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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

JOB PRINTING-The most arts
tic work at the lowest figures.
The TRIBUNE, McCook. Write
for prices. \ trial order will set
tie the business.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
An EaStbound Cyclone.

Superintendent Campbell of the Bur-
lingtor was in town last Wednesday.
He isn't in politics to a noisy degree,
but it seems to him that the silver senti-
ment i'll the west is developing a cyclone
that is blowing eastward and threatens
everything in its path.-Hastings Dem
OCrat.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

THE gu~bernatorial candidacy of Judge
NJ. i. Hayward seems to be at once tax
ing on substantial form. The Judge is
a man of character and brains. Just
keep an eye on his gait. He may sur
Drice Won
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
Engraving and Enclosing.

If you take pleasure in good station.
cry, try Cranes. It's fine and reasona'
BILE in price. We also do engraving o
cards and enclosing ofletter paper. See
samples and get prices.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
A Grade Picnic.

The Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades
of the public schools INDUCED in a de-
lightful picnic on Tuesday in Goheen's
grove on the South Side. There were
some 70 or SO present.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

THE St. Louis cyclone, Tuesday. was
one of the worst in the history of this
country. There were a number of hun
dred lives lost, and the property loss will
be in the millions.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

ONE of the necessary qualifications of
of a successful politician is fidelity to
his friends. Permanent success and
lasting accomplishment must rest up
on IL
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
Correspondence Wanted.

THE TRIBUNE wants correspondence
from every precinct and town in Red
Willow county. Terms readily given on
request,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29
"a. P. L.

The American Protective Tariff League
is a national organization advocating
Protection to American Labor and
Industry" as explained by its constitu-
ton, as follows
1.-The object Of this League shall be to protect
American labor by a tariff on imports, which shall
adequately secure American Industrial products
against the competition of foreign labor"
There are no personal or private
profits in connection with the organiza-
ton and tits sustained by memberships.
contributions and the distribution of its
publications.
FIRST: Correspondence is solicited regarding
Membership" and Official Correspondence
SECOND: We need and welcome contributions,
whether small or large, to our cause.
THIRD: We publish a large line of documents
covering all phases of the Tariff question. Com
plete set will be mailed to any address for so cents.
FOURTH: Send postal card request for free
sample copy of the American Economist"
Address Wilbur F. Wakeinan, General Secretary,
1875 West 23d Street. New York
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

Good writing paper ten cents a quire
at this office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-05-29

c. E. Matthews came over from Sun
ny Side and dined with friends on Ash
cra.l- Sunday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
STATE GRANGE MEETING.
Large Gathering Of Patrons Of Husband.
ry at Altoona-Address by State
Master Leonard Rhoue.

Altoona, Pa, Dec. S.-The State
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, met in
this city this afternoon, with a thous-
and delegates, representing member
ship in the state of sixty thousand in
attendance. Hon. Leonard Rhone.
master of the state grange, presided.
The afternoon session was largely taxi
en- up In receiving the credentials of del
egates arranging a programme for the
remainder of the week and in the de-
livery of the annual address by Leo
nard RhOne.
In his address Mr.. Rhone spoke of the
progress In grange work and the large
increase in membership, there being
organized during the year nineteen
new oranges with three hundred and
sixty charter members and 1878 being
initiated. Discussed the excellent fin
ancial condition of the order, advising
no change in the law for collecting rev.
enues; advocated the teaching of prac-
tical agriculture In agricultural schools
and colleges; referred to national leg
islatiOn that benefits the farmer; urged
the Importance of pressing before the
coming session Of the state legislature
the passage of the tax conference rev.
enue bill': called attention to the in
equitable method of distributing the
public school appropriation and sug-
gests that bill be prepared and pre-
sented to the state legislature provid-
ing just distribution Of the appropri-
alton; suggests division of the school
term into winter term of five months
and a summer term of two months: of
the satisfactory progress and valuable
work done by the agricultural depart
ment In the dissemination of useful
knowledge among the agricultural
class. and referred to the appointment
of men to positions In the national de-
partment of agriculture who make di-
rect war on agricultural organization
AT this evenings session the reports
OF j. c. Mcclure, of WestmOreland
county; Lecturer w. f. Hill, of Craw-
ford county; Steward ]. p. Whipple, of
Bradford county, and Assistant Stew
ard j.. j. Tuttle, of Tioga county, were
read.
A strong effort will be made to secure
Worthy Master Rhone's recollection. He
has held the position for twenty years,
and 1t is thought will be retired at this
session.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
QUAY TALKS BUSINESS.
Thinks the United States Senate Is Suf.
ficientIy Supplied with Millionaire
Members-WOrds Of Warning.

Washington. Dec. S.--The attention Of
Senator Quay having been called to
the interview with Thomas Dolan pub
lished In a Philadelphia paper of this
morning said: MY views upon the
connection between business and poll
tics were mentioned in a speech at a
Republican meeting in Pittsburg few
days previous to the presidential elec-
ton.
Il am opposed to the entire scheme
of the National Business Mems League
as disclosed by Mr.. Dolan. It's basic
theory is that organized wealth shall
dictate high Office and so take possess
sion of the government. 1t will be met
as stubbornly and Overthrown as dis
astrously as was Organism. Bryan in
vOked the masses against the classes.
The promoters of this league involve a
class against the masses and all other
classes. No league of business men or
other men based upon wealth or other
foundation, can erect a governing class
In this country. In the United States
senate we have milliOnaires and busi-
ness men enough to serve all legitimate
purposes. Senators are needed who
have no sDecialties but who will act
for the interests Of the country in gross
without special afflnities.
THE people most deserving Of repre-
sentation and most in need of legisla-
tive protection are the farmers, the
small store keepers. the artisans, the
laborers, and I stand by them and
against this so-called league. l go in
to the barricade with the Bourgeoise
and the men in blouses. In conclusion
! do not believe that ten per cent. of
the business men of the country SYM
pathize with this league. There must
be less business and more principle In
cur politics, else the Republican party
and the country will go to wreck. The
business issues are making our politics
sOrdid and corrupt. The tremendous
sums of money furnished by business
men reluctantly in most instances are
pOlluting the we'll springs of our ma
tiOnal being"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
MACEO REPORTED DEAD.
For the Sixth Time the Spanish Govern.
ment is Cheered by News Of the
Death Of the Leader.

Madrid, Dec. S.--The Havana corres-
pondent of the impartial has sent a
despatch to that paper which has caris-
ed rejoicing among the people of this
city. who take 1t for granted that the
statements made are true. The cOrreS-
pondent's claim that he has personally
made an investigation of reports cur
rent In Havana of the death of Antonio
Maceo. second In command of the rebel
army, and the son of Maxine Gomez,
the rebel cOmmander-in-c chief, and
found them to be true.
1t has already been officially an
nounced about six times that Antonio
Maceo had been killed. and there have
been rumors innumerable to the same
effect. Heretofore 1t has been the Gus
tom of the Spanish officials in Havana
to announce the death of MaceO when-
ever he defeated the Spaniards either in
strategy or open battle.
Havana, Dec. S.-Thcre was found
among the dead rebels the body of a
well dressed man, on which there were
documents which lead to the belief that
the dead man was the son of Maximo
Gomez. Among the papers found was
one on which, written with lead pen
Gil. was confession that the writer
had committed suicide rather than
abandon the body of Antonio Maceo.
The war diary of Maceo was also
found. In 1t there is an entry which
says the rebels crossed the trocha on
December 4.
1t is concluded from these circum-
stances that MaceO was killed in the
engagement with Major Cirujedas'
command. The news of his death has
caused the greatest kind of a sensa-
tiOn in Havana. The loyalists are iuh
liant, believing that by the killing of
MaceO blow has been struck at the re-
belliOn that will result in its speedy
suppression. The rebel sympathizers.
though they dare not give public ex-
preston to their views, apparently
feel very desDondent over the loss of
the rebel leader, though q considerable
number Of them place little reliance
on the truth Of the news.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
DINNER FOR HANNA.
The Republican Leader Is Honored
by the Congressional Committee.

Washington, Dec. S.--Mark A. Hanna
was the guest of honor at dinner Civ
en- at the Metropolitan club tonight
by the Republican congressional COM
mittee. The spacious dining room was
tastefully decorated with ferns, palms,
and creeping ivy.
Covers were laid for fifty and aside
from 81 members of the congressional
committee present there were: Mark
A. Hanna. General Horace Porter, of
New York; General w. NJ. Osborne. of
New York; Hon. II. G. Payne, of Wis
consin; Senator Thurston, of Nebras-
ka: Senator Shoup, of Idaho: Senator
Mitchell, of Oregon: w. b. Plunkets.
of Massachusetts,: Judge Long, of
Florida: Mr.. Wimberly. of Louisiana:
Mr.. Boyd. of North Carolina, and MIR.
Dawes. of Illinois; Representative Bou-
telle, of Maine.
The menu was most elaborate and the
guests fingered over 1t from to 10
o'clock. When the cigars were brought
In. Hon. ]. w. Babcock. chairman OF
the committee. introduced Mr.. Hanna
in short speech.
Mr. Hanna responded with much feel
ing and co,nplimented the COMMITTEES
on its effective work.
Other addresses were made by Messrs
Payne. Osborne. Thurston, Mitchell.
Soup and others.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
ECKEL'S REPORT.
He Has Considerable to Say ID Regar
to Financial Stringency and
Makes Suggest

Washington. Dec. S.-Hon. James H.
Eckels, comptroller of the currency has
considerable to say in his annual re-
port about financial stringency and
congestion and he makes remedial sug-
gestions Of interest. Amendments to
the national bank act, looking to CIV
ing relief are proposed by the comp
troller. In prOpsing remedial legisla-
tion Mr.. Eckels says:
1t Is respectfully submitted that legisla.
tion by congress based upon safe and pri-
dent lines having In view the gradual pay
ment and cancellation of the credit curren-
cy now maintained by the government and
the issuance hereafter Of all of such cur
rency through the banks, with full respon-
sibility therefore placed upon them, should
ment. The results which would follow
such enactments would be beneficial. and
neither would monopoly be created nor IA
vor shown thereby.
An exhaustive and interesting analy-
sis Is presented in the report of re-
turns received from banks as to the ex-
tent to which the use of Instruments
of credit enter into the settlement of
wholesale and retail transactions in
daily life. The conclusion drawn from
these returns Is that GA per cent. of
the retail trade of the country Is trans
acted by means Of credit paper; that
95.3 per cent. of the wholesale trade
is so carried on; 95.1 per cent. of the
business other than mercantile and
1926 per cent. of all business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
LONDON COMMENTS.
Pail Mall Gazette Thinks Cleveland
Has Left a Task for McKinley.

London, Dec. Recommending on the
message of President Cleveland to the
United States congress the Pail Mall
Gazette says that. with regard to Cuba,
the message will not please either the
insurgents or the Spanish government: !:
but there is nothing in the document
to displease Great Britain.
The Globe sees the usual amount OF
"MonrOeism" in the message and says
1t believes that the incoming president
will not be thankful to Mr.. Cleveland
for leaving to him the work of bullying
Spain.
Berlin, Dec. S.-The Cologne Gazette
expresses hope that the proposals made
by President Cleveland will be apprOv-
ed by the Spanish government before a
change in the United States adminis-
tration shall take place, and adds that
iN Is possible that the United States
and Spain will reach an agreement
which will pacify Cuba. The paper
further says the presidents suggestions
in no way tend to lessen Spain's hon.
or.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications To-day:
Light Showers; Clearing by Night.

/ Murderer Eckert Cheats the Gallows.
General Weyler Reported Wounded In
Battle with the Cubans.
Senatorial Possibility.
Senator Quay's Warning Words.
General Maoeo Again Alleged to Be
Dead.
Doings of Congress.
Whitney's Weekly News Budget.
Wall Street Review and Markets.
IocaD-Farmer's Alliance in Session.
Criminal Court Proceedings.
Editorial.
Casual Mention.
NocaD-Convention of Health Boards
Whist Match Won by Local Players.
Tunkhannock in the Revolution.
Trial List for January Court.
Suburban Happenings.
The Game of Whist.
Interesting Welsh Letter.
10 (Story)-"Puss-ln-B Boots"
II Where Spain Sends Her Cuban Con-
victs.
Brougham's Jokes.
u News Up and Down the Valley
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Herald's Weather Forecast,

New York. Dec. 9.-In the Middle states
today, cloudy to partly cloudy and slight
ly cooler weather will prevail with rain
or snow and fresh to brisk variable winds,
southeasterly to westerly. and possibly
high on the coasts, followed by clearing In
the western district and probably on the
coast IN the evening; on THURSDAY. fair.
westerly and northerly winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Big Bicycle Race.

New York. Dec. S.-The second twenty.
four hours Of the six day international
bicycle race at Madison Square garden
was completed six minutes after midnight
tonight. Teddy Hale. the Irish champion
still holds the lead which he acquired al
o'clock. The score at midnight (forty.
Schock. IA: Forster, 7Ol; Moore, 673; Read.
ing. 7Ol; Taylor. Gs3 Pierce, 672: Smith, $50
Elkes. 596: Click, 599; Maddox. 61S: Ash.
niger, SO; Cassidy. 57S: Cannon, $50; Nc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Death Ofa Veteran.

New York. Dec. 8.-Nathan Webb, who
participated In the war I'm 1872 as a water
carrier to regiment and who was a
veteran of the civil war. died in this city
this morning. He was 100 years old on
Dec. 3. He was born in Delaware county,
New York. He has always been strong
and hearty. and uD to last Sunday was
In perfect health. On that day ne was
seized with a stomach trouble which re
suited In his death,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
The Corn Crop OflsO6.

New York, Dec. S.-The 1896 crop of corn
now practically secured, Is placed at
2,2CO 600, OG0 bushels, according to the De-
cember report of the American Agrcul-
turist. While the crop Is the largest ever
grown. the amount of merchantable corn
Is probably less than any produced last
year, owing to its poor quality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
P0cketb00kS

Are nearly as many in styles as the
days in the year and selection Is
made difficult by reason of the vari-
ETY.. Ladies' and gentlemen's styles
are included In the following: Real
Seal Skins. Morocco. Lizard. Snake,
Monkey, Alligator and other leath-
ers, also Horn Back Alligator, ETC.
Some are mounted In sterling silver,
others are severely plain, while
some have just enough of arts
touches about them, to make them
pretty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
WANTS $4,000 OR A HUSBAND.
Indiana Woman Sues Her Former
Liege for Breach Of prOmise.

Terre Haute, Ind. Dec. S.-Mrs. Ella
Sykes yesterday brought suit for breach
of promise against her former husband,
Frederick Hiberly, retired farmer,
who Is wealthy
They We're married n year ago, and
soon after divorced, the wife taking
the name of former husband. He Is
55 years of age. and she So. Some
months ago they were reconciled. and
she alleges in her complaint that he
promised to marry her again. but now
refuses to do SO.
She asks for $4,000 damages. They
came here from VermiliOn county, when
they were first married.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

Colonel Louis A. Watres was born April
q. 1851, at Mount Vernon, LuZerne county,
in Lackawanna valley. As a boy he
worked in the coal mines, but later, at
Scranton. he received some little educa-
tion. While quite a young man he occu-
pied positions of trust and at the same
time studied law, being admitted to the
Lackawanna county bar in 1878 and becom-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

Ing. In 1882, solicitor for that county. In
the latter year he was elected to the state
senate and four years later received a re-
election. In 1877 he Joined the Thirteenth
regiment, National Guard OF Pennsylva-
MIA, and made record for himself as
captain Of Company A. He was a strict
disciplinarian. and was appointed General
Inspector Of Rifle Practice with the rank
Of colonel by Governor Beaver.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
STEEL POOL MAY DISSOLVE,
Bellaire Company Withdraws From
the Com binntiOn.

New York, Dec. S.-The special cor
respondent of the Metal exchange at
Pittsburg yesterday telegraphed that
the Bellaire Steel company, of Bel
laire. Ohio, had withdrawn from the
steel billet pool and that the withdraw
al of the concern meant the dissOlu-
tiOn of the pool.
That dispatch was confirmed today
from Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

bender fell headlong out of the car
riage, dead. All three bullets took eff
feet. One passed into his head at
the forehead above the right eye, an
other entered his cheek. and the third
tore the flesh off his breast bone.
Thomas Callary and John Regan
saw the murder. They took hold Of
Eckert and brought him over to JUS
tice Gruver's office. Then he declared
that he didn't know anything about
the death of Bittenbender. He was
committed to the Luzerne county Jail.
THE TRIAL.
The case was called ON the afternoon
of September 16. 1895, before Judge
Woodward. and Eckert had no attor-
ney, and the court called on several to
defend him, but the attorneys all de-
clined. Attorneys ]. II. O'Neill and P.
M. Thornton agreed to conduct the
case. They asked for a continuance,
but the court refused the motion and
Eckert was tried. The next day At
torneys MCGOWAN and Dewart ap-
peared in the case. The trial lasted all
that day and the next up to 2.45 o'clock.
The evidence offered by the state was
about as above given. The defendants
did not DENY the crime. but pleaded
insanity. and that Eckert did not nnow
what he was doing when he killed Bit
tenbender.
After being out twenty-three and
one-half hours the jury came into court
with a verdict of guilty Of murder in
the first degree.
Judge Woodward, on December 16,
sentenced him to be hanged. The gov
ernOr set the day for May IA. April
Is he granted respite till July /, and
on June 20 he was again respited till
October s. On September S, the day
of the execution was fixed for the
fourth and last time. Another respite
was asked for. but the governor yes
terday gave his final refusal and decid-
ed that Eckert should have to hang.
And the condemned murderer took the
responsibility Off the sheriff. and by his
own hand forfeited his life to the state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

Philadelphia. Dec. S.-The passenger
department of the Pennsylvania railroad
sleeping. cars to be side tracked at Wash
ington during the Inauguration of Presi.
dent Mckinley. 30 far applications for
20 sleepers have been received, many Of
them coming from the west
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
MILLS IS IN HASTE.
lie Suggests That the United States
Seize Cuba nt Once

Seize Cuba mt Once.
Washington, Dec. S.-Senator Mills,
Of Texas, will tomorrow Introduce the
following resolution in the senate.
Resolved. BY the senate and house of
representatives Cf the United States of
America in congress assembled that the
president of the United States Is hereby
directed to take possession of the island
of Cuba with the military and naval forces
of the United States and hold the same
until the people of Cuba can organize a
government deriving its powers from the
consent of the governed and arm and
equip such military and naval forces as
may be necessary to secure them against
foreign invasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Enrtharake nj Dunhar.

Dunbar, Pa. Dec. Sat u.55 today IN
earthquake startled the people Of this
place: At first 1t was thought an expio-
sion had occurred, but none .sas been re-
ported. The shock was noticeable In sew.
eral of the surrounding towns No dam.
age, except to crockery, has been reported.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

Empire Fans in gauze or China silk
and hand painted are exceedingly
popular. Nice ones cost SO cents.
Handsome creations, $500. Any
thing you please between. Ostrich
Feathers never were so generally in
use as now. and nowhere are they
as effective as in the fan. White,
cream, pink. blue, ETC., limit at the
delicate shadings.
Price S1.25 to $500
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

New York. Dec. s.-Arrived: Edam,
from Amsterdam. Sailed: Trave. for
Bremen. Arrived out: Teutonic, ut
Queenstown Oast nights report an error) |;
State Of Nebraska, at Glasgow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09
Evening Fans

What witchery there Is in the wave
OF a pretty fan, and what a world
Of expression 1t may be made to
convey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-09

Feather BoaS
No woman is dressed out Of doors
this season without our lengths, 15
to "a inches.
Prices S2.25 to $1,000