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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

An interesting meeting of the resi-
dents of school district 80 was held
at Library hall Saturday night last,
at which it was decided to ask the
board of control to take up the school
bonds voted by the district more than
year ago, and for which no offer has
as yet been received. The district
seems to have been most unfortunate
in school matters. Soon after it was
organized beautiful two-story school
house was erected at a cost of $4,000,
which was partially destroyed by a
flood two years ago. An appropria-
ton was then made by the legislature
from territorial funds amounting to
$4,000 to repair the building, but as
the citizens of the district we're of
the opinion that the building should
not be reconstructed the money was
not used. Other floods came and the
building was finally entirely destroyed.
But in the intermin between the first
flood and the final destruction of the
building bonds were voted for $4,000,
which with the legislative appropria-
tion would have been sufficient to
erect a new building, but as the bonds
could not be sold the district has been
without shoolhouse. If the board
of control can be prevailed upon to
purchase the bonds the situation will
be relieved, and new building
erected. The bonds are absolutely
good, and are backed by about $780,
900 worth of property, and really
ought to be saleable on any market.
Inasmuch as the territory has large
amount of money on hand which it
cannot use, there would seem to be no
good reason why some of it should
not be invested in school bonds, not
only in this district, but also in other
districts f'the territory. In fact it
would seem a good business PROPOSE
ton to pass a law empowering the
board of control to invest all surplus
money IN school bonds. This money
is now idle in the banks, while it
should be out at interest. BY such
investments, the territory would have
its surplus money earning the inter
est on its bonds which cannot be re-
tired for many years to come. Our
representatives. to the legislature
should give this matter their careful
investiga ton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
Important Notice!

The patrons of the Clifton Water
& improvement company are hereby
notified that after March 1st, 1907,
all property owners will be RESPONSE
BILE for the water used on their
premises.
The regular rates will be charged
and all bills will be payable at the
office of the company before the
tenth of the succeeding month.
H. r. WALTER,
Sunerintenden
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
Notice TO Stockholders.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Clifton Water &
Improvement company will be held
at their office at Clifton, Arizona,
March 5th, 1907, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Important business is to be trans
acted at this meeting and the at
tendance of all stockholders is earn
estly solicited. G.. A. VAN DORM,
Secretary.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
Change in Clifton Bakery.

The Clifton Bakery, which has
been under the management of A.
F. Williams for several years, has
been purchased by Henry Hill and
B. B. Adams, and is now under the
management of Ernest Gray, who
will give his entire time to the bust
ness. Mr.. Williams will still have
his business at Morenci, and will re-
main a resident of Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Mrs. Murphy, of Port Casta, CAL,
a sister to the late Jack Hennessy,
who mysteriously disappeared from
a passenger train on the FL Paso and
Northeastern last fall, spent last
week in Clifton. All reports concern
ing the alleged appearance of Jack
at Parral and other places have been
carefully investigated, and found to
be without foundation. Mrs. Murphy
is satisfied that her brother is dead.
After settling up his business affairs
she returned to her home in Califor-
MIA.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Ed. Leonard has about recovered
from somewhat severe spell of la
grippe, which kept him at home for
more than a week.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will hold Poverty Social at
Library Hall Tuesday evening, the
26th. Refreshments will be served.
All are cordially invited.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
SHANNON RAILROAD
TO BE BUILT.
Articles of Incorporation will be Filed
This Week.-CapitaI 100000

All doubt as to the construction of
a railroad by the Shannon Copper
company from their smelling plant
at Clifton to their mines at Metcalf
will be removed within a few days by
filing their articles of Incorporation
with the auditor of the territory.
The company will be Incorporated
for 81 100000, which will give them
ample capital for equipment, and
also for the construction of branches
from the main line to the producing
mines of the district, which will have
a magical effect upon the mining in
terests in general.
The building of this highline road
will afford ample facilities for trans
porting the ores of the district at all
seasons of the year, and will ma
terially increase the output of sew
eral of the older mines, and will I'M
doubtedly be the means of opening
up many new ones.
In this connection it is also proba-
bic that it will be the means of af-
fording transportation for Clifton
people from the valley to the hills
surrounding the Shannon smelter,
where it is more than probable that
a new town will be laid out in the
near future. When Mr.. Amster,
president of the Shannon company,
was here in December last, he an
ERA, that the company would offer
an available townsite at no distant
period in the future.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

A careful estimate of the supply
and demand of copper for the pres
ent year shows that the consumption
will exceed the output by $4,000, 900
pounds, which will undoubtedly cause
even higher prices than at the pres
ent time. Until Nevada and Utah
mines are in condition to produce
extensively the famine will continue.
and even then it is doubtful if the
supply will be adequate for the con-
tinual increasing demand. The
equipping of steam railroads with
electrical appliances throughout the
United States has created a new de-
mand for the red metal which will
tax the capacity of all copper COM
pauies to their utmost.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

