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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
1T is NOT PROOF.
Fraudulent Pension Money Must Ee
Returned.

TOKIO.-It is asserted in official cir
Giles here that the Japanese reply to
Russia rejects the fundamental points
at issue, which are understood to in
clude mutual guarantees for the pres
ervation of Chinese and Corean sover-
eighty while securing their individual
interests.
The situation is graver than since
the commencement of the negotia-
lions, but is still susceptible to paci-
fic solution if Russia will quickly re-
consider its reply.
The fact that Minister Komura call
ed on Baron de Rosen, the Russian
calling on Komura, is explained by the
fact that the baron is suffering from
an ear affection. But the explanation
has an obvious diplomatic significance
and is interpreted that Japan is deter
mined not to allow Russia possible
osity as an excuse. The visit is not
believed to be necessarily tantamount
to an ultimatum as rumored. War
preparations continue apace. The
transports and the warships can sail
at five minutes notice.
The Japanese government proposes
Immediately to undertake the compile
ton of the Seoul-Fusan railroad under
the direct supervision of Japanese
The press is eagerly urging the govern.
ment to set a limit to the Russian
tactics of aggression and insolent neg.
ligence."
NEW YORK.-A report is current
here, says a Times dispatch from Pel
ing, that Japans request for the recon
sideration by Russia of it's reply to the
Japanese demands was accompanied
by the specification of time limit. II
is the expectation in st. Petersburg
the Times adds, that the question OF
war will be decided in fourteen days
PARIS.-Confirmat was obtained
from official sources of the reports
that Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
and Foreign Minister Delcasse have
within the last few days made strong
representations at Toxic, with view
to averting a crisis between Russia
and Japan
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
ONE IN THREE GETS PLACE.
Civil Service Report Shows What is
Done for Winners

WASHINGTON-Frank M. Higgins,
chief examiner of the civil service
commission, in his annual report says
that during the last fiscal year there
were 112,624 persons examined for
the classified service of the govern
ment and 40,423 appointments in all
branches of the service. OF the ap-
pointments "a per cent were to pure
ly clerical positions, 3 per cent to pro-
fessional, technical or scientific posi-
tions, 3S per cent to mechanical posi-
tons requiring no educational eXami-
nation, and per cent to skilled la
Dor positions, not exactly mechanical
in their character, but requiring no
educational examination. OF all those
examined nearly so per cent passed.
and SO per cent of all examined were
successful in securing appointments.
Mr.. Higgins says the commission has
reduced it's examinations to essential
tests of fitness and urges the consoli-
dation of a large number of local
boards of examiners throughout the
country, to secure closer supervision
and more effective administration.
The report states that conditions of
employment in the Philippines are i'm
proving and the salaries for techni-
cal men have been increased, with
the result that within the last five
months more applicants have taken
examinations for that service than for
the preceding year.
The number of Americans in that
service now constitutes more than so
per cent of the entire force, there
! being 2,777 Americans and 1857 Fill
ipinos in public employment. AS the
Filipinos acquire a knowledge of Eng.
| lish and become more familiar with
| American methods, they are expected
| to take the places of Americans.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Christmas Dinners for the Poor.

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Christmas cheer
was dispensed to thousands of poor at
the Coliseum, where tables covering
the entire floor of the vast building
were set with turkey and its accom-
paniments, In addition baskets con-
tanning materials for Christmas din
ners were sent to the homes of as
many more destitute families. The
day was observed generally in all mu-
nicipal, corrective and charitable insti-
tutions, as well as those of private
nature, by special dinners.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Governor Makes Apology.

ALEXANDRETTA, Syria - Altar
ian, the naturalized American citizen,
whose arrest by the Turkish authori-
ties caused United States Consul Da-
Wis to leave A.aXandretta, has been
liberated, The governor of Alexan-
dretta Tuesday made an official call
upon United States Consul Davis and
formally apologized for the indigni-
ties suffered by the consul. Admiral
Cotton left here Tuesday night on the
United States cruiser San Francisco
for Beyroot.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Wvominu Bank Failure.

