link <>r Knot^^uor lilt Oil us. L St^lQQS . §kf ' ■ .f, ^¥,*3 DM. MORPHINE AND TOBACCO HABITS At O’NEILL, NEB. is institute is abrnncli of the Dr. Leslie-ICeely insti tute /t Dwight, III. All remedies are prepared by Dr. Keeley and administered by a physician appointed and instructed by D/ Keeley.. In fact the treatment is identical with that at ight and the results must be the same—certain cure. RATES£—$75 for three weeks treatment? Medicine for cure of tobaceo habit sent by express for $5. For further information address, Keeley IntitUte, O’lfcTeill,, . „ 3jT©To. 0'Nbll.|L 13 UB1NESS DIRECTORY yy ir. piKRCE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. ReVl Estate and Insurance. H. BENEDICT. LAWYER, Oflloo In the Judge Roberts building, north ol1 Bttrnott & Froes' '.umber yard. O NEILL, NEB. jg W, ADAMS, ATTORNEY AT LAW'. Will practice in nil the courts. Special at tention given to foreolosuros and collections. Is also COUNTY ATTORNEY J)R B. T. THUEBLOOD, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. Diseases of tlio Eye ami Ear and flttintl glasses a specie Ity. OHlee hours 1) to 12 a. m. and i tor. p. m. Office oveh "THE EMPORIUM.” ^/|TJJ.I.KN BROS., CARPENTERS & BUILDERS. Estimates taken and material; furnished. Jobbing promptly attended to. I C. SMOOT, • I • FASHIONABLE BARBER, DEALER IN OIQAR8, KTO. ^ BOYD, BUILDERS. ESTIMATES FURNISHED. j Jit. C. D. It. K1SAMAN. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, VNKILL, NEB. FRED ALIM, BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, Custom work and repairing—Dwyer’ Shoe Store—Wilson’s old stand. O'NEILL, ^ NcB. FRED C. GATZ DEALER IN— Fresh, Dried and Salt Meats, Y\ Sugar-cured Ham, Breakfast Bacon. Bides, Spice roll bacon, all kinds of sausages, \ O’NEILL, NEB YOUNG & CO •# „ -DEALERS in Pianos, Organ, Sewing Machines, Blpyclos and .small musical Instruments; Sheet music and Music hooks, tunning and repairing. Knabee, Packar Bros.. Evorett, Shaw Brad bury and Webster pianos. Varrand * Nr,ley. Mason & Hamlin. Earhuff and other organs. Domestic and American sewing niachles, Columbia and all other makes of Bicycles. Call on us when In need of anything In our line; on Douglas street, two doors east of Hotel Evans. O’NEILL, NEB A P. I). A J. F. MULLEN, PIlOPniRTORS OP Tlllfi GOOD TEAMS, NEW RIGS Prices Reasonable. East of MoCun'orto's. O'NEILL, NEIL Vtllllil!IIHK!!lllll!M 19 IIIUII!WIIIIIIIIIHI!IIIIII«li;nillHI«lll!IH| A. H. CORBETT | g WILl. ATTEND TO YOUtt jfl | DENTISTRY § IN FIRST-CLASS SHAPE, 1 ® PHOTOGRAPHY* I I OF ALL KINDS 1 I Promptly and Satiifectorily Executed. | S Olfleo and salary on Fourth street 1 g east of Holt County Bank. {§ lil!lllll!IH!ll!ill!lljli.l!i:ill!!jBIII!!IIIIHIrden will reeeire carefuLAnfrviaipt atten BUYING BEAUTIES. - ■ :f CRUEL TRADE PRACTICES ' M NEW GUINEA. l’retty Malden* of that Strang* Laud Bald for an As Apiece—via Authentic Story of Traino la Papumt Stria. UCH OPPORTUNI ties for matrimony las were offered me in New Uulnca, a few years ago, I never expect to en joy again,” said Artist Sherman F Denton, of the United States Fish Commission, to a Washington re * iw • ported "My jour ney through the land of the Papuans' was made for the purpose of collecting' specimens of all sorts, such as natural ists seek to gather, but the people themselves are the most interesting savages I have ever met. The men and children go about entirely naked, while the women wear only short grass petti conts. I employed a young blaok follow named Roboor to help me In my work. Ills hair was a bush of kinky fuss, and stood up on his head in a mass as big as a half-bushel measure. I found out that he was in love, but he admitted with a sigh that he was too poor to rnurry the girl of his choice. " ‘You are young and strong,' said I. ‘Why do von not go to work and earn, enough to support yourself and your sweetheart?' — ' „ “ ‘You do not understand,’ he replied; I have a good garden that would sup ply what food we’ wanted; besides, I can throw the spear farther and truer to the mark than any other man in the district, so that I can get plenty of kangaroos and pigs. Hut they will not buy the girl. Her mother wants an ax for her, and that: I cannot grow in my garden or hunt in the forrest with my spear. ’ “The poor fellow groaned, made sev eral despairing remarks on his prospec tive motlicr-in-law, and finally said that if he did not love the young woman so dearly he would go away and never cotne back again. " ‘But, mv boy, you need not despair,’ said I. 