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Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
SMOOTH INDIVIDUAL
oEFRAUDs LOCAL PEOPLE


Signing his name promiscously to
bad checks a iran. who made his head
quarters here for the pas, four days as
W Kerby. succeeded in issuing bad
checks TO the amount of over 500 and
getting away.
Kerby. which is probably an alias,
came here representing himself to be
veterinary surgeon. lie secured
room at the Arlington and beard at
Mrs. Reasonover's. and from then on
s.aT,ei his bad check career here.
Going 70 Boyi's Drug Store he secur-
Il number of articles, paying with
/? bad check, also a Est of goods
which he left unpaid. besides entering
IN order for another list OF goods to
come by express. His total amount
secured here was over sl2. Yester-
dsy he hired Charles Blackburn. local
.e1t CIR driver, 10 take him about the
couA.y TO different cattle ranches.
where he said he had dates 20 mest
ne owners. FRS he went % Cowan's
,a.ch in Government Draw, where
NJ Blackburn overheard the CONVEX
sat!cn about vaccinating cattle for tn
berculosis, representing himself. pre-
simably 70 be government man. Re
turning 70 Cowans he proceeded TO
Street of the Boquilias company. re-
.a:lIe to the same subiec., there Sc
curing the names Of other ca;c!emen,
whom he wished TO see. From Fairbank
he went to Hereford. where he met J.
Policy OF the Policy and Williams Cat
tie company, and from there asked to
be taken to Bisbee Reaching Bisbec
ne gave M Blackburn a check or
he First National Bank of Danv.lle,
| Ky, for $50, saying he wol,d return
/ % Tombstone this morning when he
wcu.l again need his services TO go
( - other ranches. This was the last
seen Of the man here His check to
Boyd's Drug Store was made out on
] the Third National Bank of Cincin.
natl, Ohio. He left an unpaid board
bii! a, Mrs. Re2sonoyer's for so. anS
owed S. room rent a: the Arlington
+ Several complaints have been sworn
out AMI the sheriff's Office is at pres
en-; trying to locate him. his descrip
ton having been wired TO all deputies
1t is believed that the man is smooth
! crook that has been making the
rounds and is undoubtedly wanted in
other parts Of the country.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16

ing the period of federal acministra-
ton of the roads and urged on con-
gress the necessity for government
ownership OF all railroads, telegraph
and telephone lines.
The memorial which was No. s, was
brought in by Claypool and legisla-
tors are looking 10 It TO produce one
Of the liveliest debates of the ses-
sion.
President Johns of the senate faith
cred bill which instructs the state
auditor TO check the accounts Of all
state Offices. boards, commissions.
and institutions and repor; the re-
suit TO the next regular session OF
the legislature. The bill would de-
calre this emergency business and
Sc: aside sum sufficient to meet the
expenses Of the audit
Recall Change Advocated
Wilson's new bin would make it
harder for public servants 20 hold Of
fee after successful recall petition
has been circulated 10 remove them.
His measure introduced today pro-
vides revision OF the statutes relat-
ing to recalls. giving an officer
against whom sufficiently signed
peti;ion has been circulated FIVE days
in which 10 resign. II he has not
stepped out within that period the
election would be held
WiEson also sponsored a bill -
create a state board OF pardons and
paroles 10 hear petitions of prisoners
for Communication of sentences and re-
turn OF citizenship.
The third bill introduced by this
senator today provides regulations to
govern the operations Of foreign com
a2ies within Arizona boundaries
Hicks brought in two bills la:e To-
day. one 10 empower the board CT
: education - make a contract with in
itltions for the blind, deaf and
dlmb in other states under which
Arizonaps so afflicted would receive
instructions, the other measure aim
ing 10 further regulate fees in the
superior courts.
Four bills introduced by Campbell,
O'Neil and Claridge provide further
laws respecting morality Three o.
hem are those drafted by Ii. john
J. O'Neill OF the army.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
FUNERAL OF TOMBSTONE
PIONEER TODAY.

