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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
A Fallen Star.

Charles w. Pugh, editor of the
Southwestern StOckman, was tried at
Florence last week In the Federal
court on tho charge OF dcfrauding the
government when he was "a special
census officer in 1900, and found guilty.
Judge DOan sentenced him to two
years in the penitentiary. His method
WAS to have vouchers signed in blank,
and then fill in the figures to suit him
self, and the evidence produced in the
case showed that he had an elastic
conscience. The governments author
tiles vt Washington finally started an
invests CATION, which resulted in his
Indictment last fail when the trial re
suited in u hung jury. Chas. w. Pugh
first camo to Arizona in the employ Of
the government as telegraph opera
tor and was located first at Fort Grant,
then ut Fort Thomas. Then he was
transferred to Wilcox, where he after
wards purchased the Southwestern
Stockmau, from the estate of Dan Hun
sacker. For several years Pugh pub
lished the Stockman at Wilcox and
moved it to Phoenix, where he has
continued its publication. He has
many friends in this section, who re-
grct that be has gotten into serious
trouble, but the ERA, unlike several
papers Of the rr1itOrY, does not sym
pathize" with him. He was well paid
for his services, and should have been
above petty pilfering.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
For Probate Judge.

In this issue Of the ERA will be found
Metcalf, who aspires to the democratic
nomination for the Office of Probate
Judge. AS Mr.. Little is not well
known to the people of the county,
the following short sketch of
his life will be interesting: He is a
native OF Catawba county, N. c.,
whore he lived until l. years old. In
1880, being thrown entirely upon his
own resources, he left his old home in
North Carolina and went to Wayne
county, Missouri, where he engaged in
teaching in the country schools, alter
nately teaeH1nSand attending school at
COncordia College, from which insti-
tuition he graduated, in May, 1856,
with degree of Phi. b. After grad
uating. he became principal of the
Greenville public schools, and held this
position Tor three years. In 1888, he
was licensed a an attorney at law to
practice in all the courts of record
within the state OF Missouri. In 1889,
he was elected county commissioner
Of schools for Wayne county, Missouri,
and held that Office for two wears, not
seeking reelection. In 1892 he was
candidate for prosecuting attorney
subject to the Democratic primary
election, but was defeated for the
nomination by a small vote. From
1889 until ne removed from Missouri,
he was associated in the practice of his
profession with Senator J. Perry John
son, the firm having offices in Green
Vile and Popular Bluff, Mo. In 1894,
owing to the i'll health of his wife, he
located in Riverside county, California,
after which he was admitted to prac-
tice law by the Supreme Court of that
state at a session held in the City of
Los Angeles. Upon the death of his
wife, he located in Orange, Orange
county, California, where he practiced
his profession and served as city at
torney, also having an Office in the
City of Santa Ana with Victor Mont
gomery a little more than year
ago, at the instance OF good friends at
he came to that camp and &C
ceptcd an important position with L.
H. Mitchell, the well known contract
or, where he has been since that time
performing the duties of his position
and occasionally doing professional
work.
AS Mr.. Little is a lawyer, and has al
so had much experience as a teacher.
he is well qualified to fill the ONCE
to which he aspires. He is q man OF
energy, ability and integrity, and if
elected he will fill the Office most salts
factorily to the people.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
Tucson Gets tho Convention

Tho democratic central committee
met at Phoenix on tho 9th instant,
aud selected Tucson as the place to
hold the Territorial convention. Sep
tembcr Bird was the day selected TO
hold the convention.
1t WAS decided that the representa-
ton at the convention will be based up
on one member for every fifty votes or
fraction over twenty-five votes cast. Tor
Delegate Smith at the last election
The executive committee is As follows:
L. L. Ellingwood, of Flagstaff, Coco
nino county.
Frank +. Thompson, Kingman, Mo
have county.
Frank Z. Trott, Phoenix, Maricopa
county.
+. \. Sweet, Bisbee, Cochise county.
w. l.. Webb, Stafford, Graham county.
NJ. Ii. SamanieSo, Tucson, Pima
county.
J. L. b. Alexander, Phoenix, Marico-
pa county.
Tho following table, showing the
vote cast for Mark Smith, and the
number Of delegates which each pre-
cinct is entitled to in the democratic
county convention, is furnished the
ERA by \. NJ. Elias, chairman OF the
democratic county central committees:
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
Board Of Supervisors Meet.

