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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
EVIDENCE
IN BISHOP ARSON CASE

Trinidad, Colo, Dec. 21.-Sensation-
al evidence has been brought out IN
the preliminary hearing of G. NJ Bfsh-
on. a wealthy wallpaper man, charged
with arson.
Fire Chief Robert Dausherty de-
scribed i ndetai fire in livery
barn adjoining the Bishop property,
January 6, 1907, and also the fire In
the Bishop building which was sup
posed to have caught from the livery
barn blaze. He swore the fire in the
livery barn was in the middle of the
hay NOW and 20 feet or more from the
chimney flue, and that the fire in the
Bishop building was in the interior
and at such point that it would have
been impossible for it to catch from
the livery barn fire, which was also
in the interior up to the time the
Bishop fire was discovered.
c. A. Sterling was called. Sterling
was in the employ of Bishop at the
time of the fire and told of con-
versation he had with Bishop shortly
after the fire, stating that Bishop told
him he had placed candle in a box
OF cotton saturated with gasoline, and
that it was so arranged that it would
not start until the livery barn blaze
was well under way.
Sterling also produced letter pur-
porting to have been written by Bish-
op, in which it is alleged the latter
proposed plan to start branch wall
paper store at Des Moines N. NJ, a
small town on the Colorado & South,
ern. about 40 miles south of here, -
then burn the place for the insuf
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
ROSWELL WANTS NEW
FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Roswell, N. NJ, Dec. 21.-Active
agitation for the adoption of the COM
mission form of government here has
been under way for some time and
is now taking form in the prepara-
tion of legislation which will be pre-
sented to the next assembly looking
to law which will allow the people
to adopt the commission system
should they desire to do so.
w. d. McBee Of Clovis, the coun-
cilman-elect for this district, in an
interview here last week, declared
himself in favor of the commission
plan at the option of the people, and
said he desired the provisions Of the
law extended to all classes Of cities
and towns and not to cities of the
first class as has been propose.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
IRRIGATION co. ASKS
FOR AN INJUNCTION
The Animas LaPlata and San Juan
Canal Company Wants to Be Re-
lieved From Taxes.

An important law suit has been COM
menced by Abbott & Abbott attorn-
eys at law, for the Animas, LaPlata
and San Juan Irrigation Canal COM
pany of Snn Juan county to enjoin the
collection of taxes against the canal
company amounting to $4,000 for the
years 1904-S inclusive The action is
brought against the collector, prose
cutting attorney and board of county
commissioners of San Juan county un-
der special territorial statute ex-
empting such property from taxation
for a series of years after the COM
mencement of work upon a canal or on
the commencement of extensions and
engagements.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
SERIOUS ACCIDENTS
TO TWO IN DUKE CITY

Albuquerque, Dec 21.-Two bad ac-
cidents occurred here Sunday. Edward
McNeese, who came here recently
from the east, while walking hurriedly
along the street ran with great force
against a large splinter of board rail-
ing. The man is injured internally and
may not recover.
Linn L. Collins, timekeeper at the
Santa Fe shops was painfully injured
while hunting in the vicinity of Bear
canon. In some manner the loaded
weapon he was carrying was discharg
ed, the full charge taking effect in
the forearm. 1t is feared he will lose
his hand and possibly portion Of
his forearm.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
THE ROSWELL ROUTE
FORMALLY INAUGURATED

Roswell n. NJ, Dec. 21.-Ceremon-
les were held Saturday in celebration
of the beginning of construction OF
the Altus, Roswell and Ell Paso rail
road
Mayor Granville A. Richardson
turned over the first shovel full OF
dirt and made an address congratulate
ing the citizens of southeastern New
Mexico upon the start of the enter
prise. He christened the new railroad
The Roswell Route and obtained
from it's president, Edward Kennedy,
the promise that this will be the name
that will appear upon the rolling
stock
The city of Roswell has contribut-
e da bonus of 100000, which is now
on deposit here. The completion of
the new road will give to the Pecos
valley of New Mexico new outlet
for farm and other products.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
NO CHANCE FOR THAW
IN HABEAs CORPUS CASE

