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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
CROP PROGRESS IN ARIZONA.

Unusually cool mornings in the Salt River valley and other cotton growing sections of the state it lis thought have favoreG .he free fruiting of pants rather than enc devel0pmeht of the stalk. Blooms appear in great number on normally developed plants and present prospects indicate a bumper crop. Cotton made excellent progress during the week; under ex- pert guidance farmers are exercising greater care as to the frequency and quantity of irrigation. A number of well advanced fields have already been laid by. In the vicinity of Safford cotton has suffered considerably from the attacks of rabbits coming in from the desert Rain is badly needed in the drylands farming sections of :he state: corn. beans and potatoes show ing the need of moisture, the latter shedding their blooms before maturi. ty. Cantaloupes developed well during the week and the weather favored gathering and shipping.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
ARIZONA WEEKLY
 INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

Phoenix-Assessed valuation for 192O-$42,7 ,75O,OOO increase of $9,501,- 900 over 1919.
 Yuma carries $50,O00 city hall bonds by large majority.
 Ajo-Crop conditions throughout Indian reservation reported good.
 Phoenix-Salt River Valley Asso- citation planning expenditure of many millions during next fe| Vt ars for electrical rower devlopme1t 10 Eiing Ii Jre t. @ 1.0 too acres ulder cn:tl- Val q
 rhonnix- ''i.: h Ter of Co .nri ..
 l..ri C establish .nca- a'a tion f.: C.
 Clifton g.? oUC to be rfpendci ot in1prove"ir:.t of Ittter H 't springs.
 Prescott-s,tate Pioneers home to get new addition costing $50,O0O
 Roosevelt ,000 k. W. capacity auxiliary electric generating plant to be built here.
 Purchase of 100000 ouncees of sil yer at S1 an ounce for delivery at Philadelphia announced. by directors of mint. Farmington-Ne company formed 70 work ores in CalTis Mountains.
 lagstaff-Logging Company loses property ard ten cars lumber thru forest fires.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
ARIZONA BANKS SHOW
 INCREASE OF $22, 900 900

Phoenix.-The total resources of state and national banks of Arizona showed total of $103, ,953, ,SS6 on May 4, 1920, this being an increase of $22- 741,43S over the corresponding date last ye:tr. iese figures are supplied by Jesse L. Boyce state auditor and superintendent of banks in a sum- mary statement of comparison which has just been made up. Of the total amount the resources of the state banks are placed at $67,631,93 and that of the national banks at S36, ,321 : 957.
 The deposits in state banks am cLnted to $5t ,737,571 and of national banks s3O,S09,5 ,549, making a total of $S9 9,547, ,120, which is an increase ot $21 ,464,266 over last year.
 The loans of state banks amounted to 39,S21,O71. making a total of S60, 9O5,541. which is an increase of $20- 203, ,922 over last year.
 The cash reserve of state banks amounted to S16,S52, ,662 of national banks. s9,3OS 017, bringing the total to S547,120, which is an increase of $21, ,266 over last year.
 Bills payable and rediscounts amounted to $1,S52, ,662, for state banks, brnignig the total to s2,954.- 562, whi ;n is decrease of $190,221, as compared with year ago.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
WOBBLY ORGANIZERS
 CAUGHT AT JEROME

Another attempt to organize" the camps of the Verde district fir the I. w. w. was frustrated Monday when Frank Paulish and Frank Sauk were arrested by the Jerome police and jailed. pending receipt of instructions from the United States department of justice officials to whom their stock of wobbly literature, etc, has been sent by Chief of Police Crowley.
 Paulish was completely equipped with credentials as organizer signed by Sam Kopen, of Butte, Mont. who is said to be on his way to organize" the entire state and for whom every police officer within the boundaries of Arizona is now on the lookout
 In addition to his letter of creden- tials, Paulish carried a bale of stamps of all sorts, relief stamps, due stamps, benefit stamps and others which give evidence that the wobbly chiefs are waxing fat on the money extracted from the 1T dupes. He had the traditional :od card and all the other ParapheI1alia of k1s trade, all designed 70 get money from honest workmen.
 He also carried quantity of wob- bly, literature, including the new con- stitution of the organization, which is not greatly different from the for mer one. Several incendiary pamph- lets preaching open revolution and bitter hatred of the trades unions and of all forms of organized labor were also taken loom him.
 His companion, Sauk, was also equipped with a red card and also a great quantity of correspondence and Hpamphlets, mostly in Austrian. These have also been forwarded to the de- partment of justice for translation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
ALLEGED MURDERER
 THOUGHT INSANE

Phoenix.-After checking up every detail in the movements of Jesus Ma. Barboa prior to the date of the murder of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Erhardt and following the inhuman deed, officers who have been working on the case have reached the . conclusion that Barboa, besides being insane, did not and could not have committed the deed as he confessed he did. In view of these Investigations, County At torney l.. M Laney has decided that Barboa should be given preliminary hearing in local justice court and all the evidence both for and against the man brought out.
 Many of the officers who heard the confession of the Mexican doubted at the time that he had any connection with the affair because of certain questions asked him to which he read fly answered yes. The officers who had been working on the case knew that if Barboa had had any connection with the affair he would not have answered yes. The fact also that Bar boa made no statements of his own regarding the matter. the officers said Id them to doubt his guilt.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
COFFEE SELLING AT $7 PER PINT
 IN NEIGHBORING CITY OF GLOBE

Coffee is selling in Globe at lit tie better than ST per pint At least quaintity of the stimulating bever- age sold at that price recently. Be- fore housewife or a restaurant man has heart failure, it might be well to remark that this sensational rise in the popular drink is not general and is not another demonstration of the nigh cost of living. It is result of the high cost of prohibition.
 According to a tale that is being gleefully recounted in certain circles a travelling merchant whose stock was 'boOtleg," and who operated in the county seat recently, received word some time ago that his arrest was imminent. The merchant prompt ly visited a friend and told him that in view of the circumstances he would sell the latter eight cases of perfectly good liquor for $50 per case.
 The friend jumped at the offer, and is said to have arranged with some other friends to take over the lot, letting them in on the bargain for $175 per case as special favor The stock was purchased ana two cases of excellent bonded stuff was con stunned. The Announcement came when the third case was opened.
 The head of the holding corpora tion tipped back the first pint, reg istered extreme astonishment splut- tered and called for doctor in the belief that he had been poisoned. An examination of the flask, however, showed that the contents were coffe and water, blended to exactly the proper hue. Thesad part of the taie is that the remaining six cases con tained nothing but cofee, and despite the eXtravagant prize, not a particul- s:., good ( lde of e ffe eVssr
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
PHOENIX BURNS UNDER
 SOILS RAYS

Phoenix.-Breaking the record for two years the temperature Thursday n Phoenix reached a maximum of IA degrees at 6 D m. The last previous time that the mercury reached that mark was on June Il, 1918. The hlgn record for 1919 was 113.
 Needles reported a maximum of 114 and Tucson 10S while Yuma topped the list with maximum of 116. -
 With the thermometer steadily mourning a degree each day many in quiries are received at the local wea- ther office concerning previous high records and asking many questions about the method of taking the tem- perature. The official thermometer is placed in a sort of bird house in the rear of the federal building and is about eight feet from the ground.
 Fanciful stories are told concerning what the thermometer is said to record if placed in the sun, but these, declare the local weather officials, are nearly all pure romance. As a matter of fact q weather official stated Thursday there is but little difference recorded by a thermometer whether placed in the sun or shade. A margain of two degrees is considered very wide, he srates.
 Indian Oasis-3 feet of silver ore averaging between $700 and $9O0 to ton opened in Combababi district.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
LIVESTOCK AND RANGES IN
 ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO

Devastating forest fires have pre- vailed in a number of tke national forests of the state as result of the dry weather of the last two weeks. The weekly range and stock report of the weathe.: Lureau exhibits an un- usual absence of rain over the higher elevations. Dry winds have robbed the soil of much moisture and pastures have dried to large extent, particu- larly on the intermediate and lower ranges. But On the higher summer ranges pastures continue excellent and the water supply adequate. All sctlons however would be helped by rain. Stock are beginning to suffer in the Nogales section where tempera- lures have been unusually high and a number of forest fires have occur red. It is reported that 5000 acres have been burned over in the northern part of the state. An unusually heavy dust storm occurred at Douglas on the 10th. Although pastures have been unfayorably affected by the dry weather stock. generally, are in good condition.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
PHOENIX OFFICIALS FINED
City Commissioners and Managers Guilty of Contempt Before
 State Board

Phoenix, Ariz., July 10.-Fines az gregatng 4GO0 were imposed on the city of Phoenix and city officials by inc Arizona corporation commission m an order issued today finding the city commissioners and manager ,,uiity of contempt for failure to com ply withs the order of the state cor pcration commission regulating city water service outside the city limits. T he order. impcres fine of S1 900 on the city ani $500 On city manager V. A. Thompson, Mayor Willis H. Punk cit and city oommis sioners J. A. R. Irvine, luke Henderson, c. w. Bar rett and Fred 0. Adams.
 If the fines are net laid by Al gust first the attorney et tneral is + dered to collect the same. The orter is signed by Commissioner Jones and Joh1so1.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
FREIGHT RATES TO BE INcREAs.
 ED IN ARIZONA

Phoenix.-F. A. Jones, member of the state corporation commission, has returned from Washington where he appeared before the interstate com, merce commission at the hearing on the general horizontal percentage in crease in freight rates asked by rail- roads. MT Jones stated that he did not believe there would be, a decision before another month. It was the con sensus of opinion among those who followed the testimony that in all pro- baIbility an increase would be granted. The increase in this territory will be A per cent if the railroads applica- tion is granted.
 The manufacturing interest in all the larger cities were represented, while among other interests were the citrus growers of California who ship 50,000 cars year; the lumber inter ests of the northwest; the iron ore shippers of Michigan. The cement manufacturers and the coal produc- CTS contended that the increase asked would be disastrous. Instead of a percentage increase. they asked that definite increase be granted in order not to destroy any industry.
 Objects to Banker lnerease
 Mir. Jones, in behalf of Arizona, ap- pealed for the definite increase policy Arizona, he said, was the largest cop per producing state in the Union, the value being largely in big bodies of ore of low grade. To produce and re- duce metal requires the importation of vast quantities of fuel-coal, coke and oil, and these commodities have to be hauled an average of 800 miles at an average rate of $6 ton. The point taken by MT. Jones was that 25 per cent increase might result in the closing down of production of low grade ore.
 MT. Jones also called attention to the manufacturing products that are shipped from the east. He contrasted the farmers of Iowa and Illinois who are able to send 200 miles for their heavy farm implements while the Arl- zona farmers send 2000 miles for their. implements, making the burden heavi- CT here than elsewhere in the country. MT. Jones sad he was nCt adverse to treating the railroads literally, but that in hts opinion the limit has al most been reached.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
RESIDENTS ARE H0NOREO BY CLIFTON PEOPLE
reoPie of This Section Show the Esteem in Which They Hold
 Old Citizens.

On Wednesday eve.i ,y of th;s week the Arizona Copper Compauy drug department par:or was tho scene of delightful social affair at which James Colquhcu1, formerly general manager of the Arizona Con per Company, Captain Clifton Col quhoun and wife and Miss Barry. all honor.
 The affair was in the nature of a surprise to the distinguished guests and was arranged by old time friends and associates of MT. James Colou- houn and family when they resided in Clifton number of years ago.
 MT. James s. Cromb. a life long friend of MT. James Colouhoun and family, presided and in his remarks recalled many pleasant recollections or the past to the extreme satisfac- tlon and pleasure O: those present. Daniel M. Lynch, than whom their IS no better posted old timer on early Cllfton history, was prevailed upon to deliver the principal address of the evening, and in his usual impressive and humorous manner related histori- cal events of the Clifton-Morenci minnig district appertaining to the organization and successful launch ing and operation of the Arizona Con- per Company in which MT. James Colquhoun was often mentioned as the leading figure. At the conclusion of MT. Lynch's address he presented Captain Colquhoun, son of James Colquhoun, with an attractive gold watch as token of remembrance of his visit to his old home in Clifton.
 MT. John Grimes, for many years superintendent of the Arizona Cop per Company teaching plant at Clife tn, was the next speaker and in his usual polite and pleasing manner to- ward the ladies presented Mrs. Col quhoun with beatiful wrist watch. Likewise, Miss Barry was also pre. seuted with a token of remembrance from the old timers of Clifton.
 MT. E. M. Williams, store manager of the Arizona Copper Company at, Clifton, in an appropriate address pre- sented MT. James Colquhouu- with remembrance from his old friends in the Clifton-Morenci district.
 Each of the guests responded to the many kind expressions made in their behalf by the speakers and ez- dressed th-'r approval of the many kind considerations ihcy had received during their. recent visit in Clifton and vicinity.
 The presents presented to the guests were given by oldtime resi- dents of Clifton, Morenci and Metcalf and 1t was anticipated that all of them would be present at the pre- Sentation proceedings, but on account of the departure of MT Colquhoun and family early Thursday morning. only small number of his friends were present to take part in the pre- sentation..
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
ARIZONA PUNchER IS BEST
 BUSTER AT PRESCOTT ROUNDUP

Prescott, July 6-Cheyenne Riser of Mayer, Arizona, was decorated champion broncho buster and winner of the bareback broncho riding con test as a result of the four days Fron tier festival here, ending July 5. 4; is the first contest in three years ir which a nearby cowboy has won the diamond medal It was announced that a world record for calf tyine was established by George Kline who averaged for three attempts zi 1-3 seconds. The largest single award of the contest, $1,000, was won by Oscar Clay and Guy Schultz, Yava pal county, for the fastest average fn bull roping. Their time was 36 1-s seconds. The total of prizes in cash was $10,00O.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
osREGoN IS FRIENDLY
Mexican Leader Is Honor Guest a international Banquet
 Last Week.

Nogales, Arizona, July 12.-Hope that Mexico and the United States as a whole would soon be on the same friendly terms that mark the re- lations between the Mexican state of Sonora and the State of Arizona, was expressed by Gen. Alvaro Obregon, candidate for the presidency of Mexi- co. and Governor Thomas E. Camp bell, of Arizona, at a barbecue given under the auspices of the chamber of commerce of Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, yesterday at La Casita, 20 miles south of the Inter- national border.
 American and Mexican towns at- tended the picnic, travelling from here in special trains.
 T hope" said General Obregon, in hose honor the barbecue was giv- en-" that relations between the United States and Mexico will follow the letter of good will which exists between Sonora and Arizona. These relations I hope to see such that the resources of both countries will be developed that the two countries will dominate the western continent and control the greatest natural store houses in the world"
 Previous to entraining for the bar becue an official reception for Mrs. Obregon was held at the international boundary.
 Governor Campbell in his speech said:
 ''As a friend of Arizona and Mexico I regret that for too long there has been friction between the two peoples because they do not understand each other. hope to see the friendship that exists between Ariona and Sonora overspread the two nations"
 Governor Campbell also said he be- heved Obregon the man who would lead Mexico out of it's travail.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
SE NAT0R 5 MYTH
 FAVORS DUTY IN IMPORTED MEATS
Arizona Senator Says he Is Earnestly In Favor Of Any Kind of Duty on Imports to Protect Livestock In- dustry in the Country; Critci- zes Policy of Burdening
 Stockmen to Get
 Revenue

tlagstaff. Ariz.. July 9--fn an ad- dress before the joint convention of the Arizona Wool Growers association and the Arizona Cattle Growers as- sociation in session here yesterday and today, Senator Mark A. Smith, of Arizona said if the federal reserve board continued it's policy of allowing the sale of imported meats he would favor earnestly any sort of duty on imports of that kind to protect the livestock industry in this country.
 Senator Smith criticized those who, he said, were seeking to burden the stockmn by trying to get greater re- venues from government lands.
 He declared the Arizona forests "do not belong to the citizens of Ma ae and California"
 Ar surplus rev ,nues from public lands within a state should go to the states treasury, the senator asserted.
 He defended the federal reserve board, declaring it's original purpose in rcalling loans was legitimate and proper in that the act was deireeted against spectators and barders. He added, however, that it should not have been cSteLLed to ths original producer.
 It would be an uphill fight to get national legislation to benefit western livestock interests, Senator Smith said, because of lack of understanding and sympathy among eastern mem bers of the congress and the people generally. B. S. Crabb. presiden: of the Arizona Cattlemen. scored ccn gress for the increase in the gazing fee, the, state tax commission for in- ss.reased valuations and the state land fboard for circulation of state land leases. T. F. Holde, president of the Lusayan Cattle association, seconded Crabb's views.
 Charles F. Mullen, president of the Arizona Cattle Growers D, association said that cattle and sheep men, long mired by d:ssension, had now begun to realize their interests were identi- cal
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
PEOPLE ARE BUYING
 SAVINGS STAMPS

San Francisco-Net sales of Thrift and War Savings Stamps and Treas ury Savings Certificates throughout the United States and it's possessions for the firs. five Ionths of l92O amounted t1 $2G,9S5,S42 according u Treasury Depal tment reports to the Government Savings Organization of the Twelfth District. The states of the Twelfth District rank well up among the other states of the union in the Dar capita investment.
 Following arc the net sales for each state CT the period beginning January l, 1920. and ending May 31st.
 Arizona. S55, B.
 California. s942 ,376.
 Idaho, $9l, i64
 Nevada. S43,S12.
 Oregon, %5C7 SIT. =.
 Utah S63, 477.
 Washington, $644,436.
 Alaska, S479O4.
 Hawaii, $1465S.
 The total investment of these seven states and territories was $2,41S PIT for the five months
 Post offices and banks are CO., operating to swell the sales of these government SeCuIltlGS, paying POA cent interest, compounded every three mnths, and maturing in five years. Officials of the savings department of the treasury department feel that the period of loose spending by the pub lie following the war is virtually at an end and that the financial situa- ion will stahi'iZe itself through sober thrift and saving by the people and continued investment in the security of the government
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
GEO. j. SLOVENIAN LEAVES
 FOR CALIFORNIA

Phoenix,-George J Stoneman, one of the leading attorneys of the state, a resident of Arizona since 1885 and former chairman of the Democratic state central committee, is going to leave Phoenix to reside in Los An geles.
 Announcement of the projected re- moval was made yesterday MT. Stoneman plans to leave with his family tomorrow morning for the coast city.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16
BRIDE LOSES LEG
 ON HUNTING TRIP

Phoenix. July 9-Mrs. Frank NJ Moore of Globe a bride of a few weeks vas today in q hospital here with enc leg amputated as the result of accident al discharge of a shotgun Monday evening while MT. and Mrs. Moore were hunting on the desert north of Glendale. Jar of their automobile engine probably caused the gun to be discharged, they said.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16

Douglas Phelps Dodge Shelter re ceives 10 cars ore per day from Mexico.
 San Simon to get cotton gin, ap proximately 25O acres planted to cot ton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16

Winslow Immense reclamation project forming to cultivate approXi- mately 150,00 acres in county.
 Prescott-Verde Mine Company to install plant with daily capacity 50 tOnS
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16

Tucson-Tucson Highway to be completed, right-of-way through Della Indian reservation received
 Casa Grande- construction ten stand cotton gin.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-16

TEN CARS AND BIG LOT OF
 ACCESSORIES BURN