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AN OPEN LETTER
To MOTHERS.
WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR RIGHT TO
THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE WORD "CASTORIA , " AND
"PITCHER'S CASTORIA , " AS OUR TRADEMARK.
/ , DR , SAMUEL PITCHER , of Hyannis , Massachusetts ,
was the originator of "CASTORA ! , " the same that
has home and does now hear . on every
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the fac-simile signature of C&t&yfi&c&x wrapper.
This is the original "CASTORIA" which has been used in
the homes of the Mothers of America for over thirty years.
LOOK CAREFULLY at the wrapper and see that it is
the hind you have always bought rf s/v r Z al' on ne
and has the signature of it yf/ & & wrap
per. No one has authority from me to use my name except
The Centaur Company , of which Chas. H. Fletcher is President.
March 24,1898. ? , /ti , J
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Do Not Be Deceived.
Do not endanger the life of your child by accepting
a cheap substitute which some druggist may offer you
{ because he makes a few more pennies on it ) , the in
gredients of which even he does not know.
"The Kind You Have Always Bought"
BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF
Insist on Having
The Kind That Never Failed Yon.
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THC CENTAUR COMPANY. TT MURRAY OTRCCT. NCWYORK CITY.
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BARGAINS.
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We have the agency for the sale of the following lands , which
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we can offer at prices and upon terms as to payments that will be
jj attractive to purchasers. Inquire at this office.
No. 5787 N # 29-1-30. No. 7'i22 S > < NE > 4 ,
No. 6005 N\V # S\V # 12-4-29. 35-I-2S.
No. 6036 SW # 6-1-37. NO. 7438 NE ; 9-2-26.
4 No. 6538 SWX 21-3-25. No. xxxx N SWX 1-3-27
3 No. 6949 NX SW # 35-2-26.
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BANK
Authorized Capital , $100,000.
Capital and Surplus , $6OOOO
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GEO. HQCKNELL , President. B. M. FREES , V. Pros.
W. F. LAWSON , Cashier. F. A. PENNELL , Ass't Cash.
A. CAMPBELL , Director. FRANK HARRIS , Director.
CLOTHING
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We Have a Greater Variety to Select
From than Ever Before , and
at Lower Prices.
I MEN'S SUITS $4.r5 and upward.
CHILDREN'S SUITS $1.75 and upward.
Overcoats , Ulsters , Mackintoshes , Underwear , Plain and
( SI ! Fancy Shirts , Wool and Cotton Hose.
Denton's Sleeping : Garments. Everyone who has used ]
these knows they are a luxury.
I. T. BENJAMIN.
Under Ganschow's Store.
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THE Q. A. R. REUNION
The Eighth Annual Gathering of the
Veterans is a Success.
THE ATTENDANCE IS NUMEROUS
The Reunion is Replete With Interest and
Pleasure-Th'c Artillery Company
Was a Prime Attraction.
BRIEF NOTES OF THE WEEK'S DOINGS
Many Notables Present and Speak-
Fine Music Sports Galore-
Decorations Pretty.
The eighth annual district reunion of
the Southwestersi Nebrasku G. A. R. as
we go to press , Friday afternoon , is
largely a matter of history. While the
reunion has not been quite all its most
enthusiastic friends had hoped it might
be , it has been , considering the times and
circumstances , one of the most success
ful gatherings in the history of the asso
ciation and reflects highly creditably on
the people of McCook , who have made
ample and generous provision for the
success of the reunion , the entertainment
and comfort of the old veterans in atten
dance.
MONDAY.
The opening day of the reunion found
not a few already present and ready to
go into camp. The da- was largely tak
en up in making assignments of tents
and grounds. The evening being devot
ed to a concert by the Brigade band and
a camp-fire , which was addressed by
Comrade Hntt. editor of the "Veteran" ,
published in Omaha , and a number of
others
TUESDAY.
The forenoon was taken up in organ
izing by states and regiments and regis
tering attendance. In the afternoon
Comrade Brill again addressed Ihose
present , being followed by Rev. J A.
Badcon and others. Comrade Britt is an
earnest , eloqiunt speaker and always
entertaining. The attendance was some
what circumscribed by the high wind of
the dav. In the evening Comrade Brilt
and quite a number of the old soldiers
took part in the camp-fire , which was
preceded by a concert by the Brigade
band
WEDNESDAY.
The day opened with superb weather
and an increased attendance marked the
proceedings of the day. The roll call of
regiments by states and a review of the
veierans occurred in the morning. This
was "Children's Day. " and the afternoon
session opened with a parade of the chil
dren of the public schools of the city.
About 700 of them with waving flags
marched from the public school buildings
to Camp Merritt in a body , in grade or
der. It was a sght that cheered every
heart and was one of the most enthusing
incidents of the reunion. At the camp
Governor Holcomb. who arrived on the
morning train , addressed them , in appro
priate terms.entertaining both schoolchil
dren and adults present by the timeli
ness and simplicity of his address. [
Following the speech by the governor
to the school children , the exercises of
Wednesday afternoon were conducted by
the ladies of the W. R. C. . and consisted
as follows :
Solo John Selby
Solo Stella Norval
Recitation Mrs. A. J. Clute
Address Mrs. A. P. Welles
Recitation Reid McKenna
Address Mrs. T. L. Ketman
Duet Messrs. Burgess and Selby
These exercises received an apprecia
tive hearing. The different numbers
were patriotic in sentiment , and were
warmly applauded.
At the conclusion of the formal pro
gram the ladies served refreshments in
their headquarters , and held a formal
reception in which many participated
with pleasure.
The camp-fire , Wednesday evening ,
was addressed by F. O. Saylor , the Re
publican nominee for state superintend
ent , Comrade Russell and Mrs. Brown.
The remarks of the next superintendent
were especially well taken and happy.
Mrs. Brown is a former southern woman
and spoke from that side of the late war
to the evident appreciation of main' .
There was the usual band concert.
THURSDAY.
On account of the wind , the morning
exercises were not carried out but the
afternoon was replete witii interest.
Speeches were made by C. E. Adams ,
M. L. Hayward , T. L. Mathews and
others. And they were all ringing , pa
triotic addresses that appealed to every
heart" , and brought forth generous ap
plause and hearty approval from the old
soldiers and others in attendance.
At the conclusion of the speeches , .
Morro Castle was assaulted and taken.
This was a thrilling scene in which com
pany "A" light artillery participated ,
supported by the Rough Riders under
Colonel Byers and a company of old sol
diers commanded by Captain Budig.
A large crowd witnessed this action
amidst the utmost interest and enthusi
asm. The only incident of the success
ful storming of the stronghold was the
spraining of Chester Walker's ankle. He ' f
was one of the large detachmen t of Span
iards defending the -castle. The Roxby
battery was also used in Us defense.
The scene embraced the hospital tent
and the work of the Red Cross.
The camp-fire was addressed by M. L
Hayward , T. J. Majors and others. But
the chief attraction of the evening'was
the rendition of a musical allegory , "The
CivilWar , " a realistic tone picture of the
war between the north and south , by the
Brigade band , assisted by a chorus of lo
cal talent , soldiers , sailors , etc This was
simply superb and delighted everybody
Old soldiers formed the infantry part of
the program , the Mosquito battery han
dled the artillery effects , Stayner's drum
corps the H vy. The costumes and ef-
fgt ( ? § flHogellFF IllfHk a splendid setting
for the tmiMc. which , it will be remem
bered , carried away the people at the
Omaha exposition. Fireworks added to
the general effect.
FRIDAY.
This morning , Congressman Suther
land and State Treasurer Meserve will
speak and this afternoon Senator Allen
and Secretary of State Cornell will de
liver addresses. The drawing card of
today will be the sham battle , which
will be followed by the civic parade and
the celebration of the "Peace DaJubi
lee. " A concert and camp-fire will to
night practically conclude.the . reunion ,
and tomorrow will be good-bye.
BUGT.K CAU.S.
A group picture was taken of the o'd
soldiers. Wednesday morning.
Comrade Russell's roast. Wednesday
night , quite took Bulger's breath.
John C. Gainmill , the old war horse
from Frontier county , was among those
in attendance.
The dance hall management has as
much business as a cranberry merchant
in pumpkin time.
