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The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
FARMER NOT GUILTY
HE DIDN'T INTEND TO KILL MARIA
REED.
WAS FL0URISHING HIS PISTOL
1T HIT A POST AND WAS DIS
CHARGED.

The Bullet struck the Reed Woman
in the Breast and She Died From
the Wound-NO Proof of Malice or
Ill Feeling by Farmer Toward the
Woman and the killing an Acct
dent.
A verdict of not guilty was rendered
in the Superior Court yesterday in the
case of Robert Farmer. on trial for the
murder of Maria Reed The evidence
all went to show that the killing was a
pure accident and that carelessness
was the worst crime of which Farmer
could rightfully be convicted. The
jury's verdict absolved him of that.
The only evidence that went to show
or indicate any element of malice or
intent in the homicide was furnished
by the dying declaration of the woman
Farmer killed, which had been made
to DIR. G. w. Heriot, the attending
physician.
The woman said in this
declaration that Farmer had pointed
his pistol at her several times and that
she had as often requested him to de-
sist. He was pointing the weapon at
her when it was discharged and she
received the fatal wound
The Woman a Dope Fiend.
1t was shown by DIR. Heriot's own
testimony. however, that the woman
was a morphine fiend and lived under
the influence of the drug, and that her
mind was always more or less affected.
In addition to this, she was suffering
at the time from the pain of her wound
and the jury evidently concluded that
under the circumstances her dying de-
claration was not entitled to particu-
lar weight.
For the defense two negro women,
Susan Capers and Ida Jenkins, testi-
fed that they. the Reed woman and
Farmer were all sitting on the porch of
the house in Guerard lane at the time
the fatal wound was inflicted, and that
Farmer was flourishing his pistol
There was no ill-humor manifested on
the part of anybody and all of the
party We're laughing and talking to-
gether. In some manner it was dis
charged and the bullet struck the Reed
woman in the breast.
Didn't Know II Wns Loaded.
Farmer gave like explanation of
the occurrence in his statement to the
jury. According to him. IL was another
case of didn't know it was loaded"
for he had no purpose or desire to
harm the woman who was shot or any
body else. He admitted tourishing the
weapon somewhat wildly and said
while it was in his hand he turned and
the hammer struck against a post. 1t
was in this manner the wound was in
fficted.
Brief arguments only were made by
Solicitor General Osborne and d. E
McCuen. who represented the defen-
dant, and under Judge Barrow's charge
to the jury, which virtually eliminated
the element of malice from considera-
ton the verdict was rendered. 1t was,
not guilty, and Farmer, evidently much
relieved but without displaying any
particular sign of jubilation, quietly
left the Court House and melted away.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
WUUTzEvOGER MELT EXTRACT

For sale by ell druggists. I0e
per plat bottle.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
VISITORS HAVE GONE.
The Excursionists Have Returned TO
Their Homes

The Atlantic Coast Line excursion
lists have returned to their homes in
South Georgia and Alabama. The
limit of their tickets expired yester-
day. and they took advantage of trains
during the day to leave the city.
A number of the excursionists left
prior to yesterday, it being permitted
them to travel on any trains. A large
number left on a special that was put
on for their especial convenience. This
left the Union Station at o'clock yes
terday morning.
Valdosta probably sent the largest
contingent of any one town. There
were about 500 people from that place
Among these was Mr.. William E. AL
gee, secretary of the Board of Trade of
Valdosta. In the party with Mr.. Algee
were Sheriff A. j. Conally of Brooks
county, Mr.. L. H. Shearer of Quit
man and Mr.. B. F. Kelly of Thomas
Vile
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14

A very pleasant program has been
arranged for the prayer meeting SER
vice tonight. The church has just
purchased n handsome new organ and
the musical feature viii be especially
prominent Mr. W. +. Mcllveen VIII
sing a tenor solo. Mr. J l. Thornton
is qviolinist. Rev. J. S. Wilder viii
DTeach.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
TO FIGHT SEWER BONDS.
New Orleans Men Contest Constitu-
tiOnnlity of Law

New Orleans. Aug. 1S.-Suits were
filed in the state and United States
courts to-day against the constitutions
ality of the law which was passed at
the last session of the Legislature, add
ing five members to the board in
charge of the $4,000. 600 water. drain
age and sewage improvements.
A temporary injunction was issued
by Judge Shelby in the United States
Court prohibiting the recognition Of the
newly created board. The work. how
ever. will be continued without delay
by the present board.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
New Southern omciaI.

