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The copper era., 1905-12-21
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E NEWS OF THE VALLEY.
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.ronn onr Regular correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
 Judge Nave visited Solomonville last Sunday and announced to the citizens that he would recommend that this town be made the seat of the federal court for this district. The order will doubtless be made at the sitting of the supreme court in January and the transfer made soon after. It is probable that session of the court will be held here during the latter part of January. rms town is near to the center of the ols- trict and will be a convenient place of meeting.
 Henry Hill was down from Clifton the first of the week looking after his interests in the valley, which are becoming quite extensive.
 Miss Dee Gillespie left Monday for her home in Tennessee, after a years stay in Solomonville. She will re- turn in a few months, the bride of one of our prominent business men.
 The farmers are trying hard to harvest the final cutting of alfalfa, but with little success on account of the rains.
 Politics are beginning to simmer a little in the valley and a few dis gruntled democrats are expressing willingness to join with the repub- licans on a mixed ticket. Of course it will come to nothing.
 The Sunday Schools will hold a Christmas tree at the Presbyterian Church next Saturday. evening. For many years Stafford has in- dulged in much levity because of the San Simon floods which came periodi- cally submerging Solomonville. Now Stafford is too busy to laugh because of the wash from the Graham noun tains which spreads itself over the town with every sprinkle and neces sitates an immediate outlay of sey eral thousand dollars. And, strange to say, the San Simon has ceased en tirely from troubling.
 Several hundred more acres of ricl farming land disappeared into the Irapacious maw of the Gila during
 the recent flood. Truly the Gila ant
 the San Francisco rivers are exactine
 relentless tribute these days. Chico Sainz, delivery boy for th'
 Solomon Commercial Co.,, was badl, injured Monday by getting in thu
 way of runawy horse. One leg va
 broken in two places and he was in jjured internally.
 George Carlton spent several day
 at Globe last week and reports tha
 town as growing prodigiously.
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Owen Dennis, aged 63 years, who was employed in the Fritz blacksmith shop, was found dead in the shop Monday. On the night previous the old gentleman had been drinking hard, and had been assisted to the shop by two friends. He had bunk in the shop, where he generally slept, especially if he was under the influence of liquor. It was apparent from the position of the body that after entering the shop he sat down upon work bench, and fell from there to the ground, dieing instantly. It was known that at times he was troubled with his heart, and it was decided by coro- ner's jury that heart failure was the cause of his death, as there were no marks of violence on his person, be- sides he was a kindly old man whom no one would harm. It is known that he had daughter living in Fl Paso, and also son at Monterey, Mexico.
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On Saturday night there will be a match contest between the Clifton and MOrenci bowlers at the Casino, which promises to be one of the most interesting happenings of the winter. Morenci has long boasted of a bowling alley, hence it is more than likely that she will make good record. The Clifton team will be composed of players from the three different teams of the town, the most of them being Shannon and Az c. men, while the name will represent the third team. All who take an interest in this sport should attend and root for the home team.
The copper era., 1905-12-21

On Saturday evening last Coronado Lodge No. F. & A. M., installed the following officers to serve for the en- suing year: Joseph H. Cox, W. M.; Curry H. Love, s. w.: Hugh M. Wat son, J. w.; J. R. Todd, Treasurer: Thomas Smith, Secretary; Frank B Laine, Chaplain; Chas. G. Spann, Marshall; John F. Niccolls, s. D.; w. R. Wayland, J. D.; John c. Anderson, s. S.; Louis Ferbcr, J. s.; Sigmund Marcus, Tyler.
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Tom Lawson, who has been trying to bear the copper share market tor the past year or more, has been hoisted by his own petard. He has continually advised the unloading of copper shares, and has himself been selling short all the time, hoping by wild and sensational advertising to bear the market down, but it con- tinued to advance. Even Amalga- mated has gone above par, in spite of the predication ot Lawson that it would drop to S33. Lawson has been hard hit, and last week mort gages amounting to S265, 1000 was placed on his property. He has also lost millions for his followers, who foolishly thought that he understood the situation and was giving them a square deal. The facts are that the price of copper shares are largely controlled by the selling price of the red metal, which is regulated by supply and demand. When copper i selling at 1S1 cents it is only natura that copper shares should be wortf much more than when it is selling a
 from 12 to 15 cents. New York ant Boston has gone crazy on coppe
 shares, which are now pouring mil lions of dividends into those grea financial centers. Coppers, as a class
 are the best paying shares in tn
 markets, and are becoming a prim favorite will all investors.
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The Guardian last week contained an editorial on the question of county division which was most in- teresting reading. The facts are that division sentiment has changed materially since the recent school election. Up to that time almost every man in this section was in favor of division, but since then they are not so plentiful
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Jack Anderson, conductor on the Coronado passenger train, met with an accident yesterday that might have been a most serious one. The train is a mixed one and he was walking on one of the flat cars while the train was in motion, when he stumbled on a nail and fell off, sus- taining painful injury about the back and shoulders. The train was stop ped and he was able to make the run and then went home for repairs. It is not known how bad he was hurt, but it is likely that he will be of a week or two.
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Now on the Market.
 Wilson Ranch''

miles above Duncan the Ga River New Mexico 36O deeded land2OO private water right the Splendid and hog raising speciality fields fenced, with 5foot hog fence whole Groom adobe house. with porches; all outbudng adobe and frame covered with roong feet long, blacksmith shop Land rents for 13 of in granery; ditch only miles long, to keep running good side All necessary machinery to Hogs will be sold with ranch if desired
 AaaA..- PRICE SIP, 2,OoO 0O -aaA Terms 1-3 cash balance long time 89S interest
 Address, H. w. BISHOP,
 Box 24 Solomonville, Ariz
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Ed. McManus, a miner at the Pot ter camp, met with an accident last week causing the premature explo- sion of a shot which he was tamping. Ed. escaped without serious injuries, but will be at the hospital for a few days undergoing repairs.
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The ladies of the Presbyterian church who conducted a Bazaar, de sire to thank the people of Clifton who so kindly assisted by their gen. erous donations from which they cleared S25O, proceeds for the bene- fit of the church.
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s. J. Forbes has been appointed trustee for the consolidated school district 3s, but has not as yet ac- cepted the responsibilities of the DOcitiOu
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New lot of Cranberries, Mince Meat, Seeded Raisins, Currants, Cit ron, Lemon peel, Orange peel, Pre- serves, Dried fruits, etc., at Forbes.
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A building boom is now on.

The present price of copper will have the effect of increased forces at all mines in the district, as well as at the plants. It means good times for everyone in this district.
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The Shannon bowling team has re- quested the ERA to challenge the Scotch team for match to be rolled at some time in the near future.
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Presbyterian Church Services day school 9:30 a. m.; morning worship Il a. m., Christmas service; evening service 7:30.
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The body of Tomas Lopez, who was drowned in the recent flood, was found a few miles down the river. A coroner's inquest was held, the remains identified, and the body buried by Undertaken Pascoe.
The copper era., 1905-12-21

Grand Christmas masquerade ball December 18th, at Prettyman's opera house. Suits for rent and masks for a 1e
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The Becker-Franz company have a new advertisement in this issue of the ERA which is interesting reading. It will be found on the first page,
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Xmas Turkeys, Ducks and Chick ems, sufficient to fill all orders at Clifton Market.
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We are feeding Turkeys for the Holiday trade and will fill all orders with best stock and prompt delivery. Clifton Market.
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Eagle brand Oysters, Turkeys and Cranberry sauce will make the Holi- days worth while. We cater to this trade. Clifton Market.
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FOR RENT-At $2O per month three room cottage on Hills addition with electric lights and water. Call on L.. J. Dunagan.
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FOR SALE CHEAP-l1-room furnish ed house on East Side, Clifton. Ap- ply to Yee Him.
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For Xmas and New Year gifts, what's the matter with Smith $ store? It's all ri4 ht.
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Have you a sweet tooth? Then sat- isfy it with Xmas candy from Smith's
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Every man who works hard appre- ciates good things to eat. The Ma nifa Hotel dining room, Chase Nreek.
 furnishes them. All white he1 cool
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Calenders have been sent to all our patrons. More left, call and make choice. Cromb & Shannon,
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Gordon & Dilworth's fine preserves and Plum pudding. Sold by Forbes.
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Military, shaving, travelling and toilet sets. Shannon Copper Co.
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New flannel golf shirts, ask for the Gold brand. Shannon Copper Co. store.
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All kinds of holiday groceries al Forbes
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pr: Schell, of Tucson, Arizona's leading optician, will be in Clifton next week for a few days only, with tftse largest and most complete stock territory. Wait for him and have your eyes tested free by an expert. Improved electrical apparatus used for examinations.
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The best is none too good for Cliff ton people and you can get it at Smiths.
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Smoked Salmon, Finnan Haddies at Forbes.
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Xmas fruits and vegetables choice stock at Smiths store.
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Dolls, medallions and brio brac. Shannon Copper Co. store.
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Cheese, cheese, everybody likes good cheese, You get it at Smith $ store.
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Haviland's China, prices low at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
Seaboard Will Discontinue Passenger
 Service to Jacksonville, Ala.

Jacksonville, April 14-tSpecial.) )-The stockholders of the Alabama Investment company met in the office of the Fred egar National bank Wednesday afternoon and elected the following officers and di- rectors:
 President, H. L, Stevenson; secretary and treasurer, c. W. Daugette; directors, John F. Rowan, Walter Dean, George P. Ide. l.. w. Grant. W. B. Arbery, J. F. Crow, H. l.. Stevenson, c. W. Dau- gette and F. J. Burke.
 The Alabama Investment company Is live institution. being composed of the leading citizens of Jacksonville. It has a capital stock of $25.000 anu ownes 14,000 acres in valuable residence property. farm mineral and timber lands in and im- mediately contiguous to this city, fifteen hundred acres of which lies within the corporate limits of the city.
 It is said that after Sunday, the 18th inst, Jacksonville will receive only four passenger trains daily, the Seaboard Air Line having decided to cease running its passengers to this place.
 The reason given by the Seaboard for their discontinuing their passenger ser vice to this city Is that after having cured the contract for carrying the Unit ed States mall from Birmingham to At lanta, the Jacksonville passenger trade does not justify the time consumed in making the switch from the main track to this city. However, they will continue to run their frelghts on the regular schedule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
GUARDS MUSTERED
 OUT AT GADSDEN
MILITARY MuDDLE IS FINALLY SETTLED AND CAPTAIN RAINEY WILL NOW ATTEMPT TO BUILD UP NEW COMPANY.

Gadsden April 14.-(Special)-T Queen City Guards were mustered out of ser- vice here Thursday night by Capt. J. C. Goodfellow, |. S. A. Gen w. w. Bran don and Maj. J. S. Daniels for the good of the service under instructions from Governor Jelks.
 The Queen City Guards was what was left of the famous Etowah Rifles. at one time the crack company of the Third regiment but after the company enlisted for the Spanish war the company was re- organized, and Captain Raney did what he could to build up the company The muddle grew worse. and finally thirty members were courtmartialed The entire matter was laid before Governor Jelks and after looking into the matter and ad- vsing with the superior officers of the Third regiment the company was ordered i>Istered out.
 All the old members met at the armory Thursday night and the men mustered out. All the privates and non-commis- stoned officers were given an honorable discharge. The captain and lleutenants were not mustered out, but retain their commissions.
 It is expected that Captain Rainey will now go to work and build up new com pany, composed entirely of new men. some having belonged to the old Etowah Rifles when 1t was a company the state was proud of
 Considerable hard feeling has been caused by the letters written pro and con and various charges filed, but now that the company Is dead. it Is thought the old trouble will not come up again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
ELKs GIVE BANQUET.
Judge SomerviIle of New York Visits
 Sons In Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, April 14-(Special.) )-The Tuscaloosa Lodge, No. 393. of ElKs enter tained at a delightful banquet last night in the dining hall of their eleagnt new home Covers were laid for about sixty. and the tables and room were beautifully decorated with the colors of the order. Mir. M. T. Ormond was the toastmaster. and many happy toasts were responded to. w. B. Oliver responded to the toast, ''The Good of the Order" Henry Fitts. "The Home;" R. T. Majors "The Wall of the Initiate%' c. C. Simpson. What an Elk Stands For" M. J. Maloney, What an Elk Should Be-" w. H. Raiford. "The Stay-at-Home Elk" Tn addition to these many other impromptu talks were made, and a number of songs and musical selee- tions rendered.
 Judge H. M Somervile and wife are now the guests of their son, Mir. Ormond Somerville, on Queen Ney avenue. Judge Somervile is one of the judges of the court of appraisers of New York, and has been south on official business and has stopped here for a short while where he has three sons located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15

lature, approved February 8. 1858, en- titled An act to incorporate the Trustees of the Providence Infirmary of Mobile"
 The papers are signed by Sister Mary Bernard Reardon. president: Sister Emily Hannah, secretary, and Sisters Augustine Wilson, Magdalen McKeough, Antole Wiekin, Roaslie Edwards. Sabina Gun ningham, Katherine Coleman, Sienna Me- Namara. Simplicia Chambers. Agatha Flynn and Vincent Murphy, who are trustees of the institution.
 It Is provided in the charter that the amount of property held by the corpora tion shall at no time exceed $5OO,OO0 The trustees are authorized to carry on a school for the purpose of training teach ing and educating nurses for the purpose of caring for the sick and disabled Such chairs and departments as may be deem- ed necessary to the teaching of the sciences and arts of nursing are author ized, and diplomas may be given which will be regarded as full indication of ability in the profession of nursing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15

lPeople's Savings Bank and Trust com pany, as to my honesty for my contracts
 Fully three-fourths of my patients have been treated by some one else before call Ing on me to be cured. Why not come as eoon as afficted7 You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time: be- aides. there is satisfaction in knowing khat the very best treatment Is being Sfve1 ysu by an honest. competent phy-l nician. have treated private troubles las speciality in the city of Birmingham Ala, since August 3, 1887. cure all man. her of, private diseases. cure many pa, tients by mail treatment. Write for pr1ceal and terms
 do not use large advertisements andt false statements to attract patients which, merit has failed to secure. If you fail ts; tbo cured by such methods. give me a cauj land get well. i
 Nv offices are the most private andi iouiet in the city. tenth story of the new, ITirst National Bank building. corner ofl lsecond avenue and Twentieth street 1 l,s ooms 1Ooe and 1o07. Take one of the fine ,el-vators to tenth floor.
 office hours: S:co C. m 70 s;S D Rl Sunday. 10 a. m. to IF -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
SONS OF REVOLUTION
 MEET IN MONTGOMERY
Officers Are Elected By the Alabama Organization for the Coming
 Year.

Montgomery, April 4.-(Special. )-At the meeting of the Sons of the Revolution in the state of Alabama last night held as Yung's restaurant, the following toasts were responded to: '"rhomas Jefferson Warren S. Reese, Jr.; "The Society,"" Dr. Thomas M Owen, secretary and treas urer; .'The Declaration of Independence, " Tyler Goodwin.
 The following officers were elected for the year coming in
 President, William Hardick Ruth, Mont gomery.
 First vice president, Dr. Benjamin James Baldwin, Montgomery.
 Second vice president Samuel Black burn Marks, Jr., Montgomery.
 Secretary and treasurer Thomas Me Adory Owen, Montgomery.
 Assistant secretary, Joseph Williams Holt Montgomery.
 Registrar, Walter Burton Fisk, Mont gomery.
 Chaplain, to be filled later.
 Surgeon, Dr. Edward Pulaski Lacey, Bessemer.
 Board of managers. in addition to the foregoing, Richard Griffin Banks Mont gomery; Frank Clyde Baugh, Montgom- cry; John Archer Fillmore, Montgomery; Robert Tyler Goodwin, MolG gomery; David Johnston, Montgomery; Warren Stone Reese Montgomery.
 Delegates to the general society. meet ing April 19 and 20 in Washington. Will liam Hardwick -Suth, Montgon>ry; Thom- as McAdory Owen, Montgomery; Lieut.. Henry McKuey Bankhead United States army; Warren Stone Reese, Montgomery Wirt Webb, Washington, D. c.
 Alternates to the general society, Dr. Benjamin James Baldwin, Montgomery Jesse Kilgore Brocknfan, Birmingham; Lieut.. Le Vert Coleman. United States army; Avelyn Isaac Dexter. Birmingham; L'~-it. Vincent Martin Fillmore, Montgom- cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
INCREASE IN RETURNS. Atlantic and Birmingham Railroad Now Has 1868 Miles of Track.

