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MURDER IN THE HILLS.
Body of Unknown Man Found and
 Inquest Held.

4 Mexican came into town last Sat urday and reported that the body Of a dead man had been found in the hills about 15 miles north of Clifton. On Sunday Justice Boyles empanelled a jury and went to the scene and an in quest was held.
 The body was found under 2 pile Of brush with a wall Of stones thrown up in front of it. IL was that Of large man, 5 or 10 years Of age, so decom- posed that any recognition was impos- sible. A heavy, closely buttoned can vass coat indicated that the killing had occurred during cold weather and the condition Of the body showed that it had laid for many months.
 The cause Of death was not far to seek. The front and back of the coat and broken rib showed the passage Of q heavy pistol ball through the body.
 Nothing could be found to indicate the identity of the dead man. One theory is that it is that of a Mexican bad man who has been missing for several months. Justice Boyle holds to theory concerning which their is some tangible evidence, but does not care to speak of it at present. The jury has not yet returned a verdict. but is waiting for the collection Of some evidence.
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Chacon Sentenced to Hang.

Last Thursday, in the district court at Solomonvillc, Augu5tin Chacon was sentenced to suffer the death pen alty November 2l, 1901. His lawyers set up the plea that the law under which he was convicted had been re- peaied, which rendered his sentence void. Judge Doan held that the su- preme court had already passed on that question, which left him no alternative
 but to pronounce sentence. It was re- ported that the supreme court would
 be again appealed to and the pris- oners release asked for on habeas cor pus proceedings.
 George Chapman. an old time me- chanic and prospector of this section, arrived this week from Cananea and other points in Sonora, and reports that section as very lively, but says much sickness prevails at Cananea, on account Of the water, which seems to be strongly impre gnated with copper. While in that section he was shown letter from q we'll known former citi- zen of Douglas, who is now in Bolivia. The letter states that the writer has made an independent fortune placer mining there. He struck diggings which averaged 88 to the pan, and as soon as he made a little money he built rockers, and practically took out the gold by wholesale. The letter created much excitement in that sec ton, as the writer is well known and reliable. The writer says that Bolivia will soon be producing more gold than Africa and Alaska combined, which, however, would seem to be d pretty broad statement. There is now much mining activity in Bolivia, Peru and Chile, caused principally by the influx of American capital and American mining men.
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HACHITA NOTES.

There are three mercantile stores here now in operation, two saloons and one restaurant.
 The proposed water tank will be a model in its way. The box car tour ists' comfort will be looked after.
 The force of carpenters are now constructing a large double house for the agent and operator under the SUD- crvisor of MT. Jack SidcbOtham.
 Joe Leahy has constructed a store building 25x5O on the rear of his lot which he will use as store room when he builds his adobe or brick building later on.
 They are still pounding away at the well. They arc now down about 600 feet. They expect water in the near future. They have l500 feet of rope with plenty more in sight.
 Our waitress at the restaurant has knocked the gang silly. She has a way of outlying and kalsomining that would do credit to any artist along that line. She is a Colorado maduro when she wakes up, but after that, oh my
 Spike Hennessy, deputy grand tour ist, visited Hachita on his way to Douglas and Bis bee, communicating the semi-annual password to the fra ternity. He had been to Clifton con fcrring with District Deputy Boomer a1g Smith on important matters con- nected with the brotherhood.
 
 We had short visit from the ball team on their way to Bisbee. They talked as though they were confident Of winning some of the games, two days afterward they returned as dis consulate as did some of our boys who went hunting and only found prairie dogs to shoot at.
 The Union passenger and freight depots are now completed, with the exception of little paint work. The telegraph wires are in and the oper- ators at work. The office is model in every way, fine light and airy room with plenty oI desks and other con venieuces for handling the business Of the two roads. There is a passen- ger waiting room, baggage, buttery room and store room. The building covers a space of ground 60x3O feet. with caves extending feet over the huilding all around. It is one of the most substantial buildings in the terri tory,
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At SOlomOnville last Saturday Judge Doan refused the writ of mandamus to compel the supervisors to order county seat election in response to SatTord's petition. The decision is a victory for Solomonville, but pecul- far feature attaches to it. It appears that the court held that the board was in error in not ordering the election, but in-as-much as the mistake was an honest one no interfering order would be made. This puts the board in q po- sitiOn which the members do not rel ish. They had no interest in the mat ter whatever, except to do their duty as they SAW it and if they were wrong they would prefer to have been set right by the court. It is be- lieved however by q majority of the lawyers that on it's exact merits the petition would not stand the test of the courts
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PURELY PERSONAL

~ gl
 Frank Hoffman is attending court.
 T. 4. Fulton is at Solomouville at- tending court.
 N. L. Lewis left Sunday last for solomonviIle to attend court.
 Constable ". 4. Hamilton is at Solomonyille attending court
 Morris Buttner. formerly Of Morenci is now resident Of Cananea, Mexico.
 W. 4. Leonard and son Morgan left this morning for California, on pleas urs trip.
 Constable Jake Sollars left Tuesday morning for the county seat to attend court.
 Little Ferdena Parks Is spending the week at Solomonyille visiting her grandparents.
 Gus Williams, democratic candidate for assembly, spent Sunday in the Duncan country.
 Morris McAlpin is home from the county seat where ho spent last week attending court.
 Master Sidney Smith has been il for the past week, and it is feared that he has the typhoid fever
 MT. Davenport has arrived from St. Louis to t;n charge of the Young pharmacy s.,.21,-
 Mrs. j. :ThOmpsou arIeFcd from Los Angeles Wednesday to join her husband, the east side insurance man.
 L. W. Smith, representing Thos- Goggan & Bros, the great musical house ot Texas, is spending few days in Clifton.
 Joe Hill, Duncan's intrepid constable came up Monday night, and left the following day for Solomonville to at tend court.
 c. w. Beck left on Thursday for a trip through the valley in the inter- ests Of his candidacy for member of the council.
 c. c. Lynch, general manager Of the Blinn Lumber company with head quarters at Los Angeles, spent few days in Clifton this week.
 Ed Morrill, was up from Hachita last week to see his Clifton friends. He says Hachita has a great future. 
 Professor Hogan and Frank J. Gar ret. the republican candidates for su- perintendent and treasurer, spent Sun day in Clifton, and made many new friends.
 Chas. Conway, a first-class carpenter who recently moved to Hachita to work on the new depot and other spent Saturday and Sunday in Clifton.
 Adolph Solomon. one Of the promi nent citizens of Stafford is spending a few days in Clifton assisting Cashier Smith of the Gila Valley Bank and Trust company.
 J. T. McMahan. an employe of the ,oucentratoF~, MoNy for Wetum- ia, I. T., to join his wife, who is i'll. He will return to Clifton with his -amily as soon as possible.
 Mir. Franz of the firm of Becker Franz Co.,, returned last week from rip to Socorro county, New Mexico, where his firm conduct several exten- ,ive mercantile establishments.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Nonemaker ar lived from Solomonville Tuesday noon, having ridden up on horseback. MT. Nonemaker had been down to the county seat to serve on the grand jury.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Colquhoun and amily left for San Francisco Tuesday in their special car, Arizona. Mrs. Colquhoun and children will re-
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main away during the winter but Mr. Colquhoun will be absent but a few weeks
 Frank B. Laine returned from Solo, monyille Sunday. not being interested in the criminal cases now being tried. He will return later to .ook after sev- eral civil eases which will come up iu due time.
 James Harvey and Frank Ray left Tuesday for the Duncan country CD hunting expedition. Judging from the arsenal they carried, game will Dc scarce in that country for the next year or two.
 Mrs. C. E. Bull and daughter Grace, who spent the summer in California. arrived home Monday last. the picture of health. They had good time but like many others were glad 10 get back to Clifton.
 Robert Garner Currel. representing the Southwest Printer; Supply House Of Los Angeles, California. called on the ERA yesterday and secured an or der for gasoline engine and a fine line of new type.
 Supervisor Henry Henry Hill re- turned from the county seat Sunday, the board o! supervisors having con- cluded its session. Nr. Hill expects to visit the Fort Grant country be- tween now and election.
 William Climo, superintendent of the Shannon mines, left yesterday for California to take little much need- ed recreation. He has worked him. self down during the present summer, and has well earned a holiday.
 Mrs. Spann and son Sam, who has been quite sick with fever for some weeks past, left Monday last for their home at Silver. where Sam will recu- perate for a few weeks. Mrs. Spann thinks Of disposing of her property at Silver and then locating at Clifton.
 Mrs. Burtch arrived last week from her homo in Illinois to assist in nurs- ing her son, Dr. Burtch, who has been confined to his bed for the past two months with typhoid fever. He is now improving slowing, and hopes to be able to sit up in another week or two.
 Dr. Prick, the A. C. doctor at Met calf returned last weel; from Califor- nia, where he was united in marriage with one of CalifOrnia's fairest daugh- ters, who accompanied him home. The ERA, in company with the doctors many friends, extends congratulations to the happy couple.
 A. H. Goodell, sheriff of Grant county-and by the way most eff cient officer-came up Friday last on a short visit to his wife, who is spend ing a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Baylor Shannon. Mr. Goodell was greatly pleased with Clifton, and thinks he would like to live here.
 Dr. Hammer, who was formerly in charge of the Clifton hospital, and re- signed his position to take 8 post grad uate course in Chicago, returned this week, and expects to make his home here. His wife was quite sick in Chi cagO for many weeks, but has now re- covered, and will later join the doctor.
 c. R. Temple, for many years agent of the A. tt N. NJ. at Lordsburg, is spending few days in this section. He was recently nominated for county commissioner Of Grant county on the republican ticket, but found it neces- sary to decliiie the honor, a. he ex poets to devote a cOnsiC era ble portion of his time to the mining business.
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s. J. Forbes won the suit brought against him by Hunt Bros. on account Of his refusal to accept large ship ment of canned goods, in the district court last week. The suit has been in court for several years and at one time MT. Forbes had a thousand dollar judgment for damages against the company. This judgment was de- murred to and the demurrer sustained. Samples of the defective cans were in evidence before the court, where it was proven that about % per cent. were spoiled.
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Incorporation Necessary

| The death rate in Clifton averages ! from two to three a week, principally due to the lack Of sanitation, yet some people are not in favor of incorpor-
 ation-the only remedy for existing evils-because, forsooth, l. would cost
 them a few dollars per year in tax
 ation. This class of people usually
 care little for the comforts and pleas
 ant surroundings Of home life, and
 even less for the health and general
 happiness of the community. The
 climatic conditions Of Clifton. and its
 physical surroundings are none too in-
 viting, and if the town cannot be put
 into decent sanitary condition, then it
 will be hardly worth while for people
 to attempt to make permanent homes
 here. II conditions are not materially
 bettered in the near future, many now
 residing here will seek homes in more
 favored sections, and where there i5
 less danger Of losing some dear mem
 Der Of their family from dreadful ty
 phoid or smallpox, which are now ap-
 parently permanent residents Of tae
 camp. The ERA last week mentioned the subject Of incorporation, and open
 ed it's columns to the citizens for the
 discussion of this important question,
 but up until this good hour no one has
 responded. It Is this total lack Of pub
 lie spirit on the part Of Clifton people
 fah f. taHnnpaihla 4n
 for the present deplorable condition Of
 the town. The sentiment of a major ity Of the people of the town, is doubt less against incorporation, hence with out agitation-an educational cam paign, as it were-on behalf Of prop erty owners, present conditions will be allowed to continue, and the winter season slip by when q regular epidemic of typhoid fever, malaria, small pox and the Lord only knows what not, will be upon us. The ERA regrets exceedingly to refer to matters of this kind, but conditions are of such a serious nature that re- lief can only be hoped for except through an awakening Of public con- science, and immediate action. Moth ing can be accomplished individually. A unity of purpose must be had, and that can be secured only by incorpor- Gtion, and the issuance Of bonds for sewering the town. These bonds can be issued for twenty years, drawing q low rate Of interest, which will not prove hardship on anyone. Imme- diate relief can thus be bad, and peO- pie who came here years hence will assist in paying for these necessary improvements. An expensive city ad is not necessary. The mayor and members Of the council can serve without pay, as they do in many towns much larger than Clifton. Should the town be incorporated un der a special act of the legislature the franchise may be limited to property owners, which would place the control of affairs in the hands of responsible 1 people.
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Al the solicitation Of many friends hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office Of Justice Of the Peace Of Clifton precinct.
 EDWARD GOMEZ .
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hereby announce myself as candidate for v. election to the office Of Justice Of the Peace or Clifton Precinct No. 9. A. BOiLES,
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J. C. Gatti, of Morenci, who is buy ing cattle extensively for the Califor- mia market, called on the ERA this week, and asked it to announce that he is paying Sl4 for ones, SIS for twos, and S2l for threes, delivered on the A. X N. NJ. or at Lordsburg.
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w. T. Little, representing the St. Elmo Cigar company of Los Angeles, called on the ERA this week, and left orders for an advertisement. His com ptny believe in libera use of print CTS ink, which shows that their man aGemcut is level-headed. They manu- facture fins line of cigars, which they have placed on salo here with several dealers.
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hereby announce myself as candidate for Justice of the Peace Of Clifton precinct No. g. Graham county. NEIL MUNRO
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Frank Hudson and Nj. z. Elliot spent Sunday last hunting in the Gila valley. It was wicked thing to do, but no very great harm was done as they returned empty handed. They are said to be crack shots, but the fact that they returned without game would indicate that they are out of practice
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Miss Woodman, book keeper for the Gila Valley Bank, is quite sick this week and typhoid fever is feared
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hereby announce myself as a candidate for Justice Of the Peace of Clifton precinct
 LOUIS REAsHAU.
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Word comes from Solomonvillc that Felix Martinez has been convicted of stealing cattle from Ben Parks on Eagle creek.
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Greens stage line has had large business for several days past. Four and five stages each way were often re- nuircd.
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Read the financial statement Of the First National Bank, which appears in another column.
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I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office Of Justice Of the Peace of Clifton precinct A, ". MOORE.
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hereby announce myself as n candidate for the office Of constable Of Clifton precinct.
 JOHN PARKS
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Presbyterian Church. Sunday serv- ices lO:30 q. m., Christ Departs" eve nirg services 7:3O, "The Goodness of God" Sunday School D. m.
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Mrs. J. l.. Wilkins, who has been quite low with typhoid fever, is re- ported to be on the road of recovery. Last week she was not expected to live.
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For Justice of the Peace.

The ERA Is authorized 10 announce William F Beck as A candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace Of Clifton district.
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Miss Fcrbcr, sister to Louis Fer Der, has been very sick for the past week with typhoid, but Is now on the road to recovery.
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Just received q beautiful line Of ladies and children walk ng hats. The latest patterns at reasonable prices at The Blue Store.
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House for rent furnished. Apply to NJ. A. Ernest.
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hereby announce myself as candidate for Constable Of Clifton precinct.
 W A. HAMILTON.
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Benjamin l. Brown 33.50 hats fall styles now on sale at Tho Blue Store.
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The streets Of Clifton have been greatly improved during the past week. They have been covered with teacher tailings, which prevents tho dust from flying.
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Bin Bates and brother, Of Grant county brought in Il bunch of fine beef cattle for Everhardy & Slaughter last week. Bill reports cattle on the range in fairly good condition.
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Mrs. Jose Acosta, Of Chase Creek, died Saturday and was buried on the day following.
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Mrs. Nicholson, who for four years past has been engaged with the Fl Paso laundry, has now the manage mcnt of the Clifton & MOreuci steam landry.
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Justice Theo. Shirley, of Metcalf, managed to find time to visit Clifton this week. The judge is having some thing of q scrap" for reelection, but says he is in to q finish. The judge is "stayer" when he gets started.
