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The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21
Shaken by q Powder Explosion.

FREEMANsBURG, Pa, Nov. l4.-Resi'
dents of this place were startled by an
explosion that shook the buildings in
the town to their very foundations.
and did considerable damage. Josephus
Lynn's powder house in East Free.
mansburg, small frame building,
situated near Lynn's quarries, was
blown to atoms. After the explosion
a hole about feet square and or I
feet deep was all that marked the spot
where the building stood. Panes OF
glass were shattered, and in some in
stances window sashes and doors were
broken.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21
THE SICK MAN.
WarshIps Gathering I'm Turkish Watore-
More Armouiau Mnssacres.

More ArmeDian Massacres.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Nov. 15.-The Ital-
Ian fleet is understood to be on its way
to Salonica bay to join the British feet
of about twenty warships already
there; the French feet is expected
there shortly, and the representatives
of the powers, as result OF communi-
cations exchanged with their govern
ments, have had another informal
meeting at the French embassy. When
the three scuadrons have united and
Sir Philip Currie, the British ambassa-
dor, returns, some decided step upon
the part of the powers may be antici-
pated.
News received here yesterday from
the district of Van records fresh mas
sacres of Armenian Christians there.
The Kurds of Van are said to be at
lacking and pillaging Armenian vile
lagos, and the Turkish officials are re.
ported to be powerless to preserve
order. A telegram received from Sivas
says that massacre of the Armenians
has been commenced in that city, but
according to the porte order has been
restored there.
Every day brings further details Of
the massacres at Erzeroum and each
report makes the story of the crimes
there more CHASTITY. Men, women and
children were shot, bayonetted, burned
and assaulted for days, the killing and
mutilation lasting for weeks, though
intervals of rest are recorded.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21

RocKAwAY BEACH, N. Y, Nov. l5.-
At $50 this morning n large sloop,
painted white, was seen to capsi re
about n mile from shore. Four men
were clinging to her, but were washed
away later.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21

The plumes worn by the ladies who
attend Queen Victoria's drawing-rooms
are hired from shop which makes q
business of renting out plumes. The
feathers are worth one or two pounds,
and the rent of them is five or six shil-
lings for each occasion.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21
Nebraska Courthouse Burned.

ELwooD, Neb., Nov. 15.-The Gosper
county courthouse burned yesterday
morning. Fire was first seen about
4:30. The building was in ashes at
$780, The record vault seems to be in
tact and the records safe. The origin
of the fire is a mystery. The building
was insured for about one-half value.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21

BosroN, Nov. 15-Fire which started
in the five store brick building, Nos.
200 and 2O2 Congress street, occupied by
the Empire Distilling Co., caused loss
of Sl25, OOO-s5O, 600 on the building and
S75, 900 on contents. In panic which
followed several were hurt, one seri.
ouslv
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21

There is really no special significance
just now to any democratic interview.
but 1t is rather interesting to watch
the movements of the feline in the con-
somme.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-11-21

To find one thankful man, ! will
oblige many that are not Bo.-seDcca
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Trials of Newspaper Men.

zone of the great trials of the news
paper profession" says T. Dewitt
Talmage. sis that its members are
compelled to zee more of the shams of
the world than any other profession.
Through every newspaper office,
day after day, 60 all the weaknesses Of
the world; all the vanities that want
to be puffed; oil the revenges that
want to be heaped; oil the mistakes
that want to be corrected; all the dull
speakers that want to be thought elo-
quent; all the meanness that want to
get its wares noticed gratis in the edi-
torial columns, in order to save the
tax of the advertising columns; all
tho men who want to be set right who
were never right; all the crack brain
philosophers with stories as long as
their hair, and as gloomy as their fin
ger nails in mourning because bereft
of soap-all the bores who come in to
stay five minutes, but who stay five
hours.
Through The editorial and repoto-
rial rooms all the follies and shams OF
the world are seen day after day, and
the temptation is to believe in neither
God, man or woman. 1t is no sur
prise that in the profession there ere
some skeptical men; I only wonder
that journalists believe anything"
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She is More Than Eight Feet Till.

A Young woman Of twenty years,
who lives In Price, Mo-, is more than
eight feet toll. Miss Ella Ewing is
her name. She was educated in this
remote settlement, and will not leave
it. Thus it happens that very few poo
plo have ever seen Miss Ewing, al
though her fame has spreal fur and
wide by word of mouth.
To be more exact on the subject OF
Miss Ewing, it may be mentioned that
although she weighs 900 pounds, her
Insight of eight feet two saves her from
any appearance of obesity. On the
contrary, she impresses one as grace
fully slender, and this impression Is
confirmed by her taste in dressing.
Miss Ewing prefers quiet colors in heI
attire. Her hair is usually seen colled
closely about head and curled in front.
Her features are naturally large
otherwise they would be insignificant.
Her eyes are of that varying hue COM
mon to neither the blond nos brunette
type of beauty, but suggestive OF q
combination of both. Her hands are
large, but they taper in the fingers,
and never seem ungainly. She wears
rings on three of her fingers, and not
infrequently ieweled bracelets adorn
her wrists. Her shoe is seventeen in
ches long exactly, and her arms are
decidedly lengthy.-New York Her.
all
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Strange Story OF President Fierce.

Speaking of franklin Pierce re-
minds me of strange story heard
the other day, writes Walter Wellman.
During the war Presbyterian
preacher in Missouri who, by the way,
was afterwnrd in q Chicago pulpit, fell
under the suspicion Of the Federal au-
thorities and was arrested as spy.
His name was Painter. Despite his
protestations he was bundled off to
Fort Warren, Boston. After being
kept in confinement some months he
was released, but in pitiable plight.
His clothing was worn out, he had no
money, and, to make matters worse,
his family had just arrived in Boston
from the West, having been sent by
the military authorities. The poor
man knew not what to do, but had re.
course in prayer, in which he was
joined by his good wife. They had no
other place than the street in which tc
offer up their sapplications, but this
circumstance turned out to be in their
favor, for their sad story was written
up in one OF the Boston papers, and a
hotel keeper came forward with on Of
fer to keep the minister and his family
until they we're able to fnl employ.
me4t. Accordingly Rev. Mr.. Painter
took mp his residence with the hotel
man and began looking for work. For
some weeks he continued the search
for employment, and with such poor
SUCCESS that he was greatly discour.
aged. q
When the outlook was at its darkest
strange thing occurred. Rev. Mr..
Painter was ono day surprised to hear
that gentleman wished to see him.
A very handsome, digniGed old mau
made his appearance, and TINS e1.
plaihed the purpose OF his call: ~
have come, sir, to seek spiritual adj
vice and comfort. As you see, I am
we'll along in years, and failing health
reminds me I am not long for this
world. My home is in New Hamp-
shire, some distance from here, but
there are good reasons why I 40 not
wish to visit the ministers of tho gos-
pei in my own neighborhood. They
would say had been On unbeliever all
nv life, and had turned to religion
only from fenr of death. 1t is not my
wish to give them that satisfaction,
and reading in one of the papers On
account of your experiences, I re-
solved to come to you. Will you pray
for me?"
The two men instantly knelt, and
Rev. Mr.. Painter asked the mercy OF
God for his visitor. The old gentle.
man was yisibly affected. Then two or
three chapters OF Scripture were read.
and general talk about the strangers
doubts anil fears followed, Rev. MIR.
Painter giving him much comfort:
Next day the old gentleman called
again, and this time hinlseit asked the
grace of God. After thanking the
minister for taking an interest IN his
case, he placed in Rev. Mr.. Painters
hand an envelope, saying: "Do not
open that until tomorrow. He then
went away. Next day the envelope
was opened, and in it were found two
s1O0 bills and card on which was in
scribed the name OF Franklin Pierce,
ex-Presilent of the United States. -
Chicago Times Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
ODDS AND ENDS.

Bicyclists must first learn to ride
fairly we'll before they are allowed 10
use their wheels in the public streets
of Russian cities.
The acreage planted to corn in Kan
sas this< year is reported as s, ,4lO, 94S
acres, which is greater than ever be-
fore planted in this state.
A pair of Siamese twin eggs were
laid by hen at Union Springs, Ala, q
few days ago. The eggs were perfectly
formed. though small, and We're Joined
together by hollow neck of shell.
G. K. Gilbert, of the. United States
geological survey, has discovered three
valuable deposits of freclay in Pueblo
county, Col. The find is likely to
prove of great importancein Colorado,
as the furnaces connected with the
smelling OF silver ore and the making
of iron require large annual supply
of this substance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
HOT WEATHER DON'TS.
Don't worrv about the weather.

Don't worry about the weather.
Don't work unless you have to, and
then work slowly.
Don't foil to carry an umbrella II
you are exposed long to the suns rays.
Don't drink anything to excess.
Ice water is about as bad as anything
else.
Don't use fan. The exercise Of
working it will overcome all the good
ycu experience.
Don't think it is the hottest day You
ever experienced, and ifyou do think
it, don't say it.
Don't be afraid of perspiration. It
is good sign, and it reduces the teL4'
perature of the body.
If you follow out the majority OF
these don'ts you will feel that you fol"
lowed the injunction to keep cool.
Don't feel it duty to look at the
thermometer every ten or fifteen min
utes during the middle of the day.
Don't make meal largely made up
of meats. Vegetables como at this
season of the year especially for the
benefit of man. - Washington POST
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A SONG.
Swift and free,

Swift and free,
Swift and free,
Love, dear love, do fly to thee!
Into the cleaning dark and sweet;
Straighter than arrow. than bird more fleet!
Eager as honey seeking bee,
Silently, lovingly, swift and free,
lily to.thee!
Swift and free,
Swift and free,
What are distance and time to ne2
Love mounts SUBMITS that touch the sky;
Pushes the briars like mist-clouds by,
Love stems floods that the demons flee
Boldly, tenderly, swift and free.
fly to thee!
Swift and free.
Swift and free,
Over and through them all to thee!
Death stands waiting with lifted sword;
Iconquer him with single worl.
fling him challenge fearlessly.
And brave, invincible. strong and free,
] fly to thee!
Swift and free,
Swift and free,
Love, dear love, do fly to thee.
Though still and cold doth my body hide,
With lifc's true self will reach thy side.
While the earth conceals what men call me,
On wings invisible, tireless, free.
lily to thee!
Boston Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
A Street Car QuiYer.

elbow do you think l came to wear
spectaclesG" he asked. "Odd, and yet
it isn't. Hundreds Of persons get
them the same way, through riding on
street cars. No, nothing funny about
it. Watch that fellows eyes across
the other seat. He sits in the car and
his eye catches sight OF something on
the sidewalk. He watches it an in.
stant, and his eye turns back as the
car goes forward. He notices another
and the thing is done over again. He
sees something on the walk or in the
stores NIL the way down, and he keeps
his eyes wavering back and forth. Try
that for awhile when you aro not in
street car, aud see how tired you make
the muscles of your eye in few min
utes. 1t grows into terrible strain,
and the muscular tissue is almost par
alyzod. I've been doing that for ten
years. Say I do it 800 days in ths
wear. That makes 24O, 900 miles my
ewes have been going through that
see-sawing, and it gave me the street
car culver. New York Recorder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Taken nj Homo.

McElree's Wine of Carluirel ewes the agony
endured by many women month after montn
in modest silence. 1t is recommended by
many physicians rs the most effective remedy
known for painful menstruation. The treat
ment can be. adopted in the privacy OF homo,
without submitting to humiliating examina-
tions or consulting doctor.
Mrs. w. L. Mitchell, of Pratt Mines, a.,
writes: For the pastsix months have suf-
fcrcd awful pains at the time Of my monthly
periods. A few months a,o my husband got
me some McElree's Wine Of Cardui. Since
using that haven't felt pain. can't giy'
It all the praise it shou'd d have"
J. w. Pollard, Pleasant Ridge, Miss, says:
"McElree's Wine of Cardui cured my WHO
after four doctors had failed"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Newspapers in the Schoolroom.

Newspapers have as much place in
the schoolroom as histories and gram
mars.
The clean country and city papers
teach language, history, civil govern
ment. geography and spelling. Their
teachings are all fresh.
There are parents who object to
teachers carrying newspapers into the
schoolroom. They argue that chill
dren, by reading the newspapers, be-
come too familiar with the doinss OF
criminals.
This plea is a feeble one. Children
will soon learn that sensations have
nothing to do with real history or the
worlds advancement. IT'S even better
to know of wars and murders than to
know the gossip and scandal of the
neighborhood. Missouri Democrat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
occupied by persons who never read
the newspapers, heartily joined DE
troit Tribune.
A BORN DIPLOMAT.

Charley was caught mapping on the
porch of the summer resort. A pail
of soft little hands covered his eyes
and weetvoice commanded: "Guess
who 1t is.
Nothing very dreadful for Charley
in this, you think; but, then, you
don't know that Charley was engaged
to two girls, and, for the life Of him,
couldn't decide which voice it was,
which made it very embarrassing
situation for Charley. A wrong guess
would lead to complications awful to
think o.. but o happy thought in
spired Charley, anl he announced:
"It's the dearest, sweetest little girl
in all the world"
"Oh, you lovely boy!" gurgled the
satisfied one, as she removed her
hands.
And now Charley thinks of applying
for O foreign Ministry, feeling that
his talents would be wasted in any
other than diplomatic feld.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
How They Parted.

The soft moonlight was shimmering
over the sea as they sat on the beach
and looked into each others eyes. 1t
%as such night as is made for lovers.
The surroundings were romantic, and
even the soft wind seemed to whisper
of love.
"Were you ever e1gaged?" he ask
ed, abruptly.
"No," she answered, somewhat star
tied.
He seemed busy with his thoughts
for few moments, and then he said,
as he looked pleadingly into her face ::
"Don't you think"
EYES," she said, expectantly.
s'That it would be nice"
ooh, yes, very nice"
"To get some ice cream?"
"No," she exclaimed, angrily; 'I
hate it," And SO they parted. Chi
cago Times Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Old Virginia Ketchup.

Take one peck of green tomatoes.
half peck of white onions, three
ounces of white mustard seed, one
ounce each of allspice and cloves, half
pint of mixed mustard, an ounce of
black pepper and celery seed each,
and one pound of brown sugar, writes
Eliza r. Parker in 90 article on
"Some Pungent Ketshups," in the
July Ladies Home Journal. Chop
the tomatoes and onions, sprinkle with
salt and let stand three hours; drain
the water off; put in preserve kettle
with the other ingredients. Cover
with vinegar and set on the fire to
boil slowly for one hour,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
A Sleeps Bone GRATED OH a Boy.

An extraordinary bone-graftiug
operation was performed at the Hahue.
mann Hospital, Philadelphia. Sur.
geons substituted u portion OF a
sleeps leg for decayel bone in the
leg Of Boyd Folwell. fifteen years cid.
Physicians say that their patient ia
doing we'll. New York Witness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
ABoRIGINAL BON MOT.

It being warm evening the Chief
Povhatan removed his collar before
proceeding to the execution OF MIR.
John Smith.
"Now will you be good?" he thun-
dcred, waving his meat cleaver aloft.
"Papa," observed Pocahontas, lehv-
ing the royal box and stepping to the
front of the stage, "please don't OK
him.
At that the doomed man broke into
a loud laugh, in whioh the gallery
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
An Original Not ce.

The following original notice was
discovered tackled on rural church
door:
"Notice-There will be preaching
in this house, providence permitting.
Sunday; and there will be preaching
here whether or no, on the Monday
following, upon the subject: He that
believcth and is not baptized shall be
saved, and he that believeth not shall
be damned at precisely half-past 8
o'clock in the afternoon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Merely Synonymous.

GIVE always said," remarked Mr..
Scrubbles, "that too much education
jest amounted TO maxim people furg t
all about common sense.
"What's the matter?"
"My daughter, this mornin', asked
me how I felt. I told her I was iu
purity shape. ooh, papn," said she,
like she wns goin' to faint, 'don't You
know that bad shape is bad form?'
Ez if anybody didn't know that!"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Marrlageable Dukes.

Young ladies who wish to possess
titles are informed that there are still
six marriageable dukes in England,
namely, Grafton, age 3d. Richmond,
age II; Norfolk. age 38; Marlborough,
nge "a; Roxburghe, age 10, and Man
chester, age 1S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
THE MEAN THING.

"David," exclaimed Mrs. Fogg, as
her lord aud master entered the house
on muddy day, '1'd be willing to
bet almost anything that you didn't
wipe your feet on the mat before you
came"
"Well, I guess you're about right
there, Hannah" replied Fogg; "but
I did wipe my shoes on it.
And then the aggravating thing
laughed like hyena, just as though
he had said something awfully smart.
Boston Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28

Both the method and results VIXEN
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and ,T3owels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispeis colds, head,
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duceL, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist, who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N.Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
Hadn't Thought of That.

Several nights ago well-kuown
pbysician bought a package of peanuts
from Main street peddlcr, and while
the man was meas uring out his rur-
chase the doctor drew cigar from his
pocket and proceeded to light it.
The peddler looked at him with
sorrowful expression on his face.
"They don't smoke in heaven" he
said.
"No," answered the doctor. "Neith-
er do they sell peanuts. "-Bufalo
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
IInw1. TlIss

We offer70nc Hundred Dollars Rewarl for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot he cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the under signed, have known F j. Che
ney for the last Is years. and believe him per:
fectly honorable In all business TRANSACT. .ons
anI financially able to carry out any obliga-'
tion made hy their firm.
Ohio.
WALpINa, K1NvAN g MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. To edo. Ohio. =.
Halls Ca;arrh Cure is taken internal y, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price, T5c. per bottle.
Sold BY all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
prominenr Doctor Speaks.

he Is not alkins about medical ethics, quite
the contrary. Ths scientis. is eager o grasp
truth in whatever fold ii may be found, and
the fact that Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy is so
mcritorloas calls forth from him tcstimon
ia:
ner, Atlanta, Ga: think 1t is due You that |
should say mat Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy
has done more for me than all other prepara-
ons that have tried. l think it is vaiua-
BILE remedy for chronic dyspepsia and indi-
gestion. II has cured me. hope you may he
CR 0. T. PCRSELI."
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Conlirnlin, a Bible STORY.

Major John writes in the United
Service Magazine that while he was
employed between Port Said and Kan
tarn he saw the waters of the Ltke
Nlenzaleh "driven beyond the hori.
zou' by violent wind, 50 that the
natives walked abont where the day
before they were fishing. This con.
vince him that he had seen exactly
what happened when the 1sraelites
passed dryshod through the Red Sea.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28

Most of the discomfort in life comes from
the stomach. You'll admit that without AZ
gument. The proof i. in your own stomach.
A great many sc-mingly different else 'seS
come from the common causc--a disordered
stomach Coming from one cause, II IS natu-
ral that they should all be cured By onc, lnedi-
cine. Ripans Tabules not only cure the dis
ease-thcy cure the cau-e.
They are good for dyspepsia, biliousness;
headache. constipation. dizziness aud
troubles OF the stomach, liver and bowels.
Drucc sts sell them.
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A FALSE PROPHET.

classmates, remarked the vale
dictorian solcmnly, "we shall find the
world cold world.
Like all ynledictorlans he was Wis
ionary.
Even as he spoke tho world had
reached ninety-six ill the shade, and o
man with hectic flush and melted
collar sat in the weather bureau and
predicted hot wave. Detroit Tri-
bune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-08-28
NOT N HIS EXPERIENCE.

Mrs. Skinner (ths laudlady)-"You
appear to be very interested in that
book, Mr.. ForthAohr. One of those
realistic novels, suppose?"
Mr.. Forthdohr-'It's not realistic
TO me, for I can hardly think such
things can exist as 1 read of here"
Mrs. Skinner -"What is the title of
the book?"
Mr.. ForthAohr-"Mrs. Fuller's
Cook Book. Puck.