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Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
Flag Day Will Be
 Observed June IA

Governor sloan has been asked to issue a proclamation making June i4 Flag Day. 6 holiday in Arizona. The American Flag association vbich has taken the lead in the patriotic oo' seryance of day has sent the iolioSing letter to the governor:
 "rhe American Flag association, agreeable to its custom for the past thirteen years, reminds you that Tues' day, June II. 1910, will he the l23rd anniversary of the adoption of the stars and stripes as the flag Of the United States. IL would seem only necessary to remind you to secure your cooperation in securing ths widest possible observance this year.
 The governors of many states. have by their proclsmations, called pubic attention to the day and have ordered the flag to be displayed on all stat buildings, and h ,ve invited the cele- bration ot the day.
 "Msyors of cities, for recognition O this anniversary. have ordered flag displayed upon the municipal build ings of their cities, and by proclsma ton have inyited their fellow citizen to do the same upon their privst huildings.
 "All American citizens are agsi earnestly invited to join Tn the publi recognition oi the birthday of ou emblem of our nationality. In man states, pursuant to law. the publi schools, and also voluntarily in private schools, exercises will be conducted Il celebration of flag day. Teach th story of the flag. what it represents and have the young people pledge thel ieslty and loyalty to it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
Moving Pictures
 Short of Power

On account o' running out Of fuel the plant of the Tombstone Electric Light company were unable 10 start np .ts machinery last night and con sequently those depending for light and power from this source were dis. appointed.
 The theatre going people were dis appointed because the moving picture show at the Schieffelin had to be post poned until the Electric Light com- psuy is able 10 furnish power for thi' popular show house. The manage ment of the light company says tha their plant will be cunning ss usus ip & short time.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
TUt sDAY, MAY 24

Late yesterday afternoon much questioning and challenging Of jurors, twenty-nine in number, by both the the prosecution and the defense in the csse of the territory vs Mark Lamb, on trial for hi- life for the al- legged murder of one Mike Shultz at Douglas some two months ago. The following jury wss finally accepted to try the case:
 w D Jones, E Irwin, L Dugard $ R Wilson, s F. Johnson. F H uckelby. Cosby, A E Cromer, J Christisn-on, W R Benedict, W Ohen.organ, and A schmidt
 The jury was then turned over to the hsilitfs and Gua:.erod for the night.
 This morning at o'clock the case was taken up for the introduction Of evidence on the part of the prosecu- tion.
 A motion YVES made by District At torney Williams that John Ross be entered as counsel for the prosecution. Sir. Ross was formerly assistant dis trict attorney under the adnistrstion of Fred shelly.
 Counsel on tn sides are in doubt as 10 whether the case will be finished by tomorrow evening. as 1t is expected that rebuttal testimony will he offered by either side.
 District Attorney Williams moved the court that the rule he enforced excluding all witnesses from the court room during the trial of the ease.
 The court room yesterday and today was filled w:.h spectators, and it is expected that the interest of the pub lie viii keep up throughout tine trial.
 SUIT FOR DEBT
 Julia Lithheld, through her at torney, A c Locksooi, has filed an action in the district court against Lille D E,dridge and P w Eldridge, for debt, alleged to be due on promis- sory note given to the plaintiff, also for foreclosure of mortgage on certain property in the city of Douglas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
Events Occurring
 At the Court House
MONDAY, MAY 23

The district court of the second jdd cal district convened this morn ing, subject to the adjournment taken on rhursdsy afternoon. with all court officers present and Associate Justice Fletcher N Doan. presiding.
 This Is the day set for the trial of the Mark Lamb murder case, and the same was called ct 80 this afternoon.
 The defendant was indicted by the recent grand jury. for the crime of murder alleged to have been commit ted m the city of Douglas. when Mark Lamb shot and killed Mike | Shultz.
 The defendant waived his prelimi- nary hearing before the justice of the peace at Douglas and was bound over to ssait the action of the grand jury without bond.
 The killing was committed on the Fist day of March. this year and the defendant has been confined in the county jail since the killing
 IL is. expected that this case will occupy the attention of the court un' til Wednesday evening, as there ar number Of witnesses to be examined
 on each side.
 District Attorney Williams conduct the case on behalf Of the territory , whi'e Attorneys Allen R English an, A F Parsons will look after the de
 ieuse.
 This case promises to be str)n gl conrestsi on both aides and an in : teresting trisl is looked for.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
Woman In Moon
 Plainly Visible

