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YUMA EXPECTS TO
 BE A GREAT SEAPORT.
Engineers Not Able to Stop Flow Of
 Colorado River.

The California Development con pany is putting forth the most stren- uous efforts to stop the Mexican h. take, and again turn the Colorai do down it's regular channel to the Gulf of California, says the Yum Suu Several rebIfS hlve been met with, and the original plan. of the engin- eers has been a5audo1e1 as imprac- ticable and unfeasible, bat the claim is still put forth with an increasing degree of insistence that the intake will be stopped.
 It is a significant fact, however, and worthy of more than passing con- sideration, that almost, if not quite all of the old timers about Yuma, many of them river men who have studied the flow of the Colorado and it's peculiarities for more years than one has fingers and toes, are more than skeptical concerning the final outcome of the efforts of the Devel- opment Company's engineers. Such old timers and experienced river men as Captain Isaac Folhamus, C.. F. Townsend and others, express the strong belief that the time has gone when the flow of the Colorado could have been diverted back into the old channel. Their belief is backed by the fact-and most inn portant fact it is-that the channel has now been cut so deep, giving the water very rapid fall, that it will be impossible by any process of en- gineering, in view of the Circum- stance that the bed of the channel is nothing but shifting quicksand, to construct a gate or build a dam which will stop the flow of the river long enough and raise it high enough to turn it down the old channel, which is very much higher than the bed of the river above the intake or in the intake.
 In the meantime Salton Sea is growing steadily, and the belief is gaining adherents by the score that it has come to stay, and that in the course of from ten to twenty years, according to the flow of the Colo rado, all that portion of California lying below the level of the sea will become q part of it, and Yuma will be, not quite, but nearly q seaport.
The copper era., 1905-10-12
Water Decision.

As announced in last weeks Guar dian, Judge Doan was here last week to render a decision in the famous water case. While the judge did not submit his decision, he gave the fig ures upon which will be based the distribution of water to the different canals.
 On motion of Col. Herring, thirty aayy-ssr~cr1~ granted the different liti- gants to look over the figures as sub mitted by the court as to the amount of water that each canal is entitled to before an appeal is taken by any one. It was represented to the court that no one of the canals de- sired an appeal, but would rather this decision should settle the mat ter, and that as the matter was so complicated it would take some time for the different people interested to thoroughly understand the court $ meaning, it would be wise to give them time to look over the schedule before the final decree should be rendered..
 This petition was granted. It is quite probable that every canal com pany will agree to the decree and no appeal will be taken.
 This is probably the most intri- cates law suit ever tried in the terri tory, and Judge Doan is entitled to the thanks of the people of this county for his long-suffering patience in hearing the case and then going through the evidence as he has and getting to the bottom of the facts. It was hard case to try, as most of the living witnesses who could have testified to the time of the first cul- tivation of land in the valley are dead, and a number of those who were present were very indefinite as to dates and acreage. Then followed stupendeOus mathematical pro- blem in getting the matter together for a decision. Later the judges de- cree will be filed, than all will under stand, by careful study, just what each canal is entitled to. The water commissioner is, necessarily, left to interpet the decree and enforce the order of the court.-Guardian
The copper era., 1905-10-12
The First Annual Territorial Fair to be Held at Phoenix, Arizona, DeCem-
 Der 4th to 9th, 1905.

The work of getting everything in order for the Territorial fair is now progressing rapidly and matters are beginning to assume definite shape. The several departments are being organized and the various superin- tendents appointed.
 In the horse and mule department premiums are offered on all classes of the standard bred and draft breeds, for best stallions, mares and colts. Also for best drivers, both single and double farm teams and mules, single and double. W. W. Cook will look after this department.
 Premiums are offered on classes of cattle in the several breeds of short horns, Herefords, Holsteins, Aber- deen-Angus, Galloways, Jerseys and Guernseys. Hon. Manson Pickrell, of Tempe, is in charge of this de- partment.
 c. M. Baum will look after the in terests of the swine department and premiums are offered for the best in each class of Berkshire, Poland China, Chester-Whites, Duroc-Jersey and any other distinct breed.
 The sheep and goat department is being looked after by H. c. Lockett, of Flagstaff, and the premium list in- cludes all classes of the principal breeds that are in this territory, which are the Delaine and French Merinos, Shropshire and Downs and the Lincoln and Leicesters. The Angora goats are recognized in this with good premiums.
 It is expected that the keenest will be in the poultry and pigeon department of which C. B. Wood is superintendent and Henry Berrar, of San Jose, Cal, is judge, with J. l.. Mcdowell as assistant udge. A building is being erected
The copper era., 1905-10-12
COFFEE It gees to the spot.
Documents Filed For Record.

