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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
CORONATION MAY
 PROVE A FIASCO
UNLESS PRICES OF SEATS ARE LOWERED KING WILL PASS IN FRONT OF ROWS OF HALF FILLED BENCHES.

London, June 1.-The coronation, as public spectacle, threatens to be fiasco. So serious and imminent has this possi- bility become that the London Times and other papers are printing alarmist letters urging the government to take steps to prevent its failure before 1t Is too late. The rapacity of the hotel keep CTS and the greed of the seat spectators are the reasons. It is scarcely more than a week before the coronation and not 50 per cent of the seats on the huge stands have been sold The people residing in the suburbs and country who have planned to come and see the King crown ed have now decided to stay awhile away while a large proportion of Londoners will avail themselves the opportunity to enjoy a holiday elsewhere, in preference to submitting to the Inconvenience of the extraordinary police regulations which will be enforced on the coronation days
 It is freely said that unless the stand proprietors admit the public in a body gratis the king will pass to his corona tion through an array of half filled benches,
 Even ticket sellers must sleep in Lon don coronation night and then get out in the streets at , q. m. According to the present arrangements only tickets hold CTS will be allowed through the barrier wickets which have been erected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
MANY SENSATIONS
 IN MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis, June 17.-Sensations came thick and fast in the police bribery cases today. When it came time to open the trial of Christopher Norbeck. detective for bribery. w. w. Erwin, his attorney, arose and confessed that he did not know the whereabouts of his client Hts ap- pointment with Norbeck was not kept by the client. He called ct the attorneys of fec this morning as had been his cus- tom since the trial began. The disappear ance of the accused caused great excite ment and a bench warrant will be issued for him. Since the conviction of Gardiner. special officer, and the commitment of Detective Harvey for perjury. Norbeck has been very Respondent and had threat ened suicide. His bail bond for s5O00 was signed by R. J. Hill and Bran Dozoni.
 Another sensation developed when 1t be- came known that Albert Ames, Mayor of Minneapolis, had been indicted by the grand jury for offering a bribe.
 The jury that has been hearing the Norbeck evidence was held in court until 1t became certain that the missing man would not appear. Judge Harrison then declared the bail bond forfeited and is- sued a bench warrant. le Is believed. however, that Norbeck has committed sui eide. 'Ft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
SLAYER SHOT
 BY HIS VICTIM
Dying Man Raises Weapon and Fires With Deadly Aim

Oklahoma City, O. T.. June 17.-E. w. Johnson, vice president of the McMichael Real Estate Company and who served through the Cuban campaign with the Rough Riders, was shot and killed here today by w. c. Mo Michael as a result of a contest ever a land claim Before he died Johnson shot and fatally wound ed McMichael.
 E. E. Brown, editor of the Times our nal, one of the oldest newspaper men in the territory, fired five times at Me- Michael after being arrested. There was talk of lynching MeMichael until it was learned his woond Was fatal.
 The meeting took place in Woodlawn addition, in the eastern end of the city. McMichael had been contesting for twelve years ihe homestead right to 16O acres of land in the addition. He, was de- feated in all the courts and in Washing ten, but was never elected from the claim, where he lived with his wife and Brown, editors of the Times-J ournal, bought lots in the addition through John sons company and were improving them.
 Yesterday McMichael had attacked Brown for entering the iand. Today Brown and Johnson attempted 10 lead away a COW placed on Browns lots by McNichael, when McMichael fired with out warning at Johnson Johnson fell with a bullet in his head and Brown drew his revolver and began firing at McMichael. and finally Johnson. dying. raised himself upon his elbow. rested his pistol on his wrist and fired twice at McMichael. One shot struck McMichael in the abdomen, the other going wild and he dropped his revolver and ran for aid. Johnson died in ten minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

ONDON. June 17.-A sensational
 story is current in London tonight E% of the discovery of a plot to as- sassinate King Edward. This story has created considerable discussion in news paper and other circles, but it is lack ing In anything like official confirmation.
 According to the current report King Edwards sudden illness at Aldershot was not due to cold but was merely an eX- cuse for withdrawing his majesty from public functions owing to the discovery by the Scotland Yard detectives of a plot against his life. The principals in this plot have not yet been arrested.
 It is cited In confirmation of this story that King Edwards recovery when he was ensconeed in Windsor Castle was as complete and speedy as his attack had been sudden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
REPUBLICANS IN
 NASHVILLE TODAY

Nashville, June 17.-Republicans of Ten nefsee will assemble Ill state convention here tomorrow. Already many of the leaders are on the scene with open head quarters, and the convention promises to be well attended and harmonious throughout, all factional feeling seeming to have been left at home.
 Only one name Is mentioned in the gu- bernatorial race, that of Judge P. T. Campbell of Green County.
 Hon. Walter P. Brownlow. representing the first Tennessee Congressional district will be permanent chairman of the con- vention. The platform viii endorse the administration of both Mckinley and Roosevelt and commend their course in the Philippines, in Cuba and Porto Rico.
 In State matters the election laws will be discussed more temperstety than here tofore with Q demand for representation at the ballot box of the choosing of the minority party: with . demand for the ap- plicationof the Dortoh law to Democratic as well as Republican strongholds. The repeal of the uniform text book lew will bs dspnandsd rM s s4s U
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
NEW STREET RAILWAY MANAGER
Raphael Semmes of Mobile In Charge
 of Montgomery System.

Montgomery June H-(SpeciaD-Raph ael Semmes of Mobile has been appoint ed general manager of hte Montgomery Street Railway Company to succeed R. F. Scott, who becomes superintendent of the system.
 Mr. Semmes took charge of the prop erty today. He was for twelve years general manager of the Memphis City Railway Company. having taken charge of that system when mule cars were op- erated. He changed the system to cleo tricity and when the company was rners- ed into the Citizens Electric Street Rail- way Company MT. semmes continued as general manager until 1893, when he was made general manager of the Street Railway Company, He remained with this company until early in this year when the property was sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
MAY HAVE BEEN PLOT TO
 MURDER KING EDWARD
Sensational Story Current in London Effect That His Recent Illness Was Fegned for the Purpose of Protecting
 Him-PIot Discovered by Detectives.

On the other hand 1t must be pointed out that If his majesty's illness had been merely diplomatic, the officials took great deal of trouble in keeping up the fiction. Sir Francis Laking, physician in ordinary to the king. was summoned by telegraph to Aldershdt; his prescriptions were hurriedly filled and everything about the kings apartments indicated the genuine nature of his Illness. Further more, King Edwards journey from Ald- ershot to Windsor in his motor car and the subsequent drive today to Windsor Park do not seem to indicate any fear of further attack upon his person.
 At Scotland Yard tonight the utmost reticence was maintained concerning these rumors. It was noticeable, how ever, that the chief inspectors who usu- ally return home at night were all on duty there and while they refused to see newspaper reporters until tomorrow morning they declined to either deny or to confirm the rumor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
PLANT SYSTEM IS
 FINALLY ABSORBED

Baltimore, June 1.-The details of the financial arrangements under which the Atlantic Coast Line absorbs the Plant system are made public here today. There will be a consolidated first mortgage at the rate of 1000 mile on the 4000 miles of road which the merger includes. This mortgage will be in the shape of per cent bonds. The consolidated company also secures the right to issue $26. GOO. GOO of per cent certificates of indebtedness.
 With the authority secured to increase the capital stock to S42,o000OO the Allan tic Coast Line will have at total author ized capitalizat ion in first mortgage bonds, certificates of indebtedness and capital stock of si47.0O0. As now consti- tuted the system will extend from Wash ington. D. C.. to Tampa, Punta Gorda. Fla. with Nofrolk. Wilmington, Chares- ton. Savannah and Jacksonville as the seaport outlets and Atlanta and Mont- gomsry e tAs sateways tc the vsst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
ADMINISTRATION MAY DROP
 CUBAN RELIEF LEGISLATION
MAD RUSH FOR LAND AT
 FORT HALL RESERVATION

