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Macon Compress aud Warehouse Co. W |
Il " Hllains president aud manager. Jas II
!" iH'ains supt and h0okkeeper. Geo Brock
cotton Weisher, w NJ King engineer, Hem
hoer fireman. ] G Parsons Waterman.
helpers Joe Beceham Hiram Williams, Bob
M0seIey, Wess Low. pomn Ninor VIII
Thomas. ""'
Z and W $ S~taggers, gin, grist mill and
general merchandise
N + Farmer general merchandise, asst c
G Clark.
Henry Gilkev general merchandise.
D Grace agt Standard Oh Co. and dfay-
man,
Allen 4 Co. dealers in coal, cotton seed,
hulls and meal. weigher S NJ Irion.
Stokes-Evans Hardware Co. dealers in
cotton seed, hulls and meal, weigher T j
Sargentir.
Boyle cotton seed buyer,
l , Brooks cotton yard, asst John Brooks
Geo Buck.
There is another Richmond in the fed
TOR the office of Circuit Clerk, Mr.. w
T, Minor. 1t will be a hard fight to
distance an old soldier with such IL good
record. He has kept it clean so far in
life, and has performed all his duties as
a man, a citizen and an officer well and
faithfully.
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All kinds of nails at Macon Mercan-
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Keyes & Cline can furnish you with
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Profession a and Business People
Of Macon. January 1899.

Chas Hardin sheriff, Thos 4 Patty drpt,.
ty sheriff, John Deyine jailOr.
II I Dorroh chancery clerk, G r Dorrob
deputy clerk,
w p Minor circuit clerk.
w II Holman treasurer.
w N Haynes county assessor.
W II Evans county surveyor.
BENZ Thomas deputy surveyor.
pr Ferris coroner.
SM Thomas supt education.
J0 Faser mayor.
Aldermen N IL Harrison, AT Dent. I T.
Grace. w w Shannon, CB Dorroh. Clerk
Il Bo,d.
r Elkin marshal.
Ell Maury night watch.
REV Yates tOwn treasurer.
W Simpson and | 7 Smith Justices of
the peace.
S NJ Bowen constable.
s NJ Thames Methodist minister.
It'd Lattimer Presbyterian minister,
] II Buck Baptist minister.
Father Nipple Catholic priest.
BP 4 Gayles pastor col0re1 Baptist,
r. Clay pastor colored Methodist,
J w Roger pastor st. Paul Baptist ch.
School trustees w f Al'en. j A TYSON.
IT Smith, n Scales. Y Z Dorroh.
Public School No. /. principal Oh SHE'S.
sard. assts ii NJ Rankin. J B Randolph ir..
Mrs VI h Tate, Mrs l. | Yates, Miss Fannie
Jarnagin.
Public School No. ., l. l. Ivy principal.
nssts WIN Atkinson, Lawrence Overton,
Minnie Hunter, Patience Massengale, Lii
| lin i lnuSun
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
BURR OAK.
Dac 05 1890

81 Dec. %, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
The Wedding and Christmas bells are
Ginning.
Miss Julia Wingate, of Chicago, is
spending the holidays at her uncle's,
Jno. Wingate.
The wedding of Miss Julia Heckle
and Mr. Ezra Reed occurs today at 10
o'clock, ceremony to be performed by
Rev. J. Hilburn, of Mitchell.
T.. B. Whitney and wife came up
from DEBORAH to help A. J. Cratsenberg
eat that big turkey.
Jim and Claude Headingtcn came
down from Nora Springs to eat Christ
mas dinner at home.
Miss Gladys Sharp, of Madison, OAK,
came home to attend the Heckle and
Reed wedding.
A. H. Gates and family came up
from DEBORAH the 23rd, to spend few
days with relatives and friends.
Chas. Collett, formerly of Canton,
will give lecture at the |. o. o. F.
hall Thursday evening. His subject
being ''The Philippines, none should
miss this interesting and instructive
lecture.
Geo. Blaess, is confined to his bed
with swelling on his knee.
J. c. Failey is here for the holidays,
and will return to his school duties al
Milford next week.
DIR. Jewell, of DEBORAH, was sum
moned at f. Nash's to hold council
with DIR. Emmons. We are sorry to
report that no hopes are entertained OF
her recovery.
+. Malcolm returned from Montrose
OAK, Friday.
Born to VIM. Ward and wife, a
daughter, Dec. 23rd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
FORT ATKINSON.

