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The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
TRAIN ROBBERS.
Attempt to Wreck R Train on the Iron
 Mountain Road.

Attempt to Wreck Train on tho Iron
 Mountain Road.
 ST. LOUIS, April 1O.-A futile attempt was made by five masked men to wreck a train on the Iron Mountain road at Gad's Hill, switch 120 miles south of this city, between 12 and l yesterday morning. The robbers intended to wreck the Texas special which leaves here at s:l5 p. m. by turning switch at the point named, but luckily an ex- tra, consisting of an engine and ca boose. arrived at Gad's Hill before the special ran into the switch and spoiled the game of the outlaws As the ex- tra entered the switch five heavily armed men came from their hiding place alongside the track and with a volley of oaths mounted horses near by and rode rapidly away. News was wired to Piedmont and Mayor Phillips was aroused and soon organized 8 posse to pursue the robbers Railroad men at other points were also tele- graphed to and all efforts possible have been taken to capture the band. its, who are believed to be the same that held up the Frisco train near Lebanon recently.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
HOLMES MANY VICTIMS.
The Noted Criminal Says He Planned and
 Committed 27 Murders.

The Noted Criminal Says He Planned and
 Committed 27 Murders.
 PHILADELPHIA, April Il. - H. H. Holmes, the multi-murderer now un. der sentence of death for the murder of Benjamin Peitzel, has made con- fession. In prefacing the confession, which covers in full nearly three news paper pages, written in Holmes own handwriting and detailing with a minuteness that is at times revolting. the arch.mutilator and author of 27 murders, as he admits himself to be, states with something like pathos that he does so simply that he may obtain money enough to educate his boy. Holmes writes of his blood curdling atrocities with an aban- don that simply appalls one. Not one grain of remorse seems to enter into the construction of that document and never for moment, ex- cept in two isolated cases-one where he refers touchingly to the memory of Minnie Williams and another time when he pathetically speaks of an out rage perpetrated on his bov-does the redeeming element, pity, figure in the case. Regret is never for a moment expressed, and he comes ont boldly and without compunction on his very opening with the statement: II was born with the very devil in me-"
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
REVIEW or TRADE.
The Volume of Business Has Not Increassd Nor Have. PrIcea AppreciAbly Advanced.

Tho SOlum0 Ot Business Has Not InCroA00d
 Nor Have, Pricea Appreoiably Advanced.
 NEW YORK, April 1L.-R. G. Dun & Co. s Weekly Review of Trade, says:
 The volume of business has not on the whole Increased, nor have prices appreciably ad- vanced since April 1, when the range for all commodities was the lowest over known iu this country. Breadstuffs and iron products have risen slightly, but some other articles have de- clined and the root of the matter is that de- mand for consumption is still below ex- pectations The number of hands em- ployed has been slightly lessened by strikes in some establishments and by stoppage or reduction in force in oth- CTS, but the change during the last week has has not favored active distribution of spring goods and uncertainty as to continued employ ment affects the purchases by hands in large number of establi hments.
 The injury done to winter wheat by storms and froSts at the west would appear, from re- ports of state officers. to have been consider able. Remarkably low estimates of condition are published by some state authorities and while this may be the customary exaggeraton, there has evidently been much actual loss which tends at present to lessen purchases of farmers ard of dealers in farming districts Corn rose 2A cents with wheat and on ac- count of small stocks Cotton has not changed and known commercial and mill stocks excsed probable consumption until new cotton comes Wool is weaker with sales for the week of only 2232 .6o) pounds at the three chic; markets, the smallest for many years. Prices tend lower, except for fine washed fleece. and manufacturers are rapidly reducing production.
 Failures for the past week have been 200 in the United States, against ?07 last year, and B in Canada, against 9 last year.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Small National Hanks Proposed.

WASHINGTON, April l0.-Representa- tive Van Voorhis, of Ohio, has report ed from the house banking and cur rency committee bill to permit the organization of national banks with a capital of not less than $2O, 900 in cities of 1000 inhabitants Under the exist ing law the minimum capital stock re- quired for the organization of . na- tional bank is $50, In some sections of the country, says an accompanying report, there has been n growing need for bank issues as we'll as for other banking accommodations in small towns in which S5O,0OO cannot readily be raised for banking purposes
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
SHIP CAPSiZED.
A British Vessel Lost in Port-Six Lives
 Lost.

A British vessel Lost In P0ft-Six Lives
 Lost.
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 10. - No stranger disaster ever happened to a vessel than the accident which befell the British ship Blairmore yesterday morning. While riding at anchor in Mission bay the vessel was struck by a violent squall, which, together with the swift flood tide, threw the craft on her starboard side, capsizing her com pletely and sinking her in less than five minutes Fifteen seamen strug. gled in the water Six were confined in the vessels hold and were obably pinned down by the falling dunnage used to hold the ships ballast in place. The imprisoned sextette never reached the deck, as did their comrades en. gagged with them in handling the bal last below, and the bodies of the six are imprisoned in the steel hull. The Blairmore's masts lay level with the bay bottom in seven fathoms of water, and not a sign of the sailors sunken tomb is visible above the waves.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Not by tho Air Line,

The common English delusion that Scotchmen have no sense of humor is due to the inability of the English to understand the Scotch humor, which has much finer point then theirs. Here is an incident which is used to il- lustrate the supposed density of under. standing of the Scotchman; it really illustrates the fact that his humor is keeuer than the other mans. Mac Tavish, coming to London, met Q cockney on the road. Hoo faur is't to London?" asked MacTavish. "Ten miles, as the crow flies," answered the cockney. "Hoots, toots, mon," said MacTavish. "I'm no gaun to flee; Pm gaun to waulk. Hoo mony miles is't as the craw waullxs?'-Youth's Com- panion.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Passing of the Harmonists.

The passing of the Harmonists, the society given to cloister life and other austerities at Economy, is significant the strange and peculiar institutions planted on Pennsylvania soil over a century ago, companion to the commu- nifty centers at Ephrata, Nazareth and Bethlehem. From the first days of institution there has been no exodus save that caused by death, and the grim reaper has reduced the hundreds at Economy, the sect founded by the Rapps, to IS. Thrifty habits and a frugal life enabled them to build up an immensely valuable property. and it will be interesting to watch the final dispositions of estates that represents so much toll and sacrifice. Rapp soul desired. and the religious idea was the basis of his experiments. The communistic was merely incidental. The pious German decided that the fall of AusterlitZ was the foreshadow of the second coming, just as the blood and slaughter of the nations was the sign and token. and this decision led him to found the colony at Economy. There he aimed to renew the life of the early church, the church of the apostles and the early believers. As the first specimen of practical com. munism the Economy venture has been regarded as great success, but Rapp only adopted the communistic feature for the sake of being consistent.-Phil- adelphia Times
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
DESTROYED BY AN EXPLOSION.
Vicious Chinese Soldiers Mutiny and Meet
 an Awful Death.

Vicious Chinese Soldiers Mutiny and Meet
 an Awful Death.
 VANCOUVER, B. C., April 1o.-The steamer Empress of Japan, which has just arrived from the Orient, reports that at Kiang Gin two regiments of Chinese soldiers revolted and, at sig nal from their leader, seized the guns of the forts and proceeded to kill all of the officers and a new regi. ment of soldiers recently arrived. In the midst of the massacre a maga- zine exploded and all were blown to pieces. Two battalions must have been wiped out of existence. as not soldier lived to tell whether the magazine went off by accident or designedly. All within 100 yards of the magazine were killed by flying shells. Besides an im- mense quantity of shells, 16,OOO pounds of powder were stored in the powder room. One company fighting near the building literally disappeared from the face of the earth, not trace of any of them being found.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
GEORGE TAYLOR ESCAPES.
o,. Inf the Meeks Family Murdercrs Breaks ~ Jail nt Cmrrollton, Mo.


 CARRoILroN. Mo, April 1a-The Tavlor brothers, under sentence to be hanged here April 30 for the murders of the Meeks family, escaped from the ;a;l here about s:30 o'clock Saturday nirht, and George is still at large. William was captured as he reached the ground from the roof of the build- inc, from which he descended by means of the hose used in washing the io;l Lee Cunningham, who was also confined in jail for murder, was recap tured at the same time. George Fay. Tor did not go down the rope where Bill and Cunningham were captured, and when Bill said George was still on the roof he told the truth. But he climbed down the smokestack of the furnace and escaped on the opposite side of the jail. The expected special train from Linn county did not arrive, but posse from that county went to Marceline with bloodhounds to see if it was George Taylor who jumped from train near there saturday night. The posse that went out to the homes of the relatives in the north part of this county came back Sunday and reported some rather suspicious circumstances, but nothing material has yet developed. Other searching parties are out in the coun- ty, but so far have accomplished noth- ing. Yesterday morning l5 men came from the north. They were heavily armed and were prepared for business. Several parties returned from the search, but no one could give anything definite. The people of this town are not at all surprised at the escape. It had been expected for some time. The attorney-general telegraphed here for an affidavit from Sheriff Stanley about the escape of Taylor. This was for warded last night. The motion for rehcaring comes up tomorrow before the supreme court, and this escape will, it is believed. prevent its being heard, and makes sure of the execution of Bill Taylor on the 30th.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
peafne.. Cannot ne cured

bv local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to euro deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by m unframed condition of the mu- cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have rumb!lng sound or imperfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal con dition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh, that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
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 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
AN AWFUL TRAGEDY.

A Texas Man Kills His Daughter and Her
 Lover and Then Meets Horrible
 Death.
 BRENNAN, Tex, April 10-Early this morning. on the depot platform at Millican, a man named John Brooks shot and killed his daughter Mollie, and also shot her sweetheart, A. c Worrels, just as they were about to board the northbound passenger train for Bryan, where they were going to be married. After the shooting Brooks went to the rock quarry near Millican and sat down on box of dynamite, which he exploded and blew himself to atoms. Nothing but his legs and feet were found.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
A Duel with PJstols.

BERLIN, April ll.-A duel with pis- tols was fought this morning near Potsdam between Liebricht von Kotze, court chamberlain. and Baron von Schrader, master of ceremonies of the Prussian court. in which the latter was shot in the abdomen, probably fatally. The conditions of the duel were that the principals should stand ten paces apart and shoot until one was disa bled. The combat grew out of the old scandal connected with the writing of & series of anonymous letters affecting the character of number of cou.t person. ages.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
KNOW TENSILE.
Science Helps You to Be Your
 Own Doctor.
The Story of Woman Who Kept Posted on the Work of Science and Saved
 Her Own Life.
From the Era, Bradford, Pa.

Too few people are acquainted with the rapid advance of medical science, and too many doctors are still plodding in tine old paths. Once 1t comes to pass that people know themselves, that all physicians are abreast of the worlds knowledge, much of al scientists are not delving into the depths of knowledge for the mere benefit of brother physicians, but for the benefit of the world. They place in the hands of the well man means of keeping well, in the hands of the sick Q means of recovery. To the parent they give the power of saving, the child. Science is working for you-will you accept the proffered help2
 Mrs. George Rowend, an estimablc lady who resides at No. 216 East Main Street, has cause to feel grateful toward the science of medicine.
 One day recently, a reporter, learning that Mrs. Rowend had been greatly benefited by the use of . new medicine, interviewed her. She stated that she had been suffering with female trouble for many years. She had been doctored for the ailment for long time--in fact, nearly all her life---and had never received anything more than tempo rary relief. During the last three years her condition grew worse and was aggravated by an affection of the heart. Her health was so poor that she found it almost impossible to perform her household duties.
 ''I never believed in proprietary medi- cines, said Mrs. Rowend, "but one day last fall read an article in a newspaper which told of the cures effected by Dr. Williams Pink Pills, and decided to try the medi- cine. Before had taken the contents of one box began to feel better. The depress- ing weakness which had bothered me for so many years began to disappear, and the ac- ton of the heart at once became stronger and more regular.
 'I took nine boxes of the pills and am now feeling better than l have for several years, and have unbounded faith in the medicine"
 Mrs. Rowend is steadily gaining in health and strength and gives all the credit for her restoration to health to Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are for sale by all druggists, or may be had by mail from pr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y., for 50 cents per box, or six boxes for S.5O.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
BAD CONDITION OF WHEAT.
Only 77 Per Cent. for the Whole Country
 Kansas shows Up We'll.

Only 77 Per Cent. for the Whole Country
 Kansas shows Up We'll.
 WASHINGTON, April 1.-The condi- tion of winter wheat, as reported by the statistician of the department of agriculture, is 77l. Last December it was sL and last April s1.4 The con. dition in the nine leading states is as follows: Pennsylvania, GA; Ohio, s6; Michigan, s2; Indiana, 77; Kentucky, 70; Illinois, ss; Missouri, 75; Kansas, ss; California, 91. The condition of rye is s2a In Nebraska and Kansas there was less winter killing than usual. owing to the mild season, and present conditions are reported fa- vorable. Condition of horses is 97.6; of cattle, 9s; of sheep, 9s5; of swine, 93. 3; last years figures being 96.9, 94.6, 95.5 and 92, from which an improve ment is shown in every case.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
oLEoMARGARINE MUST GO.
Pennsylvania Turns the Butter Substitut
 Down with a Heavy Hand.

Pennsylvania Turns the Butter Substitute
 Down with Heavy Hand.
 PITTSBURGH, Pa, April IL - The agents of Armour & Co. in this state have been notified not to sell any oleo. margarine after April la If they should have any on hand after that date they are ordered to ship it back to Chicago. This, it is expected, will end the war that has been waged against oleomargarine for several years The cost of litigation in every county where it was sold was greater than the profits. The pure food au- thorities fixed April 15 as the last day, and will not interfere with the sale of the article until that time.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
M'KlNlEY AND THE 4. p. A.
Chairman Stevens Says the Order VIII Not
 Support the Ohioan.

CINCINNATI, April 13. Judge J. II. D. Stevens, of St. Louis, chairman of the national executive committee of the A. P. A, passed through Cincinnati last night or his way to Boston. Re- garding the fight the A. P. A. is mak- ing against Mckinley, Judge Stevens said: Ut is true the A. P. A. will not give to Mckinley it's support, either for the nomination or for the election should he be nominated. His record is such that no A. P. A. member who is true to his principles, and who has not been weaned away from the associa. tion by promises of an office, can sup port. Mr. Mckinley has never recog- nized this organization"
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Peculiar Death of . Child.

CREsToN, Ia April lo-While playing last evening the five-year-old daughter of Charles Johnson was killed in pc. culiar manner. She attempted to climb in a large box standing ;n the yard, but her strength failed, and the lid came down, catching her head be- tween the edge of the box and the lid, andshe slowly strangled to death. She was dead when found by her parents.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
AN IOWA MANS CRIME.
Crazed by Jealousy He Kills Ills Father
 in-Law and Two Relatives.

Crazed by Jealousy He Kills His Father
 in-Law and Two Relatives.
 NEW HAMPTON, la, April 13.-Her. man Boak, stonemason of this city, yesterday shot and killed Mike Bartz and fatally wounded the latter's son and young daughter. Boak is son. in'law of Bartz, who lives three miles from the city. Boak's wife recently secured divorce from him. He laid Tn wait in the bush for them while they were on their way home from church, and discharged both barrels oi shotgun at them at short range. The girl will die, and it is thought the boy will. Boak mistook the girl for ms wife. He came to the city and gave himself up immediately after the shooting.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
OLNEY'S LETTER TO SPAIN.
No Doubt but That Uncle Sam Has offered |
 Mediation in The Cuban Troubies. |

No Doubt but That Uncle Sam Has Onered
 Mediation in The Cuban Troubles.
 WASHINGTON. April la a-There is no longer much reason to doubt, notwith- standing roundabout denials, that Secretary Olney in his communication to the Spanish government has offered the mediation of the president between Spain and her rebellious colonists in Cuba. This offer has been made, according to report, as delicately and pleasantly as it could be conveyed in words. Spain has been assured of the friendship of this government and of the desire of this government to main- tain the friendliest relations with Spain. The conditions in Cuba, how ever, have been called to the attention of the Spanish government with force and clearness.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
w. w. Aat0r Engaged.

NEW YORK, April l3.-The Press an. aounees that members of the Astor ,a'n'iy have confirmed the report of .ne engagement of William Waldorf Ns'or to Lady Randolph Churchill. no aate has yet been announced 10, ," ,"e wedding, but probably it will not take place before fall.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
YOUTHFUL DEPRAvITY.
A I2-Year-Old Girl Accused of Poisoning a Whole Family.


 Whole Family.
 NORFOLK, Va, April ia.-Lavina Jones, a colored domestic, 12 years of age, is under arrest here charged with attempting to poison the entire family of F. L. Holland, of Ellwood. The girl first tried to poison the Holland family by administering rough on rats to her intended, victims, placing a quantity of poison in the coffee pot. As result one person has died and four others were made intensely sick. Not killing the person she wanted to the first time, Lavina put liberal portion of the poison in milk which was to be used in the preparation of bread. A child who drank some of the milk was made immediately sick.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Six Montana Miners Blown Up.

BUTTE Mont, April la-An explosion oi 100 pounds of giant powder by winch six men were killed, occurred a !he lOo-foot level of Lawrence mine carly this morning. The names of the n H'1ied are: Con G. Lowney, John Suinlan, Ed Shields, James Dwyer, 'ohn AcVeigh and Patrick O'Rourke.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Whisky and Tobacco Ragged.

RICHMOND, Va, April la-At the Sa' r'Gan a Methodist conference Satur. as n,shop Gaines served notice on the aates maN that he would ordaiu nc ,ha minister who drank whisley,
 '"eo tobacco or smoked cigars.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
Fair and Fruitful

As the West is, it is often malarious. But it is pleasant to knowthat competent safe guard in the shape of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters exists, which absolutely nullifies the poison of miasma. Western bound emi- grants should bear this in mind. Norshould it be forgotten, the Bitters is a sterling remedy for dyspepsia, biliousness. constipa,, tion, kidney and nervous complaints and rheumatism.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

Frs stopped free by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and @ trial bot tie free Dr. Kline. 83l Arch St.. Phila., Pa.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16
bUItl UV LTUEEfNU5, SU0'
 Halls Family Pills are the best.

WHEN kings make war no law betwixt two sovereigns can decide but that of arms, where fortune is the judge, soldiers the lawyers and the bar the field. Dryden.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

"You fairly take my breath away" mur- mured the red-nosed man, as he swallowed Q clove.--Philadelphi Record.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

FOR Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a successful remedy.-M. P. DIETER, e
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

OUR dangers and delights are near allies, from the same stem tie rose and prickle ise.-Shakespeare.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-04-16

A MAN may have got his black eye by run. ming against churci door, but it is hard 10 make critical world believe it.-Atchison Globe.