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The copper era., 1908-02-13
CLIFTON
Cricket Game Next Sunday.

If the weather permits, there will
be a cricket match next Sunday
afternoon between the cricket team
and the Clifton base ball ag-
gregation. The contest will be an
interesting one and the base ball
boys have already declared them
selves, but it is quite possible that
they will be greatly surprised when
it comes to making connection with
the cricket ball. The cricket boys
have spent considerable time in prac-
tice and the good of their efforts
will be demonstrated in Sundays
game. Such expert players as A. T.
Thomson, Norman Carmichael, Geo.
Fraser, J. G. Cooper, John Stirrat,
Tom Inglis and many others will COM
pose the cricket team, which it is
conceded is the best aggregation in
Arizona. A special order has been
made for holeless bats, especially for
the benefit of the base ball players.
The game will be played on the regu-
lar cricket diamond and there will be
a large crowd out to see the contest.
It will certainly be interesting for
the Clifton base ball teams side at
least.
On the following Sunday the crick-
ct team will play the base ball team
a return game at base ball, when the
spectators will again have an oppor-
tunity to enjoy themselves. The
cricket team has already made ar
engagements for the Importation of
and invincible battery and they
figure that if they get one run they
will win the game, consequently they
expect to give the regulars beauti-
full string of goose-eggs. Don't fail to
see both games.
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An Attachment.

On last Thursday afternoon the
general merchandise establishment
of S. ]. Forbes, one of the largest
individual stores in Clifton, was closed
by writ of attachment issued by
the district court in favor of Mrs.
Julie Pitt in the sum of about $1,000.
Mr.. Forbes immediately turned his
keys over to the officer, as he had no
money with which to pay the debt,
and the store has been locked up
since, awaiting the course of the law.
Mr.. Forbes has other creditors,
amount of money and in all proba-
bility will be forced into bankruptcy,
depending largely upon the advice of
his creditors.
S. ]. Forbes has lived in Clifton a
number of years and shortly after
his arrival here eng aged in business.
He is a thorough business man and
soon built up magnificent business.
Within few years after starting he
branched out on a larger scale and
just before the disastrous food of
December, 1906, completed and moved
into his new brick block, where he
carried an extensive stock of goods.
At that time he was worth in the
neighborhood OF $4,000 in realty and
business property. The food swept
through his store building and de-
stroyed the greatest portion of stock.
The most of it went down the creek
and what he had left he was COM
PEELED to sacrifice. After occupying
temporary quarters for several
weeks he raised the floor in his store
building and started in again and for
while thereafter did a hourishing
business, but slump in the price of
copper demoralized business. This
was soon followed by the money
panic, and he was unable to comply
His liabilities are in the neighbour
hood of $4,000 and it is not known
what his resources amount to, but he
has quite large stock of goods and
is long on property.
Mr.. Forbes has an excellent bust
ness reputation and nothing but 4
combination of circumstances, as
above mentioned, could have put him
out of business. He now has dam
age suit for $4,000 filed in the dis
trict court against the D. c. company
and has announced that he would do
all in his power to fight it to the end
for the benefit of his creditors. A
Judgment in his favor means that he
can clear up his Indebtedness.
Several Clifton people will be
effected by his failure, but his heay-
lest creditors are his brother and
wholesale houses.
The copper era., 1908-02-13
Walkers Weekly Copper Letter.

Copper is in better demand and the
sfluations is: gradually Improving.
Lakeland electrolytfc are quoted all
the way-from 13E to IA cents, and
sales have been made at:these prices
recently. Metal sold for; delivery in
April and May commands. ] to cent
more than cash copper. Consumers
see an increasing volume of business
without Corresponding growth of cop
per production, and they expect
prices to be higher before the big
smelters which are now wholly or
partially closed down are again send
ing copper to market. .,....,.. -......,-.
The brass business is. looking up
somewhat, and Connecticut Valley
manufacturers have been consider
able buyers. Some of the brass
manufacturers who in October and
November reduced their working
forces and ran their factories only
three days per week are now running
full time again. There has been a
perceptible. increase in the sheet cop
per business, also, as is shown by a
larger demand on the smelters and
redneries foE cake, ethe form in. which
copper is cast preparatory for roll
ing. The demand for wire bars,
though slightly better than it was, is
'stilf very small.
''I'hsar Of q: number of copper pro-
ducefs wh6a have sold their surplus
copper, and also considerable for de-
livery two and three months ahead.
There arei still some lots of a few
million pounds each which have not
been disposed of, but this copper is
being held for higher prices.
The situation as a whole is i'm
proved, and the prospect is good that
all the smelters will be running
again within a few months and sell
ing their entire, output of copper at
IA to Is cents per pound. Between
now and that time, however, the price
may advance above 16 cents tenn
porarilY.
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Saw Mill Force Cut.

