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Arizona republican., 1909-05-11
Has BeenFOund Necessaryt0 ! Cement s|uicing Tunnel
 THREE DAYS OF DR0UTH
The Water Will Then Top the Big Dam and Farmers Will Have The Normal River Flow For Irrigation Pur- poses.

The water is running low In the | canals, and will for a few days, the result of unforeseen conditions at Roosevelt. but it is believed the short age will not last long, and that there is nothing for the farmers to be uneasy about.
 On Saturday, the gates were unex- pectedly closed at Roosevelt, and about the same time the telephone line went out of commission, and even the rec 1 lamation officials could not learn the reason. Sunday morning a brief mes sage came from Roosevelt by tele- graph bearing only the information that the gates were closed. Unable to get satisfactory communication. Engi- neer Howard Reed, who has charge of the administration of the canals. and Engineer Teichman, who designed the gates at Roosevelt. left Sunday noon for Roosevelt in Mir. Reeds automo- bile. Yesterday, the telephone line was restored to service, and a full explana- tion was secured
 It was discovered that the long con tinued use of the sluicing tunnel as an outlet for the water had begun to be seriously affected below the gates, that part of the tunnel having never been cemented or lined. The floor and sides of the tunnel had begun to break in the softer places from the force of the water and the saturation of the seams in the rock It was feared that the continued use of the tunnel might weaken the foundations or walls sur rounding the gates. Should that ac- tually occur the situation would be embarrassing indeed, for the gates might go out, or the present stored supply of water at feast, might be lost To stop this erosion and break ing up, it was decided to clcse the gates until the lower part of the tun- nel, or at least, that part of it in the vicinity of the gates. could be lined and cemented Just how long this will take. cannot be predicted. but 1t will doubtless be a considerable period of time; for. not only must the work be done. but the cement will have to set before the water is turned through the tunnel again.
 The net result of that condition is. that it will be a good while before any more irrigation water comes through
 
 way to skin a cat, and the reclama- tion service thinks it will have no trouble in taking care of this one. The water in the reservoir is now so near the top of the dam that it is estimated that in three days it will reach the present low place in the dam, which the contractor has been instructed to raise no higher for the present. The water will then run over the top of the dam; slowly at first, but. after a few hours, in sufficient volume to rep resent the present normal flow of the river. As the river has been carving a large head all the year to date. it is not feared that it will suddenly stop. and. if it is maintained at anything like it's present flow, there should be ample water after three or four days.
 According to the estimates yester- day. the present normal flow of the Salt is about 3OOOO inches, probably a
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11
MARKET REPORTS
 BY PRIVATE WIRE

New AOrk, May 10.-The market to- day was decidedly professional with a cessation of operations by bankers eX- cept in a few railroad and industrials. The tendency of the big operators seemed to be to give specialties a rest and allow profit taking in stocks which had the greatest advance lately. The market held a fair appearance, however, with the selling of specula- tive origin and stocks were absorbed. Reports from industrial centers were favorable over the end of the week with slow improvement. Some further set back is not unlikely before higher prices are seen.
 LOGAN & BRYAN.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11
LOGAN X BRYAN.

Coast markets ruled firm, fine weather keeps up movement. Re ports of increased acreage for the new crop are on the side or sellers and 1t looks as if these conditions might force prices lower when the acute cash situation here is relieved.
 Provision traders, who are in close touch with the big packing and live stock interests. regard the provision trade as being in a healthy position.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11
LOGAN & BRYAN.
COPPER

Boston, May 1O.-Local stockholders in North Butte seem to be as nervous as ever and the market is continually full of stop orders. North Butte opened weak and quickly sold off to 59 under forced liquidation. The sub sequent rally to 63 did not hold any
 The stock closed fairly weak at 61. The balance of the list was inclined to drag. The Copper Producers as-
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

ton was hardly above a persuasive conversational tone and that he would bring witnesses to prove it. He fur nished the judge with a list of those who were present in the restaurant at the time and they will be subpOenaed to appear today when the case will be continued.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

Parties organizing summer camps for themselves or patients, can secure ground among the pines near The City a Mile High.'' close in; plenty of shade and mountain water, by addressing Eugene Neuman, Prescott, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11
Rogers & McMurtry
 Auction House. A w. Jefferson St.

A reliable Auction House con- ducted by competent Auction eers. Goods sold on commis- sion and prompt returns made. Regular sales at 1:30 p. m. ev- cry Saturday. Outside sales of any description solicited and will endcavor to give satisfac- tion; particular attention given to the patronage of ladies, who will never find anything in our auction room to offend the most fastidious.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

sociation report was aoout as expect ed and had little effect.
 PAINE WEBBER & co.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

Sweet Arizona oranges. s25O a box Crump's.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

POST CARDS, PHOENIX VIEWS, 1c. EACH. PHOENIX VIEW BOOKS, 15c. EACH. AT THE BIG CURlo, ON ST.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11
FINANCES OF THE
 WATER USERS ASSN.

Chas A. Van der Veer, secretary of the Salt River Valley Water Users association, yesterday mailed to all the stockholders of the association, the following interesting statement:
 Phoenix, Arizona, May 10, 1909.
 According to the provisions of the bylaws of this association, the fol- lowing statement of the treasurer of receipts and disbursements for the quarter year ending April 3Oth, 1909, is submitted to the shareholders:
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

POO NEW OAK KEG MISSOURI PICKLES S1.10 EACH. MckEE'S CASH STORE.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

See pr. Swigert for correct glasses. r E. Adams St. Phone Red 2461.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-11

Total. S1O,31133
 In connection with the above it is timely to again call the attention of stockholders to the fact that q few of them are still delinquent in the pay ment of last years assessment of five cents per acre for the maintainence of the association. The delinquent lands will be advertised in about two weeks and those remaining unpaid will thereafter be sold as they would for arrearages in county taxes.
 Even that might not startle some who have small holdings and prefer to go delinquent and pay the penal ties, though it is hoped there are very few in that class, but there is another reason that should appeal to all to pay up. Next Saturday the sale of summer water will begin and before water can be bought, 1t will be neces- sary for every land owner to show a clean record with the association. In other words those who have not settled with the association for last years assessment, cannot buy water this summer at any price.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-05-15

The Fair IL Chlcaso's foremost de-
partment store and ID also the safest
It abounds with splendid assortments
Of merchandise exclusively for the use
Of men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
OSKALOOSA BOY
SHOOTS FRIEND
SAD ACCIDENT WHILE LADS ARE
PLAYING A WILD WEST
GAME

Oskaloosa. Aug. 19.-Ray Atchison
was shot and probably fatally wound
ed yesterday afternoon by Charles
Meaber, while they were at the Meab-
er home with number of other boys
playing wild west. Both boys are about
IA years old and the sons of laborers.
A crowd of the boys gather at the
Meaber home and with the aid Of old
guns and improvised limitations essay
ed to put on a wild west exhibition.
The Meaber boy was in the house and
declined to Join in the run. The other
boys asked him out several times and
then played Indian, approaching the
house and storming it In Indian style.
The lad inside found an old and rusty
.32- calibre revolver and sought to re-
pei the attack of the redskins.
The old revolver had one cartridge
in it. AS the boys rushed into the door
of the room Meaber fired point blank
at the crowd and the bullet struck
young Atchison in the face. He was
removed to the hospital and is in a
precarious condition. Young Meaber
was taken to the olce station and is
so frightened that he has told several
different stories of why he shot.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
WOMAN or 81
TAKES A HUBBY
PENNSYLVANIA WIDOW ALSO
GIVES ADVICE TO YOUNG GIRLS
AFTER LICENSES.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 1s.---Mrs. Eva
lima Hall. widow. aged 81 years, and
Robert q. Wright. aged 81, both OF
Turtle Greek, Monday took out mar
riage license in the Allegheny county
license Office. They will wed next
Thursday evening. John Hall. GO
years old, son OF the woman by a
former husband was present at the
marriage license Office and declared
his mother to be ''of legal age"
Mrs. Hall, who owns large farm
and Is wealthy, created some excite
ment by asking Marriage License
Clerk j. S. Wherry If he would object
to her taking smoke. Wherry told
her no. whereupon she produced clay
pipe and was soon happy.
While waiting for the papers to be
filled out she gave some motherly ad.
vice to several young women who
were bashfully waiting to get their
own licenses. Mrs. Hall has been a
widow five years. She offered to bet
be 100 years old.
"Matrimony has not been a failure
with me-" said the aged woman, who
does not seem 81 years old. II have
had twelve children, and all are good
healthy children and are now married
Yes, I'm a great grandmother, but that
makes no difference SO long as one
feels young.
81 don't believe in the sinful waste
of money, and when had to come tc
tow to see a lawyer told Bobby
he might as we'll come along and We
would get the license. There's no use
spending car fare for two trips"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
ORADO HARD
HIT BY: FLOODS
TRAINS FULL or TOURISTS ARE
STALLED AND PEOPLE ARE
DRIVEN FROM HOMES

Denver, Aug. 19.-Trains blocked in
lonely mountain passes, tracks washed
away or in some instances pitched
into canyons hundreds of feet below,
people driven from their homes to
seek safety with their belongings in
higher places. These were the scenes
revealed at daybreak today along the
overflowed Arkansas river. Alarmed
by another cloudburst at -Four Mile
creek near Canon City last night,
scores of people in the lower sections
of Pueblo and other points passed the
night in rescuing household effects
from the danger line. The famous
Royal Gorge, walled in by rock q
thousand feet nigh, has been washed
by a torrent for almost forty-eight
hours and the railroad tracks have
been swept out. Trains or, the Colo
RADIO Midland, Denver & Rio Grande
and other railroads, most of them
carrying eastern tourists, have been
detoured over circuitous routes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
A BURLINGTON RECORD
Road Completes Year Without Fatal
Accident to Passengers; on
Time Every Day.

Chicago, Aug. 19.-The Burlington
railroad has just achieved a remark
able operating record, seldom obtain
ed, by completing year without one
fatal accident to passenger. This
record is for the fiscal year ended
June So 1909, when total of approx
imately 2O000,000 of passengers were
carried.
The record is the more remarkable
in view of the company's statement
that its fast train from Chicago TO
Denver showed perfect score by b =.
ing on time at terminals on every trip.
During the previous year the ROAD
carried 1,016,45a,000 passengers one
mile, as shown by the annual report,
so that even If one passenger had
been killed. the chance against fatal
injury would have been over billion
to one for each mile of road Travelled
through eleven states. The company's
trains in that year completed total
of 15.0o0.000 miles
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
OLD SETTLERS
AT kE0SAUQUA
PLENTY OR ENTERTAINMENT,
SUCH AS BALL GAMES
AND FIREWORKS.

Keosauaua, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD-
The old settlers meeting will be held
In Keosauoua Wednesday, August 25.
There will be plenty of entertainment
for both old and young and will con-
sist Of music, ball game and a grand
display of fireworks in the evening.
10 a. rll.--Assemble at grove.
Register and picnic dinner.
100 p. rn.--vocal music.
Prayer-Rev. j. w. Cheney.
Music.
Annual address by president.
Music by the old settlers (words
written by Judge G. G. Nonrse.)
Address-Hon. w. A. Work OF OF.
tumwa.
Obituary address,. c. Calhoun.
Music.
Election OF officers.
Music.
Five minute talk with visitors and
members.
The officers and committees are:
Executive committee--G. w. DAY.
idson, president; Geo. Craig, secre-
tary; J. Lester Therme treasurer; s.
w. Manning and ]. Shomes.
General arrangements-S. e. Irish,
". c. Calhoun, G. w. Dodds. j. A.
Maltbie.
Funds committee-H E. Duckworth
and J. l.. Therme.
Advertising committees. " Sher.
man, VIM. Thomas, John Lands and
George F. Smith
Decorations. F. Truax, fire de
partment and Ladies' Improvement so
ciety.
Park program-Col. H. Blackledge
Judge Robert Sloan, w. M. Walker
and John Wright.
Music-R. B. Rowley, c. K. Miller
Mrs. H. e. Duckworth, Seward Eel
lows, John Wright and Mrs. E. E
Sherman.
Street amusements-C. N. Eastman
e. e. Markley, J. r. Sherman, w. A
| Craig and J. A. Brown.
Circus-Geo w. Day. Joe Regur
Lewis Neis, Harry Minnich, l.. c
| Houdescheldt and VIM. Black.
| Evening and night program-C. !
| Manning, John Martin, fire depart
lment and w. w. Luke.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
RED OAK MAN KILLED
Engineer Of Power Plant Meets Death
When Belt Slips and Fly
Wheel bursts.

Red Oak, Aug. 19.--At 4.15 yester.
day afternoon the fly wheel Of the en-
CINE at the electric light plant burst,
Instantly killing Engineer J. r. Ross
and wrecking the machinery and
building. G
The accident was caused by a brol-
en- belt. The immense fly wheel Of the
Corliss engine, fourteen 'eet in diam
eter and weighing ten tons. was re-
volving at it's usual rate Of times q
minute when, without warning, the
belt broke Released of its load the
huge wheel jumped forward with tree
r1erdous speed. AS Engineer Rosa
rushed to the controlling lever the
wheel burst, the flying pieces killing
him instantly. His body was badly
mangled.
Ross had been on duty but fifteen
minutes when the accident happened.
He leaves wife and three children.
Fireman Henry Myers and John
Prebble, and an old man. who was
sitting on a step near the machine
reading a paper, had narrow escapes.
BUT were uniniured.
Factories We're closed yesterday aft
ernoon on account of lack OF power.
but with one small engine unchanged
the plant can furnish partial light and
power until new machinery can be in-
stalled.
The total money damage is $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21

live, not on paper, but in the minds of
the people. l have the deepest re-
spect and honor for the men who risk
ed their lives for people to govern
themselves.
SAINT Kirkpatrick Talks.
Captain Sanford Kirkpatrick, of the
I'd Iowa regiment then addressed the
audience. The speaker mixed humor
with pathos, saying that the saddest
part of his visit was when he heard
the list of the departed read. Mr..
Kirkpatrick took his hearers back
over some of the incidents Of the war,
and dwelt upon those who had given
up all for their country's cause. eve
are falling out of life almost every
hour" said he. Tomorrow we know
not Of. The taps will not only tap
out the light, but will tap out life
An eloquent address was given by
Commander w. A. Work of Ottumwa
post. 81 am glad to talk to such an
audience as this" he began. eve are
coming to a time N our lives when
we are locking backward instead of
forward All that we own today has
been done by hard work. When you
want to give man a name, you ask
what his work has been. Lincoln
was for the laboring man and the
rights he should have Mr.. Work
spoke of the great sacrifices that were
made by the men and women in the
time of the war. and many white
head was bowed and many an eye dim
with tears as the speaker brought
home to his hearers the heart aches
of the war.
Following Mr.. Work, T. R. Buckley
addressed the assemblage. In his own
inimitable way, Mr. Buckley gave a
brief address. touching upon the sig
nificance of the day and of those BIZ:
ter days that have passed. Benedic
ton was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. ELL
after which the drum corps sounded
the taps.
Selection OF Officers.
Immediately at the conclusion u
the addresses business meeting was
held, and officers for the coming veal
We're chosen. With the exception =
Captain S. H. Harper being elected
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
eUILFoRD CROKER DEAD.
Invalid Son of the Late Frank 3.
Croker Passes Away at
MINNEAPOLIS

Charlton, Aug. 19.-(Special. The
many friends here will learn with
sorrow of the death Of Guilford Crock
er, which occurred in Minneapolis,
MINI, on Tuesday morning at nine
O'Clock. He was the son of the late
Frank R. Croker. Since the tragic
death of the husband and father the
family has ,enn residing in Minneapo-
lis. Guilford Croker was born in this
city on January 81, 1885. While attend
ing the military academy at Culver,
Indiana, he sustained an injury about
five years ago by falling from hori.
zontal bar in the gymnasium and in
iuring his spine. For the past three
years he has suffered intensely. He is
survived by his mother, two brothers
and two sisters, who will have the
deep sympathy of the community in
their grief. Deceased was an excep-
tionally bright, energetic, clean yos.,s
man, and was highly regarded by all.
who knew him
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21

fore their gaze. People from out Of
the city could hardly realize that
town the size of -edrick was capable
Of turning out such grand affair.
Hedrick people were too modest to
express themselves, but visitors from
Ottumwa, Burlington and many sur
rounding cities, did not keep
their opinions to themselves,
for they were loud in their
praise of the ingenuity and enterprise
shown by the citizens of Hedrick. Tho
parade was fully mile in length.
The streets were crowded and the
general opinion was that the demon
stration exceeded the expectations OF
every one.
Prominent Speakers Heard.
The address of welcome was made
at 10 o'clock this morning by Hon.
John Morrison Of Hedrick. He ex.
tended with the greatest cordially,
hearty welcome to the visitors and old
residents Of the city who had come
back to see the little city which had
been their home at one time, and in
a literal manner gave them the keys
of the city, giving with them the en-
tire freedom of everything within its
limits.
SAINT Kirkpatrick of North Carolina
acting as chairman, introduced Hon.
N. E. Kendall, congressman Of the
Sixth Iowa district and Hon. Hubert
Utterback Of Des Moines, both OF
whom delightfully."- entertained the
audience with eloquent speeches.
Then came the enormous barbecue
at 1880 o'clock. 1t consisted of five
roasted oxen delightfully."- served to
those present. Never has more brill
liant affair been held in Hedrick.
Nothing was lacking that would add to
the joy and pleasure of the day, and
the glad smile observed upon the
features Of all when they had COM
pleted the feast spoke more eloquent
| ly than words could possibly express.
The baseball game between the east
side and the west side business men,
and horse racing, tug of war and many
other amusements and contests are
in order this afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
Old SOLDIERS have GREAT time
At ANNUAL REUNION IN AGENCY
MILITARY DISCIPLINE is ENFORCED MAHoN
VETERANS ENTER INTO SPIRIT
WITH ABANDON OF YOUNGER MEN.

Strictly military discipline, a hint
Of the days when they fought for the
preservation of the union, featured
the second annual reunion Of the Wa
pello County Old Settlers association
yesterday at Agency. A military
guard tent was erected near the
speakers platform and "Old Glory"
proudly waved from the mast Master
Of Ceremonies Major Samuel Mahon
called upon a number of his comrades
to act as guard, and with rifles
shouldered, they paraded up and down,
carrying one back to the days of 1861
1866. The action had it's effect upon
the immense throng and good order
was maintained throughout the day.
At the noon hour, the grove presented
an animated scene, here and there be-
ing groups of the honored veterans
seated around bounteous lunches talk
ing of the war and refreshing their
memories on the tragic events
through which they valiantly passed.
During the business session, which
concluded the exercises of the day,
It was the sense of the veterans 10
hold the next annual reunion and pic
mic in Ottumwa, the arrangements be-
ing left to the executive committee.
Capt S. H. Harper was chosen presi-
dent to succeed Major Mahon. The
other officers were reelected.
Morning Session Brief.
The morning session opened at
1880 o'clock with the call to order
by the president, Major Samuel Ma
hon. Music by the drum corps fol-
lowed, after which Rev. ]. B. Hill Of
Agency invoked the divine blessing.
More music followed, and then re
cess was taken for dinner.
The address of welcome by Com
mander George Nye ofaAgency opened
the afternoon program. The well
known veteran of the picnic city gave
sincere word of welcome to the
venerable guests and it was responded
10 with sincerity by Major Mahon.
I am going to make this real old
time camp fire." said the major, .and
YOU are now under military discipline.
purpose to make this reunion COM
portable as well as well remembered
meeting. We appreciate deeply the
welcome of Commander Nye and are
al Sad to be here
iyde G. Sparks of Ottumwa. was
tb first to address the old soldiers
"-l In a few we'll chosen words he
spoke upon "The Greatness of ON
Country eve do not realize, said
be- chow much good the civil wal
has meant TO the country. The mer
aho fought in order that this country
IF ours might have liberty, made i
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-08-21
THREsHER FIRES STACK.

Brighton, Aug. 19.-While theshing
on the J. Saunders farm southeast Of
town, the engine set Ire TO one of the
grain stacks. Mr.. Saunders son, Ira,
who was on the stack, became over.
i ated in trying to extinguish the
flames. He became delirious and had
to be taken from the stack and soon
went into commissions. A doctor was
summoned Immediately and remained
with him all night. He is reported as
resting easy, though still in a critical
condition.
With water at hand the fire could
easily have been controlled, but the
tank having just gone after water
there was nothing with which to fight
it. Neighbors worked there all night
and it was still smoldering the next
day.