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The copper era., 1901-05-16
Base Ball.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GIL

The base ball game Sunday, while only practice game, drew a large crowd and was thoroughly enjoy ed The game started with Clifton at the bat. No scores were made, al- though the ball was hit freely. Mo- renci succeeded in scoring two runs, the game standing to o in favor of Morenci after the first inning. Clifton then went to work in earnest, and the Morenci pitcher, league player, was at their mercy. Three scores were made to Morenci's none. Victory was easy from that time on, and at the end of the ninth inning the score stood and in favor of Clifton. The game was spicy from start to finish, good plays being made on both sides. The l field work by Roberson, Morenci's left fielder, and the heavy batting by Cho- quett and Dr. Lord, one of Nit Simm's scrubs. This was considered a pactice game. but both teams played good ball and was pronounced by all the base | ball enthusiasts as the best game of the season. Manager Mac Smith says he can improve his team ten per cent by borrowing few more of Nit Simm's 'scrubs" and of course the next match game will be peach.
 Morenci has organized a scrub team and will cross bats with Nit Simm's invincibles Sunday next. All the professional rooters in Arizona have been secured and those wishing to see a "good" game should be present. All those wishing to join the Rooting Asso- citation should call on Nit Simms and secure their commission.
The copper era., 1901-05-16

The Arizona Copper Co. under the supervision of Jas Smith, is giving the town thorough clean up But improvements crowd so thick and fast upon the company that the town is generally in n turmoil and mess all the while, hence the cleaning process must necessarily be kept in operation constantly.
The copper era., 1901-05-16

The Arizona Copper company are at work with large force of men widen ing the big railroad cut opposite their store. This work became necessary owing to the immense traffic that passes through the cut over the railroad and county wagon road, the cut being very narroy
The copper era., 1901-05-16

Five thousand two hundred pounds represented the bulk of express that came in on Tucsday's train, the first broad gauge train to enter Clifton. This heavy express was owing to an accumulation at Lordsburg of four or five days incident to the widening of the A. & N. NJ. track,
The copper era., 1901-05-16

Solomonville will celebrate the Fourth of July in true. patriotic Amer ican style. If Clifton is to celebrate if is high time she was making a move in that direction. We should not be out-done by any of our ncighbors. Lets have blowout" that will be remem- bered as long as the memory of man runneth
The copper era., 1901-05-16

Fresh fruit Of all kinds at J. & A Smith's.
The copper era., 1901-05-16

SUNDAY DINNER. AMERICAN CAFE
 May l9.
 SOUP
 Puree of Bean.
 MEATS Baked Chicken Roast Beef Irish Stew
 VEGETABLES Shredded Cabbaze Mashed Potatoes Green Chilli and Tomatoes Onions RadiSheS Lettuce Asparagus
 BREADS Hot Corn Bread Rye Light Bread Crackers. Cocoanut Pie Mince Pie DRINKS Coffee Tea Milk Iced Tea Claret Distilled Water.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

We can scarcely comprehend all the
valuable things which are found grow
ing about us here in the ark region and
it might be we'll for the most Of us to
keep our eyes more widely open while
travelling the pathway Of natnre. Dur
ing the past summer as many as twenty
five species Of vegetable life we're found
in the mountains back Of Las Vegas,
New Mexico, which proved to be new to
science, while several others found have
heretofore been known only ia the ex-
treme north, as ia Alaska. Ono Of the
finest Wild roses in America was discov
cred and described as having been found
gsowing wild in the Organ rnd Saera-
mento mountains ia Southern New
Mexieos Not long since small weed
growing profusely on the mesas and
valleys was found to be a substitute fol
litmua and it is more than possible that
this little weed can be demonstrated tc
be valuable to commerce.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

