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Cochise review., 1901-02-09
GOING TO EXTREMES.

We note by the Phoenix papers that MT. St. Charles has introduced a bill in the legislature providing for the payment of $1,600 for publishing the proceedings of the legislature, and specifying the Phoenix Daily Enter prise and Arizona Daily Gazette as the beneficiaries. No doubt Mir. St. Charles is dominated by generous impulse and brotherly feeling in the intro duction of this bill, as he is of the newspaper himself, and knows from experience how often the balance is on the wrong side of the ledger. Still, this appropriation is so uncalled for, and is intended to pay the newspapers for publishing only the news, which they are at all times glad to do without remuneration, that the REVIEW must enter a protest from Cochise county, notwithstanding the fact that we will probably bring down the wrath of the two leading dailies of the capital city upon our inotfensive head.
 In the first place, the reports pub lished in the Phoenix dailies are noth- ing more than general news report of the mostD important events, and the converting of the legislature in Phoe- nix is heralded by more than one newspaper office as affording a two.col umn article of ''good stuff which was formerly occupied by clippings and a scattering of boiler plate. It is news which the subscribers to these papers anxiously await, and without it, their subscription list would materially de- cline during the period of sixty days when the legislature is in session. It is news which the newspaper men themselves vie with each other in ob- taining, and bill to pay these news papers for publishing the news is un- reasonable and uncalled for, and a piece of unnecessary extravaganza which the readers of the above men toned papers in all parts of the terri tory will not approve. It is such prop ostiOns as these on the part of the pse of Arizona that has led to the apparent supposition in the minds of the general public that newspaper men in general are band of robbers.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

IT is understood on good authority that Carrie Chapman Catt and other we'll known woman suffragists will ar rive in Phoenix within two weeks for the purpose of influencing the legis- lature in regard to woman suffrage. It is said that local influences are working to secure their aid.-Enterprise.
 The above paragraph does not strike lerror to the hearts of the great multi tude of "antis" in the territory. Carrie" was with us two years ago and when the bill came to a vote in the Council sat directly back of Council man Warner from Cochise county and repeatedly "jabbed" him with her umbrella. But of no avail. The bill was defeated.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

ACT No F of the Arizona Legislature introduced by Mike Gray of this county, provides that the appointment of any permanent deputy constable in this territory must hereafter be ap- proved by the Board of Supervisors. The same bill provides that hereafter no justice of the peace or constable shall receive any fees in vagrancy cases which in the aggregate shall exceed the sum of thirty dollars per month for each officer, including fines collected by each of them. The bill further provides that all fines collected in access of said amount shall be de- posted with the county treasurer. The bill in our opinion is good one. Thirty dollars per month on ''vag" cases is a pretty good income.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

THE fire on Tuesday evening again demonstrated the efficiency and valu- able services of the volunteer fire de- parment. The saving of the Metho dist church Tuesday was due entirely to their timely arrival and prompt work after they were on the ground, An organization of this kind who risk their lives and give their services gratis for the benefit of the community at large is deserving of liberal support and hearty encouragement.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

THE bill introduced in the legislat ure providing for the payment of $l6O0 to two daily papers at Phoenix for publishing a news report of the leg lative proceedings should be amended as as to require a stenographic report of each days proceedings to be taken and published next morning, yer batim - same as the Congressional Record.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09
A SERIOUS PROBLEM.

The recent action of the Interior De- partment in ordering all sheep from the forest reserves of Arizona has thrown the people of Coconino and | Navajo counties into frantic efforts to | have these final orders rescinded, or at least delayed in being put in force. i The board of supervisors and citizens of Flagstaff started committee to Washington two weeks ago to inter- cede with President Mckinley to an- null or modify the order of the Interior Department for the exclusion of the sheep. No sooner had the Flagstaff committee started for Washington than public meeting was held in Phoenix and a committee appointed and hurried off to Washington to pre- sent the opposite view of the contro- versy to that represented by the Flag staff people.
 The exclusion of sheep from the for est reserves will practically destroy the principal industry in northern Ari- zona other than mining, and will de- prive the business men of Flagstaff, Williams and Holbrook of their prin- cipal source of trade.
 The determined fight being made by Phoenix in this matter, it seems to US, is hardly justifable. The theory of grazing sheep on the forest reserves may be correct, but so far as our ob servations have been, no accomplished damage can be pointed to on account of, the sheep in the forests of northern Arizona, where they have been for many years. Twelve years ago there was the same complaint of shortage of water in the irrigated valleys of Ari- zona as now, yet during the last dec- ade thousands of additional acres have been put under successful cultivation.
 In the Gila valley, in Graham county, the amount of land cultivated is proba- ply double what it was ten years ago, and while there is complaint of short age Ol Wdl6t UueFS IS no more Undn ten years ago. When plenty of snow falls during the winter in the mountains forming the water shed of the Gila river, water is plentiful; when there is little snow in these mountains water becomes scarce, and the people of the Gila valley have never learned that all their troubles on account of water shortage were attributed to the sheep in northern Arizona. If the sheep are driven from northern Arizona they will probably be brought south by their owners, who will insist on having range room where now only cattle graze on the public domain. Cattle and sheep cannot both occupy the same range and there will be more trouble.
 We believe it is better for all con- cerned to allow the sheep to remain where they are and try to get some law or rule preventing the annual incur sion of the sheep onto cattle ranges, which is manifestly unjust.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

