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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
tee and Elect Members State Com
 mittee.

At called meeting of the Greenlee tee held at Democratic Headquarters last week, the county committee ef- fected an organization by the cleo tion of Duncan McNeil as chairman and J. J. Kelly as secretary and treasurer.
 An executive committee was also appointed from the several precincts as follows:
 Clifton-C. O. Billingsley, W. A :. Tyler and J. J. Kelly
 Morenci-Walter Russell, c. B. Nonamaker and L. J {. Owen. a
 Duncan-J. V. Parks.
 Metcalf-Sam Langford.
 Franklin-T. J. Nations
 Sheldon-Geo. Gamble.
 York-R. R. Webster
 Eagle-A. T. Wilson
 Blue-J. H. T. Cosper.
 The county committee elected the following members from this county as members of the State Central Com. mittee:
 w. B. Kelly, I. N. Callicotte, L. J. Owen, Duncan McNeil and l.. F. Vaughn.
 The democrats will close their can: paign in Clifton on the night of Nov 4th, at which time Hon. Geo. Purdy Bullard and Hon. Paul Geary will be the principal speakers.
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LOCAL RAINS.

The local rains in Clifton and vicin | ity are received with general rejo c ing. The reason has been one of un. usual rains and range and agricultur-
 al sections have been wonderfully
 benefited
 The stockmen all wear genial smile nowadays, and report that never in the history of this country have the cattle looked in such excell- ent condition on account of the series of rains which have come intermit- tngly during the year. The farmer and the truck rancher all report a bountifu1 yield and the returns of frui :; of their honest toll has been generally far in excess of the average year.
 Clifton being the general supply point of the surrounding farming and grazing sections must needs be large ly benefited by the prosperous con ditions and should enjoy a more gen eral prosperity in a business way than in years past. The unusually pros porous affairs of the rancher and cow man will increase interest in these pursuits and naturally tend to in crease investment in these industries.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04

We believe the democratic party council at Phoenix
 this week mistake when by bare majority of the recall provision the Constitution and recommend it's application the Judiciary number of Democrats of Arizona, who in favor of the principle of the Recall violently opposed provision worded in Constitution the that the officer against whom the Recall is directed compelled the time make another against candidate, severaI candidates. By Recall Constitution the officer is called defend himself against charges of description make another campaign the present of Recall is opposed because it is this subject the Arizona State Demo platform of with the Demcratc Nation al this particular. The standard bearers the democratic party-Wilson and Marshaare both posed the appcton of the Recall to the Judiciary Both Wilson and Marshall true democratic they believe in the independence may be accorded equal rights
 the hands of tribunal free from undue any The declaration the democratic party council Phoenix will not influence the opinion of Woodrow Wilson Thos. F. Marshall this tion
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RECORDED DOCUMENTS.

The following documents were file for record in the office of the County Recorder during the past week:
 Satisfaction of Mortga age-Mrs. s. l.. Kemp to Ola Sexton.
 Amendment to Articles of Incorpor- ation-The Morenci Water Co.
 Bill of Sale-Pafenio Castello ct al Ito Shannon Copper Co (Store Dept )
 Chattel Mortgage-Refugio Alvars- do to Shannon Copper Go. Store Dept.
 Chattel Mortgag age-Savino Lopez to w. l.. Keppler.
 Power of Attorney-A. c. Co.,, to C. w. Beck.
 Conditional Sale-S. Twitchell to $. & S. Bottling Works.
 Satisfaction of Mortgage First
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04
JUDGE FREDERIC NAVE.

The announcement of the death of Judge Frederick Nave is received with throughout the of Arizona. It not only from midst citi of sterling worth but able lawyer and erudite
 urist who has been active in the affairs of the state especially of Territory Arizona, what he could the welfare the west
 Coming Arizona in 1S99 he a member of Code Commission of Territorial 1899 He where he the office District Attor- filling this office in capable and efficient In
 1902 he appointed United States Attorney Arizona and resigned this office the appointment of socate judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona.
 It Judge that the people of Clifton had the plasure of becoming acquainted with Judge his genial and pleasant and of the day life AL man, he always proved companonabe and genial Many who kne Greenlee County deeply his loss remember him his fairness mind and justness the bench.
 The decisions which were written by Judge Nave are an the Arizona Reports singuarly striking for their classic argumentative style They always brstle with the individuality of the writer carry scholar. It is paying high tribute Arizona Bench that the opinions Nave the first ranks the point of erudition and attainments literary dction consummate style. He left the marks of close stu dent acear thinker and of analytical mind cacula ted to grasp the legal points at issue.
 He associate justice failing health retired the practice of his profession Globe. recognition of his ability high standing lawyer, Judge Nave made president of the Arr Bar Association in 1911 and 1912.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04
POSSE RETURNS.
All Trail of Arvizo, Who Killed Depu' ty Sheriffs Munauia and Campbell
 Obiiterated.

Deputy Sheriff Charley Keppler, ac companied by Holland Bass and oth CTS, returned to Clifton on Thursday evening after an absence of a week in the northern part of Greenlee coun. ty and the Mogollon mountains in New Mexico, in an effort to capture Arvizo, the Mexican outlaw who kill ed Deputy Sheriff Munguia and Depu. Sheriff Campbell on Eagle Creek in this county two weeks ago.
 It is reported on apparently good authority that Arvizo was seen riding Mungua's horse in the Mogollon noun tains a week ago.
 The posse left Clifton Thursday night a week ago in answer to the re- port that a man answering the de scription of Arvizo had been seen. heavily armed, going northeast from Clifton, on Wednesday morning fol lowing the killing.
 It is now believed that Arvizo cross ed the upper Gila above the Red Barn and made his way into the mountains, but after several days spent in that part of the country no further trace of him could be secured.
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PROSPERITY IN CLIFTON.

Few realize the vast amount th.t. the mining camps of Clifton and Mo- renci have added to the material D. Iperty of Arizona. As the oldest cop- per camp in the state this strict has moved steadily onward marnIng sple l. did strides year after year. Today it is one of the great copper producers of America and has enjoyed a prosper Ious history.
 As the pioneer in the gin. indI. try of the great southwest, the Clifton camp smelted copper when the sup plies were hauled by freighting outfits from La Junta Colorado a distance of seven hundred miles. Seated with, in the picturesque cliffs fir ,m whence | the town derived it's name, the loc !: companies have steadily mined the ore and produced the copper, for more than a quarter of a century The deep toned echo of the miners blast has resounded up and down the sur rounding canyons, for years and years The old prospector drove his burros
 
 fore the first shot was fired in the Tombstone mine, or the first pick was stuck in Mule Gulch. Years be fore Jerome was thought of or the white tents were pitched in Globe, the smoke was seen to curl from the ton.
 
 While the new State of Arizona has many varied industries, the mining pursuit out strips them all. The COW man has followed his herds over the valleys and mountains for many years and played an active part in the upbuilding of the West; the agricuI- tural employment has made many ad- vances in the development of the land of sunshine and has resulted in thous ands of happy homes over the length and breadth of the State of Arizona, but the natural resources are too in adequate to supply the consumption of growing population of this State, and has also been largely dependent upon the mining industry.
 And looking back over the f1eeting years which have marked the history of Clifton, the old resident looks with pride for he sees the steady advance ment of a growing and prosperous community. He sees, on the banks of the San Francisco river, the homes which have been builded and the fire sides which are contented. Today a new era is dawning upon business ac- tivities and the merchant and artisan alike are basking in the sunshine of prosperity. No town, city or ham let within the confines of Arizona, is enjoying more certain and continued advancement. New smelterS are building and new business enterpris- es are being launched, new minin F, districts are developing and Clifton E is daily becoming a greater supply and distributing center.
 The year 1912 is hurrying to a close under most encouraging conditions for Clifton and surrounding districts and augers for a greater prosperit.- for the new year. With the price of copper at about eighteen cents, noth ing but good times can prevail.
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National Bank to E. Montgomery
 Chattel Mortgage-E. Montgom cry ot T. J Hunt.
 U. S. Mineral Patent-U. s. to A. . c. Company, Ltd.
 Realty Mortgag age-Florence O. Fish CT to First National Plank.
 Chattel Mortgage A. Stark to J. A. Keister.
 Bill of Sale-J. A. Keister to M. A. Stark.
 Chattel Mortgage-Jas. Bennett to State National Bank of Morenci
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04

Miss Mcknight, graduated froIl Kansas University. Two years Post College of Expression will take a linn
 tied number of pupils in Elocution.- Apply Room No. over Shannon Store. It.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04

Republican exchanges attempting to make it appear there desire and attempt made to repudiate the administration of Governor Geo. P.
 Hunt meeting of the Democratic State Committee at week. The wish is father to the thought The democrats giving Governor Hunt and loyal which, far it rich Iy deserves. republican friends counting on victory in Arizona this election their hopes glimmerng.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-10-04

The election of Hon. Geo. A. Olney to be Chairman of the Democratic Committee whose pure and undefled democracy has never questioned this whose democracy times been guided by the will of the majority and who has been democratic party thirty years. All join together in a phaanx leadership Olney. His selection is especially pleasing to the democrats O. the
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11

the appropriation bill Their arguments prevailed and Repre-
sentative Humphrey of Washington presented amendment
the bill which will provide for the maintenance of the
tie and other Offices well the San Francisco mint
The matter considered yesterday before the House acting
committee of the whole and the amendment adopted
This that it will pass the House, and in all probability
the Senate, too.
Aaskans here jubian because they now believe the
Seattle office will not close June 80 The appro
paton for the maintenance of the Seattle assay office APP
proxmatey 900 annually but there material refund
For the ending June 80 1910 the office received
600 in bullion and its gross earnings $4,000
to the slightly of $4,000 Since the of
flee established in 1898 has handled gold bullion chief
ly from Alaska to the extent of $205, 2O6 26672.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
KENNECOTT NOTES
Kennecott, May 8, 1912.

Kennecott, May 8, 1919.
The crusher plant and concentra-
tor mills being built by the kenne-
colt Mines Company are about COM
pleted. The machines installed are
the most up to date in America.
heretofore the ore has been sackeu
and shipped just as it came from the
mine. These mills will be in opera
ton day and night. Kennecott Is GER
tainly prosperous and busy center.
E. F. Gray, the big mine operator.
passed through our town this morn
ing with large pack train of horses
taking supplies over Kennecott Gla-
cier to his mining properties, where
active work Is to BERN at once.
Mrs. Archie Hancock came in on
today's train to join her husband,
who is master mechanic for the Ken
necott Mines Company.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
LOCAL J0TT|NGS

Word has been received of the
marriage of DR.. Thorn to Mrs. Wal
lace in Seattle on April goth. They
will leave soon for South America.
where they will make their home.
Both were we'll known in this vicini-
ty and their many friends wish them
happiness and prosperity.
Jim Mcconnell is in Chitina from
the Kuskulana country.
Several of the business men of
Chitina have expressed the wish that
the findings of the coming grand jury
would result in changes that would
permit of more harmony and Coop
Grafton than now seems possible. We
are looking forward to June 3. No
one seems to doubt that something
is radically wrong.
Joe Janey returned to Chitina on
Thursdays train.
A steam shovel arrived from Cor
dova Wednesday, with a gang of
men and train of gravel cars. They
left the next morning for Kuskulana.
where they will be engaged for some
time in ballasting the track.
Jimmy Heney, who Is gradually
recovering from an injury erecived
while working in the Chitina tunnel
last winter, returned from trip to
Cordova.
1t is reported that Catholic
church will be built in Chitina. That
denomination owns two lots on Fair
banks avenue.
Subscribe for the Chitina Leader.
The bridge across the Copper riv-
er was connected and the first train
crossed Sunday morning. The dis
patch with which it was replaced saw
ed the perishable stuff that was held
in Chitina for the mines and camps
on the Chitina branch. Piers, con-
structed of piles driven close togeth-
er, were put in with openings of IS
feet. These piers are now being
boarded up to prevent their catch
ing drift wood during high water the
last of July.
Fishing is good in Lake Chitina
now and some record catches are be-
ing made. Ask Johnnie Nelson.
Have you tried those meals at the
Overland Restaurant? They're great.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
A BRIDGE PARTY

A very congenial party was enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Jesse For
roster on Wednesday night. The par
ty was occasioned by the departure
of Mrs. Bates for a few months visit
to her former home in Wisconsin.
Bridge was played, but that was only
the formal part of the evenings en-
joyment. The gentlemen present de-
clared the dainty, delicious refresh
ments to be in a class by themselves.
The time was double appropriate, be-
ing Miss Nickell's birthday, and every
time the guests bit into that birth
day cake they heartily wished her
another wiginti tres years of happi-
ness and glowing health.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Rockefeller and James Rookie
Teller, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Morey,
MRS. James Heney, Annie Heney, Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Leach, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Gilman, Mrs. Ed Bates, Mr..
John Nelson, Miss Nickel and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Forester.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
REPORT FROM BLACKBURN

The of the expedition Mount Blackburn which
started from Kennecott in the early morning of April still
grave question. The protector Miss Dora Keen is not dis
hearened and still remains hopeful Of ultimate Three
of her returned Kenneco this morning. and they claim
that when they left fierce storm raging and that it
altogether improbable for the party reach the summit These
bring the first message that has been received since the
expedition left That Miss Keen not discouraged when
part of her expedition turned back evident from
which she sent by the for publication and which tee
phoned in from Kennecott this morning 1t is follows:
'From Crevce Cap eight thousand hundred feet
Mount Blackburn
Preached twelve thousand hundred feet April thir
teth All difficulties Am preparing for summit
Was but day distant when snowbound for four days D
down present camp food Waiting for better weather
Success sure if weather improves. All well and safe
''DORA KEEN.'
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
ANOTHER LORDlY OFFICIAL
(From Cordova Daily Alaskan

Some of the officials of the city government feel ncensed
at the attempt peanut deputy marshal to the police at
fairs of the community But they take Sam too seriously He
here to perform simple service for the office
der which he The Department of Justice at Washing
ton does not contemplate that the good order and admin
ton of justice in any municipality of Alaska shall be placed
in the hands of Because few of these cheap
swell like real and arogae themselves powers that
dangerous community in the hands of irresponsible
obbers But the day for few cheap officials to
lord it good American citizens Alaska fast nearing
end The big officials at Washington seek to discourage it.
and when properly brought their attention glazing dere
ction assumption of power ntimidating methods
tced unerstrappers will proper attention But
the City Council should have difficulty in keeping Deputy
Sam Brghtwe his proper place. and when he again tries to
intmidate city magistrate possibly few days in Jail will
teach him lesson that marha the entire
in Alaska.
The actions of deputy marshas in this division
very trying the people who may allow themselves to be i'm
posed upo but they really don't have stand for it, and the
they realize that fact the better will be for themselves
and for Alaska These undestrappers ofttme seek
troll the politics and business of town. and when they
hwarted in any such attempt they occasionally try to wreak
vengeance in certain directions But if deputy marsas
not controlled by the superior marshal they be controlled
by the people, And the people do rule Cordova And
dangerous of the people the sweed head
But the real ae headed reasonable minded
MAN doesn't often have his head turned by little temporal
power To the credit of American institutions be it said
that in nearly every instance is the big who display the
beraly of thought while the little fellows often fail to
appreciate the modesty of subordinate place. but take
czare powers and thus destroy their usefulness The
pie running the country and they trying to Alaska
Notwithstanding the assumption Of few msdrected federal
officials 4-es.e. s is $50
- sJ s-~1
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11

SEATTLE May 8-The announcement has been made
that Joseph H. Young president of the Copper River
Northwestern Railway and president of the Alaska Steamship
Company will leave the Alaska Syndicate and become
ed with the Hill lines probable that he will become
dent of the Spokane Portland Seattle railway known
the North bank and which from Spokane to Portland
with it's branches having total mileage of SOL This position
is held by Gray with headquarters at Portland 1t
has been umored that he is to have important position
the affairs of the Great Northern railroad at ST. Paul. possibly
succeeding President Louis W. Hill An unconfirmed
states that Mr. Young to be succeeded by Robert W. Baxter
of Chicago superintendent Of the northern lines of the
Illinois Central railroad, which operates 1850 miles
The coming retirement of Mr. Young gives additional force
to the that there is to be general change the
the affairs the Alaska Syndicate in the of
couple of months The that enter
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
OFFICIAL RESIGNS
FROM RAILROAD

ed into between the Morgan and Guggenheim interests by
which the latter to have the of the Copper
River railroad for three will expire July The
port from New York indicates that the Morgan interests will
take turn at management and that the present policy will
be changed in some respects.
Nearly two years ago Mr. Young resigned his position
general superintendent of the northern division of the Southern
Pacific railroad at the request of S. W. Eccles head
eres of the Alaska Syndicate who desired be relieved of
his former duties in Seattle and Alaska Mr. Young has had
wide experience in railroad affairs and is regarded of
the coming of the country in that line 1t is
touch with larger operations his present position with head
quarters at Seattle and with steamship business also look
AFTER has made impossible for him give the personal super
vision the affairs of the Copper River railroad that he would
have desired.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
ASSAY OFFICE REMAINS

though the offices at Seattle and other points would be
abolished well the mint at San Francisco But the action
of the House late yesterday afternoon gives hope and
most makes it certainty that the much desired offices will
be maintained 1t May first that the House committee
appropriations reported legislative executive and judicial
appropriation bills with the usual appropriation for mainen
to federal offices at Seattle Helena Deawood and
other cities unprovded for and the had become
law in that form these offices automatically would go Of
existence
The Alaska contingent who in Washington got
busy and securing number of congressman who friendly
Alaska started to do mssoary work behalf of the Seattle
office They found it necessary to make fight for the
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
CORDOVA TAKES WISE ACTION
(From Cordova Daily Alaskan

The Cordova Chamber of Commerce held an important
meeting last night at which additional progressive step
taken in the election of Sam Blum president of the organa
ton He presented of the leading and most nfuen
a business of Alaska who has successfully
Quoted mercantile and banking interests in the territory for
past who has the confidence of the people,
and of enterprsng and liberal tendencies who is
the alert advance the material interests of the commun
ty and to uphold the civic pride of the town. Without dis
sentng voice he elected to the presidency made vacant
the accepted resignation of H. Thsted Mr. Blum had only
turned last night from trip to Chtna and when informed
this morning of his election he 10th accept but finally
consented to do
Secretary Barry read number of letters that he had
ceved from members of Congress pedgng support of the
fort to liberal appropriations for trails and roads
in Alaska Letters also read from officials of the steam
ship companies with reference to assisting the matter pub
cty this section of Alaska and the effort to attract capital
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11
IMPROVE MINING LAWS OF ALASKA

in Alaska attorney for another unless he duly authorized
thereby by of attorney writing duly acknowledged
and recorded in any recorders office in the judicial division
where the location made Any person authorized may
cate placer mining claims for not than two individuals
association under such power of attorney no such
agent attorney shall be authorized permitted to locate
more than two placer mining claims for any principal
association during any calendar month"
The provides that association placer mining
claim shall hereafter be located in Alaska
and that claim shall be patented which is longer than
three times it's greatest width
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-05-11

SEATTLE May 11.-Robert W. Baxter, of Chicago, has
been named the active head of the Alaska Steamship Com
pany the Copper River Northwestern Railway Company and
all other Morgan Guggenhem interests Alaska with the
corporations will remain for the present in S. W. Ecces of
New York but the active direction of the Alaskan interests of
the Syndicate will be in the hands of Mr. Baxter Mr.. Ec
ces engrossed with other duties Mr. Baxter will be off
cay known president of the various companies is
reported that shortly after he his duties few
designations may be accepted he will naturally desire to
have associated with him men, in executive capacities with
whose work and methods he is familiar Mr. Baxter is