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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
LIBERTY BOND APPEALS
SENT OVER THE COUNTY

Perfection Of the organization and
details of the local campaign for the
sale of the second Liberty bonds pre-
dict a successful issue to the efforts
Of the men and women who are assO-
ciated with the county sales manager.
J. ~ Gaines. Committees. work
ing with the sales manager. will soon
be canvassing every one in the War
rem district.
Preparatory to the actual campaign
which is about to be launched In
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
DEC ReASE MADE IN
TAXES ON CAR LINES

PHOENIX. Oct. "A slight de-
crease has been effected in the as
sessed valuation OH private car lines
in Arizona for 1917 as compared with
1916. according 10 figures made pub
lie by the Arizona state tax commits
sion today Fewer private cars and
a decrease in business is given as the
cause for the reduction in valuation.
Figures as fixed by the commission
for this year are $l.7lS.s09 as com
pared with sl,sl9.s52.53. decrease
of approximately sl0l.O0o.
The assessment on private cars
owned by the Pullman Car company
| lead all others The valuation for
this year is ss6s s37 as compared
with s9l113s.So in 1916.
The valuation of cars owned by the
Pacific Fruit Express was fixed Al
$4ol .l30 as compared with siS5.02i.-
+ a. in 1916. This was the second
! largest assessment.
/ Cars owned by the Santa Fc Pa
cifc Dispatch were assessed AT s229.-
900 as compared with s277.3s6.3o last
year.
/, 4 substantial increase was voted
in the assessed valuation of cars
owned by the Union Tank Line com
pany The figures for this year are
SIS 500 as compared with $4,000. the
gain being approximately los per
cent.
The value of cars owned by the As
sociated Oil company was also in
creased. figures for this year being
s74ieo as compared with sso.ooo last
year
These figures are tentative and are
subject to review by the tax commits
sion up TO 10 O'Clock on the morning
OF October 4. ii is stated.
Al thai time taxes will be certified
to the state treasurer on valuation ar
rived AT the average tax rate for al
taxes raised by direct taxation il
Arizona
The tax commission has also re-
Gently determined the gross receipt.
for the Two express companies doinl
business in this state
The gross receipts Of the Well,
Fargo Express company for the veal
? were fixed at sl53.252ll. The gros.
} receipts of the United Verde Pacif,
railroad company for the year wer,
fixed al s7.94Sl0
. Taxes on these assessments are il
the nature of excise tax. fixed by
statutes. The tax as so FIXED
amounts 80 6 per cent Of the gros.
receipts.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
MINE ASSESSMENT WORK IS
SUSPENDED FOR TWO YEARS

WASHINGTON, Oct 4-The con-
ference report on the bill suspending
assessment work on unpatented min
ing claims for the next two years was
presented to the senate by Senator
Ashnrst yesterday and the senate
adopted the report. The bill now
only awaits the presidents signature.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07

In the Superior Court this after
noon shortly after the noon recess.
The jury which sat in the case of the
state VS. Mrs. Sam Briscoc. returned
A verdict of not guilty and the de-
PENDANT was discharged. The case
has been on trial since Monday and
went To The jury before noon without
argument to the jury. counsel for
both the State and the defendant hay-
ing announced TO the court their in
.cntion not TO argue the case. II
was expected the case would occupy
most of today so there were no other
asses set for this afternoon and the
jury was excused until tomorrow
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
REWARD OFFERED FOR ARREST
OF ESCAPED PRISONER

TUCSON. Oct. FIRED Annis. who
escaped from the yard OF the Jail at
Prescott is at large in the city. accord
ing TO United States Marshall Dillon.
IL was Annis who was chased by Pa
.rclman Schumacher Monday night near
he II Paso and Southwestern railroad
tation.
Annis was being held for a federal
triai on a charge Of being o white
SLAYER
reward OF fifty dollars is offered
by the marshal for his arrest.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
Land at Liverpool

