The Tombstone epitaph., 1881-12-26
LOCAL sPLINTERs.

THE public schools have closed for the holidays to reopen JanuaryS.
 THE receipts of the Episcopal church fair were s6Oo. Who will say that the people of Tombstone are not liberals
 THE Arizona (PrescotD Democrat comes to us decidedly improved of late. It is credit to its present management.
 | IT is said that another man is out for chief of police. If so, it is we'll Give all the boys a chance before the people.
 GEO. BARKER was brought before Judge Wal. lace yesterday on charge of assault and battery he plead guilty and was fined $25 and costs. THE city council have not atated the water and sewer nuisance on the corner of Fourth and Ere mont streets. What are our city fathers fors NOTWITHSTANDING the immense sales of Dillon & Kenealy their stock Is first class, and those who enter their store do not leave without purchase.
 IN another column will be found reply to the furious attack of Judge Reilly upon citizens of Tombstone The judge will find that he that gives must take."
 M. CALIsHER is prepared to fit out customers with the best of goods at the lowest living prices. He takes pleasure in showing people his elegant goods and wares.
 THE directors and teachers of the public schools will have two Christmas trees for the children at Schieaeln hall on Saturday next. The ceremon- ies will open a: l:3o pm. CHARLES GLOVER Co. still have a magnificent stock of goods which they are willing to sacrifice for the benefit of the needy. Purchasers will do well to give them call before buying elsewhere.
 IT Is reported that the silver black bearskin on exhibition at the Maison Doree was sold for S3O It is the finest benrskin in this city, and 1t is doubtful if it can be exceled In the United States.
 THE Ingersol mining company have 2,00O tons of irstclass on its dump that Is estimated to be worth $3O0,000. This mine was purchased for S10,0O0 last spring. What mining district can beat this showing9
 AT 8 regular meeting of the Manhattan club last evening it was unanimously decided that for the future the semmonthly socials of that organ ization be held on each ialternate Wednesday in stead of Saturday as heretofore.
 THE Emily mine Is showing some magnificent carbonate and horn silver ore. At twenty feet down on the incline the ledge is two and a-haf feet. This is another young Ingersoll, and who- ever gets it will have a bonanza. ALL who intend placing gifts upon the Christ mas tree of the Methodist Sabbath school, will please have the articles at the church by 10 am Saturday. The committee appointed for decorat- ing the tree will be there to receive them. OwISG to the various other attractions last evening the attendance at Nendel Meyers ball was not as large might have been expected; however, those present enjoyed themselves thor oughly and voted the professor prince of enter tainers.
 ALL persons interested in the decorating of the Methodist church for Christmas and especially the committee appointed for that purpose, are cordially and earnestly invited to meet at the church, corner Fremont and Seventh strcets at 2 o'clock this (Friday) evening. There is much to be done, and 1t is hoped all will come who can.
 ASSESSMENT work is being done upon the Lucky Cuss and Owls Nest, two of the Tombstone M & M. Co.'S mines. From the Lucky Cuss they arc taking out magnificent ore that was left upon the hanging wall by the former workmen. A new shaft has been started on the Owls Nest, near the north end and some fine ore Is being taken from 1t This point shows a better quality of orc than in either of the old shafts farther south