'If the possession of an ak will secure your happiness I will give you ane. I want many paradise birds, for in my country people think more of them than of axes. If you will help me get as many birds with the long plumes as you have fingers on both hands you shall have the ax on the day we get the last one.' “He accptcd the proposition delight edly. At length, with his assistance, the ten good birds were procured and the ax earned. I was present when Roboor bought his wife with it. They were married the following morning, the ceremony being concluded with a wild dance, and singing by a chorus of girls. 4 “Papuan girls are sometimes very pretty. Once, when out shooting, I met a strikingly handsome young woman. She was frightened at first and turned to run away, but I quieted her fears with a small offering of beads, I should judge that she was sixteen or seventeen years old, rather tall, of fine figure, and as supple and graceful as a swan. She was very light, and the warm blood glowed through the brown color of her skin. Her hair was brown and curly, and clustered about her face in the most attractive manner. Her eyes were dark, with a mischievous twinkle; her nose was straight, and her mouth, handsome enough for a Venus, had a dimple at each corner when she laughed. Altogether she was a beauty. “One day, after we had been in the country a good while, and were able to talk pretty well in the Papuan lan A PAPUAN OHM. guage, a friendly native, named Lohier, came to ns with somethfag important to say. After receiving assurance from us that we liked the people and the re gion, considering the latter as beauti ful and as fertile as any we had ever seen, he asked: ‘Do you possess wives in America?’ “ ‘No,’ we replied. “ ‘Have you sweethearts?’ “No; we have had, but they are all married.’ “ ‘How do you like the Papuan girls?’ “ ‘Some of them are very handsome and pleasing.’ “ ‘Would you like to get married in New Guinea?’ “ 1 That depends on circumstances.' “ ‘ How much do you pay tor a wife in America ? ’ “ ' Some are very expensive, and ■ ersvery ch^^^Usually comes aftci paraaUof i dispose of their, daugMftm IDlllhV buy husbands for theipi* ' •* * Would you like to muny any that you have seen here f , ». - “ ‘Hardly. You see, Lohler, we camu a long, long distance to got to New Guinea, and, as wo are rich and very good-looking, wo ought to have the best your OOuntry affords.’ ^ “At that Lohler started up with n whoop and a yell, and wus off, We went on with our work, thinking nothing more about the matter. “As wo were preparing our dinner one afternoon a titter and a giggle were wafted to our ears. Looking around, wo beheld Lohler in the midst of fifteen or twenty girls, many of them of superior beauty, who were laughing and pceaipg at us over each other’s shoulders They all wore flowers in tholr hair, and bands of green loaves adorned their ankles. Each maiden had on her best striped petticoat, and some wore necklaces of dogs’ teeth. "At length Lohler, stepping forward, said that he hail been a long way, had visited the biggest town of bis country, and had brought back with him the most beautiful women of bis nation. Ho hoped wo would each select one that Would please us, tnarry her and settle down in Now Guinea. The par ents of some of tlio girls had come also, and were standing In the background. TYPE OP PAPUAN BEAUTY. Our friend explained to us that the prices were high, as they were the fin est girls in the land. He arranged them all in a giggling line, that they might be seen to best advantage, lie ginning with the first, he gave their names and accomplishments. “ ‘This young lady's namo Is Mime. She can sing, dance, work in tlio garden, cook kangaroo, and is good tempered. The prico for her is aknlfo and a looking-glass. What do you say to her?” " ‘What about the next?’ we asked. ” ‘This one’s name Is Btmena. She is handsome, very shapely, and lias nice hair and eyes. Her father is rich, and she can make earthen pots and fish nets. Her father is the chief man in the village. He wants two axes for her, but if you will live in this town ho will give you part of his big house and garden.’ ‘“Tell us about tho next,' we said. ‘“Here is a nice little girl. Her name is Kioto. She is very affection ate, is kind to her aged mother, knows how to make brooms, can cook a pig without burning it, and is economical. Her garden has no weeds in it, and she raises excellent bananas. She wants to get married, and her mother will let her go for a piece of calico large enough for a petticoat.’ “I noticed the beautiful girl wbftfh I had met while out shooting among tho number of the maidens, and I was anx ious to hear what Loliler would say of her. She still wore the string of beads I had given her, and looked as pretty and modest as a violet. When he came to her he said: ‘This ip Lucena. Is she not lovely? Her arms are round as bamboo; her form is supple as the climbing vine, her skin is smooth as a young banana leaf, her hair is soft as spider’s webs, her eyes are as bright as the dew in the morning. She can sing like a bird and run fast like a kangaroo; she is a good housekeeper, an affectionate daughter, and comes from a good family.’ ‘‘The value set upon the beauty was an ax, a knife, a piece of calico and a string of beads. We stood ad-‘ miring her and Lohier thmight he had made- a bargain. We realized that the affair might turn out seri ously, perhaps, but we turned the matter off by declaring that we were unable to make a choice among so many lovely creatures, and proceeded to distribute presents liberally. To most of tne girls we gave gay-colored hand kerchiefs, with a brass ring and a brass button in each. To Lucina we offered a looking glass, and the young women danced for our amusement while we ate our dinner, and sang a song which they composed as they went along, de scribing the scene and complimenting us upon our generosity. “Toward evening they bade us good night and started for their homes.” A Loathsome Caterpillar. Avery large caterpillar stretched itself from the foilage of a tree which I was examining, and startled me by its resemblance to a small snake. The first three segments behind the head' were dilatable at the will of the insect, and had on each side a large black pupillatcd spot, which resembled the eye of the snake. It was a poisonous or viperine species mimicked, and not an innocuous snake. This a was proved by the imitation of keeled scales on the crown, which was produced by the recumbent feet a»dhe caterpillar thrcw^Ajd^HBh^^Q I k^ued off the fc-vv. Osina. \ Wasiukoton, July 7.—The weather crop bulletin for the last Mtk, sent out by the Agricultural department, ■aye that the week hM been coolly' than uaual throughout the districts east of the Rooky uountaina The seasonal conditions of moisture remain substantially the same as reported last week,'except in tho Lower lake region and on the Atlantic eoast, where there has been a marked increase. The fol lowing report shows the condition of crops in tho States uamed: Iowa—Haying and winter grain har vests have begun. Corn is two weeks late but generally dean, i and needs warmer weather to mature. Michigan—The weather' continues too wot for orops and farming oper-: atlons. Corn is suffering for want of cultivation. Wheat is Improving. Oats, and barley are in good condition on well-drained lands. Wisconsin—Corn is being cultivated first time and Is backward. Wheat ind rye havo headed and oats are begin ning to head. Tobacco planting is un finished. Illinois—Harvesting is completed in the southern portion and Is progress ing rapidly in the central. Rome wheat was damaged by high wind and rain. Indiana—The weather was favorable to harvesting, but too cool for corn. Wheat is in shock in the southern por tion. Harvest continues in the cen tral and hue commenced in the north ern portions ONE KILLED, A DOZEN HURT. Disastrous Wrack or a pieala Train Near Louisville. Louisville, Ky., July 7.—A wreck, causing tho loss of one life, sertona in jury of throe passengers and the wound ing of eight others, occurred on the Loulsvillo Southern railroad, twenty two miles out of Louisville, at 7 o'clock lust evening. Beeldee the loeaoflife and iujurias to passengers, 980,Q00 damage was done to the coaches which were wrecked and burned. The dead, and Injured aro as follows: ' C1EOROK NELSON, section Dees, Jeflcrsoa town, Ulllrii. • ' H. 11. nunuAMK, onglnoer, frSsnre of left J. A. ltonuuTi, flroman, badly wsHfftd oa left shoulder and on tho side of tBe waist sad on the hack of left arm to the Wrist Jhhmk Ksi.lv, compound traoture of the right forearm; will rcqulro amputation. The train was returning from a pi©-, nlu at Louisville Southern Perk and bad on board 8R0 people, who had gone out in tho morning with the Louisville Rook binders' and Peper Cutters’ union. The wreck Is thought to have beep caused by the spreading of the truck. IS CHOSBN CHAIRMAN. V i, Tuubsnsclc to Dlroot tho People's Party A' Oampalgn> Omaha, Neb., July 7.—Tha National * oommltteo of the People's party net Y yesterday afternoon and organised by electing the following executive com mittee: H. R Taubeneck of Illinois, chairman; J. II. Turner of Georgia, y secretary; J. II. Davis of Texas, George Washburne of Massachusetts, V. O. Strickler of Nebraska, Ignatius Don* nelly of Minnesota, O. F. Gaither of Alabama, Lawrence McFarland of Near York and M. C, Itankin of Indiannseo* returles. The committee has Ader consideration a proposition to am its headquarters at Omaha. . _ ■tr eat Down and Trampled the Ping. .* Philadelphia, Pa., July 7.—Great, ' indignation is expressed In the north*)’ western section of the city, where aW» large American flag raised the Fourth % of July morning was cut down, torn up, and pieces found in the street. Greble Council of the Order of Junior American Mechanics presented the flag, and during the exercises' preacher who spoke referred to tlio anarchists and socialists. There were Y some hisses and groans. Last night the flag was cut down and' disgraced. The pole was located at the entrance . to Fairmont Park at Columbia avenue. The residents will hold a mass-meeting and denounce the authorities for their negligence., _ Senator Sawyer for Chairman. ,:r_ Milwaukee, Wie„ July 7.—H. C. * Payne wants Senator Sawyer elected -»■ chairman of the National Republican committee, which position!# now made vacant by the declination ‘ of W. J. Campbell. To accomplish this it is necessary that the senator should be a member of the national committee, and : to cause this Mr. Payne has announced; ; that he is willing to resign. Efforts . are still being made to induce Mr. 1 Payne to accept the position,, but ,bf . refuses, saying that his private busi. ness now demands all his ime. • .. Illinois Farms Inundated. Lbwistown, 111., July 7.—Tho Illinois and Spoon rivers have again invaded thousands of acres of fanning land, utterly destroying this year's crops, many of them laboriously planted a second time. It is a serious blow to scores of people all down the Spoon and Illinois valleys. It is too late now to plant anew. The year is one of hope less disaster to most of them. All the repairs made on the narrow goage near Havana have been destroyed. Fully a half-million feet of timber is included '■/. in the loss. It will yet be some days before the traffic to Havana can be re stored. st- ! Going to tho Adirondack*. ;< ’ Washington, July 5.—The President and Mrs. Harrison, Lieutenant- and Mrs, Parker and Mrs. Dimmick will leave Washington at.^3 o’clock to*, morrow afternoon, in a Miecial ear ov«r tha Pennsylvania railrimd for Loon Lake, Adirondack moujRhms, The train la dud at Looi^^Hk about o'clock dent's turn