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The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21
PLANNED FOR LARGEST SHIPS.
Locks of Nicaragua Canal to Accommo-
| date Biggest Vessels Afoat.

Accom-
date biggest Vessels Anoat.
The federal statute under which
the isthmian canal commission was
created required that body to make
examinations and devise plans for
canal Of sufficient navigable depth
and of the requisite dimensions to
accommodate the largest vessels
afioat
AS a rule, merchant ships are long
er than naval vessels, while the lat
ter class have relatively much the
greater beam or width. The longest
vessel now afloat is the Oceanic of the
White Star line; it has length of
practically 704 feet. 1t is quite pro-
able that within comparatively short
time longer vessels will be built. but
1t would manifestly be impracticable
for the commission to take into con-
sideration the possible development
Of ship design sor an indefinite future
period.
1t was. then, necessary to consider
those vessels at present afloat whose
dimensions are the largest yet used,
and design the canal and its works
SO as to afford reasonable margin
beyond those limits. but not so great
as to involve excessive cost. To meet
these conditions the locks were de-
signed to give clear length of TAO
feet and clear width OF "a feet. The
greatest beam or breadth of warship
at present is practically n feet. The
locks, therefore, meet the require
ments Of the law and give some room
for developments beyond the maxi
mum limits Of size already attained.
1t is well known that ships drawing
as much as thirty-two feet in sea
water have entered or passed from
New York harbor as well as some 9TH
er ports, and there Is no reason to
believe that the limit OF draught has
yet been reached. 1t was, therefore.
decided that the least navigable depth
in the canal should be thirty-fve feet,
and that limit has been carefully OBJ
served throughout its entire length.
In the harbor entrances at the ex-
tremeties of the canal, says William
H. Burr In Scrlbners. this depth Of
thirty-five feet is provided at mean
low tide.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21
800 Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased 70
iearn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur,
faces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the pa II ent
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing it's work. The pro-
prietorS have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
Testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21
WHEN IS A MAN TOO oLD7
A Few Notables Who Occupy tho From.
Benches.
Benches.

Benches.
1t is frequently stated that no old
men are wanted nowadays. The World
gets letters by the score from those
who say they have been showed aside
to make room for younger men, says
the New York World.
1t seems, however that, despite his
sixty-six years, Lyman ]. Gage, about
to retire from the Treasury Depart
ment, has had four good jobs offered
him with salaries attached ranging
from $25,000 to $50,000
Useless old men are not wanted
these days. Useful old men are. Mr..
Gage has made lifelong speciality of
banking. Banking has changed great
ly since he first went into the busi-
ness, but he has kept abreast of the
changes. In fact, in some instances,
it was he who made the changes.
Mr.. Gage is only one instance. There
are hundreds Of other men past the
threescore mark filing positions Of
highest Importance and filling them
we'll. Chauncey Depew, John Wana-
maker. John D. Rockefeller, Andrew
Carnegie. George F. Hoar, Hiram
Maxim, Bishop Potter and Levi P.
Morton are all past sixty-some of
them past seventy-and yet they are
among the most useful and active men
in the country.
How old man is depends largely
on himself. II an old man is not
wanted in position he has occupied
for years 1t Is not because OF his years
or his gray hairs. 1t is because he
has lost interest and ambition. because
he has made no effort to keep up
to the times. because he has grown
careless or has sacrificed his health
to indulgence or ignorance.
Useful men are always in demand,
no matter when they are born.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

couple of years ago the Union Pa
cific Railroad Company offered prizes
for the best articles on the subject
Can the Farm and Ranch Products of
Colorado Be Doubled. and if So, What
Would Be the Effect Upon the Rusi-
ness of Denver? The three best arti-
cles are published in pamphlet form.
For copy and some account of what
We have done in the vicinity Of Ro-
meo, in the sunny San Luis valley, in
the way of a practical demonstration
of this subject. write to Zeph. Chas.
Felt, 1o2 Boston building, Denver.
Colorado.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

'Ilow are you getting on with your
new house. MaudeT' "Oh. just splen-
did! Harry is letting me select all the
colors for the parlor. drawing ROOM
dining room. and bedrooms. and after
he gets some money he's going to see
somebody about building it."-Balti-
more News
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

Now, my poor fellow, don't spend
this nickel on whisky" Madame. the
suggestion that | would drink five-cent
whisky is an insult to my taste. This
nickel is going for the last payment on
canvas back duck l bought in 1893"
New York World.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

IL the British Cabinet would never
give Ireland any greater deprivation
than in not being allowed to look up
on the figure Of King Edward, the
Emerald isle would probably worry
along.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21
EARLIEST RUSSIAN M1LLFr.

Will you be short of hay? If So plant q
plenty of this prodigally prolific millet.
8 to Tons of Rich Hay Per Acre.
Price so lbs. 81 90; 100 lbs. 50. Low freiehts.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. W
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

Though man may be entitled to credit
for his ability to avoid work he Is sell
dom able to obtain 1t at the corner gro
Gerry.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

Some women are so advanced nova
days that they treat their own hus-
bands like they were only ehaperona
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

Officer A. G. Swanson writes from
607 Harrison street, Council Bluffs,
Ia., as follows:
The Grit-advocate., 1902-03-21

splendid health and give NIL praise to
Peruna. A. c. SWANSON.
Michael O'Halleran, Lieutenant Ser
Ceant of the Summerdale Station
Police Department, writes from 1898
W. Monroe street, Chicago, ILL.,:
"SeveraI of the officers of our sta
ton have good reason to praise
Peruna. Several times when they
spent hours In the rain and came In
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

Jesse Candy took occasion,
when he was called out in the
pop representative convention
Saturday night to roast the jun
ior editor of the Chief and Sher-
ill Armstrong for their ingrati-
tude toward him after he had
done so much for their party.
1t gave Jesse an opportunity he
long had sought and now he is
satisfied TO support the whole
ticket. Jesse has been particu-
laF anxious that the pop party
should recognize the claim of the
democrats and he is highly de-
lighted to see the democrats die
tate the pop nominations and de-
clares himself enthusiastically
for the ticket.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

board of equalization at s p. m. /,
all members present.
The committee on village and
city lots made the following
report:
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26
R,pr ,ican Representative Convention.

II ne republican representative
convention that is to be held
be next Saturday should be
ATTENDED by every delegate
elected.
The success of the ticket de-
ponds very largely on the nomi-
nations. The party has intrust-
the selection Of its candidates to
the delegates elected. 1t is q
time when wisdom should BIZ
exercised in selecting and ever
delegate shonld be present and
assume, his part of the respon-
sibility. There is a chance of
electing the republican cam
didates this year, f no mistake is
made. Canvas the territory for
sure winners. There are four
good men III the held. III IN
your Judgement they can not
win the battle find others that
can. Do not go on the theory,
that some advocate that it is an
off year and it won't make any
difference, whether we win or not.
We have met defect for ten years.
Now that we have chance do
not throw that chance away.
Attend the convention.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

The REPUBLICAN acknowledges
the receipt of No. ? of Vol. / of
the Baptist Herald, a religious
s9cnthly published by Rev. G. G.
letters, pastor of the Baptist
church at Alliance, Nebraska.
The paper is well patronized by
the business men of Alliance,
which enables it to be self sup
porting. 1t IS we'll filed with
Choice reading matter and gives
the local news of the denomina-
tfon its represents in the north
west part of the state. The en-
terprise is a laudable one and we
hope to see Bro. letters make it
a success.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

cratic party for refuge. The
REPUBLICAN has always claimed
that the day would come when
the democratic party would have
swallowed the entire populist
party. Now it is SO plain that
none deny it. Bryan has done
it with his little fusion Ratchet.
Great is fusion and Bryan is its
profit.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

Broken Bow Township Ticket
For Supervisor. Tb'td pisirlct--
G.. II. THORPE.
For rownsbip Clerk
A. D. BANGS.
Foi Township Treasurer
]. M. KIMBERLING.
For Township Assessor
w. M. VAN NICE.
Fer sod oyerseer Dis CT No /
l.. CUSHMAN.
FOR Road cyerseer DISCREET "o. q
JOHN KENNOYER.
Eor Road Oversec- District 20 a.
L. McCANDLESS.
For Road ovcrseer cislrict No. d
LEONARD HERSH.
For Ro ovus seer District Not
G.. e. RECTOR.
For Road overseer District No. O.
HENRY REEDER.
Fol Road overse District No. =
]. N. WEST.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

of lands made the following
report;
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26
Democrats in the Saddle.

