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fe' Editors and Publishers.
§ 7)FFICIA7rCOUNTYPA7HKr )
W. Tiie people of Nebraska expect to
| \ have the opportunity of passing upon
v the prohibition question. Must it be
come a demand ?
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\i \ The president has signed the Mexi
can pension bill. Every soldier who
I served sixty days in the Mexican war
' f and is now sixty-two years of age is
1 ' entitled to a pension of $8 per month.
'i Widows of such soldiers , who have at-
5 ' - tained the age named , are also entitled
. ; to the pension.
s Kansas is peculiarly a state of liberal
I and progressive ideas. Ilcr people , of
all western people , have ever bean in
the van of the experimenters. First to
join the prohibition states , she is like
wise the first to grant the short-haired
women of her devoted commonwealth
their heart's desire suffrage.
Mark the prediction ! This road
( the B. & M. . Oberlin branch , ) will be
extended thirteen and one-half miles
northwest , to form a junction with the
Beaver branch. The contract is already
let , and work will be commenced as
soon as the frost is out of the ground.
The new point is Oberlin Junction. A
line is also being surveyed from Mc-
Cook to the Junction.Oberlin Opinion.
Tuere is to be a good deal of rail
road building in Nebraska the coming
season , says the Chicago Times. An
indication of this is found in the fact
that one firm has taken contracts . for
2,000,000 ties to be delivered this year.
TheBe contracts are made with the
Missouri Pacific , the Northwestern , and
the Union Pacific , 500,000 of the lot
going to the latter. The B. & M. will
also in April let contracts for a million
or more of ties.
It does not require an acute , philo
sophic mind to foresee the approach of
the not distant day , perhaps , when
some radical anti-monopoly legislation
will be enacted in Nebraska , after the
similitude of Illinois and Iowa. Ex
treme measures ' at first , will be follow-
I ed by moderation and reasonable pro
tection to all parties concerned. A tid
al wave is not more irresistible than
I popular movements of this character ,
: as precedents within the memory of
many verify.
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I The McCook Tribune suggests the
; name of Hon. J. E. Cochran of that
place , for the position of judge for a
new district that a bill now pending in
the Nebraska Legislature , if passed ,
will form. Mr. Cochran was for sever
al years a citizen of this town , and from
an extended acquaintance with him ,
the Opinion believes the selection a
good one , and that Mr. Cochran would
make an able , honest and impartial
judge. Oberlin Opinion.
Tn _ curse of the newspaper business
consists in the fact that a certain class
of advertisers are so anxious to adver
tise hard times by pinching up or with
drawing their ads. It is the habit of
mankind to stand in with the prosper
ous ; a town that puts on the appearance
of prosperity will draw trade ; but this
fluctuating business up to-day and
down to-morrow showing every little
stringency of hard times , is bad policy.
It is like a business man going threadi i
bare and seedy when times are hard ]
no amount of broadcloth in flush times ]
• will make up for it. The time to ad- .
vertise is when business is dull. It at- j
tracts more attention , and that is what '
an advertisement is for. Ex. ,
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President Cleveland's action in ]
ruthlessly destroying the invalid soli i
dier's hope of governmental assistance , *
by his recent vetoing of the invalid
pension bill , will properly and justly j
call down upon his head the anathemas
of an outraged veteran soldiery , as well
as the contempt of every civilian who
loves his country and its brave defend-
I ers , many of whom , through disability ,
| wounds , sickness , and the ills resultant
I of a soldier's life , are now in the poor
houses of the land , or objects of public
charity. It was the opinion of both
t houses of the national legislature that
; ; these soldiers should be relieved , by the
' government in whose defense they
; fought , from their distress. A president
jj- Tfho fought his country's battles by
C proxy by substitute ihinks different-
* jj # In 1888 the aforesaid president _
f. TOay ] iave occasion to exp.erie.noe .what
' . " * be soldier thinks of him. / >
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EDUCATIONAL COLUMN-
ELMER HELM , Eiutou.
Another examination occurred , on Friday
last. "Oh , me. "
The temperance drama , "Saved , " will he
rendered with the other exercises , Friday ,
February 18th.
The Youths Companion has , this week , a
story of George Washington. Every scholar
should read ahout this great and good nian ,
whom it is said , "never told a lie. "
Harvard College will soon celebrate its two
hundred and fiftieth anniversary. It is not
the oldest American university , as that of
Mexico is fifty years older.
Mr. Blaine has been making speeches in
Pennsylvania , and lias been greeted with
enthusiasm. The plumed knight has not
yet lost his hold on the minds of the masses.
Eiiini lale , the founder of Yale College ,
at New Haven , lies buried in a little church
at Wrenhain , Wales.
A message was sent from Cedar Vale ,
Kansas , to London , England , and an answer
received , in four hours.
Miss Katie Simpson , one of our most esti
mable young ladies , will leave for her Kan
sas home , this week. Kind , pleasant , atten
tive to duties , she lias , during her sojourn in
our midst , won the respect and esteem of
botli teacher and schoolmate. We unite in
wishing iier a pleasant journey home , and a
speedy return to our city. Of course a de
luge of tears by the girls will be in order.
Miss May Hall , who lias been absent , the
past few weeks , is again in our midst
We have in our room the pictures of the
great and good men : James A. Garfield ,
Henry W. Longfellow and Ulysses S. Grant.
At the late election , Miss Alice J. San
born , daughter of Luther Sanborn , of Free-
port , 111. , was chosen superintendent of
schools in Brule county , Dakota. Of the
1,000 votes polled she received about 1,000.
From 3,000 to 4,000 of the 31,325 teachers
employed by the state of Pennsylvania , drop
out every year , and betake themselves to
some other employment. As the average
salary paid is about § 300 a year , this result is
not to be wondered at.
The new congressional library building
will cost $1,000,000 ; its erection will take live
years.
At the recent Dartmouth alumni dinner in
New York , Gen. Sherman said the college
gave him a degree of LL. D. in 1S7G , and
that the president read his name in Latin ,
but they had some trouble in translating
"Tecumseh" into the dead language.
The Teachers' Association which convened
in Indianola on the 11th hist. , was attended
by the corps of teachers from McCook.
These meetings are held quarterly and at
different points in the county. McCook was
selected as the next place for the association
to meet some time in May.
We are glad to see so many of the ninth
grade coming to the front ( ? ) within the past
week. Southward the course of empire
takes its way.
Ex-State Superintendent Jones has just
published his biennial report to the governor.
He takes occasion to speak of our banking
system in commendable terms , and reports
the McCook schools as the only one to adopt
the system in the state.
Rev. D. F. Eodebaugli , pastor of the M. E.
church , this city , has been invited to address
the high school on the afternoon of Wash
ington's birthday.
As our term expires , this week , as editor
of the educational column , Miss Louie Star-
buck and Miss Edna Meserve were elected
by a majority of the high school , as editor
and assistant editor , respectively , for the en
suing month. Wewish them success and
liope they may conduct an interesting column.
It is a good thing to laugh. And if a
straw can tickle a man , it is an instrument
3f happiness. We hope to have more than
straws to offer you. Friday afternoon. So
: omeandsee us , and by your presence en-
: ourage our efforts , to entertain and amuse
jurselves and you. We think that you will
lot call the time wasted , but feel that you
lave received as well as given pleasure.
With this issue of Tiie Tkibujce , our ca
reer as editor of the high school column
: loses. In reviewing the past month's work ,
, ve see something to regret , some profitable
essons learned , and some things to make us
hankful. First , we are sorry the column
ms not been filled with more interesting
natter. We have begged , borrowed , yes ,
sven stolen articles , which we thought might
ie of interest to our readers. In so doing ,
ve have learned some useful lessons , one of
vliich is , that the editor's patli is not lined
m either side with thornless roses. Fault-
inding and unkind personalities have found
10 place in our work , and after the "mid-
light oil" has been consumed , we have been
nabled to sleep the sleep of the just. No
ision of ancry schoolmate or friend , ( want-
og to know if we "writ" that piece , ) appear- .
ng to disturb our slumber , or haunt our
'
i-akening hours with thoughts of , what if '
ome girl should make faces at us , or a big !
rother say his sister shouldn't ride down "
ill on our old sled. No , more of this ; but I
or all the words of help , praise and encour- '
geinent given us , accept our best bow , and
lianks.
The following is the program for to-mor-
dw afternoon :
Chorus School.
Recitation Eva Dlmmitt.
Beading John Shaffer.
Recitation Sylvia Williams.
Solo Louie Starbuck.
Bending Grace Martin.
Essay Maria Suess.
Reading- AbeEngel. (
Temperance dialogue , "Saved. " j
Duet Misses Eva and Ida Hurd. t
Recitation . , . Maude Rouark. I
Declamation William McKillip.
Reading BertHoge.
Recitation IdaHurd.
Solo Maude Rouark.
Declamation Garry Starbuck. i
Reading OrlaLcIIew.
