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THE NEW ENGLAND

Alex Veitch, general manager of
the New England company, visited
Clifton the past two weeks and de-
parted Wednesday for California.
Mr.. Veitch informed an ERA repre-
sentative that the company would
soon open up in full blast and become
a permanent shipper. The expenses
of the company have been decreased
materially in all lines and new ma
chinery will be installed. A 60-horse-
power air compressor has been or
dered for the Autietam shaft and
when installed air drills will take the
place of hand work. This will be d
great saving to the company as the
ground is exceedingly hard. The
company is now shipping ore from
this property and as soon as copper
takes rise the tonnage can easily
The copper era., 1908-02-20

THE Arizona and Shannon Copper
companies have made a wonderful
record the past few months. They
have managed to keep their outputs
at normal figures, even though they
reduced their forces to considerable
extent. Practically all new develop
ment work has been cut out tenn
porarily at the mines, with the ex-
ception of a few outside contracts.
1t is generally reported that the con-
tract system is fast winning favor
with the miners as they can make
more money than working straight
time, and at the same time create
big saving to the companies. The
contract system is satisfactory in
certain ground, where it is not neces-
sary that the ground should be broken
inst so
The copper era., 1908-02-20

THE return of so many old time
residents during the past few weeks
is convincing evidence that the Cliff
ton-Morenci mining district lacks a
great deal of being as quiet as other
mining camps throughout Mexico and
the southwest. Ell Paso, Douglas,
Bisbee, Globe and in fact all the lead
ing camps and cities are flooded with
idle men of all nationalities. During
the past ten days or two weeks the
companies operating in the Warren
district have added quite few men
to the mining forces. AT Douglas
the smelter outputs have been in
creased considerably, necessitating
the addition of more men. In addi-
tion to the cut in forces and hours
there has also been a reduction in
wages. The same plan was adopted
by the companies operating in this
district, but not on such an extensive
scale as elsewhere, therefore the cur
tailment has not been felt as much as
in other places. In the eastern
cities there are thousands of idle
people and many of them do not
know where the next meal is coming
from. Soup houses and free lunches
have become quite popular in the
cities of late.
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A Quiet Wedding Of Phoenix People.

Harland o. W1nslow and Miss Ida
May Ross were united in marriage at
Phoenix February 14th by Rev. Or
vile Coats at his residence, the cere-
mony being witnessed by a few
friends of the pastor, who were pres
ent. The wedding came in the
nature of a surprise to the many
friends of the young couple, though
many of them had anticipated that
it was to occur. before many moons
had passed, but they were not pre-
pared for the quiet and unheralded
event. Mr.. Winslow, who is the
secretary and treasurer of Goldberg
Bros. Co.. took his afternoon vacation
but it was not presumed that he
would deyote it to getting married.
The groom is well known in Phoe-
nix, having come here about three
years ago. He was at one time with
the ella Valley Bank & Trust Co. at
Clifton, and previous to his becoming
a citizen of Arizona, held high posi-
tions of honor and trust in the east.
| nc Is d udIlNC VI CT ulOHI. AS d
member of Goldberg Bros. he has
proved valuable addition to the
firm in their extensive business, and
has a large circle of friends who will
unite in extending congra tulations,
even though they were not taken in
to; his Il confidence nor their consent
first received. ;'@ . Fs.
The bride came to Phoenix from
Cincinnati about two years ago, and
is we'll respected and estimable
young lady, who has endeared her
self to her coterie of acquaintance
in this city. Being already engaged
in business here, it can be stated as
a foregone conclusion that Mr.. and
Mrs. Winslow will continue their
residence in Phoenix.-Republican.
New garden seeds, flower seeds,
etc, a large variety at A. G. drug
department.
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Resolutions of Coincidence and Sympathy

WHEREAS, Our dear friend and be-
loved schoolmate, NJ. Calder Emer-
son, has been taken from US into the
Great Beyond. .--f.-3
RESOLVED, That by his death the
high school has lost one of its most
promising students and the class of
'0S most esteemed member.
That his life though short has left
US beautiful and lasting lessons for
good and will ever be sweet memory
to all his schoolmates.
That as in school he stood first, so
now on his early promotion into the
larger life the class of '08 doubly ac-
cords him the highest place.
That the bereaved parents and
sister do not mourn alone but in
common bond of sorrow we are near
them and extend to them our heart
felt sympathy.
MARY K. LILIES
Eta MARTIN
MARY TERRELL
Committee.
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THE ERA is of the opinion that
there is going to be a whole lot OF
fun in Graham county during the
next campaign. There are not many
candidates in the field so far, but
there seems to be a large number OF
democrats willing to take chances.
So far the republicans haye been
rather quiet about announcing them
selves for Office, but the few republi-
cans in office have all made good
records and it is likely that they will
not lose any ground in the next race.
The entire county government, so
far as known, has been excellent the
past two years.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

A GENERAL stir-up seems to be
overtaking the Graham county news
papers and it is now hard to tell
where it will stop. The Bulletin has
changed management, the Advocate
has quit, the Journal has changed
hands, and now it is learned that the
Morenci Leader has been leased to a
new man who will take charge at
once. The change in the editor OF
the Leader was caused by the resig-
nation of Fred Cleaveland who will
reside in Phoenix in the future.
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Walkers Weekly Copper Letter

The price of copper is declining.
Lake is now about 1875 to 134 cents,
and electrototic- '13t to 134 cents per
pound. During the past ten days
there has been almost no new en-
qutries ftb~s consumers. Evidently
the Roosevelt message and the Taft
and Bryan speeches we're wet blank
cts for the reyiving confidence which
was making its, appearance in the
manufacturing world. Perhaps the
president is misunderstood; but how
ever that may be. his most recent
utterances and this sudden return of
chills and fever to the business and
financial centers are coincident.
A week or two ago there was every
reason to hope that the Washoe and
other big copper smelters would re-
sumo operations soon. At present
all that cana be said is that further
business developments must be
awaited. The prospect is that the
domestic consumption of copper will
continue very much restricted for
several months to come. 1t isihoped
that the foreign ; demand will be
large enough to take care of the sur
plus from our current volume of pro-
ductiop, which. it will be remember-
ed, is only go per cent. to 10 per cent.
of the capacity. of the combined
shelters of the country. -
At this writing the outlook is GER
tainly cheerlfss; but better times are
probably ahead. Only very brief
time will be required for a full recOv-
cry, after the pendulum starts to
swing the other way. Everything is
now dependent upon a resumption of
general activity, and this is awaiting
the return of,confidence.
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THE Solomonville Bulletin has
passed into the hands of a new editor
and in the future will be guided by
A. F. Malone, formerly connected
with the Morenci Leader. Mr.. Ma
lone is young man and has had a
considerable amount of experience
in the newspaper business and will
make good newspaper of the Bulle-
tin. The ERA wishes him success in
his new home.
The copper era., 1908-02-20
NEW YoRK-AR1zoNA COMPANY.


During the past few weeks the
mines of. the New York-Arizona Gold
& Copper company have been visited
by w. T. Newman, of Columbus, Ga,
one of the heaviest outside stock
holders in the company, and several
mining men from Michigan. They
were all taken over the claims of the
company, where they found rich
per. They were more than well
pleased with what they saw and are
of the opinion that with extensive
development the property of the
properties operating in that district,
will attract the attention of the out
side world. They returned to their
respective homes perfectly satisfied
with what they saw and will take
holo of the proposition of raising
funds with which to erect first-class
stamp mill. They were especially
pleased with the economical manner
in which the mines can be worked by
the tunnel system and are of the
opinion that there is now enough ore
in sight to keep the plant going long
enough to put the company on it's
feet financially. 1t is quite probable
that the visitors will arrange to as
sumo a controlling interest in the
company and manage it to suit their
own ideas. They took with them
many rich specimens from the claims
which they will exhibit to eastern
The copper era., 1908-02-20

The Sons of Hermann will give a
poverty masquerade ball at the
Casino on the evening of February
18th, to which the public is invited.
There will be no masks for rent or
sale at the Casino, hence those who
attend will be governed accordingly.
The price will be 80 cents for each
person and it is an excellent oppor-
tuuity for the girls to take advantage
of leap year blessings.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

