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The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Oil Refinery Burned

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 2S-
This morning at 2 o'clock the oil
refinery of the Summit Oil Com
pany at Ebeley City was destroyed
by fire. In attempting to make a
hose coupling one of the firemen
fell into the flames and was Gre
mated. Another fireman was Sc
riously and perhaps fatally burned.
The loss will reach 100000,
with no insurance.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
THE BOLIVIAN REVOLUTION
President Alonzo is rlarching to
Lapaz

Lima. Peru, Dec. 2S-The revo-
luton in Bolivia continues and is
assuming more serious aspect.
Dispatches from Lapaz assert
that that city is a great encamp-
ment of armed men. The rebels
are greatly encouraged and are
filed with enthusiasm.
President Alonzo, commanding
the government forces, is march
ing to the scene of the uprising.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Lucky Canonites.

Special to The Tribune.
Canon City, Dec. 2S.-George F.
McRay, an old and esteemed citi-
zen of this city is receiving many
congratulations today in conse-
quence of the big mining deal just
closed whereby the Rex claim ad-
joining the celebrated Portland
mine passes to the Portland COM
pany. The Rex was owned by G.
g., J. E. and G. E. McRay. The
consideration is $4,000. OF this
amount $4,000 was paid for an op-
ton some time age; $4,000 has
just been paid in cash; the balance
is to be paid in six equal monthly
payments.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
HIS rast Ch;rnce.

"Did you ever notice. said Mrs. N
Peck. THAT about half of the pictures
IN the photographers windows are Of
bridal COUP wonder why they al.
ways rush oil to photographer as soon
as the knot is tied?'
II fancy the husband is responsible
for it," said Mr.. Peck He realizes
that it is about his last chance to ever
look pleasant. Pearson Weekly.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Rear-Admiral Sampson Ill

Washington, Dec. 2s-Rear-
Admiral Sampson is at his room
in the Arlington hotel ill with la
grippe. His physician says his
condition is not serious, but that
he will not be able to get up for at
least week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Prof. Clark Honored

At the annual election of officers
of the state teachers association in
Denver yesterday, Prof F. IL.
Clark of this place was elected
vice-president.
The following topic was dis
cussed freely: Should the present
union high school law be SO
amended as to give to the voters
of third, fourth and fifth class
counties the opportunity of de-
termining whether or not such
counties shall be organized each
into one district for high school
purposes, and, if SO, to provide for
the support of such high school by
a tax on all taxable property in
the county not to exceed one mill
on ST.
The question was referred to
committee consisting of F, H.
Clark of Florence, @. W. Bowman
of Canon City and d. r. Hatch,
who will report a resolution upon
the subject this afternoon.
Garden and farm lands for rent,
see r r Fitzuerre1l 70tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Santa Fe Earnings

Chicago, Dec. 2s-The net
earnings of the Atchison system
for the month of November were
81 ,434, 149, an increase of S60,4S6
over the net earnings of the same
month last year.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
rloore's Heavy Sentence

New York, Dec. 2S-Will A. E.
Moore, convicted last week of rob-
bing Martin Muhan, of the Am
sterdam hotel, was today SEN
fenced to fifteen years at hard
labor.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

Twenty mine sheep introduced into
the australian colonies in 1888 are now
represented by la0, 600, 900 Of the finest
wool sheep in the world.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
For Sale at a Bargain.

One furnished rooming house,
centrally located; one saloon doing
a fine business; one restaurant with
a good trade; one residence prop
erty, close in. See
63-tf j. J. FITzeERELL.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

The following Florence people
are registered at Denver hotels:
L. w. Champion at the ST. James;
F. FL. Clark, Brown Palace; E. j.
Granger, Inter Ocean.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Fitger-eII's Rent List

2 room frame on Fourth street.
2 room frame West Main street.
4 room frame Green street.
2 room frame at Cyanide.
2 room frame Il. Seventh st.
Business room Main st.
6 room brick e. Fourth st.
2 room frame Fifth st.
4 room frame Frazier Lane.
9 room frame E. Second st.
2 room frame Alabaster Ave
Good Sweet cider at Hillix's
confectionery on Pixies Peak
avenue. COLE
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
WATCHING THE CAROLINES
No Other Nation will be Allowed
to Acquire Them

New York, Dec. 2S.-A special
TO the Herald from Washington
says;
Had the war with Spain lasted
a short time longer, it is probable
the United States flag would now
be floating over the Carolina
islands as the navy, from the time
of Rear Admiral Dewey's victory,
was anxious to take this group.
The islands would probably have
been taken anyhow, but for the
fact that Secretary Long by direc-
ton of the president cabled Rear
Admiral Dewey forbidding him to
do so.
Officers of the navy still hope
that some way may be found of
acquiring these islands, which, it
is believed, Spain would sell for a
reasonable compensation. They
don't want any other nation to
obtain the power to establish coal
ing stations and naval bases there.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

Pure kettle rendered lard at
same price as packing house
products at Florence Packing &
Provision Co. soft
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Nuptials

A very pretty wedding occurred
at noon today at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alsebrook on Frazer
lane, when their daughter. Veta,
was married to Mr.. Emmett Vail,
who is well known as Hassler
Bros popular salesman.
Promptly at twelve o'clock Mrs.
Swan took her place at the piano,
and to the strains of Mendelsohn's
wedding march, the contracting
parties marched into the parlor
and in the presence of the few
invited guests. Rev. j. w. Gum
performed the ceremony according
to the ritual of the Episcopal
church.
The groom was dressed in black
and the bride wore gown of
white watered silk.
After the ceremony nice din
ner was served to the bride and
groom and invited guests.
Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Alsebrook, parents of the
bride; Misses Martha and Gladys
Alsebrook, the BRIDES sisters; Mr..
and Mrs. Miller, stepfather and
mother of the groom; Rev. and
Mrs. Gum; Mr.. and Mrs. d. A.
Jack; Mrs. Swan; Mrs. Wayne;
Miss Stella Holmes: j. w. Work.
The happy couple had expected
to take short wedding trip, but
owing to the presence of smallpox
in the city they abandoned that
part of their plans.
The Tribune wishes Mr.. and
Mrs. Vail long life, happiness and
prosperity.
-.----
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

A fine selection of winter
goods just arrived. Suits from
$18 up, at Volken's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
For Sale.

A good 3 inch farm wagon com
plete also good tent 12x14, cheap.
Inquire at this office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

Cash for old gold.-Gibbs
Jewelry Co. loft
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

HARPER whiskey is rapidly
becoming the national beverage.
It's the one thing all parties agree
upon. Republicans, Democrats,
Populists. Even the "know-noth-
ing" party knows one thing; the
merits of HARPER Whiskey.
Sold by
Burnley & KILLIAN,
Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

J. ]. Fitzgerrell has plenty OF
straight money to loan.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

Money to loan on ranch proper
ty. See j. j. Fitzgerrell. 172tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

FOR RENTING new nicely finished S
room brick houses, corner Fifth and
Petroleum. Inquire of owner first
door west 59-12
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Classified

EOR SALE-A good upright picno7 Tor
sale at bargain. Inquire at this
office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

The famous brand of Yellow
stone whiskey is known, liked,
celebrated and drank the world
over. A sight of it makes the
n, n,outh water.
Sold at tho Club saloon opposite
d. & r. q. depot. 41tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

-For E. fne winter suit at rea-
liable prices, see Volken.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

The Daily Tribune-all of the
atest news.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28
Real Estate Transfers at Can,