Focatelio, Idaho, June 17.-Exactly at 12 o'clock today 1900 men and boys of all ages rushed across the line of the ceded Fort Hali reservation and disappeared in a cloud of dust in their mad rush for homestead and mineral lands. Most of them were mounted on horses and ponies,
 a majority heavily armed Probably a thousand persons departed later with pack animals. Before o'clock Pocatello was practically deserted. Many signs of trouble were apparent before the starting signal was given. Tn scores of instances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington. June 11-Ala bama' Fair in south, showers in north portion Wed- nesday; Thursday probable showersi light, variable winds. mostly south on the coast.
 Page One. Administration may drop Cuban rellef question. Hous, am ends bankruptcy law. Democrats lave hot fight in Illinois Reported plot to kill King Edward. Dying man shoots his slayer. Page Two. Miners convention at Bessemsr' U. s. warships sent to Laguira. stork no longer hovers OCT White House.
 Page Three. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in looal hotels.
 Page Five. seabosrd hearing concluded. Educational association in sessicn here. Arditorium leased to Manager Jake Wells. New car plant now seems assured.
 Page Six. Social news of Birmingham.
 Page Seven. Local and foi eign market reports. Page Eight. B general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

Chicago, June Reinstatement ruled in the corn pit on the board of trade today. The fear of a corner In July options, which caused sharp upturn yesterday. was augmented at the opening of business by the reluctance of the big holders of g6fy to sell. In consequence, shorts, who feared a runaway market, bought every thing in sight and bid excitedly for more in order to stop their losses Prices fluc- tuated widely. The manipulated options operated rather steady at 64ss to 64Bc,
 but at once began making jumps of 1c or more receding as much and then ad- vancing still further. Shortly after the first hour of trade July sold at s69sc. From this price 1t declined to 651hc. only to be pushed up again in a short time to 6S1sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
CORNER ON CORN CAUSES
 EXCITEMENT IN THE PIT

The supposed corner that Is at pres ent the only factor in corn is said by old traders to be an assured fact. Last years small yield of corn gave an early buying argument when July options were first quoted. As prospects for good crop this year began to develop the old time bears sold short bull clique said to be led by John w. Gates and his Wall Street assistants, bought every offer. Stocks of contract corn have been very low and are growing lower. All told at present there is less than 100000 bushels of contract graded corn with which shorts can cover. And yet the Gates crowd Is credited with having bought of these same shorts over 15.O00, 900 bushels.
 After being in a constant boil all day. July corn closed with a gain of AZ over yesterdays low price at 67is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
Refused tO Discharge Five Girls
 on Account of Relatives
MEN WORKED IN THE MINES
EmpIoyes Wanted Girls Discharged fer That Reason and Strike Results. 1000 Persons Affected-Non.
 Union Men Arrive.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 1I-Becauss the general manager would not discharge five girls whose relatives are still at work in the mines, the Wilkesbarre Lace Manu- featuring Company, the largest in the United States, was compelled to shut down today. oSme 1000 persons are af- fected. The shutting down of the lace mill was the only important develop ment in the Wyoming region today.
 There Is a persistent rumor afoat that non-union men will be brought into the coal fields to mine coal. This cannot be done because practically all the anthra- cite miners of this country are located in this region and all are on a strike. New men cannot take the places Of the strikers. because under Pennsylvania laws no one can be employed as min- or without having obtain d certi''caie showing ttat he has had two years ex- perience at the anthracite mining The only way the companies can start their collieries Is by a break in the ranks of the strikers. At present there is no in- dication of a break.
 Soft Coal Shipped Eastward.
 
 the effect that bituminous coal is being shipped eastward in great quantities to help out on the shortage caused by the ePthracite miners strike was the sub 1eet of much talk in this district today. The Associated Press learns that while soft coal may be going into the eastern market little if any of it is being shipped frcm the Pittsburg district.
 Virginia Miners on March.
 Roanoke. Va, June 17.-A special from Vivian, w. Va, states that the army of strikers several hundred strong, passed | through the coal fields last night, con- tinued their march this morning for Po- cahontas, Va. where they camped to- night. At several mines few dissatis- fled men joined the marchers. A posse oi officers is accompanying the men. R. l.. Morris was shot at Empire Coal and Coke company's tippie last night. but not seriously injured.
 Loading thronEhout the field today will be about the same as yesterday. Colored Masons from all over the state met at North Fork this morning to take up the matter of lending assistance 70 the strik- CTS. H
 Violated Injunction. Fairmont W. Va, June 17.-Justice Flo ming decided today thar the miners' strike leaders were guilty of violating Judge Mason's injunction and held them in $200 bond to answer an indictment at the next term of court. United States Marshal c. D. Elliott served amended In- functions upon the strike les ders today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
HANNA WILL SEE BURTON.
Will Probably Persuade Him to Re
 main in the Race.

