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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
Money Coming Slowly

County Treasurer Harry Ross states
that the second payment OF county
taxes. which is now due, is not coming
in as fast as it should and that the
time is getting short. He requests
tina. the taxpayers send in their taxes
As soon as possible as there is large
number out. and If they sail wait until
the last moment. il makes a rush OF
work in the Office and delays the send
ing out Of the receipts to the taxpayers
who then become impatient because
they do not receive the receipt at
once The taxes become delinquent
on the first of May. and there are but
twelve days more in which TO pay
the m. There are number of the
large companies that have not as yet
s<nt in their second instalimsnt.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
DEATH WO0S LONELY
TRAPPER AND WINS

PHOENIX, April IS C l., Hum
mer. aged Is years. was found IN his
tent near the AZ milepost On the
Apache trail on Saturday By his CO m
paRion. John Pats.
The sum of S44S in United States
currency was found on the person 81
the aged man and for this reason
Judge Lyman in the superior court
will this afternoon appoint admins
traitors TO look after the estate until
such time as the money can be turned
over TO the legal heirs OF the decedent.
Hummer was quite well known in
Phoenix, At the time when overtakeu
by death he was engaged on a trap.
ping expedition.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23

STAFEMEN 9 Of THE OWNERSHIP.
anasem~nt REGULATION, etc.. Required by
the Act # Congress. of ugus, ~. 1912 Of
I mhstone Weekly Epitaph; pub Isheo very
sunday at Tombstone. Arizona, for
AprIl 4, Iouo state Of rizona. county OF Co
CHS. So B~r,ae me. "a Notary Public in and
% the state and ouaiy afcTesaid. personallv
,pGsa d e. = Gragi. wh3 having b--n
dily 81 m -ccordin-s - Law. poses and says
ihi he is 4 edit OF the Tombstone We.kly
=. it 2h Az that the following IS, 10 the
y ST "f hi, knosle'ig- md be;irf. a true STATE
aren't OF the ownership management "a Il a
asi ' pace abe ciFculauon,. etc OF the aiore
ID pub &c ,tion iof the date shown il ,te
,Sose cspuon requires b. thr Act Of august
- 1879. embodied IN section 4iS Postal llss
,n1 Rig .Iaiions. p. inted Oh the reverse o. this
form. to wit
l. That the names and addresses OF the
pGbh her. EDITOR managing EDITOR. and busi.
anageIS are;
,me Of Postofhce ddress
P-ris er. Girtgi BROTHERS, Tombstone, Arir.
a.I tor, G l.. Girasi Tombstone, ARR.
satsIng -f!itor e. GTlg, Tombstone. Ariz.
.I=iGess Manages. ( L Giragi
p Gragi. Tombstone. AriE.
z. Tha, the oNnars are: tGi names and aG-
'r..Sses oi Iativii.ai owners. or If corpora
n s,y.ir.n,yna and the names and address
. q. ,,oc1h,Ii-,s o,sri,o or s,ld,,., ne, can,
m,r. Of ,b4 t,,,I ,non,, q, s,ock
sra, CIR, Tombstone Arz.na Frank
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,.-es a,d o,h., .sc,,,i,y hold.,s c,,,,-, y,
h I-i,g psr cen, d, NOR. af ,a,,I .ropr, If
nonds. mortgages or Other .ec,rities are. N.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
SULPHUR SPRING VALLEY
FARMER DROPS DEAD

CORTLAND. April IL Late
Thursday afternoon of last week. John
Murphy newcom-r in the McNe al
district. was found dead at the rear %
his tent. IN his homestead. about sig
miles east from McNeal
Murphy aud W. Wade. who was
working fer Murphy. were grubbiuE
our The mesquite brush, working on
opposite sides of the tent Wade saw
Murphy go to the tent alo'g about
three O'Clock in the afternoon but did
not see him go out again. When Wade
quit work in the evening. he was sur
prised somewhat at MT finding Muir
phy in the tent but supposed that he
was somewhere about and busted him
self getting his evening meal. After
time. be became curious at he con-
tinued absence of Murphy and walk
ed around to the rear Of the tent and
found the man where be had laid
down on his overcoat as h had spread
Il out on the ground and had been
dead long enough 10 have grown cold.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
CORONADO FYREST LAND
IS OPENED TO ENTRY

TUCSON. April leland in the
Coronado national forest applied for
by nine applicants. totailiug 5il acres
has been after examination by forest
officer TO be more valuable for agricul
tural than forest purposes and will
shortly be opened for entry Under the
forest homestead act. The applicants
who made their applications during the
months OF January. February and
March are as follows:
Charles L Fowler, Nogales. Arizona
A. C. Way. Mowry. Arizona: Ernes;
SearIes. Mowry. Arizona; Ahs,er
Maconab. Parker Canyon, Arizona
Fred Kellogg. Duquesne. Arizona;
Crayton H. Monofe-. Parker Canyon.
Arizona: l. Jones. Parker Canyon.
Arizona; Jose A. Rodrigues. Arivcca
Arizona.
In addition to this, 1872 acres were
listed &c applicants within other nation
al forests in Arizona and 1925 acres
within national forests in New Mexico.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
.RATTLESNAKE BITES
MEXICAN ON HAND

DOUGLAS. April lS.-Few m,n
have had more narrow escapes from
death as a result of the bite of rattle
snake than Juan Lopez. a Mexican
wood hauler. and yet lived to tell tn,
tale. That Lopez will live and be able
10 resume his work in few DAYS was
the opinion stated yesterday by DR..
BIN Smith. the attending physician.
Lopez and his wife had gone TO a
mesquite grove in the vicinity Of the
gypsum beds. three and one hall miles
sast Of ;he city. yesterday morning, to
cut wood. They had their wagon par
tally loaded and Lopez was trying to
uproot stump. In doing this he put
his hands around it and started to tug
As the stump gave he felt a sharp.
singing pain in the fore finger of his
right hand. For a moment. until he
saw the snake. Lopez was unaware of
what had happened. When he learned
that the snake had struck HIM, he was
so frightened that he made no effort
to kill the reptile.
Lopez. WITH the aid Of his wife,
placed a rough torniquet on the arm
and came TO town as rapidly as their
burro team would bring them. The
man arrived perilously near the point
where medical aid world do little good
a; the Office of DR.. Smith His mouth
was dry. his tongue swollen. his arm
beginning to swell. and condition OF
general depression had set in. DR..
Smith worked with the man for more
than an hour. injecting a heart stimr-
LIANT. making a large incision in his
finger. and cAuterizing the wound.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
HEN PROCESS OF
HANDLING ORES

PHOENIX. April I7-Charles F
Willis. director of the Arizona state
bureau of mime. in a statement issued
by the bureau says
One of the greatest of Arizona s
problems has been the economical
separation of complex ores Many
mines have been found in which copper
is the chief constituent. but mad i'm
purities present, such as zinc, lungs
ten. Molly bdenum, vauadium chromi-
um and anthony; in such cases til,
the sellers have not been paid for the
v'lues in those metals. but were actu
AZ penal,zed.
1t will be IF much interest to the
vnsrs of properties conoaining COM
Olex ores TO learn that new process
has been discovered and a plant now
being erected in Los Angeles which
will allow paymeue for practically II
Of the values in an ore. and which will
IKE ore with lower percentages of
metals than have heretofore been &C
pied. Heretofore. molybdenTm hid
. be concentrated 20 large persent
rge, and Is copper was present., the
| molly bdenits was not as readily sold
But, according 10 the reports Of IN
promoters OF this new process, low
grade moly bdenum ores may be-
handled and the copper also paid inr.
The same applies to zinc and very par
Icularly to vInadium WHICH IS Sc!
nm sal-able on account OF is impuri
ris of other INITIALS.
"rhe new process does mol penaBze
ipr sulphur arse nic siiicate bIrytes or
oismuth. 1t is claimed that the com
lex led-copptr-zinc antimony silv r
ores from Inyo and Mono counties,
Calf and the complex t: ,ulphide-
from Bolivia, which have her-,Of re
been only valuable for the copper con
aimed. have successfully treated.
Ores from Bolivia containing lin.
tungsten. zinc. lead. and anthony are
received. for all of which metals pay
menG is made
The intense practical importance
Of this wo.k u the owners Of mines OF
complex ores within TIL state can
hardIy be overestimated and the sue
cess of the process. Of which the in
ventors feel assured. will mean much
to the production OF Arizona miner
ais "
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
COUNTY LABORATORY
IS ESTABLISHED

DOUGLAS. April l7.-As a resu'
{ the meeting of county and cit
health officers. held in :be Office Of DR.
W A. Greene. deputy county healr
and CITY health Office of Douglas
Friday night. it is quite probable thu
about the first Of the coming mont
The formal an nouncc m'rt = i'll he madf
Of the establishment of conn,
laboratory for the testing OF mill
~amples for disease germs. etc Dr.
R. B Durfee of Los Angeles. an expert
analytical chemist will probably be "
charge
DR.. c. Fl. Hunt. county health off
Ger. in arguing IN favor of the estab-
lishment Of the laboratory. stated that
milk conditions all over the country
are Rotten. Whereas. the states
standard OF bacterial in milk is not
more than 100000. some samples OF
milk recently tested in Bisbee show
millions The same conditions ~xis in
some of the dairies in This section. &C
cording to his belief. IT'S to save
the babies he said. IN advocating the
establishment o. the labor atory.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
.BISBE E|TE ANNOUNCES
FOR STATE NINE INSPECTOR

BISBEE. April I9-Harry Jennings
for the past twenty years a resident
of the Warren District, Democrat OF
the first water, liked by all who know
him and a popular idol of his closer
friends, has announced himself as a
cat didate in the Democratic primary.
his coming September. for tn. nomi-
nation of Mine Inspector for the ST
of Arizona.
The Bisbee man is the frs. Cochise
county man. not holding Office at the
present time and who has aspiration
in that direction. to announce him
self The declaration f,liows uum.--
Gus written offers Of supper, from
every sect IN OF the state All he
statement from Char les F. Hanson, of
Douglas. that he is not a candidate
but would support Harry Jennings of
Bisbee in the contest. 1t will be rem
embered that Hanson. in the primary.
was Q strong Contender for the nomi
nation.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
new OIL FIELD FOUND
NORTH OF COLORADO RIVER

FLAGSTAFF. April lS.-Interest in
he oil wells has again struck this Sec
ton Of the country and considerable.
excitement has been stirred up over
the discovery O. crude oil on the north
side of the Colorado river near Lees
Ferry Oil was discovered floating
down creek mile from he source
where it seeped out Of the ground. 1t
seems to be OF asphalt base and burns
readily. The discovery was made
about a month aro by a man named
Lee who brought samples to Flagstaff.
4 company was organized. composed
of 5. s. Acker. George Bahtit. W. C.
Dickinson and Lee. An engineer and
surveyor were sent over there 20 make
locations and further investigate the
find II their report is favorable work
of sinking wells will he CONNIE need
this summer en- the property.
Experts have icng claimed that there
was oil in paying quantities in that
section Of the country but no company
has so far attempted to develop It.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
MENINGITIS CLAIMS
ANOTHER At BISBEE

BISBEE, April lS.-A fourth death.
that Of Harold Marshall. an aufomo-
bile man who died Sunday, is directly
attributed to meningitis and sixth
case has appeared in the city. The
three year-old child Of NJ r. Ashby Of
Tombstone CANYON is reported to have
devcl ped the disease. The child is
reported to be in a critic al condition.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
SERVlAN Ex1NERATED
Of BLAME IN KILLING

DOUGLAS. April l7.-Miguel Ca
ram. a Syrian cmpl1ye OF Said Tspct,
who shot and killed Arturo Vega.
aged % years. while the lstter was in
IN act Of burglarizing the Tapet
store. 200 G. avenue. late Friday
night, was exonerated from blame by
i coroncr's jury yesterday morning.
He was later discharged from technical
,u,'ody by Judge K S. MacIay. The
.erdict OF the jury was 'justiiable
homocide"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23
VITAL STATISTICS
LAST HALF OF 1916

PHOENIX. April I'm the six
months ending Dec 81 last. the papu-
ia'ion of Arizona was increased by
2292 births. according to the bulletin
dsy
The births were Distributed by couu-
ties as follows
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-04-23

In the same period there were l7il
deaths from all causes. Of these there
we're thirty-fnnr in Apache county. 324
in Cochise. no in ella. thirty in Gra-
ham, lii in Greenlee. 357 in Msricopa
- in Mohave. 29 in Navajo. 267 in
ma. IL in PinaI. IS in Santa Cruz
lis in Yavapai. 81 in Y una and ~ on
Indian reservations.
The total of deaths includes l4O7
males and 637 females Eight hu ndred
and tweuty-three of the deaths were
whites. 134 of Mexicans. III of In
dians aud thirty seven of all 9th er
races
Three hundred and hfty-seven chill
dren less than che year OF age died
Isl between one and four years. ninety
three between FIVE and fourteen years
l35 from fifteen TO twenty. four years
22i between twenty-five and thirty
FIVE aud fourty.four. 1873 between for
FIVE and ff,y-four. 1872 between fifty.
FIVE and sixty four, PIP were over six-v
FIVE and 81 cases. no informa ton wa
btaina BILE.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
ALASKAN. PRODUCTION
 SMASHES ALL RECORDS

The value of the mineral produc- tion of Alaska in 1915 amounted to $32,S54,229-$13,7SS,563 more than the value in 1914 and far more than that of any previous annual output during the 36 years that mining has been carried on in the Territory. The collection of mineral statistics of Alaska for 1915 just completed by Alfred H. Brooks of the United States Geological Survey shows that the value of the gold produced during the year amounted to $16,7O2,144. copper $15, ,139,129, and silver about $543,393. Tin, lead, antimony, marble, gypsum and small amount of petroleum and coal bring the total to $32,S54,229.
 Since 1880, when mining first be. gan in Alaska, the Territory has pro- duced gold, silver, copper, tin and other minerals to the value Of $30G.- 953,751, the gold production alone amount to s26O,858.943 Of this gold, s1s6,192.992 worth was pro- duced by the placers the rest being derived from lode deposits.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
\ Handsome Home.

Harry E. F. King has just con : pleted number of improvements in his home that makes it one of the prettiest and cosiest homes in tie city. The interior has been com pletely remodeled and extremely tasteful decorations placed upon the walls. The interior finish is in dark oak, with furniture to match, and the lighting fixtures are of bronze of handsome design, the whole effect be- ing very striking. In his yard MT King has installed the only fountain in Valdez, the basin being constructed of boulders, making an attractive or nament. He has a neat garden laid out, and has a number of strawberry plants under glass.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
CONVICT SHIP VISITS: SOUND
IS OLDEST SHIP NOW AFLOAT
Was Built In India Nearly 126 Years Ago and Was Used as FelOn Trans
 port-aHs Been Visited by Millions
 of People Since Arrival in U. s.

BELLINGHAM, Wash, May 12.--- The British convict ship Success, launched at Moulmain, India, in 1790, and said to be the oldest ship afioat, arrived in the Whatcom creek water way late yesterday and will be moor- ed there for some time. The craft has been exhibited in world ports since 1890 and has been Visited by more than fifteen million persons, it is claimed. She was known as an ocean he'll in her day and is the only survivor of the many ships used by England to transport her convicts to Australia, and other penal colo nies.
 The Success is solidly built thru out of massive Burmah teak. She was at first used as an East India merchantmen with brass guns brist- ling from her sides. and fitted for the reception of native princes. nabobs and wealthy traders of the Orient.
 Some famous prisoners have been held below her decks, and stories of cruelties and barbarities aboard hcc are matter of history. Most of her human cargo died within the hull.
 The Success is 135 feet in length and has beam of 29 feet Her sides are ? feet inches thick
 When she was first started on her exhibition tour a sharp protest was made by the English authorities, as the lecture delivered by the owners touched upon the extreme cruelties of the government to its prisoners. The lecture was modified and since then she has been in every civilized port in the world.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
AMERICANS ARE GREAT
 CONSUMERS OF COFFEE

The American people, long known as the worlds greatest coffee drink CTS. actually consumed 40 per cent of the amount sold in the international markets, according to figures an- nounced at Washington yesterday by the bureau Of foreign and domestic commerce. More than 1.000,0OO.O .O0O pounds of coffee came to this country last year. Germany normally is sec ond in coffee drinking, but the war cut off her imports last year and made France second. with receipts less than one fourth as large as Amer ica's purchases. The United States ranks third in tea drinking with the United Kingdom first and Russia sec ond
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
sALOMY JANE WELL
 RECEIVED AT EMPRESS

Salomy Jane was we'll received by a big audience last evening at the Empress. This splendid seven reel production is full of thrills and with the fine scenery keeps the interest all through the play. Beatriz Michelena as Salomy Jane is a hit and being supported by an all star cast she sure does some good acting. Don't miss seeing her tonight and tomorrow eve ming. On Sunday evening Max Fig man in the Truth Wagon in five acts will be shown. Wormwood next week also the great drama, Checkers, both big subjects.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12

The matter of the foreclosure of mortgage against the Valdez Brew ing & Bottling Co.,. by the German American bank of Seattle, was also decided by the court. The plea of certain creditors of the Company to have the mortgage set aside was denied, and the order of foreclosure will be issued.
 The case of Charles Seagreen vs J. A. Wendler and Florence Wendler, came up this morning on motion of defense to strike out certain para graphs in plaintiffs complaint. and the matter was being argued.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
Articles Filed

Articles of incorporation of the Bank of Anchorage have been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court. The capital stock is given as $25,000, and the incorporators are Charles S. Brown, Sidney Anderson and H. &. Balderson.
 Articles of incorporation of the Prince William Sound Water Power, Light & Telephone Co.,, have been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court. Sidney Marshall, B. Pelly and M. H. Y. Lenoir are the incorporators and T. G. Quinn is named as agent for service.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
ARRIVES
 AND SAILS FOR SEATTLE

The steamer Northwestern arrived in port about 9:45 this morning and sailed about an hour later for the south. She had but few passengers from the westward, and the following were booked from here: Capt. J. A.. Bettles, Hans Steinfeldt, w. L.. Mooney, Cyril Sterling, Robert Scerce and Geogre Miller, for Cordova. and N. w. Norton for Seattle
 The Northwestern will load ore at Cordova. and will then proceed to Seattle direct via the outside pas sage. "
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
Manning Coming.

