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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
COPPER IS KING.


It is coming to be admitted that
copper will be the king of metals,
during the present and long future.
It's introduction into so many uses
especially that Of conducting electric
power, strongly sustains this claim.
The power which can be generated by
the rivers, and other streams, can all
be utilized for every use requiring
power, and instead of coal and oil
consumption for the generation OF
power, the flowing water everywhere
can be harnessed and made to do duty
but the transmission of this power
nust be through copper wires It
does not require very lively imagina-
tion to work out the inevitable con-
clusion, that copper is to be king and
that copper will be king for many
years to come. both on this and the
eastern hemisphere. This being .
fact, and Arizona being the greatest
copper fieldin the United States, if
not in the World, the future of this
copper region is assured. Copper
mines will be the most sought after of
any mines in the world. Mark this
prediction.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23

The Star says; The general rainfall
throughout Southern Arizona. and
the large volume of water which might
be conserved under proper system of
water storage, IS apparent to those
who will give the matter some thought.
The wealth which could be produced
from the soil by storing this water
and carrying it upon the arid lands
would be equal to the product of
many mines. Yet the cost Of storing
the water would not be greater than
the development and making produc
tive many Of our largest uines. when
we take int account the cost of re-
d uo,ion plants. There is millions of
wealth in conserving the rainfall.
Reserv oirs and water cachment once
properly constructed, will be constant
and permanent producers Of wealth,
as we'll as providing homes for many
farmers. The Importance of govern
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

The National Irrigation Congress
met at Chicago last Tuesday evening
With thousand delegates in attend
snce. The address of welcome was
delivered by Mayor Harrison and was
responded to by President Elwood
Mead. 4 memorial has been pre-
pared and will doubtless be adopted
by the congress, asking cong1e ess for
the appropriation of $25o,ooo.
This meeting of the congress, which
vii! continue for seneral days. prom
ises to be very important, Storage
reservoirs and other plans of irriga-
tion will be exhaastively discussed
and memorial will be drawn up FOL
presentation to congress asking that
body to take official notice of the pos
s:bilities Of reclaiming the arid lands
Of the vest, and requesting the ap-
pointmept Of a federal commission to
make an investigation and report on
the feasibility of the project.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23

The Enterprise says that Gen. J. +.
Wilson, our Delegate to Congress, will
start on Monday for Washington, D.
O., to take up his duties on The Hrst
Monday in December. He will put
in some giant strokes for statehood,
and in this he will have the sympathy
and good will Of ell Arizonians. ne
has made good delegate, and no
doubt will accomplish much for the
territory. S - -
The Republican has changed hands
and Messra Vickers and MCGOWAN
now control it. Prof lMcO cOowan will
have editorial charge. and no doubt
the paper will shine r'ssplendsnt. 4 {
An exchange says: I'm state or in
church, it is rule or be ruled;'in COURT
ship or marriage,it is fool or be fooled;
in gambling or trade, it ia trick or be
tricked; in peace or in war. it is beat
or be beaten; in politics, it is crow or
eat crow; in newspaper, it is hoe your
own row. n
The deepest oil vel! sunk in Amer
lea is about 40 miles from Pittsburg,
and is not yet completed. A few
months ago the hole had been drilled
70 depth Of 5000 fset, or little
more than a'mile. and then work was
suspended on account Of an accident.
We have received an invitation to
q grand ball to be given by the Rath5;
bone Sisters at Co., Op. Hall tonight.
No doubt it will be grand affair.
Gov. Murphy will leave in few
days for Washington, where he win
do all he can to advance the cause of
Statehood.
The downpour of rain did great
deal Of good. The river is up and all
the cahals are full to overAcwing
Curt Miller has recovered his bicycle
which was stolen by Mexican. The
thief got 80 days in the county iail.
The published statement Of the
Mesa City Bank shows that that in n
stitution is in fine shape.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
A GREAT HEALER.

