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The copper era., 1902-05-08
A GRAVE INJUSTICE.

The following extract from an ed
itorial in the last issue OF the Morenci
Standard, is not only unfair and unjust,
but without foundation in fact:
"Mr. Colquhoun declared his oppo-
sition to county division, but stated
that he favored the removal OF the
county seat from the valley to Clifton.
The reason assigned by Mr.. ColquhOun
for wanting the county seat moved to
Clifton was the too frequent mis-
carriage of.juStice in tho valley.
Mr. Colquhoun said nothing OF the
kind. Not even by the most Indirect
insinuation did he cast any reflections
upon the people of the valley. In his
remarks in regard to the removal of
the county seat he did not mention
the jurics or the courts. What Mr.
ColquhOun did say in this connection
was that the removal would be matter
OF great convenience to the people, and
would result in saving to the lax
payers Of the entire county, a propO-
sition which cannot be disputed. The
statement made by the Standard, If al
lowed to go uncorrected, would place
MIR. ColquhOun in a false position be-
fore the people Of the valley. Every
man who attended the smoker will
bear the ERA out in its statement that
the editorial Of the Standard is abso-
lutely without foundation. Even in
his remarks complimcnting Judge
Doan for the stand taken by him for
tho enforcement OF the laws, Mr.. Col
quhoun made no reflections upon the
people of the valley. Mr.. Colquhoun,
like all other good people in the cast
end OF the county, realizes that there
are many, very many, good people in
the valley, who are anxious to see the
laws enforced, and who always do their
duty as jurymen. The recent mis-
carriage of justice at SolomOnville is
as greatly regretted by all OF the best
people of the valley as it is by those Of
the east end of the county. The ERA
regrets that an effort should be made
to work up II feeling between the peo-
pie OF the valley and those of the cast
end OF the county over this matter.
No possible good can como from it.
The ERA believes that the Standard
was misinformcd aud hopes that 1t will
correct It's misleading editorial.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

THE ERA has received much en-
enlargement, not only from the peo-
pie OF the county, but from the press
Of the territory in general, for the
manner in which it handled the Nc
Iutosh case. The management is
pleased that the course OF the paper
is endorsed, yet at the same time it
does not consider that it deserves any
especial credit. All newspapers should
be on the sido OF law and order, and
only express the sentiments OF the peo-
pie in condemning such ilagrant mis-
carriage of justice Is that above mem
toned. The ERA aspires to be The
Peoples Paper 1t will be ono OF
its aims to assist in building up pub
lie sentiment in the county against
crime and the criminal class. 1t may
DO big undertaking, but it can be ac-
complished. The period has arrived
n MD
not DO necessary for respected citi-
zen to put pistol in his pocket when
he goes to the postoffice for his mail.
The prosperity OF the community does
not depend upon the criminal class.
They are generally non-producers and
their prosecution is heavy burden 10
the taxpayer. They must be made to
respect the laws of civilized country.
A few good round sentences, aud what
would be still better, several judicial
hangings. would accomplish great
things for this county. This most de.
sirable result can only be secured by
iuries of business men and other rep
resentative citizens, men who cannot
be approached or Swayed by undue
influence" There are many such citi-
zens in this county, and with them
rests the grave responsibility OF regu-
latin. these matters.
The copper era., 1902-05-08
Program Of May Day Celebration
|. at Franklin.

Meeting at the church house at $50 n IN
under the directions of Geo. II. Gale, as orator
of the day.
Singing by the choir.
Prayer 10y the Chaplin, Nephi Packer.
5 Sin ginG by the choir.
Why we celebrate May day by w. T. Gale
Song by Ora GilIland and Ella Clause.
s Reading by Halle Louis.
Recitation by Joseph Elledge,
10 Song by the Stephens sisters
IL Recitation by Barbara Packer.
II Reading by Frederick ChlarsOn.
IL Song by six little girls namely: Annie and
Laura Nations. Laura Gale, Annie Assay, ANNE
Gililand and Pearl Smith under the directions
of Lizzie Davidson.
il Reading by Mary NJ. Losie.
Is Recitation by Maggie Marcel.
I6 Song by Epson Packer.
Il Reading by Laura Elledge.
IS Recitation by Alph Glispie.
10 Music by the String band, James Gale ct al
20 Remarks by I. J. Nations.
81 Quartet by Lizzie Davidson ct al.
- Recitation by Usula wilkins.
% Comic recitation by Jockey ;. Branham.
81 Reading by Sarah Thompson.
p Music by Katie Davidson.
&c Song b. Ellen Layton and Kasie Glispie
q Recitation by Lizzie Wilker.
% Growing of the queen. Hilda Kartchner
by jamie Nations and Annie Gilliland, under
the direction Of Lizzie Davidson. Maids of
honor, Mac Gale, Kittie Davidson, Ruthic Max
well and Annie Nations.
% Grading of the May Pole by eight boys and
eight girls, Elsa Kartchncr, Ethel and Jamie
Clause. Annie Gale, FORTS stewart, Alta Max
well. Dora Trcnary. Noah Layton Boys-Milo
Gale, Floyd Thompson, Earnest GliSpic, Jim
Nations, Henry Kartchner, Bailey Maxwell,
Archie Cililand and Jim Wclkcr under the di-
rectionS of Laura Elledge.
50 Picnic.
A dance for the children at p, III. Ball
game and sports of all kinds in the afternoon.
A dance for the adults ut night by order OF
program committee Sarah Thompson, Eison
Packer, Maggie Aerrcll, Lizzie Davidson, Laura
Ellcdgeand W. T. Gale
The copper era., 1902-05-08

THE acquittal of John Childers, the
gambler who killed Tom Heflin,
one OF Silver City's most prominent
lawyers, some months ago, cost Child
ers' father the handsome sum of $4,000.
This statement was made by the old
gentleman himself. The acquittal
cost too much money, but Mr.. Childers,
having plenty OF money, and being of
n liberal disposition, is perhaps very
well satisfied with the result. How
ever, it is apt to prove a hardship on
some other bad man from Texas"
with the straight shooting habit, who
does not happen to have father so
well fixed with ready cash. Mr.. Child
ers has set such a rapid pace that 9TH
ers may not be able to follow.
The copper era., 1902-05-08
Presentation to Supt. Nicholas.

From the Morencl Standard.
Saturday, April 10Th, Will always be
regarded by Supt. Paul Nicholas, OF
the Arizona Copper company, "a one OF
the red letter days OF his life. Some
time ago it became known that Mr..
Nicholas would take an extended leave
o. absence, and movement was begun
among the men who are under his
charge to give him and his good wife
some substantial token Of their esteem.
With this end in view 4 magnificent
solid silver service vas purchased and
Saturday last was the time appointed
for its presentation. At 5 p. m. large
crowd gathered on the third floor of
the new Longfellow store, which was
decorated suitably for the occasion, to
witness the exercises, incident to the
prese ntation.
A program had been arranged by
the committee having charge of the
affair and this proved highly interest
ing TO those who were present.
The presentation was made by Mr..
Thomas II. Clark, life long friend of
Mr.. Nicholas, who spoke in happy
vein Of Mr.. Mic holas' success as SUI
perinteYdent and the areat regard in
which he is held, both Dy the citizens
of Graham county and the men under
his charge. He referred tOuchingly
to the esteem with which Mrs. Mich
olas is also regarded in this community.
Mr.. Nicholas responded to the re-
marks OF Mr.. Clark with splendid APP
propriateness and expressed the appre-
citation OF both himself and wife for the
distinguished mark OF esteem that had
be en- conferred upon them.
The copper era., 1902-05-08
CHARLES ". SHANNON.
From the Tucson Citizen.

