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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-02
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Camped in the brush, still naked and
wondering what + to happen next, the
newly engaged undergo an extraordinary
transformation. One after another this and
that enlisted man." the seasoned compan-
ion of explorers like Marchand, repeats
with gestures and impassiOned volubility
his old exploits. How, at the taking of
such a village, he gained the woman you
see sitting there; how to obtain her he cut
off the head of her companion; how he alb
Quoted the small boy of twelve who cleans
his weapons; where and when he captured
the fine mattress and sheets that he sIeens
on; how he ripped his earrings from the
ears of the girl who owned them; how he
found a gold bracelet in burning hut and
what he did to get the cows and sheep that
Craze within sight
While he tells these things the faces of
the newly engaged" men light up Desire
burns feVeriShly in their yellow eyes They
always have been poor. They have neither
wives, children. clothing nor food. And to
have thrown at them the certain hope of
equaiing this veteran whose visible and
palpable riches stand for perfect happiness
is it not sufficient to produce in these gross
creatures the transformation wished for?
Ready for Battle.
At the end of a few days, the fighting
spirit of their race aiding. the TRANSFORMED
ton Is complete, and all temptation to es-
cape has vanished. They may be trusted
with uniforms and quick-firing arms and
led to battle against their own flesh and
blood.
They viii pillage. stab. burn and violate
the weak with all the ardor of the expe-
rienced. With unequaled intrepidity they
attack the poor villages, where, behind
grass walls, their brothers and cousins
armed with iron knives and muskets that
burst in their hands, seek to defend their
women and children. Then the explorer
and "colonizer'' telegraphs to Paris Bril-
liant success. Important position taken by
assault"
This is why Capt Voulet, who knew the
Soudan, could say confidently to his men:
See, We have fought for a long time to-
gether. We have burned lots of villages,
and YOU share of the loot was generous
You have women slaves and cattle, as
many as you please. Today the govern
ment intends to take all this away from
you and put other officers over you in my
place. 1t is for you to decide when they
reach u.s.
Killing "Usurper."
The letter of warning that Voulet sent
to Col. Klobb and the mere facts of the
succeeding massacre are well known; but
the dramatic details of the killing are re-
vealed for the first time in the official re-
| port of Capt. Grandeyre. The defenders
| of the honor of the army (forgetful of the
honor Of Col. klobb) are imagining aston
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
Rival For The Oil Trust.

Within sixty days the Forward
Reduction Co, of Cleveland and
New York expects TO have in oper-
alton plant for refining oil by a
new process. which, it is claimed,
is superior to the method in use by
the Standard Oil company. and the
new concern expects to compete
with the big monopoly successfully,
as it is asserted by the promoters
that by the new process crude oil
can be refined with absolutely no
waste.
a company was organized three
years ago under the laws of West
Virginia with S3.O00,0O0 capital
and has ever since been secretly ex-
perimenting. c. b. Forward, sec
retary and general manager of the
company, says the process has been
perfected and that plenty of East
tern capital is available to- back the
new enterprise; that he is confident
the oil industry will be revolutions
lied.
1t is claimed thot the lowest
grades of Ohio or Indiana oil can
be refined by the new process at
a lower cost than ever known.
Under this process burning fluids,
gasoline, and and other products of
petroleum, are produced, while the
matter that was once waste now be-
comes asphalt. The asphalt can
be protitably sold it is said, at a
price far below that of .he present
marketable article. Samples of it
were placed in pavements in Buf-
falo, more than two years ago, and
are reported TO have withstood the
wear is good shape.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
wher. He Repaired IL.

When Illicit distilling was common
in the highlands, there was an old man
who went about the country repairing
whisky pots.
The gauger met him one day and.
surmising that he had been doing re
pairs at no great distance, asked what
he would take to inform him (the gaug-
cry where he repaired the last whisky
pot.
"Och, said the old man, ''she Il
shust tax hauf Groom.
Dome rctorted the gnuger. Here
is your money, but be careful to tell
me correctly "
"Och. she'll no tell the gentleman IA
lee 90
Getting the money, the old man
quietly remarked:
II shust mended the last whisky pot
where the hole was. London Spare
Moments.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

inner county for fruits, aud they
sent copper one, worth about
twenty-five cents. Garfield county
nas awarded gold medal and re-
ceived the same KIND as that sent
here. Such acts as these deter
many communities from tuking
part in expositions aud it is safe to
say that the people of Colorado
will never seud displays to Omahh
again Fort Collins Express.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
ABSORBED IN WHIST.
A Game That Cost General DonbIe-
day Fortune.

Not many years ago a famous whist
game was played at Sudbury, Vt. two
of the sitters in being General Double
day and Henry Dater of the well known
firm of Dater. Thompson q Co. 1t was
something like ) or 10 cents corner
so you see it was easy for "A man To loss
as much as 81. 80 in al afternoon Play
began after the Sudbury dinner hour
half past / and lasted until teatime
The old ROSTERS became so wrapped mp
in the game that nothing short of an
earthquake could have disturbed them
Brokers il New York could do nothing
to shake the interest.
The game was played Mt the time Of
the historic Hannibal and St Joe cor
ncr, engineered by Kennedy, Hutchin-
son x Co in the interest OF their client
John Duif of Boston. Doubleday was
selling the stock short through Van
Schaick * Co. and at quarter to , on
the evcntful day he received a telegram
from his brokers advising him of the
situation The game was stopped Just
long enough for him to read it and lay
it aside In 20 minutes second dis
patch arrived. was read and east aside
Doubleday was winning at the late OF
81 cents AN hour What did he care
about Hannibal and st. Joel Later in
the afternoon a third summons came
from Van Schaick & Co, and at .
o clock a fourth Then Doubleday arose
and remarked Gentlemen, have en-
joyed the game. Ny winnings are eX-
aetly 81. 65 | must say good afternoon,
as it is necessary for me to take the first
train for New York The next morn
ing his brokers informed him that he
could settle for 800 600 At the time
the first telegram was sent he could
have settled for ,s25. 900, at the time of
the second for $50, O0o. the third for
$40, 600 He had ample warning, but
in the thick of the Sudbury game Of
whist he believed the rise was only II
threatening furry New York Press.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

The Lamar Register evidently
doesn't approve OF some of the ac-
tions of the present legislature. Ii
says the minority of the Legislature
nave turned the meetings of that
body into regular beer garden
picnic. No attempt 10 keep order
is made and the language used is
frequently so vile that even the
yellow journals use dashes to rep
resent it, The presence of the
ladies in that body seems to have
none of the restraining influence
which it was believed ii would have.
On the other hand, each succeed
ing session is getting worse.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

because, was the reply, .'my pen
sion viii be due then. and / want the
money for my wife and children. Don t
give me anything TO make me sleep, for
if / sleep | shall die. -
On the third day after this, to the
smazement of Stokes and others. the
patient WAS still breathing. On the
morning of the fourth day he was alive
and conscious. and on entering the
ward Stokes saw him holding in his
hand the certificate which rec Tired sig
nature. As the doctor drew near the
dying man Sasped;
Sign, sign
The doctor quickly complied. and the
man sank back exhausted and within a
few minutes crossed his hands over his
breast and said ''The Lord have mercy
ON my soul - and quietly breathed his
last.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
THE POWER OF WILL.
lie Wanted To Live Four Days. and
tie Succeeded.

tie Succeeded.
1t would be vain to attempt to de
scribe the sympathy for the poor and
suffering which William Stokes could
throw into his voice. says his biogra-
pher, One of the stories he used to tell
is of peculiar interest, not only for its
revelation of human kindness, but as a
proof of the power of the will in pro-
longing life.
An old pensioner was patient of
Stokes in the Meath hospital His life
was despaired of, and, in fact his death
was hourly expected. One morning.
having many patients to care for aud
believing that the pens!oner wac uncon-
scious and past help, DIR. Stokes passed
his bed without stopping. The patient
was greatly distressed and cried out
Don't pass me by, docther; You
must keep me alive for four days.
I'VE will keep you as long as we
can, my poor fellow answered Stokes,
'but why for four days particularly -
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

REPRESENTATIVE FNGLEY de-
serves the thanks of the people of
Colorado for the jealous manner
in which he is guarding legislation
against the bnncful influence of
lobbyists on the floor of the house.
The professional lobbyist is always
"A corruptionist, and is dangerous
element in politics. Through his
influence over INSCRIPTIONS rep
resenmtives the will of the people
is ballled, unjust laws are enacted
and as result the masses must
suffer. MIR. Englys position is all
right.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

WHEN Mary Gregg's rich uncle
died in ST. Louis he left her his
fortune on condition that she
should never change her name.
Mary had a sweetheart whose name
wasn't Gregg, but after the old man
died the young fellow had his
name legally changed to Gregg,
and now Mary has her money, her
sweetheart and her name.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

The earliest known mention of the
pianoforte was in playbill dated May
is. 1867. The principal attraction was
given thus; Miss Buckler will sing a
song from Judith, accompanied by a
new instrument called pianoforte "
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

The managers of the Omaha ex-
position are beating the people to
whom medals were awarded in the
most brazen manner. For instance
silver medal was awarded to Lar
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
BENEFITS OF STATE CANAL.

The benefits of canal No. to
the Arkansas valley, as set forth
by Mr.. B. f. Rocknfellow, who Is
in Denver to make them known,
are of vast Importance to Colorado.
Not only in the immediate viciui-
ty of the proposed WORK will the
canal bring prosperity, but new
laurels will be added to Colorudo's
fame as an agricultural state.
1T is not so much the necessity
of its completion to give employ
ment to convicts,n said Mr.. Rock
afelIow last night, but the benefits
TO the country that are to be con
sidered. Senator Swink is CON
tending that irrigation would suf-
fer, but the water taken out of the
Arkansas river during the months
of May, June, July and August,
emptied into reservoirs through
the canal as feeder, will not ap-
preciably lessen the flow at thul
season of the year Undorfiow
and seepage will replenish the riv-
er later in the season, when the
water supply is at low stage.
The experimental measurements
of Professor l.. q. Carpenter of the
State Agricultural college, along
the Arkansas river in 1S97-9S,
shows that Notwithstanding the
water taken from the river by
bitches in Fremont county, there
was gain between Canon City
aud the Bessemer ditch. near Pu-
eblo. of 81. 40 cubic feet per second
in 1897, and 55.)7 in 1898. He
demonstrated that the seepage from
the irrigated canal is 30 per cent
of the inflow to ditches. The re-
port of II, A. Sumner. state. engin-
eer, for 1895 96, showed that the
average second ubic feet discharge
in the river at Pueblo ia 1895 was
greater than at Canon, the exact
amount of excess being given az
4434 cubic feet per second for the
four months named.
Let the convicts be made to
serve their sentences to hard labor
ON this reservoir system. and let
the people of the lower valley bide
their time The year will roll
around before they know it, when
the underhow and seepage waters
will fill their lands just as surely
as the moisture in the mountains
finds its way down, and that their
lower Arkansas valley, being the
basisof drainage toward the plains,
is LOCO to l,5oO feet lower than
this reservoir system. will be well
watered
Il predict for the next genera
ton, fruitful lands where there are
now barren plains, as "A result of
the extensive systems of canals and
reservoirs. In anticipation of that
time there is no better investment
than in the state lands. under all
these canal systems. Denver
Times.
The managers of the Omaha ex-
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
M Fuitb In ANYTHING.

Aunt Josephine is a thorough skep-
tic 90
''She is2'
"N Nes; she puts mucilage on the back
of every postage stamp she uses -
Chicago Record.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
I.lcphnnts' Teeth.

Elephants have only eight teeth-two
above and two below ON each side. All
elephants baby teeth fall out when
the animal is about IA years old, and a
new set grows.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
WEDDING
INVITATIONS

or Announcements. Correct styles. Ice
elegantly printed, including two envel-
opes with each, for s400. 30 for S2.75.
Also calling cards, latest style and beau
tiful type effects. Address,
THE TRIBUNE Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

About / 500 tons of iron and brass
wire are yearly manufactured in Brit
;in into pins.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20

Silver and Lead
Silver, 59s; lead, Sl.2o.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-20
THE FREE LIST.

kntorcd at tho postoilice at Florence. Culocu-
do,for transmission through the mails as matter
OF the second class.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15

$50 Acres-SE4 Sec. II, and E1S Sec. Il, To. 1854,
r ~, $40 acres under cultivation,
house, two stables, granaries. good we'll
water, two acres young trees, 80 ao~
pasture, Price only
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15

400 Acres Secs. 90, 81, 81, TIP. 1856, R. SO, go acres
under cultivation, 80 acres pasture, good
house and barn, nice young grove
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15
How the Beers Make Love.

There is something essentially
primitive in the manners and Gus
toms Of the sturdy inhabitants of
the old Dutch republic. Nothing
shows this better than the way the
Boer manages love-making.
Having asked the permission If
the father to court a certain dam
sci in the alphabetically that is
meant anything within about so
miles-the young Boer proceeds to
purchase the most strikingly dec
Grated and loudly colored saddle
cloth for his steed that he can
possibly obtain. He will very
likely spend a large sum of money
on this, for it is a special occasion,
and no one knowing the country
and the habits of the people will
have the least doubt from the ap-
pearance of the horse but that he
is in quest of a bride.
Having made his preparations,
he mounts his most spirited horse
and journeys to the lady's home,
but instead of seeking out the OBJ
ject of his affections, he respect
fully asks permission of her father
to court her. The old man eau
tiously refrains from answering,
but consults his wife, and the youth
joins the younger members of the
household.
No further notice is taken of the
sutton for the rest of the day, but
if the parents approve of him, when
the rest of the household retire fol-
the night the mother solemnly ap.
proaches the young man and
maiden, with a long tallow candle
in her hand. This she places on
the table and lights, and then.
having taken an affectionate fare.
well of the couple, she retires. This
is a sign to the sutton hat his suit
is acceptable.
As long as the candle lasts the
young people sit upin the kitchen
together and talk, and then the
girl betakes herself to rest in the
dormitory used by herself and he1
sisters, and the young man finds
night quarters with the brothers
or other men of the household.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15

$50 Acres-NWA Sec. 5, TIP. 155, R s., 80 acres
under cultivation, Price 100
SWA Sec. 81, TIP. 1855, R IS, Price".-$l,eO
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Glorious News.

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile:
of Washita, L. T. He writes,
"Four bottles of Electric Bitters
has cured Mrs. Brewer of sc%rofula,
which had caused her great suffer-
ing for years. Terrible sores
would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure is COM
plete and her health is excellent"
This shows what thousands have
proved.-that Electric Bitters is
the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for
eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t slim
ulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
expels poisons, helps digestion
builds up the strength. Only SO
cents. Sold by G. w. Greene,
druggist. Guaranteed.
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Little Men aud WOmen--Baby
land.

With the 1900 volume, enters
upon it's twenty-fourth year. The
best authors and artists continue
their contributions to the delight
of the little people for whose in
struction, amusement and enter
tainment their best endeavors are
put forth. Some of the good
things in the new volume are:
Two new serial stories: "A Little
Prince and Princess of Egypt a
Long Time-Ago Story" by Oliver
Harper.
Notable Articles: " Playthings
That Are Alive Tin six parts), by
Judith Soils Cohen. "Some Fam
GUS Animals" by Cora Haviland
Carver.
Short stories: More than the
usual number of short stories writ
ten by men and women who "know
how: and there are very many
pictures to illustrate these.
The Babylanders are entertained
every month with dainty verse and
pretty pictures by Margaret John
son.
Cradle Songs of Many Nations
tell, in twelve parts, how the wee
babies of other lands are Jung to
sleep every night.
And there are various simple oc-
equations which suggest to the
mother ways and means to keep
active little fingers busy.
An altogether charming maya
zine-and the subscription price is
astonishingly low-5O cents a year,
Premiums: The publishers Offer
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Buy your violin strings at 81
. Huesgen's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15

100 Acres-NEA Sec. 81, TIP. 1872, r 81, so acres
under cultivation, Price only"""-S90O.0
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15

am farmer located near Stony Brook, one of the most mahious
districts in this State, and was bothered with malaria for years, attimes
so could not work, and was always very constpated as well. For
years had malaria so bad in the spring, when engaged in blowing,
that could do nothing but shake. must have taken about a barrel
O qunine pills besides dozens of other remedies, but never obtained
any permanent benefit. Last fall, in peach time, had a most serious
attack Of chiNs and then commenced to take Ripans Tabules, upon a
friends advice, and the first box made me all right and have never
been without them since. take one Tabue each morning and night
and sometimes when feel more than usually exhausted take three in
a day. They have kept my stomach sweet, my bowels regular and
have not had the least touch of malaria nor splitting headache since
commenced using them. know also that sleep better and wake up
more refreshed than formerly. don't know how many complaints
.2ipans Tabues will help, but do know they will cure any one in the
condition was and would not be without them at any price.
honestly consider them the cheapeS-prced medicine in the world, as
they are also the most beneficial and the most convenient to take.
l an twenty-seven years of age and have worked hard all my life, the
sane as most farmers, both early and late and in all kinds Of weather,
and have never enjoyed such good health as have since last fall; in
fact, my %neighbors have all remarked my improved condition and have
said, "Say, John, what are you doing to look so healthy ?"
WANrED-A case @mdh health that RlpASs wnln ct benefit, They nashp palma rs,ensns
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$40 Acres-ET Sec. IA, Tp. 155, r 90, 80 acres IN
der cultivation, Price only"".........$l 800
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Buy your violin strings at Fl
Huesgen's.
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l6O Acres-SE4 Sec. p, TIP. 1856, R GO, Price $500
40 Acres-In Sec. 9, TIP. 1876, r IS, 100 acres un.
der cultivation, Price .............SS,9 800
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Taken Up.

Came to my place, section 9,
Dry Lake township, about October
Goth, seven calves, three red heif-
ers, two red and white steers, one
red steer, one black heifer. Owner
is requested to pay costs and take
same away.
3S-4O G.. B. RANDALL,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-12-15
Notice to NOn.R Residents.

Notice to Non. Residents.
The tuition fee for non-residents
in the City School for the Seventh
and Eighth Grades is $500 per
term ; for the lower grades $500
per term.
Nc tuition fee charged for high
school.
BY the Board of Education,
G.. P. BRAINERD,
Clerk.