Dec. 26, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent)
Miss Rose Krumm went to DEBORAH
last Monday, returning Tuesday.
G. f. Cooney and James Duffy went
to Spillville last Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Wildman returned to her
home near Cresco, Tuesday, after a
weeks visit with friends and relatives.
CD. Horton has young fox in his
show window this week.
Mrs. G. Brace went to Calmar Wed.
nesday, for short visit with her daugh.
ter, Mrs. ]. e. Morris.
Miss Rose Schissel returned from Du-
buque Wednesday after an extended
visit with her sister, Mrs. John Lazance
There was surprise party held al
the home of Chris. Krumm last Wed
nesday evening, in honor of Chas
Krumm, who is home from Oklahoms
on visit. 1t was success and Charlie
was surprised. There was a large
crowd present and every body had Q
pleasant time.
Miss Myrtle Krumm went to Calmal
Friday.
Mrs. Joe Young went to Taopi, MINI.
Saturday, for a weeks visit with hel
sister, Mrs. Thomas Hurley.
Claude Summers came home from
Dubuque to spend Christmas with his
parents.
Mrs. 0. Harrington and two little
boys, ofSpirit Lake, arrived here Satur
day night for weeks visit her parents
A. j. Johnston and wife.
Chas. Krumm departed for Ell Reno
OKLA, Saturday.
f. T. Miller and family went t.
Charles City Sunday.
+. Alcott and wife went to Charles
City Saturday to spend Christmas with
Mrs. AS parents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
RIDaEwAY.
Dec. 25, 1899.

From our regular correspondence
Prof. J. T. Aaker, Of Fergus Falls,
and Caspar Aaker, of DEBORAH, spent
Christmas at home. Dolph is expected
tonight from Albert Lea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wampler are visiting
at Postville.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Dorm and
children spent Christmas at Mr.. Var
woods near Conover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt entertained
John Martin and wife, Of Cresc0, over
Christmas.
Miss Delo Dorm, of Usage, is visit
ing her grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. Dorm.
Mr.. Libby spent Christmas with
Burr Oak relatives.
DIR. Lewis entertained company from
Waukon and DEBORAH today.
Ted Ringeon is visiting at home.
Messrs. Tenus, Lewis and Casper
Larson spent Christmas at home.
Hon. w. H. Klemme and wife spent
Christmas at Fayette.
H. Butz and Miss Cora Allen were
DEBORAH visitors Wednesday.
The Christmas exercises last evening
were we'll attended.
l.. A. 8. will meet with Mrs. Paley
Wednesday.
d. Dorm went to Chicago Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
BLUFFToN.
Dec. 2e, 1899.

t@st IS t+ Dec. 26, 1889.
(From our regular correspondent
Alta Kinney came home last Thurs
day to make short visit and spend
Christmas with her parents, after being
away since last spring.
May Elzea, who was reported sick
last week, is at this writing able to be
up and about the house again.
w. F. Abbey passed through town
last Thursday, looking after theinterests
of the Hawkeye Insurance Co.
Mrs. j. M. Akers is very much better
than she was last week, but is not as
well as common.
Willis Kinney arrived in Button
last week from South Dakota, after be-
ing away all summer. He says he is
well pleased with the country.
Thomas Burgess and wife came home
from an extended visit in Wisconsin
Michigan and Canada. They were
away about three months.
Born--Tuesday, Dec. Goth, to Wash
Marcy and wife, girl.
Charles w. Akers, of Minneapolis
made his grand parents a flying visit
Christmas.
]. M. Akers and wife were happily
surprised Christmas to have the Senior
editor of PUBLIC OPINION and family
Mr.. Yingst and wife and number O
Others ia in ally to spend Christmas a
their residence. We are informed tina
they all had very good time, ex
changing presents, chatting and thu
good things to eat not lacking.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
Through California Sleeper.

On every Friday the c. M. &. St.
P Ry. start tourist sleeper, from Chi
cago for San Francisco. To make
connections with this car, leave Decor
ali Friday at 2:25 p. M, and on We'd
nesday through tourist sleeper from
st. Paul and Minneapolis, leave Decor
ali or (Calmar) at 100 and 500 a. M
or 10:l5 a. m. and 900 p. m, Wednes-
days, and connect with this car at
Mason City for Los Angeles and San.
Francisco. s. v. Potter, Agt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
sPILLvILLE.

