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The copper era., 1909-06-03
Fourth of July Report.

Editor Copper Era:-I herewith re- port to you the results of my col lections for a celebration of the Fourth of July, 1909, in the town of Clifton. Encouragement and disap- pointment were badly mixed, with disa appointment predominating.
 One thing is certain, never got so much advice how to get the money and if should get more pointers in that direction I shall soon be able to start collection agency in any part of the country. The only trouble with my said advisors was, that not one of them had contributed a cent
 The Arizona Copper compauy headed the list with S25O and I here -by doff my hat to this noble contribu- tor. Then came my old friend and pal Jud Webster to the front with REQ and three head of beef for a barbecue, in the value of at least S60 considering the price of meat at per company generously subscribed $lOO. The First National Bank donated $50, and the Gila Valley Bank has promised to give the same amount. My old republican friend, Henry Hill, of course, is next with $50, and if I am not mistaken he told me that he would not Care for an other fifty or so. Next I caught two of the candidates for our new town council, one on the democratic and one on the republican, excuse me, on the citizen ticket. Sam Abraham gave S20 and Dick Franz S25. Both of them figured, as it seemed to me in the five dollar mark, but when I told them that they had a good chance to be elected if they showed their generosity towards the new town, they raised theIr contributions to the above mentioned amounts, be cause they need the well paying jobs. Our two candidates for mayor ought to be worked the same way and if their respective friends brOach the subject to them in the proper man. ner, I have no doubt, they will finance the whole celebra tion, for George and Archie have got the dope and they are we'll known for their liberality. Of course, the other candidates on both tickets would hardly permit them to do so.
 There are about $500 subscribed and we ought to have a mass meeting as soon as possible, for the purpose of organizing and raising more funds and I herewith request you to call such a meeting in the near future.
 Truly yours,
 Fl. MODER
The copper era., 1909-06-03
Boosting in Fl PasO.

Among those who went to Fl Paso last Saturday and Sunday to root for the Clifton and Morenci ball teams and also boost the Clifton Morenci district were: Sam Abraham, c. A. Van Dorn, l.. A. w. Burtch, NJ. H. Kane, M. E. Crawford, MT. West, O. A. Risdon, Robert Campbell and R. J. Riley, Dick Stephens, A. L. Cum mings dan D. Address. Together with the above named there were 150 other real live boosters from Clifton and Morenci who made things interesting in thegreatest little city in the southwest.
 The delegation was met at the union depot in Fl Paso by Mayor Sweeney and more than 100 other leading business men and citizens of the city. Headed by Fl Paso's hand some policemen the visitors marched to the new chamber of commerce building, where Mayor Sweeney ex- tended the visitors cordial welcome and incidentally handed over the keys of the city. Other short ad- dresses were made after which the visitors scattered all over the city.
 A special epresentative of the ERA accompanied the Cllfton-Morenci delegation and by close observation of the boosters was convinced that the Clifton people all made good in t-lling about the wonderful resources O this mining district and the terri Iry of Arizona generally. Each Cliff mite was decorated with badges on which was inscribed "Clifton- n-Morenci District, Arizona's Greatest Copper Producer" which had the desired effect with many strangers who did not know that we were In the mining field.
 The Fl Paso business men and citi- zens certainly made good in showing the visitors good time and extend ing every possible courtesy which m lde the trip most pleasant one. Besides taking in the ball games our people visited the suburbs ot the city and incidentally were driven over the residence section of the city and to their surprise found that within the past two years hundreds of modern residences now adorn what was formerly vacant ground.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
MOrenci l2-CliftOn 5.

Clifton started off at fast clip in the opening game playing Morenci off their feet in the first two innings. Randall, Morenci's new slab artist was on the firing line and Scanlon was sent in to oppose him.
 In the first Caul walked and Ward bunted, fast double steal moved the runners up base and Williams clean single scored them both. Ia the third Caul walked. Ward sacrificed. Williams single scored Caul. Ed munds flew out to center and Riley's leager scored Williams. Then the luck broke bad for Clifton and Mo- renci started Marathon around the bases scoring eight runs before Cliff ton could get together. Scanlon re- tired in favor of Fehrman, but Mo- renci had on their batting togs so Fehrman was taken out to rest up for the second game. Parsons fiu- ishing the contest. Clifton's last tally came in the sixth on Riley's single, Mason's sacrifice and Ward 2 hit. The boys played a good game at the bat and in the field but could not overcome the lead Morenci secured in the third.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
THE ELECTION.

As the ERA has stood pat for no politics in the town election eyer since the question of incorporation started and as this move was boosted strictly along nonpolitical lines, we are bound to close the campaign in the same manner. On the two tickets that have been nominated there are some of our most responsi- ble citizens and it can truthfully be said that it would have been most difficult to have improved on the tickets that have been placed before the people. All that can be asked is a proper consideration of each candi- date on the tickets, which means that the voting is going to be badly split. It is fact however, that five of the good men are going to be defeated, consequently the unfortunate candi- dates should not lose any sleep if they of the candidates appear to be real popular and rumor has it that at least three of the men on the citizen ticket are running a pretty lively race. In sizing up the situation from an impartial standpoint, one must acknowledge that all of the men on the two tickets carry an extensive acquaintanceship and when the votes are counted it will be found that the full ten of them were in the race.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
Clifton 5-EI PaSO 4.

The second game was fast and evenly contested from start to finish. In the first Mason famed, Caul singled and stole second. Ward singled Caul taking third. Ward stole second. Williams drive was too hot for Galloway and Caul scored. Williams stole second. Scaulon's out scored Ward. Riley fouled. Fl Paso got a man on second but couldn't score Neither side scored in the second. In the third Ward and Will Hams were safe on errors. A double steal moved them up when Riley drove clean hit over the left field CTS head that was good for three bases but Galloway held him on first. The play was protested by Clifton and Riley given second. where he died. In Fl Paso's half Porter and Berlin singled and scored on Gallo ways three sacker, Wolley bringing Galloway in. In the fourth Edmuuds hit. Downs sacrificed and Fehrman singled scoring what proved to he the winning run. In the fifth Williams led off with three bagger. ScanlOn famed. Riley forced Will Hams at the plate but took third on a wild throw to second. Edmunds pop ped one to right. Fl Paso scored in their half on walk, wild throw and a single. Porter was benched, Young taking his place. The first two fan ned in the 9th. Mason singled but was thrown out stealing. Fl Paso went down in order. Young hit Ward and Williams in the seventh but retired the side without a score In Fl Paso's half of the last inning fast fielding prevented them from tieing the score. Searle. famed. Sullivan walked Galloway drove a hit to right center. The ball was an ugly one to handle. Sullivan took third and Galloway kept on across second, Riley relayed the ball in to Ward who cleared Galloway up to third, where Sullivan was anchored. Ward tagged both men to make sure and Sullivan was declared out. Vol len ended the game with a fly to Williams.
 For Clifton the new men showed up well. Caul put up a good game be- hind the bat and at second. He has a good batting eye, working Morenci for three passes and driving beauti- ful single. Downs caught a good game and hit well. The old men all played in their usual good form.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

A TRIP to other live cities and min ing camps readily convinces one of the wonderful work that is being done by the booster. When you go away from home and visit Fl Paso it is impossible to hear anything but Fl Paso from the business men of that place. Everything is Fl Paso and the knocker is conspicuous by his absence. The same might be said of Globe, Bisbee and Douglas and the result is clearly demonstrated when we look back and realize that each of the above mining camps came into existence long after the Clifton-Mo- renci district and as a matter of fact they are not in our class either in area, or percentage. What the Cliff ton-Morenci district needs is the or ganization of a commercial club or boosting association and the first man who is caught knocking should be taken out and converted or shipped to the White mountains. It is known fact that the Shannon copper COmp pdLy WILL OllCl CNCIy CHOOuI dRC- ment for an organiza tion of this kind and it is useless to imagine that the progressive management of the Ari- zona and Detroit companies will not fall in line and help the good work. One of the greatest reasons why this district has not progressed more rapidly is the lack of interest among our citizens, the most of whom hang back and wait for the companies to do everything, and then when the companies do something they are not satisfied and kick about it. Why not organize and cooperate with the companies in the boosting of the camp, and instead of complaining of the companies boost them for a while and see if things won't improve. If your neighbor is making a deal and it comes your way to boost him lay down the hammer and give him a boost and when your neighbor treats you in similar manner you will feel a great deal better.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
Notice of Election.
Office of the Board of Supervisors, County of Graham, Territory of 4 Ariznrnn

Office of the Board of Supervisors,
 County of Graham, Territory of
 Arizona.
 At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, held in Solomonville on the third day of May, A. D. 1909, at which time the Board canvassed the election returns of an election held in the Town of Clifton, in the County of Graham, Territory of Ari- zona, on the twentieth day of March, A. D. 1909, for the purpose of voting on the question of Town Incorpora- tion.
 Said election returns showing ninety (90) votes having been cast in favor of incorporation and forty (40) votes against incorporation, and one ballot being blaEk, and this being a majority vote in favor of iucorpora- tion, Clifton is hereby declared an Incorporated Town" And notice is hereby given to the qualified elect ors within the town limits, that an election will be held on Saturday, June 5th, A. D. 1909, at the public school building on Hills Flat, Dis trict Number 38. At which time and place officers will be chosen to fill the following town offices: One CD Mayor and tour CD Aldermen at Large. Said election to be governed by the General Election Laws of the Terri tory as far as applicable.
 The following officers are appointed to conduct said election: Judges Henry Hill and Dr. L. A. w. Burtch; Clerks, Geo. Carlton and Lamar Cobb; Inspector, Jas. H. Kerby; Marshal, Geo. NJ. Nicks.
 Given under my hand and seal of office this 3rd day of May, A. D. 1909.
 Seal] L. F. VAUGHN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
 Graham County, Arizona.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

AS A result of the fight made by the Maricopa county commercial as- sociation and the cooperation of other county organizations Wells Fargo and company have been forced to reduce express rates in the terri tory of Arizona to some great extent, which will become effective July 1st. While this reduction will probably not apply on express between Lords burg and Clifton it will give us a slight reduction from all outside points to Lordsburg, resulting in some relief to local customers of the com pany. Express and freight rates have long been great draw back to the advancement of the territory, and especially to the Clifton-Morenci district; but it now seems that cir cumstances are beginning to regulate themselves and within few years we will have overcome some of the difficulties. One of the greatest troubles of this district is the lack of proper stiffness in the backbone to fight for what is right for the ad- vancement of the entire district. A single handed effort is wholly useless, but if the companies and business men would cooperate in the fight we would soon realize great benefits. A reduction in freight rates would re- duce the cost of living of our citizens and would not make any difference to the business man who could maintain the same profit as at present.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

CLIFTON should organize boosting club as soon as possible and let the outside world know that we are on the map. Few mining districts offer similar opportunities and unless we get busy and tell the people about them it will take them long time to find it out. With the building of the new Shannon-Arizona railroad and the incoming of several new mining companies we are going to get plenty of cheap advertising, but why not get busy and help good thing along.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
NOTICE.

Any person or persons who have relatives or friends buried in the old Masonic burial ground on Shannon hill, (inside or outside of the ceme- tery) will please communicate with the undersigned as to their removal and disposition. All bodies buried on Shannon hill burial ground are to be removed to other cemeteries as soon as above information can be had, otherwise Coronado Lodge No. s F. & A. M. will take steps to remove said bodies as soon as practicable.
 THOMAS SMITH Sec
The copper era., 1909-06-03

James Bennett and Miss Flora Harris were united in marriage at Morenci this week, there being a large number of friends of the groom present when the ceremony was per formed. The groom has resided in Morenci several years, while the bride is a handsome young lady who arrived last week from her home in England.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
Notice of Stockholders Meetine.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an annual stockholders meet ing of the Clifton Investment Com pany, at the company's office, Clifton, Arizona, at 10 o'clock a. m., Saturday, June 12th, 19O9 for the purpose of electing officers and directors and the transaction of such other business as may be brought before the meet ing.
 J. H. KERRY,
 Secretary.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
Notice.
lom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
 That on the 23rd day of May, 1909, we, J. Mccoy and R. G. Murillo, have jumped and relocated seven lode mining claims on Copper Mountain Moth west of Morenci, formerly held by Sisto Garcia and associates, who failed to perform the required amount of assessment work for the year of 1908.
 J. MCCOY & R. G. MURILLo.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
Grains stop on signal.
 GEORGE A. WAesTAFF,
 SuperintApdenf

GOVERNOR SLOAN has predicted statehood for Arizona not later than February, 1910, and as he is most conservative executive, there is lit tie room for doubt. When we get statehood Arizona is going to witness one of the biggest booms in history.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

w. w. Damron, who has been quite sick the past several months, re- turned to Clifton Monday evening from the valley. He is now greatly improved, although quite weak from the effects of his long confinement. His many friends in Clifton were glad to see him as many of them thought they would never see him again. During his absence from Clifton his livery and transfer busi- ness has been conducted by Alb. Hildreth.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

Unfurnished house for rent-3 brick and frame rooms; inside water connections; locat ted near Shannon store; S20 per month. Write N. B. box No. 656, Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-06-03
BASEBALL NEXT SUNDAY.
MOrenCi and Clifton Will Cross Bats on
 Local Diamond.

Arrangements have been made for a match game of ball on the local diamond next Sunday afternoon be- tween Clifton and Morenci, at which time the home team will endeavor to play even with their opponents. The Clifton team has added several new players and Brock has returned, which places us on more solid foundation. Though the Morenci Leader continues to throw boquets at the opposing team. Clifton is amply strong to skin them, which was plainly shown in the Fl Paso series, in which each of the local teams won a victory. The game next Sunday will be nothing like the one played at Fl Paso last Sunday as that was beyond doubt the poorest that has been exhibited by the two local teams this season.
 Manager Riley has lined his men up in every position and with the changes he is confident that he will win even easier than in the opening game at Morenci d couple of weeks ago. The attendance should be good and large crowd of rooters are ex- pected from MOrenci. Those desir- ing to see a good game should not fail to attend this one.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

FOUND-A purse containing a small amount of cash. Apply to c. P. Johnson at Clifton Hotel.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

Hams and Bacon, Swift's Premium. A fresh stock just arrived at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-06-03

Fresh Vegetables will arrive Sunday for Monday mornings trade at Smiths store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-17

'Voilk ua'seu,' he continued Gin this country
everything big. your railroad tickets for instance
/ travel to Cincinnati and return. They sell me
ticket whole volume when folded, telescope IN
folded It is immense. 1t is gigantic. So also are
your high buildings. 60 to the top of one and feel
that must jump l throw myself the
pafapet. It is astonishing, but. mind you he paused
to white hand though his hair, very amusing;
no less, N sieu', than that; very amusing.
1T IS fortunate that you resisted the impulse"
said.
"Fortunate!" he exclaimed, and burst into 4 loud
laugh II have had my lesson fifteen years ago. All
my life m'sieu, have been subject such i'm
pulses in the street pretty girl. very pretty.
Do kiss her? want to, admit, but deny my
self What? OF course deny myself It is unlaw-
ful and leads to complications"
He seized his chair the sides by both hands
and Jerked il nearer the table
W about myself about that lesson fifteen years ago
/ was.then twenty Ave- a dangerous age and full Of
FIRE. The wine Of youth flows in ones veins AL Is
impulse, but of reason and wisdom, very iitt4e So
6fteen years ago young twenty-five
eh?-accustomed to indulging my every want and
very happy to do 80, m'sieu' assure you.
mo regrets, no. not one, just every day to drink
my ELL Of wine, to gamble and to take pleasure in
feminine society was to confess candidly misses,
dissipafed young dog.
Well in this way spent my time till At last
there happened the inevitable Ny nerves. none too
strong at their best sieu. gave ont, and retired
TO the residence Of my uncle at Ia voulte. The
village Of La Voulte IS 20 be compared New York
o. Paris no, not for moment merely village,
fAat's m But IN La voulte there are eonvenes and
churches. n'sien, assure you. in plenfy
The good aisterA IN the robes q their order, are
SsesywAese take p1enty Of ezeseise ~ direeAiss
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-17

"Oh, indeedv This was distinctly affront IF
I am disturbing any love affair, l.
You're not disturbing my love affair."" he said
cody. "It is communion of the spirit, and you
do not interfere at all In fact, believe like to
have you around, you stimulate my imagination"
Thanks" said iciy. s|f
The swell at that moment lifted the raft sharply
At one side and slid under the other. l sat down
suddenly and tried to find something to hold to.
found it, mans coat sleeve and held desperately
for minute l glanced toward the shore; somehow
the lsnterns showed less pIainy-from gorgeous
coored butterflies against the dark they looked like
pale hre6es, flashing faint CLEAN at intervals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-17

tamaran and stared the of Japanese lanterns
strung from the Dudley veranda the Dudley trees.
and from the Dudley trees out along the Dudley
dock.
When some one the other side of the raft
coughed apoogetically nearly fell of, which would
have been Inconvenience have not reached that
stage in swimming when l can take six strokes
without my feet shooting out of the water and my
head going down.
"You needn't he alarmed about Hasweil," the
voice went on savagely. "He could not fracture
that thick skull Of his
ITS you, is it," / said. Il might have known
it."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-17

plenty of men with whiskers, with boards of such
amplitude that you constrained wonder how
they care for them, endure them, better still il
they married men, how their wives endure them.
And so the Of these perfect furies Of wins
kers - these bushy, thorny. turbulent whskers-
entered Pallard's and, with smile that dedueed
from divers movements OF his beard, sat himself
down at my table
What day. he said shaking his head.
What and!" he continued.
nodded and waggled by turns.
Then came Jacques with my pompier, and the man
with whiskers lay back in his circular seat and
roared with merriment
You fortify yourself against snow with ice," he
said: but in this country does strange things.
WHAT"
He turned to Jacques.
Bring one, too" he said.
Then Jacques returned, bottle-laden and alert
Three bottles and sphon He placed them care
fully on the table, first tall slope necked bottle On
the one SIDE so; next bulging neeked black bottle
the other side. so. Then take the first bottle and
pour into the bottom of goblet generous modi-
That's Observation-Disclosures and aro-
matte Then from the other bottle, pour much or
little you have sweet tooth not. That's
currants Now drop in your ice, two cubes, and fill
It up with carbonic water from the siphon Stir
vigorously with the spoon and .v1S-there's your
pompieri
"Delicious." said the man with the whiskers
Most refreshngT.
He smaeked his lips and piled his seryiette roughly
across, through. up and along his beard and
tache until they had assumed the proper decree OF
feroeity. Then he pulled from has pocket that nm
mistakable badge Of the tourist, Cook circular
ticket.