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The Frontier. PUBLISHED BY THE FRONTIER PRINTING CO. SUBSCRIPTION, SI.60 PER ANNUM. D* M> CRON *N. EDITOR AND MANAGER. VOLUME XVIII. O’NEILL, HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APRIL 21. 1898. NUMBER 42. IMS SMS worn Items of Interest Told As They Are Told to Us. WHEN AND HOW IT HAPPENED Loca Happenings Portrayed For General Edification and Amusement. We are still on deck. John Skirving spent Tuesday in Stuart. t _ Nels Tuller was down from Atkinson Monday. _ Bail ties and wire always on hand at Neil Brennan’s. 16-tf Attorney W. E. Scott was down from Atkinson Monday. Henry Hobbins, or Omaha, was in the city last week. Ho! for the concert next Monday. A grand treat is in store. S. J. Weekes and D. H. Cronin were in Stuart Friday night. Sam Barnard is again in the employ of the Sullivan Mercantile Co. Will McNichols resigned his position in P. J. McManus’ grocery last week. E. H. Smith, the Page banker, was in the city Tuesday and made this office a pleasant call._ O’Neill is to have another saloon the coming year, which will be run by Jerry McCarthy. On January 14 the county board adjourned sine die. Their regular meet* ing is in June. ) Mrs. Walker returned Monday morn ing from a couple of week’s visit with relatives at Stuart. Miss Lizzie McNichols on last Friday completed a very successful term of school in district No. 9. Insure your city and farm property with B. McGreevy. Losses promptly so tiled and paid in gold. 34-tf . Sanford Parker is over from Spencer Viiis week on a contest case. He made this office a pleasant call. M. M. Sullivan visited the branch store of the Sullivan Mercantile Co. in Spencer the first of the week. For teeth or photos go to Dr. Cor bett’s parlors, 20th to 30th of each month. Photographs $1 per dozen. For sale, a good roll top desk, 4 feet wide, 7 large drawers, only $12.50 39-tf J. P. Mann. If you want a good light go to J. P. Mann’s and see the best lamp ever made for kerosene. Something new and won derful. _ 39-4 Marshal Marlow is suffering with a touch of rheumatism this week, but does not let it prevent him from attending to his duties as usual. When you want to buy garden seeds remember that we are headquarters for them. All fresh seeds. 41-2 O’Neill Grocery Co. A torpid liver robs you of ambition and ruins your health. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers cleanse the liver, cure con stipation and all stomach and liver troubles.—J. P. Cilligan Co. Thirty-five years make a generation. That is how long Adolph Fisher, of Zanesyille, O., suffered from piles. He was cured by using three boxes of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.—J. P. Gilligan Co. __ Do not let your cattle become diseased for want of salt. It is a very essential article and we have just received a car load of the best lump rock salt on the market. Give us a call. 41-2 O’Neill Grocery Co. Frank Gapter, who for some time past ha« been in the employ of the Sullivan Mercantile Co., left that firm last week and has gone onto the farm in southern Holt, where his attention will be occupied in stock raising and farming. A horse trader residing at Fremont got out of bed last Sunday night to take a drink of bourbon. Instead of getting the whiskey he took a big drink from a bottle of horse medicine. He was taken to the hospital and died next day. Lyons Mullen, Paul Buttler, Helen Lowrie, John Sullivan, Prof. Whelan are the new members enrolled at the O’Neill Conservatory of Music, the first three persons mentioned above are studying violin with Mr. Charles It. I Schubert. Tuesday night four trains passed through this city carrying the Fort Niobrara soldiers and their equipments. Wednesday night seven trains went through having on board the troops from Fort Robinson. They were all bound for the southern coast. When the newa was received from Washington yesterday that the house and senate had agreed on the Cuban resolution, there was much enthusiasm. Several Hags were unfurled and the city took on an appearance of a national holiday. O’Neill is nothing if not patriotic. _ Sam Webster, formerly a resident of this county, but who for the past ten years has resided in Iowa, arrived in O’Neill Tuesday evening on his way to Boyd county, whtre-he will rvfflWB thij cummer with his brother Charley. Sam looks as natural as in days of yore when he was engaged in business in this city. Omaha correspondence to State Jour nal: W. D. Mathews, of Little Rock, Ark., secretary of the Arkansas state exposition commission, is in the city to begin the erection of a $6,000 Arkansas building on the exposition grounds. He is an old Nebraska newspaper man and in former years lived at O’Neill. He is a brother of Harry Mathews, of Lincoln. The county board last week authorized the county attorney to prosecute an action against Cleveland township to give and provide the necessary care and maintenance for Noah Bastedo, the pauper imbecile formerly of said town ship, who has been cared for by the charitably disposed people of this city and township for the past nine months. A light fingered gent of the hobo variety was arrested yesterday for steal ing several pair of pants and a couple of pair of ladies’ shoes from J. P. Mann’s store. At the time of his arrest he had in his posession about a dozen seal rings and the shoes above mentioned. The trousers be had hidden and at last accounts they had not been found, although fully one-half of the men in town are making a still hunt for them— the other half havn’t heard about them yet. The hobo is in jail. The "Uncle Tom’s Cabin” troupe that visited this city last Friday night was about the bummist outfit that ever inflicted themselves upon the theatre goers of O’Neill. There was not an actor in the troupe, and it required a violent stretch of the imagination to trace any resemblence between the characters that appeared on the stage here and those that appear in the beau tiful and thrilling story from which the drama was taken. And they had a good house—more’s the pity. Ewing Advocate: Elmer Merrim&n, of O’Neill, is in town taking names of patriotic men who would be willing to don the blue and go to the front should Uncle Sam need their services. The scheme is to secure enough names in this place and O’Neill for a full com pany, and then send the list to the governor. Amongst the first to respond to the request of the recruiting officer was J. A. Trommershausser. If O’Neill does as well as Ewing the company will be filled in one time and two motions. Florence R. Welch, wife of William Welch, of Knoxville, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Reddy, of Knox ville, who formerly lived a few miles north of O’Neill, died at 7 o’clock Sun day evening, after one day's sickness, and was buried here from the Catholic church on the 19th. She has been the first married native O’Neill colonist to die, and was 20 years old on the 10th of March. May her soul rest in peace and in the enjoyment of God’s presence and ! glory. _ Don’t talk about lack of patriotism in O’Neill. Why, at least 6,000 of our best citizens, headed by the American flag and the silver cornet band, gathered at the depot Tuesday evening and waited two hours just to see a freight train loaded with horses and baggage go through. However, when the soldier boys did at last come, they were given a greeting that will cheer their hearts for weeks to come. They are a fine lot of fellows and will be a credit to our regu lar army wherever they go. May the God of battles watch over them. Harrington Herald: Yesterday at high noon the nuptials of a well known Cedar county couple were solemnized at Coleridge, Rev. McKim, of this city officiating. The groom.. Mr. Wm. T. Fisher, is a respected and successful business man of Laurel, and the bride, Miss Metta DeBow, is -one of the most accomplished and popular young women of Coleridge. The weddi ng took place at the borne af the bridle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. DeBow. The Herald joins with a host of frien ds in wishing this worthy couple moi t hearty well wishes. WHEN RETUBNIKG HOME From Yankton, Sioux F alls, Mitchell, Aberdeen, Sioux City or si milar points, take the Pacific Short Line train leaving Sioux City at 5 p. m., makin g close con nections at O’Neill with tra in for Black Hills, thus avoiding all night lay-over in Sioux City. Same fare. Like connections east bo und. Buy local tickets to O’Neill. IM1MAMS1T SPAIN Given Until Saturday Night in Which to Reply. TOLD THAT ACT OP CONGRESS Will Be at Once Carried Ont Unless the Answer Is Satisfactory. Sioux City Times Washington Special April 20—The Cuban resolutions are now the law of the land and the ultimatum to Spain is an accomplished fact. The president at 11:24 signed the joint reso lutions of congress requesting Spain to evacuate Cuba. In the meantime Assistant Secretary Day had prepared an ultimatum, and at 11:30 the announcement was made at the White House that the president had signed that also and it had been sent to Spain. The ultimatum was brought by Day to the White House shortly before 11 o'clock and gone over caretully before it was signed. Later Day announced that the ulti matum was sent to Madrid this morning to Minister Woodford, who will deliver it to the Spanish government. As soon as it was dispatched to Madrid a copy, according to diplomatic usage, was fur nished the Spanish minister here. When delivered by a messenger Polo read it and made a brief reply and re quested his passports. It has been decided not to give out the text of the ultimatum till tomorrow, but it is understood it consist largely of a diplomatic pharaphrase of the joint reso lution, concluding with the statement that this government awaits Spain’s reply. It gives Spain till Saturday to answer, and says that unless a satisfact ory response ia received by that time the president will at once proceed to carry out the act o,' congress. Spain’s affairs have been intrusted to the French ambassador and the Austrian minister. Congress was at once notified of the signing of the Cuban resolutions. There were with the president when he signed the Cuban resolutions Alger, Griggs and Bliss of the Cabinet; Senator Elkins and Charles Emory Smith. | The ultimatum transmits a copy of the resolutions passed by congress, which he says he has signed. It demands that Spain withdraw her army and navy from Cuban waters as required by the terms of the resolutions (no date for withdrawl being mentioned), and then says that if a satisfactory answer is not received here Saturday next he will proceed at once to carry the resolutions of congress into effect. The president does not name any hour of the day Saturday prior to which Spain .must answer,if at all, oar demands,but a reasonable assumption is that any time up to midnight Saturday wi.l be regard ed as a compliance with the terms of the ultimatum. One member of the cabinet speaking of this feature said the government would not hold a stop watch on Spain I in this emergency, and could well afford on our own account to give her three days to decide the question, which may involve the destiny of the nation. The application of the Spanish min ister for bis passports was honored at once on its receipt at the state depart ment. Minister Woodford has not yet been ordered to withdraw from Spain, but will remain pending an answer to the ultimatum. The Spanish minister and his staff will leave Washington at 7 o’clock this evening. The point of departure is not made known, as the minister desires to avoid attention. From thiB time forward preparations will go forward with renewed activity, and both the army and the navy will be put in position for active operations. There seems to be little doubt that the first move will be a blockade of one or more of the Cuban ports, and as soon as the army of occupation can be trans ported to them a demand will be made for an unconditional surrender, aud iD the event of a' refusal the work of re during them by bombarbment will be begun immediately. Persons who have seen the ultimatum differ as to whether the time limit is noon Saturday, or midnight. The text must deride. It is probably midnight. Arrangements will be perfected to morrow or soon thereafter for the char ter of enough steam vessels of good speed to carry the invading force to ^uba. Already the governor has re ceived tenders of vessels with an aggre gate carrying capacity of 21,000 troops. It is probable most, if not all, of these will be taken, with several others not yet named. Cuban Delegate Palma and one of Gomes’s brigadiers are said to have con sulted Gen. Miles today, arranging for co-operation against Spain. This is taken as a virtual recognition of the Cuban republic. It is stated that these Cubans were summoned here for this purpose. A special from Madrid states that the queen regent appealed to the cortes to uphold her son, the boy king. They are very enthusiastic and it seems as if war was ineviatble. How to Look Good. Good looks are really more than skin deep, depending entirely on a healthy condition of all the vital organs. If the liver is inactive, you have a bilious look; if your stomach is disordered you have a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys are affected you have a pinched look. Secure good health and you will surely have good looks. Electric Bitters is a good alterative and tonic. Acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, purifies the blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils, and gives a good complexion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at P. C. Corrigan’s drug store. 50 cents per bottle. THE EOYAL HI OH LAN DEBS. W. I. Wollard, deputy organizer, from York, Neb., has been in the city for tli&past week preparing to organize a castle of Royal Highlanders. This society is a Nebraska institution that has had a remarkable growth. In eigh teeu months over 4,500 men have become members in this state. Every large city being organized. The degree work is said to be very beautiful and impressive and each member has the privilege of carrying $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 of insurance. The certificates provide for benefits in case of death, disability or old age. A great many of our best citizens are placing their names on the charter which will be completed and the organization effected next Wed nesday night at the Masonic hall. Anyone interested will find Mr. Wol lard at the Hotel Evans, where he will be pleased to explain the plan fully. PB0GBAU. Of the Holt County Teachers’ Associ ation to be held at Atkinson, Neb., April 30, 1898, commencing at 10:30 a. m.: Music. Paper—"The Teacher, Real and Ideal." .O. R. Bowen. Discussion—Tillle Nightengale. W. W. Pock. Paper—“Arithmetic In the Rural Schools.”.Anna Cross. Discussion—J. E. Purnell, Lottie Bailey. AFTERNOON, 1:30. Music. Paper—"Actual Business In the School Room.”