Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-05-03
News From Jerome

JEROME, May l (SpeciaD The visit to Jerome of Senator Clark has been the momentous event here, eclip- sing everything that has taken place since the disaster in the mine that re- suited in the dead of six men.
 Senator and Mrs Clark arrived here Saturday night in their private ear, and will remain in the city while the senator inspects his immense holdings, for which he is said to have once ra- fused an offer of of s10O,OOO,OOO from an English syndicate.
 The United Verde is now turning c,ra more copper thqn it ever has, and it iz believed the hefore Senator Clar'5 leaves he vii impart instructions to his men that r-ill mean a still greater output.
 Though hero only a couple of days he has already seen much of the sur face workings, and will be taken un- derground before he leaves for Butte, Mont, and then for his eastern home. He has been in consultation with Sup erintepdents Will l.. Clark, Tom Tay- Tor and William McDermott during a part of the time that he has been here, receiving from them much of the de- tail of the raine and smelter progress.
 It is not believed here that Senator Clark's visit at thie time bears any special significance other than it may mean minor changes looking to the improvement of conditions already ex- isting in the mine and above ground.
 The United Verde power house has long been considered in need of stronger foundation, and while the senator is here it is possible that ar engagements will be made affecting this building. Plans are being spoken Of for the enlargement of the plant at Equator, though nothing definite is to be had on the subject.
 Visits of Senator Clark are such rarity here, considering his immense in- terests in this locality. that they nev- CT fail to create considerable of a stir. and the present one is no exception. many rumors being in the air.
 O.. Officers all Gone.
 Jerome was almost offcerless today, Deputy Sheriff Owens and City Mar shal Hawkins being in Prescott to at tend court. Both have made large number of arrests during the past month. and will appear before the grand jury.
 Women in Saloons.
 Fred Ullman, formerly of Prescott. and at present a member of the coun- cil of this city. is said to be circulat- ing petition asking that the wom- en be excluded from the saloons here. The petition is said to be meeting with general approval, some of the saloon men being among its strongest sup porters. There are only three saloons here that make a practice of vaude vile features in which the women take the leading parts.
 Verde Prosperous.
 From one end of the Verde valley to the other come reports of unusual pros perity among the farmers, orchardists, and stock raisers. The berry and fruit yield will be heavier this year than it has ever been in the history of the valley. This is due to the fact that plants and trees are just beginning to bear a great number, as well as the heavy rains, which have soaked the soil. and provided plenty of water for irrigation.
 Laying for Prescott.
 The Jerome hose team has something up its sleeve for Prescott when the~ come together in the tournament to he held in the mountain city on July 4. The local boys have been in practice for some time, nd expect to have a team of flyers that will score first money in possibly all the events.
 Minor Events.
 An exodus of Jerome people to tie coast resorts is expected to start soon.
 JEROME, May 2-At a meeting of the city council tonight, an order was passed directing the city marshal to discontinue issuing permits to women to enter saloons. Heretofore the