passengers were
supplied with certificates showing that
they had been detained in quarantine
for fifteen days; that they each had
been given bath on the day before
sailing, and that all their baggage and
bedding had been thoroughly disin-
fected. There was no sickness on
board during the voyage.
The four new so, O00-gallon oil tanks
of the Southern Pacific at Kern City
have just been installed, two of them
filled, and few thousand gallons run
nto the others. The company is plan
ming to put in two more wooden tanks
of tie same capacity, and a steel tank
that will hold 35, 900 gallons. A big
receiver has also been put in opera
tion. 1t has two compartments OF
5000 gallons capacity each, is operated
by air and fills automatically. When
oil is being taken out of one compart.
men, the other is filling. Or both may
be filled at the same time.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
TO SEARCH FOR ANDREE
Several European Expeditions Fitted Out

Kansas City.-Evelyn B. Baldwin of
Kansas and Artic fame, said to an AS
sociated Press representative that Capt.
Oscar Andre, brother of the Polar acre.
naut, has just written him that several
European expeditions have been fit
ted out to look for traces of his miss
ing brother and his companions,
Baron E. Won Toll will head the
Russian expedition, which is to search
the Artic coast of Europe and Asia.
1t will start from Norway, proceed
by way of Nova Zeembla, pass the en-
suing winter at Cape Chelynski, and,
searching the Siberian coast during
the summer of 1901, endeavor to reach
Bering Straits:
Capt. w. Bodewill this summer take
a party of Germans to Franz josef
land and communicate with the Ital-
ian expedition under the Duke of
Abruzzi. A Swedish and Russian ex-
pedition will operate in Spitzbergen.
Three expeditions, one a Swedish,
under Prof. Vatthoff; Danish, un-
der Prof. Amsdrup; and an English,
under Capt Robertson, have already
started for the east coast OF Green
land.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

To wed early or late, that Is the ques-
tion which is now agitating the minds
of people who want to keep the human
race headed In the right direction.
Whether tits better to rush blindly in
to matrimony when one feels that he
is UP to his ears in love or, by waiting,
run the risk Of meeting some one later
on who win not be opposed to taking
In boarders or looking after a grocery
II necessary. Mr.. Edward Box, editor
OF the Ladies' Home Journal, informs
Ms that no man can afford to marry
before he Is Is years Of age. Mr.. Box
himself remained a bachelor until he
was well past 80. and we infer from
the advice he now gives out that he
regards his present happiness as suf-
fcient to repay him for all the lonely
years that elapsed before he really be-
gan to live. An irreverent Western
critic suggests that perhaps Mr.. Box
looks back upon his years of single
blessedness with SO much pleasure now
that he wants to help prolong the hap
piness Of others as much as possible
by warning them against undue haste;
but we dismiss this insinuation as un-
worthy Of notice and too base for seri-
Gus discussion.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

Judge Simeon e. Baldwin recently de-
dvered an address before the Ameri-
can Social Science Association on 1.-The
Natural Right of Man to a Natural
Death" He took the position that a
man who was hopelessly i'll should be
permitted to die without effort to pro-
long his life, and that medical men
should not lengthen the lives of persons
suffering from incurable diseases. To
understand the startling proposition 1t
is we'll to understand that Judge Bald
win is a man who does not enjoy max
ing statements simply to see the effect
and to be amused by the adverse criti-
cism. He is judge Of the Supreme
Court Of Connecticut and lecturer on
constitutional law at Yale. His repu-
tation as a jurist and thinker entities
him to a respectful hearing. Should
the proposition be accepted by physi-
clans, think ek the AE fl mistakes
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

Another Illustration on the compara-
tive hopelessness Of The Hague peace
conference is furnished in the fact that
the English Government has plan
under consideration whereby every lad
In the public schools Of that country is
to receive a military training with a
view to future possibilities Of being
called on to serve as a soldier. If the
plan natures about four million chill
dren will be subject to this new branch
Of learning. It Is proposed to start in
with their martial tuition at about the
age of IL and continue it for at least
three years. During this time they will
use dummy guns. When they leave
school they will form armed cadet or
ganizations, and so become In minia-
ture exact counterparts Of the present
militia or volunteer regiments. All of
which Is quite commentary on the
way modern education Is inclined to
teach the young idea how to shoot.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES
Bryan and Stevenson Nominated by the
Kansas City Convention.

The Democratic convention which
met in Kansas City last week, nomi-
mated William Jennings Bryan of Lin
coin, Nebraska, for President, and Ad-
lai E. Stevenson, of Illinois, for Vice
President.
The Chicago platform was reaffirmed
and an additional 16-to-l plank incor-
porated after desperate fight to de-
feat the same.
Strong effort was made to nominate
David B. Hill of New York for Vice
President, but the great politician re-
fused to accede to the unanimous wish
of the delegates
The Silver Republicans held their
convention at the same time. They
ratified the nomination of Bryan for
President and referred the Vice-Presi-
Dental nomination to the National
Committee, which committee reports
in fovor of the support of Stevenson.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

1t Is the busy man, the man who la
bors, the workmen, if you please, Of
the world who have built up the COM
munity, The trouble is that they have
MorkedI without unity of purpose and
on too low a grade Of intelligent pur-
pose. They are weakened by their
low conception of their power and in
duence as well as by ignorance Of how
to 60 about 1t. OF all the citizenship
the busy and the working man has
most need of this public effort and are
the ones who should press it.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
I,ar1e Families.

Small families are hardly the rule
among the English upper ten. The av-
erage is six or seven. The queen Is the
mother Of nine and the Princess of
Wales of six children. Lord Aber-
gavenny is the father of ten, the Duke
of Argyll Of twelve, the Dowager
Countess of Dudley Is the mother Of
seven children, the Earl Of Ellesmere
boasts of eleven, the Earl Of Inchiquin
of fourteen, and the Earl Of Leicester
of eighteen.-Indianap News.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

The Ruskin cooperative colony,
which recently went into involuntary
liquidation In Tennessee, is about to
try it again In Georgia. A new expedi-
Hon Is also being planned to find the
horth pole, and London man is f1gur-
ing on starting Christian daily.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
ON DEMAND IN GOLD
At PURCHASE PRICE

stock don't it, but send certificate to Companys
office eandget back
redeemabe, demand
within thirty from date Of certificate
All nalments refunded demand within
'front.' of payment.
s with back
faithfully the CAL
Consolidated Petroleum Company the field to and will Con-
tnue this protective policy.
dollar
stable, will justify
enough to maintain it.
than fifty Company
policy OF gold redemption.
that
them ITSELF for they the
10000 the
oil fields between Oakland and San Diego.
owns 5000 leased to capitalists
owns
drills California This machine
has a of 1900 feet in 80 hours
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

The three gentlemen Of Constantine
pie who were arrested for carrying
plans Of the sultan's apartments con-
tessed that they had not located the
exact room where the willy old mon
arch preserved his souvenir ultima
knms.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

In classic times it was believed to be
Sweet to die for ones country. If Aguin-
lido had died as many times as report
ed be would certainly be regular
honeyboy.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

Mr.. Carnegie says he could raise
300, 100000 at short notice. Is not
man of Mr.. Carnegie's age who can
perform that feat taking too many
risks Of dying rich?
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

J Paderewskrs testimonial to the mu-
sical taste of the American people
cost him nothing. The testimonials of
the American people to the musical
talent of PaderewsKi cost them many
thousands.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

That Texas girl picked up by cy-
ilone Is on record as not liking it. Still
tew are likely to be carried away with
admiration for these phenomena.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

The sum of the dividends declared
and paid by incorporated mining COM
panies operating in America for the
five months ended May 81, 1900,
amounts to $35, 744 1899.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

The Beers are expert at making
treks, but General Bobs has apparently
been able to take the most tricks.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

Those Chinese Boxers may bt good
lighters, but they don't stick to the
rules Of the prize ring.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
California Consolidated
Petroleum Company

possible poor himself does the rich
land
and royalties 5000
fifty companies and these lands and royalties
divide your r thus multiply profits.
gold Its will
gold product Millions dollars being
made small block oil
this the of the Home
which sold originally nominal figure made its
this Company at least safe and
mean ease and comfort for life.
protected He be assessed
Comranys worcestershire and there is
odersl liability
and IS by January He is
lucky who gets he a fifty share.
oil having limited when
California? Why do it?
Consolidated Petroleum Company has behind of ca
Their honest
of money, but the of the Company.
directly indirectly
Oil all the Notwithstanding
bought short time fifty
value This offer will positively be with
the block OF Treasury
Stocked oferedfo for has been sold.
offered so share be sold be-
application will promptly returned First
policy selling this stock
oneouh of purchase
within days from date OF application
Sold Prospectus and bylaws mailed on application
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

If you want to make woman good
and mad, ask her when she appears In
a new dress where she had it dyed.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

A good many failures are due to the
lact that the so-called opportunities in
mans life are not labeled.
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
We Divide Your Risks, and
rlultiply Your Profits ( <

oil
that fail.
poor
cess O
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20

''Early to bed'' may result in wisdom,
but, If SO, how did the owl get his repu-
htion?
Mesa free press., 1900-07-20
Officers and Directors.

Consolidated
and and
ona isa
Fred
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Senator's
confidence public His impress has been left the
O
copor a
ofe Governor
T
the ates moum
Angeles Nations
rfeAce: dstlets California
For Prospectus and Further Information Call On
Agent o Address
ROOMS 2l2==2l7 LAUGHLIN BUILDING
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
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wana Hill, the way may De cleared lor
another crossing OF the Tugela, and an
other attempt to reach Ladysmith, via
the direct road, north.
In Cape Colony, General Brabant
seems to be successfully clearing the
road for the advance Of General Gatacre.
The only official news up to 2:45 p m.
k dispatch from Lord Roberts, dated
Jacobsdal, 40 p. m, Sunday, confirm
ing the press announcements regarding
General Brabant's movements.
Bugler Dunn, the l5-year-oh member
of the First Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who
was the first &c cross the Tugela river,
ana who was snou Ill the rlgnt arm
while running with the soldiers and
sounding the "advance,' saw the queen
at Osborn during the morning. Her
majesty presented him with handsome
silver mounted bugle, suitableinscribed.
The queen gave the lad motherly wei
come, and expressed her hope that he
would have successful career in the
army.
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GUARDING THE NEWS.
Whatever OF Good Has Been Received II
Is Not Given to the Public.

Whatever OF Good Has Been Received II
Is Not Given to the Public.
LONDON, Feb. 21.-Whatever good
news may have been received from the
front is being carefully guarded. In
spite of the queens announcement to
the Fourth battalion Of the Lincolnshire
militia prior to her departure from Os.
borne house to Windsor, that good news
had been received from the seat of war,
the war officials solemnly averred that
they had received no news up to 30
O'Clock p. III. Unofficially it is rumored
that General Kitchener has brought
General Cronje to standstill and has
engaged him, and it is added, the war
office now is only waiting the result Of
the, battle. This, however, though
plausible, may be premature. In any
case the confident hope that General
Comic has been cut off from Bloemfon.
tein continues to prevail in London
especially in view Of delayed dispatches,
saying that the Free Staters, when they
saw the extent Of the British force,
were in favor Of surrendering.
liz llISG tlulu ACA 1Alll1DC1ACy A1oA
Cape Town has been sent out and the
neighborhood Of the famous siege seems
thoroughly cleared of Beers. Genera.
Butler, apparently, is contenting him
self with shelling the Beers from his
newly gained position at Monte Christie,
which according to good opinion, is
likely to form his base for another at.
tempt to relieve Ladysmith.
The Westminster GaZette's military
critic SAYS he believes the Beers have
started northward in Natal, and will
raise the siege Of Ladysmith and rein
force General Cronje. But this must be
regarded as rather optimistic, at any
rate until General Butler has developed
the Beers second line of defense, which
on every attempt to reach Ladysmith
has proved impregnable.
A dispatch from Pietermaritzbure
dated Monday, Feb. 10, says all is quiet
Zululand, and the Beers main bodies
are reported to be retiring upon Dundee
and Helpmakaar, leaving small forces
and two pieces of artillery at each mag
istracy.
According to special dispatch from
Tarkastad, a refugee who has arrived
there says the Beers are 5000 strong at
Stormberg but that at BurghersdorI
they have only small town guard.
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lively stated that search Of the records
failed to show that Mr.. Macrum had
ever reported to the department that his
official mail was being regularly tam
pered with by the British authorities.
It was said that he did, in general
way, report that both official and pri-
vate mail intended for Americad citi-
zens did not reach him punctually and
asked that protest be made on account
of this rather arbitrary proceeding Oh
the part of the postal authorities. The
department investigated the matter and
learned that no unnecessary delay ex.
listed and does not credit the statement
that any correspondence, official or
otherwise, was opened, inspected and
da]aved BY British authorities.
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WHEREABOUTS OF CRONJE.
London Experts Figure That He May NJ
Have Gone Very Far.


Have Gone Very Far.
LONDON, Feb. 2O.-Pactically nothing
is known Of the progress Of Lord Rob
erts' column during the last day or two,
and speculation as to the relative gain
from the recent movements is necessar-
lily unsatisfactory when based on belated
kilograms, evidently vigorously CEN
sored. Many important points remain
obscure. What has become of General
Cronje's heavy artillery: One CORE
spondent, it is true, says it was left be-
hind at Magersfontein and Kimberley,
but it is difficult to believe Lord Rob
erts would not have mentioned detail
of such importance. Again the state
ment that a large Boer force was mass
ing northward Of Kimberley once more
raises in the minds Of some experts the
question whether Cronje is really with
the force retreating on Bloemfontein.
1t is suggested that the latter is really
the Free State main army, under Cen
eral Prinsloe, supplemented by por-
ton of the Magersfontein command,
while the main body of the latter, under
General Cronje, is trying to secure the
Vaal bridge at Fourteen Streams, thus
barring the way to Mafekings
Significance Of Buffers Move.
1t is difficult to measure the full lm-
lortance of General Buffers move
ments. If he manages to seize Hang
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THOSE SAVAGE BOERS.
British Officer Tells of Their Considerat'
Treatment of Wounded.

British Oflcer Tells of Their COnsiderate
Treatment of Wounded.
ARUNDEL, Saturday, Feb. 17.-Cap
tain Longhurst Of the British medical
corps spent night at Hobkirks farm
attending the wounded Australians. He
says the enemy were remarkably kind
to the wounded, provided them with
mattresses and gave them all the eggs
they had.
The Boer commander and Captain
Longhurst found that they had mutual
friends in London and were soon on the
best terms. The Beers and the British
wounded fraternized.
After the retirement of the British
forces the Beers held a prayer meeting
and thanked Heaven for their successes.
Then they separated into small parties
and moved to their various outposts,
chanting hymns as they went.
Captain Longhurst says that he was
much impressed by their conslderatc
treatment Of the British wounded.
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STICKS TO HIS STORY.

Ex-Consul Macrum Will Furnish Evidence
of Its Truthfulness.
PITTsBURG, Feb. 20.-Charles F. Mac.
rum, former United States consul at
Pretoria, left for Washington at 10
O'Clock on the Baltimore and Ohio road.
Before leaving he said:
II do not withdraw word Of my
charges against the British officials il
South Africa. If am called upon am
prepared at any time to testify to them
and furnish evidence Of their truthful.
ness.''
Mr.. Macrum is evidently delighted
over the effect Of his statement made
public last week. He says he is not go.
ing to Washington on any special mis-
sion, but wants to be on the ground to
give his testimony should it be desired.
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grocery stores IN the block now occupied
by them. January l, 1895 the firm dis
solved partnership, Mr.. Strong taking
the dry goods line, Mr.. Chase the re-
naming lines Of the business which be-
continues to conduct.
1t is expected that the deceased Will
be buried in Randolph, VT, the funeral
to occur Sunday next, and it is the de-
sire of Mrs. Strong that the pastor who
there said the last works over the re-
mains of the parents of Mr.. Strong wilt
do the same service for the SOD.
Deceased left no relatives except an
aunt residing IN New England.
Mr.. Strong was member of the
Masonic order, the jamestown lodge, A..
F. & A. M. His social life and domes-
tic tastes we're bound up in happy
home. The loss to bis devoted wife, Of
her husband and companion will be,
lrreparable. Theirs has been pecu
larly happy union nnd the utmost gym
pathy is extended to the bereaved widow
by her large circle OF warm friends.
Brief funeral services were held over
the remains OF 3. d. Strong, at the resi-
dence Wednesday afternoon. The house,
was crowded with friends. The services
were conducted by Rev. Miller OF the NJ.
E. church and Rev. Gum OF the Presby-
terian church. A choir consisting of
Mrs. DePuy, Mrs. Tubbe, Mr.. Orlady
end Mr. Webber, rendered expressive
and appropriate music. Members of the
Masonic fraternity attended the services
in body, as a mark Of respect to their
departed brother.
The floral offerings we're many and
beautiful. A large wreath OF roses and
lilies was received from the Masonic 30
clety, q crescent and star from the NJ E.
church, Easter lilies and roses from Mr..
and Mrs. Chase and employees OF E. NJ.
Chase. Beautiful flowers also from Mr..
and Mrs. Besle, Mr.. and Mrs Pierce
Blewett, Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hevenor, Mrs. Faunoe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyard. Mre. Hotchklss,
Dr.. and Mrs. Rankin, @. A. Klaus, Miss
Middleton, Mr.. and Mrs. Bentley,
Fargo.
The face and features of the dead lay
peacefully in their cssket, surrounded
by flowers, whose fragrance filed the
room and whose brightness and beauty
seemed to tighten it. Encompaseed by
such adornmente, the last leave taking
Of a familiar friend seemed less heavy
task.
The pail bearers we're, Judge Rose,
Mayor Steel. G. A. Klaus, Frank Besls,
Frank Montgomery ard Pierce Blewett.
Telegrams OF coincidence to Mrs.
Strong we're received from Mr.. and Mrs
E. P. Wells, Mr. and Mrs L. R. Casey.
now in New York; Mr.. Lederer and Mr..
Hallstrom, ST. Paul, Miss Emma Poole,
Melville, and Mr.. Middleton, New York.
Mrs. Strong left for St. Panl on the
6:lO p. IN. train, where she will! bs met
by her brother ". B. Vail OF Randolph,
Vt. Accompanying her from here were
Mrs. Blewett, Mr.. H. q. Flint and Mr.
aud Mrs. Beals, as far as Fargo. From
st. Paul she will proceed to Randolph
Vt., where the last rites OF burla will
be held.
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DURCAN, Feb. lS.-Evening.-While
General Butler is continuing his move
mept on lue o-f--ca rlPhI anG Las
made every disposition for the defense
of his position to the left and south Of
the Tugela, by maintaining there force
adequate for that purpose, isolated
parties of Beers sometimes cross the
river. There is much sniping.
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A number of copies OF "ProEgees Made
by Farming a pamphlet prepared by
the emigration agent OF the n. p, con-
taining information shout Stutsms q
courty, have been received by E. J..
G easop. who has left few at F. Roses
Office where those wishing to send them
away can call and get some.