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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
CHAPTER TX.

There came a morning which Irene
hever forgot-a balmy. lovely morning
In September; the sky was as blue as
that of Italy, and the green earth smiled
I'm the suns warm rays. The beautiful
morning air cheered her, and she hoped
in her heart that Sir Hubert would come
home on that day. The newspaper lay on
the table; IL was one that she had chosen
herself, because 1t contained more news
on the upper ten thousand than any 9th
,,er. Carelessly, and without a thought
of what lay before her, she opened it.
She read how the Duke of Sommerston
had gone to the moors; how Lord and
Lady Hegis were at Cannes, how the
lMarchioness Of Brent had gone to Italy,
Suddenly her fair young face grew color
Hess, the very sight seemed to die from
lher! eyes. for she read this @ q
approaching Marriage in High Life.
We learn that active preparations are
now being made for the marriage Of the
Lady Lira Gerant. The noble bridegroom,
Sir Hubert Estmere, has intrusted to
Messrs. Henden g. Son the task of redec-
Grating his magnificent mansion. the
Mere. 1t is expected that the marriage
will take place in February"
She read and re-read she read with
laughter and with tears. What nonsense
what utterly cruel nonsense How
could 1t be, when she was already his
wife? 1t must be stopped, though. this
cruel report, which was so doubly cruel
TO her, his wife.
When she had heard 1t in the theater
lshe had thought of it merely as gossip
and baseless rumor.
This was different; this paragraph in
q fashionable paper, who had inserted
that paragraph, and how had they dared
10 say so much that was not true? Wha,
would Sir Hubert say? What would
Lady Lira say? She mad heard before
how careless those journals were, but
surely this was something more thar
carelessness; it was falsely. wickedly un
true.
She resolved the moment Sir Huber
came to show it to him; all would b,
well then, She heard the sound of hi,
horses gallop. and stood in the parI
awaiting him; the eyes that met his ha,
not the usual sweet love-light in them. IN,
exquisite face had no light of welcome.
Hubert, | want to speak to You.
she said Eat once. | have somethin,
most particular to tell you
He laughed at her eagerness. but tn
laugh died from his lips when he saw
the mournful expression on her face
"Why, Irene, even your voice has los
lts sweetnessv' he cried what is il
my dearestT'
Not one feature of her face relaxed.
.'Follow me-" she said. and she led III
way into the pretty morning room. wher
ehe bright sun shoge on the roses an
abe white lace.
An open newspaper lay on the tabl,
Drawing herself TO hor full height, wit
abe tragedy and dignity OF queen. sh
'asid, pointing TO it:
81 have kept that for two days waitin
there for you to see it."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
shooting Fish.

The shooting fish is native of the
East Indies. 1t has a hollow, cylin-
drical beak. When It spies a fly sit
ting on the plants that grow in shallow
water, with remarkable dexterity 1t
elects out of tubular mouth single
drop of water. which seldom misses its
aim, and. striking the fly into the wat
err. the fish makes II its prey.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12

over &C. but ! saw most brilliant fu-
ture waiting me-such as falls to the
lot OF few When I met you-oh, Irene.
believe me, with all my faults believe me
when | met you | knew the first pas
sionate love OF my life; and. my darling,
IL have been selfish. forgive me, can
not give you upr'
Va tried to clasp her In his arms, but
she withdrew Indignantly.
(To be continued.)
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
sssEe So M -
D0INGS OF N011E|Y I|
49, q SSss5

the first wash and is nothing but a
string.
Take your material and tuck II across
the yoke in such way that only the
open stripes of needlework, or lace,
show. This makes lace yoke, with
the lace laid in rows. For a stock use
the same goods, tucked lengthwise,
with the top plain, so that 1t can be
turned over. Release the tucks across
the bust to make good fullness. Fit
the waist in at the belt line, SO as to
give I. nty Of length in front, without
great deal Of bagginess.
Education and Early Marriage.
1t is q fact worth noticing that "a
@ 'ucation creeps into a country early
marriages gradually become more
scarce. Nowadays youths and maids
IRE taught to think before they leap.
Their mentality is stronger and more
mature than In former years, so their
heads more often speak for or with
their hearts.
Many Of the unhappy marriages or
winch we near may be traced 10 the De
fusion of youthful ideas. Immature
love is ignorant and unreasonable. The
woman wants to be loved as she loves
and man wants to be loved as he loves,
and because the thing is impossible
they have the most discordant results.
We inherit this desire to love. which
at an early age is like firecracker.
ready to explode at a moments no.
tice. it making no difference who sets
fire to the fuse. AS we grow older,
in our more mature love affairs we at
tach more Importance to the hand that
lights the fuse. We grow more dis
eliminating as we advance in years,
for our minds expand and grow. and
the emotions, as well as the intellect,
are strengthened by age.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
ROYAL COIOrs.

The Sultan of Turkey is always seen
attired in pale brown, garments; the
Emperor of Austria affects a gray. The
German Emperor has what may be
called loud taste in clothes and is
never so happy as when wearing the
showiest OF uniforms or hunting cos
tunes. The Gar of Russia, on the 9TH
err hand, likes the simplest. darkest
form OF undress uniform.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
A Novel Curtain Design.

A new bonnie femme curtain DESIGN
is developed in madras whose prevail
ing tone is dull red, relieved by DARK
green and faint amber. The bottom
has an insertion Of deep red fish net
which is edged with a rufie of tbe
madras finished with Arabian lace
Other color effects are carried out in ths
same way.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
IRENE'S vow
BY CHARLOTTE NJ. BRAEME.
CHAPTER vlII.-.ContlnuedJ

CHAPTER VIII.--tContinued.J
Again she overheard the order; IL was
The Queens Theater. Again she took a
cab and followed them to the Queen S.
IL was something new to her to struggle
through such crowd as she found at the
door of the theater. Ten minutes later
she was seated In the parquet of the
theater, her veil drawn over her beauti-
dnl young face, her dark cloak disgus-
ing the loneliness and grace that would
otherwise have betrayed her. For some
minutes there was n cloud over her eyes.
and a sound as OF rushing waters In her
ears. Then her senses grew clear again.
She looked round the brilliant array
of boxes her heart beat, her whole frame
trembled. They were there-a box on
the first tier. one of the best in the the
ster, next to the royal box, Sir Hubert,
looking handsomer. his dark, sad face
shining from the crimson velvet hangngs
like clear-cut cameo. He was one Of
the few ymen whom evening dhess suits
exactly he looked every inch king. The
CLEAN of his diamond studs. the light
OF the diamond ring he wore, the one
costly spray Of nowers-al seemed to her
to add so much to his grand beauty.
The lady by his side was the exposure
OF all eyes-dark, beautiful and naughty.
She looked like an empress. Costly jew
els shone In the coils of her raven hair;
her white, rounded arms were encricled
by rubies that looked like fire.
Next to Irene sat q gentleman with his
wife and daughter; their amusement at
the theater consisted principally of point
Ing out to each other the celebrities of
the boxes. The wife asked her husband
If he knew the dark, proud lady with the
diamond star in her hair.
"Yes." he answered. "all London,
should say, knows her. for she is con
adhered the most beautiful woman in It,"
"Who Is she?" repeated the good wife.
"Her name Is Lady Lira Gerant. and
abe is the daughter of the famous Earl
Gerant, the great politician"
WHO Is the gentleman with her?" ask
ed the daughter and then Irene hardly
breathed as she heard the answer.
II do not remember his name" was
the slow, measured reply. HE is a
baronet. and a wealthy one. have often
seen him with her; he is to marry her
next spring"
"And n very handsome pair they will
be-" interrupted the wife.
Her words gave Irene one keen, sudden
shock; the young face hidden by the dark
veil lost all its color, then she could have
laughed aloud.
Marry her next spring vilest nonsense,
Why, she herself was his wife! How Sir
Hubert would have laughed had he heard
them He to marry Lady Lira--he, who
had already married her.
And, even as she sat there, In that
crowded theater, with the great sensa-
tional play of the day on the stage be.
fore her, she was thinking of the gloomy
room wherein she was married, and the
strange minister who had married her,
and she woke from what was trance
OF memory with those words ringing in
her ears:
He is to marry her next spring" What
nonsense! Next spring, In all probable
ity their marriage would be made pub
lie, and she should be known as Lady
Estmere.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
FreckIe and sunburn R.,,,

Benzoin and cold water Two "a.
spoonfuls of the former to a pint of the
latter, Battle freely for several min
utes. morning and night, avoiding the
eyes Allow the mixture to dry upon
the skin at night, but wipe of careful
iy in the morning before 1t has dried in
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12

OF my life was leaving home and friends
to 20 with you; but You could not call
that wrong; you could not reproach me
with it, and have nothing else to fear"
"You force 1t from me- Why are you
so obstinateY" he said; and she saw that
great drops stood on his forehead. while
his face was pale with emotion. You
defy 'ns; you provoke me; you dare me;
you WI not believe what ! say; you re-
fuse 10 trust me; now listen to me. l
hate the words; and rs | speak them
own myself the greatest villain under the
sun; but, Irene. you are not my wife"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12

What has become of the old-fashion-
ed man who spat on his hands before
beginning a piece of work?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12
Grow Hunts in Washington.

The farmers of the State of Washing.
ton have organized crow hunts to drive
ont infesting crows.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-06-12

An old bachelor says that matrlmony
and not Wisconsin is the badger"
state.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18

Though the painter of Galore lived for 90 years-until the plague carried him off and painted necessarily, his admirable power of color, his capacity to express the soul of a man in the portrait he made of him. his ability in the technique of art, all combine to render his pictures much sought after and highly prized A work of Titian's adds a charm and a value to any gallery.
 And of Raphael what Is 1t possible to say in a brief paragraph? There is here a portrait of himself from his own hand If this attribution be accurate the col lection of Don Marcello acquires a still greater value. It will. if reports prove true. add another gem of the first water to MT. Walters gallery, for is he not already the fortunate owner of Raphael's Madonna delle Candelabre? This beau tiful work. of which M. Muntz furnishes a drawing and Passavant gives lengthy description full of detail, belonged to M.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Splendid Values Black BrOadCIOth Skirts

Munro. The Madonna and child, says Passavant. are from the hands of Ra- phael, but the two attendant angels who hold the candelabra and whose heads alone are seen are so stiff in design, so devoid of expression and so flatly painted that 1t cannot be doubted that they were painted in afterward by an artist who was not above mediocrity.
 A portrait of Bernini, by himself. is also a work of great interest. This artist. who might be called ''baroque" Michael Angelo. seemed capable of doing anything and many things we'll The magnificent colonnades of St. Peters will always re- dound to his honor and keep his memory green among the natives. But some of his work offend vilely against artistic taste. It Is said that In his old age he looked upon the statue of Santa Bibiana now in the church of that saint in Rome-and said that if he had followed in that line he would have been a great
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he coast of Italy about the beginning of
Many Schools Represented.

This collection possesses specimens of many schools of art. This, in a certain sense. is a more valuable quality than aught else for instruction and study and enlargement of view in respect to the history and growth of art.
 In this collection. made by Don Mar cello. there are many, works of the early fifteenth century. The importance of these as a contribution to the study of art can scarcely be exaggerated. With these in view the mind is brought back to the period that was really the dawn of the Renaissance in art-that is to say It's resurrection at the beginning of the fifteenth century. The ideas and the forms of classic antiquity, as one au- thority describes 1t, have been preceded by individual efforts which have not all ways reached their aim, but which must
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Italian Government Pacified.

artist, but a poor man. True art and wealth rarely come to the same man.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
FACTS OF
 BIRMINGHAM HISTORY |. |. .

We established the one>price system in Birmingham in the year 1884. At that time people did not know what was meant by lone price to all.' People actually thought we sold every thing for one single price. At the same time we established the system of "satisfaction or your money back"-f8 years ago. And 18 years ago we in> troduced the system of sending out goods on approval. Every merchant who has been able to continue in business for any length of time has been forced to adopt our systems, although it has been like pulling eye teeth" with them
 We have now adopted the system of cooling our store by electric fans-the coolest store in the south.
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be taken into account In the history of this great evolution of the human mind and genius. The artists of this period are known in modern nomenclature as the ''primitives." They paved the way for their more renowned successors, but in spite of the glory in color and drawing of the latter nothing has yet compensat- ed for the loss of that delightful sim plicity and straightforwardness and de- votional feeling of the early masters.
 It is impossible to do more than touch on a few of the works in this great col lection and show their interest and i'm portance in the history of art in Italy and offer suggestions of their interest as documents for the study of the spiritual and mental history of the people for whom they were produced
 Greatest Masters Best Work.
 It would be impossible however, to pass by the Titan in the collection.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Best Corset
 Department in Birmingham

Why is it that in the short space of moths since opened this department have leaped it were into prominence and today the largest sellers the city? The solution is eviden-we agents the celebrated Memo corsets and also showing full
 line of La Spre Corsetsthe best Corsets in the market today Then have expert and polite ft and electrically cool fitting that make it pleas and comfort to come here
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
WALTERS BUYS COSTLY
 ART TREASURES
From the Philadelphia Times.

tTOm the fHilduelpIld
 Baltimore. Information comes from the Rome correspondent of the Baltimore Sun that at an expense of more than one million dollars Henry Walters. of Balti- more, has purchased intact the great Marcello collection, which contains over 900 works of art. A steamer has been specially chartered and the magnificent collection, containing some of the great est efforts of Rophall, Titan and other great masters, and Baltimore will be the future home of this princely collection, and through Baltimore the whole United States will share in the glory of It's pos session.
 The family of Walters Is known the world over, where art is known. Will liam Thompson Walters, father of the purchaser of the Marcello collection was the first man in the United States to manufacture iron from mineral coal. He has always had the deepest possible inter- est in art, and on three different occa- sions he has been the art commissioner representing the United States at great expositions abroad, and he has been one of the permanent trustees of the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, and Albert Wolf, the great critic, has said that the Walters private collection is the most complete gallery of French pictures In the world. His bronzes, porcelains and other works of art are famed. The story of the purchase of the Marcello collection is an interesting one.
 Don Marcello, as the collector of these works. was generally called. lives in an apartment in the Vatican many stairs up. It Is a genuine mountain climb to reach his rooms. For many years he has been collecting and studying the history of the works collected and where time had wrought ruin to them taking care that they were judiciously restored.
 MarcelIo Placed Figure High.
 A short time ago MT Walters, accom- panied by William M. Laffan. of the New York Sun. found his way up the long stairs leading to Don Marcello's picture gallery. After a due examination the price that the proprietor put upon the collection was asked. Seven million, five hundred thousand lire, or a little less than 1,5oo.0Oo was the sum asked. This appeared to the intending prchasers far too high. and they made an offer of 5OO.- GOO 900 lire, or nearly $1,000,000, for the whole collection. adding that this offer would stand up to a certain date, when, If 1t was not accepted. no further nego- tiations would be entered upon.
 Don Marcello refused to listen to such small offer, and matters remained in this condition until o'clock on the morning of the last day, when a mes- senger announced that the sum would be accepted. On that day. three hours later. the conditions of the purchase were sign ed and the works of art. the collection of many years achieved by the care and diligence of Don Marcello, virtually came into possession of MT. Walters.
 The purchase money, will be paid when the works are consigned to the repre- sentatives of MT. Walters. who has char tered steamer to sail from Civita Veo- chia and bear these precious works to the United States. This steamer leaves
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Some Bargains In Slightly SOiIed Waists

Regular values $75, $150 and $1.25-n both white lawns and colored madras chambrays and ginghams Slightly soiled in handling You get your choice-SpeCiaI for Monday, 05C.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Our May Sale Of Muslin Underwear

Every lady that does not yet know that the SaksStore
 the cheapest place to buy good underwear would be wise call this week and of these great bargains that attracting much attention Ladies' Underwear Department Fresh fue in the shape of bargains is added "the flame each day. 25 per cent off regular prices.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Greatest Masters Best Work.

It would be impossible. however, to pass by the Titan in the collection.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Good Things for Ladies and Girls.
New Arrivals
 Of Jap. Silk Waists

The popularity of this cool and sensible Waist is something phenomenal they having taken the place largely of the white lawn waists We have infinite variety, in either white black is tucked yoke and back bishop sleevessome open front others open back sizes 32 to A. Special Monday, $3.75
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Graduation Dresses
 And "The Sweet Girl Graduate"

Always on the alert for anything and everything patrons desire have this year put in beautiful white dresses for the grl who graduates These the dainest creations of the dressmakers an lawns organ dies and point desprt Prices range from 10 co
The age-herald., 1902-05-18

With regard to the difficulties which the Italian government might raise at the departure of so many works of art rom Italy there is nothing to fear. The persons concerned in the transfer of the collection have acted fin full concurrence with the government authorities, and hence no opposition is to be anticipated on the part of the authorities.
 Thus Baltimore. and through Balti- more the whole United States. will enter into the enjoyment of perhaps the most interesting collection of art works of the best Italian period that has ever crossed the ocean.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
Cute Creations Children'S Wash Dresses

For schos, for everyday. for Sunday-for dresscute creations of all the effects and materials in the best styles and for prices that make seeming waste of time try make them yourself Sizes from to IA years, and prices 05C to $3.75
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-21
L0UBET VISITS THE CZAR
Greetings Between President and
Monarch of the Most Cor
dali Nature.

CRoNsTADT. Russia. May 2O.-The
French squadron escorting the armored
cruiser Montcalm, having President Loubet
on board, was sighted at about o'clock
this morning, slowly picking its way
through the great blocks OF ice still en-
cumbering the lower channel. The weather
was extremely cold and It rained inter-
mitently. Welcoming mottos were to be
seen everywhere.
Great crowds assembled on the quays and
they mingled their cheers with the salutes
from the ships and forts as the Montcalm
entered the harbor, where It was quickly
surrounded by hudnreds of small boats filled
with enthusiastic sightseers. The imperial
yacht. Alexandria, with the car on board,
arrived almost simultaneously with the
squadron. Accompanying the car were the
cZarowitoh. Grand Duke Michael, brother
OF his majesty; Count Lamsdorff, the min
lister Of foreign afiairs; Marquis de Monte
bello, the French ambassador at St. Peters
burg; Grand Duke Alexis. the high admiral
Of Russia, and their brilliant suites.
Grand Duke Alexis boarded the Montcalm
and after President Loubet had briefly re-
viewed the Russian feet he escorted the
president on board the Alexandria, where
the greetings exchanged between the czar
and NJ. Loubet were most cordial.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-21
WILL FIGHT BISCUIT TRUST
independent Concerns to Unite in OPP
position to National Bis
cult Company.

CHICAGO, May 20.--The Inter Ocean
says that the independent biscuit compa-
nies throughout the country will soon be
combined in a giant rival to the National
Biscuit company. probably under the name
of the Union Biscuit company.
Several of the largest independent con-
Germs have already entered into an agree
ment to unite and steps now being taken
by the officers OF the Union Biscuit COM
pany Of st, Louis are designed to amalga-
mate most Of the $50 independent compa-
nies into one corporation. A buying and
selling agreement has already been en-
tered into, 1t is said
According to the present plans Of the in
dependent people Jacob L. Boose, formerly
president Of the American Biscuit company.
which was absorbed by the National Bis
cult company, is to be at the head Of the
new concern.
KANSAS CITY, May 2O.-The National
Biscuit company has closed a deal for the
purchase of the Mount Cracker and Candy
company OF Kansas City. one OF the biggest
firms Of the kind here. This is the sec
ond local concern to be bought up by the
cracker trust. so-called.