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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
THE BLUE RACER.
IL Is About the FIeetest Thing In the
Reptile Family.


"The swlftest snake | have ever
known is the blue racer, as we used to
call the reptile in the Arkansas foot
hills, and | want to tell you this par
tcular snake can travel like a blue
streak" said a man from Arkansas.
1.-The fact is, the name blue racer was
given to the snake because Of the rep
tiles fieetneSS. | have seen blue racers
dart across the road at such a rapid
pace that you could only see n mere
suggestion of blue, and if you did not
happen to know the snake and its hab-
its you would not know what it was.
You could not possibly get the idea
that it vas a snake you had seen fash
through the dust of the country road
unless you knew something of the blue
racer. Just what speed the snake
makes | do not know, but it is a rapid
pace. The rattlesnake is supposed to
have good speed, and, as a matter of
fact, the RATHER can whiZ along at a
pretty swift gait, but the rattleSnake
is not in it with the blue racer. 1t
would be interesting to know just how
fast different snakes travel, and if we
knew 1 dare say we would find that the
blue racer is about the fleetest thing in
the reptile family New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Mistaken Identity,

Senator Proctor of Vermont, accom-
panied by Mrs. Proctor and a party OF
some fourteen persons, was once max.
ing a tour of the west. A stop was
made at Salt Lake City, and the party
started out for a walk about the city
Senator Proctor and his wife headed
the procession, and the ladies of the
party brought up the rear, going in
pairs. That very same day another
party Of fasteners was making the
rounds of Salt Lake City, and when
they encountered the Proctor party in
the main street they stood aside to let
them pass. "Well we'll" exclaimed
one of the second party. There's a
sight! Look at that old Mormon and
his wives. Out for a constitutional, l
suppose. 1 wonder" he added. "if he
has any more"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES OF TAX LIEN

The southwest quarter of the southwest quart
or of section %, the northwest quarter of the
northwest quarter and the south half of the
range 81, west of the 9th principal meridian, and
Eli Titus, will take notice that on the 2Sth day
of August, 1905, Edward b. Cowles, plaintiff,
W s ! ~ co pTtlCi9 Teb ~ LIE t JnsI nb;So 9o an6 oI nen
of which are to foreclose a tax puchaeer's lien
upon the above described land for the taxes for
Gme! years 100, 1850 1884, 1850; IcSS. !SOU' iSOI anu
of filing said petition the sum of $111.W for the
payment of which sum together with costs, &C
cruing interest and attorneys fee, plaintiff
prays a decree of foreclosure and a sale of said
premises. You are required to answer said pc
tition on or before the 9th day of October, 1905.
-9-14ts. EDWARD B. CowLES, Plaintiff.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, land office at Lin.
coin, Nebraska, August 81, 1905. Notice is here
by given that the following-named settler has
filed notice OF his intention to make final proof
be made before r. W. Devoe, clerk of the dist
riot court at McCook. Nebraska, on October II,
1905, viz: Homestead No. 1225S, Christian Smith,
Osborn, Nebraska, for the east half of the south
west quarter and the south east quarter of the
north west quarter and the south west quarter
of the north east quarter of section 20, township
3, north, range 80, west,sixth principal meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Jacob Betz. of McCook, Nebras-
ka; Truman F. West, of McCook, Nebraska
Elijah Beebe, of st. Ann, Nebraska; Casper
kakankamp of Osborn, Nebraska.-9S-5ts.
W. A. GREEN, Register.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
NOTICE OF SHIT

James 0. Hammond, Josephine NJ Hammond
James y. Hammond, as guardian of Josephine
defendants, will take notice that on the 9th day
of August, 1905, the plaintiff herein, Milton H.
Hammond, Ada A. Hammond, and Mary E
filed a petition in the district court
and prayer of which are to obtain a judgment
confirming the undivided one-sixth interest
each of the said plaintiffs and defendants, un.
der the will of Mirelda E.. deceased.
IN and to the northwest quarter section thirty.
i've, township two, north, range thirty, Red
Willow county, Nebraska, and for the partition
of said real estate according to the respective
rights of said parties, or if the same cannot be
equitably divided that said premises be sold
and the proceeds thereof divided between the
parties according TO their respective rights.
You are required to answer said petition on
or before Monday, October BIRD, 1905.
Dated this 18th day of September, 1905.
MILTON II. HAMMOND, ADA A. HAMMOND, and
MARY E. HAMMOND, Plaintiffs.
By Boyle and Eldred, their attorneys.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15

The State of Nebraska, Red Willow county
To all persons interested in the estate of A.
Campbell, deceased: Whereas Mary Campbell
of said county, has fled in my Office an instru-
ment purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment of A. Campbell, late of said county, de-
ceased, and said Mary Campbell has filed her
petition herein praying to have the same adj
United to probate, and for the issuing of letters
testamentary, which will relate to both real and
personal estate: l have therefore appointed
Saturday, the 23rd day of September, 1906, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, at the county court
room in said county, as the time and place for
the hearing of said will, at which time and
place you and all concerned may appear and
contest the allowing of the same. 1t is further
ordered that said petitioner give notice to all
persons interested in said estate of the tendency
of this petition, and the time and place set for
the hearing of the same, by causing a copy of
this order TO be published in The McCook Tri-
bune, a newspaper printed and published in
said county, for three weeks successfully prev
ions to the day set for the hearing.
In witness whereof l have hereunto set my
hand and official seal this 9Th day of September,
q05-q-S-3ts. FRANK MOORE,
IsEALJ County Judge.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
DON QUIxOTE.
The Philosophy of SanchO Panza and
the Fame of Cervantes.

The Philosophy of SanchO PanZa and
the Fame of Ceramics.
The mt number Of proverbial
sayings in "QuiXote' had much to do
with the success of the book, especially
in England and France, at a time when
the apothegm and maxim were q favor
lite literary form, and, quite apart from
the inexhaustible fund of humorous ac-
ton contained in the work, Sancho'S
contentious dicta made the noval as a
collection Of proverbs alone worth pres
ervation.
AS in the case Of SO many of Shake
speare's apothegms, hundreds Of Sancho
Panza's saying have become so much a
part Of our common speech as to sound
almost trite when we stumble across
them OF the printed page. Diligence
Is the mother of success seems obvious
enough, but the man who first enshrin-
ed it in speech was a genius. HE
whom God helps is better off than the
man who gets up early" is a bit of
worldly experience that m home
even nov to many a doubter as to
whether we "get u Deserts" while
Cromwell's Trust God and keep your
powder dry" was anticipated by San
cho's pray to God, but hammer
away" Another shrewd piece of OBJ
servation from the same source might
save many a tradesman from loss to
this day, HE who does not mean to
pay does not haggle about price," and
the homely scrap of philosophy in
which Sancho warns the world against
stretching out the leg farther than the
sheet that covers it is as necessary and
pertinent now as it ever was.-London
Chronicle.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Dinners With "uurry Up, Costumes.

With "IIurry Up" Costumes.
No, indeed; the love for dressing up"
has not worn itself out in Newport,
says the New York Press. Though fan
cy dress dances naturally are not as
much in vogue as in winter, fancy
dress dinners are proving a delight for
pan. The idea had birth in rainy day
boredom in English country houses,
where guests were requested to come
to dinner in costume. The shorter time
given the greater the fun, as much in
genuity has to be used to make up a
dress from materials Immediately at
hand. An unwritten law Of the game
is that there must be no consultations
with coStumers and no unfair advan-
tage taken Of the of town.
1t is astounding what original and
amusing "makeups" car be devised
when time presses and dinner waits,
and the diners derive far more amuse-
ment from a dinner of this kind, where
ones looks depend on ones ingenuity,
than from one entailing greater outlay.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
SCIENCE or LIVING.
An Ounce Of UoAd Cheer Is Worth "a
Pound of Melancholy.

Va
EFT has been said that 1t is better to
be born lucky than rich" said DR.
George +. Butler, but 1t is in fact bet
ter to be born tough than either lucky
or rich. After forty eat less and elimi-
nate more. Drink more pure water aald
keep the peristaltic wave of prosperity
constantly moving down the alimenta-
ry canal. Many people suffer from too
much business and not enough health.
When such is the case they had better
cut out business and society for a time
and come down to mush and milk and
first principles. Dent be foolish. Eat
less and play more. Indulge in less fret
and fume and more fruit and fun.
There are people too indolent to be
healthy-literakly too lazy to live. Work
your brains and keep in touch with
people. Do something for others and
forget yourselves. There Is nothing so
inane and detrimental to mind and
health as the conversation of people on
their aches and pains and troubles.
The froth of whipped eggs is a tonic
compared to it. All u appetites are
conditional. Enjoyment depends upon
the scarcity. A worker in any field
whose age is near either the shady or
sunny side of fifty should consider him
self in his prime, good for another half
century Of temperate. judicious work.
Let grandma wear bright ribbons and
gaudy gowns if the colors become her,
and let grandpa be as dudish as he
pleases, with fiashy neckties and cheer
full garb. Both will be younger for it.
and, besides, it is in harmony with ma
ture. Gray hair is honorable; that
which is dyed is an abomination be
fore the Lord. Cultivate thankfulness
and c~heerfulness. An ounce of good
cheer is worth a pound of melancholy"
Medical News.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Fellow Worms.

