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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17

No man IN the world has dignity
that is superior to having his hat
blown Off.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17

When the wise man starts on a Jour
ney he takes full purse and no bun.
dies. Ha. .0.. ..
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17

Women in Glasgow University.
Among the. 2,03S students at Glasgow
University last term there were $50
women.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17
CHAPTER XVIII

The lew, urched avenue among the
pew trees was not the usual and fire.
G'sented approach to Heaton Cottage; for
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17

The man who is willing to lend you
money tomorrow always wants to bsr-
row to-day. :.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17

The Kaffirs in the Orange River
colony have petitioned the British
government for representation in
any parliament that may be formed
there.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-17
s4lPeUlLDlNe OF The WORLD.
America Runks Second to England,
Including Colonies.

United States Consul Monaghan at
Chemnitz has made a report to the
State Department in regard to the
worlds shipbuildlng for 1900.
The total number of vessels of over
100 registered tons built during 1900
Is given in German returns as $40 sail
ing vessels and 066 steamships, with
total tonnage of 2,26S,93S tons. OF this
number 20 sailing vessels and 20
steamships, with a tonnage of 211,S5o
tons. were built by Germany.
The following table gives the relative
position of the shipbuildlng countries
for 1900, number of ships and regis
tered tons:
Evening star., 1902-02-18

at the New Willard and will be pleased to
see her friends this evening. Mrs. Solomon
Is accompanied by her daughter. Miss Helen
Solomon.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
DIED..

DiNoN On Tuesday, February Is. 1902. to DR.
and Mrs. Henry Marshall Dixon. . son.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs r. H. Clarke, wife of ex-Representa
tive Clarke is here attending the congress
of D. A. r.. and is with her sister, Mrs. c
j. Waller, 2126 r street.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs. r. B. Donaldson and Mrs. II. J.
Lauck will be at home tomorrow.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs, Henry Solomon OF Chicago. treasuei
OF .aae Council Of Women and president e1
the CoulcH o8 Jewish Women. u stoppina
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Miss Sophie Reynolds Of Alfred Cniver-
sity, New York is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Weston Flint. She is a delegate from
the Catherine Schuyler Chapter TO the D.
A. r. congress.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs. I. Y. Sage, regent Of the Atlanta
chapter, and Mrs. T. J. Simmons, delegate
Mrs. Simmons is the wife Of the chief JUS
tice of Georgia.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mr.. Manuel Alvarez Caideron, minister
from Peru, with his family, reached Wash
ington this morning from the Pan-Amerl-
can congress In Mexico and they have
taken APARTMENTS at Hotel Gordon.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mr.. George c. Feltes of Rochester, N. Y,
and Miss Blanche E. Clarke of Newark, N.
Y, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wolf1ey Of 1907 New Hampshire avenue.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Rev. Joseph +. Kelly has been called on,
Of town by the illness >of his son, Ernest
90 that Mrs. Kelly viii not be at home te
visitors az announced
Evening star., 1902-02-18

BRAMHALL. Suddenly. on Monday February II,
lW2 at O'Clock an at his residence, No:
21l: street northwest this city, Col WILL.
LAM L. BRAMnALL. formerly Of the 93d New
York Volunteers.
Funernl from his late residence Wednesday. Febrl.
ary 10. at O'Clock pm Iaterment private, al
Arlington.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

BY HER DAUGHTER DOLLIE.
HENSEL. In loving remembrance Of darlin1j
daughter. MAMIE HENsEI. who departed uas thi9
life ten years ago today, February Is, 1892. :.
But apssu angels ns' loved wed her Ss more more. "
And she has safely Joined them
On yonder shining Shore
The golden gates were open,
And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home.
By HER MOTHER. FATHER AND SISTER
KAUFMAN In loving remembrance Of MLH
February lS, 1901.
Home is sad; God, how dreary-
Lonesome, lonesome every spot;
We listen for her voice till weary
Weary, for we hear 1t not.
One year has passed away-still we miss hera
Friends may think the wound is healed;
But one knows the
That's in our hearts concealed.
BY HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
ADOLF G. LAUPP, who died one year ago tX
day-February Is, 1901.
We miss thee from our home, father; 4
We miss thee from thy place; 80.
A shadow Ger our life Is cast:
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee, father;
We miss thee everywhere.
FROM HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN.
devoted "a one. s.d pEBBiE 5fs RsGENfA o'NEr15
who departed this life three years ago today-s
February 1S, 1909.
Time nies, but never viii 1t bring
The dearest to whom we cling.
Alas: how sadly death bereft us.
BeloyeA. beloved one, thou hast left rs.
BY HER PARENTS
sTOIPE In sad but loving rememhrsnce Of my
dear father, EDWARD j. r. SrOLPE who died
three years ago today-Febrdary 10. 1899.
. MINNIE
WILES. In loving remembrance Of our dear fathop
ana husband, WILLIAM WILES, who pa00e6
away three yean ago today. Fshraary 10, 10oE
0Y HIS WIPE AND CH1LDRENS
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs. J. NJ. Kennedy Miss Julia Reynolds
of Auburn, N. Y, are the guests of Mrs.
Major Van Derlip, 2100 H street.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mr. and Mrs A. Cohn have returned from
their bridal trip, and are spending few
days with the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
G. Lansburgh, on Vermont avenue before
returning to their future home in Pittsburg
Pa
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs Edward Graves will be home tomor-
row the last time this season.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Mrs. ThOs. Ryan of 1850 F street north
west will not receive tomorrow afternoon.
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SUB-TREAsURY TRANSACTIONS.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Money on call, $40 per cent last loan.
per cent, ruling rate. per cent. Time
money Is quoted at per cent. for sixty days.
per cent. for three months and 5iId6 per
cent for four six and nine months. Com
, mGircial hah"r Is quoted At per cept; t for
Other names 0GG's per cent.
N"rllng exchange market was somewhat
lower to-day. owing TO there being a lighter
demand than usual on Friday. Continental
exchange was steady Posted rates were
quoted AZ 81 - for long and sass for short
drafts, q S6'.ms' So. and cable transfers,
81 81, msis7. Francs were quoted at SIS.
H51s'. for long and 3 l6i, G5.i5t forshort:
reiChsmarks w"r" quoted az az, d9&,. for long
and Pji. n rs j-l8 for short. guilders were
quoted at 3a'.@3a $40 for long and <oIfa
~ 3-l6 for short
Domestic exchange, on New York: Boston
l-ioc. premium. Savannah-Buyin9, i-I8o.
francisco Sight, par. telegraph. pic. pre-.
MUM. - Louis Par. Chica go-iOc. pre-
MUM. CinciunGti-Be Between banks. i5c, pre-
MUM. over counter. SOC. premium. New
par.
Money in london. 2a?'.. per cent Rate Of
months bills, Si.G3'. per cent Amount
OF bullion withdrawn from the Bank OF Eng
land on balance to-day. f205 900 Paris ad-
vices quote . per cents. ~ francs s?i, CEN
times Exchange on London, IS francs,
~ centmes
New York Clearing House statement, Ex-
changes. s22? .n7a, oi2; balance. tia.o77 ,sAs.
Sub-Treasury debit balance. 81 1882 1879
Commercial price Of bar silver In New York,
lo'.C Bar silver IN London closed at 22.d.
Mexican silver dollars were quoted at 39c.
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FINANCIAL NOTES.

-, ., ,-.- 800, a., , ,
- Inc D'lRWare ana SOUND hrook Ralrond
company n,- u'cltl'i ulN1ithd OF per
en- !r, Pa pa "",p N"r. ~ 81,
Y 10, a. i''tpN'i ~ 81 lIntsF I'M, Week
ar Hi,1I.Ilu'u 4E lht ~" iotk N"W- bureau
a. a., srior W rnap mn tn talaeu Fp,n ,i"
yroa.1Tv a az, 600 n ' annorert , ne, ~
Nv tLn bgrLs nf e. a,5 goo ''Thc nnli;,i S'I
Treasury statement show. the followinr
Disbursements. For now gold on New York
Assay ONico checks s75illi Pacific Cor>t
gold. s2r"".u. aud pensions, si.5gs, Oo0. q total
Of S. 1872 500. In" transfers OF currency
through ia" Sub-Tr"a.ury were s7SO.Oo6.
The total receipt w"r" s22 go. ho0gnd tn" total
direct by "ypr"-> from III" interior s3Al7i0o
and they -'ipp'd s:,2di3@ Last week the
receipts w"r" only s2,oo7,ooO and the ship
meuts aggregated si.355,ooo. That j. to say.
IL" hank. this week shipped :? .OaO. 200 loss
man ~ week, NhH" They received sl.l4i2o0
H'I', 'iHh wy WIN IN" outgo ms week
included "a inod"rat" amount OF gold 20 canada
honrE i brlnC received from IN" South.
There have been 10 shipment, Of money TO
san tr"a'l-'o under tl" arrang"muts re-
Gently perfected WIN the Treasury Depart
m"it, m addition 10 'he $4,000 transferred
S',,'I"'E.
The stock OF the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and northern Railroad has been stricken
from the i>t by tho New York stock Tx
change" Tins, II was reported yesterday,
wa h"cau-" N" small amount outstanding
restricted m" trading,
George VI Gillics, former president of tho
Century Rank. has been elected manager of
the Hudson River branch of the Corn ~,
change Bank at seventy second street and
Columbus avenue.
The Groenvich hank M .oo ,I,dso,, s,roo,
Wnnd Spcn oi'"'" NJ '''o broadway on
The sub-Trcas,rv recoivod ,,-o a., ros
terday In payment Of customs duties, The
total or such payments for the five days of
TINS week amount TO S012.sl?.
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Live stock Market.

FRIDAY. Nov, H.
Receipts OF bccvcs were 800 head Including 81
cars for export alive, i02 for Slaugh,crcrs and "a
Tor the market, making, with the stale cattle. ~
cars on sale. Trad" was not brisk, but prices held
w steady. and about all the stock disposed of
Poorest TO best native s,cCr> sold AZ So 75aG 81
per 100 lbs: Westerns at si.i0. oxen at sidst.s5
COW al " u. Dressed beef steady At sili' &C. per
for native Sides. with a little extra beef selling
at re; Texan beef al 0a7'ir Latest Liverpool
and London cables quoted I've cattle steady at
ll'idl3hc per n, dressed WclgAt. Shccp at tidiar
lambs, lie. dressed wcght. refrigerator beef
Yelling at lOt,tlll.c. per n. Exports TO day.
$40 quarters OF beef
Receipts OF calves were 800 head all for the mar
kct. making. with the stale calves coo on sale
Ncals were lust about steady grlSScrS and West
crns, 25", to toc lowe fully 800 un>nlI Common
10 cholcc NealS sold at sjs, per IOn his little calves
az NGNJO, gra,scrS ~ g., s1Gs3i 10 Western calves
per n, "
Receipts OF sheep and lambs we're ssns head
hcunlng cars Tor export alive 10 for Saughterers
ana % tor the market, mailing with the stab stock
ch,s on sac Shtcp Ncro SLOW to ~" lower: lambs
l5d?3r. on, losing duli and weak. about s ears OF
stEh WIZ nelu over. Medium 10 prime sheep
sold Al 2GG6?l per 100 lbs, cxpnrt and choice
gfaIes at 3.75dN Ordinary TO prime lambs M
~ 20, choice and extra lambs at S. sOdSs7L
Culs az S1si25, Canadian lambs at S. 2SdG5 az
inresssed mutton weak at 5'an7c. per o.: dressed
receipts OF hogs were I, COZ head Including ahou,
nan car for sale. Market weak state hogs
crn hogs nominal "'''
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T.. P.'S HOLDINGS or s. +.
No Increase since June. When They We're
$4,000. 900 Short OF q Majority.

The statement was circulated In Wall
Street yesterday that the Union Pacific
Company has acquired an actual ma jority
of the sl97 .si9227 Of outstanding capital
stock of the Southern Pacific company,
The Union Pacific company, according TO
the official figures given in its recent annual
report, held on June 30. So, OoO,oO Of South
ern Pacific stock. or about 100000 less
than a majority.
II was learned authoritatively Yesterday
that there has been no increase in the com
pany's Southern Pacific holdings. but the
man who made this statement minated
that he could not speak rs TO Southern
Pacific stock held by directors Of the Union
Pacific company as individuals.
In any case, he said, the holding OF a
block Of 500 OOo, 900 out of sl97. $40 227 stock,
in his opinion, meant that there was no
possible chance Of the Union Pacific COM
pany being put in the Position of losing its
control of the southern Pacific company.
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Coffee was somewhat frmer early In the day. owing
to rather better cables than expected and little
local buying. but liquidation was resumed later on
and prices again declined. importers were selling
and there was an absence Of support,
MHTALa.--ln London tin declined los. for spot
and i2s cd for futures to els los. and ga Is Cd
respectively. Copper In London advanced rs Sd.
to c5i IS cd. for spot and f5i IFS ed for futures
Here the trading was quiet. with prices generally
unchanged, as follows: Copper standard. spot 10
December, 10 7Jc. Lake, II .5oG 70c: electroytc.
II 3Od SOC, castings II 800 II SOC; tin, 25sOG
rs a5r : tinpiates. - at mill; lead. Siria speter,
5sOd5 iOc.; iron. No. Northern, $3.50 SIS; piglron
warrants nominal. steel rails at mill, s2s,
NAVAL STORES. Spirits OF turpentlnr, 5Sdb3lac.;
common to good strained roSin, SIS at 81 ~.
PRovIsioSs-IArd was weak; rehned Continent
eli 10: Brazil kegs sl3. South American, tli75,
Western prime, sios5. PORK was quiet with mess
at Sisa$is5O Tallow, 8l4c, Dressed hogs. sAtd
9isc Butter--Creamery, extras, ?6iiG27c.; ntsts.
?ai,G26c.; state dairy. tubs, fancy. Hng2S.,
Chccsc-State. T. C.. small. coorcd, fancy, i2s.al3
white, i2s,ai3 large, coored, 1873. gi3o white
i2i.ai9c. fggS-State and Pennsylvania, 2sd2sl &C.
Western, 2Bn2 &c. Chicago, Nov. h.--'proviSonS
Lard and ribs were eaSler particularly for the
January stuff. while pork rallied some on moderate
covering by shorts and because OF >CAnty offerings.
Packers were free sellers Of January stun on every
hard spot, but were disposed to do a little buying
OF May at current discounts. Hogs AT the yards
were scents higher This and the strength OF grains
was the principal support to the market"
uo,R-l{aw was tirm al II iec bid for "a test
and Z lec hid for 80 test. Refined was In fair ne
rand; steady: yranu5t d. Ii5c.
CuIc.Oo Nov. - -'ThrSp we're to days prices
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The curb market to-day opened general ly
nulct, with the dealings confined chiefly To
Northern 5 Securities There was heavy liQui-
diton i'm this issue by Western houses, which
~ per cent from 100 to iu?l >. but AT the close
recovered IA per cent. on covering; there
was "A general easing OF in IN" balance of the
list ~ sympathy with the break In this issue.
There was little activity shown elsewhere. and
on light offerings IN the late trading price,
America was weak. declining about 2 per
cent for the stock and about the same for
the D.. American Can issues were some
what irregular but considerably less active
than yesterday STANDARD Oil. was str ong.
advancing to 07s The Copper shares In gem
crnl were steady but less active.
The transactions IN the market to-day were
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oTHFR NARKFTs
Bank ClearInss and IsisincSs Failures
for the Week.

Brddsirods reports bank Clearngs for
the week ended Nov ~. -, 81. lGo, 80a, an
increase of y per cent over last week. but
n decrease of lass than yer cent from last
year out side New York exchanges aggre-
gate $3.50, ll0,ls3, per cent. more than last
week and a like perccntH gc over last year.
Business failures for the week ending
thursday, Nov. ~, a. reported by Brad
streets, number POS, against las last week,
?i1 In the current week last year, ~ in 1900
100 In 1899 and 22O il lSgS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-15
COMMERCIAL.
Another Break IN COtton-LiQuiiation Re.
new ed-Corn Active and HiGher-Tur.
ther Covering on Light Contract Re.
ceipts and BAD Weather-Other Grain
Sympathiycs -COnee Declines-Proyts.
ions Irregular.

