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Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
"MESCAL BUTTON"
4 New Dope" Among the Indians
 on Arizona's Reservations.

Uncle Sam is becoming excited over the weekly sprees of his Indian wa!d. in Arizona. Fearing that they giving themselves over to the slavery of the dope habit, he has set on foot an in vestigation of reports about their use of the "mescsl bu,ton,' so-called.
 Commissioner Leupp has teen ad- vised that its use is declared by the Indians to assist them in breaking away from whiskey drinking, but the question in the minds ofsome govern nent officials is whether the "mescal button" isn't poor substitute for whiskey.
 Whatever the ultimate effects of the so-called mescal, the Ipdiaas show that in It they have a sure cure for that blue feeling By the time they have swallowed few buttons they cannot think pessim;stic thought nor see an ugly thing. They can see the silver lining through the darkest cloud.
 The "mescal" as it is popularIy known. or the "peyote," to be mere correct, is full -hedged Indian deity. And in plotting his downfall the gov ernment official. are not only knock ing the underpinning of sn Indian religion, but are pitting their frsil strength against the might of god.
 The peyote has been a god for at least POO years in old Mexico. It nss been a god in Texas for 40 | ;ears at least The Phoenix Repub- ican.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
Now. Which Do You
 Prefer. Mr. Taxpayer :?

During twenty-seven years of county government, last year and this are the only years during which We have had a decent tax rate. The county is out of debt, and there is every prospect of a lower tax rate from year to year. The way the county seat removal proposition IS put uP to the voters is this: Do you prefer that your tax rate should be still further re- duced by allowing the county seat to remain where 1t is: or would you rather have your tax rate jumped up to the rate in old interest paying days with a S25O,00O bonded debt in order to accomodate a few real estate men and corpora tion lawyers in Bisbee?
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
WORK FOR ARIZONA
The United States Government Spend :
 ing s3,OO0.OOO in Territory.

The United States government is at the present time spending more than 8, ,0O0,OO0 in Arizona-the largest sum in proportion 10 our population that Is being spent in any state or ter ritory of the Union. The bulk of this money is being spent on the Laguna dam and the Roosevelt dam, two great irrigation projects. There is also at this time an appropriation granted for new Federal office building at Phoenix, Arizona, 10 COS: SlipO0O says the Tucson Citizen.
 Considering pc. capita, each Ari- zonsn is getting from the government more than twice what the citizens of the next most favored state or terri tory in the United States is getting. Why? For just this reason:-that s small group Of Arizona men has fought long and loy ally and consistently at ! Washington for the upbuilding of this territory and by hard and persistent effort has won from the government the splendid aid which has been given. And among this group of men the hardest fighter, the bravest advocate, the i1an who m committee room and
 among departments has done the
 most IS Marcus A. Smith, Arizona's tried and true Delegate to Congress ..
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
THEY ARE AT IT AGAIN.
 THIS TIME ON CIAWSON HILL

To those, who in their fever ish fear, expect to face dis aster at every turn Of life. and who arise every morning and walk forth expecting to find the Cochise County Court House, a hole in the ground, we must say, that the problem with which Bis b ee has "wrastled' for many months, of finding place to put a court house, W h ere the naughty cloudburst and re sultlng deluge could not carry its dismembered fragments to the mouth of Tombstone, can yon, has been solved.
 This is a sore confession, but 1t had as well be made now as later on.
 The site selected ls known as Clawson Heights, above Castle Rock, the attempt to reach which, would fade a rocky mountain goat or spread the palor of dismay over the of an Alpine guide. Still Bisbee is equal to all emergencies. She will first run tunnel from Tomb
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
The Court House Will
 Remain In Tombstone

The court house will not be removed from Tombstone to Bisbee today nor tomorrow nor any other day. ResOlu- tions by chambers of com . merce and boards of trade may have an imposing sound, but they can no more move county seats than they can af feet the stability of the hills around us, and even Bisbee will admit that they have not faith enough to accomplish that feat. For every claim that Bisbee can put forth for county seat honors, Tomb stone can offer two better ones. The founders of Co chise's government acted with rare foresight when they es- tablished the seat of govern ment here and their judgment will not be set aside at this late day at the bidding of an ambitious rival whose geo. graphical position, insecurity against elemental disaster and notoriolsly unsanitary con dition utterly disqualify 1t for the purpose contemplated, Tombstone is preparing for the fight with deliberatlon and forethought, and the indices point the way that Bisbee will receive such drubbing .that she will keep the peace for ever after.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

properly housed and protect cd. Then, if the bonds are defeated, which is a cinch, these priceless assets of the county, will have been scatter ed, worn out burned or other wise destroyed, before they could be brought back to Tombstone.
 Why, such a contingency must be absolutely appalling in the contemplation of the solid citizen, who for twenty six years has seen tn e $ essential archives, the loss oI which would bankrupt the Cou n ty, accumulatlng IT Tombstone and suddenly sab. iected to the danger of ruth less vandalism and a hundred sources of deterioration anC destruction. We consider
 the good citizen incapable O
 supporting such a suicida course.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

stone canyon, a distance of HOO feet Then she will raise to the site selected for a court house. Then she will go to the junk pile, dig out an old development hoist, wcrn- out by the C. & A. company, and install it for an elevator. send the material through that tunnel and up that raise, which has now become shaft, build the court house, and, O, how easy that is.
 The sublimated quintes- sence of illimilable gall finds its realm. everlasting, luxuri- ous and supernal amid boards | of trade and chambers of com- merce, which spoil more good stationery and doless business i than the late lamented Hague convention.
 It has been absolutely dem. oust-ated that corporation cannot petition for county seat removal, much less vote on the final result, so tht stereotyped scheme of count Ing chickens before they ar, ! matched has evidently no been abandoned by the stren
 uous Outriders of cantOwn.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
AN OCT0GENE BRIAN
Now Visiting In Tombstone --An 0lG
 Cochise County Resident.

"Grsndma' Proud g Tombstone visitor today. She WAS born in Eng land about so years ago of sturdy old English stock. She msrried early and with her husband went around tie Horn to Australia over fifty years ago. Returning to her native land, she and her husband came to Amer ica, where they went into business in Virginia City in it's budding and its blooming days. Then they came to old Cochise. where "Grandma" be- came a widow on s litt.e ranch in Miller Canyon in the same old Hus- chucas. There, at 75, she could be seen looking aiter her household duties, her COWS, chickens and pets and her orchard and garden, AS chip per and "pesrt" as many girls a, seventeen.
 After many long years spent in that | beautiful zone, whe.e Miller Peak towers l0,O04 feet above sea-leyel snt above her lovely little country home Mrs. Proud disposed oi her home tC Joe : Pslmerlee, who has since es- tablished A popular resort at tha place which entsrtains and ireshen up hundreds annually during the warm summer months from Tomb stone, Bisbee, Coughs and other It. calities.
 "Grandms" Proud then came [, Tombstone, where she owned resi derce property ana where she la since resided, and seems ss active an, well preserved ss ever, for it is vel known fact, that there can be n climatic change made from any othe quarter of the globe to Tombston, but what will be beneficial to him c her who changes.
 lnnumerable instances of remark able longevity and fine preservatio at an advanced age can be cited i Old Cochise. the maximum of healtt strength and vivacity along with az being contemporsneons with the re.i dence of the parties either in Tomb stone or the Huschucss or both. Tal about your saluhrious health resort the world has not begun to learn ( them yet.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
Chronology of Elections

General primary election of dele gates to county coventions, Saturday September 26.
 Tombstone City Primary Election, Monday September 2S.
 County conventions to nominate candidates for legislative, county and precinct officers, Saturday October 3.
 Tombstone city cGnventlop, Octo- Der 10.
 Tuesday, November ,, 1908. general election.
 March i, 1909 9-Inauguration of W;.l;sss Jennings Bryan as Pse-ident of the United st ates of America.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

Work on the new prison at Flor.
 ence is progressing rapidly the las, few weeks. The well Is now complet ed, the work of sinking being stopped when ninety feet of water was ob-
 tained. An S-inch pump, operated by
 an S-horse-power engine, will be in stalled this week, which will furnis h
 sufficient water for all building pur.
 poses.
 The temporary electric light plant arrived last week and will be installed as rapidly as possible. This plant when in operation will generate power for four arc lights, one sesrchlight, sawmill and such other machinery as will be necessary in the construction of this immense institution.
 The grading of the grounds is com. pleted and the teams are now hauling sand, etc. for the concrete which will Dc used in making the posts for the temporary stockade The work of setting up these posts will begin the latter part of the coming week, when the stocksde is completed as many more prisoners will be brought from | Yuma as can be used in the work
 Thirty eight prisoners and several civilians are now employed in the pre- liminsry work and more men are added to the list daily.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
CITIZENS ORGANIZE
8isbee's Attempt to Purloin Cochise CounN's Court House Will Be Rolled

Saturday evs ming, at the court house THAT NEVER DEPARTS, a large body of earnest, hearth loving, flag faithful men met to consider the re- cent menace witn winch we are faced in the nature of an attempt at county seat removal.
 Aware of the fact that the plans and proceedings would be public property by telephone perhaps. the meeting took the Fabian course, by sutnoriz- ing and directing the chairman Judge o. Gibson, to appoint a committee of five. who could, would and shoCld definitely, systematically and along lines O! privacy and discretion ar. range to enlist the necessary available elements and factors in the commun ity again-t the unholy buster put U! from B!sbee.
 Many speeches were made and th' interest and enthusiasm manifested showed plainly the unsniminity o sentiment on this important matter
 In conformity with the instruction received, Judge Gibson today appoint ed the following named citizens committee to take care of Tom nstone interests in the movement now O. foot to remove the county seat to Bis bee:
 Chsrles Bowman, Judge James Ref iy. F. Y. Wolcott, Geo. B. Wilco, William Hattich
 All Of these gentlemen are w. known, and We have confidence tina they will fight unyieldingly for Tomt stones just rights.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
From Wednesdays Daily.

A G. ShaIkey is over from Pearce enroute to Los Angeles on an extended trip.
 Mrs. Allen K. English has return 1 from Tucson. to which point she ac- companied her daughter, Mis. Lois. who i- on her way to California to at tend school.
 Mrs. Myrtle Jalages returned today from visit with friends at Tue son.
 Wm. Bennett, mine host of the Moctezuma Hotel at Fairbank, was s Tombstone visitor today.
 Uncle Ben" Goodrich returned home today from an extended visit to his family at Los Angeles, and was warmly greeted hy his numerous Tombstone friends.
 The furniture and fixtures for the new addition al the Wolcott school i4 expected daily. Two rev rooms have been added to this school.
 As an instance of the loyalty of residents to dear old Tombstone it need but be stated that the attorneys of Tombstone have all volunteered their services without charge in the legal fight to retain the county seat here.
 ] The Sunday school children of the Catholic church held their picnic al Walnut gu!ci, today. A large attend auce and jolly time was had.
 Shipments of pears from the Sal' river valley will begin this week witt iouror five cars for starter.
 In the case of Svendsen v. th, ] southern Pacific company for SI0,00t io- the loss of leg while in the servic, of the company. the jury Al Tucsor Friday awarded verdict of S20O0. Joe Marke;ti hts filed suit in tn district court against the Mascot Cop po- Co for deh;, Tn the sum of Si2 aLd costs.
 Ben Sneed was in Bisbee yesterda from Hereford. He stated that COlone . W. c. Greene, who w-s recently quit i'll, is now much better and out of al dang,r.
 Mark Smith club was organized a , Yuma Friday evening with large ana enthusiastic charter membership.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
HoW's Thjs7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Cstarrh that cannot be cured !by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F J. CHENEY & Co.,, Toledo, o.
 We the undersigned, have known F.J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able A carry out any obligations made bv his firm.
 WALDISG, KINsAS & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surface of the system Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all duggists.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
DISTINGUISHED GUEST
Ralph Cameron Pays Tribute to Tomb-
 stones Delightful Climate.

Ralph Cameron the Republican nominee for Delegate to Congress, spent last evening in Tombstone and this morning promptly paid tribute to the gloIies of 1umb-tone's matchless c.imate.s The 2. 0. ?, chiettain was escorted about own by a delegation oi the faithiul ard was kept busy shaking hands with good Democrats who accorded the distinguished visitor q sample of the bospitable and cordial greeting that Tom bstoneys always ex- tend to strangers within cur gates
 MT. Cameron left on the 10 a. m. train fur Benson and expects to be in Phoe- nix tomorrow to attend d ratification meeting. lie viii return to Cochise county next month on an "oratiDg tour and will speak nere on October 5.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
WAS AN aRIZ0NAN
Frank P. Sargent. la te U. s. Official
 Formerly Resident of Territory.

P. Sargent, ~ho died Sunday in Wash ington, b. c. ., is wellknown in south ern Arizona. Upto ten years ago he nas one of the locomotive engineers for the Southern Pacific, and resided at different times in Tucson and Yuma In the latter city he was s mem her cf United Wo:kmen. Though he has resided out of the territory for ten years. sargent continued loyal to many of his friends, who will regret to learn of his death.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
For an impaired Appetite

To improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion try few doses Of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. MT. J. H. Seitz, oi Detroit, Mich., says: "They restored my appetite when impaired, relieved me of bloated feeling and caused & pleasant and satisfactory movement of the bowels. Price 9 eepta. Sam pIes free. All udrue":si-.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
\ HEART TO HEART TALK
 WITH THE VOTERS OF COCHlSf

Every community, during it's history, encounters a crisis occasionally. This applies to nations as well as individuals
 We, are not faced by a dilema of any serious proportions, but the time has arrived when We should place ourselves on guard. We rely for continued prosperity and success in this issue, which a non-descript element would persist in fore ing upon us, on the sound common sense, of the people of Cochise county. There are a score of reasons and consjd- erations that will appeal to our people, our taxpayer, and our patriotic citizen in a measure that cannot but pre- vail. For instance one ot these. Is this: Brushing aside sentiment, legendary affilia- tions, and sanitary considera- tions, for the present, let us see MT. Property Owner and Mir. Taxpayer. It will cost S250,000 to build a new court house and equip its numerous departments. If this change is made, the archives. the records and all the multitud- inous paraphanalia of the county seat, must be moved within sixty days.
 Now, what will be done with all these precious records while the new court house j. building, and how long would they have to be wrestled around, in unsound fire traps, in flood targets, unprotected from fire, flood, burglars and a hundred other sources of menace? Why, in the first place, all the circumlocution must be put in motion pre- paratory to an election. Then bonds must be voted, with all the attendant delays, then every species of legal and technical obstruction must be reconed with, and. assuming, the bonds carry, it would be at least eighteen months be- fore this property could be
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
Following the FIaQ

When our soldiers went to Cuba and the Philippines, health was the one important consideration. Willim T. Morgan, retired Commissary Seergant LISA. of Rural Route l, Concord N H says 'T was two years in Cuba and two years in the Philippines, and being subject to colds. I took Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, which kept me iu perfect health. And now, in New Hampshire, we frd it the best medicine in the world tor coughs, colds, bronchial troubles and all lung diseases. Guaranteed by all druggists. Prlce 50c and s.100 Trial bottlesree
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
Why Not Wait. Dear Sister?

Now that aerial navigation seems assured in the near future, We would suggest that Bisbee defer moving the coun, ty seat until airships have be- come a public convenience and whenjurors aud witnesses would then arrive at the depot at Bisbee, they could take ar a!rship up to court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
Campaign Dates

Republican-Tombstone, October s. Ralph Cameron, nominee for delegate to be present,
 DemocratIc-Msrk Smith itinerary will close in Cochise county. Dates fixed for meetings latter part of Octo- Der.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
CCNMOM SENSE

Lesj most Intelligent people 10 use only I' kf!i.eS oi t1p@:. position. There fore 1t is that D.. P.erce's medicines. the LeEef-taf wAich p-.at every ingredient
 =..,eIIIs Ut9 fheEl yy.I tEe bottle wra p- Lc.s aid a;te>t it's correctness under oath, s-r daily growing in favor. The com Ics.:ion of JriPierce's medicines Is open Io eve-y. .o5 ..EDf. Pierce heinz -Ces!!ors c, haylL-Z =. ..;.. - S-. ----LL of inYoStITI- L-l t4Tlet f.lly uyoH his fOrmuI5a. beng cD..iIl .nl thz LI. L..ttsT IIe coT II--ly'i-0n e-lLe-..-- -I-f..,lcines IS EnoWn the m0Te SI.- ll.---SS-..t ll.---- SS--.t clII IlEe InerLiS CIecog- ' Zed Being wholly mace Of ihe active medicinal principles extracted from na- oFs forest roots, by exact procee=es 0. ginal with Dr. Pierce and without the use of drop Of alcohol, triple-reiined and chemically pure glycerine being used in- stead ln extracting and preserving the curative Tirtues residing in the roots employed. these medicines are entirely free from the objection of doing harm ty creating an appetite for either al- cOao!!c beverages Or habit forming drugs. Famine the formula on their bottle wr1ppers-the same as sworn 10 by Dr. Pierce. and you will find that hi, 'Golden Medical Discovery" the great. DBOpl- pllIlh@r. etsIlaEl IDnlc ana bowel reguiator-the medicine which, while not recommended to cure consumption in its advanced stages (no medicine will do that yet does cure all those catarrhal condi- tions of head and throat, weak stomach, torpid liver and bronchial troubles. weak lungs and hang-On-coughs, which, if neg. lected or badly treated lead up to and finally terminate in consumption.
 Take the Golden Medical Discovery tn ttme and 1t Is not likely to disappoint you fl only you give 1t thorough and )dir trial. Don't expec. miracles. It won't do supernatural things. You must exercise your patience and persevere in it's use for reasonable length of time to get It's full benefits. The ingredients of which Dr. Pierce's medicines are composed have the unqualified endorsement of scores Of medical lea6ers-better than any amount Of lay, or non-professional. testimonials. They gre not given away to be eIperi- mented with but are sold by all dealers iu medicines at reasonable prices.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

tombstone is justly proud of her climate. We presume Bisbee is too, for when you arrive there, no matter which way you start it is a matter of climb it."
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

Cripples and aged people would be debarred from the county records if the county seat were located on Clawson Hill. Why? Because they could never scale the heights"
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

HEALD's SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESS COLLEGE, GA s. Grand Avenue. Los Angeles, has just issued it's new 1908 College paper. the most interesting paper ever dedicated to business training. It is descriptive of chat magnificent institution which has no equal in the state. Paper sent tree upon request to J. w. LAcKtY, man. sger, of the above address. j20-4t
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
ARIZONA'S FRIEND
Senator Foraker Will Visit Territory.
 Coming to cochise County.

Steps have been inaugursted to bY;rg Senator Foraker to Arizona this fall for series of speeches, one to be held in Douglas. The idea is stirring up much enthusiasm and, encourage ment.
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13
I.S> Hnlt Iou Ask ForI

When ycu asg for Cascarets Cano '.athartic be sure you get th=u.. Cendinc tablets stamped C. C. l.. Never sold in bulk. A substitutor is always cheat and a fraud. Bevarei AZ druggists, VOC
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

oEo- g-.s vs-. yrrSv -y~. xysnteeo .r6acco Lsi { -cre .ss.s
 - NslsoC r-~ r .Ea-
Tombstone epitaph., 1908-09-13

ChamberIains Cough Remedy Cures Coia --Ip and wh3--'no Cough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-13

The Republican National committee
says it gets no money from the stand
ard Oil company. Does that concern.
then, give its money direct to RapuD-
lcan candidates?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-10-13
PROTECTING DEPOSITS IN BANKS
and okIahoma's Proof of 6ryan's
Position.

One of the planks of the Denver
platform favors guaranteed bank de
posits. Mr.. Bryan addressed the Ohio
legislature in February favoring guar
anteed deposits. Former Governor
Herrick subsequently addressed tbs
legislature in reply to Mr. Bryan. op
posing any such protection for banks
and bank depositors.
Mr.. Taft, in his speech of accep
lance. denounced the plank of the
Denver platform, which declares fo1
a national law for banks similar te
the Oklahoma law for state banks
thereby coinciding in the views of Mr.
Herrick and opposing the views of Mr.
Bryan.
Below are two dispatches showing
what Mr.. Bryan stands for and what
Mr.. Taft stands for:
THE OHIO WAY.
Cleveland. o., Aug. 1.-THE cred
itors' committee, charged with an in
vestigation OF the affairs of the de
funct Farmers and Merchants bank
the cashier of which, Henry W. Ga
zell, is under arrest charged with EN-
bezzlement, tonight reported that the
depositors will be forced to shoulder
loss of $415, 900.
The report, made in meeting OF
$500 depositors, charged the deficit to
Gazell, alleging his speculations
proved disastrous to the institution.
TAFT STANDS FOR THIS.