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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
DISASTROUS BISBEE FIRE
Was Caused By CatTipping Lamp
Over.

The disastrous fire last night which
DESTROYED the residence of William
Morris was caused by a playful kitten,
says the Bisbee Miner. The total loss
is fully $4,000.
The cat was left in a closed room
with a lighted lamp and plate of
beefstake, both being side by side on a
small table. In attempting to get at
the meat the cat pulled on the table
cloth and the lamp and meat came
down together.
When the lamp struck the floor it eX-
ploded. and the room was soon in fam
es Morris was the first to see the fire.
and attempted to get into the room,
but the doors were locked.
After the fire Mr.. Morris stated that
had he been able to break his way into
the room in which the fire started he
could have put the flames out After
falling in this he became excited. and
does not know what happened after
that.
The fire ives one of the hottes in
Risbee. The building was of frame,
and the flames devoured the pine boards
like straw.
To Mrs. NJ. Dye belongs the honorS
of the hero She rushed into the burn
ing building, and rescued her mother,
Mrs. Morris. who was lying on SICK
bed, almost helpless from fright. Later
she had to be detained by force from
returning to the building.
Lyman Parkhurst, the aged man who
was injured by the chemical cart, is in
a serious condition this afternoon.
Three of Parlxhurst's ribs on his left
side are broken. His right shoulder is
badly brcised. and his back slightly
hurt. Parkhurst is 73 years of age, and
II is doubtful if he can recover from the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31

Hyder Bros. are preparing to receive
a large shipment of shoes in the near
future, and in order to make room are
now clearing out lot of odds and ends
at greatly reduced prices.
Now that you've finished reading the
news.
Just stop and think. Don't you need
some shoes?
OR do you want o pretty shirt?
There's a place in town where they're
cheap as dirt.
In collars and ties they head the line;
Their Stetson hats are simply line.
They've a supply of sweaters full and
complete.
And their show windows always look
nice and neat.
To tell it all. there are no others
That can compare with Hyder Broth
erS,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31

Santa Clara, N. Y, Oct SO.-The es-
tate of the Orlando p. Dexter, who
was murdered Sept. 10. at his summer
home, was sold today for $4,000 to
Conger Brothers of Brushton, N Y.
and Henry Phelps, proprietor of Hotel
Oneito near Everton. n. Y.
The estate has about 10000 acres of
timber land in this county and 5000 in
Franklin county.
On the night before Mr.. Dexter. a
New York millionaire, was killed near
his summer home in the Adirondacks.
A house belonging to William Rookie
Teller located near his summer cot
tage. at Bav Pond. and occunied bv his
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. #. Grown and wife drove 20
Phoenix yesterday.
Mrs. Ellis Wilcox, who has been
spending some time here with her par
ents. returned to Phoenix yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Root left yes
terday for Aqua Caliente.
L. Z. Rich drove to the capital city
yesterday.
p o. Weary accompanied Rural Car
rier H. 4. Griffen on his route yester-
day.
j. A. Mcdonald was over from
Phoenix yesterday buying horses.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
MR.. HANSEN's RETURN.
And Other Things Concerning the
Family.

a. ]. Hansen returned Thursday
morning from an extended trip through
Utah and California. What he accom-
plished there in regard to the sugar
beet colony will be spoken of later. He
had very pleasant trip. He was ac-
companied home by his brother, DR.. A.
g. Hansen, who has just returned from
tour Of Germany and South America.
DIR. Hansen expects to remain here this
winter. Mr.. Hansen's other brother.
Julius q. Hansen. who will be remem-
bered by Tempe people as a normal
graduate, was married Wednesday to
Miss Rose Gibbs at Los Angeles. The
bride and groom are now on their way
here, where, after a few weeks visit
with a. ]. Hansen and family, thev
will make their home in Wickenburg
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
A MISREPRESENTATION.

The reporter that wrote the article in
The Republican of 2Sth styled Mis-
named Action" was misinformed. as
Attorney Billiards argument covered
no such ground as reported. There was
not e word "of proposals to marriage
mentioned by Mr.. Billiard. nor was
there even a hint made towards any
such relation between the defendant
and plaintiff. The case was simply one
wherein a verbal lease was claimed by
the defendant and denied by the plain.
tiff. And the jury believed the defend
ant,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
EQUIPPED EoR DUTY.

Uncle Sam has sent Carrier S. L. Nc
Arthur a bran new harness not made
to order but guaranteed to fit any car
rier roaming the green fields of Arizo-
ma. The harness consists of letter bag,
trimmed with leather straps and buck
les Nc. will get into the harness next
Monday and make his first trip as car
rier on Mesa Rural Route No. l. of
Mesa frees delivery.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
VISITS MESA.

c. F. Abbott and wife. who have been
visiting for the past few days with II.
Malin Lewis and family for several
days. left for Hermosillo yesterday,
where Mr.. Abbott has some valuable
mineral property. Mr.. Abbott has been
in Arizona for about two years inter-
ested in the mining industry.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
BUILDING AT DON LUIS.
-Four Business Houses and Residences
Going Up-Morc Expected Soon.

Marking the close of the week Don
Luis is taking on new appearance. in
addition TO the improvements being
made at Athletic park, and fencing in
of the grounds, a number of business
houses and residences are being erect
ed. Among these are A. j. Finerty
of Bisbee. who is putting up business
house: Mary Finerty. a residence; NJ.
A. Thompson, of Naco, a business
block; and Ernest Trek, of Naco, p
business block. The Ccchise Lumber
company have also esta blished q lum-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
Same Thing.

Passenger in the Skull Cap-What do
you think of the Sam Parks schism?
The Other Passenger Qrom New
York city)-Sam Parksism? Well,
believe the latest thought concerning
it is that it will stop about $50, 200, 900
in building improvements next year
Chicago Tribune s.--. .sz
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
GOES OVER THE ROUTE.

Carrier for Route Ne. 1. S. /. Nc
Arthur. drove over the rural mail
route yesterday and interviewed the
patrons. He found most everybody
supplied with mail boxes. supplied by
The Republican. The people seem an
xious and pleased that the route is to
be established and most everybody on
the route will patronize the service.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
MESA
MAIL BOXES.

The mail boxes have arrived and
those ordering them can get them at
Pomeroy Bros. Co. With your name
stenciled on them. Come early and
avoid the rush. The route commences
Monday. and If you have no box you
get no mail.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
AT WORK ON THE ROAD.

Road Overseer Cummings Tow has
several men and teams at work on the
new road south of the railroad. clear
ing off the brush. AS soon as it is
cleared away actual work on the road
will begin, probably some tine nexr
week. 1t will require at least two weeks
to complete it and perhaps moro.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
Inside Information.

The whale had swallowed Jonah two
days before and appeared uneasy.
Observing which, a dolphin that hap
pened along about that time playfully
asked:
What is the matter. neighbor? I'm
digester securities?"
mo" irritably responded the whale.
my trouble, / presume, would come
under the head of undigested pro-
phets. Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
THE NEW MINISTER.

rev. J. G. Rollins, the new pastor for
the NJ. E. church. has arrived and is at
home with his family at the parson-
age. He will preach his first sermon
tomorrow. choosing for his theme.
''Mjnistering to Others" There will
be the usual services in the evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
IMPROVEMENTS ON 9TH STREET

VIM. Penn has just completed gravel
ing the sidewalks on his property, both
along 8th and on the normal side. and
the work is a decided Improvement To
that part Of town. Now, IL the other
property owners in that section would
do the same. the sidewalks there would
be among the best in town
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
An Even Break.

she's girl after my own heart, ne
says"
But you know that it is whispered
on the quiet that she hasn't any mon
ey.'
Well its a notorious fact that he has
no hes rt."-Houston Post.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31

residence on Douglas boulevard BY
Judge William II. Barnes Of Tucson.
and president of the electric railway
line. The townsite company are also
erecting general office building.
which viii be 50x15O. OF stone. ard
brick, To be used by the tOwn-ite CON-
paIny, the Henry p Barbour company.
electric line, n bank, water company.
etc.-TucSon Star
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
DEATH OF AN OLD MAN.

Mariana Gonzales, father of Mrs. ].
T. Priest. died Thursday and was bu-
ried yesterday at the Catholic GENE
terry. Mr.. Gonzales had passed his 93rd
birthday and death was due to gem
a-al giving out, due to old age.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10 O'clock. and
preaching service at II a m. All are
cordially invited to attend these SER
vices.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
FROM FLORENCE,

Mrs. John Pry accompanied by Miss
Amy Carpenter, drove over to Mesa
from Florence Thursday. Tney are
visiting Mrs. Chas. Whitlow and fam
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
Sh Felt the Same.

Miss Linalong-Proposed the first
time ne met her? 1 would like 20 see
the man I'd accept under such oOndi-
tionSi
He-Well, Nellie felt the same; Il
seems that she said yes Life.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
Grateful Words from Working
Have Been Helped.

o TO ed for Iwasdn
it h hnak k and sides
N ny % w
ork
z yegh npdh done hg for
kp then in
my app
me- and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
a CAR OF HAY.

A c. Mcqueen shipped a car of hay
to Prescott yesterday. and another will
follow tomorrow.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-31
A Cordial Invitation to Every
Ailing Working Girl.

1t to these girls that Mrs Pnkhan holds helping hand and
in treating woman ills makes untold
quickly
Don't off writing is wrecked
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
Died.

LAcE--In Delta. Colorado, Monday,
March 2. 1903, OF tuberculosis, Mrs
Minnie p. Lace. wife OF Rev. ]. j. Lace,
aged 81 years, 7 months and days.
The death OF Mrs. Lace was not
wholly unexpected, but it fell like pail
on the community. Rev. Lace came to
Delta last summer to fill the pastorato
Of the Methodist church, bringing his
wife and three children-two daugh-
ters and son. with him. Since
coming here they have endeared them
selves to tho people through their
christian conduct.
Mrs. Lace was born in Owen county
Indiana, July q. 1870, and her remains
were taken to Barnard, Missouri, where
her parents reside. for burial.
The sympathy Of the community goes
out to Rev. Lace in his great sorrow.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

II some her-lunged cuss should
take position in front OF the state
capitol and yell. fright this way for
Colorado Springs. Pueblo and Canon
City" he would call out nearly every
officer and employe in that building.
Some one ought TO tell Governor Pea
body. il it is not too late. that there is a
great section OF Colorado and u great
people to the west Of his home town and
that both are entitled to some considera.
tion in the matter OF appointmonts.---
Lake City Phonogrsph.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

There nre four prisoners in the county
jail that are liable to stay there until
the next term OF the district court. on
account Of inability to obtain bail. Of
these. three are able to do good days
work. 1t has besn suggested that it
would be to the welfare OF the prisoners
as far az health goes to put them to
work on tho county roads. They have
to be fed and housed anyway and it
would be 9. relief to them il they were
taken out OF the Jail every day into the
air and sunshine and il there is little
work to do in the way Of filing up mud
holes it would not hurt them any OF the
least to do so and they will be doing
something in tho way Of earning their
board. By all means keep them healthy
by giving them plenty Of exercise.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

A free for all spelling contest will be
held in the court house Friday evening,
March 13. A fair selection OF words
will be made by the committee and
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary will
be the reference book il disputes arise.
Prizes will be awarded to the best
spoilers as determined by written spell
ing Of fifty words. A fee Of ten cents
will be charged for expenses of the
contest. The selection Of words and
rules Of the contest will be in charge OF
Messrs. Fairlamb, and Gets and three
judges to be announced later.
The program Of the evening, aside
from the spelling contest will be in
charge Of County Superintendent Miss
Alice Royce. A "spell down" will be
feature Of the evening. Everybody is
Invited.
MILLARp FAIRLAMB,
E. M. GETS.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
SCHOOL NOTES.

Mrs. Layton is conducting the classes,
in mathematics this week.
The physics class met at the high
school room Tuesday evening to study
light IN the darkness.
The boys have orga nized debating
club which meets every week. They
are having interesting and spirited
meetings.
Otis Wales has quit school.
Self government is in full force this
week. Only a few have refused 10 con.
form to the rules and they have been
assigned seats in the criminal row. The
majority of the school is interested in
the progress made and regret that there
as to oppose which must necessarily
result in good.
The Virgil class is making rapid
strides toward the com mpletion Of the
third book.
The symposium given by the Excel
sior Literary society last Friday was
we'll appreciated by the audience.
The Eros society has a program
posted for March 5, the Excelsiors' one
for the 18th.
Ninth grade boys are bold and daring
They even ventured into the senior
corner and erased model OF the senior
class flag from the board during the
absence Of the seniors.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
The r.ec,i.rts'e. Of Apples.


The object of this communication is
apples not generally known in order
that experiments with some OF the more
promising may be conducted in various
portions Of the state. While my article
last week enumerated q number, there
are still others. Mason's Orange is OF
tho Bellfiower family. but it will not
endure our climate even when top work
ed on hardy stock. Northwestern Green
ing is beautiful large green apple OF
good flavor. perfect shape. but drops
from tho tree. 1t is good grower.
Jetiris is a late fall variety OF good size.
the finest quality seemingly free from
blight, but is slow aud shy in bearing.
Red Bellflower is botn slow grower
when the blight puts it out OF our sight.
Early Melon is OF good size and fair
flavor, but tender in tree. Black Ben
Davis is medium sized red apple, OF
better flavor than Ben Davis, equally as
good grower and bearer. This is un-
doubtedly quite promising sort. Gano
is much like the former. Champion,
while not large. is red aud yellow striped
Of fair size and quality and promises to
be quite prolific. Minkler is red apple
of fair size, flesh very solid and crisp.
very little acidity. good quality. but not
heavy bearer. Nero differs very little
from it. Huntsman. while far from being
new variety. lie not very we'll known in
the west. 1t is fat. yellow apple Of
fair quality. sells readily and bears
heavily on alternate years.
Beach or Apple OF Commerce, is not
so large in size as we huve right TO
expect from the illustrations. but is OF
medium size, fair color and quality and
can not be blown from the tree. 1t has
not 80 far borne we'll but age may cause
it to do better. Sheriff is very excel
lent favored fruit OF medium size, good
color and is profitable market variety.
1t deserves to be better known. There
are many varieties that could be dis.
placed by the Red Sheriff. as it 10 usually
kI ow. The .Springdals is OF fair size
and flavor but young trees do not bear
heavily. doubt il it ever proves
profitable fruit. Tho Arkansas Black
is OF about the size OF tho Johnathan
| and has the Johnathau's bad
habit Of dropping from the tree
even exceeding that popular variety in
this regard. The flavor is not extra. but
when it puts on it's shiny black color is
| Of great beauty. The tree is hardy but
subject to blight. The Missing Link is
Of fair size and quality and can only
say the tree seems to. be hardy and Of
free growth.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Some time during this month pear
blight expert from the agricultural
department of Washington will be in
Delta county to attempt to stamp out
the blight that has affected so many
trees. To Jack Charlton, OF Cedaredge.
and Orchard Inspector Mathews is due
all tho credit Of getting this expert to
make this section visit and to no one
else. When he does come the pear
growers should meet him and learn all
that can be learned about this disease.
1t may do power ofgood and be money
in their pockets. We are all willing to
learn.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

At tho spring election Gunnison,
Montrose and Delta counties will vote
upon proposition to annex to the last
named county narrow strip from each
Of the first named counties. The terri
tory naturally belongs to Delta. Som
erset, quite an important coal mining
camp on the North Fork OF the Gunni
son, is located in Gunnison county and
its people in order to get to their county
seat must 60 through Delta, their natu-
raj county seat, and then nearly 100
miles around to Gunnison. Maher, now
located just across the line in Montrose
county, is practically in the same fix,
except that it is not 90 far from Delta
up to Montrose as it is to Gunnison.-
Telluride Journal.
Go away from home when you want
TO hear the news. This is tho first the
people of Delta county have heard OF
any such an election being called. In
fact there is no such proposition before
the people down in this neck OF tho
woods. There is no such thing as a
spring election in the counties-Only in
the Incorporated town, and this occasion
would not be proper time to submit
such question to the voters. 1t could
be brought to vote only by special
county election and none has been
called IS for as known. Besides there
is 20 authority to call any such election
as far as We can leavn. There would
have to be an act paesed by the legisla-
ture TO authorize such an election. And
further there is nothing 10 the itoms. 1t
is like some OF the "killed fruit" items
that get out some way the Lord only
knows how and it takes weeks Of diligent
labor to head them of.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Owing to general advance in the
Wholesale cost OF groceries. we are either
compelled to raise the retail prices, or
discontinue giving cash register rebate
checks.
In preference to raising prices will
discontinue giving rebate checks-com-
mencing April l, 1908.
I will still sell coupon books giving
S per cent of il cash is paid when you
get the coupon book.
BYRAM LUCE,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

The band boys are diligently practic-
ing three times week and are becoming
we'll drilled in their different parts. The
boys deserve encouragement and patting
on the back by our people. This is the
only band that we have had that has
not had aid and the only one that has
ever amounted to anything. They
should bs given helping hand.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

The colors Of the Colorado Agricul-
tural College are green and orange
alfalfa and squash" as the students
interpret it. The yell Of the foot ball
team Of the college ought to win any
game il put in practice. 1t 10 as follows:
Right in the neck. the neck. the neck;
Right in the neck, right in the neck!
Where?
Right In the neck. the neck, the neckl
Right in the neck, right In the neck!
There!
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

We are in receipt OF the report OF
Harry E. Lee. commissioner OF tho State
Bureau Of Mines. The work is ofspecial
interest to miners and can be consulted
at this Office.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Delta has been the Mecca for quite
number OF up country people the past
week and many who came would rather
have stayed at home il possible.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Mrs. A. II. Floaten, OF Telluride, sis
ter OF Mrs. Mcmillan, Of the Commercial
house, came down Tuesday. The daush-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mcmillan, Mabel, is
very sick and not expected to live any
length OF time.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

j. B. Osborne, the blind Socialist, will
address the public at the court house.
Monday evening, March 16. Mr.. Os.
borne is by no meane second-rate
speaker. he is easily in the front rauks
OF Socialist agitators as the calls for his
services throughou out the west testify.
The noted orator Rev. Stitt Wilson will
probably fill date hero in May.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Usually as much snow falls in the
mountains during March as in the whole
OF the previous months. II this holds
good this spring thsre'il be water to
burn next ummer.--Telluride journal.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
DewIar. witch Il...l s.Ivs.

The only positive cure for blind, bleed
ing. itching and protruding piles. cuts,
Of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch
Hazel Salve that is made from the pure.
unadulterated witch hazel-all others
are counterfeits. DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve is made to cure-counterfeitsa are
made to sell. w. G. Cook.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Telluride will have three tickets in
tho fold at the coming city election
Citizens, Taxpayers and Socialist. The
latter are highly pleased at the three.
cornered fight, hoping thereby to elect
their ticket.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

Miss Parrot, missionary returning
from Burma will speak Tuesday after
noon, March 10, at 2 p. m, at the home
Of DR.. A. H Stockham. Everyone
cordially welcomed.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

We are in receipt OF an illustrated
compendium OF the Colorado State
College OF agriculture and the Mechanic
Arts. at Fort Collins, very pretty book
Of 90 pages. profusely illustrated with
half tone engravings. Delta county has
number Of pupils in this school, all OF
whom are giving good account OF
tlenselyee,
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06

A new euphonious word has been
coined and coming into use that will be
popular with Americans-Usana. 1t is
made up OF the fret letters OF United
States OF North America. For an unique
title to this country the word is all that
could be desired. Usauans would be a
pretty nickname for A Americans.