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The copper era., 1906-06-14

AS THE facts are being made public
in regard to the rioting at Cananea
it is now apparent that neither the
socialists nor the Federation Of
Miners had anything to do with
bringing about the trouble. 1t is
further apparent that the question
of wages was a minor consideration
as the miners are better paid at
Cananea than in any other camp in
the republic. The trouble was un-
doubtedly brought about by "revo-
lutionary leaders" who are not salts
fed with the Diaz government. The
"revolutionists" recently established
headquarters in st. Louis, from
which point they have disseminated
their literature throughout Mexico.
There seems to be dissatisfaction in
certain circles in Mexico in regard
to the Diaz government. An Incl
dent illustrating this fact was
brought to light at Metcalf during
the cinco de Mayo celebration, when
one Mexican denounced Diaz and the
government in the strongest possible
terms. The Mexican citizens who
were present were so worked up over
the affair that they compelled the
orator and about twenty other
agitators to at once leave this sec
ton. Diaz is everywhere recognized
as one of the greatest statesmen of
the age, and has done more for
Mexico than any other man could
have done, but he has long been in
office, and certain parties who are
on the "outside" are doing all they
can to work up revolutionary feeling
throughout the republic. Diaz is
now an old man, and there have been
rumors for years past that his health
is breaking. When the government
passes from his hands it must be ex-
pected that the malcontents will
the government, in which event
there will no doubt be dark days in
front of Mexico. The tremendous
investment of capital in Mexico I'M
der the Diaz government shows the
confidence of the capitalist in the
stability of the government, which
will endure, but not without much
trouble and blood shed. In the mean
time it would be well for mining men
looking for investments to take heed
in time and place their money in
Arizona, where they will always have
ample protection under the stars and
stripes.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

of the people that they will use their
best efforts in behalf Of the packers
that the public generally may con-
time to be poisoned by the beef
trust. 1t is indeed fortunate that the
president, who is responsible for the
investigation, has the nerve to carry
out his convictions. There will be no
let up on the part of the administra.
ton, no matter what the hierlings of
the beef trust in congress may do,
until this great wrong is radieated.
Temporarily the business of the
packers will be demoralised, but like
the insurance business, in the end it
will be greatly benefited thereby.
Ever since the "embalmed beef, -
prepared for the soldier boys, was ex-
posed by the press there has been d
general feeling that the packing
houses and slaughter pens needed a
general overhauling and government
supervision. For years past Ger
many and France, and some other
countries, have refused to admit our
meat products, claiming that it could
not be in good condition without gov
ernment inspection, and it has now
been demonstrated beyond a doubt
that they we're correct The hardest
blow of this investigation will fall
upon the growers, as the packers will
take advantage of the situation, and
bear the market, but even this may
prove a blessing in disguise, for it
will arouse such a feeling against
the beef trust that its power will
eventually be broken. What this
country seems to need Just at the
present time is new congress COM
posed of men who are not owned by
the various trusts.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

DURING the past few weeks the
putrid condition of the great slaugh-
ter houses, as exposed by govern
ment agents, have filed the news
papers, and created a feeling of
nausea among the readers. Parts of
the .eport are too disgusting for pub
LEGATION. 1t must be remembered
that these stories 10 not originate in
the fertile brain of reporters for
yellow journals, but are in fact the
work of government officials who
spent ample time in the packing
houses and slaughtering pens to as
certain and verify their reports.
The packers have already sent up a
howl that their business is being
ruined, and, let it be said with shame,
TT at they are now receiving the
sympathy of many congressman, who
thiH!; so little of the health and lives
The copper era., 1906-06-14
AFTERNOON GAME.

