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Smyrna times., 1913-03-26
HOUSE KILLS THE SENATE
LIQUOR SHIPPING MEASURE
REPORTED FAVORABLY FROM
COMMITTEE BUT ADVANTAGE
Was Taken in the Absence of Some
Members to Call it up and Defeat Il
In the House Vote l6 TO IS

The House late Wednesday after
noon killed by vote Of 16 yeas to
10 nays the Senate bill TO prohibit
the shipment of intoxicating liquors
into dry counties and so ended a
tempestuOus day for the measure
which passed the Senate Wednesday
afternoon. The bill had been a bone
of contention all day. There was a
stormy scene in the House in the morn
ing when in committee of the whole
the bill was reported favorabiy by
close vote. An unsuccessful attempt
was made to recall the bill in the Sen
ate at the afternoon session and the
booze drama was ended when the
House defeated the measure by so
close a vote Had all the House
members been present there might be
different tale to tell. The detailed
vote on the bill was Yeas -Arthurs,
Cook. Derrickson, Grantland. Hoffeck-
er, Jester. King. Lattomus.L L lingo,
Lynch, Mccormick, Mcdonald, Ow-
ems. Pool. Reynolds and Taylor 10.
Nays-Allen, Barnard, Bennett,
Bradford, Cooper. Hammond. Hous-
ton. Layton. Mooney. Phillips, Sch
neider. Swan. Wagoman and Speaker
Holcomb1-5. Not voting Cummins.
Smyrna times., 1913-03-26
lion lawsd.

He-Ever notice what a heavy face
Mrs. strongmind has7 She-Yes. What
a thump there'd be II her oountenance
felll-Boston Transcript
Smyrna times., 1913-03-26
Literal.

-Is that your wife's picture in your
watchr
"sure. She's the woman in the case"
Baltimore American.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
M ExI CAN KILLS ANOTHER AT
 MORENC|
laWless Element of Mining Camp Score Another Victim; Love Af- fair Advanced as Reason for
 Murder.

On Saturday night last, Ramon Rurlas, Mexican at Morenci shot and instantly killed another Mexican Francisco Valdez The shooting oc- cured on the railway tracks between the stores of the Detroit Copper Min ing company and the Arizona Copper company. The reason advanced by witnesses of the act is that both men were infatuated with a Mexican girl of that town, and that the shooting was the continuation of a grievance that had existed between the two for some time. One of the witnesses to the affair was the girl in the case This girl states that the men had been quarreling over the matter for some time, and that at the Empire Theatre on the night of the murder, had be- promised to result in a personal -en- counter, but that friends of the two persuaded them to discontinue the quarrel. However, after the conclus- ion of the show, the two again in- volyed in a dispute as to which of the two should escort the girl to her home. Arriving at the place of the shooting, the two clinched, and dur ing the struggle the shot was fired that killed the unfortunate man. After the killing,- the murderer left the scene and went to Newtown, a few mills from Morenci, where he was apprehended by Officer Hoffman, and brought to the scene of the murder, where he confessed to the crime, and told the officer where he had thrown the pistol with which the shooting was done. Neither of the Mexicans was married.
 Upon being brought before Judge Lally, the Mexican was remanded to the higher court, and bond was placed at $5,OO0, in default of which he was brought to the county jail, where he is now confined.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN BY CHURCH
Arrangements Making For a Program
 that Will be Very Enjoyable.

The members and friends of the Presbyterian church are busily en- gagged in making arrangements for a musical concert to be given under the auspices of the church at the Prin- cess theatre on the evening of Friday, November 28. The proceeds of the entertainment will be for the funds of the church at this place.
 That the program will consist of mum bers each of which will afford the best of entertainment is shown by the following local talent who have prom ised their aid. Among the soloists who will render selections are Miss Kent, soprano; Mrs. Horton, central MT. J. Stirratt, tenor. The Mo- renci Male Quartette, one of the lead ing musical organizations of Morenci, will also entertain This quartette with the Clifton Glee Club, a similar organization of Clifton talent, should mak the occasion a very pleasurable affair.
 Added to these entertainers will be the Village Sextette, another of our local musical organizations. An in strumental duet will be afforded by Messrs. Birmingham and Colburn. The Adams orchestra is also includ- ed among the entertainers, and the we'll known ability of this local musi- cal organization assures well rendered and classical selections. Mrs. A. w. Liddell has been selected as piano ac- companist.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
ENJOYABLE SMOKER HELD BY ELKS
 AT M0RENC|
Members of Clifton Lodge B. p. O. E. No. 1174 Visited at Morenci Sat
 urday Night to Attend Smoker

A highly enjoyable and we'll attend ed smoker was held by the Clifton lodge B. P. O. E. No. 1174 at Mo renci last Saturday evening. A special train was run from Clifton for the accommodation of the Clifton members, of whom about fifty, includ- ing number of Clifton guests, attend ed.
 The Elks of Morenci gave the Cliff ton visitors royal greeting, being ar rayed in welcoming order at the sta- tion at Morenci upon the arrival of the special train. From the station the visitors were escorted, with band in advance, to the Empire thea tre, where the many festivities of the evening were enjoyed.
 Prominent among the features of the program were number of songs well rendered by the Elks' Clifton Quartette, the members of which are: F. s. Schimerka, F. A. Sanders, A. Ferber and John Sterrett This quar- tette, through practice and ability, has achieved high reputation in musical Elkdom, and their songs were thor oughly enjoyed by the many attend ants at the entertainmen
 Speeches were delivered by the var ious orators of the local lodge, and that these efforts were properly ap- preciated was in evidence by the 1iber- al applause that greeted the conclus- ion of each address. Refreshments were served. Among the attendants were number of guests residing at Morenci, who in addition to the guests and members residing at Clifton, and practically all members of the order residing at Morenci, formed an audi ence that concurred in the harmoni- ous pleasures of the evening. The time for. departure from Morenci of the Clifton visitors was in the early hours of the following day.
 The Clifton visitors are enthusias- tic in their comments of the manner of the reception accorded them by the Morenci members of the order, the latter seeming bent upon prov ing their appreciation of the hospit- able reception accorded them on their recent visit to Clifton, when they were splendidly entertained by the Clifton members at a reception ana initiation meeting ef the lodge held in Clifton
 The committee on arrangements concerning the part borne by Clifton in the affair was comp posed of c. G. Cole, Dr. H. V. Bogue, and J. l.. Garth. Dr. Rogue was master of ceremonies at the Morenci entertain ment.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
CARL HAYDEN SAYS CURRENCY BILL
 SURE ID PASS
Arizona Congressman Makes Flying Trip to Arizona to Visit With His Constituents During LuII in
 House.

Carl Hayden, Arizona's capable rep. resentative in the lower house of con gress, arrived last week from Wash ington to attend the State Fair and shake hands with his constituency. He says that the currency bill will be- come a law, although some modified tionS may be made by the senate, but he looks for no change in its funda- mental features.
 The house has passed the currency bill and is marking time while wait ing for the senate to take action on the measure. Arizona's only repre- sentative in the house took advantage of the opportunity and came home for the State Fair. He will return to Washington in about ten days.
 The Mexican situation is quies- Cent" said the congressman. The ad- ministration is hoping that Mexico can dent does not want to intervene. He wants peace and the friendship of the southern republic.
 No government founded on as- sassination and murder will be recog- nized by President Wilson, however. I don't know what the president has in mind at present, but understand he will make known his policy in few days"
 The exportation of arms into Mexi- co is a delicate proposition. We must be careful. We might allow it and later if we should intervene then they would fight us with the very same ammunition" said Hayden, who has talked several times with Secre- tary Bryan about the Mexican situa- tion One time he appeared in behalf of Pedro De Lama, a Phoenix news paper man, who was thrown into prison in Mexico for publishing a paper not satisfactory to De Lama's
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
ORGANIZATION IF OWLS HERE
Organizer Thompson Conducts Cere monies of Organization at Eagles
 Hall Monday Night.

local lodge or '.nest' of the Owl lodge, was duly organized in Clifton on the evening of Monday, November 17th, at the Eagles hall, with MT. Thompson, president of the Owl lodge of Bisbee, as conductor of the cere- monies.
 The organization of the local of the lodge was greatly hindered through the irregularities of one Weaver, who was associated with MT. Thompson in the preliminary work here, and who later was learned to have been with out authority from the home office at South Bend, Indiana. Weaver, upon the complaint of MT. Thompson, de- camped with several hundred dollars secured from applicants for initiation.
 At the meeting Monday evening, about thirty applicants were initiated. It is estimated that probably one hun dred other applicants, secured dur ing the campaign some weeks since, are yet to be admitted to the lodge, and that the next two or three months will witness the rapid growth of the lodge in Clifton, which includes among it's membership residents of Clifton, Metcalf and Morenci
 MT. Thompson left for Bisbee, his home, Wednesday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
NEW TELEPHONE
 LINE

The management of the Mountain States Telephone company announc- es that a large force of Workmen will soon begin the construction of new telephone line to Morenci, and that the line will probably be completed by the first of the coming year. This line will replace the present line to Morenci, which because of bad con struction and weak materials not suf ficient to at all times give good ser vice between the two towns. The line to be built will be of two circuits, consisting of three copper and one iron wires. Immediately upon the completion of this line, the same workmen, under the management of MT. Riley, chief of construction, will begin the building of long distance toll line to all points in the lower Gila Valley. This line will pass by the Gillard Hot Springs. These improve ments, in addition to the splendid To- cal service which will soon be inaug- urated in Clifton, will be of the great est value to the telephone using pub lie.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
FOR MER CLIFTON CITIZEN HERE
 FROM MEXICO
Barney Harmsen, Mining Man and Contractor Leaves Mexico Because
 of lnsurrection:

MT. Barney Harmsen, a former resi- dent of Clifton, arrived here last week from a several years residence in different portions of Mexico, having left there because of the contant in- surrections among the factions which prevented any construction in the dis tricts from which MT. Harmsen halls
 During his residence in Clifton, Mi. Harmsen was employed in contract ing, having to his credit several buildings both in Clifton and Morenci At Clifton he built the Shannon old store building and the old ward school in Hills Addition. At Morenci he built the city jail and the hotel of the Arizona Copper Company His residence here was for about two years.
 Leaving here he went to Mexico, where he followed the same line of work until recently, when he became associated with several friends in a mining proposition located some dis tance' from Presidio del Norte. De- velopment of the properties there was discontinued because of the constant raids of the various disaffected fact tions of the Mexican people, the Americans alternately encountering disastrous raids from the Federals and the Constituencies. Recently IH6 COuQlClOHS there became so 0XaS- perating that the safety of the mem bers of MT. Harmsn's party demand ed the evacuation of the country, which was accomplished after numer- ous privations and dangers
 MT. Harmsen is of the opinion that the better plan to be followed by this country in any efforts looking to the peace of Mexico would be to allow the Mexicans to settle their own disturb ances. as the profitable results of re- construction there would be increas- ed by a friendly attitude of the Mexi- cans toward Americans. His belief is that great profits await those who participate in the development of that country after the settlement of the present dissatisfaction, which he be- lieves is caused, to some extent, by selfish and great commercial interests which each seek to gain control of the. country's resources and conces sions, and in order to do so dc not hesitate to bring to their aid the MeXicans' political unrest and desire to better their material condition
 While the Mexicans of themselves would perhaps continually engage in factional guerilla warfare, yet the aim of certain interests seems to be the playing of the peoples disaffection in ordr that those interests might gain thereby.
 MT. Harmsen will probably remain here for some time, at least until the Mexican civil war is ended.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
Camet Case Dismissed

The case of the State of Arizona vS. John Camel, a priest of the Catholic church, who formerly was in charge of the church at Morenci, was dis missed upon motion of the county at torney, who failed to gain any evi- dence that would incriminate Camel, who was accused of being accessory to the dynamiting of the Catholic church at Morenci.
 Serna Case Dismissed.
 Upon motion of the County Attor- ney, the case of the State vs Sefrnio Serna was ordered dismissed because of lack of vidence sufficient for a conviction.
 Forgers Sentenced
 Wm. Hutchinson and Wm. Russell, the forgers who some time since vic timized several Clifton merchants through the forging of checks on Cliff ton banks the names of well known men of this section, and both of whom were captured at Bisbee last week and brought to Clifton by Sheriff Patty, were, upon pleading guilty, sentenced by Judge Laine to years in the state prison. They were taken to the prison this week.
 Lynch Appointed Counsel
 Judge Laine this week appointed A. R. Lynch as counsel for the defense in the case of the State of Arizona against Nestor Flores, the accused having stated that he desired the assistance of an attorney.
 Dates Set for Trial of Criminal Cases
 Judge Laine this week set for trial the following cases on the respective dates mentioned:
 J. E. Collis, charged with assault with deadly weapon, December 8: Chavez, accused of the mur- der of his wife at their home in the Eagle river section, December 9th; Gutierrez, accused of grand larceny, December 8; Pedro Munoz, accused of rape, December g; Robert Stewart, accused of assault, December 10; Jesus Mendoza, accused of rape, December 10; G. Lujan, accused of grand larceny, December g; Julian Padillo, accused of assault with a deadly weapon, December g.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
ATTORNEY HAMPTON WILL REMOVE
 
Clifton Attorney, on January i Will Remove to Phoenix, Where He Will
 Engage in Practice of Law.

Attorney Jno. R. Hampton states that he will remove, on January 1st, to Phoenix, where he will permanent ly remain in the practice of law, hay
 ing become associated in legal prac-
 tice, some time since with Chas. B. Arnold, who was Receiver of the Unit ed States land office at Phoenix be- fore the Appointment to that position of J. J. Birdno, the present Receiver.
 The firm of Hampton & Arnold will occupy offices in the new Noll build ing. now in course of erection. The firm will devote their attention main 1y to the practice of matters concern ing public lands and mineral proper ties, both members having wide ex- perience in that class of pratcice, MT. Arnold serving for years in the United States land office at Phoenix, and MT. Hampton having served several years in the land office of the national gov ernment at Washington, D. G., in ad- dition to an extensive experience in that line during his practice of law in Clifton.
 The legal work of MT. Hampton at this place, with the exception of land practice, will be assumed by Stratton & Lynch.It is expected that MT. Strat- ton will arrive from his present resi- dence at Solomonville, arly next year for his residence here. The insurance business heretofore conduct ed by Messrs. Jno. R. and Wade Hampton will be assumed entirely by the latter.
 MT. Hampton has resided in Cliff ton for about twelve years, during which time he has held many offices of trust among the citizenship of this section, among these offices being that of legislative representative and presidential elector. In addition to this, he has been steadily engaged in the practice of law. In this line he has wielded much influence in this sec tion. His departure will be regretted by the Clifton bar and by the citizen ship of Clifton, who wish for him the greatest of success in his new field.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
MOOSE A BRA N GE FOR GREAT DAY
 AT MORENC|
Clifton and Morenci Residents of the Moose Lodge Will Celebrate An niversary of Morenci Branch of
 Lodge Thanksgiving.

The Clifton and Morenci residents of the Moose lodge have completed arrangements for a great celebration to be held at Merenci on Thanksgiv- ing Day in honor of the anniversary of the lodge at Clifton. This enter tainment has become an institution with the members of the lodge resid- ing in the two towns, and the coming celebration is expected to eclipse all previous efforts. ..-
 Under the direction of Chas. Kreu- der, Past Dictator of the Clifton lodge, arrangements have been made for an entertainment that will include many and novel features. A special train will be run from Clifton to Morenci, leaving Clifton at one o'clock p. m. and leaving Morenci for the return to Clifton at about nine o'clock that evening.
 An unique feature of this train will be the massive Moose head which will be placed in a commanding position in front of the electric headlight of the locomotive.
 It is estimated that practically every member of the lodge, residing at Cliff ton, will participate in the entertain ment, more than one hundred already having reserved seats on the special train. An urgent request is that every member of the lodge at this of great enjoyment.
 Music will be furnished by the Moose band A number of appli- cants will be initiated to membership on this occasion.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21

Visits Native Place in EngIand- Fred Nice, for some time employed in the electrical department of the Ari- zona Copper company, will leave on the first of the coming month for his native home in England, where he will spend the holidays visiting rela- tives and former friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21

Union Thanksgiving Srvices-The various churches of the town have ar ranged for the holding of special Thanksgiving services at the Metho- dist church at seven thirty D. m. on the evening of Thanksgiving Day. Rev. Gordon, of the Baptist church, will deliver sermon on the meaning of the day. Special music will be rendered
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21

Whitacre Visits at old Home-Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Whitacre left this week for MT. Whitacre's old home in Ohio. They will visit relatives there for several weeks, returning to Cliff ton at the approach of the Christ mas holidays.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21

from the justice court. l.. Kearney is for the appellant.
 O. J Nelson against Minnie Nell son, in which a divorce is asked, with E.. V. Horton as attorney for the plaintiff.
 : H. M. -Chuman against B. F. Bill kingsley, this being an action for damages, with W. R. Chambers for the plaintiff.
 Young, an action for divorce, with w. c. Mcfarland for the plaintiff.
 Nicholas Cole against J. s. An tonello, a suit for damages, with Stratton & Lynch for the plaintiff yThis case, because of some irregular ity in it's progress, was not at issue.
 Mrs. T. A. Nichols against T. A. Nichols, an action for a divorce, with E.. E. Wall as attorney for the plaintiff. This case was this week decided not at issue. against Rafael Valdez, an action for the sale of property, with E. V. Hor- ton as attorney for the plaintiff, and l.. Kearney retained by the defend ant
 Vim. Josph Damron against Phillis Damron, an action for divorce, with L. Kearney for the plaintiff.
 Cases Set for Definite Dates.
 The following cases were set for trial on definite dates all of which are in the month of December, 1913:
 J. Rocco Zappia against Noah and Marie Stokes, an action for the pay tnent of a debt. This case is an ap- peal from the Justice Court. l.. is attorney for the appellant. This case is set for trial on December e2nd
 December 22nd is the date selected for the trial of the case of Jno. Cur now against c. M. Short. l.. Rear ney is for the plaintiff and Doan and Doan are for the defendant.
 December 3rd is the date set for the hearing of the case of Chas. Administrator, against Maude Scott Mcfarland and Hamp ton are for the plaintiff.
 The case of J. R. Wood and Son against c. P. Dunn is set for trial on December 22. In this case, which is an action for debt, w. K. Dial is for the defendant and l.. Kearney is for the defendant.
 Criminal Cases Filed
 Roke Ochoa, a Mexican of Metcalf, is charged with assault with a dead ly weapon on the person of E. Me Grand. The assault occurred at Met calf, where the accused was brought before Judge Burns, who committed him to the county jail in default of making the required bond.
 The State of Arizona against A. is the style of a case filed this week in which the defendant is accused of an assault with intent to commit murder. szsy
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21

Ranchmen Here from Eagle-Mes- sers. John Brown and Gene Hopper were visiting iR Clifton this week from their ranch homes in the Eagle river section.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-11-21
GRAHAM |S FIRST
 DRY COUNTY

The result of the prohibition cleo tion in Klondyke, Bonita and Stanley Butte precincts, Tuesday, November 4th, places Graham county in the lead for prohibition in Arizona, these pre- cincts having declared in favor of prohibition by a majority of 32 votes.
 The first prohibition election held in the county, December 1910, was successful in all the valley towns, the prohibitionists carrying every pre- cinct
 In February, 1913, another election was held in Saord precinct only, and this election was won by tie prohi- bitionists by a majority of two votes.
 The only places in the county that were i've" were those situated in the western part of the county, Klondyke, Bonita and Stanley Butte, and the prohibitionists were helped considerable in securing signers to the petition for a prohibition cleo tion in those three precincts by the arrest and conviction of a saloon keeper in Klondyke for selling liquor to minors:
 The election was called for by the board of supervisors and when the votes were counted on the evening of Tuesday, November 4th, the fol- lowing results wer obtained:
 Wet Dry Klondyke- -. ........ .... .. 37 Stanley Butte. ...... ....1O 10 Majority for the "Drys". .S2
 This last election makes Graham county a complete "dry county, the first in the new state. This re- suit was largely secured by the stand taken by the Norman church in favor of prohibition and backed by the other denominations in the valley.