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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
TAFT's CONDITION
MUCH IMPROVED

Clay Center, kas.. Aug. 10.-"You
can tell the friends of Mr.. Taft that
he is Il great deal better. He has i'm
proved wonderfully today
That was the statement given out
tonight by DR.. b. +. Morgan, attend
ing former President William II. Taft,
i'll of an intestinal disorder at Il hotel
here.
Mr.. Taft asked for food today, the
first time since Monday. He was
given a soft boiled egg and some toast,
but according to DIR. Morgan, he did
not relish it, Not only is his physical
condition improved. but his mental
attitude has briehtcned.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
EXEMPTION
BOARD IS OUsTED|

New York, Aug. 10.-The three mem
bers of local exemption board No. 80
in the heaut Of the East Side were
summarily removed tonight by Deputy
Attorney General Conkling, acting un-
der orders Of Adjutant General Stotes-
bury, who is in charge of the opera
ton of the sclectivc draft machinery
in New York state. The records of the
hoald were placed in charge of the
police. Irregularities are declared to
be the ground for the action.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
NEVER GET THERE
SEAMAN'S THREAT

London, Ang .1o.-Thc canIs.ence Of
the British labor party held at West
minister today voted to send delegates
to the Stockholm consultative confer
encc by 1.of6,000 to $4,000. When the
vote on the resolution was announced
a delegate shouted that no matter what
the convention did tho Firemcns and
Seamen's union which opposed the
move would see to it that the dele
gates would never reach Stockholm.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

I Though the sun shonc warmly in
the afternoon 1t could not push IN.
mometcr to so. Yesterday went or
the records as another day for use in
advertising of Missoula's climate.
tlshcrinen, golfers and chautauquans
regarded the day with satisfaction
BOY scouts, on the eve of their camp
ing trip. frowncd at ominous clouds
on the western horizon.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
WEAVER BREAKS FINGER.

Washington. Aug. 10.-Buck Weaver.
star third haseman of the Chicago
Americans, suffered a broken finger in
the game here with Washington today
and will probably be out OF the game
for the next three or four weeks. a
critical period in the pennant race.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
CALL ! :. NEW ISSUE
SECOND LIBERTY

washington. Aug. i0.-Thc next Of
fcrinn OF bonds under the war revenue
bill will b. designated, it was officially
announced today, the second liberty
loan Of 19l7.' Details of the loan in
GLIDING tho date Of issue have rot yet
been announced
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
PL ENTY FARM LABOR,

Helena. hng. lb-Far from u heartt
as WAS expected, there is a surplus of
farm labor in this vicinity. the Com
mcrcial club reports. An influu Of
men recently overstoekca the labor
market.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11

Montana: Generally fair Sat.
urday; cooler in east and south;
Sunday fair with rising tempera.
ture.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11
To Copvoke Great Copuress.

l'ntroErad Aug. in.-The executives
of the workers and soldiers and peas
ants delegates have decided to con-
woke IA great congress representing all
the socialist parties workers and pro-
fcssional organizations. The congress
will discuss means the democracy
should adopt to avert "A Russian mill
tary dehacle.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-11

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
SURVEY FOR HIGHWAY ID START SOON

Article 6. If the final costs of the location survey are in excess of the estimated cost, as set forth in Article hereof, the Local Authority and the Secretary shall respectively upon notice from the Secretary to the Local Authority of such excess. make available such further amounts, in the manner provided in Articles 4 and 5 hereof, as may be necessary to equal fifty per cent of such excess and suffi.. cient to meet the respective propor- tionate shares of the final costs of said location survey in accordance with Article hereof
 Article '. The Local Authority will cause to be set aside irf the County Treasury as special find a sum equal to it's share of the cost of the To- cation survey, from which the Local Authority shall make prompt pay ment of all vouchers certified to and approved by the Secretary and sub- mitted for payment on account of the Local Authority's share of said costs; provided, however, that the total amount of such vouchers so submit. ted shall not exceed the Local Author ity's proportionate share as provided in Article hereof.
 Article 8. In the event the Local Authority elects to deposit its funds under this agreement in the United States Treasury the Secretary shall keep accurate accounts of all disburse ments made from such funds, and shall submit to the Local Authority as soon as practicable, detailed statement of the amounts so disbursed on account of the survey thereof.
 Article g. If the Local Authority shall fail, within three months from the date of execution of this Agree ment, to make available, as provided in Article 4 hereof, sufficient funds to meet it's obligations, hereunder, this agreement shall thereupon, at the option Of the Secretary, become void and of no effect
 Article 10. The Secretary agrees the work will be started upon the location survey of the Project within sixty days of the date of filing with the District Forester at Albuquerque, New Mexico, of the copies of the reso- lution provided for in Article here of
 Article Il. This agreement is made subject to all the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, ap- proved, September 1, 1916, for carry. ing out this act, the same as if the rules and regulations were specifically set out and repeated herein.
 In witness whereof the parties have hereunto affixed their signatures and official seals, the Local Authority on the day and year first above written, and the Secretary on the-day of - 1917.
 Board of Supervisors, Greenlee
 County, Arizona.
 By w. T. WITT, Chairman.
 w. H. Moon, Member.
 w. w. Dutton, Member.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
EARNINGS OF RAILROADS

Frank Trumbull, chairman of the railway executives advisory commit tee, in talking of the earnings of the railroads, made public the following:
 "The average passenger train in this country earns, for carrying pas sengers, mail, express and parcel post, about $1. 40 per mile. The average equipment of cars and loco motives provided for this probably weighs about $50 tons, and is project ed through space at the rate of speed varying from twenty to sixty miles per hour. That is to say, 500 ton train of steel, plate glass, expensive woodwork, electric lights, etc., cost ing $200,000 or more, is projected twelve miles at a high speed for the price of a ton of hay. Do you hap pen to know of any equivalent service for less money?
 If you should write a letter to any American railroad official, his company will have to haul ton of freight-2,0O0 pounds of average freight, coal, ore, silks, ostrich fea- thers and everything-for more than two and one half miles to get enough money to buy a postage stamp to send you an answer. Out of that kind of service the company must pay it's materials, pay it's rents, and taxes, in- terests on debts and make it's living.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
WooDMEN CIRCLE INITIATE

Quite a jolly crowd went to Mo renci Monday night to initiate a num- Der of candidates into the Woodmen Circle Those from Clifton who at tended were Mesdames Alex Proctor, John McNeil, Edna Chrisman, O. K. Burgess, Lloyd Axton, G. L. Crawford, Asa Miller, Bingham, Hagenauer, Rus sell, Edna Mcdowell, Hogan, Ed wards, Murphy, Willetts and Messrs. Axton and Proctor. After the business session of the lodge the Clifton team initiated ten new members into the Morenci Grove. Following this Mrs. Freddy, captain of the drill team, put on the drill and floor work which was appreciated by all. This part of the program was excellent, taking in- to consideration the lack of practice oa the part of the team. Great credit is due the Morenci ladies for the excellent refreshments which were much appreciated by the visit ors. John R. Lyons, state deputy, is doing great good in bringing members into the Woodmen Circle and his |time in this district is being spent to |good advantage. The Clifton contin- |gent arrived home about 12 o'clock and they all hope that the time will soon come again when they can visit the Morenci Grove.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
THEo. LoRcH STOCK
 COMPANY COMING

