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The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02

The following is the New York, nal's explanation of the multitu strikes: Most of the current st are due to the increased cost of Ii Nominally for higher wages, the. really strikes against wage reduc The general rise of prices has S down the purchasing power of that the real wages of most wor are lower now than they were j hard times three years ago, even
 they are 10 or 20 per cent higher,
 ured in dollars and cents. The benefit most workmen receive
 prosperity thus far has been incr steadiness of employment. Thel
 been no improvement in earnin those at work, but rather the rev
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02
Natural Wonders.
LFrom the Los Angeles Times.l

From the Los Angeles Times.l
 There are many curious things t' seen out on the Colorado desert, WI section is likely to come into pr' hence with the next few years, ov to the large irrigation project under way there. Among other thi you may travel there for many in depression 200 feet or more bt the level of the sea. There are strange mud volcanoes, where water bubbles up from the bowe the earth. Another curious featu the desert is the COW tracks, " stand almost foot high. These tr are generally made during rain st and as the ground is then soft, compressed where the cattle step it. It hardens as it dries and the blows the sand from around the tr; leaving them standing in some p a foot above the level of the groun
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02
TO THE DEAF.

A rich lady cured of her dc and noises in the head by Dr. ] sons Artificial Ear Drums, gay 900 to his Institute, so that deaf
 unable to procure the Ear Drur have them free. Address No. lS Nicholson Institute, 7S0 Eighth A New York. D
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02

The San Francisco Chronicle of re- cent date states that Post Office In- spectors Hall and Flint are about leay- ing San Francisco with $50, ,000 worth of stamps for Honolulu.
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02

The only safe way for man to his wife wi tn a smile on his liz chew a few cloves just aftel smile. J
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02
AGreat Name
$ a guarantee of Superior Worth

There are many brands of baking powders, but Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder is. recognized at once as the brand of great name, a powder of highest favor and reputation. Everyone has absolute confidence in the food where Dr. Price's Baking Powder is used.
 Pure and healhfuI food is matter of vital importance to every individual.
 Dr. Pnce's Cream Baking Powder assures the finest and most wholesome food.
 rE-Av attn baking powders They
 ynadeh from alum. a chea gpowdr to be sold S to
The Florence tribune., 1900-06-02
MINING AND MILLING LUMBER A
 SPECIALITY.

We carry the largest and most varied stock of Mining and Building Lumber on the Coast, and are prepared at ail times to execute orders on shortest possible notice.
 Our Milling Department is unsur- passed and we guarantee satisfaction in all our manufactured work, which includes all kinds of Redwood or Pine Tanks.
 We invite correspondence and the ob- taining or our prices before you purchase elsewhere.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
PARIS FRivOLiTiEs.
mn usbbiss OF Gsnius. skating Stans
and jewels.

y,a usbbiss OF Gsnius. skAtinE sta6s
and jewels.
I'VE had fewer New Years cards
this year than ever before" writes Fin
in a letter from Paris to the New York
Commercial Advertiser. 1T is not ut
nil chautelaire to send shop-made i'm
ages to ones friends. and only the
poets and the authors and the painters
send cards now. Ordinary persons
content themselves by posting their
ordinary visiting cards. with a few
worGs Of greeting. and perhaps wee
photograph OF the sender placed In one
corner OF the card. But II ene Is
personaGe-ah! then II is done differ
entity. One paints charming little
picture and has II reproduced on as
many cards rs one wishes to send
away; or one writes some pretty little
triolets and has them printed In gold
and powdered with diamond dust. or
one writes touching and beautiful
little story suitable for New Years
reading and has 1t printed and bound
for private circusation. All this for
tho friends of clever folks. II one is
of celebrity one Is forgotten In these
days. But II we have not had New
Years cards we have had skating. and.
as you know. skating In Paris is n pic
turcsQuc proceeding always. but es-
pccialiy so this season. rs the 'batons
de velours' tvclvet staffs) OF the second
empire have been revived. and added
much to the beauty of the scene at the
Horseshoe pond on the Bois de Bou-
ioInc. These STATS were brought into
use by the poor Empress Eugenie when
that exalted unfortunate took her iirs,
lessons In skating. The empress had
two instructors, but etiquette forbade
their holding the hands OF their pupil
to guide her uncertain Slidcs over the
ice. NJ Carter was ut that time the
king Of skaters. and he invented the
staff. which consisted OF stout rod
covered with waddcd velvet. The cndE
of the rod were held by two professors,
while the empress. placing her hands
In the center and leaning her weigh;
upon II. was supported and guided
without having occasion TO touch the
skating masters. Tho STATS have ap-
pcarcd this season In great numbers
and arc OF all coiorS. but bsl.h; rcd
and blue predominant. II is impos-
siSic. ma cherc. to Imagine anything
prctticr than pretty woman holding
one OF these s;affs and accompanied By
two bcauS cavaliers. gliding blrdlikc
over the ice. Do not say. Birds do no,
Glide I always think OF Scasulis when
see fine skating. have seen Won
dorful jewel In the Rene dc In Pais. II
is n pigeon blood ruby. surrounded By
smaller rubics. to represent n burning
flame. the shape OF the flame being out
lined In briiiiants OF exceptional bril-
liancy and beauty. Beneath the fame
and attached by an invisible gold
thread is large moth composed OF
curious gray crystal found in tho
mountains of Amcrica-on dit-and
surrounded by diamonds. the filmy
outstrc;ohcd wings also Of diamonds.
with an outline OF paic-eolorcd cmcr-
aids! VOLTA, est-cc-bcau!"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
IN NO MANS LAND.
rrssk Island In the Missoari Near the
Isorsisrs of south Dakota

rrssk Island in the Missoari Near the
Isorsisrs OF south Dakots-
A freak of action OF tho Missouri
river near the southeastern portion OF
South Dakota In 1851 which resulted
In the loss OF several million dollars
worth of cattle and property. the wip-
ing out OF an entire township and the
forming of an island in the river has
caused no end of trouble in the years
that have iutervencd. The most din
Guilty has been in connection with the
island. The damage was caused by
food which resulted from the melting
Of snow in all parts OF the state. and
which caused the Missouri to spread
far over its banks. when the waters
had subsidized 1; was found that the
river had cut through some OF the
best farms In the northern part OF Ne
braska for n distance OF about two
miles. thus shortening the old chan
mel by seventeen miles. The island OF
land thus formed has been In the courts
OF the state ever since. The last legis-
lature OF the state annexed the Is
land to South Dakota for judicial and
taxable purposes. There Is n provision
in the state constitution which says
that land cannot be added to or taken
from a county without submitting the
question to the people OF the county
for a majority vote. In order to get
this island into such condition that
The Inhabitants can vote 1t Is necessary
to have 1t annexed to Clay county. 1t
was expected that this election could
be held last November with the judi
cial election. but the secretary OF the
state decided that II would take
general election. which will no, be held
until the fall OF 1900. At that time the
people all over the county VIII vote
on the question whether or not the
island shall be annexed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

Of my age Just because his son hates
me?"
Captain Elvin will kill anybody he
wants to get rid of. He is the most
suspected and the most feared OF all
men In Buenos Ayres. But he il SO
crafty that the government cannot
catch him"
But you. Why do you stick to a
man like that?"
oh u Because 1t is to my ad-
vantage. You see. young senior. we
are not all In favor OF this govern
ment OF ours. did something once
that brought me In disfavor. I was
to be shot. l escaped. with the help
OF Elvin, and turned-well. l became
the captain OF the Black Cat Richard
Elvin owns me body and soul. Now.
you know why l am afraid to let him
know saved your life
But Of course the danger is over
now" said Rob. You can take me to
Buenos Ayres and let me ind my un-
Gle. Then your danger will end"
Captain Torrevo looked ut Bob with
wide-open eyes. II was rs II he
thought Rob had taken leave OF his
senses.
"Takc you to Buenos Ayrcs! Take
you TO Bucnos Ayres! What! Why.
my danger would Just begin. As Ions
as can keep you here with me and
make Eivln think you are my nephew.
I am safe. But once let you to get to
Buenos Ayrcs. and Elyin would have
my life In an hour"
But would not tell that you saw
ed me"
Torrevo shook his head.
mo. no. II will not do" he said.
You must give that up. You are one
OF the crew OF FL Cato Negro now
You mus; SO remain. What! II IL
not n bad life. You see the world,
We live on the best. What more do
you want7''
~ want to reach my uncle
Torrevo turned on him savascly.
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See hcrc!" he said in q tone that
could not DO mistaken. Il am not
quite so bad as Eivin or rs Starnc.
l saved you twice. But II you think
I am going to run my head in moose
to take you TO your uncle. you are
mistaken. You stay here. do you un
derstand? Obey me and you will get
along. But try to play me false and
I will kill you before Elvin has
chance to kill me-
Rob looked at him appealingly.
There was no mercy in the dark and
now scowling countenance. He stroll
cd on deck and gave sundry orders.
The dark crew sprang to work. the
anchor was raised. and sails spread.
The BLACK Cat" headed down the
river.
Where are We goingg Where are
you taking me7" asked Rob, who had
followed Torrevo on deck.
ITO Rio de Janeiro." said Torrevo.
calmly. I'VE go to get another cargo
of rum and tobacco
Rob stood helplessly. with beating
heart, sorrowfully watching the waves
made by the BLACK Cat as she gath
cred headway.
Was he never to find his uncle? Was
he never to see his dear mother again?
Was he to live and die prisoner
among these outlaws?
There was no answer to his frantic
thoughts.
He was on his way to Brazil. What
disasters might not befall him before
he ever saw Buenos Ayres. or even
New York. again-if, indeed. he ever
saw either?
go get some sleep" said Torrevo.
now losing his severe manner. you
need sleep: go get II"
Rob did not dare disobey even so
simple command. SO he went to
his cabin. and on the comfortable bed
sobbed himself to sleep once more.
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The spectacle Habit.

"It Is n singular and grotesque fact,
said an eye specialist of New Orleans
to n Times Democrat man, that q
great many uneducated people get into
the spectacle habit without any need
whatever for wearing glasses. TAKE
for instance. n man whose eyes be-
come a little infamed from exposure
to the sun or some other cause. His
sight is all right, and what he really
needs is a soothing lotion OF some
sort to allay the irritation OF the
membrane. Very frequently, how
ever. he will imagine that he requires
n pair of spectncles. and will buy them
at the cheapest place he can find
without the slightest regard to the
suitability OF the lenses. In nine cases
out of ten It is almost impossible for
him to see through the things, but
he will wear them as much as he can
believing that his eyes are being bene-
fited, Such instances are astonishing
ly common among the poorer classes
and the peddlers who go through the
country districts always carry several
dozen cheap specs in their packs.
They find a ready sale. | have had
several country people come to me fol
treatment who were wearing glasses
that contained only one lens. They
would explain that they took the other
one out so they could see to get
around. When they were fitted with
proper lenses they were very much
surprised to find they could see better
through them than with their natural
eyes. The wearing Of spectacles In
some remote rural districts amounts
almost to n superstition-when peo-
pie arrive at a certain age they believe
they ought to put them on. regard.
less of their actual vision"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
CHAPTER VIII.

There wRs no answer, and Robs
heart sank again. Torrevo was In the
plot against him. too. and had simply
come to satisfy himself that Rob was
In his deadly prison.
After abort time-perhaps fifteen
minates-when Rob had given up all
hope.he heard greater noise outside.
"Sow!" he hear Torrevo say In a
voice OF command. "Aii together"
There came to Rob the sounds OF
men grunting as II straining at an
EFFORT. and suddenly the stone rolled
away, letting In a Hood OF daylight.
There stood Torreyo and half dozen
OF the men from the BLACK Cat"
whom he had brought to move the
rock-a job too great for one man to
accomplish.
My jewel! My jewell" exclaimed
Torrevo. In an extravaganza OF ecs-
tasy. .raspins Rob and huEging him.
You did that well. You did that
we'll! BY the saints. you did that
weli!"
This was n sudden change again.
ss'o "ohuefru what hlHu OF man
Torrevo was 10 orutaiiy strike him
one hour and hug him and call him
jewel the next.
Il don't understand" he said. 81
didn't think you were my friend"
Not your friend! Indeed. what do
you call the man who lets you out OF
that placer"
yes. but that ropes end.r
Captain Torrevo burst into a bols.
ferrous laugh.
"oh. that! Why. didn't you under
stand7 II had treated you with
kindness Elvin would have asked
questions. And. when S,arnc came
clubbed you well. so that you would
not raise your face for him to see Il.
Ho. We did II well! But for that
We would both be dead now"
Did they miss mc7" asked Rob.
"No. thank me for that. too.
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ror,an.. Awaiting Missing Americans.

rcrtunes Awaiting Missing Americans
While many people have been swih-
died by the dazzling prospect OF great
fortune awaiting them in England 1t
appcars to be truo that there are large
sums Of money In the English courts
which might be secured by the presen :
tation OF proper proof on the part OF
heirs now supposed to be living In inc
United states. The heirs OF David Ky
nm. for instance. who left for America
in 1861. and served in the civil war
have considerable fortune waiting
them: John II. Cock, who came TO this
country In 1873. is also invited to claim
funds; Julia Mayacld. who left Liver
pool In 1861. is another missing lesa-
tee. The heirs of George urquart, once
n blacksmith OF Glasgow, and VINO az
terwnrds emigrntcd to California. are
wanted. as are Richard Mellon. ai'as
Smith, last herd OF as travelling us a
professional prize fighter In the United
states; Frank Gould. last located III
Iowa, and +. w. Cochran.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

cutsed you and said I had sent you
on board the schooner. They went
away. and I set sail for the mouth Of
the river. Then. when they had time
to get far away. came back. knew
where to find you. Oh! You are wise
enough. But come on board. You
must be hungry"
II am starving"
Torrcvo led the way back to the
river. where the boat from the BLACK
Cat" was waiting. They were soon
on board. and a substantial meal was
at once set before Rob. who did full
Justice to It. Captain Torrevo sat near
him smoking while he ate.
ct tell you. 1t was close shave.
said the captain. when ! saw the
young man I thought II was all UP.
aut I clubbed you we'll. did not?'
II should say So" said Rob. shrns-
ring his shoulders. which still ached
from the drubbing. But what Is the
meaning OF 1t all?"
"The meaning OF 1.-THE meaning OF
my part OF It is this: For some reason
,r other. Starnc wanted you to die.
n he or Elvin knew l saved your life
either one would kill you and me.
They stop at nothing. I don't know
why Starne wanted to Kill you, but !
know enough not to let him Kill me-
"who are these men?"
We'll, Elvin-Richard Elvin, the
c,ntain--is the chief OF the lndepend-
ants. That is a party opposed to ev-
erything in the present government
He IA the boss OF the smugElers. Is
rich. lives in Buenos Ayres. and Is
constantly conspiring in some way
against the government, as well as
petting richer in every way he can
The secret OF his wishing your death
must be connected with your relation
ship to Horton
"put who is Lemuel StarneE
"Hc isn't Lemuel Starne at ALL lie
ia Iemuel Elvin. the captains SON.
But he hates me-"
"perhaps not. He may simply want
IN get you out OF his way
put how can be in his way7"
"I don't know. am not In their
secrets"
rs Elvin so cruel as to kill boy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
mId Money In the O.ss.

A woman In New England placed StS
In bank bills In the oven OF the kitesz>
stove In order TO hide II from her hus-
band. She forgot 10 take II out. and In
the morning he kinilcd hot IRE and
reduced the money TO n crisp before his
wife remembered where II was. She
picked up the ashes. enough to half NIL
n wine glass. pu; them In a little box
and sent them down 10 Washington TO
bc redeemed. The experts. by the use
OF maInifyinI glasses. identified tho
bills TO the amount Of $50. and sent her
that money. but II cost her si2 10 fool
her husband. and she Will probably no,
try Il again.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
AVOID DANGER.
The Danger of Catsrrh Ointments That
Contain Aercury.

Coutaln hercuTys
This journal, although more particu-
iarly devoted to all that interests
finance. commerce and mnnufactur-
Ing, Is nevertheless always awake TO
the need and wants Of Its readers. let
the subject be what II may. We were
asked to investigate and report upon
the merits OF the various catarrh reme-
dies on the market. The production
OF preparations Of Injurious compost
ton cannot. unfortunately. be stopped
or restricted at present. or until our
state legislatures can be induced to
pass such suitable and stringent laws
rs will effectually prevent their ap-
pearance on the market. In the mean
time. the people must look out for
themselves In this. matter. We. have
made most careful and painstaking
investigation. realizing the confidence
that would be placed In our reply. Our
medical stan employed to mako such
Investigations were most favorably
impressed with the preparation known
as Halls catnrrh cure. manufactured
by +. J. Cheney & Co. Of Toledo. Ohio.
and agreed that this peerless remedy
deserves our highest Endorsement.
Many OF the catarrh remedies on tho
market contain mercury. which de-
stroys the sense OF smell ana dernnses
the whole system when entering
through the mucous surfaces. From
analysis We found that Halls catnrrh
cure contains no mercury. 1t Is taken
internally. acting directly upon tho
blood and mucous surfaces OF the sys-
TEN. We have no interest whatever
In this matter beyond faithfully serv-
Ing our readers. and as our indorse-
L., .~s- IA ID n
any kind. and Is wholly unsolicited by
this company. and will be received
with the full credenco that all our
statements have met with for the past
eighteen ycars.-Southern Review OF
Commerce.
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ll0M.a IhiaH

We oHcr One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo. O
We. tho undersigned. have known F. !.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligu-
lions made by their firm
West s TruaS Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
O.: waldlnr. kinnan s Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon tho blood and m ucous surfaces
Of the system Testimonials sent free Price
&c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are tho best
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
n. Health and r,...ur. Resort.

