Arizona republican., 1908-01-03
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 AFTERNOON TEA.-The ladies of the First M. E. church will hold tea in the church parlors this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. A cordial welcome is extended 10 all.
 RETURN FROM cALlFoRNlA.-F. J. Trethaway of the NJ. & P. offices. Is back from a trip to California where he has been visiting for several weeks. Mrs. Jrethaway will remain for a short time and visit her parents
 FUNERAL OF MIR. coLE-The fu- neral services of Alexander Cole was held yesterday from the Presbyterian church under the auspices of the C.. A R. and Rev. Henry Martyr Camp bell officiated. The body was inferred in the Rosedale cemetery.
 ELkS lNlTlATE.-Two new mem bers were taken over the road last night at the Elks' lodge and a round of refreshments was served. Committees were appointed to arrange for the Elks' minstrel show which will be giv- en in March.
 A GLOBE TOR-Manager Heard of the Globe branch of the Gila Valley Bank and Trust company. was a Phoenix visitor yesterday. This is one of the institutions which went through the Globe stringency without getting it's wings singed.
 COL. RANDOLPH HERE. - Col. Epes Randolph was in the city yester- day from Tucson on railroad business and in company with C. M. Scott, su- perintendent of the N. & P, went over f., Ia returned to Tucson last night.
 ALHAM6RA DANcE.-There was a very pleasant dance at Alhambra on New Years day. Everyone present had a real good time and enjoyed an occasion long to be remembered by all At F o'clock a display of fireworks was lighted, after which the dance was continued until all were satisfied to retire.
 ExPANSlON-Expa is the motto of the Phoenix Transfer and Express company, which until recently was composed of J. K. Wheat and Harry Troops. C. s. Stevens has now become associated and the company will shortly be incorporated and three new express wagons will be put on the streets. giving them facilities for any
  sort of business.
 ONE OFFENDER. - Justice Kyle had before him one leave-over from the New Years day, who could not keep his good resolution and fell by the wayside. He was Seferino Con- zales and took seven days in jail. The swearing off will cause a stringency in the business of meting out punish ment to the unrighteous for a short time.
 NEW CORPORATIONS. - Articles of the following corporations were filed in the office of the county recorder yesterday: Copper Mountain Asbestos Co, capital stock 5000, ,000; incorpo- rators. F. G. Flames, J. A. Flames. J. c. Stearns, Rio Tinto Development Co.,: capital stock s5.75O.OO0; incorporators. Wm.. Ellis, R. A Marshall: Hugh Creighton CO. capital stock. s1O0,O0O; incorporators. Harold s. Creighton, Hugh H. Creighton, C. W. Iverson
 PLEASING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A telegram was yesterday received by Dr J. w. Foss, president of the board of trade, in acknowledgement of the message of reorganization sent to pr. James Douglas of Bisbee. on New Years eve. The message was from Walter Douglas and reads as follows: Your telegram received. I will for ward it to Dr. Douglas in New York wish to thank you in his name for the sentiments expressed and for your kind greetings for the New Year"
 LOS ANGELES vlSlToR-Dr. J. L. Johnson of Los Angeles is in town for a few days on mining business. He has been looking around the city somewhat and attended the racing matinee on Wednesday. He says he is very much impressed with the fine horses h. has seen, with the agricul tural displays and resources and al- together finds the valley better place than he expected.
 cOCHlSE COMES THROUGH. - Territorial Treasurer Kirkland yes terday received from the treasure of Cochise county a nice little emittance of S125,34I06, which is snug little sum to be handed so soon after Christ mas. It is the territory's portion of the taxes of the county collected dur ing the first quarter after the annu- al payment becomes due. There will De HnOTe to IoiioN' put oI course tle next payments will be smaller as this represents the cream of the annual harvest. Last year during a similar collection period, the treasurer sent in $66, ,10S.13. The difference is a very appreciable one and is due to the pro- visions of the new bullion tax law.
 INCORPORATION FEES. The fees collected by the territorial auditor for the incorporation of new companies during the month of December. to s2659.40 as against s55954O for December of last year. This is a decrease of over 90 per cent and while it is little startling. it only emphasizes the prosperity of Arizona over that of the rest of the world. Most of the incorporatiOn fees come