Dutton's drum corps furnished some
stirring music. They wee not numer
ous , but made lots of martial music.
The twice-daily drills and gun practice
of the artillery company always drew
the crowd. The boys did good work ,
firing with remarkable speed.
Some of the battery "A" bo3s jot a
little gay and hak to be called down by
the police and their commander. But
for the most the boys have been gentle-
One of the old soldiers fell off of the
"merry-go-round" , but was not injured
much , as was at first supposed Either
the old man or the "merry-go-round"
was slightly off the center.
Governor Holcomb's address to the
school children , Wednesday afternoon ,
pleased not only the little ones , but was
highh' commended by the adults present
who regarded his remarks as very apprc -
priate aud fitting.
Dr. Gage and his Red Cross assistants
added a pretty dash of color to the sham
battle of Thursday afternoon. James
Fowler , Oliver Thorgntnson and Ray
McCarl were in the thickest of the car
nage with him.
The work of decoration was somewhat
dilatory , but the final effect was quite
attractively patriotic. Some of the dis
plays were very pretty and tasteful.
"Old Glory" and red , white and bine i
bunting served for the most part as the
basis of the decorative effects. 1
Private Parsons of company "L" has (
two small alligators , brought by him l
from Jacksonville , Florida , where the ]
Third regiment has been encamped. 1
The regiment has been moved about <
thirty miles to the beach in better camp- ]
ing grounds , it is stated.
Comrade Britt of the Omaha Veteran
was with the old vets. , Monday and
Tuesday , leaving for home on Tuesday
night. He spoke on Monday evening
and Tuesday afternoon , delivering some
of the most characteristic and forceful
and eloquent words of the reunion.
One of the hits of the reunion was the
playing of the rearranged "Omaha Ex
position" march by the band. Dr. Beach
rearranged the music to fit the G. A. R.
reunion occasion. The march was ren
dered every evening , and was repeated
almost every evening by the insistent ap
plause of the people.
The reception held by the ladies of the
W. R. C. , Wednesday afternoon , was a
very pleasant affair , indeed. The re
freshments were toothsome and weie
tastefully served. The tables were nicely
decorated appropriately to the occasion.
Music was rendered during the continu
ance of the reception. The ladies are to
be congratulated upon the affair.
The injury to Comrade Homer from
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near Palisade , in the assault on "Morro _
Castle , " Thursday afternoon , is regretted
by all , perhaps more by Chester Walker
who , in a fit of anger and pain , struck
the old comrade on the head with a gun
ramuier.than by any one else. Walker's
ankle was sprained by having a gun car
riage run over it. The old veteran's in
jury is not severe.
A woman by the name of Mrs. George
Conners , hailing from Kansas , created
quite a sensation on the grounds , Thurs
day afternoon , by assaulting a young
girl who was riding on the "merry-go- ;
round" with her husband. There was
quite a mix-up between the husband and
wife. The police brought the woman
before Police Magistrate Babcock , who
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fined her $5 and costs.
Where Money Ifl Very Mixed.
Although all accounts are kept In
dollars aud cents ( American standard )
in British Guiana , there is no existing
coinage to correspond. Gold is rarely
tendered , all larger sums being handled
in bank notes , kept so long in circula
tion that they become almost unrecog
nizable in their filthy fragmentary di
lapidation.
The silver coinage consists of the
most incongruous varieties. Besides
Biitish a number of coins , fractions and
multiples of the "gilder , " enter largely
into circulation. These are known as
the "bitt" (4d. ) , "half bitt , " the "two
bitts , " the "gilder" ( being 83 cents , or
Is. 4d. ) , and even a peculiar three half
penny piece is still extant , although
eagerly sought for by collectors.
All these coins are of great and in
teresting variety , incident on the trans
fer of the colony from the Dutch and
the once distinct governments of Berbico
anu } eiieranVaudEssequibo , long since
amalgamated.
Of copper coins the penny is kuowd
as a "gill , " while the bumble baubeo
becomes a "cunt. " Farthings were once
introduced , but were regarded with con
tempt aud suspicion , except by a few
Chinamen , who succeeded iu passing
them in their brightness for half sever
eigns.
To instance the confusion resulting ,
ll > d. is here described as "two bitts
and a half aud a gill and a cent. "
London Tit-Bits.
Parents Are Unfair to Teachers.
"That existing methods of educating
the young fall short of the ideal there is
scarcely any question , " \vritesEdward
Bok in The Ladies' Home Journal.
"The most prominent educators of the
land admit this fact. Every effort is
undoubtedly made to better prevailing
systems. But the fight is single handed.
As teachers and educators constantly
eay : 'We are alone. Parents give us no
assistance. They do not even give us
the benefit of ordinary interest. ' And
this is true lamentably true. Parents
are all too lax about the methods pur
sued in educating their children. In
hundreds of cases they do not oven know
what the methods are. They know
about them. There is
nothing no cooperation
eration of the parent with the teacher.
However much we may bo able to im
prove modern methods of education , the
best results to our children cannot be
reached until parent and teacher shall
come into closer relations than they are
at present. ' '
Frenchwomen as Wives.
Mas O'Rell considers that French
women make better wives for poor or
struggling men than do the women of
other nationalities. Their ambition am
keen sense , ho says , are great helps to a
man's efforts , and they never allow
themselves to weary in their endeavors
to be cheery and charming. Mr. O'Rel
says that the women are naturally ex
ceedingly energetic and endowed with
that vivacity which is so great a sup
port to their own spirits , and that this
enables them to impart animation ant
courage to others.
Other writers have noticed this pe
culiarity of temperament in French
women. It has been said that Americans
have it to a certain degree , that degree
which compels a constant activity , but
that lack of true balance makes woman
ly energy in the western continent fitfa
and uncertain , while the Gallic women
will be found of more eqxiable natures.
New York Tribune.
"To Buy on Tick. "
"To buy on tick" that is , on credit
is something that does not seem to
have much connection with the move
ment of a clock , and yet it is a figura
tive reference to the same thing. The
syllables "tick-tack-tock" are used ev
erywhere to represent sharp , quick
sounds of various kinds , with the move
ments that cause them , whence the ticktack -
tack of a clock or the ticking of any
quick , light motion , as the stroke of a
pen or pencil that "ticks" off our or
ders. Hence to take a thing "on tick"
is to have it marked with a tick or
stroke of the pen. E. F. Andrews in
St. Nicholas.
The Kind of Bird.
The party with' the long hair and
starving family , not to mention lesser
symptoms of the literary bent , was less
servile than usual.
"How about my poem ? " he brusquely
demanded.
"She's a bird , " replied the conductor
of the magazine.
"What kind of a bird ? " persisted the
man of letters , thoroughly aroused.
And the other , saying nothing , mere
ly indicated with a gesture the pigeon-
bole above his desk. Detroit Journal.
One of the Evil * of Slang.
Little Ruth Mr. Thmith , who did
yon kill for thithta's diamond ring ?
Mr. Smith Nobody , dear. What
makes you ask such a question ?
Little Ruth Why , Tom , ho thaid
ho'd 'a' never got it if you hadn't hung :
thomobody up for it. Jewelers' Week-
:
What Changed His Mind.
"I had supposed until yesterday ,
looter , that the days of the bleeding of
patients were past. "
"Aud so they arc. But what changed
four mind ? "
"Tho bill you sent mo. " Harper's
SVeekly.
A Thorough Sport. ;
The Deacon Young man , don't you
jnow that there's a rainy day coming ?
Spendthrift Mebby there is , but I've
joe § 5 that says the weather nan won't
jail the turn. Come , now , if yon'vo goc ;
my nerve show your money. Chicago
Sews. >
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The growth of girls is greatest in
heir fifteenth year , of boys iu their
leventeeuth.
For every widower vrho marries a
ividow there are 11 who espouse maid- )
us.
LOOK OUT FOR THE PEDDLER
And Remember What He Tells You.
He may say that he will give \un
or five years to pay for a range if he
does , don't you believe him ; he wont do
it.
He may say that the paper you sign is
only a receipt to show where the range
is. Don't believe him. It is a note , and
if \ ou sign it you must pay it.
He may tell you that his company only
wants 6 per cent interest , and that they
wiU extend the time as long as is wanted.
If he does , don't believe him. Thous
ands have been told the same story , and
their notes had to be paid when due , era
a law suit.
He may say that he will board out $10
or $20 with you. If lie does , don't be
lieve him. It is seldom , if ever , done.
He may promise 19 take your old gtove.
ill part payment , and that another man
Will come for it. If he does , don't be
lieve him. It is never done.
He may say that his reservoir is better
than the MAJESTIC'S , which is not true , r
for the reason that it is connected by
pipe and a large lock nut , which when
once rusted , cannot be removed without
cutting it out. It steams and it pounds , i
drips water on the floor , is uncomforta
ble in the kitchen , and rusts the water ,
unfitting it for use. The MAJESTIC mov
able reservoir don't fill with lit/ie or
umd , don't freeze or burst , don't rust
the water , makes no noise , don't drip on
the floor , and will last forever.
He may say that his range is made of
malleable iron , and the MAJESTIC of
cast iron. If he does , tell him it is not
true ; that it has more malleable parts
than his range , and such parts are heav
ier and better.
He uiay say that his range has a heav
ier fire box. If he does , don't believe
him. The fire box in the MAJESTIC is
double the weight of that in his range.
He may say that the steel parts iu bis
range are heavier than in the MAJESTIC.
If he does , say to him that you know
better , and that you have it from author
ity better than he gives.
He may say that his range is better
than the MAJESTIC. If he does , don't
believe him. It is not true. The MA
JESTIC is heavier and better constructed ,
is made of better material , lasts longer ,
is more easily managed and consumes
one-half less fuel. He may plead as a
saint , but he wont tell you who follows
for the money , and that it must be paid
when the collector comes.
He may say that his company owns a
mortgage on competitor. If he does ,
don't believe him. The only mortgages
possibly owned are the ones on their
customers.
He may say that repairs for the MAJESTIC -
JESTIC RANGES cannot be had from
dealers who sell them. If he does , it is
false , as the dealer can be found at all
times , and is responsible to you. Ask
Mr. Peddler where he can be found after
he leaves you.
He may tell you that , if his range is
not satisfactory after thirty days' use.
the inspector will come anil et it. giv
ing back your note. If he does , don't
believe him. The inspector dou't come ;
it is the collector , and , if you are re
sponsible , he never leaves without the
money , a mortgage , or a law suit.
He may say that his range is riveted
and the MAJESTIC is bolted. If he does ,
he is a negotiator of falsehood. Iu the
construction of the MAJESTIC it is sol
idly riveted , the only bolts used beiujr
for brackets and shelf.
He may say that he will take corn ,
wheat or stock at a high price for the
range. If he does see that it is so stated
on the face of the note , the time to be
delivered , at what place , and that the
terms are written with pen aud iuk
plainly. If this is not done , don't sign
his note. If you do , you will pay it in
cash , as his verbal agreement is of no
value iu such matters.
He may say that his company is very
wealthy. If he does , you might ask him
if this money was made on the plan as
now carried on wherever oossible , re
gardless of the dealers and without pay
ing taxes.
A stubborn cough or tickling iu the v.
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect , touches the right
spot and just what is wanted. It acts at
ance. A. McMillen.
SHEET MUSIC.
We have just received 200 new-
pieces which you can buy at 3c.
ach , come at once and have first
hoice. THE "BEE HIVE. "
Few men in this country are better or S
nore favorably known to the drug and I
nedicine trade than Mr. E. J. Schall , *
juyer in the proprietary medicine tie-
Dartment of the Meyer Bros. ' Drug Co. ,
at. Louis He says : "My boy came '
lome from school with his hand badly
acerated and bleeding , and suffering _
reat pain. I dressed the wound and ap- '
ilied Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely :
ill pain ceased , and in a remarkably
short time , it healed without leaving a -
car. For wounds , sprains , swellings
ind rheumatism , I know of no medicine
r prescription equal to it. I consider it
household necessity. " Sold by L. W.
UcConnell & Co.
Tablets and Box Papers.
You will find a fine line of tablets mul
ox papers nt this office for sale at verv
easonable figures and of the best qtial-
tv.