THE NORTH PLATTE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE: FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 12, 1895. gentd Exclusively to u nver.Twenty-One Million People maatmc&PjrVOTia & rairuruuaus r-7 llnlversallv accented as the Leading Fine CofTeecf the World JOHN HERROD Sells the above Coffee together with a complete lino of STAPLE Al K! ill!!, Prices Always Reasonable, HIGHEST MARKET PRICE Paid For Country Produce. MINOH FflEKTIOH; Smoke the "Royal Sport" cigar. The rain of Tuesday and Wednes day w:is not heavy but it helped vegeta tion quite a little. Carpenters are putting in now sills under ono of the big barns on the Scout's Rest ranch. Arthur Hoagland received yesterday for A. W. Pluiner, of Maxwell, a high grade Phoenix bicycle. The ladies or tho Episcopal church aro holding a lawn social at the residence of P. J. Oilman this afternoon. Observer Piercy's gauge showed a rainfall of sixteen one-hundredth of an inch on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attend the bicycle races at tho fa;r grounds on Wednesday evening of next week. They promise to bo exciting. S. A. Douglas Circle, No. 20, will give an ico cream social at Mrs. J. R Schmalzried s Saturday evening.July 20. E. B. Warner has purchased the stock of molding lately carried by II. S. Keith and is prepared to mako picture frames to order. Tho cool weather tho early part of the week was general throughout the west. Tuesday night ico formed on water in tubs at Sioux City. Regular services at tho Baptist church next Sunday morning. ''Child ren's day" exercises will bo observed in the evening. Everybody welcome. Victor Meyer has began work on the Edis irrigation p.ant, which, if every thing results as expected, will bo tho largesi of its kbd in western Nebraska. County warrants on tho general fend are being cashed by tho banks and others at from four to seven per cent discouut, according to the amount of tho warrant. John Hollman, lately deceased, car ried 2,000 in the Bankers' Insurance Co., S2,C00 in the New York Life, 82,000 in tho A. O. U. W. and 1,000 in tho Equitable. John L. Minor has been confined to the house several days by an attack of rheumatism. Several others are also suffering from tho same trouble, duo probably to tho cool weather of a few days ago. Now that Keith's hall will not be used for school purposes, wo understand it will bo somewhat remodeled and put in good shape for amusement purposes. Tho stage will be reconstructed and en larged. On Wednesday tho secretary of the interior approved as school indemnity selections a land grant of 1120 acres in tho North Platto land district. Tho lo cation of tho tracts were not given in the telegram. Among tho cases from Lincoln coun ty which will bo argued befoio tho Sep tember term of the supremo court aro those of Groncweg .t Schoeutgeu vs G. D. Mathewson and the Moline Plow Co. vs G. D. Mathowson. M. C. Keith on Wednesday shipped a number of fine driving horses to Omaha. Mr. Keith usually gets tho top notch price for horses ho ships which may bo accouuted for by tho fact that he raises a mighty good class of equities. It is said that tho levy for geueral fund purposes will not prove sullicieat to pay the indebtedness contracted, by the county. The relief afforded the poor prior to tho time state aid was received is responsible for this condition of af fairs. The bicycle races to bo held on Wed nesday evening of next week at the fair grounds will probably be tho best of the season. Tho events aro well, selected, and are such as to draw at least the minimum number of starters, and m some a great many more. There was a sugar famine in the city for several days this week, it being almost impossible to secure a pound of tho granulated article. Tho grocery houses received liberal quantities yester day, and will probably guard against future famines of this kind. E. B. Warner, who as undertaker certifies deaths to the insurance com panies, inform us that last year the sev eral companies paid 83.1,000 on policies held by North Platte people who died during the year. This is supposed to bo considerably more than was paid out by local pqlicy holders. 1 im RACES WEDNESDAY. LI 17ft, At the Fair Grounds on the Wheel Track. WEATHER PERMITTING. izes o tle T7"sulnjLe of !