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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
INDUSTRIAL WEEK RAILROADS NOT n ID FURNISH PLENTY'REDUCE FREIGHT THRILLING STUNTS RATES AT PRESENT
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Phoenix, Oct. 21-Barney Oldfeld and half dozen or more stars Of the auto-race are coming to Phoenix to stage what is believed will prove to be the fastest, most furious, most spectacular and thrilling series of speed events ever witnessed in Ari- zona or the entire Southwest
 November g and November 12 are the dates for this superb program of varied and fantastic thrills. The dates fall on Wednesday and Satur- day of Industrial Week, which will be observed in Phoenix from Novem- Der to 12 inclusive
 Ralph DePalma, the worlds most daring speed demon, will be here with his famous French Ballot Sin arrow cylinder racing car which holds the worlds record. In addition Tom my Milton, Jim Murphy Roscoe Sarles and other stars of the first magni- tude, all known to Arizona speed fans, are schedule for the entries
 Motorcycling will be one of the leading attractions of the two days program. To many spectators this sport appears more hazardous and daring than auto racing. These en- tries will include many noted riders from the coast and elsewhere.
 Further variety will be added by airplane stunts. and the introduction of the novel and exciting game ol auto polo The teams are well mat ched and prepared to put on an eXhi bitiou containing plenty of snappy play and perilous frolic. A full pro gram is promised for both November 9 and f2.
 The events will be held at the state fair grounds on a practically new track. guaranteed to be much faster than the old For weeks past en gineers and graders have been al work on the track repairing the damage done by the Cave Creel flood of last August and incidentally reconstructing the track from star to finish.
 The turns have been banked sev eral feet higher than before. thus af fording a surface which assures higf speed at the turns This feature alone is expected to clip man! seconds from the present records fo dirt tracks.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
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No general reduction in freight rates can be made by the railroads until their operating costs, the major portion of which consist of payments fer labor, remain at the present high level, according to statement is sued by G. w. Luce, Freight Traffic Manager, S. P. Co.
 'The railroads are now seeking by rigid economies and efficient manage ment' said Luce, ito carry an eXces sive load of wartime wages and wartime taxes, and at the same time are facing increased competition by ocean and highway carriers, which competition is> on basis that un- justly discriminates against the rail roads,
 During the four years of the war period the railroad labor costs was increased by $2,23O, ,OOO, 900. This increase represents 152%o increase in operating expenses for wages. and in return the railroads received not quite 89t more hours of service,
 'The railroad tax burden has been increased so that the 1920 taxes alone amounted to $279,000,000. This sum is four times the 1920 return. s62, O00,00O, on the money invested in the railroads.
 United States Shipping Board yes sells, partly built by money provided in railroad taxes, are operating ports of this country at loss, and for these losses the railroads have been taxed. On highways. toward the construction of which the railroads have contributed through their taxes commercial automobile lines are op- erting virtually tax free, using the unjust advantage of the free road bed to take traffic from the railroad ''The railroads are facing all of i these adverse conditions without the ! advantage that most businesses have ] off surplusses rolled up during the i flush times of few years ago. Un i der Government control the rail i roads were limited to the same net i return they earned during the three 1 years before the United States en i tered the war.
 Their properties were allowed tC ! deteriorate and the railroads must 1 he given opportunity to rehabilitate
 and expand their properties if they i are to give adequate service in the l future An increase in net earnings ! is necessary if this is to be acOm i plished. It is obvious. therefore, tha i no general reduction in freight rate! can te made until operating cost: are materially reduced"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
OCTOBER TERM SUPERIOR COURT IN SESSION THIS WEEK; LAST JURY CASE TODAY

one hour. The following jurors sat on the case: J. H. Carter. Bate Bradberry, Sylvester Phillips, Jas A. Cosper, A. N, Livvix, Alvin Warner. B. V. Romney, John Sedgwick. Har- land Walker, M. R. Kelly. E. U. Beau champ, and George E. Arnett.
 Thompson vs. Miller
 On Thursday the case of John S. Thompson, vs. R. R. Miller was called and this case is now in progress of trial. The plaintiff herein seeks to foreclose a mortgage on certain brands of cattle ranging on Eagle Creek, the mortgage being given to secure the. payment of four notes of Five Thousand, Dollars each. The plaintiff contends that the defendant has preached the mortgage in that he is in default of payment of any of said notes together with interest thereon and that he further preached the conditions of the mortgage in having sold and disposed of approxi- mately three hundred head of cattle without the consent of plaintiff. The case is being stubbornly contested. Messrs. Elliott and Lynch appearing for the plaintiff and Ling and Horton
 
