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..Mammv,, Is Insolvent.

Judge Trout yesterday granted the ap-
plication of the creditors OF aged
NANNY" Pleasant, she of the 'house of
mystery" and declared the old woman in
solvent NANNY must now, against
her will, pay the demands of these cred
itors, which sum up between $4,000 and
s1OO. 900. Mrs Pleasant has considerable
property which she purchased while, en-
ployed by the unfortunate Sarah Althea
Terry and her late ward, Mrs. Theresa
Bell When the judgment was entered
NANNY" was not in court, being con-
fined to her bed with an attack of syn
daV were short but merry for the cred
'itors. who are jubilant with the thought
that they can now attach the old woman
property and recover the amounts du"
them.
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KNIGHTS OF KHoRAssAN.
Novices Make the Journey Across the
BURNING Sands

SANTA CRUZ, May 1.-THE Dramatic
Order knights of Khorassan met at the
Native Sons Hall last night, according
TO a decree:
Now, therefore. il IS decreed in commemora-
ton of our good fortune wisely ordained of
Allah that a pilgrimage be undertaken to the
oasis of the city Of the Sacred Cross (Santa
CRUZ scheduled to halt at that Mecca at the
hour Of prayer A II. 1917, the sixth day first
month. Moharruhl, or, is known by the
dogs Of unbelievers Tuesday. May 16, 1Sg9 at
2.
Form ye the caravan, your baskets fill with
wheaton lOaves from ovens hot, measure to its
brim each bag with water fresh from coolest
rill. Get out and hustle, hustle rustic and
tussle so that army Of tyros may be led
captive and our Golfers be filed with shekeIs
and remember the finale viii depend upon your
patience, perspcacity, persstency and per-
spiIation.
The ceremonial session of Lerin Kapi
Temple No. 81, d. o. K. K, was held, and
thirty new members were initiated, six
of whom were from Santa Cruz. The
candidates feet were blistered, and they
endured all sorts of hardships in crossing
the desert sands. The officers of the tenn
pie are: Royal Yizier, F. A. Merguire;
Venerable sheik H. schaffner; grand
emir, ]. c. Lohmeyer; mahedl, Godfrey
Rueger: mokanna. George Samuels; me-
NAL, S. w. Powell; sahib, w. c. Lob
meyer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18

Miss Rachel L. Ash stands at the head
of the class of thirty-five students who
will to-day receive the title of M. d. from
the Toland Medical College of the Uni
Versity of California. Miss Ash Is the
second woman in the history of the col
lege who has won the laurels from the
male members of the class. The first
woman who put the sterner wielders of
the scalpel to blush was DR.. Mary Morri-
son. She graduated at the head of the
class of "a. This fact was Haunted in the
face of the oppositionists by those who
favor opening the door Of all professions
to women. Miss Asil stands at the head
of the graduating class, and the second
place of honor has likewise fallen to a
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18
THE MAXIM Of
UNCLEAN HANDS
IS IN ISSUE
How NeWhouse Got
Money From a Lord.

Society and Club Man E. A. WiItsee
and Mining Expert Oscar Newhouse, with
the assistance of counsel, occupied the day
in Judge SeawelPs court yesterday, each
endeavoring to prove that the other man
should be thrown out of court Newhouse
charges that Wiltsee has not come into
the court of equity before the Chancellor
with clean hands. On the other side of
the case Wiltsee claims that Newhouse's
hands are also soiled and consequently
in considering his contention the Chan
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RECEPTION RENDERED.
Rathbone Sisters the Guests of Her
mion Temple

SANTA CRUZ, May 1.-THE Grand
Temple Of Rathbone Sisters heard re-
ports from its district chiefs and the
grand officers this morning. Thirty-seven
temples, with seventy-fiVe delegates, are
represented in the Grand Temple. In Cal
ifornia there are forty-nine temples, with
1900 members.
This evening the st. George Hotel was
the mecca of the Rathbone Sisters and
their friends at the reception given by
Hermion Temple. The halls and parlors
presented a brilliant appearance. A fine
programme was given. During the even
ing refreshments were served.
The Grand Temple will hold a business
session tomorrow morning. In the after
noon II will enjoy drive.
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Track Notes.

