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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
JUNE 26 is SET
FOR CONV ENI'ION.
Drainage Workers Meet in
Wadena on That Date In
stead Of June 6.

The convention of the Mime
sofa Drainage league, which was
to have been held in Wadena on
June 5, has been postponed until
June &c.
This announcement has been
made by the secretary, who
stated that because of the con-
flict with the county conventions,
it was thought advisable to make
the league meeting a few weeks
later. The county conventions
all over the state will be held at
the same time as the date pre-
viously fixed for the drainage
convention.
Many prominent public men
and politicians, as well as private
citizens. who are greatly interest
ed in the subject of drainage,
wrote that they would be unable
to come here on June 5, as they
would of necessity have to remain
at home to attend their. county
conventions.
The date has now been fixed
after the state convention, and
the mem bers of congress will
undoubtedly all be present at the
meeting, as congress will adjourn
in time for all members to be
back home by June 26.
The secretary has written to
Judge A. Murray stating that
in his opinion, a special train
may be secured gratis from the
Northern Pacific and Great
Nor thern roads to carry all mem
bers of the league and the dele
gates to Bemidii, Blackjack and
other points in the northern part
Of the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
Will Build Sewer.

The city council last night
granted Fred Brinkman permits
sion to build private sewer sys.
TEN to furnish an outlet for the
surplus water used at the Brink
man hotel. 1t twill be constructed
down the alley and run into
the lake. -~-.
Mr.. Brinkman presented his
case very forcibIy to the council
showing how the lack of sewer
facilities is causing him untold
and that he could not
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
CAME FROM VARIOUS STATES
SENATE FLOODED WITH PETI.
TIoNs PRAYING FOR UN.
SEATING OF sMOOT. ~

Washington, May 20. = Protests
against the retention of Reed Smoot
as senator of the United States
flooded the senate during the day.
The petitions came from various
states. All were prepared in neat
form, enclosed in handsome leather
and clothbound letter files, trimmed
with brass fastenings. The petitions
were signed by women In every case
and were presented as follows:
Minnesota, by Senator Clapp, $500;
Indiana, by Senator Hemenway, 8,341;
New Hampshire, by Senator Gallinger,
1926; Kentucky, by Senator Black
burn, about $500; Alabama, by Sen
ator Morgan, Sol; Kansas, by Senator
Long, 1862; North Carolina, by Sen
ator Simmons, zoos.
It is said that during the week sim
liar petitions will be received from
every state and territory in the Unit
ed States.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
Three Persons Drowned.

Is
Chicago, May 29.-The overturning
of row boat in the Desplaines river
near Willow Springs, twenty miles
south of here, resulted in the drown
Ing OF Charles Saenger, Robert Heiden
and Albert Brunks, all Of Chicago.
They rocked the boat.
Chief Secretary for Ireland Bryce
has introduced in the house Of COM
mons a bill authorizing a loaneof $22,-
100000 to provide Ia borers' cottages
In ireland.
Officials Of the American Glass COM
pany announce that factories repre-
ssenting IS per cent Of the company's
producing capacity will close down at
once. not to resume before Sept. /.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29

afford to wait for the city sewer.
The council was careful not 70
grant permission to run the
sewer into the lake, as that is a
matter entirely for the state
board of health.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
BASEBALL STIR
in THE COUNCIL
Sunday Playing Discussed by E.
A. Barker and j. p.
OmicF.

