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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

r. W. Cole OF Nelson has been ap.
pointed postmaster at Nelson, Neb- /,
and A. G. Mcfarland, postmaster in
boyd county to succeed j M. MOGin-
lite, resigned.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

Prof. Bruner, of the state univer-
jty, experimental with moth trepS
nd caught 5000 in fifteen nights.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

On the date at which the census was
taken there were $50 794 1896 worth OF
poultry on foot In the United States.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

The complaint against Al Beard
was dismissed by Police Judge Cos
grove Of Lincoln and he was ordered
released. Beard was accused Of the
murder Of j. Gillian and was
brought from Kansas City for trial
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

When girl goes to have her fortune
told, she acts as guilty as boy going
into a saloon for his first drink.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

The Rev Paul Bandy at Fairfield
las resigned as pastor OF the Con-
lregatJnal church at Fairfield and
left for Berkeley, Cal. where he has
Lccepted call.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

The state convention OF the Chris
liam EndeavUr socities was held In
omaha last week.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

Fremont girls have combined In a
etusal Of attentions from young men
Who Use tobacco.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

V. II. Herfel, pioneer OF Allen
county, a week ago fell and injured
his head. He fingered on for severas
days, but died from the shock and
internal injuries caused by his falh
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

Human Skeleton-That salesman
seems to be pretty slick guy.
Fat Woman-I should say he was
Hes just talked the "Legless Won
Ser" into buying pair Of shoes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

Mrs. II. A. Lockwood was killed
by a freight train while crossing
Main street in Valley Her horse
was killed also and the buggy
smashed. Mr.. Lockwood, her huS
band was candidate for county
treasurer a few years ago on the fu-
sion ticket. He lives five mile north
east Of Valley.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

A cloudburst occurred seven miles
southeast OF Bayard and Red Willow
creek rose twenty feet In half that
many minutes. The waters washed
away the house of Richard Vivian
and Mr.. Vivian narrowly escaped
drowning. A genreal rain and hail
storm followed and did considerable
damage to small grain.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

George Gould, assistant cashier OF
the wrecked Platte Valley bank at
Bellwood, has been bound over to
the district court on charge OF
being accessory to the issuing Of
forged paper. George Gould was moi
officially connected with the bank,
but assumed the duties OF assistant
cashier during the frequent absence
Of his brothers.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10
Cut OFF.

II went to the play last night"
"How did you like it?"
81 didn't hear 1t. l sat in front OF
two women who were talking about a
SEEDING" -
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

l.. L. VIM whose real name IL
F. f. Mills, and who succeeded In
cashing about $500 worth Of forged
school warrants at Norfolk waved
examination and was bound over
to the district court. Two hundred
dollars Of the cash was recovered
having been sent to Omaha in z
typewriter.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10
NEBRASKAN0TES.

A charter has been issued for
state bank at Stockville.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-10

The city council of Lincoln sitti ns
as a board of equalization finished
the hearing of the complaint against
the assessed valuation Of the Lincoln
Gas g. Electric company and the
Lincoln Traction company, made by
the commercial club, and adjuorned
leaving the valuation as given tn
by the commissioned OF taxes I'M
changed.
Three hundred and twenty acres On
farm land near Nebraksa City re-
Gently sold for s25, 800.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
.ADDICKS CALLED
ON PRESIDENT
His Visit Was Not Productive
of the Results Desired.
Presidents Policy

Washington, Dec. S.--J. Edward Ad-
dicks called on President Roosevelt
Saturday afternoon to lay before him a
detailed statement in writing regard
ing the Delaware political situation.
The statement consisted mainly of
tables of figures printed in his Will
mington organ. purporting to show
the relative strength Of the Regular
and Union Republicans in every pre-
cinct in the State at the last election.
The gas mans avowed object in sub
hitting this statement IS to convince
the President that the Addicks men are
in the ascendancy in the State Of Della
ware.
The talk between Mr.. Addicks and
the President occupied about twenty
minutes At it's conclusion Mr.. Ad-
dicks would make no definite state
ment in regard to what passed at the
meeting. but made it known that he
was not satisfied to allow the impress
sion to exist anywhere in Delaware
that the President was not disposed 10
favor the Addicks faction.
When Mr. Addicks came from the
Presidents Office he said in answer to
a question:
Il did not ask the President in SO
many words 10 take any sides in the
political situation i'm Delaware ] want
to show that our side has the majority
of the votes in the State. Then we
want fair play. We have beaten the
Democrats in a fair fight and now We
want to beat the bolters in the same
way.
There will be an election for two
senators i'm Delaware next January
Two senators will be elected-two Re-
publicans."
"And Mr. Addicks will be one Of
them ?" asked a reporter
There won't be an election unless he
is one of them" replied Mr Addicks
/ Then he entered his carriage and drove
away.
Although no official statement was
forthcoming from any person in au-
thority at the White House this after.
noon. It is known by persons who have
/ talked with the President during the
last few days that he has not changed
his mind in any degree with reference
to the Delaware situation. He is de
/ termined that the factional difficulties
shall be settled without any interven-
| tion from him. if they are settled al
all He stands on the public state
mont that he made several days ago
that he will recognize no faction il
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
TO DEVELOP TEXAS PROPERTY
Local Business Men Organize the
Sabine Land and Development
Company

The Sabine Land and Development
Company. which company is to develop
and sell about 1000 acres OF land in
the oil district of Texas, near the land
of the Eastern Texas Oil Gas and
Mineral Company, was organized in the
ofice OF William S. Hilles on Satur-
day.
The directors chosen We're Samuel
n. Trump, Thomas S. Bellah, William
s. Hilles, Harry A. Miller and Walter
l.. Butler. The directors organized by
electing Samuel n Trump president;
Harry A. Miller vice-president, and
Walter i. Butler, secretary and treas
urer. The new company viii at once
proceed with the development and sale
Of its land The stockholders include
number of prominent citizens and
business men. and the meeting of the
stockholders on Saturday was unusu-
ally large. The main office of the COM
pany will be in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
DIAMOND STATE
OFFICER RESIGNS
Vice President Bards Leaving
Causes Several Discharges
of Other Employees

George NJ. Bard has resigned as vice
president and general manager of the
Diamond State Steel Company. His
resignation was handed in on Saturday
and accepted Immediately. and the po-
sition villa be filled by Howard r. Wal
lace, president of the company.
Mr.. Bard came here from Chicago
last February, where he was connected
with the Republic Iron and Steel Com
pany, which he assisted I'm organizing.
He is thoroughly acquainted with all
branches OF the business. The retiring
officer was recently made president Of
the Salisbury Steel and Iron Company,
Of Herkiner county, New York, but the
position is largely advisory. and he
will spend the rest of the winter ac-
auainting himself with the steel situa-
ton of the East
H. r. Bard. foreman of the machine
shop: Yardmaster Mckenzie and
Shearsman of the Bar Mill Struck
combe. who came here with Mr.. Bard,
were asked to resign this morning.
There are many others that will follow,
IL is thought.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
INSPECTED RAILROAD YARDS
Yardmaster cantwell Returns From
West--Says Local Yards Good as Any

Yardmaster c. II. Cantwell has re-
turned from a trip through the West
inspecting the different yards along the
line He went as far West as Conway.
twenty-five miles beyond Pittsburg,
where one OF the largest freight yards
in the country is located. In speaking
of his trip Mr. Cantwell said that the
new yards here will compare favorably
with any in the United States. The
system of handling and classification
of trains is not as good as the one here.
He said he had picked up a number OF
things which he may put in practice
The rest rooms OF the Y. NJ. C. A.
scattered about the yards IN the West
are new. and are great cOnyeniences 70
the men. When the new yards arc
completed here it is probable that
something similar to them will be i'm
trOduced ia this city.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS THE HULL
Torpedoboat Destroyer Makes Good
at Official Trial Trlps--Built in
This City

The tor@edoboat destroyer Hull
made its official trial trip on Saturday
afternoon over the Barren Island
course. in Chesapeake bay, and made
the spsed required by the Government,
and was accepted The trial trip has
been postponed several times on ac-
count of the weather. she having left
here more than two weeks ago to pre-
pare for the trip. President Reed, Of
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany. was present
The construction of the Hull was au-
thorized by Congress in the act ap-
proved May 4. 1898. and the contract
for it's construction was signed by tn,
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company in
October. 1898. THE destroyer wa'
launched Saturday. June 2l, of this
year. The destroyer is PAS feet long
% feet extreme breadth, and at feet
inches mean draft displaces 40S tons
The guaranteed speed is % knots al
hour and this the destroyer made
with ease.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
EXPLOSION
SHAKES CITY
Powder Mill in the Ha9Iey Yard
Goes Up With Terrific Report.
William Mcdowell Killed

