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McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

We understand that dating from JAN
uary 1st, Joe Swan will take charge
of the B. & NJ. Dining Hall at this
place, Mr. Sanders retiring. Dir. Swan
now manages the eating houses at Lin
coin and Red Cloud and will, after the
above date, have charge of all the
houses along the B. & NJ. Swan is a
successful caterer to the travelling
public.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11
B. & M. r. R. Time Table.
Local Intelligence.
KETCHUM. :

Graham Flour at City Bakery.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

Our citizens will hail the advent of
side and crosswalks with pleasure and
thanksgiving. The sidewalk era is a
most important one in the history of
all western towns. There is an air of
substantially about the matter that is
gratifying.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

The pleasant residence recently COM
pleted by Geo. P. Weick in the south
ern part Of town, burned to the ground,
Monday night, while the most Of our
citizens slept. The fire was occasioned
by party living in dug-out immedi-
ately west of the house, leaving his
quarters and failing to extinguish his
candle, which burning low, set the table
fire upon which it was standing, and
communicated from the dug-out to Mr..
Weick's residence, which was discov-
cred to be on fire about 11:30. Every
thing in the house was saved, but on
account of the lack Of water and assist
ance little or nothing could be done to-
ward extinguishing the flames. Adjoin-
ing property was saved by the efforts of
those present The loss, amounting to
between 81 200 and 81 500, is very Sc
we're one to Mr.. Weick, who has the sym
patty Of all in his loss. The house was
fortunately insured for 5000 in the Pie
nix. This amount will 60 far toward
making lighter Mr.. Weeks loss.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

The Dramatic Company played Con
fusion to small audience, Monday
evening. The company failed to do
the play or themselves justice, the most
of the performers appeared to be rat
tied and did not timber up and get down
to work in their accustomed manner.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

|. b. r. Arnold will lecture In the
Opera Hall, December 31st and Janu-
airy 1st, Cd and Sd. Mr.. Arnold's lee
lures on Egypt, Palestine, Rome and
Greece are highly spoken of, and will
prove a literary feast to all who go to
hear them.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

While the material is hot, we would
suggest to our people the urgent neces-
sity that exists for their keeping their
premises clear Of old buildings and deb
ris. Had it not been for that miserable
old dug-out, Monday nights fire would
not, in all probability, have occurred.
When one looks around through some
localities in our town, and sees the straw,
paper, hay and other infammable ma
terials lying around in the rear of build
ings, frequently close to ash piles, he is
led to wonder why so few fires occur.
See to these things at once. In the alb
sence Of fire department, such pre-
cautionary measures may be valuable.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

An accident occurred at the depot,
Saturday, that might have been more
serious in its results. A commercial
mans trunk was being taken from the
baggage car in the usual, artistic style
of the baggage smasher, and upon the
trunk reaching the platform, Il revolver
in the same was discharged, the bullet
passing through the roof Of the baggage
car in very close proximity to the mes
senger's head. We won't draw the NOR
al, although it may be matter of sal
walton to one Of the b. S. fraternity.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11

The census of our town taken last
week by Frank Galarneau indicates that
the population of our two-year-old
Magic City is almost 1000, Or in exact
figures, LIT. Adults, 472, and under
q years of age, 7O5. Few, if any,
towns in the State of Nebraska of the
age Of McCook can boast of such a
population. We can, without exhibit
ing any vanity, claim to have the most
phenomenal little city in this part of
the west. And McCook moves right
along in the van Of the procession.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-12-11
Thursday, December II, 1884.
TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will be held In the
Opera Hall once every four weeks.
JOSEPH CLERY, Pastor.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20

ciude displays from Minnesota, Dakota and
Iowa It is impossible TO say just when the
Train viii start from St. Paul, but It viii
probably be either Friday or Saturday.
Thomas Darwin, of Chicago, general
northern passenger agent Of the Illinois Cen
trail road, is in ST. Paul.
The earnings Of the ST. Paul railway sys
tenn for the second week of November we're
$500, 900. against s54s, 600 for the same week
last year, an increase OF $I2, 900.
The st. Paul d Duluth started on Wednes-
day night two extra trains with -four for Du-
lu:h. These two shipments will close the
season Of shipping by Lake Superior.
Commissioner Midgley has called meet
ing Of the Southwestern Railway association,
to be in Chicago Dec. 2, 10 consider various
matters OF importance. One of the subjects
to be discussed, and which is likely TO cause
considerable trouble, is the application Of
some OF the roads for increased percentages.
w. H. Coleman, paymaster OF the ST. Paul
& Duluth road, received a dispatch yesterday
from coroner dated at Du Quoin, H.. inform
ing him that Benjamin Coleman was killed
at the place by the ears yesterday and that
the deceased was supposed 10 be his brother.
Though Mr.. Coleman telegraphcd for further
particulars aud also TO other places for in
formation as 10 where his brother was, he re-
ceiVed no replies 10 his dispatches About
three weeks ago his brother WAS in Milwau-
kee, and telegraphed him that be was going
south for the winter and he thinks that posi-
bly, be may have started In that direction and
that If he did the person that was killed
might be his brother.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20

A very fine audience assembled at the
Minneapolis Grand last night TO hear the
charming opera Martha This is one of
those operas whose beauties bewitch almost
everybody and whose pleasing melodies,
when interpreted by artists so thoroughly en-
rapport NTH their work as are the artists
comprising the cast which appeared in it last
night, as TO take an audience by storm. This
performance from the opening chorus and
charming duett TO the finale went with a
spirit simply delightful and the many favor
lite airs drew rspturous expression from the
thoroughly delighted audience. Emma Alb
bott was her own piquaut self in the char
acter of Lady Henrietta and was Drumming
over with misehicvOus fun in her
acting. Vocally the part suits
her; most of the music being brilliant and
In her best range; the Last Rose of Sum-
mer'' by her exquisite singing bringing her
an enthusiastic encore. Annandale as
Nancy was delightful throughout. Her rich
contralto voice and sprghtly acting made the
most Of this merry part and brought her. q
great deal Of applause. Fabriai as Lionel
was at his best; his show so Fair'' being en-
rapturously encored. Campobello, the new
basso cantante,. proved himself a thorough
artist His voice is one of rare dexibiiity
for basso and he uses it In q flushed man.
ner. The duet, "T.ist Prescribed, (" with Fa-
brini brought them an irresistible demand
fora repetition, as did bis duet with Nancy.
Allen as Lord Tristram was very funny. To
speak Of all the gems of this opera which
were encoaed would be 10 euumerate every
one. Quartets, duos and solos were all re-
demanded by the thoroughly aroused audi
ence. Tue choruses were sungwith spirit and
in brief, it was beautiful performance of a
charming opera by the best cast which Alb
bott has ever furnished.
The performance was extended half hour
by the demands for repetition. Should the
other operas go equally well, anu there is
every reason TO believe they viii, as the
troupe is now fully rested, the season win be
one Of great brilllance. semiramids will
be 80 to-night
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
Kansas ProhIbItionIsts-

TOPEKA, Kas., Nov. 19.--The State Tenn
perance union met in this CITY to-day Ex-
Gov. ST. John and wife were in attendance.
During the afternoon the committee on res
olutions made its report, reeiting that the
principles Of the union had been emphatic
ally endorsed by the people of Kansas in the
Overwhelming defeat of the present
occupant Of the executive chair.
Thus coudemniug his unlawful
qsurpation OF the law and exercises Of the
executive eiemency in behalf of convicted
saloon keepers. They congratulated the Pro
hibitionists in the growth Of the temperance
sentiment. and recommend a series of resOlu-
tons, the more important Of which are as
follows:
Received, That the Democratic party Of
Kansas, by adopting an anti-prOhibition
platform, and making an avcwedly anti-pro-
hibition ampaigu, have made It impossible
for assistant prohibitionists 10 give It their
support so long as it retains its present atli-
tude.
Resolved, That the Republican party Of
Kansas, by adopting platform that was sat
isfactory TO the mass Of Prohibitionists, and
electing state officers and a state legislature
pleged to require the enforcement Of the
constitution 10 the end that the full effect Of
prohibition may be realized, has done all
that reasQnble ProhibitOnisis should demand
and is at this time entitled 10 cordial support
OF temperance men.
ReS0lseG. That as long as the attitude OF
the twoieading parties In this state remains
unchanged, we are unalterably opposed to
the formation or maintenance of an indie
pendent prohibition party, and we cordially
invite those who have separated from Us TO
return and act with US in future.
The resolutions were passed without oppO-
sitiOu. except the last named which was Bit
terry opposed by 81. John. After long de-
bate its final clause was amended to read as
follows:
''And we cordially invite all to join US in
the work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
FOREIGN FLASHES.

I Ada Cavendish, the actress, is exceedingly
III. Her system has been weakened by pro-
longed delirium. and the gravest fears are
entertained Of the result.
John A. Kasson, the American represent
tative at the Congo conference, yesterday
made strong protest against the claims Of
the Portuguese right to the Congo.
Il is stated the pope has requested the
Congo conference to extend the protection of
the powers to the Catholic missions in West
Africa.
The German social Democrats have issued
a manifesto announcing a programme Of
fierce opposition to Bismarck Their first
move in the reiehstag will be for the aboli-
ton of the socialist law
There we're ten deaths in Paris yesterday
from cholera
The French squadron on the Chinese coast
is still on the defensive, awaiting reinforce
meuts.
Il is rrmored that James Russell Lowell
intends to reside at Oxford, England, after
be is relieved from his duties as United
States minister.
The house Of commons yesterday, by a
vote of forty to thirty-two. rejected the Irish
compensation for Improvements bill, which
sought to extend the provisions of the land
at to country towns and villages.
The German firm that purchased 100
Krupp guns, and was not allowed by the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
THE RAILROADS.
The Western War.
rChicapo Times. 1911


The western passenger war has assumed
phase of personal animosity which threatens
to prolong it indefinitely. The prime pur-
pose of the respective cofnbatants seems TO
be TO devise new ways to crigpie one another,
and at latest accounts the match is about
even. Having cut the through rate to and
from Kansas City TO almost nothing, the
Alton and Burlington are now making des-
perate efforts 10 sacrifice each others local
business. The Alton made a savage thrust
at the Burlington by quoting 50 rates to and
from Quincy and Hannibal-the very heart
of the Burlington's local territory The lat
ter has now retaliated by opening offices at
Springfield and Jacksonville, H., thus at
lacking the Alton at a most vulnerable point
Unless something should very shortly occur
to check the Generalization, all competitive
territory of the two roads will become in
volved in the fight.
Tbs east bound rate of 81 from Kansas
City to Chicago must inevitably lower the
east bound rate from Council Bluffs. The
sympathy between Council Bluffs and Kansas
City territory is so pronounced that rates can
not be maintained at one when cut at the
other. The rate from Council Bluffs to Chi
cago is now S14.50, but within day or two
1t will doubtless drop to somewhere near the
level of the Kansas City tariff.
The general passenger agents of the Bur-
lington, Northwestern and st. Paul met at
the Burlington Office TO discuss the adoption
Of some form of ticket TO take the place Of
the mileage ticket. 1t was decided to adopt,
beginning Jan. /, commercial ticket, SINH
lar to that now in use by the Northwestern.
These tickets will be sold in convenient size
at about three cents per mile. When one
thousand miles have been used by any one
person, he can present his remaining
''stubs'' and receive rebate for about one
cent mile, making the net rate about two
cents per mile. These tickets will go into
effect in both passenger and freight depart
ments.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
SHE DIDN'T SUCCEED.
An Abortive Attempt by a Young Wo-
man 10 XIII Herself and
Husband.


PTTTsBUR0, Pa, Nov. ia desperate
attempt At murder and suicide was made by
Jealous young woman at Hays Station. six
miles from the city, Monday evening About
year ago Jerry Diamond, a prosperous
young mechanic, settled at Hays Station.
He con ducted himself as model husband,
but the wife was jealous aud often up
braided him for speaking 10 other ladies OF
their acquaintance. Monday evening when
be came home he looked as IL he had been
weeping, aud was very pale aud nervous
She placed the supper on the table, and go
ing over to q side table poured out cup of
coffee, which she placed alongside
Of his plate De remarked that she had no
plate set Tor hemseif. She replied that she
did not feel like eating. aud she would coup
and lie down. She then kissed him ten
Derby three times and said: ''Oh, Jerry,
jerry" and left the room.
Mr.. Diamond bad an evening paper with
him and concluded to look over it before
eating supper. He had probably
been reading ten minutes when he
heard some article Of furniture fall heavily in
an upper room. He jumped up from the
table. and taking the lamp ran up stairs 20
ascertain the cause. On entering the back
room he was Mortified to see the body Of his
wife hanging suspended with rope about
her neck to rafter which ran acrUss the
room, while a chair lay by
her side, showing that she had
first stood on the chair, put the rope in place
and afterWards kicked the chair from under
her. Diamond, almost crazed with fright,
did not stop moment, but cut the unfor-
tunste woman down and immediately pro-
ceeded to restore her 10 consciousness For
tunztely life was not extinct and she was
soon restored 70 consciousness. This was
owing to one of her feet touched a box
lang on the floor, and as a consequence
the whole weight Of her body was not on the
rope. As soon as she was able to speak she
expressed regret at Irving attempted to take
her life; then, suddenly looking at her hus-
bynd, she exclaimed:
sob, Jerry, God forgive me, but did you
drink that coffee gave youi''
''No, dear, was his astonished reply"
''Thank God for thatl" she said. ut was
poisoned"
Afterward she explained that she had put
two ounces Of laudanum in his coffee. She
waited until she thought he lad swallowed it
and then attempted TO hang herself. To-day
she was very much Frustrated, but is ex-
pected to recover
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
who takes the Place.
specIal Telegram 70 the GlObe. J

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-As the time approaches
for Geo. w. Ristine's retirement as commits
sioner of the TranseontinentiaI association.
there is considerable interest as to who will
be his successor. The position is an i'm
portant one, and from the fact that
it pays from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year to the incumbent, applicants
are not wanting. There are about half a
dozen already in the field with a numser Of
back counties to be heard from p P. Shelby,
general freight agent Of the Union Pacific,
has manifested a willingness to be sacrificed.
John Muir, general manager Of
the Oregon improvement company, Is
believed not to be seeking the
place, but his name Is being urged by North
ern Pacific people. Geo. w. Lilly, who is en-
ioyiug temporary leave of absence from
the supervision Of traffic department of the
Missouri Pacific, would like the position, and
j. II. Rockwell, who came very near to the
goal when Mr.. Ristine was appointed, is
again a candidate. A little quiet talk among
he officials of the roads interested would
lead to the inference that none Of the above
viii be successful. 1t is said that two dark
horses are in the field, with the chances
apparently about evenly divided
between them. A western official passing
through the city impaired the latter infor-
nation yesterday, and said that the an
nouncement of Mr.. Ristine's successor bid
fair to occasion considerable surprise. He
would not disclose the names Of the brace Of
shady candidates referred to-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
Recreation

There is homely saying among the fisher
men ''that those who will not mend their
nets viii soon be unable 10 catch fish;r and
one Is seldom found so imurovident as to
let hole grow larger until the net is useless.
The nearest approach to absolute rest is
sleep, and Of this every man, woman and
child should have abundance, proportion ed
TO his constitution and occupation; but theg.e
is relative rest quite as important aud
pore neglected by most busy men and wom--
en-, this rest Is recreation. The 'I haven't
time" excuse, although as popular as ever, is
sadly threadbare. A man owning property
can afford to invest thousand dollars though
he withdraw il from active business, if he Is
sure that the money will double itself. We
all have twenty-fOur hours every day to in
vest, and II one hour withdrawn from bnsi-
ness can be better invested, Is II not wise
thing to do itl Relaxation, however, TO be
profitable, must be whole-hearted. II Is not
rest for the business man to bring his affairs
and worries home with him. 1t is not rest
for the student to brood over theories and
formulas when he walks, neither is 1t rest TO
take ones fear aud anxleties to our friends
table. If we have no heart to throw of these
burdens, we should make the effort in spite
of ourselves. We have been bound to our
cares as the convict is to his ball and chain,
and It is time TO master circumstances, in
stead of being their slaves Mental slaves
are more independent upon the physical con-
dition than We are inclined to think. Irrit-
ability means overstrained nerves; the
''blues'' and ''black butterflies are other
names of indigestion and a poor circulation.
Recreation, it is TO be remembered,is neither
dissipation, nor yet absence of activity.
Complete change OF thought is relaxation
and Hood is quoted by a recent writer as say
ing that the Quaker always enjoys life, for he
makes pleasure of his business and bust
ness of his pleasure.-Etery Other Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
The .1Lhn,t 0ne,.,, senson

The sale of seats for the engagement Of
the Emma Abbott Opera company Opens at
the Grand Tomorrow morning. The en-
gagement opens on Monday and continues
throughout the week and brilliant and sue
cessful season is assured.
The repertoire is as follows:
Monday, Nov. 24-Balfe's melodious op-
era, Bohemian Girl.
Tuesday-Abbott's "Last Rose Of Sum
mer," Martha.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS beautiful Grand
opera. La TravitiA.
Thursday--Thanksgiving matinee, great
cast in II .Troyatore
Thursday night-Adams' oriental opera,
King for Day.
Friday-Three prima donnas in Thomas
Mignou.
Saturday gala matinee-Lecoeq's comic
opera, Heart and Hand.
Saturday night ossini's greatest opera,
Semiramide
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
1he Som. of jim. aud 1fslindy.
TChicago Letter.

A rough old fellow Oh the board OF trade
tells a story about couple OF young men
whom he met the other day. They came into
his Office on some foolish GRAND or other. and
made their mission known In language easily
understood but not generally spoken in Chi
cago. Their afTeetatlon was so unmistakable
that the old man got mad, and, pretending
not to know who they were, he stepped out
to the railing and inquired:
''Whose boys be you!'
They told him whose sons they were, and
be grufiiy said "How's Jim aud Melindyl'
They rolled their eyes, lifted up their hands,
and protested that they didn't know wnom
he meant.
''Why, mean yer old father and mother,
OF course"
That made the young men furious, and
one of them, the elder, spoke mp: ''We feel
ourselves compelled 10 respect your gray
hairs, sir, but We may say that If any such
objectionable familiarity with US had been
attempted by any one younger we should have
chastised him, wouldn't we, Reginaldpr
''Moses in the bullrushesi' yelled the old
man, splitting on his hands. Reginald! hear
thatl Reginald Why, God bless your dim
inutiye little soul, got drunk with old jim
duu Melluuy III your christening Wnen tutJ
named you plain John. l knew your old
father and mother when they were so almigh-
" poor, dirty and contemplate that they
never had no wash day, because they hadn't
nothing to wash. Now, came here over
land in '39. and amt as young as was
then, but III go you Eve TO one that can
lick the both Of you"
The old mans ire was getting the better
of him, and as the young fellows made some
further insulting remark be jumped over the
rail with, I'D i'll don't lick you, too In
memory of old times" They bolted and the
old man resumed his seat.
Chicago is no place FOR the dude.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-20
LATE MINNEAPOLIS NEWS.

c. j. Anderson, head roustabout at the
Holly Touring mills, man thirty-ive years
old, living at 1904 Eigth street south. was
found on the railroad track at the crossing
near River street and Third avenue north,
insensible with bad scalp wound. No par
ueulars as 70 how bis injuries were caused
eau be obtained, bat it is thought he was in
tOxicated aud fell over a retaining wall. His
injuries are considered fatal.
A man, evidently about forty years old,
about $3.50 O'Clock last evening drove his
team upon the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railroad track, near the Short Line
bridge, below Twenty-sixth street
south. passenger train
which was coming at full
speed, struck the team, killing
both horses and inficting injuries to the
mans head from which he died four hours
later. Nothing was found upon his person
10 identify him, S29 in money being ali that
was found in his pockets.
A man was arrested last evening for steal
ing jewelry from girl in Swede Annie's
joint Oh First avenue south.