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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-08-13
Adair County's Republican Delegates.

The, Republicans of Adair coun-
ty assembled in mass Convention
at the Masonic Hall at l o'clock
p. m. August the 7th to select
delegates to attend the Senatorial,
Congressional and State Conven-
tions. The house was called to
order at 1:30 p. m. by John R.
Musick, Chairman of the Republi-
can Central Committee. Hiram
Snyder was made Chairman, and
I. E. Sublette secretary. Mr..
Snyder took the chair and the
Convention at once proceeded to
business.
On motion committee of three
was chosen by bollot to select
delegates to represent the county
at the several Conventions. The
ballot resulted in the selection of
?. NJ. Smith, I. j. Dockery and
j. Q. Johnston to act as the COM
mittee. The committee retired,
and while making up thei~ report
j. NJ. Mccall offered a preamble
and declaration, ending with the
following resolution:
We demand Of our next Legis-
lature that they submit a PROPOSE
ton to the people whether they
will have prohibition or not, to the
end that the people may have an
opportunity to express their wish
on this matter.
Fl. T. MILAN offered as @ sub
stitute the following:
RESOLVED. That our delegates
to the State Convention be re-
quested to urge upon the Conven-
ton that they put resolution in
the State platform favoring the
submission of such amendment
to the voters of the State, to the
end that the people may have an
opportunity to express their will
upon said question.
After some discussion Mr.. Mil
lan's substitute was adopted by
the Convention.
The committee reported the
following names as delegates:
To the Senatorial Convention
j. W. Johnston, B. F. Heiney, j.
II. Novinger, John Campbell,
George Huston, r. E. Dodson, w.
P. Linder.
To the Congressional Conven-
tion-H. E MILAN, J. r. Musick,
J. E. Gordon, Charles Callison, T.
W. Prentice, VIM. Meeks, Frank
Gibbs.
To the State Convention-J. NJ.
Mccall, T. M. Harrington, R. n.
Toler, S. S. Mclaughlin, John
Barnard, L. ]. Dockery, Daniel
Tuttle.
r. n. Toler declined the honor
of being delegate, and Richard
Hynds was selected to fill his
place.
P. NJ. Smith moved to instruct
the Congressional delegates for
Judge Chas. ?. Hess, of Macon.
j. NJ. Mccall moved to substi-
tute the name of f. NJ. Harrigton
of Kirksville, for G. P. Hess.
The motion was then withdrawn,
and the delegates went unin-
structed.
On motion, the delegates pre-
sent at the several conventions
were EN- powered to cast the vote
of the entire delegation.
The Convention then adjourned.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-08-13

Mrs. G. E. Leech, accompanied
her siste-in-law Mrs. Auriua
Sutherland to her home in Michi-
gan, last week and Will be gone for
sometime.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-08-13
Public Speaking.

There will be speaking at Hazel
Green school house Friday, Aug.
10th. Messrs Hooker, Johnston,
Reesman and Shaw will expound
the principles of the Knights of
Labor as laid down in the consti-
tuition of that order.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-08-13

Robt. Clark has just completed
putting down new floor in his
hardware store and has made
other i'm provements which add
greatly to the aoppearance of the
property.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Disadvantages of Territories.

Delegate Joseph of New Mexico, who has hitherto been opposed to the admis. sion of New Mexico to a state, has changed his views. He recently made the following statement to Washington reporter. His remarks are just as appli- cable to Arizona as to New Mexico:
 "I am now convert to the doctrine of statehood for New Mexico. Hitherto have been rather opposed to the idea but is apparent that ny constituency is deprived of many advantages that would be accorded it if in the sisterhood of states. Everything goes by favor. A delegate can have really no more than a nominal influence here in the house or departments. Congress is slow to legis- late for the territories, for the reason that the people there are m no condition to reciprocate political services. A state organization would settle in short order all the grievances of which we have reason to complain. Once in condi- tion to help ourselves the government would come to our assistance as the bridegroom goeth to his chamber. l would not take the initiative step in this matter, as it is something that should grow from the people. But if the people of New Mexico understand the oppor- tunities that would open to them with their territory admitted as state, am satisfied that strong sentiment for that consummation would be developed"
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
skating Carnival.

Quite large party of ladies and gen tlemen assembled last night at the skating rink to witness the different feats upon the rollers. The many fantastic costumes had a very pleasing effect as the wearers fitted hither. and thither in that easy, graceful motion so natural to a good skater. After the grand march, which took place about 9 o'clock, and which was quite a feature of the evening, the gentleman's race for the gold medal took place. There were five entries for this race, among whom we noticed Mas ters Tweed, Street, Hart aud Mccullough. All proved to be masters of the art, es- peeially Tweed and Street, both being nearly perfect in their graceful and artistic movements. Many were in doubt as to which would bear away the palm of vic- tory; but when the judge made the an- nouncement that Street was the victor, it was universally conceded that the de- cision was a just one. In the next race, which was for misses under fifteen years of age, there were nine competitors, namely: Hulda Jones, Nettie Burtles, Minnie Knapp, Fife Hawkins, Sophia Jones, Gertha Hawley, and the Misses Collaghan and Bastin. Away they went, splendid little array of beauty and grace. This, indeed, was a sight worth seeing, and it was, in the opinion of the audience, difficult matter to select the winner; but when the judges made their decision, Miss Hulda Jones was awarded the beautiful gold medal. Miss Hulda received the congratulations of her many friends, and seemed very much pleased at her success. She is an excellent skater and perfect little lady. Tom McPheley was awarded the gold medal for the best gentleman skater.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Our County Court.

In the report of the grand jury com mittee on the supervisors office, they claim that the county court has entailed an increased expense of at least $4oo a month. It is difficult to perceive whence these figures are obtained. The only extra expenditures caused by the county court are for salaries of the judge and clerk. The former receives g., 900 a year and the latter $Ioo month-to- gether, $266 month. Deduct from this the average monthly fees collected by the clerk during the past ten months and paid into the treasury -S9o-and there re- mains SI76 month as the net expense of our county court. Fees of witnesses cannot justly be charged to the county court, as the cases would be tried in the district court and fees paid there, did the county court not exist.
 However, even supposing that the figures mentioned by the grand jury were correct, the county court would still, in the opinion of the EPITAPH, be cheap at the price. It is of great value in furthering the ends of justice. To be effective justice must be swift, as we'll as sure. All old Arizonians can call to mind many cases where under the old system, men have languished in jail for almost year, awaiting trial, only to be found innocent and discharged without recourse. On the other hand, in the case of guilty persons, delay has de- feated justice by making it impossible to gather scattered witnesses together. In this manner many criminals have escaped.
 The county court is boon for poor men, who cannot afford to keep witnesses on hand for long period and have consequently often been forced to compromise cases in which they were clearly in the right. In short, if it were left to a vote of the people of Cochise county, we believe that they would de- eide that our county court is worth far more than the small amount which it now costs the county.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Quite number of entertainments be. ing before the public during this month, the ladies Of the Methodist Aid Society have postponed the "Fan Brigade" until the evening of March 9. when it will be given at Schieffelin hall. Efforts are be- ing made to make this one of the most pleasing entertainments ever given here, and it is hoped that our citizens will patronize the ladies liberally. The ad. mission will be only fifty cents.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Rich Tatlinxs.

VIRGINIA CITY, Feb. 25.-A company of Boston capitalists has been organized to dredge the bed of the Carson river to the bed rock, to raise the quicksilver and amalgam deposited there. To this end the company has located the bed of the river fo- eighteen miles, Mill men estl- mate that at least ten per cent of the bullion product of the Comstock lode has flowed into the Carson as tailings. This would give S4I 100000 in the precious metals.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

feted are largely composed of arid lands of no value to the company or to the set tiers, however, the action winch has now been taken in the Atlantic &
 Pacific case sets precedent for similar forfeitures considered by the public lands committee among which are the Northern Pacific and Oregon Central A vigorous resistance will be made in the senate against whatever torfeitures the house may declare, especially the Northern Pacific and the railroad Hobbies are or. ganlzing their forces to make the senate their battle ground.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Editors in Council,

CINCINNATI, Feb. 26.-The second days session of the International Edito- rial Association, began to-day, with a paper on Journalistic Ethics" by A. H. Lowry, of Illinois. Mir. J. B. Stanley of Alabama, read paper on "Press of Ala bama." MT. J. R. Betts of Arkansas, read one on "Foreign Advertlsing.' This paper reused much discussion as the subject has reference to advertising agents. MT. Betts suggested pooling of papers in districts with pool advertls- ing agent to handle foreign advertising on pool rates. The debate showed d diversity of opinion and the result was the appointment of committee to con slider the topic and to report tomorrow.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The EPITAPH received very pleasant call from J. T. Fitzgerald, editor of the Clifton Clarion, one of the best weekly newspapers published in the territory. MT. F. speaks in glowing terms of Gra- ham county, particularly Clifton. He is of the opinion that the Mormon element of that county are getting altogether too numerous. The EPITAPH welcomes MT, Fitzgerald to Tombstone and trusts he will prolong his visit in our town.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
A Big Billiard Match.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26. - The second game of the Morris McKenna billiard match was played last night. It was won by Morris in the twenty-frst inning, he making I,6I2 points to 3S6 by McKenna. The game for two nights now stands: Morris 5000, McKenna 1886. Morris highest run last night was 500, McKenna's I7o.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Railroad Land Grants

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-It is com mented upon as significant of the future purposes of the house respecting the fu- ture of land grants to defaulting railroad companies that the bill reported by Chairman Cobb from pubic lands com mittee to forfeit 2S,ooo,ooo acres of un- earned lands of Atlantic & Pacific Rail road company passed that body yester- day by practically unanimous vote, no member being willing to record his name against that measure, yet very many members thought the bill ought to have been more sweeping in its terms and for feited all lands granted that company where the road was not constructed whithin time prescribed. It is alleged that the 2S,ooo,ooo acres declared for
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Accident 10 a Cattle Man

Accident 10 Cattle Han. Especial to the EPiTAPH.]
 SPRINGER, N. M., Feb. 26-James E. Temple, one of Colfax county's wealthiest and best known ranchmen, was thrown from his buggy yesterday, and lies in an unconscious condition. His recovery is considered doubtful.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Judge Barnes yesterday decided that work performed by man in going on mining claim, merely for the purpose of looking after it, as watchman, does not entitle him to the benefit of the territo- rial statute in regard to miners liens.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
TUCSON TOPICS.
A Dish Of Interesting Gossip From
 the City on the Aanta Crux.

the City on the Santa CruK. The numerous readers fthe EPITAPH among whom are numbered many Santa Crucians, may appreciate few lines of news from this ancient village.
 There is nothing startling to narrate. Anything of a startling nature would, in fact, be entirely out of place in this rest ful valley and would be at once severely drowned down by the worthy pio- neers.
 The Quijo,oa boom, upon which Tue son built such great hopes, having mis- erably collapsed, we are forced to fall back on our time honored occupation of building railroads and smelters on paper. The enterprises of this description. now being actively constructed in this man. ner, are the Calabasas and Globe Mar row Gauge railroads and half dozen smelters-private incorporated and CO., operative. Sometimes a new arrival, who hasn't yet learned Tucson manners, suggests some actual work on these projects, but such rash individual is immediately sat down upon, as a commu. mist and dangerous member of so- ciety.
 A short time ago, the Citizens Mutual, Business, Protective, Fraternal Associa- ton of Tucson, was formed for the pur- pose of advancing the material pros- perity of the city and county and adver. tislng our resources. Committees were appointed on every imaginable subject from the Propagation of Mushrooms to the Observation of the Transit of Venus. At the first meeting of the association, 237 persons joined; at the second meet irg, 50 were present; at the third 2o, and at the fourth-and last-just 4. Geo. w. Brown, of the Citizen, was engaged to write thesis on the resources of Pima county, which will probably be read to one surviving member.
 C. C. Stephens, of I3th legislature fame, has joined the law firm of Here ford & Lovell-and thereby hangs rumor. It is said that C. C. is to run for district attorney on the Republican ticket and his partner, Ben Hereford, the present incumbent, on the Demo- cratic ticket Stephens will of course be defeated-he could not be elected as poundmaster here-but the result will be all the same, as he will be de facto district attorney under Ben. Further it is asserted that Mir. Lowell, another member of the firm, is to run for county judge and Frank Hereford, Ben's son, for county clerk. So, you see, the firm of Hereford, Lowell & Stephens is not likely to be left out in the cold.
 NOTES.
 Mrs. J. M. Berger has commenced an ejectment suit, against Roswell G. Wheeler, Indian agent, praying for dam ages and restitution of her premises, which are situated on what is known as the Papago reservation.
 C. s. Shotwell & Co.,, a leading Qui. jotoa firm, has gone into insolvency. An assignee will be appointed by the coun. ty court on March I2.
 It is said that Judge Woods, our present probate Judge, will be a candi. date for county judge.
 w. A. Lee and Dan Carlin, who were held to answer on the charge of murder. ing ]. D. Satterfeld-"Salt River lack" will be defended at the March term of the district court by Messrs. King & Dungan. SANTA CRUZ.
 Tucson, February, 25th.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Bankrupt New Jersey.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The state of New Jersey is in bankrupt condition, owing to the decision of the supreme court that the railroad tax law is uncon- stitutlonal. The state treasurer has re- fused all warrants, and there is no money on hand with which to pay the legislature
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

R. H. Paul, arrived from Tucson last night, coming from Benscn by private conveyance, the train having missed con- nections. He was accompanied by Mir. Jeffords, whois in partnership with S. M. Franklin in the law business.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Making The mselyes Useful.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The bill au- thorizing the president to grant permis- sion to one or more officers of the army to accept temporary service from the gov ernment of Corea was passed by the sen ate to-day.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
The Sheriff Speaks,

If some of the members of the grand jury, who are so loud-mouthed in their talk about license tax collecting, will call at the sheriff's office and settle their ac- counts with the county, as the law directs, they will have better right to talk.
 R. S. HATCH, Sheriff.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Lower Hates,

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26.--A further reduction has been made in railroad fares to the east to-day. On unlimited frst-class tickets, the lowest rates now are: To New York, unlimited, S6o; third class $34. To Chicago, first class, unlimited, S55; third class $22. go.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

It is charged that, for several years past, sheep owners near the New Mexico and Arizona line have been in the habit of grazing their hocks close to the divid- ing line, and moving them across the frontier whenever the assessor from either side comes around.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Fire 8t LAthrOn.

LATHRoP, Cal, Feb. 26. The Lath. rop Hotel, with the Express office and baggage room, were burned to the ground to-day at o:3o a. m. Cause, defective fiue. The loss has not been estimated, but will be abeut SI2,ooo. Insurance ample. ...
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
An Old Law Revived.

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 26.- To-day Nathan L. Baker, of this city, and Al.
 White, of Oregon City, who led the mob that drove the Chinese out of Oregon City Sunday night were arrested on com. plaint of Wong Chung, Chinese con- tractor, and taken before the United States statutes commissioner charged with violating section 559I of the United States statutes. This section, which was passed for the special protection of ne- groes against ku-klux in 1874, is said to cover the Chinese case exactly, and the authorities think the men can be con- victed. The prisoners were released on S6oo bail each, and the preliminary ex- animation was set for Friday of this week.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Apache county growls great deal about its poor mail facilities. St. Johns, the county seat, is only connected with the outside world by tri.weekly servlce.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The grand jury report is re-published in this issue, complete, with the report on the supervisors office added, in order that those of our readers who desire to do so, may preserve the matter for reference.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Not Guilty.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26.-The jury in the case of John C. Brown of Healds- burg, charged with the murder of B. l.. Shay, last night returned verdict of "not gullty."
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The residence of George w. Camp. bell, at Russellville near Dragoon Sum. init, has been destroyed by fire.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Abel s. Dungan assisted the district attorney, yesterday, in prosecution. His speech was quite an oratorical effort and elicited many complimentary re. marks
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Captain Hiel Hale, of Tucson, wants to know the address of John Kuechler, last heard of in the Dragoon mountains
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The Silver City (N. M.) Sentinel an. nounces that small parties of Indians have been seen heading for the reserva- tion from various parts of the country.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The school trustees have called an election, to vote for S2,ooo, to be held on the goth day of March.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

J. A. Browder, formerly a prominent Tucson democrat and known as the "Great Resolutor," is said to be selling books in San Francisco.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

About ten car loads of ore are shipped from Crittenden every week.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The district court held night session yesterday.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Chas. A. Shibell came up from Tue son yesterday evening, riding from Ben. son on horseback.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Anti-Chinese meeting at Schiefelin Hall tonight. Don't fail to attend.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
Lost.

A gold pin or badge mathematical of the K. of P. order. somewhere between tLe skating rink and the city hall. The finder will be suita. ply rewarded by leaving the same at the Epr- TAPH office (
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The case of Annie Allen, for vitrol throwing, will be tried in the district court to-day.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

The Paul-S Shaw case will come up in the district court to-day.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Pablo Taho was yesterday found guilty of grand larceny in the district court. He will be sentenced this morning.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Commodore w. R. Burke returned last night from Bisbee.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Bob Hatch speaks right out in meeting in his references to the license tax.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

his paper il kept or Ale at K. c. Drake's Ad- Yertslug Agency, 6l and 65 Merchants K xc hsnge, Sln F;aaclsc). Cal, where contracts for sdyer- tslng can be made for 1t. u
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
LOCAL NOTES.

There are number of cases of dip theria in Tucson.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
SANDY BOB's STAGE LINE.

SANDY BOB's STAGE LINE. ss.ss co connect with Western bound train leaves tt O:1h o'clock a. m. Stage to conuect with Eastern bound train leaves tt 9:l5 o'clock q. m, Stsgc to connect with Guaymas train caves at o'clock p. m. Staye for Charleston leaves at a. m. Stlgs for Bisbee leaves at a. m.texcept SundaysC
 CITY TIME. )tncc-&0e Allen street. under Occidental Hotel.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27

Also all parties having Claims against the firm of Summerfeld Bros. requested to present them for payment immediately, and all parties indebted to said firm requested to settle same before Febu- ary 15th Otherwise they will be placed in the hands of our Attorney for immediate collection.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
.TELEGRAPHIC. An Oregon Chinaman has
 Rioters Arrested, Strong Congressional Feeling
 Against Land Grants. The Carson to be Dredged
 for $4O,OOO,OOO. The State of New Jersey in a
 Bankrupt Condition. Governor Zulick Coming to Tombstone Next Week.
 pecial Dispa ches to the EPirApHl
Zoo la COmiDg,

Zoo Ia Coming. Especial tO the EPiTAPh.l TUCSON, Feb. 26-Governor Zulick will arrive in Tombstone on Monday or Tuesday evening.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-02-27
DAILY EPITAPH.

TIME SCHEDULE. New Mexlc0 and Arizona Railroad
 Company. p Plcinc time, 36 minutes slower than local time. All trains daily.