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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27
THE INITIATIVE AND REF
ERERENDUn.
Constitutional Amendment No. 2.

Constitutional Amendment No. 2.
The people OF Missouri viii be called
upon at the next general election in
November, l90t, to vote OF a constitu-
tional amendment Incorporating Direct
Legislation by the Initiative and the
Referendum into the Constitution of
Missouri.
This measure has been passed by the
Legislature and approved by the Gov
| ernor and it needs only the favorable
vote OF the people at the next election to
become the organic law OF the state.
We have often been asked by inteni-
gent and even wcll=cducated men to cx-
| plain by illustration the exact meaning
| OF these words.
Direct Legislation is composed Of two
parts-Thc Initiative and The Referen-
dun.
If the Initiative were part of our
constitution, then 10 per cent Of the
qualified voters of the state, which in
Missouri would amount to about 10000
voters, could sign petition stating that
| they wanted a certain law enacted, and
under the provisions of the Initiative, if
the Legislature refused or failed to pass
such law it would have to be submit
ted to the vote of the whole people OF
the state and at the next general cleo
ton, it would be printed on all the BAL
lots of every party and all the voters OF
the state, irrespective OF party, could
vote yes or no, on the question and, ii
approved by a majority, it would become
a law directly by that action Of the peO-
pie and without the necessity Of receiv-
ing the consent OF the legislature or the
governor and the law would then read:
''3e it enacted by the Sovereign Peo-
pie of Missouri instead Of IS at present
-'Be it enacted by the Legislative As
sembly of Missouri"
The Referendum is another part OF
this system.
With the Referendum in force, if the
legislature passed d law that was obnox-
ious to the people, or that the people
considered unjust or oppressive, or il
the legislature gave away for little OF
nothing valuable franchise that the
people did not want given away, then 10
per cent OF the voters OF the state could,
within 80 days after the adjournment OF
the legislature, sign d petition demand
ing that the law be referred to the vote
OF the whole people OF the state and un-
der the provisions Of the Referendum
this law would be neld in allegiance and
would then have to be printed on all the
ballots Of every party at the next gener-
al election, and if rejected by a majority
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27
Leopold.
The weather is excellent.

The weather is excellent.
Most Of our farmers are done
sowing wheat and many are work
ing at sorgum yet.
The following persons are visit
the Worlds Fair this week, Rev. F.
Bcttels, F. G. Clippard, his wife
and daughters, Geo. Hinkebein, Joe
Manning, H. I. Nandeven, Dina
TheIc, and J. Schmitt and his wife.
John Tenholder and his wife re-
turned last Thursday after visit
to St. Louis.
Jacob RIGHT spent week with
relatives and friends. He left for st.
Louis last Monday. Geo. VI.
Hinkebein left for O'Fallon where
he will work this winter.
Hon. Ed. Robb came through
our town last Thursday while on
his way to Drum. He stopped q
short time and several citizens
shook hands with him.
Alois Anger Is spending a few
days in St. Louis and DeSoto this
week.
Herman Elfrink our enterprising
saddler, Is giving his house a new
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

Ladies' waterproof skirts
regular -. 30 val. only = p.
Ladies', capes, velvet fan
cv trimmed on plain, a big
lot from which to select,
reg. s. and -. 80 val, S1.25.
Ladies' plush capes, plain
or fancy. reg. S:3 valfor Il. -.
Ladies' all silk plush
capes 30 inches long fur
trimmed, high storm collar
- and $40 value, only :.
Ladies' Jackets, loose or
tight titting; black, blue,
gray or light brown, from
$50 up.
Misses Jackets S1.25 up.
Children : Jackets 73c up.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

seen on our streets one day last
week.
Homer McCIendon visited in
Swinton Sunday.
y moving picture show is giving
exhibitions in our town few nights
Our school is progressing in the
same good old way with several
now pupils added. The enrolment
has about reached the 20 mark. The
board of DIRECTORS have ordered
more seats and desks which will
give ns one of the best furnished
schools in the county. SLIM.
The above communication arrived too
late for last issuc.}
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

THERE are no better men any
where than W. l.. Dunn, the demo
cratic candidate for collector. And
altho he has never held Office, it is
conceded that he is well qualified
for this position and we predict
that if he is elected no one will ever
regret having supported him, for
he will make as good q collector as
the county ever had. Vote for ".
l.. Dunn for collector.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

