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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
SURVEYING NG~%%E5GINS!
The electric road will rL.% light by
our store. People all stop at our
store now. The reasons follow:

Highest patent hard soft wheat -four per hundred $
cans best tomatoes for ............ 15c
2packages Lion or Arbuckle coffee for. 2sc
Best Gunpowder tea, per pound .. 45c
Best Imperial tea, per pound. ......... 45c
Basket Fired Japan tea, per pound 45c
3.lb. zoe California peaches or aprcots. 15c
3.lb. 25c California peaches or aprcots. 2Oc
Best country sorghum, per gallon bucket 4Oc
2R-lb. cans pure Tennessee sorghum 1Oc
Best Sweet Picked Meat, lb........... l2Hc
Good smoked bacon, clear sides, per h.. lOc
Pure leaf lard, lb. ............... lOc
3R lbs best lard compound. .......... 2oc
Murdocks Hecla Coffee, best in the world
pounds of good tea dust for ..........2oc
pounds of corned beef for ..........25c
lbs. best navy beans .......,........ 2oc
three.pound cans apple butter for... lSc
California hams, per pound ........ O9G
Rex hams, the best est.................... lHhc
Gallon can of apples .................. 2'c
az The above prices are for cash trade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
The Seneca Dispatch has installed

The Seneca Dispatch has installed
new cylinder press. We are
pleased to note this evidence ofpros.
perity which the Dispatch is enjoy
ing. The Dispatch is good paper,
and its proprietor claims that de-
partment stores do not get much
business cut of Seneca. The reason
is apparent. The merchants of that
town constantly cry their wares
through the newspaper and there is
no reason for sending away.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Neosho river was out over the
bottom again Tuesday-the seventh
time this season. How would you
like to farm in the Neosho river bot
toms, anyway?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Dave Treat, mail carrier on the
star route from Baxter to Peoria,
could not make the trip yesterday.
He got as far az Mitchell branch
near the state line and found II
about ten feet deep. Ordinarily this
branch is dry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The Baxter Blacks played the
Blue Mound Blues at the Blue
Mound grounds on Will Jarretts
farm last Sunday. The Baxter
Blacks were victorious, the score
being IL to 3.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The big pictorial paper, which
will be used to advertise the big re-
union, has arrived. Before long
every bill board within 125 miles
will be adorned with il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mrs. C. W. Daniels and Mrs. F. A.
Dillaway gave a "china shower"
yesterday afternoon for Miss Helen
Cook, whose marriage to Mr.. 8. c.
Gaines will take place Wednesday
evening, July 20.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Low summer tourist rates on sale
daily to various pointe in Illinois,
Wisconsin and Michigan. Return
limit Oct. 81. CARL PETERSON, Agt.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Geo. H. Nc Donald of Chanute,
Kansas, was in this city Sunday
giving his old acquaintances and
friends the glad hand. George used
to be assistant cashier OF the
Traders Bank here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The Galena Times is authority for
the statement that White and Allen
of that city are going to build a
Touring mill at Galena. They will
buy the Lowell mill and move 1t to
Galena and make additions to it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
Motbers. harken! while I tell

Mothers, harken! while l tell
What will make your baby we'll
"Teethina" cures them of all pain
And gives them rosy cheeks again.
Yes, "Teethiua" overcomes and
counteracts the effects of the sum-
mer's heat, aids digestion, regulates
the bowels, and makes teething
easy. Costs 25 cents at druggists.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Julius A. Eriksen of Lawrence,
Kansas, was in Baxter Springs Sun
day evening. Mr.. Eriksen used to
be in the hard ware business here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

For SALE A good work horse,
weight 1850 pounds. For particu'
lars inquire of Mrs. E. H. Tousey,
five miles south of Baxter Springs,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Miss Bessie Goodner of Galena
came over Sunday to spend two
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. C. Goodner, and other rela.
tiyes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

To LEAsE-200 acres of land fol
mining purposes. The land joins
Abrams on west and Quapaw mis-
sion on north. MRS. E. H. ToUsEY
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Indications point to an enormous
acreage of cane, kaffir corn and mil
lot-if the rains stop long enough
for the farmers to SOW the seeds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Harry Pinnick came in from
Wichita Sunday to spend the Fourth
with relatives. Harry is telegraph
operator for the Frisco System at
Wichita.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Capt. NJ. H. Eastman took in the
Democratic National convention al
ST. Louis this week. He left Friday
night and spent Sunday and Mon
day with old friends at Springfield
Tii
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Hay men cay the quality of th'
grass will not be first class thii
year. Too much rain has colored 1
and made il "washy."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