Dec. %, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent.)
Cold weather.
G.. Nockels was down from Calmar
this week on business.
Mrs. F. Kovarik and sister were at
DEBORAH Saturday.
n. Cooper and lady were Calmar
visitors Christmas.
The Public School closed Friday,
until Jan. 2nd, 1900.
Miss Frances Benda arrived from ST.
Paul, to spend the holidays.
Mds. J. Swehla and J. Chevit
visited friends at Calmar last Wednes
day.
Miss Mollie Gross returned home
Saturday, for few weeks vacation.
Mrs. Bernatz and Miss Rosa Kapilo
were DEBORAH visitors last Monday.
F. Kaletc, z. Haug, and ]. Poshusts
were Conover visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mikesh, of Conover
spent Christmas with their daughter
Mrs. G.. Heuser.
G.. Heuser, of Decorah, visited hi
son, Fred Heuser, few days thi
week
Prof. A. f. Kovarik is home iron
the DEBORAH Institute for a vacation
visit.
J. w. Swehla sold his saloon las
week toJ Clemish Jr. of Manley, Ia
for the sum ofSl5OO, and gives poses
ion Jan. LIST, 1900.
DIR. E. L. Rustad received sad new
Monday evening, the death OF hi
father. He departed Tuesday t
attend the funeral and returned Fri
day. e
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
Correspondence
News Happenings Of the County,
Reported by Competent Corps Of Writers.
CASTALIA.

Dec. %, 1899.
from our regular correspondent.)
The school is enjoying vacation this
week.
Judging from the amount of goods
sold last week every one must have had
a merry Christmas.
Ersie Harb came down from Deco
rah to spend the holidays at home.
The township sub-directors Eeld a
meeting last Saturday to confer about
buying charts, etc.
Fred Kittepger cameup from Monona
to see the boys and eat turkey at home.
The M. E. society hold social this
week Friday evening at A. G. Tatro's.
Mabel Void went home to DEBORAH
to spend Christmas.
Our Cedar Falls contingent, Blanche
Riggs, Fannie Cornell and Theran
Richards came home for the holidays,
The Ladies Aid Of the M. E. church
secured the most votes in the contest al
Kramer & Sons store.
r. A. Coates wife and family came
down from Hartley tospend Christmas
with here.
w. G. Winn set up new barber pole
yesterday of artistic merit.
Mrs, Geo. Madden is over from
Fayette for few days visit at home.
Ed. Prior, of Postville, erected fine
monument yesterday in the Wes'
Cemetery for the Buchanan family.
Miss Mary Uhley is home from schoo
duties at DEBORAH until 1900.
Willard Bollman and family art
down from Lime Springs for week.
visit at the old home.
Frank Messer and wife came dowI
from Lester, Iowa, Saturday. The.
were glad to see the old town once more
The public school had Santa Clau
and Christmas exercises Friday after
noon to the delight OF all the young
sters.
A. w. Kramer g. Son report tn
largest volume of business last week
they have had for many years.
Harvey Clough and wife, of Giard
spent Sunday and Monday with hi
sister, Mrs Charles Winn.
Parker Bollman leaves Friday t
Join the American Volunteer Band q
Elkader.
1t was exceptionally quiet here o
Christmas night. No public doing
and the stores all closed.
At the last meeting of the M. w. A
the following officers were elected: '
G., A. w. Kramer, Jr.; Worthy Adviser
J. w. Crawford; Banker, Irwin Aller
Clerk, H. w. Baldwin; Escort, w. B
Bachelor; Watch, Charles Albright
Sentry, Geo. Kroberger. They al
having steady growth in membe
ship.
Fr4f
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
HESPER.

