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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
Ancient Easter Customs.

A custom called Clipping the church"
was kept up in WarwickShire, England,
on Easter Monday, until the beginning of
the nineteenth century. 1t was performed
by the children of the different charity
schools, who ut certain hour tiocked TO
gether for the purpose. The first com
ers placed themselves hand in hand,
with their backs against the church, and
were Joined by their companions, who
gradually increased in number, till at
last the chain was of sufficient length to
surround the sacred edifice. Az soon as
the hand of the last of the train had
grasped that OF the first, the party broke
IN, and walked in procession to the other
church flor in those days Birmingham
boa Sted of but two chuChes), where the
ceremony was repeated.
An ancient custom still observed by
the boys of Christ hospital, London, on
Easter Tuesday is that of paying a visit
to the Mansion House to receive from
the lord mayor what are known as the
| Easter Bcbs. The ceremony annually at
tracts good deal of public attention, as
! the boys march lin fourS' through the
| streets of the city to the Mansion House,
| where they are forthwith RECALLED with
/ two huns apiece. Thus fortified, they
/ f!e before the lord mayor, who, from
sundry piles of new money on the table
before him, presents each Grecan with
a sovereign, and all the other boys, ac
cording to their standing. with coins OF
lesser value. Before they retire, the
boys have glass of lemonade. At one
time the alternative OF sherry was per
mitted This form OF local option, >
however, has been abolished.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
sootob. Irishand wel.h Music.

The battle music of Scotland, ana
still more markedly of Ireland, has a
way of trying the voice by sending II
suddenly up great heights. This, it has
been contended by many authorities,
was originally caused by the necessity,
at some important point in the air OF
making the words ring out above the
bagpipes' very self-asserting accom-
panlment. Welsh music holds place
not lower than that of the music OF
Scotland ami Ireland anu has a tone
and touch which are not borrowed
from the notes of other sOngs.-EX
change
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

In Lives OF the Ihstrious," bio
graphical dictionary just issued in En-
gland. 1t is said that when Hall Cainc,
whose resemblance to Shakespeare Is
well known. landed In New York on
n trip to America, he was accosted by
abe late Ignatius Donnelly, a stranger
70 him, with the words, Lord Bacon,
Y presume"
Some of the late Lord Randolph
Churchllls friends once tried to have
lord Salisbury rolnstate his erratlc
lieutenant Salisbury listened to them
patiently, and then asked: Have any
ef you ever had n carbuncle on the
back of your neck?" NO. was the
reply. "Well, / have" retorted his
esrdship. land don't want another"
The Hon James Bryce, NJ. p, In an
article on William &C. Gladstone, re-
Rates this anecdote: "Once in his later
Me when a question of great dellcacy
hnd difficulty was coming on In the
Mouse of Commons, and everybody ex-
kected to see him watchful and alert
and perhaps fidgety over 1t. he de-
Riberately composed himself to sleep
bn the treasury bench. and enjoyed
refreshing nap till the time came for
him to speak. when, with no apparent
efort, he awoke, delivered n speech in
which he said exactly what was need
I'D. and not a word more and sat
down, leaving his opponents so puzzled
by the safe and guarded generalltles
jn which he had half-expressed and
half-reserved his views that the sub
1ect dropped in n short time. because
no one could find In his words any
ahing to lay hold Of. 1t was often re-
marked that the greater the emergen-
w the more composed and the more
Ieompletely equal to 1t did he SEEM"
Very amusing is the story Of the lat
sst Partisan duel. Two rivals boxed
bach others ears, and mutual chal-
9enge to mortal combat followed. Ac-
companied by seconds and doctors, the
Noes, thlfstlng for each others blood.
Ar0ye out to the Bots early one very
chilly morning. The spot was chosen,
coats were doffed. swords measured,
che referee said: go. gentlemen"
and the fight began. But 1t soon
aawned upon the seconds that the
pombatants were less determined with
sold steel than they had been quick In
gesture with the open hand. Both
Saiiants exhibited an extraordinary cir
rumspection In their play, and. after
awenty-four assumptions of the bat
He. neither had received scratch. 1t
was already past l In the afternoon,
4he seconds were shivering. the doctors
Selt they were catching their death Of
sold. and there was no prospect Of
plther combatant ever hitting the 9TH
hr. Suddenly one of the keepers of
ehs Bois emerged from behind tree,
and exclaimed. Grossly: Look here,
gentlemen, l have had enough of this.
Here | have been for three hours look
ing at you two, and you are no further
IN with your fight than you were when
Hou began. Now, dueling Is Illegal in
ahis country. | don't mind winklng
IT duel for reasonable time, but |
can't go ON allowing the law to be
broken for three hours" Whereat foils
were put up, and the great combat
Has stopped, to the Intense relief of
Pvery one. particularly the combat
hnts.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

MAKO money honest and easy at home. Sample OF
Foods and full particulars for two Scent stamps for
postage. National Supply Co., Atlanta, Ca.
Agents be pTogressfvej manufacture your own
goods. Five valuable money king secrets sent up
receipt Of csc Address, Standard Mfg Co., No.
ss4 Hudson 81, Hoboken, Nj.
How TO make paint for lc per pound. Guaranteed
formula sent upon coipt OF 2sc X. II. Kelley. Boz
~, Dyersburg Tenn.
Look. For zoe in silver scnd you Stove
Polishing Kitten and Dauber combined Standard
Speciality Co., Ridgeheld, M.
Extra large Powered Sweet PeaA Large Package
To Introduce, Ice Agents wanted Elite supply Co..
No. 1905 Larimer ST., Denver, Colo.
Twentieth Century Hat Pin; holds hat secure in any
weather impossible to lose them Price per pair IS
Bay state Mig Co., Lynn Mass.
'Prom BAN Room 70 Hell" The book Of the times
Tells facts and tells them plainly. Price by mail 2c
Falls City Supply Co.. Louisville, Ky.
Badness a crime. Guaranteed cure for dandrufi
and grows hair on bald heads. Formula sent upon
receipt OF csc. Address, Mail Order Supply Co.
No. s2s Northampton ST., Buffalo, N. Y.
Drunkeness crime. Sure cure for strong drink
Formula sent upon receipt OF soc in stamps or silver
Western Supply Co.. 10. 1873 Curtis St.. Denver Golo
Magic copying paper. The wonder OF the Goth cen
fury. Full directions and formula sent upon receipt
Of eoc in stamps silver. Gem Mfg, Co., 0O5 Leonard
Ave-, No. St Louis Mo.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
Milk Reduced TO Powder.

DIR. M. Ekenberg, Of Gothenburg,
has made a discovery which will be,
of Importance IN dairy farming. He
claims to have invented an apparatus
by which milk can be brought into
the form of a powder, like -four In
appearance, but possessing all the
qualities Of milk In concentrated
form, N DISTURB excepted. 1t Is said
that this milk -four is completely sod
uble 10 water and can be used for all
purposes for which common milk "a
employed.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

for cattle and grain ow railway rates, and every
possib c comfort This is the condition OF tho
farmer in Western Canada, Province OF Manitoba
and districts OF Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and
Alberta. Thousands OF Americans are now settled
there. Reduced rites ON all railways for home-
seekers and sett ers New districts are being
opened up thi year. The 40 page Atlas OF
WesternCanada sent free to all applicants A pply to
H. Pedey Supt, OF Immi ration, Ottawa Can, or
to W. V. Bennett, S0l New York Life Bldg, Oma-
ha, Neb., Agent for the Government OF Canada.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
Mrs. sangster's Advice.

81 am engaged to be married Ought
I to tell my tiance, who does not sus
pect 1t. that | have been engaged be-
fore this. and that the engagement was
broken by mutual consentW
Certainly, you should tell your tiance.
DO not begin welded life with a secret,
Ladies' Home Journal.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

MOST WOndtrfuI kEaks Of
the century. Produces 9 Tons
OF hay and lots and lots OF
pasturass besides PER acre,
Grows wherever sOn 10
found. Salzer's seed n
warranted. That pRyA,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
Lightning.

1t ls believed that lightning is visible
ut a distance of 100 miles, but opinions
still differ as to how far thunder can
BE heard.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

The early sun Is shining,
The grass Is soft and dry,
The blueblrd sings his carol
Along the bright blue sky.
SO bring the dainty treasures.
The eggs of every hue
The Easter hare hid slyly
On Easter night for you.
See, purple eggs and golden
And red as sunset skies;
Now don't you think he stole them
From birds Of paradise?
Then start them on their Journey;
How gaily down they roll.
AS II a troop OF flowers
Had started on a stroll.
The birds laugh in the tree-top.
The brooks laugh from the hill,
And all the little people
Are laughing louder still.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

makes Il possible 90 grew
hogs, sheep and cattle at .
cost OF eutleAlb. Marvel
ously prolific, does we'll
everywhore. Thai pAYa.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
$1,000 for foc.

. We Wish you 20 Try our
Nv great farm seeds, hence
N offer 10 send 10 arm seed
y samples, containing thousand
! Headed Knle, Teosiuto. Rape,
Alfalfa, SpeltE, etc. (fully worth
900 10 get a stsrtl together with
n gre1tcatGlog, for loo pos'sre.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

Reason and faith through all the bitter
night did strive;
Reason was icy cold,
felt the chill; u
Reason was loud and bold, =
And swayed my will
Faith lost her gentle hold
And then was still.
The Easter bells rang Wild and free as
Christ alveT
Across the waste I heard them ring their
challenge out;
My heart was heavy with Its grief,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
JUSTTHINK OFT

Every farmer his own
landlord, NO incum-
brances, his bank account
increasing year by year,
land value increa sing,
stoci increasing, splen-
did clImat tie, exc llent
schools and churches,
low tayufinp hsarh ,rt,n.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
She Knew.

Teacher-Spell tray"
Elsie-T-r-a-y.
Teacher-Correct. Now then, when
the -" is taken away what is leftr
Elsie-A lot OF dishes an things to be
wa shed.-Philadelphi Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
GnalfY-
Victoria Rap0

Creates. cereal fosA on
sarth--eo bus. grain aud 4
tons magnifesnt hay Per
Alrs- That pnyn
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

The practice of hypnotism is illeg-
al In Belgium.
Only six per cent. Of the criminals
Of the United States are women.
The rearing Of silkworms gives en-
ployment to 900, 600 people in Italy.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27

yisidedin ~ States isstysAx
over 40 buA. per aers. wsAiso
have tho celebrated Mncea.
roniWheat, which yielded
en- our farms % bus. par asrs.
That Days.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
MarxaI Whaat

ThFo0 cared Corn.
100 90 $50 bss. per acre, 10
extremely profitable Al pres
ens prioes or COIN. balEeP's
seeds produce syeryvhsrs,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-03-27
3oth Century Oats.

The cat marvel, prod using
nom 200 10 300 bus. per acre.
BnlzeP's Oats are war
rautsd - produce great
yields. The U. o. AZ. Dept
calls them the very bssti
That pays.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
/ ABOUT PE0PLE-MAINLY.A

T. J. Graham of Tuckerman spent Friday night in this city.
 $4.OO to St. Louis and return, May 19, via the Iron Mountain Route.
 2-b-6t.
 Robert Jones, one of the substantial farmers of Glass township was here trading Friday.
 Thos. J. Burton, one of Cache town ships leading citizens, spent Satur- in the county seat.
 Mrs. H. F. Darnell left Friday noon for Jonesboro, where she will visit relatives.
 Take the Iron Mountain Route for Dallas. Leave Newport 4:42 a. m., arrive Dallas 7:15 D. m. Stop over allowed at all points en- route in Arkansas on tickets reading over the Iron Mountain to Dallas. Mrs. Fred Smith returned Tuesday night from visit to Searcy, the home of her sister.
 Thomas Duffer has fitted up pearl ing outfit, and left Monday for the Confederate park bar.
 Mrs. F. Schlitt and children went to Wynne Tuesday on a visit of ten days to Mrs. J. w. Burdy and family.
 Mrs. Joe Smith of SWifton and sister Mrs. Eva Harris of Tuckerman were shopping in Newport Saturday.
 Editor o. F. Craig, of Newark's newsy weekly, the Journal, was in Newport Saturday on business.
 John Jones, of Jacksonport, is su- perintendent of a large pearling camp just below that town on White river. l.. N. Nouss has placed an order for boat and expects to engage several men in the pearling and shell indus try.
 Oscar Clark returned Thursday night from a visit of several months to relatives in Mississippi and Louisi- ana.
 Mrs. Addie Willis and Miss Mary Laird went to Auvergne Friday morn ing on a short visit to Miss Annie Clements.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Gregg and little daughter, Margaret, spent Sunday with Miss Stella Willia ms, of Walnut Ridge.
 O. D. Hawn went to Little Rock on the noon train Wednesday, but has not as yet, concluded to accept the position offered him there.
 Digging the trenches for the gas pipe mains is now on in dead earnest the company having employed about 20 negro laborers on the alley back oi Front street.
 Miss Maud Drummond returned tc her home in Newport on Monday afternoons Iron Mountain local. She had been the guest of her relatives, the family of Dr. Scott, for two ol three weeks.-Paragould Soliphone.
 Pearls, baroques and slugs. The highest prices paid by J. E. FULLY & CO.,, IA Maiden Lane, New York.
 The negro, name unknown, who or Monday sold to c. A. Windau the 3l grain pearl mentioned in Tuesday $ INDEPENDENT, seems to be enjoying a streak of good luck, as he returned to Newport Wednesday morning with a 76 grain high button pearl. The find has little lustre and is of a yellowish tint, but owing to it's size will probably command good price.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

District Offices.
 For Congress: $. BRUNDIDGE, JR. For Circuit Judge: F. D. FULKERSON. For Prosecuting Attorney; w. A. OLDFIELD. County Offices. For Representative: JOHN H. KEEL.
 For Sheriff: R. w. RANDY. For Circuit Clerk: JAMES $. JONES. For County Clerk: E. l.. BOYCE. For County and Probate Judge: J. M. JONES. For County Treasurer w. A. JOYCE.
 For Surveyor: H. $. SIMMONS. For Assessor: PASSMORE WHITE For Coroner. F. J. HARRISON. Township Offices. For Justices of the Peace: J. J. MARTIN. GUY SMITH. LUCIAN B. HARRIS. For Constable: K. M. LAIRD.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

best seed corn, for sale at The Cash Grocery. b1tf
 Iron Mountain offers very low rates to Memphis, April 2S, 29, to see Admiral Schley. 2-b-6t.
 See Admiral Schley at Memphis, April 2S, 29 and 3O-take the Iron Mountain Route. 2-b-6t. Special train to St. Louis May IF, via Iron Mountain Route, only $4.OO round trip. 2b-6t.
 Mrs. D. Turpin, of Grubbs, was II town Friday shopping, and subscribed for Jackson county's best weekly pa per.
 J.. A. Albright who has been in business at Weldon, went to Little Rock from here on business Tuesday night.
 Mrs. Bettie Miser went to Newport last Friday, on visit to her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Jacobs. Melbourne Reg is ter.
 Mrs. Oscar Seligman after visit to Mrs. Sig Adler returned home to Ft. Worth, Texas, Saturday on the noon train.
 Mrs. Harry Herring andlMiss Laura Johnson returned to Weldon Monday afternoon after short visit to New port.
 w. R. O'Neal returned Monday from Hot Springs, where he took course of baths which greatly benefited his health.
 Mrs. John w. Wallace and son Wal ter went to Searcy Saturday noon on a visit of a few days to Dr. Chunn and family.
 Mrs. B. P. Tetwiler and sister, Mrs. w. P. Hammersmith, left Galveston Monday evening for Dallas, where they will spend the week.
 c. c. Cline has written the pastor of the Christian church tbat he may expect him to begin the meeting next Lords day.
 Mrs. F. H. Kath, of Burlington, Ia., the wife of the we'll known and pop ular shell buyer, came down last week to spend the season in Newport.
 To Memphis via the Iron Mountain Route, leave Newport at 6:22 a. m., arrive Memphis 200 p. m. Ex- tremely reduced rates. 2-b- St.
 Robert Cropper recently returned from Newport, Ark, and will engage in the laundry business in this city, Metropolis, Ill.) Journal Republican.
 Onion sets, just arrived, for sale at The Cash Gro= cery. b=207
 R. T. Robertson of Marianna, ar rived Tuesday to take position in the bookkeeping department of the Wolff Goldman Mercantile Go.
 V. Y. Cook of Elmo, veteran of the gray, was here Saturday night and left the next morning via the Iron Mountain to attend the Dallas re- union.
 B. F. Bush, tutor in the study of forestry at Harvard University, who has been studying Jackson county trees for several days, left Saturday noon for Fulton, Arkansas.
 Two boats were stolen from Stinson Robinson and Joseph Bridges, of Jack sonport, Friday night, and are sup posed to have been taken down the river by the thieves.
 Col. l.. Minor returned from Hot Springs Thursday, having been called to Little Rock that day to confer on business with J. D. Goldman, of St. Louis, relative to the leasing of the Planters House.
 MT. and Mrs. R. T. Robertson are the happy parents of two new arrivals in their home, twin girls, born Sun day, April 2oth. The babies and mother are getting along nicely.
 Pearls and Slugs==Send your pearls and slugs to J. M. O'Hara& Co.,, Mem phis, Tenn. Best prices and quickest returns.
 w. T. Black, general superinten-
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

DIRECToRs-A D. Bailey, V. Y. Ihos J Graham, J. w. Grubbs, R. A.
 Shofner, J. Stayton. We thank  dd to our surplus fund and profit
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25

Special train leaves Newport at 800 p. m May 17th returning leaves St. Louis HOO D. Sunday May 18th For further information call address,
 VIM. M. GREGG Agent.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-04-25
Pearls and Slugs-=Send your pearls and slugs to J. M. O'Hara& Co.,, Mem phis, Tenn. Best prices and quickest returns.

w. T. Black, general superinten- dent of the Union Compress Com pany, was here from Little Rock Wednesday morning and returned on the noon train. The receipts at the Newport Compress up to the present time for this season, have been slightly in excess of 52,OO0 bales.
 "Van Dusen, Van Dysen or Van Hysen, from nowhere in particular' began the publication of the DAILY and WEEKLY INDEPENDENT just one year ago Tuesday, and contrary to the the often repeated prediction of a contemporary, has entered volume No. II. The INDEPENDENT has pros pered and thanks most cordially it's friends and patrons for their generous support.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-07

referring to the tragedy at the pond,
amounted to nothing. I didn't ac-
complish anything. But the efforts of
that young fellow Morrow were most
remarkable. He can swim like duck;
but his pluck, courage. discrimination
and devotion to duty are superior to
his swimming. I have never before
seen anything like the work he did
under such trying circumstances
Mr.. w. E. Ferguson left last night for
a visit to his sister, Mrs. Frank Smith,
at Mt. Pleasant, S. C. Incidentally he
will visit the exposition at Charleston.
DR.. George Walker, Of Baltimore.
Nd, arrived in Yorkville last Sunday
afternoon on a brief visit to relatives
and friends, returning on Monday af-
ternoon. He expects to sail for Europe
today with a view to spending six
months in Berlin, Leipsic, Germany
and Paris, France.
Master Frank C. Riddle had mar
row escape from severe injury last
Saturday evening, as the result Of a
fall from his pony. He was galloping
out to Blacks pond. When he reach
ed a point opposite the Jail, the pony
made a sudden halt and he was pitch
ed over its head. He was rendered in
sensible from the fall, and there went
out a rumor that he had been killed.
Dr r. A, Bratton happened along op-
portunely in the same direction, how
ever, and gave him quick medical at
tention. Master Frank has about re-
covered from the jolting he received.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-07

titled to liberal fees for their efforts to
save the presidents life. 1t is. under
stood that an agreement has been
reached whereby $4,000 of the amount
to be appropriated shall go to the doc
tors and the remainder Will be used
to defray the funeral expenses. Friends
of the dead president and others inter-
ested in the subject have been consult
ed, and it is believed that the allow
ance thus made is not only liberal and
reasonable, but entirely satisfactory to
all concerned. Statements of all the
expenses incurred were submitted to
the committee. and the amount named
will cover all obligations Of the gov
ernment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-07
LOCAE. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. T. Massey, Tirzah-Offers $4,000 to-
mato plants Of the best varieties, at
20 cents per hundred.
o. E. Grist-Has placed a lot Of tools
in the hands of w. o. Rawls which
are for sale cheap for casn.
Jesse A. Gasky, Concord, N. C.-Gfves
warning to all persons not to harbor
or employ his son George, who has
left home without consent.
r. Meek Barnett, agent for heirs OF
Mrs. ]. M. Barnett-Gives notice that
he will sell three shares of Glover
Cotton Manufacturing company stock
on Saturday, May 18th, to the highest
responsible bidder for cash.
D. c. Clark, Agent-Says that the kei-
fer pear is the best suited to this cli-
mate and invites you to see him for
particulars.
J. F. Pursley. Clover-Tells you that
he has received a lot Of Armour's 8
hams. He sells the Boles cotton hoe.
He Is receiving vegetables from Flor
ida constantly.
w. M. Kennedy. Agent-Invites your
attention to farm tools, inks, station
cry, seeds, tobacco, crockery, prunes,
canned goods, and calls especial at
tention to tailor made clothing.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Tell you that
their soda fountain Is now fizzing.
They tell you Of DR.. Reid. who is
now with them, and they want to
sell you the drugs you need.
H. G. Strauss & Co.-Tell you tnat
their millinery sales this season are
beyond their expectations and invite
the ladies to come and see them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-05-07

THE Greenville News makes the point
that if the pledge indicated by Senator
Tillman as being proper one for SEN
atorial candidates, be adopted, the list
of elligibles will be thinned down ito
Messrs. Latimer and Evans, for they
are the only two who could sign such
a paper without stultifying themselves.
The point is very we'll taken; and it. is
quite possible that it is because of this
very fact that Senator Tillman is pro-
posing such a scheme. He has repeat
ed, until he believes himself. that Sen
ator McLaurin had not ghost of a
chance of election, and he is now prob
ably working a dodge by which he can
get rid of the others.