Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-18
News of the State
 in Condensed Form

,eedqusrttrs at San Francesca. Tuc- on is not only to have new Southern Pacific railroad shops in place of those burned two years ago, but it seems c act the, Tucson will te chosen ss the lite for one ot the largest plants ou the road from New Orleans to Seattle.
 After an extended tour through the western states, Sam White, H. Scar. brough and Barney Holland will s', rive in Tucson Saturday night or Sun. day by automobile, enroute to their home in Weatherford. reaas. They left Texss May l9. striking to ths and passing through the states of Oklahoma, Colorado, Wy- ominR. Utah Nevada ard California to San Francisco.
 A cattle desl was made iu Tucson Tuesday through the sale of eco Son- ora steers by G. E. Angulo to F. Gun. termsn of Calexico, Cal. through J. F. Ronstadt. The steers are for fall delivery and are thres-yesr. olds. They brought . high price of $as per head, making the deal total sl6.. 800.
 By late ruling of the Southern Pacific passenger department. all military movements by train ailI henceforth be handled direct with the passenger headquarters in San Fran cisco instesd of with the local pss- senger department io Tucson as here. tofore. This particularly concerns movements of regular army troops and from along the Mexican border.
 According to cd vices received from Jerome, the Arizona Power company has started building line from Pc. land Junction to Stoddard to serve electricity to the Copper Queen Go d Mining company and other mine centers along the route, of about seven miles in length. The current will be ready to turn on inside of thirty dave The Copper Queen will be the princi.. pal consumer. contracting for 100 horsepower per day for the present .
 Arizona fair to be held ct PhCenix, October 2S to November 2, will be bigger than ever World fanous drivers in suto rsces Harness races will include world famous horses. Fourth cavalry with mounted band will be in attendance. Entries and various exhibits will make eplendid chow
 Arizons's mining situation improv- ing. Price of copper brings many properties again into operation. Ari- zons lesds in copper production. To- tal yield in 1909 was 3O5. 5O6 39O pounds. The yield in 1910 was 297, 49l, ,l5l pounds, valued ct $37 ,7sI .- 376.
 Arisons forest reserves reduced by l06 $40 acres. This land has been transferred to grazing ranges. Cattle men report ranges in fine shape and stock in excellent condition.
 William s, Curtner, recently Of Merced. Cal, who died of tuberculosis while being brought to Douglas from McNesl for treatment last Saturday was not poverty stricken. A search of his clothing made by Coroner Speed shortly after the arrival of the body, revealed the fact that two notes of hand aggr+gsting $2.2OO and other valuable pspers were in his possession when he passed awsy.
 Plans for the celebration of the Mexicsn Independence day. Septem- Der l6. ct Tucson. have been made to . point where . part of the program has been outlined.
 The Mormon church will hold its next semi-snnusl national conference in Salt Lake on Oct. 4.6, and the rail roads will probably grant special fares to those who desire to attend.
 It was reported in railroad circles that congress has sppropri. ated sa5. 900 for another examination Of the Box Canyon railroad extension srd Casa Grsnde reservoir site pro- ieot.
 Several Pima county stockmen will attend the meeting of the Cochise County Stock Grosers' association | which will meet in Douglas on the ' 18th.
 There is . move on foot to sink mother we'll ct willcox to prospect Or srsssiss water.
 Ed L. Pssrhsn. formerly convic Is che ststs ps'son se Florence, who sss arrested Ihursdsy evening. ,hsrgsd with passing forged cheeks, 'itsr having nade . folI confession of , ,s guilt. vhils lodged ia the Phosaix (