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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28


There Is one sin which it seems to ME
Is everywhere and by everybody under
estimated, and quite too much ovsr-
looked In valuations Of character 1T
Is the sin of fretting. 1t Is as common
MS mir. rs speech, so common that I'M
less IL rises above its usual monotone
we do not even observe it. Watch any
ordinary coming together Of neople
and SEQ how many minutes 1t will be
before somebody frets--thnt is, makes
more or less complaining statement or
something or other which probably
every one in the room, or in the car, or
the street corner. ii mig be, knew be-
fore and probably nobody can help.
Why say anything about it? 1t Is cold,
IT Is hot. 1t is wet II is dry; somebody
has broken an appointment. III cooked O.
NEAL stupidity or bad faith somewhere
has resulted in discomfort. There are
plenty of things to fret about. 1t Is
simply astonishing how much annoy
npce may be found In the course of
every days living. even at the simplest,
If one only keeps sharp eye out on that
side Of things. Even holy writ says
wa are prone to trouble as sparks fly
upward, hut even to the sparks flying
upward. in the blacklist of smoke. there
Is blue sky above. and the less time
they waste on the road the sooner they
will reach it. Fretting Is all time vast
.ed onatheJrond AItSenl 4.s;is.t.5:a:,i: tISI
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Odd MnrrlnEc nclIcf.

An unmarried man ~ woman Of
manageable axe is something that is
rarely seen in tho Fill islands. Tho
reason of this is no, far 10 seek The
natives believe that if " person dies
whilc In an unmarried stat" his or h"r
soul Is doomed Ia wander about
through endless ages Of eternity in an
intermediate region between heaven
and hades. At the end nf each moon
they arc allowed To look into heaven,
but are never permitted to enter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

The clock in the anteroom of the min.
istry of justice III Pnris having stop
ped, a matchmaker took il to pieces
and was surprised TO find engraved on
one OF the wheels this inscription: u
Jean Blnnchet. this ODD Aug. 1892,
saw the Sieur Danton profane the en-
blem Of divine kingship by breaking
a tieur-de-lis. which so rightly adorned
the hand Of the clock" The inscription
had been hitherto undiscovered. Dan
ton AT The time mentioned was minister
of justice. and it is known that the
clock stood for more than n century in
The minister's private room. Presnm.
ably he was irritatcd by watching the
heT-de-lis, which finished off the min
ute hand, as ID many clocks OF the
eighteenth century, slowly mark fleet,
Ing time as he sat at his desk. and on
the day in question he suddenly started
Up III temper and broke the emblem
off. The hand still shows a mark where
II was mended and the fleur-de-is re
adjusted. The Jean Blanchet who In
his respect for dethroned royalty re
corded his Indignation Mt Dnnton's act
is unknown. but he may he supposed
10 have been the matchmaker who
mended tho broken nand.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

From reliable statistics VIC draw tho
conclusions that leprosy is generally
contracted between the ages of hftocu
aud twenty-five or that in u very large
number of patients the disease shows
Itself nj about eighteen; that II develops
very slowly. so that III" paticn; dcrs
not require mrch medical aiL brfor"
the disease has run four years: that tho
majority of l"pers die within five year;
Of their admission Ia Tho hospital. and
that the average length rs life of rn
ticnt after ho has developed lcrrosy i;
nine yearS. PearsDnS Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

The most approved theory among sci.
entists as 10 the cuu use Of tho rise and
fall of the tide Is that the moon is tho
dominating cause through It's differen-
tiai attraction upon the opposite sides
Of tho cnrth. drawing tho nearer water
away from the earth under the moon
for the production Of high water large
ana In like mannci drawing tho earth
away from tie opposite waters Cor tho
production of high water small The
smaller tidal effect Of the suns ut
traction becomes noticeable mainly as
modifying the lunar tide. increasing 1t
in the spring tides and decreasing 1t at
heaps and further modifying it in the
printing and tagging of the tides.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

a cook who has soon many years Of
domestic service recently declared 10
her latest mistress. in New York. that.
so far as hcr experience went. sh" he'd
found minister's Ia he the ateai rlsprs
Next to them came physicians.
Some ministers don't rise till 10
O'clock size said. There's hardly one
Of them that you'll find up NY s. Nine
or half past Is their average hour.
They don't have an office to- go tn ut u
certain time. They have ~ early ap-
pointmcnts that must be kept. They
have no clerks that they must look
after. Consequently they become the
latest rising class of men on earth
I've worked in forty seven places. of
which eleven were with ministers
They are the best to live with They
are very cousidernte and generous and
have perfect dispositions. II they
would only get rid Of this habit OF Loaf
Ing away The morning IN bed they'd lbs
class without fault
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

good things which have bccu said
about this play aud company in New
York and nearly all OF the larger cities,
tho performance probably will he wit
messed by Il big crowd.
Following is IA part of what the
Cleveland tOhio) Leader had to say
about the play:
The Heir tn the llourah" is
such delightful play in So msny
ways-laughtcr tears elemental
manlincss, loyalty. friendship. an
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
"a Slave of Passion y

"A Slave of Passion" melodrama
designed to set the gallery wild, was
the attraction at the Academy yes
terIay afternoon and night The burn.
ing of the Newport News Baptis;
church came near causing the show
the attendance was better last night
The company plays at the Soldiers
Home tomorrow night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
AT THE ACADEMY THIS WEEK.

Tuesday night-Chauncey Olcott, in
Edmund Burke"
"Wednesday night-"LittIc Johnny
Jones'"
Thursday nisht-"The Heir 10 The
Hoorah."
Friday matinee and night-"Thc
Sign Of the Cross
Saturday matinee and night-'FThc
School Girl"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Sensible Advice

A writer who had made good bit Of
money ut single shake of tho bag
went to Charles l,cadc for advice ms to
investments. Well" said Readc. II
should say put IL in tho best gilt edged
securities. Divide it among the first
class bonds OF the first class nations.
It's better TO sleep on per cent than
to lie awake on g.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

Let your aim he 10 keep cheerful al
ways. You may fall short Of the nj.
ways" but you will achieve more by
taking This highest standard than by
trying to be cheerful merely most Of
the time" Learn to make an ntmos
phere Of JOY for yourself not only for
your own sake but for the good of the
people you meet
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

Miss Mildred HOLLAND. who is ap
pearing in Edward e. Whiir', maruili-
cent production of Carina JCr,!au'Y rr
mantle drama. The Lily and The
Prince" will come here soon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
Will Opcn Parliament.

LONDON, Jan. EFT was officially
notified today that King Edward and
Queen Alexandra viii formally open
Parliament February -. The House
OF Commons will assemble February
IL. when speaker will be sclcc;c cd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Monte Cristo," while not a novelty,
has been one of the yearly features in
dramatics. The reason is, Is said to
he that James ONeiIl has surrounded
himself with strong supporting com
pany ana with Il munilicent mounting
of The play.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

Richard Carlos leading ladies' in "Thc
Mayor of Toxic is said to he the
lucky possessor of one of the largest
sapphrcs in the world. II is Il family
heirloom
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

"Tho Tenderfoot," with Oscar j..
Figman and Ruth White as the stars
will be the attraction at the Academy
shortly.
by his representation of the char.
acter of Professor Pettibonc. LII. D.
b. A.. Mr.. Figman has stamped him
self as one CT the foremost comic op.
era comedians of the day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28
"Thc Heir to the Hoorah +"

Paul Armstrong; THE Heir To the
Hoorah' will be at the Academy Thurs
day night and because OF tho many
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

Pity Is best taught by fellowship in
woe.-Coleridge
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-28

Wilton Lackaye will appear at the
Academy shortly in William a..
Braly's long promised production of
Frank Norris thrilling story of Chica.
go "The Pit. The play made by Chan
ming Pollock. has created sensation
wherever 1t has been seen and has
been welcomed as one of the greatest
American plays ever produced.
--------
Adele Roland, one Of the stage beau
ties of the New York stage and one OF
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PURELY PERSONAL


b ~
Frank B. Lame left this morning
for Globe on legal business.
W. D. Whipple spent the past week
in the valley visiting friends.
Mrs. jeff Dunagan is spending the
week with friends at Duncan.
VIM. Stockton was in town this
week from his ranch up the Frisco.
Mrs. James Tong and daughter
of Metcalf left this morning for Dun
can.
Mrs. J. P. Murphy left this morning
for California, where she will spend
the summer.
Mrs. George Webster and children
are spending a few weeks at Rattle
snake ranch.
Mrs. Joe Billingsley has gone to
Duncan, where she will spend the
summer months.
Hon. Ben M. Crawford returned
last. week from Tucson, where he had
been on business.
Miss Nettie Freeman visited SAT-
ford the past week on a visit to
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Abran Diaz and daughters, of
Solomonville, arrived in Clifton Sum-
day evening on visit to friends
Mrs. J. G. Gatti and son VIM. Nor
ton, left this week for California,
where they will spend the summer.
Miss Addie Nicks, of York's Flat, is
spending the week in Clifton as the
guest of Col. and Mrs John Smith.
Mrs. Norquay and mother left this
morning for the Gilliard springs,
where they will spend a few weeks.
Mrs. W. A. Leonard and sons left
yesterday morning for Long Beach,
California, where they will spend the
summer.
James Dunseath came down from
Morenci Sunday last to do little
professional roofing for the Morenci
ball tossers.
Mrs. DIR. Wiley left this morning
for Ell Paso, where she will meet
sister who is coming out from the
east on a visit.
Mrs. J.. w. Lancaster and son,
David, returned Saturday last from
Los Angeles, where they spent sew
eral weeks visiting.
Belts Henderson, a Grant county |
left this morning for Los
where he will spend couple |
If months with his family.
Miss Ollie Potter, daughter of Col.
AID Mrs. Dell M. Potter, arrived Sum
lay last from Los Angeles, where
'he spent several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. n. Stevens and
Miss Marian Beck left yesterday
morning for the Garfield country,
where they will spend a few weeks.
1Hon. Lamar Cobb returned last
week from Phoenix where he had
,ecn to confer with some of the
eading politicians of the territory.
Mrs. w. S. Mcnamara, of Clayton,
\. M, arrived in Clifton Tuesday
:vening to join her husband. who is
connected with the New England and
clifton Copper company.
Miss Alice Lacey, who spent a
ouple of weeks here as the guest of
he Misses Terrell, returned to her
lome in Solomonville last week. 1t
S needless. to say she had a pleasant
ime in Clifton and eniOved every !
minute of her visit.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Anticipating the return of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Ringgold, who left here
some months ago for Globe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Dorm, who were residing in
the Ringgold residence, have moved
into the Barrett residence, while
Mrs. Barrett is visiting her old home
in Missouri. 1t was learned later
that Mr.. Ringgold will not return.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

On last Sunday large number of
the Clifton people boarded the
regular passenger train and went
to Coronado and York for a days
outing under the shady trees on the
ella river. A strong wind continued
deter the pleasure of those who
left home filed with nothing but
happiness and the jolly side Of life.
Lunches were grand and after being
sprinkled with the shifting sands
we're enjoyed all the more by those
who were present. A number of
the men took their guns with them
and found plenty of game in the way
of doves.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Dick Franz and family, Judge j. R.
Hampton, Judge Bunch and the
Misses Anderson and Bostick, left
this week for the White mountains,
where they will spend some time
camping, fishing and hunting. They
were well supplied with the neces-
stiles of daily outdoor life, and were
accompanied by good cook. Judge
Hampton has a contract to supply
the camp with fish, venison and bear
meat.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Deputy Sheriffs Hobbs and Arzate
this week arrested fernando Ro-
nero, who was wanted at Thatcher
for beating a woman, who had
child in her arms at the time, which
was accidentally struck and after
wards died. He was taken to Solo
knoxville by Mr.. Hobb yesterday.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

George Chase and Chas. J. Hill
well known carpenters, have been en-
gagged to build the bridges on the
New England tramway.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

J. C. Gatti left this morning for the
"A ranch in New Mexico, where he
expects to buy large bunch of sheep
for his local markets..
The copper era., 1906-06-21

E. H. Waldo, who is connected
with the Independent Assay Office,
returned last week from Torreon,
Mexicoj where he is interested in
mining property. He reports that
Torreon. has made wonderful
growth during the past few years
and is now a town of about forty
thousand people, and is still growing
at remarkable rate. 1t is becom-
ing a manufacturing town of impor-
lance, and owing to the fact that all
of its institutions are protected by
a high tariff they are very success
full. He reports all of the country
he visited as very prosperous, the
only drawback being a scarcity of
labor. He reports that in the cotton
growing section last year much cot
ton was lost because labor could not
be secured to pick it.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Just arrived in town, Mrs. E. G..
Kidd's sweet pickles, at the A. c..
grocery department.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

A. T. Thomson was this week the
recipient of a thoroughbred Dach-
sund purp, which has a pedigree that
stretches to the other side of the
Atlantic ocean. He was a present
to Mr.. Thomson from his friend,
George Schrader, of Kansas City.
When full grown he will be about
yard long and foot high.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

The old reliable Schlitz beer sold
in all first-class places in Clifton. S.
& S. Bottling Works Agents.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

FOR RENT Nicely furnished front
room for two gentlemen. Enquire
Fashion Barber Shop.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

If you are in trouble about what to
eat try Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

See the new double suit cases at
81 and Sc at The Hub.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Two MeXicans were brought down
last night from the railroad tunnel
near Longfellow, and were taken to
the A. c. hospital for repairs. They
met with an accident which came
near costing them their lives. They
were tamping a hole when an ex-
plosion occurred. Both men were
badly powder burned, but neither
of them was seriously hurt. They
were working for Tim Nardelli, who
has the contract for driving the big
tunnel, and he did everything that
was possible to be done for their
comfort and welfare.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

For RENT-Five furnished rooms
for housekeeping Enquire of Mrs.
j. A. Terrell. South Clifton.
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forenoon at 1l:3o


e by pouring gasoline on some
in the stove, and She succeeded
well that in a few moments hall
lozen cottages were in flames.
AS soon as the whistle blew Geor ge
Fraser, smelter foreman, started for
he scene with part of his trained
IRE fighters from the works and
hree hundred feet of hose. He was
BON on the ground, and after max
sg connection with the fire plug in
lront of the A. c. Chase creek store,
tShis men strung out with the hose,
bcyin very short time had a stream
q water playing on the flames, and
10 doubt was the means of saving a
rge number Of buildings in that
ftion of town from total destruc-
b. Shortly afterwards other men
rived from the works with more
Sc, and finally succeeded in making
pther connection, but the water
slow in coming, hence but little
stive work was done, but it was
the fault of the men, who worked
b. a will.
wing to the almost total lack of
plugs in that section, it was
ght for time that the fire could
checked, but fortunately the
was not blowing at the time,
wise the loss would have been
h heavier.
all there were nine cottages
Dyed, together with nearly all
their contents. The cottages
= owned as follows: J. Back
2. 3; Manuel Barron, L; Mrs.
ey, l; Mrs. George Mccormack,
e Dial L; VIM. Hagan, 1.
olph Schwartz. who was occupy
pne of the Backstein cottages,
heavy loser, but with the as
pee of many willing hands he
Iged to save the piano and the
.ware. He carried $400 in in
ce, which proved to be good
-ment
and Mrs. VIM. Hoff were &C.
Rg one of the Mccormack resi-
and lost all of their house
ects and clothing.
lrcia, occupying the Massey
sustained total loss.
Cotey and family also sus-
total loss of their household
pd clothing.
rnett, occupying one of the
cottages, lost everything.
idence of Manuel Barron,
with its contents, was en-
Foyed.
dlngs were so dry and
UGH few minutes that it
impossible to save any
as all that some of the
do to save themselves
ildren.
the greatest difficulty |
Massey cottages and |
A. H. A. were saved. |
[eral times on fire, but |
k the flames were sub |
ges on the other side |
ere also on fire, but by
the smelter firemen
re saved. Had they
d have been almost
ave saved anything
le town.
d the people of that
have much to be
is an additional
people of Chase
% the entire town.
re protection must
t once.
pf have been heavy
1s, and only a few
up onto the hill
hy from disasters,
Fere hard hit.
insurance on his
ny represented by
The Hagan cot
lred by the same
no aided in fight
e badly scorched,
one of the A. G..
only one who sus-
was in one of
the fire broke
In order to clear
ssary for him to
over one of the
doing was badly
His hair caught
warm time
ing plant which
Getting house at
last week and
use of the fire
returned last
purchasing ex-
Hachita and
contracted for
he markets in
until the mid
reports local
zee.
y about eigh-
run over by
IF Saturday
brought to
The copper era., 1906-06-21

To RENT-New store room 22X50
feet, situated in North Clifton. For
further particulars enquire of John
son {. Brown,
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Fresh, fruit eat more and be healthy.
The best at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Just received, a full line of Mon
arch pickles, at the A. c. grocery.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

~ about eigh-
run over by
plf Saturday
brought to
5 city, where
to amputate
|e the knee
pm the track,
/ I'd swing onto
lis bolt and fell
He is getting
|aere now seems
N recovery
The copper era., 1906-06-21

returned last
purcha sing ex-
Hachita and
contracted for
he markets in
until the mid
reports local
Zee.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

ing plant which
|eeting house at
last week and
use of the fire
The copper era., 1906-06-21

( celebration of
der the auspices
Clifton are now
ERE will be no
ne for the day
will be out of
resting feature
/ the big chiefs.
Oe a grand bar
e place on the
n. a platform
d tennis court,
pc made in the
will be followed
: music for the
nished by the
The copper era., 1906-06-21

1t the Clifton
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MINES AND MINING.

The Herald was mistaken last week
in stating that common labor is paid
$3.50 for ten hours IN this camp. The
price is So, and has always been.
The copper era., 1906-06-21

oomihg house
at q big bar
|5mce
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ght hat at The
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e at Smiths
The copper era., 1906-06-21

Prder-Smith's.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-19
BIGEL0W IS IN CONTEMPT
OF UNITED STATES SENATE
Present Administration Charged Will,
Trying to Ruin the Reputa.
tons of Engineers.
(By' Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Poul:.
ney Bigelow. the magazine writer.
whose arraignment of the adminif-
tration and management OF Ist.mian
Canal affais. in an article published
in the Independent. who was denounced
by Secretary Taft, proved TO be a
contumacious witness before the Sell
ate Committee on Inter-Oceanic ca.
nails today and involved the cor.
mittee in q controversy which con-
tinued through two executive sessions
aud must be considered again TOMB.
row before action can be taken.
The recalcitrancy OF the witness
was shown as the result OF state
ment made by him that many emf.
nent engineers had declined 10 ac-
cept employment of the government
because of the physical con l;slons
on the isthmus.
He intimated that the displaasura
of the administration would be ex-
hibited i'll such a manner that their
ing after the official replies had
been concluded"
Two opportunities tn answer were
given to Mr.. Bigelow. but he per.
sisted in his rcfusals Senator Nor
gan, who conducted the last exam.
iration, warned the witness in sucn
manner "a seemed to commit The
committee TO punishment if he con-
tinued to bring himself into con-
tempt, but the advice was OF no
avail and the doors were ordered
crossed FOR a second time. In exec,,-
i've session it developed that the
committee was agreed that the Of
tense OF Mr.. Bigelow demanded NJ.
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-19
Calendar For This Day.
On the Honor Roll.

Following is list OF the pupils
at ST. Vincents Academy who DUR
ing the month OF December attained
general average OF 90 per cent.
and more:
Francis Schwalenberg, John +.
Murphy, Philip Smithers, Ernest
Zuardo, Ernest McLernon, Francis
August, Francis Glynn, Percy Catuna.
Frederick Lazarich and Russell Ward.
Those who averaged from rs TO
90 per cent. are the following:
Robert Mackey. William Hoffman,.
Herbert Tighe. Einar Nielsen, John
Imbert, Francis Yerabek, Claude Null
Samuel Hickey, Valentine August,
Floyd Hagan. Michael Green, Miximi-
liam Peters, Gerald Grif1lths, dward
Hardy, Francis Urbany, James Nc
Lennon, Louis Zegler, James helms,
Elmer Schleicher, John Bush. Peter
Turcott, Irwin Chilcoat, Frederick
Alailander, John b. Oakley, James
Antinori, David l.. Roth, ernest Bax.
tie. Francis J. Regain. Thomas D.
Smith James B. Hughes, Robert
Berry, William j. Antinore, John
McGonigle. Irving ]. Nielsen, George
Beeson, Norman Craven, Arthur Brad
ley, John Lynch, Victor Hugo Bauche,
Anthony Vatalla, John T.. A. Regain.
Ottawa st. Claire. Joseph l.. Will
liams. George Parker, w. Bernard
Walsh, Floyd Gregory, Henry Hogan,
Hans Engelhardt. George Carvll. John
Alcl.ernon and Peter j. l.. Lazarich.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-01-19
GRAIN STEAMER FRIEoERlkE.
Arrives at Rotterdam From Newport
News With Deck DAMAGES.

With her decks badly damaged the
zig grain laden British steamer
Friederike has arrived at Rotterdam
from this port. Captain Ofsthun, mas
ter Of the steamer reports that his
vessel ran into bad weather during
her run across the Atlantic and sus-
tanned severe damages TO her decks
and superstructure.
Big seas swept over the heavily
loaded vessel almost continually dur
ing her trip between Cape Henry
and Lizard England, which she pass.
ed last Sunday.
The Friederike sailed from this
port for Rotterdam the latter part
OF December with a full cargo of
grain loaded at the local elevators.
The vessel will discharge her grain
cargo at Rotterdam and then receive
repairs.