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Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
CLIMATE AND CROPS
March Was Dry Month in Most Parts
 of Arizona.

Below is given the bulletin of climate and crop conditions ;n Arizona during March, as reported by M. k. Blystone director of the Arizona section of the weather bureau:
 Dry weather prevailed throughout Arizona during the greater portion Of March. but the latter part of the month light to moderately heavy precipita- ton occurred in the central and north ern portions Of the territory. This was in the form of rair in the lower val leys and in the form of snow in the mountains ard elevated plains of the northern portion of the territory. In parts of Yavapai and Coconino coun- ties the rain and snow are reported to have been quite heavy. The amount, however, was insufficient to make up for the previous deficiency. In the northern portion of the territory there was but little precipitation. The flow of irrigation water in the canals in- creased somewhat, but the increase was only temporary and the flow has again AbnormalIy high tenn peratures prevailed during most of the first two decades of the month, but during the. third decade there was con siderable cold weather and frosts oc- cured over a large portion of the ter ritorY
 Some spring planting has been done but on account of dry weather the amount is much less than usual. The acreage of fall and winter seeding is also much less than usual. The various grain crops are generally rot doing well. In Mzricopa county they are re- ported to be in very unfavorable con dition. Much grain seeded during the fall and winter has failed to germinate. Tn parts of Graham county however, grain is reported to be doing well not the scarcity Of water. In Maricora county the first crop of al- falfa will probably be light but in parts of Graham, Pima, Pinal and Yav- a apai counties this crop is reported t0| be doing nicely. Garden truck is in the market in Maricopa and Yuma counties and is just coming into market in Ora lm county. There has been some
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Officials of the Mutual Life Insurance
 Company Spent Day Here.

Two of the best known insurance men in the world, accompanied by their wives, spent yesterday in this city arriving in their special car via the M. & P. railroad yesterday morn ing and leaving via the same route in the evening for Fl Paso, and the east. The elder of the two men is Mir. Rich ard A. McCurdy, president of the Mu- tual Life Insurance ccnpany of New York, and the other is his son, EIr. Robert H. McCurdy, general manager of the same company.
 The party has been speaIihg several weeks in California, going th ra ma D. ly for rest and recreation, President McCurdy having been quite i'll earlier in the winter. Their visit to Phoenix was mainly a sightseeing trip, take during the journey home, though of course they were interested in noting the progress and prosperity Of the Mutual in these parts. They were met at the car by Shirley Cfristy who is in charge of the MutuaPs Arizona agency, and who spent the greater part of the day driving the cis- tinguished guests to various places of interest in this part of the valley, in cluding a short stop ar the Indian school. The visitors were greatly pleased with that institution and ask ed many questions concerning the Iro- gress being made in the education Cf the natives. Returning to the city General Manager McCurdy called at the store of D. Nicholson, where he had quite an interview with an Indian boy in MT. Nicholson's employ, Of whom MT. McCurdy had heard much at the school MT. Nicholson, by the way, is the local landlord. of the Mu- tual, that company not yet having erected a sky scraper here, and in honor of his distinguished tenants he floated the American flag over the Nicholson block all day yesterday.
 Early in the evening the tourists re- turned to. their car where they were called upon by Governor Brodie, Sec retary Stoddard and various other To- cal and territorial officials. During this reception also, two officials of the company, who for the time being, are visiting Phoenix, paid their respects to their chiefs. They are MT. A. K. Stacy, who is special representative of the company, at the present time working with the local office, and MT. Philip B. Drake. inspector of risks, whose territory embrace Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.
 One of the pleasing incidents of the day was the sending to -he train by Mrs. Isaac T. Stoddard of a beautiful collection of roses. as a compliment to the ladies of the party
 Both President McCurdy and Gen. eral Manager McCurdy spoke of Phoe- nix in flattering way, noted many of the advantages of the
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS


One of the brightest plays seen this season is the new comedy drama. Slaves of the Mine'' oy Daniel l.. Hart, the author of the Parish Priest" and c. F. Callahan. credited With writing "A Romance of Ccon Hcl- low "FCgg's Ferry" Our Angel" etc. They have injected the same nat ural and witty dialogue so noticeable in their former plays and have intro duced number of startling scenic ef- fleets. Among others are an elevator or cage in which the characters make their entrances and exits. number of new and up to date specialties are introduced in the natural course of the play. slaves of the Mines" will be seen at the Doris thcater next We'd nesday, April 6.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

a hill to climb in the whole distance, nor for that matter grade that is apparent to the eye, unaided by me- chanical device for determining alti- tudes and levels. And for the most part these roads are good ones. as country roads go, though this is no argument that they do not need i'm proving. They are fairly smooth and are dry except during heavy rains which are altogether 100 few to suit most people. If this section is not q record breaker for smooth rural routes. 1t is certainly eXcelled by few. and the fact seems the more remarkable when it is remembered that Arizona is be- lieved by many people to be nothing but an immense rock pile on which misguided souls are trying to work out their physical as well as their moral salvation.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
PHOENIX POSTOFFICE
Is Rapidly Approaching First Class.
 Rural Route Records.

The Phoenix postoffice has advanced another step ard now lacks orfy two grades of entering the first-class.
 At this season of the year there is made in the department annually m estimate of the business for the pre- vious year or for what might be called the estimate year, the purpose being the fixing of salaries and the grading of offices for the year which begins the following July. The income of the Phoenix postofiice for the estimate year, ending March 31. was $30,415.37, as against $2S,504.33 for the preceding twelve months. This shows an increase oc business amounting to nearly seven per cent.
 Some pleasing statistics are also given out by Postmaster McClintock, concerning the development of the rural free delivery business in this vicinity The patronage of the rural routes has grown marVelOusly though No. 4. is not developing as rapidly as are the three older routes. As an illus tration of how popular the routes have become, and how liberally they are patronized, it is mentioned that in the instance of one of the Phoenix routes, the carrier has daily Phoenix morn ing paper for every box on his line and two of his patrons take two morn- ing papers. There are, of course, many outside daily papers taken also.
 To give an idea of the magnitude of the business of these routes and for purposes of comparison it is stated some of the carriers on the southeast ern routes handle as few as 1000 pieces of mail per month. For the month just closed the record foc the Phoenix routes is as follows: No. 1, 6,622 pieces; No. ?, 12,411 pieces; No. 8, 7,42@ pieces; No. 4, 4,40O pieces, CT q total for the four routes of 30,S5e pieces of mail.
 In the matter of stamp cancellations by the rural carriers there has also been remarkable growth of business. For the month of March the four car riers cancelled stamps aggregating in value $143.21 which is almost three fourths the amount of their salaries.
 These things place the Phoenix routes up among the big and success ful ones, but there is another point on which it is beleved these routes are record breakers. That IS the matter of roads. The country is ideal for rural routes and the four routes cover about 100 miles of road. There isn't
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

"If' looks like a mighty little word to carry so much weight.-PhiladeI- phia Record
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
against the man who shed it.

against the man who shed it.
 N. G. Gonzales, figuratively speaking. sacrificed his life in defense of the freedom of the press. Because he had the courage to condemn in unmistak- able language what he believed to be wrong, he was cut down without warn Ing. To the everlasting credit of Am erican Journalism be it said that ere the editors hand was cold in death the pen which dropped from it was caught up by equally fearless spirits to de- nounce his slayer in tones of thunder.
 James H. Tillman, it Is rafrfy safe ta cay, Will never sit in the halls of con- gress. The people who love and ad- mire fearless devotion to duty will not. soon forget the martyr journalist who practically died at hissRasts When Editor Gonzales went out to join the great army of "soldiers of the day and night which had gone before. he left behind him men of the same calibre, who stand ever ready to wield the pen which is ''mightier than the sword" The smoke of a manslayer's pistol can not obscure the path of duty-Ashe- vile Citizen.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
ATTENTION, HOME
 SEEKERS!
There is Being Arranged an Excusion to
 Stockton, California, a City

of of of 
 
 
  to a a One fourth cash; wo andthr in o a the uvant
  not boom to go the does (Unless of Kigore in trip
  who sef-supporng
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

