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The copper era., 1904-02-04
FIFTEEN MEN ARE DEAD,
A Case Which Requires Colorado
 Military InvestieatiOn.

As a result of an accident occurring at Straton's Independence mine, Grip. pie Creek, fifteen men are dead and one severely injured.
 The exact cause of the accident is unknown. The investigation was held in secret and nothing has leaked out. So far as known sixteen men were being hoisted in the cage when a part of the machinery became de- ranged, causing d strain on the cable and breaking it. The cage dropped fifteen hundred feet to the bottom, scattering the. bodies all along. Sev- eral Tangled bodies have been brought to the surface, and number of frag- ments of bodies were brought up, but none have yet been indentified.
The copper era., 1904-02-04
THE SALT RIVER RESERVATION.
The Preliminary Work is We'll Under
 Way. Contracts About to be Let.

Louis C. Hill, of the geological sur
 vey. supervising engineer for the con-
 struction Of the Salt river irrigation
 works, was in town last week. Mir. Hill informs us that the prelimi-
 nary work in the basin is progressing. The excavations and foundations for the cement mill are we'll advanced and will be completed by the last of February.
 The cutoff road from beyond the summit on the Globe se%. Livingstone road to the dam, will be completed about the middle of next month. It will shorten and make very much easier the haul from Globe to the dam.
 The saw mill on the Sierra Ancha has been running for some little time and is now furnishing 5000 to 5000 feet Of lumber a day. There have been 50, 900 brick burned near the dam and another kiln has been started.
 Water works to supply water fer domestic and steam purposes are beir z constructed and will be finished about February 15. Excellent water is taken from a spring in Cottonwood canyon, and will be piped three miles in 1 and Pinch pipes, to the 10000 gallon reser- voir above cement mill and distri- buted in 4inch pipes to the cement mill and other works. The pressure will be about 15O pounds to the square inch.
 Mr. II ill thinks the contract for the diversion tunnel has been let, although he has not been officially informed of the fact, and he expects to hear at an early date of the letting Of the con- tracts on the power canal. Another month will probably witness much ac tivity in the Salt river basin.
 MT. Hill is making preparations to move his family to the river at an early date.
 Mir. Hill does not credit the report that the cement for the construction of the dam will be furnished by manu- lecturers. A considerable quantity of cement for use in the construction of the power canal and other preliminary work will have to be purchased, but much the larger part for building the dam will in all probability be manu- factured by the government at the site.-Globe Belt.
The copper era., 1904-02-04
Better Than Gold.

"I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion ard nervous de- bility," writes F. J. Green, of Lancas- ter, x. H. No remedy helped me un- til I began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicine I ever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are grand tonic and invigorator for weak, run down women. No other medicine can take its place iu our family" Try them. Only soc. Satis- faction guaranteed by all druggists.
The copper era., 1904-02-04
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mir. H. Higgins, of Melbourne, Fla, writes, My doctor told me had Con- sumption and nothing could be done for me. I was given up to die. The offer of 8 free trial bottle of Dr, Kings New Discovery for Consump- tion, induced me to try it. Results were startling. I am now on the road to recovery and owe all to Dr. Kings New Discovery. It surely saved my life." This great cure is guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by all druggists. Price soc and sl.Oo. Trial Bottles free.
The copper era., 1904-02-04

The board Of directors of the Tono- pah Mining company, Of Nevada, un- der date Of December 31 1903, issued the following circular to the stock holders of the com oany. "The board of directors desire to inform the stockholders that arrangements have just been completed for the construc- tion of a railroad from the nearest available point on the lines Of the Southern Pacific company, near Rhodes, to Tonopah, a distance of sixty miles, and orders have been is- sued for its immediate construction, which it is expected will be in opera tion within five months. This action mas been taken after the development of the company's mines to au extent to justify the assumption of the re- sponsibility necessary to its construc- ton. As soon as the Tonopah railroad is completed, ores of values which can be more advantageously milled will be treated at a location already procured by the company for such purpose. The company has been mining and ship ping to the extent to which wagon transportation can be obtained, ore. of grade sufficiently high to bear the present charges, and will continue to do so as teams are ob tainable, but as there are now over Is 900 feet of un- derground work and over 100, 900 tons of ore upon the dumps Of the company and measurable in its workin gs, in an- tlcipation of the railroad, whereby great reduction over present cost of work is assured, a temporary suspen- sion of development work has been put into enect."
The copper era., 1904-02-04
Documents Filed For Record.

Following is list Of documents filed for record, at the county seat, com piled by Abstracter Fred Dysart:
 A. J. Dodge locates Gold Bug ir Bunker Hill dist.
 Alfred A Cuff end wife to Karl Foster, deed, $50, ne sw, l, $. 24 e.
 Rex Cobra Mining Co. files proof Of labor on Rex Cobra group in Lone Star dist.
 A. T. West files proof Of labor on Cottonwood in Lone Star dist.
 Clifton Con. Copper mines to New England X Clifton Copper Co.,, deed, s1O, SC ne, ne SC and SC Sc, 6, lex. 2i acresj tp $, 30 and other.
 Clifton Con. Copper mines to New England & Clifton Copper Co, deed, s1O, water right in San Francisco river, 1000 inches. w. A. Leonard to Standard Copper mines, deed, S2250 Fire Fly in Green lee dist
 B. A Boyles, N. L. Lewis, Otto Rosenthall. B. B. Adams and C. P. Dunn incorporate The Irish Mines" Clifton, Arizona. capital stock s5OO,- 900.
 T. J. Richarson files proof Of labor on 3 claims in Astec dist.
 Jesus Aros and wife to l.. A. Parks, ? e. Gin correction).
 N Stevens and A. Lafave locate Bell View in Greenlee dist.
 J. T. Alexander locates claims in Copper mt. dist.
 Jacob Chandler to E. H. Franz, deed, S900, lot 8 feet front in North Clifton.
 Refugio Murillo and A. D. Mclean file proof ot labor on 3 claims in Cop per mt. dist.
 J. L. Radcliffe files proof of labor on Lucky Boy in Rattlesnake dist.
 Stevens Copper Co. file proof of labor on 3S claims in Greenlee and Copper mt. dists.
 John T. Yeakey files proof of labor on 3 claims in Greenlee dist.
 John T. Yeakey to Walter Dondna, deed, 5000, of 3 claims in Greenlee dist.
 Geo. FOote, Henry Dial and NJ. F. Swanger ct al incorporate San Jose Extension Canal Co.,, Stafford, capital stock S25OO.
 John H. Wood to Jno. and J. V. U! Parks, bill of sale, Sl25, about l5 cat i tie and mules.
 United States to Buck Tyson, patent, W SC, 2S. Ss, g Q.
 United States to Henry c. Day, patent, " ] nv, 2S, s g. g e.
 United States to Slas P. Cunnig- ham, patent, W sw, 2S, s, 32 e.
 United States to Thomas J. Nations | patent. ne sw nv SC, SC nv and sw ne, 32 $, g e.
 H. C. Day and wife to T. J. Nations, deed. $500, B acres in part sw, 34, s s, 32 e. Joseph D. Wilkins, deed, Sl, W SC nv, 32, s $. P Q.
 Thomas J. Nations and wife to H. C. | Day, deed, 500, sw ne, p, 8 $, 32 Q.
 John F. Weber ct al locate 3 cla inns | in Lone Star dist.
 Mrs. Leandra Mccormick ct al file proof of labor on , claims in Copper | mt. dist.
 l.. II. Mitchell to w. F. Burns, bill | Of sale, S20, Mitchell Hotel and , small houses at Metcalf
 Wifred H. Claridge and wife to | Chas. E. Norton, deed, s4OO l9 acres in st, l, 6 $, 2+ q.
 \. $. B:adfeld ct al locate Dutch in | Copper mt. dist.
 J. A Tanner locates Wedge in Cop ! per mt. dist.
 A. F. McExen to F. NJ. Sanders, | bill of sale, Sl00. cattle. United States to Mary J. Parks, l patent, ne ne. l9, =, 27 e.
 Mary ]. Parks to Louisa A. Parks, | deed, $500, same.
The copper era., 1904-02-04

The Occur d'Alepe district, Idaho, had record production of silver and lead to its credit during the year just closed. The lead was high as l00,0O tons, which was an increase of 35 per cent Of the prod Iction of the pre- cediug year. The mines taken over by he Federal company, through the agency Of Charles Sweeney, produced about 50 per cent. of this total.
The copper era., 1904-02-04
Trnius stop on signal

FTruins stop on signal
 PAssENCER RATES. Clifton to o:-North Siding 3Oc: south Siding 40C: Guthrie. 700 Coronado. -OC- hsIdsu. sl f5 Duncan. sIs5; Thomson e e. Summit. s3 10; Neitch. s365; Lord~burg H9 Robert, s4.S5. BrOckman. e. JG Baker. e. .lj. Haehits S6.55
 Children under TO- half price. Excess bag. gage ic per 100 lbs per mile. lhO lbs bas gage carried free with each full ticket: T5 ltr. free with edch nall ticket F ECHrNAsy ALEX. NEITCH. superintendent
 lst N-Prcs and Gcu'l sup't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
AGAINST MAYORS PLAN.
Elm-st. Property OScnerS Want No
El6Uated Structure.

There Is strong opposition among many Of the
property owners IN Em-st.. not only TO the run
ming OF a surface car line through that thorough
fare. was indicated by a number OF interviews
published IA Sundays Tribune. but TO IN elevated
road through Elm-st- part OF II. as was sug-
gested Thursday by Mayor Mcclellan. In his
proposition for bridge connection. Property own
unalerably opposed 10 the running OF either
surface elevated roads through Elm-st as they
would not Increase property values but might de-
crease them, and II would be breaking faith with
the business houses In the neighborhoOd to run
them through Elm-st Property owners rule
consider that surface an elevated road through
most Injurious 20 thu business interests there and
outspokcn IN their opposition 20 either scheme
This opposition was emphatically voiced yesterday
by Daniel i. Wilson. representing Flandrau & Co.
at BrOOme and Elm SITS, in a talk with a Tribune
reporter. lie declared that that firm was unalter-
sdered IL unnecessary and distinct violation Of
the understanding that the street was 20 relieve
Broadway OF private vehicles and OF the
trucking.
The interests OF the merchants and OF the city
demanded. in Mr.. Wilson's opinion. that such a
street should be free from any tracks After che
years OF upheaval and patient waiting the heavy
loss OF property owners and tenants BY reason OF
the condition OF the street for years they were at
least entitled, when the street was finally paved
20 II for the purpose designed
Mr.. Wilson added that he Just as much
opposed to elevated line in Elm-st as TO a sur
face road. There was no use in destroying q
would deface the street. and Mr.. Wilson was op-
posed TO elevated road through Elm-st.. any
part OF Il. on the same grounds that he was op-
posed TO a surface road through Elm-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
PERJURY THE CHARGE.
Candy Manufacturer Accused-He
Reduced Assessment.