With a terrific crash, which could be
heard for miles around, the grinding
mill in the Hagley yards Of the e. /.
DUPONT dc Nemours Company, near
Rising Sun. exploded this afternoon at
o'clock, killing one man, William
Mcdowell. and wrecking the building.
The explosion was plainly heard
here, and the force was so great that
almost every building in the city
shook. People who were on the streets
ran in the direction of the Wilmington
City Electric Company's plant. at
Fifth and Tatnall streets, thinking
that an explosion had occurred there
1t soon became rumored, however, that
the DUPONT powder mills had again
blown uD.
Mcdowell lived at No. II Small
Run. and he was In the build
ing working when the explosion occur
red. Mcdowell was the only workman
in or about the building, which is 10.
Gated in the upper end Of the yard.
His body was blown to atoms. ant
the cause Of the catastrophe will prob
ably never be learnedl Mcdowell wal
about 40 years OF age. and leaves
wife and one child.
Houses in the vicinity of tho powde
plant were shaken to their foundations
Residents living near the works sa
the explosion was one of the heavies
that ever occurred.
: Following the explosion immens
clouds of white smoke arose in IA
clear sky and foated like clouds owe
Evening journal., 1902-12-08

lot Almost Immediately the jovial,
popular Gentleman from Maine" be-
came Gear" Reed. To rule the house,
in which there was a bare Republican
majority and a strong and determined
minority. was a tremendous and most
difficult task. Mr.. Reed chose to rule
with a rod of iron. AS the centre Of
the stormy scenes that made the ses-
sions of the 51st congress memorable
Reed became famous. Mr. Reed en-
forced what he believed was his con-
stitutional power TO count members
present in the house as participating
in a vote despite their refusal to use
their privilege. Thus he did away
with the fiction that a man could be
physically present in the hall of the
house and could at the same time be
constructively absent.
In the early days Of the 51st con-
gress the enforcement of this method
of counting a Quorum caused daily bat
ties in the house. The Democrats
fought vigorously and adopted OBJ
structive tactics. Reed preserved his
good humor. but he was inhexible and
always won. When he counted a
quorum he declined to allow his count
to be disputed. It is said that at one
time, when Representative Galusha A.
Grow, Of Pennsylvania, left his hat
lying on his desk, while he was in
committee room, Speaker Reed Sc
cured a quorum by counting the hat.
Finally the speaker was fortified in
his position by the adoption of the
famous Reed rules" on February IA,
1890
To Mr.. Reeds unhinching courage
in carrying out the course he had de-
termined upon in this congress was
due the passage of the measures that
had been determined upon by the par
ty leaders, including the Mckinley
tariff bill. It was thus that Mr. Reed
played no small part in bringing to
the front the man who afterward pre-
vented his obtaining the Republican
nomination for the presidency.
Mr.. Reed remained in congress long
enough TO see the bitterness engen
dered by the struggle OF the 51st con
gress completely Obliterated, and
when he laid down the gavel at tho
end of the 55th congress, after his ap
preciative reply to the address which
Mr.. BailGS. Of Texas, made in moving
the vote of thanks. it can well be
questioned whether he was not even
more popular personally on the Demo
cratic side than on the Republican
side of the house.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
THREE ACCIDENTS
None of Cases Serious and Injured
Are Recovering

While walking across railroad
bridge at Perryville. Md, late Satur-
day night. Hugo Creedon. a stone ma
son, fell between the ties and sustain
ed painful injuries. He was brought to
this city and admitted to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, where his condition
has improved.
James Welsh, brakeman, employed
on the Pennsylvania railroad, was
caught between freight cars on Satur-
day night and badly squeezed. He was
removed to the Delaware Hospital
where. after being examined, It was
discovered that his right leg had bd,n
strained 10 some extent.
A falling piece of iron is responsible
for the injuries Barrett p. Conner Of
No. 901 Bennett street. an employe OF
the Diamond State Steel Company re-
ceived on Saturday A nail was torn
from the second finger OF his right
hand. the fourth finger crushed and
two fingers Of his left hand badly
mashed.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08

