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The age-herald., 1898-01-27
BAILEY EXPLODES 4 BOMB
His Evidence Before the Senate Civil Service Committee. BUSINESS IS IN CONFUSION Commission Did Something One Day and Re- voked It the Next--Three Changes
 Should Be Made at Once.

Washington, Jan. 26.-Rev. D. D. Bailey,
 chief clerk of the examiners office, civil service commission, submitted some sen- sational testimony at today's session of the senate civil service Investigating com mttee. He read letter he had addressed to Theodore Roosevelt, then New York police commissioner, severely crticising the commission. This letter said in part
 "The business of the commission is in the greatest confusion, and is becoming more and more demoralized for want of intelligent management. Acquisitions re- main unacted on for months, and many complaints are made by the departments of delays and annoyances detrimental to the service. In such cases temporary ap- pointments were authorized and after 90 days made permanent, although no rule exists permitting such actions. These re- quisitions probably cover several hundred places"
 Continuing. the letter said: Questionable appointments have been so numerous that the evils have almost lost the force, and alleged law of necessity is pregnant and want of uniformity exists in all the business of the commission and the great est uncertainty prevails. The subordinates cannot do their work with confidence be- cause of precedents; practices and princi- pies are abandoned and new ones substi- tuted. No reliable policy or line of action exists which can be relied on, and contra dictory action Is frequent. The force of the commission has lost confidence in the abiI- ity of the management and can do no more than to maintain existing conditions and await inevitable changes. The action taken by the commission lacks continuity and the minutes of the day contradict those of an- other day. Action is taken then amended, then revoked. Under the recent adminis- tration four of the five officers of the com mission were changed, bringing in new men, who lacked even the advantage of experience in the departmental service, some whose views were unfavorable to the civil service law rules, With theories little less than hostile, and their inexperfence and unfamiliarity proved disastrous. They adopt rules to classify, in one lump, 30,0Oo new offices and utterly failed to provide to meet these new examinations The pros- peots are thoroughly alarming Disaster can be averted only by immediate remedial legislation, and at least three changes should be made in the office at once, not for political reasons, but in the interests of the service.''
 President Proctor. of the commission, then took the stand, and at the outset, sought to show that the sweeping exten- sion of the classification of May 6, 1896, was not, as had been alleged, "a leap in the dark" so far as being equipped for the changed conditions was concerned
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anchorage at Dry Tortugas. The tele- gram was brought to Key West by the Fern, which is serving as a dispatch and supply boat for the fleet.
 The torpedo boats in the vicinity of Key West are under Admiral Sicard's orders while near the squadron, to serve also as dispatch boats and to engage in practice drills and torpedo practice. This does not, however interfere with the standing orders to Lieut.-Commander Kimball, the com manding officer of the torpedo boat fiotilla, which will continue on the cruise west as far as Galveston and then return, stopping at points along the coast. The Porter, one of the fleet, sailed yesterday from Port Tampa for Mobile in company with the Ericson, to be present at a local celebration there but they probably will return to the squadron before resuming their along-shore cruise.
 No Official Notice.
 Secretary Long said today he had re- ceived no notice from the Spanish minis ter or from any other source that Span ish men-of-war have been ordered to visit American ports. They were perfectly welcome to come and go as they pleased, he said, and as far as he was concerned, ne WOQlu De ueuSiieQ u he1NC thSii SoAiAS' Spanish warships have frequently visited the United States since the insurrection- ary movement broke out in Cuba three years ago without having excited the least unfriendly comment, and there was no reason why any significance should be at tached to their coming again whenever they felt disposed to do so. The Spanish flagship on this station took part in the ceremonies of the dedication of the Grant monument in New York a year ago and also at the subsequent celebration at Phil a delphia last summer, after which the Spanish admiral and his staff visited Washington and paid their respects to the president and the members of the cab inet. Secretary Long said he recalled with pleasure the visit of the party to the navy department.
 Glad to Sec Them.
 Secretary Sherman also said he saw no reason why the Spanish ships should not visit the United States, and in fact he would be glad if they would come. They
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Indian Lynchers Win Be Arrested.

Guthrie, O. T., Jan. 26.-Deputy United States Marshal Tilghman returned tonight from Pottawatamie county, where he has been for a week Investigating the recent burning of the two Seminole Indians. He states there is no truth in the report of the arrest of some of the lynchers. The name of a~score or more of the mob have been obtained by the officers, however, to- gether with strong evidence. A large number of warrants will be issued at once and wholesale arrests will be made before the week is out.
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IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Jan. 26-Without any pre- lfminary business the house today went into committee of the whole and resumed consideration of the Indian appropriation bill. The pending amendment was that to strike the appropriation for the Carlisle Indian school, out
 MT. Sherman, of New York in charge of the bill, defended the work of the Carlisle school, which, he said, was the greatest industrial school in the country. He said the Carlisle football eleven had placed S,o0O in the treasury of the college during the past season.
 MT. Smith, of Arizona, insisted that the Indians should be given farms. which they could not dispose of, agricultural imple- ments and teachers Then the Indian would be compelled to rise to the civiliza-
 
 ivth Ioo
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settling business and destroying the credit of our people. Yet, he said. the gold men were holding conventions, the financial question was being investigated by con- gresional committees, and the president in his message to this congress had advanced propositions in support of fastening upon the country the single gold standard. MT. Daniel thought the adoption of the pend- ing resolution would tend to prevent raids upon the treasury, and he quoted a state ment made by Secretary Sherman before congressional committee in 1878 to that eff feet but he maintained that it did not mean that any government creditor would be paid in a clipped coin or depreciated currencv
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Earthquake in Arkansas.

i Helena Ark, Jaii. 26.-At 7:50 o'clock to- night this city was startled by severe earthquake shock. Houses were shaken to tller foundations and succession of noises were heard that sounded like im- npense explosions.
 The people who had assembled in the Presbyterian church for prayer meeting rushed out of the church, expecting the walls to tumble down on them There were three distinct shocks in quick success sion, the first being the most severe, occu- pying less than a half dozen seconds.
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Was Not Necessary

After an extended discussion of the silver question as it relates to the pending reso- lution, MT. Daniel asked MT. Hoar whether he thought that 3S7OOO,OOO dollars of silver certificates ought, as an essential to the nations honor, be redeemed in gold.
 MT. Hoar replied that if such redemption were necessary to maintain the parity of gold and silver coin, he would answer yes, but no such subtle comprehensive question could be answered briefly.
 MT. Daniel concluded at o'clock. The senate then went into executive session and ten minutes later adjourned.
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The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
M'K|NLEY WILL NOT
VETO ANYTHING
Does nor Intend to Afford any
Opportunity for Division
WE MUST STAND UNITED

Washington, April 15-Presi-
dent Mckinley is said to have as
sured a member of the foreign re-
lations committee that whatever
resolution meets the approval of
Congress will receive the exeou-
tive assent within an hour.
The President has no idea of
presenting to the world the spec
tacle of divided front on the part
of the United States.
This disposes of the rumor that
the Executive would oppose any
thing going outside of his recon-
mendation.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

and the United States this govern
ment will decline, automatically
but firmly.
1t was stated after cabinet
meeting which occupied two hours
this morning that communica-
ton was expected from the Eu-
ropean powers, but that so far no
request for conference with the
President had been received from
the ambassadors.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
IN CONGRESS TODAY
Senate Still Debating-The Pres
ident Attacked Again

Washington, April 15-In the
hope of reaching before adjourn
ment vote on joint resolution,
the Senate met this morning at 10
O'Clock. The galleries were filed
with excited spectators even at
that hour.
The debate was opened by Sen
ator Cullom, of Illinois. He be-
gan: eve propose to do our duty
and guard the interests of human
ity by saying to Spain: Hold
your hand! You shall not out
rage liberty and humanity in
Cuba any longerp
Senators Grey and Daniels be-
came involved in controversy as
to the Presidents motives. Sena-
tor Daniels claimed that as a sena-
tor he is just as much part of the
government as the President and
inferred that troops we're to be
sent to Cuba to hinder the insur-
gents.
Senator Grey said that he would
hide his head in shame if he
thought that such suspicion as
Daniels entertained regarding the
President should be believed by
the country.
Senator Wolcott made a strong
speech in defence of the President.
praising hissplendid conversation.
The debate was still proceeding
at 5 o'clock.
In the House Representative
Bailey, of Texas, rose to a ques-
tion of personal privilege and at
tackled Speaker Reeds ruling on
Wednesday when the Cuban reso-
lutions were presented.
y resolution was adopted calling
on the secretary of the navy to
state whether the report of the
board of inquiry into the Maine
disaster as sent to Congress was
accompanied by all the evidence
in the possession of the board.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
UNIFORM RANK
TO- START RECRUITING
Order Received Here TO Bring up
its Strength
TO JUSTIFY ITS CLAIMS

Capt. A. j. Harris, Colorado
brigade, Uniform Rank, X. of P,
has received general order from
Lieut.. Col. Gibbons, commanding
the First Regiment of that brigade,
directing him to notify first Lieu
tenant j. ID. Blunt that he has been
appointed and authorized to act
as recruiting officer of Company
No. 4, which is composed wholly
of Florence men.
No special instructions have
been issued regarding recruiting of
companies and the details are left
to the discretion of the captain.
In a circular setting forth the
likelihood of war and the fact that a
tender of the services of the Uni
form Rank has been accepted by
the President, Col John G.. Kel-
Ter, commanding the Colorado bri-
gade, urges that the patriotism of
the order, so often boasted of in
orations and addresses, will show
itself to its fullest extent and that
every Knight of Pythias, capable
Of bearing arms, will enlist.
A meeting will be called shortly
by Capt. Harris to discuss the
action to be taken in complying
with the order.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
A CANNES INTELLIGENCE.

u His Own Accord He Holds = Wet
Cloak to the BiaYc.
7. Sidney Cooper. the English AMI
NAL painter, tells an exchange that
he often made valuable studies In
Cumberland at places whero Scotch
drovsrs halted with their cattle for the
night On such occasions he often
had chance TO see Illustrations OF an
animal 5 intelligence as well as OF It's
physical perfection.
One day when there was pouring
rain a man consented to sit for ne at
tho inn where l was staying. He
brought his collie with him and both
of them were dripping wet SO he put
off his plaid and laid 1t on the floor
by the dog.
l made very successful sketch OF
the man, but before had finished It
the dog grew fidGety with the wet
plaid. and his master said: Tax IL
ava. mon; TAX il awa."
The dog took the end Of 1t between
his teeth. and dragged 1t out OF the
room
After / had finished the drover's
portrait l asked him II he thought
his dog would lie quiet for Tins a.
wished to sketch him. ~
'Oh. yea mon" he answered.
hell do anything ! say to him
Watchi Watch!" he called, and then
.whustled' for him. as the Scotch
say.
AS the dog did not appear we went
together to look for him and found
him sitting before the kitchen fire
with the end Of the plaid In his mouth.
holding it up to dry. expressed my
admiration of his intelligence, and
the master replicd:
"Ah. he's y canny creature. sir
He knows mony things does that
dog. sir. But come ava mon, the
gentleman wants to make your pic.
ture"
So We returned to my room and the
handsome collie sat for hi portrait
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
UNDUE coRPULENCx.

Mow 1t Can Be Reduced by Diet AMI
Exercise.
TherH are two kinds OF women in
this world who are morhidly unhap-
py from what they choose to regard
IS natures injustice to them. These
TWO specimens are those who are
burdened with an ex;ess OF flesh.
The former. however, though it may
be treason to expose their little
frauds. may help nature out by sun
dry pads and fluffy style Of dressing,
but the stout woman, despite all her
efforts to hide her undue corpulence,
is conscious always that her flesh is
unwieldy. But to such as they,
there is only one method OF actual
reduction and that is by com bina
zion of diet and exercise.
There is danger in the abnor ma,
increase OF size, as it brings other
troubles in its train. the far more
serious OF which are accommodations
OF fat around the heart and iunga.
Mild aperients should be taken fro
quently, also stewed fruits. All aka
lines are valuable, and lemon Juice is
desirable in every form. Green salads.
water cress and asparagus may bs
taken freely; but potatoes asa ell
farinaceous food should be strictly
avoided The mistake should not be
made of taking vinegar. save in mod
sration and with other articles OF
food. for in large doses 1t produces
Inflammation of the inner coats of tie
stomach.
To produce gradus. and lasting
reduc .ion in size, the Cincinnati En-
Iuirer recommends, diet is OF the
greatest Importance. and with this
and mild aperients an unhealthy in
cf-ase of adipose tissue may be pre-.
rented. To the stout woman exer-
'.se is generally burden, but begun
n small 6oses and increased gradual.
y 1t will soon grow to be . pleasure
md benstit az well, II she 10 really
lsterrirsa tn reduce her sizN
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
ABOUT TOWN

