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McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
Alstts, From Or. Netueton.


Ed McCooK TRIBUNE:-In the In
diauola Courier of Oct. 70, | End an
article referring to the Public School
work and myself which may be mis-
leading.
The statement that "Tbere are many
schools in the county that have never
been visited by the present incumbent
is incorrect, unless the SEVERAL
SCHOOL TERMS is intended; if the latter
is the meaning, / need only say that in
new county, where so much was to
be done and where there was SO
little money in the treasury, and where,
until after the county debt was founded,
warrants would bring only sixty cents
on the dollar, it seemed extravag ant
to visitevery school every term; many
of them very small; some consisting OF
only one family. 1t may not be under
stood that there are no perquisites to
the Office OF Go. Supt
The salary is for time actually EN-
| ployed, SO much per Gay; in this county,
the minimum price fixed by law, and
the account must be sworn to.
1t ia difficult to believe Directors
complain of his lack of Attentions to
district matters" for no school officer,
or school teacher has, BY letter or
otherwise, brought any matter to my
notice that has been neglected.
There is absolutely no exception to
this; every letter and every communi-
cation has been answered, and they
have been very numerous.
And, | believe the County Commits
sioners will ratify my statenant, that
| have made careful use Of all the APP
preparation [ was at liberty to draw
upon. And, l will add that | have
spent many days Tor which made no
charge.
Evidently the editor does net under.
stand the subject of which he writes;
that he does, seems to Inc bold as
sumption On his part.
In this short article, can only hint
at part OF what has been done since
nv term of office commenced.
Twenty-Five school districts have
been formed; Il large numDer OF the
district boundaries changed; great
many additions to dI. urlcts made; al
in response to petitions OF a majority,
or tw thirds of the legal voters, OF the
Districts affected.
There have been two county con
ventions of district school officers
, seven teachers Institutes and teachers
associations; the latter without expense
to the county, and very little to thu
teachers. These important meeting
OF school officers ana teachers are tn
only ones ever held i'll the county.
About forty teachers examination
and twice as many visits to schools, ant
school districts, in response to letter
of request from school officers, etc.
made the necessary reports, and pei
formed my duties, as | believe, ia gen
} eral faithfully. And, hardly thin
any honest persons who are acqualnte
? with nae will say that | am not ''actlv
and energetic, but if such should b
found, l will try to mend my ways
for these are excellent qualities, an
t l respect the opinions of honest people
"O,wad some fairie the giftie gle us
To see ourselves az ithers see Us,
1t wad frae meny blunder free US
Resp'y, c. L. NErTLEroN.
McCook, Oct. q, 1883.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
Attention.

There will be a precinct caucus on
Saturday, November Sd, 1888, from
3 till 5 P. NJ. for the purpose of nomi-
mating precinct officers, at Starbuck &
Francis office in McCook
CHI. BOYLE, Committeeman.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
A CND

To the Voters If Red Willow County:
That there may be no misunderstand-
ing about my position in regard to the
several tickets in the field, | desire to
say that being nominated by regular
Republican convention, | will give that
ticket my full and earnest support, and
atand by it to the END.
j. H. GOODRICH.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. r johnson Of
Ruckloy. ILL.,, who have been visiting
Mrs. j. B. Mesorve, went cast, Sunday.
They should have remained q little
longer, and enjoyed some Of the dne
weather We arc now having.
Mr.. n. c. Chapman, representing
the Hastings Gazette-Journal, spent
several days in McCook this week.
Mr.. Chapman is genial gentleman, an
old newspaper man, and the interests
of his paper are carefully looked after.
Tuesdays Hastings Gazette-'iournai
contained the following personal. MIR.
and Mrs. j. NJ. Cook of the thriving
city of McCook, in the Republican
valley, were in the Queen City yester-
day. They registered at the New
England.
The Daily Crete Standard of which
we have a copy before US, makes a
very creditable showing for the size of
F., the town from which it is issued. Ii
will be continued only through the
campaign. Politics must be slightly
warm in Saline.
W. H. Mccartney and j. }. Lam
bnrn of Indianola: we're in town on
Sunday. They "did as the Romans,
and went down to see the water works;
to put it mild, they were as highly
pleased with our browning glory as
our own people, WHO take great and en-
tirely excusable pride in this luxury.
Rogers have received stock of over
coats that excels anything ever brought
into the valley. They range in price
from So up to the finest, and the man
who goes around shaking with cold wher
he can get one of these good, warn
coats at price so low that all can buy
had better go back east and give up thu
ghost, then probably he will have NJ
use for one.
The beautiful and tasty manner il
which Messrs. Tom Mccartney ant
George Chenery have fixed up thei
apartment opposit. our Office has beer
so frequently commented on, that OF
Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Will Mozart
ney, Miss Theresa Wilkinson and Mis-
Hattie Papin came mp from lndianol
to view it. That they were pleased t.
surprise cannot be questioned.
We print this week five hundred
extra copies of The TRIBUNE to b,
distributed gratuitously throughout tn
county. AS these papers will fall int
the hands of many person who are no
subscribers to and regular readers o
our paper, we extend to them all
cordial invitation to become such. Sen
us a postal card stating that you wan
the paper, and we will enter your nam
, on our list: and you can make settle
f ment with US when you come to No
Cook.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
NOTICE.

All monies due the TRIBUNE for sub
scription come by the terms of the sale to
me. Parties who know themselves to be in
arrears for subscription will be warmly
received at any time, if they come cash
in hand. F. NJ. & +. NJ. KIMNELL,
Publishers
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We will continue to send the TRIB-
UNE to all persons whose names appear
on Mr. Israel's subscription list. If
there be anyone who desires to discon-
tinue the paper, he will notify US at
once, otherwise he will he held liable
for the paper sent to his address.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
U. g. Land Office, McCook, Neb.,

Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Ulysses E. Fox against Riley Smith. for
abandoning his homestead entry 20lS, dated at
North Platte, February g, 1880. upon the south
east Il section IA, township 3. north. range ~,
west, In Red " How county, Nebraska, with a
view to the cancellation Of said entry the
said parties are hereby summoned to appear
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. 70 respond and furnish
testimouy concerning said al.eEed abandon
insnt. gI4. l.. L. LAVE. Register,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
Look Herel

St. Louis white lead for So per hun
bred
Pure boiled oil 80 cents per gallon
$50 test headlight, % cents per gal
Machine castor oil 81 80 per gallon
Coal pressed castor oil 81 per gal
lon at GREENS DRUG STORE
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
Wanted.

To buy four claims Tor decided lapd)
With WATER and rINBER,in Red VIII
low county. Address, g. g. Burton,
e2-tf. Hastings Neb
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
New Home.

NJ. A. spalding, agent for the light
running, New Home sewing machine.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1883-11-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.


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New goods at Rogers.
Fresh Oysters at Joe's.
Gro to Rogers and zee his new goods.
J. w. Dclan was in town on 6atur-
day.
Copies of the TRIBUNE on sale at the
post-office.
For dry geods Of every description 60
to Rogers
D. NJ. Tomblin of Arapahoe, was in
7tawn on Sunday.
Hats and caps, boots and shoes and
notions at Rogers.
A full line of the very best cigars at
the B. & NJ Pharmacy.
Mrs. John Sanders has been visiting
at Kearney aud Friend
j. G. Thompson of Culbertson. made
McCook visit. Saturday.
Fancy and staple groceries, at Rog-
ssrs', at lowest market prices
W. D. Sanders, clerk at Dining Hall,
sent down to Friend, Sunday.
Snyder's dining car and train were
side-tracked here over Sunday.
Don't forget that Rogers has re-
eeiyed fne line Of new goods.
The famous Boot Jack chewing to-
bacco for sale at the B. & NJ Pharmacy.
Will Dolan has returned to McCoOk,
and his many friends are glad to see
him.
Charles Love Of the Sun, and Capt
Straut of Cuiber,son, were IN town.
Tuesday.
Mrs. VIII Warren of the B. & NJ.
Dining Hail, has been on the sick list
for several days.
Mrs Sanders and Master Ray re-
turned on Wednesday from a short
visit to Kearney.
Mira Rebecca Hutchinson returned
the first part of the week from her
claim near Indianola.
A. c. Ebert Of Blue Hills, formerly
with Hayden & Co., of lndianola, was
in town, the first Of the week.
W. 2. Taylor, B. NJ. Vastine and H.
B. Straut of CulbertsoR, were among
among the visitors in town, Saturday.
Mr.. J. E. Cochran, lawyer from
Oberliu, Kansas, was in our city thi:
week looking it over with view Of
locating here.
John j. Dunbar of Lincoln, has rent
ed Babcock's lumber yard, and viii
open up livery, feed and sale stabl'
in the same at an early date.
Born, On Tuesday, Oct 30th, t.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Bryan as beautiful
pair of twin girls as ever were seen
DR.. A. J. Wiley was the physician ii
attendance.
Mr.. G. l.. Laws moved into HI
handsome residence on the hill, tn
first of the week. Mr. Laws has on
of the finest residences in our cit
which boasts of her pretty homes
John Whitaker made US pleasan
call, Saturday, and prepaid his sub
scription to The TRIBUNE, for 81
months. Mr.. Whitaker is also max
ing final proof in support OF his claim
W. z. Wallace is entertaining hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. Wallac
of Chicago. w. w Stewart of Chics
90. and an old-time friend Of our gen
ial cashier, spent few days in OF
little city.
The Ladies of the Episcopal Churc
are requested to meet in the prlva'
Al
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-18
Casualties.

Montreal, 16.-A passenger train, on
the Canada Atlantic Railway was thrown
off the track, to-day, by broken rail,
and six passengers were injured.
Clinton, Ia., IA broken rail caused
serious accident on the Midland branch
of the Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
way, twelve miles north of this city, last
evening. A long train of live stock
passed safely over the break, but the last
car, loaded with merchandise, and the
way car went down a twenty-foot en-
bankment, killing the rear brakeman,
e. L. CLARK, and injuring the conductor,
D. w. Richardson. Ten passengers, in
Guiding eight men en- route for Chicago
with live stock, were all more or less
bruised, none seriously. There we're three
ladies in the car. The wounded will be
brought to Lyons and Clinton. The
body Of the brakeman will be taken to
Anamoss for burial. He had been mar
ried ak months.
st. Louis, 16.-By the ditchinR of az
Ohio and Mississippi train, due here this
morning, at Lebanon, Ills, three passen.
ger coaches ran off the track; the first
upset, the others were dsrailed. Chas
Hoffman, passenger, was killed, snC
eight we're injured, none dangerously
The rails spread and caused the wreck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-18
miscellaneous.

Savannah. Ca, 16-The spring meet.
ing Of the Jockey Club opened to-day.
Ten Brock stake, mile heats. was won
by" w. P. Bvrch;" time. l. 56sz, Sc.
The Savannah cup. two miles, was
won by "Dukeof Mantalban," in 8. 4S15
The mile and q quarter was won by
''Linchpin;" time, 2.121S.
Montreal, 16-The creditors of A. G.
& j. Hope & Co. have accepted forty
cents on the dollar and the firm will re-
sumo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-18
mlnnesota Renaforahip.

st. Paul, 1.-Two ballots were taken
in joint convention to-day. Window
got IS on the first and 81 on the second, q
dead loss from yesterday. 1t is believed
his chances have much deprecated. A
caucus Of his friends ia called for this
evening. There are sixteen candidates,
and it is impossible to name the coming
man
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-18
Nebraska sepatorship.

Lincoln, Neb., 1.-THE following
vote was taken to-day for United States
senator: Roundas Il, Willard Is, Gown
10, Thayer IL, Morton 16, and IS scattered
among twenty-four candidates. Ad-
journed to tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-18

sHILOH's vITALTZFR Is what
you need for Constipation, Loss of
Appetite, Dizziness and all symp-
toms Of Dyspepsia. Price 1oc. and
75c. per bottle. Sold by z G. MI
Drug Store ID
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-18

a, Freight Train leaves Ogden daily
for Butte at 9.05 am, giving daylight
ride through Cache Valley, and regular
freight train arrives daily at Ogden 3
I1.05 am. from Butte.
W. B. DODDRIDGE, Supt.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09
Senator Malone on the Situation In
virginia.


"while am not able to give you figures as
TO the different counties, can say that the re.
suits were generally favorable to us, espe-
cially in the white counties. In the counties
where the negroes have a heavy majority our
work was very difficult and not so successful.
The colored people have always been made to
believe that there was no politics in county
or local elections and so they have been In the
habit OF voting their personal preferences,
without regard to the political status OF the
candidates for county offices. good many OF
the claims OF victory made by our
opponents are purely fictitious. For
example in our own county
they claim victory because they elected a
Commonwealth attorney-carefully conceal
Ing the fact that OF the twenty-eight county and
township officers elected In that county
twenty-five are Anti-Bourbons. In the black
counties they resorted 10 every means of mis-
representation in order 10 deceive the negroes
and defeat us. The trouble in such counties
is that there are not enough Intelligent white
Readiusters 10 ofilcer the colored voters prop.
erly. The Bourbons are better disciplined,
although no more strongly organized than We
are, and that accounts for some OF their sue
cesses. have no misgivings as TO the future,
however. With proper encouragement and
not too much sentimental squeamishuess we
can carry Virginia and North Carolina against
the bourbon candidate for President next
year.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09
Something Very queer for Bliss.

Special to the Commercial Gazette.
WASHINGTON, June IA very remarkable
proceeding took place In the Department of
Justice in preparing the papers In the Ottman
case for publication. 1t was found that Mr..
Bliss did not have such official support from
the District-Attorney as was desired. The
latter officer was sent for and said he had
never written such a letter as was wanted. He
had, however, held such Views. He was then
asked TO put them In writing, which he did.
In giving this letter for publication II wa g
furnished without the date and allowed TO go
ne II 1t was part Of the record, as closed up a
year ago. AS used 1t was for the purpose OF
helping Mr.. Bliss out OF a bad corner.
The above is true bill. Corkhill's let
ter is of a late date and the date was felon-
iously suppressed to help Bliss out of a hole
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09

Trenton True American.
The ottman compromise case, in which the
Government Treasury was swindled out OF O
large sum OF money, is but one case illustrat-
ing the dishonest practices that have long pre-
vailed under Republican administrations. 1t
Is exceptional only in the fact that, In some
accidental way, 1t has come to the knowledge
OF the public. II anything like complete HIS
tory Of the cases continually fixed up in the
so.called Department OF Justice were written,
the country would be dumbfounded at the
amount filched from the Treasury and shared
between special attorneys and administration
favorites.
There was dishonest collusion between the
men who represented the Government ana
the attorney OF the thieves whereby the Treas
ury was plundered. moro barefaced case
cannot be imagined. 1t could only happen
under an administration which makes the
Treasury the prey OF its party favorites.
Cases like this show what Is the real issue
the people will have to decide In 1884 Ii is
whether the rule of the party which gives the
country such vile and corrupt administration
shall be continued, or whether the party with
It's train OF Treasury robbers shall be swept
out OF power. This issue the Republican
party fears 10 meet. Its administration OF
the Government is beyond defense. But It
must be held 10 it.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09
AMUSEMENTS.
THE THEATRE CoMIoUE


The Comique, having moved to its Summer
Garden, is delightfully."- cool and attractive.
The performances are all very fine, closing
with John ]. Riley in "Si Salem and the sen.
sational Mac Mac dancers.
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
This popular family resort presents a great
show this week giving performances every
afternoon and evening. The grand panorama
Is especially interesting and instructive.
DRIVERS SUMMER GARDEN.
The engagements at Drivers Summer
Garden this week are highly entertaining.
The programme is bright with a host of gem
specially artists, and the performances are
very fine.
ABNER'S SUMMER GARDEN.
This cool, delightful place OF amusement is
the resort OF our best people, who every. even
ing enjoy the delicious music Of the enlarged
orchestra and the sweet ballads of the Ober
forscher Tyrolean Concert Troupe.
THE SWIMMING SCHOOL.
The hours Of the swimming school are: Fol
gentlemen, from z to a. m. and from 2:30 tc
10 p. M; for ladies', from 10 a. m. to 10 m.
and for boys, from 2:3O to z p. m. Instruction
In swimming given.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09

of tho vile and venal Tmies from
the commencement of the Star Route
trials. The counsel for the Govern
ment have jndustriously mingled with
the jury from first to last, and If apparent
intimacy gives assurance of what is to be
or cause for boasting, the henchmen of Mer-
rick & Co. have basis for the odds they
give in betting. But THE CRITIC has no
solicitude" concerning the results, be-
lieving thojury is composed of honest and
responsible men, who will give q verdict in
accordance with the law and the testimony.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09
The New York Times says

During the last days OF his speech Mr.. Mer-
rick has received repeated graceful atten-
tions from his admirers In the shape OF bou.
quets and baskets OF flowers. To handsome
was attached q card inscribed: "To Hon. r..
Merrick, from friend, don't remember"
And the Chicago Inter Ocean explains
how it happened
There is funny story afloat about these
flowers. Tho court messenger, Doniphan,
who is tho son of the former Juror of that
Mr.. Merrick himself to prepare the floral
Offering, and then gave the thing away to
come companions while drinking In n neigh
boring saloon. The florist, Small, who fur
nfshed the flowers, says the messenger paid
for them. There was a good deal OF fun In the
courtroom at Merrick's expense when the
flowers came In for the story had somehow
preceded them. 1t waA the general verdict
that lawyer drawing $50 a day could afford
flowers IL he wanted them,
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09
A Precedent for Howgate to Follow.


Inspired by the success Of ottman, II would
not be surprising II Captain Howgate should
from his place OF concealment address COM
munication to the Attorney General suggest
ing a compromise in his case. As the amount
of his robberies OF Government funds was 80
much greater than the amount involved in the
Ottman case, he may imagine
that he is entitled to more distin-
guished consideration, and in addition
TO the release OF his property, which
has been attached at the instance OF the Gov
ernment, he may demand q formal apology
for the manner In which he has been treated.
II since the afternoon that Captain Howgate
coolly walked OFF, almost under the very eyes
of the officer who had him In charge, the least
effort has been made to discover his hiding
place and apprehend him, no evidence Of the
fact exists, and 1t may be assumed that his
abode will remain undiscovered until he
chooses himself to emerge from 1t. There
is no reason, therefore, why he or
his friends should not propose
compromise" In case OF refer
ence OF the matter to that astute special
United States attorney, Mr.. Bliss, he, by the
same process OF reasoning which he used in
the Ottman case, would have no difficulty in
arriving at the conclusion that as Mr.. How
gate cannot be found he caunot be tried; as
he cannot be tried, the Government cannot
establish any claim to the property It has
attached, and consequently the proper thing
to do would be to quash the Indictment and
hand back TO Howgate, or TO his "counsel,"
the property, and perhaps also return the
back rents, with Interest from the date of
seizure.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-09

Wash. Cor. ConrisrIournai.
''Cnionci, DO you believe tho reports in cir.
cuiation that big game 0t poker here In town
hhe ecrinufly embarrassed number OF Army
of1corn y asked of an old Washington resi-.
dent to-day, who has piled rod chips In the
centre q the table on pair A. high as any OF
the gang who gather around the grcen cloth.
"Nea, there were some big gnuios OF p0ker
played here last winter, and several we'll.
known Army Ofiicera were In the games,
only heard % ono serious loas. Major - got
stuck for about f17, 900 one night, but he got
too much wine aboard and played his cards
llkc n --- fool. don't sec why you nows-
paper men want 10 jump on 10 gentlemen who
something 10 writc about these dull timea. II
the Sensational developments expected como
20 Hight, call on me, and n you Will promise 70
will give you few poker stories that will bo
highly appreciated BY tho bigh-rollcr players
In Kentucky and tho soutn."