In " ' IT COST ree CASH H Our entire stock of I B00TS AND SHOES. This Stock , consisting of over $3.p00 -worth , was bought for I SPOT CASH H * Direct from Manufacturer. B "We intend closing out this line of our r - - business and can make you prices ' that "will surprise you. K _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • * = H . We also carry a complete line of I UiJ bOH , biOColloS , MIS , bp , AND FURNISHING GOODS. I WILCOX & FOWLER , H\ West Dennison Street , McCook , Nebraska. H _ _ _ . V" I W * 0. BULLAED & 00. | SELL COMBINATION I " " Screen and Storm Doors. If ( PATENT APPLIED FOR. ) I - Us • tESM. s • • = kw ; if w-t ' ! ! ' -Mrs - iilF ' ; 3 . . He ffi * W % SBi ' ISaaVralaH' t .J& • • Hi 5-i S3i A. 1 - . MIMIinhL H 6 v Bi-J"itriSwi-j ! ; jJU - lkI" I * " * ' i. 1 & \ " * h ' i * ' = . iflirtifl i I I * • tei iS 111 I : fff ' nS ipift Ii JpilfeS lill'W - • i- WL. r • ' iJllMJISSst ( Sa"f' ' * ' * Irajr If iWfeal ImH ' II AI.SO H T-mXjlxulJd&t' Ss Coal I H. KAPKE , KEEPS A LAKGE , COMPLETE LINE OF I ji | iortd domestic Goods II < • I WILL MAKE YOU TO ORDER : \1f ' GOOD SPEINa OVERCOAT , ' . $25.00 L\ ' v BUSINESS SUITS , Sack Coats , $25.00 m % • GOOD WORSTED SUITS , $30.00 R | EINE BUSINESS SUITS , $2S.OO 1 TROUSERS , FROM $6 UPWARDS A \ First Class Work and a Perfect Fit Guaranteed. Call and Examine Stock. r i f ] ' r . DEALERS IN = 1 J _ / KJ 1V11J Jv ± V . : I Sash , Doors , Blinds , Lime , Cement , l I BARD MB m I C0AL- r B. " : e I I fit uiilicNd dhivft Ur iOuliutl ; ; - ( INCORPORATED UNDER STATE LAWS. ) 0 S. Paid up Capital , - - $50,000.00. m -DOES A = 5 ti I General Banking Business , B Collections made on all accessible points. Drafts drawn directly on the principal Hv cities of Europe. Taxes paid for Non-Eesidents. Money to loan on farming b < W/ lands , Tillage and personal property. Fire Insurance a specialty. M > 01 | ; Tickets For Sale to • and from Europe S I . , . ti I CORRESPONDENTS ; V. FbASEZJKPresident. l . National Bank , Lincoln , Nebraska. V Johh S. Ci bk , Vlce-Prealdeot iN k. first . . . . " ' TbeCbemlcalNaUonal Bank , Ner York. ) A. C. Bbxbt , Caabltt. bi Wr f % $ m H - 7 r in * ml M , Mimt' jiram' * HON. JAMES LAIRD. t HIS CONDITION RAPIDLY IMPROVING. A Vigorous Reply to the Falsehoods of His Enemies , Who Have Seem ed Eager for His Death. HIS LONG ILLNESS LEFT HIS BUSINESS TN A CHAOTIC CONDITION , AND TO THIS PACT DELAYS MUST HE CHAHOED WITH KE- TUUNINO HEALTH MK. LAIHD'S BUSINESS JS BEING BltOUGHT ONCE MOKE INTO OK- DEU A CEUTIFICATE F OM THE CON- GKESSMAN'S rHYSICIAN. Congressman Laird Getting Well. [ To tbo Editor of tbo Stato Journal. ] Washington. D * C , May 5. lion. James Laird is not dying ; very far from it Those who from selfish , sordid or disreputable po litical motives may have been scattering contrary ideas broad cast over the stato which the congressman in part has so ably repre sented , will probably live to realize that James Laird is not dead at the top and "still lives" at the bottom. The hope3 which this information may blast will be trophies of victoiy for his friends , snatched from flames of gossip , scandal and intrigue. The ghouls who have been dogging every footstep of this fearless representative of the Second con gressional district , a man overworked in the interests of his constituents ; the human hye nas who have seen fit to write Mr. Laird's obituary , inspired by God knows what pur pose , perchance the hope of reward at the hands of conspirators , or by that unnatural spirit that can sunder the tenderest of ties without remorse , and yet hold high carnival with public opinion in return for a cheap no toriety , are entitled to the consideration which they will receive. A brilliant obituary applicable to themselves or to their own life effort would make better reading for scandal mongers. The world would have been better without them ; society would be safer , purer , sounder without such so called genius let loose to waft its editorial effusions over the heads and into the faces of a community that often fails to do enough thinking on its own account. Mr. Blaine , Mr. Conkling and many other great men have been the victims of like abuse , scandal and vituperation. Mr. Conkling was invulnerable to these shafts of