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Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Dem. State Committee
 to Meet In Phoenix

Organization for the coming cam psign for 'he election of presidential electors and s representative in con- gress is the order of the dsy among the democrats. The stste central com mittee aill meet in Phoenix August 26 according to the call which has been issued by Chairman Birdno.
 Mir Birdno's call provides for the assembling of the committeeman co from the vsri us counties at the hesdquar- ters of the state committee, in the Fleming building on the morning oI August 26. 10 m being the sched- uled meeting time.
 At this meeting plano for the con . duct of the presidential and congress, iOnsl campaign will be made. Ns- tionsl Committeeman Ling will be present and will confer with the eI- ecutive committeeman concerning in- yitstions to be sent to prominent na- tionsl democrats, asking them to speak in Arizona.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
For the Prevention
 of InfantiIe Paralysis

l. appears that Dr R N Looney, SuperinteDd of Public Health, hss taken all necessary precaution to pre- vent the introduction of infsptile par. sIysis into Arizona, having warned all physicians in the state to be on the lookout for cases of the dreaded disease, especially among the children of,people returning from California.
 To see ths. necessary precautions were taken over the state, Dr. Loouey cent a copy of the following letter to each county and city health officer in the state:
 Dear Doctor: Owing to the severe epidemic of Infsntile Paralysis in Cal. Ifornis s3d he great number of fam- flies from Arizona who are spending the summer in California. deem 1t advisable that we take some precsu- tionary measure in connection with the return of families from California. "I enclose you e copy of . letter l am sending out to every physician in Arisons and should any eases or sus- pected cases of Iniantile paralysis come to your knowledge, quarantine them and report the case to me by ] ret mail"
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Board of Equalization
 Meets in Busy Session

The board of equalization is in ses- sion today to pass finally upon the tax rolls and fix the county tax rate.
 The board received sivices oi the state rate oi go csnts per slOO sssess. ment which is considerably lower than was expected since nearly g. 900 GOO in revenues must be raised for state purposes.
 This morning the board have bee occupied in arranging for the county tui iget Of expense and have been go- ing carefully over the estimates and probable expense of county govern- ment for the coming year, it heing E the intention of the board 10 make as los county rate ss possible.
 Tbis afternoon General Manager Walter Doug'as, Assistant Manager s w French and Attorney NJ Ross of the Phelps Dodge interests sp- l peared before the board of equalizs. tion on behalf Of the Copper Queen company assessment. an objection be. ing made on the mining valuations. Action of other county boards in low- ering the producing mine assessments were presented, notably Ysvsp,i county which reduced the valuations 50 per cent. The methods of assess. ment and many unavoidable incon- sistencies of arriving at mining values under present system were srgufd be- fore the board, the mine officials in- dicatipg reason able rate on the bullion tax as an equitable basis. The matter of conflict with the state and county tax valuations should reductions be considered, were dis. cussed in ;he various pbszss and the hearing vss still on at 3:30 o'clock.
 It is probable the board will hold a night session to pass finally upon the assessments and fix the tax rate, as today is the date fixed by law to officially fix the tax rate.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Believe Rebels Have
 Taken Moctezuma

It was the expectation of passens gers arriving in Douglas today from the south that Moctezuma, the capi- tai of the Moctezuma district, would be captured by the rebels today fl in . deed the town wac not taken lsst night.
 Yesterday afternoon it became known in Noctezums that the ad- vance of the rehels was within half 6 mile Of the town and good msny o' the inh sbitants left at once for the border or places where there was net likely 10 he sny fighting.
 The International says It was learn. ed at Nscozsri last night, according to reports. that the rebels opened fire on Moctezuma late in the evening, but after that news came the wires wen, down and since then there bas been DO communication
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Sulphur Spring
 Valley Notes

