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The copper era., 1901-09-05

New stock Hamilton Brown shoes at Becker-Franz Co. One pair free to each child born in Clifton during 1901.
The copper era., 1901-09-05
DAnrEIE hT

PARCELS DELIvERY:-Parccls not exceeding 2i pounds 1OC exceeding 2j lbs and not exceeding jU lbs I5c: exceeding 10 and not exceeding 100 lbs 25c. 25c per 100 for all exceeding 100 weight
 pfy-ParcelS will be weighed and accepted at Company stores and will be delivered at Clifton and Metcalf stores, where they must be called for. F.. SCHUMASS, Supt.
The copper era., 1901-09-05
Ancient and Modern Copper Mining.

Among the many metals found and mined, none have excelled in economic value that known as copper. In nearly all of the principal industries and arts it holds leading role, in some it leads and has always led, with no probability of its premiership being disturbed in the future.
 Going back as far as the days of Tu- bal Cain, seventh in descent from Adam, we find that he was well yersed in the separation of copper from its ores.
 In the book of Job, We are told that copper is molten out of the stone. In the book of Ezra we read of vessels of fine copper.
 Cheops, an Egyptian king of the 4th Dynasty, 1t is recorded, worked a cop per mine in the peninsula of Sinai. The question arises: Did the ancients possess the art of extracting the vari- ous constituent elements in copper thus simplifying matters in their separa- tion, and did they. with the rude inn plements ts of the day, and without the aid of machinery, convert the metal in- to pure and marketable state? Well, hardly. Most likely copper was found largely distributed in its native state.
 But that they possessed the lost art of hardening copper is possibility, judging by the many chisels, axes and different mining tools found buried in ancient diggings.
 It is only within the last quarter of century that mining has been simplified by the many improvements made in the mining tools used.
 Take for instance, the diamond drill, used for prospecting large properties, which can be sent down thousands of feet into the bowels of the earth, to as certain the values in the rock. This is done by assaying the ore taken from the drill. Besides the diamond drill, there are drills for driving, sinking, and stoping. These drills are driven down by the use of compressed air, which can be transmitted for miles with very little loss of power. One ad- vantage compressed air has over steam is, that it has tendency to cause cir culation.
 The use of explosives, especially ni tro. .glycerine compounds, dynamite and blasting powder, greatly facilitates work Of miners. Here electricity is brought into use for setting off the blasts, in place of the old method of fuse and caps. Electricity is also used for signalling with bells, that the en- gineer in charge of the hoisting works may know when to stop or start the In Colorado and Montana, has been used for years as means of lighting the underground of the mines.
 In the Ibex Mining Cn,s- -nrnnartr- at Colo, nothing but incandes- cent lights are used to light its under ground workings. D. Stevenson.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

James White Brs sntsville, Ind, says DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed running sores on 10th legs. He had suffered six years. Doctors failed to help him. Ger DeWitt's. Accept no immitations.-J. & A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

Mrs. $. H. Allport, Johnstown, Pa. says: "Our little girl almost strangled to death with croup. The doctors said she could't live but she was instantly re- lieved by One Minute Cough Cure.-J. & A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-09-05
Southern Pacific Railroad.

Wcstbound passenger leaves Lordsburg q l2.05 p m; eastbound leaves l.i5 p III. Train run on Pacific time
The copper era., 1901-09-05

P. T. Thomas, Sumteryille, Ala, "I was suffering from dyspepsia when commenced taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I took several bottles and can digest anything" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the only preparation containing all the natural digestive fluids. It gives weak stomachs entire rest. re- storing their natural conditional. t A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

If the action of your bowels is not easy and regular serious complications must be the final result. DeWitt's Little Early Risers will remove this danger. Safe, pleasant and effective.- J. & A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

Free lunch with beer at Happy Jack of Clubs saloon, Copper avenue.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

Nursing by Mrs. H. R. Anderson Residence near Harper &Depee's store, Copper Avenue.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

An Idaho cowboy appeared at rail- road station and stated that he desired to ship to parents in the east the body of comrade, who had been killed by grizzly bear. In shipping the box the agent noticed that it was quite heavy and not the usual shape.
 In few days came a telegram which read:
 "Some mistake; Bills body not ar rived; box contains a bear.''
 The cowboy, who was still at the station on protracted spree, wired back:
 No mistake; Bills inside the bear"
 At the South Bisbee thirty-five men, all told, are employed on the two shafts. In answer to querry regarding the bond on this property, which expires the first day of September, Mir. Beck with, the superintendent, told the Bis bee Review he had heard nothing from Los Angeles, the headquarters of the company.
The copper era., 1901-09-05

The Happy Jack of Clubs is the only place in town furnishing a free lunch with drinks. Give them call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
A Gamblers Revenge.

Some years ago the British court was
scandalized by the announcement that
Robert Standish Sievier. well known
throughout Australia as Bob Sutton
the bookmaker," had managed to get
presented at court When Mr.. Sievier's
identity with Bob Sutton was discov-
cred the presentation was Cancelled
Though the mills of the gods grindly
slowly, they grind sure, and Bob has
had his revenge on the court of St
James, or thinks he has. At the sale
of the late Duke of Westminster stud
the Australian 'sbookie" was bidding
for FLY by the Prince of Wales Der
by winner, Persimmon, from Orna-
ment. When the bidding had reached
5000 guineas Sutton was confidentially
told that the prince wished to secure
the FLY. so do T." was Mr.. Sutton's
answer, with some qusiut Australian
expressions added The bidding con-
tinued, and the Ally was eventually
knocked down to the bookmaker at the
unprecedented price OF 10000 guineas
Chicago Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
No. . Good p,ao. to Tie /. Dog.

A countryman who was walking
along Broad street yesterday morning
is wondering whether or not he can
sue the Southern railroad on account
of damages to a cur dog which some
one had just given him, says the Louis
vile Courier-Journal. The man stop
ped to talk to friend, while the gates
were closed to allow a train to pass the
Broad street crossing. He tied his dog
to the end of the railroad gate while he
walked off to get a drink. When he
returned a few minutes later the gates
had been raised and his dog was hang
ing forty feet in the air at the end of
the swing gate, struggling in the last
throes of death. The man tried to make
the gateman understand what was the
matter, but didn't succeed until he
pulled him out of his box and showed
him the dog hanging at the end of the
rope. The dog was past resuscitation
when he was finally lowered to the
ground, and the countryman wanted
to fight the gateman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

BY local applications, as they cannot reach tho
diseas cd portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness and that Is by consti-
tutional remedies Deafness Is caused by an
infiamed condition OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube When this tube is fn6amed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing, and when it Is entirely closed deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever.
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces
We win give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. O
Sold ny Druggists. lac
Halls Family Pills are the best
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Low Rates West and Northwest.
On February 18th, and on each Tues
day until April S0th, the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway will sell
one-way second-class tickets at the fol-
lowing very low rates:
To Montana points $500
To North Pacific coast points 5000
To California. 5000
These tickets will be good on all
trains and purchasers will have choices
of six routes and eight trains via St.
Paul and two routes and three trains
via Missouri river each Tuesday. The
route of the Famous Pioneer Limited
trains and the U. 6. Government Fast
Mail Trains.
All Ticket Agents sell tickets via
the Chicago, Milwaukee Z st. Paul
Railway, or for further information
address F. A. Miller. General Passen-
ger Agent, Old Colony Building. Chi
cago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
PRESIDENT OF PRESIDENTS.