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 21.-Harry
K. Thaw, slayer of Stanford White,
who is now confined in the state hos
pital for the criminal insane at Mat
teawan, N. Y, cannot be taken to
Pittsburg to testify nthe bankruptcy
proceedings, according to a decision
handed down today by the United
States circuit court of appeals in this
city. Whether the case will be taken
to the United States supreme court
is not known here. The decision af-
firms the action of Judge Young in
the United States court for the west
ern division Of Pennsylvania, sitting
at Pittsburg, who quashed the writ
Of habeas corpus on the superintend-
ent Of the Matteawan asylum.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
EXPRESSED REGRET FOR
HIS BROTHERS. RASH ACT

Flushing, N. Y, Dec. 21.-Exidence
that Thornton J. Hams expressed re-
gret for the act of Captain Peter G,
Hams, his brother, in the shooting Of
w. S. Annis, and that he had been
endeavoring for some time to prevent
the killing, was drawn out on cross
examination Of Charles Roberts, a
member Of the Bayside Yacht club
The witness told clear story Of the
shooting, supplying many details Of
the killing not testified to by any pre-
vious witness.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
BROTHER CHARLES
is AFTER HIS JOB
Opens Headquarters for His Fight
Against Foraker In State
of Ohio,

Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 21-Charles
P. Taft left today for Columbus to
open headquarters from which to car
ry on his contest for the Office OF
United States Senator to succeed Sen
ator Foraker. Mr.. Taft declared that
there is no truth in the stories that
President Roosevelt is opposed to his
candidacy, and the latter's denial
should be accepted as final. He would
not talk on the reported break be-
tween President-elect Taft and Con-
gressman Burton, who is also candi-
date for the senatorshiD.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
WARSHIPS SENT TO
VENEZUELAN COAST
United States Will Watch the Situa-
ton in South American Re-
public.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 21.--A special
dispatch from Fortress Monroe today
says: "The United States battleship
Maine, flagship of the third squadron,
of the new Atlantic fleet, with Rear
Admiral Arnold aboard, sailed today
under sealed orders for the South,
presumably bound for Venezuela. The
armored cruiser North Carolina sails
today for Charleston bay. The cruiser
Montana is expected to sail Wednes-
day to ioin with the North Carolina.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
COLORADO BROKER tS.Ss
DIES OF HIS WOUNDS

New York, Dec. 21.-Harry B. Suy-
dam, the curb broker who was shot
last Saturday by John c. Lumsden.
an inventor, died at the hospital to.
day. Llmsden is under arrest, The
shooting, which was witnessed by hun
dreds of brokers on the curb market.
which is directly in front Of Suydams
office, is said to have been the out
growth Of dispute over payments
for stock in a company which was
organized to handle one Of Lumsdens
Inventions Mt
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
PORTUGAL HAS SCANDAL
OF ROYAL PROPORTIONS

Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. 21.-The new
ly elected municipal court has un-
earthed a big scandal in the city's
account. Over seven million dollars
have disappeared Former monarch
ial councillors admit Irregularities, but
lay the blame upon the government,
which they say, Illegally took the
city's money
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
MAY BE TRAIN RoBHER.

Portland, Ore, Dec. PA man sus-
pected Of being one Of the three rob-
bers who held UP the Oregon Rail
way and Navigation westbound pas
senger train a few miles from Port
land Thursday night last. was arrested
in this city last night BY Red Cloud
detectives.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
Cotton Ginning Report.

Washington, Dec. 21-A total Of
Ii, ,S92,115 running bales of cotton gin
ned from the growth Of 1908 to Dec
ember Is against 9,2S4,O7O same date
last year was announced BY the census
bureau in it's report today
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-21
TAFTS ARE DOMlcILED
IN A SOUTHERN TOWN

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 21.--President-
elect Taft and family took possession
Of the Terret cottage at noon today,
from the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas, where they had been guests
since their arrival there. Mr. Taft
spent the morning on the golf links
He had no visitors from outside the
rifx, tHd H8Aa838N sN#t a8{GN s358s NfYS@#4f
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
Notice of Sale of Property.

