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A TRIP TO THE LOOP.
THE receni Conclave of Knights
Templar in Denver brought to Ne
braska and Colorado many thous
ands of eastern people , and during
a brief sojourn of four days among
them , we heard many curious and
interesting opinions. One opinion ,
however , seemed to be universal
among those who traveled over the
B. & M. E. R , and that was , that
they never traveled over a road
where such crowds of people were
moved with such facility combined
with comfort to the traveler.
Great praise is due to the manage
ment , first , from Superintendent to
Train Dispatchers , and second to
conductors nd others Avho used
every means at their command to
accommodate the vas't crowds.
A western New York farmer
thought the approach to Denver
was between mountains through a
narrow gorge. Fancy his disap
pointment when billow after billow
of land floated before his eyes ,
broken only by the uncertain gray
of the morning sky , while little
rings and tufts of green , and small
patches of poppies or sunflowers
were the only bits of color to re
lieve the yellow monotony. When
Denver was reached the disap
pointed traveler who had studied
his geography up side down was
so much astonished that he gazed
in open mouthed as well as open-
eyed wonder at this ( to him ) mag
ic city. He had just written to
his wife that western Nebraska
and eastern Colorado could only
raise sand , sage and prairie dogs ,
and that he would not trade his
farm for a whole county. He
changed his mind , as did many
others after they had looked and
questioned , and partaken of the
hospitality of the generous Knight
hood of the two states in the capi
tal city.
Wednesday morning , several
Knights of McCook , their wives
and friends decided to visit George
town and the Loop. The Fates be
ing propitious and the clay fine , we
started. A jam at the ticket office
was the first drawback , preventing
our catching the first train , but
bravely , albeit with many forebod
ings of evil , we tried to reach the
last train. We were borne along
by the force of the crowd without
finding an outlet until at last we
found ourselves hopelessly adrift
by a window , when , thanks to the
gallantry and strong arms of a tall
Sir Knight , we found ourselves
outside the window and alive.
Some ladies fainted , among them
the wife of Sir Knight AVilcox.
After much tribulation we reached
our train , only to find it full , ex
cept a mail car without seats. A
railroad tie was procured , which ,
covered with papers , served as a
seat for the three ladies and some
others , and at last we were off , be
ing lucky in one respect , we
could see. The road was .rough
and our progress was slow , but
with a jolly crowd and magnificent
scenery to amuse us , we were happy -
py-
pyThe road to Georgetown fol
lows , most of the way , Clear Creek
Canon. All the peculiar features
of a vast mining region were to be
seen ; little water courses in board
troughs ran upon stilts for short
distances ; occasionally might be
seen an old water wheel , broken
and useless ; while the hills on
each side were broken by the
mouths of tunnels and deserted
claims. Often we caught glimpses
of human figures waving handker
chiefs from an almost invisible
shed on an impassible place.
Idaho Springs is a quiet little
mountain village 7,800 above the
sea , situated in Clear Creek valley ,
whose sparkling waters divide it
and give occasion for a rude , wood
en bridge , picturesque enough to
serve as an artist's model , over
which the main road has its way.
The springs for which it is famed ,
are three in number , and the
steaming alkaline water issuing
from the rock at a temperature of
109 degrees Fahr. , trickles down
and forms a brook of soda , said to
possess curative properties for rheu
matism and paralysis. One of our
party tried a glass and pronounced
himself much'benefited thereby.
The locality of Idaho Springs is
surrounded by wild , romantic scen
ery , comprising mountain , lake ,
valley , ravine , river and mines.
A grand ridge of peaks are to be
seen southward , among which are
"Old Chief , " "Squaw" and 'Pa
poose" mountains , on whose sides
we caught a glimpse of snow.
