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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
FRUIT GROWERS NATIONAL BANK.
smyrna Institution to Reduce Its Capital
Stock to 100000.

stock to NDu,ODu.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, Feb. 27.-The announce
ment made by the directors OF the
Fruit Growers National Bank that the
capital stock of the bank, now $50, GOO,
is to be reduced to $40, GEO, and that
$4,000 worth of new stock is to be
sold. making the capital $50, 600, has
caused some surprise here.
In u long statement, the directors say
the move was necessitated by heavy
losses in past years, and that some
paper which has been carried as assets
will he wiped out. This paper has had
no earning power for some time, but
the bank hopes to eventually realize
upon it.
The action of the directors seems to
meet with the approval of the stock.
holders, and will doubtless he ratified
by them at meeting to be held April
LIST. One hundred depositors have is.
sued circular letter, expressing con.
fidence in the directors and pledginl
them their support in the present move.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

Postmaster General Payne has decided on
a new stump, particularly designed for the
foreign mil service. II is TO be of de-
nomination new to the postal scrvice-l3
cents. At present il is impossible to send a
registered letter through the foreign mails
without using two stamps, one of five cents,
10 pay the postage and one ri eight cents
to pay the cost of registration. When The
13-cent stamp is on sale this will. of course.
be obviated by the use of one stamp. The
design of the stamp provides for a portrait
of President Harrison. which is nm excel.
lent likeness. Mr. Harrison is shown seated
at his desk in the Executive Mansion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
MURDER AND SUICIDE,

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. ~ ". Z.
REWARD shot and killed Margaret
Lambert at sos Watson street shortly
after II o'clock today, and then killed
himself. Tho woman was shot through
the heart and Reynard put two bullets
into his brain.
He had been drinking hard for
several days, and it is supposed was
temporarily insane.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
RAILROAD STATION ROBBED.

Camden. n. j., Feb. 2s. The West
Jersey & Seashore railroad station at
Haddonfield, six miles south of this
city, was entered early today by
burglars. who blew open the safe and
completely wrecked the office.
The thieves secured but $40 from the
change drawer, overlooking large
amount OF money in another compart-
mpnt,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
DOUBLE MURDER.

Ridgway, Pa, Feb. -Bartel
Sweeney, an aged farmer and his
daughter, Mary were found last night
in their home, at Wilcox, with their
skulls crushed and the bodies much
decomposed
Sweeney was we'll TODD, and the
supposition is that robbery was the
motive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
C4N DISCERN HUMAN MOOD.
Successful Test of discovery of Vast In
nnrtiinna to MedIcine.

successful TEST Of Discovery oil vast I'M
pOrtance to Medicine.
Boston Correspondence chi cage Chronicle
Whether the blood stains found on
the clothes and weapons Of supposed
criminals are from human beings or
animals has been question which has
puzzled the legal and medical frat
ernities in many Of the murder
trials since the dawn of modern civil
cation.
Hitherto microscopic examination
has been the only method of determin-
ing the question, the distinction being
confined to the measurements of the
red corpuscles of the blood, which vary
in size in all animals. During the last
few years German and Russian students
have been at work perfecting what is
now known as the serum test. Tine test
is made by inoculating lahEit9 with
the serum of human Blood aItly for
two or three weeks by hypnrlermic in
iectiOns in the abdomen. The supposed
human blood is then dissolved in Il salt
solution. The serum of the rabbit and
that of the supposed human blood arr
then mixed together, If a precipitate
results it is proof that the blood is
human.
Prof. Wood of the Harvard medical
school, with the assistance Of Prof
Whitney, has made similar experiments
with the same results. Prof. Wood was
recently asked to examine the blood
| stains found in connection with the
| Greenlsaf murder case in Laconia, n.
II. He tried this test, which was the
first of its kind ever attempted in this
country. His experiments resulted in
the finding Of precipitates in eynry in
stance where particles from Greenleaf's
garments werr tested, while where
animal blood was tested no prccipitates
were found
The accuracy Of this experiment. may
be contested until it is more thoroughly
understood, but it is unquestionablS
one of the greatest medical discoveries
of the generation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