Charles S. Haug. treasurer of the Mason, Au &
Magenheimer Company confectionery manufactur-
in Brooklyn. was arraigned in the Tombs court
yesterday charged with perjury. The examination
was continued until March ls. Mr.. Haug being held
IN 5000 ball. Mr. Hsug lives at No q Palmetto
ST. Brooklyn. and Is OF the chief manufacturers
OF candy in the United States.
The complainant is John Novacovich. q dis
charged boOkkeeper OF the company who lives at
No. is South OxfOrd-st-, Brooklyn 1t is alleged
that Mr.. Haug went before the Board OF Taxes and
Assessment IN March, 1896, and swore falsely as 10
the conpanys assets The board, Mr. Novacoyich
alleges, had in January fixed the assessment at
$4,000. bus Mr.. Haug IN March swore that the
assets only $4,000.
The complainant alleges that the amounts now
record arc thousands Of dollars smaller than
they should be. The notes and open accounts due
to TIE company. he further alleges, were sworn to
by Mr. Haug IN March being 50. sos 03 instead of
sZi.964 81: the goods hand SS033 ., instead Of
s56o66 81; the machinery S4lSs 81. instead OF 500
SIS ~ the fixtures, sis IS instead OF SIS 49, the
cash on hand $500 o.. instead OF 81 GOO or the out
standing bills s. s 81 instead OF SO 467 So Assistant
District Attorney Hart yesterday stated that the
case would be extremely long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
PLANS TO BURDEN CITY
6'" 10 Saddle Immense Improuemen.
Costs ON the Controller
IBT TELEGRAPH TO rHr r,1.r,,, I,

Albany. Feb. 26.-Assernblvpnan !,
wright to-day introduced one OF the -. Aa-
MAJ @ole measures affecting TIE anancs.
Ne|-I York City that have appeared tbi. -, y
The bill would compel the citv 70 na, ss-s0a
% per cent Of the cost for local inprov.r .s-A
N the northeastern part OF The Rronv -s''1'''
before December 81, 1901. 1t provides ,S Sun
al proceedings instituted before that 49, 80 ~
id'lns 10 improvements in that part OF ~ - -
OF New-York which was annexed thereto ~. - -
provisions OF Chapter 934 OF the laws Of rs %
tne proportion OF the cost borne bv the 49, -.'
Me"-iork shall not be less than 50 per c.u,
Inc Dill IS colossal exaggeration Of the s.,.A ~
Oil Of the Sort which merely relieve, ..- s'.a'
property owners along specified streets fror.--
Eortlon or the burden Of an irnurovs---.'
Inere Is already a measure fntroalres a II..ent
MI wainwright. which would reiieva r- --so "
owners along White Plains-ave. from 49,
s Stare OF the expense of the widening AZ 81,
tnoroughfare. The present measure fs mat 10.
70 call forth determined resistance fror, ,'A ~
New-Hork City authorities as well AZ a vtoo sns
protest froLa Controller Grout. SOious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
AMENDS INSURANCE LAW.
To Let tn Foreign Mutual Fire
Com panies Under Restrictions.

Albany. Feb. zs.-Assemblyrnan Bedeil today n
troduced an Insurance bill which recalls the lonr
Insurance battle IN the Senatea last year. and
which already has brought up much discussion
The bill amends the Insurance. law by adding Nv.
new sections. Nos. 1sS. 139. 40 n and AZ
The first section provides that every mutual Ar,
insurance company OF association Incorporated
under the laws OF any other state shall be per-
mitted TO do business IN this State on fling win
the Superintendent OF Insurance a certified COPY 81
IT'S articles OF association. annual verified state
nent that II maintains reserve fund equal 10 80
per cent OF its unearned premiums a consent sp-
pointing the Superintendent OF Insurance. the duly
authorized attorney OF the company IN and Tor this
state. an agreement that IL viii pay the taxes pro-
vided By the bill. and that It viii furnish am IN
Iormauor as % It's affairs required By the Super
intencent The payment OF SO year to the Super
lnJendent OF Insurance. for fling fees IS also rs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
WANTS FARE MADE EQUAL
Bill Erempts No Streetcar COM
pany from Flee Cent Clause.
IsT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. I

