Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-10-10


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LITTLE Rock, Ark. Oct. 3-Grest ex-
citemept prevsils in Dsvslls Bluff over
the discovery of what is believed to be
the bloodthrrstIest tragedy in the his
tory of Prairie county. Bud Ohsffin
and five children are believed TO have
been murdered. Suspicion points to
Mrs. Cnaffin and John King, her para
mour. Chsf1in, with his wife and five
children lived on White river, between
Deearo and Dsvalls Bluff. John King,
q hired man, living with the family is
said to have alliented the woman's affec-
tious. Neither King cor any of the
Chaffins have been seen eince Septen-
Der 81. On that date Klng was seen
driving sway il mpsny with Mr.. Cha'-
i'm. As they did not return aid no.
thing was seen Of the othsr members Of
the family, neighDors began investiga-
ton. When the house was opened.
blood was found spsttered ali over the
floor and there were evidences of ter
rible butchsry having been commit ed,
but no bodies were found. The theory
is that the bodies we've thrown into the
river. Every effort is being made to To-
cate King and Mrs Chaffin.
LEADvILLE, Oct. 3-The building Of
the high plank fence around the Coro-
nado mine on the line Of the one des
troyed 10y fire during the murderous and
successful attack Of Sept. 81, is being
rapidly completed and as soon as new
MAJ hinery can be put into place end
housed, the mine will resume with full
force. This, with other @ines now gel
ting under way, will leave practically
none idle that were In operation when
the strike begun, except the Smith Moi
6t properties. These were employing
they will not resume work while it is
necessary to have the protection OF guns
and guards. A nesting OF the miners
union last night was attended by about
200 Of the conservative element and it is
regarded as al indication that oisrup-
ton of the organization is pending.
JAoKsoNvILLE, Fla, Oct. 3-Reports
from the regions devastated by the
storm are that hundreds of people are
face to face with starvation and there
seems to be no means to get supplies TO
them in time 10 prevent many deaths
and terrible suffsring.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3-This conservative
town fairly boiled over With democratic
today. Scores of banners
hung across the streets and protrscted
to the world that it was the opening day
ic clubs. The delegates began to arrive
yesterday and have been pouring in Cd
every road since that time. All morn>
ing they gathered in the Hobbies Of ho-
tells where ourbstope orators shouted
with enthusiasm. There were bands of
every sort playing patriotic airs. At
10 80 the delegates ard visitors began TO
assemble in the Auditorium, where the
is held. An hour later Pres
dent @. +. Black called the meeting to
order. At least $500 delegates were
present aud the vast hall was we'll filled
With visitors. When Z blessing had been
INVOKED the Jefferson Glee club, OF sew
,ral hundred voices, sang the national
anthem, America" ia which the audi
nee joined. When the applause died
way President Black delivered the
Iuadrepnial address.
HAVANA, Oct. 5-An IMPORTANT en-
in which General Seratn San
hez, the we'll known insurgent leader
vas killed, has been fought on the Re
esva Plantation, Province of Matanzas.
sanchez WAS one OF the most widely
,nown Cuban leaders. He served under
daximo Gomez il previous Cuban ill.,
direction.
SOUTH ENID, o. T., Oct. 5-Fr0nk
soyoe, notorious bank swIndler, under
en- ter &c to the penitentIary, and John
,tesros and William Baker. charged
'ith horse stealing, escaped from Jail
asst night. Royce formerly practiced
aw at Atohisop, Kan, and a. the open
ng of the strip became cashier Of the |
)ounty Bank, of Enid. 1t failed in '94. |
Joyce wac indicted for illegal banking.
BEN FRANKLIN, Tex, Oct Sd.
Knowles, an Old citizen aGd married |
aughter. were assaulted at their bone |
even milss south Of this place last night, |
nth an axe by unknown persons. Rob- |
cry was the obi ct OF the sssas=i3. |
Iuoxles died today. His daughter may
scover.
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct ga special to the /
ournal from Winnepeg says the strike /
the railway telegrsphers is unchanged /
'hisfs of five operatiog railway orders
tart today for Montreal to demand a
ettlemeBt, failing to get which. IL is
tated general strike will be called.
BAaABoo, WIS, Oct. 3-Au attempt |
as made last night to wreck PASSENGER
ain No. 8, G.. N. W. railroad, near
'evil's lake. Four bandits were dIscov-
red obstructipg the track. Tom Pat
,rson, who made the discovery, shot |
ne OF them. They returned the fire
nd Patterson was shot through thu leg
I'D HIT. The wrecksrs escaped. The
leriff's posse is 10 pursuit. An attempt
as made to wreck the same train
eek ago.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, O,t. 5-BRyan ar
we'd this morning at 7:30. Thousands
people were at the Poplar rect sta
on. The famous Chickawaw Guards
Id Medley Zousves escorted Bryan and
70 Memphis COMMITTEES where break
st was taken. fotturs Of the demon
ration at the depot were several iostan-
0eous aerial salutes, e9usiiing the
Use Of 20 pound cannon, given by
sueral Peter Tracy, in honor OF the
visitor.
DENVER, Oct. Sit is doubtful whetn-
the Mckinley electoral and state tick.
will be printed as the official ballot OF
dorado. The time for fling by petit.
On has expired, and the ticket nomin-
ed at Colorado Springs last week has s
It been filed in that manner. Now the J
yer republicans are preparing a pro- c
st against allowing the names to 60 on c
official ballot claiming that the ticket
presents the boltinR faction, not the
eular repu blicen organization.
N. j. Oct. 5.-The action i
the glass manufacturing firm of Z