The feature of the moment in
fashions is the short skirt, which is
gaining rapidly in popular favor. 1t is
unquestionably the fad to have at least
one short walking skirt for morning
wear. These are extremely smart when
we'll made, and are really becoming,
most unusual as that is for short
skirt. To be correct these skirts must
fit closer than ever over the hips,
whether made in box plaits, side pleats,
or without any pleats at all, and there
must always be considerable fare
around the foot. In spite of the close
fitting effect, they must be wide
enough to allow the wearer to walk
with perfect comfort The velveteen
short skirts. with three-quarter coats
to match, are the smartest of any.
Next come the corduroys, and now are
appearing the light-nolored cloth;
which will be worn all through the
spring. 1t is said, and on good au,
thority, that every influence will BE-
exerted this spring in favor Of shor
walking gowns. Harper's Bazaar.
| Zudrick H. Burton of Milford has beer
1 Al - -s....l .. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

"Electrograph is the name given by
Prof. Lancctta Of the Royal Technical
Institute, Girgenti, Sicily, to his de.
vice for recording distances of atmos.
pheric electricity, such as thunder
storms 1t is based on the wireless
telegraphy, and consists of an exposed
conductor, or antenna, connected to
earth through ''coherer, which is
affected by the atmospheric electric
disturbances, and works recording
apparatus, which is made up of a bell
and II revolving clock dial, having a
pencil to mark the disturbance on II
sheet of paper covering the dial.
\ lightning fash, Tor instance, an
nounces itself by ringing the bell for a
time depending on the duration Of the
flash. The hammer of the bell in its
recoil taps the coherer to decohere 1t.
The pencil marks dot on the dial at
the beginning of the flash. An OBJ
| server winds up the clock every "a
| hours, and makes a note of the indica-
tions on the dial, and changes the sheet
| of paper over it. The electrograph is
/ at work in several Italian observatories,
and might be adapted for signaling the
| approach OF hailstorms in stations Sr
| firing at the clouds to avert hail the
distance at which storm can be sig
nailed depends on tire height Of the
antenna, and the Strengthens we'll as
the height of the atmospheric dis
charge. An antenna of about 40 feet
on an elevation without surrounding
obstacles can tell OF II storm over GO
miles away. -London Globe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
Townsend Coupe Married Here.

Rachel Weldon and Joseph G.
Hutchinson, both Of Townsend, were
married in this city last Wednesday by
the Rev. John France.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

The agreement to voluntarily advance the
wages of mill operatives at Fall River re-
ceiyed its full quota of signatures last week,
and the increase will go into effect on Mon
dnY Anvil It'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
MOSTLY SCISSORS AND PASTE.

William 4. LYMAN Frank Sharrley,
John NJ. C. Rodney and Charles Murray
were on II cunning trip in South Caro-
lima a little while ago. Some of the
party were out hunting one day and
were warned off q mans PLACE. When
they reached their stopping place, they
told their host Of the experience. lie
remarked that the man who warned
them OFF. evidently did not know that
thcy were Ills guests, whereupon ne
wrote letter to his neighbor explain
ing that the men were stopping with
him. 10 this letter he received re-
ply. of which the following is an AT
tempt to copy il:
"Dear sir: | never would bender no
naighbor from huntin my land Bot !
don't think that il is rite to Low
thcas Firnears to Com in our nahor
hood and Hunt For the ttheYi Don't
car WhpaI the shoot in my Plowmnr
House last Weak, You Tan HUT
NV Land When you Get Ready an3
Bring Ennie in Baddic that Lives IN
our Naburhoud with You, But | Have
! Mad II nrth about yankis and l don't
Wat to Brak il. ."
~
| trolley line went to tile store Of Samuel
Il. Baynard, Fifth and Market streets,
! to learn whether or not his watch was
keeping good time. Here he met mar
| who had ridden on one Of the cars Of
which lie was in charge, and he was
unable to change SO bill, the only
money the passenger had. The man
/ rendered to tie conductor a - I'LL
which was changed by the genial clerk,
| Robert p. Edwards. The 10 cents for
the fare between this city and New
Castle was taken by the conductor.
who reached for the wire which runs
through the store and on which the
/ money boxes are run to the desk Of the
cashier When he saw that lie was hCl
in his car, the laugh was on him.
This from the Muscotah KANSAS
Record They say that when a hun9r>
Indian goes hunting he kills the first
thing he sees, if it's only a crow. i
he kills duck he drops the crow, anc
if he gets deer he throws away thu
duck. Some girls are regular Indians
aren't they?
A Sunday school superintendent hac
invited university professor to ad
dress the school. In his address thu
learned man made use of the expires
sion, IA syllabus of doctrine.
II pulled his coat tails" said tn
superintendent, land suggested tina
the children might not understand tn
meaning of syllabus. Thereupon tn
professor, turning to the scholars said
, "' Excuse me, children. hut ! ough
, to explain that syllabus is synonymou
with synopsis. y
The following story, current anon
physicians is Philadelphia, is told a
an example of the far reaching fame {
DIR. A. G. Abbott, chief bacterinlogis
t of Philadelphia and director Of tn
i university laboratory of hygiene. Las
/ week an freshman was injured by
4 trolley car in one of the downtnw
S Streets A man who ran out to assis
him inquired eagerly where he wa
r hurt.
$ ooh, I'm goin' ter die sure" sal
Pat. Me backs broken entirely. >
"You had better take this man
DIR. Abbott commanded his sci
appointed friend TO q policeman WI
i had run to the scene: hes the be-
Z. bacterologist in the city"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
March,
Rpril, May

