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A NEW FIELD.
A Vast Section of Rich Mineral Land Opened to the Prospector
 in Sonora.

Special Correspondence of ERA.
 DEAR ERA:-I have been here now several weeks and am more than well pleased with the general Hay out.' Northern Sonora has been the dream of the prospector for many years but it was so far away from transportation as to be beyond the reach of the average spector.
 The problem has been solved by the construction of the Nacozari railroad, which was on October 23 opened for traffic from Douglas, Arizona. on the in- ternational boundary, south to the new town of Cos, Sonora, or the north line of Montezuma district, and in the core of what may be appropriately called the "country of the copper bottom" !" The term applied, however, is not in tended to reflect on the gold and silver resources Of this wonderful and hereto fore hidden region. The existence of these precious metals in paying quanti- ties is evidenced, by the several stamp mills already there in successful opera tion, the heavy exportatiOns of high grade ores running thousands of dol lars to the ton, and the countless rich discoveries daily reported.
 Among the new and active camps be- coming famous as phenomenal produc- CTS are Pilares de Tierras, Nacozari, San Miguelito, Lampasas, Churinibabi, Rannanhj nd pan}tnS an nf Nuhinh along with many others, offer rare in- ducements to the miner with energy and capital. Beyond question the field is most attractive one. For substan tial gold, copper and silver mining it stands preeminent among the new and undevelopcd mineral regions of today. Superior conditions do not abound else where. A temperate climate, abund- ant wood and water, protective laws most favorable to the miner, cheap labor, and easy access to the markets and smclters of the United States, all combine there to promote the oper- ator's interest.
 The impetus to mining which nat urally follows improved transportation facilities is already noticeable to a marked degree, and an era of unprecc- dented prosperity is there at hand.
 The American merchant, too, with his expansion policy, will find this newly opened territory one worthy of his attention. Many busy mining camps and fourishing towns have, by the advent of the Nacozari Railroad, with it's low rates, been brought yirtu- ally hundreds of miles nearer his door, and well-spent energy in that direction will yield certain and rich returns. The active and growing towns of Montezuma, Cumpas, Nacozari, Arizpe, Bacoachi, Granados, Huasavas, Oputo, Tepache, Soyopa, Suaqui, Sahuaripa, San Miguel and various others lying adjacent or tributary to the new road are ready to divert their traffic from the old beaten channels to the short, quick route. The way is open to the man of progress.
 Douglas, Ariz., Nov. s.
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! New COmstock Mining company, wa,
 in Kingmau yesterday from the mine,
 now under operation by that company He reports that the shaft is now below
 the l25 foot level, at which point a crosscut was run off 15 feet. D feet of
 solid ore was cut, while the balance of
 the ledge is somewhat broken, although carrying values in gold. The shaft is
 now being carried below the 125 level in high grade of gold-bearing ore. The company has leased the Pyramid twenty-siamp mill and will put it in shape to work ores from the mine. Enough ground is now open to assure a steady run of the mill for year or more.-Kingman Miner.
 The Colorado River Gold and Copper company, with headquarters in Los Angeles, have decided to erect a ten ton smelter on their property in the Empire Flat district, on the Colorado river, above Parker. A number of tests were recently made, s,1d the oTe was shown to carry good values in gold and copper. The property has been de- veloped sufficiently to warrant the erec- tion of ten-ton plant, which will be increased as soon as the ore output ex- ceeds its capacity. The shelter will be of the Vulcan variety, and will be under the management of J. c. Schel- berger, a we'll known business man of San Pedro. The smelter has already been ordered Sun.
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SIX HUNDRED
 MILLION DOLLARS
Is the Vast Treasure Locked uI in the Ancient Mine of
 the Sierra Madres.
Special 10 the Star.

