Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-02
Training Work of Contestants
 Indicate This as a Certainty in Several of the Glasses Made
 for the Fourth's Program.
Large Number of Entries to Vari-
 Ous Events; Double Handed Upper Drilling Will Be PartiCu-
 larIy Notable; Other Events.

With the big day of the year close at hand, constantly increasing inter- est is being advanced in the plans for the celebration This interest is be- ing participated in by everybody, but the musical organizations. fraternal societies, school children and others who will take prominent part in the great parade are particularly alert and active in their preparations.
 it IS not amiss to state that in no previous year has there been larger interest in the friendly rivalry of the mining contests. The contestants in the different classes will be numerous. and they are all out to win. They will undoubtedly present some of the finest exhibitions ever witnessed here. It is reasonably expected from what is known of training work that has been going on that there will be sev- eral important records broken Some fine treats are in store for the public
 The double hand upper drilling con- test promises to be one Of the finest exhibitions of skill that has ever talk en place in the Southwest No drilling contest that was ever held in this lo- cality can be compared with it. and few persons, even among the miners. have ever witnessed a competition of this character None but the best miners-men who are noted for their skill in handling the heavy hammers used; for a steady hand and eye, and for quickness in changing drills, dare enteg a contest of this kind. Out of the hundredes of skilled miners iu the Warren district only two teams have had the necessary faith in their ability to enter their names. These men have all been training faithfully and without a doubt will give an ex- hibition that will long be remembered.
 In the stope machine drilling con- test six entries have been received These men are the pick of the various shafts and will have the enthusiastic backing of their mates. While this contest will not be as spectacular as the hand drilling, 1t promises to be a fast one and it is very certain that all records wil be broken for this class of work
 The timbering contest which will take pace at Lowell, has aroused the interest of miners al over the dis trct and much comment is heard re- garding it. The frame which will be used has been set up at the Junction shaft, and the men who have entered the contest have looked it over and say it will serve the purpose admir- ably. This exhibition should serve a useful purpose showing to everyone tusj how square-set timbers should be handled. The committee has arranged the judging SO that points will be al- lowed for doing the work in the best and most efficient manner
 A contract has been let by the Min CTS Sports Committee for the build ing of the drifts and stope that will be used in the Mine Rescue and First Aid Contest, and the smoke house for the helmet men is ready to be set in position This work vii be started on the night of the third and everything win be in readiness long before the contest starts. Everyone should make 1t a point to see these contests, as they are new to most people here. and worw such as this should prove of value to all in the community. Teams have been entered from both the c. X A. and Copper Queen companies. and some very effective work will be done.