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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-05-21

inch guns Numbered out at the sleep
ing hills, and for fourteen minutes
she poured starboard broadsides on
the coast. Meanwhile the Indiana, the
New York and other ships repeated
the dose from the ear. The Iowa
turned and came back to the Wampa-
tuck's boat and again led the column,
the forts replying flercely, concentrat-
ing on the Detroit, which was about
700 yards away, all the batteries on the
eastern arm of the harbor. Thrice the
column passed from the entrance Of
the harbor to the extreme eastward
battery.
Utter indifference was shown for the
enemy's fire. The wounded were
quickly attended, the blood washed
away and everything proceeded like
target practice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Roasted at Home

Madrid, March 1.-THE Herald,
an Independent journal of wide in
huence, which has hitherto sup
ported the government, publishes
today scathing attack upon the
Spanish ministry and declares that
it represents the feelings OF the
Spanish people. The articleroastsi
the ministry for not giving ou.
definite information regarding the
true situation with the United
States and calls upon the govern
ment to prepare itself thoroughly
as soon as possible for Immediate
contingencies.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Bayard on the Situation

Washington, Del, March IL
Thomas i. Bayard, formerly Unit
ed States ambassador at the court
of st. James, said today in speak
ing of a possible alliance between
the United States and England:
" Standing together, Great Britain
and the United States could com
mand the peace of the world l
have not heard, however, OF any
such alliance, and having no knowl-
geof its terms, cannot cxpressan
opinion. Those charged with the
conduct of our international rela-
tions should not be embarrassed
by premature comment"
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
PROOF OF TREAChERY FOUND
a Spanish rIine Fired From a
Spanish Fort

New York, March Ii The Even-
ing Journal today publishes a
Washington despatch which as
serts that President Mckinley has
received a communication from
the Judge advocate of the court of
inquiry which forecasts the report
of the court.
The court Will decide, it is said,
that mine blew up the Maine;
that the mine was put in by Span
ish officials and fired by a wire
running from a Spanish fort Con-
elusive proof of this has been
found in the wreck and in traces
of the mine.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
IL Preferred the Prince

Washington. March Prince
AlbsF Of Belgium called at the
'Yhiss House at noon today and
was rtceived by the President. He
took luncheon and later drove
with NJ. Mckinley. Sonor Bon
arbe, ,tha n,w Spanish ministe !,
was to have called at the same
tima. but was notified that he
could not be received because OF
the cabinet meeting. The recer-
ton of Prince Albert is consider d
n direct snub TO Benarbe, as the
President left the cabinet meeting
to receive the prince.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
FROM ALL AROUND

Tho Union Pacifc railroad has
siyen $25.oOo TO The Omaha expo
siiion fund.
'a'he striking operatives of the
cotton mills have returned to worl,
at Bid0eford, Me.
The development of the oil field
near Los Angeles, California, is
increasing rapidly.
The surveys of the Underground
workings OF the Portland. Strong
and Independence mines on Battle
mountain, near Victor have been
completed. There is doubt
whether the Strong mine is working
on Portland territory. The result
Of the survey is not yet made
known.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
OTHER NATIONS ovERTuREs
England, France and Russia All
Said to be Friendly

Washington, ldarch II
discussion of the attitude of Eng
land and other nations toward the
controversy between the United
States and Spain is unabated.
There is little doubt that Sir Jul
ian Pauncefote's call on the Presi-
dent with ceremony and formality
on Tuesday WINS for the purpose of
expressing the frientliiness Of Eng
land toward the United States and
suggesting the advisability of an
alliance between Great Britain
and the United States.
1t is equally true that insime-
tions Of a desire for similar al
liancehave boon madeto the United
States BY France and Russia ana
these nations say in any yevent they
sill remain strictly neutral in case
Of war between the United States
and Spain. No reply, however,
has been made 10 any of these
diplomatic offers and assurances,
it issSasad on good authority, By
this Gpycrnment.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Spain Has Bought no Ships

Washington, March l1-Ac-
cording to advices received by the
State and Navy departments from
their agents abroad, Spain has not
succeeded in purchasing a single
wa wfssii,silip in any European country.
The department officials are en-
deavoring to ascertain from the
most reliable sources whether
there is any truth in the persistent
rumors that Spain has secured a
s40,000,000 war loan.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Price 5 Cents
aEBEccA's TRlunpH
Sixteen Ladies' Seor. An Unguali-
fled Success

