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The copper era., 1903-09-24

Cal Weaver, an old timer OF his
section, who spent the past two years
in Missouri, returned this week to do
the work on his claims in the May
flower district. Gals personal appear
ance would indicate that he had been
/ wing on the fat OF the land in old
Missouri. but at the same time he says
be j. glad to get back to the land OF
sunshine
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Alcnzo Packer re-
turned home last Thursday. They
have been in Los Angeles since last
spring. When they left here Mrs.
Packer was considered hopeless in
valid. She entered the California hos
pital and underwent an operation and
about fifty gaIlotones were removed.
After the operation very little hope
was entertained for her recovery. but
she got we'll and is now rapidly regain
ing her former strcng
The copper era., 1903-09-24

John r. Skinner, carpenter in the
employ OF the \. G. company, who has
been employed at Lordsburg for some
time past, spent Saturday and sunday
in Clifton. He is now at work for the
company at Guthrie.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Probate Judge Little and Mrs.
Emma Dick, we're married at Everett.
Washington last week They will
make their home at Solomonville,
where the Judge already has cozy
cottage all ready FOR housekeeping.
Judge Little is one OF the most promi-
nent citizens in Graham county. and
has bright future before him. The
ERA extends congratulations.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

FOR SALE-3.room dwelling house,
front and back porch. two lots with
improvements in Patterson ad. to
Clifton. y good chance to get nice
home cheap. G.. w. Caywood, City.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Jerome II. Vaughn, who has resided
in Arizona almost from the beginning,
Of several Indian battles on his person,
is preparing an article for the ERA on
the diamond fields OF Arizona. There
are no diamond fields in Arizona, but
there were at one time, or al least
there was great excitement over the
discovery of diamonds which had been
imported and planted IN Arizona soil.
1t was a clear case sailing" but it was
done 80 adroitly that the manipula-
tors made many millions of dollar, out
OF it before the fraud was detected.
1t will be an interesting story.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Says the Morenci L. Obrere: "On
last Sunday evening Mr.. and Mr.. J.
Z. Thompson Or Clifton gave an in
formal dinner at Hotel Morencl in
honor Or j. W. Palmer. secretary Of
the w. b. Thompson company OF Bo--
ton. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
f.. ". Hurd and Mr. j. f. Cleveland.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

NJ. l.. Linum, an inmate Of the
county hospital for the past two months,
died Wednesday evening. His death
was caused from consumption. He
was buried Thursday afternoon in the
local cemetery. His son, who is also
undergoing treatment at the hospital,
took charge Of the personal effects Of
the deceased. Mr.. Linum WAS entered
at the hospital from Clifton, where he
was a laborer. He has been sufferer
for long time and grateful death
has ended his trials.-Bulletin.
The copper era., 1903-09-24
MINES AND MINING.

L. \. Dunham. manager Of the
Clifton Consolidated Copper company,
returned Tuesday last from business
trip 70 New York.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

The public schools of Metcalf opened
Monday last, under the management Of
Miss Sophia Shirley, assisted by Miss
Sncdeckcr. The attendance for the
first day was Zoe. but this will be in
creased to about 800, The school trus-
tees have rented the large Mexican
hall for one year which will accommo-
date all OF the children OF the district.
The attendance this year will be three
or four times greater than last year,
which will give the district ample
funds for next year, school MctcaIf
Is in need of school building, but
that will come in time.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Mr.. wilkins, Of Duncan, spent sew
eral days of the past week visiting
friends in both Clifton and Moren i.
While in town he made the ERA a
pleasant call and informed the re-
porter that Duncan was enjoying a
wave of prosperity at the present date.
All the farmers on the lila made good
crops, there being an abundance of
water The alfalfa crop was the best
in years, i've cuttings being made. y
few more such crops and the Duncan
country viii be what has always been
prophetiHed, a model town filled with Il
lot Of good citizens.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Sergeant VIM. Sparks. Of the
ranger force, who has been doing SER
vice in thi. section with two or three
assistants for some weeks past, and
states that he thinks the ranger force.
rs well n the local officers, are being
treated unfairly by the Morencj Stan
dard, which has been pounding them
pretty hard for not disarming people
who carry guns. Mr.. Sparks says
that the instructions of the rangers are
very explicit on this point and that
they have been carry ing out their in
Structions To the very letter of the law.
He further says that il the editor OF
the Standard will be kind enough to
point out or call the attention OF the
rangers to people who are carrying
guns who have no right to do so, that
they will be arrested at once and
brought before the justice OF the peace
for trial The rangers are trying to
do their duty and have been inStru-
mental in Kidding the country of many
outlaws. and they should receive the
encouragement and support OF the
citizens and the newspapers.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

r. T.. Weaver and Miss Ida Gillespie
were united in marriage Saturday last,
Judge Boylcs officiating.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

c. a Ross, president Of the Stan
dard Copper mines, will arrive in
Clifton Saturday next, and will re-
main some time looking after the com
panv : busires-.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Nromb X shannon continue to ham
u'e the choicest range and refrigerated
meats. Telephone IS.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

FoR SALE-A good house about 20
yards back of !. * y. Smiths store,
Clifton. Arizona on lot 10, consisting
of 3 good->ized rooms and Il kitchen.
Rents for 5000 FER month. Apply TO
Paul Becker. Morenci, Arizona.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham, fresh
oysters at Central Market.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

W. 3. Thompson. president OF the
". b. Thompson company, OF Boston,
arrived Monday last TO look after his
varied Interests In this section.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

ifol' Prcttymao, proprietor Of the
Academy-opera house, i enlar.inr his
pavilion, and also putting in electric
''Sn'S aud foot lights on the stage. lie
expects To give the public some first
e."sN entertainments during the win
Ter. lie has already made dates for
several nigh class companies. one of
which carries thirty people.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Good lime foT disInfecting purposes.
in any quantity. delivered TO your
house by ). J. For bes.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Dressma&ing and sewing Of all
kinds at reasonable prices. Mrs. +.
*. Smith next door to Copper Era
The copper era., 1903-09-24

VIM. Whipple returned this week
from prospecting trip through the
northern part OF tn territory, where
he spent two months. He put in a
considerable portion Of his time along
the Colorado river and its tributaries,
and was so well pleased with the coun-
try that he will make another trip in
the near future. He has promised the
ERA AN article descriptive of his ex-
periences ana impressions of the
country.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

In case OF food or fire it is a conso-
lation TO know that your valuable
papers are stored in a safety deposit
box at the ella Valley Rank & Trust
COMPANY
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Evervthingueat and clean at Central
Market.
Kodak finishing and kodak supplies
at Risdou's, opposite Clifton hotel.
LOST-Two stick pins between post
office and Clifton Hotel. y reward
will he paid for their return to DR.. l..
y. w. Burtch.
Wauted-Bright boy to carry mess
ages for telephone Office. Apply at
Office.
Is it fair to ask anyone to go on
your bond when you can purchase
such accommodation from !. f..
Thompson, agent American Surety
Company?
The copper era., 1903-09-24
MINOR MENTION


@ Ill
- pniuin-o, b.- rc-i.rad hi.
.';,.an ,f,b tbc Shannon Gamer
com I'"''
r. W. Baylor Il no" chief book
keeper for the Crono * shannon
meat market.
one "' our ''''''' " ,7''',- ~ T. no"
""e'' "' '''' '' wv VII " u III
to o"''' " mum
clifton f. Getting TO be quite a
f.,,. ,,,rr Three dance. was the
re'o'" ''' ''7
= !. lvo,y.. and l1i-. Ida Gillespie
..,ri,od in narrfa,,. Saturday last
r.do. EovI.- oniciatino.
.,o "a e.. ..,.
county '''7
c"I'd o' 7'.'o'' 49, '''' o'''S
in excess OIL '"''''' y ais
49,. Cl.t,o -.hooj. i sick with fever
,n..l- III du,i.-a,.e hrinu looked
'n.. h.. ,ri.. tl,tb,.ync Deck.
,,.,.,.. p...,,.,,,.,, c.ho ,yo,.l-ed for
'ne ~ - '''''' i''''' ~. ,'(,'iI..7, y
VIII D." ''%,t'." u" tn -, 5-,h M u',US ~
80 '''''
Prof pr.ttvman is building a new
,;a ,..,,, -, III homo IN North
~ ~
follow tins plan me town "ou'u present
ulneren' appearances
nv. ,,..,......,...,;.... .., Coi,.o,, c,,,,o
~ il;.,,,,, Lan -, u,a Ht@,ioan
"o9'
nan Oh o""9c O'e'N o'I0 "U i'''U
week. Those who attended state that
Mr.. Adam, machinist who re-
, 10y "o'NGo oN 'n' 'a'ne IN concen-
~ w. d. 10 '''or.'u dead lie
,.,,.. ''''"'c was tue
Jc,cr, * Teal worp awarded tho oo,,-
bridoc acro.. .Ea cn ''' ,,,. % " ne"
Tb.rri.,'.,.,..','..., -" ,'''io" RIVER
$500, which WAS the lowest bid bid u ''oV -
Church Scryiccs.-Sunday morninc
II, subject "Chri-tain Amor" even
inc ,rr.vir, Commensurate. An
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Clifton j. getting to be quite a
society town. Three dances was the
record for last week.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

pr. W. F. Fales has his Office over
Young Pharmacy.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Prof. o. .. Colcbauk. principal of
fine Clifton schools, il sick with fever
this week His duties are being looked
after bv Miss Kathrync Deck.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

one OF our readers wishes to know
where be can buy It good lot on which
to build IL home.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

VIII Wood and Col Rocky smith re-
turned last week from oklahoma
"nere they shipped two car loads of
range horses, which they sold to the
,"ru'rS' They report having done
IaiI'y well ON TIA, shipment. They
VII PNt up another shipment sometime
The copper era., 1903-09-24

the w. Is. Thompson COMPANY Of Bos-
ton. Is spending few day in this sec
ton, looking after the company's min
ing interests. He will leave in a few
days FOR Mexico on business for the
company.
Al Rosecrans, general manager of
the Standard Copper mines and W. a.
: Leonard, vice-president of the COM
pany left this morning for Ell Pa=o
where they will meet c. A. Ross,
president OF the company, who has
just arrived from London. y meeting
Of the directors Of the company will
be held on Saturday and secretary
and treasurer appointed to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of c. p.
Rosecrans. All parties having stock
TO transfer should leave it with Mr.
Leonard, in order to secure their divi-
dend, which will be paid On or about
, the Both instant. Owing to the death
of the secretary it is possible that the
dividend may be delayed few days.
but checks will be issued Just a. soon
a7 the transfers Of the stock can be
made.
1t is now generally understood that
the Zig merger which has been on for
some months past between the New
England and the Clifton Consolidated
companies is practically completed
For some time past both properties
have been closed down pending the
completion OF the deal whereby they
were to pass under the control OF one
management. The closing down of
those properties has had Il tendency to
make dull times in that part of the dis
trict and also in Clifton. As all obsta-
Giles in the way of the merger have at
last been removed, it is eXpec ted that
work will soon be resumed on much
bigger scale than heretofore. The ERA
Is not advised as to the plans of the
new company but it seems to be gcner-
ally understood that a complete plant
for the reduction of copper ores will be
erected during the coming winter.
The company has a large body of high
grade ore developed in its mines. AS
well as a vast tonnage OF ore which
will average from & to 10 per cent.
ThoS. 7. Taylor, president of the
Stevens Copper company, arrived last
week from his home at Bridgeport,
Conn. Mr.. Taylor comes for the pur-
pose OF inspecting the mines and as
certaining the needs of the company.
Since his arrival he teIegraphed for a
power drilling plant, which will soon
be installed on the mines. This will
greatly facilitate the development
work. and should have been installed
long ago. \ considerable amount of
trouble has been had with the gasoline
engine at the mine, hence a new steam
engine was recently ordered, which
will be more reliable. The main
working shaft is now making con-
siderable amount OF water. which is
increasing as depth Is obtained.
Charles Stevens, superintendent of the
mines, i Of the opinion that the mine
will soon he able to furnish water sutii
Gent for small concentrating plant,
which would prove Of great advan-
tage to the company. MIR. Stevens i,
well satisfied with development work
for the past year, but va, greatly
Handicapped by lack of power to
handle the water in the mine. With
the installation of the new steam en-
CINE and new pump. and the new drill
ing plant, he will soon have things
humming around the camp.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Charles Prcttymau, who worked for
the \. G. company several years ago,
will be married to Miss Mccullough,
at Ennis. TcNa-, ON the 21th instant.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

+. Probert, consulting engineer for
the w b. Thompson company Of Bos-
ton. Is spending few day in this sec
ton, looking after the company's min
ing interests. He will leave in few
days FOR Mexico on business for the
company.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Church Seryices.-Sunday morning
H. subject "Chri-tain Amor" even
Ing service, Communion. All church
people of what ever denomination are
invited to attend and ttke part in this
service. sunday School 10 am.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Prof. Prcttymau is building new
fence in front of his home in North
Clifton. II all other citizens would
follow this plan the town would present
a different appearance.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

f. W. Baylor is now chief book
keeper for the Cromb * Shannon
The copper era., 1903-09-24

J. G. Phillip-on ha- resigned his
position with the Shannon Copper
The copper era., 1903-09-24

letters * Teal were awarded the con-
tract for the construction OF a new
bridge across the San Simon river.
ne price stipulated in the contract Is
al-OO which WAS the lowest bid.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

The Mexican ladies Of Clifton gave a
most enjoyable ball at the Mexican
hall on Chase Creek one night last
week Those who attended state that
il was tie incest dance of the season.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Mr.. Adam. machinist who re-
ee"dy worked on the lathe in concern
traitor 40. ,, is reported dead. He
died in Mexico. Heart failure was the
Cuu-r.
The copper era., 1903-09-24

Everythingueat and clean at Central
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
TYRANNY, OPPRESSION
Some of the Things Judge Peas" ley Says Will Be Charged
 to Policemen.

Judge Peasley was asked to-day if he had made any progress in the matter Of the alleged charges against certain policemen, and he sad that he expect ed to be able to keep his word to the board of public safety by formally pre- senting charges at it's meeting to be held tomorrow evening. lie was asked If be cared to say how many policemen would be implicated, and he said that he could not say at present, but charges would be preferred against probably half dozen tomorrow eVen- ing and proceedings against some one of them would begin as soon as the board wished to take up the matter. That point would rest solely with the board. The board would then probably order the policemen concerned to ap- pear before it at a special meeting, and the proceedings would formally begin. This would mean long series of spe- cial meetings if the policemen are to be tried individually. s...
 "Ts there any other charge except neglect of duty to be brought against the policemenf" the judge was asked.
 "Oh, yes,s was his reply; 'sthey will be charged with acts of tyranny and oppression"
 "Au growing out of the strike?"
 "Yes. all growing out of the strike" was his answer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
British Immigrants Arrive.

ST. JOHN, N. B., April 13. - The steamer Lake Manitoba, with the, Barr party of British immigrants on board, docked yesterday. Two train loads of immigrants started for Saskatoon, in the northwest, last night. It has been stated that every quarter section of the townships that will be established would be given by the Canadian goy- ernment to Canadian or American who may be acquainted with the best methods of working the land to serve as an instructor to the Britishers. Rev. MT. Barr, leader of the party, says that they do not want any Americans. He denies that he has any feeling against Americans, but he says the idea which caught the British public was that of an all British colony, and this he pro- poses to carry out. Three townships will be formed. MT. Barr says there will be 1,5OO more Britishers out next month and 10000 next year, all for Saskatoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
Flooding Burrsing CoIliery.

SYDNEY, N S., April 13.-Through a sluice cut from dam made on the shore, of the Atlantic ocean and open ing into the old working, water is now pouring into the burning colliery No. 1 of the Dominion Coal company at the rate of nearly 3,500,0oo gallons per hour. The pit is flooded up to the sev- enth level, and there are four more levels to be flooded before the fire. is reached. This will require an estimated 0,0O0, ,0OO gallons of water The depth of water at the lower end of the pit is about TO feet, and it is backed up to- ward the shaft to distance of over 2,500 feet. It will take six more days to flood the mine to such an extent that the entire fire area is submerged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
PRESIDENT HUN'CI\G.

Big Game is Plenty i1 the Yellow stona.
 GARDINER, Mont, April 13.-Presi- dent Roosevelt has been hunting noun tain lions twenty-five miles from Yan- ceys, on Slough creek, and it is report ed that he killed one.
 In company with Major Pitcher, the acting superintendent of the park, and a guard of soldiers the president left Fort Yellowstone Thursday morning for Yanceys, fifteen miles east of Nam moth hot springs, whence he went to Slough creek.
 There are more elk and deer in that locality than in any other portion of, the park, and where the big game is most numerous there are also to gbe found the most mountain lions. The president will get plenty of opportuni- ties to shoot few wolves, as there are many of those big gray fellows in that section. The president will shoot no park, but lions, wolves and coyotes kill deer and elk and may be shot without violating the regulations.
 The president left Fort Yellowstone in excellent spirits. No members of the presidents party accompanied him to Yanceys. The trip was not an especial ly difficult one, as soldiers had broken trail through to the Yellowstone. From Yanceys the president probably will visit the lower falls, to which the soldiers also have broken trail.
 The weather was fairly good when the president left Fort Yellowstone on Thursday morning, but it turned bad later. It has been showing heavily since, and the cold is severe. Those who have been in the park many sea sons say that the weather is worse now than it ever was before, so far as white men know, at this time of year.
 President Roosevelt and Major Pitch CT will return to Fort Yellowstone to- morrow if the former carries out his present plans. He will leave there inn mediately on tour of the park and it is his intention to go through to the lake. The new snows will make. the trip more difficult than was antici- pated, but it is understood that the president proposes to make it if he has to travel on skis most of the way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
CLoUD6URsT AT PITTSBURGH
Great Damage Caused by Rain and --. Lightning.

Great Damage Caused by Rain and Lightning.
 PITTSBURG, April 13.-With terri flying gwiftness the thunderstorm which came cut of the west last even- miniature rivers through streets, food ing cellars and inficting damage that will reach thousands of dollars. One man was killed by lightning, and many buildings were struck.
 Irwin T. Wilson of Duboise, Pa, while walking from one building to another at the Dixmont Insane asylum, where he was employed, was struck down by bolt. He was dead when picked up. The congregation of Christ M. E. church in Center avenue was storm bound. The street for blocks was flooded Street car traffic was al- most entirely suspended in the eastern portions of the city. In Williamsburg the cloudburst poured through the val ley. People were driven into the sec ond stories of their homes.
 The loss to property in the Thirty seventh ward was great. A house in Coal street was almost swept from its foundation. Street car tracks were lost under two feet of water. Thou sands of feet of lumber were carried away from a Pitt street yard on the Pennsylvania railroad. A signal tower of the Pennsylvania railroad was struck by lightning, and the adjoining passenger station was fired.
 The only warning of the approaching storm visible to the thousands that were on the streets of the city was the sudden rush of clouds darkening the sky that a moment before was radiant with the Easter sun. In an instant torrents fell. Alarm swept through the city that the storm would be 8 repetition of the hurricane which de- scended upon Pittsburg on Easter day a year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
HEAD ON COLLISION.
%@uE Killed and Several Injured I'm
 Nova Scotia.


 WouK Killed and Several Injured In
 Nova Scotia.
 HALIFAX, N. S., April 13.-Four persons dead, two fatally hurt, at least one missing and several others slight ly injured is the record of a head on collision on the Intercolonial railway which occurred just before midnight near Windsor Junction, seventeen miles from Halifax.
 The wreck prostrated the poles and telegraph lines along the roadside and cut this city off from communication with the outside world for hours.
 The trains that were in collision were the Canadian Pacific railway ex- press No. 26 from Montreal for Hali- fax and a fast freight from Halifax for Montreal The conductor and driv- sr Of the freight had orders to take a siding at Windsor Junction and let the express cross, but for some unknown reason Driver Copeland of the freight ran past the Junction on the main line and met the express without an in- gtanfs warning two miles beyond. The freight was running twenty-five miles an hour and the express was two hours late and travelling about forty i've miles an hour at the time of the collision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
DEMOCRAT CONGRATULATED.
Because It Was Not Represented at
 Farley's Free Feed.

Because 1t Was Not Represented at
 Farley's Free Feed. Editor Democrat:
 Accept my congratulations for the great honor done you and your paper by the 'fsnub' given you in not being invited to the baked bean spread g1v- en Thursday night by Bouncer Farley. It was the highest tribute that could possibly be paid you. Did you no- tfce the Among Those Present." At torney Meigs must have felt right at honne in that bunch.
 What a big event that was for Wa terbury? Our looal republican organ gave it more prominence than the killing of three men on the battleship Iowa by bursting shell. The papers represented at the spread, however, were apparently not over enthusiastic, judging from the kindergarten talent they sent to the feast.
 Those present must have wanted a square meal badly when they consent ed to be guests to a man who lives on spoils obtained as he obtained his cash here in Waterbury,
 The Democrat didn't get three cheers from Farley's gang, but it is getting them daily in the hearts of all union men and their friends. Long life to you! Sincerely,
 l.. ABOR.