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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
while l had to grope my way along. On

while l had to grope my way along. On
bringing him to the light too suddenly
afterward, / sacrificed his eyesight to
my curiosity, for he was t~henccforth al
most totally blind. Only after several
trials did l sufficiently understand the
workings of this compound not to injure
the animal experimental on.
Except myself 1 have never tried it
on any human being until tonight. 1t
is a secret that | am not ready to give to
the world. You must remain in your
room tonight, and tomorrow you can
have but little light. Twill be with YOU"
The morning papers gave a full ac-
count of the defeat of the great duellist
LIE Baron and highly praised the courage
and skill of his American opponent.
During the day Colonel Russell called,
but learning that I could not see him
left congratulations and told Wilson
that he hoped l would call on him as
soon as I was able to be out, as both his
daughter and himself were very anxious
to see me. l called that evening and
learned that I had won the admiration
of the father as I had the love Of the
daughter.
In a short time 1 received a cablegram
from my friends at home telling me that
the country had heard of my fight, and
every n was wild over my valor. My
position was sure.
returned to my home with a lovely
wife and a most fattering reputationfo for
courage, all obtained by vanquishing a
bully with the aid of an ''eye OPENER
Charles E. Hoag IN Romance.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
Mr.. McOuade's Crest.

"Dinnis," said Mr.. Hurlihy to Mr.. Nc
Quade, ''since the grocery business has
prospered SO foine wild We, al you're put
tin on the bit av shtyle, you'd oughter
be afther havin a crist an a monnygrum,
man, along wild Everything ilse." "a
crist an a monnygrum," repeated MI.
McQuade obviously, ian shure, where
would Oh be afther foindin 'em?"
"a monnygrum's aisy made in a min
ute by a tasty man." said Mr.. Hurlihy,
with condescension. "Oi cd Irvine yez
a D, an an M, an a @ if Oh once put me
moind to it, but a crist amt quite so
simple. It's got t be an animile or a fig
ger av some sort that'n have a reference
to the fayther an gran'fayther av yez,
an sometimes there's a couple av wur-
ruds goes wild it."
Mr.. McQuade.
ga motter, man, settin out the princi-
Piles av yure family an ancisthors," re-
piled Mr.. Hurlihy, with a comprehensive
wave of his hands.
mo made for yez to say amy more
cried Mr.. McQuade, with an expression
of great relief. "Oi'm thinkin Dinnis
McQuade'll have a crist wild the best av
'em if that's phwat's wanted
can whatll it be?" inquired Mr.. Hur-
lihy.
ga him." said MI. McQuade, with de-
cision, drawing an imaginary biped in
the air with a sturdy forefnger; ga hin
wild a broight eye on her, her round head
bint forrud an her igs jist a-goin, an
round the head av her the wurruds that
gran'fayther shpoke to me fayther man
ny's the tonne when wurruk was slow
comm an fayther was loike to fale dis
cooraged. 'Kape s%cratchinr the ould
man d say, an good advoice it was.
Dim thinkin there amt NANNY cd have
a betther crist than the McQuade's!'-
Youths COMPANION.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
Two Views of Scripture Reading,

At the American chapel at Luzerne a
Protestant Episcopal minister from this
country dow church) read the lessons
with such naturalness Of manner and
propriety of emphasis as to elicit the adj
miration Of a visitor, who afterward re-
marked, "How delightful to hear the
Scriptures read with such sense and feel
ing" She was surprised to hear the sis
ter of a high church rector, American
also, exclaim: II can't agree with you.
I think it almost blasphemous for a man
by such stress and emphasis to impose
his own Interpretation on the word of
God. The Scriptures should be read in
monotone. christian Advocate.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
Why We Do Not Take scalps.

If war is Nahappily still prevalent, it
is at least nca war in which every clan
is fighting with its neighbors, and where
conquest means slavery Dr. extirpation.
Millions of men are at peace within the
limits of modern state and can 60 about
their business without cutting each 9TH
er's Threats. When they fight with other
nations, they do not enslave nor mas
sacre their prisoners.
Taking the purely selfish ground, a
Hobbies can prove c~onclusively that
everybody has benefited by the social
compact which substituted peace and
order for the original state of war. Is
this, then, a reversal of the old state of
things-a combating of a "cosmic proc
ess?" I should rather say hat it is a
development of the tacit alliances and a
modification so far Of the direct or in
ternecine conflict. Both were equally
implied in the older conditions, and both
still exist. Some races form alliances,
while others are crowded out of exist
ence. Of course I cease to do some
things which I should have done before.
Idon't attack the first man I meet in
the street and take his scalp. The reason
is that I don't expect that he will take
mine, for if I did fear that, even as a
civilized being, I should try to antici-
pate his intentions. This merely means
that we have both come to see that we
have a common interest in keeping the
peace. And this, again, merely means
that the alliance which was always an
absolutely necessary condition of the sur
vival of the species has now been extend
ed througha wider area.-Contemporary
Review,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08

Physicians generally fail to recognize.
the importance of this fact, but treat the
organ itself instead of the cause Of the trouble
The noted specialist, Franklin Miles, NJ. D.,
to the study Of this subject. and the principal
discoveries concerning it are due to his efforts.
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine, the unri-
principle that all nervous and many other
difficulties originate from disorders of the
nerve centers. Its wonderful success In curing
these disorders Is testified to by thousands in
every part Of the land.
Restorative Nervine cures sleeplessness,
nervous prostration, dizziness, hysteria, sex
uai debility, st. Vftus dance, epilepsy, etc. It
is sold on a positive guarantee by all drug
gists. or sent direct by the DR.. Miles Medical
CO., Elkhart. Ind, on receipt of price. 81 per
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
Altogether Too Easy.

George is a plain, matter of fact boy,
outspoken and honest, who does not per-
init anything to ruf1e him. At his ex-
aminations some of his answers were
much like the boy. When he was asked
what was the difference between decimal
and common fractions he replied prompt
ly and with the air of that question be-
ing almost too easy:
"Oh, a decimal fraction has a point,
and the other hasn't" - New York
Times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
A Hard

Of the 1900, OOO, 900 or 1,4OO, OOO, 900 of
people populating the earth, how many
may be said to dominate it? Is the di-
rection of all affairs sublunary in the
hands Of more or less than 10, 900 men
and women? lido not mean as electedo or
hereditary rulers Of nations merely, but
persons in the capacity of rulers, fnan-
ciers, priests, soldiers, writers, states
men, etc.-Cor. New York Sun.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08

vitality necessary to in
sure their health. The
pneumogastric nerve, as
shown here, may be said
to be the most important
of the entire nerve sys-
TEN, as it supplies the
heart, lungs, stomach,
bowels, ETC., with the
nerve force necessary TO
keep them active and
healthy. AS will be seen
by the cut the long nerve
descending from t b Q
base of the brain and
terminating in the bow
els is the pneumOgastric,
while the numerous lit
tie branches supply the
heart, lungs and stom-
ach with necessary vi
tality. When the brain
becomes in any way dis
ordered by irritability
or exhaustion, the nerve
force which it supplies
is lessened, and the or
gans receiving the di-
minished supply are con-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
The Human Electrical Forces!
How They Control the Organs
of the Body.

The electrical force of the human body, as
the nerve fluid may be termed, is an espe-
cially attractive department of science, as it
exerts so marked an influence on the health
of the organs of the body. Nerve force is
produced by the brain and conveyed by
means Of the nerves to the various organs of
the body, thus SupDlyipg the latter with the
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08
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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08

not see as l could, and l was not long in
taking advantage of this. I could easily
keep out of his reach, while he was COM
pletely at my mercy. I compromised
with myself on the advantage 1 appar-
emily had we him and did not attempt
to kill him, but I most cruelty dis6gured
his face, cutting it until I feared he
might die from loss of blood.
It could not have been half an hour
when I saw that he was growing weak,
and I ended the farce by knocking him
senseless to the floor. Then, closing my
eyes and holding my hands over them, I
called for help. Wilson, the captain and
the surgeon came running in.
My friend fastened to me, saying:
"Your eyes are hurt! Here, let me put
this handkerchief over them while mon
sieur the surgeon attends to LIE Baron"
He deftly placed a thick bandage over
my eyes, and refusing the proffered aid
of the physician he led MI up stairs and
to the carriage which was to convey me
back to the city andm hotel. LIE Baron,
I afterward learned, was badly 'cut up"
both physically and mentally, but none
of his wounds was dangerous.
On the way home, when I asked for an
explanation, Wilson said:
"Well, you know I have made chem
istry an absorbing study. Once, while
compromising digitalis with some chem
icals, I tried its effect upon a dog and
discovered that he could see in the dark
est room, running with perfect ease
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-09-08

GdS0 cnOuSA, ucdFCA hAOWS, UuU SWOTuS
Il don't know the first rudiments of
workmanship. It is murder, cold
blooded murder, and you are an Access
sorry"
pooh! it is all right if you don't so
entirely lose your head as to be unable
to follow my instructions"
"Where is this assassination to take
placer" I inquired, paying no heed to his
remark.
"In the cellar Of a deserted building
just outside the city, and we must get
ready at once, for it is booked for 10
o'clock, and we have some distance to
ride. You make your preparations, while
1 run over to my lodgings and get some
articles which we shall need"
He left me, and I attempted to get
ready. First I sat down and wrote, or
attempted to write, several letters. In
my ervou excitement 1 could only dash
off incoherent and broken sentences,
which told nothing save my overweight
emotions. I did not realize this at the
time, did not realize anything but that I
was to be killed without even a chance
to defend myself, for a sword in my hand
was as useless against my opponent as a
cannon would have been.
On Wilson's return we Immediately
proceeded to the carriage which he had
in waiting and entered upon our jour
ney. I felt as if riding to my own fu-
neral. On the way Wilson commenced,
"The duel is to be in the dark without
any light whatever'-
interrupted him angrily: 'tIn heavens
, 1893-06-10

sent us another letter, describing the progress
of the work In our own court, and also an ac-
cident hat bsfsll him, through the collapse
of one of the jerry buildings that are being
run up, in the hope that they may hold tos
gether until the fall Of the year. Here is an
extract verbatim from his letter.
Thanks to Mr.. Quelch unsurpassed skill in
the management of British Guiana exhibits,
instead of accepting the aatteripg offers of
overwhelming contractors Mr.. Quelch sim
ply selects his. own carpenters, choice and
trustworthy men, consequently when Mr..
Quelch began installation, contractors for
other cluntf les never drive a nail yet. Bri-
fish Guiana Court will be complete early this
week, and will await the opening day with
good time and rest.
On Friday 7th inst, as | was going back to
my fternoon work one of the artificial (temss
porary) Hotels fell to the ground at its own
pleasure. I'm not aware of the danger /
was in, until a piece of timber (oakl fell
about a yard off of me, then | knew | was in
danger, to run one way or the other was
impossible, therefore l stood still, showers of
boards and other spIinters few whistling
over my head.
If | were to finish my earthly course there
all searches and enquiries of Mr.. Quelch
would have been of no avail, as would
have been ground to death a little more finer
than powder.
, 1893-06-10

turn out sugar at a cost of GlO per ton. Granted
the Company make 10000 tons on their several
estates in Demerara and Trinidad, the selling
rate of $50 per ton, which is far below the
current quotation will give a profit S60O,O0O.
Profit at this rate will very soon clear of all
existing debt; and even if the selling price
should drop, Mr.. Lubbock is convinced that,
making sugar at $40 they are safe in any
market for some years to come.
DR.. Pinaud, who returned to this colony
from Caracas, on Wednesday last, informs us
that there isa strong desire on the part of
the Government to arrive at q friendly and
decisive settlement of the disputed boundary
question between Great Britain and Venszue-
Ia. A special envoy has been despatched to
London with overtures for the re-opening OF
diplomatic relations and as Lord German
ston, the recent Governor Of this colony will
be in London at the same time, His Lordship,
who is certain to be taken into consultation
by the Foreign Office, will have the Opportu-
nifty of furthering the settlement of a question
which he strove very hard to arrive at during
his regime. 1t will be very satisfactory both
to ourselves and to our neighbours to have all
cause Of existing friction removed.
The simple and unsophistioated aboriglne
Of British Guiana, who is at present an OBJ
jet of interest to the people in Chicago has
, 1893-06-10
FLETCHER & BBoCKLEHURsTs
Improved Patent Composite Steam Pans
in lieu of Tayohes, or, for conc nrating Syrup into Sugar
in lieu Of Tayches, or, f

1t will readily be sen frn the Wood Gut that they are the most simple and the mna
effective Eyapo@tor5 IN the market guaranteed easily cemei daily b. opening the lrrs
discharge valve at the bottom, or by Stacking off the bolts l allowing the bottom t.
swing open by its oHmtepnsa which will then admit Of the Pus being easily repaired
to hobto out for that or my other purpose all is simplicity itself and a great boon to the
Planter
Such is the opinion expressed by those who nov use these PANS in place of their
former Steam Pans NOE-Th@e Pans can be supplied with the ordinary lin discharge valve
and with ueb otmb oed on in the usual way wtant the C)ultnpos. AMI the est will be
reduced amrdmgy
RocKLEHUmrs PATENT BOILER COATING COMPOSITION Silver Medal nnGca
Exdbion is universally acknowledged to be the best nono nlNtng mtoidm the market Tor
preventing her radiation ofhat and preserving eB oier &c
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it can be applied over and over again, with the same COOL results by simply mixing it up
amSh with little water.
FLncHiR Il BRoK1Bumms PATENT STEAM CORRUGATED CLARIFIERS are more
simple easier cleaned ad less expensive han the tbnluk kind whilst being equally as
effective and give satisfaction.
FLETCHER & BRMK1EHURr PATENT FILTER PRESSES for steam. or hand power for
Wind Mill Estates, are highly recommended by those who use hen, their cost is saved in
less than cWp
BRocKLEHUmTs PATENT STEP CRATE and MEGASS FURNACE, with nonoonducing
lining or burning green MegHs duetf from he mill has proved very satisfactory. In fact the
Step Crates are as sound as whenf wt applied, no bucking or wapnES &c &c.
BtCKLEHRrs PATENT CIRCULATING TUBES for TdpoEf by their use the cir
cuLhon of tn jmcew Ohd be vastly improved and economy in every way obtained as is proved
by the pensN steam Composite Pans in ue-TRY THEM.
ADIL and BRookLEHURrs PATENT HOT AIR GREEN MEGASS FURNACE with Aus-
matte Fireman. a thorough success: in DemNawb Estates having these furnaces use nothing
eeb but the MegaS dec from the Mill, and the boilers give sufficient steam for all purposes;
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SkEKEIa md BRocKLEHumrs PATENT MILLS h&eg gained The 11 class diploma and Gha
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For particulars and pnes Of the Pans, Presses, CHARTERS Step Grtea Circulating Tu@l and
Mills peae apply TO the se Manufacturer MHTsG Geo. FLEoHER & Co, Colonial Engineers
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, 1893-06-10

