1(1 j 9 If ® fje ' " ' "iltt : 00b ; ; Sfrtbtme. ; . . I . , . . . , . , Mifll SIXTEENTH YEAR. McCOOK RED WILLOW COUNTY. NEBRASKA. FRIDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 11 1898. NUMBER ,39 H 111 * ' I H jg/B A District Exhibit. iFsl' ne ° tne m09t important acts of the By H late Farmers' convention in our city was \ \ H that deciding to unite the eight counties H W of the 29th senatorial district for the H wM purpose of making a joint exhibit of the BwrV products of the same. This idea is be- H ! * rl * ng uri > 'e < l ljV the members of the Ne- H l | a braska Commission of the exposition , H f % V * ani Vice-President . A. Poynter , E. D. Y \l& Johnson , Supt. Department of Agricul- l I J ture , and Asst. Secretary W. H. Dearing H \ si of the Commission were in attendance at H I VI the convention , and advanced good rea- H i fi sons why such action should be taken H \ by the convention. These gentlemen H Vfl stated that free transportation will be M JK- " " " * provided for all exhibits save live stock , H Pf and that free space would be given for H JjEj the exhibits in the proper buildings. UT f ! rhls idea of KrouP'niJ exlnlits although Kd ki cacn counly could retain its identity by B # 91 labels attached to the several articles , B ku recommends itself to all as being in the H % gg interest of economy of money and of H vj' space as well. Hence , we say , the wisH - H hfl dom of the adoption of the following Vj resolution by the convention : Hf jj "Resolved , Tliat the counties of Fur- H J fl "as , Gosper , Red Willow , Frontier , H 1 JE Hitchcock , Hayes , Chase , and Dundy , H I M composing the 29th senatorial district , H | J H proceed to the organization of 'The H | 1 W Southwestern Nebraska Exposition Com- W \ 3 mission , ' and that such commission be W jM composed of a president , secretary , the W \ fit commissioners of each county in the m / > im district , and one vice-president irom 9 J a I each county. " H 1 1 j This resolution was unanimously adopt- H 111 -ed , and Stephen Belles of McCook was HI I L , v chosen president , C , F. Babcock , of Mc- Hl I ! Cook , secretary. The following recom- Hl 1 mendations were made for vice-presi- Hn I dents from the several counties : Furs - | s | I as , D. S. Hasty ; Gosper , B. F. Downer ; H § I Red Willow , J. A. Robinson ; Frontier , it 1 L * M' Graham Hitchcock , J. F.Jones ; M If J Hayes , G. M. Potter ; Dundy , L. Morse ; H wf Chase , James Burke. H it And further action was taken to the H II effect that : M M " Whereas , the purpose of this organi- mfl f zation is to have this senatorial district B VI represented at the Omaha exposition in | | a manner that will reflect credit upon Southwestern Nebraska , "Therefore this convention recom mends that the county commissioners of each county make an appropriation suf ficient to carry out the purpose of the commission. " The Tribune submits that this plan i will make the expense light upon the several'counties , and that in this way the very best and largest results can be secured for Southwestern Nebraska. Let every county in the district take early action and make a suitable appropria tion , and thus get in line fer the proper > 'I \ < M and full exhibition of the resources and M , M I attractions of Southwestern Nebraska. BI I The Usual Growth. H Jfr 1 The attendance on the regular session kIVi of McCook L ° dge No. 1 , Star of Jupiter , HB 1 ? m Monday evening , was large as usual and V $ 1 the interest unabated. There were three H : W I initiations Six applications for mem- B bership were favorably passed upon , and HHv \ L m two old members were reinstated. A ft & , new committee was appointed , and an a. Mm entertainment may be expected at the B if O next meeting. A communication from V II the Supreme Lodge was read announcing K mm tne extension of the $1 premium for all Hf KB new members secured and initiated du- Hk\N\l \ ring the month of February. New mem- BhI J * ers are tne e ° any l ° d e or order , B II and the weekly initiations iu the Star of V \M Jupiter are making the order the liveli- H mm est in the city , as well as one of the Bt | B largest in Nebraska. B > School Business. During the month of February I will B | be in McCook as follows : Friday , the l 4th , and Saturday , the 12th , 19th , and Ar r 26th. Any one desiring to see me will iflB gnj me at my oSSce in the court house. Special examination the 12th. I will B hold examination in the school house in B Indiauola , Saturday , the 5th. Bfl Welborn m i Lillian , V County Superintendent. Bj H He May Return. _ Br Kfl - Bfl Rev. W. J. Turner , of Mount Vernon , B BB Ohio , filled the Congregational pulpit , B B last Sunday , in a most satisfactory way , B BB preaching earnest , forceful sermons both B morning and evening to large audiences. B Rev. Turner formerly occupied a Ne- H B braska pastorate , and should he decide B B to return to the Nebraska field again , it B K J is hoped that he will occupy the Congre- B 0M BB gational pulpit here regularly. m ' 1911 ) III With Pneumonia. & U | " Miss Mae Thompson , only daughter of > I BB O. L. Thompson of Gerver precinct , has B l ; 1 B Tjeen very ill with an attack of pneumo- B "J B uia , but is reported some better at this B 9" B writing. BBBflflflBBB BPBflflflflflB BBf fcr . . .l-iJiMia.iuiMl.Jijw , ' > t'vLA''pi"-11"1 nn' " M iiMi ruififi l T MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE. T. A. Erb was down from Akron. Monday night. Receiver Gibbons left for Chicago , Sunday , on business. H. W KEYES was up from Indianola , Wednesday , on some legal business. Chari.es O'Brien is expected back from New York state in a few days. S. P. Hart is able to be around again after a short but severe spell of sickness. J. E. KEU.EY and Edna went down to Lincoln , Wednesday night , on a short visit. J. H. BENNETT is making considerable improvements on his ranch north of Max. Miss Arvilla OlcoTT entertained a company of young friends at her home , last evening. Mrs. W. B. Mills and Miss Vica Ballew were Hastings visitors Tuesday , returning home on No. 3. A. Bickford of Trenton was in the city , Sunday , guest of W. D. Byers , leav ing for home on the night train. W. C Bullard was out from Omaha , Thursday , on business connected with his lumber and coal interests here. D. C. Wing , cashier of the Exchange National bank of Lincoln , Nebraska , was in the city , Saturday , on business. Mrs. A. P . Bonnet is ill , and has been compelled to give up her musical work , including the school cantata. Miss Addie Doan returned home , last Friday evening , from her prolonged absence , much to the joy of her many friends. Mrs. J. B. Meserve came up from Lincoln , Tuesday night , and will be the guest of her daughter , Mrs. F. M. Kim- ruell , for a few days. Miss Nora Stroud was at home to a company of friends on last Friday eve ning. Refreshments were served , games enjoyed and the evening was one of great pleasure to all. Miss BERTHA Boyle came down from Denver , Thursday evening of last week , on a short visit to friends and relatives , returning home on Wednesday. She was the guest of her brother Charles. REV.W. J. Turner of Mount Vernon , Ohio , who occupied the Congregational pulpit on Sunday last , left for home , Thursday. He will spend Sunday in Hastings on his way. He may decide to occupy this field regularly. COURT HOUSE NEWS. DISTRICT COURT. The following cases have been filed in the district court since our last report : Joseph S. McBrayer vs. William O. Bond ; appeal. In the matter of the estate of Thomas J. Murphy ; license to sell real estate. COUNTY COURT. The following licenses to marry have been issued since our last report : Abraham B. Cox , of Palisade , and Verdie Stull , of Burlington , Iowa. They were united in marriage on the 3d , by Rev. J. A. Badcon. Charles H. McDermed and Ada I. Groves , both of Culbertson , The county judge married the couple on the 3d. The School Concert. Elsewhere in this issue will be found the programme of the public school con cert to be given in the opera house on the evenings of Friday and Saturday , Febru ary iSth and 19th. This will be one of the most charming entertainments ever attempted by the public school , we might say ever essayed in our city , and The Tribune urges that the most lib eral patronage be accorded. The enter tainments will be given for the benefit of the music fuud.and this should be an ad ditional incentive to our people to place standing room even at a premium , both nights. None will be disappointed. Three Times and Out. The Duensing vs. Kemp contest case came up before Register Campbell for the third time , on Thursday of this week. A valuable tree claim just west of Indianola is involved in the contest. Kemp is a wealthy non-resident. The case has attracted much local attention , for several reasons. At Red Willow. A protracted meeting will commence in the Red Willow Christian church on February 20. Preaching by C.R.Skinner of Table Rock. All are cordially invited to attend. FARM FOR RENT. Inquire of J. V. Wharton at the hard ware store of S. M. Cochran & Co. 3ts For chapped hands or face use Mc- Connell's Benzoated Almond Cream. Antaltruria Heard From. Dear Mr. Reporter : When jou wrote from among us , giving your im pressions in free and unstinted language , I looked at ourselves as others might see us , and resolved to go to other places and learn wherein we differed. During vacation I made my way to Cultura , and that I might have the best opportunity to see people , their manners and cus toms , I put aside my school-teacher dig nity and became a " hired girl. " There I observed and thought , and while I was musing the fire burned , and I said , I will take my pen and tell Mr. Reporter what I have learned. Upon assuming duties in one of the most prominent families , I found them astir , making preparations to entertain a famous writer and traveler. The young ladies were looking up the names of new books and their authors , skimming thro' magazines. "Now , my dears , " said Madam , "you know it is only necessary to have one or two prepared conversations to gain the reputation of being literary. You would better commit to memory a few lines of 'A New Rendering of The Rubaiyat of Kayyam , ' and read that chapter of 'Quo Vadis , ' which is given in the Book Re view and be sure to look over Brown ing. " But , Oh ! Mr. Reporter ! when I found that you were the renowned traveler and writer for whom all this preparation was made , I could hardly believe it. I thought , "Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed that he is grown so great ? " And at the banquet , when you related with gusto anecdotes about your sojourn in Antaltruria , you little thought that capped and aproned waiting-maid was that same " charming daughter " of your Antaltrurian hostess. But , amid the jests and laughter , I seemed to hear little Charley's shrill , childish treble "Say , Mister ! Can you flop flies with your ears ? " which so convulsed me , I fled from the room to hide where I might give vent to my enjoj'ment of the occa sion. Here my mistress found me aud summarily discharged "a girl who could be guilty of such unseemly conduct. " Well , I was satisfied with Cultura and on my way home stopped in Utopia. Here I posed as a tourist looking at the place , and found occasion to become ac quainted and visit in the homes of dif ferent persons. Happy Utopia ! Every wouiau thought her husband's wife was the most capable housekeeper , best busi ness manager , aud most thorough-going woman in the country. Her children were the smartest , most intelligent far and away beyond her neighbors. The husband was generally more or less of a nonentity ; but his was honor enough simply to be Mrs. So-and-Such's hus band. Their reading matter was local publications , of high literary merit , be ing carried on solely by home talent. Measuring themselves by themselves , and having no other standard , the writ ers all scored high , themselves being the scorers ; consequently they are delight fully comfortable in their self-admiration and self complacency. What others call egotism and inordinate self-conceit , their dictionaries define as unconsciousness of self , and child-like candor. Their conversation is about self and children occasional ' about husband and ro mance and reality are as far apart as usual in such cases. And , Mr. Reporter , where is the differ ence , please , between us. poor Antaltru- rians and the rest of the world ? What you call "sciolists" among us I should name "shamming smatterers , " as I saw it among Culturians. With us " deceit" " tact " with them. Ours is " gossip" theirs "candid speaking. " And now , sir , my conclusion is : That human nature is much the same whether gilded , as in Cultura , self-glazed as in Utopia , or in the raw , crude state repre sented by An Antaltrurian Miss. The Wesleyans Are Coming. Saturday evening , February 26th , has been announced as the date for the ap pearance of the Nebraska Wesleyan Uni versity Male Quartet , at the Menard opera house , under the auspices of the Paris Exposition Club. During their two seasons of very flattering success , they have given some 300 concerts in six states , and have been enthusiastically received everywhere. You will miss a treat if you do not hear them. Reserved seats on sale at McConnell's Drugstore , tomorrow morning , at 35c. General ad mission , 25c. The Clarinda ( Iowa ) Herald says : " They pose as a college quartet , yet in their first and last numbers Vandewa- ter's ' Sunset' and Dudley Buck's ' Good Night , ' they showed that they could handle classical songs as well as any quartet on the road. Their program was a taste of genuine jolly college life , and the audience was so appreciative that the boys were compelled to respond teas as many as five or six encores at a time. " CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Catholic Mass at 8 o'clock a. m. High mass and sermon at 10:30 : , a. m. , with choir. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. All are cordially welcome. Rev. J. W. Hickey , Pastor. Episcopal Morning service at 11:00. : Evening service at 7:30. Sunday school at 10:00 : a. in. Evensong on Thursdays at 7:30 : p. m. . R A. RUSSELL , Missionary in Charge. Baptist Bible school at 10. Preach ing at 11. Young peoples' meeting at 7. Preaching at 8 ; a series of sermons on the Christ of Prophecy. Prayer-meeting on Wednesday evening. Ordinance of baptism administered. A welcome to all. Geo. W. Sheafor , Pastor. Methodist Sunday-school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 ; Subject "The Divinity in Humanity. " Class at 12. Junior League at 3 p.m. Epworth League at 7. Preaching at 8 ; Subject " The Secret of Success. " Prayer and Bible study Wed nesday evening at 8. All are welcome. Jas. A. Badcon , Pastor. PUBLIC SCHOOL ITEMS. programme Of the Public School Concert to be given in the Opera house , Friday and Saturday evenings , February iSth and 19th : Overture By the Bi igade Band " Clang of the Forge " Blacksmith , Kenneth Welles ; Helper , Albert Beiry. " The Bird and the Rose" . . . .Hannah Stangland Japanese Fan Song East Primary Duet from "Martha" . . .Pearl Mills , Edna Dixon Baritone Solo F. A. Pennell ' • Little Tramps" East Primary Scene "The Old Dominion" A Colored Interlude "The Singing Flowers" An Operetta With F. M. Kimmell as Gardener. Swinging Song. West Primary Brass Quartette Patriotic Medley On Saturday evening , Blanche McCarl will sing a vocal solo , G. R. Snyder will give a clarionet solo , and the " Little Tramps" will be replaced by "Shaking Quakers , " the Swing Song by " Fairy Bells , " and the South Primary will sing the "Song of the Klondike. " Edna Dixon and Roy Smith will perform a flute and piano duet. The other fea tures will remain the same. Rev. W. J. Turner of Mount Vernon , Ohio , addressed the Assembly on Mon day morning. Elsie Burgess of the Tenth grade , has been absent from school , this week , on account of illness. Charles Beardslee of the Ninth grade was the guest of Indianola friends , Sat urday and Sunday. Elsie Burgess of the Tenth grade re turned to school , Wednesday , after an absence of about a week on account of sickness. Cliff. C. Brown of the Seventh grade is gaining some fame from the publication of his little paper , The Rainbow , with supplement. Miss Daisy Jackson of the class of ' 96 , who has just closed a term of school in the Harmon district , was a visitor in the East ward on Tuesday. Miss Ona Simons of the class of ' 95 , who has completed a term of school in the-North Star district , is clerking in the Cash Bargain store of C. L. DeGroff & Co. There will beaKinetoscope and Phon ograph entertainment at the East ward , tonight. Among the special features will be the "Bucking Broncho" and the "Cavalry Drill" . The price of admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. This will be a very interesting and instructive exhibition , and a liberal patronage is desired. Fill the Opera House. The children of the McCook public schools have fairly earned the reputation of producing most attractive and delight ful 'entertainments. Those to be given on next Friday and Saturday evenings will excel anything they have ever at tempted. Money is needed in the music fund of the school. These entertain ments are contemplated and intended to replenish that fund. The opera house should be crowded on both evenings. House For Rent. A six-room house. Inquire of J. M. Henderson , at 810 Madison street. The creamery association of Dundy county has appointed a committee to perfect a farmers' institute organization for that county. F. A. Thompson expects to move into the old Day dwelling on the northeastern edge of the city , next week. The Tribune and Demorest's Family Magazine for $1.75 a year , strictly in advance. McConnell's Balsam cures coughs. The Poultry Awards. The late first annual exhibition of Re publican Valley District Poultry Asso ciation was successful beyond highest ex pectations of its members and promoters. There were over 250 birds , of thirty breeds , on exhibition ; and Judge Hitch cock was frank in his expressions of as tonishment at the high grade of the chickens shown. The exhibition was well attended , and the association's ad mission receipts show that the public was interested in the show , which was a surprise to many. Below we give the re sults of the premiums awarded , giving the winners of premiums and the score of the birds as well : White Plymouth Rocks David Mag- uer , McCook , first on pen , score 180. Singles , R. B. Simmons , McCook , first on cock , 92 ; first on cock , 94 ; second on cockerel , 93 ; first on pullet , 94 / ; second end on pullet , 94 ; third on pullet , 93 . Partridge Cochins Mrs. Ellen LeIIew , McCook , first on pen. R. L. Tinker , McCook , singles , first on cockerel , 91 ; first on pullet , 91 ; second on pullet , 89 ; third on pullet , 87 . John T. Le IIew , second on cockerel , 90 . Buff Cochins A.S.Campbell , McCook , singles , first on cockerel , gi4 ; first on pullet , 93J < ; second on pullet , 92 . G. Ornian , McCook , second on cockerel , 873/ , third on pullet , 91 . Wm. Little. McCook , third on cockerel , 87/4' . Single-Comb Brown Leghorns Alex. McDonald , McCook , first on pen , score 183 . Joseph Schmilz , McCook , second on pen , score 183 . David Deveney , Indianolu , third on pen , score 173J4. Light Brahmas Mrs. Win. Byfield , Red Willow , first on pen , score i86 | ; second on pen , score 183 . M. H. Drol- linger , Kenesaw , Neb. , third pn pen , score 183 ; singles , M. H. Drollinger , Ken esaw , first on pullet , 95 ; second on pul let , 935 first on hen , 91 . C. H. Roberts , Holdrege , second on cockerel , 85 . Barred Plymouth Rocks J. H. Wil liams , Aurora , Neb. , first on pen , second and third on pen. C. H.Roberts , Hol drege , Neb. , second on cockerel , S8 ; second on pullet , 89 ; second on cock , 8S. Black Minorcas Al. Wicken , Orleans , Neb. , first on pen , score 178 . Houdans Mary E. Wolff , McCook , second on pen , score 89 ; second on cock , 87 . White Leghorns Otto Pate , McCook , first on pen , score 183 . T. F. Rowell , McCook , second on pen , score 182 . Singles , H. W. Cole , McCook , first on cockerel , 91.1 ; second on pullets , 94 and 94. Cornish Indian Games C. C. Coglizer , McCook , first on cock , 2d on cockerel , 92 ; first on cockerel , 8g4 ; first on pullet , 91 ; second on pullet , 91. White Face Black Spanish W. O. Si mons , McCook , first on hen , 93. Silver Spangled Hamburgs C. A. Dix on , McCook , second on cock , 87X ; second end on pullet , 87. Pekin Ducks Mrs. Win. Byfield , Red Willow , first on pair ; Mrs. Jas. Harris , McCook , second. Guineas Mary E. Boyer , Danbury , Neb. , first. Pea-Fowls Joseph Snyder , McCook , exhibited a fine pair , which added to the display , although no premium was of fered. Although Judge F. W. Hitchcock cut right and left , and many exhibitors were made to feel that their birds were very low down fowls , yet his decisions and criticisms were so fair and impartial that each one learned a lesson that will be of service to them in the future. J. S. LEHEW , Secretary. W. H. Campbell , the Soil-Culture man , is seeking a permanent location in West ern Nebraska for a model farm on which to practice his theories , expecting in due time to develop his farm into an indus trial school. He desires encouragement from some locality. Why not at Mc Cook , headquarters for Southwestern Nebraska ? The Knights of Pythias expect to have Grand Chancellor H. H. Boydston of Nebraska City with them at their next regular meeting next week , and a full at tendance of the membership is desired. Chancellor W. F. McDowell of Denver , one of the most eloquent and talented speakers of the west , will in all proba- bilty be at'the Methodist church , March 15th , under Epworthian auspices. In Squire Berry's court , yesterday , John A. Kummer was bound over to dis trict court on complaint of Michael O' - Leary for alleged disposing of mort gaged property. H. H. Berry is preparing