Il think We were all surprised
when We landed on the British Isles:
bat We were all glad, as We wanted
10 see as much of Europe as possible.
We saw some very pretty country
roming through the Irish sea. The
green hills Of ireland were on one
side and the red and white cliffs of
Wales were on the other They made
a never-to-be forgotten picture.
"On July 2lst the old ship dropped
anchor in Liverpool bur We waited
for the sunrise of the next day by
which to dock. We left Liverpool
early that day for the camp near Bor-
den. where we remained three days
On the morning of the fourth day or
morning we were on French soil
In New York harbor every tug and
every vessel saluted us. but | think
the warmest reception was given mp
when We landed in France.
Praise for the ~"
When the y. NJ. {. \. said that
they would not allow us to get lonely.
we thought il simply talk" bur they
have certainly made good.
Il have told you all that can and
still keep within my rights will
add this: We are all to the good"
And that is the end OF the letter
letter similar in at least. one re-
spect to every '.Sammy's" letter to
his mother They all wind up with
the same phrase: I'VE are all TO the
good
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
WE'RE ALL TO THE GOOD"
WRITES THIS ARlzoNAN

Mrs. J. F.. Logan OF Lewis Springs.
has received an interesting letter
from her son. dated Somewhere in
Franco letter rich in description
and news. Parts of il are well
worth reproduction. and they follow:
- We left Oakmont on
Sunday and went direct TO New York.
sailing the evening of arrival for Eu-
rope We were on the water less
than twelve days-sood time. consid-
erin the ziezae course We were
forced to follow to prevent the enemy
subs" from getting fine shot at our
vessel Many CT the fellows were
so sick that they thought they would
never live TO see Europe. but ! was
al home on the sea and enjoyed every
moment of the trip.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
On Big Boat

We sailed on one of the largest
vessels afioat-the X. NJ. :. Rartie
Two United States destroyers sailed
along side to give us proper send
on and when We reached the dan.
ger 20 newc were met by two more
destroyers. You should have heard
the cheering when these two little
fighters came up. Every one heaved
a sish Of relief that could have been
heard for miles.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
PRISONERS TO PEN
ATTORNEYS HERE

Attorneys Albert VI. Sames, Frank
Doan of Douglas. and S X. Williams
of Bisbee. were among the attorneys
in the city today on matters before
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
Precautions Taken

Many precautions were taken in
ease OF disaster The life boats
Kegs Of water and they were then
swung ready for lowering. All the
alright compartments were closed
and life belts were in abundance all
over the ship.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
RETURNED FROM DOUGLAS

Deputy Recorder II. l.. Hutchison
returned home today from Douglas.
where he assisted Recorder Krebs in
the handling OF the more than 200
drafted men who left there last
night Mr.. Hut, hsOn stated that
The boys received Il fine scnd-Off By
the Douglas people, and the boys
were sent TO the training camp in a
happy God. Ii is thought the last
Il per cent who leave on the 18Th
will leave from Tombstone. including
those who failed TO show up to leave
4.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07

BENSON VISITORS

Chac. COetZ. enterprising Benson
merchant. accompanied by his wife.
mOtored to Tombstone this morning
and after spending several hours
here returned home
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
MORE WORK

MORE WORK
Another shift has been added to the
mill forces at the Bunker Hill Mines
company's mill and it is now grind
ing twenty-four hours each day.
FROM PARADISE
Mrs. WEIGH of Paradise. is the
guest of Miss Elsie Toles this week.
ON TOUR
A. C. Karger. John Rock and A. II.
Gardner left this morning TO join the
party of Highway Commissioners and
Supervisors in road inspection tour.
IN TOWN
Captain Mackey and wife were in
the city last night from Fort Huachu
ca Capt Mackey was giving a
new auto the once over with an
eye to buying.
IN FROM FORT
/ W. r. Shadley was in last evening
I from Fort Huachuca on business.
PRISONERS TO PEN
Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty, went
/ Ia Florence today. where he took Jas.
BRADLEY and Baliazar Moreno To the
peni,entiary to serve out their sen
fences having been convicted on
murder in the local superior court,
Bradley for killing another soldier
named Brown at Douglas and Moreno
fer having killed The Kaiser" near
Douglas.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
LEFT FOR PHOENIX

