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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
NO CHANGE IN LAWS
RAILROAD MEN NOT TO ACT AS
POSTAL CLERK

Washington, Aug %. The decis-
ion Of the postotlice department to
allow baggagemasteIs to act as GUS
todians of loose newspaper mail ON
certain trains has been miscosstruod
in some places as an intention to per-
init the indiScriminate swearing into
the postal service of all railway em-
ployes and the department has re-
cieved number Of protests. A spec
linen Of these protests came today
from postmaster Of one Of the
large western cities, and is as fol-
lows:
Some days ago some Of the news
papers announced that the postof1ice
department was contemplating the
issuance Of orders the effect Of which
would be to make every train of
cars mail train, and all the train
employers. from conductors down,
were to be sworn in as postofiice en-
ployes. Even freight trains and
their crews were to be included. The
article stated that the principal eff
feet Of the proposed order was to pro-
tie the railways in cases Of strikes. "
Replying Second Assistant POST
master General Shallenberger stated
the position of the department as
follows:
81 have never seen the newspaper
announcement in the form to which
the above refers, and can only say
that it was not justified by anything
the department has in contemplation
at present. The postal laws and reg.
ulations already provide thai every
regularly scheduled train may be
used for mail purposes, if the com.
pany is willing tn accept the COM
pensation provided by law. All the
department has in contemplation is
to facilitate if possible, the prompt
deliver of newspaper packages mark
ed for outside delivery"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
REIGN OF TERROR EXISTS
CHRISTIANS OF usNu5. TURKEY
FEAR MASSACRE. -

Sofia, Bulgaria. Aug. l9-A reign OF
terror is reported to prevail at Uskub,
where the Christian inhabitants are
afraid to leave their houses. The vail
has issued the strctest orders to the
MuSSelman population to remain
quiet and not modest their Christian
neighbors, but the MusselmanS, meet.
ing in the mosques, have resolved at a
given signal TO massacre the whole
Christian population Immediately the
FIRST insurgent band appears near
Us kub or on any other pretext. The
Christians are terroized. The Turk
ish troops who are their only protec-
tion, do not show the slightest dispo-
sition to aid them. The attitude OF
the Turkish tr0ops was recently
plainly manifested when train load
Of soldiers, shortly after leaving
Uskub fired on the Bulgarian work
men who were repairing the track.
Three OF the workman we're killed and
their bodies were ileft flying on the
line.
T5ltgraphic commu ,ication between
Sofia and CONSTANT ople is interrupt
ed, the wires haviog been cut be.
twee Adriauapole and Constantine
pie. No kilograms from Constantine
pie have been received here since 6
O'Clock Monday evening The Turkish
fli;t Is at Adrianople refuse to state
where the break occurred. Fears are
expressed here regarding the safety of
the railroad between A 'rianople and
CJnStantinople.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Steamer Sinks.

indianapolis, l. d., Aug. "a. Amid
scenes of panic in which some terror
stricken men lost their heads and
sought to throw women and children
over. board, the pleasure steamer In.
diana went to the bottom of the In.
dianapolis water company's canal al
Farview park last evening at
o'c ock.
The park officials think nobody was
owned bu, two PASSENGERS say that
they saw woman with baby sinh
to the bottom They did not see
them come to the surface again and
feel sure they were drowned
Abou fifty people wer .ou board wher
the vessel sank about three-quarterl
of mile above its starting point ir
the canal whic is about eight miles
long and runs from indianapolis te
to Broad Ripe park. The canal is
narrow and from ten to fifteen feet
deep in the middle, 1t is not, yet Ger.
tain what sent the steamer to the bot
tom. Defective machinery, overload.
ing on one side, and leaks are given by
different per,ons.
Skiffs on the canal aided in the
work Of rescue of fainting women and
children Thirty people were thrown
into the water when the boat sank.
Search is being made to see if any
bodies are at the bottom of the canal
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Alixhted Too Soon.

