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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
IOFFICIAL-BY AUTHORITY.
Commissioners Proceedings.
McCook, Neb., June 20, 1896

AhSSOoh 4NN'yJ tiS ~ts AC91.
Board of county commissioner met in
special session. Present, James A. Robin
son, Henry Crabtree and Stephen Bolles, COM
missioners, w. R. Starr, county attorney, and
r. A. Green, county clerk. Minutes of previ-
Gus meeting read and approved.
The following resolution was introduced:
"WHEREAs, The county has lately acquired
title to grounds, upon which a county court
house is erected and partially completed, in
which there are rooms completed, suitable for
county offices,
If is HEREBY ORDERED, That the county
officers remove their respective offices, with
records, furniture, and all their belongings to
said court house building in McCook, Ne
braska, and into the rooms of said building to
be designated, for each respective Office, by
the county commissioners Said removal TO
commence at once, under the supervision and
direction of the different members of the
board of county commissioners"
On motion the foregoing resolution was
adopted, Bolles and Robinson voting aye,
Crabtree nay, giving as his reason for so vot-
ing that the commissioners have no authority
to accept a court house, with any indebted
ness on the same, without first submitting it &c
the people by vote.
On motion board adjourned sine die.
Attest: X. A. GREEN, County Clerk.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
MORTGAGE

:. MORTGAGE RECORD.
The mortgage record for June is as
follows.
Farm mortgages filed, S5,64I.35; re-
leased, S., 582.oo. Town mortgages hled'
$4,000; released, S2,237.5o. Chattei
mortgages filed, S~27,774.S7; released,
$5I, 1882 90.
COUNTY COURT.
Licenses to marry have beer issued as
follows by the Judge since our last report:
Minard J. Vinton and Mrs. Fannie l..
McPherrin, both of Earl, Nebraska.
John w. Smith and Lora Mcguire,
both of Stratton. They were married
by the judge, July 4th.
Vernia H. Rogers of Herndon, Kan
sas, and Jennetta NJ. Akers of~Danbury.
The state of Nebraska VS.. William
By6eld on complaint of John F. Helm
~trespass. Mr.. Byfeld was. before the
court, Thursday afternoon, to answer to
the charge of cutting and destroying
growing crops planted by MIR. Helm on
school land. rented by Helm, last year,
with an option TO rent the same this
YEAR; but which was rented to Byfield
after the crop in controversy had beer
sown by Helm. Byfeld was assessed by
the court $50 and costs. An appeal Will
be taken.
DISTRICT COURT.
The following filings are taEen from
the record.
lane Hill VS.. Annie Rowland ct al.
equity.
Cornelia T. Bryan ct al. VS.. John Nett
eel ct al; equity.
Shelley-Rogers Co VS.. William r
Everist ct al; equity.
In the matter of the claim OF the
Western Wheel Scraper Co. VS.. Rec
Willow county; appeal.
Ida NJ. Fisk VS.. William Relph ct al.
equity.
The commissioners expect to complete
their ~semi-annual settlement with thu
county officers, Saturday.
County Judge Bishop followed tn
gang and can now be found costly en-
sconced i'll the southeast corner of Treas
urer Berge's office, ready to authoriz'
and marry with neatness and dispatch
The artist who turned loose that mil
lion less or more Of papers. blanks etc.
from the court house, the other day
ought to be placed "incommunicado'
for thirty days on bread and water, an
then be compelled to pick them up ser
alum.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
Reorganized the Department.

The members of the fire department
met in the city hall, last evening, and
thoroughly r~eorganized the department.
Officers were chosen, vacancies filled and
everything gotten in shape to do more
effective work than ever before. The diff
ferent companies separated and chose
their officers as follows:
Hocknell Hose Co.. No. Foreman,
J. H. Dwyer; secretary, c. B.. Gray.
Line, plug and nozzle men were also
named.
Race Co. No. foreman, George
Ebert; secretary, George Leach.
Hook and Ladder Cor. J. Pred
more; secretary. J. NJ. Starr.
The several companies then met
as a department and elected the
following officers: H. H. Tartsch, CHIEF
of department.; c. B. Gray, assistant
chief; Rufus Carlton. department sec
rotary; c. G. Coglizer, department treas
urer.
The fire boys have determined to ge'
together for practice, and to place them
selves in shape to merit the conf
dence and support of the people of th'
city and the city council; and all as
sistance possible should be extended t.
them to that end.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
BOX ELDER.

The gra%sshoppers are still among the living
in this locality.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Branscom, a
son, June 2Ist.
We have been blessed with some refreshing
showers, the past week.
Mrs. S. A. Warner Of Chicago is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Matt Stewart.
Mae Creasman is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Eliza Ward, at Spring Creek.
Minnie Branscom was not expected to live,
last Sunday, but is better now.
Corn is looking fine, and there will quite a
harvest of wheat in this section.
MORLEY Piper and Ada S~choonover were
guests of Lucius Branscom, last week.
I John White and wife were guests of Dan
Nildman and wife, last week one day.
Is Mrs. II. E. Barnes lost two turkeys and
Twelve old hens, one evening last week.
"a Box Elder escaped the heavy rain and hail
On the 25th, receiving only a light shower.
Is Harvest is upon us. Quite a number are
cutting rye, which Is making an average crop.
n C.. E. Masters and wife, and Isica Atkinson
And wife were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Stewart, last Sunday.
y Mrs. A. r. Clark started for Omaha,
Wednesday morning, with her mother, Mrs.
Teas, who has been visiting here.
Il
! The Fourth passed all very pleasantly at
Box Elder. There was a delightful picnic in
the grove and an able address by Rev. J. A.
Badcon of McCook. The crowd was not SO
large as usual, as McCook drew many from
this locality.
John Morosic and Mary Lakin were married
in McCook by the county judge on the 18th
A wedding supper followed the ceremony al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Lakin. The
members of the families and a few friends
were present. We extend congratulations.
In the death of Valentine Boyle, Tuesday
evening of last week, Box Elder loses an ex
emplary neighbor and an earnest christian
worker-he often filled the Box Elder pulpl
during the absence of pastors, and his talk:
were always earnest and instructive. ii,
leaves one son and an aged sister, who KEEP
house for him. The remains were shipped
to the old home of the deceased, Vinton
Iowa, for interment.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
NOTICE OLE DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between l. w. Nc
Connell and B.. b. Davis, under the firm name
of L. w. Mcconnell & CO., has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. Davis retir-
ing and his interest being purchased by
George B. Berry. The style of the new firm
will be, Mcconnell & Berry, who assume all
the Indebtedness of the late firm of L. w
Mcconnell & Co., and collect all outstanding
ccounts.
McCook, Neb., July Ist, 1899.
L. w. MCCONNELL.
Z. B. DAVIS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

White'a Cream Vermifuge not only
effectually expels worms, but is un-
equalled as a tonic, and is a certain
cure for chills and fever in children.
Price * cts. L. w. Mcconnell & Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.

MCCOOk, Nebraska, june 50, Io99.
Notice is hereby given that Mcconnell y
Berry have filed in the City Clerks office
their bond and petition for a druggists permit
to sell Malt, Spirituous and Vinous liquors In
the building at No. 2I2 Main Avenue, in the
Second Ward of the City of McCook, for the
remainder of the year ending April 80, 1000
MCCONNELL & BERRY, Applicants.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
~
Female ReMUgge0F
| fair trial tC

which is the true Eur provided
by Nature for all female troubles. It
is the formula of a physician of the
highest standing, who devoted his
whole life to the study of the dis
tinct ailments peculiar to u moth
ers. wives and daughters. 1t is made
of soothing. healing, strengthening
herbs and vegetables. which have
been provided by a kindly Nature to
cure irregularity in the menses, Leu
corrhea. Falling of the Womb. Nerv-
BUSINESS. Headache and Backache.
In fairness to herself and to Brad
fields Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought to give it a
trial. A large 81 bottle will do a
wonderful amount of good. Sold by
druggists.
Send for a nicely illustrated free book on the subject
The Bradf1eld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

The girls in the affected districts of the
east are o probably singing: "The lips
that feed kiss bugs can eve press mine
the swelling goes down."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
Wanted--Cattle to Pasture.

Have 600 acres of fine pasturage, with
good water, four miles southwest of Gull
bertson.. Charge, rs cents a month.
JACOB MILLER. Culbertson, Neb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
Tribune Clubbing List.

For convenience OF readers of THE TRIB-
UNE, we have made arrangements with the
following newspapers and periodicals. whereby
we can supply them IN combination with H
TRIBUNE at the following very low prices:
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

Isn't it about time that you purchased
that hammock you have promised your
self so long? See MCCONNELL & BERRY
about il.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

H. w. Cole was a Lincoln visitor. yes
terday, on order business.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and al
ways with good results" says Mr.. w. B.
Cooper of Ell Rio, Cal. "For small chill
dren we find it especially effective" For
sale by L. w Mcconnell & Co. druggists
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07
: Try "

Women suffer
ing from female
trout e $ and
weakness. and
from irregular
or painful men
ses, ought not
Ito lose hope if
doctors cannot
help them. Ply
sicians are so
busy with other
diseases h a t
they do not I'M
derstand fully
the peculiar all
ments and the
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

Chief Train Dispatcher Forbes was in
Lincoln, Thursday, on official business
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

Try Loar for drugs.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

we are prepared 10 III ULuCIS y any OtIO
papers published, at reduced rates.
THE TRIBUNE, McCook, Neb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1899-07-07

The commissioners expect to complete
their semi-annual settlement with the
county officers, Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
Free of Charge to Sufferers.

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get a sample bottle free
of DIR. Kings New Discovery, for con-
sumption. coughs and colds. They
do not ask you to buy before trying.
This will show you the great merits
of this truly wonderful remedy. and
show you what can be accomplished
by the regular size bottle. This is no
experiment, and would be disastrous
to the proprietors, did they not know
it would invariably cure. Many of
the best physicians are now using it
in their practice with great results.
and are relying on it in most severe
cases. 1t is guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store. Regular size so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11

allowed to be adopted Russia will, of
course. become all powerful in the
north. France in the south. England, of
course, cannot get everything. Germany
will get what she can. While America
will probably get nothing; for though 1
think she is destined to be a great trad
ing nation in the Orient, greater than
Great Britain or any other country, her
interests there now are comparatively
slight, and in the scramble it is not
likely the American people would feel
their interests demanded a struggle for
a portion of 1t at this time But with
the open door and equal opportunity
for all nations her commerce is bound
to grow. With the spheres of inf1u-
ence' of course Russia would put on
preferential tariffs in the regions she
dominated and France would do the
same in her territory.
Il do not know whether Germany and
England would or not. Thus America
would be cut out altogether, or prac-
tically SO, from the China trade, and
England from all but that she domin-
ated. So that America really has more
interest in the open door than England
has. / go from here to Chicago, New
York and Washington. to get the senti-
ments of the boards of trade and cham
berS of commerce there on the pro-
posal"
Lord Beresford will remain here for
some time. and many receptions have
been planned for his entertainment On
next Monday the chamber of commerce
will give the distinguished gentleman a
reception. and he will probably be in
vited to give his views on some of the
questions of the day. particularly of the
condition of commerce in the Far East
and the opportuuity for investment of
American money. Mayor Phelan will
deliver the address of welcome and
other well known San Franciscoans
will speak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

CITY Comptroller Robert A. Waller or
Chicago. is seriously ill with grip.
The peach and apricot crops of Vernon
and Cedar counties, Mo, are reported
killed.
1t is stated that the cereal combine
viii erect at Chicago the finest mill in
the world.
Father Judge. who founded St. Mary's
hospital at Dawson City. Alaska, is
dead of pneumonia.
Mrs. Martha Cumback died at Green's
burg. Ind. of heart failure, aged sc. She
was the wife of Will Cumback
Six hundred and fifty miners employed
by the Choctaw Coal company. Indian
territory. have gone out on strike.
The governor of Bluefields has taken
arms against the Nicaraguan govern
ment. The rising is confined to that
region.
An explosion in the japanning de-
partment of the Baxter Stove work at
Mansfield, o., caused a fire with a loss
OF 500, eco.
Oxford university has accepted the
chess challenge of the American uni
versities. subject to some alterations of
the conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
FiIpnos Are Again Put on the Run in the Outskirts Of
TWO WARsHIPs PLAY MISCHIEF AGAIN
nsugent Hong Kong INDUCES in Congratulated.
Late News

