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The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04

the principals and plans ofthe Nationa Republican League of the United States, hereby unite for the establish ment of a branch of said organization, to De known as the Republican League Club of Flagstaff, Arizona.
 We ask all citizens, who believe in the principles of the republican party, to subscribe their names to this list and assemble in public meeting, at the Masonic Hall, on the evening of Feb ruary 10, 1892, for the purpose of form ing permanent club. Geo. F. Camp bell, T. J. Coalter, c. A. Bush, J. II. Morse, A. c. Morse, J. Y. Brothers, Chas. Brothers, Allen Doyle, F. E. Foster, J. Guthrie Savage, Geo. H. Cook, J. Wilson, P. D. Berry, W. V. Cartwell, A, II. Beasley, B. o. Bayless, J. R. Lockett, John Clark, J. II. Esteb, Ed. I, Gale.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
A Great Offer for the Ladies.

Common sense and good judgement are the qualities for which our Ameri- can ladies are noted. When they find any article which will add to the com fort of their homes or to their personal appearance they speedily adopt it, be- ing quick to discover the superiority of the new over the old. It is to this trait that the firm of A. Mcdowell X Co. owes the wonderful success of their French Fashion Journals among Amer ican women. Whenever these Jour nals are critically examined their su- perior merit is at once recognized. They not only give the styles one month earlier than the American Fashion Journals; but the variety, originality and practicability of those styles lift them so far above all others, that they are now recognized as the Standards of Fashion for this country, as they have long been in France. Many com plaints have reached A. Mcdowell & Co. concerning the difficulty exper- fenced in obtaining their Fashion Journals through newsdealers, who will often try to work of some other and inferior publication lying on their hands, this firm has decided to give the following premium offer: To each yearly subscriber who sends S3.50, the regular yearly price for either La Mode de Paris" or Album des Modes" will be given gratis, as a pre- mium, Book No. l, "Dressmaking
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
Verde NeNNS NOtCS.

A correspondent from Cottonwood on the Upper Verde under date of January 26 writes:
 This fall and winter has increased the number of graves in our little city of the dead until it is quite grave yard, the deaths mostly being caused by mountain fever. The saddest bur- ial we have had was Mrs. Lee Yandeer- ing and her grown daughter, both be- ing buried in one day and in the same grave. Such things are sad for strangers to witness, but what must the husband and fathers feelings be. Surely, his feelings are beyond de- scription. The sympathy of the entire valley is with him, and may Gods blessings be granted to him is our wish in this, his groat bereavement.
 Farmers are getting ready to con- mence blowing and sowing. Owing to the dry weather the ground is quite dry, but the weather is fine, and all seem confident of an abundcnt harvest the coming season.
 Baled hay is bringing S20 on the ranches. If we had more, just at pres ent, to sell, think the most of us would say correct, satisfactory, &c.
 Stock is looking quite as well as could be expected for this time of the year.
 We have preaching and Sunday school every Sabbath, Brother Winds and Brother Battin officiating.
 Our young hopefuls are progressing finely under the instructions and man. agement of Brother Winds, our teacher.
 J. R. Mcdonald and R. McKinnon were in the valley a couple of days last week looking after the interests of the former. Come again, boys, we are always glad to see you. By the way, MT. Mcdonald has one of the finest ranches in the valley.
 l.. A. Willard, one of our most suc- cessful farmers, started today with a load of dressed pork to Prescott. If this is your kind of meat, L. A. can supply you, for, as the boy says, he has heaps of hogs now on hand and knows how to handle them and get the sinners for them.
 MT. Vandeering has been adding several improvements to his already fine ranch. Mir. V. is thorough go- ing and money making rancher.
 Thomas Carroll is remodeling his store building and putting in stock of goods.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
WHO Is SHE.
A strange story From The Verde Valley. Is It True.

A strange story From The Verde Valley. Is It True.
 On Tuesday morning, Justice of the Peace A. P. Gibson, received letter from Wm. Munds, of Verde Valley, which relates story. which if true, is distressing in the extreme. The wri- ter of the letter is an old, and respon- sible citizen of Verde Valley, and con- sequently the story is believed to be true. He says that on Friday night, January 29th, two Indians accompa- nied by white girl apparently about 1G years old came to Strahan's Cattle Ranch, at Rock Springs. At that time
 there was only a boy at the ranch. The girl told the boy that about two weeks ago while she was on her way home from school at Flagstaff, the Indians kidnapped her and since that time have kept constantly with her and away from the ranches. She gave her name as Alice Pack, and begged the boy to take her away from her captors. The Indians were well armed and kept a close watch on both the boy and girl. The girls clothing hung in tatters and she was in an exhausted condition. The Indians after staying all night left early in the morning taking the girl with them. When the boy went to the nearest neighbors some miles away, and told the above story, the settlers soon organized and started in pursuit, and at the time the messenger, Lesse Hart, left Munds' ranch other parties were being organized, and it is thought that the girl will soon be rescued from her captivity. One strange feature of the story IS that there is no one known in Flagstaff or vicinity by the name giv- en by the girl. Enquiry at the school shows that there is no such name on the school register, and so far as the SUN reporter is able to learn no such person is known here, and, the tale is given as it was told by the boy. The Verde valley is some thirty miles south of this place and during the winter communication is cut of by the deep snow, and only the most hardy rider attempts the trip.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
Organizing Republican Leagues.


 Col. George Christ, of Nogales, ar rived in Flagstaff Tuesday afternoon, and in the evening he made prelim- mary organization of a Republican League. Mir. Christ is a member of the National Republican Executive Committee, and was last year appoint ed organizer of leagues for Arizona The meeting was held in Masonic hall, and was we'll attended. J. Guthrie Savage was elected temporary chair man of the meeting, and introduced Mir. Christ who explained the objects of the league and urged the immediate organization of the Republicans of Co., conino county. George H. Cook was made temporary secretary. On motion of E. NJ. Doe the secretary was in- structed to prepare preamble to be signed by the members of the club. On motion of Ed I. Gale recess was taken to allow the preamble to be prepared. After short recess the meeting re- sumed business, and the preamble was adopted and signed by all Republicans present. On motion of T. J. Coalter a committee of three was appointed by the chair to make all preliminary ar |
 engagements leading to permanent or ganization. The chair appointed the following committee: T. J. Coalter, Allen Doyle and c, A, Bush, and asked that each member consider him- self voluntary committeeman to so- licit membership.
 The meeting adjourned until Mon day evening. February Sth, when it is expected that permanent organiza- ton will be made. Every Republican is invited and expected to be present at the next meeting, and earnestly re- quested to join the league.
 The following is the preamble and 2 list of those signing it at the meeting Tuesday night
 We, the undersigned republicans, believing in the political advantages to be derived from permanent and in- tclligent organization, and endorsing
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
/TuE EARTH TREMBLED.
Flagstaff and Vicinity Visited by ar Earthquake shock.

Flagstaff and Vicinity Visited by an 4 Earthquake shock.
 At exactly 12:30 o'clock Monday night those of our citizen who had re- tired for the night were suddenly awakened from their slumber by the swaying to and fro of buildings, creak- i ing of doors and windows, and other unusual manifestations. The cause of all this disturbance was an earthquake, the vibrations being from north to south, and taking in scope of country as far cast as Winslow and west as far Williams. The trembling was very distinct here, but was only of . few moments duration. Quite a number of people hastily got into their clothing and made for the street, not knowing but what the majestic peaks of the San Francisco mountains had given forth once more to volcanic cruptions. In fact, one citizen declares that he was on his way ho ne when the earthquake took place, and that accompanying the rumbling noise the entire surrounding country was brilliantly illuminated for period of six or eight seconds, and he is sanguine in his opinion that the sud den flash of light came from one of the extinct craters. We give this state ment for what it is worth, not being familiar with the brand of cigars our belated informant had been using that evening, we are in no position to criti- cize his remarks. At any rate, we will endeavor to be out the next time such thing happens (the earthquake, we mean), and capture a small corner of it for close acquaintance. Save a few slight frights, no damage was done by the trembler, and everybody has by this time, about regaincd their equilib- rum.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04

Simplified. This book is valued at S5.O0. Book No. l teaches how to keep wrinkles out of dresses; how to join seems; how to finish a waist, the darts, the bones, the collar, etc. how to make and put in sleeves of all kinds; how to make the new sham skirt by rule; how to match plaids and stripes, etc. It is desirable to hand in your subscriptions through local news dealers; but if any difficulty is ex- perienced in obtaining the Journals, send direct to A. Mcdowell & O., West l4th Street, New York.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
BuckWheat Cakes.

The old way of setting to raise night by the yeast while the cakes light yet there always well founded suspicion that buckwheat cakes made in that indigestbe and unwholesome because of the chemical action that takes place alters the flour from its original character that the soung decomposng process continues in the stomach followed by dyspepsia and kindred troubles
 The way does away with all fermentation, souring etc., and places upon the table smoking hot buckwheat cakes in 12 minutes less Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the element that superseded the old methods. Buck wheat and all grdde cakes made with Dr. Prices Powder not only exceedingly light and. delicious but be enjoyed by dyspeptcs and nvads with mpuniy Dr. Prices Cream the only baking powder containing the whites of eggs,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
That signal station.

The following letter from the Wealth. CT Bureau, in regard to the establish ing of Signal Station on Agassiz Peak, has been received by J. Guthrie Savage, and explains why the Depart ment cannot accede to the request of our citizens for such station:
 "DEAR SIR:-"
 With reference to your communication of the 4th instant, as to the establishment of meteorological station of Agassiz' Peak, I would say that this is a class of stations which we cannot at present afford to establish that is, mountain stations. They are, of course, of unusual interest, and I would be very glad if We could have several of them in constant operation in the United States, as they would add very much to our knowledge of the higher atmosphere. They are, how ever, much more expensive than others, and l have not seen my way clear to establish even a single one permanent ly. When find that am ahle to take up the matter of their establishment, l will be glad to take Agassiz' Peak into consideration.
 Thanking you for calling my atten- ton to this desirable location, re- main, yours respectfully,
 MARK w. HARRINGTON,
 Chief of Weather Bureau.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
The Georgia MinstreIs.

The Opera House was packed to the doors last night, and the audience was kept in the best of humor by the fine singing, dancing and generally clever work of Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrel Company. The performance they give is more original and better than that of many more pretentious organizations. The matinee and this evenings performance will doubtless be largely attended. d.-Denver Republican
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
- o--s--f Bucky OsNcill still On Top,

During the year 1889, William O'Neill was the sheriff of Yavapai county, and as the board of supervisors took exceptions to the extent of his bill for services rendered, he appealed to the county court. His claim amount. ed to $3,l52.S0, there being one item of $997. 50 for conveying a prisoner to the territorial prison at Yuma. The supervisors ran their blue pencils through the latter figures depriving them of all their former resemblance. When they got through, the county's servants deemed that s2l0 was suili- cient for Mir. O'Neil's trip to Yuma, but he did not think so and as a result his whole claim against the county was transferred to the court. There was a jury trial and judgment was entered in favor of ONeill amounting to $2,- 2S5.20 The county demurred against the decision and appealed it. The opinion as handed down by Judge Sloan afiirms the judgment of the lower court.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04

A son of W. H. Ashurst is very sick with pneumonia.
 There are a good many cases of tho whooping cough in town.
 A comical orange tree at Babbitt', hall OF the evening of Feby. l7th--G good supper too--Don't forget it. Get ready for good supper at Bab- pitts hall on Feby., 17th. The Young People of the Presbyterian church vii furnish it-"Enough said"
 Next Monday evening at 7:3O in the NJ. E. Church will be held the Sacred Quarterly Conference for the Flagstaff charge. All members are requested to be present.
 Ice cream and water ice in a booth, at Babbitt's hall on Wednesday even ing, Feby., 17th. Come and spend a pleasant evening. Don't be in hurry to leave as soon as you get your supper.
 The subject for the morning sermon at the M. E. Church next Sunday morning will be "1he Glory of the Church of Christ" Evening theme, '.Step Over the Line.n At the morn- ing service there will be the reception of members.
 The fall of snow during the past two months in this vicinity has aggregated several feet, and the old-timers say ''lots of snow lots of grass If the rule is a correct one there will be lots of grass next summer.
 Shakespeare will please excuse us Ii we modify him thus: Thrice is he clad who hath his system strengthened with Ayers Sarsaparilla, and he but naked, though arrayed in furs, whose blood is poor or with disease corrupted. An incompatible medicine!
 Supper all the evening, after 6 O. clock on Wednesday, Feby., l7th, at Babbitt's hall. The young people of the Presbyterian church will serve it. Ice cream and water ice will be on hand. A queer orange tree too. You are invited and will be made welcome.
 Full of bright stories and novelties of all kinds is '.Godey's Lady's Book 1 for February. It carries us back to the days when we sent our best girl dain. ty valentine; No more appropriate gift can now be made to q lady than one years subscription to the magazine. Next month the publishers announce the commencement of a story by Ed. gar Fawcett, Godey Publishing Co.,, Philadelphia, Pa. Price, $2.00.
 Says the Trinidad Chronicle: Tobe Crane, the well-known Union Pacific engineer, was the victim of hold-uI last evening about eight o'clock, suffer ing the loss of his gold watch and chain and $34 in cash. He was on his way to the Union Pacific yards and had just crossed the bridge when q man stepped out quietly from the shadow of one of the large trees, covered him with q revolver and quickly went through his pockets,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
LETTER LIST.

Following is list of letters remain ing uncalled for in the postofrcc at Flagstatf, Arizona, January 3l, 1899.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
To the Public.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of Daggs Bros. was on the 2Sth of August, 1890, dissolved by mutual consent. DAGGs BROS.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-02-04
Hov.s This l.

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY X Co.,, Props, Toledo, O.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the past l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 WEST &TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
 WALDING, KrNNAN 6 MARVIN, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price Toe. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-05-19
Ready-Made Clothes.

Tn spite of the marked improvement in the method of cutting ready-made clothes, men above six feet in height still find it exceedingly difficult to be fitted in made-up garments. There are plenty of coats and trousers for men with abnormal abdomens, but very few coats and trousers for men with un- usually long legs and arms. The shirt makers pay no heed to any measure ment save that of the neck, and the six footer whose neck measurement is be- low sixteen inches finds the sleeves of the ready-made shirt nearly half way to his elbows. Shoemakers do better. A man wearing shoe anywhere below eleven may be fitted at almost any price. The cheapest shoes, though rum ming as high as twelve, are nearly all too broad for slender feet.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-05-19
LIBERTY VERSUS COMFORT.
How a Pet Goldfinch Was Enticed Back
 Into His Cage.

Into His Cage.
 Our pet goldfnch, having escaped from his cage, flew into tall ailanthus tree in the back yard, says the Amer ican Agriculturist. There he sat, sing ing his sweetest and rejoicing in his unexpected freedom. We brought out his gilded cage and set it on the top of tall step-ladder, leaving the door open and just inside a cup of tempting hemp seed. For two hours he scorned to look at it, though he often fixed his bright little eyes on us when we called him, and answered us with cheery, defiant "Witzah!" We had almost given up hope of getting him back, when it oc- cured to us to ring his breakfast bell; in other words, to rattle up the hempseed in the tin box where it was kept. This was sound he understood, as we had long made it a practice thus to an- nounce breakfast to his fnchship. Fortunately he had nothing to eat when he flew away, and the well-known sound suggested seed, water and lettuce to the little empty stomach, so he hopped down slowly from bough to bough, until he was close to the cage. There he stood for some time, evident ly hesitating, until suddenly he fiut- tered down into his home, having de- cided to abandon the delights of lib erty for the solid comforts of civiliza- tion
The St. Johns herald., 1892-05-19
HE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY.
Shrewd Scheme by Which a Long Minded
 Orator Was Choked on.

A good story is related in the Louis member of the Louisville bar. He was a 'long-winded" talber, and when he arose to make an argument he didn't know when to stop. On one occasion he was making a speech before Judge Ballard in the United States court. He had spoken for several hours, and the judge and everybody else were thor oughly tired out, though they were helpless. At last Judge Ballard beck oned his brother Jack Ballard to him and implored him to stop Lawless if he could.
 ''Oh, that's easy enough" replied the brother. ''lll stop him inside of three minutes"
 There was a great deal of curiosity to see how this could be accomplished, as the oratol seemed to be nowhere near the end of his speech. Jack Bal lard took pencil and sheet of paper and wrote:
 'My Dear Colonel: As soon as you finish your magnificent argument I would like you to join me in the clerks office in bumper of fine old bour- bon"
 The note was handed to the orator, who paused at the end of a soaring pe- riOd, drew his glasses from his pocket and read the note. He put it in his pocket, and said:
 "And now, if it please your honor, and you gentlemen of the jury, leave the case with you"
 He picked up his hat and was in the clerk office in about a minute.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-05-19
AN ANCIENT TRAGEDY. E
Traces of . Foul Deed of tho Middle
 Ages.

Traces of . Foul Deed of tho Middle
 Ages.
 A curious discovery was recently made by wine-grower in the department of the Charente. Adjoining his property are the ruins of an ancient chateau, which has been left to it's fate for centuries. As part of one of the walls of this old pile showed symptoms of an approaching collapse, the peasant ob- tained permission to remove it, and a few days ago he set to work to demolish it.
 After toiling for a couple of hours, amazement he came upon two skele- tons, the necks, arms and legs of which had been tightly bound to each other by iron links. They were in an erect posi- tion and it was evident they were the remains of men who had been imnured hundreds of years ago. The wine grower lost no time in drawing the aC- tention of local antiquarians to his dis covery, and careful investigation re- vealed further the presence of frag- ments of clothing which had been re- duced almost to dust, as well as of rusty weapon and two pieces of wood.
 The skeletons are to be placed in the Bordeaux museum, and great pains are being taken to insure their transport thither in the same position as that in which they were found. There is no doubt that some tragedy of the middle ages, of which possibly some record may survive, led to the confinement of these unfortunate victims in the man. ner described. It is matter of course that the strange discovery is engaging the attention of antiquarians in that part of France, and it is by no means improbable that some clew to the mys- tery may be forthcoming ere long.