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The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
Five Children Burned to Dsath.
From the Graham Guardian.l

From the Graham Guardian.l
 The most terrible disaster that has ever visited this valley occurred at Thatcher last Sunday about o'clock when five young lives were destroyed by fire.
 Mrs. Tempy Collier, widow, who lived in small lumber house on Main street, put her five children to bed last evening and went to the home of W. w. Pace, where she was assisting to cook for the threshers.
 The children were all asleep before Mrs. Collier left and the house closed up.
 About 9 o'clock Richard Layton was passing and noticed the house on fire. He ran to it, kicked in the door and attempted to rescue the sleeping children, but when the door was brok- en the flames leaped out in such vol umes thata enterance was impossible. By this time large crowd had gath cred but could do nothing but help lessly look on; the whole structure was roaring mass of flames, in fact when the fire was first discovered the whole inside of the house must have been sea of fire and the children dead.
 When the rescuers got into the ruins terrible spectacle met their gaze. There lay the charred remains of the three little girls where they had peace fully laid their heads on their pillows 1; they had not moved. The remains of the two boys were found near the door, which offers the only solution as to how the fire originated. The flesh was burned away entirely and portions of the bones were consumed. One of the smallest children could be recog- nized It had evidently turned on its face and covered its head with the bed- clothing which preserved the face to some extent. Each of the other chil- dren were almost consumed.
 The only theory as to the origin of the fire is that the boys must have lit match, for the purpose of getting a drink, which ignited some paper near where the water bucket stood. This probably accounts for the bodies of the boys being found away from the bed.
 The children ranged from 3 to l2 years of age.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
Bishop Granjon.

The Baltimore Sun of June IS con tains 2 full account of the consecration of Dr. Henry Granjon, the new Bishop of Tncson, which took place at the Baltimore Cathedral the previous day. The ceremonies were most elaborate, lasted three hours and were conducted by Cardinal Gibbons. Bishop Granion will reach Tucson next Thursday, when he will take charge of his see. His diocese consists of all of the territory of Arizona aud Dona Ana, Grant, Eddy and part of Sierra county, New Mexico. It was established in 1897, and has l6 churches with resident priests and 3l missions. There are 25 priests in the diocese, with an estimated, Catholic population of about 40,000.
 Bishop Granjon was born in Lyons, France, in 1868, and was ordained Il priest in 1887. He came to Arizona in 1890, and had charge of parishes at Tombstone and Prescott. He has a hearty, genial manner which has made him very popular among the people of the territory, who congratulate him upon his preferment.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
Sunday School Items.

To those believing in the Sunday school as factor for good in the com munity the following report of the quarter ended last Sabbath may prove of interest:
 The total average attendance for the quarter was 5S 1-12 and the average collection $l.23A.
 These names go upon the Roll Of Honor for this quarter on account of neither absence or tardiness during the three months: Teachers Mrs. c. D. Reppy, Mrs. Ella Clark and Miss NJ. L. Glidden. Pupils-Carrie Phy, Dora Goodin, Gladys Wright, Joy Biery, Louis Wilson, Lottie Colton, Jessie Wright, Alberta Colton, Lady Doug las, Mand Goodin, Donald Biery, Earl Douglas.
 Sunday school meets at 9 a. m. To- morrow there will be preaching service immediately after the school. In the evening the regular service and the Christian Endeavor meeting will be given together. as the same subject is to be presented by both pastor and young people. This is the subject of patriot ism. Patriotic music will be sung and reading and addresses on the same theme given.
 While living in Florence the three children of Mir. Geo. Stone were regu- lar attendants of the Presbyterian Sunday school. Remembering this, the school at the session last Sunday morning took occasion to express it's warm sympathy with the children in in their sorrow at the death of the father by rising and standing silent ly for few moments, thus endorsing the kindly and sympathetic words that had been spoken.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

