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Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
THE B ICYCLE STORE. .TE1IPE-"CRIMSON RIMS

compartments by cemeEted walls, many parts cf which are still intact. IT is believed hat these ancient people customarily dwelt upon the plateau above, retiring to their Qualifications when attacked by all enemy.
 Nine miles from Flagstaff and only kalf a mile from the stage road to the Grand canyon, these remarkable ruins are tc be seen, upon the summit and farther side of an extinct crater whose slopes are buried deep in black and red gravel-Iike cInder. The caves, so- called, were the vent holes of the vol cano in the time of the eruptions of lava and ashes that have so plentifulIyI
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
It Lies Beyond the Salt and
 Is Exceedingly Rich.
CITY OF GREAT ACTIVITY
A Region of Extensive Farms and Ranches and Constantly EnCreaS-
 ing BuSineSS-A Complete De- SCription of inc Many Interest s That Thrive in This Charming LoCaIify-A Growing Community.

Situated cn the south bank of the Salt river and nestling behind a tow ering butte nine miles east of PhQe- nix is the pretty little city of Tempe. The spot which it covers inspired Oar aid Dipper, the son of an English earl, thirty-one years ago to name it Tempe because it so vividly brought to his mind the vale Of Tempe in Greece, which he had visited in his travels. The people of the place have caught the spirit in which it was named and every year sees the place little prettier than the preceding one.
 The town is one of the principal shipping points of the territory, as it is the outlet to the whole south side of the Salt River valley. The Maricopa
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

three brick stores He is owner Of the two meat markets in Tempe, to supply mea, for which he has cattle on the
 ange MT Nicholas is a Frenchman by birth but a thoroughly up-to-dare American and an Old-time Arizonia1.
 |'Jones the Jeweler'' is the young man who has made many an apparent ly hopeless watch to register correct time. r. R. Jonas came to Tempe six years ago and in that short time his skill ard close attention to business have won for him most flattering recognition 4 watch once thorough ly overloaded by Mr. Jones is guaran- teed for a year. His repairs in other jswelry brings his customers back again, nlot with 3 complaint, but with new business.
 The Central Land office is the new name for the Bolton Real Estate agency. Mr. Addison B. TCmHnsou has become associated with w. A Bol- ton in the business.
 With Phoenix to the west and Mesa to the east, the Central Land office at. Tempe is the most central land Cffice in the Salt Rive.' valley. and does 3 large business in city and county prop erty, loans and insurance.
 It is under the direction Of men who thoroughly understand their business and will he found prompt. courteous and reliable. ever ready to sh-Iw prop erty or attend to any other business in their line
 Many persons in the east and in Cal ifocnia are making inquiries of the Central Land office for homes in the Salt River valley, where they will ne free from fCgs. cyclones and snow storms. At present the Central Land ofice has a list of gilt-edge property for the man of moderate means or for
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
CLIFF JEWELLERS.

At several points upon the rim of the Grand canyon, both east and west of the stage terminus, the raZed walls of ancient stone dwellings may be seen. They are situated upon the verge of
 the precipice, in one instance crowning
 aE outstanding tower that is connected
 with the main wall by only a narrow
 saddle. and protected on every other
 hand by the perpendicular depths of the canyon. The world does not con-
 tain another fortress so triumphantly invulnerable to primitive warfare, nor . dwelling place that can equal it in sdblimity. It will be found upon one Of tho saIients of Point Moran.
 Scattered s0uthward ever the pla- te3u. other ruins of similar characLe~ have been found. Perfect specimens of pottery and other domestic utensils have been exhumed in small number, and the rich and varied archaeological collections that have so recently re- WGrded systematic examination Of pre- historic ruins in ether parts of the country, whose treasures were thought t. have been exhausted, would seem to warrant careful search of this region, where the known ruins have been but Suparhcialiy examined. and doubtless many more await discovery.
 The most famous group. and the largest aggregation, is found in Wal nut canyon, eight miles southwest from Flagstaff. This canyon is several hum dred feet deep and some tbuee miles long, with steep terraced walls Cf lime stone. Along the shelving terraces, under beetling projections of the strata are scores Of these quaint abodes. The larger are divided into four Or ! five
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
LIVESTOCK.

