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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Clifton School Teachers

The following teachers were re
tanned by the Clifton school board al
their last meeting, and at the next
meeting of the board all vacancies
will be filed, as number of applica'
tions are before the board to be acted
upon:
High School--Prof. ,Jamisou, prin'
cipal; Miss Cameron, Miss Agnewi
Miss Shirley and Miss Trumpass.
Colquhouu School-Miss Kerby,
principal Miss Greer, Mrs. Gray and
Mrs. Wallace.
Bonnie School-Miss Martin and
Miss Terrell.
Tappau School = The two Misses
Priest.
There will be five vacancies to ill
in the corps of teachers in the Clifton
public schools for the ensuing year.
The positions to be filled are vacated
by Prof. Holversou, Prof. Bunch, Mrs,
Carleton, Mrs. Spann and Miss Muir
laugh. Prof. Jamison has been Sc
iected as principal of the schools and
the remaining vacancies are yet to be
filled.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Receiver Asked For

An application for a receiver to be
appointed for the New England and
Clifton Copper company has been
filed in the district court and hear
lug of the application is expected to
take place before Judge Lewis in
chambers at Globe in few days.
In the original suit, brought by G.
o. Bllingsley, the application was
denied, but the application has again
been renewed by the intervention OF
D. NJ. Potter who, according to the
papers flied in the cause, represents
himself to be minority stakeholder
in the New England and Clifton Cop
per company and alleges that there
is a conspiracy on foot between the
directors of the company and the ma
jority stockholders to "freeze out"
the minority stockholders and secure
possession of the property in their
own interest and detrimental to the
minority stockholders.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Returns From Ba lie

o. a. Risdon returned Friday from
FL Paso where on Tuesday he wit
messed the attack upon Jaurez with
the assistance of a field glass from
the roof of a high building on Eighth
street. He states that the prelimin-
airy attack upon Jaurez was begun by
the iusurrecto soldiers without the
knowledge of Madero, who, when in
formed of the action of his soldiers,
exclaimed: impossible, they have
no ORDERS Rsdon says the firing
in Jaurez during the two days battle
reminded him of a7Chinese new year
in Clifton. On Thursday Mr.. RisdOn
visited Jaurez and secured several
views of the wrecked city and also
souvenirs of the battle including bull.
let's, cartridges and federal soldier IS
cap.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

George Collier, who recently passed
an examination for the forestry SER
vice, has received his commission
with orders to report to Lieteuant
Drue Underwood at Fort Apache on
the 10Th inst.
| Invitations have been received in
| Clifton this week from the Board of
Regents of the University of Arizona
to attend the Inauguration of Arthur
| Herbert Wilde. a. NJ. Phi. d. as Presi-
dent of the University on Wednesday
evening the seventeenth of May.
Word has reached Clifton of the
death of Johnny Strange at Merkle
Texas on the 5th inst, and his burial
there last Sunday. Mr.. Strange was
well known Throughout the southwest
and worked in Clifton at various
times during the past ten years. He
spent the past winter here being in
the employ of the town board most of
the time. He leaves wife and
two children.
Will Sullivan, one of the cowboys
who came in with the Boyle Bros.
cattle, while on the Double Circle
range last week rode upon a mountain
lion and quickly loosening his Win
chester pumped lead like an insur-
recto and when the smoke cleared
away the brute was dead. He
measured eight feet and two inches
from tip to tip and had so gorged
himself on the remins of five calves
that he could hardly move.
County and City Health Physician
L. A. w. Burtch is in receipt of
notice from the Territorial Health
office at Phoenix that two Italians
from cholera infected district have
left New York bound for the Clifton
Moreuci district and to keep a sur
veilance over them for the time be-
ing. This shows that the health de-
partment of the United States is in
perfect running order from coast to
coast.
w. e. Hollingsworth, who has been
employed as a motorman by the ART
IONA Copper company for some time
past, left for Los Angeles, California
last week and will make his future
home there, Mr.. Hollingsworth, and
wife made many friends in Morenci,
who regret to see them go away, and
nothing but good whistles for them in
their new home are expressed by
those who knew them.
Messrs Eyler and SweetIng, who
have the contract for trauscribing
the county records for Greenlee
county, have quite cor is of as
sistants employed. Since court ad-
journed at Solomonville they are
making use of the court room, as the
County Recorders Office is too small
to work to an advantage. Mrs.
Emma. Todd, of Stafford; Mrs. Nit.
Simms, of Solomonville; Miss G. Ruly,
of Clifton. with Trinidad Michelena,
of the county seat, are all busily
engaded on the records.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Coming

DR.. Scheli OF Tucson, Arizona's
leading Optician, will be at the Cen
trail hotel on his regular visit on mex;
Wednesday and Thursday, May 18th
and 18th, with complete assortment
of glasses. If your eyes need atten'
tion call on him for expert examina'
ton. The Doctor has been visiting
Clifton for the past fourteen years
and his reliability is too well known
to need any comment. Money back
if not satisfied in 40 days trial"
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

Jas. B. Murphy is in Globe for the
Federal court.
E. c. Mason, formerly of the A c.
drug store, left for FL Paso this week
McKinley's popular sheet music on
sale at Riley's.
Mrs. A. W. Swindle has gone to
join her husband in Hurley, N. M.
Mrs. w. B Foote and baby have
gone to Long Beach, Cal, for the
summer.
George Snider was a visitor in town
on Sunday from his ranch on Eagle
creek.
Ira Harper was business visitor
in town on Monday from his ranch on
the ella.
The A. & N. NJ. Ry- bridge leading
to Hills Addition is undergoing re-
pairs this week.
Bordered lawns and crossbar figured
lawns are featured at the Bazaar.
A number of Clifton ladies' are plan
ming camping trip into the Blue
Mountains shortly after June l.
Foxy Granpa" Fox left Wednes-
day morning for Gillard Hot Springs
to be gone two weeks.
Mrs. J. S. Maddox is spending the
week at Metcalf with her brothers,
Hal aud John Young.
We have just received 1000 sheets
of McKinley's popular sheet music,
10c per copy.
Miss Helen Fisher who has been
teaching at Duncan the past year, is
visiting Ter sister, Mrs. ]. R Todd.
Joe Terrell, field manager of the
Double Circle ranch arrived in Cliff
ton this week on visit to his family.
New line of umbrellas 10 protect
you from the sun, priced the. Baz lar
way.
The city is putting down a new
board walk on the foot bridge of the
A. & N. NJ. railway bridge.
George Crispiu and Willis James
were vlsitlrs in the city Monday
from their mines in the Greenlee dis
trict.
Mrs. Mary E. Wallace of Arrow
Rock, Mo, is here visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Paul Sutherland of Shan
non Hill.
H. B. St. Clair of Phoenix, repre-
senting H H. Mcneil Co. of that city,
was visitor at the court house on
Thursday.
Carpenter j. F. Bowman, who has
lived and worked 10 Clifton for the
past three years, will shortly move
to Phoenix.
Elmer Carroll, the mail clerk, was
ill for few days and Frank Mungina
from our postoffice substituted for
him on the road.
It is a noticeable fact that the
streets and alleywaYs of Clifton now
present a neater and cleaner appear
ance than ever.
Our Phoenix silk half hose have a
nation wide reputation pair in
box guaranteed three mouths-S2 90
per box, at the Bazaar.
On Wednesday of this week Rhoda
Crevey and Pete Traynor were mar
ried at the court house by Probate
Judge Shirley.
d Goldbaum of San Francisco, trav-
cling representative of Lachman &
jacob, spent Thursday and Friday in
Clifton in the interest of his firm.
A. NJ Franklin, a resident of Cliff
ton in the early days but now located
at Tucson, spent Thursday and Friday
in Clifton on insurance business.
Music-Riley has just received 1000
sheets of vocal and Instrumental, loo
. per copy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Methodist Church.

Sunday School 9:45 a. M: regular
services IL a. N. and 7:30 p. M; choir
practice, Saturday 7'30 p. IN; Liter
AIRY society, Friday 1870 p. m. On
LIST and 3rd Wednesday, 3 to p. M,
the Woman's Home Mission Society
church. Tea or coffee with cake or
sanwiches 1Oc. j W. Aker, pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
OFFICIAL COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Sheriff.. B. English.
Treasurer-John M. Webster.
Recorder-John F. Burke.
Probate Judge-TheO Shirley.
School superintendent. w. Aker.
Road Supervisors. F. Await.
SurveyOr-O. NJ. Tunis
SUPERVISOR. II. T. Cosper, George
Webster and B. F BIlingsley.
Assessor II Kerby.
Clerk of Board-W. o Wheatley.
Clerk OF District Court-C. G. Sellers.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Glasses

If you find it difficult to read at
night or you are subject to weak eyes,
headaches, nervousness, ETC., call on
DR.. Schell, the optician of Tucson, at
Central hotel Wednesday and Thurs
day. May 18th aud 18th. Satisfactio /,
guaranteed
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
A. M. E. Church.

Sunday school at 10 a M, preach
ing at IL a. ID. and at 8 p. m. Chris
tian Endeavor at p. m. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening
at 7:30. Literary every Thursday
evening; Mr.. Foster, president.
Rev. K. P. Bond, Pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

Petition of Tom Sirianni praying
that the council reconsider its former
action in revoking retail liquor Ii
cense issued to Tom Sirianui & Co. on
the grounds that he will in future
conduct a more orderly house and
also sever his connection with Bias
Noche, presented TO council in person
FOR consideration. After discussion,
motion by Balmer, seconded by Dunn
that Tom Sirianni be granted retail
liquor license for the La FavOrita"
saloon Vote: Aye-Balmer, Dunn,
Mayor Fraser. Michigan, Billings
ley.
By order of council, the clerk is in
structed to write Graham County Alb
stract Company and secure copy of
the map of San Francisco townSite.
Meeting adjourned until next regu-
lar meeting in May.
Attest: Approved:
Mat Danenhauer, Geo. Fraser,
Clerk. Mayor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Boarding House at Hills Addition

On May 1st Mrs. C. Goodfellow will
open a Boarding House in what Is
known as the Miller residence in Hills
Addition Board by day week OF
month. 4-26-l no,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday School at $3.50 a., M; morn
ing service IL a. M; Christian En-
deavor p. m; evening services 1885.
Everybody cordially invited. Curry
h. Love, pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Clifton Fire Alarm
PHONE
MAIN z91.
unday Services at theDifferent Churches.
Catholic Church.
[puRING THE MINTER

DURING THE WINTER)
St. Michael Church Shannon Hill
mass every other Sunday at 8:25 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. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Rantlst Church.

Sunday School 9:45 a. M: preach
ing services ii a. m; preach SER
vices 7:30 p. N. Rev. JAS. McClimon,
pastor
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

touch of rheuma tism, or a twinge
of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is,
Chamberlain Liniment drives away
the pain at once and cures the com
plant quickly. First application
gives relief. Sold by all druggists.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
PROCEEDINGS OF TOWN COUNCIL

Adjourned regular meeting April
-, 1911.
Present: Mayor Fraser, President
Dunn, Councilmen Billingsley, Hagan
and Balmer.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
The following bills we're allowed
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45 a. M; regular
services IL a m and 7:3O p m choir
practice, Saturday 1870 p. M; Literary
society, Friday 1880 p. m.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

Let all classes, no matter what may
be their connection with labor unions,
stand for the punishment of the gully
when and wherever be is caught and
proven guilty if they believe in up.
holding law and believe in affording
protection to lite and property in this
country .-Internatiouai.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

British suffragettes are going to
learn to wrestle aud box. That will
not be so bad if they will discard the
hatpins,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

Cottage to rent in East Clifton
also two furnished house keeping
rooms; no children. Apply to Mrs.
Adam Smith.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12
Ladies Aid Social.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap.
tist church will give lawn social
on the lawn OF the Baptist church the
evening of May 18th at which time the
ladies will serve delicious refresh
ments. including ice cream, sherbet
and cake. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public TO be present.
Don't forget the date is May 18th and
the place is the Baptist church lawn.
Sofa pillow tops aud aprons for
sale during the evening.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1911-05-12

Fashion Barber Shop F. H. Springer,
Prop, 2 doors south of First National
Bank. Bath rooms in connection.
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an environment Of Tranquil ease that
seemed her permanent heritage in
life. Her father and mother died
within a year OF each other, during
the stress of financial panic When
the estate came to be settled, II was
found insufficient to meet the out
standing obligations Of the father.
Left penniless, amid the Injuries Of
her birth, she found employment as
a governess. and two years before the
discovery OF the substituted paste
jewels, she was engaged by Mrs. Mis-
sioner as secretary.
Fitch met Miss Holcomb in Boston,
and their friendship was renewed in
New York. Their engagement was an
nounced only month before her ar
rest. Britt, trying to square the cir.
cumstances surrounding her arrest
with the conclusion of guilt decided
that II she took the jewels, It must
have been In a sudden temptation
born OF the luxury Of her past.
But. on more mature reflection, he
concluded that her birth, her breeding,
all the training Of her life placed her
above any such temptation; and when
he entered his home 70 study the case
in the quiet of his library, he was pos
sessed Of the strong conviction that
Miss Holcomb was guiltless OF the
charge entered against her on the REQ
ords of the Court
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the bunch that is said to be worth
The ought to be put under heavy
Sonds."
"On what grounds do you base your
accusation of theft against this young
woman?" demanded the lawyer
Donnelly displayed the diamond he
had found in her room.
She was the only one, outside OF
Mrs. Missioner, who knew the combi-
nation of the SAFE" he said. I'VE
lound this diamond, which is one OF
The original stones, In her room"
Does Mrs. Missioner charge this
girl with the theft of the collarette?"
asked the lawyer.
The police make the accusation"
Donnely replied. Mrs. Missioner is
100 upset to appear in court today"
Following the usual course, the
magistrate adjourned the case for a
week, and held Miss Holcomb in $780,
BOO bail. There being no bondsmen
present, she was committed to the
Tombs.
May speak with Miss Holcomb in
private few moments?" asked the
young man into whose arms she had
FALLEN.
Who IRE you?" grufly demanded
Donnel!y.
I'm Dr. Lawrence Fitch, the fiance
Of Miss Hocomb."
You can see her in the Tombs,"
DOnnelIy rotOrted.
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CHAPTER TX.
Word From Logan.

WOrO T rom Logan.
A week of agoni2ed suspense in the
Tombs seemed drawn into an eternity
of suffering to Miss Holcomb. Con-
scious Of her own innocence, she had,
nevertheless. ceased to struggle
against the relentless fate that mark
ed her as its victim. Her sensitive
nature recoiled from contact with the
miserable creatures into whose midst
she was suddenly thrust No longer
could she find sOlace in tears. for the
long drain had exhausted the supply
The gloom of her surroundings pene-
trated the innermost sanctuary of her
soul
room.
A groan, as Of physical pain, came
from Fitch as he beheld Miss HOlcomb
in the wan light that filtered through
the window. tier distress reacted OF
his sensibilties; he could utter no
word of encouragement.
1T is awful he moaned, as he led
her into corner OF the room.
And they all believe me guilty."
she asked despairingly
Not all " he returned there is one
whose faith is mistaken I talked with
the lawyer to-day. He says they have
mt sufficient evidence to convict, and
that while the case looks ugly, there
is nothing to fear. He is In favor OF
a speedy trial
Then even If | am set free my
name will remain smirched." she de-
clared
Your name will be cleared OF all
suspicion"
1T is so good to have you near
me-" she said. Il feel as If no harm
could come to me"
They became vaguely conscious of
mans form outlined in the murky
light of the room. As the figure
gradually shaped itself to Fitch's
eyes, his hand slipped from her waist
and he rose to his feet
Lieutenant Britz!" he exclaimed.
The detective came out of the OBJ
security Of the opposite wall, and. dof-
fng his hat, respectfully addressed
them:
"It is unusual, I know, for a police
officer to ask information of a prison.
er held for the Grand Jury. Before
Miss Holcomb replies to the questions
am about to ask, ! think It might be
we'll for her to seek the advice of
counsel"
Miss Holcomb will answer any
questions you may ask" Fitch replied.
"She has nothing to hide"
The impenetrable face of the do
tective gave no insight to his
thoughts, He drew chair close to
the expectant couple. shifting his gaze
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And II you DO, what viii It. mean?"
asked tho Chief
1T viii mean something to work
on" the detective said.
The next twenty-four hours Britt
spent in the quiet of his home,
mis- mind focused on the prob
lem before him, trying to map out his
line Of procedure. Plan after plan he
discarded as worthless. He could have
struck out blindly in the hope of
stumbling on trail. but that was not
Britz's method. Crime mysteries were
to him scientific problems to be solved
by scientific means. Step by step he
went over the ground already covered,
and then swept the outlook with the
Keen searchlight of his mind.
BY process of elimination he tried
to sift the real thief from the group
of suspects on whom his mental eff
forts were concentrated. He was I'M
able to drag forth the culprit. Then he
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from Fitch to the lace o, ,Au 3d..
woman. Though he gave no sign {
1t, he read the acute suffering she felt
Miss Molcomb," he began. when
were you last in Europe with Mrs.
Missioner"
"A little less than year and half
ago. came the the quick response.
Was that before or after the East
Indian servant entered the employ of
Mrs. Missioner"
He was engaged after we came
back"
Did you meet Mr.. Sands or Mr..
Griswold abroad?"
I'VE raet both of them in London
and Paris"
Did Mrs. Missioner have the col.
larette with her? mean the one
with the Maharanee diamond?"
she did"
The detective settled back in his
chair, his chin in his hands. as II lost
In deep thought. The strange pallor
or his face, shaded by the waning
light, gave him the appearance OF a
dark clay image. Miss Holcomb look
ed 1nquiringly at him. seeking some
explanation of his puzzling questions.
The case is more battling than
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sought to discern the motive for thu
crime In the action Of each possible
criminal, but he could come to no sat<
isfactory conclusion.
More information, more informa-
tion is needed before the real work
can begin" he murmured.
In his preoccupation he did not OBJ
serve the door open and the servant
show In a subordinate from Head
quarters. Not until the visitor spoke
did he become aware of his presence.
Two cablegrams for you SIR" the
subordinate said.
The first cablegram aroused no emo
lions in the detective.
Have obtained original drawings.
Will sail tomorrow with them" the
message from Logan read
He opened the second envelope and
read the contents half a dozen times,
as If to stamp them indelibly on his
mind.
Drawings for duplicates taken to
manufacturer by young woman. Gave
name Of Elinor Holcomb."
Britt dismissed the visitor, left the
house. and fastened to the office of
DR.. Fitch. Taking the important
cablegram from his pocket, he handed
1t to the physician. The doctors eyes
fingered on each word His face paled.
his eyes bulged forward, a violent
tremor ran up and down his frame.
This is awful" he groaned.
It's great news for you and Miss
Holcomb," the detective smiled
Fitch eyed him in perplexity The
detective met his inquiring gaze stead.
lily, and, slowly folding the cablegram,
he said
1T proves beyond question she had
no part in the crime
How" Fitch demanded eagerly.
If Miss Holcomb had been clever
enough to plan the theft, she'd have
known better than to go about Paris
ordering the duplicates Also, If she
had taken the diamonds, she'd never
have permitted one of them to remain
in her room In Mrs. Missioner's
house No. whoever stole those gems
deliberately tried to throw suspicion
on her"
But who could have conceived such
a dastardly crime" Fitch blurted, a
wave OF anger sweeping his frame.
Whoever 1t was Britt returned,
either was actuated by enmity to-
ward the young woman, or knew
enough about the Missioner household
to realize that suspicion would natur-
ally fall on her, and therefore he de-
cided to use her as q cloak to hide
his own identity. However, l now
have something to work on, something
that will produce quick results. DR..
Fitch. you may tell Miss Holcomb
that in my calculations she Is entirely
eliminated from participation in the
crime. You may inform her also that
the hunt for the thief has begun"
Before the physician recovered
from the pleasant shock Of the de-
tective's words. Britt was hurrytng
down the steps.
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STRONG RECOMMENDATION.

,From the Chicago TribuneD
. I'VE are not taking on any ewtravcllnt
men just now" the safe manufacturing
said. business is rather dun in gu,
line"
well, if you need one let me know"
said the applicant for a job. "I'd rather
sell your safe than any there is in The
market, Its the best"
Are you an oXpert?"
Yes, sir; / know all there is to be
known about safes"
Ever deal in them?"
mo, sir"
Ever work in a factory"
NO. sir"
How do you know ours is the bost?"
Because it takes longest to break into
t."
How do you know that"
I'm a reformed burglar"
He got the job.