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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16

ers; because Straps of account on the place;
and Sophronia could not do kitchen work. If any
one tried to ride the donkey errand, he would
stop the way, likely not, to brouse-and not
even so much as flick his tail when he was hit; and
if the little girl set to work the dishes, it took
her so long that her mother would finally get angry
and tell her to git outn TIL house" Then Sophrona
and Straps would wander away to gather pine nuts
in the woods TO fish in the noisy trout streams.
Or they would travel and travel and travel far
Bella Vista, high point down the valley from which
they could view the world.
On these journeys to the worlds entrance and back
Sophronia often wondered if she did not love Straps
better than her father and mother. But when this
thought crept into her heart she put instantly
for she felt that it was wicked. However, she was
certain she cared for him than she did for Miss
Freeman who had told her how Straps came
to have long, dark stripe running down his back,
and another across his shoulders-both forming a
wonderful cross! And after she had heard about
Bethlehem and the manger, she loved Straps than
ever
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16

The little girl went up to Straps and put her hand
on his nose. as he tame?" she asked
Sophronia did not
docs he kick?" said the little girl.
Nav" answered Sophrona, for she did not want
any one to think hard things of Straps.
"Oh," sighed the little girl, 81 acish l had him.
Papa buy him for me, won't your?
Sophronias eyes grew very big, and she pulled on
her bride reins.
Papa" urged the little girl, please buy him for
me-"
The city gentleman smiled up at Sophronia What
will you take for him?" he said
Sophronia's eyes got still bigger, and her face grew
red She pulled on her reins again adm gave Straps
sharp blow with her switch. Cup, she SAID, gup:
"Tll give you a twenty for him., said the city
gentleman as he held up big god-piece.
Sophronia never looked at him. Before anyone
could stop her, and with Jane shouting for her to
come back she was off the alfalfa as fast as
Straps could carry her
1t was late that night when Sophronia got home.
She crept over the fence carrying the bride in one
hand and her sun-bonnet in the other Afraid lest
the city gentleman would come down during the DAY
and try buy Straps she had stayed away until dark
and TO make that he could not get him, she mad
gone to the Three Mile Place, hidden the donkey
in a pasture and then toiled back home alone over
the trail.
The house was very quiet when she opened the
kitchen door, and, though she was hungry, she I'M
dressed for bed But before turning down the quilts
she pushed open the door leading into the front room
to see if her father and mother were awake.
Her heart stopped beating for a moment as she
looked in. dim light was burning at the head OF
the bed and it chair sat her mother her face
buried in her hands. Beyond lay her father, looking
very long and STILL his face showing plainly against
the white pillow. She saw that he was either much
worse or dead
She waited, watching them sadly, before she spoke
"Ma," she whispered at last
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
John Hays Hammond
 Sued for Large Sum

A Pasadena dispatch says: L P Hanson, a wealthy mine owner, hs. instituted suit against John Hays Hammond and John Hobbs of Denver to recover A half interest in Il5,000 shares in the Tom Reol Ming Co. of Gold Roads, Ariz.
 The stock of the company is selling at sla0. The sum iLvrled ir the suit amounts to SS2,2l6 Hanson .tsted in his complaint that ne and his attorneys assisted Hammond end Hobbs to get possession of the Blue Riuge Mlripg company's stock. and to g1ssh the claims of that company against the Tom Reed. He alleges that Hammond and Hobhs were given l35, 900 shares of the Tom Reed com pany for msk ng the settlement. They gave 20.0O0 shares Q the Blue Ridge stockholders. leaving ll5,00O shares, of which Hanson and his at . toneys, McNutt and Hsnnop, of Los Angeles, now claim half. Hammond and Hobbs' stock has been attached pending A settlement
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Prehistoric Relics
 Found in Arizona

Relics of 6 prehistoric race who in hsbited the Santa Cruz Valley, it is believed, during the stone age, have come to light through excavations made by workInen while engaged in the construction of the dam for the Santa Cruz river about twenty miles below the Leguirre rsn:h.
 From five to seven feet below the surface workmen have plowed up a large quantity of stone implements. including stone axes, utensils of vsri- ous kinds and vessels whose use 1ow is unknown. Recently the lsborers uncovered several specimens of the ollas, vessels used to hold water. This, it is said, is 6 curious anomaly, as other finds show a much greater age than the Mexican ollss.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Died as Result
 of Severe Burns

According to the Journal-Miner, James Stewart, sn inmate Of the Yav- apai county hospital, succumhed
 Thursday to 'nlnrles received at Ash Fuik Nov. l. at which time he and two companions were burned with kerot enc applied 10 the so'es of their lee, and ignited by some malicious person. The three men were en route to Prescott, travelling from the west At Ash Fork they took shelter for the night in an abandoned building While sleeping the place was entered by some one who poured the oil over their feet and ignited 1t. Stewart re- ceived the worst burns, but McCor- mick, his associate, was also severely burned The other man was not ser ousiy injured and continued his trip to the east
 Stewart and Mccormick were brought to the county hospital in Prescott three days later. McCormick recovered speedily. Stewsrt's burns apparently healed, but few weeks ago dropsy developed and death re- suited.
 Stewart was 5l years of age and s. native Of Scotland. IL has been learned since hIs death that at one time he vas third owner in gold mine of British Columbia known as the Chief, which. when sold, gave him $25, GOO in cash. He began dealing on the stock markets of Denver and in a few years was rendered per niless. He located several p'acer mines near Needles, but abandoned them on sc- count of lack of water to work the ground.
 Should the names of the parties who applied the kerosene become known, criminal charges will be in- stituted and the miscreants will find i themselves facing a most grave l charge.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Tn mas PidweII
 Laid to Rest

The funeral of Thomas Pidwell took place thls afternoon from the underssk ng parlors of c B Tarbe l and wss conducted under the auspices of the K of P, of which order deceased was an honored member. The funeral was largely attended. iriepd from Tucson, ss we'll G from Pesrce, Gleeson aud other parts of the county arriving to pay the last sad tribute to the departed pioneer. Many floral offerings covered the cssket. The funeral ri,es were impressive, and touching indeed wss the final scene when the devoted husband, indulgent father, loyal brother ana kind and considera'e friend was lowered from view 10 his last resting place. To the beresved wife and children the sincere condolences O. the community i, extended in their irrepsrable lo-s
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Many Settlers Com
 ing Into the County

Settlement of Sulphur Springs val. ley lands continues to grow larger and larger from day to day, and be. fore spring it is fully expected shat s thousand new homesteaders will be es sblisbed on government land, especially in the vicinity of White. water and Tyler. where, ss Professor Clouthier has reported, water is near the surface and the soil very rich and we'll adapted to the dry farming 2 processes.
 The homestesders come from every section of the country, but especially we'll represented are the states of Oklahoma and Kansas, and also New Mexico. Climate attracts many of them. according to the statement they have made to the local United States commissioner at Courtland through whom many of the home steaiers have filed with the land office at Phoenix.
 The new homesteaders put up email frame houses, for 6 start, and will devote this winter to the treatment of the soil, preparatory to planting their crops just before the opening of the rainy season next July.-Douglss Dispatch.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Ryan Trial Comes
 to a Sudden End

A Los Angeles dispatch ssys:-
 A startling sensation was sprung in court here today, when the trial O! Albert Ryan collapsed. The sudden termination of the case has attracted wide attention. Ryan today pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree, for the killing of Otto Miller and Harry Snider.
 Ryan was formerly an organizer in Arizona for the Western Federation of Miners and when his trial opened he made a plea of insanity. Yesterday a special jury sdjudged him sane.
 Rysn's sentence may be death. or Imprisonment for life. He was for time in Bisbee and i- we'll known to tbe miners of that distrrct, ss we'll as in other mining camp- throughout Auzons.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
From Thursdays Daily

John Pijwell arrived this morning from San Diego on the cad mission of attending the funeral of his brother. The news of the sudden death of Thomas Pidwell came as grievous shock both to bis immediate relatives and friends.
 The wrestliog match bet cen Chss Stone of Bisbee, champion O! Sweden, aud John Middieski, the big Indian, which was to have occurred at Douglas, was called utf because the crowd was too small to make the match pay
 Courtlsnd claims to have the oldest man in the country in the person of Abraham Ksllinsky. He will soon pass his ll6th birthday and is still hale and active He is Russian by birth and witnessed the burning of Moscow in 1872.
 Nat E Hawke and wife arrived to- day from Tucson to attend the funeral of their friend, Thomas Pid sel,. Mir Hawke and the deceased had been asso. cisted together in business interests for ever % years. The friendship existing was of a most intimate char. scter and Mr Hawke feels a deer personal loss in the death of his friend and associate.
 The old settler who can tell by the Hook" ot the sky and the "ieel' of the wind what the weather is going to bs will find it hard to place much conf dence ip the national weather bureau sfter it's operation Is intrusted tc boys.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
A Topic of the
 Utmost interest

In the month of April next Gen. J Franklin Bell. the present chief oi statf in the war department, will leave that position to be filled by another. There are several applicants for this nigh military poeition, but General Arthur Murray, present chief of coat artillery, is ssid to be we'll iu the lead for the position. He has been c clVse friend of the president since President Taft wac at the head of the war de. psrtment.
 The appointment of General Murray to be chief of stsff of the army would he most pleasing to Arizona. He is a brother of Mrs Judge NJ Doan of Tombstone. He has visited Arizona and is acquainted with the condition and mi'itsry needs of the country along the border.
 That General Murray, chief of eoatt artillery, will be the choice of the president ss successor to General Fell as chief of stsff when the lstter's term of duty ends is the prediction of many well posted officers in the war deps srtment. The choice of successor to General Bell is a topic of utmost l interest to officers, who realize that in large measure the welfare of the army depends upon .he ability of the individual assigned to this impor- tant post.
 The officers regarded az most certain to be seriously considered are General Leonard Wood, commanding the de pertinent of the east; General Wm. H Carter, commanding ihc department of Luzon; Gener Vim W. Wither- spoon, assistant chef of ststf, and General Murray.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12

A just criticism of Courtlan d wes expressed e day or two ago by . man close to the head of one of Che big companies which is operating there. When the camp wss first established there wss a great deal Of boosting that was uncslied for. Now, there ie a great desl of knocking which is uncalled for. It is true that none of the big companies are shipping at the present time, but it is equally true that they have ore reserves sufficient to insure the permaneney of the camp; it is also true that the camp is yet young, ard there is every reason to believe that the development work which ie being carried on will develop immense deposits of good shipping ore.-Miner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Sudden Death of
 Esteemed Young Lady

Word reached the city late last night announcing the death of Mics Clara Reach at Temple, Texas, where the young lady has been for several weeks on a visit to her grandparents. Her sister, NJ " G Gilmore, joined her in the lsst few days. The nexs came as & sudden shock in this city .as it was understood that Mes Reach, ~ho had recently been under a surgi- cal operation, was getting along fine. The young lady had host of friends in Tombstone and the sudden an- nouncenent of her death was received with sorrow by all who knew her.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Some Features of
 the Statehood Bill

The Hamilton statehood b Il makes it impossible to hold ratification cleo tion until the November following the holding of q constitutional convention and further makes it impossible to hold an election of state officers in less than 30 days after the constitu- tion shalI be ratified. This is provided for by section Of the bill.
 This statehood bill is an adminis- tration measure. It is said to have been written by President Taft in collaboration with Secretary of the Interior Ballinger and Attorney Gen- eral Wickershsm It is designed to meet the objections offered to former measures of this kind and nay go through both house and senate prac- ticsliy without amendment.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
From Fridays Daily