Rebecca's Triumph is drama
full of pathos, intermingled with
large amount Of asaiety and fun.
The ladies OF the Relief Corps
were fortunate in getting sixteen
amateurs to present il so very artis-
tically as was the ease last night.
In the part of the heroine Miss
Reiter pleased the audience by hcr
clear enunciation aud ease. She
played her part well and looked
exceedingly handsome. Mrs. Cham
pion as Meg was very strong in
her denunciatory scenes. Mrs. Il.
q. Bettis was inimitabla rs Gvp,
and her song. Elsie from Chelsea "
and the Craps song with the ac-
companying dances brought down
the house. Mrs. Shields made
really lifelike Irish girl and plnycd
well with Mrs. Bottis.
ihe girls were full of life and
frolic and looked charming in their
aprons and caps. Mrs. james
Stewart, Mrs. Gibbs and Miss
Marie kees were the leaders and
put much spirit into their parts.
The choruses took like hot cakes.
The medley in the second act, fol-
lowed as an encore by Boys and
Girls sent the male part of the
audience into raptures. Mrs. Gibbs
also took the house by storm with
a thoroughly artistic rendering of
Isabel, and Mrs. James Stewart
was deservedly recalled to sing
Kentucky lullaby.
The whole performance was a
great success and reflects The.
greatest credit on the indefotiga-
bic directress. III
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
"No Bigger Than a Child's ;

Havana, March 1l-La Lucia
in an editorial today attacks the
American correspondents here
charging them with trying to pro-
woke war between Spain and the
United States. The editorial ends
by saying: 1.-The United States
is a big nation with plenty of big
men but the heart of these men in
spite of their large body is no big
ger than a child's. y
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
WALL STREET MEN
BUYING SECRETS
League of Seduction Spending
Money Freely
DISCOUNT OFFICIAL REPORTS

New York, March IL All the
essential points of the report of
the board OF inquiry into the
Maine disaster will probably be in
the possession of few Interested
parties here before they are made
public in Washington. Advance
knowledge of the report is of great
money Importance to certain Wall
street interests. Agents for these
interests are at work in Havana,
Key West and Washington. They
are well supplied with funds and
their instructions are to use money
where it will do most good.
High officials are not approach
ell but men whose positions give
them inside information have re-
ceived dazzling offers. As a result
there is already good sized
league, the business end of which
is right in this city. Information
has been received of considerable
Importance.
While some men may cheat
their seducers with lies. the news
generally is believed to be correct
and is to the effect that Che board
of inquiry has decided that the
Maine was blown up by a mine,
conclusive proofs of which were
found. Several interests here act
ing on this and the belief that the
President will send a decisive mes
sage to congress, are letting go
their holdings.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
SUSPENSE WILL
SOON Be ENDED
The President to Give Congress
the Official Report
DECISION OF THE CABINET

Washington, March IL Mem
bers of the Cabinet who were at
the meeting this morning were
more reticent than usual as to the
business transacted. The whole
time issaidto haveIbeenoccapiedia
discussion Of the Spanish situation
and the preparations which the
government is making to meetany
emergency.
Pressure is being brought to
bear on the President to take tie
public into his confidence and it is
said that Immediately after the
Senate convenes Monday, he will
inform congress of the findings os
the board of inquiry, tell what he
has doae and suggest further pro-
ceedings along the line which CON
gress alone can authorize.
Later President Mckinley
with tho approval of the cabinet
today decided to transmit to con
gress the report of the board of
inquiry is soon as it is received.
He will send with it special mes
sage.
Although no information has
been received from the board di-
reetly. yet the President has re-
ceivad advices from General Lee
that show that the explosion was
certainly not accidental. rsW hen
the report viii be sent in to the
President is uncertain but it will
probably be ready TO send to con
gress ON Monday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
DON'T RELISH A
BRITISH ALLIANCE
Congressman Believe We can go
ii Alone Best
ENdLAND'S SCHEME IN CHINA

London, March II The reports
that England is planning n coup
in the East are confirmed today.
All satisfactory arrangements have
been made with China. 1t is stat
ed that Great Britain will do moth
ing that Russia may construe TO
be breach Of peaceful! relations.
Russia will have to make the
first move and will have to bear
the brumt of hostilities.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
PRESBYTERIAN Poirts

