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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Business Imnroyement.

Information from manufacturers of
agricultural implements shows a very
marked improvement in business con-
ditions. The outlook for the farmers is
better, and the manufacturing indus
tries, which furnish improved machin-
cry for the farmer, are feeling the inn
petus. This is one very gratifying evi-
dence of growing good times. Others
are appearing on every hand. Good
times are coming, and coming as quick
ly as they can come safely.
Of course the political calamity howl
ers will continue to talk, but the force
of their complaint is certain to be
broken ere long. The Republican par
ty in power could not accomplish ev-
erything in three or four months, but
the evidence accumulates that conf
dence is returning, that times are be-
coming better, and that business is
beginning to move steadily upward to
the broad plane of prosperity occupied
by this country prior to the election of
Grover Cleveland in November. 1892
Ohio State Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23

tariff measures of any other country.
There might seem slight impropriety
in a protest from France, which places
a duty of $2S9 so per hundred kilos on
smoking tobacco and $500 francs per
hundred kilOs on cigars or cigarettes.
So, also, there might appear reason for
criticism upon protest from Spain,
which, III her tariff, places trifing
duty of 1900 pesetas on every four
seated coach or calash imported, and
975 pesetas on each omnibus and dill
gence.
But there is a practical business side
tc this question of protests against our
tariff, and especially as to the proba-
bility of any action following those
protests. 1t is one thing to make
l,luff while a measure of this character
is under consideration, and quite an
other to "calP' the tariff and CONNER
cial hand of such nation as the
United States, especially under the cir
cumstances existing in our commercial
relations with those countries which
are reported as limiting at retaliation
in case their protests are not regarded.
Among the countries which are report
ed as Offering objections, either Off
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Hard for the Cleyelandites

Democrats who have borne the bur-
den and heat of political battles since
long before Mr.. Bryan was born will
find the following catechism, which
was posted in conspicuous place on
the walls of Mr.. Bryan's New York ho-
tel, during his recent visit there, pleas.
ing reading:
@. What is the standard of Democ.
racy?-A. The Chicago platform.
@. Do all Democrats profess allie
glance to that platform "A. Necessa-
rily.
\. Are there any other Democrats p
A No.
@. Are persons who repudiated that
platform and voted against the candi.
date of the party entitled to member.
ship in, or recognition by, Democratic
organizations?-A No.
@. What are such persons?-A. Bolt.
ers and traitors.
@. Should they be tolerated in the
party orgs.niZation?-A No.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23

OF II can and I will" A writer in an
exchange tells the story:
II knew boy who was preparing
to enter the junior class Of the New
York university. He was studying
trigonometry. and | gave him three
examples for his next lesson. The fol-
lowing day he came into my room to
demonstrate his problems. Two of
them he understood. but the third-a
very difficult one-he had not perform
ed. l said to him. Shall | help you?"
mo, sir; | can and will do it IL you
give me time
Il said, 4 will give you all ste time
you wish"
The next day he came into my room
to recite another lesson in the same
study.
"Well, Simon, have you worked that
example?"
mo, sir" he answered; "but l will
do it if you will give me a little more
time"
Certainly; you shall have all the
time you desire"
always ike thoSe Doys WIN arc uc
termined to do their own work. for
they make our best scholars and men.
too. The third morning you should
have seen Simon enter my room. |
knew he had it. for his whole face
told the story of his success.
Yes. he had it, Notwithstanding 1t
Tad cost him many hours of hard work.
Not only had he solved the problem,
but what was of much greater import
ance, he had begun to develop mathe-
matical power.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Short Lesson in Natural History.

Our lesson this morning is about one
of the most gorgeously dressed, and
handsomest of all parrots, the Blue
Mountain Lory, which inhabits the
great plains in New South Wales. 1t
lives principally upon the pollen and
nectar of the gum trees of that coun-
try among the branches of which it
lives, rarely descending to the ground.
When there is scarcity of the pollen
and nectar, it will eat grass seeds and
insects, and it is for the lack of these
natural foods that it frequently dies
in captivity.
The first pair of these birds import
ed to this country was in 1870, but al
though they are so beautiful, they are
not a very desirable bird to keep, as
they require so much care, you need
never be surprised to find them dead,
A bird fancier says on this subject that
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Educationa

Attention of the reader Is called to
the announcement OF Notre Dame uni
yersity in another column OF this paper.
This noted institution OF learning en-
ters upon its fifty-fourth year with the
next session. commencing Sept. z. 1897.
Parents and guardians contemplating
sending their boys and young men
away from home to school would do
well TO write for particulars to the Uni
yersity OF Notre Dame. Indiana, before
making arrangements for their educa-
ton elsewhere Nowhere in this broad
land are there TO be found better facil-
tiles for cultivating the mind and heart
than are offered at Notre Dame Uni
yersitY
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
The Pint of Abe John.

1t is a difficult matter to one accus-
toned to small daily indulgences to
realize the expense thus incurred
A Manchester (EnglandD calico
printer was asked on his wedding day
by his shrewd wife TO allow her two
half pints of ale day as her share of
home comforts. John made the bar
gain cheerfully, feeling it hardly be-
came him to do otherwise, inasmuch
as he drank two or three quarts day
The wife kept the home tidy, and all
went well with them. but as she took
the small allowance each week for
household expenses, she never forgo.
the pint of ale, John
When the first anniversary of their
wedding came, and John looked around
on nis neat home and comely wife, a
longing to do something to celebrate
the day took possession of him.
Mary, we've had no holiday since
we were wed, and only that | haven't
a penny in the world, we'd take a
jaunt to the village and see the moth
er."
Would thee like to go, John?" she
asked
There was a tear with her smile, for
it touched her heart to hear him speak
tenderly, as in the olden times
IF thee'd like to go, John, I'll stand
treat"
Thou stand treat, Mary. Hast got
a fortin left thee?"
Nay, but I've got the pint of ale,'
said she.
Got what, wife,"
"The pint Of ale," she replied.
Whereupon she went to the hearth
and from beneath one of the stone
flags. drew out stocking, from which
she poured upon the table the sum of
three hundred and sixty-five three
pences (s22.SD, exclaiming:
See, John. thee can have the holi-
day"
What is this?' he asked in amaze.
at is my daily pint of ale, John"
He was conscience stricken as well
as amazed and charmed.
Mary. hasn't thee had thy share9
Then I'll have no more from this day
And he was as good as his word.
They had the holiday with the ole
mother, and Mary's little capital. saved
from 'the pint of ale,' was the see0
from which, as the years rolled on
grew shop. factory, warehouse. coun-
try seat and carriage with health, hap
piness, peace and honor.-Selected.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
How Grandpa Bo led the Eggs.

1T is half-past eleven" said grandpa,
"and the mason will not have the Chin
ney fixed before three o'clock"
Then suppose we must get along
with cold lunch," said grandma.
We'll" said grandpa. after a mo-
ment, perhaps l can boil some egs. I
will try it,
But isn't it too windy to make a
fire out-of-dors?" asked grandma.
Il shall not need a fire." said grand
pa.
THAT sounds like joke" said
Edith.
mo joke at ALL" said grandpa. "Come
out and see. And bring the eggs,' he
added, "and can with a tight cover"
When, few moments after, grad
ma and Edith went out in the back
yard, grandpa was putting some fresh
lime into an old pail
He took the can of eggs they brought
Then fitting the lid on carefully, he
set it in hollow place he made in
the lime. Edith watched him cur
iously.
will the lime burn?" she asked.
"Shall l bring the matches?'
"You forget" said grandpa, 81 was
not to use any fire. Well start it with
cold water"
Now 1 know you're joking!" said
Edith.
"Wait a moment" said grandpa,
"and you'll see.'
He poured in the water and put
board over the pail.
"Oh!" cried Edith, when a very short
time it began to bubble and steam as
if a hot fire were burning under the
pail-and OH she cried a great dea!
louder. when white, creamy mass
came pouring over the top and down
the sides of the pail.
1t did not last long. In six minutes
the bubbling had almost stopped, so
grandpa took long iron dipper and
gently lifted out the can, all coated
with the lime.
He rinsed it off, then opened it and
took out the nice white eggs; and when
they broke them at lunch they found
them cooked just exactly right.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Enr His Own Gnnd