malice ; in fact no public man of merit and of positive character can escape this flight of aiTows dipped in venom that cloud the air at times. It is the penalty which great men pay tor their effoife ami their success. The writ er has known James Laird for years ; as well perhaps as any man living. lie is well known among his constituents. Mr. Laird is not without faults , but who among us is per fect ? One tiling can be said of him , the seeds of hypocrisy , deception , selfishness and parsim onious regard for self alone were nevershown in his anatomy. Mr. Laird is as brave in the midst of danger as he is distressed in the hour of sickness. He has shown the spirit in the halls of congress , on the battlefield in behalf of the salvation of the nation , as well as for his client in the court house. He is as hard as adamant , and yet as susceptible as a woman to the appeals of the weak. He has never turned his back to friend or foe. If James Laird has ever appreciated his own mental power , he has never exerted it. To his friends lie always seems like a child toy ing with gieatness. As a man capable of representing his con stituents here , he is regarded among the bet ter brained men of the house as having few if any equals in the west. If he lacks appli cation he makes it up in the committee room and on the floor. The bent of his mind is oyer and beyond detail and the drudgery of life at the capital. He is a quick thinker and delivers himself of his ideas as a smith would with his hammer on the anvil. The whole trend of his life here has been like the mighty torrent that sweeps away the driftwood that dances onward in eagerness to reach the prec ipice. James Laird is young and poor , just coming into that mature judgment which ripens to master the intricacies of great questions. Nebraska cannot afford to lose such men. He is above and beyond his dis trict , but he labois with a zeal on his sick bed worthy of a constituency that he loves and which has honored him. For several weeks prior to last October , when Mr. Laird left Washington to take the stump to aid in the election of the picsident and a United States senator , the writer was fully cognizant of his physical condition ; knew that lie was suffer ing from overwork and that lie was in no con dition to take the stump , but he chafed like a eaged lion to reach the battlefield. He went down in the midst of the light with armor on and visor up , that all might see and know the wherefore. Because of his falling in the bat- Lie he has seemed to feel that his whole duty liad not been done. In the hour of victory he seems to realize that for the first time since lie has * come to public life he has friends to reward , without physical power to command Lhat which belongs to them. Can any fair man fail to realize what this signifies to him ? Ls there a man in Nebraska so lost to all sense of common decency as to be unable to ippreciate the feelings whicli must have swayed this man on his sick bed like a tree n a tempest ? The storm seems to be sweeping bjJames jaird is not going to die. Let the fat witted varriors who flash tomahawks , who draw [ aggers and who poison the fountains of pub ic ; opinion when men lie sick , prepare to moke the pipe of peace and turn their veno- nous liquid into wine. Mr. Laird is , and lias ieen , at work for his constituents. Mr. acobson , who lias been with him here for yeeks , has been a faithful nurse , being no , aore than Mr. Laird's amanuensis in public aatters. The long and tedious illness of the ( ongressman necessarily left his public mat- : rs in a chaotic condition. In this condition of affairs , with the presJ ure of office seekers and that has signified * great deal on the one side and a sick man i n the other , some man faithful to him and ' 3 his interests was needed to do what was ' ossible to right matters that had become inJ J stricably confused. Col. Gage was here and t id what he could in the short time allotted > him. Mr. JBarsby was also ready to do , hat was possible , but as too many usually g 3 nothing , Mr. Laird deemed it best to rely i some oneperson to do what was necessary , id if Mr. Jacobson was supposed by the ina did and his official and other friends to be 'j i situated as to be able to give aid , services g id comfort to the congressman , the situaf 3ii in view of results , seems to have cliangv L for the better within the montli or two. 0 man need fear that Mr. Laird fails to do a s own work in his own way so far as he is ile to command his wishes and desires. If T 1 things have not been done , it is probably E canse his worlt has been far behind and be- § use of callers who have sought to evade the b ders of the physician , making it personally ipleasant for Mr. Jacobson , as it must have ien to the sick congressman , could he al- ays have realized the situation. Mr. Laird's ue friends will bear with him , and like all b ebraskans who stand true and firm in the J ) ur of trouble and tribulation , they will g t . 1 . . . l l l jT T " - - ] in i.nni.i | i - .i i i ii ] ) - ' . , , . . , . . - > U . w , tt , .i..p.ii > - . i ' ' " if * * * " * > - " * close up behind tiio suffering representative and put to rout and shame those who would add to the burdens of an invalid. It has not been a holiday for those who hero have watched over the congressman's bedside , and cared for those public affairs of interest to himself and his constituents. They have endeavored to faithfully carry out Mr. Laird's wishes , and delays must not be credited to want of mental power , for at no time has Mr. Laird's brain failed to respond to the necessary calls. As an evidence of the trouble which sur rounds a public man in Mr. Laird's condition , the following letter placed in tbo hands of the writer by tho attending physician of the congressman , Dr. Sowers , Is forwarded. It will bo of interest to republicans and especial ly to the readers of The State Journal. Washington , May 2 , 18S9. Dear Sir : The physical condition of Hon. James Laird is and has been , ever since his arrival in this city , such as to require the constant nursing and care of such a man as Mr. John Jacobson has proven himself to be. Through him I have had executed all my professional advice and directions , and to his unceasing care and devotion to Mr. Laird mucii of his present improved condition is due. If Mr. Jacobson is required to leave him at this stage of his case , I fear it will prove a very serious matter and greatly detract from the rapid recovery of Mr. Laird. If , therefore , you can allow him to remain for a while longer you will gratify Mr. Laird , his friends and also his physician. Yours ltespectfully , Z.T. Sowers , M.D. Cole's Carbolisoap Is a medical Toilet Soap , absolutely pure and free from the deleterious ingredients used in many of the so-called skm soaps. It purifies the skin , allays the irritation ot sunburn , rash and prickly heat , softens the hands and prevents roughness and chapping , cures black heads , pimples and skin blem ishes , and preserves , freshens and beautifies the complexion. It produces a soft , creamy emulsion , even In hard water , and is a posi tive luxury for the bath , the toilet and the nursery. Get only the genuine , the label on whicli Is black and the letters green. Price 25 cents. Every paper in the United States ought occasionally to keep the fact be fore its readers that burnt corn is sure cure for hog cholera. The best way is to take a pile of corn and effectually scorch it and give the hogs free access to it. This remedy was discovered by E. E. Drake ot Lewiston , 111. His barn was burned together with a lot of stored corn which was so badly injured as to be unfit for use. After the sec ond day not a single hog was lost , and the disease entirely disappeared. The remedy has been tried in a number of cases since , and has never failed. Ex. ELECTRIC BITTERS. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing tho same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of tho Liver and Kidneys , will remove Flmples , Boils , Salt Rheum and other effections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure al 1 Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache. Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters Entire satisfaction guaranteed , or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and § 1.00 per bottle , at A. McMil- len's drug store. There is no law barring relatives of the president from office. The wild cries of democratic organs against the appointment of Carter Harrison , as mar shal of middle Tennesse , is not only in decent but inconsistent , in view of the tact that they did not reprove Cleveland for providing for his relatives. Marshal Harrison is a resident of Tennessee , was indorsed for the position by men of both parties , ' is thoroughly qualified to per form the duties of the office , and earned the right to recognition by brilliant ser vices on southern battlefields. Not a fit. but an expression of delight. "About a week ago , " says a Los Angeles. Cal. , druggist , "a Chinaman came in with a lame shoulder. I sold him a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and guaranteed that it would cure him. He came in again last night , and as soon as he got inside of the door , began to swing his arms over his head like an Indian club swinger. I thought the blamed fool had a fit , but he finally stopped long enough to say : 'Medicine velly fine , velly fine ; alio same make me feel plenty good. ' " Chamberlain's Pain Balm , is without an equal for sprains , rheu matism , aches , pains , or lame back. For sale by all druggists. The long fought and bitterly contest ed Myra Clarke-Gaines case against the city of New Orleans is at last settled. The plaintiff , or rather her heirs , have been given a Terdict by the United States supreme court , for a half million dollars , about one-fourth of the claim. The case has been through every court having jurisdiction and this decision settles the matter. It is one of the most celebrated cases ever brought be fore the courts of the country. CATARRH CURED , health and sweet breath secured , by Shiloh'a Catarrh Remedy. Price , 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. McMillen's. The proposition to marry the eldest < son of the Prince Wales to an American i girl is meeting with favor among a good 1 many Englishmen who would hail with { delight the infusion of new and whole- i some blood into the British dynasty. I There are plenty of enterprising Ameri- 1 can girls who would gladly embrace the chance of sharing the imperial throne of England if they could purchase that t privilage without the encumbrance of a J dull and unattractive prince of the i blood. . I fc ABE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion , Constipation , Dizziness. Losa of Appetite , Yellow Skin ? Shiloh'a Vitalteer is a positive cure. . a The British officials at Gibralter let v in ex-burglar off from about five years r ) f his sentence , on condition that he \ vould officiate as the hangman at an exti jcution at the fortress. The man willsi ngly bought his liberty and was transii ered from prison to a ship bound for America. The immigration commis- • : : ioners gave him a formal reception as le was about to land and become a citilr ; en and voter in this great republic , and ] : raciously permitted him to depart in he same ship he came over in. SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure 3 sold by us on a guarantee. It cures Con- umption. McMillen's. Congress will be called on to create nother cabinet office at its next session. ? he proposition is to establish a new xecutive department for the control of ederal public works. Such a project ras advanced by Kepresentative Town- snd , of Illinois , in the last congress nd found considerable favor. Its work wild embrace such subjects as improve- lents of rivers and harbors , coast and eodetic survey , construction of public uildings and the like. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The Best SAi.VE.in the world for cuts , bruis- 3 , sores , ulcers , saltrfaeum. fever sores , tet- er , chapped bands , chilblains , corns , and ail ln eruptions , and positively cures piles , or o pay required. It 6 guaranteed to give per- sct satisfaction , or money refunded. Price i c nt p riox ) , for Bglo .tr A. McMillen. V . > 1 I - - 1 K unit ii .i . i lr"1"- * * - " " " 'J111 ' " - ' ' - H . ! „ i i i mmm i . , _ _ p r s p- < \ ? J V - ! I I • * I L. LOWMAN & SON. „ J n LJ - . = = = = = . . - r2 AN ELEGANT LINE OF I CHILLIES i AT S CENTS PEH YARD. I BEAUTIFUL - > SATINES , I At 10,12 % and 15 cents per yard. I t . i . . . - . . . . . . i * * | All goods New , Bright and Clean. Nothing in onr house