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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
SERVICES IN THE ROrUNDA
While Simple, They Are Highly Impress
i've and Beautiful.


i've and Beautiful.
Washington. Sept 1S-All that il
mortal of William Mckinley went
speeding last evening toward it's last
earthly resting place at his beloved
home in Canton after the nation had
officially and with state ceremony paid
its tribute Of love and respect to the
memory of the stricken chief magis-
trate. This was almost the closing
act in the awful tragedy which has
drenched the civilized world in tears.
Beneath the great white dome of the
Capitol funeral services of state were
held yesterday over the remains Of
the dead president. 1t was eminently
fitting that the services should be con-
Quoted in that beautiful rOtunda hal
lowed by the history of the last sad
rites of two other martyrs to the
cause of the republic.
AS befitted the occasion and the
character of the man whose remains
were lying cold and rigid i'm the mar
row embrace of the metallic casket,
the services were simple. They were
conducted in accordance with the rites
of the Methodist Episcopal church. OF
which President Mckinley was n life
long member. Consisting only of two
hymns. song. prayer, an address
and n benediction, they were beauti-
full and solemnly impressive. Gath
cred around the bier We're representa-
tives of every phase of American ma
tional life, including the president, the
only surviving ex-president of the
United States (Grover ClevvelandD, to-
gether with representatives at this
capital of almost every nation OF the
earth. Great Britain, France. Ger
many Italy and SDaiu and I'll the re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT.

LEAD. kindly light, amid the en-
circliDg gloom;
Lead thou me Oh.
The night is dark. and | am far
from home;
Lead thou me on
Keep thou my feet; do not ask
to see
The distant scene-one steps
enough for me.
l was not ever thus, nor prayed
that thou
Shouldst lead me oD,
l loved to choose and see my
path, but now
Lead thou me on
l loved the garish day, aud,
spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will; remember
not past years.
So long thy power hath blessed
me, sure it still
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
Accidentally shoot. Hi. Mother.

Logansport. Ind. Sept. 1S.-Mrs. c.
II. Martin was accidentally shot by
her son. the bullet striking her in the
right hip and ranging downward along
the bone Her sons, Lawrence and NO
Ian. visited their grandfather. and
were asked to carry home n revolver
belonging to their father. As Nolan
entered the house. carrying the weap-
on in his hand. he stumbled and fell
forward. discharging the revolver with
the effect as stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
OF TAKING BRIBES
Aldermen OF Kenosha Said to Have
Roodled in a Railway Transaction.

Chicago. Sept. 1S.-Peter Pirsch
and Albert Smith. aldermen of the city
of KenOSha. Wis. were Monday ar
rested. charged with accepting bribes
for the granting of an electric railway
franchise through Kenosha.
The benetiting corporation is al
legged to be the Kenosha railway COM
pany. which is said to be link in
trolley line designed to connect Chi
cago and Milwaukee. No warrant
has yet been issued for the person
charged with offering the bribe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
WILL MARRY NO MORE.
Clergyman who VIII Sot Engage Further
in st. JOS Great Industry.

ST Joseph. Mich, Sept. 1S.-Rcv.
Thomas McROberts. pastor of the Con-
gregational church here. is the first
local minister to attempt to wash his
hands of the stigma of the Gretna
Green of st. Joseph. One year ago
McRobcrts said that he would give all
he had realized from marriage fees
We're he out of the whole affair. ami
that he contemplated a removal to an
other point to escape the unpleasant
ness connected Herewith. He was
advised TO remain. and did so.
The pastor was charged with inSin-
cerity. for when the fight was on last
spring before the legislature at Ian
sing against the wholesale marriage
business here. AIcRoberts fought bit
tcrly against the proposed law to cur
tail it. Some weeks ago McROberts
gave out that he would cease TO per-
form sunday marriages. and now de-
C!ares he will marry no couples whose
residence is outside of Berrien county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
Czar Welcomed.

Dunkirk, France, Sept 1S.-Amid,t
booming of cannon and cheering of
immense crowds of people, the czsr OF
Russis landed here today. and after
partaking of luncheon at the chaml er
of commerce with President L0ul Ell
the party left for Champagne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
EXPRESS IN A WRECK:
MANY ARE KILLED.

