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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
PEOPLE YOU KNOW.

PEUPLE YOU KNOW.
SHERIFF BANKS was our official guest,
yesterday.
MRS. E. c. BURKErr is visiting In
dianola relatives.
]. w. ScorT is living his on father-in-
laws place for the present.
A. B. TAYLOR of Imperial was among
our visitors, Tuesday evening.
CITIZEN BREWER was in Chicago, this
week, with shipment of cattle.
SECRETARY KooNrz of the railroad
board was city guest, Tuesday.
L. w. Snow spent the close of last
and first of this week in the city.
AUGUST DRoLL was in Omaha, the
fore part of the week, on business.
GEORGE c. HILL was up from Indian
ola, Tuesday evening, on business.
A. J. CLUTE came in from the road,
and spent Sunday with the family.
c. H. BOYLE is arranging for the pur
chase of half interest in sThe Fair"
Mr.. AND MRS. w. S. CoRNurr of
Culbertson were city visitors, Tuesday.
7 11a -
clan, was at headquarters, Tuesday even
ing.
MAYOR KELLEY arrived home, Fri
day last, from brief business visit to
Denver.
MRS. ]. E. KELLEY left on No d,
Thursday, evening, for Kirwin, Kansas,
on visit.
REV. KNOWLES of Culbertson was
down attending Congregational services.
Sunday evening.
COUNTY JUDGE BECK and family were
up from Indiano1a, Tuesday, doing a
little shopping.
, MEssRS. E. L.. LAYCocK and G. L..
Etter were among the visitors to Denver,
close of last week.
L. w. MCCONNELL and Rev. Frank
Durant were in Cambridge, Tuesday,
on fishing expedition.
COLONEL PETERSON departed for
Plattsmouth, Saturday night, to take a
position on the Daily News of that city.
MR.. GUY, Master Walter and little
Sadie Boyle arrived from Chicago, on
Wednesday night, and are the guests OF
Peter Boyle.
J.H. AGER. on the political staff of the
State Journal, was in the city, yesterday,
on political mission which he did not
disclose to the writer.
CHARLES L. BURR of Lincoln was in
the city, close of last week, on his way
up to Chase county, where the Burrs
have large real estate interests.
Mr.. HocKNELL went up to Denver,
last Friday night, to meet Mrs. Hocknell
on her way home from California. They
arrived home, Tuesday evening on No. a..
J.E. KELLEY has resigned the supreme
secretaryship of the Star of Jupiter.
Assistant Supreme Secretary c. F. Bab-
cock will likely succeed to his place,
H. H. Berry to Mr.. Babcock's position,
and E. H. Doan to the vacancy in the
board of directors.
BLACKSTONE MoRLAN of McCook was
looking after the interests of his Arapa-
hoe clients, last Saturday. That noble
Websterian brow stood out in bold re-
lief, as in days of yore, but just imagine
those classic features shorn of their hir-
suite adornments.-Arapahoe Mirror.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
This Is Too True.

The large towns have bonded them
selves till they are in the soup to their
eyes, and while spending the borrowed
money called it prosperity; now the
small towns are bonding themselves and
while spending the borrowed money will
call the effects prosperity, but wait
till the principal and interest begin to
r,lature.-Crete Democrat.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
THE SCHOOLS.


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While the public school system of this
country is good it is not perfect. We
have boasted SO much of it there is
danger that we may become imbibed
with the idea that it is perfect. Moth
ing is more important to the state than
the education of its citizens. Education
broadens the mental horoscope, en-
larges the mind, makes men more toler.
ant. liberal and patriotic and is the one
thing essential to the perpetuity of re-
public. Despotisms and superstitions
thrive on ignorance and find their great
est security in the misconceptions and
delusions of the unlettered masses, but
liberty, justice and true religion lean
for support upon enlightened thought.
Educators should not be satisfied and
lawmakers should not be idle. Where
ever the educational system of this
country can enlarge and strengthen it
should be done until ignorance is not
known in this country. We do not in
tend to advocate higher education of
all students at public expense In our
opinion the free high schools now are
too rich, or rather too expensive. High
schools are maintained at large ex-
pense in small towns and the annual
grist of graduates is not large enough
hon TO
Gator or educators ought to be able to
think out some plan to reduce the ex-
pense without impairing the usefulness
of the schools. Our suggestion would
be nine or ten years course in the COM
mon schools. Then intermediate schools,
high schools or academies, throughout
the state, at such intervals as might be
found necessary, to prepare those who
desire higher education, both from
towns and country, for the state univer-
sity. One of these might be needed in
every county or perhaps it might be-
found best to have one for each four or
five counties. This would distribute
the expense of the high scool over a
large territory and extend its benefits
to the rural districts. This may not be
the best plan in the world but it may
be worth thinking about and when men
who are in the business get to thinking
right hard upon the subject they may
evolve something good deal better
York Times.
It is characteristic of the McCook
schools that they do well what they un-
dertake. Their entertainment of the
school children from Indianola, last Fri
day, was genial and generous and felic-
itous.
What's to prevent the high schools
of southwestern Nebraska organizing an
oratorical association? The east and
center of the state are doing so and
great is the benefit thereof.
On account of sickness in the schools
there, the visit of the McCook pupils to
the Indianola schools has been indeh-
nitely postponed.
The children of the ninth grade will
indulge in picnic, Saturday, at Crock
ford's on the Willow.
VIM. Valentine has been reelected
superintendent of the city schools.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
Work Progressing.

Work is progressing nicely on the i'm
provements at the race track. A num-
ber of stalls are already completed and
more are iu course of erection. The
track is being placed in fine condition.
The grand stand viii likely be in readi-
ness by the time the June races are
called.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

We want correspondent in every
village and neighborhood in Red Willow
county. Send in the news. Short, pithy
paragraphs, concerning everything of
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

S. H. Colyin invested $500 in South
McCook property, the past week.-fots
1 and in block d,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
The Tribune Free.

No deserving man in Red Willow coun-
ty. on the plea ofpoverty or hard times,
need be without county newspaper.
THE TRIBUNE will be sent to all such
parties free of expense. IF you can't
raise three cents week, let us see the
color of your eyes.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Tuesday morning, J. B. Meserve, coun-
ty treasurer, shipped $50 head of fat
steers to South Omaha. They were in
charge of L. I. Meserve, the treasurer
following on the night passenger.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

We were regretfully in error, last
week, in stating that the late Devier !.
Smith left divorced wife. The appli-
cation for divorce was not granted, it
appears; and we hasten to make amends
according.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
Special Meetin g.

A special meeting of the members of
J. K. Barnes Post, G. A. R., will be held
in Comrade Berry's Office on next Tues
day evening, May 18th, for the purpose
of arranging a programme for Decora-
ton day. A full attendance is urgently
requested. A. P. SHARP, Post Com.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Mrs. Bellamy of Decatur, Ill, came
in from McCook, Monday, to visit
her son, w. W. Borland of this place.
She will probably make quite an ex-
tended visit.-Cambridge Kaleidoscope.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

A new money order has been printed
by the government and every money
order Office in the Uuited States will be
supplied with them on July rst.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Henry Kapke, the tailor, held the
lucky number at Leach's bicycle draw
ing, Saturday evening.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Mesdames Schwab and Mitchell, who
were the guests of Louis Lowman and
family, last week, returned to their
Lincoln home, Saturday morning.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Fifteen (I5) cents will buy box of
nice writing paper at this Office, con-
tanning "a sheets of paper and "a envel-
opes.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Gas an original reader Elba Wright is
second to none. Rocky Mountain
News, Denver, 1891. Elba will give an
entertainment at the opera house. May
22d, under the auspices of the A. o. q. w.
band.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Mesdames Colvin and Weaver are
absent, this week, on a visit to Agent
Gray and family at Trenton and Fred
Kneeland and family at Benkelman.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

"Best female impersonator In the
West. Republican, Salina, Kansas,
1898. 'Elba Wright is what Artemus
Ward would call AN amusin cuss.' Come
again. Springfield, Mo-, Republican,
1890. At the opera house, May 22nd.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

WANTED-Good men to represent us
in this territory. Experience not neces-
sary. Plymouth Rock Pants Co., 4o8
N. 10Th street, Omaha, Neb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

!. The park trees have been thoroughly
irrigated, this week; special lines of pipe
being laid for that purpose.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Treasurer Gray is around collecting
up the occupation tax, which became
due on May Ist
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

The race track will be one of the finest
in the Republican valley when the work
commenced is completed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Last Friday afternoon Squire Berry
made two hearts beat as one by uniting
in marriage Henry Reitz of this place
and Ida Schardt of Arapahoe.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

The programme of exercises for Mem
orial day will be ready for the press by
next issue. The use of the city hall has
been granted to those from the country,
who may atteud the exercises, in which to
eat their lunches or rest. This will be a
convenience to those who may wish to
take advantage of the same.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

H. c. Rider disposed of one lot il
West and two lots in South McCook,
during his stay in the city, last week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

H. E. Waugh has been appointed post
master at Lebanon vice A. J. Rich
resigned.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Fine and complete line of calling cards
at THE TRIBUNE. Also order taken for
engraved cards.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

FATTY Elliott has has eye on you
You might as well come in and be as
sessed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Byfeld, Wednesday night of this
week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

The Hastings municipal authorities
have put stop to the rafting business.
The slot machine has been put under
ban also.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

WANTEDA girl to do general house
work. Inquire at once at residence of
7. F. Forbes.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Remember, if you want an abstract,
that c. T. Beggs is a bonded abstracter.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

E. L. Laycock held the lucky number
at LaTourette's second drawing for a
Columbia bicycle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

The regular meetings of the city
council viii be held on the second and
fourth Monday evenings of each month.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

A nice variety of ink and pencil tab
lets at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Climb onto the band wagon. THE
TRIBUNE has room for you. Subscribe
for it.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
Quite demand for leaves of absence
from Chase county settlers.

A summer kitchen is Elder Berry's
latest improvement and convenience.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Kelley and his compatriots have COM
menced sliding down the Des Moines
river.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Writing paper IN boxes very cheap a
his Office
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Strawberries are in the market. The
bottom is as far from the bottom as ever.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

For RENr-Three rooms over Nc
Mi1len's drug store.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Roberts and Richardson. the black
smiths, are putting up shop, corner OF
Dennison and Manchester, of corrugated
iron.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Good writing paper ten cents quire
at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

One incident of the three days term
of court will bear telling in the interest
of masculinity. 1t has since been dis
covered that number of ladies mistook
our fine looking young friend, Mr.. c. E.
Eldred the McCook attorney, to be
Judge Welty. They had heard that the
Judge was married and they thought
that it was too bad that so handsome a
young man should meet his fate so early
IN life. They don't have much to say
since the matter has been explained to
them and it is really too bad that so
long time will elapse before another
term of court. Attorney Eldred is a
good lawyer and would not be out of
place on the bench. Judge Eldred would
be all right,-Hayes Centre Republican.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

E. M. Kimmell. who was in McCook' S
early days associated with the present
editor in the publication of THE TRI-
BUNE, has just finished a three years
course in the Medico-Chirurgical College,
Philadelphia, with credit, and today
formally graduates from that institution.
He will practice in Pennsylvania.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

"May Dawson, with Elba Wright,
is the best impersonator ever coming
to our college. William Stryker,
President Central Normal College.
Prof Elba Wright, assisted by May
Dawson, will give an entertainment at
the opera house, May 22d, under the
auspices of and for the benefit of the
A. o. U. w. band.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Quite heavy shower visited this sec
ton, Tuesday afternoon. The rain ex-
tended as far west as Benkelman; but
about mile north of this place; south
to beyond the Beaver, being heavier
south of the river than here; and on
east. 1t greatly frightened the agricu1-
tural outlook in many localities, though
it was not in any sense general blessing.
Here the fall was tremendous, but of
short duration.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Fried ice cream is said to be an east
ern fad.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

Commissioner Ryan placed bridge up
IN Coleman precinct, near H B Wales
place, this week, which, when the ap-
proaches are properly graded down, will
be convenience and comfort to the
travelling public. With the assistance
of our city authorities the roads leading
into the city ought to be materially i'm
proved during the summer.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11
A new business house is sprouting.

Nothing escapes the new rafting fad.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-05-11

The city council was in regular session,
Wednesday evening Present-Mayor
Kelley. Clerk Wilcox, Councilmen Var
ger. Sutton, Steinmetz and Pope.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-07-05
A Great Secret Society Man.

The greatest secret society man in
America is Abner Markoe of Chicago
at least that is what Mr.. Markoe says
himself, and he would like some person
to dispute his claim. II am SO years of
age" said Mr.. Markoe, land I am a
member of AZ societies. l have taken
the highest degrees in Masonry, Odd Eel
lowship and the Knights of Pythias and
hold chairs in several of the fraternal
insurance orders. l don't think there is
another man in the United States who
has such record. A man in Philadel-
phia comes the nearest. He belongs to
30 secret societies"
"Don't you get your grips confused
sometimes?"
"No." said Mr.. Markoe, because use
the signs and grips of only three orders.
It would take man with two heads to
remember AZ of them. New York Mail
and Express.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-07-05
CONFEDERATE VETS WIN A DRILL.

They Beat the Famous Chickssaw Guards
and Challenge the North to Contest.
The other day 81 ex- Confederates-men
who fought during the civil war third
of century ago-drilled against that
corps of the Chickasaw guards which 18
years ago was declared by General Sher-
man to be the best drilled body Of men
he had ever known in this country or in
Europe. The contest was given for the
benefit of the Forrest monument fund.
Nothing like it had ever occurred in the
south before. Such group of specta-
tors, so thoroughly representative Of the
south as it was and the south as it is, has
never been seen in Memphis. Anex-Fed-
eral brigadier, an ex-Confederate briga-
der and an ex-Confederate colonel were
the judges.
OF course the thought had not been
seriously entertained by any one that
tho exc -Coofederates-they who had stood
in tho ''hornets' nest" and the '.bloody
angles" Of the fearful days 80 long past
could do more than make more or
less graceful parade. They were men
advanced In years. A third of Q century
makes somewhat of q difference in ones
bearing, In his vision, in the elasticity
and responsiveness Of his sinews. These
men for nearly 30 years had been lean.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-07-05
Highest all in Leavening Powe-Latest Govt Report
RH!A!!! q! Rs%asSF RRskiaRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

ing over desks, welding tools, engaging
i'll the affairs Of commercial or profes-
sional life. 1t was not to be supposed
that they could suddenly lay down their
pens. their books and their tools, and
donnins their old habiliments make any
thing like serious contest against the
crack corps of tine Chickasaw guards.
1t is said that among the 30 there were
only three under 80 years of age. and it
was apparent that in the ranks were men
old enough to be grandfathers. Yet, to
men knew how to drill by Hardee's tao
tics. They had not lost their ability to
keep step or to follow their file leaders.
They knew how to load and fire in ca
dence. They knew how to obey com
mands given rapidly. either for the man
ual of arms or for evolution. They could
wheel like gate. They could double
sober citizens demonstrated that they
had not forgotten the soldiership that
once they knew. The veterans We're
awarded the prize.
And now an idea occurs growing out
of the splendid performance of the ex-
Confederates. Let them challenge an
equal number of ex-Federals of the north
to drill against them upon Memphis
ground. 1t would be an event in which
the whole country would be interested
and would tend to cement the friendship
of the sections. The Memphis 'old boys
need not fear competition. They dem
onstrated their ability to cope with any
ex-Federal 80 of like years. We are sure
that Memphis eX-Confederatcs would be
glad TO pay all the expenses of the guests.
What great time it would be!-Menl-
phis Appeal Avalanche
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-07-05
GORILLA PARTIES.
The Latest Social Fad With the FaShio enable
Women of lsOsto on.

Women of Boston.
To see the gorilla seems to be quite the
proper thing Thoroughbred horses
driven by broadcloth coated coachmcn
have carried fashionable women and
children to see the gorilla since he was
given home at the Sccllay Square mu-
scum.
What is more, the gorilla furore is ex-
tending to places out of town. Gorilla
parties are getting to be the rage in the
suburbs, and the gorilla is a wonderful
being. Of all the specimens of the tribe
which have been exhibited is altogeth-
er the most interesting. This may be a
little severe on the late lamented Mr..
Crowley, but facts are facts. To begin
with, Mr.. Crowley was genuine, un-
mistakable chimpanzee. This gorilla is
q gorilla from his toes up.
The thing which impresses one most in
looking at the gorilla for the first time is
that indetinable creepy sensation which
human monstrosity inspires.
The creatures strength is so great that
even his gentlest caress may mean dis
membered limb. He has sense of hu-
NOR, for one thing, and it might occur
to him that it would be jocular to twist
Antonios head off, which he could do
quite as easily as he could pull the COW
ering from banana.
The most striking indication of the
creatures strength is in his arms They
hang nearly to his feet when he stands
erect, and with the long fingers are said
to have a reach of nearly nine feet when
he stretches to his utmost to get hold of
something. His hands OH the inside are
smooth and almost white and are crossed
and recrossed with the lines which are
studied by those skilled in palmistry in
reading the fortunes of human beings
Boston Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-07-05

The Pioneer Press, always abreast of
the times. has reduced its subscription
rates just one half. The new rate on the
daily and Sunday editions is but 30 cents
per month. s. per annum. in advance; for
the daily. without Sunday, 40 cents per
month, 81 per annum, in advance: Sunday
only. Sl.5O pernnnnm. in advance, 80 cents
for three months. The Pioneer Press is
now the cheapest metropolitan newspaper
in the country. Its high standard will be
thoroughly maintained. and. in view OF
the largely increased circulation which it
will most assuredly have, it has entered
into arrangements to even greatly i'm
prove the paper. Every one can now af-
ford to have Il daily paper, as it costs but
Il cent and fraction per day. All orders
should be addressed to the Pioneer Press,
st. Paul. MINI.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1894-07-05
They Want Names.

The Russell Art Publishing company
of I?s Arch Street. Philadelphia desires
the names aud address of a few people in
every town who are interested in works
of art. and to secure them they offer to
send free. Cupid Guides the Boat" a
snperbly executed water color picture,
size 10 y l3 inches. suitable for framing.
and sixteen other pictures about the same
size, In coor>. to any one sending them at
once the pames aud addresses of ten per-
sons (admires of fine pictures together
with SIX two-ccnt stamps to ocovcr expense
of mailing. etc. The reguarpricc of these
pictures is ST. but they can all be secured
free by any person forwarding the names
and stamps promptly.
The editor of this paper has already re-
ccivad copies of above pictures and con-
siders them really Gems of Art