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Judge Beck, deputy county assessor, came in this week from the eastern section of the county where he has been hard at work for some time past He will soon have the work in the outlying precincts Of the northern and eastern portion ot the county com pleted. He reports the country as worry dry-the dryest in fact that he has experienced in nineteen years residence in this section. However, he feels certain that this will be a "wet" month.
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John J. Birdno, county assessor. is spending the week in Clifton. He eX- poets 10 make quite an increase in the total value of property this year, as he k making q very close assessment. The increase last year amounted to $500, coo, and this year he expects il will be raised about S300.O01 lie is finding a good many cattle that have not heretofore been assessed. One peculiar thing about an assessment roll is the scarcity of cash in the county. The banks show about $500, 900 on de- about enough for change for the daily business.
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\ report was generally circulated here Monday to the effect that a six foot vein of coal had been found near Coronado station, and that wagon load of the coal was on the way to town. The report seemed to have eminated from noted coal authority at Morcnci. The ERA made an effort to get at the facts in the matter. but after diligent inquiry from people who were supposed to know all about it, nothing of definite nature could be learned. The wagon load oi coal has not vet arrived. The coal excitement has been worn toa frazzle.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

A sensational case has been on trial before Justice Boyles during the en- tire week, which has attracted much attention. The case k docketed Ter ritory of Arizona vs. r. M. Laine for statutory crime. The warrant was sworn 10 by Mrs. Pearl Chiiders Febru- ary 25, for crime alleged to have been committed on the 2Si. The de- fendant is represented by F. B Laine and Wiley F.. Jones. whiie l.. Kearney appears for the territory. District Attorney Rawlius made his appearance early in the case. but was called home by important business.
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w. F. HaGan left yesterday morning for Tucson, where he will remain until after the territorial republican convcn- tion, a ter which he will visit Fort Worth on business, from which point he will go to Idaho, where he expects 10 spend the summer. Mr. Hagan has practically re tired from bu.iness. and will spend the summer resting and pleasure seeking. He does not expect to give up Clifton as his home, how ever.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

The First National Bank moved into its new quarters Tuesday, where it is nicely situated with up-to-datc furni tIre and fixtures.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Tom Woods, Of Tucson, for many years special agent Of Wells-Fargo X Co. has been appointed assistant superintendent, with headquarters at San Francisco.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

T. NJ. Picart, assistant postmaster al Douglas, is under arrest. Itis claimed that he is about $500 short in his ac- counts.
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Jud Webster left Tuesday morning for New Mexico in quest of fat cattle for Webster & Everhardy'- meat mar kct. It keeps Jud humping to supply the market with good beef. and if the dry weather holds oIt much longer it may be necessary to ship in dressed beef from Kansas City.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Nick Cole, proprietor Of the Half Way House, will soon have his new dancing hall completed.
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J. C. Smither5 died at the hospital Monday last from typhoid fever. De- ceased bad been sick only short time. He leaves wife and a large family to mourn his loss.
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The boiler makers of the $. r. shops al Tucson are out on strick. They want raise from 10 10 42! cents per hour. This action is the cu.miuatiou of several months negotiations with the company which has refused to ac- ccde to the demands made.
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George Chase met with all accident at the A C. sawmill plant this morn ing by which he lost his left thumb. He was given immediate attention, and is now getting along nicely.
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A number of the Rebeccas went up from Clifton to Morenci Saturday last who was an active and worthy mem- Der of the order.
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Mrs. Will Parks. who has been in Los Angeles for the past three months. k expected home this week. While in Los Angeles Mrs. Parks underwent q severe operation, but she is fast gain ing strength and her return will be welcomed by Bulletin.
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The Leap Year Ball.

The Leap Year ball given by the ladies Of Clifton last Saturday even ing, was decidedly the r2ost success ful social affair Of the season.
 The hall was most tastefully deco rated with bunting. flags, eyergreens and palms. the stage being conre rted into cozy retreat for those who pre- ferred cards to tripping the liz =ht fantastic" Mrs. Adam smith is to b. congratulated upon the manner in which the diplays were arranged.
 There were present forty couples who promptly took their places in the Grand March at 9 o'clock. led by Mrs. Foote and Dr.. Burtch, whose grace ful and com manding appearance, lent dignity to the occasion.
 The programmes were distribute d by Irene Reardon and Marion Beck, both oecomingly dressed ID white. after which, the mad, merry whirl began.
 Midway on the programme the let ters-O. I. C. U. R. NJ. T. plainly showed that it was the hour for re- freshing the inner-self. The refresh ments were daintily served at tete-a- tete tables by Mr Yoakum, whose name alone. is sufficient to tell, that all were abundanrly supplied with the good things Of this earth,
 The music was all that could pOssi- ply be dcsired-the selections being well chosen and the tiTe perfect.
 The guests were met at the door by the reception committee, composed Of Mrs. Geo. Fraser, Mrs. c. W. Beck, !, Mrs w. B. Foote and Miss Abram, who gave % al cordial welcoms.
 Mrs Rsardon made an ideal floor manager.
 The gentlemen conducted them selves gracefully for such trying oc- casion. All were beautifully dressed, but to attempt to describe their va~i- ous and charming costumes, would be imposing too much on the readers of the COPPER ERA. A E.R
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Free Ticket tO Worlds Fair.

Every dollars worth of goods pur- chased entities you 10 3 chance in the drawing on July ith, at smiths store,
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Kansas City meats and fresh meats. sausage and fish always on hand. Give Us your orders. Webster X Everhardy.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Mir Erwin Blunkall and his company opens Mr. Crawford's new theatre in St. Louis the first of may for a twelve weeks enjoyment. This same organiza- tion will be herc next Tuesday night.
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PURELY PERSONAL

1 Billy Malet was down from MetcsIf Sunday last.
 ! District Attorney Rawlin- spent a ! few days in the city tbis week. ! Joseph Tanner came down this morn ing from the santa Rosa mines. George Birdno is here assisting in assessing this portion of the county. : n. Loeb. of the LongFellow store al MOrenci, spent Sunday in Clifton.
 E. NJ. Williams, A. C. store man ager, returned last night from the east.
 Nessrs. York and Dinsmore. of Mo- renci, attended the leap year ball Sat urday night
 J. H. Hampson, owner ot the Double Circle ranch, spent few days in cliff ton this week.
 J. w Bonnie, manager Of the shan non Copper company, returned sunday last from Fl Paso.
 D. Loeb 8 popllar salesman of the lC4AON SUI db -Ati tuNtf 'GuE tltt Sabbath in Clifton.
 Vim. Heating, a progressive mining man, was down from the Coronado mountaius this week.
 Mrs. w. B. Foote returned Wednes- day from Morenci, where she spent raldaSs.,sittng friends.
 Capt. Henry Arbuckle came down this week from his mines at Metcalf, where he now makes his home.
 R. II. Laine, Of Santa Clara, Cal, a younger brother of Frank B. Lainc, is here on a visit, and may locate here.
 Blake Graham and Jim shannon, prominen. mining men of the Mogol Ions, are spendieg a few days in Clifton.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. L. Stockton came in from their ranch in Grant county this week to spend few days with friends.
 August Brutinel. of Pecos. Texas. visited his sister, Mrs. C. r. Dunn, $ few days this week. returning this morning
 Mrs. Bigelow, o' Duncan, and Mrs. Ralshouse, of Silver, are spending the week as the guests of Mrs. Baylor Shannon.
 Judge Shirley, of Metcalf, who is suffering from rheumatism, passed through Clifton today en route for Gil lards hot springs.
 Jack Evans returned this week from Phoenix where he spent some time having his eyes treated. He returned greatly improved.
 Louie Ferber, manager Of the Bazaar store Of Bi9bee, is spending the week in Clifton looking after hIs interests here, old time friend.
 Milford Young, of Park City, Utah, arrived last week on d visit to his l brother, R. J. Young. He las been | engaged in the mining business, and | may decide to locate here.
 Lou Hyer, the mayor of Newtown, l Morenci, spent Wednesday in Clifton. The mayor had not honored Clifton | with his presence in more than year but found many old time friends who | gave him a hearty welcome.
 George Gillis, who lost d leg in an ! accident at LOngfellow incline last | summer, recently returned from 1 Chicago. where he was fitted with q l rew leg. He found Chicago very cold | and unpleasant. He is now busy ! breaking in his artificial linb, and | finds it no easy job.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Cromb & Shannon continue to ham, de the choicest range and refriperated meats, Telarhcpe5S.
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". A. Pitt is building handsome brick residence on Hills addition.
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MINOR MENTION

Johnny Cromb had the misfortune to break one Of his fingers last week.
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Morris McAlpine, who is interested in a large and valuable group Of mines near MetcaN, is recovering from q severe attack of grippe. He reports everything prosperous in that section of the camp.
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Pears. bananas, s,~oranges al Smiths store.
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All fresh fruits and vegetables in season always on hand. delivered to your door. Webster & Eyerhar1y.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Senator Wilson, of New York, who Is connected with the Federal Mining company, operating near Stafford, ar rived at the mines last week in com pauy with d Denver expert, who gave the property a careful examination, and made a favorable report on it. It is stated that operations will at once be resumed at the mines, and that the 4O-ton shelter erected by the Qualeys some years ago will be blown in" as soon as it can be repaired.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

ys...-s. co rft. nncr- 3rrs. IT. Westlake, Metcalf, Arizona, February 2S, a daughter.
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!. W. Hazen. treasurer of the Shan non Copper company. who arrived in Clifton two weeks ago to look over the company's property, left Tuesday morning for his home in Boston. He gave the Shannon m.ne careful in spection. and was not only well pleased with the property, but was also most complimentary to the mine manage ment. He considers the mine a model in every respect, and bas greater con- idence in the property than eyer be- fore. Mr. Hazeu is one of the origi- nal Shannon crowd who has refused to sell his shares at any price. While here Mir. Hazen visited the Standard mines, and was greatly pleased with the large amount of rich ore now in sight in the mine.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham, fires oysters at Clifton Market.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

It is rumored that the prohibition committee intend eontesting the ele- tion in Stafford upon the ground tha, the notice which is required by law to be posted twelve days before the election was only posted ten days be. fore. If this be true. they claim if will cause the election in Stafford to be void, which means that another elec. tion will be held, and the taxpayers put to a hea7->.expense therefor Even though the notice was not pos ted the full time required by law, the peo- pie expressed themselves on the mat ter, and that ought to settle it. The notice was sufficient to bring out s full vote, and the proposition was voted down. The people have ex- pressed themselves, and their will should be final
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Fresh veal, prime beef, mutton and pork. Prompt delivery. Clifton Mar. ket.
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A BIG LAUGH
Next Tuesday Evening, March Sth. at
 ACddemy-Opera House.

The coming of MT. Erwin BIunkall and his Worlds Fair company in the famous comedy, Shamus O'Brien, is a theatrical event of extraordinary inter- est. possessing, rare talent, a magnetic personality thoroughly schooled by long association with well known stars and the best stock companies through out the country. Mr., Blunkall is con- sidered one of our representative TO- mantle actors.
 The play Shamus D'Brien Is termed a romantic comedy df historical inter- est Of the time of Ifelaud's great con- fiict with England fn which the Irish patriot Shamus OTBfien was an inn pOrtant and aggressive character. The story is one of lovefand devotion pict- uring quaint chArasters that make you laugh at their absurdities and bomely ways commanding your admiration and sympathy for thelr oppression and vicssitudes. 1f
 The production said to be com plete in detail and tupporting con- pany is equal to ibhy that has ever visited the west.
 Mr. Pretty man is to be congratulated upon securing this attraction for his house. Prices 75c and sl.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

l make a speciality of mining views C. O. Risdon.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

The A. X N. NJ. special car, Arizona, left Tuesday morning for Chicago, where it will meet Sir Wrn. John Men zie and wife. Mir. Mcnzie is the chair man of the Scottish board of directors, who is now making his annual trip to Clifton. The special will be run from Chicago ;o California, where the party will be joined ny Nr. and Mrs. James Colquhoun, who will accompany them 10 Clifton.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