George H. Dudley, general man
ager of the Standard Copper mines,
visited Clifton this week on business.
He reports that the Standard is max
ing its usual steady ore shipments to
the D. G. company at Morenci and
that the company is doing very well,
considering the low price of copper.
The mines are all looking we'll, but
there has been no recent important
strikes made. The Copper Center
and San Jose are being developed
and the former claim is doing nicely.
The Old Standard mine continues to
furnish its share of the shipping ore
and the workings are now gaining
considerable depth. There has been
a tremendous amount of high grade
ore extracted from this mine and
there must be a large body of ore
there somewhere; at least that is the
opinion of everyone who has ever
been connected with the property.
1t is possible that the company will
develop the San Jose claims from the
workings of the Standard. 1t seems
that this would be most wise plan
as the ore could be handled through
the Standard much cheaper than it
could be mined from the surface.
The vein could also be cut at depth
and the ore stopped from above. To
do this will require the expenditure
of considerable money, but if the ore
is there it is the only thing to do.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

THERE is new disease in exist
ence since the recent panic. 1t is
called "fnancialitis" and it is won
derful how it has spread in such a
short time. Newspaper men are very
susceptible to the disease.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

IN THE passing of G. E. Norman,
of Solomonville, Graham county has
lost one of her oldest legal men.
The Judge was true republican and
had many friends throughout the
county. He served one term as dis
trict attorney and was candidate
on the republican ticket last election
for the Office of probate judge.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

There are now about 500 men en-
ployed at the Shannon mines, which
is as many as has been employed at
any other time. The ore output of
the mines has been increased consid-
erably of late and it is reported that
more ore is being added to the re-
serve all the time. The incline is in
excellent running order and the
smelling plant is in fine trim await
ing the command of a higher price
Of copper. The Shannon has recent
ly made a wonderful showing in the
way of adopting itself to existing
conditions. Since the slump III cop
per expenses have been reduced ma
terially in every department and at
the same time the output of copper
has been Kept up to its usual
standard. With the amount of ore
the Shannon has in reserve and the
additional 700-ton furnace capacity
which is not now being used, there is
prospects for handsome increase in
the earnings of the company just as
soon as the price reaches the proper
place. Judging from the opinion of
prominent mining men copper will
soon be selling steadily at 10 or Is
cents per pound and if it does there
is going to be something doing with
the Shannon and the Clifton-Mo-
renci district in general.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

1t is reported from different sources
that several parties in the Morenci
district are preparing to make some
rich silver ore shipments. So far
nothing definite can be learned about
it, but it is likely that the news will
be made public when the returns are
received. Some of the ore is reported
to be exceedingly rich.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

THE time to advertise is when bust
ness is dull.
The copper era., 1908-02-20
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOrenci Dis.
trict and Surrounding Camps.

Some high gold assays have recent
ly been received from ore taken out
of the workings of the Gold Belt, but
the management is not talking very
much about it. The company is 60
ing right along with development
work on both the copper and gold
property.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

The regular annual meeting OF the
shareholders of the Clifton Water. &
Co. will be held at their
office in East Clifton at 10 a. m,
Monday, March End. 1908. IS
q. 3D.. G. "A. VANDORN, Sec'y. a.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

IMPROVEMENTS AT CORONADO NINE.
The A. G. com pany is making some
rather extensive Improvements at
the Coronado mine. A new powerful
within has recently been installed at
the top of the incline, which is the
longest in the world. Jack Hol-
man, who has done a considerable
amount of concrete work at Clifton
for the company, left yesterday
morning with a force of about twenty
men, who will be employed in putting
in the foundation for the machinery
of the new massive double compart-
ment hosting plant. The most of
the machinery has already arrived at
Clifton and was manufactured by the
Ell Paso Foundry and Machine COM
pany. The plant is strictly up to
date and it will be several months
before it can be put in place. 1t will
require considerable work and power
to raise the machinery up the long
hill to the Coronado mine. The
workings of the Coronado mine have
now reached a depth of about 800
feet and the ERA has not heard the
company say anything about closing
the mine on account of no ore. Phe
extensive new improvements indi-
cate that most satisfactory results
have been obtained at depth and
when the new hosting plant is In
stalled sinking will probably be ex-
tended to the 1000 or 15O0-Goot level.
1t will be remembered that deep min
ing in the Clifton Morenci mining dis
trict in early days received a black
eye by many mining experts, but the
companies have demonstrated this
opinion to be untrue. In fact it
seems that the ore gets better and
the bodies are more regular at depth
than on the surface. The Longfel-
low mine, which is one of the best
the A. c. company has, has proven
this statement and the same can be
said OF the Coronado. 1t might also
be said that the Coronado is beyond
doubt the best mine in the Clifton
Morenci district. 1t produces both
high and low grade copper glance
ores
The copper era., 1908-02-20

