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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
BOOdIine Stirs Old Bay State.

In a signed statement Frank J.
Gethro, of Ward Nine, Boston, ex-
PEELED from the legislature for
bribery in connenction with the de-
feat of the anti-bucketshop bill,
makes a full confession of his guilt,
duplicates at least twenty members,
whose votes he says he bought, and
asserts there is wholesale corruption
in that body. He says over his sig
nature:
scarcely a measure came before
the house but came with it money
offers for my vote from representa-
tives, senators and lobbyists. So
common was the practice, so unre-
served the negotiations, so certain
the results, that when the Logan
anti-bucketshop bill was put on the
counter the question waS-and [ ad-
nit it now in shame, my query was
among the chorus whether the
bill was good law or bad, not whom it
would help, but how much was there
in it.
81 agreed to run republican votes,
got the contract and bought twenty
votes. To force me to raise the Of
fer, some of those who refused me
began to talk. The matter got to
the grand jury, and I was indicted -
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
DOped, Robbed and Left on Desert for
Dead Was MCGEE.

Doped, robbed, his face and breast
horribly burned by some fiery liquid,
and left lying upon the hot sands of
the barren desert about two miles
north of Naco, is the experience
which William McGee passed through
one day last week. That he lives to
tell the tale is remarkable. That
the human fiends who committed the
deed did not kill their victim out
right is inexplicable. 1t was GER
tainly not their conscience that re-
strained them, but rather failure
of their base courage at the last
moment.
} G. F. Bruner, bartender commonly
known as "Spot," G. B. Stevens, a
gambler known to the local fraternity
as Diamond Steve" and Dan Sulli-
van have been arrested charged with
having perpetrated the dastardly
outrage upon MCGEE. Sullivan and
Stevens were arrested at Naco and
Bruner was taken into custody at
Lowell.
McGee alleges that he was ap-
preached by Stevens, who offered to
give him work at $3.50 per day on
some mining claims which he claimed
he owned. The two men hireda rig
from the Brophy stables in Lowell
and started in the direction of Naco.
Before leaving Stevens and MCGEE
IL.
saloon on Main street. MCGEE says
that his memory of what happened
between the time he left Lowell and
the time he regained consciousness
out on the desert is an absolute
blank. He believes that Stevens
gave him knockout drops, the motive
being robbery, as McGee had 5000
when he lett Lowell, but was relieved
of every cent of this amount during
the period of his unconsciousness.
Sullivan is charged with completely
in the affair. Constable Humm ar
rested Stevens and Sullivan and
brought them to Lowell They ar
rived on Main street just as Brumer,
or 'Spot" was being arrested by Dep
uty Fred Moore, who states that as
Humm and Ellis drove up the street
in buggy with the prisoners, Bruner
broke away and rushed to them and
exclaimed to his pals: "Stand pat,
boys; l haven't said a word.'' ''Spot"
was arraigned before Justice Hogan,
but his direct connection with the
robbery could not be established, but
a charge of vagrancy was filed
against him and in default of $50
bail, he was sent back to Jail.
Stevens was released upon giving
bond in the sum of $500. Sullivan's
bond was fixed at $400, which he was
unable to give.-Lowell Journal.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
Work on the Hill iIl-PrOgreSS Made by
the T. c. Nj. Co.

The three new 2O0-horse power
boilers that have been expected by
the Tombstone Consolidated company
for some time, arrived during the
past week. They will be installed
directly in front of the others, which
will then give the company battery
of seven 200-horse power boilers, be
sides the two small boilers that have
been used for the hosting engines.
When the steam is turned on in the
new boilers the battle with the water
now in the lower levels of the Tomb
stone Consolidated mines will be re-
newed, and it is safe to announce
that the pumps will now have no
Trouble in lowering the water. The
pumps at the present time have
easily held the water at the S00-foot
level as well as draining that level of
the vast amount of water that had
accumulated during the time of the
enforced shutdown caused by the
breaking of the pumps. Sinking will
be resumed in the shaft and the work
of pushing it down to the 1000-foot
level will be rushed as fast as the
three S-hour shifts can do the work.
The management is now satisfied
that with the additional power they
will haye no troble in handling the
water. All of the pumps on the diff
ferent leyels will be thoroughly over
h. 1oI =, a. l..
and put in readiness for the strain
that is before them. The water dur
ing the past few weeks has shown a
falling off, there being but little
over 100000 pumped at present,
while short time back $500, 900 gal
Ions was being pumped every twenty
four hours.
At the mill the company has thirty
stamps dropping and as soon as the
additional tanks are completed the
other ten stamps will begin to work
The ore from the big shaft still con-
tinues to be run through the mill and
there is plenty of it to keep the mill
running for considerable length of
IlLuCs " ody nOllIlllS VI tuC NdSI VI
bodies that are blocked out in the
slopes of the Tranquility. During
the past week the bars of bullion OBJ
tanned from the cleanup of the mill
were shipped out by express to the
refining company and the assays of
the bullion show high value in gold
as well as in silver. The concen-
trate3 are still being shipped to the
smelters at Ell Paso and are more
than giving good returns. The ex-
pense of treatment, which was dur
ing the first few months in the neigh
borhood of Sl.50 per ton, has been re-
duced to about 81 per ton.
The company has been making
regular shipments from the Emerald, |
Toughnut, Silver Thread and Lucky |
Cuss during the past few weeks, and |
the number of cars shipped has been
on the increase, a car a day being
shipped from the Toughnut, while
the Lucky Cuss has contributed |
nearly that amount -Prospector.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
The County Assessment.

No sooner had the assessor turned
the tax roll over to the board of
supervisors, than lot of busy-bodies,
with which it seems every COM
munity is cursed, with the view of
making the copper companies dis
satisfied with the returns they have
made, Immediately begun circulating
the report that outside of the raises
made on these companies the assess
ment roll is $40, 900 less than it was
last year.
This report, freely circulated on
the streets of Stafford, created quite
a stir which caused the Guardian
man to make an investigation which
proved the report to be absolutely
without foundation. The figures
show the roll to stand just about as
it did last year, Notwithstanding the
fact that many thousands of dollars
worth of land has been WASHED away,
and that large numbers of cattle
have been removed from the east
end of the county to New Mexico
and that about $4,000 which was on
the roll last year, assessed as money
at interest, was left off this year
because the court rules that such
property is not assessable. Taking
this into consideration the roll is
much higher than last year not
including one cent from the copper
companies. This is to say nothing
of the amounts that will be added
to the roll through the making of
the maps of all the patented land
in the county, which is now being
done in the assessors office. By the
time this is all added the roll will
stand about Sc, ,625, 100000; S2,312 900, 90
higher than last year. If these
would ascertain the
truth and then tell it concerning
public matters they would be more
spected.-Guardian
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
ARIZONA'S PROSPECTS
ARE BRIGHT.
Frank Murphy More Than Optimistic
Regarding Future of Territory.

/
F. M. Murphy, who recently re-
turned to Prescott from the east,
was interviewed by the Journal
Miner on territorial prospects. At
the outset of the interview Mr. Muir
ply said the outlook for the territory
in every one of its principal indus
tries is certainly the best in its his
tory.
He continued:
"Arizona is getting just fairly
started. In less thar two years more
she will attract the attention of the
investors of the entire country by
her great growth and improvement.
"The advertising that the terri
tory received from the JOINT state
hood agitation is worth all of the
worry and anxiety that it cost. The
people of the east became acquainted
with Arizona's citizenship and her
vast developed and undeveloped re-
sources. There is now a great differ
ence evidenced throughout the east
regarding Arizona and New Mexico.
Arizona is pointed to with pride on
account of the unswerving fight her
citizens made for their rights, while
many in New Mexico who were sup
posed to have the best interests of
their territory at heart, and who
doubtless believe and know that
their territory is entitled to admis-
sion to statehood, separated and
alone, funked, so to speak, under the
influence brought to bear upon them
from Washington, apparently willing
to march under the Beveridge ban
ner, which is reeking with calumny
and defamation of everything that
pertains to New Mexico. There has
been nothing too slow or degrading
for Beveridge to say about the citi
zens of New Mexico and that terri
tory's resources, he having claimed
that it was absolutely necessary that
Arizona should be joined to New
Mexico i'll order that the high citi-
zenship of this territory might,
through its influence, make New
Mexico possible.
''It must be apparent to every
thinking man who lives in New Mex |
leo that if he votes for joint state
hood this fall he is admitting that |
his territory is unfit or unentitled to |
single statehood. The question is,
will they admit it? We in Arizona
will certainly not make any such ad-
mission.
"After joint statehood has been
defeated by Arizona, assuming that
New Mexico votes away her rights by
supporting the measure, in a very /
few years at the latest Arizona will
be admitted as single state by her
self, after which in all probability,
New Mexico will receive considera-
tion.
''There is no question but that both
territories should work together to
defeat the outrageous proposition of
jointure, and then stand together for
separately, in which case
there would be not the slightest
chance in the world but that their
efforts would meet with success, in
all probability within the next two
years.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
Saved HIS Comrades Life.

"While returning from the Grand
Army Encampment at Washington
City, a comrade from Elgin, Ill, was
taken with cholera morbus and was
in a critical condition" says Mr.
J. E. .Houghland, EldOn Iowa. l
gave him Chamberlains Collie Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and believe
saved his life. | have been engaged
for ten years in immigration work
and coducted many parties to the
south and west. [ always carry this
remedy and have used it successfully
on many occasions" Sold by all
dealers in medicine.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
Documents Filed For Record.

Following is list of documents
fled for record at the county seat,
compiled by Abstracter Fred Dysart:
Robert Brock, Sr., and wife to
Robert Brock. Jr., deed, S., lot "a,
blk. 9, West Clifton.
J. H. McCamant and wife to c. r.
Alexander, deed, S4OO, lots P, III,
and part lots R and Il6, blk. 5, Dun
can.
United States to George R. Carl
ton, patent, Sc Sc, % and ne ne, 80,
IS, 32 e.
Frank Landsman locates l claim in
Aravaipa dist.
c. D. Reppy ct al locate 1 oil
placer in Thatcher dist.
Charles Bishop to Frank Lands
man, deed, s75, 3 claims in Aravaipa
dist.
Mrs. Awry Dowdle to Layton
School Dist. No. II, deed, 5000, e3 lot
A, blk. 10, Smiths add, Stafford.
I. N. Robertson, Sr. and Jr., o. w.
Banta and D. F. Brubaker incorpor-
ate White Marble Gold & Silver
Mining Co., capital stock, $500, 900,
Stafford.
Daisy Neel, Seth Ollerton ct al To-
cate y oil placers in Hot Springs
dist.
Sarah E. McGowan to NJ. F. Swan
ger, deed, 5000, int. in NV Sc, 9, IS,
26 e.
J. and A. Smith and wives to Jacob
King, deed, $500, lots and in
North Clifton.
Ernst H. Franz and wife to Jacob
King, deed, 5000, lot ? and part 3,
blk. L, Patterson add, Clifton.
Marcus Jungjohann and wife to
Jane L. Waters, deeds, 800, 3 lots
in ne Sc, 10. 8 S, % e.
James V. Parks and wife to Mrs.
Eliza Alexander, deed, $500, ne
NV, IS, IS, 32 e.
E. E. Frye and Hal Dorsey locate
, claims in Gold Hill dist.
LEONARD w. French to Wilbur D.
French, deed, 81, int. in 81 acres in
s Sc, I, S, 26 e.
James Langerman to H. S. Van
Gorder, deed, 81, of 1 claim in Cop
per mt. dist.
Stafford Lumber Co. files lien vs. C.
NJ. Nichols for S193.7O on lot f, blk.
II, Thatcher.
w. w. Hawkins, of Eden, fless
bond as justice of the peace.
Manuel Carrie to S. E. Shirley,
bill of sale, $50, house on A. c. Co.'S.
land, Metcalt.
E. T. Ijams ct al locate claims in
Stanley Butte dist.
o. N. Creswell ct al locate oil
placer claims in Black Rock dist.
John w. Wilson and wife to Oscar
N. Williams, deed, 5000, ] of
NV, 80, S, 26 e, 40 acres.
Mrs. D. Daily, sole heir of Antonio
Gonzales, decd, to Copper Creek
Mining Co., deed, S14O0, ] of 1 claim
in Bunker Hill dist.
United States to Jerome B. Collins,
patent, sw, 35, / S, % e, so acres.
A. Stewart to P. B. Soto, admr.
Gilman est, bill of sale, 81. cattle
and horses and ] Gilman ranch.
2. B. Soto, admr., to w. H. Nc
Kittrick, bill of sale, SIC, 0,501, cattle,
80 horses, wagons, etc.
Mascot Mining Co. files proof of
labor on claims in Clark dist.
r. S. Caldwell and wife to Chas.
I. Reynolds, deed, 81, Sc. 10, 5 5, "a
e, lin correction)
Thomas S. Bunch is appointed
agent of the Rex Cobra Mining Co.
John Bartlett and wife to Cele-
doneo Trijillo, deed, $1,000. lot 10, blk.
9. West Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
Old Chronic Sores

As a dressing for old chronic sores
there is nothing so good as Chamber
lain's SaIve While it is not advis-
able to heal old sores entirely, they
should be kept in a good condition
for which this salve is especially
valuable. For sale by all dealers in
medicine
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
Coronado Railroad.

Passenger Service.-In effect Jan. TO- 1905.
Train No. leaves Clifton 7.4O a. m: Long
fellow g. 10 a. m .; arrivesMetcalf S.25 a m NO.Y
leaves Clifton 3 45 p M; Longfellow 4.1Op. NJ
arrive Metcalf f. 25 y. m.
Train No. 2. leaves Metcalf $50 a. m. Ions
fellow 9:1O a. m. arrives Clifton g. 30 a m. Mo-
leaves Metealf 4 45 p. m, Longfellow 500 p. II
arrives Clifton $50 p. m.
GEO. WAGsTAFF. Supt
ALEX. AEITcH Gen'l Manager
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05

Parties who desire d fine, large
wall map of United States and the
world, can secure it by paying for
the ERA one year in advance.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-01-31

be any decision OF the Attorney Gen.
erals department against allowing the
county the amount called for. The
County was by law entitled to II.
"Mandamus the Territory" suggest.
ed Lucas.
County Attorney Douthltt said he
advised Treasurer Trent to make de-
mand for the warrant. Mandamus was
about the only way to decide the mat.
ter There seemed to be some question
as to the County's right to the money.
The following resolution was put and
carried:
THAT the Board OF Supervisors
heartily approve the Treasurer's action
regarding the demand made on the Ter.
ritorial Auditor for the delinquent
taxes and suggest that the Treasurer
take such steps in the matter as may
! be necessary, on the advice of the
County Attorney. Mandamus, accord.
Ing to Douthitt's remarks, Is now In
order"
Ladies Inconvenience
Superintendent Of Public Works Hol.
I loway wrote the Board saying that
| Mr.. Bechtel Of the immigration depart
ment had drawn attention to water
! standing on Channel street, makai OF
| the station. He suggested dumping
coral there. Holloway also called ut.
tentlon TO the condition Of the side
walk on River street, between Bere-
tania and Kukui. Ladies teaching at
a japanese church were much incon.
| venienCed in wet weather.
Fire Chief Thurston sent in an estl'
mate OF siG75 for February expenses.
W. W. Boyd sent in his resignation
as an engineer in the fire department:
kalanianaoie Writes.
ID. II. Vida applied for the position
OF inspector on the contract known
as repairs, Pail road"
Delegate TO Congress ]. Kalanianaol'
acknowledged by letter the receipt oI
copies OF resolutions, relative TO tbs
"75 per cent Federal revenue" meas
ure, saying that the resolutions would
be forwarded to the proper officials.
James +. Morgan, chairman OF the
harbors, shipping and transportation
committee OF the Chamber of Com
merce, wrote to say that the railway
wharves were poorly lighted.
New Public Laundry.
| President OF the Board OF Health
J., Pinkham sent in his report upon pos
sibe new public laundry, for the city
Continued on Page 81
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-01-31
County To Mandamus
Territory For
Delinquent Taxes
POLICE MUST BE READY FOR STRIKERS

erecting bandstand In Aala park as
q memorial to dead heroes in the war
He stated that he would look up speci.
fications and advertise for bids for the
erection of band stand in this park
at the county's expense.
County Engineer Gere.
Guy Gere had an application with
the Board to fill the position of County
Engineer.
Lucas said Gere had the endorse.
ment of Superintendent of puDnc
Works Holloway. He had done much
work for the government.
Moore moved that Mr.. Gere be en-.
ployed at 1925 per month. Motion
unanimously carried.
Paele thought Gere should be started
round the Islands pretty soon to see
what was needed. This idea met with
warm favor but It was not considered
ter at the time.
Bulletin Draws Winner.
Auditor Bicknells report for the last
six months was read.
Moore moved that the report be ap.
proved and ordered published in tho
Bulletin and Advertiser
ANY particular reason?" asked the
Chair.
NO" said Moore, except that it be
| known"
How about the Hawaiian papers?'
asked Archer.
give all the papers a show" said
Lucas, If we give 1t to one let us Civ,
II to them ALL"
"Kokua," said Archer.
I'm satisfied" said Moore
That will be six papers to give i
to-" remarked Archer. There ar,
three Hawaiian papers"
THE publication is only a matte
~ FORM" suggested Moore.
IL think II we print the report II
one English and one Hawaiian paper
It will be sufficient" the Chair de
"lared.
which is the official newspaper |?
inquired Lucas. glancing toward tn
press table IL mean for printing" h
added.
THE Bulletin" was the reply.
81 happen to know that the Bulletin
has the contract for all the Territorial
printing" volunteered County Audito
James Bicknell.
That's Territorial" said Moore.
well, we must bring this matter t
a head" said the Chair.
Let's put the names Of the paper
in a hat and draw for It," advise
Moore.
THE Kuokoa Is the Hawaiian paper,
said Archer.
That is controlled by the Advertii
or. | believe" said Adams.
The Chair urged that motion wa
In order.
Lucas wrote Bulletin" and Star
on two slips Of plotting paper. turne
them over, and Archer drew one.
bore the word Bulletin" whereupo
I Moore moved that the report be prin
ed in the Bulletin. Carried.
To Mandamus Territory.
. County Treasurer II. II. Trent sui
mitted correspondence had with tn
. Territorial Auditor on the subject Q
delinquent taxes collected during tn
/ six months ending December 81, 1890
He had made formal demand on AuC
/ ltor Fisher for 80 per cent Of the abovD
! Fisher declined TO issue warrant TIL
amount involved, as far as Oahu Is col
cerned, is Sl7,G39.3S.
Trent awaited an expression Of III
) Boards wishes.
Moore failed to see how there coul
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-01-31
The Sd DOCTOR
SAVED HIM
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| after the third month; urine may show
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