 probably terminate late today The following jurors are setting in the case: A. l.. Gooch, Z w. Wilson. O. c. O'Dell, w. Gingles, James Ben netts, Roy w. Hagan, J. A. Hfdreth. Sylvester Phillips, A. N. LivviN, c. & Phillipe, E. V.Romney and G. F. Dich- tenmiller This is the last jury case on the calendar and at the conclusion thereof all jurors will be excused, Forcloses Chattel Mortgage
 On last Saturday the case of. The Gila Valley Bank and Trust Com pany,ia corporation, vs. John Gleeson and his wife, Elizabeth B. Gleeson. and James V. Parks, an action to foreclose chattel mortgage. was tried and judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of S2e0OO. Chas l.. Rawlins, Of Globe represe1tSd the plaintiff, the defendants making no appearance.
 Divorce Case set for Today
 The case of Laura Medina. vs. Henry S. Medina, was set for trial before Judge Chambers for today. This is an action for decree of di- vorce, suit money and alimony.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
OIL MEN TAKING LEASES
 ON LAND NEAR DOUGLAS

Douglas. Oct. 17-During the past few weel,s 1t has become known that parties have been quietly taking oil leases on land in locality from eight to fifteen miles east of Douglas in the Sulphur Springs Valley. It was learned today that a California com pany has purchased a half section of land in that vicinity with the pur- pose of drilling for oil just as soon as satisfactory amount of land can be secured on leases. Judge Henry Premier of this city is representing the company in the matter of securing leases, and he stated this morning that he was finding difficulty in se- curing the acreage desired, only hay, ing about one-third of 5000 acres. the amount asked by the company before starting operations.
 MT. Buemler said today that the terms of the lease asked is similar to oil leases in California and Texas carrying a royalty clause giving one eighth of any oil produced on thG /. land to the party giving the lease.
 We ask nothing from the land owners except the privilege of drill ing for oil on the land: if no oil + found then of course the lease is val useless and will become void in q given time as specified.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
TAXES ARE H|NDER|NG |TS
 PROGRESS

The following comment on the Arizona tax situation is taken from Iron Ore and shows that Editor Ne witt is pretty well informed on what is the matter with business prosperi- ty of the state:
 Taxes on the copper mines of Arizona are very high. New Corne- lia will pay this year about $440,O00, while Calumet & Arizona will be call ed upon for about $620,000. When it is considered that all of the state of Arizona does not hold as many peo- ple as the city of Detroit it will be seen that taxes there are something to be reckoned with. The high rate is srious drawback to mining and other enterprises. The state has gone road crazy for one thing, and is spending an enormous amount in the building of roads of which parai- Tel others with only few miles be- tween, these being trunk lines. Ana after all the principal use of these is to make the way easy for the tourists who are headed for Califor- mia or who are on the way back home in the east Few of them stop in Arizona longer than is needed for a hasty meal or for a tank of gasoline. It is a paying out an enormous sum for the accommodation of these birds of passage. And in doing this the people, of Arizona are threatening their principal industry by taxing it to death. Relief was promised the mining companies last fall but it does not come In this respect it isn't much unlike Michigan which spends all the money it can lay it's hands on. We were also promised relief but we don't get it. Our over head is out of all proportion to our earnings and capital is severly pres sed in keeping up its taxable burden.''
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
WORK ON sACRAM MENTO HILL
 WILL BE STOPPED SOON

9iehee, Ariz., Oct. 19--That the ST 'pni7. operation on San'amento !i@., will hn suaDended on October 31st was the announcement made yesterday afternoon by Assistant General Manager W. H. Webster Of the Copper Queen Branch of the Phelps Dodge Corporation, at joint session of the two houses of the con rress of the copper Queen Branch Employees Representation OrganiAa- ton.
 This action, according to MT. Weo- ster. terminates the preliminary work which bares the ore bodies of Sacra- mepto Hill. until such time IS the ore is needed for the concentrator when is now being completed west of the Country Club.
 Since work started on Sacramento Hill between four and five years ago (. 800. 900 cubic yards of rock and dirt have been removed from the surface leaving the ore bodies exposed. thls work continuing during the last few months having given employment tc number of men. who otherwise would have been without work.
 The secession of operations on the hill will affect about 150 men.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
Grist Gathered at
 the Court House

Quit Claim Decd
 Dell Nj. Potter to Homestake Gold Mining and Milling Go. Warranty Deeds
 Dell NJ. Potter, to Homestake Gold Mining and Milling Go.
 George w. Wilson, ct. uX. to J. R. Robbs.
 Glynn Wilson ct ux. to I. R. Robbs.
 George H. Elledge to Clarence T. Bourgeono Assignment of Mortgage
 Dolores B. Shirk to P. A. Brenner Appointment Of Deputy Sheriff
 Ray M Potter by John B. Brad berry. United States Army Discharge
 Of Juan G. Medina United States Patent
 United States of America to James A. Cosper. ChatteI Mortgages
 James M. Shelley to First National Bank.
 O. A. Risdon to First National Bank Satisfaction of Mortgages \ w. F. Hagan to A. H. Slaughter
 Peoples Bank and Trust Co.,. to August Brutinel Notice of Stipulation
 William Caste and First National Bank.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
SAVES CASH BYE
 RAPID SERVICE

Postmaster General Hays has re-es- tablished the practice of shipping all monthly. semi-monthly and bi-week- ly periodicals by mail instead of by freight. This will speed up the de- livery of these periodicals to sub scribers. The change was put into force October |
 By handling these periodicals in the regular space with the regular force and equipment, approximately $268, 600 a year can be saved in force, rent and drayage.
 It will also relieve some valuable space in post offices.
 At the time the freight shipment plan was adopted in 1911. mails were handled entirely on the weight basis, and the difference in cost of trans portation by freight and by passeng- CT trains was material. It was es- timated at that time there was a substantial saving year to tho de partment by the freight method.
 Since the inauguration of the frni@h' handling plan the basis of railway pay has been changed from the weight to the space method and transportation charges by freight have steady increased.
 Since conditions are now the re verse of what they were in 1911, witt I;trle difference in the cost of trans p9rtation between freight and mai train, and in added expense for han | ding these periodicals outside the regular equipment. together with the fact that tie freight shipment plar offers inferior service, we can nc longer defend this method Of hand ling periodicals" says Postmaster ! General Hays
 The number of publications affecte' ty this change will total almos 1 900 The action of the postmaster general will be of benefit to the pul2 i lie. the publishers and the govern ment
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
COUNTY FAIR
 ID BE. HELD. MOVIE MbER {

The Greenlee County Fair Commit tee is busy making arrangements for the Fair which is to be held in Dun can on November 5th Although the Fair will be held Tor one day only it promises to be the biggest one-day affair ever held in the county
 Exhibits of farm produce of every sort, livestock and poultry. will set a new mark of exhibition, according to the reports received from Duncan The farmers of the Gila Valley will flock to Duncan with exhibits that will open the eyes of those who have not as yet conceived the agricultural possibilities of the fertile valleys of Greenlee County.
 With keen competition among the several agricultural districts of the county, the fair connot help but sur. pass all previous efforts of the past
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
WEST WILL HANG NOV. 4 III
 ARIZONA; KILLED LEM SMITH

Theodore West is to be hanged November 4, at the state prison at Florence, for the murder of Lem Smith, whose body was found last July near the highway between Oat- man and Topock, in the northwest ern part of the state.
 The two had, been travelling to- gether bound from Texas for Los An geles where West later was appre- hended He had abandoned his car at Ludlow. In his possession were found many of Smiths effects. He denied guilt and told story of as sault by three men who had been met on the road
 The trial was at Kingman. During the time of his incarceration at Flor ence, West has been acting oddly By direction of Gov. Campbell he was examined lately by two physi clans, who declare him sane.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
CLIFTON TAKES ON OLD TIME APPEARANCE THIS WEEN-