Sixteen miles from here are the
famous Chicago lakes , in the
neighborhood of which Bierstadi
is said to have found inspiratior
for one of his most famous pictures
"The Storm on the Eocky Moun
tains. "
ft After dinner at Idaho Springe
the journey was continued to
Georgetown , an important mining
settlement with a population of
four thousand , on South Clear
Creek at an altitude of 8,412 feet ,
and , before Leadville was built ,
said to be the highest town in the
world. Our authority for this ,
however , may not be authentic. It
is known to be five thousand feet
nearer the sky than the glacier-
walled Chamouiux , and even higher
than the hospital of St. Bernard.
Georgetown is entirely sur
rounded by mountains. It is laid
out with broad streets , lined with
trees and divided by Clear Creek
which winds through it like a rib
bon of silver from the mountain
veins. From Georgetown travel
ers reach Gray's Peak , named after
the eminent botanist , which reach
es a height of 14,25.1 feet.
After leaving Georgetown the way
becomes more dangerous and more
fascinating. The rise in the road
is estimated at 240 feet to the mile ,
with the river and steep embank
ment on one side , and the high
mountains on the other , with the
roadbed cut in the side. Shortly
we reached the famous Loop noted
as one of the greatest of engineer
ing feats. The rise is so great
that in order to overcome so steep
a grade the road rises gradually
from the river level , passes under
the bridge and makes a complete
circuit , and crosses the same bridge
which is 115 feet higher than the
road below. Several in my neigh
borhood heaved sighs of relief as
the heavily loaded train passed
safely over. The scenery to Silver
Plume proved a repetition of deep
gorges and ravines intersecting the
mountains in every direction , and
mines.
It was nearly six o'clock before
we reached our journey's end at
Silver Plume. This is also n ,
mining town with the same gener
al characteristics as Georgetown.
During the half hour's delay
here some of the Sir Knights
amused themselves by kidnapping
children and putting them on the
train , others visited mines and
procured specimens and still oth
ers sought curiosities to carry
eastward. A group of tourists
joined us here who had that morn
ing gathered columbine ac snow
line.
The descent was made very rapid
ly , and tireJ , dusty and uncomfort
able as we were , the return was still
rendered endurable by the uncon
querable good humor of many of
the party who sang and told funny
stories until there was no resisting
tbeir example and merriment ruled
supreme until the train pulled in
to Denver at half past ten and a
memorable day was ended.
Ckl. J. CORDEAL.
Peoples' Independent Go. Convention.
The electors of the People's Indedendent
party. Red Willow county. Neb. , are requested
to send delegates from their several precincts
to meet in convention at the court house in
Indianola at ten o'clock , A. M. , on Saturday.
September 10th , 1892 , for the purpose of placing
ingin nomination one candidate for county
representative , county attorney and county
commissioner from the third commissioner
district and to transact such other business as
may properly comp before the convention.
The basis of representation will be ono dele
gate at large from each precinct and one
for each ten votes cast for the Independent
candidates in 1891 Each precinct will bo en
titled to representation ns follows :
Willow Grove 9 Valley Grange 3
Tyrone 3 Red Willow 3
Perry 4 North Valley 4
Mo. Ridge 5 Lebanon 3
Indianola 5 Grant 2
Gerver 2 Fritach 5
East Valley 4 Driftwood 3
Danbury 3 Coleman 2
Box Elder 3 Bondville 3
Beaver 5 Alliar.ee 5
TOTAL 76
Jt is recommended that no proxies be al
lowed. Delegates present to cast full vote of
their precincts. It Is recommended that pre
cincts hold their primaries at tbeir regular
polling places on Thursday , September 8,1892 ,
and ac said primaries the electors choose one
committeeman for the ensuing year.
By order of central committee.
ISAAC M. SMITH. H. H. PICKENS ,
Secretary. Chairman
Chamberlain's Eye & Skin Ointment.
A certain curefor Chronic Sore Eyes , Tetter ,
Salt Rheum , Scald Head , Old. Chronic Sores.
