The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-28
MARSHAL YOUNG
 PUTS THE LID 0N

ALL GAMES WITH CARDS, SLOT
 MACHINES AND GAMBLING DE VICES CLOSED FOLLOWING CON
 vICTION TUESDAY.
 The lid is on in Clifton. This is the edict that has gone forth from Mayor ,Minson. Marshal Young act ing under authority of the city coun- Gil. notified all places where card games have been maintained, slot machines have been operated, or oth- CT gambling devices have been ez- hibited that the day of such sport is from now on placed under the ban Of the law. This action of the city marshal follows the conviction last Tuesday when the proprietors of the Auto Cigar Stand were arraigned in Judge Sturgess' court charged with permitting gambling on the premises.
 The arrest of these gentlemen cre- ated some little interest in the pro- ceedings of the corporation court, and quite crowd there congregated Tuesday afternoon to watch the proceedings.
 It seems that Sheriff Slaughter and Marshal Young became aware of a little game of stud that was being pulled off in the card room of the Auto Cigar Stand. MT. Young pro- ceeded to the place and saw in full blast a very interesting game being 1nduleed in by three gentlemen. He remained until the players cashed their chips and were paid in the coin of the relm for the little red. white and blue disks the relative and stipu- lated value of the same. After con vlnc1ng himself that it was for real mopey" the festive sports were in- duIefne in the seductive but delusive past time. complaints were made aeainst the proDrietors. Messrs. M. w. Juelg and W. O. Ashley, charging them with permitting gaming on their premises. and maintaining a game played with cards for money. aealnst the peace and dignity of the State of Arizona
 The facts which lead m to the ar rest of these men. as related bv both Sheriff SIauehter and Marshal Yonno are substantially as follows.
 ''The marshal was present when the chips were cashed for money and later consulted with the sheriff. tell ing him the facts The two went to the Auto Cigar Stand and conveyed me n-"nrietors 10 the court house where the officers nut the matter I'D to the rorrtv attorney Mr Ling did not seem desirons of nrosecutine them. and Marshal Young stated that he wonId file comp1aints in the city court if the county did not care to handle the eases. This was agreed to bv both the county attorney and sheriff inasmuch as the marshal par- ticipated in the arrests.
 When arraiened in the city court. after bearing the complaints read bv Judee Sturoess. each of the defend- ants er+ered their nIea of not guilty. They admitted that the game was played. and that money was naid to one of the party. but alleeed that they had the permission of the sher- if and county attorney to inlay for Thrift Stamps during the drive. An other witness testified that many had played for Thrift Stamns since rhe drive had heen put on. and at his suggestion it was decided to vary the proportion of receipts from the game. This variation consisted in re- turning to the individual the amount of his "chsnee in" in cash. and pay his winnings in Thrift Stamps.
 Marshal Young testified that there were no Thrift Stamns in evidence when he witnessed the game, and saw the winner cash his chips Only good American money was given for his chips as he- csshed in.
 In the opinion of the court the evil dence clearly established the guilt Of the defendants. and he firmly stated 'this court had given no per mission to any person to play cards. or conduct any other gaming device for Thrift Stamps or any other thing of value. That in the opinion of the court the government did not con template the lowering of the dignity of selling Baby Bonds, or any other war securities, to the degrading level cf gambling device. So far as the city court was concerned all per sons who were arraigned therein. and when the evidence warranted their conviction, such person would be punished, as the ordinances of the city provides"
 The court spoke in no unmistaka- ble terms. and those who have hug ged the delusion to their bosom that the pesent judge of the corporation court would wink at violations of the city odinances, had another guess coming.
 After hearing the evidence in the case the court affixed the fine against the defendants in the sum of $50, which was paid, and the defendants discharged.
 Will Enforce the Laws.
 The declaration from the court was seconded by Marshal Young that the ordinances of the city would be en- forced. MT. Young gave notice that he would commence the drive by see ing that all gambling and boot1egging was stopped within the corporate limits of the city, as he deemed these the most serious violations But, stated he, ''it is my duty and my intention to enforce all the ordinances of the city. It does not matter what I think or what is my opinion about