Father Meurer is expected in Tomb stone tomorrow from Disbee to hold services at the Catholic church on Sur rday. Father Meurer was formerly located in Tombstone and has mary friends here who will be pleased to greet him.
 The gray horse in the Wolcott de- livery wagon felt that it was not fair for the Mscbomich horses to secure all the free advertising and 90 took . little spin and left the wagon hung up in the new tree planted by Dr. Hughart. The pieces were imme- distely dragged to Kings.
 A Washington dispatch ssys:-
 Delegate Cameron yesterday intro- duced in the house a bill to encourage and promote the sinking of wells on desert lands in the territory of Ari- zons,
 J G. Hearne, who is we'll and favor ably known III Cochise county, having for many years bsen prominently identified with the Black Diamond Co.,, was Tombstone visitor today. MT. Hearne came from Hollywood, California, to attend the funeral of Thos. Pidwell, whom he had intimate ly known since the discovery of the Black Diamond by the deceased. MT. HesrDe states a reorganization of the Black Diamond sffairs is expected shortly that will bring about the re- of work on this famous and property and the same placed in the producing class.
 Richard Harding Davis and Rex Beach have sold to the Edison Film company the pantomine rights to their various novels, and when issued ,hey will be shown at The schieffelin. Announcement W Il be made tomor- 'ow as to when the next show will ke ,iven at The Schieffelln-it will prot. Ibly be Sunday night
 A Washington dispatch ssys:-
 The president sent the nominations D the senate of Charies A. Overlook s marshal and Franklin T. Towle as ensus supervisor for Arizona.
 Att q nusl rack meet of the Salt iver V Ileg schools at Phoenix, the ormsl won the meet with 77 pointa it's credit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Special Rates for
 Arizona Exhibits

The Los Angeles Chamber of Mines has just been furnished with copies of Joint and Local Freight Tariffs issued by the Pacific Ere ght Tariff Bureau, providing for the free transportation, by freight, any quantity of ore, rock and stone specimens, in packages, when consigned to it for exhibition purposes.
 Shipments will be received from all points in Arizona. California, Nevada. New Mexico, Utah; also Sonora and Sinaloa, Mexico.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Bright Outlook
 for the Future

The purchase for a sum running z irto six figures of copper property from F. O. Bostwick and associates by James Douglas and Dr. l.. D. Ricketts is one of the best indications of the faith of these men in the future cop per industry which could De possibly brought to light Both of these men are an authority in the copper world They not only have knowledge oi their own, but are in & position 10 know what may be expected in the world of tine red metal. Copper properties have been drug on the marke, for many months. The willingness of these mea to make additional purchases is a sure token of their attitude toward mining activities in this section Of the Southwest.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Brings Suit for
 $250.OOO.OO

A Los Angeles dispatch ssys:-
 Francis J. Heney is here on his way to Arizona He confirms the story Of his suit for s250 600 for libel against w. H. Crocker. The papers in the case were served yesterday. Heuey ssys Crocke' attacked his integrity ss an attorney.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10


 The Chase murder case occIpied the attention of the district court today. The prosecution rested theIr case lsst night and the defense presented their evidence today. At the hour of going to press the case had not been sub mitted to the jury, Some sensational developments are expected to follow in this case.
 Perjury is sllegal to have been com mitted by one of the material wit Desses and steps will be taken to in vestigate the same.
 The Lowell gambling cases and the Fernandez murder case Is on the calendar for tomorrow to follow the Chase trial.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12

The Tucson Citizen says that Francs J. Heney wired his brother. Ben Heney, last nigh: that he was leaving on the Owl train and would reach Tucson tomorrow. MT. Ben Hen,y says that they will probably go righ' down to Patagonia on mining busi- ness and that his brother will visit in Tucson on his return within . few days.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12

There is an unusual amount of activity among the mines of the Catalina mountains and in those along the San Pedro, active development work having been done in many of the old mines.
 Riley Cssner, A pioneer of Yavspsi county, who died last week, planned the fret orchard in the Verde valley mere than 25 years ago.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12

Joe Bush, the famous aviator of Turner. has accepted the position of 'chief surgeon" at the Cummings meat market. Mir Bush is otherwise known to many people of Cochise county as Gene" Larrieu. an ail round (not steak) good fellow.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
County Seat Removal
 Ghost Again Appears

