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RED OLOUD, NKWlASKA.
PUBLISH EDEVERY FRIDAY.
VAVU C. PilAKCS
Georoe Nbwiiouse
Editor
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CALIFORNIA LETTER.
Nebraska Association of Southern Cal
ifornia Holds Annual Picnic.
San Pedro, Cai.., Auk. 20.
To The Chief:
It lui8 bcou ninny, ninny months
hinco I pomied an article for tho col
umns of ThE Chief, but that is no
sign I havo forgotten it, for it is a wel
come visitor to our western homo
evory week, containing as it does all
tho news of my homo for thirty years.
Perhaps I would not bo writing this
letter today had it not been that my
mind was curried back to Nebraska's
hills nnd valleys moro vividly yostor
dny than it has been at any timo since
leaving the Corn stnto.
Tho reason of my memory being
turned to things of long ago was tho
annual picnic of tho Nebraska Associ
ation of Southern California, which
mat yesterday at Long Beach, ono of
the beautiful beach resorts for which
this part of tho state is so famous.
In this association are enrolled the
names of over 0,000 pooplo who havo
at somo timo in thoir lifo lived in Neb
raska. This seems liko a largo num
ber, but in all probability not a third
of tho former'Nobraskans in this part
of tho state havo their names on that
book, because it sooms liko at least
half tho people ono meets hero havo at
some timo in their lifo lived in Neb
raska. Probably a third of tho society, fJ,000
pooplo, woro gathered yesterday on
tho beautiful strand of tho Pacillo at.
this spot, and to say that they on joyed
thomselves would bo putting it very
mildly. It seomod as though pooplo
from ovory walk of Nebraska lifo woro
in attendance. Bankers and lawyers
smoking black cigars, somo accompa
nied by thoir wives drossed in rustling
sl)ks, and somo alono, promenaded the
strand too dignified to disport them
selves in tho rolling surf as did a
thousand others. Old farmers with
bent llngor9, calloused by years of
gripping tho corn plow, tho fork han
dle and tho garden hoe, soon gathered
in little knots and thoir talk drifted to
cattle, hogs and corn Occasionally a
whole family would bo seen trudging
tho walks or sands together, tho chil
dren importuning tho father to buy
ice cream, popcorn or some of tho
many delicacies offered at ovory turn.
Quito often a young couple, ovideutly
on their wedding journey, or an elder
ly man and a young woman, ho partic
ularly solicitous of her welfare and
constantly asking if tho salt sea breeze
was too cool for her, could bo seen
arm in arm or walking close together,
tho latter Instance showing that every
effort was being put forth to mako life
moro pleasant for the second wifo than
it had been for tho Hist when the
foundation for a competency was be
ing laid in Nebraska's early days.
Those wore tho visitors, but most of
those persons now live here.
Tho forenoon was given over to bath
ing, either in the surf or plunge, and
mauy hundreds of both sexes partici
pated, tilling tho air with startled
shrioks and "Ohsl" as tho breakcis
rolled in upon them. Bathers of all
sizes aud ages, from tho tot of two to
tho grandmother of eighty, raced up
aud down tho bench, paddled in tho
foamy water or disported themsolves
on tho clean, white sand, out of reach
of tho combers.
In tho afternoon tho mooting was
hold on tho end of tho pleasure pier in
a lino room a thousand foot from
shoro and over blue water thirty feet
deep in which could bo soon myriads
of tho finny tribo. Tho meeting was
called to order by Judgo Morris, a
former woll known lawyor of Crete,
Nob., and a very pleasant and able
man. Songs woro snug and different
orators woro introduced who spoko a
few moments each of former Nobraska
lifo. Among others was a Frouchmau
named Morlarlty, who was a woll
known lawyor at Iudiauola during tho
'80s. IIo mado a good speech aud was
loudly cheered. A Mr. McGrew of
Lexington also gnvo a spirited ad
dress, The speaking did not. last long and
was om uivon over to visiting and re
newing old acquaintances. I found
many that I had known of and a few
that I know personally in earlier years.
