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Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
TEMPE
THE MOSQUITO CRUSADE.
A Man Who Knows How Has Been
 Employed to Start 1t.

There was an interesting meeting of the members of the city council and citizens at the council chambers Fri day evening. It might properly be called a mosquito meeting for the pur- pose of it was the discussion of ways and means for the riddance of the pests in this vicinity. The council was fortunate in finding a man who has more than a passing knowledge of mosquitoes. He is w. H. Davis. d re- cent arrival in the valley. MT. Davis has for the past five years been in the employ of the United States gov ernment as a sanitary inspector. first in Cuba and later in the canal zone A large part of his work has been concerned in the fight against mos quitoes. Mir. Davis comes highly rec commended by the government and it was very evident from his remarks at the meeting Friday evening that he knows whereof he speaks
 The council determined to retain the services of MT. Davis fer a time with hope of exterminating the mosqui- toes in Tempe. MT Davis says that to obtain the best results it will be necessary to have the full co-opera- tion of the people. He has prepared the following notice regarding the matter:
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
COMMENCEMENT NEAR.
Baecalaureate Service Four Weeks
 From Tomorrow Night.

Commencement at the normal is not a great way off as is evident by the work that is now in preparation for the close of the school term. Less than a month will mark the beginning of Commencement week. the events of the week starting with the bacca- laureate services on the evening of the 7th. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. Wilbur Fisk. pastor of the M. E. church south of Tempe Thursday evening. the 11th, will be commencement night and the address to the graduation class will he delivered by Hon. E. $. Clark of Prescott, Attorney General of the Ter ritory.
 Those who will participate in the class play are now engaged in daily practice and the other events of the week are also being given their share of attention. There is, however, to be considered other things relative to the close of school that are not directly concerned with commencement week that is the work that is to De com pleted before the end of the term. From now on there will be little spare time at the normal; every one, both students and faculty. will be busy get ting things in shape for the end of the years work.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

Tomorrow morning we will begin a crusade against the mosquito and to make it a success you are cordially Invited to cooperate with us in the work. l will have charge of it and will personally inspect all yards. grounds, etc. at which time I will be pleased to give you all the informa- tion as to the best means of riddlng your premises of mosquitoes. Now let us all work together. A little work now means a lot of comfort later on. A few rules are here given and if fol- lowed, will help the good work along:
 list. Keep the ditches around your houses clear of all Instructions: see that the vegetation along the edges does not interfere with the free flow of water
 '-2nd. Keep the grounds clean of all trash. tin cans. bottles. etc.
 "3rd. Fill up all holes. small as well as large where water is likely to stand and become stagnant.
 'ith. Wells not in use should be sealed up to prevent breeding.
 '5th. All tanks used for supplying boilers should be screened: those used for storage or other purposes can be oiled the oil rising to the surface does not centaminate it in any way. (Signedl wv H. DAVIS
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
MESA
cANTALoUPEs IN BLOOM.
Something of the Industry Which Has Made Mesa Famous Through
 out the East

George Radell, "The Roman of Them ALI when it comes to cantaloupe growing. reports that his vines are too long to cultivate and that he will have melons within six weeks. He has been cultivating regularly with little less irrigating than usual and as re- suit his melons have set on very rap idly. While he will not ship east until the other growers are ready, yet he will have a splendid market locally for some time.
 Cantaloupes have probably done more to bring the name of Mesa to the notice of customers than any oth- CT one thing unless it is the Roosevelt dam. It is an industry which is not only a good advertisement for the Mesa section but it is very profitable and yearly brings thousands of dollars to the ranchers of the south side.
 Along in 1899 the idea became set in the minds of some of the south side growers that cantaloupes could be grown here with profit There was no association or organization any nearer than Phoenix, but some of the Mesa ranchers joined that association and shipped their melons TSis was con- tinued for three years when the acre age in Mesa grew to such proportions that it was necessary to organize. Af- ter considerable planning and not few discussions the Mesa Melon Grow CTS association was organized January IS, 1902. It ran along in this wise un- til October 1903 when it was incorpo- rated with w. s. Dorman, J. W. Par ry, C. $. Sellers, J. E. Johnson and J. T. Lisonbee as directors. As with all infant industries there was some sit ting to be done, with here and there an overdraft to be taken care of and now and then a loan to be negotiated but there has been progress from the start until now the organization is one of the strongest of it's kind in the west. From few acres with a good produc- tion to an uncertain market to the record of last year which was $5,451.95 net to the growers is indeed a good record. The figures quoted mean just that money which came into the Mesa section last year and was spent here on improving property. One hundred and forty cars were sent to H. Woods of Chicago in the year of 1906 while last year there were 167 cars sent out. The gross returns to growers in 1904 amounted to s2176 Another point must be taken into consideration and that is that the cantaloupe industry is side issue. The melons which can be planted and matured in four months do not interfere with the regular crops and can be out of the way in time for fall planting or seeding.
 George Radell who has grown can taloupes for outside markets as long if not longer than any other man on
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
MEsAs PRESENT WATER SUPPLY

