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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
FORTUNES OF AN OLD BELL.
cast In Spain and Brought from the
Philippines to Washington, ID. c.

cast In Spain and Brought from the
Philippines to Washington, ID. c.
Chimes from old Spain will hence
forth call the workmen to and from
their tasks in Uncle Sans flower gar
dens and propagatlng ponds, south Of
the monument, says the Washington
Post. A bell cast two centuries ago
across the sea, which has rung out the
time of day and called the devout to
worship in the Philippines, will serve
as the medium for informing the gar.
deners and others the time to work
and the time to play. The old bell
bears unmistakable history on its
bronze side lettered in Spanish: san.
tiago Lopez del Senior de 170S Mehyzo."
This is about as far as its early his.
tory can be traced with certainty. The
officials of this government first heard
of the bell last November, when, un.
der orders from quartermaster head.
quarters, general cleaning up was In
progress In the Quartermaste ware
house at II Water street, New York.
The officers in charge that day rolled
dozens of barrels filed with straw out
to be burned. One Of the barrels didn't
respond very readily when they tried
to move It, and for the first time the
real contents of the barrel were made
known. Carefully packed in this bar
rel of straw was this old bell. 1t was
taken out and a report of the find
made. This came to Washington and
here Col. Bingham, superintendent Of
public grounds and buildings, heard
Of 1t.
No one appearing to claim 1t and the
other officials seeming to consider it a
white elephant, Col. Bingham found 1t
comparatively easy to gain possession
of It, 1t now is stored in the property
buildings near the monument. II has
not been removed from its barrel since
it arrived in this city from New York,
and as the time OF the transfer of Col.
Bingham from his present position and
his succession by Col. Symons is SO
near at hand, 1t is probable the bell
will not be dedicated to it's intended
service until after the transfer.
Santiago Lopez, the name evidently
of the maker inscribed on the bell,
was q famous old bellmaker of Gre.
NADIA, Spain, and his ancestors made
bells as far back as the sixteenth cen
fury, much after the fashion Of the
first church bell which had been con-
structed centuries before. These Lo-
PEE bells are renowned for their tone
and quality and are to be found in all
parts Of the world. This particular
bell is two feet and one-half in height
and weighs 1S0 pounds.
How it came to be In the straw bar
rel in the quartermaster's warehouse
In New York no one knows.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
No punishment For Assassirs

Belgrade, SerVia, June 81. The
German emperor has sent King
Peter telegram couched in cordial
terms. The Austrian minister has
resumed official relations With the
Servia government. King Peter held
reception this morning. Only two
foreign diplomats, the Russian ard
Austrian ministers, attended. TIE
representatives Of three or four other
countries apparently we're willing ia
recognize King Peter but not the
Servian cabinet 10 which Colonel
Maschin, one Of the chief conspi.
rators holds portfolio.
The kings appointment Of the
mniistery yesterday is regarded as
equivalent to notification that nc
punishment will be melted out to the
assassion Of King Alexander and
Queen Draga.
Foreign Minister Hallevics has sent
circular to the Setvian representa-
tives abroad explaining that King
Peter reappoiDted the cabinet because
he considered that he could not dc
better than give. the government tC
the men In whom parliament had a
few days ago expressed It's full conf
dence. One OF the first tasks'of the
ministry would be to order new cleo
tions and the king would then be
able to select second cabinet from
the predominant political party.
King Peter today issued the follow
ing general order:
ITO My Dear Army: On settlnp
foot on the soil of our dear father.
land my cradle and the cradle Of my
ancestors, my heart gives greeting
first to you. the hope Of the Servian,
my dear heroic army. On ascending
the throne Of my glorious ancestors
also take supreme command OF the
whole Servian army, which under the
leadership OF my immortal grand.
father, ty It's virtues and military
successes astounded the world and il
the later war for the liberation OF
Servia, afforded man proofs OF Its
military merit
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
METEOR WINS SUNDAY RACE
American Built Yacht Again Shows Her Speed
Officers Will GIVE Reception

American Built Yacht Again Shows Her Speed
Officers VIII GIVE Reception
Kiel, Prussia June 20. The emper,
or's yacht, Meteor, crossed the line
first In Saturdays race for cruising
schooners class ga" and kept the
lead all the way, over the thirty
mile course, beating the Hamburg
In ten-knot breeze, by IL minutes.
The EN- press yacht Iduna, was
again twenty minutes behind.
Emperor William had as his guest
on hoard the Meteor during the
race, United States Ambassador
Tower, Prince Henry OF Prussia,
Prince Adelbert, the emperor's son
Count TieleWenckler, Count Red.
fern, and United States Naval
Attache L, Nj. Potts. The emperor
was quito different man aboard the
yacht, than when aboard the battle
ship, talking about yachting and
sporting matters the whole time.
When lunch time came his majesty
helped each member OF the party
himself from the large cold dishes
provided and Prince Albert photo
gTaphed the group.
Though the Hamburg was a close
second during the whole of the
race, she lost minute by club top
sail going to the board.
The officers of the Kersarge will
give a reception en- Monday afterno n
TO which the emperor and empress
with Prince and Princess Henry
and all the notabilities at Kiel have
accepted Invitations. A reception
will be given aboard the Kearsarge
probably next week Tuesday, for the
crews of the German fleet. The Ger
man sailors will be able to see the
inside Of the ship and will be enter
tanned by the crew.
There has been nothing whater Or
TO complain of regarding the be-
havior of the American sailors who
have teen ashore. They are well
coined along the water front, and
the shops and restaurants are en-
gazing Interpreters for their con.
venience. Signs are displayed every
where Americans are welcome to
klel. ' The American tars cause
considerable wonderment to the Ger
mans by driving around In carriages
and cabs; at least half of Kiel's
limitad supply OF these vehicles is
thus nightly employed.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
MASTER OF HIS CRAFT.
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Among the immigrants awaiting eX-
animation at Ellis Island was tall
young fellow, with little black bag
under his arm. He was Pole, about
20 years old, and his admission was a
pleasing and dramatic incident. The
lesson it teaches is as good for native
Americans as for immigrants.
When the young mans turn came to
answer the inevitable question, How
much money have your he smiled
and answered frankly, None
But don't you know you can't come
In here If you have no money, and no
friend to speak for you? Where are
you going"
ITO Fall River first. have friend
there. Then l shall see the whole
country. You will hear Of me-"
The inspector proceeded rather
sharply: How will you get to Fall
River? Where will you eat and sleep
tonight"
AZ shall be all right" replied the
young fellow, confidently. with this
tapping the black bag-"I can sc
anywhere"
What is itT'
The Pole laughed, and opening tho
bag took out a cornet. 1t was a fine
instrument, and gave evidence of low
ing care.
Can. you play 1t well?' asked the
officer, more kindly.
In answer, the young Pole stepped
out into an open space, and lifting the
horn to his lips, began the beautiful
intermezzo from "Cavaleria Rusti
cana" At the very first note every
one in the great building stood still
and listened. The long lines of immi
grants became motionless. The for
lorn walters in the pit looked up and
their faces became tender
When the music ceased there was q
burst of applause. Shouts of Bravo
"Good boyw "Give us some more"
came from every side. The physicians
who had a few moments before made
their hurried and not overgentle eX
dIillldllOllt JblIlIu III llIN tApDlIlot. i ut
officer who had questioned him So
sharply slapped him on the back. The
commissioner himself had come VI
from his Office at the sound Of the
horn, and asked for the particulars.
When he had heard them, he turned
to the agent of the Fall River boat,
and said:
"Give this fellow a passage, includ
ing meals, and charge 1t to me-"
81 win charge it to myself" said the
agent, and he took the young Pole by
the arm and let him away.
This incident was sermon on com
petence, a lesson on what 1t means to
be master. The trade may be music
or farming, or bricklaying-it does moi
matter. The man who has conquered
It, who knows 1t root and branch, car
point to it as confidently as the Pole
pointed to his cornet, and say, as he
did, with this l can go anywhere. -
Scribners Magazine.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
To Stamp Out LawIessness