ing the enemy easily Our left is now at
Caloocan- Our loss was slight, that Of
the insurgents considerable. The at
tack was preceded by one half hours
firing from two of Admiral Deweys
vessels. ISignedl OTIS"
All the Government Has.
This was all the government had in
the way Of news from Manila telling OF
the latest fight Secretary Alger said
that General Otis had been given a free
hand; he had not been sent any instruc-
lions since the beginning of hostilities
and would be sent none. The secretary
fully expects that Otis will make no
terms with Aguinaldo while the latter is
armed. and that a condition precedent
to dealing with him at all is the return
or the insurgents to their homes ard the
surrender of their arms Certainly Gen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
Not a Fair Outlook.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The weather bu-
reau says that although the extreme
cold has moderated somewhat in the
central portions of the country an
other wave has overspread the north
west. where temperatures of 80 to 40
below are reported. The cold has
also increased in the middle and At
lantic states. In the central valleys
and lake regions the temperature Sun
day promises to equal the record for
the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11

Manila. Feb. IL. 5:25 p. m.-Early
this morning the Monadnock and
Charleston began dropping shells into
the rebel camp between Caloocan and
Malabon. The 3rd artillery drove the
insurgents out of the jungle at noon.
More of our men were wounded,
but the heat is knocking out more
Americans than Filipinos' bullets. The
loss of the enemy is estimated at %
TO one American. The railroad is
now opened to Caloocan, and supplies
and troops are being forwarded by
rail. The city is now quieter and
business better than at any time since
the outbreak of hostilities.
Additional particulars regarding
the capture of Caloocan are obtained.
The insurgents had been cencentrat-
ing the forces for days at Caloocan.
Otis instructed that commanders be
prepared to attack them. The pro-
gram of war was like clock work. The
attack began at 3, and by the enemy
was utterly routed and fled to the
mountains.
The American losses yesterday were
pinO loss was heavy.
Fine Work of the Americans.
London. Feb. IA dispatch to
the Reuters from Manila describes the
capture of Caloocan, and dwells upon
the excellence of the Americans plans
and precision with which they were
carried out. In charging. the dis
patch SAYS, the Americans refrained
from wasting ammunition, but used
bayonets and butts of rifles freely.
The Americans will possibly reach
Malanon today, and Maloslos in a
fortnight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
BALLoOEIsT ANDREEs FATE.
Story That Looks Though 1t Would
Clear Up the Matter.


Krasnovarsk, Siberia, Feb. IA gold
mine owner named Monastyrschin has
received a letter saying that tribe OF
Turgusos. inhabiting the Timur PENN
sula in North Siberia, recently informed
the Russian police chief of the district
that on Jan. Z last, between Komo and
Pit, in the province of Yeniseisk, they
found a cabin constructed of cloth and
cordage, apparently belonging to a bal
loon.
Close by were the bodies of three men.
the head OF one badly crushed. Around
them were a number of instruments,
the uses of which were not understood
by the Turguses. The police chief has
started for the spot to investigate, as il
is believed that the bodies are those
of the aeronaut. Herr Andree and his
companions, who left Danes island OF
the Spitzbergen group, on July IL. 1897.
in a balloon to attempt to cross the
north polar point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
Anti-ImperiaIist Demands.

Boston. Feb l1.-At a general meet
ing of the Anti-ImperiaIist League helc
here yesterday Governor Boutwell, pre-
sided and made stirring address. Res
olutions were unanimously adopted de-
handing the immediate suspension of
hcstilities In the Philippines. and in
sisting that il is the duty of congress to
tender an official assurance to the
country and to the inhabitants OF the
Philippines that the United States win
encourage the organization of such a
government as may be agreeable to the
people of the islands. and that upon its
organization the United States will rec
ognize il as an independent and equal
state among nations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
COMES ON A MISSION
Lord Charles Beresiord ia This
Country to Advocate the
Open Door in China.
OPPOSES SPHERES OF INFLUENCE