There was repetition of the
Easter carnival at Union Hall last
night.
r. III. Hazleton will leave
Florence for Midland. His place
as night clerk at the Fremont has
been filed by H. NJ. Cannon, a
stepson of ex-Judge Bradley.
The Citizen has an unsuspectod
streak of humor in its editorial
composition. There was sly shot
in its report of the patriotic mass
meeting that caused considerable
amusement to those who saw the
point. Its a good local paper all
the same and The Tribune is glad
tohave such contemporary.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Fire Did Little Damage

The fire in the Halleck & How
ard yards in Denver did little
damage in comparison to its ap-
parent extent. The department
had great difficulty in controlling
it but succeeded in conf 6ning it to
the oil and paint storehouse in
which it started by an explosion of
gasoline. The loss was only $1,000
although the building was des-
troyed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Says the Cuban Revolution was Provoked
by Sugar Makers
FORCED TO FIGHT FOR HER RIGHTS

Madrid, April 15-The govern
ment's latest memorandum to the
European powers was presented to
the ambassadors last evening. 1t
Indignantly denies the imputations
contained in the Senate commit
tees report, concerning Spain's
completely in the destruction of
the Maine.
1t reviews the whole Cuban
question. 1t asserts that the en-
tire clamor about Cuba is due to
the sugar manufacturers who
really organized the revolt in the
island.
No less than so filibustering ex-
peditions were allowed to make
preparations and sail from Ameri-
can territory, the note declares.
1t is asserted that the chief
Cuban leaders are mere, adyentur
ers and not Cubans at all.
The many concessions by Spain
are enumerated and it is asserted
that the government has done all
that is possible to secure the paci-
fcation of Cuba.
The United States consuls, it is
declared have proven themselves
mere rebel agents and when auto
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Wheat Market WobbIv

Chicago, April Wheat is ex-
cited and very erratic today. It'll
bobbing up and down. May de-
livery touched S1.15 soon after
opening but dropped to s1.1o1
There was no big trade in it. A
few shorts wanted to cover and in
their anxiety the price was bid up.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Christian Science

Christian Science Bible service
Sunday morning at 10:45 in the
McCandless building, Main street.
Subject: The TRANSPORTATION of
Jesus Sunday school, l1:45
a. m. Inquiry meeting Friday at
7:f5 p. m. All are welcome to
these services.
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orders direct troops to move with
all possible speed to New Orleans,
Mobile and other southern coast
points.
points.

Denver, $3.50 p. m.-At tie
headquarters of the department of
Colorado it is stated that they
have received no orders yet 10
move.
Col. Van Horn, who is in con-
mand says that all the troops in
this department are ready to move
at less than an hours notice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
THIS COUNTRY WILL
STAND NO NONSENSE
Europe Cannot NEEDLE with Our
Business
NO ATTEMPT TO DO so YET

Washington, April 15-The
powers will not be allowed to med
die in ouI affairs.
1t is authoritively stated that in
case the diplomatists representing
European nations shall present
second joint note to the President
Offering to mediate between Spain
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Prof. Voge!

Scientific Clairvoyant and Palmist
Advice upon business, family mat
ters, character, health, domestic
troubles, financial difficulties, ores,
mines, etc. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Office hours, 10 a. m. to s
p, m. Office over Wynkoop's store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Under Hurry Orders

Newport, R. l., April 15-The
torpedo boat destroyer, MayAower,
sailed during the night on receipt
OF imperative orders, She is pre-
sumed to be bound for Key West.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
For the Wounded.

Washington, April 15-The war
department has ordered 100 ambu-
lances, of western wagon firms.
The first fifty are to be delivered
in two weeks.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
MARRIED
On April IA, at Colorado Springs,
9. j. Bentley, of Florence, to
Miss Catherine Rinner.

Mr.. Bentley is manager of the
Arkansas Valley Electric Light
company's plant here and is very
generally liked. Miss Rinner
came to Florence last'spring from
Colorado Springs and having been
associated in business with Miss
Kirk, has made many acquaint-
ances and friends here.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Ouray's Enterprise.

A daily issue of the Ouray
Plaindealer appeared yesterday in
response to the demand for war
news.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
TO MAN THE CRUISERS
Auxiliary Fleet Will be Served
by Naval Reserves

Washington, April 15-Orders
have been sent directing the com
manders of the naval militia of
New York, Maryland, Massachus-
etts and New Jersey to hold their
men in readiness to man the FIVE
auxiliary cruisers recently pur-
chased.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
ARREST OF THE
NAMES DESTROYER
Startling Rumor From Chicago
duplicating WeyIer
GOVERNMENT DENIES 1T

Chicago, April15-It is reported
that a man named Grandall has
been arrested, who it is stated
placed the mine under the Maine
by orders of Gen. Weyler. 1t is
said papers duplicating Weyler
were found on him.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
flore rlen and rIunitions.

Key West, April 15 The Mallo-
ry steamer has arrived from New
\ ork with As marines and large
quantity of coal and stores for the
fleet.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
Flying Squadron Back.

Norfolk, Va, April 15-At two
O'Clock the observer at Cape
Henry reported the flying squad
ron ten miles off shore and bound
for Hampton Roads.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

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 g. KILLIAN,
Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

The ladies who have worked so
faithfully TO make the Easter car
nival success, have kindly con
sented to repeat this deliG Ghtful
entertainment tomorrow evening.
Prices % cents, and children 10
cents.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Mrs. d. Eichling desires three
more boarders at her private board
ing house, west Main street.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

The spring flowers have been
among you for a week. If you
do not see them tomorrow night at
Union hall, for the last time, it will
be your own fault.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

The finest acreage tracts adj
joining the city in the Grand
View place. Title perfect with
decided water rights. See j. j.
Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15
BRITISH SHIPS COMING
A Squadron That May be Follow
ing Spain's Torpedo Boats

London, April ia British
squadron has anchored off the
Canary islands.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Go to Fl E. Stock & Co. for new
and second hand Bicycles also all
kind of repairs. Everything at
reasonable prices. Wheels for
rent.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Washington, April 15-Secret
service officials positively deny
the reported arrest of Grandall in
Chicago.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

New York, April 15-The naval
militiamen are wild with enthusi-
asm at the prospect of immediate
service.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

nomy was offered and peaceseemed
likely, an American squadron was
sent to encourage the Cubans to
hold out.
Much documentary evidence
will be submitted in proof of these
assertions.
In conclusion it is said that
after exhausting all means to Sc
cure peace, Spain reluctantly is
compelled to fight for the main
tainance of her rights and honor.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

An oyster supper will be served
in connection with the bazaar sup
per and dance given for the bene-
fit of ST Benedict's church.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

See the line Of Fancy and White Shirts at
p. 7. McGuirs's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Don't you want the best 3.for.a.quarter
socks in all colors? p. T. MCGUIRE has them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

The best>ice cream in town is
being served at Thompson's candy
store in the Lobach building.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Leave your address and have
The Tribune left at your door.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Smoke "Daniel in the Lions
Den and Hoffman House bo-
quet' cigars, at Daniels drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

ststson Spring Hats, in all eolors and styles.
at p. T. McGuircs.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

Smoked eels, "not-a-choke" cod
fish at the Jones Grocery Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

The best line of meas and boys shoes at
p. T. McGure's
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-04-15

A full line OF Trunks and valisss at p. T. Nc.
CURES.
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w. L. Morris, F. & C. C. watch
inspector.