A"S Dodsiae Dahs DispatSu ucseF oped another spssm and sea serpent yesterday.
 Tbe Dispatch is perhaps the monu- |, mental champion of progress and re- form in the Southxes
 It produces some wonderful utility six nights in the week.
 One night it builds A railrosd, but the rising sun glints not from of the polished steel thereof.
 The Eext, it drives an srtesian well, which Iries up in the warm rays of fair aurora
 The next night it resrs an opera house in the appropriate square reserv- ed for that purpose. bat daylight re- veals the same old condition of blank vacu.ty which had existed at sundown the af ern oon before.
 The succeeding evening it piles up a five million dollar smel.er, but the morning reveals no smoke, nor doth the hosrse whistle summon an army of sturdy laborers to duty.
 The next night sn army post is es- tsblished with the boys in sea grass uniforms drilling beautifully on the parade grounds, but in the pesrly dawn, not a sword or a ssber, nor the aroma from the immaculate me-s house are in evidence.
 Now her latest and most sstound- ing exploit, consisted in moving the court house. Remember it says "mov- ing the court house." That must have been piece oi engineering, which if the wraiths of the builders were pres ent, would burn them up ~ith envy. Whether they put it on skids or placed it on trucks or carried it on an aero plane. does not appear, but there are scientific societies and transportation companies that would gladly give the Dispatch million dollars for the secret.
 Anyway, the miracle was performed last Wednesday D;ght, but, strange to relate, like the proverbisl cat, the court house came back and was doing business at the same old stand in the morning.
 All this rot about Douglas and Bis- bee tossing coin to see who would knock the plum. is crystsllized hog. wash.
 The people of those communities are not fools. The light-footed ele- ment do rot care where the county seat Is, and as for the property owner and business nan, he Is carrying sufficient burden already without hay ing about three hundred and twenty five thousand dollars more saddled on him, while the court hou-e in Tomb stone, which he has built by the sweat of his brow, stands cold and soundless, s mute monument to the fr;sky schemes of few sharks who never pay taxes
 As to Bisbee joining hands, the suggestion is enough to make wooden goddess laugh. As to Doug las, one Of the fsirest and most splendid cities in the territory, it is squarely on the extreme side of the county. Think of that, Then it is right up against the Mexican line and in the event of revolution, the court house and it's records might be inn molated.
 The claims of Douglas are totally untenable. though we entertain the highest regard for the beautiful young city aud its people. It is only few recent importations who seek to sgitate this matter. They blow their heads of every twenty-four hours, while the quiet, conservative, business man, property owner, taxpayer and workingman, "chsw on" and gay nothing. Cut it out.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Matters in the
 District Court
Continued from page 2. colunn2
THURSDAY. DEC '

Upon opening of court th,s morning Sheriff White made return ot the following ten trial jurors ss specls' venire for 9 a m today
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Special venire

Ssu Stanton, Benson. Ed Parsons. Benson W W Brown, Benson W r Covert. Benson E. H Reed, Courtiand F : Jackson, rombstone Wui Bssk well, Tombstone. Con Sheehan, Tombstone Slime r Gsllen, Tombstone sheldon Hams, Tombstone J W Butler, Tombstone Trsl juror E H Reed excused.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12
Doings in Cochise
 Courts of Record
DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT COURT
 The Solomon .Wickershsm com- pany vs Howle- H Hsninan Gold Min ing company; action for debt. Prevalent Mutual Building & Loan Association vs Antonio Msza ct al; action for foreclosure of mortgage.
 PROBATE COURT
 Estate of Harry Vsn Alen; order to sell perishsble property.
 Estate of 4 bilene Guitard, minor; order continuing hearing on the sp- po:ntment of guardian.
 Estate of Louis Thomas; decree of settlement of account and discharge of administrator.
 Estate of Mack B Pearson, minor; decree of settlement of account.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12

In the case of the Territory vs J P Chase, charged with the murder of one Bert smith at Bisbee on Sept D last, the defendant is represented by W PMiller. Motion by plaintiff made for commission to take depositions and continue case to such time as may be necessary in order that dispositions can be returned, was argued and mo- tion denied
 The following jury was empsneled 10 hear the csse:-
 Jas F Rehling l Kelly John Norton Robt Fourr John hehy Chss Clark Harry Eca-rmsu V Cuii Thos smith A J Irwin " 0huesorgen J J OLsughlin
 Barney Andrino was sworn in as in terpreter in the case for Italian wit nesses. Trial is on as we go to press.
 Two divorce decrees were granted in the following cases this morning.
 JB Pope vs Rosa c Pope.
 Oyerdeer ys 0yerdeer.
Tombstone epitaph., 1909-12-12

A new boiler bss been added to the central power house of the Copper Queen at Bisbee.