GARLAND, WYO.-The Garland
bank was forced to close it's doors by
the failure OF the State Bank of New
castle last week. TIE assets of the
local institution are ample, however,
to meet all demands. A report was cir
culated that the Garland bank was con-
nectod with the defunct Newcastle
concern and a,he,vy run was made by
the depositors, with the result that all
valuable cash was checked out c. A.
Sarver has been appointed receiver of
the bank.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Steel Mills Close Down,

CHICAGO, lLL.-The entire plant of
the Illinois Steel company at South
Chicago, was closed down Wednesday
night for an indefinite period, throw
ing $500 men out of employment No
notice was posted of when work would
be resumed in the great mills, but at
the offices of the company it was said
that the shutdown would last for at
least three weeks When the mills are
reopened it is reported wage cut
from 10 to Is per cent will be put into
force
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Rrlnas Amur,s PASSENGERS.

SEATTLE, Wash,-The steamship
Farralon reached Seattle Monday, hav-
ing on board the passengers of the
overdue Canadian Pacific steamship
Amur. The Amur left Skagway OF
Sunday, December 10, and on Mon
day, the 14th, ran into Harbor reef
at the entrance to Port Simpson. At
high tide it pulled off, but in doing so
broke its all shaft. 1t succeeded in
reaching the wharf at Port Simpson,
and on Friday the Farralon went in
and took II to dock.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
REPRESENTATIVES NEW HOME
Will Be Started Soon and to Cost Sew.
eral Million Dollars.

WASHINGTON-Speaker Cannon
and Representatives Hepburn and
Richardson of Tennessee, comprising
the commission having in charge the
construction of an Office building for
the house of representatives, were in
formed by Attorney General Knox that
the jury of condemnation had fixed
the price to be paid for the site at
Sal 900, and that his department was
now engaged in reviewing title to the
various pieces of property preliminary
to the government taking title. The
ground will then be cleared and the
erection of the building begun at
once. The structure is to cost be-
tween S3,0OO,0O0 and $4,000,0O0 and its
construction will take several years.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31

WASHINGTON-ln reference to
the alleged interview attributed to
Major General H. c. Merriam to the
effect that the proposed promotion of
General Wood would be harmful to
the army, Secretary Root has receiv-
ed a telegram from Secretary Merri,
am, dated Denver, in which he de-
clares that he has nor authorized any
publications on any subject. 1t Is
understood that the genral's statement
will be regarded as satisfactory at the
war department.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Miles Of Railway. aoe .a55.

misunderstanding to the Rail.
way Age, the total railway mileage of
the United States on January /, 1904,
will be 209,S55 miles, the present year
having added 5,723 miles. This mile
age takes into account all the new
track laid up to the last day of the
year. Compared with 1902, the pres
ent year is about on parity in mat,
ter of railway construction. The
construction reported was done on 9Se
lines and in thirty-nine states and ter,
ritories, including Alaska.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Cinnamon Have to Hurry Now.

SAN FRANCISCO-Chine labor.
ers are rushing into Canada by the
hundreds and on every steamer from
the Orient they are arriving here en-
route to British Columbia. The
cause for the sudden influx into Can
ada lies in the fact that the Canadian
government recently enacted a law
by which every Chinaman landing on
British soil after January l will be
compelled to pay head tax of $500.
Under the present law the Chinese
are required to pay only So.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Violate Their Agreement.

ALTOONA, Pa. - The Buffalo,
Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and
Coke company announced a wage re,
duction at it's Helvetia operations
amounting to 10 per cent, to go into
effect January l. While the Helvetia
miners are a comparatively insignia
cant part of the Buffalo, Rochester
and Pittsburg company's workings,
the reduction is considered prophetic
of a more sweeping move by the
company shortly, which will cut the
wages of 10000 men.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
President Takes Recess. Too.

WASHINGTON-N cabinet meet
ings will be held in the holiday re-
cess. Such callers as the president
may receive in the holidays will have
to make their engagements for the
afternoon, as he will spend no time
in his Office in the mornings. PresS
dent Roosevelt left the White House
early Tuesday for a long ride. He
was unaccompanied when he left the
mansion, but later was Joined by a
friend.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
CHINA FACES PERIL.
Feeling that FIowery Kingdom Has
Much to Lose in Case Of War.

FEELING that FIowery Kingdom Has
Much to Lose in Case Of War.
PICKING. The optimistic feeling in
some quarters concerning war be-
tween japan and Russia are not shar.
ed by diplomats at Picking, whose
knowledge of the present situation en-.
titles their opinion to the highest con-
sideration. 1t is positively known that
the Japanese government has drawn
the line for a settlement, beyond which
It will not make any material conces-
sion and 1t Is determined to fight be-
fore yielding what it considers to be
it's vital interests. 1t Is believed that
unless Russia comedies vital points an
other exchange of notes will precipi-
tate matters.
1t is also believed that Japan will
refuse any arrangement holding in
allegiance the question of the evacua-
ton of Manchuria, which was one of
the terms of the proposition recently
made at ST. Petersburg, and which is
supposed was intended by the Russian.
government as q feeler. This would be
a violation of pledges given to Japan
by China.
Minister Uceda is believed to have
said he would resign his post in the
event of such an arrangement. The
most dangerous factors in the situation
Is the confidence of the Russian Off
Gals in the far east that a war would
mean an easy victory for Russia, and
the challenging tone of Russian of
ficials.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
AWFUL ACCIDENT
OCCURS ON THE BALTIMORE &
OHIO.
GREAT MANY LIVES ARE LOST
Fast Train Strikes an Obstruction
With Fearful Results - Engine
Leaves Track, Carrying all Coaches
to Brink of Precipice.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa.-With
terrible crash and a grinding noise
he Duquesne Limited, the fastest
through passenger train from Pitts.
burg to New York on the Baltimore
& Ohio plowed into a pile of lumber
at Laurel Run, two miles west of
Dawson at 7:45 Wednesday evening.
Sixty.three lives were lost and thirty
persons were injured.
The train left Pittsburg in the ev-
ening running a few minutes late, in
charge of William Thornley,, engineer,
of Connellsville. When approaching
Laurel Run, which is a particularly
fine piece of road bed, the train was
running at a high rate of speed. Sud
denly the passengers were thrown
from their seats by the lightning-like
application of the air brakes and a
moment later there was terrible
crash.
The train was made up of two bag
gage, two day coaches, one sleeper
and onle dining car, and at the time
was carrying at the lowest estimate,
$50 passengers. The train ploughed
along for a considerable distance and
the cars were torn to pieces, passen-
gers jumping, screaming, falling from
the wreck as it tore along. Suddenly
the engine swerved to the left and
| the coaches plunged down over the
embankment to the edge of the Yong
| hiogheny river.
The minute the cars stopped rolling
there was a wild scene. Many were
| pinioned beneath the wreckage and
| the screams and cries that rent the
air were beyond description. Many
were insane in their made excitement
and plunged into the river. Others
pinioned beneath the heavy timbers
pleaded in agonized tones for release
So terrific was the force of the
wreck that nearly every passenger
| suffered q moments unconsciousness
and many of the able bodied men
were unable to assist in helping the
| injured from the wreck on account OF
having tainted.
The official statement of Superin
tendent W. c. Loree follows:
mo. IL was derailed by running into
some switch timbers, or timbers o.
about that size, derailing the engine
and cars. All the cars are badly dam
aged. Don't think any of the equip
ment will be able to go away from
the accident on it's own wheels eX
cept possibly the Pullman cars ant
the diner. The engine lies across
both tracks The baggage car is owe
the bank. The first coach is partl.
over the bank. The balance of thu
train is badly twisted. | judge thir
ty-fve people killed. All the killed
were in the smoker. Escaping steam
from the engine went into the frs
coach scalding the people. Very few
of the other passengers were injured
Injured have been taken from thu
wreck and are lying on the bank. En-
glneer and fireman cannot be found
The killed were mostly foreigners
who were in the smoker just back o
the baggage car. They were literall
roasted to death, the baggage an
smoker telescOping the engine and i'm
mediately catching fire. Many of thei
bodies are lying burned to crisp il
the baggage room of the Baltimor
& Ohio depot to be removed later t
the different undertaking shops @
the city"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Bryan Buys Old Homestead.

CENTRALLIA, ILL,-The real es.
tate transfers show the sale by Sena.
tor Charles e, Hall to William Jen.
nings Bryan of the old Bryan home.
stead on Broadway in Salem. This is
the house in which William Jennings
Bryan was born. The consideration
named in the deed is $4,000 and Col.
onel Bryan traded an eighty-acre farm
in this county for it.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Dutch Vote to Buy Guns.

THE HAGUE.-The second chamber
of the Dutch parliament voted $780,
600 to purchase new Krupp quick-firing
guns. The measure was only carried
by so to 80 votes, and after heated
debate, the socialists and progressists
contesting the necessity for a large
army expenditure, especially in view
of the outlay required in connection
with new social legislation.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Want Canal Treaty Ratified.

BATON ROUGE, La.-Both houses
of the legislature adopted a resolution
requesting the United States senators
from this state to vote in favor of
the ratification of the treaty provid-
ing for the building of the Panama
canal.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Story of Landing Confirmed.

WASHINGTON-Oficial confirma-
ton has reached Washington of the
landing of Colombian troops on the
island of Los Pinos, which lies close
to the coast of Panama. These troops
number eighty and they have taken
up a position on the high island
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
CONGRESSMAN Mcclellan Reslo,s

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Cannon
received a letter from Representative
George B. Mcclellan stating that he
had forwarded his resignation as a
member of the house to Governor
Odell. The resignation becomes effec-
tive upon its receipt by the governor.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Cut Tendons of His Heels.

MANILA.-Ladrones recently looted
the municipal treasury at Bosoboso. in
Luzon. They captured the presidente
and cut the tendons of his heels. The
constabulary pursued the band and
succeeded in recovering part of the
stolen funds.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
How Alliance is Delayed.

LOND0N-The Daily Nails Pc
ing correspondent declares that few
Manchuria mobiles, who are under Rus.
sian influences, are delaying the con.
clusion of an alliance between China
and Japan.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Win Terminate AmlcabIy.

LONDON-A dispatch to Reuters
Telegram company from Tien Tsin
says the correspondent has been IL
formed on the highest official authoS
ity that the negotiations between Rus.
STA and Japan will terminate amicably'
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
coqhland Asks for Collier.

WASHINGTON - Rear Admiral
Coghlan has cabled the navy depart
ment requesting that an additional
collier be assigned to his squadron.
His request will be granted, but a
vessel has not yet been selected.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-31
Find Of Gold in Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, visa special from
Menominee, Wis, says: Gold ore has
been discovered on a farm near the
town of Lucas, Dunn county, near
this city, ,hat assays $145 to the ton.
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OnancOck.

From June 1st, we will have three
saloons.
Bagwell's Bridge-"Lover's Re
treats again in use.
Mrs. James Daugherty, of Balti-
more, is visiting at the home OF Mrs.
BERTHE K. Powell.
The question is, who is going to be
our next mayor and who elected to
fill the three councllmen's placesY
The delightful rains of Sunday
morning and night were great help
to the strawberries and Irish pota-
toes.
Miss Idalia NJ Petty, teacher at
the high school left Monday by
steamer for her home in Rustburg,
Campbell county, Va.
The new steamer Virginia ofthe B
G. & A. r. r came to Onancock on
last Saturday morning on her maid
en- trip. She is fine steamer.
Many old fashion Democrats here
don't agree with the Editor OF the
Enterprise. They think CLEVELAND
is the man to nominate for President
Mr.. Fl. E. Parsons, Of Atlantic
passed through here on Monday ant
took passage on Steamer Virginia
He goes TO Annapolis, Md, to stan'
the necessary examinations for adj
mittance to the Naval Academy a.
midshipman in the United State
Navy. 1t is stated, that Mr.. Smitl
! who had the appointment from thi
district failed to pass the physical e1
animation and Mr.. Parsons as alter
nate now has the appointment.
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A Card.
Onancock, Va, May u, 9o3.
Councillor of Pungoteague Lodge, O.
1Q5 fr q IT, A. NJ
Magister'

Onancock, Va, May u, l9o3.
Councillor of Pungoteague Lodge'No'
1856, Jr. o. U. A. M.
Dear Sir:-I wish to acknowledge
the receipts in full of the Benefit Fund
due by your order to the family oil
nv late brother, James @. Doughty,
and on nv account, and in behalf OF
his wife and children and friends, TO
tender you, and through you, to the
members of the lodge to which he
belonged, our sincere thanks for the
nromot settlement of this claim, as
we'll as to acknowledge our heartfelt
appreciation of the many acts OF
kindness, and tender consideration
and sympathy of VIII ich we have
been the grateful recipients at tue
hands of your membership since the
great sorrow of his death came upon
us. May God continue to bless and
TO prosper your noble order in Its
efforts to upift humanity. and to
comfort and shield the helpless and
distressed ones of earth.
Gratefully yours,
l.. r. Doughty,
Administrator.
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Fairs and Festivals.

