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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
POPPING sEAGULLs' NECKs.
An Ingenious Iabnma Boy Describe,
What He Thinks Rare
sport.

Say, ! have been having barrel
fun" said Willie Green. of Greenville
Ala. to New Orleans Ttmes-Demo
crat reporter.
~ have been popping seagull neck
popping them by the dozens, by tn,
hundreds. Fine sport. Ne ser saw any
thing like it in your life. Say. do yo,
know whether the seaguil is worti
anything at all on the ma rket for an,
purpose whatever? Ifit is can max,
a fortune without any outlay of capi
tai at all, and at the same time hav,
the greatest sport in the world"
Mr.. Green. being interrogatcd NOR,
closely as to the nature of this posi-
bly, profitable industry OF popping sea
gull necks. explained: "Well, you see
| have been down on the gulf on
lark. Have you ever noticed the sea
gull dart down for fish? A shot from
one of those big guns we read abou
does not dart with more terrific speed
or hit the water with create force. Il
occurred to me that this afforded
chance to get some of these boss fish.
ermen and tried the experiment, and
1t would have amazed you o see how
IL worked. took fish had caught
and fixed him to couple of planks
The planks | weighted so that they
would float just below the surface a
short distance. Above the planks and
almost on level with the surface OF
the water ! attached fish SO that II
would have the appearance of swim,
ming. Now. these foolish birds. see
ing the fish and naturally expecting
that, like other fish, II would make n
, lunge to get away. strike for IL with
force greater than is sufficient tc
reach the fish where IL stands. Ir
cnch instance they struck my board,
with such terrific force that they
popped their necks. Ever try thist
Well. the next time you are out on the
gulf give it trial. Yon will be
amazed to see the number of gull,
you can kill in the course of one even.
ing"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Capt. Nichols seems to be hav-
ing troubles of his own. Just hav-
ing been dismissed from the charge
of embezzlement he is again in
limbo, charged with horse steal
ing. William Parker is again the
complainant. The case will rest
on a question of actual ownership,
Mr.. Nichols claiming that it was
his own horse which he took into
his possession.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

The Canon City Clipper this
week treats its readers to quite an
extensive write up of the business
interests and number of promi-
nent men of that place. The
paper is once more an all home
print, but has been reduced from
seven to six columns.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
To fleet the Soldiers.

In order to give friends and
relatives of the returning volun-
teers an opportunity to see the
boys at the earliest possible mo-
ment, the d. q R. G. will run an
excursion from Pueblo to meet the
soldiers trains at Parkdale. Train
leaves Pueblo at $50 Tuesday
morning, Sept. u. Fare from
Florence, round $1.0O.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
answer.

Superintendent Eginton is busy
these days replacing the tar form
erly used for fuel with coal. The
boilers are being placed in new
brick foundation, coal bins are
being built, and altogether the
United Oil fields present more
than usual activity.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
MARY McCANDLEss

1t is possible that the railway
mail service department will open
a standard line over La Veta passl
This will mean discarding of the
old express pouch mail service and
the substitution of messenger
service between Pueblo and Ala
mosa. The standard line may al
SO be extended to Creede.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
Warden Hoyt Says Unions Are
Not Affected.

Warden Hoyt of the state peni-
tentiary is anxious that the con-
victs under his care be kept busy.
This is necessary and humane he
says. If these men are to be kept
in idleness they must eventually
go crazy. If they can be kept at
work, they, and the state too, are
benefited, as the earnings would
go toward the support of the peni-
tentiary. AT present Warden Hoyt
in making his plans to begin the
making of brick and has one large
kiln about ready for burning. Now
come the labor. unions protesting
that convict labor will ruin free
labor. The warden insists that
such is not the case as the demand
for brick is much larger than the
supply.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
Line of March.

