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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

MEETING OF FAIR PRICE BOARD
 The Fair Price Board for Clifton ap- pointed by the Federal Fair Price Commissioner for Arizona and funct ioning under the Lever Act of Con- gross is now fully organized. The committee representing the public consists of F. M. Farrell as chairman of the Board, M. Danenhauer, vice president, A. L. Terry, secretary, O. Risdon, representative of consumers The committee of dealers is l.. J. Ow- tail grocer, J. Horwitz, clothier, R. Pringle, shoes; J. Gatti, meats; Miss Olive Huff, secretary of the Board.
 All complaints relative to excess i've prices charged for necessities or unfair speculation and boarding should be presented to this tribunal at the next meeting Tuesday, March 2, zoo o'clock in the office of the Board of Supervisors or mailed to F. M Farrell, chairman of the Board, Box 355. All complaints are to be treated as con- fidential and thoroughly investigated.
 The public is urged to bear in mind that stabalization of prices depends a great deal on their own manage ment. Production will be stimulated through sensible buying and diminish ing of extravagant demands in order that supply may catch up with the, demand, and substituting the cheaper for higher priced articles treatine waste of every description as an ex- travagant consumption.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
Here From PinaI County

P. M. George, formerly of Clifton but now making his home in Pinal County, arrived in Clifton this week where he was called on legal busi- ness. Since removing to Pinal coun- ty MT. George has been appointed ceputy sheriff under Sheriff Hall and is making his headquarters on his mining property a few miles from Ray. MT. George is the owner of sew eral valuable mining claims in that district and development work is go- ing forward with encouraging results and MT. George has secured sufficient financial backing for his purposes: The ore taken out runs high in gold and silver.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
dicate profteering?

During the period under consideration, wheat sold at average price of s2.03 bushe, or 11O percent above the tenyear prewar price. Pig Iron price 129 percent above the pre-war avrage structural steel 120 percent, and lead 72 percent-to cite only few essential commodities.
 'As apparently so-called low price copper produc which may be assumed to mean low cost, have been singled for specific attack it is surely necessary point that those mines gifted by nature with conditions which permit the extraction of the metal cheaply were penalized by 80 per cent profit tax, thus placing them equali ty with those less favoraby endowed.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
Will Represent ereenIee County

Hon. John R. Hampton, formerly of Greenlee county, where he still re- tains business interests, but now a resident of Phoenix, will represent the members of the Democratic State Central Committee from this county when the Committee meets in Phoe- nix tomorrow for the purpose of se- lecting the six delegates and six alter mates to the National Democratic Con- vention which meets in San Francis co on June 18th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
HERBERT c. HOOVER FOR PRESIDENT

Since the New York World came out and declared its preference Herbert for president there has been wide discussion of Mr. Hoover throughout tbe country This discussion has developed strong sentiment for this most capable man in whom there seems to be unbounded confidence in his ability to direct the destines this country to the best ad- vantage during these trying times of reconstruction MT Hoover cannot be rated as politician and on this account the professional politicians in the democratic and republican parties not warming up to his candidacy. The opposition of politicians will of be strong feature operating against the success Mr. Hoover, but it might be that this fact could be used by the friends of Hoover in arousng the great mass of the people for him.
 In Arizona there is growing sentiment for Hoover. One may hear the frequent expression that men would for Hoover regardless of the ticket on which his name might appear a candidate for president
 The Messenger, regarded of the strong democratic influence in Maricopa county is saying some mighty nice things about MT. Hoover and his probable candidacy on the democratic ticket for president.
 The announced intention of J. H. Calvert, of Doug
  club in that city has met with much engagement from democrats while good many republicans have signifed their desire to join Hoover club.
 The Copper Era would be glad to see Herbert Hoover as the candidate for president the demo- cratic ticket this year. While all of his political be- liefs may be known still thing is known and can not be successfully disputed and that is his derfu efficiency and complete knowledge of econo mical conditions affecting the nationns of the world which must be handled successfully if the United States is returned to it's old time industrial progress and prosperity.
 When young man, Herbert Hoover connect ed with the old Carlisle mining company at Carlisle New Mexico, just across from the Greenlee county line, as an engineer. Since then he has been gagged in great enterprises in many parts of the world. The Hoover campaign is promising great benefit to this country with administration with Hoover as the leader and general director we be- Ieve the government would be business basis than ever before.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
WALTER DOUGLAS MAKES ANSWER

