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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
DR.. LEDERLE ON THE ALERT.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO PREVENT IN
FEcTED CATTLE FROM COMING HERE

FECTED CATTLE FROM COMING HERE.
s1yhIle there has not been single case of mouth
x,d hoof disease reported SO far among the cattle
,assfng into this city, said DR.. Ernst J. Lederle
nrssident Of the Board of Health. yesterday .tyet
we are increasing vigilance. by putting extra
men on. to watch the cattle that arrive from all
ouarters Two carloads OF sheep. swine and other
animals arrived two days ago. from of the
states where the disease is prevalent.
1.-THE cars had not been disinfected. SO we had
all the animals slaughtered once, TO prevent any
spread Of the disease This department has sent
su order to all the railway companies traversing
Eastern New-York State and the New-Ensland
States having terminals in this city. instructing
Them that all bringing cattle from the New
England States or any part of New-York State
,,to New-York City shall be accompanied by a
.z,oru certificate stating that such have been
properly disinfected
.In default of such certiacate, upon the
declaration of the Health Department that to the
best Of Its belief such disinfection has not been
properly carried out. Ii shall be within the olscre
-on OF the board to order that cattle coming on
such shall not be permitted to enter the STOCK
wards OF this city. but shall oe ordered at once
10 q slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter
ffThe DEPARTMENT is In constant telegraphlc ana
mail communication with the Bureau OF Anlniai
Industry and its officers IN the infecteo nero 80. a
which New-Ycrk draws its milk supply me OH
GERS OF the Bureau of Animal INDUSTRY are now ON
accurately the extent OF the region ID
fected and that region, far as now deterlnineo'
does not traverse the region from wnlch New
York Guys MIX s Supply in rs is spreading to
sny portion of the region on which New ork oe-
ponds for milk supply importation OF mix from
while the Heath Department is IN close touch
with the work Of the federal officers, and sees no
reason for alarm on the part OF the people OF TINS
r5+zs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
tapestries and art Objects will be sold on wednes-

tapestries and art Objects will be sold on Wednes-
day
LUDWIG BAUMANN q CO., Eightn-aVe. thirty
fifth to Thirty display many seasonable
suggestions in their assortment OF beautiful fur
niture fine rugs and CARPETS. draperies. china and
house furnishings Parlor furniture in carved. gilt
and inlaid mahogany; antwerp oak for hall and
library: all the popular woods and designs or
manufacture for dining room and bedrooms are
included In their stock.
STERN BROTHERS will sell tomorrow at great
" reduced prices the remainder of their French
model garments in broadtail. chinchilla. ermine
and Persian lamb. Exceptional values will be
shown in the cloak department. useful and attrac-
tive garments, well as many street, carriage
and evening wraps. Women's trimmed hats, cloths
and dress goods, dress patterns. French printed
fannes and suits for girls also shown in great
and attractive variety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

VIII be delivered tomorrow evening at the Assem-
ofy Hall Of the United Charities Building. Twenty
second-st and Fourth-aVe. Dr. Hermann NJ.
blsgs Will deliver the lecture, which will be
the SUBJECT of 'Causation and Prevention of Con-
SUMPTION The next lecture in this comes
on January Il. and will be by Edward T. Devine.
general secretary Of the Charity Organization So
GIety on the subject of the Social Aspects of the
War Against CONSUMPTION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
A GOOD BUSINESS CHANCE
is often advertised under the Little Ads. o
the People,"
PACKERS GET KANSAS CITY TERMINALS
SWIFT AND ARMOUR. IT IS SAID. HAVE ACQUIRE
UNION DEPOT. BRIDGE AND TER
MIrAL COMPANY.

Kansas CITY Mo. Dec 6-Swtft and Armour the
hackers have acquired the stock Of the Union
Depot Bridge and Terminal Company, which owns
valuable terminals and hundreds of acres OF land
on each side of the Missouri River at this point
according TO an authoritative statement made to-
day 49,
eft Is now certain that double deck bridge will
he built on the Winner Piers near Holmes-st. and
that station to be used by majority OF railways
+s-iny Kansas CITY will be built near the Kansas
civ end of the bridge" said a man in position
to know the plans of the new owners OF the COM
pany. ,..sx. ,,a Terminal Comma nv
was organized by Theodore G; Bates, OF BOSTON,
We raSrasented Eastern capitalists. The company
Win the last year has spent about s4Oo0ese IN
,u.a,,,ne ,ts terminals and in purchasing river
IMP bfeb II is said is used for new packing
and perhaps, stock yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
CORNELL AMAZED AT ABSENCE OF AXE

District Attorney jerome on Friday sent WORD
tn the police OF the West Twenteth-st station that
there was an alleged" gambling house at NO Oh
West Tyyenty-fourth-st At night Detectives Butler
and Ebert went to the place and found four men
p.aying cards on bed in one OF the mems room
They arrested the men and seized one pack Of cards
and g cents in money The four men. who were
Italians were arraigned before Magistrate Cornell
IN the Jefferson Market court, yesterday;
did you use an axe to break in Wltn!" inquired
NO We went in through the basement door,
Most remarkabler' said Magistrate Cornell
They discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
RIG sNOWsLrDE IN OREGON.

Baker City, Ore. Dec. 6.-Because the wires are
down II is impossible to learn full particulars
of the snowslide at Cornucopia, which occurred
on Thursday However, it has been ascertained
that no one was killed. Snow is still falling in the
valley and In the mountains. Mountaineers pre-
dict serious disasters in many places. because tne
fall of snow has been sudden that 1t has not
had time become packed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
DISEASED CATTLE SLAIN
coUs AND HOGS AFFLICTED WITH
THE FOOT AND MOUTH PLAGUE
SLAUGHTERED IN NEW
HAMPSHIRE.

salem. y. Il, Dec. 6--Sixteen cows belonging to
rdyard Townsend were slaughtered to-day by
rser Of the United States authorities because they
,ere afflicted with or had been exposed to the
4oot and mouth disease. These the first cattle
t,red In this State In the present epidemic Several
hogs which had been exposed to the contagion also
xere slaughtered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

LECTURES IN ASSEMBLY HALL COURSE.
The second lecture in the Assembly Hail course.
arranged by the committee the prevention OF
tuberculosis of the Charity Organization Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
A. N. RIDGELY, 20 Broad ST., N. Y.

Sable Dyed Fox Muffs, $50, SIS, $50; boas, $40
to $50, Fox is beautiful but not servceable- c.
c. SHAYNE, Manufacturer, 4Ist and AID SITS,
near 9th Av.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

Siberian Squirrel Stoles. fashionable lengths,
muff to match complete set, $50, SOS, SIS. G {.
SHAYNE, Manufacturer, 42d St, near 9th Av,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
). AltnlarAda
~uG1Ae-

FINE LACE DRAPEPIES, BED SETS:
TABLE COVERS, SCREENS, Etc.
Lace Window Draperies, $500 and upward,
Lace Bed Sets, 5000 and upward.
being Exceedingly Low Prices
Silk Broche Tapestry Table Covers, originally $3.50
to $500, at 5000 to 22.50
Imported Moquette Couch Covers in rich Persian
coors, 50 inches wide; origi-
naly 5000 and $3.50 at $50 and 1Z.5O
japanese Hand Carved Screens, inaid with pearl and
bone; originally $500 to o,o 90
$145Ol at Soo'0o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
az CouRsE Won wOULD.

II You wanted a certain article, W0ulan.t
you thank q friend for putting You on tne
right track to get ttf You may ma WHst
xOyI want in the Little Ads. of the People,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
3. AltnlanAfo.

The collection now being displayed In the 'o'o""s
departments offers many suggestions
for practical and artistic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

WOMEN's NECKWEAR. Feather
Boas with Muffs to Match;
Novelty Chiffon and Lace Boa
and Muff Sets, Chiffon or Lace
Collars or Yokes, Stocks, FIchus,
Scarfs, Ties and Jabots; Hand
embroidered Collar and Cutf
Sets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

FINE ORIENTAL RUGS.
An attractive collection of the best known weave con-
tanning examples IN rich eo1ors and
artistic designs.
Also PERSIAN SILK RUGS and MATS IN delicate
colors very appropriate for Wall Hangings, Stands
or Table Covers ali at Moderate Prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

sILVERWARE.-Toiiet Ware and
Desk Fittings IN novel and ex-
elusive effects, Smokers Articles,
also Vases, Jewel Cases, boudoir
Mirrors, Photo Frames and 1 oilet
Articles, made of Copper, mount
ed with Sterling Silver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
OFFERINGS At THE STORES.

odeu's plurality. $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

STATFONE&.-Fancy Holiday
Cabinets, Novelties IN Imported
Stationery, Calendars, Desk Req
,,is;tes of Vienna Brass. Plain
Leather, and Leather Sterling
Silver trimmed; Engagement
Pads. Desk Blotters, Scales, Paper
Cutters, Pocket Pencils, Gold and
Silver mounted Fountain Pens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

Totals 1865 sos 20 400 $50 g. 400 1ss4 "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
HOLIDAY GIFTS.

MEMS FURNISHINGS. Fine
Neckwear, 81 K Mufflers, Smok-
ing Jackets, House Gowns and
Robes de Chambrs; Silver
Mounted Suspenders. Silk Pa1a-
mas, Night Robes, etc.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Egyptian Girls at Play.

In her "Recollections of an Egyptian
Princess the author describes little
game at romps in the garden Of the
palace which discloses a very close
touch of nature. The princess was
seated near little, lake, which had
been constructed in Il serpentine shape
winding about under rustic bridges.
She was laughingly scolding one Of
her attendants, when the girl broke
away, crying out, MY mistress Is an
cry with me! I'll drown myself!' and
rushed into the water.
The princess called out, ooh. stpp
her! Stop her! and three or four fol-
lowed Immediately. But the first knew
well enough that the water was not
more three three feet deep, SO she had
done it for a joke, and she turned
round and threw water in the faces Of
her pursuers.
The princess had seen the Joke DR.
rectly after the cry had escaped her
and now joined heartily in the fun.
ana urged others to help In the cap
ture. The general harem dress when
""rn weather set in was white Indian
grass-cloth, more or less fine, made
loose, and confined at the waist by n
colored sash, ribbon to match helms
usually worn round the throat and to
tie back the hair.
The dress could not be hurt by the
immersion, but the ribbons might ba
spoiled. Some were seen to cast q
glance ON their pretty ties, which was
a signal to those who saw the look to
rush upon them at once and push them
In.
mere was nothing but screamine
and laughing, several disporting them.
serves In the water, others pursued all
over the garden, met at the cross
paths, turning and doubling ON theIr
pursuers, The princess clapped her
hands with delight and laughed mira.
STRANGELY, and the girls themselves
were immens Ely pleased with the ioke
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
CHAPTER III.

The frightening shadows Of the willow
tree told Irene that she had been here
long enough. She laughed aloud to her.
self as she thought what the grandmcre
would say IL she knew that for one whole
hour she had been lingering by the brock
side, drea ming of the lover 10 come.
Then she started abruptly aud arose
from her pretty seat. for a dog racing
a squirrel and barking furiously rushed
past her and two gentlemen followed the
dog.
"Where Ia my lover?" was the last
thought she remembered before the n.ise
and confusion of the frightened squirrel.
the barking dog, the hurried footsteps.
He IL here" was the next thought thai
occurred to her mind, for looking up she
saw the sunlight falling on the very hero
of her dreams.
She saw two gentlemen, one tab and
stately. with the dignified. easy grace and
bearing that distinguishes a soldier. with
broad shoulders, with a grand, well-kpit
frame, with face handsome in It's dark
beauty. The brow was broad and ideal.
with eyebrows that almost met; the eyes
were dark gray with indeseribable color
and beauty OF expressions; eyes that no
woman could resist; she saw a proud
mouth, yet 1t had iu 1t the grace and
sweetness OF n woman'A
HE Is here" she thought to herself;
'he Is just as l have pictured him In
my dreams"
II am afraid we startled you," said q
deep voice.
1T Is my fault" said another voice.
dido Is terrible dog for squirrels, aud
! ought to have left him at home"
II am not startled now" said irene.
but you were, protested the gentle
man to whom the dog belonged.
Looking up she saw him, and half won
dered In that one moment whether he be-
longed to the same world as this-the
hero or her dreams.
IL know that you were frightened" he
persisted. "all the color left your face and
you are trembling even now"
ut Is not that" she answered simply.
So simply that the same thought OF rev
erence went through the minds OF both
this was girl, half angel, half child.
Both involuntarlly took of their hats and
stood bareheaded before her.
Che, with wide open eyes, checked her
SELF. II was not that-not so much the
noise OF the dog that startled her as
she was alarmed by the emotion aroused
In her own heart by the sight OF that
dark. beautiful face.
Her senses wsre al awake and she
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
GOOD
Short Stories
aO4~~~N~~A@~~~~N~NN

A lawyer who met Thomas d. Reed.
the other day, remarked; MIR. Reed.
does 1t not seem to y.u that the discip-
line inflicted on Tillman and McIaurin
for their breaches Of propriety was
rather llght?" "Oh, no." drawled the
ex-Speaker; at Is the heaviest that
could be imposed on a Senator-sa-
lence."
Pure blood Indians in the City OF
Mexico are never seen riding on the
electric cars. They go and come irons
he neighborhoring towns always Onl
foot, or on the more sure and undo
.ailable "burros." This is due to tho
horror the "devil-like" trains inspire In
the In iians, and one of them, Manuet
Juan, will hereafter fear an "electricoN
more than n "toro puntal," as he says,
or he was recently run over by one OF
chem, and saw his right ear roll away
glued to the wheel.
Once during heated debate between
Senator Joseph Il. Foraker, OF Ohio.
and Senator Joseph w. Bailey, of Tex
as, the question of law in Texas and
law in Ohio came up. The passage be-
came warm For1.ker, by way of .
parting shot, told Bailey that IL he
would come to Chip he would learn q
great deal of law that he did not know.
''If there is so very much law to be
learned in Ohio" remarked Bailey, II
must advise the Senator to spend all
his spare time there. He needs It,"
The recent elections in Canada were
bitterly contested, and efforts were
made both by the Liberals and Censer-
vatives to stir up race AMI religious
prejudice. A Quebec Liberal, whose
acquaintance with Sir Wilfrid Laurie<.
the Canadian premier, was only polit-
zeal, sent this telegram to his leader.
who was in Ontario on a speech MAX
ing tour: Report in circulation In
this country that your children have
not been baptized. Telegraph denial"
TO which dispatch the premier sent
this reply: Sorry to say report In
correct. l have no children"
The Courier des Etats-Unis says
that on January IA, 1858, the late Fran
cesco Crispi, the great Italian states
man, then n political refugee in Paris,
received from an Italian friend con-
nected with the Paris opera two gal
lely tickets for the performance of that
evening, which the emperor and en-
press were expected to attend. Crispi
and his wife were on the point Of
starting for the theater, when the lat
ter exclaimed: Francesca, where shah
we get candle" They were in such
restitution that they had neither can
dies nor matches, nor yet the where
withal to buy them. Going to the
opera would involve cropping for their
room at midnight, and going to bed
in total darkness. Too proud to con-
fess their condition and to borrow O
few sous, they regretfully denied them
selves the promised treat, remained In
their room. and retired before the twt.
light had faded. On the following
morning they learned of Orsini's attack
on the emperor, the police raids, and
the arrest Of all Italian revolutionists
found in or near the theater. If Crispl
had been in the house he would Ger.
tafnly have been among the first ar-
rested, for he was known as an ardent
disciple Of Mazzini.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Handicapped.

Mrs. Homer-Were you troubled by
NAL de mer while crossing the ocean?
Mrs. Neurich-No, indeed. l was so
seaslck all the way over that didn't
even have n chance to make his &C
quaintance.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
IL Sounded Had.

Mrs. Newiwed-George where did
you meet that young girl you just
spoke to?
Mr.. Newliwed-I picked her up on
the street.
Mrs. Newllwed-Why, George. I'm
shockcdi
Mr.. Newllwed-So was she. She
had fallen of her Observation-Disclosures
Press
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
The Loafer-Yes; I know n IL. mar
A Raging Belle.

Dolly-Polly. how many men have
you been engaged to?
Polly-Oh, Dolly, I've lost COUNT"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
The Flaw.

Helen-Delia wouldn't listen to any
thing but classical music for the world
Judy-No; but look at the rag-timt
hat she wears!
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Another Pipc STORY.

Museum Manager-Where's the living
'keletonY It's his turn to so on.
Middle. Fatema-He lost his balance
Willie washing his hands at the sink
moment ago and slipped down the
waste pipe
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Had the Enrn,nrks.

Cynicus-l read your spring poem In
the last ISIS lie of Blanks magazine.
Scrlbbles-That wasn't spring
poem.
Cynicus-Of course 1t was. That tired
ceiling got strangle hold on me be
fore had read half dozen lines.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Shy Rand Transit.

Dorothy-What became Of that bash.
full man and bashful girl you were tell
ing me about?
David-Oh, l introduced them; and
in three weeks they were engaged.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Needed Dividing.

Il am going to make him eat hi,
words" roared the bad man OF tn,
town.
Then you had better give him knife
and fork" suggested the bystander.
"Why so?"
Because he is from Boston and hi.
words are so long that they win chok,
him unless no cuts than up
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15

IT suppose you are workingmen out
of job" said the kind lady, as she
divided homemade pie between three
trnmps.
"Not SO rs You could notice IT," re-
Piled the spokesman Of the gang
Just at the present writing we are
working women for interior depart
ment supplies. So long, ma'am."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Acquired Wisdom,

Husband-What is that stuff you are
drinking, my dear?
Wife-Sage tea. I'm training for a
visit to my cousin In Boston.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Feminine Point of VIrvx

Husband-I see that German scien-
list says idiots invariably cross the left
leg over the right.
Wife-NOnsense! Any man who
croSses his legs at all Is an idiot.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Among enc Nohiiity.

Mr.. Upperten--I suppose you saw a
great many old ruins while in Europe7
Miss Neurich-Yes, indeed And sew
eral of them had nerve enough to pro
pose marriage.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15

"In your story of this wedding"
criticised the city editor. you say the
bride led TO the altar You should
have written that she was led to the
altar"
ais that soT' retorted the new re-
porter, conscious Of being on firm
ground. at happens that | know that
bride. She Is 3S years old, and 1t is n
cinch that she led all the way."-Bal-
timore American.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15

Gyer-1 have an office coat that I've
worn for fifteen consecutive years.
Myer-Isn't 1t nearly worn out?
Gyer-Certainly not. An Office coat
Is never worn out.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
FatherIy Insight,

Polly-Pa, don't you think will be a
success in business life?
Pa-No, Polly, not unless you get a
situation where you can boss the boss.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Pair of Gnessc..

do you love me stil?" asked the
wife.
II do, indeed" replied the husband.
Then she thought and he thought and
she wondered if he meant 1t as she un-
derstood it and he wondered If she un.
derstood 1t as he meant it.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Tho Exposition Crnxn.

Purchaser-Are you sure this exposi.
ton stamp is the last edition2
Stamp Clerk-Yes, sir; but there Will
be another edition in few hours.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
I'm Chnrlav,a Yest.

Ida-My beau smokes. Are you
against cigars, dear?
MAXWELL, sometimes. Last night
was against two or three.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Ordinary Effort Wasted.

Clara-Is 1t true that Mabel Is suing
her husband for dlvorce2
Maude-Yes; and don't blame her.
She was handicapped right from the
start.
Clara-Why. how's thatl
Maude-Her husband had indigestion
before they were married.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Arc Od;oun.

Miss Upperten (haughtily)-My great
grandfather was Virginia Taylor.
Miss Newrich Unaffected
And my grandfather was Chicago
butcher.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
A Bad Admission.

Judge-Your face seems strangely ia
miliar to me?
Prisoner-Well, your honor, two years
ago gave your daughter singing les.
sons.
Judge-Ten years.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
His Excuse.

The Parson-Don't you know, my
dear sir, that it Is positively sinful to
stand around wasting your time in this
mannerf
The Loafer-Yes; know It is, par
son, and I'm going to quit it just as
soon as l find a comfortable place to
sit down.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15

Mae will be original"
"AhT
"Yes, she sent old Bloatman a comic
valentine by express"
1T must have been very heavy"
Eyes. 1t was q box of canned lob.
sters."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15

l sadness OF man who has loved
ana lost Is frequently exceeded by thar
OF the poor unfortunate who loved aad
failed TO lose.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
A Goodness,

The boys all say I'm a brick"
gushed the yellow-haired girl as she
passed the cream to her lips.
Inc young man gazed sadly at the
-FOUR empty saucers and said: ",rhen
guess you must be brick OF Ice.
cream"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
A ExnIained.

Space-How 1t Is that humorlsts are
always writing lot OF stun about
cheap boarding houses and financial
distress7
Quads-Oh, 1 suppose 1t comes nat
ural for people to write of the things
best known to them.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
Cro he cout'nued.i
Yield OF PeTrO.euIn.

Russia's yield of petroleum Ia 6s.OO0,-
600 barrels year, and that OF the UNI
ted States 5S000,00O.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-05-15
HUMOR OF THE WEEK
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Odd, curious and LauRhabIe Phnscs
OF Human Nature GrnphicaIIy Por-
traycd by Eminent Word Artists of
Our Own Day-A Budget of Fun.