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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

$4,000 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
t oagents selling our household goods. Sell on
sight. Write e. IL. Marshall g. Co., Chicago.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

Your clothes will not crack If you
use Magnetic Starch.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

For starching fine linen use Magnetic
Starch.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

In great straits, and when hope is
small, the boldest counsels are the
safest.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

A woman who truly loves her hus-
band generally lets nIm eat cheese.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

Even the girl who marries for love
doesn't always get it.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

The occupants of a balloon a mlie
high command a radius of ninety-sl"
miles.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18
a Blood
Trouble

Is that tired feeling blood lacks vitality
and richness. and hence you fell like a lag
gard all day and can't get rested at night.
Hoods ~Sarsaparilla will cure you because
1t will restore to the blood the qualities IL
needs to nourish, strengthen and sustain
the muscles, nerves and organs ofthe BODY.
It gives sweet, refreshing sleep and imparts
new life and vigor to every function.
Felt TIred-"In the spring 1 would nave
no appetite and would feel tired and with
out ambition. Took Hoods ~Sarsaparilla
In small doses, increasing as L grew
stronger. That tired feeling left me and L
felt better in every way" w. Z. K
Box Sc, Milford, Ohio.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18
HOODS ~SarsapaS'iWa

Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy. Pre-
pared by C.. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
PLOT TO CATCH
A WIRE THElF
4
The Electrician Tells Another Inter-
esting Story.
HOW He ACTED DETECTIVE.
A Series OF Lamps Acted as Signals.
aud Hard Ride on the Wheel Re-
suited in mn Ugly Spil!-Tho
Thief Met II is Death.

4 I. =
The Electrician felt little sleepy as
he leaned back IN one Of the big chairs
in the lobby of the Lexington. He
sawned and then crossed his legs. he
took out his watch, and observing the
hour started TO button up his coat
preparatory 10 going out
Several of the gang gathered about him
and asked for 4 story. This is what he
lold:
Superintendent Baskerville was consid-
crably exercised over tho depredauons or
~ire-thief, who for about q week had
been making nightly raids on the wires
of The 1ruxton Electric Co. and /. his
assistant came in for full share OF Sleep
less nights from the same cause The TEL
low whose thieving caused me much in
convenience besides the actual loss or
valuable wire, seemed Well posted as TO the
1ninutiae of the plant, and was evidently
M expert climber and cunning thief; Tor
although a close watch had been set on
our pole lines since he first made his APP
presence felt. no one had caught q
glimpse of him: nor had any trace OF
.he stolen property been found. Tor which
an exhaustive search had been insututeo.
Besides the special force detailed 10
natrol our lines, the superintendent armed
the arc inspector and his assistant, whose
duties necessitated their taking two trips
a night over the entire arc sysem. with
orders to keep strict lookout and re-
port any supicious characters loafing in
the vicinity of our wires; but the stealing
continued with provoking regularity,
every night a section of wire disappear
ing. first In one and then another OF
the outlying districts.
That the thief should be so successful
in eyadinc our patrols together with the
fact that lie was familiar enough with
our circuit to steer clear Of the live wires
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

