The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-29
DOMESTIC TROUBLE
 IN REFUGEE CAMP

] A visitcl to Clifton this week from
 Duncan brings word that the Refugee IcI:'p a tEat place was recently
 thrown into frenzy of excitement by
 the advent of what threatened for a
 time to disorganize the tent city,
 and our readers, if so inclined, may
 take the following in small doses
 It seems that the vagaries of the
 effete east have at last invaded Dun
 can on their onward sweep to the
 Pacific coast and that the male popu-
 lation at least welcomed the innova-
 tion with open arms, and staid, pious
 Duncan capitluated to a man. Ac-
 cording to the story brought to Cliff
 ton dainty eastern maid, who was
 making a transcontinental trip and
 heard of the refugee camp establish
 ed at Duncan, decided to stop off at
 Lordsburg and run up for an inspec-
 tion and to get some pictures of the
 camp. She came, she saw, she con- quered, all at one fell swoop She
 took the refugees by storm and in
 turn was stormed by the refugettes.
 male member of the colony notic- ed her approach as he sat behind his wickiup dutifully helping his better half in her household duties by peel ing potatoes for the evening meal
 He gave her the once over and upon glancing at her extremities repeated the dose, his eyes finally becoming glued to the regions directly beneath the fur-edged skirt which reached out q short way below her knees. Still fascinated, he however managed to tear his gaze from the object of at traction long enough to jump into the adjoining tent and tell his neighbor of. his discovery, in the meantime scattering his supper, represented by the pan of potatoes, all over Heads Addition. The word passed down the
 inc in double quick time and by the tme the queen had passed half way
 Town the street she had a following
 if all the male refugees in camp, each one of whom had his eyes fo- cused on her neither garments.
 Her triumphant march was soon observed by dozens of refugettes who were brought to the doors of their tents by the murmurs of admiration from her loyal followers Then the fun started. The women resolved themselves into a committee of ex- termination and got busy at once. After taking stock of the newcomer the good women gave a gasp of hor- TOT and with concerted action grab bed their wayward spouses by the was most convenient. After they had, corralled their men folks in their respective shelters, with one accord they fiocked after the innocent cause Of the disturbance with stones and sticks, vowing vengeance dire; and but for the timely arrival of the strong arm of the law, who took the fair visitor in charge, she might
 ~-'N AoA Ou Deluly at Uif0 nduuS or the infuriated women whose hus- bands had fallen prey to curiosity. An automobile was procured and the evanescent goddess was escorted back to Lordsburg by the officer in 1 record time.
 It is stated that as a result of the | sirens visit the tent city resembles a hospital, none of the male members having escaped the consesuences of | their temporary worship at a strange | shrine. Indignation meetings were held in each individual tent, when the | men were severally scored on their | shortcomings by their wives, who in most cases emphasized their remarks with the aid of fatirons or cores pondingly effective weapon. As a con- sequence black eyes, bruised bodies | and an air of injured innocence on the part of the men, pervades the camp.
 And in the meantime the cause of all the trouble was continuing her journey westward on the Sunset | Limited still arrayed in the neat fit- ting, fur-trimmed coat and gorgeous pantalettes Smuggling above her trim ] ankles. This was the cause of dis l sention in the Refugette camp.