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4GRICULTTR4L COLLEGE.

An agricultural college for the terri
 tory Of Arizona ha9 not yet been To-
 cated. Such an institution is endowed
 with an appropriation from the general
 government of $2I.OOO per year. It can b- had through an act of the leg
 i7lature, and by the donation Of site
 in some agricultural section. The
 Bulletin and Guardian have been ad
 vocating a territorial poor farm 10 be located in Graham county, a measure which can result in no practical benefit t1 the valley, and possibly to the det- riment of the territory in general. If they would devote thcIr energies to the establishment of an agricultural college in the valley. they might ac- cOmplish something Of lasting benefit 10 the entire territory, and to Graham county in particular.
 No more favorable location can be had in the entire territory for the agri- cultural college than in the beautiful Gila valley. Such an institution would b. the means of bringing many fami- lilies to the valley, who would build their homes there for the purpose of educating their children, and. besides that, such an institution would be of great benefit tO the entire territory. as il would annually turn out large num- Der of scientific farmers, who are now in great demand throughout the south west
 For some time past the territorial at Tucson has been receiv- ing the appropriation from the Gener- al government to conduct an eIperi mental station. but, a. above stated, the agricultural college has not yet been located. The location Of the col .ege would Of course deprive the uni versity of the appropriation from the general government, which would weaken that institution, but it could be reimbursed by an appropriation from the territory sufficient To main tain the university and also the school Df mines. No tax payer will object to a small tax for educational purposes. but they do object, and have a right to object, to appropriations for the estab- .i7hmcnt of empty buildings at Benson and Flagstaff for reform schools.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

The Worlds Famous Egyptian Astrol- ogist and Palmi-t, has consented to visit Fl Paso during Carnival Week, January l2 to r.. Her tent of mystery may be found at Welch's Furniture Store. 107 to III x. Stanton St. near the city hall.
 None so skilled; none SO gifted, in showing you the road to success and happiness. You palm is like an open book to the gifted "Ramsi.'
 Ladies who bring clipping of this ad. appearing in Clifton COPPER ERA. will have the mysteries of life unfcld- ed to her, free of charge; all others Sl each.
 Save the clippings and visit the most famous of all Gipsy Paimist.
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SUBS cRIPTiON PRICE
CLTFTON-nORENCT RESTRICT
 " TIT L. L. { n

The statement oi the output Of cop per oj the territory Of Arizona for last
 year shows tLe CIifton-Morcnci dis trict far in the lead Of all others. To
 be exact about ir. this district pro- ducod Ij.oOJ.O0J pounds more copper than B.-bcc, I6.Or0oJO more than Je- rom. and more than four times a. much a- Globe.
 This district ha- risen from third to fret in Arizona in tho. output Of cop per. and + now third in the United atatc-. being surpassed only by Butte and Calumet.
 This i- d most gratifying showing 70 all who are interested in =0in- ing in this section, and proves what the ERA has alwLy, contended, that this district i- destined ere many years to become the greate7t producer Of copper in the world. This may seem a broad statement to those who are not familiar with the facts, but time will prove that the statement is not made in reckless manner. With the increased faciIitie, Of the Arizona Copper company and the Detroit Cop per company. their combined output for the present year will h, far in cx- cess of last year. The shannon com pauy will have their new conccntrator completed, and their shelter also run ming, by March, and will therefore greatly increase their output over that Of last year. It is not likely that there will be another shelter in operat- tion during the present year, but one, and perhaps two new com panir-, will bc producing copper be- fore the spring Of 1901.
 Whijc copper has been mined in this district for nearly thirty years, it can truthfully be said that mining here is still in its infancy, yet all the companies now operating have ore reserves developed sufficient Co supply their plant, for many years to come.
 IL k generally conceded that the CIifton-Morcnci district is the most cx- t"u~ivc copper belt in the world, and the mines not being confined to any particular section, proves that the entire district is well mincralized Rich ore. running from 20 10 10 per cent i, found in all sections of the district, while vast bodies of low grade ores arc also common to all sections.
 \ number of new companies are now operating hcrc, and their efforts so far have been crowned with success, but aS several years development work arc required before a company k justified in erecting plant, they will not become producers for some time to come.
 Past results, present output and fu- turr prospects will justify the ex- pcuditurc of millions of dollar, in the 1 development of new properties in the district
The copper era., 1903-01-08

TIE Colorado politicians are having q red hot time of it just now jocke ying for points on the election of a United States senator. Contests have been filed on every democratic member of the house and senate whose seat had not previously been contested. Fraud intimidation and illegal counting at the polls is charged. This is in retali- atiou for the threat Of the democrats to oust the republican senators. All of which goes to show that senators should be elected by popular ballot.
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So THE Standard oil company have Beaumont. This was predicted by the ERA long ago. The fact that oil has gone to SI per barrel in Beaumont will be ot no benefit to holders of iude- their oil on the market. Nearly all of the fifty oil gushers at Beaumont are now capped, and give mute testimony to the power of the oil trust in grand old Texas
The copper era., 1903-01-08

Work is progressing favorably on the new tunnel recently started from Chase creek near the Longfellow in cline by the Chase Crock Copper com pany. This tunnel is nearly twelve hundred feet lower than the tunnel of the Clifton Con. company. which is in the upper part Of the Grcenlee dis trict. This tunnel will tap the prop critics Of the Chase Creek company at great depth, and will be the deepest workings in the camp. On some of the claims it will be sixteen hundred feet beneath the surface. It is the nten- tion Of the company to drive the tun- nel with air compressor drills. and as the ground is soft, remarkable pro- gress will be make. This is the most important development work yet un- dertaken in the district.
 A process has been perfected for the treatment of copper and sulphide ores
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Special Excursion Rates.

The Fl Paso and Southwestern rail- road will give special excursion rates to Fl Paso, on account of the Mid-Win- ter Carnival. Tickets on sale Jan. I to r.. good to return Jan. Is, at one fare for round trip. For further in- formation call on you local ticket agent
 V. R. STILES, Gen. Pass Agt.
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THE new cable is now working most satisfactorily to Honalulu and ere many months it will connect with all Of Uncle Sam's islands in the Pacific.
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which according to experts will bring about & revolution in meiallurEy. The new method will permit of the opening up Of hundreds of low grade copper because of lhe hitherto prohibative cost of operation. Former Supt- Knox of the East Pitt>burg Gas company, i7 the inventor of the new process, and George Westinghouse has already in- vested s2. OOO. GOO in the system. The method does away with tte prelimin- ary roasting Of the copper ore. which kills all vegetation near the shelter.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

THE postotiice at Indianola, Mississ- ippi, has been closed, because its post mistress. a cOlored womah, was in- timidated by white citizens.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

THE bubonic plague seems to be pretty well established at Mazatlan, Mexico. San Franciso, it is said has not been free from it in several years.
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The stockholders of the bank have every reason to feel proud Of the most excellent showing, and it's officers and those in charge are to be congratulated upon the very successful and careful management.
 Believing in large surplus. and in- stead Of a paying the earnings out Tn divide nd., they have been able. after charging of premium on L. ;. bonds and reducing furniture and fixtures ac- count $22oO 10 to carry tO surplus fund, fifteen per cent. on capi al stock for the past twelve months. and have at this time a surplus of six thousand dollars.
 It is strong, healthy institution, and all indications point to their con tinued success. They earnestly solicit new business and sincerely thank old [ friends for past favOrs.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

When you want really nice roast, order from Everhardy X Slaug hter, who refrigerate their meat before put ting it on the market.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

Pocket maps Of Arizona. also of New Mexico, just the thing for the prospect or. for sale at this office at DC. each.
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The copper market has been looking up little for the past two weeks, and as natural consequence all copper stocks are advancing. Copper stocks will soon be favoritc investment again.
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Splendid Statement.

Below Is a statement Of the First National Bank Of Clifton, showing the progress made by that institution dur ing the past twelve months:
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Hooper X shannon continue to han de the choicest range and refrigerated meats. Telephone 2S.
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Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the First National Bank of Clifton will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, regular day for the annual election of board of directors.
 Very respectfully,
 P. r. GREER,
 Cashier.
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IT Is question of only a short time until Mexico adopts tho gold standard.
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Judge w. F.. Beck arrived Friday night last from Solomonvilie with his commission as justice of the peace Of the Clifton precinct in his pocket. He rented the rooms formerly occu- pied by Justice Wright, and on the following morning opened court for business. and has been "grinding' more or less steadily ever since. His honor informed a representative of the ERA that the first newspaper man who referred to him by his former pet name Cyclone BilD would be fined So and costs, and for the second Ofense would be cOniicd in the tunnel for thirty days The ERA here and now prom ises not to be guilty of the offense. It has the highest regard for the law and for the officers who administer it, and Justice Beck will receive its moral support, when deserving of it. If Justice Beck carries out the reforms he has under contemplation, the com munity will be the gainer by his recog- nition by the supervisors.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

George C. Gill Of Hollyoke, Massa- chusett>. who is president Of the shan non Copper company, spent few days in Clifton during the past week, le2v- ing for home "Wednesday morning. Mir. Gill is quite enthusiastic over the outlook for copper, which he thinks will continue to advance. The recent advance in prices means much for the copper camps.
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Work at the new shannon concen- trator i. progressing rapidly. though it has been much delayed by the non- arrival of material. When the plant Is ready to run, tho shannon company will be in the market for ores ot the district. They will have a sampling plant. and miners can therefore get returns for their ores almost A soon as delivered.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

The big strike in the Emerald, own ed by the Coronado company, continues to develop with most satisfactory re- suits. The entire shaft is in high grade sulphjdcs, with a foot vein of rich glance. Naturally the company is we'll pleased with results.
The copper era., 1903-01-08

A one-fOurth interest in the Cabal- was sold recently for $50, 900 cash. This mine located about l5 miles from Douglas and is good producer ship ping about 75 tons Of rich ore week. The ore is sent to Fl PasO for treat ment and pays very handsome returns. The average per cent. of copper is II with good gold and silver values.
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Miners Attention

The Steeple Rock Development Com pany will dispose of all its surplus ma chinery, shafting, etc, in the old Carlisle Mill, cheap for cash. There k a great variety of material. almost anything that miner or mill man may want, such as vannerS. buckets. cables, cars, shafting, pulleys. stamps, engines, boilers, pipe, belting. etc. If you want anything whatever in this line. write to the undersigned. You will get prompt reply.
 ifoot and 6-fOot Fruc vanncrs, 5-fOOt Huntingdon mills, S-foot Bruckner Rotary Furnaces.
 SANFORD ROBINSON. Agt.,
 Steeplc Rock, New Mexico. Wall map of Arizona, 70 cents each at COPPER ERA office.
 We sell the famous WALK-OVER SHOES for s3.50. Elbie ;. Smith.
 All kinds of mining and commercial blanks printed and for sale by the ERA.
 Just received by express the latest styles in NeCkwear. Don't fail to see them. Elbie 5. Smith
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All kinds of mining and commercial blanks printed and for sale by the ERA
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We sell the famous WALK-OVER SHOES for S3.50. Elbie :. Smith.
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Wall map of Arizona, 70 cents each at COPPER ERA office.
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Madame Ramsi.

Clifton, Ariz., Jan. 9th, 1903.
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A process has been perfected for the treatment of copper and sulphide ores
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ALEEET F.. BLAIR
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q. W. WILLIAMS. JR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25
Teachers Institute.

The Jefferson County Teachers Insti-
tute began its session in the courthouse
IN this place yesterday. The Institute
was called to order by Superintendent
Engle at 1915 o'clock. The opening ex-
ercises were singing, Come, thou Al
mighty King Miss Courtnay Howell al
the piano. Rev. DR.. c. N. Campbell
conducted devotional exercises. he en-
rollment then took place. each teacher
paying one dollar for this privilege. The
superintendent announced the following
appointments
Secretaries.-E, B. Turner and E. NJ.
Chapman.
Committee on Resolutions. T. Smooth.
Miss Kate Kearney and Miss Ora Tomlinson.
Music Misses Courtney Howell, Elmira
Martin, Ella Kelsey and Laura Greenwood.
Reporters. n Bonhana, T. w. Cole
man and Miss l.. Craighill.
fishers %. NJ. Harris and Herbert Miller.
W Va, Schoo, Journal-E. NJ. chapman
and i. d. Turner.
Prot. ]. N. Deahl, of the West Virginia
University, and Superintendent c. H.
Cole, of Berkeley county, the Instructors,
were introduced and made pleasant i'm
pressions. The matter creating the great
est discussion at the morning session was
At what time shall we have dinner r
To the afternoon State Senator William
Campbell discussed the new institute law
and the State school laws. Addresses
were also made by Prof. Wright Denny
and others. Eighty persons were enrolled
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25


