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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor of Arizona.

To the people of Yuma, Maricopa,
Pinal. Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise,
Graham and ella counties, Arizona:
1t is provided by statute of this
Territory that the Friday following
the first day of February in each year
shall be known as Arbor Day in the
above-named counties, and shall be
observed as a holiday.
Now, therefore, by virtue and in
accordance with the direction of that
statute, 7, Joseph H. Kibbey, gov
ernor of Arizona, hereby proclaim
Friday, the Sth day of February, A.
d. 1907, designated as Arbor Day, to
be in the counties first above men
toned a holiday; and [ recommend
that this day be observed by the peo-
pie of those counties by the planting
of trees, shrubs and vines, in the pro-
motion of forest and orchard growth
and culture, by the adornment of
public and private grounds, places
and ways, and by such other efforts
and undertakings as shall be in har-
mony with the character OF the day
SO ablished-aIl in accordance
with the provisions OF Title ",
Aboriculture, Revised Statutes of
Arizona, '90l.
In witness whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and caused the
great seal of the Territory to be af-
fixed Done at Phoenix, the capitol,
this 18th day of January, 1907.
(SeaD JOSEPH II. KIBBEY.
Governor.
By the governor:
w. F. NICHOLS,
Secretary of the Territory of Ariz.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

A BILL was introduced in the legis-
lature by Assemblyman Pace pro-
viding for the appointment of as
sstant district attorneys in counties
of the frst-class, and fixing the
salary al 300 per month. In Graham
county an assistant district attorney,
residing in the eastern end of the
county, is almost a necessity. 1t is a
great inconvenience, as well as an
expense for the district attorney to
look after the business at Clifton,
Morenci and Metcalf. A deputy, who
resides here can attend to all the
business before the justices of the
peace, and have the evidence and
witnesses ready for the grand jury
when it meets, thus saving time as
well as money, to the people. The
bill is good one, and ought to be-
come a law.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
FOstinO Luian Killed by c. L. Wright.

About 2 o'clock this morning Eos
tino Lujan was shot by c. L Wright,
manager of the Buckhorn saloon.
The shot proved fatal, death re-
sulting a short time afterwards.
The trouble occurred on Copper
avenue, nearly in front of the Richie
lieu saloon. Jeff Dunagan, the pro-
prietor of the RiChelieu, who is a
deputy sheriff, Immediately placed
Wright under arrest, and with others
conveyed him to the Jail, where he
was locked up.
Luian was unarmed when the
shooting took place, and from all
that can be learned at the present
time, the shooting was not justifiable.
There was considerable excitement
on Chase creek when the shooting
occurred, and there was some talk
of violence toward the prisoner, but
no demonstrations were made.
A Coroner's inquest is now being
held over the remains.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

NJ. FL. Kane, manager of the Shan
non store, returned last week from
Boston, where he had been in con-
sultation with the head officials of
the company in regard to the en-
largement OF the Clifton store, which
terminated favorably. The company
is doing business in a building leased
from G. P. Dunn and Mrs. Brutinel,
to which will be added another build
ing of the same size in the near
future. This will give the store de-
partment of the Shannon company
room to carry greater variety of
goods and to handle its business in a
more satisfactory manner than here
tOfore. Mr.. Kane saw nothing but
cold, rainy weather on his eastern
trip, and was delighted to get back
to the ''sun kissed land" of Arizona.
Mrs. Kane remained with friends at
Kansas City, where she will spend d
few weeks
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
Notice to Business Men.

The Brunswick Bake Collender
company, of Chicago, having been
declared on the ''fair'' list by our
general president, Local Union, Nos
1874, United Brotherhood of Carpen-
tiers and Joiners, has repealed the
resolutions forbidding our members
from handling or putting up the
goods and material manufactured and
sold by the said company. We will
in the future handle, put up and
patronize all goods and material of
the above-named company.
JAMES B. AVERILL,
G. w. MURPHY, President.
Secretary.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
Run Amuck.

Shortly after o'clock Tuesday
night while several parties were busy
with their evening meal at the popu-
lar American Kitchen, managed by
Chinese Jim, dispute arose between
a Mexican dishwasher and the man
ager. The fight grew fast and fu-
rlouS in the rear, and Jim was getting
the worst of it when Major Latin
butted in and yanked the hurley
Mexican off of Jim, who was about
to be perforated with a large carving
fork. Now, the Major has looked at
several buzz-saws and knocked the
teeth out of an alligator, but that
Mexican reminded him Of a Buffalo
bull, and he retired with a sprained
knee and took refuge under a
table. The Mexican gathered unto
himself quirt, and the way he made
the walters jump tables would beat
anything you'll see at Prettyman's
this winter. About this time a ven
turesome Jap tackled his bulkhead
and received a rap in the rear that
raised him several feet off the floor.
Shovels, ice picks, coalscuttles and
dinner plates were in evidence
when the brave officers arrived
Johnny Patty and Billy Hart took a
hand. Now Patty cut the claws off
grizzly bear in hand-to-hand fight
and played with said bear for an
hour at a time until becoming tired
of the sport dispatched the grizzly
at one stroke. Hart is not slow
either, but that dishrag manipulation
made a hOmerun score on both of
them. He was finally subdued, but
Hart says he was a tough one, and
that's all there are to it."
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

THE Santa Fe railroad has appro-
priated S15O,OOO for newspaper ad-
vertising during the current year.
Heretofore this business has been
paid for in transportation, but under
the ruling of the commission that
can no longer be done. Railroads
must advertise, even when it is
necessary to put up the cash. The
newspapers will doubtless be the
gamers by the ruling of the COM
mission, as the cash received for ad-
vertising will more than pay for
their transportation.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

South Clifton school district is GER
tainly greatly in need of a school
house. The district contains prop
erty valued at 100000, and yet when
$4,000 in bonds were voted they could
not be sold at any price. The legis-
lature two years ago appropriated
$4,000 to repair the building damaged
by the flood, but this was not used
and the building was later entirely
destroyed. 1t is possible that the
appropriation might still be made
available by an act of the present
legislature, but that sum would not
be sufficient. The ERA suggests that
mass meeting be held for the pur-
pose of discussing the matter, with
the object in view of asking the
legislature for assistance. Some
thing should be done in the matter
at once.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

GOVERNOR KIBBEY will probably
be surprised to learn chat his sug-
gestions in regard to new law tax
ing mining companies is meeting
with general approval by the man
ayers of many of the largest mining
companies that do not wish to avoid
taxation provided all companies are
taxed proportionately, and other en-
terprises are also taxed at reason
able valuation. They do object, how
ever, to being singled out for taxa
ton out of proportion to all other
enterprises.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

1t is reported that few people in
the east end of the county are circu-
lating d petition for county division.
A great many of the people up there
have given the subject no considera-
tiOn and are Indifferent as to wheth-
er it is divided or not, while a large
number are opposed to it. A division
while it would raise taxes in both
counties back, probably, to the old
rate of 4 per cent. may be, in the
end, the best thing, but it seems that
most of the people do not think So
Graham Guardian.
The ERA will not agree with the
Guardian in the statement that the
tax rate would be raised by division
The division would save a large sum
annually in transportation of prison
ers and witnesses from the east end
to the county seat, an everage of
about fifty miles. But for the sake
of argument grant that it would
slightly increase taxes, there would
be corresponding benefit which
would far more than offset it. At
the present time it costs at least S25
to make trip to the county seat
from the east end of the county, and
as the great bulk of the business
comes from here, our people have
been put to heavy personal expense
for years past, as well as great in
convenience. The Guardian has
heretofore expressed itself as favor
ing division, but it now seems to be
getting ready to flop around.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

THE reelection of Senator Bailey
comes as a great surprise. There
seems to be no question as to the
truthfulness of the charges made
against him. His usefulness as a
representative has certainly been de-
stroyed. In the future he will be
classed with Depew, Platt, Aldrich
and others, who have long been
known as representatives of the
trusts.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
measures

ARIZONA'S lawmakers are usually
above the average of other states
and territories in intelligence and in
tegrity, but the members OF the
present session seem to be of even a
higher type than usual, hence it may
be expected that some wholesome
new laws will be enacted.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
AnnIicatinns for Grazing Permits.

Notice is hereby given that all APP
plications for permits to Craze cattle,
horses and sheep within the Black
Mesa Forest, Reserve during the sea-
son of 1907, must be filed in my office
at Flagstaff, Arizona, on or before
February l, 1907. Full information
in regard to the grazing fees to be
charg ed, and blank forms to be used
in making application, will be fur
nished upon request. T. S. Woolsey,
Acting Supervisor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

A BILL has been introduced in the
senate by Councilman Doran, which II
passed will in a great measure pre-
vent the operation of fake mining
companies in Arizona. The bill also
provides heavy penalties for mis-
representations made by officers of
companies regarding their proper
ties. 1t is one of the best bills yet
introduced
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
MORENCI COAL FIELDS.

of excellent coal prospects
upon which sufficient of work has been done
the fact that coal exists here We have coal
will carbonate There
wid that will average
feet with a dip of 80 degrees.
We would entertain proposition from people of to
develop properties which only two miles from rail
road w. j. DAVIDSON,
JOHN MOLDER.
O. Box 1914 MORENCI ARIZONA.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

IT IS now apparent that gambling
is doomed in Arizona and also that
a high liquor law will be passed by
the legislature. Practically there is
no opposition to either of these
measures
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Miss Alice Greene, sister to Mrs.
Theodore Kline and Miss Agnes
Greene of Clifton, was married at
her home in Silver City last week to
Mr.. c. Bailey. The couple are spend
ing their honeymoon in Mexico.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

The Southern Pacific is again
building around the Salton sea. The
sea continues to rise at the rate of
an inch per day.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

r. T. Hill returned this week from
Santa Rosalio springs, Mexico, where
he spent some time taking baths for
rheumatism. He returned home en-
tirely cured.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Cheese arrived today - Imported
Swiss and Neufchatel and
Frontage de Brie, at Smiths,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Cream wove, linen fabric, etc, in
box stationery at only 15c per bog,
at drug department A. G, store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Primes The Russell Brand, the
prunes that made Smiths
store famous. Try them.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Three cottages for rent. Enquire
of Henry Collins.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Fish and game in season at the
Clifton Meat and Cold storage mar
ket.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

FOR SALE CHEAP-A baby buggy
almost new. Enquire COPPER ERA.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

The best Sauer Kraut and Pickles
in 3-gallon kegs at the A. G. store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

On February 1st all accounts due
the Barrett-Beaucha amp Company will
be placed in the hands of an attor-
ney for collection.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31

Coffee. harrington Hall Steel Cut.
The coffee that made
Smiths store famous. Try it.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
famous.

Shoes. Peters Shoes, the shoes
that made Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-01-31
No. 1921.
REPORT OF The CONDITION
First National Bank Of Clifton,

At Clifton in the Territory of Arizona at the
close of business, Jan. &c, 1897.
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

