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About The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936 | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1893)
X-"-=-- —..~ Jfy i§t®»nk jMkpe. By F. M. K1MMELL. *1 SO A YEAR IN ADVANCE. ALL HOME PJ^INT. Senator Allen will vote with democrats on all party questions which do not seriously conflict with his ideas of a liberal construction erf populist principals. It is not much of an advantage to an office seeker to have been an “original Cleveland man.” The indications are that originality is not appreciated by this administra tion. The men who came in late seem to be getting the best seats. The decline in the price of coal cornea rather late, but it at least affords some promise that the con enmer will not be squeezed as hard next winter as he has been during the winter that is now drawing to a close. There is every reason to be hopeful that the backbone of the monopoly is now broken. Little regret need be expressed at the manner in which Represen tative Sheridan expressed and em phasized his respects to Body Guard Roggen. But this is not ah age that excuses or encourages personal assaults of any kind; es pecially the heaping of indignity upon a small man by a robust and powerful opponent. It is not brave. _ The Hayes County Republican says in referring to President Cleveland and the editors: “He says that because a democrat may awn a few pounds of type and print his name as editor is no sign that he knows more than any other scrub democrat. That if he can sign his name without running out his tongue more than half an inch, he is worthy and well quali fied.” _ In the person of Representative Sheridan Editor Rosewater and Body-Guard Roggen founds venal vampire and a corporation cormor <mt combined with quite responsi ble pugilistic attainments. How ever, Mr. Sheridan cannot wear that gold headed cane without un mixed feelings. A second sober thought doubtless brought the blush of shame and regret to his countenance at being mixed up in such a discreditable affair, as one of the chief actors therein and as the initiator thereof. Mr. Cleveland’s determination to appoint none of his former office holders to positions is being criti cised more harshly than the cir cumstances warrant. Without such a rule in force every man who failed of reappointment would consider himself terribly aggrieved and would be sure to say things that would hurt the feelings of the administration. Grover was obliged to choose between appoint ing ’em all and disappointing the entire lot, and the latter course seemed the only one open. A dis play of wrath over the conclusion is entirely unreasonable. What the New York Sun said the other day about the newspaper circulation affidavits is quite apro pos to the disturbance now going on at Omaha. Dr. Dana rises to remark: “If the word of a news paper as to such a matter is not entitled to belief, its oath is also worthless and carries no weight with the public. The mere cir cumstances that the publisher of a newspaper feels it requisite to have some of his servants to swear to the truth of his statements of its circulation, is a confession that the paper has a reputation lying; and everybody knows it is as easy to lie under t ath as to lie without an oath. A man who can’t get people to believe his word has the same difficulty in getting them to believe his oath.' Colonel E. D. Webster of Stratton, Nebraska, died at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence of his son-in-law, Colonel Lusk, U. S. A., in Wash ington. Colonel Webster has been confined to his bed for weeks, dy ing frcm a fatal affection of the liver. His wife and daughters have been at bis bedside Bince he was taken ill. Two weeks ago Dr. Ma gruder informed him that he could not recover. Colonel Webster re ceived the news impassively and said‘I shall die at home.” Colonel Webster has been for more than thirty years connected with the de velopment of Nebraska. He was one of the first editors of the Oma ha Republican and led a brilliant fight for the republican party in the formative days. He was con fidential clerk of Wm. H. Seward during the war period and in per son delivered the order for the re lease of Mason and Slidell. Colonel Webster was well known in Wash ington as an able and brilliant conversationalist. His acquaint ance was extensive among public men and he was a welcome visitor in official and social circles. Hun dred of Nebraskans will hear with regret of his death and will say: “Farewell to a courteous gentle man, an outspoken partisan, oppo nent, close friend and an unfailing advocate of western interests.” The late “Squire Abington,” an English sport who found it im possible to go the American gait and so died, was the son of an iron founder who made a fortune by hard work and who was one of the most unpretentious of men, noted only for his business sense and lack of frills. His son, born to idleness and money, made no name except as a ruffian who blacked a woman’s eye and herded with the scum of the earth. The genera tion who make money, though plentifully abused as plutocrats and so on, are usually better men than the generation who spend the money. The heads of departments at Washington are quietly pruning away large numbers of employes on the ground that their services are unnecessary aud that the good of the service requires the exer cise of rigid economy. In a few short weeks there will probably be an uigent demand for assistance in these departments, and we may confidently expect all the new ap pointees to be democrats of the old school. The administration hopes to make a reputation for economy by this ruse aud fiud places for a good many of the boys in the bar gain. The fight which the Minnesota legislature is waging with the state coal combine bids fair to be come historical. It may furnish precedents for legislative action iD other states. The seizure of books of the trust manager was certainly not according to prece dent, but, if it be upheld, it will work a revolution in the manage ment of combines or settle them for good. The Pennsylvania legislature is now considering a bill for the ex clusion from office of person “ad dicted to the use of intoxicating liquors.” In order to give the bill a chance in that body, candi dates for the legislature are ex empted from its provisions. Frank E. White of Platts mouth has been appointed U. S. marshal for Nebraska. The man born ot woman who tramps around hunting for a soft place in this world could save himself many a hard tramp by looking under his bat before starting.—State Journal. This week Wednesday, a gentleman from the eastern part of this state purchased a quarter in Bondville pre cinct. William Coleman made the sale. Water tax for second quarter becomes due April 1st and is de linquent April lOtli. C. H. Meeker. The “dove” dinner conducted with all the formality of the regulation din ner party, ie a decided innovation; but though the guests of the initial enter tainment of the kind were invited to dine and incidentally discuss plana for charitable entertainments for the Lent en and Easter season, the affair was so enjoyable, and consequently successful, that others have followed with the sole and avowed object of pleasure. '1 he truth of the matter is, bright women enjoy each other’s society much better than is generally believed; and one. at least, has confessed that she considers a bright woman’s appreciation more sincere than that of a man, and that she always feels on hermettle when with { women only. The strictest formality regarding invitations, service, and toilet are observed; dinner is served at eight o'clock, escorts are invited for ten, and all have departed by eleven —From Demorest’s Family Magazine for April. J. A. Wilcox this week sold his half of 14-4-31 to Edward W. Barnes and J M. Stover, both of Conrad Grove, Iowa. The price is $3,6U0. These gentlemen have each made arrangements to break up a large part of the land, and may return and occupy the land before the summer closes. On last Friday N. P. Moss of Iowa bought the W. H. Harman farm six miles south of the city. He takes pos session at once. The sale was made by William Coleman. He and Mr. Cole man played together when boys over forty years ago, but had not met for thirty years. Don’t build a fence around your property until you have seen and priced that woven wire fencing at S. M. Cochran & Co.’s. Nothing cheaper, neater or better. A good live paper every Tuesday and Friday, is what you get in The Semi-Weekly Journal for one dol lar. The Tribune and Journal both one year for $2.50. No better farm wagon on wheels than the Charter Oak sold by S. M. Cochran & Co. McMILLEN BEOS. Are Headquarters ...for... HARNESS ► -AND SADDLERY. They Carry the Largest Stock in McCook, And the only Complete Line in Southwestern Nebraska. GO AND SEE THEM When You Need Anything ...in Their Line... Boar of tbs Famous.——— EDWARD B. SHAW, Regimental Blacksmith, HAS OPENED A BLACKSMITH SHOP OX MARSHALL STREET, Opposite Bullard’s lumber yard and in O’Neil’s carpenter shop. / Will Cure Interfering Horses & Contracted Hoofs or no Pay. I ALSO HAVE A FIRST-CLASS WAGON MAKER. cari will give you value received or no pay. Prices reasonable. ———————————— —CALL AT— LENHART’S LAUNDRY For First-Class Laundry Work. —o— McCook. - Nebraska. ESTABLISHED 1880. STRICTLY ONE PRICE Famous Clothing Co. SPRING 1893. _J (sin Entire iVew and §fioice Stoott of Finiikiii Goods and StyUsI Bats and Cap The Latest Styles in Colors and Shapes, as well as the more Staple Goods, comprising in all the Largest and Finest Assortment in South western Nebraska. We want everybody to call and see the New Styles in Every Department. March 9, 1893. JONAS ENGEL, ^McCook, Nebraska. . Manager. S. D McClain. Frank Nichols. s. d. McClain & cov Well Drillers. Guarantee all Work to be ...First-Class... -o JglPOrders may be left at S. M. Cochran & Co.’s store in McCook. Nebraska. "W_ 3n£. TOUSTIES, Livery, Feed & Boarding STABLE. Lindner Barn, McCook, Neb. Good Eigs and Reasonable Prices. i ^^“First-class care given boarding horses, and charges fair. Call and give me a trial. pJ cos 7> BASE»BURNERS,, HORSE BLANKETS, ! AND^ BUGGY ROBES, LaTourette’s. 1 Consult B. F. Troxel If you want good —AT A VERY— Low Price. He has iu Stock a Large ...Supply of... FINE, HARD STONE. See him if you contemplate buildm* and yet his prioes.
