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Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
PRELIMINARY WORRY OF
 DELEGATES ID SPOKANE
THE NEED OF A NEW coNSTITU-
 TON FELT
The Fight for the Next Location
 Becoming Active.

SD sane, Aug. S---A new constitu- iifl iss prospect, a warm fight over nc selection uf tie ,,. .t meeting place. and the possibility that Governor John F. Shafrotb, of Colorado. will be a factor in the campaign for presidenH today occupied the pre-cOnvention thoughts of delegates to the national irrigation convention, which will con vene at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The new constitution for the con gross is the result of a friendly war fare between the executive heads and the board of control for the active management. According to several officers a business like management at this time is impossible, as there is nothing in the present constitution empowering them to act with the de- sired latitude between sessions. The new constitution will enable the eX- ecutive heads to work throughout the year with sufficient legal powers.
 san Francisco, Fl PasO, Chicago. St Louis, Pueblo and Rochester are the most active in the race for the next convention.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09

establish the facts as to just what conditions existed as to water trans portation in this country. In his find ings, which have just been made pub lie, he says
 "Our increasing commerce demands that our waterways be made an active part of our transportation system. Our inland rivers are not so now. Water ways themselves and their conditions must be improved that they shal lear " a share of the nations traffic pro portioned to their real possibilities, and shall so supplement the rail system as to prevent the recurrence of disastrous traffic compositions. Under a general plan our inland waterways can be made much more of commercial unit They must be placed in such a posi- ton that they can secure, even against rail competition, far greater propor- ton than now of the country's traffic River and canal traffic is now insig- nificant as compared with rail traffic It is sufficient to say that terminal improvement is greatly needed and is entirely possible.
 There has been very little coopera-
 
 authorities. This has resulted in in evitable lack of uniformity and com prehensive plans and a lack of any proportionate contribution from the localities benefited. European coun- tries have in many cases distributed the cost of waterways improvement upon localities in some ration with the special benefits received. Such CO., operation is worthy of careful con sideration in any comprehensive plan of waterways improvement"
 In like manner the findings of the special investigation point in every finding to the necessity of action on the part of the central government. All those interested in the project that is destined to be the biggest un- dertaking that this government has ever attempted are through this re- port given authoritative and unbiased facts as to the actual status of the waterways.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
AT SUMMER CAPITAL
Other Business Which Pres ident Taft Has in Hand,
 His Interest in the Japan China Row Over Railroad
 Building. | q

Beverly, Mass, Aug. S.-The presi- dent passed a lazy Sunday, and did not mind more than 90 in the shade. He attended services at the Unitarian church in the morning and read dur ing the afternoon. The president has several matters of official business for the coming week. He will dispose of the matter of the census supervisors throughout the entire United States Secretary Nagel and Director of Cen sus Durand are coming to Beverly with a long list of names and by the time they leave the president hopes to announce his position.
 He is giving serious attention to a strained relations between Japan and China. It is believed that the matter may become a question for the con sideration of all the powers and that the United States will have a hand.
 Mir Taft has turned over to Secre- tary MacVeagh the task of selecting five experts for the tariff commission under the law. He will not do any work on his message to congress until November.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09

greater valley of the Salt and Gila river system. One might say that geographically speaking it is a part of the Salt River valley, but topographic ally and commercially speaking it is little province in itself.
 The canal company is to be organ ized and operated on a strictly mutual basis, and will furnish water only to lands owned by it's members. The land and water rights cannot be sepa- rated. The canal heads in the Agua Fria river due north of Marinette at Picture rocks, the south point of Cal derwOod butte, two and one-half miles west of the Relief mine, where the Agua Fria breaks from the mountains to the mesa. Thence it runs south in a general direction to the town of Ma rinette, passing it about a quarter of mile to the east and continuing a couple of miles further until it's waste way empties into New river. So near ly north and south does the canal line run that it's wasteway is less than a mile further east than its headgate, and the projected "Davie" boulevard, running due north along the section line west of the tOwnsite to the canal head, is most of the way near the canal bank and never more than half a mile from it.
 Five miles below the canal head and four miles north of Marinette a lateral branch runs almost due east from the main canal to New river, into which it's waste gates empty, about five miles above the waste gates of the main canal. This lateral branch will supply water to about 5000 acres of the land taken up by recent filings, and which land is the area certain critics accused the Santa Fe of trying to grab, arriv- ing at that conclusion through the fact that representatives of the Santa Fe filed the scrip for MT. Davie and as- sociates. This, however. was not the tract on which the Santa Fe repre- sentatives filed the larger part of their scrip, resulting in a controversy
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Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
TURKEY AND GREECE
 NOT ALLOWED ID FIGHT
The Powers Will See That Peace is Kept.

London Aug S.-The acute stage reached in the dispute between Turkey and Greece over Crete is causing anx- iety in European capitols. M. Iswol- sky, the Russian foreign minister said at Cowes that if there were any awk- ward development of the situation Flu rope would see that no mischievous ef- fleets resulted.
 It appears thus far that Turkey has confined herself to verbal protests The four protecting powers insist that in no circumstances shall the Greek flag be hoisted over any public build ings in Crete.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
WENT INTO THE DITCH
Five Hurt in Missouri-Pacific Wreck
 in Colorado.

Pueblo, Aug. S.-A chair car and smoker on Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 2, which left at 12.01 for St Louis, went into a ditch at Avon dale. Five persons were injured, but all will recover The injured are: Ollie O. Morre, of Pueblo; Lloyd Brown, of Ordway, Colo; F. F. Rath- burn of Piedmont, w. Va; Mrs. Yer gie Martin of Los Angeels, Cal; and Mrs. l.. F. Caperton, of St. Louis, Mo The wreck was caused by spreading rails. The Pullmans left the track but were not overturned.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
A PROSPECT OF WAR
 IN SPOKANE CONGRESS
Ba!Iinger and Pinchot Likely to Mix lover Forestry Policies.

Spokane. Aug. S.-A war of words is in prospect between Clifford Pin chot and Senator Ballinger over for estry policies. The feeling is express ed tonight that if the forestry policy of Roosevelt is brought up in the ir- rigation congress Pinchot will defend the policy and Ballinger will be com pelled to defend his policy which is opposed to Pinchot's ideas. There is much feeling over the matter.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
EITHER NEVADA
 OR CALIFORNIA
Will Get the Jeffries- Johnson Prize Fight.

New York, Aug. S.-Many bids for the Jeffries-Johnson fight are expect ed within the next ten days, but it is understood that only two states will permit a fight, California and Nevada.
 Jeffries told Manager Berger before sailing that this country is the place to hold the fight in. hence it is ac- cepted that the fight will be held either in California or Nevada.
 Berger said today that he expected no trouble in arranging details with Johnson. Jeff will make no unusual demands" he said. Jeff wants a fight, and under conditions that John son and the public think fair"
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
MURDER IN DETROIT SUBURB.

Detroit, Aug. .S-A shocking mur- der was revealed at Hamtramck, suburb. today by the finding of the mutilated body of woman about g.. Evidences of frantic struggles showed that the woman had fought her as sailant to the utmost. The woman is
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
SERVICES AT YELLOWSTONE
 PARK.

old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone Park. Aug. S.-Cardinal Gibbons who with a party is making tOur-of the park. held services this morning in the hotel rotunda Guests of the hotel and mil itary engineers all gathered to hear him.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
LAUNCH TURNED OVER
Two Men and Woman Drowned Off
 Toledo

Toledo, Aug. S.-Harry Dill, Frank Lehaney and Mrs. Mabel Hudson were drowned and seven men rescued with great difficulty when a launch cap sized in Maumee Bay, 500 feet off the Casino, a summer theater, today. The launch turned turtle from the weight of the party. The woman was in the cabin and unable to get out.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
NATIONAL.

At Cincinnati-Cincinn 2; Phil adelphia, G.
 At Chicago-Chicago, '; Brook lyn. 0.
 At St Louis-St. Louis, O; New York. 2.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09
DEATH OF GENERAL ATWOOD.

Chicago, Aug. S.-Brigadier General Edwin B. Atwood, aged 6S, retired, died suddenly today. He served ac- lively for fotry-two years.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-09

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Arizona republican., 1909-08-09

MONEY TO lOAN-I have been agent for the State Mutual Building and Loan Association for 10 years. Every customer well pleased. Never had a complaint in the 10 years. Come in and investigate our plan.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08
ASSESSOR JOHNSON DEAD
End Comes At Tuesday Noon After
Short Siege Of Pleural Pneumonia

Friends were greatly shocked Tues
aav afternoon to learn that Anton Il.
Johnson, county assessor, had passed
svav shortly after the noon hour On
that dav. Monday night Mr.. Johnson
was stricken with pleural pneumonia
and sank rapidly until the end camee
For some time he had been unwell and
5is weakened condition probably has
tened his demise.
The funeral services will take place
+bis afternoon at the johnson home at
O'Clock, being conducted by Rev.
Leland. The Odd Fellows Lodge, Of
which Mr.. Johnson was a member,
will have charge of the active arrange
ments. Mr. Johnzera was also mem
Der of the Scandinavian Brotherhood.
Anton II. Johnson was born in
Cbristiania, Norway in 1845. When q
Young man Is years Of age became to
this country. For the last 25 years he
had been a resident of Glendive, be-
ing, verify, one Of the real old timers
of this community.
The deceased is survived by widow
and six children, namely, Mrs. War
rem Mason of Whitefsh, Mont,
Harry L. Johnson, Chas. Johnson,
Mrs. Chas. Shaub, Mrs Will shaub
and Mrs. Frank Eyer, all of Glendive.
All the children are present to attend
the last obsequies of their father.
Mr., Johnson was serving his fifth
term as assessor Of Dawson county,
having been first elected in the fall Of
1900 and taken the oath of office the
first Of January Of the succeeding
year. He has always been considered
as strictly impartial in the discharge
of his duties as assessor and has raised
the Office to high standard. An ac-
quaintance remarked just shortly after
hearing of Mr.. Johnson's death that
the deceased proaeatay had more friends
than any other IMAM in Dawson county.
This chance statement shows the re
gard in which he was held. His death
will be sad news q, all his friends
throughout this part OF the country.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08
Mr.. Carter 5 Little Joker

In Helena last Saturday Judge Hunt
decided a case OF the greatest impor-
tance involving the Northern Pacific
Railway company's right to a large
area of coal lands at Red Lodge, the
decision being against the corporation
and in favor Of the government.
The question at issue was an un-
usual one and had to do with a little
bill that Senator Carter got through
the senate a few years ago, which
permitted the railroad company to ex-
change absolutely worthless lands sit
uated upon Mt. Rainier in the state
Of Washington, for any non-mineral
lands, classified as non mineral land at
the time they were surveyed, that were
subject to entry.
The company naturally took adSau-
tGSG u vel IADCAo a. GCl lI15 c~lIO
selected large tracts Of fine timber
land in Montana, and 1,120 acres Of
most valuable coal land at Red Lodge,
il exchange for this worthless land on
the sides Of the big mountain men
toned.
Hon. T. J. Walsh Of Helena, ,shard-
| " thought that the government and
the people were getting q square deal
in this exchange and last winter he
received authorization from the feder-
al government to start a suit to set
aside the railroad eompany's title to
these coal lands.
Mr.. Walsh's contention was, that
even though the land near Red Lodge
might not have been known to con
tain coal when it was first surveyed al
the time the company made its ex-
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08
Railroad Built By 4. H. Rogers
Opens Coal Fields

Norfolk, Va. April 2. The open
ing OF the Virginian railway, extend
ing trom Sewell's Point, Norfolk, to
Deepwater, W. Va, on the Kama
VITA river, distance of 446 miles,
TOOK place today with an elaborate
eeIeoratlon here, made notable by
Vhe presence Of H. H. Rogers, who
personally built the "Virginian" at
cost of about $40, 0,000,O 900; Samuel
elemens Mark Twain), and several
New York fnanciers are interested
with Mr., Rogers in the undertaking.
The Virginian railway. began il
March, 1892, was completed Feb. II,
l9o9. More than 1,00C,0 900 acres Of
eoal lands in West Virginia have
0een made accessible by it and the
1oad has opened up country never
'ei0fe enjoying railroad facilities.
Mrs, Taft, wife Of the new Presi-
uent' goes about accompanied by an
army officer in uniform. Perhaps we
ought TO be thankful that she does moi
INSIST On being accompanied by a brass
band.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08
Landslide For The Citizens Ticket
Newlands Fayors Public Owner
ship

New York, April John Hayes
Hammond, secretary Of the League Of
Republican Clubs, gave dinner to-
night at the Waldorf Astoria in honor
of the Rocky Mountain club, of which
he is president. One hundred and fifty
members Of the club were present and
listened to some interesting speeches.
Senator Francis C. Newlands Of
Nevada, in discussing the energy Of
the American people, said that energy
should be applied to regulating the
government instead Of concentrating
it upon the railroads.
''The public should own its own
railroads and electric roads, he said
''as the people years ago owned the
public highways. We can start great
public works because we have a great
er credit than any private concern in
the world can ever have. The great
leaders Of the railroads in the indus
trial world must realize that in the
future they cannot dominate as they
have in the past.
sThe people will demand obedience
from their public servants. The country
is determined and will move on re-
lentlessly. I trust the wisdom Of our
controlling men will realize this and
avoid needless struggle
William R. Hearst said it should
be the highest purpose Of the Rocky
Mountain club, not only to promote
the interests Of that western section,
but also to advance the best interests
Of the nation.
"We Of the West,'' he remarked
Sscan appreciate the greatness Of New
York as we'll as the oldest New York
er can, but We appreciate the great
ness Of the country great deal bet
ter. Every other part Of the country
appears to the New Workers as sort
Of suburb. We know that the plug
hat Of Fifth avenue and the sombrero
hat Of the plains cover the same Amer
leans. All America is good and all
Americans, too,
Paul Morton and Senators Hepburn
and Nixon spoke in humorous vein.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08

sections of the country, particularly in
the South, has resulted in increasing
the number Of violations of the inter
nal revenue laws in the distillation of
illicit whiskey.
Many Of the legitimate distilleries
have moved their plants from Alaba-
ma, Georgia and North Carolina to
Florida and other border states where
the inhibition does not exist. Whiskey
being more difficult to obtain in a le-
gitimate way has greatly increased
the profits Of illicit distilling, with the
result that the activities Of the inter
nal revenue bureau are largely direct
ed toward the mountain sections Of
these three states.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08
MAJORITIEs

The party leaders worked strenuous
ly for theiB favorites all during the
voting hours. Autos were literally as
thick as bees in conveying the voters
to and from the polling places. While
it seemed to be the general opinion
that the non-par rtisan ticket stood the
best chances Of success, yet the re-
suit Of course was rather in doubt I'M
til the votes were counted.
Few surprises were occasioned by
the result All the victors made a
good race and are deserving Of the
honors conferred upon them.
Although the council has three new
members, perfect harmony is looked
for. All are in sympathy with the call
Of progress and will do all in their
power to give Glendive representa-
tive administration during their terms
Of office.
The newly elected officers are all
good business men, thoroughly eompe-
tent in every way, and propose to do
all they can to keep Glendive an up-to-
date city.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08
District Organizer Here

Mrs. M. M. Redan of Neilsville,
Wis, district organizer Of the Royal
Neighbors, is here this week, looking
into the possibility of organizing q
lodge at this point. It seems entirely
probable that lodge can be formed,
but Mrs. Redan is as yet unable to
set any definite date for the cousum-
nation Of her plans.
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08

The above are the new city officers
Of Glendive, as elected at the polls on
Monday. It was q comparatively easy
victory for all except Mr.. Kean, he
having only one vote to the good It
is said that Mr. Pennington voted for
his opponent, Mr.. Kean, 50 otherwise
it would have been clean victory for
the non-partisan ticket.
We give the summary Of votes by
wards:
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08

change everyone knew that the land
was mineral in character.
Judge Hunt in deciding this case,
goes back to the original act granting
the Northern Pacific Railroad com
pany the odd sections on each side Of
its right Of way, and shows that this
grant particularly excluded mineral
lands, and arguing from this basis, it
must be apparent that it was not the
intention of the government to give
the company these coal lands by this
subsequent act Of much later date.
Even though the Northern Pacific
company has lost !, ,120 acres Of valu-
able coal land by this decision, the
company has done pretty we'll IN be-
ing able to exchange mountain land OF
no value for timber land in this state
Of great value,
IN the long run the company has
farel very well through Senator Car
ter's little joker bill, even though
Judge Hunt has decided that it must
give up this coal land reported to be
worth hundreds Of thousands Of dol
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-04-08

REGULATIONS
As Promulgated by the Organizers Of the Work
the Lower Yellowstone Project
Interference With Gates
No one but an authorized AGENT

Interference With Gates
No one but an authorized agent or
officer of the Reclamation Service
shall operate, either to open or close,
any gate, structure, or other irriga-
tion device on the project, nor other
wise interfere with the same in any
way except in emergencies to save pro-
perty or life
Water Kept Clean
It is necessary for the health Of
the people and for the proper opera
tion Of the canals, that the canal wa
ter be kept clean. 1t is forbidden to
throw anything in the canals or later
ais, and it is expected that all settlers
will cooperate in this matter. It will
be the duty of the Canal Riders to re-
port any case where this regulation is
not observed, so that active measures
may be taken to prevent repetition.
Request For Water
| A written request for water on the
regular card provided for that pur-
pose should be delivered or mailed to
the Irrigation Manager in time to
reach the Headquarters Office at least
two calendar days before the water is
wanted. The Office or canal rider
should be notified the day preceding
that upon which it is desired the deliv-
cry Of water shall be discontinued.
The head bitches, furrows or checks
to be used in irrigating should be ploW
ed and ready before the delivery Of
the water. In making application for
water, state your name, farm unit
number, lateral, and the head of water
that you are prepared to handle, as
we'll as the date when you wish water
delivered and approximate length of
time it is wanted.
Delivery In Rotation
When the Lower Yellowstone Pro-
ject system of canals is operated under
full capacity; that is,-When all OF
the lands are settled and fully culti
waited and used, then it will be neces-
sary for each water user to take wa
ter in proper rotation and use it con-
| tinuously for certain definite length
of time. This policy of rotation in the
delivery of water to the separate farm
units will be in force from the begin
ming, and water will not be delivered
continuously to any farm unit. The
irrigation system has been construct
ed so as to be operated under this
policy and method of irrigation be-
cause it is the only feasible plan by
which no waste Of water need occur.
Wasting Water
The wasting of water will not be
permitted Water will be turned to
the farm and it must be cared for by
the user. He will be responsible for
damage caused by failure to properly
control the water. Damage to property
/ of the United States caused by i'm
proper handling Of the water must be
repaired by the water user at his own
expense. Irrigation water will not be
supplied to any water user who has
not made good any damage to Govern
ment property caused by his acts.
There is an abundance OF water for
every legitimate use, but every means
must be taken to prevent undue waste,
which damages the soil and may ruin
some neighbors farm if persisted in for
sufficient length of time.
Use Of Water
When farms to be irrigated are
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