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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13
Two WHITE WOMEN HELD IN
CONNECTION WITH MURDER

his laundry with which proposed
the following day TO pay an Indebted
ness on his business. This same night
the white woman, whom the police
are seeking, demanded sum of mon
ey from the girl, and according TO the
Chinese spy. she told him the secret
OF ing Cows hoard The other white
girl under arrest is chum of the for
mer, and was with her the night that
Chinese money was discussed,
The two women, with an 1S-ycar-
old lad. with whom they were dining,
when arrested in a Chinese restaurant.
were taken To headquarters TO be
questioned.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13

and, as my husband is not now pay
ing anything TO me, ] have not money
enough To hire counsel"
Thaw watched his wife intently
while she was ON the witness stand.
but did not appear 10 be perturbcd by
her presence. Mrs, Thaw appeared
more mature, but seemed dcmure, and
school girl expression accentuated
her beauty As it did when she wore
her eton collar and testified at her
husband trials In New York.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13
SHAFTS BODY GUARD
JOINS NATIONALIST 6

News has been received here from
Teheran that the Arab horsemeu.
that constituted the Shah's body
gurd. have joined the nationalists, 1t
is said also that general boycott
has been declared against all Russian
merchants I'm Persia.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13
DIED ON CRUISER.

Washington. July 12.-Ensigu Hut
X Aiken OF the navy died aboard til
arnorcd cruiser North Carolina at N
rles last night from injuries resulun'
from al gas explosion, attribute
to- tae generation OF gas in the Dunl
erS
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13

San Francisco, July 13.-Christian
c. JohnsOn. sentenced yesterday at
San Jose TO serve seven years i'll the
psnitentIary for blgamy. is reported
to have confessed that he is the my5-
terious John Madison. wanted NJ
many parts OF the country for irregu-
lar matrimonial ventures and sys
tematic swindling OF women under
promise of marriage
JChnson's alleged confession. how
ever, which is printed today IN a To-
cal newspaper, is SO fun of incon'
sistCncies and so at variance with
statements he has made since his az
rest I'm this city last Tuesday, the pO-
lice authorities arc not inclined to
give it fun credence
In this confession Johnson declares
that he has been married TO so many
women that he cannot count them OF
hand.
In 1906" he said, Il quit my busl
ness of buying horses, ana from that
time. | have been making my living
by marrying and making love to WON
en-, getting their money and then de
serting them"
One of his amusing fcats. accord
ing To his own confession. was max
ing love TO ten women at once IN
Portland. ore While he admits that
he got money from most OF them, and
that his marriages were part of &
get.rich-quick system, Johnson de
clares that in every instance ne spent
the money he received upon the vic
tim herself.
They kept me broke all the time,
is the way he expresses it.
Johnson was born in Germany, and
coming to this country in the seven
ties. secured a post with the United
States government, buying horses FOL
the army on commission. This TOOK
him all over the country. At first. he
SAYS. he was a woman hater because
he had been separated from a sweet
/ heart in Germany. who died later
He married the first of his many
wives in Springfield, Mass, in 1905
She was Mrs Mary Brown.
Il married only one woman under
the name OF John Madison johnson
declared. Her name was Jones-if
remember right-Eli2a Jones. l go
$1,000 from her because she said she
loved me 1 could have gotten $50.
600"
Eighteen Of the women, whom John
son met married and deserted withlr
the last three years. according to tho
confession, were:
Mrs. Catherine Hoenc, San Diego
Mrs Josephine Trethewny, Stockton
Cal; Mrs. Sylvia Pollard De Bonnett
San Francisco; rms. Henrietta Leo
mold. San Francisco; Eliza Jones
Portland. Ore; Mrs Mary Brown
Springfield. Mass, Mrs. Frances Hep
burn, Oakland: Miss Minnie Gather
San Francisco; Mrs. Josephine Hen
nlncer. Oakland: Mrs Birdie King
Hot SPRINGS. Ark; Mrs. Elizabeth NJ
Jackson. lola, Kas.: Mrs Mary Frlck
East St. Louis, Ms: Catherine" hos
pitaI nurse. ST. Louis Mo. Mrs. AlicC
Richardson, ST Louis; Mrs. Catalm,
Baughman. ST Louis; MIS-. Mimi,
Allen. ST. Louis; Mrs. Bertha King
Nfemuhls, Tenn. Mrs. De LoeIn. VIII,
Of sea captain, Portland. Ore.
From most Of these women. johnson
says. ne obtained money or jewelr!
or both.
i Portland. July 12-myegugatiol
Of The alleged confession of Christian
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BUSCH CELEBRATES HIS
SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY.

Carlsbad. July 12.-Adolphus Busch
OF St Louis has just celebrated his
seventeen birthday here. he Duke oi
Hessc conferred upon him the title oil
comermcial councillor.
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I ACIER RIES
TO ED HIS LIFE

Chicago, July 13-Clarence Rusgles,
forty years of age, and believed from
papers III mis- possession TO be a school
teacher Of Denver, Colo. was found
unconscious and in a serious condition
In bed at the Chicago hotel today, sup
posedly from the effects of strychnine.
Ruggles had been living at the hotel
for more than a week. The police
are of the opinion that the man at
tempted to commit suicide, and are
making an investigation.
Denver. July 13.-CIarence Ruggles.
who attempted 70 commit suicide 10
Chicago. was a teacher IN the G. w.
CLAYTON school in this city. Nj Rug
giles came h Denver from California
about a year ago and would Aaye re-
sumed his school work here next Sep
tember. He is married At the of
flee OF superintendent Of schools. i
was stated that Mr. Russles' standing
as a teacher was highSand no reason
for his attempted suicide could be
given.
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BI(1AnS I
CONF FESSE S
Says lie Is Madison and
and Cannot Count
Wives Olfhand

San Jose, July 1S.-Christian c.
Johnson, alias Anderson, alias Mad
son, who Yesterday, in the superior
court, pleaded guilty TO bigamy and
was sentenced TO serve seven years
in San Quentin, left today in custody
of deputy sheri1 for the prison at
that place.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13
WEATHER FORECAST

A H-THE INDICATIONS APE
He WEATHER WILL BE eENER.
ally FAIR TONIGHT AND TO.
MORROW.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-13

S TANDARD DISPATCHES
ARE GENUINE AND GUAR
ANTEED BY THE GREATEST
NEWS GATHERING ASSO-
CATION IN THE, WORLD
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Mess Football Team Wins Easily.

In the match game OF football on
the baseball grounds last Sunday
afternoon between the Clifton F. c.
and Mess teams resulted in a victory
for the latter by a score of four goals
to one. Both teams appeared in
their new uniforms and just before
the play they lined up before the
camera, which perhaps accounts for
the falldown of the Clifton team.
The Clifton team were clad in black
and pink uniforms, while the Mess
team wore blue and white. In the
first half the Mess. team scored two
goals to their opponents none, and
in the second half Clifton scored one
goal and the Mess team made two
more.
Goal scoreres were as follows:
Hally 3, Mason ], Mess; Burgham 1
for Clifton. 1t is reported that the
star player of the two teams was
conceded to be Liddell, who played
with the Mess team Another game
has been arranged between the same
teams for Sunday afternoon, January
LIST. On Christmas day there will be
a match game between Clifton and
Morenci on the Clifton field, at which
time an interesting exhibition is
promised. Those desiring to see a
real fast game should not miss this
one. On account of lack of time we
cannot print the line-ups this time.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
A Bie Turkey Shoot For Christmas.

A big turkey shoot will be pulled
off on the Clifton gun club grounds
on Christmas Day, to which the pub
lie is invited and great day of sport
is promised. A large number of tur-
keys and chickens have been engaged
for the occasion and pistol and rifle
ranges will be made. Pistol range so
yards, rife range at turkey head 10G
yards; rifle range proper 25O yards.
Trap shooting on the side. The
shoot will be conducted under the
auspices of the gun clubs of Shannon,
Morenci and Clifton, and all club
members are especially invited.
Special targets will be put up, there
by enabling the shooter to pick his
turkey from the coop instead of kill
ing it with the bullet. The shooter
may have his choice of the class of
shooting. This will be the biggest
shoot ever conducted in Clifton and
the price will be as usual.
There will be a special trap and
turkey at Morenci next Sunday to
which Clifton people are invited.
This shoot will be conducted on the
same plans as mentioned above.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
1890
Notice of Sale Under ChatteI lOrtgage
W. J. RILEY,
SeCre tary.

