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The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
Communicated.
Coal Greek, Colo, March 10

Coal Greek, Colo, March 10.
Mr. EDITOR:
Allow me a space in your valu-
able paper to correct a statement
which was made, and highly over
colored, in your issue of Monday,
March II, 1902, viz: Riot Avert
ed. Officials of the @. f. d. |.
Company and Miners Disagree"
First. The Republicans of Coal
Greek did not meet in caucus on
the Friday mentioned. The Citi-
zen party, which has been the
dominant party in municipal affairs
for the past two years in this town,
held their caucus on the day above
mentioned, and succeeded in nom
mating clean representative tick
ct of the Citizen party of Coal
Creek without any savory of the
G. F. d l. compsny's brand at
tached to them.
Second. The meeting or caucus
WAS one of the most harmonious
ever held in any town, no words
casting any reflection on any per-
son was uttered by any one during
the meeting. The routine of bust
ness being duly transacted, the
meeting was adjournnd to the
satisfaction of tho majority.
Third. What trsnspired after
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
SPECIAL OIL EDITION.

THE TRIBUNE is making arrange
ments to issue a special oil edition
at an early date. 1t will contain a
complete and comprehensive write
up of the Florence oil field from
its discovery to date, the edition to
be nicely illustrated, and to be
accompanied with map of the
field, showing the actual number
of wells, tho extent of the produc-
ing territory, and in fact every
thing that will be of interest in
connection with the oil industry.
The write-up will include about
twelve pages of The TRIBUNE
printed on good paper and will
include a descriptive write-up of
the town and county's resources
and possibilities.
Florence is in the only oil belt
in the state and she has the natur-
al resources for the making of a
town of 10000 people. The oil
business if properly pushed will
increase the population of the town
to 5000 or 10000 inhabitants
within the next few months We
have the resources-why not de-
velop them3
Mr.. Fred Chase, formerly a
newspaper man of Galveston, Tex.
will assist THE TRIBUNE in this
edition, and as he comes from the
locality of the Texas oil fields, he
is peculiarly fitted for compiling
and writing up the industry.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
Homeseekers' Excursions

Round Trip houeseekers' rates
to Northwest on f"llowing dates
April / and 10, May q and 20
Rate of one irst-cIss limited fare
plus 50 for round trip Going
transit limit, Is days from date OF
sale Tickets TO be executed for
return passage any day within
final limit, which shall not be more
than q days from date of sale,
and will be good only for contin
uous passage on return trip. Rate
applies to Washington, Oregon
and British Colum bia.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

AT last arrangements have been
completed for building railroad
into Routt county, or at least the
Colorado Springs Gazette is re-
liably informed to that effect. d.
II. Moffatt and W. G. Evans, of
Denver, promoted the deal which
will connect Routt county by rail
with the rest of the state.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

"The Geology of the Colorado
Oil Fields" was the subject of an
address by Prof. Geo. L. Cannon
before the Colorado Academy of
Science meeting last Tuesday
evening. He said: THAT oil had
been found near Florence as early
as 1860. Between that date and
1870, 5000 barrels were taken
from a we'll $50 feet deep. The
geological formation of the SUBJ
stratum of the state is not such
as to produce great quantities of
oil. The Boulder oil district will
never equal that of the Florence
district" l."
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
Goods are spaIdn and or Gloves 1s 1asks Bats Balls

the meeting was adjourned and
the crowd dispersed, the Citizens
as party are not accountable.
But, Mr.. Editor, you are fully
aware that after all meetings or
oaucuses you will meet with sore
headsp Those that fail to carry
their pets or choice schemes to the
front, will for some reason or other
resort to abusing party or parties,
especially if they are employees of
the @. f. & / company and hold
ing petty Office. So it was in
this case.
Fourth. Right here allow me to
say las candidate for the office
of mayor of Coal Creek without
fear of contradiction that | am not
Republican and have not been a
Republican, and that the officials
or bosses of the G, F. & l. com
pany have never attempte to hold
their sway over me and placing
me as nominee for the highest
office the town of Coal Creek can
confer upon any ono of its citizens
| accepted the nomination through
the pressure that was brought upon
me by che citizens and tax payers
of this town for 20 years and over.
Very Truly Yours,
WILLIAM GILBERT.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
WILLIAM GILBERT

THE TRIBUNE willingly grants
space to Mr.. Gilbert's communi-
cation, but will say that the article
referred to was furnished by men
who were there and whose word
THE TRIBUNE considered authen-
tic.-Ed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
OIL DEVELOP1ENT.
Eleven Strings of Tools Entering
Bowels of the Earth.