J. B. Ilartwell, former postmaster of
Hastings, was prominent, and on the
register of members thero are at least
.'500 who onco resided in Adams coun
ty. While standing at a corner ob
serving tho crowd I felt a hand laid on
my shoulder and heard a familiar
voice speaking to me, and on turning
1 beheld Adam Morhartand wife, who
have been touring tho west this sum
mer. Mr. M. seems to liko this coun
try aud said ho might como here to
live.
A little later in tho day I met Jim
Hilkey, one of Guide Rook's former
giants, and John Larkoy, also of that
place, both of whom aro now living at
Long Beach Tho tan is gone from
thecheoksof tho good naturod giant
and tl'O callous on his hands is vory
thin. IIo has a complexion now that
any Guido Rock bollo would envy, but
he's tho same old Jim slow of speech
pleasant spoken and good uatured.
He says he's glad he's alivo to enjoy
tho finest climate in tho world. Lar
koy seems to enjoy tho good things of
lifo, too. Ho told mo that tho last
time he was in Red Cloud Geoago Mc
Crary said to him: "Ah, John, I envy
you You will bo going down to the
beach every day, when you get out
there, and watching all those beautiful
maidens running around on tho sand
with thoir bathing suits on." And
John does.
Long Beach is also tho homo of Jo
soph Huntor and family, ono of Web
ster county's earliest and most pro
grossivo settlors. Ho it was who se
cured tho second pioco of dooded laud
in tho county and on it located tho
town of Guido Rock. Ho built there
on tho first storo of logs, and later tho
first framo building, which, ho tolls
mo is still standing. IIo yet owns
considerable of that piece of laud. Ho
camo out here throe yoars ago to re
tiro from activo lifo and livo at ease.
Ho is doing tho latter, but his judi
clous invest inouts hero havo brought
him many thousands of dollars IIo
is upright, happy and good uatured, a
model citizen aud a glory to God. His
wife and two bright girls bloss his do
dining years. They havo a beautiful
homo ou which are growing hundreds
of semi-tropical plants, showing tho
marvels of tho country. In front of
his homo aro two dato palms with a
foliago covering thirty-five feet and
bearing fruit nine months in tho year.
Among other Webster countyaus who
livo at this town aro Harry Horn and
wifo, the latter a daughter of Mr.
Hunter; J. W. Reed and Mrs. Dr
Rockwell, all seemingly happy and
contented.
As to my own circumstances, I havo
little to say. My health and that of
my family has been excellent sinco
coming to this coast. Financially wo
aro not losers, so wo aro satisllod. I
have been in tho newspaper business
at Oxnard for something over two
years, but sold out tho 1st of August
aud am now contemplating going into
the samo business at this place, San
Pedro. This is a livo town of about
0,000 inhabitants aud has two daily
papers, ono of which I am bargaining
for It is tho harbor city of this part
of tho country and has tho only deep
water port between San Diego and San
Francisco. It has a whnrfngo payroll
of over $80,000 per month. Tho gov
ernment recently erected a breakwater
for tho outer harbor at n cost of $1,000,
000. Twenty-eight vessels camo into
this harbor to unload in one day last
week. Thero aro two railroads run
ning in here, and two electric lines.
It is twenty-six miles from Los An
geles and tho electric linos carry pas
songors to and fro in a trillo over half
an hour, ono way. Wo think tho city
has a great future Joseph Huntor
recently bought a lot in tho rosldenco
portion for 2H.000 aud in less than
twenty-four hours wns oll'ored doublo
that for it.
But this letter is too long now, so I
will close by inviting all who come
this way to call and see mo.
U. G. Knight.
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Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud
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Pazo Ointmont fails to cure any case,
no matter of how long standing, in G to
14 days, First application gives ease
and rest. 50c. If your druggist hasn't
it send uOo in stamps, nnd it will be for
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Shnko into your shoos Allen's Foot
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foot. At nil druggists aud shoo stores, I
25c." V
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Oyer-Work.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
It used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
traced to tne kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder of
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
Therefore, when your kidneysnre weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty.
It you are sick or " feel badly," begin
faking the great kidney remedy, Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon
ns your kidneys arc well they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone.
If you arc sick you can mnke no tnis
tnke by first doctoring your kidneys.
The mild nnd the extraordinary effect of
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon lealized. It
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and is sold
on its merits by all
druggists in fifty-cent
and one-dollar size
bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
Horns of Swamp-Root.
by mail free, also a pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co., IJing
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, nnd the nd
dress, Uinghaniton,N.Y..oncvery bottle.
THUE way to make tea.
A Sclfiive IVIilcli Iiioluilon Many .Myn-tei-U'H
In the Urew.
Luwuh, n poet, saw In the tea serv
ice the same harmony and order which
reigned through all things. In his cel
ebrated work, the "Cha-klng" ("The
Holy Scripture of Tea"), he formulated
the code of tea. He has since been
worshiped as the tutelary god of the
Chinese tea merchants.
In the fifth chapter Luwuh describes
the method of making tea. He dwells
on tho much discussed question of the
choice of water and the degree of boil
ing It. According to him, the moun
tain spring Is the best; the river water
and tho spring water come next In
the order of excellence. There are
three stages of boiling. The first boil
is when the little bubbles like the eyes
of fishes swim on the surface. The
second boil Is when the bubbles are
like crystnl beads rolling In a fountain.
Tho third boll Is when the billows
surge wildly In the kettle. The cake
tea Is roasted before the fire until It
becomes soft like n baby's arm and
Is shredded Into powder between
pieces of fine paper. Salt Is put In
the first boll, the tea In the second. At
the third boll a dlpperful of cold water
Is poured Into tho kettle to settle the
tea and revive tho "youth of the wa
ter." Then tho beverage was poured
Into cups and drunk. Oh, nectar! The
filmy leaflet hung liko scaly clouds in
n serene sky or floated like wnter lilies
on emerald stems. International Quar
terly. The ChniiKe of n Wnril.
"You wouldn't think there'd be
enough difference between the definite
and the Indefinite article to matter
much, would you?" said a woman who
writes for a living. "I made a lifelong
enemy of a woman once Just by writ
ing 'the' where I meant 'a.' It wns nn
account of her wedding I was doing. I
said something about the ceremony be
ing performed at the home of tho
bride's aunt, and then I added that
thero were present 'only the few
friends of the family.' The bride never
got over that Mho' In front of few. It
happened five years ngo, and when my
name Is mentioned she still froths nt
the mouth." Washington Post.
XeurliiK u Ci'InIn.
Jackson (whoso financial credit Is
gone) I (ell you, WItherbee, we aro
on the verge of a financial panic.
WItherbee Pshaw! What makes you
think that? Jackson (confidentially)
Well, sir, Bngley and Roberts used to
lend mo small sums a year ago, but
when I go to them nowadays for five
or ten pounds they tell mo frankly
tlint they hnven't got It. Bngley nnd
Roberts nre two of our best business
men, too. I tell you, sir, we're going
to hnve a panic London Express.
Indifference.
Indifference may not wreck the
mnn's life at any one turn, but It will
destroy him with n kind of dry rot In
tho long run. To keep your mind al
ready mnde up Is to bo dull and fos
elllferous; not to be able to mako It up
at nil Is to bo wutery nnd supine.
Bliss Cnrmnu's "Friendship of Art."
The Co oil CliiHMineil.
An Indian Is a good Indian when ho
Is dead; a boy is n good boy when he Is
nsleep; a man Is n good man when ho
Is at work. Get busy nnd be n good
citizen. Douglas (Kan.) Tribune.
Pedantry nnd taste are as inconsist
ent as gayety and melancholy. Lava-ter.
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