BY virtue of a chattel mortgage
executed to First National Bank of
Clifton, Arizona, by W. S. Humphrey
and G. II. Love, dated December "a,
1908, to secure payment of 5000
evidenced by promissOry note falling
due in six months from said date,
with interest one per cent per month,
and 10 per cent attorneys fees on
amount due, and that default has
been made on said mortgage, and
that there is due and unpaid thereon,
principal and interest 1924, and at
toIney's fees S62.40;
That the property described in and
mortgaged by said mortgage is as
follows, to-wit: One story frame
dwelling house, situated on lands
owned by the Arizona Copper Com
pany, known and carried on the books
of said company as Lot No. 90 d, in
Town of Clifton, Graham County,
Arizona.
Now, Therefore, notice is hereby
given, that said mortgage will be
foreclosed by sale of said premises,
veudue, at the front door of First
National Bank, in Town of Clifton,
Graham County, Arizona, on DeCem-
Der 9th, 1909, at 10 o'clock a. M, to
the highest cash bidder.
Dated December IA. 1909.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CLIFTON,
Mortgage.
L. KEARNEY, Atty. CLIFTON ARR.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

All persons, firms, associations or
corporations who at a fixed place of
business are engaged in the business
of tailors, cleaners, grocers, dealers
in curios, milliners, cobblers, jewellers,
hardware, second hand goods, pawn
brokers, butchers, arbers, commission
merchants, shoe dealers, dry goods,
gents furnishings, etc. who shall
keep their doors open to the public
on Sundays, shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall pay a
fine of not less than ten dollars nor
more than twenty-five dollars or not
less than ten nor more than twenty
five days in the town or county Jail
or by both such fine and imprison-
ment in the discretion of the court
trying the same.
Passed and adopted this 10th day
of December, 1909.
Attest: Approved:
r. r. BALL, GEORGE FRASER,
Clerk. Mayor.
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Notice of Sheriffs Sale.

By virtue of an execution issued
out of the district court of the fifth
judicial district of the Territory of
Arizona, in and fo- the County of
Graham, in the. action of Arizona
Lumber Company, a corporation,
plaintiff, against the Clifton Gold
and Copper Company of Clifton, Ari-
IONA, corporation, defendant, dated
and duly attested on November 20,
1909, wherein said plaintiff obtained
a Judgment against said defendant
for the sum of five hundred thirty
six and 1O-lO0 dollars, on October %,
1909, and with interest thereon at
the rate of 6 per cent per annum
from date of said judgment until
paid, and costs of suit taxed at $500,
and accruing costs, which said judg-
ment was on October %. 1909, record
ed in Judgment Book Q of said court,
at page 264.
That by virtue of said execution
have levied upon all right, title and
interest of the said Clifton Gold and
Copper Company of Clifton, Arizona,
in and to the following described
mines and mining claims, situated in
Graham County, Arizona Territory,
and the location notices thereof are
recorded in the Office of the county
wit: Oregon, in book 10, record of
mines, page 10; jeff Dayis, in book
II, record of mines, page 1873; Buff
falo Bill, in book IS, record of mines,
page 374; Katy Did, in book IA, re-
cord of mines, page 68; GreenhOrn,
in book II, record of mines, page 81:
Bald Eagle, in book 10, record of
mines, page 800; Gray Eagle, in book
10, record of mines, page 1913; Cum
berland Gap, in book Is, record of
mines, page 191; Grow, in book 10,
record of mines, page 324; Cinderilli.
in book Is, record OF mines, page 443;
Napoleon, in book Is, record of mines.
page 1873; Anita, in book -, record
of mines, page 525: and Anita No. 2,
in book Ii, record of mines, page
$50; that all of said claims are in
Copper Mountain mining district,
except said Anita which is in Green
lee Gold Mountain mining district.
Notice is hereby given that on Fri
day, December oath, 1909, at II
O'Clock a. m. of said day, at the front
door of the court house of said Ora
ham County, in Solomonville, Ari-
IONA, 7 will as the undersigned sher-
| if, sell all the right, title and inter
est of the said Clifton Gold and
Copper Company of Clifton, Arizona,
in and TO the above described prop
erty, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs, at public auction,
to the highest bidder, for cash, law
full money of the United States.
Given under my hand this Both day
of November, 1909.
A. A. ANDERSON,
Sheriff Graham County, Arizona.
By FRANK RICHARDSON,
1928 Deputy.
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To the stockholders of the Polaris
Mining and Milling Company of Cliff
ton, Arizona.
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Polaris Mining
and Milling Company of Clifton, Ari-
IONA, to elect directors for the en-
suing year and for the purpose of
transacting such other business as
may properly come before the said
meeting will be held at the Office of
the ella Valley Bank & Trust Com
pany, in Clifton, Graham county,
Arizona, on the 18th day of January,
A. D. 1910, at o'clock D. m.
Dated this the 18th day of Decem-
Der, 1909 G. y. VAN dorm,
]. H. KERRY, President.
Secretary.
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MORE BASKET BALL.
Two Games at ArmOry HaII-BIues vs..
Reds MOrenci vs.. Clifton.

