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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

Gusum Borglum, who is making special investigation of the aircraft situation at the personal instigation of President Wilson, seems to have what the first syllable of his first name implies. In his reports he used no white wash brush, but calls things by their proper names, and says the matter ,''calls for criminal in vestigation, and the worst blemish on all our war record "He names the Aircraft Board, Chief Signal Officer Squier and ring of air craft manufacturers as the culprits. Nearly a billion dollars has been squandered without the delivery of single serviceable machine. The report shows that chiefs of departments were betrayed by subordinates and the government has been preyed upon by vulures in the name aircraft manufacturers, who have been guilty of huge profteering Yes, this investigator seems to have been properly christened
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
COURT CORRIDOR
 CULLINGS CAUGHT
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(Continued from Page 1.) a deserter of the Greenlee registrants. Jesus Gomez was arrested as a de serter at Stafford last week, and de livered to the military authorities at Camp Cody, who will dispose of his case as such.
 Real Estate Transfers.
 J. S. Welch ct ux to A. T. Gray, 20. 98 acres of land in Sec. 29, Twp. 8-S., range 32-E. G. & S. R. B. & M., also three and one-haIf shares of the capital stock of the Model Canal com pany, consideration $10.
 Mrs. Gerarda Castro to Mrs. Mag. gie Smith, lots 6 and ', blk :, Pat. terson's addition to Clifton, consider. ation $500.
 Wm. Agar to Wm. Patterson, un. divided half interest in lot 26, blk 1, Henry Hills addition to Clifton, con. sideration $10.
 B. H. Cauthen and husband, Wm. L. Cauthen, to Tom Edwards, ct al, 10 acres in sec. 29, twp. S-S., range 32- E., G. & s. R. B. & M., also two shares of capital stock of Valley Canal company, consideration s7,OO0.
 Bills of Sales Filed.
 Following transfers of personal property have been recorded in the Recorders office the past week:
 Enrique Sanches to Benacio Con. zales, building situated on A. c. lot No. B-36, Metcalf, consideration, $130 George Webster ct al to Adam
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

Sleiger, one-third interest in all horses and cattle under certain brands rang ing in Greenlee county, consideration $1.
 Thomas l.. Stockton, guardian of the estates of Gilbert and Ernest Stockton, minors, to Adam Sleiger, all cattle belonging to the estate of said minors now ranging in Greenlee coun- ty, brands specified, consideration, $5,7OO.
 Hercules Villanpando to Jose Sanchez, building situated on lot F-27 Metcalf, consideration $225. J. c. Jackson to Eco. Recotti, build ing on D. c. lot B-132, Morenci, con- sideration $1,200.
 Eco. Recotti to Thomas F. Alvarez, half interest in building situated on P.ID. lot 132, consideration $500. Saturino Sanlander to Ippoleto
 Cascarelli, building situated on A. c. lot 25, Metcalf, consideration $500. Notice of Location Mining Claims c. S. Phillips, notice of location of Lone Star mine, seven miles from Ash Peak on Old Lode road in Green lee county.
 J. c. Bartlett, notice of location of eleven claims on Copper Mountain, 2 1-2 miles southwest of Morenci, same to be known as Crown Mines
 numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, z, 8, g, 10 and Il.
 Ed Elrage notice of mining claim
 in Ash Springs district. Mortgages Released.
 State Bank of Metcalf to Charles
 M. Simon; First National Bank of Clifton to Adam Sleiger.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
LAYMEN IN THE PULP1Ts.

A few years ago there was movement starte for lay sermons in most pulpits of the lan.., but recently the custom has fallen into disuse At the time this practice was put in vogue to get and practical religious ideas, applying the practical sides of life to religious affairs, CT applying religious affairs to every day matters. During these lay sermons the ministers were interested auditors. It was not for the purpose of filling vacant pulplts. The idea was good one, and much practical beneficial results were obtained. It IS not ap- parent why the custom has been abandoned.
 But why not revive the custom? Aside from the reasons that called the practice into being in the past there is another potent nec essity for its revival At this time the govern ment has called so many of its ministers into the army, to act as chaplains, and spiritual ad- visers to the soldiers, many pulpits in the land are vacant and calls are not answered. In Clifton alone there are two vacant pulplts ln the five churches, and it is presumed that simi- lar conditions exist in most other localities where young preachers have held charges
 Clifton has able laymen who could fill these pulpits each Sunday to the edifcation of the congregations, as well as spiritual benefit to the laymen.
 ? Aside from the several times when Sup erintendent Davis of the public schools, filled the pulpits of the Baptist and Presbyterian churches these lay sermons have not been in evidence. The Copper Era believes the sug- gestion is worthy of consideration by the churches whose pastors are engaged in other fields of labor, and if put into practice will re- down to the good of the community at large, and the churches and laymen individually.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