SEATTLE. May 1.-The cutter Manning sailed last night for Alaska and will be engaged patrolling the rookeries during the summer.
 She will be stationed near Unimak Pass for a time. to be of assistance to the cannery vessels bound to Bris- tol Bay region, and the liners on the way to Nome. Later in the season she will go on patrol duty in the Vii cinity of the Pribilof islands.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
POPULAR ALASkANS
 ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

The engagement of Mr. James l.. Galen, one of the best known and most popular Alaskans, who has min ing interests in different sections of the territory. to Miss Kathryn Mona han. for several years employed in the clerk of the courts office at Val deg. has been announced. The we'd ding will take place the latter part of this month at Valdez.-Cordoya Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
DOMINICAN SENATE VOTES
 TO IAIPEACH PRESIDENT

SANTO DOMINGO, May 12.-The Dominican senate yesterday voted to impeach Gen. Jiminez, president of the republic A motion to impeach the president was passed by the cham Der of deputies yesterday, 1t being all legged the president had violated the constitution. According to the law the trial will take place within forty eight hours, the verdict being ren- dered by the senate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
LOCAL BREVITIEs

Try a Cherry Sundae or Cherry Phosphate. true fruit flavor. at Hunts
 Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store. If
 New hats for men. women and chil- 6ren at the Emporium. tf
 Monograph and records, beds. dresser, rocker, cooking utensils. etc. Mrs. A. E. Grigsby. St
 Carbureters, magnetos, batteries. spark plugs and coils at Mead's. If
 Several pieces of desirable proper ty for sale. Oscar Fish. If
 Bristles in your teeth? Not if you buy a guaranteed tooth brush at the Owl. If
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. tf Call and see our new spring stock of wallpaper just arrived on the Str. Northwestern Some of the latest patterns. c. c. Rudolph. If A Navalade is just the thing. Can dy Kitchen.
 Just received a fresh line of box candies. Candy Kitchen. If Men, women's and children's wear ing apparel, household utensils and articles of every day need. at the Emporium. }e
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
WILL SHIP STEAM ROLLER
 TO JUNEAU CONVENTION

Harvey Sullivan, who was appoint ed custodian of the steam roller used SO successfully at the Seward conven- tion, states that he has loaned the machine to Joe Baxter who will ship it to Juneau for use at the Democrat ic convention to be held there on the 24th. to smooth any wrinkles which may show up in the program.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
TERM OF COURT CALLED
 FOR ANCHORAGE IN JUNE,

Judge Brown has issued call for a term of court to be held in Anchor age, June 20. Judge Brown will first go to ketchikan, where he will hold court for Judge Jennings and expects to be absent but little over two weeks. He will then return to Valdez and hold court until the time of going to Anchorage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
DAILY DOINGs OF
 THE DISTRICT COURT

The matter of the foreclosure of the mortgage against the Alaska Oil & Refining company, by the bond holders, was practically brought to a close yesterday, and the order for foreclosure is expected to issue soon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12

Mrs. D. c. Brownell, of Seward, formerly resident of Valdez. and her son, were through passengers on the Northwestern for their home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12

\ new nne or Middy Suits, Just re- ceived at E. Winters 'tf
 Try our Matted Milk Hot or Cold. Candy Kitchen. If
 Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. If Spring Samples Tn neavy weights, for Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron, Tailor. If
 Anything in the jewelry line at the Valdez Drug Co. If
 A fine display or nugget "jewelry at Valdez Drug Co. If
 A swell line of crepe dechine and wash silk waists just arrived on the last boat at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
COMPLETE CONTRACT
 THE SEACOAST GROUP

Vim. Hogan and associates have completed their contract for two hun- dred feet of tunnel on the Seacoast group of claims, at Shoup Bay, and came up to town last evening. It is expected that the development work on these claims will be conti.ued, and that the men will return to Shoup Bay within a day or two.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12
Daily Weather Report.

Cloudy, wind southwest seven miles rained at night; mixed snow and rain from a. Ill. till 3:30 p. Ill.
 JONES, Obs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-12

Try a Cherry Sundae or Cherry
 Phosphate. true fruit flavor. at Hunts