In article appearing in the Engineering and Mining Journal Walter Douglas, president of the Phlps-Dodge Corporation and prominent figure inx the world metal mining, challenges the critics of American copper producers and brands the charges the house of representatives as false and vicious and circulated solely and purely for campaign pur- poses. In this article MT. Douglas says in part:
 "On entry into the war the government adopt ed policy of price fixing and of the earliest commodities to be affected was copper. As it be- came known that non-essential industries would be forbidden the metal and that government would fix the price not only for it's requirements but for the allied powers the price declined after March and electrolytic copper selling slightly over 26 cents when the price-fxing committee of the price of 2S 12 cents pound, with the added dtion that wages, which were based on a sliding equivalent to Recent market, should not be re- duced. In spite of increased costs of production this price maintained until July 2, 1918, when the government granted increase of 1-2 cents to compensate for increased freight rates and wages and higher toll of refners. The 26-cent price re- mained to the close of the war;
 While comparisons odious to those in whose favor they do not trend, may it not be pertinent compare the relative advance in copper to that of other commodities. As before stated, the selling price of copper 16 23 for ten years prior to entry into the war; The Graham committee report transactions only since the United States became party to the struggle Therefore, the percentage of increase was, for the first 15 months fl percent, and for the last four months, 56 percent. Does this under the conditions of high labor and material costs, 60 percent increases in freights and the admitted inefficiency of abor in-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
COMING

COMING
 Dr. Schell the well known optician of Tucson will be at The Clifton Hotel on Sunday of this week, and will re- main until Monday evening only. (22 and 23rd). If you need glasses, call on him for expert service. Special attention to children's eyes. 20 1tc
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

John Barleycorn's estate has been inherited by two very distant relatives, Patent Medicine and Tonic.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

In Arizona, nearly 5s per cent of the states taxa tion is borne by the mining industry, which has gross assessment of s4s6, ,262 s61 says Engineering Mining Journal, N. Y. There has been a gradual percentage increase since 31 per cent was assessed in 1912, the first year of Arizonas statehood, save that in 1916 there jump of 12 per cent. In 1912 the mines assessment was $45,145,OOO in 1913 OOO in s216 OOO in 1917 $Sss oOo and in 1917 s491,679OO 900. The assessment now is based upon production record and surface valua- tions
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

Paris whispers that the wasp-waist is coming back Doubtless Paris will sting the buyers as usual.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

Hon. Carl Hayden, Arizonas Representative in Congress proved himself the equal ablest par hmentarians in Congress when he succeeded last week, a point of order in blocking the attempt of a Representative from Iowa to place rider on the Agricultural Appropriation Bill which amendment provided for increase of 300 per in the graz ing fees National Forests. Congressman Hayden is to be congratulated by the cattlemen and sheep. of Arizona and New Mexico for the splendid fight he put up in their behalf An arbitrary increase of 300 per cent in the grazing fees by congress- without any investigator hearing by the commit tee on agriculture, would have been unfair and rank injustice Under the existing law the Secre- tary of Agriculture has the discretionary power to fix the grazing fees from time to time and it is reasonable to suppose that this cabinnet officer is looking after the interests Uncle Sam In fact the grazing fees have been increased 100 per cent with in the last year.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

Mexico is suffering from shortage of small change We might give her of ours. It isn't worth anything in this country.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

