Arizona republican., 1907-02-06

swept away the lower canals would
have TO proceed 10 build their respec-
tive dams anyway. But this had al
ready been considered by the represen-
tatives of the Arizona canal farmers
and Mr.. Hill. who was present at the
meeting. on that subject Mr.. Hill an
nounced that IL the lower canals would
unite in that project he would guaran-
tee that the government would keep
the dam in repair and replace it il It
went out but the effort would be made
To So build II that il would not go out.
Mr.. Hills attitude was strictly one
Of business and not that OF offering
a donation on the part Of the govern
ment. The Arizona will have to be
lowered and cleaned somewhat any
way, and if this is not done in order
TO construct the diversion dam at
Granite Reef he will have to build a
Golfer dam both to keep the water
away from construction and 10 let by
at the proper time the water due the
lower canals. BY the construction Of a
proper dam at the Arizona head and
the diversion Of all water through that
ditch during the low stage Of the riv-
er while construction is in progress.
there will likely be no need of a Golfer
dam at Granite Reef or at least no
pretentious one. II the canal compa-
MES put all their money together in
the Arizona dam it will save to the
whole valley the cost Of construction
OF the Golfer dam at Granite Reef and
in the event Of a break in the Arizona
dam its repair and maintenance in
good order will be a less expense for
the government than the building OF a
Golfer dam ar Granite Reef. The pro-
jet therefore seems to be one OF econ
Omy and convenience all around and
the lower canal companies are invited
to consider it at a meeting to be held
on Thursday.
At yesterdays meeting the Arizona
directors also agreed with Mr.. Hill To
keep water out of the canal for the
next month. during which time he will
put force of men at work deepening
the ditch five feet for some distance
west of Granite Reef which will give
it a greater carrying capacity and is
a work that will have to be done some
time this summer anyway. Further
more. all the debris so removed will
be placed on the south side of the ca
nal, strengthening the banks that have
heretofore been subject to breaking
and consequent waste Of water.
\ vote OF thanks was also rendered
Yesterday at the meeting to r. z. Min
er. who has done a great deal To ia
cilitate the business OF the Arizona
farmers at the head.
The directorate also arranged FOR
sending another circular letter to the
delinquent stockholders in the Arizona
Waters Users association announcing
in substance that on February Their
day of grace for paying their assess
mCnts will expire. II is then the pre-
negative of the board 10 cancel all IN
paid stock but it will be very refIc-
tant to do so and hopes each stock
holder will make his payment befOr-
such a step becomes necessary. A re-
port has been circulated that the farm
ers are not paving up as well as they
were expected to. This is erroneous
for the greater number have done So
and the association mas had money T.
meet all obligations. \ few Of course
are in arrears and in the nature Of
things that was expected. however. it
it deplored and an effort will be made
to induce al TO come in