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The times., 1899-03-15
MIR. DUvALL'S SUCCESSOR.
Speculation Over ~ New Assistant At
torney for the District.

Andrew b. Duvall who has been chosen
by the District Commissioners to succeed
Sydney T. Thomas, as Attorney for the
District OF Columbia, called upon Commits
sioner Ross yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Du-
vail will not assume charge of the office
until June l. when Mr. Thomas resigna-
tiOn will take effect.
Much speculation is being INDUCED in
regarding the successor of Mr.. DuvalI. rs
Assistant Attorney for the District. The
impression seems TO prevail that either of
the second assistants, Mr.. Pugh or Mr.
Richardson will be chosen. The selection
Will be left to Mr. Duvall who Will make
certain recommendations for the approval
or disapp:oval of the Commissioners. DIS
trict Commissioner Ross said yesterday
that a successor to Mr.. DuvalI might not
he chosen for some time.
The times., 1899-03-15
SPOTTED FEVER VICTIMS.
Evidence That the Disease Is More
Prevalent Than Supposed.

Every day seems to bring additional eyi
dence that spotted fever, or cerebro- spinal
meningitis, is more prevalent throughout
the city than has been supposed. Two
more deaths were reported to the District
Health Office yesterday, making a total of
thirteen deaths within a period of two
weeks.
The victims were Mrs. Rose Ann Wood.
forty-five years old of 1908 Tenth Street
southeast, and Maria Taylor, thirty -four
years old, who died at the Emergency Hos
pital, where she had applied for treat
ment.
Three deaths from spotted fever have
occurred thus far at the Emergency Hos
pital. The poor and needy are easy vic
tins of the disease, and as the Emergency
Hospital is a public institution it is quite
natural that sufferers should call there
for treatment. The mortality rate dur
ing the present outbrerk has been alarm
ing. 1t is estimated that about so per
cent Of the persons affected have died.
The times., 1899-03-15
The Washington stock Exchange.

Regular call--U. S. IS. coupon. $500 at
1O7 Ia, $500 at 1O7 Is; D. c. S.65's. 5000 at
III IL; Metropolitan Railroad convertible
G's. $1,000 at 1g9 $4,000 at 200; Washing
ton Loan and Trust, at $50. "a at 15O IL;
Capital Traction. at 81; Columbia Rail-
road, 10 at 1870. 10 ct 135; City and Subur-
ban Railroad. at 40 i-2; Washngto
Gas. 10 at IS. % at IS 1-2, 100 at IS; Mer-
genthaler Linotype. 20 at 1s9 81. 10 al
lS9 IS; Lanston M0notype 100 at Is IL:
American GraphOphone preferred. 63 at
Il H.; Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 100 at 43
cents, 500 at A cents. Great Falls Ice, IL
at ISL 20 at $50.
After call.-Metropolitan Railroad con-
vertible 6's, $1,000 at pos $1,000 at 2i0
Metropolitan Railroad, 90 at 2lO; Pneu-
matte Gun Carriage. 200 at 4. cents
The times., 1899-03-15

the history OF the cultivation of the beet:
and thsre is, in consequence, movement
in favor of testing this branch OF agri-
culture in those districts unsuited to ths
growth of the cane. special attention being
directed to the matter in the Tenterfield
district. where the project has taken prac-
teal shape Should the cultivation OF beet
for sugar production fulfill but half the
expectations of its promoters, there is little
doubt that 1t will greatly modify agricul-
ture in the colony, and add another profit
able staple TO the resources Of New South
WaleS
The times., 1899-03-15

Lower prices were reached in many
stocks in the New York Stock Exchange
yesterday than at any time since early in
January. In other stocks the lowest prices
since the decline in the first part of Feb
ruary were reached. Which means, in
fact, that the sagging of the general level
of prices continued during the day and
reached very low figures, comparatively
There was no news OF a bearish neture
and as a matter of fact the declines must
be ascribed wholly to the professional
character of the market and the absence
of buying by the leaders. Nothing need
be added to the description of the mar
ket. as a traders affair entirely made in
this column heretofore in the last two
weeks. Careful observers do not expect
any decided move in either direction this
month. They are advising the buying of
stocks on all breaks, however. in the belief
that the bottom has nearly, If not quite,
been reached. The course of the day was
a steady opening, with prices triile higher
In some stocks, a generally sagging market
until late in the afternoon. and rally
after 2:30. At one time money was a
triGe above the recent low level. and it is
possible that some selling was caused by
this factor, but the best financial people
in New York are certain that there will
be no tight money trouble this spring;
are certain, in fact, that this item may
be eliminated from all calculations.
The only conspicuous feature of the list
for strength was again American Tobacco
which advanced from 206 to 2l4 and closed
at 21l. Nothing new is known OF the To-
baccO situation and the continued advance
is supposed to be due wholly to manipu-
lation Continental Tobacco has been ad-
vancing with American Tobacco recently
and for the same reasons. In some quarters
the advice was given to sell long stock
OF both companies and take profits. but
tips were also out to buy both stocks, so
that one is able to follow advice and at
the same time his personal inclination
And there are many others who advise
leaving the Tobacco stocks alone entirely
giving the profit to others.
1t is difficult in such Il market. with
prices so weak apparently. to advise buy
ing, but those who realize that a great
boom is to begin early in the spring are
giving this advice. 1t is not thought by
them that prices will go much lower 1t
is certain that the insiders are buying
stocks at every recession, and waiting only
for the favorable opportunity to begin the
big spring advance. II prices go off point
or two more they will certainly not hurt
well margined accounts and the rise may
begin in any stock before it is expected
leaving intending purchasers on the out
side. Careful buying on small scale is
undoubtedly a good policy at this level. in
certain stocks. In The group OF stocks
which seem especially low at present
prices three have been mentioned hereto
fore In this column repeatedly. Atchison
The times., 1899-03-15
A SALT COMBINE.
Thirteen New York Plants to he
Rrnm.hI TnrrIIer.

New York, March 14.-It was announced
in Wall Street today that the National
Salt Company will be incorporated under
New Jersey laws with a capital stock of
s.. 100000 per cent cumulative preferred
stock and 81. 000. 900 common ST. ock Thir-
teen plants producing salt in this State are
TO be consolidated and they are said 10
control more than 80 per cent Of me
evaporated salt made in this State. The
new company will absorb the business of
the existing National Salt Company, which
is the selling agent at present of the plants
Hamed.
The times., 1899-03-15
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET
Crop-Damnge News Inspires Heavy
transactions in Wheat.

Chicago. March 1.-THE Southwest led
in the wheat buying today. Crop damage
news was the motive with everyone. 1t
came from all over the winter wheat terri
tory Nothing gave it more weight than
that the southwest was buying on il.
Weak cables brought about an early de-
cline. Liverpool was 34a78 d. lower and
the foreigners were sellers of futures here
and East. Prices closed fraction over
Monday. Western receipts were almost
double year ago. The demand for cash
was slow.
The times., 1899-03-15
Awarded $3.50 Damages.

David Towers was yesterday awarded
1850 damages in his suit against the Metro
politan Railroad Company for injuries re-
ceived in the autumn Of 1896, while alight-
ing from one of the cars of the company
at Ninth and Streets. Mr.. Towers sued
the Metropolitan Company for $1,000 dam
ages and twice before was awarded a YER
dict in the Supreme Court of the District.
The times., 1899-03-15

tai for the same period since 1898. or i'll
fact in the history OF this country The ex-
cess of exports over imports for this twelve
months was S612, ,l16,002, or nearly double
the excess in any previous year.
It is TO be noted in these figures that
while the excess of exports in the past
eight months is not as large as that of
the same months last year. the total for
the full year ending with February is
much larger than in any previous year.
This fact is due 10 the phenomenal exports
in all the earlier months of last year
The times., 1899-03-15
pnalfn1atic G.

Pneumatic Gun Carriage has been active
on the exchange during the past week. and
the price has steadily advanced on rumors
Of favorable deYeIOpments for the COMPANY.
The times., 1899-03-15

and of deals for the sale OF the company.
There are reasons for believing that the
stock will not sell so high today.
The times., 1899-03-15
Ner York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co.
members OF the New York Exchange.
1919 F Street.
The times., 1899-03-15
Hunyadi Janos

Taken in the morning. either pure or diluted with
hot cold water. it produces copious evacua-
tion without leaving behind it any intestinal dis
comfort exhaustion. mhI5mo, we, fri, sa-40t
The times., 1899-03-15

preferred is one of these. This stock has
now had a decline of over seven points,
and was yesterday below 60. The COM
panys earnings and prospects make this
price the lowest, intrinsically, on the list.
But in addition to this fact, which does
not count for much in the lesser move
ments of the market, Mr.. Flower and other
shrewd leaders of the market are heavy
holders of the stock and are known to be
buying more at every decline. In the opin
ion OF careful spectators the advance in
Atchison will be excellent. There was
selling of the stock yesterday by the bears
on the runners that the February earnings
of the company will not be as large as ey-
pected. The talk of the transcontinenial
rate war was also used by these people.
Both these stories were put out simply
to depress the stock.
The times., 1899-03-15
-hicnso Grain and Provision markc,

