Arizona republican., 1898-02-25

 fore March ends and consequent nipping of buds that have begun to make their appearance. One man re- marked that he would begin clipping the buds and avoid possible disaster.
 One Frederick Hughes, who for mery occupied front room in the Pima county court house. where he deceived many callers, has more se- cluded quarters in that edifice in de- fault of a S7,0G0 bond. His friends seem to have lost faith in Frederick and realize that the responsibility is too great in placing the ex-senator at liberty. He will sojourn in the rear of the court house to await the findings of the grand jury in March with an excellent prospect of continuing where he is after they dispose of the bill in his case.
 In talk with Hon. George w. Che ney learn that Washington camp has selected two delegates to the miners convention to be held at Phoenix March 1. He is of the opinion that a full representation will be present. There is considerable interest being taken in the meeting
 District Attorney Wiley E. Jones o1 1I dHdh COuuIy was uoIC MOuQaY and freely expressed his position with reference to the democratic nomina- tion for delegate. He is busy build ing his fences. It is known fact that Col. Breathit of this city, the Hon. Mark Smith and ex-United States At torney B. B. Ellinwood are in the field with other counties to De heard from
 Phoenix is not the only pebble on
 
 sonian. 'You Phoenix folks will do well to keep an eye on Tucson. The first thing you know Tucson will be first position as the leading city in Arizona. We rather feel that We are there now. Look at the results when the wedge" goes out. There is scarcity of dwellings and new stores are taken as fast as they materialize. The appraisement of the wedge has been made by special committee at $37,000 and it rests with the promot- CTS of the scheme to put up good bonus in token of their good inten- tions and the city will do the rest. The deal with the Southern Pacific com pany to supply water is a settled nat ter and next comes the disposal of the
 
 good year and pay days of the South ern Pacific come regularly about the first of each month, when $40,000 is distributed here. The mining and cat tie industries are looking up"
 Mayor Buehman and others took photos of the corner stone laying. an event that the people here regard as the beginning of year Of prosperity for the city.
 MT. Alfred s. Donau extended g hearty invitation to me to visit the Anvil cattle ranch, thirty-three miles southwest of Tucson. Besides MT. DOnau, the writer has met MT. Wal ter Vail and his brother, Edward L.. MT. R. R. Richardson and George Scholefield, all of whim are largely in terested in the cattle business and like MT. Donau, wanted me to come over and see them on their ranches. They expressed confidence in forming large association of the organization created Tuesday and believe this, as well as all kindred associations in the territory, will be of great benefit to the cattle industry.
 There Is a lively contest between Messrs. SchoIefeld and Williams for p. best paying positions in the gift of the sanitary board.
 Farmer Leatherwood, otherwise the county sheriff, was pruning the shrub bery in the court house yard yesterday after a visit to Phoenix Like all the Tucsonians who have been in Phoe- nix during Tuesday he came home highly pleased with a short stay in the capital.
 Marshal Griffith is about to move into more attractive quarters in the court house, and his present office will then be made presentable for the re- ception of visitors by United States District Attorney Robert E. Morrison.
 The Legal Tender and Palace are headquarters of Phoenix and Prescott sports. Kid Wilding entertained the recent visitors from the capital Tom Hallinan of the Palace tells the story that he and his partner had but a dol lar and half keg of sour beer to start on and for five. months past they have been rolling in wealth. The Fashion. Legal Tender and Palace run games in all lines, policy going at the, Legal Tender and paying circuit riders from $2.50 to S3 daily in selling tickets. At the last three mentioned resorts mus c prevails. There has been a movement on foot to cause this feature to be discontinued, with no immediate sign of abatement.
 The number of restaurants has in- creased to a dozen including the itin- erent cart. Clubs are to be noted, the Owls having become one of the in stitutions.
 The hotels are well patronized Har- vey House waitresses are a feature at the New Orndorff
 Surveyor General Christ is antici- pating advices from Washington with reference to recent surveys made at NOgales which mean the curtailment of real estate now held by certain par ties in central locality and the wid- ening of space outside of the Mexican line. It is expected that the depart ment will give titles to those holding town site lots in Nogales and reim- | purse those who suffer by reason oi the line survey. Nogales will take or new life upon the receipt of advices oi 1 the above tenor Expectati0ns ac tc