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Arizona republican., 1909-06-03
OUTLINE OF WORK
OF RECLAMATION
What Has Been Accomplished and
What Is to Be Done.

Spokane, Wash. May 31.-(Speclal
correspondence of The Republican,
Regarding the Importance of the work
of the National Irrigation Congress.
which will haze it's seventeenth session
in Spokane. August 9-14. r. Insinger,
chairman of the board of control, says:
1.-The national reclamation act was
passed in 1902 At that time there
were in the governments name in the
sixteen states affected 600,000,000 of
arid land, OF which it was estimated
possible to reclaim sufficient to sup
port 50.000.0OO people. BY 1911 the
reclamation service will have reclaim
ed nearly 100000 acres. at an esti-
mated cost of S70,000.000. There are
10000 900 acres of arid land suscept-
ible to reclamation by irrigation. The
construction cost of the reclamation
works is returned to the government
from the sale of land. the proceeds to
be again used in furthering irrigation
development. Irrigation is making a
garden spot and an empire of the
Great American Desert and the work
of the irrigation congress is yet in
its infancy"
George E. Barstow of Texas is presi-
dent of the congress: b. A. Fowler of
Phoenix. Ariz.. secretary; r. Insinger
of Spokane. chairman of the board of
control. and Arthur Hooker. of Spo-
kane secretary of the board of con-
troll
Arizona republican., 1909-06-03

other was studying a manual of sur
veying and a third was absorbed in
Chicken Raising Made Profitable"
Late in the afternoon the janitor who
had worked down from the upper
floors, requested the men to move out
temporarily while he swept out the
debris. The men looked at each other
and then at the ianitor. Nobody NOV
ed The janitor insisted He appealed
to fat gentleman who barred the way
to the end of the hall.
"Youse will have to move. boss
said the man with the broom.
do you suppose" replied the fat
man, that / am going to give up my
chances for a comfortable fortune in
my old age just so YOU can manicure
the hallway? Think again. think
again."
The janitor argued and the fat man,
supported by the whole line, argued.
III get the sheriff" said the janitor
at last GO and get him." cried the
derisive land seekers.
While the janitor went out for the
sheriff an association was quickly
formed and legal advice solicited. Ar
rangements were made in a few sec
onds to get out an injunction against
the sheriff When Sheriff Hayden ar
rived the home-seekers were all ready
to serve him with the injunction. but it
was unnecessary.
The sheriff looked at the fast accum-
ulating dirt and decided that it would
do little good to sweep the place any
way as the pig-pen effect would be
quickly repeated. The land grabbers
sank back in their chairs with signs
Of relief as the sheriff went away.
There will be at least three com
binations Of capital and interests which
will apply today for the lands beyond
the Aqua Fria. Twenty-Five of the
men in line yesterday represented a
pool of Phoenix business men who will
take out u sections and develop water
on them Another pool consisted of
ten men. most of them residents of
Phoenix and a third. the representa-
tives Of which had not appeared last
night to take their places in line, con-
sists of the Prescott men who were
here last week looking over the land.
The others appeared to be in for them
selves
The largest combination consist Of j.
c. Adams, P A Tharaldson. Sam
Easterling. +. A. Leard, A. L. Moore.
Frank Avis. Gus Noll, John Kolberg,
DR. Louis Dysart, George Driscoll, NJ
L. Vieux. w. s. Goldsworthy. DR.. r.
W. Craig, T. w Chamberlain. A. II.
Mcclellan, w. L. Kelly, Fen Hildreth
and VIII Hart.
1t is generally supposed that each
of these men will take out half sec
ton and then combine to irrigate the
land by digging wells to be operated
either by crude oil or by power from
Roosevelt.
Another pool of ten men appeared to
be under the direction of Louis Melc-
ger. All of the men we're crazy
about their intentions in regard to the
land That some of them had their
pockets full of scrip goes without say
ing, but none of those in line cared to
tell just where he was going to To-
cate or how he would develop water.
The first five men in line in their
order are Silas St. John, Warwick
Scott. J. H. Leibold. John McCrea and
G. w. Virgins Whether they repre-
sent themselves or combinations was
not learned. Others who were in for
themselves are Alex Spear. David Kyle,
George w. Jones. A. y. Pegge. ]. ).
Tomosko and NJ. B. Showalter.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-03
OVER THE FENCE
Neighbor Says Something.

The front yard fence is a famous
council place on pleasant days. May
be to chat with some one along the
street, or for friendly gossip with next
door neighbor. Sometimes it is only
small talk but other times neighbor
has something really good to offer.
An old resident of Baird, Texas. got
some mighty good advice this way
once.
He says:
Drinking coffee left me nearly dead
with dyspepsia, kidney disease and
bowel trouble, with constant pains in
my stomach. back and side. and so
weak l could scarcely walk.
"One day l was chatting with one
of my neighhors about my trouble and
told her 1 believed coffee hurt me.
Neighbor said she knew lots of peo
pie to whom coffee was poison and
she pleaded with me to quit it and
give Postum a trial. l did not take
her advice right away but tried a
change of climate which did not do
me any good. Then l dropped coffee
and took up Postum.
MY Improvement began Immediate
ly and l got better every day l used
Postum.
MY bowels became regular and in
two weeks all my pains were gone.
Now | am well and strong and can
eat anything l want to without dis
tress. All of this is due to my ha-
ing quit coffee, and to the use of
Postum regularly.
My son who was troubled with in
digestion thought that if Postum help
ed me so, it might help him. 1t did,
too. and he is now well and strong
again.
we like Postum as well as we
ever liked the coffee and use it alto
gether in my family in place of cof-
fee and all keep we'll" There's a
Reason" Read THE Road to Well
vile in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-03
SOUTH DAKOTA FLOODS
Demoralized Train Service of the
Chicago and Northwestern

Rapid City, S. D., June 2.-As a
result of recent heavy rains, Taylor's
dam on Box Elder creek near here,
went out tonight precipitating a de-
luge upon lowlands and threatening
the tracks of the Chicago and North
western railway. Much damage has
already resulted.
A work train was quickly sent from
Rapid City in the hope of preventing
further washouts. Train service over
the Rapid City-Deadwood branch of
the Chicago and Northwestern is still
demoralized. The Banks water pow
er canal for Rapid City concerns went
out north of town today and the
roads were flooded. The water sup
ply of local manufacturing concerns
is cut off
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
THREE KINDS OF PEOPLE

A wise old literary owl once said there were three kinds of people in the world:
 People who think and talk about things.
 People who think and talk about people.
 People who never think and merely make noises with their mouths.
 Men and women who talk about things have been recognized as the high. est order of people in all ages. To know about things requires thoughtful study Great accomplishments come from think. ing and talking about things.
 To know about people requires very little effort, the village gossip is the king of the tribe of people thinkers And monkeys do no thinking at all, but they can make more noiss with theii mouths than can even an minimizing man.
 When we hear man or woman talk ing exclusively about people, we can without much danger of contradiction set them down as shallow thinkers, and by tha same token, we will recognize the man or woman of parts by his o, her conversation, which will concerr things.
 The lesson the literary owl teaches us is to be able to overlook or quickly forget the actions and habits of mert people, all weak and erring like our selves, and turn our thoughts to tho great problems of the world that ars still unsolved- Give your boy book by which ht may open the doors of truth and under standing. Tell your daughter to thinl for herself, to wonder at the marveli of nature, and disregard the talk of tn, trivial minded. Can you give them bet ter advice?
 The encyclopedia is a better and nor, interesting book than the tens of thor sands of tons of reading matter that i written and printed about people ever! year.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
PENNY LUNCHES AT SCHOOL
Scores of Los Angeles Children Enjoy
 Good Meal Daily