the funeral OF Mrs Mary Holland.
Tombstone pioneer woman. Who pass
ed away yesterday morning in Don
Luis. was held this afternoon at g.:
from the Catholic church. large
number of relatives and friends from
all over the county being present at
the last sad rites over the remains
of the deceased Rev FIR Co,lymore
of the Catholic church conducted the
services both at the church and at
the cemetery and floral offerings
were numerous
The body was brought over this
morning by the Hennessy Undertak-
ing establishment of Bisbee, who con-
Quoted the funeral. and was at the
family home on Fremon: street. where
the funeral procession started.
Burial was had in the City Gene
terry in the family plot, at the side
Of the remains of her husband who
was buried over twenty years ago
Today flags at tie three public
school buildings were flying at half
mast in her honor and all school chill
dren were dismissed at 2:3O in honor
IF the deceased. who had looked af-
ter the buildings for many years
past Many Of the school children
attended the funeral
The palltearers were James Mars,
James Lamb, Maurice WheIar, James
McHugh, Joe Bishop and j. L. Mel
gren.
The passing Of Mrs Holland marks
the career Of a noble pioneer woman
who had spent the past 80 years in
Tombstone. having been one of the
first women to enter the camp in it's
infancy, in the SOS. During her long
residence here, by her many kind
acts and deeds, she had endeared
herself to the hearts Of the residents
of not only the city but to many all
over the county, who knew her Her
passing brings the pathos of a son.
Jerry. fighting with Uncle Sans
forces in France and now In Germany
with the army Of occupation During
her long seige Of illness. which be-
gan soon after her son left, her only
hope expressed was that she would
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
MINERS HOSPITAL BILL
HELD UP BUT is PASSED

PHOENIX, Feb. ia peculiar
situation developed today in the low
er house OF the state legislature over
Delbr.dxe's measure 10 appropriate
$3.50. 600 for a hospital for miners.
In the committee of the whole, af-
ter a rapid-fre discussion. it was re-
commended for indefinite postpone
ulen.. No count was announced OF
the vote. although apparently. a
heavy majority OF fhe representa-
;iyes was in favor OF shelving the
measure.
Later, when the committee of the
whole arose and the bill came mp in
the house it triumIhed by a vote of
Is TO Is and was sent 10 the enroll
ing and engrossdng committee for a
third reading.
Barrows aimed blow at fraudulent
advertising in bill SO which he in
1roduced and which would provide
fines or Imprisonment for repeated
onenses up to $1,000 and . years
term.
Francis was responsible for the tn-
PRODUCTION OF proposed legislation to
investigate and encourage an irrisa-
ton project and canal for the San
Simon Sienega creek and to impound
the Chiricahua mountain waters for
the reclamation OF arid lands in the
San Simon, Cochise county, valley.
the bill further would provide for the
sink1ng Of an experimental artesian
we'll; the investigating and recon-
mending the most feasible ways to
reclaim arid lands of the Sulphur
Springs valley; cutting and building
food gates in white river Of the Sui
phur Springs valley. The total Of
appropriation provided in the bill is
$4,000.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
Campbell Names Delegates

PHOENIX, Feb. 10.-Governor
Campbell telegraphed to Charles c.
George, chairman of the trans Missis-
sippi readjustment congress. the nam
nations of Arizona delegates. The
men named by the governor are:
Bankers: A. s. Kimban. Thatcher;
J II. Maxey. Yuma: L. II. Manning.
Tucson; Lin r. Orme, Phoenix; r. p.
Davie, Marinett.
The congress. which will meet in
Omaha February IS, 10 and 20, will
represent % western states, and will
include in its membership, according
to the statement Of the chairman,
leading representatives of agricul-
turaI. industry, labor and business.
The aim of the gathering, which is
to be held following similar conven-
ton of the Atlantic coast, is TO "in-
still into the minds of the country's
leaders the conviction that success and
prosperity are within the grasp of
American business men during the pc
Rod Of readjustment, following the
war"
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
PHOENIX MECCA
OF cATTlEM EN-

PHOENIX, Feb. 10.-Members of
the Arizona Cattle Growers associa-
ton are pouring into Phoenix for the
annual meeting, which will open here
tomorrow morning Officers o. the
association expect an influx OF 500
in connection with the session.
Important business, dealing with
administration OF the public domain,
shipping and other matters will be
discussed, while on the lighter side
OF the program a great barbecue is
Planned for Wednesday. at which,
said Sheriff John Montgomery. in
charge Of the arrangements, two os-
triches will be roasted
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
STORE ROBBED