1t had taken considerable persuasion
20 induce the old lady to trust herself
in an automobile; but finally she con-
sented because, says the Automobile
Magazine, she was anxious to reach
the bedside Of her sick grandchild in
a village some twenty miles away.
The owner Of the big automobile,
who was touring through Long Island
had been very kind about it. He
CHANGED to be near the station when
the old lady found she had missed her
train, and when he overheard her
lamentations he insisted that she
should accompany him. His route lay
through that particular one of the half
dozen Long Island villages named
Hampton where the sick grandchild
lay
They started at last, and everything
went well until, in attempting to pass
a wagon which occupied most of the
road, the flying automobile went unex.
pectedly into the ditch, and rather VIC
lently deposited it's occupants in an
adjoining field.
Recovering from the shock, although
somewhat confused from the rather
unusual method of alighting, the old
lady asked of the chagrined chauffeur:
"Is this a-a-a Hamptonw
mo, ma'am," he managed to gasp:
"thls is an accident
80 dear" said the old lady. "Then
: hadn't oughter have got out here,
aad II"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Puts Oil on Her Clothing.

Chicago, Aug. %. After saturat.
ing her clothing with kerosene and
setting 1t on fire In al effort to Gem.
nit suicide, Mrs. Mabel Lathro, aged
wenty-four years, fell upon the floor
f the hallway In her home and
waited Death yesterday. A boarder
. the same house discovered the un,
rtunate woman and with the aid Of
plicemen succeeded 10 extinguishing
Re 6imes but not until the woman
IaE been severely burned.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Great Forest Fire Raging

Spokane, Wash, Aug. IA great
forest hre is raging near Elk, about
twenty miles north of this city. 1t is
reported that 1000 ac es in a belt of
white pine and ced 'r has been burned
over Already and unless rain falls the
10 will be very heavy. A hundred
men have been fighting the fire since
Sunday night, bnt they are powerless
to control it. 1t is estimated that
from twelve to fifteen million feet of
'uRber have been DESTROYED.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Frank Munsey Restrained.

New York, AIg 22.-Supreme
court Justice Davis today handed
down a decision in which he granted
the application OF Col. William l..
Brown for temporary injunction re.
straining Frank A. Munsey from SELL
ing the plant of the Daily News at
auction. In his decision the justice
says that in his opinit n the sale Of
he paper at this time would not be
the best interests of the stock
holders.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Tunnels Must be Lighted

Berlin, Aug. 2O.-Lessons caught by
the recent disaster ca the Paris under.
gro md railway are being applied ny
The minister OF pubic works. Orders
have been issued TO the officials OF
the Berlin underground and overhead
railway to light all tunnels by wires
wholly disconnected with the motor
current and to install apparatus en-
aiding tram hands TO breaS the traffic
urrent anywhere and thus Op trains
approaching the scene OF an accident,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
OFFENDERS TO BE PUNISHED
ORDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO
EXECUTE MURDERERS.
RECALLED TO SEBASTOPOL
1ssisn Squadron Has Been Ordered to
Pot of Departure. Accusers OF
Mussuimans are Liberated.

ST. Petersburg, Avg. "a The Rus
ian Black Sea squadron, orde'A to
Turkish waters and which arrived at
Iniada, European Turkey, Aug. 10, to
support Russia's demands on the sui
tan growing out Of the assassination OF
M. r skowski, Russian consul at Mon
astir, has been recalled to SabaS opol,
the squadron's pc Mt of departure
The rerall followed notification
from the port that the Sultan had or
dered all the Russian d mands TO be
complied with.
The dispatch from M, Zinovieff, Rus
sian ambassador at ConStantinopl
announcing that the sultan had yielded
completely to Russia's demands, was
as follows:
"The porte has taken the following
measure to fulfill the demands Of tn
Russian government In addition t
the condemnation and execution Of NJ,
Rostkowski'S murderers aud the pun
ishment Of their accomplices, thoN
officers who made the disrespectful al
lusions to M. Roskowski are dis
missed from the service. A careful
search is being made for the persons!
who fred at the consul's carriage. All
the officials, twenty-four in number,
whose names were handed TO tn,
porte as objects of unfayorable com
ment by the Russian ambassador arr
removed from their posts and handed
over to the justice. All private per
sons mentioned in the list as guilty
of various offences will likewise b.
tried.
"Ismal Haki Pasha, the chief of po
lice at Palanka, province Of Uskub, il
restored to his cost. The persons un
der arrest for accusing Mussulmans
outrage and abuse are liberated.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Horse Buyers Plentiful.

Belle Fourche, S. D. Aug. 24.-The
5 ock Commission company sold &c.
900 worth of horses in one day in this
city. The average price for the
horses was about $40 per head. The
sale was made at public auct on, there
being buyers from all parts OF the west.
Five carloads of horses were shipped
east by an eastern buyer and several
carloads viii be taken away in The
next few days as the result Of the sale
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Loss of Life Nav Be Great.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. PA
schooner which arrived here yester
Gay morning reports that the Caymsn
Islands,were devasta ded by hurrican,
ON the evening Of August IL. Man!
houses ut Georgetown. a village neal
the west end Of Grand Cayman islant
were demo ished, The vessels IL
the harbor we're driven out to sea; two
subsequently returned, but The otherl
have not been heard Of up TO August
II. 1t is feared that serious loss o.
life has occurred. All the trees and
crops are destroyed and famine il
imminent. The people expect the gov
ernment OF Jamaica to send supplies
Seven schooners were wrecked on the
east side OF the principal island.
No news had been received from
Cayman Brae and little Cayman up to
the time that the schooner left, but
it was thought certain that these
islands also were devastated by the
cyclone.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
LOST IN The GRASS.

N~N0~SN-NNOO~~~O~N
There is surely no country half
world away in which the Occidental
traveller expects so much delight and
80 little adventure as In japan.
Yet Ernest Foxwell has recently
related a tale of terrible adven.
ture experienced In Japan an
Englishwoman but few days after
her arrival. She was staying at a
little country village among the hills,
and had gone out in the morning to
gather flowers The path ran across
the uplands, where there Is a wild
and lonely stretch Of country extend
ing for several miles; and the beauty
sf some wild flowers growing in the
tall grass led her to leave the trail
unthinkingly, and press farther and
tarthar into the waving tangle. She
was a short woman, and 1t reached
above her head.
"If l had been a foot taller" she
said, in telling her story, 81 should
have laughed and been out in min
ute or two; but those few inches bur-
led me alive.
almost instantly felt sick, as you
do at the beginning Of an earthquake;
for although l must have been quite
near the path, yet with the grass all
round above my head there was no
knowing what would happen. l might
be going right away at that very
moment, and the possibilities came like
a shock. l believe l lost my head at
once. l could not think, so | kept
moving one way, then another. But
merely pushing through this tall, tough
grass is very firing work, even if you
are on sloping ground and can judge
where you will come out; and when
It is level all round, the heart is taken
put of you from the feeling that every
step is probably burying you deeper.
It was like being drowned"
1t was not until sunset, after
whole day in the blazing sun, without
food or water, constantly wandering,
constantly pushing and tearing at
stems so stiff and serrated that they
quickly make the hands bleed, that she
walked suddenly out on to open ground
and fell fainting in heap. When
she recovered, stars were shining, and
she was alone on an unknown noun
tainside. She slept from exhaustion,
and the next day followed a winding
mountain torrent over rocky land, her
shoes and then her stockings worn
from her feet only to find, at sun
down, that it had led her to a narrow
gorge, without one inch of foothold or
shore. The stream dashed through in
q torrent that hopelessly barred the
way.
Light-headed with terror, hunger and
WEAKNESS, she crouched for time in
despair. Then she suddenly waded in
to the stream and stood until after
dawn waist-deep in water, while
rain-sto pelted upon her from above.
Whim or instinct, she believed that by
The cool rush and sting Of the water
her reason and strength were pre-
served
The next day she retra ced her weary
way along the watercourse back to
he heights; thence, fixing anew the
point to which she must direct her
steps, she successfully made her way
back to civilization. When at length
she reeled into the hut of a kindly
Japanese woman, she had been four
days lost without food, and had walk
ed until her feet were so torn and
lnfamed 1t was thought she must have
them amputated; but she fortunately
egained her health uncrippled.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
A Hanging Railroad.

A hanging overhead electric rail-
'oad for London, similar to that in
Gse in Elberfeld, Germany, is pro-
jected by group of German, Ameri-
ran and English financiers. A parlia-
mentary concession will be asked to
swing the single track required over
the Thames from its south end for
tight miles.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

After an angel reaches thlrty-five
and wears an old wrapper across the
alley to borrow butter from a neigh.
Dor, she looks pretty tough.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

Consumption of Iron in Germany.
In Germany the annual consumption
If iron per capita is 1853 pounds and
the production just double that
amount.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27
Nebraska Notes

The chatauqua has opened at Au-
bum. The attendance promises to
Dc the largest 10 history.
The Harlan County Agricultural
iociety will hold fair at Orleans
August 20, 81 and 2S.
TIE democrats Of Lancaster county
will hold their convention this after
noon In the Auditorium at Lincoln.
James Delney, one Of the pioneers
md first settlers OF Nance county
lied yesterday, He leaves seven chill
lren
-. n
Nathan Schulz and Miss Frances
Cory were married In the Episcopal
church at plattsmouth one day this
week.
While In the Union Pacific yards
Charles Wysinski, aged II was struck
oy switch engine and almost In.
;tantly killed.
York Is crowded with teachers who
are attending the Teachers insti-
tute now In session. Several prom
nent speakers will be present.
Plattsmouth Is in the hands Of the
teachers of Sarpy and Cass counties.
Mayor Morgan has turned the keys
aver to them. They were welcomed
to the city by II. b. Windham.
The new Catholic church at Silver
Creek was dedicated this week.
Piests from that part of the state
took part in the dedicatory exercises
The company Of eastern engineers
inspecting the Fremont and Colum.
bus canal projects, arrived this week.
They were driven over the site and
Will report, later.
"
The Howard County Farmers In.
Stitute held picnic at st. Paul.
The attendance was large. There
was ball game and other sports.
An Omaha aeronaut make a balloon
ascension in the evening.
Fremont was Ia darkness for some
time one night last week and the
pumps had to be shut down for q
n me. A manhole blew out of tho
boiler at the electric light plant. Ma
one was hurt.
telepho ne message was received
by the chief Of police at PlattsmontA
from Mike Tonyck at Ewing asking
for his father, who is said to have
passed through that city. The father
was looking for his sons and wal
IS years old.
At Falls City recently james X.
Mcdowell and Miss Eva M. Miller
we're married at the home of the
bride. The couple will be at home
1T Tecumseh after an extended west.
ein trip.
-. Y
About 200 teachers are enrolled n,
he county Teachers institute at
Falls City. j. M. Greenwood, OF
Kansas City, Mo-, lectured ON INA.
iority Thinking versus Minority
Thinking. A number of other
speakers were In attendance.
-. +.
Cyrus Cha berlain, a farm II neal
Herman, went to town the other
lay, filled up on drink and while re-
turning home was struck by St.
Paul train. Chamberlain escaped In.
Jury, but his mules were killed. (
Deputy Insurance Auditor Pierce,
II Lincoln, discussing the reports
that many hail insurance companies
would have to suspend business be-
,eans OF the large losses sustained
Turing the hail storms In this state
says that all such companies are In
safe condition.
An unknown young man, evidently
about Is or 20 years of age was killed
last week by falling from Missouri
Pacific freight train near Strauss
vile. He was not found until the
next morning when his dead body
was discovered in the ditch beside
the track. His head was crushed to
ely.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

After all, the greatest aid to health
8 regulating the diet.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

c, Frizzell Stilwell and Miss EttaI
May Bouck, OF Greenwood were mar
led Sunday at the residence OF the,
rides mother, Mrs. N. @. Bouck,
he double ring service being used.
following. the ceremony a wedding
Inner was served, with fifty guests
resent, after which the couple left
'or Shelby, Neb. They will be at
! me after September at Johnsto Wn,
Seb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

At Falls City recently james X.
Mcdowell and Miss Eva M. Miller
we're married at the home of the
bride. The couple will be at home
1T Tecumseh after an extended west
ein trip.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

An unknown young man, evidently
about Is or 20 years Of age was killed
last week by falling from a Missouri
Pacific freight train near Strauss
vile. He was not found until the
next morning when his dead body
was discovered In the ditch beside
the track. His head was crushed to
ely.
Sunday Mrs. Sherlock, who resides
10 the eastern part of Auburn, heard
someone trying to get In at the
window. Her husband, who is a
railroad man, was not at home. She
vent to the telephone and muffiing
he bell, phoned across the street to-
Engineer Talbot Henry, who came
across with shotgun and captured
the man.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

A telephone message was received
by the chief OF police at PlattsmontA
from Mike Tonyck at Ewing. asking
for his father. who is said to have
passed through that city. The father
was looking for his sons and wal
IS years old.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

Deputy Insurance Auditor Pierce,
II Lincoln, discussing the reports
5hat many hail insurance companies
would have to suspend business be-
,eans OF the large losses sustained
Turing the hail storms In this state
says that all such companies are In
/ safe condition.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

The Howard County Farmers In.
stitute held picnic at st. Paul.
The attendance was large. There
was ball game and other sports.
An Omaha aeronaut make balloon
ascension in the evening.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

Cyrus Cham berlain, a farm u nea,
Herman, went to town the other
lay, filled uD on drink and while re-
turning home was struck by a St.
Paul train. Chamberlain escaped In
Jury, but his mules were killed.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

About 200 teachers are enrolled n,
he county Teachers institute at
Falls City. j. M. Greenwood, OF
Kansas City, Mo-, lectured ON INA.
iority Thinking versus Minority
Thinking. A number of other
speakers were In attendance. I
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-27

Fremont was Ia darkness for some
time one night last week and the
pumps had to be shut down for q
me. A manhole blew out of the
boiler at the electric light plant. No
one was hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-21

After this dedication of the pole a youth
supposed to represent the people swore
fealty to the May queen when the dane
ing and singing were resumed. and con-
tinued until the four for feasting was an
nounced by another horn blowing. After
the feast followed an amusement which
stood unrfva1ed among all the devices
known. for May day merriment, which WIS
the telling of stories which should Surpa IS
In extravaganza any story which had ever
been heard The most successful story
teller, of course, received the highest nrize
which was a grindstone, while whetstcncs
were allotted to these who attained the
second and third degrees of excellence
And thereby hangs tale which has an ex-
cellence of its own, besides the merit of
moral, and which. too, can be enjoyed as
much in the twentieth century as the inf.
teenth 1t happened one fine May day tina t
learned and dignified bishop was travel
ing in his carriage, and rode near a group
Of these eager and ingenious story tellers
Attracted by their merry faces and in
hearty sympathy with May-day jollity he
stopped his carriage and called out, What
are you doing, my lads? l have not seen
such happy faces in all my journey
why, your lordship' answered TIL,
leader of the company, cit is the 1st OF
May. you know, and according to our an
cient custom in this shire we trying
to see who of us can tell the biggest lie.''
1.-The biggest lie. sir; the biggest lien'
Numbered the bishop. "Out 1 say upon
such a wicked custom. Stop 1t at once: it
must lead to most pernicious results NHow
dare you act as the leader in such an
amusement? Lying is the worst of evils.
1 am shocked that the young men of tn,
country should engage in such a pastime q.
Why. never told a lie in all my life!'
At this speech the lad called to his COM
panions: Give him the grindstone, boys,
he has beaten us all!' and they thrust the
grindstone into the carriage nor permitted
1t to be taken out, and the Disguised bishop
was obliged to deposit it at his next rest
ing place. Not the least important feature
of this festival was the procession of milk
maids and herdsmen, in which cheeses as
large as cart wheels were borne, bedeeked
with beautiful garlands Indeed the:r
Saxon forefathers had made this part of
the celebration quite as conspicuous as any
other. and the month of May had been
named by them trimilki because with its
advent they began to milk the kline three
times a day, and in their professions the
COW, with garlanded HORNS always walked
at the head