STREET lights are still a source OF
imagination in South Clifton.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

For a fine juicy steak, leave orders
with the Clifton Meat and Cold Stor-
age company.
The copper era., 1908-02-20
ADVERTISING RATES.

Local notices IL cents per word each inser-
ion.
Obituary Notices over II lines and Cards OF
Thanks charged for at the regular rates.
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be increased. A large Campbell
sinking pump will also be installed in
the Antietam shaft. Operations were
again resumed at the Copper King
mine this week and the ore bins above
Clifton are about filled with ore. The
ore is being extracted from the mine
under contract by F. II. Perry, who
is working quite force of men: Mr..
Perry is a good manager and will
make things hum around the mine.
Archie Morrison and Dan Lynch,
who are extensively interested in the
Celtic group of mining claims, which
adjoin A. c. and Shannon properties
at Metcalf, visited their ground Sum-
day last to investigate the extent of
the new strike which was made a
couple of weeks ago. A cross-cut was
run from the main shaft which open
ed up several veins of copper bearing
rock, but the main strike contains a
high percentage of copper, sulphur
and iron. They are of the opinion
work will mean that another good
shipper can be added to the district.
The Celtic property is now bonded by
the Copper Company of Arizona,
which is being promoted by Senator
Dorsey and other parties, and the ORR
ginal owners do not seem to care very
much whether the Senator takes it
over or not: Water has been en-
countered in the shaft and this will
deter sinking until small pump is
installed. The water will eventually
be an advantage to the working of
the property.
The copper era., 1908-02-20

New garden seeds, flower seeds,
etc, a large variety at A. G. drug
department.
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them strength and help them to resist
the disadvantages OF their Gust Omary
mode of living in order that they may
grow healthy and strong.
The camp is in the charge OF conf
mittee, OF which Miss l. 1. Russell is
chairman, and is supported partly By
the colored people of Washington who
contribute one half the expenses. while
the remaining nalf is given by the COM
nittee on summer outings Of the As
ISOLATED Charities.
The committee has already begun It's
system of taking those persons out car
riding who are unable TO benefit by a
visit TO Camp Good Will During the
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WILL VISIT HAWAII
TOINSPECl' HARBOR

Admiral Caps, chief Of the naval bu-
reau Of construction, left Washing
ton yesterday for san Francisco from
which port he Will sail with the fiees
Ju!y 70 inspect Pearl Harbor. Hawai-
ian Islands He Will determine In a
general way plans for the naval sta
ton on which millions Of dollars are 10
be expended by the Government. Later
he will De- followed by the chief OF the
bureau Of yards and docks for the same
purpose
The new naval station viii be the first
important step toward the realization
OF the plan suggested by Secretary Net
calf few days ago for the mainte-
nance OF a large Pacific feet. AS the
Secretary stated, before a feet can be
maintained iu the Pacific, docks and
stations must be erected. The Pearl
HarbOr station is but the beginning
When the channel IS dredged the great
landlockeG harbOr viii be large enough
20 accommodate all the vessels OF the
United States navy without their being
visible from the ocean
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
RAISES CLERKS PAY
Office Force Returns to Old
Scale in EfecI Before
February /.

