Bisbee daily review., 1902-02-21
LEADING PURSUITS
Saloons Which Do an
 Extensive Business
free Coinage. Brown ( Com. pany, and the Azufltc
 Resorts.

Many of the saloons of bisoee uo an extensive business and often upward to four thousand dollars passes over the counter dui ing the month. The ex- penses are very heavy, and in some in- stsnces run as high as one hundred and fifty dollars per day. A large force Of men are employed in the various de- partments.
 AZURITE.
 The Azurite saloon, owned by George Dunn, is a neat and quiet resort that is generally popular and enjoys big trade. Mir. Dunn is one of the oldest residents of the territory, being scout. The cabinet collected by the proprietor is especially attractive, many being unique and valuable. Among the curiosities is 6 buckskin rope that was the property of old Geronimo and was bought by MT. Dunn of that cele- brated chief when he was taken csp- tive. A large assortment of Philippine knives and daggers comprise 6 very rare collections; also decorates the wall.
 FREE COINAGE.
 The Free Coinage saloon is Oce of the most attractive and extensive Of the numerous saloon businesses in the city. Everyone seems to be busy and the building is usually crowded.
 The fixtures are expensive and the back bar is an elegant piece of furni- ture. The games are the oldest com bination in town and big money is won and lost. Extensive improvements to the amount of s6OO0 was put in a few months ago entirely renovating the building throughout. Besides the main room on the first floor there are well equipped club rooms up stair. with games. The Free Coinage em- ploys about twenty men at a cost of at least s10O per day. Perhaps s40O0 worth of checks are cashed every pay day.
 The valuable and beautiful cabinet of ore is one of the fixtures of decora- tion. Choice pieces of copper and other ores have been carefully selected for this collection.
 The Free Coinage is owned by J. E. Brown & Co. and has been conducted under the able management of George Davidson for the past three years. Mir. Davidson was one of the founders of the gun club and is a member of the order of Elks. J. E. Brown was for years foreman of the Chirihuahua Cat tie company. He also was candidate for the Territorial assembly, coming within fourteen votes of being elected. He is at present treasurer of the order of Elks. Both members Of the firm are popular and enjoy a wide friendship.
 WHOLESALE HOUSE
 A wholesale liquor house has recent ly been established in the Johnson block by Callaghan. Hickey & Co. which is especially attractive and neat. A large new stock of goods has just been put in comprising full line of wines, liquors and cigars of the best grades. The leading feature of the company will be to supply family trade as there is no other wholesale house of the kind making a speciality of this line. There Is DO bar in con nection with the business. They will extend their business throughout the county and endeavor to supply the re- tail houses. They are agents for Lemp's beer and Wakasa water.
 Messrs. Callaghan and Hickey are we'll known as having been with the Copper Queen store. Mir. CullaRhan in the credit department and MT. Hickey as manager of the dry goods depart ment.