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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

The First National Bank has purch-
ased the building adjoining the ella
Valley Bank and Trust company, now
occupied by Mac Smiths candy kitch-
en-, which will be torn down to make
room for 4 new budding for the bank,
the plans for which are now being
drawn. The bank has secured the
ally between the Candy Kitchen and
the Cabinet saloon, which will give
it plenty OF room for a frst-class build
inc.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

clifton got the wor>, ot /; az the
cock fights ~ Morencj Sunday last.
Norcuci winning six oUtot ojoc events.
However. 70 was only returning a por-
tyon " The money which the Clifton
Nats won long aEo. There was handi-
cap event between 9-pouud Norcuci
rooster ard q 5-round Clifton bjri for
purse 81 500 /, was such an an
even match THAT the Clifton boys re-
fused GO pai up money on him. When
she 6Sbt commenced she big follow
picked the ljtt,c one zap Icy ,he neck
and shook him Ike a cat would a
mouse. The l1,ic fellow while Sirox-
CLING IL FREQ himself, accjjcu,jy caught
his gait in his opponents neck. aud
the fight was over. Josu0v Martins
birds won every GSh' la which tacy
were entered. There V,U bl cock
hShunC at Martins pits. Chase crook.
one week from Sunday uCNt \ great
striuCcooy Is noticed IN financial cir
ClcS IN Certatu parts ~ Clifton this
week
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Ladies Store. North Clifton.
Fine line ladies shirt waists. just re-
ccivcd by J. r. Holt
W. W. +. FalcS has his Office over
NoGnc's Pharmacy.
F,r >alc or rcnt-One house and lot
In HlC> addition. Apply - Mrs. +.
sullivan.
Iadi,S-dor't fail to see the new
line ~ >hir, waiS,S, now being carried
ny !, 3. Holt.
The celebrated l.aprcte Shoc-the
best shoc on the maCket-nOw for sale
by J. T.. Holt, North Clifton,
Nap-a-rsu shoe>-heSj shoe made,
Cloth Shoes for ladies aud gents,
Chjldrcu'S Mexican Hats, Ladies Nice
Waists, etc. Call and see for your
SELF. NJ. HARNowTTz.
l.oSr-WouE Eack lost certificate on
train between Clifton and McicSlt
| SlO reward will Re pAjd for its return
u CONng Waugh laundry, Ciifton.
Ayi1onS. 4-S-lm
CrOnh 4 shannon continue 70 han
die the choicest range aud rcfrjgcratci
meats Telephone >.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Clipped beef. cold boiled ham. fresh
oysters st Central Market.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

a. f. Johns, OF san Francisco, who
spent some time here last fall investi-
eating the practicable OF putting
in an electrical power plant on the
Blue, has returned TO Clifton, and Is
now preparing to make the prelimi-
nary surveys for the plant, which will
be located on the Blue and the power
cabled to Clifton and Morenci. The
gated, and it has been found TO be en-
tirely practicable. MIR. Johns is
backed by ample capital, and as soon
as the surveys have been completed he
and the construction of the plant. As
before stated in the ERA, n plant OF
this kind means much for this district,
AS it means cheaper power, and that
means cheaper mining and increased
dividends. This power can also be
cabled to the mines and used for hoist
ing or driving drills, etc. Mr.. Johns
also expects to cable the power TO the
Duncan country, where it can be used
by individual farmers for pumping
water, rs is now done in California.
MIR. Johns says that electrical power
can he furnished for pumps for less
money than the farmers can keep up
their bitches, and then permanent
water for irrigation is always guar
antcCd.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Don't fail 10 see Hollis millinery
Finest in towu.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

FoR SAJT-T Two houses IN iron; ~
BAZAAR store. Chase crock Call on
navia EoiA. Stpropcvty. 4-SS-4
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Risdou's photographs are uN "a date
See his woyk and gct his prices before
going clscwhcrc.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Sowing wanted Mrs Mae Emerson.
Fine lime ladies walking skirts
Just rcCctVcJ-H. Kat.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

IN elegant ,lrc ~ now millinery.
Wp.to-date IN style, aud vS3>ooahlc in
pricC, At !, r.. HNitS.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Church Services. sunday II a. M,
subject "Our spirit" 1870 p. M, "Tho
Tenth Commandments Sunday School
IOa. IN. All will bo made welcome at
all services.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

lOSr--oo Monday last, on Jhc vNSG
between North Clifton aud she shan
non hill, an exercise book with sta
back. Finder will confer favor by
returning same - this o,Sce.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Cromh 4 shannon con,juGe 20 han
die the choicest range aud rcfrjgcratci
meats. Telephone >.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Try the Sah,in Form corsctS at the
Ladies Store. North Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

The average grade or the ore being
shipped from the Standard Copper
mines seems to be improving. Last
month the per cent. OF the sulphides
was raised from % 10 2G per cent,
while this month the sulphides have
averaged p per cent. Last month
the glance ore increased from % TO A.
per cent, while this month the glance
shipments average 45.SI. The quality
OF ore in the Standard seems 10 be i'm
proving steadily. Last year the en-
tire shipments averaged about 20 per
cent. while this year the average OF
In" ore has been about 30 per cent.
The mine il now producing on an av-
GRACE Of nearly 800 tons per month Of
that class Of ore.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21
MINES AND MINING.

Several new mining deals are on
the tapis for this section, which will
probably De announced 10 short time.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

Alfred William Taussig, Of Duluth,
MINI, mining expert OF prominence
spent several days in Clifton this week
and was 50 well pleased with the out
look that he arranged 70 engage 10
mining here on somewhat extensive
scale, having secured control OF some
most excellent property in the Green
lee dist.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21
First National to Erect Building.

THE OLD PROSPECTOR,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

The celebrated l.1prCtle ShOc-the
best ShOc on the maCSct-now for sale
by J. T.. Holt, North Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

T. Swimmer OF London and L.
Bridge. Of Chicago. mining experts
apent the past week in Clifton e2-
aiming property, and returned well
pleased with their Investigations Il
i expected that the people they repre-
sent will soon be doing business here.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-05-21

The meeting then adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

The Republican city ticket commends
itself to all classes of voters. 1t is
made up of men of known ability, we'll
qualified for the positions of trust. Their
private records are clean and those of
the nominees who,while holding public of :
flee, conducted themselves in such man
ner as to entitle them to the confidence
of the people.
Mr.. Meyer represented the fifth ward
on the council and while serving in that
capacity he demonstrated his ability to
perform public business in manner
which gave the greatest of satisfaction
He is safe man for the people.
John r. Bowen, the candidate for record
er,is successful business man,just such a
man that is needed in the recorders Of
fee
Charles Durkee is young man whose
sterling qualities have brought to him
the confidence of the people He should
be elected by big majority.
Judge Shissler has no opposition.
The Republican candidates for alder
men are all men of high standing in Man
kato. They are property owners and for
that reason they will be careful with the
peoples money. They are conservative
gentlemen and will give due considera-
ton to all matters which are brought to
their attention. They are men of force
and character. Having won their way
in private life there is no doubt of their
making excellent representatives for the
people on the council Messrs. Mckinley,
Kleinschmidt, Danielson, Brandrup, Ply
mat and Eichstaedt are men who deserve
the strongest kind of support from the
people. Should they be elected each ward
will have worthy citizen as its alder
man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03

As has been stated by local newspa-
per party lines are not so closely drawn
in municipal elections, therefore there
are many voters who will not consider
party ties. but will cast their ballots
for A. G. Meyer for mayor. They are
well satisfied that Mr.. Meyer will guard
carefully the interests of the taxpayers.
He will not be disposed to let down the
bars to the public treasury simply be-
cause this or that scheme may be pre-
scented in a so-called popular form. Mr..
Meyer, while member of the city coun-
ell, was always opposed to raids upon the
public funds. 1t is an easy matter to
spend other peoples money, but Mr..
Meyer always realized that he was the
representative of the people and was
there to care for their interests. 1t is
not always the best policy to elect a
man to office because he is good fell
low" There are plenty of good fellows.
Men should be elected to office because
they are capable, have the courage to
say 'no" whenever it is necessary for
them to do so and who can do the right
thing at the right time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
TAKES 1T SERIOUSLY.

The Slayton Gazette discusses seri-
ously the bill introduced by Senator
Schultz to abolish three of the normal
schools, and argues that too much of the
public money is being expended for high
er education. The Gazette contends that
during the twenty-five years to come
more attention will be paid to education
along industrial lines; that the high
schools should provide the teaching force
for the primary grades and the country
schools. There is no question but that
industrial training should be provided
for those who wish such, but it would
hardly do to cast aside the intellectual
training that is now one of the great
benefits to be derived under out educa-
tional system. To be sure the profess
sional ranks are well filled and the same
can be said of the industrial column.
But there is always an opportunity open
for the bright, energetic and upright man
in either branch. The proposition of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
Profitable Meeting Held at Baptist
Churchill arue Attendance.

From Fridays Daily.
The spring meeting of the Mankato
Sunday School Institute was held in the
First Baptist church yesterday afternoon
and evening, and was well attended
The afternoon was devoted to papers
and the discussion of subjects of general
interest to Sunday school workers.
The Sunday School convention will
meet in Mankato April IA to 16. This
will be largely attended and a profitable
meeting for all interested in Sunday
school work.
At six o'clock last evening banquet
was served in the chapel of the Baptist
church by the ladies of the First division
of the Ladies' Aid society of that
church. The invitations were mostly
confined to Sunday school workers and
the chapel was taxed to its full capa-
city.
The table of honor occupied a con-
spicuous place in the center of the room.
and was decorated in yellow. The
speakers were seated here and could be
easily heard in all parts of the room
DR.. j. S. Young, of the normal, acted
as POSTMASTER and put everyone in a
happy frame of mind with his humor-
GUS Introductory remarks. He COM
mented on the large number of men
present and said it augurs well for the
convention.
DR.. Young then introduced Rev. George
w. Davis of the Presbyterian church
who spoke ON Isaiah" This toast was
given in DIR. Davis usual scholarly
style.
The next number was a solo by Miss
Huff of the normal and was well receiv.
ed.
Mrs. M. A. Summers of this city read
paper on "Jesus' Treatment of Wo-
man." This was a well prepared paper
and was largely confined to the history
of women in countries where Christ
ianity is unknown and compared with
the place which woman holds in our own
and other Christian lands. She said
Jesus administered impartially to wo-
men during his life and women were
among his chosen friends and associates.
This paper was full of beautiful thoughts
and was intensely interesting.
MIR. F. M. Currier spoke on ''Why the
Bible Stands the Tests of Time.'' His
subject was well handled and interest
ing.
The program closed with singing 'Blest
be the Tie That Binds" which all Joined.
Rev. F. E. R. Miller pronounced the Bene-
diction.
The banquet which was served in three
courses was daintily served and did
credit to the ladies in charge. Altogether
it was a very pleasant affair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03

The Peoples Press of Owatonna pays
A G. Meyer, the Republican candidate
for mayor, the following graceful compli-
ment: august G. Meyer, well and
favorably known in Owatonna and Steele
county, is candidate for mayor of Man
kato. The election will be held Tues
day, April 7th. Mr.. Meyer is capable
man, possessing those qualities essential
to the upbuilding and progressive spirit
of the times and his election to the of
fee of mayor in our estimate, will be an
honor well deserved and beneficial to the
municipality of Mankato."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
.MankatO Free;Press
PUBLISHED BY
EREE PRESS PRINTING co, ,
EVERY FRIDAY.
uas Dollar per Year in Advance
(s15O if not paid in advanced
RAILROADS nUST BUILD.