The following from the Boston Herald is eigniticant:
 Boston is the home and centre of copper investment and speculation. It will have to buy into the Arizona game sooner or later, and would prOba- bly, have done so before now, but for the steadily increasing cost Of getting Tn. As human nature is constituted, |, it is fairly safe to predict that the longer the Boston people hold back, the deeper they will plunge when they do chip in their ante, and they will probably spend a dozen or two mil lions scraping around the edges of the developed district before becoming satisfied to pay the high prices com manded by the shares of the prove n mines.
 It is hardly to b. expected that d boom will occur in copper until after the presidential election.
The copper era., 1904-03-03
LOCAL MINES AND MINING.

Lou Kenuett spent Saturday and Sun day in the Mayhower district looking for coal, where most favorable iudica- tions have long been known to exist.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Hon. Ira Harper was in town vcstcr- day with shipment Of 2000 pounds Of mohar from his Angoria goats. It goes to Lowell, Mass, and Is worth about 36 cents per pound. The goat business is q grand success in this country, and the wonder is that more people do not engage in the business.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

The Rath bone Sisters will have q basket supper at the lodge room to- night, to which number of ladies have been invited. A special request is made that all members be present, especially the brothers. A pleasant evening is in store for those who at tend.
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Fresh vegetables at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Rocky John Smith, who was gather ing horses for q shipment to King fisher, Indian Territory. was bucked from bronco one day this week and badly hurt. His right arm was broken, ana his head and body badly bruised up. He is receiving good attention at home, and will soon be around again.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

The base ball game Sunday last be- tween the Clifton and Morenci teams was hotly contested match and re- suited in victory for the Clifton team by a score Of eight to len. During the first i've innings Morenci had the best of it and the Morenci rooters were in their glee. but in the last half of the fifth Clifton awakened and by doing some exceedingly go)1 batting, combined with d few errors on the Morenci side, piled up enough runs to tie the score-fve and five. From that time on the Clifton boys were in the lead Some very snappy plays were made on both sides and with n little practice some regular ''prO'es" '" games will be played before the close Of the season. The outfelding was especially poor on the Clifton side and had good man occupied left Mo reuci's record woIld have been much less. The next game will take place week from Sunday.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Major Latin spent Sunday in the placer fields. testing his new dry washer. He found ground from which he caC easily make from st to $ per day, but when ques estioned as to it's To- cality, he was as dumb as an oyster. an order for several more machines, shows his confidence in the country. The dry washer is not a new inven- ton. It has been used with success along the Colorado. and in other sec tions for many years, but this is the first time it has ever been test,d in this section, though the plac3rs in years past prod uced large quantities of gold.
 Practically there has been no change in the new coal field during the past week. All available ground has been located, but no development work has been done, hence up to the present time the body of coal discov- cred is purely speculative. Individual owners will wait until the D. C. com pany opens up their property. The A.. C. company is not interested as yet, though number of employees of the company have claims. There is no question that the coal is good. and many who are well informed on the subject are strongly Of the opinion that it will be found in large bodies when sufficient amount of develop meut work has been done.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

George Burkner, Morenci's efficient constable, is feeling pretty sore oyer q little misunderstanding he had one night last week with Mexican who had imbibed quite freely of mescai. He made the arrest about 2 o'clock in the morning and starled with the Of fender to the tunnel. After proceed ing some distance the Mexican con cluded that he would go no further. A scuftlc cnsued, in which Mr. Burkner was thrown on the railroad track. striking on the rail with sufficient force to break two or :hrte ribbs, but he had no time to worry about that, for the Mexican went for his gun. The officer managed to regain his feet, then jerked his gun loose and worked the MeXican's head over with it.. Some miners who were just coming of shift happened along about that time and assisted the officer in placing the offender in the tunnel He was after wards given a hearing before Justice Shirley, and ny him sent to Solomon vile to await the action Of the grand jury.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Work at the New England is pro- gressiug most favOrably. Four ma chimes are steadily pounding away on different drifts and tunnels. Consult ing Engineer Burger and some of the officers of the company will arrive next week. after which work will be pushed on a more extensive scale.
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Wood Poland was in town from the Poland Nelson claims this week, which are now being developed by local syndicate. The work is being pushed, and considerable ore is being piled up on the dump.
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counts.
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J. r. Niccolls, secretary and treaus- urer Of the Polaris company, who is sJending q considerable portion Of his time al the mines, was in town this week and reports the work progress ing fayorably and the property look ing well.
The copper era., 1904-03-03

Dan Lynch, Wm. Hoff and Guy Bates recently spent some time on Eagle river prospecting for coal and oil. They found q great abundance of shale and sandstone. and think the indications for oil are excellent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-14
WOULD ADVERTISE SALMON.
President Fortmann, Of Alaska Packers
Points Out the Need.

That canned salmon has been insult
flciently advertised is the opinion Of
the leading packers on the coast. Hen
ry Fortmann, president Of the Alaska
Packers Association, is one of the men
who believe that advertising will help
the industry, and he has suggested a
plan that progressive packers will
probably be anxious to adopt. In an
interview with representative Of the
Pacific Fisherman, Mr.. Fortmann said
of the matter:
"The readers Of the Pacific Fisher
man understand that the total con-
sumption of canned salmon in the
United States has never been more
than 100000 cases. There are
As pounds to the case, and
by referring to the statistics
we see that the total production
on the Pacific coast in the four years
from 1900 to 1908, inclusive, was To-
100000 cases. About 100000 cases
were sent to Japan and other uncom-
mon (not regular) markets. Europe
consumed 1,l25,000 cases last year.
Therefore, in these four years about
one-half of the amount Of our product
has been disposed of in foreign mar
kets, leaving S,O0O,0OO cases, or 2,O00,-
900 cases year, for the United States,
making 96,000,0 900 pounds, which shows
that the people of this country are
consuming but little more than one
pound of salmon per capita per an
mum.
Here is the opening for a great edu-
cational campaign. The Alaska Pack
ers' association would be in favor of a
plan whereby all the packers Of the
coast would join in contributing to
fund for advertising purposes. This
could be accomplished most equitably'
by levying an assessment of so much
per case, the expense thus being borne
proportionately by the packers accord
ing to the amount Of their pack"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-14
Too Much Patent Medicine.

Roseburg, oct. 13.-Patent medicine
containg alcohol proved the meRtal un-
doing OF Geo. Davis. resident Of Com
stock, who was taken to the asylum
from here, pursuant to an order of COM
mlttment made by the county court.
Davis is 5S years of age. His In
sanity developed only week ago.
when he became delirious from the
patent medicine he was taking and be-
gan wandering aimlessly about. He
was found scantily clad on the railway
track by neighbors. who later brought
him to Roseburg for examination.
Davis is a single man. He has a
brother who resides in Tacoma.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-14
Property Values Higher.

Salem, Ore. Oct. i3.--The work Of
footing up the big assessment rolls OF
Marion county for the year 1904 was
completed by County Clerk J. w. Rol-
and yesterday. The figures of the new
rolf show a net valuation OF all taxable
property in Marion county Of $lo,37S,-
$50, as against s9,s9s37S for the year
1908. a portion OF the difference, how
ever, being due to the fact that In 1905
there was allowed $s49227 In exemp-
tlons. The gross value Of the property
AS given on last years roll was SlO.'
Oa7, sos, or s326.225 less than the tota
valuation OF this years roll.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-14
Unitarians To Meet.

Salem, ore. Oct. 13,-The third an
nual session of the North Pacific Uni
tartan conference will be held in Sa-
lem, Oregon beginning Tuesday evening
and closing Thursday evening, October
27.
Rev. George w. Stone, Field secre-
tary for the Pacific coast, will be pres
ent, and the committee In charge, con-
slsting of Frank Abram Powell ant
w. G. Elliot, Jr, hopes also that Rev
Earl NJ. Wilbur, Dean of the Theolog'
ical school In Oakland, California, will
attend.