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The copper era., 1906-01-18
ScOtty's Battle" a Myth.

Col. M. Hogan arrived in Clifton
 this week direct from Death Valley.
 where he had been prospecting for
 some months past. The colonel left
 Clifton more than a year ago for
 Goldfields and Bullfrog, where he
 had men prospecting on grub stakes,
 who made several good locations
 from which some rich ore was ship
 ped, but the values failed to average
 more than $50 per ton, hence at the
 present time the property is not self supporting, but it is being
 steadily developed. He run onto Scotty, the Death Valley mystery,
 and was present when Scotty's all
 leged battle took place. His version of the affair differs materially from
 that given by Scotty to the Los An geles newspaper men. The colonel says that as a matter of fact there
 was no battle except in the vivid imagination of Scotty. The colonel says that he and his three partners were prospecting in a gulch when Scotty came along. Scotty seemed to be very nervous, and immediately attempted to draw his gun, and in doing so handled it so awkwardly that it was accidentally discharged, and Scotty shot himself. He says that he does not remember ever before having seen as awkward a man with a gun. Why, he says, Scotty could have been shot a dozen times by himself or any of his men, before he could clear his gun from the scabbard. After the shooting the colonel took Scotty to his camp and kept him three days, until he was able to travel, when they loaned him horse, and sent him on. Scotty's mule "slim' ran away when his master fell off, and eventually made his way back to Scott'y camp. Colonel Hogan, who is a man of re- veraCity, says that this is all there was to that wonderful and mysterious "battle with bandits,'' that was so vividly described and il- lustrated in the Los Angeles news papers. The colonel did not exactly say so in so many words, but by in- he conveyed the impression that Scotty was eager for newspaper notority and had worked the Los Angeles press to a frazZle.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Next Saturday night will witness an interesting match game between the crack bowling teams of Clifton and Morenci. The contest will take place at the Casino, where the little Japs set the pins in the twinkle of an eye. The alleys are now in first class condition and the scores will be made on merits.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Two weeks ago the ERA stated that John Erskine, secretary and treas urer of the Standard Consolidated copper company, and the other com panies which it controls, had resigned his position with the company, and as he was heavy stockholder in the company the ERA drew the inference that he must have sold out before retiring. This surmise was later con- firmed by a telegram from President Ross, stating that he had purchased MT. Erskine's holdings. On Friday last a telegram was received by A. s. Rosecrans, superintendent of the mines, signed by MT. Erskine, stating that he had that day purchased the holdings of both President Ross and Director Fischer, and this telegram has since been confirmed. As the ERA now understands the matter, Mir. Ross had an option on the Er- skine holdings, but not being able to raise the money in the limited time specified, the trade fell through. MT. Erskine then purchased the in- terests as above stated. It has been known for some time that there was muc h friction in the board, which finally became so acute that some change was necessary. This change will certainly have a beneficial effect on the local situation. The pincipal feeling here has been against MT. Ross, though not a few local share holders expressed themselves against MT. Erskine, believing that he and MT. Ross were in accord on matters and things to which they objected. This, as has been more recently de- veloped, was not the case, hence the change will surely have the effect of clearing the local atmosphere. All | local shareholders have always had full confidence in the mines and the local management, but they objected to the management of President Ross. As the ERA stated last week, MT. Erskine has rendered much val uable service to the company during | Cne past two years, ana without COm pensation. He is a man of much en. ergy and determination and it has always been his desire to make a big success of the Standard, and as his holdings have been so largely in creased it is apparent that he vii lose no time in making things hun at the mines. The ERA believes thai the change will be of great benefit Already a change has been noticed il the demand for the Consolidated shares. A circular letter was receiv ed here Friday last from a New York broker offering $1.75 for the stock and on Monday a telegram was re ceived from a firm in Boston offering
 S2 per share.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

During the past three weeks the New England and Clifton company have been shipping about b tons of ore per day to the Shannon smelter, which has been sorted down to an average of between F and 14 per cent. The weather has been very favorable for hauling, and will prob ably continue so for some weeks. By next week tho shipments will be in- creased to 25 tons daily.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

George Williams, one of the old time prospectors of the Greenlee dis trict, was down from his mines yes terday. He and his partners com pleted the assessment work on their various groups of mines last year, and are well pleased with the result made by the years work. Their properties contain some of the biggest leads in the camp, and some day they will be heavy producers.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

"Lost, strayed or stolen-the policy of the Herald on the school question" Era. The al, who ever heard of the "Major" carrying policy around in his shirt bosom. We are not the policy or potato vine backbone kind. If question of public interest comes up the Herald will endeavor to take the right side and stand on its merits. Policy be ed-d.-Herald. The above is more vigorous than lucid. The word "endeavor" is well placed, and to a certain extent explains the policy of the Herald. The Major is ''endeavoring.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Hon. Lamar Cobb has been doing a little missionary work in Clifton dur ing the past week in the interest of the Arizona Miners Association, and secured many new members. The association will hold its first annual meeting in Bisbee on the first Mon day in April, which will be largely attended by mining men from all sec tions. MT. Cobb is the executive committeeman for Graham county, and is doing some good work for the association.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Miss Nellie Nolan was married at the home of her parents, in Los An geles, California, on the 10th instant to George N. Nolan, of Clifton, who is the assayer for the Shannon cop per company. MT. and Mrs. Nolan arrived in Clifton Friday evening, and were met at the depot by num- Der of young men from the Shannon offices, who gave them hearty re- ception, after which they were driven to the Shannon boarding house, where a wedding supper awaited them. They will reside on Shannon Heights, and will add materially to the social circles of that section.
The copper era., 1906-01-18
LOCAL MINES AND MINING.

The new officers of the Standard Consolidated copper company are :: John K. Erskine, president; M. Gould, secretary and treasurer; directors, John K. Erskine, M. Gould, Isaac G. James, Walter D. Clark and George Frasier, all of New York.
The copper era., 1906-01-18
The following is tffe. score:
Mrs. Madalene Teale was married

Mrs. Madalene Teale was married last evening in Los Angeles, Cali fornia, to MT. Stephenson, a pros porous business man of Boyles. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mrs. w. F. Fales of Clifton, and is quite well and favorably known here, where she resided nearly two years. The ERA joins the many friends of the bride in this section in wishing the newly welded couple prosperous and happy journey down life's high way
The copper era., 1906-01-18
Meet me at the Casino.

Why use inferior package coffees or high priced so-called Mocha & Java coffee when you can buy prime old roasted coffees in bulk tor 2oc per pound at Forbes, Chase creek.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

'D Wm. Allender has purchased an in 'terest in the Capital saloon from S.
 Blanchard, who is now temporarily enjoying the sea breeze on the coast,
 and taking little needed recreation.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

The ERA will continue to be authority on sporting news. The base ball club has ordered a new cacther's init and some new balls.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

J. c. Gattiis erecting frame build ing on Chase creek which will be oc- cupied by restaurant under the management of Chinese Jim.
The copper era., 1906-01-18
The following is the score:

The Rathbone Sisters will have initiatory work at their regular meeting this evening. All members are inviled to attend.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

FOR RENT-At S20 per month three room cottage on Hills addition with electric lights and water. Call on l.. J. Dunagan.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

P. F. Crowley is doing a consider able amount of development work on his Rattlesnake group, and is well pleased with results.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

The old One Spot, the first engine to do business for the A. S5 N. M. R. R., is just out of the shops, and she looks as pretty as a picture. She is now at work in the Clifton yards.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

On the 27th instant the Rebekah lodge will give a grand ball for the benefit of the Odd Fellows home.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

The Shannon company are blasting out rock on the bank of the Frisco, which will be used in the erection of wall to protect the pumping plant from high water.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

A four-man bowling contest was played between Ames-Crowley and Cole-Noll, the latter winning by l5o niuc
The copper era., 1906-01-18

P. J. Bennett, formerly editor of the Herald, is now at Globe, where he has good position on the Silver Relt
The copper era., 1906-01-18

The Young Peoples Social Club will give a masquerade ball at Pret- tyman's hall Saturday night.
The copper era., 1906-01-18
MINOR MENTION

Another daughter arrived Tuesday last to gladden. the home of MT. and Mrs. R. K. Minsen.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Telephone your orders to McDow- ell & Turner when in need of any thing to eat for man or beast.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

FOR SALE CHEAP-11-room furnish ed house on East Side, Clifton. Ap- ply to Yee Him.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Fagle brand Oysters, Turkeys and Cranberry sauce will make the Holi- days worth while, We cater to thls trade. Clifton Market.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Just received, car of newly packed canned goods, fancy table fruits and vegetables. at Mcdowell & Turner s.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Coffees and Tea. Smiths store carries all kinds. Whats your choice?
The copper era., 1906-01-18

The young married ladies' circle was entertained yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Minor Simms.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

A son arrived last week at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward Gomez.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Cheese - Fresh cream Crawford cheese at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

McDowell & Turner handle the Primrose Butter-best on earth.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Fresh California fruits and vege- t ables at Mcdowell. $ Turner's,
The copper era., 1906-01-18

Saturday last MT. and Mrs. Baylor Shannon, Mrs. c. P. Rosecrans and Mrs. A. G. Smith left for the City of Mexico and other interesting points in the sister republic, where they will spend several weeks.
The copper era., 1906-01-18

For Ladies and Gentlemen. During this changeable weather something is needed to keep the body at an even temperature. .-Chamois Vests will do it.
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So HgeE2tls
{ TYsassg traditional and Authentie fS5ss@aY
- 80 lN2ritten .bu -Il.@L.Fultonl 3 =.
[S2ritEen By ". L-Fulton

mans from the Oldest time celebrated
this season with great festivities.
The beginning of the winter solstice
was marked by the Yule feast; and
here began the use of the term "Yule-
tide"
Many of these customs, beliefs and
nsages passed over from heathenism
10 Christianity, and some have sur
vtyed unto this day. There was such
clear cut distinction between heath
enism and Christianity that, a clash
had to follow. Christianity strove to
abolish the bondage of existing
heathenisms. and substitute the pres
ent grandly deserved liberty Of the
Christian chur1h. Out of the ira
ditional Observance of Christmas
came the carols. and the Christmas
dramas. and later came the Christ
trees. or now known as Christmas
trees.
With the tree came the candles and
gifta. Gradually came those dishes
so distinctive to Christmas, and
Christmas itself became joyous So
cial function for old and young, and
Merry Christmas meant a pleasant
wish to all who were to participate In
It's observance. AS the festive time
draws near, few thoughts of our
modern Christmas may naturally
have first place. The more knowl-
edge one has, the more intense are
the experiences in life, thus at one
time we may be very happy, atAan-
other we may suffer intense sorrow.
Germany Is the home of much of
our Christmas sentiment, and a
knowledge of some Of he customs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-12-19

Salutations Of Merry Christmas
will soon be heard on every hand,
and the greeting itself, compared to
the customary good morning. bears
with 1t the spirit Of the well w1sher.
Few, however, stop to think of the
time when Christmas did not exist, or
Of the history and development Of
the festive day which is now SO nee
essary to complete our year.
Whence came Christmas. or
whence came those customs which
so distinctly mark its celebration
every year? Merle" Is an English
word, and its meaning pleasant, :"
thus it happened that among Its
other uses it formed the compound
Christmas salutation. It's use here
Is very exclusive, birthday celebra-
lions are every day affairs, but there
can be but one Lords birthday, but
one Merry Christmas.
Tradition thus gives the origin of
Merry Christm::.s to England. How
ever. no one country should feel jeal-
pus, for they all have helped to make
Christmas what 1t is.
Definitely speaking, Christmas is
the day on which the nativity Of the
Savior is observed. While the origin
Of Its first celebration is. unknown, 1t
ls fact that December rs was not
generally observed as the specific day
previous to the fourth century. 1t
was observed, but there was no uni
formity In tho time of Its observance
among the churches. BY some it was
observed as early in the year as jan
uary. by others in Mayor April.
If one is to judge by the seasons
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PALMETTO affairs
Occurrences of Interest From
All Over South Carolina
MANY ITEMS OF STATE NEWS
A Batch of Live Paragraphs Cover
ing Wide Range-What, is Going
On IN Our State.
Tri-county Fair Association.

