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The copper era., 1909-02-25

WHILE the valley papers are throw ing cold water on the question of county division, it is well known fact that many of the citi- zens of that section are expressing themselves in favor of the move, ac- cording to statements made by sev- eral valley people who have recently visited the eastern end. Of course it is perfectly natural for the papers of the valley to oppose any such measure, but their opposition does not change the fact that the citizens of the eastern end of the county are entitled to relief from the hardships which they have been undergoing ever since Graham has amounted to anything. To the working man who is called to Solomonville as a crimi- nal witness, county division is an loses his wages, but is put to extra expense, with absolutely no rebate unless he is willing to take a paupers oath. Ia fact the slightest business at the county seat requires three days time for the citizens of the eastern end of the county, when as a matter of fact if the county was divided this business could be done in a single day. There are other reasons why the county should be divided, one of them being that the eastern end of the county has not in past years received proper distri- button of county funds-the system having been that we pay in from D to 90 per cent. of the money and in no case have we received even 50 per cent in distribution.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

ARIZONA produced during the month of January a total of 3O,OOO, 900 pounds of copper, of which amount the Clifton Morenci district contributed in the neigh hborhood of seven million. During the month of February the three big smelters in this district have been running at their average capacities and we can be counted upon for similar tonnage as last month.
The copper era., 1909-02-25
The Lesson of the Times

'The best the cheapest" It's old maxim but it will bear repeating In the days of the tight squeeze the wise buyer looks more to quality, depending length ofwear rather than the saving of few pennies. This is true economy and very wise buying. While depending on the sterling qualities of our to attract you, do not for moment lose track of the fact that the price also figure You will al- find prices lower for dependable goods than those of any other pharmacy in the Southwest. It isn't easy to make high qualities and low prices happy grounds but do it do it every day. Time proves this to our regular customers, and to those who do not knoW us quite well extend hearty invitation to come in and get acquainted with and and methods.
 A. C. DRUG APARTMENT
 PAYS COME FIRST
The copper era., 1909-02-25
MORENCT ITEMS

ot Earle Mason.
 The schools were closed Monday afternoon on account of it being Washington birthday. The children were free to enjoy the snow storm.
 George P. Smith returned the first of the week from a trip to his home in western Texas. Judging from his looks the trip certainly did him good.
 c. B. Nonnamaker arrived home this week from Phoenix, where he had been in the interest of county division. He is encouraged over the prospect.
 Miss Dodge entertained the pupils of the high school at her home Sat urday evening. Games were played and at seasonable hour refresh ments were served.
 Snow fell almost necessarily from Sunday forenoon until Monday even- ing. Had all the snow laid ou the ground that fell it would have been several inches deep.
 Mrs. DeFriest left the first of the week for a short stay in Duncan be- fore starting for her home in the east. She has been spending the winter months in Morenci.
 Mesdames Keister and Coleman en- tereained number ot their friends at cards Saturday evening. Dainty refreshments were served and all who attended had delightful time.
 Julius Kruttschnitt enjoyed a visit Tuesday from MT. Skinner, former cldssmate at Yale. Mir. Skinner is a mining engineer and was looking over the works at this place.
 Jack Ruemenapp, Ernest Lloyd and J. B. Job spent Sunday at the Pump station on Eagle creek. They were surprised at the size of the plant that is being installed out there and see no reason for Morenci ever be- ing short of water
 Mrs. E. s. Quick and children left last Saturday morning for Fl Paso where they will reside for the pres eut. In week or so MT. Quick will join them and they will go to San Antonio, where they will reside for the summer.
 II. l.. Hall and H. H. Roseberry made d trip to New Mexico last week to look at some of the lands that will be brought under cultivation by the new government dam. They are quite enthusiastic over the out look of that country.
 R. c. Schneider, one of the old timers in the A. c. electrical depart ment, resigned his position last week and left for Colorado, where he ex- poets to farm in the future. MT. Schneider leaves numerous friends who wish him success in his new home.
 The D. C. ore train became unman- ageable Tuesday morning on account of slippery rails. It ran through the old A. c. incline tunnel and jumped the track at the head ot the old in cline. Fortunately no one was hurt, and despite the fact that the engine and cars were piled in q heap no serious damage was done. The dance given at the club on the evening of the 22nd by the Cavalry troop of this place was one of the society events of the season. The hall was very appropriately decorated and cOlored lights were used in such way that the effect was very beau ; tiful. Good music was furnished and delightful refreshments were served so that every one had an enjoyable time. Several of the members of the Clifton troop were up.
The copper era., 1909-02-25
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOrenci Dis
 triCt and Surrounding Camps.

The Shannon Copper company is now receiving regular shipments of low grade sulphide copper ore from the Copper Queen company at Bisbee.
 The wood work on the New Eng land x Clifton aerial tram is now completed and the cables are being planned. Within the course of a short time this new addition and money saver for the company will be in full operation.
 A mining engineer of considera ble reputation and ability is now making an examination of the Polaris prop critics. The purpose of this eXamina- tion is to find out the most favora bic locations at which extensive devel- opmeut work should be done. Ire Southwestern Development and Im- provement company is planning d Urge amount of work in the near future aud no doubt will make things him in that district.
 OuISluC bC tel pCiS SCOih IO tehC d delight in referring to the plant of the Arizona Copper company, of Clifton, in rather unpleasant language. These reports perhaps do not embarrass the Arizona Copper company, but it should be given credit for what it is doing in the pro- duction of copper. The Arizona Cop. per company is the heaviest copI CT producer in the Clifton Morenci dis trict, producing an average monthly output of nearly 3,O00,0 pounds at a cheaper cost than most of the companies in this territory. Another advantage of this company is the ownership of unlimited ore bodies actually developed. It might be true that the company could increase it's output to considerable extent. and also cheapen it's cost of production. but judging from what copper is cost ing other companies there seems to be some doubt it. This company has been operating iu this district III any years and uas always continued active opera lions whether copper was selling at 10 or 20 cents per pound, which Is more than can be said of some of the other tlourishing copper camps of the United States.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

STATEHOOD for Arizona seems to have fallen by the wayside until the next session, after having passed through the house by an unanimous vote. It was thought for a while that the senate would take immed- fate action, but the objection of sev- eral of the leaders prevented.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

OUR esteemed old friend, the editor of the Duncan Post, whom the people of Clifton know so well, came forth last week with fatherly advice in the matter of the incorporation of our city. And in his hot air he attempts to advise the citizens of this place that the ERA is after their scalp and that if we incorporate we are going to wreck the town. One of the objects of incorporating Clifton is to build a high wall along the south bank of Chase creek for the benefit of such visitors as the Major, in order that he might not soil his Sunday clothes; and another is to stop the fast driv- ing of the automobiles when the Major is in town in order to prevent a funeral. After we are incorporated the ERA will extend the fighting editor of the Post an invitation to come up and see the sights. The ERA knows that the old man is excusable for what he says, and we desire to congratulate him upon the manner in which he is building up the little city of Duncan, and expect to see him asking the people of his city to in corporate in the very near future.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

THE bill providing for mileage and per diem for witnesses in criminal cases met with a sad fate in the legislature one day last week, and there is to be no relief for those who happen to be called to serve in the above CanacitY.
The copper era., 1909-02-25
Local Weather Bureau.

The following meteorological ob- servations were taken by w. B.. Cramer, cooperative observer of the Weather Bureau of the U. $. depart ment of agriculture during the week ending February 24. 1909.
The copper era., 1909-02-25
Notice tO Stockholders.

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Clifton Water and Improvement Company will be held at their office in Clifton, Ari- zona, March 1st, 1929, at 10 o'clock d. m. CLIFTON WATER Co.
 By M. l. MAIDEN
The copper era., 1909-02-25

For fine juicy steak, leave orders with the Clifton Meat and Cold Stor- age company.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

FOR SALE-Two cottages above high water mark. Will he sold cheap for cash. Apply at this utfice
The copper era., 1909-02-25
IncOrpOratiOn Question.

During the past two weeks the county division question has been such leading subject that the most of the Clifton people have forgot ten all about the incorporation of [ the town, the election of which takes place on the 20th of March To the property owners desiring the-tow to display more personal prIde and cleanliness, incorporation is an abso- | lute necessity, as without it we will always remain just a plain olu camp and nothing more. With the size of fClifton and the large number of good ! citizens we have there is no doubt of Us being ready for it. The present population of Clifton is exactly 5,9Ol according to the last census, which was taken in January. In connection with incorporation it might be we'll to state that there are many nuisances around Clifton that need attention and about the best and quickest way to regulate them is by aving a city government. So far there appears to be little opposition to incorporation, though like all other issues, there are two sides to be the fear of an increase in taxes, but with the revenues of the city courts and other sources this in crease should not amount to but very little, as expenses of an incorporated town are not expected to be extra ordinary.
 As the ERA understand it, it is not the intention of those favorinp in corporation to start off by plunging the town so far in debt that we will be burdcned with extra high city taxes, but to place it in a better sanitary condition, improve the ap- pearances of the town, and otherwise place us in the position which any town the size of Clifton ought to be. The two companies, who will pay the greatest portion of the city tax, are in favor of incorporation for the benefit of the town and its citizens, and that being the case, there is no reason why the smaller property owners should be afraid of it.
 O. J. Cotey, one of the leading democrats of this end of the county, and who is at present precinct chair man ot his party at Clifton, left Tuesday morning for Phoenix, where he will spend the week in the inter- ests of county division. When leay- ing Clifton be was heeled with reso- lutions strongly favoring county division, which were adopted by the democratic mass meeting held in Clifton Monday evening.
 FOR SALE.-Gray horse, buggy and harness, S1OO. Apply Waiter Siegel.
 Program for Empire Theater Thursday and Friday, February 25th and 26th.
 A Street Waif's Christmas.
 The Squawmans Daughter.
 The Kitchen Maid Dream.
 It's Only the Painter.
 Paper COck-A- Goodies.
 Illustrated song Some Day"
The copper era., 1909-02-25

A thimble and linen shower was given Wednesday afternoon by Mes danes Goodrich and Van Dorn, at the home of the lattler, in honor of Miss Dietrich. A large number ot ladies were present.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

FOR SALE-Hnuse and lot in cen tral location. The lot has q frontage of 10 feet, house is a frame building of six rooms with bath. A good renting property that can be bought at a cheap price. Apply Copper Era office
The copper era., 1909-02-25

"Trains stop on signal.
 GEORGE A. WAGsTALF, Supsri n to1 dow
The copper era., 1909-02-25

FOR SALE.-Gray horse, buggy and 500. Apply Waiter Siegel.
The copper era., 1909-02-25

Program for Empire Theater Thursday and Friday, February 25th and 26th.
 A Street Waif's Christmas. The Squawmans Daughter. The Kitchen Maid Dream. It's Only the Painter. Paper COck-A -Doodles.
 Illustrated song Some Day"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
Bicycle Marathon Now.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE flTst
bicycle Marathon race ever held in The
world is on the calendar COR Sunday,
June 13 Nearly leo prizes have been
secured. 4 1909 motorcycle will be
offered as first prize and Colonel Al
bert =. Pope, the father OF bicycling
In America. has donated a Columbia
racing bicycle as second prize. Spc.
cial prizes viii be awarded newsboys.
letter carriers. schoolboys, messenger
boys. and members of the militia. The
race will be open TO amateurs through
out the world and arrangements are
being contaminated to bring over the
champions OF Europe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
REITBERG is ARRESTED.
Grand Rapids Bookkeeper Accused Of
Stops Shortage.

