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The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
TOWN LAID WASTE.
Fifteen Squares In a South American Tow
 Destroyed by Fire.

Fifteen Squares in South American Town
 Destroyed by Fire.
 LIMA, Peru, Oct 9.-The fire at Guayaquil, Ecuador, which is said to have destroyed 15 squares of that town, includings the most important buildings in 1t, is still raging. Among the building known to have been de- stroyed are four banks, all the foreign consulates. all the hotels except one, two churches, all the principal busi. ness houses. the military bar. racks and the arsenal. It is further stated that Guayaquil has been burned from the post office to the custom house, the flames extending from the bank of the river. The fire has been finally subdued. It is estimated the amount of the loss will reach as high as g6, GOO, GOO (S30, 900. 0O0). The insurance amounts to a5OO,OOO (s2, 800, ,0OO) Thousands of people are left homeless
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Gamblers Fleecing Indians.

FAYETTEVILLE. Ark, Oct. l2.-Much excitement prevails in the Indian ter ritory over the operation of gamblers. who are heecing the simple minded h. dians The quarterly payment of the Osage tribe was made on Thursday, and hundreds of gamblers were pres- ent with all kinds of devices, from the shell game to the gold brick swindle. Two gamblers heeced crowd of full bloods and their victims became en- ragged and drove them out of the set tlement. The gamblers were over taken at Turkey creek and killed.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
FORMER KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD

Result of the Dissolution of the MOnasterfss
 in the sixteenth Century.
 The dissolution of the monasteries had greatly increased vagrancy in the 18th century. Rich abbeys, like that of Reading, employed large numbers of workmen and servants, who, when their masters had fallen into evil case, were thrown upon & heartless world and took to robbery for 8 livelihood. The hospitia of the monasteries in the good old days always provided food and bed for weary travellers of what ever rank they were and needy wan derers sorely felt the loss of their kind hosts. The rich courtiers grabbed the church's lands and wealth and the poor folk followed their example by grabbing whatever they could lay their hands on. Consequently there were in these parts ia great store of stout vagabonds and masterless men (able enough for labor) which do great hurt in the country by their idle and naughty life" The unfortunate per sons who were robbed could claim compensation from the inhabitants of the hundred in which the robbery took place. The old law was as ancient as the time of our great Berkshire king, Alfred, for who is ignorant of the fact that when gold bracelets were hung up by the roadside, on account of the en- forcement of this law and the fear of the vengeance of the hundred no one dared to remove them.
 But when these highway robberies on Maidenhead Thicket were so ire quent the burden of making compensa. ton fell somewhat heavily on the in- habitants of the hundred of Benhurst In one year they paid as much as s251 for robberies committed on nnfortu- nate wayfarers. Therefore a special act of parliment was passed in 1897 in order to relieve the inhabitants of their burdens. ns.-Gentleman's Magazine.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
ARISTOCRATS BATTLE.
Two Chicago Professional Men Fight to z
 Finish for Big Purse.

U
 Finish for a Big Purse.
 CHICAGO, Oct. l2.-In the boxing room of the main gymnasium of the Chicago Athletic cllb this afternoon, Dr. Milton B. Pine, north side den- tist and Frederick Swift, broker, both members of the club, fought to a finish according to the marquis of Queensbury rules. Pine won in the second round, knocking Swift out with srght-hander on the jaw. There has been considerable rivalry between the men for some time on the question of their prowess with the gloves, and four weeks ago a match was made be- tween them for Sl. side and the money posted. The fight was pulled of before six men on each side.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
DEATH BY FLOODS.
yer 100 Persons Perish by Drowning In
 SinalOa. Mex.

Over 100 Persons Perish by Drowning In
 SinalOa, Mex.
 QUADALAJARA, Mex, Oct. 7.-Over- land advices from Mazatlan state that all the rivers in the state of Sinaloa burst their banks during recent floods and that a number of villages and farm houses were washed away. Over 100 bodies have been recovered and many persons are missing. The damage to shipping interests is believed to be great. but reports from coast vessels are meager. An account of the dam- are has been forwarded to President Diaz and public appeal will be made for funds
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
BILLIONS INVOLVED.
4 DecisiOn That Gives Generous Rights tc
 Owners of Choctaw Mines.

A DecisIOn That Gives Generous KiRhts to
 Owners of Choctaw Mines.
 SOUTH MCALEsTER l. T., Oct. G. Chief Justice Springer. of the Indian territory court of appeals, has rendered decision which involves title to the coal mine property operated by the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf railway, and directly effecting property in the Choctaw nation, to the value of several billions In brief. the decision holds that any person who discovers coal in the Choctaw nation is entitled to take all beneath the surface within mile radius in every direction from his works
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Engines Collide on a Curve.