Cleveland. O., June 17.-Senator Hanna Will return to Washington this evening and it is stated will hold a conference with Congressman Burton tomorrow which it is thought will res.ult in the lat ter remaining on the ticket for re-elec- tion to Congress.
 MT. Hanna stated today that strong effort would be made to re-establish har- ,nony in the local Republican situation. He added that he felt sat atisfied that MT. Rurton's decision to withdraw from the ticket had been brought by erroneous and misle ading reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

1t was known that three or more men proposed to locate on the same piece of land.
 The boundary line of the ceded portion of tho reservation opened to settlement today was lined for miles this morning with people awaiting the hour of noon. All morning Pocatello had been surround ed by people. but the larger proportion gathered on the "Hcg Back" T mile southeast Of the city and 1t was from this point that the great rush took place. It began at n whistle signal from the Ore gor Short Line shops.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
TO TRADE

rTo TkADE-,Wbat have you-A good. inside
value 81 300 or will sell 500 down and $50 per
month, no interest 4. H. Carpenter, Tribune
olliss. H-n
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
SUES BROTHERS, ESTATE.
w. X. Johnson Charges Brothers
Wife of Holding Back His
Share.

Wilbur X. johnson, a mining
promoter and investor, alleges in a
suit filed in the district court
that Emma Adelaide johnson,
widow of his brother, William
johnson, is wrongfully preventing
him from securing possession OF
certain interests in property and
investments in which he alleges
he and his brother were jointly
interested prior to his brothers.
death, April 7, 1901. BE asks that
receiver for his brothers estate
be appointed and that Mrs. John
son, Administrative, be compelled
to make an accounting to the
receiver.
He AYERS that since Mrs. John :
son took charge of the estate, April
%, 1901, she has refused absolutely
to permit him to examine the
books or to turn over to him what
he alleges is his share of the
estate.
A long list of ventures which
johnson says he and his brother
promoted is set forth in the com
plant, among them the Florence
& Cripple Greek railroad, of which
William johnson was president
at the time it was organized; the
Florence TOWNSHIP; an agreement
concerning the Victor TOWNSHIP,
made with the Rose Mining com.
pany; an interest in the water
works franchise of Florence: an
interest in the Florence d South
ern Railway company; an interest
in the Sadler zinc process; an
interest in the Rocky Mountain
Smelling company and an option
on the Trinidad smelter, including
a lease.
William Johnson's will has been
presented to the county court OF
Fremont county.-Denver Repub,
lican.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
ODD FELLOWS AT VICTOR.
Eighty-Third Anniversary Cele.
bration by Pixies Peak As
ISOLATION.

The Odd Fellows celebration at
Victor Saturday WAS great sue
cess, all of the towns in the as
sociation being represented except
ing Canon City and Salida. Flor
ence sent about 10, the largest
nun Der from any one town, and
the Victor delegates were not slow
in recognizing that fact and they
express very warmly their appre-
citation of the effort on the part
of Florence for good represen-
tation.
The parade at | o'clock was in
dulged in by about 500 Odd Eel
lows headed by the Cripple Creek
band, which by the way is one of
the best musical organizations in
the state. Following the parade
was the drilling contest between
the cantons from Colorado Springs
and Cripple Creek, the latter win
ming the first prize of 500 cash,
to the delight of the large as
sen IDLY.
At a O'Clock exercises were held
in the opera house
In Masonic hall at O'Clock in
the evening Pixies Peak District
association held its annual meet
ing and election of officers, which
resulted as follows: President, j.
w Kreiger of Colorado Springs;
first vice president, Rev. James
Mclaughlin of Victor; second vice
president, Bella Lashley of Pueblo;
third vice president, Dial Weyand
of Cripple Creek; secretary, j. $.
Dancer of Colorado Springs; treas
urer, E E Watts of Florence. The
celebration of the next anniversary
WAS fixed for Colorado Springs.
In the evening in armory hall
about 400 couples attended the
grand ball
Victor lodge certainly deserves
great credit for the splendid man.
ner in which they entertained their
visitors
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
PUEBLO 6, FLORENCE 4.
Eagles Lose First Game of Season
to Pueblo.
to Pueblo.