Alleging wilful fraud and malfeasance in office Maxwell McNutt, attorney for Thomas J. Mooney, now awaiting sentence of death on a murder charge, filed motion last Saturday before Judge Franklin A. Griffin to set aside the entire proceedings against Mooney, and that the condemned man be granted a new trial. Judge Griffin took the matter under ad- visement. The motion at least served to give Mooney a respite, he would have been sen fenced last Saturday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

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 clothing the U they before constantly frequently with the Whn bak?" Another sitting by who said:
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
We'll. Greenlee is not so small.

We'll, Greenlee is not so small. While oher counties of Arizona are striving to raise it's quota Greenee comes to the rescue of the state and doubles hers. But there IS situated in Greenlee the town of Morenci, whose pa trio.isn cannot be quelled, and which IS c;.n- 'agious, as Clifton got busy mad put her q;ota over the top. multiplied by two and then some. Instead of the measly little suM of $212500 Greenlee Just made it half million to be safe.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
Dollar silver is now reality. In antici

Dollar silver is now reality. In antici- patton of the bill recently introduced in con- gress establishing dollar per ounce for the white metal becoming law, the director of the mint has formulated an agreement with silver producers to sell their product at the dollar rate. Those in touch with the situation see the return of former high levels for the price of this metal, and the final remonetiza- ton of silver It is predicted that its rise will be phenomenal, and $1.30 is not improbable in the near future. With silver selling at the rise of $1, and copper around the soc mark, the future of the west looks most promising.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

Judge Lyman of the Superior Court of Maricopa county, handed down decision last Saturday which is of considerable importance to the public. His ruling is to the effect that when two or more parcels of land are render cd Jointly the county treasurer is compelled to accept taxes due parcel of the land without paying the whole sum, where the property is of equal value, without the same being assessed separately.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
The call for the Mooney strike, which was

The call for the Mooney strike, which was threatened for the first of May, was withdrawn by Thomas J. Croaff, president of the State Federation of Labor of Arizona. Many who are acquainted with Croaff expressed surprise at his calling the strike as he is regarded as a conservative and patriotic American. But why should miners obey the orders of leaders such as these who call strikes when the men have pledged their honor to support the gov ernment, at any other time when there is no real grievance? Strikes, at best. are costly institutions for the laboring man.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

Off to Michigan After Prisoner
 Sheriff Slaughter left last Monday for Port Huron, Michigan, where he goes for Miguel Munos, the Mexican wanted here for the murder of an other Mexican in Morenci in 1916, who was nabbed in the Michigan city last week. MT. Slaughter will return via Camp Kearney and visit the Clifton boys at that camp before coming home.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
GLOBE scoUTs JOIN VIcTo-
 RY GARDEN DRIVE.

When 1t comes to real inter est and actual action fn the mat ter of Victory Gardening the Boy Scouts of the Glebe-Miami district have jumped into the game with . whirlwtnd enthusi- asm that spells success from the start and are setting an example of patriotic effort worthy of em- ulation.
 Under the leadership of Scout Master A. O. Jones. these boys, 100 strong, actuated by the ap- peal of the Food Administration for greater production have started in to farm 25 acres of ground at Wheatfields, some 14 niles from Globe. Here bar racks are being erected and regular summer camp will be set up in June. In the mean lime the scouts are being taken to their farm twice a week in auto -busses. All this has been made possible by the co-opera- ion and backing of loyal cor porations. and individuals.
 All kinds of garden truck will be raised on this plot. The fin est grades of seeds have been furnished by the University of Arizona and the boys have the advice of J. R. Sandige and oth- CT agricultural experts. vege- tables raised will be marketed in . special Boy Scouts market to be installed at Globe.
 The Victory Garden move ment. which was planned as . war measure to utilize back yards and vacant lots in the towns and cities is receiving good support in many Arisona towns. It is in line with the general aim of the Food Admin istration to increase production.
 The farmer as we'll as the city dweller should realize that ev- cry pound of food produced over the normal will release . pound of food for the allies and for our forces at the front.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03
Judge sawtelle of the Federal Court, last

Judge Sawtelle of the Federal Court, last Thursday converted Phoenician into patriotic citizen w. A. Fadler, Phoenix capitalist was on trial for uttering seditious language During the trial the defendant ask ed permission to be allowed to go out and purchase Liberty Bonds. The request was granted, and 5000 was invested in Bonds. After which the court sentenced Fadler to pay fine of $5, ,000 and to serve five years in the Leavenworth prison. Sixteen others were given sentences of imprisonments and fines on the same day. The combined sentences amount ed to twelve years, eleven months and thirteen days.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

A bunch of rich slackers over in a Kan sas town were denied permission to organize national bank This shows that Uncle Sam is in dead earnest about winning the war, and has watchful eye on the rich bond stacker, no less than the poor draft stacker. You owe duty to your government, and if you are too old to fight your money must fight for you.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

When asked how long the war will last9 The answer of General Wood is the same as that on the lips of every patriotic American: ''Until we win. ''
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-03

Ex-Governor Thomas B. Campbell amour his candidacy for governor on the Republi- can ticket.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
MISS M|LAM TO Be
LUNCHEON SPEAKER

Miss Ava B. Milan. dean of home
economics at the Oregon Agricul-
tural college will give the address
at the Chamber OF Commerce lunch
con at noon, Monday. May "a.
Miss Milan is recognized over
the state as one of the women In
Oregon who accomplishes big things.
Since Miss Milan has been in charge
OF home economics at the Oregon
Agricultural college she has built up
the department until it ranks first
among the home economics schools
of the country. Miss Milan is also
state chairman of the home eco
Monies division of federal clubs of
Oregon.
II is In her caresity as state chair
man OF the home economics work Of
the food administration that Miss
Milan comes to southern Oregon.
The Josephine county home eco
nomics committee meets In the court
house, Monday morning with Miss
Turley and Miss Mccormick.
Miss Milan has message that
will be Of interest to all men and
women of the community
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
PUBLIC OFFICIALS PUZZLED ~
TO EXTRAORDINARY ACTION
ON PART or MEXICO
U, S, MAY BECOME INVOLVED
IL II believed That Active German
Propaganda IL Stirring Up Trouble
In tho Southern Republic

Mexico City. May 2b.--Thc Mexi-
can government has severed diplo-
matte relations with Cuba and the
Mexican representative has been re-
called. The sending OF n new Mcsi.
can representative TO Cuba viii be
deferred for an indefinite time.
Mexican ofiiclals explain that this
action Is due TO the fact that Cuba
In In war and will be forced to die
tate measures that would affect Mex.
lean interests In many instances and
therefore the Mexican representa-
tive would be forced 10 make repre-.
sentationS TO the Cuban government
which would be useless and would
restrict the liberty OF action OF Cuba.
a friendly nation which now Is In an
AFFLICTED situation"
The ofiicials az Washington are
puzzled concerning the action that
Mexico has taken. II N not known
Just what Mexico hopes to accom-.
plish by this. but II Ia believed that
the Mexicans are expressing their
displeasure at the Withholding OF
snEar and other supplies. There ia
no precedent for a nation breaking
relations with another nation In or
der to remain friendly. but Il would
ordinarily lead to a war action
against Cuba. The matter IL SER
ious one and concerns the United
States.
II may mean the foreshadowIng
OF the breaking of diplomatic rcla-
tions with the United States. Some
believe that Mexico IL hunting for a
pretext to do this and Is being en-
couraged by German propaganda
there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
TEAM NO. 6 SECURES
BIG RED CROSS CHECK

