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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
8 PRISONERS MAKE
ESCAPE FROM
STATE PEN
Scale the Walls at Sunset and Make
Their Way to Point Near Tucson
Where They Were Captured and
. Returned to Florence.

ABOUT eight o'clock Sunday even
ing. Jan. Fl three convicts, two Mexi-
cans and a negro, made their escane
py sealing the west wall at the state
prison. AT locking up time ths con-
v1cts were lined for count prior to
turning in and three, who We're at one
end OF the line darted out of line
unnot!ced and made break for the
wall. Sometime previous they had
III p povlsed a rope by tearing sheets
into strips and knotting them to
gether. A large bolt was then Sc
cured from the work shop and bent
double, forming a large hook. This
hook was fastened to the end of the
rope and rope and hook hid away in a
convenient place to await a favor
able opportunity to make the escape.
The three men must have studied
out the plan for some time and noted
the custom of the turnkey at lock-
up time as well as the custom of the
they not only got out of line with
out notice but they reached the wall
at time when the wall guard was
at point where he could not see
the conyicts. On reaching the point
chosen to make the attempt to get
over the wall the. big hook was
thrown over the top of the wall and
caught tight on the railing on the
outer edge of the guard walk, and
the three men hurriedly scaled the
wall. dropping to the other side
without taking time to slide down
the rope.
An Indian trusty, who was on the
outside OF the wall,sa the men get
over and gave the alarm as soon
as he could reach the nearest guard
ana every available guard was put
on the track of the escapes. each OF
whom was serving a long term. But
it was not until Monday night. that
tney were captured. At this time
L. M. Graves, a guard, who had
gone to Red Rock to lay for the men.
thern boarding a train lust
as it was pulling out Graves grab
bed the negro and pulled him off but
could not get the two Mexicans. how
ever he got word to other members
Of the Iosse and they discovered that
the two men left the train several
miles north, of Tucson. The trail was
p1ckd up at this point by Guard Tom
Simmons, Deputy Sheriff Robert Blow
sr of Casa Grande, and the Indian who
gave the alarm, and the men were
rallied to point about twelve miles
north OF Tucson and captured, near
a1ll1to just about dark, Tuesday even
ng. County Ranger Joe Kerrick al
80 rendered valuable assistance dur
ng the first two days of the chase.
All three convicts were returned
% the prison on Wednesday, and it
s safe to say that many of the priv
Ieges they have enjoyed heretofore
Will be withheld for some time to
come.
The Indian, whose name is Gilbert
Neal, was serving life term for
murder committed in ella county.
As reward for the part he played
N the capture of the three men Gov
ernor Hunt on Thursday committed
his term to twenty-five years.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
MR. TOLES cOSPER, JR.
(COntrib1rtodl

(COntributed)
There is always more or less sad
ness in the departure of anyone from
this life, but especially is this true
in the case of one who is just in his
or her prime.
Mr.. Toles Cosper, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Cosper, of Duncan,
Ar1zna, passed away at the A. c..
hospital in Clifton last Saturday at
2: Bop. m.
We hereby express our heartfelt
sympathy for the parents, for the
young wife and only child, little
daughter just four months old, and
for the brothers, sisters, and rela-
tives.
Dear friends, let us take this as a
reminder of the fact that 'tin the
midst of life we are in death. y We
know not how soon each one of us
shall be called answer the same
summons. Let us bear in mind that
the great purpose of this life is to
give us an opportunity to prepare
for the life beyond
Mr.. Toles Cosper was just a little
more than 27 years old. That he
was well known and had many
friends is evident from the large
crowd that attended the funeral SER
vices in Duncan, Sunday at 11:00 a
m. This service was cnducted by
Rev. R., K. Acuff, pastr of the Metho-
dist church at Duncan. The re-
mains were entered in the Duncan
cemetery on the hill
A Friend
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
SUDDEN DEATH OF
FRANK COX IN
CALIFORNIA
Only the More Intimate Friends of
Well Known Attorney Were Aware
That for a Year His Condition Had
,Aaen 9ercarious.

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 29-Hon
Frank Cox, general counsel for the
Suthern Pacific lines in Arizona,
died about one o'clock yesterday
morning in sanitarium at Liver
more, Cal. Word of his death was
received in a telegram to DIR. Wylie,
his physician. The immediate cause
was a hemorrage of the brain which
had been forecast for months by his
enormous blood pressure. About a
year ago Mr.. Cox suffered nervous
break down though his condition
was made known only to his rela-
tives and more Intimate trends. He
was apprehensive of the end and be-
gan setting his house in order, sell
ing off his property and disposing of
his cattle interests.
About three weeks ago, accom-
panied by Mrs. Cox, he went to Cal
ifornia to remain through the sum-
mer. The telegram stated that death
came while he slept.
Mr.. Cox was nearly So years of
age. He leaves besides his widow, two
brothers, Beverly and William H.
Cox. the former living at Riverside,
CAL, and the latter in Arizona. Mrs.
Perry Sears is a sister.
Mr.. Cox was born at Belmont,
Tex, the son of the late Judge IVY
H. Cox. He was a student at Soule
University at Chapel Hill, Tex His
education was continued at San
Diego where later he began the
study of law. He went to Phoenix in
1879 and two years later he was ad-
mitted to the bar and became one
of the best known attorneys of the
territory
He was elected district attorney
in 1884 and served four terms.
Meantime he was a member of the
law firm f Cox, Street & Williams.
Later he was associated with the
late Col. J. F. Wilson. He declined
a fifth nomination for the office of
district attorney and devoted him
self TO a general law practice in
which he was remarkably successful
In 1894 Mr.. Cox became general
counsel for the Southern Pacific and
'or some years he was legal adviser
'or the Western Union Telegraph
and for Wells Fargo & Co.
Previous to his association with
he Southern Pacific Mr.. Cox had
AIKEN an active part in democratic
'olitics but after that he declined
Ill official honors rendered him by
lis PARTY and gave himself up Who'll
y to professional work.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
AMENDMENT
WILL BE ON THE BALLOT

PHOENIX, July 1. (SpeciaD-
Enough signatures were filed today
with the Secretary of State to initi-
ate the Prohibition amendment and
the bill providing for semi-annual
payment of taxes, which was origin
ated by John H. Robinson of Pres
colt, and had the State Taxpayers
Association. The Prohibition petit
tion has 6,77O names attached, of
which only 3,242 were necessary to
secure it a place on the ballot.
Yesterday the Miami county bin
was initiated. Previously the 80
per cent law and the anti-capital
punishment law had been initiated.
The fate of the roads bond issues
is hanging in the balance.
Over 1000 names are still necessary.
Today petitions were Received from
several county assessors to initiate
the personal property of heads of
families to the extent of 5000. The
secretary's office is swamped with
petitions, Thursday being the last
day.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
Legislative Ticket.
NEW PETITIONS

Petitions favoring two entirely new
measures were filed this week at the
Office of the secretary of state. One
provides for the enactment of a work
1ngmen's compensation act, and would
amend Sec. 8, Art. XVIII of the con-
stitutfon maliag compensation com
pulsory in such manual or mechani-
cal employments as may be desnig-
mated by the legislature as dangerous
II ls SlSneo py zS7 electors. The
second petition provides for the
amendment of Art. TX, Sec. 5. a S..
100000 bond issue for the reclamation
of arid lands by the state, the Gre
alton of a state reclamation COM
mission, and reclamation fund.
Forty nmes are signed to the peti-
ton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
GREAT GAINS FROM CANAL.
Trade Expansion Enormous, Says
Statistician at Bankers Conven-
ton.

The principal address at the closing
session of the Maryland Bankers As
sociation recently Held at Cape May,
N. j., was made by o. P. Austin, for
mer Government statistician under
the administrations of Mckinley,
Roosevelt and Taft, who told of the
tremendous advantages to be deriv-
ed by this country from the construc-
ton of the Panama Canal. He
showed that the total annual worlds
trade was forty billian dollars
year, that is, that the exports of all
nations was twenty billion dollars
and the imports, of course, of a
like amount, and that one-half of
this moves on the Atlantic and Pa
cific Oceans. He demonstrated that
by using the canal from the seaports
of New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore we would save in miles:
To Yokohama, 6,400 miles; to Shang-
hal, 1000 miles; to Hongkong, $50
miles,. to the PHILIPPINES, 500 miles;
to Melbourne, $500 miles; to Well
ington, New Zealand, 5000 miles,
and that American cities were nearer
them than London, even by the use
of the Suez Canal. The Western coast
of South America was, too, from s.
600 to 5000 miles nearer than Lon
don, which would give us a great
trade advantage, but he suggested
that drummerS must go after the
business and lit will mean two bill
lion more business a year for the
United States. He said that in coal
alone we now export 100000, 900
worth a year, while we bring back
the amount in value of raw silks
from Japan.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

The Silver City Enterprise says:
j. F. Cleaveland, who is spending
the summer in Silver City, is the
recipient of many urgent appeals
from his friends in Arizona to ac-
cept the Republican nomination for
governor in the coming election.
Mr.. CleaVeland ran for Secretary of
State three years ago and led his
ticket by two thousand, and is the
only man looped upon who can bring
together the warning factions of the
Progressives and Republicans. Mr..
Cleaveland says, however, that he
is not in the race, as his business
interests will not permit
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
Visitors from Blue

Visitors from Blue
j. H. T. Cosper and Frank Hod-
ges, ranchers on the Blue, were in
town this week purchasing supplies.
Mr.. Cosper is just completing a
large dwelling on his place contain
ing ten rooms Toles sasy
his friends will always find the latch
string hanging on the outside when
they pass that way. Mr.. Cosper
and Mr.. Hodges returned to the
ranch on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minor Simms will
leave on Saturday morning for
Denver, where Mr.. Simms will at
tend the Elks convention and visit
Colorado points for thirty days.
tire summer in Colorado
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
State Highway

State Highway
The Board of Supervisors will
hold special meeting on July 18th
for the purpose of awarding the con-
tract for three miles of State High
way connecting Greenlee and Gra-
ham county, commencing at Clifton
and terminating at a point beyond
the new smelter, a total distance of
approximately three miles. 1t is
estimated that this piece of highway
construction in this county will
cost in the neighborhood of thirty
five thousand dollars.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03

X. A. Campbell, Sam SidebOtham
Mr.. Kane was the first candidate in
the field and Mr.. Sidebotham
makes his announcement in the Era
this week. Two of the candidates
are from Duncan, one is from Mo-
renci, one from Metcalf and five are
from Clifton. Supervisors will not
be elected from districts this year
as had been previously supposed but
will be elected from the county as a
whole. With this number of entries
it appears that this would be any,
body's race at the present writing.
Each candidate appears to be pad
ding his own canoe without any alli-
ance of any sort.
Superior Judge.
1t is not likely that Judge F. B.
Laine will have any opposition for
denomination in the Democratic pri-
maries for Superior Judge but in
another column of the Era this week
will be found the announcement of
l.. Kearney to the effect that - in
the general election in November he
will be a candidate for this same Of
flee. On the eelction ballot the can
d1dates for Judges are not printed
under any party name. The names
of all state and county candidates
for Judges are printed at the head of
the ballot and the party tickets fol-
low. 1t was evidently the inten-
tion of the law makers that the cleo
tion of Judges should be held as
free from partisianship as possible.
SchoI Superintendent.
Miss Lucy Purdum is the first
woman to enter the political arena in
this county as result of the woman
suffrage amendment to the Arizona
Constitution. Miss Purdum is
candidate for School Superintendent
and has been a public school teacher
in Morenci for several years. J. E.
Nygren, for long time connected
with, the drug department of the A.
G. Co. store, but now with the Shan
non Company, is a candidate for the
same position and this week J. w.
Aker, the present incumbent, announc-
ed himself for denomination on the
democratic ticket. This race will
be watched with a great deal of in
terest on account of the entrance of
Miss Purdum. 1t appears that if she
can carry the full strength of the
woman vote she would be nominated.
Precinct Officers.
Candidates for precinct officers
here and at Morenci and Metcalf are
not bashful about making their am
bit1ons known. In Clifton Charley
Keppler, Ira Dilliner and John Brad
bury are candidates for Constable
and Theo. Shirley and J. A. Nc
Williams are aspirants for the office
OF Justice of the Peace. At Metcalf
R. L. Lester is a candidate for
Constable. At Morencf- j. b. Hon |
man, Geo. Whitaker, Phil Murphy,
j. c.. Jackson are out for Constable /
and w. o. Ashley, A c.. Leech and |
J. H. Catlin have announced for
Justice of the Peace of Morenci |
precinct
Legislative Ticket.
So far only one candidate has made |
public announcement of his candid |
acy for the Legislature Frank Vines |
Of Clifton is candidate for representa- |
i've. :. 1t is expected that Hon. Geo. |
Chase will be candidate to succeed |
himself for State Senator and DR.. A. |
NJ Tuthill is also being suggested
or the same position 1t is also |
that John Christy of Cliff
on will be candidate for the
over house.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
CALL FOR PRIMARY
Is ISSUED BY
SECRETARY
Secretary Osborn Fixes September 8
and Enumerates the Offices, Fifteen
State Officers-WorsIey Starts Pc
tition to Amend the State Compen-
Sation Law.

PHOENIX, June 6.-Secretary of
State Sidney P. Osborn has issued his
official call for the state primary elec-
tion, which is to be held September
|S. The principal feature of the call is
the list of officers to be elected this
fall. Following is the call:
I'm compliance with the revised
statutes of Arizona notice is hereby
given that a general primary election
shall be held throughout the state on
Tuesday, September 8, for the selec-
ton of party, non-partisan and inde-
pendent candidates for the following
enumerated offices:
Federal Officers.
United States Senator.
Representative in Congress-
State Officers.
Governor
Secretary of State.
Auditor.
Treasurer.
Attorney Gneeral.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton
Mine Inspector
Corporation Commissioners 90.
Tax Commissioners (2).
Judges of the Superior Court Zone
in each county,
County Officers.
Sheriff.
Clerk of the Superior Court.
Members of the Board of Supervi-
sors
Treasurer.
Recorder.
County Attorney.
( Assessor.
School Superintendent.
Precinct Officers.
Justice of the Peace.
Constables.
County Precinct Committeeman
To Amend Compensation Law.
AS a result of the visit paid Phoenix
early this week by State A. A. Wors-
ley, petitions bearing $50 names
have been filed with the secre-
tary of state to initiate a constitu-
tional amendment which, if adopted
next November, will have the effect
from the workmen's compulsory COM
pensation law.
CAS- it stands. the workmens conr
Densation law is not compulsory at
all; it is merely a suggestion" Sena-
tor Worsley explained. TT was the
original plan to write section eight of
the constitution so that it would make
il obligatory upon the legislature to
enact rigid compulsory compensa-
ion sfatute. At the last nom ent the
optional clause was included, and the
aw vas enacted so as to leave it with
4 ed wor oE:aE t. saw whether
=. wo.:li accept the compensation
provided or woal1 s"e il the C arts.
-:;'h az arrang eE,ent is fair neither
y e:n: er nor employe."
::cia:nr Worslay drew 're prorosed
n:ondnept and ',al et' ions printed
When lt reached Phoenix on his tour
:. the state, the circulation of the
petitions was begun by laboring men
ind in two days 75o names were Sc
,ured. Petitions are also circulating j
n Tucson, Bisbee, Douglas and Je-
ONE, cities previously visited by
Worsley. When he left Phoenix his
'lan was to visit Globe, Clifton, Mo-
enci and Yuma, in each place start
ng the ball rolling for the initiation
# what is now known as the Worsley
If other parts of the state
10 as well as Phoenix has done, there !
S no question about it being placed |
n the ballot.
In the course of his present tour, !
Vorsley is speaking whenever he gets |
chance.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
SUFFER- MAY WITHDRAW.

pressure is being brought to bear
upon Judge F. A. Sutter to retire
from the race for governor and leave
the fight to DR.. H. A Hughes and
Governor Hunt. Many Democrats
realize that Hunt would have clear
sailing in a three cornered fight. A
month ago Sutter planned to start on
campaign of the state but has not
been heard from politically since and
TINS leads to the belief that he is
about to retire from the race. He
says that he is still in the race.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
Judgment FOR Defendant

Judgment in favor of defendant
was rendered in the Superior Court
this week in the case of Clifton
Lumber & Improvement Co. VS.. Mike
Reardon ct al for foreclosure of
builders lien
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
County CeIebrations-

Patriotic Celebrations will be
held throughout the county, at Mo-
renci, Duncan and Metcalf. Elabor-
at Morenci, where fund of $2500
has been subscribed for the big
event.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03

Stockmen have built a total of "a
corrals on the Forest to handle their
stock. Free permits and free timber
were given by the Forest Service for
these.
From careful estimates completed
the past winter there is a total of
1,70O,000,000 feet board measure of
merchantable timber within the For
est.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
Against Dunn

In the Superior Court this week
judgment was entered against C. P.
Dunn in the sum of $565. 6S. This
was suit brought against Dunn by
j. R. Wood e Son, of New York
City, jewelers., who alleged that a
shipment of diamonds were sent to
Dunn for inspection and he failed to
return gems in the above amount.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
DEATH OF ToLEs cosPER, JR.
Suffering from Acute Appendicitis
Patient Was Brought to A.. C. Co.
Hospital But Operation Failed to
Save Him.

Toles Cosper Jr., of Duncan, son
of James Cosper, died at the A. c..
Hospital on Saturday Afternoon, June
27th, at p. m. after lingering for
a week following an operation for
acute appendicitis.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03

There are . settlements within the
Forest, Greer, Nutrioso, Alpine, Blue
and Eagle, with 4 post offices.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03

Settlers and homeSteaders hold per-
1nits on the Forest for As irrigating
bitches, or a total of 43 miles of
ditch.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03

So far as known only forest fires
out of total of "A during 1913 were
caused by campers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03
APACHE FOREST NOTES.

Cattlemen have fHee permits for
total of 10 trap sorra1s on the For
lest, to catch wild cattle
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-07-03

Nine candidates are in the field
for Supervisors of this county and
judging from the number of candid
ates this is the most popular public
office within the gift of the people
The democratic candidates who will
make the race at present include
Hon. M. H. Kane, A L. Gravely,
w. t. Witt, Wade Hampton, John J.
Evans, S. F. Await, c. w Young,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-10
PACIFIC ENGINE co.
WINS THIRD MONEY
AT RUTLAND MUSTER
Rough and Ready of Greenwich Takes
First Prize, Salem Company Cap
lures Second

At the fremens muster held in Rut-
land Labor Day Pacific Engine Com.
pany No. succeeded in carrying eff
third honors, which, under the circum-
stances, is considered good work.
The Rough and Ready team from
Greenwich, N. Y, won first money;
the Union of Salem, N. Y, second
money; and the Okamakanisitt of
Marbehead, Mass, fourth money.
The prizes were as follows; first,
$3.50; second, $3.50; third, $50; and
fourth S75.
In the contest the wind played a
great part and when the Rough and
Ready team was using its engine the
wind seemed to favor the stream and
the water was carried until the final
decision was 227 feet and seven
inches. Soon after this company 'ctt
the throwing stand the wind shifted
and when the Pacific played the
stream was cut by a severe cross
wind, which caused the water to fall
short.
The result Of the contest Of the nine
engines was as follows:
Rough and Ready Of Greenwich, N.
Y, 227 feet, seven inches.
Union Of Salem, N. Y, 212 feet,
eight and half inches.
Pacific No. of Manchester, 205
feet, one and half inches.
Okomakanisitt of Marblehead, Mass.
1876 feet.
Columbia, of Winhcendon, Mass,
l79 feet and one inch.
Washington of Middlebury, ia feet
and quarter inch.
Boxer Of Burlington, 164 feet and
four inches.
Liberty of Chelsea, Mass, 1G5 feet
and three inches.
Union Of Greenwich, N. Y, leO
feet and three inches.
Henry Bundy was foreman Of the |
Pacific Engine, and Messrs c. Van
Whitman and Lester Reed were the
nozzlenen.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-10
GATES NOMINATED
Succeeds in Beating Out the Other
Candidates on the Second Ballot

At the Republican State Convention
held at Montpelier Wednesday the
delegates nominated Hon. Chas. w.
Gates of Franklin, for governor. Al
though not candidate, Mr.. Gates
nomination has been a certainty in the
minds of many of the more prominent
men Of the state. Mr.. Gates has
stated at several times that he was in
no way candidate for governor and
did not wish it, but should the conven-
tion nominate him, he would stand by
their decision as all true Republicans
should do and help their party out
Mr.. Gates has become widely known
throughout the state in the past few
years, during which time he has been
state highway commissioner.
As we go to press no further par
ticulars have been received as to the
vote or the standing Of the other can
didates.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-09-10
GREATER VERMONT
ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT
AT THE STATE FAIR

The Greater Vermont Association
will exhibit at the State Fair pictures,
maps, and charts rejecting the work
Of the Association and its constituent
organizations in Vermont. There will
be collections Of maps and pictures
illustrating the carrying out Of some
OF the policies Of the Association, such
as The Extension Of the County Sys-
ten, Better Acquaintance Tours, Coed
Roads Month, Industries Day. Boards
Of Trade have been requested to send
in matter which illustrates their work
and development.
The Bennington County Vermont
Improvement Association is to send in
a large exhibit. The growth Of Yer
mont industries viii be set forth CON
cretely by pictures and charts. There
will be collection of photographs
showing the attractions and the de-
velopment of the Long Trail.
The Greater Vermont Association
hopes in very limited space at the
State Fair TO illustrate the growth Of
Vermont commercial and civic organ
izations and their Team work for
Vermont Development"