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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
COUNTY SEAT REMOVAL AGAIN
(El PaSO HeraldO

At intervals almost regular the fight is renewed in
CochSc County Arizona. for the removal Of the
seat from Tombstone to other place Douglas is
the leading candidate for courthouse honorS. with Bshec
The fight is again 1t waged last year and
the year before that Up to little Tombstone has
held her own. what she considers her OWL against
perior numbers Tombstone has a tight grip the
county and means to maintain it.
Douglas people contend it is too far to Tombstone
and that than twO-thrds of the population of the
county is in the southern part Therefore. the county
seat ought to be removed to central location from
standpoint of population Tombstone contends that the
county located about the geographical
of the county. with good roads leading thereto from
all directions especially from Bsee and Douglas and
that it would be unfair the northern Of the
tv compel residents say Of Bowie Wilcox and San
Simon almost to the southern boundary of the
in order that the courthouse might be diSprODor
tollatelv convenient to the southern residents
Whatever be the merit of these arguments. there
is denying that this is the best time to buld
gent and there no evidence that the need if exists
any urgent than for the past several years
There are many demands the taxpayers money Ev
dollar that might go into building courthouse
now is needed for Liberty bond purchases.
Bsbee has room for courthouse. One might be
erected in Warren. except that Warren is not ncOrpOrat
ed and doubt whether Warren could be considered
part of Bisbep Douglas has for a courthouse and
therefore Douglas is the only real candidate for the
ty Douglas will probably get it. in time but this is
hardly the time.
An election is to be held the county seat removal
proposal In voting taxpayers should think whether
they ready dig down into their pockets pay for
la county seat during wartime.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
WHAT THE VICTORY OR DEFEAT OF GER
MANY MEANS TO EVERY AMERICAN

Written by Meredith Nicholson for the National Sc
curty League
What does the defeat of Germany mean to every
American! 1t means that to 90 in the free
dom have always lived liberty that knows kings
kaiseis 1t that shall 90 living it and
loving it and welcoming its benefits those who prove
their right to live the life of freedom 1t that
the United States will continue. with malice toward
with charity for ALL lighting the world Liberty
glorious model patient teacher. wise guide to lovers
of democracy throughout the world.
The victory of Germany in this war; which the blood
crazed Kaiser has forced upon civilization would mean
the destruction Of every ideal that has been the nspir-
ton of the American people. Not easily have
freedom that shall yield meeky to autocracy as it
makes its last struggle to trample the world undefoot
Ours is noble heritage and behind Americas army of
1918 march Washngtons men of 10 and Incoln'S men
of 81 Perry and John Paul Jones. Fallagu and Por-
ter-hrave Admrals al-are the decks of the ships
e send to fight for the freedom Of the seas
Speculation TO what would happen if Germany
this is futile. for if KaSerism wins to
be freemen and the right of independent thought and
free speech for which millions IL all lands and all ages
have sacrificed their lives would be lost-a thing
fight for and win all again
The world dcmocracies must triumph the iron
collar Of dcspotism will be rivcted upon the necks Of
their peoples The issue is written large upon the
heavens: by the people for the people.
domination by FlankenSein whose weapon is bloody
If iron.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
THE KAIsER's PHOTOGRAPH