Batesburg, Special.-A very en-
thusiastic meeting was held, the pur-
pose of which was to set in motion
the Tri-County Fair Association Of
Batesburg Tho meeting was called
to order by DR.. W. P. Zimmerman,
W. w. Watson and Barrett Jones
were elected president and secretary
protein, respectively. The following
board Of directors was elected with
the understanding tkat the number
might be later increased to Is; ]
Frank Kneece, A. C. Jones, W. w.
Watson, j. W. Dreher, E. L. Hartley,
John Bell Towill, M. E. Rutland, j. J.
.Rawl and j. Walter Mccarthy. From
these the following officers were elect
ed: M. E. Rutland, president; j.
Frank Kneece, vice president; j. Wal
ter Mccarthy, secretary; W. w. Wat
son, treasurer, and j. Walter Dreher.
general manager. The association
proposes to be capitalized at $4,000
with the privilege Of increasing same
to $4,000.
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as they now come and go, December
25 could not reasonably have been
the birth time OF Christ, as it is then
the rainy season there. -,
Christmas was the parent Of many
later festivals, especially from the
fifth to the eighth century, and COM
ing so close together they made up
what might be termed a Christmas
cycle. These days surpassed all
other groups Of Christmas holidays
in richness and festal usages, and
this group as a whole had much to
do with the complete and orderly dis
tribution Of the church festivals of
the whole year. The cause that led
to the choice Of December 25- as the
day to be observed was not the result
of impulsive or casual appointment.
1t appears that the heather people
of the earlier centuries regarded the
winter solstice as the most important
time Of the whole year. Then nature
took on new signs of life, and the
gods personified the seasons; espec-
tally was this true in the more
northerly countries of Europe, and
there is was that the Celts and Ger
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which are characteristic Of the Ger
man celebration may add to our own
pleasant experiences of the day. The
word holiday has a different sig
nificahce when used in relation to
the holidays observed at the close of
our calendar year from that used to
convey the same meaning In Ger
many. There you experience the full
meaning of the term, celebrations
lasting for days, while here in Ameri-
ca holiday celebrations are limited to
one day.
Life in cities the world over is
much the same, yet there is some
thing in the German character hat
resists much of the influence Of. mod
erp progression 50 naturally they
cling to their national life and char
acterfstics making 1t possible, even in
the largest cities, to observe their
never changing customs on holiday
occasions, and especially so in the
German celebration Of Christmas.
Anticipation and realization are
fully as essential factors of Christ
mas happiness In Germany as In
America. In comparison, we are in
.clined to believe that realization
counts for more in America than In
Germany. In contrast with the fam
lily celebration of other countries, in
Germany, Christmas is time OF pro-
found sacredness, and the nation as
whole enters into the festive cele-
bratlon.
The distinguishing feature OF the
German Christmas is the religious
ceremony, which is slightly varied in
its observances in the different pro-
vlnces. In many places, the, whole
family go to early church service on
Christmas eve, sometimes as early as
five or six o'clock. In some places
each one takes candle in land, and
these candles. when placed on the
backs Of the pews,. sometimes afford.
the main illumination Of the church
So attentive to the sacred meaning
of the day are the Germans. that in
many places when the clock in the
steeple strikes twelve on Christmas
night, every house and church Is
quickly lighted up, and 1t is difficult
TO find dark windowsin town.
In Oberammergau there Is more
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Two Rural Stations Proposed.

Laurens, special.-Upon the re-
quest of Postmaster George S. Nc
Gravy, the postotiice department has
had Postofice Inspector Roberts, who
is working in this section at present,
to visit the Laurens and Watts mill
village, the former located within the
city limits, the latter mile beyond,
with the view of establishing rural
mail stations at these points. The in
spection was made this week. Post
master McCravy visited both mill Of
fees with the inspector. Mr.. Roberts
was pleased with the prospects Of
making these postal improvements
and it is understood that he has rec
commended the establishment of both
stations.
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distinctly religious tone given to the
whole holiday. The Christ child is
the guardian angel of the time. 1t
is He, they say, who brings the
Christmas tree. He comes down from
Heaven on Christmas eve holding 1t
in His hands. He is attended by four
angels, two preceding Him and two
following. The angels bear the pres
ents. The Christ child places the
tree on the table, rings q. bell and
fees. They believe that He brings
a present to the children that have
been obedient and kind.
While the Christmas tree Is truly
an essential factor in the celebration
OF Christmas, the gifts sire not al
ways hung thereon. At Hanover, we
are told that when the candles on
the tree are burning very low, mys-
terious rap is heard at tho door, then
the door Is pushed open and bum
die Is thrown into the room, contain
ing present for every member Of
the family. The remarkable good be-
havior among the children for many
days preceding Christmas had Its sig
nificance. 1t was easily accounted
for when told that st. Nicholas, to
the children OF Germany, is an angel
in disguise. He goes about from,
house to house in ragged clothes with
a bag upon his back. He knocks
at the door and asks, "Are the chill
dren good?" If the answer Is eyes,"
he leaves toys, fruits and bon bons;
If answered otherwise, he leaves a
stick. So there is sweet difference
in the celebration Of Christmas when
compared to that Of the American,
although one cannot help but love
the spirit in the German celebration.
Aside from the religious ceremony,
there are minor distinctions which
are at once noticeable to an Ameri-
can. In the home. the little German
children know nothing about Santa
Claus or his sleigh and reindeer.
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An Eight Per Cent Dividend.

Batesburg, Speculate a meeting
Of the directors Of the First National
Bank held on Tuesday afternoon, it
was decided to pay dividend Of S
per cent to the stockholders. This.
amount will be paid out about De-
cember 31st. The bank has made
in,a7 | fe@sfEssle rse5Fa n spHts of tn
fact that this has been "tight'
year with farmers. The undivided
profits for the year show total of I
little more than 20 per cent of th'
capital invested. After paying OIL
the dividend of 8 per cent, nice sun
will be left to augment the surplus
which is already $4,000.
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Auto Explodes and Injuries Two.

Columbia, Special boilers of
an automobile exploded, blowing. lit
tie Malcolm Richard, the four-year-
old son of Mr.. ]. E. Richard, high III
to the air, breaking his left thight and
rendering him unconscious for many
hours. Mr.. Harry Richard, an older
brother, who had been driving the
machine, was thrown violently to the
ground and stunned. The machine
was torn literally into fragments,
parts of it being thrown on the roof
Of the house next door and others be-
ing hurled far into the air and lodg-
ed in trees higher than the roof Of
the house and the yard in which the
explosion occurred was strewn with
parts Of the machine. The shock of
the explosion was felt three blocks
away and the denomination was heard
as farsa as Main street.
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They have never heard of Santa
Claus dashing ride over the porches
and house tops on Christmas eve.
They haye never heard Of his thrill
ing shouts to his eight reindeers and
their redoubled energies as each
hears his name, nor of his bound
down the chimney all covered with
ashes and SCOT, nor of the bundle of
toys bound to his back. But 1t could
hardly be otherwise, for in Germany
there are no open fireplaces, only Pc
culiar white stoves made of porce.
lain. Perhaps 1t is just as well, for
in America there is danger of this
personality crowding out the ChEist
who is Lord Of all Christmas bappi-
ness.-New England Grocer.
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Killed by Falling Limb.

Marion, Spccial.--A negro lahore,
named Kennedy, an employe of thr
Marion County Lumber Company,
was accidentally killed by limb from
falling tree while at work cutting
logs about mile from Marion. Cor
oner Lassiter was promptly notified
and held an inquest over the body, the
verdict of the jury being that his
death was the result of an accident.