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Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
MESA
SUCCESSFUL OPENING
The Great Auditorium We'll Filled Last
 Friday Evening

It is estimated that about 2500 peo- pie witnessed the formal opening of the Vance opera house to the public last Friday evening, and that fully one third of this number participated iD the dance. It was by far the largest event of its kind that has ever taken place in Mesa.
 The opera house, in addition to its spacious auditorium and balconies, has ample stage room for the largest scenic productions travelling in this section of the country. The basement is large and well ventilated, and will be suitably furnished for the giving of banquets, etc. There are four dressing rooms on either side of the stage. An immense scenic asbestos curtain has been ordered, and upon its arrival, will be installed and hung in the stage opening.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
MORE TEAMS NEEDED

Supt. L. D. Crook of the Tempe canal announces that fifty odd men and teams are now engaged in clean- ing the western branch of the Tempe canal and though work is progressing nicely, and good work is being done, a few more men and teams can be used to advantage. The more help. the sooner the work will be finished and the sooner that is done, the quicker the canals will be carrying a full head of water again. The farmers are not suffering for water now by any means, but it is desirable that the job be fin ished up as soon as possible.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
EXCURSION TO PHOENIX

The manager of the Doris opera opera house in Phoenix has made ar engagements for special train to be run from Mesa to Phoenix Thursday evening. February 20th, for the bene- fit of the theater goers of Mesa who desire to avail themselves of the op- portunity to witness the big comic Op- era, The Burgomaster." which will be produced in Phoenix on that date.
 The special will leave Mesa at 6:S0 r. m (city time) arriving in Phoenix in ample time for the performance. Re turning the train will leave at 11:OO pm. immediately at the close of the play.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

, good play was always rewarded with applause. Naturally the Normal was best represented by the attendance, but there were a number over rom Phoenix, who were particularly con- cerned in either the High or Indian school. i
 At the hour of writing the games were still in progress, and it was inn possible then to foretell the final re- suits. though there was every indica- tion that the Normal would win the ladies events. A complete report of the results will be published in tomor- rows paper.
 Four schools were engaged in yes terday's contests, namely the Univer-
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

sity of Arizona, represented by Messrs. Gillem, Gillem' and SalaZar; The Phoenix High School. represented by Messrs. Spaulding. Elliott and Bennett and Misses Rema Doris, Selma Gold berg and Margarete KinnOn; the h. dian school, represented by Messrs. Goodman and son, Porter and Venne, and Miss sara Maddox; the Normal, represented by Messrs, Aver, White. Thomas, Sheldon and Misses Mckay and Larson.
 The University team arrived on the morning train from the south and will not return until tonight, remaining in Tempe over Sunday as the guests of the Normal Association. The Phoenix representatives came over on the morning train and a number remained over night to attend the dance that was given by the Normal association last evening at the dining hall in hon. or of the visitors.
 C. W. Alexander will pay $500 per dozen for all hens delivered in Feb ruar,.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
THE HOLY CITY

MT. Bennitt's portrayal of the birth of Christianity, 2OO0 years ago. has been enhanced by the changes made in the play this season. This with the support of Miss Mercy as Salome, in sures the patronizing public a rare treat in witnessing the reproduction of The Holy City at the Mesa opera house next Wednesday evening. February 19. Tickets are now on sale at Hollo- days drug store.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
Deafness Cannot Be Lured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the Eus- tachian Tube. When this tube is in- famed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. and when 1t is en- tirely closed, Deafness is the result. and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed for ever: nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh which is nothing but an in- famed condition of the mucous sur faces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by ca tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
 F. J. CHENEY x CO.,, Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- tion.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

Tom Buchanan who was in the city yesterday, for the purpose of replen- ishing his larder says that the recent rains have proven their worth on the ranges many times over and that the grass although short is making fine feed and is growing rapidly.
 D. c. Collins representing the Nor man Lichy Manufacturing company of Des Moines. Iowa. spent yesterday in Mesa plying his trade amongst the local druggists.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
NOTES AND PERSONALS