$14-00, Griven By CLINTON, The Jeweler. Prizes: 1st 2d 3d 1 mile open to Lincoln Co., 10.00 5.00 3.C0 1 mile, boys under 17 yrs., 8.00 5.C0 3.00 2 mile open to Lincoln Co., 15.00 8.C0 5.C0 Prizes: 1st 2d 3d One-half mile for girls, 5.00 3.C0 2.C0 1 iniln -prv mnn rwnv j.?wr ac.n 4. no 2.co I 5-mile Handicap,Lincoln Co. 20.C0 10.C0 5.C0 .TSTID $30 TUVEU FBTgiE. 1 1 I v Races called at 6:45 P. M. Sharp. : : Admission 25 cents. Handicap entries close Tuesday at 6 p. m., all other entries for races close Wednesday noon. Entry fee will be $1 for first race; 50 cents for each additional race. Girl's race 50 cents. -SEE THE PRIZES IN CLINTON'S WINDOW. 4 Ms A half dozen or more gentlemen from tho eastern part of the stato were looking over tho irrigated lauds west of tho city yesterday. This fall there will bo many land seekers visit this section tls rough tho personal efforts of Major Clarkson, of Omaha, who is doing some tall rustling to gel peopio to visit this part of tho Platto valley. For sale, a good heavy work team. Inquire at the Wilcox Dept. Store. The statistical report of tho Y. M. C. A. for Juno is as follows: Renewals, 7; withdrawn or dropped on account of re moval, etc., 13; now members, G; present paid membership, 220; attendance at men's meetings, 125; number of visits to rooms, 2012; baths taken, 118; number of visits of secretary to shops, yards, etc.. 12; to sick and injured, 7; letters written in rooms, 125; books drawn from library, 2.'55: papers on hlo in reading room d ur ing month, &j(J; magazines, 2S. II. A ladies' wheel club was organized Wednesday afternoon with a member ship of about fifteen members, and this number will probably bo increased in tho course of time. The officers elected wero Mrs. E. F. Seeberger president, Mrs. M. K. Barnuin vice-president, Mrs. W. L. Park captain, and Mrs. M. H. Douglas secretary and treasurer. It is the intention to make early morning runs twice a week, and to hold occasional picnics. Thero is no doubt but tho formation of tho club will result in many pleasant hours to the members. If efforts now being made aro suc cessful North Platte will before another season havo a bicycle raco course and ball ground pasy of access to her citizens. The plan is to lay out ground for such purposes on tho land owued by W. L Park just south of the city and enclose it with a suitable fence; also to erect a large grand stand, also suitable dressing rooms for those taking part in contests. Such a park is badly needed, as the fair grounds aro too far away to insure a largo attendance at sporting events. It will probably cost 61.000 to put tho grounds m first-class shape, but wo be lieve that such an investment would pay. Tho Hotel Neville was the sceno of a very pleasant party on Wednesday evening at which Mr. and Mrs. William Neville figured as host and hostess. About fifteen couples were present and passed several hours at progressive high five, at tho conclusion of which tho party repaired to lho dining room and wore served with light refreshments. Tho royal prizes consisting of a platoandcup and saucer handsomely decorated in tasiety designs by the hostess, were awarded to Mrs. V. II. McDonald and Mr. Hare. Tho booby prizes were secured by Wm. Grady and Mrs. Croxton. Mr. aud Mrs. Neville wero untiriug in their efforts to have their guests enjoy them selves and in this they were highly suc cessful. Wo publish in another column a letter from a Third ward woman in v. hich she makes a rather vicious kick on tho meetings being conducted by a couplo of evangelists. Tho object in giving space to this article is not a desire on the part of Thk Tribute to slur the men conducting the services, but rather to show how "worked up" some of the res'donls of that locality havo become over the meetings. The noiso created at these meetings is no doubt somewhat annoying to near-by residents, but from what we learn, after considerable in quiry, tho commotiou and rumpus comes principally from a gang of hoodlums who attend these meetings for the express purpose of creating a disturbance. Tho men in charge of tho meetings are un doubtedly sincere in their work; they and their followers havo tho constitu tional right to worship God in their own way, and if they are disturbed by men, boys and girls who attend the meetings for the "fun"' they can get, tho police should see that the latter are driven away. It might be well for the marshal to occasionally visit these meetings and satisfy himself as to whether it is tho worshippers or the people outside the tent that