There is best time for doing
everything that is, a time when
thing can be done to the best adj
vantage, most easily and most eff
feetively. Now is the best time
for purifying your blood. Why?
Because your system is now trying
to purify it-you know this by the
pimples and other eruptions that
have come on your face and body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

A street car in Knoxville, Tenn, on
Tuesday week plunged through the railing OF
bridge over a small creek, and then fell ~
feet to the water below. James Porter
motorman, was killed and Conductor D. u
Moore badly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

Zudrick H. Burton of Milford has been
granted an original pension of Sc per
month.
The copper era., 1902-05-29
The New Steam Laundry.

4 representative OF the ERA this
week visited the Ciltton-Morcnci
Steam Laundry, located at the Rock
House midway between Clifton, Mo-
renci and Metcalf. The company
owns q tract OF several acres OF land on
the left OF Chase Creek, at the inter
section Of Rocky grlch where 1t de-
veloped q splendid supply OF nearly
scTt, pure water. The well Is only -
feet deep, but the water came in so
fast that il was impossible to sink it
deeper. \ stream pump which supplies
the laundry has not been able to mate
rally lower the water in the well The
water supply therefore i considered
permanent, which Is OF the greatest
Importance TO good laundry work
The laundry building Is large, well
ventilated and choc& full OF the latest
and best laundry machinery. Those
who are well posted on such matters
say that there i not a better plant
for its size west or Chicago. Twelve
people, under the management of Ben
Willhoit, are now employed in the
laundry, and they are kept busy from
morning until night, and the work
they tIrn out is equal TO that done at
any laundry Acids and alkaloids are
not used in this laundry-nothing but
good soap and plenty of pure water.
The ironers do not sprinkle the clothes
10 the filthy manner adopted by Chi
hose, which OF itself should be CON
sidcration to those who wear the gar
ments. All the work done at the
laundry is far superior to the work
done by the Chinese, besides there is
much less danger OF the spread OF con-
tageous diseases as the clothes are as
sorted, thoroughly steamed and rin5ed
several times in fresh water. Try the
new steam laundry, and thereby pat
ronize home enterprise, besides re-
cciving better work.
The copper era., 1902-05-29
Decoration Day Services.

Justice Shirley, OF Metcalf, has been
trying for the past two weeks to get
meeting OF the veterans of SIS FOR the
purpose OF arranging TO properly
celebrate Decoration nay, but some
how the old boys did not attend
Tho meetings as called. This Is
somewhat discouraging, but another
effort will be made, and third meet
ing is hereby called for tomorrow at
> p. m. at the master mechanics old
Office. Let all old soldiers attend.
The copper era., 1902-05-29
Morenci Townsite Open to Entry.

The plat of survey OF the TOWNSHIP
OF Morenci has been filed in the Tue
son land Office by the surveyor general,
and will be officially fled Monday, June
30. 1902, Oh and after which date the
townsite viii Be open to entry by the
proper authorities
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Last week on the Mescalero Apache
reservation in Otcro county. New Mex
leo, an Indian mined Jack Forticr kill
ed the old Apache chief Tobasco.
Tobasco, years ago, whom Maj. w. H.
II. Llcwellyn was Indian agent at NJ es-
calero, took II shot a. Llewcllyu, but
failed to hit him. Tobasco was an eX-
chief. Tho murderer has fed into
the mountains Tobasco was we'll
named as he was "hot stuff
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Wm. Heating, the we'll known min
ing man, spent several days OF last
week at Billiards Hot Springs, and
was well pleased with the waters there.
Mr.. Heating thinks the springs are
equal to any he has ever visited, and
he has travelled extensively. a few
thousand dollars spent in improve
ments at the springs would make it a
most popular resort.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