From the Los Angeles Herald.
 Pathetic to watch, but inexpressibly delightful to participate in, the penny luncheon has come to be an important factor in the daily routine of ths Ann street school, and which, 1t is hoped, has come to stay.
 Armed with contributions from mer. chants and private citizens, the local civic association has taken up this good work, which was begun in the east, of serving penny lunches to little children who come to school either without any breakfast or with not enough to nourish them properly. The association is start ing with the Ann street school, where the pupils are of Mexican or foreign parentage, and where the need of this work Is most sorely felt.
 One of the schoolrooms makes an ad- mirable dining room, and four long oil cloth covered tables are placed with benches down each side.
 Promptly at 11:45 &. n. everything is in readiness for the eager rush of hungry children, who can hardly wait for the hour to arrive. The big white bowls with blue rims are filled with thick, delicious soup, and there are two big cold buns at each place, with the necessary spoons, and usually soma kind of fruit, which, all together, makes a meal fit for king.
 Children who cannot bring even the one penny required are furnished with tickets, and lessons in unselfishness and generosity are taught by these little children. When, perchance, a midget has forgotten or lost his or her ticket some other child near by pays, that the treat may not be missed.
 The work, though started but a shpr, time ago, is already showing remarkable results; half starved bodies are respond, ing to tha kind treatment and the aver age of work in the school is improving proportionately.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
IN THE STANDARD CRUCIBLE.

Not long ago it was publicly showI, that the Standard Oil had under hire the senior senator from it's home state Ohio. Foraker was retired and Theo. dore E. Burton, from Rockefeller 's home city, Cleveland, was elected.
 Burton will now be tested.
 Re is comparatively young man but has had considerable experience and rendered faithful service as member of the rivers and harbors and other important committees of the lowe, house.
 The most powerful friends of ths Standard are located in Cleveland and 1t goes without saying that tremendou. social, financial and political intiuenct will be brought to bear upon Ohio young senator to make him stand ard man in the senate.
 Another honorable, promising, pop ular statesman is to be tested in tho Rockefeller crucible and the matter will have prominence in the thought of the whole people.
 Nothing more deserves prominence than the placing on trial of man likt Burton for his honor. patriotism ant loyalty,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
Harold Dudley Greeley, and Mrs. Rheta

Harold Dudley Greeley, and Mrs. Rheta Childe Dorr, president and vice-presi- dent, respectively, of the Cooperative Equal Suffrage League, a society re- gently formed here for the purpose of raising funds for the cause.
 Mrs. Greeley and Mrs. Dorr had for sale only beautiful blue stamp, which they had designed themselves. In the center of it were the scales of justice in equilibrium and at the top the his toric slogan "Votes for women." Be low was the quotation which the suffra- gists call the historic principle of dem ocracy, Taxation without representa- | tion is tyranny The border was formed of the names of Idaho, wyom- ing, Utah and Colorado, the four states which have conferred full suffrage upon women. Each corner bore five pointed star.
 President Taft said he would buy 1t and asked the price.
 "Oh," said Mrs. Greeley, "they Ire penny apiece, but we wouldn't have you pay it for the world. We want to give you this. It's the first one that has gene out of our hands.''
 Your stamp is intended to make money for woman suffrage,'' replied the president, smiling, "and it would be bad idea to give away the first one. He dived down into his pocket and brought forth a cent,s which he gave to Mrs. Greeley.
 Mrs. Greeley had another request Would it be too much to ask you tc put this stamp on letter--a lettel to Africa?' she asked.
 TT will put it on letter to Mrs Taft" said the president as he bowed the sales-women out
 The second stamp was presented tc Senator La Toilette and Justice Brewe, got the third enc.
 The suffrage stamp will be put or sale at once in every state.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
Morning Smiles

The Mombasa Liar had Roosevelt in danger from wild mullahs, although they stay 1000 miles from where Teddy will hunt. Besides, they viii rapidly in- crease that distance.
 Mark Twain sings the praise
 Of his farm and a half,
 But all he's apt to raise,
 At farming's a laugh.
 A word from Josh Wise: "Pity, if you will, the cliff dwellers, but they es- capped the privations of housekeeping.
 Cable Note-King Menelik of Abys- synia, who died recently, is sick again.
 HThe Americans are the most un- happy people because they are the most prosperous, freest, and most highly educated.'' That's quoting enough to let you know another Chicago professor has had his say.
 q $ .
 Animal skins were used for money quite freely in American colonial days. They are yet by the Hudson Bay com pany in some parts of Canada.
 An old man in Massachusetts who ad- vertissd for wife got 72 answers in two days, which goes to show that the girls down there are not as difhdent as determioed.
 Uncle Sam's irrigation ditch diggers have spent close to $50,000, GOO in seven years. It won't cost the taxpayers a cent in the long run, though, as the land sales will cover everything. So eating meat makes you quarrel some7 The steady advance in packing house products forecasts an early uni versal peace.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
HITcHcocKs IN ALABAMA
An Early Period of the State's History
 Recalled.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Ethan Allen Hitchcock, business man, diplomat, and cabinet officer, was born in Alabama. His name recalls the ear Hest period of Alabama history, and it recalls, too, one of the finest and most prosperous eras in the life of the state. Henry Hitchcock, the father of the dead statesman, was the attorney gen. eral of the state during the administra- tion of Governor Israel Pickens.
 The elder Hitchcock was a learned and polished man, at time when there vera not too many of that sort in the newly created state. It was in pioneer days, the earliest of them, and learning and education had made but small head way in the young state. This full law yer with an extensive library for his time, naturally rose to distinction. He became attorney general of the state between 1921 and 1925 when Israel Pickens was governor, and when the capital of Alabama was Cahaba, the old town, now dead past resurrection. When  Lafayette visited Cahaba, on his tour of Alabama, Judge Hitchcock delivered an address of welcome at Cahaba.
 Tho Pickens administration was one of the most useful and fruitful in the life of the state. It has been said of Pickens that he was great construc- tive governor. In Hitchcock he found an able lieutenant. The student of his tory finds in the bare records of Ala bama the results of the able, strong and progressive policy of the Pickens administration. It was prosperous time for Alabama, and what was done worked well for the state's future. The elder Hitchcock moved to Mo bile, and there the younger Hitchcock was born. He went to St. Louis and made large fortune as manufacturer Then he went into public life and served with honor for himself and fol his country.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
sMk UNCLE WALT W|
 A. from Emponia I, IEY WHERE THE suNFLowER GROWS
from Enpo,Ha
WHERE THE suNFLowER GROWS

APRIL NAprIs 0hins are almost human; she IS like acoman; and yoa don't knoW a0here you ind her haT minute ddvdnce; she saOeet ds h0ney aud her smiles are bright and samy but sheW be raising thunder like salor at dance .No,u you her gently crying, weeping so0ers and softly sighng like orn aud lonely maidem watg for her latest mash then again she cauorting madder than hen, and snorting, and sheH gUe for her idiotc dash For time she OU you, jolly you along and bless you and hen yoa at eraptured she 0 up aud boz your ears Oh she is stunning maiden a0th her Uhms aud tantrus ldden Wh her smiles aud froaOms aud spaSm aud her promises and tears!
 WALT MASON Copyright, 1sO9 by George Matthew Adams.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24

A Pennsylvania man, after trying in vain to break up certain regular noe turnal serenades from an ovsrfriendly Thomas cat by pelting him with objects of various kinds, rigged up an electrical apparatus along the back fence with which he succeeded in demolishing the fence, nearby barn, and wood shed. Presumably, however, the cat came back.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
FOR BETTER FIRE EQUIPMENT

FOR BETTER FIRE EQUIPMENT
 There is more or less dissatisfaction among members of the Globe volunteer fire department, and unless they are pro vided with better equipment and given more liberal consideration, we are going to wake up some of thess fine mornings and find the city without an organized fire department, About all the equip age that is afforded the fire fighters at present Is two or three antiquated hose carts--a style discarded by all cities of any pretensions whatever, years ago. The Silver Belt spsaks advisedly when 1t states that the fire department of Globe is given more shabby treatment than any fire department in city of this size in the United States and Its equipage not as good as that of the volunteers in the small towns of the Gila valley.
 It is time the city was arousing itself to the necessities in this line. An or ganized fire department is a necessity. That is fact none will deny. But if one is to be maintained here it must be provided with suitable apparatus and treated in less n;ggardly fashion. The department Is entitled to new hose wagon. They are asking for 1t; and city council should early take the mat ter up of buying combination hose and chemical wagon There are many places that cannot be reached now from fire hydrants. Tn numerous instances where fire originates in these isolated spots it could easily be checked with chemical apparatus with little loss to the owner and without much effort on the part of the fire boys. A hose wagon of this character should be pur- chased.
 A team will be necessary, and, nat urally, driver.
 Now, if the city council will provide the hose wagon, employ driver and pay for the keep of the horses, the Sil- yer Belt is authorized to state that the volunteers will look after the matter of procuring team at no expense whatever to the city government. By series of balls and other entertain ments they will secure funds for this purpose. And they will so further than this on certain conditions. If the city will provide comfortable sleeping apart ments on the second floor of the fire station three or four men will be sup piled to sleep st the fire house, and with a regular driver this force will be abls to do very effective work while the balance of the company is reaching the scene of the fire.
 The Silver Belt considers this a very liberal offer on ths part of the boys who assume all the dangers without pay and often without thanks. Without an over ture of this kind it is the duty of the city government to provide just such equipment as has been mentioned. Most all other cities of this size have well equipped paid departments maintained by direct taxation. The boys are will ing to serve without compensation and their demands are reasonable and should be early granted. Globe has one of the best volunteer fire departments in the country and one of the poorest equipped. Let the city do little re- forming along this line. Gentlemen of the city council, provide the hose wag- on and the paid driver. The brave boys will do the rest.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
GOOD MORNING

