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Bv F. M. KIMMBLL.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
Largest Circulation in Red Willow Ca
Subscription , $1 a Year in Advance
Republican Congressional Convention.
Notice is hereby given that a Republican
conventio'n for the Fifth congressional dis
trict of Nebraska will be held in the city oi
Holdrege on the 251)1 ) day of April , 1900 , at
two o'clock p. m. , for the purpose of choosing
two delegates and two alternates to represent
the district in the national convention \vhich
convenes in Philadelphia , June igth , 1900 , and
for the placing in nomination a candidate for
congress for said district and for the transac
tion of any other business that may properly
come before said convention. The basis of
representation for each county shall be one
delegate at large and one delegate for each
lee votes and major fraction thereof cast for
Hon. C. E. Adams in 1898.
Here follows number of delegates for the
several counties ;
Adams 19 Harlan 9
Clay i ? Hayes 4
Chase 3 Hitchcock 5
Dundy 4 Kearney 10
Franklin 10 Nuckolls 13
Frontier 9 Perkins 2
Furnas 13 Fhelps 10
Gosper 4 Red Willow 11
Hall 19 Webster 13
C. A. LUCE , Chairman.
Superior , Neb. , March 13,1900.
Coming Political Events.
Republican congressional convention , Fifth
district , Holdrege , Wednesday , April 25th , 2
o'clock. Red Willow county n delegates.
Republican state convention , Lincoln ,
Wednesday , May 2d , 2 o'clock. Red Willow
county ii delegates.
THE Republican ticket should be
elected from top to bottom. Don't
scratch. Vote it straight.
DON'T overlook the article in this issue
defining the qualifications of voters in
cities and villages. It may correct a
false impression you may have about the
matter.
BISHOP POTTER has been to Manila.
He was an Atkinsoniau anti-expansionist
before he went there , but returns con
vinced that the United States can give
the Filipinos a much better government
than Aguinaldo can , and that our plain
duty is to go on with the work already
begun. He went , he saw , he was con
quered. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
WISCONSIN'S wave of prosperity was
represented in 1897 by an increase of
$9,951,327 invested in a dozen of the
principal industries of the state , with an
increase of upwards of $13.000,000 in the
value of goods made , and a gain of
$1,492,889 in wages. This was 8.72 per
cent more than was paid to wage-earners
in 1896 , and the average yearlj' earnings
of each worker were increased by $15.97.
A. BARNETT , the unanimous choice of
the Republicans of McCook for mayor ,
is a man who can call and rally to the
Republican standard the best elements
of this city , within and without the
party. His is a commanding personal
ity , his name a synonym for sterling and
rugged and manly honesty. Let no
proper effort be overlooked to make his
plurality decisive.
THE people of McCook understand
that the saloon question is not an issue
in this coming city election. It is ad
mitted that at the present time the li
censed saloon is the best plan yet devised
to restrict and restrain the traffic. En
forcement of present law and the form
ing of an educated sentiment for sobriety
are the proper and wise means at hand ,
are the means at this time recognized by
the wise friends of temperance ; and any
effort to inject the saloon question into
this campaign comes from sources not
favorable to temperance. Let this fact
be understood.
THE Porto Rican question rests be
tween two principles. One of these is in
the interests of the island alone. The
other is fundamental and affects the
whole country now and hereafter. In
the latter case the constitutional power
to levy duties on Porto Rican products
any departure from the right principle
can not be retraced. After the debate
in the house the necessity for an inter
pretation of the constitution is para
mount. The principle of freedom of
trade , recommended by the president ,
has yielded only temporarily to the more
important principle that affects the con
stitution.
THE chairman of the Democratic na
tional committee was one of the benefi
ciaries of the great trust which oppressed
\ the cotton-growers of the south. The
last Democratic nominee for governor of
Ohio , and an eminent figure in the coun
cils of that party , has acquired an im
mense fortune via monopolies. The men
who dominated the last Democratic ad
ministration are today connected with
trusts of all descriptions. Yet the Dem
ocratic party strives to pose as the great
anti-trust organization. The trust prob
lem will be solved by the Republican
party just as all other great problems
have been solved by it. The Democratic
party agitates but does not accomplish.