The livestock industry is Tn a better condition in this county than it has been for many years past Our noun tain and foothill ranges are all in first ciass condition, resulting from the bcuntifuI rainfall during the summer months. Our alfalfa fields are also in fine condition and are being profitably utilized by ranchmen and cattlemen in f3ttening large herds of cattle, sheep and hogs for market The number of mead of cattle now being fed and fat tened on, the alfalfa fields of the county, on Nhich taxes are being paid in other coun&ics, is estimated at about 0,000. \,
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
PREHISTORIC RELICS AMp RUINS

'Maricopa county is rich in pf@his- toric relics. Ruins of ancient cities. towns, and temples can be traced in many parts of the valley. Lieutenant Cushing of the Hemingway archaeo- logical expedition informed the com missioner that he had traced the foun- cation cf a city south of Tempe dis tance of nearly six miles. He also ex- pressed the opinion, from investiga- ton, that what is now Maricopa county at one time contained a population many times greater than the entire population Of the territory Many re- mains of irrigation works are to be found, and some of them have been utilized by modern engineers
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
IMPROVED LANDS

"As has been stated. improved lands in this county are mostly in q very high state Of cultivation, and when of fered for sale with water rights usual ly bring from $30 10 $100 per acre. ac- cording to the improvements and loca- ton.
 "A conservative estimate of the year ly productive value per acre of some Of
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
CID FELLOWS BUILDING, TEMPE.

] won recommendation Of her sEFefiE- 1 tendent The fourth and fifth grades work their way to higher learning un- de1 the watchful care Of Miss Hendrix, who has held her position for two years, and judging the future by the past. will hold it until she resigns. | The upper grades are under the care of Prof. F'rizzell.
 Besides these departments in the pUGlic school there is a department in the normal school with Mrs M G. Hood as principal. The agGre- gate salaries paid per month by the district is s395. The school building has six rooms and is well arranged. During the past year the beard has expended $300 in books and aTraIacus. Ths district is entirely cut of debt and has sufficient funds to run nire-mOnths school The total enIollment this year is 290.
 John Knight is name that is assc- ciated with every move intended fer the bettsrment of Tempe Mr Knight has a well established grocery, shoe and dry goods retail business at the extreme east end Of Tempe at the junction Of Dewey and Eighth streets MT. Knight has built himself pretty home and has personally improved his end of the town. He has been a resi- dent of Tempe six years, has been mayor of the town for several consecu- tive terms and still fills that office. .As mayor he is entirely impartial in the discharge of his duties and nothing re- ceives his support and approval unless to his mind it appears to be of benefi; to the city.
 Another .cf East Tempe's progressive citizens is B. .Matley, who also owns a general merchandise business in con- nection with which he conducts wood yard and 0ptfts mountain rigs. MT. Matley and family have property fronting $50 feet oh Dewey street and 150 feet on Eighth Street. During his residence of four years MT. Mat.ey has done all in his power to advance the intrests of his part of the town and the result of his efforts are conspicuous.
 J. A. Armenia is a young man of Spanish birth who has made for him self reputation a5 f6rst-rate busi- ness man. Mir Armenta, clerked for a number of years in different busi- ness houses of Tempe, Florence ar i Casa Grande and succeeded in winning the confidence of the Indians, whose trade for the most part followed him wherever he went. Six mpnths go lie opened a general merchandise store in East Tempe where he is doing an ex- cellent business.
 Roots drug store is known all over the south side. The interioS will com pare favoTably with any drug store iD Arizona. A complete line is ksp1 of everything that allevlates palm or re- stores health. Lines of the finest sta ticnery and school books decdiate the counters and shelves. J. H. Root, the proprietor, has been a resident of Tempe for ten years and during that time was postmaster under HatrisOn's administration
 Theodore Nicholas is one of the prin- cipal property owners of Temp6, is al ways interested in Tempe's p4ogress and never fails to show that inuffest in a substantial manner. Since settling in Tempe five years ago he haS built a row of four brick homes and pNt up
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

rendered to get the building far enough advanced without membranes
 to offer as security for g loan susi- ! cfent to complete The col ncr stone
 was laid during the last session of the ! grand lodge, by the officers Of the i that body, and it is expected tka1 the
 dedication ceremonies will be con
 ducted by the same body one year from the laying Of the corner stone. The building is a three-story structure of pressed brick and sandstone fron-. It is most substantially built. FU0-
 thirds of the second and third floors are devoted to a capacious lodge hall beautifully lighted with electricity
 and otherwise well equipped. It is perhaps the finest lodge hall i'll ATi
 zona. The building has proved
 practical success before 1t is finished The ground floor and part of the upper floors have Been leased and the whole building will have occupants waiting
 when 1t is completed. The present off,
 cers of this lodge are: Joseph Burckett, senicr noble grand; Thomas Morrow, vice grand; Otto Butzer,
 secretary; Earnest Schmidt, treasurer;
 !. T. Moore, past grand; ,. w Woolf
 chaplain; Charles RCcerts, warden;
 Charles Bell, conductor; ". T. Brown
 left scene supporter: Theo. Fisher,
 right scene supporter; E. N. Taylor
 R. s. N. G.; J. H. Harris |. 5. N. G.,
 Albert Miller, F. 5. '. G.; Price Brown,
 L. S. V. G.; E. G. FrankenbeTg, inside guard; J. F. Haigbe1. outside guard. The trustees arc: r. c. Frankenberg, J. H. Harris. J. W. WoClf. When tho building is dedicated there will be several thousand people to witness the ceremonies, t being the first Odd Fellcws building erected in Arizona.
 The Tempe Mesa Produce company is the Cutgrowth of the FaiTview dairy started by T. A. Rough on his farm Cle mile and Q half scuthea.t of tho DTcsen5 plant. There, January. 1891. Mr. H0ugh began taking milk from a few neighbOrs in addition to that of 70 or 50 COWS of his own, but soon found that the hand separator i vas totally inadequate to the de- . mands placed upon it, so, early the fol- | lowing year he purchased q large sep aFatOr and steam engine and built rooms and refrigerator neat the old adobe cellar that had been made to answer the purpose the year before This machinery in turn was found to be insufficient, and, as Mi. ldough had found that the creamery business could not be successfully conducted in this climate without he associated in the business, H. B. Moore, and at great expense built the present creamery and ice plant on Q
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

Nunl Der CT IoacnerS. 33 Number of school districts. 47 Number of boys enrolled - 2,06S Number of girls enrOlled.. 1889
  Total enrolment .... 3.937 No. children of school age
 last census .... ....... 4,31O Av length term (months).. [ AY. salary of teache-s... $64.OO No. teachers examined w 25 No. receiving certificates -. 20 Rate of school tax. $060 Amt salaries paid teachers. S46 ,317.31 Amt. expended, all sources. $62, ,213.16 Total valuation school prop
 erty ....- .. ....... $202, ,445.00 Add to the number of children en- rolled (for isolated camps, absent and overlooked by census narshal) at least soventy-fve. which will place the en- Tcllment at about what 1t should be.
 Indian Schools and Reservations There are three Indian reservations in the county-the Papago, at Gila Bend; the Pima, in~the southeast part of the county. and the Maricopa, near Phoe- nix. LCc2l schools are sustained at all Of these reservations
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