The term of the district court now drawing to close has been the most satisfactory term held in Gila county for several years. While the proceed ings of the court have not been hur- ried, and only one night session held. yet the business has been expedited and there has been entire absence of friction. The court, the officers, the jurors, and the attorneys alike deserve commendation, and the satisfactory disposal of the criminal cases on the docket is a matter of qualification to taxpayers Belt.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Mr. w. s. Whedon, Cashier of the First National Bank of Winterset, Iowa, in a recent letter gives some ex- perience with carpenter in his employ, that will be of value to other mechan- ies. He says: q had carpenter working for me who was obliged to stop work for several days on account of being troubled with diarrhoea. I mentioned to him that I had been similarly troubled and that Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me. He bought a bottle of it from the druggist here and informed me that one dose cured him, and he is again at his work" For sale by Brockway's Pharmacy.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Hardy, old time friends aud associates, and wondering whether We would all meet in Heaven when our journey in Pinal county was over, ana wondered if we would find golden streets and copper paved alleys and telephones, in stead of 2 lot of fellows sitting around playing golden jews-harps, as for some reason we have enormously been led to believe. An well, time will tell. II is indeed queer what wonderful thoughts the Kelvin brand inspires to the sensi- tive brain.
 Truthfully yours,
 JOSEPH MULHATToN.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Ed. G. Thomas, who has been in the neighborhood of Nacosari, Sonora, for several months past, returned We'd nesdav to Florence. He thinks the out put of the Nacosari copper properties is destined to equal that of Bisbee. Both are owned by the same people and are soon to be connected by 8 ninety-mile railroad.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

George Pearson and Abrien Lorona had difficulty on San Juan's day over pasturage on the Charouleau place, west of town, both claiming it. Much bitter feeling was engendered, which resulted in Lorona whipping Pearson with riata, the brass hondo causing 6 gash over his eye. The next day Pearson procured a six-shooter and took shot at his assailant, fortunate ly missing him. Both were arrested and brought before Judge Benson, who set their examination for Thurs day. In the meantime an "amicable arrangement" had been made, each deciding not to appear against the other, so no other recourse was left to the Judge than to discharge them.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
A spraineS Ankle Quickly Cured.

"At one time suffered from severe sprain of the ankle," says Geo. E. Cary, editor of the Guide, Washington, Va. After using several well recommended medicines without success, I tried Chamherlain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to say that relief came as soon as began it's use and complete cure speedily followed" Sold by Brock ways Pharmacy.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
SUNSET LoNG-DlsTANcE TELEPHoNR.
FToRrNcF ExcHANGE.

FLORENCE EACh4A5t, Main.
 11-Angulo, c. E... .Florenee Meat Market 2l-Barker, A. F.. General Merchandise. A-Brockway, G. M.. Florence Pharmacy. sl-Broclway G. M., Residence. 5l-Canal Company, Office s1-Clerll's office, Court House. 7l-Sherif's office, Court House. sl-Co. Treasurer. Court House. 91-Drais. L. K., .,..... Florence Hotel. 1ol-Keating, J. G.. Tunnel Saloon. 11l--Michea & Co.,, Florence Cash Store. 121-Powell, 0. G.. Residence. 1si-Reppy, c. D., Residence. 1S1-Reppy, c. D.. TRIBUNE Office. 141-Shields & Price, General Merchandise. 161-Stevens, D. C., .Montezuma Stables. 171-Thomas, J. D., Livery Stable. 191-Truman, W. C.. Residence. 201-Hardy, c. w., Corner Saloon.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
Printinc Without Ink.

A company has been formed to con trol the process of printing without ink, by using electricity and chemically prepared paper. In short time, it is expected, this innovation will be com pletely introduced, and old methods revolutionized. There is one thing however that has resisted all innova- tions; that is Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters, which has many imitators, but no equals as cure for stomach, liver and bowel troubles. This peerless remedy has been the standard medicine of the American people for the past fifty years. It is a wonderful medicine for dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, in- somnia, constipation and nervousness. It also prevents malaria, fever and ague. It keeps the stomach in good condition, and tue bowels regular. Try it, and you will not be disappointed. W Honest man or woman to travel
 for large house; salary S65 monthly and expenses, with increase; position per manent inclose elf-addressed stamped en- velope. MANAG-R, ssO Caxton bldg. Chicago.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Friends of Misses Hattie Merritt, Annis Heating and Georgia Colton, who have recently returned from school, gave them party last evening at the residence of Supervisor Kersey, which was greatly enjoyed by all who participated. There were dancing games and refreshments, and the
 Olivas orchestra furnished the music.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Steve Bailey came back Wednesday from Phoenix, which he reports quite lively, notwithstanding the hot wealth CT. He says the Boer and Chinese war is not circumstance compared to that going on between the Gazette and Re- publican.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

