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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
GILL RETIRES AS ASSESSOR
"To Return Tn Happier Days When Warrenite No
 Longer Rules"
HIS VIEW OF THE
 BIG TAX RATE
Has Definite Plans for Flu ture Which He Will Not
 Disclose at Present

My only regret on leaving the of fee Of tax assessor" said Lawrence J. Gill, whose term expired today, is that while in the four years have been in officeSI have seen the grand list Increase more than $22, ,0o0, GOO, yet thousand. cannot understand this. Why should there be such a great increase in the grand list?
 'In 1910 when I first came into o&- flee the grand list was $90, 220,S84 and the tax rate 17.2 mills This year Wa have grand list of SIP, ,196, 709 and yet the tax rate is increased to 1922 mills on the dollar In 1914 the city has by the increase in the grand list approximately $425, 900 more to speTfd than in 1910 and yet the tax rate in- creases instead of being kept down.
 MT. Gill's term of four years ex- pired at o'clock this afternoon. May or Wilson has named William Rus sell as his successor. MT. Russell will take office tomorrow but his first day will be a short one as all city hall offices close at noon- Up to press hour today MT. Russell had not taken the oath of office and it is presumed he will do so tomorrow. Mir. Gill said today that he was not ready to an nounce his plans for the future but that he had 8 position which he will go to in a few weeks. In the mean time he will have desk room in the real estate office of William T. Null Iins. in State street. where he will be glad to greet old friends.
 In conclusion today, MT. Gill said:
 'fI go to to return in happier days, days without warrenite. I hope my successor will find his office and as- sociates as pIeasa n ~@ have found them. I wish him nothing but good luck and success
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
TO LAUNCH
 HILLS BOOM
 FOR CONGRESS Dinner Scheduled to Be
 Held Tn Norwalk z
 Tomorrow Republican State Central Committeeman to Attend As Guests of A. c. Wheeler

At a dinner at Roton Point tomor- row afternoon at which members of +he Republican state central commit tee and the Republican town chairmen Of Fairfield county will be present. the boom for renomination of former Congressman Ebenezer J. Hill will be formally launched. The dinner has been arranged by A. c. Wheeler of Noriwalk, chairman of the congress sional committee of the Fourth dis trict. which includes all of Fairfield county. For some reason MT. Wheeler and others who are arranging the dinner evidently intended. to keep it secret, for no invitations have been issued to the newspaper men in the county.
 It is believed that this was done at the express request of MT. Hill, s the latter desires to hear the views that the committeeman entertain toward his candidacy so that they might not be repeated in the public press. It has been known for some time that Congressman Hill desired a renomf- nation this fall, but this is the first move to bring the matter to a head
 John T, King, Albert B. Lavery and Alexander L. Delaney, state central committeeman from Bridgeport, and City Clerk Robinson. who is the Re publican town chairman, will attend the dinner. A few other invited guests are expected and 1t ds said that most all the committeeman in the, county have eignified their intention of at tending
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
T. GER f3AsN SOL DEER S oN Tat- f~9AR ct4
 <. KAsS ER~ MI HE ~

Germany has war army Of about s.ooo.ooo As head of this great light .ang force Kaiser wilhelm holds per haps the most important place in the European war situation. For 2s years of his reign he has maintained peace Ii, as head of the triple alliance. he how hurls his army and navy against France. Russia and England. Ger many will spend it's last man to up hold it's prestige as a leading military power of the world This is one of the latest pictures of the German ruler as he appears reviewing his troops. A type of his sturdy infantry on the way to the frontier IS also. shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
Dr. McLellan's Auto Tn Collision With
 Venturesome Bicyclist

Peter Nuzio of POS willard street was badly shaken up shortly after noon today, when he ran into the Health Department automobile driven by Dr. E. A. Mcclellan at East Main and Kos suth street. Witnesses exonerate Dr. Mcclellan Of all blame, stating that Dr. McLe1lan's machine had become stall ed. and just as he was starting, Nuzio who was riding a bicycle, ran into the machine. Nuzio was taken to Bridgeport hospital, suffering from a few bruises and a general shaking up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

