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Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
PERSONAL INJURY CASE
 LAW Is REPEALED
Congress Gets Rid of Bad Act
 In New Mexico,

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12.- Under a suspension of the rules the house on a yea Gnd nay vote passed unanimously the resolution repeating the act of the territorial legislature of New Mexico which was passed over the governors veto on March II, 1903.
 The territorial act deals with civil procedure In personal injury cases. The resolution now goes to the pres ident for signature, having passed the senate in March.
 Birdsall of Iowa having charge of the bill, declared that the law was the most remarkable piece of legsla- tion ever enacted. Instead of being an "act to regulate the law and pro- cedure in certain cases" he said it should be entitled an "act to prevent the recovery of damages for injuries received in accidents or otherwise upon railroads within the territory of New Mexico"
 It was, he asserted, an iniquitous act of legislature and demonstrated the wisdom of the law given to con gress to absolutely control the Iegis- lation of the territories.
 The passage of the resolution was urged by Henry of Texas, who char acterized the act of the legislature as infamous.
 In the opinion of Clayton of Ala bama no layman could read the law of the legislature without being hor- rIfied at its outrages. The law, he charged, was framed at the instance of the railroads, which, he said. tyr annized the people of New Mexico and deprived them of justice.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
TURN Us LOOSE"
 SAYS TUCSON CROWD
Letter From Chamber Com merce of Old Pueblo Re- /
 garding Excursion


 The Board of Trade of Bisbee is in of Commerce of Tucson in regard to city~and Douglas next Sunday They ask nothing more of the people of Bisbee than ito be turned loose" which is certainly the least that could be done to entertain them. The excursion will reach the city at p. m. Pacific time, which will be 5 p. m. our time, and leave here at 6:30 Pacific time. or 7:30 our time.
 Following is a copy of the letter:
 Tucson, Arizona, May g, 1908. Secretary Board of Trade,
 Bisbee, Arizona
 Dear Sir:-Sunday, the 17th tn- stant an excursion under the auspices of the Tucson chamber ot commerce will be run from Tucson to Douglas and Bisbee. It is planned to arrive at Bisbee about 4 o'clock D. m. and to remain until 6:30 o'clock D. m, Pa Pacific time. We hope to come at least three hundred strong, and will be very glad indeed to visit your prosperous city. The people of Tue son rejoice with you in the remark able growth of Bisbee and its pre- eminence as mining and industrial center.
 We ask that you let our coming dis turb you as little as possible, and that you simply turn us loose. 9 With best wishes for the continued prosperity of Bisbee I am
 Yours very respectfully,
 H. V. TAILOR,
 Secretary Chamber of Commerce
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
WOOD CANYON AS FIELD
 FOR GOOD PROSPECTING
The Indications In Paradise
 Country Look Good,

Paradise Record: On the subject of Wood canyon and environs as field fer gold prospecting, we have talked with quite a number of Paradise pros pectors and elaim-owners; and we found them of one mind-they all agree that the indications there are favorable for gold. T think so, too" remarked a wellknown mining man of experience. And I'll tell you something else: We mining people don't have enough assaying done" Ex- actly the point We honestly believe that if those able to afford to pros pect thoroughly and to pay for a nun ber Ca assays will thus investigate the Wood canyon country, important finds would in all probability result There Is plenty of gccS ground in that neighborhood not claimed by any one at the present time. Furthermore there are other portions of the dis trict that have never been thoroughly prospected. Quartz very often carries gold; and, as every one knows, there ts an abundance of quartz hereabouts It ips not to be wondered at that few and assayers not requested to make
 old discoveries have been made in this district in late years, for DO at tention has been paid to gold here; test for it win Say nothing about the gold values unless the rocks un- usually rich iE the yellow metal.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
SOME APPOINTMENTS
 IN FOREST SERVICE
Notes of Interest In Arizona
 and Nevada.
lsnecia, to ReYiev.a

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The For est Service hes just announced the following appointments ou National Forests in Arizona. Nevada and New Mexico:
 In Arizona-David Tomhnson has been appointed Forest Guard on the Black Mesa National Forest and James W. Girdner and Lindsay c. SoweH have been appointed Forest Guards on the Tonto National Forest.
 In Neysda=-Raymond c. Steele has been appointed Forest Guard on r5se To1uIna National Forest
 Tn New Mexico. L. c. Thomas and c. E. Watrous have been appointed Forest Guards on the Jemez National Forest and Stephen o. Garst and John L. Bryan, Jr., have been appointed Forest Guards on the Lincoln Nation al Forest
 These appointments are made to meet the increased demand of the Forest Service work. due to the open ing of the grazing season and resump- ton of active lunbering operations on forests after she cessation of prac- tica1ly all business of this kind anrdng ths winter months.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
WEDDING OFFER BY
 BURGESS COMPANY
Purse and Parsons Fee for Couple That Will Get Mar
 ried at the 0rpheum,

The Earl Burgess Company are making a novel offer to patrons o{ the 0rpheum. They will give twenty five dollars, carriage hire, and minister's fees to any couple who will be mar ried on the stage any night in full view Of the audience. The offer is made in absolute good faith. The Women's Toggery will furnish the bridal gown for the occasion. The company have held many of these ceremonies and they have been con ducted with due solemnity and dig nifty.
 Queen of the White Slaves" has caught on in fine style, and is drawing big houses. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday mati- nee the play will be the powerful SO ciety drama, The Unwrjtten Law" This is one of the strongest plays in the company's repertoire, and will of fer splendid opportunities to the versatile acting cast The last act is one of the most realistic stage pic lures ever presented, the action talk ing place during a terrific thunder storm.
 Three plays will be given next week, Sunday and Monday nights Darkest Russia" will be presented. This is from the pen of Grattan Don nelly, one of the foremost dramatists in America. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, Her Fatal Likeness will be given and Friday Saturday, and Sunday nights and Saturday matinee 'Lured From Home"
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
WITHOUT CLOTHES
 TAKEN ID PRISON
Henry Davis, Clad in Blanket, Sent to Yuma For a
 Life Term.

GLOBE, May 12.--Ciothed only In a blanket, his head thrust through a hole in the top and the voluminous folds of the makeshift garment tied about his waist with a string, Henry Dayis, whose death sentence for lne murder of State Jones was comranted to life Imprisonment by Governor kbbey. was taken to the territorial pe1jtentiary at Yuma by Deputy Sher- Ht George Henderson.
 Late Friday night, Davis learned that his death sentence had been com muted and that he was to be taken<1o Yuma Yesterday morning when Henderson went to Davis cell to gel him to start for the train, he fo,:4fi ais prisoner naked, Davis havirx torn his clothes to shreds, thipS1ng that the officers would not take him to Yuma when they foG;nd him without clothes.
 Davis was hastled out into the of flee. It wasI only a few minutes until train tiCae, so Under Sheriff Sturges picked up blanket from a bed, cut alnole in the middle of it big enough Tor Davis head and threw 1t over him. A few strings tied around his waist completed the makeshift attire and he was hurried off to the depot Davis did not want to board the train, but Henderson got him on while Under Sheriff Sturges bought the tickets.
 Davis has given the officers csnsid- erable trouble while he was in aif. He attempted to commit suicide hanging himself several times
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Attorney S. B. Hazard, Of Lowell, is here for a few days on business be- fore the district court.
 c. A. Overlook, the we'll known Douglas citizen, is in the city, being called here on business before the court
 Sam Briscoe, of Bisbee, is a Tombstone visitor, coming over rrur1I the mining center last evening
 Attorney J. NJ. O'Connell, of Bisbee, was in the city today, having busi- ness before the district court
 F. A. Harrington, the assignee oi the firm of Duey & Overlook, is in the city, being called here as a wit ness before the court
 c. l.. Beckwfth, of Bisbee, is in the city on a short visit to friends.
 Sheriff Jack White and wife return ed last evening from Bisbee, where they spent Sunday on a visit to friends.
 F. E. Lane, of Bisbee, is in the city, having a case before the district court.
 Attorney Frank Dean, of Douglas, was in the city today on business be- fore the district court
 w. F. "nlJe, eufUOT or the SOCuISS County Press at Benson, was in the city today on business connected with his publication.
 |. c. Gonzales, oS Bisbee, came over last evening as a witness be fore the district court
 Joe Morrison, the Republican speiier of Bisbee, was in the city to- day on business before the district court in connection Stsh the argu- ment on the demurrers to the indict- ments ss returned by the last grand jury against Harry Duey charging em- bezzlenent
 County Treasurer Gaines returned last evening from Bisbee. where he spent yesterday on visit to friends.
 Attorney John Riggs, of the firm of Cunningham, Ellerbe & Riggs, left Sunday for the Star ranch, in the northern part of the county, where he will spend several weeks on yish to relatives.
 J. A. Lamb, who was so unfortunate a few months since as to have both of his legs cut oif by train near Ben son and who has been an inmate Of the county hospital since that time, was yesterday given transportation to his home in Illinois by the Board of Supervisors.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
CITY OFFICIALS ARE ACCUSED OF BRIBERY
Mayor and Police. Chief at Fombstone Permit Badger
 Fight>f0r Fred Echat.
Especial to Review.)