damaged , \i I and smeared with dirt and water. , * I . . , . . . . . _ _ _ . - - - - * - - - - - - - - - - - - " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IM-1--I-l -l | -l--ITT- ! | l g M i -i -J- h-m ! i nn i m ii r-irTnrTJunj-1r-ii-Lrt.r | KEMEMBER OITK I Clothing and Straw Hats I Are heing sold at COST. - - I Light Coats and Vests and Flannel / " Shirts cheaper than any house in "I the city. Come and see our Coat H and Vest for $1.00. * , - = = = = = = = = = j H L. LOWMAN & SON. I . . . H ( IS CONSUMPTION CURABLE ? Read tha following : Mr. J. H. Morris , New ark , Ark. , says : "Was down with Abscess of Lungs , and friends and physicians pronounced me an Incurable Consumptive. Began taking Dr. King's New Discovery for onsumption , am now on my third bottle , and able to over see the work on my farm. It is tho finest medicine ever made. " SHILOH'S CURE will immediately rellcvt Croup , Whooping Cough and Bronchitis. Me MiUen'a. . Secretary Noble serves timely warning on the squatters who are al ready trespassing on the Sioux reserva tion. Their presence there will be not be tolerated , and , if they do not make themselves scarce , tho military will be employed to remove them. Three days is a very short time in which to cure a very bad case of rheumatism : but it can be done , if the proper treatment is adopted , as will be seen by tho following from James Lam bert , of New Brunswick , His. : "I was badly afflicted with rheumatism in tho hips and legs , ivtenlboughta bottle of Chamberlaiu's Pain Balm. It cured me in three days. I am all right to-day ; and would insist on every one who is afflicted with that terrible disease ; to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm aud get well at Dnco. " For sale by all druggists. Notice has been served on the pres ent incumbents of presidential post- jffices that they will be permitted to serve out their four years to date from ; he time of their appointment. This ; ives fair warning to several hundred ible-bodied men through the country io seek employment outside of the po- itical channel. Bee. It was maintained by the late Horace Greely , hat "nothing succeeds like success I" If this le true. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will al- ? aj 8 be popular , us it never fails. It is in- ended , especially for Coughs , Colds , croup and looping cough , and is undoubtedly , the best nd most reliable medicine in use for those iseases. It is decidedly a success. For sale y all druggists. Let us be thankful while floods rage nd roar in the Ohio valleys , furious rinds sweep the Atlantic coast , fires avage the forests of Minnesota and Wisconsin , and snow storms contribute ) Denver's attractions as a summer re- jrt , Nebraska is enjoying invigorat- ! ig sunshine and skies of spotless blue. • fesse Middlewart , Decatur. Ohio , says : Had it not been for Dr. Kinc's New Discovery > r Consumption I would have died of Lung oubles. Was given up by doctors. Am ow i best of health. " Try it. Sample bottles • ce , at A.McMillen's drug store. ifnnirYTirFH ! / anfiirrtaftii , ( ? r . j.j in i \nevery form ° * * E D anj otoc diseasefrom a common Pimnie to the worst case of Scrofula , can be cured by the use of Blndbildor , tho new vegetable Blood Puri fier , internally , and Colo's Curhodsui/o , the Great Ekin Remedy , externally. . : . Bludbikfer Is a concentratedvegetable extract itvi possesses wonderful tonic , alleraU'/e * od" blood puriying qualities. It renews * nd enriches the blood and through it roaraes every part of tho body , imparts Hfe and vigor to all Its functions and strength-jus and builds up the system. It is the 'Jest known remedy for all Scrofulous Complaints , Ei-ysipelas , Eczema. DniU , Tumttrs , Mercu rial Poisonina and Conttiluttnnal DUortlers , Blotches , rimples and EriqiUonif of the S/rin , liheumallsm , and all diseases caused by an impoverished or corrupted condition of the blood. Email doacs and ploasant to take. Pi Ice $1 ; Six for $5. Prepared only by J. "w" . Colo & Co. , Black River Fall3 , Wis. Sold by Druggists and Dealers In Medicine. X. ' _ . _ . . . . . . Land Office at McCook , Neb. , 1 April 6th. ISiO. f Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim , and that said proof will be made beforo the Register or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Mon day , May 20,1889. viz : EDGAR F.TURNER , H. E. No. ( XH for the N. E. J Sec. 9. Town. 2 , N. Range 30 , W. Gtb P. M. He names tho follow ing witnesses to prove his continuous resi dence upon , and cultivation of , said laud , viz : Newton Nettleton , Charles S. Ferris , Lewis F.Fauss and RotbeesS.Hileman.all of McCook , Neb. Neb.Any Any person wno desires to protesraenmst dm allowance of such proof , or who fcnows of any substantial reason , under the law and the rejf. ulations of tho interior Department , why such proof should not be allowed , will bo given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine tho witnesses of said claimant , and to offer evidence in rebuttal of mat submitted by claimant. S. P. HABT , Register. Land Offici : at McCook , Ned. , l April Sid , 1889. j Notice is hereby given that the following- named settler has filed notice of her iutention to make final proof in support of her claimand that said proof will be made beforo Register or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Wednesday , June 5th , 1889. viz : ANNA B. VILAND. P. E. D. S. No. 5317. for theV. . V S.E. i Sec. 17 , Town. 5. N. Range 29 , W. Cth P. M. She names tho following witnesses to pr > vo her continuous residence upon , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Enoch E. Osvog , Christopher C. Dueland , Andrew P. Larson and Anna Han son , all of Quick , Neb. A ny person who desires to protect against tho allowance of such proof , or who knows of any substantial reason , under the law and the regu lations of the Interior Department , why such proof should not be allowed , will bo given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine tho witnesses of said claimant , and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. S. P. HART , 48 Register. Land Office at McCoorc , Neb. , I April 24tb , 1889. f Notice Is hereby given that the following- named settler has fried notice of bis intention to make final proof in support of his claim.and that said proof will be made before Register or Receiver at McCook , Neb. , on Tuesday , June Hth , 1889 , viz : JOHN S. MODRELL , D. S. No. 5781. for tho S. E. U Sec. 29 , Town. 4 , N. Range 29 , W. He names tho following wit nesses to prove his continuous residence up on , and cultivation of , said land , viz : Arthur T. King , Mather L. Brown. Joseph Sanders and Patrice O'Conner , all of McCook. Neb. Any person who desires to protest asmnst me allowance of such proof , or who knows of any BUb3tantial reason , under tho law and the reg ulations of the Interior Department , why such proof should not bo allowed , will be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to oross-exariiine the witnesses of said claimant , and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. S. P. HART. Reelster. Morristown , Tew. , July 4 , 1888. The Swift Specific Co. , Atlanta , Ga. : Gentlemen Five years ago I was so un fortunate as to contract an extremely bad case of blood poison. My bones ached and my muscles began to swell and contract. I was under treatment of the physician from the inception of the disease until I found that he could do me no good. Then , through the advice of a friend I began tak ing S. S. S. Your medicine seemed to have an immediate effect. I took six bottles , and to-day am sound and well. That was two or three years ago , but I have seen no evidence of the return of the disease , and I take this opportunity to thank you for what it has done for me. It saved my life. You can refer any one to me. • R. M. Wall. Farjcersville , Tex. , June 22 , i833. The Swift Specific Co. , Atlanta , Ga. : Gentlemen Th ? mother of a member of our firm was afflicted with a cancerous sore on her face for about twenty years. During the past few years it troubled her very much by continued pain and itching. She used your S. S. S. , and the sore has disappeared and is apparently well. Should it break out again , will advise you. Verr truly , Pendleton , Yearly 8c Riley , Druggists. c _ . 1' ' Three books mailed free on application. t THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. , | Drawer 3. 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