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Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The inquest held upon the body ol Christina Christiansen, which ad- journed to meet at the ranch las night, was completed there according to previous arrangement. The jury found both a majority and minority verdict. Five of them believed tna' deceased came to her death from the effects of arsenic administered by A Yendre,cn, while one man believed that the poison was administered by an unkn own party.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21
Lost.

Somewhere near or about the Grand Central mine or Contention mine I dropped "slasher" Sometimes called gaI.) In my present emergency I ask, if you find it or hear ol it UT know of it don't give it away, but bring it here. It is not for its intrinsic value; only to show the time and place from whence il came. Claim your reward.
 KICKER.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

w. F. Bradley and wife left today or San Francisco, where they will visit Mrs. Bradley's mother. From there they will visit other points in California and enjoy a vacation which they have well earned. They will re- turn about Sept. lst.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

R.P. Sake, representing the Los Angeles Times, IS in the city soliciting dpr his paper. He came up from No xaIes last night. MT. Saxe is also a representative of the Examiner's big ,sfitioa of 5OO,OOO copies to be dis .<ributsd at the Worlds Fair. He was ths Timss correspondent as Pheniz during the sssaicn of the Legislature ed eainsd ssputatisn of being [ 1aeue slass ssvsps ,er nsn,
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The case ot the United States vs D. D, Ross is to cone before the U. $. court at Tucson on June 1st. Bot' Paul was serving subpenas today up- on witnesses for both plaintiff and de- fendant. Judgin g from appearances Cochise will be deserted about the fret of the month.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The Oasis is the name of a new journalistic venture at Arizola, the new town on the desert. It will ad- vertise the resources of that section and be another channel of usefulness in building up our te ritory.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

MT. J. R. Crane, an old timer on the Pacific coast, and at the present time post blacksmith at Fort Huachucs, is visiting Tombstone. He has received the appointment of notary public. He finds maEy old acquaintances in Tombstone who are glad to see him.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Matt Everhardy and Miss Elizabeth Pistt were joined in marriage in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The groom was a well known resident of Tomb stone for g number oi years.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

George Daily took run up to Tombstone today on his way to Chi cago. He has been at Bi,bee for sey- eral days.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Gov. Hughes has issued condition al pardon to co lvict C. B H. Gray, who was sent 10 prison from Iavapai county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Dr. Hamilton, who went to Fair bank last night with the coroner's party, led his saddle horse down so that he could come back immediately after giving his testimony. The horse broke away before reaching that place and had not been heard from at noon today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

There IS A rumor on the street that ex>sheriff Kelton is 10 be the Super intendent of the prison in place of w. K. Meade. Cap would make a first rate man for the place but we are doubtful about the truth of the story
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Tn April, 1889, E. E. Reynolds, the Utica (N. Y.) music dealer, was visited by E. E. Reynolds, of New Haven, Conn. Each acknowledged that their names were Elmer Ellsworth. and each were named for Ellsworth, of Zouave fame. Each was born in the same year and week. The publication of these curious facts brough. letter from Rev. E. E. Reynolds, of Ludlow, Vt, named the same and born same year and week as the other two.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The beer famine was broken yester- day by the arrival of carload ot fresh keg Anheuser-B lsch beer consigned to Martin Costello.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Miss Anabel Owsley left Los Angel -s for Chicago yesterday in company with an excursion of musical people, mostly members of the Treble CieI club.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The diamond drill on the Gilded Age mine has been hung up for the summer. The manipulator, John Cain, will visit the Worlds Fair.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The cattle cases which came up on demurrer this morning bid lair to take up the attention of the court for the balance of this week and part of next.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

A Chinsmen at Tempe cut his throat last Wednesday because the supreme court decided in favor of the constitutionality of the Geary act.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Fred Miller, representing Allcock's s Porous Plasters and BIcklins Arnica Salve, is at the Palace. He is postin E the town.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The rate from Tucson to Chicago was cut down a few dollars by the Southern Pacific yesterday. Round trip tickets can now be had for $73 90 from Tucson.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Chief Pugh was busy dealing ou. notices to city taxpayers today. citing them to appear and see the raise or drop out.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Supervisor Perkins came over from Bisbee today. He is registered at ,h, Palace.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Sam Webb has received seventy-six applications thus far for positions under him as collector of this port. Most of them are positions as line rluers
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Invest your money where you have a sure thing. The investment of ten dolla.s per month in Santa Monica real estate is where you can do 1t.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Geo. Bowers. one of the owners of the Harqua Hala bonanza mines, is seriously i'll at his home in San Fran cisco. and his recovery is considered doubtful.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Mrs. S. ". BenGley, Phoenix, Geo. Colburn and K. J. Ellis. San Franci-co are registered at the San Jose.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Joe Rathburn is in Yuma assisting his father with a brick kiln which Inc is getting ready to burn.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

The rate of city taxes has been agreed upon. It will be ] of one per cent on a valuation of S300, 900.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Miss Kitty Rafferty is still suffering from hiccoughs and her condition is very alarming.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Scott White returned this morning from Phoenix where he went after a witness.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Choice branas of butter and cbeele q Hos6sr's the pioneer grocer, on Ere coat and Fifth stsos1a.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

F. x. Wolcott has received the irst apricots of the season. They came front Tucson.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Yuni had half an inch of rain dur ing the late storm.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

R. J. Mclean was admitted to ci,i- zenship today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

E. H. Hunson is registered at the Cochise. He halls from PheniN.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Miss Kitty Rallerty is still suffering from prostraiion.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Judge Baker of Wilcox was visitor to Tombstone today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Mrs. w. c. Green and family are at the Palace.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Frank Russel, the W. '. line man is visiting Tombstone
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

A. Yendreson was admitted 10 bail yesterday in the sum of S2 900.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Dennis Twomey. Turquois. and Vim. Koch. New York, are registered &, the Cochise.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21
Weak Women

Owe Co themselves duty to take Hood . sar- sapariils, in view of the great relief 1t has given those who suffer from ailments pecu- liar 10 thesex. Bypurifying the blood, regu- tating important organs, strengthening tas nerves. and toning the whole system, 1t re- stores the facilitated to health.
 After 1S Years.
 "For l5 years my mother has been troubled with milk les. She ewent to different parts of California, as persons said the climate might help her. but it WAS of no avail, and I, being 0 druggist, thought would get her to try Hoods sG-sapariIla- Before she had taken half a botse she said she was improving, so shc continued until she took half a dozen bottles, and now she is perfectly well. For nearly ffteeI years she was unable to walk around, but now she canwalk as well as ever" T. F. BLAKE, San Francisco, with c. F. Rich eEds & Co, Wholesale Druggists. .
 Like a New Creature.
 "I have been for years trying to get help for that terrible general debility and weakness So common to women. Within year have taken ten or twelve bottles of Hoods sarsa- parilla, and am now feeling like e new crea- ture." MRS. F. B. Ross, Marlin, Texas
 Hoods Sarsaparilla Sold by druggists. q; six for E. Prepared Sniy by z: HOOD CO.,, Ipo,hecarie.
 100 Doses One Dollar
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Judge Barnes came up from Ben son this morning with Scott White.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21
BORN.

GALLES-In Tombstone, May 18th to
 the wife of 6. Gsllsn, daughter.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

l. Gamez, pre!ect of Arispe is in town. He is stopping at the Cochise.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

Dr. Jones of Benson is up from that thriving town.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

From Fridau's Daily.
 J. R. Crane, Fort Huschuca. is at the Palace.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21
From Thursdav's Daily.

Boo Paul is in town.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-05-21

riders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-22
THE END.


The influence of List on the destiny Of
the piano was immense. can best COM
pare it with the revolution brought about
by Victor Hugo in the mechanism OF the
French language. This influence was
more powerful than that Of Paganini in
the world of the violin. because Pagani-
nj dwelt always in an inaccessible region
where he alone could live. while List,
starting from the same point, deigned to
descend into the practical paths where
any one could follow who would take
the trouble to work seriously. To play
like him on the piano would be imposai-
bic, As Olga .Jauina said in her strange
book. bis fingers We're not human fin
gers, but nothing is easier than to follow
the course lie marked ont, and in fact
every one does follow it whether he
knows it or not. Tho great development
Of seniority of tone, with the means of
obtaining it, which he invented. has be-
come the Indispensable condition ana
very foundation of modern execution
Century.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-22

Minnie-Do you like MIR. Dickcrman'
Esther-Oh, immensely! call him my
american Beauty man" lie sends me
the loveliest roses.
Ninnie-Nothingb but roses9
Esthcr-No, nothing but roses. And
think that enough for him, even if he is
rich.
Minnie-But where do you get your VIC
Lett,
Esthcr-I can always depend on Ed KEEL
son for violets, tell him adore them.
Minnie-lnd Frank IldrhncssY
Esther--Oh, he brings me bonbons
There's Il box on the table nov.
Minnie-Aud what does Tom Wilson
give your
Esther-Iom doesn't give me anything
He only takes me 10 the tleater He's the
loveiest escort You ever saw.
Minnie And what is George Holding
tons speciality
Esther GaorgcY Oh, well, George Just
er--calls, You know. He's saving up his
money for the engagement ring Harry
Romano in Harper's Bazaar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-22

Marcus Gray had taken his ticket AT
Victoria Station aud two more minutes
would have seen him in the train on his
way to Srreatham, where the Lumsdens
lived when his attention was attracted
by the placard of an evening newspaper.
"Mysterious Murder This Day Of City
Merchant" WAS the startling announce
ment which stared him in the face,
Now, his uncle was city merchant,
one of thousands of others, and that of
itself was enough to cause him to invest
penny in the purchase of paper.
1t is enough to say that Gray did not
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-22

tWesn DllnSelI anu AL. Llusuen. 10
ing forward into his room he took up
the teHphons tube With the intention of
signaling to his friend that he was there
and at his service Tho tube was in his
band, and lie was on the point Of put
ting it to HIS lips whep., a sound Which
reached him through it arrested his at
tention and caused him to clap it to his
ear instead. What be heard sounded to
him like an inarNchlate cry, as it might
be, Of surprise OF fear, followed, the mo.
ment the tube touched his ear, by the
words, "Oh, Harry, Harry-this from
YOUR Close upon which came groan,
then dull thud as OF some heavy body
falling, and last of all, after brief
silence, but very family, what seemed
| like the clashing Of door.
For a few moments longer Mr.. Orde
stood with the tube glued to his.ear like
a man ssupehed, but no further sound of
any kind reached him. Then his wits
came back to him in some measure. He
gave the signal he had been on the point
of giving before and waited with a sick
ening suspense impossible to describe,
for a response. But none came. Again
he signaled anl again he waited; but
with like result, or rather with no re-
suit at all, The tube dropped from his
fingers and he sank into his chair utterly
! da2ed and contoundel.
What Ind happened TO his friend?
Had he been the unwilling auditor of
tragedy in which Lumsden had PLAYED
the part of victim: If nothing had hap
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-22

Bsecham's Pills arc better IMAM minera
waters,
The sun., 1893-08-07
MoRE TIME GIpEN PENSIONERS.
They Have Untii Oct, 10 20 Provo Their
Right 20 Receive Pensions.

WAsHINoroN. Aug. 6-Judge Lochren. PEN
sion Com missioner. has Issued the following
order:
In cases Of mansions heretofore suspended for lack oil
proof pension able degree OF disability unh't
the act OF June ~ $780, 10 directed that the period
within which tho pensioners may furnish fnrther eV
dence. or apply to this bureau for examination py
medical Board bo extended to Oct TO- 1893. ana that
no such pensions dropped for lack OF such evidence
before that date.
Let copy OF this order be mailed to all such pen.
soners have not already acted upon the notice pre-
yiou.iy given ws LocBRES. Commissioner
To a reporter for the United Press Judge
Lochren said. in explanation OF the order:
Under color OF tho act Of juno ~ 1890.
but really under the misconstruction OF fthatact
resulting from order 164. many pensions were
granted for disabilities not OF service origin.
which in no way inSapaSitated II the msI. per.
I ISal labor. and were therefore not not
ns9 ass up, s day that Of ss a bureau Is
claimants pr thsIr attoIneys may have AVE
rssa sSsn msfs andsr By ordsf se into s
their proof only to such specific disbithies lit Is Is
fact a good good case % for pen pens ion might have been
shown. The pensions have. therefore. not
been dropped. but SUSPENDED. and not. notice given
within sixty days and show their right to PEN
sion, II a legal right exists. Ordinarily. this
has been found to give sufficient time.
sit has been thought, however. that because
ofthe persistent misrepresentation by certain
newspapers and persons Of the action and In
tention Of this bureau. that many pensioners
may have been msled and discouraged from
presenting such proofs as they could furnish,
or from asking for medical examination. L
have. therefore upon tho suggestion and ad-
vice OF the Secretary of the Interior. con-
pensioners already notified. but perhaps
misled. as l have indicated may. take
steps to retain their pensions they are IN tact
to pension under tho law should have it. and
IL his right does not appear by his proofs on
supply such proof: but the names Of pension
ers not entitled to pensions under any law.
full notice and examination. be stricken from
tho rolIs
The sun., 1893-08-07
SHOT IN THE NECK.
james Howell Likely to Die In FIatbush
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Kroao Arrested.

james Howell Likely to Die In Flatbush
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Kroao Arrested.
Henry Krone. o saloon keeper Of Webster
street. Flatbush. was arrested yesterday and
is held at the Town Hall to await tho result OF
the wound he inflicted upon James Howell OF
East New York avenue. whom he shot in the
neck with a thrty-two calibre revolver at II
O'Clock on Saturday night. Howell was taken
to the Flatbush Hospital Yesterday afternoon
DR.. Duryea said the ball had glanced upward
and lodged at the base Of the brain. and that
Howell's chances for recovery were very slim.
Howell. his brother John. Henry Heintz. and
Krones brother .in-law. John Burns. were ON
the piazza Of Krone's saloon. which 10 known
as the Halfway House. 1t Is said that Howell
abused krone. and charged him with keeping
a disorderly house. Krone denied tho charge
in violent language and Howell spran9 upon
long beard. and with his arms locked about
strength.
Sr he and the men for ten min
Howell In tho left side OF tho neck. With the
blood pouring from the wound. Howell still
clung to krone's beard. but he received .
crushing blow on tho skull from the revolver.
and fell to the floor unconscious. messen-
hundred yards distant. to which the wounded
man was taken In a carriage.
krone's place has a bad reputation. Krone,
who Is 81 wears old. has been married several
times. His last wife. Johanna. eloped with
Day Pave I'D DaGWe an iceman; three years sso.
well died last week. Howell was formerly Q
cook in the hospital
The sun., 1893-08-07
WHOLESALE sWINDbING.
The Charge Against . ven.known Lawyer
OF Columbia, =. G.

WASHINGTON. Aug. g. - Acquaintances OF
Capt. C. G. Barrett, a well-known lawyer Of
Columbia. 8. c.. express much surprise at his
arrest on charge Of wholesale swindling. as
reported this morning.
He was in Washington not long ago press
ing his claims to an appointment as chief clerk
in the Office OF the Assistant Attorr ey General.
He was also candidate for the Railroad Com
missionership of his State. ana 1t is said his
chances for getting it were good.
The accounts OF his operations say that he
induced number Of fourth class Postmasters
to order. on letter bearing their names
and official titles. from Northern dealers largo
quantities of various kinds Of merchandise
and manufactured articles.
Credit was asked and Barrett given as refer
snce. When the goods arrived Barrett took
possession and sold them for whatever he could
get When the bills became due tho manufac-
turers and dealers discovered the swindle
In connection with this. Barrett disposed.
through his Post ONCE aceomplices. OF 9uan:
titles OF stamps which had once been used and
the cancellation stamp removed.
Upon the discovery OF this the Government
took hand. and an investigation follow &C. re-
sultiDg in the CAPTAINS arrest. In default Of
$1,000 bail. he was remanded to jail Addi-
ttonal arrests are expected.
The sun., 1893-08-07

nFoet rthe Exhtsit. Were Closed, Hevvevsr
and the Mnrnrrr,ert Lost Heavily.

CHICAGO. Aug. a-Judge STEMS Injunction
being still In force the Worlds Fair was omen
to-day. It cost the Exposition Company at
least $4,000 to obey the Injunction. estimate
Ing tho attendance the same AZ on last Sum-
day. and II was undoubtedly less. for hardly
10000 persons paid admission. Tho public
evidently understands quite we'll that, while
Judge Stein can compel the directors. under
his ruling. to make the park and the buildings
accessible to visitors on Sunday, his jurisdic-
tion does not extend to the point OF ompellino
exhibitors TO keep their displays open to view.
The exhibitors also understand this. and. as
far as they were concerned. the Fair was
closed TO-DAY.
Perhaps % per cent. OF the exhibits requir-
ing the attendance OF employees were closed.
Many OF the restaurants were also shut Con-
cession aires in general, except those on the
Midway. rather than operate their places at a
loss, shut up shop Gatekeepers and ticket
sellers In reduced numbers were at their posts
as usual No efforts were made to get large
attendance. No special attractions had been
services not hsd IN
great loss. against the Judgment and desires
q q the the management in obedience to the order
npances. the injunction % q serious. metter
great as the profits of a lair weekday;
Coy. Foster OF Louisiana, escorted by the
Washington Artillery OF New Orleans and
Battery ID OF Louisiana. arrived this al ernoon.
The Governor was accompanied by his stall
to participate, in the celsbration OF Louisiana
day at tho Fair next Thursd ay. The mill
tary will 60 into camp at Sixty-sixth street.
Upon their arrival the Southern soldiers
were met by st. Bernard Commnndery drill
corps. which visited New Orleans last year In
Hs HseS ss DIN S. eSess Of the Gffs' 5 f.rTs aTTnT
company Battery. d Of the Illinois National
Guard was also on hand to fire re- salute as the
train came to a standstill. Tho Southerners
were escorted to their quarters. whore an Inn
promntu reception was rendered by St Ber-
nard Commandery.
The long continued row between the walters
In tn" German village In the Midway and the
management OF the enterprise resulted yes-
terdny in the summary discharge OF oil tho
swallow-taicd young men and tho substitu-
tion OF seventy-ive young women In their
complaint has been made to the managers OF
the surliness of tho men walters: many OF
whom were brought to this country from Ber-
lfn. SO frequently were the customers in
suited that the patronage fell of to such de-
gree that the managers became alarmed.
Director General Davis wi i return from a
hshinE trip early in the week. and It is likely
that the matter Of tho resignation Of Theodore
Thomns Musical Director OF the Fair. will be
brought before him for action.
Mr.. Thomas. 1t is asserted. has offered his
powerless to act and SO the matter will be re-
ferred to Mr.. Davis for his action. However.
this will not In any way interrupt tho carrying
ready planned.
The sun., 1893-08-07
When tho Indians Ate Grasshopp.rs,

Salvador Changalogash and Sefora Marce-
lima Blscktooth were among the witnesses OF.
ext Gov. Downcy to remove the indiana from q
portion OF Warmers ranch. Both are very old.
In answer to line Of questions from Senator
tooth said. through an interpreter. that grass
hoppers were one favorite article Of diet with
hoppers in bill -of-fare quantities the In
dians first dug holes in the ground: then they
set fre to the grass. and the hoppers. to es-
were captured in mum bers. The grasshoppers
were usually roasted before they were eaten.
well. the Indians still catch and eat grass
hoppers. do they not u ask ed Senator White.
=, Not much now" was the stoicai answer.
..maagy MY no. asked the Senator.
pers to eat" explained the aged witness