Lexington, Ky, June 8, The
annual session of the Kentucky Sons
OF the Revolution at the residence Of
Major Ii. b. McClellon In this CITY
closed with the adoption OF the
following:
"We or the Kentucky society of
the Sons of the Revolution, descend
ents OF those who staked their all.
to win for themselves and for us
freedom from tyranny and right to
make laws guaranteeing liberty
without license, personal security
and the rights of property; rever-
encing the memory OF our ancestors,
cherishiDg the institutions they
founded and the laws they establish
ed realizing that those institutions
can only be preserved by strict obedi-
ence to and faithful execution of
those laws by all the citizens and
officers OF the state, do hereby:
''ResOlve, That we do most sincere
ly depore the condition of lawless-
ness that has brought reprCach on
the state we love.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
AHsIIH|IS,,!E,RE3!RARYI
GN2stSsS ~ y
LII I1 ll15'tE III

1.-TWO Centuries Of American Cos,
hume in America" will be Mrs. Alics
Morse Earle's next book.
Josephine Dodge Daskam has signl.
fed her desire to be known in the fl-
ture as Josephine Daskam, without
the Dodge.
Ernest Thompson Seton, the we'll.
known writer on nature subjects, Is
writing a long story for boys. This
Will be his first In that field
The publication of Mark Twain's
new book, christian Science" which
was announced by the North Ameri.
can Review, has been postponed for
the present.
Miss Susan b. Anthony will give
all her books and documents relating
to the woman question to the Congress
siona Library, where they will be
placed in a special alcove and cata-
logued separately.
Another Western woman has writ
ten a first novel, and Harper Bros.
are to publish it. Mary Holland Kin.
kaid has written a love story dealing
with the life actually led to-day by a
religious community in the West, and
has called her novel "Walda."
A diary kept by John Quincy Adams
while law student in the office of
,Theophilus Parsons at Newburyport
has come to light Charles Francis
Adams has edited it and Little, Brown
& Co. will soon issue it under the title
Life in New England Town, 1857
1885,"
Small, Maynard & Co. announce the
immediate publication of a remark
able addition to their distinguished list
of American humor, list which be.
gan with the masterpieces Of Mr.. Doc
ley and which has recently included
Mr. Lorimer's Letters from Self
Made Merchant to His Son." now in
dts one hundredth thousand.
Edith Wyatt has defined her admira-
BILE little story "True Love-" as a COM
,edy Of the affections, and in her mod
,esty seems to disclaim any attempt at
satire. However, it remains for the
reader to experience a delightful sur
prise in reading the book The title is
SO suggestive of the ilk-and-honey
variety of novel that her absurdly nat
ural observations on the lives of her
subjects comes with delicious and to-
tally unexpected shock.
Lavater says: Read the best books
which wise and sensible persons adj
wise, and study them with reflection
and examination; that is, ask your
selves, DO l understand what read
DO benefit by 1t? Do become wiser
and better therebyp Read with the
firm determination to make use of all
you read. Do not by reading neglect
a more immediate or more important
duty. Do not read with a view of max.
ing display Of your reading. Do not
read too much at a time. Reflect on
what you have read, and let it be a
nourishment of the heart and soul
moderately enjoyed and well digest.
ed "
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
A Preposterous Proposition.

Come, now, Maud" said Mr.. APE
siegh, we've got to buy tickets fol
this concert you know. It's for char
ity.'
But you said you hated concerts OF
this kind"
Il do. Still, when their purpose Is O
noble one like this feel that we ought
10 CO."
why not give the money the ticket,
would cost to some institution tn.
needs"
What! 1 haven't got any money to
toss to the wind just for the purpose
of seeing the stuff futter, confosn6
it."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
Plan An Electric Railway

Speartish, S. D, June. 29.-The
promoters OF the BLACK Hills & Spear
fish Valley Electric Railway company
have been interviewing farmers and
Others along the right CT way. The
distance is little over thirteen miles
and right Of way has been secured
nearly the entire distance. The com.
pany has obtained franchises from
the city councils OF Spearfish and Dead
wood and also from the county COM
missioners along the county highways
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
May Lose Their Positions

Washington, June 29.-Assistant
Secretary Armstrong of the treasury
department has returned to the city
from brief business trip to New
YORK, during which he looked into
the cases OF Samuel w. Thompson
and Walter II. Eaton, employees of
the custom house, who advertised as
members Of the board Of
directors OF mining company whose
business has been under investiga-
ton Ev an official of the postoflice
department. Mr.. Armstrong has
requested writteu report from the
officials respecting their connections
with the company in its advertise
ments of the position held by them
under the government and says he
expects to be ready for Collector
Stranahan tomorrow.
Mr.. Armstrong tonight made 1t
very plain that Messels. Thompson
and Eaton will be required to give up
their connection with the company
II they expect to remain in the GUS
toms service, and that If their po-
sltions were misrepresented with
their consent and approval, they
will be liable to removal from Office
Treasury officials express decided
objections to persons employed In
the customs service engaging at the
same time in some ether business
and intend to break up this practice
as far as possible,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
Seeking TO Cnncilintn

Budapest, June 27.-Cuunt Holder.
vary, the ban Of Croatia, has made
so mnch progress in his mission Of
conciliating the opposition here that
he will probably now succeed 10
forming new cabient. lie Inform
ed the KOssuth members Of the diet
that he had abandoned the proposed
increase OF the number OF Hun
garian recruits for the imperial army
and would be content with the
usual number OF men This removed
one OF the main subjects Of dispute.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
GAVE LIGHT W EIGHT
CHARGES MADE AGAINST GOVERN
MENT SEED CONTRACTOR
SUIT BROUGHT TO RECOVER
SENSATIONAL AFFIDAVIT FILED
by A FOREMAN
Says He Was Instructed to Let tn,
Weights Run Light and That
No Books Were Kept

Washington, June Elm the
Nellis seed contract suit before the
court Of claims aflidaviU by Charles
Kingsley, of Falls Church Va, mas
been made public alleging that A C,
Nellls, of New York who had the
contract for furnishing seed,
ready for distribution to the govern,
ment two years ago, directed that no
books were to be kept and that the
packages should be light weight.
The legal representatives OF Ne,lis
are suing for the payment Of $4,000
which Secretary Wilson withheld
from the contract payment for alleged
non performance Of contract. The
full amount was $4,000, Secretary
Wilson said tonight that the 1913, 600
was withheld as the result Of an in
QuiTY into the work of the contract
or at the time and that the govern,
ment is still in possession OF Nellis.
bond for $50, 600.
Mr.. Wilson said that he had d.
rected that the seed contract and its
execution be probed to the bottom
and that the investigation has not
implicated anyone in the govern
ment'S employ. The distributing
machines used by Nellis he said fail
ed to do satisfactory work and caused
serious delay in the annual seed dis
tribution and great rush Of work
subsequently, making it impossible
for the government inspectors to
see all that was being done.
Kingsley was foreman for Nellis
and in his AFFIDAVIT says that no
record books were kept showing the
amount OF seeds received in; bulk
that he had suggested the keeping of
such books but Nellis said he did
not want them kept.
Kingsley says that these books
were kept under former seed distri-
buttons. He charges that a great
portion OF the seeds was put up in
light weight packages, that Nellis
instructed him to notify the en-
ployes engaged in putting up his seed
to let the weights run light,and that
he knows that these instructions
were followed. Kingsley also charges
that Nellis tol HIM that lie did not
know how many seeds he had sent
out and that beet seeds were put at
the rate of eighty packages to the
pound, though the contract called
Tor sixty-fOur packages to the pound.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
Cotton Again on the Up Turn.

New York, June 24.-One of the
most exciting and spectacular upturns
f the season in the cotton market
ccurred right after midday. The
weekly crops from Washington had
ust Oeen read and rec lived bearish
Interpret. tlOn, resulting in moderate
declines. But almost Immediately
suying orders were received here from
New Orleans and July was rushed up
10 Sl2.75, August to $l2.29 and Sep,
,emher to ll.39, all Of these prices
icing new high records for the season.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

are generally of the money-spending
kind. For instance, May Goelet has
recently proven a veritable silver mine
to Partisan milliner in the Rue della
Paix, having recently bought fifty hats
at as many dollars apiece. The hats
represent all the prevailing modes, and
Miss Goelet never wears less than five
in the course of a day,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
FIFTY HATS AT $50 EACH.

An American Girl's Order n Godsend
to a Partisan MilIiner.
The American woman abroad is con-
stantly doing things that are sensa-
tional. This is what makes them so
popular, for their extraordinary acts
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
A Prize.

The editor of weekly newspaper b
Australia offers himself as a prize II
the woman who writes the best essay
on the duties Of wife.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
NebraSka Notes


Good fishing is reported In the
Nicinity OF Ewing.
A TAI storm near Edgar did con-
siderable damage Sunday.
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Thomas b. Walker has heen
appointed postmaster at Atkinson.
Mrs. Harriet wilkins of York died
fter an illness Of six months.
Miss Isabelle Shelp, aged 70 years
dird yesterday at her home 10 Har-
ward.
The postal department has discon-
tnued the postoilice at Weber,
Wayne county.
After being married Just
wo months MIS-. Myrtle Germanie
Hall died yesterday at Verdon.
State Treasurer Peter Mortenson
was In Ord and told the people that
he thinks Ord will get the new
Normal school,
The young daughter Of John
lIuttemier at Beatrice died OF blood
poisoning caused by an abscess on
the left leg.
Farmers in Holt county insist that
the bridge over the Elkhorn river is
t sufficient and have petitioned
for another one.
The electric railroad from Butte to
Napier is said to be an assured fact
aud work Is expected to commence
In the near future.
One thousand tons of steal rails
have been contracted for to build
the double track of the Union Pacific
west of Grand Island.
A four year scholarship at
Wesleyan university has been awarded
Glen Crammer, an Albion boy, who
just graduated from the High school.
The RushviHe Recorder urges the
farmers in that vicinity to raise hogs
and alfalfa and claims thar it will be
IA money making consideration.
AS things are In a prosperous con.
clifton In valley county 1t has been
decided TIC hold fair at Ord Octo-
Der 1890 and November l.
The falling of platform on which
a ladder was standing precipitated
Wilson Lumpeck, Beatrice painter.
d distance Of fifteen foot, seriously
injuring him.
Fire yesterday at Superior partially
destroyed the Superior hotel. The
loss to the building will be 81 500
and to the goods will be $500, all
fully insured.
Silas Bates,a pioneer Of Nebraska,
died yesterday at his home at
Davenport. The funeral will be
held today he leaves one son and two
daughters.
Beatrice now has a police patrol
formed from the members of the
volunteer fire department. 1t i,
composed Of fifteen men and will
keep order at fires.
Edward and Garrett Clancy OF
West Point left yesterday for the
PHILIPPINE Islands. They passed the
civil service examination and will
take clerkships In Manila.
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A trainload OF feeding cattle
pound for Montana was ditched
near Blair yesterday on the North,
western. Five cars were smashed,
but only one steer was badly hurt.
Miss Anna Stock Of Pierce has
filed petition for divorce from her
husband, alleging non-support and
cruelty. She says he has whipped
her three times since their marriage
FIVE months ago.
Yesterday at Lincoln the thirty
sixth annual convention OF the
Nebraska Sunday School association
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02
In for Business,

An 9-year-old girl runs a restaurant,
In Denver.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

An embryo young p. II. Barnum
who Is trying to get up great SHOW
OF his own, ran against Snag hI
had'nG looked for. When everything
else was Ia he found that none o
his girl friends would do the hOoche
,coOche dance
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

Edward and Garrett Clancy OF
West Point left yesterday for the
PHILIPPINE Islands. They passed the
civil service examination and will
take clerkships In Manila.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

Beatrice now has a police patrol
formed from the members of the
volunteer fire department. 1t i,
composed OF fifteen men and will
keep order at fires.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

Silas Bates,a pioneer Of Nebraska,
died yesterday at his home at
Davenport. The funeral will be
held today he leaves one son and two
daughters.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

Miss Anna Stock of Pierce has
filed petition for divorce from her
husband, alleging non-support and
cruelty. She says he has whipped
her three times since their marriage
FIVE months ago.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

Yesterday at Lincoln the thirty
sixth annual convention Of the
Nebraska Sunday School association
met at University Place. Governor
Mickey delivered an address or
"Christian Citizenship.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

An order has been issued for
meeting Thursday of the stat,
military board. The board consists
of Brlgadier General Barry, Colonel
j A. Erhardt, judge advocate, ani
AdjutaGt General Culver.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

A trainload OF feeding cattle
bound for Montana was ditched
near Blair yesterday on the North,
western, Five cars were smashed,
but only one steer was badly hurt.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-07-02

Fire yesterday at Superior partially
destroyed the Superior hotel. The
loss to the building will be 81, 500
and to the goods will be $500, all
fully insured.