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The copper era., 1909-09-02

company 34, ,694 .918 pounds; D. c. com pany g, ,621 1896 pounds; Shannon 16,- 281, ,9S3; New England 1,275, ,235 pounds. As these figures are tEe basis on which the companies are to be taxed they must be absolutely correct. The above figures do not include several million pounds produced annually in the -Clifton-Morenci district by the smaller companies, consequently our output is in the neighborhood of SO,OOO, ,OOO pounds annually.
 The Era has several times made the statement that the Clifton Morenci district produced double the amount of the Globe district, but in this we have been mistaken, as official figures show that the total copper output of the Globe district is but 36, ,42O, ,6S7, leaving a difference of 39, 453, ,445 pounds in favor of this district.
 Since the first of January, 1909, the companies of the Clifton-Morenci district have maintained their usual average monthly outputs, hence there is uo reason why we should anticipate a decrease this year. On the con- trarY, chances are good for material increase in the total figures of the big companies, while the smaller ones can be depended upon for a larger amount than last year. But taking all at its worst we can figure safely on total combined output of 8O,OOO,- 900 pounds.
 Within the next few years the Cliff ton-Morenci district will most as suredly be at the very heels of the Bisbee district, as we are soon to have several new big companies in the dis. friCf
The copper era., 1909-09-02
Actual Copper Figures of CIiftOn-MOrenci
 District.

For several years it has been claimed by the Era and Clifton people that the total copper output of the Clifton Morenci district was 2,OOO,OOO pounds, but official figures, and which by the way were turned in by the companies themselves for taxation, show that our total output during the year 1908 was 75, S74, l32 pounds, representing valuation of S1O,O76,66S The above total is represented by local com panfes as follows: Arizona Copper
The copper era., 1909-09-02

Buckskln Sam took a trip to hotel de Anderson at Solomonville this week as a result of getting mixed up with the city marshal one day the latter part of last week. Sam had an over supply of fire water and did not like it when Marshal Crawford invited him to get off the public street. Sam watched his chance and slipped up behind Crawford and grab bed his gun, and but for the quick action of Crawford Sam might have done some harm. Crawford wrenched the gun from him and peeled Sam one over the head, after which he went to the city jail like a good tel- low. Judge Moder bound him over to await the action of the grand jury,
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THE people of this end of the county and especially the big inter- ests are indignant over the manner in ,rIicb~ the beard of supervisors have tagged on an extra S1.O5 to the tax rate, and this even after the as- sessment roll was increased more than S400,000 over shat of last year. The excuse made tor the raise was that the county had to make up past due bills, but what these past due bills are have never been made public. Before the first ot this year and especially during the campaign the people of the county were led to believe that Graham county was on a level basis and had more money than she needed, but now we must come to county was really running behind; and IS result our assessments were not only raiseG, but we are given the double cross by tagging on an extra Sl.O5. Old timers remember the time when the assessed valuation of Gra- ham county was not more than S4,- 900, 900 and at that time the tax rate was no great burden and the county was showing improvement. Now our assessed valuation is $S ,500,000 and the tax rate is practically the same. S250,00 is all that the county fig ures that it's expenses will be this year, which will be going some. It has been the history of other counties that where the assessment increased the tax rate was reduced, but in Ora ham county it is just the opposite. To the eastern end resident it seems that we are booked to be worked to finish and it is up to the people to co operate with the supervisor of this end of the county and see if we cant at least get a square shake in county affairs. It looks to us that there are entirely too many improvements planned ahead for the west end of the county, while in this end we have absolutely nothing, hence to be plain, it looks as though county division is going to cost us dearly before we get if
The copper era., 1909-09-02

