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Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
EIks Pay Fine
 Tribute to Brother

The congregased Elks paid Colonel William H Herring ss fine & tribute yesterday morning as is possible for an organization to pay one of their oldest members. Hearing that he was i'll and not able to come to them, 25O Elks formed 6 procession snd marched down to his .es:ae.cc On Main street and shook hands win the colonel.
 The march started from the Elks' club at II o'clock in the morning and the long line soon reached the house. Both bands accompanied the process sion and all went into the yard. Col onel Herring me- them on the front porch. Every one filed past him and each shook hands spd hailed him as ss the oldest exalted ruler of Tucson lodge. After the hsnd-shsking wes oyer and all greeting. had been ex- tended, the Elks gathered in a great circle and while the band played Aud Lang Syne they sang to the band music. At the conclusion of the song all filed out and he procession march- ed back to the club. The spirit oi brotherly love was never better ex. emplified and the colonel ~ss deeply affected Tucson Star
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
Hayden Makes
 ForcibIe Speech

Hon. Cari Hayden, Arizons's native son and representative in congress, hit the nail squarely on the head, when in defense Of the new three. year homestead law on the floor o. the Honse, he said:
 I've have been told thst by reason of the liberal homestead laws of the Dominion last year l25 ,000 American citizens left the United States to set- tie in Canada, taking with them mill lions Of dollars of wealth. Arizona would welcome such an addition to her population. We are developing OUT resources 50 that we will be able 10 sccOmCdate many times that num- Der of people. We are storing the floods of the rivers; we are boring deep into the earth, and there finding the precious fluid that brings life to the thirsty soil. There are no fairer fields to be found under any flag than can be found in Arizona.
 "Ihis change in the homestead law is one of the best means of divertipg the great stream Of emigration which ia now leaving the United States and directing its colrse into the States of tbe arid West, such as the one which I have the honor to represent"
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
From Wednesda Daily

Mir and Mre Norman Mayo have re turned to Douglas after an extended visit with county sest friends.
 Both the ladies and male choruses of the Congregational church will meet at the home of Mrs DslgIeish tc- morrow evening.
 B Msier, the merchant prince of Benson, is in Tombstone today.
 s Pilger Of Nsco is in the county sea iro". the border toab today
 A Nj Harrington Of San Francisco southwestern represe nts tive of Schil- lings Pure Food products, is in Tomb. stone today. Mir Harrington IS the originator Of several good stories and cracking good joges. and is well known among the newspapermen of the country, having been in the game himself some years ago, entitliDg him to a membership in several prees clubs and his smiling face ard mirthiui stories are familiar around the ban quet boards of the press boys.
 c Garcia of Douglas is Tombstone visitor, having arrived last evening.
 Regular mid-veek service will be held at the Congregational church this evening at 7:3).
 Allen R English is nov in Phoenix urging the appointment Of a code com mission, of which. if there shnl. te necessary legislation to create it, it is expected that he will be mem per = Citizen.
 Melvin Swain was in fr m Bisbee yesterday for few hours visit with his m other.
 Joseph A Hunter Of Tucson ar rived in Tombstone last evening on a days visit. IL Mcdonald Of Omaha is a Tomb- stone visitor today. JG Russell of Kansas City is in Tombstone on business visit
 US Marshal c A Ogerlcck arrived last evening on business before the court.
 Attorney John c Gungl of Wilcox was among the visiting attorneys in the county seat today.
 City Attorney Rose of Douglas is in he county seat today on legal busi- l ness.
 Attorney A F Parsons oi Douglas l arrived on the noon train on court | bu4 ies..
 Another general rain throughout the counsy today sdds still greater hopes for valley farmers to their al. ready bright outlook for s good crcl year.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31

News wac re eived in Tombstone this morning of the death of Mrs J c Norton, wife of the we'll known con- fectioner of Douglas Mrs Norton succumbed to sn attack of ptomsine poisoning and died at the Copper Queen hospital this morning The deceased was the sister of Alex Adam son master mechanic of the c Q Shelter and wm Adsmson, former mayor of Douglss. The news of her death will cause shock to her msny friends in Arizona, the estim. able lady being also we'll known in Tombstone.
 Among the prominent Douglssites arriving in the city today were c o Ellis, cashier Bank of Douglas. J O Hsmrell, councilmsn 9th ward;J E Lutz, school superin tendent, and O D Graham, V n kpo sn dem ocrst of the smelter city. All were here on court matters, returning home this after. noon.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
Hunt Sleeps With
 Burglar at Pen

To ascertain the experience of pris- on life, Governor hunt paesca Satur. day night in cell of the penitentiary at Florence with Frank Howard, 6 burglar. as his cellmate.
 Next morning he fell in line with the convicts. marched to the dining room and ate hreakfast of bread, beans, mush and black coffee. He said he thought every governor should pass one night in prison.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
Dairy Cows Sell at
 Average Of $100 Each

co McMurty last week conducted a sale of live stock at the ranch of M B Brooks, six miles west of Phoenix, that was notable for the prices obtain. ed Twenty five head of dairy COWS sold for S2500, an average of s10O per head Thirty two-year old steers were disposed of at an average price O! S4S.- 75 per head and eight mules sold also brought good figures.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31

Deane Coolidge. of Berkley, Cali fornia, the well known magazine writer, is in this historic old camp this week gathering data for some of his feature interesting stories.
 Mir Coolidge spent several days at Hereford and gathered data for cow boy stories st tie Greene Cauie com- psny's ranch After few days visit in Tomhstone he will go to COchise Stronghold and visi, the Chiricahua Cattle Company's outfit there for sd- ditionsl cowboy stories. MT Coolidge carries A camera and own bedding and camp outfit and is at home on the des. ert as well az in town. His speciality is taking snapshots and run ming COWS boy horses and round up scenes. He may rem,in in She Sulphur Spring valley until after April 5. when the Chiricshua Cattle compsny's round. up is expected to start.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
0oings ia the
 Superior Court

The fret steps were taken today that will lead to the filing of the suit of the Cunningham heirs against the estate of the late Martin Costello A claim Of he heirs amounting to about $500 GOO was filed with Mrs Costello. the lministrstrix Of the Costello es-. tate. hy the lawyers for the Cunning and the way is now open for the filing of the suit. The claim i- based upon sn alleged interest of the heirs in cer- tain mining claims at Bisbee that were sold to the < A by Mir Costello for over over s9OO,OOO. Messr. Neale and Morioot who will represent the Cunningham heirs were here this morning. also Mrs Cunningham, as was also Mrs Costello and Attorney Jos Scott of Los Angeles, who will represent the Costello estate. The suit will DO doubt be filed Iduring the next fortnight.
 An order was made in the superior court this morning setting April 4th ss the day for hearing objections for the appointment of Frank w Good- body as administrator of the e.tate of W c Greene, deceased on petition filed in the court few days since by w Griffith of Denver ssking for the appointment of MT Coodbody.
 In the superior court today iudg- ment was rendered in favor of Gold. man vs Quinn for debt.
 A similar o-der was made iu the case of Case of Calvert vs Calvert for divorce residents of Douglas.
 In the case of Kline vs Kline, which involves the auestion of title to prop. erty in Douglas, number of law points were up before the court and the case went over until tomorrow. It is family affair and promises to be exceedingly interesting before it is fiuslly determined.
 Bruce Stevenson was admitted to practice in the superior court on mo. tion O! w French.
 The board of supervisors were in session today at a special meeting and intended to take up the question of the appointment of a superintendent of the county hospital. but the mat ter was put over until the regular meeting of the bosrd on the 5th Of April.
 Considerable business vas trans
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
Court Cases Filed
SUPERIOR COURT

bIfkfiCh COthT Suit No g. o Ash vs Edith Ash Action for divorce.
 Suit No B. Annie B Grant vs Christopoer Grant; divorce. Suit No 34. Josephine Epley vs John W Epley; divorce.
 Suit No 35. F Kinney vs Unknosn Heirs of c W Scott; quie, title. Suit No 36. Southern Pacific Co vs D Fnlghsm. quie. title; damages etc.
 PROBATE PROCEEDINGS EstJ W Yous.; order discharge T R Daniels, Admr
 Est and guardianship BJhl minor: order sale personsi property.
 Est Cbss Z Taylor; order directing posting notice application by co Ellis for letters.
 Est F E Hilburn; Apr IT at 10 a n day hearing petit on that -st be set aside ror surviving husband and m inc or children.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
HOUSE

