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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01

~ ~ WIEN MISS 4duuc AuduiS uc-
H cided on the production Of
Schiller's Joan of Arc" IN
the Harvard stadium al
Cambridge, Mass, on June %, she
knew that it meant an undertaking of
much magnitude. When you have 1,200
or LOO people on the stage at a time
things are liable to happen, things not
meant TO be on the program and
which tend to mar the smoothneSS
and beauty of the performance. To
avert the danger of incidents Of this
kind necessitates arranging every de-
This is especially true in the case of
a performance like that of Joan of
Arc" where historical accuracy in
every particular is SO essential, eSpe-
in a university town before an audi
enc of more than the average degree
of cultivation and knowledge of his
tory and literature. Miss Adams was
naturally anxious that amid the classic
surroundings of old Harvard the pro-
duction which was to portray the he
rOic life and glorious death of the
Maid of Orleans should be as perfect
as possible from both the historical
and dramatic standpOints.
Miss Adams arranged to leave New
York at once on the close of her sea-
son at the Empire theater in that city
and proceed to Cambridge with her
entire forces-company. stage man.
ayers and supernumeraries-for actual
rehearsal on the grassy stage of the
stadium at Harvard. with all the 1900
persons participating in the production
present. But before that for several
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
The PRAYER He Didn't Make.

In a certain parish near Dumfries a
newly made elder was summoned to
the sickbed of a parishioner. Being
naturally a bashful man, he was in
great anxiety as to the prayer he wad
haze to pit up" and wished to avoid
going altogether. At length he was
persuaded by his wife and started on
his errand. On his return his wife
greeted him with the query:
"And how did We get on, William?'
ooh, grand! He was deid."-Dundee
Advertiser.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01

The following real estate filings have
been made in the county clerks oAst
since last report:
Clarence f and Ada NJ Hottie f
unmd to City of Indianola,
wd to Sc or sw or 1921 .....S 311 Ws
Rachel II Hamilton ct cons to
George w Norris, wd to lot 8
blk 16 McCook ......... $500 90
George w Cook ct Tx 10 CHI
Boyle, wd to g hf sw or 3-4-
%. .....-..... i 90
Henry Kaufman ct ux to Hen
ry Amen, wd to lot 2, blk 80,
End McCook. ........ LOO %
Frees & Hocsnell Lmbr Go to
III X Adams, wd to lot Z, blk
81, and 3, IL, 10 and II. Bart
ley L w
Martin Nilsson ct ux Il Marion
Powell ct ux to Marion State
Bank, qcd to pit lot IL in blk
z Marion ............ " W
III | Peterson sheriff to Edw
E Smith, sd to lots A, D and
6 in 81 BARLEY go WI
Albert Shera to b f Norris, wd
to e hf Sc or and e hf W hf SO
or 1920. 1900 90
Nora NJ Kelley ct cons to Chas
II S%tennett, wd to lot D, blk
3, 9th McCook. 300 90 9
States to John N Town
ley, pat to Sc or 3-1-27.......
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
Too PRESSING,

And did you enjoy your African
trip, major? How did you like the
savagesT
ooh, they were extremely kind heart
ed! They wanted to keep me there for
dinner."-London Opinion.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
If Your Tastes Are

too fine for letter press p~rinting-if tksT~
demand engraving and steel die en-
bossing-come and get our figures or
such work. Don't send way or give
your order to some travelling shark
that is, don't do it before you have seen
our samples of such work Cd gotten
our figures.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
Kicked on Beino TickIed to Death.

Chairman of the Committee-You got
anything to say before we strings you
up? Bad Buggins fhe condemned)-
If it amt too much trouble I'd like
to have you trim the end of the rope
where it's frayed. 1t 'tickles me neck.
Puck.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
MccooK DIVISION FIRST ANNUAL PICNIC.