Fever Sores. Eczema , Itch , Prairie Scratches ,
Sore Nipples and Piles. It Is' cooling and
soothing. Hundreds of cases have been cured
by it after all other treatment had failed. It
is put up in 25 and 50 cent boxes. For sale by
George M. Chenery.
CWdren Cry for Pitcher's Gastoria.1
Dr. Humphreys' Specific Manual richly
bound in cloth and gold , steel engraving of the
author , 1H pages on the treatment of all di
seases , mailed free on application. Hum
phreys' Medicine Co. , Ill William St. , New
York.
Children Cry for.Pitcher's Cistorfe :
Uhiidren Cry TOP Pitcners Castoria.
When Baby was sick , we gave her Costoria.
When she was a Child , she cried for Coctoria ,
When she became Miss , she clung to Castoria ,
When she hod Children , she gave them Castoria.
An Epidemic of Bloody Flux.
Last summer the flux raged here to n fear
ful extent. About five miles north of here , nt
the Whiteside grave yard , there were five vic
tims of this dreadful disease buried in one day ,
The doctors could do nothing with the disease.
When my family were taken , I went to Wal
ters Brothers , of Waltersbtirg , and told them
the situation. They said , give them Cham
berlain's Cholic , Cholera and Diarrhea Rem
edy ; that they had sent out several hundred
bottles into the infected district and "eveiy
day we hear how this medicine is curing them.
So far we have not heard of its failing in a
single instance. " I went to giving it and
could soon see the good effects and a cure was
the result. Any one in doubt about these
facts may write to me. L. 0. EI.LIS , Rock ,
Pope county , Illinois. For sale by Geo. M.
Chenery.
Guaranteed Cure for La Grippe.
We authorise our advertised druggist to sell
you Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump
tion , Coughs and Colds , upon this condition.
If you are afflicted with La Grippe and will
use tliib remedy according to directions , giv
ing it a fair trial , and experience no benefit ,
you may return the bottle and have your
money refunded. We make this offer , because
of the wondeiful success of Dr. King's New
Discovery during last season's epidemic.
Have heard of no case in which it failed.
Try it. Trial bottles free at A. McMillen's
drug store. Large size fifty cents and one
dollar.
New Cook Book Frse.
The Price Baking Powder Co. , Chicago ,
has just published its new cook book , called
"Table and Kitchen , " compiled with great
care. Besides containing over 500 receipts
for all kinds of pastry and home cookery ,
there are valuable hints for the table and
kitchen , showing how to set a table , how to
enter the dining room , etc. ; a hundred and
one hints in every branch of the culinary art.
Cookery of the very finest and richest as well
as that of the most economical and home like
is provided for. "Table and Kitchen" will
be sent postage prepaid to any lady patron
sending her address ( name , town and state )
plainly given. Address Price Baking Pow
der Co. , 184,186 and i8S Michigan St. , Chica
go , 111. Mention if desired in German.
Good Looks.
Good looks are more than skin deep , de
pending upon a healthy condition of the vital
organs. If the Liver be inactive , you have a
Bilious Look , if your stomach is disordered
you have a Dyspeptic Look and if your Kid
neys be affected vou have a Pinched Look.
Secure good health and you \vill have good
looks. Electric Bitters is the great alternative
and Tonic acts directly on these vital organs.
Cures Pimples , Blotches , Boils and gives a
complexion. Sold at McMillen's drugstore ,
50 cents per bottle.
Literary Notes.
"Romance , " the magazine of complete
storiesshows every month new signs ol im
provement in its character , which began when
Mrs. Kate Upson Clark became its editor.
The September issue will be the first not
able series numbers illustrating the fiction of
different nations , at least half of the stories in
it being from the French. Special numbers
devoted largely to stories from other foreign
languages will follow. The November isaue
will be a special American number.
Campaign Song Books.
