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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-12

The Annual Meeting of the stock holders of the Morenci Southern Rail- way Company, for the election of Di- rectors and for the transaction of such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting, will be held at the office of the company, Morenci, Greenlee County, Arizona, on Monday, October 13, 1913, at 12 o'clock noon.
 GEORGE HOFFMAN, Sept 12-4t Secretary.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-12

Hall on September 29, 1913, at 7:30 p. m., for the purpose of fixing the tax rate for the year 1913-14, for the Town of Clifton, Greenlee County, Arizona.
 By order of Town Council Town of Clifton.
 MAT DANENHAUER, Sept 12-2t Clerk
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Notice is hereby given that the Town Council will meet at the Town hall on September 20, 1913, 7:30 p. m., at which time and place any tax payer may appear and be heard in favor of or against any proposed tax levies.
 Notice is further given that the Town Council will meet at the Town
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the Superior Court of Greenlee County, State of Arizona.
 Estate of William Johnson De-

Estate of William Johnson, De ceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned A M. Tuthill, eXecutor of the estate of William Johnson, De ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said executor at his office in Morenci, Greenlee, Coun- ty, State of Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in said Coun- ty of Greenlee.
 EXecutor of the estate of William
 Johnson, Deceased.
 Dated at Morenci, Arizona, this 5th day of September, 1913. Sept12-4t
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 Clerk of said Superior Court.
 By BEN c. FtEHRMAN, Deputy Clerk.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
ADVOCATE WORK
HOUSE IN COUNTY
Mems Federation of Rock Island
to Hear Talk by Experts in
Near Future.

A discussion as to the feasibility
of establishing workhouse in Rock
Island will occur in the near future.
pursuant to the setting of a date
for such a meeting by the program
committee of the Mems Federation of
Rock Island. This was decided last
night when the federation directors
met at the Association house. Mems
club of the various churches in Mo
line and Rock Island, the commits
sioners of both cities and the board
of supervisors will be invited to at
tend the meeting, which will be ad-
dressed by Superintendent Joe Brod-
man of the Peoria workhouse, and
Miss Nella Martin, jail inspector. The
federation believes that the need for
a workhouse is an imperative one, ami
it is hoped by that organization that
as result of the discussion of the
matter, steps will be taken along such
lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
FIGHT is STAGED
IN The RED LIGHT
Swede" Mandy Is Attacked by
Her Liquor Crazed Lover
Police Stop Affair.

Possessed of an evil spirit through
the influence of strong drink. Charles
Lundgren, who the police allege is a
"hanger-on" in the red light district,
las: night entered the notorious joint
conducted by "Swede Mandy" alias
Amanda Johnson, 300 Twenty second
street, and proceeded to clean out the
place. Amanda. an old flame OF mis-,
attempted to demonstrate with Charlie
because of his conduct, and the man
Immediately few into a rage and at
tackled the woman, tearing her clothes
frCm her back, running a hat, and
beating her about the head and face
A hurTy-up call was sent to the pc
lice station and the recalcitrant indi
vidual placed behind the bars. This
morning Lundgren was charged with
disorderly conduct and his case con
tiuued until Feb. l. His bonds were
fixed at $500
The authorities claim that LundgTeI
is an undesirable and it is very likely
that he will be ordered out of town
when his case is up for hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
Licensed to Wed.

William A. Miller ... Kewanee
Miss Alice Billips ........ Kewanee
Chester Lybarger ..... Moline
Miss Clara Van Dervoorde -. . Moline
Lewis A. Brehmer .... Coal Valley
Mrs. Catherine Brehmer Rock Island
Frank w. Appleby ...... Chicago
Miss Bessie B. Johnston =. Springfield
Edward F. Fuhr ........ Edgington
Miss Clara Van De Voorde, Edgington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
WRETCH FOUND
WITH mere GIRL
IN old QUARRY
Couple Living Primitive Exist.
ence in Rusty Boiler-she
Was Pitifully Ill clad.
ELOPED THREE MONTHS AGO
Forced to Tramp Miles Through Snow
In Bare Feet-Has Not Been
Married.