THE REVIEW is glad to see editor McCord president of the Arizona Press Association. He is one of the ablest men now pushing pencil in Arizona and will be able to suggest many fair and equitable laws which will be beneficial to the newspapers of Arizona. Bro. McCord, allow us to suggest law requiring all corpora tions organized outside of Arizona to have their articles of incorporation published in newspaper in Arizona before doing any business in the terri tory. Home corporations are required to make such publication, and if New Jersey corporations desire to do busi- ness in Arizona compel them to ''show their hand" by publishing their arti- cles of incorporation.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09
OF VITAL IMPORTANCE.

Last week in the Senate of the | United States an amendment was adopted to the Indian appropriation bill providing for the appropriation of $l00,000 for the further investigation of the San Carlos site for storage reservoir, the water so stored to be used by the Pima Indians for irriga- tion purposes, and also by white set tiers along the route of the canal for the reclamation of arid lands which could be covered by water from the canal. The insertion of the amend ment in the Senate was not accom- plished without sharp debate on both sides of the chamber, which showed quite conclusively to the friends of the national irrigation project just where they may expect the most opposition, and, strange to say, this opposition seems to be the strongest from Sena- tors of the New England states, who annually receive millions from the na- tional treasury in aid of their harbors and rivers, and who object to the ap- propriation of few dollars to practi cally ascertain the results that have been proven theoretically time and time again, and which means the mak- ing of new homes and bringing into ,1t ct nf aO1lpnItl1- ral land which is now nothing but an arid waste and an eyesore to the entire United States. The most bitter oppo- sition came from Senator Platt of Con- necticut, who has an idea that there is an immense undertiow in the Gila river which can be raised to the surface at the Indinn reservation and an abund- ance of water provided for the use of the Indians. Arizonans who have had any experience with irrigating streams know he impracticability of such a system. The underfow to be found beneath the surface of the Gila river is never nothing more than an under ground lake which has been formed by seepage, and which is quickly ex- hausted when means are taken to bring the water to the surface. This is i'm practicable, and has been proven so at many different places throughout the entire west. Mr. Platt, in the course of his remarks, made a bitter attack on the Geological Bureau and the sur veys they have made in the west, but falls readily into line with the opinion of one man, whose name is Graves, that the proper way for the govern ment to irrigate the reservation is by means of the underfow, which under flow does not exist for the purposes of irrigation.
 The amendment was finally adopted and the bill has gone to the conference committee of both houses.
 Its ultimate fate will be watched with bated breath by the entire west, especially by those states within whose boundaries are found vast acreage of arid lands which can be irrigated by the building of government reservoirs, and by the friends of the friendly Pima Indians, who have been in a starving condition for the past five years.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09
WHAT THEY SAY.

"You can say that the smallpox patient, under the care of Dr. Me- Lean, is making rapid recovery" said Dr. F. A. Sweet, chief surgeon and physician of the Copper Queen com pany. "While it is hardly time as yet for the appearance of new cases, if none are discovered by the end of the week we may consider the smallpox scare at an end."
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

AN eight-hour bill has been intro duced in the legislature. This prob- ably means reduction in the scale of wages paid by some mining companies if the bill becomes law.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

"It is interesting to look at the bull lion tax bill from a common sense point of view'' said mining man of promi- nence this week. "In the first place the bill provides for taxing the net output of mines in this territory. That is, after deducting the operating ex- penses of the mine, cost of improve ments about the plant, etc., the net output will be subject to taxation. Suppose for two or three years there was no NET output, the entire earnings of the mine having been used to de- velop the mine-add new machinery, improve the plant, etc., how could the counties of the territory conduct their affairs of government during this period? And besides it would be some what difficult to ascertain the net out put of mine while the gross output could be readily ascertained and would by far be the best and most equitable method of taxing mines in this terri tory. have seen the gross output from Arizona mines for 1899 estimated at $40, 0,000,000 the United Verde alone produced upwards of S6,000,000. It would not require a very heavy tax on $40, ,000, ,000 to produce considerable revenue"
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

TIE REVIEW had much rather see the sheep occupy the forest reserve of northern Arizona than to see them on the cattle ranges of southern Arizona
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

s. K. Williams, Justice of the Peace, was in high state of glee over the wording of house bill No. IT, which was introduced In the legislature last week by Col. Mike Gray of this county. ''Did you notice the way section ? of that bill reads ?" said the justice. "Why, it says No constable or justice of the peace shall hereafter receive any fees in vagrancy cases which in the aggregate shall non exceed the sum of thirty (S30) per month for each officer, including fines collected by each of them.' That section says just as plain as the English language can talk that hereaf ter we shall not receive any thing less than $30 month. That's a law good enough for me, and Col. Gray is my friend for the future," and the justice chuckled to himself. Evidently there was a mistake made by the printer or copying clerk. Col. Gray's intentions are good, and he will proba- bly, get his bill straightened out before it comes up for final passage.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

Governor Muaphy says that he did not recommend the removal of the land office from Tucson, but asked that the Surveyor Generals office be taken to Phoenix owing to the central location.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

The 'bullion tax, ''prison removal" and county division" are three topics minds of many legislators, but which, to man up tree, looks as if they would destroy one another. Any one of these measures is sure to be met by one or both the others and all will go through or none unless there should be an accident somewhere along the line aof perations.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

Making counties with nothing to support them but mining reminds us that it was during the boom mining days of Nevada when that territory was made state. That state has been lon its uppers" for years and today has a population of less than 50,000. Bull lion tax for the mines, high license for prize fights and other sinful de- bauchery has been resorted to raise revenue to support the state.-Bul- letin.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

E. B. Mason, proprietor of the Bis. bee Water company, was asked this week by REVIEW reporter what he thought the outlook for the water sup ply next summer was? In reply MT. Mason said: "The outlook at this time for good water supply during the summer months is exceptionally good. Plentiful rains during last week, fol- lowed by snow in the mountains, has given an increased snpply on hand at the present and promises sufficient amount for the summer. From pres ent indications we will have more rain and snow during the present month. '" The water question, as the city grows larger, is becoming a serious question with our people.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

Within the next sixty days you will see the electric light plant and the new ice plant in successful operation" !" said Mr. James Brophy, manager of the Bisbee Improvement company. The electric light plant has capacity for 1900 lights, and if necessary could probably furnish more. The machinery is all in place and we are now delayed awaiting the arrival of one car of wire and another of poles, which were or dered the eighth day of January. As soon as this material arrives the Vest inghouse people will send man from the east to start the new plant. The new machinery for the ice plant is in place and will begin operations about the first of April.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

Instead of abolishing the board of equalization, a law increasing their powers and authority by giving them the power ito assess the property of large mining and other corporations in the territory would be move in the right direction. n.--Journal- Miner.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

We fear that an army of legislative clerks armed with shears and copies of the revised statutes will collate copies of the code commission report which the commission would fail to recognize. Republican.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

There are lot of mangy old chronic politicians hanging around Phoenix about now who ought to be serving the human race behind a pair of blow handles. Why don't they give the young fellows chance?
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

Kean St. Charles has introduced a bill in the legislature to abolish the territorial board of equalization. The editorial in the Gazette, at the nod of Governor Murphy, Vickers, Hanna, ct al, warts to know, in its most plaintive notes, what the legislature proposes to put in its place. When the territorial board of equalizing the Murphy inter- ests whhich deepen into the pocket of Murphy ct al, is repealed it is up to the boards of supervisors of the differ ent counties. It is not necessary for the chairman of the different boards of supervisors to meet as a territorial board of equalization, It is only ne- cessary for the different county boards of supervisors to meet as boards of equalization every year and tax the property within their respective coun- ties. If it should happen that a rail road passes through two or more counties all the boards have to do is to confer with each other as to the proper amount of taxation. This can be done without expense to the taxpayer.-En- terprise.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

"It seems" explains William Stiles, the Arizona train robber and profess sional preacher. 'that the world is get ting so you don't know who to trust" A great many people in this part of the world know they can't trust Mir. Stiles.-Republican.
Cochise review., 1901-02-09

There is not one good and substan- tial reason for the removal of the terri torial prison, while there are score of indisputable reasons why it should re- main where it is. Safety and economy are two of these reasons.-Star.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-07-09
A Tame Crow and some Patty-Pan

ssHe was a fat, helpless baby crow.
writes Florence Morse Kingsley of The
Young Gentleman of the Woodshed,' in
.'The Ladies' Home Journal for June.
ssWe named him Tom, and he grew like
the proverbial weed. His prankish pro-
pensities came more and more into evil
dence as the summer wore by. Small
bright objects, such as teaspoons, thin
bles and the scalloped tins called patty
pans, had to be ealously guarded. But
despite the noisy protests of the cook the
patty-pans, continued to disappear. AT
last I found the new use to which Master
Tom had put these coveted articles. I
had been awakened several mornings at
an untimely hour by a slight tinlSling,
jingling noise, proceeding apparently from
tthe tin covered veranda roof just out
side nay window. On one occasion I
fancied I heard Toms peculiar low
chuckle of amusement. Stealing noise
lessly to the windowT peeped out. Sure
enough there were Tom and the patty
pans. Seizing one In his peak he would
fly up about five or six feet then drop it.
The glitter of the tin, as it fell through
the bright sunshine, and its clatter as it
struck the roof, seemed to afford him the
most exquisite amusement, for he repeat
ed the performance dozen times or
more, ending, as he heard the housemaid
open the front door, by neatly packing
his shining toys into an angle Of the roof
where they had heretofore escaped no-
tice." ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-07-09
NO FUSS At TRENTON.
Barker Shudders When He
Reaches Jail Passes
the Governor.
Special to "The Jersey city News.")

Special to sThe Jersey City News.")
TRENTON, July 8, 1901.-Not even
sign of a demonstration marked the ar
rival of Thomas G. Barker, the assailant
of the Rev. John Keller of Arlington,
when he reached the State Prison yester-
day morning to begin serving his five
years term.
To prevent any such occurrence, the
time of Mr., Barkers coming was not
made generally public. He was accom-
panied by Deputy Sheriff Hague OF Jersey
City and at his own request walked from
Clinton street station to the prison in
stead of being driven in a cab.
Mr.. Barker talked freely concerning
general current events, places he passed
and life at the prison, but studiously
sGyo,dod discussing in any way his con-
nection with the shooting of the Rev.
i Mr. Keller.
In turning a corner close to the prison,
a billboard came into view, displaying an
advertisement by a New York paper
which read: why Barker Shot Keller. (
Barker stopped suddenly at signt of this,
gazed intently at it for a few moments,
and then resumed his journed without
having uttered word of comment.
Barker manifested much interest in the
potteries, wire mills and other large man
ufacturing establishments along the route.
MIR. Barker could not disguise shud-
der which shook his frame at the forbod-
ing walls of the prison doomed up after
crossing the canal. He seemed surprised
at the location of the prison, believing
that it was situated somewhere IN tho
country instead of in a thc6ly populated
district. The grim exterior reminded him
forcihly of the old Tombs of New York,
and ne commented upon the general SINH
larity of the structures.
AS he entered the portals, Mr.. Barker
| passed Governor Voorhees,, who, with the
special committee of the Board of Par
dons was making an investigation of the
cases to come before the board at its next
session.
After the usual entries were made in
the prison records, Barker was turned
over to the barber,by whom his mustache
was shaved off and his hair cropped close
to his head. He will not be assigned to
any work for few days.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-07-09
50 YEARS ON THE FORCE
Capt. McKaig Gets His
Seventh Stripe Next
Thursday.

.'If I live until Thursday, I will have
served thirty-five years on the poAce
force said Captain Archie Mckaig to
a reporter of 1.-THE News last night The
Captain will then have the seventh gold
stripe added to his other half-dozen,
which now adorn his coat sleeves.
Captain McKaig is now in command of
the Communipaw avenue station house,
his old stamping ground where he has
lived the best part of his life. In all
those years on the force he has been in
other precincts, but a very few, perhaps
not more than five years.
For the good Of the service
he was shifted over to the OAK
land avenue precinct some months
ago. Then he came back again Ie~
months ago. doubtless to end his days III
his old precinct and Captain Kelly was
transferred to the Oakland avenue hta-
ton house.
There is only one man in the depart
ment who has been longer on the force
than Captain McKaig, and he is Sergeant
Michael Walsh, the night sergeant at
Police Headquarters. Sergeant Walsh
record is a couple of months more than
Captain McKaig's. The Captain has
grown grey in the service, but he does
not think of retiring yet. He. says he VIII
continue his work just as long as ne can.
He is a veteran of the Civil War.
The captain says in regard to the re-
cent action of the Police Board in finding
him a months pay that was month al
hard labor at cost of s166.66. This, he
says. was almost as great sentence as
Minnie Lawrence got when she was con-
victed of running disorderly house in
Captain McKaig's precinct. MeKatg was
fined because he failed to know OF the
existence of the. house and arrest the
woman This was the only sentence he
ever received
He will celebrate the thirty-fifth an
niversary of his connection with the de-
partment on Thursday night at his home,
Bergen avenue and Oak street