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The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

were put in use and some of them
are doing duty in this field today.
Among the oil companies or
ganized was the Arkansas Valley
Oil 4 Land Co.. which had lot of
cattle lands, and also lease from
the New Castle Coal Co. well
being sunk on the latter about
mile south of town, The well came
in producer Other development
continued in small way, little
companies springing into existence,
and selling out or running out of
money,
The Awakening
The actual development of the
great wealth which is hidden un-
der the ground adjacent to Flor
ence has its inception in the first
visit to this city of J. Wallace. the
now vice president and general
manager of the United Oil COM
pany, the most important oil pro
ducing aud refining company west
of the Mississippi river. This was
in the spring of 1885, on which
occasion Mr.. Wallace, at that time
the largest manufactures of waxed
paper and kindred products in the
United States, WAS on his way to
New York where his daughter was
dangerously sick. In stopping off
the train at Canon City to get
telegram, he got left Having sew
eral hours time on his hands he,
in talking with residents there,
learned of the oil production in the
Florence field. A telegram in the
meantime advised him that his
daughter was out of danger, and
that there was no need for him to
hurry home He therefore came
to Florence by team. for the pur-
pose of seeing for himself whether
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

PRESIDENT
THE oil fields of Penny yvania and the furnish the
port product of this country. In the the population
dense year becoming denr The output of that
tion is limited for all that is immense. The daily demands
for the various products of petroleum increasing and being
fields The Rocky Mountain region
yet little developed expect the day when this
will be shipping the refined product to the Missouri
and nconscerabe that Our territory widen
all the and the wealth in the Florence field be
brought beyond calculation j Wallace.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

LcoNrIsuED ON PAGE EIGHT
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30
Coming soon-"The Dice Of Death. /"

An advance press notice says that
the attraction, "Dice Of Death, -
at opera house Monday night, Dec. /,
l. one OF those thoroughly entertain
ing comedy-dramas commanding the
inteFesf Of the people Of all social
grades. The story Of the play is
founded on certain phases Of every
day life that touch the heart strings
aud call largely on the pathos Of
our natures. The play throughout
abounds In strong and telling situa-
tions, which are heightened by real
istic scenery and thrilling climaxes.
The language Is excellent aud con
structiou considerably above the reg
ular order Of melo-dramas. Great
care aud no little expense have been
given 10 the scenic and mechanical
preparation OF the play carload Of
scenery, mechanical effects, proper
ties. etc, being used. During the
action Of the play number Of high
class specialties are introduced.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30

Fleece lined pique, at Sorwood's
cash store. 3li
For Sale-The George Jenkins
place. Apply TO e. J. Jenkins. S07
The boys and girls feet don't get
wet in Star brand shoes bought from
w J. Coulter.
See tho new styles IN w. l.. Doug
las shoes for men and boys at Nor
woods. $40
Waist flannels In stripes and solid
colors, at Sis and si.ss per pattern,
at Norwood's. 800
Mrs. Brooks returned to Greenville
yesterday after n visit 10 her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. q. Fountain.
One thousand skeins Of Shetland
floss, colors blue, pink, red and Law
ender, at Norwood's. 800
Twenty-Five dozen pairs Of w. l..
Douglas shoes received this week in
the many new styles. Norwood's 500
Henry q Bragdon have a car OF
extra fine ear corn on track. Feed
Of all kind in stock. Phone So. 3O7
One hundred pieces fancy flannel
cites, 10 cent quality, to close at 8
cents per yard at Norwood's. 800
For Sale--Six room house, three
lots Of ground, underground cistern,
out houses. all in first-class condi-
ton, south front, between court.
house aud Allen Academy. A. w.
HOLMAN. 3l8
The members 81 the Presbyterian
Church ara earnestly requested to
meet Immediately after the Sunday
service TO transact business
u the utmost Importance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30
II. at. O. SCHEDULE.
Local Wes1S