damage to fruit in Cochise. Coconino, Graham and Yuma counties.
 Stock interests continued to suffer during the month over most of the ter ritory. There has been a continued deterioration in the condition of ranges, and diminution of the supply of stock water. The unfavorable condition has, however, been relieved somewhat by the rains and snCws in the northern DOT tion of the territory and there is now promise of much better grazing in that section. In the southeastern portion of the territory the ranges are in very poor condition. Grass started to grow in Cochise county, but it has since dried up. It is in the southeastern portion of the territory that losses to stock in- terests appear to be greatest. In this section cattle are generally reported to be losing flesh rapidly, while there has already been considera ble loss by death. The losses. however, are not as great as might have been expected from the unfaVorab ble conditions which have pre- vailed for several months. Unless good rains come soon in this section heavy losses seem certain. In the elevated portions of the central and middle east ern section of the territory conditions have been less unfaVorable and the rains and snHws of the latter part of March have improved the prospects somewhat. In some localities stock is reported to be in good condition, but generally it's condition is poor to fair. Still more rain is needed to produce a plentiful supply of spring feed and bring stock generally into good condi- ton. While the rains and snows of the latter part of March have brought about some improvement in the out look for stock and farming interests in some localities, in general it may be said that the prospects Tor these inter- ests in Arizona are far from encourage ing at the present time.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
THE MEMORY OF A MARTYR.
At the head of the editorial columns of the Colombia State is seen daily the following:
"N. G. Gonzales,
 1S5S-19O3

That is all; Nbut the two simple lines stand as perpetual epitaph to the memory of the fearless editor who was shot down in the prime of life by James H. Tillman. Editor Gonzales met his death at the hands of one who recently had the effrontery to seek congression- al honors, but later withdrew his name when he saw the overwhelming senti- ment against him. Acquitted of the charge of murder by palpabIy incom. potent jury, this Tillman audaciausly
 announced his candidacy for the suf- frage of an outraged constituency. It would seem as if the blood of the mar tyred editor would cry aloud in protest
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

Have your piano tuned by s. w. Hamilton, professional tuner and re- pairer. Redewills or Mountains.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

county, both for business and as a place of residence. They also showed their keen business Judgment by com menting upon the things yet needed to make the city what it ought to be as a business center, such as enterprises that would establish more and larger payrolls in the vicinity.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

My but it's good-Toboggan Maple SVruD
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02

Mrs. E. H. Cooper needs no intro duction to Phoenix audiences. her voice and pleasing manner having won her a host of friends in this city. Her solo. Come Ye Blessed" from the Holy City at the Orpheus Society concert on Tuesday evening, April 5th is sure to be a gem.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
Stampede For Land
on Rosebud Reserve

FaHLton, S. d., July IS. The
gigantic land rush at Vankton
develops into almost a stampede.
Thirty-three thousand had regis
tered up to closing tonight To
days record was 5055 and that will
be exceeded tomorrow.
The fever for land has taken
possession of thousands who here
totore had not thought Of coming
here to register. The crush in the
city and Oh trains is simply indie
scribable. Railroad officials say
they have more than they can posi-
bly, haul to Iankton. Lines Of
people were still two blocks long
at closing time today. Hundreds
will stay up all night to be early
IN line and at least 80 men have
procured baskets Of food and will
go into the line tonight.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
To Reclaim Arid Lands in Montana,

