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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-23

The dispatches from South Africa have
made several references to an American
army officer named Blake who is serving
with the Beers against the British and who
is credited with having once resided in De-
troit.
Blake is graduate of West Point from
Missouri. He was a dashing cavalry Off
Ger, ard while stationed in a western fort
he became acquainted with a wealthy
young society woman of Omaha They
We're married and Blake resigned his COM
mission to return to that city with her
This was the first known of him there
In 1895 Blake left Omaha announcing
that he was going to Africa upon an ex-
tended hunting trip. Divorce proceedings
followed. and the unhappy knot was untied
Blake has been heard from several times
first as a hunter, then civil and mining
engineer, and now as a soldier again. 1t is
said that over a trivial incident he took a
deep-rooted dislike to Cecil Rhodes. and
this is the cause of his enlistment with the
Beers.
Vfctoria's Heart RIeeds.
A London dispatch says: The secretary of
state for war, the Marquis of Lansdowne
has received the following message from
the queen, dated today as Balmoral Castle:
My heart bleeds for these dreadful losses
again today. 1t is a great success; but,
fear, very dearly bought. Would you con-
Vey my Warmest and heartfelt sympathy
with the near relatives of the fallen and
wounded, and my admiration of the con-
duct of those they have lost?"
Boer Death List at Mafekfnr.
A message received at Cape Town from Col
Baden-Powell, in command of Mafesfng.
dated October 10, says thatfifty- three Beers
were killed and a large number wounded in
the encounter with his force. 1t is believed
that the explosion of dynamite at MAIZE
king, so cleverly arranged by Col Radon
Powell, resulted in very large loss to the
Beers so that it is quite probable that Gen,
CronJe VIII not resume the attack and will
perhaps retire altogether.
1t is reported that the British at Mafeking
fired from the grand stand on the race
track upon Boer patrols who We're guarding
the water works. The burghers replied,
but the patrols evacuated
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MEMORY OFDEAO COMRADES
Service Under the Auspices of Garfield Post,
No. 7, G.. A. R.
Addresses and Music Appropriate to
the OccasfOn-An Original Poem
Other Features.

memorial service, the first in almost
four years, by James A Garfield Post No
Z, G. A. r., held by that organization
last evening at the First CONGREGATIONAL
Church, corner of 10th and G streets north
west. The galleries and the great organ
We're profusely decorated with large United
states flags and bunting, while smaller
flags We're placed on the electric fixtures
on the main floor. Since the previous me-
mortal service December 10, 1895, twenty
three comrades have passed away. Their
names and the year of the death of each
are: James Southers, who died in 1895:
Samuel Brunswick, Robert F. Joyce, Geo.
H. Knapp, Morris Cohen, Francis c. Sax
ton and George J. z. Wood, 1896; H. r.
Lucas, George w. Leonard, Patrick G.. Hal
linan John N. Sakeld, Z. l.. Dawson
Charles Harele, Charles H. Fischer and
Charles Freirck 1897: William A. Scott
James Mulhollaud and Christian CASPER
1888 and during the present year Joseph
Allen, Daniel E. Knapp, James Coggins,
Henry krender and L. A. Littlefeld.
Those occupying seats on the platform
during the service of last evening were
these officers Of the post: William NJ Sef-
ton, commander; r. V. Kenny, senior vice
commander; Edgar Halenbeck junior vice
commander; A. H. Bradford, chaplain; J.
R. Calver, surgeon; Fred H. Smith, adju-
tant; j. ii. Jochun, quartermaster; Israel
Swoyze, officer of the day, and Lewis Ket-
tIef, oIIlcer OF the guard. In addition were
Colonel Calvin Farnsworth, commander of
the Department Of the Potomac, G. a. r.,
and Rev. Dr. S. NJ. Newman, pastor of
the church, who took part in the services.
The service was begun with voluntary
on the organ by Prot. j. w. Bischoff, fol-
lowing which Prof. Bischoff played Tent
ing on the Old Camp Ground" When the
strains of the organ ceased the choir, with
instrumental accompaniment, sang an an
them entitled, Come Unto Me and l VIII
Give You Rest"
The Scripture reading was by Dr. New
man, who said the selections read were
chosen by the chaplain of the post DIR.
Newman also offered the Invocation. He
referred to the fact that those for whom
the service was held had rendered their
country great aid at a critical time, and
he thanked God that in every emergency
OF that kind men came forward, willing If
1t be necessary, to sacrifice their lives for
the sake of the nation.
Mrs. j. w. Bischoff then sang a solo.
The Rest of the Brave" which was writ
ten by DIR. Calver
The choir and the audience sang two
verses of the hymn, There is a Land of
Pure Delight after which Rev Mr.. Brad
ford. the chaplain of the post, took charge
OF the exercises.
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Another Temperance Day.

The following letter from the Protestant
Episcopal bishop of Washington was In re-
ply to a letter requesting him to arrange,
II possible for the participation of the Epis-
copaI clergy in yesterdays observance:
In answer to your letter of the 1th
ASKING me as to the observance of the
fourth Sunday in October as Temnersnca
Sunday, | would say that it would give me
pleasure to do as requested, were A not for
the fact that the third Sunday in Novem-
ber mas Deen appointed in our Church for
this special purpose all over the country
| will be glad to mention the Anti-Saloon
League to my clergy in connection with the
observance of Temperance Sunday Faith
fully yours,
HENRY Y. SATTERLEE
Bishop of Washington
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kindergarten and Normal

the iHzabetS Peabody Kindergarten Normal
SCho"I, Tor young women. and Mrs Mann's Kim
HHefsarIen and School, for children. 1918 Sunder-
tahG place Will begin fall session Oct . iSssa
1hlldren taught French and German sel4-8m
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ton, not violence, not policemen-as neces-
sary as these may be preparatory
nIeasures-but the real redeeming power lies
in the expulsive force of the great living
eternal truths of the gospel; to use the
fountain phrase of Chalmers, in the ex-
pulsive power of a new Affection "
At Trinity NJ. E. Church. 9TH and o streets
southeast, Rev. f. d. Huntley. LII, D., the
pastor. devoted both services to the theme
OF the day. His morning subject was THE
Church and Temperance" and his evening
subject, THE Home and Temperance"
At Twelfth Street NJ. f. Church, the
pastor, Rev. c. T. House, preached at his
evening service on "Anti-Saloon.'
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have returned, and the whereabouts of that
one Is known, so that there is no cause for
anxiety. Severe punishment has been in
fiicted upon the retreating Beers"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

WORK on the extensive improve
ments to the Burlington railroad
in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri has
practically been completed, and
service on the Strengthened and
e-eliminated line has just been
inaugurated, The work of i'm
proving the line was begun last
March and has been carried on
rapidly from the beginning. The
improvements in Illinois and Iowa
cost about $l,O00,00O, while the
building of the branch line be-
tween Grant City and Albany, Mo-,
brought the total outlay consider
able higher 1t is estimated that
the cost of the work already done
and that which now is being car
ried on will aggregate nearly $2,-
100000 In Iowa, between Lock
ridge and Fairfield, second track
has been built and much of the
pronounced curvature on this
piece of the line he's been taken
out. Between Lockridge and
Mount Pleasant work on track
Strengthening and other improve
ments is being carried on rapidly,
and it is expected that it will be
finished by January |, The track
between Batavia and Fairfield, by
virtue of the Strengthening process
has been shortened one mile and
nearly 500 degrees of curvature
taken out, This work is regarded
as the heaviest done on any part OF
the line, The main line is now
three and one-half miles shorter
than it was before the work was
begun.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
without doubt, and certainly
deserved larger audience and
warmer house.
Assault and Battery.

In Judge Johnson's court yester-
day afternoon Frank Nesbitt was
given thirty days in jail for assault
and battery on the person of Ex-
pressman Burnett. Nesbitt had
engaged Burnett to do some haul
ing for him, and when it came to
settlement Nesbitt thought he
would rather chastise the express
man than to pay the fee. He did
not do either, and is now in durance
meditating on the uncertainties
that one meets in life.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
The Western Stars.

That the Western Stars" are
artists of rare ability is no longer
question with those who attend
ed the entertainment at the NJ E.
church last evening. From sever
al causes the company labored un-
der adverse circumstances. In
the first place a piano is an almost
absolute necessity in concert work,
and an organ was substituted last
evening. The audience was small
owing to the storm, and the house
was so cold that no matter how
sweet the music or how amusing
the "ohalk talk" it wss impossible
to warm up to the occasion"
Miss Smith, the harpist, is en-
tire master of that instrument.
Miss Apply surely ranks foremost
among lady 'cellists' and she treat
ed her audience last evening to
fine execution and sweet sentiment.
Miss Brockway has a sweet So
prano voice, and her work was per-
formed in an impressive and pleas
ant manner.
Mr. Caveny is crayon artist
the peer of any ever seen in this
place. One sceneis quickly evolv-
ed from another. Landscape Is
changed to marine so quickly as
to astonish his audience.
= Mr.. Humphrey, the read er, is a
pleasing entertainer. His gestures
are few, his facial expression ex-
cellent.
The Western Stars are STARS"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
LAST evening Governor Poynter