to make some improvements about his place. A new stable , fence , etc. , will be among the items. McMillen's Cough Cure ; 25c. MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS. LU McMillen's Cough Cure ; 25c. | McConnell's Balsam cures coughs. j H Culicular sonp at McMillen's ; 15c. | Scale Books For snle at Tint TribUNE - H UNE office. Best in the market. | The Tribune and Leslie's Weekly for H $3.00 a year , strictly in advance. | The Tribune and The Prairie Farmer L \ for 5 < .25 a year , strictly in advance. H For chapped hands or face use Mc- | Connell's Benzoated Almond Cream. k l For chapped hands or face use Mc- J l Connell's Benzoated Almond Cream. l H Try McMillen's Poultry Powder and f l Egg Producer. Satisfaction guaranteed. ' - H The Tribune and The Chicago Inter- l l Ocean for $1.35 ayear , strictly in advance. ! l • ymmW Try McMillen's Poultry Powder and I' l Egg Producer. Satisfaction guaranteed. I l Be in the swim. Buy one of those , ll l wonderful Vive Cameras from II. P. I l Sutton. I l The following letters were advertised ? | February 6th : F. II. Darling , William | Robertson. | The Tribune aud The Cincinnati ' " * | Weekly Enquirer for $1.50a year , strictly H in advance. | For Sale A good office desk in first H class condition , at a very low price. H Call at this office. j H The dog-catcher is abroad in the city , H and this fact may account for the disappearance - | pearance of your " purp. " | Work Wanted By the day. Leave * m order first door south of Frank Allen's. H Mrs. J. Jackson. H You will find our tin and granite ware i H department more complete than ever ' | and prices still lower. The Bee Hive. H Attention is called to the changes in H the time card in this issue. Two trains j H are added , and slight changes are made H in several of the old trains. VM W The remains of Miss Selby Jones , who ? < l died the osher day in Denver , were I " | brought down from that city , Tuesday j H evening , and taken by her parents over H to Traer , Kansas , for interment. H The party given on last Thursday in | honor of Rev. R. A. Russell was given by H Miss Kilpatrick at the residence of her i H parents , Mr. and Mrs. James Kilpatrick , J | instead of in the chapel as announced in W | our last issue. H The Ladies * Guild of St. Alban's H church will give an alphabet sociable at H the home of Mrs. W. D. Burnett , on m M Monday evening , Feb. 14. Refreshments - U ments will be served. Admission , 10c. | | Everybody is invited. H S. B. Nickum of Logausport , Indiana , W claims to have a great invention ready | to spring onto a wondering public : he | claims to have a new light that burns | brightly without any connecting wires | or outside assistance. | The Sunnyside milk wagon got in the | way of a runaway team , on Saturday | afternoon , and suffered a lively spill-out. $ s > mmm By some energetic work they succeeded " H in securing milk enough to fill their regular - H ular orders , however. H Messrs. S. M. Cochran & Co. report | their " Majestic Range" exhibition , last W week , as being an unqualified success , j M with a large sale of those famous ranges. W Their elegant new store was quite a cen mW ter of attraction during the week. mW Dr. J. P. Williams , associated with Dr. H W. Dayton of Lincoln , Neb. , will be H in McCook , February 12th , 14th and 15th , H at the office of Dr. W. V. Gage for the H treatment of diseases of the eye , ear.nose H and throat and the fitting of glasses. H Nick Colling has purchased the Franklin - H lin building , just back of C. L. DeGroff H & Co. 's store , and will move his secondhand - H hand goods into the same , next week. H The consideration was $500 , which in- H eludes the parcel of ground on which the H building is situated. H The heavy wind that prevailed on last H Friday was instrumentBl in breaking one H of the high smoke stacks of the electric H light power plant , which will entail a H loss of about $150 on the company. The H other stack was only saved from a similar - H lar fate by a narrow margin. H A son of Henry T. Rhea , an early resident - " | ident of our city , was here last week , H seeking information of the whereabouts j H of his father , whom he had not seen in H twenty-three years. Rhea lived over on H West Dennison street , in the early days | of McCook , but has been absent from H here a good many years , and his present M location seems to be in doubt. H A