letter written by Kaiser Wilhelm to certain
Frau Meter is receiving deserved publicity 1t reads:
His majesty. the Kaiser hears YOU have sacrificed
nine in defence of the fatherand in the present war
His majesty is immensely gratified at the fast. and in
recognition is pleased to send you his photograph with
frame and an autograph signature.
The letter inevitably reminds American readers Of
the message sent by President Lincoln to Mrs BiXby of
Massachusetts who had lost five in the Civil War
because it is different.
Il feel said Lincoln. show weak and frlitlcsS
must be any words of mine which should attempt to be
guile You from the grief of loss overwhelming. But
cannot refrain from rendering to You the consolation
that be found in the thanks of republic they died {"
save. | pray that our Heavenly Father may aSsaugc
the anguish of your bereavement and leave YOU only the
cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn
pride that be yours have laid costly sacrifice
upon the altar of freedom
We turn back from this heartfelt expression OF
warm human sympathy and read again the Kaiser $
brutal tender of Ibis photograph with frame and an all
tograph signature in full payment for the sacrifice OF
nine in the futhelance Of his imperial ambition
Possibly that letter with Photographic enclosure
really did comfort the mother Of those boys Possibly
German mother holds her Kaiser in such high esteem
that what looks like incredible insult will bring
her consolation. Is the Kaiser Gods amounted and
next Him in majesty and power! And vet. we doubt
it.
Motherhood must be pretty much the same. the
world over The thing that is not the the otl
cal system bred III the bone which in makes the
head of nation the spokesman Of that nations finest
feeling and in the other makes him incarnation of
soulesS egotSln.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
EXPORTING FRIGHTFULNESS

1t must be admitted that the has been very
successful thus far in meeting the German submarine
raids along the Atlantic coast whatever measures
have adopted But. however annoying these submarine
attacks be the navy has only Job of first impol
which is guard the transportation Of troops and
supplies to France
All else is secondary. and think Of no worse
blmdcr than to neglect that task to chase vagrant
boats along the coast That is the object of the German
raids and long the navy refuses to be diverted from
its main occupation the raids failure matter how
many small craft may be sunk or how much poison gas
may be set afioat the face of the waters.
Judging by some of the German newspapers the enc
nv sets much by its submarine operations along the
American coast: but the credit of the American people
they have not been the least excited by these attacks and
are proceeding with the serious work of with more
energy than They know that this business is not
going to be settled by intermittent expectations OF Ger
frightfuness.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
LIBERTY LOAN INTEREST RATE

Secretary McA1oo has definitely announced that the
Fourth Liberty Loan bonds will bear ! per cent in
tcrcSt.
The Secretary has been insStent that the Govern
interest should be stabilized II per cent.
He points that raise i'll the of interest of only
one fourth of per cent Slo0n0WOO0o Of Govern
ment bonds would annual increase of $4,000
600 in interest charges and that this would have
be raised by increased taxation and paid by the people
Of the country 1t would not be paid bv class only.
because Their" consumption well other kinds of
people.
'As intelligent people" said Secretary McAdoo
during the Third Liberty Loan campaign. 1--WE should
make a stand for the financing Of Government
during the period Of this stabilized Of in
tcrest cent per anlln. that all bust
and all investments may be adjusted to that basis.
and that ourselves protect ourselves against
successfully increased of interest Government
loans
Neither patriotism nor our support Of the llbel-
t. Loans are measured i'll fractions Of per cent
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
STEEL AND IRON SCRAP
SHOULD BE CONSERVED

Information has recently reached
the Arizona Bureau of Mines that the
United States Government has Gre
ated a bureau which is now appeal
ing to the American people to con-
serve all steel and iron scrap and
Junk for use in the manufacture OF
war materials. Large quantities of
such scrap are needed for the pur-
pose mentioned. and mining compan-
les, farmers, and individuals should
see that all scrap and junk are care
fully preserved and placed at the
disposal of the Government
Emory E. Smith. San Francisco.
Cal, has been appointed commission
er for the Pacific coast states, and
those having quantities of scrap and
junk in their possession should COM
municate directly with him.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
GERMAN VIEW OF CHRISTIANITY

Frederick Wilhelm NictZcle of the most
noted of modern German philosophers. How much has
his philosophy affected the views and character OF the
Germans of today! Is not thu answer written Ill the
blood Of the and children the old men of occupied
France and Belgium! Are not the Lusitania victims
witnesses to German adoption of NietZchc's faith!
Here is his Indictment of Chritianity:
with this conclude and pronounce my sentence:
condemn Christianity To me it is the greatest OF all
ina gnable corrupons. The church is the great para
ste with its anemc idea of holiness it drains life OF all
its strength, its love, and its hope The other world is
the motive for the denial of every reality call Christi
anty the great the great intrinsic depravl
ty the great instinct of for which no eXed-
is sufficiently poisonous, secret underhand to gam
it's ends call it the immortal shame and blemish
upon the human race"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
EXPECT GOOD MAJORITY
FOR SUFFER- IN PRIMARY


