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The copper era., 1907-10-31

Frank B. Laine, one of Clifton's
attorneys, left Saturday last for
Solomonville, where he has consider
able amount of legal business before
the present session of the district
court.
Robert L. Bailey, one of the en-
ployeS of the Shannon store at Met
calf, passed through Clifton Wednes-
day on bis way to Solomonville to de-
eide the fate of some of the inmates
of the county Jail.
Ben r. Clark, county treasurer,
spent a couple of days of the past
week in Clifton on business connected
with his Office. He is now one of the
proprietors of the Coronado stage
line and reports that the stage bust
ness is fiourishing.
George A. Greene and r. K. Min
son departed this morning for Tue
son, where they go strictly on
Masonic business. Mr.. Greene is an
old timer in the mysteries of the or
der and accompanied Mr.. Minson in
order to assist the Tucson Masons in
making good impression upon him.
They will he absent but a few days.
The copper era., 1907-10-31
PURELY PERSONAL

- III
Paul Crowley returned Tuesday from
Solomonville.
w. NJ. Whipple is in Solomonville
this week serving the county, as one
of the grand jurors.
DR.. and Mrs. Goodrich returned
this week from Metcalf, where they
spent the past month.
S. F. Await, manager of the Cliff
ton bakery, is at the county seat
this week doing jury duty.
Messrs. Allen, Coffelt, Carson,
Chadburn, and Cornelius were down
from Metcalf Sunday last.
Mrs. Harris, of Lordsburg, was in
Clifton the first of the week visiting
her sister, Mrs. NJ. H. Kane.
Carrie l. Crawford, who has been
absent from Clifton about six months,
returned from Texas last night.
Chas. Spann left Sunday morning
for Solomonville, where he was called
to serve as one of the grand jurors.
E. NJ. Williams, store manager of
the A. c. company, left this morning
for Ell Paso on short business trip.
DR., H. d. Wiley and wife, of Met
calf, returned last week from a
months visit to their old home in
Illinois.
Dell NJ. Potter, the mining man
from the district above Clifton, left
Monday for Solomonville on court
business.
B. X. Williams, an old and well
known acquaintance to Clifton PEG
pie, returned last night to spend
short time.
c. f. Pascoe, the local undertaken,
visited Solomenville this week, but
was called home suddenly on account
of business.
G. a. Franz and Mr.. Hays, of the
Becker Franz store in North Clifton,
are Solomonville visitors this week on
court business.
a. L. Kunce, of the Standard min
Ing camp, passed through Clifton
Wednesday, en- route to Solomonville
to do jury duty.
NJ. II. Kane, manager of the Shan
non stores, was called to SulomOnville
this week on court business, return
ing home Tuesday.
Willie Dial, who has resided in
Clifton the past six months, left this
morning for the valley, where he will
reside in the future.
J. N. Warden, formerly one of the
proprietors of the Clifton and Mo-
renci dairy. was down from Metcalf
last week on business visit.
r. J. Riley, manager of the Shan
non store at Metlalf, sNent a few
days in Clifton this week at the Cliff
ton store during the absence of Mr..
Kane.
Fred Herzke returned last week
from a trip t. Globe. He is now as
sociated with the general merchan
disc establishment of the Becker
Franz company.
Harry Niblock, chief carpeAter of
the y. c. company, visited Hachita
this week to map out some necessary
carpenter work for that end of the
a. & n. NJ. railroad.
Mrs. Baylor Shannon left Saturday
last on 4 short visit to the Martin
ranch. After spending about a week
there she will go to Silver City to
see her children, who will return
bOna with her
The copper era., 1907-10-31

