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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
IS CENT COPPER IS EXPECTED
 SOON SAYS c. & 4. PRESIDENT

DOUGLAS, Dec. 19.- optimistic ally pessimistic" is the way Gordon R. Campbell, of Calumet. Mich, president. of the Calumet & Arizona Mining company, feels. Campbell is in the district, the guest of Jahn C. Greenway.
 While Campbell refused to admit that he was entirely optimistic re- garding the outlook for copper. he admitted that the pessimism he ex- perienced during his visit to the dis trict eight months ago had nearly left him.
 Conditions now aye certainly a great deal better than they were, " he said. Just what will happen during the next few months I do not know. don't expect to see a sudden boom in the copper industry; and we do not want that. But we do want, and hope to see, a steady i'm provement. During the last few months copper has shown a tendency to creep up to 14 cents pound and then fall back a few fractions. Fourteen cents seems to have been its limit. In a short time I would not be surprised to see copper around 15 cents a pound and holding that figure"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
ENcINAS WOMAN SENTENCED
 TO PRISON FOR LIFE

FLORENCE, Ariz., Dec. 21.-Miss Catherine mcinas. found guilty of first degree murder Dec. for the staying of Dr. W. G. Randall, prom inent physician of Florence. was sen fenced to life Imprisonment in the Arizona state penitentiary today by Judge Joseph Jenckes.
 Counsel for the defendant, who had previously been denied a motion for a new trial, filed notice of an ap- peal to the state supreme court i'm mediately after sentence was pas sed.
 Dr. Randall was shot and killed last September in the apartment of Miss Encinas, a nurse who had pre- viously been employed by him.
 Miss Encinas surrendered to au- thorities immediately after the shoot ing and during her trial testified that she shot Dr. Randall in self de- fense after he had threatened to kill her.
 The jury which found Miss Encinas guilty after 12 hours deliberation. also recommended 8 sentence of life imprisonment.
 When asked by Judge Jenckes whether she had anything to say be- fore he passed sentence Miss Encinas replied: "T have nothing to say ex- cept I have been judged by 12 level headed men. Perhaps they were prejudiced against me, and I feel con fident that in the supreme court will be vfndicated of the charge.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
CATTLE GROWERS ID
 |BE EREPRESENTEDBY COMMITTEE

Col. T. P. Wilson. of Eagle Greek. and George Montgomery, Of Pine Flat, representative cattlemen of their respective sections, arrived in Clifton on Thursday. and on Friday with R. Stephens. of Clifton. held committee meeting representing the cattle growers of Greenlee county.
 The committee composed of Messrs Wilson, Montgomery and Stephens is the outgrowth of the recent meeting of cattlemen of the county held in Clifton upon which occasion Press- dent Boice and Secretary Rice of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association were present
 Instead of attempting to organize a new county association at this time. which has been attempted be- fore in this county, the cattlemen present at the meeting held in the Y building on December 18th, unani- mously decided to elect a committee to represent them from this county and selected the above named com mitteemen for that purpose.
 Messrs Wilson, Montgomery and Stephens will represent the cattle men, from the Stephens range on tho south. north, including the Blue and Eagle districts, and have been em- powered by the cattle growers of this section to represent them at thes meetings of the state association. and to make contracts for sale and time of delivery.
 At the meeting of the committee in Clifton this week the general sit uation in the county will be can vassed and as soon as possible the number of available steers for sale in this county will be listed.
 The prime object to be attained by the cattle growers by the ap- pointment of this committee is to eliminate the middleman and the commission man and to deal direct with the big buyers. It is claimed by local cattlemen that on one ship ment of steers made from the local stock yards six thousand dollars profit was made by middlemen be. fore the cattle were loaded onto the cars.
 While the committee appointed will only represent the cattlemen of this district, for the purpose of mas- ing sales contracts, it is understood that a similar committee will be chosen to represent the cattlemen of the Duncan section.
 Considerable interest is being manifested by the cattlemen of the county as to who will be appointed cattle inspector for this district un- der the new administration. The present inspector for the district is MT. Vernon Martin and it is stated that there are no less than fifteen applicants to be his successor.
 Those most prominently mentioned as likely to receive the appointment are Mitch Sanders, of Duncan: Geo. Bake, and Red Miller, of Clifton
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
Customs Officers Narrowly Escape Death From Bomb

MORALES. Dec. 20.-A Granada negro, a British subject, was arrested by customs guards on the line Tues day afternoon, and taken to the of flee of the special agent in the cus- toms house, where a search disclosed him to be in possession of an internal machine, large enough to destroy any building in Noga1es.
 The bomb was made by filling a small tin with nitro-giycerine, sealed with wax and with Illuminating cap arranged between two large, hexigon nuts so that slight jar would cause it to explode.
 The fact that damage had not been done by the bomb was probably due to the dynamite having gotten wet in some manner. and this fact too probably saved an explosion in the customs office when the machine was being opened.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
PRESBYTERIAN NEWS

A Happy New Year to you all, is the wish of the minister, Rev. F. W. Thomas.
 The Christmas season was very fittingly celebrated at Morenci Sat. urday' night by beautiful exercises and tree. The program was & splendid one and all enjoyed it, as well as the treat
 The sermon there in the morning was suited to the occasion, as was also the Sunday School lesson.
 Clifton had their tree and program in connection with the evening Ser vice Sunday. and it was very inn pressive, and inspiring. Rev. Thomas gave ten minute sermonette at the close of the program after which the treat was distributed
 The Mexican Protestant tree and a fine program was at the Chapel at Morenci, the Clifton church cele- brated the event with them there. A fine treat and many useful gifts were distributed.
 The Teacher Training Class at Clifton will change the evening of their meeting from Wednesday to Tuesday beginning with the New Year
 Rev. F. w. THOMAS.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
ELECTION CONTEST IN MORENC| ERECT.
 IS DISMISSED

The election contest suit instituted by Miner E Roscoe. of Morenci, can didate in the recent election on the Democratic ticket for the office of Justice of the Peace, was dismissed in the Superior Court this week on the motion of the attorneys for the contestant.
 On the face of the returns F. A. Stewart, republican, qandidnte, had been elected Justice of the Peace by & margin of three votes, and in order to secure a recount of the votes in Morenci precinct for this office contest proceedings were insti- tutei.
 The commission appointed to in- speet the ballots cast in Morenci precinct for the office of Justice of the Peace consisted of R. M. Me Dougali. c. M. Staples, and IF Earl Rogge. The commission met on We'd nesday of this week in the office of County Treasurer W. J. Collins, the legal custodian of the ballots, and after a careful inspection of the bal lots, submitted their report to the Court
 The Commission was unanimous in finding that there were cast for F. A. Stewart, Contestee, 179 votes i; and for Miner o. Roscoe, contestant, IFS votes. which said votes are agreed between Contestant and Contestea to be in all respects regular and valid.
 Tn addition to the above finding the Commission called to the atten' tion of the Court thirteen ballots ap- bearing to be irregular on their face and proceeded to describe such irreg ular ballots to the Court, marking such ballots from No. 1 to No. 13.
 Two examples of the irregular bal lots described are as follows:
 Ballot No. l. Marked with a cross in the square at the head of the Republican column, and with cross in the square opposite the name O. Miner O. Roscoe, and no cross in the square opposite the name of F. A Stewart.
 Ballot No. 6. A cross placed in the square at the head of the Demo cratic column, and a cross placed in the square al the -i.ht of .t.e name of F. A. Stewart, and Ilo cross in Lne square to the right of the name oi Miner E. Roscoe.
 Thirteen such irregular ballots were described by the Commission and ac companied the report to the Court as exhibits.
 The Commission also noted that twenty ballots were cast in the pre- cinct upon which the votes expressed no choice for the office of Justice oi the Peace.
 Following the submission of the report to the Court Miner O. Roscoe the Contestant, who was present ir person, instructed his attorneys Messrs Lynch & Elliott, to dismiss the suit
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
St6,4ss IS MONTHS
 GASOLINE TAX TOTAL

PHOENIX. Dec 22.-Gasoline tax collections for November amounted to $16,459.65, according to state ment issued yesterday by Ernest R. Hall. secretary of state. The collec- tions, the statement states, shows slight increase over the collections for October. The total amount col lected through the tax on gasoline since the law became effective, June g, 1921, has been $255, ,399.0s. The records of the secretary of states of flee shows
 The collections of the tax for No- vember, 1922, show an increase of s3,12745 over the collections for No vember. 1921, which were $13,932.20. The tax collected is one cent gal lon and is collected from the whole sale dealers. The funds are turned over to the state treasurer to be credited to the highway fund of the state.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
DIcHTENMiLLER-RiSDoN wEDniNG-

