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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
lHELLol WAR TAX is
PUT ON TELEPHONES
One Cent Collected on All Messages
Costing Fifteen Cents or More.


DENVER, Dec. 1.-The far reach
ing effects Of the European war win
J be felt in a small way by telephone
: users, according to the announcement
made here today by the United
States Internal Revenue Department.
The new federal revenue tax on teIe-
phone and telegraph messages went
into effect on this date all over the
country, and government tax of one
cent will be collected for every mes
sage amounting to fifteen cents or
over
Officials of The Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph Company,
operating in the seven mountain
states, have been busy for the past
month notifying exchanges in all parts
of the system of the manner in which
this tax is to be collected and turned
over to the government. Notices have
been sent to each of the 25O,000 SUBJ
scribers in the system and placards
containing the provisions of the new
law are to be posted in every pay
station. According to the law all long
distance messages amounting to fif-
teen cents or over are taxed one cent,
whether from private telephones or
from public or pay stations. Toll calls
from private telephones will be
counted by. the company and taxed in
lump sum ON the monthly BILL Pay
station customers will be required to
drop a penny. in the coin box OF the
telephone when their call is made.
There will be no. tax on local mess
sages where no toll charge is made.
The effect of this new law will be
interesting in all this western country
where the number of pennies In circu-
lation is proportionately small. Ac-
cording to officials of the United
States Mint in Denver, all pennies are
coined in Philadelphia and shipped
through the local mint and sub-treas-
ury for distribution , No shortage of
pennies is anticipated, as the banks
throughout the country have been sup
piled in the last few weeks.
In some cases( according to officials
of the telephone company, the cost of
collecting the tax from the public sta
tions will exceed the tax itself but
the new law is stringent and requires
the collection to be made on every
call.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
COPPER TRAFFIC is HELD UP BY
MEN IN SHIPPING BUSINESS
Failure to consign Shipments to UIti-
mate Destination In Neutral coun-
tries is All Standing in Way of In
dustry.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The fail
ure of American copper shippers to
make clear the ultimate destination
of shipments to neutral countries is
still impending the restoration of trade
in that traffic according to views of
British officials here Many shipments
it is found are made "to order''against
demands of the British government.
Guarantees have been obtained
from several neutral countries by
Great Britain that copper received by
their ports will be used for domestic
consumption only and it is insisted
that the final destination must be
shown by manifests to prevent the
cargoes seizure.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04

PHOENIX, Dec. 1.-'Hang them
one at a time," was the word sent by
the State Board of Control this after
noon to Warden R. B. Sims. of the
State prison. The Board refused to
permit the erection of special scat
fold for the hanging bee" on Decem-
Der 10.
Governor Hunt said scaffold in
the jail yard would have an undesira-
BILE effect on the other prisoners.
The list to- hang was today re-
duced to six when the governor was
notified that Richard Dayton Tally,
w. w. Kermeen. francisco Garcia,
Atha Leonard andt John Tomlfn had
succeeded in getting applications for
new trials beforesthe Supreme court )
The governor has practically de-
cided to test in the courts the law
revoking his pardoning, reprieving
and committing power and will endea-
.yor to- have it taken direct to the
State Supreme court
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
WILD DASH BEING MADE
FOR THE PIE COUNTER,

PHOENIX, Nov. 24.LJobs with
the second Arizona state legislature
are going to be at a premium
Already the hungry ones are crowd
ing up to the pie counter.
z Arthus C. Pearsons, who was
reading clerk of the senate during
the second and third special ses-
sions of the first legislature, is look
ing for the chief clerkship of the
upper house this time. He claims
to have the support of Dr. w. P.
Sims, one of the two candidates for
president of the senate Pearson
registers from Bisbee
l.. F. Sweeting of Clifton is again
a candidate for chief clerk of the
lower house. He served through
the legislative sessions of 1913. But
Peter j. Munich, of Nogales, his
assistant in that memorable year, is
out after the bigger job this time.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04

on the first Monday and Tuesday of
March, June, and December of each
year, while on the third Monday and
Tuesday of August of each year ex-
aminations are also held.
Greatly Decreased Attendance
The records of the office of School
J w. Aker show that
Cliftou's public school attendance
has for the year great decrease
over that of last year. On November
81, 1914, the average daily attendance
for the month until that date was
544. 2. This rapid decrease is largely
attributed to the prevalence of small
pox. However, the attendance of
October Of this year, the daily aver
age, is S39 in comparison with the
daily average of 1920 for October,
1913.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04

City Health Physician L. A W.
Burtch states that at present the
number of cases of smallpox under his
supervision is eight, and that all of
these are convalescent, and we'll to-
ward recovery. This gradual de-
crease in the number of cases is an
Indication that the authorities are
keeping the malady well in hand, and
that probably before many weeks
Clifton will be completely clear of the
epidemic which for a time taxed to
the limit the energies of the city.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
city Council PetItioned-

At special meeting held by the
city council on the evening of w ed
nesday, December 2, several citizens
pefftioned the body that connecting
road, about nine hundred feet in length
be built from the building state
highway to a point near the railway
station at the A. G.. company's new
smelter. The council took the mat
ter under adVisement, and will prob
ably soon render an opinion. The
facilitating of traffic is the argument
advanced by those in favor of the
construction
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
MeteaIf District No. 10.

State and County. -. -. :. 81 .15
Bond Interest. =. 80. :. ..., .03
Sinking Fund.-. -. ..... .O3
Consolidated Bond Interest. -. .04
Manual Training. -. 80. .O4
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
ATTORNEY GENERAL
RESIGNS HIS
OFF ICE

PHOENIX, Dec &c P. Bullard
resigned today as attorney general
of Arizona. effective Dec. s. Gov.
Hunt accepted the resignation and
will most likely appoint Wiley Jones
to fill out Billiards. term, which ends
Dec. 81.
Billiards. resignation reads:
Nov. 80, 1914.
To His Excenency, the Governor OF
the State of Arizona,
The Hon. Geo. w. P. Hunt,
Phoenix, Arizona.
Dear Sir:-E desire to herewith ten
der my resignation as attorney general
al of the state Of Arizona, the same
to take effect on the 5th day of Dec
-ember, 1914. My reasons for pre-
senting this RESIGNATION are two-fold:
First: have been offered employ
ment which must be either accepted
or rejected at once, the acceptance
of which would, to some extent be in
compatible with the duties of my Of
flee.
Second: Certain matters will arise
before the first of the year which will
largely come within the duties of my
successor in office. 1 am very certain
that his opinion and mine, as to the
law relative to those matters, differ
and I feel. therefore, such being the
case, that it is only fair to him to
tender my resignation, in order that
matters that pertain largely to his
administration may be controlled by
him from now on.
An early acceptance of this resigna-
tion is desired. Yours very truly,
G. P. BULLARD.
'I regret that Mr. Bullard feels
he should resign before the conclu-
sion of his term,' said the governor.
81 accept his resignation in accord
ance with his wishes. !"
The governor communicated today
with Jones, who is now in Tucson
pursuing his duties as assistant
United States attorney Jones said
he could take hold of the office at
once if necessary.
Jones becomes attorney general of
the state Jan. 1, having been elected
to the office on the democratic ticket
at the November election.
Asked for a further statement of
his resignation. Bullard said: Il have
several employments in view among
which are the attorneyships for a
couple of large corporations
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04

Crocker Land. which Perry claimed
to have discovered at the time he
annexed the north pole to his fame,
is now said by explorers on the spot
to be only myth. Aheml And few
more ahemsi
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
Franklin District No. 2z.
$1.58
Laine Passes Cases.