OF Texas. Mexico. Arizona aad CALI
fornia arc quickly and comfortably
reached via the Southern Pacific Com
pany's Sunset Route. Daily through
service from Now Orleans to San
francisco via Houston. San Antonio.
El Paso and Los Angeles. Special
scmi-wcekly service. Sunset Limited
from New Orleans Mondays and
Thursdays. composed Of Buffet smok-
Ing Car. containing Bath Room and
Barber shop. Drawing Room Compart-
mcnt Car. regular Pullman Slccpcrs.
and Dining Car tmcals q Ia earte). ali
Of tho latcs, design and mos, luxuri-
ousiy appointed. Direct connections
made nt New Orleans from all points
North and East. Detailed informa-
,ion chccrfuily furnished by W. q.
Ncimycr. q. W. A.. So. PH. Co.. .3s
Clark St. Chicago: W. II. Connor.
Coml AEt., Chamber Commerce Bldg.
Cincinnati. O.. ". J. Berg. Trav. Pass.
Agt.. 220 Ell!cott Square. Buffalo.
n, Y,
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An All-yeay Resort.

The Crescent Hotel. Eureka Springs, Ark.
opens March I, 1901 A most desirable, attrar-
tive and convenient resort for health and pleas
urc seekers Ideal climate, pure sparkling
water. best Accommodations. Through Sleep
crs via Frisco Line Write for particulars to
Manager Hotel or to any representative OF
Frisco Line
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
CHAPTER lN.

The journey to Brazil lasted about
two weeks. and passed without any
noteworthy incident OF course Rob
was sorrowful over his gloomy pros
poets, but he was wise enough to hide
his feelings when Captain Torrevo was
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

'The handwriting expert was fioorcd
that time" How "a womnn's letter
was produced In evidence. and he could
MT tell whether she wrote the first page
first or the last page first
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
We will forfeit el 900 II any Of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. TIE Prso Co., Warren, Pa.

Liveried Meninl-"Me lud. the carriage
waits without" Lord Fitz Josher-
without whnt?" without horses. me
iud, It's an automobile
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Miners and Prospcctor.' Excursion to
Nlew Mexico,

February 18th Santa Fc Route will sell
tickets to New Mexico points at very
low rate, giving stopoycr privileges on
return trip. Good thirty days, Get full
particulars 1900 Lawrence street.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

"Arc you the best man at Billy Browns
wcddinEl" NO: attend as guilty. by
stnndcr." what do you mcang' 81 in
npr.'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

"Our wedding Is on whats tho
trouble?' "She wanted to have her namo
engraved Babe on the wedding cards"
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Is Yours


l= $ so getting around
i,.sao.il IS this. You
tsa Il o,G zi,hou, being
Fsa TSs's prisons do
.zTs:,'. fO' their ,es,i-
Esr: III unsolicited.
tsi H,s Vigo, restores
s rr s.s every time.
s., rOads'!ul food to
ttt. =.iias /, grow rich
i=T. ,ai keeping it sof,
isT III The time. II is
. d:s'a' dressing.
nisas4 An .rsuis...
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Social ostraclsm won't kill the trusts"
81 should say not. The fellows who run
them, II left out OF society functions, will
put In all their time getting up moro
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.arsrtt

~ rsr'@ .,,,s.h not
-, ~ !, siea seaport !pSr1ys ,0ani and
N %, exist IN ,Grt,o nronis, MS
nm D., !, down south tiamarce' wn!sa
~ g.. ,sj,y great , eoal%SGisti. M Gsi.
~, ~ !. the head !, o. Twas, vas
NJ 4. salt coast i Of Ios,,es tssaSi
n, rslual lhna,loSHIyc l,NSsIye
IN ,iIs,s and ext eAIehst'p ha,np
h. =. terminals are u oe'I6 70
ns government mt IS 90 70
-, Bay. arordinhs = ,.:,n -,
~ he splendid re,n
.s,r l,,G o, San Jaeinto. -. AZ
- /, 10 The Atlantic coast, ,s.
"a / superior are to me ne
e. > Ia Porte Is to be to
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15
THE oRIr CURE THAT DOES CURE

Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets removes
the cause that produces In Grippe. L. w.
Groves signature Is on each box. sc.
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lmnostant 70 Methaes.
Tho Kind You Have Away. Bought.

Shc-"Mcn arc more conccitcd about
their looks than women" Hc-"provc It..
Shc-"Mrn always put their hats on with
out looking In the glass
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

That iH the mcancEt dentist ever
saw" The ono next door,. Yes: he
keeps n phorograph In his Office so poo.
pie who have thoir teeth pulled arc afraid
10 make n sound" "
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-02-15

=. man Who discovers !,
- = Tsr' NO! an IN.
y, Z. - Eets q patent oG'
81 IA Uho have invent