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son was murdered and his body thrown
on the track to conceal the crime. 1t Is
their intention to place the matter in the
hands of detectives for investigation.
Woman in the Case.
In his letters 20 his parents Bennett is
said to have frequently spoken of a Wom-
an at Barron, widow twice his own
age, whom he said he intended to mar
~. His parents believe this woman
possesses the secret of the supposed mys-
terry.
Since her sons death, Mrs. Bennett
has corresponded with the woman. In
one of the letters the woman stated that
Bennett feared arrest on charge OF
being implicatd in conducting blind
pig" and had made provision for his es-
cape in the event of his arrest, by md
ing two steel saws in the soles Of his
shoes.
1t was this statement which caused
Mrs. Bennett to have her sons body dis
inferred A thorough examination of the
shoes on the body failed to reveal the
saws.
Bore a Good Reputation.
Investigations made by the BENEFITS
fail to show that their son was wanted
by the officers or had committed. any
offense, but to the contrary that he had
a good reputation 1t was learned, how
ever, that threats against his life had
been made by a man at Barron as the
result of remark concerning the widow.
The coroner's jury at Weyerhausser
decided that Bennett was accidentally
killed by train. The body was badly
mangled, the head being severed and
wedged between the rails.
Brothers Met Tragic Deaths.
Bennett was at one time employed
here as an assistant cook at the Foun-
tain house He was of a quiet DISPOSE
ton and had but few acquaintance.
Two other sons Of the BENEFITS met
death in an unusual manner, one dying
from tobacco poisoning and the other
being killed by a horse.
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CHURCH DEMOLISHED AT SERVICE.
But All Inside Structure Escape at ST
Jacob, Ill.

ST. JACOB, ILL.,, April 9.-1'he Ger
man Lutheran church, a brick structure.
was demolished by storm Sunday dur
ing the afternoon services. Although
there were many persons in the building.
all escaped injured. Two loaded freight
cars were blown into creek.
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HUNGARY IS SWEPT CLEAN.
Royal DEGREES Show How Complete Are
Cabinet Change Results.

BUDAPEST, Hungary, April "a
number of royal DEGREES were gazetted
today covering the changes resulting
from the agreement between Austria and
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Killed on Christmas Day.

Bennett, who was 20 years old. went
to Barron last June as cook at one OF
the camps of the Waukesha Canning
company, which has plant at that
place. He had written his parents that
he would be home Christmas, but on the
morning of December &c they received
word that he had been killed by train
at Weyerhauser. The body was
brought here for burial.
There were many suspicious circum-
stances surrounding the case and the
parents are firmly convinced that their
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HIS BODY IS EXHUMED.
LESLIE F. BENEFITS PARENTS AT
WAUKESHA BELIEVE HE WAS
MURDERED AT BARRON.
FOUND REMAINS ON THE RAILS
Head Was Severed and Appearances In
dicated That Youth Was First
Killed-Woman in Case.

WAUKESHA, Wis, April 9.-[Spe-
cial. AT the request of his parents, the
grave of Leslie F. Bennett at Prairie
Home cemetery has been opened and an
examination of the body was made.
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Rockefeller Is in New York.

NEW YORK. April 9.--John D. Rock
efeller returned to New York city from
Lakewood. \. j., today.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

THE last issue of the Guardian
democratic ticket, which in a meas
ure is misleading. The intent of the
article was to convey the impression
that the democratic candidates, and
the democratic party, are RESPONSE
BILE for the reduction of taxes in this
county. An excerpt from the article
is as follows:
every candidate stands for a
lower rate of taxation. In the past
two years taxation has been reduced
almost one-half under democratic
administration. When you receive
YOUR cards this fall apprising you of
what your taxes are compare it with
your former taxes and then ask
yourself if d democratic admins
tration has not done you some good.
With two years more of the same
kind of administration your taxes
will be less than they are now"
The democratic party had nothing
to do with the reduction of the tax
rate in this county, which was wholly
due to the magnificent increase of
property values brought about by the
efforts of Governor Kibbey and As
SCISSOR John J. Birdno. Notwith-
standing the insinuation of the
Guardian that the democratic party
of Graham county is responsible for
lowering the tax rate, the ERA must
insist that the credit be placed where
it belongs. 1t is true that John }.
BirdnO is a democrat. but he is not
the democratic party, neither did he
succeed IN his work by the assistance
of his party. His success was due to
his indomnible pluck and energy, and
he deserves all the credit for it.
The Guardian Is aware of this fact,
and should not attempt to mislead
its readers, as it is doing. He set an
example for other assessors to follow,
but they refused to be guided, and as
Il result the mining companies of
Graham county are taxed out of pro-
portion to all other companies of the
territory. But that is not his fault.
Through the efforts of the board of
equalization this matter will proba-
bly, be adjusted in time. If other
mining companies cannot be raised to
a level with those of Graham county.
then it will be only right and proper
to reduce the assessments of the
companies doing business in this sec
ton of the territory. 1t is mani
testify unfair to assess a company in
this county many times higher than
companies in Cochise county that are
producing much more copper.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

M0RENCI NEWS.



From Our Regular Correspondent
w. H. Young, the Wells-Fargo Ex-
press agent. and wife left Morenci
for Douglas last Sunday morning to
make their future home.
Mrs. Pelton, mother of E. F.
Pelton, arrived in camp Friday last
to spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Stork re-
turned to camp Sunday night after a
very pleasant visit of d month in the
middle states.
L. w. Owens left Sunday morning
for Ell Paso where he was married
on Tuesday to Miss McDougall.
John a. MCDougall left Sunday for
Ell Paso to meet his wife and daugh-
ter, who have been all summer in
New York. Mr.. and Mrs. McDougall
remained in FL Paso for the Owens
MCDougdll wedding.
E. 2. Hill, the agent for the Mo-
renci Southern Ry., was married in
Clifton on Friday to Miss Margaret
Galashi, very quietly. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hill will reside in Morenci.
w. H. Moon and mis- mother, Mrs.
Rimes, left Saturday for a two weeks
visit in Mexico.
Friday night, October 18th, there
will be dance at the club, given by
the members of the foot ball team
recently organized. On Monday, Oc-
tober 22nd, the first series of the
course of entertainment for the
winter will be held, also at the club
Rev. Allan Krichbaum left camp
Monday morning for FL Paso to per
form the ceremony at the Owens
McDougaIl wedding.
[. H. Knapp, the republican candi-
date for treasurer, was in camp this
week.
At the club last Friday night the
democrats held a meeting. \ large
crowd attended and were very en-
thusiastic. DIR. Tuthlll was chairman
and the speakers of the evening were
Hon. Marcus a. Smith and W. 7.
Webb.
Chas. Solomon, of Solomonville,
was a visitor in camp last week. He
came up to see his brother, Harry,
who had an accident while at work
in the power house.
Mrs. c. B. Nonamaker has recov-
cred from her recent illness and is
able to be out again.
Milton II. Mclean left last week
for a visit in Los Angeles. Mr.. Nc
Lean was laid up with a severe cold
for some time prior to his departure
for the coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott and Miss
Elliott, of Clifton, were visitors in
camp last Sunday, the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John Parks.
The copper era., 1906-10-18
CHARGES FRAUD.
Judge Fonda Petitions Supervisors to
Leave Democratic Ticket Off of
the Ballot.


Ever since the democratic conven-
tion was held in Solomonville there
! have been rumors afioat that certain
things were done which were not in
strict accord with the new primary
election law. There have also been
rumors that an injunction would be
sought to restrain the board of super
visors from printing the democratic
ticket on the official ballot.
When the board of supervisors
met this week Judge Fonda, of SAT-
| ford, who was candidate before the
democratic convention for the office
of probate Judge filed a statement
with the board, which alleged that
no primary elections were held at
Artesia or Lebanan, and that no re-
| turns had been made from Metcalf
| precinct, and therefore alleging
that no election had been held there.
| The statement further set out that
these precincts had been represented
in the county democratic convention.
For this reason the Judge claimed
that the county convention was
illegal, and he therefore asked that
no democratic ticket be placed on
the printed ballot.
The supervisors consulted District
Attorney Rawlins, who gave an
opinion to the effect that the con-
vention was the sole Judge in such
matters, and that under the circum-
stances it was the duty of the board
to order the ticket printed on the
ballot, and it was so ordered.
1t has been reported that Judge
Fonda would take the matter to Dis
trict Judge Nave and attempt to
have an injunction issued restrain
ing the supervisors from having the
democratic ticket printed on the Of
fetal ballot, but as to the correct
ness of this statement or rumor, the
ERA has no positive information.
Neither is the ERA prepared to af-
firm or deny the allegations made in
the statement filed by Judge Fonda
with the board of supervisors.
1t is a well known fact that a pri-
mary election was held at Metcalf,
but as to whether proper returns
were made is another question. 1t is
purely d democratic family row, and
an aftermath of the county con-
vention, which came near disrupting
the party.
Judge Fonda is a candidate on the
as justice of the peace of Stafford
precinct.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

RECENT news from the great work
now going on to stop the inflow OF
the Colorado river into the Salton
sea, is to the effect that break &C.
Cured in the temporary dam, and
that the river is again rushing
through it and on into the sea. The
engineers are confident, however,
that their plans will yet be carried
out, and the river turned into its old
channel
The copper era., 1906-10-18


THE ERA is in receipt of copy of
the Daily Silver Belt, published at
Globe by that veteran newspaper
man, Joe Hamill. 1t is Il seven
column quarto and is a beauty in
every respect. One popularity of
the Daily is that while the editorial
page is strongly democratic the
opposite page, under the head of
Advertisement is devoted to the
republican cause. Evidently the
editor, out of sympathy for the re-
pu5licans, who have no newspaper in
the county, has given them show
to express their ideas at so much per
line. Well, Joe, here's hoping that
the nailg Belt viii make a. grand 4
-urceS1 rs has the YCrklY,
The copper era., 1906-10-18

THE men whom the people select
to represent them in the Legislature
are responsible for our laws, be they
good or bad. In this connection the
ERA desires to call the attention OF
its readers to the candidates selected
for these offices by the republican
party. They are men of the highest
type of integrity, as well as business
ability. a vote for them means a
clean and honest men in the legisla-
The copper era., 1906-10-18

L. H. Knapp, the old time drill
polisher of this district, who had
honors thrust upon him by being
nominated for treasurer on the re-
publican ticket, has been spending
some time in this section, meeting old
time friends and making many new
ones. For some time past he has been
employed in the Lone Star district,
where he has been developing prop
erty for an eastern company. He is
a high type of citizenship, and if
elected he can be depended upon to
make an excellent officer. He is a
working man, and is entitled to the
consideration of all electors when
they come to cast their ballots for
the various county officers.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

THERE never was campaingn in
Graham county when the vote was as
free from the influence of the party
boss as the present. This, of itself,
is an argument for good government.
Let the voter compare the merits of
the various candidates on the sew
eral tickets, and then select the man
which in his judgment is best quail
fed to fill the office.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Geo. Walker says in his weekly
copper letter in the Boston CONNER
cial: Calumet & Arizona's sharp
advance early this week was in an
ticipation of the large increase in
dividend payments which where fore
casted in these letters several weeks
ago. I understand that the Calumet
& Arizona company has a cash sur
plus of approximately 100000, or
$40 per share on its issued capitaliza-
ton. Its net earnings this year will
approximate 800 per share, and next
year it should earn between S25 and
$50 per share provided the price of
copper is maintained at its present
level. The stock of the Calumet &
Arizona is at present selling in the
eastern metal markets in the neigh
borhood of $l3S share which shows
what the Investing public think of
that property
The copper era., 1906-10-18

During the past week Colonel Craw-
ford negotiated the sale of a. La
fave's group of copper claims locat-
ed near Metcalf. The sale was made
to Pittsburg and Duluth people, who
will proceed to develop the property.
The consideration was not made pub
lie. This is the first sale made in
the district in some time, but
others will soon follow.
The copper era., 1906-10-18
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Dies in New York

Surrounded by members of the fam
lily Mrs. Jefferson Davis, widow of the
former head of the confederaCy, died
of pneumonia in her New York APP
artments in the Majestic hotel at
at 1915 O'Clock Tuesday night.
The end came so quietly it required
fears of the friends.
The body will be taken to Mississ-
ipDi for burial
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Lee N. Stratton, the republican
candidate for district attorney, is
new friends every day in his
canvas OF the county. His record
while in that office is of great ad-
vantage to him now. The people
realize that he is well qualified, and
also that he will discharge the duties
of the office without fear or favor.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

The most important Offices in the
gift of the people are the super
visors. The republicans have been
most Fortunate in selecting their
candidates for these offices. They
are business men, and are in every
way qualified to handle the county
The copper era., 1906-10-18
Some New Tempters at the A. C. Co.
Grocery.

Belleneur Apples-eXtra fine ones.
Delicious California strained honey.
Big line of choicest new preserves
all kinds.
New pure Jellies.
c. ~ B. Paragon Vinegar, the great
appetizer.
Complete line of plain and stuffed
nliVoa.
l.RFpt imported olives IN hulk,
The copper era., 1906-10-18
Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received by the board
of school trustees of precinct No.
SO, Clifton precinct, for repairing the
school house in said district. Plans
and specifications can be seen by
calling on the secretary of the
board. Bids will be received up to
and including Thursday, Octuber Is.
A bond will be required from the
successful bidder. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids. J. BACKSTEIN,
Chairman.
MRS. J. A. TERRELL,
Secretary.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Some needed work is being done
on the streets of Chase creek under
the supervision of Henry Collins.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

The bowling alley will be opened
Saturday night. There will be music
by the Clifton Orches ira.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Ernest Neubauer returned last week
from Europe, where he spent FIVE
months visiting many countries on
the continent. He had very pleas
ant and interesting trip, but returns
better than ever satisfied with the
land of his adoption
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Ambrose Speza, who has just COM
pleted a handsome brick block on
Copper avenue, has let a contract to w.
A. Pitt for the erection of a brick
building on the opposite side of the
street
The copper era., 1906-10-18
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Delegate t. Congress
HON. w. F. COOPER
For the Council,
j. f. CLEAVELAND
Morenci
For the Assembly
H. F. HAGAN
Clifton
D. W. WICKERSHAM
Stafford
For Probate Judge,
E. c. MOORMAN
SolomonVillc
For District Attorney
LEE y STRATTON
Stafford
For Sheriff.
A. A. ANDERSON
Clifton.
For Treasurer
j. II. KNAPP
Lone Star District
For School Superintendent
H. II. LARSON
Pima
For Recorder
JAMES DUKE
Pima
For Surveyor
A. T. COTTON
SOlomOhville
For Supervisors,
FREE HUBBARD
Hubbard
JOE TERRELL
Eagle River
For Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
DELL NJ POTTER
Clifton
PETER ANDARSAN
Stafford
The copper era., 1906-10-18

While visiting his mines near Met
calf last week, Dan Lynch was kicked
by a horse, and one of his legs Sc
verely bruised, which laid him up for
repairs. With the aid of crutch
he is able to be around again.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

On Thursday evening last Miss Pot
ter entertained at cards large Cir
Gle of young people. The Potter
home was tastefully decorated with
evergreens and flowers. Refresh
ments we're served, and a delightful
evening spent by those present.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Nettleton's are priced from s. to
81, but they're worth more to the
wearer of them. The Hub.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Fresh hams and bacon at the Cliff.
ton Grocery.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Eaton, Hurlbut Deckle Edge sta
tionery for ladies at the A. G. drug
store.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

For fine juicy steak. leave orders
with the Clifton Meat and Cold StOr-
AGE company.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Fish and game in season at the
Clifton Meat and Cold storage mar
ket.
The copper era., 1906-10-18
HON. w. F. COOPER,
Republican Nominee for Congress.
itinerary for the CAMPAIGN:

The demand for William f. Cooper
has been so great in the northern
counties that his schedule has been
advanced two days to allow him adj
ditional speaking engagements in
Yavapai county. Another day will
also be allowed Bisbee. Three ad-
ditional side trips in Yuma and
Yayapai county were also arranged.
The corrected schedule is as follows:
October Is, Yuma, speaking.
. 10, Silver Bell, speaking
50 20, Tucson, speaking.
= %, Nogales, speaking.
g %, Patagonia, speaking.
- "a, Benson, speaking.
& %, Wilcox during day and
back to Benson.
20, Douglas, speaking.
g 27, Bisbee, speaking.
" %, Naco, during day, Low
ell at night, speaking.
q 30, Tombstone, speaking.
g 81, Tucson, speaking.
Other dates arranged
later.
November 5, Tucson, speaking.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Coronado Lodge F. & A. NJ. re-
Gently forwarded to Joseph H. Cox a
past masters jewel, which is GER
tainly a beauty. 1t was appropri-
ately engraved and set with large
solitair diamond. 1t was ordered by
the lodge as d testimonial of appre-
citation of the valuable services rem
dered by Mr.. Cox while master of
the 1O6Us
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Rev. G. A. Adams, who has been
doing a considerable amount of work
against joint statehood, visited Cliff
ton last week. He recently made a
tour of New Mexico, and states that
there is a strong and growing senti-
ment in that territory against joint
ure. The reverend is cOhfbde n'tstha art
the proposition will be yQted, down in
Arizona by at least ninety per cent.
Notwithstanding the steady divi-
dends paid by the Greene CONSOLE
dated the stock seems to drag, and is
now quoted at only a little over S25.
For some unexplained reason the
public seems to lack confidence in
the property or the management.
Greene is really worth far more than
many other stocks that are selling
for several times as much
The copper era., 1906-10-18

SAM JONES, the noted evangelist, is
The copper era., 1906-10-18

When you want anything you can't
| get elsewhere call up the Clifton Gro
Gerry, phone 5Sl.
The copper era., 1906-10-18
Mithdraws From Race for Constable
of Metcalf Precinct.

1 take this method of informing
my friends that 1 have withdrawn
as candidate for the Office of con-
stable of Metcalf precinct, to which
l had been nominated by the repub-
licans of the precinct. My time is
too well occupied to permit me to
look after the duties of the office.
Very truly,
J. G. OTTMANN.
METCALF, ARIz., Oct. Is, 1906.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

The Chase Creek Tailor shop prop,
erty is for sale. Will give two years
lease. Apply at ella Valley Bank
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Cook stoves at Hollis
Nettleton's mean shoe comfort and
elegance combined, a rare quality.
Buy them at the Hub.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Fresh Candies. Try Smiths store.
The Clifton Grocery solicits your
patronage. 1t won't cost anything to
oct our prices
The copper era., 1906-10-18

WANTED-2OO families in Clifton,
Morenci and Metcalf to enjoy the
comforts of home by having our Car
donated drlns2 handy. apply 70 s.
r s ildttFinn WORKS.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Nettleton shoes. the shoes for gem
tlemen. at the Hub.
The copper era., 1906-10-18
CLIFTON PRECINCT TICKET.

For Justice of the Peace.
TOM SMITH
For Constable
DAVE ARZATE.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Kansas City Mutton and Meats at
Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Miss Roanna Knudsen was married
last week in Stafford to L. a. Canneyt.
The bride and groom are residents of
Clifton, and arrived home this week,
after spending a short honeymoon in
the valley. The bride is one of the
most charming and accomplished ma
tive daughters OF the valley, while
the groom is one of the trusted en-
ployees of the ". c. company. On
the evening of their arrival they
were rendered a serenade by their
many friends, who called to offer con-
CALCULATIONS.
The copper era., 1906-10-18

Give the Clifton Grocery a call.
Phone 81.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-20

killed Ralph Burns, a negro of bad re-
putation, II of two who attacked him
while he was escorting a young lady
home from a party. The nergoes ac-
costed him at the gate of the young
lady's home and one of the negroes
fir d two shot from a revolver at him
but neither shot took effect. Peters
Immediately fred -four shots at the ne
groes, killing one of them and the
other escaped Peters went to the po-
lice station an gave himself up, but he
was released without bond.
The news of the killing of another
negro spread like wildfre through the
city and hundreds of people left their
beds and fastened to the public square.
The militia OF guard prevented any
VIOLENT outbreaks and after a time dis
persed the crowds and no further trou-
BILE is feared. though it is believed that
the killing Monday night will tend TO
increase the feeling against the ne
groes. People who had been disposed
TO sympathize with the nergocs are in
censed at this latest negro assault.
Four men are now under arrest
charged with being leaders in the mob
that broke into the county Jail and
lynched three negroes. One of the al
legged mob leaders is in Jail and three
have been released on bond. Charles
Cannefax and Oney Gallery were the
first men arrested.