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, 1907-12-20
WYOMING REVENUE LAWS.

Notwithstanding the generous abuse
biennially heaped upon the Wyoming
legislature. each assembly enacts some
good laws and those of a revenue pro,
ducing character have been particu'
larly prominent in recent years. The
law passed by the Seventh Legislature
levying a tax OH the output of Wyo'
ming mines is all right, as far as II
goes, and is yielding some revenue,
but not enough. The tax is laid IN the
net revenue and the producing compa'
MES manage to make such a showing
of expense that we get but little out OF
1t. The law, however, Is on the sta
tute books inc no legislature will dare
weaken it. Some legislature will have
to strengthen 1t.
For instance, in 1906 the coal, iron
and copper mines of Wyoming produc'
ed 6,O0O,0 900 tons OF ore. They return
ed but $l,71O,612.23 for taxation under
the mine tax law. Had they paid a tial
rate of one zen a ton, the revenue to
the state would have been last year
$50, 900, enough to have more than paid
the salaries of every state officer. They
paid nothing like one cent per ton, yet
the price OF coal has been raised al.
most a dollar n ton and the average
price to the consumer in Wyomiss is
between IS and Sc per ton.
The people are beginning to think
very seriously about this mine tax
business, and they are no longer i'm
pressed with the fact that the amount
collected is in any sense a burden o,
calculated to check or discourage min
ing development in this state.
The state, county, city and school
district depository law is doing a great
deal of good and yielding about $4,000
annually to the state alone. The re-
turns to the counties. cities and school
districts is much more in the aggre
gate. The inheritance tax law is grow
ing in popularity with the people, as
they see the results of its operation.
The estates of Charles f. Miller ant
Il. Davis Carey yielded $4,000 undel
this Law.
That the law is a just nj is exem
pliied in the case Of Mr.. Miller par
ticularly. He spent his life, that is, hi,
business years. in Cheyenne. He made
his money here. He was unmarried
and had no heirs in this state. Dur
ing all those years his property wa:
protected by our laws. At his dealt
he ~beQueathed nothing to Cheyenne OF
any other city or state institution
With the exception of the amount &C
cruing to the state under the inheri
lance tax law and the small commission
paid for the careful administration O
his estate, all the money he made herr
will be taken away.
The inheritance tax law has ais
come to stay.-Wyoming Tribune.
, 1907-12-20
A BENEFIT FOR THE LITTLE
ONES.

Postmaster General Meyer is likely
to become the most popular cabinet
officer in the nation; at least he will
be u the little ones come to understand
that It is his order that takes to gen
erous-hearted people all the commune
cations addressed to Santa Claus.
Hitherto 1t has been the order OF the
postofice department that all such com.
m~unications should go to the dead-let-
ter office, 1t being held that letters ad-
dressed to a mythical person could not
be delivered to anyone. Mr.. Meyer.
being a practical, hard-headed bust
ness man, does not gre with this
shelf-worn idea and rules that such
letters may be delivered to any person
who will agree to take are of them
and respond to the requests of the lit
tie ones who thus seek to get In
touch" with the white-whiskered myth
who is presumed to act as annual
chimney-sweep.
In the large cities are doubtless thou
sands Of children who get little If any
recognition on Christmas day. They
are denied the happiness OF more ia
vored children and write to Santa
Claus In the hope that in some manner
their appeals may reach the toyland
headquarters. In the past many PEG
pie have sought o have these missiyes
of happiness and hope turned over to
them, in order that-they might ave the
pleasure Of making the thousands OF
little ones happy. The request has
invariably been denied, Postmaster
General Meyer being the first official al
the head of that department to take
the responsibility of delivering these
letters through any other channel thar
the dead letter ONCE.
II this order is permitted to stant
from year to year, there is every pros
pect that 1t will make a considerable
increase in the amount of frstclas'
matter during the month Of Decembe,
of each year, as the chance of gettin,
a present will induce many a little to
to write a letter who would have 9th
erwise forgone the pleasure. But NJ
matter how large the business, 1t will
bring nothing but happiness.
, 1907-12-20
THE TELLER BILL
IS GIVEN QU|ETuS
MEASURE To RELIEVE ENTRY
MEN ON MINING CLAIMS FROM
ASSESSMENT WORK DONE.
CoIoraaa=Senator Able to Get Favor
able Report from Committee, But
Senator carter-of Montana oppos.
ed-objeeted to as Giving Too
Much Power to Spectators.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 20.-When
the senate, on Senator Carriers motion,
went into executive session yesterday
afternoon, a q%uietus vas given Senator
Teller's bill to relieve entrymen on
mining claims from FORGETTING their en-
tries for failure to perform assess
ment work upon them during 1907.
Secured Favorable Report.
A favorable report on the bill was
secured by polling the committee on
mines and mining, and Senator Teller
called it up for passage. Senator Car
ter led the opposition to the bill and
before the vote was called for moved
to go into executive session. The mo
ton carried.
No Time to Pass Bill.
As the senate will have but one more
sitting this year and under agreement
will transact only routine business on
that day, there will be no further op'
p%ortunity to pass the bill within the
time it would be effective to prevent
forfeiture of claims for failure to per
form this years work.
Some Of the Objections.
The principal objections to the pro-
posed legislation we're that it would af.
ford no relief to bona fide prospectors
and miners, but would give emporium
ity to spectators and corporations
filing upon groups of claims. to use
them as a basis for promoting fake
mining companies to bleed innocent
investors.
, 1907-12-20
Hint to, speed Manlaes.

When l read, about how Mrs. Rob
ert M. Thompson took a eight-ysar.
old boy, whit she had run ovah in
her kerridge. straight to a hospital
wheah she had endowhd q bed of huh
own" said the Kentucky colonel, Il
couldn't hep thinhin' whut a good
thing 1t would be II all OF these heah
pepul whut owns kerridses and; auto.
mobiles would build Q hospital all
theiah own wheah they could hubby
with theiah victims In the same way
the minnit they had succeeded in dis.
ablin' them. A soht Of cooperative
kerridge and automobile disahlin' o..
Establishment, as it wuh. Don't you
think that would be a good ideah1
HUH"
, 1907-12-20
STATE R E

A Court Error
Down in Douglas they have had the
courts wrestling with a case concern
ing the Observation-Disclosures
homeforahis-goods. He owed his home
merchants a heap, n then he let
them think abor.it while he sent his
money away to help somebody who
wouldn't help Douglas at all. When
the goods arrived the home merchant
attached them to satisfy his own
claims. The case was dismissed be
cause it was shown that the man need
ed the goods for his own sus
tenance. The court held that it is nee
essary for the man to live-wherein
We think the court was in error.-Ther
mopolis Record.
, 1907-12-20
japanese Emlora.,no e. Java.

A great many Japanese are now
.migrating to Java The movement
appears to be conducted in q sys.
;ematic manner, the number Of Japan
ese settling in each large town being
proportioned to the size Of the town.
Most Of them are either opening
furnished. lodging houses or are en-
gagged as BARRIERS. small shopkespers
and assistants in stores. A few. how.
over, are professors Of the Japanese
language in the Chinese schools.
, 1907-12-20

Cough yourself into a fit of spasms
and then wonder why you don't &c.
we'll. II you will only try a bottle OF
Billiards. Horehound Syrup your cough
will be a thing Of the past tits a posi-
tive cure for coughs, influenza, bron'
chitis and all pulmonary diseases. One
bottle will convince you-at your drug
gist. Csc, soc and 81. Sold by L. ].
Mills, A Druggist.
, 1907-12-20
Bankers Growing Favorable

The attitude of national bankers
throughout the country is growing
more favorable to q law kuaranteaing
deposits and II congress is really look.
ing for an opportunity to enact a law
that will benent the whole people. and
at the. same time help the banking
business Of the country. 1t can do no
better than to enact such q law.-Big
Horn. County News
, 1907-12-20

PILES cURED1ltzo TO - DAYS.
PAZOl OINTMENT H. guaran4eedote
cure and cast Of Itching. Blind, Bleed
lag or Protrudlng Piles. In. 6 to IA days
or money refunded. soc. mwl
, 1907-12-20
Word MAKING,

is that young woman an au.
thoressf"
NO" answered the mar who dis
likes affected forms Of speech; she
Is a newspaper r~eporteress."
, 1907-12-20

GET YOUR RoPING, HOLLY, MIS-
TLEToE. WREATHs AND XMAS
BELLS. THEY ARE THE FINEST
EVER SEEN IN LARAMIE AT THE
GEM CITY GROCERY co. 11Ot2
, 1907-12-20

