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The copper era., 1905-12-21
NEW CABINET OFFICE.
Department of Mines and Mining to be Created by Congress and Secre-
 tary Appointed.

A bill has been introduced in con gress creating the office of the de- partment of Mines and Mining. The secretary is to be appointed by and with the consent of the senate, and will be cabinet officer.
 The secretary will receive S80O0 per annum and will be furnished with an assistant and as many clerks as are found necessary.
 The secretary will have charge of all matters pertaining to mines and mining that are now controlled by other departments.
 It shall also be his duty to secure, , compile and publish all information valuable to the mining industry. He shall report annually all moneys re- ceived and spent by him in promoting and assisting in the development of the mining industry of the United States.
 The new office proposed to be created will be grand thing for the mining industry of the United States just as has the creation of the de- pertinent of agriculture to the farm ing and stock raising industries.
The copper era., 1905-12-21

AriZOna'S Biz Lake.

Arlzona has an inland sea, which
 in some respects resembles the Salton
 sea. It lies in the Sulphur Springs valley between Cochise and Wilcox
 in Cochise county, on the line of the Southern Pacific company and is nearly ten miles across in one place.
 The lake formed after the recent floods and for some time the railroad company has maintained force of hundred men raising the Southern Pacific track. The water lies on both sides of the road and when lashed by winds, beats over the tracks. During the first few days the water washed the track out in several places and the South ern Pacific company found great difficulty in keeping it open for traffic. All of the streams running down from the surrounding mountains empty into the lake and at last ac- counts, the water was rising daily. The track was raised several feet last winter and after floods had caused an inland sea to form in the same place, but the water evapora- ted during the summer months.- Tucson Post.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Documents Filed For Record.

Following is a list of documents filed for record at the county seat, compiled by Abstracter Fred Dysart;
 Crawford Gold Mining Go. files proof of labor on 10 claims in Gold Hill dist
 O.J. Cotey to Archie Morrison ct al, deed, $1OO, 5-6 of 13 claims in Cop per mt. dist.
 Fred Marston to Charles Marston, deed, $500, lot IT, blk. 5, Patterson add, Clifton.
 Susano Losano to Alex Norwich, bill of sale, $50, house No. 129, A. c. Co. in Morenci.
 Chase Creek Copper Co. files proof of labor on 51 claims in Greenlee dist. and claims in Copper mt. dist.
 All Chess to Louis Ferber, (2) deeds, $1, ] of 2 claims near Clifton.
 Geo. w. Willirms files proof of labor on several claims in Greenlee dist.
 E. J. Gilbert locates 1 claim in Turnbull dist.
 w. B. Granger locates l claim in Turnbull dist.
 Territory of Arizona to Mrs. Re becca Cuff, deed, $50, lots l, ?, 3, blk.
 and lots ?, 4, blk. 15, Pima.
 L. Zeckendorf and wife to Gila Valley Globe 65 N. Ky. Co.,, deed, Sl, right-of-way through secs. Il, F, B and 24. S, B e.
 E. D. Futile and wife to Henry s. Gray, deed, S1OO, lots ?, 4, 6, 16, blk. IT, Stafford.
 J. c. Robinson and wife to Henry s. Gray, deed, S5, 3Ox2O feet in sw COT. lot 4, blk. 39, Stafford.
 E. L. Davis ct al file proof of labor on claims in Greenlee dist.
 Chas. McBrien and wife to Miner and Emma Roscoe, bill of sale, $500, frame house No. E.3S on Copper mt. (and furniture).
 Robert Phillips claims 160 acres unsurueyed, near Blue river.
 H. w. and Joe Fritz to Robert Phillids and Floyd Smith, bill of sale, value received, for cattle and horses.
 Bert Hoopes and wife to w. w. Griffith, receiver for Arizona Savings & Investment Co.,, deed, $l, etc., nv ne sw, II, Is, 9 e, 10 acres.
 Abijasl B. Bugbee to Abijail Bug bee Angora Goat Go. deed, S15, 300, shares of stock, 1885 goats, Webster Spring and Snake Conyon ranches, etc.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
A TRIP TO MEXICO.

The Ell Paso and Southwest ern System will run an excur- sion to the City of Mexico on January 18th. Parties from Clifton and vicinity can take ad- vantage of the $500 rate in eff feet from Hachita. This is an exceptionally low round-trip rate and it will pay you to drop a line to Mir. Garnett King Gen. Agt. E. P. & S. WEI Paso for full particulars. This ex- cursion will be personally con- ducted by MT. King. As the Pullman space is limited-you had better make your reserva- tion at an early date.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
GREUSOME CONTENTS
 OF AN OLD WELL.
The Finding of the Body of a Man
 Murdered in Mexico.

News has been received of the finding of the body of man in a well, six miles east of the town of Llano, Sonora, Mexico, the body having been identified as that of Luther H. Jewell, ot San Diego, who disappeared about six months ago.
 Jewell was a capitalist and mining man whose business took him into Mexico. After his mysterious disap- pearance his brother was in the country looking after his affairs. While there the brother stated that he believed Jewell had been mur- dered and that the murderers were -keing shielded by the Mexican off cials. According to the report the body has been found by man named H. Glore. MT. Glore's suspicious were aroused by the peculiarly dis turbed surface of the ground and closer investigation resulted in the finding of the old we'll and the body.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough
 Remedy.

There is no other medicine manu- factured that has received so much praise and so many expressions of gratitude as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is effective and prompt relief follows its use. Grateful par ents everywhere do not hesitate to testify to it's merits for the benefit of others It is certain cure for croup and it will prevent the attack if given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapted to children as it is pleasant to take and contains nothing injurious. MT. E. A. Humphreys, well known resident and clerk in the store of MT. E. Lock, of Alice, Cape Colony, South Africa, says: 'I have used Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy to ward off croup and colds in my family. I found it to be very satisfactory and it gives me pleasure to recommend it." For sale by all dealers in medicine.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Stafford Swept.

The property owners of Stafford are greatly exercised over ways and means to protect their lands and homes from floods. Within the past six months that town has suffered three severe drenchings, each one doing greater damage than the one proceeding, until the situation has become alarming, if not desperate.
 Last week two mass meetings were held and the entertaining citizens decided to take old Jupiter Pluvious by the nape of the neck, so to spea k. Committees were appointed to stud y the hood-water problem and decide upon some plan for the towns pro- tection. It was recommended that two channels be cut from the south side of the valley to the river, pass ing to the east side of Stafford. The expense of such d work is estimated at between SI5,OOO and S2O,OOO. This sum will quickly be raised by the property owners of the flooded dis tricts, for they realize that unless i'm mediate and drastic measures are at once taken to control the water their properties will be ruined.
 The people of Stafford have met the problem with the right kind of de. termination, and there is no doubt they will be able to handle it sue cessfully.
 The spectacle of q town holding mass meetings to devise means o1 protection from floods is rather al | interesting inovation in "sun-kissec 1 Arizona. .''-Bulletin.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
CONVENTION OF MINERS.
Call For Meeting to Perfect Territorial
 Organization.

A call has been issued, signed by nent citizeus of the territory, for a convention of mining men to meet in Phoenix.
 "The call printed above for min ers' convention to be held in thls city during fair week for the purpose of organizing an Arizona Miners As sociation is the outcome of consider able agitation of the subject that has been going ohin differen parts of the territory for some time and has created intense interest among those engaged in all branches of the min ing industry.
 "As the call clearly states it is not proposed to have the organization one.for any particular branch of mining industry, but is for the pur- pose of bringing into closer relation ship all of the many and diversified interests connected with mining. to the end that by the establishment of better feeling and friendly inter- course and the interchange of ideas and suggestions between the differ ent interests, the industry as whole will be vastly benefited from miner to owner, increased prosperity will prevail.
 "The organization of miners as- sociation for Arizona will undoubt- edly prove of great and lasting bene- fit not only to the miner, but to the farmer and business man, who will reap the benefits of an enlarged home market that will follow growth of the mining industry that is sure to result from the launching and proper handling and conduct of such an as sociation.
 'While Arizona has made wonder ful advancement it has been wholly due to the richness and extent of her mineral fields and not to any organ ized effort on the part of those di rectly interested to exploit and take advantage of her almost unlimited resources. And while the miner, the owner or the promoter may, by himself, do much to better his condi- tion, it is in organization that the most good is accomplished and the purpose of the call for the conven- tion, and the resulting organlzation of an Arizona Miners Association, is to bring his happy condition about" Gazette.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Press Notes About the First Annual Ter. ritOrial Fair to be Held at Phoenix,
 AaizOna, Dec. 18th to 3Oth.

The Fair grounds are now ir splendid shape and present striking appearance, visitors pronouncing it one of the most complete in the country and the view is beautiful The exhibit buildings are completed and the exhibits are now being in- stalled. The Mining exhibit is com ing in very satisfactorily and is be- ing arranged by Ernest Ford and Fred Christy. The Educational ex- hibit has been received from outside points and is being put in place. Many articles for entry are being received from all parts of the terri tory in the Woman's department.
 The track at the Fair grounds is one of the fastest in the country. One day this week Custer, one of J. c. Adams horses, paced one-half mile in 1:O1 and the W. c. Greene's Florence Wilton went the distance in 1:004.
 The railroad companies have "come through" handsomely on rates, mak- ing for the Fair one and one-half cents per mile from all points in the territory and from Southern Cali fornia stations one fare for the round-trip.
 The postponment of the Fair ap- pears to have resulted to its benefit and the attendance promises to be larger than if it had been held on the original dates. Christmas day will be the opportunity for the home people and later in the week all parts of the territory will be represented.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Ben Grain Killed by Sid Henry at Saf-
 ford Last Week.

A deplorable killing occurred in the Railroad saloon Sunday morning of last week just before daybreak Ben Grain being the victim.
 About o'clock that morning Sid Henry, Bill Phillips and Ben Grain, after spending the night playing cards, went to the Railroad saloon and awakened the bartender, Dan Herndon, and Walter Wanslee, who was also sleeping there. The bar tender got up, made fire and light ed one lamp. Henry, Grain, Phillips and Wanslee started playing poker. After playing a short time Grain quit, remarking that he would play no more as he was getting the worst of it. Phillips replied that he would not give him the worst of it, but would loan him money. Grain then called him a liar and other harsh names. Immediately following Ahis Grain called Henry liar. Both arose to their feet. Grain with a chair and Henry drawing six shooter.
 Grain attempted to hit Henry on the head with the chair when the latter shot and the lamp went out leaving the men in total darkness. Those present heard the two men scufling, but nothing was said, then followed three more shots and one of the men fell. Henry relighted the lamp and Grain was found lying on the floor with a bullet hole in his head and one through the body at the hips. He lived about an hour and d half after being shot.-Gra- ham Guardian.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Furious Fightin6

''For seven years," writes Geo. W. Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, 'I had a bitter battle, with chronic stomach and liver trouble, but at last I won, and cured my diseases, by the use ot Electric Bitters. I unhesitatingly recommend them to all, and don't in tend in the future to be without them in the house. They are certainly a wonderful medicine, to have cured such a bad case as mine." Sold, un- der guarantee to do the same for you, by all druggists, at soc. a bottle. Try them today.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
In Mad Chase.

Millions rush in mad chase after health, from one extreme of faddism to another, when, if they would only eat good food, and keep their bowels regular with Dr. Kings New Life Pills, their troubles would all pass away. Prompt relief and quick cure for liver and stomach trouble. 25c. at all druggists; guaranteed.
The copper era., 1905-12-21

J. V. Vickers, president and man. ager of the Chiricahua Cattle com pany, was in Wilcox last week to make delivery of some 400 head of horses to Eugene Caruthers and Jim Parks. The horses were extra fine range stock and will be shipped to western markets where it is expected they will bring good prices. s.-Range News
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Cure for Sore Nipples.

As soon as the child is done nursing apply Chamberlain's Salve. Wipe it off with soft cloth before allowing the child to nurse. Many trained nurses use this with the best results. Price 9 cents per box. For sale by all dealers in medicine.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Wafer Cure for C0nstinatinn.

Half a pint of hot water taken half an hour before breakfast will usually keep the bowels regular. Harsh Cathartics should be avoided. When a purgative is needed, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle in their action. For sale by all deal CTS in medicine.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
AMERICAN MINERS
 HAVE ROUGH TIME.
Ambushed by Twenty Redskins and One
 of Party is Killed,

A thrilling experience is reported
 by George Cadjaw, of Portland, Ore
 gon, who has been in Yuma for sev- eral days. MT. Cadjaw, who is a
 mining man, was recently prospect
 ing in Sonora and he met with the
 Yuquis in a way that he will not readily forget. The experience re- lated occurred less than a month ago, but according to the narrator the minutest details thereof will be clear in his mind for as many years.
 MT. Cadjaw was accompanied by MT. Joseph Smith, a Tennessean, and they were searching for something good in the mineral line, when one day surprise party suddenly altered their plans. Having located a group of mining claims, they were devel- oping them by their own labor. While at work early one morning they were attacked from ambush by bunch of nearly twenty Yaquis and bullets hailed about them thick and fast. Smith, being the nearest to the tent, made a break for his rifle and secused it. By quick work and well directed aim he killed several of the redskins, almost equalling the greatest deeds of the proverbial dime-novel hero. While the dime novel hero, however, would have come off unscathed, Smith was killed. His fire had drawn the attention of the Yaquis upon himself, and MT. Cadjaw made his escape, any other course being out of the question, as to attempt to join his partner would have resulted in death before half a dozen steps could have been taken.
 But MT. Cadjaw's troubles did not end with his escape, by any means. Absolutely without any supplies or provisions of any kind, or even a fire-arm with which to kill game, he wandered through a country unknown to him, and affording no means of SustendnCe, for two weeks. living on herbs, such wild fruits as the country affords, and a couple of rabbits he caught in trip. Water was exceed ingly scarce, which added to the horrors of his experience. Last week he reached Tucson and was cared for. Although very i'll, he readily recovered and left for Yuma.
 Cadjaw and his partner lost over $500 American money and $50 in gold.
 On the 600 level of the Gold Road mine the crosscut is in the biggest and richest body of ore ever found in that wonderful property. It is said that eight feet of ore averages more than $100 to the ton and the drift has not yet cut through the vein. Drifts are being run off in this ore and a station cut out. It is expected that the ore on the 600 will exceed in richness that on the 800, as at the shaft above the ore was not nearly so rich. Everywhere in the mine inn provement in the ore value is noted and the bodies are immense. On the 800 the ore still continues to the west.
The copper era., 1905-12-21

Cromb & Shannon continue to han dle the choicest range and refriger- ated meats. Telephone 2S.
The copper era., 1905-12-21
Coronado Railroad.
Time Table No. 2Z,

Effective Dec. IT, 1905, Mountain Tin
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-18

United Confederate Veterans Re-
union, Louisville, KY, June "A to Is.
Dates of sale, June 10, II, II and 10; re-
turn limit, June 10. Fare from Benton,
$3.50; from Alden Bridge, S15.25; from
Hughes Spur, 20; from Plain Deal
ing, sis. Extension of return limit to
July 10 can be secured by depositing
tickets with joint agent and paying 30
cent fee.
Annual Meeting General Assembly
Presbyan Church, at Ft. Worth, Texas,
May Is to %. Rate, one fare plus So for
the round trip; dates of sale, May Is,
II and Is; return limit, May 81. Tickets
can be extended to June Is by deposit
ing them with joint agent and paying
so cents additional.
Annual Convention of Baptists OF
North America and National Baptist
| Anniversaries, at St. Louis, May 16 to
%. Rate, one fare plus SO cents for the
round trip; dates of sale, May IL to ~
inclusive; return limit, May q.
| International Epworth League Con-
vention, Denver, COL, July 5 to 8. Rate
for the round trip from Benton, $50 40;
dates Of sale, June 80 to July 4; return
limit, July is.
For further particulars as to rates
time, connections, etc., call at the ticket
office. w. P. POLLARD, Agent.
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Mot.

Owing to the illness of the teacher,
there was no school here last week.
Another very heavy rain fell here Sat-
urday night, but the sun is shining
brightly this morning, and it is hoped
the farmers may be able to work to adj
vantage in their crops the rest of the
week.
The rain Saturday night prevented
several persons from attending church
Sunday, especially those who walk to
church, the writer being one of the
number. However, I suppose there was
good congregation.
Presiding Elder ]. R. Moore and Rev.
j. A. Afford passed through Mot Satur-
day morning en- route to quarterly con-
ference at Emma. They returned Sun
day.
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Albums have gone
to Plain Dealing to-day.
! Misses Leonie Holloway and Matte
Lou Thrash and Mr.. Seymour Garrett
spent Saturday as guests in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Mcclellan.
Miss Matte Johnson, of Red Land, is
visiting relatives and friends at this place
this week.
/ There will be Sunday School at Union
Grove Church next Sunday at $3.50 am.
and preaching at Walkers Chapel Sat.
urday night and Sunday morning, by the
pastor, Rev. ]. A. Afford.
! May is, 1903. AvANELLE.
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HaufhtOn.

DR.. and Mrs. Carter, of Koran, were
guests of Mrs. J. M. Hollingsworth for
few days last week.
Prof. G.. H. Lambert attended the
Teachers Association in Shreveport
last Saturday.
Mr.. Ev. Cornell spent Friday with
his mother.
The Haughton and Allentown baseball
teams played match at Allentown in
which the score stood Is to 10 in favor
of the Allentown boys. The teams are
to play here Saturday.
Misses Maud and Berta McAnn have
returned home, their schools having
closed.
| The children of the Methodist Sunday
School are practicing for Children's
Day exercises.
/ Miss Tura Norman spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends in Shreveport.
The families and few friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Hollingsworth and Mr..
and Mrs. Burch have planned picnic
for Saturday.
Mrs. S. D. McGoldrick, of Coushatta
who is Grand Secretary OF Grand Chap
ter Order of Eastern Star of Louisiana
was here Monday night and organized :
local Chapter of the order. The attend.
ance was good and the outlook in en-
couraging.
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RESPONDENCE
Rocky Mount.

Mrs. j. M. Henderson and children
returned from Belcher Tuesday.
Miss Florence Billingsley spent Sat-
urday in Shreveport.
DR.. and Mrs. A. B. Bugg, of Belcher,
were guests Of Mr.. j. M. Henderson's
family several days last week.
Mrs. Lochial Windham and children,
of Shreveport, are visiting Mrs. Hol-
lingsworth.
Rev. J. B. Herndon left Tuesday Of
last week to attend the Baptist Conven-
ton, which convened at Kansas City, Mo.
Children's Day will be observed by the
pupils of the Presbyterian Sabbath
School on the fourth Sunday.
Miss Sounie Henderson has been the
guest of Mrs. ]. M. Henderson for sew
eral days. She returned to Hughes
Spur Sunday where she will spend few
days, after which she will leave for her
home in Admission, Ala.
Mr.. Edward Gyles and Miss Annette
Stroud were married at the Baptist
Church on Wednesday evening of last
week, Rev. w. A. Zeigler officiating.
The church was beautifully decorated
with ferns and flowers. AS the strains
of the wedding march, which was played
by Mrs. ]. B. Herndon, was waited on
the air, the bride and groom, preceded
by their attendants, Mr.. Clifford HEATH
and Miss Minnie Kirklin and Mr.. Ever
Kirklin and Miss Ethel Mckinney
walked slowly up the aisle and stood
under an arch while the ceremony wa!
performed.
The bride is sister of Mr.. T. w
Heath, and has host of friends in thu
community. The groom is an energetic
young farmer of Mot. r. M. S.
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Bossier City.

Mr., Everett Smith, wife and little son,
have permanently located in Bossier.
They have taken rooms with Mrs. Oliver.
Mrs. L. Generally was unexpectedly
called to Mena, Ark, on business. Miss
Pearle accompanied her mother on the
trip.
Mrs. John Stockwell and daughter,
Miss Matte, have been the guest of Mrs.
Stockwell's sister, Miss Willie McCor-
mick, for the past week.
Mrs. w. D. Lassiter and son, Newton,
of Benton, were guests of Mrs. Lassiter's
mother, Mrs. Harriet Coffee, several
days last week.
Our new drug store is now ready for
business.
Mr.. Bryant Coffee attended the dance
at VAUDEVILLE on last Friday night, and
seemingly had a thoroughly good time.
Mr.. Lawnie Southerland has accepted a
situation with the Shreveport Ice Works
at S65 per month. Only a few weeks ago
Lawnie was student in our school, and
we are justly proud of him.
| Mr.. Ashford Wilcox, another of oul
school boys, has good position at the
Bossier Soap Factory.
The river continues to rise and there
is talk of an overflow, but this place is
in no danger at present.
Mrs. J. w. Warren was quite i'll Fri
day, and we regret that we are unable te
give later news of her condition.
Mr.. Norman Howse and his little sis.
ter, Jim, are both up and continue t.
improve after their illness.
Mrs. Harriet Coffee has SO far recov.
cred from her illness as to be able tt
visit her daughter, Mrs. w. T. Colquitt
at her plantation home. We hope Mrs
Coffee will soon return in her usual goot
health.
Mrs. J. T. Tillery is much improved
though still quite sick.