Before Longfellow bought the house
in Cambridge SO associated with his
memory it was owned and occupied by
old Mrs. Craigie. Mrs. Craigie was a
woman of many eccentricities. Moncure
D. Conway says in his book of Rem
~iniscences."
Some one ono tried to persuade her
to have her trees tarred to protect them
from caterpillars, which also invaded
her neighbors' trees. She refused to be
so cruel to the caterpillars. They are
our fellow worms" she said
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
LEGAL NOTICE.

Harry Stern and the unknown heirs of Wells
Rittenhouse, deceased, will take notice that the
Willow county. Nebraska, will hold a special
meeting at the city hall in said city at the hour
of eight O'Clock p. IN. on the eighteenth day OF
September, 1905, the object and purpose of said
ment for Improvements upon lot II, in block g.
original town, now city of McCook, said city OF
McCook having rebuilt and laid a sidewalk on
the west side of Main avenue and abutting said
lot II on the east, at an expense to said city in
the sum of $3.50. A special tax will be levied
against said lot II, to pay the same and for the
or and council of the city of M~cCook.-S.1S-4ts,
Attest: W. MIDDLETON, City Clerk.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
4 Bishops Fall.

Bishop Peck of the Methodist church
vas a large man, weighing rel $50
pounds. While on a tour and stopping
at the residence Of a presiding elder
the bishop turned over in his bed and
the entire furniture collapsed, dropping
him to the floor with a tremendous
thud. The presiding elder rushed up
stairs, calling: "What is the matter,
bishop? Is there anything 1 can do for
you?" Nothing is the matter" an
swered the bishop, but if 1 don't an
swer the call to breakfast tell your wife
to look for me in the cellar"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
NOTICE or FoREcLosURE oF rAx LIEN

The north half of the northeast quarter of
section 29, in town. l, north, range 80, west of
the 9th principal meridian, and Charles 7.
Boggs will take notice that on the 18th day of
August, 1905, Edward B. Cowles, plaintiff, filed
his petition in the district court of Red Willow
county, Nebraska, the object and prayer of
which are to foreclose a tax purchasers lien
upon the above described land for the taxes for
the years 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1895, 1899, 1900,
1901 and 1902. That there was due to plaintiff
at the time of filing said petition, the sum of
5000 for the payment of which sum together
fee, plaintiff prays a decree of foreclosure of
said tax lien and a sale of said premises. You
are required to answer said petition on or be-
fore the 9th day of October. 1905.-9-14ts.
EDWARD B. CowLEs, Plaintiff.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
ONLY n BEGINNING.

The rich widower was paying assidu
Gus court to the handsome young WON
IN lawyer.
81 don't know, Mr.. Welloph," she de
INJURED. There are-there are settle
ments to be considered, you know"
eff that is all, Miss Maggie" he said
well have no trouble"
Here he slipped a diamond ring on heI
finger.
How does that strike you?" he ask,
ed.
Him" she rejoined, holding it UP
to the light and inspecting it critically
81 think it will do quite well-as a re,
tainer."SChicago Tribune.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
ROOF GARDEN FOR LONDON
Formerly a Private arden of the
Duke of Westminster.