PHOENIX, Ariz.. Aug. 22.-Caresui
analysis on the preprimary claims OF
candidates for governor with table
of results in various counties COM
piled from a comparison OF the merits
of candidates claims. discloses new
lineup of the candidates, with SUIT
ter leading. Osborn second and Col
ter third in strength. The figures are
based on the estimated democratic
vote in each county and the division
Of each county is made after the
claims OF each candidates headquar-
tiers have been balanced The tables
thus compiled and printed below.
have been prepared by practically
/ disinterested persons with the object
Of obtaining an accurate estimate of
each candidates strength.
Among the most interesting dis
/ VI llt 10
apparent weakening of Golfer. Esti-
mates made some six weeks ago and
prior 10 the withdrawal OF Moeur.
gave Golfer nearly as much strength
as he has today. To what his failure
| is due. cannot be explained here BIZ
! -;,l IL
less it my be conceded that first IS
Inmates were based on the Hunt
strength in the state and that none
OF the doubtful voters of Moeur ad-
herents joined the Golfer ranks.
Growth in strength of Osborn is
easily explained. Noeur's withdraw
al from the race gave MIN some votes
| especially in Maricopa county where
! it is now said he will run second. In
addition he is not yet overturned. as
many say Golfer has become. and it is
natural that candidates strength
should show most at il is reaching its
maximum as Golfers showed six
weeks ago.
The icreased popularity of Suffer
4 is the most outstanding feature Of the
| figures. however His headquarters
here claim that fully 80 per cent Of
| the Moeur strength mas gone to SUIT
I ter outside Maricopa county. and
that 75 per cent of the Maricopa
Moeur vote has taken the same
course. Early estimates of the
strength of candidates placed Suffer
second in the race, 20O0 votes behind
| Golfer, and 900 votes ahead of Osborn.
NATURALLY with his increased support
due to the Moeur withdrawal. he is
now in the lead However, the early
estimates gave Suffer only one coun-
/ ty. Cochise. Now all candidates ad-
nit he will carry Cochise. Pima and
Graham counties, while some of the
Golfer supporters concede to him Mar
icopa. Greenlee and Santa Cruz coun-
ties.
In Maricopa county Suffer is show
! ing his most remarkable strides in
gaining supporters. Among the farm
ers, the working men and women. the
business classes and the professional
| elements his strength within the past
two weeks has increased remarkably
All candidates admit this fact, especi-
ally since Moeur's withdrawal from
the race.
The pre-primary estimate of coun-
/ ty results as figured conservatively,
gives Suffer a majority of ago.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
IMPORTED LAsoRERs STRIKE;
TO BE SENT ACROSS BORDER

TUCSON, Aug. 22.-Five Mexican
laborers, four men and woman. who
had been imported from Mexico by
the southern Pacific railroad for con-
struction work, went on a strike after
they had been at work for three hours
and refused to work any more. They
were brought to the city and locked
up at the city Jail for the night. They
will be 6eported to Mexico today.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25

When pay day go out and revel in Thrift
Stamps instead of shows. There is Thrift
Stamps and the after effect of a debauch in them is
perfectly harmless.
If one may Judge by the newspaper reports the gen.
tIemen known Yankee Doodle Dandy is in France
and is in great form
Our areoplanes intended for the front. But
thew seem to be finding their way to the scrap heap
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25
CANADIAN HOSPITALITY ATTACKED

The old adage Of taking what YOU hear with the pro-
verbal rrai, Of SALT is the Of the story that
has been gaining ground that Canada is hosptabe to
American visitors. Perhaps this is some more of the
German propaganda fOated about stir up feeling be-
tween the two big countries of North America Anyway.
it's entirely without foundation There has never been
time when Americans not graciousy received IN
every part of the Dominion and given every courtesy
possible All that Canada is asking is 'Are you gen
il,e Americana! Satisfied on that point her gates are
wide open and the country is yours If she stops to
one those who knock her doors she is doing
more than we are. There times when every one
must prove his loyalty to the land and fraudulent Amer
leans or Canadians must be detained If you're all right
don't worrv-C Canada welcomes you than
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1918-08-25

When our boys come home they will be well up in
the geography of France If they asked four
French rivers will not take them long enumerate the
Marine, the Aisne the Ourcq and the Vese.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
II is that 30 many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten The
reason is PLAINTIFF article did not fulfil
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it..
A prominent druggist says Take for
example DR.. Kilmers Swamp. Root, a
preparation have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many OF my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy that | know Of
has SO large a sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
Kilmers' Swamp Root is due to the fact
that, so many people claim it fultls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects ur-
mary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle OF
Swamp. Root by Parcel Post. Address
DR.. Kimer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14

Every mother realizes, after giving
ser children california Syrup Of
Figs" that thl, Is their ideal laxative,
because they love Its pleasant taste
Ind 1t thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
put gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath Is bad, stomach sour. look at
he tongue, Mother II coated. give
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in q few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
nndigested food passes out Of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When the little system is full Of
cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache, d.
lrrhGa, indigestion, collc-remember
good "inslde cleansing should al
ways be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup OF Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
bottle Of california Syrup Of Figs"
which has directions for babies, chill.
dren Of all ages and grown.ups printed
on the bottle. Beware Of cOunterfeits
sold here, so don't be fooled. Get the
genuine made by california Zig
Syrup Company"-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
GOOD NEWS FOR SUFFERERS

People who have tired Of patent
medicines find revivlng faith In the
use Of Eagle Pile Remedy for the cure
Of hemorrholds, piles, flstula and like
diseases. Being the outgrowth of vari-
Gus ailments Of the lungs, liver, stom-
ach and bowels, they have been the
subject OF special study and long re-
search with the successful accomplish
ment Of compound that will cure
them speedily and permanently.
Eagle Pile Remedy, 20 years doing
effective work, is doing greater service
every day. 1t can help you. And a
weeks treatment costs less than a
single visit to your physician and a
hundred times less than an unneces-
gary operation. Send 81 to Reed Dis
tributing Co. for a box. Address 141
Goodwin St, Paterson, n. J.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
MADE SCHWAB LOOK FOOLISH
Carefully Coached Witness Had For
gotten for a Moment Just Where
He Was.

An Illuminating sidellght on the man
ner in which large business enterpris-
es used to seek to influence legisla-
ton In congress was uncovered by
Charles NJ. Schwab, now Of the Unit
er States shipping board. In speech
delivered recently at Il luncheon Of nd
vertlsing men In Washington.
Mr.. Schwab was apologizing for as
Stunning TO speak for the shipping board
In Mr.. Hurley's absence. He said:
~ feel little like foreman who
worked for me once, who had come
here to Washington to appear before
committee that was investigating
something, and ] had him pretty well
coached: thought | had him well
trained what to say.
81 sat In the corner and watched him
and presently found that he was stray
ing little from the training, and I
shook my head At him, and In old
fashioned mill style he looked at me
and said. VIII, d IL, Charlie, that's
what you told me to say
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
Reginald Remembered.

During the delivery OF an address
Congressman j. Hampton Moore re
ferred to the beauty Of having a re-
tentlve memory and contributed this
little anecdote.
"While instructlng a class Of young
Sters In mythology one afternoon the
teacher of public school told the
class the story of the phoenix. Among
the pupils was a small boy named Reg
inald.
"Reginald,' said the teacher on the
following morning, do you remember
what | was speaking about yesterday
afternoon?'
Yes, ma'am,' promptly responded
Reginald, I remember all right
81 am very glad that you do, re-
turned the teacher. Tell Inc something
about It,
at was about Phoenixville,' Miss
Martha answered the youngster.
'Phoenixville rising up and carrying
out their ashes.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
TWO GOOD CARNEGIE STORIES
Advancing Years Evidently Have in No
Way Dmmed Scotsman's Keen
Sense OF Humor.

