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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
first introduced by the Chicago Record.
1t is copyrighted by contributor to
that paper.
An Heroic Investigator

| Agassiz, the Swiss-American aatura-
| list, was wonderfully painstaking
student and worker from quite early
in life. His career, is, indeed, one that
should be inspiring reading to ary boy
who loves something higher than his
sports and pastimes. The story has
lately been retold by DR.. C. F. Holder,
anfl published by an American firm.
An English writer recently reviewing
the book, says:
"It was Agassiz himself, and not his
books. who made conquest of the
imagination Of young America. There
was a time when he caught the ear
of an English public who were no less
ready than their American cousins to
sympathize with the tales of Agassiz's 8
indomitable industry-of his making
copies of books which as boy he was
unable to buy, of his starving himself
in Paris in order to publish his books
and pay his draughtsman, and OF his
hunting the fish markets at Munich on
Fridays to buy rare and bony speci-
mems, to sketch first and eat after
wards.
"Then came Agassiz's discovery OF
the laws of glaciers, and of the pre-
vious existence of a glacial age over
temperate Europe. Agassiz
had deserted his favorite fishes, fossils,
and frogs, and migrated to the glaciers
of his native mountains. He lived for
months upon the slipping ice-streams.
On one glacier he built hut propped
against an immense boulder which was
travelling down with the ice.
''In order to ascertain it's internal
structure, he caused himself to be low
cred into the heart of the glacier it
self.
"The way lay down a well-hole in
the ice, through which poured one OF
the feeders of the sub-glacial river. In
to this he was lowered by his COM
panions, at time when the whole
mass was moving at the rate of 40 feet
ever-deepening blue of the ice-walls,
absorbed in observation of the colors
and structure of the frozen walls, he
was suddenly plunged into the glacial
river which flowed at the bottom. His
signal was for a moment misunder-
stood, and he was plunged still fur
ther into the freezing stream. His
ascent between the pendant javelins OF
ice was scarcely less dangerous. But
he had penetrated to depth OF 12O
feet, and finally solved the question of
the structure of glacier
Who will deny after reading of such
hazardous feats, that science has its
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
Three More.

Charles Goode, veteran of the Black
Hawk war, died recently at Belmont,
Wis. He recently celebrated the 103d
anniversary of his birth. Mr.. Goode
came from Yorkshire, England. Mrs.
William Caynor, of Stafford, Mo-, died
a few days ago at the age of 100. She
was the mother of thirteen children.
Her descendants are very numerous,
numbering over 400. Miss Maria Ben
son has celebrated her Tooth birthday
at Windsor, Conn. She is the daughter
of Revolutionary soldier, of whom
there are few
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
GOMEZ TO SEE M'KINLEY.
Cuban -in-Chief to Make q
Visit to the United States

PHILADELPHIA, May %. = Advices
from Cuba were received by the local
junta yesterday to the effect that
General Gomez will temporarily re-
sign as commander of the insurgent
forces and come to this country as
secretary of war pro tenn of the
Cuban republic to confer with Presi-
dent Mckinley on the Cuban situation.
During his absence General Garcia
will command.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04


Struggle into sunny light,
And the violet Of blue,
And the valleys lily. too.
could dream their fairy bells
Ring merry chime that tells
Spring is coming; and when they
Faint, and fade, and fall away,
'Tis, that long by winter hurst,
Their full hearts with joy have burst
AT the tidings that they bring,
Spring is coming! welcome spring!
Children we of northern skies,
Most her loveliness do prize
Most, with longing hearts, we yearn
For her swift and sure return;
We who know the sullen gloom.
When the earth is natures tomb;
Well may we with heart and voice,
AT the sweet spring-time rejoice!
Dwellers in more genial climes,
Not for you these passing rhymes;
fe can never understand
The contrasts Of our northern land.
Ye are not so great and wise,
Ye have lowlier destinies
Than the children of a zone
Where the wintry blasts are known.
But gaunt famine doth not stride
By the proud and wealthy's side;
There ye see not little feet
Press upon the frozen street,
While the infants fearful eye,
Tells it's tale of misery.
When in curtain'd, lighted hall.
What to you that snow flakes fall?
When beside the blazing log,
What to you is frost or fog?
When on down your limbs ye stretch
Think We of the homeless wretch?
To the poor it is that spring
Doth her richest treasure bring;
And methinks that I do hear
Countless voices, far and near,
Joining in a grateful strain.
Spring is come at last again.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
A Eeathered AngIOmaniec e

From the Lewiston Evening Journal:
The report of a strange bird that had
Joined a flock of English sparrows sent
a Rockland naturalist out investigating
the other day He found the visitor to
be a common blackbird
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
An Impressive Vatican Canonizatio:

An Impressive Vatican Canonization.
ROME, May 2s.-The canonization
to-day of Zaccaria, founder of the
Order of Barnabites and surnamed the
Apostle of Lorraine, was the most i'm
pressive ceremony witnessed at St
Peters since the abolition of the tenn
poral power of the popes. It is esti-
mated that 40,0cn people were in the
basilica.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
Tho Banks Third suicide.