Brocton, Mass. Sept. 1s.-The ex-
press which left Boston at 1:05 collid-
ed with freight at Avon, on the New
York, New Haven & Hartford, this af
ternoon. Reports from Avon state
that several persons were killed and
large Der injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
DUKE AND DUCHESS
ON A WESTERN TOUR.

Quebec, Sept. 18.-The duke and
duchess OF Cornwall and York depart
cd from Quebec on q long western
tour at 9:45 today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
Cnn claim the s.. 600 Reward.

Hoopeston. Ills. Sept. 1S.-Linsey
Walden. suspected of numbering 4
United States revenue officer near
ThompkinSville. Ky. five years ago.
was arrested in this city Monday by
CITY Marshal York and Sheriff James
Sloan. of Danville. He was lodged in
jail at Danville to. await reQuiSitiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
Emma Goldman,s Lie Threatened.

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Emma Goldman
yesterday received two unsigned let
tcrs, the writer's of which threaten to
take her life at the first opportunity
One of them. postmarked Washington.
u. c.. says: IF ever YOU are a free
woman IL bullet shall strike you just
where it struck the president. Your
devilish tongue shall incite no more
the murder OF good and honOrabl
men, Miss Goldman said of the let
ters: They may do it-yOu can't
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
ODD FELLOWS DECIDE
TO HONOR DES MONIES.

Indianapolis, Sept. 1S.-The SOW
creign grand lodge of Odd Fellows tc-
day voted to hold the next encamp-
ment at Des Moines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
MRS. PERRY ARRIVES HOME.

Has Spent Two Winters In the Regions SoT
Far from the Pole.
Portland. Me. Sept. 1S.-NIrS. Rob
ert T.. Peary. wife of Lieutenant
Peary. the Arctic explorer. arrived
here last night from the north. having
spent two winters with her husband
inside the circle. She went on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18
ENTIRE CABINET TO STAY.
Ministers Accept ReappoIntm snt at X pore
veit's Hands.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-It is stated
on excellent authority today tnat all
cepted the rea appointment rendered by
President Roosevelt yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18

papers from Kentucky. Two thousand
two hundred dollars reward was Of
fered for his arrest, He was known
here as John Ray.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18

back to the woman's annex of the
Harrison street station. She was
visibly disappointed at the amount of
the bond required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-18

Continued on Page Six.
The copper era., 1901-12-26
Killing at MOrenci.

Saturday last shocking tragedy occurred in the library at Morenci, whereby d young man named Maxwell met death at the hands of man named Burns, whom, it is alleged, was assist ed by man by the name of Randolph. None Of the parties had long resided at MOrenci. Maxwell was from Pennsyl- vRnia and the other two from Alabama. It seems that Maxwell and Burns had previously come to blows over some trivial matter, when Maxwell got the better Of the encounter. Burns then got bis partner, Randolph, and renew ed the fight, when Maxwell, it is said licked the two of them. Maxwell was sitting in the library on the following day when both Burns and Randolph approached him and renewed the fight, when Maxwell was twice shot. Burns and Randolph escaped temporarily, but were soon apprehended. and up to the present time have not had thei preliminary hearing.
 The people of Morenci are highly incersed at the killing of young Max well, who was quite popular.
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Not Very Encouraging.

Wm. Garland, president Of the G. V. c. X N. Ky. was interviewed by u Belt reporter at Globe last week. That part of the interview touching the probability of Mr. Garland building . branch from Solomonvillc to Clifton is given below:
 As to the proposition Of a branch from ,5olomonville to the Clifton and Morenci districts on his reconnaissance trip last October. he found practic- able route, with some heavy work nec- essary, but he found conditions at Clit- ton and Morenci not very favorable as there is no possibility of securing any of the business of either the Arizona have their own roads and traffic agree ments, and the only other company likely to furnish any conSi6era ble amount of business for d railroad in the near future is the shannon Copper company, now building extensive works below Clifton. He met w. F. Thomp- son, one of the heaviest owners ia the Shannon, who informed him that his company had the promise Of favorable rates after Ja nuary l, from the Arizona X Now Mexico railroad. If the latter submitted satisfactory proposition, his company would undoubtedly enter into an agreement with them. if not, then his company would bo ready to treat with some one else for the con- struction Of a railroad to their works.
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Sensational Grand Jury Report

The grand jury of Cochise county comes out with a Scathing report, burning up several county officials, and stirring up big row generally. The report recommends that an expert ac- countant be employed to go through the county records. Among other charges the report says:
 Your attention is respectfully called 10 the following claims improperly al. lowed, namely: l. Fees ot the sherln during the third quarter of 1901, in the case of the territory vs. Baker and Nicholson, the same having already ' been allowed in part to Constable Hud- speth, of Naco, in his bill for the second quarter.
 ?. Fees Of the sheriff, dated June sth, in the case of the territory vs. J. F. Woods, wherein mileage Is charged twice. These items were discovered incidentally in the examination of an other matter and it is safe 10 presume that there are many more similar charges
 The report refers to the jail at Bis bee as hell Of horror" The report goes on in detail to show where the county las been robbed by constable, by charging mileage and buggy hire at the same time, and in some instances it claims that bills were put in for the same work bS constable and the sher- iff. The report says:
 Numerous criminal cases Of a petty nature are sent from Bisbee to the grand jury, thereby entaiiing great ex- pense the county. and often un' necessary punishment to the offender. Petit larceny is often magnitied into robbery, or battery becomes an attempt to murder. The arbitrary power often exercised by our justices of the peace might be turned in this direction. and whenever q doubt exists the county and the offender should reap the benefit and not the inquiry, no matter what may result in the matter of fees in sight"
 In regard to the justice Of peace at Bisbee the report says: ''Testimony before this body in relation to the con- duct of the precinct officers and their business at Bisbee, discloses a deplor- able state oi affairs. Charges and counter charges came thick and fast, and occupied much valuable time. However. it must be submitted in the interest Of good government. The jury finds that $ K. Williams justice of the peace at Bisbce, from his own testi- mony, as we'll as that of sworn witness es, has been guilty of gambling at rou- lette during his official term; said Williams furthermore has failed to turn over monthly to the county treas urcr fines collected by himself as jus tice of the peace and has, from his own admission. appropriated all or a part of said fines to his own use"
 The report created something of a sensation in Cochise county. The ERA has no patience with any man, or set of men who will rob county. They get good pay, for their work, and are sup posed to be people of honor and integ- rity. Whenever it can be shown that they have robbed the county they should be indicted and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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The School.

The second month of school closed the present week with the same enroll ment as the previous month but with a considerably higher average, 142.
 It is hoped that parents will not for get the importance of regular attend ance. It is essential to the progress of pupils besides increasing the monthly average. The directors and teachers are striving to build up the attendance and parents can contribute no little to that end.
 We are using ali incentives possible to encourage pupils to diligence and right conduct. At the close of each day, pupils who have been quiet and orderly and whose conduct has been good will receive merit cards. They are usually anxious to get them but not always willing to pay the price. A little home encouragement will help the teacher,
 School opens again Monday next and we hope for q full attendance.
 Respectfully,
 J. F. WILLIAMS.
The copper era., 1901-12-26
Arizona.

Let Us annex Arizona. Under the de. cision or the supreme court it appears to be uncertain whether territory is or is not an integral part of the United States. This question as to Arizona can be settled by admitting this progressive and productive territory into the Union as a state.
 We arc for Arizona statehood first, last and ali the time. There is no valid reason against Arizona admission. Arizona has sufficient population, ample present resources and a grand future.
 The Pacific coast in general, and Southern California in particular, has every reason to help Arizona to her responsibilities and duties Of statehood.
 The Pacific coast is weak in congress and especially weak in the senate.
 We have six senators to represent the Pacific seaboard, as against thirty Gulf of Mexico, or ten counting Florida in both groups. The portion Of our country preemiuently open to phenom- enal growth under irrigation is also weak and uuappreciated. Arizona will understand, sympathize and promote every interest in Southern California.
 We are for Arizona's star of state hood and so are our people. Great State. grand scenery, large natural wealth, glorious future. Hurrah for the State Of Arizona Los Angeles Saturday Post.
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CLIFTON HEIGHTS co.
A New Company Which Promises
 FIuCh for Clifton and norenCi.

