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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
0LD AGE PENSION LAW |S HELD
 INVALID

PHOENIX, July 3.-The Supreme Court this morning handed down de- cision holding that the so-called old age and mothers pension law initiat- ed in 1914 is contrary to constitu, tional provisions and can not become an integral part of the fundamental law of the state.
 The decision which was written by Chief Justice Ross discusses the in tricate legal questions involved suc- cinctly, and clearly lays down the law and the courts reasons for fail ing to approve the measure.
 With the knocking out of the pen sion law but little remains of the vaunted country saving initiated measures upon which Hunt made his latest campaign. One after another when placed beneath the acid test of the law they have been found want ing and have been thrown into the discard.
 Briefly four basic reasons are found for the decision:
 First, because that while the act provides for the sale of the county aims houses no one is given author ity to make the sale, and no aid is given by the general laws in carry Ing out the provisions relating there- to.
 Second: Because the law provides that it cannot be enforced until after the sale of the aims houses, and then says that pensions should be given in the absence of aims houses.
 Third: The subject matter abolish ing aims houses is not contained in the title, and in this respect fails to comply with the constitution.
 Fourth: The law undertakes to pension not only widows but wives whose husbands are In prison or asylums and who have children to support regardless of whether they are already in receipt of a competen- cy or not.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
Carnival Manager Joins Union

After doing a successful week s business in Clifton and entertaining big crowds every night, the Great Commercial Shows which have been holding forth on Riverside left We'd nesday for Metcalf where they will show for a week. The attractions were all good and received a liberal patronage from the Clifton public
 The first three days of the show last week the company was handicapped by boycott put upon the entire out fit by one of the local unions The manager was at loss to account for the boycott on his shows until it was brought to his attention that he had forgotten to take out a union card, and upon learning the cause he at once proceeded to affiliate with the local union and the boycott was lifted on Saturday night, after which the shows received liberal patronage. It is hoped that the carnival con- pany will now have clear sailing and be able to do business in other copper camps of the state upon presentation of their credentials To the casual observer this looks like a rather high handed proceeding and it is under stood that the majority of American union men look upon the act with dis favor and it is to be hoped that other show companies appearing in the district in the future will not be con- pelled to join the miners union before they can do business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
0UND-UP BY
 SHER|FFS OFFICE
Three Offenders of the Law Taken in to Custody at Metcalf. One Caught for Offense at Lordsburq.

Sheriff Cash and his deputies have been busy this week in rounding up wrong-doers and as a result thres MeXicans were brought down from Metcalf Thursday afternoon and one Mexican wanted at Lordsburg was ar rested and escorted to that place this morning by Sheriff Cash.
 Manuel Calderon was taken into custody for robbery, having stolen quantity of watches and money at Metcalf.' At his hearing yesterday lie was sentenced by Judge Laiue to tue industrial school tor one year. T'Ic young man, who was under age, was for some time :I member ot Villas forces in Mexico but dr serted and came to Metcalt where he ok up his residence W a,-n he was ar -sted i'll trying to I. ke a lit. easy money by theft. Sbvriff Cash lef> f'r Villccx with hi,u t'.is morning. i:laeIo Asero Was brought down from Metcs,lf and placed in the coap.y j>'i on the charge oi hrotlegging He had i,iS hearing this morning aaI Vas bonrd over to await the actIJn Ci the SureI TOT Court.
 Enrique Gonzalez, :he third offender to be brought down Was arrested for
 
 d " E' was handed a jail sentsaoe of SC i;l, s and fine of $10O, which he considers rather expensive for carry ing concealed weapons.
 GneZ Gonzalez was wanted by the I.ordsburg officers f1T a cutting af- fair .n " hich he was r,iXed up ac that place on Sunday night and the sheriffs office have kept a strict watch for the man with the result that he was ap- prehended here yesterday. The man had been working for O. J Cotey at Lordsburg on construction work for the A. & N. M. railway and after the trouble Sunday evening he drew his time check and left. He walked as far as Summit where he caught a freight train and rode into Clifton where upon his arrival he proceeded to the general office to get the check cashed, and it was here that he was arrested by the local officers, Sheriff Cash leaving with him for Lordsburg this morning, where he will be turned over to the officers there for safe keeping until his trial is held.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
METCALF HAS
 CONFEDERATION
Fire Destroys Theatre Sunday Night at Which Time Six Houses Were Also Wiped Out.

Metcalf was visited by disastrous fire on Sunday night about 10 o'clock in which the Metcalf theatre and six houses were completely destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown as it had it's inception in the theatre building some time after the show and the place was closed for the night. Several rumors are in effect as to the cause but no definite con- clusion has been arrived at as yet.
 The theatre building was owned by Zerapio Murillo and was leased to Martin and Mason who were running the picture show. The structure to- gether with the contents was> con- pletely burned up. The building was insured for $500.
 Six houses in close proximity also caught fire and the flames made short work of them, all being burned to the ground with but little of their con- tents being saved. These were part ly covered by insurance. An attempt was made on the part of residents to subdue the flames but they had gain ed such headway and burned so fiercely that effective work was inn possible and they were finally left to burn themselves out.
 A high wind was blowing at the time but changed directions at ap- parently the crucial moment or it is thought that the enire town would have been destroyed, as on account of the dry weather the buildings were in a highly inf1amable condition and would have burned like finder
 It is understood that the burned section will be rebuilt in the near fu- ture with better and more substan- tial structures
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
New Arrival

New Arrival
 E. Hartman arrived in Clifton the first of the week from Hamburg, Ark. and has accepted position with the firm of J. 6 A. Smith.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
RAILROAD VALUES SHOW SLIGHT
 INCREASE
Assessments Fixed by State Tax Commission Show 47.39 New Mile age; Total Value of all Carriers $92,Os4, ,4O2.

PHOENIX, June 29.-Railroad prop erty in Arizona has not increased greatly in value over 1915 according to the valuations fixed by the state tax commission, which has fixed the 1916 assessed value of all carriers operating in the state at $92,O61, ,402, an increase of but $1,O19,629 over 1915. Railroad mileage for the period increased but 473O miles, valued ap- proximately $325,000 making the net increase in valuation about three quarters of a million dollars.
 Most Important Increase
 The most important increase in val uation made by the commission is an ! increase of $500 a mile in the valua- ton of the main line of the Santa Fe, thus placing it on the same basis as the main line of the Southern Pacific. Both of these roads are now assessed at $65, 1000 a mile, but the Southern Pacific having slightly the longest line, continues to be the heaviest rail- road taxpayer in the state, paying taxes on a valuation of $25,734 $50. The Santa Fe is a close second, it's valuation being fixed for 1916 at $25,- 291 ,515 The Fl Paso & Southwest ern system pays taxes on valuation of $10,460,020 or $24,000 less than in 1915 The Arizona Eastern, a sub sidiary of the Southern Pacific, says taxes on an assessed valuation of S19 1904, 200.
 Several Decreases Made. Half a dozen lumber and logging railroads located in the pine forests of northern Arizona have had their assessed valuation cut $50 a mile, while numerous small mining rail roads, which have been taxed to ca pacity hauling ore to mills and smell ters, have been increased on the as sessment rolls. Among the latter are the Arizona Southern, which recently resumed operations with the blowing in of the Sasco shelter, the Magma railroad company, which was in creased from $2,O0O to $7,300 mile and the Mascot and Western, which was raised a like amount.
 The Congress Consolidated Copper Mining Company pays the least taxes on it's little road three and one-ha1f miles. long of any road in the state, the.road being valued at only $1,S00 mile. It has been idle for many years.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07

TWO-baSe hits, AinSlow. Three base hits, Campbell. for Clifton.
 Two-base hits, Crittenden; two-base hits, Roggi, for Morenci.
 Stolen bases, Morenci, Mclean, Por- ri.
 Stolen bases, Clifton, Campbell, Mo Kenzie, Grimes, Jennings.
 Strike-outs, Eaton five, Jordan four. Double plays, Porri to Crittenden to Shanley, McIlveen to Campbell.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
Candidates Directory

The Fat Kid' is now at work on a candidates directory which will be posted in conspicuous places all over the county. The directory will con tain the names and offices of the can didates and will be printed on large card board, copies of which will be scattered profusely around the county. This is a new departure in the line of campaigning and one which ought to meet with ready response from every candidate, as it will keep the names before the public and will be a convenient reference for both can didates and voters. The Fat Kid is already meeting with good success and it is thought that all candidates will subscribe to the new directory be- fore the primaries.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
Here From EaqIe-


 R. L. Bailey arrived in Clifton the l first of the week from his ranch on | Eagle and is spending the week here with friends. He took in the three day celebration at Lordsburg where he reports that there was something doing all the time. The Senator re- turned to Clifton Wednesday even- ing and expects to leave for his ranch home the first of the week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
Hit by pitcher, Jennings, Eaton. Umpire Wakefield.
Notes of the Gam,

Notes Of the Game.
 Our Jack Campbell is now employed at the A. c. drug store.
 Hank Cramer, of Santa Monica, Clifton's new second sacker, arrived on Mondays train and was visitor at the game.
 Clifton ball players and the manage ment wish to thank subscribers to the purse for the Fourth of July and also the public for their attendance which was encouraging.
 The Clifton team is now playing pretty good ball and with the support of the public we can have good team for the rest of the season.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-07-07
Leaves for Humboldt-

Leaves TOT HumboIdt-
 H. H. Halter, who has been in the employ of the Arizona Copper con- pany for the past four years, left this week for Humboldt where he has secured a position. Mrs. Halter and son expect to join him in his new home soon.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
Local ard Social Tappeniuqs


To the citizens of Caldwell and
La Sale parishes, and all ad-
joining parishes, we need your
trade. We invite it. We want
you to know it. From a sound
Merchantile basis when we have
invited it, we know to merit it
we must you courteous treatment
and service, and above all ser.
vicable goods at legitimate pric-
es, so kindly don't overlook US
when ready to do your trading
and if you don't want to make
any purchases call and see US and
we will show you goods that may
tempt you to buy of Us. Again,
all are welcome. If the Jobbers
and manufacturers can fill their
promises, our Summer lines
should be about complete by
March goth. Louisiana Central
Lumber Company, Clarks and
Standard, Louisiana.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the eradication o.
the cattle tick in the tick ln1es''
ed districts of Louisiana Wouio
be of vast economic benefit tf
the State; and
Whereas, the progress OF the
work is being impeded to a great
extent through indie ference on
the part of the people due, pre-
sumably, to a lack of knowledge
as to the Importance Of the work
and of the necessary methods 70
be employed; and
Whereas, it is desirable that
the boys and girls of the State
should receive instruction with
reference to the matter, to the
end that interest may be arous"
ed among them as well as among
the people of the several commu-
tiles.
Now, therefore, |, Luther E:
Hall, Governor of the State OF
Louisiana, do hereby issue this
my proclamation designating
Thursday, the goth day of April,
1916 as Tick Eradication Day
and request and direct that all
teachers in the public schools OF
the State devote the hour be-
tween 2 p. m. and 3 p. m. OF
said day to the instruction OF
their pupils as to the importa-
lance of the eradication of the
cattle tick, and the methods by
which the work can be success
fully conducted, Special cards OF
instruction to be forwarded to
them by the Superintendent of
Public Education. | request fur
thermore that the patrons of the
schools and all others in the sew
eral communities assemble at
the school houses and cooperate
with the teachers and children
in an effort to stimulate interest
in the inauguration of an ener-
getic campaign throughout the
State for the eradication of the
tick. | request also the press
of the State to lend its great aid
and influence to the movement
by publication Of articles bearing
upon the subject matter, and in
every way possible.
L. E. Hall,
Governor of Louisiana
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
Columbia Wins Two

The Columbia basket ball play
ers are grading up in their ablll-
ty and are establishing a record
of which they are justly proud.
On last Thursday they defeated
the Clarks girls by a score of 10
to 9 in a splendid game on the 10
cal campus and on last Saturday
both the boys and girls teams
went down to Clarks and played
a return engagement. The first
game played was between the
boys and they handed the Clarks
aggregation lemon to the tune
,of 9 to 8. After a short inter-
mission the game between the
girls was called and after play
ing the first half the game was
called off on account of the rain,
the score standing 6 to 6 in favor
of the Columbia girls, when old
Jupiter Pluvius interfered.
The Waterman takes more
than passing pleasure in record
ing these victories for our boys
and girls as they have been play
ing in rather hard luck during
the past few weeks and this is a
sign that the old mil! wheel has
turned round and we are due to
win few. Our boys and girls
play a good strong game of ball,
work hard and do 80 without
contention or strife of any kind
and they are entitled to a great
consideration at the hands of the
goddess of chance.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
CLARKS NEWS ITEMS

Drs. Sherman and Gardner
were called to Standard Tuesday
morning on an emergency case.
Mrs. Clagon and children left
Tuesday for Florida.
Walter Jackson was baptised
into the church Sunday evening.
A man at the camp had one of
his limbs crushed Tuesday after.
noon. He was brought to the
hospital for treatment.
The double header basket ball
game between Columbia and
Clarks girls and boys was at
tended by a large crowd.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Newell
Colquette a nine pound boy on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ashcraft
and mother spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Stone,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Johnson
have sold their household goods
and are going to leave for Mis-
soul in a few days.
The United States flag which
has been folded away for lack of
a pole now waves majestically
over the Clarks school.
The big mill was down Monday
on account of a broken drive
belt.
Bill Thomas was in Clarks
Sunday and dinned With Miss
Gertrude Mile.
Mrs. Bruce Beardsley has
been sick several days.
I
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
Church Services

Rev. W. w. Lantrip, pastor Of
Beouf River church, will fill his
appointment there next Satur-
day night and Sunday. Subject
Sunday at II o'clock will be suit
able to Easter services, and an
Offering for missions will follow.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
EsTRAY NOTICE

State OF Louisiana rourtn
Parish of Caldwell Justice Court
This day personally came and ap-
peared before me, Justice Of the
Peace in and for Ward Four of the
Parish of Caldwell, Louisiana, 8. A.
Myers, who being duly sworn deposes
and says that the following described
stock has heen in his range in Ward 2,
about IL months, and that the owner
Of which is unknown to him, Viz:
One 2 year old heifer, marked
Crop and under half Crop and upper
bit in right ear and Hole and upper
bit in left ear. No Brands.
S. A, Myers
sworn to and subscribed before mo en-
This March 6, 1916.
R. R. Redditt,
Justice OF the Peace.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
PUBLIC NOTICE

Parish of Caldwell,
Thirtieth District Court.
Succession of Charles Wursey.
Whereas, R. r. Redditt has
petitioned the COURT for letters
Of administration and to be ap-
pointed Curator of the vacant
succession of Charles Wursey,
deceased, interstate.
Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern, to show
cause, within ten days, why the
prayer of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
By order of court:
(Signed) NJ. L. Mecom,
Clerk of Court.
Attest: A true copy.
W. A. Meredith,
Dy. Clerk 30th Dist. Court.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07

tne advertisement and send it tt
me, with the price that it is ad
vertlsed for, and | will send the
goods to you prepaid. If the
goods ordered is not carried ir
stock | will order promptly anC
send to you as soon as they ar,
rive, prepaid.
Mrs. R. Gray and baby of Nor
roe passed through this city
Wednesday en- route to Grayson
where they will be this week s
guests at the StaIlings Hotel.
H. O. Hebert of ward 3 gave
US a pleasant call Thursday.
You are invited to call at Mrs.
Rays and see full line Of Smith
& Hill Hats. 3-24-2t
Atty. A. B. HundIey Of Alex
andria was here last week.
David Dunn has purchased a
new Ford car.
Sheriff Godfrey spent Wednes-
day in Monroe.
New Spring and Summer goods
are arriving daily at Louisiana
Central Lumber Company's
Stores, Clarks and Standard,
Louisiana. Call early and save
money.
To our customers and friends
and also those who have never
traded with US, we extend a cor.
dial invitation to call and see our
new line of Spring and Sumner
goods. Our lines will be COM
plete about March Goth.
Louisiana Central Lumber Co.
The infant son Of Dr.. and Mrs.
|. B. May is continually improv-
ing.
Mr.. Geo. Thompson of Gray
son was among the Columbia
visitors Saturday.
DR.. S. H. Brown and S. A.
Meyers closed out deal with
W. E. Godfrey this week for his
river plantation. We ere sorry
70 learn that Mr.. Godfrey is pre-
pairing to leave Columbia in the
near future.
The capable buyers of the
Louisiana Central Lumber
Company Of Clarhs and Standard
Louisiana, are now in the mark
ct making Their purchases, and
report that those who buy their
Spring and Summer goods early
will DO saving money. Good ad-
vice.
We are informed that H. H.
Rogillo is in Lake Charles, of
which place he speaks very high
ly. We hope, however, that things
will look better in our town in
the future and that the good cit
liens will decide to remain with
us and help boost for Old Colum.
bia.
Miss Josie Culpepper visited
relatives in Jena last weekend.
Emmitt Burroughs spent Sun.
day in Jena as the guest Of Miss
Nerva Coleman.
Mrs. W. G. Ferrand has been
on the sick list this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Lively OF
Duty were guests Of their par
ents Saturday and Sunday.
Among the young ladies who
motered to Columbia last Friday
was Miss Mae Petit of Clarks.
NJ. H. Furlow, constable Of
ware 5, gave US q pleasant call
Saturday.
Little Miss Hayden, daughter
of Mrs. Francis Blanks, of Eas'
on, Pa, is the attractive guest
of her grandparents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. H. C. Blanks.
Mrs. Ben II. Miller and little
daughte.', Francis Elizabeth, anc
Mrs. Scriber Of Grayson wers
dinner guests Of Mrs. Baker
Saturday.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07

Justice Of the Peace.

Succession of DR.. j, n Dial, Deed.
No. 1907.
Thirtieth District Court,
Parish of Caldwell,
State of Louisiana.
Byv;rtue Of an order from the Hon.
George Wear, Judge of the Thirtieth
District Court. signed on the 18th day
Of March, 1915; and to me directed, !
will offer for sale to the last and high
est bidder at the principal front door
of the Court House in the town Of
Columbia, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law for Judicial sales, on
Saturday April, 29th, 1916,
the following described personal and
real property, to wit:
One walnut ward robe. Seven piecss
of ODstetrical instruments, One mir
row. One iron bedstead and bedding.
One Diston; Zone mans saw One lot
of farm implements, One drug eoun-
ter, One table and three chairs. Six
Medical books. One lot of drugs.
5 acres of land in Section 81. TIP. IL:
| N. R, 8, East, as described in deed on
page 3Sl, Notarial Book, 0, of Caldwell
Parish, La, also the sw of sw ! Sec
ton o., Township Ia, N. r. 8,
East, containing fartd acres to.
gether with all buildings and improve
ments situated thereon.
Terms cash, for not less than TIVE
thirds of the appraised value.
W. Z. Godfrey
Sheriff of the Parish Of Caldwell
/ Columbia, La. March. oath, 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07

have been han5llp~ B'a,kman'1 Hadi-
Gated Salt Brick for yelr and Cal highly
recommend them Is beng lie be-. prap2-
ration for worms ard sock ,"nic TIA. /
have ever found. CUo horse n my barn
recently passed two stomach worms ten
inches long after being given yoIr Medi-
Gated Brick. D. .. MELTON, Y. s.
Metropolis, ILL.,, July !, 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR SHERIFF
The Caldwell Waterman is hereby
authorized to announce
J. L. KELLY
as candidate for Sheriff of the Parish
of Caldwell, on the Independent ticket
and solicits your support in the genera
election, April Is, 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07
Want Column

For Sale Ear corn, 800 bar
rels, for sale, Write or phone,
}. A. Safer, Riverton, La,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07

- y '''|'''INN,
Receiver.
Columbia, La. February z0ua, 1916
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-04-07

Governor Of Louisiana
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-05-12
MAY-YOUTH'S MONTH
By observer"

May is the month that makes men of
boys.
Their kites, marbles, balls and tops
lead them into health-giying exercises
that are not quite so enjoyable when
the hot rays of the sun later on suggests
less strenuous sports-swimming, fish
ing, etc.
The boy, or shall we say kid, who
has not learned to make his own kites,
his own sling-shot, and his own fishing
tackle, the boy who doesn't know what
it is to suffer nailless toe, isn't living
just right. But the chances are his fail
ings are not his fault. The probabilities
are that such boy is retarded by too
much paternal guardianship.
Turn the boy loose this spring-not
of course, wholly without supervision,
but let him get all of the benefits of
early spring by spending every minute
possible out of doors. The chances are
his days full of play will make him glad
enough to stay at home evenings, and
when real boy is willing to stay at
home of evenings his parents haven't
much cause for worry over him.