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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
FoRME R1OMBS1oNlTE
DIES IN SAN FRANCISCO.

From Wednesdays Daily
William Braley resident of Tomb
stone about year ago, when he was
employed at the Bunker Hill ma
chine shops. died seyeray days ago
in San Francisco. according TO word
received in a letter by Mrs. Georbe
ivey from her husband who is in the
shipyards there. Brady left here
about year ago for San Francisco
where he enlisted in the Canadian
srmyarmy and was sent to France.
There he contracted tuberculosis and
was invalidid back 20 Canada and
from there TO San francisco where
ne died. He was vel known here
having been first class violinist ard
Played on different occasions, and
the news Of his untimely end wifi be
regretted by all who knew him.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
PIMA COUNTY AT
LAST TO TAKE ACTION

TUCSON. Aug 2--The board Of
supervisors acted favorably at its
August meeting yesterday on the
petition OF taxpayers. asking the
board TO call an election for the is
suance OF bonds for the construction
Of four highways. the total cost Of
which will be sf25,000. The board
passed a resolution in accordance
with the petition, setting September
10 as the date of the election. na.r-
ing precinct election officials. and
providing for the sale of the bonds.
The bonds are TO be issued in the
denomination of $1,000. will bear in
terest at the rate of six per cent from
October 10. 1918. and will mature in
90 years.
The bonds will be divided into lots
and voted upon and issued separate
ly. For instance, the bonds for the
of the road from STRAIT
ton to Soldiers Camp will be known
as the Mount Lennon Road Bonds
The county's share OF the cost Of this
road will be $4,000. and the forestry
service will bear an equal share. The
forestry services money is already
available.
The highway from Ajo to the Gun
sight mountains will cost $40 600. the
road from Tucson to the Pinal coun-
ty line will cost $4,000. and the
Vail Benson road $4,000.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
TROUBLE BREWING Be
TWEEN SONORA FACTIONS

DOUGLAS. July 81 Right on the
heels OF report that Gen. 2 Elias
Gales. who for nearly 2 year has been
military governor Of Sonora while
he has prosecuted MS campaign
against the Yaquis and e. g Soriano.
acting governor during this period.
have had quarrel over the beer ques-
ton as a result o: which Gales re-
moved Soriano from Office, Mr. Sori-
ano himself arrived here this morn
ing.
His home is in Aqua prie;a and he
has considerable property interests
in Douglas He is accompanied by
his brother-in-law. Ives c.. Lelevier
former Mexican consul here. Both
will leave on Friday for Ocean Park
TO join their families and remain
with them until September Soriano
admits he has had a disagreement
with Gales. In fact. ne has brought
with him copies Of a proclamation &c
the people OF Sonora which he had
printed in Hermosillo, July 10. in
which he explains his side OF the
controversy in detail
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

LONDON. July 3o.-very heavy
fighting has been in progress along
the whole battle front from, Vile En-
Tar,enois to saUcanzy according to
atvice5 received up to noon today.
very little progress for the allies.
Some advance has been effected by
the allies in the Ardre valley along
the easterly side Of the front toward
the Village Aubilly. A certain amount
Of ground likewise has been gained
near the center in the neighborhood
of ViIlers-Aeron-Aiguzy.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

he SAYS. is the French advance from
ouicny lie chat.au. which carried
tire village Of oranw Roxoy and cus.
ny and swept the Germans off the
butts Of chaIr,ont.
Germans guns on the Butte chai-
mont had hurled cross fire upon
the advancing French and American
trcops in the valley Of the oureq.
THE French now from this nil.
Should be able to clear the angle
between soissons-chateau Thierry
road and the railroad between Ouc,.
chy lie chatesu and Fisme. and
bring much needed assistance TO the
Americans in Seringes.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be CureB