THE Morenci Leader last week came back at us on the proposition of the manner in which Clifton peo- pie were assessed by deputy Thomp- son, and as an argument mentioned the fact that had the people paid their taxes in advance, thereby mak- ing little extra commission for the deputy, they would have gotten off with their assessment as originally planned. This is an excellent state of affairs; just because some fellow does not have the money to pay his taxes on the spot he is compelled to pay a great deal more; but what can the people expect from man who made such a mess of the entire assessment with which he mad anything to do. A glance at the assessment roll now on file in Clifton is all that is necessary to convince one of MT. Thompson's s method. The poor Mexican, who could not help himself, is soaked to practically the full value of his little shack; some others who did not have a stand-in got the same, while others are about what they should be. In the assessment of the better class of dwellings there are also irregularities, which, if it becomes necessary, the ERA will print in order to prove that we are right about our kick. Our idea of an assessor is to treat every body equal and if possible have some regularity.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

WONDER what Graham county is going to do with the S250,00O that will be paid in for taxes for 1909, said a prominent citizen the other day. Why, there is going to be two steel bridges built in the valley; there is going to be sl0,OOO poor farm in the valley; there is going to be a lot of work done on the river bank in the valley. You see the valley has us grabbed-it is a two to one shot.
The copper era., 1909-09-02
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA
Office of the Territorial Auditor

United States of America,l s,
 Territory of Arizona.) se I, W c. Foster, Territorial Auditor of Arizona, do hereby certify that the annexed is a true and complete transcript of the Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Portal Irrigation and Improvement Company" which was filed in this office on the Twenty third day of July, A. D. 1909, at 10 o'clock a. m, as provided by law.
 In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. Done at the city of Phoenix, the Capitol, this 23rd day of July A. D. 1909.
 W. c. FOSTER,
 Territorial Auditor
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of D. Depee, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, administrator of the estate of E. Depee, deceased, to the credit ors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within months after the first pub lication of this notice to the said ad- ministrator at Clifton, Arizona, the same being the place for the trans action of the business of said estate, in said County of Graham.
 IRA HARPER, Administrator of estate of E. Depee, deceased.
 Dated at Clifton this 12th day of August, 1909. 99 09
The copper era., 1909-09-02

Charley Stevens is now working a good force of men on the big tunnel of the Stevens Copper company. Re ports from the mines would lead out siders to believe that the company is meeting with such results as will en- courage it to continue the work. De- velopment work should be continued on this property if possible, as it is one of the best propositions in the Metcalf section.
The copper era., 1909-09-02
The Gold Belt.

The stockholders of the Gold Belt have every reason to be pleased with the manner in which J. Backstein, and other prominent people of Clifton, have taken hold of and are handling the property. The former enterprise was organized just prior to the panic and while it produced over S20,00 from the copper deposits alone, and had developed sufficient gold ore to warrant the erection of a mill, lack of funds compelled shut down of the property. MT. Backstein and his partners have purchased a modern mill of 20 tons capacity and will thoroughly test the ores of the. entire district. Veins that were worked more than 20 years ago by the ar rastra process, evidence of which still exists, will be reopened and as soon as development will warrant, additional capacity will be added to the mill. The Gold Belt owns 20 full claims, very few of which have been systematically sampled; some of the ore recently taken from newly dis covered veins will average S2 to S16 per ton in values. The copper de- posits, of which there are at least 50,O00 tons available, carry about 3 to per cent copper, 40 per cent manga nese, 23O ounces silver and 8 in gold per ton. The conditions of that dis trict are varied, but it is fact capital has taken hold of and made a success of many prospects in Arizona and Nevada with one-half the show ing of the Gold Belt properties. For this reason, and especially so since the work is in charge of practical man, the future prospects of that district are unusually good.
The copper era., 1909-09-02
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOrenci Dis.
 triCt and Surrounding Camps.

I. N. Stevens, superintendent, is going ahead with work in the big tunnel on the Chase Creek copper company property, upon instructions from the head officials of the com pany in the east.
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Territory of Arizola.l ., County of Graham. .