The Presbyterian palpit win be
occupied on Sunday by the Re-,
Geo. W. Pollock, Of Lon smon',
Colo. He is gentleman whom
our people will BE- glad TO hear.
Good audiences are expected.
The Rev. Mr.. Pollock was eignt
years pastor at Durango, doing
excellent work. He resigned his
Longmont charge last Sabbath.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Bismarck's Legs Fail

New York, March ia cable
gram from Berlin today asserts
that Prince Bismarck has lost the
use OF his legsand is a helpless Grip
pie. The old German statesman
has fits of moroseness, due to his
condition. His friends fear that
his demise is only question CT a
short time.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Dons Don't Like 1t

Havana, Mwch IL 1t is learn
ed that the American vice consul
here has received from Washing
ton Sl7,50o for secret service ex-
panses. The fact is severely com
mented upon by Spanish officials.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Corbett Again After Fitz

Rochester, N. Y, March IL
William A. Brady, Corbett's mana
ger. stated today that Corbett will
give Fitzsimmons S25.o0o for a
finish fight. The money will be
handed to him as he steps out of
the ring. a guarantee for so, ,0o0
of this viii be posted this after
noon.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Washington, Mlroh II The
reports OF possible alliance with
England arereceived with no favor
in congressional circles. Most
statesmen believe that England's
sympathy is good thing to have
but in no case do we need her
help nor should we aid her where
there is any chance Of getting into
Ia quarrel with oar traditional
ficnds France and Russia.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
The Paris Overdue

Southampton, Eng, March IL
The American line steamer Paris,
which, is nearly two days overdue
at this port, has not been reported
up to noon today. The agent of
the American line here assumes
that an accident TO the machinery
is causing the delay.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Spanish F!otiIIa Starts

Madrid, March IL -Spain's tor
pedo squadron started for Cuba
today via the Canary Islands. Two
torpedo boat destroyers will prob
ably leave for Havana direct this
afternoon. A strong sentiment is
growing that peace or war should
come without delay.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Spanish Garrison Besisged

Madrid, March 1.-THE reports
of the revolution in the Philippine
Islands are officially confirmed to-
day The garrison at Dolinao has
been besieged by insurgents since
March g. Reinforcements started
from Manila today to assist the
garrison.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Bonbay Dock ,.aborers Strike

Bombay, Tn1l5. March II This
city is in state Of panic today.
The dock laborers struck this
morning and this is one of the
main causes OF apprehension of
danger, The city is patroled iy
strong guards and plague search
ing parties continue their work.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Another Addition to the Fleet

Charleston, S. c., March IL
The torpedo boat Winslow sailed
from here for Key West today to
join the squadron in that harbor.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
TELEPHONE MuRMuRs

Army posts throughout the
country have received orders to
enlist all able-bodied applicants.
ThsIe viii be many transfers
and promotions Of army officers,
owing to assignments to new regi-
laents and companies.
El Marina. of Havana, editorial
ly advises the United States to ex-
arcise prudence asSpainhas symp-
athy and aid from European ma
tions.l
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Called OH Captain Converse

Havana, March IL Colonel
Iamaro went on board the Mont
gomory this morning to return
Captain Converse's visit 10 Gen
eral Blanco.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
AOreat Bargain

One Of the best paying saloons
in the city can be bought cheap.
trood reason for selling See J: j.
Fitzgerrell..
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

The junior league of the II. e.
church viii give social on Satur-
day evening, when a pleasing pro-
gramme will be rendered. Al are
cordially invited.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Death of a General

Los Angeles. Cal. March IL
General Rosecrans died at 7:10
this morning.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
Does Not Take Any Chances

Havana, March Ii Only report
ers having special permission are
allowed to go on board the Mont
somery. The vigilance of Cap-
thin Converse continues to BE- tire
-,
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
ABOUT TOWN
Mrs Porter is very i'll.

Mrs Porter is very i'll.
DIR. Perrin went 10 Denver today
on No. 4 and wiHre,urn next week.
A large number of bad colds
with Ia grips symptoms are re-
ported.
+. M. johnson who is putting
up mn ore reduction mill in New
Mexico, is in town.
The Woman's Relief corps will
repeat the play "Rebecca's Tri-
umphn tonight at Union hall.
Mrs. w. NJ. Sheridan has recov-
cred from a severe cold which con-
fined her to the house for some
days.
The whist club had an interest
ing meeting last night at which
two cracks" fell lSpoints in their
friends estimation.
Henry Lewis is about to build
good sized residence for himself
on the United on sompany's mesa
addition in the west end OF town.
r. a. Ramsay who has Just re-
turned from trip to New York,
Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas
City, says that the wholesale houses
are full of buyers and that trade
seems to be particularly brisk.
The Rev. Robert ID. Graham's
lecture at the Presbyterian church
tonight is expected to draw a big
crowd. Mr.. Graham is inimitable
in his Scotch talks ana the pres
ent one being for his own benefit
will afford an opportunity for his
admirers to demonstrate their re-
gard.
The Christian Scientists of Flor
ence have moved their place of
meeting to the room adjoining the
store of the James A. McCandless
Mercantile Co.,. on Main street.
The usual Friday evening and
Sunday morning services will be
held there hereafter and all who
are interested in the growth of
practical Christianity are cordially
invited 10 attend their services.
Good board and room at S5 a
week at Mrs. Miller's, corner San.
ia Fe and 4th. Como at once.
r. A. Ramsay, of the Golden
Rule store has just returned from
the East, having purchased the
largest stock ever brought to Flor
ence of all kinds of dry goods,
notions, ladies' capes, etc. Don't
buy your spring goods until you
have seen this stock.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
For Sale

Complete furniture for Broom
house; ready for housekeeping
Exceptional bargain. Apply to
John Irwin, Front street.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Anew supply of Finnan haddies,
spiced rolled herring, etc, at the
Jones Grocery.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
FitzgerreiI's Rent List.

B elegant rooms unfinished on
Pixies Peak avenue.
3 room frame on Railroad street
cheap.
3 room frame in Chase orchard.
4 room frame lathed and plast-
cred, fenced, with barn: close in.
2 room frame on Garfield Ave.
3 room frame on Seventh street.
2 good farms to rent for the year
1898.
3 room frame on West Main st.
Elegant 4 room new brick house
close in: also a portion of the fur
niture in the house for sale.
Fresh candy from the Canon
City candy factory at M. A. Rays
Ked Front Confectionery, Florence
Hotel.
To those who drink whiskey for
pleasure; HARPER Whiskey adds
lest to existence. To those who
drink whiskey for health's sake:
HARPER Whiskey makes life
worth living. Sold by
BuRLEY & KfLLIAN,
Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Brief work done accurately anc
promptly at the Tribune Office
opposite D. q r. G. depot. Tele.
phone No. 10.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Eye glasses and spectacles accu-
rately fitted. Eyes tested free,
G. W. Thomas, Garfield building,
Pixies Peak avenue.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

GARDEN SEEDS, ONION SETS,
GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS at the
Florence Supply company's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Drenkel is an artist as well as a
photographer He docs not do
cheap work bnt he viii guarantee
good work. His studio is in the
Littlejohn block. Pixies Peak Ave.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Price & Robertson are old reli-
able butchers. You can depend
on getting first-rate meat, fish or
game at their City Meat Market
on Main street near the city hall.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Scots Wha Haze as solo at
the Presbyterian church on Friday,
March IL.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Garden seeds at the Jones Gro.
cery company.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Halloween" and Address To
The Unco Guid'' at the Presbyter-
ian church, Friday, March IL,
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

For mourning cards, note heads
or envelopes, for wedding or ami
versary stationery, come 10 the
Tribune Office, opposite the D. {,
r. G. depot, or call up telephone
No. 10. All our card type is new.
You cannot tell our work from
Autographs. Power presses.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

The Florence Sheet Metal co.
have Just received consignment
of S75 Sylph bicycles which viii
he on sale at $40 each. Cali and
SEQ than.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

New geods just received at Dem
iels' drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Tam o. Shanter and Souter
Johnnie at The Presbyterian
church or Frilav, March IL.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

G. w. Thomas can be found in
the Garfield building, ready for
business. All watch work guaran-
teed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11
CANON CITY CHAT

The Canon City Ice, Light and
Power Company has filed articles
Of incorporation.
Teape d Mermod have dissolved
partnership, the formcr continu-
ing the business.
The d. & r. G. railroad COM
pany is putting in spar tracks to
the new power plant. Tho build
ing of the latter is progrcssin :,
rapidly.
D. j. Houston and Michael
Blythe arethc opposing candidates
for marshal Houston was under
sheriff to Blythe during the lattcr's
occupancy of the sheritf's Office
Houston is on the prohib- ticket,
Blythe among the license crowd.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Fres., sassafras bark at Daniels
drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Smoked ee!s, "not-a-choker cod
fsh ut the Jones Grocery Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Daniels for blank books and sta
;ionery.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Anecdotes, Jokes, readings, reci-
.ations, solos and duets at the lect-
are to be given by Robt d. Gra-
ham in the Presbyterian church
IN Friday night. Tickets at post
office Book Stand.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Robt. D. Graham viii be at his
best III the Presbyterian church on
Friday night, March IL.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-11

Good board and room at So a
week at Mrs. Miller's, corner San
ia Fe and 4th. Como at once.
The Irish standard., 1898-10-29

Bracket hospital deal, the vetoing Of the
transfer ordinance. the treatment of the
old soldiers and other matters calculated
to prevent the election OF William H.
Eustis rs governor of Minnesota
The organ OF plutocracy says: "And
he charged for his legal services the
sum of 81 900. Il very reasonable fee, as
all lawyers in active practice will tes-
tify." The partisan sheet has, not the
hardihood to claim any philanthropy"
for its candidate in charging only $1,000
for collecting $4S60.20 without a lawsuit.
We can name two reputable business
men In this city who did far better than
Mr.. Eustis in collecting insurance. One
OF them got $4,000 at an expense of $3.50,
and the other $1,000 without charging a
cent: and the friends OF these gentlemen
are not shouting from the house tops
that they acted the part of philanthro-
pists. The Irish Standard has been fore
ed into this matter against it's inclina-
tions. and it now challenges MI Eustls
and his organs, especially the Tribune to
refute any statements of facts set forth in
these columns anent the Cling estate and
the part played by the Republican cam
didate for governor in the notorious
case, as cleaned from the court records.
The Irish standard., 1898-10-29

ing a graduate OF Brown University, a
good lawyer, who has had an extensive
practice In the district and United States
courts, and gentleman OF unquestioned
Integrity and ability. He is we'll qualified
for the position for which he has been
nominated, and Is deservedly popular
throughout the county. We expect to see
him elected.
Frank ]. Gcist is the last named gen.
tleman on the fusion ticket. While he
has practiced law for only about eleven
years, he has a very large number of
friends and acquaintance who vouch
for his ability and honesty. Mr.. Geist was
born in Germany in 1856 and after at
tending high school in Germany, came
to this country in 1872 In the spring of
1876 he enlisted in Clusters regiment, the
Seventh United States cavalry. He par
ticipated in the Sitting Bull campaign
in that year. He came to Minneapolis
In 1880 and worked as matchmaker I'M
til he was admitted to the bar In 1887
he was elected justice of the peace, and
since that time he has had lucrative
practice in this city.
The Irish standard., 1898-10-29

mayor OF this city? He says his adj
lninistration as governor, if he is elected,
shall be the same as that while he was
mayor, and further than that he would
not say.
This is the only pledge that he or his
party has made. That pledge is not sat-
isfactory to those who know his official
record as mayor Of Minneapolis, so far
as his veto of the transfer ordinance is
concerned. The travelling public of the
Twin Cities is benefited some $3.50, 900
per annum in spite of Mr.. Elstis and the
citizens of the state will be benefited
many times that sum by not making him
the governor to appoint the railroad and
warehouse commissioners and by not
giving him the power to veto salutary
measures enacted by the legislature OF
tho state.
The Irish standard., 1898-10-29
THE NATIONALITY RACKET.

The operators of the Republican ma
chine in this state habitually drag the
nationality question into politics during
every gubernatorial campaign. Some
times for change, they drag the ques-
ton of religion into the mire of politics
to inflame the prejudices of the voting
population as they did with D. W. Law
Ter in 1892 and with John Lind in 1896,
as our readers will remember. In the
present campaign they are trying to de-
didates for municipal and county Of
fees at the conventions held in this city.
They have no representation whatever
feat the peoples candidate on the nation
atty racket. In consequence of an al
legged affront to Swedish-American citi-
zens by William Henry Eustis that high
spirited, numerous and influential