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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
The Star

1t is probable that the star Arcturus
is one Of the six greatest of all the
stars in the Sky. Notwithstanding its
brightness, it is so far away from us
that it is not displaced in position in
the slightest measurable degree, as
we change III position 200
miles in III annual journey around
the sun. Could we be placed midway
between Arcturus and our sun we
would receive thousands of times more
light and heat from the star than from
Our sun, and this Notwithstanding that
the stars radiation is smothered by
a dense blanket of metallic vapors. In
spite of its immense distance the star
is drifting slowly in a southwestward
direction over the face of the sky. its
motion changing its apparent position
by an amount equal to the diameter
Of the moo in the course of about
1000 years. So great an apparent mo-
ton must indicate an enormous yeloci-
ty in space.-New York Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
Her Protector.

"Well. SIR" explained young Mr..
Sooberbs. sit was like this: l thought
my wife might be afraid of tramps, so
l bought her a watchdog. He was a
fierce looking bull. and I reckoned he'd
about fill the bill. 1 got him in the
morning and had him sent right out
to the. house. When I got home that
night n of the toughest looking no.
boes you ever saw was sitting on the
porch. What in thunder are you doing
hereE l asked. We'll, boss says he, L
come Iookfn' fer a handout, an de lady
she gimme 80 cents to stick around an
perfect her from dat dog O yours.
She's sure scared of 'im.'"-Kansas
City Newsbook.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

guished Nebraskan the local trolley
company made an extension in its
transportation system so as to afford
accommodation to those desiring to
pay their respects to Mr.. Bryan OF
consult with him on various aspects
of the canvass.
Fairview is an ideal home for a man
of Mr.. Bryan's tastes and inclinations.
The Democratic leader was born on a
farm and has always loved the life of
a tiller of the soil even when the du-
ties of his calling necessitated his liv-
ing in a city or travelling much about
the country. Now he has a farm of
dence which. while not p~alatial or pre-
tentiOuS, contains all the comforts and
~conveniences for which one could ask
and affords room for his library and
the many souvenirs and relics which
he and Mrs. Bryan have collected in
the course of their wanderings in diff.
ferent parts of the world.
The distinguished pair have had un-
usual opportunities for making q yalu-
able collection of this kind.
It should not be forgotten that Fair
view is the home of Mrs. Bryan as we'll
as that of the man who is so prominent
in the politics of the nation. Indeed.
perhaps Mrs. Bryan should have more
credit for making Fairview what it is
than her distinguished husband. He
certainly wOuld wish that credit TO no
awarded her. She superintendent the
construction of the house, the erection
of which vas begun in 1901. Mr.. Bryan
being away from home much of the
time during this period. They had pick
ed out the site together some years be-
fore, when they used to take horseback
rides out from Lincoln and became i'm.
pressed with the beauty of the sceners
in the vicinity of the village of Normal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
Peppermint and Tobacco.

If you have a boy who has begun
smoking too early and whom you wish
to cure Of the habit, feed him pepper
minis. DR.. o. Clayton Jones of Silver
ton, England, writing in the London
Lancet, is authority for this simple
cure DR.. Jones writes: ITO break the
smoking habit in 4 youth there is moth
ing better than peppermint drops. He
cannot smoke with a 'bullseye' in his
mouth, and even for some time after
it is dissolved tobacco will not blend
kindly with the taste that remains.
Socially the cure may seem worse than
the disease, but from a medical point
of view the sucking of p~eppermints is
far less hurtful. A common 'bullseye'
will prevent smoking for nearly an
hour, so the amount Of sweets used
need not be great"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
MRS. WILLIAM j. BRYAN.

Thev hOught n few 0cres AFT q fine m
til they had 4 tract Of abo1t 15O acres
Then they briIt their homo on tha
brow of an ~aniranra comm.ndino .
view Of thp country fer miles around
The ho1so itself is Of ch:rnpd bric,, and
stone and Of yary pieasinr ,,cbf+nctur-
al design ,bo1t he extensive grounds
are man 1tf3r; of interest Including
a svin1a;g~ poo,. f3y nh ~, famf1y are
fond Of t,iv r,,,.. aud Mr.. i.,.v.1 i. .
particularly cool svi-..nar md tatos
Mo, s,,,., i, ~.,ivf~u s,-.n-. =, 49,. .rt -
women Guest; WHO are nn, ,,,r,-: in :.
There i; an Oil ftsE;,..pr f3-.,~ go.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
A FAMILY MIX.
The Story as 1t Is Recorded en- the
Tombstones.

The Story as 1t Is Recorded en- the
Tombstones.
In the early part of the last century
there lived in an old New England
town a Mr.. Church, who, in the course
of his pilgrimage through this vale of
tears. was bereft of four wives, all of
whom were buried in the same lot. In
his old age it became necessary TO re-
move the bodies to a new cemetery.
This melancholy task the much be-
reaved widower undertook himself,
but in the process the bones of the Ia
mented quartet became hopelessly
mixed. Priding himself on possession
Of a New England conscience, Mr..
Church would not, under the painful
circumstances, permit the use Of the
original headstones, but procured new
ones. one of which bore the following
inscription: Here lies Hannah Church
and probably a portion of Emily" An
other: Sacred to the memory of Emf
~ Church, who seems to be mixed
with Matilda" Then followed these
lines:
Stranger, pause and drop a tear,
For Emily Church lies buried here,
Mixed in some perplexing manner
With Mary, Matilda and probably Han
nah.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
WHICH WAS RlGHTl
See if You Can UntaneIe the Knots In
This Problem.

MS frODiem.
A young man named Enathlus de-
sired TO learn %eloquence and art OF
pleading, and he bargained with Pro-
tagoras, the ancient Greek sophist, for
instructions. agreeing to pay n half
of the fee down and the other half on
the first day he gained u case. 1t took
the young man so long to learn that
his tutor came to the conclusion that
he was delaying his start in business
to avoid paying the other half Of the
fee. so Protagoras sued him for the
money.
When the case came up for trial Pro
tagOras said to the young man: You
act most absurdly, young man, be-
cause in either case you must pay me.
If the judges decide against you, you
must pay, and if they decide for you
you must pay, for you will then have
gained your case"
You are wrong" replied the young
man. Il will win either way. If the
judges are for me. | will not have to
pay, and if they are against me | will
not have to pay, for this last was the
very bargain between us-namely. if l
did not win my case"
The judges considered the case mex
plicable. and as they could not see
their way to any decision they adj
.journed the case to a day that never
came for any of the principals. On
Protagoras' side it was q case Of los
ing when he Won and on the young
students side winning when he lost.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
His Discharue.

A touching instance of the humor
which neve deserts a true Irishman
even in his worst troubles is recorded.
A soldier was seen in the trenches
holding his hands above the earth
works. His captain asked:
"What are you doing that for, Pat?"
He replied. with a grin. as he worked
his fingers:
I'm feeling for a furlough, sir"
Just then Il rife ball struck his arm
just below the wrist. Then a queer ex-
preston of pain and humor passed
over his face as he exclaimed:
"And faith it's a discharge."-Lon-
don Answers.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
ANIMALS ~AMBIDEXTROUS.
Why Man Gives Preference to Right
Hand Over Left.


Right handedness and right eyedness
came with genus homo. DR.. George NJ.
Gould has watched for them in squir-
rels that use their front paws to hold
nuts, cats that strike at insects in the
air or play with wounded mice and in
no preference is given to the right side
over the left.
But in the lowest human savages all
ove the world choice in greater ex-
pertness of one hand is clearly present.
One cause for its development is in
primitive military customs. In all
tribes and countries since man used
implements of offense and defense the
left side, where the heart lies, has been
protected by the shield, and the left
hand was called the shield hand, while
the right hand was called the spear
hand.
Next to fighting came commerce..
The fundamental condition of barter
ing was counting with the low num-
bers, n to ten. The fingers of the free
or right hand were naturally first used,
and all fingers today are called digits,
as are the figures themselves, while
the basis of our numberings is the deci-
NAL or ten fingered system. Every drill
and action of the soldier from ancient
Greece to modern America is right sid
in every detail. Firing from the
shoulder and sighting with the
eye bring the right eye into prom
inence.-EXchange.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
Oriqin of Boston's Glory.

Even as early as the days of Henry
VIII some sort of volunteer force
had existed in England. and what is
now the Honorable Artillery company
was formed at that time and became a
center of instruction for the city train
ed bands during the time of Cromwell.
The Honorable Artillery company may
be counted among the things which
crossed in the Mayflower. for in 1893
was formed the Ancient and Honora-
bic Artillery Company of Massachu-
settS.-LOndCn News.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
A Girl After His Own Heart.

a Scotchman. wishing to know his
fate at once, telegraphed a proposal of
marriage to the lady Of his choice.
After spending the entire day at the
telegraph Office he was finally reward
ed late in the evening by an affirma-
tive answer.
IF l were YOU" suggested the opera
tor when he delivered the message.
I'D think twice before I'd marry a
girl that kept me waiting all day for
my answer"
ma, na," retorted the Scot. THE
lass who waits for the night rates is
the lass for me."-Eyerybody's Maya
zine.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

One Of the characters of the Demo-
cratic national gathering at Denver.
John /. Martin. sergeant at arms Of
the convention, has a laugh that is
exceedingly contagious. His face
when he has on a broad grin makes
an interesting study. Colonel Martin
established his headquarters at Den
yer some time in advance of the meet.
ing OF the convention. and his face
Soon became well known to delegates.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
Cupid's Hearty Appetite.

you know" said the soulful youth,
music is the food of love-
NONSENSE" replied the practical fel-
low. My love prefers lobster salad.
terrapin and other expensive fodder
Philadelphia Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
TEMPERANCE COLUMN
Conducted by the MccOOk W. C. T. U.
Advice From the Wrong Source.

At last a great discovery has been
made. 1t took the editor OF a liquor
paper to make it. He runs q paper in
Detroit, called Truth, which, like an
other organ of nearly the same nam
published in New York, should be called
more properly Untrutb.
Well, this is what Truth says in re-
vealIng its remarkable discovery to the
world: 1.-The trouble and bad feeling
that exists in so many of the Protestant
churches to-day is caused by some of
its preachers who attempt to speak up
on the subject of temperance who do
not know the first principle of human
nature. How much more good they
would do il they devoted more Of their
valuable time sticking to the more
beautiful stories the Bible %teIls!'
The writer of this paragraph evident
ly does not know that a preacher is not
a mere teller of beautiful stories. He is
a prophet. And a part of the prophets
duty is to denounce evil. The liquor
business is a frightful evil. 1t is de-
stroying the life of the individual and
the nation. No preacher with a on
science can keep quiet in the presence
of this blistering curse. To devote
''more of his valuable time sticking to
more beautiful stories the Bible tells"
night be agreeable to the man who is
de~bauching the people, but the preacher
would be faithless to his calling.
No. The pulpit is pitted against the
saloon. The preacher must fight the
iniquity wherever it shows its head. 1t
is a part of his business. The Bible
makes it so. And it is in a large mea-
sure the faithful and persistent preach
ing of temperance and prohibition by
the pulpit that is responsible for the
present tidal wave of reform. 1t is fill
ing the hearts of the liquor people with
dismay, but makes the heart of right
eous folks to rejoice.-Epworth Herald.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
To Think About.

"She seems like Il very nice girl"
Zone whom il would be safe to mar
ry?"
"Oh, no. No girl is safe enough for
that. But she's nice enough to think
about marrying if you only know when
to stop."-Life.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
So There Is.

81 didn't know you intended to
move-'
I'VE don't"
But your wife told me she was out
looking at houses all day yesterday"
well. that's true enough. but don't
you know there is a vast difference be-
tween looking at houses and looking
for houses?"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

JOHN I. MARTIN AND HIS SMILE.
Indeed. all old timers knew him al.
ready, for he has olIiciated as ser
geant at arms ut several previous
conventions. He is Il st. Louis law
yer and was born in 1913. He was
driver of Il levee dray when he went
into politics and got elected to the
Missouri legislature. Then he took up
the law and won fame for his conduct
of criminal cases. He is prominent in
many fraternal orders and traces his
Democracy through a long line of an
cestors 20 the birth of the party.
Representative Henry D. Clayton of
Alabama, one Of the prominent Dem
ocrats at the convention. is a native of
Barbour county, Ala, and a lawyer. He
is serving his sixth term in congress
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

teered to assist him In securing an
education. He matriculated at Ran
dolph-Macon college. Virginia. and in
due time graduated with honors. A
law course followed.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

and was United
States district at
torney in Alabama
from 1893 to 1896.
Mr.. CIayton's dis
trict in Alabama
adjofns t b a t of
G o S S m a n
Griggs in Georgia.
The two statesmen
went hunting one
day. They stayed
out later h a they
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

expected to and at HENRY D. CLAYTON.
sunset found themselves miles from
home and without food or drink. They
trudged along until they came to Il
cabin at the end of a lane they had
been following. Clayton raped on
the door. An old nan stuck his head
out of a window and asked grutiy.
what do you all want?"
1--WE want to stay here all night"
said Clayton.
We'll" growled the man as he bang.
ed the window shut, stay there; no,
body's henderin' you"
One of the prominent ~southerners
at the national Democratic convention.
Governor Robert B. Glenn of North
Carolina, who was chosen to second
Mr.. Bryan'S nomination, sprang into
national eminence 4 few months ago
during the conflicts between the or
ders of state and federal courts over
the enforcement of railway rate laws.
Though he stands firmly for the legit-
innate rights of the states, Governor
Glenn believes in looking forward
rather than backward. He said re-
Gently: Il long to see the day when
the name of Abraham Lincoln and
Ulysses Grant will be loved and re-
spected in every nook and corner of
the old Confederacy and when the
names of Lee and Jackson will be
cheered in Maine. Massachusetts and
California"
Governor Glenn was a leading figure
among the state executives who as
to confer on conservation of the ma
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
Not Very ConsoIjno.

Humorist-The editor makes fun Of
my jokes. Spacer-Well, l don't see
that you have any kick coming. That's
more than you are able to do.-Chicago
News.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

assistance. at the
age OF seventeen. o entered the Vir-
ginia Agricultural and Mechanical col
lese. He entered the intermediate class
3nd finished the year with the highest
distinction. The following year he
would have entered the senior class
and received his diploma, but was IN
zDle to do so on account of lack of
ands. He then went to Danville and
accepted a position in a grocery store.
He Joined a debating society and dem
90strated the fact that he had in him
Tie making of an orator. His talent
zas soon recognized, and he was Sc
Seted TO deliver an address before a
z1ion of Sunday schools. The audience
vas charmed with the power of the
Wung orator, and four of Danville's
generous and wealthy citizens yolun- !
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

SfJuIeu curing his
spare moments anC
at night. ana as a
i'V"rI h ne
was on;y sixteen
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

Hy of Napa county from 1894 to 1900.
He served in the Fifty-eighth congress
and has quite a reputation on the Pa
eific coast as an orator. Mr.. Bell Was
Darried in 1899 to Miss Anna Marie
Wuller. The former congressman has
seen one of the leaders in the move
ment to keep the Japanese from set
ling in large numbers on the Ameri-
can side Of the Pacific ocean.
&overnor Claude A. Swanson of Vir-
TnIa, chosen to second the nomination
Of Mr.. Bryan for president, served with
him at one time in congress. He was
ar congressman for a dozen years prior
70 his election as executive of Virginia.
II, the latter position he achieved eSpe-
cial prominence during the Jamestown
exposition, when it often devolved
upon him to represent his state 1T
functions incident TO the programme Of
the fair. He was only thirty when
frst chosen to congress. and his rise
20 the high posts of congressman ana
governor forms an interesting story.
He was: born 1t S~wanS3nville. TittSyl-
Tania. county. Va. March 81. 1862, In
his early childhood his father was
wealthy. but reyegseS came. and ut the
age of fourteen Young Swanson worked
is a laborer on his fathers farm. He
r-r-IfaJ C1rirr hi.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

CATHoLIC-Order of services: Mass,
8 a. m. Mass and sermon, 1000 a. m.
Evening service at s o'clock. Sunday
school, 2:3O p. m. Every Sunday.
VIM. j. KIRwIN, 0. NJ. l..
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
CITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Observation-Disclosures at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. and s p. m. G. E.
at 7 p. m. All are welcome.
r. NJ. AINswoRTH, Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
COMFORTING

Twill my husband live, doctor?"
well, madam, e he doesn't he'll
come mighty close to it."-Judge.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

BAPT:sT-Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at II 100 a. m. Even
ing service at 500. B. Y. p. U. at Up. m.
A most cordial invitation is extended to
all to worship with US,
h. BURTON, Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

MISUNDERSTANDING services at st.
Adams church at IL a. m. and 1901
m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Al
are welcome to these services.
T.. r. EARLE. Rector
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

when they stopped
sz William j. Bryan's home. neal Lin
ESiu, TO pay their respects he jokingly
EIguired of them If they would support
& pretty strong good roads plank in
IT'S platform. They agreed that such a
plank would have unanimous adher-
eace. There were six motor vehicles in
ME Sullivan's party, including a big
GDmmercial car carrying baggage, pro-
Tisions and other requirements for
sEeh a trip.
&r. Sullivan, who was born in Belvi-
dere, H., in 1861 made his entry into
Illinois politics as custodian of the
Cook County hospital. In 1886 he was
appointed a deputy collector of inter
ZaE revenue and in 1890 was chosen
E9Efk of the Chicago probate court. He
rs how & leading business man of Chi
eagO, being identified with a number
ri important corporations.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

He that blows upon dust fills his
eyes with it.-Danish Proverb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

THE chairman of
the Illinois dele
cation at the
Democratic national
convention at Den
yer, Roger G. SuIli-
van, who was prom
inent in making the
arrangements for
the gathering, Il
eled to Denver by
automobile and took
n party with him.
They met with con
siderable mud on
the way, so that
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
At FairvieW Farm
The Home of William Jen-
nings Bryan Near Lincoln,
Neb., and Its Talented Mis-
tress-In the Den.

TAIRVIEW. the home Of William.
- J. Bryan ear Lincoln. Neb.. has
been the Mecca for many pill
grimages undertaken In cOnnec.
ton with the meeting of the Demo
Gratis in national convention at Denver
In anticipation of an increase in the
travel TO the residence of the distin-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

CoNGREGATIoNAL-Sunday school at
10 a. m. G. E. at Z p. m. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday at s p. m. The
public is cordially invited to these serv-
ices. Rev. F. W. Leavitt of Franklin,
Neb., will preach July 90 both morning
and evening. No preaching Aug. ,, 9
and 10. g.. b. HAWKES., Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

Theodore A. Bell, temporary chair
1Esn of the Democratic national con-
E%Fntion, was the Democratic candidate
fEx governor of California two years
ago. but was defeated. He was born
IN Vallejo, Cal, in 1872, was educated
IN the public schools and was admit
sd TO the bar in 1893. He is a resi-
1ent of Napa and was district attor-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24
Noted at Denver.

Democrats In the Limeliaht
During the Party's National
Gatherins-Speakers and Of
dcers. - 80
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-Services, Sun
day at IL a. M, and Wednesday at 8 D.
m. Meetings held in the Morris block.
Room open all the time. Science litera-
ture on sale. Subject for next Sunday,
Truth"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

METHoDIsT-Sunday school at IOa am
Preaching by the pastor at IL. and 3
Morning subject, "Be Good" Evening,
Lessons from the Base Ball Diamond"
Epworth League at I. Prayer meeting
"Wednesday night at s.. A cordial vel
come to all.
NJ. b. CARMAN, Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

GOVERNOR ROBERT 3. GLENN.
tiOnal resources. and he was much in
tereSted in the passage of the bill pro-
viding for naturalization of the for
ests of the southern Appalachian and
White mountains.
Speaking of the results of the recent
conference at the White House, Gov
ernor Glenn said:
'In my Judgment it was the greatest
meeting Of any kind that has been
had in the United States since the
meeting OF the constitutional conven-
ton more than a century ago and has
given a better idea of how the state
and the nation can operate without
friction or conflict"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

The Demorest medal contest will
take place at the NJ. E. church, Tues
day evening, July 28th, at $50:
Music-duet, Pizzicate
Misses Hickman and DUNCAN
Carman
Recitation "A Political Parade"
Clara Rankin
Recitation, Drop Mary RozeIl
Vocal sOlo-Selected Rutb Wiebe
Recitation, ''The Tramp. Mildred Daugherty
Recitation, "A Soak in Wum Barrels
.........M Mabel RandeI
Duet-Selected Nina TOmlinson, Mile Ebert
Recitation, Taken by Surprise" .Veda Cadman
Vera Fitzgerald
Music-Solo, Der Freischutz-Weber.......
-.---.-...--..- ............M Miss Hickman
Presentation of Medal.
Music, America" Audience
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

E. R. EARLE, Rector.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-07-24

NJ. b. CARMAN, Pastor.