CHRISTMAS TREE APPLES, 4
LBS. 25e. THE LARAMIE GROCERY
COMPANY. 1903
, 1907-12-20

--latest sTYLEs or GOLD ELoiN
AND WALTHAM LADIES' WATCHES
Attic LARAMIE JEWElRY co, If
, 1907-12-20

FINE NEW LOT OF ORANGES
AND LEMONS JUST IN, 2se DOZEN
AND UP. SMITH & HARVEY. 1l0t3
, 1907-12-20
FINE

WE CHALLENGE INSPECTION
AND WE MAKE THE STATEMENT
THAT FINER POULTRY CAN'T Be
FOUND IN THE CITY. ALL YOUNG
AND FAT.
Turkeys,
Geese,
Ducks,
Chickens.
The. Cash Market Go.
, 1907-12-20

Weekly Republican only s. = year
, 1907-12-20
For-thenBoy

We certainly have the things a
boy sets his heart on and even II
you've three Of four of them In your
family you needn't look further
we a satisfy them all.
Air Rifles.
Winchester 22's, ~ to 81.
Pocket Knives, all sizes, very eea.
sonabIy priced.
Barney & Berry Skates, Csc to
$3.50.
Studebaker Wagons-They will!
outIast half a dozen other wagons
as well made as the big studebak.
ers. They'll last a generation of
boys.
Tools of all descriptions; good
ones Buy him a few at a time and
they'll last.
, 1907-12-20
II He'Sa CoWman

We can supply his wants 70 a T.
Silver inIaid, Hand Forged Bits and
Spurs, Saddles, full hand and Dor
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Work to Commence on Clifton Northern.

President Dell M. Potter, of the Clifton Northern railroad, announces that he will commence work from North Clifton next week on the mine railroad which is to connect the mines of the eastern end of the Greenlee district with the railroads and smelters of Clifton. With fairly good weather MT. Potter expects to have the road completed to Evans Point by the first day of April. He has experienced considerable trouble in securing rails for the road but has a carload en route, and by purchas- Ing in small lots at different places he has been fortunate in securing enough to complete the road to Evans Point.
 The charter for the new road was filed with the territorial secretary, hence the company is in legal shape to do business. The company will own its equipment of cars and engines, and will do a general carry ing business, which will be of the greatest possible importance to the mines ot that section of the camp.
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Says Green Mine is Not All Paid For.

George Mitchell claims that the Greene Cananea Copper Company is at the present time operating a prop erty only partly paid for. MT. Nit chell, who claims to have been the first to locate the Cananea camp and who developed the Greene Consoli- dated Company, in an interview the other day made the following rather significant remarks:
 q bought that portion of the Greene Consolidated which is the big producer originally from William c. Greene and his associates and turned it over to the Cobra Grande Company. Then I sold the Cobre Grande to the Greene Consolidated. In my contracts with Greene I turned over only that part of the stock of the Cobre Grande that 1 was paid for. 1 still retain nearly one-third, and there is outstanding about 40 per cent of the stock. This minority is now suing Greene and the Greene Consolidated for recognition"
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Pure Food Law.

The pure food law, which went into effect on the first day of January, seems to be causing the merchants throughout the territory no end of trouble. Under the ruling it seems that all dealers who offer goods not properly labeled are subject to fine of S200 for each offense. The terri tories, it seems, are on a different basis from the states, in some re- spects, but acting secretary of agri- culture, w. NJ. Hayes, has replied to merchants in Arizona asking for in- formation that "All goods on hand in territories must comply with law be- fore effecting sale" It would be well for all local dealers to comply strictly with the law, otherwise they may be put to great inconvenience and expense.
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Calumet & HeCIa.