The Arizona Copper company has
reduced its force at the Clifton saw
mill to the extent of ten men. Dur
ing the past few months about six
teen men have been employed at the
mill. This was an extra large force
and the supply of mining timbers has
been worked up far ahead of the de-
mand. Since the curtailment of de-
velopment. work the demand for min
ing timbers has diminished from so to
go cars per month to 30 or 40. At
that ratio the company now has
about two or three months supply on
hand and the present force will be
able to turn out enough +imbers to
keep the mines going at their pres
ent capacity.
The copper era., 1908-02-13
CLIFTON S, MORENCI a.
First Baseball Game of the Season Goes
to Clifton.

On last Sunday afternoon the Mo-
renci baseball team came to Clifton
and crossed bats with the local team,
which resulted in a most exciting
contest. 1t was the first game of the
season and the spectators did not ex-
pect real professional game, how
ever, at the end of the ninth inning
the score stood to 4, and it took the
tenth inning to decide the contest.
The game started promptly at 2:30,
with Bert Moore officiating. Both
sides were retired in the first inning
with a goose-egg. In the second
Clifton Jumped two runs, while Mo-
renci met the same fate as in the
first. In the third both teams egged
and in the fourth Morenci tied the
score by making two runs to Clifton's
none. Morenci then took the lead in
the sixth inning by piling up two
scores, which record remained until
the eighth, when Clifton tied by max
ing two runs. 1t was lucky tie as
both teams failed to score in the
ninth. 1t was beyond doubt as good
bal game as will be seen on the
local diamond this season, and. as it
was the opening game, it is reason
able to predict that we are going to
have some good ball games this year.
Both teams have excellent material,
and with practice can play a good
article of ball.
Leonard Brock caught good game
for the local team and Estes pitched
a creditable game for five innings.
While he was at himself he had the
Morenci boys on his string, but he is
not in shape and weakened when the
visitors landed on him for few runs.
Barclay succeeded him and his pitch
ing was too much for the Hill city
chaps. Kearns caught fine game
for the visitors and the old time ball
player and pitcher, Ashley, did the
twirling for the first five innings. He
is not in good trim, hut succeeded in
holding the locals down to few hits.
He was succeeded by the oldest player
on the Morenci team, Mcclellan, who
limbered up his old wing and passed
the boys such crooked missiles that
they could not place them safely.
Each team secured a total of seven
hits, seven of the Morenci boys get
ting one each. On the Clifton team
Joe Deck came in for one hit, Barclay
got three singles and Evans led the
batting with three two-base hits.
1t was strictly gentlemen's game
and the boys started the right kind
of ball to capture the fans. No
squabbling with the Jump and no Grip
ping of players. Morenci was much
stronger than was expected, and with
the presence of Billy O'Brien land
Harlow Brubaker, who are both at
Morenci, Sundays game might have
been quite different.
Now that the game has been started
the fans should show their apprecia-
ton of the sport and encourage the
boys by attending the games. The
following is the score.
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RESOLUTIONS.