aro raising the disturbance. Roy Vornon returned tho early part of tho week from a visit in Boone, Iowa. Up to last evening city clerk Schar mann has issued sixty-two dog licenses. C. B. Jordan, who is now engaged in business at Lincoln, has been in town for several days past. The interior of McCabe's drug store is being enhanced in appearance by the application of paint. Tho attention of every member of tho firo department is called to tho no tice published olsowhoro by tho acting chief. Tho Union Pacific will run a train from tho depot to tho fair grounds on Wednesday evening of next week to ac commodate thoso who wish to attend the bicycle races. Tho Gordon cornet band will give a concei t on tho grounds during tho races. Messrs. Blood, Hill, Wood and Davis made a run to Ft. McPherson on their wheels last evening, returning this morning. On tho way homo Wood and Davis smashed their wheels and were obliged to walk a good part of tho way homo. All who are interested in lawn tounis and who would like to have an associa tion in North Platte, aro requested to meet at the Y. M. C. A. rooms at S:30 o'clock, Saturday, July loth. Speak to your friends about tho matter an urgo them to attend. The Lincoln County Immigration Association will give S10 "for tho largest collection of wild grasses grown in tho county. Thoy should bo cut closo to tho ground or pulled from tho roots. Only tho largest stems from different stools should bo selected. A few specimens showing roots must bo included, all tied up neatly in sheaves two inches in diamoter, wrappe in paper or c'.oth. All c Elections must bo loft at the Immigra tion room. Five dollar1' will also bo given for tho best collection of tamo grasses separate from above. At a meeting held at Keith's hall last evening tho North Platto wheel club was reorganized. The attendance was not as largo as was expected, only about thirty wheelmen being present, but thero was considerable enthusiasm displayed. Tho election of officers re sulted as follows: President II. M. Weber, vico-president J. F. Clabaugh, treasurer Arthur McNamara, secretary J. B. McDouald, captain Walker llain line, lieutenant Arthur Rush, directors W.L.Park and E. F. Seeterger. A constitution and by laws for tho govern ment of tho club were drafted and adopted, and the directors wero in structed to sco what could bo dono in tho way of f ocuring grounds for a raco courso and the cost of putting in a track Other matters wero discussed, and it v. a? nearly midnight before the meeting adjourned. ATTENTION ! Railroad men and citizens aro invited to meet at tho Court houso Saturday evening, July 13th, at S o'clock p. in., to learn about tho resourco of Southern California and proposed railroad to bo built by railroad men from San Deigo, California, to Salt Lake, Utah. Come one, come all. On Thursday evening, July 18, a lawu sociable will be given at the resi dence of Geo. Austin, by tho ladies of tho Catholic church. Ico cream and cako will bo served. Tho Good Templars held a social at their hall last ovening which was very largely attended. A well-rendered literary programme added to tho enjoy ment of tho evening. Tho refreshments wore served free. Lewis Kelley, of Wallace, an old ro pvblican war horse, and an old soldier, has been visiting North Platto friends for a day or so past. Mr. Kelley is fa vorably mentioned as a candidate for sheriff before the republican county cou vontion. On account of a deficiency in the amount necessary to defray the expense of tho illustrated pamphlet and to secure money to mail and express thorn about tho country, it has been th' ught best by the Lincoln County Immigration Associ ation to sell them at cost price. Buy ten or twenty and sond them to your friends east. You will assist in advertising your countrv in this wav. Tho Lincoln County Immigration Association will givo 810 to any boy or girl in tho county sending or bringing to tho Ottenstt-in building tho best display of grain sheaves, consisting of rye, oats, barley and wheat, showing tho longest straw and heads. Sheaves should bo four inches in diameter, tied up m-atly and tagged. Each straw may bo select ed separately. All must bo immediately wrapped in newspapers or cloth, and put m a dark place until ready to bring in. These specimens must include tho root. Tho largest number of varieties of each will be considered in making tho award. PURELY PERSONAL. Tho North Platto Gun Club was organized last night with a membership of thirty-seven and this number will bo considerably increased in tho immediate future. Tho officers of tho club aro: M. K. Barnum president, Wm. Novillo vice president, A. D. Williams secretary, W. II. McDonald treasurer. W. L. Park, R. L. Graves, W. II. C. Woodhurst, Thos. O'Neil and Chas. Poole wero appointed as members ot tho oxecutivo committee Arrangements were made at this meet ing to purchase tho necessary pharapha nalia for trap shooting. These latter contests will bo held onco a week. 1. A. Fort has been in Omaha for sev eral days past. Mrs. Jas. Fonda left Wednesday morn ing for a visit in Omaha. John Dwyer, of Kearney, visited North Platto friends this week. Chas. Burke returned last night from a business trip to Omaha. Miss Julia Schatz started yesterday morning for a visit with friends in Salt Lako. J. W. Bridges, a prominent business man of Gothenburg, visited this city yes terday. Mrs. Lucy Miller, has returned from Butte, Montana, and taken up a resi dence in Sutherland. Mrs Colonel Owens and children left Tuesday night for Stansborry, Mo., for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Monagan, who had been visiting tho family of Chas. Monagan, returned to New York Wednesday. Mrs. W. F. Cody and daughter Irma aro homo from a visit to Slack, Wyo., and tho Yellowstone Park. Mrs. J. II. Dunn, who had been visit ing North Platte friends, returned to Green River, Wyo., yesterday. Mrs. J. II. McConnell. who had been visiting Norih Platte friends for several days, returned to Omaha yesterday. Mrs. McMann and daughter-in-law, who had been visiting Mrs. C. G. Hall, left yesterdny for Colorado Springs. Misses Stella and Bettio Graves, of Council Bluffs, visited their sister Mrs. Lester Eells yesterday while en route to Colorado. Ries Lemon leaves to-night for Colum bus to attend a picnic given oy tho pio neer employes of tho Un'on Pacific shops at Omaha. Mr. antl Mrs. Sanford llartman re turned last night from their visit to Minneapolis. The trip was a delight fully pleasant ono to to them. When Buying Minneapolis FLOUR Why not get the BEST? Washburn's Superlative Has no superior no equal. It is the result of studied im provement in milling machinery the product of the hard, excellent wheat of the north. If you are not using the Washburn Flour, try it. It is sold by SOLE AGENT. JOHN HERR0D, YOU CAN BORROW MONEY AT TEN PER CENT To pay cash for what goods you need, and then make from 25 to 50 per cent by so doing if you bring your money to ns. -W"E3 SELL : 4 dozen Hooks and Eyes for 1 cent. 5 Lead Pencils for 1 cent. i Thimbles for 1 cent. A good Purse for 2cents. Tin Pans from 2 cents up. A yard of Elastic Web for 2 cents. Clark's 0. N. T. Thread for 4 cents a spool. Children's Shoes for 22 cents a pair. Ladies' Hose for 5 cents a pair. A good Sponge for - cents. A 2-quart Fountain Syringe for $1.07. A good book by best authors for 7 cents. Boys' Waists for 17 cents up. Men's Working Shirts for 17 cents. We handle nothing but first-class goods. If you are not satisfied with the quality or price bring back the goods and get your money. We handle a full line of Shoes, No tions, Furnishing Goods, Millinery, Tinware, Woodenware, Oucensware, etc. Call and get our prices. ".ECONOMY IS ;; We are the People who have The BEST FLOUR, The BEST COFFEE, The BEST TEA, The finest grades of everything in the Grocery Line in the City; always fresh and at prices that DEFY COMPETITION. HARRINGTON & TOBIN. RAILWAY RESUME. Yesterday afternoon Geo. W. Vro man, president of tho San Diego, Pacific & Eastern Railroad, which is to bo "a railroad for railroad men," addressed a number of U. P. employes at tho First National Bank hall. The object of this address was to acquaint tho local rail road men with the organization and plans of the proposed road, and very clearly and forcibly did ho present tho facts. Tho proposed routo of this road is from San Diego northeast to Salt Lake, of else to Milford, a point on the U. P. system about 225 miles soulh of Salt Lako. Tho territory covered is one rich in agricultural and mineral produc tions, vast beds of coal and ore being on tho line of the road in southwestern Utah. It is believed that the local traf lic from the start would bo heavy and that it would of courso increase rapidly as tho country developed. This road would greatly shorten tho haul on through freight to southern California points and would therefore receive a large proportion of that trado. Tho shares of stock aro placed at ten dollars, and tho limit of shares held by any one person placed at 500, thus avoiding the , possibility of the road passing into the j hands of a syndicate. Tho shares are j open to none but railroad employes. There aro many business and manufac turing concerns conducted on tho co operative plan, but this is the first in stance where a railroad is to bo con structed and conducted on that plan. If successful in its results, and there 6eeras no reason why it should not be, it will havo considerable bearing on railroad operations in tho future, inasmuch as it will not bo encumbered by mortgages and will pay dividends on the actual value, instead of on stock that represents one-fourth value and three-fourths "water." The railroad men of tho city look upon tho building of this road as practicable and seem inclined to back up their faith by subscribing for stock to tho extent of their ability. Ten The Wi cox Dptiiiit Store First door south of Streitz' Drug Store, - - NORTH PLATTE, NEB. thousand shares of tho stock hnve been voluntary subscribed by railroad men, and with a little work on tho part of the organizers it is believed the full amount can bo raised. Mr. Vroinan whilo in California carefully investigated this enorpriso before accepting tho presidency of it, and is thoreforo in position to know whereof ho spoaks. Tho pay checks for tho road men were received Wednesday. Mastor Mechanic Mauning looked over matters at this point Wednesday. A. II. Davis went to Wellfleet this morning after his family who have been visiting there. W. H. Blood was given a five-day lay off this week n order that he might eradicate the weeds from his garden. IMPORTANT NOTICE To all Members of the Fire Dept. NOTICE FOR BIDS. North Platte, Nf.u., July Gtb, 1895. Tho board of education of District No. 5, of Lincoln county, Nebraska, will re ceive sealed bids until 12 o'clock noon of July 20th, 1895, for repairing and build ing an addition to the west school house in District No. 5, of Lincoln county, Neb. Plans and specifications can bo seen at my residence sir milos northwest 'of North Platte, Neb. Tho board reservoi the right to reject any or all hide. Lor ex Sources, Director. TAKEN UP. Taken up by tho undersigned on his farm in Cottonwood precinct on June 19th, 1895. ono dark roan horse, about five years old, has three calloused sores on neck and shoulder. The owner can have tho animal by proving property and paying charges. August Carlson. You arc hereby notified that a special meeting of the Fire Department will be held at the First Ward Hose House on Wednesday evening, July 31st, 1895, for tho purpose of nominating a chief of the Firo Department for the ensuing year, the name of said nominee to bo pre sented to the city council for confirma tion. The chief will bo nominated in the same manner in which elections aro conducted, all voting by ballot, and the polls being kept open from 7 to 9 o'clock. The secretary of each compa ny will bo present with the books and each and every member found to be in good standing will be entitled to vote. All members of tho department are earnestly requested to be present. By order of acting chief, W. E. Price, Acting Chief. Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining uncnlled for in iho post office at North Platte, Neb. for the week ending July 5, 1895. gk-ix.emk. Beauty A J Olson O C Patrick Elic Rhodes Al Wilson Benigely LADIES. Hauley Mrs Nora Mill Mrs Thomas Persons calling for above will pleajpe say advertised." M. W. Clair, Postmaster Millet seed for sale. - C. F. IDDINGS. Studebaker Wagons Hershey & Co's. at SMOKERS In search of a good cigar X will always find it at J. F. Schmalzried's. Try them and judge. NOTICE. Property owners are respectfully requested to clean their alleys, cut the weeds and sweet clover and de stro the Russian thistle adjoining their property by the 1st of July, so that the city will have a clean appearance on the Fourth. D. "W. Baker, Mayor. NO REGRETS If you make the trip via the Chicago, Union Pacific fc Northwestern Line. Fewest changes to Chicago and other eastern cities. Through vestibuled trains composed of dining cars, first and second class sleepers and free reclining chair care. For full information call on or address N. B. Olds, Agent U. P. Sjtm.