A Chase City (Va.) special to the Rich
mond Times-Democrat. dated August
70, says:
{" Mr.. ]. q Shugert. adjutant of Armi-
stead Camp of Confederate Veterans, No.
90, of Virginia. died at his home near
here, of paralysis, on Monday. His 10y
atty and devotion to the cause in which
he lost leg were unquestioned. He was
a man of high character and an honorable
and useful citizen. His interment in the
cemetery at this place yesterday was at
tended by large concourse of friends
and old soldiers. After the minister
concluded his services and the grave filed,
Past Commander Thomas D. Jeffress, of
Armistead Camp. assembled all the vet
Grams in circle around the grave. Then
standing at the head of the fiower-covered
grave, Captain Jeffress made an approp-
rate and pathetic address to his comrades
read the Confederate burial service, and
and continuing his speech. placing a
small Confederate battle flag silently,
feelingly. sadly and sacredIy upon the
grave, and there to 1noulder in the dust
with the body of the dead comrade. ;.
Many old veterans were moved to tears !"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25
A Grand Day on the River.

Thursday of last week was a day long
to be remembered by those whose privi-
lege it was tobe present and participate
in the picnic given under the auspices
of the Baptist and Methodist Sunday
Schools of Charles Town, and the Oak
land and Riverside Sunday schools at
the sycamore grove on the banks OF the
Shenandoah river. Nine O'Clock in the
morning witnessed procession of forty
five vehicles, consisting of straw wagons,
two-horse wagons, spring wagons, sur
reys, buggies, ETC., moving out George
street. loaded with happy. shouting chill
dren and good humored men and women.
all of whom were determined to make
the day a most enjoyable one. The
weather clerk was very kind in furnish
ing most pleasant weather, and every
thing else was in perfect accord. Arriv-
ing at the grounds everybody at once
proceeded to enjoy themselves and try to
help make others happy. Swings were
put up and soon they were going at a
lively rate. Boats were plentiful. and
right quickly were the gay gondaliers
and pretty girls floating over the placid
waters of the Shenandoah. To add to
the pleasures of the day Blue Wing .
came flying from the camp on the oppo-
site side of TIE river, followed by float
Ing Wild Rose, which, as they drew
near the picnic ground, proved to be two
very pretty boats. each containing fair
maiden as rover. Many were the COM
pllments paid these two ladies for their
blindness in adding so much to the de-
lights Of the day by their own personal
efforts. A beautiful sight it was when
the white cloths were spread on the grass
and filed with the many good things pro-
vided for the satisfying of the inner man,
to see the five hundred and more people
doing their very best to satiate their
whetted appetites. 1t was a grand feast
Lemonade was as plentiful as the water.
The Oakland and Riverside schools were
out in full force, and the whole affair was
one of sociability and good will. Too
much credit cannot be be gwen to the
committees of the four schools represent
ed for the very efficient manner in which
they discharged their duties, No acci-
dent or unpleasantness occurred to mar
the harmoniousnes of the occasion, and
the one sentiment of feeling expressed
was Sycamore Grove for next year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25

a very interesting tennis tournament
was held at Hotel Powhatan On Wednes-
nesday. Friday and Saturday 81 Last
week There were three events mixed
doubles. ladies' singles and mems sim
gles. A blue ribbon. with fitting gilt
lettering and adorned with a rosette, was
gwen to the winner Of each event. Fol-
lowing are the scores
Mixed Doubles Miss 6. Chew and T.
Gusts Handy defeated Miss 3. Boiling
and Walter N. Ruth score 6-3. 6-4. Miss
Latiner and Walter Alexander defeated
MISS Broughton and Frederick s. Ruth
| score SO. SO. Miss G. Goldsborough
and VIM. Neill defeated Miss Trapnell
and Tucker Brooke score on. SO. Miss
G.. Goldsborough and VIM. Nell defeat.
ed Miss c. Chew and !. Gusts Handy;
score o.. 6-2. Final Miss Latimer and
Walter Alexander defeated Miss G.
Goldsborough and VIM. Neill; score
LIS, 6-3.
Ladies Singles. Miss Latimer defeat
ed Miss c. Chew score rs, 6-I. Miss
Broughton defeated Miss Boiling score
l6-4. 6-3. Final-Miss Latimer defeated
Miss Broughton. by default.
Mems Singles VIM. Neil defeated
Frederick S. Ruth score GA. 10. On
Thomas Dec. Ruth defeated Tucker
Brooke; score 6-2, Oh. Walter N. Ruti
defeated Gusts Handy score oil. o.
| Walter Alexander defeated VIM. Neill
score Ga. 81. Thos. Dec. Ruth defeat
ed Walter Ruth; score o., oil. Final
Thos. Dec. Ruth defeated Walter Alex
ander; OF. 6-2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25
A Delightful Place.
Rockingham. N. c., Aug. I6, i,

Rockingham. N. c., Aug. 10, 1903.
Mr.. Editor.--In passing down the
beautiful Valley of Virginia. or what is
known as the Page Valley. where the
scenery is almost more beautiful than the
artist can picture, we came to the town
Of Elkton, where the famous Bear Lithia
Springs are located In the town of Elk
ton, on most beautiful elevation over
looking the north fork of the Shenandoah
river, is the commodious Elkton Hotel
of $50 rooms. with I27 summer boarders.
In driving up through the ten-acre lawn,
we found the younger children enjoying
themselves in many small games. The
older boys were having pig chase. The
young men and girls were enjoying the
golf links. The older ladies were grouped
about on the porches, land the porches
consist of 700 feet, exceptionally wide.
and form delightful loungIng place.
and the old gentlemen were dotted along
the river pulling out bass. The hotel we
found neatness itself, and the dining
rooms and tables were beyond our expec-
tations. The guests at meals are waited
upon by score OF young white girls, who
perform their duties with care. neatness
and dispatch. And this elegant watering
place is presided over by Jefferson
county = boy" Mr.. A.C. Drawbaugh and
his estimabie wife, who are running il
with perfect ease and comfors to all, and
those of the guests with whom we talked
spoke in the most complimentary terms
of the host and hostess. The mineral
water from the spring, II miles away, is
piped to the hotel, and is used in the
baths. Spending some time at the Hotel
Elkton was Maj. W. H. t. Lewis and
his wife
Yours truly,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25
A CHARLES TowNER.

Mr.. George Henry Haines. one of the
best known and oldest citizens OF Win.
chester, died Thursday night, aged 70
years. The first wife of Mr.. Haines was
a sister of the late Capt. Joseph A. Null
ton, and it is a remarkable coincidence
in connection with the death of Mr..
Haines that his sister-in-law. Mrs. Emily
Dickinson, of Baltimore. formerly Miss
Mutton, died on the same day. and both
were buried in Mt Hebron Cemetery,
Winchester, Saturday afternoon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25
WANTED-SEVERAI
,ERSOlNS

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF
Character and good reputation 10 each state
Gone in this county required) to represent and
advertise old established wealthy bu siness
weekly with expenses additional. all pay able
in cash direct each Wednesday from head
Offices. Horse and carriage furnished when
necessary. References. Enclose self-address-
ed envelope Colonial Co., s34 DearborH ST..
Chieago. A25-12t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25
Large Dwelling House
and other outbuildings.

TERMS OF SALE, as fixed by the Deed
of Truet. - 0ne-thlrd of the purchase money
cash on the day of sale. the balan ce in two
equal payments Of one and two years. the
deferred payments to be evidenced by the
promissory negotiable notes of the purchaser,
bearing interest ON date and secured by u
deed Of trust on the premises sold
F. VERNON ALER,
Aug. 25-4t. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-08-25

The closing Of the postoffices at Daley,
Kabletown and Myerstown has left the
residents Of the east side of the Shenan-
doah IN that section sadly devoid Of mail
facilities. and a largely signed petition
has been sent in to the postoffice depart.
ment asking for rural carrier, The re-
quest is most reasonable, and we feel sure
will be granted.