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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

The ERA is authorized to announce P. Bnr-
dett for constable of Clifton prcainct. subject to
'1ne approval of the democratic primary pre-
fnct convention.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

A new passenger tariff will go into
effect on the A. & N. M. R. r. on
August first. The rate from that
date will be five cents per mile.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19
MINES AND MINING.

Shannon stock is now quoted at
from So % to $3.50. Greene has also
advance a little, and is now selling
at above 81.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Bill Spaw, sanitary officer for
Graham county, returned last week
from Phoenix, where he spent a
couple of days on business connected
with his official duties. He reports
the valley as in splendid condition.
He states that one man in the Salt
river valley is credited with growing
melon crop worth 100000. Melons,
he says, are being shipped out of the
valley by the train load daily. He
says that there are no jointists in
that section of Arizona.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Doroteo Espinoza, aged 81 years
was gathered to his fathers on Fri
day last. He was an old time citizen
of this section, and had many friends
among the Mexican population.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

If, you want to enjoy the right of
franchise this fall do not fail to
register The registration books are
now open at the Office of Justice
Neff
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19
. All kinds of cook stoves at Hollis.

For RENT-Furnished room for two
gentlemen. enquire of NJ. b. Emerson.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19
MORENCI NEWS.
rom Our Regular Correspondent.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Garnet King, the general agent Tor
Ell Paso and Southwestern Ry.,.was
in camp last week.
Mrs. Henry Booth and Miss Booth,
who have been visitinf 6. II. Booth,
left for their home in Poughkeepsle,
N. Y, Thursday morning. They Will
stop over in Denver for a few days
on their way.
T. B. Rice, the genial powder man,
has been in camp few days. He
left for Globe Wednesday.
Walter r. Thurston spent a few
days in camp last week. All his
friends were glad to see him and
hope his visits will in the future be
more frequent.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Work are en-.
PERTAINING Mrs. Works mother and
sister of Kansas.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

The caving system of mining has
been adopted at Cananea, but 1t will
be several months hence before it
can be put into practical use to any
considerable extent. Where this
system can be applied it is unques-
tionably great saving in the cost
of production.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

A third rail is being laid on the A.
g. N. M. r. r. to the depot building,
and when the work is completed the
Coronado passenger train will arrive
and depart from the A. & N. M. de-
pot, which will be a convenience to
the nublic
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

In this issue of the ERA will be
found the announcement of J. P.
Burdette as a candidate for the Of
flee of constable of Clifton precinct,
subject to the approval of the demo-
cratic primary convention Mr..
Burdette came here some three
years ago from northern Arizona,
where he had served as deputy
sheriff several years. For the past
two years he has acted in the Capac-
ity of sheriff or night Waterman for
the A. c. company, and still holds
the latter position. If elected ne
will discharge the duties of the of
fee to the best of his ability.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

We are particularly proud of our
harrington Hall Steel Cut coffee, and
we have reason to be the way the
Clifton people are buying 1t. Sole
AGENCY Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

In this issue of the ERA will be
found the announcement of Frank
Richardson for the Office of sheriff of
Graham county, subject to the en-
dorsement of the democratic county
convention. Mr.. Richardson is an
old timer in this section, and is known
to nearly all residents of the county
For the past six years he has been
the Office man under Sheriff Parks,
in which position he has made a good
reputation. Previous to entering
the sheriff's office he was in the
ranger service, where he also earned
a good reputation as peace officer.
He is a good citizen, and will receive
hearty support from his many
friends.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

w. E. Beck, perhaps better known
in this section as "Cyclone Bill, is
now living at Tombstone, where he
has been engaged for some time past
in literary pursuits. He is writing
historical sketches of Arizona, and if
he tells all he knows his fiction will
sound very much like the truth. Mr.
Beck will no doubt cut considerable
ice in local politics in CoChise county
this "a II
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Fresh fruits and tomatoes are ar
irving daily at the a. &. Grocery
Department.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

A daughter arrived Monday last at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Baylor
Shannon. 1t is said that Bay imme-
diately discarded his crutches, and
has since been skipping around like
a kid. Miss Shannon and mamma
are doing nicely.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

G.. r. Taylor, who has been with
the A. c. company for many years,
left yesterday morning for Douglas,
where he will make his home in the
future. His father has located a
farm near Douglas, upon which the
family will reside.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Walter Payne has been appointed
to register votes in this precinct, and
will commence on his duties at once.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

G. G. Hoole, an employee of the
shannon store at Metcalf, returned
this week from California, where he
spent several weeks. After leaving
here he was taken down with typhoid
fever, and spent most of his vacation
in a hospital in Los Angeles.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Miss Ringgold, who has been in
charge of the telephone office at
Solomouville for the past three
years. has accepted the position of
general manager of the Roosevelt
and Phoenix telephone line, and will
make her headquarters in Phoenix.
The promotion is well deserved.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

George Beekman, formerly of Cliff
ton, is now located at Pearce, where
he is connected with the Pearce
Mercantile company. Since leaving
Clifton George has taken unto him
self a ''better half" who is now at
Newport Beach, but will join him in
the fall
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Will Weise, who has charge of the
A. c. briquetting plant, met with
an accident one day this week, which
will give him a lay off for a few
weeks. There was an explosion of
some kind, and his hands and face
were badly burned, but nothing of a
serious nature.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

See the new double suit cases at
81 and IS at The Hub.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Highest grade lunch goods and
delieate5sens at the a Ga Ereeery
PEP artMsBti
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

The old reliable Schlitz beer solt
in all first-class places in Clifton. )
& S. Bottling Works Agents.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Do not forget the beer of quality
Blue Ribbon, Pint and quart bottles
always cold at the A. q Grocery
Department
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Risdon's photographs are up to
date, See his work before going
slss *hstei
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

The Live Oak mine near Globe has
been bonded for 100000 to New
York people. who will soon commence
the development of the property on
an extensive scale. Although it has
been opened to a depth of only 150
feet the mine has already produced
ore worth 100000, which was sold
to the smelter in Globe. This ore
was taken out under lease to Boone
& Strang, who made lot of mopey
out of it.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Buy your featherweight hat at The
Hub.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Johnny Parks of Morenci was in
Clifton on Monday, and for once was
too deeply interested in telling about
"that wonderful boy'' to talk politics.
Johnny is of the opinion that his boy
is about the only thing that eyer
happened. John says he is the hand
soonest boy in Arizona, and is a dead
ringer for his daddy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

The A. C. company have recently
increased. the capacity of their ice
plant five tons per day. The new
machinery was installed by E. E.
Green, chief engineer of the ice
plant. The company will now be
able to furnish all the ice necessary
to supply the wants of the town.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

Just arrived extra choice spring
chickens and hens at Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

A very exciting game of ball was
played Sunday last between the Lam
caster Colts and the Mexican team,
which resulted in a victory for the
Colts by Il score of 81. The Next
cans were in the lead until the last
half of the ninth, when the. Colts
managed to get in three runs. The
Mexicans objected to the ruling OF
the umpire on some close points at
home plate Had the decisions been
otherwise the Mexicans would have
won the game.
Thomas Dagoman was shot and
killed at Globe last week while
resisting arrest. He had been max
ing a "rongh house" of a saloon,
when Constable Mayors arrived and
attempted to arrest him. He
knocked the constable down several
times, and then started to brain him
with a rock, when the officer put
three bullets through his body.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-19

The Morenci ball team played the
Bankers of FL Paso at Ell Paso Sum
day, and defeated them by a score of
80. The Morenci team played an
errorless game, and won much APP
nlause in the Pass CITY.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
want to Harbor the YirEinin.
FUNERAL OF MRS. PEACOCK.
Remains 10 Be Laid to Rest in PbiIa-
delnhin Cemetery To-tlny.

The remains of Mrs. Virginia Tatnan
Marshall Peacock, whose funeral oc-
CURED from her late residence, 1866 On
tario avenue. yesterday afternoon, will be
inferred to-day beside those OF her hus-
band in Woodlands Cemetery. in West
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. Peacock. who was the widow OF
John Brooks Peacock. a prominent banker
and fuaucier Of Philadelphia, came TO
Washington twenty-ouc years ego and
entered the Interior Department. where
for ten years she had been chief of the
returns division. member Of the Mar
shall family which gave 20 this country
the famous Cher Justice Of that name.
she was descended from prominent
Quaker and Huguen0t ancestry, and when
left a widow with FIVE children and suf-
fering financial TeveTSes at the time Of
her husbands death. she displayed re-
markable courage and bravery. IN heg
work in the Interior Department she de-
veloped system which has received
widespread CcmmeDdatiOu.
Mrs. Peacock was "a prominent member
of the Martha Washington Chapter, d.
A. r.. and took an enthusiastic interest
in the work accomplished by that organ
izati0n.
She possessed a dignity and charm o.
personality that adversely never dimmed
and years and success served only to
augment
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
FRANCE IS SWEPT By STORM.
Tidal Wave at TOuIon and Heavy
Snowfall at Coast Towns