Mrs. Sam Allphin is visiting Ia
Navasota.
Miss Deaderick returned to Nava-
ssta yesterday.
" say II yet. Star brand shoes are
better. Coulter.
Capt. ). NJ. Derden went to Corsi-
cana yesterday.
Prof. II. p. Scott, Of Macy, was In
the city yesterday.
Prettiest line Of flannel waists In
Bryan, at COulter's.
T. A. Cloud Of Kurten, called on
the Eagle yesterday.
+. G. Rollins. Of Tabor, called on
the Eagle yesterday.
J. G. Lloyd, Of Reliance, called on
the Eagle yesterday.
Mrs. II. II. Harrison and children
are visiting at BenchIey.
Rev. J. p. skinner, Of Millican,
was In the city yesterday.
Miss Murphy, Of Brenham, Is the
guest Of Miss Ozolle Doremus.
Miss Loula Grifiith, Of Dallas, Is
the guest Of Miss Monte Adams.
Mrs. p. n. Causey, Of wellborn,
was a visitor 10 Bryan yesterday.
Mrs. s. G. Hoyle loft yesterday for
San Antonio 10 join her husband.
+. NJ. and w. +. Meredith, OF
kurten, were In Bryan yesterday.
slot-seam skirts, In gray basket
weave goods for $500, at Coulters.
Lee Andrews 81 Harvey was a
caller at the Eagle office yesterd ay.
II. II. Seals, Of Bonchley, was In
town yesterday and called on the
Eagle.
J. l.. Hensarllng, Of Wellborn,
called on the Eagle while Ia the city
yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30

Sunday AID Sunday night, in the
court house, viii be my last services
for this conference year. ] am very
anxious 70 have n full attendance OF
the membership aud our friends. III
You have been regular In your at
tendancs, come. II irregular, come.
II you have not been at all, be sure
aud come. expect report from
all the soci ,ties and Sunday school
from the stewards and building COM
mlttee. n you want TO know what
we have done. come
T.. l.. Shetles, Pastor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30

Miss Willie Grlssett, daughter Of
Mrs. Josephine Grissstt, Of lola.
died no the residence OF her mother
last Monday night Of slow fever
She had only been sick short time
aud her death was unexpected by
her relatives aud friends. Sine was
better Monday and Just before the
family retired she drank glass Of
milk, and when she was asked how
she was feeling answered better. but
she only lived n short time. Miss
Grissett was about Il years Of age,
and prior TO her illness was the pie
ture of health. She leaves, besides
her relatives, large circle Of friends
10 mourn her loss.-Anderson Ep-
terprise.
The siX-shooter brigade was out in
full force last Saturday night. All
sizes OF gurs from - TO "a 10 were
In evidence. Such heathenish con-
duct Is n serious reflection on the
intelligence and refinement Of this
community, and produced bad inn
preston Of The town on the strangers
who were here that nisht. Is II not
possible to catch these young scoun-
drels9-Madisonville Meteor.
For sale-Four good second hand
pianos and three good second hand
organs, all In good condition, cheap.
Terms. time or cash. Call on or adj
dress w. X. Mccormick, general
agent Thomas Goggan a Bro, Ex-
change hotel, Bryan, Texas.
People from the NavAsota river
country say there are more ducks ON
the river aud lakes this year than
usual-immense droves OF them.
There Is 80 much water, however, II
Is hard 70 get them aft er shooting
them.
The knights Of Pythias are max
Ing preparations 10 institute a lodge
at Madisonyllle and members OF
BRACES Lodge, Of Bryan, will be on
hand 10 take part In the work.
A good many people are planting
trees about their homes-a most
creditable thing to do and the proper
time 10 do II.
Regular services are announced at
the Free baptist Church by the pas I
Tor. sunday school In the forenoon I
IA usual.
Marriage licenses have been issued
10 Ed. HAYES aud Miss Jennie Pow /
srs, Jesse Crook aud Miss Roxie
Brown.
Miss Daisy Astin returned 20
Mumford yesterday after enjoying
he Thanksgiving social functions.
When you send for anything send
% Coulter, because your money back
( II don't suit. w. j. Coulter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30

New line OF sofa cushions and cord
TO match at Norwood's. 800
The best boys and girls school
shoes are nc Norwood's. 800
Fifty dozen ladies bleached vests
at 25 cents at Norwood's. 300
Another big stock Of the best shoe
on earth-Douglas-iust received at
Norwood's. 80
Yard wide white silk for handker-
chiefs and fancy work, at Norwood's
cash store. 81
Rates to the old states are lower,
service more perfect than ever be-
fore. Dec. 10, II, q, %, %. and 20
the Southern Pacific-Sunset Route
will sell round trip tickets 10 points
In the north. east and southeast at
rate Of one fare plus ~, with limit
for return thirty days from date OF
sale. Double daily service, Pullman
buffet and excursion sleeping cars,
free chair cars and day coaches. Di-
rect connection nc New Orleans both
east aud west bound. Write and let
us know your objective point. We
will be glad TO quote rate, furnish
schedule aud any additional infor-
nation you may desire.
NJ l.. Robbins, G.. p. A.,
Houston, Texas. '
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30
BapiIst Services.

Preaching morning and night by
tho pastor. Subject for the morning
sermon, Christ the Model Teacher. "
Come to the pastors help. Encour-
age him by your presence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30
Beautiful Building Site.

For sale. five and half lots. 100
feet front on College street. east side,
near new residence Of II. 5. Webb.
A big bargain. Terms easy.
If Cliff A. Adams, Agt.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30

Don't fret and worry over select
ing your Xmas gifts for our hand
some Portraits and Photos In newest
designs will serve your purpose for
the occasion. Alonzo Carter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30
Notice.

I picked up lot Of nice skirts,
petticoats. shoes and suits at reduced
prices while In ST. Louis, and will
sell them very cheap. Coulter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-30
Wood for Sale.

We have good cordwood for sale,
delivered anywhere In the city. at
$3.50 per cord. Garth, Howell &
Webb. 3l2
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LAG. ". SCHEDULE.

40. i0i-NoFthbound-Passen-
ger Leaves ... .........i;l5 p. m.
Males close connection with main line
/. q. y. going east aud vest
40. observation-disclosures
ger-Arriyes........... 7:l0 p. IN.
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Important.

Read our advertisement In this Is.
sue. Wilson a Jenkins. 800
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
She Wants 1t Published

Gooch's Mexican Syrup has Civ
en- perfect satisfaction in my tam
ily, and | want to recommend it
to everyone as the best remedy
for coughs, colds, and all lung
troubles. A young lady In YEN
ploy who had been forced tOquit
work, and who had been given
up to die by her friends with con
sumption. has by the use OF Goo
che's Mexican Syrup been restor'
ed to health, and is now at work
earning her living and enjoying
good health. She wants ne tc
publish this. as it may be t h {
means of saying the lite OF some
other consumptive. Il. Nj. Elem
ing, riqua, Ill,
Gooche's Mexican Syrup cures
a simple cough as if by magic
and ia the best remedy for whooI
ing cough. Price 25 cents.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
Want your moustache or beard beautiful
brown or rich black? Then use
BUCKlNGnAM'S DYE tshF 3:
Facts About Presi 'ents.

Two Presidents of the Uni
ted States we're elected by the
Whig party during the twen'
ty-hve years OF it's existence
rs an organization. Thpse
were william Henry Harri.
soa and Zachary Taylor.
Both died III otfire. The Re.
publican party, which suc'
ceeded the Wing party. has
elected in al years six Presi-
| dents-Lincoln. Grant. Gar
field. Hayes. Harrison and
Mckinley. Three OF these
Lincoln, Garfield''and McKin
ley-were a assassinaten. This
is a startling and a tragic
record.
The Democratic party has
been in existence 10 years.
During half thatpericdit it has
been in power in the nation.
1t elected nine presidents OF
tho TIn;tod States-TeffprAOn.
Madison, Monroe. Jackson,
Van Buren,, Polk, Pierce,
Buchanan and Cleveland.
Five of these-namely, JeHer
son, Madison, Monroe. Jack
son and Cleveland-served
two terms each OF the entire
nine democratic presidents
! elected in 40 Years not one
died IN oftic. 1t is worthy OF
note also that the only ex.
President living is a demo
crat.-Boston Republic.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
4 Flreman's Close Call.

