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Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Walter Thompson, chimney sweep,
was arrested early this morning by
Merchants Policeman Pierce Murphy,
on charge of drunkenness, He
pleaded guilty before Judge D. R. Muir
ray this morning and was fined S.
and the costs, which he paid. Before
leaving the city hall Thompson made
contract for cleaning the chimneys
of that structure
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
NOTICE TO HoMEsrgApERs

The Act of Congress approved Au-
gust %, 1914, provides that the 5
months absence in each year allowed
by the first proviso to Sec 2291, may,
at the option of the homesteader. be
divided into two periods, but leave Of
absence shall not total more than 5
months in each year. The homestead
er must file notice in the local land
office at the beginning and termina-
ton of each absence.
FRANCISCO DELGADO,
Register u. s. Land Office.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
VISITING The MusEuM

Santa Fe, Sept. 24.-Luigi Puccini
and Tole Puccini were among those
who registered at the New Mexico
museum today from albuquerque. R.
M. and M. H, ODonnell of Levasy,
Mo-, who are westward bound across
the southwest in an automobile, were
among the visitors, as was also Dean
Howard of Indianapolis, who had
come up from El Paso, Texas.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
TO PUMP WATER

Santa Fe, Sept. 24-State Engineer
James A. French today approved the
application of e. W. Mckenzie of Fort
Sumner, Guadalupe county, for 1875
second feet of the flow of the Pecos.
to be lifted by pump for the recla-
nation of 95 acres.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Photoplay Theater tonight only,
"Jess of the Mountain Country" a
novelty feature with an all star juv-
emile cast Four reels. Admission
5 and 10 cents.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

A brown bear was brought in this
morning from Mineral HILL The ami
nal, which had been shot through the
heart, weighed about 25O popnds. 1t
was bought by Peter Roth, and at
tracted quite a crowd when put on
display.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Evidently the cool temperature of
last night was noticed by City Clerk
Charles Tamme. This morning he
had the stove in his office shined up
and made ready for the winters cam
paign. And Chief of Police Ben Coles
has abandoned his handsome Panama
hat, Verify, winter is coming.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Those who have visited the coun-
try districts lately say the mountains
are beautiful, on account of the
changing color of the leaves. Many
people are planning picnics and ex-
cursions to the various mountain re-
sorts next Sunday.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

The Las Vegas council of the
Knights of Columbus VIII hold It's
regular meeting this evening at
o'clock in the o. R. G. hall. All mem
bers and visiting brothers are in
vited to be present Decision on plans
for the observance of Columbus day
will be made.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Notice has been sent to all attor-
neys interested in the case of the
Union Land and Grazing company VS..
Carmen Arce, in which the Mora
grant lands are involved, that the
ourt will hear on October 10 all ia
ceptions to the masters report and
all matters pertaining to the suit.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Wanted-A dressmaker to go to the
country for a week or more for pri-
vate sewing. Call between Z and s
this evening, Room "a, La Pension
Hotel.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lew
is was entered some time last night
and the refrigerator was rifled of
its choicest contents. Nothin else in
the house was disturbed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
NOTICE

No shooting, hunting or fishing al
lowed on what is known as the A. G.
Green lake and ranch, north of the
city. Trespassers will be prosecuted
to extent of law
A. G. GREEN,
Mrs, P. @. NILSSON,
MRS. c. S. ROGERS.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

There will be a special meeting of
the city council tomorrow night at
the city hall to hear the report of
the city attorney on the sewer situa-
ticn.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Lucille Love, the girl of mystery,
series No. s, at the Browne Theater
tonight only.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Special rates by the month at FL
Porvenir. Phones Olive STA or Main
20.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
THE SUPREME COURT

Santa Fe, Sept. 24.-In the state
supreme court today the case Of j.
II sandell, appellee, VS.. N. A. Perry
and J. w. Norment, appellants, from
santa Fe county, ana Jose Rafael Lo-
bato ct al, appellants, VS.. T. B. Cat
ron and A. B. Renehan, appellants
were reset for hearing on Friday.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye, aged
In wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby, of course.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24

The local Loyal Order of Moose will
hold a meeting this evening in Wood
man hall.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
LOCAL NEWS

Old Taylor WhIsKey and Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-24
PAY FOR ROAD MEN

Santa Fe, Sept. 24-Members of
county road boards may reimburse
themselves for hotel and travelling ex-
penses but not for their time and they
cannot be permitted to draw pay for
serving as overseers of men on road
work, according to an opinion this af-
ternoon by Attorney General Frank
W. Clancy in a letter to H. S. Fuller
at Tcrt Sumner.
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
903 Main avenue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Editor Schaefer attended a meet
ing of the Range Editorial Associa-
ton at Virginia Saturday. At this
meeting E. M. Spencer of Mime
apolis spoke on the cost system
which many of the range offices
are putting in and a banquet was
given at the Fay Hotel. The
Association also decided to hold
the next meeting, August 1 and 2,
at Burnside Lake where Burnside
Lodge will be headquarters. A
good time is promised the range
scribes and the prospects are that
all the papers in the association
will be represented.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