Prof. w. NJ. Gain. The Great Mag
netic Healer. now located at Tempe.
wishes to notify the public that he
will devote one day Of each week at
Mesa on Tuesdays, and will demon
strate his method 70 the suffering BY
giving q one il, treatment free. All who
suffer should cali on Prof. Gain and
get relief at once. Get relief at oncss
without the use Of drugs or knife.
See him on Tuesdays at Alhambra
Hotel, Mesa
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23


Mr.. Geo. Meridian, of Vancouver,
Washington, arrived in town last
Friday. A short time ago he pur-
chased the Sorenson 20 acres, just
south of town, and will at once build
a substantial home thereon and send
back after his family. He will no
doubt make valuable addition to
the community
The Supervisors canvassed the cleo
tion returns last Monday. The re-
suit does not differ much from the
unofficial reports. The Democrats
got the whole county ticket except
B. A. Fowler, for the Assembly; Chas
W. Barnett as Assessor. and Arthur
j. Edwards, as District Attorney.
It was Democratic year.
The Arizona Sentinel, published at
Yuma by that veteran publisher, Hon.
John w. Dorrington, has reached
Vol. 80. It is a good paper and has
always done its duty and reflects great
credit on it's genial publisher.
The territory of New Mexico elected
republican delegate BY 5000 ma
jority ind Oklahoma gave it's republi-
can delegate something like $4,000
majority. Arizona was Jonah. and
and went Democratic by about 1000
majority.
4 letter has been received frrom.
the Secretary of the Interior by the
Board Of Trade at Phoenix informing
them that their request for measuring
the streams of the { lila, Verde and
Salt Rivers will be complied with. "
Il tss-E -
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
TERRITORY OF ARIzoFA -
County OF MaricOpa.

TERRITORY OF ARIzOFA [ 90
County OF Maricopa. 80
Before me, A P Shewman, Notary
Public in and for said County, Arizona
Territory. on this day personally ap-
peared John L Wsring. known to me to
be the person whose name is subscribed
to the foregoing instrument as President
Of the corporation, the Mesa City Bank,
described in the foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged to me that he exc
cuted the same tor said corporation for
the purposes and consideration therein
expressed. And the said John L.Waring
being by me first duly sworn. deposes
and says thai he is President of said
Bank and that the above amendment to
the Articles Of Incorporation Of said cor
poration were duly adopted as above
fully set forth.
Given under my hand and seal Of of
fee this 18th day of October. a d 1900
=. S A. PlSHEwHAN,
Notary Public.
Ny Com Expires May 16, 1902
Filed for record in cffice of County
Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona,
this 18th day Of October, 1900
= FW SHER1DAN,
County Recorder
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
ARTICLE x1.

ssThe affairs of this Corporation shall !
be conducted bya Board of Directors
consisting of nine stockholders who shall
be elected annually BY the stockholders
on the second Tuesday in January Of
each year; but in case the Annual Meet
ing of said stockholders shall not be
held at the time herein specified the
same may be calledto be held at any
time thereafter on request Of one or more
stockholders; any director or officer
elected from the Board of Directors
ceaslng to be stockholder shall cease
to be director Or officer of this corpora
ton"
That said amendment swas duly adept
ed unanimously by the stockholders at
said meeting. more than three fourths Of
all the stock of said corporation being
voted in favor of said amendment. That
the President Of said corporation was
also then and there instructed and
authorized to sign and ackn oYledge this
amendment and have the same recorded
and pu. .lished as required BY law.
Witness my hand this 10th day of
October, a d 1900.
JOHN L. WARING.
President of said Bank.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
AMEND MENT TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THE
NJ esa City Bank

This certifies that at the Annual Meet
ing of the Mesa City Bank, duly held in
accordance with law at Mesa, Marlcopa
County, Arizona, on the 10th day Of
Octover. A b 1900, at which meeting
more than three fourths of all the stoc4
OF said incorporation was represented,
Article VI of the Original Articles Of
Incorporation of said Bank was amended
so as to read as follows
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23

Here we are with something that
don't need fixing. Hartwell & Ham
aker will send their agents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Deacon to Aesa City shortly
with first class, cold blooded busi-
ness proposition. We want you to
lose no tune in securing : one of our
popular coupons. We have issued
coupons before, and you know we are
giving you q strict business PROPOSE
ton. Hartwell 4 Hamaker. 20
Second St, Phoenix. =
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23

ment aid in the reclamation Of our
arid lands is emphasized with every
rainfall, especially when large volumes
Of the vitalizing fluid runs off into
waterways and is carried down into
the Gulf.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23

The Railway and Engineer Review
notes the fact rhat the profession Of
railroading is four times as dangerous
as that of the soldier, in time of war.
During the year ending Jpne 80, 1900,
more than 81, 900 out Of a total Of
$4,000 were killed or injured at their
calling, while during the same period
only 1910 out Of an army of $4,000
in the Philippines suffered at the same
time.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
TEA GARDEN DRIPs.

