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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-10

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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-10

AZTEC, N. NJ. March THE board
viii hold another meeting Tuesday
next 10 consider the court house mat
ter The only objection to the Brewer
bid was lack Of funds, the contract
calling for something over $500 more
than there is in the treasury for the
purpose. The difference will probably
he made up by private subscriptions,
and Mr. Brewer will probably be the
one to secure the work. In this con
nection the difference In bids Is sur
prising one from Pennington calling
for 81 800 more than the lowest Aztec
bidder.
The jail breakers Of ten days ago
are stil at large and no effffort Is be
ing made to effect their capture and
they have probably skipped for good
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-10
Aztec Items.
Special Telephone to The Herald.

Special Telephone to The Herald.
AZTEC. N. NJ, March 6.-The con
tract for building the court house was
not awarded last night as all the bids
offered were $500 in excess OF amount
on hand for the purpose.
In view OF this fact the board ad-
journed until next Tuesday evening.
In the meantime the amount Of the
deficit will he raised by subscription.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
ARIZONA COPPER.
Figures Showing Where the Treas
 ure Territory IS At"
ls Angeles NIlnlnr RerIew.

Los Angeles Mining Review. The report of the L. <. geological survey Of the copper production Of the
 United States. during the year 1901, contains some interesting figures-as
 instructing as they are Interesting. They bring out in strong relief what
 has been frequently asserted in this paper, which is that Arizona will be the largest producer Of copper or all states and territories in the Union. IL already occupies, as the government figures show, an easy third place with sn increase in production that is easily carrying it to first place. The govern ment figures for the Lake Superior re- zion (Michigan) Montana and Arizona of copper production during the year 1901 are as follows, the figures for the year 1898 being also given for the pur- pose Of parison-the figures repre- sent pounds:
 Lake Superior ..........1 156 29s.4sI 15s, ,4917 7os Montana. .............. 229 s7O.4I5 2O6, ,I73, ,l27 Arizona I30 77s.61I 1l115S 246
 Let Us now see what these ISufS5 com paratively show:
 . For the Lake Superior region they show a decrease in four years of ?, 202,- 222 pounds in producticn; equivalent to decrease of one and one half per cent.
 For Montana they show an increase of 6,697, ,25S pounds in production, or an increase of eight and one-tenth per cent.
 For Arizona they show an increase 19,620,3 365 pounds in production, or eighteen per cent increase.
 Let Us turn once more to Montana, and compare figures of production for tho year 1900 with that Of 1901. h. stead Of an increase in production, as shown in the figures for the years 1898 and 1901 there is very great de- crease. the figures are: Production in 1900, 270, 738, 4S9 pounds, in 1901, 229, 87O. 4l5 pounds. These show de- crease in production in one year Of 40,- S60,074 pounds, equal to a little more than fifteen per cent.
 Arizona is the only one of the three great copper producers in the United States that has proven its capaOility of increasing it's production-a fact to be carefully noted.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
s. P. New Train Service ..

There will be three daily passenger trains each way over the Southern Pa cific between Fl Paso and San Fran cisco commencing some time next month. C. C. Stroufe, superintendent of the Tucson-Y Yuma division of the Southern Pacific, settled this matter with a statement to that effect to q News man this morning.
 The trains will be numbers 9 and 10, now running over the line, which will be made fast trains; numbers and s, trains now running between Los An geles and San Francisco, which will be continued on to Fl Paso and become the local passenger trains, and the Rock Islands Golden Gate limited.
 "There will be no more Sunset linn ited," said Mir. Stroufe, "but the time of numbers and 10 will be so cut down as to make about the same time as did the Sunset limited. The Rock Islands Golden State limited will be the only strictly Pullman train be- tween Fl Paso and San Francisco. think that all these trains will be kept on continually through all seasons of the year after they are started. Of course the Rock Island company will decide for themselves about their trai T but if the business justities l presume it will be run all the year around. - Fl Paso Daily News.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
Entertainments at Prettyman's.

Tuesday evening "The Chicago Tramps" was presented at the Acad emy by aU excellent company of play CTS and the large audience was highly pleased. The company is composed of twelve clever people, and the members were highly gratified with their re- ception in Clifton.
 This evening (Thursday) the con- pany will return from Morenci and present the popular play, "Too Rich to Mary" Additional seats have been provided and all who attend will be provided for. A large audience will doubtless witness the performance.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
Convicted of Manslaughter.

J. T. Burns and Carl Randolph were tried at SolomOnville last week for the murder Of H. J. Maxwell at Morenci last winter It will be re- member that Burns and Maxwell had q quarrel at Newtown one night, which resulted in fight. The next morn- ing Burnes accompanied by d friend, Carl Randolph, went to the library and the quarrel was resumed, Maxwell be- ing shot and killed by Burns.
 At the trial Randolph proved that he was attempting to separate the men when the killing occurred and was acquitted. Burns was convicted of manslaughter, and will receive a penitentiary sentence.
 The man Trimble and wife, accused Of mOnstrous crime against the lat ter's little daugb ter, were convicted and both will probably receive life
The copper era., 1902-10-23
Democratic Speaking.

On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 90, Hon. J. F. Wilson will speak to the people Of Clifton on the issue of the campaign. Charles NJ. shannon, Wiley E. Jones and w. T. Webb are also announced to be present and make addresses. The local committee cor dially invites the attendance of the citizens of Clifton. The Library hall will be used for the meeting.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
Hon. R. E. Morrison
 to Visit Clifton Nov. lst

The republicans have arranged for a rally in Clifton Saturday, Nov. 1st. congress, will be present and make an address. The county candidates will also be present and the occasion will be one Of much interest. All citizens are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Ladies will be made vel
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The identity of the man found dead in the hills north of Clifton still re- mains a mystery and the prospect of its ever being cleared up is not very bright. The coroner's jury has not yet returned verdict, but will do so soon. There is a suspicion that the body was that of a man who came here several months ago from Albuquerque. but letters of inquiry sent there have elicited no Information.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
Accident Near LongfelloW.