LAST evening Governor Poynter,
of Nebraska, appointed ex- Senator
Allen to fill the senatorial vacancy
from that state Caused by the
death of Senator Hayward. The
newly appointed senator will pro-
ceed to Washington at once and
assume his duties.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior.
United States Land Office,
Pueblo. Colo, Oct. %, iSqa.


sufficient contest affidavit be ariIg
been filed in this office by J. Z. Davidson, on
tssfaut against Homestead entry No. bSli,
made May 10. 1891. for the southwest = nolth-
east 4. west y southeast :. section 2si north
west q northeast =, section %, township 10 ;,
rnnge 40 w, by Irvine MncCoH- contested. in
which It L. alleged that; Said Homestead En-
Try No. s3il is abandoned; has been abandoned
for one year last past continuously that the
honiesteader of said entry No. sail is dead; and
has been dead four years. that none of the
heirs OF said deceased have ever appeared 10
claim said homestead; that i = whereabouts of
said heirs arc unknown me; that the post
office address Of said deceased was formerly,
and al tho timo OF his dccease, Wilbur, Ere
mont county, olorade; Now. Therefore, said
parties arc hereby notified to appear. respond
md offer evidence touehing said allegation at
10 O'Clock a. m. on December l.. 1889, before
the Register and Receiver at the United states
Land Office In Pueblo. Colo.
The said contestant having, in proper afli-
dayit flied June IS 1899, set forth facts dich
show that after due diligence, personal service
Of this notice can not he made. it is hereby or
dered aud directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
j R. GORDON, Register.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
A New Denver-st a..

Travellers destined nj
City, st. Louis and poin
should be careful when
there tickets to specif
must read "via the IS
route" Il they do Ill
east on the St. Louis 81
Burlington's new Dsy
Louis flyer. there will
question about comfort
The St. Louis Special !
first trip June 4. 1t leal
yer at lao p. M, arrivid
Joseph and Kansas 81
morning and St. Louis p1
ing
"oNLY ONE NIGHT ON TBI
1t makes Union depotl
tions with all morning n
of Kansas City and with
ing trains out of ST. LouiI
Through sleeping and
chair cars, Denver to Sd
and st. Louis, Chair car
sas city. Dining car ant
smoking-library car, d.
Oxford. The latter is &
which no other Denver-s
train has. G. w. Vallery
General
1899 Seventeenth st. Den
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
OUR NEIdHBORS.


Moffatt, the Denver banker, has
sold his interest in the Gold Knob
Mining company to a syndicate
for S200,0O0 cash.
The annual rabbit hunt will
take place at Lamar on Dec. IL,
20 and Dist Preparations are
being made to give the visitors a
royal good time and in addition
they promise excellent sport.
There was fire in the Denver
Orphans Home where there are
about 100 children. The admir-
able presence of mind of Miss
Cromwell the superintendent,
averted a panic She coolly and
quietly assembled the children
and marched them out through
smoke and flames. The building
was damaged to the extent of ST.
600.
The Colorado Springs Tele-
graph of yesterday says: Assistant
City Engineer Durfee came down
from the Strickler tunnel today to
give his testimony in the franchise
suit brought by the Jackson syn
dicate against the city. Testimony
in this case is now being taken in
the Office of Col. j. w. Ady, who
has been retained by the city to
assist City Attorney Morris in de-
Tending the case.
Recent measurements show that
the tunnel line was off only .0S of
an inch for the whole $500 feet,
which is remarkably good work,
considering the difficulties under
which the engineers had to labor.
He says that the contractors are
busy now in leveling the floor of
the tunnel at point where the
two forces of men, working from
opposite directions, came together.
Nothing has been done as yet to-
ward Strengthening the detour,
which was made to avoid going
through soft place in the noun
tain. A door has been built at one
end of the tunnel to prevent the
great draft which comes through
the big bore from almost sweeping
the men off their feet. Every time
shot is fred the big door is
thrown open, and in jiffy the
strong breeze sweeps every particle
of smoke from the tunnel. Water
is still running from the eastern
end, though in smaller volume
than was experienced when the
workmen broke through.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
COMING EVENTS.

