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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-10
FLORIDA WOOD RATS.
Some Queer Franks Played by the Mis-
cbieyOus Rodents.

Some Queer Franks Played by the Mis-
cbieyous Rodents.
The latest narrative of the queer do
ings of the Florida wood rat, the best
known of them all. comes from Mrs. c.
f, Latham. of Niece, Fla, says st.
Nicholas. Previous to the destruction
by fire of the old Oak lodge, year be-
fore last. it was often visited by a pair
of very sociable and quite harmless
wood rats, who nested in a palmetto
hut near by, and made it their
home until some cats came into the
family. The wood rats were big-eyed,
handsome creatures, without the vicious
look of a common rat, with fine, vel
lowish-gray fur, white feet and white
under parts. lnasmuch as they never
destroyed anything save a pair of Mrs.
Lathams shoe strings. which they had
to cut in order to get them ont of the
cyelet holes. they We're tolerated about
the premises, and here are some of the
queer things they did.
They carried some watermelon seeds
from the lower floor and hid them up
stairs under Mr.. Baxtcr's pillow. In
the kitchen they found some cucumber
seeds, and of these they took table
spoonful and deposited them in the
pocket of Mr.. Bakers vest. which
hung upstairs on nail. In one night
they took eighty-five pieces of wood
from a box of beehive fixtures and
laid them in corn-box. The following
night they took about two quarts of
corn and oats and put it into the box
from which the beehive fixtures came.
Once Mrs, Latham missed a handful of
pecans, and they were so thoroughly
hidden that she never found them.
About year later the rats realized
that Mrs. Latham had given it up"
and 10. the pccans suddenly appeared
one day upon her bed!
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-10

Rev +. Edwards, pastor OF the English
Baptist church at Minersvile, Pa, hen
suffering with rhematism was advised to
try Chamberlain Pain Balm. He says
"a few applications of this linament
proved of great service to me. 1t sub
dued the inflammation and relieved the
pain. Should any sufferer profit by Civ
Ing Pain Balm trial it will please me. I"
For sale at Janeck Bros drug store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-10

the money had to bc sent for and dis
t.i0utcd. after which the men we rhed
anchor with cheer. and gave up the
ship again. The sultan. however, re-
Elected that what a transport had done
pcaccably hcavly-armed man-of-war
might do with evil intent, and. calling
ITassan Pasha to him. he declared that
he wanted no moro navy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-10

Children and adults tortured by buns.
scalds. injuries, eczema, or skin diseases
may secure instant relief by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is the pile
remedy. Janeck Bros drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
SPAIN OFFICIALLY
WILL NOT WAIVER
Buf the Queen Regent Evinces
Anxiety for Peace
THE FEELING IN MADRID

Madrid, April THE postpone
ment of the Presidents message
and consequent delay has but in
creased the anxiety and excitement
here. A prolonged cabinet coun-
Gil was held last evening.
Nobody believes that there will
be peaceful settlement with the
United States. Premier Sagasta
emphatically denies the reports of
dissensions in the cabinet, but
nevertheless it is persistently be-
lieved that there is lack of har-
mony. Minister Woodford is ready
to leave at a moments notice.
The Queen regent is greatly agi-
tated at the growing probability of
war. She spends hours daily in
her private chapel praying that
hostilities may be averted.
Minister Woodford presented u
fresh note from the United States
yesterday afternoon, to which he
demanded an answer within six
hours. The cabinet met at once
and decided to adhere to Spain's
previous attitude. The Queen re-
gent approved this decision and at
ii 30 an official note was issued
stating that the cabinet after care
fully considering the political stu
alton, had determined to maintain
the attitude previously adopted.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
WHY DID THEY CALL, THENI
European Representatives Pay a
Visit to the President

Washington, April THE rep
resentatives of the chief European
powers called today at the White
House and were received by the
President in the blue room. They
said they simply called to express
the greetings of the season and on
behalf of their countries to say
Peace on earth and good will to-
ward men"
Their visit, they explained, had
no significance and they did not
wish the President or the country
to suppose that Europe wished to
interfere in the affairs of the
United States.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
EXODUS FRon HAVANA
All Americans to Have Free
Transportation to Key West

Key West, April 7. 8 a. m.-The
exodus from Havana is in full
swing. 1t is expected that hun
dreds of Americans will arrive
here today. Thesteamer Mascotte
returned directly to Havana in
stead of going to Tampa as usual.
This was in accordance with orders
from Washington.
Through Capt. Sampson Gen.
Lee has received orders to send at
once to this port everyone in Ha-
vana who is desirous of leaving
Cuba and who can prove American
citizenship. The government will
bear the expense. 1t caused sur
prise here when it was learned last
night that only ninety passengers
from Havana arrived on the Mas
cote.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
SPLIT IN THE sENATE
Foreign Relations Committee
Likely to Disa~ree

Washington, April lit seems
certain that the Senate committee
on foreign relations will not i'm
mediately agree to endorse the
Presidents message unless it shall
recommend the recognition of
Cuban independence.
On the part of certain members,
led by Senator Foraker. it is de-
termined to embody the indepene-
ence feature in whatever resolu-
ton may be reported.
On the other hand it is contend
ed that only the President could
recognize Cuba's independence
under the constitution.
Senator Foraker thinks that if
we do not recognize Cuba's indie
pendence the United States may
be liable for Spanish bonds under
international law.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
WEARY WAITING
IN WASHINGTON
Uncertainty and Anxiety Abouf
the Presidents Course
ONLY THEORIES AND RUMORS

Washington, April mo one is
able todetermine anything definite
about the Presidents message. 1t
is not even pretended to be known
when 1t will be sent to Congress or
even whether any part of it will be
reoonsidered.
The plea for delay is such that
even the jingoes dare not make a
public protest. There is no doubt
that the situation in Cuba is as
critical as was stated and this
knowledge prevents any aggressive
move by Congress.
The excitement and disappoint-
ment over the delay is no less in
tense than yesterday, but the wild
cheering crowd of yesterday lis
absent, as are other features tha,
made the day remarkable.
The action of the Cuban iunta
relative to the anticipated action
of this government is the subject
of comment and of no little dis
satisfaction.
Some urge that the Cuban ques-
ton should be dropped and war
declared only on the question of
the destruction of the Maine.
1t is even said that the Presi-
dents message may be destroyed
and an entirely newsone, dealing
only with the Maine disaster, be
prepared.
Word from Madrid Of the decis-
ion of Sagasta's cabinet to stand
firm has created little surprise.
While the Queen regent is known
to be for peace, it is equally well
known that any collision with the
ministry will precipitate n revolu-
ton in Spain and of the two evils
the Queen regent will choose war
with the United States.
Congress may wait now until
Monday for the message but it will
not wait beyond Monday without
action.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
STATE NEWS

The Teachers League of Colo
RADIO has completed its organiza-
ton and the committee has every
thing ready to begin work in
April.
Editor Clarence o. Finch, of
tho Castle Rock journal and for
merly editor Of the Pueblo Press,
is the new mayor of Castle Rock
James Doyle is mayor OF Victor.
Brush went dry this year.
Invitations are out for the dodi-
cation of the nav buildings of the
University of Colorado at Boulder
on April 16. Gov. Adams and
other distinguished men viii speak.
The new buildings comprise engi-
neering, chemistry, medical halls
and gymnasium.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Price 8 Cents
IN CONGRESS TO-DAY
Reaction After the Excitement
Was Uninteresting

Washington. April THE SEN
ate decided that when it adjourns
today it will adjourn to Monday.
1t was very dry and duh in the
Senate and the proceedings were
uninteresting.
The galleries of the House were
empty and little interest was man
ifested ON the floor. The army
reorganization bill was up for de-
bate. There was bare two-thirds
attendance Of members and the
reaction after yesterdays excite
ment was marked.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Federal influence at Work

Lansing, Mich, April Gov.
Pingree has wired to President
Mckinley that the collector of
customs of Detroit and another
federal official are here in charge
of a lobby to defeat bills pending
in the Legislature and are report
ed to be promising federal posi-
tions in exchange for votes against
a certain bill. The governor de-
mands their removal.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
BIG RAILROAD srlAsh
Several Persons Reported Killed
and Injured in Ohio

Pittsburg, April IA disastrous
accident occurred on the Panhan-
die road at Fernwood about twelve
miles west of Steubenville, Ohio,
shortly after a o'clock this morn
ing. A wrecking train with sew
eral surgeons has left this city for
the scene in response to an urgent
call.
1t was at firstreported that many
persons were injured and some
killed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
HOTEL. ARRIVALS.
At THE FREMONT.

]. w. Kutzick, Milwaukee; Geo.
Babcock, ST. Joseph, Mo-: J. Nj.
Walker. trainmaster d. & r. g. r.
r.; w. i. Mason, New York j. 81.
Williams, G.. L. Gray. Denver; c.
B. Miller, Chicago; j. J. Murray,
T. w. Calkins, Henry Hutton.
Denver: M. b. Leavit and wife,
San Francisco; Ii. F. Cope, Salida;
D. w. Jacobs, L. L. Summers,
Chicago; J. G. Carlisle. Boston; g.
T. Miller. Victor; f. L. Schwarz,
Freedonia, N. Y; John Hanley,
Pueblo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
THIRTY LIVES LOST
rliiitary Guard Requested and
Sent to Shawneetown

Springfield, Ill, April Mayor
Karey of Shawneetown today tele-
graphed Gov. Tanner asking for a
company of state militia to pre-
serve peace and protect property
in his vicinity.
The governor Immediately or
dered detail of eight men and a
non-commissioned officer to pro
ceed at once to the scene of the
foods destruction.
The loss of life it is now thought
will not exceed 35.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Christian Science and War

In answering question as to
whether difficulties between the
United States and Spain should be
settled peacefully by statesman
ship and diplomacy in way hon
orable to both nations, Mrs. Baker
G. Eddy, founder of Christian
Science, said:
Il can see no other way of set
tling difficulties between indivi-
duals and nations than that of
their wholesome tribunals, eouit-
able law, and sound, well-kept
treaties.'
"a bullet in mans heart never
settled the question of his life.
The mental animus goes on, and
urges that the answer to this sub
lime question shall como from God,
and It's adjustment shall be accord
ing to His laws. The characters
and lives of men determine the
peace, prosperity and life of ma
tions. Killing men is not conso-
nant with the higher law whereby
wrong and injustice are righted
and exterminated. but of times the
cause of these evils.
whatever weighs in the eternal
scale of equity and mercy tips the
beam on the right side, wherein
and whereby the immortal words
and deeds of men alone can settle
all questions amicably and salts
factorily. But if our nations rights
or honor were seized, every citizen
would be a soldier and woman
armed with power girt for the
hour"
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
promiscuous Expectoration

Why should man expectorato
on the sidewalk when he has all
the street aud the big blocks to
shoot at? This is a question that
is difficult TO answer. There arc
meaner habits than splitting on
the sidewalks, just the same as
there are meaner men than Mark
Hanna.-Denver Times.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Resolutions adopted by the
Florence Merchants association,
March 1920, for the purpose Of
encouraging Cash trade and re
datcing the losses Of credit trade
to q minimum.
l. Be itrcsolved thatnop presents shall
be given for the settlement of book ac-
counts.
. That all accounts shall be made up
to tho date of settlement aud not 10 the
first day Of the month rs has been the
custom heretofore
3. That no goods shall be given to
any person who fails to settle promptly
in some manner their account at the
proper time.
L. That all customers falling to con-
form to the above rules in the payment
of their accounts shall be reported to the
association of Florence, Colo.
5. That these resolutions bepublished
in the local papers for one month and
that copy be posted in a conspicuous
place In the place of business of each
member of the association.
FLORENCE MERCHANTS Assn.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Fatal Flood is Falling

Shawneetown, April Z The
water continues to fall here and no
more Z bodies have been found.
There is absolutely no truth in the
story that donated rations are be-
ing sold.
Raleigh and Uniontown, KY, are
still in danger Of being swept away
by rising waters.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Hotheads Attack rlcKinIey

Louisville, KY, April THE
Falls City Republican club last
night resolved that its members
repudiate William Mckinley as G
Republican or an American and
compared him to Benedict Arnold.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Coal For Spaniards

Key West. April 7-An edict
has been issued by the Spanish
government in Havana calling on
citizens to load coal to be sent at
once to caribbean, which is on the
route of Spanish vessels coming
to Porto Rico.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
RECONCENTRADOES
BASELY MURDERED
Troops XIII 200 Who Acted on
Spain's Concession
THEY WENT OUT TO WORK

New York, April THE Even
ing Sun declares that over 2OC
reconcentradoes who left Havana
to renew their labors in the coun-
try, on the strength of the revoca-
ton of the Weyler decree, have
been massacred by Spanish troops
near Guines.
The facts are true and the de-
tails are horrible.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Quiet in Havana

Washington, April 7 Gen. Lee
cabled that all is quiet in Havana,
so far, today. The volunteers,
while holding possession of the
streets yesterday, did not provoke
any disturbance, as was erron-
eously deduced last evening from
Gen. Lees dispatches.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Missouri Pacific to Build

Denver, April George Gould,
who is still here, announced today
that his road, the Missouri Pacific,
will build from Pueblo to Denver
and make the latter city its termi-
nal point.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Joined the Flying Squadron

Newport News, April 7-I'hc
battleship Texas arrived at Fort
ress Monroe this morning at 8
O'Clock and anchored with the resi-
of the flying squadron off the fort:
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
ABOUT TOWN

Keating and Jack saw thousands
of ducks down the river yesterday
but they did not bring one home.
Steady progress is being made
on the Baptist church building on
Petroleum avenue and Second
street.
The walls of the Methodist
church are nearly built up to the
ground floor, which viii be ele-
vated above the sidewalk level.
The new mayor was asked today
for an expression as to his policy
but he referred to the platform
adopted by his ticket and declined
10 go into details.
DIR. Roseberry was able TO be on
the streets today. His face still
shows severe traces of the scorch-
ing it was subjected to in the re-
cent explosion.
the wind was disagreeablc Mt
times today but the sun shone in
a springlike way and raised tbs
hopes of the storekeepers who sny
the season is late.
We are dnii.- r----A.---,.yJ- sss.-s -.-.--
rival Of the opening chapters Of
"The Beautiful White Devil"
Subscribe Mt once and you will
get them as soon as anyone.
Bert Kelly, who was kicked by
A. NJ. Johnson's trotter yesterday
afternoon, as reported in the Trib-
unc, is recovering. He ran close
to the horse to pick up baseball
with which he was playing ON
Front street Bert is the yolun-
teer bugle boy.
A report in the Albuquerque
Morning Democrat of last Sunday
speaks well for the entertainment
to be furnished under the auspice
of our city high school next Fri
day evening. The Denver Glee
Club will probably have big aud
fence here.
When you act as the result of
an advertisement in the Tribune,
it would do you no harm and
might do us some good if you
were to say to the person whose
goods you buy: II saw about
that in your ad in the Tribune"
This may not be first-class gram
mar, but it will be pardoned you,
The Boys Brigade drilled last
night in McCandless' hall. A
number of visitors were present
but owing to an unfounded rumor
that there would be no drill, there
were fewer boys than usual in the
ranks. Drillmaster Harris and
the Rev. Robert d. Graham direct
ed the evenings work and the boys
showed steady Improvement.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Oysters, veal chicken, fresh
vegetables, turkeys, ducks the
whole menu for Easter Sunday at
the Florence Packing & Provision
Cos. on East Main street.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

A pure whiskey agrees with any
food, in fact aids digestion. 1t
tones the stomach, increases the
flow OF the gastric juices and so
promotes strength and flesh. A
pure whiskey like HARPER
Whiskey. Sold by
BURLEY & KILLIAN,
Florence, Colo
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

perpetuity of Spanish sovereignty
in Cuba. The Junta will oppose
any Intervention that does not
have distinct recognition of the
independence of the island as its
chief feature.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Only a Cent a Word

If you want help, want to sefl n
mine, or some old iron, old presses,
old clothes, old horses, or any old
thing, just advertise it in the Tri-
bune. Only cent a word in the
classified column.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Cubans Insist on Recognition

Washington, April 7-Senor
Quesada, of the Cuban Junta, asks
that Cuba's position should not be
misinterpreted. She cannot ac-
cept anything that permits the
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

For a first class shave or hair
cut drop in at AL Dufresne's o. X.
m, 1%roer shop next the Idlewild.
Three chairs waiting for you.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
St. Benedict's Church Bazaar

A bazaar, dance and supper to
be given for the benefit of ST.
Benedict's church will take place
on the evenings of April IL, II
and Ii in McCandless hall. Sup
per will be served to all from 5:30
to s p. m. and dance to follow.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
A full linz of Trunks and valisss at p T. Nc

The Florence Sheet Metal Co.
have Just received a consignment
of $75 Sylph bicycles which will
be on sale at $40 each. Call and
see them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

J. p House. eye specialist of
Denver, viii test eyes and fit
glasses at Fremont hotel, Friday
and Saturday, April s and 8.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Lots in Fairview addition, the
cheapest in the city. Decided
water rights, title perfect. See j.
j. Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

The finest acreage tracts adj
Joining the city in the Grand
View place. Title perfect with
decided water rights. See j. j.
Fiizgcrrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Queen Victoria with a private re-
quest that the latter will use her
influence to avert war.
Indians Willing to Fight

Denver, April Five hundred
Navajo Indians have offered Gov
e1nor Adams their services in case
of war.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Smoked cells, 'not-a-choke" cod
hsh at the Jones Grocery Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

A seven-jeweled Elgin move
ment in fve-year gold filed case
for $3.50. Call and see, G. w.
Thomas. matchmaker, Garfield
building, Pixies Peak avenue.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Buy your dinner for Easter
Sunday at the Florence Packing
q Provision Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Brief work done accurately and
promptly at the Tribune office
d. d r. G.. depot. Tele-
phone No. 10.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Fresh halibut and catfish at the
Florence Packing G. Provision Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Leave your address and have
he Tribune left at your door.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

The hes; linz Of msn's and boys shoes at
P. T. slcGuiSe's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Don't you want the best 3.for-a.quartsr
socks In all colors2 P. T. McGuirc has them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07
Asked victoria's Mediation

Lepdon. April 7.-Despntehas
from Cimiez state that the Queen
Regent of Spain has approached
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

See the line Of Fancy and Whit Shirts a.
p. T. MeGuirs's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Stctson Spring Hats. in al coIor and styses.
At P. 7. McGuire's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-07

Reserved seats for the carnival
are fifty and seventy-fve cents
the first five rows only being sew
enty-five. Children half price.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-18
BATTLE WITH coNvIcTs.
MutIny This Morning In the Ohio
Pen Results In Blood Shed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Nov. 18-A des-
psrate attempt was made by two con-
victs to escape from the penitentiary
this morning. BY some means Con-
victs ONeill and Atkinson, serving if-
teen years for robbery, obtained re-
volver. One covered his face with a
handkerchief and went into the broom
shop, where he held up the guard and
took his revolver. Then he returned to
the shoe shop, where the other man
joined him. They opened fire upon
Guard Charles d. Lauterhach, who was
almost instantly killed. Other officials
came running to investigate aud Guard
Gump opened Ere on the two prisoners.
This was returned until all the revol-
vers were emptied. Convict Atkinson
was shot down and seriously injured.
Guard Gump, with a cane, almost beat
O'Neill to death before be would sur
render. The other prisoners took no
pant. IL Ia understood they stood ready
to follow if the efforts of the two lead
ers proved successful. Previous to
making the outbreaka third man placed
ladder against the outside of the PEN
itentiary wall, so that when they had
fought their way out of the shops they
could shoot down the wall guard and
escape.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-18
GOVERNMENT BY COMMISSION


WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. = Members
OF the Angio-American commission
Canadian and Americans, expressed the
hope today that the com mission would
complete Its labors before the Christ
mas holidays. but are not willing to say
that a treaty will be framed covering
the many subjects of difference between
the United States and Canada. Greater
progress has been made than is gtner-
ally understood and rough draft Of
some Of the articles in tue proposed
treaty have been submitted by sub
committees and tentatively approved.
These. however. cover minor questions
and the important sabjects OF North
Atlantic fisheries, reciprocity and Beh-
ring sea remain open. 1t IS understood
that the questions of border immigfl-
tion, mining rights. lake fisheries and
the Alaskan-Cansdian boundery hare
been found less difficult of solution
than expected, and basis Of agree
ment on these subjects is now in sight
II not actually determined upon.