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The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
Applications for CIemency.


The numerous applications for execu-
tive clemency presented in behalf of per-
sons convicted in the United States courts
and given penitentiary sentences, have
called my attention to fact referred to by
the attorney general in his re-
port, namely, that time allowance
for good behavior for such prison.
ers, is prescribed by the federal
statutes only where the state in which the
penitentiary is located had made no such
provision. Prisoners are given the benefit
of the provisions of the state law regulat-
ing the penitentiary to which they may
be sent. These are various, some perhaps
too liberal, and some, perhaps, too illib-
eral. The result is sentence for five
years means one thing, If the prisoner is,
sent to one state for confinement, and is
quits different thing if he is sent to an
other. | recommend that uniform
credit for good behavior be prescribed by
congress.
have before expressed my concurrence
in the recommendation of attorney gen.
eral that degrees of murder should be
recognized In the federal statutes, as they
are, l believe, in all the states.
Claims.
The aggregate of claims pending against
the government in the court of claims is
enormous. Claims to the amount of near
ly SAC, 900, 900 for taking of evidence of in
jury to persons claiming to be loyal dur
ing the war are now before that court for
examination. When to these are added
the Indian depreciation claims and the
French spoliation claims an aggregate ig
reached that is indeed startling.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

The report OF the secretary of
war reveals the fact that while we
may be warlike we are not mill
tay people. We are accustomed
to speak respectfully Of our gal
liant little regular army but we
as people see little of it and care
little for it. Army service is SO
little sought by capable young
men that " per cent of those
offering enlistment are rejected.
We maintain at West Point what
is believed to be the finest military
school i'll the world. yet vacancies
in the list of cadets constantly ex-
ist and the secretary recommends
measures for recruiting the cadet
corps. 1t is plain that the Ameri-
can young man does not care to
''go for a soldier" even though he
is sure of being an officer, and the
prospect of being a non-commis-
stoned officer is no allurement what
ever. The secretary recommends
that the American soldiers pay,
already the largest given in all
the amnies of the world, be ''slight-
ly increased. But the secretary
himself probably believes, like the
average citizen, that when the
pinch comes the imam of the hour
will be the volunteer.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
An Axiom DiSproyed.

Is the whole always equal to the sum
of all its parts? A German beggar
thought it doubtful.
''Here am," he said as he looked at
himself in pocket mirror; "here am
wearing the boots of bank manager,
the trousers of landed proprietor,
a baron's coat and vest and counts
hat, and in spite of it all look like a
trampr'-Exchange
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
WONDERFULI !

The cures which are being effected by Drs.
Starkey & Palen, 1920 Arch ST., Philadelphia,
Pa, in Consumption, Catarrh, Neuralgia,
Bronchitis. Rheumatism, and all chronic dis
cases. by their compound Oxygen Treatment,
are indeed marvellous.
If you are a sufferer from any disease which
your physician has failed to cure. write for IN
formation about this treatment, and their book
of two hundred pages, giving 4 history OF
Compound Oxygen, its nature and effects with
numerous testimonials from patients, to whom
you may refer for still further information,
will be promptly sent, without charge.
This book aside from its great merit a
medical work, giving, as it does, the result oi
years of study and experience, you will find Il
very interesting one.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
Women Who Work.

It seems that 25 per cent. of the women
of England earn their own living, but
one would scarcely believe that there
are nearly $50 female blacksmiths in
England, which, however, sounds no
stranger than the statement that women
may now be seen driving cabs in New
York.-Chambers Journal.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

A Freshwater boy was once asked if
he knew Mr.. Tennyson f"He makes
poets for the queen" said the boy. "What
do you mean?" said the inquirer. 81
don't know what they MEANS" said the
boy, "but p'licemen often sees him
walking about a-making of 'em under
the stars."-New York Tribune.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
Her Face Her Fortune.