The following article by pr. R. F. Palmer is the first of series prom ised by the business men on the inn portant quetion as to whether Mesa shall vote bonds for a water works sys- | tenn this month.
 The people of every community, in | it's beginning. have to work out their ! individual water problems-as a com munity grows into a village a central village pump is installed. When the village reaches the proportions of a small town some enterprising citizen usually puts up tank or other reser- voir and at a greater or less profit to himself delivers water to a more or less restricted area in the more con- gested, part of the town. Sooner or later however if the town shows any aspirations towards developing into a city, the city fathers must take the water question seriously. A good sup ply is a fundamental element ii the growth and prosperity of any town.
 The individual family. separated by many acres from his nearest neighbor. can without impunity draw it's water from well. provided the cesspool is located a reasonable distance and drain away from the well. When the village pump is located in the center of small community with cesspools and closets located all around it at various distances, the problem becomes more complex. The earth becomes gradually laden with nitrogenous waste and in time the water in the well comes to contain ammonia de- rivatives showing that the ground soil through which the well water drains has become polluted. This in itself is not necessarily dangerous to health. but the conditions are present where if the discharges from a single case of typhoid fever should infect the soil, and should drain into the well every one using water from the well be- comes exposed to typhoid fever.
 The conditions in Mesa today core spond to a great many of these village pumps. with one on a larger scale To- cated in the center of the town.
 Probably two thirds of the property owners living in Mesa have their own wells situated at a greater or less dis tance from their own or some one else's cesspool. There is a constant subtoil drainage from the northeast to
 
 waste from each of these cesspools and closets are constantly draining into the subtoil waste aid extending farther and farther from its individual source.
 The present city water supply is de- rived from a well in the most congest- ed business section of the town The ground in this section. protected from the sun by brick buildings is kept con- stantly moist from the waste water and other products thrown upon the ground and into the surrounding cess pools. Can any one doubt that this subsoil is strongly polluted with nitro genous waste products. Can any one fail to see danger in this subsoil be- coming infected with typhoid germs?
 From d sanitary standpoint Mesa has reached point where the water supply is not only unsatisfactory but it is a constant menace to our people as we grow and our population in
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

CTS association. Received s125 per crate. Crop netted S200 per acre
 1S03-Planted and harvested acres. Received as high as s2.50 per crate. Marketed through Mesa Melon Grow CTS association. Cleared $12O0 after paying owner of land one third rent and all other expenses.
 19O4-Planted and harvested 2 acres with partner. Marketed through home association. Sold 7765 crates, paid $35 per acre rental and paid out $500 for labor. Cleared $500
 19O5-Planted acres. Had a poor crop. Melons a good price. Some growers in this section netted $250 per acre. My gross returns were $500.
 1906-Planted and harvested II acres. l marketed through the local associa- tion 29O0 crates. Cleared $l200.
 1907-Planted F acres and harvested most of 6 acres. A streak of hard luck
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

the south side. furnishes an example of what can be done in the vicinity of Mesa. It might be added that MT. Radell is d single man and has not been accustomed to telling all that he knows, but had he kept brief diary of the nine years that ne nas been growing cantalOupes it would read ex- actly like the following:
 1S99-Planted and harvested 1 1-2 acres, sold through Phoenix associa- tion. water scarce. gross returns s20O
 l90O-Planted and harvested , acres. Marketed through Phoenix 'associa- tion. f
 1SOl-Planted and harvested acres. Marketed through Phoenix associa- ton, and only received 8 cents per crate. Phoenix association defunct
 lsO2-Planted and harvested acres Marketed through Mesa Melon Crow
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
Read Hyder's ad. today.
THE NEW GUNS.

