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the the re Published in the Mo ci Clifton District. Population 15,000 Territori el thrary Cantal Building THE VOLUME XVII. CLIFTON ARIZONA, FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1916. NUMBER 46. REESE: LING DEAD AFTER SHORT ILLNESS WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY HAS PASSED ON PHOENIX, Arizona, April Reese M.

Ling, prominent attorney, democratic leader and good citizen of this state and city, died this morning shortly after 9 o'clock, following a short and severe illness. The immediate cause of death was odoema of the lungs following an attack of acute indigestion. It became known last night that Mr. Ling's condition was highly dangerous but it was reprted early this morning that he was still alive and that there was a possibility of his recovery. His death comes as a shock to his hosts of friends throughout the state, county and city.

Reese M. Ling had been a resident Arizona since 1885. He was born in Holmes county, Ohio, May 16, 1866, the only son of Martin and Mary Reese Ling. His father was a veteran of the civil war' and was one of the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for volunteers, serving until Lee's surrender. Reese Ling attended the public schools of Holmes county, and at the unusually early age of fourteen entered the state university at Columbus, where he was a student for three years.

He came to Arizona in 1885 and was graduated from the Tempe Normal school in the same year. He taught school for two years at Prescott and then entered the law department of the university of Michigan, from which he was graduated in 1890, valedictorian of a class numbering 280 students. He was admitted to practice in Michigan, but returned to Arizona and practiced successfully for a number of years in Prescott. In 1912 he removed to Phoenix and entered into partnership with George H. Stoneman, which partnership continued until 1914.

He was known throughout the state as a sound and brilliant lawyer and his firm has been engaged in some of the most important litigation that has come before the state and federal courts. He was active in democratic politics and was a candidate at the primaries for the office of United States senator. He was the first national committeeman from the state of Arizona and held that position until sucneeded by Senator Fred Colter a few reeks ago. Mr. Ling was a prominent member the Elks, being the oldest living exalted ruler in the state.

He Lad the B. P. O. E. in Prescott.

special meeting of the Bar Assojati was called this afternoon 1. by Irresident Stoneman and the followting solutions were presented by At'tornor Joseph Morrison and adopted ninously: At Phoenix, Arizona, on the fifth of 1, :016, in the prime of his splen- W. Brook. ed of the James V. AND MORENCI LEADER COPPER did manhood, at the height of his usefulness, our brother, Reese M.

Ling, has been taken from us. "He stood without a peer in the noble profession of the law, always steadfast for his clients, true and trusted, ethical and of the highest ideals; a man beloved by his fellow practitioners and held in the utmost esteem and respect by all. His voice was ever raised in behalf of the oppressed and in the upholding of the law, the courts and the institutions of the nation. He had attained unusual distinction in his chosen profession, in which he had labored since his early manhood for more than a quarter of a century, when, as a youth of but twenty-two Prescott, Arizona, he embarked upon his career as a lawyer. He was a man of exceptional oratorical ability, clear judgment and remarkably strong reasoning power.

"He met his death with a calm and courageous confidence born of a quiet conscience and a firm conviction that his well spent life was a guaranty of future welfare. "The vase is broken; the wine has oozed "Therefore, be it resolved, That in the untimely demise of our brother, Reese M. Ling, we, the members of the Bar Association of Maricopa county, Arizona, have suffered an irreparable loss and, to the dear ones left in grief by our departed brothers, we, as our only means of attempting leviate their keen sorrow, do tender our sincere sympathy and condolence in this, their hour of trial be it further, "Resolved, that this memento of our brother be spread upon the records of the Maricopa County Bar Association; a copy delivered to the supreme court of Arizona, the United States district court of Arizona, the superior Courts of Maricopa and Yavapai counties and the Bar association of Arizona, with request that it be enrolled upon records of such courts the and association, and a further copy be given to the relatives of the departed one. "Requiescat in Pace. (Signed) E.

MORRISON, Chairman. "JOHN R. HAMPTON, "THOS. A. FLYNN, "Committee." Following a request made yesterday by Mr.

