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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-16
Machine Business.

We are still ON hand with a full line of
engine boilers, saw and grist mills, tran
cars, the celebrated Champion Reapers
and Mowers and brick making ma
chimes.
Repairing done Promptly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-16
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The
Cruel Knife!

It is absolutely useless to expect
surgical operation to cure cancer,
any other blood disease. The cruelty
of such treatment is illustrated in the
alarming number of deaths which re-.
suit from it. The disease is in the
blood, and hence can not be cut out
Nine times out of ten the surgeons
knife only hastens death.
MY son had most malignant Cancer, foi
which the doctors said an operation was thl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-16

only hope. The oper-
alton was O severe
one, as il was neces-
sary to cut down TO
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scrape 1t. Before q
great while the Cam
GER returned, and be-
gan to grow rapidly.
We gave him many
remedies without re-
lief, and f1nally,
upon the advice of q
friend, ecided to
try $. S. S. {Swift's
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-16

November /, 1899.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
PURELY PERSONAL.

-R. A. Ramsey transacted bust
ness in Pueblo yesterday.
Mr., and Mrs. w, Woods of
Colorado Springs were in town
yesterday. fH
Mrs. A, Parkison came down
from Victor short time ago and
expects to remain in Florence per-
manently,
James Mcdaniel and family
m wed today from the Trulove
block TO the Warner property, 9th
and Pixies Peak.
Mrs. William Dickinson pass
ed through Florence, yesterday, on
her way to Victor. While here she
was the guest of Mrs. A. l.. Koontz.
Tom. f, Graham returned to-
day from Pueblo, where he has
been recuperating for few days.
He informs us that he expects to
move. his family to Florence in n
short time.
John f. Wright, member of
the Central Drug company at Grip
pie Creek, was a pleasant caller
this morning, having just returned
from visit with his parents who
reside at Canon.
joel II. Thomas came down
from Canon this morning on his
return to his home at Anaconda,
he holds responsible position on
the Mary Mckinney mine. We
acknowledge call.
Miss Lillian Marquis, of Sc
dalia, Mo, arrived in Florence a
day or two ago, and is the guest of
her sister Mrs. j. G.. Dautell
Miss Marquis was visitor here
last year and is charmed with the
beautiful climate of this section,
and will probably make an extend
ed visit.
B. r. kries, who has for some
time past been firing on the F. &
G. c., took the engineers examina-
ton at the Cripple Creek offices
yesterday. This morning he was
given notice that ne had been ac-
cepted, and was given the throttle
on No. 5. The fact that he was
not given pilot would indica e
that his examination was eminent
ly satisfactory to the road officials
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Il tells you whut," said the old
colored deacon, de only way deyll
eber brin dem dar Philistiues cross
de water, ter dey senses, is ter take
en- slay de las one er dem wild de
jawbone of a Georgia meul! Oats
de way Sampson had ter do 'um in
de bible days, en- dat's de way dey'H
hav ter foller now, ef dy wants ter
conyert'um ter desc Nunited States.
min whut | tellin yu!'. Ex.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
as a story teller. he has now.

as story telier. ne mas now.
The speeches were interspersed
with selections rendered by w. C.
Colville's mandolin aud guitar
club. feature that was very ac-
ceptable to everyone and added
much to the evenings entertain
ment.
After all had taken part in the
discussion who would, cider aud
apples were served nice, sweet
cider it was, too,- portion of the
exercises in which everyone took
an active part.
The social ended with several
glove contests, a right enjoyable
feature.
That the object of the social was
attained can not be doubted. There
will be renewed enthusiasm in the
lodge, and deeper interest in the
order by outsiders.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

A tramp at Rockvale has been
making himself obnoxious for the
past few days by playing the peep
err act He was brought into
Justice Smiths court this morn
ing. The judge said "ten dollars
or git" The latter was the easiest
so he got"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

A big cattle deal was consum-
mated here yesterday, when the
Boston Land & Cattle company
sold to d. G. Hall, of Fontaine,
$4,000 worth of young steers. Ship
ment will be made from this place
as soon as cars are provided.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Under its new rates the Colorado
Telephone company has linemen
at work placing nine new instru-
ments here in Florence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Ladies' of Maccabees on Wednes-
day next, Feb. %, will serve supper
from 3 to S o'clock; dance will fol-
low. Oysters will be served from
ii to II O'Clock. Remem Der. Nc
Candless hall is the place.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

The bank and postoffice are
closed today, taking advantage of
the legal holiday. Several flags
are waving in honor of ''tfe father
of his country"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
George Washington Day

Don't forget the big dinners to
be served by the ladies of the
Methodist church on Wednesday,
Feb. %, in the church basement
from u to |, and from 6 to s p.
m. Both meals will be the same.
The ladies who preside at the six
tables will be costumed in Martha
Washington style, and will have an
able corps of assistants, who will
take great pleasure TO wait upon
you.
For RENT-One of the fine
front office rooms in the Daniels
block; steam heat and baths. If
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Born TO the wife of Geo. Tyler,
of North Petroleum avenue, Inst
Monday night, nine-pouud boy,
Father doing we'll.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
LOCAL NEWS.

You can't afford to miss the lect-
ure and entertainment at the Pres
byterian church Wednesday even
ing.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Thomas Lloyd and Sarah Close,
both of Rockvale. were married al
Canon City yesterday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

FoUND-Near Bank of Florence,
Saturday, small corrugated key.
Owner can have same by calling at
this Office paying for this notice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Miss Rollins Friday night hop
will be given in McCandless hall
this week.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Tonight the Ladies of the Mac
cabees give their first annual ball
in McCandless hall. They prom
i sc good music and a general good
time.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
APPLE CIDER AND CIGARS.
The Sir Knights Pleasantly En-
tertained Florence Citizens
Last Night.

the occasion being a stag social
and smoker given by Petroleum
Lodge No, 36. Not only were So
journing Sir Knights present, but
also many citizens of Florence,
who have not been initiated into
the mysteries of the order.
That it was genuine smoker no
one who was present would ques-
ton for moment. and to no one
was the fact more apparent than
to the few who never indulge in
the luxury of burning the weed.
There was smoke everywhere.
In the absence of Chancellor
Commander Meserve, who was un-
able to be present on account of
illness, past chancellor Mcclure
presided. He explained the pur-
pose of the lodge in inviting friends
to join its members on this occa-
sion, stating that in Septem ber
next the Grand Lodge X. of p. of
the state of Colorado would be
held in Florence. He emphasized
the Importance of making that
event an entire success and of en-
tertaining the delegates in a man
ner that would be an honor to
Petroleum lodge and to the
town. To this end he invited
the cooperation and assistance of
the citizens of Florence. He then
asked for an expression of opinion
on the matter, calling first on ex-
Mayor Lewis. Mr. Lewis express
ed personal interest in the sue
cess of the September meeting,
and declared a willingness to as
sist in whatever capacity he might
be called upon toact.
FL. E. Ferguson was next called
upon and responded with an enter
tanning description of his having
der schmallpox."
Judge johnson declined to talk,
aud asked for Frank Ruby. Mr..
Ruby said he had given the mat
ter no thought at all, but that he
could be counted on.
DIR. Roseberry, representing the
Chamber of Commerce, spoke of
the benefit the town would deri, e
from having such meeting as is
proposed. and pledged the hearty
support of that commercial body.
Rev. Robt. d, Graham was the
next speaker. He spoke from the
standpoint of a Sir Knight, being
member of Petroleum Lodge.
He referred to the colors of the or
der, and drew significance from
each. He said red denotes fire and
zeal; blue, loyalty to the order.
and yellow the gold that will be re-
quired to meet the expenses of the
meeting. While Mr.. Graham was
arguing for cooperation in the
matter, he WAS at the same time
keeping his audience in a good
humor by few witticisms and an
occasional Joke.
The next speaker was Rev c. A.
Berger, who pleasantly alluded to
the volumes of smoke rolling to-
ward him from Prof Clark's cigar
and INDUCED in little railery just
to get even with MIR. Graham.
Prof. f. H, Clark said he b :
lieved that from this time until
September everyone who was pres
ent at the social would consider
b;,nealf a Il of d o,,l ,,orl- e,,,,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

AT the annual meeting of the
Colorado Telephone company yes
terday it was voted to retain the
same officers, and also to extend
the company's lines in the state
over an area requiring 300 miles
of wire.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

The entertainment at the Pres
byterian church next Wednesday
evening will be first-class in every
respect. Admission only 10 cents.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Hugh Houston is looking for
men to work on the Coal Creek
watorworks
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
LOCAL NEW 5.

Miss Rollins will give an East r
bali in McCaudless hall on April
5th.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

1t is said that the A. P. A. is
again organizing in Denver. 1t is
also hinted that the move is being
made by political steerers, and
that if the institution is reorgan-
lied it will be used as a lever in
municipal politics.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
gsarsb Services and Religious MEETINGS
In Florence

First Baptist Church,
REV. RoBERT d. GRAHAM.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching II is aud
$50 In Union Hall.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Frank P. Warner, well known to
the newspaper fraternity of the
state as Dan De Foe, appears in
the role of lecturer at the NJ. T..
church next Friday night, when he
will present his new monologue,
Laughter and Tears" The title
Indicates the charac ter of the pro-
duction and is one that, well hand
led ought TO be worth hearing.
Reserved seats, without extra
charge, will be on sale at the post
office bookstore--Lrhursday and
Friday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22


REV RoBERT D. GRAHAM.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching II rs aud
$50 in Union Hall.
S.. Beuedicts Roman Catholic Church,
p. GREGORY, o. 5. B., Pastor
Sunday services, first and third Sundays in each
month high mass and sermon, 10 a. M; Sun
day school at y. M; vespers and bepedic-
tinn Of the blessed sacrament at : 80 p. m.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist.
Every Sunday at the Rogers building, Main
0street: Sunday morning service iO:45; even.
iug at 7;i5; Sunday School II AS; Inquiry
MEETING every Wednesday evening at rs.
First Presbyterian Church.
REV. c. \. BERGER.
Sunday School, 10 n. m; Service and Sermons
II am; Junior Endeavor, 3 p. M; Y. p. $. C. Z
E. ESQ p. M. Evening service, 80 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at
$50
Methodist Episcopal Church,
REV. A. l.. CHASE.
Corner Main and Church streets. Parsonage
next door to the church.
Sunday School, 10 "a. m. Morning Service, II a.
m.; Glass meeting, ~ M; Juuior League, . 80
D. m. Senior League, I p. M: Evening Service
p. m; Prayermeeting every Wednesday even
ing 80
Members OF all denominations or of no demon.
nation will be sincerely welcome at all of oui
churches.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

The curious fact that corn, pota-
toes, and other plants thrive better
when planted in rows running
north and south, has now been
proved, Planted thus. they OBJ
tain more uniform and regular
light. 1t might be well if num-
Der of our people to make a prac-
tical test of this thing in their
planting this season.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22

Members of all denominations or of no demon
nation will be sincerely welcome at all of oui
churches
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-22
oJJIgIHr DIRECTORY
TOWN DIRECTORY

T t. MCGUIRE, Mayor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02

paration while the former will be in
fine mettie for Morris Park In May. Mil
Ter ard Halftime are Z j. Dyers pest.
The Fleiechmann trio-Alpen DR.. Bleh-
berg and Sir Hupas .-coutd, II necessary,
go TO the barrier in trim within fort-
night. Alpen Will probably develop into
a rare sprinter Lothario, Rhineiander
and Cormorant are steady companions OF
Tillo. The first named may be rated as
closely approaching first class.
A. H. and p. II. MOrriss have formida-
bic string. in Manuel Kentucky Colonel
Glenhcim, Filigrane, PrestidiSitatriee and
Duke of Middleburg Kentucky Colonel
ran last In the New Orleans derby
couple Of days ago. but his Journey from
Memphis TO the Crescent City undoubtedly
throw him out of condition and he will
show to better advantage in his next start.
Manuel is accredited with being the speed
lest long distance colt of the West. He
will not come East until after the running
Of the Kentucky derby Fiigrane and
Prestidigitatrice are regarded as prom
Using campagners. Whiplash is doing
nicely at Monmouth. Captain Sigsoee,
Kinley Mack, Mcleod of Dare, Ahom,
Lady Lindsay. Ordeal, 14arya. A6ushla and
Sanford conclude the list Of the more
promising three-year- oIds at present in
this vicinity.
King Barleycorn, by winning the first Of
the spring dnibys at New Orleans, has
incurred penalties in the Metropolitan,
Brooklyn, Suburban and Brighton hsndi-
caps. Allotted 104 in the Metropolitan, he
picks up four pounds additional. and his
suburban impost OF 100 pounds is Increased
to los. AS there are no penalties attached
to the Carter handicap, he may elect TO
start in 1t on April II, carrying ITO pounds.
John J. McCafferty held wedding out
sale of his string at New Orleans. The
Winner, the horse that cost "PittsDurg
Phil" a number Of good wagers last sum-
mer, brought 500. Beckon. brother to
Kennel went for $3.50; Effie Ainslee for
S400 and Kenmore Queen and Sheik $500
each. While McCafferty heads the list of
winning owners at the New Orleans winter
meeting, he Will probably go to Memphis
loser on the Southern trip The expenses
Of his big stable were enormous and a
few OF the defeats of Handsell, Sailor
King, Ben Ronald, Himtime, Lillian
Belle Lolterer and The Winner cost hand
some sums in speculation. Following the
Memphis meeting McCafferty will ship
direct to Morris Park.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02

