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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

The SoIvay has cancelled Its game
with the -. a G.. IN spite OF the fact
that the ancestors OF local basketball
had changed the date couple OF times
to suit the down-river contingent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

TIfcheT Hardin. the ITEtT MI ~ NHIU
IN have left home merely In the Inter
ests OF domestic harmony. He wants
to play ball and his wife comhats that
Meantime he is living
away from home
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

IL IL now admitted that the whitney,
Ryan and Widener interests are oaCh
has formally absorbed the Columbia
factory at Hartford. Conn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03
Sporting Notes

The NeIson-wOIgast hEht will be
held in the Alameda ball park, Feb. -
over $1,000 In entry money came
into the A. B. G. Golfers yesterday
dug Holiday, the Old-time Cincin-
natl QUITE der, is dying again.
II seems generally assured that the
i.betting bill Will pass the Domin- .
ION parliament Short meetings may be
possible, however
II f. now admItted that the whitney,
Ryan and Widener interests are BACK
81 the United states Motors. The hrm
has formally absorbed the columbia
factory at Hartford. Conn.
pitcher Hardin. the Tiger kit. IL said
IN have left home merely In the inter-
ests OF domestic harmony He wants
to play ball and his wife comhats that
determination Meantime he is living
away from home.
There T. n chance that the Aberdeen
club TO which a number or Jetrolters
are under reserve, Will nevertheless go
through with IL.
OIIvct college will send It's basket
ball team to the Detroit Y. NJ 9. n.
next Monday night
The AOANuN ms runCFilfn iNN
with the D. \. G.. In spite OF the tact
that the ancestors OF local basketball
had changed the date a couple OF times
TO suit the down-river contingent.
Lou BerIum is ready 20 send Jessie
r. down the boulevard for the money.
with Mamie Riley or any or the others.
Something doing now!
Burns nnd Lang will aEht again
Trtrra rT1rr al H. 4 a
the Australian champion out once or
twice but the latter's win over Fitz-
Fimons has made him card again.
-
rom McCune tells the Cleveland re-
por.ere he night have done better IN
his hgh. with Reddy but for the fact
thai he had been compelled 10 train
on free lunches.
Jerome kcouEh, OF Bunnio, has at
iaRt HucceCded In Wrestling tho cham
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

II seems generally assured that the
anti. betting bill Will pass the Domin-
ION parliament Short meetings may be
possible, however.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

The NeIson-WOIRast fight will be
held In the Alameda ball park, FEB. y.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

And we understand the official advo-
cate OF Windsor little flyer with the
thoroughoreds, Canada gets all the
benefits Of the proposition, while De
tIoit gets the drawbacks-a most COM
mendable Advancement.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

For a man who has gotten living
all his life out OF the boxing game,
John l.. Sullivan is making some very
tactless cracks these days. don't you
think?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03
HEART
HEART
Nth the
Il Sporting
q Editor.

The annual spring bargain sales
which are prevailing in baseball 10
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

We are indebted TO Ed Bang, OF
Cleveland, for calling attention to the
fact that Joe Birmingham played col
lege football for three years without
being hurt, only to enter on series
OF calamities in baseball, while the
only injury which the rugged frame OF
Jim Jeffries shows is the result. not OF
a fight but of a ball game. And still,
who wants TO abolish or reform the
game of baseball?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

In addition TO being quite a nifty
boxer. Johnny Kilbane, who gives an
exhibition of his skill at Windsor. Is
said to be very good to his poor, blind
sister.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

over Al 900 In entry money came
into the A. b. G.. Golfers yesterday
aDurr Holiday. the Old-time Cincin-
natl outfleIder, is dying again.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-03

Nothing reserved eX-
cept plain blue and
I black suits OUTFIT
the boy now and
save half.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
FIVE WERE ARRESTED
 Oh GAMBLING CHARGE

John A. Williams, proprietor of Williams pool hall, and four of Mesa's promising young men were arrested Friday on the charge of gambling. The on account of their families but they are very well known bOys-two of them playing on Mesa's ball team last spring.
 Marshal Peterson heard that there was a species of gambling going on at the pool hall and. going to the rear of the building. overheard and saw enough to justify him in arresting the quintet
 Yesterday morning they were tried before Justice Irwin and following are the details of the trial: The charge was gambling, as the men were play ing a pool game called eight ball. the object being to put the eight balls in the pocket. and the first one to do this was given 25 cents by each of the other participants. MT. Williams said he was not aware that this came un- der the head of gambling. but Justice Irwin said it was and the men pleaded guilty to the charge of gambling and were fined $5 apiece. with the eXcep- ton of Mir Williams, who was fined $25 for running a gambling game. They were given the privilege of a jail sentence, but they preferred to pay the fine, as it is most too hot weather to spend the days in the town boarding house
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
IMESA DEPARTMENT o"'
CHAS. z. JONES,
 Manager
MILITARY MANEUVERS
 ). C0. SHAM BATTLE

Thursday night the cracking of guns and the shouts of many voices led Mesaites to believe we were in the throes of an Indian war, but such was not the case. All the noise was made by about twenty-five boys of the N. G. A playing at war. Eearly in the evening the notes of the bugle sum moned the war boys to the armory, and almost immediately after their arrival there Captain J. B. Nelson formed them into squads and deployed them for skirmishing. Squad No. 1 took up position in the high school grounds. and after laying for some time in imaginary trenches were at tackled by squad No. 2. The battle waxed warm for about twenty min utes and the attacking party were ma neuvering for a favorable position, which they would have gained, when an inadvertent shot was fired and the plans of squad No ? were frustrated. A few more scattering volleys were fired and the war was declared over and both squads, joining ranks, marched back to the armory with honors even. Although these skir mishes are guaranteed to keep the whole community awake at night they are, nevertheless, popular af fairs and serve to drill our boys of the National Guard to the rigors of genu- inc warfare, even if it is hinted, qui- etly, of course, that some of the pres ent members would faint if called upon to shoot real bullets.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. Ida Akley, whose illness has been noted for some time past. is re- ported to be convalescing nicely
 Mir. and Mrs. Kerran are Mesa wis itors this week as the guests of Mrs J. R. Blakeley, Mrs. Kerran's mother
 Virgil Allison recently purchased a fine herd of cattle near Phoenix and has brought them to Mesa
 J. F. Blakeley is in Corona, Cal, on business trip.
 N. C. Soper of the Western Whole sale Drug company is in Mesa on busi- ness for his firm.
 J. w. Hagerland was a Tempe wis itor yesterday in the interest of the South Side Gas company.
 Five more cars of cantaloupes were shipped today to the II. Woods com pany of Chicago.
 c. B. Cotton vas a capital city wis itor yesterday, accompanied by w. C. Grace and w. s. Lewis
 The new MahOney building will soon be ready for occupancy and has as sumed the proportions of an up-to- date business house.
 George Crosby is in Mesa for a brief visit with his brother, John Crosby Mir. Crosby is lawyer of some note
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17

 IF SEVEN Will Meet Next Tuesday of
 Afternoon MR. HILLS LETTER RECEIVED Committee Will Meet to Consider It and to For mulate a Report Which Will Be Submitted to the Canal Company
MR. HILLS LETTER RECEIVED

As might be expected under the cir cumstances, the principal topic of con- versatiOn on the street yesterday was L. C. Hilrs letter to the committee of seven in reply to a series of questions the committee some time ago pro- pounded. The letter was given publi- city in The Republican yesterday morning even before it was received here, though the original was received by Walter Wilbur, a member of the committee, at o'clock yesterday morning.
 It is entirely impossible to say at this time what result this letter may have on the water situation here. There are of course two sides to this as to every other question. One side contends that the proposition present. ed by the government is an acceptable one. while the other side is of the opinion that the charge of $l.SO for the delivery of the natural flow water is entirely too high No one can say as yet how the matter will turn out.
 In the absence of C. NJ Mullen, chairman of the committee, meeting has been called for next Tuesday after noon at 2 o'clock at the office of At torney WoOlf Possibly at ;hat time another chairman will be selected Whether this is done or not, however. the committee will formulate q report which will be submitted to the share holders at a meeting of the company which will in all probability be held the latter part of this week.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
NOT EXPECTED T OLIVE.

Word has been received by Mrs. Carruthers of the Mesa Hotel that C. J. Dupre is very i'll at his home in Milwaukee
 Last March. MT. Dupre. who was in the last stages of tuberculosis. came out to Mesa for his health and enter tained high hopes of his recovery and he bought a tent and went olrt on Dan Kleinman's and tried roughing it for three months.
 Finding that he did not improve. he came into town and went to the Mesa hotel and stayed there until a letter from his wife requested him to come home. Seeing that he was doomed, the sufferer made the plea of business his excuse and two weeks ago left for his home in Milwauk ae Many there were who doubted his eyer reaching his destination alive, but he evidently did so, as the following let ter implies:
 Mrs. Carruthers: My poor husband arrived home safely, but is on the verge of collapse. His mind seems to be gone and we dare not speak to him. as it irritates and worries him. We do not think he can live much longer" Here followed few personal notes to Mrs. Carruthers. and then: "I wish to thank the Mesa people for tire kind ness shown him while there and assure Mrs. c. J. Dupre."
 everyone that I greatly appreciate it.
 Mir. Dupre left many friends behind who will be extremely sorry to hear this news.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
FIGHT
 IN THE RIVER BOTTOM
A Strange Mexican Relieved of His
 Cash and Other Valuables.

The time of the local justice court was pretty much occupied yesterday in threshing out the details of an epi- sode that occurred in the river some time after midnight yesterday morn ing. So far as could be gathered from the testimony offered, a strange Mex ican arrived in Tempe the evening be- fore expecting to take the train to Kel- win yesterday morning. He made a few acquaintances during the evening and these acquaintances discovered that he had a little money about him. They forthwith proceeded to tank him and themselves up on booze and about midnight landed in the riverbed. where free for-all fight appears to have oc- cured. There were an even half dozen so far as can be learned, who were con- cerned in the affair. The strange Mexican came out short about Sl5. his pocket knife and a few other odds and ends
 One member of the aggregation the next morning squealed on the others and six arrests followed Of this num- Der. two were white and for the sake of the parents of one will be known as John Does. It developed that these two were not implicated in the rob bery of the Mexican, but they were found guilty of being drunk and dis turbing the peace and were fined nom- inal sums. Of the remaining four. two pleaded not guilty and their trials have been set for tomorrow. One of the two pleaded guilty and one was found guilty. Ten dollars each pr twenty days in jail.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Fire Chief Bracket called a meet ing of the Mesa fire department on Thursday night and an enthusiastic talk was the result. The chemical engine was demonstrated for the ben eft of the members unfamiliar with its workings, and before adjourning the following officers were appointed and elected. Company 1-Captain. w. N. Stevenson; lieutenant Mark New ell. Hose company 2-Captain, John Riggs; lieutenant, William Stodhard Chemical engine-Captain, Claude Cannon; lieutenant, George l.. Ali son. It is thought by constant slrill- ing the boys will attract the attention of the insurance companies and cause further reduction in fire insurance rates.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
A SHORTAGE
 IF POTATOES A Consequent Advance In
 Price of Vegetable HINT ID VALLEY FARMERS It Having Been Shown That Potatoes Can Be Easily Grown Here, It Is Plain That There Will Be a Market
HINT 10 VALLEY FARMERS
I.f fl '

It seems there are not enough po- tatoes on the wholesale market to sup ply the demand this year and word was received by the l.. B. Johnson company of Mesa from the firm that has been supplying them, to the ef- feet that orders for carload lots must be in at least two weeks before actual shipment is necessary. The potato famine is hard to explain and much talk regarding the matter is taking place, as the price of the vegetable has advanced a cent a pound.
 The fact has been demonstrated that potatoes can be grown with ease in the domains of the Salt River Valley and the mystery of the matter is that so few farmers have any of their land in that staple article of food. Huge, mealy potatoes have been grown in and around Mesa and the men who raised them did not go to any extra satisfied with their crops, too, for they sold the 'spuds" as fast as they could dig 'em up.
 Many of the farmers of Mesa are now seriously considering the advis- ability of putting in a crop of pota- toes next year, and if all present plans are carried out. Mesa will add to her already long list of exports the very important feature of shipping pota- toes.
 There are hundreds of acres of idle land in the valley near Mesa and if these lands were planted in potatoes there would be no talk of a spud fam inc in Mesa or vicinity, and it is con sidered by all high time that Mesa was adding a potato harvest to her numerous other money getting indus tries.
 The advices from Los Angeles also stated that an almost equal stringency vas felt in the onion crop. and almost every Mesaite knows that onions are an easy thing to raise in the Salt River Valley, especially in that part of it that surrounds Mesa. and for a long time past the Mesa farmers have harvested a fairly good onion crop although it has not been considered one of the" crops.
 If the farmers of the Salt River Val ley would put in an ordinary crop of potatoes they would be able to sup ply the demands of the California markets with ease whenever short age was felt, and the same applies to onions.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN CRAZY

Yesterday C. F. Hemperley drove in from his desert claim and says a man stopped at his house two mornings ago and asked for a five-cent break fast. MT Hemperley says he fed the man and as he was about to leave the stranger tossed MT. Hemperley few grains of barley and gave him an emp ty beer bottle for luck" he said, and continued on his way. He thinks the man was demented. and so does Mar shal Peterson upon hearing the story. but when he phoned to the asylum at Phoenix to see if any of the inmates at that place had escaped, he was told that nothing was known of the mat ter and that all the patients were there. After leaving MT Hemperley's. the man went south and disappeared on the desert. He was carrying a pack of about two dozen beer bottles
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
BUYS PROPERTY.

c. w. Alexander yesterday purchased from w. T. Hughes of Kenton. Okla. five acres of land adjoining the Calla- dale poultry farm on the west. It is MT. Alexander's intention to soon ex- tend the farm to cover his newly pur- chased land. Though the property has no improvements other than a fence and some alfalfa, the purchase price of s20O per acre is regarded as a cheap one. The rapid advance of property is here again well illustrated. In a few years time Mir Hughes realized about 75 per cent on his original in- vestment. The deal was negotiated through the A. Nielsen & Co, agency
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
HE MUST LIVE UP
 TO HIS CONTRACT
MT. Chandler Must Engage a More Capable Man to Run the
 Town Pump.

The meeting yesterday of the city council, the city attorney, the marshal and H. l.. Chandler for a further dis cussion of the town pumping plant op- eratiOn. was held at the council cham bers in the forenoon and was product i've of results. The matter was finally adjusted to the evident satisfaction of all.
 It was at first thaught that the ex- isting contract between the town and the Tempe Light & Power company, which MT. Chandler represents, could be so modified that the town could take full charge of the pumping plant, sup plying the man to run it, deducting from the pumping bill each month about what MT. Chandler pays the bumper. This was not done It was decided that MT. Chandler should be held to the contract, which is to the effect that he shall supply a man suf- ficinetly capable to keep the plant in repair and up to it's best efficiency, natural wear and tear excepted. It is claimed that during the past three months this has not been done. It is understood that MT. Chandler agreed to replace the present man in charge with a higher priced one. one more competent.
 F. E. Fuller was present at the meet ing by request and stated that in re- gard to the unsatisfactory conduct of the smaller pump, he would take the matter up with the makers. the Byron Jackson company. He anticipates that the company will send a man here at once to put the pump in good running order. MT. Fuller's connection with the matter lies in the fact that he was the engineer who installed the pump and it was ordered upon the specified tions submitted hv him
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
PRISON ASSISTANT
 4 VISITOR HERE
Took Tempe Data Palms With Him to
 Plant.

George U. Wilder, assistant super intendent of the territorial prison at Florence, was a visitor here between trains Friday afternoon. He still calls Yuma home and was en route there for a weeks visit with his family. He utilized the time spent here in making a trip to the date orchard south of town. MT Wilder is what might be termed a date enthusiast. He has a number of growing date palms at his Yuma home and is anxious to secure more. At the date orchard he got two fine young suckers and took them with him on his way home.
 He will be obliged to return to Flor ence by next Friday in order to be present at the execution of Francisco Marques. convicted of the murder of Hodges in Yuma some months ago. But for the action of the governor in granting an extension, Marques would have been hung some time back. It is hardly expected that any action will be taken this time, and according to MT. Wilder, all arrangements have been made for the execution next Fri day and it is expected that it will take place as planned
 The inmates of the prison now num- Der something over 400 and about a fourth of this number are engaged in work on the bridge across the Gila. The contractors are we'll satisfied with the work of the men and good progress is being made on the structure, though there has been a little delay on one or two occasions due to a lack of ma terial
 The Mexican who escaped from the prison gang last Monday is again serv- ing his sentence. Two days later he was caught by Papago Indians while trying to make his way across the des- ert to Casa Grande.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
WATER SHORTAGE YESTERDAY

Yesterday in some unaccountable manner the water in the canals about Mesa was cut 2,OOO inches and the shortage was felt severely by some of the ranchers, who were cut entirely out and many others complain that they did not get sufficient amount No explanation of the shortage has been forthcoming.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
HAD SLIGHT ACCIDENT.

Yesterday C. M. Brimhall was driv- ing herd of steers along the road when his horse became entangled in lot of bailing wire and during it's con tortions to free itself it threw him, and as that worthy gentleman landed on his hands and knees he seriously lamed his wrists and tore the cuticle off of about one yard of his legs
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
HERE FROM sACAToN.

J. B. Atkinson and w. II. Gilbert arrived yesterday morning from the Sacaton Indian reservation. The men drove all night, and as MT Gilbert Is doing some carpenter work for the government, he returned this morning
 Mir. Atkinson states that the pump ing project is progressing rapidly and everything is in the best of condition.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
WILL HAVE PART IN PLAY.

Every Mesaite knows what good Milo Shill does in the histrionic line. and they will be given further proof of his ability if they will come to the Mesa opera house next Friday night. when he will interpret a very difficult part in the Dramatic clubs local pro- duction, Lessons in Love" Mir. Shill will also have a part in the curtain raiser. If the Morning Glory Wins"
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
NEWS ODDS AND ENDS.

Miss Franz, who during the winter has been stopping at the Olive, left yesterday morning for Los Angeles
 Lafayette Myers and Vernon Clark of Phoenix were visitors here yester- day.
 Mrs. B. B. Moeur and children and Mrs. w. A. Moeur and children left last evening for Long Beach. where they will spend the rest of the sum mer
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
ENTERTAINED PLEASANTLY.

NIT. and Mrs. w. II. Best were the hosts of a delightful six o'clock din ner Friday night and the guests were MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Hawley. After the repast a pleasant evening was enjoyed by both guests and hosts.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
TEMPE DEPARTMEMT
F. ". GRiFFEx,
 Manager

Rev. Wilbur Fisk will this morning occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church in the absence of Rev. Creal' who will preach in Phoenix. In the evening there will be the usual union services on the public school grounds with a sermon by Rev. Creal.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
WILL co ON SUMMER VACATION

Miss Irene Helmer. chief operator for the Overland Telephone company will leave on the goth for a two weeks vacation. During her absence Miss lnez Earle will assume her duties and Miss Irene Noble will take Miss Earle's place
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
KILLED BIG SCORPION.

M. II. Griffen. who lives ten miles southwest of town. killed a scorpion SIX inches long. He brought it into town, had it put in alcohol and says he will keep it as a souvenir.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
RETURNED FROM MEXICO.

Mrs. r. F.. Fuller and little son have returned from old Mexico, where Mir Fuller is stationed. Mrs. Fuller comes Tor visit with friends and relatives
Arizona republican., 1910-07-17
TO THE CAPITAL YESTERDAY.

Dick Burton and Chi Peterson were capital city visitors yesterday and returned in an auto with the overland agent