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Made from pure
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Safeguards the food
against alum *
Alum Baking powders are the greatest
menacers to health of the present day.
. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. , NEW YORK.
Best Grades
BARNETT LUMBER CO.
Posts
Two-by-four
White Cedar Posts
Red Cedar Posts
White Oak Posts
Building Posts
.Cypress Stock Tanks.
Dennison Street
Withdraws His Name.
Through a misunderstanding on my
part as to the existing condition of local
politics , I permitted my name to be
used'and circulated on the Petition ticket
for the office.of city clerk. This would
appear on the face of it that I had be-
come' estranged from .the Republican
party. Such , however , was not the case.
I have always been identified with the
Republican pai ty since becoming a voter ,
and my loyalty to it has never been
questioned , and never shall be , so long
as its present excellent standard of prin
ciples is maintained.
My name has been withdrawn from
the Petition ticket , and I am not a can
didate. Very truly ,
B. G. GOSSARD.
THE TRIBUNE is learning with pleas
ure the strong sentiment urging Mr.
Barnett as a peculiarly well qualified
man for the office of mayor.
THE action of the Indiana gold Demo
crats in resolving to continue their fight
on Bryanism is rather wet blankety to
those politicians who have been declar
ing that the passsge of a currency bill
would rendfr the candidacy of the gen
tleman from Nebraska more palatable to
that great class of Democratic voters
Syho have refused to accept the 450.
dollar issue.
THE military committee of the house ,
for four weeks past , has been laboring
over the Idaho insurrection of last year ,
and has heard the evidence of a score of
witnesses , whose testimony clearly es
tablishes that the governor of Idaho de
serves great praise for the prompt and
positive action he took in calling out the
military arm of the government to re
store peace and assist the civil author
ities in punishing the outlaws who
planned the destruction of the Bunker
Hill mining property and the killing of
the men who were in charge of it. Only
one side of the case has been heard thus
far , and the efforts of Democratic mem
bers of congress to connect the adminis
tration with any improper use of the
military power of the government has
signally failed. Whew the other side
has been heard from we shall know
more of the true inwardness of that
small rebellion.
$115 for Letters About Nebraska.
The passenger department of the B.
& M. R. R. R. offers thirteen cash prizes
aggregating $115 for letters about Ne
braska. Particulars of the contest , which
is open to all , can be had by addressing
J. Francis , G. P. A. , Omaha 3-9-518.
For Sale.
Five-room house , barn , two lots , hedge
and fruit trees ; fine location corner of
Dakota and Manchester streets , McCook.
Write H. G. DIXON ,
Kennett Square , Penn.
The lease of life for Uncle Tom's Cabin
is phenominal. It is a play that has
been hacked and butchered and guyed
unmercifully , and yet it survives , because
it tells a story which interests and stirs
up humanity. It can be truly said of
the Burk's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. that
every performer in his or her particular
*
line is an artist. The scenic , mechani
cal , calcium and electrical effects are
truly wonderful. Menard opera house ,
April 5th.
McMillen's Cough Cure is sure.
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.
CHRISTIAN Bible-school at 10 a. m.
Preaching services at II a. m. and 8 p.
m. Y. P. S. C. E. at 7. Morning sub
ject , "The Kingdom of Grace. " Evening
subject , "The Book and Life of Job. "
J. W. WALKER , Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL Sunday-school at
10. Preaching at n. Y. P.S C E. at 7.
Preaching at 8. Morning subject. "The
Sacrifice of Christ. " Evening theme ,
"A Heart-felt Religion. " All are wel
come.
W. J. TORNER , Pastor.
EPISCOPAL Sunday morning at 11:00
o'clock , Morning Prayer and Litany.
Sunday evening at 8:00 o'clock , Evening
Prayer. Sunday-school at 10:00 a. m.
Friday evening lecture at 8:00 o'clock.
Holy communion the first Sunday in
each month.
HOWARD STOY , Rector.
METHODIST Sunday-school at 10 a.m.
Preaching at n. Class at 12. Junior
League at 3. Epworth League at 7.
Preaching at 8. Prayer and Bible-study ,
Wednesday evening. Morning subject ,
"Has the Church of Today Power with
God ? " Evening subject , "Law and Or
der ; or if Christ Should Come to Mc
Cook. " All are welcome.
J. A. BADCON , Pastor.
The Republican Valley Congregational
association will meet in Cambridge ,
April loth and nth.
The Junior League will give a social
and entertainment at the M. E. church ,
April 19. Further notice , next week.
Rev. F. C. Bingham of Hiawatha ,
Kansas , preached acceptably in the Bap
tist pulpit , Sunday morning and evening
last , as a candidate for the pastorate.
Poultry Netting :
Barbed Wire
Wire Fencing ;
White and Yellow
Pine Fencing :
SOUTH SIDE.
The South Side farmers are all busy at pres
ent.
Clarence Goheen is putting in wheat , this
week.
This is the last week of school in school
district No. 30.
Preaching as usual , next Sunday. All are
cordially invited.
\V. S. Fitch expects to put out another
small orchard , this spring.
Sheriff Kinghorn called in South Side on
business , Monday of this week.
This locality was visited by quite a heavy
hail-storm , Saturday evening.
There was no Bible-class , Sunday on ac
count af the small attendance.
Several of the South Side farmers are talk
ing of raising sugar beets , this season.
Florence Johnston was a school visitor , in
district No. 8 , Wednesday of this week.
II. C. Brown of the "Jew" ranch expects to
move onto the Alfred Nettleton place , shortly.
Emilia Fitch is expected home from her ex
tended visit at Goldneld , Colo. , the last of the
week.
W. S. Morlan of McCook is putting out
trees on his rajjci , this week. He has quite a
of hands and is making things move.
School closes , this week , in district No. i
Miss Duffey has had a great many obstacles to
overcome ; but on the whole she has taught a
very successful school and won for herself a
place among the competent teachers of Rec
Willow county.
Rev. W. E. Sitzer , W. Caton , N. Y. , writes ,
' I had dyspepsia over twenty years , and tried
doctors and medicines without benefit. I was
persuaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
it helped me from the start. I believe it to be
a panacea for all forms of indigestion ; " it di
gests what you eat. D. W. Loan
COLEMAN.
Maud Coleman is spending the vacation
week at home.
Shorty Smith is putting in wheat his leve'
best , these days , with those white mules.
J. B. Smith took thirty fat hogs to McCook
Monday. M. H. Cole had seven and J. W
Corner six on the market , the same day.
Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman , Milesburg , Pa
says , "As a speedy cure for coughs , colds ,
croup and sore throat One Minute Cough
Cure is unequaled. It is pleasant for children
to take. 1 heartily recommend it to mothers.1"
It is the only harmeless remedy that produces
immediate results. It cures bronchitis , pneu
monia , grippe , and throat and lung diseases
It will prevent consumption. D. YV. Loar.
"In "pinning his faith to the Lord" Oem
Paul unfortunately neglected to use a safety
pin.
No one knows the unbearable torture one
undergoes from piles unless they are to
afflicted. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is
a quick , safe and painless cure. Price , 50
cents in bottles , tubes,75 cents. A. McMillen
A Milwaukee girl who was "married in fun' :
a short time ago is now seeking a divorce in
dead earnest.
Thin , pale , anaemic girls u
need a fatty food to enrich |
their blood , give color io |
their cheeks and restore their 1
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J health and strength. It is
8 safe to say that they nearly < jj
j all reject fat with their food.
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I SCOH'S EMULSION is a Jj
| fatty food that is more easily $
| digested than any other form *
I of fat. A certain amount of
| flesh is necessary for health , f
| You can get it in this way : j
A We have known per = a
| sons to gain a pound a |
< ; day while taking it. \
A 5oc. and $1.00 , all druggists.
SCOTT & BOWNE , Chemists , New York. :
REDWILLOW.
Mrs. Lutes is staying with Mrs. Aaron
Sheets for a short time. Mrs. Sheets is not
making a very rapid recovery.
Mrs. Pratt closed her visit with her sister ,
Mrs. P. J. Taylor , and departed on the eastbound -
bound train , Tuesday evening.
The Kentuckyish aspect of this precinct
has mellowed down and everybody is attend
ing strictly to the business of putting in crops
at a great rate. The prospects were never
better at this time of the year.
Mrs. William Uyfield went over to Herndon ,
Kansas , first of the week , and spent the night
with Dr. and Mrs. J. VV. Rowland. Mrs.
Rowland is an old-time resident of this pre
cinct and her friends will learn with pleasure
that if the plans now on foot mature , she will
be Mrs. Senator , instead of Mrs. Dr. It is
doubtful if this prospective honor will bring
more remuneration than the practice the doc
tor now enjoys. Mrs. Rowland will herself
practice when her college course is completed.
VVm. Orr , Newark , O. , says , "We never feel
safe without One Minute Cough Cure in the
house. It saved my little boy's life when he
had the pneumonia. We think it is the best
medicine made. " It cures coughs , colds , and
all lung diseases. Pleasant to take , harmless
and gives immediate results.
BOX ELDER.
Mrs. Eli Atkinson has been quite ill , but is
some better now.
James Doyle has sold his stable horse to
Anfin Houge of Frontier county.
Pearl Wildman will becin teaching a spring
term of school near Stockville , next Monday.
We understand that Samuel Goddard is ser
iously ill , and that they have telegraphed for
his sons.
Wheat sowing is well under way , and in
this vicinity farmers are using the disc harrow
instead of the cultivator in putting jn wheat.
It is the general expectation that this is going
to be a good wheat year.
Miss Keam of Burnt Hill will close a seven-
months term of school , this evening. There
will be an entertainment in the hall at Center
Point , in which some of the elocutionists of
Box Elder will participate.
Mrs. Harriet Evans , Hinsdale , 111. , writes ,
"I never fail to relieve my children from croup
at once by using One Minute Cough Cure. I
would not feel safe without it. " Quickly cures
coughs , colds , grippe and all throat and lung
diseases. D. W. Loar.
A New York schooJrna's JsL fs35 worth
of jewefff ffir"other day , in the lot being
forth-seven gold rings. What a lot of fellows
must have quit her before she gave up hope
and became a schoolma'am.
1JACOB
JACOB BALL
Monitor Windmills
Baker Pumps
Pipe and Fittings.
Bores Wells and
Repairs Pumps.
First door east of Predmore
Bros. ' blacksmith shop.
McCOOK , : NEBRASKA
Buggies
and Carriages
Painted
© and Striped
Papering : and House Painting :
PAKSONS & WALKER
Old Land Office Bldgf.
ADDITIONAL RAILROAD NEWS.
Machinist and Mrs. John Steven and
Master Ralph are visiting in Chicago.
George Denton is now braking on the
woik train betwten Republican City and
Oberliu
John Heytriiberger has bought lot 12 ,
block 33 , Second ftlcCook , from Mrs. S.
r. Cooley. Price , $700
Will Brewington goes to McCook today
to take an examination for fireman's
svork. He will reside there. Oxford
Standard.
George S. Scott has moved into the
Ballew dwelling and Brakeuian Robert
Sayers occupies the Gordon house va-
: ated by him.
George S. Lee , the operator at Louis-
t'ille , who stole $13 and a bunch of tick-
: ts from the Burlington , a few weeks
> go , has been sentenced to 15 months in
: he penitentiary.
Engine No. 15 , built at Havelock
; hops , was received at the round-house ,
Wednesday. It will be "broken in" in
he freight service , after which it will be
jsed in the fast passenger service be-
.ween Lincoln and McCook. It is a new
: ngine taking the number of an old one.
Journal.
During a heavy wind and rain storm ,
\Ionday \ night , an empty stock car was
) lown on the main line in the Burling-
on yards at Superior and was struck by
he engine of No. 14 , a passenger train ,
leuiolishing the car and disabling the
ingine. The stop made by the train at
he Missouri Pacific crossing and the car
unning off the track before being struck
> robably averted a bad wreck.
Postal Clerk W. F.J. Conily's "coon
rap" failed to work "both ways , " Sun-
lay afternoon on No. i at Haigler , and
s a consequence the pouch went under
he train with the usual dire results ,
'onily was determined to retrieve the
lad record made at that point lately in
he matter of catching the mail 9 fail-
ires having been made between March
st and 2Oth. He "caught on" all right ,
ml did not "let go" as successfully ; and
he wheels "did the rest. " Some of the
ioys suggest that Conily's profuse ini-
ials had something to do with it. At
11 events , his fellow clerks are having
ot a little sport at his expense.
McCook Markets.
Corrected Friday morning.
orn $ .33
/heat 50
tats 25
ye 35
togs 4.50
: gjs 08
utter 15
otatoes 35
utter fat at Creamery 17
Forward , March !
. . . . has been the order
in our store this month. Along
the whole line there has been a
double-quick movement. The New r
Corded Silksthe Lace Striped Silks ,
the New Pllsse Silks are all beaut
iful and stylish for Waists and
Trimmings. The Dress Goods in
Plaids , in Crepons , in Venetians , in
Tailor Suitings for Jacket Suits-
are the very latest and most desir .
able lines in the market. Our line l
of Dress Skirts of our own make
are equal to any dress maker's
work. Handsome all wool black
skirts f gores $2.50.
Kid Gloves. . . .
It makes
a good
. deal of
r- * - * -
difference
whether
you buy a new , soft , elastic
kid glove fresh from the
maker , or a stiff , boardy one
that will tear or rip before it
will stretch. We keep ours
fresh by proper care and
frequent supplies. We pow
der , stretch and put on kid
gloveb , thus insuring perfect
fit and perfect gloves.
Umbrellas . . . .
We buy them direct from the makers. We
have the proper styles , sizes and qualities to suit all. Prices from 45 cents up to $5- ° °
each. Save you 20 per cent.
Handkerchief Department . . .
In this departme itjrouwill find eyery
. kind pf handkerchief cambrics , lawns , linens and silks.
Pure linen handkerchiefs ,
hemstiched , 3 for 250. Also
hdkf linens , footings , inser
tions and edgings in very
dainty styles. Also perfum
eries and face powders.
Bedding . . .
That includes White
Quilts , Ready-Macle Sheets and Pillow Slips , Lace Pil
low Shams , Blankets and Bed Comforts all of which
we have in good supply at very close prices. Also wide
and narrow sheetings , pillow casings and tickings.
Ready-made sheets , 45 , 50 and 55 cents ; slips , iz'A cents each.
We solicit your trade ,
Postofflce Per
in same Building. GEO. E. THOMPSON. McCOOK , NEB.
ONE PRICE PLAIN FIGURES CASH ONLY
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Proprietor
of the
busy'store in
the
First
National
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Block
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desires to call public attention
to the fact that his superb
Ready-Made Clothing . .
NEW Ladies' & Children's Shoes
STOCK
OF Men's & Boys'
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Spring Caps
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is now ready for inspection ; also
to the fact that his line of . . . .
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
is unequalled in Southwestern
Nebraska. AH lines full , new ,
fresh and complete.
CARPETS AND RUGS
He challenges all competition in
variety , richness , and price.
JOHN EL 6RAMIS }
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PRODUCE TAKEN IN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
EXCHANGE FOR GOODS. McCOOK
, NEBRASKA