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The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
KINCMAN DOCTOR
 WRITES'FROM SIBERIA

The following interesting letter was received this week by Judge Carl G. Krook from Dr. Butcher, who is with the American Red Cross in Siberia. It is dated August 28th:
 Dear Judge:
 "The place where anf at is about 200 miles east of Irkutsk, and not very far from Lake Baikal. l came down from Irkutsk few days ago to estab- fish a Red Cross hospital here. This particular place happens to have the. honor of being the home of our U. S. army, whatever there is of it in Si- beria, and, believe me, it is good to be among them. am living at the camp in. tent, and to have the priv ilege of presenting my stomach three times day with real American food from Col. Morrow's table is only dream that can be dreamed in Siberia after having gone through the other channels where food floats in sort of swill fashion. l have found that a mans disposition has it's seat in his stomach; consequently, my improve ment along the lines of geniality can be traced to this source. So, you see, my present state of being a part of the army in far away Siberia gives me another angle to view life.
 q have been in many army camps, but none to compare Tn cleanliness and beauty of this one. Imagine an army camp at Flagstaff among the pines; imagine little further and have a large river close by, and town of 10000, with all the coloring of Rus sia in it's present turmoil of civil war
 "There is so much that I want to tell, and so little that I can-for we have censor who has duty to per form--and I guess I shall have to wait until I get back to relate the wonders of this wonderful country.
 "It scarcely seems possible that it is only ten weeks since I waved good- bye to you and Betty on the docks at San Francisco, with Japan, Honolulu, Vladivostok, and then .2,00O miles in the interior of Siberia and all that have seen makes me feel that it is ten years. Over here one wonders where God has gone. The utter hope lessness is broken by the spark from our gallant little army, and I am so proud to be here with them, under their wing, while our Red Cross hos pital goes on it's mission trying to show these people our American ideas of life. You never realize it until you travel how fortunate the baby is that sniffs his first breath of air in the United States, and if his intelligence is normal he will continue to fill his lungs with it's air of freedom, ard not prowl into other corners of the world only to find stinks of oppression.
 "I will take a chance on this letter
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
GEORGE BABBI1T FOR GOVERNOR
 CAUSES MUCH INTEREST IN SOUTH

edly be. waged fiercely until next Sep tember..
 It is no secret that the Babbitt candidacy was launched in an effort to head of Mulford Winsor who has said that he would not make the race un- less he became convinced that there was a real demand for him in the state. But those who know Winsor do not believe that he will be scared by MT. Drennan's move. He will be on hand at the meeting of the state committee and it is not certain at all that MT. Babbitt will receive anything like a unanimous endorsement from that organization.
 The theory of the Babbitt candidacy is that Arizona needs business man as governor. It is an attempt to put up compromise nominee, a man satisfactory to the Hunt forces and one who can at the same time secure the support, of the conservatives and business interests. Mir. Babbitt has been chairman of the state committee in two campaigns and has been very closely identified with the Hunt ad- ministration. At the same time he is one of the most successful business men in the state.
 Mir. Rabbit is an estimable gentle man, but he would be entirely at sea in the hands of bunch of politicians like Tom brennan. When it comes to doing politics, Winsor will run circles around the Babbitt forces. And as for Mitt Sims, his Capitol Harmony Club shows what an amateur he is at the game.-Tucson Citizen.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
Ne,os of Soldiers and Sailors
MORE THAN A BILLION
 WASTED IN AIRCRAFT

