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Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
SOUTH OF THE RIVER.
Work on the Mesa Canal-.Fruit and Grain
 Fields Flourishing.

Fleius rlourishing.
 Two and half days more work is re- quired on the head of the Mesa canal before full head of water can be turned in. A sand bar had formed at the mouth of the canal, which has been covered, with. water until recently. As soon as the water is turned in the steam dredger will be put to work on the lower end enlarging the canal to its full size. The work of enlarging will be so arranged as to allow water to run in the canal nearly all the time while the work is going on, at least it can be turned in when necessary.
 The water has been turned out of the Highland canal to admit of some neces- sary repairs. This canal suffered less from the late flood than any of the south side canals and will require very little work to repair it. Crops have not sui fered on the Mesa, and everything looks fresh and bright. The crops of grain, of which there is large acreage planted this year, give promise of heavy yield. The first crop of alfalfa is about ready to cut. Fruit trees are all in full leaf and the vineyards have been pruned and put in fine condition. These warm spring days are bringing them out nicely.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
Manufacturers and Dealers in Super.
 phosphates, Bone Meal. Etc.

LNOR SOME TIME A GREAT WANT HAS
 1T been felt by the orange grower of southern California for fertilizer adapted to this fruit. We have been successful in finding just the food, and now offer to the orange Srower our Orange Tree Fertilizer" It Is an article thoroughly adapted to this tree, consisting of bone, potash, phosphoric acid, ammonia and other ingredients, and is complete manure for growing trees, from time of setting out to full maturity. Gophers will not work where this fertilizer is used, on account of their distaste for the phosphoric acid, which is very helpful to the tree-either orange or lemon. In the growing Of other citrus or decduous fruits in California the use of superphosp pilates, according to Prof. Hilgard, will be found much better adapted to the purpose thSn either barnyard or stable manure. in that they contain the neces- sary constituents of which the soil has been de- prived by Its long continuance inx the cultiva- tion of such crops. In setting out trees, one pOnnd per tree should be used, thoroughly mixed with the soil before irrigating. The quantity used on old trees a, cording Ia the age Of the tree-tree years otd 5 pounds; 10 years old 10 pounds. Ii the trees are 20 feet apart or more, and the soil be very poor, a greater quan. tity may be used to good advantage The fer tilizer may be applied at any time before a rain or irrigating. Price, s36 per ton.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
PARSELL BEATEN.
His Representatives Defeated in the
 Irish Local Elections.

LONDON, April 2.-Michael Davitt, edi- itor of the Labor World, has sent a dis patch from Sligo to that paper, saying that the Parnellites admit they are beaten, and the Nationalists expect a majority of about 10.0. The Tories, adds Davitt, voted for Dillon, the Par nellite candidate. The local Orange lodge also supported the Parnellite cam didate.
 CORK, April 2.-The elections for poor law guardians in Northwest Cork today resulted in majorities for the McCar- thyite candidates of 2 to |. This was supposed to be the Parnellite strong hold.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
No Governor Chosen,

PROVIDENCE, K. l., April 2.--As the result of yesterdays election the next general Assembly will stand: Senate Republicans, 2l; Democrats, 0; with four to be chosen. House Republicans, 34; Democrats, 23; and l9 to be chosen. The total vote for Governor stands: Burton (Nationalist), 3S4 Davis (Demo. crat), 22, ,249 Ladd (Republican), 2l 1895 Larry (Prohibitionist), 1929.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
Brazilian steamshin Sale.

NEW YORK, April 2.-Advices from Brazil report that the purchase of the entire plant of the Amazon Steam Navi- gation Company by the Brazilian corpo- ration, Empreiza de Obash Publcas, has been completed, the purchase price be- ing $4,250,000. The first installment, '5OO,0OO, has already been paid in Eu. rope. This transfers from British. to Bra zilian hands between eighty and one hundred river steamers.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
Miss Bayard Becomes A Countess.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 2.-The mar. riage of Count R. A. Lewenhapt and Miss Ellen Bayard, youngest daughter of ex-Secretary of State Bayard, took place today at the Bayard homestead. Bishop Cobman, of the Protestant Epis- copal Church, otficiated. The Count and Countess proceeded at once to their new home at 1917 Adams street. No bridal tour.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
La Grippe Victims.

