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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
Conscientious cuss.

"Enos Dubblehook is the most con.
scientious gent in town." related the
landlord of the Petunla tavern. ''The
other evening the fellers here in the
office were telling funny stories, and
EnOs got off one about a drunken man
meeting a ghost. He strung the yarn
out quite a distance, and then, after he
had got through and we had all laughed
politely, he recollected that a drunken
man always says Hicr And so, as he
wanted to be perfectly accurate, he told
the whole story owe again, putting in
the missing hlccoughs at the proper I'm.
tervals. 1 sometimes think that with
n little different education EnOs would
have made n first-class German spy
Kansas CRY Star.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
ROBERT W. SPEER DEAD
w. r. r. MILLS SUCCEEDS TO
MAYORS CHAIR.
Executives Last Words Were Con.
eernlna the UpbuildIno Of Denver
and Coordination In War Work.
western Newspaper Union News. Services.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver, May 15.-Robert Walter
Speer, mayor OF Denver, died at 3
o'clock Tuesday afternoon Of pneu-
monia at his home, 800 Humboldt
street, and the tolling Of the bells in
the Immaculate Conception and st.
Johns cathcdrals conveyed the first
knowledge Of his death to the citizens
Of, Denver.
Not rntil an hour before he died did
he lose con5ciousncss-and until that
time his mind was trained on the
problems of the city he loved. Also
On the question which had been clos
est to his heart, one on which he
spent great thought-how his city
could more effectively aid the nation
in winning the war. For an hour be-
fore he became unconscious he insist
ed on talking with those at his bedside
on these matters.
In spite of his weakness, still refus-
ing to admit that death could con-
quer, he discussed plans he had
formed fully, and those which we're in
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24

complete, for carrying on his work Of
city building. To his cousin, ]. Frank
Adams, who sat with Mrs. Speer, and
V. L. %Chucovich, a friend of many
years, his last words were concerning
the many matters which have been in
his hands for a closer cooperation
with the government service on the
part Of Denver, and a coordination OF
the city's best energies and minds for
war work.
Then he closed his eyes. From that
time on he gradually grew weaker,
his heart refusing to respond to the
stimulation administered by his ply
stefan, who had been with him con-
stantly since Sunday, when pneu-
monia claimed him as a victim. Death
came TO him in easy form, painless.
Mr.. Speer was 60 years old. He
had been weeks at his desk, long
hours each day. Contracting a severe
cold, he had refused the urgent pleas
of his friends to go to his home. The
strain Of the burdens of city govern.
ment and his illness Slapped his
strength and left him little with
which to- combat the ravages Of the
dread disease.
AS the word went speeding from Of
flee to office and store to store, men
of business and the professions voiced
a sorrow that bespoke the feeling
with which Mr.. Speer was held in
Denver.
The body of the mayor now rests
In his home. Interment will be in
Paramount cemetery and, in all prob
ability, eventually the citizens Of DEN
yer will erect a mausoleum as their
tribute to the man.
At city hall municipal employees
cried openly when they were told.
Monday had been set for the mayors
return to his desk to take up again
the work into which he had, since his
reelection two years ago, thrown all
his energies. That work now must be
taken up by w. F. R. Mills, manager
Of parks, who automatically becomes
mayor. He will carry out, 1t is said,
the policies Mr.. Speer held, and con-
tinue the great works of improvement
he had started.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
WE'LL SEND AS MANY ACROSS AS
WE HAVE SHIPS, DECLARES
PRESIDENT WILSON.
MUST WIN WORTHILY
PRESIDENT OPENS GREAT RED
CROSS DRIVE IN NEW YORK
ADDRESS.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.


New York.-To win the war the
United States is determined to set no
restrictions on the number of men to
be sent to France, President Wilson
declared here Saturday night, May 1s,
In a speech reaffirming the purpose of
America to set no limit on it's effort.
AS many men will go overseas as
ships can be found to carry them, the
President said, after referring to state
ments that have been made that s.
BOO, 900 should so.
The United States, he said, will not
be diverted by insincere talk Of peace
from the Teutonic powers. Their pro
posals, he declared, spring from a de-
sire to have a free hand in the east.
The speech was made in opening
the American Red Cross drive for a
second 800, 000, 900 war fund.
The President was given a great
demonstration when he entered the
Metropolitan Opera House, and was
introduced by Cleveland H. Dodge.
Before the speaking began the
Opera House chorus, conducted by
Giulio SETH, sang the national an
thems Of France, Italy, Great Britain
and the United States.
The President was preceded. by
Henry p. Dawson, chairman If the
Red Cross, who spoke of the work OF
the organization. Mr.. Dawson re.
ferred to the President as the leading
figure of the world.
IL introducing the President, Mr.,
Dodge said that the President had
asked for the privilege" Of marching
In the days parade, when none of the
committee had dared" to invite him
The President, Mr.. Dodge declared
is the spokesman Of all the great spir'
itual forces of the world.
The President started speaking by
saying he did not come to New York
to tell of the work of the Red Cross
but to tell what IL think it all means
There are two duties with which
we are face to face" he said. 1.-THE
first duty is to win the war. The
second is to win it greatly and
Worthily."
Il have heard men say" said he
that W must put 100000 men in
France. Why limit it to that number
Every ship shall go on every voyage
with every man and all the supplies il
ear carry"
The crowd arose and cheered when
he said,'"I an here to stand by Rus.
STA as well as France"
II summon you to the comradeship
! summon you in this next week to
say how much and how sincerely and
how unanimously you sustain the
heart of the world" said the Presi
dent in closing.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
Million Tons Of ships Completed.

Notwithstanding first million tons
Of ships completed and delivered to
the United States government under
the direction of the shipping board
have been put on the high seas to help
defeat Germany. A total Of 159 YES
sells Of 1,10S,6 21 tons was completed up
to May IL, according to statistics com
piled by experts of the shipping board.
Since Jan. 1 more than half Of the to-
tai tonnage, 667 1896, has been deliver
ed, and the monthly totals have shown
a steady increase.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
JAMES GORDON BENNETT DEAD.
Noted New York Publisher Passed
Away In France.

Beaulieu, France.-James Gordon
Bennett, proprietor Of the New York
Herald. died May IA, after having been
unconscious for two days. Mr.. Ben
nett's last words before relapsing in
to Inconsistencies were in relation to
his newspaper interests. Mrs. Bennett
was with her husband when he died.
Upon the death of his father, the
younger Bennett, then just past 30
year, inherited the largest newspaper
fortune accumulated by any American
publisher up to that time.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
Five Children Burned to Death

Silver City, N. M,-Five children OF
Thomas Pinson, a ranchman living
five miles east of here, were burned
to death in a fire which destroyed the
Pinson home. OF six children alone
in the house, Levi, aged 9, who had
gone to the we'll for a drink, was the
only n to survive. Those who per-
ished were Bertha, aged 10; Eva, 10;
George, 6. and Alice and Mary. 3-year-
old twins. An exploding lamp is be-
Ieved to have caused the fire.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24

and advise all ailing women 70 try
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and I will guarantee they viii
derive great benefit from it"-Mrs.
FRANK FITZGERALD, Is N. l1st Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa
There are thousands Of women every
where in Mrs. Ftzgerald's condition,
suffering from nervousness, backache,
headaches, and other symptoms of .
functional arrangement II was o
grateful spirit for health restored which
led her TO write this letter 20 that other
women may benefit from her experiences.
and find health a. she has done.
For suggestions Ia regard t0your con-
dition write Lydia 3. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn, Mass. The result Of their
40 years experience is at your service.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
FARMERS ARE WORKING HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before.
For all these workers the frequent use OF
Aliens Foot Ease, the a~ntiseptiO powder to
be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the
fOot-bath, increases their efficiency and in.
sures needed physical comfort. 1t takes the
Friction from the Shoe, freshens the feet,
and prevents tired, aching and Sltstered feet.
Women everywhere are constant users Of
Aliens Foot=Ease. Don't get foot sore, get
Aliens Foot=Ease. Sold by dealers every.
where, 25c.-AdV.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
SEIZE 500 IN slNN FEM PLOT.

Most Of Chief conspirators Taken Into
Custody.
London.-Five hundred Sim Feiners
were arrested at various towns in Ire
land May Is, according to a Dublin dis
patch. Prof. Edward De Valera, presi-
dent of the Sim Feins; Arthur Crit
filth, founder Of the Sim Fem; Count
ess Markievicz, DIR. Dillon and William
Cocgrave, Sim Fem member of Par
lament for Kilkenny, were arrested.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
A literal Translation.