There has been considerable good
natured rivalry between the Red
Cross team captains as to the excel
lence OF the members on the various
teams. each one claiming to have the
best bunch Of workers. c. A. Wine
trout. captain OF Team No. s. now
states 1t as definite fact that his
team is far superior to any of the
others and yesterday exhibited as
proof Red Cross check for s106
which had been secured by Elmer
Balsiger from @. e. whitman Of
Portland. representative OF the Du
Pont Powder company for the Pa
cifc coast, who was in the city on
business. Two per cent OF the earn
ings on the common stock Of the Du
pont company is given to the Red
Cross and this check represented Mr..
Willman's per cent. This amount
brought the subscription for team
No. s to nearly s1.100.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
ALIEN TROOPS TO
GET CITIZENSHIP

Camp Lewis, Wash. May 25.--In-
stead OF the usual Ave years II will
take 40 minutes for an alien. enemy
or friend, In the army to become a
citizen OF the United States under
the plan announced today for in.
ducting Camp Lewis soldiers into cit
izenship under a recent law enacted
by congress.
There are 5.l99 alien soldiers at
Camp Lewis and II will take an or
ganized force of "a soldier clerks
to carry out the process, They will
be inducted into citizenship. one
company at time. Beginning on
Monday morning at $50. company
commanders will accompany their
organizations to the depot brigade
library, where examinations will be
held. One other officer must accom-
pany the commander and the appli-
cant to the duty naturalization CON-
missioner.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
PICNICKERs TO
GATHER sPHAGNUM MOSS

Bellingham, WASH. May 25.--A
way has been discovered whereby
city-weary persons can conscien.
tiously take their week end trips to
the woods and mountains without
feeling they are wasting valuable
time that might be put to good use
in helping to win the war Hereaf-
ter Sunday picnickers from Belllng-
ham. at least, will be asked to hunt
for sphagnum moss while spending
the day in the woods. Whatcom
county has been asked to supply 10,-
900 sphagnum moss dressings for
the Red Cross, and George II. Bacon,
chairman OF the local Red Cros COM
has hit on this plan Of facili-
ating collections of the needed ar
ticle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
SECRETARY OF WAR BAKER
SENDS DRAFT OF PROPOSED
BILL TO CONGRESS
100000 MORE MADE ELIGIBLE
Object Of Measure, Says Baker, II
To Release Young Troops for
Front Lne Service

washington. May 25.--Another
move toward full utilization Of the
country's man power was made to-
day when Secretary Baker sent 10
congress the draft Of bill proposing
to raise the maximum age limit for
voluntary enlistment In the army
from 40 to So years. All men over
40 so enlisted would be assigned to
non-combatant service.
In q letter to Speaker Clark, AK
Ing that the bill be pushed. Secre-
tary Baker said:
Every man above the age OF 20
years who is enlisted in non combat
ant branches Of the service will
make available for duty with the
line troops a man within the pre-
scribed age limit for all troops.
Many men whose long experience
80 "s~>aAonaSo ouu oktA5au5 Will mako
them particularly valuable to the
various stan corps and departments
may be thus secured instead OF
younger men without such exper-
fence and the efficiency Of the STAG
corps and the departments thus will
be increased"
There probably are 1900. 900 men
between the ages Of 40 and SIS, and
many thousands Of them already at
tested their desire to serve by bonn.
harding the department with appli-
cations. While the great majority Of
the men in this class undoubtedly
will be restrained from enlisting by
family and business ties. the number
at liberty to join the colors is ex-
pected to be more than suficient to
meet the purpose in view.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
SOLDIERS GET
REDUCED FARE
McAdoo Makes II Possible for Boys
Serving Uncle Sam to Como Home
On Furioughs

Washington. May 25.-soldiers
and sailors on furlough and travel
Ing at their own expense. will be
given special passenger rates Of
about one cent a mile. under an or
der Issued today by Director General
McAdoo to become effective as soon
as necessary forms are printed and
distributed. probably within two
weeks. This fare will be allowed by
ticket agents on presentation OF a
certificate from the commanding Of
fcer
The plan. arranged to make II
easier for soldiers and sailors to
visit their homes before going over
seas, has been proposed by a resolu.
tion pending In congress. It will ap-
ply alike to officers and enlisted men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
IS AMERICANS PERISH
WHEN CRUISER IS SUNK
Armed Ship is Sunk by German U-Boat While Making Its
Way to Front With l. 5. Soldiers Who Are Believed
to Have Been Killed by thrush Of Water