Sergeant Sigala and Lieutenant Woolf of C. Company, devoted part of Thursday to trying out the new Springfield guns. C. company has been supplied with a limited number of the pieces to be used by those members of the company who eX- pect to make the team this fall The guns were given a thorough trial on the range and proved very satisfac- tory after the sights had been adjust ed. At first they shot way low and it took a little time to get used to them. Sergt Sigala at the 600 range made eight consecutive bull eyes and out of a possible 90 scored AS. The new guns shoot easier than the old Krags. that is there Is a great deal less kick" and at the same time much more speed for the new Spring field shoots with a velocity of 2I00 feet per cesond. nearly twice the speed of the Krags.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
PRELIMINARY SURVEY.

Without a doubt Mesa is to have a bet line within a very short time. The preliminary survey was being made yesterday and already ties are being unlOaded at the end of the M.> & P. track near the mill. It Is stated on good authority that this work will be rushed to completion and that the city will soon be encircled. The motor cars which have been ordered have not ar rived but they are expected soon at which time they will be put on- w. J. Kingsbury. who is attorney for the road has picked up a few lots in the southeast raIt of town on which it is hinted side tracks will be built at some future time.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
A Number of Social Events Last Fri
 day Evening.

The Normal celebrated in true Nor nal style Friday evening. Tn the first place, the boys of the senior class gave delightful dance in Curry hall Con- sidering the other events of the even ing. mentioned later on. the attendance was good and all present had a de- iightful time. number of Phoenix young people were in attendance.
 The members of the third year class spent the evening on a tally-ho ride. The party was chaperoned by Miss Dobbs and Prof. Wade. An elaborate dinner was served at the Hotel Adams and the round trip was made without mishap. As a matter of precaution. most of the party walked the bridge, for the river was a little too high for comfort.
 The first year class was pleasantly entertained at the home of. Earl Stan dage.
 Hodnett and Carr, resident under-
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
MERRY eo.RouNp CRAZE.

Ever since the Merry Widow hats and belts and gloves and shoes and held forth in Mesa there has been a yearning for something else until the steam merry go-round put in its ap- pearance last week. Women old enough to be grandmothers have the microbe as well as the youngsters who have never been vaccinated. .. Even the Pima's came in from the reservation to enjoy the fun.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
SHORT NOTES.

Philo Ozanne of Phoenix. John Spangler of Mesa and Earl Brown. Gideon Bransford and the writer of this place left late last evening on a motor trip to Roosevelt.
 Stanley Berg. formerly a normal student. returned yesterday from Los Angeles on a visit.
 Laird's stage has been sold to MaT uel Mazon. who took charge yesterde- morning. f
 Auditor Lynch of the Blinn Lumber company returned to Los Angeles Fri day evening after spending 2 day heIe
 A party of young people parti .'l.lte in hayrack ride Friday evening
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

Water must be scarce in Phoenix, for w. $. Pickrell and Vernon l.. Clark came over to Tempe at an early hour yesterday morning and took a bath in Salt river. It is probable that from now on they will be listed among the advocates of wagon bridge at Tempe. They drove into the river yesterday morning and walked out. leaving the rig stuck about midway. G. R. Finch later in the day hauled the rig to dry
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
CATTLE MOVEMENTS.

Fifteen cars of Turkey Track steers were shipped up from Naco yesterday morning and will be placed on pasture here They were yesterday taken to the Sturgeon ranch.
 Wm. Hitchcock will today ship six cars of fat cattle to San Bernardino. They were bought from Wilbur and Peck and C. l.. Standage.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

From the F acres I sold 1875 crates from which I cleared up 5000
 The season of 1908 makes the tenth for Mir. Radell. He is in partnership with Will Duke, 22 acres. They have been using ? shares of water but will soon take two more to finish out the crop.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

creases so does our danger increase community interests demand that our domestic water supply come from one source and that that source be amply protected from any possible chance of pollution
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10

land. The river is fordable if one is sure he knows the way, but it is much safer plan under present condi- tions to stay out of it.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
MESA ADVERTISEMENT.

20 acres. F share Utah water. $1000 brick house. wells cased l50 it. deep. good shade orchard all fenced. , acres in garden. Price S350O.00. 169 acres at s5O.00 per acre. 100 acres can be irrigated under Mesa canal balance under New Govt. canal. Joins land held at s15O.O0 per acre. Also }. 10. 20. 40. s0. 160 acre tracts.
 Money to Loan.
 pOmerOy-Gufhrie
 Realty Co.
 Oldest Agency in Mesa. 1st door east of 20. Mesa. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
NORMAL FESTIVITIES.

Read Hyder's ad. today.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-10
AN EARLY MORNING BATH.

Hodnett and Carr, resident under- takers and embalmers. Phone 179.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
BOY TEACHER, 10,
A CLEVER SWlNDLER

Freeman, s. D.. Feb. 19.-Uneasiness
has been caused by the disappearance
of David P. Hofer, who for some little
time had been teaching a country
school in what is known as the Stern
school district, "a here. Hotter Is only
10 years old. 1t was at first feared he
might have been the victim of foul
play, but developments during the past
day or two indicate that he left the
country for fear of being arrested. A
short time before his departure. it is
said, he asked Philip Huber, a well
known resident Of Freeman, to sign a
paper which he stated approved his
school work. Huber had no reason to
doubt his word and signed the pur-
ported testimonial without reading 1t.
It now turns out that the paper Huber
signed was a note for $500. Hofer aban-
doned his wife.
one OF his former pupils received a
letter from him dated at Sioux City,
while a friend residing at Emery re-
ceived a letter from him dated at Chi
cago. This is the last hat has been
heard Of the missing a
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
BIG GAME PLENTIFUL
IN THE NORTHWEST

Spokane, Wash, Feb. H--Sportsmer re-
turning from the hills in northern Idaho,
western Montana. northeastern Oregon
n the boundary country report the most
SUCCESSFUL eason OF the new century.
They found plenty OF deer, bears. noun
tain goats and sheep and numerous speci-
mems Of the cat family, bringing back
with them also tales Of the unbroken trail
which will keep the responsive blood of
the enthusiast tingling until the opening
OF mex season. Deer were in abundance
not only In the mountains but in localities
near mining and lumber camps. The kill
ing OF several elk is reported from the
American creek country, but, as q rule,
the huntsmen ave their attention to deer
and bear.
In the Pendleton district the coyotes
were so numerous that the sheepmen Of
fered bounties, and as a result hundreds
were killed. Ten cougars and q number
of lynx were also killed in the Spokane
country. The big kill OF the cats was
made by Tom Hopper. OF Spokane, and
c. d. McCregor, of St. Maries, Idaho,
who had an exciting time in the Priest
lake district. There they bagged three
cougars the largest measuring 0 feet 6
inches from tip to tip, also killing a lynx.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
BE A SENATOR

Chicago, Feb. 19.--Writipg from
Washington, Walter Wellman says:
What will President Roosevelt do az
FER his present term expires little more
than a year hence? This is a question
which many have asked, and which
mo n is able to answer. The presi-
dent himself canont answer 1t, for the
eason that he does not know.
But there is one point as to his fu-
ture as to which he has finally and
definitely made up his mind. He will
mot accept q seat in the United States
Senate. Within the past 4S hours the
president has told personal friends OF
This decision as to that.
The determining factor in this de-
|cision is found in the peculiar duties
|of a senator. The senate is a legisia-
tive council. 1t must give advice and
consent to the president in all treaties
and appointments. If Mr.. Roosevelt
Should become q member of the Senate
The day he retires from the White
House, his duties as a member of that
body would be peculiarly delicate.
IF, for instance. Mr.. Taft were to
become president the same day. the
former president, as senator, would fin
lt necessary either to champion the adj
m~inistration and acts of his successor,
.or to criticise them from time to time,
because with Roosevelt there is no mid
die ground. Either would be embar-
The president remarked:
When l leave the White House !
DO not wish to be placed in a position
Where / shall have to be telling the
who takes my job what he should
DO and should not do. / have had 50
much of that myself, I am resolved to
Keep my lips tightly closed"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
600 PURSES FOR
BIG RACE MEETINGS