and Mrs A. D. Landerkin, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. 3. Ferguson, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moore, MI.
and Mrs. Clarence Franklin, Mrs. +. =.
Puels, Of Brooklyn, n. Y; Mrs. Ettin-
ger, Misses Elizabeth Andrews, Lucy
Minson, Jessie Bailey, Nina Strins1eiloW,
of Newrort News; AIolie BatcilelIsr. Elld
Walford, Fannie Angus, Courtney All
gus, Inez Byerly, Elliott. Annie Lear
Messrs. Robert Mitchell. Edward Barber,
Percy Taliaferro, Frank Grady, Rivers
Goodall, Edgar Webb, Edgar Fergus
son. Saunders Carter and I. D. Briggs.
IS
DR.. and Mrs. ]. N. Upshur entertained
very handsomely on Thursday evening
in honor of Rev. and Mrs. w. Meade
Clark. The decorations were OF palms.
smilax and potted plants, forming beau
tiful contrast to the pink-shaded lamps
and lovely pink carnations.
Mrs Upshur was assisted in receiving
by Mesdames W. Meade Clark, W. G.
Miller, Isaac Davenport, Preston Cooke,
Robert Lancaster, Frederick Gray, Por-
tiaux Robinson.
The punch-bowl was presided over by
Mrs Allen Lyon and the following young
ladies assisted in the dining-room: Misses
Annie Blankenship, Bessie Watkins. An
ma and Nellie Boykin, Annie Gray, Bessie
Hill. Matte Christian ana Ella COCf>e. IL
vitations were issued to about seven hum
dred guests.
The Board of Managers Of the Woman. S
Christian Association will hold their
monthly meeting at the association on
tomorrow, at u o'clock NJ.
An approaching marriage which Is OF
great interest to many of the people OF
Richmond is that OF Mr.. Charles Wes-
lev Porter, Jr., to Miss Firgia Seabrooke
Jackson, both of Church Hill.
The marriage will take place tomorrow
at the Third Presbyterian church. at $50
p NJ Rev. r. e. Bentley. OF King and
Queen county, will perform the cere-
mony
The maid OF honor will be Miss Hattie
Williams. of this city. Mr.. Lucien w.
.Ryland will he the best man. The
ushers will be DR.. William R. Gwathmey,
Messrs. William \. Cooke, II. c. Schis-
holm, William Neal. DR.. T. B. Latane, OF
King and Queen county. and W. Frank
Porter, brother of the groom. The young
couple Will take an extended Northern
tour, including Washington, Philadelphia,
New York and Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Cohen returned to the
city last night from Washington and
they are now at the home of the grooms
father, on west Grace street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

-Gustaro salvini, who is as great
Morshinper of Shakespeare as his father,
is not content with PLAYING Hamlet and
other Shakespeare parts-he is also lectnr-
ing on Hamlet "Oihello" and other
works Of the bard. He has a particular
liking for lago. and his demonstration OF
the part is very fine. By his study and
tenacity Gustavo Salvinifis now the great
est classic actor in 1taly-1 might say
the only classic actor in Italy. Even his
father admits that: he who was SO much
against his son adopting the stage as a
rrofession.-Ro!ne setter in Dramatic Mir
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
BIG GAINS SHOWN.
Business Of the Richmond Postoffice

Business Of the Richmond Postoflce
Largely increased.
The increase in the business OF rue
Richmond postoftice is marked and an oe-
garments have shared the prosperity.
The receipts for the sale Of stamps
cards and envelopes at the local post
office for the month Of December, 1ss9.
when compared with the receipts for ehs
corresponding period Of 1898, show an IN
crease of 81, So. 04.
The total sales for the month, Just
ended, was t21,s1sso.
renort Of superintendent OF Delivery Of
Malls Frank r. Burke made to Post
master Wray T. knight. and explains
Itself:
I'm presenting my quarterly reports OF
the special delivery service at this once
sof 3Sth9. past quarter, ending pscsoss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

turned firemen and extinguished the fire.
The damage is about 500.
An alarm was turned in yesteroas
about 1915 o'clock from box II, on the
corner OF Twenty-eighth and Lelsn
streets. The fire was in a wood-house
and destroyed that building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07
.I9O0AL MANIAC 1900
The illustrated
Southern
Almanac

has no equal. No weather predictions
IKE the.e a trial IS ell that IL needed
70 prove the value CT this Almanac.
Price, by mail. 5 cents. Special prices
on application.
]. L. HILL PRINTING CO.,
Boz S43. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

led me TO believe that one of our own
linemen was implicated if not entirely
responsible for our losses, but rather than
throw any unjust suspicion on any one
or take the chance of pre1na1urely soaring
off the thief, decided to keep my orn
counsel and work on the case independ-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

California woman has patented :
machine FOR gaugtng and marking ladies'
skifs to insure evenness around the
bottom. the skirt being hung on revoir-
Ind FORM, with an adjustable frame on
onk side. which marks the proper length
5fH trtmGuiuz. ,7ss-ss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07


lst, 1889, I have the honor to call your
attention to the large Increase OF the
special delivery service.
The total number Of
Specials received at this office was 6,os1
Total number despatched from. this
office was. S,bia
Ma1Ing total number OF dispatches
handled, 9,ta
Amount OF Compensation paid for
special delivery messingers.-..- $ES.N
For the corresponding quarter of
the previous year. the total
number OF specials received at
this Office Observation-Disclosures. b.eS1
The total number OF dispatches
was .....-.....,............. BITS
Total Number handed. .............. IA
Amount OF compensation paid spe-
cial delivery messengers vas. $ai4a
These figures show an increase Of 1850
over 1893 Of over Il per cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

Miss Nina Struggled, Of Newport News,
is the guest of Miss Jessie Bailey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

Miss Phyllis Langhorne is the guest OF
Mrs S. Moncure Perkins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

There will be meeting OF the Junior
Hollywood Memorial Association at Lee
Camp Hall, on Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. All members are requested to
be present. as arrangements will be made
for tea to be given on January
ed to celebrate the birthday Of General
Jackson, which falls on Sunday. the
e1st and will be commemorated on the
following day. Let all the young people
who have ever belonged to the Juniors.
come to the meeting and renew their
membership. to show their interest In the
perpetuation Of Society. which holds;
in reverence the memories OF their gall
liant ancestors. In . few years. the.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

older Association will be no more. the
women who have borne their part nobly
are having down the burden of life, the
younger generation must come to their
assistance The Confederate dead are
ours and when the loved hands of those
vino have ever kept these graves green
have been folded, the work must be taken
up and the Junior Hollywood Association
must do it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-07

Owing to the illness OF Mr.. George L.
Currie, the meetinag of the St John $
Circle of Kings Daughters and sons VIII
not meet at the residence OF Mrs. Currle,
but at that of Mrs. Ramon d. GarclA,
No. 261S east Broad street, on Monday
afternoon at 4 o clock. a full attendance
is requested as this will be an import
ant meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
CAN'T Be DISPENSER.
Methodists Must Not be Dir
ectors of Dispensaries.
Bishop Morrison One of the Greatest Bishops
Newbern Entertained Il 9 Conference
EIoquentIy.
Especial to News and Observer.

tOpeclal TO News ana ODSefNer.)
Newbern N. c.. Dec. 1.-THE annual
| session of the Methodist conference, which
| has been in session here for week, adj
| journed last night after the appoint
ments were read. There were many sur
prises In the appointments-very many
more changes being made than usual.
some of them being so unexpected as to
take ones breath away. But, whether
pleased or not, the loyal Methodist
preacher accepts his appointment in the
spirit that the congregation accepts their
preacher and the itinerary works as well
today as fifty years ago. 1t has been a
wonderful factor in the development of
Methodism.
The weather has been perfect and the
occasion has been delightful. Newbern
has more than sustained it's reputation
for old-time hospitality, and has made
every visitor and delegate fall in love
with the place and the preacher Rev.
r. B. John, pastor of Centenary church,
who has had in hand the entertainment
of the guests, has proved a model host,
and has managed everything so admirably
as to win the gratitude of all. The peo-
pie here, who esteem him most highly,
regret to lose him as pastor, but rejoice
in his elevation as presiding elder of the
Wilmington district. He is one of the
ablest and strongest men in the confer
ence.
When the report of the Committee on
Temperance was called up for discussion,
Rev. X. D. Holmes expressed his disap-
prevail of members of the Methodist
church being directors of dispensaries,
and asked what should be done with
church officials who are officers of the
law in connection with the dispensary.
The Bishop answered that such persons
cannot be reached under the discipliS
of the church, but that they be reached
in other ways and in such ways that
such men will be glad to give up their
relation to the sale of whiskey.
There are some things, said he, which
cannot be reached by law, but it is pos
sible to make it so uncomfortable for such
aggressors in the church that they will
be glad to quit. He advocated earnestly
that the preachers admonish such parties
firmly but kindly and in the spirit of
Christ, and let the same be so positive
that the offenders will sustain the church.
The Bishop grew on the people from the
beginning to the close of conference. AS
a presiding officer, he is unsurpassed.
AS preacher. he ranks with the great
est. He is easily one of the finest men
in the South-big, broad, honest a man
of courage and independence. He runs
in no ruts. He stands for no narrow or
wrong policies. When some preachers
were trying to excuse or apologize for the
Book Agents, Barbee and Smith, for their
deception, he would have no part in apol-
ogizing for their wrong doing. No amount
of money for the church treasury, would
cause him to wink at wrong-doing in
high church officials.
North Carolina Methodists will always
be glad to welcome him to preside over
their conferences.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
WELDON OIL MILL BURNED.
Loss ever $4,000 insured For $4,000, valu.
able Horse Lost
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Weldon, n. c., Dc. 1.-THE Weldon
Cotton Seed Oil Mill was totally de-
stroyed by fire last night. The loss is
over $4,000, insurance $4,000, as follows
Aetna of Hartford, $4,000; New York
Home, $4,000; Hanover, of New York,
$500; St. Paul Fire and Marine, $1,000.
The mill was owned and run by the
Roanoke Navigation ard Water Power
Company, of which Major James w. Will
son is president. A fine horse belonging
to the company was burned to death.
The fire came near burning the entire
works. The corn and flour mill, grain
elevator, Roundup Bale Ginnery and
electric plant were all in danger and ex-
posed to the fire. A long frame seed
house was saved by splendid work and
that saved the other buildings.
The mill was getting ready to start up
today and the hands had all been notified
to report for duty this morning 1t is
not yet known whether or not the COM
'pany will rebuild the oil mill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
Of Interest to Farmers.

