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Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
THE CITY WATER WORKS
 ALL BUT CONSTRUCTED
City We'll Aeeepted-l. c. Knipe Ap- pointed Engineer For New System.

The regular monthly session of the city council held in the town hall on Tuesday evening last. was one of the busiest since the matter of the city water works was taken up.
 Superintendent Ray Mccormick made a statement as to the condition of the well which has just been drift ed in North park for the city, under his direction, saying, that there was 165 feet of casing, in the present well; that practically all of the casing taken from the first well. he had been able to utilize in the second.
 He also stated that his reason for not going to a greater depth for wa ter was because he found after drill ing for some 20 feet beyond this depth compact strata of cement and boulders. and he concluded that 1t would be of no avail to sink deeper. He then drew out the boring tools and filled with rock and gravel the hole which was sunk through this latter formation. He stated that the well had been pumped clean of sand and silt and that he believed it to be good for flow of 45 miner inches.
 The matter of selecting an engineer again coming up for discussion It was the opinion of several of the cit izens present, that the sale of the bonds could be handled more readily and easily provided a competent engi- neer was engaged and the work actul ally begun Several engineers had made application for the place. A let ter from w. H. Code of Los Angeles to whom the council had submitted the plans of two engineers. was read. It was decided to appoint L. G. Knipe of Phoenix for this position, he is to re- ceive five per cent of the contract price for his services, out of which he is to pay all costs incurred in securing a consulting engineer at a cost not to exceed one per cent. MT. Knipe is an engineer of repute having been super vising engineer under P. H. Fowler of New York, in the construction of the Scranton water works at a cost of SS.000,000 at Scranton. Pa. and the water system for the Oranges, N. J., which cost s1O.000, 900.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

new location yesterday. The house they formerly occupied on east sth street has been sold by G. A. Goodwin to M. L. Quinn.
 The Club Pool room is again under the management of w. J. Schorgl.
 The concert at the Normal tomorrow night by the Arizona School of Music has been temporarily postponed.
 Finas Compton, who has been on the sick list for a few days, was reported some better yesterday.
 F. M. Pool of Mammoth, was regis tered at the Caso Loma yesterday
 Both shows in Tempe Tuesday eve ming drew good houses. The Uncle Josh Perkins company left for Mesa yesterday morning where it played last night. while the Filler company depart ed for Benson on a special train as soon as the performance was over Tuesday night.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
AN ALARM OF FIRE
 LITTLE DAMAGE DONE
The Department Made a Quick Re-
 sponse' But Was Not Needed.

Tempe was thrown into a fever of excitement for a moment at four o'clock yesterday afternoon by an alarm of fire. Fire in some manner started in the Curr,' Kitchen, but Mrs. Curry was equal to the occasion and before any great amount of damage had been done, had extinguished the blaze with few well directed pails of water. Some one seeing the smoke turned in the alarm promptly and before the depart ment could be notified of the fast that the fire was out, the hose team had pulled the cart out and was engaged in an active hunt for the conflagration. It was some little time before the depart ment could be convinced that it was all over and that it's help was not required The incident illustrated, however. the fact that the department can always be depended upon for a quick and prompt response to a call.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
LICENSE ORDINANCE
 MERCHANTS PROTEST
They Feel That Some Items of it Are Out Of Reason.

A meeting of the business men of
 Tempe was held yesterday afternoon in
 the odd Fellows hall for the purpose
 of taking some action in regard to the
 new ordinance that has been prepared
 by the finance committee and of which mention has been made from time to
 time in these columns. The business
 men feel that in many instances this
 ordinance has raised the license to a
 figure that is not justifiable. The meeting was called to order by M. E. Curry; acting as chairman and Halbert
 Miller was elected temporary secretary.
 The meeting drew up and adopted the
 following petition:
 To the Honorable members of the Ordi- nance Committee and to the City
 Council Of the town of Tempe: lGentlemen:-
 | We, the undersigned, business men of
 the town of Tempe, very respectfully iprotest against any raise in the license tax which has heretofore been imposed upon the business interests of this com lmunity, except in so far as may be nee lessary to harmonize and make definite and certain the licenses now being paid. believing that any contemplated in-
 crease would not be for the best in terests Of the business houses or the lcommunity at this time.
 We also believe that the several items
 in the schedule which are so high as to
 be practically prohibitive, such as a tax Of S25 on circus exhibits and on street parades, and Sl5 on side shows,
 should be reduced to a point where the privileges can be enjoyed by the sev- eral interests effected.
 The situation was discussed at some length and a committee of five was ap pointed to circulate the petition and present it to the ordinance committee. This committee consists of J. w. Parry, chairman. J. T. Birchett, J. B. McNeil. John Hvder and W. F.. Geach. The merchants have no intention of antagonizing the members of the coun- lcil. They are, however, making a re- spectful protest against certain items in the proposed ordinance. feeling that an increase license will work a hard ship on the business men and will not be to the best interests of the com lmunity.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

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 linifg of the Eus-
 tachian Tube. When this tube is in l famed you have a rumbling sound or
 tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken
 out and this tube restored to It's 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 tany case of Deafness (caused by ca
 tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
Gambling in Ships.

~ HERE is little cause for wonder at H the fact that the commercial world $ Is becoming alarmed at the increas- ing prevalence of speculative insurance in ships.
 It happens that marine insurance offers to those who have applied special abili- ties for some years to It's study greater facilities for money making than almost any other form of speculation. For the most part these men are engaged In the legitimate business of underwriting and perform invaluable service not only to shpowners, but to the whole mercantile community.
 clergyman from Missouri who was in Europe this summer was walking through the docks at Liverpool win his host, well-known shipowner. man went past In a handsome motor car and nodded familiarity to the English man
 'You see that man." said the ship owner; he's a salaried clerk In the office of Brown, Jones & Robinson. ship brok- CTS. He comes when he likes and goes when he likes, and they pay him twenty i've thousand dollars year"
  from Missouri.
 For his head" was the reply.
 It appeared that the man in the motor car had a marvellous memory for the history of ships and of shipmasters. He could judge with extraordinary nicety the mathematical chances of any particu- lar vessel with any particular set of officers accomplishing or failing to accom- plish in safety a particular voyage, and his services were of corresponding value to his employers.
 "Then why don't they make him partnerr asked the man from Missouri.
 ''They would If they could" was the answer, 'but he earns more money as a servant, and he is more independent. If he liked to leave his berth tomorrow there are more firms than one that would give him at least as high a salary"
 It is obvious that man with the ex- pert knowledge of this clerk must be sorely tempted sometimes to gamble on the lives of ships which he knows to be precarious.
 In legitimate ship insurance 1t Is to the Interest alike of shipowner and under writers that the voyage should be com pleted in safety; the insurance is merely a precaution on the part of those who have an interest In the vessel or her cargo against dangers which 1t is hoped will not be incurred The gambler, on the contrary, is generally person with out any insurable interest and he insures in the hope and belief that the vessel will be lost.
 A transaction of this kind presents ur- pleasant features apart from the repui- siveness of its cold-blooded contemplation of loss of life and property.
 The steamship Golden Fleece, let us say, k about to san from New York for Yoko-
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
THE CURFEW BELL
 WILL RING TONIGHT
All Boys Under Sixteen Will Be Re- quired to Be At Home After Eight O'clock.