K. ALLAN Fsqr., Demerara and
Surinam H. A. GREEN Esq
Trinidad; Nj. CLrRo Esq, Martinique
g. w. BENNETT & Co, Antigua and
st. kits, & s. r. HoRsFoRD d
oMPANY; I. DoDDs Esq, Ponce, Porto
Rico RoBT. ATKINS, Esq, jamaica
GEO. FLETCHER & Co, London.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-07-08
NOT RUFFLED.
The Governor of Illinois Inter-
viewed by Reporter.
rho Governor Says His Father Was NatuS-
allied When He (thc Governor) Was u
Small Boy-Altgcld Hanged In
Enigy In Chicago suburb.

CHICAGO, June 30.-Gov. Altgeld ar-
rived in town Thursday. In reply to a
reporter who asked him IL he had any
thing to say about his pardon of the
anarchists and the criticism which has
been made of the act since its announce
ment, the governor says: "My rea-
sons for pardoning the anarchists stand,
and abuse of the governor will not
knock them down. In tho comments
have seen there is only abuse. There is
no argument. They do not mention
the fact that the man who was chief
Of the police ut the time says that he
has investigated the case thoroughlyr
and that he doesn't believe there was
much in it. They do not mention the
fact that the jurymen got up and said
they could not give the case fair and
impartial trial. They do not mention
the fact that the man who threw the
bomb was not brought into court and
gave no evidence whatever at the trial;
that it was not proved in the slightest
measure that the man who threw the
bomb had any connection with these
men, was at all melted to the act by
the conduct of these men or that he
had ever even heard them make n
speech In a word they leave my rea-
sons severely alone. Now, mere abuse
can not knock these reasons down.
They are there and they must stand or
fall on their merits"
Asked about the rumor that he is not
a citizen, Gov. Altgeld said: "My father
was naturalized when I was very
small boy. Indeed I was but three
months old when the family arrived in
this country and my father at once
took the necessary steps to make him a
citizen of the United States He be-
came fully naturalizdd, and being q
minor, became citizen on reaching my
majority by virtue Of the papers issued
to my father. This occurred ut Mans
field, O., and the records will show the
time of his naturalization, if any one
cares to make an investigation"
Gov. Altgeld was hanged in effigy at
the suburban town of Napierville,
Thursday night.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-07-08
l.lFE-sAvING KITE.
Successful Experiments With Davis Flyer
on NeWpOrt.

on Newport.
NEWPORT, R L., June 3O.-Prot j..
Woodbridge Davis, of New York.. is In
luck at last with his life-saving kite.
The inventor came here some time age
with the approval of the life-saving
service and attempted to fly his kite
Wind and water were against him and
he left his apparatus with the keeper
of Brenton reef lightship, who has
made very successful test and for
warded full particulars to the inventor.
For long time Keeper Fogarty, of the
lightship has been waiting for favor.
able opportunity to send the kite
ashore to Brenton's point, but owing te
the failure of sufficiently strong wind
from the southwest had not been able
to make trial until Wednesday.
This trial was seaward, the wind
being from the north and blowing al
about twenty-five miles an hour. The
tide was against the kite, but, though
what is known as forty-mile kite,
that is one intended for forty-mile
blow, was used, the experiment was &
very successful one. Two hundred
fathoms, or about quarter of mile
of fivc-inch hawser was run out ir
twelve and half minutes, the TINT
for each fifty fathoms being respective
ly two and a half, three and four min
,tas