CHARTERED in an old deserted stone
quarry, with naught but an antiquated
boiler as an abode, a pile of leaves
and hay as a bed, a 17-year-old girl
was found in company with a p9oled
convict yesterday afternoon by Rock
Island policeman. The couple were
living the primitive existence and were
burdened with but very little cloth
ing. They had been Eoosting in the
old quarry for a week. Both were
taken to the police station, and the
officials OF the Pontiac reformatory,
from which institution the man was
paroled last May, have been communi-
Gated with. The prisoner will prob
abb ybe taken back to that institution
for parole violation. If the reforma-
tory officials do not want the man
the police expect to prefer white slav.
cry charges, as the man and girl are
not married. The names given were
Myrtle Fletcher and John Rogers.
DISCOVERY AN ACCIDENT.
The discovery Of the aboriginal
abode was made yesterday afternoon
I Hearing voices in the old Ponder
stone quarry, which is located or
the river bank near Forty-seconc
street, and which has been abandoned
for the past Is years, Officer JOIN
Johnson managed to reach the boiler
In the fire box were found the mar
and the girl. Some old boards had
been laid over the holes in the steel
and these served to partially keel
cut the elements. A fire was burn
/ ing inside of the structure, and hud
died close to it was the girl, whC
had no shoes, no underwear and NJ
ton of a flimsy cotton dress. TIL
man was huddled up in dark corner
crouching behind the woman in al
, effort to conceal himself from tn,
: officer. The girls fimsy dress wa
partially burned, as a result of hud
ding too close to the fire, in al
effort to secure what warmth it al
forded A stale loaf of bread wa
all that could be found in the natur,
of provisions.
The only cooking utensils consister
of old tin cans.
GIRL ALMOST NAKED.
This morning when arraigned il
police court, Myrtle had on ever,
stitch of clothing which she possess
ed, a pair of stockings and the fin
sy cotton dress. She has had no 9th
Ell clothing for the past two weeks
( and has walked nearly rs mile
through rain and snow in her stockin
feet. Her feet are swollen and bruis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24

aliases, being known as George E. Kra-
mer, Eugene Kramer, Charles Turner,
and others. He is 2s years of age, and
his mother is living in Chicago. Kra-
mer left Rock Island some three
months ago, taking up his residence
in Davenport. He had already been
employed in that city as a waiter at
the New Davenport and other hotels.
and later he secured work at his trade,
machinist, at the Betteldorf shops.
He was under suspicion here for
some time before his departure, it be-
ing thought then on account of his
penitentiary record. that he might
know something about the various rob,
berries being committed at that time IL
this vicinity,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
TRAVELLING M AN
IN A CAFE BRAWL
w. F. Edgington, Drummer, At
tempts to Clean Out the
New Harper.
WOULD BEAT UP MANAGER
Is Thrown Out Three Times and Then
Arrested-Pays Fine of $25
and Costs.

Handsome Dick" Edgington, trav-
cling salesman, last night attempted
to clean out the New Harper cafe, its
manager, Carl Mueller, and three or
four of the house attaches, and as
result landed in the city Jail, where he
spent the Night in a cell This morn
ing he plead guilty to a charge of dis
orderly conduct and paid fine of $25
and costs.
FASHION PLATE.
Edgington is regular Beau Brum-
mel. This morning he appeared in
police court and gave the impression
of having stepped out of the pages of
a ready-made clothing catalog. His
hair was combed straight back with a
pretty, wavy effect, his soulful brown
eyes, although slightly bloodshot, still
retained a semblance of their original
fascination. His suit was the latest
stuff from the English pattern book,
and a light bamboo cane made the pic
ture complete.
BREAKS UP PARTY.
Last night Edgington, who is a to-
bacco salesman and has been stopping
at the Hotel Harms during his extend
ed stay in the city, became intoxi-
Gated. After breaking up a party in
the Harms cafe and insulting several
women, according to allegations made
in police court this morning, Edging-
ton hied himself for the Harper cafe.
Srutting through the place, twirling
his bamboo cane, he inquired in a loud
tone of voice # the manager was pres
ent. Then throwing his overcoat, hat
and cane on the table, thereby dis
placing several pieces of chinaware
which crashed to the floor, Edgington,
so it is alleged, addressed himself to
Manager Mueller with the following
words: Say, kid, are you the waiter
here? Bring me a drink, before am
put to the painful necessity of seeking
polite companionship in the Blue
Goose"
THROWN OUT.
Upon refusing to behave himself
ald unwilling to allow the information
TO percolate his Uranium that no drinks
were TO be served after midnight, Edg
ington, who was making insulting re
marks to all present, according TO Mr.
Mueller, was invited to go elsewhere
Upon his refusal. the head waiter
threw him out Edgington returned
looking for trouble, and threatened IL
clean out the joint. Manager Mueller
stated to the court this morning tina
Edglngton attempted TO strike him witt
his cane and said he was a battler
Edgington was elected three times
the last effort being permanent one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
as Detective Herman seRpert was the
reason for the removal
HAS BAD NAME.