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs r Co
members OF the New York Exchange
I41o + Street.
The times., 1899-03-15

Southern Railway and Louisville and
Nashville will. it Is believed. reach much
higher levels in the near future Louis
villes assured > per cent and ability TO
earn and more and the fine physical con-
dition of the road make the stock cspe-
cially attractive at the present price.
Southern Railway was fairly strong yes
terday, but attained to no higher level.
The fine territory OF the road, which seems
destined to develop with the coming
prosperity as much as any other in the
country. the outlook for the development
OF the Cuban and Porto Rican business.
and the fine management OF the road all
promise well for the future of the stock,
which is now selling under 80.
The times., 1899-03-15

Manhattan Railway declared its regular
dividend yesterday, but the stock was
one of the weakest on the list 1t went
to below 1O7. and closed at only 107 IA.
The decline is attributed to rank manipu-
lation. r
The times., 1899-03-15
GOVERNMENT BONDS
DISTRICT OF COLruBI, BONDS

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BONDS
- - ltf', A't IN lbV
IS 100: "3o-year :. .rugding'' gold. . .. ...
IS, .JOl water stock" clrc.acj ID ......
rs, 1903 Water stDcS' cur:.icj ....
Funding currency. sis. .... III ll9
The times., 1899-03-15

1t is said that the Northern Paper Com
pany is likely to be a dangerous rival OF
the International Paper Company.
The times., 1899-03-15

The activity in the lnduStriaiS in general
| continued TO he feature yesterday. The
movements in the different stocks were,
| however. not by any means uniform.
! There was discrimination in the loans dur
| ing the day against Steel and Wire, Glu
| cose, and Malt preferred. and perhaps
others, which had a chilling effect on the
| buliishness IN the Wire crowd. a net de-
cline of nearly point was made in both
securities. The dividend of I per cent on
! the preferred seems to give promise that
| higher prices viii be scored in it within
| a short time The Federal Steel securities
were fairly strong. though they did not
! at any time during the session reach
| higher prices than the opening. People
! who have studied the affairs of the COM
pany as carefully as possible with the
/ data obtainable are of the opinion that
| the preferred Federal Steel is in every
way better stock than Chicago Gas. and
! should be selling above il in price before
the end OF the year.
| Sugar gained point of the three POINTS
| dividend before the end of the day. Ameri-
can Spirits preferred gained 81 during
| the day, and the common stock went OFF
trife. The difference was not explained
| in the gossip about the trust, which is
still bullish.
Manhattan Railway declared its regular
I
one of the weakest on the list. 1t went
to below lO7. and closed at only 107 IA.
The decline is attributed to rank manipu-
| lation.
1t is said that the Northern Paper Com
| pany is likely TO be "A dangerous rival OF
the International Paper Company.
| The Pacific stocks were weak generally
on the talk OF the transcontinental rate
war. Union Pacific common. Southern
Pacific and Atchison preferred suffered
most II is believed that the trouble will
not prove a serious matter.
The local stock market had several in
| tercsting features yesterday. Rumors of
| various deals cid and new. were rife.
and prices generally were advanced. in
some cases in long jumps. The amount of
| business was large LOCO shares or more
being traded in. of Il total value with the
| bonds, OF $50, 600.
Metropolitan Railway and Columbia
| Railway were the features of the day as
far as advances in prices were concerned,
and the amount of business in Metropolitan
| stock and convertible bonds was also the
| largest They advanced to 30 from 1870
| on Monday Brokers and their custom
| ers seem to be again OF the opinion that
| the sale of these two roads will be
complished Columbia Railway sold for
| 1870.
| There was much activity in Gas, which
| went to 58 on rumors of extra dividends
The times., 1899-03-15

Sugar gained point of the three POINTS
dividend before the end of the day. Ameri
can Spirits preferred gained 81 during
the day, and the common stock went OFF
a trie. The difference was not explained
in the gossip about the trust. which is
still bullish.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
sheriH's Sale.

fse is hereby given that under and by
y Of an execution issued out of the
~ Court in and for the county of Ere
! and State of Colorado, and to me direct
aeaung date of August 18th, A. ID. 1889.
p The Cripple Greek Ore Reduction
teny, lLimited), defendant. and in favor of
+ \. Baker, plaintiff, wherein ] am
banded 10 make of the property of said
kdsnt the sum of one thousand nine
nd and tw dollars and fifty cents,
fses, and the further sum of eight dol
and hity-two cents costs, to satisfy "A
nent heretofore obtained in said court
~ plaintiff against said defendant, |
eyied upon, and will. at ten o'clock. a.
the bth day of November. A. D.. 1899, at
frnt door of the Court House. in Canon
Fremont county, Colorado, offer for
public Outcry, and then and there sell
highest and best bidder for cash in
ihe following described property of said
fant' VIZ: That certain tract and parcel
q described as follows. Beginning at a
tOi ieet north of the southwest corner of
p'heast quarter of the northwest quar-
'echon q, township 10. south, of range 80
running thence east $40 feet thence
~ feet; thence west $50 feet; thence
~ ieet; thence west 40 feet; thence
10y ieet, to place OF beginning together
'ue muls, buildings. machinery and inn
aehis thereon situate. to satisfy said
Vh ana accruing costs as by said
Commanded.
afs my hand this 18th day of Octo-
u les, W. l. HAWKINS.
A.. Sheriff of said Fremont County.
Puul Oct. II, 20; last publ. Nov. T. '9q
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
How to Seek Government Position

In the October Ladies Home
journal Barton Cheyney writes
that there are 100000 men and
women exclusive of soldiers and
sailors) in the Federal Government
employ. Seventy-five thousand of
these officers are subject to provis-
ions of the Civil Service Law, and
among these are about eight thous-
and vacancies each year. In the
article the need of applicants for
appointment to have some kind of
technical training is emphasized,
as without it, it is practically i'm
pos able to secure government
position. Mr.. Cheyney's advice is
to learn we'll some one line of work
that the government wants done
and seek a position where that
kind of service is called for.
There is usually constant demand
for men stenographers, who can
skillfully operate typewriting
machines, and for women micros-
copists. The writer of the article
asserts that the government service
pays better for routine work than
do individual employers.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
PURELY Personal.

"A. R. Gumaer came in from
the West on No, , this morning.
: IS. F. Rathvon came down from
Denver last night and was in town
today.
Glen Mcfarland is down from
Canon City today. a caller at the
Palace Pharmacy.
Mrs. Alex Greer went to Pu-
eblo on No. 10 this morning to be
gone until tomorrow.
w. H. Davie returned last
night from Pueblo where he has
been serving on the grand jury.
DR.. Moore returned last night
from Dallas, Texas, where he has
been in attendance at the big ex..
position.
&C. n. Hitchcock of West
Main street, returned from Grip
pie Creek yesterday, where he had
been for several days.
Mrs. Henry Lewis of the west
end mesa left today for Ft. Scott,
Galena, and other Kansas points.
Mr. Lewis accompanied her as far
as Pueblo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius McCand-
less and Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Meserve were in Canon City last
night to hear Governor Thomas
and Senator Teller speak upon
political issues.
Hon. J. f. Sanders and wife.
of Delta were in the city today and
made this office brief call. They
had been attending the grand
lodge, l. o. o. f. at Cripple Creek,
and report most pleasant call.
Mrs. John Coon, Sr., left to-
day for Kansas City after de-
lightful visit of six weeks with her
son, John Coon, Jr., and family.
She will spend some time in Kan
say City, after which she will go
on to her home in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
Two Engines for Sale.

oher for sale one Sturtavant
Sa'al Engine, 6 inch by s
n: - morse power: in tirst-class
also offer for sale one 6 inch
,nco upright % horse power
~, made by the Buffalo Forge
[pa1y of New York. This en-
Directly connected to Buff
urge Fan 9 ft. 6 inches in di-
L. oy 3 TT. wide. We offer
engine or fan separately or
'a these engines are in first
s,y,rnoitlon, having been used
SSu'e. ID. F. ShARPLEss q Co.
'3u'a F'e Ave, Pueblo, Colo.
l5t5
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
, Of the Annual Meeting Of the Stock
holders OF the Union Ditch Co.

Iiice is hereby given that the annual meet
H the stockholders of the Union Ditch Co.
|rmont county, Colorado. will be held at
|hcC OF J NJ. Hanks, in the town of Flor
Colorado on the 18th day of October, 1899,
O'Clock p, M. for the purpose of electing
kiors OF the Company for the ensuing year
|tae transaction of all other business that
|pmperly come before the meeting.
|iod Florence, Colo, Sept. 10. 1899
~ f. W. NIXON, Secretary.
\ above meeting is hereby postponed until
play October 18th, 1899, TO be held at the
place and hour.
|ied October Is. 1890
Fh F. W, NIXON, Secretary.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
LOOK HERE.

| can supply you with gilt edge
protection against loss by death,
accident, fire or storm. At the
same tine | am in the real estate
and loan business. Information
and rates cheerfully furnished.
7. II. NEwKIRK, Agt.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Charles Neff returned last night
from Rife, where he has been with
a party hunting for big game. He
says they waded through three
feet of snow but succeeded it get
ting several fine deer and antelope.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
MARRIED.

In Canon City, Colo, by the Rev.
R. A. Chase, Wednesday even
ing, October le. 1899, Mr.. Jack
son Smith and Miss Grace Aid
rich, both of Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Sample line of petticoats at Ell
dredge's cheap, fine goods, will be
snapped up quick.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Freese is reported to be quite
seriously sick.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Ladies' calling cards, the latest
style, and handsomely printed at
The DAILY TRIBUNE office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Be sure to call on the Florence
Plumb bing company and inspect
the new line of supplies; the larg-
est and best in the city
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
Wedding Invitations

|hnSouncements. Correct styles. Ice
(luy priAted, including two envel-
Hlth each, for $4.00. so for s2.75.
calling cards, latest style and beau
Npe effects. Address.
THE TRIBUNE Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Will sell an elegant brick home,
close, two lots, at a great bargain !;
belongs to nonresident, must sell.
See j. j. Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Water was turned into the Union
ditch yesterday, and the people
were not looking for it. The ditch
was bank full and at some points
overfowed causing more or less
Inconvenience to property owners.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Quite an exhibition of juvenile
pugilism was witnessed last even
ing by several people in the alley
back of the Fremont. The only
thing wrong about it was that the
good boy was knocked ort. The
other kid needed a good pummel-
ing, but he was too much for his
opponent.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Special sale of fur capes, collar
cites, scarfs and jackets at Ell
dredge's Saturday and Monday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Another lot of fur capes, collar
cites and scarfs just received at
Eldredge's. Come and see them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

LOCAL NEWS

just received, Richard Carvel
and David Harum. At post office
bookstore. 17tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Four switch crews are now at
work in the ID. d r. G. yards.
Business is booming.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

We can make your watch keep
first-class time. See Morris, F d
Q. G. r. R. watch inspector. l4t4
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

1t may not be generally known
that the West End has finally be-
come part of the town of Flor
ence, but such is the case. The
question was argued in the county
court last Saturday, and the Judge
postponed his decision for several
days. He has finally ordered an
nexation, however, and Florence
has extended her borders.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

j. F. Moore has about complet-
ed his new stone residence build
ing. 1t will present an attractive
appearance when finished.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

The finest line of ladies' skirts
just in at Eldredge's. Attend our
special skirt sale Saturday and
Monday,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Fnus McCandless the hardware
Eaant, invites the prudent and
|Fonlcal housekeeper to exam
bis stock of queensware, cut
granite. tin, copper and wood
fare Prices are right.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20
LOCAL NEWS

Petroleum Band concert Oct. 81,
at opera house.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Morris the jeweler, is most al
ways ''at home" but when away
Mr.. Fox has charge of the store
and will be pleased to supply your
wants. I4t2
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

If you want a home see J j..
Fitzgerrell, he will furnish the lots
and build you house, to be paid
for on the instalment plan.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Hassler Bros. have placed an or
der for a phone for their store; DR..
Sheridan will have one in'his resi-
dence, and John b. Meserve will
have long distance phone in his
office. Manager Stratton says:
verify this is an era of prosperity"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

The Canon City Record invites
people to visit the opera house
and "see old maids transformed
into beautiful maidens right before
your eyes" What effect this notice
may have on the population of
Florence remains to be seen. No
excursion rates are offered.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

Morris the jeweler. has doubled
his stock in the last few weeks; see
the new goods. l4t4
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-10-20

There is quite rivalry in Flor
ence between the city marshal and
the coroner as to which shall take
charge of the kids" who jump on
moving freight trains. Denver
Times.