A Massachusetts man recently trien
to get divorce from his wife because
she called him "a fool "an idiot. >
and "a brute" and told him he hadn't
sense enough to know when he was in
suited" The court held. however. that.
though the husband was affected in
juriously in his health to some extent.
the wife was moved in part "by what
seemed to her good motive and By a
desire for his success ir life"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Total :. .s4,S43,943 .523 $3,O59 ,22O. .7S2
*Including colonies.
G. H. WILLIAMS.
Should Make Our Own.

The United States are, of course, the
best customer we have for our linens.
Out of the 1895 export America took
126,672, 400 yards, or considerably more
than one-half of the total ,and 1880, 700
yards more than she took in 1894, when
her proportion was still more than one
half of the whole. The bulk of the ship
ments goes from Belfast, as the prin-
cipal center of the industry, but Barns
ley, Dundee, and few other centers
contribute to the total.-John S. Brown
& Sons, Belfast, Ireland.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
LIE Insurnpce in Kansas.

Not one life insurance company Is
now doing business in Kansas. The
statutory conditions are so onerous that
all have withdrawn. The State Bank
ing Life association. of Des Moines,
Iowa, was the last and only one In the
field. and it has just permitted its IL
cense to lapse rather than file $4,000
bond and make deposit with the state
treasurer of 10 per cent of all assess
nentS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23

on ants, horey, rice and other light
food. 1t is called ursus labiatus, from
its long lips, and it earns it's name.
"sioth" bear. because it has jaws and
teeth like the sloth. Ordinarily it is
very timid, but when wounded or when
its young are interfered with it will
fight as savagely as grizzly. When
alarmed the young bears mount their
mothers back and she scrambles away
with them
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
The Facts a. to Our Increased Exports.

The Facts as to Our Increased Exports.
The cold facts as to the cause of the
increase in expectations OF manufac-
tured goods from the United States dur
ing the existence of the Wilson law are
beginning to come to the surface. Even
Democratic papers are now admitting
that this abnormal increase in exporta-
tions is due to the fact that masufac-
turers were either compelled to sell
their goods abroad at any price they
could get or close their establishments
because of the business depression at
home and the fact that the home mar
ket was filed with foreign manufac-
lures. The Memphis Scimitar Demo
cratic), discussing this subject, says:
There is every reason to attribute this
rapid expansion of this part OF our ex-
port trade during the last few years to
the fact that the depression of the
home market forced American manu-
facturers to seek other and foreign
fields. The Boston journal also pub
fishes a letter from a prominent busi-
ness man of that city, who says: There
is not a shadow of doubt that the large
increase of exports has resulted from
the ruinously cow prices which have
prevailed, caused by stagnation of busi-
ness and resultant poverty of the peo-
pie. This was brought about by the
practical working of tariff designed
to favor fres trade ideas"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
COULD NOT EAT

The AffIiction Which Bcfcil 4 Fort
Scott Lady.
FORT SCOTT, KAN.-"I bavo taken
Hoods SarsaparilIa for dyspepsia and
to purify my blood, with excellent results.
was so that ] could not eat anything
without distress, but since taking few
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla my food
does not distress re, and have felt better
in every way. i believe it to be the best
of blood medicines and gladly recommend
il to others.' EVA CRAIG.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
About n CowardIy Fear.

No doubt some of our boys would
like to go hunting the sloth bear. If on
seeing it the young hunter concludes
that he doesn't like hunting much af-
ter all. why, he can run away, and
there is little danger of the bear hug
ging him to death, as grizzly would
do. The sloth bear is found in the
mountains OF India. where it burrows
into the earth like a rabit and lives
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
TariH for Revenue Only.
to favor

The Democratic party in 1892 de-
clared in national convention for a
tariff for revenue only In 1894 the
Wilson-Gorman tariff became a law,
founded on this Democratic precept.
How this has operated can best be told
by comparing the customs receipts of
the Wilson law and the Mckinley law
for the first thirty-three months of
both:
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Real Warm wenther. Kest and Comfort.