While pessimists are predicting all
sorts of bad things for the future in this
country, the railroad companies appear
to be taking courage and are construct
ing roads here, there and everywhere.
The railroads are prosperous. They have
all they can attend to and more, and
there is large amount of new trackage
under construction.
According to The Railway Age, there
are now under contract or in course OF
construction, S,505 miles of track, and
there is in prospect an aggregate addi-
ton of 2,7SO miles by live railroad pro-
iects in the various states of the union.
OF the $500 miles under contract over
5000 miles are for eighteen companies.
a fact which he cited as evidence that
the larger portion of the new work is
being done for the great systems. The
Rock Island system has $50 miles under
contract, in addition to many extensions
which have been located, some of which
will be built this year. The st. Louis u
San Francisco has 755 miles under con-
tract. The Missouri Pacific has 49l
miles under construction in Louisiana,
Arkansas and Missouri. The Wabash,
another road of the Gould system, has
2sS miles under contract or ready for
bids on its Eastern section, with surveys
in progress to complete its line to the
Atlantic coast. The Missouri, Kansas
& Texas is building 364 miles of new
line. and the Santa Fe system has 296
miles under contract.
A notable feature cf railroad progress
is the amount of new track that is being
laid in the southwestern Oklahoma,
Indian Territory, New Mexico and Ari
IONA. The Railway Age states that
4,227 miles, or nearly one-half of the
mileage under contract, are credited to
this group. SIN Oklahoma and Indian
Territories work is in progress on more
than 400 miles of road, all but 357
miles of which are being built in the
interest of the Rock Island, the Santa
Fe. the st. Louis & San Francisco and
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas. In Texas
over 1000 miles are under contract, while
Missouri has 5Si miles, Arkansas 500
miles and New Mexico 800 miles under
way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
Statement He Is Alleged to Have Made
to Workman.
Trial Of Supposed Murderer Of John
WelIner Is On.
Theory Of the State Is Outlined BY
Prosecutor Davis.
Remarks Claimed to Have Been Made
BY the Prisoner.

From Fridays Daily.
st. James, March 2S.-After eXamin-
ing eighty-seven talesmen the jury in
the Tanke murder case was completed
at 10 a. IN. yesterday. c. r. Davis OF
st. Peter, in opening the states case,
spoke for an hour. He reviewed briefly
the circumstances preceding the murder
FRANKIE Tanlle, the defendant, had been
employed in the fall of 1893 at the Well
ner farm in the construction of a barn.
This was his first acquaintance with the
Wellner family.
While working he said to fellow
workman, as the state would show, 81
can put John Wellner out of the way
and get the farm" The state would
also show, continued Mr.. Davis, that af
plans have worked and | am now boss"
Mr.. Davis then outlined the theory CT
the state, which is that Tanke left the
Wellner farm at p. m. on Dec. 81, 1898,
arrived in New Ulm at $3.50, in his work.
ing clothes, was back in the vicinity of
the Wellner farm from S:15 to $50 p. m.
tl.at same evening; was seen shortly
thereafter riding bay mare towards
klossner station, where he caught $3.50
train going to New Ulm; that he was at
Schmueker's and the Union hall in New
Ulm during the evening, and that shortly
before midnight he was seen near the
Minnesota river, into which, it is alleged,
he threw his revolver.
In addition the state would show that
two persons had heard shots in the vi
entity of the Wellner farm shortly after
S r. m.
Dr. O. G. Stricken of New Ulm, the
first witness called for the state, describ-
ed the postmortem held on the body of
Wellner, Jan. 2, 1885, Two bullet
wounds were found, one in the middle
of the back and the other entering the
right of the head, either of which would
have produced almost instant death
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03

A. G. Meyers attitude toward the
mechanics and laboring classes is a
complete refutation of the story circulao-
ed that he is opposed to the payment of
good wages. He has men working for
him who have been in his employ for
many years. They are well paid. Dur
ing his long residence in Mankato Mr..
Meyer has built number of buildings,
giving employment to various classes of
labor He never attempted to press down
wages, always paying the workmen what
they asked.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03


c., st. p, M. & o. Time Table
*Des Moines and Sioux City Passenger
No. s arrives at 10:45 a. m. Departs at
10:45 a. m.
**Kansas City and Denver Express No. 3
arrives at 12:45 p. m. Departs at
l2;55 D, m.
Kansas City Mail and Express No. 1, ar
rives at 11:25 p. m. Departs at 1875
p. m.
*St. James Passenger No. 7, arrives at
1850 p: m. Departs at 500 p. m.
"Mankato and Gilmore Passenger No. Al,
departs at 1855 a. m.
No: Is to Sioux Falls and Mitchell, ar
Trains Going East and North
*Twin City Limited No. e. arrives at
4:42 a. m. Departs 4:43 a. M
*St. James Passenger No. arrives at
$50 a. m. Departs at ITO a. m.
*Twin City Local No. 6, arrives at 1885
p. m. Departs at 1855 p. m.
**TWin City Express No. 4, arrives at
4:45 p. m. Departs at 1850 D. m.
*Elmore and Mankato Passenger No. 49,
arrives at GAO p. m.
***Twin City and Mankato Local, arrives
at 10:45 a. m. DEPARTS at 1855 D. m.
No. 16 from Sioux Falls and Mitchell ar
riveS at Sis a. m.
*Daily except Sunday. **Daily.
sssSunday only.
CHAS. E. JOHNSON. Ticket Agent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03

ty and display the necessary taste and
public spirit? Many who would now
oppose improving the streets will some
day pass away, and their heirs will ex-
pend some of the boarded property to
improve the surroundings of the old
homes. The present generation might
just as we'll be participating in the en-
joyments which their money will even
tually pay for.
The Free Press is wondering what
street will have the honor of getting in
the first petition of the year for per-
manent improvement. Those who sign
petitions of this kind will be entitled to
the encomiums of their fellow citizens.
What street will show that it has the
most progressive citizens?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03

Senator. Schurtz to turn the normals
over to the cities in which they are To-
Gated is not one which meets the appro-
baton of the people at large, not to men
ton the opposition it is up against IN
those communities wherein the normals
are situated. The majority of students
seeking higher education are those whose
individual efforts support them in their
desire to gain this education. Why cut
off the large middle class from this
great advantage? The people will not
give their endorsement to such a plan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
ELKS ELECT OFFICERS.
Oscar Bierbauer Is Made Exalted
Ruler of Organization.

From fridays Daily.
At the meeting of the Mankato lodge
Is p. o. E., last night the following Off.
GERS were elected:
Exalted Ruler-Oscar Bierbauer
Esteemed Leading knight F. X.
Meagher.
Esteemed Loyal knight w. w. Bes-
ser.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-Dr. f. D.
Steel.
Z Secretary-H. j. Wagon.
Treasurer R. Thomas
Tyler .Krost.
Trustee-Ed. |. p Staede.
Delegate to the Grand Lodge, Balti-
more Edgar Weaver: alternate, CHI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES.

Mrs. Treadwell visited her children in
the grades Thursday.
Miss lnga Harterude of Luverne in
tends to enter school next week.
Miss Lottie Galpin of Winnebago City
visited the school yesterday morning.
Mrs. Mary +. Henton of Luverne is
visiting her daughter, Miss Camilla.
Miss Emma HERMAN of the class of
1000 was here yesterday to see her sis
tiers, Misses Nellie and Sadie.
Miss Helen Cooper, who has been at
tending Carlton college, is spending the
spring vacation at home.
Mr.. Richardson of Iowa and Mr.. Long
of Luverne, who are attending the Com
mercial college, visited the school yes
terday afternoon.
The following members of the gradual
ing class are already located for next
year. Miss Eva May Dixon and Miss
Blanche Holbrook will teach at Tracy
and Miss Alvena Marie Christensen and
Miss Edith May Bowen, at st. James.
Last evening the Biographical club
held its regular meeting. A large num-
Der of the members were present. The
program consisted of review of sDar-
wins Descent of Man" by Professor Cox,
Mr.. Neudecker and Mr.. Olson. Scientific
news were also reviewed by members
of the club.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
BROKE QUARANTINE.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Crisp family, living on Poplar
street, were placed under quarantine
yesterday, on account of an outbreak of
scarlet fever. Health Inspector McCol-
lum ascertained later that members of
the family were breaking the quarantine.
A young son is said to have gone up
street three times during the day. If
necessary, guard will be placed over
the house day and night. Mr.. McCollum
states that the family tried to eject him
when he called there yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-03
SHUT OFF THE ORDERS.

From Fridays Daily.
Saltwater, March 2S.-No more orders
will be taken this season at the prison
Irvine factory for Irvine in carload lots.
All the output except. little held for
small cash sales has been sold, and be-
sides the factory has returned orders
for over 100000 pounds sent in by
farmers and for over 100000 pounds
sent by dealers who, under the law,
could secure Irvine if any remained on
and after May l. No dealer will be able
to secure any prison Irvine this season.