war drama, has been brought out in Lon
don.
Julia Arthur rs said to be seeking a New
York opening to appear as Juliet during
the present season.
new English melodrama bears the
promising titli IN the way OF sensation, Of
Woman and Vine"
Partisan actresses are taking to the
fashion of being photographed as mum
mics, duly swathed In their cases.
old-fashjoEed burlesque has been resur-
rected in London in a travesty on Julius
Caesar" called Great Caesar"
one line in new topical song has this
refldin Our soldier boys would rather
light than eat; do you blame them?'
Paris is said 20 be SD thoroughly devoted
to the music halls that the situation OF the
serious theaters grows worse every year.
There is moro money in acting than in
forming Richard Mansheld's share of
twenty weeks OF "Cyrano de Lergerae" 3;
$12G 600
The Wyoming legislature hds passed a
law making IL a misdemeanor to wear
| "headgear tending to obstiuct the view
at theaters and other places Of amusement.
| Jennia Lee, on actress once famous as
Little Joe In BLEAK House" and similar
| roles, Is in great poverty IN LONDON and
performance is being arranged for her
benefit.
! Francis Wilson will revive "Erninis"
at The New York Casino before the season
closes. 1t was In that playhouse that tho
opera was given It's FIRST American pre-
sentation.
James X Hackett studied law after ne
left college. He also had an ambition to
bee. me minister, aud his friends are stu
fearful that he VIII one day leave the stare
| Tor the pulpit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02

- n. ,...,dy en,itlsd
isrinsr success IN one.ae' 1917 w,ttten by
Little ltaly inc lat,ei Ne, n, ,bs ttai.
Horace y. Fry, The scene = ~ ~. - rtste has
ian quarter Of New fork. anu 49, '.e s.n,,7an
me part OF Hiulia, YOURS linii ai M an.
Herbert kelcsy ana sine snahntv IN ,sssk M
peafeu az the Htand chsta hpaHe sba Isrsest
| Inc Moth ana the rlame, 70 NJ sSason
ana the Ewagserest AUDIENCES % " p,ogs,ofl
nave changed managers. saiul ,r,n Years
VINO directed their tours ior heaIis :" 1byofhe,
las retired and MI. Davil iiayila an.. :. mas
Io. Al hayman. tac synlicate nsn a. POST
taken charge OF ahaifs INC tonipens "a Nnn-
nv THIS week. but resume i,s eoo Z, ,ha, Civ
day IN Boston Aiter TWO Weehs ss :" ,,n,nortant
they go TO taihornla, playlhs tae M ."I ~ tbc
towns en- route. MI. Hayman ss eis ~ INV
scaAon VIII not ena until ING in'a NJ r,,ii 10
Willie IN san FRANCISCO = neW p.'s .adea fo
! U3en, ana u tuVcessiul WA w
Their repcttory ,,. ..,ract,ons
be continued and prosperous ai !, y, 1Ss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02
RIcHLy-BREp JUVENILES.
A Large Number of Them Entered at
Little Rock.


The Pine Bluff stakes, the FIRST 2-year-
old classic of the Little Rock meeting, will
be run Monday The distance is four fur
longs, and the stake closed with fifty-fou
nominations. Richly-bred and much
touted juveniles from the stables OF Bar
ney schrieber, George Bennett, Brewer
schorr and other prominent horsemen are
expected to make their debut in the Pine
Bluff
Barney Schneider is represented by three
youngsters that were bred by Woodlands
First Shot, handsome bay colt by imp
Foul Shot-Gratitude, the dam Of Lottie
Mills and Good Hope; Tayon, another
handsome bay colt by Lissak-CRroline
Hamilton, and Elbe. bay filly by Bal
gowan-Virgie D., constitute Schrelber's
trio. Tayon and First Shot are thought to
be two of the best looking 2-year olds ever
sent off the farm.
Uncle Jim" Gray's Macle Marie,
chestnut flly by King Regent--Evs, is
thought to be sure starter in the stake.
Macie Marie Is said to have burnt UP the
track in her work, and her owner is said
20 have priced her at 10000 Uncle
jim" is no fool, either. He brought out
Galen, who ran third in the Futurity. in
the face of the fact that everybody thought
Uncle jim was crazy for starting the
colt In the stake. Gray has another entry
in the stake in Florence Anetis chest
nut illy by Faustus--Maid of Thrift.
Leigh e. Jordan have two youngsters en-
tered in the Pine Bluff namely: Cheese
Straw, chestnut Ally by Cayuea-Imp.
Cheese Straw, and Sir Fltzhugh, n chest
nut colt by Decever-Aimee.
Colonel w, l.. Cassidy is also represent
cd in the stake by his palrSIr Kingston,
chestnut colt by Observation-Disclosures
and Sir Robert brown colt by Patron
Pit-a-Pai.
j, r Meiffert has a. fun brother TO Dave
Waldo entered in the Pine Bluff rho
youngstsr is called ]. II. Barnes and is a
chestnut colt by Sayre--Helianthus who
also threw that sterling race horse Ray
5. The Gains of st, Louis used - race
Ray s. who was purchased for SIS COO by
the Fleischmanns Of Cincinnati few
years ago. Louis E6ells Winyah, chest
nut hlly by Hanover Eloise Is among the
eligibes to the Pine Bluff Winyah has
been racing at San Francisco this spring
and showed to be n cracking good fllly.
Charlie Patterson'g prize Kentucky a
black colt by Kingston--Meta may be
brought over from Memphis TO win tho
stake. Kentucky Is half brother 10 Inc
famous Sunny Slope, who won SO many
races In the East Paddy Tomlinson's The
Conqueror, a black colt by Sir Dixon-
Repeat, Is another likely starter In the
stake. The Conqueror is considered enc
Of the fastest 2-year-olds at Montgomery
Park
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02
THE SENATORS.

Austin Statesman
Manager Ray Of the Senator'S has signed
the well known local pitcher, Lem Mobley,
Mobley has quite reputation for speed,
and Manager Ray predicts that the Austin
boy will develop into Rusie.
The players are all expected to arrive
about Wednesday, and the first game will
be played Saturday al Zoo park.
Sunday afternoon the Senators will play
the All Professionals.
A meeting Of the league has been called
for San Antonio for Monday, April 3, to
ADOPT a schedule and transact other bust
ness.
Mr.. George A. Hill and Manager Ray
will represent Austin at the meeting.
1t s very probable that Austin Will open
at home with San Antonio on April 10,
playing In the latter city on san Jacinto
Dav.
Zoo park is being put In fine shape and
arrangements are being made to have
onening day an event to be remembered in
the history OF Texas league baseball.
Manager Ray Of the Senators is expect
ing the arrival OF his team some time this
week. Just as soon as the men arrive they
will at once get down to practice and
week at it will timber them up into Texas
league form The spring meeting OF the
league will be held Monday, April 3, at
San Antonio, at which time a schedule
will be adopted and other affairs of the
league looked after 1t has been stated
that four cities will have an even break,
as to Sunday games, so there will be no
kicking from that source.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02
TOD sLoAN's RIDING.
The Young Nnn Is Not Meeting Win
Overwhelming Success

The Young Man Is Not Meeting via
Overwhelming success
New York World
Tod sloan did not begin the ssasoikl
riding in England with the overxheln1
success that he did on former octaiM
His record thus far of one win and NJ
seconds is far below his average, sspedir
when it is considered that the win ri
only dead heat.
While Sloan was weighing In aiter "!
performance Lord William Beresior vi
preached him and said; 81 suppose y
have been doing a good deal Of Ildlg n
the States since you were here Ivy "
SON" "Tod," who was nettled BY ~ y
mark as well as by the fact that ~ y
not won the race, replied: Yes, aMs|
riding in cabs" He does not take la
success good humoredly by any meas
T. Loates is regarded BY noiHI,
here as Sloan's strongest rival, sna WI
he rode second to Ioates the othes "
it was remarked by followers o.
jockey that this was the Thirteenth W
that Sloan and Loates had rldden w
finishes, each of which ended IN hNu n
Loates.
English sports think that Sloaal !.
not be the top average when De nu.
den here throughout the English ~. y
He is now selecting his mounts WIZ NJ
care even than before, and las oss'
several offers made TO him TINS xess
Sloan occupies his time In tne . W.
playing billiards with his valet o. tl' ~
Cecil. He goes out very little, az ~
slight intercourse with the crack ~, Xxx
jockeys, by whom he Ia not AZ al y"