Atlanta. April 14.-(SpeciaL)-T an- nual tax returns of the Atlantic and Birmingham Railroad company, of which George Dole Wadey is president, and in which H. M. Atkinson the well known Atlanta capitalist is the moving financial spirit, were received today by Comptroller General Wright The company shows considerably increased mileage over last year For 1905 it has 336S miles as against 139 miles in 1904.
 It has bought up and absorbed a num- Der of smaller roads in the southern part of the state and has besides constructed some new line. The company returns it's total property this year at s2, 467, ,314 as against $s32,000 In 1904, and in these amounts are included the return of the franchise which Is 4,3o4 for 1905 as against s149, 492 for 1904
 The comptroller general has written for further information before accepting the return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
We have moved to 2O2l Sd ave. National Printing Ce.

Tke Seaboard Air Line Ky. will open its new line between Birmingham and Atlanta for passenger ser vice April the 16th-the first train will leave the union depot at seven thirty a. m. on that date and will handle passengers for all informed. fate points between Birming- ham and Atlanta, arriving at Atlanta two-five D. m. First train from Atlanta will leave that point at eight o'clock a. m. of the 18th, making simi- lar stops, arriving at Birm. ingham two thirty five D. m.
 For full information en- quire at union depot or call phone l5O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
Mrs. o'Shlelds Is Dead.

Annlston. April 14.-C Special )-Mrs. F. O. O'Shields died here this morning Paralysis was the cause of her death Six years ago she had her first attack. and her health has since been bad. Mrs. O'shields was P years of age and as she grew old she lived as to leave behind a helpful example for others She Is survied by a son, H. J. O'Shields of Portsmouth Va. and a daughter, Mrs. J. T. Hemphll. There are several grand children. The nterment will take place tomorrow afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
Negro Is Assassinated.

Columbus Ga, April 14.-(Special)-A negro named Jim Dawkins was assassin ated at the close of an all-nlght frolIc at the home of Plato Johnson. colored on the Fleming Place, in Alabama, ten miles west of the city, early this morning. There was general fusilade of pistol shots at the conclusion of the dance every negro who was present discharging his weapon. and at the co-c-uslon of the demonstration Dawkins was found dead In the garden back of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
Trustees of Nearo Normal School Meet

Montgomery, April 14-(SpeciaL)-At a meeting of trustees of the negro normal school this afternoon a number of plans for the new buildings were looked over but nothing definite was done. Those present were: Dr. Neal Anderson. W. R. Jones, State Superintendent of Education Hill and Private Secretary to the Cover nor Jackson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
Yates VIII Defend Powers.

Springfield. H., April 14.-Ex-Govern Yates has been retained with ex-Gover- nor Black of New York to assist in the defense of Caleb Powers. who will be placed on trial again at Georgetown. Ky, the first Monday in May. Powers is charged with murdering Governor Goebel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
Miss Weeden's Funeral Held.

Huntsville. April 4-(Special 1.-The fi- neral of the late Miss Howard Weeden the authoress, was conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence of the Rev. Francis Tappey. pastor of the First Pres byterian church. The family received a great number of telegrams of condolence from all parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-15
BANK CLEARINGS.
Birmingham Shows an Increase of
 Nearly 30 Per Cent Over Last Year.

New York April 1.-The following ta- be. compiled by 3radstreet, shows the bank clearings at the cities named for the week ending April 13, with the per centage of increase and decrease as com pared with the corresponding week last year. Totals include clearing of flfty-two other cities. Canadian totals include clear ings of seven other cities in Canada: