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Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
THE TRES ALAMOS FRAUD.
SaO Pedro Settlers Beginning to Tak q
 Action ta the Matter.

BENSON, A. T., Feb. 10th, 1886.
 EDITOR EPITAPH:
 Dear Sir Frank.J J. Heney and Col
 Lewis addressed an enthusiastic meet. ] ing of settlers at St. David's last night, on the question of these "so-called land grant claims" The sentiment was unanimous that something ought to be done immediately in opposition to the expected confirmation by congress of these fraudulent claims.
 Mr. Heney spent the past week in Tucson, examining the title to the Tres Alamos grant and hunting up evidence of its fraudulent character. He says there were some queer doings in Survey or.General Robbins office, in connection with its recommendation by that office, and further states that there is not tIttle of evidence that the grantee ever even took possession of the grant, except the dispositions of the grantees wife and of one friend, both living in Mexico, that they are informed and believe that said grantee did take possession and hold il for a short time. Fine evidence upon which to dis2ossess bona ide set tiers, is it not?
 The settlers at St David's heartily endorsed the plan of opposition proposed by Col. Lewis and Mir. Heaey. and after giving these gentlemen graceful vote of thanks, agreed to raise funds to assist in defraying the expenses of the fight. The same gentlemen will speak at Tres Alamos to-day at another meeting of settlers upon the same question.
 Now is the time to work and to work rapidly One dollar will go further towards defraying the expenses of op- posing the confirmation of these claims than one hundred will go hereafter in contesting the ejectment suits, which1 will inevitably follow confirmation. MT. Heney and Col. Lewis are both owners of land located within the limits of these respective grants, aud are therefore per sonally interested in the result. It is necessary to present all the facts in re. gard to these claims before congress at the earliest possible day. "X."
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

J. P. Mansfield, of Bisbee, a defaulting juror, was ordered into the custody ofthe sheriff yesterday. Mir. Mansfield failed to appear after being duly notified by the sheriff. The excuse offered by the gen. .tleman to the court, was, in the opinion ofthe EPiTAPh, sufficient, "that his wife was sick at home and needed his con. stant attention at her bedside" Sick. ness always constitutes legal excuse in such cases.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Each member of the territory iegisla. ture is authorized to select and appoint one pupil who shall be entitled to free tuition in the normal school at Tempe in Maricopa county. The applicant mus, be of good, moral character and be over sixteen years old D. K. Wardwell hay. ing authority to make an appointment, authorizes the EPITAPH to say that he will be pleased to appoint some suitable scholar to the position. For particulars apply to Gen. D. K. Wardwell, Tomb. stone, Arizona. *l
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
NOTICES!
To the Occupants of Lots Os the Way
 Up" Mining Claim surface.

have heretofore notified you that I own three-6fths of the surface ground of the Way Up mine. I now notify you that claim no right to said ground against any one who has been in posses sion of 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 indenti6ed himself with those who fraudulently ob- tained the townsite title from Alder Ram 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, 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.ffths thereof has indentifed himself with the frauds
 N. B. The two-fifths interest m said Way Up surface which do not own or claim, does not belong 10 any one in Tombstone, as near as can find out by the records ofthe county.
 AMES REILLY.
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Mrs. II. G. Howe will open her school again on January 5th. Pupils of all grades are solicited and parents desiring private instructions for their children, may be assured hat every attention necessary for their advantage will be thoroughly given, as Mrs. Howe is 2 teacher of many years experience. :Ap- ply at residence on Ficth street, between Third and Fourth.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Ocei idantal H6tal .

This is the only frst-class hotel in Tombstone. It is handsomely furnished with all modern improvements. Trav- elers who stop at this house will find every comfort and attention. Private rooms for commercial travellers at reason able rates. A splendid billiard table and card room. The bar is supplied with pure brands of wines, liquors and cigars. If
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
For Sale.

The old established and only Undertaking business in Tombstone, either with or without the real estate. Terms reasonable. For particulars address A. J. RITTER, Tomb stone, Arizona.
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Senate Saloon.

Allen street, between Sixth and Seventh. Gustave Hede makes a speciality of Imported Wines and Liquors. Also best California Wines, Cigars and TObaccOs.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

~ meeting of the board of directors Apublic library held on Tuesday, it lecided to close the free reading Is evenings for the present. The ary will open on Wednesday and urday afternoons from to 4 o'clock, to holders of tickets to exchange books and renew subscriptions.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
City Wood saa Css, Yard. .

Is now running and offers for sale all kinds of wood, in any quantity, and c al oy the ton or sack, at moderate prices. for cash. Satisfaction given. Wood sawed to order. Leave erders as the office, Toughnut and Fourth streets. at Joe Hoefler's store. or with A. ]. Brown's stand at Coch.se Hardware store. tf
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

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. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The senate committee has reported adversely on the conhrmation of Sur veyor-General Julian, of New Mexico, and the senate will probably abide the committees report- 1t is supposed that this makes the chances of Governor Ross for confirmation dubious.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Argument to show nature of vein was closed, yesterday, by the defendants in the Copper Queen case. The plaintiffs then undertook, by aid of maps, models, etc., to prove that the vein in question is a different one. tis expected that the case will be Given to the jury today.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The heavy snows in the New Mexico mountains will be apt to cause trouble with the railroads, when hot weather comes. The Deming Headlight says the Southern Pacific company is doing everything in its power to guard the track against washouts.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The army of tramps under Chief Coyle have been doing splendid work upon the streets of Tombstone during the past two weeks. The streets were sadly out of repair and this movement of the chief of police is very commendableone.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Al Jones, looms up as the "Big" demo- crat Tn the coming battle. Al never yet failed to secure the pie and the local bosses might as we'll take their medicine without making faces.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The taxpayers association, of Tomb stone, is to remain a permanent organiz- ation, for the purpose of watching the interests of the taxpaying community and securing the nomination and election of good men, as supervisors and legis- lators at the coming election.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Tombstone can justly be proud of her att orneys. As matter of fact the Tombstone bar has no superior west of Missouri, and any tenderfoot lawyer coming 10 this country with the expecta- tions of hoodwinking our attorneys will get beautifully left.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
4 Gentle HtI
TOMBSTONE, A. H

TOMBSTONE, A.
 EDITOR EPITAPH Americans and ioVV country, there are some customs in ol.| countries which we would do well to initiate. When the party in power in the parliament of England find that they cannot carry their measures, the ministry resigns and new cabinet is formed to suit the people.
 Would it not be wisdom in our school trustees to take items?
 FRIEND OF SCHOOLS.
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BUTTER! BUTTER!

Received by last nights Ex. press another lot of that fine Creamery and Ranch Butter at Fitts 'BrOs., Allen street between Fifth and Sixth.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

l. Monasch, the Tombstone tailor, will visit Bisbee, Charleston and Fairbank in a few days with a full line of spring and summer sample goods. Give him trial and you will be suited.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

A reception was rendered to Rev. T. w. Haskins last evening at the residence of Mir. Geo, w. Cheyney, which was largely attended by the citizens of Tomb. stone. The evening was delightfully."- passed with music, refreshments etc. No pains were spared by the hospitable hos, and hostess to make the affair a success
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Beef tea is the drink of the season. The finest kind is to be had at Brad shaw's Fashion Saloon. Also the bes, quality of liquors.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Harris, the tailor, has on hand an elegant lot of new suitings just received, winch he offers to the public at re. duced rates. Perfect fit guar. shteed or no money asked,
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Burke YR it is said, contest the school elecN M demand also that a certificate of tiecc6n as assessor and collector be given him as he was legally elected. He says that he ran ten ahead of his party.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Notice, Teachers!

The positions heretofore occupied by the teachers of School District No. I, being on th s date February lIth) de- clared vacant by the trustees of said dis trict,it is hereby ordered that applications to fill said vacancies will be received up to p. m., Saturday I3th instant, when appointments will be made. The number of teachers, grades and salaries are as follows:
 Principal. .............. .$Ioo % Second Grade. e.............. So co lnird Grade. .................. 50 % Primary Grade. e............. 70 oo All applicant ons must be placed in the hands of the clerk
 By order of Board of Trustees,
 STANLEY C. BAGG, Clerk of Board.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Our delayed grass and garden seeds of all kinds have at last arrived, and are now ready for delivery al Joe HoeAer's corner Fifth and Fremont streets.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

At a bargain, the four stamp quartz mill situated on the Sonora river, B miles south of the San Pedro custom house, Sonora. For particulars apply to George w. Parsons, office of J. V Vickers, Fremont street, Tombstone Ariyona
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

A fine assortment of w. and A. Gil bey's No. Bond Scotch Whisky, bot. tied in Miesty's warehouse, London, can be had at the Oriental.
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Wanted. .

Music pupils by Mrs. Lazard. Will teach all branches of music on reasonable terms. Can be found at the Sunny Side lodging house.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

A miniature mine--excavations and
 timbering all complete--is one of the many ingenious devices introduced in ;he county court by the Queen company.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
Fer sale.

