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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1905-05-24

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The copper era., 1905-08-17
A Biz Excursion.

The third annual Clifton-Coast ex- cursion. which left Tuesday last, was the most pronounced success of any of the series. Heretofore there had been some trouble with the tickets, which were not recognized by $. P. officials as first-class, but this year this difficulty was removed, and the tickets were first-class, entitling the holder to purchase a berth in any sleeper on the train. In addition to this three tourist sleepers were in waiting for the eXcursionists at Lordsburg, which assured ample ac- commodation for all.
 One hundred and twenty-five tickets were sold from Clifton, about twenty five at Guthrie, and twelve or fifteen at Duncan, which, with the children accompanying the party, made a total of more than two hundred pleasure seekers bound for the coast to have d good time for few weeks.
 The following were among those who made up the party: Dr. Burtch, Mir. and Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Coghlan and sister, s. Blanchard, c. w. Wells, Frank Tyler and wife, J. c. Tyler and wife, H. L. Jennings, Sam Side botham, Mrs. Freeman and daughter, Nettie, Mrs. Moody, MT. and Mrs. Damron and mother, Milton Morris, MT. and Mrs. Coons, Mrs. MunrOe and children, Mrs. Tregarthen, W. K. Dial, MT. and Mrs. Webb and chil- dren, w. c. Blank, MT. and Mrs. De- Vache, "Slim" Hoeye, G. W. Will Hams Sr., George Gamble and son Tony, Billy Perry, Leslie Bingham, Tom Bell and wite, Wm. Ellsworth and family, Mrs. Norma Clark, MT. and Mrs. Freestone, Liz Owens, Mrs. Dr. Fales, John Wood, E. H. Franz, Wm. Hoff, Howard Parks, J. D. Lines, w. H. Cooper, Red Johnson, Joe Far quhar, Karl Schade, Mrs. Lola Sava, MT. and Mrs. w. M. Whipple and children, ct als.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

week to interview A. Lefave in re- gard to shipments of lead ores from this section. The Deming smelter makes a speciality of handling lead ores.
 George Tyler and wife, who left here last spring to locate in Okla homa, arrived home last night, and were glad to get back. Grorge says there is no country on earth equal to Arizona, and he proposes to. stay with it in the future.
 Abe Goodwin, manager of the Ba- zaar department store, left this week on visit to his family in California. Louie Ferber, who runs the company branch store in Bisbee, arrived this week to take charge of the business during his partners absence. Louie is always given hearty welcome by his many friends in Clifton.
 Mrs. c. P. Rosecrans and children left this morning for San Jose, Cali fornia, where she will make her home. Mrs. Rosecrans has many friends in Clifton, who greatly regret her de- parture. She was accompanied to Lordsburg by Mrs. Bay Shannon and Mrs. Al Rosecrans.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
RAISES PROBABLE.
Territorial Board of Equalization Now !. in Session.

The territorial board of equaliza tion convened in, Phgoenix Monday last all members being present-Auditor Hill, Frank H. Parker, John X. Wood A. s. Donau, Chas. Solomon and c. w. Bowman.
 The Phoenix papers announce that the returns of the Arizona Copper company, the Detroit Copper com pany, the United Verde and the Bis bee companies would be increased from ten to twenty millions.
 It is not likely that the board will make any changes in regard to rail road assessments.
 Assessor Birdno of Graham county appeared before the board and pre- sented his reasons for raising the returns of companies in this county. His remarks were followed by Col. M. J. Egan on behalf of the A. C.. company.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
HELD UNDER BOND FOR $75OO.
The Preliminary Examination of George
 Thompson Developed New Evidence.