Lovers of the interesting game of
basket ball will have another oppor-
tunity of seeing a clash between the
crack teams of Morenci and Clifton,
which takes place at Armory Hall
next Saturday evening at O'Clock.
So far this season Clifton has de-
cidedly the best of the Morenci five,
but it is understood that Manager
Shontz of the Morenci team has de-
clared his intention to get team that
will take the soap out of Clifton, which
means that if he succeeds he will
surely have to go some, thus the re-
suit will be that the fans will have
an opportunity of seeing the fastest
basket ball games that can be played
in any hall. The game Saturday
night promises to be an interesting
one in every particular, as the Mo-
renci five have been loading up and
practicing ever since their last de-
feat.
In order to give the spectators
more sport for their money pre-
liminary game has been arranged be-
tween the 10th grade grammer
school girls, the teams being called
the Reds and the Blues. This game
will be called promptly at 8 o'clock
and will be followed Immediately by
the big game. The admission will be
the same as usual, % cents.
On account of the large floor space
and seating capacity of Armory Hall
everybody can secure a gooo seat
and see every move of the players.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
NOTICE.

To the stockholders of the ERA
Publishing Company:
Notice is hereby given that an
annual stockholders meeting of the
ERA Publishing Company will be held
at the Office of the company at Cliff
ton, Arizona, at s O'Clock p. m, on
Saturday, January 9TH, 1910, for the
ensuing year, and trausacting such
other business as may come before
the meeting. Signed,
HENRY HILL,
President
Clifton, Arizona December Is, 1909.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
MORENCI ITEMS.

P. A. Wick was in from Eagle Sat
urday.
Miss Bonnie was up from Clifton
Monday.
Miss Loye, of Metcalf, spent Sat
urday in camp.
Baron Won Sender was over from
Metcalf Sunday.
Mrs. Roy Wayland was up from
Clifton Tuesday.
Mr.. Woodbury., of Clifton, rode up
to camp Saturday.
r. f. Brown was in from Eagle
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Newell, of Coronado, was in
camp Saturday shopping.
Earl Hastings was over from Coro-
nado Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Johnson was in from Eagle
Saturday doing her Xmas shopping.
DR.. Ricketts, is spending a few days
in camp. He arrived Monday even
ing.
Misses Eta Martin and Mary
Throm visited friends in camp Sun
day.
The Azurite club will give the first
of their series of dances Friday
night.
The ladies class at the club will
only have one day week until after
New Year.
The troop gave one of their month
ly dances after drill Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Whittelsey entertained
number of friends Tuesday afternoon
at duplicate whist.
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. K. Williams enter
tanned a number of their friends
Wednesday evening.
Z. r. Brown, of the sampling de-
partment, left Thursday to spend the
holidays at his old home in Salt Lake.
John Brewster, who played on the
ball team the latter part of the sea-
son, left Tuesday for his home in
Texas.
Mrs. Tuthill gave very enjoyable
musical Tuesday evening in honor of
the Misses Pudan. Very appropriate
refreshments were served.
Every week adds new names to tie
two hundred and over at the club
alleys. Heinrichs was high last week
with 224 and Parsons next with 2O4.
Mrs. Robson assisted by Mesa
danes r E. Moore, Rosco, M. M.
Chapma and Pickett, received from
I to 6 in honor of the Misses Pudan.
Mr.. Watson, who has been working
in the A. C. general at Clifton, was
in camp Sunday. Mr.. Watson re-
signed his position in Clifton to &C
cept one as assistant cashier in a
bank at Wilcox.
Mr.. Taylor returned from Los An
geles, where he went about three
weeks ago with the intention of
but after having been sick
two weeks decided that the best
place for him was Moreuci.
Within the next two weeks Chas.
Shontz will organize an orchestra
known as the MorenCi Club orchestra.
At first only three pieces will be used
piano, violin and clarinet, but later
other instruments will be added.
Judge Hampton and Mr. Burns,
two of the three men of the terri
torial campaign committee, held a
meeting at the Morenci club We'd
nesday evening to try and stimulate
the interest of the democrats in the
coming election.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank of Clifton
for the election of Directors, and the
transaction of all such other business
as may properly come before the meet
ing will be held on the 18th, day of
January at seven thirty in the even
ing at the Office of the bank.
Dated the 7th day of December,
1900.
W. J. RILEY,
Secretary
The copper era., 1909-12-16
Methodist Church.

Preaching each Sunday at II am.
and 7:3O.; prayer meeting, Wednesday
1880 pm; Literary Society, Thurs
day 1880 pm; choir practice at par
sonage, Friday 1880 pm. J. W. Aker,
pastor.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
Sunday Services attheDifferent Churches.
Catholic Church.
DURING THE WINTER)

DURING THE WINTER)
st. Michael Church Shannon Hill
mass every other Sunday at S:25 a. m.
Sacred Heart Church (Chase creek
mass every Sunday at 9:45 a. M;
evening service 700. Rev. Joseph
Garnet priest.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

The F. F. F. club will give another
OF its popular dances at the opera
house next Saturday night. The
dance will take place after the bas-
ket ball game, and the announce
ments give the dancing time as $50
20 1910.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday School at $50 a. m; morn
ing service IL d. M; Christian En-
deavor z p. m; evening services 1875.
Every body cordially invited. Curry
H. Love, pastor.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
Clifton Fire Alarm
PHONE
MAIN z91.
MINOR MENTION


The Palace Market is now located
at its ne~ place just across the rail-
road track from it's old location.
The house was moved by W. J. Nc
Dowell. The new location is more
convenient for the conducting of the
business
The copper era., 1909-12-16

We carry full line of fresh home
made candies and special price to
large quantities. Call and see the
Clifton Confectionery before buying.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
Coronado Railroad.

Passenger SeIvice.-In effect April %, 1909.
Train No. leaves Clifton 7.45 a. m; Long.
fellow 815a m d: arriyesMetcalf $50 m. No. g
leaves Clifton 3 so p. m; Longfellow AIS p. -,
arrive Metcalf4.2S p. m
Train No 2. leaves Metealf SIS a. m: Long
fellow 9:13 a m; arrives Clifton 9.30 m No.
leaves Metealf4 40 p. IN e, LongfellOw ASS p m.
arrives Clifton SIP p. m.
GEO. WAesTAFF, Supt
NORMAN CARMICHAEL, Gen'l Manager.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

A. II. Ander son, who for several
years held responsible position in
the A. c. mines at Morenci, but who
has been sick for the past sew
eral months, VISITED Clifton this week
on business. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Stevenson, an expert baker
and bakery man. After looking over
this field they decided that Clifton
offers an opening in this line, and if
they can make satisfactory arrange
ments for d building it is probab BILE
that they will open for business with
in the next two months. Mr.. Ander-
son left this morning for the hot
springs and Mr.. Stevenson will re-
main here arranging for the business
end.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Please send your order in early for
Christmas, so as to AVOID the rush at
Smiths store
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Archie Morrison, John Grimes and
several other stockholders of the
Gold Belt, visited the mines last Sun
day. They returned home we'll
pleased with the mill and are con-
fdent that the Gold Belt is to become
the big gold producer of this section.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
Stockholders Meeting.

Carnations and Roses fresh every
week. a. G. Drug Dept.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Don't forget the Texas Postum din
ner on Christmas Day at Carrie john
sons
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Xmas Vegetables, Celery, Lettuce,
Caulifower, Carrots, Turnips, Cab
bage, Green Peas, Cress, Parsley,
Parsnips, Belle Peppers, Tomatoes,
Summer Squash, Brussel Sprouts,
Green Chill, Wax Beans at Smiths
store.
The copper era., 1909-12-16
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PURELY PERSONAL


c. E. Tyler, the insurance man OF
Morenci, was down Tuesday last on
business.
Lou Crawford departed this morn
ing for a trip to his old home. He
will spend tie holidays with friends.
Judge George Cosper, of Duncan,
visited Clifton this week for the pur-
pose of disposiug of a shipment of
corn.
Mrs. Lena Sheppard, of Ration, N.
NJ, arrived in Clifton last Saturday
evening to accept a position in the
office of the A. G. store.
Baylor Shannon returned to Clifton
last Sunday from his ranch on Eagle.
He left Tuesday on the outgoing pas
senger on outside business.
Pete Torrance, one of the oldest
locomotive engineers on the A. & N.
NJ, left this morning for California,
where he will spend the holidays with
his family.
Mat Comisky, one of the smelter
foremen, left this morning for Cali
fornia, where he will spend the holt
days with his family. Mat is one of
the old timers of Clifton.
Mrs. A. S. Bradfeld, mother of
Mrs. Johnny Cromb, arrived last
week from Quincy, H., to spend the
holidays. This is her second visit to
Clifton, her first visit having been
eight years ago.
Harry Armstrong, superintendent
of the New England mines, left Mon
day morning for Maine, where he will
attend the stockholders meeting of
the company. He will be absent
about two weeks.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Before purchasing elsewhere see
the line of framed pictures at Ris-
don's studio.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Be sure and call at Smiths store fol
YOUR wants during the Holidays.
The copper era., 1909-12-16

Sweet Cider, Duffy's Apple Juice and
Ross Belfast Ginger Ale, Lime
Juice and Welch's Grape Juice,
Smiths store