Miss Emma Bishop left yesterday
for Phoenix where she goes TO at
tend the LamsOn Business College.
She was accompanied as far as Ben.
son by the Misses Nellie CiOchetti
and Frances Stranger
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
RETURNED FROM OREGON

Clerk J r. James of the Superior
Court and Deputy e. l.. Allen return
ed home last evening from Bend.
Oregon. where they went en- business.
They were absent little over
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
FORMER RESIDENTS

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson, for
mer residents of Tombstone. are
spending few days in town.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07

SHORT ROUTE

One of the most travelled roads
leading into Tombstone will be the
Charleston road as soon as il is
opened. Besides fixing this side OF
the river and from ten TO twelve
miles will be Gu; CT TO those going to
Huachuca mountain points.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
BOOTLEGGER ESCAPES

While he was being taken up stairs
from the county Jail to the court
room to be arraignei. Bill Hillman.
held on charge Of introducing IL
nor. made dash for liberty shortly
after . o'clock yesterday and escap-
ed.
Chief Deputy Guy c. Welch stated
that he could have stopped HilIman
had he cared to shoot him. but the
prisoner was only charged with a
misdemeanor and there were a num-
Der OF bystanders who would have
been in danger of being hit
Hllman was caught at Wilcox less
than week ago with ten cases of
whiskey aboard his car and was ex-
pecting his bond from Bisbee this
afternoon for his release until he
corrld no tried
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
MRS. SAM eRiSCOE
FOUND NOT GUILTY

the Superior Cour..
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
RETURNED WITH PRISONER

Deputy Sheriff A. W. Howe re-
turned to Bisbee yesterday from Ton
opah. Nevada. having in custody a
prisoner named Alvin Obery, whom
he brought back on the charge OF
failure to provide for a minor child.
He will have his preliminary hearing
in Bisbee
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
DRY MONTH

September was an exceedingly dry
month for Tombstone Bootleggers
did not work well during that month
and besides that it did not rain.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
WILL REPORT HERE

Chief Deputy Sheriff Guy c. Welch
today received word from Pearce that
Pedro Ortez. who was to leave from
Douglas yesterday that he had not
received his notice until today and
therefore did not know that he was
to leave Mr. Welch advised him
Sheriff Wheeler returns tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
BENSON VISITOR

II. W. Etz. well known business
man of Benson. was a visitor in
Tombstone today. having come here
On L,,;pau. ,a.,t.ra
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-10-07
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY
NO COURT TO-DAY

There was no case before the SUI
perior Court today Judge Baughn.
who is to sit in the case of the State
VS.. Eva Patterson. not having arriv-
ed. Judge Lockwood was disquali-
fled in the case and Judge Banghn
was called in TO sit in the case which
was to start today. The defendant
is charged with shooting a man on a
Pullman near Douglas over a month
ago Judge Baughn is expected to-
night and the case will be started to-
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

Speaking before large crowd
which cheered his utterances at At
lanta, Ca, Friday night, ex-Presi-
dent Taft declared that armed Amer
lean merchantmen should await no
warning from submarines but should
"sink them on the spot. He said
that the nation already in effect was
at war with Germany, war forced
upon it by acts of lawless aggres-
sion which the nation cannot further
condone without loss of prestige and
self respect.
Mobilization of the south's yellow
pine industry was started Friday
when at the request of the Federal
Shipping board, Secretary Rhodes of
the Southern Pine association, wired
the owners of 525 mills included in
the membership Of the association to
prepare to take care of emergency
calls for material for ship-building
and "other work necessitated by the
international crisis. kilograms al
so were sent to num- Der Of mills
outside the association membership
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

Only lightning-swift action and
sure control saved small boy from
death under the wheels of a big au-
to onElm streetFriday evening In front
OF the postoffice a small bow Jump
ed IN front of car and if the car
mad not been stopped instantly a ter
rlble tragedy would have been the
result. No fault would have attach
ed to the driver in this instance, for
the action of the boy could not be
foreseen and was so quick that #
would have made many drivers lose
their heads. The fact that the bow
escaped with his life is proof of
the alertness and care and prompt.
ness and perfect control of the driv-
er IN this instance. Parents cannot
preach to their children too often the
Importance of looking both ways be.
lore venturing to cross a street; and
drivers cannot be too careful in OBJ.
serving the speed limit. On crowd
ed street something may happen SC
suddenly that cool head and Quick
and ready hands and skill are neces.
sary to avert an accident even at g
speed within the limit.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
BOND ISSUE FOR ROADS

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found an article by Senator Frank
Cough in which he explains why he
advises the people of Robson to vote
against bonds at the election on the
first Monday in May under his bill
and vote for bonds on the second
Tuesday in May-May Shat an
election to be called to meet the re-
quirements of the Clark bill, so that
money for building roads may be OBJ
tanned by simply paying interest for
a certain number of years, with no OBJ.
legation to pay back the principal in
addition to paying the interest. 1t
was expected that this article would
be published in last Thursdays Rob-
esonlan, but it was received too late
and had to be held over for todav,s
paper.
Senator Cough says he will be
glad to go anywhere at any time to
make full explanation of bond issue
under the Clark bill.
1t seems that two elections will he
necessary. At the election to bo held
on the first Monday in May road com
missloners to represent the five dis
trlcts into which the county is divid-
ed under the new road law will he
elected and the proposed bond issue
OF S5OO,OOO will be defeated. On the
second Tuesday in May an election
Will be held to determine whether the
voters of Robson want to borrow
$SO,OOO each year for five years, all
obligations of the county to be dis
charged by the payment of interest
at the rate of per cent for d
years; or, as Mr.. Cough explains and
as was explained in an editorial in
last Thursdays Robesonian, it NAV
be that the interest will have to be
PAID Tor only 80 years. Petitions are
being circulated now that the county
commissioners at their meeting on the
first Monday in April-a week from
today-call an election to be held on
the second Tuesday in May. One
fourth of the qualified voters of the
county must sign these petitions in
order for the election to be called.
That means about 1900 signatures
must be obtained. The time is short
but it is confidently expected that
tne necessary number of signatures
will be obtained.
This method of getting MONEY! for
building roads seems almost too good
to he true. But it is true and no
strings are tied to it. All the obliga.
Ton county assumes, as We under
stand 1t, is to pay 5 per cent on the
money borrowed for Al years. The
State, by borrowing money at a low,
er rate Of interest and investing the
difference between the rate it will
pay and the rate the county pays
VIII take care of the bond issue.
=. Many counties are making applica-
ton to the State to borrow money un-
der this plan and if the people OF
Roheson want to build roads under
the most advantageous plan that has
ever been offered any people to Sc.
cure money for such purposes. the
time to act is now.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

Maxton's newly-organized chamber
Of commerce, composed of young
men, will send delegates to Will
mington Wednesday sand Thursday
of next week to the livestock show.
This young chamber of commerce is
alive to the needs of it's section and
is going to try to bring home the
bacon. Lumberton's chamber of COM
merce decided some time ago to be
represented at the Wilmington show
and it is to be hoped that the earn
est efforts of Maxton and Lumber
ton folks will result in starting
something worth while in Robson in
the way of live stock.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
How's This1

we oner One Hundred Dollars Re.
WARD TOT any case of Catarrh that can.
no. De cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has hoo to,,>
by catarrh sufferers for the naat
,tirty-nVe years, and has become
E En as the most reliable remedy for
Satarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thr,,
r une Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
healing the diseased portions. anu
After you have taken tIalps cotor,.
Cure for short time you will see =
sreaI Improvement in your general
THealtn. Start taking Halls Catarrh
sure at once and get rid of catarrh.
SEND for testimonials. free.
r: J. CHENEY G. CO., Toledo. Ohio
Sold by al Druggists. 75c, ~'''0'
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
COUNTRY FOLKS SHOULD SUP
PORT,

Folks in the country certainly
should vote for the proposed bond is
sue for roads. The towns and the
large corporations will pay the ma
jor part of the tax and folks in the
country will get the benefit Of it.
Most of the opposition to the propos-
ed bond issue comes from those who
will pay the least tax and from some
who still entertain the hope of split
ting off and forming a new county.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

A Carteret county man failed to
sell his cotton when it reached twenty
cents per pound, and it worried him
SO badly that he committed suicide.
Yet there are folks who will say that
money isn't the root of all evil-New
Bern Sun-Journal.
1t is not anywhere so stated, be-
loved, and nobody believes it is. But
the love of money-Ah, that is quite
another story.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

1t seems to be pretty generally
conceded that the decision of the
Supreme court sustaining the Adam
son law also settles the question
Of railroad strikes. No more will
a few selfish and wilful labor lead
ers be able to place the country in
ii perilous position in a time of ma.
tional danger in order to force their
demands.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
An Honest Letter From an Honest
Man

Enos Halbert, Paoli, Ind, writes:
e contracted a severe cold this fall
and coughed continually. Could
hardly sleep at nights. ! tried sew
eral remedies without relief. Got
F'oley's Honey and Tar and the first
Bottle reli.' ed me, curing my cough
entirely. can recommend It for all
conghS." Get the genuine. Sold ~
eryWhere.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

The Robesonian has received bag
Of seed from Senator Simmons for
distribution. Each package contains
lettuce, muskemellon, onion, tomato
and turnip seed. While they last
these packages will be distributed to
readers of The Robesonian. If it is
not convenient for you to call at The
Robesonian office, postcard request
will bring you a package by return
mail. First come, first served.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
Dead horses and COWS on the bank!


of Lumber river about a mile north
of town, where rains wash right from
the carcasses into the river and thus
pollute the town water supply-that
is a pretty howdy-do, Isn't it? Mr..
A., w. Mclean says he found the 9TH
er day on his land along the river
about "Cypress-in-the- Middle" num-
Der Of dead horses and COWS, left to
rot in the open. AS these carcasses
decay they are washed into the river,
the water flows on down to Lumber
ton, is pumped through the filter,
then is forced through the pipes in
to the homes of Lumberton That is
not the only source Of pollution of
the town water supply. 1t would seem
that more attention should be given
to the water shed.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

The newspapers and many people
are urging everybody-and his Sis
to plant a potato patch. Grow pota-
toes!. is the slogan. Good advice, but
why not onions, too? The price of
onions advanced, along with pota-
toes, more than so per cent. last
year. AS money crop it would
seem that onions are right there
Grow potatoes!-yes, and onions, too
-Statesville Landmark.
Yes, and ANYTHING else you can eat
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
PriZe-Winning Eggs

Mr.. w. C. Prevatt, who lives on R..
1 from Lumberton, won the 81 offer
ed by Messrs. R. D. Caldwell & Son
Saturday for the heaviest dozen eggs
carried to the Caldwell store. His
dozen eggs weighed 80 IA ounces.
Mr.. R. F. Gregory, who lives On R..
6 from. Lumberton, won the second
prize-a pound Of cofAee-for the
second heaviest dozen. Mr.. Gregory's
dozen eggs weighed 80 ounces.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26
MUCH EXTRA WORK IN MARCH

It's between seasons, when few per.
sons perspire as health demands. The
result is double work for the kidneys,
to throw out waste eliminated through
pores when persons perspire. Over
worked kidneys need help. B. H.
Stone, Reading, Pa, writes: "Wken
| neec kidney 1emedy, I rely on
Foley Kidney fjlls.' Sold every
where.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

This is cleanup week in Lumber
ton. Tomorrow, Wednesday, Thurs
DAY and Friday are the days. Let
everybody clean up, not forgetting
back lots and forsaken places.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-03-26

The managers of the railroads re-
sponded to the appeal made to them
to yield to the demands of the rail
roads brotherhod1s fhiees, regard
less of whether or not those demands
were just, purely as matter of pa
triotism. They showed their patri-
otism. One must either believe that
the so-called brotherhoods chiefs
would have yielded, if the other side
had not, or that the managers are
more patriotic than the labor lead
ers.