Following is the line of march
that will be pursued by the Uni
form Rank X. of p. on the second
day of the Grand Lodge meeting:
The column will form at Camp
Desch, corner of Second street and
Pixies Peak avenue; from there up
Pixies Peak to Main and receive
the Grand Lodge officers at Union
hall; from Union hall to Robinson
avenue; from Robinson toSecond;
from Second to Petroleum; from
Petroleum to Third; from Third
to Santa Fe; from Santa Fe to
Second; Second to Frazer Lane;
Frazer Lane to Main; Main to
Pixies Peak; Pixies Peak to Front;
Front to Petroleum; Petroleum to
Main and disband at Union hall,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

The demurrer entered by the
defendant in the damage case of
Shook VS.. The Town of Florence
was yesterday overruled by the dis
trict court, and the defendant Civ
en- fifteen days in which to file an
answer.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Pot Louis Casanova, deceased:
Undersigned, having been appointed ad-
ta'or OF the estate of Louis Casanova,
kec, late of the county of Fremont, state
loLado, hereby gives notice that he will
before the County Court of Fremont
az the Court House, In Canon City, at
ypemner Term, on the 29th day of Sep
4, ioss, at which time all persons having
asalnst said estate are notified and re-
ITO attend for the purpose of having the
auusted. All persons indebted TO said
aie requested to make immediate pay
9 the Undersigned.
r. thls 5lth day of August, 1899.
JAMES A. BAKER, Administrator.
Fuoh' Aug. 30, 80; last publi. Sept. 20. 80
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supply.
Notice.

There will be an especially i'm
portant meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the NJ. E. church, Satur-
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at Mrs.
Hartman's, in Daniels block. All
members should be present.
Mrs. BABBITT, Sec'y.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

The present is the dull season
of the year in business and real
estate. 1t is now almost impossi-
bic to get house to rent in Flor
ence. Now is the time to build
houses. Property can be bought
cheaper in Florence today than
Mt any time in the future.
See j. j. Fitzgerrell to buy cheap
lots on the installment plan.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
bngmont Butter, best on earth
ence Packing and P. Co.
hool supplies at Babbitt's.

illus McCandless the hardware
,hant, invites the prudent and
omical housekeeper to exam
bis stock of queensware, cut
granite, tin, copper and wood
are. Prices are right.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
st cigars at Babbitt's.
LOOK HERE.

gan supply you with gilt edge
pction against loss by death.
lent, fire or storm. At the
tine | am in the real estate
loan business. Information
rates cheerfully furnished.
T. H. NEwK1RK, Agt.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

The committees appointed to
serve on reception and entertain
ment during Grand Temple ses-
sion Rathbone Sisters, will meet
at X. P. Hall, Friday afternoon at
| 80 o'clock, sharp. A full attend
ance is requested.
MARY MCCANDLEss.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

pr Egg Phosphates, Lemonade
Cherries, Cream Frappe, Egg
J, and Breakfast Bryan, are
Df our, specialties in ten cent
Ks. Try them. We lead, others
". Palace Pharmacy. 102tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Gold Medals to HARPER whis-
key at New Orleans and Worlds
Fair, Chicago. Try it, you will en-
dorse the judges verdict. Sold by
w. E. Burley, Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

The highest market price paid
for cash orders and warrants.
Notes discounted. See j. J. Fitz-
gerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

At the London office of the big
Independence mine yesterday, a
dividend amounting to s4SS,OoO
was declared.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Pill sell an elegant brick home,
\, two lots, at great bargain;
bgs to nonresident, must sell.
y j. Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Capt. Harris had his company
of the q. r. K. of P. out for drill
last evening. The company lines
up in good form.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

If you want to borrow money on
real estate security at very low
rate of interest, see j. j. Fitzger-
rell
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
LOCAL NEWS.

The dance for next Wednesday
night announced by the Mandolin
club has been indefinitely post
poned.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
CTS. GIVEN AWAY

ths out and take it to the drug
FAMED below and you will receive II
29c size bottle OF Or. Sawyer's
nelor &c: Ukatine positivel, cures
ims OF Kidney difficulties. Dys-
natism. BY Puffiny of the
uKatine cures pimples and
|leS' and makes sal ow and yellow
wnite. Do not delay, but take
'sse ot this great offer, as thou
oear evidence to the wonderful
k"e powers of Uka inc.
w. n. DAVIE,
efharmacy, Floren e, Colo
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

For fine job printing be sure to
call at the TRIBUNE office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
For Rent.

be fine Davie Terrace 6 rooms.
Willard Hotel %
Frazer Reside 6
Sherman +" 5
Dodson 3
| brick. See j. j. Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

If you want home see J. j.
Fitzgerrell, he will furnish the lots
and build you house, TO be paid
for on the installment plan.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
Big Shoe Reduction Sale

Ladies' and children's fine Rochester
shoes at especially reduced prices.
Our new fall underwear, blankets, ho-
siery, dress goods, trimmings, jackets
and fur collarettes have arrived and
should be seen.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
HOW TO SECURE THE BOOK.

