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Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Cochise May Have
 Local Option Election

Cochise county will have another local option election shortly if the present plane of the anti saloon sd.. vocates in the northern end of the county is carried out.
 It's known that petitions have been circulated and signed by reel . dents Of Johnson. Drsgoon, WillcLI. Bowie. Dos Csbezas and San Simon, calling for local option election cov- ering the district in the towns named, and the petitions will be presented to the board Of supervisors at their meet ing on Monday next for action.
 II is understood under the local option law elections applying to the districts petitioned for may be had ate: two year interim, in which event Cocnise may have another cleo tion and the question of "wet" ol "dry" put up to the voters of the districts effected.
 It is not thought probable that petitions will be circulated calling fo, elections in the incorporated cities oI the county, the overwhelming vote previously had in favor of the "wets' not making such 8 plan likely sl this time.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
From Thursdays Dali,

Miss Ella Niblo. principal of the Tombstone High school. left ttdsy tor Atchieou, Ksnsss, where che will spend her vacation visiting with her brother.
 Mr. George Hunter. of Nashville, renn., is c Tombstone visitor today from the home ranch of the Boquillss Land & Cattle company, where he has been visiting for c fortnight ss the guest of his friend, Gebersl Manager Il. K. Street. NIT Hunter is delight- ed with Arizona and finds much of interest during his sojourn.
 Court Reporter John W. Walker i' in Douglas today on official business
 General Manager H. K. Street o the Boquillss Lard X Cattle company IS in che city today. Mir Street is ont of the heaviest cattle shippers in th' county, bis company having shippeC about 5000 head from their ranges or the San Pedro thus far this season.
 J.A Owen practical mining ms' from Dos Csbezss came into Tomb stone yesterday. He may decide to re main here.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Boosting For Pan
 American Exposition

One of the most enthusiastic boost- ers of the Psnsma- Pacific exposition to be held at San Francisco in 1913, ie Arthur T Gale of that city. Though not officially connected with the ex position. MT Gale, like all San Fran ciscans, takes s deep Ioteiest in tbe big show. While in Arizona he w'il talk nothing but exp lsition in his spare moments and will try to impsr' some Of the enthusiasm that exists ali along the western coast.
 One Of the principal things that is ; interesting San Fiaucisco is bill passed by the Cs.iiorpis leeisistufs allowing 6 levy of six cents on ever, sIOO assessed valuation of property 1T the state to help pay the expenses O the exposition.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Fire Destroys Thirty
 Acres of Grain

Fire originating from spark from the engine destroyed s threshing out it and thirty acres of grain. in the stack in the Allison Bros.' ranch. three niles southeast of Mess. The machine had been set in She forenoon and was fairly started when smoke wss seen issuing from some loose strsw near the engine. Famed by a good wind, it soon enyeloped the out it and even singed the hair and whiskers of Mexican employe before ne oorld get ou. of the straw pile. After hard fighting the flames were subdued, but the machine and grain the latter the seasons crop from 30 acres, were in sshes. The outfit wac owned by the Advance Threahing company. and was uninsured. The grain ~ss likewise a total loss.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
From Fridays Daily

Mrs Ed Neyin left yesterday for Douglas on yisit Of several days rith friends.
 Mir. Ed SummerGeld entertained the members of her Suud'y School class st her home yesterday afternoon Twenty girls were present who en- joyed pleasant afternoon ard the hospitality oi their hostos.
 Clarence Smith returned yesterday from 8 weeks stay in Tdcson on b1s- iness He made the trip overland.
 E. II, Reeve. ia spending the week in B sbee a, the oedside Of his sI-te Mr- Axtell, who IS receiving surgcs treatment q, the Copper Queen hoe piisl. Her many friends hope for [ speedy recovery.
 Miss Lilli@n Buck. for the pact yea teacher in the Wolcott school, vii leave next Tuesday for Pomona, Cal. where she will spend the summe months.
 Mi.s May Chamberlain lift ye-ter day for her home iu Chicago Wher che will remain during the summer.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
TOmbstoner Awarded
 Freeman Gold Medal