There is more joy in printing office over one sinner who pays in advance and abuses the editor on every occa- sion, than over the ninety and nine who borrow the paper and sing his praises without contributing one cent to pay his bills.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Mrs. George E. Truman is out again after her recent illness looking well and happy, and the baby girl is little beauty. George is as proud as he was on that July day two years ago when he stood on the summit of San Juan hill, yelling at Teddy Roosevelt and the other Rough Riders to 'come on"
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Tom Haley came down from Mineral Creek Thursday to see his partner, Bill Souffrin, who has been confined to the hospital for several weeks, but is now getting better.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

The family of Judge ". II. Griffin arrived Tuesday from Austin, Texas. Besides Mrs. Griffin, there are son, wife and two daughters, who will doubtless prove valuable acquisition to our community.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

A. J. Goldschmidt, of the Eagle Milling company of Tucson, was in town this week. Gold Dust and Peer less flour is taking this valley by storm.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Latest news from W. R. Stone reports change for the better in his condition. He is now in Stockton, but expects to go soon to San Francisco, and place him self under the care of specialist there.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Miss Rosa Lewis accompanied Mir. and Mrs. Herrin to Phoenix last Sat urday, for short visit, and is expected home to-day.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Thos. c. Peyton took his wife and baby to Mesa last Saturday and re- turned Sunday. Mrs. Peyton will visit relatives for week or so.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Mark Smith delivers the 4th of July oration at Globe, Hon. J. F. Wilson at Solomonyille and Colonel NJ. II. Me Cord at Stafford.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

There was considerab ble drinking and fighting on San Juan's day, but mo- body killed for wonder.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Mir. and Mrs. Juan Soils entertained a party of friends last Sunday evening in honor of their Tucson guests, Mrs. Flynn and daughters.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Mrs. J. T. Whitlow and children came down from Shultz last Saturday to spend few days visiting relatives.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Short skirts do not necessarily make 8 woman look shorter, but they al- ways make men look longer.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Teresa Angulo returned Tuesday from Tucson, bringing back with her Miss Rosita Elias, a cousin.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Gabriel Angulo went to Tucson this week and his brother Simon was at Casa Grande.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Articles of incorporation of the Orange Belt Oil company appear in this issue.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Tom Sutton, the sweet little Los Angeles cracker and candy man, was in town Wednesday.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

BoRN-In Florence, June 27, 1900, to the wife of c. G. Powell, son.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Rev. H. B. Mayo returned Tuesday from Phoenix.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Major Ed. Schwartz is now man. ager of the Hotel Adams, in Phoenix.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

Mrs. F. B. Maldondo and children were up from Casa Grande this week.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30

No. g. west-bound. daily at..........S:Ss p. m. No. 10, east-bound, daily at.........4 .4:sS a. m.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-30
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TIME TABLE.

CASA eRANDE STATION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02
CANNON FOR CITY
Lieutenant Haisch Gives One
Captured in the Philippines.
Requests That 1t Be Placed in
Holiday Park.
BEARS DATE OF 1853.
Gun Captured by Mr.. Haisch at
Ban Ban.
He Wrote a Letter to Park
Commissioners.
BEARS DATE OF 1853.

Lieut.. J. ]. Haisch, late of the TWEEN
t.eth Kansas. who made an excellent rec
ord as manager of the Manila & Dagupan
railroad, has presented a cannon to the
park commissioners, to be placed in Hol-
liday park.
The cannon is an excellent specimen of
the old brass variety and is apparently
very ancient. as it bears the date '1753. -
II was mounted on a swivel and when
Lieut.. Haisch and his squad approached
the village OF Ban Ban the gunners left
preciptately, and the charge. consisting
OF loaded brass rifle shells, not fired.
Lieutenant Haisch removed part of these
shells in Manila. and when he got home
more fell out. The gun was not spiked.
Following is Lieut.. Hatsch's letter, for
warded to the park commissioners today
Topeka, August 2, 1900.
ITO the Board of Park Commissioners,
Topeka. Kas.:
''Gentienen-I have In my possession a
small brass cannon, captured by me in
which l desire to present to the city
through your honorable body to be
placed in Holiday park, or in the small
circular plot at the southern extremity of
that park. The cannon is marked with
the date 1853. and is undoubtedly of Span
to defend an approach to a bridge When
it was captured it was loaded with riIte
cartridges, which / have since removed.
If the commission will undertake to erect
a proper mounting of masonry and place
the cannon in the park with appro-
pirate inscription. please signify your ac-
ceptance by letter.
Very truly yours.
y. J. HA1SCH,
Late Lieutenant Twentieth Kansas"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02
PRICE CASE APPEALED.
Famous Atchison Controversy
Goes to Supreme Court

voluminous record containing nearly
800, 900 words, over a thousand pages of
typewriter manuscript, representing
the transcript of the proceedings in the
Atchison county district court, was filed
in the supreme court today by Waggen-
err Horton s. Orr. representing Mrs.
Eliza Price, the widow Of the late John
NJ. Price of AtchiS0n. The case is ap-
pealed from the district court in which
a judgment involving the possession of
the old family home of the Prices ad-
joining Atchison. was rendered.
The Price home is one of the noted
places of Atchfson. 1t is located on a
tract of land adjoining the city and the
house is a mansion.
The record of this case contains a
wonderful story of the troubles which
overwhelmed John NJ. Price after his de-
cline began. For years he had been a
conspicuous figure in Atchison county
and had been prominently identified
with business and politics. The first sign
of decaying mental faculties was appar-
ent in 1898 when the place he occupied on
a committee of railroads in the 1egisa-
ture was given to another man because
it was believed that Prices health and
mind had SO failed that he was unfit for
the labor.
The fact that he was removed from the
committee for these reasons is of record
the testimony being furnished by John
w. Leedy, then in the legislature.
In his dealings with the First National
bank of Atehison, Mr. Price became in
debted to the institution in the sum of
&c. 600. To secure this he gave the bank
a mortgage, practically a deed, to so
acres of fine land near the state soldiers
home. Later the bank took possession
of this land.
In the meantime Mr.. Prices health and
mind continued failing. A mechanics
lien and unpaid taxes on his homestead.
amounting to more than a thousand dol
lars accumulated. He had some other
obligations to meet and went to the pres
ident of the bank. David Aud, to borrow
$500.
The loan was arranged. For security
Price gave the bank paid up policy OF
insurance for $1,000; a rnortgar on 10
lots in Atchison and a mortgage on his
home place, which cost over $50. COO
At this juncture in the proceedings the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02

controversy arose It is proven accord
ing to the record that Prices mind was
falling and that he was induced by the
officers of the bank to include in this
mortgage a total sum of $4,000. which
included the $4,000 supposed to have
been satisfied by turning the land over
to the bank, together with accrued inter-
est.
Later Price died and the bank proceed
ed to take steps to collect the insurance
policy and to take possession of the
Price home The litigation followed and
it has been going on for some time.
The record filed in the supreme court
today shows that the contention of the
plaintiffs, Mrs. Price. in her suit against
the bank. was sustained The jury found.
as claimed by the widow, that the mind
OF Mr.. Price was nearly, if not quite all
cuted and that undue influence was ex-
ercfsed by the bank officers in obtaining
the signatures of Mr.. Price and Mrs.
Price in the document
The jury found and returned this opir-
ion IN responding to questions of fact
submitted by the plaintiffs. There were
two other questions upon which the fury
made q finding. These were sustained
by the trial court but the important
questions concerning the sanity of Mr.
Price and the question concerning the
exercise of undue influence on the part
of the officers of the bank. which were
answered in the affirmative by the fury.
were set aside by Judge Bland and judg-
and costs. was rendered in favor of the
bank.
From this decision Mrs Price has ap-
pealed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02
SHELDON'S FAREWELL.
Big Meeting Addressed by the Author
of "In His Steps,

Liverpool, Aug. 2-Prior to sailing on
me Teutonic the Rev. G. NJ Sheldon at
ttendeq a farewell meeting here, which
Drought out large gathering of repre-
sentative citizens. Including the ministers
OF the Church of England and others OF
non-conforInist, denominations in, this city.
MT sheldon spoke on the impressions
ne mad received during his two months
Slslt- he. regretted, he said the kind of
Formally between ministers and their
congrega tons. which prevented the spread
OF true religion. In the evening he spoke
at a great temperance demonstration over
which the Bishop OF Liverpool presided.
me bishop expressed his personal pleas
uTe- IN meeting Mr.. Sheldon. whose book,
IN His Steps had gained a greater cir
culation in England of any American pub
lication since Uncle Toms Cabin
MT. Sheldon made q very powerful ad-
dress on temperance, deploring the prev
Alent excess Of drunkenness, Particularly
in Scotland. He received an enthusiastic
welcome from his auditors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02
New York Uptown Gossip.

New York, Aug. 2-Wa1l street appar-
entity made some effort yesterday to give
recognition to unfavorable Developments
of the day, at least negatively. Yet 1t
suit was disappointing. and it would seem
that 1t was not Wall street which really
dealt in the market but a few cliQHES and
manipulators. 1t was disappointing that
Union Pacific common, placed on the
per cent. dividend paying list, with a large
margin of surplus to protect the DIVIDEND,
should gain only mere trifie for the
day The largest Improvement was made
by stocks admittedly the subject of ex-
pert manipulation. Four stocks combined
furnished more than half of the total
small aggregate of transactions. The
sugar trade situation is also beginning to
excite solicitude The optimism of the last
few months seems to be rapidly disap-
pearing IN the case of American To-
bacco there is not even as broad market
as there is for Sugar Refining, and ne out
slider can feel confidence in the proba-
bility of the final outcome of the erratic
fluctuations of the tobacco stocks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02
LEGAL

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PROPOSALS FOR BUILDINGS AND
heating system. Department of the In
terror, office of Indian affairs. Washing
ton, D. c., July 16. 1900. Sealed proposals
endorsed Proposals for Improvements.
Haskell Institute, and addressed to the
commissioner of Indian affairs, Washing
ton. ID. c., will be received at the Indian
office until 2 o'clock p. m; of Tuesday.
August IA, 1900, for furnishing the ma
terials and labor required to construct and
completes school, laundry and shop build
ings and a heating system at Haskell In
stftute Lawrence, Kansas. in strict &C
Cordance with plans. specifications and in
structions to bidders. which may be ex-
amtned at this office. the OFFICES Of the
world" Lawrence. Kas., The Times,
Topeka, Kas.. the Builders and Traders
Exchange Omaha, Neb.. the Builders
and Traders Exchange" Milwaukee, Wis,
the Northwestern Manufacturers assooia-
ton, st. Paul. Mimi. the United States
Indian warehouse, 235 johnson street,
Chicago. Ill. and at the school For fur
ther Information apply to H B. Pehirs,
renee. Kas. w. A. Jones, commissioner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-02
Chicago livestock Market.

1000 including 500 Texans. Steers active,
Toe higher: butchers stock. steady to
500; poor to medium, a eoa5. 20: stookers
and feeders, steady. s.. oodD4.75; cows. s.. 90
g46o; heifera, So o0g5.10; Gamers. s. ESQ
Texas fed steers, steady, 81. 4Od6. IS; to-
DAYS grass steers, So. 354430. Texas bulls,
81. COOS. 40.
HOGS-Receipts today, 1900: tomorrow,
L, o0e: left over. 2ssS: opened &c higher.
ers S. 15d6.50. good to choice heavy, So
M5.50s rough heavy, $4.9515.10. light, $500
$50: bulk of sales S. 2o6f5 40
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000; sheep and
lambs steady. Good to choice wethers
s. 25G4.60; fair to choice mixed, So. 1894 90
s.. 00f74.10; native lambs, $4.3596. Is; west
ern lambs, 80. I5eT6.15.
OFFICIAL yesterday: Reeeipts-Cattle. T.