MT. Theo. Lorch and his New York
 Company, perhaps the best dramatic organization ever brought to Arizona, is coming into the copper country and
 will open a weeks engagement at Mo- renci on Monday, February 26th and come to Clifton Sunday, March 4th. 1 The company has a repertoir of the
 very latest New York successes and each one given beautiful and elabor- ate scenic production. The opening | play will be the great American drama
 of love, laughter, mystery and thrills, Under Cover" the play that has
 everything.
 The company but recently closed a seasons engagement in Phoenix and
 since closing there have been touring some of the most important towns of Arizona and New Mexico.
 From Silver City, where the Com pany played last week, comes the fol- lowing criticism by the Silver City Enterprise:
 The Theodore Lorch stock company has been appearing at the Elks this week. Wednesday night they present. ed Under Cover, Thursday night the big New York play of last season, call ed To-day" Friday night they will ap pear in the farcial comedy, "A Pair of SiXes.'' another big Broadway success and Saturday night, MT. Lorch pre- sents his masterpiece, "Dr. Jekyll and MT. HFde,' Stevenson's immortal creation.
 The company is far above the aver age stock companies that visit Silver City-in fact it is probably the best that has been seen here within tho memory of the local theatre goers. To lovers of the spoken drama which is both clean, clever and wholesome their appearance here is hailed with delight and awakens a keen desire that Silver City too might have it's Lit tie Theatre and Washington Square players. The members of the company take their art just as earnestly and seriously, seemingly as do the Wash
 ngton Square players MT. Lorch himself is a clever capable actor of fine stage presence and a deep, rich. mellefiuous voice that would have won him renown in concert work. His leading lady, Miss Fay, gives him ex- cellent support as in fact do every one Of the company numbering twelve in all
 It is surely treat to have modern plays adequately and capably pre- sented even though they are not up to the standard of Henry Finck or William Winter criticism. They are cleVerly done by men and women earnestly striving for artistic success and as such they deserve hearty en. couragement of all who desire to see the legitimate not peEsh from the stage"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
MARRIED IN MISSOURI

A wedding of much interest and which came as a surprise to the many Clifton friends of the contracting par ties was consummated in Springfield, Mo, on February 14th, when Miss Or nal Moves became the bride of Will, lis Bennie, of Clifton. The wedding took place at the home of the brides parents. Both young people are well known in this section, the bride groom being the son of J. w. Bennie, general manager of the Shannon Cop per company, and who has lived in Clifton the greater part of his life. He is young man of sterling worth and is actively engaged in mining in this district. Mrs. Bennie is also well known in Clifton and vicinity, having been instructor of music in the Clifton public schools for some time She was a popular member of the so- cial set and while here made many friends who will be glad to again vel come her to their midst. The Era joins in extending felicitations to the young couple.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
ANOTHER SCHOOL BOND ISSUE

It has been decided by the trus- tees of Clifton School District No. 3, that bond issue of $20,000 is necessary for the carrying on of the improvements already in prog. ress and also for additional pur- poses.
 The proceeds from the sale of the bonds will re used TOT the ad- d;tion of several new rooms D the Chase Creek building whioh is in a very congesteI condition kindergarten instruction in North and South Clifton and Chase Creek will also be provided for and a certain amount would he used for the remJeal of bowldefs and loose rock above the gram laar school in South Clifton in or dei to safeguard the lives of the pupils
 A notice of the election has been avertised and is called for the 3l day CT -,-2rca at the gram mar school building in South Clifton. Nc c'2-s.on will be held on the same date that the annual election for trustee is held 0. A. RisGon being the retiring member this year: No definite an nouncement of candidates has as yet been made but it is under stood that there are several who have been mentioned for the posi- ton. MT. Risdon having stated that he will not again be a can didate.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
DOINGS IF WEEK AT THE COURT
 HOUSE
BootIeggers Given Heavy Sentences New Trials Denied Two on Liquor Charges

