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Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
The Adventure of a Mouse.

A mother-mouse, when her children had nearly reached the age at which it became time for them to seek their own fortunes in the world, cautioned them particularly against the traps and dan gers that would lie in their paths. "My children" said she, ''the cheese looks very tempting, and is even sometimes toasted, but beware of it; for it will bring misfortune to you"
 One time the whole family of younger mice came upon trap. "This, sup pose" said the eldest and wisest, lis the trap against which our mother so carefully warned us. And yet" he continued, 'the cheese looks very tempt ing doubt extremely if there be any real danger in it. And even if there be, think that. by proper amount of self-control and wariness, one might avoid all i'll consequences. Because some have been caught, it does not nec- essarily follow that a like fate must overtake all. At least shall inspect the trap to satisfy myself whether there is really as much danger in it as our mother said. You know she is apt to be over-cautious very often" And with this remark, in spite of the urgent warnings of his brothers, the over-wise mouse deliberately entered the trap
 'I cannot see," said he, when he was within, "that there is any real danger, and it is very pleasant here. One need not eat of the cheese, you know" $
 But even as he spoke the delicious smell of the cheese overcame his cau- tion; he concluded there could be no danger in taking the smallest nibble: No sooner, however, had he touched the tempting morsel, than the trap fell and he was prisoner.
 "Alas!'' said he to his weeping moth- CT, who had hastened to the trap upon learning the fate of her son, "I now discover. when it is too late to repent, that the experience of age is safer than the presumptuous wisdom of youth. "- Christmas St. Nicholas.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Information was brought to town this morning that two bands of Indians, con- sisting of six or seven each, camped last night, north of the Mule mountains, just back of Sandy Bob's ranch, their camp fires making them visible from the Nor mon hay camp, four miles distant. Night before last they stole some of Sanderson & Lyall's horses, also some of Abbott's, and killed steer half mile from Alb. bots house, taking the hind-suarters. They are still in the Mule mountains The Sheriff at once telegraphed to the commanding officer at Huachuca for troops to pursue them.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
Empress Josephine's Last Days.

There is something very touching in the account of the meeting between the husband and wife at Fontainebleau after the return of Napoleon from his Aus trian campaign. Josephine well knew that the Emperor had irrevocably de- cided upon the divorce, yet, womanlike, she called in the aid of her charms and Vaccinations once more, as though to strive to win back the spouse who was about to repudiate her. At dinner that day she appeared in very elegant and singularly becoming toilet-a polonaise in white satin trimmed with swans down, while in her hair were placed clusters of corn-fowcrs intermingled with silver wheat. Never had she look ed more charming or shown herself more winning, and the Emperor, who was morose and silent at the commence ment of the dinner, regained his spirit and made himself agreeable. But that evening he avoided Josephine in man. ner that gave her to understand that all was indeed at an end between them, and that their formal separation was only question of time. A few months later Josephine made her last appear ance in public as Empress of France at a fete given by Berthier, Prince De Wagram, at the Chateau de Grosbois. A curious contretemps marked the end of this festivity. One of the diversions of the evening was comedy in which Brunei, the favorite comedian of the day, sustained the principal part. This little piece was the well-known play of "Cadet Roussel." Unfortunately it con- tains numerous allusions to divorce, and one can easily imagine the embarrass- ment of the host and the spectators when Cadet Roussel declares that he means to get divorce ito have some ancestors" " and afterwards remarks; "I know what kind of wife have now, and do not know what sort of one l shall take" Napoleon sat glowering at the stage in evident ill-humor. As to the Empress, she could with, difficulty restrain her tears. Four days later Josephine took her departure from the Tuileries forever.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

GENERAL CROOK thus far has failed to convince our people that he wishes to subdue the hostile Apaches. The EfI- TAPH does not wish to indulge in any abuse of the old veteran, but we must say in all sincerity, that. we hope he has been assigned tc some other locality. Ills best days have been given to the service of his country. He proved himself a hero in the late rebellion, and for his fealty to the old flag and his loyalty to his country we refrain from any harsh criticisms.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
NOTICE!
To the Occupants of Lots on the "Way
 Up' Mining laim Surface.

TO the OccupanIs of Lots on the ''Way
 Up' Mining laim Surface.
 have heretofore notified you that own three-fifths of the surface ground o the Way Up mine now notify you that claim no right to said ground against any one who has been in posses. sion of a lot or lots thereon for five years as think the five years statute of limita ton commenced to run on September P, 1880, when the patent to the town site issued. But, in any event, would not disturb any one who has improve ments on lot for several years; unless in the case of one who has indent6ed himself with those who fraudulently ob. tained the townste title from Alder Ran. dall, mayor, or who now buys or has late ly bought of them or given them aid or assistance.
 But, as to all of the lots on said Way Up mine now vacant or unoccupied, or that have lately been settled on or bought from the townsite claimants, or claimants under the Way Up mine, l will assert my rights, but will sell at a reasonable price, reserving my right to refuse to sell to any one who, by purchasing lots as aforesaid from other claimants and pay ing for more than two.hfths thereof has indenti6ed himself with the frauds.
 N. B. The two-fifths interest Tn said Way Up surface which I do not own or claim, does not belong to any one in Tombstone, as near as can find out by the records ofthe county.
 JAMES REILLY.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

THE New York Tribune prints long article, in which serious charges are made against some of the promoters of the New Jersey & Sonora Mining Co.,, of which Governor Zulick is said to be pre- sdent. United States Consul Willard at Guaymas, is said to have advanced the New Jersey X Sonora Mining company S2o,ooo, all of which is loss. Senator MePherson, of New Jersey, and several other gentlemen of Newark, New Jersey, are said to be heavy losers through mis representations made to them of the value of the mines and their paying capabilities. A request has been made for the appointment of receiver 10 wind up the business of the New Jersey & Sonora company.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

THE Los Angeles Herald of the 10th inst. contained vigorous and well writ ten editorial on the Apache outrages, in the course of which the writer says; "We wonder much at the patience and forbearance of the people of that section. What right has the government to usurp the richest soil, to locate thereon wild beasts, without guarding the people from constant eruption and devastating foray, and indiscriminate rape and murder, and hideous post mortem mutilation! Would the massacree of these demons be more than the assertion of the right of self-defense, which rises supreme above government and laws?
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

He slept days and made up berths all night Truly. he began making up berths at Jersey City, and when he got through, about daylight, it was time to begin to unmake them again. All night l could hear him opening and shutting the berths like concertina. He sang softly to himself all night long:
 You must camp little in the wilderness
 And then we'll all go home.
 And played his own accompaniment on the berth.
 When in repose he was generally asleep with whisk-broom in one hand and the other hand extended with the palm up, waiting for dividend to be declared. He generally slept with his mouth open, so that you could read his inmost thoughts, and when complained to him about the way my bunk felt he said he was sorry and wanted to know which cell was in.-BiN Nye in Boston Globe.
 If there is anything Old Mace is proud of it is his ability to lift heavy burdens He can carry with ease trunk which few other men can lift He is employed in the family of Judge Sniverly of Bren- ham. whose son Fred is student at the University of Texas. When Fred left home for the university his careful moth- CT had packed an immense trunk for him to take with him. Old Mace insist ed on carrying the heavy trunk to the depot, which feat he accomplished with out difficulty. When vacation began Fred Sniverly, who had been leading n rather fast life at the university, returned to his native town. Old Mace was on hand to carry his trunk. He spit on his hands, and, remarking "Jess watch me yank dat ar trunk on my shoulder" he leaned over, seizedth handles, and made mighty effort. Next moment he was standing on his head with his feet n the air, and the trunk was lying some distance off wide open. There was nothing in it but toothbrush and a paper collar.--leras Siftings.
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Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Mrs. II. G. Howe will open her school again on January 5th. Pupils of all grades are solicited and parents desiring private instructions pr their children, may be assured that every attention necessary for their advantage will be thoroughly given, as Mrs. Howe is a teacher of many years experience. Alp. ply at residence on Ficth street, between Third and Fourth. \
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

The soil and climate of Tombstone are we'll adapted to the culture of many kinds of fruits and flowers. Mir. William Branche, whose nursery is on Fulton street, near Second, has just received a choice assortment, well suited to the neighborhood of Tombstone. A full stock of fruit trees, grape vines, and all kinds of small fruit constantly on hand.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
Assessment Notice.

BOWIE STATION, ARIZONA TER.
 January 2d, lsS6 I. Charles Lohmuller- do solemn'y swear that have really and rulv exacuted assessment wo k amounting to one hundred dollars (SlC0) on the mine known the "Hercues," In Cochise county, Arizona Territo y.
 CHAs. LOHMULLER. Witness: J. W. BETTLoE. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of September, 1885.
 ts"ALl B. L. DUNCAN, jan2 Notary Public.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

At meeting of the board of director. of the public library held on Tuesday, il was decided to close the free reading rooms evenings for the present. The library will open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from to o'clock, to holders of tickets to exchange books and renew subscriptions.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Inasmuch as ex-Agent Clum superin- tended the removal of large majority of the Indians now at San Carlos and located them upon that reservation, he would undoubtedly be the proper man to superintend the removal of the entire tribe from the the territory if such a step is determined upon.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Governor Zulick will probably appoint the following gentlemen as the new board of Arizona prison commis- sioners: B. A. Packard, of Tomb stone; A. D. Lemon, of Phenix, and Hugo Richards, of Prescott. The Yuma county member has not resigned yet, and says he will not.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

THE sigpers of the communication to Mir. Clum include prominent county and city officials, merchants, mining superin' tendents, stockmen and journalists of Cochise county.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

It is now thought that Dakota may possibly be admitted if Montana IS all lowed to come in as an offset. True
 eapa has only about one-tenth the population of Dakota, but then most of the Montanans are democrats, and that $ great point in their favor with the present congress.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Prof. Marc Christol is trying to ar. range match for Schumacher at Tucson, with some of the local sports, and per. haps glove contest, between Hall, of that city, and Mart Mahoney, of Tomb. stone. Shumacker's shoulder is healing in good shape.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, administrator of the estate of James A. M1lley. decteased, will sell, at private g. le on or after the 4th da of February, 1886. to the highest and best bidder for sh. sn undivided one half In crest in the mine known as the "White Tail Deer" mine. situated in the Warren mining dis trict, Cochise county. Arizona,
 By order Of the Probate court, made on the 4th day of Jlnuary, 1856. AJAX pEMtN.
 Administration,
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Two Apaches are reported to have been seen on Thursday, at Mescal Springs, in the Santa Ritas. They were moving in the direction of Benson.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, under the management of MT. John O. Dunbar, is frst-rate newspaper and credit to the great mining town. of Tombstone.-Pres- colt Courier:
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

INAsMUcH as he might be considered an interested party to the transaction, Judge Street decided yesterday to trans fer the injunction case to the district court for trial. The conclusion reached by Judge Street is proper one, and will commend itself to the good judgment of our citizens.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

ALL the Chinese laundries in San Francisco have closed, on account of the arrest of a number of laundrymen, for violating city ordinance.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
NoIice.

County and city warrants. jurors cer- tihcates, accepted accounts against the city or county bought at the highest market price at the Cochise County Bank. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Schumaker, the champion wrestler, is at Tucson, and offers to lift any resident of the ancient pueblo out of his boots for S2so, or less.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Take your lunches at /he Cfysta lsdac;..l- Palace Lunch Parlors. fired Pafker
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
A lot of that f he ranch butter just received by E1tts Bros., Allen street. between Ffrth and sixth

The following are the lucky numbers that drew the prizes On exhibition at Schmedine'S iewelry store: TIP, I73, o3aI27. 200, 75, r3o, 4I6, 3S5, I37, I67, 219. Parties ho ing Il csc numbers will please Cal al MT. Schmieding's and pre- sent their tickets and receive their respective prizes.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Received yesterdsy: New Ipants pat. terns' winter suiti19s. Call And examine, at Harris, the ~ilor' Fourth street. It o"sss e""s. nothing % stop and examine these
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

If you Want to make your girl pres ent, g0fo the Fifth Street News Depot and Buy something for SI that looks as ifYcost S.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Ladies Princes and oth61 Nhoes at $5.5( at Summerfeld Bros.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

A large invoice of overcoats of fine styles just received at Symmetrical Bros. which they are selling at reasonable prices.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Profit no object at the Fifth Street News Depot. have goods and want to sell them. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Beef tea is the drink of the season. The finest kind is to be had at Brad shaw's Fashion Saloon. Also the best quality ofliquors.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
Vented

A good girl to do general house work. House and everything new; good home. Apply at the EPITAPH office for particu- lars, CHAS. D. COLE,
 Dragon Summit.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

For the finest whisky, the pures, brandy and the most choice cigars, go to the Oriental. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Call at the Oriental and let friend Mellgren bring smile to your face by slipping some of his famous hot Scotch.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Oysters in every style at the Grys,a Palace Fd Lunch Parlors. EntTEnce H
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Al lhe Fountain yon can fine game fish, oysters, choice steaks, and fresh eggs, cooked in every style.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Lemp's St. Louis beer and all kinds of sandwiches at the Crystal Palace lunQh parors.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Only first class goods sold at Summer field b. os.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

The Pioneer Mills Flour from Sacra- mento, at Wolcott & Mesick's Cash Store.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
J.O. DUNBAR. Editor n Prop
CITY AsD C0UaTy OFFICIAL PAPEE

PEERLESS stock was quoted on Thurs day, in San Francisco, at g cents.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Call around and inspect our stock o boots and shoes at Summerfield Bros.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

D. A. Sanford left this morning for his Sonoita. ranch.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

Every body get bargains at Summerfielo Bros.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09
Notice.

A IL PERSONS NOW OCCUPYING TOWN A lots on the urface ofthe Mountain Mad min ing claim in Tombstone, and who have not here. tofore obtained the mining title, are hereby re- quested to call upon my attorney, Geo. G Berry, mente to obtain the same if they wish to avoid litigation. FORDICE ROPER
 1embstone Jan, 12. 1885.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-09

It is said that the wives of all Ameri. eaa humorists are invalidA
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-06-19
Lighting the Kitchen Fire in Bed.

Miss Harriet Lawrie is known as
the "Elecric STAR" and lately turned
her love for electrical engineering to
practical account.
This lady was without a servant,
and determined to try whether she
could not light the kitchen fire by
means of a tame flash of lightning,
so to speak, and thus let it burn up
before she arose herself.
She'prepared wires to and from her
bed-head to the kitchen CRATE, thus
completing an electric current with
the aidofa small battery, and then
all that remained to be done was to
so build the fire that the materials
should become easily ignitable.
The wires were connected by a
piece of platinum wires and round
this was loosely wrapped what fire.
work makers call "lightning paper"
Over this again was strewn some
tissue paper, upon it placed a wheel
of tirewood, and on the latter the
coal. tU1.
AT seven in the morning when the
fire had to be lit, the current was sent
from Miss Lawrie through the wires.
The platinum Lit the lightning paper
then the tissue the tissue the fire.
wood, and the tirewood the coal.
When the lady descended to the
kitchen the kettle was boiling, anG
the place comfortably warm.
With electricity ready to tramp of
on one hand with a six penny tele
gram, and on the other to boil thu
kettle, there is possibly no telling
what new developments of its use
will not follow next.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-06-19
Standard MEANWHILE TENNESSEE SATURDAY. JUNE 49,

ward toward his neighbor, and begins
to use his hands. That is a phase |
believe you will always observe.
Men often cross their legs at public
meetings, because they go there to
listen, or to be entertained; they are
not the factors in the performance,
and they naturally place themselves
in the most comfortable position
known to them, namely, that of lean
ing well back liz their chairs and
crossing their legs. A man always
crosses his legs when he reads a news
paper, but is more apt to lie down
when he reads a book. He reads a
paper, of course to inform himself,
but at the same time the perusal of
its contents is recreation for him, and
his body again seeks its position of
relaxation.
When man is reading a newspa-
per and waiting for his breakfast, his
legs are always crossed, but SO soon
as the breakfast is brought to him, he
puts the paper aside, straghtens out
his legs and goes to work; that's, be-
gins to eat, his mind now turning on
the duties of the day before him. He
crosses his legs in the parlor, but it is
far from an elegant thing to do, and
is not done by those who have been
brought up in good society. 1t is
your "three-penny bit young man"
who crosses his legs in a parlor, and
would you believe it, | have seen
young ladies do the same thing?
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-06-19
The Mind and the Legs.

Denver Tribune Republican.
Men generally cross theirlegs when
there is the least pressure on their
minds. You will never find man
actually engaged in business with his
legs crossed. The limbs at those
times are slaughter than at any other,
because the mind and body work to-
gether. A man engaged in auditing
accounts, will never cross his legs !;
neither will man who is writing an
article, or who is employed in any
manner where his brain is actively
engaged. When at work in a sitting
posture, the limbs naturally extend
to the floor in a perfectly straight
line. \ man may cross his legs if he
is sitting in an Office chair, discussing
some business proposition with an
other man, but the instant he be-
comes really in earnest, and perceives
something to be gained, his limbs IN
cross quick rs a flash, he bends for
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-06-19

A dog has no rights that any far
mer is oblige to respect unless accom-
panied by its owner or on his pre-
misses. Away from home and unat-
tended, the dog is wild animal and
its owner ought not to recover for any
damage received. On a farm where
sheep are kept, the presumption al
ways lies that strange dog is present
lat all, for predatory purposes
American Cultivator.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-06-19
MY LASSIE.

Well, this is perplexingl There really must
be
Some limit to human forbearance, Isee.
haventa necktie-not one-to put on
IT'S easy work guessing where they may be
gone; A @-
They're turned into sashes and tied in
bow -
To beautify five or six dollies or so;
And must confess that strongly incline
To scold her--that saucy wee lassie OF mine.
A sleeve button? That has gone into her
pocket
To make for a waxen-faced darling locket
She's cushioned a slipper with one of my
socks, 44. ~ ~
And sings like bird while her dolly she
rocks;
She's scattered cigars on the floor far and
vide -tNa 1eA'.
She wanted the box for her kitten to ride. q
Yes, yes, such indulgence is all very fine,
But she sadly needs training-that lasse of
minel
Will.you look at those handkerchief each
one and all ,-
Marked over with burns from fat-iron
small
She irons them for me, and then for Il change
She bOrrows my shoe.brush to polish the
range.
My meerschaums are soaking in suds, well
know
She took them this morning, some bubbles
to blow,
And how she did laugh as they'd sparkle
and shine
The blithe, little, mery-faced lassie Of
mine
But she must be leaving such babyish ways
Pll talk to her sternly; my finger I'll raise
In warning that she shall forever forbear
To NEEDLE with things desire to wear:
Likewise, that she really must strive to be
have ..rr
In manner more ladylike, sober and grave
In short, must teach her by rule and b,
line
That frolicsome romp of lassie of mine
With shout and rush and a laugh and
song,
The light.footed fairy comes tripping along
With beaming blue eyes, and with brigh
flowing curls,
With loving prattle-my girl Of all girls
Did anyone whisper or ever suggest
That all she may do is not sweetest and bes
Not /! There is nothing too precious c
fine
For this blessed mite of lassie of mine!
Evangelist.