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Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
BLOODY MUTlNY IN A PRISON
Desperate Native Prisoners at Biiibid
Assault Guards are Killed.

Washington. = Manila newspapers
just received at the War Department
give details of desperate mutiny
among the native prisoners in Bilibid
prison, which resulted in the death or
four, and the wounding of fifteen of
them. The report states that The OUT
break came without the slightest
warning. The officials of the prison
were going about their duties on a
not summer afternoon, the 10Th of
July last, when little Filipino, serv-
ing life term, assumed crouching
attitude and began to creep up behind
the native foreman, giving utterance
to a low growl like wild beast.
The effect was electrical on the
other convicts. In an instant the mutt
terings had grown to wild roar, and
every prisoner was making for the
keepers with murder in his eye. The
senior captain Of the native guard,
when he commanded the mob to dis
perse, was slashed across the back of
the head with a bolo. Then the in
furiated men started for the gateway
of the prison to overpower the guard
and escape. They were met by Major
Rogers, the commandant, and a small
portion of the guard, who fired VOL
ley into the ranks of the fugitives.
Three men fell and this seemed to
check the prisoners for an instant, but
their leader, Filipino of the most
desperate type, urged them on. Though
already wounded by the first fire, his
spirit was unbroken and four times
the rifles spoke before he fell. Then,
like rats in a trap, the prisoners tried
first one gateway and then another,
and very probably would have over
powered the guard and made their es-
cape, had not body of the prisoners
themselves come to the rescue and
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
Mrs. Botkin Will Get a New Trial.

San Francisco-Mrs.' Cordelia Bot
kin, who was recently convicted of
poisoning Mrs. John Dunnlng and her
sister at Wilmington, Del, by means
of candy, and sentenced to life i'm
prisonment, will get new trial. The
Attorney-General confessed an error
was made in the instructions of the
court to the jury, and the Supreme
Court has decided she must have a
new trial.
This action grew out of the case
of Murderer Hoff, who secured a new
trial because the judge gave instruc-
tions to the jury in regard to circum-
stantial evidence, which were regarded
as comment on evidence submitted
during the trial. Precisely the same
instructions were given by the same
judge in the Botkin case.
Mrs. Botkin already has an appeal
before the Supreme Court on the ques-
ton of Jurisdiction, as she was tried
here, though her victims died in Della
ware. In case of another trial, the
State of Delaware will not go to the
expense Of sending witnesses out here,
and she may thus escape.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
MAD ACTS OF A MANIAC
Murders a japanese and Commits Suicide.

Fresno.-A double tragedy took
place this afternoon on a ranch .six-
teen miles from Fresno, near the vii
lage of Centerville. Frank w. Brown
ing, foreman for w. G. Uridge, became
insane, imagining that the Japanese
laborefs were conspiring against him.
Upon returning from a dove-hunting
trip about 2 o'clock he emptied both
barrels of his gun into Japanese. the
afsts snoCsaessl1Ing eif1cg s--s-cne sdiazz
of his back and the second carrying
away his right arm.
No one saw the shooting anu Brown
ing quietly put his gun away in the
house. He then walked a quarter of
a mile to Uridge's powder-house and
blew it up, the explosion startling the
country for miles around. Browning's
head and limbs were torn from the
trunk, the body being left unrecog-
nizable. The Japanese died at o'clock
this evening Deputy Coroner Cate
has gone from Fresno to hold the in
quest.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
REGULATORS INDICTED
Twenty Missouri Citizens Accused OF
Murder.

Hartville, Mo.-Great excitement ex-
lists here, owing to the action of the
grand jury in returning indictments
against twenty prominent citizens of
this (Wrigh) county for the alleged
murder of John Mitchell and Jack
Kaufman and the wounding of David
Mitchell, in April, 1897, by "regula-
tors" Four years ago a band of
thieves began wholesale operations in
nearly every part of the county. Many
arrests were made, butsalibis we're al
ways forthcoming. Finally the citi-
zens organized for their own protec-
tion. Suspicion pointed to the home
of Mitchell as the rendezvous of the
thieves. In an attempt of the "regu
lators" to apply the hickory switch
fight ensued, which resulted in the
killing. A death-bed confession of one
of the parties engaged in the fight
came to the knowledge of Prosecuting
Attorney H. H. Ball, who secured the
indictments. Church members, for
mer officials and political candidates
are either directly or Indirectly i'm
plicaed.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
AGAINST THE SALOON MEN
Private Boxes in Saloons in Los Angeles
Will Have to be Removed.

The effort made by the Liquor Deal
ers' Protective Association to nullify
the recent order of the Board Of Police
Commissioners to close up the private
boxes, by asking the Superior Court to
decide that the board exceeded it's
authority in suspending licenses for
the refusal to comply with it's order,
has failed. The boxes must go.
After listening to arguments and ci-
tations of authorities, covering four
days, Superior Judge Fitzgerald gave
his final decision, holding that he had
no right to review the order of the
police board, as it acted within it's
legal authority.
''Now the boxes must CO." said a
Police Commissioner who has been an
interested attendant at all the hear
ings. eff the private booths are not
promptly torn out, our order suspend
ing licenses will be changed to a de-
cree of absolute revocation. We do
not care to be harsh, and will allow
a little time for compliance with our
order.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

also well known that New York buyers
offered to take Santa Clara prunes.
60-90's, in bags, at a Scent basis, less
per cent. for export business, and
the offer was ignored and not con-
firmed, unless the buyer would give
the G. l. F. prices to European ports
to the shipper in California, so that
the shipper could issue a through bill
of lading. In other words, the port of
destination and the price sold at by
the Eastern merchant must be given
to the California shipper belonging
to the combine, SO that they could be
perfectly posted as to who the buyer
was and price at which the sale was
made.
About forty-eight hours ago the
packers and merchants belonging to
the combine cabled to their European
agents a still lower price. For in
stance, 60-70's, in 25-pound boxes,
were quoted last week, G. l. F., Ham
burg, at 27 marks, less per cent, and
on September 4 at 241a marks. First
quotations on 70-80's were "a marks.
while now the price is % marks; 80
COS, first quotations, 221a, now 19 ga;
90-1O0s, first quotations, 49, ga, now
II IA. The freight on a through bill
of lading from California to Hamburg,
is $1.15 per 100 pounds. The freight
to New York is 81, and by steamer
from New York to Hamburg, 31h
cents, or total of $1.31h.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

eventful majority, and ready to be
gathered into the fold of one or the
other party, has become more and more
important. The advantages Of young
blood" are frequently emphasized in
the arena Of vote-getting. Young men
are given the reins Of party manage
ment, and sometimes, when their eld-
ers are reluctant to yield, enter vigor-
Gus struggle for supremacy. This is
signal Of the advent Of a new era. The
people and their public servants are
progressing to stage where the ideas
and standards of quarter Of a GEN.
tury ago no longer dominate. 1t is
doubtful, however, If numerous acces-
sions of young men to State and ma
tional legislative bodies is altogether
hopeful sign. Young men have
served with distinction as legislators
at different periods during the last GEN.
tury, there being no more conspicuous
example than that of Henry Clay, who
became Speaker of the House when he
was one of its most youthful members.
Young men must come to the front, and
old and tried leaders must give. way
with the mutations Of politics, but it is
the almost universal verdict that poll
ties as business is not profitable. This
Is true, most Of all, for the later genera
ton of voters. There is phase of the
question, however, which is proper
cause for congratulation. Progress in
political methods and in the selection
OF candidates which stimulates men to
an interest in popular government, to
attend the primaries, turn out on elec-
ton day, and assist in keeping down
abhorrent influences, is good. The agi-
ia pJn regarding the attitude of young
men in the campaign, as far as it quick.
ems zeal to that end, is altogether to be
commended. We have enough ward
heelers and professional politicians of
immature years.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

Lobster as a term of derision and
contumely is said to be Of most ancient
origin, archaic delving having shown
that the people Of Boston called the
red-clad British soldiers "lobsters" as
far back as ITO. This discovery hav-
ing been duly authenticated, the name
of lobster" assumes a wholly different
observation-disclosures, in fact, it's
whole style and character. The Anglo
maniac should now feel proud to ba
dubbed "a lobster" while an Irishman
should feel far more deeply insulted
over the crustaceous title than in for
mer days.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The Jester case presented difficulties
for the philosopher which the common
sense Of a jury has removed. Thirty
years ago Alexander Jester was indict-
ed for the murder Of Gilbert w. Gates.
He escaped from Jail and was not
found until a few years ago. A new in
dictment was prepared against him,
and he was prosecuted by the State,
with the assistance of lawyers hired by
wealthy relatives Of the murdered man.
But the Jester accused of the murder
of Gates IN 1871 and the Jester tried for
the murder in 1900 were two different
men. The first Jester was compare.
lively young, hot-headed, and passion
ate; the Jester brought back for trial
was an old man, bent with years and
worries. If he ever was homicide the
murderous instinct had long perished
in his bosom. But the law was plain.
There is no statute Of limitations for
murder. Jester, the septuagenarian,
must stand trial for the offense of the
other Jester, and if the jury found him
guilty must hang. Fortunately, juries
are human, though the law is stony.
The evidence against the prisoner was
strong, but in the eyes Of the jurors it
did not appear as evidence against this
white-haired old man, but against an
other person whom the inexorable
years had slain. They refused to put
moose around the neck Of Alexander
Jester in 1900 for the crime perpetrated
by the Alexander Jester who had been
his predecessor in that withered frame.
In short, they modified the law to meet
the. requirements of good sense. No
public benefit could be conferred by
the punishment of this poor, dead vol,
cano. Since the purpose of the law in
decreeing death for murder is not to
kill the murderer, but to make an ex-
ample, they acquitted the prisoner,
holding that neither the human race in
general nor that part of it residing in
the State of Missouri would be bene-
flied by the spectacle Of a man Of 20
swinging in air for the crime which an
other man had committed. We think
they were right about it.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
x Rays and Vegetation.

An Italian scientist who has been in,
vestigating the effect of Roentgen rays
on vegetable Life concludes that their
action is identical with that of light
Continuing his experiments in the
realm Of micro-organisms, he thinks he
has discovered that on these also their
action is similar to that Of light. Vari,
Gus investigators have previously OBJ
tained negative results, but these he
attributes to the brief duration Of the
exposures.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
To Make Twine From Cactus.

San Diego.-Don Riverol, well
known in Lower California, has OBJ
tanned concession from the Mexican
government for company that pro-
poses to establish a factory at Mufege,
Lower California, forS making fiber
from. a variety of cactus, Known as
maguay. A large amount of macniaery
is to be shipped through this poft
during the present month for the es-
tablishment at Mulege, which is 35
miles down the coast The plan is to
convert the cactus fiber into binding
twine. 1t is understood that the Nc
Cormicks of Chicago are behind the
project.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

Happy is the man who forms, early
In life Tor If not early, then late) the
habit of taking all the light and
warmth and cheer he can get with a
flne glow of appreciation, looking,
meanwhile, somewhat sidewise at
those opposite experiences he can not
escape. Let him squint little, or look
the other way. He will be happier
man, as well as more popular, than the
self-appointed devils advocate who
sedulously notes the mugginess of the
weather, the feebleness Of his pulse, or
the fact that he is "tired" (Which, God
help us, we all are-until we get rested).
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
Salaries of Canadian Preachers

1t is stated that atfive-eighths of the pas
tors of the Methodist church Of Canada
live ON salaries ranging from $500 to
$1,000. Three hundred and eighty re-
ceive less than $500 and only ten re-
ceiye So 900 q year.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
Robbed and Murdered.

Butte, Mont.-Bullus Parrott, an old
resident of Deer Lodge county, was
murdered at his ranch, about nineteen
miles from here, some time during last
night When discovered this morning,
Parrott lay on the floor of his store,
with his hands and feet bound and a
towel bound tightly around his face.
The money drawer was open and the
cash gone.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

simultaneously with the appearance
Of the man in the shirt waist came the
recent outbreaks of anarchistic vio-
lence. Can this be something more
than q mere coincidence?
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
A Punishment that Fails.

In opposing capital punishment,
Whately said wittily, but with evident
ruth: every instance of a mans
suffering the penalty of the law is an
Instance of the failure Of that penalty
n effecting its purpose, which is, to de-
ter"
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

It was a Frenchman, it seems, who
attempted to kill the Shah Of Persia. He
allowed the Shah to, escape, and there
is where the proverbial French polite
ness came in.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The Fresno Democrat says: ''It is
reported that the Grub Gulch miners
disregarded the quarantine established
because of smallpox existing, and that
twelve of them left, some coming to
this city.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The man with the bullet-proof cloth
is neglecting an opportunity in not dis
playing his samples to the crowned
heads without delay.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The King Of Servia places his throne
in jeopardy by marrying the girl of his
choice, but perhaps he does not care,
as it is not much Of a throne, anyway.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

Why criticise the Chinese at home
for being so conservative when even in
this country they continue to hang on
to the old lines.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The New York doctor who says that
high collars have tendency to cause
tonsilitis ought to be grateful to the
foolish folks who wear them.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

II the nose really is the index to the
brain, as some scientific sharp declares,
some peoples brains must be a fiery
red.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
Fruit Trees.

The following table shows the bear
ing and non-bearing trees in Southern
California for the year ending March
81, 1900:
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

Reports that the present seasons rub
Der supply is short will have no effect
on the usual neck output.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

'Nothing is prettier than black
hat" says a fashion journal. How
about the young lady underneath 1t?
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The luxuriant weed by the wayside
and on the vacant lot works twenty-six
hours daily.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The Sultan has just bought lot more
Krupp guns with the 100000 he owes
Uncle Sam.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

In the opinion of the multitude a
strong argument cannot come from the
mouth Of a man with weak voice.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

helped to capture the fugitives. A few
more volleys from the reinforced
guards and the prisoners scurried to
their quar- ters in abject terror.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

AS a target for political talk and a
tics the young man just passing his
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

Quite a number of Chinese names
begin with Ii. and It seems so appro-
pirate.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The man whose shout Is loud can
vote no oftener than he that merely
thinks
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
GERMANY'S POLITE REFUSAL.
Affords Keen Satisfaction to the Britishers
SALISBURYS FINE ITALIAN HAND
Japan's Willingness ss-Oregon on Guard
Big Killing of Boxers, Two Thous.
and Reported Slain.

London.-Ge polite refusal
to withdraw from Peking is COM
mented upon with keen satisfaction in
London, and the hope is expressed that
Lord Salisbury will show similar firm
ness. The British reply has not yet
been formulated. Lord Salisbury de-
sires to consult with his colleagues
and has notified the Foreign Office of
his intention to return to London from
the continent early next week.
There is little doubt, however, that
Germays reply is the outcome of the
discussion carried on during the last
few days between the European cabi-
nets, and that the compromise policy
of maintaining the occupation of the
capital, but withdrawing the greater
part of the troops to Tien-Tsin, will
be found to have met with general
concurrence
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

The world Is happiest when the ther-
mometer has plenty room at the top.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
BIG KILLING OF BOXERS. (

LondOn.-It is rumored 1000 Boxers
have been killed and wounded in con-
fict with the troops of Gen. Yuan Shi
Kai, military governor of Shangtung.
A Hongkong dispatch reports from
WI Chau that serious disaffection ex-
lists at Lun Chau. Three hundred
robbers besieged the residence of a
wealthy Chinaman at Tai King Flu.
The prefect of WI Chau, with 100 sol
diers, went to his assistance, but has
been compelled to telegraph for 400
reinforcements.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
OVATION TO BADEN-POWELL.

Cape Town.-General Baden-Powell
arrived here this morning. In spite
OF the early hour of his arrival a great
public ovation was given in his honor
The crowd carried him on their shouI-
ders from the railway station to the
Government House, a distance of half
a mile
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
JAPAN's WILLINGNESS.

From Shanghai it is rumored that
Japan has notified her willingness to
withdraw her troops, provided an ade-
quate guard is left for the legations
and on condition that China formally
requests evacuation and opens genuine
negotiations for peace.
Altogether, appearances are more
hopeful. 1t is likely that when Field
Marshal Won Waldersee arrives, a
fortnight hence, at Taku, he will find
the allies agreed upon some common
policy.
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
OREGON ON GUARD.


Washington.-The arrival of the Or
egon off Shanghai brings the famous
battleship again into position to take
part in operations for the solution OF
the Chinese problem, and for the eff
fective protect on of American inter es Is
or the first time since she ran on the
rocks near Che Foo, more than two
months ago. From Capt. Wilde's dis
patch it is understood by the officials
of the Navy Department that he seized
the opportunity to telegraph his safe
passage across the Yellow Sea from
Kure, to the Yang Use Kiang while
waiting for a favorable tide which
would permit ship of. he Oregon's
deep draft to cross the bar and reach
the neighborhood of the Woo Sung
forts, where the New Orleans and the
Princeton have been representing the
United States for several weeks.
The advent of the Oregon, with her
powerful battery and formidable ar
NOR protection, will remove much of
the danger to foreign interests which
has been due to continued Chinese oc-
cupation of these dreaded fortifica-
tions, which could close the river to
all unarmored vessels hurrying to res
cue foreigners in Shanghai in case of
riOting
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21
CHINESE APPEALS.

Shanghai is full of conflicting ru-
mors regarding the movements of Lii
Hung Chang. 1t is asserted that Mar
quis Tseng and thirty officials remain
ing in Pek1ng have appealed to Lii
Hung Chang to repair Immediately to
the capital 10 save the situation, since
nobody is there to assume authority,
Prince Ching being detained in the
province of Shan Si by illness.
Chang Chi Tung, the Woo Chang
Viceroy, has telegraphed an urgent ap-
peal to the British Consul in Shanghai,
urging Great Britain to institute peace
negotiations. He emphasizes the mag
nitude of British trade interests and
refers to the activity of the tecret So
cieties and the decline of trade, citing
these as vital reasons why England
should take the lead, instead of, as in
1894, allowing Russia to usurp power
and prestige. His final ground and ap-
peal is that Great Britain, the United
States and Japan have shown anxiety
to promote commerce and to be friends
of China, and he implores these three
powers to appoint plenipotentiaries
authorized to open peace negotiations
with Ii Hung Chang
Mesa free press., 1900-09-21

Number acres Of grain IN Southern
California for the years ending March
81, 1900.
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A Pair Of SINNERS.

A pair OF slippers worn. you know.
BY grandmamma In the long ago;
Fashioned from satin of ivory hue,
Just the size of a fairy's shoe.
Silver buckles. rosettes and all.
Worn for the first at her birthnight ball.
Somebody thought her sweet and fair.
Somebody praised her golden hair.
Straight into somebody's heart danced she
While the violins tinkled so merrily.
In her dainty slippers and gown Of white
Grandpapa found his bride that night
Long are the years that have passed away.
But hearts of love keep their youth for aye.
Grandmamma s golden hair is white,
But her smile is as sweet as IL was the night
She danced the queen Of the maidens ALT
With grandpapa at her birthnight ball.
IL NJ. Montgomery. in Good Housekeep-
ing.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-12-06
The Heart. Thanksgiving.

A tear or two. a prayer or two.
For the dead that have gone before US:
away
To the sweet Heaven bending Ger us
Strong hopes that thrill with a noble viii
For the work that may choose and call US I:
Deep soul-content. that but good is meant
In whatever may befall US.
A song a smile. and a pulse the while
That throbs with the Joy OF living:
A kiss or so from dear lips. and loi
This is the hearts thanksgiving.
Madeline 5. Bridges. in WOman's Home
Companion.