BENSON, Feb. 1.-THE store of
Chas. E. Goetz was broken into last
Thursday night, entry being made by
smashing in the plate glass OF one
Of the double doors OF the front en-
trance. The goods stolen consisted
of shoes, shirts and wearing apparel,
blankets and various othep, articles
including a fine cabinet grasan4,a.
No attempt was apparently made to
rob the safe or cash register
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
CUT IN WARREN DISTRICT

BiSBEE. Feb. 10.-Mining compa
MES Of the Warren district tonight
posted bulletins announcing a DE-
crease in wages to miners OF 20 cents.
elective February 10. More than 1900
men employed by the Phelps Dodge
corporation, Copper Queen branch,
Calumet and Arizona and Shattuck.
Arizona companies, are affected.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
ARIZONA COPPER
MINES CUT WAGES

GLOBE, Feb. 10.-Enective Monday
morning, wages of employees in the
copper mines. mill and smelte-s in the
Globe Miami district, are reduced IS
cents per day during the remainder
Of the month of February. Miners
and muokers. who have been receiy-
ing $3.50 per shift, will be paid s5.l5
Wages OF workers in other depart
men;s are reduced in like proportion
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
DOUGLAS SHELTERS REDUCE

DOUGLAS, Feb. l0.-The Copper
Qeen Consolidated Mining company
and Calumet and Arizona Mining com
pany, operting mammoth smei;e-s
here. have posted notice of wage re-
ductions. effective Monday. February
10. Wage scale 10 be based or the
average Engineering & Mining Jour
na!s quotations on copper :or pre-
vio2s month.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
FLORENCE VICTORY BOMBS
ron PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

FLORENCE, Feb. 10.-This town
is holding q special election today TO
vote on $S0,000 munSsfpaI bonds for
the construction Of light aud water
system. The polls will be OFen IN
til six in the evening. The bonds will
Undoubtedly carry by a large major
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
ARIZONA & SWANSEA q. r..
AUTHORIZED TO SUSPEND

PHOENIX, Feb. 10.-The Arizona
and Swansea railroad has been given
permission by the state corporation
commission to suspend operation up
on accumulated freight.
The Arizona and Swansea b q road
of % miles between Swansea and
Bouse, its sole reason for existence
having been the Swansea mine. which
has been closed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16
CITY ELECTION LAW
AND SOLDIERS PAY
BILL PASS IN HOUSE

PHOENIX. Feb. 1o-After lengthy
debate in the lower house of the legis-
la;ure Saturday, De,bridge's bill. No.
IL. relating 10 the election of officers
in towns. passed as amended by a vote
OF IS 20 IS.
Memorial Passes House
Joint memorial number one. intro
dueei and passed the house. asks con-
gress that upon his discharge from the
service each fighting man in the Unit
ed forces be given $500 extra pay and
be allowed TO retain his uniform. in
Guiding his great-coat.
The original form of the memorial
spec: lea three months pay for all men
honorably discharged, but this was al
tered to read 5000
Passing from the proposal for the
welfare OF former service men. the DO
cument addressed to congress took W
the question OF an ocean-tO-ocean
highway and military road. which /;
heartily endorsed.
The memorial provides that copy
be sent 20 every legislature in session
in the United States
Is h. ~
lance to all workmen, house bill 81.
was introduced before the house ad-
journei FOR the weekend. This meas
ure would after the law TO provide
tina. mechanics liens on any work
would take place over ali other claims,
regardless OF when the other claims
were filed. The exis ling statute gives
priority 20 other liens.
Bill SO aims 20 amend the civil code
TO eliminate the practice of executing
fraudulent cOnyeyances to escape
jus; debt. = measure along similar
lines appeared IN the senate Garner
liz the week. drafted al the instance
of the National Commission on Uni
form State Laws
Bill So would amend the civil code
relating 20 yerdicts in equity cases.
The vollminous bill. "a. making pro
vision for The holding of party con
ventions, also was brought in.
Senator Down With "FIu"
PHOENIX. Feb 10-It was an
nounced at the capitol late today that
Senator T. p THOMPSON of Santa
Cruz was seriously i'll with influenza.
His physician stated that the senator
was deiirious portion of the time
and his condition was serious. With
Senator absent from the legislature,
Santa Cruz a: present is without a
representative, as Representative
Bowman is out Of the city on business.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16

