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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16

Newport is to have big week OF mid
summer festival and carnival commenc
ing Tuesday, July b. The Carnival
Amusement Co. has arranged to show
here five days. and the event promises
to be one long TO be remembered. This
is the same company that furnished the
amusement for the Fourth of july cele-
bration which lasted for a week at
Everett, Wash, playing under the au-
spices of the Woodmen of the World
The show travels in special cars and is
one OF the few recognized frst-class at
fractions of its kind before the American
public. The vsrious tented exhibitions
with the mammoth Ferris wheel cover
quite block OF ground. 1t will be we'll
worth vour while coming miles to see,
for interesting and entertaining exhibit
tiuns will greet the eve.
Midsummer amusement carnivals are
aud have been for hundreds OF wears
past fixed institution in England, but
II Was only within the past Jew years
that the Americans grasped the idea
and brought it to up-to-date perfection.
All the pleasures of the oldtime county
lair are brought right to your very door,
and the sight al night, with grounds and
lavilions lighted by hundreds OF cleo
tEic lights, bids you come and amnse
and enjov yourself. The basis of the
success OF this organization is the motto,
Clean and Moral We cater 10 ladies,
children and gentlemen. Don't forget
the date Five days commencing Tues
day. July 81. Excursion rates on all
railroad and boat lines.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25
RURAL ROUTE NO. 3.
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ISAAC.


Isaac, July 24.-Mr. Gaylord has just
purchased a nice bunch of dairy cows
down in the Buckeye country. He
brought them home a few days ago
and says he would not have a COW
that gave less than six gallons of
milk a day.
Mr. and Mrs. Casey did not get
started last Saturday as was an
nounced. Their daughter getting sick
detained them a few days but she is
about ready to travel.
Mr.. GorrelTs baby has been sick for
the past few days but at present is
some better.
MIR. Bratton has just returned from
al months vacation in Texas.
Mr.. Barrett had runaway a few
days ago that might have proved Sc
rious to the horse and buggy. He got
out at Mr. Barnum's and got inter-
ested in hearing Mr.. Barnum tell how
much money he had made OFF his
melons this year. When Mr.. Barnum
got through Mr. Barrett looked around
and the horse had gone home. Fortu
nately no damage was done.
Floyd Langston has abandoned his
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25
CARTWRIGHT.

Cartwright, July 24-Preaching
Sunday at II a. m. by the pastor. P.
d. Gardner, subject, The Coming of
jesus Sunday school at $3.50 a. M,
Epworth League at 1880 p. m, subject,
THE Emancipated VIII, the Converted
Life" Leader NJ. b. Brooks.
Last Sunday evening the Bugs of
Cartwright, gave an entertainment at
the League service Judging from the
constant slapping of hands among the
the auditors it was a great success,
from the standpoint of the bug.
Services are to be held for the first
time in the new church next Sunday.
The seats have not arrived yet, but we
are compelled to use the church as 1t
it is, owing to the bugs taking possess
sion of the school house and no way
to keep them out. The seats were or
dered the first of May for the church.
by a leading firm of Phoenix, but
somehow they got switched off on the
slow train from Arkansaw, and have
failed, to appear. That is about the
only solution to the problem that pre-
sents itself.
Mrs. ]. G. Brooks has purchased a
new piano for her children, it is a fine
instrument.
Miss Evelyn Gardner is
the possessor of fine
Epworth organ. which arrived the
21st in good shape from the manufac-
turers at Chicago The order was sent
the 10Th of June. and in just 90 days
the instrument was received. Query,
how it is that a person can get things
from Chicago who is not in business
quicker than those who are?
Mr.. Doyle is expected home soon
from California where he has been
spending a few months.
Mrs. P. d. Gardner and daughter
and Mrs. Asa Graham spent Wednes-
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