MccooK DIVISION FIRST ANNUAL PICNIC.
The various committees in charge of the arrangements for
ployees' picnic at Cambridge, July 10. are putting forth e
ort to make their initial event a success, and the occasion
to be a gala day for all who attend.
So far, the ollowing..progranm is announced:
OPENING song, America, y with accompaniment
by band.
o:2o Address of welcome, by Mayor.
o:3o Response, by our Superintendent.
$40 Quartette.
o:55 Band.
1920 Ball game, Mechanical Department VS.. Trans
portation Department. Prize, box of cigars
donated by G. Budig.
1920 Dinner.
100 Band.
I:Io Short talk, by F. Forbes.
I:2o Quartette.
I:45 Exhibition of strong man Juggling heavy weights.
1855 Women's foot race. Prizes, So and ST..
2:o5 Women's base ball throwing contest. Prizes, ST.
and soc.
2:I5 Women's nail driving contest. Prizes, ST. and
soc.
2:25 Women's lumber saving contest. Prizes, ST. and
soc.
2:3o Band.
2:45 Running broad jump, open to all. Prizes, So
and ST..
$50 Ioo-yard dash, open to all. Prizes, S. and ST.
800 Shot put, open to all. Prizes. ST. and soc.
3:o5 Pole vault, open to all. Prizes, ST. and soc.
$40 Quartette.
$3.50 Costume race, for boys. Prizes, ST., 75c, soc
and CSC.
$40 Costume race, for girls. Prizes, ST., 75c, SOC
and 25c.
3:45 Obstacle race, open to all. Prizes, $50, ST.,
75c and soc.
3:55 Pie eating contest. open to all. Prizes, 75c, soc
and 25c.
400 Catching creased pig, open to all. Prize, the pig.
4:Io Tug of war, Mechanical Department VS.. field.
Prize, soc necktie for each winner.
AIS Potato race, for boys. Prizes, ST., 75c, SOC and
4:25 Potato race, for girls. Prizes, ST., 75c, SOC and
AGO Egg race, for boys. Prizes, ST., 75c, 50, and
25c.
4:4o Egg race, for girls. Prizes, ST., 75c, soc and
25c.
4:5o Base running contest, Prize, S., ST..
500 Base running contest, for boys under H. Prizes,
ST., 75c, soc and 25c.
5:Io Running backward race, open to all. Prizes,
S., ST..
$40 Blind wheel barrow race, open to all. Prizes,
$50 Relay race, for boys under ii. Prizes, $I.5o,
75c.
5:35 Boys race, 75-yard run-around, two posts.
Prizes. ST., 75c, SOC and 25c.
$40 Quartette.
600 Band.
GAO Ball game, Leans VS.. Fats.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF "a
McCOOk National Bank
MCCooE. NEBRASKA
CHARTER No. SS2S

MCCooE. NEBRASKA
CHARTER No. SS2S
In the State Of Nebraska, at the close OF ousi-
ness. June %, 1893.
RESOURCES:
roons and Disconnts 1858, 4Os 70
6Us.draT,s sacnrad and unsecured So OF
n = Ronds r. secnre circulation..... 5000 10
Preminms on II = Ronds 1854 81
Ronds secnrities' etc 1900 81
Rsnking house, furniture and fixtures 3.1S5 95
Oa asepts1 Naionai 1874 50
Due from State and Private Banks
and Bankers, Trust Companies, and ~
Savings Banks......... ........... l,lOz ~
Dine from apuroyed reserve agents. 4O,S19 IS
Checks and other cash items........ 2 80
Fractional paper currency, nickels and
cents. .....--....-... ....--.-........ Oi -
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ:
sl2'9S2 ~ on
Redemption fund with us. Treasurer
Is per cent of circulation) ........... 200 90
S273, 1856 20
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in ..-............ $4,000 90
Surplus fund 1900 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 3,5ll VI
National Bank notes outstanding. 1870 90
Due to State and Private Banks and
Bankers. 2,053 O3
Individual deposits subject to check. 93, $50 "
Demand certificates of deposit.... 745 90
Time certificates of deposit .......... S,9SS 81
Cashiers checks outstanding....... 1,087 %
$273, 1876 26
State of Nebraska.
County of Red Willow. S.
/, {. j. OBrien. cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. c. j.. O'BRIEN, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
p. WALSH, Director.
C.. +. LEHN, Director.
p. F. MCKENNA, Director.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2Sth
day of June, 1909. j. K. KELLEY,
IsEALl Notary Public.
My commission expires Feb. Is, 1910.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01

