-Y . . A Whati \l ill . VZAtT - : . P _ _ Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infants anti Children. It contains neither Opium , Morphine nor other I arcotie substance. It is a harmless substitute for Paregoric , Drops , Soothing Syrups , and Castor Oil. It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years' use by . Mi.llions : of Mothers. Castoria , destroys Worms and allays feverishncss. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd , cures Diarrlia a 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. Casa torn i , tie Children's Panacea-the ? tlother's Friend. Castoria. "Castoria Is an excellent m.ML : ir fur cbf- drot. 3lotheN have rc ; > c to n..d we of its good effect alum tlit Ir chIdteu. ( " Dt. ti. C. ( stooo , LUV7eit , M LSS. "Castoria Li the bat r : nedy for children of which 1 am acquainted. I hopslac nay la not far distant when mothers will consider thu resl iutenst of their children , and usu Castoria instead - stead of the variousquack 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. " Dal J. F. KINCHCLOE , Conway , Ark. Castoria. "Castoria is so well adapted to children that I recommend it assuperiortoany prescription known to me. " H. A. Aacuaii , M. D. , 111 So. Oxford St. , Brooklyn , N. Y. "Our physicians in the children's department - ment have spokes highly of their experience - enco in their outside practice with Castoria , and although we only have among our medical supplies what is known as regular products , yet we are free to confess that the merits of Castoria has won a to look with favor upon it" UNZTIW IIOSPITAL. ANI IIu' NSAR ? , L'oston , Mass. Ar.t.CN C. SMITn , Pres. , The Ooataur Company , T7 Murray Street , New York City. F. D. BURGESS , Fitters MAIN AVENUE , McCOOK , NEB. Stock of Iron , Lead and Sewer Pipe , Brass Goods , Pumps and Boiler Trinr filings. Agent for Iialliday , Eclipse and Waupun Wind Mill. E I TI4E 1 II I FfksT WATiOWiL . Authorized Capita $ RO,000 Capa ta and Surplu 6OOOO OE'F'ICERS : .AND DIRECTORS. GEORGE ll CKL' B , M1 FREES W. F. LAWSON President. Vice President. Cashier. A. CAMPBELL FRANK HARRIS. I - . . . Tile 6tiz6lls ! 5IIK 0 ? M6GooR lNCO : POlATEO UNDER sl'ATi. LAwB. , Paid U Capital , - - - - $50,000. Surplus ZO 0 00. - - - - - - , a T BUSINESS. Collectionli Blade on all Accessible Points. Drafts Drawn on all L'rincipal Cities of Europe. Taxes Paid for Non-Residents. . l Tlic5 or ยง > t roet. 1 OFFICERS. ( V. I'fANLCLIN ! , President. A. C. EBERT , Cashier. - Coflt1CRt'ONDRNTS-The First National Bank , Lincoln , Nebraska. The + Chemical National Banlr , New York City. . , ) o ( . a o LIME , HARD ' * ) , AND DOORS , LLJMJ3EkZ SOFT wIN s , BLINDS. COAL' t ) o ( ' t ; - , . . WARREN Manager. . ! si - - - - - MOUNTAIN TOP. GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE VIEW FROM LONG'S PEAK , ! I A Landscape No Painter Can Put Upon Canvas , No Words Fully Express-Trem hung With Fear at the Stupendous Scene-Anna Dickinson's Card. All lovers of mountain scenery hav ing a few days' time at their disposal must make a flying trip to Estes park , the most beautiful and inviting of all Colorado parks , but not the largest. It is only six miles wide by ten miles long , . through which ran several streams , filled with "speckled beauties , " so much sought for by skilled anglers. At the south end of the park rises Long's peak in all its majesty and grandeur , with a sentinel on either side nearly equal its height. The altitude of the park is 7,500 feet. We leave our wheels at the hotel and drive up to Lamb's ranch , where we spem1 the night at an olcvation of 10.- 000 feet. At sunrise the tlext morning , mounted - ed on horseback , with an experienced guide in the lead , we ride up to timber line , where we picket our horses and I commence the climb of the bowlder j fields , necessitating much courage and I determination , as these bowlders are . angular rocks of solid granite and run in size from a chicken coop to a mod. em dwelling. In the center of this bowl- dor field was passed the slab ecording the death of Carrie Welton of Connecticut , who a few years since unwisely insisted - ed upon the guide accompanying her to the peak too late in the season. When returning , they were caught in a severe gale and blinding storm. After suffer- fag as only one can suffer when surrounded - rounded by