although it is most probable that a
large ore body will be encountered.
The Aerial tramway is in perfect
condition and is capable of handling
a much larger tonnage than il being
shipped at present.
AT THE NEW YORK-ARIzONA CAMP.
The recent GOLD discovery on the
Buzzard Shadow claim, owned by the
New York-Arizona Gold and Copper
company, continues 20 create much
interest among the people of this dis
trict ard as work goes on the rich
values remain, indicating exceedingly
good chances Of permanence. The
vein was found by panning the sur
face dirt. Some exceedingly good
panning was done and it was decided
to sink where the best results were
obtained. From y inches the vein
has continued to widen and at 81 feet
depth, free gold shows on the walls
and bottom, hence it is impossible to
tell just how wide the ore is. An eX-
ceedingly rich streak, running in the
shaft. brings the general average to
high figures and all that the man.
agement of the company can desire
is that it will yield One-half the
amount they anticipate. The rich
vein was found on the north side of
lOO-foot wide porphyry dyke, in d
contact of porphyry and quartzite,
and parallels the old BuZzard Shadow
lead on the north side of the dyke.
The shale carries some gold, but the
best values are in the pOrphyry. The
company is open-cutting the noun
tain and taking out and sacking the
rich ore, while the second class is be-
ing plea on the dump. During the
past three weeks d considerable
amount of gold hls been taken from
the mines by the miners, who carry
it away in their pockets and dinner
pals. In order 70 stop this practice
the company will inaugurate change
house and require every man work
ing for the company to show up be-
fore going home. y considerable
amount has also been carried away
by visitors, who usually want speci-
mems. Developments are being close
ly watched and the recent strike has
doomed the market for the stock,
which has been raised from p cents
to 80 cents per share.
The copper era., 1907-10-31
Off to SOIOmOnVilIe.

The following Clifton people were
among those who were summoned to
serve as trial jurors or witnesses to
be tried before the present term of
the district court: r. L. Sears, Ralph
Ellis, B. B. Adams, ]. G. Smith, w.
S. Munday, F. o. Bacon, J. E. Holt,
Tom Smith, J. G. Cooper and I. N.
Stevens. They were all prepared to
have d good time and reported for
duty this morning. The present
term will be a short one, herce the
boys will be home within t%Q weeks.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

G. II. Dudley, manager of the
Standard mines, visited Clifton last
week on business. He stated that
the new store building was about
completed and it is only Il matter OF
short time until it will be stocked
with a full line of general merchan-
disc. The Standard, Copper Center
and San Jose claims are all looking
well and Il considerable amount of
development work is being d0ne.
The recent slump in the price of cop
per has made little difference in the
working force at the Standard prop
critics and now that the red metal is
gradually advancing in price, Il
future reduction is not anticipated.
Shipments continue to be made to
the D. c. company at Morenci from
the Copper Center shaft and Standard
mine, and occasional shipments Cf
silver-copper ore are made to Doug
las from the San Jose claim. An
other report has recently been made
showing the condition of the various
properties being operated under the
management of the Consolidated
company. This report will be in the
hands of stockholders in d Compare
lively short time. The Standard,
which is one of the oldest small COM
panies operating in this district, has
made a wonderful showing during its
career and is one of the few that has
paid its way. During the early his
tory of the Standard immense quaint
ties of high grade glance ore was
extracted, but as depth was gained
the mrade has dimininishcd some Whit
The copper era., 1907-10-31
Change in Union Restaurant.

l have purchased the Union Res
taurant and parties holding claims
against the old firm should present
them not later than October 10th.
After that date l will not be RESPONSE
BILE for old debts. l will improve the
service and will put on a first-class
day and night service. Regular
meals and short orders.
Oct. II, 1907. YE Hop SING.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Geo. Hardy one of the old time
residents of Clifton, has been quite
sick the past month. He has suffered
for years with asthma, and now has
a complication of asthma and dropsy.
His condition has been growing worse
until his friends enter tain little hope
for his recovery.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Vim. Wamsley, who has been en-
ployed in the mine office of the Shan
non Copper company, is now located
in the A. c. general office at Clifton.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

H. kirkpatrick, an old and respect
ed resident of the valley, died at his
home at Stafford last week, after an
illness of several months. His friends
numbered into the hundreds among
valley residents.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

w. +. Hagan, who has been at the
Casper ranch on the Blue the past
few weeks, is reported to be very
sick. A hack was sent out and he
will be removed to Clifton for med
ical treatment.
The copper era., 1907-10-31
The Mission
Of the Genuine