The democrats of Custer
county have finally been able to
compel the populists to make
terms with them. Last Satur-
day both parties held conventions
in this city with the view of
effecting a fusion and the deal
was highly satisfactory. In
both the county and representa-
tive conventions the democrats
first nominated their men and
dictated to the populist whom
they should place on their ticket.
In the county convention there
were but one candidate to be
nominated. The democrats meet
in the Woodman Hall in North
Side Opera Block and after
effecting an organization placed
in nomination, the only attorney
OF the county who had all these
years remained true to the faith
and the one who never faltered
or was ashamed to stand up any
where or anyplace and say he
was democrat. That man was
Charley Holcomb. Like Nc.
Warrington when ever it was
necessary to put up democrat
for sacrifice, Charley was
chosen. Whether there was a
wireless telegraphy between the
court house where the pops were
in session and the Woodmon Hall
we were not informed. But it is
a fact never the less, that as
strange as it may seem shortly
after the democrats had nominal
ed Holcomb the populists took a
second informal ballot which
gave Holcomb 113 of the 21S
votes cast.
| Sheriff Armstrong was sent to
call their prospective candidate
from the democratic convention
to have him appear before the
pops to have him declare him
self. On his arrival the resolu-
tions were first read to him.
When the reading was con-
| cluded, Mr.. Holcomb frankly
told the convention that he was
a democrat and had always
affiliated with that party. Mr.
Holcomb stated further that
while he was democrat he could
endorse the resolutions and would
gladly accept the nomination, al
their disposal. The motion to
declare Mr.. Holcomb the nominee
by reclamation was carried
unanimously, and when At
: torney Moore immideatly in
formed the convention that the
democratic convention had pre-
viously nominated c. H. Hol
comb for county attorney the
announcement was received will
hearty applause.
1t is long lane that has NJ
turn, and the few democrats wh'
have remained true to their part,
through all these years, whei
their brethren were foresakins
them by the hundreds, for thu
I flesh pots of the pops are to b,
congratulated that they hav
lived to see the day VIXEN tn
pops who so bitterly denounced
them and the democratic part
are compelled to seek the demo
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

The democrats were not only
able to dictate the nomination of
a democrat in the populist con-
vention for county attorney but
they made the representative
slate that knocked all other
states into smitherens. 1t was a
happy thought. 1t was ]. ].
Tooley and w. G. Eastman.
Notwithstanding Tooley had
held two terms as county super
intendent under populist rule,
they figured he was good enough
democrat for them. Then there
was w. G. Eastman who they
figured was not capable of doing
them amy harm and was toe
honest refuse to recipiprote the
favor should they need him. II
was figured that Tooley's un.
popularity with the element OF
the Populist party that charge:
the party's defect to him last
year would be over balanced by
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

present and continued their
work.
At II O'Clock board of equaliz-
alton adjourned till 9 o'clock
Monday.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26
Prizes for Pictures.

To advertise Nebraska the Burlington
Route wants photographs of Nebraska
farm and stock scenes, and lots of them.
Prizes ranging from $500 to $500 in
cash and including trips to Chicago, St.
Louis, Denver and through the Black
Hills have been announced by J. Francis,
General Passenger Agent, Omaha, who
will send additional information to any
one interested 5I-3
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