Paris, Nov IA violent storm has
swept over the south Of France. accom-
panied by heavy falls Of snow on the
coast and a tidal wave at Toulon, which
prevents Admiral Touchard's squadron
from eoaling.
Many small craft were torn from their
anchorages and wrecked, and the quays
were flooded.
Nice suffered most severely. the IA
nous Promenade des Anglais and the
neighboring streets being under water a
foot deep
The shops there were 50 badly flooded
that the contents Of some OF them were
totally destroyed.
Il is estimated that the damage done
viii amount to an enormous spm.
In the harbor OF Nice shipping broke
away from moOrings and q number OF
boats were carried on the Quays
Several pleasure craft were sunk, and
it is reported that James Gordon Ben
netts yzcnt Lysistrata, one of the finest
In the world. and costing e135,0o0
was wrecked. Nine toTpedo-boat destroy
ers were slightly damaged and fifty fish
ing boats pounded 10 pieces.
/ Late advices state that the storm
! wrought great havoc along the coasts OF
Spain and Italy. Great damage was done
TO shipping. It is also reported that a
i number of persons lost their lives. but ne
/ details as 10 the casualties are obtainable
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
COURTS-MARTIAL ON INCREASE
Judge Advocate General Reports
Many Convictions in Navy.
Officers and Men Alike Pay Penalty.
Absence without Leave Chief
Cause for Complaint.

IN hls annual report. submitted yester-
d~r the judge advocate general Of the
navy shows that during the fiscal year
ended June % there were held in the
navy I.J0i general courts-martial and
5.35s summary courts-martial
The increase In general courts-martiai
was 532. or about 80 per cent. OF the
cases tried by general court-martial, 13
were commissioned officers OF the navy,
OF whom Z were convicted and one ac-
quilted but in this case there was dis
approval
Three commissioned officers Of the Ma
rine Corps and three midshipmen in
service were tried and convicted. Twelve
cadets IT the Naval Academy were con-
~ ed and one acquitted. OF the enlist
cd men OF the navy tried by general
court-martiaI. IlS7 were convicted and j
acquitted. OF the summary courts-mar- r
tial. in which there were $50 cases OF
enlisted men tried, there were A08l con-
vlctions and l61 acquittals. OF the ma
rines. there were 1,l% convictions and 3
acquittals
The principal offeuses and conviction,
under each by general couTts-martai IL
T both the navy and Marine Corps We're
/ Desertion. 6I9, absence without leave. 306
/ fraudulent enlistment. las; fraudulent en-
/ listment and deseTt!ou. a.. refusing q
obey o.ders. G.: manslaughter 3; attemp
+ 10 kill 8: assault with deadly weapon, IT.
unnatural crimes. 4
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
BURKE ROCHE ASKS DIVORCE
Charges Former Wife with Bigamy
in Marrying Batonyi.
English Courts Refuse to Recognize
Decree Obtained by Woman
in Delaware.

Newport 4 l. Nov. Papers have
been served on Mrs Aurel Batonyi. for
merly Mrs. Burke Roche, notifying her
of the bringing Of divorce proceedings
bv her former husband. Hon. Burke
Roche. of England. who is now living IN
France it is understood that the grounds
claimed by NIr. Burke Roche are bigamy.
The case is TO be tried in England
sometime this month. The English courts
DO not recognize the divorce which Mrs.
Batonyi obtained in Delaware several
| years ago.
When seen at the Two-mile-corner
Farm this afternoon, Mrs. Batonyi made
the following statement:
4 married In the United States, and
after very unhappy married life. obtain
Ell a divorce many years ago. l am an
/ american citizen; ] have nothing 10 do
with laws outside of the United States.
/ I am very much annoyed over this aC-
| tion."
| Mrs. Batonyi. who is one Of the best
| known society women in the country. was
married TO Batonyi in New York in Au-
gust CT last year. and after spending the
| summer with her husband in Europe.
/ they returned 10 Newport late in the
/ fall where they are now making their
home. At the time of the separation Of
/ Mrs. Batonyi from her former husband,
/ it was stated she was compelled to leave
| on account of her husbands treatment
OF her.
1t is not likely she will take any action
/ On the papers issued on her by her
/ former husband, and viii allow him to
| secure d divorce in the English courts
She was legally divorced in the United
States and legally married, and the charge
made by Hon Burke Roche would not be
recognized by the courts Of this country
Hon Burke Roche is living in France
| as result Of his action during the wal
between Russia and Japan. when he took
a torpedo-boat and delivered it into :ne
hands Of the Russians, for which action
he was compelled to leave the country.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
KAISER AGAIN CAUSES MIRTH
Concert Hall Singer Tries to Get
Title Before Marriage.
Marie Suffers Desire tn Please Will
that Makes Europe Smile.

London. Nov. f.-Once again it is the
Kaiser who Is giving all Europe a chance
10 laugh. Following the episode Of the
burgomaster's arrest. and the theft Of the
Kopenick town treasury by a shoemaker.
and the saluting of an insane woman who
posed as q princess by a company OF sol
dierS. comes the story Of the attempt OF
the cOncert-hall singer who IS 10 wed
the Kaisers cousin 20 get a title
1t was owing to the opposition of VIII
helm that Marie SulZer who is soon 10
marry Prince Joachim of Prussia, wanted
10 have a rank of her own. So she AZ
ranged with an impecUnioGs Austrian
noble the Baron vOn LiebenbeTg. for "A
marriage Of convenience. They went 10
London and were married. She then let
him. and he was TO give her grounds for
divorce IN time for her 20 marry Joachim
But when the baron returned TO Vienna
nc found that he had lost two business
positions from which he derived an IN
come of = a week. because he had over
stayed his leave Of absence on his trip
to England
To make the matter worse. he was
placed under military arrest because he
had failed to attend the army maneuvers
which were held while he was on his
honeymoon. The baron complained to
his wife. and she settled upon him an in
come Of $3.50 a fortnight, enabling the
I baron to Eve in his accustomed style.
1 Hearing that the concert hall actress
was about 20 marry Prince Joachim. ot
/ Prussia Barca Won Liebenberg went TO
the British Consulate IN Vienna and made
an affidavit as to his marriage with Marie
and the terms OF the arrangement
/ Through this affidavit the affair came 10
/ light, and Europe IS enjoying the best
/ Joke Of the season.
/ In this city il is assumed that the mar
riage Of Marie to Baron Won Liebenberg is
4 Invalid without a divorce being necessary,
So thai the concert singers attempt TO
win Il title Will probably fail fiat and il
viii be plain Marie SulZeT and not the
Baroness von Liebenberg that Prince
Joachim marries.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
HOLDS RAIL Was MISPLACED
Coroner at Atlantic City Believes
He Knows Cause of Disaster.
Witnesses at Inquest Are Questioned
TO fring Ont Fact that Draw
bridge Worked Poorly.

Atlantic City. y. J.. Nov. lit was
clearly demonstrated at the inquest con
Quoted by Coroner GaslziH to-day tnat last
Sundays disaster was due 70 = misplaced
rail on the drawbridge at the Thorough
fare.
Coroner Gaskin from The start held to
the theory that the outer south-bound
rail on the drawbriGge was not in its
proper place when the train reached If. y
well-knOwn contractor. whose name the
coroner refused 10 divulge. but who will
probably be called uDon as a witness to-
morrow. is the authority for the statement
that Daniel Stewart. bridge tender. has
frequently had trouble with the outer rail.
Frequently. the coroner's informant de-
cIared. ne had seen Stewart tug and kics,
at the rail in an effort TO get it inro place
after the draw closed
At to-days inquest. which was convened
questioning, made every effort to bring
out this line OF evidence.
Conductor Curtis testified that the frs,
intimation Of anything wrong vas wher
there came a bump as though the frs
car had hit some obstruction. Brakeman
Wood cOrrobo-ated this.
George 3. Mccullough. OF Philadelphia
who was standing near the bridge wheI
the accident occurred. testified that frs
there was a thump and then the cars lef
the tracks. He said the right-forwa-C
wheels Of the first car jumped
john Williams. a watchman. employed
at q nearby lumber yard. was asked
whether he noticed the front car jump
He replied that he did. other witnesses
said the same thing. The mass of test
moEy taken to-day covered the events
Of the disaster.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-02
SYNDICATE GETS MORE LAND.
Two Nely Pieces of Property Ae-
quircd in Big Deal.

According TO information received from
reliable source. the agents OF the syn
dlcate who are securing options upon
property in the square bounded by Sew
enth. K and Sixth streets and New
York avenue northwest have made sub
stantiaI progress within the past week
toward the realization of the scheme
Ii was announced yesterday that a
prominent merchant on Seventh street,
who owned three three-story brick dwell
iHgs in the square. had sold them at d
high figure. the Sriee reported being In
tie ncighborhood Of S20.000 ~ individual
holder % the property at gl5 < street was
also announced TO have closed with th-
agents OF the syndicate for $500, the
original offer for the property being
Sl.600
Two or three other pieces Of property
in the square are yet TO be purchased.
beside the options originally secured at 81
a square loot. including the holdings re-
Gently purchased by an outsider, on the
northwest corner of Sixth and X streets.
Among the Tmn0rs now current regnrd-
ing the ultimate use Of tho property Is
added q story TO the effect that the
square. with the one fronting on Mas
sachusetts avenue. is being sought by a
/ rich corporation which intends TO build
I Il big brewery there Like the story that
/ the land is being sought for a new cen
/ tral market, for "a department store. or
/ for big hotel, this Of the brewery cannot
/ be verified. as those who are parties 70
/ the deal. and who know the purpose for
which il is TO be used, viii not reveal il
at this time. None OF the stories has
been Contradicted by those who are in
/ formed as to the plaEs of the corporation
. so that one is as well grounded as an
other, but that scheme is on foot oi
1 large proportions cannot be doubted from
the persistency shown by the parties bent
| upon securing control Of the property.