day afternoon with Mrs. c. V. Gully
who was reported on the sick list, but
who is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. SmOot will start for
Oklahoma Monday to spend few
months visiting old friends.
Clarence Rousseau and wife spent
Saturday night and Sunday with L. d.
! Rousseau and family. Clarence Rous-
seau came from San Bernardino, Cal,
short time ago and is now stationed
! in Phoenix as pressman of the Phoe
nix Gazette.
Ernest Mann put three teams at
work Monday blowing on his lower
ranch preparatory to planting corn
Ernest has sent to Texas for his seed
corn. He expects to plant about fif-
teen acres.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rousseau have receiv-
ed cards announcing the marriage of
| George II. Woodson and Miss Carrie
White of Rocheport, Mo. Miss VIII
hite is a niece of Mr.. McKinney's. On
their eastern trip they expect to visit
Mr.. Mckinney, who is still in New
York, and reported to be improving
be at home in Phoenix after Septem-
Der 10.
Maggie Doyle is on the sick list this
| week.
The Marian thresher put the bridge
across the Maricopa canal north of the
school house out of commission last
| week, and it is still out. causing a
good many extra miles drive for the
people.
Mr.. Rousseau brought home about
| forty head of yearlings and calves that
| he bought from Mr.. Holloway, letting
! him have team of horses in payment.
I Mr.. and Mrs. SmOot and Buster will
| leave Saturday for Lawton, Oklahoma,
! to spend the remainder of the summer
visiting relatives. Mr.. Smoot has a
brother there whom he has not seen
for 25 years. Mrs. Asa Graham will
I keep Myrtle while Mr.. and Mrs. Smoot
are away.
Mrs. Doyle drove to Phoenix Thurs
day bringing back with her a new ice
! box and two rockers. She also carried
in her large refrigerator and sold it.
Mrs. Jack Brooks surprised her chill
dren by having a beautiful $500 ma
hogany case piano sent out. 1t arrived
Monday. The children were delighted
to say the least. The two elder chill
dren will begin soon to take music les
SONS from Miss Margaret Howard
Rev. Mr.. P. d. Gardner and family
enjoyed Sunday dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Cartwright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price and family Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Shiflet Sunday af-
ternOon.
Rev. P. d. Gardner had a new organ
brought out yesterday for his daughter
Evelyn. Brother Gardner ordered it
sent from a music house in Chicago.
Although Evelyn knew it was ordered,
she did not expect it so soon and was
pleasantly surprised when sne return
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25
AIHAMB RA.

Alhambra, July 24-Mrs. Mccain of
Phoenix spent last week in Alhambra
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. r. r.
Stroud.
Mrs Kimsey left last Sunday for
Mesa where she will be a guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Duke, for a few
weeks.
The summer widowers of Phoenix
entertained a few of their friends with
music and dancing at the Alhambra
dance hall last Sunday evening
The Misses Della and Hazel Carroll
of Mesa spent Saturday and Sunday
visiting their aunt. Mrs. r. r. Stroud.
Mrs. Sargent enjoyed a short visit
from her brother last week
camping party composed of Ralph
Wilson and family, Fred Waege apd
family, Miss Ruby Wight of Chicago.
Charles Reaksecker. Ferd CharlesbOis
and Uncle Jack" leave this& morning
for a two months outing in the vicin-
ity of Flagstaff.
Mrs George Helm on Sunday re-
ceived the sad news of her brothers
death. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to Mrs. Helm in
her bereavement.
At the home of John Fuentes, Phoe-
nix, Miss Theresa Alday of Aihambra
was united in marriage to George B.
Fuentes.
Mrs. B. F. Recksecker win leave
next week for California.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

water tank and demolished the same.
G. H. Newton was a business visitor
in town Monda-.
Word has been received from c. NJ.
Cope who has been visiting in Illinois
and is now at Mound City, Kansas,
that the weather is very pleasant but
crops are in bad shape for want of
rain.
H. j. Hanson and family drove to
town Monday. Mrs. Hanson visited
the dentist to have some work done
on her teeth.
c. Cavness drove a fine bunch of cat
tie through our neighbOrhOOd. moving
them from the Mckinley ranch to fresh
pasture across the river.
]. R. Bradshaw is busy with full
crew of men putting up a fine crop
of hay.
E. A. Cutting of Minnesota. who has
been spending the last year in this VAL
ley, has just returned from trip in
the northern part of the territory. He
visited grand canyon, Williams, Flag
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25
RURAL ROUTE NO. I.

Wilson District, July 24.-Wm. Gil
son held an auction sale and disposed
Of all mis- cattle and on Thursday even
ing of last week he and Mrs. ellison
left for California to spend the sum-
mer.
Fred TAFT has returned from his
trip to Los Angeles, Long Beach and
San Diego. While at the last named
place he visited with the family of
Wesley Mckee. old residents Of this
district. He, reports them pleasantly
situated and very much contented in
their new home II would not do for
every one to think there is no place
like Phoenix.
Miss Winnie Pritchert and Mr.. Bates
attended services at Bethel Chapel
last Sunday.
Mrs. viii Creighton of the Creigh-
ton District and brother-inlaw, Mr..
Creighton of Canada were calling in
the district last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Creighton is making preparations
for trip to the mountains.
George Connolly has rented what is
known as the Sole place. for year
and is going to Sc what he can do in
the strawberry line.
William Cage and Robert Logue
have gone to Roosevelt sightseeing
and intending to go farther into the
mountains hunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison of Phoenix CALI
ed Sunday evening on Mr.. and Mrs
William McCreight
On Sunday Mrs. Johnson entertained
Mr.. Pritchert, Mr.. Mcclure, Mrs. Nc
Creight and Mrs. Barry, Misses Win
ME and Ruth Pritchert and Messrs.
Shrek, Osmundson, VIII and John
Pritchert.
Mrs. McCurry of Phoenix spent
Sunday with the Misses Shrek and
Osmundson.
The continuance of water in the ca
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

ed from Mrs. Grahams where she and
her mother had spent the day to find
it installed in their home.
Brother Gardner expects to have
services in the new church house next
Sunday, new seats or no new seats;
guess we can all take a chair from
home. There are screens on the win
dows that will help keep the bugs out
anyway.
Mary Doyle spent Sunday visiting
Ora Clay.
Mrs Logue came down from the
Wilson district Tuesday to visit her
brothers.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

day afternoon with Mrs. c. V. Gully
who was reported on the sick list, but
who is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. SmOot will start for
Oklahoma Monday to spend a few
months visiting old friends.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25
The Weekly News
OfThe Valley


nails proves a great source of pleasure
to the small boy and young man and
as long as it lasts there will be no
feeling of envy in their heart for the
privileged ones at the coast. 1t is also
a source of satisfaction to the rancher
and he stays with the shovel early
and late in many instances the most
of the night.
Messrs Shrek and Osmundson are
making up a party to go to the noun
tains and take in Roosevelt. Anyone
with the money to put up is eligible.
Mr.. Singleton of the Creighton Dis
trict was in the neighbOrhoOd this
week finishing the removal of his be
longings.
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin spent Sun
day with Mrs. Benjamin's mother Mrs.
Bicknell, near the Indian SCHOOL.
Mrs Charlie Thompson returned
Wednesday from a visit with her
mother in Wickenburg.
Mrs McCreight spent Tuesday with
Mrs. Hargrave.
Mr. and Mrs. William Graft were
calling in the neighborhood on We'd
nesday Mr.. Graft has just returned
from his trip to Flagstaff and Mrs.
Graft will go up on Friday and leave
her husband to take his turn at milk
ing the cows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hargrave comprised a
picnic party of two who took in thc
country about the Indian school on
Sunday.
Mrs Barry and children left on Fri
day morning for Flagstaff. Mr. Barry
who went a week ago. is already much
improved in health by the change.
There was a little social gathering
at Mrs. l. F. Johnson's Sunday. Ice
cream was served and all reported a
nice time.
The Peoples Independent Telephone
line has been completely out of order
for the past few days. The late wind
storms are the supposed trouble.
]. ID. Pritchett has been planting
corn this week
l. +. Johnson and family expect to
move soon. He has not decided yet
where he win go. But it is hoped that
they will not leave the neighborhood
as they are very good neighbors.
William Bates of Osborn District
spent Sunday with Miss Mary Cage.
Evelyn and Marvin Williams called
on Miss Winnie Pritchett last even
ing
Mr. Dorset spent Monday afternoon
with Miss Harriet Hayois.
Walter Arney left last night for his
home in the east. Mr.. Arney has made
many friends while in Phoenix who
are sorry to see him leave.
William Creighton is cutting the
fouth crop of alfalfa. His intentions
were to make seed of it but the seed
did not set well.
Mrs. William Creighton and her
daughter Ruth left for Flagstaff yes
terday morning. They were accom-
panied by Rev. John Creighton and
family and also Mrs. w. Z. Barry of
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25


William Doner is harvesting his
honey crop.
Miss Louisa Agner makes daily trips
to the creamery.
a. L. Strait went over the river.
early in the week, to reconstruct a
tank tower demolished by the wind
on the ranch of L. NJ. HOghe who con-
veyed him thither; on their return the
gentlemen enjoyed a good dinner at
Gass Bros. restaurant.
Miss Harriet Hayois was Phoenix
visitor on Tuesday, the geust of her
sister. Mrs. William Bates, East
Washington street.
Mrs. Strait spent Tuesday in Phoe-
nix with Mrs. John German on East
Washington street.
John Grijalva is putting in the foun-
dalton for another house on his lots
on South Ninth street.
Adelbert and Arthur Strait are help
ing their father who is building a cot
tage for \. Wetzlcr on North Third
street
William Wagner, while irrigating,
discovered a snake striking at his
boot: it was of the kind known as
milk snake" also chicken snake, -
the young man carried the reptile to
the California Joe" camp. where he
placed it in box Of rattlers; the in
truder was soon killed by the others,
which are of the side winder" family
of snakes. Many children, probably
unknown to their parents, visit this
camp; it is not safe. as the snakes are
none too well guarded. California
Joe has removed his young silver grey
foxes to Tempe. where they will have
more room for exercise: he has five
of these little animals
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25
RURAL ROUTE NO. 4.

