The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-07-05
THE EVER GLORIOUS.
The Red Mems Celebration a Pro-
nOunCed Success.


while not of any great pretentions,
was nevertheless a most enjoyable
affair.
The celebration was arranged and
given by the local order of Red Men
of Clifton, the only typical American
organization in existence. 1t is
particularly appropriate that this
eventful day in the history of our
country should be celebrated by a
society which is commemorative of
the time and event when the tea
taxed by the mother country was
dumped over board into Boston
harbor by citizens of this country,
then subjects of the king of England,
disguised as American Indians. This
was one of the acts which was
instrumental in bringing on the war
that several years later eliminated
in establishing government which
is today recognized throughout the
civilized world as a model tor the
people of all nations. While our
government is by no means perfect,
still it stands as a beacon light of
Liberty to all nations, many of which
have copied literally from our con-
stitution while following in our wake
in their attempts to establish free
and independent government by the
people.
1t was indeed fortunate that the
celebration was under the auspices of
the Red Men, for the Big Medicine
Men of the tribe, who commune with
nature, arranged with their rain god
to lay the dust and drive away the
intense heat that had prevailed for
some time past. Their power as rain
makers can be attested by all citi-
zens, for the night before the cele-
bration copious rain fell throughout
the county refreshing nature and re-
ducing the temperature to an ideal
minimum.
The celebration commenced at II
O'Clock by thirty-six of the big
chiefs, in war paint and regalia, by
a horse back procession, which
covered all of the trails of the city.
1t was an imposing procession and
brought to the memory of many old
timers thrilling scenes of the past
when there was a fight between the
pale faces and the native red men
for the supremacy of our beloved
Arizona.
h. Il for tai ir1fr aC
well as instructive, and was most
enjoyable feature of the day. The
tribe left the wigwam and rode
through North Clifton in single file,
then East Clifton, after which they
took in Riverside, where Billy Whip
pie, paleface, was given an exciting
chase and captured, much to the
delight of the residents of that sec
ton. Then they took in Hills adj
dition, after which run was made
up Chase Creek, ending one of the
most pleasant sights ever witnessed
in Clifton.
In the afternoon the ball game be-
tween the Fats and Leans was pulled
off. For some reason many of the
best players did not put in an APP
pearanCe. However, two mines
we're secured and a thirteen inning
game played, the score being 14-12 in
favor of the Fats. 1t was indeed a
hot contest and one in which three
umpires were required. Many COM
ical plays were made, but limited
space prevents 2 more extended
write-up.
The barbecue, which was to take
place at o'clock, was not the success
that it should have been on account
of light shower, which caused the
people to remain at home. Those
who were present made a hasty re-
treat to dry places. The meat was
delicious and those who ventured the
weather pronounced it the best they
had ever tasted.
The weather cleared up by the
time the evening events were pre-
sented. Patriotic airs were rendered
by the Clifton band, which were
highly applauded by the many spec
tatorS who entirely filled the i'm
mense Enclosure at the platform.
"America" and "My Country IT'S of
Thee" were rendered by quartette
composed of Messrs. MacLeay, Riley,
Chambers and Longwell.
After the first selection by the
band the literary portion of the pro-
gramme was commenced by Prof. E.
N. Prettyman reading the Declara-
ton of Indepence, which, as it al
ways does, touched the heart of every
true American and caused them to
cheer in loud applause at its con-
clusion.
On account of the unavoidable alb
sence of Wiley E. Jones, great
sachem of Arizona, there were no
remarks on behalf of the order of
Red Men, which deserves a great
deal of credit for the manner in
which they entertained the general
public.
After introduction by Master of
Ceremonies Prettyman, Judge VI. J.
Egan, in his usual commanding and
interesting manner, addressed the
ci+izapc Of Clifton, in ono of tba most