Mrs Lee Hunt, well known ss the proprietor of the Germsnis hotel in the early days of Courtlsnd, wac re- ported lsst week as having been fatal. ly injured by trolly car in Los An geles. and Mrs Hunt was reported in papers from California, as having died from such injuries, but from the fact that that the name as given in the press dispatches not being that of Mrs Lee Hunt, come doubt remains among their many acqusintsnces of Courtlsnd.
 On Wednesday, Mrs c NJ Renaud, of Pc ,rce, with her daughter Miss Bertha and two some Ernest and Charles. started for Keokuk. Iowa, where they will visit MT Renaud's mother, who is now in her S6th year.
 John Short, one O. the pioneer va'- ley settlers is doing good business this season selling melous. disposin 2 Of about 75 every day by making Cour.land and Gleeson on alternate days.
 Mrs James Weir Of Douglas, sister of Manager W A Bates of c NJ Re- naud's store is reported ss seriously i'll with appendicitis, likely necestits' tIng an operation.
 RG Mcbride reports that ne had some of hi. growing crops washed ou. with hood waters of the late rains though the most Of his crop will ma ture in good shape, and ssys that all of the 1000 trees set out this spring, he lost less than a dozen.
 At Stafford, Abraham Perkins, aged 'S, father of Ale and John Perkins Of Courtlsnd, died last week. NJ, Perkins was a sufferer from Asthms for several years and had been failing steadily for some time, so that his death was not unexpected -Ari- zonau.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
From Tuesdays Daily

FC Earle, the we'll kno~n Fl Psso smeltermsn arrived in the city lsss evening, joining his wife and son who are visiting here. the guests of MT. and Mrs Douglas Gray. Mir Earle has been prominently mentioned in the public press In connection with the Guggenaeim interests and report ed deals on the Imperial and other holdings of the Development Com pany of America. Mir Earle vas e former Tombstoner. being an early pioneer of this city, and has many frie nds in this neck Of the woods who are slwsye pleased to greet him.
 H K Street wac Tombstone visit- or today from the Boquillss home ranch.
 The board of supervisors completed their isbors today and adjourned until September 3.
 Labor Day fslls on Monday Septem- Der 2nd. Thusfsr no Labor Day cel- ebla.ions are scheduled in Cochise county cities although the day will be dnly observed as holiday.
 Geo Walker, mayor of Paradise, rec turned to his city today after a brief stay at the courty seat.
 Chairman Hickey ot the board of supervisors returned to B sbee today.
 John Lopozich has brought action In the superior court against the Cop per Queen Consolidated Mining Com. pany for damages in the sum of Sl0,s 000. The con plsint alleges that the plaintiff was in the employ of the company at their shelter in Douglas and while so employed he was caught in the chains of the crane ard his back and hand injured so that he is 8 cripple fer life.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Court Cases Filed
SUPERIOR COURT

SUPERIOR COURT Judg No 40 D Vincent ct al Dr, NJ Junchevich Or, Sl70, Judg No l36. Geo Hsnniger Dr, L Overlook, Or, s724.lO. Judg No l25 Bertha Lippard Dr H o Lippsrd Or; divorce.
 PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Est and guardianship J Rehwsldt, an incompetent, adm authorized to sell property.
 Els. F Marsh, deceased order pub lication notice.
 SUPERIOR COURT Suit l39. EP&s WRR Co va Boqui!Iss Land & Cat le Go, condemn. stion proceedings.
 Suit Al. HO Carr ct ux vs E P & W R R Go, damages. Suit I42. JF Parker vs E P & s W R R Co, damages.
 Suit l43. Josie Kelly vs A Kelly divorce.
 Suit l34. Sand Tabet vs R L Tabet divorce.
 Suit l45. Arthur and Leo Trspps man vs M Barnes. writ of citiorari. Suit l46. Cecil Arias vs G Arias, divorce.
 Suit l49. H Clark vs San Simon Copper Go, debt and attachment.
 PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Est Geo l Gardner, R Brandt appointed guardian.
 Est Huldah Ashburn; order pub fishing notice.
 SUPERIOR COURT Judg l50. Contyerss Dr s ShsyA Or. s66l5 Suit l5i. Ruby Bsrboa vs Jose M Barbos, divorce ,Fn
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Bisbee Suffers
 Another Flood

