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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

The political pot has commenc-
ed to warm up this year unusu-
ally early in the republican camp
in this county. From present re-
ports there will be several can
didates for the Office OF sheriff
and clerk of the district court.
Both these offices are now filled
by populist. 1t is generally con-
ceeded that neither the sheriff
nor the clerk of the court will be
candidates for denomination. If
this is true, the nominees in both
parties will stand an equal show
as far as Office prestiage is con.
cerned which makes a nominal
ton on the republican ticket
more desirable. AS yet but two
candidates, Geo. B. MAR of Cal
laway for clerk of the court and
]. M. Savidge of Galloway for
sheriff, have publicly announced
themselves as aspirants for these
positions, yet we have been as
sured that there will be others.
For the other offices, with the ex-
ception of county judge, we have
heard of no candidates. 1t is
generally conceded that where a
person has filled an Office salts.
factory for one term he is entitl.
Ell to a denomination, which &C.
counts for the absence of candi.
dates for those positions. Gus.
tom generally prevails through
out the state that the end of the
second term terminates his claim
to the Office, except for judge ant
superintendent. Neither of thes,
Offices are Regarded strictl,
political and freqently they hav'
been elected for three or NOR,
terms. In some instances in thi
state we have known of count
judges serving for twelve terms
in succession. Judge Armour
now serving the third term il
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

stock holders at the time the
franchise was granted, rather
than to buy them. But as that
fact has been known for years
and no suit had been commenced
for annullment there was no as
surance that such a suit would
ever be instituted and rather
than to take further chances the
voters generally favored buying
the plant which includes all
claims against city in preference
to farther ligitation or chance in
the matter.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
The Mathematical Language

The new Mathematics is asort
of supplement to language, af-
fording a means of thought about
form and quantity and a means
of expression, more exact, COM
pact and ready than ordinary
language. The great body of
physical science, great deal of
the essential fact of financial
science, and endless social and
political problems are only access
sible and only thinkable to those
who have had sound training
in mathematical analysis, and
the time may not be very remote
when it will be understood that
for complete initiation as an eff
Gent citizen of one of the new,
great, complex, worldwide states
that are now developing, it is as
necessary, says H. G. Wells, il
the March Cosmopolitan, to be
able to compute, to think in aver
age and maxima and minima, as
it is now to be able to read anC
write,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
Marriage License

County Judge Armour issued
marriage license in the month of
February to the following,
persons: y
T. w. Lilly, Shubert, Neb.
Ida Homer, Broken Bow, Neb.
JacobF. Theiler, Ansley, Neb.
Lena Wolsleben, Somerford
VIM. H Smith. Mason City
Della Fisher, Mason City
Fred C. Hickman, Ansley
Amy M. Burnett, Broken Bow
David c. Bowen, Ansley
Ethel Meek, Lewistown, Ills.
Rollie R. Gordon, Merna
| Gertrude M. Ridenour, Merna
Ross Kitch, Oconto
Maude M. Smith, Oconto
Geo. H. Welsh, Westerville
Marian r. Clark, Westerville
JChester E. Daley, Litchfeld
Carrie A. Bell, Litchfeld
Thomas Bryan, Lodi
Bertha Vogel, Arnold
Ema E. Niles, Galloway
Alice Smith, Galloway
| Frank M. Fellows, Giles
Mary E. Fetherton, Giles
Fred r. Purcell, Broken Bow
Jennie WINNER, Broken Bow
John E. Bray, Mason City
Susie Crist, Mason City
Henry Cramer, Broken Bow
Christina Simmonson, B. B.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
Office of DissOluttOu.

Notice is hereby given the partnership
heretofore existing between r. w.
Wilburn and H. G. Rogers doing bust
ed. And all debts and liabilities of the
satisfied, no debts or liabilities of said
partnership to be contracted after this
1903. r. w. WILBURN,
3S-4I II. G.. ROGERS.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

desire to announce that 1 expect to
come before the next republican county
convention as a candidate for nomination
for the Office of clerk of the district court
subject to the will of the republicans Of
Custer county. For fifteen years | have
to the best of my ability, upheld the
standard of the republican party in this
county, through times when it would
have been to my financial advantage to
otherwise, giving my services, such as
they were, without money and without
price, supporting its candidates through
victory and through defeat. During
these years have never been candi-
date for any office, and trusting l am not
now presumptious in asking favorable
consideration of my claim.
Very respectfully,
37tf GEO. B. MAR.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
Thursday, March S, 1908.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Editor Republican: Several of my
friends have been insisting on my com
ing out for sheriff, and after looking
over the field | have concluded to an
nounce myself candidate for the nom
nation for sheriff of Custer county, on
the republican ticket, subject to the will
of the people. While feel my incom.
potency. / will try to make good sheriff
and do my whole duty as my conscience
dictates. Respectfully,
aft NJ, SAv1DGE.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

are prepared to show by an itemi-
zed account that his administra-
ton has been a saving to the
taxpayers of several hundred
dollars over that of his prede-
cessor.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
The Work OF the Wind.

