Tombstone epitaph., 1899-05-07

The .treets i the town wac swept clean of several feet of dnst, snd ruhbi.h of various kinds by the wind an this deposit of years earned in the arms of Boress to the rugged heights of the Huachucss miles away.
 The angel of death visited tho home of Mir. snd Mrs. Wm. Humphrey S. l terday morning and chose ss His, | Emun., ;;.. Inird sldst Ssnghter of Mr. And Mr.. Humphr y. Mrs Humphrey. d.ath l.. . sad blow to her many friends. Her illness was of but four de . duration, @ disorder of the stOmsch being the cause of des'h. 1 Univ.rsal regret is exp'essed for the parenta in the taking of of one, who bv her kindness and noble oh .racter won the love oi all, and whose memory | will ever remain fresh with those who were numbered among her acquairt- ances.
 The membera of the Copper Green hand can certainly congratulate ihem- aelvss fsr having arranged and con ductpd ons of the mn.t brilliant social events sf the .-a.on in tre May Day ball. Fully 200 couple participated in the fsstivitiea ard ma"y beautiful gowns were noted. Each and every couple upon their arrival at the hall were presented with finwers, the lady receiving Q large corsage or hand bouquet and the gentleman 8 tasteful | nu,anier, all of which came from far away Californi. and nrriveh in a good state Of preservation just in time for the dance. The principsl features of the evening was the selection and crowninE of a May Qre-n, that choice falling to Miss Cora Gray, who re- ceived the highest number of votes in the ballsting. Mics Gray on being elected As queen was eo-ducted to the platform ani there crowned with a superb wreath of pure whit, rose bad| mingled with other rare flowers O' -imilar hue. The little lady wore her honors very b-coningly, and in every respect a feral queen. The Ccpper Queen hand furnished music the first part of the evening after which | large orchestra took charge. Refr-sh- mants were aerv d on the stage The
 flair wss one which will rem in iong n the memory of all who attended IA being one of the gsyest, most rillisnt and mos, enjoyable events of the season.
 | Men and teams are busy grading the streetin front of R. A. Grahan's new bull ing oa the ,ite Of the old o. K. corral. Sneh Improvement. are gr atlv needed in Bisbee. This town gaining e .iz and importance wh. n COW paths and burro trails .hon!d be r placed by :hs highway oi a modern town.
 The Bisbpe hand is doing iiself proud. By un,iring practice a degree of excellence has be- n reached seldom attsin' by bands in towns wh. re the number of thousands Of souls can bt counted on the fingers Of one hand. The sld shaft kruse Is occasionally 7 u.sd for practice purposes and the music awakens the echoes fer and wide, bringing to the minds eye the form. of elfs and fairies fitting hither and thithsr among the rocks on the mountain eide and dancing in fAnt ts.- 'i, giee to the etraine oi melody. 1 I'.sn ill wind that blows DO one good" This old SAW could be applied to the gale Of la.t Saturday and Sum day, for while it raised clouds of dust and tin cans; filled the air win hst- md cuss weri-; exposed the dainty ankle of the fair sex, 1t also sncreedei in removing the f'ul odors which haunt the hack doors Of the Maiu strest bu.ine-s hoa.es. fbe relief is but temporary, t'. true. but ere the .tench sgsin hecomes like unto that of . glue factory or l,mburger cheese foundry, noods will be the order of the day, and sweep the filth and corrup- ton down the gulch to be lsnd.d on 'hs front stoop of some unofendipg piasisno far below.