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The copper era., 1901-10-03

w. H. Wilton was in from the Big Lue ranch Monday last with a four horse team. It was the first wagon over the road in two years. It is now possible to drive in q buggy to Silver City via the Big Lue ranch and the up- per Gila country, thus shortening the distance by many miles. Some of the contemplating citizens of the eastern part of the county, put the road in con- dition without the assistance of the business men of Clifton, who seemed to take very little interest in the matter. This road will accommodate a large number of people, and ought to belong to Graham county. A mail route should be established between Cliff, \. |. NJ, and Clifton, which would connect with the daily mail line between Silver City and the Mogollon county.
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HORRIBLE CRIME.
One Mexican Boy Kills Another With Whom He Was Not
 Acquainted.

Saturday evening horrible crime was committed near the Chinese gar den. just above North Clifton, whereby Cruiz Sisneros. a boy of twelve years, met his death al the hands of Francisco Castillo, also a boy, about fourteen years Of age.
 \ jury was impanelled by Justice Boyle. which viewed the remains Francisco HerEandez was the only wit ness to the killing. He testified that he was ID conversation with deceased when Castillo came along. drew +5 calibre revolver. and fired at Sisneros, the ball striking him in the head. kill ing him instantly. No words were passed between them, and there seem no provocation whatever for the crime.
 Castillo immediately left for wood camp a few miles from town, where some Of his uncles were camped. He has not yet been apprehended, and is supposed to be in the Nogollon moun- tains.
 From the statements of other parties it seems that few days previous to the killing Castillo had trouble with another boy over d pair of spurs, and doubtless mistook Sisneros for the other boy.
 It is likely that the murderer will yet be captured.
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An Exciting Race.

On Monday last George Williams
 and $. J. Forbes had misunderstaud- ing at Mr Forbes store on Copper Avenue. Mir Williams was put out Of
 the store, and while in the street pro- ceeded to express himself in language
 more Iorcible than elegant. Constable
 Hamilton was telephoned for, and he
 immediately mounted a horse and
 started for the scene of the disturbance
 Williams anticipating that an officer
 would be called, picked up a horse and
 came down Copper Avenue at d pretty
 lively rate. Hamilton passed him on
 his way to the store, but of course did
 not know that he was the man wanted.
 When Hamilton found that the man had left he turned and came down Copper avenue like cyclone. running over few burro wood trains and creating general consternation along the street. Williams had two or three
 blocks the start, and was covering the ground at the rate of about 2:l0 as he passed down Railroad avenue. He ran over a few Mexican kids, collided with an express wagon and bumped up against a freight car in making the turn at the ColquhOun residence. He had just disappeared around Cape Horn when the Constable came down the auenue fairly shaking the earth. Williams had cleared the street, and Hamilton made little the best time, but betting was even on the outcome. At Whipple's dairy below town Ham iiton changed horses and overlook Williams at Wards canyon. Williams seemed to be d little deaf, at least he did not seem to hear the constable calling him to halt, but d couple of shots from the officers six-shooter brought him 10 a pause. He was brought to town and fined g. and costs by Justice Wright.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Silver City will have to secure an iu- junction restraining her citizens from visiting Clifton, Ariz. Nearly every one who visits that booming mining camp seems to locate there. St. George Robinson, the old time hardware mer- chant. is the latest victim of the Clif- ton fever. He went over a week or so ago on a visit, and was so pleased with the business prospects that he conclud- ed to open a branch shop there, and will leave here this week for such pur- pose. At the same time he will main tain his tin shop here. and it is to be hoped that his absence will be only temporary, as Mir. Robinson is too good a citizen to olose.-Independent.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

A fire broke out "Wednesday morning in small building near the acid plant, which occasioned considerable amount of excitement. A large amount of sulphur in sacks was stored in the building. Water was turned on and number of explosions followed, some of which were felt at n considerable distance. For a while it was feared that the flames would reach the acid plant, but they were finally gotten un- der control.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

At Bremond, Robertson county, Tex as, one Polish boy was showing another how Czolgosz killed President McKin- ley with the result that there is one less Polander in Bremond. The boys were brothers. aged Is and IS. The elder placed pistol under handker- chief in his hand, and pointing it at his brother told him that was the way it was done. The revolver was self actor and easy on the trigger. It was discharged and the younger brother fell dead. There were no witnesses, but the surviving brothers word was taken for the facts and he was released.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Col Wm. Griffith formerly U. $. Marshal of Arizona, who is interested in the development of mining property in the Greenlee district, spent a few days at the mines this week, and was we'll pleased with the development work now in progress. Mr. Griffith is one of the pioneer citizens of Arizona, and for many years was interested in the overland stage route. of which he was the superintendent. -Mr. Griffith has a number of friends here among the old timers who always give him royal welcome.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

A banquet was given Saturday night last at the Clifton Hotel by the Ma sonic and \. O. U. w. lodges of Cliff
 ton. complimentary to "Ted" Davis, an oldtime me mber. who was about to de- part for Weiser. Idaho. About sixty members of both lodges attended the banquet. Many good speeches were made and MT. Davis health was re- peatedly drunk in bumpers of good red wine. Mir. Davis was biiden touch- ing farewell by many brothers, with whom he has labored for many years
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Dr. H. A. Schell, the eye specialist. has been in the Gila Valley for the past two months. He will be in Mo- renci next week, after which he will spend few days in Clifton prior to go- ing to Tucson to open his offices for the winter, where he has the best equipped optical parlors in the west. He will still consider Morenci his home, al. though he will make his travelling headquarters in Tucson. He considers the Cliftou-Morenci region THE mining region of the territory.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

A representative of the ERA met Mir. Davis, the local representative of the Pacific Union Smelling company in Lordsburg Tuesday last, and was in- formed that the first stack would be ready to blow in' about the 2Oth. The furnace has capacity of 75 tons per day. The second stack will be ready by the first of the year. The company have been delayed somewhat, but will now soon be ready for business, which is news of exceeding great joy
 to many mine owners in this section, as it gives them chance to make their mines pay the expense of development.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

l. r.. solomon returned home Satur- day from trip which lasted three weeks. During his absence he visited San Francisco. Salt Lake and Denver. At Salt Lako he called on President Snow, of the Mormon church to whom he feels indebted for courtesies. Mr Solomon has covered a large portion of the United States during his travels this year and comes home more and more convinced that the Gila valley cannot be eNcelled by any other part of the United States.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

DeWitts Little Early Risers never disappoint. They are safe, prompt. gentle, effective in removing all i'm purities from the liver and bowels. Small and easy to take. Never grippe or distress.-J. X A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Dell M. Potter finished his telephone line yesterday, and made connection with the central hello" station, and chatted with his friends around town for few minutes. This line up the San Francisco river will prove great advantage to that rapidly growing sec tion of the district. All of the mines of that section of the district will soon be connected with Clifton by telephone.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Dan Lynch, John Blactiwood, Toll Bell and Frank Hodges, left Tuesday last with w. H. Wilton. for the Big Lue ranch on a hunting and fishing frolic. They expect to kill few bears in the neighborhoo6 of the Big Lue ranch, after which they will visit the Big Dry in the Mogollons, where they will do their fishing. Mir. Wilton re- ports that on September 2sth there was 3-Sth of an inch of ice at his ranch which was considered unusually cold weather for that season of the year.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

District Clerk Frank Dysart has re- ceived the order for the Graham county district court and the juries were drawn Friday. The grand jury will be summoned to appear on Monday, Octo- bcr 7th, which will be the first day Of the term. The trial jury will be sum- moned to appear on Monday, October ltth. Judge Doau ordered sixteen grand jurors to he drawn
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Lewis Ockerman, Goshen, Ind: De Wits's Little Early Riser- never bend me double like other pills, but do their work thoroughly and make me feel like a boy" Certain thorough, gentle -J. :. X A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

What is probably the record for tun- nel work has been made by the con- tractors at the Clipper mine. Three men working nineteen days and two men working fifteen days Ga total of 52 shifts.) in shooting ground from the start completed 100 feet. the dimen- sions of the tunnel being, height seven feet, width at the bottom four feet and three feet at the cap.--Globe Belt.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

C. NJ. Phelps. Forestdale, Vt. says his child was completely cured of a bad case of eczema by the use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware of all commercials. It instantly relieves piles.-J. X A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Do you suffer from piles? If so do not turn to surgery for relief. De- Wits Witch Hazel Salve will act more quickly, surely and safely, saving you the expense and danger of an operation. -J. N \. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Judge Louis Reshau leaves Sunday next for SolomOnville to act as bailih in the district court.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The Happy Jack of Clubs is the only place in town furnishing a free lunch with drinks. Give them call.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The Bessemcr restaurant has been opened on Copper avenue opposite the Manila hotel. It k first-class house, and is run by Japanese.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The ERA is on sale at the news stand of F.. C. Raber.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The recent slump in Amalgamated Copper shares was not a surprise to those best posted on the market. Shares in various enterprises were somewhat effected on the London mar ket, and copper went off a few points, but remained firm in the New York market. The fiuctuation in stocks in London had nothing whatever to do with the supply and demand of the red metle. The break in the eAmalgamated was followed by the decline of shares in the Rio Tinto and Tarsis companies, which are operating extensively in Spain, but it is a we'll known fact, that the resources of the mines from which these companies are drawing their supplies, are practically exhausted, and that neither of the companies have bright future ahead of them. The slump will result favorably to compan- ies having large bodies of ore in reserve, as it will cause investors to more rigid ly investigate the properties before buying stocks.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The 4. & N. NJ. k. R. are now using their new steel bridge across the San Francisco river.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

IL is reported that twenty soldiers deserted .he army from Fort Grant Saturday last and started for Mexico.
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Dr.. Falcs reports that d daughter arrived Sunday last at the home Of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Garrison.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The New York Speciality Co. will have grand opening Monday next. Store in South Clifton.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

The many friends of Master Lee Will ton, of the Big Lue ranch, will regret to learn that he k suffering with q stubborn ease of rheumatism.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Good Hotel, well situated aud doing good business. for rent. Good reasons for renting. Inquire of ]. C. Smith.
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Wm. NJ. Whipple, jr., left last week to resume his studies at the Territorial University in Tucson.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Louis Ferber, ol the Bazar, returned this week from New York, where he spent month OF more in the market purchasing goods for his Clifton house. The Bazar is proving d most phenome- nal business success
The copper era., 1901-10-03

News Agent Raber has added two dailcs to his list-El Paso Times and Rocky Mountain News.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

A foreign dispatch says: M. Pictet, a Genevese inventor, has discovered a process which will revolutionize the metallurgical trade. His invention consists of a method for manufacturing oxygen gas at cost of less than a farthing per cubic yard Messrs. Gal loway, Manchester firm, have bought the patent at fabulous price, out bidding American and French firms.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Jim Wardner, one of the best known mining men of the Western country
 came in last week for the purpose of looking over the Shannon mine in the interest of number of eastern stock holders and investors. This is Mir. Wardner's third trip to Clifton, and on each trip he gave the mine care ful investigation. Mir. Wardner re- marked to an ERA representative that he had no hesiteucy in saying that he considered the Shannon the biggest copper mine he had ever seen in any country. Mir. Wardner is '49er, and has repeatedly visited almost every mining camp in the Rocky mountains, and have been mining steadily ever since he first came west, therefore his opinion is that of an expert who has had much practical experience. In fact Mir. Wardner is most enthusiastic over the Shannon, and recommends it as an investment to his personal friends.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Miss Carlota Garcia, daughter of Sixto Garcia, a prominent citizen of Metcalf, and Rafael Valdez, of Clifton, were married Tuesday morning of this week by Father Timmermans. The groom is one of Clifton's most enter prising and popular citizens, and is receiving the congratulations of his many friends.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

J. Nj. Castenada, prominent mer- chant and hotel man of Benson, died in hospital at Tucson last Saturday at the age of sixty-five years. He had been in the territory forty years and at Benson twenty years. He leaves a wife and three children. He was we'll known all over the territory and his death is extensively mourned.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

FoR SALE-Bed room suit, gasoline range, dining table, double bed. h. quire at this office.
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More than fifty new subscribers were week
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Mrs. M. B. KLINE

Agent Chas. A. Stevens X Bros Ladies Tailor-made Suits, Cloaks, Dress Skirts and Silk Waists. Azurite aye, South Clifton.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Arizona now has compulsory school law which requires that all children between the ages of eight and fourteen years, shall be compelled to attend school at least six weeks in each year.
The copper era., 1901-10-03
80-Acre Ranch For Sale

Three miles above Duncan, patented, bottom land, half in cultivation, gilt edge water right. fenced; S1 900 cash; bargain. Call ERA office, or write owner P. Q. box l05. Morenci.
 FOR REET-Furnished cottage for two months. Enquire of NJ. C. Thomas.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Joe Tanner, superintendent of the Santa Rosa Copper company, came down from his camp Monday, and ex- pressed himself as highly pleased with the outlook of all his property, but more especially with the Gem, which is showing a considerable amount of rich ore. He expects to be able to commence shipping ore in few weeks.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

Another of those enjoyable picnics was given at Coronado Park Sunday last, which was attended by more than
 two hundred people from Clifton, Mo renci, Lordsburg and intermediate points. Barbecued beef and pork was furnished in great abundance. Good music was in attendance and the new dancing pavilion was well patronized.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

e Theodore Kline, who met with a serious accident on the \. X x. M last summer, has resumed his former posi- ton with the company. He drives tho engine on the passenger train between Clifton and Longfellow. His friends are pleased to see him in the cab again.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

District court meets at SOlomonville next.
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Deputy Sheriii Lee Hobbs subpoenaed the following iurymen from Cliff ton this week: Grand jury-W. C. Davis and John S. Cromb; petit jury-W. NJ. Whipple, O. Dolson. A. A. Anderson, Louis Groihaus, $. J. Forbes, w. C. Blank, Jas. C. Bartlett and Nee C. Raher
The copper era., 1901-10-03
BANK OF STAFFORD

SAFFORD, ARIZONA. J. x. PORTER, .........-.....P President. J. c. PURsLEY,........... Vice President
 r. r. GREER, Cashier.
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St. George Robinson arrived from Silver City this week with his timer tools, and will open d tin shop on Cop per Avenue. He expects to be ready for busiu css next week.
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RESPONSIBILITY OVER $lOO. .OOOOO. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
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All accommodations extended to customers consistent with conservative banking.
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MINOR MENTION

Ls=al
 Dave Arzate is now running the Long Horn saloon.
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A new law in Arizona's code requires foreign corporations doing business in the Territory to appoint an agent resi- dent of the country in which it does business, and also to file and publish its articles.
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NJ. z. Elliott, of the clerical force Of the A. C. office, returned Tuesday from a months visit to Washington and California, and reports having nearly frozen to death in San Fran cisco. He visited the Clifton Copper company's property at Santa Rita be- fore returning and is quite enthusiastic over the outlook for the company.
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Jim Wardner, the mining man, leaves tomorrow morning for the east. While here he captured some very valuable mining property fq people who are interested in the hannon mine. Full particulars will e given in the ERA next week.
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Work at the shannon plant is pro- gressing at a lively rate during the past few weeks. Railroad traSh is oe- ing laid all over the top Of the hill, ore bins are being erected and the eX- cavation and foundation for the smelt ing plant is rapidly approaching com pletion
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I. \. Stevens, president of the Push and Hustle company came down yester- day with his face wreathed with smiles. He is uncovering new ore bodies every day, and thinks his property will yet be among the great producers of the district.
The copper era., 1901-10-03