On Tuesday evening Luz Arndes, a brakeman on the baby guage, was kIll- ed near the Longfellow incline. Arm des was riding on car loaded with heavy sheet iron when for some cause it left the track and the man was caught beneath the iron and killed.
 Arndes was 32 years of age and leaves a wife and children. He had been q resident of this section for n number of years and was considered a good citizen
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The latest addition to the store de- partment of the Arizona Copper Go. is an elegant line Of millinery, in fact the choicest stock ever displayed in the territory. It is indeed milli- nery treat to the ladies of Clifton and vicinity and no doubt they will take advantage oc it. The opening took place Monday last in the south wing of the old school house. Mrs. M. A. Err nest, who has had vast experience in the millinery line, is in charge. The line is composed of all the latest styles and shapes, which is now the millinery craze of the world.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Work on the concentration at the Shannon works is progressing rapidly, under way. A force of about 10 men are at work and d tramway has been built to convey the material to the site. The company was notified on Monday that the steel for the building had been shipped from Los Angeles. The building will be put together rapidly and will bo in readiness for the machinery in a comparatively short time
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Hugh McKeen brought in bunch of beef cattle for the A. c. Co.,, Friday, from his ranch on the Blue. MT. Me Keen reports his section as being in a prosperous condition, but they are still without adequate mail facilities, and that it sometimes takes a month to receive an answer from a letter written to the county seat. A petition was sent to the proper authorities at Washington some months past for the establishment of a mail route from Clifton to Blue postoffice, but nothing has since been heard Of it.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The attention of the ERA readers is called to the advertisement of J. C.. Gatti in another column. Mr. Gatti has built up large and lucrative butcher and cattle brokerage business by hard work and honest dealings. He is now prepared to furnish meats of all kinds to anybody at any place in this section, at strictly wholesale prices, which is | great convenience, especially to miners.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Prof Prcttyman is arranging to furn- ish some good entertainments for Cliff ton people this winter. He has already booked several good companies and has others in prospect.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Sanitation means good health. Good health means everything. If you need a flush closet, kitchen sink, bath tub, wash bowl, water boiler. etc, the Cliff ton Water company will furnish and place in position at actual cost of labor and material. Estimate furnished up- on application at office in Gila Valley Bank building. All work guaranteed.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The American Hotel is not a Chinese joint run under an American name, but is owned and operated entirely by American people. Only white labor house in town
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The new baby gauge depot is now ready for business. It is located on Chase creek above the Bazaar Depart ment store.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Norris X Rowe's circus showed in Clifton Monday and did tse usual big business. In the evening the seats were nearly all occupied and it is esti- mated that at 2500 people were in the tent. The entertainment given was considered fairly good,
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The Copper Era, published at Cliff ton, and for a long time the leading democratic paper in Graham county, comes out this week under the repub- lican colors and a new management. Clifton is one of the most thriving towns in the territory, and as pro- gressive republican paper, the Era will now more easily than ever distance all competors in the upper Gila valley Phoenix Republican.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Dr. II. A. Shell, the eye specialist, will remain at Morenci a few days longer. Take advantage of this op- portunity to have your eyes tested by an expert. Examination free.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Rev. k. w. Illirgsworth formerly of MorcncI, held meetings at Solomon vile last week. He is now in the Presbyterian Mission service and tray els oyer the territory.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Headaches, weak eyes and nervous ness positively cured by glasses. Eyes tested free. Dr. H. A. Shell, the eye specialist, now at Morenci for short time only.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Noung's branch drug store in North Clifton is being fitted up in good shape and well stocked. Tho manager, MT. Davenport, is an agreeable gentlemen and will make the store a success.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Will Summers and Jack Holman packed up their hunting material snake medicine. etc, Friday last and made for the Duncan country in search of game. When it comes to hunting they are strictly in it. They returned Sunday evening with almost a wagon load Of game of all kinds and descrip- tion. Jack says he run out of am intuition" or he would have broug Int in enough game to supply the town of Clifton
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Col. J. C. Smith, the new manager Of the Palace on Chase Greek, is mak-
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The advent of Wilson and Morrison in the east end of the county next week will cause the campaign to end here in Il blaze Of glory. All of the candidates will doubtless be here to- ward the end of the week.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Olney Mastiff, who recently had a severe case of typhoid, has recovered entirely and is as happy as ever. He returned from Deming last Saturday, where he spent a short time visiting his mother and gaining strength.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

A party of railroad officials repre- senting severa! lines have been in Cliff ton this week in consultation regard ing traffic matters. The A. & N. M, line is now considered q highly import ant connection
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The Bazaar Department store has an up-to-date photograph placed in the
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The Sun Insurance oficeis the oldest in the world. J. E. Thompson don't have to send away to have his policies written.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Berardo Fraide, jr., has about recov- cred from an aggravated case of ty- phoid fever.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

w. H. Welch is a recent arrival in Clifton from Colorado, and has a posi- tion at the Richelieu.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Rancho Gomez, charged with mur- dcring companion near Morenci sev- c.lf months ago. was arrested last week in the Sulphur Springs valley by a party of rangers. He was turned over to Sheriff Parks.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Work in Initiatory degree by Cop per City Lodge No. IS, I. O. O. F., next Monday night. A full attend aucc of members is desired and visit ing brethern invited to be present.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Mrs. Tom Stewart, who is visiting in Fl Paso, is very ill with typhoid and pneumonia. Her many friends in Clifton wish her d speedy recovery.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Risdon's photographs are up to date. See his work and get his prices before going elsewhere.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Mrs. NJ. Abraham and daughter, Miss Esther have moved into their residence in South Clifton.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Gus Williams started for the valley
 Thursday morning to see the voters.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

J. c. Gaskall, an employee of the D. c. company at Morenci, died in the hospital there last Saturday. He went to Lordsburg the day before to meet his wife and was attacked by con- vulsions before reaching home.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Water for irrigating is again scarce in tho Gila valley. The summer rains were not up to the usual volume and heavy snows are now hoped for.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Presbyterian Church.-Sunday serv- ices lO:3O q. m., "The Holy Spirit" 7:3O D. m., Love of Christ Cunstrain- eth us." Sunday school 2 D. m.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

~TKiex. Veitch, assistant superintend- ent of the A. c. Co.,, who has been con fined to his home for some weeks past with typhoid fever, is now able to be ahOut
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Bell Flower apples, quinces, and pomegranates, for sale at De Vegas.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

LoST-Between school house and Clifton Hotel, Sunday last at noon, a meal ticket on Clifton Hotel. Return to Miss NJ. E. Bunker at school house.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

LosT-Silver fob chain, and locket with monogram w. H. F. Liberal re' ward for return at this office.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The physicians report typhoid cases little less numerous in Clifton. A sharp frost would doubtless be of bene- fit.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

J. F. Yeakey and Mrs. Lizzie J Weltv, both of Clifton, were married in Fl Paso last week. The ERA eX- tends congratulations.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Dr.. Carleton, the well known physi- clan at Morenci, died last Monday un- der distressing circumstances. The body was inferred at MOreuci.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Billy Hamilton is home again after q sojouru at the county seat.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

The health of the people living on shannon Heights is very good. They claim to have the best water and air in this part of the country up there.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Their house burned. Will yours J. E. Thompson will insure it.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham. fresh oysters at Central Market.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

w. C. Blank, the east side boot and shoemaker, has had erected neat and commodious building on the site Of his old shoe shop.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
MINOR MENTION


 Mrs. Conner Is on the sick list this week.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Mrs Tom Sidebotham last week re- ccived the sad intelligence of the death of her mother, which recently occurred in EEgland.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Watlett, the base ball player, is down with typhoid fever. It is hoped that he will be blessed with a mild
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Clifton is so thickly plastered with candidates placard5 that he who runs can read without difficulty. The ques- tiOn is, will he heed?
The copper era., 1902-10-23

House for rent furnished. Apply to M. A. Ernest.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

First-class dry goods a speciality at J E. Holt's.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

hereby announce myself 8s n candidate for thc office of Constable of Clifton precinct
 LAKE SOILARS.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

hereby announce myself as candidate for Justice of the Peace Of Clifton precinct No. 6. Graham county. NEIL MUNkO.
The copper era., 1902-10-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Insfice of the Peace.

beFRA is authorized to announce William F Beck as n candidate for the office or Justice ,f The Peace of Clifton district.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

hereby announce myself as A candidate for re election to the odice of Justice of the Peace nr Clifton Precinct No. 2. B. A. BO1 LL7.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

hereby announce myself as A candidate for tn office Of constable of Clifton precinct.
 JOHN PARKS
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Thereby announce myself as 4 candidate for Constable Of Clifton precinct.
 " A HAMILTON.
The copper era., 1902-10-23

Atthe solicitation of many friends I hereby aunouuco rnvself as n candidate for the office Of Justice Of the Peace Of Clifton precinct.
 EDWARD COME EZ
The copper era., 1902-10-23

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Justice Of the Peace Of Clifton precinct
The copper era., 1902-10-23
For Constable.

hereby nnnnunce myself candidate for inc office of Justice of the Peace of Clifton precinct A, W. MOORE.
, 1902-02-26

The man who has an income of So
Ooc a year. and spends every cent OF
1t on his wife and family and friends,
is a good fellow, and is blessed by
everybody, even after he has died and
left not a cent to keep his children in
school. to save his wife from going to
work for their bread and butter, or to
pay his bills scattered around the
town. He dies a royal good fellow.
with the reputation of living only for
his family. The man who takes $1,000
a year off his wife's back in clothes
and 81 900 a year OFF his own back and
off his drinks and cigars and puts them
into insurance for them against the
time when he is dead, and another
81 600 a year out of other things that
make a man generous and lovable. and
puts that into a bond every twelve
month for them. and then dies and
leaves them where his children can
stay in school. ana his wife go on liv-
ing in comfort-well. he is a curmud-
| geou with Il mind not above sordid
things. Every time!
, 1902-02-26
PROGRESS OF RUSSIA.
WONDERFUL ADVANCEMENT MADE
BY THE NORTHERN COLOSSUS.
Last Half Century Has Seen Marked
Change for the Better In The Empire
OF Tho Gar Border Lins Advance.
ment.