We have received from the publishers.'True
Blue" Republican Campaign Songs , and "Red
Hot" Democratic Campaign Songs two
books each containing a collection of new
songs arranged for male quartet clubs , with
music and words complete , and just what is
wanted for the Presidential Campaign of 1892.
Nothing is more effective than stirring and
appropriate songs for campaign purposes , and
they are furnished in great variety in "True
Blue" and "Red Hot. " Sold by music and
news dealers generally , or upon recept of ten
cents each , copies will be mailed to any ad
dress by the S. Brainard's Sons Co. , Chicago ,
Illinois.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
The best salve in the world for cuts , sores ,
bruises , ulcers , salt rheum , fever sores , tetter ,
chapped hands , chilblains , corns , and all skin
eruptions , and positively cures piles , or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 2c. a
box. For sale by A. McMillen.
Oh , What a Cough.
Will you heed the warning. The signal
perhaps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease Consumption. Ask yourselves
if you can afford for the sake of fifty cents , to
run the risk and do nothing for it. We know
from experience that Shilqh's Cure will cure
your cough. It never fails. This explains
why more than a million bottles were sold the-
past year. It relives croup and whooping
Cough at once. Mothers do not be without it. For
lame back side or chest use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Sold by A. McMillen.
Answer This Question.
Why do so many people we see around us
seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable
by Indigestion , Constipation , Dizziness , Loss
of Appetite , Coming up of Food , Yellow Skin
when for 75 cents we will sell them Shiloh's
Vitalizer , guaranteed to cure them. Sold by
A. McMillen.
Cholera infantum has lost its terrors since
the introduction of Chamberlain's Cholic ,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When that
remedy is used and the treatment as directed
with each bottle is followed , a cure isceitain.
Mrs. Fanny Lauderdale , of Rock , Pope coun
ty , Illinois , says it cured her baby of cholera
infantum and she thinks saved its life. A.
W. Walter , of Waltersburg , Illinois , says it
cured his baby boy of cholera inlantum after
several other remedies had failed. The child
was so low that "he seemed almost beyond
the aid of human hands or reach _ of any medi
cine , " but Chamberlain's Colic , Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. 25 and 50 cent
bottles for sale by Geo. M. Chenery.
Can chronic diarrhrea be cured ? Thos > e
who think not , should read the following from
Mr. Joseph McGuffin , of Spaulding , Union
county , Iowa. He says : "I was troubled for
years with chronic diarrhoea and used many
kinds of medicine ; but nothing with perma
nent effect for good , until I tried Chamber
lain's Colic , Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I
would say to every one in need of a. medicine
for the ailment mentioned and kindred di
seases , try the Remedy , and like myself , you
will never be without it in your home. " 25 and
50 cent bottles for sale by Geo. M. Chenery.
We have a speedy and positive cure for
catarrh , diphtheria , canker mouth and bead-
ache in Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. * A nasal
injector free with each bottle. Use it if you
desire health and sweet breath. Price SQC.
Sold by A. McMillen.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
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NO POLES ALLOWED.
Chinese Superstition Il.imporn u Tolo-
grupli Coinp.uij-'a Work.
There are no telegraph poles in
China. Not buunuso there are no tele
graph lines , nor yet becaus-'i there is
not wood suicable for us > o as poles.
Strangely enough the reason is purely
religious.
The Chinese worship their dead
fathers an I grandfathers , and regard
the resting pluses of their remains so
saered that they deem it a sacrilege to
allov a shadow tel > o east upon their
graves. When the linemen of the first
Chinese telegraph companies began
operations they were greatly embar
rassed in their operations by crowds
of inhabitants , who followed them
about ami with the most frightful
blasphemies , eut down the poles al
most as fast as they were creeled. '
For some time no explanation eould
be obtained , but at last the working
parties discovered that in the more
thickly settled districts of the Celestial
empire graves wore everywhere to be
found , and scarcely a pole couUl be
erected anywhere but that at some
time of the day it east its shadow on.
a grave.