Myron T. Herrick, the American Am bassador, will present his letters of re- call to President Poincare on Mon day.
 More. than 1000 acres of valuable timber have been destroyed by the National Forest near MissouIa, Mont
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
French Liner Called
 On By Home Nation

Paris. July 31-La Provence, of the French trans-Atlantic line was today requisitioned by the French minister of marine for the service of the re- public. She is to be armed at once and, therefore, has been withdrawn from the transatlantic service.
 The France. which is not an auxili- ary cruiser, will sail on Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
HfoNTENEGRIN YACHT
 BARELY ESCAPES CAPTURE.

Athens. Greece, July s1-The Monte negrin royal yacht Deglars was almost captured today by the Austrian fleet b1ockading AntaVar1 The yacht was approaching the port but when she sighted the blockading ef1et turned and fled. She was pursued by Austrian destroyers but arrived safely at Cor fu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
sAIARTo SUED ON NoTE
 WEIGH REMAINS UNPAID

John D. Snarto. who is said to have epdorsed Deputy Sheriff Daniel Rus sells note for $2O0, was sued today for s25o by Frank E. Beach. It is alleged that the note on the Connecti- cut National bank, was given May 5 last and is unpaid The action is re- turnabIe to the common pleas court, September term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
North German Lloyd
 Holds Up Vessels

New York, July 31-The North German Lloyd Steamship Line an- nounced today that none of it's steam CTS would sail from New York until further notice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

OfficiaIs of the Cunard Line in Lon don denied the report received in New York that the steamer Aguftania has been ordered to Plymouth for govern ment service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

Lisbon, Portugal, July 31[ The newspapers of the PoFtu- guese capital today reminded the public that the treaty of aI- Iiance between Portugal and Great Britain requires Portugal to furnish 10000 troops to Eng land when she is at war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA WILL TALK PEACE
Serbs Repulse Attempt of Dual Monarchy to Force
 Men Over Danube River
Even Little Netherlande Mobilizes Troops Tn Read mess for General Europe an Conflict.

It was officially annOunc here today that ~conVare- ti0ns'' had been resumed be- tween the RussiaR and Auso- Hungarian Governments.
 These "conversaEf0ns" ars being carried on i'm St Peters burg and Vienna sim1IfaneOua Iy and the fact aroused aElr ar flicker of hope i'm London the opportunity for a1 s8- pIanatfon may form a erlnr point toward an fnn1ro mont in the situation.
 A report stating tlat Henry of Russia had q st. Petersburg was reQa
 9 strongly favorahIe s Emperor WiIlialn's 1oler believed to have n infIu over the emperor Of Rus ia.r6lls anyone else.
 The "state of war proc rl- ed in Germany means, in 0ler words, martial law, under which the military aUthOE take charge of the situation in conformity with paragraph G3 of the constitution of the Ger man Empire. The Kingdom oG Bavaria, however, is excluded from the operation of toda 3 proclamation and will have tn issue a similar decree, if it de- sires to do so, as it is am indG- pendent kingdom.
 Today's proclamation was signed by the German Elnpef1r as King of Prussia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

London, July 31-An E- change Telegraph Company despatch from Nish, SeFVia, Via SaIoniIxi, says that up till last night the Austrian invaders at Semendria had not succeeded in forcing the pass held by the SerVian troops possession of which would give them access to the MoFava river valley and thus open up a direct road to Nish.
 Another despatch from Nfsh to the Exchange Telegraph Go. says desperate fighting contin- ues along the river Drina. Both Austrians and Servians have sustained heavy losses. The Austrian divisions after fig1 ing fierceIy all day failed Co force the defiIe leading to PleV- lie and PrfepOlie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31
THE WEATHER FORECAST
General