My brother while home from Gang
Grant told this incident that happened
recently in the camp. Two Of the boys
in his company were placed in the
guardhouse one morning and were
surprised to see each other.
One said, well, Mac, what you in
here fOr?"
"Why I'm in here on account of my
f~urlong.'
"YOu don't mean furlong; you mean
%furlOugh."
mo, l don't; 1 went too fur and /
stayed too long."-Exchange.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24

Deen IN bad health
and had several at
tacks Of
prostration until L.
seemed a. II the
organs In my whole
body we're worn
out / was finally
persuaded 10 try
Lydia Z. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Com
pound and e made
q well woman Of
me. ! can now do
AL 500 hNmmm-rwl~
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24

Moscow, May 20,-Musselmans and
~Bolshevik forces are engaged in a
deadly conflict at Baku, on the Cas-
plan sea. According to dispatches to
the Moscow newspapers, 1000 persons
have been killed and 5000 wounded.
Various parts Of the town, including
entire streets and the Persian bazaar,
are b urning.
Turkish regulars and Kurds, ad-
vancing in Persia, have occupied Soul
bulak and Ushnu, south of Lake Ur-
mia, according to newspaper dispatch
es from Tiflis.
A dispatch from Tabriz says that the
Turks objective is Enzeli, which will
become the central base from which
the British will be menaced in Meso-
potamia.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
BAKU FIRED, 1000 DEAD
German Forces Seize 5jorko Island In
Finland Gulf, Thirty Miles North
west Of Petrograd.

Petrograd, May 2O.-German troops
have occupied Bjorko. an island in the
Gulf of Finland south of Viborg, and
thirty miles northwest of Petrograd.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
NERVOUS
PROSTRATION
May be Overcome by Lydia.
E. PinEham's Vegetable
Compound -This
Letter Proves Il.

West Philadelphia, Pa--''During the
thirty years l have been married Ihavs
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-24
Skin Tortured
Babies Sleep
After CutiCura
SosP 2So. ointzsat IS and soc.

They will be the richest at the end
of this war who have given the most.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

teen boys and girls in khakl and Rcd Cross uniforms sang a patriotic 'ug under the direction of Miss Wilson and made a decided hit. An Irish Lit" by a number of Miss Lloyd's school children was also enjoyed and required an encore. On Wednesday evening, a number of the older stu d,.nts under Miss Schenciz Ganc-,G the "Miruet," beautiful da!te with ali in colonial costume and the number ' much appreciated. l.. A. Dunbar presided at the piano during tha even ing also and rendered numerous se- lections.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25
THE MoRENcI RED
 CROSS CARNIVAL

Surpassing all predictions of gen. erouS receipts, the Elils Red Cross Carnival closed its .dO,rs at midnight Wednesday after thres nights ses- eion in the Morenci Cl1b with tDe enormous amount of S3,a20 co to its credit. The carnival was given un- der the auspices of the Stray" Eiks of Morerci and Clifton Lodge No. 1174 directed by the Ways and Means Committee of the Morenci Branch Of 'be American Red Crosr. No less than twelve hundred perpln paid ad- mission during the three evenings and the total receipts speak for them g lives ss to the amount if money spent. Barring ncn, tta c;rniv.i was in T class all by itssIf for variety If attractions, getting full value for money spent wisely--aud best of all :h, perfect loyalty and harmony ttat ey isted among the r1any tireless workers during the three nights. To toost one attraction ani aot all would he unfair and it was found that none could have been eliminatel and satis fy everyone. Each night the Club was filled with peor,.s including many visitors from Clifton and Met calf. After paying admission, real rrney was changed for phoney money to be used any pllce in the l.uilding. First came the enchDada stand, fish pond, then the refreshmeEt room, beauty parlor, pop corn stand, country store, fancy work booth "J, tIe stage, roulette wheel with double rlaying space, crap table, manicure booth, household decorations. gold p.ece puach boards, Elk booth, candy sad cigar booth, Frank Martins real side show s,baby doll show, fortune teller, Bean guessing and punch | ards, candy and cigar stand, hit the I.aiser, crap table, old time bar. three strd poker tables and taro in the cen ter ct li:e two rooms :;nd downstairs l bcwing, billiards, and norl.
 The gambling devices were unusual attractions and playing space was al a premium most of the time. Max Juelg, of Clifton, was an untirins worker at the roulette wheel ant lacked only one thing to make it ,lik' the days of old-that IS the clt jingle as follows: Round she zoe. and round she goes,
 Where she'll stop nobody knows,
 But the Lord,
 And He won't tell.
 D. M. Cansler, chairman of tht Carnival, deserves much credit in tht management of the entire affair a: well as all the other heads of various committees who did their part tto make the Carnival such d wonderful success The Red Cross ladies work ei hard and stayed at their pcst' when the attractions over the place would have drawn them as well. Th' expenses are estimated at about $900 which will leave credit amountin. to $240O .O0.
 Numerous entertaining stunts wer' also enjoyed on Monday evening, thu Swift twin sisters gave a clever soni and dance. On Tuesday evening, six
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25
Hogwallow News DUNK B0TTS. Regular Correspondent
 By George Bingham