Advantage is a better soldier than
rashness.-Shakespeare.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01

REGISTER FOR RACES, ETC.
1t must be distinctly understood that all who desire to enter any
of the above contests must register in book for that purpose at
Drebert's clothing store on or before July 9th, or on grounds on date
of picnic before 100 p. M, at which time book will be closed. No
applications will be received after that time. One exception to the
above rule will be the tug of war.
CHECK YOUR BASKETS.
Be it understood that dinner and supper will be provided by
basket lunches provided by all that go to picnic who can supply
same. All baskets will be cared for by refreshment committee,
who have provided checkmen in baggage car on the picnic train.
Be sure to 60 to train fifteen or twenty minutes before the train
leaves, so that you can get your basket properly checked and get
your check therefor. You can then get your basket on presentation
of your checks. 1t is suggested that all mark their dishes and
baskets with private mark, as an additional precauton.
As other arrangements are completed they will be announced.
H. E. Culbertson, w F. Pate and A. G. Smart,
Committee.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
Maude Adams
And the Noble
Maid Of Orleans

" W YHEN Miss Maude Adams de-
AA cided on the production of
Schiller's Joan of Arc In
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-07-01
Real Estate Filings.

The following real estate filings have
been made in the county clerks oAr
since last report: IL
Evening star., 1909-05-28
PROBABLY SAVED THE ALBANY
PROMPT AND EFFICIENT WORK
BY FOUR OF THE CREW.
Secretary Of the Navy Directs That
They Be Informed of the Depart
ment's Appreciation Of Daring.

Through the prompt and efficient work
of Louis Nolan, chief master-at-arms
r. A. Dill, chief carpenters mate; WIZ
liam Mcconnell. plumber and filter. and
Archibald A. Irwin. gunner's mate, the
United States cruiser Albany was prob
ably saved from destruction by fire at
Corinto. Nicaragua, April ~. according
to report from Capt. William 5. Ben
son to the Navy Department. The Sec
retary of the Navy has written a letter
to Capt Benson directing him to in
form these men Of the departments ap-
probation of their good work in extin-
gushing the fire.
Chief Master-at-Arms Nolan discov-
cred the fire in the paint locker about
$3.50 O'clock In the evening and reported
the fact to capt. Benson. who imme-
diately had the alarm sounded and pro-
ceeded to the scene Of the fire. He re-
ports he found smoke rising through
the battle hatch from the paint locker.
He ordered the hatch closed and kept
it closed until streams of water were
ready to play on the fire. The hatch
was then opened and four streams turn
ed into the locker. Upon opening the
hatch dense clouds of smoke and fumes
of oil and turpentine rose through the
hatch. Upon going down through the
Evening star., 1909-05-28
DECORATING THE GRAVES.
Memorial Day Plans of the Legion OF
Loyal Women.