At eight o'clock the curfew bell
 Sounds forth a solemn warning knell.
 Small boys then must hie for home
 And on the streets no longer roam.
 The above was inspired by the fact that Marshal Brown has given notice that dating from tonight the ordinance relating to the ringing of the curfew bell will be rigidly enforced. The bell will sound three distinct taps at eight o'clock and after that moment any boy under sixteen years of age found upon the street without good and suf- ficient excuse will have to suffer the penalty of the law. The marshal em- phazises the fact that this notice will be final and that the ordiance will be enforced strictly to the letter.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
WOODMEN CIRCLE ELECT
 OFFICERS

On Tuesday evening an election of officeds was held by the Woodmens Circle here. The following are the of- ficers for the ensuing year: Mrs John Pomeroy, guardian; Mrs. Henry Davis, adviser; Mrs. J. D. Robertson attendant: Mir J. c. Mcfarland. chap lain: Mrs. John Blair. outer guard Mrs. Lillie Hicks. inner guard; Mrs Ada Sherman. clerk; Mrs. Luie Felton, banker. At the close of the election dainty refreshments were served by the members, which were thoroughly enjoyed
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

hama. She is an old vessel, perhaps, but nothing else is known against her: her owners have q high reputation. and the underwriters accept the risks at a pre- mium of eight per cent. A few days later, when the underwriters wish to transfer e portion of their liability. or the ship owners wish to increase their insurance the rate has jumped up to twelve or sixteen per cent, simply because it is known that some outsider with no osten- sible interest fin ship or cargo has effect ed an insurance upon the vessel.
 The sum stnked by the outsider may be a comparatively small sum-fve hun dred dollars or less-but bis action in- dicates that The knows something" and naturally suspicion Is excited against the ship and everybody connected with her.
 The underwriters begin to suspect the seaworthiness of the vessel and put black mark against the owners name. The owners, conscious of their own good faith, begin to suspect that their captain Is less competent or less honest than they had supposed. Justly or unjustly, everybody concerned suffers. If the ship completes the voyage in safety, the owners can hardly be blamed for changing her of- neers as c precaution before she starts upon another. If she Is lost. ownsrs and crew, however innocent, find It almost impossible to acquit themselves from the suspicion of conniyance.
 But the practice of gambling in ships presents in the bands of dishonest per sons the possibility of evils worse than those of inflated rates for insurance and unjust suspicion of connivance and ship wreck. It Is obvious that 1t would pay a rogue who had insured a vessel for ten thousand dollars to offer Eve thousand to the skipper or engineer who would lose her at sea-
 The practice amounts, therefore. to a premium upon shipwreck, and now that the shipping community Is alive to the fact, 1t Is certain that steps will be taken 10 limit the right to insure vessel to those who have a genuine in- terest in her hull and cargo.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
Ink For Typewriter Ribbons.

Put some vaseline in a cup and melt 1t by placing the cup fin boiling water or over a stove. Stir into the melted vaseline as much lampblsck as it will take up without granulating When the mixture is thoroughly incorporated allow 1t to cool. Mix in another vessel equal parts of petroleum. benzine and turpeD- tine, and dissolve in this ths vaseline mixture, introducing a little at a time, and stirring thoroughly. Dissolve sufa cient to bring the final mixture to the consistency of oil paint. Lay the ribbon fiat upon thick sheet of paper and rub in the ink (which must be repeatedly stirred) with a toothbrush. The ink should be almost entirely absorbed by the ribbon. If the printing has a greasy outline, there is too much vaseline; if the outline is not clear, there is too much lampblack.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING

All stockholders of the Arizona Gold and Copper Hill Mining company are hereby notified that there will be a meeting of Stockholders of said com pany held at its office, 15 East Adams street, in the City of Phoenix, Arizona, on the 14th day of December. 1908, at 10 o'clock, am, for the purpose of eleeting officers of said company.
 The stock books of the company will be closed on the 4th day of December, 1908.
 By order of the Board of Directors
 (Signed) c. E. HOLLAND,
 Secretary.
 Dated Nov IT. 1908.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
HOLDS BUSINESS AND PLEASURE
 SESSION.

The members of the Epworth League of the Methodist church held a business session-on Tuesday evening and attended to the payment of a number of bills. Following this the members enjoyed a social time for sev- eral hours during which light refresh- ments were partaken of. There was a good attendance of the leaguers. as well as of the friends of the work.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
A pAINEui KNEE.

Burt Hunsaker was unable to be at the store yesterday as he is suffering from painful knee. Several days ago he had the misfortune to run a cactus thorn in it, and extracting it the doc tor also failed to remove it but applied a poultice, and thinks he will have the tOrmentor out soon.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

By special order of Colonel McClin- tock. commanding First Infantry N. G. A, a meeting of Company B is called at the Armory, 7:S0 pm, Friday, Dec. I, 1908.
 Every member must be present and nothing but absence from the county or surgeons certificate will be ac- cepted as excuse.
 CHESTER MATTERS.
 First Sergeant.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

The annual meeting of the Stock holders of the Iron Springs Outing club will be held at the office of the Secre- tary, No. 37 North Center street. in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, the 10th day of December. 1908. at 7:3O p. m.. for the purpose of electing Di- rectors and for transacting any other business that may properly come be- fore it.
 " K JAMES. Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
NEWS NOTES

Supt. J. B. Cook has taken up his resident at the Havden ranch east of town. the family having moved into the
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
Mesa Department w. H. HOGLE, Manager


machine was driven a few miles until the wood became worn, when simialr pieces were put in their place. In this manner the party succeeded in reach ing Mesa a little late. but with still several hours before them before the morning train left for Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

The new Popular restaurant, every thing new. clean, and neat. The best of service.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

Finch and Carr, undertakers and em- balmers. Tempe, Phones. 131 Finch; and 179, Carr.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03
OFFICERS NOMINATED

At the regular meeting of Tempe Lodge No. 26. held Tuesday evening. the following officers were nominated: ! J. w. Parry. c. C.; Carl Gustafson, " C.; J. H Cummings, Prelate; E. Loh- mann. master at arms: Geo. Wilson, master of work: Guy Nichols. keeper of records and seal: J. B. Mullen, mas
 ter of exchequer; G. M. Frizzell master lof finance; John Fletcher, inside guard; Fred Appueby, outside guard; Dr. R. HI. H. Blome was elected trustee.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

FRANK J. O'BRIEN Broker
Arizona republican., 1908-12-03

Dated Nov. 1T, 1908.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-16
c)W7ZEMH/XD

Then it meant endless work; for months the needles
flashed in the busy housewives hands, gift then
almost invariably handmade.
Preparations for Christmas in anebellum days gener'
ally began early in September when mady paid her
semannual visit to the city town and there
laid in her supplies. Groceries purchased by the
wholesale, staples for the field hands, all the deli
the market afforded for the great house and the
horde of guests who to invade it.
visit to the dry goods stores resulted in the
of cloths cottons annes silks by the bolts.
OF course, materials for fancy work purchased in
large quantities. for every sOuthernbon spent
her spare moments at work of this sort Arriving home
the fall campaign mapped out Every plantation
boosted of half dozen women and girls among
the slaves who designated themselves by the proud
titles of seamsters. Each day the seamsters would
come to the apart in the house for
ing and under the watchfu of the mistress of the
house. up the Of the garments she herself had
cut out for the smallest baby the plantation
as we'll those for the little pckaninnies, hafgrown
girls young and old alike were made and laid
away Christmas. Bright prints gayy checkered cali
Goes and domescs were the materials generally en-
ployed the negro had for color Garments
for the complete, those for and boys We're
next taken up that Christmas morning each negro
who came the house could be assured of returning
to his quarter with laden with good clothing
including everything from pair of shoes that cried"
his hearts delight to warm new cap, hat his
fancy elected This sewing circle generally extended
it's operations period of two months, but the work
was invariably gotten out of the way before December
l. the three weeks just prior to Christmas busy
ones and had to do with the mysteries of the welstocked
pantry.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-16
(HZi4nH OF THE NHz7N27X BETHLEHEM p:

sled And the children right For, after ALL is it not
festival that grown-ups participate in with the ell
thusiasm of the little folks?
Long since the shops have been stocked to their capa
city with toys the myriad of gewgaws that go 10
attract the attention of the millions of shoppers VINO
throng the Streets all bent upon common mission
the making ready Christmas. visit to the large
cities small towns, well to the little country stores
all bespeak the with which preparations for Christ
mas can be accomplished nowadays as compared with
these of so years ago.
1t might be we'll to pause awhile in this moneylnad
age of commerciasm, when the pursuit OF the dollar is
paramount to all else and go back half century or so
and recall Christmas it celebrated in the fair
Southland before the To those who knew the south
before its broad green fields crmsoned with the
life blood of and defender Christmas then
festival long to be remembered the climax of patient
and arduous preparation, the elimination of months
were days neverceasing joy, which fairly breathed
the spirit of peace EARTH good will to men,"
christmas Gift, mistss! Christmas Gift, marster!'
wards of the savehoding planters gathered about
the great house front porch Christmas morning,
a greeting could forget who beheld the upturned
and eager black faces of the plantation help they
came forward to receive the traditional gift
Good old days say? Days that gone, but the
memories of which green fresh our hearts
to-day the holly and mistetoe engaged in twin
ing into wreaths for the Christmas of to-day.
"Chrstmas Before the War had the significance
70. the children of the south it has for those of
day but how much it meant to the mistresses of
those plantations where hundred more slaves had
be remembered than it does to the grand danes of
to-day have but their carriages, visit the
shop there purchase whatever their fancy
might dictate. To-day ii is little else than OF many
shopping tours, dear to the hearts of 81 woma"knd
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-12-16

masters pate was placed the piece de resistance suck
ling pig, roasted whole, glowing red apple grlpped
tightly between it's glstening teeth In the center OF the
table burned the stately candles surrounded by oanK
of holly cleaning with it's scarlet berries On the side
tables stood the bowl of wassa the big pitchers OF port
and cider plates of nuts and fruits and sweets and plat
ters of Christmas cakes of every descriptions not forget
ting the yue dough- those plain but we'll spced thin COOK
les, made the ancient cakes in the form of
human body with Sits for the and mouth and cur
rants for the Other evidences that the feastng
be continued throughout the day were contained
in the two large baskets either side of the open fire.
place, filled with chestnus the other with apples
these to be roasted at will the glowing Goals, while
in the the irons with which to null the port
and cider.
A custom of beauty was rarely revived nowadays.
While the afternoon festivities their height and
the homuled beverages were passed around toasts
given. The guest of honor with glass aoft,
would open the front hall door and from the shelter OF
piazza the fields and orchards that the
harvest Returning the hail. wellpitched voice would
burst forth into that delightful old carol:
God rest you, merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay;
For Jesus Christ, Saviour,
Was born upon this day.
This carol usually closed the afternoons divel
Chambers sought and siestas snatched tnat eyes
might be bright for the browning event OF the day. the
Christmas ball!
The huge hallway was cleared of it's furniture and the
gstenng floor until it's surface shone like mir
ror The dders up their position in the corner of
the carriages began to drive up laden with ne
young folk from the countryside for miles around.
Round dances square Dances reels and quadriles
followed in quick until the faint streaks of dawn
lined the horizon; then the Virginia reel in which
old and young participated and the Christmas day had
faded into past round of gayeties crowded in
to the week. each replica of the that went before
Feasng and errymaking goes on undated until New
Years day has ushered in; then guests depart and
once more the household takes up its routine.
Where there is general observance of the Christmas
holiday there you to find Christmas spirit and
as consequence general goodfelowship. For while the
day has developed purely occasion for the deliv
of gifts of or less cost good feeling prevails
because of these gifts and a consequence enemies
are often made friends
Not only this true in America, but it is true in every
country where celebrations of the sort held Even
poce annals point that fact for then crimes at
minimum.