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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

typical OF the negro race that has .
large representation Ia our country.
Nothing could be farther from the case.
They are creation dating back only
a few years. Might ms well say that
the music OF the 'hoochie-coochie' dance
or the war whoop Of the Indian is the
music OF the American negro. And, I'M
derstand me. the two first-named types
OF songs are not the native music OF the
American negro. He has a type that is
peculiarly his own, and very few per
sons on the stage have attempted to in
troduce It. There have been about the
country during the last twenty years
several troupes of colored jubilee sing
ers that have given the true negro
music of religious character"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
Force Of Gravity over The ocean.

The force Of gravity over the land
10 determined by counting the mum
her OF swings Of "A pendulum OF known
length that occurs In known lapse
Of time. DIR. Hecker, Of Potsdam,
has recently made an attempt to de-
termine the relative force uf gravity
over different parts of the Atlantic
ocean between Hamburg and Bahia
by means OF a barometer and hyp-
someter Ga boiling point thermome-
ter. The barometeric formula con-
tains IA term depending on the inten-
sity of gravity at the place OF obser-
walton The hypsometer is indepen-
dent of this influence. A compar-
ison Of the results OF simultaneous
observations by the two methods
affords means OF determining the
force OF gravity approximately. The
preliminary results indicate that
gravity of the deep ocean is nearly
normal and they confirm Pratt's n.y.
pothesis in regard TO the isostatic
arrangement of the masses Of the
earth's crust. N. Y. Sun.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
FORTUNES IN INVENTIONS.
Enormous Incomes Enjoyed by Some
Successful Patentees.

Enormous Incomes Enjoyed by Some
Successful Patentees.
Some OF the largest fortunes appear
to have been derived from the inyen-
ton of trlvialities and novelties, such
as the popular toy known as
Dancing Jimcrow," which for sew.
eral years is said to have yielded its
patentee an annual income of $4,000.
The sale of another toy-"John Gil
pin"-enriched its lucky inventor to
the extent of 100000 a year as long
as 1t continued to enjoy the unexpect-
ed popularity that greeted 1t when
first placed upon the market. Mr..
Plimpton. the inventor of the roller
skates, made 81 600, 600 out of his idea,
and the gentleman who first thought
Of placing a rubber Zip at the end OF
year by means of his simple improve
ment
When Harvey Kennedy introduced
the shoe lace he made $2.5OO,0OO, and
the ordinary umbrella benefited six
people by as much as $10OO0,00O. The
Howard patent for boiling sugar in
yacuo proved lucrative investment
for the capitalists who were able to
remunerate the inventor on colossal
scale 1t Is estimated that his income
averaged between $2O0O00 and $780,
900 per annum.
Sir Josiah Mason, the inventor OF
the improved steel pen, made an enor
nous fortune, and on his death Eng
lish charities benefited by many mil
lions of dollars. The patentee of the
pen for shading In different colors
derived a yearly income Of about
$4,000 from this ingenious contriv-
ance. 1t Is stated that the wooden ball
with an elastic attached yielded over
$4,000 year. Many readers will re-
member a legal action which took
place some years ago, when In the
course OF the evidence 1t transplred
that the inventor of the metal plates
used for protecting the soles and heels
Of shoes from wear sold l2,OOO,OOO
plates In 1879, and in 1887 the number
reached a total OF l43O0O.OOO, which
realized profits OF $1,150,OO0 for the
year.
The lady who invented the modern
baby carriage enriched herself to the
extent OF $4,000, and young lady
| living at Port Elizabeth. South Afri-
ca. devised the simple toilet requisite
known as the Mary Anderson curl
| ing IRON from which she derives roy
alties amounting to 5000 a year. 1t
| was the wife Of clergyman who de-
signed an Improvement for the corset
and made fortune out OF 1t. The
gimlet-pointed screw the idea Of a
little girl, brought many millions Of
dollars to the clever inventor. Miss
knight, a young lady of excellent tai
ents. was gifted with wonderful me
chanical powers. as will be seen by
the complicated mechanism of her ma
chine for making paper bags. We
are told she refused $5O0OO for it
shortly after taking out the patent
Scientific American.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
Wkl5hp~m>rsB lEsslMS


but this all other ye that acts gently
jeconae quality substance oget beneficial effects always buy the
ckaQe
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
The worlds smane., Horses.

According to the theory Of we'll
known hosse breeder, the conditions
that would produce the smallest
race OF horses are mountainous
country in very hot climate. One
OF the most experienced horse breed =
ers OF New England describes a race
OF horses which he says he discov-
ered had been existing for many
years on a high plateau in the island
Of Hatyi, and tells his experience in
capturing and transporting them to
his home farm in Rhode Island. -
Leslie's Monthly.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
Burning Head.

Star City, Ark, May 26th.-A very
remarkable case has Just occurred here.
Mr.. w. III. Metals has been suffer
Ing severely for two years With an all
ment that puzzled the doctors and
everybody. The trouble seemed TO he
all in his head. which had hurnin.
sensation NIL the time.
Sometimes this burning pain in the
head would lie worse than ut other
times, but Vt never left him.
At last he tried u new remedy called
Dodd's Kidney Pills. and was agree
ably surprised TO hnd that the burning
gradually disappeared.
An attack Of La Grippe has laid him
mp for the last few weeks. but Dodd' s
Kidney Pills have banished his old
trouble entirely.
His son George used few Of the
Pills which his father did not need,
and they have done him 80 much good
that he says he would not take ten
cents pill for the few he still has left
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
The Domestic Diplomat.

The feminine domestic diplomat is a
person of unlimited tact and good
sense She has what not to do reduced
to a science, and, above all, she is at
tractive. 1t is observed:
That she never describes her aches
and pains. That she never dwells on
unpleasant "reminiscences. That she
never apologies for the food. That
she is never IA martyr. That she never
cOrrects her children in the presence
of any person, even the family. That
disorder of a temporary nature does
not vlsibly disturb her. That when
the family skeleton threatens to be ex-
posed, she knows how and when TO
deftly change the subject and preserve
peace. That she gets rid of a guest
who bores her by simply folding up "A
newspaper, and the other never sus
poets. That she lets every one have
affairs of their own, and does not pry
into them. Dha' she is always polite
and cordial to the children's friends.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

A horned rooster delights the
heart of j. A. Short, of Joplin, Mo.
The horns are on each side Of the
head. where the ears sould be, and
tits supposed the fowl hears through
Its horns. 1t is remarkable fact
that the rooster has no spurs on
ttS legs
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
Secretary OF Schermerhorn Golf Club,
Brook lNn Nav York


Brooklyn, New York
four months, when my husband became
impatient because grew worse instead
OF better, and in speaking to the drug
gist he advised him to get Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound
and Sanative Wash. How L wish
had taken that at first; il would have
saved me weeks Of suffering. 1t took
three long months to restore me, hut
1t is happy relief, and we are both
most grateful to you. Your Compound
has brought JOY to our home and
health to me. " MRS. PAULINE Jupsos,
~ Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
$4,000 Forfeit n sboOs testimonial 10 not genuine.
1t would seem by this state
ment that women would save
time and much sickness If they
would get Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once,
and also write to Mrs. Pinkham
ut Lynn, Mass, for special adj
vice. 1t La free and always helps.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

sewsrs o. OintIn' nts Tor Cstnrrh that
Contain Mercury,
~ mercury will surely de>troy the sense Of
smell and completely deranKe the whole system
when entering II through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be- used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as tho
lamage they will do l. lenfol1 to the good YOU
an possibly derive from them, Halls Catarrh
i'ure, manufactured by r. j. Cheney & Co.. Tole
nally. acting directly upon the blood and n,i
cOus surfaces Of the system. In buying Hall,
i'atarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t IL
AIKEN internally. and made in Toledo, Ohio, By
+. J. Cheney 4 Go. Testimonials free.
ey-Soid by Druggists, price ibc. per bottle.
Hall's Family pills are the best.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
Left the sheii.

'You had clans on the half
SHELL" explained the restaurant
proprietor, land your bin Is 81. "
But" explained the patron, III
seems to me that you ought to
make reduction for the shells; 4
didn't eat them. ohio State Jour.
nal
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
where DOCTORS FAIL
TO Cure Woman's Ills, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Succeeds. Mrs. Pauline
JudsOn Writes:

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Soon after
my marriage two years ago / found
myself in constant pain. The doctor
said my womb was turned, and this
caused the pain with considerable in
aammation. He prescribed for me for
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do mot
stain the hands OF spot the kettle.

A -proportioned man should
weigh twenty-eight pounds for
every foot Of his height.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
HEADACHE, DACKACHE, DIZZINESS
Cpt-Ru-NA CURES Ptluc cArARRu. +,
81 am perfectly WELL"
says Mrs. Martin, Of
Brooklyn. "Pe.ru-na
cured me-"


Brooklyn, n. V, writes;
"Peruna did so much for me that
feel II my duty to recommend II TO
others who may be similarly afflicted.
About q year ago my health was COM
pIefeiy broken down, had backache.
dizziness and irregularities, and Hfe
seemed dark indeed. We had used
Peruna In our home as fonic and for
colds and cafarrh, and decided to try
II for my trouble. I'm Tess than three
months I became regular, my pains
bad entirely disappeared, and am
now perfectly weH"--Mrs. Anna
Martin.
Miss Marie Johnson, IL Columbia.
East, Detroit, Mich, is Worthy Vice
Templar in Hope Lodge, No. u, lndepen-
dent Order Of Good Templars. Miss John.
son. as so many other women also have
done, found in Peruna a specific for a
severe case OF female weakness. She
writes:
II want to do what can to let the
whole world know what grand medi-
cine peruna Is. For eleven years | sur
Tered with female troubles and compli-
cations arising therefrom. Doctors
ing helped Peruns cured me In three
short months Il can hardly believe II
myself. but II Is blessed fact. am
perfectly well now, and have not had an
ache or pain for months. l want my
suffering sisters to know what pcrmna
has done for me"~-Miss Marie Johnson
Miss Ruth Emerson, ~ Sycamore st.,
Buffalo, y. ". writes; II suffered for
two years with irregular and painful
menstruation. and Peruna cured me
within six weeks. | cannot tell yon
how grateful feel ANY agency which
brings health and strength to the ar
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

In Japan the horses wear shoes
made out of rice straw, and they
are fastened to the hoofs with ropes
made Of the same ma ,erial.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Artificial wood made from pulp Is
coming into use. BY this patented
process excellent limitations Of oak.
mahogany, and rosewood are now
produced.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

In ancient days the addition of a
cross TO the signature did not al
ways indicate that the signer could
not write but was as an attestation
OF good faith.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

I cannot praise Piso's Cure enough fol
the wonders II has worked in curing me
r. H. Ssidel. 2208 Olive street, st
Louis, Mo-, April 10, 1901.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Can a vegetarian's literary feast
include slice Of Lamb and bi,
OF Bacon?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Living is cheap In Japan. Six tt
eight dollars month will supp
food, fuel and clothing for fami
OF FIVE persons.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

In the business world sheet musi,
Is not classified as rolling stock"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

The postman is a taking fellow
with fetching way.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

An audienIe will not be cold il i
,s wrapped up In the performance.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Tor cattle and grain, ow RAILWAY r,tss and every
possib comfort This II the condition Of The
farmer In Western Canada, Province of hmnitobs
and districts OF Assiniboia, Saskatchewan ane
Alberta. rbnusanl. OF Americans are now settled
there. Reduced rates On all railways tor h,Ms.
seekers and A.it era New districts ARE beinG
opened ~ Hi year. III new ~ page Atlas u
Western Canada s-nt FREE TO all Appcants Apply -
:. Ped e,. Supt " lmnd rntioN. Ottawa. Tan. -
~ ". V. B~nn"tt. SUl New YORK Life i,lig., Oms-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Many persons look on the wrong
side Of life to see the funny side Of
IL
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Married men, on an average, liy
seven years longer than bachelors
and wives five years longer thar
maids o.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

The "soft soap OF his constitu-
ents cannot make politicians repu-
tation clean. ~
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

A farm for raising butterflies n,
moths has been established nea
Scarborough, England.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

General gloom prevails among TIL
subjects Of Morocco's Sultan whei
he decides to marry, as everybody
Is expected to contribute a weddin
present.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Speaking OF money matters why,
1t matters "A great deal.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

The skeleton OF man Of averag,
size weighs about fourteen pounds.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Ysu Can Get Aliens root Ease FREE
write to-day to Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy
~. T., for a FREE sample Of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes
1t cures tired, sweating, damp, swollen
aching feet. 1t makes new or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bunions
All druggists and shoe stores sell IL. u.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

A Shirt may be like tame hors,
'ace II IL has "A duh finish.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Like cider, some people remain
sweet unit 1t is time to go to work.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
Germany's twenty-five shipyards
give employment Ia ZOO men.

CIfc Permanently cured. NJ ntA nervcuanc5s ~
TIL nrSt day un. III. khDe's Great kervs lie
s'orsr - :" j kEtn x .Oe vial botLl, 80. s,ise
Oh u. X. KLINE ltdu y3l y r''' - PhikupJhia Pa
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

OF all the old maids in this country
the Oldest Is Miss Columbia.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
JUSTTHlnK OFT

Every farmer his evn
landlord. no in Gu N .
brances, his he X accouu1
increasing year by yeah
hnd value lBcreA inE,
stvc inrrsasing, spl-a.
did oil IN n ts, exc lleae
s'l,,sA- aud churchsa.
Inv taxation, high prioao
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29
TYPES OF NEGRO SONG
THREE DISTINCTIVE STYLES OF
THE FOLK MELODIES.

Fosters Melodies TT pified Life Before
the war-These Were Followed by
Songs of Reconstruction Period, aud
These by RaRtime Tunes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-29

Fortunately a woman's disposition
doesn't depend upon the lit Of her
shoes.
The colored American., 1902-09-20

John C Dancy was born of slave
parents at Tarboro, n. c., in 1857, at
the darkest hour of the American Re
public, when the forces of evil and the
phalanx of right were drawn up in
battle array, preparing for that final
struggle that should evidence the sue
cess or failure of a government based
uDon the equality of mankind. He
me into being in an hour when calm,
hus firm Judgment was necessary to
bring order out IF chaos, and hasten
the dawn that follows the densest
gloom. Perhaps, it was an ordination
of Fate that the womb of Time ShO"'d
give birth in crisis, to a spirit that
would in another age be called upon
70 meet a similar condition.
Young Dancy lived upon farm d
mile from town, now part of Prince
Vile. y. c., a Negro settlement having
4 Negro mayor and town officers. He
remained here until the war closed,
when the act of emancipation became
effective. after which his father moved
| back to TarbOro and began work as a
contractor and builder, for which he
was noted. He with few friends
organized a church and school, and
The colored American., 1902-09-20
Providence, S. c. Special.

Providence, S. G. Specia'.
Mr.. Editor: More in confederation
of the friendship disclosed in your let
ter, calling attention TO the very vie
manner in which few partisan Deas
exchanges, in the North, are disposed
to slander me, without regard to truth
or decency, than from any estimate
place upon their ability to harm me,
| will attempt in as few words as
possible, to put you in possession OF
the whole truth of my connection ana
disconnection with the Revenue Ser
vice, and relation to the appointment
and confirmation of Mr.. Geo. X. kOe5-
ter as Internal Revenue Collector OF
South Carolina.
| not only had nothing to do with
his appointment, but knew absolutely
nothing about it until after he was
made Collector.
Immediately after his appoint
mem to my utter astonlshment, l
was teIegraphed to come to Columbia
on the next train, scheduled to arrive
there about II D. m, and was in
formed that Mr.. Koester, the newly
appointed Collector, would await my
coming.
To such an urgent request re-
spcndod at once. without knowing
what would engage my attention q
ing the conference, and something
after II D. m found Mr.. Rooster III
his private parlor awaiting my arrlV-
al.
He did not keep me in Ignorance
very long of what he desired of me.
He at once informed me that ne
ha,. been made Collector, and that 1t
had been decided that l be made
division Deputy Collector.
| unhesitatingly declared that nv
nriyate interests would not allow me
to accept office, that l already had
more of them than | could do, ana
that there were plenty of others both
capable and deserving.
He insisted that was wanted above
all others as the representative race
man in South Carolina, and that he
was not alone in such decision ana
wish, as parties hiS-- in adminlstra-
tive circles were urgent in my selec-
tion. | still insisted upon my decllna-
ton. stating that the duties OF the
| office would take me too far and long
away from my private affairs. whlch
reasons he met with the promise thaI
| arrangements would be made Tor me
to have ample time to look after my
private affairs. even if the territory
in nv division had tn be reduced OF
overconfining work done p| specldi
The colored American., 1902-09-20

sent North for a preacher and teacher.
At this school our subject was entered.
At the end of the term he led MS
class. and there he stood for the sue
ceeding years. His teachers all re-
garded him as especially bright. He
never gave them any trouble and hls
lessons were learned without much
aDparent effort. He was made 10 WORK
during vacations and after school
hours. acquiring that valuable quality
the habit of industry. In this way
he learned the printers art in white
office where as pressman and typo ne
was much liked and was shown many
favors. AT fourteen years he was at
the ease and on the press in the Tar
boro Southerner Office, a democratic
naper still living, ringing the Town
hell at 9 O'Clock, when all the boys haa
to he home, and also ringing the town
hell four times a day as tlme-keeper
| for the workingmen who worked under
| the town hour system. For all TINS
work. he was getting $24 per month
He was. therefore, well-knOwn through
| ont the town, though quite a youth
I BEFORE this. during the cotton season
| he picked cotton, to secure spending
money.
The colored American., 1902-09-20
RISEN FROM THE FRANKS
METEORIC SUCCESS OF
HON JOHN c DANCY.
VOL. TX, y D. %.

From Farm Boy to Recorder of Deeds,
the Mecca of National Political
L - adership-C"nceived Early In Life
55e Value of Fidelity to Duty and
J5Be ( Aving Influence of ConseTVa-
1.-Two Action-The Man of Destiny
F.om Many Standpoints.
The colored American., 1902-09-20

II was Pope who said, Education
forls the common mind; just as the |
tw.g is bent, the trees inclined
IEoredity has much to do with the |
native genius that comes as a legacy |
10 all mortaIs, but in the application
of the gifts of Nature to the duties
of the hour, the man must develop
powers of his OWn-muSt create
distinctive individuality that fixes his
place in the economy of civilization.
The boy is the father to the man in
the sense that the health and frag-
rance of the bud fOreshadOws the
beauty and value of the rose-the
strength of character and seriousness
OF purpose in the boy gives promise
of the sturdiness of the after life.
Viewing from this standpoint, the
world need not be surprised at the
metcoric success that has come to the
work and worth of John c. Dancy,
Recorder of Deeds for the District CT
Columbia. His career is panorama
of effort, aided by a heritage or mora.
quality. but educated and cultivated
by an early and clear conception OF the
high responsibility that rested upon
every one who received a commission
as trustee in fact, to make the earth
happier and better for his having been
upon it. Mr. Dancy's youth was in
ljratlve of his manhood years. Aside
from his fidelity, cOnscientiOusneSs
and incessaLt i~dustry, if asked wha,
ono faculty seemed 10 set him apar,
lTcm his fellows, | WOulu sly It was
his wonderful anu almost unDarallc
N"Tslti ity. To numbers of men there
is gwen some one overwhelming talen
that OJScures the lesser, and eStaD
HsGCs a lame that is great, but one
s.icu. TO few, however, IS oftur
- lavish as to endOw her favors Il
sucu generous and equal proportion
as to make the perfect, Symmetrical
and wClI-rOunded personality. 1e
John c. Dancy was and is one of these
strong physically and mentally as
man, patriotic as a citizen, thoughttu
as a leader of his people, brilliant a
an orator, liberal but true as churcE
man. keen rs a student of polltlca
O. hicS. conservative as an editor, lOyu
as a friend and loving as husban
and father-in this composite plctur
of all the traits that make for IN
mortality we have John c, Dancy q
The colored American., 1902-09-20
MURRAY ON THE STAND
EX CONGRESSMAN SPEAKS
OF SOME PLAIN FACTS.

How George w. MIray b ecame
Deputy Under Collector Rooster
Noble Reason for Accepting Place
DeAs Accused Of DupIIcity-Aidins
Mission than Presidents Can Confer.
The colored American., 1902-09-20

he appears to those who know him
best. He believes with the illustrious
TennySOn:
'Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good.
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman
blOOu."
The colored American., 1902-09-20

In 1879 he matriculated at Howard
university as a student. Shortly after
,yord his father died. He returned
top,a but continued his studies. He
1yos school teacher before he was
The colored American., 1902-09-20

Goutinust On Pa:s ThiFssensh,