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The copper era., 1901-02-21

Clifton to: North siding 30: south siding.
8OC. Guthrie. 7DC: Coronado. S5T sheldon
~ Is. duncan si.p5: Thomson q g.. summit
s3lO; VeitCh. 800: Lordsburg = -
children under 10. hdlf price. EEgc-- bag
gage iC per 100 lbs per mile. 80 To- baggage
carried free with each fuil ticket. - lb- Tree
with each half ticket. Passengers from tick
ct stations paying on trains viii b. charged
&c extra. JAS. toLQTHOUS. Frc~t
r. J. SIMMOSs Supf.
The copper era., 1901-02-21
GRAHAM COUNTY OFFICERS.
SUPERVISORS
Arizona & New Mexico Railway


Passenger trains; mOuntai1 time
Train leaves Clifton daily atsGo ~ ar
rives Lordsburg 1905 J. m
No. leave, Clifton daily At y m. Arriffr
LoTd~burg q. - = m.
No. leaves Lordsburg At 7.Oo m. arrives
Clifton il.N a III.
No. > leaves Lordsburg at3Oo IN. arrives
Clifton 7.0j IN.
Distance from Clifton to LordsburF 20 mile.
The copper era., 1901-02-21

Blacksmith Coal, Powder, Fuse
Caps, Bellows. Anvils, Picks, Shovels
Etc. at S. j. Forbes.
The copper era., 1901-02-21

Fresh pork sausage made every day
by Robertson x Robertson. North
Clifton Meat Market.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

imagine that will not weigh heavily on
his mind The other day while visiting
his sister he happened to be taking a
walk when he saw an old deacon try
ing to drive some refractory cattle to
pasture. Without hesitation he came
to the deacon's assistance. Later in the
day he received an honorary degree
from Yale. and in the evening dined
again with Booker Washington. On his
return 10 the capital he expressed re-
greet that he could not ride on the en-
gine but promised himself the treat
the next time. All this is most healthy
and truly American, and suggests re-
turn TO Jeffersonian simplicity. Think
Of the ruler OF a great nation helping
20 chase cattle into a pasture! IT'S
healthy. and we like It.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
A Word on 0KIcks and KIcKersn

From The Philadelphia Bulletin.
FIVE years ago shsp David Martin
vas at the head of the infringement of
the Republican machine, IsraelW. Dur
ham broke the traces. set up the Crow
revolt. ard swept the town with his
candidate fer sheriff by 10000 mai rity.
To-day Israel w. Durham is the
ab,osa and most potent of the active
managers Of the organization; and
Martin now rises in revolt against him
and his ticket. as Durham did against
Martin and his ticket in 1896
There is a lesson in these two facts
for the people, and that is that while
the politicians are great sticklers for
regularity" and the straight ticket
It is seldom that they
themselves do not at some
time or another do the Independent act
and then insist that, after all, it is all
right to do so once in while, in city
affairs at any rate
The truth Is that there are very few
politicians who consistently and regu-
larly practice what they preach on the
duty of standing by the straight tick
ct" and the high crime and misde-
meanor of kicking at the polls. There
was never a harder kicker" than Dur
ham was Eve years ago, and no one
ever proclaimed more solemnly than
David Martin then did what an iniquity
1t was to leave the party organization
after a regular convention had named
a ticket. or to do precisely what David
Martin Is doing to-day.
The politicians are regular enough
when it suits them to be regular, and
they are Independent enough when il
suits them to be Independent, and il
the people of Philadelphia always did
their own thinking in town affairs
without regard 10 party labels or party
bugaboos. they would see the hollow
ness and humbug Of most OF the spout
ing that is now going on concerning
straight tickets
II the politicians find NJ a good thine
every once in a while to start of or
an independent tangent, the people
ought 10 find IL a good thing, too. They
certainly can find illustrious precedent,
in the examples Of both Durham anS
Martin to do any kind Of kicking
they may have a mind 10.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
Some Trusts Waterlogped