 TOMBSTONE, May 12.-Charges of most serious nature are about to be filed against Mayor Wentworth and Chief of Police BIavin that promise to disrupt the present city council and government. It is alleged that both of the officials were parties to 8 fragrant violation of one of the city ordinances last evening, and members of the Tombstone Society for the Pre- ventioR Of Cruelty to Animals were busy today in circulating a petition asking that the officials resign. It is alleged that Chief of Police Bravin openly accepted bribes to allow the violation of the ordinance and that he remained and witnessed the affair.
 The charges are the outcome of a badger fight that was pulled of in the billiard pariors of the Mayor last evening The fight had been arranged in honor of Fred Eehart, president of the Echart Packing Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who was in the city to attend the meeting of the Arizona Gold Mines Company Considerable money had already been bet upon the fight when Chief Bravin appeared on the scene and was about to put a stop lO IL WHtu ut Mdo dppTOdCuSu Dy Echart, who pleaded with him to let them pull on the fight as his friends had already placed their money, and that as he was to act as judge in the fight-he had agreed to pull the badger. and did not like to see the fight called of. Echart finally sue ceeded in bribing(?) the official to let the fight go on.
 The dog was anxious from ti1e mo ment that he scented the badger in the room, and his holder bed hard time in keeping him in band. At the word go, Echart, who was perched on the top of pool able, gave vicious pull, so hard .n fact that the badger was landeS against the leg of one of the bjInard tables and completely knock ed out, so that when the dog was re- leased it made short work of what was left of the badger.
 given the packers of the badger fair show, agreed to set them up to the crowd, and all bets were called of. Echart has promised to stand back of the mayor and chief of police in the charges that will be filed against -nem and has already engaged the services of Judge Gilmore to defend them.
 Mir Echart has proved himself one of the boys, and in honor of the event last night was this morning presented with a button that entities him the highest degrees of the Order Of Badger Fighters.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
ANNUAL DOLLAR DINNER
 OF CHAMBER COMMERCE
.0n May 25 Douglas Will Enter
 tain Noted Men

The first annual dollar dinner of the Chamber of Commerce will be attend CT by the three honorary members, who have advised they will be at Douglas on May 18th.
 They are Dr. James Douglas of New York, Col. Epes Randolph of Tucson, and Hon. Tom E. Pollock of Flagstaff
 On May 18th Douglas will have the honor of entertaining more noted men, at one time, than she has ever had during her history. It will be a big day and will set pace hard to beat. It is an example of what the people of Douglas can do when they get te work
 Everyone in Douglas loves Dr. Douglas, the founder of the metropo- lis of the great southwest, and in whose honor the city was named He will be most heartily received by ev. erybody and his address at the ban quet will be one of the leading features of the big dollar dinner Great prep aratioDs win be made during the next two weeks.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
CIVIL COURT CASES HEARD
 AT TOMBSTONE
Judgments That Were Given Piaintiffs-Date for Trial of Cases Changed = Argu- ments in Duey Case.
Especial to the Reyiew.)

