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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
His Reason.

why is it," they asked, you prefer
gas to electric light?"
In the case of electric light" he
said, looking at them in astonish-
ment, "it usually can be controlled by
means of button or a spring on the
wall within easy reach"
They admitted that he spoke truly.
THAT being So" he went on, III
ever you had stood over a small but
pretty woman who, with upturned and
anxious face, was striving to reach
the chandelier to light the gas, you
never would have asked me the Ques-
ton"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Machine Which Never Stops.

NEHAWKA-Bert Painter of this
place has discovered perpetual motion,
he claims. He has invented a ma.
chine which has run seven weeks with.
out stopping and without any appar,
ent loss OF energy. He is having a
model made on which he hopes to Sc
cure a patent.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
%NEWS IN NEBRASKA ~
APPoRTIoNs SCHOOL MONEY.
State Superintendent Fowler Notifies
Counties Of Amount Due Each.

CounIes OF Amount Due Each.
State Superintendent Fowler has
made his report of the apportionment
of school moneys. The counties have
divided among them 1855, 1884 which
is 67S9S cents per pupil for total
number of 376,S03. The money was
derived from these sources: State tax,
$6S771.94; interest on school and ga.
line lands sold, $42,791.27; interest on
school and saline lands leased, $50 ,S4S.-
AZ; interest on United States bonds,
county bonds, and school district
bonds, $676S2.S2 interest on state
warrants, $1S,03S.34; fish and game H.
censes, $1,S47.O0; emblamers' balance,
IS; less warrant No. 5525 for $4.37.
Douglas county lands first with the
largest number of pupils. 42,002, among
which is epportioned $2S,516.42. Fol-
lowing is the report in detail:
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
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lWkZ aGHaiSTNAS

Everybody said Michael Flanagan
would get broken" if he wasn't more
severe on his beat. Crime was ram
pant everywhere in the city, and there
was a loud outcry against the police
Cor not putting an end to it.
The evils complained of could not
be localized in any particular quarter,
they seemed to be smeared all over,
emanating, or t.olching ont, however,
from certain well-known centers, or
tough" precincts along the river. Of
ficer Flanagan's beat was in the worst
of one of these "slum" districts, but
the strangest thing about it was the
fact that at night it was the quietest
and most orderly portion of the city.
AS he explained to the chief, who pri-
vately grumbled because he did not
run in" patrol wagon load OF sus-
picious characters every night:
"'Tis at night I'm on duty, Chief,
an divil hide or hair of the ugly
birds is to be then found in the dirty
nest. They're all over beyond in the
respectable quarter plunderin' hens
nests an lootin' family diamonds. You
wouldn't have me leave my beat to fol-
low them in their wanderin's?"
Certainly not" replied the chief,
severely, that might cost you your
job"
Then, how the divil am to run in
them as are not N my beat?"
The chief laughed.
You're too easy with the toughs,
Flanagan. You must be more severe.
am told you act more like grand
papa than policeman. 1t will not de-
you must be harsh. Kindness will
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
A Woman's Week.

on Monday morning, It's go to the tub.
And, on the washboard. rub and rub,
It's sprinkle the clothes on Monday night.
And lay 'em straight. and fold 'em tight
It's iron on Tuesday all day long.
Whether n woman be weak or strong.
On Wednesday It's mend the wash and
On Thursday It's do the extras. you
On Friday It's go with sweeper and
broom,
Into every corner OF every room.
And dust and put to rights again,
6e SATURDAY ei morning 'a there gss sSrnbbns
And baking and brewing the whole day
through,
On Saturday night there are babies to
sCour,
And each one takes up a good half HOUR.
On Sunday morning It's always the rule
To hurry the children to Sunday school.
There's church to attend, and a dinner
That makes the average housekeeper
AS she sits in the pew and tries to hear
The texts that tumble with roasts. fear!
And sings n hymn, while her inner self
Cries, Did l leave that meat on the
shelf?
II did the cat has got 1t, sure"
Then aloud she sings-"And make me
Then IT'S hurrying home and getting the
Which means to scrape, and pare, and
And bake, and fry. ard steam, and stew,
And hundreds of other things to do.
Then wash the dishes, then read aloud
TO an eager, expectant juvenile crowd,
Till time for supper has come again,
To the little women and little men,
And all are provided for and fed;
Then, after little while, put to bed,
And Sunday, the longest day, at last,
Is safely over again, and past.
And Mondays dawn, with its tiresome
tub,
Fetches its tedious rub, rub. rub!
SO. filled with its duties, day by day,
Runs weary woman's week away!
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Has Faith in Dowie.