If oil is struck in every we'll
that is being drilled at present in
the Florence field, there will be
something doing in oil within
forty days, The United Oil com
pany has four strings of tools at
work in different parts of the field,
the Florence Oil company has two
the Rocky Mountain one, Colum-
bia Crude Oil company one, Key
stone Oil company one, Colorado
Springs and Florence one, Colum-
bia Oil and Development company
one.
Besides these there are num-
Der of companies preparing to drill,
including the Florence Consolidat-
ed, three wells. two derricks built
Florence & De Beque, ground
leased, Senator Oil company. A
number of people are arranging to
buy and lease land
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

Up-to date dressmaking and
ladies tailoring Good fit and the
best of work guaranteed Mrs
Jones, Daniels block. 36-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
STOP

Don't search any further we can sup
ply you with the best watch on the
market and the best styles of cases for a
very small sum of money.
We have just received lot of Watches
and we bought them as cheap as READY
CASH will buy them, and we offer them
to you at great reduction on all former
prices. Come in and see them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
Card of Thanks.

We take this means of thanking
our many friends who 80 kindly
assisted during the recent illness
and death of our husband and
father
Mrs. l. B. MEANS AND FAMILY.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
The Quick Time of Union Pacific

Inc QUICK lime OF Union Pacific.
For example, it saves you a
whole day enroute Denver to San
Francisco, which means saving of
cost of meals and valuabl time.
Equally as good service eastbound
Solid track, quick time and super
ior equipment are our specialties
See your local agent or address K
R Griffin, General Agent, Denver.
81
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

Five-piece Quadruple Plate Tea
Set in the grab sale. Gibbs jew
elry Co. IA If
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

E. r. Millar, heavy and light
dIayage, Piano moving specially,
Promptness and accuracy. 34-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

If you want good second hand
carpets cheap, go 10 Bookings tt
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

Wall paper. latest styles and
lowest prices, at Jansen's. 03 3m
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
Ready to Rean

Headquarters for the OIL EXPERT,
II. McDOUGALL, who located the
Debeque Oil Wells, the Boulder Basin
Oil Wells & Refining Cos Wells, the
Wagner Ranch wells, and during the
past five wears has located many OF the
largest producers in the Florence oil field,
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

Ten watches at 80 cents each
Grab Sale Friday, 10 q. N. Gibbs
Jewelry Co. Ia If
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20

1 OST-On st Patrick's evening, either in
IL Morgan hall on the street, square locket
charm. On one side are two small diamonds !;
in the center a ruby, Reward il left at this
office. l5-O~
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-03-20
Classified Advertisements.

Advertisements will be run in this depart
ment at the rate of Is words in issues for rs
cents, payable in advance; no advertisement
will be taken for less than 25 cents. Here liz an
opportunity to advertise at minimum cost,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Heavy Decline in Grain and Provisions

The slump in corn last week was :
cents per bushel and u cents from the
highest point reached this year. Al
kinds OF grain and provisions were de-
moraiized in theCbicago and other west.
ern markets. Ideal weather for harvest.
ing spring wheat and growing weather
Tor corn was reported from every point.
September wheat closed at 67k, Decem-
Der Coy, May coz. September corn
touched 40 cents and closed at 81. lie
cember 39&, May 3sx. Oats. September
26h for old aud BOZ for new. The de.
cline in provisions was disastrous to the
bulls. Pork fell off so cents per barrel.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Mr.. William A. Lille Hurt

Hon. William \. Little. OF Fredericks
burg, Va. a former member Of the Nir
ginia state senate fell and was slight,
injured on Pennsylvania avenue. nea,
seventh street. last night about Il
O'Clock Mr.. Little stopped in front Of a
store for a few moments to look at The
goods displayed in the window. and
slipped down IA lac stepped back. lie
struck his head on the side OF the window.
Mr.. Little was taken To the Emergency
Hospital, where II was found that he had
only sustained slight abrasion of the
scalp. After the wound was dressed a.,
was able TO return To his apartment AT
the Raleigh Hotel Washington Post
sunday
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12

The Virginia lryington) Citizen i'm a..
report Of Marvin Grove Camp me,tin,,
SAY :. On Tuesday Rev. J. ". Ros..bro
~ -. an eminent prcshy teri,n divine of
frderiek-hurg. arrived and upon invi
tation has preached some very effective
sermons"
Mr. and Mrs Erie Hagen. vbo r.,
turned from their wedding trim lnsf
week and We're guests al -Little Nbim ..
the home of Mr. George Pnr,is and ftmi.
Is IN stafford have gone To- Crook.ton
Mimi. their future home.
Mis- Amelia Brulle. who has been visit
Ing friends and relatives througbnut
Missouri since May. has returned nc
companied by Mrs. Geo. Bartholomaens
and little daughter. Laura. Of Warren
ton. Mo.
Mrs Chas j. Stoll aud children. Of
brooklyn, Md. are he guests of her mar
ents. MIR. and Mrs r. Brulle. at White
Plains"
Mics Maggie Kelly has returned from
Atlantic city. having been called home by
the sickness of her sister
Mr. John \. Evans. Jr of Stafford is
reported much worse. \ trained nurse is
attending him.
Mrs W. Key Howard of Kenmore. 9"
Il visiting relatives in Clarke county.
Judge J. G.. Moncure. Of Shreveport
La. IL visiting relatives IN STAFFORD.
Miss BESSIE Chesley has returned from
a trip 20 Atlantic city y. j.
Miss Lizzie Kelly continues very sick at
her home ON Hanover street
All summer goods Mt sacrifice prices Il
{. ". Jones Cash Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
ON cULPEPER BATTLEFIELD.
Reunion Of Confederate and Federal Veterans
a; Cedar Mountain

The surviving members OF the Twenty
eighth regiment. New York state Nolun
teers. began their annual reunion at Cul
pepper Friday with the dedication at tn,
national cemetery of massive grant,
monument TO the memory of their com
rades who fell at the battle Of Ceda,
Mountain. 1t was in this battle that TIA,
wenty-eighth had every one of its lin
officers either killed or wounded. toeethe
with 90 per cent of the rank and file. II
celebration Of the event the citizens q
tulpeper extended cordial welcome I,
the visiting veterans, and the town wa
deliberately decorated with flags m,
streamers.
The orator was Judge Owen b. Brown
OF Dayton, o., son of Col T.. f. Brown
who commanded the regiment. Gen. Hor.
alto c. King. OF Brooklyn. y Y. read an
original poem. Friday night in Rixey :
Opera House campfire was held. presid-
Ell over by Judge Daniel A. Grimslev. oi
Cuipeper. Mayor Alden A. Bell made the
address of welcome
On Saturday the forgieth anniversar,
OF the engagement was observed upon
the historic battlefield Judge Daniel A
Grimsey. who had been assigned the du
~ 10 mark the battlc-iields OF Culpepet
County. had arranged that this anniser
snry should be observed with "A reunion
OF those survivors who participated in
this engagement. His wishes were pub
lished aud hearty r. 'ponse was received
Many survivors of the Federal arm,
were in attendance, coming from all part.
oil the Union, while nearly all the survi-
vors OF the Twenty-eighth New lorl,
Regiment were there. Many Confcderat t.
veterans Were also there from a distance
nj
represented.
After the battle-feis had been roamed
over the large assemblage returned Ia
the grove near the Cedar Run Church.
hecrowd numbered about 1000. and al
noon dinner was served. The ladies ol
the neighborhood and county acquitted
themselves with credit in providing din
ner for the great crowd. A band from
Washington rendered sele tions during
dinner.
The exercises followed the out door
banquet. Mrs StlsOn. daughter of thu
adlutant of the Twenty eighth New York
Regiment, who was killed in the battle
oi Cedar Mountain, sang Columbia. the
TEN OF the Ocean, star Spangled Ban
ner. Dixie and Annie Laurie" 4
choir. comprised of the ladies of thecoum-
", also rendered many sweet selections.
NoPt. =. VI HidckloFb, OF i-ynchDurg,
formerly OF Stonewall Jackson's staff
was the principal orator of the occasion
Others also addressed the assemblage.
among them Col. Miller, OF the Pennsyl-
vania cavalry, who also participated in
the famous charge; Capt Lloyd, and Gen.
Curtis, ex-member of Congress.
Secretary c. W. BOyce, in behalf of the
visitors, read a set OF resolutions which
were carried with a cheer. extending
their thanks and appreciation to the peo-
pie OF Culpeper and vicinity for their cor
dial welcome and generous hospitality
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Brol

Wheat, 40 to -; corn. 90 to
81; meal, $1.40 to $I.45 per lOC
pounds; oats. so TO 90; fowls Qive). 5
to o; turkeys Qive), 8 to 10
ducks 0ive), s to 8; Winter chickens
TO per pound; Spring chickens
~ to per pound; lard, o to II eggs
l3z TO l4k; butter, Is to 10; hams, il
TO 10; Irish potatoes. 60 to 10. beef 4 e
.; veal, . TO 6; pork 81 to Z; hides green
to .; hides dry, Z to &; baled hay
$l2 to S15 per ton.
Wool-Unwashed, 10 to 20, washed,
"a tc %.
Leaf Sumac-50 to 50 cents per hun
dred pounds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Special Services at the Baptist Church.

The auditorium Of the Baptist Churv
was used Sunday Tor the first time in
several months. il having been closed for
repairs The improvements which were
recently described in TIM FREE LANct
render il one OF The most beautiful house.
OF worship in the State. Rev DR.. !. :
Dill. the pastor. preached "A sermon az
propriatc To the occasion and was assist
ed in the service by Rev. DR. T. :. Duna.
way. former pastor of the church. Sev
eral special musical selections were bean.
tiiull' rendered. \ large congregation
was present
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
A Yachting Party

\ party of ladies' and gentlemen are en-
Joying two weeks cruise of The Kappa
hammock river and Chesapeake bay. They
viii visit Old Point. Ocean View. Buck.
roe Beach and other places
Those I'm the party are Misses Meta
Pollock Eva Tyler. Minnie smith Bruce
Goolrick. Matte Franklin. Mary Wallace.
Ida TOlson. and Mrs. :. X Gore. Mrs
Powers. of Port Royal; Miss Mary sykes.
81 Pittsburg; Miss Grace southern. OF
Nashington; Misses Eva. Mary Sophia
and Nirgie Tayloe. of King George; Messrs
John Pollock. OF King George W. 4
Pratt, Of Port Royal; r Y. Turner and
Armstead Lewis of Port Conway: BLAND
beverley and cambridge Sale. oi Essex
Hayden and Edward Tayloe and vii
liam smith. OF King George.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Mr.. THOMAS c. KING DIES SUDDENLY.
Without Warning he Ssscumbs to Heart Dis
ease Wtile Attending to His Usual Duties.

Mr. Thomas g. King. brother Of the
late W. King. died very suddenly of
heart disease at his place of business. the
travail Carriage Works. in this city sat
urday about - O'Clock. aged sixty seven
years The deceased was one of the hest
known men Of this city. where he was
born in 1885. On Saturday morning he
went TO work in his usual health. and a
few minutes before his death talked
Pleasantly to Mr.. ID. l.. Gravatt. lie pnt
on his coat and started to dinner and
before reaching the steps fell Mr.. Ora
watt, who was coming up. FASTENED To
him and lifting him up found rhat he was
dead. Medical assistance was sum.
mOned but IL was Of no avail
hr. King had been in the employ Of the
Gravatt works since 1886 and had en-.
Ioyed the confidence and respect Of his
hrin TO his death. He was "A member OF
the Baptist church and served in the
Both Regiment a. chief Of the drum CORPS
Of 30 wering's band during the whole of
the war of 1861 and 90. and was a
member 81 the band from its organiza-
ton until IL disbanded about u yearayo
Mr. King was also a member of Myrtle
Lodge. No. %. of odd Fellowsand that or
ganization attended the funeral in a BODY
lie was genial. warm hearted man.
anu his many friends will regret to hear
of his death.
lie was married three times. aud his
last vile. who survives him. was Miss
Mollie King of this city. His children
are: Mrs. John T. Knight. Mrs. Emmett
J.. Allison. Mrs. Eugene Bozel. of this
city; Mrs. John Waller, of Spotsylvania:
Shas. 4. King and Miss Maggie King. Of
Washington. ana French King. of Phila-
delphia
Funeral services were held from the
BAPTIST Church Monday evening at 4
O'Clock. conducted by Rev. DR.. +. ). Dun
away lnterment in the city cemetery.
he pail bearers were. Messrs. r. j
Marshall. 4. b towering. :. j. Quinn.
II. H. Gravatt James y Turner. y. G.
Cole
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG and
POTOMAC RAILROAD.

cor NJ. daily. stops on signal at


coz NJ. daily. stops on signal at
Ssh A. NJ daily No local -tous.
lO.O5A n. sundays only. STOPS ON signal
at brooke. Aqua. " ide " alter. Quautfco Ma
runisco aud Occoquau.
lo.tt 4. NJ. daily, except sunday. stops
on Slgnal AT Brooke. Aqua. Wide Water.
Ouantico. Cherry iiill. occoquan. LortoH and
Accotink.
IIGT N. daily except sunday No local
T'0a p. NJ. daily. stops ON signal at Brooke
and widow alter.
T5i y. M. daily. No local stop~
1901 4. NJ. daily. stops GA -ignalnt
brooke. Wide Water Ru1 Quantico. stops
on signal at O,coquan on sundays only.
LEAVE roUruW Anu.
80 A. VI. daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation. Makes an stops.
$50 A. NJ. daily. Atlentic fonst Line
trnin. Stop~ at Milford. boswell and ASH
tRud. daily. and ON signal at other local
stops .,u sundays only.
r.t6 \. ". daily except sunday. Makes
local -top- on signal
i2.uT d m daily \ y train Stops on
signal at Milford. no-wcii and Ashland
II. PES p. n. daily. southern Railway train.
No local stops.
5.ao r. ~ daily. Atlantic Coast LIN.
trAin. Stops at boswell aud Ashland.
@.in 4. NJ daily. Makes local stops on
S35 r. NJ daily. Scahoard Air Line train.
Stops At boswell aud Ashland ON signal.
Accommodation train leaves Richmond
Pm. daily except sunday arrives reicrick--
burg GO 4. NJ.
". 4. TAYLOR. rrafnc Manager.
" u. ut NE. General Manager.
r. 4. II. Ny EitS. President.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Death of Mrs. Augustine Pates

Mrs. Clemcntine Pates. widow Of the
late Augustine Pates, died NJ her HON,
here sunday night after a brief illness
aged G6 years She is survived by 10 chill
dren and II grandchildren. The children
are Messrs. Bailey : pates. of this city
James ). Patcs. NC Pates. Louis pates
Mrs. Vim. Parker. Mrs. y. W Gardner
Mrs BAIL Leitch, Mrs Geo. W. Gardner
Mrs. VIM. Oliver and Mrs. Susie Riley. O
Spotsylvania county.
The funeral will take place from tn,
the residence here Wednesday afternoon
at two o clock, services to be conducted
by Rev. DR.. T. : Dunawav.
The pail bearers will be Alessrs II Rnr
russ, B Embrey. VIM Perry. r. f. Nor
rIson. Tbos McGhee. Frank Eastburn.
Ficklin White.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS

keep all kinds of North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles, l.aths, Sash, Doors and Blinds,
Lime Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plastering
Hair, Building and Paving Brick Tin
and Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Linseed Oil, Tnrpentine, Dryer Narnish
and Lewis's White Lead. Paint Brushes
OF all kinds, Window Glass and Putty,
Builders Hardware of all kinds, Tar
Roofing and Sheathing Paper.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe.
a nnrE
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
On the Honor Roll.

In the roll of honor OF National Banks
OF the United States published in Tho
New York Financier. the National Bank
OF fredericksburg, Va. is given a record
oi Sis % as percentage of surplus and
undivided profits to capital with the
following rank: In national system 32l !:
in city LIST: in the State Sth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Death of Miss MoIIle Embrey.

Miss Mollie Embrey died at her home.
about three miles from this city, in Spot
sylvania, Saturday evening. of typhoid
fever, aged 20 years. Funeral services
were held from Salem church Sunday
evening At . O'Clock, Rev. W. J. Decker
officiating. and the interment made in
the cemetery near the church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.
Schedule Tor 1907

Connections at Ere,ierick -hurg with T.. J..
n 4. X. r.. aud Weemz Steamboat 60. At
Orange wish southern 4 a and Chesapeake 3
ohio VI, A.
The only line To the Charlottesville and
Wilderness tattiefeldS.
Eastern STANDARD Time. Daily except sun
day. W ~. RICHARDS tru. Manager.
Train No. leaves Orange the .th Monday
I a each mnnth nt 3 y. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-08-12
Orange Farm Sold.

Harlow and Voolfolk, real estate
agents Mt Orange. have sold the farm OF
Mr. II. r. Holiday, Sr, of Rapidan
whichis situated near Racoon Ford. con
tanning 24O acres. and known as Pearl
HILL" to Mr.. q. W Hume Terms pri
Vate