The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-09-02
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Francisco Peak Monday. They were equipped with mirrors which were to be used in signalling to parties in Flagstaff, but foi got them when they started to climb afopl, leaving ,hem with the horses below. signals from Flagstaff were plaiuiy observed on the Peak.
 A running race at Inc fair grounds Monday sftcrnoon drew qnite big crowd. The entries were Oscar Lr Barron's Chuck and D. M. Francis Star. The distance was 100 yards aud a handicap of twenty feet at The start was given to Chuck The race was exciting while it lasted and ended in Il victory for Star Chuck flew the track when nearing the judge's stand, taking fright at the crowd which lined -the track at that point. The purse was $2OO.
 Monday, September 6. will be pub- lie night at Lowell Observatory and the people of Flagstaff will be re- ceived between 7:30 and 10 o'clock. The astronomers will show Saturn, the moon, double stars and clusters. Intending visitors should avail them selves of this opportunity, for on other occasions the observers are occupied with the regular work of the Ohserva- tory and interruptions then cause seri- ous loss of time.
 The party consisting of Hon. D. NJ. Riordan and his daughters. the Misses Mamie and Helen, Lieutenant J. c. Raymond. Harold and Robert Walker, Frank H. Scott, E. A. Bancroft and c. A. Higgins of Chicago, Miss Belle Spencer of Lawrence. Kan, Rev. F. billy and T. A. Flynn, who visited the Moqui, taking in the Grand and Cata- ract canyons, returned Monday. The Chicagoans left for their homes Tues day and Wednesday.
 The concert and phrenologi lect- ure given by the Epwnrth League at the opera house last Thursday evening  was said by ilinse present to have been a most enjoyable affair. The concert part of the program consisted of vocal and instrumental music, those taking part being Mrs. D. M Riordan. Mrs T. A. Riordan, Mrs F. w Sissou, Mrs. D. J. Brannen and Mir. c. II. Edwards. Oscar Gibson oiliciated as the professor of phrenology, to the de- light of everybody.
 A. Redewill, the piano king of Phoenix, is here enjoying the cool air and incidentally looking after his ex- tenslve business. Mir. Rpdewill sells more p'anos, mandolins. guitars, jewsharps, etc. than all the other dealers of the Territory put together. He is a member Cf the capitol site and as such is endeavor- ing to have the construction of the Territorial building. which will be beauty architecturally, pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
 Cut rates for few days. Having on hand large supply of plates and cards. owing to the high freight tariff before removing have decided to work up the stock and give the people of Flagstaff the benefit. Cabinet photos, now. g per dozen; cards. $l.50 per dozen; Paris panels, s4 per dozen; groups. and residences Oskeu exterior pr interior). on Paris panels. $3 per lozrn; on l0xl2, S5 per dozen. The sbo,r prices are for glass finish; dull finish, $l extra. J. PAsEvIToH,
 near New Bank Hotel
 The Prescott Journal Miner says , ihai Park Harper, live stock Inspector tt Frr,lonia, in Coconino county, makes complaint of n rather peculiar i condition of affairs in his section. He . iays the country Tn his vicinity is ,verrun by large band of several i