v
 TOMBSTONE, May 12.--The atten- tion of the district court was taken up this morning in concluding the cases that were started on yesterday which involve the question of debt owed by the Sorrell Top Mining Com pany and the Arizona Consolidated Company, who are now operating in the Orc Blanco district between No gales and Tucson. Judgment was given to the plaintiff in each of the following cases against the company: Albert Steinfelt Company; Roy and Titcomb; Lellyn Iron Works Com pany and Garthen Worthen and Goss. A stay of execution was granted for 30 days.
 In the case of the Brens Com-rer. cial Company vs. G. w Pistonetti, judgment was given to the plaintiff, the defendant failing to make an ap- pearance.
 The order of setdng in the case os M. F. Larkin Izs the Cochise Consoh- dated CopYer Company was vacated as were( all of the cases that had been set lin which the late firm of Duey & Overlook were defendants. The date of the reporting of the triad jury was
 
 nounced it would be from May 25 to May 26th on account of Monday be- ing election day in Bisbee and Doug las.
 The arguments on the demurrers to the indictments in the cases of tae Territory ys. Harry Duey were taken up this afternoon. The demurrers went to the point that the indict ments were returned by the grand jury after the other indictments had been demurred to and the indict- ments quashed In that they did not hear any additional testimony or re call the witnesses that were examined on the finding of the previous indict- ment. The matter was taken under advisement by the court until the morning. These same indictments were demurred out of court at the last term and the cases submitted to the last grand jury.
 Mat Burts, who was recently brought back from New Mexico to answer an indictment found against him in 1901 charging aim with making an assault with intent to commit murder on Bob Warren, was brought into court and entered plea of not guilty. His counsel Allen R. English asked the court to fix nominal bail, and in asking for 1t he stated that he wanted his client to get out so that he could earn enough to pay counsel fee. The bail was fixed in the sum of S1,000 and the case set for June Sth.
 The demurrers to the indictments in the case of the territory vs- John Skaggs were taken under adyisement by the court until the morning, in or der to allow the district attorney time in which to dig up some authorities.
 The divorce case of Mike Diero Vs. Mary Diero was taken up this after noon and was followed by the Wellisl- Rosenberg case from Benson, which will take up all of the afternoon and the larger portion of tomorrow.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13

ment for some time have been willing to make such terms as the Yaquis are now asking.
 1Ycu see my family owns over 5000 acres of valuable agricultural land in Mexico which we have have never been able So use on account of these Indians savagery," said he. My brother in Guaymas has been keeping in close touch with what Is going on among the Indians and has been keep ing me well informed, and he would not have gone to the trouble of tele-, graphing me the news if it were not true. I am positive the ols Yaqui trouble is over.'
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
DR. KATHERINE MYERS
 BACK FROM COAST
Walter Douglas Home Ready for Y. w. c. A. in About
 Three Weeks.

Dr. Kathrene Myers, who has been absent from the city for several weeks, taking her annual vacation in Los Angeles, has returned to the city much refreshed by the rest she has taken. and ready to take up with re- neved, enthusiasm the establishment of home for the young ladies of the city.
 As has been announced in the Re view several times, the homa vacated by Walter Douglas has been turned over to the Young Women's Christian Association of the city, and on Mon day next Dr. Myers will take charge of the house The work of thorough ly rehtting 1t will begin at once. and it will be probably three weeks before it win be thrown open to the young ladies of the city.
 The furnishings throughout will be Of the best and sufficient help will be employed to keep everything up to a high standard of housekeeping. As only about eight young ladies can be accommodated with the present equip ment, and the rooms and service Will compare favorably with the very best in the city, there is expected to be considerable rivalry among those who wish to take advantage of this unusual opportunity.
 When the house has been thorough ly reftted and ready to be rsed for the purpose for which it has been g. cured. 1t ie the intention Of Dr. Myers to have reception, to which the pubic win be invited, in order that they may see what provision has been made for the young ladies Of the c5ty.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
YAQU|S ARE FAMED;
 SEEK CIVILIZATION Savage Indian Has Given Up Fight in Mexico and Mining
 Men Are Rejoicing,

YaqHi warfare in Mexico is at an end and all that vast extent of rich mineral and agricultural country which for 50 many years has been closed to the exploitation of both American and Mexican capital will soon be thrown open to the prospector, where he may wander at will without fear of being ambushed by this savage tribe.
 The savage Yaqui has~gtven up the battle and now yearns for an opportun- ity to take capitalization. According to the reliable information received yesterday by M. c. Hernandez in the G|L Andrews oce in Douglas, from his brother in Guaymas, Julio Bule, the supreme ruler of the Yaquis and two of his chiefs met Colonel Barron Of tke Mexican government at Baca- tete Sunday with an offer of surren- der
 It seems that there are just six companies of TOO Indians of what may be called active soldiers in Mexico. Julio and his two chiefs offered last Sunday to surrender his three com panies of 800 men and to secure the surrender of the remaining two com panies of 200 men on condition that the Mexican government agree to ap- propriate an adequate and suitable grant of land where the members of the Yaqui tribe and their families may dwell the rest of their life in peace and prosperity without any interfer- enee from the Mexican government ex- cept in the compliance with the Mex ican laws. Julio Bule further says that he will secure the surrender of these outstanding two companies of Indians even If he has to take his own men out and help the Mexican soldiers capture them
 Mr. Hernandez is in high spirits over tAe receipt of the telegram and says he knows that it means the end of warfare, because the Mexican govern
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
UNKNOWN PROSPECTOR
 MAY BE MURDERED
A Letter to The Review From State Of Sonora intimateS
 Tragedy Has Occurred,

The following letter was received by The Review yesterday. The sig. nature is that of a prospector well known in the Warren district, and tse communication bears every evidence os authenticity. While the letter does not positively evidence the the circumstances narrated certainly indicate such tragedy. Possibly some of the readers of The Review may be able to identity the alleged victim. or furnish some elew that will lead to his identification.
 Sino Quipe, Sonora, Mex, May 10. To The Bisbee Review:
 This morning while passing over a trail few miles north of Arizpe We met Mexican leading a few pack burros. He told us that last night an American passed his house with a saddle horse and three burros, and that a half hour later four Mexieans rode up and stopped, asking about the American, and that he overheard them talking about holding him, as they believed he had high. grade ore from the Las Chispas mine.
 The Mexicans followed the man. but returned in the middle of the night, and this morning the horse ana two hurros Of the American came to the home of the Mexican who gave us the information
 We went to the camp o5 the man and found a coat, bed, a few camp things and a dead burro. shot Also several big pools of blood. After searching the vicinity for some trace of the man, and not finding anything we came on. All we could learn about him was that he had only one eye, and was about 30 years old.
 Thinking some of his friends may be looking for him, h case he does not show up, l thought I would write you this letter. Yours truly.
 JAMES E. BOYD
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
DISTURBED PEACE.

Found guilty on a charge of dis turbing the peace, F. F. Sheets was yesterday sentenced to five days in jail by Justice Hogan, the defendant not having been able to pay his fine of S5
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
INFANT SON BURIED.

The infant child of Mir. and Mrs. John Cranler was buried Monday af- ternoon, services having been con ducted from the home in the Johnson Addition by Father Muerer5 of the Catholic ei1urch
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
MISS RILEY RssIaNa

Miss Kathryn Riley, principal of the Bisbee high school, yesterday handed her resignation to the board of school commissioners. Miss Riley has been a teacher in the city schools for the past six years and has proved herself capable one.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-05-13
BACK TO ENGLAND.

James Rock, John Mfncaster and John Simms, all of whom have been working in the mines of the district for some time past, left vesterd1y eDr England. their home country. Ttey go via New York