General
 Showers have been quite general during the last 24 hours along the North Atlantic Coast and between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river north of Oklahoma The area Of high pressure which has caused unusually low tenn peratures in the eastern dis tFicts during the past few days will probably pass out to sea tonight. The temperature is ristng slowly in the central dis trtcts.
 New Haven
 Forecast: Generally fair to- night and Saturday; somewhat warmer Saturday.
 State
 Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday; moderate northeast winds.
 Automobile Lights Automobile drivers should light their lamps at TAO o'clock tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

BarceIonia, Spain, July S1- Street manifestations in favor of SerVia were organized here today but were dispersed by the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

AIlenstein, Ger, July 81-A Russian spy was arrested hero today. He is said to beIonq to the St. Petersburg military i'm teIIigence department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

Paris, July 31 - nIIi
 (Conhnued on Isr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

CIoudy. Warmer saturaag
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-31

PE EASURE AND SHORE RESORTS, SEE WEDNESDAY AND SATUR- DAY FARMER.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
GOVERNMENT WORRIES OVER
HIGH PRICE OF MEAT

Albuquerque, N II July 29.-1te
Department of Agriculture through
its Forest Service and Bureau of
Amir al Industry has begun an investi-
cation of the mea situation 10 see
if something cannot be done 10
10 ~er the present prices. Informa-
ton will be obtained concerning the
carrying capacity of the ranges how
they can be increased, untitled
range to what extent dry farming has
cut down the open range, how much
stock is fed, cost CT production. and
many other points concerning the
live stock industry.
The Forest Service will have
charge of collecting this information
for all the western ranges. Instruc-
lions have already been sent from the
District Office at Albuquerque to the
sixteen Supervisors in Arizona and
New Mexico.
The investigation will be finished
by fall The federal government will
then see if some scheme cannot be
devised by which the present carrying
capacity of the range can be increas-
ed, untitled areas brought into use
and dry farmers induced to run a few
head in connection with their farms.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
BRADFORD MINE TO SINK
SHAFT 200 FEET DEEP
Work is to Be Resumed at Property
After Many Months of Idleness

Patagonia, Ariz., July 29-Prepara-
lions are now being made by A. l..
Horroun for a resumption of opera
tons at the Bradford mine in this
district. He proposes to sink a shaft
200 feet deeper. A carload of timb-
ers has been ordered for the Brad
ford.
Much good copper ore has been
shipped from the Bradford in the
past and many believed more good
ore will be encountered before the
shaft reaches the contemplated
depth.
The Bradford is operated by the
Sonoita Copper company.
Gets Judgment Against Mine
DR.. A. W. Hardtmayer has secured
Judgment, in the superior court
against the Bland Mining company
and Jack Cudahy for $1153 and costs
Dr.. Hardtmayer was formerly general
manager Of the company. Cudahy is
the principal stockholder.
Takes Over Red Rock Mine.
Word has been received here from
Tom Fraser, well known mining man,
that he has taken over. the Red
Rock mine at Red. Rock, and viii
at once sink shaft 200 feet from
the present 300 foot level. The
Red Rock mine belongs to strong
group of Cincinatti men. Fraser has
been operating in the Santa Rita
mountains for the past few years.
Secure Bond on Mine Group.
Thomas A. Tate and B. E. Gartley
of Bisbee have secured a bond and
lease on the Connecticut group of
claims in Josephine canyon and will
start work at once. The Connecticut
has shipped many carloads OF very
fine copper ore within the past two
years. 1t is owned by R. r. Richard
son.
Deal for FIux Mine is on.
Progress is being made in negotia-
tiions for the purchase of the Flux
mine, one of the very largest proper
ties in this district. A Los Angeles
millionaire, name withheld, is sad to
be trying to buy it. J. r. Collie, an
engineer who, with Bierce brothers,
made a thorough examination of the
property lately, has returned to the
mine to recheck his findings The
Flux mine is understood to have inn
mense bodies of low grade copper ore.
More than 200 samples were taken
from various parts of the mine and
these averaged over $12 ton, it is
understood.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31

Old Dominion is now turning out
copper at the rate of 36,00O,0O0 pounds
annually and it seems likely that it
will be able to continue this produc-
ton. The company is earning at
least 81. so a share on the present
metal market, and an advance of
four cents a pound ip the price of
copper would approximately double
its current profits. Although the
price of the stock is not low as COM
pared with some of it's former rec
ords, the company's assets and the
future prospects Of the property are
worth a great deal more now than
they were when the stock sold SIT
higher.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
THE IMMEDIATE DUTY OF EVERY
DEMOCRAT.

We have reached time when
every man in the party is called upon
to be direct, active, militant factor
in it's destiny. The approach of the
Congressional and Senatorial elections
of 1914 is bugle-call to the individual
Democrat. Elections are great OPP
portunity for leadership. But distinc-
portunity of the rank and file.
A party is as strong as it's voters.
During the intervals between elections
large share of party duty is inevita-
bly, delegated. Only one of many
millions can be President, few can
be Governors, Senators or Representa-
tives, and even when we look over
the sum-total of public and party
service in every one of its administra-
tive, legislative and judicial capacities
we realize that the representative
principle on which our institutions are
founded, pre-supposes that those who
exercise such functions will always
be limited in number, compared with
those who make the selections of
those who shall exercise them.
But the right of elective choice,
which is the voters right exclusively,
is the greatest of American rights.
And that right has been enormously
extended extended so far as to make
the Young WHICH Will Jake Iu6bC0 ILLS
fall, new chapter even in that i'm
mortal history of power in the hands
of the people-the annals of the
American electorate.
Direct election of United States
Senator'S till recently merely
practice in some States, and in others
not recognized at all, has now, by an
amendment to the National Constitu-
ton, become the law OF the whole
country and OF every State. Many
terms in the United States Senate are
approaching their end, and these seats
will be flled-not by the vote of State
Legislatures, but by the, votes of the
people.
So, in the exercise of the elective
franchise this fall, the voter will ex-
ercise a, broader franchise than he
ever had IN any preceding Congress
sional election, and the grandeur of
the task placed in his hands, is accen-
tuated to the Democratic voter both by
his duty of maintenance OF Democratic
principles, perpetuation Of Democratic
rule, and by the fact, that the cleo
tive franchise itself, as it stands to-
day, is in certain important respects
a new franchise, representing wider
scope for the individual, than hitler
tc-National Monthly
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31

COPPER
Demand Continues Slack and Prices
Are Easier.

Copper metal prices are slightly
easier than a week ago. The domes-
tic demand continues slack, but ex-
ports are running at a considera Bile
volume Electrolytic is quoted at
10 5-S cents, both for prompt ship
ment and on 80 days time.
The trade is looking forward hope
fully to a resumption of normal con-
ditions. 1t is anticipated that the
freight rate decision will stimulate.
railroad buying of equipment which
will mean a larger consumption of
copper among the brass boundaries.
There is also some expectancy that
the promise of good crops will result
in business improvement in the west,
at least, which will increase the de-
mand for manufactured goods in
which raw copper is used.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
CONCENTRATES.

Ray Consolidated produced $685.
$50 pounds of copper in June, and
for the first half of the year it's out
put has aggregated 36,52s ,565 pounds,
which is at the rate of 100000
pounds annually A slight falling off
in its production is to be expected dur
ing the three hot summer months,
but for the whole year it should ap-
proximate 75,000,000.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31

Greene Cananea advices state that
the miners are ready to return to
work at the rate of wages paid be-
fore operations were suspended. The
improved prospect of an early restora-
ton of peace in Mexico and the
resumption of operations should be
reflected soon by an advance in the
price of the company's stock.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31

After an illness extending over a
year Charles D. Nelson, pioneer stock
man and former sheriff of Grant
County, N. M, passed away at his
quarters in Silver City on Tuesday,
July 20, at p. m. The cause OF
death was cancer of the neck from
which Mr.. Nelson had been suffer
ing for some time.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31

A hundred thousand dollar hotel.
with every modern convenience, and
located on one of the really pic
turesque spots of Mesa, was the
plant determined uponThursday night,
when the Commercial club met to
discuss the needs of Mesa.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For County School superlntendent:

For County School Superintendent:
Through the Copper Era I desire to
announce myself as a candidate for
the office of County Superintendent OF
Schools and shall submit my candid
acy for the nomination to the decision
of the democratic voters in the demo
cratic primary election OF 1914.
Respectfully,
LUCY H. PURDUM,
Morenci, Arizona.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
DAVIS MAY BE CANDIDATE.

PHOENIX, July 2S-Mark Smith
and Reese Ling may not be the only
candidates for the Democratic United
States senatorial nomination. Harry
A. Davis, of Phoenix, probably will
enter the race next week.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For Representative:

For Representatives:
Subject to majority decision of
the democratic voters of Greenlee
county at the democratic primaries
on September Sth, 1914, 1 hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for
State Representative.
JOHN CHRISTY.
For State Senator:
Subject to the result of the Pri-
mary Election on September Sth, 1
announce my candidacy for State
Senator from Greenlee County.
D, P. w. EYLAR,
Clifton, Arizona.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
II State REPRESENTATIVE

For State representative
l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of State Repre-
sentative (member of lower house,
subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic voters at the Primary election,
September Sth, 1914.
FRANK VINES.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
| take this opportunity to announce
myself as a candidate for the nomin-
alton for Sheriff, subject to the ap-
prevail of the Democratic voters of
Greeniee County in the Democratic
Primary Election to be held in Sep
TENDER, 1914.
JOHN M WEBSTER.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For Sheriff.:

For Sheriff:
Subject to a decision of a majority
of the democratic voters in the demo
cratic primaries of Greenlee County I
announce myself as a candidate for
the office of Sheriff.
CHAS KREUDER,
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For Sheriff:

For Sheriff:
1 herewith announce my candidacy
subject to the action of the democracy
for the office of Sheriff of Greenlee
County. In the event of my election
shall serve the people to the best
of my ability and experience as a
peace officer.
Respectfully,
JAS. CASH.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
GEO. H. CHASE

For Supervisor
1 hereby announce myself candid
ate for the office of Supervisor OF
Greenlee County, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic Primary cleo
ton to be held in the month of Sep
TENDER, 1914.
Yours very truly,
A. L. GRAVELY-
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff.
1 hereby announce myself as can
didate for Sheriff Of Green1ee Coun-
ty, subject to the decision of a ma
jority of the Democratic voters in
the primary election September 9Th.
BAYLOR SHANNON.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
]. e. NYGREN .
or School superintendent-

For School Superintendent
i hereby announce myself as cm-
didate for the office Of County School
Superintendent of Greenlee County.
subject to the action of the democratic
primaries September 8, 1914.
J. W. AKER.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For Sheriff:

For Sheriff:
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff Of
Greenlee County, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic voters at the
September Primary Election
D. D. BOYLES.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
JOHN D. PATTY.
For Tax Assessor:

For Tax Assessor:
1 hereby announce myself as a can
didate for County Assessor of Green
lee County, subject to the result of
the Democratic Primary Election on
September Sth.
M. E. CRAWFORD.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
THEO. SHIRLEY.
,r Constable, clifton Precinct:

For Constable, Clifton Precinct:
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Constable OF
Clifton Precinct, subject to the decis-
ion of the Democratic voters in the
Democratic Primary election to be
held on September 9Th, 1914.
JOHN BRADBURY,
Clifton, Arizona
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
Eor County Attorney:

OF OUuIIIy FNIIUTIIcy'
Subject to the majority decision of
the Democratic voters at the Demo
cratic Primary Election to be held
September 8, 1914, 1 hereby announce
myself as a candidate for the office
of County Attorney OF Greenlee coun-
ty, Arizona.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31
For County Attorney:

1 hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Attorney Of Green
lee County, Arizona, subject to the &C
ton Of the Democratic primary, to be
held in the month of September, 1914.
E. E. WALL.
The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1914-07-31

Miami's copper should not cost
more than 10 cents per pound this
year and eventually it should be re-
duced to nine cents or lower.