Rev. F. w. Thomas united in the holy bonds of matrimony at six o'clock last Sunday morning, MT. George Edward Dichtenmiller and Miss Emma E. Risdon. The wedding was at the home of MT. and Mrs. All Hagan. who served bountiful breakfast immediately following the ceremony Only the immediate re- latives of the couple were present and after the breakfast the bride and groom took the stage for Lordsburg and thence to Fl Paso. They will visit relatives there for few days before returning to settle here for their welded life.
 Tf. .oichtenmiller is employed by the Phelps Dodge Co. at Morenci and Mrs. Dichtenmiller has been teach ing in the Clifton schools. We are glad to have this very fine young couple settle here for their home and wish them all the joys of long we'd ded life.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
APPOINTMENTS BY SUPERVISORS ID BE
 MADE 0N TUESDAY

The outgoing Board of Supervisors will hold their last session of the year at the court house on Saturday December 30th which will sbe at tended by the new incoming mem bers as well.
 Final reports will be received from the various county officers and the money on hand in the office of the Treasurer will be counted
 The first official meeting of the new Board, composed of Minor c.. Simms, of Clifton; w. W. McMillen of Morenci and Floyd Hightower, of Duncan, will be held on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at which time the annual contracts for fuel boarding prisoners, and printing will be let
 From what is considered an author ative source the ERA learns that the appointments will be made by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning as follows:
 Clerk Of Board of Supervisors-H. K. Martin.
 supt of Public Health-Dr. T: B. Smith
 Matron of HospitaI-Mrs. Laurie Smith
 Road Superintendent-S L. Await.
 Custodian of Building and Grounds -Wm. Whipple.
 AcOrding to our informant the new Chairman of the Board will be Minor O. Simms. of Clifton.
 It was reported at the Court house yesterday that in all probability County Treasurer John Evans would be unable to be present Tuesday morning to assume his new duties by reason of illness which has con fined him to his home for several weeks
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
Nogales Man to Be
 State Examiner By Hunt Appointment

PHOENIX, Dec. 22. - Governor elect George W. P. Hunt today an. nounced the selection of Frank L.. Edinborough of Nogales for ap- pointment to the office of stste ex- aminer under the new adm;nistra- tfon.
 MT. Edinborough has been resi- dent of Arizona for many years and since coming to the state he has been engaged in the banking and insur- ance business.
 He was formerly head of the in- surance department of the National Bank of NogaleS.
 MT. Edinborough is graduate of the Michigan Law school and prac- ticed law for many years before com ing west
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
HUNDREDS SEEKING WORK IN MINES AT
 GLOBE AND MIAMI

GLOBE, Arizona, Dec. 21.-Relief organizations here are alarmed at the steady influx of workless from the Pacific coast. It is estimated that between 30 and 40 are arriving daily in search of jobs. The arrivals declare that they have been told in Phoenix and western Arizona of easy work and big pay to be obtained at Globe and Miami
 Only skilled workers are being employed in the mines here, how ever, and those searching for work are for the most part, unfitted for such work.
 The Red Cross. Associated Chari- ties, the Salvation Army, and other relief organizations are caring for the job hunters. The city and county jails have been pressed into service to house the needy.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
News of Clifton
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Hon, A. R. Lynch, attorney -at-law., of Clifton and Chairman of the GreeR- lee County Democratic Central Com mittee, has been rendered the ap. pointnent by Attorney General Mur- phy, as Assistant Attorney General MT. Lynch left for Phoenix this morning to confer with Attorney Gen. eral Murphy and stated before leav- ing that he would in all probability accept the appointment Attorney General Murphy Is to be congrat,I- lated upon securing an able assistant in this important office and the selection of A. R. Lynch will likewise be pleasing to local Democrats.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
ASSESSORS FIX THE VALUATION OF
 PROPERTY