George Thompson, who is charged with killing his brother-in-law, J. R. Snyder, had his preliminary examina- tion before Justice Neff Monday last. MT. Thompson's story of the trouble was substantially as told in the ERA last week, but other evidence, not at that time known, was brought out at the trial, which put different aspect on the affair. The men had long had trouble over water-rights, which cu1- minated in a law suit at the last term of the district court. The case was decided in favor of Thompson, which seemed to heighten the animosity be- tween the parties.
 Thompson's testimony was to the effect that on the day of the trouble he met Snyder in the road. Snyder was on horseback and Thompson was in buggy, or light wagon. Snyder, he claims, accosted him, and told him that he was going to give him a severe whipping after which he would kill him. Snyder, he alleges, got down from his horse and cut a large stick, and with it advanced to- wards the buggy, and as he neared the vehicle he drew his pistol. Thompson, at that particular instant also drew his pistol and fired, the bullet striking Snyder in the fore head, from which he died almost in- stantly.
 The evidence brought out by the territory at the examination is to the effect that when Thompson passed the Snyder residence, Mrs. Snyder, believing that her husband was on the road home, asked her two sons, age respectively eleven and seventeen years, to follow the buggy and meet their father, as she feared the two men might have serious trouble. The testimony of the two boys was in effect that they proceeded to fol- low the buggy only short distance when the men met. Their father, they allege, got down from his horse, and the two men were in conversa- tion for only a short time, when their father started on towards home leading his horse. Just as he started off they claim that Thompson called to him, and as he turned around, Thompson fired the fatal shot. They state that they were about one hun dred yards from the scene when the shooting occurred. Thompson then proceeded on his journey. When they reached. their fathers body, they claim that his pistol was still in his pocket, and that they took it from the body and carried it home with them.
 Judge Neff continued the case un- til Tuesday morning, when he fixed Thompson's bond at S75OO. The bond was made by Charles Thompson and Dick Franz.
 Both parties stood high in the es- timation of the community in which they had resided several years.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

A. c. Davis, formerly of Clifton, and better known as "Pap Davis, ,'' who is now auditor for the Ensenada Mining company, arrived in Douglas one day last week from the Fl Tigre mine. While coming out from the mine Mir. Davis and two other parties in the stage were struck by the water from cloudburst, just across the di- vide. The stage was upset and the three of them were thrown into the water and had to swim for it. They all got out with only a ducking. The judge of the first instance, who has been at the Fl Tigre mine taking testimony, and his party were on horseback and got out without get ting a ducking. The testimony in the case was in the wagon and was picked up several hundred yards away considerably worse for the water, and it is a question if it is not damaged beyond use.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

Married, at the home of the brides mother, Lima, Ohio. August 8th, 1905, Miss Alta Pfeifer to William F. Miller. The brides many friends in this city, where she is well and favor ably known, will join the ERA in wishing the couple long and happy journey through life. After a tour through the states, the happy couple will take up their residence at Chetek, Wisconsin.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

A sudden and startling death oc- cured at Coronado station Saturday morning last as the stage was pulling out for Solomonville. There were four passengers in the coach, includ- ing Mesdames Holt and Ringgold, who were on their way to Solomon vile. When the passengers had been seated, the driver, Tom Wind ham, climbed into the coach and touched the horses with whip, when they started off. Just as the start was made the driver plunged head long from his seat to the ground, and when picked up was breathing his last. The body was cared for and a telephone message sent to Clifton for the coroner. Judge Neff secured an engine and caboose to take himself and the coroner's jury to the scene. After viewing the remains the jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased came to his death by a sudden attack of heart disease. Tom Windham had resided in the Duncan country many years and was well known to all old time citizens of that section. The remains were taken to Duncan for burial.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
School Bonds Carry.

At an election held in district 3e Thursday last, the proposition to vote 5000 in bonds for building new school house was carried unanimously. This will furnish the district with ample funds for the erection of a new school building. Construction work will be commenced as soon as possible and pushed to an early con- pletion.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
PURELY PERSONAL

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 Judge Boyles was in last week from his ranch on the Blue.
 Hon. Henry Hill left last week for the Thomas hot springs.
 NJ. Reardon left Sunday last for the coast to join his family.
 Work will soon be commenced on the new Catholic church. ,; Mrs. A. T. Thompson returned last week from Long Beach, California.
 Clarence Bennett and Tom Quinn are rHsticating in the mountains.
 General Manager Veitch of the A. c. Company, is visiting his family in California.
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Baker left last week. for Fl Paso, where they will locate.
 Mrs. H. Douglas returned last week from California, where she had been for the summer. .a s s.-
 Mrs. Robert Grant and son Hugh are here from California, guests of Mrs. Hugh Quinn.
 Mrs. A. T. Tho mson returned last week from Long Beach, where she spent the summer.
 J. H. T. Cosper, accompanied by his daughter, came in this week from bic ranch Or, Plua river
 Jim Hill, one of Duncan's most hard-working and successful farmers, visited Clifton this week.
 Mrs. Bullard and daughters and Miss Allen, of Lordsburg, are the guests of Mrs. H. G. Schafer.
 Mrs. w. A. Leonard and sons ar rived last week from Long Beach, where they spent few weeks.
 Wm. Whalley's family left this week for Globe where they will make their home in the future.
 Dr. Balmer left this week on visit to his former home in Minnesota. He will be absent about month.
 Mesdames Fitz and Wagstaff re- turned last evening fronn Ocean Park, where they spent the summer.
 Mrs. H. G. Schafer, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Crocker, of Lordsburg. arrived home this week.
 Mrs. Harry Westlake and children arrived home Sunday last from Long Beach, where they spent the heated term.
 Mrs. J. B. Kline and daughter Edna, left yesterday tor a visit to Colorado, where they will spend sev- eral weeks.
 H. D. Hoeye returned last week from trip to the Portland eXposi- tion, and reports having had an ex- cellent time.
 Captain Henry Arbuckle returned this week from Mineral Wells, Tex as, where he spent several weeks and was greatly benefited thereby.
 Mrs. J. c. Smith of Sheldon, ar rived this week on visit toiher hus- band, who divides his time between Clifton and his ranch on the river.
 Wm. Wallace, one of the mining superintendents of the A. c. Con- pany at Metcalf, left yesterday morn- ing for Colorado. on a visit to his former home.
 Mrs. John Parks returned Tues day last from Santa Monica, where she spent the summer. Johnny's summer widower's days are now over.
 E. R. Patterson, of the Giia Valley Bank, returned this week from Pres colt, where he accompanied the Mo- renci cavalry troop in its annual drill and encampment.
 Wm. Hoff, chief of the A. C. mould. ing department, is spending his vaca- tion in California, visiting his family, and having a good time generally. He will be accompanied home by his family.
 Mrs. Frank Ringgold and Mrs. Wm. Holt left Saturday last for Solomon vile on visit to relatives. Frank was initiated into the mysteries of the Summer Widowers, club the same evening.
 C. B. Bosworth, representing the Deming shelter, visited Clifton last
The copper era., 1905-08-17

The double span railroad bridge across the Frisco river was completed this week and is now being used by the road. The old bridge was de- stroyed by flood in January last. The delay in the construction of the new bridge was occasioned by high water in the river, which continued for three months. The new structure is supported by caissons. and will un- doubtedly withstand any flood that is liable to occur. Work has been commenced on the piers for the new steel wagon bridge which will span the river near the postoffice. It is being built by the Arizona copper company.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

There have been many complaints recently in regard to unnecessary de- lay of telegrams received here which came over the Western Union wires and the Consolidated Telephone, Telegraph and Electric Co.'S. line from Solomonville to Clifton. For tunately Clifton has another line, the Postal Union, which seems to be run on business principles, and which is giving general satisfaction in so far as prompt delivery is concerned.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
MINOR MENTION

A number of Clifton Chinamen are opening up gardens ill the neighbor- hood of Duncan. They will show the citizens of that section what intense farming means for community.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

The ERA has been requested by Manager Bennie, of the Shannon company, to state that no proposition has been received by him from the Arizona Copper company in regard to building school houses.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

An insurance policy of $798 was paid last week by the Alianza His pano-Americano society, of Metcalf, to the mother of Refugio Portillo, who was killed in the mines June F ASt
The copper era., 1905-08-17

All of the farmers in the neighbor- hood of Duncan are blessed with abundant crops this year. The fruit trees are loaded, cattle are fat and the valley is alive with quail. There will be great hunting in that section after the middle of next month.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
MORENCI NEWS.


From Our Regular Correspondent.
 J. M. Stevenson joined the excur- s1onists to California Tuesday.
 Mrs. J. P. Hensler and children left last Tuesday for an outing on the coast.
 w. E. Dodge, of New York, was a visitor in camp from Monday until Thursday of last week.
 Luther Green, the veteran stock man of Solomonville, visited his nephew, Wm. Cochrahe, the first of the week.
 T. A. Hughes, conductor on the Morenci Southern, took a lay off Sunday in order to witness the ball games at Clifton.
 The troop returned last Saturday night from the encampment at Pres colt. The boys report a good time with plenty to eat, horses to ride, pleasant weather and everything lovely.
 James Dunseath, of the Leader, was called east Tuesday morning by a telegram announcing that his brother-in-law had been killed in railroad wreck. He will be absent several weeks.
 H. F. McGonigle will leave Thurs day next for La Cananea, Mexico, where he has a position in the sup ply department of the Cananea Con- solidated. Mes. many friends wish him every success in his new field.
 A big delegation from Morenci witnessed the ball game at Clifton last Sunday afteroon. While disap- pointed of course at the result, the Morenci crowd agreed in pronouncing it remarkably hard fought and in- teresting game.
 Wm. Burrell returned last Thurs day from California, bringing with him four carpenters to work on the new concentrator. When Bill left hSiS IetoC c chhuoly lC ulOti 1IIOhO CO return but city life wasn't so attrac- tive as of yore and he says he is glad to get back to Arizona and the min ing camps.
 Quite number of Morenci people took advantage of the cheap rates and joined the excursion to Cali 'fornia last Tuesday. Among them were Geo. M. Robinson and family, Wm. A. Moore and wife, Mrs. Wm. O'Brien, Mrs. A. H. Anderson, Geo. York, R. P. Giles, Wallace Dinsmore and others.
 During the heavy rain of last Fri day a portion of the retaining wall in the lumberyard gave way, allowing several carloads of heavy timbers to fall almost directly upon the D. c. Co.'S. carpentershop, where were also stored the company's stock of doors and windows and a considerable quantity of paint and painters SUD- plies. Fortunately no one was in the building at the time although Fred Sjoquise, head carpenter, and Robert Johnson, a helper had stepped out only a minute before. The loss to the company will be considerable while Fred Sjoquist, John Eikos and J. L. Coryell are the losers of some valuable tools.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

AMessrs. Herzberg, Bradley and Sheehan, ot the Shannon office force, have been spending the week at the hospital MT. Sheehan has about re- covered, but it is feared that the
 other two are in for spell of fever.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
COFFEE

It is a mistake on the part of a housewife to buy poor coffee ; it isn't good for any body.
 He returns your money fl you don't like seh;lng's PeSt
The copper era., 1905-08-17

The school meeting called for Library hall Friday night last for the purpose of amalgamating the two Clifton districts was largely at tended, but nothing along the line of consolidation was accomplished. George w. Wells was chosen as chairman and J. R. Hampton secre- tary. Speeches were made by Dan M. Lynch, Judge Egan, J. c. Gatti, w. NJ. Whipple, Gus Williams and others. The discussion was confined principally to the north boundary line of district No. 3S. Judge Egan stated that the matter of cOnsolida- ting the districts would have to be decided upon by the the district at torney, the school superintendent and the board of supervisors. No vote was taken on the question for which the meeting was called-the consolidation of the districts. The statement was made by one of the speakers that the Arizona Copper company would build the school houses for North Clifton if the Shannon company would build them for South Clifton, and that over- lures had been made to the Shannon company to that effect. A motion was finally put and carried pledging the meeting to insist that the north line of district 3S be put back to the place where it had always been un- derstood to exist, and that the trus- tees of North Clifton district meet and provide a school for Chase creek. The meeting was then adjourned to meet at the same place Friday even ing, August D,
The copper era., 1905-08-17

