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r. ATE ARE MiqgtfARCHS OF XKEE COLXJIVrBXJS MAEIlfl Place on Sale all our Summer Jackets, Beaded Wraps, Capes, Shawlettes, Embroidered scarfs, and Summer Shawls at Ridiculously Low Prices. During This Week we ':( FOURTH OF JULY DRESS GOODS. '; We inaugurate special bargains for the next ten das in white dress goods of every description, Mull, Nainsook, Dimity, Jackenetts in Checks, Barred, Stripes, Plaids and Plain weaves. India linen, Victoria Lawns in exquisite designs. Wc have just received another shipment of the above goods and will sell them at wholesale prices. Select your white dress before the assortment is all broken up. J. A. BARBER & CO. Columbus gemma!. KnUwml at the Poat-offioe. Columbus. Mb.,u aacuud-class mail natter. ISSUED ITUI WEDHXSDAT BT Kf. K. TURNER & CO. Columbus, Net. raits or subscriptiom: Onejear.br mail, portage prepaid, 01X tDODUIS. ..... Three mouth,. ....... .....-..----- $2.00 LOO . .50 Parable in Advance. HTSpecimen copies mailed free, on applica tion. 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The republican electors of the state of Nebraska are requested to send delegates from their several comities to meet in couvention in tho city of Lincoln, Wed nesday,.! nly 2.', at 8 o'clock p. in., for the purpose of placing in nomination candi dates for the following state officers: Governor. Lieutenant Governor. Secretary of State. Auditor of Public Accounts. State Treasurer. Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings. Superintendent of Public Instruction. And the transaction of such other business as may come before the con vention. TIIE APPORTIONMENT. The several counties are entitled to representation as follows, being based upon the vote cast for Hon. George II. Hastings, presidential elector in 1888, giving one delegate-at-large to each county, and one for each 150 votes and the major fraction thereof: We omit all except Platte and ad joining counties. The convention will have 618 delegates. Boone . 9 Folk 7 Madison 10 Merrick V Nance " 5 Platte V Colfax 7 Stanton 4 Butler U It is recommended that no proxies be admitted to the convention; that each county convention elect alternates, and that the delegates present be authorized to cast the full vote of the delegation. L. D. Richards, Walt M. Seelet, Chairman. Secretary. Omaha has a Beatrice 13,328, Lincoln f5,000. population or 134,742, Nebraska City 10,444, Holt county republicans are said to be opposed to Dorsey, in favor of Rich ards and of Hill. A woman and three children from Dwight, Neb., are being treated at Lin coln for the bite of a rabid dog. Ex-Matob Chase of Omaha has won a suit for salary as mayor, 89GC.G7 with interest from April 14, '85, at 7 per cent. The republican congressional conven tion of the First district has been called to meet at Plattsmouth, Sept. 23d, 8 p. m. Coxtbactobs are at nana with men and teams to commence work on the Rock Island branch from South Omaha to Lincoln. Mb. Dobsey and Mr. Jack McCall are said to be "pulling the same strings" in the western part of the Third congres sional district. Two children, while playing in a barn in Nebraska City Thursday, Bet fire to the building, which was consumed, to gether with one horse. Lightkixo struck the electric light plant at Nebraska City Saturday night and wrecked the machinery to the ex tent of $3,000 worth. Thtjbsdat the capitol city voted on three bond propositions, first, $50,000 to the Rock Island railroad; second, for naving. $100,000; third, for sewerage, $20,000. Work will commence at once on the snear beet palace at Grand Island. The plans are for a building 240x180 feet, the tr nt the tower 160 feet high. It -4ii ho harilt in the same style as the Sioux City corn palace. Tsm is a. soot of land in Chatta- hoochie county, Ga., where rain f alls all the time. It is said that there seems to be something in the nature of the soil kT. precipitates moisture from the at BKiapbere, even when no clouds are in sight anywhere. JACKETS. All-wool Serge jackets, in all sizes, to close them out, 81.50 each, former price $3.50 and $4.50, Your choice of 28 jackets, summer weight, $2 each, marked down from 5. Come quick before they are all gone. Your choice of 19 Jersey jackets for $2.50 reduced from 34.50. All must go before the -4th of July. Select while the sizes are complete. J. A. BARBER & GO LEADERS IN LOW PRICES. Hodge County Politics. Naturally, considerable more interest than usual is manifested in the action of the Dodge county republican conven tion. The situation is about this: it is claimed by Mr. Kichards's friends that Congressman Dorsey promised two years ago not to be a candidate for con gress again this fall. In the meantime L D. Richards has been a pronounced candidate for governor of Nebraska, with some show of success in receiving the nomination by the republican con vention. As chairman of the state cen tral committee, he has become favorably known to many who were not before ac quainted with him. It seems to be pretty generally conceded that Dodge county is not likely to secure two nomi nations of such importance, and there fore the candidacy of these two gentle men, has been looked upon with consid erable interest. Would either withdraw from tho contest? Would their friends endeavor, each side, to secure the dele gates for "their man?" A bitter fight might result in both candidates being left in the race, and Dodge, county have no recognition. It looks now as though Mr. Dorsey had said to Mr. Richards: "Richards, I candidly don't think there is much show for your nomination; nevertheless, I want to see you make it. I am with you, and will do my very best to secure your nominations You take the Dodge county delegation without any question and do your best to win. If you don't win, however, should that be a reason for my not trying to secure a re-nomination for congress?" Follow ing up such a line of fraternal warfare, two distinct conventions will be called upon to select state and congressional delegates. The first met at Fremont, Friday last, and among the first pro ceedings was the appointment of a com mittee to confer with Mr. Richards and select delegates to the state convention. This was done and then a series of reso lutions strongly endorsing Richards were adopted, closing with this: Therefore, be it resolved, That the republicans of Dodge county in conven tion assembled, asking no other recogni from the party of the district and state at large, deem it a pleasure to give him our individual support, and we instruct the delegation to the state convention to present to that body the name of L. D. Richards and use every honorable means to secure his nomination for governor. The interesting portion of this resolu tion is that wherein Dodge county asks no further recognition at the hands of the district or state. What the next convention of Dodge county republi cans may do, wonld be interesting to know now. Are they intending to play fast and loose? Or are they really in earnest with Mr. Richards, and mean to let Mr. Dorsey "paddle his own canoe?" The Stock Kate. If the state board of transportion de sire to be considered tho servants of the people rather than the creatures of the railroad, they must fix a lower rate than $25 a car on stock between this point and South Omaha, as recommended by the secretaries, after their Columbus meeting. Some way must be devised so that the stock raiser shall have more for his labor, and this is the first bill of expense that strikes him. The exorbi tant charges at the stock yards is the next bill, and it ought to be cut down a much larger percent than that of the railroad, because it is much further be yond reason. After that, if the million aire combines of the packing establish ments could be raised out by some sort of a legal cyclone that wonld reach for them and re-adjust that business on principles of justice and fairness to the men who build the foundations of all the business that's done, the farmer who raises stock can get something worth while for his time and trouble. The only method to secure these things is to keep together and pull together, laying aside all small differences of opinion. and keeping the main objects clearly in sight. There certainly is intelligence enough and independence enough among the farmers and stock-raisers of this country to find a remedy for these ills, and having found it, to persevere in well doing, and hold it fast. So far along the road, the thanks of the farmers hereabouts are due to Hon. Guy C. Barnum for his effort at remedy No. 1. It was firmly hoped that the re duction would bejnade to $20, at most. Time, which settles all problems, will finally settle this one, and it will not be even at $20, nor $19 or $18. The Veteran Soldiers. The Association met at representative hall, Lincoln, 2 o'clock last Wednesday, as per call. There was quite a large turnout, and forty counties were repre sented. Secretary D. C. Work of Seward called the meeting to order. . A. Fletcher of Franklin was elected chairman. At the afternoon meeting the follow ing resolution was passed: Resolved, That the soldiers of Nebras ka in mass convention assembled hereby extend their congratulations to Senator Ingalls of Kansas for his brave words in favor of ample compensation to tho old soldiers of the union and that this reso lution, with "God bless yon," be sent him by telegraph at once. The