B,sbee suffered another flood yes- terdsy and the canyons were seethihg torrents. Tbe city bulkheads and subway were in effective evidence tut not sufficient to cause damage ir m water and debris to nesr'y every bus- iness place in the city. The streets were running channels and the de- posit cf much silt delayed traffic for many hours after, while many busi. ness places were flooded, Debris to the height Of three feet covered one place on the street car tracks and the plazs and postofhce square was 6 yer table lake of water.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Earthquake vists
 Arizona Cities

According to @ special dispatch. Williams, Arizona, was severely sbsk- en by an earthquake shock yesterday afternoon.
 The check lasted from 2:05 to 2:l0 D m. Buildings were rocked to their foundations and windows and crock cry were broken. The inhabitants were greatly frightened. The shock wse felt as far west as Winslow, . hundred miles distant. It is believed that no lives were lost.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Cochise County
 Insanity Record

The insanity record of the lunscy com mission of Cochiee county dis closes the fact that during the year 1911 there were examined by shat body q to,sI oi twenty eight alleged insane persons, of which number twenty one were ordsr.d committed to the ssylum for the insane ct Phoe- nix, while the remaining seven were discharged from custody.
 The record ot the commission thus far this year shows that bat four un- iortunates have been examined
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Medical Journal
 Makes Appearance

Phoerix has 6 new paper. It is the Arizona Medical Journal. volume 1 No l, having just left the presses. It is to be issued quarterly by the Arizona Medical association and tho editor is W Warner Watkins, M D of Phoenix. The journal is to be sent free to all doctors in Arizona during the first year and at the next annual meeting to be held in Globe, it will be decidfd whether publication shsl be continued. The journal is, of course. the organ oi the Arizona Medical association, gives association news and pspers. and deals with sub jects of interest chiefly to the pro- fessiou, though to some extent to the general public also.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
AlIege Fraud
 of $25.0O0

> Los Angeles o's:
 Alleging fraud in the sale to them Of S25 900 worth oi bonds o' the Bistee Light and Power company of Bishee, Arizona. Fsnuie M and l w Gleason, husband and wife, have filed cult in the superior court Tor the recovery of that amount. The defendants are A W McPherson, w r Nordhsdt, the original owners O the bonds, and II A Landwehr. a broker. I. is asserted that fal.e represents- tious were made ss to the value of the bonds and the possibilities of the corporat on
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Over 1000 Have
 Not Yet Registered

Arizonans who desire to vote must register. As the rolls close ten days before the primary it will be neces- ssry to register within the next two weeks. More than s thousand voters have failed to register. There Is no law compelling people to register and vote, but It is the duty oi every man who cares sbGut government, city county, state and nation to vote and to register.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Americans Again
 Flee From Mexico

Owing to the renewed activity cf rebels ia Sonora. and the consequent fright of the population. both native aud foreign, . large number of Ameri- can families, alec prominent families among the Mexican wealthy class are fleeing the country. many o' both ns;ionalities arriving in Arizoos.
 It is expected that even the begira now on will be augmented.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
To Advertise San
 Simon Resources

As the result oi . campaign st San Simon by the San Simou commercial club, the sum of $ll45 has already been rs,.ed for the purchase of adver- isipg for San Simon and Cochise county during the next twelve months. This cum will bs made still larger through subscriptions which are still coming ip.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
0oings ia the
 Superior Court

l The following matters have been passed upon by Judge Sutter in the Superior Court during the August sessions of court. Fisher vs E P & s W dismissed.
 Pacific Sur'ty Go vs Copper Queen, Co. dismisssed.
 Copper Qneen Co vs Pilares Go, dis- missed.
 Nora Latts vs H A smith, judg- ment for S29S.
 Prov Nut B l. As-nvs Zelphia Miller ct al. judgment for 406.25.
 Fidelity Savings Assn vs w F. Stoner ct al. judgment for 694 6S.
 Cowsn vs Nicholson, set for Sept. v. Shattuck vs Land. dismissed.
 Msuks vs Warren Co, dism seed.
 Hilburn vs Waters, dismissed.
 First National Bank vs c Campbell II dismissed Carter vs W T WilliaEs, set for Oct 2i Carnshan vs Carnshsn, dismissed
 Johnson vs Vail, set Tor Aug 23.
 Wilcox Bank & Trust Co vs South, west Mer Co. judgment for plaiutitf
 Taylor vs Taylor. decree grsnted.
 Thompson vs Thompson, set for Oct Is.
 Wsrnekros vs Richaris set for Aug 21
 w GOodbody appointed Court Commissioner and 5000 bond ap. proved.
 Warren vs Renter. dismissed.
 Bar Boot Cattle Go vs R Johnson, under advisement.
 Cummings vs Cummings. under advisement
 Overlook vs Hsnninger, adm iudg- ment for plaintiff
 Thompson vs Thompson, dismissed.
 Brown ct al vs Anderson ct al, un. der sd visement.
 L1tley vs Hood. dismissed.
 Bank of Benson vs Shlllism. stsy of execution Tor 90 days granted
 Live Stock Board vs Trsppman dis.nissed.
 Today vas sentence day Tn the Su- perior court and it vas c case of sev- en up and there was no high or low as they all drew & one spot. The prisoners who on yesterday en- tered pleas Of guilty were taken into court tiis morning and all received one year apiece
 Silvinio Silva. who was heli on & charge ofsn assault with 6 dead y weapon. having assaulted another Mexican io Tombstone was the fret one to receive hie sentence.
 Juan Contrerss, who wss held on & charge Of having stolen s horse in Tombstone Canyon in Bisbee wac next. Frank Ssmsn, who broke into Jack sons barber shop in Bisbee was next on the list to get 6 year.
 Leandro Flores qpd D Mora held for forgery at Gleeson slso drew sin.i- lar sentences
 Ynez Villslbos who robbed a saloon in P:rtleville was also given a year. Jose Lopez, who was held on 6 charge o' sn assault with a deadly i weapon when he assaulted a fellow co1ntrymsn at Courtland, was next to receive his. The case of the State against Grace | Smith, cn charge of rot | bery alleged to have occurred On Sixth stree, in Douglas was set for trial on August 3lst.
 The case O murder sgaips. Bone- brake and Gripon was set for trial on September 23. They were tried at the last term Of the district court hns the jury disagreed. They are accused Of having killed man named Rhine- heart near Douglas about two yeaii since. i The case Of the state vs Fred Hick- ory was set fer tripl On August 3l
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Trust Co. live stock. .... 525 O..

Trust Co, live stock. ..... 525 |. | LEASE Following from Stan FUru. Cn for furniture Mrs Wm Lowery s96.s5. Mrs NJ J Rose s4s. 90, Mrs NJ Purtel $l69. Y NJ c A. Disbee Sl43. l5, Mrs H V Me- Clesry s9a 35, Mrs Fred Hsnscom S24ll5, Mrs Nj Buckley sll4.70. ..... SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE A Bepedic, to L J Wilber RE. MORTGAGE A J Busby to Wm Zeek, land
 WARRANTY DEED E w Kenney to J E Bfophy, iahu fOo AhA ILL H A Clsyatt tp.Ro.nchid & Co, piano ........... l75 E J & w B Miller and Sum reil to ls, Ma Bank Doug las i've stock .. 250
 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE E A Watkins to D R Hancock J B Gersbacb to RE Dickey II W Schofeld to L c Dun- can ard c SIigh. ..... Ct Bank and Trust Go to E B Mason .
 NOTICE foRFEITURE Ed Csrlyon to A Wight. POO .,
 AFFIDAVIT O. Labor by Thos Bell. .....
 hhhDAlN ANb SALE btLb F Moiate to F M Duan, Doug las prop ENTERTAINMENTS. 15o ..
 PATENT U $ to Kshals A Gardner ..
 POWER OF ATTORNEY L G Duncan appoints c " sligh.
 REALTY MORTGAGE E B Mason to Cit Bank & Trust Go. min prop ..... 5000 L G Duncan to Nj Q Hardin, San Simon prop .
 APPoISTMENT OF AGENT Title Guar & Surety Co ap. points L Lipsohn. agent
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
From Mondays Daily.

chairman of the Republican County Central Committee and manager oi the Huachucs Water Company in this city, is in the Pacific hospital a. Les Angeles under treatment for blood poisoning. his right hand hay ing become affected uecessitssing med. icsl treatment to save the arm. MT Gardner suffered s slight bruise to his thumb in Tombstone about two weeks ago, but same wss not regarded with alarm. It appears the sppareni inconsequeotisl bruise suddenly de- yeloped blood poisoning while in Los Angeles and has teen the source of great pain and suffering. The doctor in charge Of his case believes the dan ger may be checked in time. but his vas a narrow escape from pos-ibls lose of his arm and it's attendant risks IL IS hoped Mir Gardner's injuries may not prove serious and his early recov- cry be snnouncsd.
 Robert Best, a we'll known Tomb stone pioneer is over from Bisbee on 6 visit to his SOD, Joe Best and wife ard will remain here for a fortnight.
 Mrs c Coles and Mrs Newman returned to Bisbee yesterday after a brief visit at the county seat.
 A bouncing boy arrived at the Goodbody home Saturday and the new arrival is so cute he was at oncs made member of the family. As a consequence Judge Goodbody is all smiles.
 Wm Morris, we'll known former Tombs,oner was a visitor here yestsr- day after sn absence of several years, and was busy greeting many old time friends. Morris and Gene Lsrrieu were jointly interested in the aviation station near Turner but the latter has acquired the rights for the Joe Bush holdings in that vicinity.
 City Attorney 2 Rose of Douglas is in the city on legal business.
 Today was srrainment day m the Superior court large mum Der of prisoners being brought before the court to enter their pleas prior to AT ranging for trisl dstes after August 18th when the trial jury convenes Quite 6 number Of prisoners entered pleas of guilty aud will be sentenced tomorrow.
 Wn Cowan, the we'll known cattle man, was 6 Tom bstone visitor today rom tte Cowsb ranch in the Sulphur Spring valley.
 Uncle Ben Goodrich was a Tomb- stone visitor today and shaking hands with his numerous friends. Uncle Ben was called to Bi.bee from his home in Los Angeles on legal business and erroute home psid visit to his old stamping ground at Tombstone. A cordial welcome always swsite Uncle Ben in Tombstone
 The local lodge of Knights of Pythiss meet this evening in the Castle Hall for their regular meeting.
 Mise Ruby Lamb of Tombstone, is visiting Mise Mary Kries at Court land.
 Walter Douglas, general manager, 5 W French, assistant general man sger and J Nj Ross of the law firm Of Ellinwood & Ross, of the Copper Queen Company. arrived in Tomb- stone this afternoon to appear before the Board of Equalization on behalf of the mining assessments of the com. psny. The distinguished party lr- rived via auto from Bisbee and were before the board of equalization this l afternoon.
 Pa. Connolly, who was over from Douglas on q pleasant visit with Con- ductor Dsvey aud family, returned to the smelter city today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
PIGEONS FOR SALE

German imported prize winning Homers. Inside parlor performing .umblep. Outside high roller tumb- iers. Plymouth rock Homer squsbs. R. 8 Krebs, Tombstone, ATisous.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
A Holbrook dispatch save:

A Holbrook dispatch ssys:
 The severest earthquake ever felt here occurred shortly after two o'clock this aternoon. The shock lasted fifteen seconds and was felt ct Gallup and sslisman. No damage was done
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
Supervisors Reduce
 Tax Assessment