The story of the beginning and growth of the Bicycle Store at Tempe
 (see iliustration) is a chapter of the rapid, progress of this portion of the valley. Beginning il 1895 with an
 agency for the famous Syracuse bi- cycle, step by step inc business has in creased until it is TOW one of the most
 complete bicycle concerns in ths terri tory. It carries 6 stock of nearly fifty
 wheels cf all models and grades at
 prices ranging from s to S75. Its line
 of bicycle partsfi sundries and supplies is complete. including the latest novel
 ties. Recently the store has put ia 2 large assortment Cf sporting goods Of the famous Rugby, Victor and SpaldiEg
 brands, including base ball. f0ct ball and tennis supplies. The repair shop is thoroughly equipped and h0ns stIy conducted. All work guaranteed Especial attention is given to prompt ness.
 It is not saying tc0 much to state that the Bicycle Stcre owes it's begin ming and rapid development almost en- tireIy to the rcmarka bIe satisfaction which the Syracuse has given to all it's owners. The beauty and 5trshgth of the famous Crimson Rim continents ;, to every Wneelman and the pleasure and complete satisfaction given is riders makes them 9 happy and con tented let indeed.
 Alfred Peters, wholesale and retail dealer in hay and grain, has es,a0- liahed a large shipping business at Tempe. His name is known all over the southwest by dealers in and large consumers of his stock in trade. Bars facts in connection with his name will ha nh bo coi lII1-i in the last year MT. Peters shipped 1,500,- 900 pounds of wheat. 247,000 pounds of rolled barley and TIC cars of hay. To get this hay ready for shipping there was at one time during the year six teen baling outfits working every min ute of daylight. A few cars of alfalfa seed also have found market in New York. An average of five or six cars of hay are still shipped every day to California, although that market is nearly supplied.
 M L. Thew. the only exclusive dry | goods and s!y0e merchant in Tempe, | opened his store less than a year ago. | MT. Thew came from New York and | named his store after his state. He | occupies one Of the hest stands in | town and is building up trade.
 "Henry's Place" always fills it's own CT, Henry Frisch. with pride whenever | he surveys it. The restaurant and | oyster p3rlors are headquarters for | cattlemen during eating hours. Wines | and beer and drinks of all descriptions | are served with meals. Henry's Place | is perhaps the best equipped place in | Tempe.
 4 business that draws trade from all | over Arizona is that of Andre & Mertz, | harness and saddles and fine leather work R. Andre, manager, was in | business in Phoenix ten years and has been in Tempe two years. The trade | rests on the merits of MT. Andres Con- cord harness and famous Long Tree | cowboy saddles, and if the firm moves its place of business it's trade follows it. MT. Andree is one of Tempe's most active citizens.
 The Tempe house supplies the needs of the travelling public. Under the
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
THE C0NGREGATIoNAL CHURCH.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 The Congregational church, being finished, has proved a surprise and eradication to the people Of Tempe. It is a very pretty structure of brick and nicely arranged on the inside. There are two large class rooms which can be thrwn into the main audience room thus giving a seating capacity of 30O No one realized what an orna- ment to Tempe this church would be, until it approached completion. Tempe seems destined to be city of churches.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

''The following table shclws the con- ditiOn of the schools of the county dur ing the past year:
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

Samuel Brown could not be left out and Tempe given full showing. Mir Brown is owner of a large black cmithing and woodwork shop. He has served four years on the board Of pub lie school trustees and has recently been elected. without opposition, to serve three years longer MT Brown represented Tempe .and MaricOpa county in the last territorial legisla ture and returned to his constituents with no dimunition of their favorable regard for him.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

M L. Thew. the only exclusive dry goods and sig1e merchant in Tempe, opened his store less than a year ago. MT Thew came from New York and named his store after his state. He occupies one Of the hest stands in town and is building up a trade.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

Theodore Nicholas is one of the prin- cipal property owners of Temp&, is al ways interested in Tempe's p4ogress and never fails to show that int$fest in a substantial manner. Since 4ettling in Tempe five years ago he ha$ built row of four brick homes and pNt up
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

TEMPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Tempe is called the Athens of Ari- Aa, being the site of the territorial ymal and is proud of one of the best
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

f management Of A R. McCamby it holds it's old tims place in the opinion of it's patrons Mr McCamby knows well how to accotnmcdate the weary and hungry.
 William Rorig's apiary. three miles east of Tempe, has 300 colonies of Italian bees. It ranks among the best in the valley and with the careful and slIillful management given it by Mr. Rorig, returns each year 9 fair profit to that gentleman. In connection with the apiary Mir RoTig has a plant fo" the manufacture Of apiarian supplies, and is also agent for the A. J. Root company, the largest supply dealers in the world. The apiary has made MT. Rorig one Of the substantial men of the south side.
 c. H. ArChbaId is the owner Of fine apiary two miles south Of Tempe. The apiary has 18O stands, most Of which are three-st0ry, which makes the apiary equal ro 250 s,ands of ordinary size MT Archibald is a practical bee keeper and is welded to his business. He has great faith in it and confidently looks forward to the time when he can live in comparative luxury.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

"Henry's Place" always fills it's own er Henry Frisch. with pride whenever he surveys it. The restaurant and oyster p5ri.0rs are headquarters for cattlemen during eating hours. Wines and beer and drinks of all descriptions are served with meals Henry's Place is perhaps the best equipped place in Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

J. Webster Johnson has gathered around him on a pretty ranch two miles south of Tempe, a large stock Of blooded poultry and large apiary of strong and produce colonies cf bees. The best breeds of chickens are, raised by MT Johnson. who does a large business in fancy stock. Poultry is a new business in the Salt River valley, but several men like MT Johnson are making it one of the factors of the val ley's wealth and are placing it in line to become enc of it's principal sources of revenue.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-31

The w H. Ryder's lumber yard is one of Tempe'S old business institu- tions. Besides lumber full line Of paints and oils, buggies, wagons. farm ing machinery and building material is kept in stock Under the able man agement of w s. Johnston, the busl ness has grown to large proportions, and in a large measure has made Tempe Headquarters for supplies in these lines
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
HOUSE CANAL BILL.
Committee Undecided ns to Whnt
Action VIII pc Taken.

Another meeting OF the House Commerce
Committee passed yesterday without
action on The Nicaragua Canal. 1t seems
fairly evident that certain members of the
committee are deliberately trying 10 talk
the canal to death in the committee room
The agents OF the Pacific railroads freely
predict thai no bin will be reported at
this session. and there is a growing prob
ability that they will prove 10 be right.
There is, however, a curious story going
the rounds to the effect that some of the
leading railway opponents of the canal
have recently formed digging company,
and have secured understandings with both
the Grace syndicate and the Maritime Ca
nal Company TO do the work whichever
wins, as the price of Withdrawing their
opposition. II is argued that If the Gov
eminent builds the canal the railway mag
mates will have influence enough to secure
the required contracts.
The entire meeting Of the committee to-
day was taken up in argument as TO the
necessity OF acquiring the concessions of
the companies. and under which mode of
procedure progress would be most rapid
Absolutely no conclusion was reached,
even as TO the smallest details Of the work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
TO CARRY SPANIARDS HOME
Government Contracts With tho
Cnmpnmin TrnmsntInnticn.

The Secretary OF War has completed ar
engagements with the Campania Trans
atlantica, through its representative. x.
y c. Smith, for the transportation of
1000 Spanish prisoners now in the Philip
pine Islands to ports in Spain. The Cam
pania Transatlantica is a Spanish corpora
ton. and. in accord with the Secretary of
Wars desire to have the prisoners trans
ported by a Spanish company, TO relieve
the American Government from the re-
sponsibnity. has offered its services
The matter was first brought to the at
tention of the department by General
Otis at Manila. He informs the Secretary
of War that two vessels belonging to the
company are now at Manila and are about
TO return to Spain. They have agreed to
convey the prisoners at the lowest price
agreed upon between this Government and
any company that should bid for the SER
vice.
Bids have already been advertised Tor
and a number OF them are now at New
York and San FrGrcisco. They will be
opened ON February l. There are about
$4,000 Spanish soldiers in the Philippines
who are entitled to repatriation under the
agreement between the United States and
Spain. The vessels of the Campania
Transatiantica can comfortably accommo-
date goo passengers each. The contract
AS agreed upon only calls for the trans
portation Of two thousand soldiers The
rest OF the work will be done by the conf
pany making the most satisfactory bid.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS.
Justices Cole and Hagner Before the
Public Grounds Committee.

The Committee On Public Buildings and
Grounds held meeting yesterday. at which
appeared a number Of gentlemen adyocat-
ing municipal building in the District
of Columbia.
Judges Hagner and Cole, OF the District
courts, explained the insufiiciency and in
adequacy of the present accommodations
for the city government and the danger
from fire to the city records. Justice
Coles idea was 10 build wing on each
side OF the present City Hall, and after
they were completed to tear out the ex-
listing building.
Commissioners Ross and Wight discussed
the needs of the District government, and
entered plea for better accommodations.
They contended that the present buildings
were totally insufficient for the needs of
the CITY