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The copper era., 1909-08-26

ALTHOUGH there is considerable comment about what the town coun- cil ought to do it is fact that the council has been making good head way since it was organized. It must be remembered that the council of Clifton had to start out from the very grass roots and besides doing the work members of the board had to learn a great deal about the business. For this reason the council has gone along slow and while it's actions has not pleased all it must be borne in mind that it would be hard proposi- tion to please everybody. The board has put on garbage wagons, it has caused the streets to be kept cleaner; it is now doing some good work on Chase creek; and within the next few months we will have street lights and fire protection. As this council will hold office no longer than April of next year it will be impossible for it to accomplish a great deal in such a short time, but the men who take their places will have something to guide them. Considering the difficult ties which the council has run against, it has made a good showing.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
The Gold Belt.

Since the leasing of the Gold Belt property to J. Backstein for period of three years, the stock of that con- pany has at once become quite active and large number of transfers are reported. It is understood that the most of the transactions are being made at low figures, due perhaps to the fact that stockholders do not realize that when the new mill is erected and in operation the com pany will be in better shape than for some time past. This is no time to sell stock as it now seems that within two years there is possibility of it selling at par. Gold Belt should not sell for less than 25 cents right now. and stockholders who are selling at a less figure are certainly getting the worst of it.
 There also seems to be a false im- pression among stockholders who are of the opinion that there is now is- sued or will be issued a block of pre- ferred stock. All of the stock of the Gold Belt is the same and the direct ors have passed no .order to create any preferred stock. It is also re- ported that 10000 shares of Gold Belt stock will be placed on the market at 10 cents per share, and so far the directors have not passed any such order; nor have they even considered it. The last order passed by the board of directors was that no treas ury stock will be sold for less than S1.OO.
 There is absolutely no reason why the stockholders of the company should put their stock on the market for nothing, thereby injuring not only the company but themselves as well. Every stockholder of the Gold Belt should protect the company, now that prospects are so bright. For years the cry ot the stockholders of the company has been "give us a mill" and now that they are going to get it at the expense of outside par ties, who are taking all the chances, they certainly should not knock the company by offering cheap stock.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
LabOrine Under False PretentiOns.

An article appeared in one of the leading Mexico City newspapers last week relative to the manner in which Mexicans were treated in the mines and reduction plants of the Clifton Morenci district. The article was written from Morenci by a special correspondent who does not seem to appreciate the full meaning of truthfulness. It was stated that the Mexicans were put into dangerous places in the mines and plants with out any pretentions of safety and that almost every day men were killed. It is true that once in a while accidents occur in the mines and plants but 1t is also a fact that there are several thousand men en- ployed in the various mines and plants of this district For the large number ot men employed accidents are indeed scarce and had this cor respondent taken the trouble to in- vestigate he would have been con- vinced that he was misinformed.
 Many accidents occur in this dis trict through carelessness and ignor- ance on the part of employees, and it is often the case that Mexicans who meyer saw a mine before, come here and pretend to be miners in order to secure employment. As long as a Mexican does what is right he is ex- tended the full protection of an American citizen and the tone of the article which appeared in the Mexico City paper seemed to be for the purpose of creating a feeling against the mining companies of the Clifton-Morenci district. This cor respondent will certainly fail in his object. The Mexican government has competent representative in Clifton and when seen by the ERA representative regarding this matter he was greatly surprised and could see no reason for such an article.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

MUCH dissatisfaction is being ex- pressed by property owners of Cliff ton regarding the manner in which assessments were returned by Deputy Assessor Thompson for the year 1909. Of course it is generally known that a raise was made in almost every in- stance, which beyond doubt would cause some comment, but the great est kick is being registered against the manner in which the deputy as- sessor equalized the assessments. A number of the business houses portion, which fact was not discov- cred until George Carlton, assessor for the town of Clifton, returned from Solomonville with a copy of the assessment roll of Clifton. In some instances the deputy assessor con- sented to a reduction in the assess ment of property which he had al- ready classed at certain figures, but when it came to turning in the roll he failed to make any changes in the original figures. This was not ex- actly a fair deal to the property owners who were affected, as they were under the impression that their assessment was returned at the fig ures agreed upon, and when it was discovered to the contrary it was too late for them to receive consideration from the board of equalization. We do not know in what manner prop erty owners of Metcalf and Morenci were treated, but with the rate of taxation increased to $3.15 and the heavy assessment of certain property, some of our citizens are going to suffer somewhat. Clifton will be doubly affected, owing to the fact that the same figures have been talk en in the town assessment. It might be said that it is the duty of every property owner to look after and hand in his assessment, but we know of at least one instance where this course did not make any difference. We believe that an assessor should at least endeavor to equalize assess ments, thereby saving the board of equalization, as well as the property owners, considerable. trouble and ex- Deuse
The copper era., 1909-08-26
MORENCI ITEMS,

Tom Wester was in town on busi- ness Monday night.
 Chas. L. Shontz returned Tuesday from an extended tour through the northwest.
 MT. and Mrs. Mcbride chaperoned a picnic party to Eagle Sunday, in honor of Miss Irene Tuthill.
 Dr. A. M. Tuthill returned Tuesday from Cloudcroft where he has been attending little Jean Mclean.
 The ball team left for Douglas Tuesday strengthened by the ad- dition of Kelly and McCleary of the Clifton team.
 The Troop will give a dance We'd nesday night after drill. This dance has been delayed for so long it will certainly be enjoyed by all those who have been waiting for it.
 The Gold Belt company has com pleted arrangements for the erection of 5-10O0 pound stamp mill. The stamps will be delivered within 30 days and the mill will be in operation shortly afterwards.
 The Gun Club held meeting at the armory Tuesday. Milton Mclean was elected president for the coming year. The international constitu- tion and bylaws for gun clubs were adopted with few minor changes, as the constitution of the Morenci gun club. The forest supervisor at Springerville, MT. Guthrie, will be asked to appoint a deputy here to enforce the game laws. All turkey shoots will now be held under the auspices of the club. They will give dance at the Morenci Club on Sep tember 3rd in honor of the new school teachers.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
The Shannon Railroad.

The pay roll of Antonelle & Cotey, contractors of the Shannon-Arizona railroad, amounted to about S20,00O cash this month, which should help things out a little in the Clifton Morenci district. This will proba ply be one of the largest pay rolls during the construction of the railroad, as the work is now about half com pleted.
 During the past week the men employed at the camps on this end of the road demanded higher wages by quitting their jobs. They were paid their time and other men hired and the work is now going along again. The Clifton end of the road, which is wholly open work, is advanc- ing rapidly and will be completed long before the Metcalf end. It will be great convenience to the con- papy in the transportation of ma terial to the other end of the road ii this end can be put into running order
The copper era., 1909-08-26
The Deep San Simon.

Say, boss, want to tell you that there San Simon sure goes some dur ing the rainy season and that was sure a close call for a prominent Clifton citizen last week when he attempted to cross the river on a spring board. don't want to men. tion any names but if you want to find out who the gentleman was just ask J. w. Bennie, of the Shannon Copper company, MT. Mills of the D. c. company, MT. Carmichael or MT. Thomson, of the A. c. company, or Colonel Egan.
 You see it was this way. There had been a thunder storm in the room of the board ot supervisors the day before and the rain fell in sheets, washing away the wagon bridge across the San Simon between Sol omonYille and the depot and in order for passengers to reach the depot it was necessary to cross the stream by walking across a board. The board was not intended for heavy weights and gave way under the strain of one gentleman, who decided he would jump for the bank after he had maintained a depth of knee high. He fell a little short and landed waist deep, and then continued safely to the other side. I don't know what was said, but things appeared to be mighty quiet when he made his land ing and continued to the depot with out even looking back.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

During the hot weather members of the Clifton gun club have not been as active as formerly and as a result there have been but few who con- tinued in the contest for the Dupont trophy. The race is between Messrs. Kane, Allender, Lancaster and Burtch. Each of these gentlemen have made good averages, with AL lender in the lead. Now that the weather is getting cooler and with the approach of the big shoot at Tue son, it is expected that more members will become interested again. The Clifton club has a number of good shots i'll it's ranks and if a team goes to Tucson it will make a good show ing. The Shannon club, which also has a number of good shots, should also be represented at Tucson. It might be a good idea for the two clubs to combine for the Tucson tournament.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
Notice to Creditors.
ate of E. Depee. deceased

Estate of E. Depee, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, administrator of the estate of E. Depee, deceased, to the credit ors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within months after the first pub lication of this notice to the said ad- ministrator at Clifton, Arizona, the same being the place for the trans action of the business of said estate, in said County of Graham.
 IRA HARPER, Administrator of estate of E. Depee, deceased.
 Dated at Clifton this 12th day of August, 1909. 9-9 O9
The copper era., 1909-08-26

Once more you will heve the op- portunity of having your eyes cared for properly. Dr. A. s. Green, of Green & Green the Denver eye specialists, will be at the Clifton Hotel August 30th and 3lst. Their large practice here is due to their ability and honesty. Ask your friends about them,
The copper era., 1909-08-26
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA
Office of the Territorial Auditor
United States of America,( ca
 Territory of AriZonaj ss

United States of America,l s
 Territory of Arizona.j ss
 I, W c. Foster, Territorial Auditor of Arizona do hereby certify that the annexed is a true and complete transcript of the Amendment tC Articles of Incorporation of Portal Irrigation and Improvement Company" which was filed in this office on the Twenty third day of July A. D. 19O9 at 10 o'clock a. m, as provided by law. In Testimony Whereof, have hereunto sci my hand and affixed my official seal. Done al the city of Phoenix the Capitol, this 2Srd day of July, A. D. 1909.
 W. c. FOSTER,
 Territorial Auditor
The copper era., 1909-08-26

A gold mill on the Frisco river above Clifton is certain to be a real ity some of these days. That country is full of gold values which could bs made to pay.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

The Harry Wright ball team suffered defeat again last Sunday to the tune of 6-1. The A. c. Morenci team was the invincible opponent. Johnny Carrigan, manager of the Harry Wrights, has decided to get into the game himself in order to win the next time.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

The recital and jubilee singing at the Presbyterian church Tuesday night was very much enjoyed by all. The program will be given at the Baptist church, Hills addition, Fri day night. Aug. ?. Everybody cor dially invited. No admission fee, but everyone is asked to bring free will offering. Come and enjoy a hearty laugh.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
It. Following is the score:
MOrenci

? base hit, McCleary; base on balls off Parsons ', Wynnc l, Rigby 3; struck out by Parsons 4, Wynne ?, Rigby Iy 5 ,; pa passed @ pisds balls Robson @ 5 ,; double plays, Robison to Ware; Ran dall to Wilson; Kelly to McCle ary; Rigby, Kelly to McCleary; Scanlan to McCleary; umpire, Geo. Quilting.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
My commission expires March
Territory of Arizona,( ,
 COnptx- nf Grobap, 2

TerrltOTy or ArlZOna,l ee
 County of Graham.J ss
 I. D. H. Claridge County of Recorder of said county. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of said amended Articles of IucOr- poration, now filed in my said office, as the same appears of record in Book 8 Articles of Incorporation. at pages ?, 8, 4, and of the whole thereof.
 In witness whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 18th day of July, 1909 at Solomonville, Arizona. D. H. CLARIDGE,
 7-29-9-2 County Recorder.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
Territory of Arizoaa.l
 County of Graham. Ss

Personally appeared before me, L. Kearney, a Notary Public, in and for said Graham County, on this 18th day of July, 1909, c. O. Billingsley and c. N Catlin, known to me to be the presi- dent and secretary, respectively, of the Portal Irrigation and Improvement Company cor pOratiOn, and acknowledged to me that they executed the foregoing instrument the free act and deed of said corporation by each of them voluntarily executed for the uses and purposes and consideration therein expressed Civ en under my hand and official seal this 18th day of July, 1909.
 L. KEARNEY,
 Notary Public. My commission expires March 1. 1912
The copper era., 1909-08-26