PHOENIX, DeG 23. - Announce- ment of the minimum valuations for various classes of property in the state as adopted by the county as- sessors in conference last Tuesday and Wednesday with the state tax commission was made yesterday by Charles R. Howe, chairman of the state tax commission.
 In setting a minimum valuation to be used, the assessors agreed after the first of the year, they would in no case place a lower assessed valu- ation on a class of property than in the minimum valuation agreed upon at the conference.
 The minimum valuations were fixed, Chairman Howe of the tax commission said, in order that each class of property in the state will be assessed as uniformly as possible The assessor did not attempt to place a minimum valuation on irrigated, farming or gracing lands or upon the productive mining claims in the state
 Values Fixed
 The minimum yafues fixed at the conference were as follows:
 Fences, per wire mile, $25.
 Merchandise, to be assessed per inventory value, merchants being required to acknowledge reports be- fore a notary with copies sent to the tax commission. Furniture and fix lures are not included in the mer- chandise item.
 Reproductive patented mines, lode claims, per acre, $a6.30; per full claim, S750.
 Patented mill sites. per acre, $36.30.
 Reproductive patented placer claims including coal lands, per acre, s1O.
 Livestock as follows:
 Horses, per head: Range. $20; work, class A, $100; work, class B, $40; saddle class A, $1O0. saddle class B $40; Stallions. $10e; mules. class A, $100; mules class B, $40 i; asses, s; Jacks, s100.
 Cattle per head: Range, including all calves of the preceding year, $2o; range, two years and up, $50: beef or feeders, s35; milch COWS. class A, $10o; milch cows, class B, $40: bulls, $50.
 Sheep, per head: $5; rams. $15.
 Goats, common CT graded, per head, g.
 swine, per nead, $lO.
 Poultry, per dozen. $10.
 Bees, per stand. $500.
 Automobile Values
 Automobiles. 1922 models, 20 per cent off list prices; on other cars use values as sent out by the tax commission and shown in used car market reports of December, 1922. In all events the assessor will con- sider the condition Of the machine.
 Motorcycles. first year, cost to dealer second year, 20 per cent of dealers cost: third year, 30 per cent discount on dealers cost: 4th year. assessor to use own judgment. AS with automobiles, the assessor is to consider condition of machine.
 The productive mines is the larg- est class of property in the state, and in most cases, the assessment of these properties is made by the tax commission as are the railroads Lands and cattle are the two large items assessed by the county asses sors. Automobiles and motorcycles are assessed by the assessors at the time the state license fee is col. lected and the license issued
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday, Dec 31. Sunday Schooi at 9:45. The Ford" was crowded out of first place by the 'Liberty' last Sunday in the big Auto Race" now in progress. Start the New Year right by getting into this Race. 11:00 A. M. Morning service. Sub ject: Builders"
 6:30 p. m. League service. 7:30 D. m Song service followed by sermon. Subject: "Watchman tell us Of the Night"
 J. s. RYAN, Pastor
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APPOINTMENTS BY HUNT

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Dec. 27.-Gover- nor-elect Hunt today announced the selection of the following men for ap- pointment to office after January l: Dr. Fred Perkins of Phoenix as phy- sician of the state prison. William Deldridge of Bisbee as parole clerk at the prison. A. T. Hammons of Payson as prison secretary.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
Gf RON NER-Me6RipE WEDDING

Miss Lola Winifred Mcbride and J. W. Girdner were quietly married in Clifton at the Methodist parson- age on Wednesday morning. January 27th, Rev. J. 8. Ryan officiating. The bride was teacher of Home Economies in the Clifton Schools and the groom Is Deputy Supervisor Of the Apache National Forest with headquarters in Clifton.
 Both bride and groom are popular in Clifton's social circle and the wedding came as a complete surprise to all. MT. and Mrs. Girdner are spending their honeymoon in Fl Paso, Texas.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
RETURNED TO NAcozARI-

Fred L. Adams. former purchasing agent for the A. C. Co., Ltd, but now with the mining department of the Phelps Dodge Corporation at Naco- zari, spent the Christmas holidays with friends in Clifton. He returned to Nacozari on Thufsday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
ORDERS BOOZE
 EQUIPMENT pESTHoYEp-

Judge of the Superior Court Frank B. Laine this week ordered the Sheriff to destroy all stills material and equip ment used in the manufacture of in toxicating liquor now held in his pos session, which will not be used as evidence in the prosecution of pend ing eases.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
MEETING OLD FRiENos-

