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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-20
COURTHOUSE or
sMYTH COUNTY.
Continued from First Pnge.)

and the contract for the erection Of tho
courthouse and e also for a new
jail was let to the firm \. Of
Tenn, under the plans and specifications
of Architect Frank p. NIilburn OF Col
umbin, G.. The erection OF new jail
was rendered necessary by the fact that
the, old jail, which stood upon the rear
OF the courthouse square had to be re-
moved to make room for the new court
house. " 4
The completed couss building has at
tracted the favorable attention OF all
visitors to Marion. and !nnslnuch as
It Is distinct IN architectural design ana
practical arrangement from other build.
Ings OF It's class In Virginia, brief de-
scription OF its main features. together
with the photograph and floor plans given
on this page. will be of interest to all
who are Interested In the Identifying and
development OF the county seats OF Vir-
gnia. The architect has skillfully COM
bined the best features Of the Roman
style with 4 the practical demands OF
modern life. and the building. while dis
tlngushed for the simplicity Of ornn
mentation which charactirlzes the specia
period OF architectural development to-
which It refers. is doubtless the most
imposing court building in thu State
The square upon which It is located is
large to allow suitable grading
to tho streetE around the building, ana
this will DO done at once. The entrance
is by a flight or steps Of Buff Bedford
limestone, tho portlc0 being fronted with
eight massive columns. built OF Powha-
tan pepper and salt brick. to correspond
with the exterior brick work Of the en-
tire building.
Entrance to the main lobby is through
yestibule. where are placed the marble
tablets with the names OF those under
the direction OF whom the building was
erected as follows GARD OF Supervisors:
James r. Scott, chnirmon T. Il. Ward.
d! c., Cfollehon, w e. Sexton, clerk;
Architects: Frank P, Milburn: Contrac-
tors: Stephenson and Getez; Building.
Committee: G. IL, Fudge, r. B, Rector,
w. W. George, John M. Gwynn, r.. G.
Davis. j. II. Wlssler, r. b. Grceve-, ~.
II. Sprinkle, John 3. whitehead Exccua
tive COMMITTEES: r. l., Williams. chalr7
man, W. T.. Lincoln, II. n. Boil, b. T.
Buchannn.EJ. s. Goetchius, w. r. Culbert,
T.. M. Bonham.
The lobby OF the first floor is SUI
ficIently large 10 afford convenient
gathering place for country visitors on
court days an dother public occasions
without disturbing the business OF the
court and It's officers, From this and
In lne with the front en-
trance is the entrance to the courtroom
itself, which la modern In all details. and
built on plan which renders 1t suitable |
not only for the business Of tie court. |
but also for conventions and public gath
srIngs when Its use for such purposes may
be necessary Back OF the court room
and judge's. stand are the jury rooms,
Judges office, and lawyers consultation
rooms.
From the main lobby OF the lower floor
are also tho entrances to the clerks
offices, trensurer's office, and sheriff's
1ffice, all of which nre convenient to the
the clcrk'a and shcrlff's Of
llccs especially opening into tho court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-20
Ornamental and Useful. a

4 n. To this building, which one can see at
/ stu glance is decided upon shall be adopted
Z PIT will have frontage of 1873 feet on
CHAINS Street and 16s feet on Sixth
RI Speaking of it a gentleman said yester-
fofay:
i = 'iiAs will be seen from the cut the prin-
ssaipal Il entrance Is on Main Street, and
sccnsists OF five doorways, each five feet
ak inches wide, leading directly into
5Y5s he lobby 16x5o feet, where directly in
The center is the ticket booth.
83kIf your ticket1i Is for the balcony, you
5&f5iap directly to the right or left and as
ct-1,cl an easy staircase; II for the main
pJlitorIh 1t may be reached directly
~ one 81 the six five foot doors.
he sSaS in auditorium is 1Gox125 feet seat
MA Natlona including the boxes while for
Sc Of conventions the stage will
I'd to seat 1000 additional. With-
!. !, tage the building can easily and
a ~ alI,e'bly seat 1000 people. including
q . III DbTftony. which will seat 1880, and the
5as1Ss, upper galleries which will easily seat
10 gSpeople; making a crowd of 1900
~ =. t!lusive of tho stage, so that in time
y fer..A convention 10000 people can be crowd
esl into this building, making j possible
ITO bring tho national conventions to Rich
5Simond. @
~ i&|All &lneSer people COulu near anu see SUI
y i isfactorlly without suffocation. rs the
ceilings are over seventy feet hight and
1.-The Main and Sixth Street walls arc
tpierced with ninoty-fiye largs windows
sfor light and air, while mechanical means
Viof ventilation are accessible to move and
Il change the air as often as desired In the
s,coolcr months In the hot weather n
Hccoling apparatus may be employed to
cause cool draughts of air to pass through
Athe entire building, making 1t most In
klviting place to entGr get cooled off, as vel
ia sto ENJOY, the, entertainment The build
ta ing Is to he provided with twelve exits
'gbesides the five large doorways, with a
y combined width Of over sixty feet There
!. are eiEhs.eSits leading up toword Frank
I. 2tayStreet,S and These may be used by |
{ pse who go in this direction, but prin-
s3tnyally in case of fire or panic. The
Ccuclure is to be fireproof ms near as It |
y IMPOSSIBLE to make IT, but people easily
4 ecome panic-stricken III the sight of fire, |
-, With nearly 100 linea feet of exit, even
wn thousand people will easily pass out
& Z! this LMildlng In five minutes, or in
uch less time in case of fire
1.-The stage Is i7XlC0, forty feet inside the
ttwered fireproof curtain, and the orches- !
X fra has space llX4i feet in crescent |
n torn 10 that, each artist has equal nd
Aantage in seeing and being seen as we'll |
y Q, heard. The small rooms on the stage
re for dressing and committee rooms.
4 which there are twenty-eght, fourteen
sing located In the mezzanine. These
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-20
Butterick Company Report.

Especial to The Times Dispntct3
h NEW YORK, May 19,-The Butterick
Company reports for tho fiscal year
ended December 31st last: Gross earn
ings. s7oa Jig; expenses, preparing for and
loss from strike, s65.sl3: net earnings,
$3.50, 200; dividends. S4s0ooo balance, $780,
200; reserve ss0,ss0; surplus. S75.419; pre-
vious usrplus, 1878, 800; total surplus, $95i,-
.F
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-20
l|R|CHMUAD WILL
! HAVE AUDITORIUM.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

!8ideal Richmond auditorium, perfect
& picture of which The Times-Dispatoh Is
= nble 10 pre sent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-20
G. & O. Buys Rails.

NEW YORK, May 1o-Tho Chesapeake
and Ohio has purchased an additional
5000 tons Of steel rails ~. delivery in
1907, t-
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Shannon tieights to Become a City.

NJ. I4. Amster the new president of the shahnan Copper company, Who came all the way from Boston to study the flood conditions here, stated to an ERA representative last week that as soon as he returned home he would take up the subject with the directors of the company of laying off a townsite on Shannon Heights, not only for tie accom- mo- dation of the employees of the com hany, but for all who would care to purchase lots there.
 MT. Amster states that his observa- tion is that. er;aplotee5 aFe hitch bet ter satisfied and more reliable when they own their own homes, and have pleasant surroundings, and it is for this purpose, rather than with the intent of building city on shannon Heights, that he purposes to offer lots to the public. As soon as the plan has been approved by the board Of directors, the land will be laid off; and the general public given afi opportunity te purchase lots with a warranty deed.
 The Shannon Heights are most ad- mirable situated, and there are al ready many hoiises located there, the most of which are owned by the company. The Heights are already supplied with good water, and have electric lighting, both at very reason able price,
 The only obstacle ih the way of the Heights Becoming a popular resi- dence seat for Clifton people is the present lack of transportation, and doubtless that will be overcome as soon as the Shannon company have their railroad in operation te Met calf.
 Mr. Amster generously offered to donate site for the court house of the proposed new county on Shan non Heights. This offer will aeebt- less bring out a spirited competition from other sections of Clifton which are also anxious for the court house. At any rate, whether the court house is located on Shannon Heights or not that section is destined ere long to become populous residence section Of Clifton
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Flood Sufferers Employ an Attorney.

