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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

ALMOST every paper we pick up
in these wintry days has a sermon
on the widespread poverty h a
af1icts the land, and the necessity
OF charity towards Goods poor"
There are no Gods poor. They
are mans poor, for he made them
such, and he ought to take care of
them for that reason. The pre-
tense that God made these poor
and gave them to us that we might
elevate our souls by the exercise
of charity towards them is a miser-
able fraud and subterfuge. lie God
needed OF wanted any poor Ii e
would have made the earthsbarren
and unfertile. AS he made it capa-
BILE Of supporting all the people
he made, and made them all capa-
BILE Of earnings.a living.from i t $
generous bosom, there evidently
were no poor in his scheme The
poor have come as a r S Z 1t OF
mems mismanagement, and the at
4ompt RI saddle them off on God is
a cowardly and weak evasion.
Lincoln Herald.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
LIBBY PRISON HIS FATE.
A Former Prisoner Visits 1t at the Fair
and Meets His Death.

and Meets His Death.
TAt=re was an incident in connection
with the Worlds fair which occurred
about a week prior to the fairs official
closing that has not been so fully COM
mented upon as it might have been.
Among the visitors to the fair during the
closing weeks was Marcus Conant from
Mayport, Duval county, Fla. The oh
ject that had the greatest interest to him
was the re-erected Libby prison. 1t is
no wonder that he was interested in that
exhibit, for as a wounded prisoner he
had lain and suffered in the old prison
when it stood in Richmond. AS a boy
of IS Conant had enlisted in the Elev-
enth Massachusetts regiment. He was
wounded in the battle If Bull Run, was
taken prisoner and was among the first
Union soldiers placed in the Confederate
prison house. He eventually made his
escape and was not recaptured.
Immediately upon his arrival at the
Chicago fair, Mr.. Conant turned his steps
to the spot OF which Libby prison stood.
What was his amazement ON entering
the place to meet among the visitors a
companion who had been among the
number of those who escaped with him
from Libby 80 years ago. They held a
long conversation. and after his compan-
ion had left the building Mr.. Conant
threw himself upon the ground in the
identical spot upon which he had slept
as q prisoner. While lying there he was
seized with a violent pain in the ear and
returned to his hotel in great agony.
The pain could not be alleviated, and a
few days later he died without having
recovered from the singular attack.
Mr.. Conant had for several years been
a government contractor, and was at one
time regarded as a man of large means
New York Advertiser.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

ACCORDING tn the census of
1890 Nebraska stood third in rank
with the other states in the union
with respect to its per capita state
debt. The census took only the
bonded indebtedness into consider
alton. We wonder where Nebraska
would stand in a table showing
both the bonded and floating debt
in 1S94?--Bee.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
OMAHA is making a lond bid fc

OMAHA is making a lond bid for
the establishment Of a beet sugar
factory there. The Republican val
ley is capable Of producing the very
richest beets, and would seem to be
the natural, logical location for an
establishment of that kind. And
of course McCook is the natural
location Of the valley.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

The auditor insists that his
books are right, and the treasurer,
who has two Of the most compe-
tent bo~okkeepers i'll the state in
his Office, is very confident that
there is nothing wrong with his
books. But there is nothing very
serious in the situation. The error
will re found after a little search,
and the Office at faule will invite
the other Office out to have some
thing, and everything will 60 on
ut the state house as smoothly rs
usual. There is no occasion to
call out the militia just yet State
journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

If Cleveland wants to do the
clever thing he will hand the nom
nation of genial Calhoun into the
senate for the Lincoln post office
at once. Cal is the ouly appli-
cant who deserves serious consid-
GRAFTON. He ought tc have il
without further delay.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
The Angora Cat.

The Angora cat is peculiar. When its
fur is entirely white, the animal is in
variably blind, but when there is even
the slightest tinge of color the vision is
as perfect as in any other normal cat.
This phenomenon is not accounted for.
The only case Of a similar kind known is
that Of the fishes in Mammoth cave,
which have no y
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

The democratic ways and means
committee have decided in favor Of
submitting al income tax bill to
congress.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

The Omaha Bee has taken one
of it's streaks of economy as applied
to the management OF the states
institutions.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

IT is stated that the Burlington
eontemplates improving its train
service between Kansas City and
LeavenwOrth.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

You can get a sack of Straight
patent -four at Knipple's fors1.OO.
No better value for the money can
be secured in the city.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

Remember that Knipple fully
warrants every sack Of flour that
he sells. You are sure Of receiv-
ing a good article every time.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
SuperduOus.

First Student-What are you doing
with two wardrobes? I see one Of them
is empty?
Second Ditto-Yes. That's where I
keep my clothes when they are paidsfor.
-Ulk.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
Stockholders Meeting.
MCCOOK,. NEBRASKA

Notice is hereby given that the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of The McCook Irri-
cation and Water Power Co. will be held at
the secretary's Office in McCook on Wednes-
day, Feb. 9TH, 1894, for the purpose of electing
directors and transacting such other business
as may come before said meeting.
McCook. Neb., Jan. Sd. 1904.
CHARLES 4. HANNA. President.
CHARLES ii. MEEkER. Secretary. 23-5ts.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
$50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
ALL HOME PRINT.

The SID congress resumed Ills
session, Wednesday, and the pie
counter is more crowded than ever.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

A nice coffee at Knipple's fol
Is cents a pound. Try a pound
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

Is pounds Of granulated suga
for One Dollar at Knipple's.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

Extra fine, firm cabbage for 4
cents a pound at Knlpple's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

This is q true story from Winchester.
Two men lived ia the same house with
their families. One of them owned tha
house and rented part of ID to the other.
They We're firm friends The owner WINS
taken i'll, and the doctor said he could not
live. A day or two before he died he called
his friend to his bedside and said.
s'You have been a good friend TO me.
Jim, and ! will show my appreciation Of
your friendship. After I ann dead you can
live in this house rent free as long as you
wish"
Jim was profuse in his thanks.
1--WE only one stipulation TO make,
added the dying man. "and that IFS that
you must ride in the first carriage 10 the
grave on the day of my funeral"
On the day of the funeral the hacks
hearse at the head. just as the procession
was q commotion. Jim was trying TO
crawl into the hearse alongside th,-aoffin.
The Efforts of half dozen men were nee
essary to get him away from the door
What are you trying to doS' they
asked.
ride in the first carriage, of course, and
I'm going to, you bet, or somebody'u get
hurt
They let him ride on the seat with the
driver. - Boston Herald.
For a stylish fitting suit or trousers al
bedrock prices. see.
ALTHEN & McMANUs,
Tailors,
610 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
NORTH TOPEKA.

items OF Interest from the North side OF
the River
Mrs. Grant Catanasy OF BelleviIle is
vising Mrs. w. G. Sly.
Mrs. M. It. Campbell is visiting rela-
tives in western Kansas.
Rev. w. L. Byers breaches tomorrow
at 3 D. ID. at the reform school
Miss Stella Johnson. who has been Wis
iting her sister, Miss Dora, has returned
to her home in Silver Lake.
Mrs. Boyd of Wamego, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. c. Bowen,
the past week. has returned home.
The three months old child of Mr. and
Mrs. George Martin, who reside near the
"Cliff house, died last night after
short illness.
John II. Wood. a capitalist from ODER
lin, Ohio. is here looking after some bus
mess matters. He made most of his trip
out on bicycle
A complete line of homeopathic RENE
dies at A. J. Arnold & Sons
Take your prescriptions to A j. Arnold
s. Son, 621 Kan ave. tablished 1870.
Bishop Vincent Will lecture on That
Boys Sister at the Baptist church.
Wednesday, October II. Tickets, 25c.
For sale at postoffice book store.
Dir. and Mrs. Otis Wells of Monroe.
Wis, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Sharrard,
came down from Atchison yesterday to
visit MT and Mrs. a. y. Kane. 1h6y are
relatives Of Mrs. Kane
Somebody went into the hogpens at
the poor farm one night this week and
killed and carried off large fat hog. The
tracks left showed that there were two
men engaged in the affair and that they
dragged the animal about half mile,
when it was loaded into a wagon which
was driven towards town.
At the Congregational church there
will be the usual services At II a. N.
the pastor will preach on "The Blessed
ness of Fellowship" At 1880 p m. Mira.
c. II. Taintor of Chicago, will fill the
pulpit. 1t is predicted that those who
fail TO hear Mrs. Taintor will regret it.
Seats free at all services.
While Mrs. James Thompson, who
lives on Fairchld street, was driving
near Eighth aud Jackson yesterday after
noon, her horse became frightenee at an
electric car and upset the buggy. throw
Ing her out and bruising her consider
ably Assistance came, she was picked
up and the horse was caught. J. n.
Henry came along with his delivery
wagon and undertook to convey the in
jured woman home, leading the horse
behind the wagon. The horse got scared
at another car and jumped into Mr..
Henry's wagon and mashed q wheel
One of the results is that he had to bring
out his new delivery wagon last night
before the paint was dry. Mrs. Thomp-
son was not seriously hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

A Georgia magistrate was perplexed by
the conflicting claims of two women for
a baby, each contending that she was the
mother of it. The judge remembered Sol
ONION, and drawing a bowie knife from
his boot declared he would give half to
each. The women were shocked, but had
no doubt of the authority and purpose of
the judge to make the proposed compro-
mise
Don't do that, y they both screamed in
unison You can keep it yourself. -
Green Bag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

Builder want you to do something
for me.
Friend-What is it?
You see, this house is almost finished,
except shiagling the roof
so perceive. =
'sWeu, want you to look around and
see if you can t find thin carpenter who
does not weigh more than 1870 pounds. I
must have light carpenter to put on those
shingles. If a heavy man goes up on
that roof, the whole house will tumble
in. Texas Siftings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

The other day a journal, hitherto with
out a spot on its character, inquired, with
well feigned innocence. How could five
persons divide eggs so that each man Will
receive one and still one remain in the
dishs' After several hundred persons
went two-thirds distracted in the mazes Of
this proposition the journal meanly says,
One takes the dish with the egg. Tit
Ritz
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
WANTS 1T MORE DEFINITE.

H. G. Larfmer Wants Henry L Calls Pc
titiOn Made Less Abstract
In the case Of Henry l. Call against
ii. G. Larimer, the defendant fled a mo-
ton today to compel Call to make his
petition more definite and certain. Or,
as Mr.. Larimer puts il, IN the first cause
of action that he set forth the names of
the persons, to whom, the exact date
when, the place where, and the circum-
stances under which he published the
alleged matter therein complained Of"
Mr.. Larimer asks that the same be ap-
piled to the second cause Of action.
Hard Coal Base Burners At w. w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
Com. Eek. Feb'y u, 1896.
SOCIAL AND Personal.

Items of Interest About Topeka People and
Visitors in Town.
Mrs. w. A McCarter's thimbIe party
Yesterday afternoon was a thoroughly
charming entertainment, at least so
thought the ladies who came with their
needlework aud plenty OF things TO talk
about The decorations we're of autumn
leaves and nasturtiums, and the hostess
was assisted in serving refreshments by
Misses Bessie Boughton, Olive McCarter.
Marion Garretson and Anna Gillin-@~--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
Nothing In 1t.

Into the ear of the horse being driven
by a young woman whispered the voice of
the tempter.
why. - asked the voice, ''don't you run
away with her2''
The horse looked at the voice in great
surprise.
Just gaze at her face, he exclaimed
Nobody but a blind man would run away
with her,
Saying which the horse fell naturally
into a So minute clip and was soon lost
to sight.-Detroit Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

Little Bessie had been guilty Of telling
something that did not happen, and when
mamma reproved her for it she said:
why, mamma, 1 didn't mean it that
way. I told it for an antidote- ~ Youth s
ComDaniO1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

NO . said the stenographer sadly, Il
couldn't hold the position 1 am pretty
rapid, but he was too swift for me-
Business mans''
no Professional pugilist- WASH
4ngton Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

'sCoul5 see the boss a few minutesS''
Yes. as soon as she gets through tell
ing the mistress that she's got to have an
other afternoon of each week - Chicago
Inter Ocean
For stylish fitting suit or trousers at
bedrock prices, see
ALTHEN s - ANUS,
TaiIors,
610 K4-a -enue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
EXCLUSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Harvest Excursions.

On October 23rd and November 9Th we
will sell harvest excursion tickets 20 all
points IN Texas. and all points in New
Mexico. on the Pleos Valley railroad, and
to Deming, at one lowest first class fare,
plus 81 %, for the round trip. Stop-Overs
allowed within the limit ia both direc-
tons Limit Of tickets twenty days from
date of sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

As real household treasure DR.. Prices
Baking Powder has achieved a position
unique in itself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

If You want a A.Cheerful1 Oak Stove
call at ". W. Works, $40 Kan Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

Science and experience concur in the
judgment that DR.. Prices Baking Pow
der is the purest and best ever made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

On October 18th, Goth and Novem Der
2nd, with transit limit Of two days in
each direction, and good returning Mo-
vember 10Th. we will sell round trip
tickets to Dallas, Tex, on account Of The
state fair and Dallas exposition, At SIC 90.
We have absolutely the best and shortest
route 10 all Texas points, with unexcelled
accommodations.
Holton, Kan, and Return l.0s.
Tickets on sale October 10Th. good for
return on or before October nth.
H. q. GARvEy, Agt,
COL Kansas Avenue.
A. o. e. w. ball Saturday evening. 7O1
Kansas avenue. Tickets, so cents.
Get your Trousers made at
ALTHEN & McMANUs Tailors,
80 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

The entertainment to have been given
at ]. o. o. F. hall, 704 Kansas avenue,
October 1s5 was postponed TO October
10th, on account Of Indictment weather.
Tickets dated October 1st good for 18th.
Admiration 15 cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

One Of the saddest deaths that has
probably ever taken place IN the bounds
Of Lowman Hill, Topeka, occurred early
on Monday morning in the sudden taking
away of Mrs. Matte Brown, wife of II.
T. Brown, clerk and assistant cashier of
the state treasurer's office Mrs. Brown
had been troubled with heart disease for
several years. and at times her life had
been almost dispared of; she had for A
few days, been more than usually i'll, yet
her death was so sudden that to all the
family and Immediate friends. It was
terrible shock. She had Just finished her
breakfast when Mr.. Brown turned to her
bedside, as was his custom, to speak with
her before going TO the office, and
just at that moment she fell back
with a single gasp and all was over.
A short funeral service conducted by her
pastor. T. J. Ream. of Lowman Hill III.
+. church, and attended by a large num-
Der of sympathising friends was held at
the residence on Tuesday at 10 a. m,
after which the remains were placed on
board the train for Douglass, Butler
county, for interment Though afflicted
and constantly admonished that at any
moment she might be called away, she
was always cheerful and happy, leaving
q benign influence Of christian life and
character to bless in coming years, the
life and pathway Of devoted husband
and two tenderly affectionate children
who deeply mourn her loss. w. I'll B.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
STATE OF KANSAS, =
SedCWlck- county. ?

On the 9th day of October, 1894, per-
sonalIy appeared before me. a notary
public. within and for the county and
state aforesaid, T. L Dixon and a A
Dixon, who are personally known to me
to be the persons they represent them
selves to be and made oath to the truth
of the contents of the above affidavit
IL ST J. r. H. KING.
Notary Public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13
A Remarkable Achievements In Rail
road Affairs

Was the running Of the Exposition flyer,
the famous twenty hour train between
Chicago and New York. via the Lake
Shore route. in service during the Worlds
fair. A handsome Iitho-water- color of
this train may be secured by sending ten
cents in silver to @ K. WILDER, Western
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

There is a Salve Tor every wound"
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel Salve,
cures burns, bruises, cuts, INDECENT sores,
as a local application in the nostrils il
cures catarrh, and always cures piles
J. K Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

Get your Trousers made at
ALTHEN s. McMANUs, Tailors,
$40 Kansas avenve.
See the line Of sszplendid'' Oil Heaters
co wv. w. Works. go Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-13

Hard Coal Base Burners At W. W.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-03
MEDICAL.
for Infants and Children.

castoria ais so well adapted to children that
1 recommend it as ial2erior to any prescription
known to nc" II 4 ARcurn, Il D.,
Ill So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, II. Y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-03

{. JOB Lott-One never loses anything by
keeping his engagements puncWaly.
Kirby Sione-My experience is he is apt to
lose half an hour 5 time waiting for the other
fellOw.-litBits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-03
STEAMBOAT LINES.
FOR WILMINoT0N 1sI am

FOR WILMINGTON isLAnD.
4 lOMMENCING May /. 1884, the steamer
~ ~ FLORA will make daily trips between
Ihunderoolt and Wilmington island as fol
lows: W. 0
Mondays and Fridays-Leave Wilmington
Island a. N. leave 4 hunderbolt, D. m
tuesdays. Wednesdays and Thursdavs-
Leave wilmington Island a. m. 1 p. m. D.
m; leave 1hunderbolt, 10 a. m, 3 D. m pm
Saturdays-LoaV Wilmington Island, : a.
m; 7, m 8 p. m, $50 p. m, leave Thunder
bolt, 10 a. m, p NJ, 730 p. N.
m, D. M; leave Wilmington Island. n m
p M Refreshments on board steamer and
restaurant on the island. Also elegant salt
ater bathlng, Fare for round trip 35c chill
dren zoe. For freight apply to
CAPT. j. +. TORRENT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-03
For the Children.

Let the children take Simmons Liver
Regulator and keep well. II is purely
vegetable, and safe to take either alone or
in connection with other medicine. Mild
in acting and pleasant to take.-ad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-03
AGREks WIrH sUPREME COURT.
"oVernor o'Ferrall vetoes Bin to Pro-
vide for Working the Roads

Governor OFerrall sent the following
message to the General Assembly:
To the General Assembly of Virginia:
l herewith respectfully return, without
my signature, TO the House Of Delegates.
me honorable body I'm which it originated.
House Bin No. 5@5, entitled IAN act
TO provide for the working ana keeping
IN order the public roads in the counties
OF Greene and Madison"
Section q of the said bill declares that
ar male persons I'm each county shall
be compelled 10 work ON some public
ROAD therein' as near as may be TO the
place or their residence, with the follow
ing exceptions. namely. ministers OF the
gospel, persons under sixteen and above
Hlty years OF age. persons who reside in
town that provides for JUS moor and
keeps us streets in order. and any per-
son who has lost leg or arm ANY
oiher person who is otherwise disabled
may De exempted on certificate of the
county court Of such disability"
Section .. is ass follows. every nor
son required 10 work on the public roads
snail either In person or by sufficient
SUBSTITUTE when notified by the propor
surveyor attend with proper tools and
WORK the road on such days as the sur
Neyor may direct. For every dav on
when there may be "a failure. seventy
hFe cents shall be paid t0 the survevor
Wlthn thirty days thereafter by the uar-
son in default il "a person of fun age. or
IL ne be an infant. by his parent on
guardian. IL the money Doe not paid 40
me surveyor within the above time spe-
clhed, ne snail make out "a ticket against
such delinquent party for the amount
OF sald me- with an addition of ten per
centunl. FOR costs. which ticket sb,u
pe pun ny MIN into the hands OF the con-
stable or his district. or the sheriff of
the county for collection: provide6 nov.
ever that such delinquent NAV affar
notice 10 such surveyor, apply TO the
county count or judge thereof Jon vacation
OF 10 the supervisors of that district
ana Tor good cause shown, have said fine
released on RENTED, and provided fur
'her' that such delinquent may before
said ticket goes into the hands OF the
constable or sheUlf discharge said fine
by labor upon his road precinct Y.6o
oilcer having charge of the collection
OF such fine may dstrain therefor in
the manner as for taxes and county
levies. etc"
These sections are copies of sections
$40 and $50 Of the code of Nhsinia which
We're declared 10 he uncoust ltutioBal neU
ard void, by he supreme Court of AM
peals Of Virginia in the recent case of
Profit VS.. Anderson, deputy sheriff cfc.
10 which attention was called i'm mv !
special message ihe 9th of February |
last
1 cannot approve any bin containing /
provisions which are unconstitutional. as |
declared by the supreme legal tribunal of I
the State.