Albany. Feb. 2s.-Assemblynan Curry to-day IN
troduced bill which aims to amend the law which
prohibits the charging Of more than 1--WE cents FOR
a continuous ride within the limits OF an incor-
porated city village. Under the present law &c
IS expressly published that street surface railroads
that weresin existence IN fSSf-that IS az the tina
OF the passage OK the Railroad Iaw-shaH not BE-
subjected to the five cent provision therein enacted
The reason for this was that the companies
tsting az the time the law passed were operating
under charters that could not be modified IN that
respect. Assembiyman CUrrys bill IS an attempt
10 wipe out this provision or exception and MAKE
the law apply 10 all surface railroads no matter
when they were Incorporated. While the Dill IS not
likely 70 be passed since It is believed BY railroad
authorities that under the mileage decision OF t1e
Court OF Appeals Il would be unconstitutional rs
effect. II passed would be restrictive rather than
beneficial TO corporations II - aimed % mJurss
rather than benef. railroad companies ana Wa
doubtless be opposed by .nem. There Is. however.
not the slightest reason to be found here Tor 70
garding the measure grab BILL IL Is possloa
that 10 IS strike measure aimed at the c0rpOfa-
tons for some reason best known to the author. Or
it may be bona fde attempt to obtain some rsnts
demanded BY Assembyman Currys CONSTITUENCY
In any event the railroad authorities here regalu
Il as clearly unc0nStitutOnal as 70 oe lheHeC-S
James 8. Isehmaier. chairman OF the law com
uittee OF the Transit Reform COMMITTEES OF Ons
Hundred said regarding the Curry Dill that y
undoubtedly was another OF the series or srso
bills which the New-YCrk City Street Railway JIM
pany Is having introduced at Albany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
Il CRYSTAL STEAMSHIP.
The Majestic SparkIes as She Comes
Up the Bag.

Fore and aft. allow and aloft. the Majestic was a
solid mass OF crystal as she steamed up the Bay
yesterday from Quarantine. with the rays OF tbs
reflected from her glittering sides in many
brilliant colors The decks were coated with three
inches OF hard white ice. and bits and stanchions
looked Ike mounds OF snow. while the masts. lad
ders and rails looked as though they had been
carved from a solid OF ice. The only things
on board exposed to the weather that were not
coated were her tunnels.
The Majestic IS a hve-day boat. but she had TO
take Z days. II hours. 1 minute to MAKE Sandy
Hook from Queenstown As soon as Daunt's
Rock was dropped asterns the Majestic ran into
high westerly winds and head seas and she fought
every inch OF her way in the teeth OF a bowling
gale from then On Wednesday night she met
the cold wave, and the ice began TO form. b.
Thursday morning everything was coated with ice,
and the stewards could not keep the decks clear.
Among she passengers the Majestic Lieu
tenant General Sir William Nicholson, director gen.
eral OF military intelligence at the British War
ONCE and Colonel ). A l.. Haldine OF the Cor
don Hghlanders, both bound for Japan. Colonel
HIaldine viii accompany the japanese army as a
British military observer In the field. General
Nicholson has rowing commission. lie said that
he was going TO Toxic hrst, and did not know
what he would do or where he would go after that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
DISCUSS TAX DEPUTIES.
Mayor Hears argument on Putting
Them in Exempt Class.
MCCLELLAN FAvORS 1T.

AlarSe delegation from the Civil Service Reform
Association the Citizens Union. the City Club. the
Manufacturers Association. the Brooklyn League
and other organizations attended the hearing yes
terday on the recent resolution Of the Municipal
Civil Service Commission to put hfty-three odd
deputy tax commissioners in the exempt class
The resolution awaits Mayor MeClellan's action.
Yesterday he gave an hour to each side.
Charles A Hughes. for the Civil Service Reform
Association. said the deputy tax commissioners
have had to pass a competitive examination and
have peculiar fitness for their work He said they
could not act for their Chiefs unlike the deputies
In other departments He said they should be Sc
lected apart from political affiliations
The Rev. Thomas r. SIicer. representing the City
Club trustees. announced that the City Club is
absolutely non-partisan. Then. seeing a smile on
Colonel McClellan's face. he said: II make that
statement your honor. because 1 thought the fact
might be news to you" 1T is" said the Mayor.
dryly
Mr. sllcer urged the Mayor to withhold his ap-
proyaI Of the resolution on the ground that 1t is
successfully the civil service method has
worked. 80.
tax commissioners had asked for any change. al
though they believed a change would Do 70 the al
vantage of the service.
ceiyed of the conduct Of deputy commissioners. and
said II seemed unfair to hold the commissioners
responsible II the deputies are Independent OF them
He wished The position to be a confidential place.
He quoted a court decision holding the tax com
missioner negligent because deputy had assessed
proved its value less than $4,000.
II learned last night that the Mayor Is kindly
Commission, and will probably approve IL. He
said yesterday that in most Instances he favored
the competitive system. but when the place was a
confidential one. the competitive system did not al
ways bring good results.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
TO TAX STREET SIGNS.
S1ceeping Bill Hits Directly at Pas
Commissioner PdllGS.
rRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Albany. Feb. 2S.-The woes OF PaIlas (not Atnsn@
but Park Commissioned have resulted IN ina y
PRODUCTION OF a measure in the Assembly calcuA.s1
to regulate IL not TO abolish, sign advertising 81
sort that has created so much comment IN New-ls,
CITY recently The measure introduced BY AsssL
blynan Sherry this morning provides, nrst ma,
person. association corporation shaI nersss.ss,
erect or maintain billbOard3 or adVertlSlns So
without a license from the proper ncensins rs -
thOrfty OF the city village in which the ooa.ss
are erected: second that every application LOT -
a license shall be accompanied by an oller 20
annually such sum as shall be liked oy the ns a
pofitv this sum not be less than ~ GEMS 80
square foot TO be payable IN advance anu 80 80
whether the municipality sna!l TX any 80 - Uhsct
third that any violation Of this act shall suojs-
the offender TO penalty OF $50 70 De rseose - fhs
the name OF the muncipality -one-nalI % s0os,ir
the violation. In case OF failure OF the ShSrN ma
coitacf rbIs fire after Il has been levied Oy, -
court the sheriff Is authorized TO destroy tne "a
The sweeping character OF this measure Any Ssvr.
direct bearing on the present diIlcuItes ~ ssvs
Yorj- Citv In the matters IL aims TO reSuiass -
catie,t considerable attention 70 the Dill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
REPUBLICANS IN REVOLT.
Chautauqua County Wing Rebels
Against Present Leaders.

Fredonia. n. Y Feb 26.-The revolt OF a wing Of
the Republican party in Chautauqua County against
the leadership of men whose names were men,
toned in the Bristow report on the postal frauds
resulted to-day in the organization OF the Pomfret
Republican League. The organization was COM
pleted at a crowded mass meeting. Personalities
were notieeably absent from the speeches. In ac-
ceptng the presidency Of the league, Winfield A
Holcomb said:
We not boiling the Republican party. We
are repudiating graft, and are organized defeat
those who have brought disgrace on the party. We
viii accomplish our purpose without boiling or
Withdrawing from the county organization.
Resolutions adopted condemning graft and
expressing lack OF confidence IN the present party
leaders in the county. who, It said, were In
many ways involved No names mentioned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-27
NEw.JERsEY NOT TO INSTRUCT.
But the State Is All Right for Roosevelt,
Representative Loudenslager Says.
TFRox THE TRIBUNE BUREAU,

Washington Feb. 26-Representa;ive Louden-
slayer. CT New-Jersey, called at the White
House to-day to Introduce some friends and
have little political chat with the President.
There is no doubt that New-Jersey Is oil
right for the President" raid Mr.. Loudenslage-
I'VE will hold our State Convention some time
near the latter part OF April or May 1. II the
rule observed from time immemorial is fol-
lowed. the delegates viii not be instructed for
the President any one else. New-Jersey dele
gates have never gone to convntions instructed.
But they Will certainly oil vote for the Pres-
dent There is no possibility in my mind Of any
other candidate being considered"