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Clifton I0-hiorenf ].

Az predicted in the last Issue Of the FRA inc Clifton ball tfam carried away the honOrs at Sundays game Ii was very clean and interesting game. very little kicking being done. Al ,he announcement or the umpire tO ..olav balI'' Morenci took the bal and Clifton trotted 10 the he|d. Alter the third inning. the score Tood two and two and it was a gtess 10 pick the winner. Final scor1 being 10 in fayor of Clifton. Moresci produced a surprise in the form o.f Q new pitcher who halls from ksas City and answers to the nanIe ci Cook. He mad excellent success for : few innings with his fast straight balls. but the Clifton boys soon tum bled and put him out Of business in the sixth inning. when The old reliable Brubaker took bif place. It Is thought by a great many of the local base ball euthusia ias ts that Cook will prove wonder when in practice. but it is good news tO the Clifton bows to hear that he expects to try it again.
 The Clifton boys all hit well in sun dav's came. but Dudley deserves es- pecial mention for his heavy batting, punching the ball for two three baggers and one single. Minor Simms pitched for Clifton and received many boouets on his excellent work. h fact all the boys showed up we'll in their new maroon suits.
 The game was we'll attended and the Norenci roOte-s mad pad colds. The cavalry company. however, were pat riotic and rooted under difficulties, but lost no time in making their escape after the game.
 The Clifton ball club now has strong aggregation O. players and with a little practice ought to clean up any team in the territory. Arrangements are being made for gs-res with Fl Paso, Douglas, Bisbee, Tucson, Globe. Deming, Silver City. Fort Baird and d picked team from the valley The next game will be with Morenci on May lst. On May Sth the valley team will be here
 The following is the summary Of game:
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William Horstm one O. the dis coverers Of the Clear Lake mines of Grant county near the Arizona line, died al the hospital in Silver City last week He was a typical old time pros pector, having spent nearly all of his life in the Rocky mountains. About two years ago he came tO Clifton and organized d party to search for the long lost Adams diggings, which he imagined he could find without much trouble. Some weeks were spent in the hills by the party, but without suc- cess. Deceased was 73 years of age. but was quite rugged up to the time Of his late illness.
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A rumor was in circulation last week that Climax Jim" q well known citi- Zen of this secton, had been hanged near St. Johns. \ letter from Jim to a friends here denies that there is any truth in the report, and Jim ought to know what he is talking about. He went to St. Johns recently to stand trial under charge of having at some remote period of his eventful career been too intimately connected with some live stock which happened also to be claimed by other parties. It is said that in early life Jim was led astray bv men who lacked the proper regard for the property rights of others, and who were careless like in the use of the rope and the branding iron. In early life Climax found temptation hard to resist, but it is said by his friends that he reformed several years ago, and has since been travelling the straight and narrow path.
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The Caruthers Case.

Ti3e case Of the territory vs Eugene Caruthers, chairman of the board Of suPerVisors, came on for trial in the district court at Solomoaville Monday last. MT. Caruthers was represented by four able lawyers. The court sus- tained the demurrer to the indictment, on the ground, so the ERA is informed. that the grand jury was not legally formed. The case was referred back to the next grand jury.
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Clifton people are gradually begin ming to take keencr interest in their public schools, which is most com mendablc. The Clifton schools amounted Co but little until after the completion ot the new school building. which was present to the people from the A. C. company. Previous to that time there was not accOmmoda- tions for one-half the children. but now there is ample room for all. and with the fall term it. is likely that not less than nine teachers will be en- ploved in both districts. Heretofore seven months terms have been the rule, but this year there will be an eight-mOnihs term in the old district, with funds sufficient for another month. which really ought to be taught, because it will nelp out the school fund next year, and also be of great benefit to the pupils, who have been delayed in their work by short terms for several years.
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Thursday evening the ladies of the $. I. NJ. I. club gave Mexican supper at the home of Mrs. F.. NJ. Williams in honor of Lady Meuzie of Ediu- burgh, Scotland. The other noted guests were Mrs. Savelson. also of Scotland, Mrs. Governor Brodie of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Neitch. The guests were received by the club at the door and given the club grip. \ guessing contest was then tried. Mrs. Brodie and Lady Menzie carry ing of the prizes. About 10 o'clock all were asked to the dining room and the eXclamations of Ans" and ''O's" proved what Il pleasant surprise was there. The dining room and tables were beautifully decorated in the Mexican colors and Japanese lanterns covered the electric lights, giving a soft red light everywhere. A Mexi- can supper was then served which everyone seemed to enjoy very much. Toasts were drunk to the guests and club. After supper there was music and conversation until a late hour, and then goodnights were said with re- luctance.
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Cromb & Shannon's slaughte" house, located a mile up the Frisco, was burned Monday last with loss to the firm Of about s25Uq. The fire was started from the rendering kettle, which boiled over. The fat was ignited, and carried the flames t6 the building, which was soon in flames. Some men were at work in the build ing dressing beeves, but when they discovered the fire it was then too late to save anything. Even the carcases of the beeves in the building were burned
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Childers Acquitted.

The coroner's jury which inyes.i- gated the case or the territory vs Wm. Childers, charged with murder ing Frank M. Lane, a full account of which appeared in these columns last week, brought in verdict O. jus,if- able homicide and Mr. Childers was turned loose. He left on the follow ing day to join his family at Douglas
 From the evidence introduced the jury was fully justified in the verdict it rendered, which met with the gen eral approval Of the public.
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PURELY PERSONAL


J R. Hampton iz spending the week at Solomonyille attending court.
 Ernest Eyerhardy left this morning for SolomonvilIe 10 attend court
 Hon. Henry HiU visited the count, seat this week, returning Tuesday night.
 Justice Shirley returned las: week from Solomonville, where be spent some time attending court.
 4. C. smith, Of the Gua Valley Bank. spenta few days at the county seat this week attending court.
 Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Schafer returned last week from a trip to Illinois, where Mr. Schsfer was called by the death of his brother
 H. C. Dauntless, formerly in the en- ploy Of the A. C. company al Longfel- low, left last week for California. where he will make his home in the future.
 Clarence Bayne, Of Silver City, ar rived last week to accept a situation at lhe shannon store. He is one Cf the best clerks in the country. and also an enthusiastic ball player.
 Mrs. Otto Rosenthal, wife 0: Assist ant Master Mechanic Rosenthal visited Lordsburg last week, to meet her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Kincaid who will make her home here in the future.
 F. B. Reeves. president of the Girard National Bank, of Philadel- phia. spent few days here last week visiting his cousin. J. R. Todd, of the A. C. company. He was much pleased with Clifton and the camp in general
 c. P. Dunn came in Monday last from Black river where he spent several happy days hunting and fishing. Be brought in a 2j pound turkey as an evi- dence Of his ability as pistol shot. He also returned well supplied with fish stories
 Mr. aud Mrs. c. F. Alsdorf left this morning for the east, where they will spend the summer. Mr. Aisdorf goes east in the interest of the Cuprite company. which recently took over a valuable group Of claims near Met calf
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The Oasis club met at it's club room $ on last Saturday evening and d royal good time was had by all who attended. A number Of invited guests were pres ent, all Of whom reported a good time. Refresh hments, consisting Of lemonade, cake and ice cream were served. The usual game-high-five-was played and first prizes we"e awarded to Miss Vache and Mr. Kirby, while Miss Pearce and MT. Greer captured conso- lation prizes. Miss Gussie Rogers and Mir. Barrett acted as hostess and host. On account of the warm weather it was decided to abandon the club until fall, consequently Saturday nights meeting was the last Of the season.
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The work Of laying the foundation fo' the office building Of the A c. company is progressing rapidly under the supervision of Superintendent Schumann. A mixing machine, which is run by an electric motor, is now engaged making the cement for the foundation walls. The building
 will be a handsome two story structure.
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Tom Smith, who has been sick for the past month, has not sufficiently re- covered to be abie to make his ap- pearance on the street. He is slowly improving, however, and will soon be around again
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The Bisbee Review dil our esteemed fellOwtownsman Frank E. Laine q grave injustice by stating in the head lines over special dispatch from Clifton that he had been killed by Wm. Childers. The telegram stated that Frank NJ. Lane had been killed, but the Review mixed the names in the headlines, and the fact that the Re view in its headlines stated the o~igi- nal cadse of the trouble, made the ar ticle very offensive to Nr. Laine and his friends. From Bisbec dispatch was sent to Fl Paso and other cities re-iteratiug the story, hence Mr. Laine has been the recipient of some very unpleasant advertising. How ever, Mr. Laine has taken the matter very good naturcdy. He denies the report that he was shot, or even half shot, by Mir. Childers or anybody.
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BRAS Duncan pack failed to arrive at its destination on time last week. A second package was mailed on Monday and arrived Tuesday. The ERA re- Srcts that the accident occurred.
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On Friday evening last F. NJ. Will liams, the store manager Of the A. c. company, entertained the visiting directors Of the company at dinner at his beautiful home on Railroad avenue.
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Gus Williams and c. G. Spann, and their wives, spent Sunday last at Gil liard's hot springs on the Gila. and had delig httul day's outing. They started home little late, and when they reached the pump house on the Frisco they concluded that they could save considerable time by driving up the river, as it was much nearer than by jhe wagon road. The ladies eu- tered q mild protest over the river pert swimmers, concluded it would be more interesting to come up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, which, owing. to the tailings from the Clifton plants is quite wide. their team fouudered in the soft tail ings. and the boys had all they could do to rescue the horses from slimey grave. The buggy settled down unti, it's bed was level with the top O. the water. Then came the most interest ing part of tn days experience, Cetiin 2 the ladies 10 the shore. The ERA is not advised as to the particulars at tending the perilous journey from the submerged buggy to dry land, but il was finally accomplished. The party then walked back to the pump house and telephoned to Morenci for con- veyance to bring them home. The rig did not arrive until about I2 o'clock, hence they did not reach home until near morning. Gus Geuerally has an accident of some kind. bat this was an entirely new and novel Experience, and one which he is not likely to soon forget.
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Miss Marcic Nache, who formerly resided in Clifton, was married on last Sunday evening in California to Mr N. Bicn. The happy couple will make their future home in Redlands. Cali fornia, where the groom has cozy little home. The bride has many friends in Clifton, all o' whom join the ERA in extending congratulations.
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Last Tuesday afternoon the $. I. NJ |. held their regular meeting at the home Of their president, Mrs. F.. NJ. Williams. Sir William and Lady MenLie were present as guests of honor. Lady Meuzie became an honorary member of the <. I. Nj. l.
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Mrs. M. E. Emerson who is in d hospital yesterday, where an operation was performed. Her friends hope for her speedy recovery.
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The Sons Of Hermann gave picnic Sunday last at Moody's grove on the Frisco, which was attended by nearly all mem bcrs of the lodge and their families. All had jolly good time.
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The Douglas Dispatch has had trouble with it's union prin ters. and from the accounts printed in the Doug las papers the union acted very hasty in its strike, refusing to live uo to its full agreement with the Dispatch. A bout six months ago the American or Douglas refused to sign an agreement with the union, and was declared un- fair, and an attempt was made to boy cot it bv the union. The question at issue was not as to the scale Of wages, but came up over the foremanship. the union demanding the right to name the foreman, which the proprie- tors would not submit to. During the recent strike the American came to the assistance of the Dispatch, and helped it out of bad hole.
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J. A. MacLeay, representing the O. O. r. lodge ot Clifton. Mrs. Jesse Noakum, representing the Re5ekah lodge of Clifton, and Jesse Noakum and John Hammer, representing the 1. c. O. F. Of Morenci, left Monday last 10 attend the grand lodge meetings of their respective orders, which are now in session at Tucson.
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Nr. and Mrs. Neitch last week en- tertained Mir. and Mrs. Savelson, of Edinburgh, Scotland, while they were Tn Clifton. It was their first trip to this country. and they returned home with most favorable impressions Of the people they met as well as of the wonderful resources Of the country.
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Errors-Clifton ,. MOrenci ,. base hits Clifton II, Mornnci Q. base hitS-t lftOn | Morenci f 3 base hts-Clifton 3. Earned runs Clifton :, MOrenci 3. Bases on balls-SlmmS ?. Cook l, Brubaker l. l-base on error-Cliiton l, Moreuci l. Battcries-Cook, Brubaker and Brubaker; SimmS and Doran. Umpire-LoTd. Time of game-2 hours and 20 minutes.
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CliftOn.MOrenci School Graduates of the
 Eighth Grade.

Tomorrow evening the graduating classes of the Clifton and Morenci schools. will unite in commencement exercises az the school building in Mo- renci. 4 cordial invitation is extended to the public to be present. Following in the program of the exercises. Mandolin and guitar trio Sweet Remembrance' Misses Florence and Jesse Lloyd and
 Florence RObsOn Song g.........''Arizons The Sun Kissed Land,'
 By the Class Recitation "The old Forsaken school House, %
 Calder Emerson. Essay y-...............-.. :. A Trip to India,
 Florence Robson. Mandolin and guitar trio. ....." "UtopiGn March" ." Recitation. ...... John Burns of Gettysburg 70
 Mollie Lilies. Essay Financial Panics of the United States"
 Florepcc Lloyd.
 Mollie Lilies Recitation .......... Key to Thomas Heart"
 Morgan Leonard. Essay Meat Industry of the United States, :"
 Clarence Bennett Recitation ... ...............' Success in Life.
 Lillian Patton. Essay ..-.......... Grant q General '
 Beatrice Flores. Mandolin and guitar trio o-Ial eddlesome" Recitation Frank c1a5Hinr ~Adq@s Ind Jefferson" Essay .....................''T The Ancient Aztec %
 Jessie Lloyd. Recitation ' How the Buzzard Became Bald" "
 Nellie ClarE. Address S..............-........ Rev Krichbaum. song ..... ....-..... .Morenci Eighth Grade. Presentation of Diplomas by President Waugh of Morenci board Of school trus ees.
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MINOR MENTION


Silver City papers report that Lloyd, is quite sick at that place.
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Meadow Gold butter and cheese are uneXcelled, for sale only oy $. J. Forbes, Chase creek.
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Risdon's photographs sre up to date See his work and get h. prices before going elsewhere.
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The Merit" range hnest cooker or the market. Sold ony by $. J. Forbes, Chase creek
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Risdon, the photographer, will re- ducc the price on stamp and carica- ture photos to 25 cents per dozen from April l6t!; to 26th. Call and see him.
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Butter. Butter. Try Belle Springs. It's the best. Received twice weekly ' at Smiths.
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FOR SALE-Good- wall teuts used for residence in South Clifton Call on Claud Hooker at A. C. store.
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!t's doctors business to study health. Doctors confidently recom- ment Barper WhisEey. Sold by II. ". Wright.
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A special invitation is extended to the ladies 10 bring their children to Risdon's photograph parlors. Stamp and caricaturc photos reduced to 9 cents per dozen from April 18th 10 26th.
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Fine wines and liquon io- medicinal purposes at g. J. Forbes Chase creek.
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Fresh veal, prime beef, mutton and pork. Prompt delivery. Clifton Mar ket,
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Fresh California Traits and vegeta- bles received weekly at s. J. Forbes, Chase creek.
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The ERA is informed by Editor Nalgean Of the Morenci Standard, who last week visited the new coal fields near Duncan. that it's report Of that section was somewhat sensa- tiOnal. As Mr. algean is noted for his conservatism, and k also doubtless the best authority on coal in this sec ton, the ERA is pleased 10 give some thing of his views of the new coal belt. From the marked similarity and general geological conditions he con- siders the new field an extension of the Morenci coal basin. and is also Of the opinion that the field extends to the Bonita. After careful eXamina- tion of the country he arrived at the conclusion that both fields were created al the same time. He found the formation between the two fields unbrolen and ot the same sandstone and shale character, capped with con glomerate, giving proof that the two basins are really one and the same in general character and formation. He found greater exposures at Duncan. where the field is more ievel allowing d sweep of the waters. which also ac- counts for the greater decomposition in evidence. He is satisfied that coal will be found at Duncan but thinks it will be at greater depth than at the Molder field. He says there is no coal exposed on the surface, that what the discoverers took to be huge blocks Of coal is nothing but slate and shale, with about two per cent. car bon. He says the Morenci fields will be ready to output long before those of Duncan. Mr. Valgean says that l0- inch streak of coal would be ample for all local demands, and would also prove q regular bonanza to its owners.
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Chase Creek Furniture company buy and sell all kinds Of new and second hand goods.
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J. C. Dunseath, the talented editor Of Fl Obrero, Of Morenci, his been admitted to practice law in Arizona. He passed most cred ible examination at SOlomonvlle. The ERA congratu- lates Mr. Dunseath upon his admission 10 he bar Of Graham county, and pre- diets that he will prove q shining light to that august and talented body of brilliant gentlemen, but at the same time it hopes that he will not retire from the newspaper work, for which he is so well qualified. Most any man with brains can be good lawyer, O. which there are many in Arizona, but editors who rank with Mr. Dunseath are scarce in any t.OuntrV
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Forbes will have big removal sale before moving to the new store or Chase creek.
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Full line of Raiston foods at S. j Forhes, Chase creek.
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There will bc meeting of Crescent Temple No. 10, HalhbOnc Sisters to- night at the lodge rooms. All sisters and brothers are earnestly requested to be present. There will he iniliatory work and large delegation is ex- pected down from the Morenci temple.
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A hack loaded with six passengers was overturned Monday last while coming down from Newtown, Morenci None Of the passengers were hurt. Had the hack slid a few feet further it would have gone down an cmbankment for distance of Ht least one hundred feel
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LOCAL MINES AND MINING.

Frank weaver this week shipped a car load of fine ore 10 the Fl Paso
 smeiter
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II. \. Keller, an eminent mining engineer. spent a few days here last week examining the Lezynsky group of claims near Longfellow, and in looking over the district in general.
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The Independent Order Of Odd Eel lows, assisted by the Ecbckahs, will celebrate their S5th anniversary on next Tuesday evening, April 26th, at Prettyman's Academy. All odd Eel lows and their families and visiting brothers in good standing are invited aud earnestly requested to be present.
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II. 5. Anderson. the former manager of the Shannon Coppe- company. ar rived in Clifton Monday night on a business and pleasure trip.
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Wm. Keeting was down last week with a shipment O fine ore from his mines, which averaged 3lt per cent. copper. l. went to the \. C. works. Mir. Kceting expects to make regular shipments in the future.
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In commenting upon the develop ment at Molder, near Morenci, the Standard last week said: The four feet of coal started upon has widened trife though only q few feet of depth has been attained. Though not al present quite good enough for use, the foreman in charge of the work reports the coal coming cut to be i'm proving slightly in quality. It has not been expected that quality would come much under fifty feet from the surface, coal requiring from that to 200 feet to escape deterioration from weather action"
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NJ. L. Eequa, Of San Francisco, a mining man we'll known throughout the coast country. and Il. LOrnig, d Boston banker, who are interested in mining enterprises in Nevada, arrived in Clifton this week to look over the concentrating plants Of the companies operating here. The ore Of their mines is very similar to the ores of this district, hence the inspection of the plants here.
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J. C. Merrill, a prominent mining man of Los Angeles, who spent some time here examining the district, re- turned home yesterday, carrying with him a most favorable impression of this section. It is quite likely tha: he will return at no distant date.
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All Kinds of Mining Blanks at ERA Office.
.E| PaSO Foundry st Machine Co.
EL PA SO, I>G>N

.Ihe Proof of the Puddinn is in the Eatina Aways.
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An accident happened to the Shan non tramway Tuesday last which pu it out Of commission for several days l. is thought that the plant has ; sufficient amount of ore on hand tC keep it going until the tramray i: again in operation.