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By F. M. KIMMBLL.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPErT
Largest Circulation in Red Willow Co.
Subscription , $1 a Year in Advance
Tun Democratic convention of White
county , Tenn. , passed strong resolutions
declaring for the retention of the Phil
ippines. Ex-Governor Wilson of West
Virginia , in a long letter to the Wash
ington Post also declares that the entire
South is for expansion.
good citizens are working and
praying for the day , but they would all
be inexpressibly surprised ( and delight
ed ) if the day should ever dawn upon
American politics bereft of the boss and
parties of factions ; for the inilleniuui
would then have dawned and peace on
earth , good will to men would be uiore
than a sentiment.
APROPOS of Congressman Sutherland's
fight for renomination in the Fifth dis
trict , it will be interesting , if not vastly
important , to learn what Colonel Com
fort's attitude ts in the matter. It will
be remembered that he did not encour
age the third-term idea in the county
nominations before the last Populist
county convention.
THE nomination of C. H. Dietrich of
Adams county for governor is meeting a
most satisfactory reception from people
and press. That he will give Nebraska
an honest , business-like administration
is admitted by even those of opposing
parties. A sound and successful busi
nessman , he is splendidly equipped to
make Nebraska a dependable , business
governor.
SIR J. HHNNIKHR HEATON , a promi
nent member of the British parliment , a
few years ago said that the United States
was the only nation that could stand an
annual drain of $150,000,000 in ocean
freights paid to foreign ship-owners.
The drain is now $200,000,000 , but it is
hoped that congress will effectively
check it by appropriate legislation at
the present session.
LAST year there were sixty-eight rail
roads , representing 9,041 miles , in the
hands of receivers. During the last
Democratic administration the average
for the three years 1894-96 was 171 roads ,
representing 36,383 miles of line. Rail
road conditions are certainly more pros
perous when there are no Democratic
panics running at full speed all over the
country. Protection and prosperity are
now running with a full head of steam
on.
THE gain of nearly $30,000,000 in value
within three years , $10,000,000 a year in
the farmers' pockets in New York state
alone , was a substantial return for faith
ful adherence to the Republican princi
ples of sound money and protection.
That $18,000,000 of the gain is represent
ed by an improvement in the value of
cows alone , shows the need for busy
factories to farmers , as affording a good
market for their dairy products and a
consequent enhancement in the price of
the stock that supplies milk , cream , but
ter and cheese.
SOME of the outcry against the pension
department conies from a peculiar
source , as a sample case from Nebraska
shows : A Missouriau temporarily resid
ing in Pawnee county arrived in Wash
ington , a few days ago. He came to
see why his pension claim had not been
allowed. He left home with exactly
enough money to pay his fare to Wash
ington. Upon his arrival here he was
escorted to the pension department , only
to learn that his "claim" had not been
allowed because he had no discharge
from the army , and was on record as a
deserter. He appeared surprised to
learn that this was any bar to the allow
ance of a pension , and admitted that he
had found fault with the pension depart
ment through successive administrations.
He had no excuse to offer for the charge
against him on the record. It took him
one hour to learn what he had knowa
for thirty-five years : and he spent the
next ten days begging money and trans
portation to get out of town. It is certain
that such misguided individuals do much
to stir local sentiment against pension
commissioners , it being difficult for
neighbors to judge of the worthlessness
of the case.
COURT-HOUSE NEWS.
COUNTY COURT.
License to marry was issued to Rich
ard W. Cavanaugh of Culbertson and
Mabel Snyder of McCook , Tuesday.
Squire H. H. Berry made their two
hearts beat as one , the same day.
DISTRICT COURT.
The appeal case of Isaac M. Smith vs.
Red Willow county was filed in district
court , close of last week.
APRIL MORTGAGE RECORD.
Farm filings , $14,616 ; releases , $5,390.
City filings , $2,483 56 ; releases , $2,218.
Chattel filings , $35,792 98 ; releases , $30-
035.61.
Advertised Letters.
The following letters were advertised
by the McCook post-office on May 6th :
Joel Bluiuster , Mrs. J. E. Miles ,
Jacob Weber , Charlie Drullinger ,
John Sauuders , George Emerson ,
G. M. Noble. Louis J. Nail ,
Frank Marion ,
Mrs. Minda Cackler ,
Richardson ( Musician , )
Miss Cordia McGuire.
In calling for any of these letters , please
say that they are advertised.
F. M. KiMMELI , , Postmaster.
McCook Markets.
Corrected Friday morning.
Corn $ .35
Wheat 50
Oats 25
35
Hogs 4. 60
Eggs 09
Butter 15
Potatoes 35
Butter fat at Creamery 16
Wall Paper and Paints.
McMillen's large stock of wall paper
is now complete. Don't fail to see it be
fore papering. A good household paint
at $1.25 per gallon.
Bicycle shoes at the "Model. "
Lear he sells pure drugs.
Best Grades
BUILDING | MA STOCK TANKS.
TERIAL OF ALL FENCE WIRE 8
KINDS. 0 e AND FENCE e
DRY STOVE 0 POSTS. 0 8
WOOD. e 0 00 8 © 00
Barnett Lumber Co.
TELEPHONE NO. 5.
Dennison Street
Louise M. Brehany.
We present herewith an outline cut of
Louise M. Brehauy , the famous prima
donna of the Louise Brehauy Ballad and
Opera Company , who are to favor us
with a visit May iSth. She has gained
a national reputation through her suc
cess with Sousa's band , the Chicago Ma
rine Baud , Edouard Remenyi , Bernarc
Listemann Company and other great or
ganizations , and this year heads her own
company , giving an act of the grant
opera "Martha" in costume in additou
to a regular concert program. She is a
famous ballad singer ; in fact , she is con
sidered the best in America , and has for
her support some renowned artists. This
will be a rare musical treat and shoulc
be largely attended , as it is a rare thing
for our music-loving citizens to hear a
portion of any opera by such singers.
Secure seats at McConnell & Berry's *
Athletic Park Improvements.
The Athletic club will build 400 feet
of high-board fence along the south side
of its park , at once. The fence will be
seven leet high. Already 360 feet of ad
vertising space has been taken by Mc-
Cook's business men , at $5 for 20 feet ,
and the remaining 40 feet will doubtless
be similarly reserved. Advertisers will
be to the expense of sign-painting , and
the club puts up the fence , which be
comes the property of the ciub , Januar } ' ,
1902.We
We understand that the Western Dis
tributing Co. will erect a large bill-board
on the east side of the park.
The grand-stand and other features oi
the park will also be greatly improved.
Ladies
Wishing to paper their rooms should
not fail to see McMillen's wall papei.
You can have your choice from three
large paper houses at 5 cents per roll
and upward.
On mixed paints we have not raised
our price from last year.
Yours truly , A. McMll.LEN.
See McBrayer.
Before breeding , call at the old Mad
dux livery barn , where I have in service
a fine jack and an imported stallion.
J. S. McBUAYER.
DEMOCRACY OF HULL' HOUSE.
Social Conventions and Distinctions Arc
Disregarded In This Home of Culture
No straws of cirpumstance indicate
more truly the radical sincerity of the
Hull House settlement's views upon
social democracy than does the fact
that the ring of the door bell is quite
as likely to be answered by a universi
ty professor , a writer or a lecturer
whose name is known to the scholars
of the English-speaking world as by a
person in humbler position. The duty
of attendance upon the door is admin
istered with a disregard of social con
ventionality which affords an eloquent
introduction to the democratic spirit of ,
the pluce. The fact that the stranger
stands equal chance of being admitted
by Miss Addams in person , or by a
"neighbor girl" who happens to be
within sound of the bell indicates both
the scope of the hospitality which
characterizes Hull House and the com
pleteness with which social distinc
tions have been obliterated in this
famous home of culture and democra
cy. It matters not into which room
the visitor is first ushered , the initial
impression of the place is generally a
recognition of the good pictures with
which the walls are everywhere hung.
These are palpably a part of the estab
lishment. Without them Hull House
would be less than itself , and there is
not a painting , drawing , photograph or
print in those rooms which are open
to guests that is not significant of some
phase of the settlement's life. Each
has been thoughtfully chosen because
of special elements of fitness. Forrest
Crissey in Woman's Home Companion.
Growth of the Human Hair.
Authorities differ as to the rate of
growth of the human hair , and it is
said to be very dissimilar in different
individuals. The most usually ac
cepted calculation gives six and one-
half inches per annum. A man's hair ,
allowed to grow to its extreme length ,
rarely exceeds twelve or fourteen
inches , while that of a woman will
grow , in rare instances , to seventy
inches or seventy-five inches , though
the average does not exceed tAventy-
five to thirty inches.
INDIANOLA.
Ex-Sheriff and Mrs. J. R. Neel made a trip
to the metropolis , Tuesday.
Mrs. Alex McDonald visited McCook
friends on Wednesday of this week.
Charles Skalla had business of a political
nature in the county capital , Tuesday.
Miss Ora Smith was the guest of her Mc
Cook relatives , last Friday and Saturday.
I. M. Bcardslee drove up to the metropolis ,
Wednesday , on a little matter of business.
Lottie Royce is learning the printing trade
in Colonel Comfort's office in the county cap
ital.
'Tis said that the county commissioners
contemplate having the people vote , this fall ,
on a proposition to sell the county's buildings
at this place.
The county teachers' institute will be held
in the High-school building , McCook , during
the week in June commencing on the 25th
and ending on the 30th.
R. H. Thomas , who is building the new
State bank building , was in McCook , Tues
day , inspecting the new court-house , perhaps
recognizing the substantial character of that
structure.
A Woman's Awful Peril.
"There is only one chance to save your life
and that is through an operation" were the
startling words heard by Mrs. I. B. Hunt of
Lime Ridge , Wis. , from her doctor after he
had vainly tried to cure her of a frightful case
of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall
stones had formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Electric Bit
ters which wholly cured her. It's a wonder
ful stomach , liver and kidney remedy. Cures
dyspepsia , loss of appetite. Try it. Only 50
cents. Guaranteed. For sale by McConnell
& Berry , druggists.
The first strawberry short cake brings with
it clinching evidence that it is yet trying to
live up to its name. It is shorter than ever of
berries.
J. C. Kennedy , Roanoke , Tenn. , says , "I
cannot say too much for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. One box of it cured what the
doctors called an incurable ulcer on my jaw. "
Cures piles and all skin diseases. Look out
for worthless imitations. D. W. Loar.
If sweet young widows want to "ketch"
some sweet-heart in the sunny tangles of their
golden cuils , they better take Rocky Moun
tain Tea. Great medicine. Ask yor druggist.
I reckon not the seasons ,
Nor the years that come and go ,
Life's an all-around _ pleasure to me ,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask
your druggist.
Cleanse the liver , purify the blood , invigor
ate the body by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. The famous little pills always act
promptly. D. W. Loar.
"After suffering from piles for fifteen years
I was cured by using two boxes of UeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve , " writes W. J. Baxter ,
North Brook. N. C. It heals everything. Be
ware of counterfeits. U. W. Loar.
Cyclists should always carry a bottle of
Ballard's Snow Liniment , in case of accident ,
if applied immediately , it will subside the
pain , prevent swelling and discoloration , and
quickly heal the wounds. Price , 25 and 50
cents. A. McMillen.
The Great Bait Nozzle.
The most satisfactory lawn sprinkler
on the market is the Great Ball Nozzle.
It complies with the regulations of the
ordinance and is in
city every respect an
ideal and perfect lawn sprinkler. For
sale by F. D Burgess.
For Sale.
321 head of good grade New Mexico
cows , mostly reds and roans ; will be 75
per cent calf crop. Also , 101 head of
two-year-old steers , nearly all reds. Will
sell all or any part. Price , $26 50 F. O.
B. cars at Brush , j olo.
"
4-27-413. WM. E. ECHOLS.
Prof. Makeover solves the problem of
age and beauty at the Old Maids' Con
vention.
Go early to McConnell & Berry's and
get tickets for seats at Old Maids' Con
vention.
$ need not lose flesh in summer $
$ if you use the proper means §
* lo prevent it. You think fc
| you can't take SCOTT'S 2
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v gssi it as well in summer as j
in winter. It is not like the ?
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| difficult to take at any time. *
9 If you are losing flesh , |
J you are losing ground and -5
you need J
and must have it to keep up J
| your flesh and strength. If
$ you have been taking it and
| prospering on it , don't fail to
g continue until you are thoroughly -
oughly strong and well.
5oc. and $1.00 , all druggists.
SCOTT & BOWNE , Chemists , New York. *
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visitors and
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McCook. " That's
very satisfactory to us , especially as it
is emphasized in 'most every case by a
selection and purchase.
But the summer corsets are the "Rapid Steppers"
NO WONDER , when it is con Plain double net summer corset , 35c.
sidered what variety , what beauty .
Fancy double net summer corset , 5oc.
and btrength , what reasonableness of
price , and what breadth of guaranty High bust summer corset , 50c.
goes with them. "Four weeks' act- .
Gauze corset waists , $1.00
tual wear and your money back if
dissatisfied. " All absolutely guaranteed.
Headquarters for
DRESS SKIRTS AND UNDER
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SHIRT WAISTS AND WRAP
PERS.
SILKS , LACES AND RIBBONS.
GAUZE UNDERWEAR AND
CORSETS.
SILK MITTS AND GLOVES.
\ PARASOLS AND FANS.
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Postoffice Per
in same Building. GEO. E. THOMPSON. MCCOOK , NEB.
ONE PRICE PLAIN FIGURES CASH ONLY
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desires to call public attention
to the fact that his superb
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Clothing . .
NEW Ladies' & Children's Shoes
STOCK
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Spring Caps
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DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
is unequalled in Southwestern
Nebraska. All lines full , new ,
fresh and complete.
CARPETS AND
He challenges all competition in
variety , richness , and price.
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PRODUCE TAKEN IN NATIONAL
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McCOOK , NEBRASKA