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Archie Stewart, who has been in the employ of the A. C. company for the past few months, has resigned. and is now on the delivery wagon of the Beckcr-FranZ company.
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For Constable.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office Of Constable Of Clifton precinct
 JAKE SOLLARS.
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T. B. Inglis, clerk in the head office Of the A. c. Co.,, is down with typhoid fever,
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Miss Telefora Gomez, aged l6 years, died on the l2lh instant and was bur jed on Tuesday. The funeral was largely attended by the Mexican pop ulatiou, with whom the young lady was deservedly popular
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Just opened new and up to the hour line Of fancy bosom shirts for men. The Blue Store.
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Hon. Robt. F.. Morrison is announced to speak at Stafford Oct. 20 and at Cliff ton November lst. The hour selected for the meetings will be announced later. Clifton will be pleased to vol como Mir. Morrison.
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The Clifton & Morenci Steam Laun- dry having opened up in North Cliff ton under new management and new help is now prepared to do first class work in all departments Of laundering.
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] E. Helt's.
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A now school district has been form cd for South Clifton. School will be opened temporarily in the new Nor mon. church. As soon as convenient bonds will be issued and suitable school house erected.
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MINOR MENTION

Miss LaGrange, of Duncan, died on Monday last.
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Little Marjory, daughter Of MT. and Mrs w. C. Clemons, is sick with
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For Delegate 10 Congress. ss.-...--.---.-.-.- sI5 % For County Ofces -..--.-.---.-.- 10 % For Precinct offices. ......---..--.-- U
 All announcements must be accompanied by the cash.
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The Bazaar department store is preparing to greatly enlarge and i'm prove its building, and with that end Norte block, adjoining H. Katz's store, where the firm will do business until the contemplated improvements are made. It is also quite possible that both stores.
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Professor Hogan will act as cores pondent and agent for the ERA at Norenci. He is authorized to collect money on subscription and receipt for same. He will furnish the ERA with q weekly news letter from the city Of the mountains. Any favors shown him will be duly appreciated by the management of the ERA.
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Harry Simpson, carpenter in the employ of the A. c. company, was taken to the hospital last week and died on Monday afternoon Of this week. He was As years of age. He had re- sided in Clifton for the past year, and was well and fayorably known among the mechanics. He was to have been married during the coming holidays. The remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery on Tuesday.
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R. J. Young is fitting up a first-class drug store in North Clifton in the Red Cross building. Mr. Young has purchased very large holiday stock and finds that the two stores are neces- sary in which to give the goods proper display. The North Clifton store. will, however, be permanent and will be under the charge of Mir. Davenport, a registered pharmacist, recently from St T.OuiS
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Dr.. T. NJ. Smith returned this week from the Blue where he spent ten days in attendance upon James II. Cosper, who is quite low with typhoid fever. Mrs. Cosper only recently recovered from the same disease, and the doc tor reports that Miss Lula daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. T. Cosper is also down with the fever. Mir. Cosper has improved somewhat during the past few days, but his condition is still quite critical.
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Jack Sidebotham, who is in charge of the erection of the new depot build ing for the A. c. company at Hachita, spent Sunday in Clifton on visit to his family. It will be several months yet before the improvements contem- plated by the company at Hachita are completed. A large number of Cliff ton mechanics are employed on the work. Many new buildings are being erected at Hachita, including several which will be occupied by stores, sa looms, boarding houses, etc. Hachita in timo promises to be rival to both Lordsburg and Deming, as it is sur rounded by a good ranch and mining country
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-27
leo Gorge 10 Ohio RIvor.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 9o--An ice
gorge eight miles long has formed in
the Ohio river just above Louisville.
The ice began piling up against the
piers of the Big -Four railroad bridge,
In order to keep accessible the coal
barges tied up at pumpkin Patch
the Monongahela Coal Company's tow
boat Coal City kept channel clear as
far up as the Patch 1t is said other
gorges have formed in the river above.
One caused q rise of two feet and ten
inches in few hours at Madison, Ind.