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Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

"Every one says that l am a liar. such is fame "-B. $. Coffman.
 q told the young lady that being married would make no difference in my feeling for her."-Joseph Curby.
 "The question as understand it is Have I succeeded in outlying the de- fendants in this casew-Major Wham.
 My record is without flaw, but l favor the abolition of the practice of record-keeping in the government de- partments." s."-GovernOr WOlfiey.
 "Bear with my infrmilies-I have taken anti-fat." Ryan.
 "Behold how eloquence carries the day" ."-Colonel Herring.
 "InnOcence will inevitably down her traducers if she is adequately sus- tained Ben. Goodrich.
 "Trial by jury should be abolished" w. K Meade.
 "Tenure of office should be more certain. Judge Barnes.
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Perhaps the read-rs If the EPITAPH would like to know in what respect Chamberlan's Cough Remedy is better than any other. We will tell you. When this Remedy is taken as directed, as soon as a cold has been contracted, and before it has become settled in the system, it will cOunteract the effect of the cold and greatly lessen it's severity if not efectually cure the 'oll in two days tune, and it IS the only remedy that will do this It acts in perfect harmony with nature and aids nature in relieving the lungs, opening rhe secretions, lque- fylng the mucus and causing it's eXpul- sion from the air Ct Ills of IhI lungs and restoring the system to a strong and healthy condition. No her remedy n Ihe market possesses these remarkable properties. No other will cure cold as quickly or leave the system in as sound a condition. SO cent and one doll bottles for ,le by H.. Peto.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03
IMPENlTENT JOTTINsS.

Only two taxpayers have found fault with the Supervisors SO far.- Bladder.
 The natural supposition would be hat ears which move through such an extensive arc as those of the Pros pector mans would collect large volume of sound, Ihns enabling their owner to hear the curses, mot loud bat deep," which are filling the air from one end of the county to the other. 1t is greatly to be feared, how ever, that the jingle of illcgitimately expended county money obscures the wall of the sufferers.
 And so you defend this trump" Board, MT. Bagg, ny the argumentum ad hominena process. That method which is so we'll illustrated by the s'ory of the English attorney who gave a brief 10 the barrister with note thereon: "No case. Abuse plain tiff's attorney" This is in reality the only defense that can be interposed, for the charges of malfeasance in office are conclusively proven.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

Wm. Heyne will leave for the San Pedro custom house in few days and will hereafter conduct the business of customs broker at that place. A special agent will be placed in this city for the benefit of our merchants and all goods may be checked and classified by him here and consigned to MT. Heyne, who will pass them through the custom house at the correct rate of duty and without the delay of from one to four or more days, as hac heretofore been the case. The new ordor of things will be of great benefit to our mer- chants and will increase the already large volume of business between this city and Sonora.
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WEDEESDAY'S ELECTION.
The DisincorpOratiOnists Defeated by Small
 Maiority.

luC DiSlHkVl WI dtlVHiStS UtlCdlcu Uk Il DulnI
 Majority.
 The campaign that had been in progress in this city for month came to an end on Wednesday evening last There had not been any blow or hurrah, but both sides worked quietly and industriously, and neglected no point that they thought was to their advantage. The committee that man. aged the fight on the part of the dis incorporationists had an apparent ad- vantage in the way of money to ex- pend, and up to the day of election were confident of success, especially as they had d seeming majority of the taxpayers on their petition. But they were mistaken as to their strength. As far as we are aware the campaign was conducted strictly on the merits of the proposition whether it was bet ter to re-incorporated or retain the present form of government, and was devoid of all personalities.
 The day passed off quietly, although TO difficulty was experienced by any one in getting all they wanted to drink. Both parties were we'll repres- ented at the polls, and a number of challenges were male, and in major ity of cases they were sustained.
 Only I'll votes were boiled, and of this number the disincorporationists received 7S, and those against 93, giv ing the latter 15 majority, the an nouncement of the result being re- ceived with cheers.
 Soon after the result was known the victorious party procured band and had a jullitication, parading the streets, serenading various places, and among other places serenaded the EPITAPH office, which was duly acknowledged and the large crowd that filled the streets gave three cheers and d "tiger" for the office.
 The EPITAPH, for various reasons. from the start opposed the movement to disincorporate the city, and feels peculiarly gralified over the result, and but for the incident that occurred Wednesday evening has nothing to regret. The action of taking the band in front of the Bank of Tombstone, playing the "Dead March" and the vile and insulting language used was an outrage. What makes it peculiarly aggravating is the fact that Chief of Police Gage is the one who gave the order 10 the band and used the lam guage. A peace officer is elected or to preserve order, and not to he guilty of actions that tend to incite riot. MT. Wood was the leader of the disincorpOratiNnists, made a strong and vigorous fight for his siIe, accepted his defeat gracefully, and the gratuitous insult that was offered him was an outrage that is sevrely condemned by every right minded citizen of Tombstone Those opposed to disincorporation feel deeply mortified that any one of their party should be guilty of such reprehensible conduct.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

The bitter north of distavor with which the Prospector looks upon the pronunci:mento against the disincor- porationists is tempered by the pecu- liar standpoint from which it views the matter. The condemnation re- minds one of that tale of the "holy terror" who entered the saloon Of a peaceahle German, like whirlwind of wrath, exclaiming, "I!m a son-of-a-gun from Texas" "Yes," quietly replied the proprietor, "I knOw'd you vas 8 son of-a-gun, bud I didn'd know were YOU vas from" In an article depre- eating the somewhat strong language used toward the disinco porationists it is admitted with great naivete that the appellation given them Is merited, but it Is impolilic to shout it out in so rude a manner. Don't do it," says this austere censor moruna, "because they pay all the taxes" Currer Bell once said, T can be on guard against my enemles, but God deliver me from my friends"
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Honorable Mention.

The following is the roll of honor for the Benson pubic school for the month of April, 1899:
 Robert Douglas, 98; Irene Finn, 9S; Nellie Gray, 9S; Raphael S'!azar, 97; Leo Rosenberg, 96; Walter Bowman. 96; Ina Wilkinson, o6: David Roberts, g.
 ANNIE w. MCGREw, Teacher. Refujia Martinez, 96; Rachael Mar tinez, s; Mary Bryan, 95.
 ANNIE M. DOUGLAS, Teacher.
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NJ pnitiOn,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT N thers has been Ized at Tombstone, Ali zJua, fer VI ilation ot custom, laws: Seizure No. AIS, one and one half gallons mescal.
 -elzu-e No. 46o, two and one-half gallons mesc4l.
 Seizure No. 46t. one and one-half gallons m escal.
 Sezure No. 46o. forty gallons mescal. Wh oh wIIl b sold in front of the Custom House on the 26th day ot M y, 1eoo. at TO o'clock d m Any psr.on dumlng said property must appear witnin the t.m allowed by law
 l. H. CARPENTER, m3-3t D, putty Collector Customs,
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Tucson has sent the requisite "stuf'" to the Tombstone club to pay all ex- penses of railroad fares and the tour ney is settled fact. The round trip rate is $740, and if all those desiring to go will leave their names with Geo. Meyers arrangements will be made ac- cordingly. We'd like to go ourself but the $7-aye, there's the rub; and our rheumatics and other inconveniences preclude our making the journey on foot.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

B. Hattich returned from Tucson during the week and is more than ever convinced that Tucson is not equal to Tombstone in any shape, form or man. ner. What in the world has got 10 he the matter with Tucson, anyhow? All Tombstoneites who are unfortunate enough to visit that burg return with weariness and disgust only exceeded by that of the man who patiently fol- lows pretty hat and charming figure only to find at last the dried up feat ures of an old maid.
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Some Pertinent Questions.

further official duty, the question has arisen in the minds of many as to the cause of his retention for fifteen months after the taking effect of the Alien law, passed by the last legisla- ture. The supervisors were not ignor- :nt of that law, for their attention has been called to it many times, and exactly why they should retain a Chinaman as cook, when that law | provides that any supervisor who shall vote away the peoples m 1ney in pay ing any alien employee, shall forfeit and become liable to the county in double the sum so voted away, is the question now being oft asked The following facts may throw some light upon the subject:
 In the Great Register of this county of 1882, Supervisor Montgomery ap- parently registered as having been naturalized October 7th, 1874, and at public meeting held in this city in 1883, he publicly announced that he was born in Canada, of Irish parents. Then the law, as now, required the voter to take an oath as to whether he was native born or naturaliZed citi- zen, and if the latter, required him to give the date and place of naturaliz,,- ton, court, etc. He at that time had evidently forgotten the court and place, for it does not appear. But let us look at the subsequent public rec ords. What do they show? They show that since that time he registered as a native born citizen. The ques- tion is, what object could he have in concealing the true facts regarding his birthplace, in registering once as naturaiized and in the next as native born citizen9 There is only one, and that is in case he ever was an alien, that he never has been naturalized and having lived here so long and gained position in high official circles, he is ashamed to admit his disqualiti cation-the incongruity in nis state ments to the registering officers made by him under oath. Certainly the registering officer could have no ob iect in mistating the facts, besides he could not have made so many mis takes relating to this particular indi- vidual, because the registering officer was not, in all cases the same one.
 Well. one will ask, supposing this is all true, what has it to do with that Chinaman? There is but one answer -lapbreakers always have feeling in common; there is bond of sympa- thy between them. The Chinaman had no right to the position of cook, and if "hOnest" John be an alien he has no right to the position of Super visor. In keeping that Chinaman in position, thereby laying themselves liable, the Supervisors have attempted 10 nullify the law-to set themselves above it. The only object the Chair man could have had. as far as we are at this time made acquainted with the inside aOorkings of the Board, is in or der to appear consistent, but then it would not be inconsistent in him, un- less he himself was acquainted with the facts relating to "honest" Johns citizenship.
 This question relating to his citizen ship has been raised many times, Ow- ing 10 the conflicting statements above mentioned, and we think that MT. Montgomery owes it to himself and the public to expIain where he was naturalized and by what court.
 CITIZEN.
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CITIZEN.

St. Davids and Tombstone crossed bats again last Thursday in this city, the score being 36 to 12. The visitors did much better than the previous game, although to win was out of the question. They must first learn to hold fly and throw a straight ball before they can hope to have chance of winning against our boys. In the evening they were the guests of the Tombstone club and attended the dance at Mining Exchange Hall and left for home well pleased with their treatment .iere. Visitors are all pleased with Tombstone, no matter from whence they come.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

The fact has been abundantly proven that Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is the most prompt, most reliable and most successful medicine ye- discovered for acute throat and lung diseases, such as coughs, colds and croup. For sale by H. ]. Pslo,
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

Aristotle it Was, believe, that in- vented the term "su; generis" with which 10 describe species peculiar to itself. Liter scientific investigators have found but a few things to which the term can be properly applied, rhe principal one of which is the ornitho- rhynchus. Until now it has been supposed that there existed but one species of this extraordinary animal. 1 am pleased to inform my readers, however, that another variety has been added to the list-a specimen unique of its kind; this is the Orni- thorhyncus Arizoniensis, found near Tombstone, and principally used as Chairman of the Board of Supervis- ors. The editor oi this paper intends to offer prize for the best poem de- scribing its beauties and uses. The evident lack of plumage will be no drawback to a poetic mind, for the duty of a poet is to describe things as they ought to be, not as they are and a coat of tar and feathers will be cas- fly conceived to have found lodgment upon the periphery of the creature, thus affording basis for the sublime imagery of poesy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

I did not vote for or against disin- corporation because, though in favor of diaincorporalion, 1 could not see my way clear to put more power into the hands of two men (Mr. COffman and MT. Montgomery who have so utterly disregarded the law they were sworn to sustain. MT. Coffman might have fulfilled his pledges to the tax payers committee, but if he had ad- herel to the promises made 1t would be the first time in his checkered ca reer that he has kept this word." But then he Is not to blame, think. A thing so completely valueless as his word is not worth keeping.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

Hon. Geo. H. Daily is rusticating in Tucson, and the report that he is at present stumping the Territory for the senatorship of the new State of Arizona is untrue. But we are told that he is making desperate canvass of small portion of tine Terri ory for the presidency of the marriage state, though. Well, as we can't help it, and as it isn't our girl, anyhow, it's all right.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03
Notice f0r Publication.
Deciara tory Statement No. 27oI.

LAND OFFICE AT UCsoN, ARIZONA. l
 April 2I, rs9o. ] Notice is hereby given that the flowing named settler has fl ed no ice ot his intention |, make final proof in support O. his claim, and th u sa pro 1f w,.l be m de before the Register and Receiver ol the U. S. Land Office at Tuc- son, Arizona. on une 10. 1890 viz : Charles Loppnow. of Tres Alam0s, CCchise ciunty, Anzona. for the SEH oI the NWA of Sc. 32, Tp IS S., K. 20 k.
 He names the following witness U prove his continuous reside nee upon, and cultivAii 'n f sld l nd, viz,: Thomas l. Whit, William H. Weeks, John ]. Huff lker and John Temple, all of Tie; Alamos Arlzona
 First Pubcation May 3.
 HERBERT BROWN, Register.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

The ball given by Protection Hose Company last Thursday night was simply another illustration of the popularity of the company and was an immense success, all things con sidcred. The music was good and the hall was crowded until long after sup per. The weather was little too warm for comfort, but no one missed a dance on tha, account.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

An incipient blaze was squelched Thursday afternoon without turning in an alarm. The fire started in some rubbish in the rear of the building and had it been discovered few mo- ments later would have required the combined efforts of the department to control it. All rubbish should be re- moved and the city made as free from a chance Of fire as possible. A fire in the business portion of the city would be an extremely severe blow to us at present.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

Deputy Collector of Customs Car penter says that he has limited sup ply of charming alegriaS and exquisite headaches which he wishes 10 dispose of. See notice in this issue.
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Strangers who are visitors to our city should go to the Maison Dore res taurant if they want to he healthy and happy. Anything cooked 10 order on short notice and the tables are supplied with the best the market affords.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

An interesting game of base ball is announced to take place in this ci y tomorrow between the Fort Huachuca nine and our boys. Ladies are invited to attend as good order will be main tained throughout the game
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Dirn.

DISINCORPORAI DN-in this ,ity. April 30 ISoJ, al 7:3o p. nl., the DI~lnc rporallon l ia II, d ltiv- of Tombstone, aged a.Uut 2 mont1s
 6S Territorial papers please copy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

News came from Fairbank this morn ing that Walter L. Vail. the cattle man of the Whetstones, was bitten eslerday by Gila monster, while in the vicin- fly of Pantano. We did not learn the result of the bite.
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Bnrt.

PRCSPERI Y-ln th city, April 30. Iseo, at 7:3)p m.. rev era of pro perry an pcAce. Both parents a Tap dy rec Verpg and the infant promises to grow rapidly and live to q good old age.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03
Made Desperate by Their De,
 feat at the Polls,
THE SCHEMERS" SHOW DOWN."
A Move that Will Probably Result in Closing Down the City Water
 Works.

At the commencement of the recent agitation the EPITAPH expressed tie opinion that the prime object of the movement was to gain control of the city property, and more especially of the city water works. Facts have come to our knowledge this morning that prove the correctness of our posi- ton, and show that the attempt to disincorporate our city was con spiracy by a small coterie of capitalists 10 increase their gains at the expense of their less fortunate brethren.
 This morning B. s. Cof1man. Super intendent of the Watervale Mining Company, received notification from J. w. Clark, Superintendent of the Huachuca Water Company, that if he (Mr. Coffman) did not stop the city water works from obtaining water from the mining company's we'll at Water vale the present arrangement for fur nishing water at the mine would be discontinued, which in effect is telling Mir. Coffman that unless he shuts off the city from his we'll he will have to close down his mine. AS MT. Coffman cannot carry on his mining operations without water, and is responsible to his company for the proper working of their mines, he Las no alternative but 10 submit. MT. Cuffman showed the notification he had received to MT. Ashman. the lessee of the city water works, and MT. Ashman asked for a few days grace, but it is not probable that he will receive it. Mr. Ashman says that this action on the part of MT. Clark and the men behind him will result in shutting down the city water works.
 Does any one in this community en- tertain a doubt now as 10 the object of the disincorporatioh movement? Does d single man who voted against it re- gret his action? Do not some of the men who voted for 1t regret that they did so?
 Does not this action show that a set of men in this city have made up their minds to rule or ruin?
 Can arrogance go any further, when d small set of men say to a man in business, "Unless you do as we say we will ruin your businesS~
 Will the citizens of Tombstone sub init to this mode of procedure?
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If silver continues its upward course a few mouths Tombstone will change so murh that its own mother wont know it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

The luscious strawberry is with us at six bits a look and wink will ser iously shake fellows belief ill d here after.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

A little scrap occurred between two butchers yesterday morning. The price of fresh meat remains the same, however.
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Leonardo Gamez was visitor to this city from Arizpe during tie week He left yesterday for Guaymas.
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Bodies EmbaImed Or temporarily preserved at trifling
 expense for shipment,
LETTER LIST.

The following letters remain un- called for in the postolfice at Tomb stone, Arizona, May 2, 1890: Boyd, Charles Marvill, Miss Jo- Bates, Frank c hanna Bunker, Dell Mad,iison, Mis- Mat Burbank George tie Davis, Wm NJ Donald, Mrs Fleming, OC Nelson Fisher, l. Mcl'onald, NJ A Fuller, c w Phillipi, Jesse Handy, James s Powell, G F @ Herbert, Mis- NeIli. Thornton, OF Hoppergrass, Jake Thomas, John Irwin, J w Taylor, F Kreney, R W rayles. John Losa, John Way, Th"s B Meyers, c E (3) Watts, Mrs B Meagher, Timoth, Wartlry, Stephen Manley, Miss Lillie Williams, E ; McClure,E E Williams, Marion
 MEXICAN LETTERS. Cordoba, Atilano Loupez, Basa do
 Any person calling for any of the above letters will please say "adyer- tised" and give the date.
 w. A HAYWOOD, Postmaster.
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Tombstone will play series of games of ball with Tucson and Fort Lowell, the first game occurring next Wednes- day. We have an abiding faith in the superior play ying of our boys and ex- pect them 10 return with the cham pionship pennant of the Territory, un- less Tucson does as Phenix did last year, and we arc assured that such will not be the case.
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Bob Hennessy came in from the ranch in time to take part in the ball game last Thursday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

The Courier has not, until lately, favored home rule-statehood-for Ari- zona, but il does so now. Our people are tired and sick of being hoo -dooe d by appointed officers, Governors, judges and such. II all of them would do as Secretary Murphy has done, people would put up with them, but "lhey ain't built that way."-Prescott Courier.
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The Protections realized about $60 from their dance last Thursday night.
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Labor Day passed by in this city without incident.
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Ice has ceased to he luxury and is now q necessity, therefore it should be taxed.
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For Sale.

A Nc. Charter Oak stove and usual utensils; been in use only two months. Apply at this office. If
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-05-03

Wonder if the drop in silver was the result Of Congress learning that a dis incorporation movement was on foot in the city of Tombstone? If such was the case we rise to inform MT Congress that toe movement was de- ieated and that there is now no objec- ton 10 silver going mp to $129.29.
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Geo. Metcalf and wife returned to Oso Negro last Monday.
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Services as usual at the Methodist church tomorrow.
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Quite a number oi Bisbeeites were over on Wednesday to witness the out come of tue election,
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The district court will not meet till the 18th instant.
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R. c. Kettlewell is residing at Casa Grande.
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John Bundle and wife left for Col orado Thursday.
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Varieties of early fruit will soon be ripe in Tombstone.
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No meeting of the city council last night-nO quorum.
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Santos Arena will have a hearing before Justice Easton 10 day for trying to throw bowller through the head of a boy near Fairbank d few days ago. The experiment. was nearly success and Senor Arena will have to produce a diploma or suffer the consequence of pr4ciicing without license.