Butte, Mont, July 10. Official
news has been received at Great
Falls from the secretary OF the in
terror department calling for bids
tor the construction of the main
portion Of the Milk river canal and
It IS expected that work on The irri-
CATION project, the largest ever un-
dertaken by the federal government,
will commence within two months.
Chief Newell of the reclamation
service will arrive at Malta, Mont.
within two weeks, when it is ex-
pected that operations will be begun
in a 40 mile portion OF the canal.
For rllis section alone $3.50, 600 is
available.
The government plans the con-
structlon Of d mammoth reservoir
to store the food waters from the
Milk and northern Montana
streams, from which it is planned
to reclaim i'll tie neighborhood of
100, 900 acres of what is now
desert land.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
Elk's Day at Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, = Tuesday, July 26,
VIII be Elk's Day at the World S
Fair and for one day and a verv
long night the purple colors will
float over the Exposition. The
members will come to St. Louis in
a body after the adjournment of the
Grand Lodge meeting at Cincinnati
a special program has been pro
vlded for their entertainment while
at the Worlds Fair.
Assembling at the local club
rooms i'll the Holland building at
Seventh and Olive streets, the
members will be provided with
automobiles and tally-hos and will
parade through the principal streets
OF the city to the Exposition
grounds.
Upon their arrival at the main
entrance they will be met by an
escort Of 200 Boer soldiers and pro-
ceed through the grounds to the
Temple Of Fraternity, where an
address Of welcome will be delivered
by John H. Holmes, Exalted Ruler
OF St Louis Lodge, No. 9, to
winch address the newly Exalted
Ruler will respond. President
Francis Of the Exposition company
will welcome the visitors Oh behalf
OF the Worlds Fair management.
Following a general reception,
tthe Concessionaires OH The Pike
wlll give g spectacular parade
especially for tie benefit Of the
Elks. This parade will pass the
Temple Of Fraternity while the
guests are gathered there and will
include deputation from Myster-
ious Asia, strange music makers
from India, Japanese Geisha girls,
Spanish dancers from the Streets of
Seville, detachment of Hale's
Fire Fighters and representatives
OF other attractions on the anluse-
ment street
After the parade the E1ks will
be embarrassed and allowed to for
age i'll the pastures Of the Worlds
Fair grounds. AT 6 p. III. there
will be competitive drill OIL the
Plaza of St. Louis between several
Elk teams. The winning team will
be presented with beautiful flag
in com.nemoration Of its victory.
Railroad lines have made special
rate of $8 for the round trip be-
tween Cincinnati and St. Louis,
July q, % and % good for fifteen
days, to accommodate all Elks and
their friends who wish to attend
the festivities incident to Elk's Day
and the DAYS following.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
Denied The Writ.

The supreme court has sustained
the demurrer III the case brought
by the Hurnbird Lumber company
against Judge Ralph Morgan and
denied the writ Of mandate asked
for.
This is a case originating in an
appeal from the action Of the board
OF county commissioners of
kootenai county as the board OF
equalization i'll connection with the
assessment of certain timber lands
belonging to the company. The
corporation appealed to the district
court. The county attorney moved
to dismiss the appeal, which motion
was denied. The appeal was then
heard and the Judge notified the
attorney for the plaintiff to prepare
findings and Judgment
Before the findings and Judgment
were nader the county attorney
filed another motion for dismissal
Oh the ground that no appeal lies
from an order of the board of
equalization.
The Judge sustained the motion,
and the company thereupon applied
to the supreme court for writ of
mandate requiring the Judge to
proceed to make his findings and
render Judgment in the case.
The supreme court, in an opinion
by Justice Ailshe, states the only
question is whether an appeal can
be taken from the board of equaliza-
ton. Continuing, it says:
''This question has been decided
by this court at the present term
adversely to the contention of
petitioner, in Feltham VS.. Board of
Commissioners. In that case we
held that an appeal will not lie
from an order of the board of equali-
zation. We have given this ques-
ton further and careful examina-
ton i'll the present case to satisfy
ourselves as to the correctness of
Our former decision and are CON
WINGED of the soundness of the posi-
tion taken in that case. We there
fore rest our decision in this case
upon the principles there annouced.
The right of appeal from such
boards is purely statutory. In
dependent of statutory enactment
no such right would exist. We can
not extend this right by interpreta-
ton to the orders and decisions of
any board from which the right of
appeal is not clearly granted. If
the Legislature desires to allow an
appeal from the orders of boards of
equalization, they have that power,
but we are without authority to
extend such remedy. The demurrer
to the petition will be sustained and
the writ denied
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
Fremont Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Beach-There has been much
cloudy weather and some rain has
fallen haying is in progress grain
is in full head; potatoes are ready
for use. Geo. Lister.
Lewisville-Good growing wealth
er has prevailed during the past
week; water is abundant; q local
thunderstorm occurred on the 18th,
and high winds have been frequent /;
the hay crops will be light; potatoes
are coming into bloom sugar beets
are looking we'll. MAJ rtin Harris.
Lodi-We have had some very
cool nights; crops of III ost kinds are
doing we'll, but timothy and other
hay crops will be light; garden
stuff is excellent; stock on the
range is looking W Well.-J. T..
Dorcheus.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
aIton Ferrish Dead.