NCdi ESldtC iEduSlCiS dl SdHOu.
Special to The Tribune.
Canon City, Dec. 2S The M. f.
church society of this city few
days ago sold their church property
corner of Main and Fifth street;
consideration, $500 The society
will continue to us9 the building
until July next. The society has
already taken the preliminary steps
toward the erection of new and
elegant church edifce on its lot
corner of Main and Eighth street.
The new structure will probably
cos about $1,000, and the plan is
to have the building free of debt at
dedication. Work on construction
will probably begin by February
next. Frank l.. Smith the pur-
chaser, one of the leading dry goods
merchants here, it is understood
will have the old church building
torn down and an elegant business
block erected on its site.
Robert Chase yesterday bought
of Henry Harrison the vacant lot
on Main street, second east of the
ST. Cloud hotel. The considera-
tsien ans p into into big figures. Mr.
Chase now owns a Main street
frontage of 1872 feet, and holds the
the position for the largest and best
business block that can be erected
here. 1t is quietly limited that in
the very near future such build
ing will be erected by Mr.. Chase.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

WANTED-Clean cotton rags-at the
Tribune Office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

Garden and farm lands for rent,
see j. j. Fitzgerrell. 72tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

CARPETS should have a good supply
OF paper under them, The Tribune
has old pagers at 20c per 100.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-12-28

FOR SALE-Saloon and dance hall in
nearby coal camp; sacrifice. For par
ticulars call at The Tribune office.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

Sergeant Wilkes, formerly a member
of troop B, G%rigsby's cowboy regiment,
has decided to bring suit for libel
against the Aberdeen News, alleging
injury done his character by the print
ing Of an item some time ago., stating
hat he had been dishonorably dis
charged from the regiment. Wilkes re-
turned home from Camp Thomas about
two weeks ago, a shadow of his former
self. He brought with him his dis
charge papers based IN a surgeon's'cer-
tificate Of disability. Endorsed on the
back of the discharge was the follow
ing: Service faithful and honest; char
acter excellent" This was signed by
Captain John Foster Of troop B. Wilkes
was promoted twice since he began SER
vice, and at the time he was sent to
the hospital at Camp Thomas he was
in charge Of the regimental p%ostofice.
He was an inmate Of the hospital for
thirty days and a council Of surgeons
being held, 1t was decided that he
should be discharged honorably and
sent home. This was accordingly done.
and Wilkes arrived at Sioux. Falls the
last week Of July.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02
OUR ARMY.
Mrs. John A. Logan Writes OF
the Condition of Our Troops.

Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Aug.
25.-The transports bearing our depict
ed and disease-afiiicted army have been
arriving hourly, only to be anchored
off the quarantine station to await the
slow process OF disinfection by our dis
injecting apparatus, and strict adher-
ence to the unavoidably dilatory oper-
alton of the men employed in perform
ing the duties of the disinfecting corps.
No less than eight transports We're in
the harbor at one time, some with a
clean bill Of health, but obliged to wait
before being unloaded, because Of in
sutficIency Of the transportation and a
lack of a~ble-bodied men to do the work.
The Quartermaster's department has
been taxed beyond belief. The officers
Of hat department., though they work
ed night and day with the entire force,
have not been able to execute their or
ders. They have had neither wagons,
men, nor teams, nor enough officers.
The same may be said Of the COM
missary department. Poor sick SOL
diers outside OF the hospital were oblig-
ed more than once to lie down supper
less after reaching their camps. But
for the Red Cross they would have had
no blankets to cover them as they lay
on the ground. Every government
blanket has been issued.
The American army today might be
classed in the invalid corps, and I can
nor 9nnaa1 fnn stroprl, ra tho -ao,1o
to do this, especially for the regular
army, who have borne the brunt of the
campaign. but who tor the most part
are without friends near to look out for
them, while the volunteers, all honor to
them, have friends who are ready to
deluge them with everything.
Whatever is done must be done quick
ly If the people would reward their
brave soldiers. Already there are more
than 1000 sick men in the hospitals,
who would be in hospital INC those not
yet landed from the transports now in
the harbor and expected in the next few
days.
1t is a melancholy thought that it is
disease and not wound that has pros
trated our gallant army, and certainly
demonstrates that somebody has blum
dered or this would not be so.
Away with parades until we have an
army restored to health and vigor. 1t
would be a painful sight to witness a
procession Of spectres if it were pos
sible for them to pass in review. The
government cannot too highly value
the services OF the Red Cross and Ma
tional Relief society, who have been
on duty from the first.
MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02
Nine Hundred Millions.

Washington, D.. c., Aug. 25.-The vol
ume Of appropriations, new officers, etc.,
required by law to be prepared at the
end Of each session of congress under
the direction Of the committees on ap-
preparations Of the senate and house
Of representatives has just been COM
pleted for the second session of the
Fifty-ffth congress by T. P. Cleveles
and Mr.. J. C. Courts, chief clerks re-
spectiyely of the senate and house COM
mittees.
A summary of the appropriations
shows the grand total to be $S93, 231, 615.
The details by bills are as follows:
Agriculture, 49, 500, 202; army, $23, 1884,
1872; diplomatic, 81, 1852, POS; District of
Columbia se.426, $50; Notifications, 49,
377,494; Indian, s7,673,s54 legislative,
s21, s25, s46; military academy, s45s, $50;
naval, $50, O9s, 1885,; pensions, Sal, 233, $50;
postofice, 500, 222, 800; sundry civil, s4s,-
490,212; deficiencies, including various
war appropriations for the fiscal year
1898, and continuing to December 81
next, s349, 772, 1883; miscellaneous appro-
priations, $6,560,31 permanent appro-
p%riations, $117, S36, 220; grand total of
appropriations, $685. 31, 615. Of this
amount 1851, 859, 927.27 are to meet ex-
penses on account of the war with
Spain.
In addition to the specific appropria-
tions made contracts are authorized to
be entered into for the construction of
new battleships and various other pub
lie works, requiring future arpropri-
atoms by congress to the amount of
s24, ia, 656.
The total number of new officers and
employments specifically authorized
amount to 301, 1888, at a cost of $53, 691 oil,
Of which number 274,9O9 at a cost of
s43, 240, $50 are for the military estab-
|lishment, and 25,966 at a cost of 50, 544, 10e
for the naval establishment on account
of war.
Among other war increases of clerical
force in several of the executive de-
partments and deducting the Offices
and employments abolished, 269 in num-
Der at an annual cost of $2SS, $50, the
net result shows no substantial change
in the number Of offices and employ
ments provided for the fiscal year 1898.
The number Of salaries and compen-
~sations increased is 206, of which LIS
are for the military establishment and
eleven for the diplomatic and consular
service. The number reduced is five.
A comparison Of the total a%ppropria-
tons for 1899, excluding the war ap-
preparations for 1898, shows an Increase
! for 1899 of 81, 636, COS.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

The annual session Of the South Da-
kota Pharmaceutical association was
held at Mitchell last week. The attend
appointed to investigate the attitude OF
patent medicine manufacturers in ref
erence to advance in price Of their rem
edies and also of selling to supply
houses.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

The preliminary hearing at Water
town before justice of Henry
Walker and P. E. Gallager, charged
with the murder of the man fOund in
a box car several days ago, showed evil
dence sufficient to hold them for trial
at the next term Of circuit court.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.

B.. E. Warren Of Albion, Neb., was
killed at Canton by being run over by
a freight train. He was going north
on the Milwaukee freight with about
200 other harvest hands. He attempted
to board the train while in motion and
was thrown under the wheels.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

Three men dead and one woman dy-
ing is the result of a shooting scrape
in Central City. Judge J. p. Giddings,
Ed Shannon and Jack Wear are the
names Of the men now lying dead, and
Mrs. Ed Shannon was the woman.
Shannon staid nights at Terry, leaving
his wife to look after the hotel that
they were keeping, and would usually
return to Central City early every
morning and conduct the business dur
ing the day. Shannon returned home,
and after a short time he aroused
Judge Giddings and after some words
they were soon out in the street in
a death struggle. Jack Wear, while
attempting to separate them, was shot
through the body, dying instantly.
Shannon then shot Giddings through
the head, killing him. He then went to
his wife's bedroom, and after beating
her over the head with his revolver,
and not ceasing until he thought she
was dead, he turned the revolver upon
himself, and fired a ball through his
brains. The Is still alive, but
It ID impossible for her to recover. The
parties to the fatal shooting are all pio-
neers and all well to do. Judge Gid
dings has held many political offices in
county.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

The body Of John Becker was discov.
cred Sunday night in the manager of
Mat Bauers barn, one mile east OF
Sweetwater Lake, in the hills twelve
miles east of Condo. Coroner Dicken-
son of Webster was notified and arrived
with a party. The manger was broken
down and the body dragged out. An
examination showed hat he had been
shot twice through the back and once
through the face. A new half-inch
picket ope was looped around his feet,
his shirt was rolled up around his neck
and his back and head were badly
bruised, showing that he had been
dragged for some distance.
A pardon has been issued by Gov
ernor Lee for Thomas Nose. who vas
sent up from Robinson county five
years ago for manslaughter.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

The Burlington Railway company Is
about to introduce a new style Of loco
motives on its Black Hills division.
The road has a good nan curves and
steep grades between Edgemont and
Deadwood, and only small loads can be
hauled with the engines now in use.
The company has purchased six man.
moth engines that have ten driving
wheels, each wheel having a fange on
it. The road engineers are some
what skeptical as to whether the big
engines can be operated on the short
curves Of the road without tearing up
the rails, since there is a flange on
each wheel.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

The state board of equalization has
completed it's assessment Of corporation
property. The total increase Of the
railroads Of the state is 1874, 12O, an av-
erage raise Of over two per cent. The
Milwaukee and Northwestern were
given an average raise of 500 per mile,
the former being increased to an aver
age value of $500 per mile, and the
latter to s3,476. The lines of the Mil
waukee are valued from $4,000 on the
main ines down to s2,100 on the branch
es; the Northwestern from $4,100 on
the main lines to s2,7OO; the Dubuque &
Sioux City vas raised 5000 per mile;
the Great Northern. Omaha, Burling-
ton & Missouri River and Cedar Rap
ids & Northern were not raised over
last years assessments. Express COM
panies were raised $21. 900, and the
Western Union Telegraph company was
raised $22,978, making a total increase
of 1928, 900 in corporation property in
the state.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02

E. G.. Edgerton of Yankton, who for
years has held the position OF steward
of the state insane asylum, has ten
dered his resignation to the state board
Of charities and corrections. His resig-
nation will take effect early in Sep
TENDER, and is deeply regretted by the
board and those connected with the
asylum, he having most ably filled the
requirements of the Office. The de-
mands upon his time by his Yankton
business was the cause of his resigna-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
ELECTRIC LINE
TO TIDEWAIER.
A Meeting at TappahannOck to Fur
Their It's Interests.
THE OUTLOOK Is VERY HOPEFUL.
The Project VIII be Thoroughly Can
vasscd and the People Throughout
the Tidcwaicr Section Fully iie-
alizc Importance of the load
THE OUTLOOK is VERY HOPEFUL

TApPAIIANNOCK VA. Dec. ~
SpeciaI-A meeting was heIa H'i0 ~
dav of representatives OF the counties
through which the proposed hlvhi'oH"
and Tidewatt.r Electric railway VIII pass.
there being present a large number Oh
Gentlemen Interested in the move. MI
a. " Woodward, OF MiddleseN' was
elected chairman, and Mr.. l.. {. Catue1N
of Gloucester. secretary.
4 committee was appointed TO dralt
petition FOR the holding OF elections III
King william. Essex, KING ana Queen
Afiddiesex and Mathews.
HOPEFUL OUTLOOK.
The Importance OF the coming canvass
and the best method OF conducting II
was carefully discussed. Every man
present expressed his determination Il"
do his best ID achieve success IN MS
county. The outlook is very hopeful
throughout the entire section.
one election in Essex and one In King
William have already been held, which
failed through the apathy OF the people.
Three have been held in Gloucester. the
last going in favor OF the road
AN IMPORTANT LINE.
The Importance OF this line 10 Rich
mond and Tidewater cannot be overes-
timated. as IL will divert TO Richmond
s. 10000 which now goes 10 Baltimore
from the section west Of the Rappahan-
mock and east Of the York river.