- - "a
council last night over the new
downtown baseball park. b. A.
Barker, representing the base
ball association, and ]. P. Omich,
repre- enting himself and two
others. John Wallin and A. G. Nc
Lean, argued different sides Of
the case and created considerable
subdued excitement.
Mr.. Barker appeared before
the council to ask the privilege on
behalf of the association of build
ing the fence to enclose the
grounds fifteen feet into America
avenue, as the leased grounds are
a little short. This was granted
on condition that the city attor
ney could find no legal objection.
Then the question of how
strongly the property owners
near the park objected to the To-
cation of the new grounds was
brought up and Mr.. Omich gave
his side Of the case. He repre-
sented the two others mentioned,
he declared, and they considered
the proposed location great in
jury to their property.
Il, for one, shall fight the play.
ing of baseball there Oh Sunday,
to the full extent Of my ability
declared Mr.. Omich. .~.-.
Mr.. Barker defended the new
site and declared that he did not
believe the playing of ball there
as they proposed to play it could
be stopped. 1t was the intention
of the management, he said, to
cut out all unnecessary noises,
such as horns, megaphones, etc.
The purpose is, he explained, to
run such quiet game that it will
not disturb anybody in the OBJ
servance of the Sabbath.
The management feels that the
three property owners near the
park do not fully appreciate the
situation. AS a matter of fact, it
declares, if Bemidji is to have
good baseball here this year the
team must have a down. town
park, and the site already leased
is the least Objectionable one that
can be found.
In the first place, it is declared
that the patronage at the old
grounds, on account of the dis
lance, is so light that the associa-
ton cannot afford to incur the
expense of getting good teams
here. The added gate money is
absolutely necessary. The man
agement has no, wish to make
money, but will be entirely salts
fed if it comes out even. The
men backing the team are sports
men and merely want good games
and the money back which they
expend.
Then it is pointed out that the
condition of the old ground issuch |
that the expenditure of a large
amount of money would be
necessary to put it in shape,
much more than it would pay to
use. Another point raised is
that with the games played at
the old grounds, or at any
grounds so far from the center
of the city, the excursionists who
come into town have but little
time to spend around town, being
compelled to waste it in travelling
back and forth to the outskirts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
MADE A PORT OF ENTRY.
Port Arthur, Tex, Wins in Fight Will,
Sabine Pass.

E.--s
Washington, May 29.-The house
committee on ways and means has
settled the long pending controversy
between Port Arthur and Sabine Pass,
Tex, in their desires each to become
the port of entry, in favor of Port Ar
thur. A bill was authorized favorably
reported which accepts the offer OF
John W. Gates, made on behalf of the
Kansas City Southern railway and
which gives to the United States the
tidewater canal at Port Arthur, said
to have cost s1,S0O,0Oo. The bill au-
thoriZes the secretary of war to ac-
quire title to this property and also to
acquire from the state Of Texas the
control of the waters of the port.
With these acquisitions accomplished
Port Arthur will become a port Of
entry
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all
barber shops will be closed on
Decoration Day at noon and re
main closed for the balance of
the day. II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-05-29
"UNCLE GEORGE
TALKS POLITICS
Tenstrike's Oldest Settler Picks
Bryan and Johnson as
Sure Winners.

&. .
'Uncle George" Wetsel, the
Oldest inhabitant Of Tenstrike,
and who is 80 years old and feels
as young as boy, was in the
city today and dropped into the
Pioneer office for a little chat on
politics.
& Politics is rather quiet in Ten
strike, s explained the genial old
man by way of introd ucing the
subject. We aren't taking much
interest in the nomination of a
republican candidate for govern
or up there.
You see, I am democrat, =
he offered by way of explanation,
ssand have been all my life. /
cant see why you fellows want
to take so much trouble about.
nominating candid ate for, be-
cause we are going to elect John.
son and what is more We are
going to elect Bryan for presi-
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

THE old, old question of taxing
mortgages has been settled for the
'steenth time, and this time it is in
Graham county At irregular inter
walls legislatures or assessors conceive
the idea that when a man buys d
piece of real estate for which he
cannot pay in full, and has to give a
mortgage to secure the balance of
the payment he should pay full taxes
on the land, and the man who owns
the mortgage must pay tax on it.
AS often as these cases get into court
the tax on the mortgage is declared
invalid, and this time it was the turn
of Graham county. A case was
brought into court, and Judge Nave
promptly declared the tax an invalid
one. The decision OF Judge Nave
was accepted by every one except
Assessor Birdno, who has over ruled
Judge Nave, and promises to print
his decision in the Graham Guardian
this week. The Supreme court of the
territory is looking with interest for
the appearance of the paper.-Ltberal
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

A fact not generally known to
Clifton citizens is that John A. For
syth, of the Arizona Copper company
general office, has held for years the
title of champion tumbler of Ari-
IONA. On last Sunday morning this
remarkable acrobat consented to give
free exhibition of tumbling over
horses, using J. G. Cooper's pony,
Bobby, over which he was to turn
airsets. Not having a spring board
to start from, he placed his left foot
in the stiftup and springing lightly
upon the horses back behind the
saddle) he started across the tennis
court. Arriving close to the fence,
and while the horse was going in
fast lope he threw himself over into
the saddle and as he guided to the
left he darted over the horses right
shoulder, turning partly over before
landing His left kicker hung in the
stirrup and he bowed his head and
raised his heels until kind-hearted
friend help him out of his embarrass-
ment.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

MORENCI NEWS.



From Our Regular Correspondent
Mrs. r. E. Moore has returned from
a visit with relatives in Ell Paso.
Sam E. Roberts, editor of the
Stafford Journal was in camp on bust
ness last week.
R. J. Boyle, one of the machinists
at the D. c. shop left last Sunday to
return to his old home in New
Mexico.
A. L. Work and E. F. Whittlesey
returned last week from jury duty at
Solomonville. While away they spent
one day in Globe and were much i'm
pressed by the rapid growth of that
hustling camp.
DIR. James Douglas, accompanied by
a party of friends from New York,
spent few days in camp last week,
inspecting the properties of the De-
troit Copper Mining company, of
which DIR. Douglas is president. The
party left Monday for the east.
Friends here have received letters
from Mrs. D. F. Hickey confirming
the rumor of the death of her hus-
band in a snow slide near Silverton,
Colo, several weeks ago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hickey had many friends in
Morenci, where he was employed in
the D. C. concentration for about two
years. At the time of his death Mr.,
Hickey was foreman of the Green
Mountain mill near Silverton. Up tc
the time of the last report received
here, his body had not been recov,
cred.
J. N. Purdum, head of the hard,
ware department in the D. G. store
has resigned his position and will
leave the latter part of the week
accompanied by his sister Miss Lucy
for Globe, which will be their future
home. Mr.. Purdum has been ap
pointed manager of a large hardware
and mining supply house at that
place. The departure of Mr.. Purdun
and his sister is much regretted by
all. Miss Purdum has been in ou1
public schools for three years anG
has gained an enviable reputation as
a teacher of rare ability, while the
position which Jim has held in Mo
renci will be indeed hard to fill, par
ticularly the first lieutenancy of the
second troop which he has held ever
since the forming of that organiza
| ton
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

THE story of the earthquake and
fire which laid low the proud and
beautiful city of San Francisco has
been told and retold until it is now
familiar to all. The great calamity
which left nearly a half million
people homeless and hungry touched
the hearts of the people as nothing
else ever did and almost Immediately
contributions for relief were started
in every city and hamlet throughout
the land, and steady stream of
money, provisions and other supplies
have since been pouring in. Men,
women, and even children, have
contributed their mite and they did it
with glad heart and happy smile,
feeling and knowing that their con-
tribution would bring cheer and per-
haps even save the lives of many dis
tressed people who had lost every
thing they possessed. While money
has been pouring into the stricken
city by millions there is no danger of
raising too much. Hundreds of
thousands of human beings must be
fed, clothed and cared for. The Cliff
ton-Morenci district responded nobly
to the call of the ERA, the result of
which is shown in another column of
this paper, but the work is not yet
done. Many others are anxious to
assist in the work of alleviating the
sufferings of those who are in dis
tress. Let US all remember that
whenever other cities and communi-
ties were in trouble San Francisco
was always in the lead and the most
generous of all in furnishing i'm
mediate succor. Californians are
proverbial for their generosity and
now that the people of the United
States have an opportunity to in a
measure return the obligation they
are doing so in no half-hearted
manner. Let the good work go on.
Let every man contribute what he
feels he can afford. 1t is but bread
cast upon the waters and will return
again.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26
THE ERA RELIEF FUND.
Clifton and MetcaIf People Donate Lib
eraIIy---MOney Still Coming.

On Thursday last the ERA offered
to forward funds to the relief of the
stricken people, and the paper had
hardly make its appearance on the
street when the telephone commenced
ringing offering donations from all
parts of town. Many citizens also
called in person and left their con-
tributions, and the money came roll
ing in at lively rate.
At the Shannon and A. G. plants
subscription lists were started, and
every man to whom the lists were
presented put down their names for
such amounts as they felt they
could afford.
Judge Campbell of Metcalf got
busy Saturday afternoon and in a
half day raised S169 which he brought
down and turned over to the ERA on
Sunday.
Following is the list of subscriptions
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

THE heart-strings of the nation
were touched and the purse strings
loosened. Every man who has given
something feels better for it while
those who have received are return
ing thanks with tears and prayers.
This great calamity has brought us
all closer together. We now fully
realize that sit is more blessed to
give than to receive"
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

THE Mexican government claims
that many Yaquis are given employ
ment in Arizona, who invest their
earning in arms and ammunition and
then return to the mountains of So
nora to engage in killing both Mexi-
cans and Americans, 1t is estimated
that fifty Yaquis are now employed
in Douglas, and many more at Bis
bee. In fact they are scattered
throughout southern Arizona. AS a
general thing they are good labor
and have no trouble in finding en-
ployment. In this manner they are
able to finance the revolution which
they undertook against the Mexican
government several years ago.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26
Friends in Frisco.

Many Clifton people have friends
and relatives residing in San Fran
cisco, or the nearby towns that were
damaged by the earthquake, hence
their mental strain was put to
severe test for several days. Re-
Gently news has been arriving both
by telegraph and mail, which has
materially relieved the strain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Payne have
sister in San Francisco and
daughter at school at Berkeley. They
soon learned that their daughter was
all right. They left on Monday for
the coast to bring her home.
J. Backstein was delighted to re-
ceive a telegram from his brother
stating that he and his family
escaped with their lives, but lost
everything else.
Robert D. Roberts, head book
keeper of the Shannon company,
whose parents live in the city was
greatly worried for several days, but
finally received word from Oakland
that his people were all there, but
had lost everything.
Among those most greatly worried
was Mrs. A. S. Rosecrans, of the
Standard, whose two daughters, her
mother and several sisters, including
Mrs. G. P. Rosecraus and children,
reside at San Jose. Up to the time
of her departure, Tuesday morning,
she had heard nothing from home.
On Tuesday night Mrs. w. J.
Quigley received letter from her
mother in San Francisco stating that
they were all alive. She said that
after reading all accounts of the
terrible affair the reports could be
doubled several times, and even then
one who was not there would have
calamity which had befallen the city.
r. K. Minsen's mother and two
sisters were Lying in the heart of
the city. He has had no news from
them, but he considers no news good
news, however he will be greatly re-
lieved to hear from them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Clark have
relatives at Centerville and Santa
Rosa from whom they have not
heard.
Billy Gillett's parents and several
brothers and their families reside at
San Jose. He has not heard from
them yet.
Frank and Roy Lame have heard
from relatives at San Jose, and were
pleased to learn that they were all
alive.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Wood have a
daughter at school in San Francisco
from whom they heard last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lauder have rela-
tlves in San Francisco about whom
they are very anxious. Mrs. Lauder
has heard from her mother, who had
gotten out of Frisco but had under
gone great hardships.
Dean Beshlipch has received word
from his brother-in-law in San Fran
cisco that he lost his store on Market
street, but that all of his family were
alive.
Mrs. Lovejoy, who is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Harry Wright, re-
sides in Frisco, and so far has heard
nothing from her folks.
G. F. Conway received a telegram
from his sister dated at Oakland
stating that she was alright and
would soon leave for Stafford, to join
a sister who is residing there.
E. A. Caldwell, whose wife was in
Frisco, received telegram on Mon
day announcing that she had arrived
in Los Angeles.
Bach Nnt iannr at Smiths, 81 o,.e
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

For the first few days after the
the awful calamity which befel San
Francisco the ERA-issned- extras as
often as it could get telegraphic news
form the scenes of the great cat
astrophe. The extras we're distri-
buted free of charge, which was
greatly appreciated by the public,
especially by those who had relatives
residing in the striker city.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
o-partnership of Gatti & Hill, doing
business as wholesale and retail
butchers, has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent, Mr.. Hill retiring.
All bills due the firm will be collected
by Mr.. Gatti and all debts will be
paid by him. J. G.. GATTT
r. T. HILL
Clifton, Ariz., April 10, 1906.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

DELEGATE SMITH has introduced a
bill to increase the pay of repre-
sentatives to the territorial legisla-
ture from 81 to so per day. 1t is to
be hoped that this bill will become
law. The pay is little enough. A
man should not be expected to
neglect his business for three months
to serve the people at a direct loss
to himself.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

IN ONE short editorial the Herald
last week settled the "late I'M
plesantnessn between the states by
convicts drafted from the peniten-
tiaries of Europe, and then swatted
the socialists from the fourth CEN
fury down to the very hour of
going to press. Wonderful is the
rreSS
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26
CRAWFORD GOLD MINES.

In addition to the above there has
been subscribed in the A. G.. works
but not yet turned in, about $3.50.
The Standard mine will also be heard
from later.
The subscription lists circulated at
the Shannon plant and mines, at the
Coronado store and mines and at the
a. G. works in Clifton, were not re-
ceived IN time to appear this week,
but will be printed next week,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sterritt died Saturday last and was
buried on the following day. The
parents have the sympathy of their
many friends.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Eagle brand Oysters, Turkeys and
Cranberry sauce will make the Holt
days worth while. We cater to this
trade Clifton Market
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

The BARRIERS of Clifton have agreed
upon scale of prices and hours for
work. In the future the price will be
the same in all shops-25 cents for a
shave and fifty cents tor hair cut.
The hours will be from a. N. until
8 p. M, except on Saturday night,
when they will remain open until y
O'Clock. They will be closed on Sun
days and all holidays, which will in
clude the days usually celebrated by
the Mexican population.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Pretty and up-to-date Oxfords
Ladies, Children and Mems al
Becker Franz Co.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Kodaks and kodak supplies at the
Notwithstanding Co.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Beech Nut jams at Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Beech Nut hams and bacon at
Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

I hereby certify that have audited the
books and accounts of the Clifton Accident
& Benevolent society, that the receipts and dis
bursements have been properly and correctly
recorded. and that the FOREGOING statement is
true and correct account of the financial stand
ing of the society at September 5Oth 1905.
j. GLEN COOPER, Auditor
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CON
DITION OF THE
Clifton Accident Benevolent Society

Showing receipts and disbursements for the
period October l. 1904 to September So 1905.
RECEIPTS.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Genuine Panama Hats at Becker
Franz Co.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

If your watch is out of order bring
it to us for a perfect adjustment.
The Notwithstanding Co.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

Something tasty--a nice piece o
the best bacon from Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1906-04-26

United Confederate Reunion April p to 9Th
Pacific Railway will
T}23 until
for retur
local
W. CURTIS, Southwestern Passenger Agent.