davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-16
On the Actor Manager.

THE late Oscar Hammerstein, who
- had genius for advertising his
theatrical enterprises, used to tell .
story about an English actor-mana-
gers attempt to follow his example.
MY confrere," Mr. Hammerstein
would say. was having q new thea
ter built in London. Casting about
for some good way to advertise it, he
decided that an admirable scheme
would be to have the workmep while
excavating for the foundation come
across Roman antiquities. So he
stole down to the operation at dead
of night and deposited q number of
costly. genuine Roman antiquities
just below the surface Of the spot
being excavated.
The next morning he arrived in
haste to hear the news of the great
ind and report 1t to the journals.
Seeing that the men had already dug
we'll below his hidden treasure, he
said:
GOOD morning. foreman. Anything
interesting this morning.
No. sir. not thing. SIR the fore
man answered.
THE actor-manager looked at the
bullying pockets Of the workmen and
said nothing. What could he say?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-16
"Sore Finger" Club.

A LITTLE organization without
chatter. clubrooms or officers,
which Is doing much toward further
Ing the Roosevelt memorial move
ment, Is the sore Finger" Club,
which the late President himself
formed and named.
Formation Of the club came about
on one Of the colonels political cam
paigns. and it is due directly to his
well known and highly developed
sense OF humor
The colonel was accompanied by a
dozen or more newspaper men, and
after dinner each night he liked to
sit around and talk with them Hav.
ing been fed up on politics through
out the day, they frequently sought
solace in a quiet poker game. Also
did they seek assiduously to retire to
the said game.
One night when the colonel was
particularly laxative they found a
hard time getting away from him.
Finally some one remembered that a
New York reporter had injured his
finger during the day, so he told the
colonel he thought he would go back
a few cars and inquire about the state
Of the injury. The colonel expressed
the greatest sympathy for the afflict-
ed one and assured the departing re-
porter that it was very thoughtful of
him to go to his brother in distress.
One by one the other newspaper men
became profoundly interested In the
sore finger, and soon all were gone.
Half an hour later just when the
poker game was getting good and the
injured reporter held in his sore
finger royal flush, the colonel sud
denly stuck his head in the door Of
the room where the newspaper men
were playing. grinned and said in his
piping voice:
81 just came in to inquire about
the sore finger"
And from that day henceforth he
called all the members of that par
ticular party the Sore Finger" Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-16
LIE DUB IBODI By Nine I,uc Delarue-
HAT WAS BY ORGANIZING

the witness OF his many early morn
ing irritations; now at the table,
where he stormed at his son for one
reason or another; now in the salon,
where he put anything like quiet and
decorous leisure out of the question.
In short, he was man-in all the
horrors of that word.
One day he received a letter which
astonished the entire family. A no.
tary informed him that he had be-
come the heir of an almost forgotten
relative who had bequeathed him a
little piece of property down near
Marseille or Lyon. He was urged to
appear promptly and accept title.
He couldn't avoid making the jour-
ney.
Jules tried to convince Clementine
that she ought to go with him. But
the young wife didn't want to CO.
and invented convincing excuses So
Jules resigned himself to a three or
four days absence.
Preparations for the trip progress
ed under a great stress of excitement.
1t ought to be a simple thing to con-
suit time table. Jules made a
drama of it. 1t was the same way
with the packing of his valise. And
ordering u carriage to take him to
the railroad station assumed the pro-
portions Of momentous business
transaction
While waiting for the carriage on
the day of his departure the women
n h0n
ment that he ceased to talk, that he
didn't open or close the doors of the
cupboards or align the footstools in
stiff row or straighten the objects
on the shelves and the mantelpiece.
This phenomenon was soon ex-
planned They had left the table half
an hour before and were in the salon.
"Clementine," Jules began, sudden
ly, land YOU my dear motheri in law,
and you. too. Maria don't go away,
| have something l want to read to
you. Please sit down. / am glad
that the little one is at school and
can't hear it,"
They obeyed uneasily.
ut Is this way. You never can
tell what may happen on journey.
You know my orderly habits. So
have made my will, and before 1
start I am going to read it to you"
Solemnly he drew paper from his
pocket and read to his astounded
auditors:
IF ! die in the course of the jour-
ney which am about to make
He had to stop there. Tears came
into his eyes. in few moments he
resumed:
Il leave all my property to my
dear wife, requesting her to con-
tinue the hospitality extended to her
mother, and to consult the latter in
everything in my stead. / ask, how
ever, that a small sum be set aside
as remembrance from me to our
servant Maria. and she Is to receive,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-16
No THE EDITOR: Well we hne-
ly arrived safe and sound on
the Sound and been getting

BettieU ana inc OLE Oulk OF
Of my kids goes to school every
day SO the house is pretty quite morn
ings and a person has chance to set
down and read the papers and vile
the sporting pages is shy of baseball
news these days why a man can turn
to Page l any A. NJ. and read about 3
strikes and it begins to look like
striking was our national pastime
and a man that is not takeing part in
some strike feels like a kind OF a So
cial leopard you might say what with
the miners and the steel workers and
the printers and the short and long
shore men and everybody else doing
1t and APPARENTLY haveing the time of
their life. So l made the remark the
other day that I wished l was in on
some sort Of a strike and the madam
said well why don't you get into one
and I said how can l strike when l
haven't got no job answer me that
which for once she couldn't.
Well afterwards 1 got to thinking
it over and finely seen a way to get
in the game and that was by organ
izing a husbands union and demand
ing a fair deal for the married men
and I talked it over with a couple
other husbands who am on friendly
turns with them and the idear was a
riot with them and we set down and
figured out set Of demands which
will LIST. be gave to other husbands
for their o. X. and then presented to
the wifes in the shape Of ultimatum
which IL each and every demands is
not granted the married men will
walk out on them tho day before
Xmas and leave them to explain to
the kids why Santa didn't show up.
THE DEMANDS.
The demands as MAPPED out is as
follows:
1. A 2oHOUR>-DA AND A s-DAY
WEEK.
Under the present system a hus-
band 10 on the job the whole ~ hrs.
OF the whole 2 days and even vile he
Is asleep he can't dream nothing that
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
ELKS INITIATE AND ENTERTAIN
 M [ M bERS

On last Wednesday evening the Clifton Lodge B. P. O. E. No. 1174 at a regular meeting held at their lodge , room, initiated several candidates in 70 the secret work of the orr Ter. the ritualistic work of the order being giv- en In a very capable manner by the officers of the lodge and the degree team. Over ninety members were in attendance with several visiting brothers from various lodges in the United State Immediately after the business session of the lodge the en- tertainmtnt committee cleared the floor for action and two boxing bouts and one wrestling exhibition was pre- sented for the entertainment of the members. The first event of the evenings program was a three roupG ing Ghost" and Kid Keppler of Oskosh Wisconsin,; 120 pounds; after three rounds of fast milling the bout was declared draw. The main eyeu. O. the evening was the wrestling r'.atch catch as catch-can bes. twc falls in three, in one hour, between Buddie Franz and Charlie Smith, 135 pounds, of Clifton. Franz taking the first fall in 15 minutes with the fa- nous cradle hold and Smith the sec ond fall with neck scissor hold in 10 minutes; no fall being secured dur ing the remainder of the hour the bout was declared a draw. The third bout of the program, a boxing bout, between Pete Serna and Cervino Luna of Morenci, 120 pounds, four rounds was fast and scientific exhibition uu- til the last minute of the fourth round when Luna with a right hook to tlc Jaw, fioored Serna for the sleeping route of nine, who up til. that lime Rad the fight won by i, lai'ee margin. Refreshments wer" served in the banquet room by the Princess confectionery. At the next regular meeting of the lodge on Nov ember 18th the entertainment con- mittee have another big surprise for the members and number of other special programs will be arranged during the winter session of the or der.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Mizpah E.ble class of the Methodist chuch entertained at the nome of MT. and Mrs. Roa1e wits 2 Halloween party. The house was beautifully decorated for the occa- sion with pumpkins, owl heads, jack O lanterns. gcblfns, black eats, and all other weired symbols of Hallowe' en.
 The guests came garbed in sheets, pillow cases and other fantastic gar ments and were greeted at the door by the ghost and Aunt Dianah.
 In enc corner the witch presided over a huge black kettle, suspended over a make believe fire, giving the scene a perfect witch setting as she stirred and presented the spooks' with their fortunes.
 The gypsy tent surrounded with black cats and owls was one of the main attractions of the evening, ap- pies hung from the doors for those who wished to try their hand at bobbing for apples and ether wei"ed stunts were enjoyed.
 Refreshments of ginger bread and coffee were served.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
OUT OF THE FOG

"Out of the Fog adapted for the screen from the powerful stage drama "Ception Shoals" gives the celebrat- ed Nazimova many excellent orpor- tunities for her rare artistry. Out of the Fog is a story of mists and winds-the scenes, the rockbound coast of Maine and the treacherous shoals of the lonly lighthouse in the Carribean sea Her Eve was born a child of love-abhorred by her un- cle of her unconventional birth, and cut off from all human beings-her only companions the wheeling gulls and cygnets, the white-capped, rolling waters, the storm winds and gentle trade zephyrs her pictures, the gold en seaweed, the deep blue of the tropic waters, the crimson hibiscus growing in rich profusion around the solitary light, and the fleecy grey clouds on the dim horizon; her music is the cry of the wheeling birds, the roar of the angry sea, and the gentle splashing of the placid waves against the jutting rocks. The blazing tropic storms-the countless gems of the southern cross-where her cherished jewels Here Eve grew to wo- manhood until, out of the fog, Fate sent her love. Out of the fog came stalwart young American who met and loved the child of the mists. The play is one of calm and storm fire and passion This play will be shown at the Princess Theatre Wednesday, November 12th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
TWO MEN ARRESTED ON
 CATTLE STEALING CHARGE

As the result of finding ten calves and a COW enclosed in corral in box canyon, about one-half mile north cf the Gila river in Graham county, Monday, by Turner West. John West and several other cattle men, two men, Bob Phillips and Lee Buckalew, were arrested Tuesday morning by Deputy Sheriffs Bob Sutherland and Bud Smith, of Greenlee county, on an alleged charge of cattle stealing
 The men were taken to Clinton and brought here Wednesday night.
 Some excitement was caused late Monday afternoon when the news of finding the calves in the corral was received here. A posse, under the leadership of Sheriff Skaggs, consist ing of Chief Deputy Beals, Cattle In spector Bryce, Hugh and Lee Talley, left here Monday night for the noun tains. It is reported that Sheriff Skaggs arrested Sam Eaton, on sus- picion that he was one of the rustlers Eaton was brought here yesterday an put in the county jail.
 The calves have been branded as follows: on left shoulder, V on loft side and X on left thigh. The former brand on the COW was cut off and a new brand, w l. was burn cd in on the cows ribs and an H on left hip.
 Phillips and Buckalew were taken before Justice of the Peace Paxton, about 4:O0 o'clock Wednesday after noon. They waived the preliminary examination and were placed under $4,00O bonds each, to await trial in the Superior Court. A brother of Bob Phillips left last night for Cliff ton to secure the bonds Graham County News.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
INTERESTING TALKS
 AT LUNCHEON CLUB

The Clifton Luncheon Club held it's bi-monthly meeting October 31st at the Reardon Hotel, Hills Flat, 12 o'clock noon, the lunch being served by this popular hostelry. After the members were seated the meeting was called to order by the 1st vice presi- dent, J.. w. Wright. Sixty three mem bers were present
 The pre-arranged program was car ried out, consisting of short addresses by members who were assigned topics w. B. Kelly talked effectively on the value Of a cooperative community spirit. Judge McAllister, of Stafford, followed with timely discussion of Americanization The veteran and inveterate road booster, Dell Potter, occupied the remaindtr of the hour, in forceful presentation of the nec- essity of a immunity interesting it. self in the matter of good roads. MT. Potter talks good roads. in season and out of season and his efforts and in- terest in this matter have not been without fruit.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
Taxpayers Attention

The Treasurer's office has been a very busy place this month, the tax es for this year being now due, a sood number of the taxpayers have paid and have it over with for an ether year. There are. however, large number of taxpayers that are slow and will have to hurry to get their taxes paid before the penalty and interest are added, which date is November 3rd.
 There are a number of taxpayers that pay no attention to the notices sent by Treasurer, even though they receive the notice by registered mail. The 1918 delinquent tax list is slowly dwindling, but not fast enough. Ac- tion will be started soon to collect these taxes by sale of property. The costs of this extra work will be borne by said delinquent taxpayer.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
MASONS COMPLETE
 CONS|STORY CLUB

A meeting of all Consistory and Knights Templars Masons for Green lee county was held at the local ''Y'' on the night of October 25, the pur- pose being the completion of the or ganization of the Commandtry Con- sistory Club. There were 26 mem- bers present.
 Aside from the business of the ev- ening, or perhaps in connection with it, there was an appetizing menu The color scheme of the table was that colors of the Knights Templars- black and white-and the rose color of the Rose CroiX The meeting brought together the members of the Knights Templars and Consistory lodges of the county, thereby promot- ing the virtues among the members of as taught by these degrees.
 The speaker, Rev. Mr. Jenkins, who is the Grand Prelate of the Knights Templars of Arizona, took for his sub- ject, 'The Cross, which is common to both lodges and dwelt on it's sym bolism and the necessity of the ap- plication of these principles to the conditions of the present day. Fol lowing MT Jenkins address the mem- bers sat around and indulged in re- miniscences. Judge Laine presided.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07

indo.
 Venture Angeles, to wed Maria de Jesus Soto.
 Luis Villalante to wed Rosa Parque. Ramon Esparza to wed Pillar Flores Dionicio Arroya to wed Catalina Diaz.
 Solomon Holguin to wed Jacinta Martinez. Peter Dallas to wed Josefa Aceveda Alberto Marquez to wed Cruz Perez Bills of Sale
 Antonio Lopez ct ux to Thomas Wit Iiams, ct ux.
 Matilde Vasquez to Jose Villalobos Ricarda 5. de Bernales to Cresccn cio Gonzales.
 Candelario L. Gonzales to Horton cia s de Diaz.
 Giuseppe Sain to w. c. Craufurd. Charles Brown to w. T. Sanders Luis Chaves to Pablo Hernandez. Augustin. Tapia, to G. l.. Crawford. Robert l.. Bailey to Pete Traynor. F. D. Fatheree to A. F Smith J. F. Baker to J M Jones Addean Harris to R. R. Miller. Deeds
 Luz Casteneda de Gomez to The Arizona Copper Company.
 Samuel SiGebotham to The Arizona Copper Company.
 Antonio Colmenero to The Arizona Copper COmpny.
 Dominic U. Burke to Ambrose Burke.
 J. A. Montgomery ct ux to Mrs. fiji Zabeth Paddock. Satisfaction of Mortgages Longfellow store to J. l. Tysol Amy Merrill ct uX to Jesse B. Simms. w. B. Tompkins, to J. A Scotte R. E. Davis. to H Armstrong
 Continued on page )
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07

A very pretty party was given on November 1st in the ''Y'' building by five of the High School girls, the Misses Sloan, Davis, Nettie and Aleen Martin and Martha Gay. The build ing was elaborately decorated in black and orange and the Halloween idea was carried out in everything. There were some very clever stunts prominent among them was a tem- pereance lecture by two High School teachers. this was arranged to repre- sent a dwarf and brought forth gales of laughter, there was fortune tell ing by professional palmist and many other amusing events. Three mysterious spooks arrived late and caused much merriment
 Delicious home made pumpkin pies and hot chocolate was served at mid night, the thirty guests dispersed at one o'clock, a tired but happy band of young folks.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
AMERICAN LEGION DAY

Governor Campbell has issued proclamation designating Tues day, November ii, as American Legion Day. setting aside the same as a holiday, and urging the people to participate in the meet ings held by the local posts of the American Legion to comment crate the victory of justice and democracy and to honor the men1- ory of those who fought and fell in humanity's cause
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
AVERAGE SPEED IF 4l.3 MILES
 IN ROAD RACE
Miller, with Pope-Hartford, The Win ner in Ell Paso-Phoenix Race; Hutchings Shot; Two Others Kill led in Accident.

As early as 3 a. m. Sunday there was steady stream. of Clifton and Morenci automobiles winding their way up the shelter hill and Ward S canyon towards Lordsburg to the scene of the big Fl Paso Phoenix road race. A stranger arriving in Lords burg would have had the impression that there was a county fair or circus in town. People had gathered from 100 miles around the country to see the racers go through. The main street of the town was banked solid ly with automobiles and pedestrians The racers sped on amid the cheers and plaudits of the assembled popu, lace.
 The first racing car to reach Lords burg was a Dodge, No. on the list, driven by R. B. Armstrong of Fort Worth; this car arrived at 9:34 a. m. making the 162 miles from Fl Paso in three hours and twenty two minutes, a Hudson, No. 5, came in second, 9:51; a Locomobile, third on the list came third. The following is the order in which the cars arrived: Buick, No 19, Ford, No 15; Paige, No. IT; Marmon, No. 21; Simplex, No. 6, Pope-Hartford, No 2S; (destined to be the winner); Hudson, No 90; Dodge, No. 33; Ford, No. 23; Packard, No II; Hudson, No 37; Stutz, No. il, Velie, No 36; Buick, No. 8; Hudson, No. IA, Pope-Hartford, No. 12 Ma tional, No. g; and Ford No. II The average time between the arrival of the cars at Lordsburg was about II minutes, sufficiently close to keep interest at high tension. The re- mainder of the A cars leaving Fl Paso had dropped out of the race te- fore reaching Lordsburg. John T. Hutchings, driver of 2 Duick, NJ. 1H in the list, fell out of the race near Lanark, N. M. through the acc of I fiend, being shot from the back as he was speeding on h.s way in the laudable desire to a.:bieve victory. He died later in the day at Hotel Deu, Fl Paso Bottorff and his mo ;hani- cian, Brown met death by their car overturning on a sharp curve nca: Tucson.
 Miller, driving a Pope-Hartford, the winner of the race. whirled into the State Fair grounds at :19 D. m., hay ing covered the distance of $40 miles in 13 hours and 10 minutes. an aver age speed of 41.3 miles per hour. He was handed a check for SS,451. 10 or 70 percent of the purse allowed. Dur io with a Buick, won second money, and Taber, with Ford, third. Miller was third at Bisbee, the overnight control station, but early in the morning of the second day he took the lead and maintained it to the end. The cars that failed to finish were eliminated because of mechanical trouble, though several drivers with drew w1el they saw they ha:i no chance to win.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
ARMISTICE DANCE

There will be a dance on the night of Tuesday, November 1.-the hrst anniversary of the signing of the ar mistice-at the High School Auditor ium. The dance is given by the Harold E. Wilson Post of The Amerl- can Legion and is exclusively for eX- service men. Uniforms are r,- uuested to be worn as far'a possible, The event promises to be noteworthy. The hour is S:30 D. m.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07
DON'T FORGET!

The second number of the Lyceum course at the Auditorium November 13, 1919.
 Montraville M Wood entertaining Demonstrator of modern discoveries. Single admission 75c. Season Tickets now on sale at Supt. Bakers office, or the A. c. Drug store. Price for the four remaining numbers of the course, $2OO All school children, season tickets, $1.OO; single admis- sion, soc.
 Other dates announced later.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07

October the 29th, there was q very enjoyable smoker at the Indus trial Y. M. c. A. Thert were 30 men present and The Metcalf Social Club was organized with a membership of 27. all of which were very enthusias- tic about the good social times they can have together during the coming winter.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07

The Methodist Aid will meet next Wednesday afternoon, November 12, with Mrs Morris, (who lives near the High SchooD as hostess. It is hoped that all the members will be present.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-11-07

Under favorable conditions there is a possibility of the organization of classes of night school minor con- mercial subjects: Spanish and me chanical drawing at the High Schools. Those desiring work please make in- quiries at the City Supt's office.