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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-17

1t is interesting to note the
coarse maneuvering of some of the
leading fusionists in their efforts
to blind the people to the politi-
cal intrigues. An instance to the
point is the attitude of Mike
Harrington in the fusion state
convention at Grand Island, and
the fusion congressional con-
vention at Kearney. At Grand
Island Harrington affiliated with
the pop wing of the convention
and got its unanimous endorse
ment as candidate for governor
and a day or more was spent by
the populist to get the democrat
wing to drop the name of Smyth,
the man they had endorsed and
accept their choice, Harrington.
1t was quite surprise to US after
Harrington's famous prediction
two years ago that the democrats
would have the entire pop con-
tingent swallowed. Not-with-
standing that he was the
ideal candidate for governor on
the pop ticket. But the demo-
Gratis would not Yield and finally
both conventions through the
shrewd manipulation of Harring-
ton or someone else agreed on the
little giant" w. H. Thompson
of Grand Island, a lifelong dem
ocrat, one of the leading B. &
M. attorneys of the state, as the
fellow Just to suit. But last
week another fusion convention
was held at Kearney to nominate
candidate for congress. There
the democrat convention nomin-
ated Harrington as a democrat,
and the pop convention Sullivan.
Finally the two conventions
agreed upon p. H. Barry. The
interesting part of the deal is to
know how Harrington could be
an ideal pop in one convention
and the champion democrat in
the other. If democrats and
pops have became synonymous
terms as the result seems to in
dicate,S why play at the game
fusion longer. 1t can be nothing
more or less than the practice of
deception. Such practice should
and, no doubt, will disgust every
fairminded man when he fully re-
allies the true situation and it
can prove nothing but loosing
game for both parties. The
world admireS a man that IS true
to principle and contends for
what he believes is right let him
take what position he may.
| There has been a time when
democrats ment one thing and
populism another. The funda-
mental principles of the two
differed as much as the principles
of the republican party differ
from either of them today. The
principles of those parties have
not changed and the question is
why do they fuse. Is not it sim
ply because the leaders, who SEE
that the populist party with it,
10 to l and sub-treasury schemes
has ceased to interest the public,
| AS matter of fact they dc
know that the pop party as 4;
party has ceasad to hove a ma
tional following and must sooi
be numbered with the Greenbacl
and other parties of similar rec
ords that out lived their days o
usefulness. 1t is with the hop,
of keeping a large number o
, voters blinded to the real fact
that causes them to pretent to b,
one thing in one con
vention and something els
in different convention
The game is played in thu
county, representative, and, nj
doubt, will be in the senatorial
: convention. Is it not time TO
Lo1;aua -, I,nrnCt-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-17
CHARLES WESTON,

Congressional Ticket.
For Corgrer mn SIKH d. ct
M. p. KINKAID,
or o. ell
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-17

Lutheran General Synod 204,0 98
Thus it will be seen that the
Baptists are the largest protest
ant denomination in the United
States by 41,051.-The Baptist
Herald.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-17

his report there were in the
United States at the end of 1901,
2S,O9O,637 members of the
churches. We append his figures:
Roman Catholic. ......9, 1913, 741
Baptist, North and
South ..,............4 ,2S0, 522
Methodist Episcopal,
North and South. -. 1920, All
Presbyterians, North and
South .............1 1927 1906
Diciples of Christ ...1, 1884
Protestant Episcopal. 750,699
Luthern Synod, CAM. 500, 275
African Methodists, Zion 537, 337
Luthern General Council $40, SOB
Latter Day Saints
(Mormons) .......... 100000
Reformed Germans $40. 248. 1929
United Brethren. ..... 24O,OO7
Colored Methodists. -. 204,098
n+1aror Gaporo1 SunoJ Ond 200
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-17

For Tron8nr''-
PETER MORTENSEN,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
A TERRIFIC STORM
Greensboro is Wind-Shanen,
PeIted and DeIuged.
lrees. Telephone and Telegraph linrs Bre .sn
Like Rotten Corn Stalks. Fears For
TIE Crops.

