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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-25
MACLAY MAKES SHORT sTATEMEN

New York, July 4-Edgar s. Maclay
who criticised Rear Admiral Schley in a
history of the United States navy, said
to-day;
"It Is the proper course for Rear Ad-
miral Schey to demand a court of in
quiry. 1t is his only means of vindication
After this court has determined upon his
case, then he can bring suit 1t is need
less for me to comment further upon
Rear Admiral Schlcys record"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-25
THREE-POUND HAIL STONES FELL

st. Petersburg, July "A hall storm in
the district of Schlatzk, government Tam
bon, on July 23d, destroyed crops over Il
wide area. Three men and many cattle
were killed, and an entire flock Of sheep
and two shepherds were carried of by the
flood. Some of the hailstones weighed three
pounds,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-25
DROWNED IN A BARREL.

Watertown, b. Y, July A.--Ida Blevin,
aged four, fell off the piazza OF her father
house at Alexandria Bay, last night, into
q rain-barrel. and was drowned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-07-25
COLD ON MOUNT wAsHINGroN

Mount Washington, N. H.. July A.,-The
thermometer registered 81 above at IL
O'clock here Tonight and 90 at H.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Judge Egan returned Sunday last
from Phoenix, where he spent several
days as an onloo ker. In his opinion
county division is a dead issue, bat he
thinks there is no reasonable doubt of
the passage OF the bill for the removal
of county seats by 4 majority vote.
After mature reflection over the Ques-
ton OF division. the ERA will agree
with the Bulletin, provided this bill
becomes law. The ERA does not favor
division merely for the sake OF new
county. but for the sake of economy to
the tax payers, and the general con-
venieuce Of majority of the people.
by renewing the county seat to the
eastern end of the county, where prac-
tically all of the court business origi-
mates, witness and mileage fees would
be obviated, and the same results ac-
complished without division. 1t. might
be a little announcement for the people
of the valley residing sixty aud eighty
miles from the county seat, but turn
about is fair play How will that
suit you, Brother Kelly?
The copper era., 1901-02-28
A Rare Treat.

4 rare literarr treat is in store for
the Clifton people, as Captain Jack
Crawford, The Poet Scout" has con-
scented to deliver a lecture at Library
Hall, Tuesday night, March 5th. The
lecture will be given under the auspices
OF the Hospital Association. As poet
and an orator the Captain has few
equals, and rs story teller and an
entertaining gentleman, he stands
without peer in the western country.
Col. w. Lightfoot Visscher, the liter
airy editor OF the Fairhaven Herald.
has the following to say OF Captain
Jack:
He begins in these entertainments
where he pleases and quits where he
chooses. He Is d child OF nature and
talks with simplicity and an unconven-
tional air. He tells stories on himself
and his friends, recites his own poetry
in the most ingenious way and relates
the incidents which caused him TO
write them. Without any special
theme, or as play without a plot, he
ranges from gay to grave, from lively
TO severe;' blends humor and pathos
with charming harmony, and deeply
entertains his audience with glittering
generalities. His poetry smacks Of the
mountains, the plains and the forest;
OF the turbulent brook, the placid
stream and the cataract. 1t has wild
west flavor and yet at times it is so
tender and touching as to remind one
OF Burns; 80 gallant and clannish as to
suggest The Wizard Of the North so
brOsque as TO bring the good gray
poet before you, and so patriotic as to
give hint OF the Whittier. His
humor is rich and unstuded and he
has voice and Il manner that belong
to it all Everyone who heard him
last night was glad of it and would be
glad to hear him again-at least all
would who could appreciate and under
stand this Bohemian of the frontier,
this gypsy OF untutored literature"
The copper era., 1901-02-28
Detroit Copper Co., Morenci.

The present year has witnessed vast
plant, and 10 the opening up and de-
velopment OF the company's mining
claims large area of mineral land
covering $50 locations of 900 by 1,500
feet each, the superficial area OF which
would be over $500 acres.
There have been over 20 miles of un-
dergrouud work done on the company 8
property during the present year.
There have been 500 men at work at
and around the smelter and reduction
plant, and about 200 on the outside.
The underground work alluded to does
not include STOPPING or the extraction
of ore by that procedure, but OF sink
ing shafts, driving levels, cross cutting,
wines and the various connections
necessary for safety and the expeditions
hauling of the ore reserves.
There is being built and is about
completed perhaps the largest coucen-
trating plant in the United States. It's
capacity is 500 tons per day, and will
treat ore valued at only 90 cents per
ton at a profit. "That sounds like a
fairy tale, don't it?" said Mr.. Mclean,
superintendent of the Detroit Copper
company. at Morenci, who, in recent
interview, gave the information con-
tanned in this article. ~ make that
comment because | have read so much
about marvellous discoveries in the
local papers OF mammoth lodges OF cop
per ore that runs so, 80 and 20 per
cent"
In addition to the above, there have
been put in place six lbs horsepower
gasoline engines. These engines were
manufactured in England and are great
factors as fuel economizers. They fur
nish power TO run the concentrators.
crushers and six furnaces OF 600 tons
capacity. The matte is converted by
the pneumatic process and the output
is % tons Of ingot copper per day OF 80
and 99i fineness. The bulk OF the ore
comes from the company's old group of
mines known as the Yankee, Monte
yuma, Rynerson, Morenci, Arizona,
The copper era., 1901-02-28
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Ed. Harwell visited friends in
Morenci last week.
J. A. Brown, one of Albuquerque
best ball players, is now a resident oil
Clifton. and will join the local team.
f. NJ. Williams, the A. c. Cos store
manager. left for the eastern markets
last week. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Williams, and will spend some
time in the east.
Col L. 2. Goodhue, OF Denver, rep
resenting the Western Elaterite Roof
ing Co., which, from samples and tes-
timonials, is evidently the best thing
of the kind on the market, was here
this week. He sold an order to the
Detroit Copper Co., OF Morenci.
T. II. Tracy, representing the Mine,
Mill, Smelter and Supply House. OF FL
Paso, spent a part of last week in Cliff
ton taking orders for his house. This
house is now carrying everything need
ed by mills and smelters, and can save
several days time over orders sent
further east.
]. NJ. Erskine, representing the Kan
sas City Star, is spending the week in
Clifton. Mr.. Erskine is an old-timer,
having staged it all over this section
before the building of the railroads.
He is meeting many old-time friends,
and talking and writing of pioneer
days in the Southwest. Mr.. Erskine is
an oldtime miner and prospector, and
therefore a good Judge OF mines and
mining camps. and expresses himself
as greatly pleased with the general
now existing throughout the
Southwest. He considers Clifton. aside
from Cripple Creek, as the liveliest and
best camp in the Rocky Mountains.
The Colonel says that the only trouble
with this great southwestern country is
its immensely and the large number of
promising camps which are now rap
idly coming to the front. 1t makes it
difficult for man to make selection,
as they all make a most excellent
-howing.
The copper era., 1901-02-28
Central and the Copper Mountain.

Regarding the company's proposed
railroad, Mr.. Mclean said: The
road will be known a. the Morenci
Southeastern, aud its terminus will be
Guthrie, on the ella river, connecting
with the Arizona and New Mex leo rail-
road. !: will be 10 miles long, and will
have only q maximum grade from
which it will cross and continue up the
north bank OF the ella river TO the
terminus. The roadbed will be stand
ard gauge, but will be operated As a
narrow gauge to begin with. Matte
and Bullion.
The copper era., 1901-02-28
MINE AND MINING NEWS.

are connected with the rear wheels by
a system OF cog wheels. 1t will DE used
in Transporting ore from the Green con-
solidsted and looks to be able to handle
many tons trip.
Col. p. r. Smith arrived in Clifton
last night direct from Hanover, y. NJ,
and reports that the Iron Head mine is
as usual turning out from $500 to $1,000
per day in copper and iron ore, which
is sold direct to the Silver City Reduc-
tion works. The ore body in the Han
over district continues as good as ever,
and in the Emma, also owned by the
Hanover company, new strike was
recently made, of Il large body of very
high grade ore, which averages from
800 to $1,000 per carload at smelter.
Ed. Baker has made a new strike in
his claim west OF the Iron Head of s
feet of high grade ore, which stimu-
lated Ed. to go off on high lone
some" The Santa Rita company has
sunk three large double compartment
shafts and connected the same by levels
at The depth of 800 feet, uncovering
immense bodies of good ore. The
Clifton Copper company at Santa Rita
has encountered another large body OF
sulphide ore in the l60-foot level and
has drifted on the contact IS feet,
blocking out over 100000 cubic feet of
high grade sulphides. This compauy's
new 100-ton concentrating mill will be
on the ground March 5th and will be
in operation in about six weeks. The
company has ore uncovered sufficient
to run the mill twelve months at the
rate OF 100 tons daily, at net profit Of
$500 to 500 daily. This company will
pay per cent. dividend on the par
value of their stock on July LIST.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

w. F.. Hagan, while in Ell Paso last
week, learned that Pantalona Garcia,
who was wanted in Graham county for
Jail breaking, had recently been ar
rested at Cooks Peak, and was then in
Jail at Silver City. Being deputy
sheriff of this county, Mr.. Hagan
went to Silver City, and Garcia agreed
to accompany him without the for
mality of extradition papers. When
he arrived at Deming with the pris-
oner he met Sheriff Lewis of Cochise
county. who wanted Garcia for mur-
der committed in that county. Mr.
Hagan received instructions from
Sheriff Parks TO turn the prisoner
over to the sheriff of Cochise, which
he did. Garcia is now in Jail at Tomb
stone, awaiting trial. He is said to be
Il very bad and dangerous man, and it
is to be hoped that he will be put
where he will not have an opportunity
to commit any more crimes. Mr..
Hagan speaks in the highest terms of
the treatment he received from the
sheriff of Grant county. Arthur Good =
dali
The copper era., 1901-02-28
A Dance at MOI encl.

MoRESCI Arizona Feb. % 1901
To the Copper Era.
The following is an account of the
dance which took place here last week:
The ladies of Morenci gave a recep-
ton and dance on Washington's birth
day, which proved grand success.
The hall was tastRy and appropriately
decorated and the ladies in charge of
the affair, who were Mrs. II. A. Schell,
Mrs. II. B. Rice and Mrs. Gaskili.
were cleverly gowned in like material
of the national colors. Miss Liddell,
representing the Goddess of Liberty,
and Mr.. Dubuch as Uncle Sam, led the
grand march promptly at $3.50, at
which fully thirty couples were in line.
There were many beautiful gowns
worn by the ladies and the gentlemen
looked very handsome in evening
dress.
At 1870 coffee, sandwiches and cake
were abundantly served. Shortly after
II o'clock dancing was again resumed.
The Home, Sweet Home" waltz was
played at o'clock, but everybody was
in the best of spirits and loath to de-
part.
America was sung by all just before
the last dance, after which three
cheers were given for the red, white
and blue, followed by three cheers
given to the ladies who gave the dance.
COMMITTEE.
The copper era., 1901-02-28
JNO. Il. PARKER.

Anent the recent explosion at Ash
Peak, correspondent OF the Phoenix
Republican gives the following, which
is OF local interest: That has been a
tragic spot. The ground around it
may be said to have been sodden with
human blood spilled there within the
last quarter OF q century. Twenty
years ago part of troop OF soldiers
were surprised in camp short distance
from the spring by a band of Apaches
under Victoria, and many were butch
cred. The stage road on each side of
the spring is dotted with heaps of
stones marking the places where
manglcd victim, of Apache cruelty had
been found. The last tragedy in the
vicinity OF Ash Springs, until last Fri
day, was the murder of a man named
Merrill and his daughter on their way
from Stafford to Duncan. That occurred
five years ago aud long after a cross
marked the spot where their bodies
were found
The copper era., 1901-02-28

The Becker-Franz Company this
week purchased the general mercan-
tile establishment of North Clifton
so long owned and conducted by w. f.
Hagan, who will now give his entire
attention to his real estate and mining
interests. The firm consists of Z. II.
Franz formerly OF the firm of Becker
& Franz. Luna, n. NJ, and Gustav
Becker, prominent merchant and
stockman of Springerville, Arizona,
and also OF the firm of The Becker
Blackwell Co, Magdalena, n. NJ
The business will be under the per-
sonal management of Mr.. Franz, who
will reside in Clifton. 1t is a good
solid firm, and will be an acquisition
to the business interests of Clifton.
The copper era., 1901-02-28
How to Cure the Grippe.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as di-
rected and a quick recovery is sure to
follow. That remedy coun;eracts any
tendency of the grip to result in pneu-
monia, which is really the only serious
danger. Among the tens OF thousands
who have used it for the grip not one
case has ever been reported that did
not recover.-For sale by Dunn.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Col. L. a. Durham, of Clifton, is in
receipt of Il letter from WIN. A. Parish,
one of the best known mining experts
of the west, which contains consider
able Information OF local interest es-
pecially to mining men, As it pertains
to the mines of Clifton. The letter is
as follows:
CoPPERoPoLIs, Calaveras Cal. Feb. ). 1901.
FRIEND DUNHAM:-Your valued
favor OF the 2Sth of January came to
hand by last nights mail, aud l was
aud am real glad to hear from you.
| examined the Metcalf, Hill,
Longfellow, Coronado aud some
fifty in all of mines and prospects in
1881 or 1882, l have forgotten which,
and they We're bought on my rpeort by
the Scotch company. Through mis-
management, gross ignorance, or prob
ably something worse, for several
years they were not profitable. On the
appointment of Mr.. Colquhoun, in
stantly, as If by magic. the dark clouds
of distress were lifted and the COM
pany has been basking in the RAYS of
the bright sun OF prosperity ever since.
My judgment was right, and it was
during the time OF mismanagement
that the other '.solous' made their
examinations. A MIR. Ralston and Mr..
Richardson, two Scotch experts, were
associated with me in the examination,
but 1 wrote the report that the mines
were bought upon. The other gentle
men reported, but it would be hard to
tell whether they reported favorably
or unfavorably, By reading their state
ments, as they made no report. My
report was published in pamphlet form
and the stock was subscribed for in
Scotland. I don't think that | can find
my report, I shortly afterwards gave
up my profession for over ten years.
I recommended the Hughes & Shannon
mine for purchase at the same time for
$3.50, 900, but General Hughes would
not listen to the proposition.
You must mean that there is 100, 900
tons Of ore developed in the Hughes &
Shannon mines, instead of 1000, 600
tons. Sincerely your friend,
WIN. A. PARISH.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

The Ladies BIzaar. which was held
at Library Hail Friday night last, was
we'll attended, and was most pleasant
affair. A number Of ladies were in
attendance from Morenci. More than
S245 was Melted by the entertainment.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

A rumOr has been in circulation all
week, but not confirmed. that the pro-
moters of the First National Eank of
Clifton had purchased lot on the cor
ner of Copper Avenue and Porphyry
streets. Chase creek. upon which the
bank would soon erect a handsome two
story brick buildicg.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Burt Moore was touched In Clifton
last week for $50. y number of touch
ingr incidents have occurred in Clifton
during the past few weeks. Several Of
the light-fnger.d gentry seem to DC
making headquarters in Clifton.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Will you be one among the large
number that will attend the Base Ball
dance Saturday evening? Library
Hall is the place, and the proceeds will
be to clear OF the Indebtedness OF the
club. Let everyone turn out. Tickets Al.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

> w. Massey has sold the Exchange
saloon on Copper Avenue 10 jeff Dunna-
gan. who also runs a wet goods en-
porium in the tendcrloin district. Mr..
Massey will build several more cottages
on Sunny-slope, and take life easy.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

The FL Paso papers bring the news
that S. l.. Pearce is the owner OF the
Mining and Stock Exchange in that
city. This man Pearce was the tail
end of the big "Spenazuma' kite in
Graham and for organizing mining
companies on paper, has no equal in
the southwest.-Cochise Review.
The copper era., 1901-02-28
At The Academy

There will be another of those fine
parties at the Academy Saturday night.
II you want to have pleasant evening.
that is the only place. All respectable
people INVITED. Admission, 81.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

ID. l.. Savers, who started the first
paper in Clifton, in 1882, and which
proved to be a regular mint, was among
the California editors who passed
through Arizona last week. d. l.. has
many friends in Clifton who wish him
well, and are only sorry that he could
not make visit to the mining metrop-
oils OF Arizona
The copper era., 1901-02-28

ON Saturday night, J. y. Armstrong.
formerly Of Stafford. Arizona. died in
the company hospital, whore he has
been contiucd for the past six weeks
with severe case OF pneumonia Mr..
Armstrong was carpenter and had
only been at work in Bishee a short
time. The funeral services were held
in Library hall and conducted by T. c.
Mohett. During his illness he receiv-
ed every attention possible Cochise
Review.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Captain Jack Crawford, THE Poet
Scout" who will lecture At Library
Hall Tuesday night next, will be given
hearty welcome by old timers, many
OF whom know him personally, and not
few OF whom have followed him over
the trails in pursuit Of the hostile
Apaches. OF course the hall will be
crowded. Secure your seats early.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Paul Becker, one OF Morenci's most
cnterpriaing merchants, was in town
this week and left nice order with
the ERA for stationery. Mr.. Becker
will open his store in Morenci in about
two weeks, with an entire new stock of
dry goods and clothing.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