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the There -
only one way to cure catarrhal deafnen1.
and that IL by a constitutional remedy
catarrhal Deafness is caused by an IN
ns med condition Of the mucous lining OF
the EUstachian Tube. When this tube -
fnfamed you have e run. bling sound OF ya-
perfect hearing and when II 10 entire -
closed Deafness 10 the result Unless the
inflammation can BE- reduced and this tube
restored to Its normal condition. hearing
Will be destroyed forever. Many cases Of
deafness are caused by catsrrh. which be-
an inEsmed condition OF the mucous guy
faces Hairs Catsrrh Medicine acts tsrr.
the blood on the mucous surfaces % TIRE.
system
We Will give One Hundred Dollars f,~
any case OF Catarrhal Deafness that caa..t.
BE- cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cts
cuiare free All Druggists. 16c
=. J. CHEEE7 q CO Toledo O.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2-Tribute to
the vaIor and fighting efficiency of
the 42nd (Rainbow) division of the
American army by General Duport,
commanding the French sixth army
corps in Lorraine, to which the 42nd
was attached by the middle Of last
June, is Contained in general orders
issued by the French commander bid
ding farewell to the Americans when
they set out for the battle front on
the Aisne-Marne lines where they
are today.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

PARIS. July 31'-The Germans
made four attacks yesterday against
the new French position east Of
Oulcny-le-C They were re-
pulsed and the French line was held
intact The French and the Ger
mans carried cut raids al number
of other points on sectors east and
west Ct the Marine Salient, but there
was no charge in the general situa-
ton at these points.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, July Slater daylight. on
Tuesday two German aviators with
rraehine gunners aboard. attacked an
American supply train south Of Sergy
but were driven of by anti1aireraft
guns. The Germans later attacked a
dressing station. Word Of this hav
ing been sent to the aerial command
er, an American aviator soon arriv-
ed and single handed attacked the
Boehes from above. In trying to get
away the two Germans eoIIided and
the wings Of their machine locked.
both machines falling to the ground
and both avis.ors and sunners were
killed.
Lieut.. A. r. Briggs of birmingham
Mass, and Lieut.. David E Putnam, Of
Newman. Mass, Of the American
aerial forces, report they probably
brought down an enemy plane last
night behind his lines at Montesee.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN

FRANCE. july 3o.-unter a fire from
the enemy only slightly less than that
o. yesterday. the Americans on the
front north Of the Ourcu. held on to
their positions this forenoon and even
advanced a little toward the road
from, Servings TO Serey.
Repeated eeorts by the enemy 10
cislodee the Americans were futile.
On the Americans left the French
are moving forward. To the right
the lines are holding steadily.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

LONDON, Aug. z. Yesterdays
attack by the frsnco-Brit;sh forces
on the west side Of the Marine salient
was on a from. of five miles and pene-
:rated to maximum depth Of three
miles. II resulted in the capture Of
the entire ridge which forms the wa
ter shed between the ourcq and the
Asne.
The situation is considered an ex-
traordinary good, being described in
the advices as the turning point Of
the summer campaign and possibly
Of the whole war.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

PARIS. Aug. 2.-No-th of the
Marine the French troops during the
right continued &c press back :he
Germans toward vesle.
The important town Of ViIIe-En-
Tsrdenois, on the easte-iy side Of :hc
Marie salient has been encircIec by
the allied forces. Allied troops ce!-
ebrated the fourth anniversary Of the
great struggle by victorious resump-
ton Of the offensive. The ground
won yesterday north Of the 0urcG IS
Of considerable military value. II is
long spur about 400 feet high form
ing the watershed between the Cries
and the Curco and is valuable OBJ
servation point.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
The War News
From Overseas

LONDON, July so-Ameriean troops
in the Soissons-Rheins sector have
been fighting virtually without eessa-
ton along their whole line for the
last "a hours. The German defense
has stifened and the Americans had
made very little fresh progress up TO
neon today.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

LONDON. July 3o.-The Germans
have been Counter attacking very
heavily along the entire battle front,
according to news that reached Lon
Go, shortly after noon today. Their
attack WAS an especially heavy one
in the American sector and resulted
in driving the Americans out Of the
village of cierges. about 1-2 miles
southeast Of Fere-En-Tardenois.
Another German thrust drove Che
Americans back from Beusneux. near
Grand Rozoy, northwest Of Fere-En-
Terdenois.
There has been heavy fighting near
euzancy. five miles south Of scissors
and also in Plessier wood. about five
miles farther south. In this latter
locality IS prisoners were taken. be-
longing to three divisions Of the enc
my now engaged in the Marine salient.
Theer are n such divisions Of which
ten belong to the northern army Of
Crown FRINGE Ruppreeht Of Bavaria.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

PARIS, Aug THE Germans this
morning attacked the French posi-
tons in the region Of eIigny south
west of Rheims. The attack was
repuIsed says the official statement
In we'll informed Rumanian circles
il is said the German high command
has asked the commander Of the Ger.
man troops stationed in Rumania and
the Russian districts how many divi-
sions can be released for the west.
ern front.
Field Marshal Won Maekenson, in
Runania, according to q dispatch to
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

WASH lNGTON. July 3t.-Repulse
Of enemy counter attacks on the line
OF the orrcq after severe fighting
and Improvement OF the American
Pershi,s's eomunioue for yesterday
71ent.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

the Havas agency from eerne, re-
piled that il would be unsafe TO re-
move any troops owing to the excited
condition Of the Russian population.
The dispatch adds that Won Maeken-
sen has directed the Rumanian gov
eminent to proclaim a state Of seiee.
in the fighting on the Scissors
Rheims front July IS 20 81 the Ger
mans used as divisions according to
tine Echo De Paris. Many Of Their,
were used several times. after res:
of only one or two Gays.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY n

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, July 3o.-The crossing of
the Ourcq river was effected by the
Americans on Sunday in brilliant
style in the face Of great difficulties,
the Germans having destroyed the
bridges and placed their artillery and
machine guns in an advantageous 20
sition to resist the passage.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Aug. 2.-The whole Amer
lean line moved forward today while
tire armies along the tank from, Sois-
sons to Rheims pressed hard against
the sides Of the German salient. Their
gains were made almost ~itnou. re-
sistanoe'
Hammered as they have been for
days. the Germans Withdrew during
the night SO that when tire Americans
who were supported on their right
and left by the French. started early
this morning they did not encounter
any resistance.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN
FRANCE, Aug. 2.-Tre battle on the
fror. north Of tire Marine resolves l.
self during the night and this morn
ing into Amos. general retirement
of the enemy north of the Curco. with
tne allies pursuing the retreatins
Germans with the greatest zeal and
success.
The town Of Hsrtennes-E:-Taus was
occupied by tire allies. who also c.
cupied the wood lying TO the south IF
this important place. The French
and British then took contremain
and crossed the Chateau Thierry-sois-
sans road. Tire Germans are burn
ing villages as they retreat. and de-
stroyine Everything they can. The
entire battlefield is dotted with con-
some Of :hern Of .a-se
proportions
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

PARIS. July 31.-Ameriean troops
ma inta.n Their position in the region
Of serinqes ct Nesles which they car.
ried after violent fighting according
to an Official statement
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

WITH TIE AMERICAN TROOPS
IN FRANCE. Aug. 1.-Gallant work
was done by the Scottish division
which participated with the French
end the Americans in the attack on
the western pivot Of the German line
below scissors.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

AMSTEH Aug. THE semi
official WoiH Bureau Of Berlin is
sndine out reports of heavy losses
inflicted en- American troops fighting
on the Marine front.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The tide Of the
eastward yesterday. amos: all she
most severe fighting occurring in tne
vicinity of cierees.
Cierses has for scTe days been q
stumbling bleak &C o.- at, a7ee ao6
il is noteworthy that L and the Seun-
iere wood formed strong centere o.
opposition during the first German
retreat from the Marine.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

WASHINGTON, July 3o.-Severe
fighting resulting from heavy coun-
ter attacks by fresh enemy troops be
You'd the line Of the Ourcq was re-
ported in General Pershing's COM
r,unioue for yesterday.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
Wheeler in Tombstone,
Just Back from France
From Thursdays Daily

Capt. Harry c. Wheeler. former
sheriff Of Cochise county. who has
just returned TO the States from
France. arrived in Tombstone last
night. accompanied by Mrs. Wheeler
and daughter Sunshine" who met
him at A!amogordo. " NJ. accom-
panying him home Captain Wheeler
has Just returned from France. go
ing first TO Washington. leaving from
there for Ccchise county. having
come here 70 face the suits and in.
diotments brought against him as the
result OF the deportation of |. W. W.
ard sympathizers from Bisbee on
lu.y l.. 1917.
Brought Here by |. w. W. Suits
Capt Wheeler arrived in Tomb
stone late last night and when seen
thi saiternoon stated that his sole
purpose for coming back TO the State;
at this time from France. where he
was attached to the Air Service arm
Of The seryice. was 10 Join with his
friends in facing the suits, both
damage and indictments in the fed
eral court which have been brought
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

You Should Worry about printing
troubles, just call No. and we'll do
the worrying for you.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

LONDON, July 3'.-AIthoueh the
allied gains during the last "a
hours may seem small, some Of them
have ben exceedingly significant.
teIegraphs Reuters correspondent at
the American front in France. The
chief feature Of the recent fighting
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
PAGE FIVE

10 waste and the boys certainly appns-
ciate what folks at home are doing
to save food and back them up. so
that they can carry out the work for
which they were sent. We are all
confident that we will win this war
and believe II is only a matter OF
time until the Hun is beaten. No
other idea of this war ever enters
their heads. They will be glad to-
return home when the German is
subdued and victory comes. but not
have seen the work OF the Red
Cross in the hospitals and speak the
truth. II Is truly a work of mercy,
while the other war workers help TO
keen the boys comfortable and bring
TO them what they do not get, being
away from home cannot praise
them 10 strongly But 20 the folks
at home | would say that they can
not write TOO often to their boys over
'''e''' % y" 20 '''eS crave anu cia'''"'
for is letters and mail from their
'o' 'o""'''oi''
are not adjusted for prompt mail ser
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Americans IN Franco haIieve Tb,,
the Yankees can whip the Germans
when il comes 20 q showdown and
anything like an even break. And
he added: Il am proud TO say they
are doing it, according TO the dis
patches
Cant. Wheeler's brother is now irr
the th!ckest of tho fghting. having
been at Chateau Thierrv when h.,
las; heard of him. before he embark
from him since.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04

LONDON. Aug. YESTERDAY was
cay of hard in-and-out fighting on
the American front. on the north Of
the Marine. He says that the final
CAPTURE Of serinses by the Americans
was an especially ereditabIe achieve
ment.
After the Americans took the vii
LACE Monday. the Germans kept up a
constant artillery and machine gun
fire TO drive them out. This contin-
ued all day Tuesday and towards
evening the enemy began to emerge
fror, the NesIes forest in a way that
seemed to forecast a fresh attempt
10 take the village.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
Praises Red Cross

He added: The Red Cross. and
other war workers are doing wonders
over there. and that they are appre-
ciated does not have TO be repeated.
speak. taking for example. my own
SQUADRON OF $50 men, TO cleanliness
as to habits. living and morals. There
could not be a celaner bunch of boys.
Being with them personally all the
time. know whereof | speak. ]
slept and ate with them. and I know.
Regarding food we have had the best.
but there is not one bit of food goes
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN


FRANCE. Aug. 1.-The Franco-Am-
erican forces on the main battle front
continued yesterday the process Of
Strengthening out the line. They
scored advances in this effort, the
Americans pushing beyond sergy to
within two kilometres Of chamery.
The allied forces effected their pro-
sress against stubborn resistance.
American and French troops today
launched an attack from Ser;nges to
cieroes on the center Of the Marine
front for the purpose Of Strengthening
the line and demo!ishine barbed wire
entangIements which the Germans
have placed through the hills forests
and open places.
The Germans Wednesday used a
new gas having a white flame and
smoke. The allies brought into &C.
ton their heavy artillery, their avia-
tors and patrols having reported mile
after mile Of barbed wire Standing
along the German lines.
The heavy guns soon found range
of the ensngIements and wiped them
out.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
About Our Boys

When asked about our boys in
France. and how they were conduct
ing themselves. and what seemed TO
he the impression over there up TO
the time he left, Capt Wheeler said:
You can say to the wives, moth
ers, sweethearts and relatives of the
boys that their morale and morality
and clean living is of the best and
any reports to the contrary is the
basest lie that can be circulated I
one would be willing 70 come home
before that. When left, together
with others from the war zone. some
invalided home and others for vari-
Gus other reasons. we heard of the
present big drive VIXEN we were in
midoceon, and theer was not one of
us. could we have had our way. that
did not want to turn back. But this
was impossible. | am going back as
soon as ! can get sway, when my fur
Tough is up. and hope to get through
before then"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-04
Transferred 40 Infantry

The Captain has been attached tC
the Air Service having under his
charge a squadron OF $50 men FOL
training. uD TO the time OF his de-
par;ure Just before leaving. how
ever. he received his transfer from
the Signal Corps to the infantry. hav
ing made application some time be
lore. When about 10 embark TO!
home after having been relieved. he
received the following message from
his commander. regarding his trans
fer:
You have been designated ny
the commander in chief for duty
with the front corps This was
based on your application and on
the recommendation OF The chief
OF the air service due TO your
special qualifications for service
with combat troops at the front.
The chief of the air service
hopes that you will soon be able
TO complete the duty for which
you are ordered to Washignton
and that the War Department
IN nynaIi,n
turn 10 France for service al the
front tSignedD Whitehead"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-08-02
J. l.. LYON
has made good his
Campaign Pledge

In the beginning Of this campairi
for State Treasurer. my pledge So
to stay in the office and attend t.
my duties in the So, retary of Stat
office, and not lose one day from Ia
services that belonged to the citizen
of this State. have made this prou.
iSt good; | hav" not been out of IL,
office on" day. ! have been on tn,
job continuously all the time ha,
been ON the job through all the .n
tir" adminiat atration al all times !,
tn" citizens of this state will nomi'
ate and elect IN" for stat" Treasure.
they Will find mc serving the citil" .-
of this Staf" in II" same manner III g.
! | hav. served them as Secretary u)
/ Statc.
| hay" not, during this campaign
tried To deceive the citizens of th
! State by using, as some of my Oppu
nents have done. during this tim" q
war. the title of Colonel" The eli
| liens of this state are entitled I,
know that the word "Colonel' pr
fixed 10 one of my opponents name
is only given by the Governor of tn
State. and has not been won in tn
service of the State or the rnit"j
States During It's campaign l hav,
not advertised tie fact that | was l.,
the Spanish American war. hav,
not advertised the fact that my wifi
and | have one hoy at the front.
have not advertised the fact as T.,
the amount of War Savings Stamps
Liberty Bonds and Red Cross fund-
! have subscribed. These things ar
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-08-02
ALLEN MADE OFFICIAL CAR
TtUNIST BOYS WORKING
RESERVE

Word has been received at the
headquarters Of the United states
Boys Working Reserve that Clar-
cnce Alien. now in 81 Louis, has
been mad" Official cartOunist in tn"
= : Boys R.s.rv" This new hon-
or coming ~ our ambitions and tai
rntcd townsmin Will he hailed with
delight by the host of friends who
claim his acquaintance An "xccrp
from the letter 10 county Director
Wi'kham will be sef-"xplanatory.
st Louis. Mo. July %, l"lS.
Ny dear Mr Wickham arriv" |
st Louis today; kept my "ycs open
and brains moving Federal stat"
Director \ |. Farmer Of Tulsa CAV
m" several intr0iurturics in writing,
which ar" serving IN" w'll. Am
meeting lots of fellow members ri
the t. s B. W X. also high off
cials. Mr.. Allen inclns"d his Off
rial business card which was auth
urizcd by Oklahoma Federal STATE
Director of the I. : B. W. Il, AMI
which reads as follows:
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1918-08-02
on MAN IN CLASS
ONE

James r. Whii,s IKE. millionaire
oil operator about who's" head u
storm of protest ragged last var
Nh"n h" was granted .X"mprioH
from the draft. has been placed in
= lass one by his local draft board
It MuskOgec Whitesidc was adj
yanccd from Class Two on his dcpen
d"ncy claim to Glass one when tn"
board started on It's reclaS aSsification
uf rcgistrants. Whitcside's indus
rial claim. which placed him in tn"
fourth class was Ovcrruled on appeal
several weeks ago. and he was plac
I'd in Glass One by the district board