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The Benson signal., 1917-03-10

The Tombstone Prospector
sent out a representative to
the northern part of the coun-
ty some days ago to get the
views of the citizens upon
county seat removal and the
proposed division. Here are
Some of the conclusions of
the Prospector man after a
"size up" of the situation:
Very little sentiment for county
division in Pearce; none for county
seat removal.
In Cochise there was absolutely
no sentiment ror county seat re-
moval but strong sentiment for
county division.
In Wilcox county division was
rampant and people there talked to
a man against county seat removal,
and not only that, they are anxious
to have the county seat of the new
county in Wilcox, which of course
will result if the division is made
now, as Wilcox is the only incor-
porated city in the proposed new
county.
In Johnson and Dragon the SEN
tinent seems to be against county
division or county seat removal,
although on county division the
sentiment in Johnson is divided,
but at Dragon there was found
sentiment strong against removal
or division.
In Pool, Benson, Robinson. St.
David and Curtis they were strong
ly against both propositions. Will
cox takes a stand strongly against
removal, but their argument in
favor of county division is along
the lines that the county will be
divided s9on and it might as well
be now, when it will cost less than
later OH.
The Willcoxtpeople are in earn
est and want the matter to be set
tied now, and will not take any
foolishness. In fact. they will file
their petitions with the, board very
shortly, it is understood The
Robinson, Pool, Benson, St David
and Curtis people are talking Of
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10

O2OS6l
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona
February 10 1917
Notice is hereby given that Daniel c. Naegle,
Of Benson, Arizona. who, on January u 1918,
made Homestead Entry, No. 02OS6l, for East II,
Section Z, Township IL S.. Range 10 E., G.. s. S.
R. Meridian, has filed notice Of intention to
make Three Year Final Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before II.
q. Brown, Us. Commissioner, at Benson, Ari-
zona, on the 3Oth day OF March, 1917
Claimant names as witnesses: R. L. Mccall.
E. S. Nichols, NJ. D. Eaegle and Leo Martineau,
all Of Benson, Arizona.
J. L. IRWIN, Register.
First publication February II, 1917
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
O24l48
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Oy4I4S
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Once at Phoenix Arizona
February l9, 1917.
Notice 10 hereby giyen that Louis b. Larson
Of Benson, Arizona, who, op January 90, 1917,
made Homestead Entry, No.o24l4s. for the north
half OF Section Il, Township II s., Range l9ISast,
G. and 5. r. Meridian, has filed notice of inteq-
tiop to make three year Anal proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above described. before
II. 6. Brown, u, Commissioner, at Benson,
Arizona. on the 10Th day OF April. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses; Gustaf Larson
Fred g. Fisher, Tom Fry and Louis f. Wei
gand, all of Benson Arizona.
j. L. IRWIN, Register.
First publication March g. 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
First publication February II, 1917.
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION

Ol6l37
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Once vt Phoenix. Arizo ma
February 10, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Marcus Pacheco,
Of Benson, Arizona, who, on Decemcer &, 1911
made Homestead Entry No. ol6l37 for Lot 1,
Sec, 2, T. l6S R. 20 E., G. and S. r. Meridian apd
the S.s SEA and SEA SWA, section u, Town
ship l6 S., Range 10 East, G. and 5. T. Meridian
has filed notice OF intention to make Final Five
Year Proof, to establish claim TO the land above
described before H. G. Brown, y. S. Commits
sioner. at Benson. Arizona, on the 10th day OF
April, 1917.
Claimnat names as witnesses; Arturo Grijalha
Francisco Bernal, Guadalupe Parad q and Louis
Pacheco, all Of Benson. Arizona:
]. L. IRWIN, Register
First Publication February "a, 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
024l49

024l49
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Ot1ce St Phoenix. Arlzopa
February 10. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Gustaf LsFsop.
Of Benson, Arizona. who. on January Is. 1914
made Homestead Entry, No. O2il40. for the West
half Of Section H. Township y S.. Range 10 E.
G. T. S. r. Meridian. has filed notice OF inten-
tion to make three year final proof. to estab-
lish claim to the land above described before
H. G. Brown, U. 8. Commissioner, at Benson,
ARIZONA, on the l9th dny of April, 1917
Claimant names as Witnesses: Louis B. Lar
son, F. g. Fisher, T. Fry and Louis +. Wei.
gapd all Of Renson, Arizona.
J. L. IRWIN, Register,
First publication March 3. 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
First publication February "A, 1917.
NoTIcEFoR PUBLICATION

02345S
O238O5
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Once at Phoenix, Arizona
February 10, 1917,
Notice Is hereby given that Fred G. Fisher,
Of Benson. Arizona, who, on September 80, 1918,
made Homestead Entry O23458 for the SEA, Sec
tion IL, Township IL S., R. 10 E., G. and s, r.
Meridian and on Nov. %, 1918, made additional
Homestead Entry, No. 023805, for the NEA of
SECTION II, Township u S., Range 10 East,
G, and SIR. Meridian has filed notice OF
Intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above described, be.
fore H. G. Brown, q. S. Commissioner, at Renz
son. Arizona. on the 18th day Of April, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: L. E. Weigapd,
Gust Larson, William Campbell and Horace
Hunt, all Of Benson, Arizona.
j. L. IRWIN Register
First publication February "a. lel7
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10

trying to get the Wilcox people to
release them and let them stay with
Dear Old Coehise, When asked
about the name of the proposed
new county both Hunt and Camp
bell was suggested, but they will
probably decide upon an Indian
name.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

First publication March 8. 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
More About Stock-Grazing
Homesteads

44OAAAOO&S00O
Judge O'Connor, United. States
Commissioner at Nogales, is in re-
ceipt of Circular 523 issued by the
Department of the Interior relative
to the 64O-acre stock-raising home
stead act of December goth, 1916,
containing the new law and also
instructions issued by the commits
sioner, Clay Tallman, and Frank
lin K. Lane, secretary of the Inte-
rior. This is one of the most i'm
portant documsnts issued in con-
nection with the 64O-acre home
stead law, and contains twenty
pages of valuable information
The instructions of the commits
sioner do not deviate very nr&ch
from the general constructions of
the original bill as passed by Con-
gress and signed by the president;
however, several regulations should
be borne in mind by homesteaders.
From the circular the following
summarized information is taken:
The rights of persons who have
heretofore taken 100 acres or Less
of land undes pre-emption, stone
and timber or desert land laws are
not affected in taking $40 acres. If
he has entered under any of these
acts more than 100 acres but ap-
proximate1y 40 acres less than $50
acres, he is entitled to make orig
inal or additional entry which to-
gether with the new entry under
the $40 acres law must not exceed
800 acres.
No entry shall entirely surround
an unappropriated tract of land,
nor shall have an extreme length
of more than two miles.
The same residepee is required
as in the thfee-year homestead law.
Final proof must be submitted with
in FIVE years after date of allow
ance. 81, rs per acre must be spent
in tending to increase the value of
the land for stock-raising purposes.
Houses will not be counted in esti-
mating the value of permanent i'm
provements.
Persons who have sold, conveyed
or agreed to sell or convey their
original patented lands are barred
from entering lands under the $40
acre homestead law. :
SPECIAL attention is called by the
commissioner to petitions for desig-
nation, which must accompany
every application. Several pages
of instructions are issued as to how
these petitions must be prepared
and the necessity of setting forth
clearly all surface indications on
and near the tract. Petitions go
to the u S. Geological Survey for
consideration, and in case they are
rejected the usual right of appeal is
allowed.
Coal and mineral rights are held by
the United States in all entries un-
der the 64O-acre law. A special
reservation of dFiveways for stock
and the keeping open of public
watering places is also provided.
No credit will be given for any
expenditures for improvements
made prior to the designation of
the lands under this act. Appl-
cants should bear this in mind, as
it is one of the most Important facts
set forth by the commissioner. -
Nogales Oasis.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Q20540
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona
February 10, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Amos W. Sherman
OF Benson, Arizona who, ON December 90, 1912,
made Desert Land Entry. No. o2o540, for E1<N
VIZ and SWANEA, Section 81. Township I6 S..
Range 20 +, G. & S. r. Meridian, has filed notice
OF intention to make three year Final Proof,
to establish claim to the land above described,
before II. G. Brown. q. s. Commissioner, at
Benson. Arizona. on the 3oth day Of March
1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: John Sherman.
Nels Lofgreen, Levi Lofgreen and W. B. Sher-
man, all Of Pomerene, Ari2ona.
]. l.. IRWIN, Register.
First publication February II, 1917.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

UZVIOS
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land ONCE at Phoenix, Arizona,
February 10. 1917
Notice Is hereby given that Thomas H. Fry
of Benson, Arizona who, on November 80, 1872
made Homestead Entry, No. O20l52, for the
West Half Of Section IA, Township II S., Range
10 East, q, and $. r. Meridian, has fled notice
Of intention to make Final Three Year Proof
to establish claim to the land above described.
before II. G. Brown, U. S. Commissioner, at
Benson, Arizona, on the 18th day Of April, 1917
Claimant names as witnesses: Oliver Fry, r.
L. Mccall, L. E. Weigand and F. G. Fisher, all
OF Benson, Arizona.
]. L. IRWIN. Register
First Publication EehruarX "a lQl2
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10
A Rap at the Smelter City
(Bisbee Square Dealerl

1OT5AsHE - NNNAv ~ ga A~Fs 49,
tempt to take from Tombstone
the old brick court house.
WILCOX is just as busy in an
attempt to divide Cochise
county in two. The Warren
district is sitting still. The
rest of the county is in a tur-
moil, opposing any plan to
change the location of the
courthouse or to divide the
county. Tombstone of course,
is up in the air, and the Pros
pector is making a noise like
an angry bear.
To the man looking or from
the side lines, it appears as
though the owners of the
Douglas toWnsite are anxious
to sell some of the immense
amount of vacant land in and
around that suburb of Bisbee,
where we do the smelling
and make the gas fumes. The
little amount of business
which accrues .toJthe county
seat will not help Douglas
business men much, and the
workers of that city not at
all. To the man who has to
attend court, great inconven-
ience will accrue,
Douglas has not now suffl-
cient hotels to care for the
public. and if jurors and wit
nesses should be compelled
to 60 there, they will have to
sleep in the street or pay ex-
orbitant prices for beds when
they can be- secured. The
Gadsden hotel would proba-
bly, pay dividends and court
attendants would have to send
home for money to pay their
bills, after donating to Doug
las the entire amount of the
court fees.
Why will Cochise county
not be better off to allow the
present status to continue
until the county is settled
and permanent county lines
can be made9 Tombstone is
la pleasant place to spend a
vacation on the jury, and the
lnan in Jail is just as we'll off
there as anywhere. Tomb
stone is the most historic spot
in the county, has more. ro~
nance attached to it, and the
climate is the best in the
county. Winds do not bother,
the sun shines unhindered by
dust and smelter smoke, and
its people are hospitable and
anxious to accommodate Wis
itors.
Let US, not aid in building
up any more fortunes for
spectators in real estate un-
til we know what the future
is to bring.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10

Farmers wishing to secure toma=
to seed for planting for the cannery
may do so at the B. L. and G. Co S
store. They have Stone and Dwarf
Stone seed.
The Benson signal., 1917-03-10

insure success where good business
management is used in carrying on
mine operations.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
z II BILLION WAR BQL
REACHES FINAL STAGES

The two and half billion dollar wa.
tax bill today reached the final stages
of Legislative action, which began last
April. The conference report, adopted
unanimously yesterday by the House,
was taken up in the Senate and leaders
hoped for its adoption before adjourn
ment. but opposition centered on the
increased second-class mail rates and
made such quick action uncertain.
In calling up the conferees report
Senator Simmons of North Carolina,
chairman of the Senate finance commit
tee and head of the Senate conferees,
praised the revised measure.
TT is my unreserved opinion" he said,
that the bill now is decidedly i'm
proved"
Revenue now estimated from the bill
was stated by Senator Simmons to be
81, 535 ,000, 900, an increase of SIPS, 900, =
900 in conference over the Senate meas
ure and about S150.000, 900 over the
original House measure. Net Senate in
creases. considering House provisions
eliminated. were placed at s1.100, 900. 900.
OF three hundred and twenty Senate
amendments, Senator Simmons said, the
House conferees had accepted 210 out
right and 65 more with notifications.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
STAR GOLFER TO PLAY
IN COLUMBIA TOURNEY
D. Clarke Corkran of Baltimore Com.
ing Up From Norfolk Camp for
This Weeks Big Event.

D. Clarke Corkran. star player of the
Baltimore Country Club and winner of
the Chevy Chase tournament last
spring. will compete in the Columbia
Country Clubs annual fall tournament
which starts Thursday. Corkran, a for
mer private in the Fifth Maryland
Field Artillery. has been transferred
to the Signal Corps. aviation section,
and is stationed at Norfolk
Corkran's entry is the only one from
a prominent golfer yet indicated and
it is not likely that this years event
Will find aslarse number of the out-of-
town stars playing as was the case
last year. when B. Warren Corkran
brother of Clarke, defeated Frank Dyer
OF Montclair on the nineteenth hole.
Entries close this afternoon at 6
o'clock. with the green's committee of
the Columbia Country Club. The privi-
leses of the course are extended to all
who intend to play in the tournament
for the entire week.
1t is asked by the committee IN
charge of the tournament that no play
er turn in card for the match play
rounds unless he is sure he can com
pete. This decision was forced by the
large number of defaults last year a
similar occurrence not being wanted
this year
An entrane fee of 81 is being charged
all competitors in the tourney the en-
tire amount to go as a gift to the Red
Cross from the Columbi Country Club.
five slXteens will be played.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
To Rectify an Error.

1t is an officer Of France who calls on
Nine. Bouret in the little village where
she lives, and who gives her the en-
velope from Paris bearing the official
seal of the ministry Of war. She opens
it with trembling fingers and beholds
the signature OF one whose name has
been writ high in the councils of state
M. Pafnfeve. minister of war, and
now premier Of France. She reads:
Madame: l wish to express to YOU
the deep pain l and the entire French
army feel over the deplorabie error
which has robbed you of your husband
The memory of Cannonier BoEret is to-
day cleansed Of all reproach- 1t is as
over a victim of this pitilesS war that
those who love him must weep. as over
a soldier fallen under particularly pain i
full circumstances, but fallen at his
post.
while we cannot repair that which
unfortunately is irreparable, the bearer
Of this letter will explain to you how
We will at least endeavor, so far as 1t
is possible. to remedy the situation in
which this error has placed you.
Il renew. madame. to you and to your
child. the expression of my profound
and sorrowful sympathy.
''fAUL PkrELEVE. Minister of War"
From the wall of the bedroom the
mother removes a photograph. a photo
graph discolored by the tears that are
but 4 small part of those that have
fallen in France. She looks at it ten
derby
"A deserter, ImpossibIe"'
She turns to the child-the' child of
Artlleryman Bouret
1T was the Boches who killed thy
Evening star., 1917-10-02
WASHINGTON MOVING ON
TOWARD $4,000 GOAL

Washington is fast moving toward
the goal of $4,000 allotted to it to-
ward securing 100000 for the library
war fund. The exact amount collected
throughout the city is not known. but
the local committee in charge of Sc
curing the subscriptions feels that the
amount will be secured within few
days.
Reports from the employees of the
various libraries throughout the city
as well as from those collectors in the
banks and other places have not been
completed.
The committee, headed by Charles
Henry Butler. is endeavoring to secure
a number of additieIeI subscriptions of
s100 to be added to those already on
the list.
Additional subscriptions over $50 an
nounced today were: Thomas Hyde,
500: Secretary of War Baker. $50; Mrs.
H. w. Fitch. SIS: Chariottc c. Wilson.
SIS: Mrs. Isador Rayner, $50; Martha
c. Goldman, s20 and Woodward & 10th
rop. $25.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
SOLDIERS TO WITNESS
WORLD SERIES ON BOARD
New Jersey Cities to Supply Elec-
trical Apparatus for Men at Camp
Mcclellan.

CAMP MCCLELLAN, Ala, October q
The troops in Camp Mcclellan will see
play by play the electrical representa- =
ton of the world series through an offer
received last night from Mayor Frank
Hague of Jersey City, speaking for Il
half dozen Jersey municipalities. Brig.
Gen. Charles w. Barber. chief of the
Jersey troops. to whom the telegram
came, wired acceptance and thanks this
morning. The board would be located
so as to serve not only the New Jersey
troops, but every man in camp. nat
ural .amphitheater has been found
where approximately $4,000 men can
view the board
The board probably will be obtained
in the south, there being doubt as to
whether it could be shipped from New
York in time.
The cost of the board and service
will be about $4,000. Capt. S. c. Rey-
nolds, aid to Maj. Gen. Charles G. Nor
ton. and Lieut.. Russell Barber Gen.
BARRIERS son and aid, will direct the
work here.
Mayor Hague spoke for his own city
and also Newark, Trenton, Paterson.
Bayonne and Hoboken.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
HOUSE PLANS TO PUSH
CIVIL RIGHTS MEASURE

House leaders plan to push THE sol
diers' and sailors civil rights Dill
favorably reported today by the Judi
ciary committee, to final passage TINS
week by a special rule if necessary
The bill, as reported today by Chair
man Webb, would arrange plan
whereby virtually every civil action
against Il man i'll the service would be
protected during his absence from
home. Judgments by default could be
forestalled by affidavits, collection on
rental. installment house and similar
contracts would be stayed. if it We're
shown that the mans ability to pay
had been impaired by his entrance into
the service: insurance policies OF over
$4,000 would be carried under govern
ment bond until the insured was DIS
charged from service. after which he
would have opportunity to pay, ana
collection of taxes would be held IN
allegiance on the fling of an affidavit
setting forth inability to pay.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
SENATE GETS MORE PLEAS
TO GUST Mr.. LA TOILETTE

About dozen more petitions. tele-
grams and letters urging expulsion of
senator La Toilette of Wisconsin were
presented to the Senate today. All
were referred to the privileges and
elections committee. which meets TO-
morrow to discuss what disposition
shall be made of them and numerous
others received recently.
Among those received TODAY ware
several in Vice President Marshalrs
mail from various local organizas
tions and individuals charging Senator
La Toilette with "seditious and dis
loyal actions. Some were on regular
printed forms.
Senators Kellogg of Minnesota and
Sterling of South Dakota presented
more from organizations and indiyidu-
also of their respective states.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
PREMIER CITES TIES
BINDING STALY AND u. S

ROME. October 2.-The American Red
Cross mission to Italy was rendered a
banquet last night by the Italo-Amer-
lean Urtpne- The guests included Pre-
mier Boseli, American Ambassador Page
Count Sorui, glia. president of the Ital-
ian Red Cross; Guglielmo Marconi
members Of the cabinet and sena tors
and deputies.
The premier spoke of the ties uniting
Italy and America and of the common
ideals of the two countries. Lieut.. Col
George f. Pai<er. chairman of the
American comm tssion, expressed his
thanks for the many courtesies shown
him and his collHa CUES during their
visit. Ambassador Page commented
upon the organizing power of Italy
apd the valor of her soi diers.
Evening star., 1917-10-02
Eugene Bouret. artiIleryman Deserter.
Condemned to be shot September 7, 1914
The sentence has been executed.

A terse bulletin this. which chronicles
the snufnng out Of a life. After all, it
was but one life. It meant little. Hun
t1reds. perhaps thousands. died on that
September Z. 1914. There was no mill
tary report to mark their death. Over
their graves stand no headstones, not
even a wooden cross. Even the mem
DRY of their passing is almost as the
call of a bird on the summers breeze
Yet here is 4 man who is written down
as a deserter. To that the record bears
witness. He wore the uniform of
France. He served in the defense of
his country. He deserted. He was shot
His companions will carry that word
hack to his village The mayor will
hear of it. The prefect of police will
bear Of it. The aged postman. who used
to carry his simple military postcards
to his wife. will hear of it. And the
wife who sent him forth trustingly,
who prayed for him at mass. who
burned a candle for him at the shrine
and his child. who worshipped him
Evening star., 1917-10-02
Under Bond to Stay Here

Justice Sildons of the District Su-
preme Court today compelled John w.
Moran. a printer. to give bond of
$1,000 not to leave Washington pend
ing the determination of suit for
maintenance brought against him by
his wife. Martha e. Moran. twenty
years old. The wife says she was mar
ried April 7. 1915. and that her hus-
band fails to support her ana spends
his money on other women. Attorneys
J. B.. Flynn and H A. Hegarty appear
for the vita
Evening star., 1917-10-02
Seeking for the Facts.
Eugene Bouret, deserteur7 Cest i'm

Eugene Bouret, deserteur7 Cest i'm
possible!"
So commented Bouret's colonel when
the military Judgment reached him. He
had observed Bouret's devoted. untirins
service IN the vosges on that nerve
racking day, August 20. 1914 He had
learned of the shell that decimated the
battery in which Bouret served. He
had seen Bouret. mumbling incoherent-
ly, carried by a few surviving comrades
to q dressing station. The medical
record
But there was no medical record. The
dressing station. had worked at top
speed had sent it's men to the a,nbu-
iances. Or. perhaps they had been car
ried out. to be buried in the brok en-
fields.
The colonel sought the officer of the
court martial
'Bouret, mon colonel? All, yes. Pick ed
up by a patrol while wandering aim
essly in the fields Attempted to evade
the pickets, sought the rear of the
lines A deserter. assuredly.
witnesses to his desertion? Well
no. His signature? He would not sign
-he protested his innocence. But he
was picked up here, mon colonel. And
he was shot"
Evening star., 1917-10-02
GERMANY IS RUSHING
MEN TO FIGHT ITALY

Alarmed by the success of the Italian
drive over the Bainsizza plateau, Ger
many is withdrawing large bers of
Austrian troops from France and from
Galicia and Bukowina and rushing
them to the Italian front to meet the
renewed offensive Of Gen. Cordona- Of
fetal dispatches received here from
Rome today say the second phase of
the great battle is about to open.