Nearly every town has merchant that uses a goose-quiH tooth-pick and does not advertise.
 Tobe Moseley says he will admit that snow is beautiful, though he would like to have it in real good photograph when his eyes want to feast on it.
 Slim Pickens says he'd hate to be a frog, especially when the pond is frozen over.
 Jefferson Potlocks' wagon broke down in the road near Rye Shraw the other day. The collapse did not come as a shock as the wagon had been in a declining condition for some time.
 If everybody would go to the stores when trade is dull they woud avoid the rush.
 r. Miss Fruzie Allsop don't see how the poets are going to get through the winter if they don't stop writing so much free verse.
 The Tickville jail has been empty for sometime past. The town mar shal has been busy doing something else; and, besides, he got discouraged. as nearly everybody he arrested would say they were not guilty. The Wild Onion school teacher yearns for a two-story school house so that she can take up the higher | branches os learning.
 | A train would never get anywhere if it fooled along and let the passen' gers talk to people standing in the i doorways along the route. | Atlas Peck says not many men will tolerate five or six pairs of sox of the | same collar. The public is suspicious of many things, an the report would straightway get current that he had but one pair.
 Sile Kildew says some days it ap pears that everybody is good, and then maybe the very next day some l thing will turn up to make it appear like a good per cent are bad.
 When the editor of the Tickville Tidings wants some right quiet place to concentrate his mind and think, he goes to the depot between trains.
 The conductor of the Tickville trair has suspended the train until the weather gets better. He
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

At meeting of Crescent Encamp- ment No. g I. O. O. F., on Wednes- day evening, January 9th the follow ing officers were installed: c. P., J. P. Hanson; H. F., F. c. Cocks; S. w., J. Pascoe; J. w., R. H, Eddy; Scribe, L.. E. Rice; Treas, J. Rose veare; Guide, R. J. Uren; I. S., Jas. Cooking; O. s., E. Thomas; 1st w., Robt. Cuthbertson; 2nd w., Albert AL len; 3rd w., E. c. Allen; 4th w., Wm. Cuthbertson; 1st c. of T., T. J. Hut chings; End G. of T., B. J. F1amank; P. c. F., F. J. Mitchell. At the con- clusion of the meeting a smoker was enjoyed and a general social time.
 Mrs. Gordon Fowler (nee Madge Armstrong; returned this week from San Antonio, Texas, where she was married to Gordon Fowler last Satur- day, who is now student aviator at Kelly Field Their wedding was peTfol med under rather amusing cir cumstances. Leave of absence is granted only on Saturday and only for short time. To make it more unpleasant, their camp was quar1n- tined on Saturday morning or ac- count Of measles. However, cupid eyes many things and Gordon got .yay long enough to get his license, have the ceremony performed, kiss his bride and beat it back to camp. Mrs. Fowler will remain in Morenci short time until Gordon gets his commission and will then join her husband at San Antonio. Jerry has made good in more ways than one and his hosts Of friends are proud ol him.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25
Arizona

says the train crew gets so much trip and under present conditions the trips are too few. He also says there is so much complaining about the service it is plain the public does not appreciate his efforts.
 Atlas Peck wonders where all the switches are that used to be the great necessity during every schoof term; an Poke Easeley says they have all grown into fishing poles. flicker in an old goods box few days ago, and Slim Pickens, who had a good position at saw mill over on Gander creek, has resigned and is now buying up all the old goods boxer.
 The horse doctor of the Calf Ribs neighborhood has prescribed horse1 back riding for the ailments of Miss Hostetter Hooks. Heretofore she has been riding a mule.
 Slim Pickens climbed up into the loft of the Hog Ford church last Sun day and peeped through knot hols at the preacher.
 In discussion of the outcome of the income tax, on stump near the postoffice the other day, Jefferson Potlocks rendered decision that it was another law made especially for the fellows with money, just like most laws.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

general public of this place is gen. erous at all times and though not seeking special notoriety, enjoy full credit for what they do.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25
Morenci
The MOrenci Leader


Sergt, and Mrs. Joe Wild Of Fl Paso arrived in Morenci this week and spent several days here with relatives.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

Dale Barnard returned to Morenci this week from Mexico and accepted his former position at the P. D. Cor. poration smelter.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25
MORENCI DOES EXCELLENT
 WORK IN RED CROSS DRIVE

Attention has been called by a, of people to the fact that Mo renci's great work in the recent Christmas membership Red Cross Drive had been very much sighted in the report of the Clifton Chapter of the American Red Cross. The true facts are that Morenci turned in nearly as many members and amount of money as Clifton, Metcalf, and Duncan all put together. The Ari- zona Copper Company Committee was composed of the following: c. B. Nonnamaker, P. B. Scotland, John Riddle, Arthur Crowfoot, W. L. Neel, and Dan Grant, and the memberships and collections were as follows:
 Memberships, $1 CO.,. ..SS9 Memberships, g ...... ........ .10s Memberships, 5 .... .......... 19 Memberships, $10 ....... Membership total, 1919. =. .$1, ,245. .O0
 The Phelps Dodge Corporation con- mittee was composed of F. w. McLen, chairman, M. B. Roscoe, V. P. Hast ings, R. M. McDougall, w. J. Dona- hue, and G. E. Hunt, while the outside committee was composed of J. J. Ras- COG, chairman, D. M. Cansler, c. Ches- terfield and c. Beck. The two com mittees gathered the following mem berships and collections:
 Memberships, S1 .... .. ...... 745
 Memberships, S2.... .. ...... ..279
 Memberships, $5 .... ......... 37
 Memberships, $10 .... .. .... .. 1 Membership, total 1862. .... S1 ,49S. %
 The Secretarys list gave:
 Mem mberships, $1.... -. ...... .. 50 Memberships, S2 .... .... ...... 4
 Memberships, $5.. .... ........ 1 Memberships, SPA. .... ... 1 | Membership, total 56.. .... .$SS .00 The above figures gives Morenci's
 membership 2137 with collections
 amounting to $2S31 .OO In addition to | this $12.5 was donated in small
 amounts less than a membership fec Morenci's drive alone came within S26 memberships of covering tho en- | the quota for Greenlee county and | all credit for such liberal subscrir- | tions is due entirely to the local com I mittees and their untiring work. It | is just that the above facts be made
 known since it is conceded that the
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

line concerts during the coming sum- nor months and the public should ap- prcciate their efforts to g:sc Morenci good Dand.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

The Boys Band will give a grand concert in the Morenci Clup auditori- um on Wednesday eveninr, January 30th. This aggregation of youngsters are desirous of band uniforms and the class of, music they have been giving the general public deserves consideration and liberal patronage. It is certain this band will be giving
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

H. H. Boyer of the Forest Ranger serivce thirty miles above Metcalf was in camp this week shaking hands with old friends. MT. Boyer was formerly freight clerk of the M ,renci Southern Ky. Co.,, and has many friends in this place.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

There will be two picture shows at the Morenci Club during the coming week. On Tuesday evening Arthur Ashley will be shown in The Iron Ring and on Thursday evening Lionel Barrymore will appear in End of the Tour"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

Services of the Episcopal church, under the auspices of St. James Mis- sion, will be held until further notice in the court house every Sunday even Ing at 7:30. A children's quoir direct ed by Miss Carter, will lead the sing ing. Everybody welcome at all ser vices. Archdeacon J. R. Jenkins in charge.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

The conductor of the Tickville train has suspended the train until the weather gets better. He
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

When the editor of the Tickville Tidings wants some right quiet place to concentrate his mind and think, he goes to the depot between trains.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

Jefferson Potlocks' wagon broke down in the road near Rye Shraw the other day. The collapse did not come as a shock as the wagon had been in a declining condition for some time.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-01-25

Miss Fruzie Allsop don't see how the poets are going to get through the winter if they don't stop writing so much free verse.