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The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
HEAVY RAINS
IN VALLEY ]!
Damage Railroads and De-
lay Travel. *
Greatest Precipitation Known for
Years-Bridges Washed
Out and Tracks Un-
der Water.

For the past forty eight hours snor-
nous quantities Of rain have fallen.
The precipitation has been enormous
In the mountains and apparently =
new storm center has formed to the
west Of Florence. Saturday and
Sunday nights the clouds hung heavy
and threatening in the direction Of
Canon City late in the afternoons and
the downpour at night followed. The
heavens seemed TO open and let the
water down. Il was the heaviest
rain known for years and the olSest
inhabitaut declares he hasn't seen
anything like 1t since he began rails.
Ing wkiskers The railroads suffer.
ed severely fiom the food Of water
that poured down on the tracks. Six
feet Of water was At one time reported
on the Chandler Greek bridge west Of
town last night and . small PARTON
of track was washed out. This was
repaired early this mornipg The
rain fall west of here was terrific.
Six miles of D and X g track near
Salida was 1t one time covered with
two feet Of water. washing ont the
track in several places Some damage
is reported above Salida to track last
night. Two bridges on the d. and
r. g. are gone between Palmer lake
and Colorado Springs and trains are
today Running on Santa Fs track be-
tween the two points.
Trains Nos. and are annuled.
The Santa Fe has suffered heavily
BY the storms ana track 10 washed ont
10 several plaoes.
II il difficult to estimate the damage
done 1t present. Continuous flashes
Of lightning accompanied the storm.
An oil derrick owned BY the Unitsd
Oil company. near Wiiliansbsrg was
struck By lightning Saturday night
and barned 70 the ground The we'll
was being drilled deeper after en-.
ecuptsrins large nov Of -. Drill
Ing was doas In tbs dAy ttns. owing
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Real Estate News.


H. X. Lutes reports the following
recent sales and rentals. His list of
vacant property is nearly exhausted.
Florence is surely coming up:
W. v. Glow. modern. brick dwell.
ing, East End to John Bald.
Mrs. Thicksns. frame dwelling on
Mesa to Mr. Morrison.
J. O. Selvidge frame dwelling on
West Second street to Abr. Hitler.
A. Smith. modern brick on West
Fourth srteet. Mrs. J. +. Oollius.
Nettie Humphrey cottage West Sec
ond street to John Cavanaugh.
Humphrey terraces on Green street
to Henry Morrissey.
A. Smith. modern brick on West
Fourth street to ]. A. Ellison.
Mrs. Mooney furnished house on
Mesa to Mrs Branshan Of Victor.
". F. Brooks Groom frame on
East Fifth street to Nick Snyder.
W. H. Davie, modern brick. on
McCandless avenue to Ira Deibert.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

"One good turn deserves another. .
That IL what We thought after Rad
ing the bachelor column In the Pilot
this week. under the caption. "It Il
Leap Year." and for that reason It II
but right that the Sentinel should take
up the side for the ''old maids, 7
which We intend 70 do ~ soon = ws
can spare the spsoe. which will pro-
baby be in our issue Of August ~.
Now 10 the time 70 subscribe. -senti-
mol.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Old Vets Meet.

Boston. August 15-The first day
Ct the G. A. r. encampment occurred
today. The parade was headed by
2.0OO naval veterans. 1000 marines.
escorted by 3 number of the MassA-
ohusetts naval brigade. The city il
flied up with veterans.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Prize Puzzle.

The prize puzzle 10 now for sale at
the Chamber Of Commerce. Price
s5cts. There are two prizes % b
awarded-one for guessing the majos-
ity Of votes Of the succsssful prssidsa.
tial candidate. ard the sthee
for filling out the chart oorrsoGay.
Directions accompany each puxxle.
The Chamber Of Commerce viii ~
aside ~ received, and deposit in tho
First National bank Of Florence, "a
per cent Of the net receipts frun ~
sales Of the puzzle. "Ths Man e
Commerrs. the Missing Link, = y u
distriDutod IN prisss = 1sllou1:
Twenty Ave Per cent of ths psia -
accamnlAssd fTom salas up - - ~:
cluding Novsnbsr 7th. lsol wS1 IL:
awarded and paid % ~ psassa Y
ing the nearsst 70 tts Hajeeitv ~ 16
popslar vote o. plurality. fst ~ ~!
csssfsi eaadidaes sar prsei1 s 4 y
Unitsd Statea S T
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

them and bloody battle il now on.
Naval experts consider the latest Rus.
sian sortie hopeless. Even should
Togo's force be overw helmed the
Russian squadron can get nowher
without fight. Admiral Kamimura's Q
victorious fleet bars the way to vladi-
vostok while Japanese vessels watch
foreign ports. Moreover, the Russian
Vladivostok squsrdon upon which
the Russians rely for aid has been
beaten and driven back, but the Port
Arthur fleet does not know this.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Class Closes.

The class being organized for the
Uniform Rank. W. Of ". now mum.
bers ~ and at the meeting tonight
hte charter will b brought 70 Close.
After that time msmbsn will b "a.
mittsd only In the regular form and
on the regular fee.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Notice.

Having sold my business to Hous.
ton and Neibush ! will collect all out
standing accounts and pay all bills
against me.
AO.45 ]. H. Jansen.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

sian feet WIS driven back in their
first attempt and they made = second
attempt this morning. The vessels
left ON guard by Togo intercepted
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

CLARK Rogers. . young man sppAr.
.sntly ~ yesrs Of 49,. employed for
sometime At the FortIasA 111nuus
plant. died ut tho Sheridan hospital
this morning. The body 10 as Del.
bert's Undertaking parlors waiting In
structions from relatives In Michigan.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

Warrington. Aug. I5-Another
battle off Port Arthur ia proceeding
now according to advices to the naval
department.. section of the Rus.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Notice.

AL. bouk amounts due the Florence
Palace Pharmacy must be paid at once.
88tf F. A. Gillespie.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
Deaths.

William RAyburn died at the home
Of his brother. D. i. Rsbyurn Sun.
day at 10 O'Clock .. m.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

Cheefoo. Aug. l5-since n. N.
when news came from reliable source
that the final attack on Port Arthur
had started. several short dispatches
have been received. One states that
the cruiser Novik has been sunk and
another that Port Arthur has been
captured.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

Toxic. Aug. l5-vioe Admiral
Kamimura encountered the Russian
Vladivostok 1T dawn today north Of
Tsu island. in the straits Of Korea.
and attacked the enemy at once. The
battle lasted for five hours and result
ed in = complete Japanese victory.
Damage to Japanese vessels was only
slight.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
the wires before proceeding to thsi.

'''0 "'os ~o'oie pioooooe w ''oA'
work.
Two negroes charged with compli
city In the murder Of the Hodges
family we're arrested Saturday night
and confessed. duplicating thirteen
others.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

Now thas the people Of kontesnms
county have become fully convinosd
that storage reservoirs and . water
system without company are the
things they must have it 10 safe TO
invest in real estate in that neck o.
the woods for eneerprising farmers
always secure what they really desire.
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
WALKER BROTHERS

to the existence Of gas and Saturday
night but ons man WAS on duty ~
watchmAn
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15
The Complete Destruction Of Russia's
NOUS Squadron the Only Outcome
Of Today's Fighting

WASHINGTON August Another great battle
off Port Arthur fleet
emerged early this
ships left there
and the
annhated should ships
neutral Admiral Kamura blocks the
defeated that of
CHEZ FOO August 5-The final assault Port Arthur
state that
The daily tribune., 1904-08-15

Remember the Uniform Rank ".
o. w. social August 36 Best talsns
In town. 50 -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04

What Happened When the Time Came
for the TMlnn. Bath.

What Happened When the Time Came
for the Twins Bath.
A family living In West Tenth street
includes nve%ear-old twin girls. who
90 resemble each other that only the
mother can tell which IL Kate and
which 10 Grace. On Saturday night,
as usual. Kate was taken into the
bathroom and given q thorough scrub
bing. Then her mother. after letting
the child play In the water. as a re-
ward for good behavior, put her on
the rug. dried her. powdered her, and
put her nightie on.
At that moment the grocery boy
came. and the mother had to run
downstairs and take charge OF the
provisions. After she had put every
thing away she came back. grabbed
up a twin and took her to the bath
room. The little girl did not say
much, and after the water frolic she
scampered back to her bedroom.
There was a whispered consultation
between the twins, and they both be-
gan to giggle.
What are you youngsters laughing
atr' asked the mother as she came
into the room.
Noting" they protested.
"But you are" insisted the mother.
Tell me this instant"
WELL said Katie. rolling about on
the door in merriment. you gave me
two baths and didn't give sister any
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Personal I SOCIAL EVENTS.
What is Going on in The Social World
Around Ton Brief tie Is Of Gen.
eral Interest to You and
Your Fviauds.

erai Interest 10 lou anu
Your Friends.
DIR. SeIby has returned from visit TO
his mother in Virginia.
Miss Lutz is the guest OF Miss Meteor
mack. on King George street.
Miss Nettie Parlett is visiting her sister
Mrs. w. K. Abbott. of Washington.
Mr.. James and Fenwick Murray. of
Wesg River. spent the day in Annapolis.
Mr.. Thomson King left today for Le-
high University. at which he IS student.
Mr.. Hond, of Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity. who has been in the city tor short
time left here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. McManus who
have been spending the holidays here.
returned 10 Washington yesterday.
Miss Kate Elliott has returned from a
visit OF several days to her aunt, Mrs.
Phelps, of Baltimore.
Miss Elizabeth Bell who has been
spending the holidays at Marion. Va.
has returned.
Miss Louise Downes. OF Baltimore.
who has been visiting friends here has
returned home
Miss Edith Bottomer. of Baltimore. has
been spending some time with friends
here.
Miss Katharine BucholtE. of Baltimore,
who has been visiting the Misses Claude
on St. John street. has returned home.
Master Arthur Elliott who has been
spending a week with his father. Mr..
Thomas P. Elliott, of Washington. has
returned.
Miss Marjorie Durham. of Baltimore,
who has been visiting Miss Z. elyn
Worthington, left for her home yester-
day.
Mr.. Claude Handy of the class Of 1898
St. Johns College. who has been spend
ing his holidays in Annapolis. has re-
turned TO Boston.
Miss Julia Talcott left for her home in
Virginia yesterday Miss Talcott visited
her aunt, Miss Berry on 81. Johns Coz
lege.
Miss Calvert, of Washington. left today
for her home. She has been visiting
Miss Evelyn Worthington during the
holidays.
Miss Stella Phillips who is attending
Business College in Washington returned
today after spending the holidays with
her parents here.
Mr.. T. f. Peters. son of the pastor of
Maryland Avenue NJ. +. Church. who
has been spending the holidays here has
returned TO Lehigh University 10 resume
his studies.
Miss Cassie Porter, of Washington.
who has been visiting Mrs. Schoulcr on
Maryland avenue. left here yesterday
Miss Porter attended the Christmas and
New Years hops.
Mrs. McNair widow of the late Adj
miral McNair, who has her home in this
city has been spending Christmas with
relatives at Lansdowne. Pa. Mrs. Nc
Mar will shortly visit New York whei e
she will spend month, later going South
for the remainder of the winter and early
spring. She will not return TO Annapo-
lis until May.
On account of sickness Mrs. John
Walk, OF Murray Hill. has been obliged to
change her days at home. and Mrs.
Walk will not be at home to callers TO-
morrow. January 5th, as formerly ar
nounced. but will be at home on January
18th and 10TH Mrs. Walks son who is
attending Lehigh University came home
sick, and for this reason The change of
reception days is necessary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
GOOD RESOLUTIONS
A Few Here in Reference to
Your Health and Happiness.

Never be careless about your health.
A neglected cold leads 10 grip. bron-
chitis and pneumonia. They lead to the
grave.
Never allow cold to wear Oft wears
away your lungs instead.
Avoid the patent medicines. "cough
cures, and so-called immediate re-
lief remedies.
What you mistake for relief is dead
ening of the nerves by the opium and
other poisonous drugs they contain
That weakens your body-the disease
remains and gets stronger hold.
II it is cold or grip. il turns into pneu-
monia. because the drugs have robbed
your body OF strength and vital force =
the only power b. which you can fight
off and overcome disease.
We again remind you that Father
Johns Medicine cures colds. Ii is not a
patent medicine and that it is all pure
nourishment, free from opium morphine
or other poisonous drugs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
IIseless Device

At a suburban auction OF house
hold goods an active and successful
bidder was a Montgomery County
farmer. His purchases were piled
high In one corner of the room, and
he was still eager when thermome-
ter was offered. There was no bid
ding from any quarter. and the auc
tioneer. reaching it out to the farmer
said:
Here, give me quarter for it and
take 1t along!
NO! Not for me" said the farm.
er, backing away.
why, that's dirt cheap exclaimed
the auctioneer Don't you want a
thermometer
"Nup!' was the decided reply. Il
had one a year or two ago. and fool.
ed around 1t an lost time without be
ing able to regulate it at all. Why,
couldn't even open the darned thing!
Salt Lake Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Assessment Reduced.

Judge Jones signed an order today
granting the mandamus brought by
the Baltimore Sugar Refinery of Cur
It's Bay, this county, against the Coun-
ty Commissioners, ordering them to
strike out the assessment of $500, 900
on the personal property of the COM
pany, which was represented by the
stock. There was already an assess
ment of 1926, 900 against the real prop
erty and the court held that to also
assess the stock as personality was
double taxation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Old Fashioned Winter.

More snow has fallen this season,
both before and after Christmas,
than has been seen for three or four
years, justifying the prophecy that
we were again to have an odd fash
toned winter" fit TO bring joy to the
heart of the small boy, with his newly
acquired sled, ana feeling of salts
faction to such of his elders as are seat
ed comfortably around an open CRATE
fire toasting themselves by the CHEEKY
glow of the New Years log that has
not yet burned away. AS is usual,
the beautiful caused the rubber
boots and rain coats to come forth
from their hiding places. To the poor
benighted toiler vending his weary
way Office ward, howveer, the snow
is not welcome sight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Assigned to Torpedo Destroyer.

Mr.. G.. H. Bateman, who has been
connected with the recruiting depot
of the United States navy in Balti-
more for several years as yeoman, yes
terday received orders transferring
him, as yeoman, to the torpedo boat
destroyer McDonough, at the Naval
Academy. Mr.. Bateman is q Balti-
MORGAN and joined the navy when the
recruiting depot was established IN
Baltimore, about two years ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
speIIino in this Generation.

Richardson is in the primary de-
partment this year. having graduated
himself from the kindergarten
which he thought "all nonsense
ana convulses us with his learning.
The very first day he announced that
he had learned to spell hat When
asked to do so, he said. "i-c-a.' "0h,
mol" / exclaimed Hat" but he
shook his head gravely.
They don't spell it that way now,
perhaps they did when you were lit
tie girl Why, didn't the teacher draw
a picture of a hat on the board and
tell the class to say, I see hat g'--
Youths Companion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Candy Burns In Fire.

One of the handsome show win,
dows of the confectionery store of Mr..
Fred. @. Smith, Maryland avenue,
caught on fire Saturday night from o
parlor match. The lace curtain in
the window first caught and the blaze
spread TO the candy, cake and fancy
boxes in the window, which were
soon consumed. Mr.. Smith estimtes
his damage at SO, which is covered
by insurance in the German Fire In.
surance Company. Mr.. Smith was as
sisted in extinguishing the flames by
several midshipmen and Mr.. Jesse
Clark
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
In Honor of Guests.

A very ENJOYABLE evening was spent
by a party of young folks night
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gebhardt, where reception
was held in the honor of their niece,
Miss Estelle Lauer and her friend
Miss Bertha Mason. Refreshments
were served at a late hour. Among
those present were Misses Irene Har-
rington, Marcia Taylor, Martha Tay lor,
Pearl Ward, Lillian Martin, Mary
Frank, Messrs. Albert Crandall, Allen
Martin, Roland Harrington, Everett
Taylor, Louis Retz, Samuel Stokes,
Freddie Feldmeyer, Walter Chance,
James Smith, Brooks TAYLOR.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Death of Charles Fold.

Mr.. Charles Fold, died shortly
after z o'clock this morncng at his
residence on Gloucester street; He
was about thirty eight years old and
a native of Baltimore. He has been
living here about two years. Death
was due to consumption. Mr.. Fold
has been confined TO his room for the
past four weeks. He is survived by q
widow and two children. The fun
eral arrangements have not yet been
completed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Jackson May Stay.

The notice given to John Jackson
to vacate the shack in the Naval
Academy Enclosure has been reconsid-
cred by the Naval Academy authori-
ties owing to the present Indictment
weather and he will remain in his
present abode until further notice.
Mr.. Jackson was sailor in the
United States navy and was presented
with a gold medal for meritorious
services during the Civil War.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Week of Prayer.

There will be union services, begin
ming tonight, January 4, the congrega-
tions of the Presbyterian, Baptists,
MARYLAND Avenue M. e. and First
M. E. churches. The services will
be held each evening in the respective
churches, and subject appropriate
to the first week of the year will be
considered each evening. The pro-
gram for the week of prayer is.publish-
ed in another column.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Announcement.

Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Lewis have
issued invitations to the marriage OF
their daughter. Miriam, TO Mr.. Her
bert Newton Veasey, on Tuesday after
noon, January 8, 1904, at 4 O'Clock, in
Baker Chapel, Westminster, Nd. The
Rev. Dr. Lewis, father of the bride,
is president of the Western Maryland
College.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
klnn Edwards Dilemma.

What's the matter. your MajestyY'
asked the Kings equerry.
Il was just trying to think of some
body with a title who hasn't an
American wife that l could send az
Ambassador to Washington"
why don't you want to send one
who has married an American
What! And let her go back there
to spend her money! want my sub
jects to understand that their King Is
more loyal to the home country than
thatm-Chicago Record-Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Mr.. CAN'T Assumes Office

The newly elected States Attorney,
Mr.. Edward O. CAN'T, assumed his
office today, succeeding Mr.. Daniel r.
Randall. Mr.. CAN'T filed his bond
and will take charge of the work OF
the Office during the January term OF
the court
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
A Georgia Refrain.

Alligator steak en- catfish stew,
Big yam 'taters, en- mountain dew,
Lean cow kilt fer de barbecue
High ole times in Georgy!
Money In yo' pocket 'twel he shine
lax sin;
Ev'ry cullud niger wild a 'possum-
grin
High ole times in Georgy!
No use sighin' wen de jug ter fill.
No use cryin' wen de milk done
spill;
Keep on a-hopln' dat de cow'll stan
still
High ole times in Georgyl
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04

Mamma" said Dolly after she had
listened to a discussion of the days
news, doesn't the Lord know how
big this country is?'
Why, dear" exclaimed mamma.
shocked: what do you mean?
"well.' replied Dolly. 1.-The people
in New York prayed for rain and 1t
landed way out In Kansas."-Ran
and Range.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Sudden Death.

Frank Boston. colored. died suddenly
last night about Of clock, aged 90 years.
Justice Feldmeyer was summoned but
deemed an inquest unnecessary. DR..
Claude pronouncIng death to be due to
heart trouble.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
Broke Through the Ice.

Mr.. Frank Smith. son of Mr.. John w.
Smith, broke through the ice while skat-
ing on Spa Greek yesterday afternoon.
No damage was done aside from an icy
bath.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
To nnra A Gold In One Dar

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money it it fais
to cure. E w. Groves signature is on
each box. 7s cents. o-7-5m.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04

We have lot of nice dry Pine and
Oak wood. sawed and split, and sawed to
order. Delivered free. J. 3. FLOOD.
Main Street. 70w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04

We have the cheapest "Air Tight
Heaters" in the city. which we are sell
ing at cost. J. B. FLOOD. .dain st. 20
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04

"Joints pain you this morning !"
Rheumacide will give you quick and
thorough relief. Ask your druggist. m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04

DAVIS-In Annapolis. Maryland. on the
and instant, 1904. JOHN R., beloved
husband of Marion McSwiney Davis,
in his goth year.
High Mass of Requiem at St. Mary $
Church at 10 a. M, Tuesday, January 5.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
SD Ready.

Shocks coming out conversational
iy)-I think that every woman who
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-01-04
AARON [. GOODMAN.
Groceries. Provisions.
JOHN W. ANDERSON,
Is WEST STREET. Annapolis
fAsts Hsrold's old stand.)

Look LOOK
Good Fresh Eggs, per doz. 3Octs.
Good solid packed Cooking Butter.
per ID. ....,............... 2Octs-
b. b. Butter at the lowest market price
New White Fat Mackeral. Id. -. H2cts.
City killed Fresh Pork Chops. lb. IOcts
Homemade Sauer-Kraut. quart. 7cts.
And everything found in a hrst-class
Grocery for the Christmas Holidays,
JOHN w. ANDERSON,
IS West street, Annapolis. Md.
sS Welt onr store. Goods delivered free. 5 .,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-07-08

They had been engaged only ffteer
years, but it seemed d long time tt
her, and she was growing restless.
Darling she said, in gentlest ac
cents. ''Our betrothal has been very
sweet, has it not?'
1T has, it has, indeed. my OWL"
But it has been very long. don't
you think?"
Yes; it has been pretty middlin'
long" he rejoined.
i was thinking. dearest" she con.
tinued, playing with his watch an6
casting down her eyes, that our be
trothal is nearly old enough to go out
and work for a living. Couldn't We
have it learn trade, or get 1t a clerk
ship, or put it out at interest, or dc
something with it so that we might
realize something on it? 1t has been
hanging about home so long. burning
gas and coal, and now it Is nearly
grown. 1t seems like a shame to have
it doing nothing Sc long"
What would you suggest"
We might get married."
That's so. never thought Of
that'-New York Telegraph.