HAS BAD NAME.
Travelling men stated that Edging-
ton has a reputation as a cafe rough
houser from coast to coast, and are
the authority for the information that
Edge was thrown out Of cafes at
both New Orleans and st. Louis a
short time ago.
1t is also claimed that Edgington has
stood around street corners in
sulting women and children. After
hearing all this evidence. Magistrate
Smith decided that $25 and costs would
be fair and reasonable fine. Edging-
ton had no money on his person, but
was permitted to go to his hotel to get
funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
LOCAL POLICE
AID IN LANDING
MURDER SUSPECT
George E. Kramer, Former Res.
ident, Held for Completely
in Chicago Crime.
ARRESTED IN DAVENPORT
Is Thought to Be Connected With Re-
cent Killing Of Joseph Loeue,
Diamond Merchant.

Chief James Brinn OF the Rock Is
land police force, working in conjunc-
ton with Sergeant Daniel A. O'Hara
or the Central police station in Chi
cago and the force in Davenport, has
been instrumental in bringing about
the arrest OF George z. Kramer, a for
mer Rock Islander, who is charged
with completely in the murder of
Joseph LOgue, the Chicago diamond
merchant, who was assaulted and kill
ed In his own Office in the McVicker
building in that city Dec. 10, last year.
Kramer was arrested in Davenport
last night as he alighted from a street
car and this evening he will be TAX
en- TO Chicago. he stoutly denies his
guilt, but the police claim to have
very good information to the con.
trary.
PICTURE Is IDENTIFIED.
A letter written by Kramer to the
murdered merchant furnished the
clew on which the police worked in
enecting Kramer's arrest. In the let.
ter Kramer asked Logue to sell for
him some 60 pounds OF silver. Incl
IDENTIFY, the local police believe that
Kramer may have come into posses
sion Of this same silver as the results
Of the many robberies perpetrated in
the tri-cities for some months past
AZ any rate when the Chicago police
began their investigation. they com
municated with Chief Brinn regarding
Kramer While I'm Rock Island Kram.
er lived at 42614 Eleventh street, and
also roOmed for a time over the store
room formerly occupied by the Ben
mott Fur company.
The local chief secured a picture
Of Kramer and hurried it to Chicago
The LIKENESS was az once recognized
as that Of man who was sentenced
20 the state penitentiary at Jolier
in 1905 for burglaries committed II
Chicago and furthermore, and Of vas
importance. a woman who was in the
McNicker building the day the murder
was committed, declared that she hat
seen the original of the picture there
at that time.
Kramer was absent from his WORK
M the Bettendorf Axle company
where he is employed. Dec. 10 and 20
which absence he explains by saying
ne was on a hunting trip near New
Windsor, III.
Sergeant O'Hara was detailed tC
come here TO investigate and he re
ported to Chief James Brinn last Wed
ucsday and since then Kramer has
been under close surveillance.
HAS MANY ALIASES.
Kramer has gone under severa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
PARTIAL REPORT
DUE TOMORROW

The grand jury is expected to make
a partial report in the circuit court
tomorrow morning. Such is the in
tention of State'sA Attorney F. E.
Thompson, provided he can succeed
in having all the indictments which
have been decided on, drawn by that
time The report when made, it is
understood, will leave nothing before
the jury but the investigation of the
sheriff's office which is now in prog
ress. Various police officers of Rock
Island were summoned as witnesses
yesterday afternoon and this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
FOR DIAMOND MURDER.
by the Associated Press.)

by the Associated FreSs.)
Chicago, Jan. 24.-Chief of Detectives
Halpin explained that a letter signed
by Kramer who was arrested in Dav-
export today, was found among the
personal effects of Joseph Logue, the
diamond merchant recently murdered
in his studio in the McVicker theatre
building. The letter requested Logue
TO sell 60 pounds Of silver.
Halpin has recognized the photo.
graph of Kramer as a man convicted
Of several burglaries here and sen.
fenced 10 the penitehtiary eight years
ago.
FORMERLY LIVED HERE.
Halpin regards the arrest Of Kramer
who formerly lived in Rock Island, as
important, although he admits he may
not be able to show he is directly con
nected with the murder Of Logue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
Injured Man Insane,

The unknown man, who was serious
ly injured several days ago in try
ing to flip train in Davenport, was
identified yesterday AFTERNOON as II.
Marshall, an inmate of the WATERFOWL
hospital, who escaped about week
ago. He was taken back to the hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon. He will prob
ably recover from his injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24

ed from contact with the hard roads.
Her male companion did not suffer
from lack of clothing, however. He
wore a heavy overcoat, a flannel shirt.
a heavy pair of corduroy trousers and
heavy tan shoes.
OLD OFFENDER
When Rogers appeared in court,
Chief Brinn and a number Of the Off
GERS and detectives Immediately rec
ognized him as viii Gaben, who in
1909, was a member OF a robbers
gang which terrorized the entire sur
rounding country. Gaben was sent
over from Rock Island June %, 1909.
after he had robbed the Darling resi-
dence In Moline. Previous to his ar
rest, Gaben and his gang had conduct
ed wholesale plundering operations
upon railroad cars, breaking them
open and stealing stuff by the wagon
load. The man, when confronted with
this knowledge, entered a strenuous
denial and held to the story that his
name was Rogers. He denied that
he had ever served time. His case
was continued for 10 days and his
bond fixed at $500. The girls mother
resides in Havana, Ill, and it is like
ly that she will be sent back home.
MARRIAGE PROMISE.
Myrtle was induced to run away
from home by promises of marriage
by Gaben. Both are residents of
Havana, and have known each other
from childhood up. Gaben was parol-
ed from the Pontiac reformatory last
May and Immediately returned to his
home. There he again met the Fletch.
er girl and ardently wooed her. Early
last fall the couple decided to eIope
The girl told the following story to
! the newspaper men this morning
will promised to marry me, so ]
decided to leave home with him. We
from Havana to Rock Island, as we
had no money. We first went to the
home of William Coburn near AL
bany. There we stayed for quite 6
while. Will had no money to pay ouI
board bill so we had to leave, and
Mrs. Coburn took my fur coat as part
payment, leaving me only this dress
I had a new pair of shoes when we
Started, but the tramping soon wore
them out, and l was walking with my
bare feet to the ground all the time
During the heavy snow storm of {
few days ago, 1 thought I would die
When we left Coburn's we went tC
Clinton, where we stayed in a room
ing house for a few days. Then We
walked to Rock Island and have beer
living in that quarry.
GIRL REPENTS.
when we reached Coburn's house
wanted to go back home, but I die
not have any money and neither dix
Will so l had to keep on. Will die
did not have any money, so l did no
get any clothing l still love him
although at times when l think of tht
existence l have led, do not car
snap for him.
81 have been deceived all my life
When / was not yet Is years of ag
a man in Havana promised to MARI
me and then ran away. A little bah
was born, and it is now at home bein
cared for by my mother. 1t is owe
two years old. | have two brother
and three sisters at home. My fathe
is dead If my mother knew l wa
here she would send for me RICH
away. l just want to go home and fol
get this thing"
; GETS CLOTHING.
Police Matron Schroeder, shortl
: before noon, secured shoes, stocking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
Democratic Senators Firm.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The democrat
ic senators in caucus today reaffirmed
their determination to permit none OF
Tafts nominations to be confirmed at
this time excepting the army, navy
and diplomatic appointments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24

and clothing for the girl, who will be
retained here until her mother is COM
municated with. The couple have been
sleeping out of doors, for the most
part, and have eaten only when they
could beg food, as the man has been
too lazy to work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-24
Personal Points

