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The age-herald., 1900-04-19
VILLAGE CREEK A
 VERITABLE RIVER
Damage Tn the Vicinity of Pratt City-As- pirants for the Legislature-The
 Morgan Delegation.

Pratt City, April 1s.-(Special, ,)-The heavy rains of Monday turned Village creek into a raging, roaring torrent. In the memory of the oldest settlers it had never been so high, commencing above the Thomas furnace to below Ensley all the low places were inundated and the sheet of water in many places was half mile wide and several feet deep At the bridge between Ensey and Pratt City the public road on the Ensley side for two blocks was wholly covered to a depth of two to three feet and passage was impossible ex- cept where the more adventurous would try to cross and several very serious mis- haps were narrowly averted as the drift wood and strong current would carry the vehicles into the deep ditch lining the road and two buggies and one ice wagon were capsized and in the case of the ice wagon had to be abandoned until the water subsided.
 The road at this place should be raised at least three feet, as this is the second time this month the rains have flooded it. Many houses in Ensley and Tuxedo park are entirely surrounded several feet deep, and in some instances families have attempted to move out
 A serious wash out was reported on the Birmingham Southern near No. slope
 Nearly all the mines were inundated and work therein has had to be discontinued.
 No. was not affected by the water but the engine breaking down, even this mine was shut down.
 Candidates for the legislature are now fixing their fences and as Pratt City thinks she is entitled to representation, two prominent citizens are spoken Of as candidates, Messrs. J. B. Aird, prom1- nent attorney and A. J. Reilley, mining engineer for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. MT. Aird has begun his canvass and has publicly announced.
 The delegation to the county convention as elected on the Morgan ticket last Sat urday are: Dr. George Brown, E. J. Hud- nall, Dr. R. M. Cunningham, Job Going. w A. Gibson, J. T. Rogers, J. D. McKen- zie William Logan. Michael Duggan, James Kirkpatrick, w. R. Lee, Peter Perv- lio John H. Adams, James A. Kirk, James G. Meagher, Jr., J. B. Aird.
 Neill Hutchings left yesterday for Union Springs to attend the meeting at that of the Baptist Young Peoples Union.
 The marriage of Miss Timmie Luther and MT. Anthony Fayette was quietly cele- brated on last Sunday at the home of the bride In South Pratt City. Both young people are well and favorably known here and many friends wish them happiness
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
LAMAR.

Vernon, April S.-(special)-The primary election passed off quietly last Saturday with the following result: Morgan for United States senator S05; Johnston, 145
 For Representatives.. I. Guyton, 637; J. C. Miner, 36S
 For Representative in Congress-J. H.. Bankhead with no opposition
 For Beat Committeeman-C. c. Nesmith
 Our chancery court is in session today with light docket.
 Captain s. J. Shields has been appointed register in chancery vice James M. Nor ton deceased MT. Morton was register in chancery here nearly or quite thirty years.
 There has been an baundance of rain and the waters are very high.
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CALHOUN.

Annston, April 1S.-(Special )-The demo- cratic county convention here today was very harmonious and solidly Morgan. Har- ry c. Gunnells of this city and Joseph J. Arnold of Jacksonville, two strong Nor gan men, were nominated for representa- tives. Delegates to the senatorial conven- tion were uninstructed, except the former, to vote as a unit. The senatorial delega- tion is for Fred l.. Blackman of this city, a law partner of Knox & Bowie and a strong Morgan man. He will doubtless be nominated The state delegation is under stood to favor Waller for governor
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
BIG RAILROAD DEEDS
L. & N. Transfers Repton Gap Road to
 Alabama Southern

Selma, Ala, April 1S.-Two large rail- road deeds were filed at this place teddy The Louisville and Nashville 3eeded to the Southern Alabama Railway company the railroad from Selma to Pineapple, and from Repton to Flomaton, the considera- tion being $99S,741.
 The other deed was from the Southern Alabama Railway company to the Louis- vile and Nashville, the Pensacola and Sell ma railway, and the eRpton Gap railroad, for the consideration of $1, ,6S0,O00
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Baptist Protracted Meeting

Athens, April 1S.-(special.) )-Beginnins with the fifth Sunday, the Missionary Bap- tist of this county will begin a three days protracted service with a very interesting programme at Mt. Pisgah four miles from Athens. The ablest men in the church will be there to discuss various subjects of in terest to the church. The pastor, Rev MT. Cobbs of New Decatur, is expecting this to be one of the most interesting services that the church has had in years.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'saass1s ssass ses of Ge<nAZzzx
The Auxiliary Fair

The ladies' auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will hold a fair at Elk's hall, corner Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 2l. A number of handsome and useful articles, donated by the merchants, will be disposed of during the evening. Good music will be furnished for dancing, and an enjoyable time is promised those who attend. Admission free in the after noon
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Morris-r ieIds

Blountsville, April 1s.-(special)-On yes- terday at the residence of the bride s father, Captain A. E. Fields. MT. Emery Morris married to Miss Erin Fields, Dr. J. A. B. Lovett officiating.
 The groom is a well known and success ful young business man; and, as stu dent of medicine he has bright future before him.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
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Oneonta, April -(Special)-Morgan has GO per cent of the vote cast in primary in this county. Stallings leads for governor in county very probably. On the local tick ct, Dickson for representative, has large majority. Alldredge is probably the nom- inee for sheriff, c. L. Ingram, second.
 For tax collector, Richard Nation leads by good majority. For tax assessor, M. c. Allgood leads, A. A. Griffith, second.
 The race for treasurer is very close. In the beats so far heard from, Tidwell and Dearer, candidates for that office have ex- actly the same number of votes. The chances are that Tidwell is the nominee. w. M. Self is renominated for county su- perintendent. R. L. Hipp, for senate, Is elected by handsome majority over his op- ponent, Newman.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
A Young Notary Public

Huntsville, April 1S.-(Special)-HenryP P. Bradshaw, son of Professor R. s. Brad- shaw, has received from Governor John ston commission appointing him notary public. Bradshaw is only 16 years old, and is perhaps the youngest notary in the state
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Heavy Rains in Morgan

New Decatur, April 1S.-(Special)-A drenching rain has been falling for the past forty-eight hours all over the north ern portion of the state, and there is yet but little prospect of it soon abating.
 All the small streams are raging tor ents, and there Is much fear of an over flow of the Tennessee river at this point.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Serioue Accident at Centreville

Centrevile, April 1s.-(Special.)-H. P. Thigpen, foreman of the Centreville Lum- Der company at this place, met with ter- rible accident today He was at work re- pairing some of the machinery of the plan- CT, when his right hand was caught in the machinery and was cut off. He is in great pain.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
United states Court Adiourps

Huntsville April 1S-(special )-United States court, which has been in session two weeks, was adjourned by Judge Bruce yesterday. Judge Bruce yesterday overruled the demurrer in the case of Charles P. Lane vs. William A. Ormap, ct al, suit for Franklin county lands to the value of S75.0O0, and the case will be heard on its merits at the next term of court. All the cases on the law and equity docket were continued
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
RANDOLPH.

Roanoke, April 1S.-(Special.)-Th demo- cratic party held a county convention to- day at Wedowee. F. P. Nichols was made chairman of the convention, John T. Heflin was nominated for representative and in structed for John T. Morgan.
 F. P. Nichols, R. G. Rowland, J. w. Overton, R. H. Harris, J. M. Hester, J. T. Kaylor were elected as delegates to the state convention and instructed for w. J. Sanford
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
DEKALB.

Fort Payne, April 1S.-(special )-Morgan carried DeKalb by majority of four to one. Shelley carried the county for gov ernor, Seed for treasurer, Ellins for adj tor, and Hawkins for commissioner of ag- -riculture. l.. B. Stone for state senate, had no opposition. l.. H. Truett nomin- ated for representative. Both are strong Morgan men.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
lfurplars at Huntsville

Huntsville, April 1S.-(Special.)-R. N. Davis has reported to the police that bur- glars entered his home on Green street and carried off s25 in money and many small articles of silver that were lying about the house.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Limestone's New Health Officer

Athens, April 1s.-(special)-Dr Nick D. Richardson, late of Nashville. has been elected county health officer for Limestone county. He was chosen by the unanimous vote of the county court and was assigned to the practice of the poor and the jail in connection with his other duties. He will make a good official.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
ST. CLAIR.

