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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
IN DARK
 FRIDAY NIGHT
Misunderstanding Over Manner of Payment of Men at Electric Light
 Plant Causes Temporary Shutdown.

For the first time since the inaugur- ation of the strike Clifton was in total darkness Friday night of this week with the exception of few candles and lamps which glimmered here and there
 The lights suddenly went out about seven o'clock. By many it was thought that some slight repairs were necessary and that the lights would soon be in operation again, but later inquiry brought forth the in- formation that the lights would not be turned on again until an adjust ment of the manner of paying the men operating the plant at the new smelter had been adjusted.
 On this (Saturday) morning through the efforts of citizens mediaftng committee the matter was adjusted and the power again turned on about noon.
 On the 25th inst, upon receipt from Sheriff Cash of the amount of the payroll at the power plant, J. G. Cooper, of the A. c. Co.,, Ltd. mailed to the sheriff a check for the full amount accompanied by a voucher bearing the endorsement paid under protest. The sheriff, who is operat-
 
 Arizona Corporation Commission. fearing that he might be liable for the amount of the payroll if he signed the voucher as written, returned same and check to MT. Cooper with the re- quest that the men be paid through the A. c. general office MT. Cooper replied that the check had been mail. ed under instructions from the con- pany officials and that he could go no further in the matter Not having received their pay the men at the plant walked out
 On Saturday morning the mediation committee of citizens called upon MT. Cooper and also Sheriff Cash and after looking into the matter advised the Sheriff to accept the check and voucher as sent and further guaran- teeing him from any financial loss on his bond. The check was ac- cepted, the men paid and the light ing plant operations resumed as usual.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
MORE OF ROOSEVELT
 POWER FOR MINES

Roosevelt, Ariz., Nov. 22-An- other unit is being added to the electric generating plant at the Roosevelt dam and when it is completed, which will be about the end of next week, the capa- city of the plant, now developing 1000 horsepower, will be doubl- ed. As water is allowed to flow through the penstock only as it is needed for irrigation in the valley below, it is unlikely that the new plant will be operated before next summer. It is how ever, in summer that the demand of the Inspiration mine is at it's height.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
TRIED TO ELOPE AND WAS IMPRISONED TWELVE YEARS

Easton, Md, Nov. 22-Grace Marshall, a y ung woman i'm prisoned for twelve years in a small room at home because she tried to elope with a man her father disapproved of, spoke to- day for the first time since her release Friday. She asked for an apple. She weighs fifty-seven pounds. Children's Aid Society is expected to lay the case be fore the district attorney, accus- ing the father and stepmother, the latter being the only person who ever saw the girl in the last three years.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
M0RENC| MAN SHOT AT BY UNKNOWN
 PARTY
w. J. Donahue, After Receiving Fusilade of Eggs, is Target for Gun. man Who Fires Through Window of lis Home.

w. J. Donahue, manager of the Detroit Copper Mining company sup ply department end also purchasing agent roc the company at Norencl was the target for an unknown l,arty last Saturday night at his home ill Morenc1, and but for the poor marks manship of his assailant might have lost his life.
 MT. Donahue, who had been spending some time at the refugee camp in Duncan, arrived in Morenci Thursday evening on a short busi- ness trip and on Saturday union officials received a tip from two Mexicans to the effect that he had returned for the purpose of re- cruiting men from the ranks of the strikers to join the colony at Dun can. The Mexicans reported that he had asked both of them to desert their colors and join the refugees at Duncan, and on the strength of this report the union men put a strict watch on Donahueis movements with the result that Saturday night one of the leaders stopped him and ask ed him his business. During the quizzing a crowd had collected and about this time an automobile came across the plaza at full speed and Donahue jumped on the running board and made a record trip to his home on the hill to escape from the crowd. However, he did not escape unscathed, for as he made his dash for liberty he was followed by fusilade of eggs, of uncertain age, and the machine and passengers were well spattered with hen fruit before they could get out of range. As Donahue was preparing to re-, tire about 11:30 the same evening he switched on the light for a mo- ment and was immediately greeted by a shot which went through the window and only missed him by the fraction of an inch. He grabbed his gun which lay nearby and fired at his assailant as he ran by the window, but his bullet also went wild and failed to hit the man.
 Officers and union officials were soon on hand and instituted a vigor- ous search for the would-be murderer | but without success. A general roundup of suspects was made and these were closely searched and questioned but no evidence of the guilty one could be found. MT. Donahue returned to Duncan Sun day morning by automobile where he considers he is in less danger of be- ing mark for would-be assassfns.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

EIks to Entertain --''-
 On next Wednesday evening, Dec. 1st, the local order of Elks will en- certain their members and ladies to a feed and social evening in the Clifton Hotel dining room. The boys will gather to do justice to the deer presented to the lodge by Un- cle Ben Crawford, while J. c. Gatti has donated a pig which will be roasted and toasted to a finish, roast venison and roast pig forming con- bination hard to beat. Excellent mu- sic will be furnished during the evening and dancing will also be indulged in. All stray Elks are in vited to attend the entertainment and if any names have been over looked on the part of the invitation committee they are urged to send their names to either P. Riley, Elk alted Ruler, or Luis Bernstein, Sec retary.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
GLOBE AND MIAMI WOMEN
 TO AID STRIKING MINERS

Globe, Nov. 23.-Globe and Mi 1 ami women have decided to aid the families of strikers in the Clifton-Morenci district with 1 money raised by a county fair at i Central Hall in Globe. Arrange ments were made at a meeting held in Miners union hall here Sunday night.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

of America Destroy it and nothing remains but anarchy, and no man worthy of American citizenship or of the protection of our laws will say that anarchy is to be preferred to the law though it may be defective and imperfect and not always administer ed with exact justice. Government is but human institution and will al ways bear the marks of human imper- lection. But history and experience rpvoe that our government of law is the best man has yet devised. I re- joice in the glory and strength of my country and that glory and that strength lies in her laws which are the solemn expression of the will of her citizens.
 As County Attorney of Greenlee County I took solemn oath to sup port the constitution and laws of the United States and of Arizona and that oath meant no idle formality to me I have respected it and have lived true to the obligation since the day I assumed it.
 The only security we have is under the law and by it's proper enforce ment Whether the men in this dis trict accomplish their purpose look ing to the betterment of their condi- tion or not they must still look to the law and the officers charged with it's enforcement for protection.
 Since the establishment of this gov ernment no man has gained anything by the violation of the law but the pains of it's penalties and thus it should always continue.
 l Every statement in the recall peti- tion now circulated against me is un- qualifiedly false as I shall show when cast the burden upon it's signers of proving the truth of their assertions for when they sign that petition it's statements become their individual assertions.
 In the circulation of this petition the Tex Neel Case" has been emphas- Ii ized as an instance in which I have failed to do my duty. In that case the parties went to three Justices of the Peace and they did not succeed in getting complaint until they came to my office. I advised the Justice of the Peace of No. 1 Pre- cinct to accept the complaint, which l drew and filed myself. MT. l.. Rear ney, attorney of MT. Neel, filed a motion in that court supported by affi' davits, asking for a change of venue i (place of triaD to Duncan. The Jus tice of the Peace, Not I, sustained the motion and sent the case to Duncan to be tried. I then telephoned to Judge Bullard of Duncan asking him tf he wanted me to attend his court and prosecute the case. He replied that he did not think it necessary, that he could attend to the matter. The law does not require me to at tend J. P courts in misdemeanor cases without request from the jus tice of the peace. In this case as in every other placed before me have done my duty without fear or favor and I intend to continue so doing as long as I occupy this position.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
FORD ASKS FOR PEACE
 MEETING CHRISTMAS

Washington, D. C., Nov. 23.- 1 Henry Ford called on president l Wilson today in support of the | movement for a neutral confer 1 ence to attempt to end the Euro pean war, and establish perman- ent peace. He told the president he considered Christmas the best time for such a movement, but 1 declined to say how the presi- dent had received his suggest ions.
 q am willing to give all the money I've got and go anywhere if my doing so will aid this movement" said MT. Ford, as he came from the white house.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
ELKS OF DOUGLAS BREAK
 GROUND FOR $35, 900 HOME

DOUGLAS, Nov. 23.-Using a pick made Of solid copper, the Elks of Douglas broke ground for their new $35, ,000 home, the construction of which is now being started. The ground breaking occurred at Il O. clock at night and followed paa rade through the downtown streets. Hundreds of spectators applauded the event. sfs
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

The fresh air car on the elevated railroad will give the recently discov- cred pneumococcus feet, and some of the passengers the same.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

At the present moment whenever reaction sees a progressive head it proceeds to use the swatter.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

It is moved and seconded, that Oct. be invited to come back and fill Nov ember's engagement this year. Are you ready for the question:
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
KILLING AT MORENC|
 FRIDAY EVENING

Clash Between Strikers and Non- Union Man Results in Shooting Affray and Union Man Killed Slayer Arrived on Afternoon Train From Refugee Camp at Duncan.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Of Dr. Dumba's elevation to the nobility one might say that it had to be done by a decrease of Govern ment, nature having neglected the job.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

At least King Peter of Serbia and Pancho Villa of Mexico will qualify as men who died game.'
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Russians seem to be landing every where in Bulgaria except on the Bull garians.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

The barber's idea of miser is man who slaves himself.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Moving the capital of Serbia is now a habit.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Nothing succeeds like the office holder who is his own successor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
ReSpectIuIIy, THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE, Sam Abraham, Chairman. A. R. Lynch, Secretary.

An answer to the above communica- tion was received this week from the managers and was to the effect that, they kindly thanked the board for their interest in the matter and their endeavor to effect conciliation and they indicated an intention and willingness to make use of this com mittee as a mediation board in mat ters relative to the existing labor troubles in the district.
 As regards the unions, the mediation board have received no answer in writing but it is understood that yer bal confirmation of their efforts have been given.
 Upon receipt of the managers ans wer it is understood that the media tion committee has drafted another letter to the unions in which its in tentionS and purposes are set forth. In this latest document the committees states that it does not desire to in any way impede the representatives of the United States government who are now in Clifton for an investi- gation of labor matters with view , of medfating between the strikers and the companies. They will there fore maintain their organization and resume negotiations as soon as possi- ble after the report of the United States representatives
 ft is understood that the inveStiga- tion of the federal representatives will take some time yet before they are concluded but that upon its con- clusion the citizens committee will again take an active part in offering services for mediation proposals.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
CITIZEN COMMITTEE ANSWERED BY
 MANAGERS
Citizens Committee Send Copy of Proposa! to General Managers a:.d Local Unions Answer from Man. agers.

As result of the meeting oE citi- Zens held at the town hall last Thursday e, ening ill reg gard to einct- ing mediation boald to confer with the managers of the three copper companies and the unions with a view to conciliar:on between the two factions in the present industrial struggle, the proposed mediation board sent the following communica- ,tion to both the company managers in Fl Paso and the local unions in the district:
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Dictatorward Sir David Lloyd George takes his way.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Common sense is plentiful, but it is the uncommon kind that counts.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26

Eternal vigilance is also the price of neutrality.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-11-26
Clifton, Ariz., Nov. 19, 1915 To the Strike Executive Board, Clifton, Arizona.

Clifton, Ariz., Nov. 19, 1915. To the Strike Executive Board,
 Clifton, Arizona.
 Gentlemen:-
 At a meeting of the merchants and business men of the Clifton-Morenci district held at the Town Hall of the Town. of Clifton, Arizona, Nov. IS, 1915, substantially all of the busi- ness houses of the District being represented, the following named persons were appointed to act as a committee for the purpose of offering to mediate between the employers and the employees in matters relat- ing to the present strike in the dis trict. Sam, Abraham, Henry Hill, J. c. Gatti and A. R. Lynch, from Clifton; Paul Becker and Paul Beruatto from Morenci; Tomas Biannes, from Metcalf.
 It is not the purpose of this com mittee to attempt to arbitrate the questions now at issue between the employers and the employees. Their purpose is to mediate if possible be- tween the parties in an effort to re- establish negotiations between them looking to an adjustment of their differences. The committee hope to be able to secure propositions from either employer or employees that will open the way for definite nego- tiations.
 To this end the committee hereby offers it's services to the workingmen of the district, and will be glad to confer with them at any time, through committees appointed by them in any manner, or will be glad to receive suggestions. from them as individuals.
 Respectfully,
 THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE,
 Sam Abraham, Chairman.
 Lynch Sacretary
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
A NEW FIELD FOR THE CAPE.

which today
which The
Justified its n disseminating the
excellent The
through the which
the the then
On the whole should be profitable
and the merchants of this satisfaction.
This should be Girardeau
been off from this heretofore the
reach his home after spending the shopping
The will bring business
to Cairo Residents Of the lower compelled
goods
homes would permit them to here.
Cape Gaeau merchants going transportation
who this the
Cape
Grardau any
quality
the people of the lower counties than Cairo
bounfuI there money, plentiful
i always much spend.
An energetic campaign by the merchants will
should be in beginning acvit
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
ANOTHER POLITICAL BLUNDER,

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lawyer of the type Supreme bench Mr.
ReveI is a
expected Major
the death Republican, presumed that he woud an
RVe bench unless
bench happened 10 be in a justice
Gov Major appointments worth while He has
red the machine his party recognized only men who have
Major men, of
been of the
has a backward, thanf ward.
failed miserably
of
the forty that accomplished
de people Mr. Major
Tango sA&s "a sa9
adjourned made one bunder
another
their children extravaganza
Deal
Before this scandal could be huh the
ofc
running party of running on it.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
BOLLINGER CROPS ARE GOOD
Seagrayse Says Report of Storm Dam.
age is Magnified.

Deputy Sheriff w. ]. Seagraves yes
terday returned to the Cape after
spending several days in Bollinger
County, where he is occupied in ship
ping walnut logs to Memphis.
He declares that crop prospects for
this fall in the country through which
he travelled are excellent. The damage
that the high water and the wind and
rainstorm did some time ago is not
as extensive it was believed at
first, he declared, and the farmers in
Bollinger and Madison counties are GO
ing to have almost record-making
yields.
On some of the hills in that country,
Seagraves said, the wind overthrow
the corn and put fine large ears of
corn on the ground Much of this is
being saved, however, he says.
Seagraves this week expects to go
to Marquand, where he will ship out
five loads of logs.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
THE RECALL OF AMBASSADOR DIrNBA

The demand of Washington that Austria
There
Dr. Dumba the United diplomatic
official his this country proved
despcabe a black hand
Dr. Dumba used his official position strikes
production munitions excusing actions
with the traditions of Austria would its sanction
strikes. If Duma truthful
should diplomatic
n his country during the
Suppose to
to m to
would Austria do? doubtful the Ambassador would be permitted
alive
cupab which Dumba No diplomatic
diplomatic prOpriety the history Of Washington
could accomplish
scale porch order
homcO order bank
the
Dumba ilk permitted o the capital.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
FIRE DEPT. LOSES DUST CAP
HUTSON SEEKS FINDER"
Negro Drove Away When Refused
Reward on Finding City Property
To Be Arrested.

Chief Of Police Jeff Hutson and all
the members of the police force now
are looking for a negro who, Hutson
Is convinced, found" a part of the
Fire Department equipment that was
| lost on practice run made Friday.
The negro will be locked up in iail
and prosecuted unless he produces the
piece of missing equipment, Chief Hut
son announced last night.
The negro invited suspicion in pc
culiar manner and now Hutson intends
to see that the police make him deliver
the goods.
The members Of the Fire Depart
rhent had scarcely completed a prac-
tice run Friday afternoon when two
negroes drove up to the front door of
the police and fire station and called
out to one Of the firemen, asking if
they had lost anything.
The firemen Immediately gave the
fire truck the "once over" and discov-
cred that small brass dust cap that
fits over the end of the rear axle had
They told the negro driver that the
cap had been lost and asked him if
he had it. The negro replied by asking
if there was any reward for its return.
He was informed that it was the prop
erty of the city and if it has been
found, it ought to be returned without
expectation of reward.
The negro laughed and drove away,
whipping up his horses to a good
speed.
When the conversation had been re-
ported to Hutson, he began looking
for the men at once. He sent word to |
them that the brass cap had to be de-
livered or they would rest while in
Jail. The drivers name is Roy" Hut
son learned.
The cap would sell for d few cents
&c Junk dealer such As the negroes /
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
MRS. ID. l.. HAWKINS RALLIES
AFTER A SINKING SPELL
Aged Woman Able to Sit Up In Bee
and Talk With
Family.

Mrs. ID. L. Hawkins, wife of the late
Judge David L. Hawkins, who has
been dangerously i'll for the last week
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. r.
H. Schultz, at 318 North Middle street,
yesterday rallied from a severe sink
ing spell, and last night seemed to be
in a much improved condition.
A few hours prior to her rally, Mrs.
Hawkins condition was so low that it
was expected she would die in a few
hours. As she regained her strength
yesterday morning, however, she sat
up in bed and talked little with her
children who have been called to the
Cape to be at her bedside.
Mrs. Hawkins husband was assist
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
BYRON MCBRIDE. MOREHOUSE
MAN, Is OPERATED UPON
Son of Well kwnOn Merchant In st.
Francis Hospital With
Appendicitis.

Byron Mcbride, Of MorchouS", = sou
of M. and Mrs. Thomas Mcbride. a
merchant there. yesterday afternoon
successfully had an operation per
formed upon him to remove his ap-
pcndix.
Early this morning he was resting
well and although it was two days aft
or the inflammation in the appendix
set in before a physician was sum
moncd, tho physicians who performed
the operation, declared he has a SpIcn-
did chance for recovery.
He became iii Tuesday while at
work in his fathers store. On his re
mnval to his home, home remedies
were applied, ard not until Thursday
was a doctor called. The case was at
once diagnosed as appendicitis by a
physician who advised immediate 70
moval to st. Francis Hospital for an
operation.
Young Mcbride arrived in the Cape
yesterday afternoon on the Gulf train
by his parents and DR..
J. r. Bell Of Morehousc.
He was removed from the train in
he Southeast Missouri Company's
ambulance to the hospital and he was
placed on the operation table at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-09-17
CHILDREN SAVE OFFICER

Houston, Tex, Sept. 11.-News has
been received here of how the two
small sons of Deputy Sheriff Fredcr-
leo Scans of Hidalgo County saved
him from execution by Mexican ban
dts near the border. The bandits Wis
tied Scans ranch, but he had been
warned and turned his horses out on
the range, fearing the animals would
be seized. This enraged the bandits.
who were leading away Scans, ap-
parently to be shot, when the plead
ing of Scans two little boys apparent
ly moved the Mexicans to spare his
life.