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Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
WAR ON RODENTS IN
MARCH COVERS MORE
THAN 5000 ACRES

TUCSON, April G.-More than 49,
900 acres of land in eight counties
of Arizona were treated with poison
during March in the fight against TO
dents, according 70 a report made by
the agricultural extension service Of
the University of Arizona. The TO
dent control work was done by the
u. s. biological survey.
Gopher control work has been con-
Quoted in Maricopa, Cochise, Yuma.
santa Cruz. Pima, Pinal ella and
Graham counties. Prairie dog work
has been conducted in Graham. Co
chise, Coconino and Yavspai counties.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
CANDIDATE
STATE MINE INSPECTOR

JEROME. Ariz., April jerome
has a candidate all her OWE to-
state mine inspector. Ed O'Hagan hav
ing recently declared his intention OF
making the race for that office al
the coming election. He is a Demo
crat and has spen, his entire life il
the mining game.
This announcement adds anothe:
name to the long list OF candidates
for that office
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
BURGLARS PUT ON
GUNNY SACKS, FOIL

TUCSON, April 5.-Chief Bailey.
upon his return from the man-hun;
at Amado yesterday afternoon, where
the safe OF the station had been rob
bed Friday night was forced to con
fess that for once his hounds had
met their Waterloo. The burglars
were too slick for the hound family
Evidently tine two men were old
timers on the job and needed the
money and suspected that they
would be chased by bloodhounds, so
they next wrapped gunny sacks
about their feet and made their get
away.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
PAYS $1,000 AN ACRE
FOR FARM LAND IN
SALT RIVER VALLEY

CHANDLER. April 6.-What 10 be-
iieyed 10 be the highest price ever
paid for Salt River Valley irrigated
lands was recorded in the sale OF \
10-acre1ranch belonging 10 Lyman
Armstrong. two miles south OF town
to J. II. Stalcup Of Tennessee for
$4,000 or Sl.0G0 per acre.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
SPIRIT OF UNREST is RAMPANT
IN STATE CAPITAL, RESERVATIONS
POURING IN UPON GOVERNOR

PHOENIX. April 1.-The spiri, OF
unrest has struck the state capitol.
Higher salaries and shorter hours are
the demands of the hour. Officials
are turning in their designations be-
cause OF inadequate pay, while clerks
and other assistants are seeking po-
sitions in the commercial world in
the hope OF securing more lucrative
positions or ones which allow them
more time for leisure
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
TEN TURKEYS ADDED
TO MoHAvE COUNTY
GAME PRESERVE

KINGMAN, April eleven more
turkeys arrived this week from State
Game Warden Prochasha and were
taken out to the Wallapais and turn
ed loose. That is 10 OF them were
turned loose. One gobbler died in
Mert Wagner's arms just 5 minutes
before they reached the port OF de-
barkation.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
DUNBAR. LESS AND
BASS CASES HAVE
BEEN POSTPONED

GLOBE. April 6-The hearing o.
the cases o: John Dunbar. Edward
Jess and Dora Bass. accused of Grim
inal libel, has been postponed from
tomorrow until Friday, April 2. John
sill arrive in the district tomorrow
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
ARREST TUCSON WOMAN

PHOENIX April Z. = Mrs. Sarah
Smith has been arrested here on 4
telegraphic warrant from Tucson
charging violation OF the prohibition
law and has been released on $500
bond.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
PROVIDE DRAINAGE

PHOENIX. April "A provision
sor drainage was favored today al
an election Of the salt River Valley
Water Users association Howard $.
Reed was elected president,
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1920-04-11
YOUNG MAN SOON TO
BE oEPoRTEo TO MEX.

PHOENIX. April 6-Liborio Vega.
10 years old and twice ordered de-
ported from this country as an un-
desirable, will soon be across the
line, accordin 10 Sterling Robertson.
United States immigration commits
sioner Vega is at present in Tucson
and will be sent TO Old Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
GIaring Sun, Dust and Heat
Strain, Injure and Weaken Eyes
Says DR.. Lewis. Prescribes
Bon-0pt0 in Hot Weather

can even read fine print without glasses. ="
10 is believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them in a rea-
s0nable time and mutitudes more will be
able 10 strengthen their eyes so as 20 be
spared the trouble and expense OF get
ting glasses. Eye troubles Of many de
scriptlons may be wonderfully benefited
by following the simple rules
Go TO any active drug store and get
bottle OF Ron Optic tablets Drop one
BOn-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass
or water and allow to dissolve With
this liquid battle the eyes two 10 four
times daily. You should notice your eyes
clear up perceptibly right from the start
and Inflammation will quickly disappear
II your eyes are bothering Won even n
little. take steps 10 save them now be
fore IL is too late. Many hOpelessly blind
might have been saved II they had cared
for their eyes In time
NOTE-Another prominent Physician
TO whom the above article was submit
ted said "Bon-OptO is very remark
able remedy It's constituent ingredients
are we'll known TO eminent eve specialists
and widely prescribed by them. The
manufacturers guarantee it to strengthen
eyesight % per cent I'm one weeks time
In many instances or refund the money
10 can be obtained from any good drug
gist and is one OF the few preparations
I feel should be kept on hand for regu-
lar use In almost every family. 1t Is
drug store and other druggists Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
JEROME-By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
ndenaton By The Author

hung himself before he knew he
need not pay a dollar unless he
chose.
Squire Merritt's wife took a hand.
She offered Jerome the five thou
sand dollars which her husband
had inherited, 10 build a new mill,
but Jerome refused. although he
knew that it meant giving up Luz
Gina
Mrs. Merritt said that she inferred
that he did not wish 20 marry
Lucina. Jerome burst out with mad
vows Of his love for Lucina.
Mrs Merritt returned that he
loved his pride more. Finally Jer-
ONE yielded. They were standing
outside under a tree talking, and in
the parlor were Elmira and Law
renee Prescott talking. Everything
was settled happily for them. Dr.
Prescott had given his consent.
When Jerome met LuCina in the
parlor she chung 10 him and wept
at first then she drew him 10 a little
damask sofa. and took a letter from
her pocket" They read II together.
1t was from Col. Jack Lamson, dated
Just before his death. In il he
begged that the sum OF twenty
thousand dollars be rega rded by Lu-
Gina AS a dowry, Ito be employed
by you both when YOU wed Jerome
Edwards for your mutual good and
profit during your married life.
"I am, dear Miss Lucina. your
obedient servant TO command and
your affectiOnate foster father.
John Lamson."
"P s. / meant Jerome's twenty
five thousand TO be used as he used
i'll. l."
Copyright 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
Condensation By The Author

her parents fearing a decline. sent
her west for a change.
But he was not sure when she
returned from the west looking
blooming and sent him little note.
informing him sweetly but firmly
that they would be friends but
nothing more.
Even then Jerome did not be-
lieve His faith in the girl was
almost sublime. However. he made
no attempt 10 see her. and did not
answer the letter. He worked
harder and harder.
The mill was built \and work
began. Jerome set himself a GER
tain sum TO be earned before he
went 10 see Lucina
One day the village was startled
by the news that Col. Jack Lamson
had come into a fortune of sixty
five thousand dollars from some old
mining stock, and had gone 70 Bos-
ton with Lawyer Means upon bust
ness connected with II.
Shortly after that the village had
another shock. Abel Edwards
came home. He had been all the
time on a farm so miles away and
had brought home all his earnings
But nobody in the village knew
that the box had been robbed in a
country tavern where Abel had
staid over night. and Jerome, had
replaced the stolen gold with some
from a secret hoard of his own.
Jerome was prospecting, when one
night there came a rain that was
almost cloud burst, the brook ran
in flood, and the next morning the
mill was carried away.
Jerome for the first time gave up
hope, when Col. Lamson suddenly
died, and left twenty-five thousand
dollars TO him. twenty thousand TO
Lucina, five thousand TO Eben Mer-
rift, ten thousand TO John Jennings,
five thousand to Lawyer Means.
People at once remembered the
old bet in the store. Would Jer-
ONE give away the money. He soon
set doubts at rest. He gave the
money to the poor OF the village,
and a factory was 70 be set up, US
ing the money as capital sotck.
The bet was not binding legally.
Prescott knew, but did not fail to
abide by his word. Simon Basset
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

mission. It states that a rate com
mensurate win thc cos5 ~ produc-
ing heat would BE- p-oa.bstve 90 4
majority OF tits customers
The ShelbyvIIe plant ot the Inter
state PubIc Service Co. Ike almost
every other business in the state
has been haviug extreme difficulty
in building up q reserve supply Cf
coal FOR next winter Before tho
days 90 coal shortage nracLicaIll
every big user az coal began 20 re-
ceite shi0meuts ~ the next winter
supply iu April or MAY The flx of
The 81 byViue plant the end II
1ure - told bv the Shefbsrtl-e Re
publican;
The company is very anxious 90
secure coal 10 store for the winter
but So f1- have been able % keep
only q two weeks supply on hands
Last year. bcgiuniug in August. the
company was able On secure coal for
storage, but none Is in richt now.
The company can Secure i-aseru
coal az long prices that are out -
the question Indiana coal Isl p =
kind used a ne local plan
AZ one time during June Tho ~
land light and power plant reeeiveF
shipment OF coal iust "a day soon
enough 90 prevent complete shut
down This Is mid-summer with
transportation facilities uuhamncred
By bad weather Utility en- cannon
think OF the ensuing cold months
without shudderinC for the fate Il
service TO the public.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

and involved that IL was rejected.
The girl-writcr. however, knew in
her heart that she was destined TO
tell the stories that filled her imag
inatiOn. Quite undaunted by rcjec-
lions, she toiled AT writing until
The Humble Romance" and
scanty free time. roamed fields and
woods Jake Noyes a queer char
acter who ostensibly was DR.. Pres
colts COachman, but who had been
permitted 20 assimilate. and SOME
said had even been taught much of
the doctors medical lore, taught
Jerome much bout simples.
Jerome attained a local under
celebrity since he gave aid for
nothing and with success.
Gradually Jerome's business ideas
developed and strengthened. There
was an exceptional chance for
saw mill in the village. He went
out one evening 10 Lawyer Means
with a request that he should sell
two hundred and sixty-fve dollars
worth Of his land on GraystOne
Brook. and came away with the
deed. He then began TO save for
the mill.
In those days he worked like a
meant ne had become cOnqueror
of all foes in his path, and achiever
OF the impossible.
I.ucina Merritt had come home
from school, and he had seen her
in church. Lucina Merritt was a
very great beauty. and her father
cOntrived to deck her out like one.
He bought a little white horse for
her. Then Lawrence Prescott came
home. and was often seen cantering
about with Lucina, on blooded
horse his father owned.
Jerome worked harder. Occa-
sions multiplied during which he
and Lucina met. At first she won
dered at him obviously with dilat-
ing blue eyes. then she began 10
blush softly.
JerOme's looks at her could have
but one meaning.
In the meantime. Elmira Edwards
had her own little romance with
Lawrence Prescott. but it promised
to be an unhappy one. Lawrence
was threatened with disinheritance,
and Elmira dismissed him. Then
she fell ill., and that night was in
a high fever. Lawrence came and
she did not know him. Lawrence
went home and had a scene with
his father.
AS under the circumstances Pres
colt could not be employed, a doc
tor from WestbroOk was sent for.
Elmira was i'll several weeks. Law
renee and his mother were aSsdu-
Gus i'm care and attention.
Her illness cost so much that
Jerome had not been able to make
good the deficit caused by loan
90 Ozias Lamb. 10 prevent a fore
closure of mortgage on his little
home. The loan had postponed his
mill Sometimes Jerome reflected
with bitter amusement upon the bet
made i'm the village store a few years
ago. Eeged on by some village
waEs. DR. Prescott and Simon Bas-
set had signed before Lawyer Means
a document whereby they promised
20 paw for the benefit OF the poor.
ten thousand apiece. IL Jerome Ed
wards should ever have twenty-five
thousand and give it all away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
IeHs How 70 Strengthen Eyesight so Per
Cent in Weeks Time in Many
Instances.


Cent in Weeks Time in Many
Instances.
Philadelphia. Pa-Dr Lewis. an eye
specialist Of many years practice. says
summer time Is hard on eyes because the
glare or the sun, heat and dust injure
ana weaken them. He says 10 Is possible
10 strengthen eyesight wonderfully in a
very short time by using Bon OPTIC. He
pTescribes 10 freely and further SAYS: "a
patient came to me suffering Blepharitis
Marglnalis. Her eyes had the dull ex-
presslqn common TO such cases. She used
Bon Optic and not only Overcame her dis
tressing condition, but so strengthened
her eyesight that she was able to dis
penSe with her distance glasses Her
headache aud neuralgia left her In this
instance / should say her eyesight was
improved 100 per cent" The doctors's
advice will prove Of great value 10 many
eve sufferers. Many whose eyes were
failing say they have had their eyes re-
stored. One man SAYS after trying ~:
Il was almost blind; could not see 20
read at all. Now l can read everything
without my glasses and my eyes do not
water any more. At night they would
pain dreadfully; now they feel fine all
the time IL was like a miracle to me-"
A lady who used IL says: The atmOs-
phere seemed hazy with orywithout glass
es. but after using this prescription for
fifteen days everything seemed clear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25
State Wide MOUe1nent Seems
On to Close Heating Plants

So serious is becoming the short
age % coal and other materials nee
essary in the Ipkeep Of plants that
several Indiana Utility companies
which maintain steam or hot water
heating systems are either petition
ing public service commission for
permission 10 abandon the service
altogether OF ere giving such a step
serious contemplation. Some com
panies. mindful Of the hardship
which discontinue OF heating service
would occasion, are peUitiOning for
rates high enough 10 enable them to
operate withou tremendous loss. In
most cases the companies do not ask
definite amounts leaving the size Of
increases 10 the commission 10 de-
termine after full consideration Of
the utilities plight
The inability of the heating util
titles 10 get coal I'M other than a hap
hazard way and then only at con-
family mounting prices is the princi-
pal factor compelling them 20 seek
TO be relieved OF the burden Of rend-
ering service at far less than cost.
The Northern Indiana Gas and
Electric Co. at Lafayette and the
Interstate Public Service Co. at New
castle are among those desiring 10
discontinue hot water service. The
Central Indiana Light and Heat Co.
already is abandoning its heating
plant at Bloomington. necessitating
the expenditure of many thousands
OF dollars on private plants by mer-
chants and other business men
whose downtown buildings we're
heated by the utility.
At Kokomo the Indiana Railways
and Light Co. is supplying heat un-
der an indefinite thirty percent sur
cha rye rate granted by the public
service commission pending the fill
ing of a petition for definite in
creased rates. The Frankfort Heat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

ing Co. seeks a rate OF 86 cents per
square foot OF radiation for next sea
son.
After the Manufacture and ATer-
chants Association Of Lafayette had
made strenuous objection 10 the
abandonment Of heating service by
the Northern Indiana Gas and Elec-
trio Co, that utility reCeded its Gus
toners that IL continue its service
from its original position and pro-
posed 10 one year longer on a ser
NiCe-at- cost basis. This would not
even guarantee the company IA re-
turn upon its investment. this be-
ing waived purely as a matter OF
patriotic public service The com
pany's position was outlined by & r.
MulhollanG, vice-Pres., as follows.
our personal wishes and self in
terest would suggest an immediate
abandonment Of the service. but we
are mindful of advantages growing
from cordial relationship between
the utility company and its patrons.
and we naturally shrink from any
action which would seriously incon-
venienCe our customers. The aban-
donment Of the heating service I'm so
many cities in this and other states
together WITH the history or our own
company is such that f. necessitates
the ultimate abandonment Of this
service"
The customers. however. declined
TO agree TO the proposal suggesting
in return that the company be grant
ed a rate OF thirty-fiye cents per
square foot OF radiation. without
agreeing 10 the abandonment OF the
plnnt in one wear.
Operation OF the heating plant at
Newcastle for the past two seasons
has been at a sad loss, the Inter
state Public Service CO. says. IN its
petition 70 the public service COM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25


Poor Man" THE Jamesons" and
The Portion of Labor are among
those which have been widely
read.
Miss wilkins married when she
was 10, and moved to Metuchen,
y. j.
Jerome thought 1t the safest bust
ness deal in all creation. Mean
while he worked so hard he seldom
saw Lucina. He had not the time
to call upon her He was sure that
they understood each other although
no formal engagement had been
made. He was sure that Lucina
understood that he could not call
because he was working so hard for
her sake. But Lucina did not under
stand. She grew thiE and pale, and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

Mother eStab-
But" says the
who read her
work. 1.-THE hard
work. the read
inc and the study
that the little
sensitive faced
woman put I'm
must have been
stupendous."
These stories
with "a New
England Nun and
other Stories"
won her distinc-
ton as n skiIful
writer OF short
stories, rich in
; u z z G : tiveness
and charm. She
excels In sym
pathetic interpre-
tatiOn and analy-
sis OF the won
derful patient life
about her. This is
true i'm her novels
as well as in her
short stories.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

standing OF old
New England, Us
quaint and Iowa
bic people and
their ways. She
spent her child
hood and youth
In Randolph. the
pIa q e Of her
birth. (Jan. :.
1852. and I'm
BrattlebOrO, VI.
So she knows her
NCW T. N r ! a N Il
e IN n r "a e { q r :
through intimate
contact during
many years.
W / a q reading
and keen Ohscr-
walton were most
important factors
in Mary wilkins
early education.
al TIA . "a z IN she
took a course az
Mt. TT o v o X g
Seminary. Never
theless her first
manuscript was
80 ungramInatiCal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

a United States consular agent IN
Costa Rica calls the attention o.
American dye makers 20 The exist
ence. on the western coast 81 the
little country, OF shellfish called
the "nacascol." From this mOliusE
the natives obtain a greenish liquor
IN which they dip their rude cloths
Exposed. then. 10 the sunlight. ac-
cording 10 Popular Mechanics Mag
azine. the cloths take on "a beautiful
and permanent purple color
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-07-25

y RS. Mary Eleanor wilkins The Revolt o.
IHt Freeman j. a direct descendant llished her fame
OF the Puriians- In her first publisher
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-11
BOY ARRESTED FOR FORGERY

A boy giving his name as Paul Bel mont age about Is years, and his home as Stockton, California, was ar rested here Wednesday charged with having forged check for s7.50 on Tom F. Hughes of Emmet, the checz being cashed by J. E. Barham of this city. The boy told the officers 3 street address in Stockton where he said his father lived and telegram was sent to that address but the tele- gram was returned with the informa- ton that TO such number could be found m Stockton. On account of the boys age, Mr. Hughes and MT. Barham both agreed not to prosecute if the boys father would come and get him. but to date the said father has not been located. The boy 6ces not deny his guilt. ard he is being held in jail to await developments
 When questioned by Mir Hughes ss to the reason of him forging his name the boy replied that he saw Mr Hughes name on his store front 1T Emnet when he, the boy was coming through there on the train.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-11
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

DoRT CAR for sale, apply at tas Krescent Store. 7dSw
 c. A. Smith made business tr.p to Texarkana today.
 Dr. c. F. Nelms of Laneburg was among the visitors to Prescott th5s morning.
 the 23rd of July and show some high way improvement
 Mrs. E. s. Greening of Hope was the guest of Mrs Thos. C. McRae yesterday.
 Mrs. Nita Leake of Camden return ed home this morning after a visit here the guest of Mrs. ThOs- C. AcRae-
 Mrs. Ed Cantley and daughter. Miss Mildred, are visiting relatives in Hcpe-Yesterday's Star of Hope
 Prof. Garland Starnes of Bluff City was among the business visitors 10 the city today.
 Tyler Commercial College teaches Byrne system of shorthand. This is considered the best We have scholar ships for sale e- saving to this in stitution.
 Tom Meadors of Prescott, spent the past weekend with his mother, Mrs. L. J. Meadors in this city.-Nashville News.
 Georgte waists s4.5O. Jap Silk waists s2.25. 4 big saving to you at the Kregceut Store. 10d3 c. Barnett, manager of the Prescott ball team, Minor Gordon, catcher, Dexter Bush, pitcher and L. A. Will ! lingham went up to Malvern this morning to participate in the game between the locals and Malvern which will be called this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 4 big saving 70 you, Georgette waists, s4.5O, Jap silk waists, S2-25 at the Kreseent Store. 10d3 Mrs G. D. Williams of Drumwright. Okla, arrived in the city this morn ing and is the guest of her sister. Mrs. George Hale.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-11
HIT DRY GOODS COMPANY
 TELEPHONE 2s
TELEPHONE 2s

Georgtte waists s4.50. Jap Silk waists s2.25. A big saving to you at the Krescent Store. 10d3
 Mrs Ben Reagan of Bryant, Ark, wha has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. A.. Sykes, returned home this morning.
 Mrs. c. NJ. Taul, Miss elen TauI and Thomas M- Taul left today for Pres colt, where they will visit for few days before leaving for Birmingham. and huntsville, Ala, where they will spend he remainder of the summer Hope Evening Herald
 ASTRAL NOTICE-One gray mare mule, about ten years old, weight g. bout 1900 bounds, has enlarged hooks suitable reward for information lead ing to her recovery. Notify G. N. Autry, Prescott or o. B. Snyder, Ross ton R. l. 4d6w
 FOR SALE-Jersey heifer with lyoung calf. Price reasonable.-W. G. flames. 6-3d6 Esquire Tom F. Hughes Jr., of Emmet was among the visitors to Prescott today
The Prescott daily news., 1920-06-11
COTTON CROP MAY
 EXCEED sI75.ooe, ,ooO

Little Rock, June 9.-According to the Arkansas Cotton Trades Associa- tion Arkansas raised, ginned and ship ped more than s154, 100000 worth of cotton during the present season. Of this over s35.0O0,oOO worth has been handled by Little R,.r dealers and received here for shipment.
 It is sti'rated that the osal cron for the present season will amour; to more th n s175, QUO 900 tfe larges- f;- nancial receips evr known.