.R. P. Cross. Discussion—Minnie Daly, Newton Gates. Paper—"Language in the Rural Schools' .Lillie Galleher, Discussion—Lelia Whitney, Katie Hahn. Music. Paper—“What Home Can Do for the School,".B. B. Smith. DIsousslon—H. R. Jones. Anna Slaymaker. Paper—‘Centralization of Rural Schools’ .Anna Lowrie. Discussion—J. M. Morgan. E. Barnes. Paper—"The New Education.”.E. II. Whelan. Discussion—Mae Percival, Minnie Miller. This will be the last meeting of the association during the present school year, and every teacher is earnestly re quested to be present and make it a meeting profitable to all. School officers and all others inter ested in school work are invited to be present and take part in these discus sions. J. C. Morrow, President. Minnie Dalv, Secretary. An Enterprising Druggist. There are few men more wide agake and enterprising than P. C. Corrigan, who spares no pains to secure the best of everything in his line for his many customers. He now has the valuable agency for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is the wonderful remedy that is producing such a furor all over the country by its many startling cures. It absolutely cures asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, and all affections of the throat, chest and lungs. Call at above drug store and get a trial bottle free ora regular size for 50 cents and $1. Guar anteed to cure or price refundee. SCHOOL ROTES. Her many friends will be glad to learn that Miss Thompson's health is improving. Some of her pupils are “taking a tumble” to the fact that Miss Daly has “no use” for slang. Brother Will Mullen, Mrs. Testman, Miss O’Malley and Mrs. Evans visited the schools this week. Miss Mullen is the proud possessor of a bran new certificate with excellent standing in the first grade branches. The senior Latin class is now reading the second book of Virgils Aenead, which critics pronounce the master piece of narative poetry. We are beginning to notice that new wheelB are an enemy to regular attend ance. We beg and pray parents not to be so Indifferent to the real well-being of their children. Miss Mullen and Miss Quilty are introducing the Speer metbod in arith metic in their respective classes, and report it a practical and interesting means of teaching arithmetic. It is certain to be adopted universally. Our high school course needs modifi cation. It is suggested that a German course be introduced instead of part of the Latin. The German, if properly taught, is as good a mental exercise, and is of more practical value than the Latin. The grades are not so overcrowded now as during the winter months, for many of the boys must remain out to work. It is to be regretted that our boys do not get the same opportunity for improvement as the girls. This is not as it should be, since, with all due respect and admiration for the woman Buffragist, it is pretty certain that the boys of this generation will be the law makers of the next, and will be the arbitors of war and peace in times per haps as critical as the present. Patriot ism as well as justice demands that the boy be as well cared for as the girl. PROGRAM. Of tbe Holt county Sunday School convention to be held May 5 and 6 in the M. B. church at O'Neill, Neb.: may 5. 8:00 P. M.—Devotional Exercise!, Rev. Mr. Kemp. 8:80 P. M.—Address of Welcome. O. M. Collins. Response—W. C. Clifton. 8:45 P. M.—Address, Rev. R. H. Pol lock, Beatrice. may 6. 8:30 A. M.—Praise and Song Service, Rev. Chappel, Page. 8:45 A. M.—Appointment of commit tees. 9:00 A. M.—Address, “Relation of parents to Sunday Schoal," Rev. B. Blain, Page, Discussion—W. C. Clifton, Giles Phelps. 9:30 A. M.—Paper, “Duty of Sunday School Superintendent,"Rev. B. Wilson, Ewing. Discussion—Oscar Wilcox, H. R. Henry. 10:15 A. M.—Address, "The Work of tbe Nebraska State Sunday School Association,” Rev. R. H. Pollock, Beatrice. 11:00 A. M.—Address, Hon. W. R. Jackson. Discussion—Rev. Crews, Thomas Elder. AFTERNOON SESSION. 1:45—Devotional Exercise, Mr. Miller. 2:00—Reports, superintendents and delegates. 3:00—Address, “Reform in Sunday School Work,” Rov. Lee. Discussion, Wilson Brodie, W. L. Jilson. 3:45—Address, “Character Building,” Rev. F. D. Haner, Atkinson. Discussion—V. V. Rosenkrans, J. S. Hoffman. 4:30: Election of officers, report of committees. EVENING SESSION. 8:00—Praise and song service, Mrs. Crossman, Atkinson. Address, Hon. W. R. Jackson. Address, Rev. R. H. Pollock. The session of the convention will be held in the M. E. church. Papers to be discussed will be limited to twenty minutes. Every school should be represented. Pastors, super intendents, and a delegate from each Sunday School will be entertained. Bring along your bible. Pray for the success of the convention. N. S. Lowrie, President. “I feel it my duty to give you a truth ful statement of what Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy did," writes J. S. Collins, of Moore, S. 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