Consider the history of Russia for
the last half century. No nation of
modern times has compressed SO much
into a brief period. Russia in 1858
was a molib.nd sac, as eep and SLOW
ly dying. her trade was stagnant. her
territory had increased but II. 900
square miles in twenty years, and her
population was almost at a %standstill.
The attack of England and France
awoke Russia to life. The serfs were
liberated lit cost America u bloody
wal to perform such a feat. A rebe.-
lion OF the Polish nobility. who were
against freeing their serfs. was sup
pressed. The Russian frontier in Asia
was advanced by 1869 from Orenburg
to the Oxus-fifteen hundred miles.
The Caucasus was finally subdued. In
1878 khiva was taken and 100, 900
slaves liberated: in 1879 Bulgaria and
Servia were liberated. The Tekhe
Iurcomans were next subdued, and
many thousand Persian slaves liber-
ated. and a railway was driven
through central Asia to the frontiers
OF China. In the midst OF this activ-
ity Alexander ii. was murdered be-
cause he had not gone sufficiently far
in his liberal reforms. and the struggle
with Nihilism commenced. In 1886
Prince Bismarck. anxious to disturb
Russia, induced the German banks to
unload Russian stocks, which, how
ever, were mostly taken up in Rus
STA. The next attempt was the con-
struction of the Transsiberian railway,
Of which the first sod was turned by
the present car In 1891. and in 1896
the country adopted a gold currency.
Since 1896 foreign capital has beer
pouring into the country. and a multi
tude of new companies have been
founded, some Russian, some half Rus
sian. half foreign. and some entirely
foreign: over forty new companies.
entirely English, with a capital Of
over 10000 900, have beer founded
to work in Russia during the last few
years. And in this is not considered
English capital employed in Russia
already in 1891. nor English capital
employed in Russian companies
which are really English in all but
name.
During the last twenty-five years
the trade Of Odessa has increased tre-
mendously. The new young commercial
ports Of Baku, Batoum, Theodosia.
Novorossiysk, Berdiansk, have arisen.
Sevastopol has been raised from its
ruins to a flourishing commercial
port, but has again lapsed to a purely
naval port, but the town has been ell
tirely rebuilt on an extensive scale.
Any traveller who has visited Russia
during the last few years-1Ss5 20 1900
must have become aware OF the i'm
mense increase in manufactures, as
we'll as in the size Of the towns. The
Russian merchant has almost ousted
all competitors from the fair OF Mini
Novgorod.
, 1902-02-26

"Icy pavements are o with u.s."
said a Camden man, land women are
beginning to fall frequently. Do you
know the right way to help them up?
I ask you this because l see all about
me in the winter time PROSTATE women
and men making monkeys OF them and
Of themselves by offering help that is
not helpful. For instance, down goes
a young woman. A young man PUSHES
to her, and, standing before her, takes
both her hands. Then he pulls, but
since she has nothing to brace her feet
against. instead Of rising to the pull
she slides along IN an u%ndignifled way.
Another woman falls and the man who
runs to her gives her his hand. She
takes it, so as not to hurt his feelings,
but 1t Is a hindrance to her instead of
a help, for, unless she is being actually
lifted UP, she needs both her hands in
rising-one to arrange her skirts with.
the other to press on the pavement as
. kind Of lever. The proper way to as
sist a woman to her feet" said the
Camden man, according to the Phila-
delphia Record. SIS to stand before her,
saying with a smile and a soothing
gesture, Remain perfectly still,
please and then step CALAMITY to tho
i~ar, put your hands under her arr,s
and raise her with a Arm grip"