Owing to the fact that the morn
ing game so was one sided it was
thought that the attendance would
be low in the afternoon, but the fans
turned out in large numbers, feeling
confident that they would see some
good playing on one side at least, but
instead the visitors started off with
Bohnstadt in the box, who struck out
the first two men up. Things looked
more promising for the visitors, but
the timely hitting on the Clifton side
was too much for them. The locals
passed in one score in the first, one
in the second, two in the fourth and
two in the sixth, making a total of
six, while the visitors were allowed
to score in but one inning, when
Crandall overthrow first base several
feet, allowing the runner two bags,
who came home on another error.
This ended their run getting.
During some parts of the game
there was some very snappy ball
playing put up; especially when
Quilting nabbed Il fast line hit and
put it over to first in sucl lightning
form that Bohnstadt was caught
half way between first and second on
the return. Ellis also came in for
his usual fine fielding when he made
a quick retreat to the high brush in
deep left and turned just in time to
accept Bohnstadt's long fly which
would have been an easy three-saCker
and possibly homer. He also came
in and scooped up a fly which Teddy
had dropped and succeeded in pulling
off the first billiard ever made on the
Clifton ball grounds. Dawson, Blair
and French figured in the double on
the Bisbee side, which was the best
piece of work done in the two games
by the visitors.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

The Clifton correspondent of the
Stafford Guardian is establishing
a reputation as a yellow journalist.
In commenting upon the Cananea
trouble he says:
San outbreak of this kind may be
looked for at any time in Clifton
for there is bad blood between the
whites and the Mexicans in the
laboring classes and at times it
seems that all that is needed is for
someone to fire the first gun. 1t
has been that way ever since the
orphan trouble. Since then every
Mexican in town has laid in a supply
of guns and cartridges and today
they are well armed. Men in the
hardware stores claim they have
sold more guns in the last three
months than at any other time in
the history of Clifton, but at present
all seems WE'LL"
The ERA has been to some trouble
to investigate the above statement,
and it does not hesitate to pronounce
it as false in nearly every detail.
AS far as we have been able to learn
there is absolutely no feeling be-
tween the Mexicans and Americans
in this camp, neither is there apt
to be. 1t is possible that the hard
ware merhants have recently sold
more guns than formerly, but it is
also fact that many of them have
been taken away by the Mexicans
when they leave town. No doubt
many of the guns used by the Next
cans at Cananea came from Clifton.
No good can come from the printing
of such outlandish and untruthful
stories, and we are surprised that
the Guardian would loan its columns
to such a purpose. Such statements
have bad effect away from home.
where the conditions are not under
stood. 1t is true that there has
been some labor troubles in the
camp during the past few weeks, but
it was confined entirely to the
Americans.
The Mexican laborers and miners
are paid better wages in the Clifton
Motenci district than in any other
camp in Arizona, and are making
much more money than the same
class of laborers in Mexico.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

SINCE the trouble at Cananea
many Americans have left Sonora
for the United States, and when
interviewed by the newspapers they
state that this country is good
CROUCH for them in the future. Old
Glory has risen a thousand per cent.
in the estimation of Americans in
Mexico during the past few weeks.
Uncle Sam is pretty good fellow
after all, though sometimes it is
necessary to go away from home in
order to fully appreciate him.
The copper era., 1906-06-14
that he had no practice.

Umpire Moore lost his usual good
eye Sunday, but his mistakes made
no difference in the result of the
game, only that upon two occasions
the scores could have been cut down,
The whole story in nut shell is
that the visitors we're simply QUIT
classsed at every stage of the game
and had not even a look-in for the
honors of either game.
The local teams as a whole demon
strated the fact that they are there
when it comes to ball playing and if
either team could get a shuttle at the
Tucson Citizens pets they would
show them how to play the game and
give the Citizen another opportunity
of having a pine dream.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

Before adjourning court at Solo,
knoxville last week Judge Nave over
ruled the demurrers in the road
cases, and they will be tried on their
merits at the next sitting of the
court in October. A number of good
roads have been built in the lower
valley, which so far have not been
paid for by the county, the bills be-
ing turned down by the board of
supervisors on account of illegality
and excessive charges. However the
county is using the roads and should
be willing to pay what they are
actually worth.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

A second team has been organized
in Clifton for the purpose of filling
in the open dates that may occur
during the absence of the first team.
]. w, Lancaster has decided to take
the management of the team and it
is needless to say that he. will make
a good selection of his players
There are a number of has beens in
the camp who will be given an OPP
porthnity to make good. The new
suits have not yet been ordered, but
will be just as soon as the team gets
into working order. Morenci will
probably organize and in the future
there will be some interesting games.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

ARIzoNA's income from the incor-
porating of new companies is just
about paying the running expenses
of the territory. At least that is
the statement made by the Phoenix
newspapers. With this and the big
increase on taxable wealth in the
territory there ought to be a CORE
spending reduction in the territorial
tax rate
The copper era., 1906-06-14

So FAR Col. Bryan seems to have it
all his own way for the nomination
for the presidency by the democrats.
The colonel is a pleasant looser, and
that should go long way towards
securing the nomination for him.
The copper era., 1906-06-14
rhe following is the score:
BISBEE
MORENCI

Summary-3b hit, Markley; 2b hits, More
on balls off Blair ,; wild pitches, O'Brien /,
Blair !, French l; struck out by Blair l. by
Broadbent; double plays, Long to Wolf; Daw.
son to French to Bohnstadt; Cramer 20 Nc
clellan; time of game 1 hr so minutes; UNI
pire, Moore.
The copper era., 1906-06-14
Notice TO Stockholders.

The annual general meeting of the
Clifton Investment Company stock
holders will be held in the secretary's
office at Clifton, Arizona, on Satur-
day, the ninth day of June, 1906, at
8 o. m. J. r. HAMPTON,
Secretary.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

FOR RENT-Five furnished room:
for housekeeping Enquire of Mrs
J. A. Terrell, South Clifton.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

Fresh fruit, conceded by all to get
the best fruit in town at Smiths
store.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

Our market is always open for in
spection. Courteous treatment and
good meats. Clifton meat and cold
storage company
The copper era., 1906-06-14

The old reliable Schlitz beer sold
in all first-class places in Clifton. S..
& S. Bottling Works Agents.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

The first hold-up which has hap
pened in Clifton in nearly two years
occurred at the point of rocks on
the railroad track Saturday night
last about 9 o'clock. L. L. Lawhorn,
who is employed in the Shannon
store, was going home at that time
and just as he approached the tool
house two men stepped out from be-
hind it. One of them covered him with
pistol while the other one went
through his pockets, relieving him
of fifteen or sixteen dollars in cur
renCy. The men had handkerchiefs
tied around their faces, hence he
would not be able to recognize them
should he meet them again. No
words were spoken by either parties
to the transaction, and after the
business had been completed the rob-
bers did not even thank Mr.. Lawhorn
for submitting to the transfer of the
coin. No arrests have been made, as
it seems almost impossible to get a
clue to the robbers.
The copper era., 1906-06-14
CLIFTON vs.. MoRENCI.

Clifton and Morenci will cross bats
next Sunday and with the present
line-ups there ought to be something
doing. The batteries will be: For
Observation-Disclosures; for Mo-
A5hley-LeBrandt.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

A number of the citizens of Hills
addition met Friday last at the home
of Henry Hill, where they formed an
organization to provide ways and
means to protect that part of town
against fire. 1t is proposed to buy
1000 feet of standard hose, with
trucks and hooks and ladders. The
entire equipment will cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000, and a COM
mittee- was appointed for the pur-
pose of raising the money, and the
work is now progressing. A building
will be erected to house the equip
ment, which will be conveniently
located as to the center of the town
About twenty fire plugs will be es-
tablished, and when the equipment is
once on the ground there will be lit
tie danger of a disastrous fire, as
there is always an abundance of
water to be had, and with a little
drilling the local fire company will
be able to handle the situation. Nom
residents are requested to remit at
the rate of $50 per lot to aid the en-
terpriSe.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

A we'll furnished rooming house
can be had under lease at big bar
gain. Enquire at this office.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

At the A. c. grocery department
the beer of quality-Blue Ribbon.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

See the new double suit cases at
81 and Sc at The Hub.
The copper era., 1906-06-14
Notice..