The Clifton Water and Improvement
company now have quite force of men
at work laying their mains. The COM
pany expects to be able to connect with
the present water service OF Clifton by
July LIST, which will give the town good
wholesome water.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

w. p. Birchfeld has purchased a
ranch in the Araviapa canyon, and is
now busy with a large force OF men,
gathering His cattle for the purpose Of
moving them TO his new location. The
people OF Pima would feel bad indeed
if MIR. Birchfield were moving entirely
away from hcTe, but at his new ranch
he will still make this his headquarters
and will no doubt be with us often
Pima Correspondent Bulletin.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Probate Judge Moody, who has been
down for two weeks with smallpox, suf-
fered relapse last Sunday and became
seriously i'll again. He is now better
and his speedy recovery is hoped for
by his Observation-Disclosures.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Last week the Standard Copper
mines shipped 112 tons of second class
ore to the Arizona Copper company
for treatment, which averaged 11.I5
per cent. copper, and gave net re-
turn OF over $1,000. A shipment of
80 tons of first-class ore was made from
the same property this week which
will average about 40 per cent.
making more than 81, 500f-r tila Stan
dard for the present month. During
this year the Standard has received
about $4,000 from ore shipments, be-
sides freigh hit and smelling charges. The
Standard mines are making a record
which will do credit to the district,
and if all signs do not fail they will
some day be numbered among the big
producers of the district.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

VIM. Traylor came in this week
from trip through the upper Frisco
country. lie reports that some dam
age was done around Alma by the
cold spell last week. ON the head Of
the Pueblo, which cmpties into the
Frisco above the w s ranch, about
twelve inches of snow fell, and two in
chcs of ice was formed on the pools.
old timers say it was the coolest
weather ever known at that season.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Frank Shields was badly injured at
Bonita on the 18th by his horse falling
on him. His collar bone was broken
and he was otherwise badly bruised up.
Sam Nosbit caught the horse and got
on him when he fell again and Nesbit
was also laid up for repairs.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Mrs. Thomas Smith gave a dancing
party at her beautiful home on Crystal
avenue Saturday evening last which
was Il pronounced success in social
way. Refreshments were served, and
all spent delightful evening.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Walter Scott, better known as Sir
Walter Scott" OF Mohave county, was
struck by a street car in Los Angeles,
q few days ago, and died as a result Of
his injuries two hours thereafter. He
was a well known Arizona pioneer.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

S. y. Higgins and G. O. Curtis were
down from the Clifton country not long
ago buying cows to put on their ranch
up there. -Bullctin.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Sheriff James Parks spent few days
in Clifton this week, and reports that
his well drilling plant at Ash Peak is
working most successfully. The work
is under the charge of Lee Hobbs.
The hammers strike an average blow
Of 1000 pounds, and the well goes down
at the rate of from Il to 20 #. per day.
Tho we'll Is now down eco feet, and Mr..
Parks feels sure that if he fails TO get
water he will have volcano, as he
will keep going. A volcano would
prove a great advertisement for Ari-
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Doctor Gillard and Warren Camp
bell Of Chama, Rio Arriba county.
New Mexico, shot 1900 pound
silver tipped bear near that place, who
it is estimated had slain several thous-
and sheep since he started his depre-
dations in that locality several years
ago. Judging from his teeth the bear
was thirty years old.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Pollard Pierson returned yesterday
from the north line or Graham county,
where he arrested Frank Cawder for
purlOining mule from Bill Mulligan.
Cawder was camping in the mountains
with an old trapper whom arrested. He
was tried before Justice Bake OF the
Blue, and bound over TO await the ac-
ton OF the next grand jury. He was
brought in and taken to Solomonville
this morning. Mr.. Pierson is doing
good work in Graham county.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

