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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

"Thi5 " the TIME o the year. s1ld
"a visitor from The Pearl river district,
'''when a man who Is inc1rgibIy My
am, aIt the same time foad Of hunting
can enjoy ideal sport, The cajhe bird
is Just beginning TO come in to feed
on the berries OF thu magnolia tree,
and he furnishes a remarkable target
for d man who is ayerEe w hustAng.
All the hunter has to dO Is to locate u
gol.d feed tree as We call them, and
go out urly n the morning Wnd pant
himself on u camp stool aboGt thirty
yards distant Thus established, he
can blaze away at Intervals all day
long, fer the birds are amazingly slow
IN tul.ng lho alarm and will continue
to come at intervals until II Is too
dark to see the sights on ones gun.
If the marllsmln feels too tired to
get up Dnd gather the birds from the
ground himself, he can readily hire a
small boy for that purpose, and then
his rest will be absolutely ubroken.
IL Is II sport that combines An the solid
rest OF hook ana line fishing and the
excitement Of field shooting, General
az what one get, without any trouble
ISN'T worth having; but clillc hunt.
ing Is Il pleasant exception Ia the rule.
or ail the game birds that visit this
section, / know Of none more de-
llcioue, 4 few days after they strike
the magnolia belt they are as ra' as
butter and the berries they eat give
uhem distinctly aromatic Flavor chat
DIS peculiar to themselves There are
several different yatct'os, but the
yellow c2'l'c is gen rally regarded as
The best. If there {. anything joudrrr
and more delicate and altogether
tochaome than plunp yellow rallle
bird, brrll ! and served piping hot on
u little cube Of toast have never
happened to encounter ID nv some.
what prolonged @aHTonom'e cNperi.
ence.-New Orlcaas Time democrat,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The Campaign Voice,

One o the very first things that hap
pens to me when | start on my cleo
pioneering tour is to lose my voice,
If any young man is TRIMMING for II 20.
lItical career he ought to begin learn
learning the proper methods of using
the voice. am told that, by proper
method, 1t Is possible 80 peak for
hours, and even in \ Hgi-pltched
voice, and yet not to lo$t HIc particle
OF voice. Actors and actresses, Of
course, have to learn this art. The
general plan Is. | believe, to summon
the voice not from the chest, btu the
the voice not from the chest, but from
the diaphragm, Those who have
studied the question, tell me that II
you watch a great actress like Dusc,
or a great singer like Adelinu Patti,
you can see their diNphragms working
like bellows; and thus 1t Is that, In
spite of their extraordinary eNertions
with their voices, they are able to re-
taln thcm in their full freshness. |
have never learned these artS.-T. p.
0'Connor.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
Fcarorwenan,s Beauty.

Charles NIL of Sweden feared only
one power in the world, 1t Is said, the
power of beauty; only q handsome
woman could boast Of making him
quall-she put him to flight. He sald:
80 many heroes have succumbed to
the attractions Of beautiful face!
Did not Alexander, my pet, burn a
town ito please ridiculous courtesanP
| want my life ito be free from such
weakness; history must not find such
stain upon d."
He was told ONE day that a young
girl had had come to sue for Justice
on behalf of a Blind octogeniarlan
ftthcr multreated by soldiers. The
first inclination of the king, strict
disciplinnrian, was to rush straight to
the plaintiff, to hear the details of
"hc mlisdcmeanor for himself, but sud-
denly he asked, as she good looking"
And being assured that she was both
very young and unusually lovely, be
sent word that she must wear o veil,
otherwise he would not listen to her
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

One Approx Word wade Flor Force
,,.pHFoubtps,

zone Of 300, most glaang iauts Of
our ago h NEe .bsence Of spirituality
said ,he doctor Of divinity us La
Euirred his Mocha aud Java,
"Ne5," agreed the professor, helping
himself 10 ,,b chops and lnnnIns,
''peolle nrs oa'iEg more and more
material in ,"Dr views of llfo,'
1t Is not only spirituality, but In
tellectuuutN that IL on the wane,'
said the Judge, cying approximately
the Jersey cream thUQ hi' noa'esa was
pouring over saucer OF strdwbtF-
ries. Look, tor instance, At me
thousands OF people who never read
nnYnug but newspapers, VINO are
really dead from u m'uNl standpoint
The doctor and the professor EN-"
phuucully endorsed ihe noble teHl'
ments Of the judge, rclales the WASH
ingtun star and the symposium PoI'
sued It's course, along N4,h ,hc course
of the breakfast, 70 was a delicious
bpakrasl to eat and ID charming one
10 look at. \ cryrul vase IN che ech-
der of the table held J stalk OF white
their petals matched the snowy table
cloth and their gold s,amrns the em-
broldery on the cIuuicrplere, Illrie
WIS u pretty array of delicate CHINA
end solid silver The red Of the
Strawberries and tomatoes ana me
brown chops, tou,t and mullins maze
a nice color scheme, \ bunch OF
scalet poppleS and IcothcY ferns
looked into the mirror of the side
bonM u1 IN womf" Pr" wind cnm' IN
through ilIc iold oi fresh white cur
tainS. N was fitting place for the
discussion Of intellectually and splr'
ituNllty,
At the foo, of the table sat small
dired-ooklng woman, who took no
pnrt In the symposium Calmly ana
dndustrIousOy she poured the coiIte
and sugarcd The strawberries nrtiNely
watching the, chlldrcu's table manners
and her guests needs. No one would
have dreamed that she had Il soul
Above mullins bul her brain kept up
q running commentary ON the re-
marks OF the Judge The doctor and the
professor.
"Inicllectuolly aud spirituality In
deed! You look intellectual and spir,
itual, don't you? Maybe You ARE and
IL you men ever &c, 80 intellectual and
spiritual that you don't have to ent
then thcrc'l be some chance for Wo-
men to cultivate their IntelcctS and
spirits. Not intellectual 70 read the
newspapers? Wen, wouldn't ! be
thankful II just had time to read "a
newspaper? And rs for the spiritual
dty, heaven knows I'm too tired at
night even TO say my prayers, Have
/ not cooked ami cleaned and -"
MADAM" sudd the doctor in his
most Impressive tone.
The little woman turned to him
with u dcfereniinl manner,
MADAM, this Is the hest breakfast
] have eaten for many n day.
And them II you will believe IT, all
the bitterness went out Of the little
The bitterness went out Of that wo'
mans heart in an instant and she
frightened up as II the Goctor had
said; MADAM, you have written the
finest novel Of the century"
Such Is the power Of mans opprccl-
alton and OF such weak stun are woe
men made,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

"Hy tine way" sail the man who had
stopped at the farmhouse to water his
horse, "hftecn years ago a poor boy
came this way and you took him in
"Yes?" queried the farmer, some
whist surprised.
"You were kind to him" went on the
stranger "Nou fed him, gave him
words OF encouragement and an old
suit of clClther, put shillings in his
pocket and sent him on his way re-
joiclng. He told you at the time that
he never would forget your Kindness
Am lrlght?'
81 believe you are, replied the
GARNER.
"lIe said THAT IL he prospered he
world see that you never had occasion
to regret your kindness 10 poor,
STRUGGLING lad"
lands sake!" exclaimed the farm.
ers wife, eNcitedly. at sounds al-
most like fairy tale, don't t?'
well, continued the stranger, The
told me Ito tell you that he is still
poor"
And as he drove away the farmer
WENT out and Kicked the pump vicious
ly, while his wife threw rolling pin
ait the chickens.-Lundon Answers.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
SHOPPING IN oHINA.
Z! 10 "a Curious Proceeding and AiAo
Lengihy Ceremony

When " man or woman goes in,0
a shop In China, clerk with mach
ceremony bring fragrant tea, which
is served In fine style,
The compliments Of the season arc
exchanged, there are talks about the
weather-vln fact, every kind Of eya-
sion Is employed To keep away from
thc reul reason Of the visit, which Is
90 buy something,
The proprietor solemnly watches
these proceedings fom afnr, The Htyle
Of the compliment Is OF this orders
"ln what celestial country did your
exalted excellence purchase the sl-
pcrlinc garments upon which ! fenst
my eyes? Surely In no miserable and
unworthy land Hike our OWN
Whcm tea and Nnlk are exhausted,
The little pipe bearer wh1 always at
tends his master or mistress ont Of
doors, lights pipe for his employer
says the Philadelphia Times. There
are only n few whlls In each plpeful,
so that process has TO be frequently
repeated
Then business begins, The shop
per asks the price Of the required ar
llcle, aud makes an offer for 1t shat
Is much lower, This IL promptly re-
fused In language that ia courteous
and polite beyond description. Then
The purchaser departs with great dig
nifty and elegance.
When u bargain Is completed the
purchaser never pays for 1t himself,
The chief steward I, called, notified
that the article has been accepted,
ind when the bill comes In the "boy'
settles II, giving nm account quarterly
to his master Of the money disbursed
for the household Money, m we have
II Is unknown In China, Th,Ec are
net many silver dollars, fractions Of
dollars, 0s quarters and 10 cent pieces,
no paper bunk notes. There Is lots
Of coin called "cash," with u hole
punched in the middle,that Is used for
small transactions, and can he strung
like beads ON n string, II takes 100
pieces to equal the value Of one stand
ard cent. Gold Is used only for orno-
ments In China, and not for current
coin to any great extent.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The Artists Question.

Frederick Sandys, whom some one
has called the greatest English
draughtsman, aud Nlilllns said was
worth any five AcademlciNns, was
waited upon in his young days by q
deputntlon from u corporation which
wanled n pntrul, of nm esimablc gro
Ger, their mayor When the question
of terms wns reached, the SPOKESMAN
Of the party announced that they were
willing TO pay the magnificent sum
Of $3.50. As the painters face fell, the
worthy town councillor hastily added
taht they only wanted Il half length,
"0h, of course, that makes differ
ence," said tie artist urbancly; "but
which half would you prefer gentle.
menu
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
WouIdn,t Hold Her Back.

Saddcr Slime was a droll character
aud yet q type by no means scarce
in the rurul districts of north Scot
land, says the Dundee journal, On
morning when II neighbor entered hi
shop he was greeted with the follow
Ding!
"Mnn, Jeemic, | had am awfu' dream
last NIGHT, | thocht saw my wife ileelr
o weengs,"
"Ay, man, an did yc no try to pu
her back?
Mama, | JUST clopplt my hands an
cried shoe! shoo!' was feNrt she
wad never haze anither chance o sit
Hin' sac nenr In"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
PERDUME TABLETS.
They are Rage Among Woman and are
Neat.

Perfumes are put up in tablet form
nowadays. 4 lady simply orders a
dozen or more at u time, and proceeds
no distribute them about in her peck.
eus, her purse or within the palms OF
her gloves says the London Express.
They come In two Sizes
1t is unquCstlonaby u very conven-
lent way Of Investing ones self with
delioaIlc floral scenes, Dropping one
or mere within the boxes aud draw
e1rs they afford a Fragrance equal in
strength to an ordinary ounce sachet
lag which is bulky and likely to be in
ones way. These come in just one
oRor--the viulet-and are quite the
rage this year. They may be tucked
away so cleveIry within loops of rib.
bOns or lunches of flowers.
Nearly every girl has one hidden in
her couture and concealed within the
puff of her tile. The beauty of them
b. that the delicate fragrance is not so
fleeing ns in other forms Of sachet
perfumes uud-~oh, JOY Of ioys!-they
cost only 2S a dozen.
Some heart-shaped tablets, of The
color and odor of vi0lets, ARE to be
placed within the lips for moment or
so, and render the breath delightfully."-
nike the wood violet
Thea, too, there is just now to he
had II pretty contriyance known as a
perfume inhaNr ana oallgd philostone
lle2d between the lips, it impaNs a
lasting, though faint, breath OF this
AlNorite flower
The very lU,est toilet water is the
violet, which is SO distilled that
both tine colyr and natural odlr OF the
flower are preserved.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
The ElOcutIOn Ceased,

Professor Tait, of Edinburgh, after
having subdued II lady pianist who
annoyed him by taking to the bag
pipes, was troubled by an amateur
elocuUonlst in the house. One day.
the story goes when the house was
filled with orntory, yClley of eXpIos'
tons came from 1aGt's room, followed
by smoke and mearhly smells. The
lessons In orntory were suspended,
and every one in the house collected
10 find out what the trouble was.
TAFT, with unmoved countenancc, said
TO the landlord: AS there seems tn
he no restraint on the nature Of the
studies pursued in these lodgings, /
have begun u series of experiments
in high explosives, from which | eX.
pect to draw much advantage" The
elocutlOn ceased.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
noonwAYs IN omINA.
-, lsIeaslng Use Made Of Forms strange
TO Western Ideas,

Despite the exhaustive discussion Of
the open door in China lnwhlch all The
world has been INDUCING OF llte Year,
It IL doubtful II the average reader
knows certNin interesting facts about
the dlc-rs OF the celestial kingdom
TO speak literally and not in metaphor
In China there are often round, leaf
shaped or semlcIrculur reports the y
Y. Tribune, In placing them the build
cr usually avoids hungiug one opposite
umCthcr lest evil spirits lind their way
from the street inpu the reccsScs 1f lho
building, The doorwnys separating
the courts of garden are usually o.
an elaborate kind aud the octugona
form Is one of the most popular
Religious superstition asserts iteeIl
IN Chinese architecture, and The UNI
vursu sncrpdness Of the numerals !
and q Is shown IN the arrangement OF
temple doors There Is a triple gate
Nay IN each of the halls of the I'M
pedal plIaoc, aud the same order pre-
Na.., o.. Ihp Ming tombs, and the 81
cred person Of the emperor when he
was In his Pekin home, could only !.
approached even by the highest oil
cinls, after three times three prostrd'
tlons, The Temple Of Heaven hNs u
triple roof triple marble staircase
and all It's mystic symbolism polnA
either to three or its multiples,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06
senator Vests story,

Senator Ne,t hps a story he some
times tells to illustrate Arkansas,
character of the bourbon mossbNck
According no the narrative the senator
in the days following the civil war
Was on u wild country road, which had
been blocked by huge tree. The
paItlyeS were trying to drag it out Of
che way Ms u whole when Senator Vest
arrived on the scene, looked Wt the
tree and ut the helpless crowd OF Ar
KANSAS natives, and then said; "Why
don't you cut the tree in two at the
middle and haud the ends out Of the
way?" There was n moment of sill
ence, broken suddenly by one Of thu
crowd, who reached for his gun and
exclaimed; Yankee, by gum
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

madam" complained the man be-
hind the hiatt 81 can't see the stage; Il
you'd kindly remove"
"Oh!" snapped the Dady, guess
you're seeing your moneys worth"
You're right" he replied. 81 only
paid $3.50. but here can see the price
tag of your hat, and it's marked
$39S."--Philadelphia Press.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

The Rev. Charles Herald Of Brook
lyn, just back from foreign parts, is
shocked ait the wickedness he saw and
heard about the British capital He
waIs told that 500 London clergymen
own brewery stock. There is drunk
enness and inquiry in New York." he
says. "but God forbid THAT the time
ever comes when We can see it on the
Streets as We see it in London"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-06

Don't cough your head off when Y, u
can stop it for 25c. See the Midland
Drug Co. Theyhave the remedy.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Baptists Raise Funds.

Last Sunday evening az the
Baptist church a rousing meeting
was held, and New Year gifts in
the way of donations and collec-
tions amounted to $50, and re-
mittances to the amount of $50
were also given, making total of
$40. which greatly decreased the
very heavy debt of the church
The Baptist people are still labor
ing under a very large debt, but
Rev Willett speaks in glowing
terms of the generosity of our
Florence people, and through his
integrity and perseverance he
hopes soon to be able to greatly
lessen the present standing debt,
which is something like SO 800.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
NEW YEARS CHEER.
Society Greets 1900 With the
Usual Festivities.

The new year was commenced
yesterday by an unusual amount
of gaiety in social circles, and the
abundance of good cheer through
out the town seemed to augur well
for the entire 1900.
At three different homes popu-
lar ladies' received their friends
and served them generously with
such refreshments as delight the
inner man.
At the Garfield residence Mes
danes Porter, Alf R. Mitchell and
Sheridan, and DR.. Jennie Bailey,
entertained hosts of friends.
From four to six the Rollins
home, on Frazer Lane, was the
scene of merriment and of many
New Years greetings. At this
place visitors were received and
splendidly entertained by the
Misses Rollins, Miss Ethel Will
liams, and Mesdames Williams
and Meserve, of Florence, and the
Misses Ruby and Ida Shaeffer and
Hariette Barton, of Canon City.
In the West End, the Lobach
home presented an animated scene
of festive mirth and jollity. Here
there was ''open house" from four
to twelve end the mum Der of peo-
pie who called to exchange the
compliments of the season we're
not a few. The Misses Lobach,
Miss Walsh and Miss Crossman
received
AT each of these places there
was an abundance of good things
to eat and drink, and this, added
to the beautiful decorations, the
charming costumes and the delight
full entertainment of the various
hostesses, made the events most
enjoyable affairs,
Masked Ball of Oil City Lodge
January IL.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
w. !. (. Reception.

