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About Lincoln County tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1885-1890 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1888)
r i 1 i ': ; viewers lie fwfom. STEVENS BARE, Editors and Pbofs. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 188a .i Twk harmonv and enthusiasm of Hip Sfate nnnvention struck terror to- the hearts of democrats. ..V Thhie 'was '.only one assistant ' Democrat in the Omaha convention, and the initials of his name are Charles H. Van Wyck. He is a lecturer of great prominence on agricultural subjects. The Republican State convention demonstrated two things that Blaine is the first choice of the Be- fmblicans of Nebraska and that Nebraska-is going to roll up 50,000 majority for the nominee, whoever he may bft. As delegates at large to the - National- Convention, Nebraska -sends "four big men John M. -Thurston, Patrick Egan, J. W. Heist and R. S. Norval. Thurston represents the east, Heist the west, Eagan and Norval the center. They will be peers among the bigmen that nominates the next president. North Platte and Lincoln . county received an unexpected honor in the selection of John I. t Nesbitt as chairman of the Repub lican State convention. The Omaha Republican editorially says: As chairman of the convention, Hon. Jonn I. Nesbitt shone conspicuous ly. He handled the big body skill . fully, kept it from all tangles, and ;i ruled, with absolute impartiality. Mr. Nesbitt won good opinions on all hands and will be in demand as chairman for future conventions. .The resolutions adopted by the State convention, while not as forci ble and are lacking the true ring they should have in the anaignment of the Democratic party, are in the main acceptable, except the last - - two paragraphs as printed in the xemiolican. lnev must be a forgery. As a matter of course the , convention would recommend liber , al .pensions to soldiers, but in the same breath no Republican conven tion would ever endorse Cleveland. ... , P. S.--Since the return of the delegates, we learn that an investi gation was had and the mutilation is believed to have been the work of some of the reporters. The Conspirators Disappointed." " Under the above caption the Omaha Republican alludes to those who were opposed to Mr. Dorsey as follows: "Those who had anticipated, and hoped for, a "big row in the Third . congressional district .met with " "bitter disappointment. This isn't a good year for the success of plots against the Repub lican : party, Messrs. Conspirators. You might as well lay down.1' Are such men as Darnell, Meikle john, Russell and other leading Republicans, conspirators for simply opposing Mr. Dorsey's renomina tion? A conspirator is generally supposed to be one who conspires with others for an evil purpose, generally in secret to do some unlawful act. Mr. Dorsey's oppo nents worked openly and honorably; there was no evil design, but they were simply exercising a right possessed by every Amencan citizen. The majority was against them, and they gracefully submitted to the will of that majority. Now that Mr. Dorsey is nominated they will be among the first and foremost to put their shoulders to the wheel and assist in rolling up a big majority m we xmra congressional uistnct. The Republican should withdraw its opprobious insinuation. The Congressional convention for the Second district nominated James Laird by acclamation. Mr. Laird is now serving his second term in the House, and when he enters upon the third, as he will, he will be recognized as an "old s member," with a corresponding in .' fluence. The delegates to Chicago are 8. S. Baker of Fairbury and E. D. Ensign of noldredge At the congressional district con vention at Norfolk Monday, the opposition to Mr. Borsey's nomina tion was not very strong, being concentrated on fir. Darnell. It being evident that Dorsey would receive the nomination by a large majority, the latter withdrew, and Mr. Ddrsey- was nominated by ac clamation. The delegates to the National convention are Robertson ' of Madison and Wall of Sherman. uur candidate, tteist, received a good vote, but not enough to elect. The Nebraska Statesman, (Dem.) says: "Van Wyck is going about over the State preaching Democrat ic doctrine on tariff and railroad, questions. As an educator of the public he is a success and .should be aided in his missionary work by all . good Democrats. But none should arise and follow him. He is merely playing the role of a Republican ireuuine. xxe iclu uia piubjr uuu w return with an army of followers to .compel it to do hii will. He is none the less an enemy of the Democratic party that he has its doctrines so flippantly upon his tongue. returned majorities larger than the total population men, women and childrenjof all colors. Let the honest voters of this countrv take notice, and not forget that it is by such methods the Democrats hope to hold the house, re-elect Grover Cleveland and secure the senate and supreme court. Omaha Republican. The senate spent three hours in secret session, discussing the Riddle berger resolution for open consider ation of the fisheries treaty, and the Hoar resolution for a stenographic report of the debate, to be public at the option of the senate. Both were defeated Democrats voting solidlv against them, and the Re publicans dividing according to in dividual preferences. Consideration of the fisheries treaty was further postponed till next Monday. While the Santa Fe train, known as the Thunderbolt, was standing at Fountain, near Colorado Springs, CoW early Monday morning, a caboose and some cars, one being loaded with naphtha, got loose and dashed into it. The naphtha ex ploded and set fire to the train and also to a car containing powder, the explosion of which killed three persons and wounded fifteen others. Sixteen cars and a locomotive were badly wrecked, and two cars, the depot and a dwelling were burned. A church and other buildings were damaged by the explosion. The Journal is somewhat asham ed of its Democratic contempo raries because they have been so phenomenally mum about that 85,000 majority down in Louisiana since Mr. Ingralls made a few re marks concerning it the other day. Let them not permit' that insuffer able pest from Kansas to silence them in this way. It was a great victory brethren and it is your duty to say so with a loud voice for the encouragement of the faithful counters of Louisiana. State Jour nal. Hebner assessor for said precinct, and approved his bond for said office. Adjourned to Saturday May 26th 4.12. ' -r- - The first important election of ' this historical year was the election in Louisiana where the Democrats Splayed their plan ant method by returning majorities in Many pre cincts larger than the entire voting capiacitVr and in some instances Joliet, 111., May 14th The five "boodlers" received their first official notification to-day ef what was required by the rules and regu- lations or tne penitentiary, onortiy after dinner thev, in company with nine other candidates, were marched into the prison library, and there listened to a fifteen minutes' dis course from Chaplain Walters on the rules, and the privileges to be obtained bv strict adherence there to. Wasserman and Ochs were visablv affected when refrence was made to the fact that the privilege allowing prisoners to see their wives and children once in eight weeks would be forfeited through any infraction of prison discipline. The strictest attention prevailed throughout the talk. T T C A CHt . J. it. Danders, or otocKviiie, was summoned on Monday as a witness to appear before the United States court, at Omaha, to testify m the case of the United States vs. Gate- wood. The facts out of which this case arose are these: On Dec. 28th last J. L. Brott, of Eustis, sent registered letter containing $75 to Treasurer Sanders with which to pay his taxes. On the 30th of that month Mr. banders not having re ceived the money, went to Eustis to see Mr. Brott in regard to the matter, when he (Brott) stated that he had sent the money, and together thev went to the postoffice and enquired about the missing money. Mr. Gatewood, the post master, admitted having received the money, but said he did not send it until the day following, which was the 29th of Dec. Treasurer Sanders, thinking the money had been sent, returned to Stockville, but it was not there and has never been heard of since. Investigation of the affair caused suspicion to rest upon the postmaster of Eustis and he was consequently arrested last weeK and taken to umaha tor ex amination and trial. Curtis Record. COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS . Wednesday, May 9th Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present Commissioners Belton and Walker and Clerk Evans. The board proceeded to .the county poor farm to inspect its management and condition. The condition and management were found to be good. The Miss Anderson confined there by rheu matism is improving, but that the cramped upper room which she occupies will not permit her to ex ercise, which retards her restoration to health. Therefore resolved that a suitable room be built on the ground floor for her accommo dation. The commissioners also visited roads in that neighborhood and find that it is indispensably necessary to open up the section line between sections 26 and 27, town 13, range 31. Adjourned. Saturday, May 12. Present Com missioners Belton and Walker and Clerk Evans. Now comes Thos. Tilford, over seer of road Dist. No. 3 and com plains that the irrigation ditch company cut ditches across the pub lic roads making them inpassable and will not bridge the ditches. Referred to the county attorney. Comes now A. A. Hebner one of the bondsmen of Jennings, assessor tor J! ox urees precinct, and repre sents to the board that said Frank Jennings has left the county and will not be back to assess the pre cinct and prays the board to appoint an assessor for said precinct; there upon the board appointed A. A. MORROW FLAT, Corn planting season is at hand and a large acreage will be planted on the flats this season, but the farmers are not very anxious so long as they need overcoats and mittens to keep warm. Straw hats are out of demand this kind of weather. We would like to ask "Juan" of the Telegraph if the EW ranch is situated on morrow mat r it so the Flat is much more extensive than we ever supposed. The creamery wagons made their hrsti appearance on the Flat on Monday of this week. The cream is brought from the south by C. K. trarnson as tar as Watts, P. O., and from there it is taken to the cream ery by Louis Thoelecke's team. T. C. Patterson and family of North Platte were enjoying a ride through the country last Sunday and made a very pleasant call at W . T. Bowen s. Mr. Joe Johnson was taken quite suddenly ill on Monday last at his ratner-in-iaws jur. it. in. Daooitt. Dr. F. H. Longley was immediately called and is attending him. Mrs. B. has also been in ill health for several weeks. Cricket. " OTALLON ORACLE. Mrs. Win. Miller left here Sunday evening tor JNorth riatte, where she intends staving until Tuesday when she will go to Shelton to visit and will pass the summer with her father in Iowa. During Mrs. Miller's absence Mr. Miller will turn cowboy and chase the festive steer over the boundless prairie of the northwest. A pleasant journey to both. Mr. W.. L. Harrington, of Perry, Shianassee county, Mich., is study ing telegraphy in the office here. Miss Mamie Mason, the village school ma'am, took a trip to North Platte last Saturday. Mr. D. Hunter and W. H. Dud ley started for tbe Platte last Sun day evening on business. As an assessor was making his rounds last week he was ordered by one of our citizens not to dismount as it would, do no good. The assessor seemed to think so too, for he rode on and the citizens proper ty is as yet unassessed. Lyn. CHINCH BUGS. There is no need of my telling the farmers of this and adjoining states that the chinch bug (Micropus leucopterus Say) is frequently a pest to be dreaded. This is already too well known to require publishing. What is want ed is a remedy against its devastations one that is simple and at the same time decisive in its results. Last year's devastations were not only great but widespread, in their nature; which with favorable condi tions are probable to continue from year to year, and 'particularly during the present year. In Bulletin No. 2 of the Ne braska Agricultural Experiment (p. 917) Prof. Conway McMillan gives a pretty thorough outline of the history, habits and general nature of the pest, together with suggestions as to remedies, with a view of aiding the farmer. While this has been done there still appears to be urgent need of other and immediate wariness on the part of the tiller of the soil. The past winter it appears has been uncom monly favorably for the preservation of insect life and especially so with reference to this particular one. An examination during the past ten days has resulted in finding large numbers of them at every point visited. JNot only were they found under the lallen leaves in groves, along fences, on the outskirts of woods, among the debris of hedges and like localities, but also among the dead grass in lawns, on the open praines and in pastures and meadows. Knowing the favorable effects of a moderately dry spring upon their increase and the subse quent resulting damage, the presence of so many of the bugs now im presses us with alarm. Something should be done; but what -and when? Burn off the dead gras3 and rubbish immediately. Do this in pasture, in field, in garden, along hedge rows, in fence corners, along roads and on the prairies; and do it at once before the bugs begin flying. All this means work, extra work, but work that must be done to save m i 1 1 crops. True we may nave a "wet spell" which will kill off the other wise increasing myriads. This, however, we cannot depend upon. Prompt and decisive action in the manner directed, while in itself not a perfect remedy, may save many thousands of dollars to our country' This should not be individual but general in its application if expected to result favorably. Lawrence Bruneb, Entomologist. PLMABANT HILL- Wfev Han't ib5fr, wind Johji Hi. Jbhmson the assessor of thia i townsh'ip;iiiial3i Ins work last Hany McYef ;of Paxton spent several dayt in jjincomcuuuKy loau wMt ' Wai;V b wis on a dear track.: ' Abe Spurgeon has erected a new wind mifirand.says it is one among the befJhtethe country a it is a good 'mill and -was put up by a good man for, so much good money. It is the Deinsterl Chas: Wilson Sundayed in the precinct somewhere. He says he has made a new mash. Girls, can you ,satch bnthe- young men in this part of the country spend a great deal of-time in training their 'mustacheos. Ground squirrels' and go quicks are plenty. Mrs. Knight has 105 young chicks. Think we know where to go for fried chicken'. Eya Yates met with a painful but not serious accident. She was riding a broncho at full, speed and turning him Quickly he slipped and fell, throwing her pff. The horse became frightened at her and kick ed hr ontpforehead making fa ugly gasn. At-last report she was doing well, ; " Guiss Who. TEMPERANCE NOTES. From the Paxton. Pilot In Kansas 'the population of the state prison has 'decreased sixty during the past year and several poor houses have closed for lack of inmates. They have prohibition in Kansas. Out in Durango, Colorado, seven sa loon-keepers have petitioned to hare the license fee raised to one thousand dollars. High license is arl 'temperance measure," you know! In Indiana'' every Masonic Lodge is prohibited from conferring any of the de grees upon any one makes it his business to manufacture' or sell intoxicating li quors to-be. used as a beverage. They haW- h'lfch .license in Seattle, W. T., and a r'ece'nVreportsays that never in its history has' ttieTe been so much drunk enness, defiance of law snd crime as now. Three young.inen are in jail for murder ing or attempting to murder friends while intoxicated; And vet those who would prohibit the sale of intoxicants as a beverage are called cranks. The liquor traffic is so utterly antago nistic to all that is precious in life, that the only proper attitude towards it for christians is that of relentless hostility. It can never be legalized without sin. Addresx of Board of Buhop$ of General Conference Jtf. E. Church. The saloon has cursed hundreds of homes, blighted fair reputations and dis ordered some of the brightest intellects, and yet, them. for the revenue, we "license" "There's money in it," cry the advo cates of high license; "it helps to pay our taxes and support our schools." God save the mark. A more cold-blooded calculation we have not seen. Ask that heart-broken mother, whose son is on the scaffold, ask that father with bowed head and from whose life the light has gone out: ask that young wife with wasted cheeks and pinched lips, her dying babe in her arms and her husband in a saloon Tell them "There's money in it." fA and reliable Medicines are thebest VJVW todependnpon. Acker's Blood EI. Ixir has oeen preecn bed for years lor all im puritieaoftheBlood. In every formof Scrof ulous. Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is . . . A 1 -1 invaiuaDie. j? or jtmenmwism, nu no eqnau For Sale by A. P. Streitz. POWDER Absolutely Pure. rry 1 1 1 r " i xnis powaer never vanes, a. marvoi ui purity, fttrnnirth and xrholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders, sold only in cans. Boyal. Baking Powdeb Co., 106 Wall' Street, New York. Mrs. W. G. JARVIS, Residence on West, Fifth Street. Opposite Iddings' residence. Fronial lurs NOTICE TO TEACHERS. Notice is hereby riven that I will examine all persons who may desire to offer themselves as candidates for teachers of the common schools of this county on the THIItD TUESDAY of every month. t R. H. LANCFORD, County Soft. Prof. N. KLEIN, T OTIE Instruction on the Piano. Organ, "Violin or any Reed or Brass Instrument. Pianos carefully tuned. Organs repaired. N6RTH PLATTE, - - NEBRASKA. $20,000 $2O,000 lie M Gaso mm- Stove WITHOUT A PEER ! , -dit." r tfBBEaaflflflSflBsIr S .flflflflflaflflflPflflflfll fiVHr W a flHHHHHHHHHflflHHHHHHSi' H m 9.T , It has been discovered. The only perfects ly safe gasoline stove made, from this stove are impossible. Accidents -Self-lighy" er; no matcn box attaenment needed. Jro pump to get out of "order or gas forced into the room. Dron tank. The most simnle and economical stove made. More of these stoves in use in Worth Platte than all others combined. Be sure and call and before purchasing. CONWAY & KEITH, examine WORTH PLATTE. NEBRASKA; WIDE AWAKE ! WORTH OF TO THE REPUBLICANS OP NEBRASKA. The Republican is desirous of reaching every Republican voter of .Nebraska during: the ensuincr presi dential campaign. To that end we appeal to our friends in every pre cinct to get up clubs for both the Daily; and Weekly. This will b a splendid opportunity to spread straight Republicanism before the people. They want a ; 'rustler" in every community. Roll in the names. See prospectus on our first papge. - New and Elegant Goods. Jf''Ik-!&i3 :; r. - ifaC.Z (if) Better Offers Than AT THE Nor D a e Boot A Sloe S My stock of goods is still large and my spring stock is arriving wwklv. I find it necessary to decrease, mv stock more rapidly to make room for' &iie.njuoimuj irooas. l win rnereiore oner mv crooas at snii ..1 V THE STOCK OF THE Star Clothing House must be reduced ivithiri a short time. The stock 1 ' has been sold to WEBER $ VOLLMER a at great sacrifice. ltH. Otteuhasthe privilege of reducing if. .thestocfefy? Ml'- il. -:. . a, timer- Whatever can be sold at wholesale cost will $o. fine momma, "hats, caps, boots, !, SHOES, FURNISHING GOODS,. 20 will go , cheap, cheap, cheap, for they must quick'. This is no cheap stock but positively the best stock ivest. of Omaha. It is complete in all particulars and we will sell goods at almost half the pHclyt our competitors ask. I am deter- mined tli&t the goods shall go with a rush, so don't wait. 1 maintain on the counters ivhat I assert on paper and all goods warranted as rep resented Call and see me at the STAR CLOTH ING HOUSE. OTTEN. GREATER REDUCTION UNTIL APRIL Be.it these prices if you can: Men's Railroad Shoes, Warranted, $2:25. Men's Fine Shoes, $1.75. Men's Hand-Sewed Shoes, 4.50. Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes, 1.00. Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes, 1.50. Ladies' Fine Dongola Shoes, 2.00. Ladies' Combination French Kid Shoes. 3.50. - Ladies' French Kid Shoes, J.25. Children's, Boys' and Misses' Shoes at astonishingly low prices. At call will better convince you of the Great Bargains better than by mere ly reading an advertisement, therefore if you are wise come at once. where you will get double value for your money. - '- - Truly yours. McDonald's Block, North Platte, Neb. i - v Hi C. C. NOBLE. E. B. WARNER, Keeps constantly in stock Metalic and Cloth Draped Caskets, complete If Hue ui. -unuimiigs m vvnice ana riacK, moss wmte UasKets, Wooden Coflins of all sizes, Shrouds and Shaes. Telegraph Orders Promptly Attended to. Open Day and Night, ENBALMING- A SPECIALTY. I. E. SOMERS, Nurseryman, Florist and Gardener, (BARTON PLiVCE,) NORTH PLATTE, NEBR. Can furnish all kinds of fruit and shade trees, forest trees, and seed lings for tree claims at lowest prices. Also all Kinds or plants and flowers. Estimates and designs given for laying out new grounds. Yards kept by contract. H. MacLEAN, Fine Boot and Shoe Maker,. And Dealer In MEN'S LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. Im perfect Fit, Best Work and Goods Represented or Money Refunded. a REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE. Spruce Stnet, bet. Front and Sixth.; NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA.