THE- NOKCtt PLAE' SEMI-WEEKLY TB1BME 'r FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25, 1896. - .J ". ' V: CITY NEWS. -Everybody should turn out to-morrow evening1 and hear Butter Svortli's speech at the opera house. - Bill Green passed east Wednes day morning- in charge of his sec retary, who went to Sidney after -him. Rev. .Geo. A. Beecher returned this morning- from Sidney, where lie held Episcopal services last evening. Miss Decker, who will have . charge of Rennie's millinery depart ment, came in from the east last night. Major Scharmann has been selected as marshal of the republi can parade to be held to-morrow evening-. Mrs. G. W. Ferrall of Chicag-o came in on No. 1 yesterday and is visiting-. the family of her nephew J. E. Baker. Perry Sitton has secured a con cession on the fairgrounds and will run an oyster parlor. He will erect a building- 22x32 feet. Lewis H. Baker, of this city, has been granted a pension as a survivor of the Mexican war. J. O. Feltz, pop candidate for senator, came down from Ogalalla this morning- and will go to Gandy to-morrow to hold a meeting-. In the half mile bicycle race for boys at the Kearney meet yester day afternoon, George Crick of this city won first prize and Joe Baskin second. T. A. Hedendahl, of the U. P. air-brake department, whohadbeen investigating- the air apparatus at the sand-house, returned east this morning. Walter Hoagland went to Kear ney this morning for the purpose of securing a couple of hundred torches for use in to-morrow even ing's parade. A Mr. Atkinson, residing near Cozad, is in town to-day, having come here for the purpose of looking- over the Osgood ranch with a view of renting it. Prof. Disraeli came down from Denver this morning-. Having been unsuccesful in his late attempt to" secure a wife in Denver, he may re new his efforts in this city. "The Defaulter" has been book'ed for the evening of October "3d. It will be presented by one of Carter's companies, which is a guarantee that it will be first-class. Messrs, Zinn and Evans, two firemen from the Fourth district, were in town yesterday taking an examination. They went to Omaha last evening for further examina tion. The social of the Christian Endeavor Society at the Warner residence Tuesday evening was largely attended. A musical and literary programme was rendered, after which watermelons were served. The ladies' aid society of the M. E. church was entertained yes terday afternoon by Mrs. G. W. Dillard. Mrs. M. K. Barnum is entertaining the members of the Episcopal guild this afternoon. Hon. W. P, McCreary spoke to a large audience at the court house last evening- and made many strong points in favor of sound money. He. is a plain, practical talker and understands the money question thoroughly. His 'remarks were well received. Hon. A. C. Fish, who is sent out by the republican national com mittee, will speak at Sutherland on Oct. 5th, Hershey Oct. 6th, North Platte Oct. 7th, Maxwell Oct. 8th, and Brady Oct. 9th. At Suther land and Maxwell Mr. Fish will be assisted by W. T. WTilcox. The Daughters of the King- en tertained the young people of the Episcopal parish and a number of others at the guild house last even ing, The programme consisted of pantomimes and games, after which refreshments were served. It is said to have been a very pleas ant occasion for all attendants. The state central committee of sound money democrats will hold a meeting at Omaha on October 1st for the purpose of considering the advisability of putting a state ticket in the field. Milton Doolittle, and perhaps others, of this city will attend the meeting. A. F. Parsons will speak at a gathering of free silverites at the court house tins evening. J. tie sUverites are becoming much alarmed over the number of former 16 to 1 men in this city who are be cominir members of the sound irionev patty, and will make strenu mis efforts to stem the tide. But they can't do it The Chicacro forecasts for to rinv is: Fairto-night and probably light frost, Saturday fair westerly variMhle winds. The maximum temperature yesterday at North UIsHr was 76 decrees; minimum in imnr 4fderrees. Preapi- no on inch. For the Trinrf nnd time one year ago, nmnm fmrtfraiuri was oo LUC waAiuiuw - , f desrrees. minimum temperature 40 degrees, at 7 a. m. 47 degrees, pre Mrs. H. S. Boal.wentfo Omaha to-day for a brief visit. .. Chas. McDonald, of Chicago, is the guest of H. J. Clark. Booth's superior canned oysters are kept constantly in stock at Marti's: H. M. Grimes returned . last evening- from the eastern part of the state. Mrs H J. Clark, who has been visiting relatives in the east, is ex pected home in a day or two. E. B. Warner shipped a caske.t to Ogalalla yesterday but it was not learned who had died. J. H. Hershey and W. A. Pax- ton will feed about 300 head ot cat tle on the ranch at Hershey this winter. W. M. Baskin will furnish meat for the employes of the Cody show during the stay of the latter in the city. It Will require two good-- sized beeves. Charles Burke, ot Denver, was m town yesterday while enrouteon a business trip to Omaha. He will return Saturday and stop over a day or two. Coroner Donaldson went to Maxwell last evening to replevin from the sheriff some hav which the atter official had attached as the property of Louis Tift. Fred'k Baker yesterday offici ally declared his intention of re nouncing allegiance to Queen Vic toria and will become a full fledged citizen of the United States. While adjusting the rigging of schooner on Kellner's lake Wed nesday, J. B. McDonald fell over board. He was promptly rescued by the life-saving crew. IT'S CLOCK CLEANING TIME, And we are ready to put you r clock in first class order for very little money. Leave word at the store and we will send for clock, repair it and return it to your home with out any bother to you. All work guaranteed to give per fect satisfaction. HARRY DIXON, Jeweler and Optician. Three doors south of McDonald's Bank. Ten carpenters have been em ployed at the fair grounds this week. Sixteen stock pens have been built, the quarter stretch enced, and the work of putting the roof on the woman's building will be practically completed to-day. Supt. Dillard is now giving the fair his entire time and attention and is making tilings hump. A dispatch received to-day an nounced the death of John Enlow at the ranch in Cherry county at three o'clock this morning. He had been sick for two or three weeks. The deceased was well known to many North Platte people, especi ally the older residents, who will regret to learn of his death. H. S. Keith received a letter yes terday from the general superinten dent of the B. & M. eating houses offering him a position as manager of a house: either at Holdreire or McCook. Mr. Keith will acceot the 4. position and leaves Sunday to re port at Holdrege. Mrs. K. will re main in town until Mr. K. becomes located. This removes irom North Platte most estimable and popular people, and will cause general re gret. That success may attend them in the future is the wish of all. John Beyerley was "held up" in his room in the Ormsby block st evening at seven o'clock and forced to disgorge a silver dollar and his watch. Beyerley went to his room for the purpose of chang ing his clothes. He stepped to the closet to get his dress suit, and in side he was confronted by a fellow who poked a revoler in his face. "Have you any money?" asked the irglar. "Just a -dollar," said Beyerley. "Well hand it over; I'll take that watch, too." The victim of the hold-up promptly handed oyer the money and the time-piece. Then the bold, bad man edged out ot the closet, closed the door and locked Beyerley inside, and made his escape, taking with him aair of patent leather shoes. Beyerley attracted the attention of the peo ple in the room below and he was released. The officers were in formed of the occurrence and Sheriff Miller and Policeman Davis started out on a search, but up to noon had not found him. At 7:30 last even ing a fellow called at Lock's livery stablaand hired a horse and buggy for the purpose, he said, ot going out to Max Beer's ranch to get a trunk. Up to noon he had not re turned, and as his description tal- lies with the tellow" vholiela,Tip .dcjcwc), il lis qmie itKeiyJie ?s xue same fellow. Sheriff Miller offers a reward of $50 for the arrest and conviction of the thief. - Is all right, more Furniture now than . ever before. We have an elegant line4 of - PICTURE AND ROOM MOULDING. ' Now is the time to have hplstered. Bring them work at reasonable prices. . . E. E. WAENER. (UNDERTAKER.) . Millinery Elegant at RENNIE'S, MISS DECKER IN CHARGE. . . All Ladies invited to ball and examine our Line. Special Opening A. H. Davis is in Fremont this week on legal business. M. C. Keith transacted busi ness in Omaha this weelr. John J Halligan transacted legal business in Lincoln this week. Arthur Rush attended the bi cycle races at Kearney yesterday. Wanted, a good girl for general house. work. Inquire of Mrs. G. A. Laing. B. Buchanan has improved his residence by the addition of porches thereto. Isaac Dillon left yesterday morning for the D. & C. ranch in northeastern "Wyoming. The Wednesday gale blew down the bill boards at Fifth and Spruce and caused Jim McMichael con siderable extra work. Hank Chestnut, one of the old time cowboys of western Nebraska but now living in Keith county, visited North Platte friends yes teiday. Lew Clark went to Cheyenne this week to run an engine on the Fourth district. Jack Stuart, who had been running on that district has returned home. Prof. Garlichs and his juvenile orchestra went to Sutherland this afternoon to take part in a concert to be given by the ladies' auxiliary of the Irrigation Fair. Mrs. Laura Smith leaves to night for Chicago, where heir hus band is employed. Mrs. Smith was tendered a surprise party by a number of her friends last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Casey, who have been living at Albina, Oregon, for several years, returned to the city this week and will make their future home here. M. K. Barnum, superintendent of the poultry exhibit, says there have heea a number of entries in his department, the greater part of which have been made by North Platte parties. Dick Kellner says that h'is lake will produce 17,800 tons ot ice at each cutting, figuring the thickness at twelve iushes. Dick is thus pre pared to more than supply the local demand. It is his intention to build an ice house, fill it this winter and run a wagon next sum mer. Dr. Paul and J. H. Turpie re turned Wednesday from Keith county with 160 head of thorough bred cattle which they placed on the Turpie ranch southeast of town. Hank Chestnut, who accompanied the boys, says that they are rapidly gaining an enviable reputation as broncho riders and that they can 'cut out" cattle with the-best of them. It is said that Co. B. Second regiment N. -N. G... of Ord will march across the countrv to this city and attend the fair and reunion. This company will, together with Co. E, of this city participate in the sham battle to be ffiven durin" the week. For this event Co. E has been furnished with one thou sand rounds of blank cartridges. This is an age of sensations. In the amusement world the great est sensation is Buffalo Bill's Wild West aud congress of rough riders of the world. It is at once novel, curious and quaint. It is tremen dous in size and entirely unlike anyJ fother'foTnrof-entertainment. There is nd shafm or lalse pretense about it. It does not need to advertise any thing- it does not exhibit. It Avill be here on Mondav Oct. 12th. but the X dollar : Bill' willbuy your chairs :and- couches up- in and we will' give you good Stock Nov; Open Oct. 1, 2 and 3, .AT RENNIE'S. Novelties in Silver. - Leather Belts with Silver Buckles, the latest, Ladies' Shirt Waist Sets, Buttons and Link Cuff Buttons, Hat Pins, Book Marks, Souvenir Spoons, Watch Guards, etc. Also a LuinpicLC line ui naipo CLINTON, The Jeweler. Three doors south of old stand. Wanted, to . buy Five or six good milch cows. Inquire at this office. K. L. Graves returned Wednes day , night from his trip in the south. ,e ' ? "' Attorney Wilcox transacted legal business in Brady Island yes terday. ' , . Best line of gloves and mittens in town at The Wilcox Dept. Store. I. E. VanDoran came in from Leadville yesterday morning on a visit to his family. Mrs. C. L. Black' and son yesterday George went east on morning's train Cal Diamond visited relatives in the city and interviewed our bus iness men yesterday. A number of members of the I. O. R. M. will have an outing at Struther's grove next Sunday. Underwear all kinds at The Wi lcox Dept. ;Store, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright have returned from Sioux City and will make North Platte their future home. The strgeTcommissioner is this week having- three blocks graded on Pine street between Front and Fourth. The speech of W. T. Wilcox before the republican club Tuesday evening was a masterly , one and was cheered to the echo. Flue stops 5c at The Wilcox Dept. Store. The Cody Guard will give the first of its series of monthly dances on Wednesday evening of next week. It will no doubt be a very pleasant event to ail who.attend. Express agent McGovern says that he now stands on a gold basis. The gravel recently filled in around the depot contains four dollars worth of gold to the ton. -Stove pipe 15c a joint, elbows 10c at The Wilcox Dept. Store. D. M. Hosfordr a former resi dent of Plant precinct, and a brother ot Miss Mary Hosford, was married at Cleveland on the 10th inst. to Miss Erlena Johnson Beekman. The Modern. .Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors of America will have their fifth Wed nesday social on Sept. 30th 1896. All neighbors and their families are cordially invited. E. B. Warner, Dentist, office in Hinman block, up stairs Spruce st. P. W. Sitton came home from St. Louis the early part of the week. The shops in which -he was em ployed work, but thirty hours per week, and the financial result was toa meagre to suit him. A young son of Dave Scott was kicked in the face Wednesday even ing by a horse belonging to Chris Johnson. The child's cheek and nose Avas. badly lacerated but we believe no bones were broken. Perry Sitton tells us that Walter Conklin is now a very ardent McKinley supporter. W. W. Conk lin is also talking sound money. Both were staunch democrats when residents of this city. The Wilcox Dept. Store will order you barb wire for $2.85 a hun dred delivered in North Platte, Charley Mallatte, living on the north side of the river, has picked 700 water melons v which he will store iff this city until the Irriga tion Fair and then attempt to sel: them. He has stored them at Mil tonberger's grocery. The New England dinner served by the ladies ot the Irrigation Fair Tuesday evening was a most excel lent one and netted the ladies about $34. On the following day they served a ten-cent lunch and realized eight or ten dollars." Ax handles 9c at The Wilcox Dept. Store. J. W. Voodry has been at work for several days gathering up and cleaning torches for the republican parade Saturday evening. Four years ago the republicans owned 300 or 400 torches, but the number has dwindled down to less than one hundred. H. E. Curtiss. formerly book keeper for Geo. T. Field, but now located at Sheffield, 111., in a letter to The Tribune says: ,4My per sonal friend Bryan has been in Sheffield and made a speech.- Poor Billy. McKinley will get most all the votes east of the Mississippi river. Ice Wool shawls. Tarn O'Shan ters, and Infants, knit sacques at The Wilcox Dept. Store. Howard Case was brought in from the Birdwood Wednesday by Sheriff Miller and lodged in jail. Case was in jail in Cherry county awaiting- trial for cattle stealing, to escape. The but managed Cherry county officers have been notified of Case's arrest and they will come after him. Dr. J. P. Dullard, of Wood River, formerly of this city, was a Bryan man until he heard him speak at Madison Square Garden in New York and that satisfied the Doctor. He is now talking for McKinley in a most enthusiastic way. rfhe Doc tor returned the early part of the week from his trip in the east. Sweat pads, 20c at The Wilcox Dept. Store. The request of Mayor Baker that property owners clean the street and alley abutting their property before October 4th should be generally heeded. A couple ot hours work on the part of each property owner would make a won derful difference in the appearance of the streets and alleys, especially the latter. David Frazer, a transcontinen tal trotter en route from Aberdeen, Wash., tQ Boston, Mass., passed through the city Wednesday. In a note leit a- mis omce ne says: Left Aberdeen July 14th and am due in Boston November loth. I ving my own way. but not. begging, and writing" up the coun try for the Aberdeen Record." For sale 125 head of 1 one and two year old steers, and fifty head of cows and calves and dry cows. This stock will be in North Platte October 1st. Inquire of J. R. Bangs.' Abe Patton, formerly of Dick- . - i r ens, . tins county, is suspected oi having killed the city marshal at Table Rock last Monday. Pat ton was sent to the Norfolk asylum from this county October 21st, 1893, having been found insane by the board of insanit He subsequent ly escaped from that institution and turned up at Washington, D. C, where he was jailed for a time. He was next heard from in Pauld ing county, Ohio, where he became a burden to the people and an officer ot that county escorted him to the Norfolk asylum from which he again escaped. Since his last es cape he has not been heard Irom. The description given of the mur derer of the marshal does not agree in all points with Patton. -.Guaranteed quality ladies, kid gloves at The Wilcox Dept. Store. The North Platte Gun Club has issued programmes tor the tourna ment to be held dunng the tair. The first shoot will be held Monday morning, Oct. 12th, the first -event being a prize shoot limited to mem bers of the club. The second event will be the open competition for the Buffalo Bill silver cup, and the third an open sweepstake for five live birds. Tuesday morning the pro gramme will consist of two events. a prize shoot at twenty blue rocks. and a sweepstake for seven live birds; in the afternoon sweepstakes for ten blue rocks and sweepstakes for twenty-five blue rocks. Wed nesday morning there will be two events; ten blue rock sweepstakes and sweepstakes tor ten live birds. Wednesday afternoon sweepstakes will be made up to suit the -crowd The articles for the prize shoots will be on exhibition the early part of next week. Notice. All members of Tate Lodge, A. O. U. W., are requested to be present at the next regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 28th, to consider important business. By order of Master Workman S. Friend. TENTS Parties or societies wishing to rent tents during- tue fair and re union suouia inquire or r . Jfeaie. North Platte, before Oct. 1st. NOTICE. Property owners are earnestly requested to clean the street and alley adjoining- their property by October 4th. J). W. Baker, Mayor. Dated Sept. 24th. USURY WE ARE GUNNING PROOF .We sell you : : : : Best Black Powder for 30 cents a pound: saving of 33 h per cent. . m 12 gauge loaded shells for 39 and 40;Gents a box: a saving of 25 per cent. 10 gauge loaded shells for 42 and 45 cents a box;,' a saving of 13 per cent. 12 gauge Black Edge Wads 17 cents a box, a sav ing of 47 per cent. 10 gauge Black Edge Wads 18 cents, a saving of 39 per cent. 12 gauge Cardboard Wads 6 cents a box, a saying of 66 ppr cent. 10 gauge Cardboard Wads 7 cents a .box, a saving of 42 per cent. ' - No. 2 Primers 35 cents a box, a saving of 42 per cent. Gun Caps 5 cents a box, a saving of 100 per cent. Shot 7 cents a lb., a saving of 11 per cent. We have the largest line of Underwear, Gloves and Mittens, Blankets, Yarn, Tinware, Lamps and Glassware in North Platte at prices lower than any store in North Platte. Everything spot cash and one price to all. nmnri? WILCOX DEPT. STORE, NORTH PLATTE, NEB. XJJ Ui THE BOSTON STORE. The cold weather is setting in and everybody is looking for warm wearing apparel. The Boston Store has a large stock on hand and is in position tosupply everybody, old and young, small and large. Now until after the Irrigation Fair we will sell goods at such prices as will compel all to buy- We have too many goods on hand and we must reduce the stock. We cannot mention all goods in stock but we will make a clean sweep of everything in the house. Here are some of our prices: Duck dress goods in all colors at 10 cents per yard. The vpry best 25-cent feather ticking at 1G cents per yard. Ten-cent outing flannel at 5 cents. The best quality oil cloth at 15 cents per yard. Fifteen-cent satines at 10 cents per yard. Yard-wide Russian fleece dress goods, regular price 15 cents, at 10 cents por yard. German knitting yarn in all colors at 7 cents per skein. Best quality Spanish yarns at 85 cents per pound. Ten-cent linen toweling tit 7 cents yer yard. Eider Down in plain colors 50-cent quality at 32)4 cents per yard. Ladies' all-wool skirt patterns, regular price 81.25, at this sale 78 cents. Knitted skirts worth S1.25, for 75 cents. Ten-cent shaker flannel at G cents. Eight-cent Canton flannel at 5 cents. Ten-cent Canton flannel at 8 cents. 12)'2-cent Canton flannel at 04 cents. All-wool red flannel at 25 cents per yard, 50-cent quality red flannel at 35 cents. Sixty-inch unbleached table linen at 25 cents per yard. Yard-wide new novelty dress goods at 10 cents, regular price 20 cents. Ho v is this? 46-inch all-wool silk finish Henrietta in all colors, regular price SI 00, at this sale for 58 cents. Wo stil keep our grand offer on our henriettas, serges and ladies' cloth as follows: The dress pattern in serge or henrietta with all trimmings complete for $2.05. In all. wool ladies' cloth we furnish the dress pattern with trimmings complete for 2.38 This is regular 50-cents per yard goods. pADQTTQ Our75-cent high bust corsets for 48 cents; Dr. Warners Coro J vlilJJLil O. line at 85 cents; Ball's at 85 cents. Jackson corset waists at 85 cents. Foster kid gloves in all colors at 98 cents. Gauntlets at 98 cents. Real Mocko ladies' gauntlet gloves at 81.25. FTO!ll?R V sizes ln ,sses anc children's fleece lined hose at 15 cents flUOijLill! X . per pair. Ladies and children's "underwear, ladies' ribbed vests worth 50 cents at 25 cents, ladies union suits from G5 cents up. Children's under wear from 5 cents up. Men's double-breasted suits 88 cents per suit; men's fleece lined underwear from 50 cents up. TIT A lTTn?rFQ Wo have lOOOpairof them. We bought them at 50 cents on D1jA1J0jxO the dollar, and will give the public the benefit. 11-4 Blan kets for 59 cents, All wool five-dollar grey blankets for 82.93. All wool California blankets, the finest ninde worth 810 at this sale for $6.75 All wool California rod blankets, regular price 88.00, for this sale $5.25. Another lot of grev woolen blan kets for 81 85,'worth $3.00. ft A PT7Q A ATH T A P 1717TQ Wo make a great offer on these goods. UAl JCiU AINU JAUDJlilL). We will close out one lot of jackets for $1.45, the trimmings alone ar.e worth more; another lot of children's cloaks for $1.38. Wo offer children's silk bonnets from 25 cents up. OTJAT7Q Ladies' fine dongola 82.00 shoes at this sale for 1.25. Ladies'genuine OJULU JCiO. calf skin shoes, regular price 225, at this sale for 1.40. Ladies' good oil grain shoes for 98 cents. All our ladies'3.00, 3.50 and 4. CO shoes at this sale for 2.65. Children's school shoes. We are the only store in the ci'y that carries Hendorson'sJfrd School House Shoes, with brands as follows: Bright grains, genuine goat, crackless animal calf. doDgoIa box calf and kangaroo. Theso are the strongest lines of childreu's school shoes made. Every pair is guaranteed by the maker as well as by us. They don't cost any more than cheap makes. Hender son's and M. D. Well's railroad and farmers shoe3, regular price 3.25, at this sale for 2 50. Men's shops at 125 that cannot be beat. 'Boys' lace and c ngress oil grain, bright grain and calf, Henderson's make, sizes from 12f to 6, from 1.25 up to 1.75. We make a special price on men's boots in all grades. SPECIAL PRICES given to hotels and restaurants for supplies during the Fair. Remember the place, south room Ottenstein Block. The During this sale with every Five Dollar purchase you can of a calico dress pattern or a pair of linen towels FREE. VALUABLE LIB FOB SALE. 190 acres adjoining- and half mile from center of city of North Platte. All under canals; irriguble; large crops; best located. Can be laid out as an addition to- the city in blocks and lots, or into 2 and 5 acre plats and sold to large profit. Will sell whole or one-half interest in same. For particulars address Fredk. Baker, or box 54, North Platte, Neb. Is what you call it when a man takes too much interest. It's the same thing under a different name when a merchant takes more than a fair profit For trade, and there is w. usury in OUR PROFITS. - Boston Store, J ULIUS PIZER, Prop! have your choLo Bnofclen's Arnica Salve Tho best salve in the world for cutsr. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,, fever sores, teter, chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay reqiired, It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac tion of money refunded. Price 25 conts per box. For sale by A. F. Stroitz cipitation none.