Probably none Of the present investi-
cations being undertaken by the expert
ment station at Mesilla Park is 81 such
popular interest as that which has been
pursued by that institution in making a
thorough experiment with a plot Of land
at Roswell, New Mexico. on the sub-sta-
tion farm there. by subdraining the
same with a view to improving the land
or agricultural purposes. This expert
ment will demonstrate, it is thought, the
practicabihty and economy of sub
drainage. The plot Of land under trea
ment is representative of large area 10
the Pecos valley, which is unfit for agri-
cultural work by reason Of "alkali"
water rising too near the surface of the
soil. The plot is level and embraces
about twenty acres. The drainage sys.
tenn consists Of a main drain 61O feet
long, one hundred feet Of which is open
and the remainder laid with six and
eight inch tile From this main drain
run twelve lateral drains each $50 feet
long and laid al depths OF from two 10
four feet with tile varying 10 size from
three to five inches. The drains we're
completed ia May, 300. and the success
Of the experiment appears to have been
amply demonstrated, Phe drain dis
charged for several weeks after ts'con
struction as much AZ one hundred gal
Ions Of water per minute, containing q
large percentage Of salt Numerops
bearings slnes the diain was completed
have shown that the height Of the water
under the surface OF the laud.is lowered
10 the level Of the draios, and By means
Of flooding the land the salt Is graduall,
being washed out. and the agricultural
value Of the soil greatly snhancea The
value Of this experiment to the Pee ID
valley in patticular, and to the territory
OF New Mexico in general, Is very great.
The results viii shortly bo published in
bulletin form Tor free distribution
throughout the territory"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
LEGISLATORS AND THEIR LABORS.

The thirty fourth general assembly is
getting, down to business and several
bills have been passed OF the measures
before that body which are especially Of
interest to San Juan county, Judge
Pendieton writes that the prospect is
good for the passage Of the right kind
Of a road law and for the bill allowing
towns Of 200 population to incorporate,
and he also thinks there is a good chance
for the securing Of satisfactory school
and tan legislation The prospect is
that the present assembly will do more
than any other legislature has done to
improve the condition Of the territory.
One Of the Rrst, Il not the frst, bills
to pass both houses. was Council Bill
No. 35 introduced by Mr. Martinez on
Monday Of this week This was a bill
authorizing the governor to fll all va
cancies among county officers by appoint
ment, the same to hold good until their
successors are elected and qualified
Under rsuspension-of the rules, this meas
ure was considered as translated and
printed, was placed upon its passage
and passed by the council In the
'house, council bill No, 30 was called up
by Mr.. G. Sancbez'and the measure wat
duly passed by vote Of 20 to 3.
TIE lNoEx is in receipt Of copy o.
Council Bill No. 2s. introduced by Mr.
Burns. entitled IAN act in relation t.
public highways and providing for thr
maintenance Of the same" 1t provides
for the appointment of road supervi
sor to have exclusive charge Of the road
and highways in each precinct, and il
it's general features seems to be just thl
kind Of a measure that is needed.
Among the bills introduced by Rep
resentative Pendleton of this count,
are the following;
House bill No. SO, an act to establish
and provide for the maintenance Of
normal school at Aztec in the county o
San Juan, and to make certain appro
plia1ions therefor. Referred to commit
tee on education.
House bill No. 81, an act to amenl
section 2477 of Chapter Of the Com
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
VOLUME XII
PENNINGTON.

