Arizona republican., 1896-01-26

bill will be Rose Garland"
 To the family of John Norton yester- day came a baby girl, who without doubt will grow to be healthy illus tration of the excellence of the climate of Arizona.
 There is a law on the statute books of Arizona commanding the registra- tion with the county recorder of all births and deaths This law in Mari copa county at least, is wholly disre- garded. It's purpose is for good and the law should be enforced.
 The threatened mandamus suits of the Zulick holdovers against the gov ernor failed to materialize yesterday, for there was no supreme court in ses- sion before which to submit the cause of action. Contrary to announcement, Judge Baker will hold no district court during the week, devoting himself to the preparation of decisions.
 County Assessor St. Claire begins his work the first Monday in February and intends before the close of assess ment time to visit every lot of listed property in the county, and to take personal concern in the assessment of every subdivision By this he will re- duce the number of deputy assessors to two, and believes that better satis- faction will be given.
 ~FTiday night there was a pleasant entertainment at the high school as sembly room, the performers being wholly members of the high school classes. The programme embraced shadow pantomimes, recitations and songs. In three weeks will be pre- sented an entertainment into which the whole force and spirit Of teachers and pupils will be thrown.
 The Estrella canal, sometimes termed the Powers canal, is one of the most ambitious irrigation projects in the territory, involving several mil lion dollars expenditure and designed to irrigate several hundred thousand acres of land lying south and east of Gila Bend. Dr. C. D. Belden of Phoe- nix, one of the main promoters, is now in the east and writes that he has little doubt of the successful outcome of his quest for capital in aid of the enterprise.
 There is an effort now on foot in Phoenix to here organize a lodge of Elks, the order having made its ad- vent into the territory at Prescott Especially interested in the movem ent are Dr. Jessop and Mark Heissman, to whom inquiries should be addressed. There are many old members in the city who are pleased to note the good work and who will join in organiza- tion. The order is mainly social in its character, though charity is inscribed high on it's roll of objects
 Not alone the business men of Phoenix will be present at the meeting February for the organization of the local committee of administration for the coming irrigation congress- Let ters are now daily being received by the National committeeman telling of attendance from abroad of those in terested in the irrigation cause and present will also doubtless be the mem bers of the territorial delegation to the congress and representatives of the transportation lines affected.
 Arbor Day comes February and preparations are already being made in the schools for an observance of the occasion. The University and Normal school will lead in the good work of planting that posterity may reap of the benefits and in every dis trict school of Ariona will upon that day be given instructions in the danger that lies in the destruction of the forests. The governor is ex- pected ito soon issue his proclamation declaring the day legal holiday.
 Thursday evening the ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps rendered ban quet, a sort of leap year affair, to the local post, e. A. R. It was a delight ful affair, abounding in many a pleas ant feature. One of the most notable was that wherein ten ladies were se- lected to each make speech of five minutes. All the speeches well showed the aptitude of the new woman to the stump, but the committee of judges adjudged the prize, fine cake to Mrs. J. s. Thompson, of Lacon l Illinois.
 Arthur w. Lewis is one of the most popular of the many knights of the grip who visit Arizona and, possibly because of many personal friends in his city, he ever makes lengthy stay in Phoenix. But it is not for enjoyment alone that Lewis is on the road. He has the Pacific coast agency for Fritz
 Bros. famous cigars, Marguerite,
 Young Fritz and "Santalina," and
 especially in the brand first named
 fairly leads the van in the favor ot local lovers of the weed. He will re-
 main in the city for several days more
 Hon. w. J. Bryan, ex-member o
 congress from Lincoln, Nebraska, has
 been featuring in New Mexico on "Bi
 metallism,' and will be in Phoenix fol
 a few days. Of him the Albuquerqut