Expenditure of $1 ,055, 100000 fol the creation of aircraft which never reached the battle front, and useless waste in the construction of railroads are proven by testimony taken by Chairman James A. Frear, of the sub committee named by the war expendi- lures committee to visit the Pacific coast.
 Of the original amount of S1,600,- 100000 appropriated by Congress foi air work in the. prosecution of the war, enough was stopped by legisla- tion shortly after the armistice to bring the figure downNto nearly bill lion dollars; but of this total not any actual battle result was ever achieved There were 235 De Haviland observa. tion planes on the front, but no bomb. ing machines. It is expected that the full evidence of the ruthless extrava- gance in the expenditure will be brought out in the report of the com mittee.
 In Oregon a railroad spur for log ging purposes was built from Yakima Bay south to what is known as the Blodgett tract. The g miles of road were constructed at a cost of 800, ,00C mile. The cost of building this same road in ordinary circumstances would have been S10,000 or $15,000 a mile. On December 2, 1918, nearly month after the signing of the armistice, g contract was made for the purchase of timber in the Blodgett tract at the price of $675, ,000. This when all nee essity for the purchase had passed.
 Another road was constructed from Yakima Bay north ten miles, at a cost of S1 ,440,000, or $144,000 per mile, as compared to the $10,000 or $15,00C per mile for average construction of logging roads in that section. This was not built directly into the spruce tract needed for airplane construction but by roundabout and unnecessary way.
 From a junction at Disque, on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail. road, into the Lake Pleasant anC Olympic tract of spruce in Washing. ton, 36 miles of logging road were built at cost @ $4,000,000. This does not include equipment at an addi tional cost of $60,000 per mile. The road was not built directly into tho tract, but by such route as would eventually benefit the main line of tho road. All of the three roads investi gated were found to have been salvag ed after the war for about s per cent of the cost to the government, ant can be of benefit only to the mair lines of the Northern Pacific and thu Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. Al of the contracts were let by the secre t;lry of war.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
A wEIGHrr SUBJECT

They had been discussing art, and the young man was getting slightly tired of the subject.
 q remember one picture that brought tears to my eyes, however" he continued.
 "Ah it was some pathetic subject" murmured the damsel, who took her self seriously.
 "As matter of fact 1 don't know what the subject was, but I happened to be sitting under. a pretty heavy picture when the cord broke and it came down on my head"
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
WISHED HIM WELL

The son of the family was home on his first vacation since he had attained the dignity of college prefect. He and his father were discussing affairs of the day, and finally the boy remarked.
 "Say, dad, I hope when l am as old as you are I'll know more than you do.''
 "TIl go you one better, my boy" the father replied. "I hope that when you are that old you win know as much as you think you do now"
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31

getting to you. have written several but as uncertainty prevails, I will take advantage of this to wish you and Joe "Merry Christmas" "The one thing am getting out of this experience is that it is the biggest lesson have ever had.
 "Yours truly,
 "BUCHER."
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31

resentative of the people the facts of the general situation and the way we look at it.
 Instead of giving us holiday as MT. Glass is SO afraid of (and we have missed many holidays the last two years), it will help us to wiggle back to our feet again and paddle our own canoe. Stars and Stripes.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
NO DEFENSE FOR KAISER

The ex-kaiser, according to the Daily Express, has been busy house hunting. We understand, however, that the allies have definitely decided that this can not be accepted in miti- gation of his sentence.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
srMpLrF1ED SPELLING

Simplifed spelling is making slo but sur progres. Tu the gron-ups who wur taut to spel wrdz in the old wa the changes being mad ar sumwat confuzing, but that which iz bother to them will pruv blessing tu coming generashuns.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
THEIR JOY TEARS

Patience: "You know he just cried for joy. Why, tears were running down his cheeks and down mine, too"
 Patrice: "Well, all I have to say is you must have been pretty close to him to have his tears run down your cheeks"
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31

The answers to those "things which happened first" we get from the Bible: Who purchased the first piece of land ever purchased?
 What operation do we first read of physicians performing?
 Who made the first prayer ever re- corded?
 Who was the first suicide, and how did he die?
 Who is the first historian men toned?
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
ONE THING TO WORRY ABOUT

We are perfectly willing that the doctors should strike, but we hope ouYs won't be called out just after he has opened us up on the operating table.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
NOT AN OLD ONE

Mrs. Flatbush: What's the matter with you and Bensonhurst ?"
 Mir. Flatbush: "Oh, he insulted me" "What did he say?"
 "CalIed me an old grouch."
 Don't mind him. You're not so old, dear" 'a
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
LIKE EXCEPTIONS TO RULE

Helen: "Do you believe it is true that all the world loves a lover?"
 Tom: "No; not since I had an inter- view with your father.'
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
A PROTESTS OPINION

Henry" said his wife, sharply, "whom do you regard as the greatest general in history?"
 "Joan of Arc, my. dear" answered MT. Meek promptly, desiring peace.
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
THOSE TELEPHONES

In view of the telephones delays people should, when calling the fire brigade, use postcard, marking the ton left-hand corner of the! address side with the word Urgent"
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31
PUZZLES
: *+%++%*+%+%****+4 {