In The District Court of The United
States, For The Fifth Judicial Dis
trict of Arizona.
In the Matter of S. J. Forbes, Bank
rupt.
TO the Creditors of S. J. Forbes, of
Clifton, in Graham County. and Dis
trict aforesaid, Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that F. w.
HerZke, the trustee of the estate of
). J. Forbes, a bankrupt, has made
report as such, and has been ordered
to sell the property of said bankrupt,
which is hereinafter briefly described
and that be will sell the same at pub
lie auction 10 the highest bidder, at
the store buitu NC of sid >. J Forbes,
on Chase creek, IN Chiffon. Ora ha IN
County. ArIZ.ud, on Move mbrr 10th,
1913. at IL O'CLOCK III the forenoon,
except two placer claims herein
named which will be sold at private
sale.
The following is a brief description
of the property which will be offered
for sale at public auction: Lots 43,
- and % of San Francisco Townsite,
in Clifton, Graham County, Arizona;
the Micawbtr patented mine. situated
at MoreEci, in Graham County, Ari-
IONA.
That up to 10 O'Clock a. m. on No
vember. 1908, bids will be received on
the following, tO-wit: the Big Rock
and the Rocky Flat patented placer
mining claims, situated in Clifton,
Arizona, which will be sold at priva lie
sale to the highest cash bidder there
for.
No liens exist against said property.
Dated October 10Th. 1908.
f. w. HERZKE, Trustee.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
Chambers Qualification as a Lawyer.

1t is highly desirable that voters
shall know the history of men they
vote for, for such an important Office
as District Attorney. The advantage
to the taxpayers of having a fully
competent district attorney amounts
to thousands of dollars in a single
year. A blunder by the district at
torney in a single indictment or in
the preparation of a single case often
costs the county many hundreds of
dollars; while the accuracy of his adj
vice to the supervisors and 9th er Off
GERS is of inestimable Importance.
William r. Cha bers, the Republi-
can candidate, was born in Champaign
County, Illinois in 1873, and was
reared on a farm. He has had the
very finest educational advanta ges
that the United States affords. After
passing through the common schools.
he was graduated with high credit
from the high school of Urbana, Hi
nois, in 1889, the youngest member of
his class and from the University OF
Illinois in 1893, again the youngest
member of class of 20. He was
graduated from the great Law School
of the University of Michigan in 1896
He began the practice of his pro-
fession as a lawyer in Champaign,
Illinois in 1896, but in 1897 removed
TO Danville, Illinois where he was
engaged in successful practice for
ten years. His practice grew until
it extended into the Federal Court of
the Southern and Eastern Districts
of Illinois as well as the State Courts.
In January 1907, by reason of d break
of health, Mr.. Chambers was com
PEELED to seek dry climate, and
therefore removed to Arizona. Since
then he has been Clerk of the District
Court at Sulomonville. He has re-
gained complete health and proposes
to remain in Arizona. He was adj
mitted TO practice law in this Terri
tory by the Supreme Court in NOvem-
Der. 1907.
Mr.. Chambers most nota BILE achieve
ment in the criminal courts, was his
successful defense of Biddle, charged
with completely in the Danvile riots
of 1903 OF fifteen men tried on this
charge but three were acquitted, Mr..
Chambers client being one of the
three.
Mr.. Chambers is a married man,
having married Miss Ida j. Spencer
in Chicago in 1904.
By education and professional eX-
perlence, MIR. Chambers is qualified
for the office of district attorney of
this county in an unusually high
degree. His experience as clerk OF
the district court has given him a
knowledge of the statutes of Arizona
ard n acquaintance with the met hods
of practice in the courts of this Terri
tory which put him on an equality
with the oldest practicinnerS.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
Notice of Application For Letters of
Administration.

In the Probate Court in and for the
County of Graham, Territory of
Arizona.
In the Matter of the Estate of Nor
ris Rabenowitz, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Ella
Rabrnowitz has filed with the clerk
of this court d petition, praying for
letters of administration on the
estate of Morris RabenowitZ, de-
ceased, and that Thursday the 9Th
day of November, 190S, at 10 o'clock
a. m. of said day. being day of
regular term of this court, to-wit, of
the October term, 1905, at the court
room of said court, in the court house
at SOlomonville, Territory of Ari-
IONA, in said County of Graham, has
been set for hearing said petition,
when and where any person inter
ested may appear and show cause
why the said petition should not be
granted.
Dated October 10Th, 1908
1929 THEO. SHIRLEY, Clerk.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
THE TICKETS.
For the Benefit of All Concerned the
Era Prints the Three Tickets.