/ rom the tucson IlUJeu
THE COPPER ERA, OF Clifton, q
sound and conservative Democratic
newspaper, has been taking a survey
of the Arizona Congressional field, and
rounding up the eligibles. Our es-
teemed Clifton contemporary men
tions the names Of seven or eight Dem
ocrats who are regarded as good ma
terial for Congress, and sums up the
review with this conclusions:
G.. ". Shannon is the logical candi-
date. In ability he is the peer OF any
man whose name has been mentioned,
ana his record. both as politician and
a citizen, is absolutely without a flaw.
His nomination would harmonic the
warning factions OF the party. He is
strong with all classes and no man has
a larger personal following in the
Territory. His nomination would b.
equivalent TO an election, and it would
be just recognition o. past services
TO the party.
Every word OF which is true. There
is no better Democrat in Arizona than
Charles VI. Shannon. There is not a
man in Arizona who has higher idea
OF public servants responsibility to
the pSS-se. There is-so man 7denti-
fed politics iona who has
8 % --Jurty1-2--tii15s anu I'M
der all Gin .'mstances more unselish
and a More earnest support. Mr..
Shannon has discharged every public
duty with which he has been entrust-
ed with ability. Every act of his life
has been marked with integrity. a high
sense OF honor and Unfailing loyalty TO
his friends. He is endowed with the
habits OF industry and perseverance.
He has clear mind and keen intelli
gence. Either as a representative or
delegate to congress he would be an
admirable choice, and Arizona could
boast OF faithful and efficient repre-
scntation in the federal assembly, and
the Democratic party be assured OF
having its opinion voiced by man
who never did and never will waver in
his fidelity to the doctrines of jefferson.
The copper era., 1902-05-08
Base Ball.

The Clifton and Norenci teams
played practice game Sunday last on
the Clifton diamond, which resulted in
4 score of 10 > in favor Of Clifton.
Moreuci was shut out until the last
half OF the ninth inning, when they
scored two runs on a clever steal, with
two men out and two strikes on the
batsman. It was decidedly the best
game OF the season.
Clifton was shy man for the pitch
cr's box, which was filled by Morenci
man, recently from Colorado. He did
soma excellent work by striking out
almost every man on the team. The
Clifton boys gave him perfect support
from start to finish and also used tie
"stick" with skill.
Another game will be played Sunday
next by the same teams, with tho eX-
ception of the pitchers, land a good
game can be expected.
The Clifton team is getting in trim
for the Globe game, which will take
place on the 18th instant. While the
boys are working hard to get practice,
they are also making an effort to raise
enough money to purchase new uni
forms. The present combination OF
uniforms is not very good card for
camp like Clifton, especially when the
BOYS go away from home. Therefore
all the business men should be sure to
get their names on the subscription
list and help the boys along. All do
nations will be highly appreciated and
LOUDLY repaid if amusement is worth
ANYTHING.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

THE ERA has been requested by
several prominent citizens to suggest
the name OF John J. Birdno, the
talented editor OF the Graham Guar
dian, as an available candidate for the
Council form Graham county. Mr.Bird-
no is too we'll known to need an intro
duction, or words of praise from the
ERA. He is thoroughly competent,
deserves much from the democratic
party, and like all newspaper men, he
is wealthy, and can therefore afford to
spend few months at Phoenix.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

GOVERNOR MURPHY'S resignation
was most timely. Had it been delay
ed u few days, the chances are that
the governor would have been remov-
ed. The resignation will be accepted
and it is almost a settled fact that
Colonel Brodie, of Rough Rider fame,
will succeed Murphy on his retirement.
The Murphy administration goes out
in disgrace ana scandal. Let US hope
that its like may never again DO seen
in Arizona. LATER-Last nights pa
pers announced the appointment OF
Colonel Brodie as governor of Arizona.
The copper era., 1902-05-08
Seattle Rheumatism Cured After
Fourteen Years of Suffering.

az have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years" says
Josh Edgar, OF Germantown, Cal. II
was able to be around but constantly
suffered. / tried everything | could
hear Of and at last was told to try
Chamberlain Pain Balm, which / did
and was Immediately relieved and in a
short time cured, and l am happy to
say it has not since returned" Why
not use this liniment and get well?
1t is for sale by all dealers in medicine.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

KEEN ST. CHARLES, the intrepid
editor of Our Mineral Wealth, pub
lished at Kingman, who sued the Phoc-
nix Republican for $50, 900 damages for
printing telegram which denounced
him as an anarchist, was awarded $3.50
damages. The telegram was sent from
Kingman soon after the assassination
of President Mckinley. Keen offered
to dismiss the suit il the Republican
would announce the name OF the COR
respondent, but realizing that war would
be declared the management of the
Republican, wisely declined the in
formation. During the trial the name
of the correspondent was made public,
but it is 70 be hoped that St. Charles
has cooled of a little. The editor is to
be congratulated on establishing his
innocence of the charge OF being an
anarchist
The copper era., 1902-05-08

THE FL Paso newspapers build so
many new railroads, on paper, that it
is difficult to keep up with them. The
latest which is Of interest to Clifton, is
as follows: From sources OF compe-
tent knowledge word comes that the
proposed Durango and Clifton railroad
is in Il fair way to successful financing
and construction. The road will run
from Durango south to the headwaters
of the ella river, thence to Duncan on
the Lordsburg road, where connection
is made to Clifton and Morenci, and
via Lordsburg and Hachita and the
Southern Pacific and FL Paso and
The copper era., 1902-05-08

Mechanical Engineers. Great de-
mand for them. Support yourself
while learning. Particulars address j..
II. Cox, Clifton.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

Stamp photos for p cents per dozen
for one week, commencing Sunday
next, at Risdon's.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

A very complete stock of Fancy
S J. Forbes
The copper era., 1902-05-08

What's your trade? Get the highest
position in it, How? Call on or write
the agent of the /. c. ;.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

I'll The kind that puts them
AMI klIlnn out of business. At K. j.
AAo -A-A-oA NOunG's.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

Up-to-dato line of straw hats for men
| and BOYS. Elbie 5. Smith.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

Dotted Swiss Laces, Applique, Lin
ems. etc. ). J. Forbes.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

GEORGE COLE, who shot to death
an unarmed citizen in Ell Paso, was
given five years sentence. We'll, that
is IL little better than nothing. Cole
WAS so well pleased with it that he
asked to be sentenced at once
The copper era., 1902-05-08

Up-to-date finishings and latest
mounts, at Risdon's, opposite Clifton
Hotel.
Ranchers' and Miners Supplies, at
5. J. Forbes.
The copper era., 1902-05-08

David O'Neil, an old time Californian,
who has been in the employ of the
Cananea Copper. company, arrived
a ONE last week. He was the head
,cksmith foSA<< 1npany and gent
out on the strike with the other me-
chanics and machinists. Henry Malta
more, who was the chief boilermaker
for the same company, also arrived in
Clifton, and is now at work for the a.
c. company. He reports that four of
the compauy's six furnaces have been
shut down on account of the strike.
The company has been trying to get
men to take the place of the strikers,
but so far have not been successful,
though they are now offering fifty
cente per hour, which is the amount
the men struck for. In all, more than
two hundred machinists, boilermakers
ard black miths quit the company 5
employ. Mr.. O'Neil will spend his
time for the next few months in erect
ing brick block on his lot on Copper
avenue.
The copper era., 1902-05-08
ADVERTISING RATES.

Obituary Notices over IL lines and Cards Of
Thanks charged for at the regular rates
The following scale Of prices has been adopt
cd by the ERA on legal advertising:
Patent mining notices, per inch 40 ia
The copper era., 1902-05-08
Wanted.

For Clifton and Morenci Steam
Laundry, several good hand-ironers.
Apply to +. G. Raber, Clifton.
The Newark journal., 1902-02-07
Burned to Death.

Halena, Feb. 3.-Al Batson, for fifteen years the head press man at the Arkansas Cotton Oil Company's mill in this city. met with horrible death last night at late hour. Batson and hls partner, Tom McNeal, kept bach m a.sma.i Il mouse near the mill iii which they were employed. Last night they went home late. After ward McNeal left the house to re- trrp to nearby saloon and while he was there an alarm of fire was turned in. It proved to be the home ia which he had left his companion. The shanty burned down before McNeal could get back home. When he returned, however, he told the firemen, and they soon found the charred re- mains of the unfortunate man.
The Newark journal., 1902-02-07
Kicked by a Horse.

Hot Springs, Feb. Lena Orril, the thirteen -year-old daugh- ter of Capt. John Orril, a promi- nent farmer of this county, was today kicked in the head by D blind horse and fatally injured. The skull just above the left eye was fractured and almost two spoons full of brain matter had oozed out when the Drs. Berry, who were
 hastily summoned from town, ar rived, yet the young girl was perfectly conscious and apparently in no pain whatever. Drs. Berry state the case IS a most marvellous one, inasmuch as all such blows almost invariably result in almost instant death, while Miss Orril talked to them while they were dressing the wound and told just
 how "Old Bold Charley" kicked her. She cannot possibly recover.
The Newark journal., 1902-02-07
Bought by the Frisco.