La grippe, which has been raging over the country, has struck Phoenix, and it's effects seem to be more severe than when it was here year ago. Among those down with it now are Mrs. Dr. Scott Helm and her mother, Mrs. Julia P. Jackson, James Bradbury and Mir. and Mrs, James Wills. A number of others have it whose names the reporter did not learn. This troublesome dis. ease is later getting around this year than it was last. People began feeling the effects last year about the first ol January.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03

gentlemen and four ladies. The neces- sary books have been ordered from San Francisco and are expected here this week. The parties interested say though it is heavy play they will have ample time for each one to learn his part. They intend to have all the scenery that can be used on the opera house stage. The proceeds of the play are to be used toward buying library for the free reading-room.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
The Olsen Trial.

MERGED, Cal, April "A jury was obtained in the case of Olsen, charged with the murder of Ivett, today. after examining some 120 men. Two jurors reported sick yesterday were able to be Tn their seats today. About 100 wit nesses have been subpenaed and it is thought it will take about two weeks to try the case.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Fast Track and Good Running to
 Amuse the People.

"A r"s' hrack anu tood Running to
 Amuse the People.
 NEW ORLEANS, April 2.-The track was fast today. First race, maiden al- lowance, fve-eighths of mile-Grey Eagle won, Tramp second, Harambour third. Time, l :O2.
 Second race, six furlongs--Rolly BolIy won, Seely second, Maud third. Time, 1 :l5.
 Third race. Cottrell handicap. three year-olds and upward, one mile-Bonny Bird won, Under Water second Ivanhoe third. Time, :44R.
 Fourth race, handicap, for all ages, fifteen-sixteenths of mile--Cashier won, Sullrose second, Bankrupt third. Time, :3SlS.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
INFORMATION WANTED
About the Colorado River Hemp ant
 About the Mescal Plant.

About the Colorado River Hemp and
 About the Mescal Plant.
 Colonel Charles D. Poston, special agent of the Agricultural Department at Washington, hands us the following let ter with tine request that information about the plant from which mescal is distilled or about the Colorado river hemp, will be thankfully received by him.
 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
 WAsHINGToN, b. c., March 2l, 1891. CHARLES b. fosrON, Phoenix, Arizona.
 DEAR slR-iUur communication of January 6l, on the subject oi the Agaye Americana, ad- dressed to the Secretary, was duly received. Does this plant thrive in your immediate local ny and IS any use made OI the liquor or leaves? The bolaiist of the department does not md the species mentioned III the botany of Cal for ma or Arizona, and it would be interesting to know If it ubounds in your neighborhood. Are you sure of the identIly of the plant? Your name Aguavo AmericanOis Is incorrect The plant beiOngs 10 the family mHryllidace@, not to the cactus. Your account of the plant accords with our knowledge Of the species. Deceu Der wrole You letter asking to what extent, if at all, the Colorado river hemp has been employed Tn hore manufacture. As stated then, the de- partmeut Is Of the opinion that a great deal oI what has appeared m the newspapers on the subject Is misleading. Can you tive us any in- formation on tLe subject or furnish the address oi any person wno has extracted the fibre expe- rimenlaily, even m small quantities?
 '' '' Pnyty ,yrrrrro
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
An Amateur Productinn.

"The Streets of New York;" a sensa- tional melodrama, will be presented to the people of Phoenix about the middle oi May by local talent. There will be thirteen characters in the play, nine
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03
VIOLATING THE LAW.
Hunting Evidence Against Importers of
 Allen Contract Laborers.

CnIcAdo, April 2.-A. J. Lester, Gov ernment alien labor inspector, in the city. He says the alien labor contract labor law has been violated in many in stances of late and he is getting together the necessary proof to put the law in force against the violators. He declines 10 give any names.
 Lester, it is said, will soon be called upon to make exhaustive researches among Italian laborers who are working here under contract.
Arizona republican., 1891-04-03

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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
Back From the South.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Wells are glad to know they have re-
turned from their extended trip through
the sunny south, safe and well, and that
they had very pleasant journey.
They visited Chattanooga, Nashville,
Memphis, Huntsville, Birmingham,
Vicksburg, St. Louis and New Orleans.
AT the latter place they witnessed the
famous Mardi Gras ceremonies, which
attract thousands to the Crescent City
every year.
They had a delightful trip on one of the
big lower river packets, and saw rain
such as we are to boast of next month";
The rains over the south, they say, were
something fearful to contemplate, and a
panicky feeling exists on the plantations
along the lower Mississippi because of
prospects OF another devastating flood, so
characteristic OF that region.
At Nashville they met Capt. Nave,
who is enthusiastically in favor of South
Dakota still, and swears by the gods Of
war that he is coming back again just as
soon as possible.
At Huntsville they saw Mr.. and Mrs.
E. b. Miller, formerly OF this city. E. B.
is not as satisfied as he would like to be-,
and asked great many questions about
Pierre and South Dakota affairs.
In Mr.. Wells judRment-whlch is con-
sidered pretty good here-the south has
been heavily overboomed Indications
are thatthe booming business has run It's
length, an opinion ttat seemed to be
largely shared in by persons living there.
Mr.. Wells had many inquiries about the
state, and it is pretty safe to assume that
the future prospects Of South Dakota had
q pretty bright halo thrown around them
IN his talks with interested southerners.
] Mr.. Wells and wife saw much to inter-
est them everywhere they went, and
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
How TO keep Shoe. Soft and Pliab,.,

When shoes are only blacked the leather
soon becomes hard and dry, the best fitting
pair will be uncomfortable, and here and
there little cracks will appear, which will
soon become chasms Every week or two.
the backing should be wiped off with q
damp cloth, the shoe should be allowed to
dry and then be rubbed with the best har.
ness oil. Every part, including the sole.
and the seams, should be oiled and the oil
given II chance to soak in. The toughest
leather can be made soft in this way. and
good leather will, after this treatment, fee;
like kid. The shoe will wear three times
as long and be infinitely more comfortable
in the wearing. Vaseline is thought by
some to be superior to harness oil. The
easiest way to clean rubber overshoes that
have become muddy is with vaseline. A
little "swab" Of flannel on the end of q
stick is good for this purpose. New York
,IOurnal
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
A Generous Lord.

lord Tollemache, who died in London az
the age of So, was known as the best land
lord in Great Britain. Although the most
uncompromising of Tories, he divided his
vast estates into small holdings. allotted
three acres to each laborer for garden, graz
ing and tillage, demanded that u COW and
3 pig be kept, had his tenants taught bnt.
ter and cheese making. and allowed them
TINE to cultivate their holdings, the results
Of his liberal policy appearing in a large
increase in the valuation of mis- property,
and the most prosperous and 'contented
tenantry in the United Kingdom.-Hnr.
n.r,a Razur
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
The Yank,on A.ylun,.

1t was the good fortune OF FREE
Press representative, Wednesday, while
In Yankton, to be accorded the pleasure
of visit to the insane asylum located
there, in company with a number of
Pierreites and a few friends from Huron.
The asylum is under the charge of DIR.
Livingston, uperintendcnt, who proved
himself the best entertainer. while the in
stitution gave every evidence that it was
managed in a skillful and thoroughly
practical manner, and convinced the Wis
itors who were there tina. it would be a
hard matter to improve on his admins
tration of its affairs.
The doctor has been long a resident of
Dakota, having landed at Yankton twen-
ty-fye years ago, about one month prior
to the first coming there Of the late Geo.
II. Hand. He has, been mach amongz-the
Indians along the river, in the capacity OF
physician, and was on the spot twenty
three years ago where now stands the
capital city of Pierre.
He is ably assisted in the management
of the asylum by DR.. Mead and Miss
Laura Chamberlain, atron, who. with
the help of Mrs. Livingston and Mrs
Mead, proved valuable escort in show
ing the party OF fifteen through the vari
Gus wards OF the asylum where the in
sane are kept, and other interesting
features of the institution.
a page could be written Of good de-
scrlption of the asylum, its patients, who
at the present time number 27O, with
their peculiarities, and other facts OF
more or less interes. to the public. A
visit there ut any time would well repay
the trouble, and the visitor will always be
sure OF cordial welcome by DR.. Living
ston and his assistants, with every court.
esy possible. Such visit would con.
vince anyone that the insane asylum
could not we'll be under better manage.
ment than at present, and that any
breath of suspicion against such man.
agement deserves the severest rebuke.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
Vi. DIDN'T on.

4 Little stsry> With the Wrong Kind -
Point to 1t.
While Detroiter was in Chicago tho
other week he was interviewed at his hotel
by slick looking man, who claimed to be
from the south, and who said:
II am here in Chicago on rather queer
errand and want tho aid of square man.
Do not be surprised, but know your
name, the city you live In, and have been
assured that can confide in you"
''Wellw
"Well, during the war q confederate who
was confined at Camp Douglass here
buried 5000 in gold under his shanty in
the prison pen. He died in the prison, bue
among the papers he sent home was a
cipher key to the money and the spos
where it was buried"
II see."
This key fell into my hands only month
ago. am now here to get the money"
"Well, why don't you get it'"
Because the spot where it is buried il
owned by gardener, and shall have to
buy half nn acre Of ground at cost Of a
thousand dollars
"Ah! Ana you can't raise the thou
sands''
mo; but if you can I'll go snooks with
you on the gold.'
every well. We'll want papers drawn
up and signed AID witnessed. Come back
in half an hour, and I'll have my friend,
Detective McGann, here as signer.''
"The you willP' exclaimed the stran
ger, and he fell over himself in his hurry
to get out of the room and the hotel
"Who is he?" replied a detective when
asked about the man. "Well, he's monte,
bnnko, green goods. confidence and two or
three other things, and is sharp enough to
make 10000 a year. and do it SO nicely
that we can't get hold on him. Detroit
Free Press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
A Gay Time at the Wells.

a "Ay k1tNC AI Suc "cA11
Thursday eve number OF invited
guests passed very merry time at the
.parlors Of the Wells house, at progressive
whist. The ladies' head prize was won
by Miss Frank Robinson. twas hand
somely bound poem, THE Bells" by
Edgar A. Poe.
The gentlemen's head prize was a
beautiful glass paper weight, and was
won by Mr.. DIR. The contest was spirit
ed and interesting.
The host and hostess, c. I. Kelsey and
wife, then invited their guests to col
lation prepared in the dining room, to
which ample justice was done, when the
party retired to the parlors. Here they
were delightfully."- entertained with vocal
and instrumental selections by Miss
Laura Templeton, Mrs. Geo. A. Shaw
and Mrs. E. c. Patterson.
Invitations were sent TO the following,
who were present with but one or two
exceptions: Gov. and Mr.. Mclette,
Judge and Mrs. Corson, Judge and Mrs.
kellam, Judge Bennett, State Treasurer
Taylor and wife, State Auditor Taylor
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson, Mr..
and Mrs. Gaffy, Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. e. Carpenter. Mr.. and Mrs. Wolge
muth. Mr.. and Mrs. DIR, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dusenberry, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley, Mr..
and Mrs. Proudfoot, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wellman, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. G. Bennett, Mrs. Il. j. and Miss Laura
Templeton, Miss Frank Robinson, Miss
Name Curran, Messrs. G. E. Deland, II.
S. Adams and II. Huyssen.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
white People Leaving the Plains.

a curious fact is that there are luv
white people on the high plains Of the
northwest now than there were ten years
ago, and there will probably be less in ten
years more than there are now, unless the
country is reclaimed ~ irrigation, whics
could only be done by q system Of water
Storage made possible after avast outlay
Of Labor and capital-HaypAr's Weakly,
Observations Of the Muir Glacier show
that the fall Of blocks Of ice from the end
Is extremely irregular. Sometimes they
come tumblinR down at five minute inter
walls, but there is often an hours space be.
tween Two successive blocks Heavy rains.
cause more frequent falls.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
PIERRE POTPOURRI.
A Few of the Experiences That Fall
to the Lot Of Reporters in the
News Hunt.
Returning Voyagers Fros, the South
Arrive and Tell How They
Farcd.
The Wells House Party-A Visit
Among the Insane-Othcr
Matters.

Newspapers are subjected to criticism
by their rcaders-and they should be and q
newspaper man expects it. a newspaper
man does bad work often III the way of
spelling. grammar. incorrect statement OF
outright lying, telling the truth-and so
on. The failure of most newspaper men
is knowledge and judgment Of men and
afrairs-so that he may know when lie
serves better than the truth; when news
should be suppressed or garbled to meet
favor in the eyes Of his readers. Spelling
and grammar do not cut so much OF a
figure for the average reader finds his
judgment little uncertain in that line
hmself-but on the other points he is
fully qualified to sit in judgment. News
paper men conccde all this, but they have
suggestion to offer OH the side.
There are those who readily denouncc
local incidents with details incorrectly
stated, who take a sort Of pride in never
giving news gathcrcr SO much as tip
| where news can be obtained-and yet
such contemplate simpletons will con-
| tinuc to deride the reporter. 1T should be
made lawful for newspaper man to
mash the skull of every such damphool
lie comes in contact with.
Many people seem incapable OF believ-
| ing a newspaper man is not omnprcsent
when, as u matter of fact, he depends
| for most of the news on the kindness OF a
few intelligent people who will tell him
| what they think may be news.
A Anewspaper man will let one Who is in
the habit of giving him what items he
can, kick him and walk over him, just sc
he continues to tell the news.
| Then there is the modest and sensitive
person, who may be loaded with mag.
niicent scoop-but will pass newspaper
man by, trusting hopefully he will fine
out somehow, anyway. This class ol
people we have respect for, but must cal
their ver-senstiveness or modesty sim.
pie folly.
] Again, newspaper men are recipients O.
wholesale ampooning-behind theil
backs, where it of course, does no good
but If given to them in person 1t nigh
have wholesome effect.
Then there are persons who are willing
to give news-hunter items, but fire.
quently hesitate because they are afrait
they are too trivial and inconseQuential
For instance, u minister sometimes mar
ries a couple and, because the contract
ing parties are not well known, say
nothing about the incident. A physician
attends the birth of a child; real estate
man makes a sale of property; citizcl
has a friend visit him from the east, an,
so on, but they are mum as oysters abou
it, deeming it too uninteresting for news
whereas the aggregate of all these trivia
matters goes to make up an interesting
paper. Each little item interests some
one.
So far as the reporter is concerned
there is not an item occurs for a week TO
which he cares tinker's cuss personally
but he wants them just the same.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
raklng chllaren to church.

every Sunday, not more until they are old
enough to desire it. The habit is invalu-
able, and this invests it with the charm
of association. The remem brance of the
fathers reverent manner and the mother's
earnest devotion, the stiffness and the calm
Of the sacred atmosphere, will form chaiE
too strong to be broken to bind them in
after life to the service Of Gods house.
Elizabeth Scovil in Ladies' Home journal
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19

In the market supply Of the metropolis
there is a daily sale Of about $50, 600 pounds
of fish. or 175 tons, every day, or 31,9s7}t
tons-63, ,S75. 900 pounds-in the course Of
the year, even if one counts that so per
cent is exported. All of this is sold through
Fulton mari,et, which Is the finest dsh
market i,l tue world.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
Castoria.

dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr.. G. c. osooop,
Iov-u Nnss
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
AFair RlllofFare.

Prairie Chicken la Gumbo.
Rattlesnake with Prairie Owl Sauce.
Sage brush and Pickles
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19

Kennedy's Discovery. Mucllage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
VeH TrHe.

''Please, sir, I am starving. I've had
nothing to eat foe four days. Won't you
give me dollari"
"a dollari That's good deal, isn't it,"
"Not to keep man alive for four days,
your honor. Bazaar.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-03-19
A Revelatioa.

Estelle-Time presses mo.
Aadge-Now know what you mean
when you say Erred acts like timen-De,
troit Free Press.