There is powder to be shaken into the
shoes called Aliens Foot-Ease, invented by
Allen s. OImsted, lie Roy, N. Y. which
druggists and shoe dealers say is the best
thing they have ever sold to euro swollen,
burning, sore and tender or aching feet
Some dealers claim that it makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t certainly will cure
corns and bunions and relieve instantly
sweating, hot or sTarting feet. Ii costs
only a qu, rter, and the inventor will send
"a sample free to any address.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23

thought at nrst there was nothing
there.
But I found Miss Pigeon had come to call.
So / said. Miss Pigeon, how do you do?
wasn't expecting you at all.
And it's really very kind of your!
But little Miss Pigeon said nothing to me;
She wheeled around and teetered out;
And l often wonder what it could be
That little Miss Pigeon came about,
Tudor jerks.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Interesting Comparisons.

1t will afford interesting reading tc
compare the recent tariff talk of Sena
tor Vest, Senator Jones of Arkansas
and other Democratic statesmen, with
their remarks in 1894 when they votnl
against free trade schedules.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
II Can, I WILL"

: professor of mathematics in one
CT our largest colleges. whose reputa-
ton as a mathematician is very high.
began his career under the inspiration
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Don't tobacco sp,t ana onose Your Lille Away.

Don't Tobacco SpIt anu OHnJke your Lie Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life. nerve and igor take NoTO-
Bac the wonder worker that makes weak
men strong All druggists. soc or 81 Cure
Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy 90. Chicago or New York
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
Customs Receipts
first 33 months Nc
Kinley Law.
Customs Receipts
first SO months Will
son Law.

The decrease under the Wilson bill
was only $S7,S62, 2,249.-Kalamazoo Tel
egraph.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.
How Grandpa Boiled the EGgs-The
Pint OF Ale "A Day and WHAT Came
of 1T Can: i wil-Some Interest
ing Little Sketches.
Little Miss Pigeon.

AP, tap. tap! | heard
at the door.
lust like a little
fairy knock.
I'd heard it once or
twice, before
i went to lift the
heavy lock.
Then there came the
funniest thing!
/ looked right out
into the open air
1t really gave me
ouita a Stnrt-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23

any one whose susceptible nature
would be shocked by the sudden death
of their favorite bird should not be-
come the owner of a Blue Mountain
Lory.
Aunt Patience saw one at an exh1bi-
ton in Pittsburg some years ago. Its
before, and it seemed so sad and mel
ancholy, and ate so little, that it was
thought it would die of grief. Besides
being pretty they are very graceful
and active bird, and have amusing
ways, which make them very interest
ing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
stuck n, but Not ProuJ.

although I'm stuck up, I'm not
proud" as the fly said when he craTled
out OF the molasses pitcher.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23
IT is A COLD BLUFF.
TALK ABOUT FOREIGN RETAIL
ALTON ON OUR TARIFF.

IL Has Been Tried Before Without
Success-Some of the Reasons Why 1t
Won't Work-yoice Of Republican
Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-07-23

Women desire sympathy, men prefer
,alr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
Seems a. IL consumption alwa,,

Seems as IL consumption alwa, )
picks GU, the brightest and bc-t.
Fully one-sixth Of all the deaths that
occur in the world are caused by
consumption. Many thing. were
once considered impossible. IL
would be strange IL medical science
did not make some progress. The
telegraph and telephone. the phono-
graph. the electric light-all we're
once impossible. and once IL was i'm.
possible TO cure consumption. That
was before the time Of DR.. Pierce.
Golden Medical Discovery. Taken
according TO directions. this stand
ard remedy will cure % per cent Of
all cases Of consumption. Consump-
ton Is caused and fostsred by Inn
purities Of the blood. II IL cured by
purity and richness 10 the blood. 4,
Is cured BY the Medical Discovery. e
II builds up solid healthy flesh aud
vigorous strength.
Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense Med.
ical Adviser. = ZOOS page medical
work. profrsely illustrated. will he
sen; free on receipt Of u i-cens
stamps 90 cover postage only. Al
dress, Worlds Dispensa-y Medical
association. Buffalo. y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
TOOK THREE TURKEYS.
q org Of Yss.ssd sy's shoot Beic nSs to Ba
ford.

