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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
MINING ENG|NE FER ACCIDENTALLY
 KILLED
w. A. Keller Struck on the Head by
 Passing Ore Train in Moctezuma
 Tunnel at Morenci and Sustained Fractured Skull.

H. A Keller, of 226 w. 7th Street, New York City, consulting engineer of what is known locally as The Kel- Ter Group of mines, was accidentally killed this afternoon at 2:30 while passing through the Moctezuma tun- nel at Morenci.
 He was struck on the head by the cab of a passing locomotive, pulling an. ore train, sustaining a fractured skull, and after living for three hours, died in the hospital at Morenci at .5:30 p. m.
 MT. Keller, in company with Supt. Derwin, of the Keller property, and Messrs Mcbride and Vogelsang, had been at the mine during the day and after lunch started to Morenci on foot via the Moctezuma tunnel. The party had progressed about half way through the tunnel when an ore train entered behind them. The party stepped to one side between the up rights supporting the tunnel and the train passed them safely. As soon as the smoke cleared away the party proceeded on their way and were within about one hundred feet of the mouth of the tunnel, on the Morenci side, when another ore train entered the tunnel coming toward them. As before the four men concealed them selves between the timbers. After the train had passed the unconscious body of MT. Keller was found lying beside the track, jagged wound over the left eye showed where he haG been struck by the passing train MT. Keller was hurried to the hospital where it was discovered that his skull was fractured and he passed away three hours later.
 The theroy advanced by his three companions, who were with him al the time, is that MT. Keller leaned his head from between the protect ing timbers to see if the train was 1 approaching and as he did so the engine passed and he was struck 2 death blow. Another theory is that he became panic stricken in the dark ness, with the tunnel filled witt smoke, and stepped out from hi. hiding place before the train hat passed.
 1 MT. Keller was a well known con sulting mining engineer with head
 quarters in New York and was yer! popular among his acquaintances il Clifton having made regular visits
 here during the past four years. ! He leaves a wife in New York Cit!
 who was immediately notified of tht
 accident. The body is at the Under
 taking Parlors of c. F. Pascoe ant
 has been prepared for shipment eas
 Sunday morning.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
NEW COMPANY ENTERS FIELD

A new mercantile concern has been organized recently and will soon open for business in the Brutinel building in South Clifton. The corporation has been incorporated under the name of the Greenlee Cash Store Com pany with Morenci men at the head of it. D. l.. Bouse, is president; A. A. Michael, vice-president and M. T.. Anderson, secretary and treasurer of the company The capital stock of the concern is $5O,OOO divided into 1000 shares of the par value of $50 each
 The company will conduct whole sale and retail merchandise busi- ness in Greenlee county. Subscrip- ton for stock is open to anyone and the business will be conducted on a co-operative plan. Persons owning stock in the company will be given credit in the stores of the company to an amount not to exceed the par value of the stock held by each person and the merchandise will be sold at cost plus the cost of handling. However, these terms of credit will not be eX- tended to any stockholder on an az gregate amount of purchases in any one calendar month which will be in excess of the par value of stock held by him.
 It is understood that several thous- and dollars worth of the stock has been subscribed and that the concern will open for business in short time
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
Attends Meetinu-

County Superintendent of Schools Billingsley left for the valley We'd nesday morning where she went to at tend a meeting of the Parent Teach CTS Association in the Chiffon district The parents in the valley are working in harmony with the teachers and are aiding the school work in every way possible. There is a similar associa- tiOn in Duncan and Supt. Billingsley hopes to see a Parent-Teachers asso- citation organized in every district in the county, and to this end she is dili- gently working. The benefits of such an organization in the Clifton-M orenci district would be great and the eff ciency of school work would be greatly increased by the earnest CO., operation of parents and teachers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
CATTLE MEN HOLD ANNUAL MEETING
 IN CLIFTON
Greenlee County Cattle Growers As. sociation Hold Big Meeting at the Princess Saturday - Many Cattle Men in Attendance

The annual meeting of the Greenlee County Cattle Growers Association met in Clifton at the Princess Thea tre with a large number of cattle growers of the county in attendance. The association has been in existence for some time and has been of much benefit to the stockmen, although on account of the scattered population the activities of the members have been somewhat limited. However, the meeting of Saturday made up for lost time and was filled with enthusiasm and renewed energy.
 One of the first matters of business to come before the meeting was the adoption of constitution and by laws. These were adopted as recon mended by the Forest Department that the Association might be recog- nized by the department.
 The new officers elected were: Vice-oresiJent, H. K Gatlin Stcre- publicity committee was also appoint ed consisting of the following T.. i H. Cosper, Arthur Slaughter and Hugh McKeen.
 Among other business to come be- fore the meeting was motion recom- mending the appointment of deputy ranger to Sheriff Slaughter. The l following names were submitted for | appointment: Jim Cosper, Buck Miller and V. F. Leonard. Upon motion to submit names for approval 1 the vote stood as follows: Miller, G.; Leonard, 21; Cosper, 15. A recom- mendation was made by the stockmen i to Sheriff Slaughter for the appoint mrnI of Leonard. His name was | later approved by the Board of Su- pervisors and he now has his com mission. According to statute the tBoarSs. of Supervisors of the vari- ous counties are empowered to ap- point a certain number of deputy rangers in the case of Greenlee coun- ty four, at salary of $125 per month .. However, the stockmen were conser- vative in their wants and thought that the appointment of one would answer the needs for the time being 1 George Montgomery was appointed as a delegate to attend a meeting of the Arizona Cattle Growers Associa- ton to be held in Globe on March l. 2, and 3
 An advisory board was elected to take up matters with and act in con junction with the Apache National Forest department and consists ot Frank Hodges, J. J. F'illeman, Frank l Davis, Cleve Miller, Fred Stacey. Wade Hampton was elected to repre- sent the Association at the coming meeting Of the Panhandle & South western Cattlemen's convention at E Paso.
 A recommendation was also made to the Livestock Sanitary Board fol the appointment of Joe Terrell as cattle inspector for Greenlee county
 A great deal of interest was mani
 Tested in the meeting by the cattle her and new life was injected lntc the association. Many other matters
 of importance were taken up at thi:
 time and their activities will un
 doubtedly be more noticeable in tht
 future.
 At the conclusion of the days busi
 ness a number of the cattle men il
 attendance enjoyed a dance at Eagle Hall on Chase Creek.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16

sed deputies and members shall soli- cit membership.
 6. Election: Any member convic- ted in court of law for violating the game and fish laws may be elected by a majority vote of the executive com mittee.
 The utmost harmony pervaded the meeting and every member of the Association promised to exert his influence to further the conservation of game which has been rapidly de pleted in the past few years in Green lee county as well as other portions of the State. The organization is a live one and good results may be expected in the future
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
Proposed Telephone Line


 While in Clifton last week attend ing the Greenlee County Cattle Crow CTS Convention J. H. T. Cosper, of Blue, advanced the proposition of con- structing a long distance telephone line between Clifton and the Blue River country for the convenience of the ranchers in that section and the business men of Clifton. Such a line of communication would also serve as a means of giving advance warning of approaching high water during flood periods. MT. Cosper will be in Clifton again the first part of March and will present concrete proposition from the ranchers in that section looking toward a cooperative plan which would insure the building of the telephone line. At that time meeting of the business men of Clifton will be called to consider the propositions
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
Game Measure Fails

In a communication from G. l.. Coffee, representative from Greenlee county he states to the Era this week that nothing could be done with the game bill which he had previously in- troduced before the legislature as it was an initiative measure and could only be changed by vote of the peo- ple The bill in question was one in which the conservation of big game was urged and prohibited the kill ing of such game entirely for the per iod of three years. Our Greenlee rep resentatives have been in favor of a bill for the conservation of game and have done good work along this line, but as the measure was declared un- constitutional their efforts in it's be- half have come to naught.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

A curfew law will go into effect on the 1st of March. On and after this date as a signal the fire whistle will be blown at S:30 each evening when all minors are expected to be in their homes, unless accompanied by par ent or guardian. 2-16-2ts
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
McComas in Custody

Steve McComas was brought to Clifton this week and lodged in the county jail. Deputy Sheriff McCarty of Duncan brought the prisoner up from Stafford. McComas was wanted on a charge of selling mortgaged property.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
Here for Court.

Here for Court
 Justice Reid and w. w. Wilkey were up from Duncan on Thursday on business before the Superior Court.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
GAME ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED FOR
 GREENLEE

Large and Enthusiastic Meeting Held in Clifton on Saturday Night at Which Time the GreenIee County Game Protective Association is Organized
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
The Hicher Duties,

All the world complains nowadays
Of a press of trivial duties and en-
gagements, which prevents their em-
ploying themselves on some higher
ground they know of; but, undoubted-
ly, if they were made Of the right stun
to work ON that higher ground, pro-
vided they were released from all those
engagements, they would now at once
fulfill the superior engagement, and
neglect all the rest, as naturally as
they breathe. They would never be
caught saying that they had no time
for this, when the dullest man knows
that this is all that he has time for.
No man who acts from sense Of duty
ever puts the lesser duty above the
greater. No man has the desire and
the ability to work on high things
but he has also the ability to build
himself a higher staging.-Thoreau
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
GERMANY MOVES
TO PREVENT WAR
Washington Government Re-
fuses to Take Up Offer.
MAY BE ONLY PLAY FOR TIME
No Discussion With Germany So Long
AS Submarines Continue Their
Unrestricted Destruction Of
Life and Property.

hington.-Germany has taken
steps to open a discussion with the
United States of means for prevent
ing war between them.
In seeking an exchange of views on
the subject, however, it is not under
stood that the Berlin government has
postponed any modification of its
ruthless submarine campaign, and off,
cials here feel they cannot enter upon
such discussion while vessels con-
tinue to be destroyed in violation OF
international law.
The new move is understood to be
predicated upon willingness on Ger
many's part to discuss especially the
safeguarding of American ships and
American lives on the seas, and back
ed by renewed expression of the de-
sire of the German government to pre-
vent the diplomatic breach from lead
ing to actual hostilities.
Just how American interests are to
be safeguarded if the German war
zone proclamation is to stand, how
ever, and if any specific means Of pre-
serving peace between the two nations
is included in the communication has
not been revealed.
Because of the delicacy of the situa-
ton, in fact, all officials refuse to dis
cuss it in detail or even to indicate
through, what channels the communi-
cation was addressed to the American
government.
What may be the Interior motive
back of the step also is matter of
speculation. In some quarters there
is evident feeling that it merely is
play for time, designed to postpone
any further action by the United
States until the starvation blockade
against England either has succeeded
or failed.
Elsewhere there are suggestions
that there may be behind it sincere
desire to make sacrifices to preserve
peace between the United States and
Germany may come as response to
the appeals understood to have been
sent abroad by pacifcists in this
country.
In any event there is no evidence
that President Wilson is contemplat-
ing any other course than vigorous
preparation of the nation for the
eventuality which he warned against
in his address to Congress if Ameri
can rights are violated.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16

Washington. - The fateful next
step" in the controversy between the
United States and Germany will not
be declaration of war. This decision
was reached at meeting of President
Wilson's Cabinet, which reviewed in
detail the delicate international situa-
Gion now confronting the nation. Still
waiting for the overt act" that Will
force this country to move, the Presi-
dent and his advisers let it be known
that the following course has been de-
cided upon:
When the President is satisfied that
"American lives and American ships"
have been destroyed on the high seas
In violation of the submarine pledges
formerly made by Germany he will lay
the matter before Congress.
He will not suggest declaration OF
war, but will ask authority to use the
military and naval forces for the pro-
lection of the lives and rights of
Americans at sea.
He will then proceed to use the mill
tary and naval forces for this purpose,
leaving the next move to Germany.
This would result in a estate of war, "
but would leave the actual declaration
to Berlin.
1t was stated unequivocally that the
President is determined that resi- ponsl-
bility for a physical clash between the
two nations must rest with Germany,
and that the United States shall under
no circumstances force the issue. This
determination is in line with the earn
est endeavors of the administration to
prevent any act which could be con-
strued as an offense or affront to Ger
many during the present diplomatic
break. In carrying out this determine
tion it was stated, however, the Presi-
dent will see to it that no move Of
Tending the honor of the nation or
transgressing the right of its citizens
shall go unpunished.
Members of the Cabinet reported the
machinery of the government fully
prepared to carry out the program laid
down by the President.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
NO MORE SHIPS TO ALIENS.
President Forbids Transfers OF YES
sells Under American Registry.

President ForbIdS Transfers Or Ves-
sells Under American Registry.
Washington.-Pres Wilson is
sued proclamation, under the author
ity of the recent Shipping act, prohibit
ing American ship owners from trans
ferring their vessels to any other
registry.
In his proclamation the President
pointed out that national emergency
exists and that many ship owners of
the United States are permitting their
vessels to pass to alien registers and to
foreign trade in which we do not par
ticipate "and from which they cannot
be bought back to serve the needs of
our water-borne commerce without the
permission of governments Of foreign
nations"
1t was said at the Department of
Commerce that since July /, 109
American ships with gross tonnage
of 136,509, had been transferred to
foreign registry. A large proportion
of these ships became Norwegian.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
OLD TREATY URGED.
Swiss Minister Gets Request From
Berlin For Affirmation.

Washington.-The Swiss Minister,
DR.. Paul Ritter, in charge of Ger
many's diplomatic interests in the
United States, was requested by the
Berlin Foreign Office to ask the State
Department for an aft nation of the
Prussian-American treaty Of 1928.
The German Government made
similar request of former Ambassador
Gerard, which he referred to the
formal diplomatic channels.
The treaty provides that in the
event of war between Germany and
the United States citizens of each
country in the other shall have nine
months to close up their affairs and
depart in safety. 1t also gives guar
antees for property.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
HARD At WO
ON WAR PLAN.
Army and Navy Preparing For
EVentuaIitieS.
TO RESTORE SUPPLY DEPOTs
Secretary Baker Orders Purchases.
Naval Officials Plan To Speed
Work-Research Com
nittee Meets.

Washington.-AIl precautionary and
preparatory stops the military arms of
the Government have been authorized
to take are under way, and little re-
mains to be done now unless actual
war should follow the break with Ger
many.
On the surface the War and Navy
Departments fell back to almost the
quiet routine of normal times. A few
mo admittance" signs and the strict
enforcement of new rules requiring
every person who enters the building
to have pass or be escorted by
watchman were the only visible signs
that the nation faces grave interna-
tional crisis.
Below the surface, navy officials
were studying out the details of steps
they plan to take under authority OF
the national appropriation bill, upon
which the House labored during the
day. The measure is being made the
vehicle of extending to the President
almost unlimited powers.
There will be no delay in the exer-
else of some of these as soon as the
measure has been passed and ap-
proved. The navy always must bear
the first shock of foreign war, and
the appropriation bill is expected to
carry full authority and ample funds
to meet any emergency.
To Speed Work On Warships.
Technical officials devoted much
time to appraising the condition OF
Government and private plants for
speeding up construction of new naval
vessels. Decision as to the types and
numbers of submarines and submarine
chasers to be ordered a soon as funds
and authority are available will be
made within day or so. Plans for
the use of the navy ia the event of
war also have been under discussion,
although no official would discuss that
subject.
Additional censorship precautions at
radio plants were ordered, and Secre-
tary Daniels said he would renew his
plea to Congress for the establishment
Of a Government monopoly over all
radio plants without delay.
Research Committee Meets.
The National Research Committee,
composed of scientists and army and
navy officers, also met for it's monthly
session. 1t is understood there was
some discussion of the advisability of
creating radio service to include army,
navy and commercial plants as
definite governmental agency. The
navy favors, however, government
monopolization of radio communication
under its control.
Secretary Baker directed the quar-
termaster's department to restock the
army's reserve supply depots, virtually
emptied by the National Guard mobili-
zation. Funds are Immediately avail
able for very extensive purchases. In
the event that wartime army is sum-
moned it will be necessary to increase
the contemplated purchases to such an
extent that the productive resources of
the nation along some lines will be
taxed severely until they have been CO.
ordinated and placed on a wartime
footing.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
BRITISH GAIN ADMITTED.
Berlin Says They Won Small Sue
cesses North Of the Ancre.

Berlin (via wireless to Sayville).-
Heavy fighting is under way in the
Ancre Valley. The Overseas News
Agency says there have been severe
artillery and infantry engagements for
several days and that the British have
attained small successes north of the
Ancre at the cost of heavy losses.
The village of Grandcourt, the new
agency says, was evacuated by the
Germans on Monday, after having been
made useless for defensive purposes,
and it was not until three days later
that the British discovered the village
had been evacuated.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
APPRENTICES IN INAUGURAL.
Newport Brigade Of 600 With Band
Going To Washington.

Newport R. IA brigade of 600
apprentice seamen with a band will
go to Washington to take part in the
inaugural ceremonies, in accordance
with orders received at the Naval
Training Station here. This is the
first time the brigade has been asked
to take part in the ceremonies.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
cRANKS' BILL FAVORABLE.
Immediate Action On Law Against
Those Who Threaten President.

Washington-The Senate Judiciary
Committee, while considering meas
ures urged by the Attorney General to
strengthen statutes relating to con-
spiracies against the government, re-
ceived favorable report from a sub.
committee, urging immediate action on
a bill prescribing heavy penalties for
threatening the President of the
United States either through the mail,
telegraph or otherwise.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
CHINA BACKING WILSON.
Threatens To Break Off Diplomatic
Relations With Germany.

Peking.-The Chinese Cabinet has
indorsed the American action against
Germany on the submarine campaign.
The Cabinet has assured the American
Minister, DR.. Paul S. Reinsch, that
China associates itself firmly with the
United States. The Chinese Govern
ment has advised the German Govern
ment that China will break off diplo-
matte relations if the new submarine
measures are pursued.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
GERMANS ORDERED DEPoRTED.
Four Were Discharged From American
Steamer Cacique.

Norfolk, Va.-The four Germans,
Paul Goebel, Heinrich Lindeman, Paul
Behrendt and Gottfried Zenk, dis
charged from the American steamer
Cacique at Newport News have been
ordered deported by the local immigra-
charge.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
MEXICO HAS CONSTITUTION.
Will Elect President and Congress
Under 1t March II.

Mexico City.-The new constitution
was promulgated Monday. Laws will
be necessary to put many of the pro.
visions into effect, but without further
legislation President and Congress
will be elected on March IL. The
members of Congress will take Office
on April Is and the President on May
1. Congress will appoint the members
of the Supreme Court
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
FORD PEACE BUREAU ENDS.
Severance Of Relations Closes the
Tribunal At The Hague.

London.-A Reuters dispatch from
The Hague says that the Ford Peace
Bureau, established by Henry Ford,
the American manufacturer, will be
closed on March 1, on account of the
breach of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Germany.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
MAKE 100 PLANES PER WEEK.
U. S. Factories Could Even Turn Out
More If Necessary.

New York.-Airplane manufacturers
of the United States can turn out 100
machines a week, and if urgent neces-
sity arises, from 200 to 800 a week.
Nineteen of the 81 aircraft manufac-
turers of the country met here and
formed the Airplane Manufacturers
Association, and an offer of its serv-
ices will be made to President Wilson.
The midland journal., 1917-02-16
HOLLAND WILL NOT BREAK.
Formal Refusal To Follow Lead OF
America Announced.

Washington.-The Netherlands Gov
ernment, through the American Lega-
tion at The Hague, has formally de-
clined to accept President Wilson's
suggestion that it follow the course of
the United States and break off diplo-
matte relations with Germany. Infor-
nation to this effect reached here in
confidential dispatches from Holland.