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The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
NO TRAMP CONVENTION.

Kalamazoo, Mich. June RE.
ports regarding big convention of
hoboes to be held in South Haven to.
morrow are declared to be mythical
by the authorities OF that town. It
is alleged that the tramp conven.
ton call" originated with news.
paper man. II any considerable nun.
Der OF "willies" show up at South
Haven they are promised warm 70.
ception by Mayor johnson, who hns
provided rock pile for their nmuse.
ment.
Several years ago similar "call"
for convention of tramps WAS sent
out from an Iowa town. 1t was at.
tended principally by ncwspapermcn
from Chicago, st. Louis and other
cities, who wrote imaginary reports
Of the imaginary convention for their
papers aud had n pleasant outing with
all expenses paid.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
ABOUT YOUR NEI0nBORs
AND YOURSELVES

Mrs. Arthur Livings and daugh-
ter have gone to Hotchkiss to spend
a month ON fruit ranch.
j. Wallace left last evening for
Denver on business connected with
the United OIL company.
Mrs. H. Houston instead Of hav-
ing a paralytic stroke rs reported a
day or two ago. was seized with a
severe attack of stomach trouble.
The correction 10 made so that the
friends Of the lady would not be I'M
easy about her condition.
ID. Munson and his son Keith
leave in few days for Ell Reno,
Okla, to engage in business. The
have three propositions they are con
sidering but will not decide which
will be accepted until they reach
there.
DIR. Garnett leaves In few days
for Washington to remain.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04

MAY SHIP DUMP W. Convey re.
turncd last night from Salida. Mr..
Convey is said 20 be negotiating for
the purchase Of the Stag dump of the
Rocky Mountain smeltor aud will
ship II to Salidn. Two cars have
been shipped so that the value of the
dump could be tested. The Stag ship.
ped thus far bns been taken from
different parts Of the dump aud the
returns are said to have made n fair
test on the entire mass.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
KILLING F1sH-There is report

KILLING FISH-There is report
going the rounds that one Of the
farmers on Beaver creek is in the
habit Of opening the headgate to his
irrigating ditch whenever he wishes
mess of fish. The water flows into
the ditch and Is then shut of and the
Ash are allowed to die on the alfalfa
field. The other day 1t is said seven
ty or more large fish and one weigh
ing over two pounds were killed off
in this manner. Deputy Game
Warden Givens is said to have the
facts in his possession and mum.
bre OF witnesses and will take action
against the fellow Another report
is that some negroes the other day
placed dynamite in the creek and
killed large number of fish. This
occurrence will soon be brought to
the attention of the game warden.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
ANNUAL COUNCIL = Rev. an

ANNUAL COUNCIL - Rev. and
Mrs j. Montgomery Mcbride are in
Denver attending the annual council
Of the diocese of Colorado. Mr.. Nc
Bride will preach on Sunday at st.
Stephens and in the evening will
assist the bishop at the cathedral
where confirmation will be admins
tered. Mr.. Thornton B. Kennel will
conduct service and preach in st.
Adams on Sunday morning next.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
TIME CHANGED Agent H

TIME CHANGED Agent HIGH
cock this morning received word from
effect that beginning with next
Sunday the time of No. would be
changed so that it would reach
Florence about 6 30 each evening
The time of No. 10 has been
changed to about II O'Clock in the
morning The time card has not
been received, but If there is any
further change notice will be given.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
Fashionable Turnouts

Our stable has reputation for
well Cared for rigs and horses. The
horses are speedy and gentle and
the vehicles always clean and runs
easy. Try Quinley and FAIRIES the
next time, phone Florence %, ll3
East Main Str ct and outfit will be
delivered.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
POLICE HAVE NIGHT OF
IT WITH THE HOB0ES