Word was passed around on Chase Creek Saturday afterndoh last that meeting of Hood sufferers would be held at 7:30 p. m. at Library Hall in order to let the people meet attorney James Fielder, of Deming, who had been summoned to act in behalf of the sufferers. The meeting was largely attended,, apa called to ordef by s, j. Forbes. MT. Forbes was made chairman and Major Latin secretary. Judge Neff introduced MT. Fielder who made a few perti- Ilcnt remarks from a lawyers stand point; and expressed himself that the people had good cause. The following executive committee was appointed to make terms with Mir. Fielder to take the case of the peo- ple and carry it through to a finish: J. Backstein, T. Norquay, J, B. Lar razolo; $. J. Forbes and J. c. Gatti. The secretary then read a form ot agreement from MT. Fielder, and the committee went into consultation and the agreement being indorsed by the condthittee, motion was offered to the whole. which was unanimously adopted. MT. Barrazolo explained the agreement to the Mexicans pres ent, and they heartily agreed to the project. P. P. Greer was chosen custodian of all funds raised for the prosecution of the case, and the agreement placed in his hands. All persons who have suffered a loss on Chase Creek are requested to call at the First National bank imme- diately and sign the agreement. The meeting was conducted in a rapid and business like manner, and perfect order prevailed.
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PURELY PERSONAL

g# SS
 Harry Westlake visited Solomville this week.
 Chas. Henry left this niofning on q short visit to Globe:
 Mrs. Tom M9ody and children left this week for Thatcher; where they will spend the winter.
 Miss Turner and cousin; Dewitt CospeT; left last week 9n a visit to relatives at Woodland, Texas. MT. and Mrs. Travis left last week for San Diego, where they will make their home in the future.
 Mrs. Jacob King and children left this week for Denver, where they will make their home in the future.
 Mrs. $. j. Forbes arrived home last week from California, where she
 Coi. NJ. Hogan left yesterday morn ing for Ocean Park, Calif., on a visit to his mother who is quite i'll.
 Betts Henderson was in town from his ranch in Grant county this week and reports cattle in splended con- diti0n.
 Miss Meddie vache, of Lowell, who spent a few weeks here as the guest of Mrs. Horton, left Sunday last for her home.
 Mrs. J. Backstein and children re- turned last week from St. Johns, where they spent some time visiting relatives.
 E. H. Franz, ot Globe, visited Clifton last week. He still has many interests here, as well as kindly feeling for all the people,
 Mrs. Agnes Fallon and son re- turned home this week after, spend ing several months in Fl Paso with relatives and friends.
 Eddie Abraham arrived home this week from California, where he is attending a military academy. He will spend the holidays here.
 J. $. McTavish, of Magdalena, N. M., who is largely interested in the Beeker-Franz company of this city, spent a few days here last week, re- turning home Monday.
 MT. R. c. Cooksey, nephew of Mrs. Chas. Henry, arrived Monday on a visit to his aunt and uncle. MT. Cooksey is accompanied by his wife and children; Et
 T. J. Baylor; who has been mining at Metcalf for sonic time past, left this week for Beeville, Texas, where he will spend a few weeks, for the benefit of his health, and to look after some business matters.
The copper era., 1906-12-20
Mrs. ThrOm's Body Recovered.

While removing tile sand from the tailtoad yards near the car house Friday afternoon last, the body of woman was foind whieh was after wards recognized as that of Mrs. Joseph Throm. The body had been buried in sand and debris from the night of the 3rd until the afternoon of the 14th; but was easily recognized by tt1aiy people. Even those who uncoyered the body at once recog- nized it as the earthly habitatiOn of 1t Was generally recognized by all who viewed it.
 It was at once removed to the un- dertaking parlors of c. F. Pascoe, where it was prepared for burial. The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church Saturday afternoon, and was largely attended.
 Justice Neff summoned a coroner's jury, which on Monday returned a verdict to the effect that deceased can1e to her death through the break ing of the dam of the Detroit Cop per company, which loosened an inn mense amount of tailings and water upon the flooded districts of Clifton.
 HIS VerulCC Was not d SUI TpIISe CO the people of Clifton, who had ap- prehended it from the time the body was found. The responsibility of the company in the construction of the dam will now be brought before the next grand jury.
 It is said by those who have visited the dam that it was constructed en- tirely of tailings, with no retaining wall of any kind. Such a dam could not be expected to withstand flood of any magnitude.
The copper era., 1906-12-20