Nothing gives SO much satisfaction and pleas
Ure as the knowledge that you have purchased
something genuine. Good plating isn't the
end Cf Silverware. There are innumerable
ways Of cheapening the ware under the plate
SO that the life of the article is shortened many
years. You don't buy Silverware often-why
not take the pains to get the very best your
money will buy. Or Silverware is the good,
old-fashioned honest kind. 1t is made on the
square. It has more ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
value than any other SilverWear offered in
Clifton. We sell it at staple merchandise mar
Sins-not jewelers. profits. If you don't think
there is much difference, come in and let US
demonstrate. 1t will interest you for a mo-
meNG. Our new jewelry department deserves
q coll OF inspection from YOU, and nothing
pledses us more than to show the goods in the
Iaw Department.
a. G.. DRUG DEPARTMENT
1T PAYS TO COME HERE FIRST
The copper era., 1907-10-31
Cranberries at Smiths store.

See J. A. Billingsley & Co. before
buying your school shoes. We have
the best boys school shoes on the
The copper era., 1907-10-31

1t is reported that the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Lauder, formerly
residents of Clifton, died at San
Franciscy October Goth.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

The grand jury went into session
the first of the week and is now
grinding along. 81 far very little
news is obtainable, but it is reported
that several indictments have been
found,
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Gunther's Dairy Milk Chocolates
fresh every week at A. G. drug de-
par;ment.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

The opera house will be the scene
of a Halloween ball this evening,
given under the auspices of Adams
orchestra, which insures good music
and pleasant time.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Luther Hulsey and Tommy Jones
returned last week from a hunting
trip in the mountains.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

James Fielder, a prominent attOr-
ney of Deming, n. NJ, who is repre-
senting the Chase creek flood suffer-
ers in damage suit against the De-
troit Copper company at Morenci,
arrived in Clifton Thursday of last
week and spent d few days here in
consultation with his clients. While
here he was served with a copy of a
petition to the district court praying
for change of venue. The dOcu-
ment was lengthy one, filling about
100 pages Of typewriter matter, the
most of which was prepared by Jesse
Yoakum, the well known friend to
the Clifton people. The document
contained number of signed state
ments, but the bulk of it was in the
form of personal conversation which
Yoakum alleges to have obtained
and placed in writing five minutes
after hearing same. He quoted al
most every person with whom he
affiliated during his stay in Clifton
and a number of the quotations are
interesting reading.
The editor of the ERA was also
quoted and if the balance of the
statements are as correct as this one,
it is certainty that Yoakum's
memory is bad or his faculty of rea-
son has vanished. Several parties
are connected with his visit to Gilt
ton, whose quotations, if correct,
will embarrass them. Those who
were seen by the ERA reporter, fatty
denied such statements.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

A fine daughter arrived this week
to bless the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
NJ Binford.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Tom Stockton and Ed Elrage, two
well known cattlemen of the upper
country, visited Clifton long enough
to shake hands with their many
friends and attend to some business.
They report that the weather is get
ting a little chilly in their section
and some light snow has fallen.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

At recent meeting of the direct
ors of the New York-Arizona Gold
and Copper company, held at the
compauy's Office in Morenci last week,
J. f. Cleaveland was elected to the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
President d. f. Address. A new
system in the management and opera
tion of the affairs of the company
was introduced and adopted, which
will strengthen the standing of the
company among local interested par
ties. The secretary was instructed
to notify all holders of delinquent
stock contracts that unless same
were brought up to date within one
month contracts will be forfeited and
taken up. Another important trans
action was the raising of the stock to
50 cents per share. The bond of the
secretary and treasurer, Herman j.
Degenar, was raised to the sum of
$4,000, which has been given. y
thorough report was also made by the
secretary-treasurer. covering. re-
ceipts, expenditures and general
condition of the company, and same
met with the approval of all present.
The deeds and titles to mining claims
owned by the company were care
fully examined and all were found TO
be in excellent legal fern.
The copper era., 1907-10-31
MINOR MENTION