| In an Interview He Compares the Effect
of the Two Policies on the Oriental
Trade of This Country-What Would
Happen IL China Were Gobbled by the
Great Powers of Europe-0uestion of
the Highest Moment
San Francisco. Feb. 1.-THE japanese
liner. America Maru arrived here yes
terday from China and Japan via Hor-
oluIu one day ahead of time. On board
the vessel was Lord Charles Beresford.
admiral of the British navy. The Maru
was met at the Heads by government
tugboat bearing a party ofGistinguished
citizens who went to welcome the visit
ing admiral. who comes to this country
in a three-fold capacity, VIZ: AS a
British statesman, an officer of the roy
al navy. and a commissioner from the
associated chambers of commerce of
England The party landed before the
vessel locked by special permission and
the admiral was driven to the Palace
hotel Lord Beresford's proposal OF an
open door policy in the Orient has
been received with great attention
throughout the world. and it will like
Iy play a most prominent part in the
settlement of the Far East Question.
"Open Door" VS.. spheres of 1nhuence-
In an interview Lord Beresford said:
at means simply that, Instead of
Spheres of influence which simply
means the breaking up of the Chinese
empire, England. America, Germany
and Japan shall by agreement maintain
free and equal commercial relations for
all in the Orient. 1t includes the reor-
ganization of the Chinese army, ofticered
both as to commissioned and non-com-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
ALL FIGHTS OR NONE.
Chicago Man Objects to Striking Out Cor
bett and Sharkey.

Chicago. Feb. 11.-Sol Van Praag. a
saloonkeeper. levee politician and
sportsman. announced last night that
he would apply to the courts for an in
junction stopping the six-round boxing
contests which are scheduled to be held
tonight in the gymnasium of the Chi
cago Athletic club. Van Praag was one
of the hackers of the proposed Corbett-
Sharkey contest to be held here March
6. Mayor Harrison announced that he
would not allow the men to box here be-
cause of the record they made in their
New York fight.
Van Praag, after a stormy interview
with the mayor. received no satisfac-
ton. and now declares that inasmuch
his show has been stopped there shall
be on others. and failing to induce the
mayor to stop them he will appeal to
the courts and begin with the athletic
club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
Run FROM CALOOCAN.
AguinaIdo's Forces Have to Hunt An
other Point OF Assembly.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE following
dispatch from General Otis was received
last night II is dated Manila. Feb 10:
The insurgents collected in consider
able force between Manila and CaIOocan
where AguinaldO is reported TO be, and
threatened an attack and uprising in the
city This afternoon 1 swung the left
of McArthur's division. which is north
OF the Pasig river. into CaIoocan. driv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
UNCLE SANS LINES AT MANILA.
How the Troops Are Disposed About the
Philippine Capital.

/
| Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. ia special
| cablegram to The Times from Manila
| says: ''Brigadier General H. G.. Otis
holds the extreme left of the American
| line from the bay near Caloocan. The
| regiments on the line and in support
are: The Twentieth Kansas. Colonel
Funston. eleven companies; First Mon
tana. Colonel Kessler. nine companies
Third artillery. Major Kobbe: four bat
talions of infantry, and the Tenth Penn
syivania. Colonel Hawkins. four COM
panies Two companies of the Tenth
Pennsylvania are behind the walls of
the churchyard. Across the ravine from
the Montana regiment is Captain Jen-
sens company. holding the stone fort
supporting Grants battery of four
Utah guns, a fifth gun to the left and
on the railroad. supporting the Kansas
troops.
To reach this position the brigade
has advanced four times since Satur-
day in a series of brilliant combats on
different parts of the line of action es
pecially so on the 4th. 5th and eth. The
last advance was the most sanguinary
the American loss being one killed and
six wounded, while the Filipinos suf
fered a loss of forty-four killed and
were utterly routed. The brigade has
lost to date six killed and fifty-fiye
wounded The Filipinos lost 1870. All
the dead were buried. Several bayonet
charges were made on the 9TH during
the advance of the right and center
The taking of the Chinese cemetery on
the 5th by the Montana and PennsvI-
vania regiments was a superb piece of
work y brilliantly executed advance
up the slope in the open made a battle
picture that would delight any vet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
Heroic Treatment i'm Delaware.

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 11.-With a
temperature at zero, three culprits
were placed in the pillory in the Jail
yard. and though we'll blanketed, they
were greatly benumbed. Later two
of them with six others, were given
Is to 40 lashes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-11
New Phase of the Samoan Case.

Washington. Feb. II. - The Samoan
trouble - assuming a somewhat new
phase according to the view of leading
diplomatic authorities and one likely to
bring about an adjustment on lines not
heretofore contemplated. That is. that
The recognition of Mataafa as king may
be considered by the United States and
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