the city AS soon as the explosion oc-
curred the relatives Of the men en-
ployed in the yard hastily ran to the
mills They were enforced by hun
dreds of people who quickly congre-
gated about the scene OF the disaster
The explosion occurred at exactly 1
o'clock, just as the machine had been
started. 1t is a lucky thing it did not
occur a little later, as the packing
house machinery had not been started
when the explosion occurred. The
slightest accident to It's machinery
would cause an explosion which would
have been much more serious than the
one that did occur, and more lives
would have been lost.
The spot where the grinding mill
stood this morning is now marked by
a big hole. and fragments of the build
ing and machinery are scattered about
for more than half a mile around.
The mill was located at the foot Of
steep hill near the Brandywine, and all
among the rocks the pieces OF lumber
were imbedded in many instances
tearing up trees and crashing Through
the underbrush. Just across the
stream piece of shafting was inn
bedded in the side Of tree for more
than three feet, and hanging I'm the
trees were strips of betting and por-
! tions of the roof
Not long after the explosion men em-
ployed at the other mills began search
ing the woods for portions of the un-
fortunate MANS body. A battered
powder can was used as a receptacle
and the pieces Of flesh. none of them
larger than a quarter, were picked up
between two sticks and deposited in
the kettle.
Four years ago tomorrow there was
an explosion at the Hagley yards
which caused the death of one man and
d the injury Of several others.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
TO BUILD OFFICE
FOR YARDMASTER
Pennsylvania Railroad to
Erect Modern Structure
for Trainmen

Plans for the new yardmaster's Of
flee of the Pennsylvania railroad were
approved on Saturday, and work upon
the structure viii begin as soon as a
location is decided upon. which viii be
.sOme time this week.
The building will be a twO-story
brick structure, 4Ox5d feet. and will
contain a large waiting room for the
crews, telegraph office, stororooms,
warerooms and large and rOomy Of
fees for the clerks. The yardmaster' IS
office will be on the first floor, and the
general Offices upon the second. The
building viii be heated by steam and
lighted by electricity.
It is hoped by the railroad men that
the new Office will be completed before
they are forced TO abandon the present
one to make room for the elevated
The intention is to have it done by the
time they will have to leave.
The location of the building has not
been decided upon, but it is the general
belief that it will be just north oil
lLandlith. The railroad men are much
pleased to think the work will begin Sc
lquickly as they received the notice last
week they would have TO vacabe with
much apprehension, not having an idea
what would become of them during tho
cold months that are to follow.
There will also be smaller office:
built on each of the humps" in tn,
yard. to be occupied by the assistant
yardmaster, the weighmaster and the
clerks.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
BRAVE SOLDIER PRISONER
RELEASED FROM JAIL
But He Was Poorly Clad and Did Not
Have a Cent of Money to
Pay Car Fare

Frank Collins. the soldier. who so
bravely fought the flames at the work
house during the recent fire was turned
out of that institution on Saturday
poorly clad and without money to buy
food or to pay his fare to Delaware
City where his company Is stationed.
Although he was given his freedom
for a short time he was neatly no bet
ter of than If he had been kept locked
up His uniform and shoes were des-
troyed In the fire, and he was given an
old suit of clothes and furnished with
a pair of old shoes which allowed one
foot to touch the ground. Without
money he had no way to get to Della
ware City. He stopped at the police
station and kind hearted Captain Kane
gave him car fare.
Collins was greatly worried, fearing
that he would not only be court mar
tailed for being away from his COM
pany without a leave OF absence. but
would be made to suffer for not having
his uniform. It is q serious Offense for
soldier to dispose of his uniform
and Collins feared he would have some
trouble convincing his superior Officers
that the uniform was burned.
Had Captain Kane not provided the
man with car fare Collins would have
had TO begged for food and lodging
Collins was arrested for pawning an
overcoat belonging to a fellow soldier
He said it WAS done as a joke and tho
man who owned the garment refused tc
prosecute him. After the Ere Trustee
Ball interested himself in the case and
on Saturday secured Collins release on
bail
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
INSTRUCTION FOR
CITY TEACHERS
Annual Institute Begins in
High School Auditorium
This Morning
PROMINENT EDUCATORS PRESENT
DR.. Wilmer Gives Address on Back
ward Pupils, Which is Of Particular
Interest, There Being 7o7 of Such
in the Wilmington Schools

Two hundred and eighty-siX VIII
mingtOn school teachers became pupils
today and went to school Their in
structors were persons prominent in
the educational world. and they heard
many things new and profitable.
The program this morning was an
interesting one 1t opened with tho
singing of abide With Me" by the
entire assembly, led by Miss Josephine
Fletcher. This was followed by prayer
by the Rev. John S nape, pastor Of
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
There was another musical selection.
Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Je-
.hoyah," and then the real work Of the
institute began when Superintendent
George w. TwitmyeT introduced the
Hon. w. w. Stetson. OF Augusta, State
superintendent Of public instruction
in Maine. His addresses during the in
stitute will be upon Teaching and
Education" and this morning his talk
was upon some Essentials" Later on
he will discuss Facts VS.. Principles. q"
THE Profitable Teacher" "The Teach
er as a TalSer7 and Historical Studies
by Teachers"
After the singing of Sunshine in a
Smile" there was an intermission, dur
ing which greetings were exchanged
by the teachers
Upon reassembling Miss Raudnitzsky
gave a recitation. Then Miss Margaret
lMcCloskey, supervisor of primary
schools of Newark. n. j., gave the first
of a series of talks ON Pedagogy" her
topic being Literature in Elementary
Branches. " This was followed by more
| lsinging, and Miss Frances Young
tecaher Of pedagogy in the Whining
ton Training School, made an address
on Possibilities OF the School in the
/ Community"
After a solo by Miss Fletcher, DR.
Lightner Wilmer. professor Of psy-
lchology in the University Of Pennsyl
lvania, began the first OF his series o
talks on Child Study" His subjec
was Backward Pupils" He rea'
lmany reports submitted to him b,
teachers of backward pupils and th'
methods they adopted with them.
! Upon the conclusion of his talk Pro
lfessor Twitmyer said that there are J.,
l7O7 pupils in the Wilmington school
who are behind in their grades. slow
backward and dull. hence Dr. Wilmer
address is of special importance OF tn
number mentioned 1855 are white chill
ldren and 3G4 are cOlOred.
The session was resumed this after
noon, and will be continued tomorrow
morning and afternoon. During tn
institute the schools are closed.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
RESTAURANT ON FIRE
Building Occupied by Charles Dono-
van Badly Damaged

Fire in the restaurant of Charles
Donovan. No. 3 East Fourth street.
caused considerable excitement in that
vicinity about $40 O'Clock this after
noon.
The fire was caused by woman em-
ployed at the restaurant knocking a
stove over in attempting to light it.
The Washington chemical engine ex-
tinguished the blaze.
After the fire was under control, a
large number of boys who were stand
ing in front of the window. which had
been broken. made a raid on pies in
the window, but only succeeded in get
ting one before two policemen ran
them away.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
Calendar Tea

A Calendar Tea, for the benefit Of the
Home of Merciful Rest, will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Z. T. Belts, 1908
Gilpin avenue, on Tuesday afternoon
December 9, from to o'clock. The
quotation calendars which have been
compiled by the managers, and illus
trated by Mrs. Daniel NJ. Bates, will
be for sale. also paper lamp and candle
shades Of unique design. Admission
will be free and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
DISCUSSED CLASS MEETINGS
Topic for Comment at the Meeting
of the Wilmington Methodist
Preachers

At the meeting of the Wilmington NJ.
e. Preachers Association today, the
time was devoted chiefly to a discus
sion of "Class Meetings. Tha subject
was opened by DR.. Robert Watt and
others taking part in the discussion
were the Rev. j. w. Easley, the Rev.
A. r. Scott. the Rev. John France and
the Rev. W. T. Hammond.
Announcement was made that the
temperance mass meeting in Dover. on
December is. is likely to be largely at
tended.
Evening journal., 1902-12-08
HAS NOT SIGNED ORDINANCE
Bill Providing for Street Car Tenders
Still in the Possession of
Mayor Fisher

Mayor FISHER has nOf. as yet. signed
the ordinance providing for street car
Tenders, passed by City Council last
Thursday night.
When seen this morning by a repre-
sentative Of tho Evening Journal, Mn.
Fisher said he has bad no time % read
the bill, but would do so very soon.