THE plain, common people in this
country-thc ones who produce the
wealth and bear the bulk Of the cx-
pcnsc Of govcrnmcnt-wouId like
to see something like economy prac-
ticcd in the administrative ofat1airs.
But if Roosevelt is elected he will
consider it an endorsement Of his
cxtravagance and there IS no way
Of knowing what the deficit will be
al the end of his term.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

Hon. EDWARD RoBB, democratic
nominee for congress in this, the
Thirteenth district, addressed an at
tentiyc and interested audience, in
this city Wednesday evening, the
18th inst. Altcra few Introductory
remarks Mr.. Rohb took up the issues
OF the national campaign and hand
led the trusts, tariff and imperialism
with an ability that could not have
failed to convince his auditors that
he has, been 4 close student OF politi-
cal economy. His argument was
earnest, truthful and convincing.
lie next took up state ISSUES, review
ing the work of the democracy in
the last thirty years, and showed,
beyond the shadow of a doubt, that
no other state in the union has been
governed as wisely and economic
ally as Missouri; that we have lower
taxation and 4 greater school fund
with the solitary exception OF
TcXas-than any of the states. To
sum up his address, we may say that
it was a plain, unvarnishcd discus
sion ofconditIons as they exist, with
no attempt to hoodwink the unwary
voter by bald statements that couId
not be verified. Mr.. Robb is con
Quoting a truthful, dignifed anc
courteous campaign that cannot fai
to impress his hearers and make hin
! friends.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27
Marble Hill, Missouri, Thursday, October p, 1904.

tween the r,.von,,. and indebtedness,
r,,. o,,. .,,,.,,, ,-o,r bp+ th.,.. .r.
otbn,. iIn,,,,+o,t f.,rt.to toh.consiJn,-
ed in order to .,rive 1t y inst CON.
cInsiop
In4h. first ,lo.n+h. rcvcnrrn fou,
comfy ba. nrvc,. be.n l,rre and in
voars of nxt,, laayv criminal OK.
Dcnse and elrrt,on wears. has not
been sufficient to pay the EXPENSES.
The statement for 1901 shows the
total receipts to have been SII,HNl.-
- -ouitr. difference in these tiuurp~
and the amount Of revenue Tor last
year.
! Now then. 50 far as the cxpcndi-
lures are concerned We find that
under the same amount Of revenue
for last year rs the statement shows
| for 1901, the county would have
, gone in debt s., ,lJO.42 as the state
mcut for last year shows cNpendi-
lures amounting 70 Sl1 ,O32.I1.
Take the same amount ofrevcnue
that is subtract from last years
revenue the Insurance tax and the
amount levied for road purposes
under the late amendment 10 the
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27
Clothing Clothing

The largestassortmentin
thccounty. Wecan suitand
tit YOU.
Mems suits, from 50 up.
- ovcrcoats, all sizes
and styles, from > up.
Youth suits, long pants,
, pieces. from = up.
Boys suits, , , and3 pieces
from 73c up. All sizes.
Men ) fancy corduroy. all
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

AND when you come down to
sheriff don't forget \. p. Eldrachcl
on the Sth cf next month. Mr..
Eldrachcr understands thoroly, the
duties OF the office to which he
aspires, and viii have nothing else
to do, and will attend to the duties
OF the office as well as any man who
might be entrusted with this i'm
portant position. lie will appre
ciatc pour help, too.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

OUR candidate for coroner, DR..
G. \. Wells, is well qualified for the
office and if elected Will faithfully
discharge the duties Of the Office.
Democrats will all support Dr..
Wells for coroner.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

No democrat can afford to stay
at home on election day this year.
We have good national, state and
county tickets. and the principles
involved makes this one Of the most
important elections held IN this
country in many a year.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27


OF tie voters, it would become null and
void and be marked: "Nctoc4 by the
sovereign people Il Missouri"
These two methods oi rroccosiure-
The Initiative ana tho Referendum
/ combined in our constitution woul con-
sttute the system which has been nam
ed 'sDigcct Lc~islati5n.' This system
does not aim 10 abolish the rcDresenta-
tive form Of acoTcrnncnt W. now have or
substitute another in - n?acn. IT, does
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

CAST your vote for r. G. HartIc
for prosecuting attorney. He is q
young man who will take pride in
discbarging his duties according to
law; is unfortunately so badly
crippled that he cannot do ordinary
lsbor and will appreciate your help.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

SO far as the st. Louis World, the
Butler organ, is concerned, very few
people take it in this county and
those few pay no attention to its
rantings. SO just let it kick and
knock all it wants to.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

CAST your vote for Eli r. James,
democratic candidate for Assessor,
and YOU will help to elect Il gentle
man who is we'll qualified for this
important office, and who will make
a careful pans-taking officer. lie
is full OF energy which he will not
'spare in the faithful discharge Of
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

Mr.. CoRrELYoU treated poor old
Missouri" real mcan-didn't even
put it down as doubtful-to give it
the marble heart" at this stage of
the game. The &. o. p. might have
earned it plum up to the 8th of
November.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

\. p. GRADER is the democratic
candidate for reelection to the
office ofconstablc for Torrance town
ship. He has made an cXcellant
officer and will be reelected. Re
member him when you make your
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

VorE for J. \. Yount in the north
end, and +. &. Lambert in the
south end of the county for Judges
of the county court. They arc
good, safe men and will carefully
look after and guard the peoples
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

THE election of I. b. Drum to
the Legislature would give our
county an honest representative
who would carefully guard the in
terests of the people and would
east his vote on the right side Of
every question:; Nor is that all; he
would vote for Missonri's Grand
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

ENCoURAGING news comes from
all pats Of the country and as cleo
ton day draws near the outlook
for the election Of Judge Parker
grows brighter.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

colols, -. 80 value, 91,73.
Men ) underwear, from
Is a suit up.
Men : sweaters, all wool.
regular y val. only $50.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27
Ladies Skirts

Blackworsted skirts, reg
ular 81. .50value, only , dozen
on hand, will go at. SEQ.
Ladies' all wooden skirts,
81. so val. only -.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

Old Nan for reelection to the
United States Senate. lie deserves
and is entitled to every democratic
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

/ nSSe WalSIllHS are Dar-
gains YOU cannot afford to
miss.
Cashmcres-all colors.
Regular 23c val, only 15c,
- }Oc " - 20c.
- 4Oc - - Boo.
Henrietta. SOC val. for 4Oc.
Brilliantine, blackor blue
regular 73c val, only +Sc.
Eiderdown, Zoe val, 23c.
soc - 31c.
Table linen, white or red
regular 4Gc value, only 25c.
Cotton bats. 3 for pc.
Blankets. 75c val. for SOC.
- II. 90 - 75c.
1.3O - 1.15,
Wool blankets S4. now , 80.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

Worsteds-all cOlOrs. fig
ures, styles and prices.
1000 yds to select from.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27

SedgewiCkville High School,
SEDGEWICKViiLE MISSOURI.
This school opens Monday, October L. 1904.
Ihe training of teachers speciality. First-class
board and good accommodations in every respect will
be secured.
For further information, address the principal.
J. FTKUAGT. 3. p.
Sedgewickvie. Bolinger county. Mo-
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-27
Dry Goods

Calico aaAt yo:spay 6 4 7c
for elsewhere .4!c.
Brown domestic Sc for 4c.
The copper era., 1904-12-01
PROF. DOUGLAS INTERVIEWED

In an interview with the editor of the Silver Belt while at Globe last week Professor Douglas expressed his satisfaction with the progress that had been made since his last visit. on the construction work at the old Dominion, and especially with the performances of the new shelter. which has made phenome- nal record for new plant and con tinues, with two furnaces in com mission, to turn out copper at the rate of 2,OO0.00O pounds per month.
 The success of the new manage mcnt has apparently overcome all opposition to the merging of the Old Dominion with the United Globe mines, and while no further steps have been taken to complete the consolidation, Professor Douglas thinks it probable that the merger will be ConSummated within a few months. Mir. Fitzgerald, of Towle X Fitzgerald, Boston. who led the op- position to the merger, is reported in Boston financial papers to be now favorable to Phelps-Dodge control. Regarding other Phelps-Dodge properties in the southwest Professor ! Douglas stated that their affairs were generally satisfactory. Gradually ! InC ClllNIGHCN Ol lnt lOliS Ids iSuuS- tion works has been increased and the production of copper is now quite l large, 6.OO0.O00 pounds or more per month. The Douglas works are now ! treating the product of the Nacozari | mines.
 The Detroit company at Morenci is making only a moderate output, which cannot be increased until the additions to the plant now under way are completed. which will be some time next summer
 In regard to the published rumor that Phelps, Dodge X Co.,, were nego- tiating for the control of shannon. ! Professor Douglas said there was nc truth in it.
 Old Dominion is now producing 2,- 100000 pounds of copper per month
 Fifteen cent. copper is bound to
 have q stimulating effect on mining
 in the copper camps.
 An authority in the copper trade
 is quoted by the American Meta
 Market as estimating that with ex
 ports averaging 15.O0O tons monthly
 the home consumption will take car,
 of present production. In view O.
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Notice.

To all to whom it may concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned. owners of said mining Claims are now doing the annual. or assessment work. on the Last Chance group of mines. known as Last Chance Nos. l. ,, ,. I. j. 6 and :. situated in the Greenlee Gold Noun tain Mining district. Graham county. Arizona. for the year ending Decem- Der 3l. 1901. Said work is being done by running q tunnel on the mining claim known as the Last Chance No. D. All of said claims being contigu- ouS, the full amount of assessment work for said claims will be per formed in said tunnel for the benefit of the whole group.
 VIM. GRIFFITH
 w. T. MURPHY December 1. 1901.
The copper era., 1904-12-01
Col. Chavez Assassinated.

Col. J. Francisco Chavez, former delegate in congress from New Mex ico, president of the New Mex ico senate. and one of the foremost pOli- ticianS of the territory, was assas- sinated Saturday night last while at supper in Pinos Wells. q sheep ranch loo miles northeast of Albuquerque. The assassin fired the shot through the window. striking the Colonel at the base of the brain. killing him instantly. The assassin made his eS- cape.
 Colonel Chaves was the grandson of Francisco Xavier ChavcS. first 9over- nor of New Mexico under the republic. He was bore in 1883 and crossed the plains to St. Louis, where ho was edu- cated. In 1861 he led the noted cam paign against the Navajo Indians, in which he was wounded many times.
The copper era., 1904-12-01
Dissolution N0tke

Notice is hereby given hat the CO., partnership heretofore Existing be- tween R. c. McMann and Rufus Nephew who were cuductinp d butcher business has ben dissolved by mutual consent. Tte business will be continued by R. '. McMann. who assumes all liabilitie.. and who will collect all debts due he firm.
 R. C. lCMANN
 RUFUs NEPHEW Clifton, Arizona, Nov. 30, 1904.
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PURELY PERSONAL

Duke Await is spending d few days 1 in town from Gold Hill. Bill Spaw was in town last week 1 from the Duncan country. Wm. keating is in from his mines in the Coronado mountains. A. Lefave came down yesterday from his camp at Gold Hill. Ellis Williams, who spenl Thanks giving with relatives in Deming. Mrs. Murray left Tuesday last for Redlands, California, where she will spend the winter.
 w. J. Riley, of Yuma, has accept ed a position in the First National Bank of Clifton.
 Judge Campbell was in town this week from Metcalf precinct, and re- ports the camp as fourishing.
 Vidal Vallarreal returned last week from Santa Rosalia, Mexico, where he spent sos.>.-...z.z....zsIzalsif fsann
 Mrs, Margaret Cunnin8~Y recent ly arrived from Socorro 1n visit to her mother, Mrs. James LS ming.
 E. B. Adams returned this week from Solomonville, wherf he ate Thanksgiving dinner with His family.
 Ed Fitzgerald came up Ithis week from SolOmonville, and Iill accept employment with the A. Cl company.
 Miss Meddia Vachc, |ho spent some time in California vij iting rela- tiyes, returned to her homt here last week.
 Elmer McDowell. of t.ampasas. Texas, arrived last week to accept a situation in his brothefs store on Chase creek.
 Tom Jenkins, q we'll knbwn miner of this section, left Tuesday, morning for Globe, where he will make his home in the future.
 Mir. Foot arrived this week from Buffalo, New York, on q Visit to his son, w. E. Foot, whom he had not seen in several years.
 MT. and Mrs. R. !. Young and chil- dren arrived this week from the Young ranch at Bush valley, where they spent the summer.
 Miss Mary Ott, of Silver City, who spent some weeks here visiting rela- tives, left Sunday last for Fl Paso. on a visit to relatives and friends.
 Chas. Allen, of Fl Paso, is here to superintend the erection a new separator of his own inven h, which the A. C. company will givek trial.
 J. E. Thompson, formerly of Cliff ton, but now of Bisbee, spe4t few days in Clifton and M9Sshci this after his af- fairs. He shes the best town in the Uhfred States.
 w. J. Owen, who formerly resided in Clifton, returned yeste-day from California. where he speht several months. Mrs. Owens az e-ompanied him as far as Duncan. Mr, Owen will locate in C ifton.
 MT. and Mrs. Veitch. Hrs. Baylor shannon, MT. and Mrs. Alex Nc Lean, F. A. Provert oftNew York. and Misses Johnson and Crawford spent day at the Staniard mine last week. as the guests of C. A. Ross.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

J. C. Pinkney, formerly head book keeper for the Shannon store, is now "bronco busting'' on the Duck creek range, in Grant county, N. M., where he has already acquired d reputation as rough rider. It is his first ex- perience in ''cow punching" but he is delighted with the business. He has greatly improved in health since taking to the hills.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

While riding up Chase creek last week Mrs. Frank Connor fell from her horse and was pretty ba"'- bruised up, though not seriouslsd aEor- tunately she fell on sol't: :,, sIIs- otherwise she would doubt .c--~ . been very seriously hurt. b
The copper era., 1904-12-01

The masquerade ball at Pretty mans Academy last Thursday night was success in every detail. There were quite number of attractive costumes worn by those who masked and all who participated had a jolly good time. The hall was crowded with spectators who enjoyed the sport as much as those masked.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

Al Rosecrans. superintendent of the Standard mines, was down Mon- day last. He has asked for another vacation to occur on the 10th instant. and unless something unusual hap pens. there will be d boom in the orange blossom market on this trip.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

Why do you carry insurance that you have to die to beat when We in- sure you against the partial, as well as the total, loss? C. w. Bayne agent Conservative Life
The copper era., 1904-12-01

Mrs. E. A. Boyles, wife of Judge Boyles, fell from her back porch one day thi, week and splintered the small bones of one of her ankles.
The copper era., 1904-12-01
You tan Pay Your Taxes the % s. T:a; ::: r:s : s: additional

the fact that exports so far this year
 have averaged more than 10000 tons monthly and that supplies are every
 where low, it would seem that prices must continue strong for some time to come. Copper has gone to l5 cents and Is is predicted soon after the first of the year.
 The New England and Clifton company recently secured the Hagan interest in the Antietam mine, and have put force of men to work on the property. This company has picked up d number of valuable prop critics during the present year. Doubtless the company will soon an nounCe its development plans for the immediate future. as it is known that it has had q large corps of experts examining the property for the past three weeks.
 Amalgamated copper Is now quoted at about $50 per share, which is an advance in the past few months of nearly SJO. Greene Consolidated. since it became a regular dividend payer, has advanced steadily, and is now about S30. Shannon has gone to Sl0. and will advance. New England and Clifton, preferred, is said to be selling at S4.5O on the New York market. Standard Consolidated, which recently appeared on the New York Market at Sl.5O has advance to to s2,2 ,@ .aar and is expected x5 t9sS | ,f companies opera
 - Co its pf>=---y-r- he
The copper era., 1904-12-01

You are responsible for those little ones being on earth. Protect them with combination policy. C. w. Baync.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

The ERA was in error last week in stating that the Christmas tree to be given at the South Clifton school house would be for the entire town. The tree will be for the pupils of the South Clifton school only
The copper era., 1904-12-01

R. T. Hill, who for many year, was with $. !. Forbes. i, now weighing copper for the 4. C. company.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

Mrs. C. C. Reed was taken to the hospital last week suffering from bronchitis. She Is improving rapidly and will soon be well again.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

Protect our policy while you have your health and it will care for you when you are ill, or have met with an accident. C. w. Bayne, Conserva- tive Life.
The copper era., 1904-12-01

Two Mexican boys. about ten and twelve years of age. were on Hills flat Sunday last practicing with - rifle. An o.d man by the name of Ortega was working in q ditch at con siderable distance. The boys did not think the gun would shoot that far. but out of pure mischief concluded to try shot at the old man just for luck. One of them banged away at the old man, and struck him in the back. The old man was badly hurt. He was taken to the shannon hos pital. where Dr. Fales succeeded in extracting the bullet. The boys were arrested by Dave Arzate. and locked up in the tunnel to await the result of the injuries.