A Washington dispatch announces
the appointment of ]. N. Scale as su-
perintendent of transportation of the
Southern Railway, vice E. E. Belts,
superintendent of car service, resigned.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14

The tenor ssobinof, the most emil
rent Of Russian operate stars. re-
oelves a salary Of $4,000 rubles a year,
less than Jean De Reske receives for a
months season IN the United States.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
TURNED OVER TO GRAND JURY.
Adams Paint Thief and "Mysterious
VaIise" Thief.

Adams Paint Thief and "Mysterious
VaIise" Thief.
A. F. Mccormack, who was arrested
by Detective Stark for stealing paint
from the Adams Paint Company, was
yesterday bound over to the City
Court on the commitment trial held
in the Recorders Court on a charge
of larceny from the house.
Ed Williams, the man who stole the
mysterious valise and also robbed Mr..
Wilkins of his pocket book, was bound
over to the Superior Court on a charge
of burglary, the man admitting that
he stole the valise from the home of
Mr.. e. NJ. Hopkins.
Several fines were imposed for
drunkenness. and a quartette of resi-
dents of the Tenderloin were fined for
making too much noise in the house
in which they resided.
The session of the court was a short
one, as few arrests were made on the
day previous.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14

Lord Kelvin is the richest Of Brit
ish inventors. He Is now receiving roy
alties on fourteen Of his patent APP
lpllances which have been htted on
board the latest japanese wsrship
The Savannah morning news., 1902-08-14
SOLD INTEREST IN ESTATE.
Matters Brought Out ut Meeting of
KahnNeiIer's Creditors.


The creditors of D. Kahnweiler, an
involuntary bankrupt, held their first
meeting yesterday morning at the of
fee of Judge A. H. MacDonell, referee
in bankruptcy. Mrs. Fanny Josephs'
claim on a note of $4,000 was the only
one proven. Other creditors with
claims amounting to $500 were pres
ent, but their accounts were not touch
ed upon. The bankrupt, in his state
ment. said that he had no assets, but
that seven months ago he had received
his interest in his fathers estate,
which he had sold to Mrs. L. Dettle-
bach of Richmond, for 81 500. receiving
a check in payment upon an institu-
ton whose name he could not remem-
Der.
II developed that he had also receiv-
ed check for $4,000 from his fathers
estate, which he had given his Wife
From the money received on the first
check he had paid some debts, 81, 200 to
his brother in-law for one; given mon
ey TO his wife, and lost $4,000 or s., 900
at play.
Relative to the note for $4,000 held
by Mrs. Josephs, the bankrupt said
that he had been induced to endorse a
note for NJ. Prayer, his brother-in-
law, which he thought was for $500.
but which, when returned to him,
proved to be for $1,000. Mr. Prayer de-
clared that Kahnweiler knew the
amount of the note. S. b. Adams. Esq,
represented Mrs. Josephs, and Mr..
Kahnweiler was represented by Emile
Newman, Esq.
The estate of the bankrupt's father
IS said TO have been worth 100000, of
which only the personality, valued at
$4,000, has been distributed The
realty. representing $4,000. is yet TO be
distributed among the heirs. Mr. A. S.
Guekenheimer was appointed by Judge
MacDonell TO investigate the affairs of
the bankrupt reporting TO the court.
-Lnrd kel,In h lie ri.hos, - r,rit-
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30
ARAEAIPA MINES.

Solomonvllle. Arizona, January 81, 1902.
Editors Copper Era:
In a recent letter indicated my in
tention Of visiting the newly developed
mines in the Galeura mountains in the
southwestern portion of this county,
but on arriving at Browns ranch in
Aravaipa Caynon, | learned that these
rather remarkable mines were still at
least thirty miles to the southwest,
feet trail, so | had to content myself
with such description as persons who
had just returned could give me. From
such statements it appears that this is
q very remarkable discovery OF appar-
emily very large bodies of ore bearing
red quartz, aud that while assays have
been made showing great values, yet
that il the deposit rs a whole should
be found 70 carry 81. 90 in value, from
its immense size it would probably
prove to be the largest gold ore body
known to exist, it being estimated To
be about $50 feet in width, and that
that value from such large deposit
would make it perhaps the largest gold
mine in the United States. This in
formation seemed to come from men
OF experience and ability, and was
| therefore accepted by me as authentic.
The railroad proposed to be built
| from Benson down the San Pedro river
will pass not very many miles away
thus making the outlet to the west.
Not being able to visit these mines my
! attention was given to the examina-
zion of the formation along the foot of
! the Santa Teresa mountains forming
practically the old boundary on the
south side of the Indian reservation
/, along which are some very promising
prospects for the amount OF work done
as appeared from some mines which l
incidentally visited So far the N in err
al found appears largely 70 be silver
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30
Mysteriously DISAPPEARED.

/ Lee Hobbs, deputy sheriff OF Clifton,
! left here on horseback late at night
! abouts week ago, and has not since
I been seen or heard from. Before leav-
ing he told Will True that he was go
log away, and asked him TO say MOTH
ing about it for three days, which
True agreed To, and kept his word. In
his capacity as deputy sheriff Mr..
Hobbs handled considerable amount
OF money, and on investigation by
Sheriff Parks, it is estimated that he
was behinu in MS settlements between
$500 and 500. IL is known that he
left town with but little. If any. money
Mr.. Hobbs was q brother 10 Mrs. ed.
Harwell. who was killed by her hus-
band here last sum mer, and it was the
general talk of the town at that time
that he was so depressed with grief as
TO he practically out OF his mind for
weeks afteTward. He continued to
brood over the great tragedy in his
family, and there are many in town
who are OF the opinion that he has not
since been mentally responsible FOR all
OF his acts. There was no necessity
for his leaving town for such small
amount OF money, a several OF his
friends would have accommodated him
for the amount.
Sheriff Parks Will promptly make
good the amount, whatever it may be.
John Parks will be appointed deputy
FOR Clifton, and will remain here per-
manently.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

]. II. I. Cosper, n thrifty cattle man
of the Blue country, spent Sunday in
Clifton. Mr.. Cosper says that he has
never experienced more favorable
winter tor cattle, but thinks that more
snow would be beneficial. He reports
that Harper * Depee have constructed
Il most excellent wagon road up through
that section, over which there is now
n great deal of travel. Mr.. Cosper is
anxious for a new postal route to be es-
iablished between Clifton and that
section of Graham county. As the
mail is now handled. a weeks time is
required in the transmission of letter
from Clifton. 1t is to be hoped that
this matter can be regulated soon, as It
is a great hardship on the people oi
that part of the county and n detrimeD.
I 10 the business interest OF Cliitop.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

The ERA last week neglected to call
attention to the new advertisement OF
w. NJ. Whipplc, who has again assumed
personal charge of his dairy business,
which for several months was leased to
other parties. Mr.. Whipple has been
in the dairy business in Clifton for
many years, and by square dealing and
honesty of product, has built up Il
splendid business.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

DR.. Davis has resigned his positi on
as head of the medical staff OF the Ari-
iona Copper Company, the resignation
to take effect February first. The doc
tor will make his home in Los Angeles,
but he will be frequent visitor to this
section in order to look after hi.
various interests. DR.. Davis has been a
resident OF Morenci many years. aud
has enjoyed practice second to none
in the territory. His many friends in
the county while regretting his de-
parture unite in wishing Kim great
prosperity ia his new home.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Methodist services at the school house
on Sunday. Preaching at 1870 and
80. Special music in the evening.
Thirty copies OF the Psalms have been
received and will be used in a respon-
sive reading on Sunday morning.
Sunday school supplies have been
ordered and it is hoped they will be
here in time for use one week from
Sunday. Prayer meeting this (Thurs-
day) evening at 30.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30
Masoue Ball.

A grand masquerade ball will be
given at the Academy on Washing
toms birthday, February I'D. Every
body come and have good time. Best
sale at the Academy. Suits ordered on
application. -
Remember this is the Only Place to
dance. Admission 50 cents.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Last week was record breaker in
the way Of additions to Pima's popula-
ton, as shown by the following record
of births: January 10, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Mcbride, son; Jan. IS, TO
Mr.. and Mrs J. II. Nuttall, Il son; Jan.
10, to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carlson,
Jr., a daughter, and Jan. 20, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chase, "a son.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30
BICYCLES.

Go to Prettyman's for all kinds OF BIZ
cycle Sundries. l KEEP a 1ull line OF
tires both single ana double tubes,
wheels, rims, saddles, bells, graphite,
oil cans, chains, lamps, handle bars: in
fact, everything for bicycles. Repair
ing done on short notice. All work
guaranteed satisfactory. Shop at the
Academy. North Clifton. next to Beck
er-FranZ store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Mayor ). H. Nuttall, of Pima, signed
a deed last Friday transferring all OF
Block -. Pima village survey. to the
Union Copper Smelling company. who
were represented in the deal by H. w.
Wernse, of St. Louis. Mr.. Wernsc
said that the property was secured for
a snelter site and that Il large smelter
would be erected there at once.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Ed. Parsons, one OF the old time con-
ductOrs of the A. q n. NJ, returned last
week after an absence of several years.
Ed. has been to Alaska, Tenness e, and
several other foreign countries, but
was always homesick for the sun-kissed
plains and rock-ribbed bills of Arizona,
hence his return. He has resumed his
citizenship in Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

J. p. Lowry OF Nevada, Missouri,
who recently purchased the Weaver
group of mines in the Greenlee district,
arrived last week and is giving the
property a careful Investigation. He
will push the development work as
rapidly as possible. a large amount
Of work has been done on the property
during the past year, with good results
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

During the past few weeks many
men in search of employment have
drifted into Clifton from Globe and
other camps. No new men are being
put on here, hence it is waste of
time for laborers aud-<ainers to come
here in search of employment. From
newspaper accounts, Sonora is evident
~ the best field for lsborers at the
present time.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

The bartenders and FOUNDERS will
play the Clifton base ball team match
game Sunday next for barrel Of beer.
The bartenders have secured Colonel
Mickey Hogan and Major Scyler Oars
voches as mascots and chief rooters.
The game promises TO be igterestipg,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

DR.. r. A. Alton, formerly Of Wilcox,
who arrived in Clifton last week on a
prospecting trip. was 30 well pleased
with the camp that he has decided to
locate here, and has opened Offices
over Dunn's drug store. The doctor
comes highly recommended as a physi-
clan and surgeon.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

A number OF car loads of ore have
been received by the Arizona Copper
com pany from Lord5burg during the
prese Mt month, which were used for
lining the converters.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Ground is being broken for an extern
sion of the reverberatiug furnace plant
of the Arizona Copper company. The
new plant will be completed in about
four mo nths, which will facilitate the
work OF the smelters.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

A daughter arrived at the homo Of
DR.. and Mrs. Davis, of Morenci, Sun
day last. which accounts for the doc
tors banning countsnance.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

y. NJ. Cox, recently Of Santa Maria,
California, has opened the Criterion
at Morenci aud will carry u first class
stock of goods. He WAS formerly the
proprietor OF hotel at Santa Maria,
and is accustomed to catering to the
wants of the public
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Professor Prettyman has started
juvenile dancing class at his academy.
which will be greatly appreciated by
many OF the young Masters and Misses
of the town. Lessons will be given
Saturday afternoon AT , o'clock. AL
ready a fairly good sized class has been
formed
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

The smallpox epidemic seems to be
spreading throughout the county, and
will doubtless continue to spread. as
the counly supervisors have announced
that they will pay no more bills for
pest house and quarantine expenses.
Fortunately the disease is in such a
mild form that no serious results are
apprehended.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

The Detroit Copper Mining company
are now experimenting with electric
drills, and if the tests are satisfactory
they viii purchase several OF them.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

PRESBYTERIAN church, Curry II. Love,
pastor, services 1880 a. m. Subject:
"Confe-sion." Evening, 80 p. m,
ar ,psntunce." Sunday school . p. m.
All are cordially invited.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Word reached Clifton this week OF a
rich gold strike having been made by
George Stevens on some OF his property
near Gold Gulch Some of the speci-
mems are literally plastered with sheets
of gold. 1t is said that $40 per day can
easily oe taken out by rounding the
ore in a metal. Some OF the specimens
are worth as much as s15. Some very
same property last year. There is
much excitement oyer the strike in
that section OF the district, which will
revive the interest in gold prospecting.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

The card Of DR.. II. A. Schcll, eye
this issue of the ERA. The doctor is
we'll known in this county, having re-
sided at y orenci several years.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Good reports continue to come in
from the Buz Yards shadow, owned by
the Home Copper company, which Is
now developing the gold leads on sew
eral OF its claims. The ledge has been
carefully p-ospecued for 1000 feet, and
pans gold for that distance. The ledge
will average - feet in width, and by
careful prospecting it is estimated that
it will av ers ge from s. to Si2 per ton.
The ore is free milling. A number OF
Colorado people recently visited the
property, made careful exam ination
and are d elighted with it.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Justice Dad Wright has been quite
i'll for some days past. but it is not
thought that his condition is serious.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

The lecture at the school house Fri
day night by Prof. HaiTord, though
not largely attended, was well received.
He demonstrated his ability to hold an
aulieupc
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Joe Tanner, of the Santa Rosa COM
pany, was down from the mines this
week with some. fine samples OF glance
ore which bias recently been struck in
some of the development work. Mr..
Tanner reports about foot of the
glance ore in four foot vein, all OF
which would pay to concentrate. The
property is 10 oking better than it has
for some time past, and Mr.. Tanner
feels greatly encouraged.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

DR.. Burtch reports the arrival of a
boy Sunday last at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Paul, and on Tuesday . son
to Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Bush.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Chas. y. Mariner arrived this week
from Seattle, Washington, to expert
taken over by eastern capitalists.
Mr.. Mariner is a noted expert OF
mining property having been employ
ed in that capacity from Alaska to
South America 1t is his first trip to
Clifton, and he expresses himself we'll
pleased with the country.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

c. w. Marks, the Morenci photo
grapher, has recently added largely to
his stock, and now has about as COM
plete a gallery as can be found in the
territory. He has built up a reputation
for the excellence Of his work which
extends throughout southern Arizona.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

George Kelly, the newspaper monopo-
list, visited Clifton last week soliciting
ads. and subscriptions for his new
paper soon to make its appearance at
Mnranci
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

1t is said that Hank Dorsey is pan
ming out considerable amount OF free
gold from some OF his claims in the
Greenlee district.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

a new time card goes into effect on
the Coronado railroad Saturday morn
ing. The trains will leave Clifton and
Metcalf ten minutes earlier than here
tOfOre
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Tho ERA was in error last week in
announcing the return OF James Nc
Cabe. The item should have read
James Hogan, who spent some weeks
visiting his friend, James McCabc, of
Pekin. Mary aud.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

w. Wilton, of the Big Lou ranch,
and Dan Stockton were in Clifton this
week, and report the range OF that
section in fine condition and cattle
looking well. Plenty OF moisture has
been falling lately, which insures a
good spring range.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

1t would seem that q dredger could
be most profit sbly used along the San
Francisco river.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-01-30

Jack Holman. who is noted far and
wide Us a truthful man, states that Mr..
Phillips. who resides on the ella river
near Guthrie. last week caught four
to eight pounds each. Jack said he
would not have believed it. had he not
"seen the fish with his own eyes" J..
f. Niccolls, who is also somewhat
VIGOROUSLY truthful. volches for Mr..
Holman's statement, though he did not
see the fish. He simply said that II
Jack said it was so, it needed no furthe r
veritication.