Since the wave of reform struck Conglomerate avenue, that noted thOroughfare has taken on an en- tirely different appearance. The street has sort of has-been appear ance. and is a great surprise to the old timers who occasionally drift in to town. The name, which was quite expressive, and seemed to fit we'll with the motleyed crowd of many races that formerly frequented the street, especially during the twilight hours, now seems inappropriate and misplaced. Many new names have been suggested, the most appropriate of which is Gold street.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
COFFEE

Good coffee is indescrib- able; try Schilling's Best and see if it isn't.
 Your ;,oes- returns your money < you dsn't i:ssss You will find a full line of fruits and vegetables at Smiths,
The copper era., 1905-08-17

J. E. Widner has moved into the Hopkins residence in South Clifton.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
Boiled Hams at Smiths.

The Manila hotel dining rooms are growing in popularity, and the tables are crowded daily. This is the best and coolest place in town for a fine substantial meal.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

A bar of bullion weighing S25, 900 from the Gold Road mill in Mohave county was taken to Kingman last Wednesday. Ten days ago the com pany shipped bar weighing $J5,OOO. Sunday or Monday next bar weigh ing about S5O,OO0 will be shipped. So far the mill has produced more than sl,OOO, ,OOO in gold and the present year promises to exceed that amount by several hundred thousand dollars.
The copper era., 1905-08-17

G. A. Franz will henceforth have charge of the Becker-Franz store in North Clifton. E. H. Franz, who has heretofore had charge of the busi- ness, is now in California, and will soon remove his family from Clifton to some other location, which has not as yet been selected. The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Franz will re- gret their departure from Clifton. MT. G. A. Franz has leased the WhalleY residence in South Clifton.
The copper era., 1905-08-17
Real Estate and Rentals.

Before leaving for the beach write Reg. Cooper to secure your cottage. No 15S Pier avenue, Ocean Park, Cal
The copper era., 1905-08-17

Fresh Saratoga chips at Smiths,
The Newtown bee., 1905-01-20
TOWN TOPICS.
VITAL STATISTICS
 FOR 1904.
MARRIAGES.

MARRIAGES.
 January 27, Edward A. Lyons and Mary H. Carmody by Rev Edward J. Egan.
 January 30, Frank H. Ruf1es and Lottie B. Blackman by Rev James H. George.
 February 3, John H. Blake and Clar- isina G. Egan by Rev Ed ward J. Egan. February IA, Michael G. Keating and Mary Foley Scanlon by Rev Pat rick Fox.
 April 3, Henry B. Brendel and Fran ces M. Schnabel by Rev Edward H. Fischer.
 April 6, James H. Brown and Della B. Mccarthy by Rev Patrick Fox. April 28, James R. Egan and Annie Keating by Rev Patrick Fox.
 May IA, George H. Quinn and M M: Briscoe by Rev James H. George. June l, John Hassett and Margaret Kilbride by Rev Patrick Fox.
 June l, Elmer L. Spencer and Carrie B. Briscoe by Rev William Ross.
 June 29, Patrick J. Griffin and Mary A. Bradley by Rev Patrick Fox.
 August 4, James E. Campbell and Mary Louise Slater by Rev Patrick Fox.
 August 31, John Smerik and Mary F. Mulligan by Rev B. M. Farrell.
 October P, Benjamin Bennett and Elsie Louise Platt by Rev James Tay- Tor.
 October 26, Harry Davis and Nellie Johnson by Rev H. A. Price.
 October 27, George Edward Camp and Laura Merwin Mitchell by Rev Otis Olney Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1905-01-20

 stand, is nothing but a series of cun- ming devices to tempt the boy to zee how far he can go in evading what he should be taught to respect. On this score a local option law, intemperate as it may be made when public senti- ment is in favor of prohibition, may not be harmful to our boys, for the law. enforced by public opinion, in a limited district, is. natural growth and has the stern virtue of reality instead Of being public laughing stock. An unsatisfactory statute, well enforced: will always accomplish far more and be of greater value to the community than innumerable ideals expressed on paper and then thrown into the rubbish heap of public neg lect. A little bit of good salt is worth far more than any quantity of salt that hath lost its Savor.-[C. G. M.