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By F. M. KIMMELL.
Subscription , $1 a Year in Advanc
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
Largest Circulation in Red Willow Cc
THE selection of General LeonardWooi
r as governor-Kenerul of Cuba is anothe
wise action of the president.
GOVKRNOR POYNTKR doubtless dii
the wise thing , from a Populistic stand
point , in naming Ex-Senator Allen to fil
the vacancy made by the sad am
regrettable death of Senator Hayward
THE action of the Republican tnajorit ;
in the House of Representatives in adopt
ing the Reed rules shows that tha
majority means business , and that i
intends to fulfill to the best of its abilit
the pledges of the party.
DUN'S REVIEW for December 2 says
"Business continues wonderfully large
prosperous , and healthy. In four week
failures have been reported amountiiij
to $6,848,590 , against $8,110,475 in tin
same weeks of last year , $11,610,195 ii
1897 , and over $12,000,000 in itfgS , an <
also in 1895. Yet the volume of solven
trade represented hy exchanges at tin
principal clearing houses has been fo
the month 22.5 per cent greater thai
last year and 46 per cent greater than ii
1892. "
"THE future government of the Philip
pines rests with" the government of tin
United States. Few graver responsibil
4. ities have ever been confided to us. I
we accept them in a spirit worthy of on
race and our traditions , a great oppor
tunity comes with them. The island
lie under the shelter of our flag. The ;
are ours by every title of law and equity
They cannot be abandoned. If wedeser
them we leave them at once to anarch ;
and finally to barbarism. We fling them
a golden apple of discord , among th
rival powers , no one of which could per
mit another to seize them unquestioned. '
President McKinley's Annual Messagi
to Congress.
THE money in circulation in theUnitec
States has increased 33 per cent sinc <
Mr. Bryan and his deluded followers a
Chicago and all over the country in 189 !
announced that our 11101163' could neve ;
increase without the free and unlimitec
coinage of silver. On July i , 1896 , thi
money in circulation was $1,509,725,200
and on December i , 1899 , it was $1,985 ,
930,964 , with the prospect of crossing tht
$2,000,000,000 mark by the end of thi
present month , while the gold coin am
certificates increased from $498,449,24 :
on July 1,1896 , to $778,388,303 , Deceuibe
I , 1899 , a gain of 31 per cent in tota
currency and 56 per cent in gold ant
gold certificates.
THE recent interview of the new Pop
ulist senator from Idaho , Henry Heit
field , in which he frankly admitted Re
publican prosperity in his state , is nol
calculated to please the Silver Republi
cans of Idaho who are now playing "foi
position. " Senator Heitfield said : "The
times are good in our'state. " % Cattle ; foi
instance , are selling for just three time !
what they were two or three years ago
Wool is in much better demand , and thf
h
gold and lead mines of the state are being
h worked with great profit. " Other states
men and citizens besides Mr. Heitfelc
have also awakened to the fact lbat"th (
free and unlimited coinage of silver ai
16 to i" is not necessary to growth am
material well-being.
PEOPI.E who are exercised over tin
assertion that the extension of the tarif
lines around the island of Porto Rice
would prove disadvantageous to oui
sugar-producing interests , forget that the
island itself is less than half the size o :
the state of Massachusetts and that the
sugar-producing area is simply a fringe
along the water's edge. Porto Rico's
sugar exportation in her best yean
amounted to but about $6,000,000 , a verj
small percentage of the sugar which we
are compelled to buy from foreign coun
tries ; while by eliminating the tarifl
lines and accepting her products whicli
we require , we open to ourselves a mar
ket For $15,000,000 annually of farm
products and manufactures which the
people of that island are compelled tc
import and would buy exclusively irorr
us if our tarifflines were extended arounc
the island.
1f 1 Baking Powder
Made from pure
- cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum *
Alum Baking powders are the greatest
mcnacm to health of the present day.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. . HEW YORK.
Barbed Wire
Hard and Soft Coal
Pennsylvania
and Hard Coal.
Colorado -
Canon City
Maitland Soft Coal.
Maitland Nut
Barnett Lumber Co.
Fence Posts
W. C. T. U. COLUMN.
MRS. MINNIE FINITV , Press Supt.
"God , Home and Native Land. "
Municipal elections were held in seventeei
cities of Massachusetts and in many of ther
important contests were to be settled. L
most cases the main issues seemed to be th
personality of various candidates for mayo
and the liquor license question which rankei
next to or ahead of that of the mayoralty
These seventeen cities have touched the righ
keynote for clean legislation , for a town o
city without a mayor , whose heart is set ii
maintaining and protecting the virtues am
welfare of its citizens , is unworthy of thi
most important position.
* *
The leading temperance societies of Eng
land have been welded together and a bij
demonstration made. Twenty-two teetota
mayors from as many English cities took par
in the exercises.
* *
Every state in the Union but three has en
acted laws requiring the scientific instruction
of the effects of alcohol and narcotics in tin
public schools.
* *
A North Dakota prohibition law makes al
money received for liquor , within the state
usury , and a person may recover upon suit a
law the entire amount paid.
* *
The next world's convention of the W. C
T. U. and kindred organizations is fixed fo
Edinburgh , in 1900. It will take place tin
week following the World's Temperance Con
gress in London , the first week in June.
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The annual out put of the Milwaukei
breweries is 2,348,798 barrels.
* *
Bishop Charles B. Galloway , who has don <
more to throttle the liquor power in Mississipp
than any other man says : "Every pulpit ir
the land should be a throne of thunder agains
this monstrous iniquity ! "
* *
Lady Henry Somerset is laboring to induce
London and other English cities to employ
matrons in police stations , after the fashion o
the United States.
Election day has passed away ,
And Willie's won the tin ;
Some politicians smoked cigars ,
Some drank a little gin ;
Our customers drank water
And claimed 'twas rather thin ,
But the tender , juicy meat we sell
Caused them to loudly grin.
So everybody , great and small ,
Come in and see our goods this fall ;
Tho' we may fail , we'll surely try
To merit confidence while you buy ,
For all our goods will stand the test ,
Game , beef , pork , mutton and the rest ;
And the poultry is the very best
At the market of Marsh & Everist.
SOUTH SIDE.
Winter is here at last.
Florence Johnston is again filling the office
of organist for the South Side Endeavor.
The Christmas entertainment will be held
on Saturday evening instead of Monday.
Remember the preaching , next Sunday , in
the Fitch school-house at 3 o'clock p. m. All
are cordially invited.
Eurilla Fitch started on No. 3 , last Satur
day night , for a holiday visit at her grand
parents in Goldfield , Colo.
William Thomas lost all of his alfalfa , lasl
Tuesday night , by fire. Charles Wasson firsl
noticed the stacks in flames and at once ran
to notify Mr. Thomas , but it was too late tc
save the hay.
It takes but a minute to overcome tickling
in the throat and to stop a cough by the use oi
One Minute Cough Cure. This remedy quick
ly cures all forms of throat and lung troubles ,
Harmless and pleasant to take. It prevents
consumption. A famous specific for grippe
and its after effects. D. W. Loar.
EAST RED WILLOW.
Corn shucking is nearing the end.
W. D. Spencer will farm the Hereth place ,
next year.
Christ Jensen has moved to his own place
on Coon creek.
Preaching at the Redwillow school-house ,
next Sunday afternoon at 3.
Lewis Longnecker has been on the sick-
list for the past two weeks.
A good many improved the opportunity ,
and sowed rye and wheat after the rain.
C.J. Sutler of Red Cloud was in this vicinity ,
a few days ago , looking after his land interests
here.
If the people would take as much interest
in church matters as they do in Saturday even
ing parties , a great work could be accom
plished in this section.
His Life Was Saved.
Mr. J. E. Lilly , a prominent citizen of Han
nibal , Mo. , lately had a wonderful deliverance
from a frightful death. In telling of it he
says : "I was taken with typhoid fever , that
ran into pneumonia. My lungs became hard
ened. I was so weak I couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me. I expected to
soon die of consumption , when I heard of Dr.
King's New Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. I continued to use it , and now
am well and strong , I can't say 190 much in
its praise. " This marvelous medicine is the
surest and quickest cure in the world for all
throat and lung trouble. Regular sizes 50
cents and Sl.oo. Trial bottles free at McConnell -
Connell & Berry's ; every bottle guaranteed.
INDIANOLA.
W. O. Bond transacted business in the bi
west-end town , Monday.
Mrs. James I. Lee of McCook visited relt
lives and friends here , last Sunday.
J. W. Dolan and II. W. Keyes were bus
ness pilgrims to the county's capital cit }
Tuesday.
G. W. Short , II. M. Gilbert and W. II. Rus
sell were among the visitors to the count
seat , Monday , on business.
Art Crabtree had business in the west em
metropolis , Saturday evening. It is undei
stood that Art will be deputy under Sheril
Kinghorn.
J. H. Goodrich , formerly a resident of ou
city , and an early treasurer of the county , noon \
on the road for a Lincoln wholesale house
was about on business , first of the week.
No Right to Ugliness.
The woman who is lovely in face , form am
temper will aways have friends , but one win
would be attractive must keep her healtli
If she is weak , sickly and all run down , sin
will be nervous and irritable. If she has con
stipation or kidney trouble , her impure bloo <
will cause pimples , blotches , skin eruption
and a wretched complexion. Electric .Bitter
is the best medicine in the world to regulati
stomach , liver and kidneys and to purify tin
blood , it gives strong nerves , bright eyes
smooth , velvety skin , rich complexion. It wil
make a good-looking , charming woman of ;
run-down invalid. Only 50 cents at McCon
neil & Berry's.
BANKSVILLE.
n\s *
Ray Gale been employed to teach the com
ing term of school.
John Rowland , who has been quite low witl
typhoid fever , is slowly recovering.
Considerable rye and wheat have beei
sown in this vicinity , since the rain.
The new school-house is nearly completec
and will soon be ready for the winter term.
J. II. Relph and family , Rev. J. E. Tirril
and Robert Kelley and sisters were visitors ai
Andrew Anderson's , Sunday.
Andrew Johnson , road overseer , has beer
rustling the poll taxes under his jurisdiction
and as a result the roads are greatly improved
H. II. Benjamin was in this vicinity
Wednesday , after repairs for his pump , which
has been giving him considerable trouble and
annoyance lately.
Volcanic Eruptions
Are grand , but skin eruptions rob life ol
joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them , alsc
old , running and fever sores , ulcers , boils
felons , corns , warts , cuts , bruises , burns !
scalds , chapped hands , chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches ,
Only 25cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by McConneli & Berry.
BARTLEY.
J. Fletcher was in McCook , this morning.on
business.
Mrs. Wymore is seriously ill with erysipelas
of the face.
Pap has recovered from the grip and is al
work , this week.
E. R. Moore is down with an attack of neu
ralgia of the stomach.
The school entertainment is-on the boards
for this ( Friday ) evening.
George Theobold from Astor , Iowa , is here
looking after his interests.
Elder Roberts is at Lexington , this week ,
attending the district Christian convention.-
The G. A. R. and W. R. C. will instal offi
cers , January 6th , 1900 , and will have a big
bean dinner.
Business in Bartley is fair to good. Hogs
being on the boom a little helps both farmers
and merchants.
The bridge over Dry creek in the west part
of town should be replaced with a new one.
"It's mighty shaky. "
.In the sensatorial trial of Hitchcock vs.
Allen , the Popocrafic jury stood n to I in
favor of the defendant.
Bismarck's Iron Nerve
Was the result of his splendid health. In
domitable will and tremendous energy aru
not found where stomach , liver , kidneys and
bowels are out of order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring , use Dr.
King's New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25 cents at
McConneli & Berry's.
A large number of Western gold brick
operators have started toward Brooklyn since
the expose of the Franklin syndicate.
Mr. J. Sheer , Sedalia , Mo. , saved his child's
life by One Minute Cough Cure. Doctois
had given her up to die with croup. It's an
infallible cure for coughs , cold , grippe , pneu
monia , bronchitis and throat and lung troub
les. Relieves at once. D. W. Loar.
The people complain of the great length of
the president's message ; but just think ofwhat
we will have to grapple with when we get a
woman president !
Mrs. R. Churchill , Berlin , yt. , says , "Our
baby was covered with running sores. De
Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured her. . " A
specific for piles and skin diseases. Beware
af worthless counterfeits. D. W. Loar.
The people are now regretfully turning their
; yes from the football field to the thermometer.
J. B. Clark , Peoria , I1L , says , "Surgeons
wanted to operate on me for piles , but I cured
: hem with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. " It
is infallible for piles and skin diseases. Be-
nrare of counterfeits. D. W. Loar.
Now
Our full line of Xmas Goods for 1899. In this
. line you will find a large assortment of useful
medium-priced goods , selected with great care ,
with a wide range of prices in each department.
It-would be impossible for us to describe each
line , so we invite you to
call and inspect them
Magic
for yourself. We advise Lanterns
early buying ; the result
All complete with
will please you. slides
Steam Engines Celluloid Goods . . .
Complete Mechanical Toys at in all the new and up-to date
650 , $1.00 , § 1.75 and $2.50 styles and colors.
Tool Chest . . .
Like this 6oc
Celluloid Albums . .
7 by 9 , holding 24
pictures , only 290
We have 20 other styles.
Toy Trains . . .
Iron Trains
Others at . 25c to
Children's Books . .
All kinds ; all prices.
Doll Trunks . .
with lock and keyonh/35c
Fine Neckwear.
.and Handkerchiefs
Just let us show you this line ; it's a cure for sore eyes.
Purses . .
to fit your pile.
Dressed
Dolls . Candy . .
Get our prices.
This beauty
at - 49c
Others at Mirrors
$ l.oo , $1.25 , to Mirrors
$5.00. Mirrors
Mirrors
Queensware . . . .
When visiting our store don't fail to look over
the line of Salad Dishes , Cracker Jars , Vases , Water
Sets , Fruits , Fancy Plates , Mugs , Cups and Saucers ,
Etc. , Etc.
Drums , 25 to $1.50
Our line consists of new goods bought
for this season nothing carried over
and we mean to maintain our past repu
tation of feeing
THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN.
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Toy Dishes . . .
Dishes ioc
Fine China 250
Also sets in tin and granite.
Doll
Carriages . .
This one only 190
Carts and Cabs
from. . . . . .25c to $3.OO
Shoo = -
Flys . . .
Like this one
THE "BEE HIVE" !
McCOOK , NEB. X
COLSON & THRONE , Proprietors
Our Doors Close Forever
In Twelve Short Days. 15 ?
next few days will be great clays in every
department. Such barg-aiii-giving siicli selling at such a
loss would never be thought of except in a Retiring-From
Business Sale. You can't afford to miss the Marvelous
Bargains in Men's and Boys' Fine Clothing- and Furnishing
Goods that we are offering in the last days of our business
career. Everybody knows how satisfactory "The Famous"
make of clothing is. This is your last opportunity to buy
it at any price. Everybody is invited to attend the last
days of this great sale.
BOYS' KNEE PANTS SUITS.
$2.25 Suits uow..81.25
2.50 Suits now. . 1.35
2.75 Suits now. . 1.50
3.00 Suits now. . 1.75
Finer , same low rate.
BOYS' LONG PANTS SUITS.
34.00 Suits now.2.25
4.75 Suits now. . 2.65
5.00 Suits now. . 2.85
6.00 Suits now. . 3.90
Finer , same propoitiou.
BOYS' LONG & KNEE PANTS.
8 .40 , now $ .20
.50 , now 25
.60 , now 30
.75 , now 35
1.00 , now 50
COLLARS AND CUFFS.
E.&W.Linen Collars , 2 for.25
Barker " " 3 for.25
E.&W.Linen Cuffs,2pr. " .25
BestCelluloidCollars.S for .25
Scarf Pius and Shirt Jew
elry at half price.
FURNISHING GOODS.
All Elgin Shirts now. . $ .65
All Night Shirts now. . .65
All Uul'ud'd Shirts now .35
All Wool Overshirts half price
FINE SILK UMBRELLAS.
82.50 Grade now. . $1.00
3.40 Grade now. . 1.60
4.00 Grade now. . 1.95
5.00 Grade now. . 2.35
HENS' SUITS.
8 6.75 Suits now. .83.
9.50 Suits now. . 5.
9.75 Suits now. . 6.
10.50 Suits now. . 7.
Finer , same low rate.
MENS' PANTS.
81.50 Grade now. . $ . !
1.75 Grade now. . L !
2.00 Grade now. . 1. .
2.50 Grade now. . L !
3.00 Grade now. . 2. <
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS
AND MUFFLERS.
$ .35 , now 8 .5
.50 , now
.65 , now i
.75 , now i
1.00 , now (
The Famous Clothing Company