We learn from E. r. Ullom
that last Sunday night that a
shed blew down on Rankins'
ranch near Milburn and killed
thirty head of cattle, three head
of horses and twenty-eight head
of hogs.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

The inevitable joint resolution
asking for the dismissal of the
suits against the BARLEY bonds
men has been presented, and
without doubt will provoke much
discussion. The bondsmen agree
to pay the costs of suit if they
are released from paying the
judgments. Such release
would enable those of them who
have their property covered up
to begin to operate again in their
own names.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
LEGISLATIVE NEWS.
Especial Correspondence }

Lincoln, Neb., March 2, 1902.
The past week has been busy
one with the Legislature, in spite
of the fact that the new revenue
bill has not come up for regular
discussion, Pending the printing
of the bill, which is long job,
one of the typewriter copies was
turned over to the regular revenue
committee of the house for con-
sideration. The printed bills be-
ing now ready, a lively discussion
on the floor of the house is ex-
pected this week.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

The REPUBLICAN coutended
from the first that the wise thing
to do was to vote the bonds, as
there was no chance to loose and
an opportunity to save the city
several thousand dollars in hy-
drant rental. Under the fran
chise granted to the water works
company the city was liable for
$4,000 a year for the hydrant
rental for "a hydrauts. Before
the expiration of the franchise
which has twelve more years to
run the city would be required 10
pay to the water works company
over $4,000 more than double
the amount required to buy the
works on the proposition made to
the city a few months ago. For
every additional hydrant put in a
rental of $40 annually would be
required, while with the city
owning the plant only the ex-
pense of putting in the hydrant
would be incurred.
Notwithstanding the advan-
tages offered in city ownership
there were some who contended
the franchise was not legal and
favored beginning suit to annul
the franchise on the grounds OF
members of the council being
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

than named in the estimate. The
bill is calculated to stop extrava-
gance and disappropriation of
funds.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

Another senate bill is No. 202,
requiring school officers to file an
estimate of expenses for the COM
ing year, and making it illegal
to use money for purposas other
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

A bill is in the Senate for the
apportionment of state account
ant at a salary of So 600 a year,
whose duty it will be to oversee
the systems of book keeping in
the various state departments
and institutions, and provide for
uniformity. Heretofore there
has been an entire lack of system
in some of the institutions, and
without doubt the state has lost
much money because of lax
methods.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

Up to the present time the
principal objection to the terms
of the new bill comes from stock
feeders who want the property
ownership date changed from
February l to March l, frankly
acknowledging that the early
date will catch them before they
have disposed of a considerable
part of their property. There is
also some little objection to the
county assessor system, and one
or two members favor the cleo
ton Of the deputy assessors.
Some members of the regular
revenue committe suggest that
the county assessor should be
permitted to appoint the deputies
without the confirmation of the
county commissioners. 1t is
generally believed, however, that
the bill if it is passed will be in
practically it's original form.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05
Bonds Carried.
write.

The election on the issuing of
city bonds for $4,000 for the
purpose of buying the water
works plant Tuesday was quite
affair. A few individuals OPP
posed to the bonds were the only
ones that seemed to be agitated
in the least and not more than
half of the vote of the city was
polled. The large majority that
favored the bonds showed that
the sentiment was practically one
way.
The following is the vote by
wards:
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

County Judge Armour issued
marriage license in the month of
February to the following
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

There are now three bills in
for the reduction in the number
of judicial districts, differing
slightly in the makeup of some
OF the districts. The intention
of each is to cut down the expense
in this department by dropping
off a number of judges and re-
porters.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

The telephone hearings and
Investigations have been continu-
ed during the week, but it is hard
to tell what real progress has
been made. The bill permitting
independent companies to estab-
lish toll stations in the large
cities has at last reached the
general file, and will soon come
up for discussion in committee of
the whole.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