who uses with artistic taste Wisdom's Famous
Robertine has fortune in the possessing Of =
complexion to which nothing but the blush of
a rose or the freshness of lily can be com
pared. This preparation is just what it Is
claimed to be-the most delightful toilet ar
tce and only perfect beautfer known.
Read the testimonials from famous artistes,
celebrated chemists and eminent physicians.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
The Work in the Indian Bureau


in the execution of the policy of recent
legislation has been largely directed to
two chief purposes first, the allotment Of
lands in sevefalty to the Indians and the
cession of surplus lands, and, secondly, to
the work Of educating the Indians for
their own protection. for close contact with
white men and for the intelligent exercise
of his new citizenship.
The Cherokee Strip.
The work of the interior department. al
ways very burdensome, has been larger
than ever before during the administra-
tion of Secretary Noble.
Several important agreements for the
cession of Indian lands negotiated by the
Iowa commission appointed under the act
OF March 2, 1889, are awaiting The action Of
congress. Perhaps the most important Of
these is that for the cesson of the Chero-
kee strip. 1t will be noticed that it is con-
ditioned upon its ratification by congress
before March 4, 1892 The secretary of the
interior who has given the subject careful
thought, recommends the ratification of
the agreement. 1t is certain that some ac-
tion by which this controversy shall be
brought to an end and the lands opened to
settlement Is urgent.
Alaska.
The form of government provided by
congress on May II, 1884, for Alaska, was,
LII us iIdfuc duu puEpOSc, ttIlpOTdTy. uo
increase of population and the develop
ment of some important mining and COM
mercial interests, make it imperative that
the law should be revised and better pro-
vision made for the arrest and punishment
of criminals.
The Court of Private Land Claims.
established for the promotion of the
policy of speedily contested land titles
is making satisfactory progress.
The passage of what is known as the debil-
ity law, has, as was foreseen, very largely
increased the annual disbursements to the
disabled veterans of the civil war. The esti-
mate for this fiscal year was S144. .956 COO, and
that amount was appropriated. A deficiency
amounting to $40, ,05S, 81 must be provided for
at this session. The estimates for pensions for
600. The commissioner of pensions believes
that If the present legislation and methods
are maintained and further additions to the
pensions are not made, the maximum expend-
iture for pensions will be reached June 60
1894, and will be at the highest point. $l8S ,0OO,
600 per annum.
The Union Pacific Railway.
attention attention! TO-. to the fact that some
to protect the interest of the gov
ernment in it's relations with the Union Pacific
railway. The commissioner of railroads has
submitted very full report, giving exact in
formation as to the debt, the liens upon the
company's property and its resources. l
recommended in my last annual message that
commission be appointed to deal with this
and suggest that the commission be given full
power.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

You ought to be able to find the
flower whose colors and fragrance
you moost admire. There are fully
10000 species of towering plants
on the globe.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

A. F. Parker, street car conductor
in Oakland, Cal, possesses two medals
one given by the queen and the other by
the khedive of Egypt, for bravery On
the battlefield. Mr.. Parker took part in
the march with Wolseley across the
desert to Khartoom to relieve Gordon.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

An electric incubator, in which the
temperature of the egg drawer is auto
matically regulated to the fiftieth of a
degree Fahrenheit, has been exhibited
in Liverpool.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
Bucklen's Arnica SoIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts, sores,
bruises, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required: 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c.
box. For sale by A McMiIlen. May25-Iyr.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
WE TELL YOU

nothing new when we state that it pays to engage
in a permanent most healthy and pleasant ousi-
ness, that returns profit for every days WORK.
Such is the business offer the working class;
we teach them how to make money rapidly, and
guarantee every one who follows our instructions
faithfully the making of 100000 a month.
Every one who takes hold now and works Will
surely and speedily increase their earnings there
can be no question about II: others now at WORK
are doing it, and you, reader, can do the same.
This is the best paving business that you have
ever had the chance to secure. You will make q
grave mistake if you fail to give ii trial at once
If YOU grasp the situation, and act quickly, you
will directly find yourself in a most prosperous
business, at which you can surely make and save
large sums of money. The results of only few
hours work will often equal a weeks wages.
Whether YOU are old or young. man or woman, it
makes no difference, - do as we tell you, and sue
cess will meet you. at the very start. Neither
experience or capital necessary. Those who work
for us are rewarded. Why not write to-day for
full particulars, free !? E. c. ALLEN & CO.,
Box No. 40, Augusta, Me.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

The only specimen of fossilized or pet
rifed cave man ever found in the United
States was that discovered by an ex-
ploring party at Craighead cave, near
Monroe, Tenn, in 1882.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

A measure of eagerness, and even of
very like impatience, is a
pretty good characteristic of young peo-
pie. Boys and girls, young men and
maidens, ought to be wise, but not with
old mems wisdom.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
Shot in a Saloon Row.

CHICAGO, Dec 6.-During saloon
row Matthew Hifdebran. the proprietor
of the place, shot and mortally wounded
teamster named Gus Wunderlich.
Hildebran scattered bullets rather freely
and msnaged to cripple two innocent
bystanders. Thar wounds are not
sarin77 l,9wever
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

Lnus iute; cSueu IN Jne ocveiopnieuC.of our
navy, withou, any division upon partisan
lines. earnestly express the hope that
WORK whicu mas made such noble progress
may not now be stayed.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

No man can stand drain upon his re-
sources so we'll as the farmer, provided
the drain is on wet land
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

A great many persons who have found no
relief from other treatment, have been cured
of rheumatism by Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
Do not give up until you have tried it. 1t is
only 50 cents per bottle. For sale by o. N
Chenerv
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

1t is said that Chinaman never goes
crazy. There is no reason why he
should. Millinery bills and presidential
elections are unknown in the howeTy
kingdom,
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

Bucllingham's Dye for the whiskers does
its work thoroughly, coloring in uniform
brown or black, which, wher dry, will neither
rub, wash off, nor soil linen.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
Thousands of Suffering Women.

Delicate women who complain OF tired
feeling, pains in the back and Ions, desire to
sleep, dizziness, painful or suppressed men-
situation, will find in Oregon Kidney Tea a
faithful friend. 1t can be relied upon in
every instance to give immediate relief from
women are suffering every day with some
disorder of the kidneys or liver, who might
be permanently cured by using Oregon Kid
ney Tea.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

There is sign on the entrance to
London cemetery which reads, "No ad-
mittance except ON business"
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

The more liquid a man puts down his
throat the less chance there seems to be
of drowning his voice.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
ties Or states shonld determine the ioca-
ton of The new posts.
III DTCIAI.

law submitted directly to congress but L
cannot refrain from saying that he has
conducted the increasing work of the de-
partment of justice with great profession
nj skill
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

AS to the bounty on sugar, the planters
of the south don't like it, while the re
fners lump it.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

Drs. STARKEY & PALEN,
1929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
100 Sutter ST., San Francisco, Cal.
Please mention this paper.
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

The movement for cleaner paper
money will avail nothing so long as men
continue to spill beer and make change
at the same bar
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09
THE MILD POWER CURES.

LIST OF NUMBERS. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers, Copgestions, Inflammations. 20
2-WOrms, Worm Fever, Worm Colic... .25
3-Teething; Colic Crying, Wakefulness .25
4-Diarrhea, of Children or Adults. .25
5-Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious Colic.... 30
6-ChOlera M0rbus, Vomiting. .25
7-Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. .25
S-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache.... rs
SHEA daches, Sick Headache. Vertigo. .25
1O-Dyspepsia, Biliousness. Constipation .25
1i-Suppressed or Painful Periods. rs
12-Whites, Too Profuse Periods. rs
13-Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness.... rs
14-SaIt Rheum, Erysipelas, Eruptions. .25
I5-Rheumatism, or Rheumatic Pains. I'D
l6-Malaria, Chills. Fever and Ague.... 20
17-Piles, Blind or Bleeding. ng.............. rs
1S-Ophthalmy, Sore sr Weak Eyes,. .25
19-Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In the Head 20
2O-WhoOping Cough. %
21-Asthma, Oppressed Breathing. .25
22-Ear Discharges. Impaired Hearing .2S
23-ScrofuIa, Enlarged Glands, Swelling .25
24-General Debility, Physical Weakness .25
25-DrOpsy, and Scanty Secretions....... 20
26-SeR-Sickness,S Sickness from Riding 20
25-Kidney Disea ses ..........-......... 30
29-SOre Mouth, or Canker. ......-........ 20
3O-Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed. 20
31-PainfuI Periods. .25
34-Diphtheria, liberated Sore Throat. .25
35-Chronic COngestiOns Eruptfons. %
EXTRA NUMBERS:
9S-Neryous Debility, Seminal Weak
ness or Involuntary Discharges. ..... 90
32-Dfseases of the Heart, Palpitation 90
33-EpiIepsy, Spasms st. Vitus Dance. Loo
SOLD by Druggists, sent postpaid on receipt of price
The McCook tribune., 1892-12-09

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who never have q days rest or recrea-
ton, and never think OF inviting the
women in return to their city homes for
a breath of fresh life in winter.
OF the women who go of with ner-
vous prostration over getting their
spring wardrobes ready for the summer,
who have to be taken to the seaside for
rest after getting their calling list
finished, who are worn out and hyster-
ical over their housekeeping, which
consists in ordering Jane TO polish the
silver and Mary to have chops Instead
OF steak for breakfast, and come out
into the country to shake out their per-
fumed frills in the faces OF those other
women to whom the contrast must be
maddening. And just then, with a
clash Of dinner pals and hur-
rah, the brown-legged urchins came
swinging up the lane from school,
bounding through the clover to where
the woman in the faded gown came with
the pail OF water for supper. And one
had brought string OF ripe red straw
berries threaded on grass stalk, an
other had birds egg of speckled blue,
and the third in his grimy hand carried
a dewy cluster Of the wild June roses
that grow in the hedgerows, and as the
dull face frightened and softened the
woman with the clover blossoms thought
Of some more things not dreamed OF
hitherto in her philosophy which she
isn't going to tell.
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the time in command OF the department,
with headquarters at Vicksbnrg, and
explain to him tho situasion OF affairs,
and say to,him that the steamer was
loaded beyond her carrying capacity, 1
was to say also, that the Lady Guy, an
other nOrthern-bound steamer, was
lying at the wharf, and the little COM
mander was both ready and willing to
take one-half Of the troops at Govern
ment rates. The refusal Of Gen. Wood
20 act upon Mai. Elders suggestion
forces one TO think that the Adjutant
General, Capt. Speed Peay, had con-
tracted with the Captain Of the Suitana
for the whole or none OF the troops.
, Gen. Wood seemed unwilling 10 break
the compact.
''When Memphis was reached on the
night Of the 26th Of April, about 1920
O'Clock, Maj. Fidler was requested by
the Captain OF the Sultana, whose name
| 1 can not remember, TO detail some Of
the troops TO unload the $50 hogSheads
of sugar from the hold. The Captain,
| in his overwhelming generosity offered
10 give the detail their breakfast. The
crowded condition of the boat prevent
ed cooking on board, and all had to eat
their rations raw-With the exception Of
the thirty-dve officers who messed in the
cabin. We had all drawn full Govern
ment rations on leaving Vicksburg.
The SUltaua, in leaving the landing
az Memphis, followed the stream on the
Tennessee side to point up the river,
known as the Hen and Chickens a
group Of small Islands. AT this point
the CAPTAIN headed her diagonally
across the current to strike eddy water,
on the Arkansas side. Her hold being
empty, carrying no ballast, all her load
being above the water line, she was top
heavy, which caused her 10 rock like a
vessel in the trough of the sea. This
rocking notion agitated the water In
the boilers, which were carrying a
pressure beyond their strength. The
river 40 this point at that time was
about fifteen miles wide, the levees hav-
ing broken on both banks. The shore
line was only distinguiShable by the
fringe OF the forest trees. The night
was intensely dark. The clouds, low,
murky and water-laden, hung In the sky.
Vivid flashes OF lightning constantly
PLAYED across the horizon, giving the
whole scene a most terrible and harrow
ing aspect IL was a night for disaster.
The fated steamer had obeyed her
helm and righted herself In the current
when the surrounding gloom was lighted
up as by a torch from hell, followed by
a sound which seemed the groan Of the
world being rent in twain, and which
reyerberated for miles through the
country. The explosion parted the
steamer amidships. Fire followed, and
her stern, wrapped in flames, drifted
down the stream. But 4O3 of the troops
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-31

The newspapers in some instances
had women reporters al the opening In
1890, and one in particular, MISS Al
den, now society editor OF leading
Western daily, on that occasion out
stripped all rivals in the race TO the tel
egraph Office. She had a good pony
and so did the other correspondents
hut after the rush had been made the
horses were too tired 10 be taken back
70 the station, so passing train was
hailed. and the little band OF newsgath-
erers prepared copy as they rode. as
the station was neared all crowded
70 the platforms 10 be first at the
Office TO file messages. What was
their surprise TO see little form dart
into the door before they alighted, and
as they entered the office find the lady
calmly handing the operator manu-.
script for an hours work. she mad
clambered forward TO the engine and
even out 10 the cowcatcher, and when
the locomotive came opposite the depot
had made flying leap In safety 70 the
platform.
The west has hundreds OF examples
like these. The life Of its people TENDS
to bring out individuality and personal
power. The women realize that tnelr
success ard advancement depend much
upon themselves. They have opporsu-
mites FOR noble and stirling deeds. r
al n. HARGER.
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standing on the forecastle, and remarked
to Mai. Fidler: Major, we can do no
good here. We can not restore any
order-it is now every man for himself,
and God for us all, and we must look
out for ourselves Just then q frantic
shrek rent the air, being heard above
the roar OF the waters and cracking
flames. 1t was My mother, on! my
mother and came from the hurricane
deck. A white-robed figure leaped into
the dark and angry waters. 1t was the
young and beautiful bridesmaid. In an
instant the Major was over the guards
and to the rescue. Hellfted his burden
to the surface Of the frowning waters,
but the wild and excited crowd, think
ing of self only and seeing their leader
in the water, rushed headlong upon him
and the beautiful girl. They all sank
beneath the murky waters to rise no
more, and their souls together drifted
out into the broad sea of eternity.
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brave, and won his rank by hard fight
ing. He enlisted July 30, 1861, at Leba-
non, KY, In Capt. ]. G. Rollins com
pany as a private. After several months
active service he was mustered out aud
Immediately recruited a company and
Joined the Sixth Kentucky cavalry,
commanded by Col. Nalisy. His regi-
ment was sent 20 jamestown, Russell
county, where 10 encountered Gen. John
Morgan on the first raid through Ken
lucky. The regiment pursued him 20
Springfield, where, with the Ninth Ken
lucky cavalry, Morgan'S forces were
routed. The command pursued the Con-
federate forces 90 the Rolling Fork,
where the high water forced them 10
turn and fight. Col Nalisy was killed,
and many more. The COniederateS were
again defeated.
The regiment was ordered back 70
banen 70 join General Thomas. Soon
er the battle OF Mills Springs was
ight. After this fight Maj. McCOwn's
imeht was ordered % report 20 Gen.
NJ. he took part at the fall of Fort
y, and was present when Fort
lSon was surrendered. Just after
or gallant services Maj. McCown
on August %, 1852, commissioned
tin. His regiment, with others, was
d into Kentucky after Gen. Nor
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"He was a brave man and a true.
That disaster lost the Union many men
who would have taken high standing in
all branches Of life. Those who sur
vived will always remember that night
with horror. 1t was years before l re-
covered from the shock"
Only few months ago Maj. McCown
had his thumb for the second time am
putated. 1t was badly injured at the
time OF the disaster. Not one of the
men who survived but remember that
night as they will never remember an
other.
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WOMEN Or THE WEST.
SOME OF THIN ARE HANDY WITH TIE
LARIAT AND GUN
Notable Examples of Grit in The History Of the
FIontiW-Heroines of the Cattle Trail-Brsezy
Anecdotes of Kansas and Oklahoma Life.
Snecial Corr,spondtnce ~ sundau Reqtster.

Special Correspondence ofthe Sunday Reotster.
ABILENE, KAN, July 2s.-The build
ing of the West has not been accom-
plshed by man alone. His helpmeet,
woman, has proved herself fully his
equal in courage and endurance, and
has done her part in upbuilding the set
Elements OF the frontier. Perhaps there
is no lot in which woman requires more
native pluck than that OF the frontier
settlers wife. Thousands on multiplied
thousands of these have acted well their
part and made OF their husbands life a
song where it might have been dirge.
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WHEELING AND ELM GROVE
w RAILROAD. On and after Nednos'
day June /, 1872 trains will run as follows
CITY Time: