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Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
"TWA HOURS AT HOME.
A Very Clever and Most Interesting
 Entertainment Given Last Night.

Prescott people who failed to attend last nights entertainment at the opera house missed one of the treats of their lives, and one which is not often offered them. While the com pany consisted of only two perform CTS, Mir. Gavin Spence and Miss Flora Macdonald, interest never Jagged from the rise of the curtain to its drop at the close of the entertainment. The title of the entertainment given was ''Twa Hours at Home. This of course is very appropriate for the Scottish people who attend. but to the writer who cannot claim that honor, although having a strain of Scotch blood in his veins, it was ''Twa Hours very pleasant visit, with couple of peerless Scotch entertain CTS. If the entertainment had been "twa hours' longer the pleasure would have been just doubled.
 Both Mir. Spence and Miss MacDon- aid certainly know how to reach the hearts of their audience and their every number was greeted with the most enthusiastic applause.
 Miss Macdonald is possessed of a very sweet and we'll trained voice and her manners on the stage are most charming. She is grace personified in her dancing her step being light and elastic, and she never fails to capture an audience.
 MT. Spence is also beautiful and correct singer and his rendering of Scotch ballads elicited the most en- thusiastic applause, while his recital of narratives were excellent.
 The only criticism of the play heard. that was not most compliment tary, and this was one of disappoint- ment rather than of criticism. was the absence of the bagpipes. Mir. Spence gave an excellent imitation of the pipes but it was not the genuine ar ticle. Should the couple ever return to Prescott they would certainly be greeted with a full house.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
REBEKAH'S SOCIAL.
A Good Attendance and Very Enjoy
 able Time Was Had.

The ladies of the local lodge of
 Daughters of Rebekah have been
 working like beavers, for several days
 making arrangements for this song so-
 cial which was given in |. O. O. F.
 hall last evening, and as result the social was decided success both from a financial as we'll as social stand
 point.
 The only feature of the evening which was in any way a disappoint- ment to the ladies was the inability of some who were on the literary pro- gram to be present and render their numbers. A very interesting program was furnished, however.
 The main feature of the evenings amusement was the guessing contest and this furnished no end of fun. Each person in attendance was re- quested to come dressed so as to rep resent some song. There were about forty persons present who were so at tired and slips were passed to the au- dience to write out the names of the songs represented. Miss Clara Logan succeeded in correctly guessing of them and was awarded the prize for the ladies. a hndsome book entitled Lovely Mary" The men folks were not so lucky and some of them could not have guessed "Mc Ginty" if a we'll dressed Irishman had jumped into a bath tub full of water. but they had lots of fun trying. The prize for the. men was won by Master Merritt, lad about twelve years old, the prize being a book with a paradoxical title, "A Complete Bach elor," as if such thing could pos sibly exist.
 Dancing was enjoyed for a couple of hours after the contest was over.
 The ladies realized a snug little sum of money which will be applied to most worthy cause, that of build ing a home for infirm and disabled Odd Fellows. The grand lodges of the l. O. O. F. and Rebekahs have been working for this noble object for some time and now have fund of over 5000 in cash for that purpose. As soon as a sufficient sum has been raised the home will be built some place in Arizona, the place not having been decided as yet.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11

propose submitting for city attorney. Mir. Wilson then asked if Mir FL linwood would accept the position should he be appointed.
 Mayor Burke: MT. Ellinwood will accept if he is appointed. Of course, is understood, 1 withdraw the name of MT. Norris.
 At this point, Mir. Mulvenon stated {: The committees should be appointed so that all appointments can be refer red to those committees
 Mayor Burke: Does my appoint ment of city attorney have to be re- ferred to committee, is there no de- sire upon the part.of the scouncil to take action upon the appointment of city attorney?
 No answer. Members remain quiet. Mayor Burke: It seems strange. will ask..you gentlemen if you care to present any objections against my appointments?
 Mir. Mulvenon here stated that he registered his objections with his vote. No further comments from the members.
 Mayor Burke: Is it right that l un- derstand that the council will not act either one way or the Bother in the matter of proceeding with the busi- ness?
 Still no response from the members. Mayor Burke: Gentlemen, am in need of counsel, so 1 will proceed herewith to appoint T. G. Norris city attorney.
 The mayor then turning to his sten- ographer dictated the following letter: "Hon. T. G. Norris,
 Prescott, AriZ.
 Dear Sir: I have the honor to re- spectfully inform you that as mayor of the city of Prescott, Ariz., I have this day appointed you. city attorney You will please report at this office not later than ten o'clock tomorrow morning for instructions.
 Very respectfully, (Signed) Dennis A. Burke.
 Mayor.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
A PLEASANT AFTERNOON.

The beautiful and cozy residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Fredericks, on Pleasant street, was the scene of a very pleasant, though somewhat in formal social gathering yesterday afternoon. The hostess was Mrs. J. c. Fredericks, and she was assisted by her mother. Mrs. Pulliam and her sister. Miss Pulliam. The invitations sent out contained the little word sewing on the lower left hand corner. and the ladies came equipped to per form all kinds of needle work. and the afternoon was very enjoyably spent. with sewing and social con verse. Dainty 3 refreshments were served by the hostess, who proved her self a very charming entertainer.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11

reported entirely recovered. The boy is named Spilker. On January Is he attempted to commit suicide, by shooting himself in the left lung, the bullet penetrating the heart. He was removed from his residence to the city hospital, and was rapidly bleed ing to death. The flow of blood was checked by the hospital staff, and the remarkable surgical Operation of sew ing up human heart was undertaken by Dr. Rassieur.
 To do this, the physician was ob- liged to cut away section of the affected ribs, and also to cut through the lung, raising it up to reach the pericardium. The bullet hole found there was enlarged two inches, with a pair of silver scissors, and the surgeon inserted his fingers in the aperture thus made, drawing the heart to the front wall of the pericardium.
 With the delicate organ held in the palm or hlS hand, he proceeded deftly to sew up the gaping hole. The stitches were taken, the blood spurt- ing out afresh at each prick of the needle. In a short time the sutures were made, and the throbbing mem Der put back into its normal position. The wound in the heart was one and a half inches long, one-haIf inch wide, and three-eights of an inch deep.
 The operation gave the patient lit tie pain, and, contrary to the general expectations of surgeons throughout the city, proved beneficial from the outset, as the youth improved stead fly, and his recovery is now=consider- ed complete.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
A VALUABLE INVITATION.

Pasadena, California, has sent an invitation to President Roosevelt to visit that city which is the most un- ique as we'll as the most valuable ever received by him.
 It was gold and its exact value is not known. The invitation is a key of solid gold, and around the stem of the key is a splendidly engraved crown. The key is emblematic of that city and the crown is emblematic of the Indian name Grown of the Val ley" The key is four inches long and is a good representation of the mammoth keys of olden days. It is attached to a small piece of native wood that lies in the bottom of a spe- cially made box. The box is of orange wood with hinges of gold. On the outside are gold trimmings at the corners with gold plate in the center inscribed as follows:
 Presented to Theodore Roosevelt, president of the United States. by resolution of the citizens of Pasa- dena, Cal. January 6, 19O3''
 On the inside of the lid of the box is the following inscription:
 Pasadena, Greetings to the Presi- dsnt.''
 Then follows the formal invitation for the visit, signed by members of the city council and members of trade of the city.
 The president considers the invita- tion one of the prettiest he has ever seen, and certainly the most beautiful and expensive he has yet received. When he saw the invitation he ex- ''Well, by George, isn't that a Jim Dandy!' |" Then he called his secretary and told him to make note of the fact that Pasadena must be in- cluded in the itinerary of the west ern trip.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
A PRESSING NEED.
Filthy and Muddy Condition of
 Streets Should Have Attention.

There was a slight rain storm lsat night. It was not much of d rain. but the sidewalks and crossings today are in simply a horrible condition. The mud hole where a sidewalk should be between Marina street and the alley by the Congregational church, is next to impossible on ac- count of the mud and pedestrians take to the middle of the street there rather than take chances of getting hopelessly stuck in the mud hole where a sidewalk should be located. Every street crossing between East Prescott and the Journal Miner office is in about the same condition as the sidewalk at the above place. Every crossing is covered with mud to a depth of several inches. The mud is adobe and sticks to th9 feet of pedes- trians and is scattered along the side walks so that little choice is left even where there are side walks of using them or taking to the street. In twenty years residence in Pres colt the writer has never seen such condition of the streets so far as ac- commodations for pedestrians are con cerned as exist at present. The city has chain gang at work at present and it does seem that they could not be put to better use than to clear the street crossings of mud, and i'm prove the sidewalks so pedestrians could get around without3 miring in mud.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
SPECIAL ELECTION
Has Been Called By City Council of Prescott For the Seventh
 of April.
At Which Time Tax Payers Will Be Asked to Vote on Bonds to Extend
 Water and Sewer Systems.

At its special meeting yesterday
 afternoon the city council decided to
 call the special election for the is
 suance of s1OO,OO bonds to extend
 the water and sewer systems, for Tuesday, April ', when only the tax
 payers of the city will be qualified to vote. The question is a serious one and should be calmly considered by
 the taxpayers of Prescott between now and the time for the election to take
 place. While it is true the taxes
 now seem ito be about all property
 owners can stand yet the case at hand
 is one that needs to be met in the
 light of an absolute necessity. The city has nearly doubled in population since the present water and sewer sys-
 tems were first installed besides the establishment of Fort Whipple, all
 of which have made such demands on the water supply that the .present sys- tenn is inadequate, and the question which faces Prescott is can the prop erty owners of the city afford not to meet this urgent need-in fact absO- lute necessity. The sewer out let must be moved at least a mile and half or two miles beyond where it is or there is great danger of losing the post again, as the department of war has already asked that the out let be beyond the military reserve. This expense, coupled with the fact that the pipe line must be repaired for about eight miles where it is in very bad shape, and the further need that an auxiliary pumping station be added to increase the daily capacity of the pumping plant so that the rap idly increasing demands for water | may be met and still further the fact | that the old reservoir is in such a l condition that it will only | hold about nine feet of water at best | and much of this is lost by leakage, while the condition of the reservoir | grows worse, it can readily | be seen that the need for the proposed . bond issue is very urgent.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
WORD TO OUR FRIENDS.

The Journal Miner is adding new subscribers to its list every day. The people of Prescott appreciate the fact that the Journal Miner is striving hard to give them the best paper that can be published in the city and are coming to the aid of the management with their patronage. Such favors are appreciated and the paper assures its patrons and friends that just in proportion to their legitimate support will the paper be improved and be- come power in the upbuilding and advancement of the city and commun- ty. No support is asked as a charity offering, but if you believe the paper is worthy of your business support and can give you value received, you are kindly asked to extend that sup port. Your job work will be done in a neat and credible manner and at living prices. Your advertisements will reach large number of people who reside in this section and who spend their money with the business men of this part of the country, therefore you can tell them through the Journal-Miner columns the ad- vantages you offer in your line. The columns of the paper are filled with the news of this vicinity including the mining transactions and develop ments of this great mining center, as we'll as telegraphic report of the principal happenings of the outside world. If these are any inducements to you to lend your aid to the paper the same will be appreciated. If you are satisfied with the improved condi- tion of the paper tell your neighbor and ask him to fall into line.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
UNITED MODERN BALL.
A Very Enjoyable Social Event at
 Walker Last Night.