Especial To News and Observer.)
full hail. wind and electrical storm. ac-
c~onpanied by a cloudburst came from the
north and deluged this city at 9 O'Clock
tonight, shaking the heaviest built houses
Xix cradles. burning our telephones and
breaking down trees. limbs. telegraph and
telephone lines like rotten corn stalks.
The power house OF the street car com
pany had the power current burned out
at the commencement OF the storm and
a great number OF people at Lindley
Park were unable TO get back. one car
was shut of across the railroad track
at West Market street crossing and Vas
pushed hack. At this point College
Branch crosses through culverts on t
20-fcet I'll and the water ran over the
surface UP TO the floor OF the cars. The
streets flowed life rivers in many sec
tions OF the city. this reporter wadtrg
knee deep on the curbing TO reach the
telegraph office.
The Hunter Manufacturing Company's
roof blown of, is the only heavy casualty
so far earned. telephones being useless,
and information hard to obtain. Al
crops in the gardens in the city lots are
absolutely fiat and great fears are felt
that destruction has been wrought Il
crops in the COUNTRY
Hail broke much glass. tbs
lightning was fearful and TO tn,
fact Of the winds having no c~yclonic OF
twisting nature is due the salvation O
TIE city from destruction. The hcayics
part OF the cloud passed east toward.
McLeansvillc. 1t IS impossible to est
mate the loss or extent Of casualties.
At the beginning of the storm Isr. T.
NJ. MichauX's horse ran away with him
the buggy colliding with a wagon. break
ing a negro Woman's hip and shouldel
and crushing a ten year old negro boy.
skull.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
MADE SUPREME CHANCELLOR.
Tracey B. Bangs is Elected by the Knights
of Pytblas
(By the Associated Press.)

Wy III ASSOCldtCU 1TeSS.)
San Francisco, Cal, August 1.-THE
Supreme Lodge of the knights of Ply
thiaS will hold its next biennial session
in Louisville, KY, in 1904. The election
of supreme officer occupied the greater
part of the morning and afternoon SEES
sions.
Tracey b. Bangs, of Grand Forks, N.
D., for the past two years
supreme Nice-Chancellor of the knights
of Pythias, was today exalted
to the Supreme Chancellorship by the
unanimous vote of the Supreme
Lodge. He was nominated by OGDEN II.
Fethers, the retiring Supreme Chancel-
Tor. Charles E. Shrively, of Indiana,
was elected Supreme Nice-ChanccIlor.
TIL surprise of the election came when
Supreme Representative George b.
Church, Of California, was elected Su-
preme Prelate over the incumbent, {. r.
Easely, of New Mexico, and William
Simmons, Of Delaware.
For Supreme Master of Arms, L. f.
Carnsworth was the choice of the con-
V~ention.
+. L. c.. White was reelected Supreme
Keeper of Records and Seals, as was also
Thomas Demorest to the position of Su-
preme Master of the Exchequer.
The tWenty-siX years of service of
John w. Thompson, of Washington, D. G.
as outside Guard, was rewarded by re-
election.
Louisville, Ky, was chosen as the next
place of meeting of the knights Of
Pythias Supreme Lodge.
The other officers elected are: Supreme
Inner Guard, G. w. Hall. of West Viz
ginfa; President of the Board of Control
of the own Rank @ r 6. Neal
of Chicago; Major General of the Uni
form Rank, James r. C~arnahan, of In
dianapolis.
The Supreme Chancellor re-appointed
E. A. Graham a member of the Supreme
Tribune, his term having expired.
The Supreme Tribunal held a meeting
today and had under consideration the
case of John a. Hinsey, former President
of the Endowment Rank Hinsey is ac-
cused of conspiracy and misusing the
funds. His case was taken under advise
| ment and a decision is looked for tomor-
row.
The tribunal elected "a it's Supreme
Recorder Robert y. Brown, Clerk Of the
Supreme Court of Indiana.
The dramatic order of the Knights of
Khorassan installed as Imperial Prince
John II. Holmes, of st. Louis. This or
der, which was in debt last year, now has
$14. 800 in the treasury and a membership
of 1882.
The dramatic Knights decided to meet
in ST. Louis in 1904, and thus will not
join with the Supreme Lodge two years
hence.
d. f. Summey, of Charlotte, n. c., was
installed as Imperial Kadi of the
Knights of Khorassan.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
Apostolic Delegate at Manila,
(By the Associated Press.)


Rome. Aug Let was said today that
the Vatican's idea of appointing Mgr.
Guidi, of the office of Cardinal Rampolla,
the Papal Secretary Of State to be
apostolic delegate at Manila has been
abandoned because he does not know
sufficient English and that he will be
sent as apostolic delegate to India, in
stead.
As to Mgr. Conaty, rector of the Cath
Ollie University at Washington, whose
possible appointment as apostolic dele
gate at Manila has been rumored at the
Vatican, denies that his name has ever
been considered in connection with the
Manila post, it is pointed out, the con-
ditions demand a thorough man of bust
ness, s%pueaking fuently English and
Spanish of unquestioned impartiality and
withal persona grata at Washington.
1t SENS probable now that Mgr. Merry
del Val, who was to have represented the
Pope at King Edwards postponed corona
ton, will be appointed Papal Nunclo at
Vienna, while Mgr. Falconiot, the Apos-
tolic delegate in Canada, may ultimately
be transferred from Canada to Wash
ington.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
ALL THE STRIKERS FIRM.
Mitchell is More Confident Of Victory Now
Than Ever.
(By the Associated Press.)

Wilbesbarre, Pa, August
dent Mitchell left for indianapolis late
this afternoon. Before going he said he
had received reports from every section
of the strike. region and they showed
tina. the strikers were standing firm and
more confident Of victory than ever. Mr..
Mitchell said he shared in this belief
with his followers.
No attempt was made to resume work
at the Warnke Washery today and as a
esult everything was quiet. The min
crs of the Washery say they Will start
up their works next Tuesday, and if the
sheriff does not give them protection
they will make an appeal to the Cover
nor for State troops. Sheriff Jacobs says
he will DE- all in his power to preserve
order, but if affairs get beyond his con-
troll he will have to call on the State
authorities for aid. The United Mine
Workers are said to be putting forth
their best efforts to have the strikers at
Duyrea remain away from the Washery.
but the foreign element are stubborn and
not inclined to be governed by what the
English speaking leaders say.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
TOBACCO TRUST IN MEXICO
Preliminary Steps Taken by Americans to
Form a Combine there,
(By the Associated Press

tBv the Associated PresS.)
Mexico City, Aug. 16.-In pursuance OF
a plan said to have been formed in the
United States to affect a combine of all
the leading Mexican tobacco factories, q
preliminary contract has been made for
the purchase of the great cigarette fac
tory here known as La Tabaceleria
Mexicana' there are other large cigar
cite factories here which rumor says will
be absorbed by the American. It is
freely predicted that the tobacco manu-
featuring industry here will gradually
fall into the hands of Americans. AT
present it is in possession of Spaniards
and French, with some Mexican share
holders.
The government has ordered from tho
United States new machinery for tho
mint in this city owing to the great IN
crease in coinage.
Two young Spaniard5 have been ar
rested in connection with the recent
frauds on a prominent New York life
insurance company doing bushes in this
country.
There is a belief in some circles that
corn and wheat will have to be import
ed into Mexico from the United states next
winter, although in smaller quantities
than in previous years. The corn croT
in some States is good, but the general
average is not satisfactory. Some OK
perts point out that the central table
lands cannot be depended on for crops
sufficient to sustain the great popula-
ton.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
M0RGAN'S MOVE.
Seeking to Control American
bodybuilding Company.
FIRST TO Dominate The Great Lakes, Then The
Entire Business From Ocean
TO Ocean.
(By the Associated Press.l

Cleveland, Ohio, August 16.-The Plain
Dealer says today:
A definite offer has been made for the
STOCK OF the American Shipbuilding Com
pany and the directors are considering
the matter. Their reply will be given
the hrst of next month when they meet
in special session.
The man behind the deal is j. Pier
pont Morgan.
Inc present transaction will strike at
the control Of the Great Lakes. The
american Shipbuilding Company with its
headquarters in Cleveland, own con-
structlon yards, machine shops and four-
dries IN this city Lorain, Detroit and
Wyandotte, Michigan, West Superior,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, and Buff
falo. It's property is valued at So. O00. 900
With an extra reserve fund of So, 600. 600.
1t is doing an immense business. 1t is
said that the aim Of the Eastern people
IS not only to get control Of the Ameri-
can Shipbuilding Company's business. but
eventually Of that of other large con-
Germs, so as to practically monopolize the
entire business from the Atlantic TO the
Mississippi, and undoubtedly in the end
all trade from ocean to ocean.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
Last Day of the Grand Circuit.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Aug. ia big crowd wit
messed the last days sport of the Grand
Circuit meet at Brighton Beach today.
The amateur wagon race record was bro
ken twice, first by c. E.. Bedford, York
Berry, who went the distance in 2:08 "a,
and a few minutes later by E.. E. Smath-
ers, Lord Derby, who made the mile in
2:05 "a in his first heat and 2:06 g. in
his second heat against Louise jefferson.
summarizes:
PIP Pace, Novelty, Purse, 81, 500-Pin-
chen Wilkes, Won; Rosebud, second;
Carl Wilkes, third. Each taking one
heat. Best time, 2:07 IA.
2:07 Trot, Purse, 81, 00O-Anhclla, won;
third. fourth and fifth heats and the race.
The Monk, second, taking first and second
heats: Chain Shot. third. Best time,
2:07 IL.
Wagon Race, Trotting-Yorkberry,
Won; Alice Barnes, second; Mabel On
ward, third. Best time, 2:08 81.
Wagon Race, Trotting-Lord Derby,
won; Louise Jefferson, second. Best time,
2:05 "a.
Wagon Race, Pacing-Dr. Monica1, won;
Jack, second. Best time, PIP "a.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19

at a speed or seventy miles an hour. II
mad q forty-horse power engine He inn
ported 1t from France and with II imnor-
ted a chauffeur.
oharles falr was the third of the four
children OF the late Mr.. and Mrs lanes
4. falr. Teresa, who is now the wife
OF Oelrichs, is the eldest OF tho
heirs. Then came James, who died about
ten years ago. Charles was the third and
me youngest was Virginia. the wife of
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr.
IN the spring Of 1894 Charles married
Nauae Nelson. The ceremony took Dlaee
III odhlahd ana 1t was almost a secret
one.
Mr. falr,s lawyer, Haggarty, says the
ue'IH y charles Fair will not upset the
present arrangement for the manage
lnent OF the Fair estate. The propertv is
now managed by Herman Oelrichs. There
IS much speculation as to what VIII be-
come of Charles Fairs share of the as
tate. On this point Mr.. Haggarty SAYS:
Under the law of California when y
couple are victims of a common calamity
ana Doth are between 16 and 10 wears of
age ana tnere is no evidence as to which
uled nrst, the man is presumed to have
lived the longer.
IN such a case all the property would
go TO Mr.. Blair's relatives.
"On the other hand, if there is evil
dence to show that Mrs. Fair lived lon
ger than her husband, her relatives in
the East would inherit the property in
volved.'
Mr.. ~fiaggarty will not discuss the mat
ter of the will. From other sources it
IS learned that Charles Fair had a will
which is now supposed to be in his safe
here in San Francisco.
So little is known here of Mrs. Fairs
relatives that Mr.. Haggarty says he does
rot know where her heirs reside. 1t is
supposed, however, that they live in New
Jersey.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
To Administer the Fair Estate.
CBy the Associated Prcss.)

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE matter OF
the application of Public AdminiStrato
Farnham for letters Of administrator
over the estate of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
L. Fair, came up for hearing in Judge
Carroll Cookies court today. After
listening to extended arguments for and
against the application Of the public adj
ministrator, Judge Cooke announced that
he would give a decision On Monday,
and in the meantime would await further
particulars of the accident as the re-
ports of the death Of the millionaire and
his wife while undoubtedly true, are, in
the eyes of the law. merely hearsay and
must be substantiated by more direct
evidence than has already been presented.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
Negro Commits Suicide.
(By the Associated Press.)

Kinston, N. c., August ia colorcd
man by the name Of Simon feathers was
found dead by a passerby just behind
the grand stand at the baseball park
across the river yesterday afternoon. 1t
was probably a case of suicide. Leathers
had been one of the section hands on the
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad,
but had not been working for over a
week. He left a note to Mr.. Geo. F..
Parrott, agent at the Atlantic and North
Carolina depot, asking him to pay his
wages to those whom he owed.
The ground near the mans body
showed signs of intense suffering and a
terrible struggle. a pint flask and a
small bottle, in which there was prob
ably poison, was found nearby. Some
of the substance found in the bottle has
been sent to the state chemist for analy-
sis,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
MONsTROsITY AT ROCKY MOUNT.
One Body, Two Heads, Pour Arms and Four
Legs To a Ne 70 Child
Especial to News and Observer

Nop1Niti NCN'o oiA'A op11t 49,
Rocky Mount, N. G, Aug. ia mon
strosity of the Millie-Christinc or
Siamese Twins was brought to Rocky
Mount today by Dr.. w. T.. Mercer, Of
EdgecOmbc.
1t, or they was the dead body or bodies
of a baby or babies, the offspring of a
negro woman whose color is between
ginger cake and black, while her hus-
hand is a mulatto. The infant had one
trunk, two heads. four arms and four
legs. One pair of arms came from the
shoulders, the other pair behind them,
while the extra pair of legs were to the
side of the ordinary position of the first
pair.
The faces were fully developed. and
each head was covered with hair. One
face was Of the pronounced negro type,
while the other was a bright ,nulatto.
1t was examined with great interest
by tho physicians, each Of whom de-
clared that there was no other specimen
of human anatomy like 1T.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
Elgin Creamery Company Fails.
CBy the Associated Prcss.)

Chicago, His, Aug. 16.-Thc Elixir
Creamery Company, which operate
creameries throughout Illinois, Iowa anC
Wisconsin, failed today. The creditors
are estimated to number nearly 10000
more than 5000 being farmers. The
American Trust and Savings Bank was
appointed receiver and its bond fixed at
$500, 600. The assets of the company arc
claimed to be $500, 600, while the Iiabili-
ties are estimated at $3.50, 600. Inability
TO realize on outstanding accounts Is
given as the cause of the failure.
The Elgin Creamery Company is the
largest concern Of its kind in the United
States and was organized by the consol-
idation OF scores of independent plants
throughout the country. It's authorized
stock is $400, 900.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
Suits Again the Southern League.
(By the Associated Press.)

Little Rock. Ark, Aug. 16.-Chancellor
Martin, in the Pulaski Chancery Court
this afternoon, issued orders to both fac
tions in the suit of the Memphis Base
ball Park Association against the South
ern League, the result Of which is That
members will play St. Vrain or Frank;
Will not file new suits or prosecute ola
ones against the association or any of
it's members and will not attack gate
receipts of clubs playing at Memphis.
The league will not make any attempt to
expel Memphis from the association. All
receipts at Memphis will be held by the
league until Chancellor Martin gives a
final decision, which vii be the latter
part of next week.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
Coal Schooners Tied Up.
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore, Nd, August. 16.-Thirty-two
schooners, with a carrying capacity OF
nearly "a, 000 tons, are in this port await
ing cargoes of soft coal. Some of the
vessels have been tied up for nearly three
weeks and with poor prospects of soon
getting away. Scarcity of rolling stocks
on the Baltimore and Ohio, owing to the
requirements for moving grain in the
West is assigned for the shortage of coal
here. Very few vessels are being load
ed, and it viii be several weeks before
the schooners will be able to get away
at the rate they are being supplied with
coal
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
OSCAR HELD.
on the Charge Of Having Murdered Mrs
Eartholiu.
iBy the Associated Prossl

10y the Associated Prcss0
Chicago. Aug. 16.-Oscar Thompson was
held to the grand jury today BY Judge
y. ". Patton, on the charge OF having
murdered Mrs. Anna B. Bartholin. AT
The same time. John Clafy. the old
stableman, who is better known as
DADDY was held as an accessory af-
Ter the fact to the murder OF Miss Min
ME Mitchell. Thompson also was held
on this charge.
Cla1y's bond was fixed at So 5000. but
the court declined TO fl a bond for
thompson. as the murder charge. on
which he waived examination, does not
permit Of accepting surety for the &C
cused. The two men were taken 10 the
county jail. No attempt was made 10
give bond for Clady, as the primary OBJ
lect OF the attorneys acting for him and
Thompson was to get the prisoners cut
Of the hands OF Inspector Hunt and free
from his sweat box methods.
Shortly before noon Attorney Michael
". Meagher appeared before Judge Pat
ton with a petition signed by Julius
Aagaard, ~Thompson's employer, for a
writ OF haheas corpus. Notice OF the APP
plication was served on Inspector Hunt
Immediately with orders to bring the
prisoners into court at 2 o'clock. At that
hour the inspector, accompanied by Chief
ONelll and L~ieutenants Wood and
Backus appeared with the prisoners. AS
sistant City Prosecutor Hugh Murray rep
resonted the police and informed the
court that Inspector Hum was prepared
to book the prisoners and make for
NAL charges against them.
On this understanding Mr.. Meagher
agreed to withdraw his application for
the prisoners release. and said they could
waive examination on the charges filed
against them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-08-19
a Report From Paris.

0bT the Associated Press.)
Fr.s. France, August 1.-THE fata
.i"1t 10 Mr.. and Mrs. FAN
..~Efr4 at the village of Saint Aguilin
W. .a'r himself was driving his auto
..'..i. al d high rate of speed when one
.4. pneumatic tires burst. The ma
s"1rFed, collided with a tree with
~@'..''. crash and was overturned. Mr.
. WITS. Fair were killed outright and
- s.a--Ie1r was badly injured.
Fairs have been living lately in
a Il. the Hotel Ritz, and kept theil
...".". there while they were stay
-'oHFiiIa. This morning Mr.. Fair
ID ".-.#1"h from Trouvillc to the
Ami. ".Hl Of the Hotel Ritz, saying he
r.-. 1.. "t.e would arrive there this
a. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. who
7,o ".. t#lrs sister, returned from
Ym.. sunday and sailed for New
L.,., yesterday on the North German
@.,.'aor Kron Prinz Wilhelm.