The Sons of Herman masquerade
ball at Prettyman's academy last
Saturday night was a grand success
both financially and. socially. There
were many comic costumes and the
spectators appeared to enjoy the
evening as we'll as those who danced.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

J. Z. Holt has let the contract for
a four-room cottage on Hill's addi
tion. Construction work has already
been commenced.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Clifton Lodge Knights of Pythias
will have work in the first rank to-
morrow evening. All members of
the order are requested to be present.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

J. B. Kline, passenger brakeman on
the A. & N. M. railway, is on the
sick list nursing bad case of grippe.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

James Smith this week removed
Shannon Hill cemetery to the new
cemetery at the head of Wards
CanVOn
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

1t now seems proba BILE that first
class wagon road will shortly be con-
structed from the A. C. hospital
along the east side of the Frisco
river to East Clifton, or Old town,
where the teams can cross the river
on the bridge near the postoffice.
Petitions were circulated asking the
board of supervisors to lay out a
road as indicated above, and notices
have been posted, hence it is likely
that the road will be opened at the
next meeting of the board of super
visors. 1t will be an expensive road
to build, but will do away with the
necessity of a bridge across the
Frisco, which is too deep to ford
during the winter mouths. This road
will be a great convenience to the
travelling public.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
THE NEW YORK AND ARIZONA GOLD
AND COPPER COMPANY

THE NEW YORK AND ARIZONA GOLD
AND COPPER COMPANY
For some years past Morenci peo-
pie have been developing claims near
that place known as the Buzzard S
Shadow and the Old Timer group.
They have long had plenty of low
grade ore in sight but recently they
have uncovered some very rich ore,
running high in both gold and copper.
This attracted the attention of New
York people, who have formed new
company known as The New York
and Arizona Gold and Copper COM
pany, for the purpose of taking over
and developing these claims. Two
thirds of the capital stock of the
company will be placed in the treas
ury, the balance to be sold for develop
ment purposes, and work on the prop
erty under the new management will
be commenced at once, and pushed as
rapidly as men and money can accom-
plish it. Much development work has
been done on some of the claims, ex-
posing good shipping ore, but ship
ments will not be made, as it is the in
tention of the management to erect
suitable plants for treating and reduc-
ing the ores at later date. Thevarious
properties will be exploited by shafts
sunk on the veins, with drifts at each
one hundred feet. John MOlder, one
OF the best known local mining men
of that section, will be in charge of
the work. The claims are in easy
access to Morenci, and are in close
proximity to some of the great mines
of the camp. The company will I'M
questionably develop some well pay
ing properties.
Ten new views of Clifton on postal Is
at \. c. drug department.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Just received, shipment of East
man Kodaks and films, all sizes.
Dunn & LOOMS.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Mrs. E.. j. Kyle has been at the A.
c. hospital for the past week. At
this writing she is greatly improved.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
MINOR MENTION

There have been no street lights in
South Clifton the past two weeks.
Wonder what the trouble is?
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Prettyman's skating rink will be
opened for business tomorrow friday
evening. Everything in frst-class
condition
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Presbyterian Church Services
Sunday School $3.50 a. m; morning
worship IL a. M; evening services
1880 D. III.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14


The Pythfan Sisters and Knights
of PYthias will have. their grand
social function at the academy this
evening. Many invitations have
been extended to friends and pleas
ant time will be had by those who at
tend. The music will. be furnished
by expert performers and the re-
freshments will be looked after by
the sisters. A short program has
been arranged for the benefit OF
those who are versed in the terpsi-
chorean art. Everything will be done
to insure the visitors a good time.
Refreshments will be served early
for the especial benefit of those who
don't care to stay late.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Joe Farquhar, the Chase creek
photographer, last week met with an
accident at Duncan, which came near
being his finish: He was showing his
Auto Cycle over a bridge when he
fell through between the ties, and
has since carried his right arm in a
sling.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

For sALE-At a bargain brand new
latest model Smith Premier Type
writer. Cash or on terms. Apply 6.
j. Leblanc, Metcalf, Arizona.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

For SALE-Carpet 14x16 new. also
art square 7x9 with full set kitchen
utensils. See Lee Rains at Springer's
barber shop.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Steve Corley and Mr.. Veter, prom
inent mining men of Silver City, N.
NJ, are now in the Mayflower dis
trict, where they are bonding num-
Der of promising claims in the camp.
Mr. Veter has been instrumental in
inducing capital to enter the Burro
mountains, and it is now his inten-
tion to open up some of the big
mineral deposits in the Mayfower
district. Mr.. Corley has long been
interested in this camp and has spent
much money developing his property.
All the district ever lacked was the
judicious expenditure of money to
bring it to the front as one of the
big copper producers of the south
west.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