&c. Gaines has bought the John
son property. corner of Lincoln and
Sheriden streets. The property is
at present occupied by Arthur Cor
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Baxter Springs sports took in the
races at Joplin this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Twixt eptimist and pessimist
The difference is droll;
One sees the doughnut,
While the other sees the hole.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The Childs Grain and Milling
Company has installed a neV dyna-
mo of 1850 light capacity. The in
staliing of this dynamo 10 why we
have had no lights the past few
niOhta.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Clyde Allison of Columbus spen'
the Fourth in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The Japs and Russians are not
the only people having trouble be-
cause of the rainy season. There
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mrs. H. T. Leeman of Joplin at.
tended the Hudson.Large wedding
in this city last Thursday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Just think of It'll A two
burner gasoline stove for
$I.0o. Call and see them.
Gould & Easter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Geo. kelsey, carrier on Route No.
2, couldn't make his trip yesterday
on account of every little draw be-
ing bank full and raging.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Parties wishing to buy land in
the Indian Territory should address
Chas. L. Smith, Baxter Syringe,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Miss Jessie Smith came down
from Kansas City to spend the
Fourth with relatives aud friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

John McClaren of the Galena lead
smelter was here yesterday to look
after ore at our new mines.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Geo. F. Braun, Galena ore buyer,
was looking over our new mining
district Tuesday. He thinks well
of II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The wet weather has been hard
on the Joplin races this week, even
II only soft water fell when 1t
rained,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Patton of Ga
lena spent the Fourth in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Leave your laundry with 6. W.
Skinner, agent for the Jennings
Steam Laundry, at Postoffice store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Fourth of July wac wetter this
year than last, and consequently
there was not so much noise.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Clyde Large of St. Louis visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Large, in this city last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Spring river has overflowed its
banks and the water is about four
feet deep between the bridges this
morning. 1t has commenced fall
ing, however.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Don't get the blues too badly
Remember the rains always have
ceased.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The Cassville, Mo-, reunion will
be held Aug. % 26.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Mort Nichols of Col
umbus spent theFourth with Mrs
Nichols parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Scott.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Polster are
at st. Louis taking in the Worlds
fair.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Spring branch was higher yes
terday than at any time this season
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

A. L. Keith of Cherryvale was
Baxter Springs visitor this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

wANTED-A good driving horse,
weighing not less than 1000 pounds.
INQUIRE of F. A. Dillaway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
DR.. English. Phone lse.
Claude Jones, THE photographer

Ice cream and cake every Sunday
evening at Syringe Hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Geo. Redeagle is figuring en-
building a new residence on his
home place in the Quapaw reserve
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
Dents Cash Grocery.
SEE HEREi

SEE HEREi
A beautiful French medallion
given free with each dozen photos
Claude Jones, Photographer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Charlie Daniels 10 building a new
barn at his home in Mary Ann
Park.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mrs. Levi Riseling of Joplin visi
ted relatives in this city this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
Mapes, Photographer.

Mrs. Samuel Binns entertained
the guild Tuesday afternoon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Rev. Chas. F. Parham is conduct.
ing a series of meetings at Blacks
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

las. A. Hardwick of Galena will
be a candidate for the democratic
nomination for sheriff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Work on the Lowell dam 10 pro
crossing very slowly on account o.
the wet weather.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07
FOR MEN!
The following special bargains are
offered for few days. The low
prices on the class of
SHIRTS

offered cannot be found in any other
store. A sample of them is on dis
play in our front window.
Mems "Gold Brand" dollar and half shirts,
with stiff fronts and neglgee, for Sll5.
Any 81 and Sl25 shirt, Fountain Silver Brand"
or "Cones," in negIigee or stiff front, with
or without collar goes in this sale for 75c.
The Commercial Brand" a beauty, just bought this
spring. We have been selling at 75e. In this sale
you are welcome to one at 50c
We have another lot, just received To keep the ball
rolling, we will put them in at Soc to 81 each.
One lot of pretty summer dress goods
that came in so late in the season we
have turned them in at a sacrifice
with those we advertised last week,
which are not quite all sold.
REMEMBER THEY ARE SELL
ING AT HALF PRICE.
John II. Cooper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

James Smith spent the Fourth
with the family of ]. o. Alvey at
Cherrvyale.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Kenneth Brown has returned
from a visit to his old home at 81.
dora, Iowa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Floods have done more damage
in droutho Kansas than drouths
ever have.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

The NEWS man bought a horse
this week. Now is the time to sub.
scribe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Needs left on
Tuesday to take in the Worlds Fair
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

Quite number of Baxter people
spent the Fourth at the DeviPs
Promenade. =.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-07-07

We will accept several crates OF
blackberries on subscription &C.
count.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Stepped Against Hot Stove.

A child of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday night
bath. stepped back against hot stove
which burned him severely. The
child WAS in great agony and his
mother could do nothing to pacify
him Remembering that she had n
bottle of Uhamberlain's Pain Balm
in the house. she thought she would
try it, In less than half an hour aft
er applying it the child was quiet and
asleep, and in less than two weeks
was well. Mrs. Benson is well
known resident Of Kellar, Va. Pain
Palm is an antiseptic liniment and es-
pecially valuable for burns, cuts.
bruises and sprains. For sale by all
druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
The Best Remedy for Group.

From the Atchison Daily Globe
This is the season when the women
who know the best remedies for Group
is in demand in every neighborhood.
One of the most terri BILE things in the
world is to he awakened In the middle
of the night by whoop from one Of
the children. The Group remedies
are almost as sure to be lost. in case
Of Group, ss revolver is sure to be
lost in case of burglars. There used
to be an old fashioned remedy for
Group, known as hive syrup and tolu,
but some modern mothers say that
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is bet.
ter. and does not cost so much. 1t
causes the patient to ''throw up the
phlegm" quicker, and gives reliet in
shorter time. Give this remedy ns
soon ss the croupy cough appears and
it will prevent the attack. 1t never
fails and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Prisoner in Her Own House.

Mrs. W. II. Layha, of 1901 Agnes
Ave-, Kansas City, Mo has for sew
eral years been troubled with severe
hoarsness and at times hard cough,
which she says. "Would keep me In
doors for days. was prescribed for
by physicians with no noticeable re.
suits. friend gave me part of a
bottle of Cham berlain' Cough Remedy
with instructions to colsely follow the
directions and wish to state that aft
er the first day l could notice decided
change for the better. and at this
time after using it for two weeks.
nave no hesitation in say ing realize
that l am entirely cured" This
remedy is for sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Who Has Lied?

Frank Moore, editor of Ex Parte,
is Florence correspondent for the
Denver News; Joe Bayer. his foreman,
is correspondent for the Denver Rep
ublicaD; A. p. Williams. his solici-
tor on commission, is correspondent
for the Denver Post. Denver Times
and Pueblo Chieftain. All OF these
papers contained dispatches from Flor
ence in regard to Gumaer's daily
paper. Will Moore deny the above Z?
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
how To Be Comfortable.

Tho underwear season is still here
and will be for some months to come,
Don't get it into your head that linen
busters are going to be worn all
winter in this valley. That large
line of under wear at the Big Store
is still complete and it is the best
stock of goods in town. All wool.
cotton ribbed. fleece lined and plain
garments in all sizes and at the most
reasonable prices ever placed before a
Florence public. II you will call at
the Big Store and get your winter un.
derwear you will be comfortable all
the rest of this season.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Clothcraft Clothing.

1t pays to buy the best goods when
they can be secured at about the same
price as shoddy and inferior goods.
Clothcraft clothing is the hest because
it is guaranteed; its reputation has
never been questioned. The Big Store
is sole agents for Clothcraft clothing
and carries complete line Of up-to.
date suits aud overcoats Suits. the
very best s. and up. Handsome over
coats from S5 and up. These goods
are made to fit lean me, broad shoul
dered men and fat, heavy set fellows.
Fitting people is the leas of trouble
at the Big Store.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Mormanism,

The Rev. f. T. Krueger will dis
cuss the subject of Mormanism in the
morning service next Sunday, his
theme being "Mormanism, A Menace
to American Institrtions and Liberty"
A petition to the senators from Colo
RADIO asking for the expulsion of Reed
Smoot from tn, United States senate
will be presented for the signatures
of the voters in the congregation.
All who are interested in this great
subject are invited to be present.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Seven O'Clock Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Howells enter
tanned a few friends last evening at a
seven O'Clock diuner, among whom
we're Mr.. and Mrs. N. Large, Mr. and
Mrs. Fl. O. Hitler, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
ID. Eichhorn. Mrs. j. S. Thickeps,
Miss Thelma Thickens. Miss Katie
Curran and Mrs. W. s Widerfelt
After the sumptuous repast had been
enjoyed by all the evening was spent
in music and singing and a general
social time.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Receipts for Public Lands.

Governor Peabody yesterday receiv-
ed letter from G. p Durham. act
ing auditor of the United States treas
ury, in which n check for $S 322. 81
was enclosed as the states portion of
the net proceeds of the sale of public
lands within the state of Colorado
during tine year from July ls. 1902.
to June 80. 1908. The state receives
five per cent of these net proceeds.
The law providing for the state to re-
ceive a portion of this was passed in
1876. The money WAS Immediately
turned over to the state land board.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
MILITARY IS
ENJO|NED /!
Sherman Bell Says It Will
Not be Needed.
Governor Peabody Says a Wrong
Impression of the "Vag" Pro-
clamation Has Gone Abroad
People do not Understand.

Cripple Greek. Jan. s-Distriot
Judge Seeds last night issued a tenn
porary injunction against the military
officers commanding the district and
the Cripple Greek Citizens Alliance
and the Mine Owners association. re-
straining them, their servants. agents
or attorneys. from enforcing the mill
tary vag order" against striking
Miners, who have been ordered to
leave the district or obtain employ
ment.
Gen. Bell says the order of court
will have no effect. as the military
will refuse to accept service and will
proceed with their plan to rid the dis
trict of idiers and disturbers, regard
less Of the court.
Gov. Peabody says a wrong impres.
sion of the nature of the 'vag'' pro.
clamation has gone abroad. He stated
that men might remain idle in either
Teller or San Miguel countties and be
unmolested so far as the military au-
thoriti,s we're concerned if they were
law abiding. No attempt will be
made to arrest men who are simply
idle. but those who interfere with
other workers in any way will be ar.
rested.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Cham Lightning

is little faster than the "Ohicago
Special over the Chicago Union
Pacific and Northwestern line. but We
have the fastest thing ON wheels.
Only double track between Missouri
river and Chicago. Fine, fast flyers
twice daily. Pullman cars. buffet
library.and smoking cars, dining oars.
free reclining chair cars. Ask any
ticket agent or write d. Fl Hoops,
Gen'i. agent O. s. N. W. Ry.. Den.
yer. II
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
He Learned a Great Truth.

1t il. .sa,d of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: "Why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over again?' John Wes.
ley. because once telling is not
enough 1t is for this same reason
that you are told again and again that
Chap,berlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds and grip; that it counterscts
any tendency Of these diseases to re-
suit in pneumonia, and that 1t is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Are You Looking

for the 6nest. fastest train service
between Florence ana Chicago and all
points east? We have II in connec.
tion with d. and r. q. The Chicago
Union Pacific and Northwestern line
operates two crack daily trains Dem
yer to Chicago, without change. Pull
nah cars. Buffet smoking and library
cars, free reclining chair cars, dining
cars. tourist sleeping cars through
from Florence twice weekly. Ask
your agent or write d. II. Hoops,
general agent. Denver. II
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
Special Land Buyers Excursion.

will run to the new lands Of Greer
County. Oklahoma. and other sections
Of the great southwest in November
and December. via the Frisco system.
Are you looking for rich and fertile
farming lands in the southwest which
you can buy for from one-fonrth TO
tenth the cost Of lands of the east
and north? They produce a. mncli
acre for acre. Here is chance to
better your condition and add liber-
al amount to your pocket book.
For full particulars and special
railroad rates apply at once to r. s..
Lemon. Secretar. Frisco System I'm
migration Bureau. st. Louis. Mo. II
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
BlanketsI BlanketsIl

A large line of all kinds of blank
cts at the Big Store. Those good
10-4 blankets worth 65 and 75 cents a
pair are now going at 40 cents per
pair. No such bargains ever before
offered in this town. Also large
line of all wool blankets in colors
and white. The finest line of blank.
cts you ever saw at the Big Store.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
One Way Colonist Excursions.

Sept. 10 to November 80. 1898.
special one way second class Coloniss
rates to Utah, Montana. Idaho, Ore
gon, Washington and CaliforniA.
Rates range from SEQ to t2s Stop
overs allowed.
@. 7. MENZEL, Agent y
The daily tribune., 1904-01-08
TO CORNER OIL FIELDS.
English Syndicate Said to be Clos
ing the Deal.

II a deal which has been under way
for some time ia closed, it will
mean that an English company will
spend $40. 600, 900 developing Colorado
oil fields For the past week an Eng.
lishman has been making careful
inspection OF the Florence oil field,
controlled by the Continental Oil
company.
Last night he returned from the in
vestigation with q prominent ciH-
zen. The party came to town on the
Rio Grande train, and the English
man was told to keep out Of she way
Of newspaper men.
The plan under way is to sell the
entire holdings to company compos-
ed of English capital. The English.
man. who wears heavy geld chair,
curves his mustache upward and done
monocole. is following the instruc.
tions of his newfouni friends and re-
fuses to pose before the public.
1t is claimed that this representa-.
tive of the English company has given
his verbal agreement to close the deal.
He is quoted as saying: II will
accept the proposition, We must see
that all titles for land are clear, but
the moment we can finish these details
we will draw up the contract aud
close the deal. -
1T is said further that the refining
plant. located in the Florence field
has been included in the deal with the
understanding that it will turn out
2. 800 barrels of refined oil a day. -
Denver Post.