The board OF supervisors met in
special session at Solomonville on the
lIth instant, Chairman Waddill and
Henry Hill being present. The fol-
lowing business was transacted:
The clerk was directed TO cause no
tjee TO be given by publication, reqrir-
ing re-registration OF the voters Of
the county. The following amounts
were orderde stricken from the Delin-
quent Tax Lists for the years 1900 and
1901.
Mrs. \. a. Taylo-, taxes 1900, &C
count widows exemption.
Francisco Dominguez, taxes 1900.
account double assessment.
Rosa Randolph. taxes 1900, account
widows exemption.
Filberto Cordoya, taxes 1900, double
assessment.
Joe Mckinney, taxes 1900, account
double assessment.
Mrs. NJ. B. Birdno, taxes 1900, &C
count widows exemption.
J. J. Putnam, taxes 1900, account err
roneous assessment.
NJ, Henrid!F taxes 1900, account
double ah<S - t--
J. y. McFate, taxes 1900, on ice
plant, erroneous assessment.
S.R Wilson, delinquent taxes for
the years 1896, 1897 and 1900, penalties
and costs RENTED and the amount of
1861 is accepted iu full payment by
the Board, also the double assessment
on Delinquent Roll for the year 1899 is
hereby stricken off.
on motion, the sheriff is hereby di-
rected to employ or hire the county
couvictS now confined, or who may be
hereafter confined in the county Jail,
and report to Board of Supervisors, for
any money received for said labor.
On motion, the following resolution
was passed: In order to facilitate and
insure the prompt collection and prop
er application OF moneys arising from
fines imposed by justices courts, that
the officers collecting the same, make
return to such justices, OF the process
on which it was collected. and manner
such moneys were applied promptly,
within the time required by law.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Captain W. +. Dame, one of Roose-
velt's Rough Riders and clerk of tho
first judicial district, with headquar-
tcrs at Albuquerque, reports that the
senate will certainly pass tho statehood
hill, a. all the democratic senators cx-
ccpt Morgan, rs well AZ Senators Quay,
Pcnrose and Elkins of the cast and
several republican senators from the
west will vote for the measure. The
only question is whether it will come
up at this session or at the short ses-
sion in December. President RoOse-
welt has promised to sign the bill.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
Base Ball.

The Clifton and Morenci teams met
Sunday last on the Clifton diamond,
and pulled of one OF the most exciting
games or the season.
The game started with Clifton al the
bat, and while the boys hit the ball,
yet not a man crossed the plate. Mo
renci was also shut out the first Inning.
In the second inning both sides retired
with goose egg bat in The third
Morenci run in three scores on errors,
while Clifton made none.
The Clifton boys took the game easy
until the first half of the eighth inning,
when they went to work and batted
out six runs; winning the game al the
last chance. Morcnci scored one in
the fifth and one in The sixth, making
the score to , in favor OF Clifton.
This is the second game that the
Clifton team has won by heavy batting,
and in the future it will take something
more than d Denver pitcher to handle
them.
Markstead pitch ed the game for
Clifton and established 4 reputation
as ''twirler' equal to any Of the crack
pitchers OF Arizona. He struck out
seven men and among them were a
few crack batters.
Harker filled the pitchers box for
the Morenci boys, aud did effective
work for seven innings-not score be-
ing madc--but in the eighth he was
batted out Of the box, and another
man put in his place.
The next game with the Morcnci
team will probably take place week
from next Sunday.
An excursion train will be run from
Lordsburg to Clifton Sunday next to
bring up Eugene CIapp's grand aggre-
cation of base ball tossers. who will
cross bats with the Clifton boys in the
afternoon. Excursion rates Will be
made from Lordaburg, Duncan and
Guthrie, giving the people chance to
see the game and return the same even
ing. 1t is reported in Clifton, but
not vouched for by the ERA, that Clapp
has drawn his players from New
Orleans to san Francisco, hence a good
game can DO expected. Clapp is about
the best natured base ball crank in the
country, but ne is little sore at Cliff
ton because he hasn't won a game from
her in two years, and he is coming up
this time with blood in his eye, and
the hardest gang of rooters in the
west.
The Clifton team are making ar
to show the Lordsburgers
a good time, and viii also show them
how to play ball
a grand stand is the latest addition
to the Clifton base ball grounds, which
will be a great convenience to the
ladies, rs well as the gentlemen, who
enjoy a good game of ball. Tho front
Of the structure will be screened with
heavy wire. thereby making it i'm
possible for foLl ball to injure any
one. 1t viii be thirty feet long and
eight seats high and large enough to |
scat $50 people. 1t will be ready for
the game next Sunday At Il reasonable |
ate.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

