The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-04-28
TESTIMONY OF GRATITUDE
 TO ARIZONA COPPER CO.,, LTD.

In a communication, wnich has been sent to outside publications by Rev. Joseph N. Nele, Catholic Priest, ui' Clifton, dealing with the relations G rne Lh.:rch anI >ociety l.. general, hev. Nele includes ir tle article a ., >Ilu .' s':tItude to the A t'r.a Copper Co.,, Ltd. In conclusion he says, commenting upon the donation from the Arizona Copper Co. ..Id to- r'arG tho erection of a new church iI. the city: *
 Peace, liberty, order, and progress must always be the chief desire of all good citizens. We should seek these ends on all occasions at the expense Iof our own material interests and, if necessary, at the risk of our lives. But all things have their proper place; to seek them out of it is to waste time. The source of material wealth is in the soil. The treasures of the soul, those that regulate the move ments of spirit particularly and rela- lively, all psychological phenomena, are rooted in God who possesses all the attributes desirable in perfection What is the place where man will be able to discover the perfect gifts from his Creator? In no other place than in the church of God. There God speaks in an especial manner to his creature to enrich him with his treasures. Man there receives newer and more powerful intellectual light to direct surely his steps along the difficult path of morality, to give love to his fellow man and profit to so- ciety. To seek God in other places than in his church is to run into the danger of being deceived by false ap- Iearances.
 AS lover of my fellow citizens of Clifton, whom I desire to attain these treasures of the spirit, I have made a supreme effort to secure a church for all, to raise a temple to the Almighty God, in which every man may find his Creator, his Father, and Benefac- tor; for whom, according to the bibli- cal phrase, there is not distinction Of Iersons because we are all his sons.
 But how happy was the effort, how quickly it found an echo in many roble hearts, how soon were banish- ed the difficulties that appeared in- vincible when they first presented themselves. The object was to give homage to God and immediately His sons were ready to realize it. I do
 
 all those who performed their duty to- ward their Father; but wish here to limit myself to name the gift of five thousand dollars made by The Arizona Copper Company, of Clifton, which gift, made in circumstances so criti- cal through which the company had just passed, has shown the nobility and generosity born from that reli- gious feeling which we have just prov ed lives in the hearts of the Ameri- cans and the English.
 May the members of this company receive favors for this gracious ac- tion that will pass to the posterity and may their generosity awaken grati tude in the hearts of all.
 q should like to pass without men. tion of the name of Mr. Carmichael General Manager of the Arizona Cop per Company of Clifton, as he, nc doubt, would prefer not to be named but his ability placed him in a posi- tion to intervene so directly in this case, believe that he win not be of tended by my publication of his name
 Receive, then, MT Carmichael the most cordial thanks of all the citizens of Clifton since, by your help the gift of the new temple has been | bestowed upon them all. May yOul memory live and may there increase in you that intuition, kindness, and virtue which have appreciated so vel the necessities of your own time anC have helped find a remedy for them May our gratitude be impressed in tht stones of the church which will stand when we rest in the grave from the struggles and cares of this life.
 T, for my part, in the name of tn, Lord, whose minister ! am, give yol thanks in an especial manner anC lshall pray God that He will copserv' in you the talents to perform the ser vices incident to your position, whicl will increase from day to day tn welfare of the officers of your com pany and that of the people,"
 Clifton, Arizona.
 Rev. Joseph N. Nele,
 Catholic Priest