CHICAGO, May 27.-Sick and discouc
aged over his inability to meet pay
nents on his home, Alexander L.
Beckett. formerly clerk in the Ma.
tional Bank of Illinois, which collapsed
a few months ago, shot and killed
himself to-day. This is the third sui
eide resulting from .hc failrrc CT the
bank.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04

Waterloo" Explained with Diagram.
In a recent number of this depart
ment there was printed an account of
a new game. On account of the meager
information given some of our young
readers have been unable to understand
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
five Killed in a watersnont,

A waterspout struck the farmhouse
of James Branders, near Monticello.
Tenn, and demolished the house. Bran
ders.. his wife and child and two farm
hands were killed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
Where Salt Is a Luxury.

The greatest luxury in Central At
rica is salt. The long-continued use
of vegetable food in that country Gre
ates so painful longing for salt, that
natives deprived of it for long per-
iod, often show symptoms of insanity.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04

PRlNG IS coming.
joyous spring!.
See the messengers
that bring
Tidings ev'ry heart
to cheer,
That her advent
bright is here;
See the many col
ord train
Peeping up on
6 | a d e a n d
plain
G. roc u S e S, and
s n o w-d r o p S
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
DRUNKARDs e sAVs3az 40 s3z

me craving for drink is disease a m,ryeIio,,
cure LOT which has been discovered called - anti
Jazz "nlcn fnakrs the inebriate lose ali f,sta To-
siYsn s secretly In Tea, coffee. soup and the IKE "
II Aht-Jag is not kept by your dIuryist sers
@ une uo. ar 10 tne henova Chemical Co. cG Rroan
way. New York. and 1t will be sent posrna,S ;a
pIaIh wrapper. with full directions how 10 G;, ~
secretly Information mailed free {" give
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04

In all Europe there are 6,274 profess
sors in the colleges and universities.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-04
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR Our
JUNIOR READERS.
Agassix the Eminent Swiss Naturalist
One of the Grandest Models for Youth
In History-The Game of Waterloo"
with Diagram.
Spring Is Here.

BY Camilla Toulmin.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
MAJOR MCKINLEY AND THE
NEGRO.

THE BEE is still inclined to be-
lieVe that the President will do his
duty towards the negro Of this
country. While, it is true, he has
not as yet made any colored ap-
pointments, he has some under ad-
visement and The BEE is confident
that a few Will be made shortly.
The colored brother has no cause
to make any complaint at this
time. If there was any cause, per-
haps criticism of the President
would be in order. If there is any
unrest or suspicion among the col
ored voters Of the country. The
BEE would advise that no hastv ac-
tion be taken. The President
will do his duty towards the
negro.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
BERNARD LEONARD.

There is gentleman in South
Washington by the name of Ber-
nard Leonard; he is man in whom
the people have confidence, and one
who should be appointed on the
board Of assessors.
Mr.. Leonard represents the true
sentiment of the people and it is
hoped that the Commissioners will
for once, see that man in whom
the people have confidence, is ap
pointed. THE BEE Is confident
that he will be fair, generous and
judiclous in what he does. He
will not be controlled by prejudice
nor will he be Influenced by men
who have no interest in the affairs
of our government and the welfare
of the people.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
TWO OF A KIND.
FRO. The Leavenwor,h Herald


Rev. and Prof. and Hon. H. c. c.
Astwood has bobbed up in Washing
ton, d. c., from Massachusetts. and is
figuring on going abroad as Minister to
Bolivia, s. A. Mr.. Astwood is another
great Mckinley man and claims he
twas early in the fight for Major Nc
Kinley." Mr.. Astwood was also early
in the fight for ex-President Cleveland
until he found out there was no office
for him as Counsel to Calais, France.
Mr.. Astwood is early in the fight for
anybody from whom he thinks he can
get Office If this thing continues c.
H. ]. Taylor will finally announce that
he is an original Mckinley man." and
that be was early in the fight for the
President.
Taylor declared that he made
gold speeches for Major McKin-
ley, and Astwood asserted that
he supported the nomination of
Major Mckinley, but tapped
over to Byrant during the canvass.
Two of o kind.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
MY LADY'S PETTICOAT.