The Florence Daily Tribune who three
months scripop 20 advance entitled to of
this spend little ook those who in subscription
paying three months advance
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Wanted to buy, a good second
organ. See j. j. Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
Low Rates Over Union Pacific


Low Rates Over Union Pacific
Very low rates to Philadelphia
and return Aug. 81 and Sept. and
2, via. Union Pacific. Official G.
A. r. train will leave Denver at
$40 p. m. Sept. l, and will be
equipped with through sleepers
and chair cars from Denver to
Philadelphia. See your local
agent or address Geo. Ady, general
agent, Denver. l37tf.
Try the Lemon, Orange, and
Wild Cherry Phosphates, at the
Palace Pharmacy. 1O2tf
Become reader of the TRIBUNE
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
White Skirts, Crash Skirts

All summer skirts at big reductions,
65c white duck and crash skirts on sale
at Soc.
sl.25 and Sl.0O p X and duck skirts on
sale at 79c.
Ladies' ribbed vests value 15c, on sale
at Sc.
Ladies' union suits value 35c on sale at
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Ice cold soda at Babbitt's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08

Become reader of the TRIBUNE
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
Almost Gone.. e: e: e:

Our summer stock is vanishing quick
moving prices does it-what's left will
be closed out at lower prices than ever
in order TO make room for our immense
stocks which are arriving daily.
Shirt Waist Snaps.
SOC and 75c shirt waists on sale at 33c.
sl.00 and Sl.25 shirt waists on sale at 79c.
$500 silk waists on sale at s3.9S.
Outing fiannels from 4c yd up.
d inches all wool grey and blue suitings
value Toe yd, on sale at 45c yd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
PERSONALS.

| Attorney General Walser Is at the
Marlborough.
| Mr.. Hubert Hill has returned from a
visit to New York.
Mr.. A. Dughi is back from weeks
stay at Morehead.
Mr.. +. l.. Fuller. of Durham, spent
| yesterday in Raleigh.
Mr.. Wheeler Martin, of WilliamsttOn,
| is at the Marlborough.
Gen. r. Il. Hoke arrived in the city
yesterday morning.
Col Bennehan Cameron spent yes
| terlay in Raleigh.
Mr.. J. S. Gray left for Baltimore yes
| terday to be gone several days.
Mr.. ]. Is. Batchelor returned yestcr-
day from weeks business trip to New
York.
Supt C. II. Meban ereturned yester-
day from visit of several weeks to
different points i'm this State
Mr.. Jerry Connolly United States
Postoffice Inspector, is in the city on
official business.
Nj. Hal p Stnlll ms. Of tho -tyheville
Gazette, is here in the interest of his
paper.
-.
Mr.. A. f.. Holton. of Winston. are here
as counsel in the Ashevile Bank eases.
Misses Mary Ellis and Lucy Jolly left
yesterday for Wilson, where they will
spend several weeks visiting Miss Adj
die Ellis.
Senator Jeter c. Pritchard, who is
here arguing the Asheville Bank cases,
is the guest of Governor Russell, at the
Mansion.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bailey, Mr.. John
II. Ferrall. Mr.. l.. A. Mailer and Dr.
NJ. Nj. Marshall yesterday went down
to Morehead for a weeks outing.
Mr.. J. c. Maroon has returned from
Clinton. where he went on business
connected with the settlement of the es-
tate of the late Judge Boykn.
Mr.. II. S. Leard has returned from a
visit to South Carolina. He reports
work as progressing rapidly on the Che
rawColumbia branch of the Seaboard.
Mrs. w. +. Foster was called to
Franklinton yesterday morning to at
tend the funeral of her little niece. An
ME Cecilia Beves. who died at Oxford
yesterday morning.
Miss Mamie Robbins left yesterday
morning for Wilson after pleasant
visit here of two weeks. Miss Robbins
will return to New York this fall to re-
sumo her studies in music.
Miss Susie Rosenthal yesterday re-
turned from a visit to friends in the
eastern part of the State. She was ac-
companied by her sister. Mxs. +. w.
Rosenthal. of Newborn
Adjutant General Royster yesterday
reviewed the Second North Carolina
Regiment. now in camp at Moreheat
This regiment breaks camp early to-
morrow morning and the Third Regi-
ment goes into camp there tomorrow
evening. 1t will remain there Il week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
A REAL ESTATE TCnPANY

A corporation chartered l,y the last
Legislature under the name "Raleiy!
Real Estate Trust and Insurance Com
pany," has organized by the election OF
the following officers: President. J. $.
Wynne; Vice President, John +. PulIen;
Secretary, f. w. Habel: Treasurer. Jos.
G. Brown; General Manager. +. X.
Ellington: Attorney, I. b. Womack.
Board of Directors. s. Wynne, J.
G. Brown. Jno. L. Pullen, ID. T.. Everitt.
y. S. Hamilton, Jas. A. Sanders and
Frank II. Ward.
The company is 70 be capitalized at
$4,000. with privilege Of increasing to
100000. 1t will deal principally in real
estate and begin business at once IT.;
headquarters will be at Wynnc- Elling
ton Co. for the present.
a man Of letters has but little show
in a breach OF promise case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
PAYING PENITENTIARY CLAIMS
A Circular Letter and Blank Affidavits
to be Sent Each Claimant.

A Circular Letter and Blank Affidavits
to be Sent Each Claimant.
Penitentiary claims are now coming in
rapidly at the State Treasurer's Office.
On Wednesday 34,5S3 OF warrants
were received and paid, and $12, 797. OF
worth were paid yesterday OF those
paid Wednesday about $4,000 had been
changed to read 'June ]. 1899" instead
Of March 6, 1885," the other sd, 900,
though made out March 9th, $780,
had attached to them an affidavit that
no part of the claim was contracted
after January LIST. 1890.
Treasurer Worth has asked the Exc
cntive Board of the penitentiary to fur
nish him list of all the warrants they
have Issued. AS soon as he gets this
he proposes to send out to them the
prescribed blank affidavits, together
with circular letter setting forth the
facts touching to the claims. the suit
over them and the conditions under
which they will be paid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
MONEY DIVIDED AMONG BANKS

The directors of the North Carolina
RaiirOa dat their recent meeting
changed the method of depositins the
States money from the road, by return
ing to the old Democratic plan of dis
tributing it around among number CT
banks. The Fusionists, when they came
into power, changed This, putting all
their eggs into one basket, and that nest
the National Bank of Wilmington. OF
which j. s. Armstrong. then one of the
States directors, and now president Of
the road, was president. When the li-
rectOrs met last week a fight was made
by the directors for the private stock
holders against such a foolish policy,
with the result that it was ordered rhat
the money be equally deposited with
four UNCONSTITUTIONAL Bank of Raleigh.
Fidelity Bank OF Durham. First VA
tional Bank of Charlotte and National
Bank Of Wilmington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.

Under and by virtue Of a judgment
rendered. on the 10Th day of July, 1899.
in the Superior court of Wake county
in Special Proceeding before the
Clerk, entitled n. W. Poole. Administra-
tor Of Jane Il. Kinks. against William
Emory and others, ! shall SELL at the
Court House in said County. at public
auction. for cash, to the highest bidder
ut II o'clock m., on Monday. the Dist
day Of August, 1899. the following de-
scribed tract or parcel of land: In Wake
County. North Carolina. st. Matthews
Township. bounded on the North by the
lands Of the late William X. Poole, on
the East by the lands of c. l.. Goodson.
on the South by the lands Of Mrs. Betty
Haywood, and Ii. III. Knight. and OH the
West by the land of Il. +. Montague.
and contains ten acres. more or less.
The said tract of land was the property
Of Jane f.. Kinks. deceased. and is sold
to pay her debts.
n. w. POOLE,
Commissioner.
July 10, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
CITY TAXES MUST BE PAID.

City Attorney Watson is directing his
attention to the collection of back taxes
on the real estate in the city. AT q re-
cent tax sale he bought in for the .ity
about 100 lots on which raxes in vari-
GUS amounts are due and unpaid. He
is preparing to notify the owners ~
these lots that unless they pay the taxes
by certain date the interest allowed
by law will be charged and the city will
take deed to the property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
AN ENDLESS CHAIN STARTED.