The United Moderns lodge at Walk CT gave a grand ball in their hall at that place last night. The ball was a grand success in every sense of the word.
 There was a splendid attendance, in fact the hall could not have accom- modated any more, yet everything went off in the most pleasant enjoy able manner. United Moderns all over the country are noted as being good entertainers and the Walker lodge is no exception to the rule, as their entertainments always prove to be of high order.
 The music was furnished in part by local talent assisted by Ernest Eman- uel, of Prescott, who furnished the violin music.
 A splendid supper was served, an interesting feature of which was a large cake which was cut into small sections and served to the dancers. A diamond ring had been concealed in the cake and Mrs Jeff Davis was the fortunate lady to draw the right piece of cake.
 The dancers would not consent to stop and go home till o'clock this morning, which was proof enough of the enjoyment they were having.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
ANOTHER MEETING.
The City Council Has About Cleared up the Business Which Had
 Accumulated.

The-city council has been holding daily sessions for the past three days in order to clear up the pressing busi- ness which had accumulated for the new council to dispose of. The coun- cil met yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock to receive the opinion of At tOrney E. E. Ellinwood as to the form of the resolution calling for a special election for the purpose of voting on s100, 900 bond issue to re- pair and extend the present water and severe systems, which resolution had been referred to him, in the absence of city attorney, for his legal advice. MT. Ellinwood made a few changes and amendments to the resolution and it was unanimously adopted as amended. Attorney H. T. Andrews appeared before the council and wig orously opposed the proposition of the city giving the property on which the high school building now stands to the territory for the purpose of establishing manual training school. He said that there would not be over 5000 appropriated for the purpose of putting it in good repair and remodeling it for the purposes in- tended and he was not in favor of giv- ing away property worth so, GOO for such a small consideration.
 A few other minor matters were con sidered when the council adjourned until 3 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, March 6.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
GRATEFUL CHARGE.

Mrs. Ferguson had cOncocted a cough syrup for her husband. It con sisted of a certain Jamaica beverage, with various sweetenings and arJ- matic ingredients and he was testing it with much fervOr.
 ''Your medicines, Laura" he said. holding out his glass for another dose, "are so much better than the medicines mother used to make. ''- Chicago Tribune.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
ADDS NEW FEATURE
Shumate & Raible Are Now Manu- featuring Their Own Candies and Manufacturing For
 Local Trade.
Important Feature 10 Be Added to Their Soda Fountain-Capacity
 For Business Greatly Increased.

It is doubtful if there is another
 firm in the whole territory of Arizona
 that can show greater percentage of growth and improvement than the
 firm of Shumate & Raible. There is scarcely a month that there is not some improvement made in the equip ment of the store for the better service
 of the patrons of the firm The latest
 improvement in this line is the ad- dition of candy factory which has
 been added not only for his own cen venience but wholesale department for the manufacture of candy for the local trade. In order to put in this department it was necessary to procure the basement under his store, as the store room was already full to over flowing with goods. This basement is the full size of the store room proper being 25xSO feet.
 The front of the basement has been fitted up for the candy factory and is equipped with every convenience needed for the manufacture of those delicious chocolates, bon bons, taffies, case candies, stick candies of all kinds, etc.
 In the rear of the candy department is the ice cream manufacturing de- partment. This part of the business has also been enlarged and the facili- ties for manufacturing all kinds of ice creams and ices has been greatly aug mented. A water motor has been at tached to the freezers and now all the ice cream man has to do is to mix up his ingredients, turn the water into the motor and in about five minutes he has his cream all ready to serve The capacity of the plant now is about 150 gallons of cream in ten hours.
 Messrs. Shumate X Raible maufac- ture all their own syrups both for the fountain and the ice creams and the | greatest care is exercised that every thing shall be of the best quality.
 Another new feature which will | soon be in operation will be the auto matic carbonator for the soda foun- tain. This has already been ordered | and as soon as it arrives it will be placed i'll position and attached to the . fountain. This apparatus will be 1 placed in the front show window of | the store where it may be seen at all times. By attaching the carbonator to the city water pipe and also attach ing current of electricity the ma chine is ready for action and will automatically keep the fountain ready for business without further atten- tion.
 Oliver Jordan. who has been with the firm for the past year, will have full charge of this department as we'll as the manufacture of the candies and he has given ample proof of long ago that he stands at the head in his line of work, and Prescott people al ways know that when they patronize Shumate S Raible they are going to get the best of everything that can be produced in their line of business
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11
LEGISLATIVE DOINGS.

The Cowan bill providing for the diversion of the fees of the office of the secretary of the territory arising from the recording and filing of ar ticles of interpretations, to the terri torial treasury was brought up in the house yesterday afternoon, and Ia hot fight ensued over it. While the bill was not passed a vote showing5the re- spective strength of the opposing sides was taken on motion, showing fifteen to favor the passage of the bill and nine opposing it. Those voting favorably to its passage were:
 Bernard, Collins, Cowan, Gonzales, Henry, Howell, Marian, O'Connell. Page, Parr, Roemer, St. Charles, Webb, Williams, Woolf, .the speak er-15.
 Those opposed to its passage are Barrow, Herr, Henry, Ingalls,, Morri- son, Lamont, Rowe, SchilliDg, White side-9. Rowe tried to amend it mak- ing it imperative during the term of the present incumbent, but failed. Whiteside tried to amend doubling the fees giving the secretary one half and the territory one half. This also failed. The bill was finally sent to the enrolling and expressing commit tee. The council did not transact any business.
 The mine inspector bill has been defeated in the house by a vote of fourteen to nine thus splintering an other plank of the democratic plat form and thus fulfilling the predic- tion made last fall by the Journal Miner. The house passed a bill pro- viding for the improvement of the agricultural stations, and for the holding of farmers institutes. It provides for bond issue of Sl1. 600 of which $500 is to be spent on the station and S2700 the institute. Eff teen votes were cast i1 favor of it and seven against it.
 The manual training lshcool for Prescott was also passed in the house by vote of fifteen to seven. St. Charles and Parr both bitterly oppos- ed the passage of this bill. Another bill of similar import providing for a school on similar lines in Graham county was also up for consideration. when St. Charles opposed it as bit terly as he did the other one making charges against Webb. to which the latter replied, passing the lie up to St. Charles. Apologies followed later The bill was passed by vote of If to B.
 Among the new bills introduced was an incipient prohibition bill by Rowe, prohibiting the sale of liquors near public works and railroad camps. O'ComeIl introduced a bill limiting the salaries of clerks of the court to 5000 per year.
 A bill providing for another com pany of territorial rangers met with defeat in the house. and the typo graphical union label bill was also consigned to legislative graveyard.
 The house has killed Ives council bill providing for redistricting the territory for judicial purposes. by in- definitely postpoRing it, the vote be- ing r to '.
 Short sessions continue the order of the day in the council Another bill has found its way to the governor. being the one providing for an off | cial coroner.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11

With the close of the fifty seventh congress all unfinished legislation ex- pired. Before admission of any of the territories can be accomplished. a new bill will have to be introduced. and be passed in the house. There will be many changes in the person mel of the next house. while there will also be many changes in the sen ate. It is a safe prediction to make that no admission bill will be passed until after the election in 1904.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-03-11

Every day furnishes additional evi- dence of the correctness of the Jour nal-Miner's assertions last fall that the democratic party was not sincere in its platform pledges. Only ope promise has so far been redeemed, and that only partially, the passage of the eight hour law. The bill for the re- peal of the tax exemption law was mercilessly slaughtered yesterday by being indefinitely postponed, only one vote being recorded in its favor. The bill compelling barber shops to close on Sunday was passed by the house, but should it pass the council and be- come law would be invalid. being special legislation.