How many words can you make from the word Halloween? l know a little 9-year-old girl who found 20 very quickly the other day. How many do you find? Who will be the first to get in their puzzle answers? This puzzle of nuts to crack" may help you in planning, your program for your Halloween party:
 What is the vegetable nut?
 The cereal nut?
 A South American nut?
 Our cousins nut?
 The beverage nut?
 A letter of the alphabet, and a household utensil?
 A girls name?
 The barrier nut?
 Part of our diet? The animal nut?
 Two boys. nicknames?
The Coconino sun., 1919-10-31

Styepus Clothes have come to town and-this is the only store where you can get them. This means much to us and to you, also-because of their national advertising you know these clothes be- fore you come here
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
BACK TO PHOENIX.

business matters.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
TOOK SANE PATIENTS
AND PRISONERS.

Deputy sheriff Harry Rafferty, and
Mrs. A Stranger yesterday left for
Phoenix and Florence. having in
charge two insane patients and three
prisoners tor the state hospital and
-ni;eutiary The insane patients
= ere Maria Cordova and Reyes Gar
a. VII le the prisoners were Donate
Moro. sentenced to serve years for
bIrg,ar.zine tie Gleason store of c.
NJ Renaui. Rafeal purazo. sentenced
rom to 3 fears for burglary at
Douglas and John Henry Lewis. sen
fenced 10 serve from ) TO 10 years for
burglary Lewis ie the man who plot
ted 10 break jail just before his trial
His acoomplice Perry Jones will face
charge OF burglary and if found
guilty. vii, not doubt receive like
sentence
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20

having been called here on business
in connection with the estate Of his
son. Roy FOUR. who died OF pneumo1-
ia. in Siberia. He states that later
word received relative to the death
OF Roy is that he passed away early
in February. and that he received word
from the War Department fully two
weeks after VIM. Goodman. of ST. Da-
vid had received the news from his
son. who was in the same company
with FOUR Mrs FOUR is still i'll
from the shock. but is reported as i'm
proving. Mr. FOUR returned TO his
home this afternoon. having made the
trip on horseback. although he is
past 20 years OF age.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
MEXICAN GIRL
LOSES EYE.

Judge Lockwood in the juvenile
court this afternoon ordered young
Mexican girl, named Theresa Escobi-
do sent to the county ospital at
Douglas. where DR.. F. W Randall will
Perform an operation on her left eye.
The child while playing with others
at the school grounds in johnson seT-
craI days ago. was poked in the eye
by another. with the result that il is
believed it will be unable to be saved
and will have to be removed
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
HERE ON FuRtOUGH.

Fred Chambers son OF Ny and Mrs
J. $. Chambers. surprised his parents
YESTERDAY by arriving urannouncei
from Chicago for a 3o-diy furlough
from the Grea, Lakes Training Sta
ton. Young Chambers. who is ma.
val aeroplsne observer. has been over
seas during his travels on one of Tn
Gle Sans cruisers and while there
saw il a French paper the picture of
/ his brother Capt. Reed Chambers,
who had been cited for bravery and
was listed among the American aces.
He brought the photograph back witt,
him and gave it 10 his parents While
in France Chambers secured many
souvenirs. which ne brought; back with
him on tour through the German
trenches. most interesting among the
lot was a number OF German mega.
ives. which he developed and now
has the pictures He will return to
ne Chicago station following visit
with his parents Another brother.
Gecrge, is at the naval training sta
;ion in Gulfport. Miss. while the 9th
er brother. Capt. Reed Chambers is
still in France. bur expects to return
shortly
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
RECORD NUMBER
PROBATE CASES.

Today was probate day in the Su-
perior court. Judge Lockwood having
Der of accumulated cases Over us
cases were disposed of by the court.
which sets a record for the handling
OF probate matter. Clerk J. f. James
had the cases prepared and ready for
action ard they were disposed of by
the court in record time. completing
their la5ors by O'Clock this after
noon
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
LARGE CROW EXPECTED
TO ATTEND DANCE.

Arrangements have been made fo.'
;ac entertainment, co larsa crowd
at the dance TO be given in Gage Hall
tomorrow night by the Tombstone
Stars Baseball, Club The Tombs tone
Jazz orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic and large number of Out-of-town
visitors will be in attendance. A
good time is promised 10 al who at.
tend
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
CARTER SHOT IN
SELF DEFENSE.

The coroner's jury which inyesti-
gated the fatal shooting which occur
red At Fort Huachuca several days
ago. has entered a verdict showing
that Private George Pra;sr was killed
by A. automatic pistol in the hands
of one Sergean; Carter in selt-detense
and that Mrs. pratar was killed by :.
unknown. Sergeant Carter Is sill in
the custody of the military authorities
al the Fort. but ii is believed that no
charges will be filed agairs. him and
that he will soon he freed
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20

Two alleged gambling cases. appeal.
ed from the justice court of Bisbee.
were on trial before the superior
court today. one that of the State VS.
r. o. Page. was tried this morning,
the jury returning a verdict of guilty
without leaving the box The other
against J J. Graham which is on
trial this afternoon is expected to be
concluded by evening recess. Two
more cases. one against John Case
and the other against Wm. Zackersou
are TO be tried tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
DISCHARGED FROM ARMY.

Sergeant Z. c. Cavanaugh. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cavanaugh. of
Tombstone. was in the city yesterday
for a short while. having come over
from Fort Huachuca. Sergeant Ca
vanaugh has just been discharged
from the quartermasters corps. but
returned there yesterday to remain for
another week until another man ar.
rives TO take his place. He has net
vet decided what he will enter into
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20

merly housed $4,000 troops. Capt.
Wood was in detached service in the
quartermaster corps, and had charge
of construction work at Camp Lewis
ERROR.
In reporting the proceedings of the
Superior court yesterday it MAS made
to appear that r. o. Page was found
guilty OF gambling by the jury, when
in fact the jury returned verdict OF
iequittal without leaving their box.
ARRIVED FROM PATAGONIA.
S. J. Jams. ard family. formerly
residents OF Tombstone. arrived in
the city today from Patagonia where
they have been located for some time
They viii again make their home in
Tombstone. Mr.. Jams having a view
toward leasing one of the local mines
RAiOEO GAMBLING CANE.
The Sherif's Office this morning
received word from Deputy Tom Eos.
ter. az Lowell. that las; night he and
two other officers raided gambling
game in the basement Of the Orient
Pool Hall ard a number OF arrests
were made Bonds were unable to
he furnished and they will be brought
TO the county jail to await trial. A
complete gambling outfit was confs-
Gated
The men arrested we've Jack Hen
slsy. Johnny irwin and Mickey Gre
goviCh and man named Jennings
The mrs. tHo are alleged to have con
Quoted the game
The Jury IN the case Of the STATE
" J. ! Graham yesterday afternoon
returned verdict o; nor guilty. AMI
the defendant as released He was
charged Nth gambling Another case
that agains. Page. resulted in acquit.
| tai. and NO more cases against John
Chase ana ". ZaCkersou were dis.
mis- 60 by the county attorney on
The grounds .. Insufficient evidence
To-day case against Isaac Koykke
and Orvid HoEgo Tor burglary. was
started this morning. and following
the empacslling Of the jury. the case
against koykke was dismissed OH
recommendation OF County Attorney
French. On the grounds OF insufficient
evidence. who then announced tina,
the other defendant Hongo had been
| dead for some time. and il was agains,
| the deceased that the evidence would
have been conyiciiag Judge Lock
wood ordered the jury dismissed ar
| ii : O'Clock tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Alec McCargo returned home
Yesterday from Bisbee. where she has
been for the past two weeks in the
Copper Queen hospital. where she
successfully urders ent an operation.
Sne returns home much improved
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
(From Tuesdays Daily
UP FROM DOUGLAS.

Francis Ames and J. J. McElligott.
both OF Douglas. spent the day in the
county seat.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
FROM JOHN SON.

Constable John Bright and Mrs.
Nellie Lemon. postmaster of Johnson.
were in Tombstone today. bringing in
little Mexican girl for the atten-
ton of the Juvenile court. They were
accompanied by Harry Scott and
daughter
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
FROM McNEAl.

Constable Hui Kelly. of McNeal
was in Tombstone today having bust
ness with the SheriTs Office.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
FROM SAN SIMON.

Walter Mckenzie and wife. OF San
: mon. were in Tombstone for a short
while today enroute to their ranch
near Nescal Fiat.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
Douglas.
eISsEE VISITOR.

Chas. Mcdonald. cashier OF the Cit
liens Bank & Trust company. spent
he day in Tombstone today on court
matters.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following victims Of Cupid
were licensed to wed during the past
week by Clerk ]. Z. James. OF the
Superior Court:
John j. Maria to wed Bertha May
ChalenJer. both Of Douglas: ROLAND
". Kelly. to wed Fannie Ina Davis.
both OF Douglas: Lewis Z. Horton TO
wed Eiledge Thrift. both of Douglas:
Archie Watts Bryant TO wed Myrtle
Franklin. both of Bisbee: Conception
Quiroz to wed Maria Cairo. both OF
Dragon: Jack NJ O'Connor to wed
Della Carney, both OF Douglas: Ed
ward singleton. OF Naco. TO wed Ruth
Franklin. of Douglas: Louis Rinke, OF
Bisbee to wed Addie Lee Kinbrough.
of Lowell: John J. Gibbons TO wed
Eva Byrne. both of Bisbee: VIM. A.
Gardner. OF Douglas. to wed Mrs. At
ton Porter. of McNeal; J. II. Varela
TO wed Guadalupe Nubucher. both
of Douglas: Henry T. Gobble. of Ben
son to wed Margaret E. Sabin, of the
same place; Isadore J. Patterson to
wed Laura Shields. both of Fort Hua-
chuca.
ST. DAVID VISITOR.
Sam Barrow. well known rancher of
S. David. was a visitor in the city to-
day after supplies.
IN SUPERIOR COURT.
The jury in the case of the State VS.
Victor Medak. returned verdict of
guilty and the defendant will be
sentenced at a later date, pending
argument of notice OF appeal. Medak
was convicted of having manufactured
wine, the jury being out but a short
while. He is at present out on bond.
Yesterday in the case Of the State
vs.. Mrs. Tony Prince. charged with
selling liquor, the jury returned q
verdict of acquIttal. The case against
ri. L. Carnahan was dismissed on
motion Of the county attorney on the
grounds of insufficient evidence To-
day the court was occupied with pro-
bate. civil and law and motion mat
tiers.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
FROM FAiRBANk.

Supt II. X. Street and Chief Clerk
T. NJ Barnes. Of the Boquillas Land
x Cattle company. CT Fairb.nk. were
in the city today
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
ATTORNEYS HERE.

Among the attorneys in the city to-
day were Fred Suffer. 5. II. Kyle.
I John Sanders. Alex Murray. BiSbee.
snd n. Renshimol and F. VI. Dean. CT
Douglas
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
GtEESON VISITORS.

II. T. Appel. manager OF the c. VI.
Renaud stOrr a: Gleason. and Al.
Bearisiey. OF the same place. were
visitors in the county seat today on
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
tFrorn Thursdays Daily.
FROM w EBR.

FROM WEBB.
Al Stidham and young son were
yisitors In town today from Webb.
DEPUTY ATTORNEY.
Deputy County Attorney George
Roark. of Douglas. was in town today
on matters with the county attorneys
Office
FROM sisseE.
Frank Thomas. official interprete,
Of the Bisbee justice courts. spent the
day In the city or business before the
court
TO TURNER.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty, was
called to the vicinity Of Turner to
day on civil matters connected will
the Sheriff's Office
FROM e. PAso.
r. L. Bartlett came up yesterday
from Ell Paso to visit with his wife
who is here visiting with her parent,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Featherman.
ATTORNEYS HERE.
| Among the attorneys in town to
day were Rod Mcdonald. s. II. Kyle
Fred Suffer, Bisbee; and j. F. Ros;
and Bruce Stephenson of Douglas.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
BACK FROM PHOENIX.

Deputy SEerif Harry Rafferty, and
Mrs A Stranger. returned to Tomb
stone yesterday from Phoenix. where
they took two insane patients to the
state hospital. one 2 man and the
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
HAVE ANOTHER SON.

Word has been received in TOMB
stone that another son has entered
the household OF Mr.. and MIS-. W
ChiideTs al Douglas
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20

A. F. Parker. lie insurance agent
of Phoenix. was in Tombstone last
night and this morning enroute TO
Phoenix. from Bisbee. where ne has
been on business
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
MORE JURORS.

Forty more jurors we're ordered to
day by Judge Lockwood to report or
Monday the 2lst. and the SherifY's OF
fee is busy issuing subpoenaes about
the county.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1919-04-20
FROM BisBEE.

Attorney Sam Kyle. Of Bisbee, was
visitor III the county seat today
having a case in the Superior court