Mrs. P Y. Nelson and daughters
drove to town on business Monday
VIM. Criswell was visited by more
bad luck caused by the breaking of the
looking glass. In that wind of Satur-
day evening it blew off the top of the
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

ranch north of Peoria. The jackrab-
bits ate his potatoes, grain, and in
fact every thing he tried to raise, and
have now begun on his house. Floyd
thinks il IS time to quit.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

the Wilson District.
o. F. Thrift is erecting a handsome
residence on his ranch northeast Of
Phoenix. Mr. Thrift says he intends
to make this his home.
Mrs. r. y. Logue visited with her
mother Tuesday and Wednesday.
]. Kleck is baling for f. A. Suffer
on the James place northeast of
Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-25

Continued on page -
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
FAULKNER CASE
 IN STATUS QUO
Special to The Daily AIaskan.)

Especial to The Daily Alaskan.)
 JUNEAU, Dec. 23.-The matter of the attempt upon the life of Deputy Marshal Faulkner seems to have been less than a nine days wonder. While there is much speculation concerning the matter from several view points 1t is notable that no reference was made to it in last evenings Record, which at first made so much of 1t. This in itself has caused much specu- lation to be indulged in in many quar- ters. Less credence daily is placed upon the matter for what it set up to be. an attempt at assassination but the belief is growing that 1t was done for other, though little less dan gerous purposes-that of creating strife and class hatreds.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23

WASHINGTON. Dec, 23.-Justice Wright of the supreme court of the District of Columbia today. hearing a the evidence. found President Comp CTS. of the American Federation of Labor. Frank Morrison secretary, and John Mitchell. formerly president of the United Mine Workers, guilty of fragrant violation of the order of the court enjolning them from conduct, ing the boycott against the Buck Stove X Range company GOmpers was sentenced to a years imprison, ment in jail. Mitchell to nine months and Morrison six months.
 The boycott against the Buck Stove < Range company has been carried on on a colossal scale for years and has been in the courts several
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
WILL DISPEL
 JOHNS DOUBTS

The Christmas exercises to be giver at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening promise to be of unusual in- terest. A feature will be the imper- sonation of sunbeams by the little tots-a part indeed which they play in real life. The cantata of Johnny Doubter will be given in good form. Before the exercises are over it is guaranteed that every person present will be convinced of the real exist ence of Santa Claus. There will also be a treat for every scholar, A full program will be given tomorrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
PRESIDENT MAY
 ENLIST HENEY
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Francis Heney, famous prosecutor of the graft cases at San Francisco and Portland, arrived here this morning and called upon the president, with whom he had long talk. The sub ject matter is not given out, though it is intimated that he may be em- ployed as special prosecutor in the impending suit against Pulitzer and the New York World.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
FIRE AND STORM
 IN NEW YORK
tsy United Prees)

NEW YORK. Dec. 2&.-Fire de stroyed an entire block in the tene' ment district on the East Side last night and terrible scenes of panic as well as personal loss to the very poor were witnessed. A driving snow storm was in progress at the time and a thousand men, women and chil' dren were thrust homeless upon the streets in the midst of the pittless conditior5. Shelter was found for them in the various police stations and public institutions.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
70RKELS0N
 NUT GUILTY
Especial to The Daily AIaskan9

Special 10 The Daily Nlaskah')
 JgNEAU, Dee. 2&.-The jury in the ease of seyald Torkelson, charsed with obtaining money under false pic lenses, last night returned a verdict of not guilty. The case has been on trial for over a week and was very hotly contested. z. R. Cheney repre- sented the defense, The case was one in which very deep interest-was felt as it involved the Western Federation of Miners, of which TorkelsOn was recently the local leader and no case has been the subject of so much crit icism in the nature of prejudgement especially by the Record.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
CLOSE CALL AT HERALD SQUARE!
Limited preso rolograph.cabIo servIoo.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-The Herald Square theatre was burned last night and another Iroquois disaster threat ened for some time to be enacted but was fortunately averted.
 That the building was on fire was discovered just two minutes before the fall of the curtain on a musical farce, with the house we'll filled. When the alarm was given on the stage the chorus girls fled preclpitate ly through the stage exit and, with out stopping to secure wraps, rushing
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
.R. 1. COLBY IS
 INDICATED
Especial to The Daily AIaskan.)

