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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

No person in Norway may spend
more than 5 pence at n visit to a pub
lie house.
Kansas City has 5000 employees in
It's packing houses and stock yards.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

No girl objects to a filed engage
ment ring if it is filed with finger.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

To men plain h%velope.) How, after ten
years fruitless doctoring, ! was fully re-
stored to full vigor and robust manhood.
No COD. fraud. No money accepted. No
connection with medical concerns. Sent
absolutely free. Address, Lock Boz 2SS,
Chicago, Ill. Send 2-cent stamp if con
yenient
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-John A. Miller,
Au Sable. Mich, April q, 1895.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22
The Difference.

What is the difference between
biography and autobiography, papa?'
asked Johnnie.
.'One shows a man as he is and the
other shows him as he thinks he s."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

No woman who believes in cook
books believes in total depravity-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

Before Love grew blind 1t became
very far sighted.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

No man can be very lazy in a mos
quito section.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

TO CURE A COLD IN M DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascaretS Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or &c.
II c. c. c.. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

Marriage is the one ideal of a young
girl and the one idea of a widow.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

Very few women know the weigh to
a mans heart.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

Goes Cough BaIsam
Is the oldest and best. 1t will break up q cod quicker
than anything else. It is always reliable. Try it
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22
Even in This Rhyme.

The English language must be tough,
At least, that's what I've reckoned,
For it is still alive to-day
Though murdered every second.
New York Truth.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

Bamboo furniture can be cleaned
with a brush dipped in salt water.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

The most interesting age of baby is
after it has outgrown it.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22
ICE AND COLD PRUNES
BILL OF FARE OF CAPTIVE
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS.

A Party That Broke Every Record,
and Is Proud of 1t, Although
It Didn't Set Out With That Object
In View.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

A special broom should be kept for
sweeping carpets.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

1t is surprising how easy some peo-
pie quit.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

Mrs. Vfnslow-s Soothing syrup
For children teething. softens the gums, reduces inham
nation. al .ays pain, cures wind collie - cents L oottie
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

The best. at half the price; all grocers Will re
fund your money if you are not satisfied.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22
FREE $4,000
IN CASH.

We print here a list of words. LP1HAILPEDAH
They are sets of letters juInbled to- CGOlHAC
gether, from which can be made the VINE kYRO
name of 8 cities in the United States. OTNBSO
For instance, CGOIHAC can be ~HlSGNNOAWT
transposed into Chicago, and so on
down the list.
We will give: ~NANEPlNLIoS
First Prize in ~Cash-s5o.oo to ten persons first send
ing correct answers.
Second Prize in Cash-s50.0 90 to the next 90 persons
sending correct answers.
Third Prize in ~Cash-s5o.oo to next 50 persons send
ing correct answers.
Should more than the required number send cor
rect answers, the awards will be made according to
date letter is mailed, hence it is advisable that your
letter should be among the first You can win one
of these prizes If you are quick and use your brains.
The above rewards are given free as an inducement
to read New Ideas q handsome 16-page illustrated
journal covering an entire new field. 1t gives informa-
ton about the latest inventions and progress in
science, illustrating the most striking novelties for
business and household use, Its subscription price Is
the only cheap thing about it. Send answer to-dayi
OUR ~NDITlONS.-Y must send with your an
swer 25 cents Stamps or silver for a Six Months
Trial Subscription 10 New Ideas.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-10-22

HREE women from
Sumer. Pierce
county, Wash. e
made prisoners by
a terrific storm on
Mount Tacoma re-
Gently, and they
broke the record
for the length of
time spent in ice
v and snow
banks, three miles
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-04-22
What there is in a Name.

How much did you pay for that little pig?n Ten
dollars" replied the farmer. is it worth it?' we
asked. Yes, because l bought it of Hunt" "How
much will you take for that calf? 2" Fifty dollars
said the farmer. - Why do you ask fifty dollars2"
Because | bought it of Maharg, and it is worth the
price," replied the farmer. John, how much will
you take for that colt g" Sixty dollars" replied the
farmer. well, that is a big price now for a colt, is it
not?" Yes, but he is a Timber jim and is worth
it" replied John. Jim, will you take fifty dollars
for your dog? g" INC" replied Jim. "Why?" we asked.
Because he is worth more. / bought him from the
best kennel of st. Bernards in America Bill, how
long have you worn that suit?n Five years, re-
piled Bill. and I paid fifteen dollars for it, and it was
worth the price, for it is one of Henry W. Kings make
and | bought it of Kate" We find that there is some.
thing in a name. The name on a machine tells the
buyer that if he buys a machine it will prove ~satisfac-
tory: The name Of a merchant. should be taken in
consideration when you buy clothing. When you call
a doctor you are careful to send for the one you want.
When you buy medicine you ask for the kind you
want, and will not take any other. If you will be as
careful when you buy clothing and see that you get
the best, and buy of a merchant that you have conf
dence in like your doctor, you will not be dsappoint-
ed, and you will get better clothing for less money!
you buy of us you need not fear that it will bring tx
your home some dreadful contagious disease. Our
clothing is made in a clean factory and has the name
of the maker on every suit. We have sold clothing to
people here for seventeen years. Good, clean, healthy
clothing, free from contagious disease, and if you bu!
OF us you will use the same judgment you do in othe
things, believing there is something in a name, an6
not buying anything that you do not know it is a.
right.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-04-22
MONEY.

We have plenty of money on hand
to I'LL all realestate loans at 6 and Z per
cent. No delay. Abstract, making
papers and recording free.
NASH & PHELPS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-04-22

Musson nov has his grain office and
his residence connected by telephone.
A. II. Roberts will be pleased to
have you inspect his new wall papers.
He can satisfy you in pattern and
price.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-04-22

Work on h eextension 1
Ole church commenced w
AS usual Roberts, the A.
wall paper man, has the finest Ia.
spring patterns ever brought to
county.
, 1897-09-25
you have done a great deal, it seems 10

you have done a great deal, it seems 70
me, for Mr.. Fielding in this case"
There must have been at least 20
guests at Horizons house to celebrate
lhe homecoming, and these had pro-
gressed through nearly every COURSE
when n Of the girls. who sat opposite
Olga, remarked, suddenly:
why. Olga Horton. Where's your
pretty solitaire? The last lime | saw
it.
Olga flushed, hen paled, as she rose,
trembling, and Shaved the solitaire Ga
gilt from Mrs. Horton from among the
family heirlooms) on the third finger
Of her left hand.
It's just changed hands, that's ALL
she said, trying to speak brightly. be
cause Jack and I are t be married next
summer" Then she smiled on them all
and was gone, and presently Jack. Ut
terly b~ewildered. bat entirely happy.
found her in the garden. crying.
"Sweeheart-"
Go away. hate you! /"
Another lie." commented Jack. judi
c:aily but exultantly. However, you're
forgiven. for the sake OF the cause in
which it was told. But, here Sapphira.
how are we to explain things?"
Why. just go and tell them THAI
-. I - H.. 90
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Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18

1 blank. After the result was announceo Mir. Potter mounted the platform ana made a few brief remarks
 This was the full ticket elected:
 President, Isaac B. Potter, New York city; first vice president, A. C. Morrison. Milwaukee,; second vice president, c. F.. Kireker, Paterson, N. J.; treasurer, I. w.. Clendening, Covington, Ky; auditing committee, J. Van Ort, Pennsylvania George l.. Mccarthy, New York; J. Fred Adams. Massachusetts
 ALBANY, Feb. 13-What the League ol American Wheelmen in the closing session of its annual convention declined to dc was of equal importance if not greater than those things they did. They declined to allow professionals, no matter of what standing, to either full or associate mem. bership in the league; they refused to al. low the assembly at its meetings to select the city for the annual meets; they de. clined by heavy vote to allow local op. tion for Sunday racing; they declined tc cut off the club initiation fee of S2 or al low consuls to pass on racing board sus pensions; they declined to amend at all the section of the constitution that pro. vides only for amateur riders and draws the color line; they declined to order sal ary for the racing committee.
 The things they did were to divide the league into consulates of 25 clubs each allowing amateurs to exchange their prizes for anything but cash; increasing the bond of the secretary to S10, 900 and of the treasurer to S15,000; placing road racing under the espionage of the racing board.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
MOTHERS CONGRESS.
4 Notable Meeting Now Being Held In
 Washington.


 Washington.
 WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-Leading women from all parts of the country arc in the city to,s.tend the First National Congress of Mothers, which began at the Arlington hotel today and continues for three days. Much interest has been manifested in the movement, and the deliberations of the body and the papers to be read are expect. ed to be of unusual interest. They will treat of topics important to every mother. The association has for its object the nor. al, mental and physical training of the young and thesr rescue from cruelty, crime and unholy influences. Mrs. T. w. Birney of this city was the originator of the idea and delivered an address of welcome to the delegates
 The association numbers among its off. cers Mrs Phoebe A. Hearst, Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, Mrs John R. Lewis of New York, Mrs. Mary E. Mumford of Phila. delphia, Miss Mary Louise Butler of Chi cago, Miss Emma Morton, sister of Secre' tary Morton, and Mrs. William l.. Wilson, wife of the postmaster general Associated with the women of the congress are a number of men of national reputation, who are expected to attend the meetings. They include Anthony Comstock, Dr. John NJ. Vincent, Hamilton Mabie of New York and Dr l.. Stanley Hall of Worces ter, Mass. Among the arrivals was H. M. Anthony, the representative of the San Francisco Mothers club.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Feb. 18.-FLoUR-State and western dull and lower to sell; city mills pat rnts, S4900D5.l5: winter patents, S46064.T5: city mills clears, S4.S0G4.9O; winter straights, S4.35 G4.40.
 WHEAT--No. 2 red ruled dull and lower this morning as a result of weak cables and more peaceful European situation; March, sec. May, 79 15-l6tGS0 5-l6c.
 CORN-No. ? lower because of large receipts and the break in wheat; May, g l-l6929lsc. ; July, 3014c.
 OATS-No. 9 ruled dull; track, white, state, 20a2ac.; track, white, western, as02ac.
 PORK-Firmer; mess, Ss.50d9; family, S950 @l0.
 LARD-Easy; prime western steam, s4.O5l6. nominal.
 BUTTER-weak; state dairy, loalsc.; state creamery, l31t20c.
 CHEESE Quiet; state, large, sGl214c. {; small. s@l21Ac.
 EGGs-weak: state and Pennsylvania. lec.; western, l21s(@lS1sc.
 SUGAR-Rlw steady; fair refining, l3-l6c.; centrifugal, s6 test, 3-l6c.; refined steady; crushed, De-: powdered, 45sc.
 TURPENTINE-Fir al 29Sg29lSc.
 MOLASSES-S Steady: New Orleans. 22G:2c.
 RlCE-Steady; domestic. 31sl6}sc.; Japan, 449fs4c.
 TALLow-Dull: city, SIac.; country, 3ssc.
 HAY = Quiet; shipping, 5o9ase.i good to choice. e7tssD72I<e.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Young Servoss Shot Himself With a Gun
 He ThouRht Was Empty.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 17.-Elias B. Ser, voss, .Tr., lost his life yesterday in the Ser voss summer home n'Whitneyville through 8 shocking accident. The young man was disturbed by the barking of neighbor's S dog and took a gun to the porch to shoot the animal. He tried to fire at it, but the gun did not fire, and he decided that it was not loaded. He then tried to club the dog with the grnstock, and the weapon was discharged, one shot entering his left side and the other his left wrist. The wound in the side killed him instantly.
 As Mir. Servoss did not disturb any members of the family when he left the house his absence was not noticed till later, when his dead body was found. Mir Servoss, Sr., was at tho house at the time. His sons body will be taken to New York on Thursday and placed in the Henry Ser voss vault in Trinity cemetery.
 The victim of the accident was 28 years old, and he leaves wife and two young children. He was the scion of an old New York family, his father being Elias B.. Seryoss, ST., Q wealthy real estate dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
A REAL ROMANCE.
Miss Wright to Marry an English Baronet
 Who Saved Her Life.

PITTsBURe, Feb l7.-E. Payton Wright, an attorney of PittsburR, will play Q prominent part in wedding in London, for which place he left last night He will give away his sister, Miss Kathryn Wright, to Sir Edmund Lechmere, baronet and deputy lieutenant of Worcestershire.
 Miss Wright is 22 years old and was tn. belle of London last season. The marriage is the outcome of a romantic love affair. In tho fall of 1895, while Miss Wright was visiting one of Sir Edmund's S castles in Warwickshire, the castle took flre and she was hemmed In by flames in one wing. Sir Edmund saw her danger, wrapped himself in sheet soaked in water, dashed in, picked up the insensible beauty, wrap. ped her in the cloth and ran through the flames to safety.
 Sir Edmund's hair and eyelashes were burned, so that he was quite bald, and his sight was threatened. Since the rescue he has been Q constant attendant of Miss WriRht's, and the match is the talk of London. The marriage will take place iu St. Georges church, Hanover square, March Ia
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
Autonomy For Crete.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Standard prints a dispatch from its Athens correspondent saying that the powers have decided to su- pervise the execution of a new charter for Crete, the chief feature of which is the au- tonomy of the island under the joint rule of the powers. The Standard corre- spondent further says that he has been as- sured by Greek official of high position that Emperor William of Germany used his influence very largely to effect this so- lution of the matter, which is hailed with delight, and the crisis Is considered to be over
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
New York Legislature.

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-The senate adopted the house resolution commenting the course of Senator Hill in behalf of an American citizen imprisoned in Cuba. The senate confirmed the nominations of Ashley w. Cole, George w. Dunn and Frank NJ. Baker as railroad commission CTS. The assembly passed bills permit ting the erection of booths within stoop lines. A bill was introduced for the erection of library building in Bryant park, New York New Yorsers spoke in favor of the bill to limit the height of buildings,
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
BRYAN WINS HIS SUIT.
Case In Which the Gold Clause Was In
 serted Without Authority.


 LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 17.-The supreme court has rendered an opinion in the case of W. J. Bryan and others against Elmer B. Stephenson, in which the judgment ot the lower court is affirmed.
 This is the case where the proposition 10 issue ''gold' bonds by the city council, when the proposition as submitted to the voters, did not contain the gold clause, was objected to. Bryan and other citizens made test case of it and asked to have the issue of the bonds with the payable in gold' clause enjoined.
 The order was granted in the district court, and Stephenson, the broker nego- tiating the sale of the bonds, brought the case to the superior court. The highest court has now reaffirmed the decision of the district court The amount of the bonds to be refunded is s534, ,000. The court did not pass directly on the validity of gold bonds but merely on the technical features of the election at which the fund.- ing bonds were voted.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
Prominent People Deceased.

Charles Christy, the last of the famous Christy minstrels. died in Kansas City Saturday.
 FIX. Congressman John Randolph Tuck CT, Q member of a prominent Virginia family and figure in American politics. died at his home in Lexington, Va, aged 75 years.
 General Joseph O. Shelby, one of the most flashing and brilliant soldiers of the Confederate army, commonly known as Fighting Joe" Shelby, died at his farm, near Adrian. Mo-, aged 66 years
 William F. St. John, the banker, advo- cate of free silver coinage and treasurer of the Democratic national committee in the last campaign, died at his home in New York
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-18
The Fasteat Tornado Boat.

NEWPORT, R. l., Feb. 11.-Torpedo boat No. has proved herself to the naval officers not only to be a remarkable craft, but also probably the most speedy in the world when continuous running is taken into consideration. The true official fig ures on the run give her speed of only 28.72 to 28.7s knots, but it was quite ap- parent to those on board that the boat was not forced to her limit and that she might be rated as 80 knot boat if in the hands of trained crew, for at no time was the steam limit of 225 pounds reached, nor did her propeller reach 400 revolutions per minute, while there was every indication that she was equal to much above this.