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Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
A NOVEL DUEL.
The Principals Walk Into Dark Roou
 Filled with TarantulAs.

The Principals Walk Into Dark Room
 Filled with Tarantulas.
 The details of one of the strangest duels ever fought has been brought to this city, says Las Vegas letter, by a prospector who has been in the noun tains southwest of Las Vegas. The country is near the border line between Old and New Mexico, and the people there are a mixture of the two races. Two young men-an American and a Mexican-fell out over a young woman they both loved, and the result was that the enmity became too great to be car ried, and it was determined to end it in a duel.
 The matter came about in an unusual way, however, and it was not a regular challenge and acceptance, but while in company of mutual friends the Mexican taunted the American with being a member of a race of towards and said the Americans had no bravery. The American, of course, disputed this and said he would test the Mcxican's bray cry if he wished it. He would be will ing to go into a dark room with the Mexican and there decide the point. But the stipulation was that in the dark room there should also be a lot of tarantulas turned loose. If either came out alive he was to have the girl. If either showed the white feather and came out before the death of the other, or before all the tarantulas was killed, he should give up all claim to the girl The Mexican was disposed to refuse, but the fear of being looked upon as a coward caused him to accept The room was prepared and the two men went in. There were at least a dozen tarantulas in the room and also two scorpions. The American walked boldly into the room and took his stand, while the Mexican followed, but was hcsitat- ing in his manner. The doors had been closed but short time until the Mcxi- can was heard to scream out that he was bitten and was dying. The doors were opened and he staggered out and fell to the floor. The American walked out unhurt. and then it was found that the Mexican had not been bitten at all, but had scratched his hand on protruding nail in the wall and had thought it a spiders bite.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
SHOT TO KILL.
The Agent of the Banner Wat CT Works Takes a Few Shots at His Neigh
 bOr.

Manuel Nunez did not deliver the water this morning from the big. blue tank on wheels, and his office is not open for business a; this writing. The cause for this retirement k due to . desire on his part to put out the life of his neighbor's existence with 45- caliber Colts.
 He has resided for some time in a house on Allen street near let. Next to him dwelt Nexicsn woman who, [. make this story is-cina,ing, must, be represented sSs s me.t charming young spanish s:Il, whose piercing black eyes and clear cut features were sufficient to melt any mans heart into a labyrinth of fearful thoughtful ness.
 Manuel called upon the lady last night, and in his most gracious man ner and with an unselfshness that is characteristic of one who sells water in Tombstone, proposed that she keep open house until he brought bottle of beer from the nearest tavern. She rejected his proposal, and he went out with his heart thIobbing with emotion.
 He returned in few moments, but instead of a bottle of beer he pulled A six shooter. He deliberately put out the light. and standing within few feet of the object of his mark began to fire into her body. She was sitting upon lhe bed and had just removed one shoe. The first shot missed her but the second struck her in the shoulder, the ball passing down and coming out on the right side ..f her back Two more shots were fired but without effect.
 Manuel ran out of the honse, and the woman walked up town. where Sheriff Kelton intercepted her, and alter making her comfortable, heard her story.
 Chief Pugh was also on the scene at once, and the two officers did all in their power to find the would-oe mur- derer, but without avail.
 Ch;ei Pugh is of the opinion that Nunez contemplated his deed and had A horse at a convenient point, which he rode away upon.
 The woman's name Is Nictoriana She will not necessarily die but is in d precarious condition. There is be- lieved to be something at the bottom of the desire of Nunez to kill Victor jana beside the simple cause which ar pears at present to have called fol his actions.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of letters re- maining in the general delivery at the Tombstone postotfice for the week ending Jan. ', 1893: Geo McGee W L Miller, Nick Miller, Jos E Taylor, Grant Wheeler, Emil Thiel James McShane
 Parties calling for any of the above letters, will please say advertised" and give date.
 W. A. HAYWOOD, P. M.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
ScoTT WHITE,
 Chairman.
Attest
Gard of Thanks.
NAT HAWKE,
 Clerk.

We desire to return our sincere thanks and deep gratitude to our friends and neighbors for their kInd- ress and sympathy extended during our late misfortune; also to the school children wbo by theIr presence at the funeral of our only boy, paid him s tribute that liShtened our burden. To Dr. Sullivan, who during the last three days of Willi-'s illness, devoted himself to ;be task oI saving a life al ready lost. VIC tender our gratitude. We trust that no similar misfortune may befsll any of you.
 A. W, X LIZZIE SMITH.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
Toilet Soaps at Miller's Drug Store

Mr. B. Riggs returned from Calif- ornia last Saturday, where he went with a shipment of caitles old 10 Mill Ter & Lux. He visited San Francisco and had a good time generally. The cattle went through in good shape, and those having cattle in the ship ment were very well satisfied with the returns. Their cattle netted them above all expenses as follows: year lings $6.O5, two year olds. s905 and three year odds $l2.55, which com pared with other sales made at the same time is gooJ.-srockman.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

M N. O'Gorman and Tom Sorin re- turned last night from a trip down in the Sulpher Spring valley. There sesms to be no doubt but that Kid and his followers are in the lower end of the Chiricahus mountains. Troops are after them. One company started down last Thursday from Rucker and have not been heard of since.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

During the past hali-century-since the discovery of Ayers Ssrsaparilla- the average limit of human life in civilized countries has been con-idera- ply heightened. Ayers Ssrsap rills is everywhere considered the standard blood purifier, the Superior Medicine.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Don't overlook the fact that tomor~ row is Sunday and that the Can Can restaurant has gone 10 great expense to procure oodles of good things for the Sunday dinner. Turkey and cran- berry eauce choice entrees and vegi- tables, and toothsome deserts will jill the bill of fare
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Gov. Murphy stated in interviews with territorial papers that while the bill admitting Arizona to statehood will probably pass yet it will be with provisos and considerable modification of the constitution as adopted by the territory a year ago. Q
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

II there should be any talk in the next Legislature of removing the prison from here, it will be just as we'll 10 remember that should the in- sti,uti"n be moved all the land and improvements would become the property of the town of Yuma. Such were the conditions upon which the land was originally given to the terri tory. To erect new buildings woul.i cost at least $50.OOO, and perhsps more. No legislature would probably have the hardihood to saddle such a deb. on the people.-Yums Times.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

The use of Halls Hair Remover promotes the growth uf the hair and restores the natural color and beauty, frees the scalp of dandruf, letter and impurities.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
An buvat aa bie Remedy for
 Colds.

Sheriff Hardmsn, oi Tyler Co. W. Va, was almost prostra'ed with a cold when he began using hamberlsin's Cough Remedy. In speaking of it he save: "It gives he almost instant re- lie'. ] find 1t ,o he an invaluable remed. for C. Ids" For sale by RocK- WELLS DRUG STORE,
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
Cham bnriain's Collie Cholera nnI Dsarrs0ea Medicine.

I have sold and used in my family for several years, Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and have found it one of the most useful and satisfactory remedies l ever hAndled.-C. H. Lewis, Druggist, Salt Lake City Utah. For sale at RocK- WELLS DRCG STORE.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
A SWARM OF HOUSEHOLD e'S

RE careful. Care prevents many dropped stitches and bad breaks. Be careful.
 BE prompt. SlaclIness makes slovenly homes and weary world wanderers. Be prompt.
 isE faithful. ''Be thou faithful un- to death. and ! will give thee a crown of life" Be faithful
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

There are only thirty-six members in the New Mexico legislature that is now ia session, and fiity-six clerks and pages are employed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Gov. Murphy has offered a reward of $500 for the apprehension of the murderer of Judge Fugua of Gala basis.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

O.C. Smith, who has been manager
 of F, N. Wolcott's store during the latter's term of office as probate judge, will leave for Phoenix in a few days.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

The first consignment of the season of New England Mince Meat, New Orleans Molasses. Sour Krout etc. s' Hoeflsr's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
ATTENTI0N!

A meeting of citizens is called for TONIGHT at the Court House to arrange for the reception of General Weaver, the champion of Free Coinage of silver who will be in Tombstone on the 18th inst.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
OFFICIAL REPORT.
VG shsI Board sG GSapervisSr. CT
 tschi.~ ssoss,.

January 9th, lo9S.
 10 o'clock a. m. Board of Supervisors met pursuant to adjournment.
 Present. Chairman Scott White, Supervisors Perkins and McAllister. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
 The bond of c. B. Tarbell was ap- proved and clerk ordered to place same on file, McAllister protesting against Chairman White affixing his signature to said bond.
 A petition from citizens askIng ap- pointment of J. P. Johnson for janitor of county court house was read, but action postponed.
 Upon motion Board adjourned un- til 2:30 p. m.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

When you go to Turquois, put up your team at the Turquois Corral. Plenty oi pure water choice hay and barley. G. NARDINI.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Don't forfiet to attend the citizens netting at the court house tonight, in the interest of free coinage.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
Our Population.

w. K. Meade has taken the pains to send for the great register of each county in the territory from which he gets the following as the number of registered voters in each county:
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Yuma county has bonded S22 800 o ite indebtedness.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Mrs. c. B Tarbell is con i ned to the house with la grippe.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

You can get your prescriptions filled at any time Of :he night at Rockwell's Pharmacy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Col. Herring and W. H. Stilwell have gone 10 Phoenix to attend the session of the supreme court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Tom Braley is running the Banner Water Works wagon during the ab- sence of Manuel Nunnez.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

The Board of Supervisors held a session this sfternoon and transacted routine business
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
: 50 oclecE D. ul.

2:30 oclsce P. m. Board of supervisors met pursuant to adjournment. Full Board present. A petition from citizens of St. David asking the appointment of J. $. Mer- rIll AS road master of St. DayiI dis trict was read and action deferred for the present. The Board then took up the discus sion on the bids for Caring for indisenI sick and feeding prisoners. On motion the Board adjourned un- til January 7th. 1893, at 10 o'clock .. m.
 Approved.
 ScoTT WHITE,
 Chairman. Attest
 NAT HAWKE,
 Clerk.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

The supreme court will convene at Phenix on Monday next.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
Prescriptions carefully compounded ct Miller's Drng store. .
Try Hoefer's Oregon Burbank P, tatoee, the finest of the season.

Whole and Cracked Corn, Mixed Feed Wheat, Oats and Barley al H efer's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

The skating rink will be open to, nigt. Go and enjoy yourself.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
BORN.

SULLIvAS-In Tombstone, Janusry 9th, 1893, 10 the wife of Dr. W. H. Sullivan, . son.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

For Constipation
 Ayers Pills For Dyspepsia
 Ayers Pills For Biliousness
 Ayers Pills For Sick Headache
 Ayers Pills For Liver Complaint
 Ayers Pills For Jaundice
 Ayers Pills For Loss of Appetite
 Ayers Pills For Rheumatism
 Ayers Pills For Colds
 Ayers Pills For Fevers
 Ayers Pills Prepared by pr. J, c. Aver Co.,. Lowell. Mass. Sold by all Drusgists. Every Dose Effective
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

A Kansas City firm offers $l.10 per dozen for Arizona dressed quail.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Don't forget to attend the silver meeting tonight at the court house
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

k. Rankin and Peter Moore are at the Cochise.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
City Council

t'itN Council City Council met-in regular ,-.sion Thursday night Full board present. The reports of officers were read, accepted and filed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Prescriptions compounded with sc. curacy at MILLER's DRUG STORE,
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Taking the ratio of five persons to each voter, which Is q correct one in this territory. and it will be seen that the population exceeds 80,0OO.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08


 The reports of officers were read, accepted and filed.
 The following bills were allowed; J Hoefier r.............. .$ll p C A Buddington. on......... 3 % c A Thompson. n.......... l3 50 c. H. & T. Co. o............ 3 % S v DoBb. " cc
 A petition was read from Jo Curby citing that he had been assaulted and shot at by evilly disposed and vicious persons, and praying that he might be allowed to carry 6 gun or pistol to protect himself in the pursuit of his business. The communication was laid on the table.
 The clerk reported that he had compared the five warrants held by the Huschncs Water Go. for Sl4 each. He found one drawn for Sl4 had been registered for $50 and the others were C. rect but had not been registered at all.
 He also reported that the warrants of R. W. Wood were all found to com pare with the stubs and that he had certified to their correctness.
 Attorney General Herring filed a form to guid. the council in making applicat on for a loan of the commis- sioners, which the clerk was instruct ed to properly hll out.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08
LOCAL NOTES.

N. NJ. O'Gormsn is at the Palace.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

Signal Service.
 The following is the range of the thermometer for the A hours ending o'clock D. m. Jsnuary7 Aa1imum .---. -..-........ of Minimum 40.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-08

sIMixed trains. carrying passengers and freight arrive al Benson. east bound, at a.Iy ?. m west bound 6. 30 a m.
 Pacific time is one hour slower than. Tomb stone time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-26
CHINA's NAVY NOT FEARED.
What . Naval Officer Says OF the Celestial
as Fighters and Sailors.

What . Naval Onicer Says OF the Celestials
as Fighters and Sailors.
"The viceroy of China is quoted as saving
that he would like to send a feet to teach the
Americans Manners" remarked a commodore
in the navy yesterday. 81 think it would be an
admirable idea. We want more ships and that
would be . cheap and easy way for US to get
them.
Suppose that a Chinese squadron should
make hostile demonstrations off the Pacific
coast. How long do YOU suppose it would take
Us to gobble it up? A collision once arrived at
1t would only be matter Of a few hours or
perhaps minutes. We could easily destroy the
ships, but it would be better to capture them
If practicable.
True, the navy Of China is stronger than
finest ships in the world do not amount to a
row of pins without good men to fight them
The trouble with the Chinese is that they do
not know how to fight. Furthermore, they are
no sailors.
"A sailor is born. like a poet. Some people
take naturally to the water like ducks. The
Norwegians are born sailors, SO are the Danes
and the Firms. We are not such good sailors
as they. but we take fairly well to the sea-
ut would not take us long to capture the
whole of Chinas navy. When she fought with
the French few years ago she had some excel
lent modern ships Of war. They were all taken
off hand. Our own navy is still weak, though
we are boastiug of it 80 much, and aeet cou-
tributed by the flowerv kingdom would be a
very acceptable gift. II it comes over there is
nothing should like better than to have COM
mand Of a squadron in Pacific waters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-26
Presidential POstmas.ers.

The President today appointed the following
postmasters: Colorado - James Garraban,
Aspen, vice NJ. Bradshaw. resigned. Florida
Robert b. German, Tallahassee. vice H. Reed,
removed. Georgia-Chauncey NJ Wright,
Millidgeville, vice c. G. Wilson, commission ex-
pired Illinois-Perry Hughes. Clinton. vice r.
Butler removed; A. s. Coil. Beardstown, vice
C.. Allard, removed; Henry b. Couchman.
Sumner. vice C. Hooper, removed. Indiana
Jacob b. Ashley. Boonville, vice C. NJ. Ham
mond, resigned Iowa. s. Root, Charles
City, vice E. b. Dyke. removed. Massachu-
setts-John F. Freese, East walpole, vice J. F.
Freese, reappointed, Office becyme presidential
Michigan-Leonard W. Hoch, Adrian, vice
w. Hu mphrv, removed; Paul W. Grierson. CAL
umet, vice s. Silvoia, removed: Leroy w. Mid
lam, Marquette. vice S. Billings. removed:
removed; Michael 7. Mulcrone Saint Ignace,
vice C. Z. Wells. removed. Missouri John F.
Rogers. Boonville, vice s. Young, resigned
Missouri-John F. Rogers. Boonville, vice s..
Nebraska-W. A. Gilmore, Broken Row,
vice vi a1 5: e; ,;"ass Beebs; res resigned Mcleod
resigned. North Carolina-T. Kennedy Bar
nett, Shelby, vice J. b. Fortune. resigned.
Pennsyivania-David Maxwell, Williamsburg.
vice J. D. Garrothers. resigned. Rhode Island -
William u. Nichols, Warren, vice B. B. Martin,
commission expired; Frank A. Camp
bell. Woonsockel. vice y. \. brown. resigned.
South Dakota-Wm. A. Dawley, Sturgis, vice
W. S. Chase. removed. Tennessee-Wilson G..
Harrison. Milan, vice r. F. Haun, removed
Thos. J. Dement,. Chattanooga, vice J.W Stone,
removed; VIM. H. McLemore, Tullahoma, vice
J. ID. Strong. removed. Texas-J.L. Norwood,
Bowie, vice Anna b. Baker, resigned; Frank A.
Eidridge, Brenham, vice VIM. E. Dwye. re-
signed; Newton E. Meador, Mexia. vice J. R.
Neece. resigned. Vermont-Arthur c. Randall,
Sain. Johnsbury. vice WV. Sprague removed
George H. Weeks, Lyndonviiie, vice W. A.
Densmore. removed. West Virginia Gran
vile NJ Chidester, Weston, vice c. Z. Ander-
son, removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-26

Capt. Freeman V. Walker, assistant surgeon,
will proceed to Fort Trumbull, Conn, for tenn
porary duty, relieving Maj. Henry NJ. Cronkite,
surgeon.
Maj Cronkite will proceed to Fort Clark,
Texas, for duty at that post.
First Lieut.. Edwin s. Curtis. second artillery,
having been found by an examining board unfit
for promotion on account of physical disability,
is granted leave of absence until further orders.
The leave of absence on account OF disability
granted Maj. Joseph W. Wham, paymaster,
will terminate July l, 1893.
The leave of absence granted Second Lieut..
Edward Sigerfoos, fifth infantry, is extended
fifteen days.
The leave Of absence granted First Lieut..
Samuel W. Miller, fifth infantry, extended is
two months.
The leave of absence granted Second Lieut.
William Brooke, fourth infantry, is extended
one month.
Leave Of absence for two months and sixteen
days is granted Second Lieut. Guy H. B.
Smith. fourth infantry.
Leave of absence for two months is granted
First. Lieut.. Malvern-Hill Barnum, fifth cav
airy.
days is granted First Lieut. William c. Rafferty,,
first artillery.
Capt. William H. c. Bowen, fifth infantry,
is relieved from further duty with the Ma
tional Guard of the state of Connecticut and
will join his company.
The following changes in the stations and
duties of officers Of tho medical department are
ordered:
First Lieut.. Alexander n Stark, assistant
surgeon, relieved from duty at Fort Monroe,
Va. and ordered to Fort Clark. Tex, re-
lieving Capt. Edgar A. Mearns. assistant sur
geon.
Capt. Mearns will proceed to Nogales, Ari-
ZODR territory. and renOrf Ia the senior men,
Der of the commission appointed for the loca-
ton and marking of the boundary between
Mexico and the United States, for duty with the
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-26
ELECTRoCUTED AT AUBURN.
John Fitzthum Dies I'm the Electric Chair
for Murder . Year Ago.


AUBURN, n. Y, June 26.-John Fitzthum, the
Buffalo murderer, Was electrocutec at - A this
afternoon The electrocution wss a success.
The contact Of electricity was prolonged for
three seconds. Upon turning of the current
the body sank back dead. The electrodes were
reversed and no traces of burning were dis
covered The electrocution could not have
b cen speeder nor more successful scientific
ally.
The murder for which Fitzthum died was
committed in Buffalo IN house al No. s62
Sycamore street on April z, lss2 Fitzthum
was butcher His life had been tangled with
that Of the Roehrl family for q long time His
wife was in Europe until n few months before
the tragedy. and during her absence Fitzthum
had maintained Illicit relations with Mrs.
Roehrl. He was about thirty-four years old,
she great deal older-about ffty-two.
She left her husband for n time 10 I've with
Fitzthum, it Was testified at the trial. and there
had been qusrrels between him and hoehrl.
Once or twice he had Fitzthum arrested, chArg-
ing him with assault.
Fitzthum had reputation of being hssty and
quarrelsome, and il testified on his trial
that he had been arrested frequently on com-
plant Of various ofenses like assault and bat
terry.
Finally, Fitzthum sent for his wife to come
over from Germany. The money tor her
passage came from Mrs. Roehrl. htzthum and
his wife went 10 housekeeping. About two
weeks before the murder their path was crossed
by Mrs Roehri again. She and her family we're
living in q couple Of rooms back Of Fitzthums
apartments.
On April IL, 1892, Fitzthum went to the door
between the two apartments and made some
very insulting remarks about Mrs- Roehrl Her
husband and son were at supper.
Young Roehrl stood up for his mothers
honor and told Fitzthum TO leave the room.
Fitzthum rushed back into the corner Of his
own room, seized big knife he had been using
to cut meat and then ran back into Roehrl's
room. There he grappled with young Roehrl,
an under cut in the breast The young man
fell.
Fitzthum went back into his own room and
said: Il guess Roehrl will give ~ . rest now.
gave him a good one"
Roehrl was dead The knife had pierced his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-26
A HOTEL COLLAPSES.
Seventy-Five Persons Buried in the
Ruins.
DEATH LIST MAY Be OVER TWENTY.
Disaster at the fremont House,
Fort Scott, Kan.
RESCUING THE VICTIMS

FoRr ScorT, KAN, June 26.-At $50 o'clock
this morning, without a moments warning, the
fremont House, four-story brick structure,
collapsed, burying nearly seventy-6ve people
In the debris
The body Of young woman has been re-
covered. Three men were taken out soon after
ward, but their injuries are such that their
deaths are expected in . few hours.
The fire department and hundreds Of citizens
are at work among the broken timbers and are
stirred on in their efforts Of rescue by cries and
moans Of wounded people underneath the mass
Of debris
The ground floor of the hotel was occupied
by stores, many Of which were filed with Gus
toners.
1t is notknown how many people are beneath
the ruins, but it is believed that the death list
will reach over twenty.