tion that troubiOus times were ahead.
 Various reasons are given for this condition of the copper marEet. The most likely one is that the big trusts which, outside of a few independent companies control the copper output, are fighting among themselves. The clashlug of interests has resulted in the placing upon the market of a surfeit of copper and as a result the price has been dropping steadily for several days.
 When price Of twelve cents is post ed it means that casting copper ready for commercial Use will bring in the open market just that much per pound. The smelters if they are buying will pay twelve cents. They do no: make 1 the price. It is fixed by the great trusts either to meet competitor or to invite it.
 There is every indication of the fight being continued in which the Amalgamated Copper company ~ill meet any cut made by another com pany, no matter how much it may be.
 The greatest sufferers in this war fare are going to be the small mine operators in the western part of the country who have not the means to hold out against low prices. They are all working their propertie. on small scale, depending on the output to meet expenses that are being incurred each day.
 Unless truce is declared among the warning interests the result may be a wholesale closing down of small mines in the southwest, where the majority of the mines are new and being de- velopcd by men of small means. The effect cannot be put of much longer, and the next few days will determine great deal to the mining people who are on the outside Of the great copper trusts.-El Paso Herald.
The copper era., 1901-12-26
The Break In Copper.

Casting copper is today quoted at twelve cents a pound which is lower than it has been for months. Some of the mining men say that the end is not yet, and that before a reaction sets in it will drop as low as ten cents. The effect of this will be to in all proba- bility close down some mines which are operating on s small scale, and with small profit at copper worth fif- teen cents. For some time there has been grave apprehension on the par, Of those interested in the copper situa.
The copper era., 1901-12-26

Attention is called to the annual statement of tho Clifton Insurance So- ciety, which is supported by the em- ployes of the Arizona Copper company, and by donations from the company, which appears on another page in this issue. The showing is a subject for congratulation to all who are interest ed. The fees have been reduced to 30 cents per month for all mem bers.
The copper era., 1901-12-26

The masquerade ball given by Pro- lessor Prettyman at his academy in North Clifton Christmas night was a most decided success, and was attend ed by a large number of people. The Professor always sees that his guests have good time.
The copper era., 1901-12-26

State of California.
 County of san BernardinoJ
 Before me, c. T. Clifford. n Notary Public in and for the county of San Bernardino, State of California, on this day personally appeared A. C. Denman, jr.. known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing in strument. and acknowledged to me that he cxe- cuted the same for the purposes and eonsidcrn- ton therein expressed.
 In witness whereof have hcrcunto sct my hand and affixed my official seal this l2th day Of December. A D. 1901. C. T. GIFFoRD lseall Notary Public,
 SlE Bernardino county. California My commission expires June s, 1902.
The copper era., 1901-12-26

Dr. William Walton, editor of the Silver City Independent. who was edu- cated for the ministry, is the author of the following bit of history:
 Christmas was first kept as holy day in A. D. 9S, but for three centuries it was the most movable of festivals The date, December p, was selected in tha fourth century by q commission of theologians. This is the height of the rainy season in Judea, which makes it improbable that shepherds would be watching their fiocks by night and that the stars would be visi ole. October is the month agreed upon by many in- vestigators."
The copper era., 1901-12-26
The SGmi- Weekly Nays .pl
 |, |, THE COPPER ERA
VERY LOW rEIcE

