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Arizona republican., 1908-01-14

filled with water. Examination showed the plates were ruined and the shutter badly rusted. IL was therefore decided that Loper should remain behind ai Hite and await the arrival of a new shutter for which he had written. IL was agreed that he need not thus be delayed for more than two weeks and should be able to rejoin his compan- ions at Lees Ferry. 14O miles below Hite, within T days.
 Accordingly Russell and MOnett pushed ahead and put in many days prospecting -along the shores of the river through Glen Canyon. After iS days of waiting at Lees Ferry a Nor mon settlement of three families. Rus sell and Monett determined their own safely, if they were to complete the trip before their now rapidly decreas- ing supply of provisions was exhaust ed. forced them to start on without Loper for whom they had waited more than twice as long as the time agreed on.
 An Unlucky Day.
 Friday. December 13, had no terrors for the intrepid pair and they started on down the river on the morning of that day with the 66 miles of Marble Canyon in front of them acting as an introduction to the 217 miles of the Grand Canyon below.
 In dwelling on this / stage of the journey Russell seemed to lose sight of the remarkable nerve both men showed in starting down through what is admittedly the widest part of the river without the third companion who at the outset had seemed absolutely Indispensable to the successful accom- plishment of the trip. Instead he em- phasized rather his belief that Loper had chosen not to face more dangers and had voluntarily staid behind at Hite-and that therefore he and his companion were not to be held up to blame for deserting their cOmrade. That they might he held so account able seemed to concern him much more than that their daring might be condemned.
 In seven days they had passed the length of the roaring stream in it's de- scent through perpendicular walls of marble reaching up on an average to a height of 5000 feet, and had come through safely the worst rapids to that point of their entire trip-at one stage there being 57 falls of from 16 to 20 feet in a distance of 19 miles, according to Stantons records in which an accurate count of all the rapids throughout the length or the Colorado was kept.
 Entry of Grand Canyon.
 They entered the Grand Canyon De- cember 20. For the first fifteen miles below the entrance of the little Colo- rado and the beginning of the big can yon they found the water compara- lively quiet. But from this point on to the beginning of the first granite gorge their way was threatened with the worst falls they had met thus far. The good luck which had attended them from the start. however. still prevailed and they managed to force their way without damage to either boat down over the almost continuous cataracts for five long days. Christ mas found them only 15 miles above Bright Angel. In describing the man fer of their celebrating the day Rus sell remarked casually that they cer- tainIy hung up their stOckings-tO dry. From beginning to end of their jour ney the adventures have been obliged to depend for fuel entirely on such
Arizona republican., 1908-01-14

drift wood as they could find lodged in eddies and on the rocky shores. More than one night they have spent in clothes soaked through with the icy water of the Colorado-with no fire to warm them. Their Christmas camp. however. was on a narrow strip of sand with a greater supply of drift wood at hand than they had fOuhd at any point along the river.
 The "Sockdalager."
 Beginning immediately below this camping place and continuing for the succeeding ten Iyiles the river dashed madly through that stretch of foam ing water called by Stanton-the Sock dologer. To make matters worse Rus sell found it impossible to follow his usual custom of picking a trail'' through these rapids. Ordinarily the elder man climbed along the precip- itous sides of the canyon beside each cataract. leaving MOnett above the rough water in charge of the two boats. From his vantage point Rus sch could pick out the most danger out places and chart a course through the rapids accordingly. But through out these ten miles the granite walls are sheer and smooth for the first fif- teen hundred feet of their rise up wards Russell could find no fOOthold and the men for the first time faced the necessity of shooting unknown waters.
 As always Russell led the way in his boat, swinging it into the boiling cur rent stern first-his own method of taking each cataract. making his frail craft respond to his will when possible by a forward pull on one or the other of his ores. For half an hour both men were hurled down the seemingly never ending length of tossing waters. After the first minute the the cockpit in each boat was filled to the gun wales with icy water in which the oarsmen sat covered to the armpits. Hundreds of times great waves totally submerged them, the little boats each time staggering out from under the terrific weight of the water only to plunge into another broken mountain high wave.
 The Disaster.
 With less than a quarter of a mile still to be covered before the less vicious water below was reached and just as Russell was sweeping around the last great curve beyond which he could see the placid water-he heard his companion cry out in terror from behind. Before he could turn to see the cause of the cry he was driven round the curve.
 Mooring his boat to the bank at the foot of the rapids as quickly as possi- ble Russell half climbed. half waded. along the shore of the river and made his way back to the side of the rapids.
 MOnett. his boat wedged tightly be- tween two jagged rocks. a foot below the surface of the sweeping water. was hanging desperately to the gunwale of the little craft-his body straight ened out horizontal by the rush of the water about him. The boat was completely wrecked. But when Rus sell threw the rope to his cOmrade he was astounded to see the boy carefully work his way nearer the boat and be- gin to tie its contents securely to the only means of saving his own life. Against the roar of the rapids it was useless for Russell to yell to his com panion to Yet the provisions go and save himself. Four times the boy let Russell haul sides of bacon and sacks of beans through the thirty feet of
Arizona republican., 1908-01-14
PIMPLES And BIackheads Prevented and
 Cured by Cuticura-

Gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment, the great Skin Cure. but do not rub. Wash oil the Ointment in hve minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water and continue to bathe the facs. freely for some minutes. Repeat morn ing and evening. At other times uss hot water and Cuticura Soap for bath ing the face as often as agreeable.
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daily at the Needles. their supply of provisions being sufficient for onls six weeks at the outside and their plan being 10 press on to the completion or their enterprise with all possible speed
 HAYDEN TALBOT.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-14
APPOINTMENT OF ROAD OVER

road overseer in road district No. e- in the Buckeye country. was settled yesterday by the board of supervisors by the appointment of C. M. Zander. ton.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-14
THE PERILS OF A VOYAGE
 DOWN THE GRAND CANYON
The Thrilling Experiences of Charles Rus
 sell and f. R. MOnett

The Journey Had It's Beginning at Green River, Utah, and Will End, if it End Happily, at the Needles.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-14

Loper had acted as photographer of the expedition and had the camera and plates in his boat when it was
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
DEATH OF MRS. DAVIS.
Succumbed to Malady at Early Hour
 Yesterday Morning.

Mrs. James Davis succumbed to the ravages of a wasting disease about ten o'clock yesterday morning at the home of William Thompson, residing north west of the city.
 A few days before death came, Mrs. Davis appeared somewhat improved and feeling much better than she had recently. When Mir. Davis left her yesterday morning 10 go to Tempe, she was feeling particularly well. but or his. arrival there, he was followed by his son Jay on a wheel, telling him that Mrs. Davis had suddenly taken a turn for the worse. She expired be- fore her husband reached the houSe.
 Mir and Mrs. Davis were married in Phoenix a few months ago and since this time have been residing on their homestead, until Mrs. Davis condition became worse and she needed constant care and she was taken to the home of William Thompson. She was for merly a resident of Virginia. It Is understood at this time that the funcr- al will be held this morning. and that interment will be in the Mesa ceEe- tery
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
NOVEL METHOD OF OBTAINING
 A NAME.

NJ. F. Holladay has perfected the manufacture of peculiar. but deli cious frozen refreshment. which is a happy medium between ice cream and sherbet. However, he has not been so successful in deciding upon a name for the frozen dainty, and until re- gently, it, has been termed No Name" !" MT. Holladay wishes to secure the help of the ladies of Mesa, to assist him in properly naming it. He offers beau tiful gold bracelet to the person, who in the opinion of the judges. shall sub init the name which will be selected. All names should be sent in before Saturday evening. July 11th.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
AN IMPORTANT MEETING
 OF Tilt CITY FATHERS
Matters Regarding Town of Mesa Dis
 cussed By Members of Council.

The city council met Thursday even- | ing last In the town hall, with a full attendance of members.
 A number of bills were allowed and | ordered paid. the sum total amounting to over $7O0. In the matter of street lighting it was voted that a contract be drawn up. providing for street lighting of the city with the Mesa Light and Power company. This to be presented at the meeting next week and to the subject to the consideration of the council Some dissatisfaction was expressed as prevailing among the citizens regarding the present cOndi- tions in this respect; and especially asked that committee of citizens be present at the meeting of the council on next Tuesday evening, July 14th, when the matter will again be brought before that body for final action.
 Regarding the health department. Dr. J. E Drane, acting as chairman. reported that conditions pertaining to the cleanliness of the city were better than has been the case for sometime. It has been decided to give Lou Trim ble the work of hauling away the re- fuse in the down-town district. It was directed that permits be obtained for burials to be made, hereafter in the Mesa cemetery, and that none should be permitted to take place. there without a permit from the board of health. The caretaker of the cem etery has been directed also to allow no more graves to be dug there with out such permission.
 In view of the fact that the city has
 
 been burdened with so many intoxf cated men recfhtly, the city marshal was notified at the meeting to inform the proprietors of the several saloonSl here not to permit any drunkenness. rowdyism. or disorderly conduct around their places of business.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
SHORT NEWS NOTES.

Chas. Ford yesterday finished up a job of carpentering in Mesa.
 The Pythian Sisters will meet in the Odd Fellows hall this evening at the usual hour.
 The Escalante party of Guaymas, Mexico, left for their home last even ing after spending week in Tempe.
 J. w. Parry, district l. O. O. F. deputy, Andrew Nielsen, l. V. Stew art and Prince Wickliffe went to Phoenix last evening 70 assist in the installation of the Phoenix officers.
 G. R. Finch is engaged in building a mouse proof grainery at his stable. H. H. Meye is doing the work.
 Camille Menard returned yesterday morning from Mexico where he has been for the past year. He is the guest of Tempe friends.
 The city will get water for a twelve hour run tomorrow morning at 12 o'clock.
 Misses Frances McNulty and Emma Miller were the guests of Miss Car roll Hough in Phoenix yesterday.
 A letter from F. R. Marsh says he is enjoying the sights and suffering the heat of New York City.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
CITY BRIEFS.

s. J. Byers. who has charge of a force of men employed at the Bulldog mine in the Goldfield Mining district, was in town yesterday purchas ing supplies,
 Rastus LeBaron yesterday painted the front of his fathers store, and the place of business now presents an i'm proved appearance.
 R. A. Chase. the soda fountain ex- pert at the Holladay drug store, was a passenger to Phocnix yesterday morning, and returned here last eyen- ing.
 Marshal Peterson yesterday arrested Mexican by the name of Juan Lu- cero, who was fined 8 in Judge l.. V. Guthrie's court for being drunk.
 There will be a dance at the Vance auditorium on Saturday evening. July 11th. Good music Will be furnished for the occasion.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
CANT SHIPMENTS
 CONTINUE DAILY
The Season at Its Height and Melons
 Are Loaded at All Hours.

Three cars of cantaloupes were shipped yesterday by the Tempe as sociation, making a total of thirteen to date shipped thus far this year. The number will probably be some what reduced for the reason that hereafter pony melons will not be shipped. nothing going from this point but standards and jumbos. The order was issued to the growers hy Superintendent Hanna, who had blen instructed by wire from the firms headquarters to that effect. The reason given for the order is that the market is so filled with Inelovs. it is regarded as doubtful whether pony melons would pay shipping ex penSes.
 The season in the Tempe fields is now at its height and melons are being loaded at the creamery siding at all hours of the day and night. The loading force worked until one o'clock yesterday morning loading cars. The extra work on the railroad due to the shipping of melons, has deranged the train schedules from time to time and late trains are not at all unusual.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
flNDLfY DUFFIflD
 DIED IN COLORADO
Capable Young Newspaper Man Well Known in Phoenix Suecumbs to Az pendicitis.