New Views on new post cards in
bright colOrs at A. G. drug depart
ment.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

-. A peculiar runaway occurred on
Hills fat last Saturday evening when
the Mcdowell delivery team became
frightened while standing in front of
the McDowell's residence. They made
a straight. run and when reaching the
the river bank the wagon was over
turned and the horses pinned to
the ground by the weight OF the
wagon and tongue, and they were
held fast until released. The wagon
was not damaged and the harness
was in good condition. They were
hitched up again and driven away APP
parently as though nothing had hap
,pened.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Work is progressing steadily at the
King mine of the New England and
Clifton company. The main shaft is
being sunk from the 800 to the 1000
level, where a crosscut will be run to
cut the vein at that depth. Regular
shipments of from 40 to 80 tons of ore
per day are being made from the
property to the Shannon smelter,
which yield a handsome profit. Two
main working shafts are being sunk
on the company's property at Met
calf. Each shaft has been equipped
with 12-horse-power engines. The
shaft on the Antietam is going down
in good shipping ore and has now
reached a depth of about 12O feet.
The shaft on the Ohio is being sunk
between two veins, and when it at
tains depth cross. cut will be run in
each direction to cut the veins. 1t
is probable that shipments will soon
be commenced from that section, as
there is already considerable
amount of ore on the dump. The ore
is of a good grade and will materially
assist in carrying on the extensive
development work now under way.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14
MINES AND MINING.

1t was rumored in Clifton today
that the Copper Queen mines at Bis
bee had been closed down on account
of trouble with the Western FEEDER
alton of Labor, but upon investiga-
ton it is learned that the report is
without foundation.
Ambrose Burke, one of the most
energetic miners of the Metcalf sec
ton, spent few days in Clifton this
week. He is now drying a tunnel
on the Copper Plate group, in which
he is part owner, and reports that the
work is progressing most satisfactor-
lily. The mines of that section are
looking remarkably we'll.
The copper metal market remains
firm at and above % cents per pound,
and the Investment in copper shares
is daily growing in popularity with
all classes of people. Copper mines
are making more money for the in
vestors than any other class of
securities. Copper mining has few
of the elements of speculation. IT
intelligently managed the production
of copper is really a manufacturing
enterprise, and should be considered
as such.
The Shannon smelter was shut down
for few days this week owing to
trouble with the blower, which has
been in constant use since the plant
started. A new blower has recently
been installed and only awaits the
arrival of new engine when it will
be put into commission, after which
there will be no delays for lack of
proper equipment. The new engine
is expected to arrive during the
present week and will be in operation
in a short time.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Road Supervisor Spaw has been do
ing considerable road work during
the past week along Chase creek,
which was badly. needed, and will be
of great benefit to that section of
town. 1t is only starter on the
work that is to be done during the
season.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

J. e. A. Smiths general merchan-
disc establishment will be closed on
Friday, the 22nd, on account of
Washington's birthday. It is quite
probable that all the stores will be
closed on that date, in accordance
with the Sunday closing arrangement.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

c. w. Marks purchased the Far
quahar photograph gallery and will
take possession in sixty days. Mr..
Marks is a first-class artist and I'M
derstands the requirements of the
business in this section. He will
model the old parlor and equip
with up-to.date fixtures.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-02-14

Ten new views of Clifton on posta Is
at \. G. drug department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
SATURDAYS RAKEOFF IN GAMBLING WORLD
FORTY NEGROES AND THREE WHITE MEN ARE CAPTURED BY POLICE AND WILL ANSWER CHARGES IN COURT.

Two score negroes and three white men were Saturdays rake-off from the gam bling world. There was very little drunk enness, but the patrol wagon was con- tinually busy hauling gamblers to the lock up.
 The white men were actually caught gambling with two negroes in the back end of the saloon on the corner of Eighth avenue and Fourteenth street last night. Policemen Street and Simmons, who are working together on the gamblers now, walked in on them and caught all in the act. Whites and blacks seldom miX up in gambling.
 Officers Gates, Jones and Newman made the largest raid. They hauled F out of a box car in the yards at Sloss furnace last night. It was one of the liveliest and most interesting games the officers ever witnesses through a crack. Money was exchanging hands, and sometimes a brand new check would be discounted They rode the rumbly wagon to the round house.
 Cole and Ray captured nine negroes in a warehouse on Morris avenue, where the dice were pattering on the floor behind bale of hay. and officers Stanton and Lyons captured six of their own. The professionals have gone to the suburbs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
GAN SEE ANYTHING
 IN BIRMINGHAM
MAN STOOD AT BROWNS CORNER FOR FIVE MINUTES YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND SAW MANY. STRANGE SIGHTS.