During the past few weeks it has
been rumored on the streets of
Clifton that l have retired from the
butcher business, which is a mistake.
wish to state that l have acquired
working partners in the retail bust
ness, but the wholesale business will
be conducted by me.
j. G. GATTI,
Wholesale and retail butcher.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

Welch's Grape Juice leads as a
cool summer drink. Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-06-14

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front
room for two gentlemen. Enquire
Fashion Barber Shop
The copper era., 1906-06-14

Crandal pitched IN his usual un-
concerned manner and still has the
local fans guessing whether he really
has much steam or not. If he has
he failed to use it Sunday, although
with his perfect support, it was not
necessary for much exertion from
the pitcher. Bohnstadt, for Bisbee,
with his immense height and long
arms, is the making of a good pitch
err. His curves are quick and spedey,
but his control is on the bum. He
should work out the kinks by the
time the Clifton and MorenCi teams
visit Bisbee. Taking the afternoon
game all together, it was really a
good game and should have been 80.
Oswald caught a creditable game
for Clifton and showed that he was
there with the stick when a hit
meant runs. On the other side Lane
Il good game. considering
The copper era., 1906-06-14
The following is the score:


SUMMARIZE hits Bidwen. Dugan: double
plays, Quilting to Riley; Dawson to Blair tC
French; bases on balls, off BohnStadt 3; wild
pitches, Bohnstadt 3 Crandall |; passed balls
Lane 8; struck out, by Bohnstadt z, by Gran
dali 8: time of game hr 80 min; Jump, Moore
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The Wahpeton times., 1906-02-15
MEN ARE Held N SLAVERY
FIFIY OYSTER BOATS RA,pEp ev
THE REVENUE CUTTER
WINDOW.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 1S-United States
Marshal Morgan Treat and Commits
sioncr Percy S. Stephenson have re-
turned on the revenue cutter Window
from an expedition among the oyster
dredging fleets i'll Chesapeake bay.
While over fifty vessels were boarded
anu conditions indicated that captains
in number of instances were hold.
ing men in a state bordering upon
slavery, only one arrest was made.
w. e. Justice, master of the schooner
Daniel, was taken into custody by a
launch party in the Maddox creek,
near Colonial Beach. Thomas Gun
1tngha.n, member of his crew,
charged Justice with cruel treatment.
In cabin two and half feet high
and six feet wide, with no bedding,
several men were quartered. Cum
ningham, however, was the only one
of them who made charges. He
claims the cabin floor was often food
ed, and that he and his mates were
forced to sleep in the water. Capt.
Justice was given hearing on board
the Window before Commissioner
Stephenson, and upon the testimony
OF Cunningham was held for the fed
eral grand jury at Norwolk. After
ward he was released under $500 for
his appearance. Several sailors on
other vessels testified they had been
drugged and shanghaied by Baltimore
agents, but none would prefer
charges.
The Wahpeton times., 1906-02-15
From Other Shores.

All the buildings of the home for
the aged in the Fauborg de Paris,
kept by the Little Sisters of the Poor.
were destroyed by fire. Nine bodies
have been found in the ruins.
At a meeting of the sectional budget
committee at Toxic, delegate repre-
senting the government said that Jap.
an expected to increase the tonnage of
her navy TO 100000 tons by the end of
the fiscal year of 1908.
Owing TO the British court being in
mourning for King Christian of Den
mark, King Edwards official visit to
Madrid will not take place in the
spring, and for the same reason King
Alfonso's marriage to Princess Ena of
Battenburg has been postponed until
June =.
The court of cessation at Constants.
nople has confirmed the sentence of
death imposed on Ghirkie Gartanian,
who claims American citizenship. Var
tanian was condemned TO death by the
criminal court at Stalnboul in Septem-
her last for the murder of Tpik Und-
iian, a prominent Armenian.
An official statement denies the
truth of disauieting rumors that have
been in circulation concerning the
health of King Edward. It explains
that DR.. OFT of Marienbad visited King
Edward as an acquaintance and not
in professional capacity. and says in
conclusion that his najesty's health
happily continues to be excellent
The Wahpeton times., 1906-02-15
The News of the Week


Mrs. Lilburn G.SMcNair, prominent
in society and champion woman golf
player of st. Louis, shot and killed her.
self. She had been under treatment
for nervous melancholia.
A woman and four children we're
found dead in beds at their home at
Boston. An investigation indicates
that the woman had killed the children
and herself by opening the gas jets.
1t has been discovered by the city
authorities of Canton, Ohio, that the
forgeries of the late l.. w. Prior of
Cleveland in connection with the Can
ton water works extension bonds
amount to $500,OOO. instead Of $500, 900
as previously announced.
Irving B. Hull of Mirade, Neb., was
arrested and put under $4,000 bonds
by United States Commissioner Slat-
terry al Chadron, Neb. on the charge
OF subornation of perjury in securing
fraudulent homestead entries within
the inclosure of ID. w. G. and T. NJ
Huntington, bankers and cattlemen Of
Gordon, Neb.
While hiding in North Dakota to
escape charge of forgery hanging
over him in Iowa, George Surber at
tended "a religious meeting. became
converted and returned to Knoxville,
Iowa, and gave himself up He is now
in the Polk county jail awaiting trial.
Surber spends much of his time in
Jail in prayers and devotions.
The Wahpeton times., 1906-02-15
Casualties.

Fifty men were burned, many of
Sterling Salt company mine near Guy
lerville, n. y.
Nine persons. all negroes, were
burned to death in fire which de-
stroyed a frame house at Curtis Bay,
Md. Only one inmate escaped.
Five persons were killed and three
were injured in Il collision between a
freight train and passenger train on
the Northern Pacific near Helena,
Mont.
-Four persons were killed and ten
were more or less seriously injured in
a collision on the Oregon Railway and
Navigation company's line near Bridal
Veil, Or.
John Gil land Charles Cosgrove
driving in a covered carriage. were run
down by a passenger train at a cross
ing near Meriden, Iowa. and instantly
killed. ....
The five-story building occupied by
Glass. Hall & Co. wholesale dry goods
merchants at Philadelphia. was prac
tically destroyed by fire. The loss is
estimated at $4,000.
A frame hotel building at Rome
Kan. was destroyed by fire. w. l.
Richardson, grain buyer. was suffo
Gated in his bed. The landlord and
his wife barely escaped.
August Van Wolvalcai, aged fifty
three, was killed at the West Vulcan
mine, operated by the Pennsylvania
Iron company, at Norway, Mich. He
fell 800 feet down shaft.
A premature blast killed August
Carlson at the sixty-siXth level of the
Red Jacket shaft of the Calumet 6
Hecla mine at Calumet, Mich He wa:
miner and leaves wife and family.
Three children of J. B. Cypher. girls
aged one. three and five, respectively
were burned to death in their home
six miles south of Big Timber: Mont
| The parents were absent at the time
A passenger train on the Missour
Pacific railway collided head-on will
a south-bound freight. at Strausville
Neb. NJ. A. Anderson, baggageman
was killed, and several persons wer.
slightly injured
The federal express of athe New
York, New Haven & Hartford railroad
from Boston for Washington, ran int
some freight cars while passin;
through the Mott Haven yard. ON
side of Il sleeping car was stove il
and it's awakened occupants badl.
| frightened. but no one was injured.
The Wahpeton times., 1906-02-15
Crimes and Criminals.

A general attack was made on sa-
fifteen arrests for violations of the
prohibition laws were made.
Rev. G. J. c. Norton. Baptist min
lister, was found. dead in we'll at Val.
dosto. Ga. with n 150-pound weight
tied to his neck. 1t is believed that he
committed suicide.
Sergt. Bert A. Goble of Company E,
Eighteenth infantry. stationed at Fort
I.eavenworth, committed suicide by
shooting himself in the mouth with a
Krag-Jorgensen.
Butler King, a prominent building
contractor, committed suicide by
shooting himself while in room at
the Grand hotel at Clinton, Iowa. De.
spondency over Ill health is supposed
to have been the cause.
Thomas James, alias "The Ram.
bier" one of the trio of Wildrose post.
Office and bank robbers, who attempt
ed suicide three times at the county
jail week ago. died at the county in.
sane asylum at Wauwatosa, Wis.
Death was due to blood poisoning of
the brain.
Roderick Mackenzie, one Of the best
known Of Canadian bankers, has been
found dead on the Grand Trunk tracks
near Kingston, Ohio, His death re.
suited from q drug which he had TAX,
en-, the bottle being found in his pock.
ct.