Arizona republican., 1901-05-24
THE TOWN OF sAFFoRD
Intellectual and Material Progress Going on at Great Rate.

energetic and are in touch with the most progressive movements in the country for the elevation of woman hood. They have been organized into club for a long time, and intend to keep abreast in every step of advance ment. They have chosen the name of the giant cactus. Sahuara, as their cognomen. Whats in name? A rose would smell as sweet if called violet. This plant, whose title they have adopted. is the pride of Arizona, standing forty or fifty feet high and is as large around as mans body. It fourishes on sleeping lands, proclaim ing to the world strength to stand the storms. courage to face the strongest winds, great heights to which it may aspire and vast possibilities which it may develop. This club could not have chosen more appropriate name. It is destined to exercise an unlimited power over the affairs of this country, and help to mould the opinions of the think ing class. In it the Commercial club will find a most helpful ally in matters pertaining to the uplifting and inn provement of the town. The flower they have chosen is one of the most delicate and beautiful in blossom land. It's white wax-like petals are symbol ical of truth and it's spotless bloom a type of purity; fitting emblem for those women to cherish who not only are intent upon intellectual improve ment. social and moral elevation, but !, a iy,x ha hat tel. nf h,rY,, ity around them. Their flower crowns the summit of the Sahuara plant. The very best women of the town are mem- ber:. Some of them have had training in club work in other cities. They have no time for idle gossip or envious re- marks. but realize the mighty respon- sibllity of living and the powerful force of environment. The motto is, "The greatest good to the greatest number" The colors are crimson and white, aptly illustrating warmth or cordiality and chastity.
 Parliamentary drills are given. con- stitutional knowledge acquired and leading questions of the day are dia- cussed. Mrs. Nation and her methods proved quite an interesting subject that brought forth many new ideas. The opinion prevailed, however. that if her proceedings were causing agitation and awakening the people into activity none should sit in judgment upon her manner of procedure.
 The "New Historical Novel" was also discussed. and the impression was left that 1t is an embellished dime novel. and has tendency to lower the moral tone of its readers, and blunt the finer sensibllities.
 The Commercial club of Stafford bought a large plat of ground and made city park of it. The soil was plowed and trees have been set out In an art istic manner. The band plays nicely TOW. and every Sunday afternoon open air concerts are given which are appre- ciated by a large crowd that makes the town appear very much citified.
 Considerable Improvement Is taking place. Many of the business men are having cement sidewalks laid before their buildings. The Commercial club is discussing the ways and means of providing cement sidewalks to and around the school house. We can boast of one of the most handsome school houses in the land and if they can see thc.r way to meet the expense of side walks it will be the most commenda ble undertaking next to the erection of that building. The trees set out on Arbor day are growing nicely and in a few years it will become beautiful shady nchool yard A large two story brick building with iron girders is being built ard will be the headquarters of well stocked department store when finished. School at Stafford has closed after one Of the most prosperous years in it's his tory. Stafford is particularly fortunate in having one of the tbest, if not the best, school in the territory. The board has offered to their teachers, Misses Elizabeth Caruthers, Mary Futile. Nell lie Covert and Mrs. Alice Davis, their positions again The standard of edu- cation has been raised to equal the work done in the Phoenix school. The school board has taken a oig step for ward. It wishes to hire none but ex- perienced normal school graduates, | about 2S or 90 years of age.
 The annual excursion of Elks and
 
 arrived in Stafford from Globe at the time appointed. The Commercial club had made arrangements to entertain them. The streets and grove were at tractively decorated and the guests were met at the train by a committee who had provided means to transport them to the picnic grounds. An excel lent program was rendered in the af- ternoon. The address of welcome by Hon. Wiley E. Jones was given in his usual happy manner The Globe people brought their brass band and orchestra. The Stafford band was in evidence. too. and it can be truthfully said that it was very musical and pleasant day and great crowd was in attendance The Sahuara club assisted the Commer- cial club to make the day a most agree able one for the guests. The ladies looked particularly winning with their handsome badges of crimson and white The guests were loud in their praises. of the royal manner in which they had been entertained. They all seemed to think Stafford is the only town in this beautiful valley, in which opinion their Judgment can entirely be relied upon.