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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
NEBRASKA BUILDING LOANS.
Secretary of State Banking Board Re-
ports Improved Conditions.


LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 10.-Seretary
Royse of the State Banking board to-
day began the distribution of the ninth
annual report Of the building and loan
associations of Nebraska. The fig
ures and recommendations are prac-
tiCally as IorecaSted several months
ago. A summary shows that while
the number of associations in exist
ence has decreased gradually since
1892, the number of shares in force
and the total assets have increased TO
a marked extent. In 1892 there were
seventy-one associations, with 45,012
shares in force and assets amounting
to $2,902,557.67. In 1901 there were
fifty-nine associations, with 1895
shares in force and assets amounting
to $4,314,744
A comparison of the condition of all
associations on June 80 with the con-
dition year previous shows the fol
lowing: Decrease in assets, $617, 1888;
increase in loans, $500, ,O91.75; decrease
in real estate, $1O,151.09; increase in
cash, $86,378.03; increase in other as
sets, $57, ,494.50; increase in number of
shares in force, 1860; decrease in
shares upon which dues are delin-
quent, 1906.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
THEODORE, JR., HOLDS HIS OWN.
Young Rooscve!t's Condition Under
goees no Material Change.


WASHINGTON Feb. 10.-The con-
oition of Theodore Roosevelt, jr.,
shows no change of any Importance
and it is probable from the nature
of the illness that it will be several
days before the outcome will be ap-
parent. The president is not likely to
return to Washington until at least
the end Of the week. Last evening
the White House made public the fol-
lowing message received from Gro
ton:
'"The president saw his son shortly
after arrival here. Boys condition is
unchanged, but he is holding his own
WE'LL
GROTON, Mass, Feb. 10.-President
Roosevelt, upon his arrival at the
Groton school this afternoon, did not
find his son, Theodore, jr, alarmingly
Ill with pneumonia, but the boys con-
dition was not sufficiently reassuring
to warrant the presidents immediate
return to the national capital
Young Roosevelt, with two school
mates, Horace B. Porter Of New York
and William Cammell of Providence,
both having pneumonia, lie in large,
airy rooms on the second floor Of the
college inflrmary.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Laroe Acreage of Alfalfa.

ORD, Neb., Feb. 10.-Many hundred
acres of alfalfa will be planted in
Valley county in the spring, the value
Of the plant in this county being past
the experimental stage. One ranch
near Ord has 300 acres of it now, and
will increase this to 500 acres in the
spring. Many farmers will SOW twen-
ty-fve to one hundred acres.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Will Plant Much Alfalfa.

SUPERIOR, Neb., Feb. 10.-The
Scully land renters in this part Of the
country have been furnished four hun
dred bushels of alfalfa seed with
which to start alfalfa pastures in this
part of the state. This is bound to be
a prominent factor in the prosperity of
this county.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Sensible Mill Girls.

The mill girls of HaZelton, Pa, have
foresworn all luxuries and will con
tribute the money they formerly spent
for candy, chewing gum, etc, to the
maintenance Of a night school, which
they will attend in order to get an
education they would otherwise not be
able to obtain. Charitable people of
the region will assist them in the en-
terprise.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Negro Teachers In white Schools.

A woman of negro blood, Miss Mar
garet Brown, has been appointed to u
teachers place in one OF the public
schools of Jersey City. She was the
first on the list of substitute teachers.
and the place was hers by right of
merit. Miss Daisy Fearing, also col
Ored, was appointed under the merit
rule year ago, ard is doing coed
service.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Tombstones for Old Soldiers.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 10.-A cargo
of government tombstones for old sol
diers who have found their graves
will arrive in Lincoln in a few days,
consigned from the War department
at Washington to James Heaton, su-
perintendent of burial of old soldiers
in Lancaster county.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Nebraska Woman Dead at 1Oa.

MCOOK, Neb., Feb. 8.-Mrs. Mary
Roach, the oldest woman in this state.
if not in the United States, died last
Friday at the home of her son near
Stratton, at the age of 1O8. Up to the
time of her last illness Mrs. Roach
had enjoyed the best of health, never
having had a serious illness in her
life.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Civil Service for San Juan.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - DR..
George w. Headley, representing the
United States civil service, will leave
here for San Juan March 1 for the
purpose of establishing a local force
Of civil service examiners at San Juan
and other places ia Porto Rico.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fance Starch. This is because they have
a stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only IL OF. in a package. which they
won't be able to sell first. because De
hance contains l6 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 1G OF. instead of u OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Ministerial Union Formed.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Feb. 8.-The
ministers of the various churches here
have perfected an organization to be
known as the Ministerial union, elect
ing Rev. John Currie of the Presby-
terian church president and Rev. 3.
Wilson of the Christian church secre-
tary.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Filipino Governor FIees.

MANILA, Feb. 10-Senor Lerma,
the newly elected governor of Datan
province, fed after his election, when
he was called upon to account for
$4,000 in insurgent funds. He is still
missing.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
HiuhWayman is Slain.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10.-John, alias
Shorty" Councelle, was shot and
killed early today by Patrolman
Smyth while attempting to escape af-
ter holding up John W. Sollais, a con-
ductor on a Springview avenue car.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

The kaiser's gift to Miss Alice
Roosevelt, in connection with the visit
to America of Admiral Prince Henry,
is to be a gold jewel case, richly
studded with diamonds.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
flance Starch because they have a stock
in hand OF II o2. brands. which they know
cannot be sold TO customer who has
once used the l6 OF. pkg. Defiance Starch
for same money.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

Nine. RistOri, the famous tragic
actress, who is now at SaIsomaggiole
with her son, the Marchese Capranicl
del Grillo, and his family, is shortly
to celebrate her diamond wedding with
the stage.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Morton En- Route for Mexico.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. g.
Ex-Secretary of Agriculture ]. Ster-
ling Morton left for Kansas City.
where he will join his son Paul in
trip to the City of Mexico.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

to Virginia, North md South Carolina.
Good farm and stock lands cheap. Nor tor
nadoes or heavy winters. For pamphlets
and excursion rates address w. E. Conklyn,
n. w. P. Agt. c. & .. Ry., 234 Clark St,
Chicago.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

When poverty comes in at the door
love meanders away back and disap-
pears.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
The Handsomest Calendar of -,

IL.
The Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railroad Co. has issued a beautiful
calendar In six sheets 12x14 inches,
each sheet having a ten-color picture
OF popular actress-reprOduction OF
water colors by Leon Moran. The orig
inal paintings are owned by and the
calendars are issued under the Rail-
way Company's copyright A limited
edition will be sold at 25 cents per cal
endar of six sheets. Will be mailed
on receipt of price. F. A. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
True patriotism does not depend on
the size of ones countrV
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
Sensible hiousekeepers

will have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because OF
superior quality.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

One woman never really knows an
other woman until their children
quarrel.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
This VIII Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, u
nurse in Children's Home. New York.
cure Feverishness, Teething Disorders.
Stomach Troubles and destroy worms
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y
People seldom tell you how much or
how little they think of you
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

Taxpayers do not have to settle for
the pavements made of good inten-
IONS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14
RED CROSS BALL BLUE

Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it. Large OF. package only , cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

A man can take a day off occasion
ally, but his rent goes on Just the
same.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

To Cure Il Gold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Cuinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money! if it fails TO cure. 25c.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

SIrs. Winsiow's SOothing syrup.
For children teetS'ng softeRs the gums, reduces ~
eanma:ioa. aays pain cures wind collie. &c bottle
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1902-02-14

1t is hard for a fat woman to think
that her thinner sister is not so out
of pure malice.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21

For the Lumbermens Convention
at Houston April Sth, to 10th, 1902,
the Houston Il Texas Central rail
road will sell round trip tickets at
reduced rates. Dates of sale will be
April 9th and 18th and for trains ar
irving at Houston morning of April
Sth. Tickets will be limited to leave
Houston not later than April 18th.
The Lumbermens Special for
Mexico City will leave Houston at
Ills p. m, April 10th via the Sunset
Route and viii stop at all points of
interest in the Republic along the
route travelled. A very low rate will
lie made to delegates attending the
convention, and extension of limit
will be made on the tickets sold to
Houston or Galveston.
This is rare chance to visit Mex
leo City For information regard
ing rate, schedule, sleeping ear ac-
commodations etc, write Carl +.
Drake, Austin, Tex, or NJ. l.. Rob
bins, G.. p d f. A; T. j Anderson
A. q. PA, Houston, Tex.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21

This course Is what its title indicates,
being given largely by experiment. The
fundamental principle and theories Of
the science are taught by class room
experiments. and each member Of the
class Is required to perform orsF hun
bred experiments In the laboratory,
about thirty of which are OF qilanti-
tive nature. "a Full course required Of
those seeking the II. s. degree,
Greek
First Greek Book White9. Al the
completion OF this book the class will
take up the reading OF the Anabasis,
Book | and III fWailacei Work In
composition. based on the text CT The
Anabasis. will be done A course Tn
English. based on Greek history, life
and character will supplement the
work t5) Required Of those seeking
the A. B degree.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21
Modern Languages

Modern Languages
German Grammar tJoynea-
Melssnerl. After the completion oF a
study of the principal elements of the
language, the class will enter into the
direct reading of the elementary texts
or Husa' German Reader. Emphasis In
placed upon sight reading. translation
into idiomatie English and the tranaIa~
ton Of short ldiomatte sentences from
English into German
French~-A similar method will be
pursued as In German. using Whit
ney's French Grammar
But one Of these languages Is given
In the same year. the class closing The
language. 90 Required Of all those
seeking the II l.. degree
1.-THE figures ia paTenthesis Indicate
the number 81 recitation per week ia
each subject
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S&ta3&S se~AetJ -
Fort Worth.
Mrs. Evans of sherman was N
the city today.
Walter Grow returned this morn
ing from ST. Louis.
Miss Eva Herring, of Forney,
is visiting Miss Nell Newton.
| -Chas. A. Hervey and wife. OF
Kerens, were in the city today.
g. NJ. Lavender, of Waco, was
among the visitors to Waxahachie
today.
-Messrs. Roy IsbeH and Claud
Wood, of Fort Worth, are visiting
in the city.
Condo Mosley left for Wynne-
wood last evening to be gone about
two weeks.
Miss Amye vickefy arrived from
Fort Worth yesterday to spend a
few days with friends.
John w. Hornsby, of Austin,
candidate fsr railroad commission"
er, was in the city today.
j. d. Trammell, chief engineer
of the International and Great
Northern, was in the city today.
Editor j. S. Hardy, of the En-
mis- Daily News, was here today to
attend the corner stone exercises.
&C. IA. Kirksey has gone to
Bosque county in the interest of
Jack Beall's candidacy for congress.
A. l.. Vines, formerly of Tenn
pleton, was in the city today. Mr..
Vines is talking of locating at Crisp,
w. G.. Wade, Jr., of Nacogdo-
ches, was here today to see the cor
ner stone of Trinity University laid.
Rev. b. NJ. Taylor and Rev. j..
A. Pace, of Ennis, were here today
tolwitness the corner stone exer-
cises.
Mrs. A. L. Griffin, f. F.. Griffin
and Miss Annie Woodall Of Itasca
were here today to witness the cor
ner stone exercises.
Rev. f. f.. Leech came in last
night from Cleburne to be present at
the laying of the corner stone of the
Trinity University.
Mr.. Kerr, prominent Collin
county citizen, was here today TO be
present at the Trinity University
corner stone exercises.
w. f. Dodson, from Columbia
county, Ark, was here yesterday
visiting his brother, r. Il Dodsop,
who lives near the city.
Uncle Sam Quaite, of ovilla,
who has been visiting his daughter
in the city for the past two weeks,
returned home Wednesday.
u w. Cunningham, right of way
agent for the international and
Great Northern, was in the city last
night and went TO Fort Worth this
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Moberiey,
who were married at Avalon this
week, spent Wednesday in the city
with Mrs. VIII Robinson, Mr.. Mo-
berly's sister.
Rev. Joe b. Nicholson, of
Whitewright, a prominent eyange-
list Of the Cumberland Preshyter-
ian church, came in last night to
attend the corner stone exercises.
DIR. Morley, of Sherman, arrived
in the city yesterday to be present
at the laying of the corner stone of
Trinity University. DR.. Morley
was formerly a citizen of this place.
DR. Cheatham, of Nash, who
has been attending medical coli
lege at Nashville, Tenn, arrived
home this morning. DIR, Cheatham
has one more course to take before
he is full fedged NJ. ID.
DIR. w. A. Watkins, of Kemp,
came in yesterday to be present at
the laying Of the corner stone Of
Trinity University. He is the guest
OF Mr.. j. r.. Mayhem. DR.. Watkins
owns two lots in the University Adj
- -. j ....o... .lunilIo : :, $3.50 I,nnn
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21
MIDDLE YEAR

MALD1E 1EAh
Mathematics
Algebra tFisher and sehwatt,- Isl
Full course.
English
Rhetoric-Choice OF words. phrase
ology: structure of sentences: struc-
ture of paragraphs 81.
Composition-Ora and written work
in simple description. narration. etc.
to go hand in hand. that interest may
be aroused and thought stimulated.
Attention to mechanical matters. such
as capitals, punctuation, style of writ
ing whatever contributes to neatness
and correctness of form. (5).
Literature-Selected British and
American classics. All this work con-
stitute full course.
Latin
Latin Texts-The study OF easy Latin
texts will occupy the attention of the
student. special notice being given to
translation into idiomatic English and
to Latin composition. A course of
reading in English, bearing on Roman
life and character, will supplement the
work. TO- Full course
History
General History (Myert. This course
will comprise general survey of the
facts entering into the development of
the Eastern nations-Greeee. Rome,
the Dark Ages and the Age of Revival.
the Era of the Reformation and the
Era of the Revolution. 81 Full course
Science
Natural History--This course will in
elude detail study of few typical
plants and animals. The disseCting
knife and the microscope viii be in
constant use. Spalding's Introduction
TO the Study of Botany" and Colton's
Practical Zoology will be taken as a
basis Of the work. t5) Fall term.
Physical Geography tDayis). The
minerals. rocks and fossils in the mu-
scum. will aid in giving the student a
clear insight into the subject 80
Spring term.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21
SENIOR YEAR.
Mathematics

Mathematics
Algebra Fisher and schwastl (H
FUN course.
Geometry tBeman and Smith, a.
Full course.
English
Rhetoric-Kinds of sentences and
the paragraph. Study of the whole
composition, a..
position Exercises. oral and
written. designed TO help the student
TO a ready solution Of the problems -
what 10 say. how TO say il. In what or
DER to say IL, how mitch 20 sag and
what not to say. (41.
iteratnre~-f Newcomer American
Literature Study of selections from
authors discussed. ~. These consti-
tute fail course.
Latin
Read ng Course-Togtthe Nth the
study of the principles Of syntax and
composition. a slight presentation Of
the literary value of Latin will be- in
trodueed The following works VIII be
nsed Collars Caesar Book II Dill
lard's FIFTY Select Letters 0f Cicero
tSehool Classic series}. Gliesons Gate
to Virgil Book |
a short biographical study Of each
author and wilkins Roman Literature
Lit. Prim. series will be used as
a supplementary study az Fun
course.
Science
Physics (Thwing and Rsrgnal Tals
course Is study OF the science of
physics, and not q study Of the text
book on that subject. The principles
of the science Ii developed experiment
tally in the classroom tn the wells
equipped laboratory each student viii
be brought into absolute contact with
lie science by performing forty care-
fully chosen experiments. These ex-
periments are qnantitive IN character.
The course Is such az is required for
admission To the Freshman class of
Harvard and other Eastern universe
ties a. Full cntirse,
Experimental chemistry tNeweul
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-21

DIR. w. A. Watkins, Of Kemp,
came in yesterday TO be present at
the laying Of the corner stone OF
Trinity University. He is the guest
of Mr.. j. r. Mayhem. DR.. Watkins
owns two lots in the University Adj
dion and may decide To move here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
Day in the Senate.

The feature OF yesterdays session OF
the Senate was the determination visor-
ously expressed by leading Senators TO
defend the Constitution at oil costs.
The body had no one to offer prayer
for It yesterday at the opening or us
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
FAILED TO GET SEAT
FOR EIGHTY THOUSANDS
(specia, Dispatch to, The Timas)

NSpSCidl blSpdtCL-loa- / IS
NEW YORK. December s1S.-Lawrence
Waterbury. the crack polo page. ana
one Of the leaders of the sporting set
at Newport and Lakewood. has failed in
his effort to become q member of the
New York Exchange. after he paid $4,000
fer q seat Friends of Mr. Waterbury,
who had proposed him. for membership.
decided to withdraw his name after receiv-
ing hints that his application would prob
ably not be acted olr favorably by, the
Committee on Membership The transfer
OF the seat to Mr.. Waterbury has there
fore. not taken place. and it is under
stood that it has been sold to another
applicant. who paid the same price for it
a prominent broker gives this explana-
ton:
1T Is understood in Wall Street that
a1r. Waterbury has made about 100000
in successful speculation. but there are
qualities considered necessary for mem
becsl1ip on the board which the commit
tee did not think Mr.. Waterbury pos
sessed. AS a matter OF fact. 1t is thought
that his disposition Is to be a little too
reckless IN speculation"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-19
OUR GOVERNOR ExCELS
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

Governor A. J. Montague and his party
as guests OF the Monument Association.
Of Greeuville county. Va, were invited UP
to Hon. John Chaplin's on the II Instant
to enjoy most exciting deer hunt
Mr.. w. NJ Powell and his brother. Joe
Powell. and Hon. ". H Purdy. OK the
House Of Representatives., were drivers
His Exce.leucy. Governor A J. Monta~
que. Hon L. T. Christian. Hon. II
owens, clerk OF the House. and his
brother. RsV. Owens. OF Richmond: Hon
John Chaplin, Messrs. Robert Chaplin
and Albert Goodwin and w. Fl. Harding!
Of Trenton ~ j.. were placed on their
respective stands.
Quiet reigned about two hours. then al
most UPON US the deep mouthed dogs
opened. then the chase; three deer were
upon US, two does and huge back. run
ming like lightning The buck took the
river near by. The Governor rushed from
his stand in the field to the rivers edge.
sighting the deer at great distance up
the river. Just few feet from the oppo-.
site bank, fired and struck him In tho
head, a very Vulnerable point, and hard to
do IN the water The deer Immediately
turned himself about and swan back
across the river and then returned at
once to the opposite side again, recover
ing several times. The Governor shot
him three times, oUt winch was Tue w
tai shot was hard to tell.
Douglass Green (colored secured the
deer out OF the river and brought him to
the train for the Governor.
Mr. r. Owens killed two does to-
gether on one stand The. Monument AS
ISOLATION were delighted to give the Gov
crnor and his party this pleasure. and
hope they will come again In the near
future. We also feel deeply Indebted to
him for his telling speech in our armory
on Wednesday. December 10th Instant.
which was listened to by large and
appreciat;ve audience. securing for us
far greater and more liberal contributions
for our Confederate monument to be
erected in the Courthouse Square. In En-
poria. Va
God bless the Governor of Virginia.
May he 1--we long and prosper" and
when length of days. makes him tired OF
earthly joys. may the lamp Of his ex-
istence receive not one rude blast to
hasten on It's explanation"