President F., T. Hams of the Tomb stone Telephone company, received word yesterday from Tucson that his son Clyde, who is attending the Uni versity. was awarded tha NJ. P. Free man gold medal at a competitive drill by the Cadets of the University Clyde is corporal and won the dis ,inctive honors out Of a class Of two companies The competitive drill qas revieTed hy Captains White and Powell of the sixth Cavalry, |. :. A., and Adju;snt La Tourctte, of the Cadets. The drill of Corporal Ijams sss pronounced fsultless- His many Tombstone friends join in extending congratulations.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
The Old
 And the New

Revertipg to "oid times" in the west is e pleasure to those who probe their memories. and recalls to the mind oi the pioneers how we used to "swing'em around the corners when ve were young." Prof. Parks played the fiddle" in Tombstone during the early S0's when many oi the residents DOW here were younger and more sRiIe tbsD today. The halls where in early dave Ed Doheney, the mill lioDsire lawyer and mining msgnste, and Charles Csnfield, the Rocker. feIlnr of the southwest, led the cotil- lion of the early and late evenings, is now deserted and stilled as of death. The survivors of the day of "fddling" are hale spd hearty, and we are pleased to see mention made Of Prof. Parks, who caused such men as Judge Whi.hom, Col. H L Pickett and Judge Moormsn to swing their trilby's to the delight and "on with the dance people of Kingston, New Mexico, when that camp was in the zenith of it's prosperity.
 Many of thoee who danced to tbs entrsncing strsins of Prof. ParkS i'd. de are comparatively young; although
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Contract Let for New
 Shelter Near Tucson

4 contract for. the erection and equipment ot the Arizona CousOiidat- ed smeitipg and Mining compspy's e smelter three miles south west Of Tue son bas been let to the Colorado Iron eompsny Of Denver for approximately sl00. 900, according to G. c. Thorn ton of the Mine and Shelter Supply Company of New York and Denver, xbo is in Tucson. He states that he has been advised to that effect. Mir. Tbornton's company wac one of the several which submitted estimates before the letting of the contract.
 The terms of che contract provide for the erection of a customs smelser of 300 toos capacity, with sll neces. ssry equipment.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
May Have to
 Enlarge Penitentiary

Robert A. Craig of the board of control is at Florence today, where be went for 6 conference with Super intendens Thomas RynniDg of the territorial penitentiary regarding prieon matters.
 In connection with Mir Crsig's visit it may be mentioned that .he care oi the oon=io:s .. the territorial pr:sos is getting to be something of prob lem. This does not refer to the man- sgement of the institution. but to the lack of room. There was recently completed large addition. but even since it was finished there has not been more than the requisite amount of space. and it ia evident that more room will have to be provided within . very short time. There are nov sbout 5O8 convicts confined in the peuitentiary, About 75 of this num- ber were sent there from the various counties following the last term of court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Many Tombstonites
 Enjoying Mountain Air

Among the Tombstonites who are enjoying the cool mountain bretzes Of the majestic Huschucss and sum. merin. midst the chsrm and scenery of stately trees and intending inter- est oi natures grandeur, are Mrs F. \. Wolco.t and dsughters. the Misses Eva and Lucy Wolcott, Mrs H. Kins- ley and daughter, Miss Byns Kinsley. The psrty left here last sunday for an extended outing in Ramsey Canyon, which is a popular camping spot, a large colony of Cochise csmpers being located there this summer.
 The family of County Recorder Me. Donald will leave for their summer camp in the Huacaucs mountains the last of neIt week.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Teachers Examination
 Monday and Tuesday

County School Superintendent E H StoveT announces the regular quarter ly teachers exsmin4tions tor next Monday and Tuesday ic Tombstone. Tie ezsmi1stions will begin at s:30 o'cl ck and wiil be neld ID the court houss.
 Attn ugh the Tuue examinations are Dever 30 heavy as some of the other q 'srterly examinations, a fair slzed uumLer ui applicants are ex- pectsd 10 take the tests at this time September always brings in the largest Iumber of applicants. and many who would otherwise take the June examinations utilize the vscs- ti1o for ires.ening up.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
TOmbstoners Return
 From Mississippi