An all day fair will be held at Har-
horton Methodist Church, July 4th.
An all day picnic will be held at
Wachapreague on the 4th OF July,
for the benefit Of NJ. E. Church,
South, at that place.
A festival will be held in the hall
at louisville by the Y's on the even
ing Of June 1st. A temperance ad'
dress will also be delivered on the oc'
casion. Public cordially invited.
The members and friends OF Grant
Memorial M. ?. Church will hold
fair ia church yard Monday evening,
June 1st. A gold medal will be pre-
sented to the solicitor that has COL
lected the largest amount OF money
for church repairs. Everybody in
vited to be present.
A fair and festival will be held a
Atlantic on Monday, June LIST. Thu
Young folks will give an entertain
ment at night, consisting of thu
lauehable and amusing plays, "See
ing the Elephant" and 1.-The Ol'
Maids Association" Music furnish
ed by Chincoteague Glee Club. AID
mission 20 cents, children 10 cents.
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CaShVille.

Strawberry season about over.
Prices have been fairly remunerative.
Messrs Evans, Mock & Wise have
opened up their barrel factory here.
Mr.. B. j. Kellam is seriously i'll at
bis home on Pungoteague Creek, with
no hope of his recovery.
Capt. T. j. Scarborough left for his
home at Girdletree, Md, last We'd
nesday. We part with Tom very re-
luctantly.
Rev. J. NJ. Street, of Forest Depot,
Va, will preach at Harb orton Bap
fist Church tomorrow, Sunday morn
ing at II O'Clock, and at Broadway at
o'clock p. N.
Capt. N. T. Evans met with quite
an accident last week in driving from
Cashville to his home. The axle OF
his wagon broke, from which his
horse took fright and ran away, IN
turing itself to such an extent thai
he died last Tuesday afternoon. H'
was a very valuable animal, having
recently cost Capt. Evans quite
good sum.
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HallwOOd,

Mrs. E. T. Ross, Jr., is on the sick
list this week.
The carpenters are making rapid
headway on our M P. Church.
Rev. A. A. Harryman, pastor OF the
Conquest NJ. P. Church, and wife,
spent few days in town this week.
Mr.. N. r. Marshall has resigned
his position as clerk for Mr.. f. 3.
Fitzgerald. His place is being filed
by Mr.. n. D. Fisher
Mr.. V. s. Deitrick, of Parksley, is
in town for few weeks assisting on
books of Mr.. T. G. Kelley, commits
sioner of revenue.
Our farmers were much pleased to
awake Sunday morning and find
that rain, so much needed for some
time, had fallen during the night.
Mr.. Robert Tull, operator of the
n. Y. p. Il n. K. H., at Delmar, Del,
received several wounds by jumping
off a running train at Princess
Anne, on last Sunday but was not Sc
riously hurt.
The n. Y. P. & N. r. R. had a
wreck last Sunday night at Costen'
Md, caused by the midnight express
running into a freight train. One
freight car was thrown off the track
No one was hurt.
Mr.. Earn Phillips, young man OF
about 25 years of age of Delmar, Del,
employed in train service on the N.
Y. P. g. N. R. r., was killed al
Loretto, Md, last Saturday morning
He was run over over by two trains
and torn to pieces. How he got un'
der the train is unknown. He leaves
wife 10 mourn her loss.
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Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas,in the providence OF 200,
He has willed, to take out OF TINS
life. the soul of Mrs. Lillian Twyford,
the beloved wife of our brother
Edgar Twyford, and, -.
Whereas, her departure to be with
Christ has left deep impression up
op our community, as the close OF a
lite sweet, quiet, pure and Christian:
Resolved, that we. the members o.
the Junior Order United American
Mechanics, of Chincoteague, Va,
Council No. 116, do publicly express
q sense of our loss and tender to oul
brother and family our heartfelt
sympathy, and fraternal love in this
his sad bereavement and thus testify
to the worth of the life just closed
1t is further resolved that a copy o.
these resolutions shall be given oul
brother and copy sent to the county
papers.
Done by order of the Chincoteagu'
Council, May %, 1903.
G.. w. Munger,
w. ]. Chandler,
r. q. Phipps.
Com.