The fast sprinter Peixotto died at Oakland
track yesterday from an attack of collie.
Secretary Nathanson of Harlem track, Chi
cago. wires that the betting ring is open to
all bookmakers who wish to cut in. The syndi-
cate style of gambling was not success.
Two or three bookmakers had their fingers
scorched handling Malay money. The horse
handed about as a dead one but one
registered a kick with the judges which
not without cheering results. Jack Ward had
the mount
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Woman-Miss Emma Wightman. Miss
Vida Reddington, the only other woman
in the class, graduates No. 4.
The Toland Medical College was first
opened to women in 1878 The women
graduates have almost without exception
left fine records But for the second time
In twenty-six years the highest honor of
scholarship will be bestowed upon a
woman. Miss Ash was graduated from
the University of California in 1896
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FAMOUS GILRoY HOT SPRINGS.

fChange of Management)
R. ROBERTSON for the past five years at
Paraiso Springs). Prop. and Manager
The hotel and cottages have been thoroughly
renovated-new furniture, beds. carpets, etc.
The Table the best the market affords. The
Baths refitted and tmproved-competent at
tendants and masseurs. Grounds and walks
beautihed Fine hunting and fishing. Trains
leave Third and Townsend sts., S. F., at
a. m and 2:45 p. m. Carriages at Gilroy for
the Springs
For illustrated pamphlets and special rates
by months and for families address r. ROB-
ERTSON. Gilroy Hot Springs. Cal.
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Grtst Of Divorce Cases.

WOODLAND, May 17.-There appears
TO be an extraordinary number of in
stances in Yolo County just now in which
marriage is a failure. There are no less
than six divorce cases now pending, and
some Of them are Of a very sensational
character.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18

A Nihilist who went to Siberia to
rescue his father from prison writes
up his thrilling experience and pub
fishes the photographs he took, ID
next Sundays Call.
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Selections for To-Day.

First Race-Bamboulia, Bathos, My Secret.
Second Race-Correct, Bland Limatus
Third Race-May W, El Salado, Rosormonde
Fourth Race-Wyoming. Ping, Socialist
Fifth Race-Daisy F, Los Medanos. Highland
Ball.
Sixth Race-Etta H, Amasa, Silver State.
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WOODLAND. May 17-Mrs Caroline
La Due, a native of Indiana, about 81
years of age and for many years a resi-.
dent Of Yolo County, died in Woodland al
an early hour this morning
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ST. HELENA sANITARIUM.
PLANTATIoN HOUSE,.

CApJ CpAn-Most beautiful spot in Lake
SAhLCDAD County. The mineral springs are
famous for marvellous when ali else
failed especially in stomach, liver, kidney and
bladder affections. Superior accommodations
$40 per week Fine roads, trout fishing and
deer bunting Write w. r. McGOVERN. Carls-
bad, Lake County.
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ACU& CALIENTE SPRINGS.

Sonoma Valley, two hours from S. F.. via Tib-
uron ferry Warm mineral swimming and tub
baths Water gas, electric bells. Rates $40 to
sI2 per week s2 per day. Address Aqua Cali
ente Springs. Aqua Caliente, Sonoma Co.. Cal
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HARBIN'S HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS,

LAKE COUNTY.
The Best i'm the NNorId.
HOTEL, COTTAGES and GROUNDS light
ed with ACETYLENE GAS. Open the year
round. Sulphur, Iron. Magnesia and Arsenic
All kinds of baths. WONDERFUL CURES
of rheumatism. Catarrh. Dyspepsia, ParaIy-
sis, Skin Diseases and Kidney, Liver and
Stomach troubles. Long distance phone
Terms, $40 to s1S per week Daily stage from
Calistosa J. A. HAYS, Prop.
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SPRINGS.
The Great Sanitarium Of the West.

I!lt Ul66l odlisldiluil VI tllG NGSt,
OPEN EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR.
New Hotel. elegantly furnished; table un-
surpassed: lighted by electricity.
THOUSANDS CURED BYITS WATERS
Finest Swimming Tank. Bowling Alley and
Dancing Hall In Lake County, together with
complete Livery Stable. Gentle Saddle Horses
and Ponies
OVER 80 KINDS OF MINERAL SPRINGS.
Physician in attendance; superb climate;
beautiful mountain scenery; trout, deer and
small game plentiful; magnificent drives;
baths in variety; lawn tennis and croqust.
Reached by the shortest stage route Into Lake
County. Round trip fare from San Francisco
via Hopland IS; via Calistoga. s9;
Hotel and cottage rates. $40 to s14 per week.
Take s. 3. & N. p. Railway to Hopland, or
s. P. r. r. to Calistoga. For illustrated pam am
phlet or further information address J. ChAI@.
Highland Springs Lake County. Cal. or see
L. d. CRAIG. N8 Montgomery st.
Highland Springs Mineral Waters on safe az
Oakland Pioneer Soda Water Co., Thirteenth
and Webster sts.. Oakland
AHRENS, PEIN & BULLWINKEh
go Post ST. San Francisco.
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HOITT,S.

MEMO PARK, SAN MATEO CO. ONE
IVk hour from San Francisco. Ten daily trains
each way Open to guests during June and
July. Address IRA G. HOITT.
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Death at Woodland.

Advances made on furniture and pianos, with
or without removal. J. Noonan. 1017-1Q23 Mission.
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RRooKS SIDE.

The beautiful new resort at the head OF
Napa Valley is open. First-elass ac-
commodations, hot and cold water, gas, baths
and beautiful drives 1t is unsurpassed Write
for pamphlet. LORRIN BOOTH, Prop, CAL
istoea Cal
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SAMUEL SODA SPRINGS.

J. R. Morris, Prop Napa County, Cal. Sure
cure for dyspepsia, indigestion, rheumatism
and constipation; hot mineral baths. These
springs are located in Napa County 20 miles
east OF St Helena. The water is bottled at
the springs and contains its own natural gas.
Stage leaves st. Helena
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MP. p 3 :. TOCALOMA. MA6IN a6I

= BERTRAND HOTEL-First-class accommo-
dations reasonable rates; fishing; beautiful
drives to Bear Valley etc. JOSEPH F. BER-
TRAND, or Winchester Hotel Dining-room,
first floor IS Third st. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18
SKAGGS' HOT SPRINGS

sonoma County; only ~ hours from San
Francisco and but miles staging: waters
noted for medicinal virtues; best natural bath
in State: swimming and boating; grand noun
tain scenery; good trout streams at door; pho
tographers room, telephone, telegraph, daily
mail and express; FIRST-CLASS HOTEL AND
STAGE SERVICE; morning and afternoon
IS 80. Take Tiburon ferry at 1880 a. m. or $3.50
p. m. Terms. 81 a day or s12 week Ref
erences. any guest of the past four years
precedented. j. F. MULGREW. Proprietor.
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ADAM SPRINGS, LAKE co.