A good buggy.horse and set of har. ness (new) The horse is sound, gentle and good traveller. Apply to John O. Dunbar.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

When yeu gs te Tacsen, if ysu wish to enjoy first class meal, SC to the Eiit- Restaurant under Ruehman < HartweIrs Photograph Gallery. Con. gress st. Open day and night. If
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Choice lot of dried fruit of all kinds. Eastern Oat Meal, hominy, Dried Beet. Comb and Extract Honey, etc, at wolcot < Mesick's Cash Store.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

At the Fountain yon can fine game fish, oysters, choice steaks, and fresh eggs, cooked in every style.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Grand raffieafor two lots and one house on Stafford street between lhird and Fourth. For tickets. price s. apply to Mrs Burns on the premises
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

A 5000 newspaper outfit is on the way to Santa Fe, where it will be used in.the publication of democratic paper
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Mesdames Leach, Goodfellow and Street, accompanied. by several other we'll known Tombstone ladies were at- tentive visitors at the county court yes terdav
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Louisiana molasses at SI.as per gallon also a fine assortment. of Louisiana sugar, just received at Toe HoeAer's.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The Oriental is the only house in town that imports the Superior Gray Stallion Gin from Holland.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Col White, who represents New York bogus life insurance company, is in town. Mir. White is decent gentleman, M the company he represents is a Wholesale fraud.
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Notice, Taxpayers!

meeting of all taxpayers will be held to.
 ght in Judge Richardson's office. under the 1Occidental hotel. to consider the important question of the re-opening of the public schools. L. w. BLISN.
 Chairman Taxpayers Committee
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Summerheld Bros. just received fine lot of choice overcoats which they will sell at a reasonable price. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

At the meeting of the city council, yesterday afternoon, the mayor was authorized to see Chief Coyle and settle the suit which he has brought against the city.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Send your ores for assay to Wores & Whitney, Tucson. Gold and silver, ST; copper, $r, lead, SI.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12
e.assS.

A medium size red COW, shell-split from right horn, no brand A reward or SIo will be paid for her return to Rath- burn, of Tombstone. Y
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The best judge who ever presided over the Tombstone bar is Webster Street.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

When you visit TuesOn, whether fer business or pleasure. call on Sam DrachAaa and get one of hts world renowned Hey West and Imported Cigars. IA -lm
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Wanted

By young lady, situation as waiter in restaurant or hotel. For particulars apply at this office.
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German yarns and zephyrs, all colors, at the Palace"
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

There was no California mail from north of Los Angeles, last night.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Fred w. Smith, returned yesterday from trip to Fl Paso.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Marshal Meade and District Attorney Rouse have arrived at Tucson, from the north.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

The Pioneer Mills from Flour Sacra- tnento, a Wolcott & Mesick's Cash Store.
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A full line of spring heeled shoes at the "Palace."
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Just received at the Oriental, ten cases of Cyrus Noble White Rye Whisky, the first ever introduced in the town.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Fine pale ales from Ind, Coope & Co at the Oriental, also Calf and 'alf."
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LOCAL NOTES.

Granville II. Oury is visiting at pheniy.
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The finest brandy in Arizona at the Oriental. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

J. V. Vickers went down to Nogales yesterday. '>
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-12

Fresh Sonoro oranges for sale at Dyar & Baldwin's for 25 cents dozen.
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rhis placris k ,pt Idle at k. c. Drakes Ad. vartiSin. scncy, 6i and 65 Merchants Exc hange. Stn Fcauc'-c'. Cal, where contracts for adver- tistns eau h' mtdc Tor it.
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Ladies' shoes a speciality at the "pal- ace"
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W apted.

Wanted. To purchase q house or cabin. Address P. o. box aII. stating terms.
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The Palace"
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IrKOI)a,
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For Sale

Chairman Taxpayers Committee,
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03

Ex-Governor Fletcher5 suggestion
that there should be a statute of limi-
tation as to Government claims against
individuals, the Same as in the matter
Of individual claims against the Gov
eminent, is a manifestly fair and just
one. At present there can be no such
thing as an absolute ard final settle
naent in cases of that kind, and cer-
tifeats from the propee accounting
officer that a mans indebtedness to the
Government has been paid il no bar
TO future proceedings against him or
his estate in that connection; and yet
Che Government business i supposed
to DO transacted with superior care
ard thoroughness, which certainly
ought to give the citizen full release
after reasonable time for the correc-
&on Of possible mistakes
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03

The only raft of lumber that ever
ran from the mouth Of the Wisconsin
river through to New Orleans was
started in June, 1867. There was
100000 feet in the raft. 1t required
over two months to complete Che trip,
and cost the owners over $4,000, aside
from the cost of pilots, which was
nearly $500. There was q change of
pilots three times--one running from
Wisconsin to ST. Louis, one from St.
Louis TO Nicksburg, and one from
there to New Orleans. There was a
crew of thirty men aboard the raft,
and they slept and took their meals
on the fleet. Thousands If people
viewed it after 1t passed Vicksburg,
for the people that far south bad never
seen q raft Of such mammoth proper
tons, and long before it reached the
Crescent City it was known as 'the
floating city 81 New OrlaaNs several
tugs with city officials abroad and
prominent citizens came out to meet
the feet. A peculiar fact about the
raft was that, after it was taken out
on the bank at New Orleans, there
was a Sudden sharp advance in lum-
Der figures at St. Louis, and the own
ers, concluding that they could make
more money out Of it here than a.
New Orleans, had It brought back on
bargos and cars at a greater loss than
it was sent down for. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03