Adams orchestra will fill an en-
gagement at Morenci tomorrow
evening"
The copper era., 1907-10-31

]. H. T. Cosper, the Blue river
cattleman, visited Clifton last week
on business, and while here was sub
poenaed to serve on the grand jury.
Mr.. Cosper is a deputy sheriff in the
Blue country and as he had some
business to attend to. he succeeded
in getting excused. He reports that
there is soma likelihood of the Ben
ton postoffice being discontinued Oh
account of having no postmaster.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Mrs. HIS. McCreary, teacher of piano,
is here from Los Angeles and will
take d limited number of pupils.
For terms, etc, apply at residence of
Mrs. Tom Clark, Riverside.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

FOR SALE-Dean's Lunch counter.
Old reliable stand. Good business.
Good chance for man and wife.
= Price $500.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

E. G. Humphreys, district passen-
ger agent of the Southern Pacific
railroad, with headquarters at Tue
son, visited this section Friday of
last week. Mr. humphreys stated
that he found Clifton in much better
condition than other mining camps
OF the territory, but of course was
partial to Tucson in his opinion re-
lating to the best city in the terri
tory. He reports that at least fifty
foundations were being laid for
handsome residences. The growth of
Tucson has been marvellous during
the past few years and there is but
little doubt that it will be the leading
city in Arizona.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

The United States VS.. Fred Hyde,
John A. Benson, George w. Wells
and the New England & Clifton Cop
per company is the title of an action
filed in federal court last week by
Assistant District Attorney Christy.
The suit is brought to recover and to
have reconveyed to the government
lands in ella, Apache and other
counties in this section of the terri
tory, which were illegally filed upon
by the defendants in the present
action. The defendant parties were
indicted and prosecuted a number of
years ago on a charge of conspiracy
to defraul the goycrnmcnt in the
m1nner of taking up the lands in
question. A number of convictions
were had and one or two of the par
ties are now serving time for the Of
fclse. The suit will come up tor
hearing at the next term of federal
court to be held in this city.-Globe
Belt.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Silas G. Starratt, one of the oldest
and most respected citizens of Nc
renci, was called to his long rest last
Saturday. Deceased was known by
nearly every resident of Morenci,
and had many friends throughout the
county. He had been in poor health
for some time, although his condition
was not considered serious. He was
an active member of the Masons,
Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias,
Red Men and Woodmen lodges and
the funeral, which occurred Sunday,
was well attended by his many
fraternal brothers. He was a de-
voted and faithful husband and the
town of Morenci is unit in extend
ing sympathy to his bereaved family.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Gin-Imported Holland Gin, Smiths
store.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Ed. McManus, a miner, and well
known in this district, died at the
county hospital last week. Deceased
was about forty-five years of age and
was well liked by all who knew him.
He had been at the county hospital
for some time, but his condition was
not considered serious. On Monday
of last week he appeared to be as
well as usual, but at noon he was
taken with sudden pain at the
heart, which terminated in death
soon a fter
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Work at the Mascot mines, situated
in the mountains short distance
from Stafford, is being pushed.
superintendent Chas. Courtney states
that Il number of men are now at
work in the mines and a good many
more will be added at once in order
to push development. y contract for
80 feet of shaft work will also be let
and several thousand feet of lumbcr,
which will be used for timbering
shafts and building houses, has been
contracted for. One of the direct
ors of the company is expected TO
arrive from the east in the near
future. He will remain at the prop
erty during the coming winter, dur
ing which time he will investigate
conditions with the view of erecting
reduction works for treatment of
ores.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

The Twin Peaks Mining company,
recently organized to take over the
Fraser Brothers valuable claims in
the Steeple Rock district, is now get
ting down to business. People with
capital are becoming interested in
the company. With the showings
already made the company is certain
to succeed, after the expenditure of
a small nmount of money on develop
ment work. Fraser Bros who are
greatly interested in the future Of
the property, and who have spent
much of their time aud money on it,
are still in the harness and deter
mined to see the property through.
Some promising discoveries have
been made and chances are latteriGg
for aaother good shipper from that
section. The success of this com
pany will be another card for the
Duncan people.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

Macksrel-Fine juicy, fat mackerel at
Smiths store.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

a Reward of 80 will be paid for
the arrest and conviction of anyone
caught mutilating or defacing any of
our signs. CLIFTON THEATRE.
The copper era., 1907-10-31
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOFenCi Dis
trict and Surrounding Camps.

1t is generally understood that
Cananea has been shut down, thereby
throwing several thousand men out of
employment. Other reports have it
that Cananea will not close until Nc
yember 10th.
Copper is looking up around the
l4-cent mark again, and the proposed
cut in wages, which is booked to take
place on November 1st, will either be
trimmed down to d trife or over
looked entirely. The big companies
in Clifton are grinding along rapidly
and the output for October, when the
figures are prepared, will no doubt
show a great increase over past
months. All copper stocks are ad-
yancing, which is pretty good
evidence that the worst is over.
Perry & Spence, who are working 4
valuable lease on the Laura mine,
situated in the Steeple Rock district,
continue to make regular shipments
to the Shannon and Copper Queen
smelters at Clifton and Douglas 1t
is reported that the recent new
strike in the upraise on the 800 level
continues to produce a large amount
of frst-class shipping ore. The
leaSers. who are under considerable
expense, seem t. be well pleased
with returns so far received. Sey-
eral carloads of ore are now on the
side tracks in the local railroad
yards awaiting treatment at the
Shannon Shelter.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

y nice line of ladies shirt waists
going at cost.
J. a Billingsley s. Co.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

although it is most probable that
large ore body will be encountered.
The Aerial tramway is in perfect
condition and is capable of handling
a much larger tonnage than Is being
shipped at present.
The copper era., 1907-10-31

y nice room to rent in East Clifton
Apply to Mrs. Adam Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-01
PROGRESS IS MADE.
Russian Douma Has Some Good Work
to Its Credit.

st. Petersburg, April 3O.-With the
exception of the Novoe Vremya, which
hollis itself outside of the ordinary
press restrictions, not one Of the morn
ing papers today ventured to report
yesterdays debate on the governments
recruiting bill i'm the Lower House of
Parliament. fearing suspension and in
their accounts Of the executive session
of the House referred only guardedly to
the conflict between the House and the
government
The Reich. organ Of the Constitutions
al Democrats, summarizing the work
or the Lower House up to the present,
says:
In spite Of enormous difficulties and
much friction the Douma has made
considerable progress, having organ
ICED u committees to handle the prin-
ciral problems Of social reconstruction.
A number Of projects are ready for
presentation to the House, including
reforms Of the courts, providing for the
inviolability Of the person and several
financial laws which will be taken up
Immediately after the Easter recess,
while a measure providing for religious
CONTINUED on Page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-01
VISIT TO JANUARY.
Wife Carries News of Presidents Note
Brothers ReconciIed.

Levcnworth, Kans.. April 30.--This
afternoon in the office of the deputy
warden of the federal pentientiary.
Mrs Charles w. Anderson" her five
year-Old daughter and Robert January
OF Chilicothe, Mo, a brother of the
prisoner visited VIM. January, alias
Anderson, the escaped convict recent
ly recaptured in Kansas City. Tbs
wife carried the glad tidings of
President ROosevelts note favOrine
the pardon of the prisoner, in re-
Spouse to the appeals OF 10000 petit
toners.
Robert January came to renew a
family tie broken for years. Before
permitting the wife and daughter to
visit the prisoner Warden McClaughey
warned Mrs. Anderson not to build VI
her husbands hopes too high. He
told her that the Presidents order
was only a preliminary step and that
while he believed the press dispatches
were true he had not been officially
notified of the action. Although the
brothers had not met in years, they
recognized each other instantly.