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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
OPTION ON LOCAL PIPE PLANT SOON
 TO BE EXERCISED
Reliable Information That Philadel-
 phia Capitalists Will Buy the National Go. Plant

The option held by several Philadelphia capitalists on the National Cast Iron Pipe company at Tarrant City will be exer- cised within the next 10 days.
 This is the information that has been gathered from a reliable source. While the option does not expire until April 1, it is understood that an offer has been made which will be accepted by the of ficers of the local company. The pros- pective purchasers are said to be the owners of a great cast iron pipe plant in Philadelphia, who are seeking a south ern site.
 Not only does the option include the plant of the National Cast Iron Pipe company, but a considerable acreage in Tarrant City. The plant is situated just outside of the city limits north of Boyles, and has been enjoying success since it's advent. It is located near the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and is in close proximity to the Vanderbilt furnace of the Woodward Iron company. In event the deal should be closed. it is said that the prospective purchasers will enlarge the plant, and wil spend | substantial sum in developing it's proper ties.
 Dr. F. L Tarrant is president of the Ma tional Cast Iron Pipe company which has a large number of stockholders in Br- mingham
 The company was capitalized at the out set at $200,000, but now has capital stock of $30000O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11

story hour Wednesday when Mrs. WIZ liam Little Brown was scheouleo to give one of her always interestins
 several substantial donations were made to headquarters by individuaiS during inc past week The Batterton Coffee company also sent over some or their most excellent tea, which siAt was greatly appreciated by the exec utive board.
 Mrs. A. Haffner, president of the Besserner ". C. T. U, reports a most interesting meeting Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev. Ira U. Hawkins. pastor of the church, con ducted the devotional exercises.
 Mrs Edward Clarke read Mrs ste vens' national prohibition consupV- tional proclamation
 The double medal contest was ln charge of Mrs. J. r. Moore, who pre- scented the medals to Josie Bell haW- kins and Joe Scott, the successful con testants.
 The next meeting of the BessemeF w C. T. L. will be held next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Haffner at o'clock Mrs. Hill urges every member to be present as business or importance will come before the meet ing.
 The state superintendent of temper ance instruction in the Sunday school requests the president of every local w. c. T. T., Sunday school su- perintendent and teacher to stress temperance observance in the sunday schools and to impress the importance of temperance work upon the young minds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
SCHOOL FOR OWNERS IS LATEST THING IN
 AUTOMOBILE WORLD
Jack Crenshaw Tells of Novel Way of
 Insuring Satisfaction

Bishop, Mccormick & Bishop dealers in Dodge Brothers cars in Brooklyn, have evolved a novel plan for making sure that those who buy cars from them, know all about the cars,'' said Jack Crenshaw of the Birmingham Motor company.
 '1They have established a school for owners. A tuition fee large enough to make the school self-supporting is charged. The fact that large classes have already enrolled and are attending regu lar periods of instruction indicates that the owners are in hearty accord with the Brooklyn dealers belief that they would derive much more benefit and pleasure from their cars if they knew more about them.
 ''The school is in charge of Prof. Frank A. Burr former teacher of engineering in Cornell university and Penn State
 ''The instruction embraces the operation of the car and the care of parts and is very thorough"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
Hurying Porto Rican Bill

Washington, February 10.-Respon- sive to the urgent desire of Presi- dent Wilson that the Porto Ricsn c;+- izenship bill be passed before March 4. the Senate today laid aside the post office appropriation bill temporarily and got earnestly to work on the cit izenship measure. It Is expected to pass Monday. An amendment by Sen ator Broussard agreed to today is de- signed to prevent monopoIizatfon of sugar lands by providing that no new land laws can be enacted in the island without approval by the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
FRANKLIN WEIGHT
 IS REDUCED FOUR
 HUNDRED POUNDS
Company Endeavoring to Reduce Maintenance Cost
 Says Charles Denegre

Last year, at the meeting of the So- cicty of Automobile Engineers of Detroit directly following the two national au- tomobile shows, two prominent author- tiles read papers outlining their obser- vation on the trend of motor car design for 1916,' said Charles Denegre, Frank lin distributor.
 One of the points brought out was this: The greatest point in which the present day automobile fails in it's pur- pose is that of maintenance cost. 1t is cheap enough to buy it but it is woefully costly to maintain. In reducing main tenance cost, there are two chief things for which to work: One, the reduction of weight, and the other the reduction of friction loss in transmission.
 Probably nothing that has transpired in the industry has done more to focus attention on the standard of service which these men found so pronounced. yis: How much does 1t cost to run the car? The recommendations which these engineers offered were directed entirely to making automobiles of greater serv- ice and satisfaction to owners, for, as the paper stated: It is the user of the car who gives it it's reputation To what extent this advice has been needed IS an interesting point to be observed at the automobile shows this year
 This question of weight reduction Is not altogether new to the motor car in- dustry, as some of the most successful makes have been avowedly lightweight cars. The Franklin company might be said to be pioneer in this type of con- struction, for, as far back as 1902 when it's first model was marketed, the prin- ciple of lightweight was as evident as 1t is today. Last year the production of Franklin car weighing 26S0 pounds was regarded with a great deal of inter- est, but this year even further advances have been made in bringing the weight of it's touring model to 22S4 pounds. Every one of the Franklin enclosed cars weighs under 2650 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
w. c. T. U. ACTIVITIES
FOR GOD, HOME AND NATIVE LAND"
By MABEL F. LEAkE

The first session of the Jefferson county W. c. T. |. institute for 1917 will be held in the Woodlawn Bap- list church next Thursday. IL will be .aneall-day meeting and at noon a box luncheon will be served by the ladies.
 After the devotional exercises Mrs Christian, secretary of the Woodlawn W. c. T. U.. will deliver the address of welcome to which visiting members will respond. An Efficiency Con- gress" is the next number of the pro gramme. All the presidents of the different unions are expected 10 take part in this discussion, which will be led by the president of the county union.
 "our Financial Needs. How Shall We Meet them?" :, Essay Contest" Mrs. r. NJ Jack son.
 Current Events and Temperance Legislation" Mrs. Annie K. Weisel, president Alabama w. c. T. U. Needs of the Fields" the county president
 %Noontide Prayer" Mrs E. H. Hall.
 w. c. T. U. Headquarters" Mrs Dupont Thompson.
 Ministers half hour.
 Luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
Big, Mortgage Filed in
 the Probate Court

Copy of mortgage for s2,5oo,O00 was filed in the probate court yesterday by the Alabama Water company in favor of the Equitable Trust company of New York. The mortgage covers certain properties held. by the water company in Bessemer, Anniston and Decatur. The company pro- poses to furnish these three cities and other communities with their water sup ply, and the money raised on the mort gage is for the purpose of installing and equipping water plants and mains at these points,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11

For she has discovered through experience that gas equipped kitchen is the grandest improvement over the and costly coal burning process She pays only for the gas actually consumed and she has long since been convinced that to Cook With Cas- means
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11

Afternoon session.
 Devotional exercises.
 'rhe Union signal" Mrs. W. r. Ty- Ter
 Medal Contests as a Promoter of Interest in Temperance Work" by Mrs J. r. Moore. superintendent of medal contest department
 Gold medal contest which will be participated in by children who have won silver medals.
 Mrs. A. J. Massey. president of the Woodlawn union. extends an invitation to every temperance worker in Jeffer- son to attend the institute Thursday especially does she urge that every union be represented.
 The Stevens union will meet at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the audi torium of the local headquarters X full attendance of the members is re- quested by Mrs. R. L. Ezell, who will preside over the meeting in absence of Miss Clarke. the president. whose friends will regret to learn is ul at the home of her brother, Mir. Fulton Clarke
 Mrs. Myatt, secretary of the local headquarters. reports the auditorium was filled to overflowing during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
Ships Off for War Zone

New Orleans. February 10.-Three ships put to sea from Port Eads today. bound for points in the war zone. They were the Swedish steamship Oscar Fredrik, with pig iron for Gothenburg via Mobile; the Portuguese schooner Adamastor with slaves for Oporto, Portugal. and the Portuguese sailing ship Argo, miscella- neous cargo, for London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
THE LAW OF LIFE
By HORACE c. CARLISLE

By HORACE c. CARLISLE Order, heayen's S first great law
 Secret of a Gods .success-- Shames the Eastern World with awe,
 Writhing in her lawlessness. War today would not be fought, Had not law been set at naught. Nature has her code of laws
 These the elements obey Each effect succeeds it's cause,
 As each night succeeds its day. What confusions would be wrought, Were these two laws set at naught. Life without law cannot live
 Law without life is unknown; For the law of "get and give''
 Brings life into its own. From this rule of life we draw For a nations life it's law. Nations cannot live alone;
 On each other they depend Hence they all, in every zone,
 Legislate to this great end. Law of Nations-as of State
 Should be kept inviolate. In the fear of God and men,
 With Old Glory round him furled, Sits Earth's Foremost Citizen
 Pleading with a warning world To return from anger's awe, Back to order, back to law. What is all this fighting for,
 Sired by hate and born of strife? Why this worse than wild-man's war
 With it's countless loss of life? There can be but one first cause Disregard for rightful laws.  This world-war can never cease
 Until nations stack their arms. Madness has no love for peace,
 Peace for anger has no charms. Wrcng is always blind to right Long as envy leads the fight. If America could cease
 Selling warning nations arms, Woodrow Wilson's words for peace
 Would seem sacred as the Psalms, And. for dangers darkest day, He would be it's Joshua!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
Tariff Board Wants Money

Washington. February 1o.-A $500, 900 ap- propration to pay expenses of the newly created tariff commission for the next fiscal year was requested of Congress to- day by Secretary McAdoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
InspectOrs Withdrawn

Seattle, Wash, February 1O.-Cus- toms inspectors stationed on the in termed German vessels at Eagle har- bor were withdrawn by order of the collector of the district today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-11
Bankers Conviction Affirmed

Ottawa, H., February 10.--The convic- tion of c. B. Munday for wrecking the LaSalle Street Trust and Savings bank, Chicago. was affirmed by the appellate court today.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
MIAMI COPPER CO. MAY
 HANDLE LIBERTY BONDS

B. Bhitton Gottsberger, general manager of the Miami Copper con- pany, is laying the foundations for system of distribution of bonds of the Liberty Loan, among the en- ployes of the Miami Copper con- pany. Mr. Gottsberger today said that he is instituting an inquiry among the men employed by the company, with a view to ascertain ing the reception that such an of fer would meet among the em- ployes.
 In the event that the inquiry dis closes a demand for the bonds, MT. Gottsberger states that he will immed' lately commence work on a plan to ac- cept installment payments from em- ployes of the company in such way that the bonds will carry themselves The plan will probably include interest of three and one-half per cent on un' paid balances, and also three and one half per cent interest on the amount paid down.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
FORMER TUCSON POLICE
 CHIEF IS ExONERATEp

TUCSON, June 4-Esau Mills, fo-, mer chief Of police of Tucson. was found not ,'lii;v Of ;:ccepting br'hc of SIG from Viola Lee, g woman of :he night fife, Cti Ing his term C Iii z. by a jury of iis peers ia the superior court last wee':-
 Immediately after the verdict was rendered, Mills declared his inten- tion of at once seeking legal recourse to get back the position of chief of police from which he was deposed by Mayor Parker and the city coun, cil last February.
 T consider that l have been thor oughIy vindicated.' said Mills. T shall at once seek reinstatement to the office of chief of police of the city of Tucson"
 Senator Eugene s. Ives, chief counsel for Mills, announced that ne will at once look into the legal sta tus of the matter of the reinstate' ID ment Of Mills.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Y. Nj. C. A. NOTES.

The class in conversational Spanish held their first session on Thursday night and started off with enthusiasm. Mrs. Keller, the teacher,is an accomp- lished instructor with wide experience in languages. The present course is planned to extend 16 weeks and to give those completing the course a good working knowledge of commer- cial and practical conversation in the Spanish language. The smallest poss- ible amount of time will he spent on the rules, except as they come in their practical application. Text books are not required but each student should be equipped with a good notebook to make permanent record of the phras- es studied. The monthly fee is nom- inal and we unhestitatingly recom- mend that all who plan on taking les sons should attend the next class ses- sion on Monday at 7:30 T. m.
 A big meeting of the Boys Division was held CD Thursday night and plans
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08

, for the boys activities were outlined by w. H. Neill and J. B. Johnson of the boys committee. The boys are to have their own Boys Council, con- posed of five boys, three from the old , CT and two from the younger members. 1 This council will have charge of the activities of the Boys Division and 1 they will make recommendations to the Boys Committee and to the gen.
 -lal secretary as to the boys affairs
 The election of the Boys Council l. :'l
 he feld on Saturday. the 18th, and th ay
 will have all week for electioneering.
 Each boy will have office as follows: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sergeant at Arms; all to hold office till the following election
 in September.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT of the State of Arizona, in and for the

Of the State of Arizona, in and for the
 County of Greenlee.
 In the matter of the Estate of Walter F. Davis, Deceased.
 Notice of Hearing Petition for Probate
 of Will.
 Notice is hereby given that peti- tion for the Probate of the Will of Henry F. Davis, deceased, and for the issuance of Letters TeStamentary to U. Edgar Davis, has been filed in this Court; and that Monday the 25th day of June, 1917 at 10 o'clock A. M., at the court room of said court at the court house, in said County of Green lee, State of Arizona, have been ap- pointed as the time and place for hear ing said petition, when and where any person interested may appear and con- test the same. and show cause, if any he has. why said petition should not be granted.
 Dated June Sth, 1917.
 BEN M. CRAWFORD, Clerk.
 By Ben c. Fehrman, Deputy (SEAL) 6-S-3tc E
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
TRleoLET ON TRIAL

TUCSON, June "A. N. Tribolet was placed on trial in the superior cour this morning on a charge Of the theft of 25,OO0 dynamite caps from the San Xavier mine. Owing to business which his attorney MT. Mckay, had in the federal court the trial was contin- r~i until Wedn ;sdaE.
 All courts will be closed tomorrow owing to the fact of us eing legal holiday. This includes the superior
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
NO SUBSTITUTES FOR DRAFTED
 MEN IN THE SERVICE

One provision of the new army bill which will cmmand universal atten- tion and satisfaction is section 3 which provides that no substitute can be employed or hired to replace men who are called into the country's ser vice under the plan of selective con- scription.
 This provision originated in the House, in the form of an amendment by Congressman Hayden of Arizona and was passed by large majority. The senate retained the section so it is now part of the selective draft law.
 As passed, not only is a person who is subject to service and approved by the officers prohibited from hiring a substitute for money or any other val uable consideration, but no substitute will be permitted to enter the army or to receive any valuable consideration for so doing. The purpose is to make every man, rich or poor, no matter what his station in life, serve his country if he meets the physical ana other requirements.
 And this is as it should pc. This is war for the benefit of the whole na- tion, for the cause of freedom and democracy everywhere; and there should be no favoritism, no substitut ing, no bargaining. by which one man can hire another to do his duty foI 1 him.-Colorado Springs Gazette.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Parents of Baby Girl-

MT. and Mrs. H. Alberts are rejoic- ing over the arrival of an 8 pound baby girl who came to make her home with them on Thursday morning at the Shannon hospital. Both mother and child are doing nicely. MT. Alberts is also confined to the hospital suffer ing from broken leg which he sus- tained the early part of the week. However, there is always a silver lin ing to every cloud and he feels con- siderabIy recompensed in the ray of sunshine that has come to brighten his home.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is n local disease, greatly in- fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and in order to cure ii you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. It is com posed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, O
 All Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Flag Day Exercises


 Arrangements for the Flag Day ex- ercises to be given by Clifton lodge No. 1174 B. P. o. Elks on the even ing of June 14th have been completed. The exercises will take place at the tennis court on the East Side at o'clock and the program will be of a patriotic nature. Adams orchestra will furnish music for the occasion and an excellent program has been prepared. The principal speaker of the evening will be Hon. Joe Nealon Of Fl Paso, and members of the Elks or der will also take part. The musical part of the program will be enjoyable and the affair will be well worth at tending. Everyone is cordially invit- ed to attend these exercises and there will be plenty of chairs to accommo- date all.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08

Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Holt and Mir.
 Mrs. ]. E. Stephens chaperoned q ;r|wd of young people to the Lyric Theatre Friday night and after the show all went to the Princess confec- tionery where they were treated to cream and soft drinks. All report a fine time and hope to go again soon.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who so nobly assisted us with kind words and deeds during he illne ss and death of our little one. Their many acts of kindness will ever be appreciated MT. and Mrs. Roy Fagan.
 Mrs. P. A. Whipple.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08

- T. N. Moore received message on
 Tuesday that his sister, Mrs. E. NJ.
 Riggs, of Douglas, had died and he and
 Mrs. Moore left at once by auto mak- ing the trip in about hours. Mrs. Riggs died, of small pox. They return ed Friday
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08

Mir w. D. Drollanger, of Clifton and Miss Dellia Austin, of Tempe, were married Sunday at the home of the bride Only immediate relatives and intimate friends witnessed the cere- mony. The young couple arrived in Clifton Tuesday afternoon and are housekeeping in the residence of G. w. Williams of whom the groom is a grandson. Their many friends extend congratulations.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08

The Cafeteria cold lunch served at monday is receiving good patrnage from the members and they all say If you come once you will come again. Unfortunately there are no conveniences to allow putting in hot coffee, soup or other hot dishes and it is only intended to operate the lunch for the summer period. Something special had to be done for the sum mer bachelors" in the membership.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
i.is1ice and federal coI-ts.

Eight state witnesses against Tri, bolet were examined. i.7idence vas adduced to show that he told vari- ous stories about the way in which he came into possession of the caps. He tried tL sell them to Roy & Tit comb of Nogales.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
MINING PRODUCTS BOUGHT

We are Shelters, Refners and Buy CTS of Gold and Silver Bullion, Anal gam, Concentrates, Cyanide Product Battery Chips. Old Copper Plates and Platinum.
 HIGHEST CASH RATES PAID
 WILDBERG BROS.
 ESTABLISHED TEN YEARS. 414 Pacific Bldg. 4th & Market Sts.
 San Francisco, California. Dake tic
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Passes Examination

John Segal of Shannon Hill went to Fl Paso this week where he passed the examination for entering the navy. He expects to leave Clifton about the 18th of the month to enter training.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Here from EI Paso-

MT. and Mrs. Jas. Hagan arrived in town Saturday afternoon from Fl Paso.
 MT. Hagan returned to the Pass City the first of the week while Mrs. Ha- gan and daughter will remain for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Cbas Davidson.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of Clifton In vestment. Company will be held in the office of the company at Clifton, Arizona, on Saturday, the 9th day of June. 1917, at 8 o'clock P. NJ.
 WADE HAMPTON, 2tc Secretary
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08

FOR SALE-One five passenger 1917 model Overland car almosa new and in first-class condition. See this car before you buy and see what it can do.
 Address box 1102, Clifton. 1pd.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
Christian Science Services

Christian Science Services Christian Science services will be 1 held every Sunday evening at 7:30 Ill
 the church in Hills Flat, beginning on Sunday, June 10th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-06-08
St. Phillips Mission

St. Phillips Mission
 Services on Sunday at II a. m. in the new building, two doors north of the Methodist church. Everyone wei come. J. R. Jenkins.