present and continued their
work.
At II o'clock board of equaliz-
alton adjourned till 9 o'clock
Monday.
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1902.
Board of equalization convened
at Q a. III. with all members
present.
w. J. Woods appeared before
the board and asked that the
board take some action in regard
to equalizing the assessment of
lots in block Broken Bow. Al
so that some action be taken in
regard to equalizing the assess
ment on the hardware stocks of
Broken Bow.
George Willing and Joe Skel-
ton were cited to appear before
the board in the above matter.
Both of whom appeared and
were questioned in regard to the
SdIIlC. ACllOIi uClClICu.
Mr.. E. Taylor appeared before
the board with a complaint in re-
gard to the lowering of the as
sessed valuation of certain per-
sonal property and real estate in
Broken Bow city by the city
equalization board. The COM
plant was read and upon motion
regularly made and seconded it
was ordered that the parties
named in said complaint be cited
to appear before this board on
Wednesday, June Is, 1902, at 9
o'clock a. m. to show cause why
said assessment should not be left
as the assessor for said city listed
the same.
Moved and carried that the
clerk issue summons to all par
ties interested in the matter of
the appeal of e. Taylor from the
equalization of the city council
of Broken Bow City.
Voting aye, Greenwalt, Hiser,
Daily and Morris. No. Henry
and Conley.
Board of equalization adjourn
ed to meet at 9 o'clock Wednes-
day morning.
Chairman issued a call for the
board to convene at 9 a. m. Tues
day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is 1902.
Board convened at a. m. with
all members present.
Minutes of the board of equal
ization to date were read and
approved.
The matter of the complaint
of E. Taylor in regard to the ac-
tion of the equalization board of
Broken Bow City coming on for
hearing, the Broken Bow State
Bank and j. j. Wilson filed mo-
ton for dismissal.
Board adjourned till p. III.
to-day.
EVENING SESSION.
Board convened at 8 p. M,
with, all members present.
Mr.. Conley introduced the fol-
lowing resolution and moved it's
adoption:
Whereas, +. Taylor has filed com
plant alleging that the assessment for
purposes of taxation of various persons
i'll the City of Broken Bow, Nebr. has
been reduced by said City council much
below the fair and reasonable valuation
thereof, and
Whereas, 1t appears that no complaint
was filed with the city council regarding
said assessment therefore, be it
Resolved, That said omplaint be, and
hereby is, dismissed for the reason that
this board has no jurisdiction on account
of the lack of a complaint before said
city council on said assessments.
| Seconded by Henry.
| Carried.
| Moved and carried that the
request of Mr.. Woods for an adj
| justment of assessment be re.
| jected.
Moved and carried that the as.
sessment on lots 5 and 8 blk 8,
belonging to Mr.. l.. l.. Sharp be
reduced to Sis.
Moved and carried to adjourn
to meet at the call of the chair
man.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1902.
The chairman convened the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

1t has taken Will Eastman a
long time to out general the pops
but he now has them.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

The democrats are in the sad
die in Custer county and the
pops are allowed to ride behind.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

Eastmans popularity as a pop.
The deal worked and we are all
4 amy
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26
Thursday, June 20, 1902.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
State Ticket.

State Ticket.
Fol Congressman, Sixth Detrlct-
M. L. kINkAID,
ofo' ell
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-26

County Ticket.
For County Attorney
A. h. HUMPHREY.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-07-04
CHOLERA SPREADING.
Alarming Reports Coming in From
the Philippine Capital.

NEW YORK, June CA cable to
the sun from Manila says: Despite
the rigid precautions adopted by. the
authorities and heroic work of civil and
military directors, cholera in the prov
inces is spreading in an alarming man
ner. Yesterday 2i2 deaths from the dis
ease We're reported, and there are I'M
doubtedly many other deaths that did
not come to the knowledge of the au-
thorities.
The province OF Laguna de Bay is
suffering heavily. The burial OF vic
tins has been abandoned and the
corpses are now cremated. The ports
of Laguna de Bay have again estab-
llshed quarantine against homeward-
bound soldiers, and the detention camp
at Manila has also been re-established.
The troops and constabulary report in
creases In the number OF cholera cases.
Ninety American soldiers have died of
cholera since the disease first broke out.
The total number of cases and deaths
are as follows: Manila, 1880 cases and
1925 deaths; provinces, 1869 cases and
$40 deaths.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-07-04
Had Heart Disease.

Keanu, the Hawaiian woman. whose
body was found on the beach at Wal
kiki opposite Pualeilani, probably came
to her death by heart disease, and the
coroner's jury which sat on the case
at noon yesterday, returned verdict
in accordance with the testimony. The
verdict was as follows:
That the said Keanu (w) came to
her death at Waikiki in the district of
Honolulu, Island OF Oahu. on the 30th
day of June, A. d. 1902, from fatty de-
generation of the heart.
"Chas, Chillingworth. Coroner; VIM.
Savidge, Isaac Cockett. F. w. Weed,
T.. p. Sullivan. r, h. Kidd. w. w. Car
lyle"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-07-04
A GOOD REPUTATION.

THE way to gain good reputation
is to endeavor to be what you desire to
appear" That Is precisely the man
ner in which Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has gained its reputation as a
cure for coughs. colds. Group and
whooping cough. Every bottle that has
ever been put out by the manufacture
ers has been fully zap to the high stand
ard of excellence claimed for II. Pee
pie have found that It can always be
depended upon for the relief and cure
OF these ailments and that II is pleas
ant and safe to take. For sale by all
druggists and dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co.. Ltd. agents fqf Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-07-04
DELEGATE WILCOX.
He Tells the Public What Congress
viii Do Next Time.

Delegate Wilcox. who returned on the
Zealandia, held n reception at his
Punchbowl home yesterday for some of
his friends. Wilcox was much improv-
ed by the sea voyage, but seems glad
To be at home again. He affects to be
pleased with his work in Washington.
lie thinks it certain that the bill pro-
viding for a Senatorial investigating
commission will pass. and that Burton
Cf Kansas. Foster of Washington and
Blackburn of Kentucky are likely to
compose it. The first two are Republi-
cans.
Wilcox believes that the kohala
ditch bill will become a law at the next
session, but has no hope for the meas
ure At this one. Unless the next Lesis-
lature takes care of the Tramways, the
delegate says that Congress will pass
the bill introduced by him at their
next session. He believes also that the
fire claims bill will become a law un-
less Congressman Cannon of Illinois
sets his foot down on it. Wilcox eK-
poets to return to Washington IN No
vember and hopes to be reelected.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-07-04
RtvOLullONlSrs
IN VENEZUELA

lcoft.st. hdtnes ~ the Associated
t'rsssD
MFrAn. Island os rumrao.
SUNDAY iupe o. The revolution IN
Venezuela Ia raininr Grouni ard ,hr
Government ~ President castro 10 los
Ira laHy ana b. obliged 10 confess IN
.. af.as On spite ~ the terror which
...rns Ion ihe capital. caracas. that Sc
..rtIts arr. not always victorious.
a evolutionary movement broke out
during the night ~ May gsd In Ciudad
BOLIVAR. capital ~ the state Of Bolivar
a colonel named rsrrera headed the
revolt in the barracks. and after nve
days u fighting IN the streets con.
strained the President Of the state OF
Holivar General ~. Sarria. to evacuate
the town and fall back on Puerto Tab
las
The revolutionary General, Rivera.
one Of General Matos' best lieutenants,
whom President Castor represented as
fieeing with four men. appeared last
week before la Nela, on the Gulf OF
Coro, with 100 men, and after a strug-
gle of five hours. took that port.
In the eastern part OF the republic.
where the government has 1000 OF its
best troops, the situation Is unchanged.
The revolutionists dominated without.
however. even occupied Barcelona, Ca
rupano and Cumana.
General Matos. whose march on Ca
racas has been delayed by rains, IL at
present in the vicinity OF those districts
and hundreds OF bands are awaiting his
passage 20 incorporate themselves with
his army.
The situation is less favorable for
President Castro than II WAS a month
ago. and every day becomes more un-
favorable TO him.
II Ii positively affirmed that Presi-
dent Castro intends to offer resistance
in the capital II he is beaten in the de-
cisive battle which will probably be
fought in the environs OF Valencia.
President Castro has signed a de-
cree providing for the temporary open
ing Of the port OF Urana, on the from
tier of Colombia, for the outlet OF Co
lcmbian merchandise which has been
stored for upwards of nine months in
Cucuta- These goods belong to German
firms and consist. for the greater part,
of skins. estimated to number $4,000,
and of coffee. said TO aggregate $4,000
sacks.
Venezuela charges n heavy toll on
the transit and 1t is therefore a clear
profit for the government.
GUNBoAT SHELLS TOWN.
WILLEMSTAD. Island OF Curacao,
June 20.-All day today a Venezuelan
warship has bombarded. without result.
Maoatuom. suburb of La Guayra.
where 700 revolutionists are intrenched.
WlLLEMSTAD, Island OF Curacao.
June 2l.-The United States gunboat
Topeka anchored at La Guayra today.
CARACAS, Venezuela. June 2l.-The
United States cruiser Cincinnati ar
rived at La Guayra today.