The ladies of the w. |. c., of
the Baptist church, gave recep-
ton last evening at the church,
which proved a grand success.
Luncheon was served at an early
hour and the young people proved
themselves no novices in the art of
preparing dainty things to eat.
Different games were also INDUCED
in to help afford the amusement of
the evening. Everyone there ex-
pressed themselves as having had
a delightful time.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
viii Install Officers.

Grand Canon Lodge No. II. A.
O. L. W. at Coal Greek, will, on
the 9th of this month, install the
following officers for the coming
term:
Thos. Bodycomb. p. NJ. w.
John Cownn. NJ. w.
d r. Davis, Foreman.
Ed. Cowperthwait, Overseer.
d. Q Williams, Rec. Sec'y.
Walter Lloyd, Trustee.
The guide, and both the inside
and outside watchmen. will be APP
pointed by the new master work
man. Auditing committee, to au-
dit the books for the present term,
consists of John q. Miller. d. X.
Davis, and Ed Cowperthwaite.
A social time, with refreshments,
will be had Mt the installation.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Special Notice.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to the undersigned are
requested to call and settle their
accounts, on or before Jan. LIST,
1900, at which time all unsettled
accounts will be put into the hands
of our attorney for collection.
Florence Packing & Provision Co.
73tf
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

Most of the business men of the
city are in the throes of their an
nual invoices, and too busy to fur
nish new ads. Other new ones
will be ready soon.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

Present your friends with souve-
mir dishes with pictures of Flor
ence, Ell Paso mill, Main street
Oil Derrick, Presbyterian and NJ
E. Church for Christmas presents,
at Julis McCandless'. 65tf
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Inquest Being Held.

AS we go to press the inquest of
Ezra Davis. the man who was
killed Saturday morning east of
town, is being held at Deibert's
undertaking rooms.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

For a fine assortment of Toys
and fancy goods. Daniels can not
be beat nor undersold. Cliff
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Got the Gold.

/ have today received $50 in gold
from The Globe, the same being
the first prize, 1914 ticket, which
| hold. B. f. LAPE,
Florence, Colo.
Third house west of Wilson s
hardware store.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Another Burglary.

Last Saturday night burglars
cut out a panel of the door in the
rear of Van Laws grocery store
and entered the building. They
were evidently after money for
no goods are thought to be missing
The money drawer was forced
open but, as it contained less than
dollar, it was not a very rich
haul. No clew.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

Most of the teachers who we're
away for the holidays returned
yesterday, and school is in pro-
gress as usual today.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

The editor of this paper spent
Sunday in Denver, returning last
evening.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

Tatum makes bicycles. Tatum
fixes bicycles. Take your wheel to
him; next to Jansen's paint shop
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Auctioneer.

| will sell your goods for you on
reasonable commission, or | will
buy your goods and pay cash.
Blackmer, the new secondhand
man, II Main street. 67tf
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

Beautiful building lots well To-
Gated, will be sold on the install
ment plan. See j. j, Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

If you want to rent a residence,
it you want to rent a business
house, see j. j. Fitzgerrell
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02

A great bargain is offered in
Main street business property. See
D. j. Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1900-01-02
Grand Mask Ball.

Remember the Grand Mask Ball
given by Oil City lodge No. IA, D..
of H, January IL, 1900, in Nc
Candless hall. Prizes will be Civ
en- to the best lady mask and the
best gentleman mask. Tickets,
81. Lady spectators, 25c.
The ladies of the w. r. G. ex-
pect to give an entertainment on
Washington's birthday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-10
DUST CLOUDS.
An Effort To BE Made to Keep Forest
Avenue sprInkled.

People living in the Deering district
have been kicking gently for some years
about the dust which blows in clouds
up Forest avenue all the year around ex-
cspting during the time that snow Ia on
she ground. 1t lie Q very long and very
Wide street and 10 travelled o great deal.
Every team that passes through Forest
avenue IL followed by cloud Of dust
and every electric car stirs up another
cloud. The annoyance to the persons
who live on this street as well a. those
wto plss through 1t has at last reached
very near the limit.
1t costa q large sum to keep this street
sprip kied properly. Last year the city
of Portland appropriated small sum for
this purpose, bat with one watering
cart very little improvement 10 notice.
able. Alderman Moulton has taken tn Q
matter In hand and 10 making an en-
deavor to arrange soma plan by which
Forest avenue may be kept well wet
down during the summer months. He
claims that 1t Is discrsdit to Portli nd
to have this street In such condition
wren so many strangers pass through 1t.
and he Intends 20 have something done to
better affairs IL ID is possible.