THE ERA is pleased to note shat
nearly all Of the newspapers of the
territory have inauguratcd a reform
movement in their respective commu-
mites. The Douglas International says:
'Onc fruitful cause Of crime i the common
practice OF carrying deadly weapons. Ninety
I'VE per cent. OF the murders would never have
taken place but for this practice. Every Justice
Of the peace. the man is brought before him for
carrying deadly weapons. should eutorCc me
law To- the fun limit and make this kind Of
amusement unpleasant that no one would
care to indulge in il.
The International Is eminently cor
rect. The pistol "totiug" habit is
largely responsible for the prevalence
of crime in the territory. 1t can be
stopped There is no reason why
pistols should be carried. Let the
officers do their duty aud the pistol
habit" will soon be relegated to the
past, and the taxpayers saved many
thousands of dollars annually is prose
cutting criminals. Let the law be rigid
" enforced.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
Documents Filed For Record.

Following is list OF documents filed
for record, at the county seat, compiled
by Abstractcr Fred Dysart:.
ella Valley Bank to y. +. DALEY
and wife, release OF mtg. 5000; on -
acres in n. L. II, : ). - l..
Il. O'Bryan 10 l.. Hunsakcr and wife
release of mtg. 800; ON lot i Of \. w
I, 6 ). - +.
L. I. Coons and wife to Alva 5. Por-
ter, deed 500; 81 acres in ). w. 20,
5. n +.
J. p. Christensen and wife 10 Lewis
p. Mattice, deed 500; lots ) in Sec. IS
s. % L.
S. S. Marshall and wife to w. J.
Carlin, deed $4,000; / claims in
Montezuma district.
Frank Richardson files bond as
cattle inspector.
Harriet =. Daley to Joseph y. Hey
wood, deed g., 900; 20 acres in N. L. II,
: S. 20 +.
Jose Tribe claims track of unsur-
veyed land miles west of Morcrci.
John 7 Ycaky locates Little Ruth
in Greenlce district.
Henry Hill and wife to VIM. Il.
Thompson. agreement $40 600; Il lots
in Hills addition to Clifton and part
Robert IL. keSee and wife to Peter
Torreuce, deed 81; OF Chinaman Nos
!, >. and . in Mayfiower district
Copper Matte Mining and Milling
Co. locate Yelled Profit No. 3 in Green
lee district.
Bridget Moriarty to Mrs. Anna
Michigan. deed 50; PA acres in y. W.
3, 10 5. % f.
Seth E. Hazard and wife to Andrew
Johnson, deed $3.50; n. T. n. f. 10, 10 S.
2S f.
A. S. Turner is appointed deputy
assessor.
5. T McClintock and vile to Thomas
II. Bell, deed $50; ! of lots Is and a.
blk. %, Stafford.
John Blake to Stanley Butte Copper
Mining company, deed $4,000; Of
Friend. Last Chance, ct al, % claims
in Stanley Butte district.
John Blake and wife TO HI. Harvey,
deed 81; Arizona Bell ct al II claims in
Lone Star district.
George J. Hatch and wife to Andrew
Kimball, deed 800; l IS acres in n.
w. IL. : S. % f
Andrew Kimball and wife TO Horace
Gardner, deed 5000; lot 3, blk !,
Thatcher.
Tim Nardelli and wife to /. H.
Mitchell. deed $3.50; part OF Charleston
mine in Copper Mt. district.
John II. Fraser locates Last Chance
placer on Eagle Greek.
Trudie Pead to Ben NJ. Crawford.
power OF attorney, to sell or mtg. lot
l., blk. 2, Hills ad. Clifton.
Clifton Water and Improvement Co.
file amended map of pipe line.
Henry Thomson to William Pollock.
deed 500; lot ., blk. II, Patterson's ad.
TO Clifton.
You will always find a good stock OF
high grade cigars At Elbie 5. Smiths.
Up-to-date finishin9s and latest
mounts, at Risdon's, opposite Clifton
Hotel.
Employment brings enjoyment"
when it brings the means 10 enjoy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

