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Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Phenomenal Arizona
 Alfalfa Seed Yield

A phenomenal yield of alfalfa seed is reported from the Karr & Keste r ranch near Yuma, running above 900 pounds to the acre. This is several hundred pounds sbove the aversg e crop. It is understood to be the proa duct of special experiments made last. necessarily handicapped by an uneven flow of water. When the full supply from Lsguna dam is turn- ed on the valley soon, it will be possible to bring the average of seed crops in the valley to mammoth production that would seem startling now.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Lower Telephone Rate
 For Cochise County

It was announced today by Man
 sger Harry Evans, in charge of the local office of the Mountain State Telephone and Telegraph company. that 6 nes rate had been established for Cochise county from Tom mbStone. thereby cutting the present rate down about two thirds. lr other words one can now communicate with parties in Bisbes for 20 cents and to Douglas for 30 cents. while heretofore 50 cen Is wss charged 10 Bisbee and 75 cents 10 Douglas. Comparative reductions have been made Ito other points in the county over the compsny's lines
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
New School Houses
 For Cochise Districts

A E Huret, the well known con- tractor and builder oi Bisbee, wss an incoming passenger last evening from Hereford, where he went to look over plans for erecting two new school houses in the districts Of Hereford and Pslsminos. Bonds were recently sold in the two districts for the ersc- tion of schools and purchasing sppar- atus to furnish came From what csn be sscertsined ct this time 1t is the intention of the trustees to either erect cement or gypsum block struc- lures in the place of the old fashioned frame house. It is expected that con- struction work will commence in q very short time and the same con- pleted and in readiness Tor the fsll school term
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
From friday's Dails

George Mitchell, connected with | Ar zoua Burlington Mining Go. cane l up from Nogales today on business. | The boards of supervisors and equalization will be in session in Ton. b. stone on Monday. Tbis will be the last meeting of the sqnsli1ers for this year.
 Nine civil actions have been flied SO far this month in the clerks office. oi which two are divorce cases.
 Frank Keliner is numbered among the recent arrlvsls in the county capital from Csnanea. Mexico, where he is employed in the mines. He wac formerly connected ~ith the I. c. NJ. Go in the capacity Of miner.
 A CAT of ore was shipped from the Rsttlesnske mine today by the les.- ore.
 Chinese Inspector Jeff Milton came up from Fsirbank this morning and made his usual rOuuds in Chinatov vn returning home this afternoon.
 Attorney W K Flora was an srriv- ing passenger on tine noon train from Bisbee, on s business mission.
 Dosn D. Clark, special agent Of the presidents office of the Mountain State Telephone Go, is expected tt arrive this evening from Douglas. te look alter certain matters connected with the local office. Mr. and Mrs. George Rsiierty de parted yesterday for Bisbee. wber' they will visit for several days witl . relatives
 Edward Wilcox returned to hi ranch near Hereford today after pleasant visit with relatives in Tomb . stone
 James Mars went to Bisbee on yes terdsy afternoons train CD bushes mission.
 Foreman Deadmon of the Cniri cahua Cattle Company, is numbere' among the visitors in the county ses today.
 Mrs Sophia Edwards left today 10 l Bisbee, where she will visit wit friends and relatives for a fortnight
 Grant Warner will leave on tn first of the month for 1ucsoo, wher ne viii enter the University Q: Az; zons.
 Mrs. William Lutley Sss su out T going passenger yesterday sfternoo D for Bisbee on & visit Of several day r with friends. l. The law library Of Ben Goodrich being shipped to Los Angeles today where Judge Goodrich coptempls,s n opening 6 law office.
 GU McCsbe left today for the Hue i, chucss ate. 6 days stay n the count seat on business.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Long Distance Service
 Will Be Iaaugurated

Tomorrow At lie office ,i tae cham Der of commerce and mines st Doug lac the long distance service Df the Mountain S:s'e Telegraph end Tele- phone company will. with some cere |. mony inaugurste the long distance service which will hereafter coLrect that city with all points esst ss far ar Denver and west to include all citie- in this territory and ls,er Tombstone will have connection ss far vest d, Los Angeles.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Newsy Items
 From St. David