Special to The Daily AIaskan)
 JUNEAU, Dec. 2a.-The grand jury this morning returned mo true bilr in the case of R. L. Colby, sought to be indicted for firing at and wounding Summers, a banker, whc made an assault upon Colby while the latter was at work in the office of the Dispatch, newspaper, The ac ton of the grand jury is q literal vindlcation of Colby and meets with general satisfaction. It is believed that a number of saloon matters are before the grand jury today.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23

 TREE AT JUNEAU.
Especial to The Daily AIaskan.)

Special to The Daily AIaskan)
 JUNEAU, Dec. 2S.-There is to be a grand Christmas celebration at Elks' hall tomorrow evening. A tree has been set up and gorgeously Trimmed, bearing upon it present for every child in Juneau. Everybody in Juneau is wearing the tag which denotes subscription to the fund.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23

out into the square into a binding snow storm with only their abbrevi- ated stage dresses as protection.
 The audience, in the meantime, warned of the character of the blaze passed out hurrledly but without panic or more than slight injuries to any. The expensive costumes of the presentation and much of the scenery was gotten out.
 The loss is estimated at s6O,OOO. The fire was caused from crossed electric wires.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
BIDS F0R THE
 GOVT. BUILDING
CRy United Pross.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Bids for the construction of the federal build. ing at the A.-Y.-P, were opened to- day. They range from $22S,OOO to SnS5. .OOO.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
MIR. TAFT IS ID
 VISIT TEXAS
(sy United Press.)

AUGUSTA, Gao Dec. 2S.-Mr
 Taft it is learned is to pay a visit to Texas immediately after the special session of congress which he is to cell for the consideration of the tariff
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
THE BOATS

The P. c. SS Cottage City left wrangen tRis morning at 8 o'clock fer this port. She is bringing Christ mas turkeys and other holiday acces- sories. She has ten passengers and 60 tons of freight. She is due to ar rive and sail tomorrow
 The Juneau SS Georgia left Juneau for this port at 8 o'clock this morn. ing. She will sail for the return from Skagway at o'clock in the morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
AT
 s. SAVIOUR'S

Christmas celebrations will begin al s. sayiours church at o'clock on Christmas eve, with the boys and girls tree. The children will sins some Christmas carols and there will be a series of stereoptican pictures of the nativity. After this old Santa Claus will make a visit to bring good cheer and to say that Christmas is really here.
 There will be midnight celebra. ton of the Holy Eucharist beginning lat I5 minutes to F o'clock, The music win be as follows:
 "A Little Town of Bethlehem"-st. Louis
 Simper's Holy Eucharist in F. flat.
 "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Carol
 There were Shepherds"-Simper.
 "Hark. the Herald Angels"-Men. delsshon.
 On Christmas day at a quarter be. fore eleven in the morning, the same service will be rendered again, with Ian additional antheme and fresh Christmas hymns.
 All are cordially invited,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
STANDARD 0IL
 GETS ANOTHER
(By United Press.)

JEFFERSON, CITY, Mo-, Dec. 2S.- The state supreme court this morning handed down a decision busting the Standard Oil and the Republic Oil companies from doing business in the state of Missouri. Each was fined $5ODOO.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23

Billy" Dickenson Of Whitehorse, arrived over on last nights train to seek medical aid for a complaint which had given him much trouble and which he did not quite under, stand the nature of An examination by Dr. Cable discovered a piece of solder imbedded in his system. md how it got there is. now as much of a mystery to Mir Dickenson as was the complaint,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23
.GorlperS Sentenced to j25.
United Press TolograDh-cabIe servioe)

times. The Injunction referred Co as having been violated was issued more than year ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 2S.-The eX. ecutive committee of the United Mine Workers is in executive session here today forming plans for radical action in behalf of John Mitchell, sentenced to nine months in jail by the District court at Washington.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-23

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Tho three labor leaders sentenced for dis. regarding the restraining order of the district court all gave notice of appea. this afternoon and were released on bonds varying in size according to the sentence. Gompers, 5000; Mitch, ell. $4OOO; and Morrison. $S,OOO.