WHEREAS, God in His infinite wis
dom and mercy has removed from ouI
midst our beloved sister Muriel Love.
Joy Wright.
RESOLVED, That in her death Ores.
cent Temple No. 10, Pythian Sisters
is deprived of one its most devote ed
members-who so faithfully labored-
that by her example and beautiful
personality, we have been given an
insight in the highest disqualification
of true Pythian Sisterhood.
That we bow in humble submission
all things for the best. and that we
work among US, and we will ever bear
in memory her loving fellowship.
May the record of her life be a
sweet memory and blessed consola-
ton to her bereaved ones; may it
urge us on to duty, and nobler things
find Judgement in our hearts thus de-
monstrating, Though dead she yet
speaketh."
We extend to all her loved ones
our sympathy, commencing them to
our Heavenly Father. For her who
is departed we confidently say sail is
we'll" feeling that upon the approach
of death she could say:
Though from out the bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far.
I hope to see my Pilot face TO face
When have crossed the bar.
PEARL ROBSON HILL
MARIE JOHNSTON BAYLOR
LULA YORKE TERRELL
Committee.
Clifton, Ariz., February IL, 1908.
The copper era., 1908-02-13
PoL1rICs in the democratic ranks

POLITICS in the democratic ranks
S beginning to leak out and prospec-
sstiye candidates are circulating among
party leaders to find out where they
are at. Some of them are not meet
ing with as much encouragement as
was expected and prospects are not
very good for the reelection of many
of the present incumbents. The sys-
tenn of holding county offices from
term to term is rapidly being abol-
ished in Graham county and after a
man has served the public two terms
the people feel that another good
man should be given a chance. In
that manner the county will always
have good officers. Another system
for the best interests of the county
is to keep the county offices evenly
divided between the republicans and
democrats. Let both parties nomi-
mate good men and then let the peo-
pie decide by ballot who they want.
The republicans will put into the
field this fall ticket that will COM
mand the support of the people of the
county as men and not as strictly
party representation.
The copper era., 1908-02-13
Notice of Application for Letters Of Ad.
ministratiOn for POSTING.

In the Probate Court in and Tor the
County of Graham, Territory of
Arizona. az.
In the Matter of the Estate of Henry
Collins, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
Rosa Collins has filed with the Clerk
of this Court petition, praying for
Letters of Administration of the
Estate of Henry Collins, deceased, and
that Monday the 24ti. day of
February, 1908, at 10 O'Clock a. m. of
said day, being a day of a irregular term
of this Court, to-wit of the January
term, 1908, at the Court room of said
Court, in the Court House at Solo
knoxville, Territory of Arizona, in
the said County of Graham, has been
set for hearing said petition. when
and where any person interested may
appear and show cause why the said
petition should not be granted.
Dated February 10th, 1908.
THEO. SHIRLEY, Clerk.
F. B. LAME, Atty.
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Documents Filed For Record.

r. G. MuFillo and wife to w. J..
Grant, billsof sale, 80, dwlg. at Met
calf on A. g, Co.'S, lot No. ass.
Manual Carrasco locate 1 placer
claim in Copper mt. dist mi. sw
from Morenci.
Stephen James. files proof of labor
on claim in Stanley Butte dist.
A. G. McAlister and wife to Joe
Niccum, deed, $3.50, lot 10, blk. 4.
Hills add, Clifton.
J. Weinberger and F.. J. Elliott to
j. M. Ormsby, assignment of con-
tract, 81, contract between National
Mining Exploration Co. and A. G.
Smith. -il i = sl,-- --ra
Geo. w! Phillips files proof of
labor on Claim in Ash Peak dist.
G. W. Jordan to Walter H. Chesser,
bill of sale, 1885,. i int. in Richelieu
saloon, Clifton. ''-.<.l 7ii.
Fred L. Buckner ct alilocate 3
claims in Greenlee dist.
|. A. M. Crozier and wife to J. H.
Spoon, deedS S25OO, Mt Sc, 80, 8 S, 81 e.
L H. Knapp files proof of labor on
| claim in Copper net. dist.
Dell NJ. Potter files proof of labor
on 10 claims in Greenlee dist.
Albert A, Schwerin and wife to A.
G. McAlister, deed, 800, lots 6, 7, 8,
20, blk. 2, Parks add, Solomonville.
Geo. j. Hatch and wife to Fannie
L. Bailey tor herself and as trustee
etc, deed, $1,000, part of tract in ne
cor. NV ne, "a, I s.. 26 e.
Julia. 81. Pitt files attachment VS..
S. j. Forbesss2O25 and levy upon lots
50, 65 and 43 in San Francisco TWINS.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

= Coke, coal and mine equipment are
being shipped to Cananea, Sonora, by
way of Naco over the Southwestern
says. an: Ell. Paso dispatch. Twelve
hundred cars of freight have been
shipped to the Greene-Cananea com.
pany, during the past month, for
the use of the mines and smelters.
This is taken to indicate that the
copper company is making many i'm
provements, and resumption is ex-
pected by March 1. Much of the
material being shipped to the Sonora
camp is fuel and machinery ordered
besore the shutdown and which the
roads were unable to deliver during
the rush of business. At Cananea
everything is quiet, little work of any
kind being done other than pumping.
. The great question constantly before
. the ma Enlargement is the reduction in
cost. Thefeatures which principally
contributed; to the Accomplishment
zof this, =willsbe- a reduction in wages
and general expense.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

F. L. lander, representing the
Union Health and Accident Co. OF
Denver, arrived in Clifton this week
for the purpose of establishing an
agency in Clifton. The company
offers the best protection of anything
in the sick and and accident line and
has the reputation of paying its
claims. The agency has been been
placed with Mat Danenhaner. Those
who are looking for good accident
and health insurance should investi-
gate this proposition.
The copper era., 1908-02-13
Gard nf ThankS

To the kind friends and neighbors
who so willingly assisted US during
the sickness and death of our beloved
one, Henry Collins, we wish to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks, assuring
them that their kindness will never
be forgotten.
MRS. HENRY COLLINS
Mr.. AND MRS. ASA MILLER
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN BINGHAM
The copper era., 1908-02-13
Notifications fnr Grazing PERMITS.

Notice is hereby given that all APP
plications for permits to Craze cat
tie, horses hogs, sheep and goats
within the Black Mesa (south) Nation
al Forest during 1.-The season of 1908,
must be filed in my Office at Springer
Vile, Arizona1 on or before February
20, 1908. Full Information in regard
to the grazing fees to be charged,
and the blank forms to be. used in
making application will be furnished
upon request. d. G. MARTIN,
Acting Supervisor.
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DOUGLAS has taken the laureis from

DOUGLAS has taKen the laurels from
the Clifton Morenci district in the
way of reducing wages. Last week
the FL Paso and Southwestern rail-
road reduced common laborers around
z the shops to eighty cents per day, a
s reduction of one-third. The cut af-
; fected Mexican laborers only and the
old men quit their jobs. The vacan-
cies were soon filled by men-who were
out of employment and were willing
to work for beans. There is some
difference of opinion, but it is safe to
say that at that price they will not
+ be ableto buy beans. This district is
not the only place in which common
labor is low, although it has been
given thatreputation. The Mexicans
3 as rule are paid much better wages
in this section than in any other coun-
try where they are employed on a
large scale.
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SOUTH CLIFTON has been in dark

SOUTH CLIFTON has been in dark
ness long enough and some good pub
lie spirited citizen shonld circulate a
petition and raise funds to provide
street lights. The lights are already
in place and all that is required is
the cost of the electricity. Lights
would be a great convenience to the
residents of that section of town.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

CLIFTON was visited this morning
with a pleasant snow, which melted
almost as fast as it fell. 1t was gen.
eral and will be of much. benefit to
the farmers and cattlemen. Judging
from appearances it would seem
most probable that we will have a
late Spring this year.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

W. G. Davis has opened a new
blacksmith shop on Hills fiat opposite
the S. & S. bottling works. Mr..
Davis has had considerable experience
in the blacksmith line ana will be
glad to attend to the wants of the
The copper era., 1908-02-13

- Nit Simms and wife, of Solomon
vile, arrived Saturday night and
spent a few days here visiting his
brothers, Minor and Jesse, and their
families. Mr.. Simms is Graham
county's popular recorder, which
position he has held the past three
terms. Since leaving Clifton he has
become quite politician but says
that he will; not be in the race for
anything this election. He has made
the county an excellent officer. He
has not yet decided whether or not
he will return to Clifton after the
expiration of his term.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

The board of supervisors at it's
last meeting settled the question of
road overseer for the Clifton district
by appointing WIN. whipple to the
positions Mr.. Whipple is an old resi-
dent of Clifton, and while all the
candidates for appointment are good
men, the board could not have made
a better selection. Under the super
vision of Mr.. Whipple the roads in
this district will receive much at
tention.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

The Advocate plant was removed
and stored in the S. & S. bottling
works building this week. Editor
Kane and wife left tor the valley,
where he will engage in the farming
bllsiuess.
The copper era., 1908-02-13
ADVERTISING RATES.

