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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16
The Rats Took Possession

FROM the Milwaukee Sentinel.
| Rats. like many other animals, will
show fight IL completely cornered. and
on several occasions men have been COM
! PEELED to put UP heroic fight for their
protection. and in few Instances have
had to leave the field of conflict and
permit the rats to hold the fort
An interesting story comes from a little
town on the Ohio river where citizen
had been annoyed by rats until he secured
a trap that would catch the rats alive.
He set his trap and caught about eight
full grown fellows that Rad been de-
stroying fruit in the cellar. Desiring to
get rid of them as easily as possible.
and having heard drowning was an easy
the river.
He carried the trap full OF rats to the
river and, placing them in a slxiff he
| rowed to near the middle OF the stream,
where he proceeded to get rid of the
rats. lie opened the door OF the trap and
shook the eight rats into the stream.
He was about to start for shore When
he saw one of the rats climbing up the
side of the sliff. He undertook to knock
it back In the river, when he saw others
climbing into the boat and almost before
he realized what was happening the whole
lot Of rats We're with him In the boat. He
attempted to drive them out. and Went
after them pretty roughly. but was COM
PEELED to desist in a few moments, and
not only cease trying to drive the crea-
lures overheard. but was compelled to
quickly leave bis skiff and seek safety
In the water.
The man was no swimmer, and at first
held on to the edge OF the boat. but he
was compelled to release his hold and
call for assistance. which happened to
be near or he might have perished.
The boat containing the rats floated
down stream, but was overtaken and
the rats were Killed with the oars OF
another boat before the owner dared get
into the deserted boat.
A number of stories are told OF rats
driving men from rooms or cellars where
they were cornered and an effort was
being made to kill them in large num-
bers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16

6YHE dream of my life has been tc
voice the essential teachings of the
1 Nazarene in newspaper English, tc
do this as would Write of any other
subject, an editorial or news story, for
example, and without pretense. theology
or cant.
still have thisedream, and some day
am going to make 1t come true.
Today the newspaper is the avenue OF
universal appeal In sense 1t is the peo-
Pies pulpit.
Today the need Of the world in every
department of our life is the spirit oi
these same teachings.
We need it in politics. In business. in
industry, in the school. in the home
and in the hearts of the people
The promulgation of these essential
truths is not the monopoly of any insti-
tuition or calling.
The teachings of the Nazarene are the
common property of humanityA
Neither are they something apart from
our everyday affairs. They are woven
into the very texture of our life.
They are the essence Of modern de-
mocracy.
They are the very cornerstone Of Amer
icanism.
They are alive with the spirit of lib
erty.
They are as truth loving as modern
science.
They are the loftiest common sense.
In spirit. if not In words, they recog-
nize the fact that perfect individuality
and brotherhood go together; that they
complete and fulfill each other.
Now and then 1t is necessary for a peo-
pie to go back to the fountain of their
Inspiration, to find the springs from
which flowed the stream of their national
life, to revive their ancient literature and
traditions, to renew their spirit and espe-
cial genius.
ireland went through such process in
the Gaelic renaissance. It marvelously
awakened the land, even reviving her in
dustries.
The springs of our inspiration are the
teachings Of the Nazarene. He was the
first democrat, the reformer. the apostle
Of brotherhood, Of peace, of liberty Of
conscience, of the gospel of service.
Would 1t not be great thing IL we
could go back to this fountain to renew
the spirit Of our institutions?
Here isa work for newspapers as mold
ers of public opinion.
Back 70 the fountain! Back to the
Hasarpnei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16

President Wilson In his latest book
tells the story of Alice Through the
Looking Glass" The red chess queen,
selling Alice by the hand, started off at
a terrific pace. After they had run until
both were out Of breath Alice looked
around and cried in surprise, "Why, we
are just where we were when we start
ed" "Oh. yes" replied the queen, you
have to run twice as fast as that to get
anywhere else"
This age moves rapidly. Each one of
us runs as fast as he can, but finds he
has kept only his same relative position.
We have to run twice as fast as that to
gain on the procession.
Progress Is the key word of the twen-
tieth century and especially of twentieth
century America.
There is progressiveness in politics, In
dustry. science. religious thought, ethics,
psychology and the humanitiee
Are you and keeping up? Are we pro-
crossing in our own especial lines? Are
we abreast of sthe best thought of the
age? Are the windows of our souls open
to the new light? Are we hospitable to
the new ideas?
The human race is travelling as It never
Travelled before. Those of us who COM
pare the mileposts of the past with those
of the present believe Its course is on the
up grade.
Are we as individuals keeping the pace
We cannot stand still. Standing still is
going backward.
Progress does not tear down. It is evo-
lutionary rather than revolutionary. X
follows the same direction we have been
going. but advances.
When Moses complained to the Lord he
received an answer that we@ at once an
incentive and rebuke:
Why criest thou unto me? Sneak
unto the children Of Israel that they go
forward
Progress comes not to destroy. but to
fulfill" It develops and completes the
Institutions at hand.
The Emperor Titus counted that day
lost on which he had not done a good
deed.
We should count that day lost on which
we have not gained ground.
The word is Forward
The above Is the title of new book by
President Wilson, His dominant idea is
that business should be emancipated and
the avenues Of opportunity opened to all
men as they were in our early history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16

lay answering letter that wounds or
exctes temper.
The queen's advice to Hamlet in the
play may be needed as one holds tho
letter that has cut to the quick:
"s o gentle son.
riron the heat and flame Of thy distemper
SPRINKLE cool patience"
few days ago Henry Watterson. in
an editorial on William Howard Taft.
said Hell Is full of desecrated friend
ships" and doubtless the hasty. over
heated letter is responsible for most of
these decorations. Therefore before
writing he letter that your hot blood sug-
gests. hear and heed old Ben Jonsons
advice in Pleasure Reconciled to Virtue"
Great friend and servant OF the good.
Great friend and servant of the good,
Let cool while thy heated blood
DO you answer your letters? Which
letters? | mean all of them. Your let
tors from the old home and the dear ones
there are chiefly meant now. Your let
ters from father. mother and sister, come
to you now and then. Do you answer
them? And those letters from old friends
OF the long ago years do YOU answer
them? All. retain your old friendships.
Keep in touch with those who have known
you long and love you well. Friendships
are not formed every day. The older YOU
get the fewer friends you will make
You may make acquantances, but friends
are of growth. Old friends who honor
YOU with their loving epistolary remeni-
brances are to be priced and letters are
next to n hand clasp. Write to them.
close this desultory contribution IS
Tom Moore ended the sixth letter of tho
Fudge Family in Paris. Said Phil Fudge.
ESD:
"Goodby. My papers out so nearly
I've only room for Yours sincerely.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16

The young man who has the right
stuff in him. who is keen. ambitious
and alive to his opportunities, who
has energy. faith and vision, will pre-
pare himself to meet this demand.
He will hear the call OF the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16

The above is the title of new book by
PRESIDENT Wilson, His dominant idea is
that business should be ema ncina ted and
the avenues of opportunity opened TO ali
men q they were in our early history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-16

How much we owe mankind!
Every hero that died Tor Hberty died
for you and me-
Every martyr who gave his life to keen
the faith was sacrifice for W.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Another Pioneer
 T0mbstOner Dies

Word was brought to Tom mbstnne that August Teller, . we'll known Tombstone pioneer had died at the rosd camp. near Bisbee, sstur.. day night, the deceased answerina the final summons of death through heart failure, dying without . warn- ing sign.
 August Teller was 50 years of age and pioneer Tom bstoner, coming here during the palmy days. He was c blacksmith by trade and was we'll known in the various mioiog csmps of the southwest. Oi power- ful build Teller vas of unusual phy- sique and great feats of strength were attributed to him. At the time Of his death be was chief blacksmith as the road camp. He never com plsin- cd O his health and the news of h:s sudden death was . shock to his many friends here. Of kindly disposition generous to fsult and ever ready to extend . helping hand, the pacing oI
 August Teller marks the closing ol
 the career of sn intereetirg piou, e, citizen. May his soul res, in peace.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Funeral of
 Beloved Pioneer

The funeral of Mrs Sampson Sim. none took place yesterday from the residence of Chief of Police Bravin and wss largely attended, many Tombstoue friends oi the family pay. ing their last mark of esteem a'.d respect 10 the departed.
 Mrs Sim mons was 54 yesrs ot age and succumbed suddenly to hesIt failure at Bisbee. she was a pio- neer resident of Tombstone and the remains were int,rred in the family plot at the city cemetery. o Gibson. an old friend of the family, delivered ar eugolistic address at the residence. paying high and deserved tribute 10 the Christian virtues and enobling traits of the departed mother and friend. Impressive song service was also held and many floral offerings covered the casket. With the solemn burial service at the grave, all that vas mortal of the pioneer Tombstone resident, ever remembe bered for her motherly devotion, was laid to eternal rest To the sorrowing children 1who are thus ruthlessly robbed of their best friend on earth, the PRosPEcToB joins in extending heartfelt con- doleuce.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Whither Some
 Tombst0ners Drift

The PRosPEcToR is in receipt of . July 3 edition of the "Clinton Daily Advertiser" published in Clinton Iowa. There is nothing startling about the courtesy Of the Advertiser, more than we desire to send thanks oy the fememterance by Colonel John P Clum. the president o' the excel- lent publication above referred to. We appreciate the friendly thought of years seone through this "how-dy-do" by one who has not forgotten Tomb stone and by one whom tombstone |, Cochise county and Arizona in gen. ersl remember and hold in h'gh es- teem. The name of John P Clum at the head o, a bigh-clsss publication csnses our memory to revert back to the days of yore when Colonel John Cum, mayor, c. D. Reppy end Col Thonas Sorin launched the Daily Tom bstone EPITAPH in the biggest gold and silver camp ever discovered in America. To say that the paper flourished in accordance with the millions extracted from the esrth would not denote its popularity, for tbe EPITAPH circulated all over the world it wss ably conducted and well edited being freely q~oted st both home and abroad, and it is not amiss to say that through its initiative management and . corps of high priced editorial writers the paper still has . wide circulation in Europe ae we'll ss in America, the continued popularity being attributed to the former direction of Colonel John P. Cum. its frst editor Colonel Clum vas also the fret postmaster of the fret big mining camp in Arizona, and there remain many old timers in Tombstone who praise him iJr eis iciency as Uncle Ssm's representa- tive in seeing that missives of love. tokens of friendship. cheering words and saddening details Of how mother had passed to the beyond came with regularity; although in those days Geronimo was wont to hold full sway and, incide ntsliy, hold the vsst coun- try now embraced in the grand state of Arizona. Geronimo has passed on to another hunting ground, but the PRosPEcToR i. pleased to know that Colonel John P Cum, who through able and clean newspaper work as- sisted in the rem oval of the remorse
 less warrior and redeemed this land from relentless ssvsgery, still exists and is at the head oi an excellen, newspaper in Iowa. And if his is the "Iowa plan" We would recommend that others of us adopt it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Suits Against
 Corp'n Commissions

A San Franci isco dispatch says:-
 Easing its suit on the claim that the Californis State Railroad com- has no power to prescribe terms and conditions upon which doing business in several ststss may secure money necessary for corporate purposss the Southern Psci6c filed in the United States dis tric. court here today bill in equity enioining the commission from assert. ing it's jurisdiction over the plans to make for the purpose of acquiring the roIlirg stock nece'ssry in it's locsl and interstate business. It was an- bounced that similar suit will be filed Monday in the United Ststes court at Phoenix aRsinst the Arisons corporation commission for ssssrtine jurisdiction over an issue of two year
 notes sggrsgssing 80 .OOO, 900. which
 the company consemplatss issuini
 tor capital expenditures in severa states where it operates.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
From Wednesd avs Daily

John B lser. manager of the Whet- 70 one CIppsr Mining & Smelling C.. is . business visitor in the city today from the compsny's mines in the Whetstones. General Manager Belser reports the properties as looking good and . promising outlook ahead for company.
 r Word was received in Tombstone yesterday by Mrs c Thiel of the death q Morenci Monday, of the infant daughter of Mrs J Fitzpatrick, dsugh. ter of Mrs Thiel. The sympathy Of the many Tombstone friends is ex- tended to tbe beresv'd d parents. Born, to the wife Of Al Ralph; iu Bisbee on tbe 2Oih inst, a baby girl. Mother and child are doing nicely while Fsps Al is wearing . smile that won't come of.
 Several divorce cases are being heard in the superior court to'ay by Judge Lock wood and number of criminal pleas are also be;ng heard. Attorney S. K. Williams is q visitor in the county seat today from Bisbee on business before the superior court.
 K Kyle and wife are visiting in tombstone from their home in Fl Paso. the guests of Mrs Kyle's parents, Mir and Mrs N Wolcott.
 Judge Fred Sutter. exjudge of the superior court Is @ visitor in the city today from Bisbee, coming over in his Ford auto.
 The Lucky Blue Birds brooches, rings and ..hstpins have made their appesrnce in Tomhs tone, being on sale at the Mschomich Mercantile Co. They sre we'll designed and Of neat appearance.
 Jeff Milton, Chinese inspector ts Fsirbsnk captured some contrsband opium here last evening and is on the trail of possible cache or system of smuggling hereabout.. Jeft has sn eagle eye and is always ou the look out for Chinese stnugglers. One tiu of opium is worth about $25 in the United States, while the same tin can be procured in Mexico for about $l5. As consequence much smuggling is being carried on by the willy Chink and owing to their evasive character it ia difficult to apprehend them. But the wstchfui Jeff never fails to get on the trail and land the snug lers Of the drug. The Chinese csp- tured in Tomb tone last evening with 6 tin oi the dope" on his person is now in the county isil and his cap- ture may lesd to m re arrests of the band which is thought 70 exist.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Judge Cunningham
 in the limeIight

| Associate Justice of the Supreme Go lrt O Arizons, D L Cunningham, long, time resident of Tombstone and fayorably Iemem besed ie taking his summer vacation in California, and while in San Diego last week. submit ted to an interview by . Daily Union sentative. In regard to general conditions in Arizona. and particulsr- ly with reference to court affairs. etc, Judge Cunningham is quoted ss hay ing ssid:-
 Courts should accelerate the dis tribuiion Of justice and not retard it quibbling over technicslities, said
 he Judge last night.
 "As an indication that the Arizona supreme court is in full accord with he precepts uttered by himself. Judge Cunningham said that when he left Phoenix the supreme court calendar was practically clean, that despite the fact that during the eighteen monthe of it's life. with DO state precedents for guide, the court hss decided many cases oi fae reaching importance.
 Before dcnning the etmine Judge Cur ninebsm held the same theory and expouuded it as 6 member of the Arizona state constitutional conven tion. when he urged the clause Tor the recall of all elective officials, judi cial as we'll ss legislative or executive.
 "The recall laws generally in force do not meet with Judge Cunning. hsm's approximation. He isthered the idea that II any public officer, through derelicti ID of duty CT inefb-
 iency, disp,eased the people tie Question of bis recall should be put 'os vote of the people, and if recall is voted the office then be declared va.an', and an election be held to fill it.
 Under the present system in vogue iD Ariz ms ,"oOntinued the judge, "s recall is started against sn official, and popular man is put up sgaint him. The result is. the ground of the recall is lost sight of io the personsl- i,y of the candidate"
 Judge Cunningham located in Tombstone, Arizons sixteen years ago when the territory was ruled by the railroads and mining corporations. It was predicted when he opened . fight sgsinst corporation control and voiced the cry, "let the people rule." that he had signed hi' political desth warrant. But when statehood had been achieved and the people of Ari- aona were looking for judges of the supreme court. Lawyer Cunningham of Tom bstone was taken away from his practice and elevated to the high est coLrt in the state.-Ssn Diego Union, July 10.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Supervisor Riggs
 to File Divorce Suit

William Riggs. membFr of the Co esa;;.s soas:T board .: scic:-:scs:, through his sttorneys, Richardson & Pattee, has fl. d suit in the superior court for divorce from his wife, the grounds alleged being extreme cruelty. In his application for divorce. MT Riggs tet up . schedule Of community property of nearly one-half million dollars and asks the court to make such division of same as may seem proper and right. The trial will come up next month.
 Mr Riggs has rseided in this section for many years and is one of the beet known men in the county. He hss large property interests, principally land and cattle, st Dos Cabezas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
From Tuesdays Daily

Billy kweli, chief clerk st the Gadsen hotel a, Douglas is ID Tomb. stone on s visit of few days. Attorney H A Elliott of Bistee is 6 Tombstone visitor todsy on legal bueiness.
 Mrs Donald Mcdonald and Mi.s Vaughn were Tombstone visitors to. day from their home at Bisbee. The ladies spent an interesting afternoon visiting many points of historic inter- est about the city and were delighted with their visit to the "only Tomb. stope."
 Wm Brakefeld, one of the field deputies of the sheriffs office is in the county seat today on official busine ees.
 Chine Inspector Zessner. with headquarters at Benson is a county seat visitor today on sn official mis. sion.
 H c Mcintyre of Phoenix. is among the visitors in Tombstone today on legal business.
 H H McCormiet. the we'll known shoe drummer is in Tombstone today on his regular visit.
 The tria! jury is expected to be callei to convene in September. There are many cases accommodating CD the docket to be heard at the Sep tember term.
 Supplies are being sent out daily 10 the mining camps n the Dragons. Tombstone is the supply point for these camps. not far distant and si- fording essy transportation.
 J H Jack of Bisbee is in the city today on 6 business visit. Mir Jack is owner of Cochise,"s horse that is the pride of the banner county of the state. "Cochise" will probably be enc tered at the fair st Phoenix this year and can be depended upon to be @ prize winner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Cattle Growers Assn
 to Meet at Tucson

The 1914 convention of the Arizona Cattle Growers association, which has 500 members, will be held in Tucson on January 5 and 6 sccord- ing 10 letter recsived st the chamber of commerce yesterday from Sam B Brsdnsr. secretary of the association.
 The secretary writes that more members are expected to bs added to the roster of the association before that time and it is likely that she convention will bring ct least . thousand visitors to Tucson for the two days of the convention.
 Chas P Mullen of Phoenix is the psesidsnt of the .. scciAtion and Mir. Bradner. who is slso secretary of the live stock sanitary board. is secretary. The place of meeting was decided ups on by the executive comEittss.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Cochisites to Attend
 Hopi Snake Dance

Several Cochisites will attend the biennial Hopi Indian snake dance to be held on August 15 or l6 st the first mess, known as the village of Walpi, about six miles west of Kesm's canyon, Arisons. Wslpi is seventy- five miles from Flsgstaff and sixty miles from Window. A painting of this yesr's dance will bs made by L Megarree. the Arizona "ccsboy artist, :" for the stsse capitol building. Meeareee is engaged in making several paintings for the capitol. T~o have already been completed snd hs is now painting the dsserss of northern Ari- zoua.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Governor Hunt
 Appoints Delegates

Rev. V L Cole and Phil Bogue, both of Tucson were appointed today by Governor Hunt as additional dele. gates to the celebration ofthe fifrieth anniversary of signing the emancips- tion proclamation, to be held in Pennsylvania in September.
 The state of Pennsylvania passed @ bill appropris'ing s2O. 900 to hold the celebration. Harry Base, colored, 6 member of the Pennsylvania legisla ture, who introduced the bill. is secre. tary of the commission to arrange for the celebration.
 It is the plan to have negroes from each stste make brief addresses and report the progress made by the race since the proclamation was issued.
 About twelve delegates have been appointed so far from thi- state, in- cludipg two wo men. It i. not likely that any more will be appointed. The delegates will pay their own expenses.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
What it Costs to Run
 Arizona Government

JIG Callsghap, the state auditor, has jdst prepared 6 comparative state ment showing at 6 glance the total appropriations for the fiscal year 1913 1914. This statement shove that the total increase in sppropria- ton for the year smounp to $780, 036 or. It now costs more than g., 900 900 to administer the affairs oft he state of Arizona for a year.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Lingering Memories
 of Fred Brooks

"Pickest's Charge at Gettysbarg" is . strong historic poem that the PRos RECTOR fpds in the Clinton {Iowa) Advertiser. Ibis able production suent daring and dauntlefs men is srem ID the pen of Fred Emerson Brooke if we mistake not, tbe second post msster of Tombstone. MT Brooks was an excellent citizen and esteemed because of his many social qualities. His numerous contributions to the Tombstone pubic press were highly appreciated, and becsu e he was SD able and good fellow generally, the memory of Fred Brooks still fingers iu Southern Arizona.
Tombstone epitaph., 1913-07-27
Stabbing Afray
 at CourtIand

Word was received from Courtlsnd today that c miner named McCor- mick wac attacked by Mexican and sss seriously ...htea, .hc-ss :c: fatally, and is expected to recover. His asssilant was captured and is un- Ter arrest. Psrtiou,srs Of the affair is mesgre and nothing is known of the csuse of the trouble.