The Era is under obligations to
Councilman G. VI. Shannon for copies
OF all bills so far introduced in either
branch o; the legislature now in ses-
siOn
The copper era., 1901-02-28

\ good suit is much more satisfac-
tory, and in the end is cheaper than a
shoddy one. For the best goods and
a perfect fit, call on Nit Simms, the
Clifton tailor.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

j. &. Thomas has the contract to
build an addition to the Heavenston
Office building on Railroad Avenue.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Walter Chesser attended the mas
querade ball Saturday night last in q
bathing suit. While returning home,
in passing the company's works. some
one turned the hose on him. 1t was
pretty cold, but Walter is somewhat of
Il humorist himself, and appreciated
the joke. In passing through the rail-
road Gu: from the company's store to
Chase creek, some miscreant chunked
him with rocks, from which he was
laid up day or two. Walter says that
the next mask ball he attends he will
disguise As a cowboy, and will carry n
couple of sure enough guns, and after
twelve o'clock he viii take a shot at
every man on the street.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

DIR. f. A. Elliott, OF Denver, eye
sight specialist, TO be in Clifton March
5th. In order TO take up prescription
work a stay Of some time will be neces-
sary-also giving an opportunity of try
ing glasses ordered, etc.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Percy ID. Phillips, one of til E old time
boOk-keepers for the \. c. compauv's
store under the Fraissinet regime. has
returned to Clifton, and is now occupy
ing desk in the Office of the store.
:. Marcos, Socorro, y. NJ, and Leon de
Gallick. OF Bisbee, are now employed
in the dry goods department of the \.
c. store. l.. H. Claiborne. formerly
clerk in the y. c. store. is now keep
ing time at the Buchanan camp. \.
Z. Noloert' who resigned a clerkship
in the dry goods department OF the \.
c. store, will soon open up business on
Chase creek. Otto Pickart, formerly
in the grocery department of the \. c.
store, Is now employed in the blue
stone plant.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

only few shares Of Shannon stock
left al sl2 per share. Next block at
sI5. Call on G. +. ROsecrans, at the
Rank OF Clifton
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Retaining walls are being put in to
protect the railroad bridge across the
san Francisco river.
The copper era., 1901-02-28
Parker's Statement.
,se Editors Of the Copper Era.

To t5e Editors of the Copper Era.
Please dome favor by correcting
an item in Il recent issue OF your paper.
You stated that | was a sub-contractor.
| am general foreman for Mr.. 5. II.
Buchanan in the Chase creek camp.
| was fined 500 at Moreuci for mutilat-
ing the road, which | paid. Since
then the copper company has taken an
appeal in the case. had fight with
Mr.. Price, as you stated, about his
testimony, and after paving the fine |
met Hill, and gave my opinion about
what some one had testified. Hill and
Hamilton went into Judge Wright's
Office and soon after Hamilton came out
with Il warrant. | went with him to
the Judges office and my bond was
fixed at 5000 Hamilton and I then
went into the Midway saloon, and
while | was waiting for blank check
to give the bond, Hamilton struck me
with pistol, which | was not expect
ing. He then cooked the gun on me.
| never said that mo officer could
arrest me-" but to the contrary, said
anybody could arrest me-" Hamilton
was hostile because | told him would
have ''say-so" in the next election,
and | am in hopes | will. You also
stated that | begged Hamilton not to
put me in Jail, which is mistake. He
knew he bad no right TO put me in Jail
and he knew his bondsmen would have
to pay for it if he did.
mo II PARKER
The copper era., 1901-02-28

A. NJ. SestaDOvich, an architect and
builder, formerly Of Solomonville, has
located in Clifton, but has not as yet
been able TO secure an Office. The
writer has been shown some of his
work. which is first-claes in every par
ticular
The copper era., 1901-02-28

For Il first-class shave or hair cut go
to Jack Goodwin, two doors west of
Katz & company's.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

See DIR. Elliott on his arrival in Cliff
ton about your eyes. Consultation free.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Two good lots for sale on Chase creek.
Big bargains. Enquire Of q. DeVega,
Chase creek
The copper era., 1901-02-28
MINOR MENTION.

Work is progressing rapidly on the
grade OF the new railroad up Chase
creek.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

WANTED-Furnished room or rooms
for single men. Enquire at this office.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

Alarm clocks at Dunu's.
The copper era., 1901-02-28

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