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Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
KING EDWARDS PLEDGE.
He Stands for the Good and Ameliora
tion of His People.

In assuming the duties and RESPONSE
bilities of the monarch at his acces-
sion to the crown, King Edward VII
delivered the following very simple but
commendable speech before the privy
council last Tuesday:
"Your Royal Highnesses, My Lords
and Gentlemen: This is the most pain
full occasion on which l shall ever be
called upon to address you. My first
and melancholy duty is to announce to
you the death of my beloved mother,
the queen, and know how deeply you
and the whole nation, and, / think,
I may say, the whole world, sympa-
thize with me in the irreparable loss
we have all sustained.
II need hardly say that my constant
endeavor will be always to walk in
her footsteps.
"In undertaking the heavy load
which now devolves upon me, / am
fully determined to be a constitutional
sovereign in the strictest sense of the
word, and, SO long as there is breath
in my body, to work for the good and
amelioration of my people.
"I have resolved to be known by
the name of Edward, which has been
borne by six of my ancestors. In do
ing SO do not undervalue the name
of Albert, which have inherited from
my ever-to- o-be-lamented great and wise
father, who, by universal consent, is,
think, deservedly known by the name
Of Albert the Good, and I desire that
his name should stand alone.
In conclusion, I trust to parliament
and to the nation to support me in
the arduous duties which now devolve
upon me by inheritance, and to which
am determined to devote my whole
strength during the remainder of my
life"
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Catholic Eulogy.

London Cardinal Vaughan, in the
course of very sympathetic letter to
be read in the Catholic churches in
London, pays an eloquent tribute to
Queen Victoria, who, he says, was "An
object of the greatest reverence from
the pope downward. We fully and
acutely share in the national sorrow -
continued the cardinal, "and trust and
pray that the noble traditions estab-
lished by the mother may be carried
on and perfected by the son. The at
tachment of Catholics to the throne
and dynasty are beyond suspicion"
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

A Partisan by the name of LIE Bargy
fatty says the Prince Of Wales does
not know how to dress, and besides
has not the figure to make his clothes
set well if he did know. Does mon
sieur understand what he is doing in
thus ruthlessly destroying the model Of
the Anglo-maniacs? Already the latter
have been halting between two opin-
ions as to whether it is proper to crease
their pantaloons. The dictum of Wales,
who says they ought to be ironed out,
has been the only voice crying In the
wilderness of doubt as to the proper
thing in trousers. And now this
Frenchman. who Is a sort Of Beau
Brummel, not only discredits but ridi-
cules the prophet of propriety In
breeches. In this exigency the Chawly
boys must take to the woods.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
A New Steel Combine.

Andrew Carnegie has secured control
of the Pressed Steel Car Company,
which is paying $2,0O0,00O a year in
dividends. It is also announced that
F. N. Hofstatt has been chosen presi-
dent of the combination to succeed
Charles T. Schoen, founder of the COM
pany. Hofstatt is one of Carnegie's
lieutenants. BY securing control of
the Pressed Steel Car Company it is
said Mr. Carnegie will be able to con-
troll the manufacture of steel cars.
Henry w. Oliver, another friend OF
Carnegie, is an influential director in
the pressed steel car combination.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
general NEWS ITEMS
Covering Every County and Many De-
partment Subjects
FOR INTERESTED READERS
Who Enjoy their Information in Con-
densed and Pithy Form and are too
Busy to Read Long and Useless Re.
ports of Space Writers.

Salem.-The senate passed a bill
providing that the people shall be
given the right to express by ballot
at the regular State elections their
choice for United States senator.
New York.-Lieutenant r. P. Hob
son will leave the Presbyterian hosp1-
tai here, where he has been since De-
cember 1, suffering from typhoid fever.
He will go to the home of friends un-
til well enough to report for duty.
Washington.-Secr Gage sent
to the house a full statement of the
Indebtedness incurred by the annexa-
ton of Hawaii, with a request for an
appropriation to pay, aggregating $3,-
AT 545.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
RESTING EASY.
Ministers Not Hurrying with the Har-
rassing Of the Chinese.

Washington.-T most recent ad-
vices received by the state department
from it's agents inPeking, indicate that
the negotiations of the ministers there
are proceeding slowly. But they do not
by any means discourage the hope of
ultimate agreement, in view OF recent
publications touching the insistence of
the ministers at Peking upon the i'm
position of the death penalty UPON the
Chinese concerned in the Boxer up
rising. This statement is made by au-
thority: 'tThe reports which come
from Peking, representing Mr.. Conger
as demanding the imposition of the
death penalty upon all the princes and
generals mentioned In the dispatches
are untrue"
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Kruger NAV Come.

London.-President Kruger seems
likely to visit the United States, after
all. Such is the news from The Hague.
A fortnight ago all preparations for
visiting America seemed to have been
abandoned. He was suffering from
bronchial catarrh. and his cabinet had
not recovered from the effects of the
rebuff they had endured at the hands
of the kaiser. They were full Of ner-
vous horror of crossing the Atlantic
only to find their experience of Cologne
repeated in New York. But since then
they have had time to think it over
and their minds are turning toward
the great republic of the west.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08


One Of the first results of Cuban eman-
cipation from Spanish misgoyernment
is the diminuton Of yellow fever and
Its virtual extinction in some localities.
Santiago, once a foul pest hole, has not
had a single case Of yellow fever in a
year. Under the American administra-
ton dirt Is declared criminal and gen.
eral cleaning up was ordered That
this was thorough is apparent from a
glanceyat the statistics, and that 1t was
effective Is clear from the immunity
enjoyed. The best evidence that the
Cubans are themselves ready to learn
the lessons Of freedom and self f-gov-
ernment is the ready acquiescence with
the American sanitary plans, even
Though the traditions of hundreds of
years were violated and In most cases
domestic sloth, so comfortable In inert
people, rudely disturbed.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

1t is said that Formosan sayages are
puzzled by an extremely simple arith-
metical problem. If two of them are to
share five articles Of food, they divide
by taking two apiece and throwing the
fifth away. But that is not so bad,
after all. 1t even shows that they have
made progress. In earlier times, the
stronger of the two would have dis
posed of his unesteemed contemporary
and appropriated the whole. 1t is a
movement onward and upward when
the rights Of others are recognized and
respected.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

The English tongue, like the English
drumbeat, is heard around the world.
In 1901 only &c, ,25O, 600 people used the
language. Now 135,00O,0OO speak it,
and that comprises 80 per cent of the
worlds population. Recognizing these
facts, Emperor William has decreed
that English shall be made equal to
Greek In the German gymnasia, dis
placing French as a necessary study,
and he is also planning to give it a
place in the higher schools of the en-
pire. This is another triumph for the
Anglo-Saxon tongue. The French
tongue, once the court language of
Europe, and the language which gave
passport to polished society in all the
salons Of the old world, is being dis
placed by the vigorous English, the
speech of commercialism and OF politi-
cal liberty.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

The death of Sir Arthur Sullivan
caused more genuine sense of loss, to
greater number Of people, than would
have been felt If dozen men whose
place in history may be higher than his
were to end their lives together. His
work was many-sided in field where
the emotions are stirred and exceeding
pleasure is given to those who are for
tunate enough to have a natural JOY
in music If the author Of songs like
1.-THE Lost Chord" hymns such as "On-
ward, Christian Soldiers" and an ora
torio of the merit Of .'The Light of the
World" had never produced any oper-
attic music he would still have left a
deep impression upon host of ad-
mirers. But If Sir Arthur Sullivan's
only contribution to the art Of his times
had been his delightful and sparkling
operas he would deserve for that alone
very wide and sincere admiration and
honor. 1t would be hard to overesti-
mate the direct and indirect effect for
good of such work as Patience" "Pin-
afore," 'The Mikado," 'The Pirates of
Penzance," and others less popular,
but not in all cases less admirable.
They did much to lead other composers
up to cleaner, better work than had
been done in light operas. They set a
fashion which was altogether for the
good Of the stage and strong force
on the side Of sound public morals. It
Is only necessary to compare the best
of the operas for which Sir Arthur
Sullivan furnished the music and w.
s. Gilbert the hbrettos with most of
the earlier works of the same general
field to undesstand how cleansing, sa-
lubrious, and beneficial the work of
that great team of opera-makers
was. They have affected the musical
taste and morals Of millions Of play
goers of their time, and for the better.
That is good title to lasting honor.
So vast number. of people who have
never ceased to hope for more delight
full surprises like "Pinafore" and ''The
Mikado" will deeply and keenly regret
the death Of the best known British
composer Of this generation. It is a loss
to many countries, for Sir Arthur Sui
livan's music was much enjoyed in
Germany, Italy, and other European
lands, as well as wherever English Is
the mother tongue of nations. 1t
leaves void not easy to fill, and there
is no present promise of any worthy
successor in his most distinctive lines
of work.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
ErupfiOnS

Dry, moist, scaly letter, all forms OF
eczema or salt rheum, pimples and
other cutaneous eruptions proceed
from humors, either inherited, or ac-
quired through defective digestion and
assimilation.
To treat these eruptions with drying
medicines is dangerous.
The thing to do is to help the sys-
tenn discharge the humors, and to
strengthen it against their return.
Hoods Sarsaparilla permanently
cured ]. G. Hines, Franks, Ill.,, of &C.
zema, from which he had suffered for
some time; and Miss Alvina Wolter,
Box 212, Algona, Wis, Of pimples on
her face and back and chafed skin
on her body, by which she he'd been
greatly troubled. There are more
testimonials in favor of this great
medicine than can be published.
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Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
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Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

for the emperor to return to Peking
until place~shall have been prepared
for his residence. Prince Ching also
stated that he had informed the mis-
sionaries that the Chinese government
had no objection to their remaining
in their country and continuing their
work, which was often beneficial to
the country. He considered many OF
them good men.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Governments Scientific Excurcion,

Washington.-The navy department
has perfected arrangements for send
ing party of scientists to the island
of Sumatra to observe the total eclipse
of the sun on May IL next. The party
will be in charge of Prof. A. N. Skin
ner of the naval observatory, and will
start from San Francisco between Feb
ruary 26 and March 1.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Mckinley to King Edward.

Immediately upon receipt of news
of the death of Queen Victoria, Presl-
dent Mckinley cabled as follows:
s'His Majesty, the King, Osborne
House, Isle of Wight: I have received
with profound sorrow the lamentable
tidings of the death of Her Majesty,
the Queen. Allow me, sir, to offer my
sincere sympathy and that Of the
American people in your personal be-
reavement and in the loss England
has suffered in the death of it's ven
cradle and illustrious sovereign, whose
noble life and beneficent influence have
promoted the peace and won the af-
fection of the world.
a
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Conger Chins Chang

Peking.-United States Minister Con-
ger called upon Prince Ching Friday
The visit was mainly social call.
Prince Ching expressed regret at the
refusal of the minister to give the
Chinese the forbidden city in order
that they might prepare for the en-
peror, saying that it was impossible
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

A Western preacher announces that
1.-THE devil is in mince pies" We would
like to know what he would think If
he tried lobster after IL o'clock at
night.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
HOODS Sas-sapas.iIEa
Got what They wanted.

Their Caller-I don't see why Count
Parchesi and his American wife should
quarrel.
Miss Dayis-Their interests clash, do
they not?
Their Caller-Not to any marked de-
gree. She wanted foreign alliance
and he a foreign allowance, that's all.
Harlem Life
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

In the st. Etienne district of France
wood has been made into silk. Possibly
that proverbial sow's ear may yet be
made into silk purse.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

There is a whole sermon on the little
ness Of greatness in the fact that the
Autocrat of All the Russias was
downed by circumstance SO small as
q micrObe.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

An obviously befogged judge has held
that q woman ought to be home not
later than midnight. It is perfectly
clear that the need Of the hour is for a
legal decision requiring men to return
to the domestic hearth before daylight.
The women are doing well enough as
ii ia
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

some pretty high compliments were
paid to the American navy. The prin-
cipal speaker was Admiral Sir John
Hopkins, who delivered a lecture on
the British navy. The admiral quoted
a criticism made by an American naval
officer on the coast defense of England
"a criticism which he felt constrained
to admit was just. In so doing he COM
plimented the American organizing fac
ulty as shown in the methods Of Sc
curing cooperation between the land
and naval forces In coast defense.
Speaking of warships Admiral Hopkins
declared that England was falling be-
hind in the matter of speed. He named
other countries in this connection, say
Ing that the English were sticking to
the twenty knotter, while others were
building vessels with speed Of twenty
three knots. He said we were leading
also in the matter Of Golfers. AS to
that lie tno4gnt we were building our
colliers too large. But another admiral
present henderson thought we were
right as to size as well as in other re-
spects, and he gave good reasons for
his opinion. But perhaps the highest
compliment was an indirect one paid by
Admiral Sir Vesey Hamilton, who testi-
~ found fault with the lecturer for ad-
mitting that the English had anything
to learn from the American about war
ships and defenses. Not finding any
thing better to say, he went back to the
war of 1872 for argument against
America. During that war, he said,
with a few ships we kept the entire
Atlantic coast Of the United States In
terror. Furthermore, our general meth
DDS Of naval warfare were such that
Americas commerce by sea was re-
duced to almost nothing, while ours
was increased. It is not hard to tell
who got licked in that war" The fact
that the admiral thought it necessary
to go back and fight the war Of 1872
over again was as good as an admis-
sion that in naval ideas and methods
the English may be able to learn little
from the Americans If they will.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
AIarminr sxmnfoma.

Mandy" said the old gentleman, II
am afraid that boy of ours is goin to
be poet"
"He amt writ nothin, has hep asked
the old lady in alarm.
mo. be amt writ nothin yet. but l
notice he is doin less an less work
every day an doin it carelesser."-I
liananoliS Press
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along time, for the disease develops elowly
In some cases, but the poison is In the
blood and will break out at the first favor
able opportunity. SIS. 8. ca,res this.wast
ing, destructive disease by first purifying
and building up the blood and stimulating
and invigorating the whole system.
says: "Ten years ago my daughter feiiJsnd cut cut
her forehead. From this wound the glands on
the side OF her face became swollen and Sursted
attended her without any benefit. We decided
70 try s. 8. g., and few bottles cured her en-
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Cat that Never Tasted Meat.

A kitten has been brought up on an
exclusively vegetable diet by family
of yegetarians. The result is that it
will not touch animal food and it pays
no attention to rats or mice.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
CIVILIAN M'KINLEY.
King Edwards Reply.

OsbOrne, Jan. "a, IyUI.
'The President, White House, Wash
ington: Am grateful for your kind
sympathy in the irreparable loss the
nation and have sustained. 1 have
felt convinced that it would be shared
by you and by the American people.
edward, r."
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
Erance,s COSTLY Parliament.

The most costly parliament in Eu
rope is that of France. The Senate
and Chamber Of Deputies cost annually
S1.5OO,OOO.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

CHIIu the same disease
1nanifesting itself il
the form of swollen
glands of the neck and
throat, catarrh, weak
eyes, offensive sores
and assesses and of
tentimes white swell
lng-sure si,g ms of
6crofula. There may
be no external SIGNS for
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
EarIv Education in China.

One Of the tasks of Chinese childA< .
beginning their education is that of
learning the A B G at 8 years old.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
$CrOfIIa
THE OFFSPRING
or HEREDITARY
BLOOD FAINT. .

Scrofu1a is but modified form of Blood
Poison and Consumption. The parent
who is tainted by either will see In the
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

The aspirations of the world may be
more than ever for peace, but the world
was never better prepared to fight for
II.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

Joseph Chamberlain has demonstra-
ted that even man who wears q
monocle may be hot stuff to handle.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

When people we don't like die sud
denly, it is always Judgment"
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

At meeting of the Royal United
seryices3us1thtlep in London recently
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

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Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

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Mesa free press., 1901-02-08

IL Rev. Charles M. Sheldon has
tackled the servant girl problem in real
earnest he has a job for life.
Mesa free press., 1901-02-08
In England
over 1900
In America

people die every year from
Consumption. They neglect
warnings which a cough and
sore lungs give.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-02
The Chinese sitnnti..,

It is the unexpected which always hap
pens when there is a Chinaman about the
premisesl After serving their process on
the Chinese ENJOYS at Pekin the ENJOYS of
the Powers took pause. and were in doubt
whether they should go skating for the
next few months CT kill the time with golf
tennis, and brandy and soda. That bright
dream was their last Instead of the de-
lay. presumed to be inevitable which they
looked for, the Celestial Government
agreed to all demands with the sudden
ness OF a wink in the dark: and Legation
Street IS IN mourning.
What the Chinese DO not know Of the art
Of diplomacy it would be hard 10 teach
them. They are old hands at the BUSH
ness and probably we're so long before
Cheops let the stone contract for his pyra-
mid. John Chinaman knew well enough
that the easiest way TO set the foreign
devils by the ears was to submit to their
exactions without murmur. and wait pa
tiently for what might happen in the sec
ond act. In other words, Il and Ching were
entirely aware that once the prefimina-
ries were put behind, the question Of in
demnity would have 10 be tackled forth
with and that the Powers were and are
far from agreement on that point The
ENJOYS counted on weeks in which to dis
euss the amount Of the indemnity and de-
tails regarding its sources, collection. and
so on. before the Chinese authorities
should act upon the joint note. Now the
question becomes imminent and pressing.
and uneaziness extends all the way from
Pekin to Washington and Londoa via To-
kyo, Berlin. and Paris
During the next week or Two we may
look for a rapid exchange of pourparlers
between this, that, and the other foreign
ONCE. and a fresh display of that Amerl-
can diplomacy which would be Splendid
from St. Petersburg. II is not JoIite
10 look a gift horse in the mouth to see
81 he IS fulI Of Hay; so We shall pass that
consideration by and merely remark that
the impending crisis IS on, and that the
State Department viii devote its activi-
ties IN the immediate l,-ture to the noble
work Of helping Russia to get the Chi
nese indemnity question before The
Hague arbitration tribunal AS things
now appear a worse plan might be thought
out. and. If the other high parties do not
mind. We shall not feel it incumbent upon
Us 10 interpose any objection. If there
IS not arbitration or something of that
sort, there is likely TO be a fight, and
the world is satiated with fighting. On
the whole. We are inclined 10 think that
KE=ng Hsu and his loving aunt, and