The agitation over the elevator
bills has quieted down after the
hearings before the committees,
and the bill has gone to the
general file, with an amendment
added by the standing committee
that the new elevators must have
cost at least $4,000 before they
can compel the building of a side
track. Both sides seem to be
we'll satisfied with this COM
promise.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-03-05

There has been some discussion
during the week over the Burgess
printing bill, and a number of
publishers of country newspapers
have been in to protest against
it. Their argument is that it is
not in the interest of the country
printers, but on the contrary
would do them harm. The hear
ings have brought out the fact
that there is some spite work
between city printers involved
in the move ment to pass the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
Baxter & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New York, December 9.-The action of the manufacturers convention at Char. lotte, N. C., was not unexpected. Unani- mity is absolutely necessary for any pro- gramme looking to curtailment The trade in raw material here seems to be- lieve that a convention looking to the advance in the price of goods would be much more successful than one looking to curtallment eunder existing conditions. Reports of advancing markets are coming in from dry goods quarters. For weeks past we have pointed out that manufac tured goods must rise to meet the threat ened famine supply of cotton and 1t is expected that this will be absolutely nec- essary before long. The only unsatisfac- tory feature just now is the big receipts, but there is some evidence of this chang ing before many days and sharp decline in the movement is probable. Early prices were in some cases up as much as ten points today although cables were hesitating and nervous at first. Later they were up four to seven points net and although there was a good deal of liquida- ton we managed to make a good advance. Reports were that many of the fields were being stripped bare and that all cotton would be in by the end of the year. Receipts 46,000 against 46,000. Interior re- ceipts were fair. Spot prices were well maintained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
Baxter &. CO.'S Stock Letter.

New York, December S.-The stock mar ket presented a strong similarity to that of yesterday in some respects. There were manipulated movements in some parts of the list under cover of which, reflected in price change, there was ap- parently further liquidation. The outside interest continued at a low ebb and there was a falling off in the aggregate of London purchases. The news of the day was not particularly influential and so far as recent matters were concerned the changes in rates were toward greater ease. As regards the monetary operations of the week they indicate a negative if not unfavorable bank statement but this mat ter was not the subject of popular dis cussion. Total sales stocks 300 shares. The leading bull features were the local fractions in which the speculation seem- ed to be based upon the reports of com munty of interest if not an absolute con- solation. The heaviest speculation was in Brooklyn, which rose about two per cent and held most of the gain Other local stocks showed good advances. Govern- ment bonds were unchanged. Railroad bonds firm with some concessions near the end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
cothran 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

By Charles w. Lee & Co.
 New York, December 9-One has not to go back many days to find counter part of the present market. It will be remem- bered that when prices ranged between 11.06 and 11/ For a week the market had half a dg n sinking spells each day. Then fl ' ould grow stronger and cotton would be bought, only to have the market grow weak again. But the break each time failed to carry prices as low as the previous one. That is, May broke to 10. .7S, then to 10Ss then to 1102, then to 11.0f. and when the price shot up over the pre- yious high level HAS, any one knew it was safe to buy cotton for higher prices. Now we have had May over 1270 and break to 1920. The break today carried May to 1235. We can see the price back to 12 :25 or about there, and it will furnish no indication of the next move. If the price breaks below 1920, we are likely to have further setback. II is all d matter of guess work at this point, We are eith- CT right or we are wrong. Either the crop in moderate and prices in the spring will be much higher and the best senti- ment in the business is right, or the crop is larger than any one but the bears real ize, and later on we are going to have a crash Reports from the south are not such as to furnish much foundation for big crop news. The market is heavily long and for this reason we advise profit taking on all advances for the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
cothran 6 Co.'s Stock Letter.

By Ware &Leland.
 New York, December 9.-Reviewing the stock market today the most prominent feature we notice is that the investors have turned from bonds to stocks and are buying for keeps or until prices reach a much higher level. There is more in- dueement on account of speculative pos abilities in the stock list now that the confidence of outsiders is restored and the shrewd investor is quick to take ad- vantage of it. The market continues to broaden and still the buying increases. Orders are coming in from all over the country, especially the west where pros perity reigns. The south must not be overlooked in this respect, for there is good buying by those made rich through the purchase of cotton. Total sales, ST, 6OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
The Metal Market.