C. J. Osterwild of Lasalle, ILL.,, was
in the city today. He left this after
noon for st. Louis where he will spend
a week with his brother, H. H. Oster-
wild.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-29
-TH r. LOG ABINr DEMOCRA T-DAILYa EDIrIoN

1t you would like to see a Taylo,
Nursery Baby Bed, call phone No. q
and We'll show you at your home. w,
w. Westmoreland.
Manager j. H. Lincoln of the Grand
opera hause went to Little Rock this
afternoon to witness the performance
of Gertrude Hoffman at the Kempner
theater.
Remember, no one gives you extra
votes after December first. We Fare
offering from two to five for one till
that time on certain items. S. E.. An
derson.-dtf
DIR j. H. Reynolds, president of
Hendrix College, returned this morn
ing from Hoxie, where ne delivered
an address before an assemblage of
teachers last night.
Till December the first only we will
give on all piano sales 100 votes for
each dollar in notes, and 500 extra
on each dollar cash. S. E. Ander-
son.-dtf 3.
Strayed or Stolen-From my home
near public school Friday night, No
vember II, one sorrel horse, spot in
forehead, wire mark on right foreleg,
weight about 800. age 2 wears. Re-
ward for information or return to j.
M. Downing.-dtf
Mrs. S. R. Twitty returned yester-
day after visit to her brother, R. B.
McCulloch, and sister, Mrs. A. H.
White, in this city. Rev. Twitty was
transferred from Hope to Pulaski
Heights by the Little Rock confer
ence and he and Mrs. Twitty will
make their home in Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-29
Personals

Tag Day Monday.
"Quo Vadis" December 5.
5. e. Smith is in Little Rock.
j. W. WEIGH is in Little Rock to-
day.
G. A. Allison went to Little Rock
today.
z. F. Blair has returned from Little
Rock.
Miss Bess Thompson is in Little
Rock today
Mrs. D. L. Young is Little Rock
visitor today.
Finos Phillips of Little Rock is in
Conw va today.
Raymond c. Reid is in Little Rock
this afternoon.
There are only 81 more shopping
days until Christmas.
The Diamond Contest is on. Are
you saving your votes?
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Hinton are in
Little Rock this afternoon.
A beautiful Biograph drama will be
shown tonight at the Grand.
John McCollum has returned from
months stay in Chicago.
Good young work horse for sale,
cheap. J. C. Fulmer.-dtf
Almon Stroup of Russellville is a
guest Of friends in the city.
E. E. Mitchell of Morrilton is
spending the day in Conway.
Mrs James NJ. Lyon is spending
the day in the City of Roses.
Miss Helen George of Stuttgart is
guest of friends in the city.
Buy tag Monday and assist the
School Improvement Association.
President j. j. Doyne of the State
Normal went to Little Rock this morn
ing.
Miss Beulah Echlin of De Wallis
Bluff is spending several days in the
city.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-29
DESTITUTE FATHER IS
SAVED FROM SUICIDE
GENEROUS CITIZENS SUPPLY
b HIM WITH FUNDS TO GO TO
r. MISSOURI.

Little Rock, Nov. 29.-Matt Griffin,
an unkempt specimen of humanity.
will today arrive at his old home in
Webb City, Mo-, where his two dishev-
eled children will be placed in care of
thenr grandparents. Griffin was per-
suaded to take this trip instead of
that. long journey into the world be-
You'd, by kind-hearted people who dis
covered him in Little Rock Friday
morning, in the act of drinking the
contents Of two-ounce bottle of car
bolic acid. go
Driving two burroS to a dilapidated
covered wagon, in which his two chill
dren huddled about diminutive stove,
and whimpered for something to eat,
Griffin arrived in Little Rock Friday
morning. The condition of the chill
dren attracted passersby, and urged
for his story, Griffin explained that his
wife, with sucking babe, had de-
serted him and the children Tuesday
at Casa. Though he was almost with
out funds, Griffin pressed on to Little
Rock, spending his last cent for the
carbolic acid, with the intention of
committing suicide.
A collection was made from BY
ISLANDERS, sufficient to feed the children
during the day, and Griffin soon dis
posed of his team for $40, and his
wagon brought SIS more, with the stove
thrown in. He then paid $3.50 for a
ticket to Webb City and boarded the
train for his old home, where the chill
dren may be we'll cared for.