Now that the excitement of the comet Is dying down the attention oi the citizens is drawn to the moon. The idea Of woman in the moon has sl- ways heen heard, but few people have really seen her. In the early part of the evening, the picture is quite dis. tinct. Not only are the outlines shown bu. every feature is very clear.
 After once being located the picture is as perfec ct snd more beautiful than any sketch done by Howard Chandler Christy or Henry Hut. Study the face of the moon and you will clearly see her.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
Result of COchise
 City Elections

The follo~ing is the list of winners at the municipal elections at Bisbee and Douglas, the Democrats making . sweeping victory at Douglas and suffered the loes of mayor and several councilmen ct Bisbee:
 BIsBEE-Msyo.. Dr c L Edmund son, R; City Clerk, Jos McKeehan, D; Street Superintendent. Jas McDon- aid, D; City Marshal, Bassett Watkins R; Aldermen, Gilman, D; Topkins. R i; J Hugbes. b; Quick R; Newman D; Greasy, R.
 DoUeLAs-Msyor, H J Wright. D.; City Msrshsl, Tohn Igo. D; City Clerk E J Johnson, D; Street Sup't, James Gibbs, D; Aldermen. F G Dowell, D; James Lindley, D; o K Clinton, D.; Frank Ramsey, D; 0 O Hsmmil R; Thomas MshoEey D.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
From Wednesday s Daily.

Mr.. Minnie Wrigh: is in the city for few days from her home in Douglas, visiting friends.
 E II Gassell, an attache of the Douglas Daily Dispatch. is in town . today as a witness ru tbe N4lk Lsmb | murder trial. Miss Sarah Marley, one of Douglas efficient school teachers, is in Tomb stone on s oriei yisit.
 Jack Cowsn accompanied by hi. wife and child, is among the visitors 10 Tombstone for fes days, from Gleeson.
 The following two marriage licenses were issued out of the probate court this morning: Jose CaLelIcro to wed Juana Rodriquez, both of Dorglss {; Ellsworth A C,aWf0rd to wed Mrs Amsn Ia Jones, both of WbItewster.
 Mrs Perry Widman arrived in town yesterday from Los Angeles, where she has been for some time past visit. jug friends and relatives.
 J J McRea. the Douglas livery man. returned to Tombstone yesterday and resumed his duties as a territorial trial juror.
 It has been discovered that a Mex. ican in the Sulphur Springs valley makes good money by running q dog ranch. He ships dog skins tC eastern manufacturers, who pay goot prices therefor.
 Nick Corder, of Tucson, one Of thu original owners of the famons Pay master mine. is in Tombstone attend ing the Redmens convention. lie i an enthusiastic Indian and is con sdered one of the wheel horses in thi popular and growing fraternity.
 Nat Hawke, former Tombstou I resident, is among tine Tucson visitin ] ! Red Men in Tombstone. Nat serve ss police judge in Tombstone durin the S0s, WAS successively elected cit y recorder and city assessor and ha 'i served Cochise county in various Of hcisl capacities.
 Felix Levy, one of the pioneer Re [ Men Of Arizona, who has occupied tn y highest chair in the councils, is O Q the local reservation to see that tn f camp fires are kept blazing and th r scouts kept yigilan.. 2 M c. Benton, w. P. Mardon, Ds l. Seed, Otto Schmidt sand Geo. Mead y are among the Bisbee Redskins win n aie holding their pow.wow in Tomb e stone today.
 Gordon But,ner of Douglas; ;s anon the visitors m town from the Smelte City on court business. }. The comet still manifests A 6ispc sition to tarry near Tombstone and i in evidence nightly.
 Fred Wilding is Tucson India
 who is in the city with feathers, tom. ahawk, paint and all, circulatin among many old scquaintances an
 pa eiaces
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
ChiIdrens Day Service
 Congregational Church

The Follow Me" Children's Gay services st the Congregational Church yesterday morning attracted a large congregation. The programme was interesting. The recitation by the children were well rendered. During the service six children were baptized by the Rev. Myer. with impressive ceremonies, according to the Church ritusl. The children baptized were as follows: Ods Belle and Normsc Wiley Davis; Lawrence c and Flora Beth Campbell; Isaac Ei~in Tracy, and Archie E4ds.
 The pcogrs m rendered was ss fol- low.: Proce-siopsl hymn, A Little Band of Followers. We, congregation prayer by the pastor; hymn, "Thy Way. are Perfoct, Holy Lord, 'coDgre gation; responsive reading; hymn "Once for Us Child" congregation baptism of children; recitation. "A Little Staff" recitation, "Hsrk, Littl. Children, Hsrk;" hymn, How Shsl l Follow Him I Serve" congreeatian responsive reading; recitation, "Hov to Live; rec tation,"The Two Candles recitation. The House by the Side o the Road" cal, baritone solo b. Mir Williams; responsive reading; reef ,ation, "To Lift or to Lesu;" "Wue less Messages From the Front" by fiv little boys; address by Ed H Reeves ou the .orF of the Sunday School missionary offering otfertory response closing hymn benediction.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
Live News Notes
 From Pearce
Special Correspondent

