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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
The "CrucifiXion Plant"

Those versed in plant and flower lore
say that the celebrated plant of Cal
vary was unknown in the flora of the
world prior to the date of the crucifxion
of Jesus. According to the tradition,
the original plant sprang up in the track
made by PLATE when he went to the cross
for the purpose of placing that infamous
''title" over the head of him of whom the
Jews said, "Say that he called himself
King of the Jews" The plant as it is
now known is a ommon trefoil. resem-
bling the common clover in many partic-
ulars, especially in its peculiarities of
growth. There is but little doubt that in
truth it was originally a native of Turkey
or India, but Christians who discredit the
story of its miraculous origin still claim
that it's native home is Palestine.
Under the name of Calvary clover it is
known all over Europe. At present the
three round, green leaves of the plant
each have a carmine spot in the center,
which looks for all the world like a drop
of blood. During the day the three leaves
stand erect, the two side ones laterally
taking on almost the exact form of a
cross. During the season a small yellow
flower appears, its form and makeup re-
minding most startlingly of the crown of
thorns.-St. Louis Republic.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
NJ N.v rirure In rr,nch Politics.

The deputies went home after Cavaig-
macs speech convinced that q new man
had arisen, and that M. Carnot had found
at last a dangerous rival for his chair.
1t is much TOO soon to decide yet whether
this anticipation will be realized, but it
is by no means an impossible one. That
M. Carnot's reputation has been slipping
down an inclined plane has for some
time past been evident to every OBJ
server. No one accuses him either OF
peculation OF corruption, though the &C
quittal does not everywhere extend to
every member of his household, but a
bitter feeling is abroad that he must
have known more or less what tainted
instruments he was using, and that he
has been inexplicably wanting in the
resolution to probe the affair to the bot
tom and prosecute the guilty.
AS often happens. ven the tainted are
in favor of severity, and before M. Ca
vaignac's speech men were talking of dis
solution in order to secure a full inquiry
from a new house, and asking whether
M. Brisson, the chairman of the Panama
parliamentary committee, would not
make an excellent president. The aus
terity of M. Brisson, however, rather
daunts his friends, as he is as yet I'M
known to the general population, his
commission having been, so to speak,
smothered by the legal inquiries and
nearly baffied by it's want of power to
put i~nterrogations and compel witnesses
to attend. M. C~avaignac's name, like
NJ. Carnot's name, is, however, known
to every man in France, and since Sedan
his fathers c~andidature against Louis
Napoleon has been counted to him fol-
credit.-London Spectator.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Bottle Blowing by Machinery.

At the present time the eyes of the
bottle making world are turned toward
New Jersey. Their glance centers upon
Woodbury., for in that quite village the
destiny of the bottle blower may be said
to be on trial. The Ashley bottle MAX
ing machine has been set in operation to
see if it cannot do the work of human
hands and lungs and do it better and
more economically. The machine was
described before the British association
in 1889, when it was stated that bottles
had been made by the machine, quite
complete, which had successfully been
subjected to an internal pressure of 800
pounds to the square inch. The career
of the machine in England, we believe,
has been most unfortunate, but this does
not at all diminish the interest which its
introduction into America has excited.
The advantages to be gained by the
use of such a machine are much too solid
to permit small obstacles to hinder it's
success. The trial run at Woodbury.
has been fairly successful. The auto
matte principle has not been developed
to the full extent in these machines, but
it has been carried so far that one man
and three boys-none of them necessarily
skilled glassblowers-can operate two
machines, each of which is capable of
turning out two bottles a minute Pro
fessor G.. H. Henderson il Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Coincidence In Death.

1t is Il singular fact that three noted
men have died within a few weeks of
each other, whose names are inseparably
connected with II of the most exciting
episodes in congress, when John Young
Brown vas censured for having given
free rein to his tongue in defining what
he conceived to be Butlerism. General
Butler, in a characteristic speech, de-
manded that Brown be punished. Mr..
Lamar opposed the motion in quite as
vigorous q speech, and Mr.. Blaine, who
was then the speaker, was called upon
to administer the censure, which he did
in such Il low tone that nobody could
hear him, cat of consideration for the
feelings Of the d~isgraced menber.-Bos-
ton Herald.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Objections to a Bravo Soldier.