DENVER, Col, April ia. o.
|Reitberg, bookkeeper in the city treas
u-er's Office In Grand Rapids. who had
been missing for IL days. was arrest
es here last night charged with en-
Ibezzling more than $1,000 from the
city treasury of Grand Rapids. Reit.
berg will not fight extraditlon, saying
he intended to return to his home city
TO surrender just before he was cap
tured.
Reitberg disappeared from his home
IN Grand Rapids Sunday, April A.
Shortly after his departure small
shortage WAS discovered In his ac-
counts in the offce ~ City Treasurer
Kilstrom. by whom Reitberg was en-
ployed az a bookkeeper. This amount
grew until now II IS said TO be s1,025.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
UNWRITTEK Law WILL y
NOT SAVE CAPTAIN HAMS
Prosecuting Attornt DEWITT Says
He VIII shatter Any Sentimental
Claim OF Defense.

FLUSHING, L. l.. April When
Capt. Peter c. Hams is arraignel
here next Monday % stand tri,ll for
his life for the murder on the float OF
the Bayside Yacht club last August o.
William +. Annis. conditions will DC
much different than they were at the
trial OF his brother Thornton jenkins
Hams. acquitted for participation In
the same crime. las. January. The
new prosecuting attorney Drvttt,
differs greatly from former District
Attorney Darrin. IN that he has had
experience In criminal law
We will shatter tny unwritten law
claim that may be ratsert. he de-
clared yesterday, "and We viii show
that Capt. Hams was sane enough u
continue as an officer in the regular
army up 10 the dey he shot in un-
armed man on float where he had
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
GLAD PENDLEroN GOES.
Fourteen Years Service on Water
Board Enough, Says Pound.

Mayor Breitmeyer's choice OF
James wilkie to succeed Il. w. Pen
dleton on the water board IL com.
mendable one." says Water Commits
Sioner James Pound. There Ia such
thing as being In one once too long.
and think when ono man has served
continuously on the water board for
IA years II II high time for him to
give way to some one else
Il MAS convinced Of that fact the
moment took my scat on the board
under appointment from Mayor
Thompson. ! found that everything
In the way Of appointments had been
cleaned up In advance OF my coming.
There are Ave men ON the water
board, as II Is now constituted, three
men run II. Those three men are
Commissioners Pendleton. Dodge and
Clippert. Mr.. Lempke and myself ara
Democrats and do not cut much
figure"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

chance to defend himself -fAeg-
promise 10 show the captain was In
sane from 1898. but we may have
some army records showing that he
passed an examination for commits
sion as second lieutenant. ala eNamina
ton for commiss'cn' as first lieuten-
ant and for captains. commission
after the time when he had the al
legged 'maniacal outburs;.
Dewitt had al Of his witneases at
the Bayside Yacht club yesterday ana
they went over their testimony with
him. showing Just where everyone
stood on the Saturday OF the tragedy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
REVISION OF TARIFF IS
NECESSARY, SAYS HILL
Railroad Msonate Declares People OF
Country Want Promise OF Re
publican Party Executed.

WASHINGTON. April iA-Declar.
inc he had no special interest in the
-tariA hili, except ~ eitiseR ef the
country. and as one interested In the
future OF the sound business III the
nation. James !. Ill., the railroad
magnate. caller at the sreaker's
room OF the house. yesterday. "eiter'
ated the dependence OF national pros.
perity upon enactment OF bill EN-
bodylng real tariff revision,
The people throughout the coun'
try" he said whan asked as 10 his
views on the tarifs. feel that some
thing has been promised To thcm In
he way of tariff revision and they
want 20 get II.
Il have no special interest in this
tariff bill. but | have an interest In
The prosperity OF the country. We are
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

There were 795 cremations In Grea'
Britain last year. exceeding the rec
ord OF any previous year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
TEN JAP STATESMEN
ARRESTED FOR GRAFT
Charged With Taking Brides From
Sugar Company-Hundreds Of
Others Will Sc Involved