evening session was a very inter esting one. A set of resolutions was adopted favoring the absolute redemp tion of pledges made to union soldiers during and since the war. The sharks of Wall street were condemned. The following resolutions were adopted, the old soldiers pledging themselves to sup port no candidate for congress or senate who did not pledge himself in favor of them: 1. We favor the repeal of the arrears of pension acts. 2. We favor the bill pending in con gress in the interest of the prisoners of war. 3. We favor equalizing soldiers' boun ties. 4. We are in favor of a per diem ser vice pension bill based on service. These were passed without debate. The fifth proved to be a sticker and caused a long debate. It was as follows: o. we oppose any reduction in ine revenue of the country until all promises of the war are redeemed. The resolution was finally passed with a hurrah. 0. Wo call the attention of congress to the fact that soldiers in all past wars received land warrants and we deem it but just that a service pension should be granted at a much earlier date than those given to the soldiers of the war of the revolution, war of 1812 and Indian and Mexican wars. 7. The demand that applicants for pensions ordered before medical boards, be sent in all cases before the nearest board. It is decided to work for the election of only such representatives to congress who will pledge themselves to the early passage of a service pension bill which provides for a pension for ev ery honorably discharged soldier. Praise from Sir Habert. re agreeable journey through di- versiBed nut attractive sceaptyTnan tnat whicll can ro majsstijone of the two estikwued fast trains of the Balti more c liio rauroaa between tjmcago and Yraslirigton, Baltimore, Philadel phia aadew York would be hard to find. Tme DSflf Inoi eX "Ohio Railroad of today ja a 'vastly differentinstitution from tsjiat which it was a few years ago. The auHjuated locomotives and cars which theB.constituted its equipment have given place to rolling stock of the latest and.best patterns and the through trains, vestibuIadL from engine , to' rear sleeper and incluAng dining--cats and Pullman cars of JMinaart "modern and luxurious'cbtrsctelvviompare favorably with thos-r'of any inbe world. The sleepingEars especiallyjiilt for these trains aTew months ago nfjure some ad mirable improvements. Tke elegant simplkfty of the interior decorations is in marled contrast to the louqfer orna mentation which not long ago was con sidered tneheight of art in such places. Tho wood isoftnahogany with little carved or raised work, out brought down to the highest finish, carefully selected for fine grain and textnreNind showing highlyartistic cabinet work which the eye does .pet tire of admiring. The im- (jruveuieuii auuiu iuuoiiiuuvtivjuipiiieiii is equally 'reaarkable. In orier to climb the Alleghenies, from whose Jieights the passenger enjoys views of swlimity and beauty Which heneyerJsrgets, heavy grades anddgMievMB'eTirves were neces- sai?' in ojBstrnctinflr the road and until recentlVfJit required v the help of extra enginesao get a train -to the summit. Now whip the foot of tke mountain is reached, stead of two or-more engines being callellntoservice there is attach ed to the trainSBlngt.eneije weighing 67 tons, having six coupleOsdriyers and cylinders 21x26 inches in siae,and this powerful machine takes the hWry train np me ioag sireicnes oi graues,Yasjiiing as high as 118 feet to the mile, a ffefhrely pace. The skylight ride over toe nlsjin tains, espsaJafcjn the time ofverdure, shows a wonderfuly attractive panorama in which grandeurand beauty are con stantly mingled, and indeed the entire journey between Wasliirijaton and Chica go proves the proprietyalling this road "Picturesque B. & oK-Railway Age. It Comes High. It is a fact in these days that most men have to pay liberally to get into congress, that is, the expense of winning is high. Doubtless this is why some of the congressional candidates in this dis trict display more or less reluctance in allowing themselves to be placed upon their country's sacrificial altar. Rep resentative Dorsey is authority for the surprising statement that his last re nomination at the Norfolk convention cost him $10,000. Of course that was a unanimous nomination and would be expected to come higher than one where some other candidates had a little show. Arguing from this basis, however, it would take more than $5,000 to get a majority of the convention. It is barely possible, though, that money may not be so potent in politics this year. Fre mont Tribune. The Inter-Ocean, in the following paragraph, strikes the common sense of the country, we think: "This silver question is too vital to the interests of the country to be trifled with or used to promote a passing political purpose. To drive out gold on the one hand or to discredit silver on the other would be a criminal blunder on a gigantic scale, one which the entire American people, west and east, would not only deprecate bat punish." r SPECIAL We wish to call special attention to our Dress Goods Department, which is always full of the rarest novelties of the season. Special efforts are in progress for our fall and winter dress fabrics. We will show this coming season the choicest novelties of the market, em bracing dress goods never before handled by Columbus houses. We cater to the wants of all classes; rich and poor, all receive the same attention. T. -.. Barloex Ss, Co. Ock good old friend Dr. Abbott of Fremont is a smart man, but nobody has as yet accused him of even a lean ing towards prohibition. Besides being a physician, he is a very active politi cian, and works lor "bis man witn might and main. We find in the last Fremont Tribune, the following re ferences to our friend, which will doubt less be of interest to the delegates who will assemble here: "It is understood that Doc. Abbott is grooming himself for the congressional nomination which is to be made by the independent fellows at Columbus July 15th. Then if he could get the demo crats to endorse him he might come within 10,000 or 12,000 votes of being elected. The alliance people, who will probably be very largely for prohibition, will doubtless rally under Doc's banner, which will have the internal revenue stamp pulled off in order to disguise it." The prohibitionists of tho Third con gressional district are to hold a conven tion at Columbus, also, to nominate a candidate. Perhaps The Tribune was mistaken a few days ago in saying that Doc. Abbott was after the nomination of tho independents on July 25th. It is just possible that he expects the pro hibitionists to endorse him. And it would be just like the prohibionists. We protest against the vein of humor that runs through and through these paragraphs. Tho fact of the business is that if Doc. Abbott is nominated for congress by all the elements in opposi tion, he might make a very formidable campaign, especially if Van Wyck runs for governor on the same ticket. David Mooke, a traveling man resid ing at Omaha, was found dead, murder ed, in Allen Park at Ottawa, 111., last Tuesday morning. Mis clotnes were covered with clotted blood; near by was a woman's hat pin and a woman's purse, also a car-coupling pin covered with blood which had evidently been used for the murderer's weapon. Soon after a woman was seen tearing leaves out of a note book and throwing them away Some were picked np and put together and were found to be the route map of the murdered man. The woman was ar reste'd and confessed that she got him to quarreling with her, which was to be the signal for her husband and another man to run up behind him and kill him. The murdered man leaves a wife and one son twenty years old, living at Oma ha. His funeral took place at Omaha Thursday. Keakney talks of a glucose factory, and from the talk by an expert, we glean the following supposed facts: A bushel of corn will produce twenty-eight pounds of glucose. The cityof Lincoln consumes annually 1,500 tons of glucose. Glucose is used in many ways as in syrups, candies, the foundation for many fruit syrups, as strawberries, raspberries, etc., in the manufacture of beer, vinegar, and some merchants twist it around and sell it for choice syrups. Owing to the cheapness of corn here compared with markets in the eastern states, there would be a saving of freights both ways, of $75,000 a year in favor of Nebraska. It is in place to re mark that Columbus is in Nebraska, and that our facilities of all kinds for such enterprises are as good as the best. Conc.ressman Dorsev, on the 6th of June, made a speech on the silver ques tion in the house, of representatives, the text of his theme being, "the demone tization of silver was a national crime which will never be condoned by the American people." In the course of his' remarks, he made this statement: "The fact is, Mr. Speaker, that this govern ment can float $346,000,000 of its prom ises to pay without one dollar in the treasury set apart as a special fund for their redemption. The people have con fidence that this nation will pay its debts. They want this money to use as part of the circulating medium, and each year, as shown on the books of the treas ury department, a smaller per cent of these notes is presented for redemption.' Inquiry of prison officials made by a reporter developed the fact that not one in twenty of the prisoners sheltered within Sing Sing's walls was a trades man when admitted there. Men who de vote three or four years of their youth to learning a trade seldom become crim inals, and when they do their crimes are generally the result of passion or liquor. It is the idle who becomes profligate most commonly, and the young man of 21 who steps into manhood backed by a trade has almost a policy of insurance against imprisonment in a penitentiary. New York World. Stanley's Doaiaioa. The Congo free state, over which Stanley is to assume the governorship, is a territory estimated to contain 1,056, 000 square miles, with a population of 27,000,000, says the Toronto World. Through it runs the magnificent river Congo, which is navigable for 800 miles from the sea. Then come the cataracts, around which a railway is being con structed to Leopoldville, the capital, from which to Stanley Falls, 900 miles distant, there is good navigation. It is NOTICE! j constituted under the terms of the Ber lin conference, and if Stanley should eventually proclaim himself emperor it is hard to see wliat mere is 10 prevent him. Ex. The roads are preparing to fight the reduction made some time ago by the inter-state commerce commission on freight rates from Missouri river points to Chicago. The rate on corn was cut from 20 to 15 cents to Chicago and from 15 to 12 cents to Mississippi river points. July 8th has been set for the roads to explain why the reduction should not be made. A carrkage containing four ladies, a young man and a driver was struck by a Midland train at Ute pass. Col., on Sun day, while attempting to cross the track. Mrs. Coarrnve of Chicaco and Mrs. Wolf of New Jersey were instantly kill ed. Mrs. Gill of Chicago had both legs broken and the other lady was seriously bruised. The ladies belonged to the Travelers' Protective Association. The prosecuting attorney of Dakota conntv pnrpose8 earning at least a por tion of his salary. He has given notice to all concerned that the houses of ill fame in Dakota City will not bo tolera ted after July 1st. Albert Burton, a farm hand near Gretna, ws'ii overcome by the heat Thurs day afternoon and died the same night. He was an Englishman, 51 years old, and had no relatives in tnis country. The loss of tho motor railway com pany at Omaha Sunday June 22d, by the lightni.ag storm will amount to about $600. -The cars will not run during storms after'tms. Jacob Bachman was drowned in the Blue Sunday morning; he was an expert swimmer, but was seized with cramps and drowned before his companions could reach, him. Some 3,000 acres of Portland cement land, lying five miles west of Yankton, S. D., on the Missouri river bank, has been purchased by a London, England, syndicate. Washington Letter. From oar regular correspondent. A very sensational story has been pub lished here alleging to give the details of certain remarks derogatory to the Mc- Kinley tariff bill made by Secretary Blaine before a sub-committee of the senate. Fortunately your correspondent is able to present a statement of what really occurred in that committee room. Mr. Blaine was before the committee for the purpose of making an argument, and while there he and Senator Allison be gan to good naturedly chaff each other about the tariff bill. Senator Black burn, who is the democratic member of the sub-committee, told Mr. Blaine that he regretted that he was not a senator so that he might make a speech on the floor of the senate attacking the bill and Mr. Blaine with a wink, replied "so do I." The joke was fully understood by all present: but that did not prevent its being made use of by the democratic press as serious matter labeled "Blaine s savage attack on the McKinley bill." Mr. Blaine is not opposed to the Mc Kinley bill, though he thinks there are several important ways in which it might be amended pith advantage to the coun try: he believes that we should receive some trade concessions for allowing su gar to come in free, and that some amendments should be added providing for reciprocity with such of the bout nnd Central American countries as may tleeire it, and he furnishes proof that they all da Senator Edmunds has offered, and the senate has adopted a resolution for the appointment of a committee of seven to investigate the administrative service of the senate and report what, if anything, should be done to increase the efficiency and economy of the service. The ap pointment of this committee is intended as an answer to the often reiterated charge of extravagance against the sen- Senator Morrill spoke Saturday in favor of his bill to establish a fund for the endowment of agricultural colloges. The house committee on postoffices has decided to postpone the question of a postal telegraph until the next session of congress. The big silver fight has thrown the house behindhand, as during its contin uance everything, including even com mittee work, was at a standstill. The senate has provided in the consu lar and diplomatic appropriation bill for all of the recommendations of the Pan American congress, except that for the erection of a building for the proposed Latin-American memorial library. The democrats of the house are to hold a caucus to determine upon a line of action in opposing the Federal election bill. The senate committee on commerce has made an adverse report on the Lake Borgne outlet scheme for the Mississippi river. The committee voted unanimous ly for the report. BEADED WRAPS. Your choice of 14 Beaded Wraps, all silk, 82 each, reduced from S4. 8 Beaded capes with 9 inch bead fringe Si, worth $8. 6 All-Silk Braided wraps, Jl inch silk fringe all around, lined with silk, SG.75, reduced from 310. This is the best value of the season. Early selection . is. advisable. .(.Jet.--lirst i - s ' Pick- J.1 Barter & to 7 LKAUEKS IX LOWTKH'fiS. Uraad Excarsinn to Yellowstone National Park mail Other Western Keort. etJnion racine, xue uverinnu - i.rf " 1 1 Roule, proposes to run, on July ztn, a grant excursion from O-.iaha to Yellow stoneXNational Park, Great Shoshone Falls,' Idaho, Ogden, Salt Lake City, Garfield Beach, Denver, Clear Creek Canon, the famous Loop, and other points of interest. The Union Pacific will furnish six-horse Concord Coaches, which will carry the party from Beaver Canon, Idaho, to and through Yellow stone National Park. These coaches will also be taken to Shoshone station, nnd used for the ride to Great Shoshone Falls. At each stopping place, such as Ogden, Salt Lake City, Cheyenne and Denver, the coaches will be unloaded, and the tourists conveyed from the de pot to the hotels. Afterward a ride to all points of interest in each city will be taken. From Beaver Canon to Yellowstone National Park, the trin will occupy three days going, three days returning, and! eicht days will bo 6uent in tue rarK Excellent tents and good equipment for camping out will be furnished by the Union Pacific, enroute. from Beaver Canon to the Park, and while in the Park the tourists will bo quartered at the various hotels. The very Idw rate of $225.00 per pas senger has been made from Omaha. This rate includes railroad, pullman anil stage fare, meals and hotel bills from the time of leaving Omaha until the return of the excursion, in all M days. Only thirty psissengers can le ac commodated, and as accommodations are limited, early application for same should bo made, no one being accepted after July 20th. Unless (20) tickets are sold by July 20th, the excursion will be abandoned, and purchase money refund ed immediately. In ordering tickets send money for same by express, to Harry P. Deuel.City Ticket Agent U. P. By, 1302 Farnam St., Omaha, Nebraska. ' While children will be allowed on this trip, still it is advisable not to take them. For further informa tion relative to this excursion and itine rary, apply to J. R. Meaoher, E. L. Lomax, Columbus. Gen'l Pass. Agt. Omaha, Neb. 11-3 da eld Bearh oa Ortat Salt Lake, I'tah. mons health and pleasure resort. Garfield Beach on Great Salt Lake, Utah, 18 miles from Salt Lake City, and reached only via the Union Pacific, "The Overland Route" is now open for fhtx aaadnn This is the only sand beach on Great Salt Lake, and is one of the finest bath ing and pleasure resorts in the west. Great Salt Lake is not a sullen, listless, sheet of water, beating idly on the shore, but on the contrary is as beautiful a sheet of water as can be found anywhere. It is 21 per cent salt, while the ocean is only 3 per cent, and the water is so buoy ant that a terson is sustained on its sur face indefinitely without tho least effort on his part. Experience has proven its. great hygienic effects. Owing to the stimulating effect of the brine on the skin, or the saline air on the lungs the appetite is stimulated, and after a bath the bathers are ready for a hearty meal, and feel greatly invigorated. Fine bath houses accommodating 401) people, have been erected at Gariield Beach, in connection with which there is a first-class restaurant and a dancing pavillion built out over the lake, all of these are run by the Union Pacific, who guarantee a first-class resort in every The Union Pacific has made low rates of fare for those desiring to visit Salt Lake (Jity and Garfield Beach. For complete description of Garfield Beach and Great Salt Lake, send to E." L. Lomax, Gen'l Pass. Agent, Omaha for copies of "Sights and Scenes in Utah," or a uumpse oi vjreat aaiL iane, or J. R. Meagher, agent U. P. system at Columbus. 7-8t R the Biennial Conclave, Supreme ionaHEacampinent, Uni form Bank Knights of Rvthias to beheld at MuVaukeecommenCg JuIyOth, the UnW Pacific, "TfiW Ovodand Route" wnJ sell tickets at od fare for thBhround Up from points inXebraska and Hansaa July 4th to th inwlnsive, good reKraiag until July 21st. Partiesmtending the Conclave, should arrive in jrawaukee notter than mid night otJwUtb, as tieklts willVot bo honored on trsatas arrivingmt Milwaukee after that tii 1 JTheyUnion Knights of Pyt c presi tliA ?, . .1 thoir us, in- duceaaents in the ;trM of rpassed traia serace, fast ti am, nnion MS - - . Is nnd clave connections. ' . -. v gage can also be checked through to destinaUplL no re- checking-being necessary at tfce Mis souri rive This fact alone savas a vast amount of annoyance anAimawrvenience. Every attention wiU-rJeiven en route to those attejwing in ordem that thetrip may be- oatiaevs enjoyabFA as o9Tble. For aajr'furthft informatiA relative to rateatickets, tflie of trainMete apply to &R. MeagherVolumbns. S. Mel lenAien'l traffic manager,nr E. L. Lo mav, Gen'l passenger agent, Omaha, Neb. 9-3t Backlen Arnica Salve. The beet salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guranteed to give perfect satisfac tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by David Dowty. 3 B-W, nts .V" HUBS una JeiV i ... f H V ' buiuaii. A good rain Saturday evening. Corn looks well, small grain a little short, bnt well headed. Mr. Dodds of Columbus township had a meeting arranged at Duncan for the purpose of organizing a farmers' alli ance, but Mr. Rain was ahead of him. which made the farmers happy, notwith standing the good cause that Mr. Dodds represents. The Warren live stock company will pull up their stakes at this place and move to some station where there is no quarreling about bridges. Their pur "chasing agent, S. M. Russoni. bought hay and grain from people on tho Island in preference to that in the near neigh borhood last winter, thus having Ihkmi a boycott without excuse against the peo ple of Duncan vicinity. Some timo since, the Telegram was lamenting over tho matter that remarks were made, station agent Mr. Russom was "removed" from this station. Mr. Telegram wanted it understood that the gentleman moved away on his own ac cord or free will, but to tell tho truth, the sentiment of tho ieoplo at largo was such that the said chap would certainly have been removed by the strong arm of a united neighborhood before grain ship ping hud commenced again. s. The Pulpit ami the Stii-e. Rov. F. 31. Shroiit, pastor United Brethren church. Blue Mound, K:ss., says: "I feel it my duty to tell what wonders Dr. King's New Discovery has done for mo. 3Iy lungs were badly dis eased, and iity parishoners thought 1 could live only a few weeks. I took five bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery and am sound and well, gaining 26 lbs. in weight." Arthur Love, manager Love's Funny Folks Combination, writes: "After a thorough trial and convincing evidence, I am confident. Dr. King's New Discov ery for consumption, beats 'em all, and cures when everything else fails. The greatest kindness I can do many thous ands of friends is to urge them to try it." Free trial bottles at David Dowty's drugstore Regular sizes 50c and $1. Three severe shocks of earthquake were felt at Santa Rosa, Cal., Sunday morning. Siterinieii 4at . S. II. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis., was troubled with neuralgia and rheuma tism, his stomach was disordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Hitters cured him. Edwaril Shepherd, Harrisbiirg. Ill-had a running sore on his leg of eight years standing. Used three bottles or Klec trie Hitters and seven Iwixesof Buckleii's Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker, Catawba, O., had live large fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was incurable. One ltottlo of Electric Bitters and one lov of Buck len's Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold by David Dowty, druggibt. ScnsE- Beatrice, small barn, Ikjv, big lire-cracker loss $2-"0. filial Chatniliiia AsHeiuIiy at Cratrit-e. itatfrr'assiMnbly will meet at line 3bli, and continue to ,Tuly7tlk 1890. f?. fl For meeting Vi rate, of one fare foF ilia n i-tno nam oeun mane by tho Union P; c system Vom points on ifts biies ,wtfi jO miles oVBeatrice. Tickets wiB "be sol. June 2itMto July i in lnctpiaye. un .mo -.mi ,uhi .jiiiv 6th, hoiMryW, ticketsVan bo piirchased from alt-poits in V'ebraska jto the Cuatau'inaasswnbly at one fare.for the round trip,stfceimit offrutetsRo be July 9th. " X For further information apply to J. H. ... , , x a. iui.i jk i t.i.. Meagher, agent Union Pacific system, Columbus. Blaiic has 2,0i inhabitants. In a recent article in tho Youth's Com panion, on "how to cure a cold," the writer advises a hot lemonade to be tak et at bed time. It is a dangerous treat ment, especially during the severe cold weather of the winter months, as it opens the Kres of the skin and leaves the sys tem in such a condition that another and much more severe cold is almost certain to bo contracted. Many years constant use and the experience of thousands of persons of all ages, has fully demonstrat ed that there is nothing better for a severe cold than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It acts in perfect harmony with nature, relieves the lungs, liquefies the tough tenacious mucous, making it easier to expectorate, and restores the system to a strong and healthy condi tion. Fifty cent bottles for sale by all druggists. New Yokk is receivin g ice from Nor way. Mr. T. A. Deroven, merchant. Deroven, La., say "The St. Patrick's Pills went like hot cakes." People who have once tried them are never satisfied with any other kind. Their action and reliability as a cathartic is what makes them popu lar. For sale by all druggists. Tiijvm, V th& .ILFMJU imi 'Ban DRESS MAKING PARLORS 2A FLOOR. Special announcement. We have just secured the service f Miss Eva llanuan as expert cutter and Monday next another expert wais-t finisher, who has been 0 years at the trade in Lincoln, Neb., will be with us to stay. Our trade has been on the in crease, so that additional services are necessary. The public can, well see that we aim to please in this new feature. It is no longer an experiment. Sueeso attends merit. Give us a trial. When not pleased with the work, please return same and all will bemadejiist at all times. MUS. J. SALMON, with j. A. BARBER & GO. TUK llliUKK !.' f! figure 9 in our l.ites u ill mako a loni; stay. :o man or woman now living will ever data a locument without ustti tin- llt;ure 9. It stand in tho third place in 1SS0, whore it will remain tea years and tln-n move up to !ccoud place in 1001). where it will re.it for one hundred years. There U auother "9" w hieh lias uUo come to stay. It U unlike the figure 9 in our dates In the respect that it has already moved up to first place, where It w ill permanently remain. 1 1 U called the "No. V High Arm Wheeler Si Wilson Sewing Machine. Tha "No. 9" was endowed for first place by the experts of Europe at the Paris Exposition ot 1M. where, after a severe contest with the leading ma shines of the world, it was awarded tho only Grand Prize given to family setting machines, all others on exhibit hating received lower award of gold medals, etc The French Government also recognized its superiority by thed.--cor.Uiou of Mr. Kathaniel Wheeler, President of the company , with the Cross of the Legion of Honor. The "No. 9" is not an old machine improved upon, but i an entirely new machine, and tho Grand Prize at lViris was awarded it as the grand est advance in sewing machine mechanism of thj age. Those who buy it can rest assured, tuera. fore, of having the very latest and best. WnEELEIt & WILSON M'FO CO., 185 and 167 Wabaah Ave., Chicago ,MOL.l 15V - - W. KIBLKR, Leiffk. Nebr. jAipr'WWit 0. E. D. Fitzpatrick Bookseller and Stationer, Pianos i Ops Tin-: Willi K SKtVI.Wi MAriiiNi:. Baby Carriages, Express Wagons, UASK BA Mi (JOOUS. foi.i.ovtiii:ci:owi foi: haucainh 13th St., Ctlumbiis, Ncbr. CHICAGO Sueci-Hor toVuuiKMN .V ll.)i:i kiwi- of Staph anil Faii-y All GROCERIES! On Hands. Goods Delivered TO ALL PAiri'S OF THK OTV. JOHN J. MARTIN. lf-iuntf HUNTEH1NN BROS., Contractors and lluilders. Oill on ut anil n--t pricen lefir' enteriiiK inti contract for jur unrk. COLUMBUS, NKBiaSKA. jjtil.iiii JOHN EUSDEN. SURVKVOR. Informs hi friend unil the ulIic lm in still in the Imimiih-. ami all onlt-m will huv prompt attention. pieof tit-M m.t-s anil platw fur nihil. CharK- toum-t tint tiuixs. Colutnhun, Nebraska. ISnpr'Jy LAND FOR SALE. kLr A FINE IMFKOVED FAHM lor sale in Shell Creek valley, near Lolniubue, containing 2UU acres of land: aLont I'll u-m oncto cultivation; HI acre heavily timtwrwl. re mainder mostly in clover anil blue tenia ptutnra and hay land; ISO fruit tree- -applea, par. cheiry, pluma, etc., koue hearing; all kinds of ornamental trees and nhrubs; ISO full-bearing crape vines. Tho farm entire is fenced, and di vided into small fields by f encw. Dwelliag hona of seven rooms, granary, corn cribs, large hors table with nay-mow. cattle bam which holds M tons of liay; hog honse; 2 wells; running watar In pasture. Fur further particulars Inuuirtt at JooajiAi. office, or address, M. R. care ol Joc. -" f"'""! Nthr iBoswtt The Journal fo Job Wtrk. Pmnn, Qlnrn I llllll Ul II lllllUI uiUuOiy uiuiUi ; iY