It is boasted that Birmingham is a metropolis and a place where almost anything can sbe seen. A man stood at Browns corner at Second avenue and Twentieth street for five minutes yes terday afternoon and what he noticed during that time proves that 1t is an actual fact. The following is part of what he noticed:
 Two Japs passed by in earnest conver- sation.
 An Irishman stopped and chatted with the man for a moment.
 An ambulance went dashing by.
 The police patrol passed almost i'm mediately after
 A Chinaman strolled by, while immed- ately behind him walked a large group of Hungarians, fully 20 in number with several women and children in the party.
 Eighteen street cars passed during the five minutes. A Greek ran fruit stand at the cor | ner.
 Several persons, unmistakably Ger mans, were noticed.
 The man left the corner and walked down the street with a native of Eng land.
 As they started off they passed a a man with long flowing beard, hair hanging below his shoulders and a long cloak or cowl hanging from his shoulders to the ground. Over 800 people passed the corner during the five minutes.
 All sorts of vehicles, bicycles, motor- cycles and automobiles kept the roadway crowded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
Campaign In Maryland.

Baltimore, Md, November 2.-Tonight practically brings to Il close the cam paign for next Tuesday, when a gover- nor, comptroller. attorney general, clerk of court of appeals, members of both branches of the legislature and county officers will be balloted for throughout the state. In addition to the election Of the offices named there will be on Tues day primary election intended to indicate the choice of the people for the long term United States senatorshlp, for which Edwin Warfleld. the present governor; John Walter Smith, eX-gover- nor and Congressman J. Fred c. Talbot are candidates Of these the two last named are organization men, wnile Cover nor Warfield is understood to be warm ly opposed by the organization forces The campaign has been fought actively and bitterly in the newspapers by the democrats and republicans but it cans not be said that the general public mas shown any great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03

the top of their lungs, clamoring for the new, great genius to show him. self. But I knew something was wrong and made my way quickly to the rear. And there I found him, Harrison, a smile mixed with the blood upon his face. The high tension, the delirium, had suddenly snapped and he had pitch ed over the balcony. It's miracle he wasn't killed. I have not a very clear recollection of what happened next. l know Scott himself made speech to the audience, offering expla- nations later. Then amid the cheering and the shouting the ambulance rat tied up. There was almost a riot when the audeince discovered the truth. The scene l will remember always is that of owen as he law in the courtyard, Miss Scott's opera coat over him, and the girl her face close to his, her eyes hungry with love and pride, the world shut out, Interpreting that smile on his face.
 well. I guess that's about all, liar rison, except--of course, I sat through the night at owens bedside at the hospital. I had promised to bring Miss Scott the very earliest news. At , o'clock the doctor said he would posi- lively live, and I almost flew to the Scotts' house Miss Scott was in the drawing room, still in her last nights evening dress. She rose as I entered.
 'It was not necessary for me to speak. She read me at a glance and and-well Harrison, there are two periods when woman must be alone in great sorrow. in great joy. The time had come when Jimmy Beggs had to step out of the picture. That was the hardest and best moment of my life. And so l left her, Harriosn, old man."
 Beggs stopped, his face white and quivering. Then abruptly he arose, his glass held high. we will drink to her, Harrison"
 So intent had I been on Owen's story that I had been oblivious to the other story--the great story of Beggs himself. But now I saw-saw all. The message of those lines on my friends forehead; the sacrifice of self; the great friendship of man for man; of mans worship for woman. I saw all and un- derstood. Some of the admiration that rose choking in my throat must have shown in my face, for Beggs laughed softly.
 Its all right, old man; they're on tn cir honeymoon now. And-and, well, you see he was worthy of her--Helen- and | was not. And Harrison, it's just as if it was me she married after all. For owen is what l might have been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.
Regular Monthly Session To Be Held
 Next Friday.

The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial club will be held next Fri day afternoon at o'clock. number of important matters will come up, per haps the most important being the ar ranging of details and other things per taining to the waterways convention to be held here on November 19
 All of the different committees have splendid reports to make That of the membership committee is especially gratifying. But two months are left in which to secure the other new mem- bers necessary to bring the membership up to 1000 and the committee is more determined than ever to reach this mark by that time. A last, final >spurt will be made and from the present rate at which new members are being en- rolled there is but little doubt that the mark will be passed by January l.