NJ. D. Scribner and wife arrived this morning from Biloxi. Mississippi, where they have been on an extended visit. MT Scr.bner, although away from Tombstone much of the time, still claims this city as his home and is a booster for her mineral resources and matchless climsts Mir. and Mrs. ScTibner are domiciled at theIr cozy home "Thc Aztec,' the gsrdens of which contains bswidering varie ty and proiusion of roses that has long given it unique d stiDction among the many attractive garden spots of Tombstone.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Motor Car Fails
 On Steam Schedule

Having given c thorough trial to one of the new motor cars on the Benson. Nogsles run, and having seen it fail utterly to make the steam train schedule, Assistant General Freight and Passenger agent E W Cispp and Assistant Superintendent G. L Hickey returned to Tucson last night.
 The present schedule on the Ben- son. NogaIes run provides for depart ure from Benson after meeting Nos 2 ard 10 on the main line. and arrival from x, gales in time Co connect with No. 9 ia the evening. Although the motor ear worked excellently. 1t fail ed absolutely to make that schedule. It is anticipated that 6 new schedule sill be made to suit the csrs'
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
First County
 Election In C0chise

In the advent of early statehood l and the approaching campaign for first staie officers, it will be of interest to relate the story of the first Cochise county election. The dstA oi came was furnished by Judge J E Duncan to The PRosPEcTOR. Early in the year 1882 politics te- came very warm and several persons commenced to imagine they could fill the various positions in the county offices better than the incumbents. 60 they announced then selves as candi- dates for the non nations. The first political convention held in Cocbise County wss the Repub- iicsn which convened in Schiefelin Hall CD Saturday. August l9, 1882. w H Savage was nominated ss .chs'r. man, and the various offices of the conver.iou were filled and the com mittees were appointed, Alter the con vention was in working order the following named per-ons were duly nominated Tor the various County officps:
 Territorial Council-E H Wiley.
 House of Rep;esentstives-W H Savage, JO Dunbar. H B Maxon.
 sheriff-J L Ward.
 Rec,rder-W A HsrWood
 Treasurer-S T Carr.
 District Attorny-Littleton Price.
 Rurveyor-E c Var Blavcom.
 Adminietrator-B Brown.
 Ooroner-J c Barney.
 Probate Judge-Tbomss Drum.
 supervisors-Theo White, Jobn Montgomery, Alex Blair.
 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
 The fret Democratic convention wss called together in scbieffelin Hsi one week later on the 26th day ,f August 1882 ct l p. m. The Demo-
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Four Apache Indians
 Going to Washington

On their way to Washington, where they have been summoned by the de- partmcn; Of Indian Affairs, four iull- bIooded Apache Indians from Fort McDowell passed through Benson yes- terdsy. The pembers of the party were Yuma frank, Tom Serams. George Diggirs and Charley Diggins.
 Unless they are given change of clothing somewhere en route the In dia-s will stirsc, considerable stten- lion cn Pennsylvania avenue for they were clothed in tte rough gs,b of the reservation, neither very new nor yet from the laundry. They had no idea for what cause they were being summoned to Washington, though it IS presumed to have to do
 ,th reserea,ion matters about Fort
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Four Paroles
 Granted Yesterday

Paroles were issued yesterday to Robert Wendleborn snd Eisy Boyle, two I9'yesr ola boys who were sent to peLitentisry from Globe for bur- glary D the second degree, by Judge E W Lewis. under undetermined sen. fences. Judge Lewis recommended their parole. A sister of Wendleborn Is at Florence now prepared to take care ot him as he was 4 rather reck- less youth Paroles were also issued to George Wsiland and Georgia Ko 5sch, boy snd girl who has been sent to the industrial school at Benson from COchise county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Tombstone Knights
 Visit Douglas

A delegation of ten Tombstonites ss representatives of Arizona Lodge No. 4, K. of P. left yesterday for Douglas to attend some special "doiDs" Of Border Lodge No. 25. The delegation returned this afternoon full of praise for the hospitality accorded them by the Douglas brethern, and \ most profitable Pythisn "session" was reported. The delegates from here included W c Gilmore, A Went worth, Wm Fowler, o D Walker, Wm Corbett. Rev. Deck, Wm Buchanan. G W Swain, J s Williams and " Hsttich.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04

they do not trip the fantastic; tbey are scattered, but many of them re- main in Arizona, and prominent among ~hom i. Col. H L Pickett, in the prime of life's msnhood-msntslly and physically-sho will be one: Sof the first United States senators from the new state of Arizona.
 While The PRosPEcvoR will ever have kinly wcrd for the "old timer" our columns will be open in an CD. deavor to induce others to come and share in the incslculsble benefi;s ths, await good citizenship and those whe "hddled' then will extend the hand o good Fellowship to those who' come ] ter.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Does Anybody Want
 Any Panama Bonds '

Does anybody want any Psnama bonds?
 They re for sale no~, and local peo- ple have received circulsr letters from she United States treasury depart nsnt ssking them to receive and ior' ward applications from persons ~ho wish to purchase the securities.
 The magnificent, muni6cen. and usu..ous interest rate of three per centu ID per snnun is guaranteed tU the holdera Of the bonds Uncle sam uei hss issued 10 completethe Pansma eaoa,, He wants :he pecrle-the common people - to subscribe ior them, and they will probably take uT the entire issue.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
New Cases Filed
 In Both Courts
pIsTRICT COURT

DISTRICT COURT
 Dors Billingsley vs Ame''cus Billiugsley; action for divorce. Arizona and Michigan Development V, Johnson. Draeoou and Northern Rsilw.y company; action for debt sna appointment of receiver.
 Eva sssrsnen ys Eiiss sssranen sn action for divorce.
 PROBATE COURT
 Estate of Maggie sspdstrom. order appointing A W Flickipser. Walter A Morris and Robert Hilburn ,sPprasers Estate of Archie E Rhoades, ords' appointing June IT at 10 s m.' day bearing petition for administrator. Estate of Frank E Trssk. order ap- pointing day for hearing petition O ofLaura NJ Blsckiidge for letters Estate of E T Bsbcock. order sP pointing June l2 ct 10 a. mn day 10 hearing petition of o Gibson It letters.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Local Knights Were
 Overcome With Honor

Those Oi our towns people a q Knights of iiythias wbo attended the mystic doiDgs at Douglas Wednesday, night are but just recovering from the beviidermert which enwrapped their recepti-n at the Shelter City. They are loud aud unEeseryed in praise of the manner in which the Knights de- monstrsted their ability to entertsin, not forgetting to express deligh. with the ci,y that boasts so msny chiysl rous gentlemen. The doors of the city were flung vide open-so to speak-snd sll were made to feel welcome.
 The reception was such as only energetic business men wouli con- ceiye, demonstrating that Douglas is possessed Of a5class of men who will continua 10 push her commercial poe abilities 10 limits yet undFeamzd.
 The newspapers-D4ily Dispatch and the Daily Intetns.ioDsl-reflec the generous impulses 0. the thorough going community in which they are published. Their account of the Py,hlsn meeting and generous notices of the Tombstone contingent were timely and truthful, reproduction of which would be given were 1t no. for the modesty of those spoken of But The PRosPECToR will tender thanks in behalf of the entire bunch, assur- ing all Dougiss-includiDg the editors i-ihat when they visit Tombstone the best iu the venerable old camp shali bt at their disposal,
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Prisoner Brought
 To Tombstone Today

