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Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
BAILEY AND GAluShA FOUND NOT GUILTY

After deliberating about two hours. the jury in the case of C. P Bailey and Wm, Galusha. which had been on trial for two days in Division l of the superior count. returned d verdict of not guilty at o'clock last evening.
 Bailey and Calusha were charged with the murder of Mrs Maud Ar buckle. on the night of October 1th. when the aged woman was run down by machine occupied by the two men. who were rushing to a fire in Lowell
 The defendants had just returned to Warren from Naco when they were notified of the fire in Lowell. and it was brought out during the trial that while in Naco they had taken three glasses of beer and were not intoxi- cated.
 This morning the charge of commit ting a statutory offense against T. yearold girl in St David. filed agains, Esiquio Vijar. was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence to convict. on recommendation of County Attorney John F Ross
 Vijar promised to leave the United States and again take up his resi-, dence in Mexico
 Following the dismissal oi the Vi. jar case. Judge A C. Lockwood. who had planned on leaving for Yuma to- night took the afternoon train for that city. where he had been asked to pre- side iu case in which the local judge has been disqualified
 Tomorrow morning Judge Albert NJ Sames occupying the bench iii Divi. sion l. will hear the case Of the State gs. Pan! Nils. charge! w.;h stealing several horses in the Sulphur Springs valley some time ago.
 The companion of Mills in the alleg- crime pleaded guilty to the charge several months ago and is now serv- ing d term in the penitentiary
 It is expected that the Mills case will occupy two days in trial
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
BACKGROUNDS TO ASSIST IN
 SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN

TUCSON. Dec 3.-David Wilson. deputy sheriff. left yesterday morning for Wilcox, taking with him his two bloodhounds for the purpose of as sisting in the search for a man who has been lost for four days in the mountains near that town.
 Reports which reached the sher- it's office with the request for the use of the dogs stated that the man had been on hunting trip and that his whereabouts had been unknown for four days II is believed. however that q trail can he found which will be less than 2+ hours old and that the dogs will be able to trace him.
 Wilson was dubious regarding the prospects for success. as he believed that that trail would be too old for the dogs 10 follow. but upon the urgent request of the Greenlee county authorities he consented to try his dogs on the trail.
 The man who is being searched for was said to be very wealthy man. well known in Greenlee county. but his pamn was mi oivau f, rba IgeaI officers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
CALL FOR BIDS ON TWO MILES

State Engineer Thos. E. Maddock has advised the COchise county board of supervisors that the state highway departmen; was calling for bids on the additional two miles Of paving be- tween Bisbee and Tombstone. in ac- cordance with an agreement made be tween the board and the state engi- neer for extending the paving two miles. provided that there was suffi. cient money in the Cochise county portion of the 75 per cent fund to car ny on this work and cement the dips on the state highway in this county, also to keep maintenance work un der way
 The Cochise county board of super visors must approve the contract be. fore it is let. the board having reserv- ed the right to pass upon the bids for this work.
 IL is expected. however. that suit able bids will be submitted and that another two miles Of rough going be- tween the two cities will be elimi- mated in the near future.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
iLLITERACY RECORD IN kRIz.
 BRINGS ASTOUNDING FACTS

PHOENIX. Dec. Some astound- ing facts regarding iIliteracy in the state of Arizona have been revealed iE the research work done by the Standardization committee and jrought out through the illiteracy day program for education week
 in 1910 there were 22s53 illiterates residing in the state and out of that number S10 resided in the city Of Phoenix and 767o made their homes in the county of Maricopa. The Phoe- nix record was only surpassed by that 0; two Arizona cities-Tucson having lI75 and Miami with S33.
 By counties. Mohave had the least with only 457 while Graham county had only 475. Records for other coun- ties in order of their iiliteracy are: santa Cruz. I2s3; Yavapai 1895; Greelee. 1928: Yuma. l.2s; Coconino. 2I63: Pinal. 2363: Gla. 237o: Cochise. 32s2; Pima. 4367: Navajo, i46-; Apache. 5243 Maricopa. .670.
 The records established for cities with 3 population of 1O.O00 or more. are; Tucson. 1l15: Phoenix. SI0: for cities with population of 2500 to 10.00o: Bisbee. 427; Clifton. 31I: Douglas, 6l0; Flagstaff. 2S1: Glen dale. 134; Globe, 20s; Jerome. 1s1; Mesa. 13S; Miami. s33; Nogales. 233 Prescott 1o3: winslow. 2so: Yuma, 3ss.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
AFTER ii YEARS SHE FINDS "HUSBAND" IS
 NOT HER HUSBAND

PHOENIX. Dec. 3.-After living for II years with Lawrence $. AIer- Till. thinking him her husband. Mrs. Hazel Parkin Churchill Merrill learn e.. that he had married Julia Dalton at Brooklyn. N Y.. on July 3. 1898. and had never been divorced from this woman. she states in a suit filed ir superior court here in which she asks Shat her marriage to Merrill be annulIed and her former name. Hazel Parkin Churchill be restored.
 The ceremony at which sine be- lieved she was made the wife of Mer ssn took place at Winchester. Conn, September 20, 1911. she say.
 The complaint alleges that Merrill, when courting his present wife. rep resented himself to be single man, % years old when. in reality. he was married and B years old The couple lived happily uitil November ?. when the present Mrs Merrill was informed 0, the earlier marriage the complaint alleges. Mrs. Merrill said that upon fearing of the former marriage. she Immediately left their home and has lived apart since that date
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
TRIAL OF ALLEGED
 WREckER OF BANK TO START DECEMBER i2

PHOENIX. Dee. 3.--The trial of Ava F.. Smith. who is held in the Yuma county jail on five counts in connection with the wrecking of the Valley bank az Parker. and wanted in Oklahoma and Nebraska on other charges. will be started in the Yuma county superior court on Tuesday. De- cember 12. according to an announce ment made yesterday by Doane Mar Till. state superintendent Of banks Smith will be tried first. he said. on charge of misappropriating s10.00O of the funds of the valley bank after he became head of the institution
 This count alleges that Smith in purchasing an interest in the bank. gave checks drawn on an Oklahoma bank, and charges that he transferred S10.o00 from the Parker bank to the Oklahoma bank to meet these checks after he had assumed control of it. Smith is being held in thc Yuma coun- tv jail under bond of Sl25 900 which hc was unable to make
 Smith also has been served. ac- cording to Merrill. with a federal warrant from the Omaha. Neb.. fed eral court charging him with nine teen counts in connection with the alleged forgery of some Liberty bonds. Oklahoma authorities also hold several warrants against Smith. Mir Merrill said. in connection with the breaking of bank in that state.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
TO PROTEST CUT IN FOREST ROADS APPROPRIATION.

Clerk M C. Hankins. of the Board of Supervisors. today received the fol lowing wire from State Engineer-elect F. K Goodman
 Hayden wires forest road fun appropriation cut to three million from six and one-half million. This practically destroys possibility of completing forest projects for many years. Association of highway off cials here are sending strong reso- lutions of protest. Have all civic bodies and prominent citizens wire protest to our representatives in Congress am mailing resolution"
 This wire was sent from Kansas City, where Mir. Goodman is attending the Association of Highway Officials of the various states
 Immediately upon receip, of this wire. Clerk Hankins took the matter up with the Bisbee Chamber Of Com. merce and the Douglas chamber The Tombstone chamber will wire its pro test at once
 As Arizona is yitally interested in the foreward movement Of good reads in that We must depend. 10 a great ex. tent. or tourist travel to advertise the wonderful opportunities this state affords to homeseekers and investors. it behooyes all civic bodies to get busy and do everything in their power tn see that this appropriation is not reduced
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
MUCH WINE SHIPPED OVER S. ?. ROAD. BUT ITS CARE.
 FULLY GUARDED ENRouTe

