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The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The Hon. c. NJ. Shannon, member of the Arizona council from Graham county, head of the syndicate which recently purchased the Tucson Citi- zen, and the big bull of the herd of Elks turned loose in the mountains at Bisbee Monday, was in the city, and returned home yesterday. He says that at Bisbee on. Monday and Tues day, when the new herd of Elks was branded, there was one of the hottest times ever experienced in Arizona. More than a hundred were branded, and the noise they made was in pro- portion to the number of them. Con- identially he informed the Liberal that the present arrangements of mat ters on the Tucson. Citizen were the most satisfactory he ever experienced or observed in any newspaper office The newly appointed business manager is Johnny Behan, who was sheriff of Cochise county whan bad men were numerous at Tombstone, and the facility he acquired. in those days in the use of the sixshooter is now being turned to good acconht in his present business. The far famed editor of the Arizona Kicker is not in it with the business manager of the Citizen. He never called on delinquent su bscriber and Tucson is full of them, but the delinquent pays up and then asks for the privilege of paying for long time in advance. Not a man has come into the office to inquire as to "who writ that piece" but he has gone away per. fectly satisfied regarding the identity and the responsibility of the writer. Mir. Shannon's locks would not be so grey to-day if he had only had MT. Behan for business manager when he was editor of the Sentinel, during the tough days of Silver City, Lords
 burg Liberal.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Cutting, of Troy mining camp, came in Monday even ing from Phoenix, where they went to meet Mir. aud Mrs. G. R. Woodin and Miss Lillian Cotton, who had just arr rived from their home in Boston. The party stopped over night at the Flor ence Hotel, and went on to Troy the following day. Mir. Woodin is the financial agent of the Troy Mining company, and while here honored the TRIBUNE office. with. a call. He is a pleasant gentleman to meet, and seemed well pleased with the property of his company and it's management, as he has reason to be.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

A party of U. S. engineers, in charge of H. G. Heisler. passed through Flor snee Tuesday, on their way to Tonto Basin by the way of Globe, where they will begin work of sounding for bed rock in the box canyon of Salt river. It is said the dam when built will create the largest artificial reservoir in the world, with the single exception of the great lake on the Nile in North Africa. The reservoir site covers over eighteen square miles, and will get the drainage from 5000 square miles. The reservoir will be 200 feet at it's great est depth, and will, according to ex- pert figures, hold enough water to keep under irrigation 3O0,0OO cultivated acres below it, besides enough to re- claim 200, 900 more acres of desert land. Besides its value in irrigation, the pro- motors of the great project expect to get enough electrical power to aid in the operation of mines at Globe, and i, in fact, all mines within a radius of fifty miles. The estimated cost is s2,50O,O00.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The final meeting of the 20th Gen.
 tury Club held at the parsonage
 Thursday evening was one of the most successful of the season. The. subject was Arizona, Past, Present and Future" with Miss Fannie Bsrtle- son as leader. A number of excellent addresses were delivered and papers read, and the season of 1900-l90l went out iu blaze of glory. The Club has furnished medium for most enjoyable and instructive weekly meetings dur ing the past winter, and after it's vacation for the summer will be re- newed on frmer ground than ever. Next Thursday evening there will be 8 business meeting at the residence of ". J. Rley, when officers of the club for the ensuing year will be elected. and plan of action for next winter talked over. Let all interested attend,
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The concert to be given this (Satur- day) evening at Keating's hall by the Olivas and Lorona Club will5prove a rare musical treat, as all mem bers of the club are genuine artists, although they are local amateurs. The programme will consist of nine numbers of vocal and instrumental music, after which there will be dapce for couple of hours. The fame of the Ol:vas orches- tra and the beautiful voices of Miss Marin Lorona and Mr. Santiago Lorona are of more than a local nature, and they should be generously patronize d by the music-loving public of Florence. Mir. Juan Soils will be director. He is finished musician and composer, be- ing member of the famous Mexican band that played ut the Chicago Worlds Fair. Admission, 25 cents ; reserved seats, 50 cents.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Regarding the outrage committed upon Mir. Beard in Globe last week, the Silver Belt says: The unseemly af- fair on Broad street last night, in which indignities were offered to a nonresident of the town by crowd of men, because his views on 8 public question did not coincide with theirs, is to be deplored as a serious reflection upon tue good name of Globe as law-abiding community, and an injury to the cause which the men espouse. This is generally supposed to be a free country, where every person is privir legged to hold whatever opinion be pleases on any subject or iss ue, so long as he does not interfere with the liber- ty of speech and lawful action of his fellow citizen. We hope that the or ganizatiou which the leaders of last nights crowd is supposed to represent will disavow their action.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
Excursion Rates.