From the Cleveland Leader (Rep.).
The large earnings OF some OF the
most conspicuous trusts contrast sharp
ly with the very unsatisfactory results
OF other industrial combinations. Not
few of the trusts have failed hope
lessly to Justify their great stock is
sues. and In some instances the over
capitalization is so evident and so ex-
tensive that large quantities of water
are to be squeezed out of stocks
that were offered to the public when
the corporations were formed as sure
and rich dividend securities.
II IL Wen that in glazing cases OF
this Kind much of the stock which is
now seen to be beyond the hope of div
idends is in the hands of the original
promoters of the trust A good deal,
of course. has been unloaded upon the
public, but enough is left where II
properly belonged TO be a fitting pun
ishment for wildcat fnanciering
Meanwhile the tangible property OF the
country is not so great and productive
as It would have been III the trusts had
been capitalized reasonably. The losses
OF investors have had their inevitable
effect upon general business, and IL has
been bad though little noticed in the
Astounding prosperity of the nation.
The country has been growing rich
very fast by reason of it's vast indus
tries but ~ has not been helped in the
least by the floods OF water issued in
the form of trust stocks. All that spec
ulation has been a retarding influence.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
NEW PAPER OPINION
FOR Statehood

From the st. Louis Republic (Dem.).
President Roosevelt will probably
pay exceptionally appreciative atten-
tion TO the memorial shortly to be pre-
pared by a special committee OF repre-
sentative citizens asking him TO urge
upon Congress the need of Statehood
for the Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tories. IL should also be reasonably
certain that Congress viii act wit
fairness and intelligence on this move
mmt OF American Territories towar
deserved elevation TO Statehood dig
nifty. The single Statehood convention
to be held at Muscogee on Thursday,
November IA. will doubtless do much
to bring the matter more forcibly to
Congressional attention. A recommen-
dalton for Statehood. voiced in Presi-
dents Roosevelfs forthcoming mes
sage, would make favorable action
wellnigiht cetain. President Roosevelt
is counted upon for friendly action in
this matter. The people of the West
feel that he Is in congenial touch with
them and alert to advance their inter-
ests. They hope 10 see him heartily
favor the Statehood ambitions OF Okla
bona and the Indian Territory.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
FRIDAY. ooToBER a5, I0ol
oAprAIN CLARIk.s PRAIsN

II there is an officer in the navy who,
by gallant conduct and manly impulses
is entitled to be believed; that man ~
Captain Clark, OF the Oregon He has
become something of an idol to the
American people, and there is every
reasonl for their admiration. The Won
derful run OF the Oregon from the Pa
cifc to the Atlantic in time to be Of
such great service at Santiago, and
her efficient work there. are due in
large measure TO Captain Clark. The
testimony, then, Of an officer always
brave. clear-headed and chivalrous.
must be accepted as final, and his state
ment as to THE conduct OF a brother Of
ficer in battle will go unquestioned
According To his story the Brook
lyn was engaged With four of the en-
emy's ships at one time, and had
crippled the whole quartet by the
time the Oregon could come TO her as.
s.stance. After the battle was over. a
ship was seen on the horizon which
was thought to be a Spanish vessel
coming TO the relef or CerYera- The
two captains who had practically sue
ceeded in destroying the whole Span
DISH feet Immediately agreed 70 en-
gage her. There were numerous side
lights thrown upon Schley's character
by the testimony. When they were
about to receive surrender from Ger
vera, he charged his men not to cheer,
and thus humiliate The gallant Span
iards This Investigation will serve
only to add to THE fame Of Schley.
and the utmost that has been proved Is
a possible error Of Judgment on one or
two occasions, such as may happen TO
amy commander who has TO make i'm
portant decisions, and to make them
instantly. It Cooks as though Schley
had been absolutely vindicated.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
FEW CASES WERE HEARD
City Courts Session To-day Was I'm.
usually Brief


But few cases were heard before
Judge Churchman in City Court this
morning, and the session was brief
one.
The continued case of Joseph Skipsky,
charged with the larceny of a quantity
Of ice, the property of the Consumers
Ice and Coal Company, was dismissed.
1t was alleged that Skipsky broke into
a car and stole the ice, but as neither
the quantity taken nor the value thereof
could be proved, the case was dismissed.
For peddling envelopes and paper
throughout the streets of the city without
license, Joseph Skipsky was fined the
amount provided for in the ordinance,
s. and costs.
Owing to the condition Of Special Off,
Ger Harry Dunbar, who is suffering with
a fractured skull, caused by being hit
by a trolley car, the case Of Robert Wal
ford, colored, charged with disorderly
conduct at the Wilmington Theatre, was
continued until Tuesday morning.
James Patton, charged with the lar.
ceny Of brass journals the property of
either the PHILADELPHIA and Reading
Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio
Companies, was dismissed. Officials
from the various companies were present,
but could not prove property.
On complaint Of Special Officer JOIN
Gordy. Francis J. Munsen and Franz
More were. fined So and costs each fol
acting in a disorderly manner at th'
| L. w and h. railroad station yesterday
The case against stephen LaskOwnski
charged with trespassing upon the prop
erty, No. 119 Washington street, was dis
/ missed.
For begging upon the public streets
Edward Finn was fined IS and costs
/ Henry Lopez was assessed SO and cost
for a similar offense.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

