Arizona republican., 1908-02-21

of the two republics than at this point.
 1 The town seems to be getting over | the shock occasioned by the news of
 the embezzlement of government funds i by the cashier of the customs house, and all join in sympathy for the family
 of the accused. The event. however, is one not soon to be forgotten. Rev. R. C. Elliott, the presiding el- der of the Methodist church South, stationed at this town who has been resident here for the past four years, leaves next Monday for the annual conference of the Northwest Mission of Mexican churches to be held at Durango, Mexico His term of office here has expired and he is unable to say where he will be located in the future. He has been a great help in every way to the town and people and will, with his lovely family, be greatly missed.
 J. Prank TraynOr. the carpenter on the Sonora roalroad, who had his leg broken by being thrown from a hand
 car on which he was riding when it jumped the track is slowly recovering.
 The wound is not a bad one, and yet needs the best of care for the next three weeks or more.
 Andrew Bartlett, one of the old resi- dents of the city. who had a stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago, is now Iconvalescing, and expects to be out in a da-' or so.
 Julius Parrish. the janitor of the customs house, who suffered a stroke of paralysis on his left side some months ago. is also improved. so much so that he can attend somewhat to his official duties.
 The fire boys are taking advantage of the crisp, fine weather to give prac- tice runs. Every day some of the members line up for a good brisk practice match, and as considerable in terest is being taken in the depart ment now the boys are anxious to i'm prove along all lines. The finances of the companies are in good shape. and everything seems to be running smoothly and satisfactorily.
 Walter Southworth, one of Postmas- ter BohalIs trusted clerks. will sever his connection with the postoffice on March first and return to ocean Park California, his former home.
 Mrs w. w. Carpenter, wife of spec ial inspector of the treasury w. w. Carpenter. is now at the Whitwell Sanitarium in Tucson, undergoing treatment. From all reports the es- teemed lady is in a very precarious condition.
 The old saying, everything is done for some good" is proven by the con- dition Of affairs existing in railroad circles in this section of the country While no one desired such an awful thing as the financial panic. it cannot be denied nevertheless. that it has had the effect of causing many of the business men of the country. formerly sleeping, to wake up and see that af- fairs are conducted along business lines. Where there were formerly, freight congestions. shortage of cars, non-delivsry of merchandise. and the like. now the railroad yards present Cleaned-up appearance. plenty of cars can be obtaiped for the shipment of goods, and delivery of consignments are being made with prompt dispatch. The construction Of the different branches Of the Cananea and Nogales, the Cananea and Rio Yaqui and Pacif- ic Railroads continues without abate- ment. and every indication points to completion of the roads within the specified time. To secure such con sessions as the Southern Pacific has from the Mexican government was the result Of much hard work and consid- erable diplomacy. and in order to show their appreciation of such favOrs the company is desirous to connect the remote portions of the republic with their main line. with Q view of open ing uD the vast mineral and agricul- tural lands, now without railroad fa- to settlement.
 W. C. Foster. territorial examiner. and personal representative of the governor. has been making this town his headquarters for the past week. THE u06lCEu0I IEITED