New York, December 9.-Tin was very firm abroad advancing @ 5s. to G123 7s. Sd. for spot and e124 12s. Cd. for futures. Locally. it was also firm and higher, sales being reported of ten tons for April deliv- cry at $26.90. Spot closed strong $27G$27.25. Copper was easier abroad. Spot declined 2s. 6d to e56 los. in the London market, while futures were 5s. lower at e56. Lo- caly. copper was firm. Lake quoted at $12.25M$12.50; electrolytic at s12.12111$12 25 f; casting at $120S12. 121s. Lead was un- changed at s425 in the local market at Gil Is, 3d. in London. Spelter in London ad- vanced Is. 6d. to G21 and was unchanged locally at $5.25. Iron closed at 4Ss. Sd. in Glasgow and at As. 7lzd. in Mddles- boro. Locally, iron was quiet. No. foundry northern was quoted at $15ms16; No. ? foundry northern at s140s15; No. foundry southern and No. 1 foundry southern soft SIS. .50Ms14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
TONE IF MARKET
 IS AGAIN ACTIVE Growth and Variety Evident in
 Stock Speculation MANIPULATION THE CAUSE Believed That the Strength Is Due to Tactics of Professional Operators. Monetary Conditions Much Inn
 proved-Bonds Irregular.l
MANIPULATION THE CAUSE

New York, December 9.--Another active and exceedingly irregular market today gave evidence of a growth of variety and interest in the speculation. although the total dealings fell slightly below those of yesterday. It was perfectly obvious to the most casual observer that there was an enormous unloading of stocks to take profit by those who had bought lower down, but the selling was not pursued at the expense of values and there were re- current rallies in the general list There was a general agreement also that some of the most conspicuous strength of the market was due to fragrant manipulation and that this was designed to. cover sell ing and a growing hope of an awakening interest in the market on the part of the outside public.
 The fact that conditions in the money market have become such as to allow re- sources for a manipulative advance and that conditions at large have attained to a state which relieves the stock market from an overwhelming flood of liquidation upon any advance in prices, is looked upon by the average speculator as quite substantial ground for bullish enthusi- asm. The leadership of the market today shifted back to Brooklyn Transit and Amalgamated copper There was a furi- ous speculation in Brooklyn Transit all day which brought a later response in the stocks of all the New York public utili- ties, carrying them from to points over last night. Brooklyn Transit itself rose an extreme 55s. There is a deeply in- grained theory in the speculative world that all of the New York public utilities will be brought ultimately under single control, giving opportunity for important economies, especially in the matter of electrical power This was the basis of todays great speculation.
 The adoption by the Montana senate of Inc so-called flair trial' bill, intended Tor copper litigation, was the only news affecting Amalgamated Copper and the speculation in that stock was principally influenced by the varying surmises as to whether the Standard oil interests were buying or selling. The selling movement became comprehensive in the last hour and left net gains only for the stocks mentioned for particular strength Ad- ditional gold was taken in London today but that center continued to send orders here to buy stocks. It is said that these holdings are to be carried in New York and with money borrowed here. The real origin of the orders is open to conjecture Chlcagogsi is credited with large buying of. stocks and with some lending of money here also A feature of the money market was the receipt by telegraphic transfer Of $l39,O09 from San Francisco and a mod crate outgo to New Orleans
 The bond market was irregular Total sales par value were $3092, ,0O0
 B.tS. gseadvanced 1s and the fs II pe1, cent. on the last call es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10

By Miller & Co.
 Chicago, December 9.-Wheat, under continual pressure of long wheat during the latter half of the session turned de- cidedly weak and declined a little more than a cent a bushel about s2 cents. There was very liberal selling by brokers who were later thought to be acting for Armour. although that interest openly took little wheat around the opening of the market The closing would indicate a further decline but it is a market that is not entirely under the influence of legitimate conditions. Corn, however, showed a decline of strength on the bull ish crop report from Missouri which shows 50.00O more than last year. The closing decline in wheat took corn back a small fraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
Caldwell G Wards Stock Letter.

By Miller & Co.
 New York December 9.-The market closed a little below the top. The feature of the day was Erie and Brooklyn The former should have been so long ago. as it is the cheapest trans-eontinental prop erty in this country. Steel preferred was well sold and we think the same interest sold it which has been selling it, and Rock Island, for some time past. Brook lyn Rapid Transit had boom and there have been so many rumors about it that we cannot keep track of them all. The floating short interest in the general mar ket is somewhat reduced but not entirely driven in by a great deal. Foreign houses have been buying stocks, basing their bull position on the splendid crop and prospects. We look for higher prices in the railroad stocks.