q org Of yss.ssd sy's shoot Belr nSs To Ba
The honoTs of yesterdays shoot %
the Marlin Rifle club were carried n
by Charles Bufcrd, who won three
turkeys at the clubs Elm stree;
garden range. George ". Blakesley
captured 2. F. H. Guyer 2. John Van
Patten 2 and LieIt. Charles Keller 2.
while S. Edwards, Phil Mitchell.
Charles McHugh. F. o. Davis, S. +.
Gilmore. T. 4. Harper. l.. Harms,
Lieut.. Horney. j. q Juuge and Otto
Huber won enc each. There vas
some concern As TO what became of
one of the turkeys which Mr.. Guyer
msrke+. and il was whispered about
the clubs, cafes au hotel corridors
last evening that il questioned clos--
ly. F. j Kinney could furnish the
explanation
The clubs regular weekly shoot
occurs Tuesday afternoon instead o!
Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

The human tenement is ofssn haunted-to n ,
grievous discomfort Of its poe-essor-5' ih,se
malignant sp,rit,, cons; patton and biliousness.
But the sb,minsbie pair may be speedily driven
ont with the potent help OF Hos,stter's STOMACH
Bitters. This genial Alternative, while II ile.es
tie bowels and requisite. the liver. never. ss c
drastic pIrgstive Goes. produces violent eaects
and weaken, the intesf;pss. On TIE contrary.
tae acton Of he Bitiers !. precisely sna,ngo1s 10
AZ efort o; ra,ure seeking ID resume bsr proper
faneiioss- This furnishes petty conclusive
evidence ihlf IL Is better % use p-rs7,eise
means, 80 to speak. taan TO endea-o- TO cocree
n-tnre to rs,n-n 20 duty Violeo; re7eits
produce only temporary 81 ct followed ~ =
hurtfal resction- For Indigestion, nials-.sl ard
liiney complaints. rheumatism and pervcusre...
the Bites Ssks. highest rsnk azorg rened.e. o,
the peilcs ,ph school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
a Thermnm-tsr Hrss.

Warmers Safe Cu.e company. Of
Rochester. y. Y, 10 sending out n
limited number OF accurate spirit
thermometers graduated from 20 de-
grees below Zero 10 leo degrees above
and mounted on heavy 4x6 inch card
board, in red ard green. by nail. free
TO any address on receipt Of 2 cents
IN stamps to pay postage. To De
sure, this free Distribution IL in
tended to advertise the celsbrasea
warnei's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
(see advertising column,) but never
theiess the thermometer will be
iSund to he = useful a. well as orna-
mental article for the home or office
ana well worth the little trouble and
expense OF sending for il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

The wonderful Baldwins pre- cot
their wonderful entertain ment q;
HArrer's theatre tomorrow night.
and frtm the interest aroused in
Davenport. where the company has
appeared the present reek. q per-
foimanco in all respects out q he
ordinsry is assured. In addition TO
the marvellous. IA cina.ing and sen
satiopal fests that arc produced by
tue White M.hatmas. q spp-rb pro.
grsm CT specialsiss will be presente6.
which l. highly praised b. all who
have witnessed II. An i'm mense aud
fence is expected ~ HarPer's theatre
tomorrow night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23
The Counfy G1es~

The Rock leland County Agticui.
tural association has elected the fol
loving officers for the ensuing year
P'e-idcnt-M. +. schaier.
Vie President-Georgc Vain.
WRIGHT.
Sacretary-F. J. whitc.ide.
Trrasurer-John Schsfer. Jr.
General Superintendent - John
Swnnk.
Marsbal-Henry Toner.
DITec;ors-A. Searles. Charles Fill.
bert. Alfred Wainwright. e N.
Wake. William Schwerp.ck.r. Henry
Weideman, John wainwright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-23

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York.