The trial of the case of the State of Arizona vs. M. Cortejana, on a bottlegging charge, was resumed on Tuesday morning. After being out several hours the jury disagreed and were dismissed by Judge Laine.
 A divorce has been granted Mae Robertson from Martin Robertson on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
 A verdict was rendered in favor of the plaintiff in the case of The Ari- zona Copper Co. vs. Francisco Villes- cas, which involved the possession of mining property.
 Motion for a new trial in the case of the State vs. Francisco Porras was denied.
 Motion for new trial in the case of the State vs. Tirso Sandoval was also denied
 Francisco Porras was sentenced to a term of one year and three months on the charge of bootlegging.
 Tirso Sandoval was sentenced to from three to six years on the charge of illicit liquor selling.
 Maria Perales was appointed ad- ministratrix of the estate of M. Per ales. Bond was placed at $1400.
 In the case of Wade Hampton vs Bruton. judgment was awarded the plaintiff in the sum of $1250, interest of $106, and attorneys fees amount ing to $135.60.
 Miguel Arellano has brought di- vorce proceedings against Petra Con- zales de Arellano, on the charge of desertion.
 Marriage licenses issued this week are as follows: Bonifacio Salas and T Palentine Romo, Bernardo Guernez and Juana Cortez, Camilo Hernandez and Felipa Ramirez, Jose Miramen- tos, and Soledad de Mese, Toribio Juarez and Refugio Sanchez.
 Justice Court.
 Bias Perez was arraigned this week on the charge of adultery on com plaint of his wife. The woman fin ally decided to sue for divorce and asked that the criminal charge against her husband be dismissed
 Miguel Marquez was given thirty days by Justice Address for vagrancy.
 A chauffeur on one of the auto stage lines was arrested on the charge of carrying a gun, officers having taken .3S calibre Smith & Wesson from him. The hearing at this date had not been set.
 Justice Address performed two mar riage ceremonies this week the con tracting parties being Jose Mira mentos and Soledad de Mesa and Toribio Juarez and Refugia San chez.
 Early Wednesday morning the sheriff's office took into custody a party of seven joy riders who were drunk and disorderly and whose chauffeur was burning up the streets at a clip far exceeding the speed limit. Five of the party will be tried at Metcalf It is understood that a vagrancy charge is pending against several of the party and they may be asked to remove to other parts.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
VILLA BANDITS
 ARE ARRAIGNED AT DEFINING

DEFINING, N. M, Feb. 21.-The twenty-one Villa bandits captur- ed by the Pershing expedition and held for murder in connec- 1 tion with the Columbus raid, 1 were given a hearing here today before E.. B. McKeese, United States Commissioner Special Agents E. B. Stone and H. M Diaz, of the United States depart ment of agriculture also were present.
 The prisoners, six of whom were Villa lieutenants, pleaded not guilty and were bound over to the federal grand jury in the sum of $5,00O In default of bond, they were placed in GUS tody of United States Marshal. A. H. Hudspeth.
 The court house during the ex- animation was heavily guarded by a detail of the Twenty-fourth United States infantry and many armed deputies. The Mexicans, clad in blue overalls, stood in long line the entire length of the court room while the complaint was read. Many carried gunny sacks containing their belong ings.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
JAMES DOUGLAS MAKES GIFT
 TO THE MINING INSTITUTE

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-A gift of $100,000 to the library of the American Institute of Mining En gineers in this city from James Douglas of Arizona, was announc ed tonight at the annual dinner of the organization.
 Herbert C. Hoover, chairman of the commission for the relief of Belgium, one of the speakers, was elected tC honorary member ship. After telling of the work accomplished in Belgium by the commission, MT. Hoover said. While an army of two and haif million st ldie.s could not plant it's flag n the hearts of cen million Be.g;a1s, we feel certain ti.at the American flag has been planted there with the worz of oi,r thirty engineers"
 Production of potash in the United States has been greatly accelerated as a direct result of the European war, R. J. Wysor, superintendent of blast furnaces of the Bethlehem Steel company, informed delegates. He asserted that soaring prices have been a keen incentive to research and industrial development.
 Dr. Wysor asserted that pot ash may be reclaimed as a profit able byproduct of pig iron, fact not generally known
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
MRS. BRYAN ENTERTAINs

Mrs. Jesse Bryan entertained a Humber of ladies on Wednesday af- ternoon in honor of Mrs. Baine, of Mankato, Minn., who is visiting her daughter, Miss Sarah Baine. The time was pleasantly spent in needle work and conversation after which delightful refreshments were served Those who enjoyed Mrs. Bryan's hos pitality were Mesdames Spann, Fitz- gerald, Jones, Futile, McDowell, Laney, Whipple, Anderson, Perry, Backstein. The out of town guests were Mrs. Baine, of Mankato, Minn., Mrs Frehse, of Iowa., Mrs. Dexter, of Deming, N. M, and Mrs. Fitz of
 - Mrs. Bryan was assist ed by Mrs. Pringle and Mrs. Perry. The favors for the occasion were cut flowers
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
Visiting Dauahter-

Mrs. Chas. Mack arrived in Cliff ton this week and will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Abraham for several weeks. Mrs. Mack has been spending the past five months in Brazil, having left Clifton last Sep tember. In returning she was twen- ty-one days on the water from Rio de Janeiro and on both the going and return trips had a most exciting voy- age. The ship upon which she left and also the one upon which she re- turned were later sunk by submarines and during both voyages the ships up on which she was a passenger were repeatedly chased by submarines, making life on the ocean dangerous as well as exciting. Mrs. Mack is fortunate in reaching this country safely and her friends in Clifton, of whom she has many, will rejoice with her in her safe arrival.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
County Attorney Hugh Foster, @

County Attorney Hugh Foster, of Gila county, demonstrated that future violators of the prohibition amend ment will be dealt with in an uncom- promising manner. When the case of Juan Holguin, accused of shipping liquor concealed in trunk into the state, was called in the superior court, the prosecutor moved the dis missal of the complaint, as the mat ter was to be taken up in the federal courts. If convicted, the defendant in case of this nature will receive term in federal prison, accompan- jed by a stiff fine
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
Masquerade Ball Grand Success

The Masquerade ball given at the Princess Theatre on Thursday night of this week by Miss Florence \. . Grimes, was a grand success. The hall was filled with "maskers'' of all kinds and many spectators. The first prize was awarded to Miss Net tie Smith and Arthur Murry, represent ing "coons." Bob Christman, of Mo renci, won the second prize, repre- senting Weary Willie.' Billy Tate walked off with the booby prize, repre- senting Charlie Chaplin" The dance lasted until a late hour, when all departed for home saying they had the time of their life.'
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
Will Demonstrate studebaker-

Harry Solomon, of the Solomon Com mercial company, at Solom onville, will arrive at the Clifton Hotel this after noon where he will make his head quarters Saturday and Sunday. While here he will demonstrate the 1918 model Studebaker 6-cylinder automo- piles, both touring car and roadster. Those contemplating the purchase of a machine would do well to have MT. Solomon show them the good points of the car which he is representing before purchasing. 1tc
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23

James H. Collins, one of the fore most investigators of market condi- tions in this country, will be sent to Phoenix, arriving there about Feb ruary IS, to spend about a year mak- ing a scientific survey of the needs of the Salt river valley with regard to proper marketing of it's products. MT. Collins is sent by the federal government, this being the initial ef- fort of this comprehensive type un- dertaken by the department of agri- culture.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
Representing New corneIia-

MT. Sykes, of the firm of Ferguson & Sykes, of Douglas, Arizona, is in the Clifton-Morenci district this week in the interests of the New Corne1ia Exploration company. MT. Sykes ex- poets to remain in the district for the next month where he will exploit the merits of the company which is lecat- ed at Ajo. He will later have news of special interest to the public in these columns concerning the con- pany which he is representing.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
Back from Indian Hot Springs

D-o1> II oIIr IIIe1I@II 'IOt OF5I IIISS-
 l.. M. Smith, better known as Boomerang" has returned from the Indian Hot Springs where he has been for the past two months doing some exterior and interior decorating on the hotel at the famous resort. He states that the place is being won dsrfully improved and put in excel lent condition by Henry Hill, the present owner, and that when the i'm provements are completed the Springs will rank second to none in Arizona as a health and rIaasC-e resort.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23

Professor Willis, director of the state bureau of mines, attended the annual banquet of the Phoenix Cham Der of Commerce this week. MT. Willis is an all-round booster for Ari- zona.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
probably

Henry Ashurst is probably the youngest legislator who has ever been appointed chairman of the ways and means committee in any state of the union. He is but forty-two years of age and is the leader of the Arizona democracy. He is bril- liant young man and is bound to sue ceed .-Mohave Miner
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-23
Many Operations-

Several operations of a minor char acter have been performed during the past week at the local hospitals. Among those to be operated upon for adenoids were Bessie Stephens and Florence McPheeters. Mrs. Bob Ma son came down from Metcalf the first of the week and also underwent an operation for the removal of her ton sils. All are reported as doing nicely.