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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (March 10, 1893)
GOOD NIGHT. We hear It from a mother's knee. In echo down the stair, Ofttlmes In notes of childlike glee, ofttlmes at close of prayer. We hear It at the garden gate, half whispered. sweet and low, i While lovers linger until late and loath e’en then to go. We bear It said in gilded halls. Where mirth and gladness reign. Where beauty glows and music falls In capti vating strain. We hear it at the bedside, where dread pain and grief are known. And tender ministrations share with the strick en and the lone. We hear It when the snn of day withdrawn from mortal sight; What comfort, then, to hear and Bay, “Goo.1 night, dear heart,” “Good night." —Clark W. liryan id Good Housekeeping, j TWO TENDERFEET. j I The “old timer” in Colorado hasatu-; preme contempt for tenderfeet, or new- j comers. This feeling is gradually dying out, but it will never bo wholly extinct until the last old timer has passed “over the range.” There was a time, however, when the old timer looked upon the ten derfoot as an interloper and usurper. Less than 10 years ago two bright young fellows from New York arrived in Colorado bearing letters of introduc tion to the most prominent and wealthy men in Denver. They were young men of ample fortunes and announced their intention of engaging in mining. They did not desire to purchase a mine. They wanted the excitement of prospecting. They were hale and hearty and were anxious for the experience of roughing it. Among others to whom they brought letters of introduction was Uncle Billy Golden, an old timer, who had "struck it rich" in Leadville and was rated finan cially at §3,000,000. Uncle Billy had all of the pioneer dislike for tenderfeet. but these young men were such manly, independent fel lows that they soon found favor in the old man's eyes, so that one morning when they came to him and announced their intention of going to Leadville to prospect for "carbonates'' the old man gave them some very valuable informa tion. He told them of a locality where he was confident the}- would find min eral. He shook them warmly by the hand at parting, and they promised to take his advice and never to forget his great kindness. “Those boys have the right kind of stuff in them,” said Uncle Billy. A month later he received a letter from the hoys. They had located a claim in the exact spot suggested by him and had named the claim the “Uncle Billy” in his honor. They wire very sanguine of striking mineral, and as Uncle Billy had given them a “pointer” on this promising location they felt that they ought to show their appreciation in some substan tial way, so they sent him a deed to a •ne-third interest in the “Uncle Billy” mine. Two months passed by, and Uncle Billy received occasional letters from his young tenderfeet friends. They had not struck mineral, but they were expecting to do so any day. A few weeks later Uncle Billy received the following telegram: New York, July 10, 1882. To William Golden, Denver, Colo.: Wliat will you take for the “Uncle Billy” mine? Spot cash. Answer quick. J. Madison Wright & Co. This telegram set Uncle Billy to think ing. He reasoned that the bi/s had struck it in this mine and had acquaint ed their New York friends with the fact. He had been purposely kept in ignorance, so that they could buy him out cheap. It was all clear to Uncle Billy. He had been through a number of mining trans actions, but he had never yet been “done up by a tenderfoot.” as he - expressed it. He wired back: Denver, July 10, 1882. J. Madison Wright & Co., New York: 1 cannot make a figure without consulting my partners, who are now in Leadville. If you want my one-third interest, wire me, and I will name price. William Golden. That night came the answer: Must have the entire property. See your partners and fix lowest possible price. English capitalists waiting. J. Madison Wright & Co. The next night Uncle Billy arrived in Leadville, and early the next morning started for the mine. He had little trouble in finding it, for the fame of the “Uncle Billy” had quietly spread throughout the camp. nan;: i This challenge brought Uncle Billy to a sudden standstill. It came from a miner standing in front of the “Uncle Billy” shafthouse. As he gave the com mand he lowered a Winchester rifle to enforce it if necessary. A parley ensued. Uncle Billy learned that the mine had been closed and left under an armed guard. No one was al- i lowed on the premises. “I am one of the owners of this mine!” exclaimed Uncle Billy. “1 can’t help that,” was the reply, “you can’t come any farther. I’ve got my orders, and now’ you’ve got yours. Keep off.” “Where are young Jackson and Mil ler?” “In Denver.” 1 Uncle Billy managed to get a handful of the dirt on the dump when the sentry was not looking and made a dignified re treat. “I see how it is,” he said; "these young tenderfeet are trying to do me up. I’ll show ’em a trick with a hole in it.” He hurried back to Denver and found ' young Jackson, one of the co-owners of the "Uncle Billy” mine. “How much do you and Miller want for your interest?” asked Uncle Billy. “We are not anxious to sell,” replied Jackson. “We think we have a pretty good thing, but if you want our interest you can have it for $100,000 cash.” “Come in this evening,” replied Uncle Billy. Ho at once wired J. Madison Wright & Co.: 4 ‘Will MiAe $500 ,000 fc* ‘Uaele Billy’ mine.” The answer came promptly: “Terms satisfactory. Will leave for Denver tonight.” This telegram war rigned “J. Madison Wright.” That evening Willium Golden gave James Jackson a check for $100,000 and received a quit claim deed to the prop erty. Then he waited for J. Madison Wright. Four days passed. J. Madison was due to arrive. A week elapsed, and no J. Madison came. Then Uncle Billy telegraphed the firm of J. Madison Wright & Co. and in quired about the delay. lie received an answer that they did not know to what delay he referred. Explanations fol lowed, and Uncle Billy learned that no telegrams had been sent him by the firm of J. Madison Wright & Co. “If any such were sent to him, they were for geries,” the telegram concluded. “Bunkoed!” exclaimed Uncle Billy, “and by tenderfeet too." * * » * • • James Jackson and John Miller were sitting on the veranda of a quaint little hotel in the south of France in the early summer of 1884. A bottle of wine and a box of cigarettes were on the table. Mil ler was laughing uproariously. “You ought to have seen the look on the old man’s face,” said Jackson as he lighted a cigarette, “when I gave him the deed. He actually thought he was doing us up in great style. I would have liked to have seen him when he got into that sand bank which wo called a mine.” “I suppose he has found out by this time that I sent those telegrams,” said Miller as he raised a glass of wine to his lips. “Oh, well,” he continued when he had drained the glass, “it was only $100, 000, and he has more left, while we will soon have to go to work again, for we have only $15,000 left. Why, what is the matter, old man?” he suddenly asked as he observed his companion gazing at a London paper, his face pale and his hand trembling. “What is the matter, old man; are they after us?” “Read it,” replied Jackson. Miller picked up the paper and read; “The Denver Tribune records a wonder ful mining sale. William Golden, the noted Colorado millionaire and mine owner, has just sold the ‘Uncle Billy’ mine on Fryer hill, Leadville, to an Eng lish syndicate for £1,000,000. During the past two years this mine has pro duced £300,000.” Miller’s face was white. His lips trembled as he said, “We’ve been bun koed!”—New York World. A. M. and P. M. I had often wondered what the letters “a. m.” and “p. m.” are taken to mean by those who are ignorant of Latin—the very great majority. Not long ago I had the opportunity of obtaining some slight evidence on this point. I had been lunching at the Savoy hotel with a friend. On leaving the hotel by the back en trance my friend’s attention was attract ed by a notice that that entrance was closed at 12:30 a. m. “A. m.,” he cried; “why, it ought to be p. m. Here, por ter!” The porter came and assured my friend that, as I had in vain been en deavoring to explain to him, a. m. was perfectly right. “Of course it is,” I added; “a. m. stands for after midnight, doesn’t it, porter?” “Yes, sir,” said he, “that’s it.” After ward it occurred to me that if a. m. stands for after midnight, p. m. might just as well stand for past midday. At any rate, it is curious that both a. m. and p. m. can each of them be under stood to stand for two words of which the general sense is the same in both Latin and English. The Italians are much better entitled to use a. m. and p. m. than we are, for they have no need to invoke Latin, and say e. g., “le due antimeridiane” and “le due pomeridiane.” But they do not seem to use these letters. I myself have the impression that I have seen ant. and pom. An Italian lady whom I have con sulted is quite sure that they use an. but is not so sure about pm., though she be lieves it to be used. In an Italian time table book I find simply a. and p.—Notes and Queries. The Language of Animals. There may be no dumb animals—only their voices may be out of our ear. It must be supposed that small creatures, including quadrupeds, hear sounds much more acute than are audible to us, but none of the lower notes of our scale. This is perhaps the case with cats and dogs, who can obviously communicate with one another, coming so close as al most to touch noses, but making no sound audible to us. Thus there is not such a confusion of noises as there would be otherwise. The vast difference of pitch heard by different great tribes of creatures causes us and them to have, bo to speak, the world to ourselves.—New York Home Journal. How to Measure a River. Anybody can measure approximately the breadth of a river without a survey or’s compass or any mechanical means whatever. The man who desires to make the experiment should place himself at the edge of the stream, then stand perfect ly still, face the opposite bank and lower the brim of his hat until it just cuts the opposite bank. Then let him put both hands under his chin to steady his head and turn 6lowly round until the hat brim cuts some point on the level ground be hind him. Mark the spot where the hat brim cuts the ground, then pace off the distance, and it will be found about the breadth of the river.—St. Louis Globe Democrat. Too Liberal. Wife—Here's an advertisement in the paper that you’d better look into. It says a man is wanted, and he won’t be worked to death, and he’ll get paid enough to live on. Husband—Says he won’t be worked to death, eh? “Yes, and they promise to pay enough to live on.” “Huh! Some catch about that.”—New York Weekly. _ A Sartorial Discussion. “Do you believe man is made of dust, Mr. Snipr' “Not all of them,” said the tailor. “Dust always settles, and I know men who do not.”—Harper’s Bazar. ELECTRIC BITTERS. , This remedy is becoming so well known and popular as to in ed no spe cial mention. All who have used El. e trio Bitters sing the satin song of praise. A purer tin dieme does not xist a d is guaran'eed to d > a.I Dial is j claimed Electric Bi'ters wot cure al ! diseases o' the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and ! other affections caused b. 'moor blood Will drive malaria from 'he systimi and prevent as well as cure ail Ma anal fevers. For cure' of headache. Consti pation and Indigestion tr* Electric Bit ters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed nr ) money refund'd Price 50 ..Is and $1 tier hnttle at McMiilen’s drnosiore 1 By Consulting the almanacs you will tinil that the year lts9if began on a Sunday and if will finish on a Sunday, so that it will have fiftv-three Sundays. CHOLERINE IN PENNSYLVANIA. Swiekly, Penn.: We had an epidem ic of Cholerine, as our physicians called it, in this place lately and I made a great hit with Chamberlain's Cmic, Cholera and Dianhce Remedy. I sold four dozen bottles of it in one week -mil have since sold nearly a gross. This Remedy did the work and was a lug ad vertisement for me Sev. r I pi rsmis who had been troubled with diairhoea for two or three weeks were cured i.y a lew doses of this medicine. P. P Knapp, PI. G. 25 and 50 cent buttles for sale by L. W. Mcl'onnell & Co . diuggists. There are not. very many of the Prussians making money. Fewer than 11,000 Prussians have incomes of more than $7,0ll0 a ear. RHEUMATISM QUICKLY CURED. Three days is a very short time in which to cure a bad case of rheumatism; but it can be done if the proper treat ment is adopted, as will be seen by the following from James Lamoert of New Brunswick, Illinos: “I was badly afflict ed with rheumatism in the hips and legs, when I bought a bottle of Cham erlain’' Pain Balm. It cured me in three days. I am allright, today; and <ould insist upon everyone who is af flicted with that terrible disease to use Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and get well at once.” 50 cent bottles for sale by L. W. McConnell & Co , druggists There is a dea; of heating to he done in the smoky city by the Thames. Purty thousand tons of coal are burned daily in London. IT SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSE. J. B. Wilson, 371 Clav St., Sharps hurg, Pa, says he will nor be without Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con sumption, Coughs and Colds, that it cured his vnfe who was threatened with Pneumonia after an attack ot “La Grippe,”when various other remedies and several physicians had done her no good. Robert Barber, of Onoks purt, Pa , claims Dr. King’s New Dis covery has done him more good than anything he ever used for Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it Free trial bottles at A. McMillen’s drugstore. Large bottles 50 cents and $1. Thomas Nast still has his opinions. He says the manifest destiny of Can ada is annexation to the United States. SPECIAL NOTICE. There is nothing in a name, but in a bottle of Wisdom’s Robertine there is a world of satisfaction to ladies of taste and refinement. It whitens and beautifies the skin without the injurious effects that attend the use of most cos metics. The only visible evidence of its use is a beautiful, clear and healthful complexion. Every lady using it recom mends it to her friends. Of course changing administrations is a big thing, but the officeholder does not believe iu being disturbed about it. WISDOM’S ROBERTINE Is the most delightful article ever pro duced for beautifying and preserving ihe complexion. Not only removes blemishes but leaves the skin as soft as velvet and as fresh looking as a morn ing glory. Used and endorsed by the elite of society and the stage, leading physicians say it is not only harmless but positively beneficial to the skin. Brokeleigh says his word is as good as his note. ‘‘Yes, it’s just as good; that’s what’s the matter with it.” MOTHERS’ RECOMMENDATION. We are acquainted with many moth ers in Centerville who would not be without Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house for a good many times its costs, and are recommending it every day. From personal experience we can say that it has broken lip bad colds for our children.—Centerville, South Da kota, Citizen. 50 cent bottles for sale by L. W. McConnell & Co., druggists. Should physicians make it a rule to let well enough alone their incomes would suffer a heavy shrinkage. FOR SOFTENING THE SKIN. Allaying irritations,removing roughness, wind tan and like troubles there is noth ing equal to Wisdom’s celebrated Vio let Cream. The man with a long beard is rarely headlong. Shiloh’s Cure, the (ireat Cough and Croup Cure is for sale by us. Pocket size contains twenty-fire doses, only 25 cents. Children lore it. A. McMillen, druggist. L.ui!aren Crv Tor Pitcner s Castoria. When Baby va* sick, we pave her Castoria. When she watt a Child, she cried for C“~toria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. Chamberlain's Eye & Skin Ointment. Actio . !!*• .1 tin. Sore KteM,Teller, Still IMif'i!' il ||i hi. Old i' h 11 • 11 i i * Fever ••• I."/- in . lirti. Prairie Seratches. Sore V|» 11til Pr • 11 in coolitip and pool hi c. i J - >t|v-it- <i i':im'> ti.*\ e been cured by it .Hie. . u. ? iv-- me ii liml tailed. |t is pul ii" ' i • .11 ci-ini*i>. For Hale b> Oeorpe • • » Nov.UO-lv* ar. A. J. HITTKNHOTTSK. C. H. DOYLE. HITI KSiliiU-iK Ac UOYLK, ATTOItMA S A T LAW Mi'll II >K NRII .1. K. KKLI.KY, ATTOHMKN AT LAW, Alii 'T LINCOLN I.AND CO. \1 <;l (M)K - - NEBRASKA. Offiik: In FHarot Kii't National Bank. II lMi * i W . COLK, Lawyer, Mim <)« »K. N EUR ASK A. tSP'Wili ci..' .i. all courts Coinmercii* a "1 corpoi-ii oil law a specialty. Money to loan. R-i.iins 4 and 5 old First National bld’p B. B. DAVIS. W. V. GAGE. —DAVIS & GAGE,— Physicians & Surgeons, MCCOOK, NEBRASKA. ^“Okfice lluuiis: y to 11. a. in.. 2 to 5 am 7 to «, p. m Rooms over F;rst National Lank A. T. RICE, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON I have located permanently in McCook. Neb. All calls answered promptly by day 01 night, in the city or country. Special attention given to diseases of children. Office ovei Cowman’s store, south of Commercial Hotel. Office hours from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Residence 2 doors south of brick school house. R. A, COLE, -LEADING MERCHANT - TAILOR CF HflCCOOK, lifts ;i fine stock of Cloths, Bind ings, and other trimmings always on hand. THE. SUNDAY SUN. The Greatest Sandy Newspa per in the World. Price 5c a copy. By mail $2 a year. Daily by mail - - - - 6 “ Daily and Sundy by mail -8 “ ADDRESS THE SUN, NEW YOHK. \ CHASE CO. LAND & LIVE STOCK CO. ■ohm branded on left hip or left shoulder. r. U.address, Imperial. Chase County, and Beat krice, Neb. Range, Stink ling Water and Frencb I man creeks. Chase Co., [ Nebraska. I Brand as out on side of ' gome animals, on hip and > sides of gome, or any where on the animal. XiOTMB TSim 1*2? OVEH, I nlll Avoid Quacki* Franda and Bosnia Medical Xnatltutea by going to the Old, Sellable % DR. 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B.—This book contains secrets -. d useful knowledge which should be read by ev :ry male from 15 to 45 years of age—and keptunder lock and keyT FREE MUSEUM OF ANAT OMY replete with a thousand interesting speci mens, Including the celebrated French Manikin whieh alone cost over $600. For Men Only. rheumatism. TM MEAT TURKISH RHEUMATIC CURE. A FOUTITB C¥BB FOB RHEUMATISM. fSO for any case this treatment fails to «nre or help. Greatest discovery in Bnnals of medicine. One dose gives I Teltef; a few doses removes fever and aaln in joints; Cure completed in a few days. Bend statement of case with stamp fof Circulars. 01. HENDERSON, KANSAS CITY, MO. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. What is t Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infimts and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. It is a harmless substitute for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil. It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years* use by Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd, cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. Castoria relieves teething troubles, cures constipation and flatulency, Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Gas* toria is the Children's Panacea—the Mother's Friend, Castoria. "Ckatorla Is an excellent medicine for chil dren. Mother* have repeatedly told me of its food effect upon their children.” Da. O. C. Osgood, Lowell, Moss. “ Castoria Is the best remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope the day is not far distant when mothers will consider the real Interest of their children, and use Castoria in stead of the various quack nostrums which are destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves.” Da. J. 7. Kinchklob, Conway, Ark. Castoria, “ Castoria b so well adapted to children that I recommend it aa superior to any prescription known to me.” H. A, Archir, M. D., Ill So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. T. “ Our physicians in the children's depart ment base spoken highly of their experi ence In their outside practice with Castoria, and although we only hare among our medical supplies what U known as regular prodtnns, yet we ore free to confess that the merits of Castoria has won ns to look with faror upon it.” United Hospital and Dispensary, Boston, Main Allen C. Surra, Fret,, The Centaur Company, 77 Murray Street, New York City* F. D. BURGESS, PLUMBER®STEAM FITTER NORTH MAIN AVE.. McCOOK, NEB. Stock of Iron, Lead and Sewer Pipe, Brass Goods, Pumps, and Boiler Trimmings. Agent for Halliday, Eclipse and Waupun Wind Mills. GEO. J. BURGESS, Dealer in The Finest Line of Machinery Ever Brought to this County. —Call and See my Line of— SULKY AND GANG PLOWS, DISC HARROWS AND CULTIVATORS, BREAKERS AND ™ HARROWS. McCormick, Buckeye and Deering Binders and Mowers, Minnesota Chief Threshers, Randolph - — Headers, Deere-Wells & Co. Plow's, Keystone Agent [)isc Harrows, Grand Detour, Little Yankee, FOR G. W. Brown’s Knox Lister, Norwegian Plows «• and Gangs, Moline Flying Dutchman, Superior and Hoosier Drills, Hero and Buckeye Feed Mills, Moline and Ketchum Wagons. i Yard West of First National Bank, McCOOK, NEB. ... -v Now is the time,.... ^ This is the place.... ® TO GET BARGAINS. We Have Added Clothing.... And Sell Boys’ and Mens’.... SUITS AT FROM $1.50 TO $18. Large Line of. # HATS AND CAPS. Buy a Hat of Us and. We Will Give You a. Rockford No. 101 Hose 85c per Dozen. In 10 doz. lota and upwards 72c per doz. .Coates Thread 50c per dozen. 22 LB.S N.O. SUGAR $1.00. ....All Other.... GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC. As Low as any House in the City. J. WILCOX & SON. j r“~ ^