Following is a list of documents filed for record at the county seat compiled by Abstracter Fred Dysart
 T. P. McCulley locates 4 claims in Stanley Butte dist
 The Arizona & New Mexico Rail- way Go. files copy of their articles of incorporation and consolidation dated July 2s, 1883.
 Andrew Foley and wife to Ernest M. Fowler, deed, S1, part lot 3, blk. II, Thatcher.
 United States to Shannon Copper Co.,, patent, l mine in Greenlee or Copper mt. dist.
 John Blake files official bond as justice of the peace at San Carlos.
 Louis Reshau is appointed deputy sheriff.
 P. c. Little, probate judge, to Criltiano Gomez, deed, lot l, blk. IT, West Clifton.
 Nit Simms is appointed deputy clerk ot the probate court.
 Ricarco Lara and wife to Emiterio Loya, deed, S100, part lot II, blk 9, West Clifton.
 Territory of Arizona to I. E. Solo mon, deed, S1, sw ], sw ], B, s, 26 e,
 H. c. Ussher to Asa Packer, deed, S1O,000, sw ne, SC nv and nv sw and Is acres of sw nv, 20, s. ? e.
 Chas. Morris to Mrs. Susan Bassett and F. P. Teal, deed, s1, 8of ? claims in Lone Star dist.
 Wm. A. PoseY to Charles E. Free stone, deed, $25O, 2 acres in ne cor sw, IS, s, 26 e.
 United States to Henry P. Wood. ct al, patent, 1 claim in Copper mt. dist, 18 acres.
 J. R.Hampton is appointed agent of Norwich Union Fire Ins. Society
 Manuel Salazar is appointed dep uty sheriff.
 P. P. Greer and wife to Dora S. Werner, deed, S1O, e part lot 9, blk. }. Hills add, Clifton.
 United States to Tobe Lacey, patent, lots 3, ,, and ', sec. ,, : S, 3l e.
 R. Stephens and K. NJ. Schade to R. T. O'Donnell and A. J. Dunaway, bill of said, $22O0, Morenci Bakery in Morenci.
 A. J. Dunaway and J. E. Blakeny to R. T. O'Donnell, bill of sale, S90O, same.
 R. T. O'Donnell to A. F. Williams, bill of sale, S1O, same.
 Ricardo Sanchez to Gila Valley Bank So T. Co.,, bill of sale, S9O, house 15O yds. of D. c. M. Go. shelter.
 Mary I. Hoopes, for herself as admrx. c deeds), to John L. Hoopes, deed, Sl, etc., 17s acres in nv, 12, { s, D e. and on this date is also filed order of probate court authorizing above conveyance by admrX.
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THE DISTRICT COURT.
A Short Term is Expected. Grand Jury
 Recommends New Jail at Clifton.

The grand jury finished its work and submitted it's report Wednesday of last week, finding six indictments as follows:
 Francisco Leyvas, murder; Jose Lopez, resisting an officer: Wm. Henry Pryor, assault with intent to commit murder: George Thompson, murder; Nicanor Limo and Antonio Gonzales, burglary; Tobe Lacy, grand larceny.
 The report in full follows:
 We, the Grand Jury, duly empan- eled and sworn for the October term, 905, to inquire into all matter s brought before us beg leave to make this, our firal report.
 We have investigated and inquired into fourteen cases: six cases in which indictments gre found; five ignored, and three referred to the next grand jury.
 By different committees appointed by the Foreman, the various county offices have been investigated as the limited time would permit, all of which were found to be in good con dition.
 We recommend a new jail at Cliff ton and a new floor in the county jail at Solomonville.
 We thank Judge Tucker for his wise and able advise and instructions and his ever-present courtesy and willingness to assist us in the dis charge of our duties.
 Respectfully submitted,
 HENRY HILL, Foreman.
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ROckefeIIer's Gift.

The s1O,OOO,OOO gift of John D. Rockefeller to the General Educa- tional Board which was announced last June was paid to the board by MT. Rockefeller in cash. In his let ter of last June Rockefeller an nounced that this gift would be forth coming on the last of October in cash securities at his option and the cash was turned over to the board.
 The $1O,O00,000 was delivered to the executive committee of the board while in session by F. T. Gitz, representative of Rockefeller and also a member of the firm.
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THE Copper Hand- Book

A practical book of nearly thous- and pages, useful to all and neees= sary to most men engaged in ahy branch of the Copper Industry.
 Its facts will pass muster with the trained scientists and its language is easily understood by the everyday man.
 It is a dozen books in one, covering the History, Uses, Terminology, Geography, Geology, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Metailurgy, Finances and Statistics of Copper.
 It gives the plain facts in plain English, without fear or favor.
 It lists and describes 3S49 copper mines and companies, in all parts of the world, descriptions running from two lines to twelve pages, according to importance of the property.
 The Copper Handbook is conceded ] tO he the
The copper era., 1905-10-12
An Awful Cough Cured

1.-Two years ago our little girl had touch of pneumonia, which left her with an awful cough. She had spells of coughing, just like one with the whooping cough and some thought she would not get well at all. We got bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which acted like a charm. She stopped coughing and got stout and fat,'' writes Mrs. Ors Bussard, Brubaker, III. This remedy is for sale by all dealers in medicine.
The copper era., 1905-10-12
$. p. Cheap Summer Rates.

Reduced Rates to Portland, Ore and return account Lewis x Clark Exposition, June 1st to October 10th, 1905, 15 day ticket 5000, 21 day tick ct $55.0O. Write agent, s. P. Co.,, at Lordsburg, N. M., for full informa- tion, about liberal stop-over privil- eges, trains and reservations. lot
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WORLDS STANDARD REFERENCE
 B00K ON CQPPER

The Miner needs the book for the facts it gives him about mines, min ing and the metal.
 The Investor needs the book for the facts it gives him about Mining Investments and Copper Statistics. Hundreds of Swindling Companies are exposed in plain English.
 Price is 8 in Buckram, with gilt top; $7.5O in full library morocco. Will be sent fully prepaid, on ap- proval, to any address ordered, and may be returned within a week of receipt if not fully satisfactory.
 HORACE J. STEVENS,
 139 PoStOffice Block,
 HOughtOn. Mich. U. s. A.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All duggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig nature is on each box.
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KUN WK EAS EUN NK

The night express leaves Ell Paso Daily at 650 Noun solid vesibud train through New Orleans Shreve without change Carries through seepers St. Lous Shreveport New Orleans and inerme points points North East local schedules, information, o address
 R. ". CURTIS, Southwestern Passenger Agent
  No Trouble to Answer Questions
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COFFEE

Two requisites, both be- ginning with C: cook and coffee.
 Write for our KA6sledse Book. A schlling 6 Comp; Y, San Francesca.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
CHURCH NOTES

Dr. G. A. Grise. of Baltimore, will
preach IN Bethesda NJ. f. Church to-
morrow morning. Rev. G. T. Wyatt,
pastor, will conduct the evening service.
On account of the illness Of Rev. F.
III. Moore, who was confined to the house
in Philadelphia with a sewers attack of
grip, there were no services in the Forest
Presbyterian Church last Sunday. We
received telegram from DR.. Moore stat
ing that Rev. w. w. Heberten will
preach in Forest Church on Sunday.
Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the lecture room of the NJ. E. Churcl,
every Sunday evening at $40 O'Clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for tomorrow evening is: Am
1 My Brothers Keeper" CA temper
ance meeting) Gen. 4;S-l5. Leader,
Mr.. ]. Elwood Denny.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of Forest Presbyterian Church,
meets every Sunday evening at 6.45
O'Clock. A cordial Invitation is extended
to everybody. The topic for tomorrow
evening is: "Am ] My Brothers Keep
er% "a temperance meeting.) Leader,
Mr.. ]. F. Deakyne.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
cEcILTON

Rev. w. F. Dawson spent a few days Of
last week in Bethel.
Mrs. Dollie Clayton visited her friend,
Miss May Dushane, of Blacks, last week.
Miss Eddie Ferguson is spending some
time with her sister in Chesapeake City.
Mrs. Albert Watts and son Edgar have
returned from visiting relatives in Town
send.
Miss Elizabeth Anderson has returned
from visiting her sister, Mrs. James Budd,
of Wayne, Pa.
Samuel .Buckworth, Of Middle Neck,
has been visiting his uncle, Charles Ben
nett and family.
Misses Moliie Richards and Ida Mili-
kan spent one day last week with Mrs.
George Beasten.
Albert Dushane and wife, and Mrs. Sut-
ton, of Blacks. spent Sunday last with
Robert Ferguson and wife.
Harold Whitehouse, OF Wilmington,
has returned home from spending some
time with Thomas Boulden.
Mr.. Henry Minner and Miss Maude
Robinson we're married on Monday even
ing, January 9th at the home of her par.
ents, Charles Robinson and wife, by Rev.
W. F. Dawson. Quite number Of in.
yited guests witnessed the ceremony.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
EPWORTH LEAGUE

The Epworth League cabinet OF the
Wilmington Conference met in Dover
on Wednesday to arrange for the annual
session of the League, to be held in Grace
Church at the time Of the session OF the
Wilmington Conference. The mass meet
ing will be held on Thursday evening,
March 10th.
DR.. A. s. Mowbray and Rev. F. F.
Carpenter of Wilmington. were appointed
committee on arrangement to act in
conjunction with the Epworth League Of
Grace Church, where the sessions Of con-
ferences will be held. Reports of the
work of the League in the various dis
tricts were made by Rev. F. F. Carpen-
ter, president of Wilmington district !;
Rev. J.. M. Arters, Odessa, president Eas-
ton district, and Rev. J. L. johnson,
Seaford, president Dover district.
Revs. R. K. Stephenson, Vaughan s.
Collins and $. NJ. Morgan, D. d., were
appointed committee to arrange for the
delegation to attend the international
league convention, at Denver, next July. !.
An important feature of the meeting
was the recommendation that efforts be
made to secure the next biennial con-
vention OF the Fourth General Confer
ence District League to be held in this
territory, and urged that the Wilmington
district vabinet take up the matter for
immediate consideration. This csnven-
ton, which includes the Epworth League
of the Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg
and Central Pennsylvania Conferences,
with the Wilmington Conference, holds
biennial sessions which are largely at
tended, and as no convention of the
kind has ever been under the auspices
of the Wilmington Conference, the Leag-
uers are anxious to secure this session.
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ODESSA

Mr.. Lester Naylor is Wilmington
visitor.
Mrs. R. L. Hallett is visiting relatives
in Baltimore.
Mrs. William r. Davis was Smyrns
visitor part of last week.
Miss Hester Carpenter, of near town,
is the guest Of Wilmington.
Mr.. Oliver c. Stevens left last Satur
day morning for Chadbourn, N. G.
Miss Bertha Stevens spent a few days
this week with friends in Wilmington.
Miss Mollie Rose returned last Satur,
day from two weeks visit in Baltimore.
Miss Nellie Sutton, of New Castle, is
the guest of Miss Catherine Whittock,
near town.
Miss Ethel Brady, of. Middletown, il
spending this week with her sister, Mrs.
F. B. Watkins.
Miss Emma. B. Eccles has returned
after very pleasant visit with relatives
in Wilmington.
Mrs. F. B. Watkins gave card party
on Friday afternoon Of last week in honor
of her sister. Miss Brady.
Mrs. J. NJ. Arters and mother, Mrs.
John Morris, and Mr.. George Reed spent
few days this week with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Atters, at Crumpton. Ma
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
SAssAFRAS

Miss Grace Sylvester returned to st.
Mary's College on Friday last.
Mr.. Harry VanSant, of Galena, was
seriously hurt by being kicked by one
Of his horses on Friday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. EIwood Robinson and
daughter returned from Philadelphia on
Saturday after pleasant visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. Patchen Hyrons, OF Wilmington,
who has been visiting his sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert s. Griffith, returned home
on Saturday.
Quite number attended the box social
given under the auspices of the p, E.
Church at Miss Annie Cacy's, near Mas
sey. on Wednesday evening.
Farmers Institute for Kent County
will be held in Chestertown on February
9Th and 9th. The sessions of the insti-
stute will be in charge Of Director w. L.
Amos.
On Sunday morning just after church
was let out the chimney at the home OF
Mr.. Sheppard Morris caught fire, and but
for the assistance OF bucket brigade
there might have resulted something
serions.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
FLORIDA

~
Tile first Pennsylvania Railroad tour
of the season to Jacksonville, allowing
two weeks in Florida. will leave New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Washington by special train on January
81.
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommodations
Zone berth), and meals en- route in both
directions while travelling on the special
train, will be sold at the following rates:
New York, $1,000; Trenton, $4,000;
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and
Washington, $4s.OO; Pittsburg,~ $3.50
and at proportionate rates from other
points.
Similar tours will be run February IA
and 28
For tickets, itineraries, and other in
formation, apply to ticket agents, or to
Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
IN HONOR OF HER GUEST

Miss Clara WillIts entertrined num-
Der OF friends on Saturday evening, in
honor of her guest, Miss Isabel Stokes,
Of Philadelphia. Progressive finch wa.
the feature Of the evening. Miss Ethel
Mailly of Odessa, won first prize for
ladies and Julian Foard the first for
gentlemen. Dancing was enjoyed till
Midnight. Among those present were
Miss Stokes, of Philadelphia Miss E.
Lindley, OF Eastnell, Va. Misses Susie
Foard. Eliza Green, Helen Brady, Helen
Cochran, Louise Mcdowell, Adele Coch.
ran, Mary Nowland of this town; Miss
Blanche Eliason, of Mt. Pleasant Misses
Ethel Mailly and Frances Aspril, Of
Odessa; Messrs William X. Lockwood,
John Rothwell, George Kelly, Wallace
Beasten, Sydney Peverley, Lloyd Brag.
don, Fred Crouch, Julian Foard, Elias
Shallcross and Clarence Aspril.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
WARWICK

Miss Sillatean, OF Wilmington, is spend
ing this week in town.
Mass at st. Francis Xavier R. G. Church
tomorrow at 8 O'Clock.
Miss Bessie B. Bishop was the guest OF
Mrs. R. B. Merritt Thursday.
Mr.. Joseph Clay, of near Chesapeake
City, visited ], w. Johns last week.
Messrs. Kenneth Price and W. J. Lof.
land, Jr., were Wilmington visitors Satur.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Simmons we're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Price on
Thursday.
Miss Clara Blackburn, of Farnhurst,
visited Miss Bessie W. Gunkle during the
past week.
Messrs. Powell F. Johns and John H.
M. Garner were on business trip to
Wilmington last Saturday.
Miss Ruth Price, of Millington, was q
caller in town one day this week. She
was enroute to New York City.
Mrs. Mary A. Lofiand and William 7.
Vinyard we're the guests of her daughter.
Mrs. q. r. Manlove, near Middletown on
Thursday last.
Rev. Charles A. Crowley was not for.
gotten last Sunday by his congregation.
They showed their appreciation by giving
him collection of $58.
A skating party composed of young
people from town made straw ride to
Lockwood's pond near town last Monday
and report royal good time.
There have been very few wild geese in
this section during the winter. But Mr..
B. 5. Hall was fortunate enough to cap
ture one last Saturday. He was extremely
proud of his prize.
Middletown transcript., 1905-01-14
PERSONALITIES

Miss Elizabeth Holten is the guest Of
her sister in Smyrna.
Little Miss Mildred Allen, OF Philadel-
phia, was the guest of friends in town
this week.
Mrs. Isaac Fonracre, of Wilmington,
spent several days this week with her
son here.
Mrs. Harry P. Shapley, of Smyrna,
spent the day on Wednesday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Holten.
Mr.. Arthur Evans spent several days
last week with Wilmington friends.
Mrs. J. c. Sites was in Philadelphia
several days this week.
Mr.. John L. Byron was in Wilmington
and Philadelphia this week.
Misses Amy Mcclure and Bertha Byron
were in Wilmington on Monday
Miss Mamie Jones, who has been visit.
ing in Philadelphia, has returned home.
Miss Flore nee Gill has been the guest Of
Philadelphia friends during the past
week.
Mr.. Delaware Dockety has been visiting
relatives in Wilmington for the past two
weeks.
Miss Rene Lofiand, of Wilmington,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. McWhorter
during the past wsek.
Mr.. Walter Green, OF Wilmington,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Clark and son Will
liam are visiting her mother, Mrs. Annie
Taylor, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry d. Howell spent
last week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hudson, at Smyrna.
Mrs. Hannah Barr and sister who have
een.spending sometime in Elwyn, Pa,
have returned home.
Mrs. Horace Mcdaniel and daughter
Marguerite, OF Wilmington, spent several
days Of past week with her father, Mr..
Joseph Gary.
"Mr. and Mrs. John B. Price, of Mid.
dletown, Del, formerly Of near Locust
Grove, this county, have issued invita-
tions to the marriage Of their daughter.
Laura B., to MIR. Frederick w. Stevens,
OF Crumpton. The ceremony will take
place on January 18th, at the home Of
the BRIDES parents, near Middletown.
-Chestertoscn, Nd, Enterprise