o clock this forenoon the
, Walton Parrish was held
'uer $ home, conducted by
"A. Peterson. The funeral
eely attended. He was
the family lot in Forest
netery. Walton Parrish
vest several years ago
~ III the best of health and
excellent constitution and
! ne was a young man of
,'ts and took care of him.
health began gradually to
nearly two years ago. He
however, in the west for
months, but as he was
ofse right along lie re-
d ome about two months ago
iich time he has been
growing worse and he
his father S home last
ay afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Parrish was born here in
d, aplds on March 10, 1879.
mood days were largely
our public schools where
not only the respect and
OIL the teachers, but of
u mates as we'll. He had
aI winning way and it
'aft OF his mission in this
u'ake friends. He was a
aa and dies at an age at
lew men die from natural
&c was taken with a severe
"aSe OF the lungs the first
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
PARKER.

Born to the wife of John Palmer,
a daughter, on the 11th inst. All
getting along nicely.
Mr.. Geo. Austin, the field boss
of the Idaho Sugar company, was
here on the 18th, ard was we'll
pleased with the outlook here. He
thinks we have as good prospect
as any locality IN his district.
The Sugar company has called
for 200 tons of rock which the
farmers are now hauling
Mrs. Sarah Hess and Mrs. Polly
Carkdall of Farnintgon. Utah, are
visiting relatives and friends here
Mrs. Hess is a sister of ID. E., H.
w. and Bishop Miller.
]. G.. Brown has sold 40 acres of
his ranch two miles north of town
to his brother Charles and is going
to move into town.
H. NJ. Harmon and sons have
taken large hay contract near
Red Rock, Mont. and Mr.. Harmon
has taken his family out with him.
James Stevenson AMI wife, father
and mother of +. d. Stevenson are
here visiting with their son. They
are from Farmintgon, Utah.
w. J. Robinson, of Salt Lake
City, is here visiting Mr.. c. H.
Karlson.
Henry Bradshaw, postmaster of
Camas, is here making arrange
ments to erect a residence OH the
lot just south of the cemetery.
Work has been begup on the
foundation of the addition to the
meeting house.
B. P. Homer has sold his pro-
perty here to Mr.. Fairbanks, of
briggs, and has moved to briggs.
Mr.. Fairbanks has located here.
Eli Lee has taken charge of the
hotel at the auxiliary sugar plant.
II I,otc ,,Nv, Loft ,,.:l H.. ..-1J .4
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
Republican Primaries.

Caldwell, July 1S.-The Repub-
licans held their primaries here TO-
day and elected Il delegates to the
county convention at Nampa. The
delegation IS solid for Governor
Morrison.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
France And The Vatican.

Rome, July Is. From the high
est source it is learned that the
vaticans' view of the situation be-
tween the holy see and France is as
follows:
The pope regards the dissolution
of the concordat by France as abso-
lutely certain. The pretext is that
the holy see, before the visit of
President Loubet to Rome, called
on Bishop Gray of Laval, to resign.
He refused and was summoned to
Rome to answer the gravest
charges. The bishop appealed to
the French government, which
claimed that the holy see was in
fringing OH the concordat, but as
the bishop had not been punished
Foreign Minister Delcasse acknow-
ledged that the vatican was within
its rights.
The pontiff is firmly decided to
proceed with the case of the bishop,
who, if he is not i'll Rome on the
2Sth instant, will be suspended.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-07-21
NOTICE.

The Oregon Shor'. Line Railroad
has fixed the rates from all points
III Idaho, to parties desiring to
attend the Republican State Con
vention at Moscow August 10,
1904, as follows:
From Preston to Moscow