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jVcvv I|os4 WeeWij Tribune .... AND.... THE McCOOK TRIBUNE ONE YEAR ^“Address all orders to THE McCOOK TRIBUNE. ' W. C. BULLARD & CO. ___ __tol- - • • ” LIME, —————— HARD CEMENT, _ ■ fj bbjb m% mm mm AND WINDOWS, L U Wl BER. SOFT BLINDS. ’ ___ COAL. ® • RED CEDAR AND OAK POSTS. 03~U. J. WARREN. Manager. B. & M. Meat Market. FRESH AND SALT MEATS, BACON, BOLOGNA, CHICKENS, I TURKEYS, AC., Ac. • II — F. S. WILCOX, Prop. F. LX 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. CABLED FIELD and HOG FENCING, 2-4 inches to 38 inches high; the best all-purpose fence made. Also STEEL WEB PICKET FENCE for yards and lawns, and STEEL WIRE FENCE BOARD and ORNAMENTAL STRIP for horses and cattle. The most complete line of wire fencing of any factory in the country. Wmte for circulars. DE KALB FENCE CO., De Kalb, 111. _m_'_ UNTIL JANUARY I, 1895, 25 CENTS. If yon are not already a JOURNAL subscriber that is all you will have to pay us for the SsmUWee&jtf journal from now until January 1, 1895, if you will at the same time pay a years subscription in advance to the Tribune. The Semi-Weekly Journal is the greatest paper in the west, pub lished Tuesday and Friday, giving two complete papers each week, with markets and telegraphic news of the world. Send in your orders at once to the TRIBUNR. DO YOU RE«D I The Leading Weekly in West ern Nebraska. $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE.! TO MY LADY'S SLEEVE. "Oh, frigid fair! mark well my pain; Behold me as 1 grieve. Something hath come betwixt us twain; It is iny lady’s sleeve.” There was a time her arm in mine She was content to leave. Far from her side I woeful pine. Divided by her sleeve. Once round her waist my hand I pressed, A kiss I did achieve. But now she spurns me coldly, lest I crush my lady’s sleeve. Oh, fatal fullness, furs and frills, That all my hopes deceive! Oh, fertile source of lovers* ills! Oh, nightmare of the sleeve! Fain would I gage my lady’s troth; Full fain would I believe That mine’s the heart she is so loath To wear upon her sleeve. There’s Dick and Harry, Tom and Jack, Who each her smiles receive. I tremble, hating all the pack. Lest some knave’s up her sleeve. Ye arbiters of fate! Ye gods Who women’s fashions weave! Forbear to put us ’gainst such odds As prove my lady’s sleeve. To Redfern, Fenwick, Worth, I call, Grant us poor men reprieve! To ladies’ tailors, one and all. Take in my lady’s sleeve! —London World. FUTURE TRANSIT, j ‘‘Be careful,” said my guide; "there is only one more step.” Descending safely the step thus in dicated, I found myself in a vast hall illuminated by the blinding radiance of electric lights, our footsteps alone sound ing in the silence. “Where was I? Why did I come there? Who was my mysterious guide?” There was no response to theso inter rogations. A long journey in the night, doors of iron opened and closed noisily, the descen t of staircases deeply sunk in the earth—that was all I could succeed in remembering—indeed I had no leisure to think. “Yon are undoubtedly asking who I am and where yon are?” said my guide. “I am Colonel Pierce, at your service, and we are in America in the city of Boston, in a station.” “A station?” said I. “Yes, the terminus of the Boston and Liverpool Pneumatic Tube company,” and with a gesture of explanation Colo nel Pierce pointed to two long iron cyl inders about two meters in diameter which were not far from us. I gazed upon these t\yo cylinders, set in a mass of masonry, having enormous metallic obturators, from whence sev eral iron funnels extended, passing through the ceiling. And all at once I understood. I remembered to have read a short time previously, in an American news paper, an article recounting an extraor dinary scheme for uniting Europe and the new world by two gigantic tubes under tho ocean. An invention had been made, and the inventor was the very Colonel Pierce who was my pres ent guide. I again read, in thought, the article in the newspaper. The reporter went into all the de tails of the enterprise. He wrote that it was constructed of iron, of a length of 5.600,000 meters, weigh ing 13,000,000 tons; that 200 vessels of 2,000 tons each were necessary to transport the material, each vessel mak ing 33 voyages. He showed that this scientific armada curried the steel to two vessels at each end of the route, on board of which the em.s •>,' tubes were held. He explained that ■ lubes themselves were extended uw. i ■ waves without intermission in sect, of three meters screwed together an.: powerfully bound by a triple band of steel plate covered with a coat of rosin. In regard to the matter of its work ing: The tubes, which resemble two gi gantic pea shooters, carried in their in teriors a series of passenger cars which were impelled by powerful currents of air in the same manner as the present pneumatic process. A comparison with the steam rail road system concluded the description, and the author enthusiastically enum erated the advantages of the new and audacious system. In the tubes there are no disagreeable noises to cause nerv ous trepidation, thanks to the internal surface, which is of polished steel. The temperature is even, the currents of air being modified according to the sea sons, and the rates for passengers or merchandise being extremely moderate by reason of the economic construction and the comparatively small running expenses required for working the in vention. And the writer went on to state, for getting that, despite the 1,666 kilome ters which the rotation of the earth makes each hour, bodies situated at the equator are still subject to the laws of gravity, forgetting that it would be necessary to be released from the oper ation of these laws to have a speed 17 times greater—he went so far as to as sert that trains in consequence of the rapidity of their movement and the curving of the earth would be subject to so small an amount of friction that they could bo used indefinitely, perhaps to all eternity. All that came to my mind then and there. Thus this Utopia had become reality, and those two cylinders of iron that were near me extended beyond the Atlantic and welded together, as it were, the two continents! Despite what I saw I was not able to convince myself. There were the tubes truly, but that passengers could be taken by that route I could not bring myself to believe. “Was it possible that a complete cur rent of air could be established of that length?” I formulated this question aloud. “Very easily,” answered Colonel Pierce. “A large number of blasts,' similar to those emanating from a huge furnace, are sufficient for the purpose. I The air is forced back with a power al most without limit, causing a frightful whirlwind, which has a rapidity of more than ! 800 kilometers an hour, nearly that of a ball discharged from a cannon. The speed attained is so rapid that our cars, filled with passengers, occupy but 3 hours and ■ 14 minutes in accomplishing the 3,000 miles between Boston and Liverpool.” ‘‘That is over 1,300 miles an hour,” I exclaimed. "There is no doubt of it. And thero is a peculiar feature about it. The time in Liverpool is 4 hours and 40 minutes faster than ours, therefore a traveler who leaves Boston at 9 o’clock in the morning will arrive at England at 54 minutes past 3 o’clock in the af ternoon. Is not that a rapid journey? On the other hand, for example, as our trains start from Liverpool at noon, the voyager can disembark in this station at 9:34 in the forenoon—that is to say.al most thrao hours before he started from the English side.” I knew not what to think. Was 1 talking with an insane person? Should I have faith in these fabulous theories? “Well,” said I, “it may be so. 1 will assume it to he true that your in vention can attain incredible speed, but when you come to stop, to suddenly ar rest this rapid motion, will not every thing bo shattered?’* ‘‘By no means,” responded the colo nel, shrugging his shoulders. “Between our tubes, one of which serves to go and the other to return, and running in opposite currents of air, a communi cation exists upon each side. When a train approaches, we are made aware of the fact by electric sparks, and by means of electricity the force that pushes the train is paralyzed. Left to itself, the train continues on its way from tho momentum already acquired, and by means of a valve which connects with a current the speed becomes gradually slower, until tbe train is finally check ed by coming in contact with a huge bumper, the shock being scarcely felt. But what good arc all these explana tions? The only way to know the ac tual working is by experience.” And without waiting fur mo to re spond Colonel Pierce drew out sudden ly a handle of polished copper from the side of one of the tubes. A panel run ning upon grooves was thrown open, and through tho aperture 1 saw a suc cession of narrow benches upon each of which two persons were seated side by side. ‘‘The pneumatic carriage,” explain ed the colonel. “Let us depart. Come.” I followed him obediently, and the panel was immediately closed. By means of an Edison lamp which hung from tho center of the carriage 1 exam ined curiously the place in which 1 found myself. Nothing could be more simple. A long cylinder, comfortably padded, across which were 50 armchairs hound together in pairs, arranged in parallel rows. At each end a valve regulated the condition of the atmos phere, that in the rear permitting tho air to penetrate the cylinder, while that in front gave egress to that which had become impure. Some little time passed while 1 wa3 making my examination, and becom ing somewhat impatient I said: “Well, colonel, why do we not start?” “Start? We started some time ago,” replied my guide. Was it possible? Could we be en route? Was it really true? 1 listened attentively, trying to hear some noise which would give evidence of motion. If we had really started, if the colonel had not deceived me in talking about 1,300 miles an hour, we ought to be far from land under the billows of the ocean. Above our heads the crested waves may be beating against each other with fury, are perhaps even at moment taking us for a monstrous t of an unknown species. The are striking their powerful tails against our li.ng iron prison house. But I heard nothing, only a sort of dull, scarcely perceptible buzzing, and plunged in a state of unbounded aston ishment and not able to believe in the reality of what was happening I be came silent as the time went by. Nearly an hour passed thus, when I suddenly felt a dampness upon my forehead, which awoke me from the torpor into which I was fast falling. I carried my hand to my face. It was wet. Wet! What had happened? Had the tube burst under the immense pres sure of the water, a pressure which must be formidable since we were at such an immense depth. Should we be swallowed up by the ocean? A great fear took possession of me. Bewildered and almost desperate, 1 en deavored to cry out in my agony. And I found myself in my own gar den generously sprinkled by a pelting rain, of which the large drops had in terupted my sleep. I had gone to sleep upon a rustic bench while perusing an article written by a Boston reporter, setting forth the fantastic projects of Colouel Pierce, who I fear will never meet with the realization of his absurd hopes.—Jules Verne. Electric Eight and Colors. Storekeepers know that the electric light is almost as good for matching colors as daylight, but they generally use the arc light. The light given by an incandescent lamp is often little less yellow than a gas flame, and this leads some people into error. A daily paper complains that yellow and pink cannot be distinguished by electric light; that heliotrope assumes a pinky hue. and that many delicate gradations cf shade are quite lost under the light of the modem illuminant. Pale bine also loses some of its glory, but green is vastly improved. Bright crimson looks well if artistically and effectively toned down, and some shades of prim rose are especially beautiful. Wrinkles, it is said, are mercilessly shown up, and the complexion that is not of na ture’s making becomes flat and ghastly in the truthful light. For this reason the electric light is not popular with many people, but the knowing hostess secures all its beautiful effects and makes everlasting friends of her lady guests by covering every lamp with a shade of yellow silk. —Chicago Record. List of Patents Received at the McCook United Stutes land oliice, December I ltd, 18B3. Ackerman, John M. Allain, Robert T. Boswell, Geo. M. Bennett, John R. Brown, William W. Benedict, Hiram C. Boswell, F. M. Blomstinin, Cltas. G. Blake, Thede P. Dinnell, Leonard. Delaware, Frank A. Dauchy. Jerome 11. Duteher, Ephraim S. Enders, Julian A. Fencht, Goalib. Foster, Stephen G. Foster, John R. Fitzgerald, Patrick. Frunch, Egid. Furrow, Geo. W. Graham, H. A. Gosney, William M. Gardner, Howard M. Hill, William A. Harrison, W. J. Head, Augustus. Handy, Jasper. Herrin, John W. Jackson, Thomas V. Johnson, James P. Kelfoy, Dennis T. Kueati, Peter. Kinder. William. Heirs of 1). B. Lamed. Latshow, Aipheus. Lewman, W. L. Lemon, Albert S. Messersmith, T. J. Mitchell, Allen R. Meeker, Charles 11. Munson, Andrew. Morrison, John. Owens, Thomas. Palic, Anton. Pearson, Thomas B. Palmer, John E. Pate, Thomas J. Pierce, Swan. Paddock, John 1). Peterson, Sven M. Pearson, George. Qtiiugley, Emery E. Rounds, Edwin '1'. Eoseufeit, John H. Red field, Charles E. Richards, John F. Reynold, James. Rodman, James R. Rodman, George R. Roach, Patrick. Roberts, W. F, Scriven, Joint. Stevenson, Abraham. Svvarnev,T. E. Schalfcrt. Gotfried Schultz, William. Sevenker, Mary. Smith, Andrew E. Sexton, A ret us. Sullivan, Patrick. Smith, Isaac M. Schmidick, J., heirs of. Tidymati,William 11. Vavak, Frank. Vaught , Jacob. Wilcox, Justin A. Wyrick, George W. Williamson, William. Williams. James. KNIPPL.E Is official headquarters for S. Claus, this year. iliere ' nothing liner titan uiialtu li d beef. They are selling a very choice lot of it at the I>. & M. Meat Market. The flavor is flue and the meat very tender and juicy. Try it and von can't help being pleased. Use McConnell's Fragrant Lotion for Chapped Hands and Face. Make Noble your family grocer and many other blessings will fall to your lot, besides having the best groceries on vour table that the market affords. S. M. Cochran & Co. have an im mense stock of farm implements on hand. See them before buying else where. Log cabin maple syrup, finest in the market, at Anderson’s grocery. Alfalfa fed beef has the finest flavor. Try some at B. & M. Meat market. It’s great. ink, pens, pencils school tablets, etc., at The Tribune stationery department. decker's self-rising Buck-wheat at Anderson’s grocery. Try a package. Chib House cheese, nothing fine.', for sale at Anderson’s grocery. Use McConnell’s Fragrant Lotion for