PHOENIX, Feb. ia joint mem
oral introduced in the state senate
late this afternoon charged railroad
oasciaIs with abusing the confidence
OF the United States government dur
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16

he able 10 See him before she passed
away. Jerry has been notified by
cable Of the sad loss.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16

Subscribe for THE PRssPEcToR
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-02-16

PHOENIX. Feb. 10.-After lengthy
debate in the lower house Of the legis-
la:ure Saturday. De!bridge's bill. No.
II. relating 10 the election of officers
in towns. passed as amended by a vote
OF IS 20 IS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
Would Sell Part
 of Federal Ships

Washington, Nov. 1.-Recommend- ing that shipping board vessels un- der 5000 tons deadweight be sold both to American and foreign bid ders, that vessels over 5000 tons
 be restricted to American registry for a period of years to protect American ship owning interests and that the government absorb the diff ference between the cost and the sale price of the 2,000 ships owned by the shipping board, the chamber of commerce of the United States to- day submitted to it's l,236 member organization the reports of its com mittee on ocean transportation. The members will ballot on the recom- mendation and the result will de termine the attitude of the national organization toward pending mer. chant marine legislation in congress
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
FIGHTING COMPTROLLER
 WILLIAMS.

| The nine to seven report coming from the senate committee on bank ing against the confirmation of John | Skelton Williams for another term
 as comptroller of the currency is doubly unfortunate, says the Post Dispatch. 1t represents a division III committee which is strictly on parti- san lines, and these lines are drawn, for the majority on no charges what soever of failure to perform the du- ties of the office or of any other delin- quencies under the laws relating to the office or the national banks.
 As a plain matter of fact, Mir Will liams' offenses, which arrayed against him the solid republican membership of the committee, con- sisted of too great zeal in adminls- tering that office and too effective an enforcement of the national bank act. This is particularly shown by the fact that the principal case used against him was his so-called "perse- cution" of the Riggs Bank in Wash ington, which was more or less a political institution long identified in its patronage by republican and spec ulative politicians.
 That MT. Williams has faults of temper and faults of manner and faults of disposition may unhappily be true But that any such defects of purely personal character should be permitted to tip the scale as against an admittedly honest and eff ficient administration of the law and the duties of the office cannot be made to reflect much credit in devo- tion to the public service either upon the majority committeeman or the party with which they are identified.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
Paderewski Still
 Musician Despite
 Affairs of Poland

Paris, Nov. 1.-Premier Paderew- ski of Poland was perhaps the busiest man at the peace conference when Polish questions were under dis cussion. For four days and four nights the Polish premier worked like a Trojan. Entering his chamber on the evening of the fourth day he not ed that the volume of accumulated correspondence had become very great; letters from friends, business men, diplomats, relatives, lying un- opened.
 One envelope perisitently caught his eye; it was marked "Urgent" and Personal. He opened it, snatched pen and ink, and hurriedly replied to it.
 The letter came from a New York musical enthusiast who wished to know whether the "Andante" of the second symphony should be rendered with or without the pedal.
 'That was sacred" relates Pade- rewski to the Eclair, "it could not wait"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
PERSHING'S RECOMMENDA.
 TONS.

General Pershing, discussing the United States army of the future, made some recommendations to con gress that vary widely from those made by others in the war depart ment. March and half dozen other so-called military experts have told us that we must have an army of 100000. Baker has said that any thing less than that would be very serious mistake.
 Now comes the general and tells us that 3O0,0O0 at the outside is enough. The general also said some- things about general staff that the staff officers will not like.
 The generals testimony shows just how the congressman who are SUD- posed to provide for the army are up against it.
 When our own military leaders, March, supreme at home, Pershing supreme abroad, Baker civiliain- military dictator, fail to agree on a proposition on which they should agree, we can't expect congress to do the right thing. The congress- man can be guided only by what the military experts tell him is necessary, and these experts vary as widely as night and day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
oMAHA's DANGER.

Omaha is reaping the whirlwind of it's social equality phantom of by gone years.
 Recently it was the scene of the worst race riot in that section of the country. Immediately upon the departure of federal troops, negroes have again begun to attack white women and sentiment against any one who is black is mounting. An. other riot, said to be the "real thing" in riots, is impending.
 For years Omaha experimented with social equality between the races. As the negro colony began to grow, the negro was injected into politics, and pretty soon he formed a prob lem difficult with which to cope.
 If the people of Omaha had adopt ed the system of the southern cities ito let each race grow and develop along its own lines, separate and apart from each other, it would not now have the troubles that confront it.
 Omaha's present danger is due to the fact that people, uninformed and incapable, shaped the city's policy, on an important question. They made mistakes and everyone is now pay ing the cost of their error.
 Omaha seems to be at the begin- ming of series of race conflicts. If the same sort of policy that govern ed her conduct years ago controls now, these troubles will increase, and will lead that city into strife, the ex- tent of which is difficult to estimate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
$12,0OO,000 Muscle Shoals Nitrate
 Fund Approved

Washington, Nov. 1.-An addi- tional appropriation of $12,000,000 to enlarge the Muscle Shoals, Ala, nitrate plant and equip it for exten- sive production of nitrate for use as fertilizer during peace time has been recommended to congress. today by Secretary Baker.
 A bill to carry out the recommen- dation was drawn today by Chairman Kahn, of the house military commit. tee, and action on it will be sought at the present session.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
EXPERTS WHO WASTE THEIR
 ADVICE.

For leaders of worldwide reputa- tion in the field of industry, com merce and finance, the delegates to the International Trade conference at Atlantic City, without exception, were innocent beyond belief, says the ost-Dispatch. The Americans were no less simple minded than the French, British and Italians.
 By recommending that Fall re- strictions on natural economic laws" should be lifted as soon as possible they showed what visionaries they were.
 Restrictions on natural economic laws are the foundation of prosperity If anyone doubts it, let him ask the Bourbons and reactionaries in con- trol of the United States senate. Call the roll and they will all be found to be of one mind. They may not be qualified as leaders of commerce and industry to discuss questions yof international trade in their large as- poets. They may consider this an inopportune time to raise such issues for public debate. They may be utter ly lacking in business training, in knowledge of markets and industrial and commercial conditions here and abroad. But they know, as surely, as they know that the republicans are the only party fit to govern, that the more Instructions are plac- ed in the way of trade the greater the economic well-being to be created. Whatever happens, they do not need instructions from any representatives of the United States or Europe who are seeking solution of the worlds troubles. No one can tell them any thing about their home districts or how to play to local prejudices.
 It is deplorable thing that the International Trade conference should have turned out to be a body of dreamers whose chief desire was to restore normal conditions throughout the world Even that might have been pardoned but for their imper- tinent suggestion that all restrictions on natural economic laws be lifted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
Harding Does Not
 Seek Presidency

Columbus, O.; Nov. Limited States Senator Warren C.. Harding last night advised the republican state advisory committee that he would prefer being candidate for reelection to the senate rather than a candidate for a nomination for the presidency.
 Following receipt of the letter the advisory committee adopted resolu- tions endorsing Senator Harding for recommendation to the senatorship without opposition and declaring that he (Harding should not deny the re- publicans of Ohio if at the proper time they made see fit to do so, the right to use his name for the presi- dency."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
Yaqui Indians Raid
 Mexican Mining Camp

Douglas, Ariz., Nov. 1.-Two hun dred Yaqui Indians passed through Palacio Dehierro, a mining camp of
 the Moctezuma district last Sunday carrying off all provisions in the mine store and taking all the per- sonal effects of Aurelio Rodriguez, leaving him naked and without pro- visions.
 Ace.nrding to word received here today''ho one was killed but the In- dians dumped over several flasks of mercury, emptied quantity of ore sacked for transportation, then used
 the sacks for clothing. They told
 Rodriguez they intended to raid Pilares de Nacozari, the mining camp of the Moctezuma Copper company
 and claimed to be part of a force of 400 divided into three bands. We'd nesday morning the same band was reported to have raided the Capa- dehuachi ranch, 20 miles from Pill ares.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-11-02
War Department
 to Retain Officers

Washington, Nov. 1.-Under au- thority by congress to retain 18,O00 commissioned officers in the regu- lar army until the end of the fiscal year, the war department has decided to retain in their present emergency grades about 100 general officers, in- cluding General March and Lieut.i Generals Hunter Liggett and Robert l.. Bullard. There will be 55 major generals headed by Leonard Wood, commander of the central depart ment.