Arizona republican., 1896-01-31

E. Gang Will within few days start work upon his property on Washing ton street opposite the city hall and will transform the premises into one of the neatest stores of the city. A fine plate glass front will be put in, the old awnings removed, and skylights added. The property has been leased by the dry goods firm of M. Asher & Co.,, and will be soon stocked up with new goods.
 concerning the observance of Arbor Day will be found in another column. The executives fame for the prepara- ton of unique proclamations will not retrogade through this, in which he refers to the peculiar natural condi- tions of Arizona and to the necessity of verdure upon the southwestern plains. The day, February 6, will be especially observed by the schools of the territory The schools of Phoenix will have elaborate exercises in ob- servance of the day.
 Prescott Journal-Miner: Hon. w. J. Bryan spoke in Phoenix last even ing to a large audience. His speech was forcible, and able argument on be- half of silver coinage. He passed through Prescott on this afternoons train and large number of our citi- zens went down to the depot to meet him. In the absence of Mayor Gold water, Councilmen w. w. Ross and B. H. Smith met MT. Bryan and es- corted him to the rear platform of the train, from which he spoke for about twenty minutes, being loudly cheered by those present.
 'fRip Van Wrinkle" as presented at the opera house Wednesday night by the Payton company was conceded to be the best production of the play ever presented in this city. Harry Barlow as Rip Van Wrinkle captured the audience. Mr. Barlow is an actor of the very best ability and his DOT trayal of Rip Van Wrinkle is excellent. Indeed, he is said to be the best in- terpreter of that difficult character in the west. Miss Marie De Lano as Gretchen proved also a favorite. She is a clever and versatile actress and her stage work makes for her many friends.
 The Goldwater brothers yesterday found location in the Fleming build ing on First avenue, in the rooms for merly occupied by The Republican, and the Racket store. The dividing partition will be removed, giving am pie room and pleasant store. The firm name will continue as at Prescott, M. GoldWater & Bros. B. NJ. Gold water, who will have local charge, leaves at once for New York to pur- chase goods, while Morris Goldwater remains for a while to superintend the fitting up of the new establishment. They expect to open for business short ly after March 1.
 If there is a man in Arizona who fully knows the vagaries of the climate as applied to flowers and shrubs and who is experienced in the art ot best propagating the kinds best locally adapted, it is Gardener Dave Turner Of the court house plaza. He has been working hard upon his coun- ty charge now for many months, and the results are now becoming appar- ent. On the side of the plaza he has planted hedges of pomegranates to the front evergreens and on either side Of the main walk banks Of marigolds that soon will be a very vision of beauty. These are fianked by pansies and roses of rare varieties, and in ap- propriate places have been set out fan palms. The plan seems an excel lent one, which, if carried to complete ness, will give to Maricopa county the prettiest little park in Arizona.