Friday night was dance gwen iD the Hsdley Hall. It vas well attend ed and enjoyed. The ladies served a fine lunch. Representatives were iD attendance from Courtlspd. Russell. vile and other towns.
 The Sunday School gave picnic on Saturday at Middlemsrch. MT. Kelly the manager, giving an invitation to share the beauties and conveniences of that attractive camp. Over 100 were in the party. It was merry crowd that started from the school house, after being photographed by Mir. Foltz. Four-horse teams, two. horse teams, ss well as mule teams were Ill the procession. Plenty of provisions and lemonade were given to the crowd. Pitching horae shoes, cliff climbing. etc furnished the ex- citement for the day, which pleasantly passed without sn accident or trouble. c NJ Remand takes over the ock of the Peace Mercantile company, as under present conditions one firm can manage the business The telephone exchange Is also moved to that point. There was a good attendance at the Sunday school and Church.
 X. X. x.
 Pearce, A. T. May "A, 1910.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

Was i. suicide or accident that caused the horrible death of John Ressler. aged 77 years, who fell forty feet from the platform at the top of . windmill tower at his home near Tuc- son Thursday mornins' The question will probably never be answered |, Opinion is divided over the matter. the majority of people seeming to hold to the theory that the man fell sccci. dentally. A large number of others believe that he deliberately committed suicide.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

A fire with fatal results in which Tom Wing, ap aged Chinamsn, lost his life, occurred at Mesa Thursday morning about half past two. The wash house which burned and in it the Chinamsn's charred remains were found later.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

The case was argued and submitted and the jury returned a vedict find ing the defendant guilty Of assault with deadly weapon.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

Anyone having chickens should try the Colton Special Chicken Food fol young chicks and old hens. E. H Reeves has just received car load o' the differnt foods a2se
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

Regular services in all the churches of Toms,one sere well attended yes- terdsy, both morning and evening.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
WANTS DAMAGES OF 5000

WANTS DAMAGES OF 5000
 Mrs Mary Avery has entered suit sgsins. Ben Avery and George Noling for damages in the sum of 5000. The plaintiff alleges-in her complaint that in April of this year she was the owner of HOO goats grazing in Cochise county. and that the deiebdants,wit out any right to do 50, did uniswfuliy round-up the goats and corra!ed them and did clip and remove the fleece from the animals and converted the proceeds from the sale Of ssld fleece, amounting to 5000, to their own use, to the damage of the plaintiff in the sum of 5000. Lyman H Hsys ap. pears as attorney for the plaintiff.
 THREE MORE DIVORCE CASES
 Mary Avery has filed an action against her husband, Ben Avery, for divorce; both of Douglas.
 Renne Spears of Bisbee, through her attorney, J " Ross. has filed divorce proceedings against w T s Jears. One girl. age six, is result of the union.
 Mrs Mae Joyce of Tombstone has also entered suit against her husband, Edward A Joyce, now a resident oi Fl Paso, Texas, on the grounds of non- support.
 CoRoSER's INQUEST PAPERS FILSD
 The following papers have been filed with the clerk of the district court for record: James Scsnlon, accidentally killed at the camp of the Arizona Marble company in the Chiricahua mountains, Ap-ill4; William Spires. unavoidable death at Lowell, May 16; John Calvin Stowell, overdose of nor phine at Lowell, May l9.
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

laOvN . se VOur NsoseS s Hobbs spsrayus Pills cure all kidney ill- a . rcee Add. sss~sipg Re--~rvCc- CnicASo o~ V D
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

de.ense produced but tSo witnesses, namely. H. Solomon and Mrs. Min nie Wright,
 Late yesterday afternoon the deiend- ant, Mark Lamb, was put on the stand and permitted to relate his story without interruption. From the story of the prisoner the killing is claimed in self defense, the trouble having arisen over domestic affairs. The defeLse will invoke the upwrit- ten law in an effort to clear the pris- oner.
 UNITED STATES COURT. On the United States side of the district court sn order va. entered granting an order of reference of New
 land & Newlsnd. a copartne,ship, ant
 "A Newland and R W Newland st
 iudividuals, for discharge in bank
 ruptcyto Daniel Mcfarland as Special
 Master
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
New Litigations
 Recently Filed

The following cases have recently been entered upon the civil docket Of he clerk of the district court:
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29
UNITED STATES COURT.