The board of Supervisors today or dered reduction of 20 per cent op the assessment of the producing patented mines of the county. The assessment on this item fl the county rolls ioots s1f 663. .s6406 of which over hslf or s9,475,0s6 A is assessed 10 the Copper Queen. The total re- duction foots s3,332,772.
 The board made their estimates for county expenses, and Clerk Maclsy's spport onmeDt budget c4lls for s26S,- 9O2 geners furd s53 900 for road fund and sl7l SIT for school fund.
 The board covered all departments of county government and bnslly .ettl d op a tax rate oi S2. 35 for 1912 which is 40 cents lower than l st year. The spportionment is ss follows:- Ge,e county fund ... .75 School fnrd ...... .55 Road fund ............ .l5
 State tax rate ........ go | lotel. l.-..... .--.-...... .'... v oo
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-08-25
TOMBSTONE EPITAPH
 PUBLISHED EVERY SUNDAY.
RECORDS OF
 cocnlsE COUNTY
struments Filed With the counti
 Recorder

strumeuts Filed With the Count,
 Recorder THE RECORDS GIVEN IN BRIEF And option. B Morgan and Kelly to Robt Hennessy, min prop. ........-.. -.
 WARRANTY DEED W Bescov to Segsr. Bsbee prop ................ iV '.
 BILL OF SALE DIM Shsrrst to O Gilman, prop ..... ..........- 'o .
 cHATTEL MORTGAGE VA Young to Bank of Doug las, live stock. .......... .6OO Q. WE Gardner to e w Hall, wagon ..-.'''... ' SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Wm Cowan to E Howard
 REALTY MORTGAGE JE Howard to Wm Co~sp, land loco
 WARRANTY DEED WR1se to A H Zschsu, land 800 .. G Kursul to to W 8 Dixon, Douglas prop ........-.. ID GM Delavara to A Holtsne, Donglas prop ......... 10 A J Haven to G Ksr.ul, Douglas pr p ............ lO JB Greathouse to 20 Colson Douglas prop ...... lo ..
 US PATENT U 5 to Wm Rose, land.
 REALTY MORTGAGE FOG Colson to F D Young, Douglas prop ........ 300 SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Prov Nut 5 & L Assn to B SleYen
 WARRANTY DEED NJ Schlieper to SA Higgins Bisbee prop .......... 10 .. Ariz & Mex Realty Cn to Mrs J F Burke. Douglas prop. l75 .. NJ Ramlrer to Arquello, Douglas prop ............ 49 PJohnson to Copper Queen Con Min Co, prop...... - JS Merrill to s Merrill Jr, land
 REALTY MORTGAGE s A aiegins 10 Cocbise B & L Assn, Bi.bee prop .-... HOO W W Samson to O Olson, Douglas prop ...... 4o0 FIN Good man to H NJ Ecker- man, land .... AUD NJ Ivsnkovia to J Bryant, Biebee prop. ........ oo0 GP Gregovich to N Medi- gevich, Bisbee prop ..... lO6 .. SATISFACTION OF MoRTGAG Al McDermott to J Bloom- CT Al McDermott to w Sam son. -.-.'..... .ts.....-
 cHArTEL MORTGAGE J Kline to A M Wimfell. fur uiture ,etc .-....-... oo .. JKline tp R J Averill, fur pttufe of <o Kline to Mrs Brysnt. fur- Diture 9i Cd
 HOMESTEAD DECLARATIcs By J 5 Merrill, Jr -......
 QUIT CLAIM DEED Woolery to W Hunter. lard -...--..-.-.. ooV = JH Brysnt to NJ Ivankovic, Bistee prop p.....--.--..- 4oo AD Ibarro to G P Greg )vich prop ..-----..----- <o' xoTIcE OF PossLssoRY RIGHT NJsrvis files on land ...-.
 cHATTEL MORTGAGE VII Buss to J c Gungr, live stock. k.............. lzo .. Airdome Theatre Go to A N Andrews Co, Douglas prop Sl7 O' AGsrciA to willcox Bank (