Officers Furniss and Kelley last
night lad time OF 1t with the num-
erous hoboes that have been in the
city the last night or two. A gang
Of nine gathered in an empty box car
on the Rio Grande siding near the
dpeot and had two cans Of beer.
Most of the men were very drunk and
boisterious, and wnen Officer Furniss
appeared they gathered around him
and one man grabbed him with the in
tention. it is supposed. of holding
him while the others got in several
punches. Furniss knocked this man
down with his fist and scattered the
rest.
Frank Harris, young fellow who
Ind been about the city for the last
two or three days. and who had his
arm broken, was surrounded by the
hoboes before the appearance of the
officer and they we're beginning to
punch him but Furniss' ARR val dis
persed the crowd.
Later in the night Night Marshal
Kelley run several men out of town,
but they showed fight an armed with
rocks, lined up against the officer and
began throwing the missils at him.
Kelley whipped out his revolver and
began firing and then the crowd sep
arated.
Prior to this some one tried to
gain entrance into the Hadley Mer-
camille company's store by prying up
the rear window. They had succeed
ed in lifting 1T about two inches but
the catch ON the frame prevented
them raising it higher. In some
manner the thieves became Disguised
with the job and left. Entrance was
not effected.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04

BUSINESS MEETING-The regu.
lar monthly business meeting of the
Epworth League of the NJ. f. church
will be held Friday evening at 80
In the church. A good attendance il
desired.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
ARE YOU TO TAKE A TRIP?

ARE YOU TO TAKE A TRIP?
On Tuedays the Colorado and South
ern sells round trip tickets to all
state points from Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo at except onally
low rates, If
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
" TED

Bids for putting up grand stand
including privileges on Fourth of
July. For further informa tion in
quire of F. @. Williams, secretary
of committee. S0.S3
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
The Crescent Grading and
Construction Co.

is open for contracts, transfer and
moving. The world moves and 20
does Myers with his furniture van.
A. F. Myers. Mgr. Phone Florence
30.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES.

The Florence orchestra will give
Saturday night dances in Morgan hall
this summer begin ming this week.
Electric fans have been provided.
Dance starts at $3.50. All ladies
free. Admission 300. Sl-83
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
OVERLAND MEET.

Excursion rates to Denver. account
of the meeting of the Overland Jock :
ely club June IL, II, 12. 20, July II
10, 1908. Limit ten days from date
of sale.
If O. II. HITCHCOCK, Agt.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04

Tho Tribune small ad bring re.
suits. Sell what you don't want
and buy something you need.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04
NOTICE

NOTICE
Mrs. Will Colville will give social
dance Friday evening, June 9th, in
Morgan hall. Admission so cents.
Ladies free. Refreshments.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-06-04

b. p. o. e. ANNUAL MEETING.
Fort Collins and return S7.25.
June 10 and IL. Return limit June
To- Continuous passage.
Sl-S5 @. G.. HITCHCOCK, Agt
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

Annual statement Of tho Wllliamsburgh
City Fire lnYirance Company Of New York,
In the state Of New York, on the 31st day
Of December, 1907. made to the Insurance
Superintendent Of the State Of Illinois, pur.
suant to law.
CAPITAL
Amount Of capital stock paid
up In cash ...............9 100000
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31
EAOLETS.

Judge Max Eberhardt's clean and
upright record during the two years he
has been on the Municipal Court bench
entities him to a reelection by the pco-
ple of Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

Admiral Dewey, who a. a youth
served under Admiral Farragut at the
Battle Of Mobile Bay. unveiled, IN
August, memorial tablet that has
been set In the walls Of the house In
the Portsmouth navy yard where his
great chief died In 1870. II have been
In many places which required much
thought and judgment, and
tried to do what ! thought he would
do" said the admiral Of to-day, In rec
ognixing his indebtedness to the teach
Ing Of the older man, thus setting an
example Of appreciation for the wis
dom OF bis superlofs that the young
men Of the present might well follow.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

proper reward for a good public ser.
want.
~
John ]. Mclaughlin Is one Of the
ablest and best liked men In the Legis.
lature and his reelection by the people
Of the Nineteenth District is certain.
Coroner Peter NJ, Hoffman should he
reelected. He IL an honest, hardwork.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

Ia one Of the ablest leaders Of that
great body and In bis campaign for re.
election he has the hearty support Of
the best people Of the Ninth District,
irrespective Of party affiliations.
County Commissioner Walter SchroJ.
do has made an honest ana clean rec.
ord on the County Board and he de.
serves q reelection.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

Municipal Court bench than Cyril n.
Jandus. An honest public ofiicial, an
able lawyer and public spirited citi.
zen, Senator Jandus II entitled to the
votes Of all honest citizens at the polls
next November.
Alfred Il. Porter has given honest
and faithful service to the people as
Clerk Of the Appellate Court and his
reelection by good ma jority will be a
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

Henry Sherman Boutell's brilliant
record In Congress reflects credit upon
himself and upon Chicago. No man
In the National House Of Representa-.
tives has accomplished more for the
people than Congressman Boutell. He
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31

Ing and conscientious public official and
the best interests Of the people Of Cook
county demand his retention for an.
other term.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-10-31
O0cla1 Pub1leatlon.