The men whose pockets are
filled with cigarette wrappers,
mustache combs, finger nail clean
ers, miniature curling iron, look
ing glass. etc. and have their moth
ers crease their pants every day, are
not the ones who will makepromis-
ing husbands. The pockets of
those who are helping to make the
country bloom and causing two
blades of grass to grow where God
planted but one will be found filled
with barbed wire staples, and
different sizes of nails and screws.
They are the boys the girls had
better look after.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03
Died Last Night

John Smuk the young man who
shot himself Sunday with suicidal
intent and whose condition has
been serious all week, died last
evening at the Shipman Hospital
The remains were taken to the
Fenske undertaking rooms. The
funeral will take place Sunday.
His parents and brothers survive
him. John had many friends who
regret the unfortunate occurance.
The claim is made that he became
respondent over financial affairs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

1t is the girl of good, sound,
hard sense, the girl who loves
home and helps her mother who
wins the model man and becomes
an ornament to womanhood. The
girl that does this and devotes part
of her time in reading and strives
for the grace of mental culture,
commands the respect and esteem
of everybody. while gadding, street
ornaments only win the admiration
of those whose attention is not
worth having.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03
BURGLARS BUSY
Berg|und Bros. Store at WintOn
Robbed Tuesday Night

The boldest touch" ever made
in this section of the country took
place at Winton Tuesday night
when Berglund Bros. store was
robbed of about 81 900 worth of
goods.
When Oscar Berglund opened up
Wednesday morning he found the
store had been broken into and
articles to the above value taken.
Entrance was gained by cutting a
hand hole in the door panel and
then reaching in and shooting the
bolt. So neatly was the work done
that not clue was left.
AS near as can be ascertained,
$500 worth of jewelry; 20 suits of
mems clothes valued all the way
from SIS to SIS; three revolvers; a
half dozen safety razors; FIVE dozen
knives and several gold pens and a
large amount of linen goods besides
two pair of shoes were in the loot
The shoes were selected with care
and a pair of skies and Fights were
taken presumably for immediate
wear.
Local officers are working on
the case and Sheriff Meining has
sent up one of his deputies to assist
in locating the loot and the robbers,
Three men. three families and the
Winton police were asleep over the
store during the night and heard
nothing suspicious. The robbers,
considering the amount of stuff
taken must have employed rig or
auto to make way with the goods.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

City Assessor Kotchevar who
has been seriously i'll for the past
two weeks and who was reported
dead in the last issue of the Miner
is recovering, a fact his many
friends will be pleased to learn.
The Miner received the report of
his death just as the last form was
being placed on the press and made
the announcement without thor
oughly investigating the report.
Mr.. Kotchevar is suffering with
tuberculosis and his life has hung
in the balance the past two weeks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kent re.
turned Saturday from an extended
visit with relatives and friends in
Michigan. Mr.. and Mrs. Kent
left here several weeks ago
and while away Mr.. Kent made a
trip to Oklahoma to look over some
oil properties while Mrs. Kent
spent the time at Two Harbors
with relatives. On their return to
this city they were accompanied by
their neice, Miss Skinner of Besse-
mer, Mich. who will spend some
time here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

There is nothing in this world
which improves town like good
sidewalks. They give strangers a
favorable impression of a town and
they give the home people satisfac-
ton and pride. When you happen
to be returning home on a dark
night, dosen't it give you great
satisfaction if you can walk with
out being in constant danger of
pitching forward and breaking your
neck over a loose board or broken
cement block?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03


Auditor H. A. Johnson of the
Duluth & Iron Range was in the
city Sunday in special car Yer
Million" In company with Mr..
Moonan, Mr.. Johnson visited the
lakes in this vicinity and spent
some time at BURNSIDE Lodge.
He was moro than pleased with all
its surroundings and said it was
the handsomest place in that line
in this country. The d. & 1. R.
will advertise the resort in their
folder.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03
NOTICE.!

Beginning Tuesday, July 7, the
school library will be open to the
patrons of the school and the pub
lie in general every Tuesday and
Friday afternoon between the
hours of two and four O'Clock.
ANGELA CoFFEY,
$40 10 Librarian.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Be booster for your home town.
If you have nothing to boost but a
store and a postoffice, be a booster
just the same. 1t you let people
know of the great opportunities
your town offers. they will sit up
and take notice and finally see that
you are right. There is no town
however small, but has some ad-
vantages. No town but what
would be good location for fac
tory or a mill of some kind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Don't knock. Help yourself
along by becoming popular, and
push your friends with you. It's
very easy. Be good fellow and
soon you'll have a procession of
followers. No man ever helped
himself knocking other people
down in character and business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Wednesday the United States
Express company ceased business
in this city and the American
Express company takes it's place.
No change is made in the agents,
Mr.. Moonan handling the affairs
of the new concern.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

City Clerk Visited and Attorney
Thomas attended the Range NUM-
cipal League meeting in Virginia
yesterday. They returned this
noon and report an excellent time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

The opening of the Eveleth pub
lie library took place Wednesday
evening. The library is reputed
as being one of the best in the
northwest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Advertising matter has been dis
tributed announcing a monster
celebration of July 4th at Tower
tomorrow. The program as arrang-
ed is a good one and many from
here will attend.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Several societies of the local
churches INDUCED in a picnic at
Sandy Point Wednesday and an
excellent time was had notwith-
standing the frequent showers that
put in an appearance at various
times during the day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Cards received this week an
nounce the marriage of Miss Olive
Galloway to Edward c. Millbrath.
at Minneapolis on Wednesday,
June "a. Many friends of Miss
Galloway in this city tender con-
ordinations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

R. K. Toms left Wednesday for
Duluth where he goes to meet his
brother, Dan M. Toms, and wife of
Painsdale, Mich. who will visit
here for some time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

1t is mighty mean to patronize a
merchant who will trust you until
you get so far in debt to him that
you are ashamed to see him, and
then go and spend your cash some
where else where you could not get
credit; but there are people who
do it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Painting, papering, kalsomining
and all kinds of interior decorating
done by Henry Jokela. Telephone
No. los. Call him up and he will
estimate your work Immediately.
Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

w. H. Congdon and family of
Tower were in the city Sunday in
Mr.. Congdon's car. They report
the road between here and Tower
in excellent condition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Lambert
arrived in the city Saturday even
ing after brief wedding trip to
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Pine
City. They took up their residence
in rooms over the postoffice in the
James Block.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Miss Rose Blenkenhorn of Mil
waukee is visiting in the CITY a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Odds. Mrs. Odds and Miss
Wallace entertained with a 800"
party in her honor yesterday after
noon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

DR.. w. J. Conan and family ar
rived in the city Wednesday even
ing having made the trip from Du-
luth in their car. They will visit
here for several days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

F. D. Cerveny has opened up for
business in the Miller Annex build
ing and is comfortably settled.
Mr.. Cerveny reports business good
for his opening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

NOTICE-A1l those who will
have rooms for rent for the week of
the Tournament and Home Coming
will please communicate with
Henry Chinn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert G. King
became the proud parents of a baby
boy Monday. They now have a
king and a queen and all concern
ed doing we'll.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

In another place in this paper
will be found the program of events
for July 4th at Winton. Many
from here will attend the Winton
celebration.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Eisenach
and baby of Aitkin arrived in the
city Wednesday evening for visit
with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Slattery of
Virginia were in the city Monday
having come up to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Slattery's uncle,
Andrew J. Nordquist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Abraham Savolainen is in Vir-
ginia assisting his brother in re.
moving their jewelry establishment
to the new location.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

DR.. Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Morcom and Mrs. Morcom of
Tower were in the city Sunday for
a visit with friends and relatives.
The trip here was made in DR..
Burns car.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03
BIG SURPRISE TO MANY
In THIS TOWN

Local people are surprised at the
QUICK results received from simple
buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as
mixed in Adler-i-ka, the German rem
edy which became famous by curing
appendicitis. This simple remedy
draws of such surprising amount of
old foul matter from the body that A
SINGLE DOSE relieves sour stomach,
gas on the stomach and constipation
INSTANTLY. It is the best remedy
we have ever sold.
A. S. JAMES, Druggist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Miss Mildred Morning of lincoln
Neb. is in the city on visit with
her aunt, Mrs. G.. T. Ayres.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Jos. Martinetti will call for and
deliver your laundry and dry clean
ing weekly. Phone No. 47-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mrs. Emma G. White and Miss
Anna White, mother and sister of
Supt. H. E. White, who have been
visiting here the past week, left for
their home at Minneapolis yester-
day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

The fire department was called
out Tuesday and finished the prac-
tice begun Sunday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mrs. Swenson arrived Saturday
from St. Cloud for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Childers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Mayor John A. Harri went to Two
Harbors Wednesday afternoon to
attend district court session.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

John E. Porthan of the Ely Fin
nish Stock Company is spending a
few days in the twin cities and
other places.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Jos. Smuk arrived from Gheen
Monday having been called here
by the shooting of his son.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