For frst-class dental work call or T. A. Balmer, in Hampton block East Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

We have as good as the market affords in the beef line, at the Clifton meat and cold storage market.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

The New England and Clifton con- pany has weathered the streak of unfortunate delays in ore shipments and is now going along at a rapid rate. Regular shipments of ore are arriving at Clifton and the company should make a good showing next month. July has been a bad one due to the many rains which covered the track in many places and washed it ont in others
The copper era., 1909-08-26
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOrenci Dis.
 trict and Surrounding Camps.

The Southwestern development company is continuing development work on the Polaris property, and though no big bodies of ore have been encountered, prospects are ex- ceedingly bright for success. Those who are in charge are going ahead with the work and saying nothing. This is pretty good sign.
The copper era., 1909-08-26
DEW DROP
 LOU MORRIS, Propr.

During the warm weather STH we have on exhibition, @Aamong other curiosities, the smallest schooner in town.
The copper era., 1909-08-26

*Trains stop on signal.
 GEORGE A. WAGsTAFF,
 Superintenden'
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13

lap Dunn again took the lead and
had Just started On his final sprint
to the finish when he stumbled and
fell. When he had gotten into his
stride he was far in the rear Nelson
of Yankton forged ahead and was
evidently winner when Potter OF
Mitchell, who had hitherto trailed
the bunch sprinted past Nelson and
was first to the tape in a dramatic
finish that brought the entire grand
stand to its feet.
This work on the part of Potter
was fine and reveals the quality of a
first rate long distance runner.
In the last event, the really race,
Yankton defaulted to Mitchell and a
team was picked up consisting of
Albert Kingsbery, Leo Aspinwall, AL
bert Nolt and Albert Harno which
forced the University to run the
event i'm 1:43 to win.
The officials for the meet We're DR..
Ray Smith, starter, A. G. Bowdish
and E. S. Whitaker. judges.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
TAG DAY A GREAT SUCCESS
Library Ladies Made Il Great Success
of Their First Tag Day and Did
Big Business.

Any person who was successful in
getting away from the sellers of tags
for the Woman's Library Association
Saturday must have worked some
spell or charm over them in order to
accomplish it. The city was worked to
a finish but the cause was so worthy
that the efforts to raise the money
We're not looked upon as anything but
a legitimate enterprise. The library
is open to everybody and the tag sell
ers considered they had a perfect
right to sell to everybody.
In the evening there was a large
crowd down town to hear the band
play and perhaps to permit them
selves to be touched again for the
library. The band played five or six
selections and although the atmos-
phere was lot very warm the crowd
was large and showed a very hearty
appreciation for the music.
The reports so far received indicate
that about $3.50 have been received
as a result of Tag Day. With Others
to hear from it is thought the sun
will reach over 1915.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
Moves for Income Tax

Springfield Republican,: Some of
the wealthiest members of the Unit
ed States senate favor a federal tax
on large incomes and will support the
Cummins or Bailey bill. One of them
is Mr.. G~uggenheim of Colorado whose
wealth runs into the tens of mil
lions, and who would pay a personal
tax of more than $780, 900 under the
Cummins bill. Another is Senator
Stephenson of Wisconsin,, who spent
over 100000 in his campaign for
reelection. Washington has a story
that several senators favorable to an
income tax, along with Justice Harlan
of the United States supreme court
dined at the White House Saturday
night and talked the matter over
with the president. 1t will be re,
called that Justice Harlan wrote al
extremely vigorous dissenting opin
ion when the income tax law of 1897
was overthrow by a bare majorit,
of the court.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
UNITED AFTER 30 YEARS
An Alberta Woman Finds That a Ricl
Rancher is Her Dead Fathers
Brother

Bozeman, Mont, May 11.-After a
search of 80 years, Miss Emily Lee
Pine, of Alberta, Canada, and Pros
per LePine Of Gallatin county were
united today. Miss LePine is the
daughter of a younger brother of
Prosper and early in life the two
boys were separated. For twenty
eight years Miss LePine's father
sought his brother, but could not
find him. Two years ago he died and
requested his daughter to continue
the search. She sent letters to all
parts of the country, and n of these
reached Bozeman and through
friends the two were brought to-
gether.
lie Pine is a wealthy rancher OF
the Gallatin valley. He has offered
his niece a home and all the luxuries
of wealth if she will stay with him
| the rest of his life.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
Will Test Liability Law.

Spokane, Wash, May 11.-Counsel
for the Great Northern railway COM
Dany have served notice that it will
test the employers liability law. 1t
is contended that the act is %unconsti-
%tutional, in that it holds a railway
| company responsible for the acts of
it's officers whether or not they are
in relation to interstate commerce.
The test case will be made of an act
ion of Jyntaro Tsmura, a japanese
laborer, who was awarded Judgment
for S1,35O in a suit for $1,000. Is
mura and other laborers were unload
ing rails from a car. His fellow work
ers let go of the rail without warn
ing him and his thumbs were cut
off when the rail struck the pile. The
company was represented by a hear
ing and asked the court to direct a
a verdict in it's favor on the ground
that the injured man was not engag-
ed in interstate commerce, and that
the act of congress of 1908 is UNI
constitutional. Judge William e.
Huneke o%verruled the motion, saying
the question would have TO be taken
before the supreme court for a rul,
ing on the constitutionality of the
act, which makes a railway company
liable for injuries to an employee, re.
CARELESS of the decisions of court and
statutes relating to fellow servants
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
Landed a Good Pension.

Yankton Press and Dakotan: Ed
ward J.. Walsh, of Fort Pierre, has
sent to this Office a telegram sent to
him by Senator Robert j. Gamble
from Washington. 1t explains itself
"Pension allowed at six dollars
per month from March IS, 1908. Ten
dollars per month from August II,
1904, and thirty dollars per month
from February 8, 1909. ~Congratula-
tions. Robert j. GAMBLE
Those of a mathematical turn OF
mind, if they work the above out
will find that Mr.. Walsh will, in add
dition to his pension of thirty dollars
a month, get a snug little sun in
back pension, of about $500. Mr..
Walsh is an old Yankton citizen and
this recognition of his services to
his country in her hour of need,
while tardy, will be a source of much
pleasure to the old soldiers many
friends in this county. Mr.. Walsh,
in a note telling of his good fortune
says the success that attended his
efforts was entirely due to the efforts
of Senator Gamble on his behalf,
Yankton's distinguished citizen hav-
ing pushed the matter through with
energy to a most successful termin'
alton.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-05-13
BANKERS WITH US TODAY
E%inanciers of the Fourth District
Game to Mitchell for Their An
nual Gatherin,

From Wednesdays Daily.
An immense amount of money Is
represented in the city today by the
gathering of the bankers of the fourth
district, auxiliary to the South Dakota
Bankers Association. They r hold
ing their first convention today n
der the new groupings that have been
arranged. The counties of Hanson.
Aurora, Brule, Lyman, Jerauld, San
born, Buffalo, and Dawson are repre-
sented in this group today. The presi-
dents and cashiers of banks commenc-
ed to arrive this morning and they
have been calling upon the bankers
of the city and inspecting their splen-
didly equipped banks until the meet
ing of the afternoon was called to
order in the Elks Club rooms.
About 3 o'clock President Seier-
son, of the Brule National bank, of
Chamberlain called the convention
to order and about 35 bankers were
present. The address of welcome was
delivered by George A. Silsby, a form
er national bank examiner, and the
response was made by w. H. Pratt,
of Chamberlain, cashier of the Brule
National bank.
Secretary Hill cashier of the Farm
ers' State bank, of Alexandria, made
his first report. The latter part Of
the afternoon is scheduled for the
transaction of business, in the ap-
pointment of committees, the election
Of officers, selection of the next place
of meeting, and then a talkfest. In
which all the bankers are to join.