Ling, the funeral will be held at Prescott. Mrs. Ling and a son, Perry, who is a member of the staff of the city attorneys of Los Angeles, will arrive in Phoenix tomorrow morning. Another son, David, came from Clifton this morning. The third son, Henry, is seriously ill and will be unable to attend the funeral.

MEETING OF. WOMAN'S CLUB The Clifton Woman's Club met in regular session in the Auditorium of the High School building on last Tuesday afternoon promptly at 2 p. m. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Jos.

Deck, and after the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting and the reports from the different sections the matter of the eleciton of officers for the ensuing year was in order. Mrs. W. B. Kelly was appointed temporary chairman.

A report from the nominating committee named all the old officers for re-election. Nominations from the floor was in order on a motion made by Mrs. Whipple the action of the nominating committee was endorsed and the outgoing officers were re-elected unanimously. They are, President, Mrs. Deck; VicePresident, K.

Minson; Second Vice President; Mrs. W. J. Gordon; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Thom pson; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.

M. E. Crawford; Treasurer, Mrs Mary Simpson; Auditor, Mrs. W. J.

Riley. Mrs. Emerick, leader of the Clifton orchestra, graciously offered to superintend a concert to be given by herself and three talented musicians of El Paso who are at presnet playing in the orchestra at the Paso Del Norte Hotel. The proceeds of this concert to go into the treasury of the Club. The offer was such a generous one and the musicians are so well endorsed that the Club enthusiastically accepted her offer and are planning for this concert to take place the latter part of May.

The exact date will later be decided on and the general public duly notified. The next meeting of the Club will be held on May 2nd and will be at the V. B. Kelly home. It is in the nature of a social gathering as many of the Club members are unacquainted and in this way all may meet and further the social spirit of the Club.

musical program will be prepared and refreshments served. Each member is allowed to invite one guest and a general good time is anticipated. Returns From East- W. A. Hamilton, who has been absent from Clifton for several months, returned Sunday evening.

"Billy" as he is familiarly known was called to Illinois some time ago on business connected with the settling of a famiestate. He states that it seems mighty good to be back in Arizona ly, and that hereafter he will never care to wander from the state of his adoption. ERA MISS ETHLYN LA. LANDE Mics Ethlyn La Lande, one of the four sisters famous throughout the South for their beauty, and members of one of the oldest and most exclusive families of New Orleans, whose arrest and detention by the London police when suffering from a nervous breakdown due to her strenuous war relief work has recently been reported. ACCIDENTAL DEATH MEETS DUNCAN RESIDENT DUNCAN, April to Era) -John Martin was shot and instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a rifle early Saturday morning last at the Martin ranch near Mud Springs in New Mexico.

His brother, Clarence, was with him at the time and word was sent into Duncan as soon as possible, notifying the family of the young man's death. Friends of the family went out to the ranch in autos and brought the remains of the young man to Duncan, a where they were prepared for burial, the arrangements being in charge of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member. John Martin was 26 years of age on January 31st last, being born on Blue Creek in New Mexico, and had made his home in this vicinity all his life. He was a young man who. had many friends, due to his cheerful disposition and upright character.

His death was a severe blow to his parents, especially so because of the fact that his brother Henry passed away but a short time ago. Besides the parents, and Mrs. J. A. Martin, there is left to mourn his loss five sisters and two brothers, as follows: Mrs.

Charles Fuller, of Lordsburg, Mrs. Vernon Martin, of Clifton; Mrs. Will Brooks, of Duncan; Miss Irene Martin, who is attending the Tempe Normal School; Miss Lucy Martin, residing at home; Charles C. and Clarence Martin, residing in Duncan. The funeral services were conductled by the Knights of Pythias on Sunday afternoon, burial taking place in the local cemetery.

The pall bearers were: W. M. Balfour, W. T. Witt, M.

T. Sanders, W. T. Sanders, W. L.

Cauthen, George Cosper and Walter Foster. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends and relatives Appropriate music was rendered at the grave by a choir. The sympathy of the entire com munity is extended the bereaved family. Strawberry Supper- Mr. Smith, of Smith's Nursery, of Safford, Arizona, will be at a strawberry supper at Duncan on the night of the 22nd of April.

There is Alto be a dance in connection to which an admission of one dollar will be charged. The strawberries, however, will be free and will be served with the best of Duncan cream. A cordial invitation is extended to the people of Clifton to attend this dance and supper and Mr. Smith promises a good time to all. The purpose of the supper is to advertise his strawberry fields, where he says the finest strawberries in the world are grown.

On Visit from Valley- J. W. Bowman, an old resident of Clifton, has been spending several days here this week from his home in Safford. Mr. Bowman returned to the Valley the latter part of the week.

The Oldest Copper ProA State ducing of District Arizona. in the STATE ENGINEER SAYS FUNDS ARE READY Construction of Clifton-Solomonville Now Rests in Hands of Boards of Sunervisors of Graham and Greenlee Counties. In answer to communications to State Engineer Lamar Cobb the Era is this week in receipt of a letter from the State Engineer in answer to inquiries in regard to the construction of a highway from Clifton to Solomonville, and the amount of money now accessible for that purpose. The proposed new road has been under discussion for some time and the Clifton Chamber of Commerce is taking an active part in making the proposition a success. In regard to the proposed new highway to the lower valley section Engineer Cobb has the following to say in answer to the communications from the local Chamber of Commerce: "Relative to the Clifton-Solomonville road, I wish to inform you that it will be possible from state road funds to have expended in Greenlee and Graham counties not less than $80,000 within the next twelve months in the construction of a road between Clifton and Solomonville.

To secure this money it will De necessary to have the co-operation of the Board fo Supervisors of both counties, who must agree to spend their state road funds for such purposes and also request the governor and the Board of Control to work prisoners in those counties. Just as soon as I am informed that the Boards of Supervisors of these two counties will co-operate in the construction of this road I will put a party in the field to make a location survey. The funds that we now have in sight will be sufficient for 50 per cent of the cost of constructiou of this road." Mr. Cobb is now. absent in Washington attending a meeting as a member of the Executive Committee of the American Association of State Highway officials, and looking after Arizona's interests in the federal aid bill, which is now pending in the Senate and which was recently passed by the House.

Should this bill become a law Arizona would receive anywhere from $72,000 to $360,000 annunily, depending upon the amount of the total appropriation. Greenlee county would come in for a fair portion of this amount which would be in addition to what money is now available for state road work in the county. Thus it will be seen that the wherewithal for the construction of the road will in all probability be forthcoming and with the Boards of Supervisors of both counties co-operating towards the furtherance of the proposition the actual work of construction ought to begin within a short time. The local Chamber of Commerce is alive to the advantages of the construction of the highway to Clifton and this district in general and its members are making every effort possible to the end that the highway will within a short time be assured. The trade reciprocity resulting from its construction and the shortening of transportation distances between Clifton and the valley are deciding factors in its favor and if the Boards of Supervisors of the two counties will thoroughly look into the matter and canvass the merits of the proposed construction it is hoped that they will decide to co-operate and that the construction of the road will begin at no late date.

DEVELOPING ASBESTOS DISTRICT MIAMI, March large ledge of asbestos, with fibre two inches in length has been struck on the claims of the Sleeping Beauty Copper company, two miles from Miami. A large force of men has been put to work developing the claims. Meeting of Union League- On Tuesday evening the Union League held a meeting at the Casino building on Chase Creek at which time committees were appointed to canvass the town in an endeavor to secure suitable timber for candidates for both city and county offices. Outside of a general discussion of the political situation and the course to be pursued in selecting candidates no business of importance came up before the meeting. The different committees appointed to look after the situation were: R.

F. Frisby and Ben Phillips, city election; Joe Larrieau, Geo. Younger and Dick Walsh, committee on finance. The canvassing committee was composed of Pat Murphy, Bishop Clifford, Frank Thompson, M. Martinez, F.

Morrison, Fred Sherrill, W. A. Hamilton, Bush Baker, John McCulloch, Al Wasem B. Fraide, Sam Tilly, and Claude McDowell. Lodge Official HereMrs.

Mamie E. Fleming, state manager of the Woodmen Circle, a arrived Clifton Thursday evening and will remain in the district for several days in the interest of the order. Before leaving the district Mrs. Fleming will also spend some time in Morenci with the grove at that place. HARRY L.

GANDY HARRIS EWING. Harry L. Gandy of Rapid City, S. has the distinction of being the first Democrat to be elected to the house of representatives from South Dakota. He is the new congressman from the third district of that state.

He owns a large stock ranch and is interested in the newspaper business. He has served in the state legislature. FATAL SHOOTING OCCURS AT DUNGAR DUNCAN, April -(Speciel to -George B. Spangler, )L Silver City, New Mexico, was shot and instantly killed under peculiar circumstances on Wednesday afternoon at about 1:00 o'clock. The shooting occurred in Jesse Hill's grocery store, Spangler staggering out of the building and falling at the entrance, daing in a few minutes.

It is said that there had been some trouble between Hill and Spangler over an alleged fake gold nugget, the property of Hill; that Hill is alleged to have sold to him for that the latter changed his mind for some unknown reason and demanded that his money be returned him, and that Hill refunded his money. It was claimed by Hill that Spangler refused to return the nugget to him after he had received his money back, and when he demanded it, Spangler drew his gun and threatened to "blow him in two." M. O. Goodspeed, who was in the adjoining pool ball at the time, was attracted by raised voices and saw Spangler was holding in his hand, and sent a boy after Constable Brooks. Brooks went into the pool hall and passed into the store.

Spangler had his gun in his hand and the officer said: "Young man, you had better give me that gun." Spangler immediately opened fire on the officer, the first shot missing him, and before Brooks could fire he was hit by the second shot. Brooks then returned the fire of Spangler, emptying his gun, and shot him twice in the chest, three shots wild. Brooks was struck by another bullet from Spangler's gun before the latter turned and stumbled out the front door. Dr. Wallace was called and she arrived in a few minutes, but too late to be of any assistance to Spangler, as he died about a minute after her arrival.

Erooks was placed in an and taken to Dr. Briley's office, where his wounds were dressed and then he was taken to his home. His injuries are flesh wounds, one bullet passing through the flesh over his ribs, while the other glanced off a rib. Inquest Held. Justice of the Peace Bullard, exofficio coroner, empanelled a jury and inquest was held.

After viewing the remains the interior of the Hill place was examined and a number of witnesses testified similarly. The sum of the evidence was that no others were in the store save Hill and Spangler when the trouble arose. The jury then called on Constable Brooks, who testified that he was in front of Spaw's place when he was called across the tracks to the Hill place. That he went into the grocery store through the passageway leading from the pool hall; that when he saw Spangler asked him for his gun, the latter opened fire on him. The jury rendered a verdict to the effect that Spangler's death was caused by gunshot wounds received while resisting arrest by Constable W.

SCHOOL TRUSTEES HELD MEETING SATURDAY At Which Time Officers Were Elected and Matters Pertaining to School Work Were Discussed The school trustees of Clifton District No. 3 met at the South Clifton Grammar School 1 building on Saturday last for the purpose of electing. officers and the discussion of various matters of importance which had recently come up for consideration. 0. A.

Risdon was elected president of the board with Chas. L. Alt clerk. L. Coffee, the recently elected member, was also present.

to by the board was re-election of One of the first matters, attended J. A. Davis as superintendent of the Clifton public schools for a period of two years at of, $2500 per year. The selection Mr. Davis will undoubtedly meet with the approval of the patrons of the schools and the public in general, as during his first year of encumbency as superintendent of the Clifton schools he has.

given perfect satisfaction in the management of school affairs and through his energetic methods has anticipated every need along the lines of. betterment in Davise departments of the work. Mr. is aggressive and energetic and enters into his duties with a spirit of determination and a preconceived knowledge of what is to the best interests of all concerned. In selecting him to succeed himself it is felt that the board has made a wise selection.

The result of the recent bond election was also considered at length by the board and the advisability of holding another election was thoroughly gone into. It is thought by board as well as a majority of the public that the measure should have been carried at the election. It is the conscensus of opinion that the issue was favorable to the majority of the taxpayers but owing to the lack of interest taken in the election by those who did favor measure it was defeated. With the holding of another election it is thought that all who are in favor of the measure will go to the polls and register their votes in its favor. For the purpose of holding another election a petition is now in the course of circulation and on account of the strong sentiment in favor of the bonds it is hoped by the board that they will be carried through to victory.