O1e1o1 Fuo11Oot1O0e
Annual statement OF the Western Reserve
Insurance Company Of Cleveland, In the
state Of Ohio on the 31st day Of December,
1907. made to the Insurance superintendent
Of the State Of Illinois, pursuant to law.
CAPITAL
Amount OF capital stock paid
UP IN coon. 2OOO0OOO
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tul wink. The way 10 keep out OF the
poorhOuse, Weaver, is not 10 git poor.
and the way 20 keep out OF the grave
is never TO die"
What are you going 70 do about
his baek?' inquired Dummy. can you
TX his back?''
We've got 10 wash II. =" It'd replied
You cant hRlf-sOle a back like that,
Weaver. not With the hide % a COW,
and him sort OF horse
I'm get the water and a rag" VOL
unteered Dummy, and this he did.
To do him justice. It'd was gentle
and skiliful in his ministrations 10 the
ourro. After washing the wound h
salved II with axle-grease. certain n
help It TO heal
A friendship as solid as II was DE-
cuilar took root between the cobbler
ana MS small companion. On Dunnv's
part II was full and mature already.
OUT the man Was reserved toward the
Atte CHAP, whose motives could nor
As YET De OWNED He was secretly de-
hgHted and f1sttered, however. for no
oiher child IN all the world han eva-
come with trust and admiration n
seek him out before.
Weaver he said. when tba do,
Keys back was fixed" to his satfsfs--
uon, I'VE must keep our eve on ~.
cEltter every day He used to -
Chlnese animal, paekin' wood. 50 ,bs-e
an l no tellin' what he might brssl-
out with somethin' Chinese. Ike tLe
measles" me
! amt going to let him break ont
VI mere, answered Dummy 49,
wnen he gifts well I'm going TO hsve 3
to-" ~ wait
wouldn't ride on the AnreI G.
or1el, not even on Sun0zy. when tbi,ss
IS unusual quiet" said lid. ssB,,+ w,
come down every day for ne and ven
git him well in a hurry. What's his
nams2" ms
Jack. replied the small nro,ria+o-
r wouldn't call him JACK Ty,es,-o-
make him think he's common - $50
the cobbler. "rd call him .S1l.1 -
Of the Blushin' Morn'-and .S1Ie,.
when you're busy"
What would that make him think -,
inquired Dummy
Think Make him think his dried
up hay was Strawberries and crean,
~ > wonderful the things a high-sound-
in name win make a loVr-bred critter
think
Wouldr't he think he was most TOO
nice to let me rider" asked the little
chap seriously.
If ever he does, you let me know"
and lid gave another OF his awe-in-
spring winks. Now I'm goin' back
TO work Nuthfn' Ike work. Weaver.
nuthin' Ike work to keep a man from
playin'''
Dummy walked a part way down to
the shop. with HIS friend and then re-
turned to Inform Mrs. Hank and his
sister OF all that had happened.
Mrs. Hank was a tall. somewhat an
gula- person. with cOuntenance de-
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CHAPTER VIII.

DUMMY ACQUIRES A PROPERTY
Little Dummy Weaver had been born
for explorations. He was. indeed,
lively bit of a human Interrogation
point, asking questions Of Nature and
his fellow-beings with eyes, ears.
fingers. and tongue, from morning till
night.
II soon came TO pass that ne knew
all about the diversions. afforded by
the Hank back yard, including the
chickens, the kitten, and the calf. He
therefore began ID extend his field of
observations.
A week had passed since that day
OF Allan Kennedy's visit, and Sylvia
had neither seen nor heard of him
since. nor had she held a dozen words
of conversation with Jerry. That
something was wrong she felt instinc-
lively
The weather had been riotous, with
wind and rain and a fall of sleel
which had melted at once, but today
the sun was again transcendent
Sylvia kept TO the house, assisting
Mrs. Hank in the process OF taking up.
cleaning. and putting down certain Of
the carpets. Dummy wandered of by
himself.
The little chap was destined TO go
no farther than trail that led To the
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these seemed to watch fellow all
the time.
How do you do?" said Dummy. Are
you Mr.. FIack9"
"TImonides Flack," said the eobbler.
-Tiu for short"
My name is Dummy Weaver"
vouchsafed the small visitor.
We'll. Weaver. what can I do for
you today2" inquired the cobbler,
looking up again and wiping the back
OF mis- hand across his mouth. without
releasing his grasp on the hammer
Anything important on your mind?'
Yes. SIR said Dummy. I've found
a donkey"
Mr.. Flack regarded him sharply, a
quick suspicion OF lurking personality
In Dunny's reply darting edgewise into
his brain.
''Where?" ne demanded.
Way UP that way" answered Dun
ny, pointing conprehenslvely toward
the mountains. Hes sick. I guess.
and his back is all hurt. and I thought
II you know everything you could help
me make him well"
The shoemaker felt himself remark
ably Modified.
who told you TO come to me,
Weaver" he inquired
Nobody" said Dummy.
Remarkable instinct" unused the
man. Where's your donkey now?'
up home. TO Mrs. Hanks. Can you
come and fix him now2''
'How's your sister, demanded It'd.
Pretty well. thank you" answered
Dummy, marveling az this proof OF the
Fiack-ian scope Of knowledge
Does she like Tom King2" in
quired the querist.
Dummy replied: II don't know"
Neither does Tom" said It'd, and
he grinned in a manner fearfully fas-
cinating. Wait tin I get my specs,
Weaver, then we're on"
Your glasses are up on your hair"
said Dummy.
That's where they belong" an
swered the cobbler, who never wished
any one to think he was giving him
information not already possessed.
He left the glasses where they were.
putting over them a hat that was far
too small for his diminutive head. and
leaving HIS shop wide open. started
with Dummy up the street
Amt you going 20 lock the door,"
If did, Weaver. how could people
get in to leave the shoes they want me
to mend2" answered It'd.
That's so" agreed Dummy. and.
putting his hand in the weakened fist
Of the cobbler. he walked at his side
in expanding happiness OF mind
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mountains Up and down this narrow
path the Chinese woodmen were &C
customed TO drive their trains OF Ill
tie donkeys. loaded with wood which
they gathered III the hills. This wood
they could sell 10 their countrymen
much more cheaply than their fellow
yellow men could buy their fuel from
the company; hence the traffic.
The coolies had a way OF overload
ing their animals OF burden. so that
many a patient little burro succumb-
ed to the hardships OF the toll
When Dummy came 10 the trail. he
wondered where II led. He therefore
trudged along in the path. toward the
mountains Thus he presently beheld
the first returning train Of burros.
jogging down the slope in charge Of
a tall. lanky Monaghan with a hat on
his head that resembled a basin
Downward came the weary dOnkeys.
grunting with the weight Of wood
uPon their backs. Dummy was fasci-
mated. There were six Of the gray lit
tie creatures, following one behind
another as they came
The small boy presently stepped
from the trail TO let them pass. The
Chinese driver brought up the rear,
emitting a harsh. peculiar note of com
mand to his beasts. from time TO time
"hullo," said Dummy cordially
Where you going?"
The driver appeared not TO see his
small inquisitor and plOdded on. He
was tired himself, and as hOpelessly
bound 10 labor as the burros he drove
When they had gone. little Dummy
stood there specializing for quite a
time. Then he truged o.. up the trail
again. as II to find the fountain-head
of all this interesting business But
a few hundred yards more Of progress
brought him 70 a point from which
he could see a big red tank that gov
erned the pressure of water for the
town This ne wished TO inspect, hence
he left the path and struck or a way
of his own,
The tank proved commonplace
enough, but just as he came TO the
farther side he made an amazing dis
covery. There on the earth lay a gray
little donkey, apparently ready 10 die,
with a frayed bit or rope about its
neck It's hack was sore Its body was
thin; it could scarcely hold up its
head.
The Chinese drivers, having worked
the creature to the last extremity had
thrown off its load, when it finally fell.
and then had abandoned II as worth
less.
All OF this little Dummy could not be
expected TO know. He did know. how
ever that he liked the sick little burrO
at once He realized also that the ami
nal vas ILL.,
Poor jack said the small ex-
plorer. Poor jack" and going up
he patted the animal on the head with
his soft little hand What's the mat
ter? Where do you feel bad-On your
back?'
The almost dying donkey was some
what startled. Some horrid dream OF
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coercion, perhaps OF beatings and
abuse, must have risen TO its brain.
for IL made an effort and staggered 70
its feet. Then II seemed 10 look at tho
small. compassionate figure, gazing so
earnestly up IN It's face. and 10 feel
no fear. Il made no movement 20 es-
cape, but breathed out a sigh OF utter
hopelessness.
You come home With me and III
give you some hay" said Dummy coax
ingly. "and maybe some nice warm
milk"
He took the tattered rope in hand
10 lead the creature away. The donkey
appeared 20 hesitate. Il was so much
easier to fall on the earth and give up
the struggle; but Fate had planned
things otherwise. and destiny needed
this partnership between the child and
the animal properly 10 weave together
her joys snd worries and cruelties
Hating. stiffiy. the burro took a step,
the habit OF obedience strong upon II.
Painfully limping. it followed behind
its small proprietor.
Though the distance was compare
lively short, a good half hour was con-
sumed before little Dummy brought his
charge TO the COW stable. back Of the
house where he lived Here there were
two good stalls. in one Of which Dun
ny secured his invalid, whereupon he
busted himself fetching hay and water
for the poor. neglected creature TO
consume.
Some of the water the burTo gladly
accepted II even nibbled, weakly, at
the fodder. but It presently lay down
again, and appeared TO go to sleep.
Dummy now made up his mind TO 90
for adult assistance. His sister and
Mrs. Hank were engaged. he knew.
and Furthermore he had heard many
tales concerning the WeIl-nigh univer-
sal knowledge OF one It'd Flack. the
cobbleF, whom he. therefore. much de-
sired TO meet. He started on at once
to look up the famed repository Of
intelligence.
There could be but little trouble in
finding Mr. Flack. He had four great
profile boots. sawed out of plank.
adjoining his place Of business. with
his name spelled large upon each.
When Dummy looked through the
blurred little window at the smoky
little kennel of a shop. with a dried
up. wrinkled little workman on the
bench. pounding prodigiously on the
sole OF a shoe. he wondered how
knowledge In very large quantities
could possibly be confined in the place
He went in Fiack looked up at him
instantly. raising two OF the blacklist.
sharpest eyes imaginable for the pur-
pose Then he went on pounding the
shoe. Dummy thought his face must
have been kept all winter I'm the cellar
with the apples. for it looked very
small and had q last-season appear
ance that was quite unmistakable.
But maybe that was the way that
everybody looked who knew so very
much. Besides. he was wearing a pair
OF glasses on top of his head, and
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Unable to resist the temptation TO
create trouble. the old woman called
Jerry aside. as he and Sylvia were
passing. and soon had her story i'm
parted.
Even then, in his largeness OF heart,
Jerry was more than half prepared 10
treat the matter as one OF no signif-
canoe whatsoever; yet he could not en-
tirely exclude a pang OF jealous sus-
picion with the memory stiil keen upon
him Of that scene he had witnessed in
the train.
In the dingy little parIor Of the
Hanks modest cottage he mentioned
the fact Of Allan's visit 70 the camp,
in a casual way designed to afford Syl-
via an opportunity to tell him that she
had met the younger man.
For a second her lips were parted
20 tell him all about the meeting, in
her customary way Of frankness, but
the words of confession refused to
come. Had she only told-what diff
ferent man would her honesty have
made Of Jerry Kirl..
The jealousy. heretofore merely
striving for existence in his breast.
was suddenly grown 10 full dimen-
sions. A fierce, unreasoning hunger
for Sylvia's love possessed him. With
his naked hands he could have slain
Allan Kennedy. in this light of Syl-
Was guilty conceaIment Of the truth
He said: I've got 10 go down To
the office" He could not endure the
trial of remaining longer where she
was.
With one blurred look at her
whitened face he departed. such
feeling In his heart as he had never
before experienced in all his life.
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CHAPTER TX.

DUMMY DISCOURAGES A SUITOR
Together the man ard the quaint
little owner OF the donkey came TO the
shed where the animal was lying. It'd
looked exceptionally wise as he scruti-
nized the weary creature. nibbIing
fesbly at the hay
''Buzzards won't eat him as long as
he eats he observed. with a wonder