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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

position vet hesitafed to resign the
Iattel. ia winter was at hand and we
needed my weeAly salary Then there
was the probability that all my labor
would 10 Tor naught. and | would be
left out in the cold, for you know that
in newspaperuom 1t is easier to resign
position than TO get one, for when a
man steps out there are always 20 9TH
ers ready and anxious to take his place,
many of them just as good and some
considerably cheaper.
~Dnt the dear little wife. who never
"a my success, decided for me.
resigned my desk and went to
With might and main on my play.
Carcely been at it a week before
ua ~ fell i'll. and then our small
/, alnsss began to fly. No one knows
how money can 90 until his income is
cut oil and his expenses are increased.
and very soon We We're brought face to
face with the problem of how to live on
nothing week Sun l worked on.
sandwiching in sketches and stories
enough to keep MS going between the
acts of my ll.ty. until it seemed as If
the pen were constantly in my hand
and my brain was in whirl We We're
never reduced TO actual want nor even
--thanRs to the Kindness of our cred
itors-to puolic humiliation. but for
the first timl since my marriage | WAS
compelled TO renew acquaintance with
the pawnhrokers. and my pride was
humblcd forever.
Worse still was the constant worry
70 I
not eflori Ia hire a nurse Sc the wife
and took Turns in standing watch over
her Baby bad Just reached the age
when she was learning to lisp our
names. aud she chung to us with that
blind aence of childhood which
tugs Mt human heartstrings stronger
than anything know ON earth Then
we tasted the bitter anguish of seeing
our little darling, whom we had learned
to love so, fade and withcr before our
eyes like tender flower. and we could
not help her.
IL was constantly tormented by tho
fear that lack of ready money was de
privinis my child of some relief or lux
ury that might bring her back to health.
go. when rbout this time | received an
offer of another position, | was on the
point Of accepting it But my wife for
babe me She insisted upon my finish
ing the play which she felt certain
would bring me fame and fortune I'm
hesitatingly she sacrificed her baby upon
the altar of my ambition. and IL &C
cepted that awful sacrifice.
Critics say that my play bristles
with wit and epigram; that its humor
is irresistible and its situations simply
convulsing Yet | often wonder as |
watch the people laughing at and APP
plauding the performance how it would
affect them if they knew that those
lines We're written by the bedside of my
dying baby in the still. solemn hours
of the night. while my dear. devoted
little wife slept the sleep of the utterly
exhausted Would they laugh if they
knew that between those Imaginable lines
| often paused to soothe my baby fe-
vered brow and wet her parched lips
Some of those side splitting scenes We're
written with my little one in my arms
and heavier weight than her frail lit
tie form on my heart 1t would have
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

been a tragedy had I written as felt
Then in the midst of rehearsals the
hurry. worry and manifold vexatioas
incident to staging a new play. the pic
ture of that pallid little face on the pill
low. with the tired. fearful one of my
wife bending over it. would come be
tween me and the stage and those
laugh provoking speeches sounded like
ribald inockeries to my ears How will
ingly would / have forfeited even the
certainty of success to bring the glow
of health and happiness back to those
two loved faces
''On the night of the first perform
ance there was no one to respond to the
calls for the author. ! WINS sitting by
the bed of my baby. watching her little
life flicker and go out even at the hour
when my fame and fortune were born
And were they to increase thousand
fold they could never blot out the bitter
memory Of that night 1t was part of
the price of success. and it can never be
all paid on this earth.
Holden passed. and there were tears
in his eyes
Pardon me for paining You. old fell
low. he resumed. ''but | must talk to
some one. The little wife never refers
to our lost darling before me if she can
help it, for she fears to pain me the
more. and for the same reason | refrain
from speaking of it to her. But | can
see in her thin. pale face and tear drain
ed eyes the same thought that is CON
stantly torturing me-if fortune had
but come little sooner, might it not
have saved our baby's life. for if that
was in truth the price of success il was
all too dear. Willard Holcomb in
Washington Post.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

The Colorado Midland railroad
is still tied up and trains are doing
a snake dance along the line, while
the Denver d Rio Grande and
Florence q Cripple Creek service
is on schedule time, much to the
qualification of the travelling pub
lie. Cripple Greek Times,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

REPORTS from the East concern
i'm, the cold weather would make
il appear that Florence is about
the only genuine winter resort.
Aud yet some of us have kicked
during the past week We're sorry
and will take it back.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

THE Cripple Creek Times is
booming proposition to hold a
gold palace exhibition in the camp
during the coming summer. The
scheme certainly isn't half bad for
advertising the resources of the
district
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

THERE are five applicants for the
appointment of postmaster at this
place that ARE sure of getting the
plum that is, each has had ''tip"
that assures him of his success
and still A. L. Guilinger writes p.
Nj after his name.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

AN extra session of congress is
now considered almost necessity,
and will become certainty unless
the bill providing for an increased
army becomes law. Upon this
the president seems determined,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

THE indications are that the
worst of the Sharkey- Fitzsimmons
tistic encounter is over; steam is
running low.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10
Dress Good. Named For TOWNS.

The origin of the names of textile
fabrics in common use are little known
although many of them with slight per
version in spelling and pronunciation
have existed for centuries In 1880 in
an English town near Norw. IN the first
twisted double thread of wool was
made, although the invent on or process
is credited to an earlier period As the
village of its manufacture was called
Worsted so was the product The
modern girl crochets or knits Afghans,
slippers. etc. from like yarns which
she prefers to designate collectively as
"wcols
GuingaInp. town in Brittany. gave
to the world the ever useful and dura
bic gingham Mussoul, Turkish town,
muslin: Calicut in India famous for
cotton goods). calico the city of Da.
mascus the figured fabrics known as
damask. and Cambray, town in Elan
ders. cambria. We have Scriptural rec
ord of that city in Palestine called
GAIA, meaning treasure. from
which Samson, the strong. carried away
the gates Fair women lovely and
fiowerlike in gowns of gauze, know not
that in that PARKWAY city of the Holy
Land originated the filmy silken fabric
and its nane-then GAIA. not gauze. as
now Table Talk
Take the DAILY TRIBUNE.
J, j. Fitzgerreil has plenty of
straight money to loan
For fine job printing be sure to
call ut the TRIBUNE office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

For fine job printing be sure to
call ut the TRIBUNE Office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10
Take the DAILY TRIBUNE.

j. j. Fitzgerrell has plenty of
straight money to loan
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-10

Entered at the postolice at Florence, ColoIp.
do for transmission through the mails as matter
of the second class.
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WHEELMEN.

From present indications it ap- pears that the wheelmen of Pine Bluff will not have bicycle path to Sulphur Springs this summer. An effort has been made by few inter- ested wheelmen to re-organize the bicycle club with view to improve the road, but thus far without suc- cess. The "cranks" will have a very dull time of it this summer If the path Is not put in condition. The cost of repairing it is nominal and
 with a small contribution from each wheelmen in Pine Bluff it can be placed in most excell ent condition.
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R. M. GALBRAITH.
The Railway Journal Pays Him
 Worthy Compliment.

The June number of the Railway Journal, one of the most influential railroad publications in the United States, prints d half-tone photo- graph of Master Mechanic R. M. Galbraith of this city, and says:
 Cit is an undisputed fact that no railroad can be properly main tained without the mechanical department is kept up to the most modern standard. To do this it requires the services of a brainy and consery- atiye official at the head of that de- partment. TLis fact was held in mind by the management of the St.. Louis Southwestern, when it secur- ed the services of it's present 2ener- al master mechanic, Mir. R. M. Gal braith, of Pine Bluff, Ark. He is a native of England, but has spent the most of his life In this country, serving in the mechanical depart ment of the Terre Haute & Alton, Missouri Pacific, Chicago & Alton, New York Central, Wabash, Union Pacific, and during the Civil War served in the U. s. navy yard and on the U. $. Military roads as me- chanic and engineer. For some time MT. Galbraith lived in Peru, South America, where he was su- perintendent of motive power. Af- ter returning to this country, was made division master mechanic of the Union Pacific at Laramie, Wyo. In 1890 he entered the mechanical service of the St. Louis Southwest. ern, and has been connected with that line ever since. His ability as a railroad mechanical official is at tested by the excellent rolling stock equipment of that great Southwest ern system.
 "Mr. Galbraith is vice president of the Texas Railway Club, and is one of the leading spirits of that associas tion. He has a clever, genial dispo- sition, and is close student in the mechanical sclence of railroading.
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30,ooo MEN WILL BE RE- CURED TO COPE WITH
 THE SITUATION
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
A Call Will Be Made For Ten Thousand Men Gen Otis
 Opinion.

Washington, June 2.-Replying to the inqur of the secretary of war, Gen Otis telegraphed that he is still of the opinion that 3O.O0O troops will be necessary for the effective contol of the Philippines.
 Secretary Alger took Gen. Otis telegram to the president and after conference with him stated that the text of the dispatch would not be made public, as it contained other matters besides an answer to his in- quiry of Wednesday.
 "It reaffirms Gen. Otis estimate made some time ago. said the sec~ retarY, that 30,O0O men would be sufficient to cope with the situation. As 1 stated yesterday, the regulars now on the way or under orders to go to the Philippines will give Gen. Otis about 1000 or 9 1000 men after the withdrawal of the volunteers.' y
 "Where will the additional 5000 or 5000 men for whom Gen. Otis asks come from?' the secretary was asked.
 That has not been definitely de- termined as yet" he replied. We m ay be able to take the additional troops asked for from the regulars in this country, Cuba and Porto Rico or it may be found advisable to muster in volunteers.
 "In case it is decided to call for volunteers, will the call be for the 5000 or 6,O0O men necessary to bring the standing up to 3O,OOO?"
 'If volunteers are called for" re- piled the secretary, "the call will probably be for 10000 men,"
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Edward Campbell Fox-"The Re sources of Our State.
 Harry Hanf-"Dixie Land and Her Great Men"
 Alphonzo Milton Honnet-"The Ethics of Science.
 Jeff Beauregard Hutt-"The Flu ture Relations Between England and America.
 Lara Finley Hutt-"The Humble Origin of Some Great Men"
 Ike Linwood Malachowsky-"The Duty of Educated Men to Our Republic" "
 Asa Madison McCain-"The South as a Factor in Our National Growth.
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COY, BAXTER DEAD.
A Most Notable Figure in Arkansas
 History.

Batesville. Ark, June 2.--Ex-Gov- ernor Elisha Baxter. the tenth gov ernor of Arkansas died Wednesday night at Il o'clock at the age Of 72 years, His death leaves nine ex- governors of the State living. Henry M. Rector, Powell Clayton, Ozra A. Hadley, Thomas J. Churchill, Jas. H. Berry, Simon P. Hughes, Jas. F. Eagle, W. M. Fishback and Jas. P. Clarke Governor Baxter's wife died last year.
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BEAUTIFUL. WERE THE GRADUATION EXERCISES LAST
 NIGHT. HINEMON COMPLIMENTED Presented With Two Costly Tokens of Esteem-Doynes Address
 = The Exercises.

Thursday night Plne Bluf6ans saw one of the largest of the many gatherings that was ever assembled in the Presbyterian church. The event was the annual graduation ex- ercises of the Pine Bluff High Schoo.. The interior of the handsome edifice pres ted most beautiful scene as floral decorations tastefully adorned the walls and corners of the elegant. ly furnished house of worship. At the appointed hour 10 the sweet strains of the grand march, played by tkat accomplished musician, Mrs. Addie T. Owen, the sixteen gradu- ates entered. They took their seats on the rostrum, after which Prof. Hinemon introduced Rev. J L.. Caldwell, who opened the exercises with a short out impressive prayer. Mir. Hinemon arose and on behalf of the school board tendered it's thanks to the officers of the Presbyterian church. He also stated that when the senior class was formed several months ago, it was decided by the members thereof that they should by vote among themselves, select their represent tives tor the exer- cises. This was done. Each mem Der prepared an essay and read it before the class. A vote was had and resulted as follows:
 GLASS ENTERTAINMENTS.
 Vi la Emma McWllliams, SaluCa- toria1.
 Joh Roy Cason, Orator.
 Ruo, Alexander, Essayist.
 Jam Henry Allen, Valedlctorian.
 Tn contestants and the subjects of th papers were as follows:
 GLASS ROLL.
 Ru y Alexander-"The Nation and the Crisis"
 Alma Martha Dewoody-"Monu ments. "
 Edna Aline Eilbott-"Greek vs. Roman Civilization" :"
 Sadie May Eilbott-"The Norse- men in America.
 Edward Hamilton Lemon-"Mil- toms Conceptior of Paradise. :"
 Emma Viola McWilliams-"Our State and it's Great Men"
 James Henry Allen-"Experience as an Element in Success.
 John Roy Cason-"The Growth of Nations.
 William Shelton Crenshaw-"Ar. bitration.
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pr, Joseph P. Runyan will leave Pine Bluff June 25th for New York city, where he will take passage for Southampton, and from whence he will visit the cities of the British Isles and the continent. The particular points to be visited by Dr. Runyan will be the university cities oi Ger many. He will be accompanied by Dr. R. c. "Dick" Thompson.
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]. ], KRESS RESIGNS,
He May Be Succeeded by a Pine
 BluMan.

From reliable source we learn today that Trainmaster J. J. Kress, of the Cotton Belt, with headquar- ters at Dallas, had resigned. His resignation was handed in ten days ago and went into effect, Thursday, June 1,
 It is said he will laccept big job on the P. G., with headquarters at Texarkana.
 It has also leaked out of official circles in Pine Bluff that a local off, cial will succeed him.
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and the negro who was pursuing the hat, not the boy, fell on top of him. Lavender gave him his hat. Lav. euder was fined $25 in the police court Thursday afternoon, and also 8 for jumping the train.
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] p0lfCE MAKE A BIG .uAlJL-MISCHiEVOUS
 BOYS.
k THROWING TO STOP.
,m Williams Gets Fined $15O Il 90 Days in Jail-WOman
 Injured.

p Pine Bluff police force has another good haul. This time negro boys were run in" for , trains and one for throwing x through a train window Sun biebt. Wben the Cotton Belt syion, which came to this city Shreveport, departed for its rn trip, fully twenty five young 3 boys boarded it and rode the Rsn to the crossing. One of Shreveport negroes who was ling on the platform ordered |gf the boys to get off, He Ssd to the ground, grabbed a Brock and let it fly at the train
 youngsters bulky weapon Bed through a window of one 2 rear cars and struck a middle |eolored woman near the tenn
 She was knocked unconscious
 remained in that condition she reached New Lewisville, H6me. When last heard of she monounced to be in a critical altion.
 special agent or detective for 5ptton Belt was put on the path d the guilty party. Thursday Rork caused the arrest of Arthur Isns, young negro boy about al7 years of age. Arthur at Admitted throwing the rock. FsS tried before Judge Vance aned $50 and sentenced to a lof 90 days in jail.
 2 result of Arthur Williams
 and conviction nine others, in- ang boot-blacks, cake walkers, nsp and several that will not { Then they have a chance, were sted.
 lIEhe boys are charged with rid tFains and there is a movement 0Qt to prove that some of them |'hrew rocks through the wln- ae boys who were tried and 'ly fined in the police court this alng were John Edwards, Eli Aqore, John Austin and John Aese who are yet held for trial " Jackson, Will Jones, Will '0g Scott Nixon aud Will Saun-
 They will have a hearing this moon.
 N Lavender wanted a new hat.
 'AFded the excursion and when sA'ed the crossing he grabbed a
 Ss' rom another negro's head
 mped from the train. The
 T the hat also jumped and
 DIS gun and fired several
 the thief. Lavender fell -
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Growth.
 Miss Viola McWilliams was the first on the program. The subject of her paper was "Our State and It's Great Men" Her delivery was per feet, her paper we'll prepared and without exertion she held the close attention of her hearers throughout. She was received with much enthu- siasm.
 Mir. Roy Cason came next. He was orator of the class and he well deserved the honor, as was proven by his eloquent flow of oratory last evening. The subject of his speech was "The Growth of Nations. :" His words were we'll accentuated. He, too, held the rapt attention of the audience and was also met with ap- pIause.
 Next in order came Mss Ruby Alexander, the Essayist of the class. Miss Ruby is an elocutionist of no slight ability, and she seemed to have been at her best last evening. The writer has heard this young lady on several different occasions. Last night she was perfect in the extreme. Her gestures were grace ful, her voice clear and penetrating and the great advantage to her was the essay which she read. The sub ject of the paper was "The Nation and the Crisis" We'll and with much credit to jherself did she act her part.
 The last of the graduates to speak was Mr. James H. Allen, who had been honored by being chosen Vale dictorian. Before he delivered an address to the class he most ably de- liYered an oration, the subject of which was Experience. The ex- cel]ent and wholesome advice ia his his speech was worthy of preserva- tion in the minds of the young men who were fortunate enough to hear him on that occasion. His Yaledlcv tory was full of instructive and in- teresting matter and with much feeling did he deliver it to the class be loves. His voice is very power fuI and oratory seemed to have been at his mercy. He brought tears to the eyes of many in bidding farewell to his loving class mates. He cer- talnly deserves much praise for the manner in which he conducted him. self.
 The speaker of the evening was Hon. J. J. Doyne, who was intro duced by Prof. Hinemon. When the efficient Superintendent of Public Instructions arose there was 8 noticeable stiffness throughout the building. He began his address, such an address the like of it has rever been Eeard in Pine Bluff. He is an orator and one of which the State of Arkansas should feel proud. For a half hour he spoke in eloquence to tEe young ladies and gentlemen before him. He brought out many beautiful illustra- tons of both success and failure. Prof. Doyne was applauded success. sively.
 Hon. s. M. Taylor, the president of the school board, presented the diplomas, before which be spoke appropriately of the graduates and the past and future. He congratu- lated Pine Bluff and said she should feel proud of her young ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Taylor is too well known as an orator to reed any introduction through our columns.
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MT. Alexander Dreyfus leaves to- night for French Lick Springs, Ind, where he will spend few weeks re- cuperating.
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Dr. ]. A. Allen has fitted up elegant quarters at Dewoody's drug store, where he recently moved from the Bluff City drug store.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-24

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