AS a matter of news the ERA prints
the following county tickets for the
benefit of the general public, who
might want to know who the various
candidates are. AS this is a county
business and a matter of much inter
est to the taxpayer and citizen, prop
er consideration should be given each
candidate who is asking the support
of the voters.
REPUBLICAN.
Delegate to Congress, Ralph Cam
eron.
Council, Dick Franz.
Assembly, Peter Andarsan.
Assembly. Geo. II. Crosby.
Probate Judge, Jas. Wakefield.
District Attorney, w. r. Chamber
Sheriff, a. A. Anderson.
Treasurer, Tom Smith.
Recorder, H. c. Layton.
School Supt., w. r. Rhoads.
Surveyor, John Nash.
Supervisor, Henry Hill.
Supervisor, J. A. Mack.
DEMOCRATIC.
Delegate to Congress, NJ. y Smith.
Council, John r. Hampton.
Assembly, w. w. Pace.
Assembly. Phil Merrill.
Probate Judge, Z. S. Bunch.
District Atty a. G. McAlister.
Sheriff, w. E. Spaw.
Treasurer, j. d. Williams.
Recorder, d. H. Claridge.
School Supt., j. A. Woods.
Surveyor, Lamar Cobb.
Supervisor, Jud Webster.
Supervisor, H. J. Dowdle.
SOCIALIST.
Delegate to Congress, J. D. Cannon.
Council, H. f. Kane.
Assembly, Lorenzo Watson.
Assembly, w. T. Benson.
Probate Judge, j. 5. Waddell.
District Attorney, blank.
Sheriff, J. w. Kline.
Treasurer, w. G. Neece.
Recorder, Walter DoLdna.
School Supt., blank.
Surveyor, S. E. Bailey.
Supervisor, G. w. Williams, Sr.
Supervisor, J. S. McFate.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

RALHH CAMERON visited Clifton
for the third time last Monday even
ing for the purp pose of addressing The
public. He had with him Hon. Joe
Morrison, of Bisbee, Hon. John B
Wright, of Tucson, and Hon. H. V.
Anaya, of Tucson, who each deliv-
cred interesting addresses, the latter
gentleman making his address in
Spanish. In addition to these gentle
men Refugio Murrillo, 4 leading
Mexican of Metcalf, also addressed
the Spanish people. The rally was
another frost like the last one, which
several of the democratic news
papers crowed about, Prettyman's
opera house building being crowded
to such an extent that there was
hardly standing room. If a crowded
house is what the opposing papers
call frost, then Ralph certainly had
one Monday evening. Only matters
pertaining to the wonderful record
of Mark Smith during the past
twenty years were discussed, and old
timers in this county seemed to re-
member something about the facts
when they were brought out by Mr..
Wright wh1 is beyond doubt one of
the most convincing speakers in the
territOrV
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
". R. Chambers for District Attorney.

The ERA is just in receipt of the
following letter from NJ. w. Thomp-
son. Judge of the fifth judicial Cir
cult, with headquarters in Danville,
Illinois. Mr.. Chambers formerly re-
sided at Danville and as he has been
in this county the past few years,
the editor of the ERA wrote a letter
to Judge Thompson regarding Mr..
Chambers ability as lawyer:
To the Editor of the Copper Era.
Dear Sir:-I s,m just in receipt of
your favor of the 10Th inquIring
about w. r. Chambers, of Solomon
vile, Arizona, and will say that for
several years Mr.. Chambers was an
active member of our bar, until ill
health resulting from overwork and
close application to lis law practice,
compelled him to leave this climate.
Mr.. Chambers is a lawyer of pro
nounced ability, and if his health
permits him to devote himself to his
profession, will III my judgment
make d signal success. His practice
/ here was general, comprising all the
varied lines of litigation. He is
close observer and hard student,
well eduacted and honest. Mr..
Chambers comes of family of the
highest integrity and standing, and
his reputation is above reprOa Oh.
His legion of friends here wish him
health and success. He deserves any
thing he asks, and no one will ever
be ashamed of having helped him.
Very truly,
NJ. w. THOMPSON,
Judge Of 9Th Judicial Circuit of Ill.
For RENT room cottage in East
Clifton, electric lights. Apply to
Mrs. w. a. Pitt, Central Hotel.
Furnished rooms for rent-First-
class in every respect. Apply to Mrs.
NJ. Reardou, East side.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