1t is desired to call the attention of the
others interested in agricultural pursuits.
in North Carolina, to the fact that the
Entomologist of the Department of Agri-
culture, at Raleigh, N. c., desires them
to send him specimens of any injurious
insects that may come to their notice.
They care also invited to send specimens
of any insects regarding which they de-
sire information and such information
will be given so far as possible. 1t is de-
sired to make the department of AS
great practical benefit to the people as
possible. and no effort will be spared to
attain this end.
During this winter the fruit growers
are especially urged to make a careful
examination of their trees, and send any
insect or suspicious twig to the depart
ment so that the matter may be inves-
tigstcS If it is of Importance. AS this
office is for the benefit of the people, we
hope that they will use it to the best
of their ability, by correspondence OF
otherwise.
An effort is being made to build up a
collection of insects for the Agricultural
Department and for exhibition in the
State Museum. The aid of all is asked
in getting specimens for this purpose.
Send any specimens or inquiries to,
FRANKLIN SHERMAN, JR..
Entomologist, Department of Agriculture
Raleigh, n. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

4 careful reading of the appoint
ments recently made by the North
Carolina Conference shows a larger
number of places than usual ito be
supplied" The class of young men
applying to enter the ministry was
smaller than heretofore-only four,
we believe. The time was when there
were more ministers than appoint
ments and at every session of the con-
ference there was a large class OF
young men entering the ministry.
What does the falling off mean?
In late issue of the Biblical Recor-
der DR.. Charles Z. Taylor, president
of Wake Forest College, writing of the
college and its attendance says:
but | do think that more of our
young ministers ought now to be stu
dents in our college. In 1890, when
we had al total registration for the
fall term of 1919 students, 81 were pre-
pairing for the ministry. Now out of
a total of $50, only 43 are young min
listers. In 1890, so Clio per cent of the
whole student body were ministers.
In 1895, 26 $40 per cent. In 1900, IA
$40 per cent. The Virginia brethren
are aroused because of the decrease
in the number of their young men
who are entering the Baptist minis
try. Does the same condition exist in
North Carolina?'
The best evidence of the moral
growth of a people is to see the ablest
and strongest young men entering the
gospel ministry. There is something
wrong when fewer and fewer of these
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
Two Boycotts Prop ,sed.

1. TO BOYCOTT CIGARETTE TRUST
Salisbury Truth Index.
The Salisbury smokers have generally
agreed to boycott the American Tobacco
goods and buy exclusively the Carolina
Brights, which is a far superior smoker,
manufactured by an independent concern.
2. TO BOYCOTT SUNDAY PAPERS.
Morning Post, Organ of Cigarette Trust.
Dr. ]. c.. Kilgo advocated in strong
terms to boycott every Sunday paper and
every enterprise operating on Sunday,
cutting down their patronage and making
aggressive warfare.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
IT rs PALPABLY WRONG.