Those mysterious wireless signals supposed to be from another world probably indignant effort to learn what is delaying shipment of the kaiser
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20
THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED

Remember that the man who believes he has learned all he needs to know, has outlived his fitness.
 Remember that often a mans pride in his own personal wisdom keeps him from gaining more wis dom
 Remember that it is possible for you to learn each day something about the very things that you pride yourself knowing thoroughly.
 Remember that many times mans personality stands between him and the attainment of wis
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

You needn't ask whether he likes his job. Observe the quality of his work and you will know.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-02-20

The water placed in the goblet, bowl or cup Changes it's form to it's receptacle And so our plastic souls take various shapes And characters of good or ill., to fit The good or evil in the friends we choose Therefore be careful your choice of friends And let your special love be given to those Whose strength of character may prove the whip That drives you ever to fair Wisdom's goal.
 Emperor of Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
DINRCE LIST IN
FRANKLIN COUNTY

Pennington, Me. May 25-The fol-
lowing divorces were decreed during
the term Of the Franklin S. J. court,
just adjourned:
Estelle 4. Easter from Robert c.
Faster, cruel and abusive treatment.
Hazel Witham from Joseph Whitman,
same cause. custody of the minor
given to the husband during the
school year. and for two weeks of the
summer vacation, libelant to have the
right to visit the children. Eva NJ
Esty from Henry A. Esty, cruel and
abusive treatment. Custody of minor
children given TO the libelant. Henry
is to pay SIS per week to Eva; Ma
rion w. J. Bailey, cruel treatment;
Charles NJ. Hobbs, from Lutte Helley
Hobbs, desertion; j. Summer Lowell
from Gertrude L. Lowell, cruel treat
ment: Jennie H. McLeary. from
George E. McLeary. desertion: will
lard c. Perry from Eunice G. Perry,
'F'loren L. Philbrick from
Florence Philbrick. cruel treatment:
Angus M. Marten from Susie E. Mar
ten, adultery. children to hbelant:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
Family Voting.

While American women are
anxiously waiting for the perfect
SO" and specializing on when they
will get the chance to vote, the
French are giving their attention to
a bill now before the Chamber of
Deputies which provides not only
for the enfranchisement Of women
but also for the voting strength of
minor children.
The plan briefly is to permit the
head of the family, man or woman,
to cast one vote for each member of
the family. The enormous loss of
men in the war has brought about a
state of affairs in which many fami-
lies now have no voice in the affairs
Of government. Under the proposed
voting plan, of course some women
would vote and others would not
Widows and single women will exer-
else their own suffrage rights while
women WNOS6 HuSUdTQS are llElnS
will be represented by their hus-
bands; that is, they will have a vote
but the husband will have the cast
ing Of it.
Looked at from the standpoint of
votes in the aggregate the scheme
puts premium on large families,
and it has been limited that perhaps
the real purpose of it is to increase
the birth rate, which has long been a
serious problem in France. If bulk
is what is desired as the proper ex-
preston of the franchise, the plan
should accomplish that end. but to
our way of thinking the chief re-
quisftes Of suffrage are intelligence
and individual responsibility, both of
which are apparently overlooked by
this bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
Expenditure Not Appreciated

washington POSt)
"The preferential presidential pri-
mary should either be abandoned or
should be held in every State in the
Union on the same day and under
uniform laws" remarked Marius E.
Lantz of Chicago. presidential pref
erence primaries were held in 25 or
80 states this year, millions of dol
lars were burned up, and when the
two conventions meet the delegates
will have no more idea of the senti-
ment of the rank and file than If no
primary had been held. Certainly
this is a wanton waste of money for
no purposes at all.
Take the case of Ohio, for in
stance In 1916 Judge Hughes as the
Republican standard bearer got 554.-
900 votes in Ohio. In the Republic
can primary there last month Hard
ing, Wood, Johnson and Hoover the
four Republicans voted for, got only
100000. Certainly no one can tell
from this what the sentiment of
Buckeye voters is. In Maryland Cen
eral Wood, who carried the State in
the preference primary, got only 13
per cent of the vote of the losing
Republican candidate for governor
last year, and certainly this is not
an expression of Maryland sentiment.
1T is coming to be the general be-
lief that a convention is the most
economical way of choosing candi-
dates, and surely as safe a barometer
as the primary. But if the primaries
are to be continued let them be held
simultaneously and let there be a law
limiting expenditures of the candi-
dates"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
Il Will Pay Mexico To Be Honest

Il Will Pay Mexico To Be Honest
Corruption wins not more than
honesty" is a saying that received
applause back in Shakespeare's day.
Perhaps the sentiment may yet be
appreciated in Mexico. A big smelt-
ing company recently declared that
in all the years it had dealt with
Mexicans 1t had found them honest,
but that does not appear to be the
conclusion Of those having dealings
with Mexican officials.
The celebrated Spanish author,
Blasco Ibanez, who has recently Wis
tied the country and written of his
impressions, would seem to be dis
passionate authority and verifies the
conviction generally entertained
among American business men. In
other words Villa in point Of morals
and methods is not more objectiona-
BILE than some of the leaders who
have acquired prominence in govern
ment roles and now offer $4,000 for
him dead or alive. This, of course,
indicates mental as well as moral in
feriority. The best minds are not
found in the morally crooked, never
theless there have been bandits with
sufficient intelligence to determine
with accuracy whom it is safe to rob.
Indeed Villa seems to have been
wiser in this respect than some of
those essaying the role Of statesmen.
1t is very important to such as
wish to preserve Mexico for the Mex
leans that whoever may come to the
control of Mexican affairs shall rec
ognize that the United States, not
only because of it's own interests but
also because in support of the Mon
roe Doctrine it indirectly assumes
certain. responsibility, must be as
sured Of the application of law and
order to their foreign relations. what
ever Mexico may do with respect to
its own inhabitants. This done the
people of the United States will not
permit aggression in Mexico. What
ever may be thought of certain spe-
cial interests the American public is
not coveting Mexico and the job of
cleaning it up Notwithstanding in re-
sources it is one of the richest parts
of the earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
Some Job
Boston Transcript

Boston Transcript
If President Wilson, now appoint
ed arbiter of the boundaries of Ar
menia, authorizes an extension of the
present limits Of Armenia, the extern
sion will be carried out only in the
face of the strong opposition of the
Turkish Nationalist, under Musta-
pha Kemal Pasha, who now occupy
most of the additional area claimed
by Armenia The Turkish National
lists 1nave repudiated the Turkish
peace treaty. by which the sultan is
deprived of most of his non-Turkish
population. The Turkish National
lists are we'll armed and fairly well
organized and disciplined. They cam
not easily be dislodged, nor will they
without protest give up territory
which they hold by forcible military
occupation.
The settlement of the Armenian
problem, then, depends. in the last
analysis, on the recommendations
made by Major General Hartford,
after thorough investigation of the
whole problem. The fate of Arme-
MIA General Harbord found to be in
timately related to that of Turkey
and Asia Minor as a whole. The
power that assumes the mandate for
Armenia must be given mandatory
powers over the whole of Turkey
and Anatolia. Otherwise the work
of the mandatory power would stand
in grave jeopardy, and chaos in Asia
Minor would be perpetuated indefi-
nitely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26

Brunswick to good landing places on
Names hundred harbored shores. t.
But down in Maine the devious
ways in which a prohibitory law may
be circumvented have long been
studied. If the State and Federal au-
thorities join hands they are likely to
make it warm for the border runners,
even if they do not stop their activ-
tiles. The coming battle in the orig
inal prohibition State should afford
considerable evidence as to the sue
cess which is likely to attend efforts
to make national prohibition prohibit,
so far as the importation Of forbidden
beverages is concerned. Whatever
may be the outcome. it may be safely
predicted that the man who becomes
an amateur among the rum run
ners" in order to secure private
stock for home consumption will be
in very great danger of detection.
Border running is no game for anna
tours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
RHEU MATISM
Torturing Pains and Swollen Joints
Vanish When Rheuma Is Used
or Money Refunded.

If there are any rheumatic sufferers
who have not awaited themselves of this
generous offer they should do SO at
once.
II Rheuma, the guaranteed prescrip-
ton for rheumatism in any form. does
not give quick and joyful relief the cost,
small as it Is, will be gladly returned
without any quibbling or red tape.
Rheumatism is a dangerous disease,
and anyone who has the slightest sign
of it should drive it from the system as
quickly as possible. This is what Rheu-
ma did for many. 1t should do as
much for you.
II have been laid up for one year with
chronic arthritis," says one sufferer
II had doctors galore. also spent four
months in sanitorium, but had prac-
tically no relief. Then started taking
Rheuma. Now. l can go without
clutches or other aid, which 1 could not
do for the last nine months. 1 highly
recommend it, and would gladly answer
any questions asked on receipt Of stamp
for postage.o-Thomas H. Eddy, Schuy.
lerville. N. Y.
Rheuma is absolutely harmless and
thoroughly reliable because 1t is one dis
covery that has forced rheumatism to
yield and disappear. 1t Is recommended
and sold on the no-cure-no-pay plan by
Bowditch-Webster Co. and good drug
gists verywhere.--Adv. mayl9-N.26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
MRS. BR|EN
Had to Live On Cereals
Before Taking Tanlac
Had Suffered For Fifteen Years Of
indigestion, She Says

1T certainly seems wonderful, but
it is a fact. Tanlac has entirely re-
lieved me Of troubles that have fol-
lowed me for fifteen years." declared
Mrs. Laura Brien, BAT Hayward
street, Manchester, N. H.
81 had suffered from indigestion all
these years, and although 1 tried
many different medicines, nothing
ever helped me until I began taking
Tanlac. My appetite was very poor,
and notwithstanding the fact that
confined my diet to the lightest kind
Of cereals. I always suffered after
eating. After meals gas would form
on my stomach and press against my
heart until 1 could hardly breathe.
There was constant pain in the
small of my back, and I often had
such splitting headaches could not
do my housework My nerves were
badly upset, the least little noise
would startle me. and it was impossi-
BILE for me to get good nights
sleep. I lost several pounds in
weight, became weaker and weaker
every day and finally got in such a
badly, run down condition it was an
effort for me to get around.
my mother, who resides with me,
had been taking Tanlac with fine re-
suits. so I decided to try it myself,
and it proved to be exactly the medi-
cine l needed. While I have taken
only six bottles, my appetite has re-
turned in full force and the indiges
ton is entirely gone. l am never
troubled with gas on my stomach or
have any difficulty in breathing. The
pains have left my back, and l never
have headache any more. My
nerves are as steady as can be, I can
sleep like a child vail night long and
always feel greatly refreshed on aris-
ing in the morning, I have not only
regained my lost weight, but several
pounds over, and feel as strong as I
ever did in my life. I can now do
my homework with the greatest ease.
In fact, I just feel fine in every re-
spect, and as l owe it all to Tanlac
can never say too much for it."
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by Bow
ditch Webster Co., and the leading
druggist in every city and town.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-26
WEDNESDAY, MAY rs, 1920.

the A. F. Of L., is the other appoin-
tee. No greater problem confronts
the country today than the railroad
question, and the new railroad law
must be administered in a spirit OF
sympathy and with an understanding
of the economic, commercial ana
other problems involved. 1t is pro-
bable that neither Of these men know
anything more about the railroad sit
uation than the casual traveller. The
inevitable question therefore is: Was
it not possible to secure the services
of men who had at least primer I'M
Outstanding of the great railroad
problems which must be solved by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in the next few years?