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The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27
BRAINED HIS BABIES.
Shot Two Women and a Man, Killed His Children and Then Committed
 Suicide.

ST. FgAxfIs, KAN.. June 15.-A hor
 rible tragedy was enacted about
 nine miles northeast of St. Francis ] this morning. Frank Williams, q farmer, while in lit of rage, at- tempted to murder his wife, Miss Alice Smith and Wm. Smith. He then beat out the brains of his two little children, q girl 5and the boy g with a hatehet, after which he blew his brains out with revolver.
 Williams lost his first wife last September, and on May 12 was married 10 Mrs. Anna Kennedy formerly a Miss Dixon. who lived near by, and who had assisted in his hotise- work for some time past. Their married life was very un- happy, and after about four weeks of turmoil the woman left him, and went to live with a man named Swanson, a neighbor, During the the past week Williams went to the house ofSwanson several times, fiourished Q revolver and threatened to kill his wife and Mrs. Swanson. This morning the Swanson family and Mrs. Williams started to come to St Frances for the porpose of having Williams arrested. On the way they stopped at the house Eof George ". Smith.
 While there Millions appeared upon ihe scene. and proceeded to settle the difference between him self and wife by whipping out a re- volyer and attempting to kill every body in sight, Smith was shot through the cheek, the bullet knock ing out two teeth. He was also shot twice in the back, and may die. Miss Smith rccieyed bullet in the breast, but fortunately her corset arrested the bullet and she suffered but a slight flesh wound.
 Mrs. Williams, the wife, received a 4bullet in the month, but is not seriously wounded. Williams then rode home, where he completed his devilish work by smashing the brains out of his two children with a hatchet and shooting himself through the head. When the Sheriff arrived on the scene Will Hams aud the little girl were dead and the little boy was dying. The Coroner was sumnone q, and is now holding an inquest. Intense excitement prevails throughout the neighborhood. Democrat,
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

N9w Orleans-A cotton press was the scene of terrible explosion to- day which resulted in one man be- ing killed and a dozen wounded. Seven or eight are missing. The Union Press is one of the largest in the city. It covers nearly an en- tire square. At the time of the ex- plosion, the, boilers were being test ed. One of the boilers exploded without. warning, and, in an instant. q volume of hot water was ejectetl on all sides. The walls around the boiler room eaved in and those men who escaped the water is believed were buried in the ruins. Mr Pen- rose was struck by brick and re- ceived full stream of boiling water in the face. He was picked up dead. Workmen are delving in the ruins, as 1t is known that there are at least halfa dozen people, mostly labor CTS, buried beneath them NIT. Pen rose was part owner of the compress and was member of the school board. The press is demolished. The walls of the cotton yards were torn to pieces for nearly a square. Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

THE latest news from Cuba s all against the revolutionists. They have been losing heavily, and nd- init the death of Marti. The up- rising is something more than the ordinary revolt. however and the insurgents are not by any means ready to yield. Spain has yet con siderable fighting to do,-Tempe News.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

Chas. Parker, the negro arrested in Phenlx last week charged with indecent conduct in the presence of young girls and women. was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of 5000 ill default of which he went to jail.-News.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

IT IS now stated that when China has borrowed all the money needed to settle up accounts with Japan two-tairds of her entire customs re venue will be pledged. The ad- vantage European governments have is that they are not required to put up collateral security for payment of their bonds.-Tempe News.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

WHEN people come to be so hon. est tihat everybody else seems to them to be scomdrels, they ought to go 10 the mountains and become hermits and write their experiences for the benefit of this sinful world, after they have taken to themselyes Minpe.-Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

THE new woman is already with us to some extent. The census re- turns show that we have in this country 59 women blacksmiths, 32 women wood choppers, 129 women butchers, 191 women carpenters and g women undertakers.-Star-
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

A MISSOURI fisher man was CT gently pulled into the river and drowned by large catfish impal- ed on his hook, Couldn't Presi- dent Cleveland be induced to catch that fish?-Oasis.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

Within the past year about 4OOO fruit trees and 2OOO vines have been planted and 400 acres of land seed ed of wheat and alfalfa in the vii cinity of Casa Grande, Ariz.- News.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

THE real rulers of Turkey ap- pears to be clique of desperadoes who stand behind the Sultan. dag- ger in hand. The threat is openly made that if the Sultan does so and so he will be assas inated.-Tempe News.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

THE new women and her bicycle bids fairtoremain the principal sub- iect of the leading comic magazines for the balance of the season. Williams News.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

FREE silver or gold standard is the thing to te settled within the next year. 1t Is beginning to be fairly started all over the United States already.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27
M0RONE'S MURDE R.
How the NacosarI Blackboard was
 Held Up.

HetU Ups
 The folio wing received from our Bisbee correspondent gives q full account of the killing of MT. Nor enc:
 In the forenoon of the 18th day ofthis month about three miles be- wound the Cachuta ranch, a buck board, bound for Nacosari was halted by masked highwaymen, who murderded the driver, Louri- ano Moreno. and made way with over $60OO in silver and bills.
 Besides the murdered driver there were two passengers. one of them MT. Woodruff, of the Nacosari Con- verting company. escaped by driv- ing into the bushes that lined the roadside and running under cover of trees and rocks until he was be- you'd danger. Mir. Crowley, the other passenger, was less quick and was compelled 10 stand and deliy- CT. He was relieved of his watch, carbine and six shooter. Mir. Wood. ruff arrived yesterday. His version of the tragedy is as follows:
 "We(Moreno and I) left Bisbee for Nacosari early on the morning of the 11th. We arrived that even ing at Triboiet's ranch, where we stayed untilthe next morning, We started early on the 18th, and wore joined by James Crowley. who was at one dals superintendent of the NJ. NJ. Sherman ranch. At Cochu- to we changed mules. Three miles beyond Cochuta we saw in the road ahead Of us man on horseback who. when he saw us, swerved sud- denly from the road and disappear ed. I thought his actions suspici- ous and asked Moreno what he thought of it He made the Mexi- cans reyly of indifference, 'Quien pave,' and chucked the mules into a trOt.
 When we came to the spot where the horseman iIad turned from the road Iessaw movement of some thing in the bushes and pointed it out to my companions. They thought it was COW but their opinion changed suddenly when three men with carbines in hand jumped from the bushes and with out q word commenced firing. They apparently were not used to the high-eighted carbines which they carried, for I escaped and the null es turned in heir.fright and were several hundred yarbs up the road before Moreno was killed. Crowley was held by the robbers for over an hour but was finally released. liter Il long and circuitous tramp I reached the ranch and dispatched Il party of men who found the body and took it on to Nacosari.
 "All three of the robbers were Their object seemingly was to crippiesthe mules; Morno's killing was undoubtedly uninten- tlonal.
 "They took .i $6OOO in Mexican money that was to be used in pay ng the employees of the Converting and $1OO of my own."- Gazette,
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

ARIZONA is for both gold and sil- yer, as We produce both metals and that in abundance. We are both silver bugs and gold bugs and we want the coinage of both metals. and will supply the world sufficient for all it's wants.-Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

CHINESE born in San Francisco have organized an alleged lodge of Native Sons of the Golden West, much to the disnay and disgust ol the generally.-Oasis.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

Braulio Garcia, proprietor of meat market in Tucson took large dose of laudanum last week, but whether or not with suicidal intent is not known.-Neys.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

TIE life of 'z democratic editor in Arizonia is not a happy one J.O. Du Abar editor of the Phoenix Ga- zette is in jail under fine of Sl 900 for labelling the demcratic officials of that territory.-Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

BooM ArIzona's resOrces and you will be advancing your own inter ests. s.-Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27
TeI.T' itOriaI Items.

PHoEHrx has seven candidates for the governorship.-Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-27

Decorating Committee.
 Conrad Overson, Ephram Strad- ling, Norman Freeman, Peter Pet erson, Ella Patterson, Lottie Sher- wood, Maud Sherwood, Maggie Jar. vis' Saomia Gibbons ann Susie Chapman
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
IRON TRADE REVIEW.

CLEvELAND, O., Jan. 3l.-The Iron Trade Review says today: There are evi- dences that the prolonged uncertainty in regard to the financial legislation, poor raiiruad earnings and the further outflow of gold are holding back number of pro- jects that involve a large tonnage in iron and steel. The financial problem is, h fact, the largest element of uncertainty in the outlook for every industry. It is evil dent that every buyer of Lake Superior iron ore is going to be in no hurry to make ar rangements for the next years supply, preferring to wait until there are more definite indications as 10 the future basis Of values. While work on which contracts have been let has brought certain amount of work to mills and there IS promise of goodly tonnage few months hence, there is a sharp struggle for orders that can, be putin hand at once.
 Iron business in nearly all lines has been below anticipation. Pig iron sales to mills and foundries have been small. Prices for foundry iron are quite as weak as at Il oli- day times. Bessemer pig and billets hold the better prices noted last week. Sales ot Bessemer pig are reported at S1O and sl0.1 To and of billets at S14.90 through Pittsburg brokers.
 Wrought iron pipe producers have come together on a 10 per cent advance, and conditions in that market are such that this can be maintained.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
TWO GOOD DOGS

SOON RUN DOWN THREE BURaLARIoUs
 NEeRoEs-THEY ARE IN JAIL.
 Walter Smith, Jim Brown and Lum Ty- son, all colored, are in the county jail, and attempt at burglary is charged again st them.
 Yesterday morning about O o'clock, dur ing the absence of the family, an attempt was made to rob the residence of Mir. Stephen Holloman at Hewlett station, six miles from Birmingham, on the Oneonta branch of the Birmingham Mineral rail- road. They were frustrated in their plans by Mrs. Holloman, who returned and frightened the would.be burglars away. Mrs. Holloman had presence of mind enough to secure gun as quickly as pos- sible, and as the three negroes fled from the house she fired at them, but they had gained too great distance and tho shot proved ineffective.
 MT. Ed Haigler was working near by and saw the negroes leaving, and, as soon as the alarm could be given, he headed a posse which went in pursuit of them.
 Two dogs belonging to MT. Ben Sharritt were secured and put on the track of the 2 negroes. They were traced to North Bir- ,mingham and from there towards the city. ! The posse overlook them at Tenth aven ue and Twenty sixth street and placed them under arrest. They were then brought to the city and incarcerated in the county jail. iA Smith, it is said, has made confession to MT. Haigler, in which he admits every 'thing charged against him and his two companions.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
The greatest fire sale in the existence of Birmingham is now going on at 1911 2d ave.
MARSHAL CANROBERT

WILL BE FITTINGLY IGNORED ON THE DAY
 OF HIS FUNERAL.
 PARIS, Jan. 31.-In the chamber of dep- uties today the government asked for a credit of 20,000 francs for the purpose of defraying the expenses of state funeral for Marshal Canrobert. M. Hubbard, rad ical, opposed the proposal on account of his action at the time of Bazean's treason able surrender at Metz and his ceaseless opposition to the republic, which ended only with his death. Premier Ribot pointed out that the matter was simply one of rendering the homage of the army to the person of a hero.
 The sitting throughout was stormy one, |, the socialists taunting Nj. Ribot with hay ing formerly been a servant of the empire, while the members of the right employed obstructive tactics to prevent NJ. Hubbard from speaking, which they were success -ful in doing for twenty minutes.
 Urgency was finally voted upon the grant and the obsequies of Marshal Can. robert were fixed for Sunday next.
 The chamber acquiesced in the govern ment's request for the Canrobsrt credit by a vot5 of 288 to 159. t ~
 King Alexander of Servia was present during the debate in the chamber and later visited the senate, where the amnesty bill was under consideration.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01

ringer, which is operated at the wish of the engineer simply by manipulating a a throttle valve. 1t has been pronounced by experts to be the most desirable bell ringer in use. This little engine is cylin- drieal in form,s with all attachments weighing only twenty pounds, and de- velops 3.26 horse power when used as lo- conotive bell ringer. It can best be oper- | atsd by compressed air, which is taken from the engine reservoir. This engine is what might be termed a rotary engine, but differs materially from any other rotary engine. The exhaust steam is utilized for the operation of the valve (after starting), {, which offers DO resistance whatever in what is termed back pressure, thereby giv- ing full and complete power direct to the cylinder. The metallic packing used in the cylinder is self adjusting, and the valve is balance valve, and this, too, is self adjusting.
 There are DO eccentrics, no cranks. no cross head and no connecting nor piston rod |, but the power Is applied direct to the driving shaft of whatever machine this en- zine is propelling. It's simplicity is enough cent of power utilized and friction ob- viated by connecting the power direct to the resistance. The cylinder does not TO- tate as in most of the rotary engines, but there is rotating or oscillating move- ment of the piston, and the opening in their piston rods attached, is attached to the shaft to be used as driving shaft.
 One of these little engines is now in practical operation as a bell ringer on one of the passenger engines of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham and is decidedly success.
 Mir. Pearce coptemplates at an early date to organize stock company for the manufacture Of large engines and small ones to be used for locomotive bell ringers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
THE COOKIE -HUEY TRIAL.
Only Five Jurors Secured-Another Venire Ordered-Great Interest
 Manifested in the Result.

MARION, Jan. 31.-[5pecial. l-In spite of impossible roads the city twas crowded today. The Huey- Cooke trial opened at Il o'clock, Judge Tyson of the Montgomery circuit presiding. The state's counsel are General Pettns, 0. c. Brown of Birmfng- ham and P. G. Pitts. The defense is rep resented by Ex-Governor 5eay, Cecil Brown of Talladega and w. P. Hogue. The state announced ready for trial.
 The defense pleaded self-defense. The names of witnesses for state and defense were called, and they were sworn and put under the rule not to communicate or be present during the trial.
 Out of seventy four names for jurors only five have qualified. All the names being consumed, the sheriff was ordered to sum- mon men for tomorrow and court ad- journed, being unable to proceed further, at o'clock. Great interest is manifested and larger crowd is expected tomorrow than Marion has seen in years.
 AMNESTY BILL PASSED.
 PARIS, Janl 1.-The senate passed the amnesty bill shortly before the adjourn ment today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
suPERIoR SERVICE.

Par ties desiring to go into southwest Georgia or Florida should not fail to con- suit the schedules of the Central Railroad of Georgia. We offer superior and quicker service to Jacksonville and all points ia Florida than other lines.
 Elegant buffet Pullman sleeping cars leave Birmingham union depot daily at 3:05 p. m., arriving in Jacksonville at 7:2O a. m., where close connections are made with all Florida lines. For rates and further information apply to Solon Jacobs, commercial agent, or Jack w. Johnson, U. T. A., Birmingham, Ala. 2-1.tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
CHARITY OF THE SOUTH.

MIAMI oC OOO H.
 Toledo Blade
 Near the close of December, when the condition of the Nebraska sufferers became generally known, the Manufacturers Record, published at Baltimore, suggested that the trade organizations of the south ern cities take up the matter and send to the starving people of Nebraska a portion of the abundance of corn and meat with which the south has been blessed. The Record showed that while the Nebraska corn crop averaged but six bushels an acre, the yield in the south was over sixteen bushels, and the total crop of that section was 500, ,000 1000 bushels, or nearly one- half of the total crop of the country. The ap- peal made by the Record touched the gem erous hearts of the southern people, and the work of organization was at once begun and pushed along.
 And now here is one result of this gen. erous movement. A train load of corn aud meat has laeen forwarded from Atlanta, the value of which is $15 1000. New Orleans has gathered together another train load of provisions, outdoing Atlanta so far as value is concerned, while other cities and towns are sending contributions in such volume that it is really surprise to them selves and the rest of the country. The aggregate contributions from the south will easily reach $50, 900 and may double that amount.
 This is but one result of the generous spirit manifested by the south. Nothing that has been done by that section in years will so attract the attention of the north, especially that class of men who are cast ing about for new homes, where they may better their condition. It will impress the country with the productiveness of that section and will prove an object lesson of what the south is capable of doing when she tries. Another thing, it will more firmly unite the sections. It shows and will develop that brotherhood which makes kin, if not of all the world, at least of this great country. It is most gracious as we'll as a most charitable act, and one which will repay the south many fold.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
A THEATER PARTY

COMPLIMENTARY TO A MONTGOMERY BELLE
 BY MRS. FRANK P. o'BRIEN.
 Mrs. Frank P. O'Brien last night ten- dered her niece, Miss Doxie McBryde of Montgomery, who is the guest of her cousins, the Misses O'Brien, theater party. The party consisted of Miss Me- Bryde and Charles Thomas, Miss Mary Alice Gerald and John Cartwright, Miss Kate Smith and Robert Smith, Miss Mar garet O Brien and George Allison, Miss Annie O. Brien and Ben Carter MT. and Mrs. Richard F. Johnston, cbaperones.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
COMMERCIAL CLUB.

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING THIS AF-
 rERSooN-A FULL ATTENDANCE RE-
 QUEsrED.
 The regular. monthly meeting of the Commercial club will be held at the club rooms, this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. A full attendance is desired, as several mat ters of Importance will come before the club fof action, including reports for cot ton mill subscriptions, legislative commit tee and the arranging of programme for Colonel McClure's reception.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
A NEW ENGINE
WHICH WILL REvoLUTIoNIzE RAILROAD
 ENGINE RuILDING.

WHICH WILL REvoLUTIoNlzE RAILROAD
 ENGINE BUILDING.
 AMoRY, Miss., Jan. .31.-[Speciai. .l-Mr. J. R. Pearce, general foreman of the shops of the Kansas City, Memphis and Bir- mingham railway at this place, has re- gently been granted letters of patent on an improved method of constructing steam engines, which will evidently in the near future take the place of the engines of the present time. The best feature is the cheapness of its construction. Mir. Pearce has now in his possession letters from prominent engine works, in which they state his engine can be built at one fourth the cost of the old engine. There can be no question but even at the. same 1rice Mr. Pearcs's engine would be preferable to the engine of today, because of its simplic- ity and durability.
 Mr. Pearcs's patent also covers his en-. zine in . minute form as locomotive bell
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
Come early and get your choice of the stock of H. A. Kline & Co.,, 1911 2d avenue.
TO THE PUBLIC
2 1T

We are now offering pure and delicious wines, such as claret, 50 cents per gallon; sherry, 75 cents per gallon; port, 75 cents Ter gallon. We can do this because we are agents for the largest wine producers in California. We also keep large stock of imported wines and liquors, which we will sell a: reasonable prices.
 NJ. & A. WISE,
 Successors to 5. Wise & Co.,, Corner Twentieth street and Morris ave- nue. 11-3 tf2p
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
WE LEAVE THE CITY.

!, Attend the closing out sale of ladies' gents' and children 's Shoes at prices never before heard of. Gents' shoes, soc up; la diesI, 75c up; children 's, 15c up. The finest line of winter shoes h the city Lay in your. winter stock at once.
 s ST. PIERRE.
 Ladies' entrance 303 Nineteenth Street.
 Gents entrance corner Third Avenue and Nineteenth street. oct 14 If
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
THE WEATHEK,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Forecast of veafher for the succeeding twenty-four hours: Fair; colder in extreme northern noriions: northeast winds. l
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-01
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so greaf in ieav- ening power as fhe Royal

Our entire stock of ladies', gents, misses and children's shoes, trunks and umbrellas strictly at cost for the next fifteen days.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2l8 N. 18th Street, Next to Loveman, Joseph & Loeb'S. I246 g.