Special 10 the Star.
 Guaymas, Sonora. Nov. S.-The lost Tayapa mines, celebrated in Spanish annals as having produced eighty mill- ions Of dollars in silver and gold in the l1th century, and which are described on Spanish maps as being situated in northwestern Mexico, about 50 leagues from the sea, near the Dos Pilares, have been found.
 As far back as 1859. Robt. L. d'Aum- allie, the celebrated French expert, de- clared that the real of the Cieneguita, in the Sahuria district, Sonora, to be identical with the lost Tayapa. The Spaniards are said to have been mur- dered by their Indian slaves neartthe close of the 17th century, and that for 100 years thereafter DO one was allowed to enter the region.
 Explorers, experts, who have re- gently returned from the Cieneguita, report having discovered the old stone prisons and smelters, as also the stu pendous work accomplished by the ancients. They assert that there are millions of tons of ore exposed that are rich in copper, silver and gold in the form of sulphide of copper, that could not be worked by the imperfect methods then in vogue.
 Upon thorough sampling they state the average value of this great mass of ore to be S60 per ton, and that there is ore in sight valued a: more than Sl00,- OOO OOO
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Arizona & New Mexico Railway.
passcrrer trains: mountain time.

PaSScrter trains: mountain time. Train leaves Clifton daily at s30 d m; ar rivcs LOrdSburg ll.i5 m. No leaves Clifton daily au.3O D m; arrives LOrdSburg GAO D m.
 No. leaves I.OrdSburg at 700 m; arrives Clifton 80 pm.
 No. leaves Lordsburg a 3.OO p m; arrives Clifton 6.l5 p m.
 Distance from Clifton to LordSburg 7i miles.
 PASSENGER RATES. Clifton to- North siding. BOG; South Siding. i0C: Guthrie, 7OC; Coronado. S5C; Shelden. Sl.45; Duncan. Si.95; Thomson. S2.45: Summit. s3.lO; Neitch. S3.60; Lordsburg, Si25 Children under 10. half price. Excess bag gage lC per 100 lbs per mile. i5O lbs baggage carried free with each full ticket; a lbs free with each half ticket Passengers from tick ct stations paying on trains will be charged 25c extra JAS. COLQUHOUN, Prest.
 II. J. SIMMONS. Supt.
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"ANTED-Several persons of character and
 w good reputation in each state lone in thi. county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary sls.00 weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash eact Wednesday direct from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished, when necessary. References Enclose selfaddressed stamp envelope. Mana ger, Sie Caxton Building, Chicago.
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MOrenci Southern Railway.
Stnnlnrl Time

Standard Time.
 Train leaves Morenci 630 d. m arrives at Guthrie s.2O d. m. Train 3 leaves Morcuei .10 r. m; arrives Guthrie q. D. m.
 Train leaves Guthrie 9.20 q. m: arrives Mo rcuCi VI 10 Train 4 icnvrs IfutiIrir S.io r. m: arrives Morcuci 40 D. Ill. JSO. BURNS, C. k. MILLS. Manager Superintendent.
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A Wild Gold Story from Kansas

The action of the Union Pacific Rail- way in withdrawing from the market nearly fifty thousand acres of land in Trego and Ellis counties has awakened additional interest in the western Kan sas gold excitement. Many leading chemists have visited Smoky Hill Riv- CT region in western Kansas, and a great majority of them declare that the shales along that river will pro- duce from SI0 to S2O ton in gold and s6 to s10 in silver.
 Two miles q. now building in Ellis county, and Smoky Hill City has grown to metropolitan proportions in month. Five hundred thousand dollars have been invested in lands of no value for any other purpose. Shale enthusiasts say that s2OO, ,OO0, 900 can be taken from an acre of land, and that the shale lands extend fifty miles along the river and eight miles on either side. Prof. Lovewell, a Topeka chemist, who has made scores of successful tests, says there is more gold in western Kansas than in all the gold fields of the world.
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Tot Causes Night Alarm

"One night my brothers baby was taken with Group, writes Mrs. J. c. Suider, of Crittenden, Ky, Lit seemed it would stI'augle before we could get a doctor, so we gave it Dr.. Kings New Discovery, which gave quick relief and permanently cured it. We also keer it in the house tpprotect our children from Group and Whooping Cough. Ii cured me of a chronic bronchial trouble that no other remedy would relieve. ' Infalllhle for Coughs, Colds, Throat and Lung troubles. soc and $l.00. Trial bottles free at Dunn's.
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Bucklen's Arnlca Salve

Gas worldwide fame for marvellous cures. It surpasses any other salve, lotion, ointment, or balm for Cuts, Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers, Tetter. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped Hands. Skin Eruptions; infallfble for Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only p cents at Dunn's.
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Southern Pacific Railroad.

Wcstbound passenger leaves LOrdsburG at | l2.05 D m; caStbound leaves l.i5 D m. Trains
 | run on Pacific time.
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OOO.OOO.

