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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
SIMPLE WALL DECORATIONS.
New Material and New Ideas for TIT
Decoration of Homes.


The styles of home decorations have
completely changed in the last few
wears. and it is pleasant to say that
they have changed for the better.
Time was when We hung mOnstrOus
patterns printed on paper against GU
walls, and considered them more or
less pleasantly. 1t would hardly be fair
70 saw that we considered them beau
tiful or artistic. But they were the
vogue and were put on. The time
has come when, with our better meth.
DDS for interior decoration, better eff
fects can be secured.
In wall coverings, whether they be
of paint. or of kaIsOmine, or of Ala
Observation-Disclosures the material used
to cover the wall-the thing desired is
that which has the greatest covering
power, as well as permanency and
beauty of color. Alabastine, a wall
covering ground from Alabaster rock
which means a hard white rocks
the ideal covering for a wall.
The most beautiful wall decorations
in the world are those which are laid
on with the brush. The mural designs
in our large public buildings, and the
frescoed designs in the large cathe-
draIs and churches, have a perma-
nencv and an art of which wall paper
is but a cheap imitation. These mural
schemes and frescOed designs can be
brought within the reach of the every
day home. They can be done with
Alabastine, which is permanent in its
coIoring. 1t does not rub of, and it
has the soft effect of pastelle.
A great many people defer the re-
decorating of their rooms not only
because of the expense but because
of the discomfort of it. With Alabas-
tine there need be no discomfort and
there can be no muss, for all that is
needed is to lay a sheet or anyas on
the floor, have your man come in with
a pail, make the solution and simply
brush it on the wall That is all there
is to it, and the room is perfectly
clean and thoroughly renovated.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
To ProIonu Life.

The British Medical Journal recent
ly devoted eight pages to a discussion
OF the best means for the prolongaI
ton of life. The greater part OF this
space was occupied by a lecture re-
Gently delivered by Sir Herman Web
er, D. D., F. R. G. p, before the Royal
College of Physicians of London, and
the main points of his advice were as
follows:
Moderation in eating, drinking and
physical indulgence.
Pure air out of the house and with
in.
The keeping of every organ OF the
body as far as possible in constant
working order.
Regular exercise every day in all
weathers; supplemented in many
cases by breathing movements, n
by walking and climbing tours.
Going to bed early and rising early,
restricting the time of sleep to six
or seven hours. eve question the
wisdom of this teaching. Most people
require eight hours sleep; some,
more.)
Daily baths or additions according
to individual conditions, cold or warm,
or warm followed by cold.
Regular work and mental occupa-
ton.
Cultivation of placidity, cheerful
ness and hopefulness of mind.
Employment of the great power OF
the mind in controlling passions ana
nervous fear.
Strengthening the will in carrying
out whatever is useful, and in check
ing the craving for stimulants, no.
dimes and other injurious agencies.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
Hothouse Plants.

The following abstract from the
Cincinnati Lancet-Clinic in regard to
one of the worst evils of modern child
life is very timely:
Refinement in matters OF social
life proceeds hand in hand with re-
inement in other lines as civilization
advances. From the standpoint OF the
physician and of the anthropologlst,
if is a question whether the physical
side of mankind is improving or de-
generating.
The method of bringing up chill
dren, especially in the families OF the
well-to-do, is too often a serious men
ace to the child's health and develop
ment. Too much indoor life, TOO
much supervision, too little freedom
of motion and will is undoubtedly the
of the many weaklings seen IN
the families of the wealthy. Such chill
dren have the characteristics OF not
house plants.
The remedy is, of course, to do away
with the surplus care and attentlon
bestowed on the child, to let the child
do more for itself, have O Iree-
dom, more fresh air, more play with
other children. Foods and medicines
are only temporary helps for child
weakness.
Nature is its W best doctor, and
in the end can take care OF "~hothouse
children if fond parents Will only
give her the chance.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