It is pretty generally understood now that the Frisco railroad has bought the $. M. & A. railroad and will push the extension from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis and put the entire road in first-class condition. There is also talk that the road, the coming year will be extended from Pocahontas by way| of Black Rock, thence on to Fort Smith. The Frisco has aNs bought several short roads nersvo Cape Girardeau and Memphis and will soon havo direct line from St. Louis to Memphis. Then there is also rumor that the Frisco will secure the Culver log road at Sedgwick and extend one arnLto Newport and the other to Para gould. People are just beginning to relizelthat the Frisco is to be one ofythe mightiest railroad sys- temsof the age.
The Newark journal., 1902-02-07

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, but it has not been definitely determined whether they will make all organized fight against its ratification. The House will also have a say in the matter, as an appropriation of s, ,000,0 900 will be necessary to put the treaty into effect.
 WAS LITTLE PREMATURE.
 It seems that Col. Sam Parker, who was Queen Lil's prime mln- ister when she was depased. was a little premature n announcing that he lad been appointed to succeed Gov Dole, of Hawaii, or else the friends of what is known as the missionary element. have succeeded in holding up the nat ter, At any rate, 1t las been officially given out, by order of Mir. Roosevelt, that Hawaiian af- fairs are under consideration, but that no conclusion has been reach ed as to whether any changes will be made and that the governor snip has not been given or even offered to anyone. Thls will probably mean that Col. Parker, who Is the Hawaiian member oe the Republican National Commit tee, will hei eater act with Han- na anti Roosevelt machine.
 WANTS CONSTITUTION TO FOLLOW Senator Teller offered ar amendment to the Philippine tar if hll providing "that the con
 stltution aud all laws of th, l United States winch are not local
 ly inapplicable shall have the
 same force and effect within th'
The Newark journal., 1902-02-07
WASHIdTON POLITICAL CHAT
Swift's News Bureau. l

Swift's News Bureau.
 Washington, y. C., February 3. 1
 The democrats of the House arc wise in keeping the republi- cans guessing as to their attitude on reciprocity for Cuba. The adj ministration is bringing all the pressure it has at it's com maEd to bear upon those republicans who are opposing Cuban reciprocity, but the opposition is still active and the question may result in dividing the republicans into ad- ministration and anti-administra- ton factions. Therefore it. is good policy for the democrats to keep on "sawlng wool" and watching for opportunities to pull something out of the final scramble that will be beneficial to the democratic patty til this yea s congressional campaign, aud they are doing I. Unless the republi- cans get together on this question it will he in the power of the dem ocrais iil the House t0 say whetL er Cuba shall have reciprocity or not Republicans enough to mako majority of the House have sought to mske all alliance with the demnctats against Cuban rec ii,fncity, bat the democratic lead rs do not consider that the tnle has vel ec,me for them to >3oM their hand.
 1 OPPOSED TO THEIR PURCHASE, Many democratic senators arc opposed to tha treaty for the pur chase Of the Danish Islands hich Is uow in tue hands oi tn.
The Newark journal., 1902-02-07
ttTHE RIGHT ARMoF CIvILIzATIoN. .t

It is true that the revival of learning that closed tEe long peri cd of general ignorance known as the Dark Ages, proceeded tue newspaper, hut 1t was as John the Baptist preceded Christ. Print ing and books were merely pre- palatory stages of the great reyo- lu,ion that has resulted, in this age and in our country, i'll nearly fifty papers annually for every man, woman and child over the age of four years.
 The newspapers of all civilized countries are what have made.civ- ization possible. During the darkest period of the Dark Ages, there was great learning-men of mighty minds who spent their lives in study but these were few and their pre- eroinence depended largely upon the marked contrast which they presented to the great masses of dense ignorance which prevailed all about them. General enlightenment CT what we now call civilization was then impossible because there were not teachers enough to reach be- yond tbe walls of the monasteries. As matter of fact the learned friars were little jealous of their learning because their pow CT over the masseo depended IS much upon the ignorance of the masses as their own attainments. Books were beyond the reach of the massess, by reason of their great cost and the abject poverty of the people, and hence were in- capable of spreading civilization far beyond the walls of the few libraries then in existence. There fore we conclude that civilization is the work of the newspaper, a view that is fully confirmed by the fact that, the world over, the civ ilization of every nation is in di> rect proportion to the number of newspapers printed therein, aud the extent of their circulation. Compare Germany, with some thing over 5000 newspapers, with Spain, which has $50; Great