Judging by the amount of visitors in town this week one would think that Clifton had suddenly met up with prosperity. It has surely looked like old times to see so many Cat tlemen; and ranchers and friendly faces in all walks of life who were here during this week of court. The East Side was at times actually crowded with visitors. Two cattle men furnished entertainment by pulling of a little boxing match in front of Riley's which looked for a time as though it might end serious ly. No one was hurt but they fur nished entertainment for the crowG for a few minutes at least.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
FORMER DEPUTY COUNTY
 TREASURER ADMITS GUILT

Tombstone, Ariz., Oct. 1S-W. P Walker, former deputy Cochise coun- ty treasurer, on trial since October 10 for alleged embezzlement of coun- ty funds. today brought his trial to close by entering plea of guilty to the charge of misappropriating $2344S, the first of IS charges filed against him involving shortages in the county treasurer's office said to total s35.0OO.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
MRS. SAFFRONIA MlLLlGAN'S FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY,

The funeral of Mrs. Saffronia Mill ligan was held from the home of R. D. Sessom last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Milligan had resided in Clifton for the past five years and was S3 years of age. She is survived by Three daughters: Miss Helen Toner lin, Mrs. Bullard. Mrs. R. D. Sessom and two sons. Ed and Nal Milligan.
 Mrs Milligan was born in Texas in 1888, came to Deming. N M. in 1884 where she lived number of years and finally moved to Clifton in 191t.
 Rev. Rosco Stapp of the Baptist church had charge of the funeral services.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
COPPER EXPORT SALES
 REPORTED AS INCREASED

Boston, Mass. Oct. 17-Sales of copper continue in substantial vol tune, and there are signs which clearly indicate that the trend of the market is towards greater activity and strength. Domestic and export buyers have placed large orders dur ing the last few weeks. Many mil lions of pounds figure in these nur- chases. New demand is reported in all selling quarters of the trade. and the firmer tone is inducing manufsct- urersj to replenish stocks. which in some cases are getting too low for comfort.
 The statistical position of the met al is gradually improving. Surplus stocks are slowly but surely de- creasing. Domestic deliveries and export shipments for the first nine months of this year are estimated at about S56,00O.0OO pounds. United States refinery output for the same period is estimated at 7SO.OCO G0O pounds.
 Copper for October and November delivery is quoted at 13 cents bv .he large selling agencies.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
LAND BOARD ORDERED
 RENEW GRAZING LEASE

Phoenix, Ariz., Oct 17-Judge Frank Fl Lyman of the MaricOpa county superior court today issued an alternative writ of mandamum directing the members of the state land board and Rudolph Kuchler, state land commissioner. either to renew leases held by the Mulefoot Cattle company on three sections of land in Cochise county or to appear in his court November 1 and show cause why they have not renewed the leases. The writ was issued to- day after the cattle company filed suit against the land board and com missioner.
 The members of the land board are Governor Thomas F. Campbell Secretary of State Ernest R Hall Attorney General Calbraith State Treasurer Raymond R. Earhart and State Auditor Charles w Fairfield.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
FORMER N. M. SUPREME
 COURT JUSTICE IS DEAD

Haverhill, Mass, Oct, 19-Tra A. Abbott who was associate justice of New Mexico under it's territorial government, died at his home here yesterday. He was first appointed to the New Mexican bench by Pre- sident Roosevelt in 19Of and was re- appointed by President Taft, serving until 1912. Previously he had served as@ justice of the district court here. He was 76 years of age
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR
 NABBED AT METCALF

Eusebio Chavez, a lad of nineteen years was apprehended on last Tues day at Metcalf and is now languish- ing in the County Jail charged with the crime of Burglary. Chavez burg Iarized the Arizona Copper Company's store at Metcalf on last Monday night and when caught by officers on Tuesday. a twentv-one jewel watch and Thirty dollars in money was
 found on him. He will receive a prclimenary hearing in few days,
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21

KILLED WHILE MAKING WINE Chicago. Oct 1S-Sam Mirabella, 31, slipped while making wine yes
 terday and fell headfirst into the barrel. He was dead when relatives found him
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21
ecEOOl FLEcTiON-

Notices have been posted calling for a School Election to be held on Saturdav October 29th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-10-21

Attorney A. F. Lynch suent We'd nesday of this week at Sanard on court business.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-04-14
Magic City Program

TONIGHT, Thursday, April ia
Shirley Mason in ELAINE Of Youth"
also William Duncan in Fighting
Fate" II and Is cents. Matinee
$3.50, IL and II cents.
FRIDAY, April 15-WiIliam Far
mum in CT I were King" a comedy
snd vaudeville program Benefit Of
The American Legion. II and so
cents.
SATURDAY, April 16-Charles
Ray in ''The Village Sleuth," and a
good Sunshine Comedy. II and rs
cents. Matinee $3.50, II and II cents.
MONDAY, April 18-Robert War
wick in Chou Art the Man." and
''Fantomas. II and Is cents. Mat
inee 8 $50 p. M, IL and II cents.
Cracker-eating contest for the
children at matinee.
TUESDAY, April 19-Viola Dana
in "Cinderella's Twin" and a two
reel Western comedy-drama. IL and
Is cents.
WEDNESDAY, April 2O-Wanda
Hawley in "Her First Elopement"
and a Snub Pollard comedy. II and
rs cents.
Coming, April %, "The World and
His Wife," featuring Alma Reubens
Of "Humoresque" fame.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-04-14
"IF / WERE KING" WITH
WILLIAM FARNUM, FRIDAY
BENEFIT AMERICAN LEGION

A picture that IS said to include
William Farnum's greatest screen ef-
fort will be shown at the Magic City
Thpater Friday, April 18th. 1t is IF
l We're King" from the great stage
success and novel by Justin Huntly
Mccarthy and is a William Fox pro-
ductiOn.
Those who follow the stage will re-
member that z. H. Sothern created
the role of Francois Villon in this
play, and scored a great success.
As soon as thespicture was finished
Mr.. Fox sent copy Of it to Eng
land, where it was shown to Justin
Huntly Mccarthy The author was
enthusiastic.
1T is wonderful" he declared. II
never believed motion pictures could
make a play so real. And Mr.. Far
mum is splendid in the part Of Villon.
During the recitation Of the poem IF
l We're King before Louis, | could
almost believe 1 was hearing Mr..
Farnum speak / extend my con-
gratulations to Mr.. Fox, to Mr. Far
mum and to Mr.. Edwards, who d.
rected the picture. The handling Of
the crowds is thrilling"
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-04-14
FANNIE WARD PLAYS
AT GARDEN FRIDAY

Fanny Ward, the brilliant interna-
5ional star and one of the most pop
ular emotional actresses on the
screen, will appear at the Garden
Theater tomorrow friday night as
star of the photo-dramatic film, "She
Played and Paid" a screen adapta-
ton Of Henri Bernstein's famous
masterpiece, LA Eafela."
The production, filmed in Paris
under the direction of J. de Baron
cell, promises to be one of the great
est dramatic opportunities of Miss
Wards career Certainly "She Play
ed and Paid' is a soul-stirring, red
blooded motion picture, with "pep,"
punch and thrills enough to satisfy
the taste of any movie fan.
The story concerns the beautiful
and tragic Helene de Brechebel,
played by Miss Ward, who endured
insult, suffered intrigue and bore up
under disgrace for the man she loved
with a fortitude magnificent in it's
daring and appeal. Her indomitable
courage in the face of fearful odds
is an inspiring example Of what one
woman viii dare for cloves sweet
sake"-the love which laughs at all
bounds, overcomes all obstacles, and
stakes all, even life itself, to accom-
plish its purpose. For Helene is mar
ried to Baron lie BOurge unhappiiy-
the result of d financial transaction
on the part Of her father-but suf-
fers silently and carries herself with
dignity. In her heart She loves Rob
ert de Chaceroy, and in turn is loved
deeply BY him. Robert, a handsome
youth, is sometime soldier of fortune,
sportsman, gambler and horseman.
GamDling is for him more than a
passion-it is a profession His luck
is good, usually, but the time comes
when everything goes against him.
and he loses all. Helene suffers as
keenly as though his misfortunes
were her own, and resolves she will
save the man she loves, "cost what it
may"
The terrific sacrifice ION Helene's
part, the struggle of the man facing
the inevitable and. the thrilling end,
all makes a gripping, intense play
full of interest, appeal and action.
"She Played and Paid" is a story
from life strongly told-it will send
you away thinking and wondering
and then thinking some more.