H. B. Eckstrom left Saturday
for Duluth where his family will
follow him in few days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Jas. L. Mathews of the St. Croix
company made business visit to
Duluth Wednesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Attorney A. w. Nelson has a
neat sign before his Office in the
James Block.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Alvin Schaefer and Guy Coffey
attended the base ball dance in
Tower Monday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Camish, a daughter Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-07-03

IF YOUR
POLICY
is written by the high-grade
companies we repretent.
FIRE
INSURANCE
A certainty that you'll re-
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loss-a quick, prompt adjust
ment on a fair, equitable basis
makes having this class of in
surcnce worth while.
Let's quote you rates and
give you complete details on
full line for your property.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-05-30
ArnOry Burned at Salisbury

trv lram SOME Unknown origin start
ca j the o.i armory On West Church
street. salisbury 80 43u % clock Mon
ias morning and DO fcW minutes the
arge building was completely enveloped
n DANES All thu uniforms rifles and
other paraphcnaia including about !.
nnu rounds o' ammunition belonging 10
Company l. were destroyed. a. vel a.
q number 81 bowling alleys which We're
IN tho annex 81 the armory
The loss WAS about .5U4. Company
was making arrangements % move
into the new armory
This building was erected and used
for a time as q skating rink hy Mr. John
u Shovel. OF Ocean City.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-05-30
Local Readers Zoe. a Line


Get Your presents for graduates at
the store of Mrs J Cannon Shortt
4 beautiful line Of ladies and chill
dren summer dresses Mrs ] Cannon
Shortt
W. sell the best garden and ycgc-
table seed. Fresh stock every year
pr Paul Jones
\ nice line Of goods for graduating
presents, useful aud suitable a, Mrs
J Cannon shorts
We make our own Vanilla tlavoring
extract, therefore wr know it Is pure
T. D. Cottingham y Go
For Sale Thirty horses and mules
also two good yoke Of oxen f. W
Givans Il Co, Snow Hill, Md
Use kyanizc yarni-h and the sur
face will not tarnish. You can get it
at Or. Paul Jones drug store
Farmers Feed Your stock on Flax
Seed Meal. A great conditioner 3 80
per hundred pounds Geo. II Shepherd
lee cream freezers and rcfrigera-
tors just unpackcd a complete new
line ASK to see them Geo. II Shep-
herd
Automobile for Hire The best Of
service at reasonable pricr- Careful
and competent chauffeur Parker
Smith
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-05-30

~ obituary Notices, In Memoriam-
and Resolutions Of Respect are charged
for IL cents line Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-05-30

II is said hy persons familiar @ith the
fishing question that unless Mar land
and Virginia can agree lpun uniform
law, and enforce them the probabilities
are that the Federal Government will
tax" charge OF the situation rs t did
bc lone u J., said 10 protect the i-h
Ounce Ashburn from Maiy e Quinn.
real rstar on the north side Of Purneii
Street IN Pocomoke Cits Considera
ton 3. 49, 30
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-12
HEBEEEHlERE EEE 5 HAYNES NEWS :
EHEBB BgH BEH

Haines, Aug. 12-W. S. Harding, deputy U. s. marshal went up into the Porcupine country, on Monday On business in connection with his office
 Mrs. Steve Ragan is reported as slowly recovering at the Mission hopital from a nervous ailment.
 An outing party consisting of Dr. and Mrs. Craig, MT. and Mrs. A. A. Mclean, Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Me Rae and family, and MT. William OdelI, went down to NIT, McRae's place near Mud bay on Tuesday, and report having had the time of their lives.
 The body of Babe King, the col ored woman of tha underworld, who died here very suddenly on the 4th of this month, was taken out on the last Humboldt to Seattle for burial.
 One of 3Ir. Narrett's valuable horses dropped dead on Monday while standing in his harness,
 The church and Sunday school social last night in the Presbyter- ian church was well attended, there being about sixty persons present. Several different kinds of games were played, all Of which were very amusing, especially, the contest Of he Standing Broad Grin. It is as tonishng how wide persons can stretch their mouths when they try. After the games ice cream and cakes were served, Chere is where the writer came in) by the re- committee, Mrs. .J G. Morrison. Mrs. Carl Bjornstad and Mrs. C. 4. Lindholm. After re- everybody went home, feeling the better for having been there.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-12

Butte. Mout., August 12-East Butte will probably shut down en- ytroly. It has been producing about I.000,00O pounds yearly, but this .s relatively a small production. It must either operate to full capacity OF stop entirely. Partial curtail- mcut would mean prohibitiye costs and forced shut down would eu- able company to make contemplated Improvements.
 North Butte will shut down en- GroIy for a few weeks and make some needed repairs to shaft, after which time the extension of cur urmeuJ will be decided upon. Their production has been running about 2S.000,00O pounds annually. The United States Smelting and Refin- ing company which has been produc
 ing about 100000 pounds of cop per monthly will curtail fifty per cent.