George Grenning of Hermosilla, Sonora, Mexico, spent few days in Clifton this week. In former years George occupied a desk in the A. C. Co.'S office. Since locating in Her. mosilla he has prospered greatly, and is now one of the foremost business men of that section.
 Ted Davi. and family left this week for Weiser, Idaho, where Mir. Davis has accepted a responsible position in smelting plant. which is under the general management of ]. D. Audley Smith. formerly of Clifton.s Mr. Davis has been a resident of Clifton seventeen years. and has always been one of her most useful and responsible citizens. Their many friends in Graham county regret there departure, but wish them a full measure of prosperity aud happi- ness in their new home.
The copper era., 1901-10-03
MINES AND MINING.
P. F. Crowley, superintendent of the Las: Chance. left last week for Denver, Colorado, on a visit to his family.

A. P. Ayling, general manager of the New England company was down from the mines yesterday, and reports work progressing lively and most satis- factorily at the camp.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
AT PLEASURE BEACH.
Howe & Stetson Team vs Howland's nf Il,.ld

Howe & Stetson Team vs. Howland's
 Of Bridgeport.
 The Howe 2- Stetson base ball team and the Rowland team of Bridgeport played match game at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport yesterday. The Howe and Stetson party went down to Bridgeport on a special car. Accom- panying the players were the Messrs. Howe, of the Howe X stetson firm, and many other friends, Including quite a number of ladies This was the first time the Howe & Stetson team did bat tie with one another, and they did nobly, as the Rowland team has been organized a year and has had several contests. The Howe & Stetson team broke badly in the fourth inning. and their opponents got four runs in that inning. However. when the game clos cd the home team had scored to their opponents il. Both teams are uni formed teams. They will probably have return game here. The New Haven party did not return in body, some remaining after the game as guests of the Howlands for the after noon and evening
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31

I about $27000. the funds being taken at their par value, the income of which is used for missionary work. At the present time also It's indebted ness amounts to about eight thousand dollars, for work which 1t has under- taken at Westbrook, Rockville, Wilu- mantle, Bridgeport and other places
 NEEDS.
 The society needs not only funds to meet it's Indebtedness and carry on it's work, but also the hearty sympathy and support of the church people of the diocese. It seems to be q very diiii- cult matter to interest our parishes and our people in this ca.use to the extent to which they should be interested. These aided parishes have for years supplied and are still supplying to a large degree the life and vigor of our stronger church centers, and they are entitled to our support not only for t!'e good they have done, are doing and will yet continue to do, but also he cause their people, with US, and the children of the cross everywhere, are members of one common church in whose promotion and welfare all arc or should be alike interested. Every member of this church in Connecticut Is a member also of this society, and upon him rests, whether he realizes it or not, responsibility for its work.
 In the historical part of this paper l have copied freely from pr. Beardsleys valuable History of the Church in Con- necttcut."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-31
THE GREAT SALE
Of Summer White Goods at Mendel &
 nfate

Of Summer White Goods at Mendel &
 Freedman's.
 The great sale of summer white goods at Mendel & Treedman's has exceeded even the firms expectations, and is one of the greatest sales of the kind eve: known in tho city of New Haven. The ladies flock to the store in great num- bers to take advantage of it, and the sale is one of the sensations of the hour. A great stack of goods has been sold and the buyers are all more than pleased, and another great rush of buy CTS is expected to-day. and there are hundreds Of dozens more garments left, and those who get them will be lucky ones. For all information as to the different kinds of goods offered in this big sale, read Mendel & Freed mans advertisement in to.day's Jour nal and Courier.