NJ. w. Neif, whom the ERA recently
announced as engaging in the feed
business in Clifton, concluded that the
market was too uncertain for the pres
ent, aud therefore abandoned the en-
terprise for the present. He is now
located in Globe.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Otto Roscnthall is home from Can
anea, where he spent few months as
master mechanic for the Cananea com
pany. He prefers Clifton to Cananea,
hence his return. He is again with
the \. c. company.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

w C. Mcfarland and Mrs. Louisa
NJ. Riggs were married in Stafford last
week, Rev. l. G.. Singler officiating.
Vile. and is one Of the most prominent
attorneys in Arizona. The bride is
the daughter OF Mrs. Charles Free
man of Clifton. She has long resided
in tho valley, and Is one OF the most
popular ladies of that section. The
ERA extends its congratulations, and
wishes Thorn long and happy life.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Joe Terrei and his crew of cowboys
loaded two train loads OF Double Cir
Gle cattle at the Solomonville station
Saturday and Sunday, for the Kansas
City market. About 1900 head were
shipped. The boys enjoyed the oppor-
tunity of a two days vacation in town.
- Bulletin
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Bids were received at Fort Grant on
Monday the 18th for 1000 cords OF wood
and $500 bushels of charcoal. The
lowest bidders were II. f. knowler for
all the wood at S3.76 per cord. Miles
L. Wood got all the charcoal at 81 cts.
per bu5hel. The price for wood last
year was $500.
The copper era., 1902-05-29
Wanted.

For Clifton and Moreuci Steam
several good hand-ironers.
Apply to Z. c. Raber, Clifton.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

hereby announce myself rs a candidate for
Probate Judge. subject to the endorsement Of
the democratic convention OF Graham county.
90. LITTLE.
MctcalC Arizona. May p 1902
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Pres. Andrew Kimball, of tho Nor
mon church, accompanied by Mrs.
Mary Ransom, Mrs. Laura Nuttall,
Miss Lovina Lee, Patriarch Claridge
and Messrs. Geo. Hopes, Byron Pace
and Gordon Kimball. all of Stafford,
spent Sunday in Clifton. President
Kimball preached an interesting SER
mon in Library Hall Sunday evening.
The hall was well filled by people of
all denominations. President Kimball
is a man of ability and learning.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Avail Duran, deputy sheriff of
Grant county, spent Il few days in
clifton on the trail OF some criminals
badly wanted in New Mexico.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

George +. Buxton, Of Phoenix, who
owns considerable property in Clifton,
WAS recently married in Los Angeles
to Miss Wiuirrcd l.. Smith.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Herbert +. Muse, in the employ Of
the A. c. company, has been notified
from Washington that he has been Sc
lcctcd as range rider for the Gila
forest reserve. Mr.. Muse has made
many friends during his short resi-
dence in Clifton who regret to see him
depart. He will make an excellent
range rider.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Atkins * Morris, the new proprietOrs
OF the Spoon Corral on Copper avenue,
arc doing very satisfactory business.
The copper era., 1902-05-29
At The Academy.

There will be another OF those de-
lightful parties Saturday night. Come
and enjoy dance in this cool Pavilion.
All respectable people invited.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

According to Chihuahua, Mexico,
dispatch, the Evans Bros, formerly of
Clifton, have made an important min
ing deal. The dispatch, OF May 10,
says: The great Nopal mine near Par
raj has been sold by d. NJ. Evans to
idle for many years, ever since the
tragedy which occurred within its linn
its and for which Mac Stewart was ac-
cused OF the murder of his partner.
Mr.. Evans recently secured an option
on it and has developed good ore.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

thereby announce myself as candidate for
reelection Ia the Office Of Sheriff Of Graham
county subject 90 the endorsement Of the Dem
peratic county convention. JAS. V PARKS.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Presbyterian Church, Curry II. Love
pastor. Services Sunday 1890 a. IN.
and p. m. sunday school p. IN.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Strictly home cooking. Every
''just like mother usee to make" Short
orders served at any time. See rates
in dining room. Mrs. J. NICHOLS,
prOnrietraSs
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Bay shannon and J. G. Gatti return
cd last week from the salt River valley,
each with a car OF fat cattle.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

Cy. McQuarrio, a well known miner,
weeks past, has about recovered, and
is now on the streets. The sight of
his right eye is destroyed.
The copper era., 1902-05-29
Miners and Laborers Wanted.

Fifty Mexican miners and laborers
wanted at the shannon mine, Metcalf,
at once.
The copper era., 1902-05-29

There will be work in the first de-
gree at the Masonic Lodge Saturday
night \ full atteudacc is desired.