H. E. Corder, formerly with the A. & N. NJ. By, general office in Clifton, arrived from Fl paso this afternoon and is busy meeting oii acquaintances MT. Corr.er resigned his post with the Santa Fe offices in Fl Paso and has accepted a posi- tion under R. K. Minson with the Magma Superior R. R. with head quarters in Superior.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
MADE FINAL PROOF

Adam F. Hoffman. of Eagle Creek this week submitted his final proof upon his Homestead before the Clerk of the Superior Court. T. P. Wilson and Jesse Simmons acted as his wit nesses. Also Henry Sehweitzer sub nitted his final proof on. his Home stead on Eagle Creek. Thomas B. McCul1och and Orion Wight acted as his witnesses.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
FORMER LEGISLATOR

M. M. Little, former resident Of Morenci, and member of the Fourth Arizoha Legislature from th,s coun- ty, is visitor in the district this week. For the past four years Mir Little has been in ths oil fields around Cisco, Texas but is contcm- rlating a return to Arizona.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
REM EM BIER ED-

Mrs. James Colquhoun, of Tun- bridge Wells, England, with her un- usual liberality, has again sent this year one hundred dollars for a Christmas treat for the Clifton children. The letter was delayed this : ear and did not reach. Clifton until Dtcember 26th so the .h:'dren tl,is year vii have two treats in- stead of one
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St. PHILLIPS EPISCOPAL cHURc

Next Sunday. Dec. 31. services as follows: Sunday School at 10:e0 &. m. Morning Prayer and sermon at l1:00 a. m. Public always welcome Come and worship with us, if you have no home church. We will try to do you good.
 U. E. BROWN. Rector.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
STRAINS ANKLE

George S. Martin is getting about on crutches as the result of having sprained his right ankle on Wednes- day of this week. MT Martin was rid
 ing spirited horse along Chase Creek when the hose suddenly bolted throwing the riders weight on the left stirrup with the above result. .
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
ADVISES VACCINATIoN FOR SMALL POx-

Dr. l.. A w. Burtch, county health officer, advices local residents to be vaccinated as precautionary mes S. ure against small pox when is pre- valent in certain sections Of the si &te, although it has not as vet made it's appearance in Greenlee county, but may be exepected.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
WoMAN'S CLUB
 REQUESTS ATTENDANCE

The Clifton WOman's Club will meet Friday Jan. 5th at 11:45 a. m. at the Open Air. Rooms on Chase Creek All members who are able to attend are urged to be present. Miss Lindsay and Mrs. Terrell will be hostesses.
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MARRIAGE LIcENsES-

The following marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the Su- perior Court the past week: John Buffo. to wed Olympia Pulice. both parties being from Morenci; George E. Dichtenmiller to wed Emma II Risdon, both parties being from Clifton; George A. Wilson to wed Winnie F. McNair, both parties be- ing from Duncan. James w Girdner to wed Lola Winnefred Mcbride, both parties being from Clifton.
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PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET-

The CIifton Parent Teachers AS sociation will meet Tuesday Jan. End at the Auditorium 7:30 P. M. The program for the evening consists of: Talk .... Miss Lindsey Instrum ental Solo, Mrs Penfieid Educational Moving Pictures.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
LADIES' AUXILIARY TO MEET-

The Presbyterian Ladies' Auxiliary will meet at the church parlors on Thursday afternoon January 4th. A full attendance is requested.
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VISITING FROM LOS ANGELES

Mrs. Florence '. FOOte, former ! resident of Clifton, accompanied by her mother Mrs Sarah Yorke, are visiting friends and relatives in Cliff ton during the holidays.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
ElkS BALL SATURDAY

The local lodge of Elks will give their Fourteenth Annual Ball on Saturday night at the Auditorium Special Music has been engaged for this occasion and everyone is look ing forward to a ''big time".
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
sissEE COUPLE ARE
 MARRIED AT TUCSON

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 16.-Miss Eva W. Wallace and John Mason Ross, both of Bisbee, were quietly married here today at the home of friends of this city. The bride was formerly Miss Eva Walcott, of the we'll known family of that name at Tombstone MT. Ross is a prominent attorney of Arizona, being identified with the firm of Ellinwood and Ross.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-12-29
HERE FOR HolLpAYs-

Charles Miller, formerly employed in Clifton, but now in Globe, has been visiting here during the heli- days. Charlie will return to Globe on Sunday