The Tucson citizen., 1902-12-06
The CITY NEWS
INPHRH0RHPHS.

At o'clock this afternoon train No.
was reported two hours and half late.
The flyer is on time.
The attention of our readers is di-
rected to the full page advertisement
of l.. Zeckendorf & Co. in this issue
calling attention to their fine line OF
holiday goods. The firm of L. Zecken-
dorf & Co. was established in 1854, and
it's marvellous growth has made it the
largest and best systemized depart
ment store in Arizona. For the past
few years it has been under the man
agement of Mr. Albert Steinfeld.
The Chamber of Commerce is taking
an active interest in the Statehood
fight, and is interested in seeing that
Tucson is we'll represented. 1t will be
remembered that an excellent commit
tee was appointed to go to Washington
This committee wired Delegate Mark
Smith today as follows: Would a
delegation of business and professional
men aid materially in Statehood fight?
If so, in your opinion, wire US, and
Tucson will take the initiative with a
full representation. The other cities
in the Territory would likely follow
suit.
The annual convention of the Span
ish-American Alliance, which has been
in session all the week, came to a close
last night A banquet was rendered
to the visitors by the local members at
Rossi's last. evening. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Samuel Brown, supreme presi-
dent; R.. A. Tapia, supreme vice presi-.
dent; J. c. Moreno, supreme secretary
and M. T. Carrillo supreme treasurer
These officers, with Carlos Jacome and
DR.. F. A. Odermatt, will compose the
supreme board of trustees. DR.. Oder
matt will act as chairman.
Richard Mercer died at the hospital
today of old age He was 72 years old
and had been resident of Tucson for
thirty years. He has been at the hos
pital for over year. The deceased
was well known in the community. He
was buried from the Reilly undertake
ing parlors this afternoon.
The faculty at the University will
tender a reception to the foot ball
team this evening. The faculty is
enthusiastic over the U. of A. eleven
capturing the southwest championship
and have arranged this fete to cele-
brate. There will be toasts and
dancing during the evening.
The local divisions of THE U. B. of R.
E. will be in session tonight
The Degree of Honor will hold reg
ular meeting tonight
| The Lady Macca bees held their regu-
| lar review Thursday afternoon the elec-
| tion of officers was the order of the
afternoon and considerable interest was
manifested for that reason. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensue-
ing wear: Mrs. Lena Shand was elected
as Lady Commander; Mrs. Mary l..
Stevens, Lieutenant Commander; Mrs.
Kate Wheeler, Record Keeper; Mrs.
Evelyn Grant, Finance Keeper; Mrs.
Jennie Denig, Chaplin; Mrs, HUM,
sergeant; Mrs McGreQor, Mistress-at-
Arms: Mrs. Clements, Sentinal and
Mrs, Shortridge. Picket. The installation
of officers will take place some time in
January. The Lady Maccabees are
| growing rapidly in Tucson.
Tomorrow in every city in the country
where lodge of Elks exists memorial
services will be held. The Elks of al
orders do not forget their honored
dead. The local lodge will hold the
beautiful service at the club tomorrow.
A memorial in the shape of life-siZe
statue will be dedicated on the occa-
sion. Friends of the Elks are invited
to attend these services. A special
program has been arranged for the
event.