THERE is considerable talk in the
newspapers recently Of the extension
of the Cananea railroad to Guaymas,
via the San Marcial coal fields. The
coal OF that section is said To be OF 4
most excellent quality, and il connect
ed by Il direct line of railroad would
no doubt be largely used throughout
Arizona Butt road which Will prove
of the greatest interest to us is the
Clifton-Durango line, which will give
to Arizona the best and cheapest coal
and coke in the west, and also supply
the mines with cheap lumber and min
ing timber. With the completion Of
this road Clifton will become the
great smelling center OF the southwest
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

AN UNUSUALLY heavy immigration
is pouring into this country AT the
present time from Europe. Tho immi-
grants as class are undesirable, being
Savs, Italians or HunGarians of the
lowest class. Uncle Sam should not
only exclude the Chinese, but he
should also exclude all undesirable
foreigners, especially those who do
not come with the intent of becoming
citizens
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
4 Good Dairy Business.

Mr.. Hawkin Anderson came down
from Morenci last week, going to his
home in Pima. Mr.. Anderson, with
Mr.. Lines, also of Pima, are in the
dairy business, located at what is
known rs the Rock House, hall way
between Clifton and Moreuci, and de-
livers milk at both places. Mr.. An
derson says that business is good and
that they are able to supply the de-
mand for milk, though they are deliv-
ering about sixty gallons every day.
The milk is sold for fifty and sixty
cents per gallon, according to quantity
required by purchasers.
Mr.. Anderson is one of the pioneer
citizens of this valley and his many
friends are pleased to know that his
dairy business has turned out so sue
Observation-Disclosures.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

THE Phoenix q Eastern railroad
will be built at once from Phoenix to
Benson, provided the citizens of the
capital city will secure right OF way to
Mesa City, distance of eighteen
miles. This will give Phoenix di-
rect connection with the FL Paso &
Southwestern, and materially lower
her freight rate. VIII Phoenix meet
the demand?
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

CHLORIDE, Wickcnburg, Tucson,
Benson and Lordsburg are all in line
for independent smeltcrs during the
present year. The plants to be erected
arc all small, but locally they will
prove Il great benefit to the commun-
ities in which they are established,
and eventually may lead to relief from
tho smeltcr trust, which has we'll nigh
throttled the independent mine owner.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
40, D,,Ilon Fixes the system Just
lilFtI nllSLlGI right for the summer.
Nnnnn'S PHARMACY.
The Most Common Ailment.

More people suffer from rheumatism
than from any other ajlmcnt This is
wholly unnecessary too, for cure may
be effected at a very small cost. G..
w. Wescott, of Meadowdale, y. Y.
says: 81 have been afflicted with
rheumatism for some time and it has
caused me much suffering. con-
cluded to try Cham berlain's Pain
Balm and am pleased to say that it has
cured me- For sale by all dealers in
medicine.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

SOME OF the yellow newspapers have
attempted TO make the public believe
that dreadful maIady exists at Cam
anoa, which is carrying off people at
frightful rate. There is no truth in
tho ropnrt
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

THE employees OF the Santa Fe
railroad have decided to boycott the
beef trust for thirty days by refusing
to eat beef for that length OF time.
now become popular.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
DUNCAN D0INGS.

Ward Conference was held At Frank
lin on the 2lst and 22nd instants.
President Andrew Kimball, Patriarch
Samuel Charge. Elders J. Is. Pace and
George Hoops and Mrs. Mary Ransom
and Mrs. Laura Nuttle, OF Pima. were
in attendance. All OF the associations
OF the Ward were represented eH-
cept the young mems Mutual Improve
ment association.
We had some very good instructions
given Us and had a very good time to-
geiher. President Kimball and com
pany left for Clifton on the 22rd, TO
arrange for a branch OF the Mormon
church thcre.>
Balif Hendricks and Maggie Ner-
rilI were married last sunday Al the
residence OF the Sroom's parents.
Elder w. T. Gayle performed the cere-
mony. Bailif gave free dance Mon
day night, and all in attendance had a
good time.
Fred johnson came down from the
Alabama mine to attend the dance.
He says the mine is looking all right.
F. NJ. Morris is in from the May
flower district, and says water and
grass are scarce in that section.
Dr. Parker is kept busy visiting the
various sections OF the county. He
SAYS he likes Duncan well, but Guthrie
best. SAXY.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
Mark Smith
Not q Candidate
SHANNON IN THE RACE
TO A FINISH.

The ERA is in receipt
of Il telegram dated 2:4O
this p. III. stating that
Mark Smith has notified
his friends that he will
not be IL candidate for re-
election.
G. NJ. Shannon now has
the inside track.
Hurrah for Graham
County!
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
G. DeVEGA
Fresh Fruit a SD6CidItlI
REAL ESTATE AGENT

BUYS and Sells Real Estate on commission
have for sale three lots on Malachite St
back OF Catholic Church. with some improve
mentS, renting for So per month. Fine
location for Lodging House.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTORS

For SAtF- Two gold claims iu Morruci =.
hcI, r,vsrfu- 500 feet % lead frnu In f.rt
IN width aycraciuc from 81 Co 81 iu gold. orr
has been shipped from these claims " hi'h Nt-.
ted So per ton. Address
49, An pFrtF.
Chiffon ArITnrs
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Fresh vegetables always on hand
J. +. Holt.
"Whatsver is best administered is
best for the one who administers.
New stock crockery and glassware
at Elbie ). Smiths.
pity is akin to love-" but kinship
does not always signify friendship.
Masou's glass jars. 5. J. Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Graham county candidates arc not
backward in coming forward.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

LORD PACNCEFORTE, British min
lister TO the United States, is dead
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Hardware, stoves, enamelwarc, tin
ware, etc. s. J Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

The postal authorities at Washing
ton have made regulation providing
that persons who take mail from their
postofficc boxes that do not belong to
them, having been placed there by the
postmaster's mistake, shall be liable to
a fine Of 5000 If they do not return such
misplaced mail. This regulation APP
plies to newspapers as we'll as other
classes OF mail matter.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Pocket maps of Arizona. also of New
Mexico, just the thing for the prospect
or, for sale at this Office at 25c. each,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Clifton Bakery Angel Food and
pumpkin pie are certainly delicious.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

For Sale-Ladies bicy Gle, inquire o
Miss Mae Miller
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Well dressed women wear THE
CROSS SHOE The shoe that needs
no breaking-in. For sale by Eibic :.
Smith
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Try Somerset Club Coffee. Best in
the land. :. J. Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Pocket maps Of Arizona and New
Mexico, % cents each at COPPER ERA
Office.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

First-class dry goods a speciality ut
L Hnlf's
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Hamilton Brown Shoes, best in the
market, at Beckcr-Frauz Co.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29
ADVERTISING RATES.


Obituary Notices over - lines and Cards Of
Thanks charged for At the regular rates.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Masou's glass jars. 5. j. Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Employment brings enjoyment"
when it brings the means 10 enjoy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

The following scale Of prices has been adopt
. by The FRA ON lcEal alvertising.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

You will always find good stock OF
high grade cigars At Elbie 5. Smiths
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-05-29

Up-to-date finishings and latest
mounts, at Risdon's, opposite Clifton
Hotel
The Washington times., 1902-01-12
Mb!zszE!n AnekAAEeeezsyn; ; THE THE 0e2znx THE AnnAv

nd the use made of such docked horse
or horses
THAT the driving. working keeping,
racing, or using of any unregistered
docked horse or horses after ninety days
after the passage OF this act shall be
deemed prima facie evidence OF the fact
that the party driving, working. keeping,
racing, or using such unregistered docked
hsv.e or horses docked the tail of such
horse or horses.
THAT any person or persons violating
any Of the provisions of this act shall be
conviction shall be punished By a fine in
a sum not less than $loO nor moIe than
$500, or by Imprisonment in the work
house not less than thirty days nor more
than ninety days for each offence, OF by
both fine and imprisonment"
The President does not care to have to
register his horse. II it continues to grow
diligently, by ninety days from the time
this act can be passed the tail can no
longer be termed ''dOckeG."
All Love Horses.
The Roosevelt family are all enthusiasts
over the sport Of hcrsebacking. The
President misses, rain or shine, but one
day a week-Sunday-t sit upon the back
Of BIeistein. At $50 o'clock Sergeant
Mark p. Wilson, of Troop X, Eleventh
Cavalry, who has been assigned as orderly
to the President, appears at the north