Edam, Pineapple, Swiss, Limburger, Roquefort, Cream and Gorgonzola Cheese. S. J. Forbes.
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Mothers everywhere praise One Min. ute Cough Cure for the sufferings i, has relieved and the lives of their lit tie ones it has saved. Strikes at the root of the trouble and draws out the inflammation. The children's favorite Cough Cure-J. & A. Smith.
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Finest and largest assortment of hats ever received in Clifton at Becker Franz Co. Full line of S.etsOn's.
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If yor want fine groceries: fresh veg tables, fruits or wines for your Than ks giving dinner. see J. J. Forbes.
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Free lunch with beer at Happy Jack of Clubs saloon, Copper avenue.
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The talk of the town is about the Bazaar's big clothing sale. Clothing for almost nothing.
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Central Market is where they keep poultry, fresh Holsters, fish and oysters. TeleDhOne 2S.
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Coronado Railroad.

Passenger Scrvicc.-In effect Sept l. 1901.
 Train No. leaves Clifton 500 n. m: arrives Longfcllow S20 n. m; MctCalf $40 n. III. No. 2 leaves Clifton 3.3O D. m. arrives Longfcllow $50 r. m.: Metcalf 40 P. m.
 Train No. leaves Mctcalf Q 10 n. m arrives LonGfellow 9}O a. m; Clifton 95O n. III. No 4 leaves Mccall 10 P. m,; arrives Longfcllow . F. m; Clifton 5.2O r. IT.
 FAREs:-Clifton 10 LOngfellow 25c: round trip 35c. Longfellow to Metcalf 25c; round trip 3Jc Clifton 10 Meicalf 35c: round trip Soc Metcnf 35": round trip Soc
 Q TICKETS sold at all Arizona Copper Co. Stores conductors sell tickets only one way.
 PARCELS DELGvERY:-Parccls not exceeding 25 pounds Toe; exceeding 2j lbs md not exceeding 50 lbs 15c; exceeding 30 and not exceeding 100 lbs 25c. 25c per l01 for all exceeding 100 weight
 GD- Parcels will be weighed and accepted at Company stores and will be delivered at Clifton and Metcalf stores where they must be called for F. SCUvNANN Supf
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Order your next wedding, birthday or party cake from Clifton Bakery. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Childreus, Misses and Ladies Union suits. $. J. Forbes.
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Didn't know what low prices were till I called at tn e Bazaar Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

There had been a small bank failure,
and the bank had gone into the hands
Of n receiver. The receiver had proved
to be dishonest and had absconded
with what remained of the funds OF
the institution. Expert detectives,
however. were on his track, and he was
run TO earth in a mountain town and
taken back to the scene OF his financial
exploits.
1t was after midnight when the de-
tectives arrived with their prisoner,
and Mr.. Means, the principal deposit
or in the bank and therefore the prin-
cipal loser. was awakened at his home
and informed by telephone of the cap
ture.
He expressed his qualification and
went back TO bed.
Shortly afterward he was aroused to
receive another telephone message to
the same effect from a different source.
"Thanks," he said, "but l had heard
of 1t already. Good night"
And again he sought his couch.
About . o'clock he was awakened a
third time. The telephone bell was
ringing.
In no gentle frame of mind he an
swered Ii.
'.Hellor' he said.
''Hellov' responded a voice through
the telephone. us this Mr.. Meansr
Eyes. What do you want?"
"Mr. Means. this is Deputy Sheriff
Jones. We've caught that runaway re-
ceiver. Is there anything you'd like to
have me do personally in the matter"
"Yesr" roared Mr.. Means. Hang up
the receiver"
And he was not disturbed again
Youths Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.

Although the State or municipal
ownership of public utilities has not
yet reached the point where it can
properly be called a burning question
in this country, the interest in it has
grown perceptibly in the last ten years.
Many intelligent men believe that,
even under the most unfavorable con-
dttions that obtain today, the pubic
ownership Of many utilities would be a
success; and a still larger rumber,
while deprecating any premature eX-
periments, believe that public owner
ship is sure TO come in the not distant
future. They say that all the complex
tendencies in the political and indus
trial world point In that direction,
and that men who are striving with
m Jre or less success TO make them
lives kings Of monopoly under the
com petitive system are unconsciO 5 Y
leading up to the point when the poo
Pile will decide that il few men can
administer the utilities OF the country
for their own personal benefit the
State may administer them for the
benefit Of all the people. They go
further, indeed, and say that in some
cases we have a quasi-public owner
ship of utilities now, when an unscrup-
ulous political boss succeeds in con-
trolling great corporations and per-
haps even In matchmaking them by
the threat of hostile legislation.
Would it not be much better, they ask I,
for the State or the city in such cases
to assume the legitimate control Of
these utilities for the benefit OF the
public than to allow a boss to control
them illegitimately for his own bene-
FTP
But one point appears to be ignored
by the advocates of public ownership,
and especially by a number OF noisy,
unthinking persons who hold that pub
lie ownership of itself would bring
about an industrial aud social milleni-
um Aside from the dangers of in
competence and dishonesty, which are
of great Importance there is the posi-
bility that the elimination Of the COM
petitive system by public ownership
would practically result In service to
the public which, though it might be
honest, would be inferior and slip-shod.
Such results have occurred under sim
liar conditions. This question is
worth very careful consideration from
all standpoints.-N. Y. Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
THIS AND THAT.
News From Here and There Condensed
for Our Readers.

News From Here and There Condensed
for Our Readers.
Mrs. Lizzie Peet and daughter went
to Bedding Saturday. Luther Obser-
yer.
Friday OF next week, April 26th has
been designated as Arbor Day by Gov
ernor Bliss.
Mr. and Mrs. Fl. Il. Dodson spent a
portion OF the week at Bedding
Stanton Clipper.
Mrs. Phoebe Ann Frazer OF Ionia, an
eccentric old character, who lived
alone, fell into her cistern and was
drowned.
All persons interested are requested
to meet at the Brink school house next
Sunday, April 2lst at 2 o'clock for the
purpose of organizing Sunday school.
The Bailey house at Ionia will change
hands May LIST, V. X. Brown, the pres
ent landlord, having sold to his son,
who is now in the hotel business at
Owosso.
We have received copy of the sew
enth biennial report of the State Fish
and Game Warden, Grant M. Morse.
1t is we'll gotten up, clear and concise,
and contains many valuable sugges-
tions. Mr.. Morse performs the duties
OF his Office with care and discrimina-
ton.
Representative John Mick is sus-
tanning his reputation and his course
is very generally approved by his con-
stituents. 1t takes an awfully good
oman to keep his reputation untarnished
in the midst OF such corrupting practi-
ces as are in vogue at the state capitol,
but John is true blue every time
Saranac Local.
The Ionia city common council had
regular monkey and parrot time
over the selection of their appointive
officers. That body is tied politically
with a democratic Mayor (Scully.
The democrats it seems could not agree
among themselves at first but they
finally got together and took every.
thing in sight. j. ID. WEIGH was chos-
en- marshal.
The directors of the Ionia District
Fair association held their spring meet
ing this afternoon at the Office of E. A.
Murphy, and elected A. NJ WEIGH pres
ident in place Of James Eagle, de-
ceased. The question OF rebuilding
floral hall came up and the intention is
to get along this year without that ex-
pense, using a large tent for disylay
purposes. M. Nj. Soaring OF Lyons
succeeds Mr.. WEIGH as director
| Ionia Sentinel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Mark Twan's daughter. Miss Clara
L. Clemens. in entering upon her career
as a concert singer. had long con-
ference with a manager. Many mat
ters were discussed, plans made and
details settled. Miss Clemens debating
her own ideas. The young singer, who
had experienced considerable difficulty
In obtaining parental consent to pub
lie career. showed her earnestness by
the businesSlike manner in which she
looked into affairs.
When matters had been fully consid-
cred and the manager was about to
leave, Miss Clemens said. with the
large determination that small bodies
not infrequently possess;
Il wish il distinctly understood that
my fathers name is not to be men,
toned at all in connection with my
singing in public"
Mark Twain. who had been sitting
in the room during the interview, in
which. however, he had taken no part,
looked up quizzically and said, with
a twinkle in his eyes;
"You see what it is to have thank
less child. Saturday Evening Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Now that the use of boiled drinking
water has become common, it is inter-
esting to be reminded that a similar
method of guarding against disease
was practiced in ancient times. Herod-
otus tells how Cyrus had his drinking
water boiled and carried in silver YES
sells. and Pliny the elder relates that
Nero had water boiled and afterward
cooled for drinking by placing 1t In
glass TASKS surrounded with snow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
RniIroading In IreIan Il.

A somewhat nervous English tourist
vouches for the genuineness of the fol-
lowing incident of Irish travelling: The
train arrived some 20 minutes late at
small station. and the engine driver
inquired of the station master, did
the express 90 by yet, Tim" ut did
not" was the answer. There was in
decision on the part of the engine driy-
er for moment when he cheerfully
exclaimed. "Ah, well; we must chance
itp' as he blew the whistle and started
off on the single lne.-London Outlook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
when Corks Float Upright.

A cork which is longer than II is
broad. which Is the case with all ordi-
nary corks. floats upon it's side. so TO
speak. How can we make it float
upon its head?
Place one on end upon a table and
around II place six others. Seize them
oil together and plunge them under wa
ter 40 as TO wet them completely. Then
remove your hand gently and let them
take their own position in the water,
when you will find that they will stand
upright. rs IL supporting one another.
This is because the water that pene
trates the cork will make them cling
together
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Muir Tribune: "When the appor-
tionment bill rearranging Michigan's
con gressionial districts, was up for dis
cussion before the House committee on
Tuesday, Representative Powell took
occasion to enter his protest against
leaving Ionia county in the present
fifth district with Kent and Ottawa
counties. He demonstrated with clear
ness and conciseness the fact that the
two minor counties are always domi-
mated and controlled, both in caucuses
and at the election, by the Kent county
delegates and politicians, add so long
as the present apportionment continued
Kent county would always have the
congressman and every thing else they
insisted on taking. He suggested that
Kent and Aluskegon should form one
district, thus permitting Ionia and OF
tawa to be grouped with number OF
smaller counties, but the committee
seemed adverse to making any change
We are pleased that Rep Powell ex-
pressed his sentiments, even though
they had no apparent effect on com
mittee which had already prejudI ed
the case. The time is coming when
his remarks will bear fruit. "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
MAKING SILK THREAD.
lOontlnued nom first Paqe. }

itants, visited by the writer last sum
mer, there were ~ saloons. Belding
has 1000 inha bitants and three saloons,
and not one OF these is what one would
call 'jont, all are, indeed, as re-
spectacle as saloon can be.
The people OF Belding see a great
future for their town. It's growth has
been steady for the past ten years.
There is not rickety building in It,.
It's main street is lined with stone and
brick stores, mostly two stories In
height, but so constructed that another
or two more stories may be added at
will Just now ground is being brok-
en- for the erection OF new mill by the
Beldings opposite the model hotel. In
this mill silk fabric, that is, cloth, will
be manufactured, and employment will
be given 800 more hands. But silk is
not the only industry of this really
wonderful town. There is a refrigera-
tor factory employing hundreds OF
male workers. and managed by the
Belding- Hall company aud box, bas-
ket and shoe factories. 1t would
seem, TO the stranger in Bedding that
its inhabitants are right in prophesy-
for it future that shall be more pro.
life Of work and good results even
than its past has been, which is so
much to its credit, and TO the credit OF
the men who have made ii possible,
and by whom the residents of Belding
may reasonably and truthfully be said
to swear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Did They.

There is nothing much more dis
tressing than an unfinished story. A
number of people in London drawing
room were conversing about capital
punishment when a lady remarked:
How strange it must seem to be
sentenced to DEATH"
Not SO very very strange, assure
you. was myself once condemned
to death in Africa" said returned
African explorer.
Indeed exclaimed the lady. And
We're you-did they
Ibid they what. madame"
why, did they execute you, you
know - Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

The secretary OF the State board of
health says: During the ten years
1S90-99 there occurred in Michigan 10
cases OF smallpox of which 1874 died; a
fatality OF about 10 per cent. During
the single year 1900, there occurred COS
cases Of smallpox of which died, ia
tally of a little over ! per cent. At
the close OF the first quarter of 1901,
final reports have been received OF II
outbreaks, showing that 800 cases oc-
cured, including deaths, fatality OF
a little less than II per cent. "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

la the new mint in Philadelphia the
United States will have the finest, cost
liest and most complete money making
establishment OF Its kind in the world.
The granite structure was commenced
two years ago and will cost about 81
600, 600, including the mechanical
equipment, costing 100000. There
will be "a coming presses in the new
mint