THE ERA would like to ask the old
line democrat, who has been voting
it straight all his life, what he would
do if he wanted to hire d man to work
for him? Would you hire man just
because he was d democrat whether
he could do the work or not? Not ir
d thousand years. Then why don'r
you use the same judgment in hiring
your county officers. The employ
ment of county officers is a more
serious matter, because you hire them
for two years. Now, why not get
down to business, and be reasonable.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

THE voters of Graham county are
sharpening their shears for use next
Tuesday, when they will express
themselves in such a manner as to
settle for at least two years all differ
ences of opinion as to who are the
strongest candidates. Some of the
candidates are so Certain of victory
that when they wake up Wednesday
morning they will find that it has all
been a dream
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

MARK SMITH has accepted an in
vitation to 90 to Indiana and Other
states to make campaign speeches
for William Jennings BRYAN. Marx
is probably of the opinion that h,
has such a cinch on the voters Of
this territory that he can leave
this field and work for the presinen-
tial candidate and still come out
with a nice fat majority, but after
the third of November he Will real
ize that his presence was very much
needed at home. Ashurst and sew
eral other leading democratic speak
ers are stumping the territory in
Marks behalf, but it is going the
limit when a candidate does not
think enough of his own race to stay
home and make it. If Mark car
make good in the states like he ha.
in Arizona, we feel sorry for Taft.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

THE Deming Headlight printing
plant was burned last week. The
origin of the fire was unknown an6
all material and books were lost. II
seems that the small papers of the
west are having a hot time during
the past few weeks.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

DUNCAN is to have d couple OF
newspapers in the future, which de
monstrates the fact that the valley
city is coming to the front rapidly.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

Sylvanite now has a newspaper, and
of course the camp has taken the
right kind of start.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

For Council
G. A. Franz. Clifton
For Assembly.
Geo. H. Crosby, Jr.......-..-.-.-.----.- Stafford
Peter Andersen. .................-. .Solomonville
For Treasurer.
For Recorder.
Heber Layton. ........-.--.....-..-.....I Thatcher
For Probate Judge.
James Wakefield. .......-..... ......... Stafford
For School Superintendent.
W. H. Rhoads. SaiIOru
For Sheriff.
A. a. Anderson. -..-.---.- .--.--.---.---.'l fton
For District Attorney.
W. r. Chambers. -SolOmOnville
For Supervisors.
Henry HILL. ..Oliton
J. A. Mack. .........-... ...-......- Pima
For Surveyor.
John Nash .......-....:..-..-..:- .'.sahoro
For Justice of the Peace Clifton Precinct.
For Constable.
John ID. Patty.--- -..-------.-.----..----.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

Saturday night will be the night
for the mischief makers. Therefore
it will be a good idea for the property
owners to remove every detachable
article around their premises and
store it for safe keeping. Some of
the Halloween parties removed prop
erty last year that was never re-
covered. This kind of work is carry
d joke a little too far, and landlords
are ready for them this time.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

Mrs. Henderson has accepted a
psition with the Clifton theater and
in the future will do the singing.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
WHO'S
WHO

in the political world is question of much
moment just now, but there is another ques-
ton Of greater import-your health.
Many serious complications start from the
most trifling physical ailments. We preach .
often of the timely remedy-this is another
sermonette.
Why not come in TODAY and let us fix up a
family assortment of things for emergencies
you never realize the benefit of such
gency assortment until some time when you
need it-AND DON'T HAVE 1T.
Something to hand for all sorts Of accidents
and sudden pains in the night. Have every
thing labeled and put in a handy place for in
slant use. We can fix everything up just right
and it may prove big investment for you.
A. G.. DRUG DEPARTMENT
1T PAYS TO COME HERE FIRST
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

Furnished rooms for rent-First-
class in every respect. Apply to Mrs.
NJ. Reardou, East side.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29

The Pythian Sisters netted a neat
sum from the entertainment at the
Empire Theatre last Thursday even
ing. The sisters desire to thank the
management of the theatre and those
who patronized the entertainment,
thus assisting in making the affair
success.