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The morning times., 1896-03-02
KILLED MOTHER AND HIMSELF.
Shocking Double Tragedy in a Long
Islnnd City Home.

Long Island City, L. l.. March 1.-Michael
Kracner. twenty-five years Old, shot and
killed his aged mother and then put
bullet into his own brain this afternoon.
Death was instantaneous in both cases.
The KTaCncr family consisted of the
murdered IvO man, the suicide anda younger
brother named John. They had been en-
pertaining party of friends from New
York Plenty Of drink was supplied.
Late this afternoon the party became
hilarious. ard Michael made frequent trims
back and forth to a nearby saloon On
his return his mother followed him into the
kitchen. -.------
Everybody in the house processes
ignorance as To what tranSpircd there.
They say they were alarmed by hearing
two pistol shots in rapid succession. On
rushing into the Kitchen hey found mother
and son stretched on the floor, a few feet
feet apart, gaSping for breath. There was
a bullet hole under Mrs. Kraemer's left ear
and another under her sons right eye.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Billy Keeler, of the champion Baltimores,
succeeded in placing a number of amateur
players from the Brooklyn lots with the
Atlantic League. on a Brooklyn lot is
where Ned Hanlon's great outfielder learned
to play, and there may be another Keller in
the amateur bunch.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The following is a list of dates for spring
race meetings: Birmingham, Ala, March
16 to April pa; Little Rock, Ark, March
IS to April Z; Newport, KY, April to
April 20; Memphis, Tenn. April TO April
25;. Washington, ID. c., April s TO May 2;
Lexington, KY, April 27 10 May 8; Nash
vile, Tenn, April q 10 May s; louisville,
KY, May 10 May S; st. Louis, Mo-, meet
ing begins May 8; Morris Park. NAV 2
to June 2; Oakley, o., May FL TO June "a;
Gravesend June A 10 June %; Latonia,
June % to August l ;sheepshead Bay, June
% to July IL; Milwaukee, Wis, June p
to July 20.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
SOUTH CAROLINA LYNCHING.
Mob Takes Vengeance on Negro for
for an Old OffenSe

TOT HH OIu UIItHSt.
Blackville, S. c., Feb. ga crowd OF
masked men held up the South Carolina
& Georgia West-bound passenger train at
Windsor, q small passenger station Eighteen
miles from here, last night end took Calvin
Kennedy, negro prisoner, fro nltbe Gus
tody of two conStabieS and lynched him.
The offense OF which Kennedy was &C
cused and for which he was arrested ~
the constables dates back months and his
accuser was Miss Sally Webb. daughter
of a wel-to-do miller, who charged him
with committing an assault upon her.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The Brooklyn team leaves for Charlotte,
n. c., March b and will remain there until
April Z. Then the route reads: Lynch
burg, Va, April and 9; Richmond, 10
and /: Portsmouth. 10; Norfolk, IA. The
team will return by steamer.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

George Dixon and Jerry Marshall.
through their managers, Saturday signed
i rtices at the Police Gazette Office
New York, to box fifteen rounds in Bos-
ton. Ma rch IT, under the auspices Of
the Prescott Athletic Club. They nave
agreed to weigh 1872 pounds.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
Loeb Il Hirsh
Mems Store
NEW.
store is

--This store is
c h a n G i n g and
frightening every
day as the new
spring goods are
opened up and dis
played.
The elegance
of the spring suits
and overc o a is,
which compare fav-
orably with the fin
est custom made,
vies with the hand
some dis play of
neckwear in the
Furnishings depart
ment.
IT b e N e W
Hats in all blocks
Dunlap, Miller, You
man, Heath, etc.
are awaiting your
inspection.
We are still
selling balance of
winter clothing at
one-third off.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Paddy Purten of Kansas City and
Joe Han have been matched and
may decide their mill before the En-
pire A C., New York. Purtcn has
already started in TO train for the mill
The morning times., 1896-03-02
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Pittsburgs and Clevelands will have
their spring practice at Hot Springs, and
will play ante-season games with each
ether.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

John Montgomery Ward says the present
indications are that he will not be COM
PEELED TO play bah again. He has enough
clients TO keep him busy.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Jack Downcy of Brooklyn and Larry
Burns of Cohoes have been matched to
box six rounds, The mill. Will be decided
next week somewhere ON Long Island.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Ha try Fisher ana Sam Tonkins Of
Astoria have been matched. The battle
Will take place i'll New York city.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
GOSSIP OF THE RING.

Alex Mcdonald says he is willing Il
fight FitZSimmOns at l63 pounds
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Charley Reilly has secured his release
from the Philadelphia club and will cap
tain and play third base for the Syracuse
club of the Eastern League.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
TURF NEWS IN BRIEF.

]. J. McCafferty viii have another bunch
of Buchanan youngsters this season. Fred
Burlcw Will train for him. McCafferty will
begin the season in this city.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

President Young's schedule bears out the
calculation on holiday assignments made
some weeks ago. Ii was discovered that
Mr.. Young had worked on a system, and a
study of the schedule from 1892 to 1895,
inclusive, gave the key.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The bout between Jack Ward of Newark
and Casper Leon of New York, which was
arranged az the preliminary 10 the contest
between Joe WalcOtt and Bright Eyes"
at the Eureka Athletic Club, New York. on
Monday, March 9, WILDE probably declared
off. AL Hereford, Wards manager, writes
that his man had finger anlputated re-
Gently, which healed nicely, but while
punching the bag, he caused the old wound
TO reopen, and Will be unable 10 be in proper
condition to do himself justice on March 8.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Ben PruSh still continues favorite for the
Iatonia. Oakley and Kentucky Derbys at
to 1.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The contract of Jockey Fred Coady with
Ell. PurSer is one covering TWO years. and
he comes East with the Cambridge stable
plunger.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Charley Barnett has gone on the road
with a theatrical company, meeting all
corners in conjunction with Jack Skclly.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

At the testimonial TO Jimmy Kelly, the
well-known trainer at Lynn, Mass, Satur-
day night, the principal bout was between
Tommy Flaherty of Lowell and Eddie
Kennard, the ''St. Paul Kid" who were
billed TO box six rounds. Flaherty forced
the fighting, sending the kid" to the
ropes repeatedly and delivering blow after
blow on thehead and body. acknowledged
the floor and refused to fight. He was
while minute of the first round remained.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

]. Hill, recently signed by David Gideon,
rode more winning mounts at New Orleans
than any other jockey. Hill rode forty-six
winners.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
For the Inner Man

Prices in plain black and white are
most convincing. Our large ana stead
-ly increasing business gives 10 chance
Tor our goods TO get stale and musty
quick sales mean SWEET, FRESH
EDIBLES. That's what We give YOU
every time.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The Point Judith Country Club proposes
TO hold a short steepleChase meeting at
Nara ganSett Pier this summer.
The morning times., 1896-03-02
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES

Solly Smith saws that he would make
another match with George Dixon TO fight
for the championship. and could get back
ing for $4,000. DiXon's manager heard
of il and posted $500 with Richard X. Fox.
The wrestling match on Thursday at
Grand Rapids. Mich. between NJ. J. Dwyer
Of that city and Frank Gehlc of Piqua,
ohio, was declared dTa W. after wo hours
and ten minutes. Neither man got a fail.
The contest was for u purse of 500 and
gate receipts.
The New York and Baltimore teams will
be in oduring thenational Democratic
convention week. The ST. Louis club will
be in the East when the Republican con
vention is held.
a prominent bicycle company is building
a tcn-Seated machine called double
quint," upon which Will be mounted ten of
the tastes professionals 10 pace /. c. Bald,
the White FLYER" for records.
Kid Mccoy expresses confidence in
his ability 10 defeat Tommy Ryan, and
it will not be lack of condition that prevents
him. Mccoy was nj weight early last
week. and is in the very finest kind of con-
ditiOn. He is strong, clever. and a par
ticularly hard hitter, as Tommy West can
testify. Everything points to the belief
that he viii give the Syracuse lad an in
teresling argument.
Charley Farrell, the New York's big
catcher, has finally decided TO go South
with the team next Tuesday. His signed
contract has been received by Manager
Irwin. with a letter TO the effect that he
would report for duty with the other
players.
George Van Haltren has also accepted the
clubs terms and has already left San
Francisco for Jacksonville. Rusie is the
only New York player unsigned, but the
club officials expect 10 see him turn up in
Florida.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

There are twen1y-lhrce entries for the
BoundleSs Handicap. which Is To be run
at the Little Rock spring meeting.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Julian said Saturday night that he had
wired Stuart that he could not accept his
Offer, as FitZ would not meet Corbett until
thelatter fights Maher, Slaviu, or O'Donnel.
He also informed Stuart that unless his
club is a chartered and incorporated one
he would have nothing TO do with it, as
Fitzsimmons will not fight in private again.
I'VE are tired OF travelling over the country
for nothing" Julian said
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Ed. Corrigan mas declared off the $50. goo
Chicago Derby, there being no chance OF
racing in Illinois this season.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

The race tracks at San Francisco have
won a victory in treir battle against the
pool rooms. Judge Wallace, in the case
OF the people VS.. Driscoll, pOol.room man,
has affirmed the Judgment of the police
court and has made pool room betting in
California criminal.
The morning times., 1896-03-02

Jimmy Rose seems to be very much dis
satisfied over the outcome Of his recent
essay with Jack MCKcck, ana wants salts
faction. Rose announces that he will
box Mckeck at any time or place for
as much money as the latter may deem con-
Yenent. u.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
An Interesting Valume.

Just at present, the all-obsorbing
topic throughout the United States is
the coming presidential election. So
eager are the masses to learn the ex-
act status of affairs that they are care
fully reading everything which tends
to throw any light upon the subject.
Miss Irene Wetmore has accepted
the agency for the latest and best book
ever published upon the subject OF
political campaigns. The title of the
work is 'The Great Campaign or Po-
litical Struggle OF Parties, Leaders and
Issues for 1896" II is different from
any publication ever presented to the
public. II is compiled by Lawrence F.
Prescott, one of the ablest writer's of
the 6ge. and presents all sides of the
political questions CT to-day from an
entirely neutral standpoint. It CON-
tains all the political platforms arc
creeds prominent in the great campaign
Of go, together with the biographies of
all the candidates in the field, and
notes upon all the prominent political
leaders OF all parties. There are eketch-
es OF every president who has ruled
the destinee of the nation. Tables are
given showing past electoral votee,
and it is complete in every detail of in
terest. It's eminent fairness recon-
mends it to readers of every political
faith. The book contains 600 pages
and over 100 portraits OF presidents, can
didstes and Statesmen. It will be resdy
for delivery in about 6 weeks, and
should be 10 the hands Of every voter.
Miss Wetmore is also agent for the
Ladies' Home journal.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
SILVERIIES.
The Populists Were Admit
ted to the Evening Ses-
sion Without Tickets.
EX-SENATOR JONES.
The Oldest Surviving Ex-senator
Dies at the Age of
Ninety-Two.

ST. Louis, Mo. July 22.-The even
called to order by Temporary Chairman
Newlands at 400 p. %. A motion was
carried to admit populists to the hall
without tickets. At 5 o'clock the com.
mittee on rules reported and the re-
port was approved. This was imme-
diately followed by the report of the
committee on credentials which was at
once adopted.
The announcement by the committee
or organization that W. P. ST. John of
New jersey, had been selected for per.
manent chairman, was received with ap.
plause and general enthusiasm prevail
ed while tho chairman was being es-
corted to his post.
rupted by loud applause and its close
was drowned in an outbruss of cheers.
An excited discussion arose over q
motion To confer with the Populists and
the gayel of the chairman was brought
into frequent requisition. Several cub
stitutes were offered and the greatest
coDfus ion prevailed but at length the
motion was carried an6 at o'clock the
convention adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow.
A roll of thu states will be called, and
one member from each delegation will
be chosen as member OF the confer
enoe committee.
DUBUQUE, Ia, July 22.-George W.
Jones, the oldest surviving exhibited
States senator, died tonight aged 90.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
BUTLER FOR CHAIRMAN.
It is Accepted as Victory for Those
Opposed to the Nomination
of Bryan.

ST. LOUIS, July 22-The populist ns-
tional committee has decided upon
Senator Marion Butler of North Caro-
lima for temporary chairman. The
selection was effected without much
sppare Mt opposition, but there was an
adverse element which would have
manifested itself if the committee had
not been 30 evidently favorable to But
Ter. His acceptation is accepted as
victory, in the committee at least, for
those who are opposed to the nomina-
ton of Bryan and Sewall.
1t was at first the plan of the Bryan
An d Sewall advocates to put up General
Weaver for the position, but they
changed at the last moment to General
Fields Of Virginia, who was on the
presidential ticket with General Weaver
four years ago. General Fields was
placed in nomination. but wheel commit
teemen from one state after another
rose TO second Buffers nomination,
Fields friends withdrew his name and
Butler was nominated by acclamsation.
j. w. Hays of the Knights of Labor,
and W. ID. Vincent were chosen temper
airy secretaries.
Bryan advocates tonight announce
theta purpose of accepting Senator But
Ter for temporary chairman. The say
while Butler is not entirely in accord
with them, he is satisfactory in the
main and they prefer to reserve their
strength for division on the more i'm
portant question of the selection Of q
candidate.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
MEDICINAL VALUE OF FOOD.

Honey is wholesome, strengthening,
cleansing, healing and nourishing.
Peanuts for indigestion. They are
especially recommended for corpulent
diabetes.
Celery is invaluable as food for those
suffering from any form of rheuma-
tism, for diseases of the nerves and
nervous dyspepsia.
Fresh ripe fruits are excellent for
purifying the blood and toning up the
system. As specific remedies oranges
are aPerient. Sour oranges are highly
recommended for rheumatism.
Eggs contain 4 large amount Of nutri-
ment in a compact, quickly available
form. Beaten up raw with sugar they
are used TO clear and strengthen the
voice. With sugar and lemon juice the
beaten white of eggs will relieve hoarse-
ness.
Raw beef proves of great benefit TO
persons of frail constitution, and to
those suffering from consumption. 1t
is chopped fire. seasoned with salt and
heated by placing it in a dish of hot
water. 1t assimilates rapidly and af-
fOrdS the best norIrichr1ent
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
The Groom's Speech.

Among the passengers who got into
the London train at Three Bridges the
other Gay we're bride and bridegroom
OF the regular 'hollyhock" order. 1t
was one of the old fashioned third class
carriages, open from end to end, and,
although it was full OF passengers, the
pair began to squeeze hands and hug as
soon as they were seated. This, Of
course, attracted attention, and pretty
soon everybody was nodding and wink
ing and several persons so far forgot
themselves as to laugh outright.
By and by the broad shouldered groom
observed the fact that he was being ri
diculed, aud he stretched himself to the
height OF six feet, loo ked up and down,
ana said:
"There seems to be considerable nod
ding and winking around here because
I'm hugging the girl who was married
TO me this morning. IL the rules of this
railway forbid a man from hugging his
wife after he's paid full fare. then Pm
going to begin on the front seats and
create a rising market for false teeth
and crutches."
TX there we're any more winks and
blInks in that carriage the groom did
not see them.-Pesrson's Weekly.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
Republican Newspapers Which Have
Senator Batter Spaahs.

ave ara here" said the Senator, "bes
cause there ia need for US to be here"
He referred to the fact two parties had
held charge OF the government for %
years. These parties had brought the
country to the verge of bankruptcy.
The leaders of both had been unfsithful
to their trust Hence the need OF the
peoples party. He referred to McKin-
ley as candidate of aggregated capital
and combined greed" He declared
both the old parties for years kept the
greatest Issue in American politics in
the background and fought sham bat
ties. No matter where victory lay Wall
Street and Lom bard Street won. Mean
while the populist party he said organic
ed to bring relief to the people; had
grown steadily; victories as sinst greed
had been Won.
The republican party had been forced
to align itself with the money kings OF
Wall Street and Europe; the democra-
tic was driven to the alternative of sign
ing with gold or the people. They were
so fought that ia their desperation they
finally committed grand and petty lar,
ceny 'stole our platform and tried to
steal our party" This statement set
the convention wild. "Why did not
they steal our transportation plank?"
shouted a California delegate. "Ah"
replied Butler, "the old democratic hs-
bit got the better of them there. They
straddled that question" "Whoop-ee"
cried thousands of voices. IL the peo-
Plies party should abandon it's orsgnizs-
ton said Butler, "the democratic party
st the next national convention would
repudiate the platform adopted at Chi
oago, and Bryan would not have any
more chance Of being nominated than
Thomas Jefferson would if he were alive
today.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
No Compromise.

ST. Louis, July 23-The middle of the
road men held a meeting just before the
hour for the afternoon session OF the
convention. The net result was the
aeoptlon Of a motion declaring it was
the sense OF the middle of the road men
that no compromise ehould be entertain
ed or adopted by them until the plat
form Of popuiist principles and straight
out ticket was nominated. The dele
gates were promptly on hand for the af-
ternoon session.
Just before 3 o'clock q delegate climb
ed upon the platform, brought an UNI
brella handle with a crash on the chair
mans table, and shouted in q husky
voice, eff this is q populist convention,
for Gods sake don't get into a demo-
cratic band wagon" The crowds laugh
ed and the "miGdle rosder" disappeared
in the direction of the Texas delegation.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
| mans health is the rope by which

A mans health is the rope by which
he climbs to success. If he can keep
his health. he will go on to success. Yet
his health is the very thing he neglects
more than anything else. 1t is easier
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When man feels himself running
down, when he realizes loss Of vita
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The strands of his rope are parting
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Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
Beef Jelly.

An excellent food for an invalid who
has grown tired of beef-juice and beef
tea, lisa beat jelly. Cut aPound of the lean
OF beef as for beef tea, and cover it with
a pint of cold water. Psur into a double
boiler and stand aside half an hour,
then put over the fire and heat to the
boiling point and simmer half an hour.
Skim the surface to remove any parti-
cIes of grease. Soak one-third of box
of gelatine in two tablespoonfuls of cold
water, and pour the hot broth over ii.
Season to tastewith salt, and pour into
small cups TO harden. Do not strain
the broth. though a clearer looking
jelly will be the result, as part of the
nutriment is taken out BY straining.-
Y. y. Post.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manufac-
turer's Agent, Columbus, o., certities
that De-. Kings New Discovery has no
equal as a Cough remedy. j. d. Brown,
Prop. st. James Hotel, Fl. Wayne. Ind,
testifies that be was cured OF Cough
Of two years. standing, caused by La
Grippe, by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
B. F. Merrill, BsldwinsviIle, Mass, says
that he has used and recommended it
and never knew it to fail and would
rather have it than any doctor, because
it always cures. Mrs. Hsmming, 222 L.
23d ST., Chicago, always keeps it at
hand and has no fear OF Group, because
it instantly relieves. Free Trial Bottles
1t Geo. Martins Drug Store,
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25
Will be Given Places on the Commit


ST.. Louis, July 22-It is generally
accepted as fact among Popslist dele-
gates today that il Bryan and SewRll
are endorsed by the pcpulist conven-
ton the populist party will De accorded
a liberal representation upon the demo-
cratic executive committee. They be-
lieve they will have at least two or three
members. The understanding also is
that silver republicans who declared for
Bryan will also be represented in the
management of the campaign.
Arrivals from Lincoln report that Bry-
an still declines to make any concee-
sions or pledges for the populist cup
port. He tells ell be is not Indifferent
to the endorsement of the populist con-
veniion, but believes he will be elected
whether made the expressed object of
regard of the convention or not, and
adds as he was nominated by the demo-
Gratis without making any pledges or
promises he csnnot and will not make
any pledges to secure then omInation or
even to secure election.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-07-25

The August McClure's justifies its
title Of a" Midsummer Fiction Numb
liz five short stories, all of them Of such
fresh and ready interest that one can
read them without forcing himself and
in spite of heat and humidity. Octave
Thsnet contributes strong story of west
ern life; Stephen Crane relates drama
tic episode in the later life OF the hero
OF "The Red Badge of courage" Clinton
Ross tells booming battle story, based
on Perry's historic victory on Lake
Erie; E. M. Thompson tells a humor-
Gus tale OF the Canadian fishermen; and
Annie Eliot describes double love ep-
isode in Yale and Harvard boat race.
1t is not often that five really good
stories, as these certainly are, get into a
single magazine. Then, in addition,
thers is in this number fairly "stun-
ming" installment of Anthony Hopes
new romance, "Phroso."