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Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
THE ANT QUEEN
Some Facts Regarding Her Span of
 Life.

How long may an ant queen live? In their natural habitat some queens doubtless have short lives; but by req son of the protection afforded them. and the seclusion enforced by the work CTS. they probably live much longer than other members of the commun- ity, says a writer in Harper's Maga- zine. Within artificial surroundings, they attain a comparatively long life The oldest emmet queen known to sci ence was one preserved under the care Of Sir John Lubbock. later Lord Ave bury. A number of years ago, during a, visit to this distinguished naturalist at his country seat, High Films, Kent the writer for the first time saw this venerable sovereign, living in the in genious artificial formicary which had been prepared for her. She was then in the prime of life, as it afterward appeared. being seven years old.
 In the summer of 1887 Sir John was again visited, this time at his own town house in London. After greetings he was asked about his royal pet.
 "I have sad news to tell you" he an swered.
 What? Is the queen dcad?"
 She died only yesterday. 1 have not had the heart to tell the news as yet even to my wife
 Having offered my hearty condolence l asked to see the dead queen. Sir John led the way to the room where his artificial nests were kept The glass case which contained the special for micary in which the old ant had lived was opened up. Lying in one of the larger open spaces or rooms was the dead queen. She was surrounded by a crowd of workers. who were tenderly licking her, touching her with their antenae, and making other demonstra- tions as if soliciting her attention, or desiring 10 wake her out of sleep. Poor, dumb, loving. faithful creature, There was TO response. Their queen mother lay motionless beneath their demonstrations.
 They do not appear to have discov- cred that she is really dead, " remarked Sir John. Afterward he wrote me of another queen which died at the age of 14. The ants dragged her body about with them when they moved un- til it fell to pieces.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
THE TEMPE FARMERS
Their Time For Final Action Is at
 Hand.

It is quite possible that the landoWn- CTS under the Tempe canal will stead fastIy maintain the attitude taken some time ago by certain of the lead CTS when they announced that under no conditions would they sign their lands to the Water Users association for the purpose of securing a reservoir. But it is more probable that they are now beginning to view the enterprise from a better standpoint; that the mental sandstorms that have been rag ing are clearing away and that the ma jOrity of the landowners under that ir- rigation system will decide this week to cooperate in this most magnificent of all western enterprises. A prominent land owner under the Tempe whose name The Republican is not at liberty to use. on Saturday told an officer of the association that he need not be surprised to see the farmers generally come over this week and sign up.
 And why not? Surely the false pride of sticking to a certain resolution made in good faith under a false con- ceptiOn is not cherished by the south siders for it must be acknowledged by all lIdl lHtlI luNtAtSl III lllt pi US lCA iNS of the valley is equally as great as anybodys When they issued that ul- timatum it was from honest hearts, however much it may have appeared like a spirit of bravadO to those who viewed the situation from a clearer standpoint. It was done at time when they thought they saw another and a better plan of action and was not an idle threat, however irritating it may'have been at the time.
 But now that things have changed the Tempe people are not less interest ed in their own welfare and that of the entire valley. However firmly they may cling to their ideas, however strongly they may be convinced that they have been right all the time, there is no good reason for refusing to be- come the benefciaries of water storage when it is made apparent even to their
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
IN EARLIER TIMES
How Things Were Done in the Long
 Ago.

Washington took a deep interest in the organization of the new army. and proceeded to Philadelphia. where he remained for many weeks as president of a board of generals employed in examining applications and records ;Or appointments of officers. In writing of this work to the secretary of war Washington said:
 "I will venture to say that it was executed with as much assiduity. and under as little influence of favor or prejudice, as a work of that sort (from the materials which were laid before us). ever was accomplished. And what has followed? Why. any member Of congress who has friend to serve, or prejudice to indulge, could set them at naught.'
 After reciting several instances where the use of influence had gravely endangered the good of the army through the widespread discOntent which resulted from ignoring the just pretensions of experienced officers, and moreover, that after five weeks diii- gent application of the first three off cers of your army. their work ought not to be battered down by sinister or local considerations"
 The use of political influence thus early assailed by one well able to judge of it's sinister effects has always been greatly decr:ed. It is Utopian to ex- pect that any great administrative branch of government or corporation will he so conducted as to entirely eradicate the possibility of some ia voritism. Tn a republican form of gov ernment the evil is not great because nothing is 90 fatal to one dependent upon votes for a continuance in office as the Knowledge by his constituents that he presses the claims of the same individual all the time. It should be borne in mind that public men seldom press for favcrs for any individual un- less urged tc do 90. and that the re- suits of family and social influence are as far-reaching and more fatal to con- tentment in the army than all adVen- titious political interference in the legitimate course of events
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
leaders that it can be accomplished in

leaders that it can be accomplished in but one way.
 While Mir. Heard has not yet decided to sign his holdings under that canal and may never do so, it must be re- membered that he is differently situat- ed from his fellow water users in that ditch and though acknowledged as be- ing the leader of the opposition he has announced his confidence in the judg- eent and fairness of the powers that be and his intention Of signing for his lands under the other canals. Further he has said that he desires to stand no longer in the attitude of one trying to restrain any who may desire to sign under the Tempe Being differently situated himself, having tract or land that he can water by pumping plant if his canal supply without the storage provisions should fall short, having even gone so far as to provide himself to some extent with facilities for that method of irrigation. his Tempe neighbors find themselves as they were in the beginning, that is in the seat of judgment where they may say whether they want storage or not. And if they are not themselves pre- pared to depend on al private pumping enterprise it would appear to the casu- al observer that they assuredly need storage. But if they do -~- want it they should ~ot delay action. They know as much of the deails as anyone does or can know at this stage of the enterprise and all that time can do now is to add to the delicacy of their situation. It is therefore only r1as- enable conclusion. that the quiet tip that came from Tempe on Saturday is straight and that the time has arrived when the Tempe farmers can join hands with the association and by their cooperation hasten that success that is now practically assured. The reservoir must be built The owners of three-fourths of the lands of the valley have said SO and this week should make it unanimous.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

lar geogra phical subdivision on earth not excepting Indiana.
 To conclude there isn't taxpayer who will not back his own town against any other town. his own coun- ty against any other county or his ter ritory against any other common wealth that has had equal advantages. He will back Arizona soldiers against the fighting men from any other state and he will point with greater pride to the women of Arizona than any man dare in singling out the fair danes of other lands. More Arizona girls out of hundred live to grow up. they look prettier when they do grow up and even the gray headed ones have more color in their cheeks and more sunshine in tIeir souls, than those of the east who are roasted in hot steam three months of the year and kept in cold storage the rest of ;he time.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
FALSE ALARM
Spain Agitated By Ru1nor of the
 Pope's Health.

Rome, June 2S-The Spanish em- bassy to the Vatican has received q telegram from Madrid anxiously in- curing about t'le health of the pope saying that from a reliable source it was learned that his health was seri- ously impaired. The rumor soon spread here, producing the usual sensation.
 On going to the vatican, however, 1t was found that it was only another false alarm. The pope is ia his usual health, and received today in private audience the bishop of Ibague, Colom- bia. Tonight his holiness retired soon CT than usual, but merely because he wishes to rise earlier in the morning, tomorrow being St. Peters day.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
PERIOD OF QUIET
The President Will Make His Oyster
 Bay Vacation Season of Rest.

Oyster Bay, NY, June 2S.-President Roosevelt passed quiet Sunday with his family at his Sagamore hill home. It is announced by Secretary Loeb that the president will receive few callers this summer and those who hope to see him will be obliged to make engage ments in advance of their arrival at Oyster Bay.
 The president will devote his morn ings to the transaction of executive business and his afternoons to recrea- ton and rest
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
NaturOpathiC Institute.
 4I7 West Fifh Street. Between the California Club and Hazards Pavilion Phone Joseph 495
 LOS ANGELES, GAL.
4l7 West Fifih Street.
Phone Joseph 1851.

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Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
THE RUSSIANS IN C0REA
Japan Will Now Have Something More
 to Worry About.

Yokohama, June 2S.-A dispatch from Seoul, capital of Corea. reports that Corean military ofiicer.who has reached the Yalu river. states that 150 Russian soldiers have crossed the river and are now stationed at two points on the Corean side.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
BETTER THAN A TELEPHONE.

Duffy-"What say to my wife goes.
 Meeker-"Is it possible?"
 Dufy-"Yes. As soon as I leave the louse she goes over and repeats it tc Ter mother. .''-Chiccgo News
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

Some men who tip the scales at 200 pounds refuse to tip the waiter a dime. Philadelphia jRecord.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

Don't try to blow your own horn un- less you are sure you can raise the ind-Philadelphia Record
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

There is always room at the top of the box for the big strawberries.-Phil adelphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
AWAY OUT OF IT
The Pittsburg Machinists Recede from
 Their Position.

The Pittsburg Machinists Recede from
 Their Position.
 Pittsburg, June 2S.-The threatened strike of the machinists of this vicini- ty July 1 was probably averted by the men agreeing to compromise. Over 1000 machinists attended the mass meeting today and after much discus sion agreed to cut their demands for an increase in wages from 15 to 10 per cent and withdraw bodily their original proposition to make entirely union all the shops where the union men in any number are employed.
 committee will wait upon the man. ufacturers tomorrow 10 present the modified scale. If this conference fails to agree the nearly 1000 union machin- ists will be ordered to strike on Tues day. As the unionizng of the shops has been the stumbling block. it is be- lieved that the manufacturers will agree to the ten per cent advance in wages.
 The holders will probably strike on July 1. This craft. after several con ferences with the employers, has failed to agree on a new scale.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
Southern California Advertisements
NATICK HOUSE.
LOS ANGELES. CAL.

RATES: S1.25 to $500 per day. Latter with private baths. Rooms soc up.
 The most ropular house in Los An geles for Arizona people. Has just ad- ded a third story and now contains 115 rooms. all newly furnished, with run ming water and elevator.
 Thirty suites with private baths.
 Free Bus to and from all trains.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

FOR SALE@The best watered and most productive small alfalfa ranch in the valley. R. A. Windes.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

Some men should employ night watchmen to guard their regulations -Philadelphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

The Bitters IS the b Q S { known remedy for stomach ills. Having been before the public for % years it has b Q Q n | h O r. Oughly tested We urge you to try 1t for Sour Stomach Indigestion,
 Dyspepsia.
 Liver and
 Kidney An-
 nentS or Ma Q. It always
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

Salt river valley is overloaded with cattle. The Pioneer Meat Market will sell beef below cost. Come and get a frozen steak. J. F.. STURGEON.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

The administration of our island, by what can be seen, by the official re- ports, by authentic dates. is an en- mble of atrocious scandals which have their beginning in superior cir cles.
 So we see that in the very ships of the United States navy smuggled goods enter and that individuals filling inn portant places are principal figures in this shameful act.
 . Such sad example is followed by the municipalities. The administrator of an aqueduct wastes quite considerable funds: a treasurer goes to prison; even the first official suffers trial and the attorney general casts upon his head and upon his acts not only the shadow of a suspicion. but the stain of d well founded reproduction. full of details sufficient to hurl any citizen into an abyss of dishonor.-From the Porto Rican Opposition Newspaper.
 The fellow who talks regretfully of the good old days is generally thinking
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

Come to Pioneer Meat Market. We will give you frozen steaks. You don't have to buy beef before it's dead for breakfast J. E. STURGEON. Prop.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

The fellow who talks regretfully of the good old days is generally thinking of the nights-Philadelphi Record.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29
HOTEL GLADSTONE,

Southwest corner Fifth and Main Sts. Rooms, 8 to $6 per week Phone, cleo tric lights, free baths.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

When you visit LOS ANGELES, if you want cool. clean comfort and Christian courtesy, come to
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

Rooms at Special Summer Rates. 5l2 Crocker St, Los Angeles. Cal.
 Mrs. Ida Markham, Propr.
Arizona republican., 1903-06-29

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
HoNoRED GRAND cHANcrLIoI
First ohacial Visit to Montgomery of
 Colonal 9arher.

Colonel 0arber. Grand Chancellor Commander Alex M. Garber of Talladega was signaily honored 1 at the Knights of Pythias Hall last night
 by Central Lodge, No. 9. to which he paid l an oficial visit, his first visit to Mont gomery as Grand Chancellor Commander. The members of Central Lodge. No. g. assembled behind closed doors at S:3o o'clock last night and celebrated the first visit of Colonel Garber in his Pythian ca- pacity by eloquent addresses. Hon. Tyler Goodwin. Chancellor Com-
 mander of Central Lodge. presided and
 after introductory remarks Colonel Gar
 Der delivered an address brimming with eloquence and Pythian logic. He was responded to by B. A. Graham,
 Phares Coleman, J. Kirkpatrck. T. Gard ner Foster. J. N. Riggs, J. L. Holloway and c. G. Miles. members and ofncers of Central Lodge. An intermission of several minutes fol-
 lowed and Colonel Garber was inform ally greeted. @ Colonel Garber Is a young man and is
 well known in public and political af fairs in Alabama as we'll as in Pythiar circles He is a man of imposing appear | ance, is a profound thinker and eloquent
 orator. He was elected Grand Chancel l Tor Commander at the meeting of thu Grand Lodge in Birmingham two week. | ago.
 Colonel Garber arrived in the city yes | terday from Talladega and is being enter
 tained by officers of Central Lodge who | rendered a banquet to him after the ex. ercises last night.
 He will leave today for Tuskegee accuom. panied by G. c. Miles, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
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 4sh West High Street.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
Railroad Man Killed.

R. s. Tice. a we'll known conductor on the Southern Railway, was crushed to death yesterday morning about 3 o'clocE in the railway yards near the Southern shops. He had just arrived from Meridian on his freight train and was ridinR into the city on a locomotive.
 As the engine passed a switch he was caught between the tender and a car which was on a switch. but not clear of the track and his body was terribly mashed. He died almost instantly.
 The funeral occurred yesterday after noon from the residence of the dead mans cousin. B. J. Gayle on Union Street.
 MT. Tice had a large number of friends in Selma and his deplorable death is greatly regretted. He was promoted to be conductor two months ago and was 10 be married in a short time. He Is sur vived by a number of relatives in Selma.
 The deceased carried life insurance to the amount of A,O00
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
WILL GET THEIR PAY
sELMA's MAYOR WILL BORROW
 MONEY. c.
Authorized by Council to Secure Funds to Pay City ofacials and . Other Expenses-Central
 City News.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma. May IS.
 Mayor Atkins. acting upon the author ity he asked and was given by the Coun- ell. today borrowed sl0.00O at per cent interest to be used in paying oficiai sal aries and outstanding warrants and meet ing current expenses.
 The salaries of the city officers to May 1 amount to $6.7O0 and these have been paid in full. The delinquent payments cover a term of five months during which the city has been constantly in debt to its servants.
 The proposition made to the policemen of Selma that they consent to reduction of their salaries from $56 to $50 was this afternoon withdrawn and the question of the amounts they were to receive for their services will be settled by the Mayor and the Council.
 Mayor Atkins and the Finance Commit tee of the Council made the proposition to the members of the force who were to decide finally tomorrow.
 The officers stated they would accept the proposition if they were assured of their positions for two years. This amend ment to the original offer was not al- lowed but the summary withdrawal of the proposition from consideration by the DOucemen was nOL dCCcplCA eON~y' The salary was $5s until by an agree ment with the police it was reduced to $50 by the Council at the meeting at which it elected the present force. At subse- auent meeting the salary was increased to $55 and the proposition made by the Mayor and the Finance Committee was that the men consent to have their pay brought back to $50.
 Today's proceedings put the matter in the hands of the Council and the Mayor to be transacted, 1t would seem. without advice or consent or agreement from the police force.
 The Council at it's last meeting voted almost unanimously that the salaries be fixed at $55 but the withdrawal of the Finance Committees proposition indicates that the question IS to be reconsidered.
 Suspension in Southern shops.
 Thirty seven employees of the Southern Railway Company at their Selma shops have been temporarily suspended from work, and it is not known when they will again be placed upon the pay rolls.
 Master Mechanic s. R. Richards said today the suspension of the men was on account of the Iessening of the appropria- ton for the shops, and that the same conditions prevailed at nearly all of the company's repair and manufacturing plans. He did not know how long the suspension would last. but he hoped the men could go to work again by June l.
 The suspension affects men in all de- partments and in all grades of work.
 For synodical College.
 Rev W. E. McIlwain, President of the SvraAfNaI TnIia~n nf shA pNaal.s,f farka a :,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

years in peace and plenty at his old home four miles north of the city. MT. Fields Is perhaps the oldest resident of the county and Is in many respects re- markably we'll preserved. He is robust and hearty and is blessed with all of his mental faculties in we'll preserved de- gree. His eye sight is yet good and his hearing is not bad for one of his years. He still enjoys a morning stroll about the yard and Is jovial and jolly, but has not visited the city in dozen years.
 The spring term of the circuit court convened here this morning with Judge Evans presiding. The day was consumed in empaneling the juries and sounding the docket. No cases of especial import ance were called and it is not expected that the court will be engaged longer than few days.
 Information of the death of John w. Simmons a wealthy and influential citi- zen of the county who resided at his home near Blue Springs has been re- ceived here. Deceased leaves a wife and a large family of grown childrn to mourn his loss. ,r
 The remains of Lee F. Brannon were brought here this week from St. Louis and were laid to rest in Fair View ceme- tary. Deceased was resident of this city for a number of years and was well known and highly esteemed.
 The remaining few bales of cotton that were in the hands of the farmers and the little stocks that were on hand in the ware houses have about all been dis posed of and the stock in the factories Is fast running short.
 So far as has been learned, the bridges in the county were not injured by the heavy rains of last week, although sev- eral mill dams were swept away and most all of the creeks were away out of their banks.
 Work of grading Broad street is pro- gressing nicely and is adding greatly to the appearance of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19
FROM BARBOUR.
Work to Begin on the Confederate
 Monument.

Eufaula, May 1S.-(Special)-The en- gaRement of Dr. A. P Brown of this city and Miss Katie McDowell, daughter of MT. c. s. Mcdowell. is announced and the wedding will be solemnized here on the evening of June 8.
 The Barbour County Chapter of the U. D. c. held an interesting meeting last week when 1t was determined to begin work on the Confederate monument at an early date.It was also decided to erect 1t on a site at the intersection of Eu- faula and Broad streets. The city coun- ell made a donation towards 1t of some thing over S100
 B. B. Fields. Esq, who is now verging close to his SSth year. is still hale and hearty and is enjoying hts declining
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-19

Oliver Wade and Andrew Sistrunk, the two negroes who. with Jim Foster and Henry HightOwer. were tried at the last term of the Circuit Court for the murder and robbery of Lon Tyner. have been re- arrested.
 Foster and Hightower were convicted on a charge of murder and sentenced to hang on May Is. Andrew Slstrunk was tried ard acquitted of the same offense and the case against Oliver Wade was mol pressed. A warrant was sworn out Saturday against Wade and sistrunk for highway robbery of Lon Tyner and they are now in jail awaiting trial.