TUCSON. Dec e.-Judeing from the enormous shipments of sherry and port wine being made from Cali iornia 10 the large eastern and middle western states. one would almost for. get there had ever been such per. son as Nolstead. or an eighteenth amendment, were it not for the armed guards that ride the wine cars. The forbidden wine is never for a moment beyond the surveillance of these guards. who are supplied by the rail road. and are on continual watch from the moment the shipment is re ceived until delivered to the con. sisnees
 Almost daily. during the past few weeks. one or two wine tank cars eGrs holding thousands of gallons of The wine, pass through Tucson The cars used in hauling sherry wine in bulk much resemble the oil tanks. ex- cept that the long cylindericai wine tanks are of wood. instead of metal One such car of sherry wine passed through here yesterday. Its capacity was 15I3 gallons. In the adjoining freight car was full load of DOT, in kegs. The wine it was said by the Southern Pacific officials. was des- tined to New York and Chicago 10 be 1sed in Hebrew sacramental rites. The wine comes from Lodi. Cal. which is near Stockton and is a great wine making center
 The first guard on the Tucson di- vision assumes charge at Luna. and accompanies the cars 10 Giia. where second change of guards is made At Tncson the Gila guard re!!2GGish e> control. and s man is designated tc take his place by Special Agent F Hughes. The sherry is said 10 sell iH large quantity for sli gallon
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
MAN WALKING ACROSS COUNTRY HANOcUFFEO
 TO 4 WHEElBARROW

From Washington. D. C.. to San Francisco and return by June l. 1923. handcuffed 10 d wheelbarrow is the unique journey being made by Alex ander Voulleemot, who reached Tomb stone last night, after being on the road since September 12 He sleeps. eats and travels with the wheelbar- TOW Eandcuffed to him On long chains which permit perfect freedom Of his arms. in fact, he carries a gun with which he shot fox while passing through New Mexico Monday He also trapped a prairie dog which he is making pet of
 Near San Antonio NoullemOt met the "meanest man" who held him up at the point of gun and took his last 8 cents.
 Noullemot carries small radio set with which he amuses himself in the evinings All Of his belongings are carried in the wheeibarrow which is covered and closed at the end. It bears advertisements of hotels and garages in more than a dozen states through which he has passed
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
FLORENCE GIRL MAKES
 PLEA OF SELF DEFENSE

FLORENCE. Dec Miss Gather inc Encinas. a nurse. took the stand ir her own defense this afternoon in her trial for murder of Dr. W. G. Randall. prominent Florence physi- elan and testified that she fired the shot that killed Dr. Randall after he had threatened to kill her and armed with a pair of scissors had started to rise from the chair in which he was seated.
 Miss Encinas told her story and made her plea of self defense before d court room packed with spectators who have followed developments since the opening of the trial two days ago.
 Dr. Randall was shot and killed in Miss Encinas' apartment August 90, last The defendant surrendered to the sherifrs office immediately aftcv the shooting
 Prosecution witnesses had prev iously testified that the course taken by the bullet which killed Dr. Randall indicated that he had been shot while sitting down by a person standing near him.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
PAGE THREE

to the ground with such force that his left leg was broken He was rushed to the Copper Queen hospital. where X-Ray photographs disclosed a SC rioGs break in the larger bone, about two inches above the knee. and &C., cording to physicians in charge, it will be at least three months before the child will have use of the broken member The little lad is the second youngest accident patient the hospital has cared for being two and one-half years old
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
GRAND CANYON TOURISTS
 TO FIND NEW HOTEL

KINGMAN. Dec 7-Travelers to the Grand Canyon at the mouth of Diamond canyon. soon will find hotel accommodations at Peach Springs, 20 miles from the river Only at Diamond canyon can a wheeled vehicle reach the main river and it is expected that good auto road soon will be built, in anticipation Of construction of the Girand power dam.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
HOOVER UNABLE TO MAKE sPEEeH
 IN OLD PUEBLO

TUCSON. Dec. That he would be unable to avail himself of the in- vitation extended by the chamber of commerce to speak to the people of Tucson on the Colorado river com pact, was the word received yesterday from Herbert Hoover. This invita- tion was extended when it was learn. ct that Mir. Hoover would deliver an address Friday at Phoenix
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
coUNTERFEiTERs ARE
 CAPTURED ON BORDER

MORALES, Dec. 6.-Two Germans who had been counterfeiting Mexican $500 gold pieces on the Mexican side yesterday.
 All their paraphernalia. consisting of dies, metal, drawings and press were confiscated.
 The authorities have been after the source of the counterfeit gold pieces only ends the activities of these gen. tlemen, but reflects great credit on the part of those making the arrest.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
BIRTHS EXCEED DEATHS IN ARIZONA FOR FIRST HALF
 OF 1922 BY 54o

PHOENIX. Dec. 1.-The number of births in the state during the first six months of the year 1922 exceeded the number of deaths for the same period by 5i0. according to reports compiled by the state health board and contained in the October bulletin of the department. which has just been received from the printers. The report shows that there were 3.l49 births during the period as compared to 2,GO9 deaths.
 The death report lists 1S3 different causes of death, and of this number deaths have resulted from all but 13 of the causes the report shows. The larges; death rate. the report shows. has been from tuberculosis. of which during the period January 1 to June 90, 1922. 54S died.
 The birth rate for the state during the six months period was 3.149. of which 1867 were males and 1.4S2 were females. There were 3S pairs of twins born in the state and one set of triplets.
 Classified into races. there were 1,130 white babies born. 1,097 Mexican babies, 5S Indian babies, 143 of all other races. and l01 of mixed races.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
r j. DUFFY SELECTS
 LEGISLATION COM.
 OF STATE BAR ASSN.

PHOENIX, Dec. Judge Frank J. Duffy. of Eogales. Ariz. president of the Arizona State Bar association. has appointed the following committee up OF legislation: R. William Kramer. chairman. Phoenix; John P Daughter tv. Globe: J. P. Lavin. Phoenix; Sc linn N. Franklin. Tucson: F. C. Struck meyer, Phoenix
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
LOCAL PORT LEADS IN EXPORTS

MORALES. Dec. 6.-Exports It the port of Nogales during the month of November. were valued at $525, ,SS5. according to the monthly report of Special Deputy Collector IT. E: Der ner. issued yesterday.
 Imports were valued at $is.f.3 returned via Elgin. where they met $1S6, ,796, and at Naco. S2S7,Ss5. Im- ports at Douglas were valued at s323.5l5. and at Naco. S1.a 521.
 Total value of exports For the dis trict during the month was sssI.s20. and imports s513.4s5. the valuation of the two amounting to $l.49a.s15.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
MORE TROOPS TO NocALes

NOGALES. Dec. 7.-Col A. J. Nc Nab. commanding officer of the 25th infantry. announced that between 300 and 100 additional troops will arrive here before Christmas from Colum- bus. N. M., to be permanently sta- tioned at this post.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
YOUTH IS SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN THROWN
 FROM MOVING TRAIN

TUCSON. Dec Pablo Balboa, a Mexican youth, was found lying by the side of the s. F. right of way 1-2 mile west of Rita early yesterday, suffering from serious injuries which he declared he had sustained when ar- other Mexican threw him bodily from train No. 8
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
TO DEDICATE NEW HOME

TUCSON. Dec. 7.-The new build ing of the Arizona Children's home at Tucson will be dedicated on Sun day afternoon. December 10. at 2 o'clock. An excellent program is be- ing prepared and some of the most noted men and women in the state are expected to take part in the pro- gram
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
 RECEIPTS PAST ELEVEN
 MONTHS IS s6aa.o57

PHOENIX, Dec. 5.-Total net re- ceipts in the state land department. the eleven months period. January l. 1922. to November 90. were $685. 05I.l2. according to a statement is sued yesterday by Rudolph Kuchler, state land commissioner.
 known foy more than six hours.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
Ex-SoLDsER ATTEMPTS
 TO END LIFE IN TUCSON

TUCSON. Dec. 7.-Suffering from hunger and exposure. which was at tested by his emaciated condition and ragged clothing. Fred Webber, an ex- service man. is believed to have at tempted suicide yesterday by swal- lowing bichloride tablets.
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
RECALL PETITIONS
 ARE ORDERED ISSUED

PHOENIX. Dec. 7.-The second step in the movement to recall Wilber Treadweil and Dr. w. c. Ellis. as members of the city commission. was taken this morning when the petitions which were prepared by the city clerk were issued to Raymond II. Johan- ming
Tombstone epitaph., 1922-12-10
YOUNG SON SUFFERS BROKEN LEG

While at play last evening near the Rockhill home, in Warren. young George Buddy" Rockhill ran into an iron bar, and was thrown backward
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

Boys Golf Caps, 29c-Suitin
ratine, made with unbreakable viso
leather sweatbands. All sizes and
markable bargain even for Fri
day at ...............
Boys Khaki Sport Blouses,
S9e-Yarn-dyed and fast color;
sport sleeves and sport collar;
very cool and comfortable; sizes
7 to 18 years. Fri SOo
day ................ WV
Boys Wash Suits, Csc
Woven madras, hnene, crash;
styles; sisss ~ to 7 years. This
s.1s s.1Ss .. is 70. Friday Csc
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
White French Serge
Reduced to, Yard,
$1.O9

Absolutely pure Australian
wool and . perfect white, with
no black hairs, 50 often found in
inferior grades. 20 inches wide,
the weight in demand for pleated
skirts, sport clothss generally.
Reduced for Friday only, yard,
$1.06.
Skirt Lengths f1Nyards) u
Beach Cloth, $1.oo-68 inshes
wide. Natural and tan. Il II
washable, and the length oHsrsd
at this low price n enpls fm
making Q womantstkS or psfDo3
mems trousers. Friday only, ut
this price reduction, q 90
skirt length, at. .-.. ~S0O
Third Floor-IAnsbaIsh AAasDfkR
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
Home Furnishing Bargains

Straw Mats each, 9c-For ground porch when you're
diameter, made
possible Friday special pricing ~
Fiber Hall Runners yard, 3Sc and 4Sc18 and 22 inches
Just the sort OF hall stair 12
Yard and fCS
Awning Materials yard 3sc-Brown green, blue and tan
quality in 3nch width Priced for Friday S2
Water Color Window Shades each, 4Sc Size 3x6 feet
green olive This low not regular by 400
any means. Friday special only each =: TOY
Swing $95-Cosely firm and serviceable;
from and price lowered for G OK
Canoe Cushions each 2scpan of good quality used
covering filled which defies rain falling C2
bit Friday only ACS
Grass Rugs s695-Size 9x2 and sxlo; blue green and
attractive effects This &C OK
nothing than Friday special: UO'CO
Couch Hammocks $695-Ful size heavy khaki drl spring
with chain special which for Fri &C OK
Gay ony ~ Curtain Matera ward scNet marouisette
cretonne for household O.
remnants Friday price only yard CS
Floor-Lansburgh q Brother
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
Summer Neckwear
Reduced for Friday

Eyelet Embroidery Collar
and Cuff Sets, 3ec-Peggy style,
heavily eyeletted. They are just
a. pretty after laundering as be-
fore and are extremely COc
serviceable. Friday, SET. OCS
Colored Collar and Cuff
Sets, 1ee-Many desirable colors
and styles suitable for wearing
with sweater coats and ratine
frocks. Friday only, CQc
set
Collar and Jabot Combined,
$7.S0 and $3.Bo-Net trimmed
with fine Vsnise and Val laces,
the style that forms such q charm
ing addition to sweater or jacket.
Friday reduced to $3.50 and
$3.50.
First Foos-Lansburgh q Brother
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

Boys Khaki Knickers, CSC
Excellent grade khaki made
with side and hip pockets; taped
seams and belt loops; sizes Z
to 1S years. Fridays OK
ptiCo
Boys Pajamas, $1.00-One
and two-piece models; light
weight summer materials in solid
white, pink, tan and blue; silk
frogs and pearl buttons; sizes
6 to 16 years. Fri G. m
day only at. ........ OlsVO
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

1, 500 Pillowcases
each, 12e-Subjsct to slight
oil spots, which can be re-
moved in . jiny. Sizes Az
SO and 46 4 SO; made
straight Of goods and priced
for Friday only, CC~
each ............ NV
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
Bargain Bulletins
Other the Week
Spanish Lace
Flouncing, Yd., $3.49

FlOuncing, Yd., $3.4S
Heavy floral designs; navy,
brown, gold gray, Ameri.
can Beauty and several
other tints; SO inches wide
and priced for Friday only,
yard, $40
Silk Tulle, yard, $1.49-
72 inches wide; colors include
black, navy, brown, turquoise,
American beauty, fuchsis, orchid
and other attractive Q1 40
colors. Yard ..... O1s4O
Remnants of Voile Flounc-
ing, yard, sSe-Pink, sky blue,
orchid, maize and white; 27
inches wide and short lengths that
are easily usable at q Ok
Friday price. yard. .... OON
First F1oor-Lansburgh 3 Brother
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
Bedwear .'Tempts
With Lowered Prices

- " y
Crochst Bed Spreads, $l.s5
-Sizes 7SxS8, close weave and
perfect finish; attractive de-
sigma; suitable for double size
beds. Ptice reduced e1 OK
for Friday only. UA'vc
Summer-Weight Blankets,
each. Sl.sS-Block plaid in pink,
blue, yellow, hello and brown;
size 88x8l and q weight suitable
for summer. Price C1 OK
10 for Friday only. O1sCc
All-layer Felt Mattresses,
SS.sS-Cspitol brand; all sizes,
aad they are resilient, soft and
comfortable. Covered with at
trsctive art ticking. FRI
day only at this low co CS
price ............ W0sOS
Satin Marseilles Spreads
$A.es--Cutrout corners or plain
hem, as you prefer. Attractive
patterns and rich finish; heavy
weight, but light price, for Fr-
day only reduced CA 02
to -. =. U4sCC
Fourth Floor--LansSursh q Brother
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
White Sateen
Petticoats, Friday,
Soc

Cool quality and well made,
with deep flounce tucked and fin
ished with ruffles. Friday brings
price down to SOC.
Main Floor.
Muslin Petticoats, 69c-
Excellent quality and made to
perfection, with embroidery
flounce in solid or open co..
designs. Friday only at. wv
Third Floor.
Women's House Dresses,
$l.5o-Gingham, pereale and
lawn, in plain colors and designs,
color contrasts; also bindings Of
self materials. Fri e1 E0
day only ......... ~4sOV
Main Floor-Lansburgh q Brother.
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

Boys Two-Pants Suits, $6.45
Norfolk model In wool mixture Of
cassimeres; very serviceable and well
made, with both pairs Of knickers
fully lined; sizes 2 to &C Ak
ct years .......... WO'1c
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

Fourth FIoor-Lansburgh D Brother
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

Heavy Holland Unbleached
Shsstiss, yarl. 1oe-Two widths,
~ and ~ inches; suitable for
sheets and other house- CAo
hold purposes. Yard. AVS
Sea Island Unbleached
Shsstins. ysrl. 1870 inches
wide; suitable for aprons, cot
sheets, domestic uses Of many
kinds. Friday, 1Sr
yard ............... 1CN
Third Floor-Lansburgh q Brother
The Washington times., 1922-06-15
Sale! Boys Bathing Suits, SOC

Pacific type Of fine cotton, in
black with trimming in color con-
trasts, such as white and red. Trim
ming at neck, armholes and skirts;
sizes 6 to Id years, and this pur-
chase was especially for Fridays
selling at Soc.
The Washington times., 1922-06-15

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