VIII SIdI lHelI nllIlHS plant IOHOA- row, but the shelter will not resume for few days yet.
 J. F. Smart, who has been busy for some months past doing the assess it1ent wofk on his claims in the Greenlee district, left this week to spend Christmas with his family in California;:
 Nick Cole, who has the contract for doing the assessment work on the Po1aris group of mines in the Green lee district, reports that the work IS progressing satisfactorily. Consider able damage was done the workings by the heavy rains during the past year, but they are being cleaned out and repaired.
 The New England and Clifton Cop per company have repaired their tramway; which, was badly daniaged by the flood, and have resumed ship ments. Consulting Engineer Veitch and Reece Webster, who did the work, have certainly been busy since the flood, and they surprised even themselves by their achievements.
 file recent merging of Greene and Cananea Central into a giant com pany with a capitalization of S60, ,000, 900, had the effect of booming Greene to about S35, from which figure, how ever, it has since dropped few points. The new company will start out with Sl0,000, 900 cash in Its treas ury, and will be able to accomplish much for the Cananea country. Col. c. w. Greene will remain as general manager.
 The Arizona Copper company's con centrating plants at Longfellow and Morenci have resumed opera tions, but the smelters will not be started for several days yet, probably about the first of the year. The company will avail them some improvements and repairs about the plant, The fuel supply is also somewhat limited and this may have Something to do With the resumption Of work at the smelting plant.
 During the past week Bisbee has been carried off its feet, so to speak, by the widest kind of stock specula- tion. Bankers, clerks, miners and everybody, were falling over each OI0GI III II6lI WIlQ u OuJ shares. On the 18th instant Ameri- can was offered at SIP. At noon it could not be bought under SIS and no local stock coming out at that price. Denn stock opened at S30. A few moments later a man made the open assertion in one of the brokers offices that he would sell 50 Denn at S36. Quick as flash some one said tftaken.' Then sales were made at S38 and at noon $40 was bid for Denn with but little if any in sight. This excitement was caused by the strik- ing of ore in American and Denn. In the Clifton Morenci district many mines not only strike ore, but pass into the shipping list without at tracting more than passing atten- tion. In this section ore can be found on top of the ground, and many mines can be made to pay al- most from the start; while at Bisbee immense stiifis must be spent before the ore zone is reached. The old saying that capital is timid does not apply to the Warren district. How ever, this. district will yet have its day, intact it is already here, for there is more doing now in mining way than ever before in it's history. Many new deals are now on, and the new year will enter with bright pros poets for the future.
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SThe- ERA stated last week that the Old Blue Goose had again been opened by Billy Hart, which was cor rect at the time the statement was made, but alter mature reflection MT. Hart concluded that inasmuch as the Blue Goose had shown such poor acquatic properties it would be better policy to abandon her, and erect new building on the ruins of the old. M. Reardon, owner of the property, then gave instructions for the erection of a building upon plans furnished by Mr. Hart. The new place will be called the Ark, and will be built to fioat, but will be anchored to the locality of Gold avenue. In his youth Billy was a student of the Bible. and he will build this new Ark on the lines of the original vessel as constructed by Noah. It will be peo- pied by the creatures of the earth, and the bids of the air, and will also be well stocked with the necessities of life, so that in case of another flood it will be a refuge of safety, and pleasant resort at all times.
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Spezia & Gatti, who had com menced the erection of a large two story brick block on Copper avenue, and upon which work was tempora- rily stopped by the flood, have de- cided to go on with the enterprise. w. A. Pitt has the contract for the work, and had the material for the building on the ground when the flood. came, which will delay the erection of the building for some weeks
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George Gilliard, proprietor of the Gilllard Hot springs, spent several days of this week in Clifton. He re- ports that dnring the flood beaver was caught by Mexican resident of that section. The beaver had wan dered away from the water, and was caught in the soft muck and mud.
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A report was circulated last week that the North Clifton school build ing had bsen rendered unsafe by the recent flood, which was, probably the cause of many children remaining away when the school opened Monday last. There is no foundation for such a rumor. The building has been examined by several competent men since the flood and they all pro nounced it perfectly safe
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During the past week Lou Morris purchased the Dew Drop Inn from Charles Henry, and is giving the place thorough overhauling, and when the improvements are com pleted this popular resort will be as neat and attractive as ever. MT. Henry will not leave Clifton, but will probably again engage in business In some new location.
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FoUND-Between Clifton and Mo- renci, a ladies hand bag. Owner can recover same by calling at this office and paying for ad.
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The first floor of the brick block on Chase creek formerly occupied by the Central Market and the Clifton Grocery, is receiving many improve ments. The floor will be raised four feet. The Clifton Grocery is doing business at the old stand and will re- main there. The Central Market will be consolidated with the Union Market, both owned by the Clifton Meat and Cold Storage company. The room vacated has been leased by Harvey & Leonard, former proprie- tors of the Harvey House Club, of Gold avenue, which was put out of business by the flood. They will fit up with new furniture and will have an attractive place.
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Xmas Cards, Souvenir Books, etc., for your friends. A. c. drug depart ment.
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MT. and Mrs. J. Glenn Cooper have moved into the residence formerly occupied by Alex Veitch and family on Railroad avenue.
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Nick Cole was in town this week from his Halfway house a few miles above Clifton, and reports that his place was absolutely ruined by the flood. His saloon building is stand ing on edge, and is hopelessly ruined. His large dance hall is also a wreck, but he may be able to save some of the lumber from it. MT. Cole, who has long lived on the river states that the bed of the river is con tinuously being raised by the stone and debris washed into it by the heavy rains. He also reports that the land around his place was all washed away. MT. Cole is a heavy loser by the flood.
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At the Opera House.