In the past ten years more houses
have been built in the city of Raleigh
than the census figures give as the
increase of the city's population.
There is not a vacant house in the
city, and it is "a notorious fact that
the population has increased largely
during the past few years. A police
census of Raleigh was taken five years
ago, and it showed at that time a
population as large as is returned by
the census enumerators. The past five
years have marked the city's greatest
growth, and yet we are asked to be-
lieve that Raleigh's population has
increased only 965 during the past ten
years.
The Chamber of Commerce last
night very properly called upon the
Board of Aldermen to have complete
census of the city taken by competent
Der of Congress from the district,
will be asked to demand a recount to
the end that the gross wrong perpe-
trated by an incorrect census shall not
be done to Raleigh for ten years.
In this connection we desire to say:
The time has come when the people of
Raleigh ought no longer TO be willing
to have the corporate limits of the
city restricted to the same proper
- u
ist today as in that year and, while
the growth of the city has been
steady, the chief increase in Raleigh's
population lies outside the corporate
limits. Peace Institute and st. Ma1y's,
School, in the centres of a large popu-
lation, are both outside of the city as
are the thousands who live in East
and West Raleigh and other portions
of the city.
Heretofore two reasons have prevail
ed to prevent extending the corporate
limits: A q
/. Political. The larger portion of
the negro population lives in East Raj
eigh, and since 1868 their votes would
have given Raleigh bad city govern
ment g Industrial. The fact that
some of the industrial establishments
are located outside of the city limits
and do not pay any city tax, has stood
in the way Of extension. When they
were young the people were willing
to give them the help which low taxes
insured. Now that they are prosper
Gus, earning large dividends, this rea-
son no longer exists. Recent manu-
featuring establishments, notwith-
standing the advantages of lower tax
outside of the city limits, have been
built within the city, notably the Mel
rose Knitting Mills.
The Chamber of Commerce at its
next meeting will make the discussion.
of extending the city limits the spe-
cial order. 1t is question of impor-
lance and one which will be sure to
bring out much discussion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
Clayton, N. c., July 5th, 1900.
DR.. Jas. C. B1asingame, Supt. Of Agents
The Mutual Life Insurance Co. ON.

DR.. Jas. C. B1astngame, Supt. Of Agents
The Mutual Life Insurance Co. ofN. Y.
My Dear Sir: beg to hand you the following
information concerning the policy that own in
your excellent company.
My policy is 1O-year dtstri button policy
for $40, 900, issued at the age Of 46 years
on April 4th, 1889. Premium $40. 80 on the 1, 900
viii Oh made pay 500 per year upon the $40, 900
for ten years.
AT the expiration Of the ten years returned
the policy to the head OFFICE in New York and they
added April 4, 1899, the Of So, 677 to its
face, making my policy worth paid up, the sum OF
twelve thousand six hundred snd seventy-seven
dollars $12, 677. am gratifed at the results
and am pleased to recommend your company.
Yours truly,
ASHLEY HORNE.
P. ST. forgot to add this:
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Policy worth after the ten years. 1867
Profit, S5587
Yours respectfully,
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Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12

young men respond to the call to
preach the gospel. What does the con-
dition indicated in DR.. Taylor's letter,
the small class of the Methodist Con-
ference, and the decrease in the num-
Der of young men studying for the
ministry meano
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
ALWAYS GROWING.
Wilminton MESSENGER.

Wilminton Messenger.
Over 700 Baptist attended the State
Baptist convention at Raleigh. 1t was in
deed a big gathering Every association
in the State was represented. The num-
Der is given at 10000. 1t is the greatest
denomination in North Carolina and it is
always growing. The convention declined
TO buy The Biblical Recorder. The lead
ers of the denomination stand strongly
against going into the newspaper bust
ness. They show their wisdom and love
of freedom and progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-12
1T OUGHT TO SUCCEED.

Greensboro Telegram
The proposition spoken of in last Sat
urday's Telegram to raise 81 1000 for a
colonial monument for the Guilford Bat
tie Ground Park is attracting attention
and we have no doubt that it will be sue
cessful. Our people must know that they
they have one of the historical spots of
the whole country