Ashville, April 1S.-(Special.) )-The demo- cratic party for St. Clair met in conven- ton at Coal City today and elected the following delegates to the state conven- tion: James T. Green, J. L. Foreman, c. c. Montgomery, w. I. Brown, w. s. Crump and B. w. Waite. No instructions were given as to whom they should vote
The age-herald., 1900-04-19

By saving the mucus it enriches the blood. By cleansing the mucous mem- branes it preserves the vital forces.
 A constant drain of mucus from tho system is known as systemic catarrh. This may occur from any organ of the body. Systemic catarrh is more com mon in spring and summer than in the winter. A course of Peruna now will do much more good than in the in- element weather of winter. Address The Peruna Medicine Com pany, Columbus, Ohio, for free book on catarrh.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Farming in the river bottoms will be


 Washouts on the line of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Hartselle, Gull man and Homes Gap, south of this city, are reported, and traffic was delayed for several hours.
 The Louisville and Nashville pay car, which was to have arrived here at a. m., is still tied up south of here at this hour q oclock), on account of the washouts.
 WILL w. NELSON.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19

Ashville. April 1S.-(special)-J. T. Green, B. ". Waite, c. c. Montgomery. Walter Crump, w. T. Brown, Ben Hoze- let, are the St. Clair county delegates for Morgan and Sanford. J. T. Martrey, chairman. and ". H. Cathey, beat oem- mitteemen, are Stallings delegates. No county ticket is put out.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19

 months have had catarrhal symptoms and grafe- fuf 10 testify owe my complete recovery to Peruna"
 Mrs. Mary Cook, Piffsford, M Y, also says:
 'I nof very we'll for six years paid many doctor bills, but Improved very much. Two years ego attacked with Ia grippe. which left with severe liver trouble. gave hope of ever recovering Pe- runa cured me- feel young again. and am gaining in flesh. as was very emaciaed Myown chndrenare sur prsed in the great change in when they come 10 visit me We have made Pecuna DIE househ0Ld remedY.n n
The age-herald., 1900-04-19

Hon. A. T. Wimberly, Collector of the Port of New Orleans, La., and member of the National Republican Committee, in writing of Peruna, says:
 "I have used Peruna and can gladly recommend it as being all you represent. wish that every man who is in need of a good tonic could know of it. Iwould advise all such to take it now, and am sure it would never be regretted"
 Peruna is an internal remedy-a scien- tific remedy for catarrh. Itcures catarrh wherever located. Its cures last. Pe- runa gives strength by stopping waste
The age-herald., 1900-04-19

for for governor, but they stand Shelley. 2; Stallings, and Sanford two votes.
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N RIA,

Fevers, ChiIIs, Coughss Colds, Dyspepsia of what ever form, quickly cured by taking DUFFY'S Malt. A tablespoonful in glass of water three times a day. All druggists and grocera
 Beware of limitations.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19

In Blood Poison victim within the the monster before the true nature m filled and the mu scalp ulcers on tongue sore
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
MISS BERTHA E. WENTNER, OF, BUCE

MISS BERTHA E. WENTNER, OF BUCKLEY, WASH.
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The copper era., 1900-04-26

Judge Egan, s. w. Price and J. N. McFate returned from Solomonville last night.
 s. J. Forbes has made a general reduction in the price of all goods, especially shoes.
 The B. B. B. Store is the only exclusive gents furnishing goods house in Clifton.
 Services at the Catholic church Sunday, the 29th. Mass at 9:30 a. m. Benediction at 7.15 p. m.
 Do not fail to attend the Democratic con- vention at the School house in this precinct Saturday, May 5.
 A. J. Hanson returned Saturday from a two-week's trip to Santa Rosalia, Mexico, somewhat improved in health.
 R. W. Lifts, an old locomotive fireman came up from Fl Paso Tuesday to meet his brother whom he has not seen for several years.
 On his death bed Rev. Gibson confessed a few days ago that he killed the two young girls in San Francisco for which Theodore Durrant was hanged.
 Frank Ringgold received a telephone mes sage yesterday evening requesting him to return to Solomonville as his wife was very i'll, and he went down on the SEQ train this morning.
 The keys of the Tombstone jail were re- turned to Sheriff White from Alvord, Stiles, and Bravo John the three fugitives having sent the keys to Benson by a Mexican Prospector.
 When the Mariposa store building shall have been vacated next week Henry Katz will occupy same as a branch of the B. B. B. Store with large and well selected stock of dry goods, boots and shoes.
 Until May the district court will try no cases other than condemnation causes of the Morenci Southern Railway Co. vs. the set tiers on the right of way on that road. These cases will be submitted to a jury for settlement
The copper era., 1900-04-26

Ramon Pinieda was again sentenced to death last week by Judge Doan and the date of execution fixed for Friday, June l. Last summer Pinieda and an associate killed Ra- mon Sains in Morenci; the deceased was en- ticed from a saloon at night by the associate and Pinieda stabbed him with new butcher knife, procured an hour before for the occa- sion. Death was almost instantaneous. The proof of Pinieda's Identification and guilt was positive, and the jury fixed the penalty at death After the verdict, fellow prison CT in the Solomonville jail, named McClen- nan, disclosed the statement that Pinieda, while in jail, had confessed 10 him that the murder was committed for purposes Of rob sum of money on his person, but that they were disappointed in obtaining but a small sum from the deceased. After judgment of -Geatb in October last, an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court, and the judgment was affirmed at the January term.
The copper era., 1900-04-26
HON. CHARLES M. SHANNON.

The many friends of Hon. Charles M. Shan non will urge before the County and Territor- ial Democratic Conventions his selection as one of the Delegates to represent the party in the National Democratic Convention which meets at Kansas City on July 4th. No one is better known than he throughout Arizona and New Mexico He first came to Clifton more than twenty-five years ago and from that day to this he has been identified with the mining interests of this territory.
 Although neither professional politician nor office seeker, he has always been an act i've worker for the Democratic party and has been honored with the position of member of the Territorial Council, member of the Ma tional Democratic Committee and U. s. Col lector of Internal Revenue for Arizona and New Mexico.
 MT Shannon may almost be called the Father of Clifton; he gave it its beautiful and appropriate name in company with few other bold prospectors sitting under the re- freShing shade of a cottonwood tree near the company store. He is identified with large mining interests in our section and is one of the most worthy and influential citizens of Graham County.
 To know Charley Shannon, as he is so famil- iarly called, is to know man who is affable, congenial and worthy; he is one of the most companionable of gentlemen and is the very soul of honor. Whenever the Democratic ticket has been named, he has at all times been it's most ardent, active and untiring supporter; in times of political storm he has never sought shelter in seculsion or re- treat, but has only fought the harder for the success of the party and the maintenance of our party principles.
 Graham County leads all other counties of the Territory in it's democratic vote and will centainly be accorded the honor of a delegate to Kansas City, especially if Graham County requests that honor for Charley Shannon, His popularity is not confined to Clifton, nor to Graham County-it extends throughout the entire Territories of Arizona and New Mexico. With all his happy and pleasing qualities, he is dignifed gentleman of ability and worth.
 The magnificent vote given in our section for Delegate to Congress at the last election was due largely to the activity and influence of Charley Shannon; in view of that fact and the further fact that the population and vote of this section is so largely and rapidly in- creaSing, Clifton and her surrounding settle ments urge his selection.
 In choosing Charles M. Shannon as repre- sentative of our party at Kansas City, the Democracy will make no mistake; true as tempered steel, unfaltering and unfailing, needle to the pole in his unswerving ale glance to Democracy, we urge him as Graham County's choice for delegate to the Kansas City Convention.
The copper era., 1900-04-26

John Lucky, the old reliable Morenci stage driver, has returned and i5 now driving the regular stage.
 The ERA has heard several people W wondering what has become of the street sprinkler during the vast few days.
 Abel Alvidrez has opened a secoad- hand store opposite the school house. Give him a call when you want anything in his line.
 Misses Florence and Jessie Lloyd leave tomorrow morning for Trinidad, Colora- do, to attend school. Their grandparents and other relatives reside there. The best wishes of their many friends in Clifton go with them.
 Miss Ida Doran, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. c. Lloyd, and broth CTS, in North Clifton, since January of last year, will leave in the morning for her home in Erie, Colo. She will accom- pany her nieces, Misses Florence and Jessie Lloyd, who go to Trinidad. Her many friends in Clifton regret her de- parture.
 CHAMPION MOWERS at H. P, Noake's, Fl Paso. Tex, Write for prices.
 The Dragoon Mining Company, at Cochise is shipping of high grade copper ore per day from the Peabody mine to the Fl Paso shelter.
The copper era., 1900-04-26

Miners at Globe have boycotted the Los Angeles Times and 25O papers were stopped one day. The stand the Times has taken against organized labor was the cause.
 Twenty-two car loads of range horses have been shipped from the vicinity of San Mar cial, New Mexico, since the first of the year. It is understood that the price paid for the last seven car load lot, was s5 per herd.
 CHAMPION TOWERS at H. P. Noake's, Fl Pase, Tex. Write for prices.
The copper era., 1900-04-26
Three Chinamen Murdered.

Last Wednesday, sometime during the afternoon or night, Chinese laundry at Morenci was entered by unknown par ties, and the three occupants, whose names appear in the coroner's report below, were murdered and everything of value in the house carried away. One of the Chinamen was known to have had $90 and the other two $210 between them. The ERA has been informed that one man, suspected of having been a party to the crime, has been arrested.
 JUSTICE WEIGHTS REPORT In Justices Court Precinct No. 8, Graham
 County, Arizona, April 19, 1900
 Late on the afternoon of this date, the Court received message by telephone to go to Morenci and hold inquest. I immed- lately started for that place, arriving after dark; and there learned that three Chinamen had been murdered there the night previous A jury was at once summoned to investigate the cause of the killing. The scene of the tripple murder was immediately visited and the victims were found to be Louis Fat, Ar Ohock and Hong Yick. They wore all shot in the head, two apparently having been killed while in bed. The house had been thoroughly ransacked for valuables, showing that robbery was probably the motive of the crime The premises were thoroughly ex- amined, and it was found that no less than eight shots had been fired and, although the house was situated in the midst of a thickly settled neighborhood, only one person could be found who had heard any shots fired.
 The peace officers summoned every person, whom it was suspected could throw any light the and several were examined whose statements were not considered of enough importance to even record.
 The investigation utterly failed to find any evidence pointing to the guilty parties, and was closed by the following verdict
 We, the coroner's jury, find that Louis Fat, Ar OhOck and Hong Yick came to their death by pistol shot wounds fired by unknown parties.
 Signed:-A. J. Lightfoot, M. F. Morris, M. J.
 Bates, J. L. Parker, Robt. Steggal, R.
 E. Philips.
 A. WRIGHT, J. F., Acting Coroner.
 TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES.
 Tom Long:-I live in Morenci know all three Chinamen; been in Morenci two months; saw them about or o'clock on the 18th-two there.
 Bonofaeio Marquez:-I own the house that these Chinamen were killed in. Adella Her mandez said she heard shots the night the Chinamen were killed.
 Juan Anchonda:-As I was coming home from work saw two men going from the Chinamen [housel towards the Lone Star mine at about 3:3O D. m., the 18th. On acconnt of their action, I told the men in my house what had seen.
 Adella Hernandez testified that she heard. shots and mentioned the fact to another woman.
 The bodies of the murdered men were buried in the South Clifton cemetery at ? o'clock Saturday afternoon by their brethren in Morenci and Clifton in the usual style peculiar to the religious cus- toms of the Chinese people.
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To All Whom it May Concern.

We wish to state that F. c. Hine is no long CT in our employ and not authorized to sign our name. ANToNELLE & PAGANo,
 Sub. R. R. Contractors
 for Streeter Lusk
The copper era., 1900-04-26
AT THE ACADEMY.

There will be ball at the Academy Saturday night.