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The copper era., 1909-09-30
Easy Victim for Patty.

Incarnation Romero, a Mexican who was not very well acquainted in Clifton, this week stole saddle from Reece Webster's stable and took it to East Clifton where he struck Johnny Patty for loan on the saddle. Johnny took look at it and discov- cred that it was a Flynn saddle num- bered GA, and remembering that the Becker-Franz company keeps a re- cord of every saddle sold he decided to investigate. He asked the Mex ican where he got the saddle and was told that it was purchased at a store up Chase creek. Johnny took the Mexican in charge and went to the telephone. Getting connection with the Franz store he was informed that Flynn saddle No. GA had been sold to the Fourth of July committee and belonged to Miss Ollie Foot. This is a new record for Johnny, as saddle thieves usually go to the hills. 1t was one on the Mexican, and he will get trip.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Attention CattIemen of Arizona and
 New Mexico.

The first annual convention of the New Mexico cattle and horse grow CTS association convenes at Albu- querque during fair week, the date being October 12th. Livestock grow CTS of Arizona and New Mexico are especially interested in the success of the association as it means much for the cattle interests. President Taft will be in that city on the day of the meeting and besides the busi- ness session the boys can have good time. U. s. forest reserve officers will also attend the conzention-and- reveal points of interest to the cattle growers. The temporary address of the secretary, E. A. Clemens, is at Magdalena, N. M, and he will be pleased to answer any questions. Re member by attending the convention cattlemen will greatly advance their own interests. All men in the busi- ness should also become enrolled members.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Dell M. Potter, one ot the stockhold- CTS in the company, is the complain ant and it is reported that a number of other small stockholders are inter- ested with him. It is alleged in the complaint that there has been a very careless management of the property belonging to the company. Attor- neys Frederick s. Nave, of Globe, w. K. Dial and Wiley E. Jones, of Sat- ford, have been secured to represent Potter.
 It is a well known fact that the smaller stockholders of the New Eng land company have been dissatisfied with the manner in which the affairs of the company have proceeded dur ing the past few years, but it is doubtful if they are strong enough to accomplish thelr purpose. While there has been much complaint, and no doubt mistakes have been made, it is also a fact that since the com pany really reached the point where it could do something, the price of copper decreased to such an extent as to prevent the making of very much profit. In fact had it not been for the new aerial tram and the in stallation of new machinery the prop erty would. not have been able to con- tinue operation. These are points that should also be taken into con. by those indulging in criticism.
 The New England company owns some of the best claims in this dis trict and really needs a concentration, which it is understood, may be erect ed some time within the next year. What the company should do is to cut down some of the high official ex- pense until it reaches the stage where such expense is a necessity.
 E. E. Mccormick, a mining man with headquarters at Deming, arrived in Clifton this week in company with Jas. w. Seldon and F. H. Haller of Calumet, Michigan, and w. J. Smith of Mohawk, Mich, all of whom are interested in the Heating mining property above Metcalf, which was recently taken over by Michigan in- terests. During the past couple months contractors have been sinking shaft on the property and it is re- ported that good results are being obtained. This work will proba bly, be continued as rapidly as possible with the expectation of opening up a large body of ore. The party has visited the mines several times during the week.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Script Shorthand.

Having been asked by several citi: zens of Clifton to lay the virtues of "script' shorthand before the public, take pleasure in writing the follow ing, says Alex. P. Basher:
 "There are systems and systems of shorthand, but "script" shorthand is able to hold it's own and stands out very prominent as one of the leading systems of the day. Script" was originated by Thomas Stratford Malone, of Glasgow, Scotland; and Photography appeared in Glasgow towards the close of 1886. The work prepared for the general public has been so successful that a fourteenth edition has now been reached. The system has the special feature of be- ing divided into three grades, each grade complete in itself.
 In the first the pupil learns the full elementary style, in the second, what may be called the medium style, where a certain degree of contraction of outline is used; and in the third, the most advanced or contracted style.
 In writing "script" phonogra phy, the movement of the hand is the same as in longhand. The shorthand letters are, as it were, parts of the corresponding longhand letters. and yowels and consonants are connected in their natural order as in longhand, both being in happy harmony.
 To the pupil who aspires to high degree ot expertness, the system affords the most inviting prospects in proportion to time and labor, owing to it's special resources in point of breVitV of outline and sDeed of move ment, the system being in use for public reporting from the first four months of it's existence.
 The writer, being practically born into the shorthand worl1, his father having been connected with phono- graphy for the past forty years, has a thorough knowledge of 'script" shorthand, and will do all in his power to impart the system to all who wish to study this noble art
 Special certificates for pupils who are successful will be issued, also diplomas and medals for various de- grees of proficiency. (See ad).
The copper era., 1909-09-30
BIG BALL GAME SATURDAY.
MOrenci and Bisbee Will Gross Bats.
 Both Teams Strong.

The admirers of a good ball game will have an opportunity to satisfy their desires next Saturday afternoon when Bisbee and Morenci will cross bats on the Clifton diamond. The game is called for 3:30 sharp and as both teams have regulations beyond dispute the attendance should be the largest of the season. Practically speaking, the Morenci team is now composed of all new players, which have been secured for the big tour nament which takes place at Fl Paso in the near future during fair week. Ashley, Wynne and Randall are about the only old faces that will be seen in the Morenci lineup. Merrill, a new star twirler from Yale, is the most important addition to the Mo renci team and it is understood that he has been selected for Saturdays game.
 The Bisbee team has recently been defeating Cananea and Douglas, which convinces a fan that Morenci will have to go some to beat them, and with such players as Williams, Rigby, Scanlon and Riley, all Clifton players, added to their aggregation there is reason to believe that Cliff ton people are assured a first-class article of ball. The local fans are red hot for a game as it has been some time since we were treated to a game between the "big league" players.
 This will probably be the last big game in Clifton unless changes are made in present plans, the Cliff ton team having practically dis banded. Another game will be play ed between the same teams at Mo renci on Sunday afternoon, conse- quently Morenci fans will also have an opportunity of seeing a good ex- hibitiOn.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Raymond Teal Company With Us Again.

The Clifton people will remember the hit that the Raymond Teal com pany made here last winter when they gave couple of the best mus ical comedies ever seen here. They are booked to return next week for three nights, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Their artists are even better this year than before and their girls are pretty and fine singers. The company has been filling engage ments in the territory the past sever al weeks and is receiving even better comment than during the trip last year. The prices are popular, but the show is we'll worth the money. It is indeed seldom that such companies as the Raymond Teal make the trip to Clifton, and they should receive good patronage.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

ON THE first page of this issue ap- pears an article which will prove in- teresting reading to those who are interested in the Clifton Morenci district. The article, which con tains a considerable amount of wit and humor, is we'll written and in every instance represents a truth which is well known by many old timers who are still fortunate enough to be in the land of the living. The reference to MT. James Colquhoun, who by the way is the best friend Clifton ever had, is wholly correct. It is always pleasure to the ERA to mention the name of this gentleman, who is now located in southern Rus sia, where he has charge of the Cau- casus mining company, and where he is also meeting with the same success as when he resided in Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Clifton Defeats MOrenci Again at Cricket

As predicted by the ERA last week the cricket contest between the Cliff ton and Morenci teams resulted in a victory for our favorites, but the inn provement in the playing of the hill city boys made the contest real in teresting, the final result being 126 to I1S, a margin of runs. Morenci batted first and put up a irst-class appearance up to the very second that the tenth wicket fell. Prestwick was high with 43 runs, being assisted by Hoskings with IS, Harvey with F and w. Hampton with 10.
 Clifton started in poor form with w. Hunt, of Santa Monica, who, however, did not last long, but with John Stirrat and Liddell as partners, scores were piled up rapidly and when the second wicket fell IS runs were scored in Clifton's favor The re- maining wickets did not count for much with the exception of Neil, Watson and Barton, who scored 15, 8 and '. As soon as the local team reached victory they began to think of home and the game was cut short.
 The local team report that a large crown witnessed the game and all seemed to enjoy the contest. They say that the Morenci base ball diamond is an ideal field for cricket and they are sorry that they cannot have similar ground in Clifton. The they should have won easily and are red hot for another game with Cliff ton, which will probably take place in ! couple of weeks.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
MORENCI ITEMS.

J. K. Williams has been laid up with bad cold.
 Mrs. M. E. Roscoe returned from trip on the coast Saturday.
 The w. O. w. intend giving large dance at the Club on Thanksgiving night.
 Soon the cry of base ball will cease and the basket ball whistle will take its place.
 MT. Reikboth and T. E. Caldwell will give dance the coming Satur- day at the Club.
 It is rumored that Johnnie Ware is going to join the benedicts. How about it John?
 MT. and Mrs. E. R. Parsons had a few of their friends in for dinner Saturday night, after which they at- tended the dance.
 Mrs. Ringsmith and son, who have been visiting her parents, returned last week after an absence of a couple of months.
 The ball team is getting in daily practice, preparatory to attending the base ball tournament at Fl Paso the first of November.
 NJ. c. Sickles returned from Fl Paso Sunday night where he was called on business. MT. Sickles expects to To- cate in Fl Paso in the near future.
 c. Reumenapp and Walter Green have returned from a hunting trip in the mountains. They report lots oi does but only saw one buck which, o1 course, they got.
 A farewell party will be given Fri day night at the home of J. K. Will. Hams and F. B. Ely in honor of Nj. C. Sickles and Baron von Senden, who leave the first of the month.
 At meeting caused by the resig- nation of Wynne as captain of the base ball team, Earl Snapp was elect. ed captain. Snapp has good name If he can only put it into the men and win the 5000 he will be all right.
 The A. Chopper Mess ball game Sunday was one of the most exciting played on the home grounds for some time, the A. c. winning in the ninth Final score 7-6. If Shontz had not thrown the ball away in the eighth there would have been nothing to Ii but the Copper Mess.
 The Rebekah entertainment held at the Club was a very pleasant one. The program was very enjoyable and each participant is to be compli. mented upon the effort they put forth to make it a success. Dancing wa: indulged in till midnight.
 The Saturday night dance given by Prof. Reinboth at the Club was not very largely attended, the majority taking in the one at the rink. How ever, the music was as advertised very good. Another dance will be given the coming Saturday.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

GENERALLY speaking there is less loose money in Clifton now than there has been for some years past, but this does not necessarily mean that the cash is not here. There are more men employed in this district now than several years ago and if the truth were known they have more cash money. The cause of the change is due to the fact that the men are taking better care of their money and saving it. This can be seen by the constant increase in the bank de- posits. Ever since the panic the working men have been saving their money for an emergency.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
HaChtel--

Albert Hachtel and Miss Josephene Hamm, who were reported married in the last issue of the ERA, were not married until last Saturday evening, the ceremony taking place at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Doh in North Clifton. The wedding was German in every particular; the con- tracting parties, the judge and the witnesses were all German and the grand feast prepared by Mrs. Doh is reported to have been most elabo- rate affair. Judge Moder officiated and tied the knot. Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Wm. Doh, MT. and Mrs. Simon Hagenauer, MT. and Mrs. August Schmidt, and Col. Fred Fritz.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

H. H. Bartlett, a mill and coucen- trator man who formerly resided in Clifton, returned last week to again take up his residence here. During the past two or three years he has been employed with the big copper company at Nacozari, Mexico. He reports the mines of that district in excellent shape but says that since a reduction was made in wages and the price ot living increased he de- cided that it was much more desir- able to live in the United States, where he could make just as much money and live whole lot better. When he left Clifton he was em- ployed with the A. c. company, but upon his return he immediately se- cured a position in the concentrating department of the Shannon. He is thoroughly experienced in his busi- ness and is a good employe for any company.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Notice.

The Duplicate Assessment Roll of the Town of Clifton for the year 1909 is now in my possession, for collection of Taxes levied. The Taxes will be- come delinquent on the third Monday m November next the ereafter, and to, five per cent will be added to the amount thereof as penalty. The place of payment of Taxes will be at the First National Bank of Clifton.
 w. J. RILEY, Town Treas SS Ex-officio Tax Col.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Receiver Asked for New England Con-
 pany.

Proceedings were commenced and suit filed against the New England and Clifton copper company last week in the district court asking. that a re- ceiver be appointed and an account be given of the way the means of the company are being spent and handled.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
In the Probate Court
Of Graham County, Territory of
 Arizona.

In the Matter of the Estate of James
 R. Webster, deceased.
 Notice is hereby by the undersigned administrator of the estate of James R. Webster, deceased, to the credit ors of, and all persons having claims against the deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within four months after the first publica- ton of this notice, to the said admin istrator, at his residence in Clifton, County of Graham, Territory of Ari- zona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Gra- ham, Territory of Arizona.
 Dated this the 30th day of Septem- Der, 1909. JOHN M. WEBSTER, Administrator of the estate of James R. Webster, deceased.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Hunters who have no license should see Johnny Patty before leaving Clifton, as he has been duly com missioned to issue them. License is an important matter for nonresident hunters to think about before going into the mountains.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

George Webster, one of the most extensive cattle owners in Graham county, left yesterday morning for the 94 ranch on Eagle, where he will spend few days on business, return ing home in time to leave for the meeting of the board of supervisor next Monday. It is understood that a deal is pending whereby MT. Web ster will purchase the interest of his partner. Bay Shannon, in the 94 cat tie in the Eagle country.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Oysters and Fish. Book your orders at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Jack Sidebotham, one of the active contractors and builders of Clifton, is now erecting a handsome new cot tage on Hills addition, which will be occupied by himself and family.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Chickens. Try a milk fed chicken from Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Decoctions Compounded Night or Day by the most Polite and Affdble Mixolo- sists on the Western Slope. lnforma- ton furnished about the Bear Dens of the MogoIIons and Trout Ponds of N. M.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Juan Loya, a Mexican resident of Metcalf, was badly cut up by an un- known Mexican the first part of last week. He became engaged in a dis pute with another man and had come to blows, when an outsider interfered and with the assistance of knife he soon stopped the scrap. Loya was stabbed in the back several times and the man who did the slashing made his escape. When asked who did the cutting all that the supposed witness said was "no sabe," which is all an officer usually has to work on in such cases.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

For frst-class dental work call on T. A. Balmer, in Hampton block, East Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
Saddle or Work Horses.

Can be secured at reasonable prices from w. O. Wheatly. Address me at Clifton, Arizona.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

WANTED-A young man to share a comfortable room in desirable loca.. tion. Call on John Pollock.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Walter G. Franz, of Cincinnati, Ohio, brother to Dick Franz, left Clifton yesterday morning after hay ing spent a couple of weeks in the White mountains on a hunting trip in company with Dick. Walter is engaged in the engineering business in Ohio and when seen stated that he had killed his first deer, of which he had half dozen kodak views. He reported fine trip and was simply delighted with Arizona. About one more trip out here and he will be ready to become a citizen of the ter ritory.
The copper era., 1909-09-30
DEW DROP
 LOU MORRIS, PrOpr.

{ During the warm weather GsI6 we have on exhibition, AAamong other curiosities, the smallest schooner in town.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Saratoga Chips. Fresh weekly at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

T. A. Balmer, dentist, East Clifton
 Fresh Fish and Oysters. We will start the season on Sept. 29 at Smiths SfOrR
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Cookies. Fresh from the oven at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

Cheese. Swiss. Limburger and Neuf- chake at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-30

"Trains stop on signal.
 GEORGE A. WAesTAFF,
 Superintendent
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-10-29
WHAT BLOUNT SAYS

Hon. W. A. Blount returned to Pen.
.sacOla Saturday from an extended
tour of the state, and when seen by a
representative of the Evening News
this morning expressed himself as
highly gratifed with the reception ac-
corded his candidacy in those sec
tons of the state which he visited.
Mr.. BlOunt left Pensacola about
two weeks ago, and stopped in DeFu-
MAX, Jacksonville, Gainesville. Ocala.
Tampa, Fort Myers. Arcadia and Bar
tow. He also stopped in Jacksonville
on his way home
Il found that | was not unknown
IN the remote sections of the state"
said Mr.. BlOunt and | continually
came in contact with people I knew.
but whose locations for the time had
passed from my recollection. Ny
friends in those places where I stop-
ped appeared TO be confident that I
would be chosen as the next senator
from Florida. and with them I went
thoroughly into the situation in their
respective counties. and in their ad-
joining counties.
Mr.. Blount stated this morning that
he realized that it was going TO take
considerable of his time and much
hard work to win out in the primary.
but that he had made up his mind TO
wage a thorough and vigorous cam
paign. and that this visit over the
state was simply to confer with the
principal leaders who had offered to
support and help him in the cam
paign. He stated that he would en-
ter the campaign with a strong or
ganizatiOn in every county of the
state, and that he and his friends
would leave no stone unturned in
their efforts to make him a United
States senator.-Pensacola News. Oc-
tober 10.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-10-29
WILLFUL NEGLECT

There has been more sickness and
death at Jasper this year than for
many years Of the past
1t is no use TO sing that old SONG
about those loved ones who now sleep
in our cemetery being removed by
the mysterious hand of Providence. "
for it is not true.
1t would be cruel and inhumane to
charge that those who have suffered
so severely from sickness had only
themselves to blame for intemperauce
and excess, for it would be false.
The cause of all this sickness and
death runs right through the center
OF our town and is under the control
and supervision of our town council
We have called the attention of our
town council, through the column, Of
this paper, to this matter before now.
and to some Of them we have spoken
personally about il, but it has been
like seed sown on barren ground.
The town sewer laid without any
regard TO levels or grade. holds wa
ter in ali its depressions. The water
stagnates in dry weather and breeds
countless millions of mosquitoes. ISL
phoid germs and other death-deaIfua.
diseases.
The sewer runs within one block
OF the water works. and at small cx-
Dense it could be flushed with water.
every week. and the mosquitoes and
death-dealing germs expelled.
The wretched health of our peopI.
this year is largely due to the wflIful.
neglect Of our town council. and this
IS our last appeal TO them on this sub
ject.
Our next appeal Will be made 10
who will heed it at once.
Jasper News.