The copper era., 1902-08-14

and visited Mr.. Bishop at his home
in SolomOnyillc, and held Il consulta-
tion with DR.. Warner. Dr. Burtch :
opinion is that Mr.. Bishop is not seri-
ously injured. Jones was arrested on a
charge OF aggravated assault. He
gave bond in the sum OF $1,000 to APP
pear before the grand jury.
G. =. ROsecrans returned Sunday
last from short trip through old
Mexico, which he thinks is the great
est country on earth He visited the
largest and best towns in Mexico.
Mr.. Rosecrans says that the amount Of
American money being invested in
Mexico is truly surprising. Mexico
is being Amcrcanized. English is
taught in all the public schools and
Mexico now has cOmpulsOryeducat
law, which is being rigidly enforced.
The railroads, smelling, and most OF
the mining enterprises are owned or
under the control Of Americans.
Little Edna Kline gave lawn party
to number of her friends Thursday
afternoon last. in honor of the seventh
anniversary OF her birth. There were
present Alvin Ernst, Stanley Beck,
Kenneth Wiecman, Sidney Smith,
Laurie Smith, and Jeannettc Wise-
man, Irene Ecardon, Bessie Payne,
Marion Beck. They spent 4 pleasant
evening and on taking their departure
they wished the little hostess many
happy returns OF the day.
Carlos Soto. who has been merchan-
dlsing several years NJ Solomonville
and Stafford, has secured the room
formerly occupied by VIM. Romley on
Copper avenue, and on Saturday
Saturday noxt will open with now
and complete stock OF dry goods, no.
tions and clothing. Mr.. Soto is a
good business man, and will prove 4
valuable acquisition to Clifton.
Chas. Freeman, of the Clifton Plan
plans, and signing the contract for the
erection OF Il handsome brick residence
for d. Ringland, which will be built at
once in Hilrs addition near the Shan
non residence. Mr.. Freeman also has
the contract for Mrs. Abraham's new
cottage, which j. now being com
pletcd.
y lodge Of United Moderns was or
gained here last week by Flood and
Andrce of Tucson. The officers are
II. c. Nayille, chancellor; Mrs. Annie
Brakcbiu, regent; Jessy Sims, orator;
J. i. Atkins. financier and recorder;
James Il. Burris. past chancellor;
Mrs Mamie Looming. guide. The
lodge starts in with twenty mem bors.
w. II. Moody was down from Evans
Point yesterday, and informs the ERA
that w. II. Carpenter has leased 4
store room at the Point. and will open
a grocery and saloon, which will be a
convenience to the people OF that sec
tion. Mr.. Carpenter will carry good
stock of goods, and will no doubt do a
good business.
VIII J. Wood was in from his ranch
this week, and reports that local
showers have been OF great benefit to
his cattle, and thinks that most OF his
cattle will now pull through. The
regular roundup commenced at the
mouth OF the Blue Saturday last, work
ing towards Pine Flat
J. y. Porter, prominent banker
of Arizona, spent last night in this
city on his way to Dallas on business
trip. He owns controlling interest
in banks at Globe, Stafford and Clifton
and also deals largely in cattle.-El
Psso News.
Baylor shannon, came in from the
Sal, river valley Monday last with sew
eral cars OF beef cattle, and left again
Yesterday morning for the same place.
The butchers are kept pretty busy