Those churches were hospitals during
and after both battles.
A shot from a Union battery, which
made a breach in the walls of Sudley
meeting house, is preserved by a
member of the congregation.
Bethel church, which was Fitz'John
Porter's headquarters when he lay be-
hind Dawkin's branch on Aug. 20
1862, has been removed four miles
south of it's old site, but the n
ton stones may be seen by those VINO
will enter the thicket of underground
that obscures them.
The Henry house, the Chinn, Dogan
and Matthew houses, destroyed by
shells, were long ago restored on their
first foundations and are to-day as
tney were in 81.
The Stone house still stands at the
crossing of the Warrenton pike ana
Smiley road, and until recently vas
occupied by a Virginia farmer, who as
oavaIrvman under Stuart fought
ovor the fields around the house.
the first shell thrown from Tylers OIL
yicion when the fight opened at the
Stone bridge, is still there. So, too,
The Van Pelt house, damaesG by
&c the Robinson house, and Robinson,
tbe old negro who dwelt there when
hunter and Heintzelman Grove Bee,
Rartow and Evans from the heights
north of the pike to those on the
south. dwells there to-day.
he Lewis house, Johnston's head
quarters, is still occupied by Mr. Lew
Is. and the hampton Cole house,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
A Centennial Celebration.

The people of Fayette, Ohio, recent
". showed their appreciation of the
favor conferred on them in having in
their community a fine old lady who
has rounded cut the full measure of
her hundred years. The centennial OF
Mrs. Amelia Dubois was celebrated
bv hundreds Of people who met to do
her honor. The public schools were
closed, that the children might join
in the celebration. In charge of their
teachers, they marched to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dubois and escorted
them to the opera house, where an in
teresting program, in which many
prominent people of the neighborhood
took part, was carried out.
One pleasing feature was the pres
~entation by the children of a quantity
of flowers the money for which had
been collected among themselves.
The interest shown in the occasion
by the people of Fayette and surround
ing towns is evidence of the high
esteem in which this remarkable old
lady is held. Every faculty of her
mind is alert and responsive, and her
brown eyes still retain their attract
i've sparkle. She is an accomplished
needlewoman. and still spends much
time in preparing dainty gifts for her
friends. Mr.. Dubois, to whom Mrs.
Dubois was married sixty-one years
ago. is no less remarkable than his
wife. The unusually healthy and ac-
4;,o old 900 of This fine cOuDle is a
testimony to the value of their simple,
natural, peaceful life of activity. Com
menting upon this, the Fayette Review
says:
Zones relation to the ALL are so
simple that it is not necessary for
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

1t is reported hat at a recent ex-
animation of candidates for admission
to the Naval academy at Annapolis
only eleven out of twenty-five were
found sufficiently sound physically TO
be admitted. The whole twenty-five
passed the mental examination, but
fourteen of them were unable to pre-
sent the necessary physical require
mnts. This fact is a fair index OF the
rate at which the physical d~ecadence
of the American people is progress
ing. Insanity, idiocy and epilepsy are
all increasing at a very rapid rate
three hundred per cent within the past
fifty years.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

and many other hundreds are buried
in individual graves marked with a
little slab also inscribed unknown"
Bones dug from the Confederate po-
sitions in the first battle are inferred
under a red sandstone shaft at Manas-
sas, five miles south of the central
fighting ground. This shaft is in
scribed Dedicated by the Ladies'
Memorial Association of Manassas on
August 80, 1889, to the Heroes of Vir-
GINA and Her Sister States, Who
Yielded Their Lives on July IS and
81, 1861, and August 20 and 80, 1862,
in Defence of the Confederate Cause"
Close by the Henry house there is a
rude Union monument erected In
Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at
Bull Run. Erected June 10, 1865"
In a bit of cedar woods by the rail
road cut at Groveton there is another
little Union monument In Memory Of
the Patriots Who Fell at Groveton
August %, 90 and 80, 1862"
There is no Confederate monument
on the battlefield.
Bones taken from the Confederate
lines of the second battle are buried
On a knoll at Groveton.
AS the positions of the armies Of
ten overlapped, it is safe to believe
that northern and southern soldiers
are mingled at Arlington and Manas-
sas.
Identification Of the bones at Grove
ton VS. not difficult, for while the
Confederate dead were buried in deep
trenches. the Union soldiers who fell
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

BLOT ON STATES GOOD NAME
Unsanitary Condition in Prisons and Slum Dis s
3 tricts a Crime. I


anyone to ~transgress. Instinct, that
mysterious principle that protects and
preserves all creatures, would protect
us If we did not bury it under an av-
alanche of artificialities. Our falling
away from nature is what kills. Our
getting back to it will revivify, and
this principle of sticking to- nature is
what one sees so distinctly in these
grand old people"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
Aids to LONGEVITY.

