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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
IEAP YEAR nAMcE

LEAP YEAR DANCE
 Well it's over, The ladies are giv- ing signs of relief. and the men are stll sounding their. praises, for it surely was success.
 Things started off with a Leap, and c0rtinCed during the evening" The Eall was beautifully decorated with Christmas trees, colored lights and decorations of red and green. The grand march lead by Mayor Jones and his escort Mrs. Burtch, gave everyone the opportunity to see who the other fellow was with"
 The floor manager, Mrs Clement announced that gentleman would be fined for retiring to smoke, and for walking around the ball room with out escorts. Needless to say, she made several collections. Several novelty dances were introduced, the Foot Dance, The Frog Dance, and The Flag dance.
 The gentlemen were to secure their partners by matching the color of the ladies dress, the floor rnanager final " came to the rescte for what gentle man knows, pink from peach, or iavander from orchid.
 , In. the Flag Dance the. ladies march ed around the room, each choosing 9 fag. from the christmas trees. her 'partners name was written upon the flag
 Delicious refreshments consisting of sandwiches, pickles. cake, cofe and oandies were served buffet between the hours of ten thirty and twelve.
 Dr. Buntch with his .beauty patch, !" dainty lace kerchief and tiny pink vanity bag was a very popular per sonage.
 Many and loud have been the praises heard, for the ladies have proved themselves to be excellent. managers. To bad Leap Year doesn't come every year.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
PHOENIX COUPLE IS ACQUITTED. ON
 MURDER CHARGE
Victor Check and Wife Exonerated On Charge of Contributing To The
 Death of Their Father

Phoenix, Dec. 3-Mr. and Mrs Vic tor Check, of Topeka, Kansas were at liberty tonight. Justice Of the Peace .. D. Wheeler, today dismissed char ges of murder against them in con nection with the death of Checks father, Thomas J. Check, On Novem- Der 13 last. The order of dismissal which marked the conclusion Of the seven-day preliminary examination Cf MT and Mrs. Check, was based. Jus tice Wheeler announced, on lack of sufficient evidence to warrant holding the defendants for trial in the superior court.
 When the court brought proceed ings to a halt by dismissing the charg- es. Mrs. Check collapsed, sobbing Her husband, also visibly shaken by the sudden turn of events, kissed her and then, while friends crowded about them with congratulations, assisted her to the Justices office where she remained 10 minutes regaining strength to accompany him from the building.
 The examination ended at noon with the issuance of the courts order. The defense had rested yesterday evening and argument by CQunty-At- torney L. M. Laney for the state be- gan with the opening of court today. When he had finished the defense preferred to waive argument but Justice Wheeler urged Q stunning up by the defense, and a brief presenta- ton of statements by defense counsel followed
 The court then announced its de oision.
 YIr and Mrs. Check were arrested cn murder charges containing allega- tions that Thomas J. Check had been subjected to brutal and inhuman treatment with intent to hasten his death
 He was reputed wealthy. The cor Oner's inquest revealed bruises on his face and hands. At the preliminary inquest it was brought out that he had given town and country proper ties. scores of horses in Orange and Seminole counties, Florida, to his son but was to receive s25G month in come. At the inquest and prelimin- aUy examination neighbors of the Checks testified to hearing quarreling and Che sound of slappinr or other blows ju the Check apartmers but the defense had witnesses who testified the skipping sound was made by Vic tor Check clapping his hands to awake his father from sleep and that bruises resulted when the elderly man in his weak physical condition. stumbled and fell frequently Physicians, testifyin 2 for the state as well as for the de fense, held that the bruises probably had no connection with the elder Checks death
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
WOMAN'S CLUB

At. the general meeting Of the Wo mans Club on Friday, plans were dis cussed for the usual Open House re- cepti0n to be given on New Years day q the Auditorium.
 The duh has he'd these receptions for three years, each year being a greater success. this year the Syn copated Orchestra from Fl Paso has been secured and the public will be invited
 Miss Forthyse the school nurse gave an interesting talk and suggested that the club might help in securing den tai aid for the school children. A committee was appointed to confer with the school trustees and with pr. Blythe, to see if it might be possible to make arrangements for this work to be done.
 Mrs. Terry read an article How Clifton received it's name"
 Mrs. c. J. Williams gave a piano Selection by Greig.
 The hostesses, Mrs Peale and Mrs. Arthur served dainty refreshments at the close of the meeting.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
NEAR EAST RELIEF URGENT

A communication from the Near East Relief headGuarters at Phoenix to the Copper Era under date of Dec. l says:
 The condition in Armenia is serious amounting to national tragedy, and we do not want to be conscious of the feeling that by putting off a little time what we might do today, means a child's life lost.'
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Mrs. Norman Carmichael entertain ed with a lovely appointed Tea on Tuesday afternoon between the hours of three and five. Mrs Carmichael was assisted by Mrs. J. c. Cooper, aAd Mrs. Spencer Bishop who presided - the tea table.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
CATTLEMEN IN TOWN

The following cattlemen were Cliff ton visitors the past week on business Fred Johnson. George Sutherlin, Ro- bert Barnes, Wayne Stockton, Harlem Walker, A. c. CrocKer, Dick Miller, H. Gatlin and w. Zumwult
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
BOX PARTY

BOX PARTY
 The box party given by the Ign School girls proved to be a grand success. Boxes of every description and co'or WIG auctioned off to the highest pill ,r. AfF2r the rofresl T. ments, Adams orchestra furnished music for dancing.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Rev Darneille from Fl Centro, I'm perial Valley, has arrived to take charge of the Episcopal parish iri Clifton. Rev Darneille's family VIII not be here for some time.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10


 nied by Vice President Arthur Curtis JaF~es, "17 Ciract0r James s. Os- borne. Of the Phelps Dodge Corpora tiOn, arrived in the district by special train on Wednesday and were in con sultation with General Manager Hodg- son at NFOrenci during the day
 Following the departure of these of ficials Capt. Hodgson announced that it had been decided to continue op- erations at Morenci as at present without further curtailment O. force. This is taken to mean that the de velopment work which has been the extent of the operations of Phelps Dodge Corporation for the past four teen months, VII be continued.
 Iii the opinion of well posted copper men improvement in the copper situa- tiOn is expected sometime during the coming year. but until that improve ment is an actual fact. retrenchment and curtailment will be the rule to avoid a complete cessation of opera tions in the copper districts of the state. .
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
COPPER COMPANIES AAHOijNGE NEW WAGE SCALE IN
 DISTRICT

Following similar action already taken in other copper districts of the state by the producers, notices were published by the copper companies of this district today, that under the sliding scalesa agreement, wages would be reduced to a basis of copper selling at Ice per pound, said reduction to be effective December 16th, 1920. \The notice further announces reduction of twenty per cent where employees are being paid on a salaried~basis
 Similar notices to this effect were Dodge Corporation and at Clifton by The Arizona Copper Company.
 The of. .ciai notice posted in Clifton reads as follows:
 NOTICE
 In view of the very bad ccndi- tion of the copper industry the company regrets that it has, be- come necessary to reduce wages and salaries.
 Effective December 18th and, un- til further notice, the rate or waqa raid will be on the sixteen cent rae, With continuance Of Eonus as at present.
 Salaries will be reduced twenty per cent.
 F is hoped that employees will see, the reasonabIeness Of the a5cVa decision onc will accept . same as Inevitable TIE ARIZONA COPPER CO, Ltd Norman Carmichael, General Mgr. Wages have continued to ha raid n this district for several months past cn the basis of copper selling for 24c. while the actual selling price of the metal has ranged downward until it now fuctuates around II and 15 cents and slow sales at that figure.
 < comparison of the reduction in daily wages now and under the new scale is as follows:
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Mrs Norman Carmichael. and her father and mother, Captain and Mrs. Beall left Clifton Thursday morning Mrs. Carmichael for the east, Capt. and Mrs. Beall for their home in Fl PaSO.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Mrs. Snow will serve regular meals at 75c and Sunday dinners at S1.00 from 5:30 a. m. to 7:30 D. m. Dining room for ladies' Phone so 2tc 10th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Mr and Mrs. Geo. Perkins returned Saturday from Phoenix to attend the Leap Year Dance.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Lots of good things to eat, at the Woman's Exchange, also childrens dresses and fancy articles. Club Rooms Friday afternoon.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

Mrs. Mary Mitchell was down from MOrenci last Saturday to attend the Leap Year Dance.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
GUARD KILLS AUTO AS NOTORIST MISTAKE
 ORDER TO HALT
soldier Exonerated From Manslaught-
 CT Charge; Was Obeying Orders

Douglas-Failure to comply with an order to halt resulted in the death of Thomas A. Teague, brother of Roberat B. TeaSue, 745 Eighteenth street, shortly after midnight, Saturday night. when Pvt. John A. Huebner, troop c. First cavalry, obeyed milit- ary orders and shot, the bullet enter ing Teague's head and causing ins- tantaneous death
 According to testimony given at the coronor's inquest held this afternoon at o'clock, Teague and H. L. Hen- ming, the driver of the car, had re- turned from Agua Prieta, where they picked up First Sgt. E. J. O'Brien. of the 18th infantry. Returning to Dou- glas they stopped at the Saddle Rock cafe, where, according to testimony, they ate supper and were joined by Sgt. s. H -Daly, supply company, 18th infantry.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
TO WAVFRLY TENN.

E. V Horton departed Friday morn ing for Waveriy. Tenn. to spend the holidays with his family
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
TO DUNCAN

J. s. Thompson, prominent cattle man departed for Duncan, Wednes. day on business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10

FROM SAFFORD
 MT. Gary Crawford was up from Saf- ford the last of the week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-12-10
Offeree Them Ride

Alter supper, it was testified. the soldiers said that they were going home and were offered a ride by Hen ning, who lives in PirtIeville. Accept ing tn offer, the Sofdiers were taken 10 Camp Harry JNJones and alighted from the car at company E barracks of the 18th infantry.
 Didn't Know Read
 Not De-ne acquainted with the camp road, Henning testified, he sought route which would take him to the main road on Tenth street, thence on into the city from where he said he was going home.
 Approaching the road however. he heard a command to halt, which ap- parently came from guard about I5 yards of the road, he said and threw out the clutch of the ear with the intention Of stopping. After throw ing the clutch out, however, he said. he thought he heard the command to go ahead and said that he had trayal- ed about 75 feet. when the shot was fired which resulted in the death of Te@gue, who was sitting in the front seat next to him.
 After the sAootine. the sentry rush. ed up and testified that he (tf1e sen try) had killed Teague. An ambulance W2s called and Teague was removed to the base hospital, where-he was found to be dead
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
ANII-CARRANzA
 PLOT DISCOVERED
Was Being Fostered in the United States by Revolufionists From Mexico-EI paso Grand Jury
 Is Investigating.

El Paso. Tex, April IA wide spread revolutionary plot, fostered by agents in the United States to over. throw the present government in Mexico. is being investigated by the grand jury in session here, 1t became known today. Three alleged partici- pants in the plot are in jail in this country while a fourth was arrested by Mexican Iederal authorities at Mex icali. Lower California, while attempt ing to smuggle munitions of war to the revolutionists.
 The plot became known when Uni ted States army authorities in Big Bend district arrested Andreas Fl. Villegas. Mexican boy, and Concep- cion Perez, a young niece of Francis co Villa, when the pair attempted to cross from this country into Mexico Military authorities seized from the pair mach correspondence from Villa agents in this country, addressed to Villa
 Federal authorities here said the correspondence revealed a plot of Vil- listas and other revolutionists to cross into Lower California, seize that state with the large quantities of arms and ammunition available there and attack the state of Sonora, Mexico, while at the same time Villa was to aggressive ly open revolutionary campaign in Chiehuahua.
 Some political leaders in Sonora also were linked with the movement, ac- cording to the correspondence. Some of these politicians recently have returned to their rich tribal lands in exchange for assisting in the revolu- ton
 Lamber Chavez, a colonel in Villas army, was arrested by department of justice agents at Los Angeles through information contained in the cores pondence and he is said to have con. fessed
 The Mexicans arrested by the Mexi- can authorities at Mexicali. was said 10 be a A. Barboa, another Mexican revolutionary army officer.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
ALLIES DON'T ACT
 FRENCH WEAKEN
Occupation of Rhyme City Noi Approved by Great Britain and Premier Premises tp Be Less
 Nasty in Future.

Paris, April 12.-First indications of French weakening under pressure of allied protests against her occupa- ton of the Rhyme city was seen in the text of the French reply to Great Britain's note.
 Premier Millerand said the Paris government in future would not act without the consent of it's allies in attempting to force Germany to live coffee supply throttled and gets it's sailles.
 Attempting to justify Marshal Foch's move, Millerand declared that it was impossible for France to accept Germany's unguaranteed promise to withdraw Reichwehr from the neutral zone as soon as the Ruhr revolt was crushed
 German Promises Empty.
 Events have proved, the premier as- serted, that Germany's promises can not be relied upon. He cited Ger many's failure to deliver her war guilty, her delay in payment of repar- ations and delivery of coal, and her failure to cary out the terms of the treaty regarding naval and land dis armament.
 The British government he believ- ed, had not measured the full danger of these successive and systematic violations of the Versailles pact. France realized, he said, and was forced to cry: We've had enoughlp
 A weakening of the French posi- tion was seen in MiIerand's declara- tion that France "is convinced of the necessity for the most intimate con cert with England" in the solution of "such vast world problems" as Rus sia, the Balkans, Asia Minor and Tur- key.
 Marshal Foeh, it was recalled, had said that France was thoroughly able to Ego it alone" in enforcing the treaty. Observers here believed that the French government realized it was faced with virtual isolation if it persisted in action in defiance of Great Britain.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
- BAR DENATuRED ALCOHOL
Helena Officers Serve Notice or
 Druggists to Stop Sales

Helena, April 7. Representative of the sheriff and chief of police this morning served notices on all drug gists in Helena to discontinue selling denatured alcohol unless the person applying for the spirits presents a physicians prescription. Judge Burke of the Municipal Court announced that all persons brought before him on a charge of selling denatnred alcohol would face a charge of selling intoxi- eating liquors. This action of police officials and the municipal judge was caused by the increasing number of 'denatured alcohol drunks" reported to the authorities during the past week or two.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
------ -------- SAY SALOON WAS MISMANAGED

New York, April Resolutions urging notifications of the Volstead act to permit the manufacture and sale of wine, cider and fruit juices and opposing the rehabilitation of the saloon were adopted at the eighteenth annual convention of the American Wine Growers Association. "Mis- management of the Saloon" is held responsible fer the enactment of the eighteenth amendment and the Vol stead act.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
Mena Druggist Makes Discovery.

W. H, Taylor, Pharmacist at the Jackson Drug Store, has compound that will absolutely prevent the use of tobacco in any form. Mr. Taylor has for several months been working on this formula, and has finally com. pieted t. A number of Mena people have tried this preparation, and if has proven absolutely satisfactory. The price for the complete treatment pre- paid, IS $l.00 An absolute guarantee goes with each treatment Those who wish to stop the use of tobacco should call at Jackson Drug Co. and try this or writeto w. H Taylor. Box 524, Mena.--Adv. s.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
NOTICE CATTLE owNERs

You are hereby notified that in pur- suance to the regulations of the Board of Control and the laws of the State of Arkansas, governing the dipping of cattle for the eradication of the Texas fever tick that systematic dip- ping of all cattle will commence in Polk county, on April 15, 1920, and continue turnout the season. All cat tie muet be dipped regularly under the supervision of duly authorized in- spector. By order of Board of Con- trol. R. M Cow cac,ata~.
 Little Rock, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
DO YOU LIKE GOOD CATTLE,-

Beach Segis Pontiac the 11th (No. 217s1S), and Lake Wood Maple Crest Beets de Kol (No. 263800), the two Michigan Holstein Sires will make the season at my barns in Mena. Fees $500, payable within 9 months from date of service. J. H. Cox, Mena, Ark. Adv. 81-6t 15-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
Import Paner Duty Free

Washington, April S.-The house bill permitting the importation duty free of newsprint paper valued at eight cents or less a pound was report. ed fayorably today by the Senate f. nance committee.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
tiabituaI Constipation Cured
 ia f4 to 2t Days

LAX -FOSsWTTH PEPSIN' is a specially prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habitual Constipation Il relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 1 1 10 2 days 10 induce regular action. lt Stimulates and Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take, Soc per bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15
One UtensiI ;o : chen is Worth : \
 on the Junk p'1

You answer the questio, t you get kitchen u,s' l: The kind that vesr x. \ expensive than the I;ss ~ K
 long. 1t pays to get longliis ,,.i pays to replace ut..'' wear out with wE1'
 Aluminium,
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-15

The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head
 Becsuse of its tonic and laxative effect LAxA- TIVE PROMO QUlNINE (Tablets) can be taken ey anyone without causing nervousness or ringint A the head E.W. GROVES signature on box S0c
Republican farmer., 1920-04-23
R. R. LABOR
 BOARD MEETS
Six of Nine Members At First Session in Wash
 ington.

Washington, April 16-The newly appointed railroad labor board, which is to consider immediately the wage demands of railroad employees, held its first meeting here today with six of the nine members present
 The three railroad representatives Horace Baker, J. H. Elliott and William B. Park---were on hand but d. J. Forester Was the only labor representative present, while only two Of the public group were at the meeting. They were G. Wallace w. Hanger of this city, and Henry Hunt of Cincinnati
 Judge R. M. Barton of Memphis. Tenn, the third public representative has been urged to come to Washing ton and is expected tomorrow. The president also telegraphed to Albert Phillips and A O. Wharton, the oth- CT two labor representatives to hur- " to the city.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-23
DIES,
 ROBB:ER vICTIM

Braintree, Mass. April 16-Freder- ick Parmenter, paymaster for the Slater & Nforril1 Co., died early today at the Quincy hospital, the second victim of the band of robbers who yesterday stole the $2O,O00 payroll of the company. Allesandro Barande1h, a guard, who was with the paymaster when the robbers opened fire, was in killed.
 Plans of the robbers evidently were definite. Two of the band attacked Barandelh and Parmenter as they were carrying the money from the company's office to it's shoe factory across a railroad track. Two others kept nearby laborers under cover of pistols and fired into factory wind ows to drive back employees. A fifth mem Der of the party drove the automo- bile in which the robbers escaped.
 A fusilade of shots greeted the ten- der of the railroad crossing who tried to drop the crossing gates in the path of the escaping men. Pursuit parties in automobiles lost the trail at Ab- ington. The bandits dropped tacks from their automobile as they fled. hoping to check pursuit The leader of the band was said to be a man of foreign appearance. about 20 years of age.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-23
JAIL BREAKER
 IS SAPPREHENDED Man Who Locked Officer
 In Cell Found In
 / California.

Frank Williams. alleged safe- blower, who made a sensational es- cape from the Derby jail last Sep. tember, has been apprehended in Long Branch, California, according to information received by the police de- partment
 On September 25 Williams and a companion named Seery were ar rested in this city. charged with hav- ing blown a safe in a Derby depart ment store. They were taken to Derby and Williams was lodged in jail.
 During the first night after his arr rest and confinement, Williams asked | an officer who was on duty in the Derby police headquarters to get him a coat which was in the next cell. The officer started to comply with thii request. No sooner had he entered the cell than the door was slammed and locked behind him and Williams was away. The officer fired his re voIver in the air and summoned as sistance. By the time his release was effected, Williams had disappeared It is expected Williams will be extra dited.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-23
HOLD REAL ESTATE
 DEALER FOR THEFT

On warrant issued by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney B. Earle Gar lick, Charles Grimwood, real estate dealer of 527 Fairfield avenue, was arrested yesterday afternoon on charge of having violated the condi- uonal bill of sale law. In the City Court this morning the case, was con- tinued until tomorrow and bonds were fixed at $30N.l
 The arrest of Grimwood seems to have been brought about by a long series of complicated sales involving an automobile and two pieces of heav- fly mortgaged real estate. Civil &C., tion may follow the procedure in the City Court.
 According to the police version of the affair, John B. Johnson of 1SS Wheeler avenue purchased on Over land automobile from Harry Ford of 445 Stratford, avenue on a conditional blH Of sale last summer. In Noyem ber,' 1919! Johnson swapped the ma. chine to Grinlwood for a house in the. East Side. Johnson's troubles seem to have started right there. It is al legged that the house was mortgased for practically all if not really more than it was worth. Johnson siclzened of his bargain and traded the house for three building lots in Bethany Chapel These lots were represented