was not sighted before the torpedo
struck.
Most OF the men aboard we're In
their hammocks when the explosion
occurred amldships. The soldiers
showed no panic.
They fell calmly into line and
awaited orders. When II was seen
that the Moldavia was settling down.
all on board were taken OF by the
escortIng ships.
The men lost all OF their belong
Ings but we're supplied with new
clothing at the different naval ports,
where they were taken.
II Is believed that the American
soldiers missing from the Moldav,s
we're sleeping on the bottom deck
and were overtaken by the great in
rush OF water, after the explosion.
when they we're trying to reach the
main deck. The vessel was struck
below the bridge. She steamed ahead
for some time after being struck.
and at first It was hoped the water
tight compartments would enable
her to reach port
Survivors agreed that the Molda-
via was torpedoed. and not mined.
Ono aaaman aatd.
we we're proceeding up the chan
mel bound for an English port early
Thursday morning. The weather was
fine and there was bright moon
light We felt the explosion amid
ships. The ship had been struck Just
below the bridge. but we could see
no submarine. There were some de-
stroyers conveying us and they at
once scattered around In search OF
the submarine. Only one torpedo
was fred.
When II was realized that we
should have to abandon the ship, the
destroyers came alongside to take
of the troops"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
STANDARDIZED SUITS
SOON FOR BR|TA|NS

London. Apr. az tCorrespon-
dence OF the Associated Pressl 49,
England's wartime standard shoes
for men are to be followed room. IL
Ia announced, by ready-made stand.
ard suits OF clothes These are to
be In serges and tweeds and will be
sold at tho equivalent OF about $40
for the nrsi grade OF material and
at less than SIS for the second.
Serge. both black and blue. Will
also be available for the making OF
suits to measure. No standard tweed
suits will be made to measure.
From 10000 to 100000 suits
are expected to be on sale during
June. July and August. Cloths and
clothing, apart from the standard
lied materials. will continue to hc
available at the regular prices last
rs other shoes. besides the wartime
shoes. are 10 he had.
The plan OF supplying clothing to
civilians at moderate prices has
been worked out by department
OF the war Office. known as the board
OF control Of wool textile production.
What IA called doubled purpose"
cloth Is being produced In an un-
dyed state. II will be dyed khnki
FOR military uniforms. or In colors
suitable for civilian wear, according
to requirements.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
COMMITTEES CONCERNED ONLY
WITH IA POLLETTE's SPEECH

Washington. May 25. Senator
pomerene, chairman OF the commit.
tee for investigating l.aFollette'A
speech In ~. Paul last September In
formed the Associated Press today
that the committee has not concern
ed Itself with the press reports OF
the speech, which had been the sub
ject OF controversy. but Is only con.
cerned to know what the speech was,
an delivered, and the truth and pur-
pose OF the statements therein.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
ROOF FIRE SATURDAY

\ roof blaze called out the fire
d 'artnent at I o'clock last night
to the residence of DR.. Walker at
North Fourth and Evelyn. The doc
tor with garden hose was the first
on the scene closely followed by the
department chemical apparatus. The
fire was extinguished after hole
had been burned through the roof.
1t is supposed that a spark from the
chimney started the fire. Young
Robert ingalls,, who was passing the
house, was the first to discover the
hlr7e and gave the alarm.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
NATIONS R. c. QUOTA
HAS Been REACHED

Washington, May 25.-The Red
Cross war fund passed the $780,
100000 mark Saturday. 1t is very
possible that the quota will be
doubled before the drive ends.
Reports told how a wave OF in
dignation, sweeping across the ma
tion with the news OF the latest
bombing exploits of the Germans in
France. had played great part in
Friday and Saturday the
most successful days Of the cam
paign.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-26
CRESCENT CITY BILL
(. IS PASSED BY SENATE

o. s. Blanchard received a tele-
gram from George Keller today Civ
Ing the news that the Crescent City
harbor has passed the senate.
The local representatives are now
trying to get assurance that the rail-
road will be completed. so that defi-
mite arrangements concerning the
appropriation can be made.