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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19
For Law and Order .

Editor Copper Era:-All honor &c
yourself and the editor of the Bulletin
for having the stamina to take the
position you have against vice in this
county.
Regarding the restriction of gam
bling and other vices all the laws
that were ever enacted or ever will be,
will not restrain the same against the
sentiment OF d community. There are
laws enough on our statutes now 10
control most OF the evils complained
OF. il they were enforced. The best
officers that ever lived are powerless
10 enforce laws. OF themselves. One
illustration in point: / once KIN ew OF
d man being arrested for stealing. He
was tried by a jury tof his peers.
They could not agree and were dis
charged. Another jury was impanel-
ed. They heard the evidence and re-
tired TO consider the verdict. After
sometime. they notified the court they
wanted instructions. Two of the
Jurors acting as spokesman asked il
the jury could impose the fine. on be-
ing told by the court that the statutes
made that imperatively the courts
duty. they informed him there was no
hope of the jury's agreeing under
those circumstances, but if the jury
could assess the fine they would agree
in less than three minutes. On the
iury's again retiring, one OF their num-
Der remarked that the evidence was
most conclusive and he did not see
what they were haagiiSSc,-tire for. One
of the above spokesmeu, said: "Of
course he is guilty, but I'll go to HI
if I'll say so to have him fined 20 or p
or may be 30 dollars. If we could put
a inc of S. or SO on, we'd say he is
guilty quick" (The culprit would will
ingly have paid that amount every
day, and kept it up) The minority
eventually gave in to verdict OF not
guilty to avoid being locked up all
night.
There are so many that are
afraid they will hurt somebody's feel
ings or lose a little trade by doing
their duty, that they remain perfectly
passive while boys whom they know
are being lured to destruction and
worse than death.
If Graham county had not so many
of the grandest mothers that ever
lived, five times the number of boys
would 20 to the bad. II the wives and
mothers and sisters will assert them
selves, they will soon have senti-
ment that will judge man by the
company he keeps, and place him ac-
cordingly. Then laws will be en-
forced. Prohibition has been a failure
wherever tried. High license on the
contrary wherever it has been tried
has been a means of reducing crime.
1t shuts up all thelow groggeries, where
as u rule crime is Matched, and it COM
pels those who run saloons TO keep dis
reputable characters out, for they have
too much at stake to keep a disorderly
house. II the present legislature will
enacta high license law with restric-
tions, it will lessen the costs of the
criminal courts and morals will i'm
prove. The testimony of the highest
army officials regarding the canteeu,
is proof, that of two eyfls,-rt IS best to
choose the least.
Yours respectfully,
J. l.. L. MATTERS.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19
Yours respectfully,
j. l.. L. WATERS.

Or Tuesday President VIM. Garland,
of the ella Valley, Globe & Northern
railway, and Col. Epes Randolph, for
merly superintendent of the Tucson
division Of the Southern Pacific, but
now of the Cananea, 1aqui River and
Pacific railroad, went to Globe on Il
special car of the Southern Pacific.
They were accompanied by the super
intendent Of the Yuma division OF the
Southern Pacific. The object of the
visit was not made known, but no
doubt one OF the purposes was to gain
some information desirable in the con-
sideratiOn of the proposition to build
the Yuqui River road 10 Clifton. Mr..
Randolph gave it out some time ago
that his company would build to Cliff
ton as soon as they completed that
portion OF their road from Cochise
station to connection with the road
now running between Naco and Can
anea.-Bulletin.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

superintendent Moody spent last
week in this section OF the county in
yestigating the schools. He was well
pleased with the schools here aud at
Morenci. The Clifton school esDeci-
ally has made marked improvement
since last year, the average attendance
now being more than three hundred.
Five teachers are TOW employed in the
Clifton schools, the salary OF one be-
ing paid by private subscription, but
even then it will be necessary TO have
a short term. "a the funds are not su,ii-
cient for a full term. The attendance
at the school 80 far this year will place
Clifton in the 5000 class, which will
be great improvement over last year,
and yet it will not be sufficient to run
the schools "a several additional teach
ers Will then be necessary. Some Of
the rooms in the school house will be
divided next year 30 a. to afford addi-
tiOnal class rooms. Another school
house will soon be necessary for Clifton.
The school at Metcalf is in about the
worst shape OF any school in the
county. The town has made a wonder
ful growth during the past year, and is
still growing fas ter than any town in the
county, and as only one teacher can be
employed probably not a third Of the
children can attend school. Metcalf is
now the third town in population in
the county. Some arrangement
should be made to accommodate all of
the children OF that precinct. The
ERA was in hopes that law would be
passed by the present Legislature
which would provide funds to educate
the children OF these rapidly growing
precincts, but so far no bill with that
object in view has been introduced.
The ERA is OF the opiuion that our
representatives, could not pass any law
which would be OF greater benefit to
all OF the growing communities OF the
territory than 4 measure of this kind.
Educational matters should be first OF
all
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19
Married

Sheriff James V. Parks and Mrs
Ryan of Duncan were married at Dun
can Tuesday last. The wedding was
something Of a surprise to the many
friends of the couple in this section
No man in tho county has more friends
than Jim Parks, and they will bt
pleased to learn that he has linked his
lie with such an estimablc lady. The
ERA extends its congratulations.
The bride and groom arrived in
Clifton last night, and are visiting rel
atives and friends. They are the re-
cipients OF hearty congratulations from
their many friends in this city.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

George H. and J. f. Cosper, promi-
nent and successful ranchmen from the
Gila river in New Mexico, are spend
ing a few days this week in Clifton
aid Morenci, where they have rela-
tives and many friends. They report
plenty OF water in the river and much
snow in the moustians, which assures
good crops next year. They state
that they have most excellent school,
which is under the management of
Prof. Williams. who was principal OF
the Clifton schools for two years.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Mrs. B. A. Boyles gave tea Satur-
in North Clifton to the ladies OF
the Eastern Star in honor of Mrs.
George Fraser. The guests were: Mrs.
Albert, Miss Taylor, Mrs. Joseph
Cox, Miss Fleming, Mrs. Samuel
Abraham, Mrs. a. Bernstein, Mrs
Hormeyer, Mrs. J. McLeary and Mrs.
Samuel Levy
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19
PURELY PERSONAL


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Justice Boyles Is spending part Of
the week in the country.
/ c. W. Marks, Morenci's leading
photographer. spen; Monday in Cliff
ton.
l. \. Townsend, well known miner
and pro>pec tor, left this week for Cali
fornia on a pleasure trip.
5 L. Brown, smelling man Of Ia
coma, Is spending q few weeks in the
Clifton Norcnci district.
Eibie smith. one of the leading
merchants OF Chase creek. left yester-
day morning for Los Angeles on 4
business trip.
Chan. Olmstead drove over to the L.
c. ranch on the upper ella last week.
and spent a few days with his old time
friend, Tom Lyons.
Miss Mary OFT. who spent some
weeks here visiting her sisters, Mes
danes Harvey and Leonard, left for
home Sunday last.
Mrs. J. H. Wood and son, who have
been spending some time with relatives
in Washington, are expected to arrive
home this evening.
Eggleston & Matthews, railroad
contractors we'll known here, have
changed their address from Carlin,
Nevada, to Belin, New Mexico, where
they have extensive contracts.
Will J. Owens, who is engaged in
the poultry business at Duncan, spent
several days in Clifton this week. He
reports plenty of snow in the valley,
which iusures an abundance of water
for the coming farming season.
Lou Heyer, who has so long been
connected with the Midway, told the
boys good bye last week, and is now
associated in business with +. G. Bunk
er at Morenci. LOUIS many friends in
Clifton will miss his jolly como
estamos.'
Ut. H. ~ W hey recently "'rNcu
from Chicago TO accept the position of
assistant physician ana surgeon on the
medical staff of the Clifton Accident
ana Benevolent Association. His
family will arrive as soon as resi-
deuce can be secured.
4 G. Smith cashier of the ella
Valley Bank and Trust COMPANY. visit
ed SoIomonville this week TO attend an
annual meeting of the stockholders of
that institution. He was accompanied
by G. f. Mills and II. 5. NanGordcr,
Morenci directors OF the hank.
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from, Caoodo 70 Naxico
Mr. anu Mrs l.. a. Va te' anu VI l.
anu MIS-. W. w. Mos9 Vi 'P'l" 'leiu'
mass VINO spent ie" uaS mere las
meeN iei' oii 'Io'iu'S 'o' Oa'iio' ',i'
ney were ac'oIip a"'Gu d. i''' d. i10'
Angeles ny D IL -Nnue'so"' manager
Oh the ohah"'n copper cou P""y
Messrs' carter ana MOSS are Interes 'eu
IN the SHANNON company anu stoPPeu
on to see now Things were progress
ing
Col NJ. J. Egan returned last week
from Phoenix, where he spent very
pleasant week. The colonel returns
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

The particulars of the mysterious
girls at the Clifton Hotel, which Oc-
CURED two weeks ago, has just been
made public. 4 bouquet OF mattresses
was brought in from California, the
hotel as usual paying their fare.
Among them was a demure little
thing, apparently about eighteen years
old. One morning she failed to APP
pear, aud on going TO her room it was
there, except violin. 1t was sup
posed at the time that she had taken
up her residence in some other part of
town, and Il search was made for her,
but without avail. 1t has now de-
vclOped that her husband, whom she
had deserted, arrived from California,
and after threatening to kill her, told
her that inasmuch as she had ,un off
and left him, she must now walk back
with him. The couple were seen at
Guthcrie the next day after they left
here. They were seen later at Duncan,
and then at Summit Station, where
they left the \. & n. NJ. II. r., and
took across the country for the S. p.
track, as it would save them several
miles on their lonely march. The girl
seemed to be quite delicate and it is
doubtful If she will be able to stand
the hardships OF such trip. The
poor thing was dreadfully afraid Of
her brute OF Il husband. Had she in
formed Mr.. Abraham's of her troubles
he would have seen that she had
every protection under the law.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19
Grand Mask Ball.

Given by Prof. Prettymau at Acad-
envy Opera House Saturday night, Feb.
u. Don't miss this. All respectable
people inyited-none others admitted.
Abundance soc each. Masks raised at
the door. Masks for sale ct the Opera
House.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Mead Ellis, ayoung man from the
east who is stopping at the Double
Circle ranch, had quite an experience
last week. He started on foot from
the ranch TO MetcaIf Snow COM
menced falling soon after he left the
ranch, and soon the trail was COM
falling so fast that he could not see
thirty feet in any direction. OF course
he soon lost his reconings, and for two
days and rights wandered around in
the mountains, without food or sleep.
He finally landed safely at Metcalf,
and from there came on to Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Acker's Blood Elixir positively Cures
Chronic, Blood Poisoning and all
Scrofuloas affections. At all times i
matchless system tonic and purifier.
Money refunded If you are not salts
fed, soc and Sl.00.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Geo. T. Miner, of Kirkland, will
shortly leave there for Clifton where
he expects to reside in the future.
Mr.. Miner will be greatly missed
from mining circles of this county
Prescott JournalMiner.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Perhaps the heaviest casting ever
made in Arizona was turned out of the
a. c. foundry this week. 1t was a
drum for the LOngfellow hoist. and
weighed more than four tons. 1t was
made under the direction of Walter
Slime, foreman of the foundry, who
was assisted by Billy Roach. This
immense casting was turned out with
out bobble, aud the boys have reason
to congratulate themselves upon their
success.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Jud Webster contemplates the cree
tion Of several brick residences on his
lots in HIPS addition. Work has been
commenced on one OF them.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Mrs. Archie Morrison has let the
contract for two handsome cottages, to
be built on her lots in North Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

c. Q. Bustamente, a Clifton attor-
ney-at-law, has had business in the
probate court during the week in con-
nection with the estate of Tomas Ur-
rea. Mr.. Bustamente was accompanied
by Bucua Ventura Urea. administra-
tor of the Urrea's estate. \ portion
Of this estate is situated in Siualoa,
Mexico, and is valued at 500. 000.-
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

+. f. Everhary has purchased his
partners interest in the Union Meat
Market, and is again running the cs-
adjustment alone.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

a considerable amount OF snow fell
during the past week, which will be OF
great benefit 10 the country.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Jesse Yoakum is building twelve
residences on his property in Hips ad-
ditiOn.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Quong Waugh, who runs laundry
opposite the Clifton Transfer stables,
was grieved at an article which APP
peared in the ERA last week to the
effect that opium joints were run wide
open in Clifton, and were frequented
by Americans. Quong emphaticaly
denies that he has ever invited Ameri-
cans into his house, or allows them the
privilege of entrance. Quong is an
old timer, and well respected, and his
word is vouched for by some of the
best Americans in the camp. The
Cinnamon claim that opium, if not in
dulged in to excess, is mild stimulent
to the Asiatics. y pipe to them, so
they claim, is like glass of beer to
the American, and they claim further
that they have right to use it in
their own houses, provided they do not
induce or allow the Americans to do
50. The ERA is pleased to note that
Quong has taken this stand, and If
other Cinnamon will do the same, and
live up to it, the Americans will have
little to complain of.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

When you want a really nice roast,
order from Everhardy & Slaugh ter,
who refrigerate their meat before put
ting it on the market
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

In another column will be found the
card OF Mrs. i. Sturzcncggcr. who is
willing to accept employment as a
nurse.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Shannon d Cromb continue TO han
die the choicest range and refrigerated
meats. Telephone %.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Have your silk waists cleaned and
pressed at a. l.. Townseud's.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19
MINOR MENTION

Quite a number Of residences are
being erected in North Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Cromb & Shannon have secured the
new brick building now being erected
by the y. c. company near the ice
plant, which they will occupy as a
meat market. The a. c. company will
retire from the butcher business and
turn it over to Cromb d Shannon, who
will continue to run their old shop on
Copper avenue as well as the new one.
Chas. A. Davidson and VIM. Bryant,
late OF California, will assist them in
the shops.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

j. G. Gatti, the wholesale butcher OF
Morenci, is home from a trip through
Grant county, New Mexico. lie Sc
cured sixty head OF fat beeves from
Dave Tullock, OF the Burro mountains,
and one hundred and fifty head from
Allen brothers, Of the same section.
He reports heavy snow throughout the
Burros, and cattlemen in good spirits.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

talk on the habits and customs OF
the natives OF the Samoan Islands will
be given Thursday evening, February
10, 1909, beginning at 7:30, in the up
per north room OF the Clifton public
school building. Judge w. A. Moody,
county superintendent OF schools, who
visited the islands some years ago will
entertain the public on that occasion.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Deputy Sheriff Parks, who thought
he was on the trail OF Chinese Dots
diamonds, visited Tucson last week,
but returned empty handed. Frank Da-
mon, a colored man. formerly employed
in the Midway, was sporting Il big
diamond in Tucson, and as he left Cliff
ton after the robbery, it was thought
that the stone belonged to poor Dots
collection. He WIS placed under ar
rest at Tucson, but proved that the
sinner belonged to his partner. who
had long resided in Tucson. Two Tue
son jewellers testified that they had re-
set the stone twice during the past
year. Damon was then given his lib
erty.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

New Importation chinaware, pretty
designs, just received at S. J. Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Large stock of staple and fancy
groceries always on hand at S. j.
Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

WIN. Jordan has purchased Il. Mum
guilla's interest in the old Blue Goose.
The firm is now Jordan * LaPOint.
The Blue Goose has always been one
Of the most popular resorts in Clifton:
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Ladies suits cleaned, pressed and
altered promptly by a. L. Townsend.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

AT the close OF January, 1903, there
was $50, l72 6S in the Graham county
treasury apportioned to the various
funds. The school fund has the largest
amount--some SlS, 32S.GI.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Last Saturday morning at the Buck
eye mine near Stafford several men
were thawinS out sticks of dynamite in
warm water, when an explosion oc-
CARED killing Patrick O'Donnel, and
VIM. Steele of Kansas City; and injur-
ing VIM. Gravelle, an old miner, and
Ezra Madison OF Stafford.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

\ called statement Of the First
National Bank appears in this ISIS tie of
the ERA, which shows that the bank 5
business is we'll handled. The state
meut is most credible to the manage
ment of the institution, and also salts
factory To its patrons
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

The Club dance Saturday night was
attended by an unusual number OF
outsiders, and was most enjoyable
affair. President Keen takes great
pleasure in seeing that all guest have
good time.
Geo. Il. Millner, mining engineer
Of thirty years experience, has decided
to locate in Clifton, and has secured
rooms over the Union Meat Market.
In addition TO engineering Mr.. Mill
ncr will examine and report on mines.
The members Of the Eastern Star
gave a banquet last Thursday evening
in honor Of some new candidates. The
evening was spent very pleasantly with
songs aud rccitations. All who par
ticipated voted that they had 4 very
enjoyable time.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Presbyterian Church.-Services Sun
day morning 1920 a. IN. 1870 y. M,
"How Can | Fit Myself For Church
Membership" Sunday School p. IN.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

Deacon" J. a. Loomis, internal
revenue Inspector, with headquarters
at Albuquerque, y. NJ and Captain
Geo. II. Whitlock, revenue agent OF
the treasury department with head
quarters at Omaha, spent Tuesday in
Clifton. The captain is making a tour
of his district, which comprises ten
states and territories, and extends
from Canada to Mexico.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

l. p T. Greer Cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true 10 the best of my knowledge
and belief p P GREER Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to Before me this 18th
dag of February. 1893. l.. KEARSEY
(SesD Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Nov. Is 1906
Correct-Attest:
Dircctors:Y L. A DuSHAN
J. ". ROBINSON.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

a. G. Smith, cashier of the ella
Valley Bank and Trust company, visit
ed Solomonville this week TO attend an
annual meeting OF the stockholders of
that institution. He was accompanied
by c. f. Mills and II. 5. NanGOrdcr,
Morenci directors OF the hank.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-02-19

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-11
Local Weather Report. New Haven. Nov. 10.
Brief Mention.

High water to- day, S:56 p. m.
 To-morrow evening the next lecture fn the University Extension course will be deliyerd by Charles Edward Jeffer- son. a very talented gentleman. His popular subject will be Emerson and Carlyle
 Fire engine company No. was yes terday morning called to the corner of Wooster street and Prindle alley. Some ashes had caused a fire in cellar of one of the houses in the vicinity. There was no damage.
 Philip H. Sheridan council No. 1.467, Royal Arcanum, met last night Two candidates were initiated. A number of new applications were read, and other important business pertaining to fall and winter work was acted on.
 Lafayette colony, No. 161, Q. U. T. F., will hold an entertainment and recep- tion in Young Mems Republican club hall tomorrow evening. November F, as O'Clock. The guest of the evening will be Edward F. Lincoln, supreme governor. and Nathan Crary.