rid OF the aunt who Is their unwelcome
visitor and who is spelling all their fun.
AL Lamar. the popular actor-singer, is an
oeher member OF Gabriers company who
will be cordially greeted, and others are
Vida Perrin and Maurice Hagaman. A
feature OF Gabriels engagement at
KeitHs will be the daily receptions he
will hold after the motion pictures every
afternoon In the Green Foyer at the rear
OF the orchestra floor, TO which he cor
daily invites everyone, young and old or
both sexes. Incidentally Gabriel will give
his guests little souvenir OF himself An
act that is creating great deal OF talk
although IL is new TO vaudeville yet. is the
dancing act OF the Six American Dan
GERS. This act is distinct novelty in the
dancing line, and not only are all the
members OF the sextette expert dancers.
but they have arranged an act OF entire
ly novel steps" and the beautiful cos
tunes and special music of the act Is by
no means an unimportant feature OF II.
One OF the important and very interesting
features OF the bill will be Marzella's
birds. especially enjoyable for the chill
dren. These feathered entertainers are
really wonders and the feats they accom-
plish must be seen to be realized. so clever
ere they. In the troupe are some very
valuable cockatoosa parrots. giant ravens
and other birds. Belle Blanche, the dainty
mimic, who recently had all New YORK
talking about her. will appear In imita-
tions OF stage celebrities. which are said
TO be so clever that they are easily recog-
nized without introduction. This pretty
girl has a voice Of grand opera quality. II
Is said. Avery and Hart two gingery rag
time entertainers, will offer some new
songs and dances. One OF the members of
the team is a double for Bert Williams of
Williams and Walker. G. Grant Gardner
and Marie Stoddard will make their first
appearance In Vaudeville Frivolties," a
merry conglomeration of mirth and mu-'
sic, and Dixon, Anger and company will
offer their new sketch. THE Baron and
His Friend Out West" a sequel TO the
funny sketch In which they formerly
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

IL Is hardly necessary these days to
tell patrons Of the Nickel theatre that
the programs there are exceptionally in
terestins and enjoyable. Long ago even
the scoffers at the low price OF admission
were forced to admit that hero was os-
fered an entertainment worth many
times the cost TO the patron. The Nickel
is surely an example OF the fact that be-
cause a thing IL cheap IL isn't necessar-
lily undesirable. What more wholesome
or entertaining way could time be spent.
and what more inexpensive way, than In
watching motion pictures that make one
laugh. that instruct one. and always In
terssty For instance. the first three days
of next week, among the list of pictures
promised. which include grave and gay
subjects, one that every man, woman
and child should make an effort to see Is
that showing 'The Manufacture Of
Shoes" Every one OF the interesting de-
tails of this great industry is instruc-
lively pictured and II alone is likely to
the first three days of the week. The
other pictures will be equally attractive.
many of them of a laugh-creating ma.
ture. Bob Alden, the popular baritone,
will sing the stirring patriotic song.
Yankee Boy" the Nickel Quartette as
sisting him. and the song will be Illus
trated with excellent motion pictures.
Miss Carrier and Miss Beaulieu will sing
the pretty duet, Two Broken Hearts, :"
which also will be beautifully illustrated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07

will be seen here for the first time at the
Empire Theatre early this month.
Stella Mayhew, the Jolly comedienne.
who was such big hit here last season
In Coming Through the Rye" is this
season In vaudeville and is among the
October bookings for Keiths
Dixon and Anger. well-known vaude-
vile entertainers, will be at Keith's the
atre the coming week in a new comedy
sketch, The Baron and His Friend Out
West" a continuation of the comedy
sketch in which they scored a big hit last
season.
Avery and Hart, two OF the funniest
and highest-salaried colored comedians
In vaudeville, are coming TO Keith's the
like Williams and Walker in style. and
one OF the members OF The team looks
very like Bert Williams.
The Permane brothers. European nov
city entertainers. will be at Keith's next
week. In the amusing act presented by
these clever foreigners there Is a parody
on THE Nightingales' Courtship" that is
said to be one big shrek of laughter.
There will be free exhibition i'm front
of the Imperial Theatre, Monday, at l2:l5.
Vulcan, the Strong Man. with the COM
pany playing at the above theatre this
coming week. will give an exhibition OF
his great strength by pulling against two
powerful Ford automobiles.
Marzella's Cockatoos is one OF the fea-
lures especially calculated TO please the
children that Is coming 10 Keiths. next
week These feathered entertainers do
some astonishingly clever tricks and are
a splendid eXampfp or what patfence can
achieve. Nine. Marzella has spent her en-
tire life time training her pets and has
evolved an act that Is very interesting.
One of the characters In the Ninety
and Nine" at the Empire Theatre this
week is that OF Reddy. the kid He is a
transplanted street urchin from New
York East Side district and is a seven
day wonder i'm the sleepy old Indiana viii
lage. This part Is taken by Percy Hil-
ton. who created the role In the original
Academy OF Music production, which en-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Greater New York Stars is the
name OF the big burlesque company book
ed to appear at the Westminster theatre
next week, and another treat Is promised
the lovers OF this form of amusement
made so popular by the management of
the Westminster.
The company Is one OF unusual
strength. being noted for the beauty OF its
chorus. 1t is said that In the company
are more beautiful and talented young
women than have been seen with a simil-
ar organization. The music is bright and
catchy while the costumes and the
scenery are OF the most elaborate.
The comedians too are the cleverest in
the business, and are said TO be able TO
keep the audience In roar throughout
the performance. The usual matinees will
be given.
The galaxy OF talent combined with the
knowledge that II is under the manage
ment OF those we'll known Producers. ia
cobs and Jermon, insures TO the burlesque
loving public a treat, and II 10 a treat
that all should participate in. The aggre-
cation comprises some OF the best known
performers OF the burlesaue world, and
the singing. dancing and various special
ties conduce to n matinee or evening OF
the most enjoyable kind. Messrs. Jacobs
and Jermon have spared neither time nor
expense I'm putting out this show, and II In
no false statement TO assert that its en-
semble In OF the best This attraction
comes heralded by favorable reports from
other large cities. where they have play
ed, and indications point TO an exceeding
ly large weeks business during their
stay -Matinees daily.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
IMPERIAL THEATRE

Next weeks attraction at the Imperial
Theatre will be the famous beauty show.
''The Nightingales, comprised of come
dians. vocalists. dancers and beautiful
girls. The program presented Is as re-
freshing as IL is meritorious, opening with
a very breezy comedetta called "Ameri-
cans Abroad" introducing the entire COM
pany in a lively succession OF fun and
song followed by a splendid array OF ele-
waited vaudeville acts. including McDevltt
and Kelly, graduates of the high school
of dancing; &ennedy and Evans In their
vivid playlet, True TO Nature" James
r. Waters, the Jew OF song and story;
Howard and Lewis, singers and takers on
topics OF intelligence. and as specially
added attraction DR.. s. Gordon, the mod
ern Vulcan, in truly remarkable feats Of
heavy weight lifting II is claimed there
is no object OF reasonable size that Mr.
and 800 is offered the man who can per-
form hiSone special dumb-bell lifting feat
The closing skit. "Out for a Lark" is one
OF those quick action farces. full OF
laughter and song, and In which Is intro
duced Miss Anna Yale and the big beauty
chorus In seven special ensembles of song
and dance.
The scenic effects costuming and gen.
eral equipment Of this organization is
said to be magnificent in its entirety.
Matinees daily with beautiful and useful
souvenirs 10 the ladies at the Tuesday
matinee. Amateurs Thursday nights
Prices always the same.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-07
KEITH's THEATRE.

The vaudeville season at Keith's theatre
this week opened with a very enjoyable
program. but that announced for the COM
Ing week Is even better than that OF this
week. The list OF attractions include some
especially attractive numbers. many OF
them the big hits OF the current vaude-
Vile season. Heading the bill will be Bus
ter Gabriel the funny lillipution come
dian, and his company I'm a screamingly
funny sketch, "Auntie's Visit. Gabriel last
season had the entire town laughing at
his funny antics and he is sure OF a rous-
ing welcome upon his return engagement.
As last season. George All. the clever ami
NAL impersonator. will play Busters fun
ny dog, who helps Buster scheme to get