The Southern railroad. according TO
an announcement made yesterday, viii,
July 1, increase BY 10 per cent the sal
aries and wages Of all of its Office force
This is a return 70 the original salary
scale paid prior to and during the worst
months OF the financial panic OF last
fall.
on February 1 a general order was
issued making a 10 per cent cut in the
salaries OF all indoor workers on the
road from President Finley himself
down.
The restoration OF the amount thus
cut or was hailed with JOY in the
Southern's offices in this city, and is
regarded as a sure indication Of the
Improvement in business conditions now
and confidence in the outlook for the
future.
Another reason advanced IS that the
road has effected such economies in its
operating expenses that IL can well
AFFORD 10 go back to the old salary
scale
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RIDES IN COFFIN
TO SHUT OUT AIR

FITCHBURG. Mass, June 27.-After
living for a year shut up in a room
where she refused 70 admit a breath
OF fresh air, Mrs William Tryon,
middle aged and wealthy. is now
on her way 70 Salisbury. y. g. en-
cased in a huge box with a glass
front.
For several months she has been
suffering from bronchitis and nerv-
Gus troubles. and she believes that
fresh air aggravates her condition
She is going South 10 find a warmer
climate.
Yesterday afternoon she entered the
box, the doors were closed. and she
was started South IN a baggage car.
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STOLEN BOY FOUND
WITH HIS MOTHER

BOSTON, June IA frantic hunt Ter
five-year-Old Francis Drake, who vas
kidnapped yesterday b. iwo men IN an
automobile from his grandmother
house at North Hampton. y h, vas
ended today by the discovery that the
boy is here in charge Of his mother
Mrs brakes attorney says that she
IS entitled 10 keep the boy and deter
mined 10 do so. Mrs. Drake declares that
the courts of Massachuse ITS ordered her
husband, Clifford S. Drake. who IS now
on his way here from Chicago. not 10
take the child outside Of this State.
and that when he sent the boy 10 Ne.g
Hampshire she had a legal right 10
bring him back.
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ROAD RESTORES SALARIES.

MOBILE, Ala. June 27--V4ce Presi-
dent Russell. OF The Mobile and Ohio
railroad, has issued an order that sal
aries, except those OF the president and
the vice president. shall be restored 70
what they were prior 70 March J.
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IROOUOIS FIRE HOSPITAL.

CHICAGO. June 27.--An emergency
hospital. a memorial 10 the victims
Of the Iroquois Theater fire. IS at
last 10 be given 20 the city The
building will be located at So Market
street, for which the city viii sign
ninety-nine-year lease The furnish
ing win be done by the IroQUois Me-
mortal Association. but the hospital
will be operated by the city.
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not yet been set. but IL looks as II the
little people OF Washington are 70 be
well taken care Of.
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Three Excursions Planned.

The first Of a series of three excUrs-
ions to Chesapeake Beach viii be given
July a. when the employees of the
Washington Navy Yard viii contribute
funds for a picnic FOR 200 children who
will be taken down there under the
auspices Of the Associated Charities
The dates Of the other excursions have
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Maud Is Happy.

One Of the oldest residents of the
camp is. Maud, an ;lmiable, obstinate
donkey. Maud is the children's friend
but she does as she pleases with them.
When Maud is hitched to her little
cart no amount of petting will persuade
her to move il she does not feel like
going, and no persuasion will make her
20 in the direction which does not seem
right to her. The. only Incentive which
viii make Maud move faster than
walk is 4 can OF stones shaken at her
side.
Maud is very happy in her home at
Camp Good VIII. She knows that every
summer the bright tents will go up On
the hillside, that the children will come
swarming to fill the tents. and that she
viii be the center Of their love and ad-
lniration. Almost every day she will
be hitched to her little cart and driven
to Brightwood. which is not quite a
lille from the camp There is nothing
the children enjoy more than to get
into the little cart and drive Maud over
TO Brightwood or over the hills sur
rounding the camp.
Out at Tuxedo, Nd mach activity
prevails This is the site of Camp
Pleasant, where the colored children
will have their outing. The camp was
established last year. and remained
open six weeks. Twenty children
were taken for week at a time, but
this year it is planned TO keep the camp
open longer, and take the same nun
Der of children. but keep them out there
two weeks instead Of one.
For Colored Children.
The specific purpose Of Camp Pleas
ant Is for the benefit OF the coIored
children who are III and Whose lives are
generally spent fr rooms accommodating
six or eight people These children