Ruffles find their appropriate place
on silk petticoats, which are daintier
richer, and more extravagant than
ever. BroCaded silks and satins are
used for the handsomest. The outer
flounce from eight to twelve inches
deep Is elaborately trimmed with
tuCks, insertion, and lace, and tits sup
ported by from two to FIVE frills be-
meath it of silk, m0HSSelFRe dc sole, and
lace, those of silk usually being pinked
on the edge and knife plated, and put
on very full, so that the edge of the
skirt is billowy mass of overlapping
ruff1es. All the pretty, bright, taffetas
are used for every day wear, and it is
very important that they should be
fitted we'll around the hips, as cor
rect shaped petticoat has much to do
with the hanging of the gown. They
are still made with a wide Spanish
flounce, which is itself trimmed with a
wide ruffle, finished on the edge with
cords or tucks, and supported beneath
by dust ruffle. Chlldren's silk petit
coats are made like their mammals, Of
changeable taffeta and the Spanish
flounce is finished with several tucks
or cords. The stiffness OF the cords
is liked, but they do not give good
service, being apt to shrink with damp
ness and also wearing off; so tucks
are the choice of many women. The
petticoat de luxe for every day wear is
of richest plain satin to match the
gown, cut and finished in the same
fashion as the taffeta skirts; and there
is never a bit of a rustic as this skirt
swishes soft past, and this is coming
to be considered a note of refined ele-
gance.-Fr0m "ReVie7O Of Fashion, I"
in DemoresPs Family Magazine for
Ld6yiZ
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
TO OUTLINE POLICY OF COL
ORED VOTERS.

One the main features of the Negro
National Protective Association is to
hold conferences just prior to each
national election. At these confer
ences It is hoped to outline the policy
to be pursued by the colored voters
Throughout the entire country in each
national election. Plans tor the over
throw of fraudulent election methods
will be augmented, and funds provid-
ed for legal procedure in the states
against any and all who attempt to
violaet the right of suffrage. The
vague and evasive statutes now in
vogue in many of the states, which
interfere with the negro's right to vote,
will be attacked and made an issue
wherever such exists.
1t is believed by the advocates of the
proposed movement that with such
an organization as is intended all po-
litical partIes-democratic and repub-
liCan-will soon see the absolute ne
cessity of doing the fair thing by the
colored voter. before, during and after
a national contest; that he goddess of
caste prejudice, prescription, and dis
elimination will surn pale, SO to speak,
before the protentIal influences for
good the organization will create; also
that lynch law will soon become a
thing of the past. Its originators say
that it is an organization for self-de-
fense, pure and SIMPLE. Prof. John w.
of Washington, D. c., has
been appointed the national secretaty
Of the organization.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
NEGROES DISSATISFIED.
Mr.. S. /. ALIENS LETTER.

Mr.. S. |. Allen, one of the best
known men in this country, has written
a letter to the Post, and among other
things he speaks as follows:
MAI. MCKINLEY AND THE NEGRO.
Editor Post: l have Just returned
from business trip of more than a
month which has taken me to the four
great sections of the country, during
which time | have endeavored to as
certain the truth or falsity of the state
ment made from time to time that
there is already growing feeling of
| distrust and and displeasure of the
seeming indifference or neglect on the
part of the administration of Colored
men in the distribution of the offices.
1t may not be without interest at this
time to give to your readers the result
of my observations. Before doing so,
however, l wish to state that the edi-
torial contained in The Post of Novem-
Der 7, pointing out the feasibility of the
party naming some well-known and
competent colored man for Cabinet
portfolio, and pointing out conclusive
" that the recent republican victory
was won because ofthe fidelity OF color
ed voters in certain close states named
where they hold the balance of power
between the two political parties, |
find has been more widely read than
anything in your columns for a long
time.
Ofthe 225 newspapers controlled and
edited by colored men, more than 90
per cent of them indorSed the idea
advanced by The Post and warmly
comm ended the fairness in its treat
ment of the subject, | did not speak
with colored voter during this trip of
more than 1000 miles who did not feel
that the party owed them at least this
recognition. While for long time
the thinking men Of the race have not
been unmindful of the important part
of the colored voter has played in
every national contest for more than
twenty years, nor have they been un-
conscious of the small share received
of the rewards and emoluments in the
distribution, yet they have patiently
waited for the time, when some ad-
m1nistration would deal more literally
with them.
In the recent campaign the hardest
work among the Colored voter was TO
keep him from rushing madly into the
silver party. He was assured that if
he would stand by the republican
party he should not have any longer
Just cause for complaint. Represent
ing ,ooo, 900 voters and more than one
seventh of the voters in the republican
party, he believes that he should have
an equitable share in the benefits
arising from party success. That the
offices are bestowed as rewards for
party service, no intelligent man will
deny; hence, the colored voter, seeing
himself showed aside, is far from be-
ing satisfied.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
THE FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL.

There is desire on the part Of
some one to import a physician
from Chicago to this city. The
Freedmen's Hospital is an institu-
ton that has always been under
the control of the people of Wash
ington
1t is so strange, that Office seek
ers from other states are of the
opinion that Washington is a
dumping ground for every pot
house politician. Are the citizens of
Washington to be forever imposed
upon? Why is it that they have
no say? Why is it that their wishes
are never consulted We should
appeal to the President and show
figures that the residents of Wash
Ington pay taxes enough to the ex-
tent of being considered.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
THEY ARE CONFIRMED.

Commissioners Ross and Wight
have been confirmed by the Senate,
as Commissioners of the District
of Columbia.
The Senate acted wisely, as it
always does when good men come
before it. Mr.. Wight is a young
man, and a brilliant record, as
Commissioner. Is predicted fol-
him. He is a gentleman which is
very much in his favor as a public
officer.
Mr.. Ross needs 10 introduc.
ton. He is "true blue"and popu
lar with all classes of ciLizens
They have the congratulations OF
The BEE.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
HOME RULE.

This is a fake and scare crow il
the District of Columbia.
1t only applies to the negro
whenever any President says that
he intends to appoint a eolored
man to Office, who is not a resident
of Washington. There are some
people in this city who would like
home rule, if there were not 80
many negroes in Washington,
If the citizens of ashington
are really in earnest for home rule
let them 60 to Congress and have
our present system of government
changed, If the President noml-
mates an outside man for ,corder
of deeds The BEE, in common with
other citizens will give him its un-
divided support.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
THE COLOR LINE.

The color question, among cer
tain individuals in this comm unit
seemed to have taken a strong hold
on the minds of few colored meH
who imagine that preference =
our schools is given to the bright
complexed people. This idea o-z
prevails among people of color VIC
are sensitive and have been defeat.
ed in something for which they
have aspired.
This was plainly demonstrated at
a meeting a few days ago in which
certain men played conspicuous
part. 1t is claimed by these would
be reformers, who need reforming
themselves in every particular, that
our school funds are misappropri.
ated, that bright teachers are ap-
pointed over deserving black teach
ers, etc. There never were charges
more false and ridiculous. There are
some black men in this country.
who will not be seen associating
with black women, no matter how
moral or lady-like they may be.
There are some individuals who
imagine that their black sisters are
ignored and would sooner be found
in the company of a harlot who is
bright than a decent black woman
who has reputation.
a pretentious reformer have i'm
aginary wrongs and fabulous
charges to expose. The meeting
last week represented nothing more
than three individuals who have no
more interest in our schools than
dutch rabbits. They represent no
one nor do their alleged wronged
dark skin citizens thank them ex-
cept for making asses of themselves.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
PUBLIC PRINTER PALMER.

The report, which has teen pub.
lished N the daily papers to the
eff, ct that Public Printer Palmer,
sent letter to the Attorney Gen.
eral, relative to the civil service,
is untrue. Mr., Palmer has never
sent such letter, although, he il
of the opinion that the Office should
not be covered by the civil service
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
SECRETARY GAGE.

Hon. Lyman j. Gage, the Sec
retary of the Treasury, is indeed
one of tho best men in public life.
The BEE is free to say that he is a
friend to the colored race, and a
man who has no prejudices.
Secretary Gage, is an unassum-
ing man, but positive character.
We dou't know of a man who has
made himself so popular as he,
since he has been secretary.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
F SPECIAL NOTICE. "a

There are regular authorized COL
LeetOrs tn the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co., and aUheH they call to see
delinquent subscribers they are re-
gEested to pay them, and not lgive the
ercESe that "they UiH see the Editor. "
The Editor has no time to see tie sub
Ierfbers, and il is hoped that his
friends and the patrons Of THE BEE
SfH pay tie Collector WHeN he calls.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
Dress Goods.

