Arizona republican., 1911-03-11
STOPOVER ALLOWED
At MAR|COPA jet.
Holders u Colonist Tickets Will be
Given StopoVer Privileges at
Various Points Along
Southern Pacific

An attractive folder ha. been issued
by L. W. Clapp. general passenger
agent OF the Arizona and Eastern.
which advertises the stopover privi-
leges accorded the holders OF thu col
onist tickets regularly sold every year
by the Southern Pacific, to points in
the West
1t is the intention Of the Southern
Pacific company to distribute these
folders on the trains which come
through Kansas city. and at various
points this side OF that place. SO that
those who have already begun their
western trip may learn of these con-
cesslons on route, and take advantage
of them. II they desire The stopOver
privileges VIII be advertised at the
ticket offices OF the company through
out the East. and there can be no
doubt that through these concessions a
great number Of tourists with Califor-
MIA as their estimation viii be in
duced to stop off and visit the salt
River Valley, the ella VALLEY. and 9TH
or sections which the folder recon-
mends as worth visiting
Particular emphasis is laid upon the
deSirabiity OF trip To- Phoenix within
the next few weeks. to take IN the eel
ebrdtion at Phoenix. March 18th and
18th. and TO attend the dedication OF
the Roosevelt dam when Mr. Roosevelt
viii be present. Concerning the Salt
River Valley. the folder says. The
government dam at Roosevelt has been
completed thereby insuring more than
enough water for irriGatins the entire
area OF 10000 acres as originally plan
ned. The carrying out of this immense
project has cost nearly $6.uVU.ODU, but
the expense is justified by the lasting
benefits TO be derived thereirom. The
Salt River Valley is recognized as The
Holland Of America. More than ~
per cent OF the ostriches in the United
States. are in the Salt River Valley.
Remember that this valley is within an
hours ride of MJricopa. Passengers
should take advantage Of this stop
over.
The ella Valley is also described, anu
the passengers urged To visit it. At
Alaricopa a stopovCT OF 10 days will be
allowed Tor the purpose of giving hold
ers OF COlonist tickets opportunity 10
run up To- the capital city FOR a brief
visit. and az other points along the
line. namely. DcminG and LordsburS in
New Mexico, and Bowie. Wilcox. Ben
son. Tucson and Yuma. IN Arizona.
five days viii be permitted. Ten days
viii also be allowed at Tucson provid-
ing the passenger purchases immedi-
f1-rf. ftIiYF4
IN Mexico south of NoE5les This Of
fer is made with special desire To aC-
,umodste th. wish of many tourists
10 Investigate, tine conditions along the
West Coast OF Mexico. and to 20 over
he new lines which cost the Southern
Pacific vast sums of money The
'ananea. Yaqui and Pacific, the name !
# the line which runs down the West |
.oast is one of the most beautiful scenic |
-ailroadS in the world. and il is be |
ievcd that many tourists will take dd- !
of this liberal offer.
However the great feature Of the |
is the ten day stopOvcr privi- |
eye at Maricupa which viii without !
loUbt bring many thousands Of visitors |
o Phoenix who might otherwise have |
ound it impracticablc to come To the |
salt River Valley. Tie concessions |
md privileges will mean great deal |
O the Valley.
The first page Of the little booklet !
which bears the title Of "Stopovers and |
;idetrips on Colonist Tickets in Ari |
.ona and New Mexico, bears the new /
of the Arizona and Eastern. |
which is very attrdctiVcly gotten up. /
With \ and T. combined within a cir
lc
Passengers desiring To take advan-
age Of the stopovor privileges will be /
cquired To leave their tickets in the /
lands of tho agent at Maricopa, or At
whatever point the stopover is made.
akinS a receipt for it. thus Obviating
ny possibility oc misunderstanding or
DSs of ticket.