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Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
LIVESTOCK AND RANGES

PHOENIX. May 26-Weather condi. tions during the week, as reported 10 the Weather Bureau. have produced but little change in the welfare Of stock or the condition of ranges. Ligh, 10 moderate amounts of rain. fall occurred in the north-central sec tion of the distric. but as that portion of the range was already in fair condi. ton no marked change has followed. the southern part Of the district since the week ending April 9th and as a consequence pastures are extremly poor and lossss of stock become more serious The observer at Flagstaff r. ports that there has been no run-oi: from the last two storms and that stock water is becoming scarce eya- in sections where pasture is good r. the Flagstaff and Pinedale sections only are ranges said to be good. Stock on both sides of the Grand Canyon are said To be IT poor condition. Sheer on summer ranges are respondin- slowly to batter feed. SheariDg is now in progress in the north but ow. ing 10 the poor condition of sheer during large part of the year fleeccs are not up 10 standard in quality no weight
 Soil moisture in the Flagstaff sec ton is adequate for agricultural pur. poses until the coming of summe, rains North and east of that sectiJ:. the soil is dry, and badly in need O. rain. In the southern half of the stat farming conditions are most discour. aging but better conditions are hopei for with the coming of the rainy sea son. Vegetation in the irrigated sec. tions Of the state was of slow growth owing to unusually cold nights, tine average deficiency in temperature ir tn eSalt River and Yuma valleys be ing about degrees per day Arizona apricots are finding a ready sale il California. Colorado. New Mexico anc Texas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
SUPERVISORS WILL LOWER TIRE TAX RATE FOB 1921.
 HART DECLARES

DOUGLAS, May 25-That the board of supervisors are making every effort 10 cut the county tax rate was the statement of John B. Hart, chairman, before the members of the Douglas Business Mems Protective as sociation at their regular monthly meeting held at Irene hall last night Chairman Hart said that the board was planning 10 make big slashes in all budgets for the year Of 1921, in ciuding the road and hospital budgets. Last year the road budget was s211.. 00o and all appreciable amount will be clipped from this, he said. An effort will be made 10 reduce the hospital budget from s43,0oU to s30,0UO Be. cause of the high state tax rate, which is Ss cents as compared with % cents lear year. it is up Co the city and count yto economize in every way pos. sible. Chairman Hart declared.
 If the county tax rate is not re duced rom .i125. the rate last year, which We hope to do" Chairman Hart said. the total will be s3.7c25 as com pared with s3,.525 last year The school district 27 tax will be S5 cents this year against Sl0i last year. The city tax rate Nil! be sl5c. Last year i, was s1.74'
 In telling O: inc road wo.k going U.i Il. inc county, Hart said ;ha: atoa: s5o0U will be spent of the Ramsey can. yon resort road, $500 on the Cave creek, and S5.0O0 on the repairs to the Forrest ranch-Gieeson road. The state recently appropriated an additional s300 for work on the Douglas Rodeo road, the amount being taken from the omnibus bill t was believed that at least four miles of this highway would not have to be surfaced but the con tractors wound that every foot needs it and the additional amount will take care Of the work.
 Hart said that Sid Smyth. county en gineer, will be sent 10 Phoenix to con. fer with the state engineer relative to resurfacing the Bisbee- Tombstone road, which he said, was in bad con
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
MURDER AND SUICIDE
 MAKE TRAGIC CLIMAX
 TO HOPELESS WUoINo

GLOBE. May 25.-While people were discussing the murder of. Marion Teague. another tragedy was enacted on Broad street, in the heart of Globes business district Rosa Franco, comedy Mexican girl. 19 years of age, being shot and instantly killed by Martin Kriscola. an Austrian, 4e. who then turned the weapon on him. self. the bullet iron, a .42-caliber re. volver crashing thru his head. He died at the county hospital five and a half hours later.
 Unrequitted love is supposed to have been the motive that prompted Kriscoia 10 comm;, the awful deed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Trouble Ahead.

With visions of reaching home be- fore dark. suddenly two miles north Of the Bnena school our ear stopped dead. Investigation proved that a rear axle had given way and thanking our lucky stars that it had not happened in Mexico our visions of reaching home that night went slimmerinc. It was almost dark by the time the trouble was diagnosed and as no travellers passed by to render aid. wa made camp for the night. The neNt morn ing at 4:i5 ye editor was kicked out of he'd and enjoyed t?i q six-nile hike to Fort Hutchuca to get help.
 With the help Of Mechanic L. q. Hill. of the Tombstone Auto Co, we were on our way by I o'clock and ar. rived home d sad looking mess of cas- ualties but happy
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29

Regarding Mir Hattich's visit to Douglas Major Kelly said in yes,er- days international:
 William Hattich. pioneer editor of this state and for twenty years owner and publisher of the Tombstone Pros pecto,. arrived in Douglas las, night and will remain here for several days visiting friends. Mr. Hattich is the owner 0: valuable property in both Tucson and Tombstone, though be remains much Of the time al Los An geles.
 Among the trout fishermen of Cali fornia Mr Hattich is wearing the blue ribbon. He said today he expected to pay a visit to his old home in Tombstone. where for so many years he was chief of the third house" of the county government, and where he will visit with the present editorial force Of the Prospector and also tse mechanical superintendent and the manager O: the job printing depart ment.
 Mir. Hattich. while he still claims Tombstone as his home. during the past few years has spent much of itch will be a story of his wedding. mich, in California. MT. Machomich his brother-in-law. is auditor of Rivers Brothers. the leading wholesale fruit and vegetable house of that city.
 There have been frequent rumors that Mir. Hattich was planning a matrimonial alliance with one of the belles of Tombstone and there is a suspicion that he now is in a serious mood and his Douglas friends hope that the next they hear of Bill Hat his time with his sister. Mrs. Macho-
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
FORMER BACHELOR EDITOR HERE

William Hattich. former bachelor editor of the Tombstone Prospecto and Tombstone Epitaph. who guided their destinies for more than a quarte century. was in Tombstone today. ar irving from Douglas. where he ha, been on q visit with old friends. H, was accompanied by Joe Friedman Tucson merchant. Apropo of MT Haiiich's visit to Cochise county. ;h, Blshee Review says;
 Bill" Hstticb has returned to or Cochise again.
 To some readers this statement may not mean much. but the old timers of Tombstone and Bisbee il will no doubt bring cheer. for 'B:n probably has more friends , in Cochise than any other pic, ueer
 Ea,tich was for years editor and manager Of the Tombstone Prospecior and Tombstone Epi- taph in the early days of the camp and for years after it had ceased 10 be the ivliest camp in the west. Hattich piloted the two veteran papers. Ha;tich knew everything and everybody, and still does, a, least as far as Tomb stone affairs aud people are con cerned
 About once eaca year Bill" iIa,tich shakes the dust of Los Angeles from his feet and treks back ,o Cochise with pro.use apologies for remaining away so long.
 Ha:tich was guest of honor last night at Pioneers Night" in Agua Prieta. Major George H. Kelly was master of ceremoni. ies. The major was assisted by Carmel and Columbus Girasi who succeeded Hat;ich as own- CTS and managers of the Pros pector and Epitaph Jusr how long he will stay in Cochise is a mystery. Major Kelly insists Har,ich is contemplating mat trimony Hatiich denies the charge. However, as Major kel- y has been trying 10 persuade Hattich 10 join the ranks of Ben- adicrs for inc last 30 years with out success. Hattich's friends are certain that he intenGs remain ing bachelor
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
OUTLAW EvADES LAW
 OFFICERS; TRICKS HOUNDS

GLOBE, May 25.-"Red Whiskers" liberty late tonight. Sheriff's posses lost his trial today after following his tracks with bloodhounds into Ice
 House canyon. five miles south of Globe. and returned to this city to- night A snoaldering fire in the can yon indicated he had camped there and cooked supper Tuesday night. leaving early this morning. His pur-
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
TRINITY SILVER MINE IS LEASED

MAYER, May 25.-W. F. Campbell and Charles F. Sturdevant have taken a lease on the old Trinity mine on Turkey creek near Cattle flat. together withfwo other adjoining claims.
 They plan to equip the property with modern machinery. including a compressor and hoist. and to build two mYes of road.
 The Trinity. which is 9 silver mine. was a big producer about twenty years ago, shipping ore to the old Tuscum- bia mill
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Mexico Wet @

Returning from Santa Cruz. where We found it harder to get a drink of the cup that cheers, than it is on the A-i zona side. We headed for home via Ft Huachucs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
4 Mountain Empire.
THREE FINGERS GROUND
 OFF WHILE HOPING

PRESCOTT. May 25.-Harolds Munds is confined to his room at the Beale a good part of the time on ac- count of having lost three fingers this week. Harold Munds. who is the son of John Munds of Prescott, was rop- ing when three O: his fingers were caught between the rope and the horn Of his saddle and ground off Munds has a ranch near the San Francisco mine
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29

highway west of here and is headed toward Sleeping Beauty mountain. eight miles northwest
 The search will be resumed tomor- TOW.
 Burnett is sought for the murder of Marion Teague. rancher. whose body was found in a well at his home al Willow Springs Sunday night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Misappropriasicn Charged

On March 9. 1921. he appropriated q sSs.lS of the state money 10 the use q !. ". Sullivan, in. third or,nla int alleges
 The fourth complaint says that when Clark resigned as deputy state land commissioner on January 3. 1921. he unlawfully withheld from his sue cessor check book stubs. books show ing checks drawn. cancelled checks. deposit book or books bank state menis and returned vouchers in con- nection with sn account between Clark as deputy land commissioner, and the Central bank of Phoenix. This account was known as the State Land Department Change Account. py B. R. Clark. deputy state land com missioner" according to the com plaint.
 The other complaint declares that when Clark resigned ne unlawfully withheld from his successor sS1S.56, held by Clark in the Central Bank and known as the State Land De. partmcnt Change Account
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29

dlt.ou ,!ue to the lack Of rain. Thomas Aaddock has already promised tCe take care of the work and Smyth is x. pected to get definite results.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29

Oatman-Tom Reed Gold Mining Co maintaining monthly output of 1900 tons.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29

Nogales-R Rehabilitation of Tunaca- co-i Mission under way.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
A Model Ranch Home.

Continuing on down Parker canyon a number of other ranches and farms were visited including the Jim Parker ranch. which is beauty spot within itself, combining the old type of cat tie ranch with the present day plan of identification by being surrounded by an orchard and garden. Nobody be- ing al home We continued down to the Mcintyre place for short visit before proceeding 10 the San Rafael ranch. the home ranch of the Greene Cattle company, which covers thousands of acres in Cochise county and Mexico.
 Here Manager Tom Heady, who had just returned from the headquarters a; Cananea, informed us that the com pany is having a hard time with its cattle this season and many have been shipped out to pasture Purebred Hereford stock beautify this mann moth ranch and the Hereford bulls produced by this company are among the best in the country. Dinner was taken at the San Rafael ranch. pre- pared by Mrs. Smith. who. with her husiand faremap at tho ranch occn py inc place.
 The Land Of Manana.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Losing Many Cattle

We left the Milton ranch after breakfast and after short visit q; Sunnvside. during which time We in specTcd the ranch for which the good Christian ladies of that community are giving their fife work so that others might benefit. We went on down the mountain 10 the ranch of ]. + Merritt, He reported that he is hay ing q hard time with his cattle. who a.s suffering greatly from the drouth. bur he is managing to save good nun her ny close watching Other raHchers in the vicinity. he stated, are due 10 lose over half their herds this season If rain does no; come 70 al leyiate the situation
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Beautiful Scenery.

Leaving Fairbank Sunday morning an Somile trip to the west side of the
 gotiated over cood roads until the other side of the mountains WIS
 reached From Camille to the top of
 the gap. which marks the dividing
 line between the Fort Huachuca mesa and the san Rafael Valley. beautiful
 mountain scenery is encountered but the real scenic views are in store for , the autoist after the descent has been . made and ysu start to climb the rough
 roads into the west side of the noun
 tains. From the Lee Parker ranch To Sunnyside. the little haven nestled in the "olls" a ranch owned. managed and controlled by women, there is no end to beautiful mountain wonders
 and from the divide one can see Tar into Mexico. as well as for many miles
 into Cochise and Pima counties.
 We stopped for short while at the
 Sunnyside ranch where we met Mrs A. T. Gstrell. Mrs Langford. Mrs. We, Mrs. Herrick and Cyrus Cooper. who have ell lived there for years The one live topic of conversation was the need of better roads especially over the mail -oute from Parker Can
 yon to Sunnyside and although a lit-
 tie work has been done there during
 the pas, year by the rsnchers of the canyon. financed by the county. more | is badly needed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Deer Destroy Crops.

Raising of crops is almost out of the question, however. with the ranchers on that side of the mountain. as it is probably in fhe rest of the Huachuca game preserve. The farmers are ut teriy disgusted with the government cattle" as they call the many herds of deer that infest the mountains and come down into the little fields to destroy any crops that might be sown.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
West Huachuca, A Mountain Empire in Cochise County

The editor of the Daily Prospector and Tombstone Epitaph recently had the pleasure to accompany Jeff Milton. veteran L. :. immigration inspector on three day visit to the west side of the Huachuca mountains and into Mexico
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Need Another Ecaa.

Need Another Ecaa.
 The fact that it takes almos, sO- mile trip from Tombstone 10 reach the west side of the mountains in Cochise county, which taps a wonderful sec tion of country filled with ranchers. drives home the fact that those peo- pie living out there need a little help in the way of roads. They claim that rebuilding short stretch 0! mountain road that once used 10 bs q county road. but was allowed 10 % ,o pieces. will connect with the government road already in Garden canyon This will make il but q bare 3j miles rom Tombstone. or Bisbee. and now where the trip for supplies must be made by and automobiles. in which the present day rancher now does his travelling. will be able to make the trip wi:h case. Cooperation on the part nf ,he military officials al Fort Huachuca un- der command of Col Weinans, will be possible, the ranchers believe and some move will be made by the ranch CTS to have the board O. supervisors and county engineer interest them selves with the military authorities in an effort to bring the west side of the mountains closer to the county seat and other supply points.
 Want Judicial Precinct
 Creation of a judicial precinct $ also a question now up before the board Of supervisors, which is badly needed Many murders have been committed in that part ot the county which have never been solved due to the fact that it takes long trip 10 get hold of the proper officers. To alleviate the situation Sheriff Hood has appointed Mir Langford deputy sheriff who is serving without pay, but this helps but little as there is no ! justice of the peace and it takes too long to reach one in case papers are necessary.
 A Mountain Empire.
 The west side of the Huachucas Is an empire of itself and if the road the ranchers are asking for is ever built summer resort uneQualled on this side of the mountains will be avail able to the people of Cochise county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
OFFICIAL HELD FOR FIVE
 ALLEGED ILLEGAL ACTS

ALLEGED ILLEGAL ACTS PHOENIX. May 25.-Ben R. Clark. deputy state land commissioner until January last. who was arrested to- day for alleged illegal acts committed while he held the state office. declared that his arrest was the 'aiterclap of political TOW last summer"
 Five complaints were filed against Clark in the court of Justice of the Peace Nat Mckee by County Attorney R. F. l. shepherd this morning and this afternoon Clark was arrested and arraicned His preliminary examina- tion was set for 10 a m. June S. and his bond was fixed al s2,o00, which he furnished
 The actual embezzlement with which | am charged amounts to less than s20o." Clark said. The other charges are all regarding the alleged withholding of papers. etc, from my successor. i The parties who really are inter- ested in this affair did not put their signatures 10 the complaints They had a clerk and another person sign them. l wish someone with financial responsibility had signed them
 Here Are the Charges
 The charges against Clark are as follows
 Receiving public money and failing to pay il to the state treasurer as prescribed by law.
 Illegal appropriation of public mon ey held by him as deputy state land commissioner
 Illegal appropriation O. public mon ey to the use Of one ] W. Sullivan. Detaining from his successor in of flee records papers and documents be- | longing to the state
 Withholding from h.s successor iu office money belonging to the state land department
 The specific offenses charged against Clark are as follows
 From July F. 1919. until about Jan nary 3. 1921. while he was d state official, charged with the receipt, safekeeping and disbursement of pub , lie funds, he received a; least S79l.S1 which he failed to pay 10 the state treasurer and which he still neslects Ia pay. according uO the first com. plsint
 The second complaint alleges that on January 2l. 1920. he received s2I5 for official travelling expenses and thai on February 13. 1920. while still holding that money in his official ca pacity. unlawfully appropriated s94.55 Of il 10 his own use
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
Save Young Calves.

G. F.. Langford. deputy sheriff. serv- ing without pay, however. in order that the residents ot that section of the country might have some protec- tion. is in charge and he is making the place blossom as never before, IS well as caring for a small bunch uf cattle His one hobby is to save the "ieppy" calves who have been left alone in the world through the death of their mothers, due to the extreme drouth. and already he has several well on their way 10 make good cows. If more ranchers would do this the calf losses would he cut down to q minimum
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
A Tragedy Recalled.


 From Sunnyside We continued on up into the mountain for several miles over stiff grades. reaching the old Pc terson ranch. which up until his foul murder was owned by c. J. Peterson. d pioneer who had braved the Indians and Mexican murderers to establish his home high up in the mountains. To- eating mining claims which will some day prove valuable The ranch and Milton. who was willed the property by the old pioneer Both. old friends for years. Milton having spent many q happy day at the ranch during his travels on the Mexican border looking for Chinks. The will left by the aged prospector-rencher speaks volume for their friendship. and it is with sud heart that Jeff now approaches the place now that his old friend is gone The murderer has not vet been run 10 earth. but II II is possible 10 ever find him. Jeff Milton has sworn he will bring him 10 book He offered a per sonal reward of $500 al the time of the murder for the apprehension of the guilty parties.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29
The Land Of Manana.

We bid the San Rafael ranch people goodbye and headed toward Lochiel,
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-29

Both the Sunyside and Peterson rancl es have lost their stands of alfalfa rye and corn through the depredations of the fleet-foo;ed little animals which Uncle sam says they must not kill under penalty of heavy fine. so all the discusted ranchers can do is try and scare them away with scarecrows They have become so bold. however that they rub against the make believe men and tear them down. even break ing down fences
 There are more deer in the noun tains this year than ever, the ranch CTS say, while in Mexico. they are dy- ing by the hundreds due to the drv- ing up of springs and lack of grass. This probably accounts for the large amount srazins on the American side Of the Huachucas. the ranchers say
 4 Skunk Experience.
 Sunday night was spent at the Mil ton ranch. and during the night Jeff had a heart. laugh at ye editor s plight. which could be heard all over ,he mountains About 3 a. m. Jeff awoke in the little dug-out-log-cabin where We made our ounas. and Ia6:r : the scribe said he thought he heard ,aEd smelledD skunk. That a skunk was p-owling about was evident from the texture" Of the ozone whereabouts and about the time the humble news, pa pe-man dwoke that skunk was scrapins at our blankets just like he was trying 10 nab us right on the nose The exit from that bed was made in nothing flat and the skunk was given full charge of the blankets, bed and all About that time Mike. the ranch shepherd pup, gave joyful yowl and rawed out of the blankets, while Jeff almost broke his 2io lbs. 0: averdupois through his cot when h. shook the very hills with his laugh. Ter Nike had evidently been out skunk-huntinc-and found one. At any rate we ran him out of the cabin. hut sleep for the next two hours i've roll. cd ou1 s; ! was out of the question