FErpAY, Nov "a --GRAIS Wheat - Spot
was firm Sales. $4,000 bush, mainly for
export here and at the outports No 2
red in elevator &c under December: No
I Northern Dulutn Sc. over December No
! Northern New York &c over North
western receipts were 1872 cars against sOO
last week and $40 last year; Chicago i03
ug dn-t 2>3 last week and 70 a year ago Fu-
lures closed 90. to g higher Saesi, POO, 900
bush Prices ~ follows.
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DAILY TREASURY STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. It.-Rcceipts and elpendi-
lures OF the Treasury were.
Lhis day THIS rnon,h. INsod year.
lcceiptS .,..,..s s.Et.376 2ifG ,ji8 ie,NI,6g6
Expenditures 1850 600 2+,43o.ooo ?os, 755.s70
Dencit ,..,.... SOS ga s?se5. 49, 'Si0.ssi,7 26
surplus.
National bank notes received to day for redemp.
revenue. lOo7 customs sa57 6e4: miscellaneous.
se270j The cash statement Of the United States
Treasurer for Nov II shows:
RESERVE FUND
Gold coin and bullion $50 600 900
TRUST frSD.
He'd against the notes and certificates
IS>Ieu ts62, ~ SOY
GENERAL FUND.
Gold coin and bullion ................ $50 PSI 200
Gold certificates. observation-disclosures. 267?6 100
standard silver dollars. 400 us
SILVER cerilncatcS ........ ....s..,...., 3ts7 QtS
silver bullion NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ANS ia
United states notes .................... 2.686 %?
Treasury notes OF isa0 .................. So JO7
National hank notes ..............,,,.. i2eis il,
subsidiary silver and minor coin ....... 1854 800
Total ti<6 ss2 SOS
In National banks ................... las $50 29s
Awaiting reimbursement. .............., sl6.872
Total INSTRUMENTATION, S2e4 2s5 77s
Liabilities. e0507. 10.
Available cash balance ........,,... 1908 ess ,o7i
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Folks Who Get That Tired FEELING
md that me ancholia is driven away h.
reading the human interest stories whicS
eUH.-Ads S AAs EVENING
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Optr- HIGH Lou clos
Sales. ma rW EST mo
s25 Sea ALL. 90 % 241 gas.
600 Sea A pr. ASK 45i. 43li 43ia
u Stan OIL. .....675 67S 675 67S
200 Storage Pow. 4 =
200 Tenn Copper. l64 l61 10 10
<un BAPaper %. os. ~ %.
UnBB& Pa pf S6l1 So. SOL. 68i,
200 United Cop. 81 81 81 81
iico Union Cop. az IN 2,s "a,
20 UNIVERSAL lob 3ii AZ 81 AZ
coo Va Coal 40. POI. goa, 90 20
BONDS.
5000 Am Matt a.. 100 100 100 100
1900 All Nut Ins 50 OoN lo57s 1907, 1888
i77oo Distiing 8, 72h 72i. 724 72i.
1900 Internal SIS 80 so as ~
1900 NorRwy+tfs so 80 so so
Coke e.. 10 10 7an 7a,,
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PHILADELPHIA CLOSING QUOTA.
TONS.

nd ASKED, nd. Asked
AC ASs23 L CasLt 5slOS lOSI,
Cam Iron. Al ~. Ina SIRS 80 SS
Cam Steel 26N 26's Len V RH 2ni. 2Qi3
Goa G ssh 10 llOi: LC6Na 90 70
Con l. SO. 2O7, 2 MarSdcHo ~ 40
ConLSp. ioL, 1O'. Pa RR... f7il TIA
CTofNJ. 60 20 Pa steele so
CToiN JjSl 10 lOiz z steel pf 8pta 100
Dia s o.. !. PhH Flee. -. 80
DiaSSp. 81, PEG o. gp. 100
ECoofAm 0i-is 81, PM Tric. IS USl,
Elcc 5 Be so Tn Trac.. 1Bta .bA,
EcsPrs oS o., Tn ICoilol, us.
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oats Were irm. sales, 1880 bush No, white.
SIC; No. 3wMtc. Sole Futures closed unchanged.
december, 3js.c Rye was steady. No. 2Mestern.
SIC G., T.. Bufalo car lots, jersey and state.
&c 10 pc nominal. track, Com was strong Sales.
white. 6dA.c; No. . yellow, GGc. Futures closed
e lnwcr TO sc higher. Sales 100 600 bush Prices
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DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST.


Motto. "a hereby given mat a dividend OF ONE
AND ONE HALF PER CENT. has been declared
on the Capital stock of this Company. payable 10
the Stoc kholdeTs on November IS 1902.
The transfer books VIII close in New York on
November ~ 1902. al 3 =. VI, and will reopen No
vembtr 20. 1902 at 10 \. NJ.
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The interest on Series I bonds. due Dee iSt will
be paid at maturity by NeSSfS. J. 7. Morgan Co,
Registration book close November Goth, ana re-
open December I'd, 1872.
RICHARD TRIMBLF. Treasurer
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THE OUTSIDE MARKET.

ia dividend. :YI rights
Evening journal., 1902-11-07
Yarhtsn,en GUESSING

Yachtsmen have been interested OF
late in the speculation as to whether OF
not next years challenger VII De q
schooner. One of the New York Yacht
Cub members recently expressed the
pinion that it was hardly probable tnat
MIR. Linton would try to change his rls
and his luck together 1t certainly
would be an interesting novelty IN 'he
racing routine, and as America won
the cum with a schooner. certainly there
would be nothing out of order dn the
Embellishments constructing a new chal-
lenger Of that sort
The expected rumOr comes from BoS
ton in regard to that city building a
new yacht to race for the honor OF de-
Tending the cup. If young Mr.. Burgess
can design a real oceangOing craft as
we'll as the flimsy flying freaks that are
strung together on wires, the Baked
Bean Syndicate will do well to employ
this promising son Of his famous
father.
Evening journal., 1902-11-07
RaILoT RFFoRM NEEDED

The Morning News this morning
makes a Plea for a reform in our laws
covering the ballot. and the manner OF
voting. We agree with our contempo-
rary that reforms are needed, and
while doubling whether all Of its rec
concentrations are sound, yet commend
it's purpose Of bringing certain features
of the present system to the attention
Of the newly elected members of the
Legislature.
When the Australian ballot was gen.
erally adopted a few years ago, its adj
vocates claimed that it would be q
secret ballot. and that the actual intent
of tie voter would be ascertained, with
out his preferences being revealed t'
others. In certain particulars it ha.
failed. The political workers at tn
polls have little difficulty in acertsin
ing Just how each man marks his bal
lot, and It. has been found that tn
voter has difficulty in registering hi
sentiments.
1t is admitted that the blanket balls
practically compels straight yOtin
since one who axis for the help of IL
voters assistant is loath 70 reveal n
purpose to cut his ticket. and the ms
who relies on himself is afraid of mi
takes There are so many methods
mutlating a ballot that the voter til
idly marks in the square aud lets
go, while if he could take that ball
home and mark it at his leisure,
woull express his real sentiments
From the standpoint Of party, I
straight ticket is ideal, but from
STANDPOINT of good government,
voter must be encouraged 10 voice
Evening journal., 1902-11-07
Loo Much Nerve for Primrose

George Primrose, the well-known head
of the Primrose q Dockstader minstrel
team. recently told of his experience with
transforming minstrel show out West
a good many years ago. lie said that no
one had gotten any salary for nearly six
weeks, and finally an indignation meeting
was held and he was delegated to go to
the manager and demand his salary. II
he received the coin the others were to
follow suit Putting on a bold face he
marched into the managers Office at the
theatre at which they were playing and
said: "Mr Blank, 1 have come this morn
ing TO demand my salary, and ] want ii
right now. without any further delay or
parley."
The armor-cheeked manager looked him
straight I'm the eyes and then said, slowly
and stemly:
mr. Primrose. you will kindly confnc
your humor TO your performances i'm the
future. Good day, sir"
The managers nerve had the desired
effect. and Primrose waited "a while
longer.
Evening journal., 1902-11-07

true sentiments, no matter how much
scratching is to be done.
The provisions relating to mutilated
ballots should be modified Each party
places a man in the booth, ostensibly
to assist voters, but really to learn just
what sort of ballot each man depos-
its. How absurd, then. it is to throw
out a ballot that has a thumb mark,
because IL may be construed into an at
tempt at placing an identifying mark
on il. Then. too a ballot may be cor
rect in every particular but one, and
yet the whole ticket is thrown out. For
instance should two candidates be
voted for for the same office, the evil
dent and ascertained intention as TO
all the other candidates is vitiated. The
proper way would be to register the
voters intent so far as ascertained,
and eliminate the rest. But certainly
the task of voting should not be made
difficult