Personally appeared before me. L. Kearney a Notary Public, in and for said Graham County, and c. N. Catlin, known to me to be the presi- dent and secretary, respectively, of the Portal Irrigation and Improvement Company" cor pOratiOn, and acknowledged to me that they executed the foregoing instrument as the free act and deed of said corporation by each of them voluntarily executed for the uses and purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and official seal this 18th day of July, 1909
 l.. KEARNEY,
 Notary Public. My commission expires March 4, 1912
The copper era., 1909-09-02

The Arizona Commercial company, of Globe, which concern is under the management of J. w. Bennie, will be making copper with its own shelter in the near future. This company will be a great addition to that camp.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

In speaking to residents of the Greenlee district an ERA reporter learned this week that mining activi- ties in that section are looking most fayorable. A number of leases are being worked with encouraging re- suits and the Shannon is soon to com mence development work on the fam ous Greenlee group of claims. The Polaris property is being worked by the Southwestern Dev. company and great results are expected. The lay ing of the 1ew water line of the Shannon company and the coutro11 of off the railroad in that section by the same company, leads the old timers to believe that the Shannon will make something of that district when they get started.
The copper era., 1909-09-02
Territory of Arizonal
 County of Graham. SS

l. D. H. Claridge, County of Recorder of said county, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of said amended Articles of IncOr poration, now filed in my said office, as the same appears of record in Book Articles of Incorporation, at pages ?, 3, 4, and of the whole thereof.
 In witness whereof. have hereuntO set my hand and official seal this 16th day of July. 1909 at Solomonville Arizona.
 D. H. CLARIDGE, 7-29-9-2 County Recorder.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

IT IS a good thing that the assess ment of Graham county did not reach s1O,OOO,OOO. If it had taxpayers would have gone broke.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

IT SEEMS to be an easy matter for the valley to get two steel bridges at one shot, but Clifton people remember the time when they tried to get one ard were turned down; if the Arizona Copper company had not built one for us we probably would be waiting for if still
The copper era., 1909-09-02

FOR RENT-3 room house, electric light. Rent SlS.00 water included, Hills flat. Apply at this office.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

W. B. Craner, who has been as- ,sociated with the Shannon copper company for some time in the assay ing department, left yesterday morn- ing for Globe, where he has been transferred to become identified with the Arizona Commercial company, which company is controlled by pee pie who are interested in the Shan non, and of which company MT. Ben- nie is also general manager.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

For first-class dental work call on T. A. Balmer, in Hampton block, East Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-09-02
DEW DROP
 LOU MORRIS, PrOpr.

During the warm weather G%6 we have on exhibition,
 Aamong other curiosities, the smallest schooner in town.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

Grains stop on signal.
 GEORGE A. WAesTAFF,
 Superintandeuf
The copper era., 1909-09-02

Decoctions Compounded Night or Day by the most Polite and Affdble Mixolo- sists on the Western Slope. lnforma- ton furnished about the Bear Dens of the Mogo1ons and Trout Ponds of N. M.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

A difficulty between a Mexican and a Spaniard on Shannon hill Monday afternoon almost resulted in a free for all fight. The Spaniard stabbed the Mexican in the arm and then made his escape. The wound was not serious. Outside of the temporary excite nent no harm was done.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

The Standard copper mines con tinue to make regular shipments of ore to the D. c. company at Morenci and the Copper Queen at Douglas. If the district goes ahead as it should and copper advances in price the Standard can easily increase its monthly tonnage. The company has considerable amount of ore that can be handled under a higher mar ket price.
The copper era., 1909-09-02

It is understood that an important mining deal has been under way in the Clifton-Morenci district for some time. Foreign capital is interested in the transaction and should the deal be consummated there will be a new company in here with several million to spend. We would like to see the promoters get a move on themselves. The more companies operating here the better it will be.
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7-9-9-2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
PLAYERS WIVES TO
 WISH THEM WELL

Among the women who will be at ths train to wiah the team good luck to- night will be Mrs. quese, Mrs. Bliss Mrs. Rockenfield and Mrs. Whiteman This Is the first yisft to Montgomery of Mrs. Bliss and Mrs. Whiteman. Mrs Bliss not conaihG down to M0ntgou1er, Gsss asa ns sd Ans %ss ssssAa ass wsis ss last summer.
 The swift outfieider captured his help. mate In Houston last fall. and since then she has been mp at his home p Illinois, joining her husband In Mont gomery Sunday night.
 Clayton Perry has also broken Into the matrimonial league since last year and last Sunday. just to show his new wife what he could do In the batting line. he tore of three two-baggerS winning the game for the By G'und'
 It's now up to whiteuan to show his new wife what he can do in hit. ting. She awatched his hitting out 1T Texas last summer and he made Q big ger hit than he thought. but he sayi that he Is going to show her better class of batting and base running thii summer than Mhe ever saw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
GEORGE EXPECTED
MANAGER OF AUTO MEET IS DUE
 THIS WEEK.
Following The Lookout Mountain Hill Climb, It Is Believed That Mont goniery Will secure EntryB From Many of the PrOnai-
 ment Drivers.

Homer George the manager of the big auto race meet, which will be run at the Vandiver Park fair grounds. April 27. is expected in this city. witb-
 The Montgomery meet is to be one of the biggest events held in the South. and will be second only to the Mardi Gras meet at New Orleans. which was
 Coming immediately after the Look- out Mountain Hill Climb, it is expected that the leading drivers of the country will participate.
 Montgomery's track Is fast one, and the professional drivers. always in search of records. are hoping to be able to smash the circular track records from one to 100 miles during the Montgomery meet.
 The 100-mile international cham pionship which is proposed will bring together a great collection or crack drivers. strang. Burnham, Robertson. De Palma, and others are expected to participate in this event
 Manager George has assured the local people that he will secure the entry of a great number of these men and Knowing them as he does. there ia no reason why all the leading drivers should not be brought to Montgomery.
 In the racing meet at New Orleans. Blrnham made new worlds recorl for the 100 miles on circular track. and on that occasion he was opposed by Strang. Robertson and De Palma. Since then, these drivers have express ed a desire to meet again in Q 100 mile championship race. and Mortgom- cry was selected as the place for the meet, over Birmingham, because the local track is not only faster. but the death of Stricker in a race with Strang on the Birmingham track. last winter, has made the drivers somewhat shy of going after records on the Magic City track.
 George will arrange for some local races in connection with the big meet, and as there was much interest and rivalry shown In the recent race be- tween two of the local esta blishments. the race finally ending In dispute, 1t Is believed that an interesting match could be arranged between these two same cars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
LAST WORK COMES TODAY Team Leaves Tonight for Nashville.
 FIFTEEN MEN MAKE TRIP Lively is Expected to Pitch Fast Game.
 This wm Be Moving Day All Around,
 as Dir.insAa.. asosiae ana Little Rsck opea ea Fsrsisn Sell.

It wac wet and mean out at the ball lot yestsrday. but Greminger had the squad out both morning and afternoon, putting in as muen of the finishing Touched ss possible, for today will be the last time that the bunch will hase a chance to get q practice workout. put .
 Tonight they VII ,,,o De 1oaoea d inso Nssh. {. 2 vile train. headed for Nashyiiie. nf- forts are being made by Secretary Btlckney and Passenger Agent Bliss of the .lssps sna .S ssst sS. SimSsrs won't have to roll out of their bertns until or o'clock in the morning. With the exception of krebs and Wal Nashviiie, these two being left In Montgomery to be ready for the Sir : mingham games, the Dubs cracking open the season at Capitol Neigh ts north on train No. { tonight will col. feet fares for fifteen men--Colonel Stickney, four outfelders. four infieid- CTS, two catchers and four pitchers,
 cry man of them being 1t and ready for hard battle in Nashville Thurs day. There will be three genes in satSrday--and GrsnInser wlll have i've sure. and possibly six pitchers. to
 Az wss slated in The Advertiser yes bought from Connie Mack, will meet the team in Nashville Thursday morn Ing. and 1t is possible that Thomas vii run down from st Joe and meet the gang. Lively ts in about the best con- dition of any of Greminger's pitchers. and will probably work the fiag-rais- Thomas gets to Nashville, he will work one of the other two games, but If he can't make the Nashville trip. Friday and Saturday games. will possibly be Files and DeBait. as Qreminger will not try to work either Guese or Bliss unless the weather turns good bit warmer than 1t ie now.
 It will be moving day all round to- night. the Climbers jumping to Nash vile. Mobile over to New Orleans. Bir- min8ham to Atlanta and Little Rock fa Marnnhfa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
THE RACES
nesuItn at Jacksonville.

