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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
STATE 0F ARIZONA WILL SOON HAVE
 NO REGIMENT

It is not the intention of the gov ernment to move any more of the Ar zona troops in the national army to California.
 Information to this effect is con tained in letter received by Gov ernor Campbell last week from Ma ior General Leonard Wood. The general stated also that before long the Arizona regiment at Camp Fun ston will lose its identity as a regi ment of Arizona men.
 The regiment is known as the 34C Field artillery of the national army Gel. E.. II. Yule. commanding gives out the personnel of the regiment as being made up of 1,126 men from Arizona PA, from Nebraska 57, from Kansas and 56 from South Dakota. The remainder of the 1.4S6 men in the regiment come from 14 other states in the Union.
 In a letter to Governor Campbell, Colonel Yule has the following to say about the regiment:
 q would have desired to have had the entire regiment composed of men from Arizona, and I suspect that the state of Arizona would have desired 
 as quickly as these drafts are made, it is the intention of the war depart ment that all men will lose their iden tity-so far as states are concerned. Statistics of the entire division are being compiled, and men are being arbitrarily assigned according to vo- cation, as needed in different depart ments; or, in other words, the ap- parent intention is that all lines of de markation will be obliterated except division that is, every man will be placed in the division where he will be able to render the most valuable service to the government
 However, this regiment is still practically an Arizona regiment, as I understand those sent to Linda Vista will be used to fill the national guard"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
MORENC| MERCHANT CALLED ID FRANCE

It was learned last week that an other prominent citizen of Arizona has been called to duty in connec- tion with war work in France. He is l.. J Owen, who for several years has been manager of the store of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile com pany at Morenci He is in receipt of a cable from J. s. Douglas ask ing that he join the Red Cross work and has announced that he wouldi go in response to the call. MT. Owen has number of friends in Clifton who will wish for him a successful voyage to the front and that he may be able to render efficient service after his safe arrival
 1t is understood that MT. Chas. Hyde, formerly chief clerk of the store office, will succeed MT. Owen as manager of the Morenci branch of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile com pany.
 Through MT. R. B. Lewis we are in receipt of the following let ter from MT. Owen addressed to the store employees of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile company:
 Morenci, Arizona, Nov 21, 1917 Store Employees:
 ITO employees of Phelps-Dodge
 Mercantile Company, Morenci, Ari
 zona.
 :''The feeling which actuated the to me of the Binoculars is most highly esteemed. and field glasses could not be presented to me at more appropriate time, which adds to my appreciation.
 In leaving you, 1 wish to draw your attention to the crisis your country is now passing through, and to beg >of each of you that you do your very best for the present and future good of your country and our posterity.
 I think you know the heads of our company are not only being taxed heavily to carry on the war, with the object of making the world safe, but are contributing large sums of money to the needy causes, and members of their families ill different arms in the service with help
 To those who do their work we'll in this time of need here at home, as we'll as on the field of active ser vice for our country, will the great- est credit be due during the recon struction period and in the future.
 With every good wish to you all and individually, I am,
 Very sincerely,
 L. J. OWEN"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
ASHURST ATTENDS
 QUEENS FUNERAL

Honolulu, Nov. 1S.-Wuh all the pomp and ceremony of the ancient Hawaiian funeral ritual, ,befiitting the departure of the last monarch of the islands who had held tenaciously to the traditions of her former domain Queen Liliuokalani was buried today in the Nunana cemetery. The entire population of the city lined the route from the throne room, where the funeral services were held to the burial ground while the procession containing five thousand persons passed.
 The United States government was officially represented by Sena- tor Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona and it's armed forces. Scores of Ha- waiian organizations sent delega- tons to escort the royal body. The procession included infantry, caval- ry and artillery units of the regular army, the national guard, school cadets, Japanese societies, Boy Scout and many natives.
 The body of the monarch was en- closed in rich oak casket, upon which lay wreath sent by President Wilson.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
'. M. |. A. WAR
 WORK FUND
TO THE PUBLIC:

1O HE PUbblC:
 The scope of the Y NJ. c. A. work in connection with the war has been enlarged to such an extent that it has now become necessary to raise a fund of $35, 100000 to meet the eX- pense, and a second appeal is being issued to raise the necessary funds for this important work.
 There are today something over 35,00O,000 men and boys bearing arms in the great world conflict.
 The two greatest humanitarian agencies of the age, the Red Cross and the Red Triangle (The Young Mems Christian Association), are to the health and comfort of the men and boys who are bearing the burden at the battle front.
 A few months ago the Red Cross raised a fund of s100.000,000 to fin ance it's work. The War Work Council of the Y. M. c. A. Is now undertaking to raise fund of $35.- 100000 to finance it's work among the This is less than the United States is spending every day for war pur- poses It is estimated that this fund 
 resents only 5000 a piece for every American soldier and about soc apiece for the soldiers in the armies of our allies.
 The monotony, the homesickness, the temptations and hardships of army life make the services, of the Y. M. c. A. imperative. General Pershing and all our leading military authorities believe that the work of the Y NJ. c. A. in the army camps of this country and abroad is abso- lutely vital to maintain the morals of troops and to keep them content ed, clean and courageous.
 John R. Mott, the great leader of Y. M. c. A. war work, has just re- turned from Europe, whither he was sent on a special mission by Presi dent Wilson. His message is Every thing that God permits us to do for the men and boys fighting at the front, we must do. Are you willing to do your part?"
 Knowing the conditions which have existed in this district during the past few months, it is with great reluctance that l approach you to ake additional sacrifices at the present time, but the urgency of the appeal must be my excuse, and the further reason that I believe the patriotic citizens in this district should be given an opportunity to do their share to assist in this national movement.
 I will gratefully receive and for ward such contributions as you may be able to make to this very worthy cause. 1 am,
 Yours very truly,
 NORMAN CARMICHAEL
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
S0PER|OR COURT I : ACTIONS FOR
 WEEK
Gardiner vs. McNear.

The case of A. L. Gardner vs. P. McNair- occupied the time of the Superior Court on Monday and Tues day A suit was instituted by Gard ner to evict McNair from piece of land Gardner claimed right to the land on the ground of filing mining claim notice. McNair claim> ed the right of possession. The question for the jury to decide was whether the land was grazing or mineral iand Sufficient mineral claims could not be shown and the jury rendered a verdict in favor of McNair, the plaintiff. Judge Pattee of Tucson presided, Jundge Laine being disqualified. The jury was out only an hour. This case ended the term of court.
 In the case of the State vs. liquor in her possession for the pur- guilty and the case was continued until the next term of court.
 Clans D. Heesch has been ap- pointed administrator in the estate of Henry Senf, deceased, no bond being required.
 Antonio Arce has been appointed administrator in the case of Remi- jio Arce, bond of $6,O0O being re- quired.
 Simon Ruiz has been made admin istrator in the case of Severiano Menendez, bond of $2,400 being re- quired.
 Jose Gardia. who was tried and found guilty last week ol participat- ing in unlawful assembly, was sen fenced on Wednesday by the Court to six months in jail.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
Baptist Social is Success

Baptist Social is Success
 The, Baptist church held an old time ''tacky" social Tuesday night at the church in Hills Flat. An admis- sion of thirty-five cents was charged and large number availed themsel- yes of an opportunity to enjoy an evenings fun. and to aid the church finances as well. A number of games in keeping with the attire of the participants were played during the course of the evening. Late in the evening refreshments consisting of coffee apples, and ginger bread were served country fashion. The church realized nice sum, and the guests pleasant evenings entertainment from the festivities.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
ID ADJUST ARIZONA
 COPPER STRIKES

Fron the Official Bulletin: The i following telegram was received to- 1 day from the Presidents labor com mission in the copper fields of Ari- l zona:
 The Presidents mediation com mission found very different condi- tions in the Warren copper district from those that prevailed in the oth- CT camps it visited. This district contains the great mines and Smelt- CTS of the Copper Queen and Calu- n,et and Arizona, with normal output of about 17,00O,O00 pounds. So far as the immediate output of copper goes, the commission found the situation satisfactory The strikes in the Globe-Miami and the Clifton-M n-Morenci-Metcalf districts had resulted Tn substantial shutdown of the mines. Federal intervention was needed to secure resumption. Here the strike called on June 26th which to an increasing measure af- fected the production in the district, was broken by the Bisbee deporta- tions of 1.1S6 men on July 12.
 The task, therefore, which con- fronted the Presidents mediation commission was not to secure opera tions, but to assure their continuance during the period of the war. Here, as in the other camps. the strike came to head because there was no machinery by which grievances of the employees could find adjustment through an orderly process of adju- dication before some final disinterest- ed tribunal in whose fairness both sides would have confidence and be- fore whom each side would have equal weight
 The commission has directed a plan of settlement accepted by the companies which provides for the establishment of grievance commit tees in each mine entirely selected by the men, by and before whom all grievances must in the first instance be presented. In case redress be needed and denied, the grievance committee may appeal to the United States administrator appointed for the purpose of supervising the oper- atiOns of the commissions settle ment in the entire district
 Claims of discrimination against union members have been particu- larly insistent in this district Such discriminations are hereafter prohibi- ted, and the enforcement of the pro- hlbltlon is vested in the United States administrator. There is thus assured the effective means by which all questions in dispute be- tween the companies and the men can be promptly and justly settled under the impartial supervision of Federal authority. Resort to the strike, at least for the period of the war, is therefore unnecessary and abandoned by the men. There is thus every basis for assurance that the copper production of this dis trict will continue without interup- tion because of labor difficulties.
 The Presidents Commission could not make provisions for the fu- ture copper production without in quiring into the Bisbee deportations or July 12 and the events that pre- ceded and followed them. The re- suit of such inquiry will shortly be embodied in report to President Wilson as to findings of facts and recommendations thereon.
 'The commission is now proceed ing to San Francisco.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
Progress on Bridqes-

The men in charge of the construc- tion work on the concrete bridge, being built across the river in South Clifton are experiencing great deal of trouble in lowering the concrete caisons for the big piles. The water below the surface and the rocks they encounter are the cause of the trouble. Pumps are kept running night and day to keep the water out and the work is advancing a little mere rapidly at present. Work is being pushed on the steel bridge be- ing built in the business district. The men expect to finish the con crete abuntments now in the course of construction by Tuesday of the coming week. Work will be started OH the bridge proper at that time and with favorable conditions they hope to have the bridge ready by the first of January at the latest Both of these bridges are greatly needed and traffic will be made safer by their construction.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
GREENLEE COUNTY
 ROAD SPIRIT
(From the Mogollon Echo


 D. M. Gardon, one of the most active men in Socorro county, has returned from an extended trip to the section around Clifton, Arizona. MT. Gardon did not overlook the fact that a road from that section would be of mutual benefit to Glenwood, Alma, Mogollon and other parts of this country and the Clifton section.
 The people of Clifton are very much in earnest about this matter and Greenlee county, Arizona, is ready to put s5O,OO0 into this work and $75,000, if necessary, to grade read to the New Mexico line. At this point it is expected that the county of Socorro will grade on this side.
 From the best information we can get it will not require over 5000 or S6000 at most to do our part of this very important work, for only few miles of road on this end would have to be built by our county.
 There is no possible question as to the extreme importance of this work and there is no reason why our county commissioners do not act and act promptly.
 For several years this work has been under consideration, but noth- ing has been done: yet we feel that it is only necessary at this time to call special attention of the county commissioners to this matter in order to secure their hearty cooperation.
 The time has come for business, and a diplomatic policy in regard to county roads is a thing positively of the past and we must have this road.
 The Mogollon country produces and has produced for the past six years S5 to 90 per cent of the gold and silver of the entire State of New Mexico, and has been constant and prolific producer of gold and silver for the past twenty-five years.
 And this year the production will be 9 to 30 per cent greater than in any year previous
 To make this automobile road con- nection will be worth s100 a day to open up the great connecting link ip every town in this section and will be the Ocean to Ocean highway"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
A Near Serious Accident


 Sunday morning the outgoing pas serger train escaped serious accident due to the quick work of engineer Tom Simpson. The switch at York had been tempered with and thrown partially open. The lock had been torn off and was lying some distance from the switch. It looked very much like the work of some children according to those who saw it. En- gineer Simpson saw the condition of the switch when about an engines length from it. He quickly cut off the steam so he would not be scald- ed in the event of a turn over, and turned on the emergency brakes. As result only the engine was derailed and the tip over was gentle enough not to injure either trainmen or engine. It required five hours work to right the engine and get it on the track again. No damage at all being sustained except the loss in. the time. MT. Simpson deserves credit for his presence of mind. otherwise loss of life would probably have resulted.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
AMERICAN RED CROSS
MeTcALF RED CROSS NOTES

METcALF RED CROSS NOTES Friday evening, Nov. 18th, a gen eral meeting was held in the high school auditorium About fifty peo- pie were present. The high school girls sang a number of patriotic selec tions and Miss Edna Wallen sang a solo, My Own United States. {" The song service was followed by the annual election of the executive committee composed of ten mem- bers with the following result: MT. W. G. Scott. E. L. Gay, Chas. Parish, John Martin, w. E. Kelly, Mesdames Dermont, Kelly, Williams, Earns worth and Gay.
 On November 18th the executive committee met and elected the fol- lowing officers and committees for the ensuing year:
 MT. W. G. Scott, Chairman: Chas. Parish, Chairman; George Mill Ter. Secretary; W. E. Kelly, Treas urer
 Finance Committee:-H. H. Dyer, E. l.. Gay, John Martin.
 Membership Committee Morris Manheimer, c. H. Farnsworth and Chas. Limon
 Military Aid-Mrs. c. H. Earns "OILu,S ouTSlCdl DTeSSluSS, MTS Clyde Hall, Comfort Bags; Mrs. c. B. Dermont. Made Garments: Mrs E. l.. Gay. Knitting.
 Civilian Relief-Dr. E. J. Rowan, and MT. c. A. Goggin.
 Publicity-Mrs. J. E. Dart.
 Maude B. Y. Gay,
 Secretary Pro-tem
 "Our Boys from Home
 All Red Cross members, relatives and friends are asked to send us the name, address, next of kin and mem Der of fraternal organization of any boy in the army or navy that was sent from Greenlee county, whether volunteer, National Guard or drafted man. Please make this personal matter and help us to know how to reach your boy or friends Some bodys boy may need a card or let ter at Christmas time to cheer him along the way.
 A name sent to any member of the committee below will be proper ly placed on file:
 Mrs. F. l.. Gay, Metcalf. County Chairman.
 Miss Nora M. Butler, Clifton. Miss Eleanor Schenck, Morenci. Miss Margery Goddard, Metcalf. Miss Bessie Cosper, Blue.
 Miss Gladys Davis, Eagle, via Cliff ton.
 Miss Fredina Parks. Duncan>
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
A Patriotic Afternoon at Sewinu-

A Patriotic Afternoon at Sewinq-
 The ladies of the St. Phillips Guild held a special meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank B. Laine in the Flat, Wednesday afternoon, and sewed for the Red Cross. Seventeen ladies were present and succeeded in making eighteen comfort bags. These bags are to be turned over to- the Red Cross to be sent to the Ari- zona boys at Camp Kearney who are nos supplied with these bags. Each lady will fully equip bag with the small articles so necessary to the soldiers individual comfort and need. The ladies present. at this meeting, and who deserve praise for their loy- alty to the boys in kahaki were: Mesdames Burgham, Burtch, Cash ion, Coffee, Deck l. J. Jones, Kelly, Edgar Mitchell. W. Park, S. F. Spriggs, Webster, Wooley. Misses Harrison and Wooley, Mrs. J. E. Irvine and H. Vinton were guests of the Guild. Mrs. Laine, who made a very enthusiastic hostess, served light refreshments at the close of a very pleasant and profitable after noon.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
SCHOOL NOTES

The Art Exhibit of our schools
 took the prize again this year at. the
 State Fair. This means the school will receive a cash prize of twenty five dollars. The exhibits from all
 the schools of the state were of
 much higher quality and showed
 much more originality than those of last year.
 Among the winners in Domestic Art Department at the State Fair from Clifton (unofficially checked were Mrs. Edna Quinn, Mrs. Alice
 kenderick, Mrs. Collins, Misses Vio-
 let Whipple, Maria Estevez and Louisa Delmas.
 all Arizona artists, Miss M Boehm, Art Supervisor of ou schools, won first prize in water colors and received honorable mention in silver art craft work.
 So that the public may have an op-
 portunity of seeing the work done by the children the entire exhibit will be mounted in the Art room at
 the high school by Patrons Day.
 Wednesday. November 2S. The dance given under the auspices
 Of the Athletic Association of the high school. Friday evening. was a success in every way.
 The musical to be given by Prof K. R. Umfieet at the Auditorium on
 Friday evening, will be a treat to the public and lovers of good music should not miss it.
 Mrs. Jessie l.. Johnson of Mo-
 renci. principal of one of the grade buildings. visited Chase Creek school last Friday. Miss Mary Lilies and
 Miss Louise Ewing returned to Mo renci with her for short visit. ' The Girls of the Domestic Econo-
 my classes will serve Hoover Tea" to all patrons and friends of the schools November 18th at the
 Auditorium All are cordially in vited at any. time during the day.
 The classes in knitting have com pleted their mufflers and an an nouncement will be made next week Of the prizes awarded.
 The high school Cookery classes are making a study of wheat spar ! ins breads, both quick breads and yeast Come in Wednesday. Nov emh Der 18th and sample them at the
 Hoover Tea"
 The girls of the colored cookery , class will serve 'Hooverized Re freshments' to the guests at the
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
Congratulations on Good work-

Phoenix. Nov. 22. 2.-National Food Representative J. H. Andrews of the United States Food Administration has written Mir. T. A Riordan, Fed eral Food Administrator for Arizona, warmly congratulating him on the splendid returns from Arizona in the food pledge card campaign. Mr. Andrews writes: "I knew that or ganization which was started at the State House on the last of Septem- Der would put the job over in good shape. We realize here that you have made about 90 per cent record which is as good as any made in the campaign. More than ten million pledge cards have been reported There are reports still coming in and the total will be over twelve mil lion.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

Herman NJ. Belasco, formerly con- nected with The Peoples Store, and who left Clifton for New York City about three months ago, will return to Clifton the later part of this month and will continue with the Peoples Store on Chase Creek.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
Additional Prisoners for Road Camp

Additional Prisoners for Road Camp
 C. w. Platt, foreman of the pris- on road camp, returned the first part of the week from Florence bringing with him thirtyfour prisoners to work on the Clifton-Solomonville Highway. Among the guards who accompanied the prisoners was Mr. Frank Richardson. formerly a resi- dent of this county. One hundred and thirty-seven prisoners are now at the road camp.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

Leaves for Tucson
 County Attorney Dave w. Ling left for Tucson on Wednesday in answer to a Federal summons.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

Mrs. Oliver Billingsley and little grand daughter. Mildred Billingsley, have returned from pleasant visit with Mrs. Billingsley's daughter, Mrs. Therman Bates, of Phoenix.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23
Painted in Theatre

Painted in Theatre.
 Mrs. George H. Chase was seized with fainting spell while attending the Lyric Theatre on Sunday even ing last. Accompanied by Mrs. w. B. Mitchell she was taken home in an auto ind attended by Dr. Thomp- QuenceS
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

T. l.. AXton left on Wednesday for Joplin. Mo-, where he was called to the bedside of his father who is seriously i'll.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

Mrs. William Seidei returned on Tuesday from Globe where she was called because of the sudden death of her sister.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

The girls of the colored cookery treatments" to the guests at thu colored school, Patrons Day, Novem Der 2S, 1917.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

The high school Cookery classes are making a study of wheat spar in& breads, both quick breads and yeast. Come in Wednesday. Nov ember 18th and sample them at the Hoover Tea
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-11-23

Among the winners in Domestic Art Department at the State Fair from Clifton tunofficially checked were Mrs. Edna Quinn, Mrs. Alice kenderick, Mrs. Collins, Misses Vio- let Whipple, Maria Estevez and Louisa Delmas