Upon the regular monthly examina-
ton Of the calendar of the Superior
Court, Judge Lame on Monday, Nov.
80, passed the following cases to
hearing at date not set: The Bank
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04
'"HANe THEM ALL AT ONCE"

Six of Eleven VIII Die on December
19-7oard of Control Refuses Sep
arate Scaffolding for Hanging All
Condemned at One Time. Five Of
Eleven Secure another Breath in
Appeals to High Court.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-12-04

For its future growth and develop
ment this country must look largely
to the marriage market.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
EXACT CAUSE OF AUSTR0-SERB WAR

Austria Sva that the pnSavic movement Bo
that immediate punishment be melted out
those the Belgrade plot against Ahdue Franz Ferdn
and, recently assassinated at saraevo.
Servia Austria delivered utmatum the
Saturday which
Emperor osephs
The ultmaU that Serva should dsclaim all
sy plot; that Servia should promise do her best
the panSlavc activities
Of her subjects in Austria.
reply Austrian office
the nulfy the
demand.
Following Servi which the dual monarchy
took exceptions began preparations for war:
neghbo relations with the dual
monarchy.
necessity maintaining such relations the Sean
all demands Ausriaung
which will all criminal acts and dis
orders in neighboring countries
the will in all sincerity do
intense desire for friendly relations with
the dual monarchy"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
SUFFRAGETTES CREATE
SENSATION IN DEBATE

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 3.-In spite
of the counter attraction of the fair,
on the suffrage debate at the auditor
ium was centered the intense interest
Of hundreds of people. r. B. Griffith
presided and Miss Jane Thompson of
the National suffrage association re-
presented the affirmative side and Miss
Majorie Dorman the negative, Both
speakers were literally applauded and
held the attention of their audiences
throughout. Miss Thompson created a
sensation by stating that the people
now opposing suffrage opposed Prof
essor Ladd in his efforts for pure food
and to keep out snuff in this state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
First War Shots Fired On Russian
Border; German Balloon Wrecked
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY
THURSDAY, JULY 80, 1914.

THURSDAY, JULY 80, 1914.
Harold Thorkelson is the guest of
relatives here for a time, from Fergus
Falls, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White and sons
have moved back to their home in
town from their Chautauqua camp.
Mrs. Galipo and son were passengers
on No. Z this morning for jamestown
to take in the performance of Ringing
Brothers circus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Gray autoed to
Fargo yesterday to attend the circus
and if the roads permit, they will re-
turn home today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winkler, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick Ferris attended Ringing
Brothers circus from here yesterday
returning home fom Fargo in the even
ing.
A. H. Gray and daughter, Mrs. E
R. Roberts, were passengers to Fargo
yesterday to attend tht Ringing Bro
theirs cir Gus and report a splendid
show and good time.
Mrs. S. A. Zimmerman entertained
few friends at dinner at her home
Tuesday evening, for her guests, DR.
Zimmerman's mother and niece.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Lavery left last
night for jamestown and will today
take in the Ringing Brothers Circus
which is to show there.
Mrs. Algie Carman and Mrs. Kirk
Taber, accompanied by Master Lawr'
ence Taber went to jamestown today
to take in the sights at Ringing Bros
circus.
C. l.. Peterson who is spending the
week in the Twin Cities in the interest
of business for the Right Price Store,
is expected home Saturday.
Miss Anna Croonquist who has been
taking special work at the Normal
school this summer, has returned to
her home in Kensal. Miss Croonquist
left last night.
Frank Lannon and family left last
week for their farm home at Leal
where they will probably spend the
balance of the summer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
$500, 100000 Issue of EMERGENCY
Currency Immediately Available
President Wilson Acts Promptly to Reas.
sure Country Against Any Financial
Dangers Growing Out of the
European Situation.

Washington, July 3l,-In order to
keep in close touch with war develop
ments in Europe, and have prompt in
formation about Americans living O,
travelling in the affected countries, Am
erican ambassadors and ministers liv'
ing abroad will be kept closely at their
posts. Secretary Bryan cabled the
American diplomats today, instruct
ing them to report promptly cases of
Americans killed, injured or distressed
President Wilson acted promptly to
reassure the country against any
threatening financial dangers growing
out of the European war situation.
First the president took steps to bring
about the immediate completion of
the organization of the federal reserve
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

of the governments assumption of all
public works, the following statement
was issued tonight.
"The threatening danger of war ne
cessitates that military measures be
taken for the protection of the German
frontier and railway lines. Restric
tons, therefore, on the postal, tele.
graph and railway services are newt
able, owing to the requirements Of the
military authorities"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

London, Aug. 1.-The first shots Of
the war between Russia and Germany
have been fired on a German patrol
at Postken, on the frontier. No cas-
ualties resulted.
The report of the clash was receiv
ed at the war Office from the com
handing general of the forces in east
ern Prussia. It is believed that the
Russians were endeavoring to mine
the railway that crosses the border at
Prostken when the German border pa
troll surprised them.
Prostken, where the exchange of
shots took place, is on the southeast,
ern border of Prussia, directly on the
Russian-Prussian frontier.
Formal declaration of hostilities a.
gainst Russia was made by the Kaiser
late today. His hand was forced by
Frances action in calling for the mo-
Utilization Of her army.
Orders were wired at once to the
commanding officers of the army and
navy to be prepared to move at once
The Kaiser is expected to assume his
position as commander~in-ch chief so soon
as the land operation begin.
Berlin is wildly excited tonight. The
streets are damned with madly cheer
ing throngs. Word Of fighting on the
boundry is expected momentarily.
An unaffirmed dispatch from Lon
don stated that the Russian Baltic
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

fleet, last reported off Bornholm, had
set sail for Krohnstad, refusing to
risk an encounter with the German
fleet.
A telephone message from Nancy
stated that a war Zeppelin, attempt
ing landing at Strassburg, had be-
come unmanageable, fouled tree and
had been wrecked. A lieutenant and
three members of the crew were re-
ported fatally injured.
In explanation of the censorship and
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
WAR SITUATION HAS COST
SECURITY HOLDERS
$696,000,OO0 so FAR

New York, Aug. 3.-The European
war situation has thus far cost the
holders Of American securities $685.
100000 in the market value of 1876
stocks, and this does not include the
entire list. It has been a slaughter in
values for which neither the proper
ties concerned nor the affairs of this
country has been responsible.
While the market felt the first shiv-
er week ago yesterday when there
was published the note of Austria to
Servia, the real crash came yesterday
and the day before.
Within the period named the finest
American shares have had their mark
ct values rocked as reeds in a gale.
Canadian Pacific has led in the de-
cline because it is largely held abroad
At the first evidence of trouble the
foreigners began disposing Of this
stock in large volume and later follow
ed it with others, starting the sympa
thetic movement which has caused all
to go down together.
The decline in the prace of Canadian
Pacific has been II IA points, present
ing a loss in capital value of $4,000,
900. Union Pacific has lost $4,000,
600, Southern Pacific $31,000,000, Read
ing $15,9OO,O00, Atkinson $16,4O0,0O0
United States Steel common $48,O0C,
900, and Pennsylvania $26,000,000.
Tines Record Want Ads R7fng Results
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. M. G.. Straus expect to
arrive in Casselton from Shakopee
Mimi, on Saturday and will spend Sun
day here, going back with their car
which has been here during their SO
journ in Minnesota. They will also
be accompanied by their son, Sanford
who has been visiting here with Mr.
and Mr.. L. G.. Straus,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
Cars Forces Attempt TO Mine Railway and
Are Surprised by Patrol..Kaiser to
Take Field.
GERMAN FORCES INVADING FRANCE

the Times this morning
latest situation in Europe:
Aug 3Geman forces have begun invasion France Two
territory direction
British
German frontier Schwinden
sian patrol
affecting able British French
called out
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Mrs. A. R. Miller and daughters re-
turned yesterday from Minneapolis.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Mil
ler's mother Mrs. Barber who will be
here for a sort time as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
FRENCH ARMIES
VICTORIOUS

Paris, Aug. Especial to the Times
Record.-French arms secured VIC
tory in a sharp engagement at Petit
Croiz when a force of Uhlans encount-
cred a French force entrenched just
beyond the town. The defenders re-
piled with machine guns and moved
down the advance guard of Germans.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
HOW THE POWERS STAND AUTOMATICALLY

Austria: Refuses parley with Serva
looks for aid
Russia must not
Servia.
Italy, will abide of triple alliance
she hep
oca the conflict by inducing Russia to hold
unoffciay will Austria if Russia helps
counter
n of later entering conflict.
agaed calls Germany Italy
andFr to mediate
Vatican Joseph his reign
with blood.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Many Valley City people boarded the
train this morning for Jamestown, to
attend Ringing Brothers circus which
showed there today. Among those who
went are: Thomas and Mark Smith,
Miss Mary Sherbourne, Miss Whiting
ton, Mrs. Curren and children, Mrs.
N, J. Hesch, L. P. Hyde and childen,
DR.. Paul Featherstone and son, 'Har--
old Featherstone, DR.. and Msr. Palmer,
Larry Bowen and many others.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pierson of
arrived here on Wednes-
day evening to visit at the home of
Mrs. Persons sister, Mrs. Mort White
on Getchell Prairie. They will remain
here for about two weeks before leav-
ing for trip to the lakes.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Miss Edith Stowell left last week for
Grangeville, Idaho where she has &C
cepted a teaching position for the COM
ing year. Miss Stowell taught at
Grangeville three years before she as
sumed her position in the city schools
and has gone back there to resume her
work as teacher for another year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

board, in order that the new currency
law may become effective
Secretary McAdoo. expressing aprov
al Of the closing of the stock exchan-
ges throughout the country, issued a
statement today announcing 100000
900 issue of emergency currency wait
ing at the treasury department, will be
made Immediately available to nation
al banks.
BY unanimous vote, the senate pas
sed a bill removing certain restrictions
upon the issue of emergency currency
by national banks under the Aldrich-
Vreeland act The bill was reported
from the banking committee, which
met in hastily called session, indoors
ing it unanimously.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06
INVASION OF
RUSSIAN TROOPS

Berlin, Aug. Especial to the Times
Record.-The invasion Of Russia by
German troops began today when a
German force occupied KalisZ in Rus
sian Poland
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Fred Picullell of Saltwater, Minneso-
ia who was in the city to attend the
funeral of his nephew, Otis Swanson
on Thursday, has returned to his home
in Saltwater.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Mrs. Lena Lindemann and little son
have left for CooperstoWn for visit
to her grandfather, Mr.. Hillestron.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

Times-Record Want Ads. Bring Result,
Times-Record Want Ads. Bring Result.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-08-06

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-09
MARK TWAIN AS A LINGUlST.
His Grim Vow After He Firmly Decid'
ed to Learn French.


When Mark Twain was young re
porter, working on the San Francisco
Call. he made up his mind to learn the
French language. He did not want to
go to the expense Of a teacher. and SO
he bought grammar and conversation
book and set to work. Before breakfast
lie pored over the lessons: late in the
evening he was at it again, and every
available moment Of the day he en-
ployed with equal assiduity.
He soon began to look about for op'
portunities to make use Of his new ac
compllshment. Accordingly he began to
eat at French restaurant once week.
One day as he and his roommate
were coming out of the restaurant they
found on the sidewalk Just outside the
door Frenchman. He was asking
first one passerby and then another the
way to a certain street. but no one I'M
derstood him. That was Marks
chance. The Frenchman looked q.
him with wistful eyes and began tc
talk. Mark listened attentiveiy. Three
or four times the stranger was COM
PEELED to repeat his question, then
Mark seemed to catch his drift. But
he had scarcely spoken half q dozer
words in reply, when the Frenchman
!, fell to the sidewalk in dead faint.
The true cause Of the strangers
fainting may never be known. Very
likely he was furnished, and perhaps
he had been put out Of this very res
taurant because Of his seedy appear;
ance. But, whatever the cause. the
Joke was on Mark for once. Marks
roommate was careful enough OF his
friendship not to tell the incident at
the office Of the Morning Call, but he
teased the rising humorist Il good deal
about it. When the fun had lasted
long enough Mark set his jaw, and
with unlimited determination written
Oh his features announced. III learn
French if it kills every Frenchman in
the countryw-Youth's Companion.