a Distinguished Lady Iadesd, Is Mrs..
Mary Il. Poole. of whiting, Ind
Whiting, Ind, Feb. 4, 19O1.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The Presidents of the Ladies OF
the Grand Army of the Republic have
an association composed exclusively
of the Presidents of the different State
Associations. This Presidents Asso-
citation chooses President, and to this
very high and distinguished position
Mrs. Mary e. Poole of this place has
been elected. Mrs. Poole is thoroughly
deserving of this great honor. Her
devotion to the interests of the Asso-
citation il very marked, and her expert
snce with the old soldiers of the G. A.
r. is wide. Mrs. Poole is never slow
to take advantage of anything that
may benefit the veterans, and her zeal
has resulted in much that is good to
these grand old men. She writes OF
her experiences: Honor to whom
honor is due, and having seen the nu-
merous cures effected through the use
of Dodd's Kidney Pills, 1 gladly en-
dorse them as being particularly eff
fective to cure that dreaded disease OF
so many of our old soldiers, Bright's
Disease and Kidney Disorders of diff
ferent kinds. Kidney Disease soon
poisons the entire system, and as re-
suit the vital organs are attacked, and
/ have found that no remedy so surely,
completely and quickly finds the weak
spot and heals it as Dodd's Kidney
Pills.
'I have used them myself in slight
attacks of biliousness and indigestion,
and usually find that from three to
four pills do the work"
Such evidence from a lady of SO
much distinction and experience
should convince any sufferer from Kid
ney Trouble that Dodd's Kidney Pills
is the remedy that never fails. Soc q
box, six boxes for $3.50. Buy them
from your local druggist If you can.
II he can't supply you send to the
Dodds Medicine Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
A ROMANTIC LIFE.
"SHANGHAI" PIERCE. WHO DIED
RECENTLY IN TEXAS.
Was the Greatest Ranchman the
Country and Owned 100000 Acres
His Rise to Fortune-Erecteda Monu-
ment to Himself.
Especial Letter.

For years there has been standing
in the Pierce family cemetery, in Mat
agorda county, Texas, magnificent
monument erected by A. H. Pierce to
his own memory. Pierce now sleeps
in the shadow of the stately memorial.
having died a few days ago. His was
a strange career
Known from Coast to Coast
Abel H. Pierce, better known in
Texas as Shanghai, was the richest of
Texas cattlemen. He was as well
known in banking circles in New York
as on the prairies of Texas, and the
big moneyed men of Chicago, ST. Louis
and Kansas City knew him almost as
well as did the people of the larger
towns of Texas. Nothing was too big
Tor Shanghai to take a hand in, from
poker game to a blind pool in Wall
street, but the only thing he prided
himself on was his knowledge OF cat
tie. 1t was a chance meeting with
Shanghai that led Charles H. Hoyt to
write The Texas Steer. They met on
railroad train, and Hoyt conceived
the idea of writing a play around the
cattle king, says the New York Press.
Pierce was born in Rhode Island &C
years ago and went to Texas when
boy. On account of his extreme height
he was 6 feet the got the sobriquet
OF Shanghai" and it chung to him
so well that few persons knew his
Christian name. and referred to him
as "Shang"
His First Shift for Himself.
When he got to Texas he had moth
ing but the cloths on his back, a rug
.ged frame, lots of energy, and a de-
termination to succeed. He got work
as cowboy with a man named
Grimes, who owned a great ranch. The
country was wild in those days and a
cowboys life was full of hardship.
Shanghai soon showed the stuff of
which he was made. He could ride
with the best of the Mexican or Texas
cowboys, and his judgment of cattle
was excellent and he was untiring
Before he had been with old Grimes
long he was selected as foreman of
the gang. There was one thing about
Shanghai that soon became noticeable.
When ION the drive with cattle his
herd increased amazingly. Possibly
Shanghai was more successful in gath
ering in the lost and strays than any
other foreman. Possibly he knew
where to find the mavericks. A NAV
erick is an unbranded COW or bull, and
Shanghai was a wonder in discovering
cattle that bore no brand of owner
ship.
Left Penniless by War.
Soon Pierce branched out for him
self, and he was rapidly accommodating
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
CAREER AND CHARACTER OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

An address by Joseph Choate, Am
bassador to Great Britain ON the career
and character of Abraham Lincoln
his early life-his early struggles with
the world-his character as developed
In the later years of his life and his
administration, which placed his name
20 high on the worlds roll Of honor
and fame. has been published by the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way and may be had by sending sig
90 cents in postage to F. A. Miller.
General Passenger Agent, Chicago. III.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

William McFadden, Hardin county,
Ohio. forEer, was severely padded at
the penitentiary because he insisted on
wearing creased trousers. He demand
ed of the guard that he be supplied
with fresh creased trousers each day,
and became so insulting because he
was not furnished with the dudish out
1T that the guard reported him for in
fraction of the rules
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Colorado, Guadalupe and San Antonio
rivers. Not content with this, he
bought a great ranch in the Indian
Territory. At the time of his death
he was reputed to be the owner OF
600.0 900 acres
Had Many Adventures.
A few years ago when an inventory
of Mr. Pierce's property was made, it
showed that he was worth in excess of
$4,000, 900. That was before the big
advance in cattle and before the land
was considered of any value except for
grazing. Now the appraisement of the
same property would probably double
the figures
But Shanghai Pierce had not become
a millionaire without many thrilling
adventures, and he declared that the
making OF a fortune is simple and
easy compared with the task of keep
ing it, Many night he slept on the
prairie only to find that a rattlesnake
had crept into his blanket in the
night to keep warm. Many a time he
faced death at a pistol point, but he
seems to have borne charmed life,
and although he had been shot at fire.
quently and desperate men have fol-
lowed him with the intention of muir
dering him. he escaped all the bullets
that were intended for him.
A Close Call.
Once Pierce had a close call in San
Antonio and he used to tell the story
himself. q came to San Antonio with
a bunch of CATTLE" he would say, land
sold them at good price. This was
rougher town then than now. The
hn in, fIn
and shoot up the town regularly.
There were lots of desperate characters
and life was held cheap. After I got
my money for my bunch of steers I
found that was being freed by three
men. They didn't make any play dur
ing the day, but 1 knew that during
the night they would try to murder
me. 1 had enough money in my pile
to tempt any one. 1 was comparatively
a stranger in San Antonio and had
few friends upon whom 1 could de-
pend. 1 didn't know Just what to do,
but determined to meet the situation
calmly. The first opportunity that de-
veloped I rounded up the three men
who were trailing me and invited them
to drink I acted like a good fellow
with them for an hour or more, getting
them to drink all I could.
Ride for Life.
Then I made an appointment with
them for the evening, and telling them
7 had some business to attend to in
the nature of collecting some more
money due on my cattle, 1 left them.
1 went over to a place where 1 knew a
fellow had a thoroughbred horse. 1
priced the animal and got possession
of him. Then 1 got aboard that thor
oughbred and started out of town. Be
fore had gone mile my three friends
discovered what I had done and they
began to chase me. I never took my
leg down from that thoroughbred until
the next morning. When 1 did dis
mount 1 was rs miles away from San
Antonio. The three men who meant
to rob me followed me all through the
night. They kept on my trail and
they got warm on it the next day, but
not until they were we'll into the coun-
try where 1 belonged. They were am
pushed then"
What became of them?" Shanghai
was asked.
Really, now, can't remember" the
big man would reply.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

wealth when the civil war broke out
The war left him penniless but un-
daunted, and he started in again as
"a ranchman. 1t was slow work for
some years, but the tall young Yam
kee was patient and persevering. Land
was cheap and cattle were cheap. The
range was illimitable. There were no
fences. The winters were mild, the
cattle increased rapidly and it cost lit
tie to live.
Cattlemen, as rule, are profligate
The tall young Yankee was provident
While other cattlemen spent their
money in gambling and riotous living
young Pierce attended strictly to bust
ness. He rounded up his bunch at
the proper time. overlooked no MAYER
tcks. kept his branding irons hot, and
always took good cattle to market.
Reeained His Fortune
In the early '70s it began to be ap-
preciated that Shanghai Pierce was
getting rich again. When other cattle
men got short of money and were forced
to sell portion of their herd Shanghai
was always able to buy, for he had
plenty of money and abundant credit.
If cowman wanted to dispose of a
tract of land and was willing to sell
cheaply Shanghai was able to furnish
the money.
He Prospered Always.
So things went on year in and year
out. Other cattlemen complained. hut
Shanghai Pierce prospered, and the
longer he worked the richer he be-
came. There is only one record OF
Shanghai making mistake in these
early days That was when he got
the Kansas fever. He went to that
state, dropped $780, 900. and returned
to Texas. Once back ON the old ground
Shanghai again made money He had
recovered all his losses within a few
years and again was rich When the
range began to be fenced Shanghai was
one OF the first to see the necessft, for
owning land. He bought all thai he
could in big strips and managed to ret
some OF the choicest grazing lands in
the low country between the Braxos
San Bernard. caney. Trss Palacios.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
N.tty Lea. y.ek.t-

and made with double revefs, one Of
cream cloth. striped with gold braid,
the other of brown Melton. like the
Jacket. has a vest Of cream colored
peau de- sole, figured with brown silk
DOTS with matching undersleeves
gathered into a gold-edged band OF the
cloth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
Turkey. Ar. Coddlsd Too Much.

Rhode Island and Connecticut turkey
raisers have concluded that their
focks are coddled too much to be
healthful and their plan now is to give
them a free range. One island in the
middle of Long Island sound is devot-
ed entirely to the turkey business. The
birds are.fed, but left otherwise to care
for themselves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
~ erain-o, Try Gr.In-O,

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you q
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
may drink it without injury well as the
adult. All who try 1t, like it. GRAIN-O has
that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress. u the price of coffee. 15c and Is ctz.
per package Sold by all grocers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

TefephOnes on Europe An Conf 1neuf.
By arrangement with the govern
ments of France and Germany, a tele-
phone has been inaugurated between
Paris, Frankfort and Berlin. The
charge for the use of the wire between
Frankfort and Paris is 80 cents for
three minutes, and between Paris and
Berlin SLIPS for the same time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Through first class Sleeping Car leaves
Kansas City 500 p m and arrives St
next day.
Most comfortable route to the North
The Wabash is also the most direct and
only through car line to the East with
out change at either St Louis Chicago.
Apply to nearest ticket agent write
to H N Garland. Western Passenger
berths in Sleeping Cars
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

We refund 10c for every package of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES that fails
to give satisfaction. Monroe Drug Co.,
Unionville, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Garfield Tea purifies the blood and
cures all forms of indigestion; good
health and a clear complexion result
from its use; it is made from HERBS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

rheumatism may be a joint affair
when their is only one party to it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds--JoHN =
BoYHR, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Whist DO the Chi1dren DF1nkT
Don't give them tea coffee Have y00
tried the new food drink called 6RA1N-O3
1t Is delicious and nourishing, and takes the
place of coffee Tho more Grain o you give
the children the more health you distribute
throIgh their systems Grnfn-O is made OF
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but
lBo and &c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Sometimes man avoids lots o
worry by having a bad memory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

All lady passengers are passing fair
to the street car conductor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

The Chinese never wear wool-not
even in the depth of winter, and, gen
orally speaking. the entire population
round
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money il it fails to cure.
e. w. Groves signature is on the box. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

To frown in a mirror will cast a
serious reflection on any girl.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

Liquor and lick her too often go to
gether.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

When a fool opens his mouth yo1
can see right through him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16
Low Rates West and Northwest.

Nothing boosts the value of bless
ing like it's removal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-02-16

FITS Permanently Cured. nervousness afteu
nrst days of DR.. Kitne's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and trearise
DE- R. H. KLINE, Ltd, sSl Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa