By F. M. KIMMELL.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPJEF
Largest Circulation in Red Willow 0
Subscription , $1 a Year in Advanc
Peace and the Postoffice.
More mighty to promote the world
peace than allied movements in Chiti
or commercial banquets in London
the ceaseless , restless operation of tli
international postofiicc.
What need is there to talk of Angle
Saxon alliances when Great Britain send
to the United , States over 3,000 miles c
sea two-thirds as many messages as pas
across the narrow channel to the etilir
continent of Europe , lying at her ver
door ? Well may Mr. Carnegie say tha
a cabinet which could not without wa
settle any dispute between people s
bound together would be dishonored.
Not less important are the domesti
relations fostered by the postoffice. Ne\
York and California are far apart and i
is a long way beyond to Alaska and th
Philippines , but fast and frequent mail
link us all together. In the first year o
the century the country will for the firs
time spend over $ [ 00,000,000 upon posta
cards and stamps alone. The revenue
oi the department from all sources wil
amount to $110,000,000. Nearly $250 ,
000,000 will be sent by mail orders ii
face of the increasing use of checks am
drafts.
The postal business of the Unitei
States has increased more than five-folt
since 1870. It is nearly one third of tin
whole world's mail business a striking
proof of the intellectual activity ant
rapid industrial development of tin
country. New York World.
Two Terms Enough.
WASHINGTON , June ii The following
statement has been given out at the
White House :
"I regret that the suggestion of a third
term has been made. I doubt whethei
I am called upon to give it notice. Bui
there are now questions of the gravest
importance before the administration
and the country , and their just consid
eration should not be prejudiced in the
the public mind by even the suspicion
of the thought of a third term. In view ,
therefore , of the reiteration of the sug
gestion of it , I will say now , once for all ,
expressing a long-settled conviction , that
I not only am not and will not be a can
didate for a thirel term , but woulel not
accept a nomination for it if it were
tendered me.
"My only ambition is to serve through
niy second term to the acceptance of my
couutr3'inen , whose generous confidence
I so deeply appreciate , and then with
them to do my duty in the ranks of pri
vate citizenship.
"WILLIAM McKlNLEY.
"Executive Mansion , Washington , D. C. ,
June 10 , 1901. "
THE strike in the Dayton Cash Regis
ter company , like the Pullman strike
seven years ago , has abruptty destroyed
the value of a large amount of literature ,
written by college professors and others ,
intending to show how works could be
managed in order to avoid all friction
and conflict with labor. In the cash
register works , as everj'one knows , every
possible arrangement was made for the
comfort of the men , the highest wages
were paid and every effort was made to
link theprosperityof the -works with the
wages of the men. These works have
just been closed , after a series of petty
conflicts , which began in the demand
that the towels supplied in the shops
free of charge should be washed at an
union laundry ; next , an issue as to a
change of wages when wood was substi
tuted for a metal base , and , lastly , a
long dispute over wages in the foundry ,
where some of the men had been earn
ing from $5to $ S a day , and where the
union insisted on the rule that no men
employed should earn more than $4.50 a
day. A dispute finally arose as to the
employment of three men , which the
company offered to submit to arbitration ,
whereupon the men gave a three hours
ultimatum and left their benches. The
works are closed and are likely to stay
closed for some time to come. Phila
delphia Press.
STATISTICS of coal production in the
United States show that for the year
1900 the output was the largest in the
history of this country and also greater
than ever mined in any country in the
same length of time. The United States
ranks first in agriculture , first in coal
output and first in iron and steel pro
duction , along with its many other
accomplishments. Bee.
IF Alabama feels able to raise the
salary of its governor to $5,000 a year ,
the great state of Nebraska ought to be
to pay more than $2,500. A governor
who is not worth more than $2,500 is not
worth that. Bee.
Asbestine water-proof paint , one-sixth
the price of oil ,
MCCONNELL & BERRY.
FOR SALE Majestic Range , nearly
new , very cheap. See Mrs. Douglas ,
opera-house block.
Monogram extracts , good as the
best , 2 for 25 cts at the Bee Hive.
ADDITIONAL RAILROAD NEWS.
It is reported that the Burlington
planning the construction of a short-Ik
between Hastings , Iowa , and Omaha.-
Journal.
There is talk to the effect that Jxmn
ing-cur No. 3 will be re-arranged for
sleeping-car for the wrecking train usi
It is in the round-house now.
Dispatcher L. E. Cann departed fc
Salt Lake City , Utah , Tuesday nigh
and on the igth , next Wednesday , wi
be united in marriage to Miss Jenni
Gibbous.
Chief Clerk W. II. Johnston of Mastc
Mechanic Archibald's office has been i
Lincoln , part of the week , to take th
examination in the law department c
the university , which he passed.
Engineer and Mrs. C. K. Colema :
have issued invitations to the tnarriag
of their sister , Miss Bertha Blanch
Shaffer , to Mr. George Douglas Leach
which interesting event will occur on th
evening of June igth , at 8:30. :
Mr. and Mrs. Thorgrimson and famil ;
( except Louis ) spent Sunday and Mon
day in Lincoln , guests of their soi
Oliver , who was graduated from the lav
department of the Nebraska university
this week , receiving his sheep-skin 01
Thursday.
A number of Burlington master me
chanicsheld a session at Master Mechanii
Smith's office yesterday to discuss engine
failures. Those present were Messrs
Pearney of West Burlington , la. ; Archi
bald of McCook ; Lowell of Brookfield
Mo. , and English of Aurora.Neb. Thurs
day's Journal.
The appointment of "Switchman'
Newman to the$50,000 presidency of the
New York Central is not causing anj
extraordinary stampede of our young
men from city monotony and hopeless
ness to the strenuous , exciting and
promising occupation of holding trains
down to the main line or throwing them
into a siding. The trouble is there are
100,000 switchmen to one Newman.
Boys are not trying to begin at the bottom
tom these days. The top is good enough
for them.
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.
PAUL ANTON departed , Wednesday
night for the west. The family is still
icre.
MESDAMES C. E. POPE and J. R. Sir-
: oloumb returned from Denver , last
light on 6.
May Rebuild a Bridge.
General Manager Holdrege of the Bur-
ington in part confirmed last night the
eport that had become current touching
he proposition to rebuild the Burlington
) ridge across the Missouri river at Platts-
nouth. "The bridge will probably be
milt , " said he , "some time within the
iext three or five years. The company
loesn't plan to put in a new bridge , but
o rebuild the present one. The same
jiers will be used and the same spans
.nd it may be widened to admit a dou-
> le track , instead of a single track as at
iresent.
"For several years the Burlington has
een cutting grades and double-tracking
ts road in Iowa , working westward from
he Mississippi river. The work of
hanging the old line for the purpose of
mproving the alignment and reducing
; rades is now under way to a point six
ailes west of Red Oak. The new sur-
eys call for a reduction of the grade to
he approaches of the Plattsmouth
'ridge ' , which will iu turn necessitate a
econstruction of the bridge in order to
iwer it. Its height will probably be
educed by from eight to ten feet. "
Mr. Holdrege declined to confirm the
jport to the effect that the company
lans to build a line direct from Hast-
igs , Iowa , to Omaha , cutting out
acific Junction. The rumor of a new
urlington bridge at Omaha was also
iscredited. Bee.
2 large cakes Parafme 35 cts at
le Bee Hive.
Gets the Grand Island.
CHICAGO , June n. The Tribune says
day : "Negotiations are said to be in
regress looking to the absorption of the
t. Joseph and Grand Island railroad by
le Chicago , Burlington & Quiucy.
his road runs through the heart of the
arlington territory , extending from St.
iseph , Mo. , to Grand Island , Neb. , 321
iles. It is said if it had not been for
ie ultra conservatism of the Burlington
rectors the Grand Island road would
ive been secured before now. The
: w owners of the Burlington lost no
lie in opening negotiations for its ac-
lirement. "
The report that the Burlington would
cure the Grand Island road was given
it some time ago , but no official an-
mncement concerning negotiations has
er been made. Recently President
arris of the Burlington , in company
: th General Manager Dupuy of the St.
seph and Grand Island inspected a
.rt of the road between St. Joe and
rand Island. Journal.
Yearlings For Sale.
Fine bunches of yearling heifers and
arling steers for sale. Call at the
eat-market for particulars. Stock may
: seen near the city.
CHURCH & MARSH.
New Plan for Inspection.
To the Burlington road is due tl
credit for a new departure in the way
an improved conveyance facilitating tl
inspection of railroad lines. The inn
vation consists of an "inspection e :
gine , " which is now making its fir
trip over the system. It is entire
different both in architecture and tl
theory of its usefulness from anythit
that has been constructed , and rep :
sents the latest feature iu railroad equi ]
ment.
This conveyance consists of an eugim
on top of which is built an observatio
car. It is a Burlington idea , anel tl :
idea , the plans and the working drav
ings were the product of F. A. Delam
superintendent of the motive power ; I
H. Clark , chief mechanical enginee
and C. B. Young , chief draughtsinat
The new creation comes from the shop
in Aurora , Illinois.
The building of this engine resulte
directly from a need of something tht
would render possible the inspection c
tracks ahead of the train and of adjacei :
objects while traveling toward then :
thus avoiding the necessity of waitin
till the track had been passed over be
fore examining it anel being compelle
to take flying glances at the objects fret
side or rear view. Both car and engin
are very attractive , their appearance be
ing enhanced by brass trimmings am
highly decorated woodwork on the out
side. Within , all finishings are of th
highest order , being of polished oak
while easy chairs comprise the furniture
A flood of electric light , inside and out
distinguishes the conveyance by uight.-
Omaha Bee.
50 cts buys a good cherry pittei
at the Bee Hive.
To California In July.
Make up your mind to go to San Fran
siscp in July and you will go. That1 !
ilmost as sure as that two and two mak <
Four.
Another thing equally sure is that yoi
ivill never have a better opportunity o
visiting California.
Rates have now been reduced to a poiir
ivithin reach of almost everyone. Foi
jxample , the cost of a round trip tickei
from Omaha to San Francisco is onlj
545 less than the regular one-way rate ,
Correspondingly low rates from al
> ther Burlington Route stations.
The trip to California and the moutl
fou will spend there will constitute
icliday surpassing any iu your experl
: uce. Exercise good judgment and E
luudred dollars will cover every expense
> f the trip railroad fare , sleepers , side
rips , and a month in California.
Write for a copy of the Burlington's
Spworth League folder gives full infor-
nation cbout the meeting , cost of tickets ,
hrough cars , stopovers , etc.
J. FRANCIS ,
General Passenger Agent ,
Omaha , Neb.
For Sale.
I wish to dispose of my property he-
ore moving to Chicago , 111. , where I
xpect to make uiy home. The proper-
y consists of a 5-100111 home and one
ot on Madison street , 2 blocks from the
lepot. The home is in good repair , has
/ell and pump and windmill tower.
? his property rents for $12 per month.
Vill also sell my place at the river in
ionth McCook , consisting of 21 acres
rith 5-room house , large glass-covered
od and dug-out building used for
rooder house for poultry , or can be used
jr conservatory , as it has a heating
lant in it. The place is under fence ,
as been well cultivated and leveled for
rigating , has engine , pump and pump-
ouse at the river , good forest and fruit
rees , fenced pasture with good shade
nd water , alfalfa , etc. For price call
n MRS. C. H. DOUGLAS ,
at Menard Opera House Block ,
McCook , Neb.
A Holiday In California.
A month in California is an education
f the best kind ,
It will give you uew ideas , sharpen
jur powers of observation , bring you
ito contact with people who regard life
om au unusual standpoint.
Go there next July at the time of the
pworth League meeting in San Frau-
sco.
Never will you have a better opportuu-
y. Never have the rates been so low.
Think of it $45 for a round trip ticket
om Omaha to San Francisco. Less
tan the regular one-way rate. Stop-
rers allowed going and returning ,
ickets good to return until August 31.
Beautifully illustrated folder giving
11 information mailed on request.
J. FRANCIS ,
General Passenger Agent ,
Omaha , Nebraska.
Railroad Surveyors at Oxford.
OXFORD , Neb. , June 6. ( Special. )
me excitement was created here this
orning when a force of railroad surveys -
s unloaded their outfit and went into
inp near town. While no statement
uld be obtained from them , their pres-
ce is taken as evidence that they will
rvey a route for a cut-off from this
ace to Beaver City , preparatory to the
tension of the Burlington from St.
ancis , Kas. , to Pueblo , which has been
Iked of considerably in railway circles
late. A survey was made to Beaver
ty some years ago and it has always
en supposed that a cut-off would
aner or later be built , regardless of the
tension of the St. Francis line.
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CATHOLIC Mass at 8 o'clock n. n
High mass and sermon at 10:30 a. in
with choir. Sunday-school at 2:30 p. u
All are cordially welcome.
RBV. J. W. HICKEY , Pastor.
BAPTIST Services at usual hour
Morning subject : "Who is a Christian ?
livening subject : "You may becon :
rich. " B. Y. P. U. topic : "How to ei
ter Christ's family , " Matt. 12:46-51
Miss Vernice Franklin , leader.
CHRISTIAN Bible-school at 10 a. n
Endeavor , 7:30 : p. in. Prayer meetin
and Bible Study , Wednesday evening
No preaching. Union Temperance se :
vices in the evening at the Baptist chtircl
All are invited.
J. W. WALKER , Pastor.
EPISCOPAL Services during suuimei
Sunday-school at 10. Evening praye
and sermon every Sunday at 8 o'clock
Sunday morning service , also Frida
evening litany , discontinued until fui
ther notice. Holy communion to be an
nounced. HOWARD STOY , Rector.
CONGREGATIONAL Sunday-school a
ion. 111. Preaching at ii. Y. P. S.C.E
at 6:45. Preaching at 8:00. Prayei
meeting on Wednesday evening at 8oc :
Morning subject : "Man as a Worker.1
Evening service : Children's Day exei
cise. W. J. TURNER , Pastor.
METHODIST Sunday-school at 10
Preaching at II by Rev. M. S. Satchel
of Box Elder. Junior League at 3. Ep
worth League at 7. Union Temperano
meeting in the evening at 8 o'clock ii
the Baptist church. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening S o'clock.
L. M. GRIGSBY , Pastor.
UNION MEETING.
On Sunday evening at 8:30 , Mrs. Ellet
D. Blair will lecture at the Baptis
church. All friends of good govern
ment are cordially invited and especially
all who have the care , of , or are inter
ested in the welfare of the children
Mrs. Blair will talk to the children ai
two or three of the Bible schools in the
morning. Parents are requested to see
that the children attend the afternoor
meeting. The hour will be 3:00 : for the
children. Evening Union meeting al
Baptist church 8:30.
They had a beautiful observance ol
Children's Day in the Methodist church ,
Sunday morning last. The exercises
consisted of appropriate songs , recita
tions etc. by the children of the Sunday-
school. The church was prettily deco
rated for the occasion and the pro
gramme was given with pleasing effect
and entire success.
The M. E. Sunday-school will give a
Lawn Social at the home of C. B. Saw-
j'er on Tuesday evening. June i8th. Ice
: ream and strawberries will be served.
Everybody come and have a good time.
Rev. and Mrs. L. M. Grigsby euter-
: ained Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Green of
Bloornington , Sunday. Mrs. Green is a
iister of Rev. Grigsby. The visitors re-
urned home on 2 , Monday morning.
Rev.L.M.Grigsby and family departed ,
Thursday , for his old home in Orleans ,
.ndiana , to be absent about a month on
vacation.
The Methodist pulpit will be occupied ,
lext Sunday morning , by Rev. M. S.
Satchell of Box Elder.
Rev. J. W. Walker will preach in the
led Willow Christian church , Sunday
iext.
COURT-HOUSE NEWS.
DISTRICT COURT.
M. E. Knipple vs. Edward J. Cain ;
ranscript of appeal from county court.
COUNTY COURT.
J. F. Cordeal vs. L. A. Twilegar ; at-
ichtiieiit , 549 06 due.
Marriage licenses issued :
Lawrence W. Stayner and Mrs. Mae
llary , both of McCook.
Thomas Nuttycomb and Kate M. Wil-
au , both of Bartley.
William N. Keslick of Trinidad , Colo-
ido , and Sadie Murphy of McCook.
tailed in marriage by the county judge
n Wednesday , June rath.
Frank L. Traver and Bessie Hender-
> n , both of McCook.
William A. Pine of Danbury and
eneva Farrar of Lebanon. By the
junty iudge , Wednesday , June I2th.
MAY MORTGAGE RECORD.
Farm filings , $7,360 ; releases , $8,181 54.
ity filings , $10,865 ; releases , $6,270.
hattel filings , $18,531.61 , releases , $19-
)0.6S. )
Advertised Letters.
The following letters were advertised
Y the McCook postoffice , June 12 , 1901 :
has. A. Boggs Mrs. J. P. Brown
. Chester Braun George Buck , Jr.
: . H. Burdick Mr. H. Bunt
. McFillen G. H. Green
T. Ralph Hawkins Ovoler Hanthorn
T. F. J. Hart Mr. J. J. Hulbart
TS. Anson Hainvay Mr. Harry Ingalls
C. Laner Mr. Albert Leber
r. James Lawless Mrs. Nellie Lee
r. John Miller Mr. Kid Smith
rs. Wm. Woodsworth Mr. Jacob Smith
r. Culivan , Land Agent.
When calling for these letters , please
y they were advertised.
F. M. KIMMELL , Postmaster.
24-inch wire screen cloth 10 cts
T yard ; other sizes in proportion
: the Bee Hive.
We Are Looking
customers. We are hungry for
J ; trade. The more trade we get the
more we want , and the more we
want the more we get if we go after it.
And we keep right on going. We make
no "catch = penny" deals , but in standard
Dry Goods
And Groceries
E just scoop the whole works-
selling "really good goods
cheap. " And we have the goods
and quote the prices to prove it. Come in
and we will "show you. "
Honest Jofin
f | S * * McCOOK , NEB . -.MB
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If Produce just as good as cash.
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Authorized Capital , $100,000.
Capital and Surplus , $60OOO
GEO. HOCKNELL , President. B. fil. FREES , V. Pres.
W. F. LAWSOU , Cashier. F. A. PENNELL , Ass't Cash.
A. CAMPBELL , Director. FRANK HARRIS , Director.
Every man his
own Judge
The "Sole of Honor"
Selz' "Royal Blue"
1 r $3.50 shoe for men will
please you and others who
see you wearing it.
To " " is evidence of
wear "Royal Blue" respect
ability , it shows good taste and good sense.
It is the most shoe satisfaction at the smallest
price for which a good stylish high class shoe
can be bought.
Made by Selz , Schwab & Co. , Chicago , the largest manufacturers of
good shoes in the world.
All shapes and styles , all kinds vlgood $5-50
leathers in black and tan at one price , -
For sale by C. L. DeQroff 6c Co.
DISEASE AND DEATH
Might many times be averted
by the timely use of-
Palmer's Stomach Cure < "
's health when the assimilative and digestive functions are kept in proper con-
tion and death when these functions are suspended. Palmer's Stomach Cure ,
ice 81.00 , is the great prompter to healthful assimilation. For sale by Drug-
sts and Dealers ; sent prepaid on receipt of price , where we have no agents.
M'CONNELL & BERRY , McCooK , NEBRASKA.