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Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
MR. PORTERs RESIGNATION
Sue ,essor to be Chosen at Next Board
 of Trade Meeting.

4 special meeting C. the Board O. Trade was held last night for the pur- pose of receiving the resignation of President B. F. Porter. In submitting his resignation MT. Porter said that he had never worked more willingly than he had done in the C.Ece he was about to lay down. His heart had been in it and there was nothing he desired more to see than the prosperity of the boa I'd. lie had the best feeling for this sect on and he could be at all times called upon in the intere- of Phoenix and the Salt River valley.
 It was ordered that the following be spread upon the minutes O. the board.
 That we accept tle resignation of MT. B. F. Porter as president of the Phoenix and Maricopa County Board Of Trade with extreme regret. From personal knowledge we can testify to the unvarying courtesy. the sound Judgment and the broad public spirit with which he has at all times during his term Of office administered the af- fairs of this board. Tn his leaving. the valley loses a good citizen, the city Q roadgauged man, and this board a highly esteemed and valuable member and official"
 The matter of electing a successor to Mir. Porter will be taken up at the next meeting of the board which will be held on Tuesday, December l6.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
Phoenix Light and Fuel Co. Entering
 Upon New Enterprises.

The enterprise and push displayed by those conducting the Phoenix Light G Fuel Go. should certainly give conf dence to the weak brothers of this val ley as to it's future growth.
 They have within the past week made contracts for 1000 rse-power steam plant to use as an auxiliary in connection with their large water pow CT plant recently completed. Th.s steam auxiliary will consist of the highest type of steam apparatus, Stirl- ing boilers, Wheeler condenser; also steam driven turbines, which is the latest motor power driven by steam. In a few days there will be a gas en- gineer here to make estimates on Q duplicate gas generator set. of double the capacity of the one now in use. and they are also getting estimates on putting down from one to three twelve inch deep wells for water. feeling that they can use their power. after the light load goes off at night, for this purpose, as they are assured they can find ready demand for this for irrigat- ing purposes.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
COUNTRY CLUB TEA
O. P. Morton Won the Finals in the
 Tennis Tournament.

The first regular Saturday afternoon tea of the season was given at the Country club yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Akers and Mrs. Oberfelder served refreshments and a~large and jolly par ty was entertained. There were more goli players on the links than on any previous Saturday this season and some good scores were made. Tennis came in for it's share of popularity and both courts were busy. The finals of the tournament which was begun Thanks giving were played off by Mor- ton and Penic and resulted in a victory for Morton. The house committee has planned an informal party to be held at the club house next Tuesday to which all members of the club are in vited to be present.
 Preparations for the annual Christ mas ball are well under way and un- doubtedly this will be the society event of the season. The ball will be held Friday, December 19 at the Hotel Adams. The general committee on ar engagements for inc ball will meet at the parlors of the Hotel Adams Wed nosday at o'clock to complete the arrangements.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
TEMPE

T. j. Hagan Of Los Anegeles, who arrived in Tempe about ten days ago. has been spending a few days in Bis bee and returned here yesterday. Mr. Hagan expects to remain in Tempe for a short time in the transaction of busi- ness.
 W. H. Black, associated with the Standard Iron Works of Phoenix, luncheoned at the Casa Loma ye3ter- day.
 4. B. Harris from Ohio is recent arrival in Tempe and will spend the winter here in the interest of his health
 Attorney Richardson and wife of Phoenix were Tempe visitors yester- day.
 NJ. L. Duffy has sold his 40 acre ranch lying south oi Tempe to John Flumer.. felt.
 Today will be Rally Day at the M F. church south. The special exercises at II a. m. will be of a musical and literary nature. The text of Rev. Moure's evening sermon will be Run and Speak to the Young Man.
 Mayor Brown has spent the past week in Tucson in the transaction of business.
 John Hubbard of Mesa called on his Tempe friends yesterday en route to Phoenix.
 A meeting of the Tempe Ministerial association will be held tomorrow ev- ening at the Congregational church A paper on "Woman's Suffrage" will be read by Dr. KIoss.
 Rev. H. I. Farr and wife are the re- cipients of a beautiful autograph quilt. the gift of the ladies Of the First M. E. church O. Hurley, South Dakota. Rev. Farr recently served this congregation as it's pastor and the quilt contains the autographs of 24O members of the con gregation and is greatly appreciated by Rev. and Mrs. Farr.
 L. D. Yeager and wife drove over to Phoenix yesterday.
 Jack Steward of Mesa was in Tempe yesterday
 E. Schmidt and S. Miller had some very neat sign work done upon their show windows yesterday by a travelling artist.
 Several representatives of the Spaul- ding Buggy company arrived in Tempe yesterday.
 The residence CT Mrs. Holmes, who lives just east of Tempe was the Ioca- ton of one of the merriest crowds of young people on Friday evening that often gather for a social time The oc- casion was that cf junior social of the Congregational church and was largely attended by the juniors and
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
Personal Mention


C. F. Hazelton and Hosea Greenhaw arrived here yesterday from Globe.
 Governor Brodie returned yesterday morning from Tucscn where he has been attending a meeting of the board Of university regents.
 Hono-a L. Hough md daughter, Olive, have arrived ia Phoenix after spending the summer months with friends in Homestead, Pa.
 Miss Bayiess and l.. Bayless of Col umbia, Mo: Robert Muldrcw of Mesa. end H. Bercher of Mesa registered at the Ford hotel yesterday.
 Among the north bound passengers this morning were: Louise and Martha Rerdagne for Sacramento; J. Q. A. King. Walter Bennett and Judge Ba- ker for Prescott.
 Among the passengers leaving on last nights NJ. q P. train Tor tho south were: A. Cavalto for old Beach; Thomas Hill for San Francisco; John Meyer for Benson: Seth Pearson, Se- attle; w. F. Baker for Bisbce; l.. II. Dcnrelly for Fl Poso.
 The following ncrned guests regis tered at the Hotel Adams yesterday: A. r. SupQ.ger. John J. Hawkins. Pres colt: W. r.. Baker. W. F.. Cumbeck. J. F.. Wool San Francizoo; J. II. Brook house, Kansas City; w. A. Drowne, Richard Miller, F. Ashforth and wife
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

night when the members of his flock called upon him uaannounced in the fulhllment of plans for a donation par ty. Many valuable things were ten Cered to him in a pleasing speech by Mrs. J. w. Bolton. to which he re- eponded. Those present were Mrs. Lewis. Philip Green. Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Varnes, Ms. Branch, Mrs. A. Green, MT. and Mrs. Silvers. Mrs. Rid ley. Mrs. Annie Williams, Annie smith. Mrs. Crumball. Mrs. Bolton.
 COWBOY TOURNAMENT. - Ar rangoments arc progressing nicely for the Cowboy tournament to be held un- der the management of Jack Gibson at Eastiake park, December 24. %. 25. As has been previously announced this tournam ent i5 to be an exhibition Of skill in cowboy sports. only acknow- ledsed champions being allowed to participate There will be team work the first two days. three counties being represented by two men each and the finals will be contested for on the third day There will be some handsome prizes and the steer tying contests will be the chief events of a general programme of broncho riding, flag picking and similar sports.
 THE WOMAN'S EDITION.-The splendid magazine. a aingle issue of which will be published in Phoenix about the 18th inst. by the ladies Of the Fifth Avenue Christian church is com ing on apace. As are all things that come from fair woman's hands. it will be "a thing of beauty and a joy for ever" It's columns will sparkle with the wit and wisdom of ArizCla s brightest women. Splendid wri;e-ups of Arizona and her beautiful capital city will be among its interesting fea- lures. Its pages will be garnished with fine halftones of many fire houses business houses. landscapes and ba- bies. Five thousand copies will be printed. Readers will have to hurry to get one.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
AmUSementS.
THE FAMOUS PASSION PLAY.

For the first time the people of Phoe- nix will have an opportunity of wit messing a genuine reproduction in life motion scenes of the famous Ober- Ammergau Passion Drama which will be presented by the Yarmouth com pany next Wednesday night at St. An thony's hall in aid of the Catholic church. The manager. Professor Kar- mont comes from New Zealand on a visit to Bavaria and is en route home after presenting this sacred play in most of the leading cities of the world where the press notices speak in very high praise of his work. The Passion Play will be an appropriate entry to Christmastide and all that modern art and invention have achieved in the way of true and successful reproduc- ton is guaranteed.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

ar1 Miss U.ri.rcd ArhfortA. New Ycrk: H. r. Wilson, ". Campbell, Los Angeles; T. J. Sparks, Red Rover: R. F. Slocum, Providence, F. l.: J. C. Dcnaldson, Detroit; T,. +. Urquhart, Denver; s. Spear and wife, Galesburg, H.; T.. ShnrEcn and wife, St. Joseph, No
 ". E. Poneroy. who is managing the Greene and Harlcw mining properties on tho Yaqui river, was in the city yes torday. He has been visiting friends at Mesa. Ee let last night for MeXi. leo.
 Among the guests registering at the Commercial hctal yesterday were: AL bert Lee of Portland; J. ". Brown, St. Paul: A. r. Doron. Chicago; A. A. Whitney and R. NJ. Taulman of Los Angeles; w. L. Wallace, wife and son of Cottage Grove, Oregon; J. V. Ed wards of MaricCp1; Frank Mccartney. Nebraska City. Neb.; C. A. Kessler, St. Joseph.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

Dress Making.-Leave orders with Mrs. Alice Tomlinson, Central Land Office.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
Additional Local

| ! A SHORT TRIP.-Vernon l.. Clark left for Tucson last night on a shor t business trip.
 VISITING IN TUCSON.-Mrs. Web ster Street left last night for Tucson for a few days visit with Judge and Mrs. w. H. Barnes.
 STOLE SOME BAGGAGE-Some miscreant broke into the baggage room at the M. & P. depot last Sunday morn ing and stole three pieces of baggage.
 WATER MEETING.-The executive committee of the water storage com mittee will meet Monday morning at 9 o'clock in conference with George H. Maxwell and Judge Kibbey.
 STOCK SHIPMENTS.-Thr cars of beef cattle were shipped to San Diego last night via the M. & P. by R. II. Benton and one car of milch cows was shipped to Tucson by S. J. Mcdonald.
 STRIKE AT JEROME.-Boiler mak- CTS arriving here yesterday from ter ome announce that the seven men em- ployed as boiler makers at the United Verde mine at $4 per day, demanded s4.50. A proposition to compromise at S4.25 was refused and the men quit work. '4
 PLEASING CONGRATULATIONS B. F. Porter. who resigned the super intendency of the NJ. & P. & S. R. V. railroad a few days ago yesterday re- ceived from Francis Cutting, president of the company the following very pleasing telegram: Just received your letter of the 3d. Congratulate you on having secured such remunerative posi- tion.''
 A SURPRISE PARTY. Rev. A. Wagner. pastor of the A. M. E. church was greatly pleased and surprised last
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

CAPT. -CREE'S CLOSE CALL.-Cap- tain Cree, who i5 operating the Fort Pitt Arizona mine cast of Wickenburg, came home last Monday suffering from an attack of pneumonia contracted in the rainstorm a few days before to which he was exposed He was able yesterday to be out for the first time having been very sick. He gays the mine is now being worked by a force of half dozen men and larger opera
 tions arc contemplated in the near fu- turC. A good force of men is working on the crosscUt in the Buckhorn mine less than a mile from the Fort Pitt
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

We are offering household furnishing goods at very low prices; also guitar and water cart at a bargain Second hand Store
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
The Phoenix Building and Loan As.
 SeGiati0D,

Report of the condition of the Phoenix Building and Loan Association, at Phoenix, in the Territory of Arizona, at the close of Business October 30, 1Q0O.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

1902:
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts | ss due from Directors $l24, ,905 g7 Due from Stockholders and Borrowers . .......- 4,s9e @ Real estate Contrncis...... 9,277 g2 Banking House. Furniture and Fixtures .-.......... 25O Co Other nt al EsIate...... 12,3S7 73 Di-cOunt on Dues Paid in Advance ..........s..... Al O0 1ressurer's Casa Balance 2,l56 s7 ToTAL...-....-.-..... sl53,Il II
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid 10 o............ $I47 337 C6 Surplus, Ddes on Stocks paid in ad- Undivided Profits .......... 2lI II Time Certificates of De oslt ~ 3i54 3S interest .... .-....---.-.-..--.--..... lO3, 2i TOTAL - .......-. ........ I55.4Io 1I TERRITORY OF ARIZONA,
 COUNTY OF MARICoPA, lss- l, R. H. GreenF, secretary of the above-named bank co solemn y swesr hat the above state ment is true to the best "f my Knowledge and belief RH. GREENE, Secretary Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 5th day Of Dec, i9O2. Ii. A WEIRICK,
 Notary Public. My commission expires Sept 25, isOc. CokRRcT-Attest:
 HARVEY J. LEE, r,;r~c,o,.
 ANcIL MARTIN, lreetois'
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

their friends. Light refreshments were served and the evening was delight fully spent in games and conversation.
 Those who registered at the Casa Loma yesterday were: T. J. Hagan. Los Angeles; C. F. Parker. Iowa: Mrs. F. Sharman, St. Joseph, Mo; H. A. Newly. Brownwood Texas; w. H. Black, Phoenix; Walter L. Nash, Mesa; i; Maud Nash, Mesa
 The following is the programme that will be rendered this afternoon by the Tempe Merchants Band: March, Bar on, Althouse; Overture, "Oh My Southwell; two-step. Creole Belles, 9 Lampe; baritone solo, Remembrance Of Liberat," Casey; march, "The Meg senger," Farmhouse; rustic dance. "On the Village Green" Lafferty; cornet solo, "Addah." Losey; march. Third Brigade" Althouse: Star Spangled Banner"
 Miss Keller of Minneapolis, Minn.. who is spending the winter at her brothers home in Mesa, was the guest of Mrs. Petersen at the Casa Loma yesterday
 G. R. Willescroft and daughter. Miss Gertrude, spent yesterday in Tempe the guests Of friends.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

Large shipment of high rubber boots, strictly new goods, all sizes, $35O per pair. K. T. Hyder.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

PEACE DISTURBER. - Cle;nente Mendosa disturbed the peace of the residents of South Third street and was yesterday sent to jail for eleven days by Judge Gray.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
SALE AND TEA.

The ladies of Trinity Guild will hold a tea and special sale of dolls, Thurs day afternoon at Mrs. E. J. Bennltt's residence from 2 to 5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
BASEBALL CHAT

Joe Kelley. the manager and captain of
the CINCINNATI baseball team. has this to
"A man should have a most thorough
tryout, he said. 1T IL a mistake to size
rp ,p ball players ability on a game, or
a reputation OF being one OF the greatest
men In baseball as a manager and Judge
or players. and yet Hanlon did not think
league. We were playing in philadelphia
when when Lajoie and Geier Joined the Phil.
nes. Geier came touted as a star and
on nrst. After this series Hanlon told
lot or us that Latoie would never make
a National league player. but that Geier
II don't have to tell what happened.
ball player on the diamond. while Geier
simply judged by too few games. don't
ever propose to make that mistake II
Connie. Mack saws in reference to the
the list of the New York American
League IL club sent out by Ban Johnson;
sad h'Ss ne sad soad no word SsSSr Ss Say. pSs al
ieaspe manager. ao know 1ny nothing %sreSa except
nss Sdmsysr have r.. seen In the papsss beiIeys
consent can be obtained. In any event.
give him what he wanted. don't want
to be a dog in the manger. and II he can
help the New York American league team
I'd sooner see him playing there than
with the National" Mack says there are
some peculiar errors in the list, as he
knows nothing about any player by the
name OF Atwood. assigned to the Ath-
letics.
The California Baseball league Is likely
TO lose one OF It's best ump,res next year.
President Powers. OF the Eastern league.
Is said 10 have made Jack O'Connell an
enticing ofrer. and he will probably ac-
cept
Joe Corbett. who was a tower OF
strength 10 the Baltimore club In 1897. Is
telling his friends at Frisco that Man
ager McGraw wishes his services 80 bad
~ that he has been offered 5000 (O a
month for n Ave month season TO pitch
for the New Yorks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
FARES REDUCED
Il Now Costs Five Cents to
Ride TO 0akIaWn.

A reduction In the fare between this
city and Oaklawn I'm Cranston ana
Hushesdaie in Johnston, went into effect
yesterday.
The fare TO Meehanticut Park was five
cents, but when the rails were extended
two miles to Oaklawn another nickel was
demanded. The nve cent fare gives the
passengers a ride of seven miles.
The double fare In still maintained In
East Providence to Riverside, a run not
so long as that to Oaklawn. 1t is the
one bone OF contention above ali others
between the political parties OF that town,
the Citizens party being out on the Issue
OF no privileges without additional favors
to the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
WITH The COX RS

The Waterbury,. Conn, Board OF Public
Safety declined TO consider a protest call
ing the approaching Young Corbett"-
Rice fistic contest prize fight"
The board will not revoke the license
and the exhibition will take place No
vember s. In spite OF local remonstrance.
unless the state attorney interiors.
The citizens committee has continued
plans for legal steps II necessary TO pre-
vent the fight. IL the mayor and state
attorney cannot stop the night the citi-
zens propose to ask the supreme court
for an injunction.
As result OF a fracas on the street
at Mansfield, o.. Mayor Robinson has
ordered the chief OF police TO prevent
prize fights The encounter was between
w. w Carter city editor OF the News,
and Danny Webster. a 100 pound pugilist.
who has a record OF an eight round draw
with McGovern.
The motive was an article printed I'm
the paper Carter was worsted. but re-
taliated with n warrant. and the fine that
followed put a "crimp' IN webster's
bank-roll.
John Hertz manager of Benny Yanger.
Chicago featherwcieht. has epprised
Or Ordway. who does business for the
country that N Terry McGovern does not
go abroad he will let Yanser take his
place 10 meet Ben Jordan. II Yanser
goes Hertz will take Harry Forbes. the
bantam. too.
November will be busy month for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
COLUMBIA AFTER ENOS

Columbia's football practice this week
has found Coach Morley trying TO develop
good men for ends In anticipation OF Sat-
urday's game with Pennsylvania. II Co
lumbia IS TO win against the Quakers the
ends must play far better than they did
against Princeton. The greater part OF
the practice has been devoted TO having
the ends try to break up interference and
down the man with the ball. A. ]. Frai-
sier. the single sculler, who rowed in the
W freshman crew is candidate for end
and does good work. The showing OF the
ends, as a whole. however. Is decidedly
unsatisfactory.
There Is considerable worry among the
Blue and White men that Harold Weeke $
ankle does not improve. He still lmps
perceptibly, and is in no condition TO
make the end runs and hurdles that will
be required OF him on Saturday. Most
Of the other men have recovered from
their injuries received in the Princeton
game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
GRID RON co SIP

George Brooke says that Columbia has
no kicker. With poor ends. also, Col
umbia has no license to win from any of
the big teams.
Captain Joe" Reilly OF Georgetown
was very seriously hurt in the game with
Lafayette in Washington. He received
a kick on the head which made him de-
lirious. and also had three ribs broken.
Pennsylvania is getting much encour-
agement and consola ton from the vic.
terry over the heavy Bucknell eleven
Bucknell on a wet day defeated Carlisle
IN to 0.
The Pennsylvania coaches are seriously
considering placing Captain Gardiner at
right tackle In place OF Piekarski. Mar
shall, Weschler and Bennett would then
be the three backs.
Some critics pick Shevlin as another
Bloomer. whom Yale Il saving 90 batter
down the Princeton and Harvard lines
II is natural that Yale should be far
ther developed than Harvard. as the
Princeton game Is OF such Importance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
DRIVES FOR GOAL

Tonight Lawrence will open the eason
at Portland and Chelsea will play at
Lowell.
past Bannon in the opening game of the
season, and this goal was enough to
give Clinton a VII. ry.
According to the Worcester Spy the
Worcester team is known as Kittredge's s
Krew, and this team Is said to be a
strong factor In the race for the PEN
nant.
'Dickie'' Pierce Is In fine form this
year and he Is considered much faster
than he was last season, when his weight
seemed to slow down his speed consider
ably.
his pet half back. Doherty. but at the
last minute he received a letter from
the ex-soldier saying that he would be on
hand for the opening game tonight.
The Chelsea team will have fine accom-
modations. The rink has been thoroughly
repaired and this will give the team as
good a playing surface as can be found
anywhere In the circuit in New England.
The Lawrence team will be heard from
this season. Bone and Big Gavitt will
be In the rush line Canavan at center
and Charley Lations In the goal, an az
gregation Of veterans that ought to make
q splendid showing.
Clinton has the same team as last year
with the exception OF the second rush,
and Campbell. for last years Portland
team has been secured to help out Mer-
Ger. Farrell is center. Gardner half back
and eastman In the goal.