An old miser named James Walker
died at his home in Uuiont5wn, Ohio,
possessed Of a fortune Of more than
100000 that is known Of, ana there is,
perhaps, more to DO discovered. He
was a bachelor and one Of tile very
peculiar specimens Of humanity. He
lived in a little log hut and IN The
summer season lived principally ON
clover and bran, he spent most of
his time in winter in bed and ate raw
Gornmeal to avoid the expense Of fuel.
Once, some years ago, he walked to
the bank in Cadia with coupons on
$4,000 Government bonds which he
had cashed, and then walkedto Wheel
ing to deposit the amount. He was
dressed only in blue cotton pantaloons,
brown muslin shirt and straw hat
not another garment-~and he walked
the whole forty miles barelooted Dur
ing the last two years lie mas been
very feeble, and a sister cared for him.
He had apparently sound mind and
was credited with being shrewd in
business transactions. a mistake Of
one cent in his cash and tax receipts
only two years ago caused him to walk
twenty-five miles back to the County
Treasuver's Office, which was given
him by the Treasurer out Of his own
pocket to avoid a controversy but
sure enough, there was a mistake in
the cash account that nigAt.~ Bell
are co. Special Dispatch.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03

A peculiar and interesting claim
has just been passed upon by the First
Auditor of the Treasury. In 1850,
many of the officers Of the Continental
having become discouraged over their
failure to get pay aud clothing, were
threatening to resign. In that year
Congress passed a law granting to all
officers who served on to the close of
the war half pay for life. Three years
later the officers were permitted by
Congress to vote whether they would
take fulI pay for Ave years or half pay
for life. Gen. Washing ton reported
the result of the vote to Congress.
This vote was in favor of the Eve
years full pay. John Bapti$te Ashe
was Lieut. Col of q North Carolina
regiment. HeneYer claimed his FIVE
years pay, but in 1888 his descendants
put in their claim, and by special act
Of Congress they were granted $500,
the full pay for Ave years. This they
accepted as settlement Now comes
Mr.. NJ, 4. Collins. 'oi Memphis, lineal
descendant of Col. Ashe, and, quoting
the law granting The halfpay for life,
sets up that Col, Ashe lived nineteen
years, and his descendants have only
received pay for five years. Hethere-
fore prays for pay for the other four
teen years. He is cited to the facts in
the case, and his claim is disallowod.-
Globe-Democrat. 49,. ..
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To the legal representatives Of Andrew
Stewart Jeceastd and } r. Niuhris. o. whom
it may concern, this i 90 notify yDa that /, %
c0.aWutr Ia the ChantbBae missing Claim titu
ated in the Territory Of Arizg,ma, County IL
ella, aud Globe District, have dome aud per.
formed the annual work on .aid claim as re-,
quired by law for tie year 1895. This there
irrc l. u notify You that if yau do mot pay
vogr fnll proportion Of the oist Of said wurk
together Win the cost If THE advertisement
within uinety days after she expiration II this
notice, yotu interest in said claim as cn.owner
will utterly cease and Lccgms the property al
the undersigned, by operation ~ law
JAMES WILEY.
Globe, A. T., Jun. 22, 1856, jan23 low
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03

1t is to be feared that Mr.. Holman
has lost the vouchers for the $4,000
expended by his junketing commission
Of last summer. There has certa iuly
been time and opportunity for him to
show what was done with the money
and Wherein the Government W Is ben
Gifted by the outlay but so FAR, the
only definite information That the
country has been able to obtain upon
the subject is that he and his associates
had a very pleasant vacation at the
public cost, and incidentally picked up
some new notions of American geog.
raphy.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-04-03
Notice OF Forfeiture.

Notice Il hereby given to Albert Baughman
or to any person or pegs0lis claiming, through
them ag cO-o'gEeFE, IN " ca any portion III the
Mona mine, situate ID Gis1e Mining District,
UNDERSIGNED having performed ths entire re-
quired annual work upon said Nora mine for
tss year 1885, apd that upon your failure II
pay your prupTLiouate par. a. eo.oHnar Of
said property, together with al costs accrued
ard 10 accrue within ninety days from Tie dste
hereof your interest as go-nwHer II saii Nora
mine, viii, BIZ operation Of law utterly cease
aHd vest In Che undersigned
j.. VEACU,
Ry A. BAMEY, Agent
Globe, A. T., Jan. 2$ 1886. iai,2S lev