Jfy jfttloek IWraft. By F. M. KIMMELL. $1.60 A YEAR IN ADVANCE ALL HOME PRINT. The State Press Association will be in session at Lincoln, the 24-6 inst. The senate has refused to con firm the appointment of Judge Hornblower as one of the justices of the United States supreme court. Ex-Governor J. H. Gear is the choice of the republican caucus of the Iowa legislature aud will be Senator Wilson’s successor in the United States senate from the Buckeye state. The indications of the times are that we are entering an era of lower wages, aud doubtless it is a matter of more than curiosity with the wage workers whether the cost of living will be decreased pro portionately, and what the per cent, of decrease on official sala ries will be. The York Times admits that destitution and suffering exist in that city, but insists that this con dition is not the fault of the rich people of that city. What kind of poor people do you have in York, anyhow, Timotlieus? Are they God’s poor, man’s poor, or are they destitute because they are not energetic and provident enough to be otherwise? There is plenty for all, but why should it be possible that a large family must live on $1.50 a week, earned by a woman at the wash tub, in any spot in Nebraska, or in free America, for all that? The State Journal states that as soon as two or three tardy county superintendents send in their re ports the December school appor tionment, (which should have been sent out on January 1st), will be forthcoming. What reports, pray ? The December apportionment is based upon the same reports the May apportionment was, the April census. Why the necessity of re ports, when no reports are due? But the Journal is, of course, bet ter posted than its sly excusing of the delay would indicate. The schools need the money urgently, and it occurs to us that the treas urer ought to get his feet under him and his cash in hand, and the December apportionment should be forthcoming instanter, if it has not gone out at this writing. Among the somewhat startling remarks made at the recent Jack son day festivities in Omaha by Editor Hitchcock of the World Herald were the following: “Laws for the enrichment of the few at the expense of the many, no mat ter under what pretense, have uo place in civilized government, and least of all in our land of freedom. The bloodiest revolution and the most terrible political storm known to history were the direct outcome of au attempt in France to maintain side by side in the same nation a privileged class at the expense of the people. The Frenchmen would not stand it,and much less will the Americans en dure it. Strangely enough, the French revolution followed closely upon the heels of the glorious reign of a French monarch, under whom the apparent prosperity of France was so great as to win for the period the title of the Augus tine age of French history. But so unequally were the fruits of that wonderful prosperity distrib uted that the people in a bloody revolution wiped out the decrees which created the privileged and unprivileged classes among Frenchmen. The Veterans at Bartley. James Laird post,G. A. R., held its annual public meeting at Bart ley, last Saturday afternoon and evening. There was a large attend ance, and the old veterans enjoyed a memorable day. , The hall was appropriately decorated with Hags for the occasion. The opening devotional exercises were led by Judge 0. W. Beck of Indianola, after which Commander J. E. Hathorn made one of his happy addresses introducing the Hon. Tom Majors, who discoursed in his usual popular vein to the delectation of his appreciative aud ience. Tom nlways carries the boys with him on such occasions. The audience was delighted by the music furnished by Rev.W. M. Taylor and family, Trank Hodgkin and wife, and W. W. Lemasters. A pleasant social time closed the afternoon meeting. The evening meeting was a sort of an experience meeting, and a crowded hall enjoyed the reminis cences and stories related. Tom Majors, J. S. Kikendall, J. C. Gammill, Judge Welty, Dean McBrien of Orleans college, Col. Gage and Commander Hathorn addressed those present at the camp-fire, which was an inspiriting occasion throughout. The recitations by the young la dies and gentlemen were well re ceived, and the new band made a fine impression considering the circumstances. It was in all particulars a most felicitous occasion to all parties concerned, and is annually a red letter day in Bartley’s calendar. RED WiLLOW. Miss Hill is giving good satis faction as teacher. J. W. Dolan has new oak poles set for his telephone line now. Quite a number of farmers will sow alfalfa, the coming spring. Ad. Pinkerton of Box Elder was calling in this vicinity, Saturday. Messrs. Helm and Byfield have been storing ice from the Willow, the past week. Mr. Moore expects to move onto a farm in the southeastern part of the county, soon. We were informed that there was to be a discussion on the silver question at the Willow school house, last week. Michael O’Leary, living near the fair grounds, will have a sale on February 1st, and soon after will move to McCook to engage in the hotel business, being proprietor of the McEntee house. We had the pleasure of visiting the home of John Longnecker, a few days ago. He is one of the enterprising farmers of Bed Wil low county. His fine herd of grade cattle, horses and Poland China hogs, with his extensive cribs and granaries filled with corn and wheat, will convince any reasona ble person that farming in Bed Willow county is uot a failure. Soxsex. You can get a sack of Straight patent flour at Knipple’s for $1.00. No better value for the money can be secured in the city. Remember that Knipple fully warrants every sack of flour that he sells. You are sure of receiv ing a good article every time. Bartley’s newly organized band is doing good work, and is rapidly rising in the estimation of that people. You can buy stationery right at The McCook Tribune Office. Extra fine, firm cabbage for 4 cents a pound at Knipple’s. Parsnips only 3 cents a pound at Knipple’s grocery