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Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Statehood for New
 Mexico and Arizona

We do not understand why our neighbors in New Mexico and Arizona should deem it necessary to continue a cam paign for statehood. T h 9 claims of these territories for admission to the Union are so manifestly right and just that there should be no op- position in congress to their election into states, as there is none in the country at large.
 Further, about everybody who has a voice in the mat ter seems to be pledged to statehood. Since the serious breach between the president and congress has occurred, it is barely possible that con sress may postpone the mat ter until Mir. Roosevelt's term of office expires, as he has expressed himself as ardently in favor of their admission. That the territories will be ad- mited to the Union as states at an early day seems to The Times to be assured.
 The failure Of congress to do this would be a gross dis regard to every principle of justice. The anxiety of the citizens of the territories is natural and doubtless will continue until the act is pass. ed. Congress is not justified whatever may be its grievance against the president, in fur ther postponing the matter and We believe We voice the sentiment of the citizens Of all states when We say it should not and We hope will not Fl Paso Times.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
VITAL STATISTICS
Medical Society Urges Passage of a Law Enforcing Registration of
 Births and Deaths.

Among the many bills that the leg islatuse, which convepes January F, will be asked to pass will be one en. enforcing regular reports of bn tins, contagious diseases and deaths
 At the special meeting of the Mari cops Medical society last night. at which Dr. E $ Godfrey, territorial health officer, was present, Mrs J NJ Swetnam, J w Thomas and w c Ellis were appointed to draft the vital sta. tistIcs measure.
 At the meeting Dr. Godfrey pointed cut the need of co-operstion among all the physicians in the fight that must be made against contsgion anu contagious diseases. He pointed out several defects in the present laws.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
0oings in the
 District Court

Bsil-Heinmsn Go vs B H Behrends. appeal from justice court. Parties to suit waive jury trial and after evidence was submitted judgment was given to plaintiff on pleadings.
 NJ Medigovich vs B H Behrends, appeal from justice court, jury waived and case submitted on ple4dings. Judgment for plaintiff.
 All trial jurors were excused until January 4. 1909, at 9 o'clock m.
 K Cummings vs H Clifford ct al. quite title to mines in the Dos Csbezas district, jury trial waived. Allen R English sppears-for plaintiff and F Nj Hartman for defendants Case on trial this afternoon.
 Berghsm vs Berghsm. divorce-csse continued from last week was com- pleted today and decyee of divorce granted.
 At the opening of the district cour, this morning the trial jurors answered roll call. As the psrsies to cases se, for this week waived jury trials, ths jurors were excused until after ths holidays.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Buy Your Xmas
 Gifts at Home

The stocks displayed by local mer- chants are assuring to the Tombstone people that they will not be compelled to send ou; of town for their pur- chases.
 Out of town buying is a practice that should be discouraged.
 THE PRosPEcroR would again call attention to the advisab,lity of early shopping for the holidays It must be admitted that the advantage to the shopper is just as great ss it is to the dealer.
 The dealers avoid the confusing rush that always comes during the last hours; and the purchaser has more time and 6 greater diversity of selection.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Christmas Dinner
 At The National

To those of Epicurian taste, and who can enjoy good eating the menu of the Christmas dinner to be served
 at the National Restaurant on that
 day will appeal with irresistible force.
 Manager Kreuder has left nothing
 undone to make this dinner one of
 the most memorable in Tom bstone gsstronomy and feels confident that it will surpass anything in that line has eyer been offered in this city be fore.
 The chef of the National, MT. Lewis de Castro Bsumsn, who compiled the menu and will supervise its produc- tion, was chef at the Waite House during Clevelsnd's first administra tion and has filled the same position in a number of hotels famous for there excellent cuisine, in the large cities of the north. He is thorough master of his art, and the public may rest l assured that the Christmas dinner pro- iuced under his direction will not be surpassed by that of any hostelry in the Southwest.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Tenderfoot's impress
 sions of Tombstone

Hal Durham Hughes, Tempe youth of l5 years, who visited his friend Leslie Wilcox. here A month since has written his impressions of Tomb stone to the Columbia, :. C., State. The article is quite lengthy and shows that the youthful contributor is quite oh-ervsnt. His first impression ol the Schieffeiin monument was that ir was flight house, but he gives a fai!ly accurate history of the impos- ing burial place of Tombstone's dis coverer. The cages at the big mines are designated as "eieyators." His experience with a Spanish bayonet'' left him the sharp impression that it is one of the vegetable sights of the district. Master Hughes also noted that Tombstone WAS the home of the Epitsph.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

Suit 5363, judgment; Ella Weeks Dr, Arthur Weeks, CT; snnulment of marriage.
 Suit 5535. judgment; Fred Lindner, Dr, Thomas Sullivan, Or; $l9l. .0s. in terest and costs and attorneys fees. Transcript from justice court.
 Suit 54l6, judgment; Msgdalone Ontiveras Dr, and Daniel Ontiverss CT; divorce.
 Suit 152l filed; Pedro Banchi vs Joe Bignon; action for debt in sum of S27l6 and costs.
 Suit 4504, judgment; Albert lief. fern and Heffern Mg Co. Dr, Thomas Zsmbsrelon, CT: collection of judg- meLt of Jan 9, 1908 and sale of 55 ,555 shares of stock Of the defendant com- pany.
 PROBATE COURT.
 Estate William A Thompson; NJ E Kinchsls appointed administrator. Estate Thomas H Sabin; final ac- count snd petition of distribution. Estate Eichs minors; petitions of Robert B Sims for guardianship; hear ing Dec g.
 Estate c L D.-:s; sns! discharge ot administrator.
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The National
 Restaurant
CHAS. KRtUDtR, Mgr. MENU

Essence of Chicken PAmbassstrice Canape's 8 Ia Gastronome Gusymas Snapper a Ia Circassienne Boiled OK Tongue Sauce Chibolata Roast Prime Beef au jus. Sucking Pig with Grenadine of
 Oranges Roast Young Turkey, Chestnut Dress ing and Cranberry Sauce Oyster Pstties a Ia Zingara Salpicon of Turkey Livers with Mu.b- rooms Pork Tenderloin en Casserole A Ia
 Financlere
 Mashed Potatoes
 Baked Sweet Potstoes Asparagus en Brsnche Preach Peas Green Apple Pie Mince Pie English Plum Pudding Brandy Sauce Roman Punch 8 la Cardinsle
 Cafe Noire Fruit N,,s
 Christmas Cake
 Cheese and Crackers
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Kangaroo Court
 Will Hold Election

An exciting election contest is on at the county jail today. The Kangaroo Court has called special election to name new sheriff as ad- ministrating official of that august court. the regular term of the present incumbent having expired. There are three candidate for the position, and the IF inmates are enjoying an ex- citing campaign. The penalty for it, legal voting in the jail is 72 hours iu leg irons. Political speeches have been made by each candidate and an election will decide who is the favorite.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Capt. Chas. Hartley
 Suicides by Drowning

A Phoenix dispatch says: A min-
 ing man who came in from Ehren berg
 last night brought the news of the suicide of Captain Charles Hartley,
 by drowning in the Colorado river,
 Tuesday night. as the eliminating in- cidens in a disappearing romance.
 Hartley went to bluff overlooking the river and at the foot of which was seething whirlpool and jumped into the water. A number of Ind ans nearby thought at first that he had fallen in accidentally but the knowl- edge O; his worries later made public and a close study of the ietli Is con- Vinced those at the river that it was deliberate suicide. The Indians al once entered a boat and padded around the whirlpool to ze the man when he came up, bu: his body has never risen, so far as known, and it is believed he had weighted himself with something before jumping in. The riser was considerably higher than normal, owing to the recent rams and at that point was entirely too danger ous to warrant an investigation by swimming or diving, the whirlpool being perhaps twenty feet deep.
 Captain Hsrtley's home was Tn Pas. adena. He wac & skillful topograph- ical engineer, once surveyed the town of North Pasadena and until recently was employed by the Santa Fe railway l in kingman and vicinity Lately he l has been doing typographical work in the vicinity Of Parker and other west ern Arizona camps. He was infatu- sted with Mrs Grace Gantzer, a wealthy widow of that city whose husband, a baker, was drowned in the Colorado liver at Yuma @ few years ago. For ome reason the widow did not re- pond fsvorably U his suit and he committed suicide.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Railroad Connections
 for CourtIand Certain

From all accounts Courtlsnd, Lead
 vile and Gleeson will have railroad connections within the next four
 months. The E. P. X s. W. will b1ild a direct line from Douglas to Court land and have already begun active preparations to start the work of build ing.
 It is also by no means uncertain that the $. r. Go. will build paralell line from their Pearce connection via. Courtland to Douglas, also tapping Bisoee enroute.
 Thus it would appear that the rivalry existing between the two big roads will take form in competing lines and branches that at least will be benehcial to Cochise county since the stage of action is centered here.
 It has been known for a long time that the g. P. contemplated extend- ing their line from Pearce to Nsco or Douglas. The move of the E. P < $. W. interests to put line along the Sulphur Spring valley to CourtIand, tapping 6 rich mineral section, not only affords 6 valuable feeder to the system, but holds a coveted right of. way.
 Color is lent the belief that a clash has been precipitated between the gigantic railroad companies in the fact that the new line from Courtland will be over 36 miles in length. while connection with the same system could be made within l4 miles at Tombstone.
 By building the line down the val ley and being the first along the pro- posed route, the new allied road of the E. P. 4 S.W. not only steals . march on the s. P. but the strategic move is blow to the plans of their | rival.
 During all this time Courtland, Lead vile and Gleeson. are immeashr. sbly pleased at the prospects of at east one railroad within few months md a probability of another compet- ng line at no distant date.
 The outlook sugurs well for the new amps in the Turquoise district.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Will Survey for the
 New Road al Once

The survey fer the new railroad tC be built at once from Douglas to Courtland, announced yesterday, is now well under way. Three survey. ing parties are in the field; two of them are surveying lines north from Douglas and the other has started south of Courtland.
 The International-American says that this morning several loads of stakes and supplies were hauled to the surveying camps which have been made four miles north of Doug las.
 Just where the junction will be made with the Southwestern cannot be stated definitely until the surveyors have found the best line to follow up the valley. There ;s a general sup position that the new road wou Id probably connect just west of the Southwestern depot, probably it might De as lar west as the C. X A. smelter, whirh would avoid any right oi way complications in bringing line through the addition to the city of Douglas.
 A man we'll posted in railroad sur veying stated this morning that the surveyors should easily make the pre- iiminary survey for the road 10 Court land in three weeks and it is likely that the graders will be put to work inside Of month, as this work may begin as soon as the location survey work is started.
 The completion of the road may be confidently expected not later ths n | June first, according to reliabl. in- formation
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Arizona Marksman
 Wins Indoor Meet

The annual indoor rifle champion. ship meet 1f the Urban Academy was he!G yesterday afternoon under the n' c.es "f the National Rifle associa- tioI and w.s won by Edward Mckay oi Douglas, Arizona, says the Los An geles Examiner. Alonzo Giroux Of Los Angeles was second with & score of 5S. Douglas Stahl of Los Angeles was third with score of 48, and John Cox of Detroit finished fourth with a score oi 40.
 The meet was held on a fifty foot range and 22-caliber rifles were used
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Christmas Trees at
 The Various Churches

Last evening Christmas tree festiv. ities were had at the Congregations church for the Sunday school children and it is needless to say that a merry time was enjoyed by all present. To- night Santa Claus will be at the NH church and the Sunday school chil- dren of that denomination will he made hapsy. 4 Christmas tree was also provided at the Catholic church today for the happy youngsters belong ing to that denomination and tonight midnight mass will be observed at I2 o'clock.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
TERRITORIAL ITEMS OF ik-
 TEReST CONDENSED.

The republicans of Prescott have nominated the following ticket to be voted for in the coming municipal election: Mayor, Charles T Joslin; councilmen, los Roberts and Harry w Heap; chief of police, Thos. F. Mclaughlin; treasurer, Chas F. Gen try; assessor, II NJ Maus recorder, II q Coykendall,
 Tn dispatch from Benson, the sale of the Anderson.Apache mine to Epes Randolph, acting for other parties, is reported, According to the dispatch, the principal stockholders will go to Benson to make the transfer of the property, and the new owners will at once begin work upon it.
 As usual at this time of year, the postoffice is one of the busiest places to be found within the city, with its lines of waiting humanity at the sev- eral windows.
 Capt. Burton Mossman, who orean- ized the Arizona ranger service spent Sunday in the city on his way from Csnanea to Ksnsss City. Capt. Moss- man, who is we'll known in this city associated with Col. Greene in the cattle business in Montana Star.
 The Colorado river at Yuma regis. tered 27.5 feet last Saturday, showing q rise of about eight feet Sunday night there was further rise to 2S 5. Some ,imid people were fearful that the levee would not stand the pressure of another rise coming from the Grand canyon and the l. tile Colorado. The Yuma Sun says their fears are ground less.
 The Little Colorado river was on the rampage during the storm last week, Near Winslow the Santa Fe , pump house aud two bents of the rail road bridge were carried away. Nearly sll the streams were out of their banks. The sn vial on the noun tains was heavy.
 Last Sunday morning the lodging house occupied by the employees of the Hotel Morenci in the mining camp Of that name was destroyed by fire, the origin of which is unknown. The roomsrs lost most of their personal effects, and the building, owned by the Detroit Copper compsny was totally destroyed.
 Settlers from distant states are buy ing land and filing on homesteads in the vicinity df Duncan on the Gila river in Graham county, rich agri- cultural section.
 The guns which were confiscated from the Douglas city officials who strayed across the line after a trip to San Bernardino and proceeded to shoot at some of President Diaz's ducks, have been returned by order of the Sonora state authorities.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
SOUTHLAND CULLINGS
Courtlsnd, Dec. 24.

Courtlsnd, Dec. 24. A big party of surveyors in the in terest of the E. P & w railroad ar. rived in Courtland On Tuesday morn- ing.
 A petition for new jail and for a post office are being circulated. Ground Is being cleared for bank building.
 A little company met to sing Christ mas songs and hear little Christmas talk, 70 that the first Christmes time in Courtlsnd was cot forgotten. Santa Claus will do the rest. xxx.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
From Thursdays Daily.

Merry Xmas.
 The Christmas dance to be given by the local orchestra will be held at Gage Hall tonight. A pleasant time is anticipated.
 Alter the first oi January, 1909, the International American will be en- larged to an eight page and the name will be changed to ''Douglas Daily Tn. ternational.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
ADVERTISED LETTERS
Unca He'd al the Tombstone Postofflce
 For the Past Week

The following IS a list Of letters -'- manning in the general delivery at the Tombstone postofhce for the wees ending December I2. 1908 Adams Thomas . Cowery Jim Erna.- Ntrgelc Para Ramon Salinas Liandro Spaglin Bud When calling tor above letters, say advertised" giving date of sdver- tisemept.
 FRANCIS D. CRABLE,
 Postmaster.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Commissioner Pickett
 Sells Mining Property

Col. H. L. Pickett, as commissioner. today sold the property of the Vermont < Arizona Mining Company to satisfy Judgment of S24.69O. The property was purchased by J. A. Collier, who, it is believed, represents the Eastern hcpd holders.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

At Phoenix, after demurrers to the indictments had been overruled, Fen $ Hildreth entered pleas of not guilty in the federal court to two charges of embedding $5D while receiver of the land office at Phoenix. Hildreth's $ trini was set for March l next.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27
Return to Tombstone
 For the Holidays

Among the rombstonItes who ar rivet today from Tempe, Tucson and other points to spend Xmas here were noted the Misses Josie Critchlsy, Julia Axtell, Nina HarvesOn and Georgia Wilcox from Tempe, Fletcher Doan from Tucson, Walter Melgren from Pearce. Slime Gsllen and daughter from Paradise, C Muson from Douglas and Sam Barrow from Roswell, Y. NJ.
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For an lmpa,red Appetite

To improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion try 6 few doses Of ChamberIsin's Stomach and Liver Tablets. MT. J. H. Seitz, oi Detroit, Mich, says: "They restored my appetite when impaired, relieved me of a blosted feeling and caused c pleasant and satisfactory movement Of the bowels. Price 25 ceptA. Sam. p'esfree. All druggists.
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Gladstone now the bells are ringing, Joyous hearts are praises singing; Vosaries before the shrine
 Bless she day Of birth divine.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

George E Hemphill to A J McDermott, mor- tgage on Douglas prop erSy .-.-....-- --...
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RECORDS OF
 C0CHISE COUNTY
instruments Filled With the County
 Recorder

Recorder Benson Lodge, No ,, Knights oi Pytbias, to Josephine Shillism and WIllism Shillism, Ben. son property. =. J G Ewell to A R Hilyer property in Kline and Ewell's add ition te city Oi Douglas . l06 " Kline ct ux to A k Hilyer, property Tn Kline and Ewell's ad- dition to the city of Douglas s....... iUO Q.
 DEEDS Augusta R Burke to Emil Marks, an undivided ] in the Strum and Irene mining claims situated in the Warren mining uletfict. --.....-.,-. Z-l The Provident Mutual Building and Loan as sociation to Thomas Maddern, Bisbee prop eFty .......... ..---.!. 4lO ..
 MORTGAGES Carlos Rivera sto W F. schwamm, mortgage on property in the Queen addition to city of Douglas . 5i0 Albert Edward Hnrs. 10 John Nelson, mortgage on cement block out III ttO ] r Wish to Frederick T Wright, mortgage on Douglas property. ... llS =. \ c Rascom and Sam W Fisher to Vim Holmes mortgage on the Lulu and Asia mining claims situated Tn the Fur qnoise mining dis tIlCt 0UU .. A V Lewis ct u1 to WE Harrison company, mortgage on property Tn the Johnson sddi- ton to the city of Bis bee. lIJ0 ..
 DEED Harry L Grenard ct ux to sse Yoakum, property in the War rcn tOwnsite. 10
 TRUST DEED The Provident Mutual Building and Loan association to George F Hemphill, releases trust deed on Douglas property -...-. SUI ..
 c. DEED John \ Erickson ct ux to Charles ClasOn, lot on Morning Star claim situated iu the Warren cIstrict. t.-. 10 .
 CHATTIE MORTGAGE W VMcCarty to William COwan, mortgage on l2j head of cattle and ID horses ....... 200
 R. E. MORTGAGE. Asa T Hoy ct ux to the Cochise Building and Loan association, mor- tgage on Bisbee prop tItS 5SUU Julius Weiigehausen ct ux to Ellen R Epps, mortgage on Douglas property. y.. 1900 .. Buy Your Xmas 1
 Gifts at Home
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

NJ K Cummings vs H J Clifford ct al, quiet title, judgment entered in favor ofdefendsnt,
 H Jack vs Matilda Cobbe plaintiff granted time to amend complaint and on application of defendant case was continued to Dec. 2s.
 Leece vs Leece, divorce; eviden,s @ heard and decree granted.
 Penberthy vs Penberthy; decree of divorce granted.
 In the Kreuder matter and spplics. tion for discharge, the hearing was continued to Dec. 2S.
 DeLong vs Robert, case set for Dec 3lst.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

h court, decree of divorce was granted in the case of Tracy vs Tracy. The case of Crawford rs Crawford was continued to December 18th. Court adjourned until Saturday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

K. E.. MORTGAGE. Asa T Hoy ct ux to the Cochise Building and Loan association, mor- tgage on Bisbee prop erty -..... $500 .. Julius Weiigehausen ct ux to Elleu F Epps, mortgage on Douglas property ty... 1900 ..
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-12-27

Benson Lodge, No ], Knights of Pytbias, to Josephine Shillism and William slillism, Ben son property. .....
 J G Ewell to A R Hilyer property in Kline and Ewell's addition te city oi Douglas " Kline ct ux to A R Hilyer, property Tn Kline and Ewell's ad- dition to the city of Douglas ..........