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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
DEATH BY TORNADO
in ARKANSAS.
Three Persons Are Killed, One a
Baptist Minister, and Many
Houses Destroyed.
fRv Associated Press,)

(By Associated Press,)
MAMMOTH SPRINGS. ARK. Feb. s.
News has been received here OF terri
tic tornado in the southern part OF this
county (Fulton). At Union, thirty miles
southwest OF here. three persons were
killed. The dead; Kew sodon, bapt's.
minister: Miss Clinton. child, name not
known. At Union, the dwellings OF Samuel
". Cochran, William Gllstrap and a num-
her Of smaller residences, also the store
of 8. ". Cochran and 8, w, Cochran,
II, with their contents, two churches. the
Masonic hall and Carne's blacksmith shop
were swept away Only one building is
left In the little town, Tho terrific torna-
do was about three hundred yards wide,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
Legal Holiday Declared.
F(By AssocIated Press,)

BALTIMORE. MD, Feb. s.-GovsynoRt
Warfield to-day issued proclamationi
declaring the day "a legal holiday. It sisl
expected that this will BIO extended fors
several days, or until such time as the
chaotic conditions In the business and
financial districts can be straightforward
out, This proclamation closes all banks
and other financial institutions and de-g
fers the payment of commercial paper.
This action Of Governor Warfield sus-fi
Ponds the operations OF various busi-ll
ness contracts and greatly relieves thsi
complex conditions which confront the
business and financial interests. s8s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
War in East to be Most Terrible
of Christian Era.

Dr. S. G. Mitchell, OF Richmond College.
startled his classes yesterday by ex-
pressing belief that war between Japan
and Russia would be the most terrible
OF tho Christian era, and that the whole
world would he drawn into It,
Professor Mitchell is professor Of his
tory in Richmond College. and is regard
ed by all who know him as one Of the
ablest and brightest men Of tho State.
His public addresses particularly his lee
lures on history and kindred subjects.
have shown him to be a man Of deep in
sight, with an unusually comprehensive
grasp OF events and their Significance.
Many fear that his belief of events are
only too near correct. American people
are gloomy. and still longer faces are
said to. be worn by the English, whose
fortunes are moro or less linked by treaty
and otherwise with Japan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
GENERAL MEETING,
Chamber Of Commerce Boards
Discusses Suitable Action.

A called meeting Of tho broad OF d.
rectors Of the Richmond Chamber of
Commerce was held yesterday evening
at $3.50 p. M for the purpose OF EXPRESS
Ing the sympathy Of the chamber With
the terribT afflicted city OF Baltimore,
and TO consider what further steps should
be takeu8to give a more, practical OK
preston to thisj sentiment SO deeply felt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
THEATRE DESTROYED.
ellis Brothers. Crime" Co. Loses
Baltimore Engagement.

Tho company that played Ellis Brothers
Crime at the B!jou Theatre last week
suffers from tile Baltimore flre. The COM
,pany left here Sunday morning for Balti-
more and were to open at the Holiday
street Theatre last night. That theatre
was destroyed, and hence tho company
loses. this weeks business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
SUNDAY SLAVES.

Justice John to Fear Two bar
bers for Working on Sabbath.
Justice John will decide whether shave
on Sunday is a necessity or not In the
Police Court to-day
CARRIERS yesterday for dolng business on
sunday. and The cases will ba heard this
morning. The BARRIERS are Edward Green
ana William Frazier. both colored.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-09
MASQUERADE BAL, u. Il
Rebekah Lodge Entertains Large
Crowd OF Merryrnakers.

Crowd OF WerryrnaKeIs. 5g,154
One Of the most successful masau 1s n C,
balls of the season was given at BeiYl-
4 larn. Hall last night under the auspices
tor Rebekat Lodges 1. Q. o. n.
= There were IL number Of unique cos.
8tun,es and four ..prizessWcre given. OUT
yi'hI two prizes for ladies' were: First
Ma. Gussie DC la Place, as a baby, q
gold locket; second Mrs. G. a. Germel-
mar, az market woman. SIX SIX VIZ lsa
ga. Fohlig, as peddler. u silk umbrella;
second, Mr.. a.. 7, Eaei,o. as a clown - a !
gold scarf pin.
Ne irhe committee OF award embraced
n nj Professor G.. A. Kass. The latter also
acted as floor manage and led the grand grand
3 Dancing was kept up until a late hour.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
Rich Strike al Cooney Camp.

Another very rich strike has been made in the Cooney mine, Socorro county. which promises to be as great as the famous strike made years ago by Capt. Cooney. which gave the camp the standing it DOW has. The strike was made at depth of 400 feet in the level running eastward, which is di- rectly under the strike made by Capt. Cooney. In the strike made by Capt. Cooney, over s3O0,000 were taken in ore from the pocket, and fl the present strike is as great as that one, the sue cess Of the new company IS assured.- Albuquerque Citizen.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

The Federal Mining company re- ceived las: week a large amount Of machinery, and material for its smell ter north Of town. As soon as this machinery is in place the shelter will be put in operation. The company has large quantity of ore on hand, and the shelter when started will probably be kept in operation a long time. r. is now thought that the shelter will be blown in about June 1st.-Guardian.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Tn the way of banking, Graham county people are branching out. The First National Bank of Bishee will soon open for business, under the man. agcment ot ;. F Sullenberger of Globe. The capital for the bank i, principally furnished by !. <. Porter and associates, who first started in the banking business al Sa;iOrd. and later established banks at Globe and Cliff ton. The First National Bank of Bis bee may therefore be considered q Graham county institution. The Bank of Stafford was tbc first bank in the county. closely followed by the Gila Valley Bank ai SOiomonvi,lc. which later established branches at both Clifton and MOrenci. There is q friendly rivalry between the Gila Val iev banks and the Porter banks for business supremacy, each having three odnk, but the opening of the First National Bank at Bisbec pots the Po- ter crowd in the lead as to the number ol uduhc, utuCt u I> lihclN tudt tue Gila Valley Bank people will put in another bank somewhere before long to even up the score. Both interests are backed by wealthy people, and as their banks are we'll patronized there is no reason why they should not keep on expanding until they have their institutions scattered throughout all southern Arizona.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

The democratic county convention held at Thatcher Friday last was qAite an interesting political gathering. Every precinct in the county wa- represented. The only contest Of note was between Lama Cobb or CliT- ton and Wm. GiIlispie of the lower valley. each of whom desired to repre- sent the county in the national con- vention. On the test vote Mir. Gillis- pie received 62t votes and Mr. Cobb 55: votes. Mir. Cobb was supported by the east end Of the county, while Mr. GiIlispie got his support from the western side.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

The Clifton ball team leave Saturday morning for Fl Paso with its scalping knives and judging from what the boys say. there will be two scalps on their hunting belt when they return. Two games have been matched. The first game takes place on Sunday afternoon and second on Monday afternoon. Minor Simms. Captain Of the Clifton team. informs the ERA that his line up will be composed Of all home boys, conseq gently if Clifton wins the honor will belong to Clifton alone. The boys will return Tuesday.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

\ ward conference of the Mormon church was held in Clifton Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. It was attended by w. D. Johnson Of the presidency stake; Samuel Claridge, patriarch; Thomas Kimba.l, in the interest O. young mems mutual i'm provement association; Edward Phillips superintendent Sunday school work; John Bilby, superintendent religious classes; Mrs. Edw Phillips, in the in terests of the relief society: Mrs. Thomas kimoall, in the interest of the young ladies society; Mrs. Coleman in in the interest Of Sunday school work. Mrs. w. c. Johnson, Mrs. Gusstoffsen and the Misses kimball and Layton were with the party.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

A. G. Smith, cashier Of the Gila Valley Bank Of Clifton. spent a few days down the valley last week, and upon his return states that the valley iS in much better condition than he ex- pected to ind il. The barley and wheat will be at least two crops of alfalfa, and if the season is favorable, three or more. Owing to the drouth prices for farm produce are about double what they were last year. A short crop at high prices iS just about as good for the farmers d. long crop at low prices.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

A slight accident occurred on the MOrenci Southern Monday last, be- tween the pump house and Guthrie station. Some Of the freight cars got of the track, which were followed by the pas7enge" coach, which slid down an embankment, and was considerably damaged. As it happened there was only one passenge the coach, lit
 tie girl about sear= old. For a time it was th' -nt that she had been
The copper era., 1904-05-26

The county sanitary board has made q good start towards cleaning up the town, but from the complaints made it will evidently be necessary to use force to compel some people to not only clean up, but to keep their places in sanitary condition. A few arrests and prosecutions by the sanitary board will have good effect.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

James Mitchell. who was assistant in the express office to M". Nelsir, was taken with several hemorrhages one day last week, and removed to the hospital for treatment.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

The old wing of the A. C. hospital has recently been re-plastered and painted throughout, and it now shines like a dollar from the mint. The plastering was done by Richard Davis and the painting ov Boom- erang Smith, which, Of course, would guarantee firss-class job, but in this instance they excelled themselves.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Harry Lisle who until recently was with the Arizona Chop House on Chase creek, is now dangerously ill with typhoid at his home near Solomon vile. His brother left yesterday morning to attend him.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

A very good rain fel! at Guthrie Monday last. It was accompanied by large hail stones which covered the ground and did not melt for hours afterwards.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Vim. Climo. superintendent, of the shannon mine. spent Monday in Cliff ;on. He reports development work progressing most favOrably, and says that some remarkably fine bodies of ore have been opened up in the prop erty during the present year.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

J. W. Payne, who was blown up iu the COrOnado mine at MetcaH last week, died at the hospital Saturday night, the remains being buried here Monday. The funeral was attended by many citizens Of Metcalf, among whom deceased was quite popular.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
STANDARD CONSOLIDALED EXPAN-
 SION.

\ telegram was received here Mop- day last from President C. A. Ross of the Standard Consolidated, who is now in New York, conveying the in- formation that he had. on behalf of his company, that day purchased a which consists of eight patented mines. adjoining the holdings of the Standard miUes on the east. Consid- erablc development work has been 'hc same general character as that produced in the Standard mines The new y acquired property lies along the cfeSt ot tre mountains east Of the Standard. and will be opened through Standard working at great depth. The ore veins of the Copper Center run parallel with the Standard mines, with dip towards them. The trend pf the ore veins Of the Standard mines ire towards the Copper Center claims, hence it l. reasonably certain tbat the veins will intercept each other on Standard ground. where large bodi of ore undoubtedly exist. The pur- chase Of these claims give the Stand ard Consolidated the control of the mountains on either side Of the standard basin, making it d most ideal and economical proposition. In all the Standard Consolidated now Own 2} claim, in one solid group, Joe sides the 29 Coronado claims) which are noted a. the producers of the richest copper ores in the district, or the territory of Arizona. Since com mencinG work on the San Jose clai m about three weeks ago, Manager l;oSecrans has opened up two-foot vein of glance which averages 42 per cent. copper. This vein will be cut bv lower workings, opening Hody Oi ex- Ceedinglv rich ore which will be stopped later and brought to the rail road oyer the Standard tramway. With the acquiring of the Copper Center group the Standard Cousoli- dated has been greatly strengthened, and can now be considered as one os the most promising companies in Arizona.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

During the absence Of Mrs. C. L. Rawlips. editor Of the Bulletin, that pape" will be in charge of Mr. and Mrs. 4. c. McAllister, both of whom have had experience in the field of journalism. .-G ua-dian.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Fred C. Griffith arrived last week to lake charge of the Pascoe undertaking parlors. Mr. Pascoc is now too busy with other affairs Co give the business his personal attention. Mr. Griffith is an experienced man in his inc of busi- ness.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
q that she W.

cle: Sgr .t wa i'd that she was not ol D. scared, as she said. She y 4- ;Aiee- Guthrie, where she was put board the A. X x. Nj. and continued .er iournev, having bad an experience, however, which she is not likely to sOol forget.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
For Sale Cheap.

4 good paying business. Small capi. tai required. Reason for selling have to leave town. Address p O. Box 4l4, Clifton. AriZ.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Walter Tappin has purchased the Everbardy cottage on Chase Creek.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Reme Der the 4th of July drawing at Smiths store will be fair, and no one in any way connected with the store will take part.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

An election to form a union high school will be held in the Clifton school precincts Saturday next.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Mrs. Goodwin, wife of the manager Of the Bazaar department store, is down with typhoid fever.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Risdon's photographs are up .o date See his work and get his prices before going elsewhere.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Forbes will have big removal sale before moving to the new store on Chase creek.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

The infant child of Vidal VillarrcaI died in Chihuahua, Mexico, last week.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Joe Reeves is quite sick. He was taken suddenly last night ansl is now Confned to his loom at Botel Clifton. He is threatened with appendicitis.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

All kinds of mining blanks at COP- PER ERA Office.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Oranges, quality good and prices low. at present at Smiths store
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Fine wines and liq uors for medicina purposes at 5. J. For bes,. Chase creek
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Fine saddle horse for sale. Inquire ot A. NJ. Turner, Hillside.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Fresh California straw berries re ceived weekly at $. I. Forbes.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Married. in Clifton. this morning at $ o'clock. Miss Grace C. DeLeon to Mr. Napoleon !. Cuerrette. The ceremony was performed at the Manila Hotel I-by Judge Shirley Of Netcalf. The wedding was a quiet affair, only few intimate friends being present. Mrs. Wm. F. Sturzenegger acted as brides maid and Louie Canneytt as best man. The bride is one Of Metcali's fairest flowers and has resided at that place for the past two years, where sine has many warm friends. The groom has resided in Clifton about three wears. during which time he has been con stantly employed in the teaching plant He is an honest and industrious young man and has a host of friends in Clifton and Metcalf. The ERA extends con gratulauons 10 the happy couple. .Nr. and Mrs. Gucrrctte will take in the St. Louis Fair and also visit mum per of the important cities, after wh 'ch they vii! go to keenatin, Ontario. their future home. They left on their journey this morning.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Fine assortment of refrigerators at Forbes. Prices low.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Sw!ft's premium hams. Fresh s.ocs a. Smiths store.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Meadow Gold butter and cheese are uuexcelled, for sale only by s. T. Forbes, Chase creek.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

A nice shower Of rain fell in Clifton Monday last.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

tue Oud-e Cf'cGh CDlHp pduS Io dcoui cui and the company will have a bonanza. This vein has been worked continuously Y for the past thirty years. ard it is from this lead that the Arizona copper com panv has extracted its largest Ouo- put of copper, and IL is still the richest ore deposit on that cOmpany's property. This vein extends for more than d mile through the Chase Creek prop erty, and contains high grade ore of d kind which is in great demand by the smelters of the district on account of it's huXing qualities. The I:efugio dyke, which is ove. 900 feet in width and very heavily mineraliZed, also crosses this property, and is expected to be encountered in the next 200 fees. Several dykes of varying thickness cross the Chase Creek, aud one of nearly loo feet in thickness has been opened up to the line of the cOmpany's property. There is every indication that that this property is. destined to become one Of the heaviest producers in the district, and the stockholders will have no reason to regret the faith they pat in the prospect. Development work will sill be continued for some time before opening mp the ore bodies encountered in driving the tunnel.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

"Hoot-Mon"-sure preventive for typhoid fever-kills the germs, see? For sale by II. w. Wright.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Don't cook. Buy boiled ham a Smiths store.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Under the supervision of the county sanitary board, the condition of the town of Clifton has been materially improved this week. The public gen. orally seems to take kindly to the new order of things, which is Of great benefit to the officers. Ii will take some time yet to put the town in any thing like a decent condition, but now that start has been made no dOub, the good work will be continued until Clifton will compare favorably with any other town of like size. The filthy condition of the town has doubt less had much to do with :he preva- lence of sickness. There is d general complaint of an unusual amount Of sickness from towns throughout the territory, caused, doubtless by the prolonged drOuth. A few good rains would be of great benefit to the cOun- try in many ways.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
Base Ball News.

The El Paso News Of recent date contained an article in regard to the organization of a new base ball league, known as the Southwestern to be composed of Fl Paso, Clifton. Silver City, Deming, Douglas, Morenci and Tucson. c. O. Francisco, president of the Fl Paso Base Ball club. who had the pleasure of witnessing the games between Clifton and Tucson Sunday week, is promoting the organiza- ton Of the Southwestern league and will go north .in a short time to confer with the national league officials and per ect the organization.
 The aforementioned cities and camps al nave fast teams this season and II the league is formed there will be some interesting games played. The league, fl properly managed ought to be a financial success, and no doubt the games played under the professional head will draw larger crowds than at present. The struggle for the first pennant of the South western league will be 8 hard one and no doubt will be the cause--et many good games.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Hugh McKeen has been awarded the contract for carrying the mail from Clifton 10 Benton on Blue river. The government, which makes its csti- mates for such work according Go the population served, refused tO pay what the work is worth, but Mr. Mckeen, being public spirited citizen, will help Uncle sam out by doing the busi- ness for the amount w hich the old gem tlemen is willing to pay.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Cherries. The market supplied at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

On last sundaXtbe Morenci base baif team came down to Clifton Tor ,bractice and were ready for match game with the local team, but owing to the fact that number Of the Cllt- ton boys had taken a day of and gone i, to the hills and other places pieasur- l. ing, nottirug pe----oi aijjGse gould De Tn. t dulged in. Twelve Morenci boys were i present and only few Clifton player:
 reported for duty, but there was nc , trouble to fill out the team as Clifton : is full of ball players. Everything l welt of smoothly and the boys ap
 peared to be as friendly as ever, whicl
 is nothing more than proper. A lit
 tie more harmony between the Cliff . ton and Morenci teams should be prac
 ticed. There is no reason why neigh
 boring towns should be at outs.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
LOCAL MINES AND MINING.

W. 5. Nuuday came in this week with q shipment of rich copper ore from the keeting mines, which went to the Shannon shelter. The ore will average better than 90 per cent.
 Dick Lakenan this week shipped several tons Of high grade silver ore from his mines near Morenci to Fl PasO for treatment. Dick has one Of the richest silver mines in the country, and expects 10 make regular ship ments in the future.
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Wm O'Bricn, who has been at the head of the dry goods department of the A. C. store for nearly two years, has resigned his position, and will leave about the first to take charge Of the gents furnishing department in the Copper Queen store. Mir. O'Brien is an energetic young man and has many friends in Clifton, who wish him well in his new field of labor
The copper era., 1904-05-26

Bill Hunter, who fired on the A. X arrived in Clifton Saturday from Pocatello. Idaho. He remained until Wednesday morning. Since leaving Clifton he has moved up d notch and is now running as ,nginee:. Bill formed the ERA that he has a son two years old which no doubt is news to q great manv of his old friends.
The copper era., 1904-05-26
CHASE CREEK PROPERTY.

Work on the tunnel on the Chase Creek Copper Company property is being continued and pushed ahead at a rapid rate says EI Obrero. Two more good veins have been cut through and work of opening them up will soon be commenced The company have the greatest belief in the ongfellow vein being encountered within a very short time, and when it does the futare of
The copper era., 1904-05-26

PURELY PERSONAL
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Hon. Henry Hill spent Monday in Duncan.
 Dr. Wiley was down from Metcalf Tuesday last.
 F.S. Cole and Ed. ;IcCAbe lett last week for St Louis.
 Sheriff James Parks spent a few days in town this week.
 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mclean, of Net calf, spent Monday in Clifton.
 Mrs. Harry Laskey a,d Mrs. Burrell. of Morenci. visited Clifton Tuesday.
 Mrs. Heath. of Morenci is spend ing the week in Clifton visiting Mrs Kane.
 Mrs. Percy McCaoe. of Daley, Cali fo-nia, arrived here last week on visit to Mrs Munroe.
 Tom Smith left Monday last tor Fort Thomas hot sp, ,ngs where he will spend d few weeks rusticating.
 Mrs. Cotey and chiIdren left Tues day morning for McA Anlen, wiscon- sin, where they will pend the sum- mer.
 R. L. Phillip;. head mucksc at tke New England ooper compary, came down yesterday the mine for a Aili.ls- llAeea.ereG~