Iacksonviile. Fla, .AprIl 1a;-First race, six furlongs: Tackle, I0S Bur ton) to 1 won. Builoba. Ill (Harty) to 2 second; Charley Lusk, l06 (Han- nan) even third. Time 1iz0 4-5. Sir YaRrant. I. 8. McAlisteI.. Panioue, Gordon Lee. Dona Fl. Melina. Sam
 Second race i've and a half euriongs: O. U. Kid I05. (Murphy) 1 to l won; Emily Almanac, 100 (IIannon) ( to second; Bonaster 100 (3Tannon) 1 to 6 third. Time 1:lA Rose Arkle. Lady Martinez. P. J. Mccarthy Half Sight Prince Alert Tuscan Gold, Kitty Fish CT. Maleeon ran.
 Third race. five and a half furlongs, ERrls Court 1O6 (Reid) 3 to won; Bitter Hand, 11O (Flmn) ? to l seo- ond; Nioless 10b (PauD out third. Time l12 s-5. Willow Plume. Nettie Carita, Variation. Wine Merchant ran.
 Fourth race. i've furlongs--Hallfax l1s tHartyl, 3 to ?. won4 Bosserisn 109 (F'ranklin), 70 1, second: Sally Preton, if4 (Lovell). out, third. Tine, 1;O4 Youthful. Donaldo. Ray Thomp- son ran.
 Fifth race. mils and q quarter: water Lake. los lLoyenl even. won; Alex Grant fo7 eWood1 out. third.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
LAKE BLANKS THE
 WASHINGTON CROWD

Washington, April 13.--Hughes weak ened in the seventh inning of today s game after making a bad throw to sec ond and New York hammered five runs over the plate. defeating Washington 5 to 0. Lake was very effective with runners on bases. one-handed catch by Freeman of McconneIi's line fly Into right was the feature of the game.
 Score RHE. Washington .. 900 900 OOO--0 4 New York .... .000 OO0 5OO--5 2 3
 Batteries-Hughes. Groom and Street Lake and Kleinow. Time, 2:15. Um- pires. Egan and Evans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
emile Furniture O., Iontgomey. Ala.
L GAME
 DEPENDS ON WOMEN


 opening of the baseball
 s. Frank L Chance, wife of
 s champions leader. is out 1rview. declaring that 1t is nen--not the fIixhty, volatile
 the steady, home variety future of the national game vent the game from becoming pasttme, one only for bieach- of men to watch, she believes te women should occupy seats tandstand.
 ore women would forsake whist and pink tea, sofa z $ and kimonas and turn out to D the cleanest sport in the world, would be more robustness and indedness among our sex" Chance said: If women would some out and expand their lungs fresh air by roofing for the team there would be less work Ie doctor"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
MOBILE GETS ONE
 MORE BIG LEAGURR

been closed with Presidant Comistxey Of he White sox for the purchase of Catcher shaw, of the Chicago Ameri cans. Shaw played with the Boston Americans tn 1907.
 Mobile has also bought Catcher Petit from the Shreveport team. He has re- ported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
ProhIblts PrlntlnG odAs.

Albany, N. V, April 13.--A bill de- signed to prohibit the publication in newspapers of betting odds on horse races. passed the Senate today by a vote of 31 to IS, after a spirited de- bate. The bill now goes to the as- semblys
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Payne 2 Ra.ehalI Fnn.

TNshington. April ia.-Representa- ta : Serene Payne. of New York, au- ot the Payne tariff bill, Is . 8l enthusiast. Save talkinr rates, nothing pleases him better Q see Q good game of basebaIi hile the House ig waiting for tate te set on his bill. he will y be soen as frequently at the
 K as at the capitol.