Masked Ball of Oil City Lodge
January H.
Washington memorial exercises
by Masonic lodge Thursday even
ing at Nj. E. church.
Annual ball of the Maccabees
on Thursday evening, Dec. IA.
Dance of A. O. U. w. lodge on
Christmas night.
Old time spelling bee at the
Baptist church, Friday evening,
Dec. 80.
Ladies Bazaar of the NJ. E.
church, Thursday, December 2l,
ill basement
The Ladies' Aid society will
meet Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. McLain.
Calico ball by Florence fire de-
partment on Dec. 81.
Rathbone Sisters will elect new
officers on the last Saturday night
in this month.
Christmas dance to be given by
st, Adams Guild, Wednesday
evening, Dec. 27.
Annual election of officers of
Court Florence No. 26, F. of A.
Wednesday evening, December 20.
A. j. Smith Post, No. 102. G. A.
r. will elect officers Friday even
ing, Dec. %, in the Lobach block.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
Call for School Bond.

Call of Bond, School District No. ?, Fremont
County, Colorado:
Notice is hereby given that at the office of the
treas,ffer of the county of Fremont in the state
of Colorado, in the city of Canon City, on the
Twenty-tifth l25thl day of January. 1900, the
undersigned. treasurer of School District No. 2
of said county and state, will pay certain
bond of said district, Of the issue of September
list, 1891, of the number and the amount re-
spectiyely, to-wit:
Number One ~, of the amoun, of One Thou
sand Dollars iSi.uuul.
And after the day above fixed for payment on
the bond described Aforesaid interest shall
cease and determine. A. GuLINGER.
Treasurer of said District
Florence, Colo, Dec. IL. 1899.
First pub. Dec. II, 1899; last pub jan IA, ieuO.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

THE President has nominated
Major George w, II. Stouch, of
Colorado. agent of Indians of
Cheyenne and Arapahoe agency
in Oklahoma.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
The Quickest Trains.

Are run by the Union Pacific,
Pullman Palace Sleepers. Free
Reclining Chair Cars, Buffet
Smoking, Library Cars, Dining
Cars; in fact every convenience to
make your trip comfortable. See
YOUR Local Agent or address Geo
Adv General Agent Denver.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

THE Republicans elected the may
or of Boston and carried most OF the
local elections Yesterday, in that
state.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

If you want to borrow any
amount of money on real estate
security. see j. j Fitzgerrell, he
has plenty of money on hand.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

S75 will buy a good two-room
house on leased ground. The
lum Der is worth the money. Must
be sold this week. See j. j, Fitz-
gerrell soto,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
Holiday Rates.

The Denver and Rio Grande an
nounces holiday rate of one fare
for round trip between all points
in Colorado. Tickets on sale
December 23rd, Oath and 25th and
December soth, 3lst and Jan. lst,
good returning until Jan. 2, 1900.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

Anything in the hardware,
gueensware and glassware line see
Julius McCandless and get his
prices. 60tf.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

If you are looking for a steam
engine, an elephant or FIVE cent
toy, remember Daniels sells them.
Cliff
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

Parts of decorated table sets a
half price. Julius McCandless.
60tf.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

Julius McCandless, carries full
line of carving sets. very best"
60tf.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
Classified Advertisements.

Advertisements will be run in this depart
ment at the rate uf Is words in issues for IL
cents, payable in advance; no advertisement
will be taken for less than 10 cents. Here is an
opportunity io advertise at a minimum cost
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
THE FREE LIST.

Entered at tho postoffico at Florence, Colora-
do, for transmission through the mails as matter
Of tho second class,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
Church Services and Religious
In Florence

First Baptist Church,
REV. ARTHUR NILLbIIs.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching
7:SQ,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14
RAILROAD TIME Il
Denver 6 Rio Grands


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S-Pacific Coast Express. -. II, ty i
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a-Cnnon Accommodation 80
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6-Accomodation. .-.-.--.
Santa Js r. r.
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Lsaves Florenes Idaily e1eep. SUM-
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First Baptist Church,
REV. ARTHUR NiLLEIls.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching
7:So.
St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church.
FATHER EDMUND, o. 5. b.,
Sunday services, first and third SunHa
month: high mass and sermon, ~ a.
day School at 2 p. M; vespers anu
tion of the blessed sacrament al i'S'
First Church of Christ, Scientist;
Every Sunday at the Rogers huiini
Street: Sunday morning service ~.
ing at 7:45; Sunday School II s'
meeting every Wednesday evening
Dispensary open Saturday from : 10
First Presbyterian Church,
REV. C. A. BERGER.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; Service any
IL a. M; Junior Endeavor, p. Nj n
E., 6 80 p. M; Evening service,
Prayer meeting every WEDNESDAY u
1880
Frazer Mcthodist-Episcopa Church
Rev. J. c. HORN: ri
Cor. Second st. and Petroleum Ave
next door to the church.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; Morning ~,
M. Glass meeting, IL M; JUNIOR -,
p. m. Senior League, p. M ESeh.a7 iE,S!.asj
sp. m. Prayermeeting every "edne'
ing 80.
Christian Church, p,o-
ED. J. A. SuoPTAuGH' fas.u'
Preaching every Lords II a. m. ~
Communion at u, Sunday schooi a'
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-14

Christian Church, p-,o-
ED. ]. A. SuoPTAueH, PASTOR
every Lords II a. m.
Communion at u. Sunday scho'i
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probably through the openings for the steering
gear such as the rudder chain holes. and the
divers were 1evOting their attention TO this
part Of the stern. The fact that diver was
below cropping about In the muddy water, was
indicated by the steady. though slow. move
ments ~ the two men At the pump above. who
were supplying him with air. and 10y the atten-
ton which another man bestowed upon the
lifeline which he held I'm his hands. Presently
there would come three successive jerks upon
this line and the holder would at once begin
20 haul II IN First the top Of battered
looking copper helmet would emerge from the
water and then pair Of brown. muddy shout
ders. Slowly. IN account Of the difficulty OF
moving IN his heavy suit which weighs alto
gether about 10 pounds. The entire figure Of
the liver would come into view as he numbered
~ me ladder which hung from the side Of the
lighter. once up hc would seat himself on the
Euuwalc while quick. skilful hands unfastened
his helmet and lifted from his head the heavy
piece If metal with its windows " thick glass.
Then blinking a little ut the sudden shock OF
'ho sunlight and outside air he would take n
few deep breaths and give an account Of his
rip. As be sat there. talking motonlng and
frequently laughing at some amusing expert
enc. n. was a strange. unrouth looking object.
TIL suit If canvas overalls worn 10 protecI
The India rubber one beneath gave him tre'
meudousiy bulky appearance. and 1t had sur
f.rcd not 4 little from contact with mud ana
rough places below. After resting little while'
he, was ready 10 descend again. and thus the
work proceeded
Since n Is seldom thai a big steamship sinks
rs the Germanic Hid. right alongside her PIER
an unusual opportunity was afforded TO watch
,,. yrookers' methods on one Of the most trou-
,l.s,r,e i,bs that they have ever had to I'M
I.rtake
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WORKING on THE GERMANlC
THE DIFFICULTIES NET by THE WRECK
ERS IN RAISING THE SuNKEN
STEAMER

seldom II ever. have the wreckers OF th's
port had obstinate case 10 deal with a.
that Of the sunksn white star liner GcFmanic
Instead Of responding at once 20 their Efforts
20 raise her. the huge raft despondently pro
c,edcI to bury herself deeper and deeper IN
the soft mud The frw spectators who we're
admitted out on the pier while the work MAS
going Du-ch.fiy reporters and friends oi me
officers Of the White star Lino-found plenty
Of scenes - interest them. All around the
surEen stern of the ship the roifei-dams and
steam 1argcs wer, filled with men moving here
and here under the direction IF suprrintend-
.nts and attending to ~. various parts Of the
vr-rkiuS apparatus. The powerful pumps
were working IN fun force. throwing out
ihousauas ~ gallons ~ water IN steady tor
gent from their great uozzles Clouds ~ steam
from The exhaust pipes formed iazzlins mist
IN the bright sunshine ard OCCASIONALLY ma
much 1f ,he operations from view Then as
the .uud shifted. IN" vapor would bio" away
and .v.ry phase d the complicated operations
was sharply revealed again.
II haI been decided mat the thief leaks we're
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

lne London Globe.
4, - temarkah,e Curiosity ln bacferiology
= ,gs',' discovered hy SIR and Mrs Veley. II
i-r o. IeSs Than ar organism which Is 10
IA so,'ps4t That u 30 prepared to dwell In "a
'T,s rrD.elilhg ~ per cent Of alcohol It's IA
'sy .,,.,,1yhmen' Is rum and II has ingeni-
"eo Itself with d gelatinous envelope