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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
SOCIALIST SPEAKERS
Draw Large Audiences to Opera House
 March 29 and April 5.

N. A. Richardson of San Bernar- dino, Calif., addressed large gather ing on March 29th, and made schol- arly and logical argument for the pro- poganda of which he is an ardent sup porter. These educational addresses are meeting with pleasing reception all over the state and many kindly press notices have appeared commend ing the orators and their conduct of the case before the bar of the public.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

SECOND SON ARRIvES-The house of Mat Danenhauer was madeh appy on Tuesday morning by the arrival of a bouncing baby boy who weighed ten pounds. Two daughter and son Lad preceded the new arrival and now Mat is handing out the cigars on the strength of his two pairs.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
EXTENDING THE LEvEE-The 4

EXTENDING THE EEVEE"Ihe A. & N. M. R. R. has changed the switch tracks (narrow gauge) at the southern approach to the railroad, bridge, throwing the new line on the south bank The material of the tres tie which formerly crossed the Frisco just below the bridge is being re- claimed and new track will be laid on trestles to the high bluff below. A levee will be built of earth, rock and slag facing and several acres or valuable ground be protected from possible floods The former treStle bridge had performed it's function as the north bank levee was practically completed. At this rate it will not belong before the turbulent Frisco is confined within comparatively narrow banks through the entire towDsite.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
CHAMP CLARK GIL

CHAMP CLARK CLUB-Champ D Clark buttons with the now famous legend: You gotta quit kickin my dawg around'' are in evidence on the coat lapels of many Cliftonians and now a club is to be formed to boost his presidential chances 1n this sec tion. James H. Kerby has received all the necessary forms, literature, etc., and begun to hustle for his man.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTED

At the election for school trustee held Saturday March Both, only 77 votes were boiled as follows: Tappin g, Hooker 13; Love 26; and .Schlotz- hauer 29. w. s. Schlotzhauer was therefore elected to succeed MT. Tap pin. The board will meet Saturday of this week and it is desired that all aspirants for positions as teachers for the coming year shall present their applications.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
To SURVEY MErcALF ROAD

County Surveyor Ogle Tunis will be gin on Friday of this week the survey of the new road rom the Rock House to Metcalf. This much needed inn provement in communication between Clifton and Morenci should be pushed as rapidly as possible, for the peo- pie of this section have grown weary waiting. Once the good reads idea takes hold everybody wonders why these highways were not improved years ago even by the means of volun- tary subscriptions.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

My little son had a very severe cold. I was recommended to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and before a small bottle was finished he was as we'll as ever," writes Mrs. H. Silks, 29 Bowling Street, Sydney Aus tralia This remedy is for sale by all dealers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

RETAINING WALL FINISHED The concrete wall from point of rocks to the bridge is practically finished and the contractors are removing the construction plant. The work pre- sents a very substantial appearance and will apparently serve it's purpose admirably.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

DEATH OF RUTH ELLIOT-Word was received in the city on Wednes- day of the death of Miss Ruth Elliott, in Los Angeles. She was sister of M. z. Elliott and formerly resided in Clifton where she had many friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

Southern gentleman, than which noth- ing better could be said.
 Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie spent few days at the Ranger Station, then went to Springerville, and from there to Albuquerque, where they will remain several weeks. They will be at home in the Long Adobe, Springerville, af- ter May 1St.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
JOHN R. HAMPTON HOME

JOHN R. HAMPTON HOME Greatly improved in health by his ocean voyage and sojourn in Honolulu John R. Hampton returned to Clifton Sunday afternoon. He says that the trip was in every way most enjoyable. San Francisco is the scene of vast building operations and the scars of the frightful disaster are being rapidly plotted out.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
Saloon License Paid.

Saloon licenses in this section were due and payable April 1st, but the emergency legislation pending at Phoenix made the question of the right of county officials to collect the licenses an open question. The over riding of the governors veto relieved the stress and the collectors as well as the liquor dispensers are feeling de- cidedly relieved.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

INSTALLING. NEW MOTOR--Chief Electrician Mathews of the Arizona Copper Co.,, received special 25 h. D. motor on Monday and has installed it at the concentrator. Considerable additions are being made to the elec- trical equipment of the plant.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
JIIpeE LEWIS HERE-Judge

JUDGE LEWIS HERE-Judge E. w. Lewis came from Phoenix last Sunday on business in connection with the Cotey-Shannon R. R. case, which is set for hearing in Globe Sat urday April 6th Judge Lewis is of counsel for the defense. The case was called in Globe one week ago and put over.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

w. M Mccoy was down from the Eagle mines near Morenci on Wednes- day to attend a meeting of the com, pany'S directors.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

CALLED TO PHOENIx-Ed Gomez the Spanish interpreter and transla- tor has been called to Phoenix by Gov ernor Hunt for professional services during the session of the, legislature.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

Strawberries, Strawberries the first of the season arrived at Smiths Store this week Book your orders.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

For rheumatism you will find noth- ing better than Chamberlain's Lini- mept Try it and see how quickly it gives relief For sale by all dealers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05
New Residence in Hills Addition.

Jack Farrell is building handsome home in Hills Addition of concrete blocks. The site is a very desirable one and the improvement will add greatly to the attractions of that To- cality. F. N. Flynn is also building an artistic bungalow on stone founda- ton one block from the new court house on a choice corner lot.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

Gents Straw Hats. The new spring styles at Smiths store.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

Everything nice in fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Smiths Store.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-05

w. B. KELLY, Editor and Manager
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
THE FRlENDLESS SPIDER.
He's a Pretty Good Insect In Spite Of
His Looks and His Webs.

He's a Pretty Good Insect In Spite OF
His Looks and His Webs.
Aside from snakes, there is probably
no living thing which can look to man.
kind for friendship with so little hope
as the spider yet when the spider is
fairly brought to trial II is rather hard
to prove anything against him except
mis- appearance and few eobwebs.
Apart from furnishing an example
of industry and patience from which
we might well profit, the spider feeds
exclusively upon freshly killed insects,
nil Of them being Of the kind denounc-
ed by sanitary authorities, the house
fly being its favorite quarry.
As the actual destruction Of few
hundred houseflies means that several
hundred thousand that would other
wise have spent gay lives in transmit
ting typhoid and other diseases will
not come into existence and as almost
any spider should be able to account
for as many as 800 In the course OF
summer, 10 say nothing Of stray mos
quitoes and black gnats. we surely owe
him something more than a flap with
a slipper when we happen to catch
him out OF his hole.
A spider can bite. Of course, but he
seldom does except in self defense.
and even then the bite is not much
worse than would have been received
from any one OF the several hundred
mosquitoes he has probably dined
upon or will. II let alone. In the light
Of present scientific knowledge the
story Of the spider and the fly that
was invited into the pretty parlOr does
not cause such a surge Of sympathy
for the fy as 1t once did--Harper's
Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
ROBERT sQUIRes
Native of Bennington Died Suddenly
in Saratoga.

Robert Squires, for many years
well-known Troy man and an officer
in The United Shirt and Collar Com
in Saratoga Springs about S o'clock
Sunday afternoon of oedema of the
lungs. Mr.. and Mrs. SQuires had
dined at a neighbours home, and Mr.
Sqaires complained of feeling Ill.
He hurried home and called physi-
clan, but died shortly after the ar
rival of the doctor. Mr.. Squires was
born in Bennington, being son of
the late John n. Squires. He went
to Troy in boyhood and went into
the collar and shirt business. He
was employed by Sanford & Robin
son. In 1890, when that firm and
others were merged into The United
Shirt and Collar Company, MIR.
Squires became one of the active
men of the concern. and at the time
of his death was Third Vice Prest
dent of the company. He had charge
of the New York office of the cob.
pany about ten years. making his
home at Englewood, N j. Shortly
after his return to Troy he made his
home in Saratoga Springs. Mr..
Squires was an active member of the
Arba Read Steamer Company from
1875 to 1882 and is enrolled on the
honorary list. He was also men,
Der of st. Johns Episcopal church
and served several years as Clerk
of the Vestry. He had also been
member OF the Troy Citizens Corps
and the Troy Club. He is survived
by his wife, two sons, John N. and
Parker Squires, of Saratoga
Springs; a brother, John Squires.
and nephew, George X. Squires of
Troy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
Her Property.

Now and again things happen on the
football field which 90 to add to the
gayety of the nation. On one occasion,
for instance, during a certain league
match in the north, the referee some
how managed to lose his whistle. There
was not another whistle to be found,
and II seemed that the game would
have to come to a sudden and inglori-
Gus end, until the referee hit upon an
ingenious scheme. He produced a
latchkey from his pocket and managed
10 tootle merrily enough on II till sud
denly. as he approached the touch line
a woman's shrill voice was heard ex-
claiming:
Fred, come here at once. Where did
you get that latchkeyT
As he listened to the gufaw which
went up from the assembled crowd
that referee was the most sheepish
hooking man on the ground. and as he
thought Of the curtain lecture looming
ahead his heart became like lead with
IN his bosom. London Answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
ALL READY FOR PARCELS POST
Department Finishes Task of Send
ing Out Equipment

Washington, Dec. 22-Arrange-
ments have been completed by Post
master-General Hitchcock and his as
sistants for the establishment of the
parcels post system that will become
effective on January ! by authority
of Congress.
The Department today finished the
task of shipping to $4,000 postmas-
tiers and $4,000 rural carriers the
printed matter, supplies and equip
ment. These shipments have con-
tanned in all 10000 scales, 10000 rub
Der stamps and 100000 insurance
tags. In addition 153.292,455 parcels
post stamps and 12,O5S,4S5 postage
due stamps have been sent out
mo service ever introduced by the
Government has created so much in
terests," said Mr.. Hitchcock. Since
the enactment of the law in August
thousands of letters have been re-
ceiyed requesting information and OF,
fering inventions designed to facili-
ate the handling of the new mail.
Every day hundreds of orders for
the zone map and guide are sent in
by business houses and individuals
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
After the Deluoe.

She had Just returned from her first
trip to Europe and everybody was
given an opportunity to know about It..
One by one they gently extricated
themselves. but at last she found n 81
lent youth In corner who proved to
be an attentive listener. To him she
rhapsodized on the beauty Of life
abroad" aud especially I'm England.
It is difficult, however, for the most
enthusiastic tourist to exist long with
out eliciting from an auditor some ex-
preston OF wonder or applause, So she
sought to break her listeners respect
full silence even at the expense Of los
ing a little time herself. Were you
ever in Englandgr she asked.
"Yes," he said modestly. II was born
there, and I am thirty-six years old. l
lived there until came to America
three months ago. II you can tell me
anything about America I should be
awfully glad, as | wish to learn all |
can."-New York Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
AT SACRED HEART CHURCH
Program of Music for Midnight Mass
and Christmas Services

Program of Music for Midnight Mass
and Christmas Services
Following is the program of music
to be rendered at Sacred Heart
church at midnight Mass and Christ
mas day Mass will be celebrated by
the pastor, Rev. c. E. Provost assist
ed by Rev. Edmond Marion:
"Minuit Chretiens," violin and organ,
A. Adam.
ntroite-"Domipus dixit ad me"
plain chant, choir.
"Kyrie," Mass in &C. A. Wallenrei-
ter, Chorus
Gloria" Mass in C. Wallenreiter,
Bass solo, Ernest Marcoux
and Chorus.
"Traumerei,' R. Schumann,
Violin and Organ.
Sermon by Rev. Edmond Marion.
"Credo," Mass in F., A. II. Rosewig,
Soprano-solo, Mrs. VIM. Pellerin.
Alto solos, Miss Florence Noel and
Miss Denise Bellemare.
Tenor solo, Joseph Martel and Ed
mond Noel.
Bass solo, Arthur Latour.
"Et in car matus est" Soprano so
10, Miss Alma Rousseau with VIC
lin obligato.
"Offertory," Ave Maria H. Willard
Solo, Miss Alma Rousseau, with vio-
lin obligato
"Sanctus" Rosewig
Solo Mrs, VIM. Pellerin and choir
with violin accompaniment
"Agnus Del" Wallenreiter
Soprano Solo, Miss Alma Rousseau
Bass, Ernest Marcoux and chorus
Communion" Serenade G. Braga
Violin and Organ
March of the Priests, Violin and
Organ Mendelssohn
Following midnight mass "messe de
laurore" will be said and Xmas
hymns will be sung ty different
members of the choir. On Xmas day
mass will be celebrated IT 10 o'clock
and midnight programme will be re-
peated followed by Benediction of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Following are those who win as
sist in the programme: Sopranos
and altos, Mrs. Adiutor Marcoux,
Mrs. David Labombarbe, Miss Alma
Rousseau, Miss Mary Ann Gauthier,
Miss Alice Rousseau, Mrs. William
Pellerin, Miss Regina Roy, Miss
Florence Noel, Miss Denise Belle
MARIE, Miss Lea Roy, Miss Hermine
Bellemarre, Miss Eva Ratelle.
Tenors, Edmond Noel, Joseph
Martel.
Bass, Thomas Theberge, Arthur
Latour, Joseph Roy
Director, Ernest Marcoux.
Violinist, Arthur Theberge.
Organist, Miss Emma Lamarre.
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Whelpley.
SPEED OF SOUND.
An Easy Method of Judging the Dis.
lance IL Travels.

An Easy Method of Judging the Die.
lance It Travels.
There is an old saying that if you
can count Eve between the fash and
the thunder you are safe. Modern
science tells us that if you can see the
flash Mt all you are safe, because IL IL
struck you you would have no time to
see it. The speed of lightning is about
$50 times that of sight.
The old idea was that IL you could
count five the storm was mile away,
which was considered safe distance.
4 second, or about a mile in five sec
onds. In order 10 count seconds ac-
curately many photographers start by
saying to themselves. NO one thou
sand, one one thousand, two one thou
sand. three one thousand" etc. This
gives about the right space between
each count of one. two. three, etc. il
you stop at the number Of seconds you
want to time With a little practice
with a watch beside you this is ac-
curate up 10 half a minute or more.
II you see a steam whistle blowing
and note the instant it stops you can
count the seconds until you lose the
sound. and by allowing a fifth Of
mile for each second you can judge the
distance. The same is true Of guns.
or an explosion, or even Of hammering
or any loud sounds.-New York Press
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
OUR BIG REPUBLIC.
ies Quite a Way From Maine to the
AIeutian Islands.

fNlCuAtaU toioU0o.
On the British empire the sun never
sets. In the sh0TtS summer nights 1t
never sets on the American republic.
San Francisco is the middle city in our
territory 1t is literally true that In
August the sunset has not ceased to
fash on the spears of the fishermen in
the Aleutian islands before il begins to
CLINT and blaze on the axes of the
woodsmen in the forests of Maine.
Roll up the map Of New England.
Unroll that of your whole country!
How large is Texas? You could bury
In 1t the German empire and have room
enough left for England and Wales.
How large is California? You could
bury In 1t England, Scotland, Ireland.
Wales and have room enough left for
Switzerland and Belgium.
How large is Colorado? You could
bury in it Norway and have room
enough left for Denmark. How large
is Iowa? You could bury in 1t Portu-
gal and Switzerland. How large is
Lake SUPERIOR You could sink Scot
land in It. How large IL New York?
You could bury in 1t Belgium and
Switzerland and Greece.-Joseph Cook.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
ALsRERG OUT TO BEAT WILEY
New Chemist Chief indignant Over
Predecessors Interview

Washington, Dec. 22.-Dr Carl l..
Alsberg, the new chief of the bureau
of chemistry, is indignant over an in
terview his predecessor DR. Harvey W
Wiley, is said to have given in De
troit last week DR.. Wiley was quot
ed as saying: Il fear the adulterers
and debasers of DR.. Alsberg. | have
only slight acquaintance with him,
and from what ! know of him | be-
lieve he is capable chemist. While
that is an important thing. it is not
by any means the greatest thing
DR.. Alsberg denies that he was re-
commended by any one except the
most prominent scientific workers in
the United States. and declares that
he has never had any connection with
any interests which would be affect
ed by his new work. DR.. Alsberg
says he intends to reorganize the bu-
reau of chemistry and introduce in
noyations in the investigative work
which will place that bureau on
higher plane than ever before.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
vICEROy OF INDIA
HURT BY BOMB
EXPLOSION
Narrow Escape for Royal Party
at Delhi Celebration
CONDITIONER ESCAP E D
Government Head Wounded in
Shoulder and Native Attendant In
stantly Killed.

Delhi, India, Dec. 24.-The viceroy
and vicereine of 'ndia,- Baron and
Baroness Hardinge, miraculouSly es-
capped assassination yesterday at the
hands of native fanatic, while max
ing their ceremonial entry, the new
capital of India. three splinters OF
the powerful bomb which killed one
native attendant and injured another,
penetrated the back and shoulders OF
the viceroy, and he also was wound
ed in the neck by screws with which
the bomb was filed and which pass
ed through his helmet. The doctors
who removed the metal splinters
from the wound, declare that it was
marvellous that the viceroy escaped
more serious and even fatal injuries.
Lady Hardinge Immediately alter
the explosion asked her husband If he
was hurt. The viceroy replied "All
right; go on" Lady Hardinge then
said: I'VE cannot. There is a dead
man behind" The elephant on which
they were riding then halted. The
viceroy tried to stand up, but reeled
and tainted and the officials who gath
cred around had much difficulty in
removing him from the elephants
back. The howdah in which he and
Lady Hardinge had been seated was
blown into matchwood. The viceroy
will soon be able to leave the hospi-
tai for the viceregal lodge.
The umbrella bearer, who was kill
ed, had acted in that capacity for
Lord Curzon. The thrower of the
bomb has not been caught. A reward
Of 10000 rupees approximately $S3-
COZ has been offered for his arrest.
The worst of the viceroy's wounds is
a deep one, four inches in length,
exposing the shoulder blade. His
other injuries are said to be superb
cial
Sir Charles Hardinge two years ago
succeeded the earl of Mimic, as vice
roy of India Soon after his appoint
ment he was elevated to the peerage.
He is So years old and a graduate of
Cambridge. He entered the diploma
tic service in 1881 and has remained
in it continuously until the present
time. He served successfully at Con-
stantinople, Berlin, Washington, Blu
charest, Teheran and st. Petersburg
in diplomatic positions. In 1904 he
was appointed ambassador to Russia
and two years later was made per-
manent under secretary of state for
foreign, affairs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
Diseases of Metals.

Metals suffer from contagious dis
eases analogous to those of living be-
ings Among these diseases one Of the
most striking is that called "tin pest
Sometimes a block. a plate or medal of
tin attacked by this disease crumbles
and falls into dust and sometimes
wsrty protuberances appear on the
surface Of the metal Various other
metals suffer from a disease that man
ifests itself by a spontaneous recrys-
Utilization. The most remarkable cases
occur with lead and hard drawn brass
These diseases are not due. as has
been thought simply 10 moisture.
Temperature plays a part in producing
them. The most extraordinary fact
perhaps Is that the ''tin pest is capa-
bic Of spreading By contagion.-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
SERVICES AT ST. PETERS
Special Christmas Music at Services
This Evening and Tomorrow

OPNSiai 'i6oiS al OSiNtNOS
This Evening and Tomorrow
A Christmas Eve carol service will
be held in st. Peters church this
evening at 1880, consisting entirely
OF the singing of carols. The church
will be darkened, except for candles.
according to MEDIEVAL custom. The
choir will assist
Christmas day there will be Gel
ebration of the Holy Communion at
1880 in the morning and at $3.50.
morning prayer and Holy. Communion
At the latter service, the following
musical program will be rendered.
Prelude-Holy Night, arr. by buck.
Pro. Hymn, o Come. all ye faithful.
Venite.
TIE Deum Whelpley.
Benedictus
Gloria, Credo. Cruikshank.
Hymn Christians, Awake
on, Anthem Break forth into Joy.
Bruce Steane.
Santus. Agnus Del, Cruikshank.
Gloria in Excelsis Old Chant.
Rec. Hymn, Hark, the herald Angels.
PostlHde, Guilmant
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-12-24
EIGHT MONKEYS FIGHT 80 CATS
Battleship Minnesota Scent Of Fierce
Battle in Storm.

Philadelphia, Dec. 22-The battle
ship Minnesota, which arrived at
League Island yesterday, was the
scene of an exciting battle between
eight monkeys and thirty cats willie
the Minnesota was in a heavy storm
of the Florida coast three days out
from Vera Cruz.
The monkeys, which had been col
lected by junior officers, got loose
and MAXI concerted attach Oh the
thirty cats, which are pets of sailors
and whose duty lis to keep the big
ship free from rats.
The monkeys. according to the
diary of a junior Lieutenant, pur
sued the cats all over the ship and
despite many scratches persisted IN
batting them. Two of the cats were
thrown overheard.