Bv Kerr validating the commissions and acts Of all notsries public appoint ed under the territorial government. An act prohibiting counties and municipalities from imposing . ii- cepse on peddlers
 "po fence" law.
 An act providing for board of bor- ticnltural commissioners in each county.
 By Buchanan pertaining to re-. demptipn of property.
 By Kane amending revised statutes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
Trooper Issued
 Worthless Check

Another charge will possibly be brought against the Trumreter who is one oi the soldiers now in the county jail for asssulting Chauffeur Lucss. The charge will be that of issuing worthless cheeks. He present. ed check for $l5 to Chauffeur McCiee of the Gadsden auto stand. wh oh wac returned protested and marked mo account" He has taken the matter up with Sheriff Wheeler sud ss soon . reply is received, legal action will be taksn.-Ipternationsl.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31

By Irvine p.o,id'pg for licensing stationary engineers.
 By Lynch to provide for revision and codfying of laws.
 By Lewis amending article , of the constitution and providing for the submitting all amendments to the constitution at the next general cleo ton.
 By Whipple creating board of prison supervisors and position of prison inspector.
 By Graham emergency measure pertaining 10 liens on irrigation com. psnies sTd other enterprises.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
From Tuesdays Daily

The local store show windows have pretty Easter displays which are at tracing the attention of passers by, especially the little folks.
 DrFN Randsll of Douglas is in the city today.
 A special meeting of the bosri of supervisors is in session today.
 Il Perkins of Chicago is in Tomb stone today.
 Among the Douglasites in the coun- ty seat to1sy are Mrs W Kline. Anna Black F Elme : Sdorf and Jce Klioe.
 W R Henry, the f2rd auto man of Douglas is in Tombs,on, having ar- rived fast evening. Franz Elvey of Douglas is Tomb stone vIs:.or today.
 Attorney D h.oa....dson of Dong- las is s Tombstone visitor on court business today
 Miss Mildred $ King of Fl Paso is A visitor in Tombstone for lew days.
 Geo T Lewis of San Francisco is in Tombstone on shor, visit today.
 E Jones Of Tucson is in Tombstone on 8 business visit today.
 GF Woodward, a com nercial trav. eler of St Louis is in town today on his regular visit.
 Woodson of Fl Psso is among the arrivals in Tombstoue today. Mrs A M Stsndish and baby of Omaha, Nebraska, arrived in Tomb stone today on & months visit with her mother, Mrs Owen E Murphy. Chairman August Hickey of the board of supervisors, was ip the county seat this forenoon to attend a special meeting of the board. He came via automobile and was accompanied by 1 his family.
 Mics Helen Benedict returned home last evening from two weeks visit with friends in Phoenix.
 Hon. Sam Pattee of Tucson is in the city on legal business. Mir Pat tee is prominently mentioned as probable sppointee on the state code com mission.
 Attorney Frank Doan is over from Douglas on matters tefore the super, ior court.
 Supervisor W M Rrggs of Dos Cab ezss, arrived from Phoenix on the noon train and attended the special session of the board Of supervisors, en route home.
 Margoson. A Y Wrigh. and o D Graham are among the Douglssites in Tombstone today. HK Street of Jassro is Tom stone visitor this afternoon.
 Rev c " Meyers, formerly pastor of the congregational church of Tomb stone, who has been at Avor Park Florida, for the past two yesrs has resigned bis psstorste there to take effect sn April l, after which he will visit the Everglades and Seminoles Key West, Cuba. and then return on a trip along the east coast Of Florida then to Atlanta. Georgia. and from there to his old home in Kentucky He may visit in the lake region oI Minnesota and Wisconsin during tie sum mer months. Rev Myers, among otbsr things, has become regular contributor to the simmons Maga. zine of New York In the March issue O! that magazine there appeared ar interesting srtscle by Rev Myers or Longfellow-
 A sack of ore weighing about two hundred pounds was brought to Tom b stone yesterday from the property O the Commonwealth Extension s' Pearce. It carries good values o gold and silver and some traces o copper. The compsny's main shsf is now down l70 feet end the manage ment claIms ledge has been locate, , carrying rich values.
 CA Taylor of Douglas is . count, seat visitor on court business. Nil Taylor served one term ss supervise here and has many friends in th county seat.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31

Considerable business wac trans acted in the Superior court during the pas. few days and A number of cases are np for trial during the present week
 FW Randall of Douglas was grant, ed decree of divorce from Aggie Ran dali
 The case of Cook vs the Trustees of the Douglas School district for wages was taken up and tle demurrer to the complaint sustained and judgment given to the plaintiffs. Oral notice of appeal was given.
 The ease of Nelson vs the board of supervisors for damages arising out of of & storm ditch built near Douglas was continued until April 6th.
 The case of the Arizona Insurance Co vs City of Bisbee was again up be- fore the court and sume new evidence introduced by Attorney Flsnnigsn for :be city. The case wss argued and taken under adyisement until April 10 when 6 decision will be rendered.
 In the case of Wm Kline vs R V Crowley was continued until April 3,
 James Rice of Willcox was granted a divorce from Nettie E Rice. In the case Of NJ Harrison vs the s. P. R R Co for damages e motion was made entering Frsax Dosn as ss. sociate counsel.
 The cAse of Vim Kline vs Joe and Ida Kline is ou trial this afternoon and involves 'be question of title to property in Douglas. The case will probably take at less; two days to try as there are a large number of witnesses CD both sides tc be heard.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
HOUSE

MT Ellis cf Mohave introduced 6 bill authorizing Mohsve county 10 is- sue bonds 10 the amount of ESQ ,00O 10 run for forty years |, for the purpose of building A court house.
 By Kate providing for 6 commis sion to codiiy the laws of Arizona.
 By Drennsn for the acceptance fl desert lands don sted to the state and providing for their disposal.
 By Lewis pertaining to cour, trials.
 Wren of favapsi introduced bill designating legal holidays as fo liows: New Years day, Memorial day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving and Christ mas. and providing that when any of them fall on Sunday. the Mcn- day following shall te observed.
 By Kerr providing for appointing and compensation of court reporters.
 By Moore providing for an amend ment to the constitution in reference to the recall of officers.
 By Jacobs providing for the manner Of appraising and disposal Of school lands, occupied under lease from the boards of superv'sors of the various counties.
 House Bill No l, the recall measure introduced at Thursdsy'e session was read second time as was also th" joint resolution, endorsing the sixteenth amendment to the national constitu- tiop, in reference to the income tax TUESDAY
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31
Doings In the
 Legislature
SENAIe
MONDAY

A concurrent resolution introduced by Wood of Ysvspsi thanking sena tors and congressman for aid rendered in securing Ariznna's admission
 Worse y of ma introduced . bill to amend the constitution of the stste said amend ment to be submitted 10 the voters at the next general election This bill provides for adding another section to that instrument empower ing the state and municipalities of the state to engage in industrial enter prises such as the operation of cleo tric light and power plsnts, irrigation enterprises, such ss. opening of coal fields.
 What is considered as the most inn portant measure that will be intro duced during the session was 6 bil introduced by Kinney ef G'ls county, prescribing certain regulations cop- cerping the qualifications and em- ployment of work men and laborers engaged in certain hazardous employ mente and prescribing p-nslties for violations. It provides that miners be able to read and speak English.
 An emergency bill, providing for he time and manner of drawing grand and trial jurors, smendstory of the Revised Statutes, was introduced hy Wood of Maricops county and referred to the judiciary committee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1912-03-31

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-20
MYRTLE SPRINGS
Especial to Times-Recorder.l

Myrtle Springs, Ga, Nov 19.-Mrs
E. J. H. Eaton and Mrs. Bob King, OF
Richland, will arrive Sunday afternoon
to be the guests of Mrs. w. S. Bell.
Mrs. w. S. Bell and Mrs. Ernest
Arlington were the guests of Mrs
Emmett Daniel recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Arlington were
in Americas shopping Saturday.
Mrs. Emmett Daniel is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. w. s. Bell and Mrs. Bob King
spent Monday the guests of Mrs. w. s.
Beckwith.
Miss Eleanor Stewart is the attract
i've guest of her sister, Mrs. Will Dan
iel, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Johnston attend
ed services at Concord Sunday.
Mrs. Cleve Dupree spent several
days the past week at the home of
Mrs. /. B. Dupree.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-20
THE NATURALIZING OF "NEAR
BEER" DEALERS.

Some misunderstanding exists, at
least here in Americas, and probably
throughout the state, as to the course
pursued in Judge Emory Speer's court
toward "near-beer" dealers applying
for naturalization. The meagre tele-
graphic reports of the occurrence gave
rise to the idea that Judge Speer had
arbitrarily decided that a ''near-beer
dealer W S an unfit parsonage to con-
fer citizenship upon, and that a ban
has been placed upon the aspirations
of that entire class.
Such. however, was not the case.
The judges ruling was not so broad
as that. The circumstances on which
his decision was based seem to have
been as follows:
Some Turks, Greeks Italians, and
other heterogeneous folks who nova
days constitute the larger liquor-sell-
ing element in many of the port cities
were applicants for citizenship papers.
A special representative Of the gov
eminent, which is more critical these
days than formerly in naturalization
matters, inquired as to the bus
mess of some of the applicants.
They were "near-beer" dealers,
they declared Then the ques-
ton was put to them sharply and
pointedly do you sell whisky"
They hesitated and squirmed but,
being under oath, and having a
wholesome respect and fear of the
court in the event that they committed
perjury, finally reluctantly admitted
that they did.
1t was then that Judge Speer ruled
that as whisky sellers they were daily
law-breakers,, persistent violators of
the laws of the state of Georgia, and
as defiant law-breakers they were I'M
fit personages to become naturalized
citizens of the United States Inas-
much as practically all of the near
beer" dealers, so called, of Savannah,
sell whisky and other intoxicants, in
contempt of the law, this ruling may
be said to bar all alien "near-beer"
dealers from citizenship.
The standards of admission to cit
izenship are all too low as it is, and
the action of Judge Speer in denying
the privilege to men who every day
are defying and openly violating the
law of Georgia will commend itself to
all Americans who feel a pride in
their citizenship. There will hardly
be anything but applause for his stand,
outside of the law-breaking class it
self. But, and this is a very pertinent
question, why is it that Georgia toll
crates the granting of near-beer lie
enses to aliens? A near-beer license,
generally speaking, is nothing but Il
blind to cover the sale of whisky and
other liquors. In many states liquor
licenses are not granted except to cit
liens whose general good character is
vouched for. Georgia might well es
tablsh a similar regulating influence
and shut out the class Judge Speer de-
barred from citizenship. The idea that
a man can land in a Georgia town
from Turkey, Russia or Greece, or
Italy or any other foreign country,
and Immediately enter the liquor bust
ness-with all it's perniciously evil
effects on the community-is, or
should be, abhorrent to the common
sense of the state. Legislation to COW
er this defect might we'll be enacted
by the next legislature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-11-20

y Thb "stand pat" Republican leaders
aud press, without a dissenting voice.
look forward with somewhat gleeful
expectations TO Democratic dissen-
comfture. Out of such day dreams
theysare deriving world of consola-
tion and in fancy can almost see them
selves reinstated in power for another
long term of years.
Successful in opposition but fail
ures in administration was once said
of the Democratic party 1t is on this
cid accusation that President Taft and
his f3llow Republicans base their pre-
dictiqns and their hopes But this is
one time when the old charge is apt to
fall barren to the ground. when the
hopes founded upon it are doomed to
fade away in surprise and disappoint-
ment
The Democratic party. no matter
what fine Republicans may say is not Il
Bourbon. 1t does learn, it has learned
and the lessons it has learned win
not easily be forgotten This was
shown in the Baltimore convention,
this was shown in the campaign, this
was shown in the united request for 4
redemption of the chief party pledge,
this was shown in President-elect Will
sons announcement of an extra ses-
sion
The Democratic party despite the
cheerful anticipations of President
taft, does not intend to disappoint the
public. Far from it. 1t proposes to
redeem it's obligations to the public, to
demonstrate its fidelity to its pledges,
to convince by the sheer force of ac-
c3mphshed facts-legislativ and eX-
ecutive action-that it has not been
indulging in idle words. 1t will revise
the tariff downward, as President Taft
and the Republicans promised and
taen refused to do; it will break up H.
legal combines and send the chief NAL
efactors to Jail as individually re
sponsible, it will enact progressive
legislation for the amelioration of the
condition Of workingmen as far as lies
in the power of congress. 1t will be in
an open, receptive attitude toward SOC
ial reforms 1t will, in the popular
and most exnressivA nhrasa IF tho
day, make good
President Taft can look forward to
the time when the democrats shall
have disappointed the public" but it is
long. long look. His eyes will grow
weary and his mind tagged and his
body far more aged than it now is be-
fore that time comes He is building
his hopes on foundation of sand.