, tinction. rare among American asters.
of being cultivated in gardens both
here and abroad.
A DANGEROUS MAsQUERAoER
Looking for wild grapes along the
creek you are reminded that in the
plant world as in the world of men
things are not always what they seem.
The slender clusters of berries hanging
above your head are not to be taken
for granted as chicken grapes, but may
be something very different-the fruit
of the moon-seed. now of a rich, black
/ color This vine has a liking for just
such places as the chicken grape fire.
quents and in both leaf and fruitage
] stimulates It. Close inspection shows,
however. that the berries instead of be-
ing round like grapes, are iattish and
somewhat lop-sided, and the. seeds are
found to be shaped like a corpulent
crescent 1t has recently been discov-
cred that the berries are poisonous
when eaten. their action being similar
to that of strychnine Not long ago
they cost the lives of three boys in
Western Pennsylvania, who appear to
have mistaken them for frost grapes.
ally more discriminating than the av-
erage boys. would hardly be likely to
be poisoned in that way, for moon-seed
berries have a rank. unpleasant odor
and a worse taste. The punches make
a pretty sight hanging by their slender
stems straight down from the high
places in the trees where the vine is
prone to climb and to lie like an at
tenuated snake basl1ing in the october
sun.
Wilmingtonians who enjoy the
beauty of autumnal color in the foliage,
but who lack time or means to go to
the mountains to see their annual glory
may do very well by taking a steam or
trolley ride-jaunts which can easily be
accomplished in an afternoon and at
moderate expense. Best of all, perhaps,
is the trip to Reading. To one who for
the first time makes this journey in
mid-October. the beauty of the leaf
tints is a revelation. Oaks in many
shades of crimson, scarlet and brown,
naples in red and gold, tulip trees and
birches in limpid yellow, sassafras in
orange and vermilion. sweet gums in
blue. tupelos and sumacs. wild am
pe.opsis and a dozen sorts OF low
heaths and briars, in many hues Of
crimson and maroon-make such a
feast of rare color as one would never
have thought possible. So sometimes in
the mellowness of old age. do certain
commonplace or even rather grabbed
people you have known, shine out in
the lustre of unsupported virtues.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
PREPARING FOR INSTITUTE
school Teachers OF Kent County Will
Hear Prominent Educators

The twenty-sevenuh annual Teachers
Institute for Kent county will be held
in the Opera House in Smyrna on De
cember 4, 5 and 6.
Among the day workers will be found
Mrs. Ida Gilbert Meyers, assistant su-
perintendent of schools of Washington
city; Or. Jacques w. Roadway, Of Mount
Vernon, n. Y, author Of series of ge-
ographies used in the State, and Of ma
tional reputation as an instructor; Su-
perintendent George Howell, of Scran-
ton, Pa, who comes highly recommend
ed; Professor Martin G. Benedict, of
New Britain, Conn, and DR.. Schmuck-
er. Of West Chester Normal Sdhoo..
The Hawthorne Vocal Club will de-
light the audience on Friday night
The Smyrna Orchestra will furnish
music at each evening entertainment
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
COMMON SIGHTS IN THE WOODS
THAT ADD INTEREST TO AUTUMN WALKS

Most people are familiar with the
peculiar dangers which a wit of other
days pointed out as attending a coun-
try walk in the spring-the season
when the bulrush is out, the cowslip :
about and the trees and shrubs are all
shooting The autumn is not without
similar tests upon the steadiness OF
ones nerves. Walking in the yellow
ing woods you often hear the patter of
seed falling like shot about you, and
sometimes are even hit in the face by
one. Investigation reveals the source
Of the shooting to be the witchhazel,
the ripened capsules of which are veri-
table pOpguns, which as they open dis
charge their seeds many feet from
them. and remain with distended Jaws
grinning at you.
Again a species of smartweed, called
the Virglnian polygOnum, common in
most woods, is something OF a shooter.
II bears long upright strings OF widely
separated seeds. developed from the
summit of the plant, and IL ones fin
ger is run up the stem, the seed yes
sells jump alertly on in every direction,
as brisk as children let out of school.
Another plant the pods of which are
Of an even more irritable nature Is the
common jewel weed or touch-me-not.
which grows almost everywhere I'm
damp. shady spots. It's pretty cornu-
copias Of yellow or red bloom are now
gone. and in their places oblong green
seed vessels swing, lOngitudinally rib
bed. Touch the tip of a ripe one and
Instantly 1t bursts into pieces, scatter
ing the heed in every direction and II
self curling into strips of contortion
If you do not yourself jump it will be
because your nerves are very strong or
you have had the experience before.
ALONG THE WATERS OF BRANDYwINE
Ramblers along the romantic waters
of the Brandywine creek, the prettiest
of the. streams in the city. have been
treated recently to a beautiful show of
wild purple asters, which have fairly
riOted in the meadows and roadside
banks between wood and waterside. 50
thick have they been in places that
from a distance one might almost be
inclined to think bit of blue sky had
fallen there. One variety is an exqui-
site violet, another a deep purplish
blue. another pale lavender.
OF all our native asters-and Amer
ica's species are legion, while Europe
has but few-probaly none is hand
somer than the so1called New England
aster. which, in spite of the limitations
of its name. is found throughout the
eastern half of the United States as far
South as the Carolinas and blooms until
the hard frosts come. IL has the dis
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
An Old Com


This old coin--let me see;
Marked Il back in 'S3;
And it journeyed back TO mel
Wonder where it's been since then?
From the palace to the pen
Changed hands with a million meni
Misers clutched Responsibilities grand
Dropped IL in a beggar's hand.
Journeying. far. from land to land.
Churchmen fondled It; 10 knew
Charities and hatreds. too
Reaped life's roses, and its rue.
Now it's with me once again,
After years OF peace and pain
Tossed about the world in vainl
And to keep il going still
Were to treat an old friend ill
Slave to Fate's unyielding will.
Yet-we needs must drink and dine.
Or this earthly afe resign
tLittle sugar, please, In mineil
Atlanta Constitution.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

semi barbarism by the construction of
$40 100000 worth of railroads, one of
which will run through THE Euphratesl
Valley from end to end. The new roads
will follow the old caravan routes, and
they win touch all the principal cities
and towns of Bible lands.
OF the 10000 American soldiers who
participated in the Mexican War only
about 5000 are living. At a reunion held
in independence, Mo-, recently, there
were present forty-seven of these vet
Grams, whose average age was 70 years.
mo. I'm not very well impressed
With the house." said tire prospective
tenant. 1.-THE yard is frightfully smalE
there's hardly room for a single flower
bed"
Think SOP" replied the agent; but
er-mightnit you use folding flower
beds?"
A new form OF benefactiOn TO a New
England town is that taken in the gift
Of Francis Schell OF New York, who
has given Mortified, Mass, at 1000
bridge
Mamma-Tt is very naughty to talk
aloud in church. dear. But you won't
do it when you grow up to be a woman,
will you, dear?"
Little Ethel-No. indeed. mamma;
then I'll Just whisper about the other
ladies hats.
The recent large vintages in France
recall the years 1874 and 1875, when
wine was SO abundant that il was given
TO the horses. 1t was claimed THAT IL
oats were soaked in wine the horses
would need only half the usual amount
OF work.
ITS a poor rule that won't work
both ways" said the old gentleman as
he stood the boys up back TO back and
operated the ruler so that it caught one
or the other OF them both going and
coming.
Irrigation has converted the South
American desert valleys. near the city
OF Mendoza. into some of the most pro
ductive vineyards in the world.
Only old bachelors are opposed TO the
whippinglpost for wife-beatens, and
even they are ashamed to say so.
Man learns 10 put his foot in his
mouth before he learns 20 talk, and he
seldom gets over the habit.
After a man succeeds he says he re-
garded every defeat as a step toward
victory. But he was careful TO take as
few steps as possible
Mr.. T. Totalsr-My dear, / do MOI
think it is very appropriate for you e
wear that wine-colored silk to the w
c. T. u. convention.
Mrs. T. Totaler-Oh, but II is water
ed silk, you know.
Herr Seefehiner as the result o
studies upon the weight of electrical
machinery as related to its output
states that his observations tend L
show that up to a certain size thu
weight OF materials per unit Of powe
decreases rapidly with increasing ca
pacity. but that with increase from thi
point the unit of power remains yer.
nearly constant
"What has become Of that horrid oil
fiddle you used TO have hanging opt il
front of your place of business as
lsign?"
Il took It inside and marked it s45l
and il went like hot cake"
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
NETTING OF GUARD OPPICERS
Will Discuss tho Formation Of Athletic
Association