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 A letter to a Phoenix friend from Dr. William Duffield of Los Angeles and formerly of Phoenix, announces the death of his brother Findley Duff field in Delta, Colorado, June 22. He was taken sick quite suddenly of ap- pendicitis and an operation was decid- ed upon, but too late to be availing. He is survived by a widow who will have the sincere sympathy of many Phoenix friends
 MT. and Mrs. Findley Duffield spent the winter of 1903-4 in Phoenix, chief ly for the recuperation of Mrs. Duff fields health, Dr. Duffield then being located here. They went from here to Colorado finally settling in Delta. Findiey Duffield was a newspaper man by profession and bought paper in Delta. It is learned that at the time of his death his paper was pros pering as were other investments he had made of a realty nature.
 MT. Duffield was most companion able man and his friendship was as wide as his acquaintance, in these parts at least where he lived for sev- eral months. During his life in 'Phoe-; nix he was greatly interested in the town and her people and his untimely death will be regretted by many here
 The body of the deceased was taken to the family home in Bloomfield, Iowa for interment pr. Duffield being present at the funeral, rendering such consolation as was possible to their aged parents, who also became quite well known in Phoenix while visiting Dr. Duffield.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
AN OlD PfNSIONfR
 IS UP AGAINST IT
Ambrose Skinner is Asked to Prove the Date of His Birth.

Ambrose Skinner an old watermelon grower of this vicinity for the last quarter of a century, wishes that the government had always been as par ticular as it Is now He would then have less trouble in getting the amount of pension to which he thinks he is entitled under the new law For eleven years he has been drawing a pension of $6 a month. Under the latter law he made application for the increase allowed those of advanced age amounting to something more than S20 month. His application was al lowed for SIP. on the ground of un- certainty regarding his age.
 Skinner who is a colored man claims to be eighty-four years of age and he looks every minute of 1t and then some. His hair and what beard he has been able to accumulate in some thing over four score years are as white as snow.
 Skinner was born in 1924 in North Carolina a slave. In 1862 he was liv- ing Virginia and was employed on some government works. With lot of other colored men similarly employ ed he was put on a boat destined for Fortress Monroe as cargo" They were not put off there but were taken on to Norfolk where they were put in to the second story of a big building under guard. They were kept there for a month under training as soldiers and little later they were taken into camp where the drilling was contin- ued. Subsequently they were put through a form of enlistment and sent to the front After the war, Skinner remained in the army and was sent west. He was at various posts in this territory and elsewhere in the south west and finally he quit the service in 1874 at Fort Quitfnan. Texas. He had determined that when he should settle down it would be in Arizona. After his discharge from the army the re- turned to Virginia but almost immedi- ately came to this territory where he has since resided.
 He has had three enlistments In none of them was any inquiry made about his age and when he has ap- piled for an increase under the old age provision, he has been told that he will have to produce g record of his birth. He has been advised by the bureau to secure a copy of the church record. Skinner replies that he knows of no such record and he is quite sure there is none for it was not the prac- tice of the North Carolina slavehold- CTS in 1924 to have the births of thes chattels recorded in church. His mas ter old Job Skinner probably had a record of births of slaves for his own use but he has been dead. sixty years and all of his sons were killed Sn the battle of Manassas Gap. So far as Ambrose Skinner knows there is no member of the family alive
 He fears that if his white hair will not convince the bureau that he Is more than siXty-five he will have to worry along with his little old SIP a month pension for some years to come and he does not believe that in the course of nature there are many more years coming to him.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
MORE NEWS Al MESA OF MEXICAN UPRISING
Settlers of the Mormon Colony Near Casa Grande Threatened.

more news yesterday regarding the unsettled conditions of affairs at Casa GraBde. which is located near the Nor mon settlement of Colona Du Blan in old Mexico. Mir. LeBaron's news is to the effect that the insurgents, whom it was supposed had withdrawn from the surrounding country because of the fact that they had been refused aid by the residents of this colony and others in the vicinity. are still contin-
 uing to prove a menace to the peace of that community. While no depre- dations have as yet been committed, so far as is known. the men in small bands continue to harrass and annoy the eolonists. over one hundred of the
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
BIG THRESHER FINISHES
 lABORS.

A large thresher belonging to Messrs. Johnson and Brown has fin ished the contracts for this season. and pulled in town the latter part of last week: completing a round of forty two days. during which time an aver age of over eight hundred sacks of grain were threshed per day. The rec ord breaking thresh occurred when 150 sacks of barley were threshed in Six hours, time. W. H. Smith of the gro cery firm of Pierce and Smith. acted as engineer during the period of threshing.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
MAY BUILD HOUSES.

A Tempe man who already has several cottages bringing him in a good income each month, is con- templating the building of several more between now and fall. He has plenty of ground for building pur
 poses and rightly considers that there can be no better way of in vesting about $5.000 than in building cottages. That is just what Tempe needs, for even now there is a good demand for medium priced places and when school opens in the fall, unless more are built between now and then, they will be at a premium.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09

Miss Nell McNeil did not leave for California lastHs night as expected. On account of the. serious illness of her niece, Miss .Inez White, who was to accompany her. the trip was post poned. -.--
 c. A. Bacon is down from the Phoenix mine to look after the har- vesting of his cantaloupe crop. He expects to return about the first of August.
 Dr. Wilson and Dick Gerard of Phoenix stopped over here yesterday on their way home from a trip to the dam site
 Traffic Manager F. A. Jones of the Maricopa County Commercial club was a visitor shere yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
ADJUSTMENT MADE.

Insurance Adjuster Chas. Peckham, who has been spending the past sev
 eral days adjusting the loss of the Walter Johnston home, killed two birds with one stone. No sooner had he finished the Johnston adjust ment than he was called upon to adjust the loss of the M. F.. church parsonage, which occurred few days before. Like the other loss a very satisfactory adjustment was also made in this matter.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
CONFINED TO HOME WITH
 RHEUMATISM.

MT. Grover. proprietor of Growers Place was unable to be at his pla"e of business yesterday on account of a severe attack of rheumatism. Miss Burke. operator of the telephone ex- change here. had charge of the store. Mir. Grover Is subject to these attacks, which sometime comnell him to re- main confined to his bed for quite a while, but it is hoped that this in stance will not prove so serious. and that he will soon be able to resume his duties.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS.

The following transcripts of the rec ords sf the offices of the district clerk, theprobate court and the county re- eOrder are furnished by the Arizona Abstract & Title Company. The records for yesterday were:
 RECORDERS OFFICE.
 O. s. Stapley and wife to Leona Gibson, deed to part lot 6, block 13, Mesa.
 O. s. Stapley and wife to Ruth Gibson, deed to part lot 6, block 13, Mesa.
 J. w. Etter ct al. to R. C. Valen- ciz, deed to lot in block 1, Wicken- burg.
 U. s. to Fenn J. Hart, patent on part section 32, 2N 6E.
 B. G. Peeka ct al. to c. F.. Orr, deed to lot 9,blk. 5. Churchill addi- tion.
Arizona republican., 1908-07-09
ASKS PERMISSION
 10 CONSTRUCT IINt
Reclamation Service Wants to Run Power Line Across Corner of City Limits.

Mayor Dimes is in receipt of the following letter from L. c. Hill, su-
 pervising engineer of the reclamation service:
 The Honorable Mayor and Common
 Council of the City of Tempe:
 Gentlemen-In constructing a high
 tension power line extending from the Roosevelt dam site through the Salt River valley, it has been found desirable by the United States rec
 lamatiOn service to locate a portion of this line within the limits of the city of Tempe, as indicated in the
 map herewith enclosed. It will be noted that it is proposed to enter
 the city limits on the right of way of the Maricopa, Phoenix and Salt
 River Valley railroad; extend the line along the right of way in a north-
 erly direction and leave the city limits at the saddle of the Tempe
 buttes
 We will very much appreciate any
 favorable action that may be taken
 by your honorable body in regard to granting the desired permission to locate the power line within the linn its of Tempe in the manner above
 mentioned. Very respectfully, LOUIS c. HILL, Supervising Engineer. As stated in the above letter it is proposed by the government to run
 this line between the two buttes, crossing the river at that point and continuing on to Phoenix. The line
 has already been surveyed and to the city limits the steel towers have been placed, ready to be set as soon
 as the workmen reach this part of
 the valley Mir Hflrs request will probably be acted upon at this even ing's meeting of the council. %,