TOXIC, April IA nationwide
sensation has been caused by the ar
rest OF ten members OF the Seiyuka
faction of the Japanese diet or
charges OF receiving brides from the
Dai- Nippon Sugar CO., all Of whose
directors are under arrest charge
with embezzlement. Justification o.
the 'company's accounts and bribery
II Is stated that the Affairs Of the com
pany were so intimately concerned
with the progress Of the Seiyukai
party that hundreds of business men
and politicians will be involved before
the entire affair is cleared up.
The sugar company has been oper.
ating extensively and its foreign trade
has been enormous, due, IL Is alleged
to favoritism at the hands OF the OF.
fcials. A general investigation has
been ordered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
16 SENATORS SUPPORT
COMMISSIONER EARLE
Gov. Warner Nominates Former Sen
ator Ely for Place and Fight 10
in Senate.
from q staff correspondent)

tFron stan CorrespondenID
LANSING. Mich. April 16.-War In
the senate seems certain next week,
the object OF contention being High.
way Commissioner Earle. Governor
Warner yesterday sent in the appoint.
ment OF ex-State Senator Townsend
A. Ely TO succeed Earle. The govern.
or adopted this course TO head of leg.
islation designed to continue Earle in
Office.
The senate bill making this Office
elective Is so constructed as 10 re-
tain Earle until his successor 10 elect
ed. thus taking the power of appoint
ment out Of the governors hands. II
is said that 16 senators are lined up
TO retain Earle In Office. They believe
he would win out in an election. Earle
opposed Warner In the last campaign.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
PROMPT Paymeat.

Does our company pay. promptly
ma.am?" exclaimed the representative
OF wellknown insurance company
while canvassing i'm the Streatham dis
trict the other day. WHY, quite late
~ man who had insured With MS
against accident fell from the roof OF
a house, and as he passed the third
story window cheque was handed to
him for the full amount OF the policy"
--Tit-Bits.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

tired of conditions that have existed
for the last two yrafs. We want To
set the business OF the country on =
sound basis, To do that. Ne NEED To
get the tariff question out OF the way.
Charles NJ. Schwab. the steel mag
nate. was another Of the speakers
callers. lie said he merely called tn
pay his respects.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
Feminine.

Though cnerishing the loftiest ideals
she still retained something OF the
quality of her sex.
is it--er-perfectly safe for a wenl-
an TO driver" she faltered. hesitating-
ly. as she hitched her wagon to star.
Life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

|sible And In this work the a?plica-
ton Of the Golden Rule will he 81
great assistance"
F. b. Stevens, OF the board o! gov
errors. presided
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

More than one-eighth OF the fires in
New YorR city last sear were directly
traced to carelessness with matches
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
GINGsBURg HOME ROBBED.
payIIqht Thievee Get Away With $40
Worth OF sIlver~are.

Bold daylight burglars entered the
home OF Library Commissioners Bern
ara tiiustury. No. 81 Adeiaide-stl
sometime Thursday afternoon. while
members OF the family were away. and
succeeded in getting away with nearly
500 worth of silverware. Entrance
was gained by prying open window
leading from the porch. and the silver
ware was taken from the dining room
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-02-19
Reportina the Lords.

The lords have from time to time
concerned themselves with the made
quate reporting of their speeches. The
house of lords is not an easy place for
the reporter, and his task is rendered
more difficult by the practice of noble
lords in mumbling to themselves or
to the lord chancellor. a habit to which
new members, enslaved by the house
of commons rule Of addressing the
speaker. are especially prone.
Earl Beauchamp drew attention to
this habit in 1880. and suggested that
If the lord chancellor's seat were
shifted to the reporters side Of the
house all would be well. The mem
bers were shocked at the suggestion,
and the Duke of Argyll declared that
the in%audibility Of the lords was due
to general conversation on the
benches. As a result Of the discus
sion, however. a proposal to construct
new seats in the gallery was agreed
to, and the reporters were given make
shift places in the side gaileries--I7on-
don Chronicle.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-02-19
The Cellar Stairs.

"A man who once had a bad fall when
going down his cellar stairs 0 has
a broad strip of white painted on the
floor at the end of the last step. This
is easily seen, even If the cellar be
dark, aud many q nasty accident is
avoided. If the house is rented and
you do not like to paint the boards a
piece Of white oilcloth can be tackled
to the floor at the foot of the stairs.
See that the lacking is securely done
or a worse fall may follow than from
a misgauged step.-Philadelphia Press.