On account of launching of battle ship Ohio, May 18th, the Southern Pacific railroad will sell frst-class tickets from Casa Grande to San Fran cisco and retuturn at rate of one fare for round trip. or $34.9O. President Mckinley will be at San Francisco from May 18th to 18th, 1901. Tickets on sale May Huh to 18th. Good to return May 22d.
 President Mckinley will arrive in Phoenix May 7th. We will sell round trip tickets to Maricopa and return, sale train g, May 6. return May Sth, one fare for round trip.
 J. MooREs, Agent.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The death of Wm. II. Benson, which occurred in Los Angeles last Saturday night, caused shock in Florence. where he had been leading spirit in
 business circles for many years. It was known for some time that his health
 was precautions, suffering as he was from Bright,s disease, but few con sidered his end 50 near. Mir. Benson gave up his extensive business, and left with his family ten days before his death for Los Angeles, where he at once entered the California Hospital. Everything that skill could do was done, but death came all too su dden. Mir. Benson was 45years old; he was born in Maine and had lived in Pinal county for more than twenty years, having been for years in the employ of the Silver King Mining company, and 8 resident of Florence for the past de- eade. He was man of sterling in- tegrity, paid his debts promptly and wanted what belonged to him. He leaves a wife, son and four daughters in comfortable circumstances. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire com munity goes out to the bereaved ones.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
The Holland susmarine Boat.

All of our readers are familiar with the Holland submarine boat, with which it is possible to go about com pletely under water. If the enemy have big warship lying in strongly fortified harbor, the boat can be sub merged and make it's way to the ship, place powerful explosive under it, and blow it to pieces without appear ing above water. While this boat secretly destroys ships of the enemy, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters likewise attacks and overcomes dangerous dis eases. A few doses will give relief in any stomach, liver or blood disorder. The Bitters not only cure the sick, but prevent the well from becoming sick. It should be taken by all who need a strengthening tonic.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
Tales About Arizona.

From the Los Angeles Mining Review.l
 Arizona has an area of 113,S70 square miles.
 Arizona in 1900 produced $27 ,0O0, 900 worth of copper.
 The Territory of Arizona was or ganized February "A, 1863.
 Arizonas assessed taxable property exceeds in value $35, ,O00,0 900.
 Arizona has population of over t22, 1000, and it is fast increasing.
 Arizona has over 24,O00, 900 acres of unsurveyed land.
 There are only three states and one territory having each Il greater area than Arizona. They are California, Montana, Texas and New Mexico.
 Arizona's production of copper, gold and silver in 1900 amounted to $4, ,000,- 900, nearly $400 for every man, woman and child in the Territory.
 From the year 1890 down to 1900 the lowest price of copper in the United States was cents a pound; that was in June, 1894. The highest price was in July, 1865, when it was worth 55 cents pound. From 1883 to 1900, inclusive, Arizona has produced l,007, ,l92,O50 pounds of copper, worth, taking the average price per pound during those eighteen years, sl42, ,000,000
 All copper authorities are agreed that Arizona will, in a few years, be the leader in the production of copper in the United States.
 Arizona has the largest unbroken pine forest in the United States, cover- ing an area of 5000 square miles.
 The United States government gave Mexico s10,OO0,OO0 for the southern portion of Arizona and New Mexico. Yet there were 'patriots" in those days who denounced the transaction, saying that it was money thrown away.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

MARRyED-At the home of the brides parents in Tempe, Ariz., April 20, 1901, by Rsv. Lewis Halsey, Andrew J. o'Conncr, of Nogales, and Miss Ida F. Woolf, of Tempe. The high contraet- ing parties are well-known school teachers, MT. O'Connor being principal of the Nogales schools, and Miss Woolf one of the most popular teachers in Phoenix. Both have many friends in Florence, who wish them all the joys of life.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
Notice for Publication.
homestead Entry No. s5ss.

Homestead Entry No. S56s.
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, l. BAND OFFICE AT TUCSON, ,Ariz., F Feb. 21, 1901.i NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
 fpllowing-named settler hasfled notice of his intention to make final proof in supp port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court, at Florence, Arizona, on Monday, April 22. 1901. yiz:: Harmon N. Lewis. of Florence, Arizona. for the S15 SN1z Sec. 3, TBS. R.9E., GAS, R.B. &M.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva. tion of said land, viz: Albert F. Barker Thomas c. Peyton. William H. Lonergau and William Wright, all of Florence, Ari. zona.
 MILTON R. MOORE, Register. First Publication February g, 1901.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

It is said Miss Emma Peyton has been offered q three years contract as teach CT in the Philippines, at a salary of $100 month, and contemplates accepting. Miss Peyton is a graduate Of our Ter ritorial Normal School, and one of Flor ence's most charming young ladies. She has host of friends here who will be sorry to see her leave.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Dr. Brockway was called to Kelvin Sunday by an accident to Mrs. Lola Emmett, who was reported severely burned in tent that had caught afire. The injuries were not serious. and when the Doctor left ais patient. was getting along nicely.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Colonel and Mrs. Robert Williams and Mrs. Robert Bowen left Wedn day for Mesa after week delightfully."- spent among their. many friends in Florence, where they were entertained ia number of homes.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Judge Y. M. Doan and his stenogra- pher, John F. Davenport. returned Wednesday from Solomonville, where the spring term of Court has just ad- iourned.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The Commissioners of the General Land Office has reversed the decision in the Uvada grade contest and award ed the same to the Oregon Short Line. The matter goes on appeal to the Secretary of the Interior.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
NOTIcE.

AL cattle in the triangle and All (conpected) brands, belonging to Mrs. J. H. Hopkins, will be gathered and sold by the undersigned. Parties are warned not to purchase such cattle un- less l am present, as no person except myself is authorized. to handle same.
 a62t WMs H. MCGEE.
 Florence, Ariz,, April 5, 1901.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The Florence public school will close it's years work Friday May 8. At 2p. m., Friday of next week the closing exercises in Mrs. Ella Clark'R, room will be given and the. public ara, cordi- ally invited to attend.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

John U. Simpson, in charge of the shoe department of Zeckendorf's Tue
 son store, arrived in Florence Thurs day. He was born here, and has a host of friends to give him welcome.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Sam Donnelly, leader of the Salva- tion Mining camp, in the Huachucas, died April IA, 1901, at Fairbank, Ariz. Next weeks TRIBUNE. will contain a sketch of the life snd work of that wonderful man.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mir. and Mrs. J. If. Durham returned Saturday from Phoenix, where they had an enjoyable time, and went to. their ranch Monday. Walter Bailey come over from Phoenix. with them, and is now on the roundup in the Superstitions.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Those participating in the entertain. ment to be given by the Village Im- provement Club on the Sth of May are requested to meet at the hall this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Harvey Elliot was knocked down by horse at Manuel Rsmirez's ranch, near Picacho, last Monday, and quite severely injured. However, he is up and around now.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Judge Street appointed Dwight B. Heard, Charles Goldman, w. D. Ful- wiler, J. T. Priest and J. G. Peterson water commissioners for Msricopa county.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

John R. Loosley, of San Francisco, whom not to know is to argue your self unknown, paid one of his period ical visits to Florence this week.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

One advantage the poor have over the rich is that when the poor get sick and go to physician it is only a case of stomach ache and they get cured for $2. 50, but when it is the rich it is appendicitis and they must undergo a surgical operation, which usually costs s250 and sometimes the patients life.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Misses Elena and Elidia Arvizu re- turned Wednesday from Tucson, where they left their aunt, Mrs. J. ". Wilson, much better.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
Court convenes in Florence Monday

Court convenes in Florence Monday, May 9th. No territorial grand jury will be called, as there is no business to warrant it, which speaks well for our law-abiding little county, How ever, there will be considerable United States business.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

And when he proposed did you tell him to see mel" inquired the mother. II did, and he said he had seen you several times, but that he loved me notwithstanding ."-I Philadelphia Times.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Will Whitlow was down from his ranch Thursday, returning the same day. The roundup is now going on in his peighborhood.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

The TRIBUNE regrets to announce that L. c. Herring has taken relapse after his recent severe illness with pneumonia, and is again at deaths door.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

"A woman never does have her say about things anyway" "Strapges when it is remembered she does most of the talking. ."- Boston Gazette.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

District Attorney J. E. O'Connor and Miss Mary L. Glidden returned Monday from Mesa.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mrs. Helen Ledlie, sister of Joseph Mulhatton, is visiting Mrs. J. H. Dur ham at her ranch near Red Rock.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

W. Nj. Neal, of Oracle, was in town last Saturday.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Il. B. Dodge, Tucson, and A. B. Bos- well, Los Angeles, well-known Buffalos. registered with Landlord Drais Wednesday.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mir. Louis Mel, the well-known in- surance man, was welcome visitor in Florence the first of the week.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

w. Y. Price and s. A. Bartleson went to Kelvin Thursday and returned the following day.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mrs. John G. Simpson and children left Wednesday for their home in Tue son.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
SUNSET LoNo-DIsTANcE TELEPHONE.
FLORENCE EXCHANGE.


 FLORENCE EXCHANGE. Main.
 2i-Barker. A. E.. General Merchandise, A-Brockway. c. M., Florence Pharmacy. sl-Brochway. G. M., Residence. 5l-Canal Company, Office. Sl-Clerk's office. Court House. 7l-Sherif's office. Court House. 9l-Drais, L. K., Florence Hotel, 15i-Judge's oftiee. Court House. 2sl-Doan. F. M. Residence. l0l--Keating. ]. G.. Tunnel Saloon. lil-Michea $ Co.,, Florence Cash Store. I2i-Poweil, c. G.. Residence. ls1-Reppy, c, D., Residence. lsi-Reppy. e, D.. TRIBUNE Office. lal-Shields& < Price. General Merchandise. l6l-Stevens, D. o.. .Montezuma Stables. Isl-TFRman. ". O., Residence.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mrs. John Miller is reported quite ill and small hopes are entertained of her recovery.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Miss Anna Shannon went to Casa Grande Thursday and returned yester- day.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

P, NJ, Smith, of Arizola. was at the county seat Thursday.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Mrs. P. R. Brady, of Tucson, is spend- ing the week with friends in Florence.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

MT. and J. T. Garrison were down from Mineral Hill Wednesday.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Sheriff Truman has been on the sick list, but is now up and around.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27

Miss Katie Spinas aad Miss Maria Ortiz have returned from Phoenix.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
NOTICE.

l hold as my ranch a bay saddle horse branded D on left hip, said to belong to Ignacio Duran, upon which is owing pas ture bill of sefor three months pasturage. If horse is not called for on or before Mon day, April 15, 1901 it will be sold at tsPierson's pasture to pay costs and expenses.
 ml6-5t A. c. PIERSON.
 Florence, March 15, 1901.
The Florence tribune., 1901-04-27
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TIME TABLE.
CASA eRAEpE STATION.

No. 8, west-bound, daily yat..........6:s2 p. m. No, 10, easf-bonnd. daily at.........4 4;3s 9. m,
The Lamar register., 1901-08-07

drill or short circuit in the electric
wiring Is liable to set it off any mo-
ment.
This oil, by the way. although SO
troublesome to the contractors, is
likely to be the cause of rapidly devel-
oping the surrounding country. The
oil has a parafflne base and is ex-
tremely valuable. Already a number
of companies have been formed to
prospect the neighboring hills.
What will be encountered in the re-
manning 600 feet no ono can tell. We
understand that bets are even between
the laborers who prophesy Milwaukee
beer and those who are looking for
what is known IN Kentucky as Noun
tain Dew.
The length of this tunnel will be
about $500 feet, and the cost some
thing prodigious, but when completed
1t will be a monument to the enter
prise and perseverance of the Union
Pacific officials that will apparently
endure for thousands Of years.
The rest of Friday was spent on the
run to Salt Lake City, short stops be-
ing made at Evanston and Ogden.
Over $15,OOO,OOO have been expend-
ed in these various improvements. AS
result of them the Union Pacific has
not only much the shortest line across
the Rockies, but one simply incompar-
able for the ease of its grades and the
smoothness of its tracks. 1t is said
that the fuel consumed by railroad
averages forty per cent. of the entire
| operating expenses. 1t will be seen.
therefore, what an enormous saving
there must be when this bill can be
, cut right in two. This the Union Pa
cific has succeeded in doing.
To President Burt, more than to all
| others, Is due the credit for these
changes. 1t was he who had the
nerve to go before a board of directors
and ask for the enormous sum mem
toned above. not to open up new ter
ritory or to build new lines. but sim
ply to improve an already existing
line. Railroading Is. more than almost
any other. a business of to-day. Off,
cials and boards of directors are con-
stantly changing. Not one of those
connected with the road to-day may
be with 1t five years hence. For this
reason Mr.. Burt's daring and success
| is the more noteworthy. 1t can be ex-
planned in only one way, and that Is
chat the money kings of the East have
a prodigious confidence in the quick
development of this western country,
and in the enormous growth Of our
trade with the Orient.
| The people of Denver and Colorado
should be especially interested in
these improvements. Anything that
adds to the ease of communication be-
tween Colorado and Utah benefits
both. Three things are essential to
ideal railroad traveling-safety, COM
fort and speed. In each of these re-
spects no other line can compare with
the Overland Route."-J. S. T.
The Lamar register., 1901-08-07

Green River and Bryan. LIE Roy and
Evanston. Altogether there have been
built 1856 miles of absolutely new
track there has been saving OF
thirty-one miles in distance and the
grade has been reduced to forty-three
feet to the mile.
All of Wednesday was spent in ex-
amining the improvements between
Cheyenne and Rawlins. or especial
interest to all was the powerful steam
shovel which was at work on Sherman
hill filling long train of freight cars
with the wonderful disintegrated
granite with which that region
abounds. Nearly cubic yard would
be taken at one scoop. and freight
car would be filed every two minutes.
This disintegrated granite is wonder
full material 1t is not rotten rock, as
some may suppose. but live. bright
granite with sharp edges. 1t has Sim
ply been subjected by nature to an
enormous crushing and grinding force.
which has broken it in bits varying In
size from small shot to pieces as large