The Calumet & Hecla stands pre- emineutly at the head of the worlds list of native copper producers, an exalted position from which it will not be dethroned for long term of years, during which period the prop erty will continue to enrich its for tunate shareholders probably at rate even greater than that of re- cent years, as the outlook for this wonderful mine was never so bright as at present.
 The past week recorded a new high price for the shares of the Calumet & Hecla, notwithstanding which they are still the cheapest of any of the Michigan mines. It is no secret that control of this prop erty could not be secured at Sl20O per share. It is interesting to note in this connection that the early devel- opment work was rewarded with ra- ther indifferent results, and that be- fore the close of the year 1865 the stock was selling at just S1 per share.
 Daily rock shipments from the con glomerate frequently run as high as $500 tons, to which are added about 600 tons, from the workings of the Osceola vein. The new mine being developed on the Kearsage vein will be a varying factor for some little time, though of late it has been sup plying some very good rock. During the coming year a big increase is contemplated from the workings on the Osceola vein. which will probaly furnish a full quota of rock to the stamp soon to go into commission.
 Sixteen inclined shafts have been opened on the conglomerate lode, of which number Il are still in active commission, though the ground south ot Nos. and 10 is tightening up rapidly. The underground openings are always kept well advanced, and at the present rate of production are considered ample for more than 10 years.
 The Calumet x Hecla enjoys the distinction of possessing the deepest inclined shalt in the world. This shaft is No. f, which has an actual dept on the plane of the conglome- rate of SlO0' feet, or more than a mile and half. It is bottomed at the tamarack boundary.
 1 There is excellent reason to be. 1 1ieve that the Calumet X, Hecla nrO- ductien for the current year will be approximately 95,O0O,00O pounds, of which more than 6,O0O,OOO pounds were secured from the company; workings on the Osceola vein At intervals copper was being produced at a rate equal to 10O,OOO,O0O pounds per annum, a record that promises to be eclipsed in 1907.-Boston News l Bureau.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

As THE date draws near for the convening of the legislature, many suggestions for new laws are being made by the newspapers. Among other important matters should be a plan to put the penitentiary upon a self-supporting basis. In New Mex ico the penitentiary is run at a profit while the Arizona penal institute is conducted at an annual expense of more than $6O,OOO. There is no good reason why our criminals should be supported in idleness at the expense of the tax payers. They should be given employment, and if this can not be done at Yuma, then the penitentiary should be moved to a central location in the territory and arrangements made whereby the con- victs can be put to work.
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Jamaica City is Destroyed By an Awful
 Earthquake.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-The Western Union is in receipt of advices that Kingston, Jamaica, has been de- stroyed by an earthquake with much loss of life.
 This announcement was issued by the Western Union:
 Communication with Kingston, Jamaica, caused apparently by an earthquake.
 "Later advices are that land line communication is to with five miles of Kingston. Traffic may be ac- cepted at the sender's risk, subject to heavy delay.
 ''It is reported that Kingston was destroyed by earthquake with much loss of life"
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Mexican RevOIutiOnists Get Light Sen
teIceS.

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Jan. 15.-The sentence of revolutionists Sarabia and Candles to seven years and one month; Vicente de la Tore to five years and six months; Eduardo Con- zales to three years and six months; Nemesie Tejedo to two years and six months, and thirteen others to one and two years is announced.
 Forty rurales started with them to Mexico City. Most of them have ap- pealed to the circuit court in Mexico City.
 The light sentences are surprise.
 The first four named will go to Ulua, the rest to the military prison.
 It was generally believed that the revolutionists, in view of the strength of the evidence against them, would be ordered shot as an example to others, but the sentences are considered light in all quarters.
 These are the men who were ar rested in Juarez, Chihuahua, Jimenez, Parral and other places few weeks ago on charges being mixed up in a plot to start revolution against the Mexican government. They were arraigned here in open court last week and the affair was more or less exciting as several of the defendants made very bold, defiant speeches.
 Judging by the sentence of the men being rendered so soon after ar raignment; they put up very little 1afaoca
The copper era., 1907-01-17

The Arizona Copper company is doing some extensive work along the Frisco river from the wagon bridge to the railroad bridge. When con- pleted there will be no danger of the waters from the Frisco on the west side above the railroad bridge. The con- pany is also doing splendid work along the river near the hospital. As soon as this work is completed to the bridge the citizens of Hills ad- dition will take up the work and ex- tend it below the old school house, which will afford protection to that part of town. The Chase creek peo- pie have been little slow in getting together, but thelr places of inn provement are about completed, and they will soon have the work under way.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

It is reported that an effort will be made to have the legislature pass a bill providing for the reduction of railroad fares to three cents mile in New Mexico, paterning after the but one road in New Mexico which charges three cents mile for pas sengers between local points and that is the Colorado and Southern. The rate of fare on this road from Fort Worth to Trinidad is .three cents a mile.
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Randolph Sues Lindsay, Greene, Et Al.

One of the largest suits that has been filed in Cochise county in some time involving $3OO,OOO was filed this week in Cochise county by Epes Ran dolph vs. Lycurgus Lindsay, w. c. Greene and the Cananea Copper company. The action is brought against Lindsay in particular, the others being parties to the suit to perfect the case on injunction pro- ceedings. The case involves 5000 shares of Cananea Central stock.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

Lem Scott was a passenger on the Morenci Southern Thursday morning. He will visit for some time in Colo rado and California points, after which he will proceed to Salt Lake City on a mission of grave import ance. Rumor has it that MT. Scott is to bring back one of Salt Lakes bellies as his bride and upon his ar rival he will be heartily greeted by his many friends.-Leader.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

TIE almost continual rains of the present winter cause many to believe that a climatic change is taking place throughout the southwest. People who have long resided in the country claim that they have never before seen so much rain during the winter months. Many believe that the Salton Sea is responsible for the increase of moisture, but scientists do not agree with this opinion.
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting ot the stockholders of the Polaris Mining and Milling company, of Clifton, Arizona, will be held at the directors room in the First National bank building at 10 o'clock a. ID. on the 18th day of Jan uary 1907, the same being the 3rd Wednesday in January.
 By order of the Board of Directors.
The copper era., 1907-01-17
Fire at Stafford.

The Stafford Hotel, owned by Chas. Freeman of Clifton, was burned this morning at o'clock.
 U. M. Lige Williams, who had re- tered but an hour before, was burned to death. The contents of the build ing were a total loss, estimated at about 5000.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

The flood of the present week has again temporarily put the Clifton Water company out of business, the pumping plant being submerged by several feet of water. The present service is being supplied in the main part of town by the pumps of the A. c. company, while the residents of Hills addition secure theirs from the Whipple works.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

The Mcdonald Stock company are giving nightly entertainments at the Prettyman opera house. In their musical selections the McDonalds are the best of their class on the road. The company as a whole is a strong one, but the bad weather so far this week has prevented a good attendance.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

About 3 o'clock Friday morning, the family of Jas. E. Harvey, who occupy Miss Rose Hills residence, were awakened by the smell of smoke. They searched the house carefully but could find no fire, but still the smoke continued. Mir. Harvey then woke up Henry Hill, and together they searched the premises, with the same result Finally MT. Harvey cut a hole through the floor near the fireplace, and there discovered a bed of coles, which only needed ventilation to cause serious fire. The fire was ac- counted for by a small crack in the cement hearth, through which it is supposed the timbers were ignited. This fire shows the necessity for care ful inspection of all cemented hearthS
The copper era., 1907-01-17

LOCAL mine owners and prospectors should get busy. Let them get their property into condition as rapidly as possible, for there will soon be de- mand for mines of merit.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

Col. Tom Stevens of the Dew Drop, being unable to procure a merry-get- around, has borrowed a singing slot machine, and nightly can be seen explaining it's wonderful mechanism to an admiring throng.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

M. P. Farrer, late of San Fran cisco, has secured the cottage op posite the First National Bank, and in short time he will open an up- to-date tailoring establishment. MT. Farrer is q practical tailor, and ex- poets to soon build up profitable bt1SinASS
The copper era., 1907-01-17

THE citizens of Chase creek have taken the initiative to secure county division. Almost everybody in the county will join in the movement.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

It seems that MT. Roosevelt had good open shot at wild gobbler in Virginia, but missed. It's only the hits that count, MT. President.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

Stock companies incorporated. If you have stocks or bonds for sale, let me try to sell them for you. George M. Kellogg, Broker. 540 ElliCott Square, Buffalo. 1t
The copper era., 1907-01-17

LOST-Small Leather Note Book containing two stamp pictures and gold medal from New Orleans Jocky club. Return to John Freeman at Jeff Dunagan's saloon and receive reward.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

FOUND-Between Clifton and Mo- renci, ladies hand bag. Owner can recover same by calling at this office and paying for ad.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

SauSa6eS. The Milwaukee Sau-
 sages) that made Smiths store famous. Try them.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

FOUND.-On South Clifton road, a watch. Owner can secure same by calling at this office and paying for ad.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

FOR SALE-A good 4-room house in Hills addition cheap. See L. w. Blinn Lumber Co.
The copper era., 1907-01-17

Fish and game in season at the Clifton Meat and Cold storage mar ket,