The training school 7th grade. chap eroned by several of the senior teach CTS. picniced at the Power house yes terday.
 c. E. Rule of Tucson, spent yester- day here.
 C. A. Haffley and sons. of Granite Reef. are here for a few days.
 Hugh Laird will accompany a ship ment of Hitchcock cattle to San Der nardino today. Sam Reed returned Friday evening from a hunting trip with Chas. Teeter at Arlington. He reports splendid sue cess and ducks and geese in abund- ance.
 E. Oleson left Friday evening for his cattle range at Red Rock, where he will be located for some time to come.
 Kathrine Parry entertained the Smart set at her home Friday evening.
 Frank Empey arrived from Ray Fri day afternoon and found his father slightly improved.
 The Pacific Creamery will resume cOndensing again in the morning.
 The Calladale Poultry Farm has been awarded the government contract to furnish eggs for the force at Granite Reef.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
PETITION FOR NEW ROAD

A petition is now being circulated praying the board of supervisors to open a road east and west through the two sections south and east of Tempe. This really means a continuation of the Mesa road a little less than two miles west to the railroad. A quarter of mile of the proposed new road has always been open and is familiar ly known as Lovers Lane" If act ed upon favorably by the supervisors there will be a straight road from Mil Avenue to Mesa City. Those prop erty owners who will be affected by the change. are practically all in fay or of the proposed move.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
THIEVES STILL AT LARGE

The thieves who so successfully got away with their loot on the night of February 18th, appear to be just as successful in avoiding capture. as up to the present time no trace of the miscreants has been obtained
 Officers are still working on the case. and are hopeful of soon bring ing the offenders to justice
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
Hodnett and Cars, resident under takers and embalmers. Phone 179.
TARGET RANGE IMPROVEMENTS

Some work will be done this week toward improving the target range across the river in anticipation of the contest on the 22nd of this month be- tween teams representing the different militia companies of the valley and the staff. A new pit will be dug, new frames put up and the entire range given a general Overhauling. It is aimed to so reconstruct it that it will be better drained and will be a more serviceable and permanent range. A number of targets and other material for the shoot next Saturday was re- ceived from Phoenix yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
A coNcLoMERATE MESS

Frank Brechan and Bob Evans re- turned late Friday evening from an all days hunting trip with the greatest conglomeration of game that has ever been brought to town. Their days sport netted them three ducks, forty four quail, sixteen hawks. four crows, one coyote and innumerable doves. The only reason they did not get a more varied assortment was that they saw nothing else, for they brought home everything in sight. The days trip embraced the country south and west of Chandler's wells, clear to the mountains southwest of town.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
THE PICTURE SHOW

The moving picture show at Good wins opera house Friday eveping drew another big crowd. The company puts on the pictures each Friday even- ing and is giving good satisfaction. The. pictures are clear and distinct, with new films each Friday evening and new illustrated songs.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

usual Revival services continue. Rev. Jas. F. Crutchfield will preach this morning on Seeking the Lost" His subject at 7:9O will be "Purgatory.' It is the Lords cause, and you are invit- ed to take part in these services.
 M. F. Church. Rev. w. w. Ravens, superintendent of the anti-saloon league will preach this morning at II o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
TEMPE
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
A Good Crowd, Fine Day and Splen
 did Sport

The annual tennis tournament at the Normal yesterday was a grand success in every respect. The attend ance was good and from early forenoon until the last game was finished late in the afternoon, there was an inter ested crowd of spectators watching the various contests in progress and a
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
MOVING PICTURES

W. F. Springer and J. w. Laird rep resenting the Electric theater in Phoe- nix, drew their usual large crowd at the Mesa opera house yesterday even ing. The pictures were all new and attractive.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16
100000
 TREES AND PLANTS AT WAGNER,S NURSERY.
100000

Umbrella trees. 215c each and up Ash trees. s..............1c each and up Mulberry trees. ........5c 5c each and up Rose bushes. each and up Fruit trees. ...2 20c each and up Ornamental Fan and Date Palms. =.
 5c each and up varieties Hedge plants. Dc each up Grapes. s.......5c sc each and up
 My fruit trees have been inspected by proper authority. It will pay you to come and see me at the nursery. %t of a mile south of Eastlake park, R. F. D. No. l.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

FOR RENT-Room suitable for light housekeeping. Republican, Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-16

from all kinds of garments is one of our specialties. We do it easily and quickly. even when you may think their removal impossible. Do not throw a good coat or vest aside sim ply because it is stained. We have a process which will nfallibly remove the marks while leaving the fab C. uninjured. It is our business to clean and dye all kinds of Ladies and Gen tlemens Clothing. We are quick and accurate with our work and economi- cal in charges.
 TheArizOna Cleaning& DyeingWorks
 Mrs. Lilur Wilson, Prop. 239 E. Wash. St. Phone Black 253
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

One by one the roses fade. The edict has gone forth from the office of the United States federal judge of this d division that the dance hall is doomed. The dance hall has been closely allied with the pioneer life of all of Alaska. In the days before there were any Cor st best only fewl white women in the country, the dance hall was the center of the social life of tSe camps and settlements. The Indian bucks and damsels were there each night to en- joy the frolic. But the sly old sour doughs rang the curfew on the bucks at nine o'clock and made them all go home, and then the maideus were led through the changes of alaman left, right and left, and the dreamy waltz, by the pioneer Chesterfelds. Then, as now the bar was an adjunct of the dance hall. But the selling of intoxicants to the native "ladiesn was prohibited by law. But this obstacle to hilarious happiness was sometimes overcome by a somewhat peculiar strategy. A man would step to the bar, fill his mouth with whiskey, and then return to the dance floor. There he would approach bis lady and while pressing his lips to hers, allow her to share with him the joys of the forbidden cup. How things do changel That was long ago. Then came the wonderful gold discoveries that astonished the world, and with the rush of new people came the "painted' ladies, who had learned their trade in Christian communities, and who rustled the boxes, had champagne appetites, and demanded percentage checks. Millions of the blood bought
 gold of the Northland has been laid at the feet of the dance hall girls, and by them squandered for such things as their fancy craved. They have not amassed fortunes. They have only
 lived. Others, still, have proited by their energy. And now another change is here and the dance hall must go.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

A remarkable find of placer gold on Prince of Wales Island has inst come to light, the discovery having been made in true story book fashion. A man, who as yet shall be nameless, who lived at the point in question and kept few chickens, not long ago Killed one of them and in cleauing 1t wag astouished to find bona tide nugget of cousidera ble size. Hardly be- Ileviug his eyes, he tested the gold thoroughly and found that 1t was un- Aoo btedly the real thing. He hurried into town, showed the nugget to sev- eral parties, and one of them at least, couldn't get over to camp quick euough. Once there, he slapped placer locations ell over the place, even over some spatented ground-every- thipg looked alike to the enthusiastic citizen in hls anxiety to corral the nugget growing feeding ground of the late unfortunate hen. He corralled it all right, but has not yet started sluicing, and may delay active "min- ing operations" for some little time as the lady who formerly owned the nugget and lost it in the chicken-coop has come forward, identified her property, and insists that it be return cd to heri What will you havet gentlemen?--EX.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

Notices posted at Juneau warn men not to go to Nome. This is done by the Western Federation of Miners. The same organization warns men not to go to Fairbanks, and in the Sound cities, and at many other places in the States, men are warned, begged and threaten ed by representatives of the Federation to keep them away from Treadwell. Al askans were as happy as June bugs un- til this Western Federation mixed in, and each year the output o2 gold was larger than the year before. But last year-the Federation having slyly gained foothold-it showed it's seeth, and the gold output was curtsiled. It appears to be simply a question of which Alaska can best get along with out, the Western Federation of Miners or the gold output.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

According to the Alaskan, CordoVa now has the following business estab- lishments: Two general merchsn- disc stores, a newspaper and job office, one clothing store, three hotels, seven restaurants, seven saloons, one bowl ing alley, butcher shop, one tailor shop, two physicians, two dentists, two drug stores, three laundries, three barbor shops, three lumber yards, one paint, oil and glass house, two attor- neys, one ladies' furnishing store, three cigar stores, a hardware store, one Sin shop and 8 photograph gallery.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

The same wonderful remedy for all t he social ills of the world Shat Ju- neau magazine, now defunot, once promised to unfold to the public, has bobbed up again at Cordova, and is made the foundation stone of the Cor dova Civic Club. Of course some skeptic will ask, can any good thing come out of Cordoya2
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

With the Alaska Central railroad in the hands of receiver, John F. Good win of Fairbanks, who was appointed on May 21st by Judge Reid, an application will be made to have the work continued. Those who rememb Der the prosperity that came to the Union Pacific under just suoh con- ditions will begin to take heart for the Alaska project.
Douglas Island news., 1908-06-03

A fancy writing desk made of Alaska woods, at Jensen's.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-06

Any erroneous reflection upon the
asracter, standing or reputation OF
any person. firm or corporation tnat
may appear in the columns OF the
Daily Light will be gladly corrected
apon It's being brought to the Atten-
ton OF the management
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-06
COMMENCEMENT AT TRINITY.
Splendid Program Prepared for the
Closing Exercises.

Commencement exercises at Trim
ity University promise to be fully as
interesting as in past years. The fol-
lowing Is the program:
Friday. $3.50 p. g. m.--Graduates
recital in ofatory.
Friday, S:15 p. m.-Concert by
the Girls Glee Club.
Saturday, S:15 p. m.-Joint meet
ing of the two literary societies.
Sunday, II a. m.-Baccalaureate
sermon, by Rev. r. l., Irving, Gain
esville, Texas.
Sunday, S:15 p. MANUAL adj
dress to students, by DR.. Hugh Spen-
Ger Williams, Memphis, Tenn.
Monday, 10:30a a. m.-Final
chapel service.
Monday, $50 p. m.-Graduates
recital in music.
Monday, S:15 p. ma Russian
Honeymoon, by the department of
oratory.
Tuesday, 1920 a. m.-Class day
exercises.
Tuesday, $3.50 p. m.-Orchestral
concert.
Tuesday. S:15 p. m.-Mendels-
sohn's Elijah, by the department of
music
Wednesday, 1920 a. m.-Com-
mencement Grafton by DR.. Robert e
Vinson, Austin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-06
W. A. OWNBY : City Editor
tResidence Phone. Bell No. 2SS.)
LET US HAVE PEACE.

1t is an unfortunate fact, and more
is it unfortunate because it is fact,
that, in the delirium of victory or the
dolefulness of defeat, democrats on
respective sides of the late unpleas-
antness' are prone to keep up the
fight on issues that the ballot OF the
party has settled, so far as the pres
ent is concerned. Incorporate re-
marks on either side of the question
do not express the views of conser-
yative democracy, and the position
of the party toward all such mall
contents should be so fercefully sta
ted that no one could fail to under
stand. The battle fought was a con-
test within the party, a contest be-
tween the supporters Of different
candidates for a stated position and
all of whom were equally accredited
as democrats by the state executive
committee, the party's highest au-
thority in the state. With the sane
ton of the partys official head and
under the immediate direction OF
the democratic chairman for the
state ballot was prepared upon
which was printed without partiallty
or preference the names of opposing
candidates for the honorable posi-
lions of delegates at large from this
state to represent the democracy o!
Texas in the national council of de-
mocracy to be held at Denver. These
ballots were placed in the hands OF
democrats to be voted, and there
were judges provided to see
that none but democrats should
vote; these ballots were voted and
one set of candidates seeking honors
within the party has been given a
substantial majority of democratic
votes, and that should settle the
question. Whose right is it 10 cues
ton the democracy of voter in that
election wherein only democrats
could participate? There never has
been a time when there were not
differences sof opinions within the
party TO be settled by the party
conventions or elections, but that
these differences existed has never
before brought into question the de-
mocracy of those who differed. BY
what right can any man who profess
SEES TO be democrat stand WITHIN
the convention halls Of the party and
denounce those who may have been
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-06

opposed to his particular views as
enemies of organized democracy?
That man should better first inform
himself as to what democracy really
is, as to what it teaches, before he
attempts to brand his fellow man
and democrat as bolter. OF what
must a democrat who may have been
on the losing side in the recent pri-
mary wash his hands that he may
come back with clean hands" and
be entitled to fellowship in the par
ty? Much was said Tuesday that
would have been better left unsaid,
but now that it has been said 1t
would be we'll to try and forget it.
So much for the delirium of victory,
now let us consider the dolefulness
of defeat, wherein we find just as
much to condemn. When man has
entered into a democratic convention
or election as democrat participat-
ing by voice or ballot, he owes it to
himself and to the party to abide by
the results If he is defeated the
verdict of his party should control
his words and action and his support
should be given to- sustaining the
party in it's decision, whether that
decision was for or against him.
This is what he rightly expected OF
/ those who opposed his views, and
what he expected of others he should
, be ready and willing to do himself
We have no patience with that man
or set of men who, because of their
defeat, let the spirit Of revenge control
their every action, prompting them
in their oppositions to or support OF
the candidacy of any other man. II
there is any one great principle
taught by democracy it is that every
tub should stand on it's own bot
tom" We subscribe to the doctrine
that a man should be rewarded &C.
cording to his own merit. 1t is treas
on to democracy and common sense
to urge that the candidacy of any
man should stand or fall according
to the result OF some other candi
dates contention. Honesty and fair
ness demand that" every man should
be judged according to his own rec
ord and the application of any othel
rule is contrary to democratic doc
trine. The voice of the party ha:
been heard, democratic difference
has been settled by democrats in {
democratic way, then let us abid'
by the result and be at peace.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-06

The congressional free seed distri
button, which has become farce
with the progressive farmers of the
country. and a palpable fake in real
ity, is having far more hurtful eff
feet than might appear at glance
Heretofore, says the Denison Herald,
it has only been considered an mex
cusable waste of public money, but
investigation will reveal far more
harmful effect. One of the most ben
eficial agencies of the government is
the department of agriculture, which
is doing great work in the interest
of public progress and prosperity.
Experts who have devoted their lives
to the study of agricultural problems
and the propagation of improved
seeds to strive to point the way Of
progress and prosperity for the
American farmer. But their efforts
have not been as effective as they
should for the reason that there is
lack of confidence and that lack of
confidence in the department of agri-
culture is largely due to the congress
sional free seed fake. These seeds
are more often absolutely worthless
than otherwise, but Congressman So
and So sends out a generous lot of
them to his beloved constituents and
some of them a very small per cent
in fact) are planted only to find that
they are not worth the ground space
occupied to say nothing of the labor
of planting and cultivating. Many a
farmer has planted congressional
seed because they were free only to
and bought seed that were worth cul-
tivating.
A great many farmers not familiar
with the plans and purposes of the
department of agriculture confuse
this work with the free seed fake
and estimate the value of the former
button of seeds by our ever thought
full congressman adds a new crop of
doubters and destroys the confidence
which the department of agriculture
richly deserves and absolutely re-
quires for effective work. How much
longer will the intelligent American
people stand for the free seed fake.
which is not only the weakest effort
to influence votes that has ever been
invented by political demagoguery
but which is absolutely injurious to
one of the greatest agencies of our
government