The case of the Territory vs Lucas
 Acedo, indicted by the grand jury for the crime of assault with intent to commit murder, alleged to have been committed on the 18th of April, when the defendant assaulted one Cecillo Acuus with A billiard cue, was taken up pend ng the arrival of witnesse. in the Mark Lamb case. The following
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-05-29

Pesrce, A. T., ', May "A, 1910.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

rradss Of All Kinds Tauwht Gratis
An This Church school


The Rev Elhp y. Harris. pastor o
the Clifton Heights Christian Church
was busy In oyeralls "Wednesday pack
Ing up the effects Of the Robertson
Printing Company preparatory q
Transferring them to the basement d
his church. the ST. Louis Republic
says.
There the plant WI be set up and
dsed as one Of the educational branches
Of the Society Of Applied Christianity
Of which Dr. Harrle is national super
intendent
For more than year the society hal
conducted q night school II the church
basement. teaching several scores y
pupils various trades and along gen
eral educational lines.
The idea, according 70 Dr. Harris. u
sntirely cooperative. the students be-
Ing admitted 10 the classes free Of
charge 20 the members Of the society
From this fund a sick benefit Is set
aside. the remainder going 70 main
tain the night school.
The instructors are members Of the
congregation. who serve without re-
Enumeration.
DR.. Harris came here from Colorado
where he organized sixteen chapters
Of the society That At the Clifton
Heights church Is the only one east
Of Colorado.
we work entirely IN q spirit Of
brotherly love" Dr. Harris said
There are thousands Of young people
who wish 10 advance themselves, bat
lack the opportunity. Our desire Is
70 furnish the opportunity We have
received no achievements and keep the
work going ourselves. There Is very
little expense attached. as our instruct
prs are men and women who do the
work through a Christian and chart
table spirit In the community OF
Clifton Heights there are hundreds Of
boys and girls who work IN the down
town stores and have no opportunity
70 learn. We ind that these people
nock 70 our school as soon as they hear
about H.
I'VE are going to start a class 10
stenogrnphy soon. We expect to keep
the printing plant going By the work
Of our apprentices. These apprentices
viii. OF course. receive no pay until
they develop themselves into workmen
OF value. Most Of our printing VII be
done AZ night"
Or. Harris Is not afraid OF work n
dirt The dust and dirt on his oyeralls
showed his determination.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

How Wise Mother Directed Litue
Daughters steps.
She was a very little maiden and
she thought thar willy Smith. whom
she met az a party. was the very mic
est boy she had ever seen.
Mummy she told her mother the
morning after the party. Il want 70
write every nay 10 willy smith: said
I would"
IAN right. dearie.~ was the cheerful
reply.
y A very inky letter went on that day
to WHY Smith. But the next day.
when the small damsel had finished
writing her missive. she looked up az
her mother
~Nnst / pay two pennies every time
write to WHY smithg- she asked.
plaintively.
why. Of course darling said the
mother.
-But II pay two pennies every day
70 write to willy Smith. ! won't have
any pennies Of my own"
No. that Is true
Mummy" in \ pleading voice.
won't you give me two pennies for my
letter.
NO. dear. / don't care to write 70
willy smith. Why should | spend my
pennies on him.
Then. with a sigh. = think I won't
write any more 70 willy Smith. I'd
rather have my pennies.
The modern parent seems to Be
adopting Herbert spencer's advice
% leave the children to be taught By
sho penalties that life inaicts.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

pleie and wrctched lives We see every
where because people did not think 4
worth while to prepare for much Of a
careerl They thought they would SGT
Just q little education 10 help them
along: just enough for practical use.
They did not think Il worth while to
dig down deep and lay broad founda-
tions They did not see life a. .
hole
The reason why the lives Of 80 many
people are mean and stiney and juice
less Is because they put 20 little into
them. they make such meager prep.
aration In education. In culture. In
training, IN thinking. Their harvest
IL small because they SOW 90 little
and such inferior seed.
n the youth expects a rich. golden
harvccl. he must prepare the soil. he
must DO some good sowing in the seed.
time.
You cannot take ont OF your life
what you have not put into 4. any
more than yon can draw ont OF bank
what you have not deposited
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

Il was the reserve force stored u
IN the years Of conquest and the habit
Of triumphing IN whatever they under.
took that gave such power to the
Washingtons. the Lincolns. the Glad.
stones and the Disraelis. says 0rison
SWEET Marden IN Success Magazine. Il
Is the reserve power which We feel
back Of the words and between the
lines Of a powerful hook: not what Il
actually In the printed words that I'm.
presses US most. We are not 90 much
affected BY what an orator like Web.
ster actually says as we are BY what
he suggests; the latent power. the
mighty reserve force that we feel he
might put forth were the emergency
great enough.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21


walton Of forests; why they found me
growth OF trees and their maintenance
reduced 70 a science and the manage
ment Of public forests lands an In
portant department Of state.
Al the annual meeting Of the No
braska State Board Of Agrlcultura
held In Lincoln, January. 1872. j.
Sterling Morton. afterNard Secretary
OF Agriculture. introduced a resolution
which read.
Resolved. That Wednesday. tbs
10Th day Of April. 1872 BE-. and TIE
same Is hereby. especially set apart
and consecrafed for tree planting 10
he state or Nebraska. and the State
Board Of Aerlcultura hereby name u
Arbor day: and 70 urge upon the peo.
DE Of the state tho vital Importance
Of tree planting. hereby on6r a special
premium of 500 10 the agricultural
society Of that county IL Nebraska
which shall upon that day. plant
properly the largest number Of trees:
ana 4 farm library Of SIS worth Of
books 10 that person. who on that day
shsIl plant properly. Il Nebraska. the
greatest number OF trees"
The idea was quickly adopted By
other states. Dr.. b. G. Northrop. q
Congregational minister Of Massachu-
sets. known as the great apostle Of
ArboF day gave up his other work 70
devote his entire time 70 the tree cul-
fure movement The American fofes.
try Association made him chalrman OF
committee 70 push Il. and IN lee-
lures. newspapers and pamphlets he
spread the Arbor day propaganda IN
~ before his' death be had seen Il
adopted By almost every State and
Territory. He even carried i ncross
The waters Of the Pacific and Induced
Japan 70 make Il one OF the national
holidays This vas IN 1895. His word
bore some weight IN the land OF the
mikado. and bis visit was . happy one
Tor him. as be was well known. AZ one
time ho acted a. guardian 70 tnree
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

The body Of Ernest Johnson vas
found in the branches Of tree IN
Fl1h bayou swamp near Palmetto. la,
br party that had been searching
a. him for a week. The youth took
refuge from aillsatora IN the tree ana
starved. A note found IN his hat tola
lhe story Of bis death. He had been
ashlnr IN the swamp when aillgators
suarmed around HE skifi. The gators
attacked the boat and the boy ran .
4 tree. He climbed the tree. thinking
lhst the alllea,ora would 20 away but
shev maintained vigll at The foot Of
ihe tree day and night, until me Ter.
ror.ssrlcken lad lost nerve ana dared
hos attempt to escape ia the boat tio
starved 20 death.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

A great many people prefer to slide
.,cnr The line Of least resistance, to
~ along Just as easily AZ they can
h paying the price IN preparation Tor
s y better. says orlson SWEET
,ssrsen m Success 1lagasIne They are
~ wllilne to prepare themselves for
. ~tasr larger place. They know that
..osr education Is deficient that they
lack special training; and they know
.a.e ,bev could manage. somehow. 70
, ''sne,r their deficiencies, but they lack
~ energy to DO 90. They prefer 70
VA. W. elone in an easy-goIns way, with
~ vi least trouble possible to them
selves. ,..o,,..
ueu many wrecks now many ''e''''
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

-where is that new fountain pen
gave you at Chrlstmass" asked the
manager.
Locked up in the safe, sir" replied
the clerk.
"But IN want you to date some let
tors for me next week"
II know It. That's the reason I've
locked up the pen. A pen is too I'M
certain at the beginning Of q new year.
I've had a 1910 rubber stamp made
Yonlors Statesman.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1910-07-21

Kinchln Kelly (who has sized up the
novels title)--Ah. me boy, you've got
a manly look. Would yer do a favor
fer Llghtnln' Luke. the prince o de-
tectivesf
Tim (the messenger. ioyously) =
wouldn't I. thought
Kinchin Kelly-sh. that's mel /
forgot ter put change In me disguise.
90 II yer'il lend rae er quarter I'll
leave IS around ter IN oflce fer yer
fnrmarrer.