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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
BREAKING THE NEWS GENTLY
Liverpool Man Exceedingly Careful
That He Should Not Shock the
Nerves Of His Friend.

In Liverpool there is a man, writes
a contributor to Pearson's Weekly,
who is famous for his calmness on
every occasion, One day he strolled
leisurely into the ONCE of a friend.
i've Just had a chat with your
Wife he began.
"Why, / didn't know she was in
town"
"oh, she wasn't in town." replied
the other. 81 called at your house"
II didn't know she was receiving to-
day" said the husband. with some sur
prise. Il thought she had a head
ache"
she didn't mention il to me-" said
the calm man. There was quite a
crowd at the house"
"A crowd" echoed the husband.
Yes" went or the calm man. They
came with the fire engine"
THE fire engine!" gasped the hus'
band.
"Oh, it's all right" went on the calm
man. Its all out now. It wasn't
much Of a fire, but l thought you'd
like to know Of It."
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
HAS NO NEED OF HUSBAND
Woman Makes Big Success Manag-
Ing a Store and Also at
Farming.

Penokee, Kan.-One Of the best
ruEtlera In the short grass country Is
a woman. Miss Sophronia Summer.
son. manager OF the Farmers Supply
Company store In PenOkee, IN Graham
county. has succeeded without aid OF
a husband. For the last two years
she has held this job, and made
money for the company. Her people
live near Hoxie, Sheridan county,
where she owns a section and a hall
OF land and farms II out on shares.
In 1914 Miss summerson raised
1000 bushels Of wheat, 1000 bushels
OF oats, 1000 bushels OF corn and
$500 bushels Of barley. For more
than a dozen years she was the agent
OF the Union Pacific at Menlo, Palco
and MorlRnd.
The Summersons we're among the
pioneer settlers Of Sheridan county.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
His O Title.

1t was a very small pupil who as
tonished his father, a practitioner Of
medicine. by %propounding the follow
ing question:
Papa, do you know what the great
Napoleon's nickname was?'
Wishing hat his son might have the
pleasure OF bestowing this informa'
ton, his father evaded a reply by ask
ing another question:
What vas II, SOM"
His state of mind can be imagined
when the little fellow proudly re.
sponded:
He was known as the Little Cor
puscle. YOUTHS Companion.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
PREMATURE BADNESS
Due to DandruT and irritation, Pre-
vented by cutIeura.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Daily
shampoos with Cuticura Soap and
occasional applications OF Cuticura
Ointment gently rubbed into the
scalp skin will do much to promote
hair-growing conditions.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
Testh for speeIaI ooeasIons.

Those Bulllons simply roll in
wealth."
Don't thoy-and say, did you ever
see Mrs. Billions set OF state teeth ?"
state teeth?"
"Yes-the ones she wears at reoep-
tions and dinners. They're made Of
diamonds, rubies. pearls, sapphires and
emeralds in succession. Why, one Of
her smiles is worth $ss, OG9."-New
York World.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

ALIENS FOOT-EAsE for the TROOPS
over 10000 packages Of Aliens Foot-Rase, the
autiseptic powder to shake into your hhoes, are
being used by the German aud Allied troops At
the Front because IL vests the feet, gives In.
slant relief TO Corus and BuniOns, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold every where, Csc. Try II TODAY. Don't
accept any substitute, Adv.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

Brown-Where's that flyer | laid oil
the table a moment ago?
Mrs. Brown-YoU never expected to
see that again, did you?
Brown-And why not7
Mrs. Brown-You told me that in
parliamentary practice when a bill
is laid on the table II is seldom heard
of again.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

Berlin.-German soldiers are pro
yided with a new kind Of life p~reserver
in the form OF a rubber vest that a
be Inflated In a moment, and It is q
SO fine to misplace or lose It.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
Guinea Plas az food.

Berlin.-German dietists have dis
covered guinea pigs furnish cheap and
appetizing meat. and breeding the ami
mails has become y large industry.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

Germany-The other powers come
to these straits in fowl disguise.
Turkey (mournfully)-Yes, as Tur-
key gobblers.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

Don't worry about James, old man.
He'll pay up. He's a man Of his word "
Yes, and his word Is wait
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
Point Of View.

Aviator must take a vacation!
Manager-To get rested up2
Aviator-Lord, no! Down! ,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

II you wish beautiful. clear white
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good Erocers. ADV.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

Mlstress-Are you married?
Applicant-No, ma'am. | bumped
into a door.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

He-Can't you spare me a kiss?
She-You1l have to ask Fred; I've
promised them all TO him.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

The best way to get along with some
people is TO get along without them.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

When fame does come to the aver
age man Il roosts on his tombstone.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

A woman's idea Of a mean husband
is one who refuses to talk back.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

That horse was pulled"
Yes, and l was plucked."-Balti-
more American.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09
The War Geography.

Knicker-What Is an island?
Bocker-A body Of land entirely sur
rounded by a war zone.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1915-04-09

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and lure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
GRANTED JUDGEMENT IN
 TAX SUITS
POWER TO GRANT OP- TONS GIVEN GUAR DIAN AND JUNE CAL ENDAR IS CALLED.
(From Tuesday's Daily.)

Judgment was granted the State in "A delinquent tax suits by Judge Smith yesterday in the Superior court and the liens on the property were ordered foreclosed to secure the judg- ment and costs in each case. Deputy County Attorney Morgan presented the tax bills and the defendants failed to appear in every instance.
 Liens on the property of the fol lowing people for delinquent taxes were granted: Isaac Allen, IT,, $252.30; Mrs. K. Allison, $500; Francis s. Burchett, $4S.54; Arizona Mining and Milling Company $245.26; w. L. Bell, $S.33; Catherine Brooks, S14.64; Colo rado and Arizona Gold Mining Com pany, $93.23; J. T. Gufey, $45.39; John Guivandan, $4.50; Charles Greig, $5.77; C. P. King, $1O92; Francisco Murillo $18S9; L. A. Osborne $153.85; Dr. R. NJ. Pancoast, $1O8.S6; D. s. Patterson, $39O8; J. J. Reddick SHIPS; Mrs. J. J. Reddick, $5210; Sarah M Rush, $3S.S6; Nellie E. Rhodes, $13.39; Geo. Savers, $16.6S; Mrs. J. C. Stephens, $13.S4; Frank Testor, $2392; Verde King Copper Company, $1344O, and unknown owners, on mines in the Hassayampa Eureka, Copper Mountain, Turkey creek and Weaver districts, $1,719.21
 The petition of Allen Hill, guardian in the estate of Amos Kindt, minor to grant options on mining property belonging to Kindt, to J. w. Hobbs of Prescott, was approved by Judge Smith.
 In the calling of the calendar fol the month of June the following cases were set and others dismissed.
 On a motion of Attorney Russell the suit of Joe Martinez vs. Steve Murphy was dismissed.
 Owing to the absence of Attorney R. P. Talbot for the plaintiffs the two following cases were dismissed Babbitt-Poulson vs. J. V. Cannon and the suit of Bertha McDorman vs John H. McDorman.
 The suit of the Bashford- Burmister Co. vs. Charles E. Nathorst was dis missed on a motion of Attorney Mitchell.
 June 28 was set as the date for hearing of the suit of J. L. Nelson Sr.. vs. the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. R. Co.
 Walter P. Palor and Harry G. Dicus were excused as trial jurors.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
SWANSEA OUTPUT REACHES B|G
 TONNAGE
DAILY SHIPMENT TO HUMBOLDT CLOSE TO 200 TONS AND MINE FORCE INCREASED.
(from Tuesdays Daily.)

Writing from Bousc a few days ago. C. C. Thompson, well known mining engineer. states that the Swansea mines are again attracting attention from the heavy shipments leaving the camp, estimated at 2OO tons per day. with Humboldt as the marketing center.
 MT. Thompson also stated that the mine force was being added to. and it was reported miners were being employed as fast as they arrive. Judge w. D. Thomas is in charge, and the old camp is passing into an era that indicates permanency for the future.
 Mir. Thompson also stated that three carloads of mining machinery had been freightcd out of Bousc dur ing the week by Colonel Dunn, for a placer project near Quartzsite, and this undertaking was attracting capi- tai for other pursuits in that line. There is also noticeable quite move ment to revive old quartz mines. which is probably due to what is be- ing determined at Swansea under practical management
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
UNCLE SAM IS
 LOOKING AFTER THE KIDS

WASHINGTON. June 5. = That Uncle Sam is determined future gen crations of young Americans shall not suffer any decrease in the crop Of Christmas trees, is shown by the fact that the forest service is about finish ing up its big planting of 1O,OOO,OOO trees. All over the vast areas Of the national forest reserves in the West ern states, mostly in mountainous re- gions, this work has been vigorously prosecuted for several months. Not only does the government wish to preserve the stock of Christmas trees, but it seeks to preserve the fertility of the higher areas, and prevent the washing away of the soil into the valleys by the rainfall. The trees and their roots form huge reservoir on each hill and mountain, retaining the rainfall and snows, thus preventing floods as well as preserving fertility,
 Under the care of the forest re- serve men. an area equal to l4OOO acres has been put out this year in pines. larches, spruce, cedars, frs and similar varieties. About two days has been required to plant one acre, the work being done by gangs of men who set out with wagons. cooking outfits and the paraphernalia of a mining expedition.
 The young trees were grown in nurseries at different points in the West. At these stations the seed is sown in huge hotbeds. This seed is gathered each fall by the ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
THE HYPHEN MUST GO.

The crisis that has between the United States and Ger many coupled with the proGerman expressions of the German directly with of practically newspapers of the emphasizes necessity for eliminating the hyphen from American citizenship.
 The United States unique among the nations of the parent stock A purpose con- and danger united the founders of this gov made of them Americans though that early the population of the colonies gathered from every tribe and from The Great Britain whose language then the dominant this side of the Atlantic.
 The descendants of those first Americans the products of mene-po and their today But the great question is How well has the melt ing-pot work We had heretofore believe that in the melngpot had been properly fused but have citizenship good many mmeted Jumps of the original formations.
 The question today-key become within few days M really Americans. One L. American
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
A WORLD IDEAL.

During the same week two big the affairs of the United States upon identical thought world ideal for this coming generations Those President Will son and Judge Gary chairman of the United States corporation That ideal is the growing and influence of the people, opposed rulers the Of this planet
 In welcoming the Chinese commission touring the United study commercial methods President Wilson said
 We have naturally reoced you adopt form c the best vehicle of the republican form of government and great satisfaction feel that your great naon with its unlimited capacity and prospects be linked with in what hope will be common conception of liberty for the progress of mankind
 Wilson is historian by profession and he records it as his message youngest great nation the oldest and popuous nation of the world that possessing the repnb can government they have the best vehicle of Is the in Europe bring this vehicle further forward: Judge Gary thinks He makes the prophecy that after peace restored the people will into their Here an excerpt his address last week before the American Iron and Steel institAte ,...~.
 people, distinguished from the rulers, will have bringing the close and the settlements which made good guess that many kings and kingdoms will be occupying space the transition slide
 Kings kingdoms know them Europe today relics the udasm of the middle ages In medieval times they the best vehicles of progress that could devise But show their anachonism let ask kings have interests Of their apart from their subjects
 On this point the Journal Miner some months ago. quoted telegram from Emperor William Emperor Nicholas July 2S following in relation the murder of the Austrian archduke and his wife:
 You will doubt agree with that both of well like all other soveegns interest in insisting that those who morally responsible for this terrible murder shall receive the punishment they deserve
 How king Carlyle termed it. holds together, story death King Saul the early history of the sraeles A David hoping to gain by claiming have slain Saul David became quite indignant excaming What test thou thine hand against the Lords annointed: Turning his guards David ordered the slain David remember also of the Lords annoned
 Pursuing the of the special interest of kings to its logic but study the Europe
 
 beings and be that they the punish they deserve eleven nations involving hundred mil lion beings upon destroying another If such method of progress necessary preserve the overgns. then their vehicle obsolete and doomed As President Wilson implied their conception has nothing ill with liberty for the progress of mankind"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
JEROME COPPERS TAKEN OVER BY
 DOUGLAS
DEAL CLOSED IN PRES, corr YESTERDAY AND CONSIDERATION REACH ES TO $100,000.

Significant of the future of the United Verde Extension Mining Co.,, was the deal closed in Prescott yes tcrday, by James Douglas, as the gen eral manager of that copper syndi- cate, in which a group of Jerome mines were taken over for the sum of $1O0,OOO, and a first payment of several thousand dollars was made.
 The interests affected are those of C. H. Hooker and Charles Ewing, of one claim, known as the Mountain View, situated on the hogback near Jerome. the Boquet, Parker, Lippey & Stifel. and the Johnson groups, making in the aggregate 25 claims They will be consolidated with the holdings of the United Verde EXten- sion, and give the latter company an expanded area by which future oper- ations may be largely carried out and facilitate plans to that end, which have been under advisement since the noteworthy determinations of a few months ago brought this prop crty into prominent rating.
 By this deal, the United Verde Ex' tension will have total of 30 mines under ownership all of which adjoin to the south of its present holdings. Some of the mines purchased have had considerable work performed, but limited prospecting, however, has been given on the greatest number.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
PRESCOTT MAY GET AUTO FIRE
 APPARATUS
COUNCIL VOTES UNANI- MOUSLY TO ALLOW LOCAL BAND $50 A MONTH FOR SEASON.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Prescott in the near future may have an auto fire department. At the monthly meeting of the city council last night the question of doing away with horse and wagon and putting this city in class with the larger cities by equipping the department with couple of auto trucks was dis cussed on the suggestion of Fire Chief Hilton. He declared with such apparatus he would be able to save the city about $7O0 annually. The money would be saved by getting rid of the two horses which at present are costing the city about $950 per year to feed. Hilton stated that with what it costs to keep the team for a year the city could purchase two light autos, equip them with the pres ent apparatus which is being used on the wagon and be at fire about twice as fast as is possible with the present outfit. After thorough dis cussion of the matter it was referred to the fire committee for investiga- ton.
 After hearing the report of City Engineer Waara in regard to the paving of the alley between Cortez and Montezuma streets in the rear of Gur1ey street, the council acted favor ably on the matter by referring it to the street committee, consisting of Councilmen Head, Heap and Rich ards with power to act The alley is to be paved with 12 inches of con crete and will be of great benefit to everybody who has to use it during rainy seasons, as it has been one of the greatest nuisances in the city for some time. Work is to be started in short time as all of the property owners in that section who will be assessed for the work have signed the petition for the paving.
 On a motion of Councilman Head. the body voted unanimously to allow the Prescott Band $50 per month from May Is, to October IS, during the concert season, this year. This was done in appreciation of the fact that the 20-piece band is furnishing splendid music each Sunday and de serves the appropriation for all the practice that they have put in through the winter months. The subject was brought before the council by Chas. Shower, representing the band. He declared that they intend purchasing new uniforms for the Frontier Days celebration and are badly in need of funds as the subscription list, so far this season has not been as large as it might have been.
 Owing to the early departure of one of the councilmen other matters to be brought before the body will be taken up this morning at 10 o'clock when they will reconvene.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
Select HomeSteddS
 In Prescott Forest