The difliculty was insuperable , anil
the Chinese government , anxious as it
was to render assistance , stood power
less. So all the wire went undcr-
trrountl , and it is said that the system
proved perfectly cilieicnt.
PRESERVED FISH.
Ten Thousand Ycurs Old and Imbedded
In Kock Salt.
In making railroad tunnels , cuts ,
etc. , and in sinking wells and pits in
Nevada , Utah and Arizona , salt strata
arc often struck at varying depths ,
sometimes as much as a hundred yards
beneath the surface. Hundreds of fish ,
perfectly preservedarc found in blocks
of this pure rock salt. These salt
fields are supposed to occupy what was
once a lake thirty miles long , fifteen
miles wide and many hundred feet
deep. The fish found resemble the
pike and pickerel species , ami are
wholly unlike the fish found in the
lakes and rivers of that region at the
present time. The specimens found
are not petrified but are as perfectly
preserved in the ilcsh as though but
recently frozen in abloekof * ne. When
taken out and exposed to the heat of
the sun they become as hard as blocks
of wood. Occasionally workmen at the
salt works located in ' 'the basin" have
attempted to eat these antediluvian
relies. Men of learning who have in
vestigated the matter say that these
salt preserved fish are at least 10,000
years old.
Kill I'olson Suukes In the KSS-
Some light is thrown by Surgeon-
General Francis upon the question why
it is that poisonous snakes still an
nually destroy so many thousands of
persons in India , in spite of all the ef
forts of the government to exterminate
them. Under the present system a re
ward is given for every dead serpent
brought before the magistrate or civil
authority of the district. A cobra lays
from eighteen to twenty eggs at a time ,
so that for every ono captured a large
number remain at liberty.
Mr. Francis proposes that the eggs
of snakes , which are to be found in the
neighborhood of old walls and where
the sun can reach them , should bo se
cured. Unfortunately , there is an ob
stacle in the attitude of the people
themselves. Supposed to be associated
with the Deity , snakes are , in some
parts , well cared for , and even wor
shiped. The low caste natives , there
fore , who will alone undertake the
work of extermination , receive but
scant assistance from the community
at large.
The Art of Tylnt ; a Knot.
A veteran sailor the other day made
the remark : "If those people whose
business requires them to handle ropes
and tacklings would only learn the
true art of tying knots many a serious
accident in life might be averted.
There is not a single child in the land
but should be taught early in life to
make at least a couple of scientific
hitches. This is one of the first duties
of a sailor , and his selection of knots
covers the whole fields of entangle
ment. The novice is hardly on ship
board and out of sight of land when
he is called up to tie together at the
end of a rope his soiled shirt and
clothes that need a good dousing. It
may seem a trifling thing , but it is
just as important to know how to tie
the correct knot as to be a < rood swim-
The Camerlst and the Squaw.
A Presbyterian divine recently vis
ited Denver only to have a somewhat
startling experience. While near the
Union station , he thought it would be
a fine thing to shoot his kodak at a
Ute squaw ; but when the squaw saw
the kodak pointed toward her she-
thought she was being bewitched , and
pulling a large knife from under her
dress , she made a desperate lunge for
the dominie. He saw what was com
ing , and dropped the kodak in his
fright and made a very undignified
dive for the other side of the street.
The squaw captured the witch instru
ment , and after demolishing it , re
placed her knife with a satisfactory
grunt and marched triumphantly away.
Was Posted.
He sat in one of the front pews in
church with a face like a little angel ,
and wore that sweet , precocious look
of knowledge beyond his years that
always makes one think of a prema
ture heaven.
He never disturbed the meeting but
once. That was when his mother
looked in his dear little pocket for his
handkerchief and didn't find any.
"Willie , " she whispered gently , "you
h ve no pocket handkerchief. "
. "Then , mamma ' said the sweet in-
fa'iii , m a shrflli angelic voice , "soma-
boa.r must have swiped it , "