A woman of Winston has started the
endless chain system of letters solicit
ing contributions for a Confederate
monument to be erected ut Winston.
She writes letters to three friends. asks
each of them to send her ten cents. ana
then each sends copies of the letter to
three friends. Each of these nine send
ten cents and sends copies to three other
persons and so on, in endless chain
fashion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
AN EPIDEMIC OF DIARRHOEA

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic Of diarrhoea there He
had severe attack and was cured by
four doses Of Chamberlan's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says he also recommended it to others
and they say it is the best medicine they
ever used. For sale everywhere. Bob
bitt-Wynne Drug Co. and II. I. Hicks,
Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

Workmen are now putting up metal
ceiling i'm the mayors office, and max
ing other improvements. 1t will take
about ten days or two weeks to COM
plete the work.
Mabel Page will be here at the
Academy of Music during Fair Week.
Mabel is clever little coincidence back
ed by good company. She was here
last during the Fair of 1896.
CLANCY Davis. the negro charged with
burning the house of Mr.. Castor Battle.
in EdgecOmbe county, two months ago.
will this week be tried for that crime.
Davis has been confined in Durham
Jail, where he was taken to prevent
lynching. He was yesterday carried
back to Tarboro for trial.
The game of baseball between the Will
mington Street club and the Fayetteville
Street club, will be called this after
noon at 4 o'clock on the Agricultural
and Mechanical college grounds. A big
crowd is expected as there is no admis-
sion fee.
A telegram received here last night an
nounced the death of George Blacknall.
a little grandson of the late DIR. Black
nall. of this city. The child died yes
terday afternoon at $50 o'clock at its
home in Waterbury, Conn. 1t was six
years old.
1t is said that during the past year
more special meetings of the board of
aldermdA of this city have been held
than during the whole of the ten years
previous. Special meetings are called
by the mayor.
Blount street was macadamized Il
year ago. 1t has never been paid for
by the property owners, as provided by
law. 1t has never even been measured
mp so that bills may be sent out. Qhese
bills would amount to about $4,000.
The Street committee has the matter
in charge.
A negro named Henry Davis is now
in jail here, charged with robbing and
attempting to burn the stare of c. T..
Horton. on Newbern avenue last Sun
day morning. He. was arrested at Elon
College. where he went Monday with
some other hands to work. He was
brought back Yesterday morning by Off
Ger Conrad. He will have hearing to-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
LAWN PARTY TONIGHT.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Chris
tian Church will give a lawn party to-
night ON the lawn in the rear of the
church for the benefit Of the running
expenses of the church. Cream and
cake on sale. Price :, and 10 cents.
The friends of the church are cordially
invited to attend from 6 p. M. till IL
o'clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicini
ty to p. M:
Friday, fair and warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 81; minimum
temperature, 50; mean temperature, 50;
total rainfall, 600.
For North Carolina: Showers Friday
probably in southeastern portion Satur-
day, light easterly winds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
CITY ITEMS.

The sheriff of Randolph county yester-
day settled his taxes with the State,
paying into the treasury $1O,35S.6S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

The season at the Academy of Music
will begin this year on August 31st with
AL. Fields MINISTRIES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
SHOES GO DOWN AGAIN.

We started the cut price system some
earlier this season. and hundreds have
been benefited. A watchful public kcer
tab with our advertisements much to
their profit. We go beyond the ordin-
~ today. ignore cost price, mark down
every pair of Shoes in the store and
offer the most Stylish Summer Foot
wear for less than the factory prices.
MEMS ONFORDS.
Black Wei, Russia and Patent
| Leather Oxfords. Sizes, 81 to
So, for. ........ $E.OO
MEMS BALMORALS.
Tan Wei Nesting Tops, Wclted,
Cap Toes. T. Last. .$1.75
Black Wei. Kid, Box Toe, Boston
Tip. + wide. .$1.75
Chocolate Tan. Soft Box, Klon-
dixie Tips. All Sizes. .$1.75
Black Kid, Beacon Tips. Cap same.
For this sale. $1.5O
HALF PRICE TIRES.
Whcelmen can afford to throw away
old Leakey Tires when they can get
new ones for half price and less.
Hartford Single Tube, No. so,
now. -. 5000 Pr.
Hartford Single Tube, No. II.
now. So. ........ $500 Pr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MISS MARIA PENDLETON DUVAL.
Virginia Female Institute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

WOrkmen are now putting up metal
ceiling i'm the mayors office, and max
ing other improvements. 1t will take
about ten days or two weeks to COM
plete the work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

Mabel Page will be here at the
Academy of Music during Fair Week.
Mabel is clever little coincidence back
ed by a good company. She was here
last during the Fair of 1896.