Local notices II cents per word each inser-
ion.
Obituary Notices over II lines and Cards Of
Thanks charged for at the regular rates.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

I am carrying complete line of
picture mouldings and can frame up
your pictures on short notice. Leave
your orders at Risdon Studio.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

For a fine juicy steak, leave orders
with the Clifton Meat and Cold Stor-
age company.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

New garden seeds, flower seeds,
etc, a large. variety at A. G. drug
department.
The copper era., 1908-02-13

HOUSE FOR RENT-Four room house
at Riverside. for rent. Electric
lights, fine location. Apply at Smith
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on No. 2, Waxahachie, who renewed
for the Enterprise and the Dallas
News.
D. P. Ely on Waxahachie said if
| should chance to come into his
neighborhood he would show me a
good place to camp and fine fish
ing place. Now that is what | call
genuine hospitality.
The weather permitting, presume
corn planting will be the chief oc-
cupation of the farmers this week
though many of them are done and
some corn is up and doing well. The
small gra;n crop PROSPECTS are prob
ably the best for several years.
1t rained two days last week
was sick the balance of the time and
do not feel very gay now, so will
close. BILL COX
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City Election.

Notice is hereby given, that in ac-
cordance with the law governing the
election Of city officers, there will
be held an election in the city of
Waxahachie, Texas, ON the 18th day
Of April, which is the first Tuesday
in April, 1908, for the purpose of
electing the following officers for
said city, to-wit:
One alderman in Ward Number
One, one alderman in Ward Num-
Der Two, one alderman in Ward
Number Three, a city tax collector
and assessor, city secretary, city
marshal, city attorney and city
treasurer.
Ward No. One embraces all that
part of the city Of Waxahachie which
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WHAT is WRONG?
Many People in Waxahachie Are
asking That Question of Late.

MANY IeOpIe III "dAdldCLIc are
Asking That Question of Late.
Within the last few weeks more
reo' lie in Waxahachie than usual
have been complaining of sneezing
hts, tickling in the throat, stoppage
OF the nose, coughing spasins, rails
ing of mucous, droppings in the
throat and offensive breath, and
have asked themselves: What is the
matter?"
The trouble comes from catarrh,
and unless they take immediate
steps to remedy their condition, the
disease will increase and spread
through the delicate mucous men,
brane that lines the air passages, re-
sulting in chronic disease.
At the first symptom of catarrh,
Hyomei should be used. Hood & Cur
lin sell it under a guarantee to re-
fund the purchase price of S1.00 for
the complete outfit to anyone who
is not satisfied with the results. You
certainly can afford to use Hyomei
under an offer like this. Get it now
and be cured of catarrh 299
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lies and is situated south of Main
street.
Ward No. 2 embraces all that part
of the city of Waxahachie which
lies and is situated north of Main
street AMI east OF Washington, Col
lege and Brown streets.
Ward No. 8 embraces all that part
of the city of Waxahachie which
lies and is situated north of Main
street and west of Washington, Col
lege and Brown streets.
The election in Ward No. 1 will
be held in what is known as the
"Old Wyatt Office" on East Main
street, and J. F Wyatt shall be the
presiding officer at said voting box.
The election in Ward No. 2 will
be held at Roy Connally's Grocery
store on the East Side of College
street, AMI II. M Rhodus will be the
presiding officer at said voting box
The election in Ward No. will
be held at the City Hall on Main
street, and J. M. Lancaster will be
the presiding officer at said voting
box.
Witness my hand, this the 5th
day of March, 1908.
PERRY S ROBERTSON,
Mayor of the CITY of Wayahachie
Texas. 29S