ST. DAVID,-This section of the San Pedro valley is at the present time enjoying @ wave Of prosperity in the way of flo usishing fields of sl- falfs and garden truck. The recent rains have assisted materially in ms- turing the many crops now under cul- tivation.
 Tbe public schools of this town viii open up for the fall term on Monday. September 4th, and 6 good attendsn nee is expected. The came lumber uf teachers will be smplo, ed during the coming term ae last.
 Some very fine watermelons and csntsloupes are now being shipped daily 10 the markets The melons are of e fne flavor and in great de- msnd.
 McMesu and Earl Simpeon of Benson were here for several days last week on a hunting trip and they re- port that Quail are plentiful between St David aud Benson.
 Al Holden had his teams busy for couple Of days last week hauling to Mescsl 6 camp outfit and many suppliee which will be used by the Fl Psso & Southwestern system's sur- veying crews.
 A grand social dance will be given st the school building here on the 24th of this month for the benefit of the St David public baseball club. and many of the dance lovers of Ben- son gre expected here to participate.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

Further details received from Winklemsn and Hayden, more than verify the reports Of damage done in Wednesday nights cloudburst. A rough estimate of the loss is s200 900
 Nearly 200 houses on the ridge at Win klemsn were demolished. The main town. on the fat below the hill wac flood, l by foot c! water. A few houses were uproofed with no great loss.
 The Mexican settlement adjoining Hayden vac rs1ed and the Ray Con- so,idated reduction plant unrooied An appeal has heen made to the may or of Phoenix for assistance and @ fund is being raised
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Strike Situation
 At Tucson Shops

Notwithstanding the fact that the Southern Pacific shopmen in Tucson have voted alInost unanimously against the strike which has been considered by all .he machinists and sbopmen in the employ of the rail- road the position which the Tucson men will ultimately take will uot be- come known until Julius kruttscbnitt director of msintsinance and nsy, in Chicago, gives his decision upon the subject A strike is expected.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Hassayampas Hold
 Reunion on Coast

The Arizona Hasssysmps society began its arnual reunion at Los An- geles last evening with theater party at the Orpheum. Today the members will take 6S mile auto trip around Los Angeles. Tomorrow evening. the annual bsrquet and speech making will be held at the Hollenl eek hotel . Los Angeles. Abont two hundred Arizonans will be in attendance.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Governor Sloan
 Paroles Youth

Governor Sloan yesterday granted a parole to Geo Holland, committed to the reform school from Cochise county in 1910. Superintendent Ma honey recommended the parole, say. ing that che boy had been sn invalid mOst of the time since he vas brought to tbs. InstitGtion and that his par ents had promised 10 take the lad out of the territory and not let him re- turn during the term of hIs sentence
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

The Benson public school wi l open on Monday, September 4th, after 6 vacation of several months. The school house has been given various needed repairs, besides putting the floors in shape and oiling the same. A nes flag has bern received which will float over the school and con- tsins two new stars for Arizona and New Mexico.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
New Cases Filed
 In Both Courts
PRoBA1E cCtRr

PRCBA1E CCt Rr
 Estate of Hilms and Freddie Sand strom, minors; order confirming sale of Douglas prop for $90O to Mrs lone l. Howard Ii u1ter.
 In the matter of the estate of Ed- ward Csrlyon; order of publication of notice Co creditors.
 In the matter of the estste of E. P {. Ryder, order appointing Arthur J.. Benedict administrator. In the matter of the estate oi Jos epb Vershsy, order continuing bear ing petition for distribution until Sept l. 1911.
 Estate and guardianship of Aileen and Patricia Cunningham, minors order appointing Aug IS, 1911, al IL a. tn., day o. settle ment oi account ol Julis Cunning ham, guardian. PROBATE COURT l In the matter of the estate Of Mary E Wilson. formerly Mary E Steiner deceased. order of publication snt notice to creditors. In the matter Of the estate of Mar! Ann Shapely, decree of final discarg' dischsrging P Cunningham, ss en- ecutor.
 In the matter Uf estate of Epig menio Rodsllegss, order to sho' cause why su order Of sale of real es tate should not he made. Sept l: 1911 day fixed orderin. petition to gel real estate. In the matter Of the estste of W
 Butler, order appointing W W Law
 bom, special adm. DISTRICT U, S. COURT \ Suit No 64l4. Willie Moore , |, Wilburn Moore, action for divorce.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
No More Obscene
 Cards Through Mail