H.R. Noel Of Two Grey Hills was in
town Wednesday.
IA. NJ Eugleman Of Canon City ia iD'
town looking to tho interests OF he
property.
Oliver jackson departed for Gallup
Wednesday with his brother, who will
GO 10 Arizona.
Circulars are out Announcing an en-
terlainment on the evening of February
IA. presenting "Ien Nights in a Bar
Room" The characters will be assumed
by we'll known Pennington people who
will strive TO interest all who attend.
Sunday morning witnessed the admis
sion OF . large number 81 converts TO
rhe Methodist cnureh In the after
noon Rev Taylor was listened to by a
large number OF ladies who attended by
special Invitation The evening service
closed the revivsle which have coatinned
for several wrecks win gratifying sue
cess,
we lean on reliable authority that
the Hyde Explorg expedition will i'm
mediaiely orecta very commodiOus store
building adjoining the one recently pur.
chased from Cooper q Dustin. 70 be
used as a general merchandise store
AUN eNNIN UWAAhNE ANi AAANAAN RWANa ~
W A. Hunter will be stocked with hard
ware and substantial sheds will be
built 10 the rear aud enclosed to cover
the farm tools Of al descriptions. The
McHenry building uow occupied by the
Times will be stocked with q large as
sortment Of harness materials Of al
kinds A road will be laid out connect
ing Farmington with Dewey on chi
Southern Pacific railroad, which will bl
the receiving and delivery point to anC
fiom Pennington. A company Of wei
drillers Of Albuquerque have been en-
gagged and are now at work endeavorinl
to obtain water at convenient point
along the route for the convenience o
the freighters and public generally. Fo
the present a ferry boat will be used t
transport all stock and vehicles acros
the river south of Pennington. Tn
systematic and business course pursuei
by this company is worthy of more thai
passing notice With unlimited capite
and enterprise they will doubtless b.
able TO supply the public with the nee
essarieu Of life at a much reduced tigur
and our ranchmen will receive a NOR
remnnerative price for all product
raised in the valleys.
DR.. and Mrs o. O. McEwen are bein
showered with congratulations by thei
numerous friends upon their happ
marriage, and all join in wishing them
happy and prosperous married life.
S,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
The territorial Treasury.

The biennial report of the territorial
treasurer was submitted by Territorial
Treasurer. j. H. Vaughan to Governor
Otero, as follows:
"Sir: have the honor to submit my
report on the conditions aud operations
OF the territorial treasurer for the last
two years, from Dec 3, 1898, to Dec. /,
1900 inclusive. On Dec. l. 1900, the end
of the ffty-frst fiscal year, the cash
balance IN the treasury was s1O99743l,
although during thepast year the public
debt has been reduced by s44,50O. viz;
Capitol contingent bonds bought, 500
600; certificates Of indebtedness re.
deemed, $24,5OO. Deducting from the
cash on hand December ], 1900 viz,
s1O9,974.31, the sums due to territorial
institutions and to funds created for
special purpose and subject to immedi-
ate call, all amounting to s46,59915
there still remains a net cash balance OF
surplus in the treasury at the close of
the fifty-hrst fiscal year of SG3,37516 !
therefore recommend that the treasurer
be authorized to transfer from such
funds as can most easily spare it an
amount Of $4,000, and place this amount
to the credit Of the general refunding
fund, to be used for the purchase of out
standing bonds, particularly The current
expense bonds, amounting to s15O,OOO
and maturing in 1907 and 1905"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

piled Laws Of 1897, relating TO munici-
pal corporations and the Incorporation
Of towns and villages; commiti6t on
municipal corporations.
House bill No. 49, authorizing foreign
railroad companies owning lines iu the
territory TO oxtend and build branches
Tor the same; committee on railroads
House bin No 80, providing a penalty
for corporations failing TO comply with
the law; committee on municipal corpo-
rations.
House bin No 40, prescribing the du-
ties Of clerks Of dietrici courts 10 crimi-
nal casesi COMMITTEES on Judiciary
This latter bill is said to be highly es-
sentisl to the successful prosecution Of
appeals in criminal cases It meets a
requirement suggested by Solicitor Gen
eral Bartlett in his official report to the
executive, aud requires clerks OF distgict
courts Oh the adjournment Of every term
to make list Of the criminal cases in
which appeals have been allowed to the
supreme court. and transferred same to
the clerk Of the supreme court, with a
statement whether the defendant has
given bond or not; and In cases where
the appeal has not been perfected by
filing bill Of exceptions, the district
clerks shall certify to the supreme couri
clerk a copy OF the record proper, chow
ing the indictment. plea, verdict, sen
tence and allowance OF appeal, all oI
which shall be in the hands Of the clerl
Of the higher court at least five dayi
prior to the meeting Of that court. AM
failure to do this subjects the distric
clerk to imposition Of fine by the su
preme court Of not less than $40 for eacl
aud every case in which he is derelict
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
Desert Land, Final Proof = Notice for
Publication.

