The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-02-07
A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SUNDAY, FEB. 9TH, 1919, AS ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL DAY.

The death of Theodore Roosevelt is a world loss. As night brings out the stars the passing of this ex-presi- dent, statesman, and scholar has brought into bold relief those traitsof heart and mind which endeared him to the American people and made him an international figure. Americans are not a race of hero-worshipers but they are ready to pay homage to such men as Theodore Roosevelt concerning whom it has been said with truth.
 Strong of will. big of heart, in- tense of purpose, great in his enthusi- asms, large in the number and quality of his achievements, extraordinarily convincing in speech, accomplished in writing, of a versatility of mind re- markable, and with an active imagina- tion. loving his friends and his cause with equal ardor, he held the friend ship, the confidence and the affection ate regard of millions of his country men When German aggression be- came uncovered he took his stand of uncompromising loyalty and became the great prophet of Americanism. He was the most potent force to arouse America from her lethargy and indifference; his was the demand for preparedness; his was the voice that called to arms D
 He was not only great man, but a national inspiration, raising the standard in American political life ; and by precept and example changing l the mental attitude of the people and instilling in them the true obligations [ of citizenship. His character, rugged and energizing made peculiar appeal , to the West. His love for this broad expanse of country with its promises of future greatness beyond the ken of human understanding found lasting expression in that great engineering achievement, the Roosevelt Dam. the living waters of which have made I glad the heart of the Salt River Val : ley and caused the desert to blossom like the rose.
 To Theodore Roosevelt more than any other one public man can be at- tributed the bringing into being of that national consciousness which has demanded that the Flag shall follow those who claim allegiance to it and protect the rights of person and prop erty in every part of the world.
 Typical of a more forceful and better race, a strong and virile peo- pie backing right for rights sake and ready to champion the cause of the oppressed, he forseshadowed the dawn of that great day:
 [ When the war drum shall throb nc
 longer
 And the battle flag is furled
 In the parliment of man
 The federation of the world It is therefore meet and proper that as a nation and a state, we should pause and pay tribute to our Peerless Leader who, although departed this life, has left a marked impress upon his country's life and history. The Congress of the United States has set aside Sunday. February the Ninth as the day when it shall conduct ser vices in his honor.
 | Now. therefore, l, Thomas E. Campbell, Governor of Arizona, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law do hereby set aside Sunday, February the Ninth as Roosevelt Me morial Day and urge the people of the various communities on that oc- casion through the medium of public meetings and church services to pay honor to the memory of this Great 1 American.
 In witness whereof, I have herenn- 10 set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be af- | fixed
 Done at Phoenix. the Capitol, this 31st day of January, 1919.
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL, Governor of Arizona | Attoct. Nit Gipopoc