Deputy Sheriff A. W Howe brought over smith from the county n,s pitsl st Douglas today and placed :he prisoner in jail awaiting action oi the grand lury. Smith is the man chsrg- ed with the killing 0! Constable Track at Benson and he has betn a, ,he county hospital until now under treatment for 6 bullet wound in the leg. Smith has but little to say, claiming the officer shot st him first and he fired in self defense.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Montana Millionaire
 Headed This Way

w c Clark. :the ::son of former Senator William A Clsrk of Montana is enroute .to cochise County from Jerome. where he has spent some time in examining the properties of the United Verde Copper company, of wh oh he Is manager. He is accom- panied by Will Clark, g nephew of the senator, who acts AS local manager.
 The present trip of Mir. Clark 10 tn. west i' designed to include a visit to nearly every important mining town in Arizona, in addition to Jer- one where the largest interests Of Senator Clark are located.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Governor Torres
 Passed Through Cochise

Military Governo. General Luis Torres. commander of the federal Mexican troops Of the western mili- tsry zone in Mexico passed through Fairbank yesterday, proceeding on Co Los Angeles, where he expects to re- main for t.o mouths. He still re- tsins his oficisl title of commander of the military zone and goes to Los Angeles on q two months leave of absence.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Duncan Has its
 First TripIets

Duncan. in Greenlee county is re- ioicing in the fret triplets of it's his tory. The tr;plets, two girls and s boy, were born at the home oi MT Homer Howard, and belong to Mrs McGee, a sister of Howard, who went there from Texas to make her home. The babies are of most unusual size their com biped weight being twenty three pounds.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04

Cochise county s cattleship- ments this season went be yond forty thousand head. This ought to be proof enough to substantiate our statement that Cochise still leads every county in the southwest in stock raising.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Constitution in Hands
 Of Senate Committee

A Washington dispatch ssys:-
 The statehood resolution which psssed the house last week is now in the hsDds of the committee on terri tories in the Sepste. This com nittse will meet Friday. when i. is expected some action will be taken.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Board Will Fix
 Valuation of Roads

The vainaticn of the railroads oi Arizona will be fixed at meeting of the territorial toard of equalization which will meet next Monday in Phoenix. The valuation will be made for the purpose of taxation. H. A. NJ .rgsn of Wilcox is the Cochise commissioner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Reduces Rates on
 Ranch Products

Reductions of 26 per cent on dres ed poultry and IT per cent on butter cheese and eggs froh Kansas points to Tucson, to be effective on and after June 20, are announced by the Wells Fargo Express company, It is not known whether the rate applies to all Arizona points or not.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04

Grading has been started Tor six mile extension ot the Ariz ma sr d Swansea railroad. The extension Is to be from Swsusea to the Moro mine which is owned by the Clara Consoli. dated Copper company, and its use is to be for hauling ore.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Rumored That "Red'
 Lopez Has Been Shot

Arturo, Red" Lopez, recently sea- tenceu to serve eight years in the state penitentisry at Hermosillo, was shot and killed while trying to"escspe" according 10 rumor which reached Douglas yesterday. According to sll reports Lopez was between Cananea and on the road south toward the esp. itsl when he made his alleged break for liberty.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Articles of
 Incorporation Filed

The following articles cf incorpora- ,ion have been filed in the once or County Recorder.
 The Warren Laundry company Vance NJ Johnson, John F Chain and Wallace F Grubb incorporstors; place, Bisbee; nsture, to do general laundry business; capital stock, SIS 900. divided into shsTes of $2 each.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Prohibits Mailing of
 Offensive Post Cards

Use of pest cards for dunning pur- poses is prohibited by recent order received at the local pos,office, which declares that extensively importunate printed or written communication shall not be permitted to pass through the msIls.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04
Nearly 300 Espee
 Mechanics In Tucson

That the Southern Pacific mechan- ical department is now employing sas men in Tucson. l63 io the shops and seventy in the csr department is . statement in the monthly bulletin of the chamber oi commerce compiled by H V Fsiiof, secretary.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-06-04

Ms Frank A. Hathaway died iu Prescott . few weeks ago Sbe is sur vived by her husband and had been a resident ot Prescott for many years