that intense loneliness , stung by the pangs of cold and cravings of huu- ger , ] nor life was sacrificed. The trusty guide for hours made supernatural efforts - forts to carp her over those almost impassable - passable rocks until , at her request , he left her to bring a rescuing party from the ranch , which upon arrival found life extinct. Following the guide , we pass through an opening called the "keyhole" and emerge beside an unwelcome precipice. We carefully pick our way along the brink , which requires all our nerve and resolution , but yet is not as tiresome us the loose sand and broken rock , rising at an incline of 45 degrees , just beyond. By perseverance and an occasional rest we are enabled to reach that ugly precipice - pico on our right ; and by using both hands and feet we make the summit , where we stand speechless with wondr" and admiration. Hard as it was would stake the same heroic effort a I hundred times were it necessary to witness - ness the grand scone before us. Nearly 8 , 000 feet below is Estes park , the sportsman's paradise ; to the west is Middle park and Hot Sulphur Springs ; to the south South park. Beyond these peaks we see the range for a distance of over 200 miles. With the aid of our glasses we discern Gray's peak , Mount Lincoln , Mount Evans , Pike's peak and Old Ouray in Idarshall pass , some of which are 200 miles distant. What a scene it is ! What an ocean of mountain billows , in constrat to which we turn to the east and see an ocean of plains- the one as quiet as the peaceful sea in a calm , the other as tempestuous as the tossing billows. Never was time more valuable than now. So much to ho seen. Such a pie- turo to paint in our minds so that it may never fade. Think of making this im pression indelibly upon one's mind , covering this panoramic view of 200 miles in either direction of plains , valleys - leys , parks and mountains , of growing fields of wheat and far distant cities , of snow capped mountains , of magnicent forests and tlnystal streams. Again and again we sweep the horizon - zen and study a landscape no painter can paint , no speech can express. Before returning we must look at the souvenir deposits of visitors. Here is a shingle by Major Powell , who , with William N. Byres , was the first to make the ascent in 1808. Here is Anna Dickinson's card , the firstwomtm to ascend the peak , also of the part * who climbed the peak in 1878 to witness the total eclipse , together - gether with thousands of visitors' carci5. The top of the peak is level , covering a few acres , and we wonder that a house has not been built there for the accommodation - modation of these who might wish o remain overnight and see the sun rise. Before returning we must take one look over the crater wall , which has a per. pendicnlar ( lescent of 3,000 feet. How tervonsly w approach the edge , step by step , until our strength fails us and tvo can go no farther. Trembling with fear , we return from this stupendous scene , bewildered with mixed feelings of pleasure and fear. Before - fore making the descent we take a final view , the like of which we shall never again see. We retrace our steps , and having paned the most dangerous places courage is restored , and we reach the park after nightfall so tired and with such a longing for our couch , but with the feeling that we wonidsacrifice anything reasonable rather than deny ourselves to Long's peak , but having once made it nothing would tempt us to climb it again.-Edward B. Light in Good Roads. She Krww. "Do be quiet , Johnny. Don't you know that there's a visitor in the next room ? " said Frances to her little broth- er. i < < How do you know' ' ' You haven't been in. ' ' "But , " said Frances , "I hear main- ma saying 'my dear' to papa.Pick Mo Up. Remorse. A chemist had made a mistake in his weights and poisoned a customer. When the fatal tidings were brought to him , he pulled out two handfuls of hair and exclaimed : "Wretch that I am-and my best customer - tomer too ! " -London July. RED WILLOW , T. A. Sexson attended the G. A. B. encampment at Hastings , last week : John Longnecker's two daughters - ers have been suffering from , an attack of the grip. Taylor Quigley is circulating a petition to call an mention to rote seed and1 feed bonds. Mr. Canaga has been confined to his home for some time with au attack of rheumatism. i The young people were invited to spend the evening of Valentine day at Frank Simpson's. After thinking the proposition to bond over calmly , we think it the best method by which to supply - ply our people with feed stud seed. Donations in sufficient quantities cannot be procured t0 supply the needs of the large number of destitute - titute people. If we refuse to bolll , in our opiniondonations vil1 cease. as it will be 111111)1 ) facie evidence that we do got rlee(1 help , if we I reject aUY reasollalle ) nails 01 hetpr , ourselves. i NEBRASKA hits a floating warrltnt inlebtedness of over $000,000 on which she is paying interest at the rate of 7 per cent in addition to the full limit of the bonded in- debtedacss. although the state ; c nstituti0n sa3u that the public , , I , peace debt shall not exceed $100- 000. A reorganization of the state finances is one of the most important - tant if not the most important snl- ject that is crying for legislative I action.-Omaha Lee. ! I Ii i FItEDEItICIc iOUGLAS , the famous - mous ex-slave , die(1 ( in Was111ng- ton , Wednesday evening of this week. ; , The people of Blue Mound , Ill. . Captain Evans' 01(1 home , have sent a carload of corn , provisions , clothing , and $90 in money to this , county for relief use. i lsre understlutd that the lllessrs. Church and Hart will realize a handsome thing out of their Colorado - rado cattle deal. George Lelew went down to Hastings , Wedllesbay night , to take a position in the asylum. C. T. Brewer was in Omaha , the close of last week. HERE ARE A FEW PRICES. A.B.C. Best Crackers ( by bog ) lb. . . 6c hams , per 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . roe Bacon , per lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r2/c Pork , per lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . roe 10 lbs. Lard ( dinner pail free ) . . . . . $1.25 201bs. G. Sugar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : .oo 2olbs. Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r.oo 25 lbs. N. 0. Sugar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 6 Cans Best California Fruit. . . . . . . f.oo Cocoanutseach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c Great variety of canned vegetables at lowest prices in the city. We are giving away the Cristy bread and cake knives , also toilet soap. Try our 25 cent tea , positively the best in town for the money. Four sacks of White Bread flour for $3.00. For the Lenten season we have just received a fine line of herring , whitefish , mackerel , salmon and trout. Try us , we can please you. MCCooK MERCANTUS Cu. A CHANCITO MAKE MONEY. I am out of debt , and thanks to the Dish Washer business for it. In the past five weeks I have utade over $500 , and I am so thankful that I feel like telling everybody , so that they can be benefited by my experience. Anybody can sell Dish Washers because everybody wants one especially when it can be got so cheap. I believe that in two years from now every family will have one. I'ou can get full particulars by address- ng the Iron City Dish Washer Co. , E. $ . Pittsburg , Pa. , and you can't help but make money in this business. I believe that I can clear over $3,000 the coming year , and I am not going to let sucli an opportunity pass without ino- provement. We can't expect tosucceed without trying. MRS. B. t For Sale or Lease. The butcher shop and tools onVest Dennison street. Inquire of S. M. Cochran - ran & Co. , or of PtRRY SToNg. Caneron's Home- . GI'owll Seeds. Seiui foi I1111StI aLtC4iL Catalogue logue to .J l.lll's Caill- eion ; , at Bt'ld'vet' City , Nebraska. . . CA VET , MAa Ks COPYRIGHTS. CAN I OBTAIN A PATENT @ For a prom answer and an honest opinion , write to OIll N & CO. , who have had near ) aftyycan' experience In the patent buslness. Zommunica- ( Ions 8trictly confidential. A Handbook of information - formation concerning l'ntents and how to obtain - tain them Bent free. Also a catalogue of mechanical - ical and 8cientUlo books sent free. Patents taken through Munn k Co , receive 8peclalnotice inthe eientitiCAltieriennand thus are brought widely beforetbo public wlth- out cost to the inventor. 'Phis splendid paper. dweekly , elegantly illustrated , hasbyfu the largest circulation of any scientific work In the world. S3 a year. Sample cottes sent free. Building Edition monthly , $2.50a year. Single copies , 'l. , cents. i very number contains beau- tifl plates , In colors , and photnpmpls of new houses- with plans , enablinir builders to show the latest desltms and secure contracts. Addreas MUNN & CO. , NRw Your , 361 BROADWAY. 09. M. Mc8RAYEi4 , 1'at"YRIChfI : uF "lii ; McCook Transfer Line. BUS , BAGG.dGE AND EXPRESS. ; Onll illl'1litUt' ( ' van III the city. Also have a first class house moving Ifiltit. Leave orders for bus calls at COlrllnerciai hotel or at oflicc opposite the depot. II. OSBORN I'RI lR CTUR 4'r Trlu : TRANSFER. I afu tve11 t quipped to do anything and everything in the line of braying business. Twill move pianos or household goods promptly (1nl safely. Your patronage - ronage is solicited. Barn o11)OSite [ the Central lintel. Chase ic , Lcc3 a 1diliv Stock Co. . Horses branded on left hip or left shoulder. P. U. address Iniiwrd. ( Chasa county , and Ilcat- riee. Nebraska. Itange. 3 Stinking Water and the Frenchman creeks , in Chase county. Nebraska. Brand as cut On sileof romeanitfIFon hip und sides of sonic , or anywhere - whore on the' animal. EL3IElt ROWELL , NOT.IiY I UtLFi : , Estate , Collations , AND INSUI1'NCE. , IicCOCg , - f EBFASK . J. E. 1LAW - - -1 1 , AGENT LrNC.r.N . I.AND CO. , i , : - - .Fnr/SKA . , , ' , . , . (1. i ) .r x'mmrl Rank. C11AlvLES II. ROVIE , ATTORNEY - ATLAW i McC00ICNEBRASKA. . McC00IC , - ; - , I USTIN.1. R ITTE\IIOUSE , LAW , . McCOUK , NELiA.SKA 1'0lice ( over the Famous Clothing itore. Mns. E. E. UTTER. I -MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR.- Piano , Organ , Guitar and Banjo. VOICE TRAINING A SPECIALTY. 3TIIDr0 aooi [ 3. oPwa a.triacnows. McCook. - Nebraska. a 1 - , . . y , - - - - - - - - - - - t I Jas. Boss . Filled Watch Cases k arc all gold as far asyou eau sec. 't'hey look like silid cases wear like solid cases , and l are solid ease : f 'r all 1)rtctical purposes-yet . enl ; cost about half as much as an out- , a.lr'.t sfhtl 'oi,1 ca-c LVarcanted to I I % ( u ! year for io years ; muv in Cnu = t.lnt ue ' tIC ii rt itv'rz"rt itnevur Sini'etltey r ' C : r..t ' ! : t , ' : -it Li. , l : trlu ) tl'I7C,1 .ttlt..i G r.yr rr t.i. d f c' ' ' t.c cze-.the , ' 'f4 ' . ! , ; . . .L. , . ' tr.l. . . . . -7'1 . a r a w - . - , X f . .a . . . . . . . . . x.-.t ; : ' . ; r , , , .j IHW , 1i I . . . . t. . ' . : c iy trition , iN t i , i crttii ( lie fingers. .r : : .liC1I ti..filers. Ask to J S-c p . ; nphi. t , or semi fm mI ; it ) the makers. , Keystor eW teh Case Co. , PHILADELPHIA. . . . , . : - - . i 0 ORE ACK CHE RE 0 0 , 1E E ) f I t : CI1Ec ( , t AVE L , CONSTIPATION , INFLAMATION cFflE ! BLADDER. AHD ALL KIDNEY DISEASES . - _ l - - - - - - , Ln OJCLA ISTHE BEST- FIT FOR AKING. , S. CORDOVAN , i FRENCH&ENAGELLEO CALF. . . 'il ' 4g3. p FINECAtr&1 ANGAPOa -x 1pir. ; $3.so POLiCE,3soLES. $ b.so32.WORKINGI4l l" h Y , . ' 1 52.$175BOYS'SCHOOLSHOE. 1 - , , , -LADIES- : , s g2 9S2s17g - B ES ? DONsOL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE i aPOCac rortranss. Over One Million People wear the w. L. Douglas 3 & 4 Shoes All our shoes are equally satisfactory They give the best value for the money. They equal custom shoes In style and fit. ' Thar wearing qualities ore unsurpassed. ' The prices era uniform--stamped on sole. From Si to $3 saved over other makes. If your dealercannotsupply youwecan. Sold by l DEAIIIt ; whose name will shortly appear - pear here. Agents wanted. Apply at once. . , . . . . . . . " . Snh Cri : c1 fur Castoria. . . she clang to Casturin. v : i.r , . ' il 1ta I L..u 1r nSh ) gavothdm C.lstoria. COLE o s , r.1A O1 NO IERCIIANT TAILOR OF McCuOC , Has just received a new stock of CLOTHS and TRIMMINGS. If you want a good fit.- ting suit made at the very lowest prices for ) good work , call on him. Shop first door west of Barnett s Lumber Office , on Dennison .treet. .treet.MeIMiLLElT MeIMiLLElT BROS. ocaLcns IN , Harness & SadIery Repairing Promptly Attended to. East Dennison St. McCook , Neb. v. V. CACE , , U 1 31c000K , NE8RASKA. t Omcx Uouns-J to 11 a. m. , 2 to G and f t , L p. m. Rooms over First National banes Night cans answered at office. , J. A. CU iN , r /a rIIIIS61a11 ! dlli SllUGOll , .I . 3IcC00K , NEISP.ASKA. 'Orrxcs-Front rooms over Lowmaa dr ! ion's store. RESIDENCE-402 McFarland St : , 1 two blocks north of McEntee hotel. Prompt stteutlon to sit calls. I i , iSr i J