The border vidette., 1908-01-25
MORALES NEWS ITEMS.
interesting letter From Our Special
 Correspondent.

Nogales to Cananea IS manifested by the laying of tracks at this end. The 'steel gang" will con- tiu~'e to lay the track as far as t1sey can, but only about twelve naSRes will be ready at this time for ocm pletion. Work is being push ed at very rapid rate all along the line of construction and the many hundreds of men and mules now under employment are con- stantly busy from morning to night The camps are therefore very lively at all times, and the merchants are furnishing consider able quantities of goods to supply the needs of all the animals and the employees. That the construc- ton of railroad, no matter for what distance, brings much busi- ness in every line to any commun- ity is proven by the prosperity new being enjoyed by the mer- chants of this town, and a more orderly and we'll behaved set of men never were employed by a railroad company than are now working for the Southern Pacific in this section of the country.
 Collector of Custom M. H. Mo Cord, who went to Phoenix last week to undergo treatment for his eyes, is still there under the care of Doctor Wylie, and is slowly ina proving. He will probably not be able to go back to his office for some weeks yet, as he must exercise care from now on for some time to come, as he has passed all danger and does not care to run any risk.
 Indications are beginning to show up all around here for the winter rains to begin, and when they do come the hills and ranches in Santa Cruz county will soon put forth their green, and feed will become plentiful, and cattle fat and strong.
 The location of branch head quarters of the Immigration Ser vice at Naco recently is another the administration, and the deter imitation to protect the laws at all times. An experienced man in immigration matters, MT. Bishop, has been wisely chosen to superin- tend the office, and as the business IS considerably increasing the Tue son headquarters will be relieved of much that can be attended to there. At Nogales the office has been put in charge of MT. Cook who has proven also to be a cap able man, and the force here will be added to later on, as soon as some changes can be made else where. The records of this office are now up to date and everything shows strict watch is being kept violation of the laws.
 District Deputy Grand Master Manuel Escalada installed the of ficers of Relief Lodge, No. 19, I. o. O. F. this week assisted by his efficient corps of assistants. The new officers for this year are: Noble Grand Arcus Reddoch, Vice Grand w. A. O'Connor, Secretary H. M. Chapman, and Treasurer I. Burgoon.
 Much of the material desired by the Telephone Company for their new quarters, in the Marsh Block over the postoffice, has arrived and the force of employees is working day and night to make the removal without any trouble to their patrons. The location Is an ad mirable one and when the wires and switches are all connected Manager Brady says Nogales will have as satisfactory service as any one could wish for. An increase of new stops and telephones will be the result. and hereafter any town in the territory will be able to connect with the border town at all times of the day and night. Certainly this is an added mprove ment that all our residents will appreciate.
 Special Deputy Collector of Gus toms E. L. Griswold has returned from a visit of over two months in the east and resumed his duties at the custom house.
 The ladies of the Eastern Star will initiate two new members this week in their lodge room and after wards will serve refreshments, and indulge in a good time generally. This order is a worthy one and is composed of many of our leading ladies.
 Nearly eight hundred head of cattle have been imported lately to the United States through the