RosEBURG, Ore. Oct. "A collision occurred between two light engines of the Southern Pacific yesterday half a mile south of Greens station. The collision resulted in the death of John McGonigle, of Portland, fireman, and A. N. Toy, of Salem, brakeman. Five other persons were more or less in. jured. The day was densely fogpy and the southbound engineer did not see the northbound, which rounded n curve, colliding with the above re- suits.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Trainmen Murdering Tramps.

NEW YORK, Oct "A special from New Haven to the Evening World says that the police of that city believe that brakemen of the Consolidated railroad have been ruthlessly murdering tramps caught stealing rides on cars of that line. It is asserted that ten bodies all mangled by being run over by trains, have been found on the tracks of the Consolidated within the last six months.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Republican Ticket Shut Ont,

DENVER, Col, Oct 9.-Secretary of State McGaffey gave decision sus- taining the protest of the silver repub- licans against the use of the repub- lican uame and emblem by the McKin- ley party. Should this protest be sus- tained by the supreme court the Mo Kinley people will have no ballot in this state, as they neglected to file by petition before the time for so doing expired.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Want to Own Their Own Lands.

SHAWNEE, Ok, Oct. 12.-The Potta- watomie Indians, at a tribal meeting, employed attorneys to go to Washing ton as soon as congress meets and se- cure the passage of an act giving them titles to the allotted lands upon which they are now residing. At present the lands are held in trust by the govern ment, and the Indians cannot sell, nor even rent, without the approval of the interior department.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
NEWS ABOUT PLANETS.
Days and Years of Mercury and Venus Equal
 Venus Has an Atmosphere.

Days and Years of Mercury and Venus Equal
 Venus Has an Atmosphere.
 BosTON, Oct. s.-A dispatch received here from Lowell observatory, Flag staff, Ariz. announces that the astron. omers of the observatory have discov- cred that each of the planets of Mer. cury and Venus turns once on its axis during one revolution about the sun, making the day just equal to the year on these planets. They find further that Venus is not cloud-covered, as has been reported, but has about it thick atmosphere. while Mercury has none.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Another Nebraska Bank Robbed,

OMAHA, Neb., Oct l0-A special to the Bee from Brainard, Neb., says: The Brainard bank was practically de- molished by burglars, who attacked the safe with dynamite. Cashier Smith engaged in battle with the burglars and drove them away. No money was lost, but the safe and building are wrecked
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
WILL GO INTO COURT.
A Christian Scientist Objects to Her So
 Being Taught Physiology.

A Christian Scientist Objects to Her Son
 Being Taught Physiology.
 TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. S-Mrs. M. J. Evans, a believer in Christian science, has protested to the school board against physiology, which is being taught her son, and will go into the courts and test the matter. She main- tains that the laws of health as out lined in the text books are in direct contradiction to the laws as believed in by the Christian scientists. For in- stance, the book says: 1.-The human body IS the frame in which the soul of man dwells while 1t is on earth" Her belief is that the human body is the house in which God dwells, and God is the soul.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Embczzled Sixteen Thousand.

CORNING, Ia., Oct. 10.--C. T. Cole, cashier of the National bank of this city, has been arrested by the United States marshal on charge of embez- clement. The bank was forced to sell its business last week to the First ma. tional bank. The deficit is about Sl6.OOO.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
President Returns to the White House.

WASHINGTON. Oct. l0.-The big flag hoated over the white house yesterday for the first time since June 30, and announced to the 10000 government officials and clerks hurrying to the var ious departments that the chief execu. tive had returned from his lOl days vacation at Gray Gables, on Buzzard s bay, Mass.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Latest News from ,,eorp,a.

ATLANTA, Ga.. Oct. 10.-Returns re. ceived so far from Wednesdays elec- tion show that the total populist vote will not exceed s5,OOO. It was 95. .sss in 1894, showing decrease of about 1i,- GOO This falling off is largely att tributed to the capture of the negro vote by Gov. Atkinson. Atkinson will have 35,000.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Gets s1 ,eeO for a Broken Ankle,

GUTHRIE, Ok, Oct Mrs. Cynthia E. Swan, who fell on broken side walk several years ago and dislocated her ankle, has secured verdict of s.. sG0 against the city in a damage suit
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Lord Rosehery Ouits.

LONDON, Oct. 9-The earl of Lose. bery, the late premier of the liberal government, in succession to Mir. Glad. stone, has written letter saying he has resigned the leadership of the liberal party. The action of the gov. ernment in relation to the Turkish question is given as the reason for this action,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Connection Cases Reyersed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-It has been officially made known at the state de- partment that the Spanish supreme court at Madrid, after due considera. tion, has found that the proceedings of the naval court martial which con. victed the prisoners taken from the schooner Competitor as being filibus- ters and sentenced to death was CT. r0ne0us
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Exporting American Apples.

NEW YORK, Oct. l2. There is great demand abroad this year for American apples, owing to the failure of the crop across the water. The steamship com Panies say that the seasons shipments exceed those of any corresponding period in the past, and that space has been engaged for two months ahead. Up to date cog, ,7s0 barrels have been shipped
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
A Fortune subscribed for Missions.

NEW YORK, Oct 12 The 18th and final day of the Christian Alliance con- 'ention in Carnegie hall was one with great results. At the morning meet. ng subscription blanks were passed around the hall and the subscriptions Tor missionary work secured amounted N sll0,000. Rev. Dwight l.. Moody preached in the afternoon.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
,Telegraphers' strike Decla red on.

MONTREAL, Can., Oct. S-The tele- graphers' strike on the Canadian Pa. cific railway was declared off this morning. It is understood that all of those operators who have not per- formed criminal acts will be rein. stated. The other terms agreed upon are in the nature of comp romisc.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
The Gould Assessment Uphs,d.

ALBANY, N. Y., Oct. s.-Yesterday the court of appeals handed down de. cis.on in the Gould tax case, upholding the New York city tax commissioners in assessing the personal property of the family at SIC, GOO, ,OOO
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Skeleton of a Murdered Man.

WisTER, l. T., Oct 9.-The skeleton of man was found on Bushty creek, eight miles east of South McAlester. The skull was mashed in, indicating that murder had been committed. OlI. eers will investigate the case
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Decline in Prices of Sugar,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. I2.-All grades ot refined sugar were Saturday re- auced one-eighth of cent per pound oy the American Refining Co.,, making a net reduction of three-eighths of a cent within the last week. This brings 'ne m price to the retail grocer down to % cents, which is the lowest it has Sold for a year.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Blnckburn MAY Demand sntisfactIon.

WASHINGTON, Oct. z. 7.-Rumors are in the air to the effect that Senator Black burn may challenge Logan Carlisle to fight duel because of the latter's re- gently published card, in which he de- clarcd it would be more of an honor to hold joint debate on the financial question with a negro than with Black burn.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
A Newspaper Omce Destroyed by Fire.

DEs MONIES, Ia., Oct. 10--Fire at What Cheer last night destroyed the Reporter newspaper office, the post office and several small adjoining buildings. Loss, S15,0O0
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15

Mshop SpaidIng Mentioned for Rector.
 k"NE, Oct l2 Tt is reported here mat Rt. Rev. John L. Spalding, bishop M ,i Peoria, H., will succeed Bishop Aeane as rector of the Catholic Uni 'ersjty of America in Washington.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-10-15
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the w transient nature of the many phys ical ills, which vanish before proper eff forts-gentlee efforts-pleasante efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to constipated condi. ton of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt- ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and IS everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without facilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore ali important, in order to get its bene-' fcial effects, to note when you pur-' chase, that you have the genuine arti- cle, which is manufactured by the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists. -
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction
Evening star., 1896-12-31
SPORTS OF THE DAY
Twenty-Round Sparring Contest to a
Draw.
COMBAT BETWEEN BROADSWORDSMEN
Lasker and Steinitz Play Another
Drawn Game.
THE GOLF TOURNA AMENT

There were two good sparring contests at
the Suburban Club House last evening,
which were witnessed by a large and en-
thusiastic gathering. The first was be-
tween Arthur Jones and Alec Brown, two
clever light weights. They came together
like game cocks and made a rattling show
for six rounds. Jones earned and received
the decision. Although he punished Brown
severely, he could not put him out. Brown
gave one Of the gamest exhibitions ever
seen in this vicinity. He was knocked
down five times In the last round, but
managed to arise each time, and was on his
feet at the end of the struggle. His pluck
was rewarded by an extra contribution.
The fight of the evening was between Pat
Raedy. champion middle weight Of the Dis
trict. and Dick Moore of St. Paul, pugil-
ist with national reputation. They put up
a good, scientific bout of twenty rounds
without material advantage to either, and
the referee properly declared it draw.
Moore was heavier and stronger than
Raedy, but the latter was in much better
condition. Both fought hard and clean, and
it was difficult to say which did the better
work. Raedy, received many congratula-
tions for having stood off his more expert
enced adversary. He demonstrated that he
is a much better man than he has been
given credit for by his neighbOrs.
Evening star., 1896-12-31
Had Diphtheria.

This woman states that she Is suffering
from diphtheria,' was the startling an
nouncement Of Bailiff Kendig today in the
Police Court, as Mary Reynolds advanced
to the rail-
The remark was not at all pleasing The
other prisoners in the dock placed as great
space as possible between themselves and
Mary, and several spectators hurriedly
passed through the doorway.
Mary has undoubtedly seen better DAYS.
One eye Is blackened and her lips are swol-
len. She was charged with disorderly con-
duct and her plea was the whispered re-
mark to the bailiff that she was i'll with
diphthe ria.
By direction Of Judge Kimbal. physi-
clan from the health office was summoned,
and efter conducting an examination, he
reported to the court that the condition Of
the woman was at least suspicious The
case against her was nolle pressed and
she was removed to hospital in an am
bulance.
Evening star., 1896-12-31
The Golf Tourney.

The third day Of the tourney of the
Washington Golf Club yesterday witnessed
some brilliant playing, narrowing down the
contest to two men, who will play the
finals this afternoon for the championship.
In the first game yesterday of the sem,-
finals Lockett won frPm Prescott, with one
hole up In the secorid game between Wy
lie and Mcmillan, jr., the latter won easily,
despite the fact that his opponent is con-
sidered one of the best players in the club
This narrows down the contest between
Lockett and Mcmillan, who will play the
finals on the links at Rosslyn, commencing
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the latter being
somewhat fayorite in the result. The
trophy for this match is the Presidents
cup. Drawings for the foursome match
Will be made today. and the contest played
There wiiP be no match games for tomor-
Evening star., 1896-12-31

ECkHARDT EXPLAINS.
He Says That His Opponent Knew
WITH Whom He Was RACING


According to the explanation made by w
l.. Eckhardt, the wheelmap who has been
suspended by Racing Chairman Gideon. his
onense Is not so grave as has been report
ed 1t was charged that while under sus-
pension he entered a race at Cumberland
under an assumed name. 1t is charged that
he entered it as a novice, and as a resi-
dent of Cumberland: that his friends and
himself bet heavily on the race at good
odds and won a great deal of money.
He claims that he did not enter an open
event under an assumed name as a ringer
but rode and won match race from John
Goldsworthy of Frosfburg. first, as a result
OF general statement by Goldsworthy's
friends that Goldsworthy could defeat any
man In the state. ard. second on account
of direct challenge from Goldsworthy's
friends for match. He says that Colds
worthy was told who his opponent was
and the Frostburg man still declared he
could win and would race.
The match, he says, was made without
Eckhardts signing paper of any kind. All
he did was to ride race while already
under the ban of suspension and to alter
the name to get the chance to ride. This
he admitted before Gideon debarred him
from all racing until July l.
Evening star., 1896-12-31
AGAINST FREE LUMBER.
Mr. Cleveland's Former Partner Bs
fore the Ways and Mems COmmi tee

President Cleveland'S former law part
rer, Mr.. c. F. Goodyear of Buffalo, ap-
peared before the House committee on
ways and means today. Mr.. Goodyear is a
democrat, "a Cleveland democrat" as they
say now. Notwithstanding this fact, how
ever, Mr.. Goodyear made a strong argu-
ment today against free trade, and espe-
cially free trade in lumber. In his talk to-
day Mr.. Goodyear parted company with
his distinguished political and former bus
iness colleague.
The fact of the matter as far as Mr..
Goodyear Is concerned, Is that he Is in a
position to receive some practical object
lessons of the operations of his former
partners theory Of free trade or low tariff.
Mr. Goodyear Is now the owner of some
fourteen large lumber mills in western
Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Cleveland's tariff
theory has been rubbed in on him pretty
allowed lumber to come in free of duty.
In Mr.. Goodyear's case 1t is apparently
one thing to be an ardent and enthusiastic
supporter Of Mr. Cleveland and his tariff
come into practical contact with the out
come Of that theory in the markets of the
country, where an American dealer runs
up against the willy Canadian, who has cut
ada, with the cheapest kind of labor, and
brought it over the line to compete with the
American product.
Mr.. Goodyear stated to the ways and
means committee today that the lumber
men of this country have had enough Of
free trade to last them for long time He
said they had never paid much attention
to the tariff question in the past, but they
have recently received some lessons which
will teach them to look out for their own
interests in future tariff bills. He said the
lumber business today is in deplorable
condition. There are failures right and
left, and there is no money for any one in
the trade. If man should start into the
lumber business today he would find that
the cost to him Of buying and cutting the
timber would be 25 cents a thousand feet
in excess of the price he would get for It,
and even then there would be an additional
loss to him of insurance. rent, commission,
bad debts. etc.
Mr.. Goodyear insisted that the duty on
lumber taken Off by the democratic tariff
bill should be restored to figures which
would protect the American lumberman
against the Canadian, with whom, under
present conditions, it is impossible to COM
pete,