DEPARTMENT of the Interior, Land Office at
Santa Fe, N NJ Jan a. 1901 )
Notice is hereby given that Arthur g, Scott
of San Juan county, has filed notice OF ms m m
No. i55 for the NEA of NWh and Lot / OF
Sec. is. and Lot 4 Of Sec. Z, T. so NJ, X. II W.
before the Probate Clerk at Aztec New Me Me6i-
He names the following Witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation OF salu
land. Thomas Johnson. John Corhenus'
Mexico. pt4
81 MANUEL Orhho' hetiA'oi'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has taken up the following described estfay
viz.
One bay colt branded A.. Was taken up on
themesa near Giilam's ranch four miles from
Aztec.
The owner or owners OF said described animal
forfeit the same at the end oEthe seven months
from the date OF tho first publication OF this
notice, unless claimed by the owner or owners
thereof, or their agent, proving ownership, dhu
VIM GILLIAN, JR,
7irst npb. Dec. "A. 1900 Aztec, N. M.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

This from recent issue Of the McKin
Icy County Republican, Gallup: IL. L.
Henry, who is interested in archaeology,
secured prize few days ago from
Woodgate, the Indian trader. He pur-
chased from him a bead made Of jade
which had been found in the Aztec
ruins on the Chaco by the Hyde explor-
ing OUTFIT. The bead will cut glass as
wei IS diamond. The value Of the
find lies in the fact that jade is found
only 10 China and thus is added another
link to the II hahn Of proof. showing that
the Indians Of North America came orig
inally from China. Jade implements
have been found in many Of the Aztec
ruins in Mexico. When Cortez con
quered Mexico the jade implements and
ornaments we're priced more highly by
the Indians than we're those Of gold and
silver. Prof Schoonmaker, the talented
lecturer who was here last winter, con
tends that the origin Of the American
Indians was in China The exploring
outfit above mentioned has been en-
gagged in excavations among the Aztec
ruins for the past three years. Among
other things that they found was one
lot Of turquoise valued at $4,000"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
smelter city papers,

FIom the Durango Democrat.
j. b. Williams Of the firm Of Bailey &
Williams, Of Aztec, is in Durango for
purpose OF moving his household goods
to his new home. Mr.. Williams reports
trade conditions good at Aztec ard ie
sure Oi future for his section
T. N johnson, cattleman Of Farm
ington, arrived in Durango yesterday
and leaves this morning for Sullivan
county Indiana. where he will visit sew
eral weeks with old neighbors.
W. Il. Whitney Of Cedar Hill brought
in produce Yesterday and returns today
loaded with supplies.
O. G. Brewer. the Aztec merchant,
was in the city yesterday studying
trade conditions. He reported that Col.
w. h Williams Of his city is seriously
ID. Col. Williams is widely known in
his section as a pioneer, business man
and public spirited citizen.
Several loads Of merchandise were
shipped to Fruitland Co. Operative Store
/ yesterday. Durango still is and will
continue base OF supplies for Northern
New Mexico.
From She Durango Herald.
Mrs. Chas. Stafford Of Aztec came. to
town last night. She leaves in the
morning for Santa Fe, where che will
join Mr.. Stafford, who is attending the
legislature there. Miss Olive Pendletor
VIII accompany her, as the judge is also
representing the interests Of his section
at the territorial assembly.
Our southern neighbors, San Juar
county, New Mexico, increased in popu
letion 1884 per cent in the laet ter
years, and in the next ten it will double
discount the past ten.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

The New Mexican saYs that a whole
raft OF bills touching the improvement
Of public roads has gone in already, ant
still there are more to follow. There
seems to be a very general disposition to
give this subject proper treatment at
this time. and out Of the mass Of matter
before the committees on public high.
WAYS the members say they hope to get
an excellent and thoroughly up to date
road Law.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
ENTRY NO. 4259.
Notice for Publication,

HOMESTEAD ENTRY NO. 4259.
Notice for Publication,
p6pltuuentO Oi d1s lllerer, l4anu Otiiee az
Santn Fe, N, NJ, Jan. p, 1901
Notice is hereby given that the tonoWlng
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before PROBATE
Clerk Of San Juan county at Aztec, NJ m'i on
March II 1901, viz;
LAWRENCE WELSH,
For the So Of sWlf, and NElf Of SWA Sec.
10. and Lot j Of Sec 30, T. 30 N, r. 10 W
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz. ,
Fred Bunker, Ellsworth WISE wilson o.
Dalton. CHARLES G. Brewer, of Aztec n, M.
10 MANUEL II. OTERo, Register
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