Declamation Maurice Heffey.
Reading Clara O'Neil.
Declamation Albert O'Neil.
Recitation Daisy Hammond.
Corned y "Showman's Trouble. "
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Try the Commercial House , when i
i JlScCpokj just once !
THE MEMBERS OF THE W. C. T. U.
Feeling that tlio licensed saloon in our town
is corrupting the morals of the young and
destroying tiie peace of many homes , we feel
it to be our duty to do what we can to conn-
teract its inlhienee and if possible to banish
it entirely from our fair city , and to help us
in this worthy undertaking we call on all the
good citizens , botli men and women , to use
their utmost endeavors to create a healthy
public sentiment. I feel well assured that if
the question could be placed fairly before the
people , without any prejudice or excitement ,
that the verdict would be in favor of homo
protection and against home destruction , for
that the saloon is built up and supported by
wrecks of homes and hearts , no one will deny.
But the evil has been endured so long and
patiently by the people , that wo have come
to look upon it as a necessary adjunct to a
prosperous town , and now since this fallacy
lias been exploded by actual experiment ,
other towns proving more prosperous without
the saloon than with it , what f urtlier excuse
is there for submitting ourselves and families
to the debasing influence of this terrible
crime against society ? None whatever. Then
let us as citizens of the land of freedom de
clare against the tyranny of King Alcohol.
Too long we have dallied with this hydra
headed monster in discussing ways and
means of dealing witli and regulating his
evil effects. Now , I submit , that every man
has a weapon in the shape of a little white
ballot , which if showered upon him thick
and fast will effectually destroy him at once
and forever. And now on behalf of the suf
fering wives and mothers and the innocent
boys who must be crushed in his horrid coils
if he is allowed to remain , we beseecli you
to use the instrument that God has placed in
your hand and cast him from our midst.
Bemember that God will call you to account
for the right use of your weapon. He could
banish this evil at once , but He has graciously
granted you the privilege of being a co-worker
with Him and is now calling upon you to do
your part in this battle for the protection of
our homes. Shall he call in vain ?
He that saitli to the wicked thou art right
eous him shall the people curse , nations shall
abhor him ;
But to them that rebuke him shall be de
light and a good blessing shall come upon
them. Prov. 24,24-2. ) .
Irish National League of America.
Lincoln , Neb. , Feb. 5th , 18S7.
Bhotheu InisnsiEN of Nebraska :
In view of the present all important crisis
in the affairs of Ireland , it is incumbent upon
all our race to rally promptly and vigorously
to the aid of our Brothers in the old land , in
their splendid light for life and liberty.
A State Convention of the membors of the
Irish National League in Nebraska , will be
held in Funke's Opera House , Lincoln , Neb. ,
on Thursday , the3d of March , and all branches
and all Associations of Irishmen throughout
the state , affiliated with the Irish National
League , will be entitled to representation. All
branches of ten members and upwards , form
ed and reported to me up to morning of con
vention , can send delegates. Representation
to be on the basis of one delegate for onch ton
members.
The branches of the League at present in
Nebraska , are not nearly so numerous as they
should be , in proportion to the increasing
number of Irishmen throughout the state ,
but in no other part of America arc there any
warmer hearts or truer friends of the Cause ,
and I feel confident that it only needs such a
reunion as this Convention will be , to make
Nebraska the banner State in the Irish Na
tional League of America.
A State Convention will do a great good ,
not alone in creating an organized body with
in the state to aid and oncourage our Mother
land , but in encouraging a stronger bond of
unity and friendship amongst those of Irish
blood who have settled here , man3 * of whom
are amongst our most enterprising and dis
tinguished citizens.
I appeal then to every Irishman by birth or
descent throughout our state to put his shoul
der to the wheel , and aid in making this first '
convention of the Irish National League in
Nebraska , worthy of the sacred cause in which
wo are engaged.
Very faithfully yours.
PATRICK EGAN ,
State Delegate of tho League of Neb.
Among those whom we expect to have pros- ;
cut at our Convention are , Rev. Geo. W. Pep- '
per , M. E. Church , Ohio , and Hon. JohnF. j
Finerty , Chicago.