A young sergeant distinguished him
self by his ~gallantry at Donelson and
was recommended for promotion. He
was summoned to appear before a mill
tary board at Washington and closely
questioned by West Point graduates.
None Of his answers was satisfactory.
When the report reached President Lin
coin, he fdgeted for a moment, laid the
paper on his desk, then taking n gaunt
knee in his hands said: 81 don't know
what to do with this case. Here's a
young fellow who knows nothing Of the
science of losing battles. He doesn't even
know the technical name of the fortifica-
ton on which he ran up the stars and
stripes in the face of the enemy" He
thought a moment. then Endorsed the re-
port:
Give this man a captains certificate.
a. LINCOLN.
-Harper's Young People.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Spontaneous Combustion In the Mails.

Spaulding & Co., the State street jew
elers, received yesterday the remains Of
a package sent out last December. At
that time it contained a solid silver fill
gree comb with celluloid teeth. There
had been a miniature con~1agration in
the box, evidently caused by spontane-
u combustion. The edges of the box
were charred, there was some burned
cotton, a piece of furnished silver, but
no comb. The only explanation offered
is that the box must have been placed
too neal the stove.-Chicago Tribune.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
;heek he clinches his musket and dashes

cheek he clinches his musket and dashes
1t a battery of gatling guns.
The pumpkin pie was made. The crisp
crust was rolled out by the beautiful
hands of the dear old lady, who was
careful not to let the tears that rolled
down her cheeks drop on it.
The same evening the homely mules
trotted briskly to the hospital.
It was a terrible thing she was about
to do.
6le went again to the surgeons office.
Again she asked, Doctor, is there 10
L,pe for that poor Yankee boy?'
Madam, l can do nothing more. He
will be dead before morning" was the
answer.
Quickly but resolutely she made her
way to the couch of death. She dis
missed the nurse and took herseat. After
awhile the boy opened his eyes, and she
held out a slice Of the pumpkin pie.
He opened his mouth, and she broke
the pie into bits and fed him, weeping
quietly the while. When the slice was
finished, his hollow eyes seemed to de-
YOUR her as he murmured, More"
=. She hesitated a moment, and then
whispering God forgive meI' she gave
him a second slice.
He closed his eyes, and she watched
him until he breathed regularly, and
then she quickly stole away. She felt
as a murderer must feel, but she could
not make up her mind to watch her VIC
tim dying.
At home once more, the dear old lady
locked herself in her room.
Early the next morning those mules
again trotted briskly to the hospital.
The nurse reported that her patient
had slept quietly all night. While the
old lady looked a~nxiously down on his
wasted form, he opened his eyes and said
in a strong voice, where's the other
section of that pumpkin pie?"
Il x. Il y
Collins were very scarce in the confed-
eracy, and the hospital steward congrat-
ulated himself that the surgeon was mis-
taken when he said that the Yankee boy
would die.-Lylie o. Harris in New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

A WINTER THOUGHT.

chs wind swayed daisies thct on every side
Throng the wide fields in whispering companies
Berene and gently smiling like the eyes
OF tender children long beati6ed;
The delicate thought wrapped buttercups hat
glide
sparks of fire above the wagering grass
And swing and toss with all the airs that pass
Yet seem so peaceful, SO p~reoccupied.
These are the emblems of pure pleasures flown
/ scarce can think of pleasure without these.
Even to dream of them is to disown
The cold, forlorn midwinter ~reyeries
Lulled with the perfume Of old hopes new
blown,
No To- ger dreams, but dear realities.
Archibald Lampman.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
A Carved Human Figure,

A figurine 20 centimeters high, carved
in mammoth ivory, was discovered with
other human remains at Bruins, Austria,
Al meters below the surface of the
ground. 1t is the figure of a muscular
man, and its most remarkable feature IS
the shape of the head, which, besides be
ing extremely long or dolicocephalic,
(cephalic index 65.6S), has a capacity of
1850 cubic centimeters and shows the
frontal sinuses and glabella very promi-
nent, a characteristic of a low type of
skull.-Exchange.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
SINGER Sympathy.

An old family servant said recently to
a member of stricken household: 81 did
feel SO bad when I heard Mr.. Frank was
dead. I couldn't sleep at all last night;
but, Miss Belle, I've cried SO hard I'm
afraid I won't be able to cry at the fu-
neral."-New York Times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
a Noble Endorsement.

Governor and Mrs. Mckinley set a
noble example of honesty and integrity
to the world. The good wife was notan
indorser upon the fatal paper, but she
Endorses her husbands honor and man
hood. Such an example in these days is
worth millions in money.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Paderewski's Paw.

Paderewski's digital abscess will, it is
stated, cost him and his managers a loss
of 10000 in unrecited recitals. 1t isn't
always best to have your business at
your finger ends.-Albany Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
What is

is DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is . harmless substitute
for Paregoric. Drops. Soothing syrups, and Castor OIL.
It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. use BY
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, cures constipation and fatulency.
Castoria assimilates the food. regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Gas.
tOFia is the ChildFen's Panacea-tho Mothers Friend.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Castoria

"Castoria Is 80 well adapted to children thai
I recommeud it as superior to ANY prescription
Known to me."
a. A. ARcHzR, II. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"Our physicians In the children's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence In their outside. practice with Castoria,
and although We only have among our
medical supplies what is known Is regular
produces, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of. Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HosRrEAL AND DIspKNsARY,
Boston, MAJ
ALLIE O. SMITH, Pres.,
,rray Street, New York CITY.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07
Castoria

"CAstor1a Is an excellent medicine Tor ch1-
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DE- G. G. OsaooD,
Lowell, Ma8.
which I IN acquainted. Ihope the day is not
far distant whenm mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead Of the various quack nostrums which arc
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Din. J. +. KNCHLoE,
Conway, Ark.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-04-07

The Centaur Company, n Murray Street, New York City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19
THE SOUTH AND COTTON.

Northern Republican contemporary
remarks that: o.
"o,,r ,mnorts of foreign cotton, chiefly
r,.,t,an have reached large ilsures'
,rbcv are coming in at the rate OIL ~
600 600 mounds year. incidentally II may
no remarked that Southern Democratic
nlanters are not half so sure as they were
once that protective duties are uncohsu-
tutional."
4 far-fetched and foolish conclusion
The Southern planters are as much as
over opposed to high protective duties
for protectors sake, but on account oil
their belief in the unconstitytionality OF
such duties, as we'll as of their personal
interests.
The high duties imposed upon Ameri-
can cotton are what has largely led 10
the increased efforts to cultivate the
Egyptian product. Cotton is. and always
will be, in demand all over the world, for
to say nothing Of its valuable uses, some
men and women must wear clothing even
in the hottest climates, and nothing mas
vet been discovered which will take the
place. in cheapness and durability, OF mat
material. Therefore, when commercial re-
strictions were thrown around American
cotton. the world sought elsewhere Tor
the valuable product, and Egypt was turn
ed to as a country favorable TO its
growth. But Egyptian cotton never Las
and never will. equal in strength OF hore
and general excellence the cotton OF the
Southern States. and. therefore, no mat
ter how much cotton is grown in the
land of the Pharaohs, that grown in this
country will never lose its value. The
one will always only be used as make
shift until the other can be obtained.
'"The Southern Democratic cotton plant
ers." then. would not only naturally be
opposed TO protective duties on their
great staple, but they would be in favor
Of abolute free trade therein. In fair,
free fight for supremacy in the manu-
facture Of cotton goods, they would be
able TO beat the world, for they have
the finest raw material in the world right
at their doors. thereby saving them all
expense of freight, and enjoy every IA
cility for carrying on its manufacture.
This has led TO the establishment Of
cotton factories all over the South al
ready, despite the high tariff duties on
cotton manufactures, which have hereto
fore enabled old England and
New England to successfully
compete with her. Remove all protective
duties on cotton, and the South would
soon become the queen and mistress of
cotton manufacturing in the world. and
could laugh at all attempts at COMPETE
ton with her. The importation of Egyp-
tian cotton would then cease entirely,
and our American material would be in
demand at all points of the globe.
There is no reason then, for Southern
planters to favor protective duties on
their products, because imports of Egyp-
tian cotton are increasing. In proportion
as the duties are lessened, the chances of
competition with them, from any point.
are lessened
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19
1.-The lloge Academy"
Editor Times:


Some copy" OF your excellent reports
of East Hanover Presbyfcry evidently
failed TO reach YOU Sundays paper The
column was headed THE Hoge Academy"
and what other name could be given an
academy for thorough classical business
and Christian education under the aus
pieces OF Presbyterians OF this part Of
Virginia? Yes. the report broke off with
out giving the action of the Presbytery
in adopting this title.
After eloquent speeches on Christian ed
ucation by Drs. Rosebro Fair, Kerr
and Hoge the report OF a committee
recommending the establishment OF
Presbyterian male academy at Blackstone
was adopted. and then by a hearty vote
it was determined TO call the school ''The
Hoge Academy" the department OF re-
ligious instruction 1.-The Pryor School
Of Bible Study and Evidences Of Chris
tianity," the chapel THE Armstrong
Hall" and the endowment fund THE
Alexander Foundation" Those names are
great. and win exert great influence
over boys in the type OF manhood which
they hold before them. And the board Of
trustees. composed Of Drs. Turnbu'l Of
Richmond chairman. McIlwaine. presi-
dent Of Hampdan-Sidney: Rosebro of
Petersburg. Vance OF Norfolk, Fleming
of Lynchburg Rev. Mr.. Epes Of Black
stone. and Elders j. p Fitzgerald Of
Farmville. J. S. Munce of Richmond. WI.
liam H. Mann Of NOttoway. William
Hethorn Of Lunenburg. w. n. Gingrick
Of Norfolk. r. b. Handy of the Eastern
Shore and Mr.. J. NJ. Harris of Blackstone
stand as good assurance Of a school as
worthy of those names as a school OF
modest means can be-
In the proposition submitted to the
Presbytery Of East Hanover the com
munity of Blackstone only promised 5000.
but have raised nearly $1,000. p.
Petersburg, Va. April nth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19

rotcs for n. Now. where did those notes
(called silver certihcates) go? DID they
20 out into the country TO aid the farmer
in raising and moving his crops? Not a
dollar OF them went there. the owner
Of silver bullion sold 1t to the govern
ment. which stacked the bullion up In It's
sub-trcasuries. giving the seller the Sill
yer certificates In return. The seller OF
the bullion deposited those certinca'e'
In the national banks, and these sent
,bem TO the New York national BANKS
which always have an abundant gang Oh
'speculators and gamblers hanging arounu
their doors ready to borrow every doilar
that the banks have, to speculate Win
the money In stocks and farm products
and the banks are always ready 10 ac-
commodate these gamblers. because they
tote the stocks or farm products as col
lateral for the loans, and thus make DOM
tnTorest and principal perfectly secure.
The only effect of our silver pohey'
then IS TO increase the currency OF 'he
country for the use Of the gamblers anu
sneculators. but the farmer never sees
= dollar Of II. There is but one way Tor
hin, % get relief, and that is TO repeal
the 10 per cent tax and open MS own
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19
RAILROAD ITEMS.

The Chesapeake ard Ohio general O.
fees in Richmond employ twenty-five
stcnograpi ers Two Of them are ladies,
and are said TO be experts.
President ingalls, and General MenGger
Stevens. of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way are at Newport News.
The presidents Of the lines composing
the Western Traffic Associations. freight
and passenger have issued general in
strucions In regard to the issuing of free
transportation for the remainder of the
year. They direct heads Of departments
10 observe strictly the rule that no free
RAISES shall be issued for the purpose Of
influencing business of any proportions,
and shippers must not look for any favors
on account OF traffic. II Is expected that
every seat will he required during the
Worlds Fair season TO accommodate the
rush Of paying patrons, and there is
naturally no desire TO cucumber the
trains with travellers who do not pay.
The Kansas Legislature having adj
journed without passing any bill 10 reduce
railway rates. the Governor Is now being
besieged to call a special session for this
purpose.
Express companies have been added
TO the jurisdiction Of the Missouri railway
commission. and their charges will be
regulated in that State like railway
freight charges.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19

| They are all packed now In certain Dig
trunks which are tied with white ribbon
and checked for bridal tour from Maine
| to California There are ever so many OF
them. fluffy organizes, silken muslins. lace
GAUGES, china silks. and they take plenty
of room with their eagerly preserved sun
ness and haircloth underpinning, these
summertime gowns of a brand new bride.
| Most of them are flOunced TO the knees,
or banded about to that point with fulled
satin ribbon, fiat rows of narrow velvef.
ar rnilliner's folds of silk. But one, In
sudden burst of exuberance. rushes from
hem to waist I'm series of up-startng
nouncings which lift themselves 20 dis
play their under sides of gay pink china
silk The other and more pIblic view
| is that of Swiss muslin carrying silken
dots of pink. The structure In entirety Is
rather lighter than the others. for the
style renders the crinoline nuisance less
| necessary.
| The waist has a surplice front or muslin
and puffed forearm sleeves of the same.
A pointed zouaye Jacket in pink satin Is
punctuated with two choux Of the In
evitable black velvet. The edges Of the
jacket and the puffs Of the upper sleeves
are also finished with it, A broad satin
belt runs from edge to edge to the Zouave.
Altogether. this gown Of the rousseau
will be much discussed and secretly en-
! We'd a all the resorts"
Another. less original but pretty and
quaint has a double skirt. each half
trimmed with wavy rows OF satin ribbon.
The round waist is almost hidden under
lengths Of lace. widest over the shoulders
and drawn to the belt I'm lessenng breadth.
Ribbon follows the curve OF the lace to
its stopping point and thence disports e.
self in a big bow. This is a simple
morning gown"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19
THE FARMERS RELIEF.

The letter signed "Virginian," which we
printed yesterday. that discusses the
financial state Of the country, is paper
which should be read and pondered by
every person who takes the smallest in
terest in public affairs. The writer of 1t
has had as wide experience in d'ery-
thing pertaining to money and currency
as any man in the United States, and
what he saws rests not only upon the
inexorable logic Of what he writes. but
il Is reinforced by a long career OF &C
tive financial work under the direction or
a singularly clear and judicial mind'
"Virginian" is perfectly right when he
saws that the clamor for free coinage Of
silver comes from farmers who know
they are hurt by their inability TO get
money. but who totally misjudce the
cause from which that inability pro-
ceeds. The dearth Of money IN the
country proceeds from the fact that the
National Bank law allows no one to Is
sue currency except the national banks.
In their very nature these are coEflred
to commercial centres. Those who man
age them are personally unacquainted
with the farmers and refuse them, there
fore, all accommodations. The farmers
are unable, then, TO get money, because
they have no banks the managers of
whom know them.
They will get no relief from the State
until the law allows thea 10 organize
their own banks and issue their own
currency. based upon their own property.
The farmer thinks that If the coinage
OF silver were made free there would be
an abundance of money in the country
and his financial ills would be cured. a
little consideration should teach him that
this will bring him no relief. The gov
eminent has been purchasing silver for
fifteen years now and coming all of 1t
that the public would take, yet what is
the result? 1t has purchased more than
100000 worth Of silver, but has
been unable to force on the public more
IMAM so1,VU,VV VI H. All the rest feS
stacked up in the Treasury in coined
dollars or uncoined bullion. for coming
II has become such farce that the
minis have ceased doing so altogether.
Has the farmer seen the slightest relaxa-
ton in the financial stringency since this
purchase and coming Of silver COM
menced? He must admit that he has
not. The doors OF the institutions that
have the money of the country are as
absolutely barred to him as they were
fifteen years ago.
Nevertheless, -..e government has add
ed $Soo.oOo.0oo to the circulation OF the
country in that time. for. as 1t has
bought silver It has issued its circulating