Dec. 26, 1899.
(From our,regular correspondent.
Wish you all prosperous and happy
New Year.
May G. Decker, of Minneapolis came
down to spend Christmas with Mr..
Oren and wife.
E. r. Hutchinson and wife, of La
Crosse, are spending several days with
VIM. Hutchinson and wife.
Misses Maud and Anna johnson are
home from DEBORAH to spend the holt
days.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Lottie johnson to W.. Hum
phrey to take place on New Years.
r.. McMillen while in the woods on
Friday in some way fell and hurt him.
self internally, but with the aid of a
cane is able to be around.
Florence Meader, who has been spend.
ing the past year in Whittier, CAL, has
returned.
Mrs. Charles McClintock, of Frank.
vile, is visiting her mother for a few
days.
Albert Nelson was the victim of a
serious accident last Tuesday which
will cOnfine him to his bed for some
time. Charles Mitchell was cutting
wood and the ak glanced and struck
Albert over the hip bone. DIR. Cady,
of Mabel, was called to dress the wound.
Oren and Arthur Hutchins have re.
turned to their home in Walton, Wis
T. Quinnell is clerking for Mr.. Hoppe
in Spring Grove.
Ole Lem, who has been attending
college in Minneapolis is visiting the
''old folks at home".
W. II. Haines, of Hesper, N. D..
came down last week to spend th'
winter.
Oscar Hutchins recently lost a COW
by falling timber.
The remains of Mrs. ExumJohnson
of DEBORAH, were laid away in tn
Hesper cemetery this afternoon.
The relatives of L. III. Talbert ant
wife took them by surprise last evening
in behalf of their anniversary.
f. l.. Akers of the PUBLIC OPINIOl
and deputy treasurer e. r. Haines, {
DEBORAH, were present during th
session of the Farmers Institute. Nj
Haines remained for few days visit
u John Kew and wife and Mrs. Moo
head, of Rockwell, Ia, have been tn
guests of Mrs. Fanny Darlington an
other relatives for several weeks.
| w. Casterton and daughter Hid
were visitors in DEBORAH last Saturday
BIN. Lein and wife were taken b
SUR rise the 16. A bounteous repast,
new cook stove and the best wisht
: from their many friends and neighbol
were in readiness for the occasion.
J. H. Miller is enjoying visit frol
an uncle i'm the East, whose name "
fail to know.
Since the burning of Mable creamery
their butter is made in J. H. Miller
creamery until they build new one
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
HIGHLANDvILLE.
Dec. 25, 1899.

Dec. 25, 1899.
(From our special correspondent
Miss Solberg, of Hatton, N. D.. is
visiting with her uncle, Jacob Gulbro.
Theodore Schjeldahl arrived home
from l.. c., DEBORAH, to spend bis
Christmas vacation.
The hum and hustle on our streets
the days just preceding Christmas was
proof OF shopping enough to make a
city twice our size envious.
"What is the matter with your
eyes?n has been a common question at
present writing The answer in nearly
all cases was "Pinkeye."
School closed last Thursday for a
vacation until Jan. 8, 1900, and our
teacher Mr.. Steensland left for his
home at Saude, Ia, Friday,
Mr.. Schjelver, of Enderlin, N. OAK,
is visiting with his mother-in-law
Mrs. Jarland, and other relatives in
the neighborhood.
Hon. A. Grindeland, of Warren
Mimi, is visiting relatives in our neal
vicinity. His daughter, Louisa, who
is attending the Lutheran Ladies
Seminary, at Red Wing, accompanied
him.
The lonely engine is now out o
sight, a building having been erected
about and over the same. Furthe
particulars later as the proceeding
develop.
Our creamery firm have already lait
up their supply of ice for the next sea
son; good example of how hustlint
1 our business men are.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
Holiday Excursion.

The G. M. & st. p. Ry. will sell ex-
cursi0n tickets Dec. 23-24-25.30-Sl and
Jan. I; good to return until Jan. 2, at
one and one third fare for round trip
to points within a distance of 200 miles.
Inquire offs. v, Potter, agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

1t takes but minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop q
cough by the use ozone Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. II
prevents consumption. A famous
specific for grippe and its after effects
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
Sold by druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Most in Quantity, Best in Quality

Most in Quantity, Best in Quality.
Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron is a
tonic, blood purifier and a blood
maker. 1t does not stop with merely
curing certain diseases, like scrofula,
sores, abcesses, etc., but cleanses and
builds up the whole system. All who
have tried it say there is more cure In
one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla and
Iroa than in six of any other kind.
Sold by Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
500 Reward, sIoo.

SiOO htWdiu, YiVVs
The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is ut least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundations of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith In its cura-
tive powers. that they offer one Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address. F. j. Cheney Co.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
For Sale or Rent.

A new, modern.built seven room
house. Inquire OF
34tf FRANK SAYRE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
For Sale.

so acres of choice timber land, two
miles west of Burr Oak. Wish to sell
ut once. Apply to
H. ]. HUTCHINSON.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07

Bloemnfontaine, South Africa.
June T. The Kruger Miner con-
ference was broken off today on
account of the stubborn attitude
of Mr.. Kruger 1t is believed here
that force will be the only way of
settling the Transvaal controversy
The Uitlanders are dissatisfied
and are causing most of the trouble
They demand full franchise and
a fair representation in the govern
ment, on the ground that they own
nine-tenths of the property in the
Transvaal and constitute major
ity of the inhabitants. The Trans
vaal government contends that
they shall not share in the govern
ment unuil Uney renouuce rheir
nationality and become Transvaal
citizens.
Another point is more serious
and directly affects the relations
between the Transvaal and Eng
land. England claims that the
Transvaal has, several times, brok-
en- the laws laid down at general
convention of the two countries
held in London in 1884. Serious
trouble in the near future is looked
for.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
MOLONG IS GARRISONED.
And Several rlore Small Towns
Are Taken.

Manila, June THE Fourth
cavalry and the North Dakota reg
iment are garrisoning the town of
Molong temporarily. Prof. Schur-
man will leave tomorrow for Ft
Bennington to study the condi-
tions which prevail. He will re-
main about month and expects
to have interviews with leading
natives.
General Hall has taken several
towns between Molong and Taytay
meeting with little opposition.
The Colorado, California and
Nebraska troops will leave soon
for the United States in the order
named.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
MARRIED..

Wednesday, June 7, at'2 D, m, at
the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dudley,
Roy A. Donnell and Pearl Dud-
ley, by Judge Geo. ID. johnson.
Miss Pearl is loving and es-
teemed young lady of our city
and needs no further introduction
from our pen. Mr.. Roy Donnell
is a foreman in one of the depart
ments of the steel works of Pueblo,
and has the promise of promotion
in August He has no bad habits.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donnell will be at
home 1882 Spruce street, Pueblo,
after this date.
The tokens of true friendship
were manifested toward this
young couple by the many costly
presents presented them by their
many friends Of Florence. ~
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
MOUNTAIN WATER
IN THE RESERVOIR.
Mayor McGuire Turned in the
Stream al Noon Today.
LET THE PEOPLE REJOICE.

Yes, it is on the wayl Water
from Newlin creek is flowing into
the reservoir. The water was first
turned into the mains from the
tunnel below the dam yesterday
afternoon, but owing TO defect in
one of the relief basins the stream
was turned off. The basin having
been repaired the water was turn
ed III again this morning. Shortly
after noon today Mayor Mcclure
operated the valve that turns the
water from the standpipe into the
reservoir, and Mt one o'clock a
strfam 29 inches deep was
flowing into the reservoir, OF
course this is only the underfiow
produced by the trial tunnel, but
the simple fact that Newlin creek
water is already flowing into the
reservoir causes the people of
Florence to rejoice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07

Office boy wanted. Apply to j
j, Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07

For fine job printing be sure to
call at the TRIBUNE cffice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
Hanged for Murder.

Princeton. Mo-. June Peter
Kindred was hanged this morning
for the murder of Andrew Allen.
He was carried to the gallows ap-
parently unconscious from fear.
The moose did not work right, and
Kindred bled profusely before he
died. Aliens sister and two
brothers watched the execution.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
PRESIDENT KRUGER
is STUBBORN.
Troubles in Transvaai May Not
Be Amicabiy Settled.
UlTLANDERS ARE REBELLiOUS

London, June Lord Sell
bourne, under colonial secretary,
announces that the Kruger Mil
ner conference at Blocmnfontaine
broke down and is entirely with
out results. A telegram was re-
ceiyed at one O'Clock today from
Miner stating that President
Kruger absolutely refused to con
slider all offers tending toward the
settlement of the Transvanl
troubles.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
Coal Trust Said to be Possibility.

Kansas City, June Tt was
persistently rumored yesterday
that coal combine, or trust, of
all the chief mine owners in Mis-
souri, and Kansas had been formed
to control the entire output of
these two states.
The capital stock of the trust, it
is said, is to be Sl0,000,00O, one
half preferred stock and ope-half
common. The organizer of the
trust is reported to be b. f. Ho-
bart, president of the Kansas q
Texas Coal company, whose main
Offices are in St Louis
Those particularly interested in
the venture are said to be the Cen
trail Coal d Coke company, Kan
sas d Texas Coal company, West
ern Coal company and the Bolen
Coal company. Mr.. Keith, of the
Central Coal q Coke company,
says: NO trust could be formed
without the consent of the rail-
roads, and they would not enter
into an agreement that raised the
price of coal-their chief expense
account. The roads might come
in on tonnage, but never on any
thing that increased the price,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-06-07
MAY VISIT dUAr.
Relatives of Naval Officers invited
to Take the Trip.

Washington, June THE navy
department today invited the wives,
mothers, children and other near
relatives of the naval officers sta
toned at Guam to go out to that
lonely colonial possession on board
the transport Solace, which is
scheduled to leave San Francisco
on July |.