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McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
The Character of Lincoln.
Blaine's Book.

Blaine b BOOK.
"Mr. Lincoln,' he says, twas calm
and philosophic. He loved the truth
for the truths sake. He would not ar
que from false premise, or be deceived
himself or deceive others by a false
conclusion. He had pondered on the
issues which aroused him to action.
He had given anxious thought to the
problems of free government and to the
destiny of the republic. He had for
himself marked out path of duty, and
walked in it fearlessly. His mental
processes were slower, but more pro-
found, than those of Douglas. He did
not seek to say merely the thing which
was best for that days debate, but the
thing which would stand the test of
time and square it with eternal justice.
He wished nothing to appear white I'M
less it was white. His logic was severe
and faultless. He did not resort to
fallacy, and could detect it in his oppo-
nent, and expose it with merciless di-
rectness. He had an Astounding sense
of humor, and always employed it in
illustration of his argument-neverf for
the mere sake of promoting merriment.
In this respect he had the wonderful
aptness of Franklin. He often taught
a great truth with the fellcitous brevity
of an Esop fable. His words did not
flow with an impetuous torrent as did
those of Douglas, but they were always
we'll chosen, deliberate and conclusive.
sMr. Lincoln united firmness and
gentleness in a singular degree. He
rarely spoke a harsh word. Ready to
hear argument and always open to
conviction, he adhered tenaciously to
the conclusions which he had finally
reached. Altogether modest, he had
confidence in himself, trusted to the
reasoning of his own mind, believed in
the correctness of his own judgment.
Many of the popular conceptions con-
corning him are erroneous. No man
was farther than him from the easy,
familiar, jocose character in which he
is so often painted. While he paid lit
tie attention to form or ceremony, he
was not a man with whom liberties
could be taken. There was but one
person in Illinois, outside of his own
household, who ventured to address
him by his first name. There was no
one IN Washington who ever attempt
ed it. Approaching wit and hYmor,
he relished good story, especially if
it illustrated truth or strengthened
an argument, and he had a vast fund
of illustrative anecdote, which he used
with the happiest effect. But the long
list of vulgar, salacious stories attribut-
ed to him were retailed only by those
who never enjoyed the privilege of ex-
changing a word with him. His life
was, altogether, serious one, inspired
by the noblest spirit, devoted to the
highest aims. Humor was but an Incl
dent with him, a partial relief to the
melancholy which tinged all his years.
He presented an extraordinary COM
bination of mental and moral qualities.
As statesman, he had the Hottest
ideal, and it fell to his lot to inaugu-
rate measures which changed the fate
of millions of living men, of tens of
millions yet to be born. As manager
of political issues and master of the
art of presenting them, he has had no
rival in this country, unless one be
found in jefferson.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
A Pretty .Predicament.

'me3u0f.
There comes time in the life Of
man whose besetting sin is charity
when he begins to wonder If it isn't
better to be cold-blooded and frigid to
all whom he chances to meet. / have
a young friend who is just now think
ing over this proposition. His sympa-
thetic nature was played upon by the
ragged offscouring OF the curbstone
who polished his boots daily. Although
this very charitable young man had no
superabundance OF wealth, he had two
pairs of trousers. One pair was of the
spic-and-span, latest cut, and costly
pattern. They had hung three days,
however, in his room, waiting for an
event on which he had set his heart.
The pair which he was wearing had
given away in several places to the
caresses of time. The other day, while
softened by the bootblack's poverty,
he gave him an order onhis landlady
for one pair'of trousers; his expecta-
ton at the time was to be at lis room
and SHIFT the old for the new before the
wretch of the curbstone could deliver
the order. Later IN the day he went
to his room and Invested hir self of the
ancient raiment. He saw his boy
down on the sidewalk, and thinking to
relieve him of a journey up stairs, he
pitched the trousers out of the window,
with the remark, "There they are"
He then went to his wardrobe for the
new attire, but nothing was there. He
searched the room without avail. He
hurried to the window TO call back his
boy, but he had vanished. He locked
his door and succeeded in rousing his
landlady, who had keyhole inter-
view with him from the hall. She in
formed him that she had received his
note some time before, and had deliv-
cred to the boy the articles mentioned.
The young man then realized that the
urchin on the sidewalk to whom he had
thrown his old trousers was not the
one to whom he had given the order.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
GREAT CONFEDERATION.
anama the Scene of a ssoo,ooo Blaze.

A terrible fire ragged at Panama on
the 2Sth. No water was available. The
market and two blocks of houses were to-
tally destroyed. During the progress of
the fire large mob Of men, portion Of
them armed with revolvers and machetes,
did considerable plundering, and many Of
them became intoxicated. The soldiers
were called out, but luarreled among them
selves. The owners of the burning prop
erty then fired on the plunderers, killing
several Of them.
LATER.-The damage is now estimated
At $500, 900. Houses were demolish he'd to
check the progress of the fre.s During the
early part of the fire there was perfect
fusiIade of Chinese crackers, with an oc-
casional heavy explosion. Most OF the
buildings burned were of wood, and near
lv ali contained stores of petroleum, spir-
its and gunpowder. One soldier is said to
have been thot dead for disobeying orders.
An italian fell into the flames and persisted.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
WIFE MURDER.
Another Horrible Crime Committed In |
Iowa. |

a special from Story county gives
details Of horrible crime committed near
Roland. Edward Thompson, young
Norwegian, went home intoxicated and
tried to shoot his wife, but was prevented
by his wife's sister, who succeeded in get
ting the revolver away from him. The
wife got out of doors and started
for neighbours when he pursued her with
an axe, and. overtaking her, felled her to
the ground and repeated the blows four
times, each blow indenting and fracturing
the skull. Surprising her dead, he ran
away. The wife was found in comatosee
state. Two surgeons were called, and
worked for hours eXtricating pieces of skull
and relieving the pressure from the brain.
She rallied enough to recognize her own
name, and it is thought she has a chance,
though slight, of recovery. Search was
made for Thompson, and it was discovered
that he had plunged head foremost into a
deep well, and thus ended his miserable
ayiGtance
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
Fourteen Paupers Burned to Death In
Michigan.

The county poor house of Van Buren,
county, Michigan, located near Hartford,
burned to the ground on the night Of the
Both and fourteen inmates perisned In the
flames. The building was of frame and
burned very rapidly. Those burned were
all in one wing and most of them smothered
in their beds, but several were found
together. Only one body was found in u
recognizable form. All that could be found
OF the other thirteen was put into one box
the size OF an ordinary coffin box. The first
known Of the fire was the cries of the pau
pers and that wing was then all In flames.
The building contained forty-five paupers
and the remaining TIL rty- one escaped, and
all the hired help. Loss on buildings,
as 200: insured
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
SUICIDE ON THE RAIL.
A Ran Deliberately Steps on the Track
and Meets Death.
A special from Wisner, Nebraska, of

A special from Wisner, Nebraska, of
the LIST. says: A stranger who came to
Wisner on Tuesday evening and registered
at the Wisner house as Henry Kaufman,
Hamilton, Ohio, was killed this morning
bv q Sioux City and Pacific train near the
depot. Those that talked with him say he
was insane. He purchased ticket for
Omaha Yesterday, and missed the train.
This morning, about O'Clock, he was seen
to step on the track ahead of the engine,
and stood in the center of the track facing
shut his eyes, when the engine struck him.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08
A Dangerous Case.

A Dangerous Case.
RoCHrsrER, Juno 1, 1852. .Ten
Years ago was alta cked with the most
Intense and d. athiy pains In my back and
Kidneys,
Extending to the end Of my toes and TO
my brain!
(Which made me delirious.
"FromS agony.
at took three men to hold me on my
bed at timesi
"The Doctors tried IN vain to relive me.
But to no purpose.
"Morphine and other opiates
'tHad no effectI
s'After two months I was given up to
die!
"when my wife
heard neighbor tell what Hop Bitters had
done for her. she at once got and gave me
some. The first dose eased my brain and
seemed to go hunting through my system
for the pain.
'tThe second dose eased me so much that
slept two hours, something l had not
done for two months. Before had used
five bottles, l was we'll and at work, as hard
as any man could, for over three weeks;
but worked too hard for my strength, and
taking q hard cold, / was taken with the
most acute and painful rheumatism all
through my system that was ever known.
called the doctors again, and after several
weeks, they left me q cripple on crutches
for life, as they said. I met friend and
told him my case, and he said Hop Bitters
had cured him and would cure me. /
pcohed at him, but he was so earnest was
induced to use them again. In less than
four weeks threw away my crutches and
went to work lightly and kept on using the
bitters for five weeks, until l became as
well as any man living, and have been SO
for six years since. 1t also cured my wife,
who had been so for years, and has kept
her and my children, well and hearty with
from two to three bottles per year. There
is no need to be sick at all If these bitters
are used. j. j. BERK, Ex-Supervisor.
''That poor invalid wife!
''Sister!
''MOther!
''Or daughter!
"Csn be made the picture of health!
"With few bottles of Hop Bittersl
''Will you let them suffer!''
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Restless, fretful, crying children are SUI
fering and need for their relief DR.. WINCH
ELLIS TEETHING SYRUP, which is use
full not only for all the disorders of teething
infants, but cures coughs, groups, sore
and should always be kept in every house
for emergencies. Only Is cts. Sold by all
druggists.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

NOTICE: In another column will be
found an article in which all whether they
will or no) are interested. Neglecting to
read it may prove very serious as well as
an expensive affair. We refer to the adj
vertisement of Prickly Ash Bitters. A
knowledge of its merits and the benefit you
or your family may derive from using it will
save not only health but many dollars
otherwise expended in ''Doctors' bills"
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

During the past ten years the govern
ment has expended nearly $40 600, 900
in caring for the Indians. The total
number of Indians attached to agencies
is only 246 600, and of these Gu, coo in
Indian Territory, 100 in Wisconsin
and 5000 in New York are supposed to
be at least partially self-supporling.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

He lived ABOUT half an hour. There were
no means OF identification except bill for
goods, which shows him to have been In
business In Danvers, Illinois. 1t Is sup
posed by some that he is brother OF .
kaufman doing business In Omaha.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

From b. F. Liepsner, A. NJ, Red
Bank, N. j. 1 have. been troubled with
Catarrh so badly for several years that it
seriously affected my voice. I tried DR..
IS remedy without the slightest relief.
One bottle of ElY's Cream Balm did the
work. My voice is fully restored and my
head feels better than for years.
In REGARD TO Ely's Cream BALM for
Catarrh, my answer Is, can recommend it
as the best remedy ever used.-Dr. j. S.
VAUGHAN, Dentist, Muskegon, Mich. (See
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

sprains, bruises, stiff joints, burns,
scalds, and rheumatism are relieved by
Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Liniment.
Sold by Druggists.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Worms cause peevishness, fevers. con.
vulsions and frequently death. A pleasant,
safe and certain remedy is DIR. JAQUE's
GERMAN WORM CAKES. Sold by al
Dr,,p
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Headache, constipation, liver complaint,
biliousness are cured by that mild, cleans.
ing remedy which never produces pain,
EILERT'S DAYLIGHT LIVER PILLS.
Only 25 cts. Sold BY Druggists
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it.
On
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

An economical man will keep the leather
of his harness soft and pliable, which pre-
serves it from cracking or ripping. He al
ways uses UNCLE SAM'S HARNESS OIL.
Sold by sill Harness Makers,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Relief from Sick Headache, Drowsiness,
Nausea, Dizziness, Pain in the Side, &C.,
guaranteed to those using Carter's Little
Liver Pills. These complaints are nearly
always caused by torpid liver and consti-
pated bowels: Restore these organs to
their proper functions and the trouble
ceases. Carter's Little Liver Pills will do
this every time. One pill is dose. Forty
in vial. Price % cents.
When you come to Omaha, take the
Street Cars or 'Bass for the Metropolitan
Hotel. $500 per day. Tables as good
any $500 per day house.
Superstition is sort Of parody Of faith.
Praise undeserved is satire in disguise.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

HO, YE There Is just one
way, and no more, by which you may be
cured-use CAROLINE, deodorized ex.
tract Of petroleum. 1t will positively pro-
duce new hair; there is no substitute for
this marvellous petroleum hair reneWer.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

The short. hacking cough, which leads to con-
sumption. is cured by Piso's Cure.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Last year the railroad track laid in the
Southern States extended 1862 miles.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

There are 419 type-setteIs, besides ap-
prentices, in the government printing office.
s'BUCHU.PAIBA." Quick, complete cure,
all annoying Kidney and Urinary diseases. 81.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Chief Justice Davis, of New York advo.
Gates national marriage and divorce laws.
"Rough ON Coughs" 15c., Sc, &c.. at Drug
gists Complete cure Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Neal Dow, the prohibition apostle, Il
eighty years old and still vigorous. (.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Ofwomen who never marry there are
more blOnes than hrunettea.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Chopped Hands. Face, Pimples, and Rough
Skn, cured by using JUNIPER TAR SOAP, made by
CAswELI., HAZARD & Co., New York.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

One-third of all who die in active middle
life are carried off by consumption. The most
frequent cause is a neglected cold, cough,
hoarseness, bronchial trouble or asthma,
all of which may be permanently cured by
Ebert EXTRACT OF TAR AND WILD
CHERRY. Sold by Druggists
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

The cup of pleasure sometimes has drugs
that one must drink long afterwards.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Marrying a widow may properly be
STYLED ttunYeiling statue of grief. -
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

DON'T DIE IN THE HOUsE. "RouRn
on Rats" clears out rats, MICE flies. reaches, bed
bugs. 15c.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

CROUCH ON CORNS.o &c. Ask for II
Complete cure, hard soft CORDS, warts bunions.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

The cattle industry in the country repre-
sents over 45, 900, 900 head Of cattle.
Valuable and CONGRATULATIONS g
BRON HAL TROCHEs are a safe and sure
remedy for Bronchitis, Coughs and other
troubles of the Throat and Lungs. Sold
only in boxes. Price % cents.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

A farmers wealth depends on the con-
dition of his stock. When scraggy and fee
BILE they are especially liable to distempers
fevers, colds, and all diseases which de-
stroy animals. Thousands Of dollars. are
saved annually by that valuable old stand
by, UNCLE SAM'S CONDITION POW.
DER
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

Mr.. Froude expects to lecture in Ameri
ca next fail,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

When flattery is unsuccessful, it is but
the fault of the fiatterer.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

The late Augustus Schell's estate Is valued
at about Sc. 200. 600.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator has
reputation equal to any medicine In tn
world
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-05-08

! When you visit or leave New York City,
save Baggage, ExpressaSe and Carriage
Hire, and stop at GRAND UNION HOTEL,
opposite Grand Central Depot. 600 elegant
rooms, fitted up at cost of one million dol
lars, reduced to 81 and upwards per day.
european plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse ars, stages
ana elevated railroads to all depots. Fam.
ilies can live better for less money at the
Grand Union Hotel than at any other first
class hotel in the city.
Stop at the Metropolitan Hotel when
in Omaha. The best $500 per day
house in the west. Tables as good as
any $500 per day house.
When you are guest to the wolf, see that
you have a hound with you.
Pure Cod-Liver Oal, made from selecteduivers
on the sea shore BY CAswELL, HAZARD Co.. New
York. It Is absolutely pure and sweet Patients
who have once taken 1t prefer it to all Others Ply
sicians have decided superior to any of the other
oils In market.
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples, and Rough
Skin, cured by using JUNIPER TAR SOAP, made by
CAswELI, HAZARD Co., New York.
The cup of pleasure sometimes has drugs
that one must drink long afterwards.
reputation equal to any medicine In the
world.
The late Augu us Schell's estate is valued
at about s., OOO,0 900.
HO. YER ALDHEADsl-There ia inst one
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-11-07
The Returns.

At the hour we go to press, Thurs
day afternoon, there seems to be no
doubt that Blame is elected. New York
and Indiana are both reported demo-
cratic, but close especially in New
York. Ohio has increased her Octo-
Der majority. In Wisconsin the DEM
ocrats and greenbackers have fused
and will reduce the republican major
ity, but not sufficient to carry the state.
New Jersey and Connecticut are close
and claimed by both parties. The
"solid south" still maintains an unbrok-
en- front. The Pacific coast rolls up a
handsome majority for the "Plumed
Knight"
Returns in Missouri are too meagel
on governor to base an estimate. Ford
carried St. Louis by about 26oo over
Marmaduke and scattering returns
from the state show that he is gaining
very large vote everywhere. Sulli
van county has gone republican By
over two hundred, a gain of 900; Ma
con has cut down Marmaduke's ma.
jority to about 100, a republican Oh
anti-Bourbon gain of 100. This coun.
ty gives Ford handsome majority Of
100; Knox is reported for Ford, a gain
of nearly three hundred. Putnam will
give HIM a rousing majority. We
think the prospects are fair for close
vote between Ford and Marmaduke
with possible chance for Ford's elec.
ton.
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The St. John Result.

Tie vote cast for St. John In New
York is over 10000. If Cleveland had
been elected to the Presidency it would
have been by this vote. No part of
the moral responsibility for the election
of Cleveland could have been laid np-
on the voters of the democratic party,
for they do not pledge themselye to
any moral code, and are therefore in
no way derelict if they vote for can
didate who has no morals. They do
not profess any hostility to either in
temperance or immortality, and there
fore nobody has the right to expect any
such hostility in their political action.
If the Democratic party puts up for
the Presidency Mormon, gambler,
debauchee, drunkard, or libertine the
Democratic platform may be searched
in vain for any profession with which
such a candidate comes in conflict
1t is far otherwise, however, with the
Republican prohibltionists who have
labored to elect Cleveland by voting
for St. John. They have made then
pretended desire for a gooa not now
arrainable or practicable a means of
degrading all their powers in the main-
! tenance of good that was attainable
and practicable but for their uncon-
scionable moral recklessness. They
have done their. best. while protesting
morality and righteousness, to reward
with the Presidency a man who has
never yet had the entree to polite or
moral society in anypart of the coun-
try, and who, if his associates in an
admitted act of vice testifies to the
truth, should have been awarded ten
years In the penitentiary instead of
four ofthe Presidency. We trust they
/, are able to congratulate themselves
upon the result of their work. And as
the disaster has been warded off and
Blaine has been elected, we trust they
will carefully contemplate the deep
abyss into which they would have
plunged the country. and consider
whether they ought not to rejoice IN
their own defeat.-Mkey O1san.
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Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 6-Fol.
lowing is the vote of the city: Blaine
6.77o; Cleveland 4,oSS; Ford, fusion,
Governor 5000; Marmaduke, Demo
crat 4,s7e; Warner. Republican. Con-
eress, 1871; Graves, Democrat, 81
83S. Majorities: Blaine. 1871; Ford
a,4o4; Warner 3,77e. Majorities in
Jackson county. including latest COM
pilation: Cleveland 265; Ford $50
Warner 2.676. Warner Will have a
large majority in the district.
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STILLLATER.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9TH, 1:S0 p. m.-1O
addition al election districts outside Of
New York City and Brooklyn unre
ported from mountain districts give
Blaine 664. Cleveland 217, republican
plurality 447. A correction given
official from one county adds 1S7 to
Blaine's plurality making total gam
Blaine to day of 5S4. This still leaves
the result in doubt. Two districts still
to hear from.
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ST Ar SIoRE-

"The result is still in suspense and it
cannot, even in the late hour at which
this edition of the Sun Is sent to the
printers, be stated confidently to which
side the victory incfnes. If the wish
were father to the thought we should
yield to the belief that Grover Cleve-
land is defeated. but our chief desire
IS that the readers of this journal
should know the truth, and the truth
is still undetermined"
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OF 81. 20 precincts give democratic
candidate for governor a majority of
204. Governor and congressman
doubtful. though, rest of the ticket
shows republican majority OF 80.