Chicago. Feb. ia racing eason OF
Three months duration for purses ag-
~gregating $500, 900 was determined at
me annual meeting Of representatives
OF the Great Western Trotting circuit
held here today.
George Keller, of Decatur, H., was
reelected president; w. H. Smollinger,
IRON Mountain, Mo-, secretary. The fol-
lowing racing stewards were selected:
George Keller, w. III. Smollinger, z. j.
Lulgrew, Dubuque; I. l.. Sears, Daven-
port; Q. r. Dufiin, Terre Haute.
The following schedule of dates with
me amount of purses offered by each
association was adopted: Peoria, July
solO, $4,000; Terre Haute, July 1890,
$1,000; Libertyville, ILL.,, July 1925, $685.
.oN; Decatur, July 27-3l, $15 5000: Kala-
mazoo, August 81, $50, 900; Galesburg,
August 10-14, ,$15. 900; Davenport, Au-
gust 1921, SIS, 900: Dubuque, August
ss-2S, ST., 900: Hamline. September is,
w, 900: Milwaukee, September Til, $780,
WO; Peoria, September 14-18, $25,OOO;
Pekin, September 22-25, $40, 900; SPRING
moSeld. September rs to october 2, $780,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
SOCIETY GIRLS
IN LEAP YEAR CLUE

Los Angeles, Feb. 18.--Mrs. ". Oper-
son. a young Chicago widow, has set
society talking by organizing a wom-
ans proposal club. members of which
are bound to propose at least once a
month to a man until accepted.
Some of the foremost society girls are
said to have already Joined and 1t is
expected that more than 100 members
ultimately will be enrolled. No names
are given, a Mrs. Operson has coun-
seized secrecy, saying 1t would spoil the
fun IL the men knew when they receive
proposals. that their fair woers were
members of an organization pledged to
take advantage of the opportunities Of
fered by leap year..
Mrs. Operson ove In the gayest
circles and is distinguished by her dress
and powers Of entertainment.
Nearly a hundred marriageable girls
gathered with her today for luncheon,
where the organization was launched
and the rules agreed to. Each proposal
must be sent to the secretary accom-
panied by an affidavit. Proposals must
be unconditional. A~cceptances must be
promptly reported, accompanied by a
resignation and invitations to all men,
bers to attend a grand banquet by the
engaged couple.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-20
UNCLE SAM SUES
EXPRESS COMPANY

Cincinnati, Ohio Feb. 1T.-VioIation OF
the postal laws by carrying first class
Fail matter was charged against the AM
erican Express company in a suit nled in
the United States district court here by
District Attorney Mcpherson.
This suit was the first gun fired in =
campaign which the government proposes
to wage against common carriers for car
rying first class mail matter contrary to
law. In the information which Attorney
Mcpherson filed he alleges that the AM
erican Express company On January 9
carried O. letter from Bolton, Tex, TO Cfn-
cinnati. The letter was from Mrs. Will
Brown. of Bolton, and In 1t she ordered
from a glove company II pairs Of gloves
and enclosed an express money order for
tS2.H in payment.
Attorney Mcpherson claims that the LETT
ter did not relate to the business OF tho
express company and that the envelope
did not bear a postage stamp, as required
tby law. The penalty for violation OF this
provision of the federal statutes is 500.
Colonel Holmes, p~ostofice inspector In
charge, said:
"The government is very Jealous of its
rights to carry the mails, and insists on
1t always. When public carriers carry
letters not bearing postage sta.aps and not
pertaining to the business OF The carrier
they are preventing the government from
deriving revenue from the sale of stamps.
"Abou four or five years g the gov5
eminent waged war against carriers for
such an offense. It Is the opinion of the
government officials hat common carriers
ARE becoming too lax in reference TO car
ryfng mail matter not properly stamped
and that prosecution of q few cases Is
necessary to bring to their attention the
fact thai they are violating the law"