The copper era., 1902-12-11
INCORPORATION.
Whether to Incorporate CT not to
 Incorporate, is the Question.


 Clifton, all other questions have been
 side tracked. County division and statehood have been relegated to the
 shades of the past and incorporation is
 the topic of all conversation. The question has developed many bitter enemies, and not few friends. Most Of the people seem to forget the real issue. that Of sanitation for the town,
 without which Clifton can never hope to amount to much, and take only a pose it because they think it will hurt their business, while others oppose il because they claim it will increase tax ation. Many seem to think that in- corporation means high license as well as many radical reforms along certain |, lines. The ERA is firmly Of the opin- ion that the only object of incorpor- ation is to better the sanitary cOndi- | tion Of the town, which it seems can only be accomplished through that method. The facts are that Clifton has been full Of typhoid fever and smallpox for the past year There have been at least two hundred eases of typhoid fever here within the year, Ia record unequaled by any other town l in the United States. Not withstand | ing the cold weather there are yet many cases in town, and the general opinion Of the medical fraternity Is that it will be much worse next year. This, with the smallpox, which has prevailed here for the past year, and still exists, is responsible for the lack of business energy which now prevails, and if it is allowed to continue for an- other year, there will be many more empty houses in Clifton. Many people have left town on account of the total lack of sanitation, and many more will follow, for no man is justified in risk ing he lives of his loved ones when he can find employment in towns where heal tn and comfort are considered of first importance. The question is now fairly before the people, and it Is for them to say whether they are satisfied lLll CAIoblllS NOhuANiOhS-
 For the purpose of ascertaining the sentiment of the business men and large property owners the ERA inter- viewed a number of citizens as follows:
 James Colquhoun-The town should be incorporated for sanitary purposes, and thorough system of sewerage put in, draining Chase creek, North Clifton and the entire town into the river. The A. C. company will be willing to pay its portion for such i'm provements.
 A. II. Hudson-It's the thing to do.
 Colonel Egan-Why, by all means incorpora
 Wiley F. Jones-We tried it in Saf- No direct tax has been made there on the property. The fines and licenses have paid running expenses.
 Jake Abraham-Positively against | it.
 A. G. Smith-Decidedly in favor of it.
 M. z. Elliott-It is the only thing for the town, that is it we expect to make a town here,
 Frank Springer-Don't know much about it. Some towns incorporate and then disincorporate. Yes, am prac- tically against it.
 A. L. Townsend-I think it is a good thing.
 Mrs. Hormeyer--I have not thought much about it, but if it will benefit the town am in favor of it.
 Ben Crawford-The people who pay he taxes should decide it. It is up to them.
 J. N. Porter-My home is in Globe, md therefore I will leave tho matter with the people Of Clifton. I am will ng to bear my part of the burden if hey incorporate.
 Frank E. Laine-I am not an owner f real estate here, and think the 'eople who pay the taxes are the ones Y ho should settle in. Jud Webster--Am not taking any ctive past in it, but if something is
  ,c will all die off next year Salvador, Louis and Bias Siranui, | unning separate establishments, are lost positively and emphatically $ gaiust it. w. C. Blank-Dor't think it would c of any benefit to the town. C J. & A. Smith-Opposed to it. Would | Ike to see sanitary conditions improved 'ithout incorporating.
 Walter Payne-It would be great ( hing for the town. The town now l as bad name, and many good people 1 ave left town oh account of sickness ere. Something must be done. n John Cromb-Any man who is fa- f Iiliar with the filthy condition Of the 'wn ought to be in favor of it. W Chris. Fritz-Havn't thought much bout it. and don't care what they do Fritz Adolphy-It would do no good, 1t don't care what they do. I; Henry Collins-I am not in favor Of . Don't want anything to do with it. am paying taxes enough now. 1' Harvey X Leonard-We are heartily favor Of it.
 J. E. Thompson-I am decidedly in ,, vor of incorporation. Incorporation !, ould mean fire protection, and a re- i,