nHE SEMI WEEKLY NEW~ usllt---ou "r | DIlla~l i~ shed Il---.iit and r..l.tr. l Each t~~u,. s-l-.--~ .f TI1Et. unr.r are special drpITtmrut- fnr f.r .-.-re t.. lidir> and tne trfr~ and lir.- Hte...t.- a n.f T pf general ugw~ matter U.urrrl-.l 1--..... ctc. Nr oIcr 1he sem. 70 Atrs.t Nru- a.I TuE COPPER EHN for fNritr rfeurne fHf ta. low clubbing price sf sft' ga-r Fr.e srtr. Vou three TiAprrt year fHr a rr.'.. r...rr low price Hand iu frrr ~ut.-r.f t.al t. once tp thr puh. ~hcr- Df trr Esq
 Twenty cents fnr -i uHrl- tf Irs. Nn.- .e che Fate for cIa- .ifcd seEcrfl-iaE .r oi The foil"wfuE paprr~ tIltr-t'u .rr. Weekly News. pLlil- semi M rra.t t;alVc~tou Daily New. Dallas Nom. ms Nt -.r send cash win order fnr zlsrrtl-Iur tr Dallas News.
The copper era., 1901-12-26
State of California,

State of California,
 County of Los Angclc,l sS'
 Be'ore me, Ernest C. C0ngcr Notary Public in and for the county of Los Angeles State of California, on this day personally appeared Joseph Schoder, known tome to be the person whose name is subscribed to he foregoing in strumcnt, and acknowledged 10 me that he exc cutcd the same for the purpose, and consdcra- ton therein expressed.
 In witness whereof | have hcrcunto set my hand and affixed my official seal thi, 10th day of December, A. D. 1901. ERNEST C. CoNGEG, lSeall Notar, Public,
 Los Angeles county. California. My commission expires May 2j i90i.
The copper era., 1901-12-26

Territory of Arizona.l ss County of Graham.
 l, Thomas Smith. County Recorder in aHi for the county and territory aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true. and complete copy Of the Articles of Incorporation Of the Clifton Heights Land and Power Com pany," as the same appears of record in my office in Book No. Interpretations, at pages and
 In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and official seal at my office in Solomon vile Arizona this th day of December A. D. 1901 THOMAS SMITH. County Recorder Seal Graham county, Arizona
 d26iSn
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Softest Teeth.

Hardened to a density that will resist the finest steel and arresS decay,--G w. Cool. Dentist, South Clifton.
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Filings.

or different materials that preserve
 and harden the teeth and never fall
 out--G. W. Cool, Dentist, South Cliff
The copper era., 1901-12-26

D. Robinson, druggist for the A. C. company, recently had trouble with a big Mexican, and whom he put out of the store. On Christmas day he saw the Mexican with gun in his hand peeping through the store window, and surm.sing that the fellow meant business, Mir. Robinson picked mp q six-shooter and walked out on the street. He fired few shots in the di- rection of the Mexican in order to accelerate his movements. It is said that the Mexican proved to be an ex- pert sprintcr. Mir. Robinson is an ex- pert with pistol and could easily have hit the Mexican had he so desired.
The copper era., 1901-12-26
Southern Pacific Railroad.

Westbound passenger leaves LOrd>hurg at l2u5 D m: caStbOund leaves l.45 r III. Trains run on Pacific time
The copper era., 1901-12-26
Territory of Arizona,l

Territory of Arizona,l e
 County of Graham.
 Before me, C. r. ROsecrdns, n Notary Public in and for the ounty of Graham, Territory of Ari. zona, on this day personally appeared F.. F. Everhardy. Ben NJ. Crawford anl Henry Laub. known to me to h" the persons whose names are subscribed to the forcging instrument and acknowledged tO me that they executed the sam" for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
 In witness whereof have hcrcunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 9th day of Dcccmber A. D. 1901.
 C. P. Ro>IcEASs, Seal Notary Public My commission expires December l9, 1901
The copper era., 1901-12-26

County of Graham | C. r Ro>ccran>, Cashier of the above named bank do sulcmnly swear that the above ,tatemcn, !s true to the best of my know ledge and belief (. r. ROSECRAN,.
 Chs hicr Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of Drcembc 1901 C. W BEGk tSenO Notary Public. My commission expires April 2l. 1908 COrrect--Attest:
 (E. NJ. WILLIAMS.
 Directors A r THOMSON
 w. r. HAGAN
The copper era., 1901-12-26

Stops the Cough and Works off the Coid.-I.aXativ Bromo-ouiuiuc Tah- lets cure a cold in one day. No Cure. no Pay. Price - cents.