The Legion of Loyal Women has made
preparations for the celebration of Me-
mortal day There will be open air me-
mortal services at Mount ST. Adams at
pm. Sunday and an evening meeting
of the c. A. r. at the Eastern Ppesbyter-
ian Church at 80.
Mrs. Laura V. Mccullough. president
of the Legion OF Loyal Women, will place
upon the tomb Of the unknown at Airing
ton Monday an anchor of green and a
floral piece Of sage palms will be laid at
the tomb of Gen. John A. Logan.
The section assigned TO the legion at
Arlington and at the other cemeteries
will be decorated with small bouquets.
The legion will place a white silk flag
bearing the words Legion of Loyal
Women on the graves of it's members
who sleep in different cemeteries. The
legion has received six flags to be placed
IN the graves of members OF the 65th
New York Volunteer Infantry in Airing
ton.
The tent at Arlington will be in charge
of Mrs. Olive c. Johnson. Mrs. Della Per-
ham. Mrs Eiecta Abbott and Mrs NJ A.
Knopp
The following school children have been
invited To assist in decorating the graves:
Helena Cheesman. Mildred and Caroline
Ralph, Ruth D. Sinclair, Della p. White.
Florence p. Gibbon. NJ. Helen Molster.
Josephine and Mary Gibson Estelle and
sic Winchell. Dorothy Gunion. Frances
warts. Prth Hild~eth and Masters
Harry Bassett, r. Bruce Webb. James
w. Walters, James f. Mills. John Brooks,
Stewart Bowden; Willie Smith: Morgan
Daniels. Henry Heiser. Frederick knight,
Clarence Reubsam. Thomas Matthews,
George B. Kennedy, Harry Enstemss,
Harry Shore. J. Sullivan.
Evening star., 1909-05-28
CANDIDATES FOR INSPECTOR
SEVERAL NAMES MENTIONED
FOR ASHFoRD'S PLACE.
Morris Hacker, Former Assistant
Engineer for the District. Among
Those Talked Of.

The vacancy in the office of building in
spector caused by the promotion of Snow
den Ashford TO be municipal architect
will not be filled for week or ten days
according 10 an announcement made by
Engineer Commissioner Judson this morn
ing. All the candidates, he said. are to
be carefully considered before a selection
is made.
Morris Hacker. former superintendent
Of county roads of the District and as
Park. it was learned this morning, is be-
ing considered for the position. Mr.
Hacker was appointed an. assistant
engineer in the District government July
IL, 1898. About three years later he was
promoted 10 the position of superinten-
dent of county roads. and performed
those duties until March 22. 1907, when he
resigned to accept lucrative position in
Ohio. He is now chief engineer of the
Ohio Electric Railway Company. with
headquarters at Lima. Ohio
Other candidates for the position who
are being considered by the Engineer
Commissioner are III. 3. Davis. inspector
of plumbing: Thomas Francis. jr, prin-
cfpal assistant inspector of buildings, and
John F. Healy. assistant inspector of
buildings. All three of these men, it is
declared. have had private practice as
architects or engineers and are familiar.
through associations in the Office, with
the duties of the building inspector.
Many Endorsements of each of these can
didates have reached the Engineer Com
missioner.
Evening star., 1909-05-28
WATCHMAN's COSTLY SLAVES.
Fined Fifty Dollars for Carrying
Razor To and From Work.

John Pippert, a night watchnlan for a
local laundry. was adjudged guilty of
carrying concealed weapons by Judge
Kimball of the Police Court today and
fined $50. Pippert was arrested in an al
ley near 9Th and streets last night by
Policeman Davis of the sixth precinct.
while the latter was investigating the
origin of several revolver shots. He ques-
toned Pippert and found that he had a
razor in his possession which he had
been carrying. so he stated. for several
days to and from his work for the purpose
of shaving when it was most convenient.
These facts were brought out by the
defense at the trial, in addition to show
ing that the defendant also carried a
shaving brush with the razor. The de-
Tense admitted the act was a technical
violation of the concealed weapons law,
but because of the circumstances pleaded
with the court that the accused be al
lowed to 60 upon his personal bonds. The
court refused. however. but imposed the
lightest fine permissible.
James Danlbreose, a second concealed
weapon defendant. failed to appear for
trial and forfeited fifty dollars collateral.
He was arrested last night near 18th
street and Park road upon complaint of
several persons who the police say. hap
pened to discover that he was carrying
a revolver. Sergt Bremerman and Police
man Staples of the tenth precinct made
the arrest.
Evening star., 1909-05-28
TAX RECEIPTS GREATEST EVER
$63O,OOO IN EXCESS OF LAST
MAYS FIGURES.
Unpaid Bills Will Be Less Than at
Any Time in History Of Dis
trict of Columbia.

Tomorrow is the last day for paymen,
of taxes for this year without penalty.
Taxpayers are hocking to the Office OF
the collector of taxes. Bushels of letters
containing checks are being received
daily.
The amount of taxes collected this
year is unprecedented in the history OF
the District government. At the close OF
the Collector of Taxes Charles c. Rogers
were $63OOOO in excess Of receipts Of the
same period of the month of May last
year.
This increase is due in some measure
to the fact that the new assessment has
gone into effect. But the books show
that never before has there been such a
universal payment of taxes by property
holders as has occurred during the pres
ent month.
The receipts tomorrow the last day of
payment without penalty. are expected to
be large. On the last day of May a
year ago. the receipts were Sl,717.OOO. On
account of the unusually heavy payments
so far. ii is not expected that tomorrow 8
receipts will equal that sum.
Unpaid Taxes Will Be Few.
According 10 Commissioner West the
less this year than at any time In the
payments on account of personal taxes
have been abnormally large. This is due
to the forethought of Collector Rogers in
addressing a card to persons from whom
assessments were due. notifying them Of
the amount of the taxes and advising
them that IL paid at once no penalty
would be added.
The response to this notification has
been general. with the result that the
personal taxes are being paid with
promptness hitherto unknown.
The collectors desk is piled up with en-
velopes containing checks mailed in pay
ment of tax bills The increased facilities
now in the District building have resulted
in a prompt dispatch of business and a
minimum of delay to persons who pay
their bills in person.
In the assessors office there are twen-
are promptly delivered in response to per-
sonal requests. The collectors Office.
with its cashiers cages. is enabled to
take in the money and return the receipt
ed bill with unusual promptness.
Business Methods Instituted.
Several business-like improvements have
been installed in these Offices. one Of
which is the daily checking UP of the ac-
count. the clerks remaining as late as Z
or o'clock. in order that the books may
be balanced. In addition to this. Collec-
tor Rogers is. with the assistance of one
of the national banks, putting thousands
Of checks through the clearing house in
stead of sending one of his employees
with the checks TO the several banks
throughout the city.
This enables the whole transaction to
be accomplished through the medium OF
a single check. 1t also avoids the direct
handling of a large amount of cash.
The addition OF a coupon 20 tax bills has
also facilitated business. inasmuch as 1t
enables the assessors Office to promptly
post payments upon its ledgers and thus
reduce to a minimum the payment of
duplicate taxes which. in the past has
been source of considerable additional
work to the office force.
Evening star., 1909-05-28
CONTEST A PITCHERS BATTLE.
Exciting Game Between Sacred
Heart Juniors and Seminoles.

In an exciting and interesting game
yesterday afternoon the Sacred Heart
Juniors defeated the Semiuoles by the
close score of > to T. The contest was
pitchers battle from start 10 finish. Cry
an was on the rubber for the winners, and
he twirled gilt-edge ball. Although he
was touched up for one more hit than
his opponent. he was effective with men
on the bases. Kid Cryan had excellent
control and plenty of speed.
Hallan was the slabman for the losers
and he pitched creditable game. HalIan
came off the field with a shade the bet
ter of the argument. Ashbuin. shortstop
for Sacred Heart. played brilliantly. He
held down his territory without a miscue.
He also connected with the horsehide for
a double and a timely single. Cryan. the
star box artist of the contest, clouted the
sphere into safe territory for a double
and single.
Evening star., 1909-05-28
NEW FIRE ALARM BOXES.
Fifteen to Be Installed in the Busi-
ness District

That fifteen additional fire alarm boxes
be installed In the business district OF
the city during the next few months is
the recommendation of W. c. Allen. cleo
trical engineer. Commissioner mcfarland
has approved. The cost of this work
about $4.Oo01wili be paid out Of a special
appropriation for the purpose contained
III the last District act
The new boxes are to be located as
follows: Box IS, John Marshall place and
& street; 126. 9th and r streets: 12S, 7th
IA 18th and II streets, 1J1. 14th and j.
streets. 16l. 18TH and + streets. 163, 18th
and ii streets: 164. 10th and G streets;
l65. 9th and G. streets: 1885, 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue; 1S3 18th and
. streets: 1aJ, 18th and F streets; 1856,
18th and i, streets; 1g. southwest corner
Of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue
Evening star., 1909-05-28
COMMENDS THE PROSECUTORS
ATTORNEY GENERAL PLEASED
WITH ACTION IN OKLAHOMA.
Saws Indictment Of Gov. Haskell and
Others Was Secured Under
Adverse Conditions.

ATTORNEY General Wickersham toda.
sent a telegram of congratulations tt
United States Attorney Gregg and Spe
cial Assistant Attorney General Rush a.
Tulsa, Okla, on their success under ad
verse conditions In securing indictment:
against Gov. Haskell and others charged
with fraud in the Muscogee town lo
cases.
The Attorney General said today the
government counsel were deserving o.
great credit for the ability with which
they have handled very trying situa
ton.
Grand Jury Reports Indictments.
TULSA, Okla, May 2S.-Indictment:
against Gov Charles n Haskell and F
b. Sewers, W. r. Eaton, a. z. English
w. 7. Hutchins and c. b. Turner, promi
nent Muscogee business men, on tho
charge of conspiracy TO defraud the gov
ernment in the scheduling of town lots
in MuscOgee eight years ago were re-
ported by the third special federal jury
last night
Jesse Hill, the only other man under in
vestigation and who was indicted at Mus
cogee in January, was found not guilty
Bond was fixed at 5000 each.
Gov. Haskell is the only one of the mer
under investigation in the city: He wa:
not in the courtroom when the grano
jury reported. He went to Muskogee to
day to perfect his bond.
Comment by Gov. Haskell.
Gov. Haskell issued the following state.
ment:
LAS a result Of four government attor-
news and an army of secret service mer
surrounding the grand jury and limiting
the testimony to just what suited them
indictments have been secured again.
II am thoroughly satisfied that wher
the whole facts are made known in the
open that the government at washington
will not approve of these cases. which
practically all the people Of this locality
know have no merit and that there has
been no violation of law in any particu
lar.
1.-The later disclosures in this case will
speak for themselves and show plainl!
the origin and intent connected with
them.
Lack, Of Funds Embarrassing.
."rhe only embarrassment to me in the
trial of this case is that many witnesses
must be brought from great distances
And much other expense which unfortu.
nately I have not the means to bear. but
numerous friends in Oklahoma, including
many republicans. have generously
| shared the expense up to date, kind
ness that l have since really appreci-
ated and only regret the expense of fu-
ture proceedings on that account"
1t Is understood that q motion to quasi
the indictments will be entered in the Nc
Alester term of the federal court next
month. Special Prosecutor Rush will leave
for Denver today. He had nothing to
say.
Evening star., 1909-05-28

match 1t was found that the fire was
apart the hatch and could not be reached
by the streams of water directed from
above. 1t was then that Nolan, McCon-
nell. Dill and Irwin went down through,
the smoke into the paint locker at per-
sonal peril and directed the streams OF
water on the fire. BY their efforts it
was brought under control. The men
remained In the paint locker playing the
hose on the fire until they were driven
out by the water rising to THE level Of
the battle hatch Of the compartment
Evening star., 1909-05-28
Lack, Of Funds Embarrassing.
College and School Convention.

The twenty-third annual convention OF
the Association Of Colleges and Prepara-
tory Schools of the Middle States and
Maryland will be held at the New Will
lard Hotel, November % and 81 1t will
be the first meeting of the organization
held here and all the local educators are
interested in the outcome
Evening star., 1909-05-28
Fatal Saloon Quarrel

OAKLAND. Cak. May 2S.-In a saloon
quarrel about payment for drink. Domi-
nick Cirmella. a bootblack. stabbed j. C.
Burlisson. carpenter, eleven times with
pocketknife yesterday. Burlisson died
Ave minutes later. Carmella was ar
rested. Burlissons home was in Ship
perton, England