store. DANBURYJYEWS. Frank Gockley and wife have been visiting relatives in Holbrook. Danbury needs a newspaper. Bokn—January 11th, to Mr.aud Mrs. Harve Wargermau, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Glieiu and Mr. aud Mrs. Sol. Stilgebouer at tended the grand ball at McCook, Monday evening. News has been received here that Jack Langly, a well known pioneer minister of this county, died last week at his home in Gra ham county, Kansas. Clifford Naden went to work in the Bank of Danbury on Monday morning. Cliff, is a steady and in dustrious young man and has many friends who wish him success. Samuel Graham retires from the duties of commissioner with the satisfaction of having made a good officer, and of serving his constitu ency to the best of his abililty. Mr. and Mrs. Burbridge are now prepared to furnish meals aud lunches at all hours at their res taurant. They also have a fine line of canned fruit, confectionery, and fresh oysters. The Burlington is having trou ble with the state of Kansas over taxes. No passenger rr freight cars are taken west of this place on this line. All freight is changed to cars belonging to other compa nies, and passengers travel on the mail and express cars. Two of Ex-Commissioner Sam’l Graham’s sons departed on Tues day of this week for California, where a son of his is now living. The toys have rented their places in DanbuTy precinct, and one of them expects to make his home there; the other to remain a year at least. The ex-commissioner is looking somewhat longingly that way himself. TYRONE NEWS. The tree agent fiend is abroad. Robert Gorely, Sr., is very sick. William Allison took six loads of corn to market, Monday. The Swedish evangelist is hold ing meetings south of here. H.W.McFadden and J.C. Moore are to read papers at the institute, next week. Four men from Lincoln are to hold a farmers’ institute at Wilson ville, next week. By trading at Knipple’s grocery store you are certain of receiving the best and purest goods the mar ket affords and at the lowest prices consistent with safe business. 18 pounds of granulated sugar for One Dollar at Knipplt’s. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION . .OF THE. . McCook Co-Operative Building and Savings Association OF MCCOOK, NEB., on the 30th day of December, 1893. ASSESTS. First Mortgage Loans.$48,250.58 Loans secured by Stock of this Asso ciation . 1,350.00 Real Estate. 1,920.93 Insurance and Taxes Paid. 133.15 Cash with Treasurer. 1,525.49 Totai.$53,180.15 liabilities. Capital Stock, paid up,.$49,591-57 Premiums Unearned. 3,120.51 Dues Prepaid. 12.50 Contingent Fund. 455-57 Total. $53,180.15 State ok Nebraska, 1 Red Willow County. $ I, G. W. Kaime, Secretary of the above named Association, do solemnly swear that the foregoing Statement of the condition of said Association, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. G. W. KAIME, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of January, 1894. A. C. Ebert, Notary Public. My commission expires Aug. 2, 1898. Approved: Frank Harris,! T. B. Campbell, > Directors. J. A. Wilcox, ) 3ts. Established 1880. Strictly One Price, rr. . . ..... . \ _______ .. —^THR^s— I |ji k %\ f We Continue this Our Fifteenth SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARING SALE .OF. WINTER COOPS. Liberal Discounts in Prices to Make Them Move Rapidly. JONAS ENGEL, _Manager. Mrs. Will Brow'n departed Tuesday evening for Hastings, in response to a telegram noti fying her of the illness of her little daughter. The Methodist closed their protracted meet ings, Wednesday night. There w’ill be the regular services on Sunday morning and even in g. It will be a difficult feat to successfully dodge the necessity of providing additional seating room in our pubiic schools, much longer. The present seating capacity is much overcrowded. The probiem wiil soon have to be faced, not- j withstanding our present burden of taxation is heavy. _ Eli Perkins, who is a vestryman in an up town church, in the absence of a Sunday school teacher, kindly offered to take her class in the Sabbath school. After teaching the class four w'eeks Mr. Perkins was pre sented with a Bible by his class. People can draw their own inferences.—N. V. Tribune. A saving of at least $800 per annum w’ould result to the city if the present salaries of offi cials were cut down to a reasonable point, or one iiail what they are now' receiving. And, if the lines were properly and legally imposed and collected, our school treasury would be in much better shape. McCook is ripe for some reformation in municipal matters. We hear it mentioned that the mayor would like to be a member of the school board. We regret sincerely that a person cannot be mayor and member of board of education at one and the same time. The mayor is properly con stituted to create more trouble on the school board than perhaps any man in the district. But we surely cannot dispense w ith his ser vices as mayor, next spring. The thought is appalling, preposterous! To thoroughly prepare himself for his lec ture on “Fun and Fact in Japan,” Eli Perkins rode 12.000 miles and spent six thousand dol lars. 1 Ie went all over China and Japan with a kodak in one hand and a pencil in the other. While traveling he wrote syndicate letters to fifty newspapers. Since returning he has about finished a book on Japan, llis lecture besides giving all the fun of the Orient, teems with valuable information. At Menard’s opera house, Tuesday evening Jan. 23d. Seats on sale at McConnell's drug store. Get There, Eli. “Get there, Eli!” The by-word, “Get there, Eli!” originated with Eli Perkins twenty years ago. His frantic trips through ice and snow and flood, often crossing the whole length of a state on a special train to fill a lecture engage ment, suggested to the boys the expression. A nice coffee at Knipple’s for 25 cents a pound. Try a pound. J. A. GUNN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON McCOOK.NEBRASKA. ^"OrriCE—Fiont rooms over bowman & Son’s store. 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