To Soldiers and Soldiers * Heirs. j
From my experience in prosecuting Sol- ]
Hers' Claims against the Government , from -
LSG2 to the present time , I know that there .
ire many soldiers who contracted some sick-
less or received some injury or wound while
n the service , and many mothers and fathers '
) f soldiers who died in the service or died j
ifter discharge , . 'of disease contracted or int
uries or wounds , received while in the ser- [
, Tice , and many widows and minor children t
) f soldiers who died after discharge , of dis- J
jase contracted or wpunds or injuries receivc
id while in the service , are not aware that *
hey are entitled to pension under our Pen-
iion Laws. And to all sucli 1 will say , you -
rou are just as much entitled to a pension as
he soldier was to his monthly pay , while lie
vas risking his life to save his country. t
dany soldiers , who are now drawing peno
ions , are entitled to an increase. In letters d
if inquiry send postage stamps. Address E. o
J. Fakn'swoiith , ( war claim att'y , ) Deco-
all , Winnesheik county , Iowa. Or P. O. o
Jox 60 , McCook , Neb. j ;
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Purify Your Blood.
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If your tongue is coated ,
If your skin is yellow and dry ,
If you have boils ,
If you have fever ,
If you are thin and nervous ,
If you are bilious ,
If you are constipated ,
If your bones ache ,
If your head aches ,
If you have no appetite ,
If you have no ambition ,
ne bottle of Beggs' Blood Pukifiek and j
! lood Makkii will relieve any and all of the
bove complaints. Sold and warranted by
IcMilleu & Weeks.
Secretary Manning of the treasury ± .
epartment has finally handed his for-
lal resignation to the president. His • .
uccessor has not yet been appointed. /
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LAST CALL !
All account * not paid before March .
st , will he placed in the hands of an
ttorney for collection."V
31. A. Spalding. C
ENTERTAINMENT.
There will he an oyster supper at
the residence of J. I > . Viper 2 miles
not t of Box Elder , tin Tuesday evening.
February. 22d. The proceeds for the
benefit of Eev. A. E. ( Jhapin. The
Indianola brass band will be in attend
ance and discourse music for the occa
sion.
Ciias. Rogers , a leading dry goods merchant
of McCook , was visible in the Queen City ,
last night. . .Asa Hart , late of Fyler & Wing's
establishment , has located at McCook and
has accepted a position with J. C. Allen &
Co. , general merchants. Hastings Gazette-
Journal of Wednesday.
Miss Lillie Arnold left on the noon train ,
Wednesday last , for McCook , where she will
visit a few days , and then go on to Stratton
to look after her claim near that place. Sut
ton Democrat.
Deli. G. Mokoax & Co. , prominent ding-
gists , Council Bluffs , Iowa , say they regard
Chamberlain's Colic , Cholera and Diarrhoea
Eemedy , as the best preparation in the mar
ket , and recommend it always , where prompt
and efficient treatment is required ; it always
gives satisfaction and is an excellent medicine
for cramps , diarrhoea and bowel complaint in
either young or old persons. Sold by McMil-
len & Weeks.
The tavern bell , 1 fear , does more .harm
than the church bell does good. Watson ,
1CG2.
NOTICE.
The Spring Creek Cattle Company , by a
vote of all its stockholders , have this day
closed business. Any unsettled accounts
should be presented at once to George Hock-
nell , McCook , Neb.
January 24th , 18S7. Geo. HocKNEr.t , ,
U. M. Frees , Sec'y. President.
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
Land Office at McCook. Neb. , I
February 9th , 1887. 1
Notice is hereby given that tho following-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim ,
and that said proof will bo made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Monday ,
April 11th , 18S7 , viz : Charles Wentz , on Home
stead Entry 2377 , for the southeast quarter of
section 12 , town. 2 , range 211 west. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continu
ous residence upon , and cultivation of , 6aid
land , viz : Charles Ebert , Henry Voges , Her
man Bey and Herman Schumaker , all of Mc
Cook. Neb. S. P. HART , Register.
Land Office at McCook , Neb. , 1
February ad , 1SS7. j
Notice is hereby given that the following-
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim ,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
March 11th , 1S87 , viz : Gertrude A. Coleman on
Homestead No. :305i. : ( for the southeast H sec
tion 12. town. 4 , north , range 31. west. She
names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon , and cultivation
3f , said land , viz : Archibald B. Davis. Haxter
J. Davis , John N. Smith and Esrom Rother-
mel , nil of McCook , Neb.S. .
S. P. HART , Register.
Land Office at .McCook , Neb. , I
January 2Uth , 1887. f
Notice is hereby given that the ollowing- -
lainctl settler has filed notice of his intention
: o make final proof in support of his claim ,
ind that said proof will be made before Regis-
: er or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Monday ,
March 14th , 1887 , viz : "William S. Hamilton ,
) n Homestead 2407 , for the northeast hi sec-
ion 28 , town. 3 , range 2 ! ) , west. He names the
'ollowing witnesses to prove his continuous
• esidencc upon , and cultivation of. said land ,
, -iz : Silas H. Colvin , Charles Hinman , Ed-
vard Hinman and William Dovle , all of Mc
cook , Neb. S. P. HART , Register.