3o-inch all-wool Spring Suitings, in
checks, mixtures &c, worth SIC. a
yard,
orr Price, 25c.
3S inch silk and wool Dress Goods,
in all the fashionable shades and de-
signs-the same quality others ask 49c.
for,
Our Price, SIZE.
42-inch silk and wool and all-wool
Novelty Imported Dress Goods, in a
big variety of the newest effects-the
same as others are selling for Csc. a
yard,
Onr Price, 4oe.
46-inch Imported Novelty Suitings,
imported to sell for 81 yard,
Our Price, 79c.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
THE WAsHINGToN BEE.

RIr. 7. T. c. eWsome of Texas,
Il hose name has figured SO prominens
Is among the 90 negro democra 3
gl,o were so active in having colore3
eesSublicans removed from once, mas
S IN removed MS negro oemocratls
ngressional clRh OF which Mr, New
SON was member VIII no doubt see
the folly of its WAYS IN having coloreo
-eoublicans dismissed from once
Republicans have been more cnarl'
table than the democrats, when color
- democrats are removed. 1t is the
oi7iect of repebiicans TO have colored
republicans 10 succeed them. A col
oYed republican has succeed Newsone {
sn the person of Mr.. A. E. T. DraPeT,
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08

Those who may come to the city ca.
flnd fiTst-class accommodates 2.
Holmes Hotel, the largest An[
American house IN the city. N..
Holmes is a Chesterfield, 335 Virgins
avenue southwest.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08

There will be lecture for women
and girls only by Mrs. c. B. Colby,
Editor of WOmeH'S Tribune on Dress
reform versus i'll health" at Lincoln
Memorial Church, Friday, April 90,
1897.
Proceeds for benefit of Sojourner
Truth Home.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08

The Philadelphia House CO..
Quoted by the popular and well-Shys,
P B. Meridith, at No. 34S Penn ~. ~.
nue., n. W. This place IS beng ~ ~
oughly Temodeled and newly Paln-'-
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08

Mr.. Cyrus F. Adams, of the Chicago
Appeal { nicago, H., arrived in this
IGity last Thursday. He is strongly in
dorsed for the Bolivian Mission.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
LATEST.

The President sent for Taylor
resignation Thursday. THE BEE tod
you so. AT last vindicated.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
Black Goods.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK"
will be one of the most smartIy dressed
this season. Our line of blacks COM
prise all the new fancy weaves, as well
as the staple plain goods.
36-inch all-wool Surah and Storm
Serges, worth 37Hc. yard,
Our Price, z5c.
3S-incn all-wool Figured Black
Goods, imported to sell for 5oc.,
orr Price, 59c.
46-inch Novelty Black Goods, i'm
ported to sell for 75c. yard,
orr Price, 59c.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
johnson g lLutdg9ll's,
713 MARKET Space.

Of THE BEE cordially iuvd to fus6e,t o
superb stock Of SPRING AND SUMNER DRY GOODS
Everything that fashionable Foreign and d.
fc Goods here in great ayie Prizes guaranteed
to be the LoUest for Merchandise of reliable quality
Whether y0g only youH egzay ayezov>
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
New Silks.

22-inch Surah Silks, in light blue.
pink, nile, lavender, cardinal, navy
! blue, cream, canary, white and black
These were never before offered bv
any house for less than SOC. a yard,
Our Price, 25c.
24-inch Figured Black Taffeta Silks.
in new designs; imported to sell for
sI.oo yard,
Our Price, 60c.
2I-inch all-silk Black Satin Duchess.
IN newest designs;a regular 81 90 grade,
Our Price, Z5c.
NEW TAFFETA SILKS. IN FIG
URED AND CHANGEABLE EF-
FECTS, at 59e., 69c., Z5c. and CSC. a
yard.
The Washington bee., 1897-05-08
w ash Goods.

Glnghams that have been I2Hc. a
yard, reduced to
Sc.
New Honiton Lace Organdies, in
light and dark grounds; others ask
I5c. yard,
orr Price, I71Zc.
LaPpit Mulls is another new wash
fabric, 2oc. the real value,
Our Price, I6c.
French Organdies, in a big variety
OF all the newest STYLES and colors.
SIC. yard IS the prevailing pnce,
orr Price, z5c.