Formerly a Private Garden of the
Duke of Westminster.
The first Of London's public roof gar
dens will be opened in Il few weeks
at an electric supply company's new
transforming station in Duke street,
GrOsvenor square, Westminster, says
the London Express. 1t will be laid
out in the Italian style, and it opens up
possibilities in the utilization of many
wasted spaces on the top of London
buildings. If it proves a success the
metropolis may soon be graced with
many similar attractions.
The site Of the building was formerly
q private garden belonging to the Duke
of Westminster, but the corporation
obtained permission to build upon it on
condition that they made and under
took to maintain a roof garden which
should always be kept open to the pub
lie between sunrise and sunset.
The architect has so arranged the
building that the roof garden is only
eight feet above the pavement. This
was done by the ingeniously simple
method of putting the greater part Of
the engine room underground. The
garden is entered by fights Of steps on
either side of two magnificent pavil-
ions placed at each end and is bordered
by a handsome stone railing. The
whole structure is built of Portland
stone, and the actual extent of the
open space available for the public will
be about $50 by 60 feet.
Among the attractions of the garden
will be al ornamental fountain, while
flower beds will be kept gay with color
from early spring to autumn, with
trees growing in tubs to complete the
picture. Seats, of course, will be pro-
vided, and Westminster's garden in
the air. promises to be one of the most
restful and picturesque spots in Lon
don.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money il
PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any case,
no matter of howlong standing, in 6 told
days. First application gives ease and
rest. SOC. If your druggist hasn't it
send SOC in stamps and it will be for
warded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co.,
st. Louis, Mo.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Bachelor q

"Old Mr.. Bachelor thinks he has
proved that there is no such thing as
a good husband"
"How's that?"
HE says that if a mans got sense
enough to be a good husband he has
too much sense to get married.
Cleveland Leader.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
whistle For Wounded Men.

A surgeon in the Japanese Red Cross
service has invented a whistle which
emits a very loud sound with a slight
expenditure of breath. 1t is for the use
of soldiers when they are wounded and
desire to attract attention.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
intellectual

Every household ought to have an
encyclopedia" observed the professor.
Il think so, too" responded Miss Flut-
terby brightly. "They are so handy
to press crumpled ribbons and flowers
and letters and things."-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Hoping He Won't Find It.

THAT mans always looking for
work.
yes, that's what he says, but he's
n of those people who go round with
a snow shovel in July and a pitchfork
in January"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Excitements of Begging

There must be an excitement about
begging, which is almost like the pleas
ure of stalking-taking the measure of
the person you see in front Of you and
knowing the kind of appeal that is
likely to weigh with him.-Bishop of
Manchester.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
Appreciated His naneer.

Canvasser-You know how uncertain
life is. Business Man-That's so. l
might kill a life insurance agent any
time and be executed for it.-New
York Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15
VIII Trade.

Two we'll improved farms in south
western Minnesota for a stock of mer,
chandise-land at a low cash price. Ad-
dress box 2, Lakefield, MINI. 9-15 cts.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15

Let no man talk of freedom until he
Is sure he can govern himself.-Goethe.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15

Make not thy friends too cheap to
thee nor thyself to thy friends.-Fuller
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-09-15

Germany's Costly War.
Germany's African war has already
cost the taxpayers nearly $50, 100000.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
ACTED AS FLOWER GIRL
TO STUDY SOCIOLOGY

LONDON, May Is.AArchibaId Mac
kirby, the American consul to Muscat.
capital of Oman. in Arabia. was married
today to Miss Olive Malvery. an Indian
lady. at ST. Margaret's Church, West
Minister
MRS Maekirdy has been a student of
English social conditions and in pur-
suing her inquiries acted as a flower girl
enc matchseller on the streets and fol-
loved other similar occupations of the
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
H0RSESHOERS MAKE GAINS
AGAINST THEIR EMPLOYERS

The Journeymen Horseshoers have
made decided gains in the strike they
have declared with the Master Horse
shoers' Association. The horse owning
public have begun to realize that the
demands made by the journeymen are
just. and they are demanding that their
work be done by union labor,
1t has been reported that the Masters
Association, at its last meeting. voted
down the proposition To establish the
open shop policy and that 1t was anX-
ious to take back the journeymen, but
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
REGRET DEATH OF
CHIEF CLERK HILLS

A meeting was held Friday afternoon
In the Treasury Department by the col
ored messengers and iaborers to ex-
press their sympathy. to the family of
the late Chief Clerk Wallace II. Hills,
who died suddenly a few days ago In
New Mexico.
J. T. Bryant. temporary chairman.
called the meeting to order. james W.
Jones was chosen permanent chairman
and T. L. Montgomery secretary.
Appropriate resolutions were read and
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adopted The following committee was
appointed 20 have the resolutions en-
crossed and framed, and present the
same to the family Of the deceased: J.
G. Moore, J. r. F.. Browne. Richard
Green, J. r. Bryant, and H M. Rey-
noIds.
The meeting was largely attended,
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would not consent to an increase in the
The status of the painters and paper
hangers differences with their bosses re-
nai6 the same. The paperhangers. at
thair Ia 81 meeting decided to continue
their strike, though nearly all the boss
90 had consented to accede to the strik-
ers demands,
,hIa "a ret conference with their
bosses though the prospects for a meet
mn at an early date appear to be bright,
Guides Famous American Beauties.
Flowers that take the blue ribbon
for beauty and exquisite development
every time. 1914 f.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
FARMER MYSTERIOUSLY
DISAPPEARS FROM HOME

CUMBERLAND. Md. May 13-Mrs.
j. A Ensley OF near Everett. Pa. was
here last night In search of her husband.
wealthy farmer, who mysteriously
disappeared over a week ago.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
FRENCH MOTOR BOATS
SPEED AWAY TO T0UL0N

PORT MAHoN. Island of Minorce,
May 13.-The motor boats which left
Algiers May In race to Toulon and
arrived here, the end of the first stage.
the same evening, started for Toulon at
4 o'clock this morning
See large list OF real estate bargains
advertised today on page 3, Second Sec
ton, by Stone s. Fairfax.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
ROBBERS WRECK SAFE
AND LOOT P0ST0FFIcE

PENNINGTON. N. J.. May ga teIs-
phone message was received this morn
Ing from Neshanic, stating that the
postoff1ce at that place was entered by
burglars during the night The safe had
been blown open and all vaIuables, such
as stamps. stationery. and 5000 in money.
were secured by the robbers, who ea-
capped
The Washington times., 1905-05-14

See large list Of real estate bargains
advertised today on page 3, Second Seq
ton, by Stone g Fairfax~
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
75c Louisines. acc

80 pieces of Novelty Louisines and
Tanetas in checks and hair-line eff
fects. 20-in. wide and an excellent
fabric for making shirt waist suits.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
Barnsley crash
sc yard
II inches wide.

II Inches WIDE.
A weighty quality of
.Bleached B Tn 8 lie y
Crash. with fast sell
wage sides. A towel
ing of worth
1st fioor-Linens.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
Hooks and Eyes

Lion Brand Hooks and Eyes,
all sizes. black or white. &C
g cards Observation-Disclosures. >
Granger Combination Hooks and
Eyes. black or white; all &C
sizes. Regularly Sc for. &
Macy Hooks and Eyes; all
sizes. black or white. Reg =
ularly 10c card for. )
The Granger Invisible Eyes.
black or white: all sizes. &C
Regularly sc for. ..,............ >
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20c Ha bufais. Ioc

100 pieces of 20-in White Washable
Habitat. that is considered q big bar
gain at 29c a yd- Special at 19c.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
New shirtin gs

The right material for ei1ildren's
or women's suits. It is 30 inches wide.
all in white grounds with dainty mer-
cerized figures. printed in neat black.
light blue, or pink designs. Most
81 BLACK i2'rz usual ss 's &c fs5rle ~ at 5c
yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14
BIeached
Sheeting,
I0c Vi.

"a or 2A yards wide
.Bleaehed Sheeting- EX-
ira good quality.
Free from dressing
of any kind. A seldom
offered bargain.
1st floor.
The Washington times., 1905-05-14

1Sc, BIC. or FAC Rosetta Dress
Shields; sizes 2, 8. or 4 Can be
washed and ironed Each 1eC
pair warranted. Choice. >
Zoe and 12c Hattie's Favorite
Shirt Waist Dress Shields; sizes
9. 8. or L. Sale price OF
pairs for. Observation-Disclosures. &. ,
2lc. 2+c, and &c Busy No. /
Dress Shields of MORE silk; sizes
2. 3. or i. Sale price I7C
pair --...-....--.....-. -...-....
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seven other kinds white goods.

45-ineh Fine B1eaehed Irish Linen
Suiting, medium weight. pure flax
and soft finish. Usual G25ae xcC
quality. A yard.
l2-yard Piece Silk-Finish English
Nainsook. Real worth g. 81 n
Special ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. L. 5U
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soc Taffeta. 55c

25 pieces of 27-in. Taffetas In ali col
ors. including white. ivory. cream. and
black This silk has a bright lustre.
and every yard is guaranteed.