Land Office at McCook , Neb. , i
January 2Sth. 18S7. f
Notice is hereby given that the followmg-
l.imed settler has filed notice of his intention
o make final proof in support of his claim ,
ind that said proof will be made before Reg-
ster or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
March 11th , 18S7. viz : John H. Evert on Home
itead 3012 , for the south V northwest hi and
lorth Vt southwest section 27 , town 3. range
9 , west. He names the following witnesses
o prove his continuous residence upon , and
iiiltivation of. said land , viz : Vv' .S. Hamilton ,
iVilliara Doyle. Richard Johnston and Silas H.
Jolvin , all of McCook , Neb.
S.P.HART , Register.
Land Office at McCook , Neb. , I
January 2Cth , 1887. f
Notice is hereby given that the following
tamed settler has filed notice of his intention
o make final proof in support of his claim ,
ind that said proof will be made before Regis-
er or Receiver at McCook. Neb. , on Friday ,
larch 11th , 18S7 , viz : Fred. Henjamin , on
lomestead Entry 3943 , for tho north Vz north-
ast hi section 31 , west lA northwest J4 section
2. town. 2 , range 20 west. He names the fol-
Dwing witnesses to prove his continuous resi
enco upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz :
5. J. Henderson , Stephen Hopkins , W. A. De
lay and George Reed , all of McCook , Neb.
33. S. P. HART , Register.
Land Office at McCook , Neb. , i
January 24th , 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following-
amed settler has filed notice of her intention
a ' make filial proof in support of her claim ,
nd that said proof will be made before Regis-
Br or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday ,
larch Sth , 1887. viz : Emma M. Carter , on Prei
mption I ) . S. 3747 , for the southeast hi south-
ast ; 4 , section 17 , town. 4 , range 20 , west. She
ames the following witnesses to prove her
ontinuous residence upon , and cultivation
f , said land , viz : William Y. Johnson , John
[ . Henderson , Samuel D. McCIaiu and Mi-
hael Dooley , all of McCook. Neb. !
S.P.HART , Register.
Land Office at McCook. Neb. , I
January 11th 1887. f
Notice is hereby given that the fo'lowing- '
amed settler has filed notice of his intention
> make final proof in support of his claim ,
nd that said proof will be made before Recis-
; r or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Satur-
uy. February 10th , 18S7 , viz : Lloyd Hilcman
u Pre-Emption D. S. 3790for the southeast &
> ction 14 , town. 2 , range 30 , west. He names -
ie following witnesses to prove his continu- .
us residence upon , and cultivation of , said
ind , viz : George J. Frederick , John Freder-
k , John Whittaker , James M. Boatman , all of
cCook , Neb. S. P. HART , Register. i
McCOOK , NEBRASKA. =
I desire to inform tiie public '
liat I have received my stock
f Spring and Summer Suit-
lgs , and that I am prepared
) do work in the merchant "
liloring line in a satisfactory
lanner. I guarantee a nice fit
l all cases. Call and be con-
inced. First door north of
ommercial Hotel , Main Ave ,
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FOR SPRING 1887.
We are now receiving a large and complete stock i
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OF THE
Which in point of Quantity , Quality and Price , will 1
compare favorably with any House west of |
Chicago. J
REHiEMBER = )
• All goods are marked
in Plain Figures , and sold at Strictly 0ne : Price. | )
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We continue to give Ten per cent , discount on all > )
OVERCOATS )
and other heavy Winter Goods until March 15th. . (
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We have just received a line of i
Dress , Driviiig Worbing Gloves , i
in Kid , Dog-Skin , Goat and Buck-Skin. '
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CALL AND SEE STYLES AND PRICES. j
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JONAS ENGEL , Manager. I ;
McCOOE , NEB. , FEB. 16th , 1887. ! :
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Q. Why is it that everybody gets his clothes made by L. t\ \
Bernheimer ?
A. Because he always keeps a large assortment of the i
> est imported and domestic goods on hand , and he never
ails to give entire satisfaction in every particular. These j. .
je the reasons why we advise all who want anything in the - ' :
iferchant Tailoring line to call on j ;
L. BEENHEIMER , |
aTiz sSicBuilDLNG. The Merchant Tailor. , . j
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN - [
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