Is a Sugar Syrup Of b, highest quality
Once paed-allvsaays wanted.
Deliciously swest-makes taffy candy
to perfection.
Manufactured BY Pacific Coast Syrup
o., O7-7l9 Sansome ST., San Fran
cisco. Ask your Grocer
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1900-11-23
.MEsA FREE PRESS
A. P. sHEWMAN. PuBL1sHER.

w- 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
ar Subscription, $3.50 per year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22

gentle speech and courtly manners? He
must have had business with the Tory
Smith, but surely he can be no spy
When she reached home she had much
TO say to her mother OF the stranger VINO
had walked with her on the highway.
but she had spoken very few words wheh
the mother interrupted:
eff the man is a patriot what was ne
doing AT the house of n Tory? Girl. run
and tell your father and Van Vert ana
Williams. They will have time 10 inter-
cept him on the river road"
Half an hour later the girl appeared at
the big tree on the crossroads and told
her story.
'It isn't likely that British spy would
be walking the highways in broad day
light" responded the father. but II he
he a stranger to these parts let US over
haul him. If he be an honest man IL Will
DO him no harm. Come. girl. you may
go with us, and return by the road.
The stranger had dallied by the way
side after the girl had parted from him.
II was a glorious morning and the squir-
rels were gathering their breakfast
from the hazen bushes, and the wild
grapes tempted the wayfarer 10 stop
here and there. He thus sacrlpced
quarter OF an hour and they were the
minutes that saved nation. The
three patriots and the maiden had
scarcely reached the river road when the
stranger came along. He was humming
n lively air. and switching at the dusty
bushes. At the cry Of Halt" he stopped
in his tracks. He saw only the three men
at first. troubled look came into his
eyes. but II passed swiftly away, ana he
smiled. as he said:
81 had expected 10 meet YOU further up
the road. but ~ r. we'll. Have You en-
countered any rebels this morning.
''Then-then you are Kings MANI"
asked Paulding.
cor course. and you arc sent 20 meet
me"
The three men looked at him In 81
lence. and with very serious faces He
was still smiling when the girl stepped
out into the road. Then his face went
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22
Providence, Beaten by the Ponies,
Drops to Second Place.
Hartford Now Leads Eastern League.
Referees Gossip.

The Providence '.Graybacks played
spiritless game before mere handful OF
spectators yesterday afternoon at Ade-
Iaide Park with the Springfield Ponies.
Providence lost the game and the Hart
ford team was at Worcester.
AS a result of the days games tho lead
held by the locals was wiped out and
Hartford went into first place. which po-
sition they now hold by marg,n OF Ave
points.
The game was lost because the locals
were unable to place hits whom most
:needed. At several different periods OF
the contest, men were on second and
third. with only one out but the best the
next two batsmen could do was to hit
the ball In the air or straight at some
fielder
Wally Woods. springhed's premier
twirler, dispensed the benderE for tlic
visitors and did fairly well. although the
Graybacks have won games OF tetter
pitching in the early part OF the season.
Braun opposed Woods and did fairly
well, although the visitors, seemed able
20 place their hits when they were most
needed
In the opening inning Shannon drew
base on balls, went to second on Dolan's
sacrifice and came home on a two-sacker
by Bobby Cargo. kutli drew called
ball and Cargo stole third I'm the mean.
time. The two men attempted double
steal with Schock. but perfect throws by
Leahy and Parent shut out the aggres-
sive Bobby" at the plate.
In the second George Bannon went 70
bat and drove out a cracking single. He
was advanced on bunt by Tucker and
after Taft had flied out, scored on clean
single by Woods.
In the seventh Tucker singled. but Taft
forced him out. The Pony catcher went
20 second when Parent fumhled ground
er from Woods and lost chance TO make
n double play. Then Shannon drove
hot one at third and Taft scored while
Judson was endeavoring to grip the
sphere.
In the seventh the iocliJ got two runs,
the only ones scored during the game.
Davis led OF with a hit. Stafford popped
up a fly 20 Cargo, but Parent drove one
20 right on which Harry got TO third by
hustfing running.
Leahy was up with the bases filed. The
best he could do was so hit an easy one
mt Cargo, who threw 10 the plate In time
10 head off Davis.
Braun then came up and hit the ball
out of reach for the first time. Two runs
came in and two were still on bases when
Jack Walters put ND a Gy TO outield
and II was all over. sc)re:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22

the foragers come this way. send Minnie
to tell us. We shall hang out there all
day, unless driven off, and / may not
be back before supper time"
With that the man passed out and
Joined his companions. and the three dis
appeared In the woods At almost the
same moment Minnie Paulding, a girl OF
Is, who had passed the previous night at
the house OF girl friend two miles up
the river. started to return home. She
had hardly passed the Smith homestead.
when n stranger, who had come out OF the
house. FASTENED his steps and overlook
her.
"A fair good morning to fair little
maid" he said. as she turned at sound
of his footsteps
At glance she realized that she had
never seen the man before. In the four
years OF war she had encountered hum
dreds of strangers passing to and fro
over the highways. but she instantly d.
vined that the man before her was diff
ferent from any of them. While his cloth
ing was rough and coarse she detected
the figure OF gentleman beneath the
garb. His step and bearing tod her that
he was soldier and his speech was not
that OF COUNT ymnn. His voice was
soft and gentle. and he made her obeis-
ance az he saluted.
"And good morning 10 you.' SHE re-
piled In return, as she resumed her
walk
And I may suppose that you live not
far away7' queried the stranger. as he
kept step with her. and struck at the
wayside bushes with the switch I'm his
hand.
Two mles below. SIR
And thy father-is he Kings
man?"
Indeed. no. else Washington would
not have dined with us a month ago.
This Is no road for the Kings men TO
travel"
II fear me. little maid." he said. after
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22
VACATION SCHOOL WORK.

Tomorrow, from $50 until o'clock,
there will be an exhibition of the work
done in the Charles Street Vacation
school. The exhibition will include wood
working and basketry; sewing. garment
working and embroidery. nature study
and gardening, physical culture, and art,
consisting of cardboard construction. In
dustrial design. clay modelling and draw
ing.
The regular work will be going on at
the same time. and visitors will have an
opportunity to inspect both the process
and the results of six weeks In the va
cation school.
At o'clock In the afternoon, the ath-
letic tournament between the vacation
school and Fairgrounds will take place
In the Charles street yard. Contestants
will receive a medal. suitably inscribed.
and banner will be awarded to the win
ming team.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22

into a cigar store and stolen a consider
able quantity OF goods.
kaltenback said he first met Granger
In Paterson, about two weeks ago. to-
gether with young man named Blau-
welt.
Blauvelt had some money. and Kalten-
back said they were both given Knockout
drops, after which he was prevailed upon
to accompany Granger TO Narragansett
Pier, where they visited several gambling
resorts.
Granger was a winner. and then they
came here. but up 10 the time OF the ar
rest Granger had not succeeded In doing
anything crooked In this city
In Paterson. Granger is said to have
stolen two coats from Paul Crosses
store. and Crosse who came here. last
night, said that Granger had planned a
raid on his store.
Granger told Captain Parker. last night,
that he had not been I'm New Haven since
1898, but Detective Denahy said he was
sure of his man.
Granger who first gave the name OF
Lamar, also said he had done nothing
wrong here. He said he worked In a
club In this city. last month.
Yesterday. Kaltenbnck's parents were
notified. and his father and Crosse came
on TO get the unfortunate young man.
They returned to Paterson. this morning.
II Is thought that Granger's principal
object In taking Kaltenback along was to
get money from the latser's parents by
forging letters. and having cash and Kali
tenback's belongings sent. c. o. d., to
the office OF the Adams Express COM
pany.
Kaltenbacks fcther exhibited one such
letter signed. Your loving son. George" :"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22

n light laugh, that I should find thee
n little rebel, If / knew thee better
II am one. sir, as is every one about
here except the Smiths 'Tis a shame
that Tories should be allowed to live on
among us.
but these are the Kings possessions,
and those who remain loyal to their King
should not be objects OF contempt and
malice though were a Kings man L
might forgive thee on account OF thy
sex II is not for women--much less for
young maidens-to talk of politics and
war"
But I thought you might be Kings
man." she said, as she looked at him
squarely I'm the eyes
He laughed and flushed. and IL was a
full minute before he replied:
Leave war for men, little maid l
should guess thine age to be about H.
and
sixteen, SIR"
II stand corrected. but let me finish.
Chestnut hair, hazel eyes. a Grecian nose,
perfect teeth. n trim figure. small feet
and charming frankness. There Is a
great promise here, and yet. alack! few
years hence will see the wife of a boor
toiling among these hills for his daily
bread"
He had not spoken with impertinence.
but the cheeks OF the~enaiden redueneu,
and he saw that she was angry They
walked on for few rods i'm silence. ana
then he halted and uncovered his head,
and. making low bow. he said:
II have hurt thee, and ] beg forgive
ness Let us talk Of other things Is the
road clear ot pickets and patrols?'
"I believe IL is."f che answered, molli-
fed by his words. "but IL YOU are of us
you need fear no danger"
.Didst l not tell thee 90 leave war to
men7" he asked. with a laugh
II 20 this way 60 my homo. and you
go that way 20 Tarrytown Sir. / bid
you good-day."
But not without clasp OF the hand =
he replied. as he extended his and doned
his hat you've made this walk pleas
ant for me. I thank you and wish you
happiness Should we meet AGAIN
lie did not finsih A cloud came TO his
fact. he looked apprehensively around.
and then. forcing n smile. he made n
grand how and went his way down the
river road.
"who can he be?" unused the girl as
she stood and watched him. ''He Is sure
iy n soldier and n gentleman. but he Is
not one of us. Are British spies men Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22
MANY CHARGES rIADE
AGAINST GRANGER.
Accused of Burglary, Larceny and
Use of Knockout Drops--Sent
Back to Connecticut.

Last evening Captain Parker, chief OF
the detective force, made what is believed
to be very important capture for the
New Haven authorities.
He arrested Albert Granger, alias La
mar. alias Burton. 25 years old, who was
wanted specially for alleged burglary in
Bridgeport and alleged larceny In New
Haven.
1t is also thought that Granger figured
prominently in larcenies in Paterson, NJ
j.
George w. Kaitenback, 20 years old who
belongs in Paterson and who was brought
here by Granger to use as a sort OF stool
pigeon, IL is stated.
Detective Sergeant Denahy came here
from New Haven yesterday and took
Granger back with him on the 500 o'clock
train last night.
Granger. who was formerly a waiter in
the Narragansett Hotel. came here last
Friday and at once advertised I'm the
papers for two stenographers. the appli-
cants to enclose stamps for circulars to
be forwarded them
His scheme was 10 make money out OF
the applicants. according to Kaltenback.
who tells a remarkable story of being
drugged and taken away from Paterson
a fortnight ago.
Katenback states that last Saturday
Granger asked him to assist robbing a
drunken man I'm this city. but he declined.
Granger is wanted in New Haven for
alleged larceny of $500 worth OF property
from the rooms OF David j. Wendell a
Yale student 4Mt
In Bridgeport he is said to have broken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-22
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ICE FUND.
NOTES ABOUT TOWN

Fifty feet of hose was stolen from the
yard OF John Cannon, 146 Burnside street,
last night
A horse attached to an express wagon.
driven by Gordon Haslam, ran away on
Blackstone street, yesterday. and while
Mr.. Haslam was endeavoring to combat
the animal, the bit broke. Mr.. Haslam
jumped from the wagon. and a second
later the horse cleared itself. and was
caught on Gallup street. Mr.. Haslam
was not injured.
John Trainor pleaded not guilty In the
Sixth district court today. to the charge
of using a horse unfit for labor. and was
held until Friday. August g. for trial
The excellent portrait of Chief of Police
Baker printed in the News, recently. was
a reproduction of photograph taken at
Ye Rose studio.
Monahan was fined So and costs for rev.
elling on Prairie avenue, last evening.
David A. Tourtellotte. milk man, was
araigned in the Sixth district court, this
morning, on the charge of selling milk
that contained formaldahyde. .Tourtellotte
knew just what he wanted to say. but
did not know how. and he. like others.
have heard of the knack of getting
through the court without the aid of a
lawyer. finally managed with just lit
tie help from his honor. to admit sufh-
cient evidence TO convict. He was fined
800 and costs. and then took an appeal.
He gave bonds.