II stuck to my engine, altho'
every joint ached, and every
nerve was racked with pain.
writes C. W. Bellamy, a locomo'
tive fireman oi burlington Iowa,
II was weak and pale. without
any appetite and all run down
Az | was about to give upl got
a bottle of Electric Bitters ano
after taking it, l telt as we'll as
ever did in my lite " Sick, weak
run down people always gair
new life, strength and vigor
from their use. Try them. Salts
faction guaranteed by Black
burn. Price so cents.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
81 ha We used Chamberlains

81 ha We used Chamberlains
Cough Remedy for u number
of years and have no hesitan
cy in saying that 1t il t h e
best remedy Tor colds an q
Group | have ever used in my
mily. | have no words to
express my confidence in this
Rp,nedy.-Mrs. j. A. Moore,
North Star, Mich. For sale
by Blackburn,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
Had to Conquer Or Die.

II was just abont gone writes
Mrs. Rosa Richardson, OF Laurel
Springs, N. G. Il had consump'
ton 40 bad that the best doc
tors said I could not live more
than q month, but | began to
use DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by sever
hotties and am now stout and
WE'LL" It's an universal life.sa'
YER in consumption. pneumonia
la grippe, AMI bronchitis. infalll
ble for coughs, colds, asthma
hay fever, Group, or whooplne
cough. Guaranteed bottles 5oc
and $1.OO. Trial bottles tree al
Blackburn's.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease. pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. II kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell BY cell.
Then the richness Of the blood--the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root the new dis
eovery Is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. lthas cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after an otne!
efforts have failed. AT druggists In fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
BY mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. Z, and
mention this paper.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
Got Rid Of His Rheumatism.

During the winter OF 1898
| was 40 lame in my joints.
IN fact all over my body,
that | could hardly hobble
around, when | boughts bot
tie of Chamberlains Pain
Balm. From the first appli
cation | began to get we'll,
and was cured and have wOr
ked steadily all the year" X.
Wheeler, Northwood, N. y.
For sale by Blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
whore Brains Do Not Count.

The Federal seryice certain
ly offers no attraction to the
young man with nothing but
brains. Perhaps in no other
department OF human activi-
ty can there be found such a.
mazing mediocrity and ineffi
cheney AS here. Character and
brains count for nothing. An
edncated applicant for Il Fed
eral position may deluge the
Departments in Washington
with "lptters of Endorsement
from hundreds of men who
stand high in the world d
business and politics; but tn
letters are fled away i'll tn
archives .of the department
for reierncr,' while replace
that is sought is given tt
some obscure nOnentlty wht
has not bothered his poo1
brain about endorsements
in ord4, to reward the frient
of a politician with u -"pull'
or to carry out n deaf a
ranged by the bosses.-Ft
run for February.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20

There are S93 convicts in
the States prison; only fifty
four are women, one hundred
and ninety OF tie. men are
working on the Ohio a n d
Charleston rail road in West
ern Nortn Carolina, says IN
exchange.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20

and their sugar would be pro
duced under conditions so
similar to our own that the
competition would be by no
means as severe. The intro.
,luction OF the Newlands res.
olution caused a sensation
in the House and it WAS ev-
erywhere actively discussed.
Had it come from q repnhli
ran source it seems most like.
ly that it would have been
adopted.
Representative Underwood
Of Alabama, expressed him
srlf yesterday IN NO uncer
tain terms upon the ques-
ton OF onr relations with
Cuba. He said that he was
in tavOr Of relations as near
free trade ascoul1 he secured.
"rhere are Immense markets
in Cnba for American pro-
duets which would more than
make up any possible loss
which might he sustained by
sugar interests. Every in
crease in the manufacture oI
Cuban sugar will be attended
with q demand fcl machinery
which. under recidrority, tn
United States will sell. Th'
farmers Of the whole coantry
will lie benefited bv the in
creased demand for boots
and shoes, and the resuItan
higher price OF hides, for in
stance; there will he a de-
,nand for American coal a
the small Cuba product is 81
poor "a to be hardly a mer
I rhantablp,product. The YER.
fact that under a former rec
iprority treaty, we had I
. trade of $4,000. 900 pc
anum ought OF itself to b
sufficient profit Of the adviso
, biIity Of controlling thes
markets. I'm reply to
{ question, Mr.. Underwoo
}. said tha t { he present trad
a with Cuba had dwindlpd to
o small fraction Of the forme
j trade.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
Last Friday the little IL

year old girl of Mr.. j. W.
Gates had a celluOid roach
comb in her hair, and was
sitting near the re,Twhen
the comb became SO hot that
that it'ienited, burning her
hair off the top Of her head.
Fortunately the comb was
sna tched from her. head he
fore the scalp. was seriously
injured. 1t was a narrow es
cape.-BurlingtOn News.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20

The Reidsville correspond
ent of the Charlotte Observ
er saws "A child there has six
hands. 1t is otherwise physi
cally perfect,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
Land, Timber and Mineral Wanted.

All persons desiring to sell or buy Lands Water Pow
er Timber and Mineral interests respectfully invited
to call and see LINNEY & HAYES at Boone n. c.
s1-If We don't buy. will fnd you buyer.
D6-lf you won't sell. will spll you.
LINNLY& HAYES, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, Boone NC.
Per F. A. LlNNEY, Attorney
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
wAsHINGTONLETTER.
From our Regular Csrreapondsntt.

From our Regular Correspondent.
There exists a peculiar stu
alton IN the House uh Repre-
sentativps and that Chamber
appears to be bent upon am.
ply demonstrating to the
country that with a republi-
can majority and the Reed
rule it is a thoroughly impOr
tant and irresponsible body
Even the President has ceas
Ell to urge his wishes upon
the Lower House and b a al
conrpntrat ted his efforts upon
the Senate, where t bere
seems to be every reason to
believe that they ha We proved
effective. The recent state
mpnts of Senator Platt. of
Connecticut, chairman Of the
Committee on Re!a tons with
Cuba, and Senator Proctor,
Of Vermont, are regarded not
only rs indicative Of the atti
tude OF the Spnate on t h e
question OF Cuban reciprOG
ty. hut as a threat that ifthe
House does not p'lrsue'a rea
sOnable course the Senate
will disregard itand effrct the
desired reciprocal relations
by means of a treaty.
TIE excessive fear, inspired
by the attack ot Representa-.
tive Rabcork upon that por
tion of the Dinalpv tariff bill
which serves to augment the
Immense profits Of the Steel
Trust, seems to have para
.|lyzed the Ways and Means
Committee and the bodv Is
afraid to report any meas
urs granting reciprocity to
Cuba because OF Mr. Bah
rocks announced intention
to move the amendment q
the bill tn secure a mOdirun
of tariff reform. While tn.
Ways and Mems Com.Dittet
is dominated by the extrem'
protecti,nist view snch ISM
true ii the entire House anC
q republican member " h
would not permit ME TO us
his name, said yesterday
"The situation ia most dis
tressing to the more progre
sive republicans. They appr
ciate the truth Of Senate
n PIatt's statement that pre-
n lection il Iikelv to suffer mos
in the house OF it's friends
and they realize that, If tn
democrats have the foresigh
L. to drop their 'anti.expans'or
theories and gO before t b
country on a straight tari
reform platform they viii
make serious inroads in on
ranks. Our only hope is the
the democratic cpropens,ty t
bllnder to lead them to Z
Z dopt 'anti,expan nsion' al the
slogan lnatead of tariff n
form. +" The speaker was q
astute Western republica
= who may be counted upon
know the situation in bis OW
section. ut least.
W The republicans are hole
e, ing a perfect love feast in Il
~ Senate COMMITTEES on t b
IL Philippines over the testin
ny of Judge Taft in rega
to the conditions in the i
lands. 1t never seems to {
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1902-02-20
you n-ver know how dear
ly you have paid for yonr
whistle until you try to sell
it.
Saved HIM From Torture.

There is no more agon'zing trou
BILE than piles. The constant itch
ing and burning makes life intol.
cradle. No position is comtor:a
BILE. The tortnLe is unceasing.
DsWitt's Witch Hazel Saliva cures
piles at once. For skin diseases
cut, burns, bruises, all kinds o1
wounds, it is -unequalled. j. S
Gerall, st. Paul. Vrk.. SAYS;
aErom 1865 suffered with che
protr iding, itching piles, and
could find nothing to help me III
til | used Dewitt's witch b azeI
salve. A few boxes completely
cured me. Beware of limitations
+. j. Coffey 4 Bro.