No more will obscene Cr suggestive post cards be allowed to pass through the mail unno:iced by the postal authorities. They will be conhscat- ed by the authorities and forwarded to the department at Washington.
 Postmaster Crsble has received in- structions from the postmaster gem ersl at Washington to that effect.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

It is announced that a Philadel phia capatslist has taken over ,he YsrnelI mine. located six miles from Congress Junction. This property has blocked out large bodies cfgold ore said to have . value of siI dollsrs per ton.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Troops Ordered
 to the Frontier

4 Washington dispatch says:
 Because of threatened trouble in Lower California and incidental to the Mexican governments endeavors 70 qleli d sturbsnces there. troop of United States cavalry will be ordered to the frontier Co patrol the border from Yuma 10 San Diego.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

Residents Of Arizona have discover. ed tbst cactus needles or tnorns are sd dmirable as Rrsphopbone reproduc. ing points. and big export trade is anticipated.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

Fred Zoebel, respected Ysvapsi pioneer snd native of Germany, sgeG S4 years. died of spop'exy Augut s, 1911 He did some very successful mining in LynI creek district. come yesfs ago.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
:.sep lour Bowels Strong,

Constipation or d.arrhea whe our bowels ar out of o-ier. Gas afets Candy C.thartic will max hem act naturally Genuine tabler, itamped C. C. C. Never sold Y slE. All druggists roc
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Fierce Ari- zona Storm

Advices received thls afternoon that tornado had iuet broken over the city of Tucson .nd was doing con- siderable damage. 4 heavy wind and rsinstOrn, nearly s cloudburst, for twenty minutes. dore than sn inch of precipitation. Damage however was slight. according to later advises.
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20
Special to the PRosPECToR
Special to the PRosPECToR WASHINGTON D. C. Aug. 18--At precisely 6:10 o'clock this afternoon the Senate passed the Statehood Resolution amid applause.

We'll both factions in Arizona have had their day the recall feature of the constitution the Flood resolution passed with whoop, satisfying its advocates, and then the President gave solar exus that pleased its opponents. Now then let's have statehood
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

The recall has beer recalled and if trumps up kick the initiative and referendum any of the i've features of the constitution might get in yet
Tombstone epitaph., 1911-08-20

Arizona is anxiousy wal ting to tack up the 47th do lot of oratng and vote for her first ocers-and there will be plenty of them ready to serve,
 Arizona is getting ready to send greetings.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
CHIEF PULITZER HEIR
Is HIS YOUNGEST SON
Three Sons Get New York and
ST. Louis Newspapers.

New York-Joseph Pulitzer's will,
in which his youngest son is made
chief heir to his newspapers, was filed
with the surrogate here for probate.
The capital stock OF his two news
papers. the New York World and ST.
Louis Post-Dispatch, is left in trust for
his sons and their male issue during
the lives of the two younger sons.
codicil attached in 1909 divides
these interests as follows: To Her
bert, the youngest soE, six-tenths; to
Ralph. two-tenths; to Joseph, one
tenth, land the remainder to be held
for the benefit of the principal editors
and managers of the newspapers
whom the trustees may regard as the
most deserving and valuable from
time to time, and upon the expiration
of the trust estate that one-tenth of
the stock OF each of the companies
shall be sold to one or more OF the
principal editors or managers OF each
OF said newspapers whom the trustees
may consider most deserving in point
Of ability and integrity"
The will ratifies the gift of $1,000
600 to Columbia university, for the es-
Enlistment Of a school of journalism,
and also the ratification of an addi-
tional $1,00O,000 for the same purpose,
subject to certain conditions, which.
If not complied with by Columbia be-
fore the amount is paid over, will re-
suit in the sum going to Harvard uni
vr;%r
Journalism and one-half for many I'M
usual prizes and scholarships.
In addition to outlining at length
the school of journalism plan, the docu-
ment sets forth large number of in
teresting requests not previously
known
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
RECALL OTHER BAD STORMS
Weather Bureau Records Show RocI
County Cyclone as Fourth, That
Has Devastat Wisconsin.

Madison.-Accordi to the rec
University of Wisconsin there have
been three disastrous tornadoes, in
which lives were lost in Wisconsin,
previous to the one near GAINESVILLE.
There are also others of a more re-
mote date which are not registered.
On July Z, 1877, the little village
of Pensaukee, Oconto county, was to-
tally destroyed by a tornado which
passed through the center of the
town. Eight persons were killed and
about fifty severely injured. Nearly
all the houses and outbuildings in
the village were leveled and the loss
to live stock and crops was large.
At Racine on May Is, 1888, a por-
ton of the city was destroyed by a
tornado and stormNin which twenty
five persons lost their lives and 100
were injured. The property loss
amounted to about 100000.
BY far the greatest damage that
was felt by any part of Wisconsin
through a wind storm was in New
Richmond, when, on June IS, thirty
three persons were instantly killed
and within week seven more had
died as the effects of the storm
which all but wiped that village off
the map.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
DIETZ CASE TO HIGH COURT
Meeting for Appeal in Behalf of
Cameron Dam Defender.

Fond du Lac-A conference held
here between the attorneys in the
Dietz case resulted in an agreement
to appear before Judge A. H Reid
at Wausau on Nov Is to reach a
final agreement of exceptions to be
embraced in the bill to be filed with
the supreme court by the defense.
1t was found, it is said, among
other things that of the 1900 pages
OF testimony in the Dietz murder
trial, when the defender OF Cameron
dam was tried for the killing OF
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp, at least
900 includes evidence absolutely inn
material to the case. This evidence,
according to Maurice McKenna of
this city, who represents Dietz, re-
lates to some fifteen or twenty other
offenses Dietz is alleged to have COM
mitted.
The testimony, according to Mr..
McKenna, shows that Dietz, who con-
Quoted his own case, failed in scores
OF instances to take the proper eX-
ceptions.
The defense wants the bill! of ex-
ceptions to show certain questions of
law which Mr.. Dietz did not ask at
the trial by reason of his lack of
knowledge of legal procedure
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
SAY NEWS WRITER'S
ARE TURK AGENTS
Warrants Issued For Their Ar
rest in Tripoli.
ARABS SLAUGHTER ITALIANS
Observer Tells How Ottoman Allies
Fell Upon Foe and Killed
and Manned Even
the Sick.

New York.-The following cable
gram from Tripoh has been received
oy the Italian Journal, published in
this city:
Warrants have been issued against
the local correspondents of the New
York World and the Berliner Lokal
Anzeiger. Proof has been found in
the house where they lived to the
effect that they correspondent with the
Turkish army officials at Ainzaia.
THE Arab who delivered the CORE
spOndence has been arrested and con-
fesses. He says that the two CORE
srondents had been introduced to him
by Ludlow, German correspondent
who was expelled by General Caneva.
1t is clear that the correspondence in
question was the work of a spy. The
judicial authorities of the military
have issued a warrant for both"
London.-A special correspondent
of the Corriere Deda Seria writes
from Tripoli to the Daily Telegraph,
saying:
AS conscientious journalist / can
not restrain a word Of indignant pro-
test against the Infamous campaign
which a certain section of the foreign
press is conducting against the Italian
soldiers. accusing them Of atrocities.
ION October %, from an early hour
in the morning, the oasis was full of
Arabs, but nobody paid any attention
to them. They were respectful and
frequently exchanged greetings with
the soldiers walking about.
Suddenly the Arabs disappeared
and an Internal fusillade began from
every side on groups Of soldiers, who
hurried to the trenches and snatched
up their arms, thinking the Turkish
attack had begun Bullets came from
every bush, every hedge, from the
high foliage of palm trees. The
Bersaglieri fell one after another;
struck in the back or side; they we're
trying to face the attack, although
they did not understand from whence
1t was coming.
"Afterward there came terrible
hour. The Arabs murdered the wound
ed, attacked the ambulances and fell
upon the defenseless sufferers. Some
of the wounded officers committed sui
eide, so as not to fall alive into the
hands of the enemy
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
MANCHU BUTCHERS
WELD THE SWORD
thousands OF Chinese Are Slaughtered
In Nanking-Massacre Fol-
lowed by Fire.


Marking, China.-Rapine and butch
cry, fire and general desolation.
hold sway in Marking. Twelve thou
SAND Manchu soldiers, backed by
an order authorizing a general mas
sacre or Chinese. are numbering help
less men, women and children through
out the native city. AS fast as they
have looted given section and slain
every living thing In their path the
Manchus are applying the torch.
Between 10000 and 10000 revolu-
tionists. modified miles from the city.
are helpless because they have prac-
tically no ammunition Boats and mack
horses laden with rifles and cartridges
are making all possible haste from
Shanghai and their arrival will be the
signal for a tremendous battle.
Thousands of men, women and chill
dren were slaughtered, making it the
reddest day of the revolution against
the Manchu dynasty.
The Manchus, realizing the predica-
ment OF the rebels, descended upon
Marking during the night and at day
light began the execution OF an order
by the Tartar general for a general
slaughter. Hundreds had been exc
cuted previously in an attempt to teri
rorize the inhabitants, but it was not
believed that an organized massacre
would be attempted.
How many were killed cannot even
be estimated Bodies are strewn
everywhere and at the gates they are
piled about in great heaps
The Manchus then set fire to the
city. Satisfied that the flames had
gained sufficient Roadway to defy the
survivors of the passacre the loyalists:
retired to Purple Hill, where they are
celebrating the slaughter.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
WORKERS LAW IS
UPHELD BY COURT
AN OPINION BY CHIEF JUSTICE
WlNSLOW DECLARES CON-
PENSATiON ACT VALID.
REvERsES PRIOR DECISION
judgment of Circuit Court Is Set
ASIDE by States Highest Tribunal
Associates Agree Unanimously
With Chief Justices Opinion.

Madison.--The supreme court has
handed down an opinion which re-
verses the decision of the lower court
ana upholdlng the constituticnality
OF the workmen's compensation act.
as passed by the last legislature The
opinion was signed by all the men,
pers OF the court and written by
Chief Justice Winslow.
The opinion first discusses in gem
eral the principles of the constitu-
tionality of laws, and then takes IN
the objection that the law is against
public policy, declaring that it is not.
The next objection to receive atten-
ton in the opinion is, that the act
vests judicial power, in the commits
sion. Judge Winslow concludes that
it does not.
The opinion then discusses the
point that the act abolishes the de-
lenses of assumption of risk and neg
ligence of q. co-employe. Judge Wins
low concludes that the legislature
has the power to abolish these two
defenSeS
The court does not discuss the
minor points and objections brought
out in the hearing but says that if
the act can be found to be partially
unconstitutional, through some of it's
provisions, that these are not con-
sidered sufficient to destroy the
whole act
The suit was originally brought by
Edward Borgnis, superintendent of
the pattern shop of the Falk COM
pany, Milwaukee, who is under con-
tract to work for this company
certain number of years at stated
salary. Frank HI. Schumacher. Mil
Waukee, has a son, Arthur, who is an
apprentice with the same company
and also under contract to remain
for stated period at certain wage.
These two combined and brought suit
to restrain the Falk COMPANY from
coming under the provisions OF the
Workmen's compensation act, be-
cause, they argued, it would destroy
their contracts
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
SAYS M'NAMARA'S NOT GUILTY.
Gompers In Annual Report Declares
Accused Brothers Are innocent.

Gompers In Annual Report Declares
Accused Brothers Are innocent.
Atlanta, Ga.-That the Mcnamara
brothers are the innocent objects
of the "diabolical revenge" of
Atlanta. Ga, Nov. 13.-That the Nc
Namara brothers are the innocent OBJ
jects Of the "diabolical revenge" OF
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis is the asser-
ton made by Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent OF the American Federation Of
Labor, in his annual report which was
submitted at the meeting OF the fed
Grafton here. Mr.. Gompers dis
cussed the Los Angeles dynamiting
case at considerable length and did
not spare strong language in de-
nouncing the actions of those who are
seeking to convict the McNamaras OF
guilt in connection with the destruc-
ton of the Los Angeles Times build
ing.
The report of Secretary Morrison
shows that the membership for 1911
is at it's highest point. 756, 735-and
that there was a balance in the treas
ury on September 80 of $1S9.579.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-11-17
Eiqhty-Mile Prccipice

Capt. G. G. Rawling, a member OF
the British expedition that recently
explored Dutch New Guinea, describes
what may be the greatest unbroken
precipice in the world. 1t runs, he
says, for distance of eighty miles
from Mount Carstenz westward to the
Charles Louis mountains. It's greatest
sheer height Is at Mount Leonard,
Darwin.
The explorers were never in a posi-
ton to measure with the theodolite
sheer height Of this immense -preci-
pice exceeding $500 feet, but from
many views obtained of it while he
was climbing Captain Rawling has no
hesitation in stating that the greatest
perpendicular height is not less than
10000 feet or almost exactly two
miles.-Youths Companion.