Both teams played hard and put
up good exhibition of base ball
at the game here yesterday and at
the beginning of the ninth inning
the score stood even, Pueblo 2,
Florence 2. but in the first half of
the ninth the O. F. & l. boys
brought in four men and the
Eagles scored goose eggs.
There was fair attendance and
number of rooters present from
both towns. George Patterson of
the locals made the star play of the
game. 1t is said that poor be-
ginning makes good ending and
while the beginning is not such a
poor one the Eagles are confident
of winning the best average for the
year
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

THE Rock Island passenger de-
partment has just issued a neat
little book advertising the wonders
of Cloudcroft, N. NJ. which is
situated just on the crest of the
Sacramento mountains. This sum-
mer resort is bound to come into
popular favor because it is pecu
liarly situated, the climate in sum
mer is delightful and the scenery
in the surrounding country is
simply grand. An excellent hotel
has been constructed by the com
pany. A large pavilion beauti-
fully and conveniently situated is
also one of the features of this
resort
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

Orders taken at The TRIBUNE
Job Office for Rubber stamps. We
also make a specially of engraved
visiting cards and invitations 93tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

The loneliest missionary in the
world is probably the Rev. j. o.
Springer. whose station is on Herschel
Island. near the mouth of the Macken-
zie river well within the arctic circle.
The latest letter received from this
solitary man IS dated Oct %. 1900.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

State Senator rrainor has introduced
a bill in the New York Legislature pro
viding that the habitual drunltard may
be incarcerated in an institution from
which he shall not be released without
an order by the Supreme Court.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

REV DR.. Charles Nichols. who
achieved notoriety by publishing list
of whom he regarded as the elite of
society in the United States. has been
overwhelmed with offers from lyceum
bureaus and lecturing associations to
define his views of what American So
ciety should consist.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
Classified Advertisements.

Advertisements will be run in this depart
ment at the rate of 10 words in issues for .
ceuts, payable in advance advertisement
will be taken for loss than % cents. Here is al
opportunity to advertise at minimum cost
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

Prof. John j. Jones, the optical
specialist, is still at the Albion
hotel. Office hours from ] to 3
O'Clock D N. Don't fail to see him
il you need glasses. bO-5l
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28

E. r. Millar, heavy and light
dIayage, Piano moving speciality.
Promptness and accuracy, 34-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
Less than One Fare for Round Trip

to San Francisco or Los Angeles
via Union Pacific April 23rd to
2Sth Stopovers, diverse routes,
final limit June 25th Entirely
new electric lighted solid vestibule
trains. Quickest time. See your
local agent or address E. R, Griffin,
General Agent, Denver, 24-2S
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
ISCELLAN EOUS

DUEBLO lots are good Investment, especial
i ly those in Bessemer and on the East Sidr
near the zinc smelter These lots were bought
before the raise in prices aud be sold at
bargain prices. We have lots at 500 and mp
wards IN all parts on th5 city, some OF which
will sell on easy payments. Call on us or write
us at once. Parker a Long, Real Estate and
Insurance, 40 Mechanic Bldg, Pueblo, Colo
Phone 315 A. ~ II
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
Florence, Colo, April End, 1902


Mr. Dick Tate, City
Dear Sr-I let you know that still do work
other stuff dictate and be found
any office Soliciting
continued dictation | remain Yours truly,
W. H. JACK
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-04-28
The MonteIius Piano Co.

Branch Store. CANON CITY.
Pianos can also be seen at Frueau1
Bros Book Store, Florence.
Low Prices. Easy Terms
c. E. SULLIVAN. Local Mgr.