Ghapped Hands and Face. Remember that S. M. Cochran & Co. now carry in stock a full and complete stock of builders’ hardware supplies. J. II. Ludwiek is buying and selling second-hand goods at the old stand on west Dennison street. Give him a call or drop a postal card. Nothing in market like Wilcox’s alfalfa fed beef. Do not eat poor meat any longer. Letter From Jack Frost. ‘•If you don’t stop curing chaps and frosted hands with your old Australian Salve, I’ll make it hot, or rather cold, for you, when I come down.” For sale by McConnell & Co. n e are printing the date to which each subscriber lias paid bis subscrip tion to The Tribune along with the ■ address. Watch the date and you will know it you are in arrears. If you are please come and see us. Newfoundland is without reptiles. Shiloh’s Vitalizer is what you need for Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver, Yellow Skin or Kidney Trouble. It is guar anteed to give you satisfaction. Price To cents. Sold by A. McMillen Gladstone will be 84 on tie 2!)tb. Karl’s Clover Root, the new Blood Purifier, gives freshness and clearness to the Complexion and cures Constipa tion. 25 cents, 50 cents and $1. Sold oy A. McMillen. | 26-lyr. Captain Sweeney, U. -S. A., San Di ego. Cal., says: ‘•Shiloh’s Catarrh Rem edy is the first medicine I have ever found that would do me any good.” Price 50 cents. Sold by A. McMillen. Try how far a dol lar wil go for holiday presents at knipple’s Du. W. MOOKK, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON (Late of Dknvkh, Colo.) TRENTON,. NEBRASKA. ry Day or nl^ht calls, any place ml he val ley. promptly attended to. Office—Dr. Ihomas drug btme. aoi a V* SALESMEN to repre IP? IS Su T L llacni us in the salcof our UH U HI I rll'voll known hardy and 11 fill I Ll/eholoe Nursery Stock for the North and Went. ..at or traveling. Work everyday in the year Special inducements to beginners. Stock guaranteed. Good nay week ly. Anp'y quick, stating age. and obtain good territory. ST. PAUI. NUKSEKY CO.. Dec. l-8ts. St. Paul. Minn. IMPERIAL EGG FOOD. B. Si M. Flour and Feed Store. price list: Pillsburys Rest,.$1.50 per sack. Ross, granulated II. P... 1.35 per suck. Monogram “ “ 1.20 per sack. Charm “ “ 1.15 per sack. 91 “ “ J. 15 per saek. Jack Frost, winter. 1.00 per sack. Faultless.90 per sack. Favorite.90 per sack. Pride of McCook.80 per saek. llye Flour, Graham, Buckwheat, FIoUi and Corn Meal. Bran, Shorts, Chop Feed, Grain and (lav. All goods delivered free. J. J. Garrard, 211 Main street.. Manager. They have just received three cars of fancy alfalfa fed heifers at the B. & id. Meat Market from Colorado. It is the finest meat ever placed an the butcher’s block in this city, and it costs no more than poor, tough grass fed meat. Try it and see. Put your $ $ $ where they will do the must good, where they will secure the best and the most groceries for in stance. You will make no mistake if Noble’ s is the place of deposit. He gives the limit in quantity, quality and value, and Ins stock cannot be duplicat ed in Western Nebraska. The burning question with house wives of ail lands, all creeds, and all ages is: “Which is the best Cooking stove?’ S. M. Cochran & Co. answer this question today by proclaiming the “Charter Oak Stoves” to be the best in every conceivable shape. Lots of mice toys at Iv nipple’s. You can’t afford to disappoint ilie little ones, even though fhc times are close, while presents can he had for so lit" tie money. S. M. Cochran & Co. carry a large line of buggies in stock. See tham if you want a good vehicle cheap. Noble carries a large and complete stock of the best brands of canned goods of all kinds. Perfumes and Toilet Articles at Chenery's City Drug Store. Sewing machines at $5.00 per month on the installment plan at Paoe & Son’s. Well Digging. If you want a well put down in fine shape see Frank Nichols. lie guaran tees his work. Leave orders at S. M. Cochran & Co.'s. IN QUEENSWAIIE Noble carries the largest assortment and the richest designs of the season. His prices are reasonable. Use McGonne/l’s Fragrant Lotion for Chapped Hands and Face. How’s Your Horse? Morris’ English Stable Liniment will positively cure his lameness, sprains, bunches, swe<>uey, galls, puffs, pool evil, scratches, callouses, barbed-wire cuts, and flesli wounds of every description. No other preparation epuals it for promptness, safety and economy. Price 50 cents and $1. Sold by McConnell Liver and Kidney ffure. Parks’ Sure Cure is the only guaran teed remedy. Its action is quick and positive. Will stop that back-ache and sick head-ache. A positive specific for all diseases of women. Why suffer when it will cure you? Sold by JlcMil len. the druggist. THE SEVEN TH DA UGH TER Of the Seventh Daughter is said to be lucky, but her luck docs not compare with the “lucky Number Seven” of Humphreys’ Specifics, an infallible cure for coughs and colds. Try it. Sixteen pounds of Granulated Sugar for One (1$) Dollar at Knipple’s.