Officers Of the First Battalion of the
First Delaware Regimentwill meet in the
Armory building at Twelfth and Orange
streets tonight, for the purpose of form
ing an athletic association, to be com
posed Of members Of Companies A, G and
X. 1t is proposed to put bowling
alley and shuttle board in the basement
Of the Armory, and to fit up a gym
nasium.
The basketball team will be made up
exclusively of the members of the Asso-
citation.
The Court of Inquiry was in session
again last night, and it is expected that
the findings will be made public in a
short time.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED
1t Is Said That No Discrepancies We're
Found in Directors Accounts

Charles c. and John d. Kurtz, special
examiners appointed to inspect the
books of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment, have finished their work, and are
ready to make a report to Attorney
General II. II. Ward.
Although the Acknowledgement,
Messrs. Kurtz and Harvey ]. Wiley,
secretary of the board, refuse to make
any statement on the subject, it is un-
derstood that no discrepancies in the
department. accounts were found.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
Elxsd I, up to pie Together.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 25.-Mrs. Nellie
Hardifer, wife Of Philip Hardifer, a
contractor of this city, is dead from
morphine poisoning, and w. H. Elan
ders, a Lyons. Colo, hotel man, is in
a hospital and may die from the same
cause. I'VE fixed it up to die to-
gether, for we loved each other and
could not live apart" said Flanders,
who is a married man, after the WON
an died yesterday. Should Flanders
recover he will be charged with
murder.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

The new fifth court of Philadelphia.
established by the last Legislature, and
whose judges we're appointed by Gov.
ernor Stone. evidently does not stand
high in the estimation OF the people,
Judge Stevenson has shown anything
but judicial temper, and now another
member OF the court, Judge Ralston,
is being sued for damages by the di.
vcroed wife of Director English
owing 10 his alleged sequestra-
ton Of certain records TO which she
should have access. She declares thai
it is his purpose TO keep these records
that should be public, secret till after
Jhe election. II The charges are true
The people should have something en-
phatic TO say regarding his candidacy.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
OF TELEPHONE BOOT

An examination of the telephone boo
in French street station Yesterday mo-
ing. disclosed that an attempt had be
made to force open the door. The Ia
had been tempered with. and there W,
several scratches on the door which g
IDENTIFY were made in attempting to bre
the fastenings.
The booth is provided with 81
lock, and it was owing to this fact Il
the robber. or robbers. were basH
What the thieves expected to get is
known, as the box contains nothing
value.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25
Two BIG SCHOONERS
CONE IN FOR REPAIH

Two big, three-masted schooners.
Thomas G.. Smith. hailing from Birds
ton. y. j., and the Margaret A. Nj
arrived at the wharves Of the lo'
branch of the American Car and fol
dry Company yesterday afternoon for
pairs.
The Margaret A. May will be Civ
an overhauling first, and the work
hauling her up ON the marine railw
was begun early this morning. With I
completion of repairs, the Ihoinas
Smith will be hauled i'm.
The two big boats attracted consid
able attention along the river today.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

II these dinners TO DR.. Booker Wash.
ington don't cease, he will die with the
govt, which would be a remarkable all
ment for an ex-slave.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

The lamb-like Senator Tillman re-
marks: THE action OF President
Roosevelt in entertaining THAT Niger
will necessitate our killing a Thousand
niggers in the South before they Will
learn their place again" One guilty OF
such sentiments should be locked up ais
a dangerous character. The Senator
has demonstrated mis- unfitness to be
tine guest Of anyone, white or back
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

o5her people 90. Meanwhile babies are
left TO the tender merci1s of the nurse
till such time in their development that
they may be turned loose TO indulge the
gregarious habit
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

Justice Brewer in lhas Yale address
said: Thank God there are college men
today able to recognize a true Wash
ingtcl. whether his first name be
George on Booker" And We say thank
God, too. alhat This ability is not con-
fined 10 college men.
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

Schley seems to have conducted him
self in a most remarkable manner for
a coward, while chasing the Colon at
Santiago. According TO the testimony
OF the bcatswain or the Brooklyn. he
kept shouting "Irl get him yet d-n
himla; I'll follow him to Spain If have
to-" Strenuous language for a coward
Evening journal., 1901-10-25

Yesterday woman went over Nj
agara Falls in a barrel, and lived to
tell the story Of her trip. She says she
prayed most of the time. which was the
only sensible part Of the performance.
Persons risking their lives in foolhardy
attempts, either for a sensation or TO
make money, are trihing with Divine
law. and have need to pray.