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie was once ask
ed which he considered to be the most
important factor In industry-lnbor.
capital, or brains1 The cnnny Scot
replied, with merry twinkle in his
eye: (Which Is the most important
leg Of n three-legged stool"
The above reminds US OF what Mr..
Carnegie once said at dinner:
Don't believe the old fellows who
talk about the superiority Of the past
over the present. Tho" old fellows
nre possessed by the same nbsurdity
which possessed Dash.
~ guess want pair of spec
tacles, he said 10 his ocullst.
"'Ah. old age coming on chr laugh
or the oculist. Eyes falling-eh.
whati"
"'No,' said Dash. NO, my eyes Mt
forty.iiye ARE just MS good as ever they
were, but-hnng 1.-THE light nova.
days amt the same. London Tit
Bits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
Fathers Generosity.

SLOW nre you getting along. my
SOM" asked the father visiting the
camp at Ynphank.
"All right, father" replied the pri-
vate.
Treat you well. do they7"
"Oh, yes first rate"
let you smoker
Certainly they do
"Well, come and have cigar with
me"
~ must ask the captain, father"
"Why certainly; but didn't know
he smoked. Ask the general to come
alone, too, and have one"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
| am Sincere! Stop Ca|ome|!
NJ Guarantee D0ds0n'S Liver Tone
Listen to me! Calomel sckens and you may lose
days work. If bilious, constpated or
headachy read my guarantee

Liven up your sluggish liverl Fee
fne and cheerful; make your work q
pleasure be vigorous and full of am
billion. But take no nasty, dangerous
calomel, because 1t makes you sick
and you may lose a days work.
Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking 1t up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and cramp-
ing.
Listen to me If you want to enjoy
the incest, gentlcst liver and bowel
cleansing you ever experienced, just
take spoonful Of harmless Dodson's
Liver Tone tonight. Your druggist or
dealer sells you a bottle Of Dodson's
Liver Tone for few cents under my
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14

Odd Fellows rs might be In Baltimore
On April 13, five persons, one of whom
was Wildey, held preliminary meet
ing. Two weeks later, the Washing
ton lodge, No. l, OF the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows In the United
States was organized. 1t gradually
grew In favor, and when he retired
from office rs grand sire, in 1888, he
had instituted four lodges in Mary
land, organized the grand lodge and
originated the patriarchial order.
Statistics indicate that the Ameri-
cen order now far outstrips In num-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
Illusions Realized.

Lullngton had called up to his wife !:
Are you ready, dearf"
in one minute, darling" came the
response down the stairs.
"Matrmony," soliloqulzed LuflinG-
ton. us he lighted a fresh cigar, does
not dispel all our illusions. Before
our marriage | thought every moment
| had to wait for her was an eternity,
and so II has turned out to be-"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
Queer Happening.

"Ment prices In France keep soaring
higher and higher" said Novelist
Edith Wharton, cold boiled ham, for
Instance, now costs 81 n pound
II know n French woman who WIS.,
tied her butcher the other day with
n bNsketful OF wooden skewers. She
pumped the skewers down on the
counter and said:
return these. Give me their
weight in beef, please
Wh-whNt? gnsped the butcher.
"They were weighed to me ms
beef, the woman explained, "and l
paid for them rs beef. So, naturally,
now that | bring them back I demand
their full value AS beef.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-14
FOUNDED ORDER IN AMERICA
EnqIshman Credited With lnstitutne
First Society Of Odd Fellows, at
Baltimore In 1919.

The first society Of Odd Fellows in
the United States was instituted April
%. 1919. The founder of the order
was Thomas Wildey, who was an Eng
lishman, and settled in Baltimore, Md,
He had been connected with the or
der in England, and in 1919 published
a notice calling for meeting of such