ALBUQUERQUE, June 7,- Dur ing the months of January, February April and AIaya:1915 total of 500 acres of land within the Prescott national forest. Arizona, were listed with the Secretary of the Interior and will shortly be opened to entry under the forest homestead act. The lands thus listed were applied for in dividually by five applicants, and each one of these tracts was eXamin- ed by a forest officer and found to be more valuable for agriculture than for forest purposes.
 Those whose applications within the Prescott national forest were favorably acted upon during the months of January, February, April and May are:
 James E. Goodwin, Wickenburg, Arizona; Thomas Koontz, Skull Val ley, Arizona; J. E. Surrett, Mayer, Arizona; Harvey Hance, Camp Verde; Emmaline Agee, Walnut Grove, Arizona
 In addition. 5,647 acres were listed to applicants within other national forests in Arizona. and 6,552 acres within national forests in New Mex ico.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
WALKER SECTION r ACES FINE
 OUTLOOK
VISITING ENGINEER SAYS THE LEASER IS PAVING WAY IN MINE MAKING FOR BIG CAPITAL.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

After a hurried trip of observation in the Walker mining field, his second visit in the past five months, L. s. Linville, mining engineer, .of Salt Lake city, stated few days ago that it was his pronounced belief that that locality in few years would prove a surprise, and in fact at the present time the paving of the way for large and healthy producing mines was taking place in practical man ner."
 Mir. Linville was impressed with what 1easers are accomplishing. which element. he states, is the backbone of the industry and are giving an "ob, ject lesson of mining history repeat ing itself in Colorado. portions oi Utah, Nevada, California and other western states" He said further that many favorable localities are strangled in their incipient efforts tc gain foothold by companies enter ing and operating with lavish out lay. when in fact a prospector's rev enue should be advanced. Manage ment has been lacking and abundant capital thrown away" were his con- cluding remarks. Mr.. Linyille was decidedly impressed with the geologi cal makeup of the Walker field, which is verified in the character of compleN ore production, and substantiated by steady shipments made to smelters the various yields indicating that depth is all that is required to make the mine. He visited dozen prop critics. and many are in state of pro duction. on a limited scale, but with in the means of the lcasers operat- ing. This method, he states, will ultl mately prove the wisdom of caretu and economical handling of mines and when later the properties arc open. ample capital will enter ant permanency will follow. Mir. Lin vile will probably become identified with this county, and returns later accompanied by his wife.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
RAISE QUESTION ON
 SHELTER ASSESSMENT
(From Sundays Daily)


 In response to call made a few days ago by Clerk Belcher of the board of supervisors at the request of Attorneys Anderson & Lamson for their clients, the United Verde Cop per Company, two of the state tax commissioners. T. F. Campbell and Charles R. Howe will arrive in Pres colt Monday to confer with the coun- ty board of equalization.
 The matter to be taken up is that of the assessment on the two smelt- CTS of the company at Jerome and Clarkdale. The old one at Jerome is now out of commission and conse- qucntly the company does not care to pay taxes on prohtless plant The new shelter at Clarkdalc is only cX- pcctcd to run about seven or eight months of the year and the company wishes 10 have it assessed according ly. The board, commissioners, as sessor and attorneys will discuss the matter Monday when the two men will arrive here from Phoenix.
 The question of the assessment on the land owned in the county by the Santa Fe will also be taken up with the company's agent.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-09
UNITED VERDE IS LOSER IN TAX
 BATTLE
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

State Tax Commissioners Tom Campbell and Chairman C. K. Howe, after conference with the board of supervisors. acting as the county board of equalization, yesterday Sus- tained County Assessor C. E. Gentry in the assessment placed by him cn- on the United Verde Copper Com pany's land and smelters and also the assessment placed on Santa Fe Com pany's land.
 The commissioners had been brought to this city by the request of the United Verde Company through their attorneys, Anderson & Lamson. The two men were called in an effort to have the smelters assessed accord ing 10 their utility value The com missioners upheld the county assessor who had based his assessments on straight land and improvement basis.