The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-08-28

tora, the leader OF a tough gang of
Mexican outlaws who have been opcr-
atiGg in this and adjoining equities
Tor some time past. About year ago
Sortora stole Il couple OF horses from
GuaGalOupe LermL, who resided sever
al miles up the Frisco. He took the
horses TO Santa Rita where he sold
them. The ERA has information that
SOrt0ra was killed by members Of his
own gang. for 500 which he had on
his person at the time. His death
will not be regretted.
About o'clock Saturday evening a
fire was discovered in the ventilator
on the roof Of the Capital Restaurant
Deputy Sheriff John Parks, who is
generally around when wanted. was
the first man on the roof OF the build
ing. but Col VIM. True was a close
second. Parks was armed with Il
bucket OF water, and the Colonel with
a fire eXtinguishcr. Parks reached
the fire and almost eXtingUishcd it
with his bucket OF water. The Colo
mel, who wa Just recovering from be-
ing struck by lightning, was little
nervous, and forgot TO read the in
guisher. He Topped the machine up
side down, and when gas came out Of
the rubber tube it flew around so fast
that he couldn't get his hand on it.
On the first revolution il hit Parks in
the face. aud came near knocking him
through the VcntilatOr aud into the
flames. The Colonel made another
dive for it, but missed, and about Il
quart Of gas and acid nit MIR. Parks
on the body, and ruined Il new =. 30
coat. aud Parks looked pretty sick.
In tho meantime the crowd in the
street below commenced to tell the
Colonel how to use the machine, but
be was too busy grabbing for the hose
to heed their advice. He finally sue
cecded in catching it, and it was well
that he did, because Parks was tired
Of such fOoli5hness, and was reaching
for his gun. II was Il close call for the
Colonel. who. however. was 50 inter
ceted in subduinT the flames that he
did not realize his danger. When the
Colonel finally got control Of thc hose
it was only Il few minutes until he had
the fire out. 1t was only by prompt
action that a serious fire was averted,
and both Parks and True deserve the
thanks of the community for their
efficient work. Now that Clifton has
an ample water supply 4 volunteer
fire company should be organized.
For chief OF the fire company, the
ERA suggest the name OF Colonel VIM.
True
Owing to the delay in the arrival of
blackboards 'or the new school build
ing, the opening OF the school cannot
now be definitely stated, but it will
probably be two or three weeks hence.
The following corps OF teachers has
been engaged: Mrs. Emma Guild, OF
Florence, principal. ass listed by Misses
Fleming, Sncdcker and Bunker. Mrs.
Guild was formerly employed as Il
teacher in the territorial University at
Tucson, aud comes we'll recommended.
Misses Fleming and Sncdcker taught
in the schools here last year. Miss
Bunker Is a graduate OF the Normal
at Silver City, and has taught ut Dun
can and on the Blue, where she gave
general satisfaction. There seems to
be no good reason why Clifton should
not have frst-class school this year
Dorothcy, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wagstaf aged six years and
1
day morning, and was buried Wednes-
day. She had been sick but a few
DAYS. and her death was therefore Il
great shock To her relatives and
friends. She was troubled with
catarrh OF the stomach, which was
the cause OF her death. She was I
sweet little child. and had made many
friends during her short life. The
following little girls acted As pail
bearers: Elsie Jones. Julia Boynton.
Maggie Wright, Lula Audas, Elsie
BillinCsley and Mollje Lisle. The
parents have the sympathy of many
friends in their great loss.
G. O. Perralta. a deputy sheriff of
Metcalf. who spent few wccks at Tue
son, Phoenix and Tempe, returned
home last week bringing with him
Francisco O'Couo, wtO was wanted for
the killing OF Il Mexican, which occur
red AT Mctcalf about three years ago.
He was taken before Justice Shirley
for preliminary hearing. O'Couo
had changed his name and had been
living in Tucson for some time. era
ham county officials always have their
eyes open and are attending to bust
ness, even when on a pleasure trip.
Cards are ont announcing the COM
ing marriage OF Hcrmino Corral and
Miss Adelaide Orosco. popular young
Mexican people OF Metcalf. \ bale
will be given Tuesday evening next
a the Salon de Ii Sociedad \. II. y.
Metcalf celebrating the event. The
ERA extends its congratulations to the
contracting parties.
DR.. II. y. Schell the eve specialist
is now At Central Hotel and will re-
main until Monday Sept. lst. Weak
eyes, headache and nervousness posi-
lively cured by glasses. Eyes exam
ined free. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded,
WANTED A position in good
family by young woman of good
moral character. Best Of references
given. Address Miss II. f. Duncan.
Arizona. 2lt4
Barb wire, saddles. harness. ranch
and mine supplies. ). j. Forbes.