Each sunset hath sunrise, each midnight hath morn; What day the April disth that day the May is born; The acorn in the darkness mounds so that the oak may rise, And by and by the creeping worms will all be butterflies. There's no life lacks lovetime, no year without spring. And ev'ry bird that builds nest well knows a song to sing.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
Cold Weather Fable.

Once smart hare met wise fox. "B-r-r-r," chattered the hare.
 "What's the trouble, my friendr queried the fox craftily.
 "Why. this weather is terrible. I am almost frozen"
 The wise fox winked up at the crow in the tree.
 "In that case, my friend" he chuc- kled, T think you will find it warmer inside than 1t is outside"
 Without further ceremony he swal- lowed the hare.
 Moral.--It is not always safe pol icy to complain about the weather.- Chicago News.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
THE CODE

Emily--Why are you waving your handkerchief zAngelina-Since papa has forbidden Tom the house we have arranged code of signals.
 Emily-What is-it!
 Angelina--Since papa has forbidden kerchief five times, that means Do you love mes' And when I wave fran tically in reply it means, "Yes, dar- ling"
 Emily-And how do you ask other questionss
 Apgelina--We don't. That's the whole code.--Harper's Weekly.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
Anything to obIioe Him.

HuytHiHg " Sph9S UiH'
 "Herbert," said the stern father, "I suppose you are going to marry that doll faced, wasp waisted, pink cheek ed, simpering, giggling, gum chewing. poverty stricken little Miss Wredlip."
 No, father" answered the dutifui son. If you prefer 1t I will marry that long, lean, freckle faced, sharp chinned, goggle eyed, solemn, austere, raucous voiced. vlnegary. suspicious, blue nosed, lantern jawed, prim, rich old Miss Allkoyne."
 You shantr' roared the indignant old gentleman. "You're not half good enough for her"
 Thus a soft answer may turn away hard fate.--Chicago Tribune.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
SOLD A STAMP TO TAFT
He Pays Cent for First One Got Out
 by the Suffragists.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 Despite ths stringent measures which are taken to keep canvassers out of the White House, two of them succeeded last Saturday afternoon, not only in effect.ng an entrance, but also in obtain ing an interview with President Taft, and making sale. They were Mrs.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
Necessity.

"Do you turn your salary over to your wifeT
 "Of course," answered Mir. Meekton. I'm obliged to. She is one of the most enthusiastic bridge players in the city. ."--Washingto Star.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
Professional Pride.

T should regret very much to hear that anybody has ever offered money for political influence
 Yes" answered MT. Graftwell, your hearing of it would indicate very crude work on somebody's part" Washington Star.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24

Tho tariff Is being revised up and re- vised down. If you do not believe it, read the stories of the newspaper cor respondents sent out from Washington.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24

"The duty of a legislature is to make laws" says the Boston Herald. It is just as important sometimes to unmake them
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24

The wireless telephone, it Is said, will ''insure greater secrecy" This seems unnecessary. It is difficult enough al ready to get at the secrets of tele- phone company.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24
A Good Reason.

"Nell is married after all, and she declared she wouldn't marry the best man living"
 "Of course she couldn't. The bride never does marry the best man. Baltimore American.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-24

King Edward is clergyman of Wales, and receives yearly salary of one pound. He earns 1t by not preach ing. too.