Miss Louise Southland and DR.. o, @.
McEwen were united in marriage Wed
nesoay, February G, the ceremony occur
ring at the home Of the brides sister,
Mrs. r.. Hendricks. at Cedar Hill The
contracting parties are we'll and favor
ably known throughout the county and
the best wishes OF host OF friends go
out to them.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

Notice for Publication.
U. S, Land Office, Santa Fei n. A.,
Hotice 10 berebv eiveo that Mira H. Page,
widow, ~ Martin L. Page, deceased, has filed
notice af Intention to make final proof before
Probate Clerk of San Juan codnty az ms
office in Aztec, n. M. on the 25tn day Of Feb
rnarv. 1901, on timber culture application NO.
j25, for the Me- SEl4 Section No. IA w Up.
No. 80 n, Range No l2W. She names as wit
nesses Andrew Gilmo9r' James a; ~ e =. =.
Gov. Rov Stewart Frank T. Hickman Of Flora
Vista, n, III. p,-..
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

Probate Clerk Stafford is still at Santa
Fe and is putting in some good licks for
measures Of interest to this county. He
is assistant chief clerk of the house.
Hir qualifications as a typewriter and
stenographer assist him materially in
the position he holds.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

Two yearlinF hellers. one red and white the
other black and white, branded a on leIt
sIde, ear marked hole and slit M each ear, n9th n
heifers branded and marked the same. the
owner will please call and pay damages To-,
Pennington, N. M D. Jan. I'd, 1901
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

To close out the present stock a dis.
count Of % per cent will be given on
watched and clocks, 'For CASH ONLY
Twenty per cent discount on All
kinds Of iewelry and silver novelties, al
zellers Jewelry Store, opposite post.
oaic' After FeDruary 18th viii be TO-
eat d in the Colorado State Bank build
:, on Main avenue Durango Colo
ado.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08

You take 90 chances in having your
photos done by Jas. Quirk al the Hoyle
studio. ii they do not suit when f0.
SIZED, do not take them
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
Legal Notice.
TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO, No q2s.
County of San Juan.
Millard Green
VS..


luh N. 0Ebbus
In the District Court Of the First Judicial
District, County of San Juan.-Granvlnne
Pendleton, Attorney for Plaintlni r. "
Aztec, N. NJ.
The said defeudant, Ida N. Green, is hereby
notified that a complaint has been hleu
against her in the District Court tor the
Couutv of San Juan, territory aforesaid tha9
being The court in which said case ts pend
inc. by said plaintiff Millard Green, the gen,
eral object Of said action being divorce as VIII
nlaint filed in said cause And that unless
YOU enter your appearance IN said cause on OF
before the second day of March 1901. iudg,
ment will be rendered against you In salu
cause by default,
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and seal OF said court at Santa te. NM,
this 18th day Of January, l99l; o,,-
lSeal.I A. d. bhhuEhHs Oleih'
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-14
NEW GASES. "a ) 5. FIIEp :III.I:li!
Following Suits Have BeenFlIed IN Common
Pleas Court.

John Mattern VS.. Nellie Mattern.
The former sues for a divorce from the
latter on the grounds of adultery and
desertion. Plaintiff also asks for the
custody of their only child.
VAN wEY VS.. ERBs.
Frederick Van Wey VS.. Henry Erbs
The plaintiff sets forth that the de
fendant, ON the 9th of August, 1900,
falsely, maliciougly and without reas-
enable or probable cause charged him
with wllfully interrupting and disturb
ing an assemblage met for. lawful pur-
poses, and caused his arrest, In conse-
quence of which he had been compelled
to spend seventeen days in Jail and to
give bond. The prosecuting attorney
of the county then caused the indict
ment to be nollied: wherefore the
plaintiff now claims that his credit and
reputation has been injured to the am
cunt of $1,000, and sues the defendant
for damage in that sum.