Mask ball December 24th, given by Prof. Prettyman. Mask Suits for Rent until $50 p. m., December 24th, so come early and procure them. Music by Clifton Brass Band.
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Smiths store is plum full witl Xmas goods for you. Trade early.
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Cash Register for sale. Enquire at The Barrett-Beauchamp Co.
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New line of Xmas goods will arrive tonight. Come early and get your choice. A. c. drug department.
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Miss Van Hausen, who has been employed as teacher in the North recent examination of teachers held in Solomonville, and will therefore be compelled to retire from her duties as a teacher. Miss Van Hausen came here with diploma from an educa- tional institution in Chicago, but as above stated failed to pass the eX- animation in Arizona. The examina- tions in this territory are said to be very difficult and exacting, but the compensation for teaching is better here than any other state or territory in the Union, and yet it is none too high. As a natural result of the difficult examination, and the high salaries paid, Arizona draws many of the best teachers from other states.
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The ERA was in error last week in stating that Mrs. Jas. Colquhoun and son, Clifton, had lett for their home in Clifton. They are new in Cali fornia, where they will spend the winter,
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From Tim Nardelli, who was down this week from Metcalf, it is learned the Logia His pano-Americano No. 12, was entirely destroyed. Not even the paraphernelia was saved. It is quite a heavy loss to the lodge. but new building will be erected at once
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Mexican Drawn Work-prices best
 ever. The Barrett-Beauchamp Co.
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J. K. Rodgers, enc of the pioneer citizens of this county, died at Doug las Monday last. His death was the result of an accident received on the Street car line some days previous. Mir. Rodgers was a member of the legislature which created Graham and it was mainly through his efforts that the county was cut off from Navajo. His many friends will read of his death with deep regret.
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Fine Wines, Domestic and Im- ported at Smiths store.
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Nearly all of the stores along Chase creek are raising their floors from three to four feet and are also making other arrangements to pro- tect themselves against flood waters in the future.
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The ERA erred last week in stating that South Clifton was supplied by water from the Shannon pumping plant. The water is from the Whip pie water works, and is as clear as crystal
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Ira Johnson has purchased George R. Browns interest in the Pawnee saloon. North Clifton, and is now the sole proprietor of that popular re-
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s. Haganauer will soon have his store on Copper avenue ready for regular business. He has been very busy since the flood, but is not dis cOllra Oed
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You know you want something nice for Xmas dinner from Smiths store.
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Boys and men new line underwear at J. A. Billingsley & Co.
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Xmas Candies, Xmas Ca ndies, the very best at Smiths store.
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H. O. Morris is the new collector and book-keeper for the Clifton Water and Improvement. company.