Favorite resort of the State; the water is un-
excelled for medicinal purposes: table unsur-
passed; fine fishing and hunting; stage daily
from Calistoga direct to springs: round trip at
Southern Pacific offices. $40 DIR. w. R PRA-
THEIR. Adam Spring.
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ROWARDENNAN,

q ANITA CRUZ MOUNTAINS. ON SAN LoR-
y EMO River 31a hours from S. F.; 40 min
utes from Santa Cruz: grounds and river lit
by electricity; tennis; bowling, boating, bath
dining room; club, billiard and smoking rooms;
new hard finished and elegantly furnished tel
ephone Round trip So Address w. E. YEA
ZIE Lessee, South Ben Lomond.
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KLAMATH HOT SPRINGS

(Beswick, Siskiyou County. CALI
Finest fishing and health resort on the coast.
Climate perfect. For particulars apply to ED
SON BROS, Proprietors.
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GLENAMooD HOTEL.

a NONG THE REDWOoDS SANTA CRUZ
IA M't'ns; 5 minutes walk from depot; milk
poultry, fruit, iron springs; gas throughout;
telephone and telegraph. Round trip $2 so; s. to
$40 per week. Free carriage to and from trains
Write WILLIAM MARTIN CTIenMood cal
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PLEASANT VIEW RANCH.

Good fishing, hunting, bathing; fresh
milk butter and eggs, fresh fruit. Terms,
S. E. M. SHELFORD, Cloverdale. Cal.
Free carriage
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"THE TRAVELLERS" BUREAU.
KENILWORTH INN.
DUNCAN SPRINGS.

magnesia springs; baths; furnished cottages
Terms $40 to s12. Buy through tickets Send
for circular o. HOWELL Hopland. Cal.
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LAUREL DEL

LAKE AND HOTEL.
Climate scenery, entertainment; none better
in Lake Co.; gas indoors and out.
II. WAMBOLD
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Why Not start
best st Casmi sent r
Shouldn't bel
grcCND On. mile. selling d and upward; purse snO
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nd a half furlongs; three
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JoHANNESRERc.

SANTA CRUZ Mountains-A quiet foothiII
ranch, located in Blackburn Gulch, 5 miles
from Santa Cruz; delightful summer home in
the redwoods; running water; abundance of
fruit; good table; terms So per week; children
under 10, IS. Address w. CRANDELI4, Santa
Cruz, Cal.
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HOTEL MOUNT VIEW,
NAPA SODA SPRINGS.

TWO TRAINS DAILY: 7:3o A. NJ. AND 4
}, m ; stage meets train at Napa City. AN
DREW JACKSON, Napa Soda Springs p o.
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CAMP TAYLOR REDWOODS,

On n. p. c. R. R., the place to go for sum-
mer; board or camp cottages; Sunday excur-
sions, 81. For circulars address II. G. MAR
TIN, Camp Taylor, Cal.
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'Pulled up TLeft.
Good start. Won first three driving.
Sly won on the nod Holmes; on Hig
ran a catching race. High Hoe out for
gathered in Con Dalton bled.
Scratched-Silver State 107 Brown Pl
Know 109 Gracias 105.
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To-Dav's Entries.

irst Race-six furlongs; two-year-olds;
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Time-1- mne l16n
br by Miss Thomas
'0s e0u' nave WIN "
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y,
in Iuck Recreation the
released
,I1 THIRD fuon=s selling:
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27
QUITE A CNOTRAST.

1t is amusing to note the differ
ent accounts of the Legislative com
mittee's visit to the district by th,
Cripple Creek and Victor papers.
To read the Victor Record ono
would imagine that the committee
had nothing to consider in the WAY
of division sentiment, while yester-
days Cripple Greek Times shows
conclusively that there isn't the
least opposition in the district to
the Teller county bill.
The final vote will be taken next
Thursday, when it will be seen
what was accomplished by the rep
resentatives in their visit TO Ell
Paso county.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27
THE FREE LIST.

Entered at the postofiice at Florence Color
do, Tor transmission through the mails ~ matte
Of the second class.
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VOTING MACHINES.

There is n growing inclination
toward the use of voting machines.
They have been tested in mber
of cities with results that were
entirely satisfactory
Their advantages are too many
for enumeration, but if for no 9th
er reason they are desirable on the
1fRsS atee&oaaGp6 p6rsped{Is5a accuracy, Sl1n Y.
army of election officials. They
cannot be tampered with. There
can be no question about the cor
rectness of the count and when the
polls are closed the machine auto
matically shows the result,
If they should be employed
throughout the United States At
the next presidential election
the result would be known in
every city and town located on Il
telegraph line within an honr after
the closing of the polls, unless the
contest should be SO close in some
ofthe states that the vote Of re-
mote and unimportant precincts
should be necessary to determine
it,-Denver Republican,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27
COMPllNE.

A. evening settles down along the land
And lamps blink. and the wind Is iulled nsie"p.
Then through the spirit moves knowledge
deep
The day denies ua: then a living hand
Ntstits from nature into ours a. sand
Sid,i an the glass. dream, and half We leap
The barriers thAt the dumb recorders keep,
A ray streams through. and half we under
stand
For twilight is the spirits dwelling place
Whore mystery melts the slow dissolving world
And ghosts OF order step from accident
Fnith hat still hovers where the dew Is pearlod
meut
Our dsHrer selves we summon face to face.
-HArTison :. Morris In Harper's Magazine
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

a tight with their Spanish guards. He
had long known what Spanish rule was
in the out provinces; but, alas. his revo-
lntion did not succeed.
Next he told how he had Just braved
the captain general in his very palace
and wrung from him the price set upon
his own head.
By the grace of God escaped. but
il will not be for long unless, senior.
you help me. "
Not knowing what / should have
done in your place, Juan, said grand
father slowly. I'm not the man to see
you handed over TO General Don Xavier
Marcia anyway Let me think
After awhile grandfather said: u
think have it. A captain friend Of
mine sails for Hougkong ON the morn
ing breeze. II can get you on board
his ship, you are safe Come, pus on
some of my clothes | don't think the
authorities will be looking for you here
They don't know that Lniz Berceo is
such dear friend of mine, and think
we can get out TO the ship all right. -
Talking English. they made their
way quietly to the harbor front and
called sampan- They looked like two
belsted English captains going out to
their ships.
A half mile out in the bay lay the
john Dorset, ready to weigh anchor
My grandfather hailed. and when the
captain appeared he climbed on board,
leaving Aguado below in the boat
Grandfather drew the captain below
and told him who the man was in the
sampan and what he wanted
Captain Higgins of the John Dorset
was an old sea dog of the genuine
Yankee type. He liked man who had
what be called "sand for ballast. as
! Luiz Berceo evidently had
"Shiver my mainmast. but III take
himr' said Captain Higgins, "He can
have my cabin till we are well past
| Corregidor and out to sea.
| This is about the end of the story
/ Agusdo escaped safely to Hongkong A
year or two afterward. jnst before
grandfather sold out his business and
started home, he received a package
| from a Chinese port. 1t contained .
beautifully leweled Malay kris with
the name Juan Aguado" upon the
blade. Detroit Free Press.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

out auv warming. the door opened be-
hind hiIu ana man stepped quickly
into tine rGum, at the same time slip
ping the coit again into its place. He
was dressed like a priest. in long
black gown and had a hood over his
head
Peace upon you" he said coldly,
and Don Xavier Marcia turned in his
chair.
"Who are you. and what do you
want?''
do not talk too loud. " said the Wis
itor, pushing back the cowl from his
face. ho am II See for yourself "
The captain general gave start of
terror. aud his face blsnched II was
Berceo. the Insurgept chief. who stood
before him
Listen 10 me, senior. and I'll tell
yun what 1 want You have offered
$40. 900 for my head. See, have
L-CuEut 1t myself and claim the money. /"
hercto stepped nearer and drew from
under his cloak long native kuife.
Il cant very well carry Mexican
dollars. viii take Spanish bank notes
Huiryr
General Msrcia ground his teeth in
rage. but dared do nothing except obey
He knew well the character of the man
Le was dealing with. From desk near
by he counted out the equivalent of
$40 600 III Bank of Spain notes and
banded them to the rebel leader, who
began To back toward the door. Good
day, senor. he said politely and sprang
ont y guard at the end of the hall
tricd TO restrain him. but Berceo cut
him down with the knife aud then.
throwing of his monks garb, he reach
ed the street aud made good his escape
That same night grandfather sat
smoking on his wide veranda, which
looked ont upon the bay One or two
acquaintances from the neighboring
compounds had dropped in for chat,
but by 10 o'clock he was alone again
A. he snt droaningly gazing out ut the
twinklinR lights on the ships at anchor
be heard n step on the stairway behind
him He thought it was his Chinese
servant Soon, however. familiar
voice spoke:
Senior, excuse the intrusion.
He turned around, and there stood
his former clerk Juan Aguado,
why, iran, what pleasurel But
how you startled mel Come, sit down
and tell me all about yourself.
Aguadu smiled Are we quite alone
senor?'' he asked, glancing around fur
lively
"Yes, entirely so; the servants hav,
gone to bed. F"
well, then, you want to know al
about myself l can tell you in word
i am Berceo, F"
My grandfather was cool man
Come inside. It's damp here, F" he sale
and led the way to a room back of the
I veranda
! Briefly Aguado told him what haC
taken place in the last two years Th,
man that had called upon him the day
/ he left brought evil news. His hom,
/ village had been destroyed, and his ia
ther, petty official up country, had beer
I imprisoned ON some trumped up charge
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

\ MAN, recently left II widower,
when arranging for his late wife's
tombstone, gave orders that the
lettering should be of stated size.
At the bottom of the stone he
wished to have the words, Lord,
she was Thine" The stone mason
said he was afraid there would not
be room for the words, but the
bereaved widower insisted, and the
carving was put i'll hand. The
correctness of the mason's view
was justified, for when the stone
was finished, at the foot of the tab
let were the words, Lord, she was
Thin. - Elk.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

lF every crank in the state had
his way the blue laws of Connect
cut would be duplicated in Colo
RADIO and few extras thrown in
just to show the yankees that the
crankism of the modern cranks
even exceeds that of colonial days.
If they had their way man
wouldn't dare to light his cob pipe
with the hot end of a poker with
out first having obtained permit,
nor to whistle merry tune after a
certain hour of the day undel pen
atty. The tendepcy of the times
is for too much legislation, and un-
less the present general assem- bly,
sits down hard on the cranks there
is likely to be an upheaval of pub
lie sentiment that will cause the
repeal of half the laws on the stat
ute books two years hence. .-Pueb-
10 Indicator.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

The Crehore-Squire company,
# Cleveland, Ohio, has been cap
.talized for capital of 81 100000.
The promoters of the new company
state that they will adopt the sys-
.em invented by Messrs. Crehore
md Squire. which will tend to rev
olutionize telegraphy. Col. Squire
stated that they expected to put
up wires throughout the country
md that they had sent as high as
four thousand words a minute by
the system. 1t was tried by the
government about six months ago
and over three thousand words a
minute we're sent at that time.
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Obviously innocent.

The prisoner confronted his acousers
calmly.
My innocence is obviousi" he re-
piled.
The usual hush fell upon the court
Look g. the prisoner exclaimed
MY alleged acoomplice, who stands
convicted, is tall mani |, too, am a
tall man Robbery is always done by a
short man and a tall mani
All, how stupid of the police not to
have thought of that
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

who would put on knowing look
md wink tho other eye when a
Jew strike was spoken of. but they
re of the kind that are unable to
see far by the eye of faith They
lail from that section where peo-
pie must be shown, and in this
rase the object lesson is about to
Degiu.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-27

The indications now are that
Dawson is bound to be mining
camp. The recent rich strikes,
the leasing of the Copper King,
the persistent development work,
all show that such is to be the case.
From the very first there have been
those who have smiled skeptically
when the camp was mentioned, or