A man, 1O3 years of age, who has
used tobacco and alcoholic drinks
since boyhood and is still robust, says
he has always carefully avoided dan
ger-he has never ridden on a trolley
car or elevated train, and never con-
suited a physician.-New York Times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
q Wholesome Medicine.

"a wholesome medicine is Cheer,
And Hope a tonic strong; fo.-
He conQuers all who conquers rear
And shall his days prolong.
ga happy heart, a cheerful lip,
Contagious health bestoW
Az honey-bees their sweetness sip
From fragrant lower that blow.
"Let cheerful thoughts prevail among
THE sons of men Away,
And signs shall change to Loves sweet
song,
And night to golden, day."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

A darning machine, n which will
in ten minutes cover a hole that an
Industrious woman could hardly fill in
an hour, is a recently invented piece
of Iaboring saving apparatus.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
What "Etc," Means.

An English %schoolboy was asked
what "etc," meant. 1T is a sign used
in writing to make people think you
know more than you do"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

There may be plenty of room at
the top" but the climbing is not what
it is cracked up to be.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26

No chrOmos or cheap premiums, but
a better quality and one-third more
of Defiance Starch for the same price
of other starches.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-05-26
Rejected Candidates.

nd night to golden day."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
WRESTLING IN DANBuRY.

Danbury, Aug 23.-A large crowd at- tended the wrestling tournament given by the Physical Culture club in it's rooms on Main street Monday night. Three bouts were on the program and each one of them proved a clever ex- hibition of the sport.
 The first bout brought together Charles Lane of Danbury and Young Beauregard of Waterbury. to a finish, for a purse of S25, winner take all. Lane won two falls, the first in twen- ty-seven minutes and the second in thirteen minutes, winning the bout
 The second bout was between Joe Capiro of Danbury and George Gres- ham of Waterbury for a purse of $15 and a side bet of S25. winner take all. Gresham won the first fall in forty two minutes. Capiro. owing to having injured his arm in practice, forfeited the bout
 After the bout was over Capiro said he would like a return match. and Manager Curtiss for Gresham accepted and posted forfeit of s10 for the same.
 The principal contest of the evening brought together Jesse Foley. now of Danbury but formerly of Waterbury. and J. ]. Strauss of Brockton This was a pretty strong exhibition, which was won by Foley In forty and twenty four minutes respectively. Strauss is believed to be the same wrestler who met young Fitzgerald in this city in c preliminary match.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
THE SPORTING NEWS.

make runs often because Kelly's left hand hurls were not bounced on with great gusto. Neither was the team free from the greed of batting desire, fever which makes men slash furi- ously at the ball with the bases full and pop rhe sphere to waiting inflesl- CTS. Although five sacrifice hits were shown by the Ponies, there were times when one small dump Into the infield might have helped heap mo- tably in the seventh when the bases were full and none out. No run came because the three Pony batsmen tried to kill instead of coddle the ball.
 The game went into two extra in nings because of the inability of the participants to finish in nine turns what should have been simple for q rugged set of fellows to accomplish without any overtime efforts. In the stretched out session there were some spots which were set off by individual splendors. Cy Miller pitched capably. Altizer batted and ran bases in way which brought reminders to the spec tators of how many runs and games were lost to the Ponies in his long period of ailing. Tansey was record making base-On-balls getter, drawing four in a row. Flanagan's double sent in two runs. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
WRESTLING.
GOOD MATCH
 TOMORROW
Smith and Young Turk Will Do Things to Each Other-Cood Wrestling in Danbury.

There will be plenty of things doing down III the Simonsville Athletic club to-morUw night Ewhen Smith of the Brooklyn Athletic club and the
 Young Turk" of the Echo Athletic club meet for their match Both boys have trained to the hour and there is n whole lot of money bet by friends Of each. There will be many there to- morrow night, too, who will be anx- ious to get line on the two lads, for there are number of challenges lying around loose for both of them. 1t will be fast match and as the rivalry be- tween the two is bitter it will neces- sarily be warm contest from first to last
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23

in the history of the league that any team has gone through the season with out single defeat. It would scarcely be fair for the people up on the hill to expect that the Hills would expend their hard work all season in giving d big celebration. The residents Of that section ought to get together and give the boys the sendoff they deserve for winning the pennant. All it needs Is d head and the rest will follow.
 The picture of the champions of this season is good one and each face will be easily recognized. It has been one of the best teams that has ever won a championship in the City league and they all deserve great credit for their work throughout the season. The si- lent manager. Phil Kelly, and the az gressive but good natured Captain Pete Lawlor feel proud of the work of their team and they deserve every credit for keeping their team together all sea- son and for the splendid work they se- cured from the players.
 There will be no professional base ball teams allowed to play in Water bury on Sunday The promoters of such schemes might as well under stand just how the situation really is in this matter. The president of the City Amateur league has not the au- thority to allow professional teams to come here on Sunday. He distinctly understands that the first attempt t. bring professional ball teams into this ciry n that day will end Sunday
 playing in Waterbury for all time. Pro fessional teams who want to cons here on Sunday do not come for the sport of the game. They are looking for the dollar that might be in it and the City Amateur league. through it's president. proposes to prevent any outsiders from killing a sport, which has been so interesting to the pubic. and which will he interesting next year. unless outsiders try to butt In. Thst the whole matter may he thor oughly understood. then. let it be known once and for all time that after the series between the Wasningtor Hills and the Brooklyns. any teams in the city who desire to play baseball gre welcome to the grounds. but teams from other cities gre barred absolute ly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23

who thrills, no matter whether he is on land or sea, whether with weapon or fist. When you go to ball game you have a thrill when a batter slugs the ball. The bunt is scientific, but 1t does not thrill.''
 The coming champion was born 29 years ago in Jefferson county, near Louisville. At IS he left school to be- come plumbers apprentice. Three years ago he married Miss Florence Zeigler. Hart owns a nice farm 13 miles from Louisville on the Bards- town pike The home life of Hart Is filled with sunshine. The Hart cot tage, which is tastily furnished, is the scene of many happy little parties. Mrs Hart considers it pleasure to help in the entertainment of her hus- bands visitors.
 Hart superintends the cultivation Of his farm. One of his hobbies is rais ing Plymouth Rock chickens. He has hundreds of the species. but he will not allow gamecock on the prem ises.
 Hart owns thoroughbred horse. which he will not allow anyone but AlllSCAl OI NAIS IluIC u ullNC. AC pu~ gilist owns several other horses and several cows and pigs.
 In sight of the pugilist's training quarters Is Hart's mascot, Alexander. Alex is mule, and in the long ago had nimble heels. When he nearly kicked a coal cart driver to death. the mule was presented to Hart. He Is fond of the animal.
 Hart's commencement as pugilist dates back seven years. One Sunday afternoon, at William Weber's saloon. at Logan and Broadway, in This city. he seconded youthful amateur, Hnrt's boy knocked his opponent out. After the fight Peter Roser said he had S100 to wager that he could name man who could defeat any amateur in the east end William Weber ac- cepted the challenge on behalf of Mar yin Hart and bet Roser S15 on the side that Hart would win Roser's choice was Joseph Eichenberger.
 Eichenberger engaged William Schiller to train him and Hart en- gagged Charles Slusher, at that time a local boxer. In training Eichenberger was knocked out by Schiller and Eich- enberger announced his retirement from the ring Schiller asked Hart if he would fight him and Hart consent. ed. ... .....
 Schiller weighed 19O pounds. Hart 15S. February 12. 1900. the men met in Zoeller's hall to box twenty rounds In four rounds Schiller was put away. February F the men fought again and Schiller was knocked out in six rounds.
 Hart meantime took boxing lessons from Prof Gearhardt, at that time physical instructor at tine Young Mems Hebrew association. Hart kept himself in condition by playing left end for the Louisville Athletic club football eleven.
 Along came Charles Meisner, who, while in the regular army. had whip ped all of the soldiers who thought they could fight Hart beat Meisner to a frazzle in one round.
 ''Is Hart a hod carrier or a good coal heaver?" still many people asked.
 Not until Hart had met and defeat he regarded seriously as a fighter. But his consistent winnings brought him the desired recognition. One after an- other his opponents had been knocked out. until to-day he is among the fighters of the first rank in the heavy weight class. and the men who laugh ed at his early efforts are among those hailing him as the coming heavy weight champion of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
Two Players Nov Tied Fer the pirse
 Position.

Barmen. Germany. Aug 23.-rn the eighth round of the international chess masters tournament. contested hero yesterday. Schlechter won from John. thereby tying Bernstein. who drew with Gottsehall. for the lead. Janow- ski won from Scheduling. Wolf beat Tschigorin. and Burn defeated Leon- harlt The games between BartleIe- ben and Alapin and Berger and Marco zy were drawn. while that between NIieses and Marshall was not finished. The game between Burn and Bardeie- ben. adjourned from yesterday. result esi in favor of BsrSieleben- The recou0 to date:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
BARsrow IS CHAMPION
Wins the State Rifle Sheet at Somsr-
 ville.

Somersville. Aug 23.-The second annual state championship shoot was held at the traps of the SomersviIle Gun club yesterday and it brought out many of the crack shots of Connecii- cut. In the shoot for the state cham pionship at fifty targets H. C. Bars ors and the championship medal. breaking 46 birds.
 l.. H. Bradley of Bridgeport and Harry Metcalf of Rockville were tied for second place, with 45 birds. and in the shoot of Bradley won. Metcalf taking the medal offered as third prize The other scores were as follows:
 George r. Finch, Thompsonvilie, fl: Dr Moore. South Manchester. 43: Ar thur Pease. Somersville. 43. F. Mex calf. Rockville. F: Edward whue. Rockville. 42: Eugene Quinn. Enfield. I2: William McMillan. Somersville. 41: Frank Burke. Rockville. 70: A. Cooley. SOmers. 39: A. Arnold. Somers- vile. g.. C. II. Merrick. Rockville. 3O; ]. Smith. Enfield. 9. Mir Connor, Thompsonville. 9.
 Of the professionals who contested in this event ]. A. R. Elliott of New York was high man with 46. while W. H. Snow of Springfield. Mass. was high man among the amateurs from outside the state. Mr Shows total was A.
 The prize for the highest average for the DO targets shot at during the day was won by H. c Berstov. the amateur champion whose score was 1s2. His prize was a gold badge l. H. Bradley and T. A. R. Elliott were tied for second place with ISL and George F. Tinch sf TbempspavtIle had lSO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23

insisted that the fine money will be taken from the captain, claiming that the breach of discipline was without justification. He said he expected Me Cormick to appear ready for the game until it was time to begin play yes. terday afternoon.
 What McCOrmick's reason was could not be ascertained. He was in Hol- yoke when the players left in the morning and it was thought he might go down on a later train. Mccormick is said to have objected when an nouncment was made of next Sundays game ill Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
VERY POOR PLAYING.

Hartford. Aug 23.-Holyoke defeat ed Hartford here yesterday as usual In the fourth Justice made two costly errors, which were mainly responsible for Holyoke's three runs in that in ming. The visitors played poorly in the same inning, and Hartford's hits were timely enough to score three runs. The home team had plenty of chances to tie the score, but poor judgment on bases and a lack of head work threw them away. Umpire Smink's decisions did not meet with the approval of the crowd. The score:
 R.H.E. Hartford ... 900 3 1000 0-i Q 5 Holyoke 10 1 0 8 % 0-5 6 ! Batteries-Foxen and Doran; Me Cabc and Schincel; umpire. Smink; attendance. S1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-23
TABLE OF PERCENTAGES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At ChicaE go
 Philadelphia .....o 0 Q 2 00 Q 1 e-4 Chicago ...........0 Q O o O C. O
 Hits-Philadelphia. 5. Chicago. 6. Er- rors-PhiladeIphia. O. Chicago. l. Bat teries-Waddell and Schreck. Patterson and Sullivan.
 Second Game Phnphia 0Ioe0 seoo ei Chicago. Q 0o0 0 c Q 1-z
 Hits-Philadelphia. 6. Chicago. g. Er- rors-PhilsdelpSia, !. Chicago. q Bat teries-Fsenley and Schreck. Altrock and Mcfarland
 At Detroit
 Washington. c oIe c os0 l-i
 Ht.Nvashinston, {. Detroit. 6 Errors Washington I; Detroit. c. Batteries Patten and Heydon. Muhlen and Warner.