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Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
STRICKEN BENSON.
Further Details of the Flood ,... and its RavaSes.

The death dealing torrent has come and gone leaving in i,s wake Trail of sorrow, desolste homes and crushed hopes.
 October lst will be A day long to be remembered in the history of Benson ; DO one would have prophesied on that bright morning that before high noon the elements would have preciptsted themselves with such savage ferocity upon the unhappy town. Two clouds were seen approaching each other clashed and formed e storm center. A gyrsioTy motion was observed in the middle of the clouds, the rain fell in sheets, tire hail Ian inch in diameter) came with the fury of demons. leaving their impression upon the woodwork and producing a deafening noise. Soon the water was observed approach ing like some maddened monster rev. cling in destruction; MT. Zeek's resi- denee was right in it's track. Mrs. Zeek and the two little boys were inside the house, also Mrs. Ashburn and her two little girls, making total of six who were swept into eternity. They were seen by several now up and struggling, again out of sight; e pierc- ing vail, then the ominous silence.
 The two ladies were found the next day about half mile from the town. Saturday evening the body of little Clyde Zeek was found Sunday morn ing Mir. Ashburu's little girl was recov. eren [still two remain to be found). Not 8 yestage of the Zeek residence is left.
 Several narrow escapes are to be chronicled. A large building known locally as the Hide House" had stored in it about forty ton of bsled hay. was lifted bodily and dsshed against Wells-Fargo's office, crushing that building out of all semblsuce. Mir. Webster's house wss flooded and filled with ice (hsilO to the depth of four feet; the family had a narrow escape; so sudden waa the rush of water that Mrs. Christesot and family had 10 be drawn out of their house with ropes.
 The most pathetic scene witnessed among the living was that of Mrs. c. W. Bryan who had tied her babe to herself so that they might net be seps- rated even in death, ss she expected every moment for her house to be carried away, but it was providentislly saved. -.
 The funeral of Mrs Ashburn and Mrs. Zeek took place at half-past eleven Saturday from the hall (.he largest building in town), Rev. D. Roberts officisted. The hall was filled with sympathizing friends.
 Searching parties are out from early morning until dark trying to recover the remaining bodies.
 The heartfelt sympathy of the whole town is with :he bereaved husbsn ds.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
Do HOsa Aver.

Here are some of the questions whicl a new Insurance company requires [, bs answered satisfactorily, and th, public will agree that there is nor, res.on for them than for many of tin, old queries:
 "Do you Gide bieycle' Single ol tsnhemr
 Do you eat: (s) Hotcakes: (bJ Ia males? Co Mince pie? (d) Welch rare, bits? Co Raw onions:
 Do you swallow grape seels!
 Do you drink any mixed drinksT Do you ever sleep in folding bed Do you smoke: (a) Cigarstsess (b, Nickel cigsrs1
 Have you a mother-in-law?
 Did you ever attempt suicide2"
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
THE FLOOD AT BENSON.
Description of it's Awfulness
 bv OOur Correspondent.
BENSON, October ?, 1896.

pESsoNy Octobtf z, loSO.
 ED PRosPEcToR An impressive warning came yesterday to the people of Benson which most vlvidly and forcibly reminded us that in ,h" "ni '-t of life we are in dssth." Those who witnessed the storm yesterday say they can never more doubt the thco- logical idea oi an ancient deluge. Houses fiosted away like toys upon the deep.
 The stor n came about l2 i, the Gay. Many describe the water spout as twisting and writhjng like a snake, until finally it burst upon the little village with such terrible force that it was almost swept from the face of the earth. The derot of the s. P. Go. is almost demolished and Wells, Fargo < Co.'s express office is a total wreck. Business houses are filled with mud and hail to the depth of from one to three feet. People stsding on the up- stairs balcony of the Grand Central Hotel were watching those who were on the plsform of the depot and could see them only when flashes of light ming came, the storm cloud was co dense.
 Two Of our most esteemed citizens, MT. Ashburn and MT. Zeek, each now mourn the loss Of wife and babies. Mrs. Ashburn and two babies were visiting Mrs. Zeek when the storm. came and, ~i!hon. g moments warn ing or any human aid, were all six swept down with the food. The bod ies of Mrs. Ashburn and Mrs. Zeek have been recovered by the ssrschihg party, but the four children are all missing.
 No trains reached Benson from any direction last night or today and it is reported that miles of track each way have been washed away, and DO trains can possibly reach Benson until Mon. day.
 Wreckipg trains are in Benson and everything is being done that can be to clear things up.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

The opening up of marble deposit. in Cochiss County gives further evi. dence of the extent and variety of the wonderful deposits Of valuable stone in this Territory. The quarries, it is said. can be opened up to any extent, so that stones of almost any dimens- ions can te taken out, and on this ae- count the deposits may prove of great Salns as means of securing large pillars, while the general run is ad- apted to ell decorative .uses to which marble or onyx can be put.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

People who are stuck on California and its climate make all sorts of claims for it, telling how the flowers are blooming, the fruit growing, the weather being beautiful, and all that sort of thing, and of course these boosters often induce people to go there just by their talk and assertions. A lady who returned several days since from Los Angeles says the weather there Is not to be compared to that of Tombstone. The fogs are heavy and miserable, and in every way the cli- mate is inferior 10 this.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
FIRST QUARREL.
A SDOonev Couples First Dis
 agreement

MT. and Mrs. Loveley had their frs, quarrel yesterday morning. The cof- fee was cold, the toast burned and breakfast 60 late that Mir. Loveiey couli not possibly reach his office en time. He grumbled, che cried and threatened to 20 righ. home to mamma. Then he swore and siam med the bedroom door.
 Being their first quarrel Mrs. Love- ley was sure her husband has gone in- to that bedroom with 10 purpose in view except:O end the existence she had rendered miserable with cold coi- fee, burned toast and tears. As . matter of fact Mir. Loveley had merely retired to brush his teeth. When Mrs. Loveley slipped into the room with thoughts of seizing her husbands . revolver and turning its muzlie against her own bosom she saw him bending over the marbel basin. There was crimson spstters all overit and there wss e smear of crimson across his face. Mrs. Love'ey uttered piercing shriek and dashed into the street screaming:
 Help, help. My husband has cut bic throat Oh, dear, what shall I do. Go for doctor, somebody Oh, why did we quarrsl?"
 The Deighbors dashed into the ionse and found Mr. Loseley wiping he red tooth powder cff his ehops, -Ex.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

An old, well-tried remedy. Are Winslow's Soothing Syrup has tAAn used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teeth ing. with perfect success. 1t soothes the ch,ld, soitens the gums, allsys all pain. cures wind collie, and is the bee. remedy for diarrhoes. l. is pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggist ID every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a bottles Its value is incslcu- lsble. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win slows Soothing Syrup. and take no other kind.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Some insufferable econndrel in Tombstone is amusing himself with the wanton poisoning of valuable dogs probably in emulation of a similarly minded creature who recently Operst- cd in this vicinity.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

The Kindergarten feature in,rc- ducsd into the primary department of the Tombstone public school by Mics Padfeld Is decidediy a move in the right direction. and we are sure it will meet the hesrty approval of psrents who have children of tender age.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Mrs. s. A. Kell, of Pomona, Cal, had the bad luck 10 sprain her ankle. "l tried several liniments," she says, "but was not cured until used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. That remedy cured me and take pleasure recommending it and esufying to it's ficacy." This med icineis talsoof great value for rheumatism, lame back, pains, in the chest, pleurisy and all deep-seated and muscular pains. For sale by Druggis
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Last August while working in the har vest field became overloaded, was sud. denly attacked with cramps and was nearly dead. Mir. Cummings, the drug gist, gave me dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy which completely relieved me. now keep bottle of the remedy handy. 4. NJ. BUNNELL, Centerville, Wash. For sale by Druggists.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Editor Upton of the Bisbee Demo- crat is over from the Copper camp and is nursing his political boomlet. We believe he has lssdpipe einch on the Probate Judge nomination tomorrow.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Miss Lulu Howe returned today from her vacation east 10 again s. sums her duties as teacher Of the Fair bank school. Mics Howe was among the delayed passengers on t.Ie s. P. becsase of the wsshout.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

|. R. Monk, the present receiver of the land office at Tucson, was an in . coming passenger today and is being greeted by his numerous friends. The Judge takes . friendly interest in Cochise politics and tomorrow will be on hand st the convention.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
HOTEl. ARRIVALS

COCHI5R E. W. Land, Stone House.
 SAN IosE. E. K. Monk, Tucson.
 IALACE. Henry Pyatt, Ranch.
 ARLINGTON NJ. Jereslsm, Los Angeles. s. A. D. Upton, Bisbee. H. c. Murray, Hot Springs.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

May the best man win" does not apply to the wedding. In suca e case the "bess man" is not in it with the other fellow.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Tomorrow the Democratic clans will gather and place ticket in the field. Several of the politicisl warriors have already arrived and things will doubt lees be exciting.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
Council Resolution.

The follewigresolution was adopted by the City Council at its last regular session:
 Resolved By the Common Council of the City of Tomb ston. that for the years 1897 md 1868 the salary of Chief of Police, to be elected at the coming election,is hereby fixed at $50 per month, and this shall be full compensation for all services rendered the city by said chief of police.
 P.B. WARNEKROS. Mayor. D. K, WARDwELL,
 Clerk.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

THELsdiss Aid Society of the M. E. church will meet tomorrow Tuesday A2 2. m. at the residence of Mrs. E. Sydow.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

The business meeting Of Epworth League will meet at the M. E. Church tomorrow evening at : 30 o'clock.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Dick Vincent returned from Bisbee where be has been on attendance at the Pepulist convention.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

If schilling's tea advertise ments are true. you can get the best o. teas for . snail price.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

The Board of supervisors meet this afternoon Chairman Williams arriving on the noon coach.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
COlOred teas

are flooding the country. do- Ing harm wherever they 20. Do you know that over 90 per cent of Japan tea in this country. except Schillinss Bsyt, is colored d? Do you want such tea sold to you and to your family and to your friends? {?
 Why do you drink it?
 One way to stop colored tea IS to demand that Con- gress strongly legislate against 1t.
 Another way is to use noth- ing but pure tea. SehtILtngs Best money-back tea-at your grocer's.
 .SehiGiing's B<stcofFee, soda, baking. powder, spices, and aavoring extracts ore also good in their way-and money backed.
 sd SeAi!lInS c C0mpasr .Sas E,aneises
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Three days eastern and v estern mail arrived today.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

MIa 'One cent . SaseA AZ sI! Ss.v1,s,1S dS
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Dr. Gaf, Benson-Physician and surgeon. u
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

ally except Sunday. Pacific time.
 l. ]. FREY General Manager. A. NAUGLE. |. H. ALBRIGHT. Assistv General Manager. Train Master
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

The Worlds Eair Tests showed no baking powder So pure or so gseaf In Iesv eniag power es fhs Roysf
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05
LOCAL NOTES,

Silver is quoted at 65
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

Hst.l Ramona, Los Aasal.s. sos up..
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-05

MARICoPA & PHOENIX R. R.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09

The republicans who think their party
can elect yellow dog president this year
have become so numerous that they are
creating much fear among the more as
tute leaders Of the party who have sense
and observation enough to know that
whenever party gets to the yellow dog
stage it has arrived at the point where it
cannot elect anybody, because it is sure
to do indscreet things that will cause the
people to repudiate it. Chauncey Depew
evidently realizes the situation, for in
recent interview he threw out the follow
ing, which is significant: New York
is still pivotal state; the uncertainties
of her majorities and the large number of
votes she has in the electoral college make
her So. The republican party will be
blind TO the lessons of experience If it
believes that its wonderful successes in
the last two years mean that it can carry
the country with any candidate. New
issues arise or there are divisions upon
old ones-like the currency-which makes
the largest factor in a presidential cleo
ton, still, as always, the state OF New
York
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
The Great American city.

The bill establishing the city OF Greater
New York passed the Assembly at Al
bany on March 26, by 81 to Sc; 1t had
previously passed the Senate by an equal
ly large majority. Before it goes to the
governor it must be approved by the
mayors of New York, Brooklyn and
Long Island City; but veto by one Of
these mayors may be overridden by a
vote of the legislature. Thus, If the bill
I've sent back to Albany without the assent
Of Mayor Wurster of Brooklyn, as is ex-
pected, it will be passed over the veto,
and will reach Governor Morton, who is
pledged to sign it.
The bill wipes out three entire coun-
ties and merges them with parts OF others
into one big city, with population Of
about 1885, 900, and an area OF $40 square
miles. 1t will be the second largest city
in the world, being only surpassed by
London, which contains population of
about 100000 people, inhabiting a
metropolitan and city police district
whose area is 1888 square miles. 1t is
said that there is city in China on the
confluence OF three rivers which contains
even larger population; but the &C.
counts Of the Chinese city need confirma-
tion
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
National Bankruptcy RilI.

The U. S. senate committee on judiciary
decided on favorable report upon the
voluntary bankruptcy bill which will be
reported to the senate on Monday, the
18th inst. As agreed upon by the com.
miitee, it provides that any debtor owing
5000 or more may make voluntary as
signment before any competent authority
Of all his property except that exempt
under the law, for the benefit OF his cred
itors equally. He is required to file full
list of all his property, exempt or unex-
empt, and OF his creditors. 1t allows
preference only to debts due TO the United
States, or any state or territory, to ser
wants or laborers for services performed
within a year, and to liens or incum-
brances on homesteads to the extent OF
81 900. The debtor is allowed TO file
a petition in the United States district
court four months after making his as
signment, asking to be discharged from
his debts, which the court is authorized
to grant, after due proceedings for the
protection of creditors and the observance
OF the laws. Especial provision is made
to the effect that this discharge shall not
involve any debt which may have been
created in consequence of defalcation as
a public officer or as guardian or trustee,
or while acting in any judiciary chRrac-
ter. The law is to remain in force for two
years only. The district courts are made
bankruptcy courts for the purpose of car.
ing the law into effect.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
Refund 30 Deser, Land Easrymen.

Desert land entrymen within the limits
OF the Northern Pacific Railroad grant,
who do not desire to perfect their entries,
because of the present improbability Of
getting any water by means of irrigating
bitches or artesian wells to cultivate such
land, now stand a good show to get back
not only the excess Of % cents per acre,
which the commissioner OF the general
land Office states the local land Office err
roneously charged the entrymen at the
time OF filing, but also the whole amount
paid, so cents an acre.
A case has recently been decided where
final proof and payment has been made
amounting to $3.50 an ACRE. The court
of claims gave judgment in that case
for LIS an acre, but the supreme court
reversed the decision, holding that the
desert land law did not apply to lands
within the limits of railroad grant. II
naturally results from this decision, al-
though test case upon this particular
point has not yet been made, that all en-
tries under the desert land act, within the
limit of railroad land grant, were erron-
eouslv allowed, and that where the final
proof and payment was not made the en-
trymen are entitled to the payment Of the
amount they had paid uhdur the act Of
June 16, 1880.
Mr.. James M. Gilbert OF North Yaki-
ma, was one OF those who paid 80 cents
acre, 'and his attorneys Immediately
brought suit in the court Ct claims for a
rebate OF 25 cents an acre. For this
amount a judgement was obtained, but
since the decision of the supreme court
referred to above, his attorneys have de-
cided to amend their petition and ask for
the whole amount, and this they have
now done. In their opinion there is no
need of any further legislation, and that
the entire entryfee of so cents an acre
can be obtained.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
state Geoles,.. Appointed.

One OF the most important items of
news that has happened at the Universe
ty OF Washington for some time was the
appointment during the past week OF
Prof. Harry Landes as state geologist.
This is position that was created early
in the states career; but the Office was
grossly misused, and the legislature and
the state officers promptly abandoned all
support, so that the Office became sort
of dead letter. As soon as the depart
ment of geology and mineralogy was or
ganized in the university, an effort was
made to secure the appointment of the
professor in charge of that department as
state geolegist without salary or any ex-
pense to the state. Governor McGraw,
realizing the growing Importance of the
mining interests of the state, promptly
availed himself of the opportunity to &C.
complish good for those interests, while
he could do SO without increasing the ex-
penses of the state. Though there is no
money to be spent or handled, Prof.
Landes had to give SIC, 900 bond as re-
quired by the original act. The professor
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
SUB-HEAD STORYB77ES'
Northern Pacific Preparing 10 GiIe Low
Rates 10 the Coast.
APPOINTMENT OF 4 STATE GEOLOGIST
Money 60 HBc Returned en Upper.
fected Desert Land Ensries-views
on she Hop Oasieok-many state
Elections This Year.

As result Of conferences now being
held by the managers Of the transconti-
mental railroads II is believed that the
Northern Pacific, the Great Northern, the
o. K. & N. and the Burlington will soon
announce schedule of passenger rates
unparalleled in the history of western
railroading. II is limited that the roads
propose blanket tourist rate of $40 from
st. Paul to the coast, this rate 10 be
charged regardless Of whether the pas
senger stops in the Dskotss or goes
through to tidewater. It is said that
similar reductions will be made in other
grades of transportation.
Railroad men say that this action will
be Of an experimental nature, and that
the managers will have string attached,
so that il the change does not bear out
their expectations, the old rates can be
restored. With this in view, the special
rate will be limited In time.
The blanket rate" method of carrying
passengers TO the coast was tried on the
Northern Pacific in the early sos, when
the road was first opened to through BUSH
ness. and at that time 1t was a source OF
considerable complaint from the interior
towns and sections. 1t was said then
that the rule was that passengers, want.
ing the full measure OF their ticket, rode on
to the coast, and that section was de-
veloped to the detriment of the interior.
The new schedule on the transconti-
mental roads will put the management
to considerable additional cost OF opera
ton. 1t is said that the proposed change
on the Northern Pacific will require 81
additional locomotives. 1t is closely es-
timated that it costs s25 day to run a
locomotive, so there would be an increas-
ed expense OF $500 daily.
The transcontinental association is also
preparing to announce another important
change in freight rates to the coast. 1t is
believed that this advance will amount to
about 10 per cent to the terminals.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
The Hop Outlook.

Ukiah Republican Press: The Press
has received communication from Hem
ry f. Fox Of New York regarding the hop
outlook for the present year. Mr.. Fox
has taken the pains to investigate the
existing surplus aud the probable yield
for the ensuing year and has arrived at
the conclusion that hop growers antici-
pate no revenue for 1896. He asserts that
less talk and more blowing is the remedy
needed. According to the conservative
estimate made by Mr.. Fox there were
fully COG, 900 bales raised in the United
States during the past two years. The
consumption for the seasons Of 1S94-5
and 1856 ION the basis OF three-quarters
of pound per barrel) is only 278,373
bales. This is predicting that the beer
sales will reach total Of 50 100000 bar
rels this season. The surplus of exports
over imports for the same period, at a lib
eral estimate, will not exceed 125 900
bales, which makes the total requirements
for the two years about 400 900 bales and
gives net surplus of 100000 bales at
the end OF the period. In other words,
hop-growers might all go out Of the BUSH
ness for year without any danger of a
beer famine, as 1t is evident that brewers
will carry full years surplus into next
season. British brewers are also heavily
overstocked, 30 that our exports are likely
to be less than usual next season. II is
accordingly plain that our production
must be decreased great deal more than
20 per cent. to put the industry on pay
ing basis again.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-04-09
sseei-Coated Bullets.

Steel-coated rife bullets for the new
magazine guns cause very little pain,
says DIR. Delorme, surgeon-in-chief of the
French army. During the riots at -Four
mics one man was wounded so badly as
to be paralyzed, but did not suspect that
he had been shot until he saw blood
stains OH his clothing; one, shot through
the leg, only felt slight shiver; another
shot through the arm, felt his elbow
twitch and closed his fist mechanically.
At short range, 100 to $50 yards, the bull
let's are apt to explode aud to do serious
mischief.