The election will be called for the 22nd of April, 1916. Before adjourning the Board took up the matter. of resignation of Miss Celia Hutt, teacher in the North Clifton school. Her resignation was accepted to take place at nce. Miss Hutt is one of.

the most able teachers in the Clifton schools, and the board received and accepted her resignation with much regret. Miss Hutt will leave shortly for Salem, Oregon, where she has been offered a much more lucrative position in the public schools of that place. No other action was taken at this time in regard to the teaching force for the coming year, although it is understood that the majority of the present force will be retained. The jury was composfollowing: J. E.

Allen, Parks, M. O. Goodspeed and Joseph 1. Cohn, foreman. Was Shot in Back.

rost mo tem examination of the remains of Sr angler were made Wednesday night. end it showed that Spangler had been struck by five bullets, two enteri the chest and three entering in his back, all passing through the body. The wounds in the chest were from the constable's gun, and as Brools had only five cartridges in his gun, there is considerable mystery as to who shot Spangier in the back. Two Arrests Made. As a result of autopsy, steps were taken to ascertain who the person or persons were that shot the unfortunate man besides Constable Brooks.

Jessie Hill, owner of the place. where the shooting occurred, and Jim Gould, who was in the place at the time, were arrested on Thursday morning by Deputy Sheris Tom McCullough and Vernon Martin, who came from Clifton that morning to investigate the matter. The arrests were made on a warrant charging murder, issued upon complaint of James V. Parks. Both men were taken' before Justice Bullard for prelimianry hearing, which they waived, and bond in each case was fixed at $3,000.

His succeeded in making bond, his signers being S. W. Stewart and Tim Chapman, while Gould's bond was signed by Muss Cosper and J. L. Spaw.

George B. Spangler was in t're automobile business at Silver City, in partnership with W. F. Rowlee, and had come to Duncan with a new car which he intended selling here. He was a member of the Elks, Moose and Eagle lodges and in good standing in each.

Local Elks took charge of the remains and made necessary arrangements, awaiting the arrival of his wife and daughter, who arrived here from Silver City by automobile with Mr. Rowlee on Wednesday night. The remains were taken to Silver City by automobile, leaving here about 4 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Elk's Hold Annual Meeting- At the annual election officers of the Elk's lodge held in their lodge rooms on Tuesday evening the local Elks elected the following officers for the ensuing year: P. Riley, Exalted Ruler; Rodney Ellis, Esteemed Leading Knight; Vic Horton, Esteemed Leading Knight; E.

C. Fitzgerald, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Louis Bernstein, Secretary; J. B. Brown, Treasurer; Smith, Tyler, and F. N.

Flynn Trustee. COURT HOUSE NOTES Notices of location have this week been filed in the office of the County Recorder by John and Everett Hagan on the Polaris property. The property consists of 41 claims has been worked spasmodically andor a number of years, with however, but little work being done in recent years. Two new suits have been filed in the Superior Court this week entitled Wade Hampton vs. C.

B. Bruton, action on note, and Bank of Duncan vs. Nancy E. Smith and B. R.

Lanneau, administrator, action on note. The following marriage licenses been issued by the clerk of the Superior Court: Natividad Baron to wed Fermina Espinosa, Edmundo Evan to wed Petra Gutierrez, Elliott Montieth to wed Lily Harrison, Thomas Stewart to wed Lettie May Wilkerson, Adolfo Valdez to wed SaValdez; C. S. Davidson and Isabella Law. The principals in three bootlegging cases have been bound over to the Superior Court in the sum of $500 each.

The cases all hail from Newtown, the defendants being Manuel Munguia, Domingo Bianco and Henry Daly. W. H. Brophey, of Bisbee, head of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Company stores, in company with L. J.

Owen, manager of the Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Co. branch store at Morenci, were Clifton visitors Thursday of this week. The Episcopal women of Clifton have organized a Guild which has already had two meetings. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. John M.

Webster's on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. At this meeting it is to be hoped that a permanent organization will be formed to further church interests in the community..