HUMBOLDT-Mr o. w. Davis, UNI
til two years ago a well known news
paper man of southeastern Nebraska,
has been heard from in recent letter
to inform his Nebraska friends that
"all is well in Zion" where Mr.. Davis
has invested considerable capital in
the industries carried on there, aft .
disposing of the Index and other prop.
ertY at Salem.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
"HockerbaIl.u

"Hockerball" is the latest product In
the way of parlor games. 1t Is ex-
pected presently to sweep the world
clear of all that remains of ping-pong.
The new game is suitable for either
summer or winter, a great advantage
being that 1t can be played sitting
down by either four, six, or eight play
ers. Each of these has his own par
ticular court" to play on-the table
is divided by tapes into as many
courts as there are players from
which he endeavors to "pass" or to
shoot goats. A neutral territory Is
provided, from which players can
either pass to each other or endeavor
to get the ball into their own courts,
where intruders are not permitted.
At each end Of the table goal is kept
in the orthodox fashion and the game
is played with miniature hockey sticks.
being to all intents and purposes
table hockey.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

after us. Did We ever see my great.
great-grandmother? No, Ell? Well;
she was grand; she was the beauty of
the whole county, an It's from her
that my Patsey draws her looks" He
said this so often in all seriousness
that he not only made others believe
it, but he actually believed it him
self.
But a turning point came In Pat
sey's life. A chiidless woman of
means had often noticed the bright,
vivacious girl, and. wanting a com.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE.
Will Hold an All Day Meeting on Decoration
Day Meeting May 26.

The Missionary Alliance will hold
a service for prayer Tuesday after
noon, May 26. at tine home of Mrs. O..
S. Leavitt. The evening service at
Z. 45 is with Mrs. G. e. Role. Rev.
w. A. Howden will have charge Of
both services.
Mrs. G. E. Role spent last Sabbath
in Plainfield., N. j., on Monday Mrs.
G. S. Leavitt met her and both attend
ed an Alliance meeting as they are
interested in the work there. They
also visited former pastor, Rev. j.
r. Bryant, d. d.
The Christian Missionary Alliance
will hold an all day meeting Decora-
tion Day, May 30, in Mechanics Hall.
Main street, Tottenville. Service will
commence at 10 a. m. with prayer.
Rev. Henry Wilson will speak both
morning and afternoon. Rev. W. A.
Howden and others will speak in tine
evening. Lunch will be served in the
Hall to all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
I SOUTH AMBOY
NEWS ITEMS.

The canal boat Carrie Whitehead is
loading with moulding sand at White
heads dock for Bridgeport, Connecti-
cut.
The scow A. M. Qunaid loaded with
moulding sand at Whitehead's dock
for the Singer Sewing Machine %.
at Elizabethport. and left Thursday.
Mr.. Stevenson, superintendent of
the Gas Company, is getting his yacht,
the Minnim, in commission.
O. Rehfuss is having survey made
of his property on Broadway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hankinson have moved
from the jackson house ON Catherine
street to house in Frog Hollow.
The clairvoyant from Perth Amboy
did not make her appearance as an
nounced in the papers and a number
have been very much disappointed.
Street Commissioners Quinlin has
secured the town for help to work on
the bulkhead but finds it almost i'm
possible to get it. Some men will
come there and work couple of days
and then quit and still one hears that
a number of people are idle in the
borough.
Hsnry and Walters caught bushel
of weak fish in their first haul with
their new net.
Weak fish are biting on the beds.
There should be an abundance of
hard crabs caught along the shore this
summer as thousands of small ones
are being caught in the nets which,
before the season ends, will BIZ full
grown.
Geant Bros. caught about seventy
pounds of cells in their eel pots We'd
nesday night.
Mrs. James McMurray, of Westfield,
and Mrs. William Dixon, of Perth
Amboy, were calling on friends in
town Monday.
Mrs. Edward Everett has had her
front yard filed in.
Mrs. George Dunham and daughter
Ollie are visiting Mrs. Walter Mundy
of Broadway.
Mr.. Mount received orders Thursday
from the Superintendent of the Perth
Amboy Water Works to stop sprink-
ling the streets so they received their
last dose of water for the present.
Dan Dey has returned to this bor-
ough and has accepted This former
position with Harry Brown, grocer
The mould makers are busy making
the moulds at the new terra Gotta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
NEWS ITEMS.

r. G. Wood, of Port Richmond,
was Tottenville visitor yesterday
There will be a food sale at the
Baptist church tonight under the
auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary. Ice
cream for sale. Admission free.
Martin Peterson, of Gordon street,
Perth Amboy, was in Tottenville yes
terdav afternoon.
George Neubery, of Pleasant Plains,
spent last evening with Perth Amboy
friends.
James Paine, of Pleasant Plains,
was Perth Amboy visitor last night.
George Cole, of Tottenville, was a
Pleasant Plains visitor last night.
Herbert vanName, of this place,
went to Pleasant Plains last night on
business.
The people of Tottenville are now
wondering what is up. Yesterday
afternoon two detective sergeants
from the New York City force were
in Tottenville.
Miss Ethel Rogers, of Johnson ave-
nue., spent yesterday in New York at
the theatre.
Fred O'Connor, of Tottenville, was
in Perth Amboy yesterday.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
HAD TROUBLE WITH
ENGINES ON R. T.
FIue Blew Out on One Another OF
the Track andThird Leaked Badly
Much Delay.

The Staten Island Railroad Company
are having their own troubles with
their engines. On Thursday evening
the large Baltimore and Ohio engine
794 left the Tottenville station on its
5. so O'Clock trip for St. George.
Everything went all right until
they arrived at Huguenot when fine
blew out. 1t was nearly forty min
utes before the train could be started,
and as there was no train to meet the
5 o'clock boat from New York at st.
George, the Royal Blue Line with
Baltimore & Ohio engine No. 1, which
runs to Plainfielo from ST. George was
compelled to take the boat passengers
from st. George to Tottenville.
After the trip to Tottenville had
been completed and the crew was try
ing to put the big engine on the Tot
tenville turntable slip was made and
the engine was thrown off the tracks
Jacks were brought forth from the
roundhouse and after an hours hard
work the crew succeeded in getting
the engine back on the track
Yesterday afternoon as the 2.05 boat
from Perth Amboy, which meets a
train, came into the slip, and the
passengers were all in the coaches,
the engineer in charge of engine No.
6 found that she was leaking so badly
that it would be unsafe to let her
make the trip. She twas uncoupled
and taken to the roundhouse while
the passengers had the pleasure of
waiting until engine No. 2 came in
with a train from st. George, about
half an hour later, to take them to St.
George.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Dun & Co. Say Hot Weather stimu-
Iates Trade.

Dun & Co. Say Hot Weather Stimu-
1ates Trade.
NEW YORK. May 23.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'s weekly, review of trade says:
Weather conditions and labor situa-
tions are the dominant influences in
the business world. Unseasonably high
temperature at many points, especially
in the east, stimulated retail trade in
wearing apparel and other summer
merchandise to an unusual degree, but
had a most unsatisfactory effect upon
vegetation, which was promptly re-
fiected in diminished orders for sup
plies and in some cases there were can
celia tons.
On the whole there are fewer wage
earners voluntarily idle, yet the spirit
of unrest has caused the abandon
ment of some new enterprises and
postponement of others, which means
less demand for structural materials
and labor. Payments are also less
prompt, time often being asked where
formerly cash transactions for slight
discount were the rule. Aside from
these two adverse factors the trade
situation is favorable, and with aver
age weather and industrial peace there
is every prospect of continued pros
perity throughout the country.
Traffic on the railway is heavy, earn
ings thus far reported for May exceed
ing last years by 1876 per cent and
surprising 1901 by 25.7 per cent.
REIMBURSEMENT in prices of iron and
steel continues. the market gradually
resuming normal conditions.
Liabilities of commercial failures
thus far reported for May aggregate
81, ,833, ,087, of which 1882, 756 were in
manufacturing, 81 ,9S2, 702 in trading.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
ADOPTED PALE FACES.
Ianthe Council had a Royal Good Time
Thursday Night.

The members of Ianthe Council No.
6, D. of P. scalped five pale faces in
their rooms at Odd Fellows Hall on
Thursday evening and there are two
more who have sent in their cards
wishing to be scalped.
The council is in splendid condi-
tion and it is one of the most enjoy
able societies. They are mad, merry
lot and so congenial that when they
get together and good time is pro-
posed, there is not dissenting voice.
After the adoption Thursday even
ing the members had a glorious good
time. There was music, singing and
social chat. Ice cream and cake was
served and the affair was not broken
up until after midnight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
FORDS
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Edward Dunham, who has
been on the sick list for quite while,
is now much better.
Manv farmers are busy Watching
their bees and hiving them as they
swarm.
The fork on N. A. LaForge's bicvcle
broke while riding his wheel Tuesday
evening. He might have been SER
iously hurt had he been riding fast.
William Moffett attended party in
Woodbridge last evening.
Many people who went bicycle rid
ing from Perth Amboy or other places,
in the country Tuesday, left their
wheels in houses and returned home
by trolley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
MORE WEDDINGS RUMORED.

Blessed is the bride the sun
shines on, and although everybody
has been wishing for rain don't be-
lieve there was one person in the bor-
ough who did not hope that the two
brides to be, would have fair weather
and bright sunshine for their we'd
dings. All got their wish and the
two beautiful weddings took place
under cloudless skies and bright sun
shine. 1t is said that we are to have
eight or nine more weddings very
soon. It remains to be seen whether
Dame Rumor is correct or not. We
have been given the names of several
who are to be led to the altar, but
will wait until they announce it them
selves, before mentioning them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
Advertising is the life of trade.
VETERANS OF THE LOST CAUSE.
New Orleans HOnOrs Confederate' Pa
rade,

New Orleans HOnOrs Confederate Pa
rade.
NEW ORLEANS, May 23.-TO New
Orleans was revealed what no man has
seen for twoscore years or more when
for a few brief hours she held close to
her heart the incarnate spirit of the
Confederacy, and for her it lived and
breathed again.
The hour for the great parade of
Confederate veterans had come. A bu-
gle's shrill notes sounded forward y
There was surge of the ranks, "A cry
of delight from the throng, and then in
close ranks up the street came the men
of the south, the column passing under
the eyes of General Gordon, too iii TO
take part in the parade, and marched
away to the Lee monument.
At the head of the column was Gen
eral j. B. Levert, marshal of theveter-
ans. Following the column were car
riages, i'm which rode ladies whose hus-
bands had rendered distinguished serv-
ices TO the Confederacy. They We're
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, Mrs. p. Kirby
Smith, Mrs Braxton Bragg Mrs.
Thomas ]. Semmes and Mrs. John H.
Reagan.
At the head of the veterans rode Gen
eral c. j. Walker, commanding the de-
partment Of the army of northern Yir.
ginia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
cooLIE LABOR ABROAD.
ansvaal and Mexico want Their
Help For Railroads.
2773-5.18-11t

Help For Railroads.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-A re-
Iort has reached here from London
to the effect that Chinese laborers were
to be sent into South Africa. The Chi
nese consul general here knows moth
ing of the matter, and at the consulate
it was stated that any such agreement
or shipment of laborers would be made
at Hongkong and not at this port.
There is said to be no surplus of Chi
nese labor in California, and the trans
portation rate is much greater than
from HongkOng.
The steamer Atholl which has reach
ed here from the orient left 400 Chi
nese at ManZanillo, Mexico, these being
the first installment of 1000 engaged
to work on the Mexican Central rail
way. The steamer Ching Wo will soon
reach Manzanillo with S35 more of
these laborers. So far as known no re-
ports have been received from the com
missioners who recently passed through
here with the avowed intention of Sc
curing Chinese coolies to work in the
South African mines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23

JOHANNESBURG, May 23 The
chamber of mines adopted a resolution
urging the government to import in
dentured coolie labor for the construc-
ton of the'proposed new railways. Sir
Percy Fitzpatrick, the president of the
chamber, in supporting the resolution
urged that this course was preferable
to bringing into the country unskilled
white labor which would be thrown on
the community at the completion of the
railway work, causing competition an0
distress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
Nem york Markets.

FLOUR-Steadier Minnesota patents,
$4 1904. 40 winter straights, $S.50@365; win
ter extras, $z.S0a310; winter patents SS.7O
"a.
WHEAT-Opened lower on bearish ca
bles and better weather. but rallied on
bull support west; July 7SisNS 1l-16c. /;
September, $3.50 I5ssc.
RYE-Steady; state. 56459c., C. |. f., New
York; No. western, 59l2c.. t. o. b., atioat
) CORN--A cent higher on May. due to
covering and steady on late positions;
OATS-Irregular, but stronger; track,
white, state, ss@44c.; track, white west
FORK Steady; mess $lS.25als,75; fam
GARD-Quiet prime western steam,
$500.
BUTTER-St state dairy 17Q21c. !;
extra creamery. 22c.
CHEESE Irregular; state. full cream,
fancy small colored new, l2Ac. small
white new, 12hc.; large, colored, new,
11lhc. large white new, 1lhQ11Ac
EGGS Unsettled state and Pennsylva-
mia, 11Q17lsc.; western, storage packed
SUGAR = Raw steady; fair refining
3-16c. centrifugal, So test 1l-l6c. re-
fined steady; crushed 545c; powdered
STUtRPENTINE-N at 52lka585kc.
MOLAsSES- S-Quiet; New Orleans, Sla
40c.
RIcE-Firm, domestic, 4A@ic.; Japan
TALLow-Qbiet; city, 5hc; country 51z
H4AY-Quiet; shipping, 7oa75c. good to
choice $1611. .05.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
AFTERNOON WHIST.

On Friday afternoon Mrs. Howard
Valentine entertained the Afternoon
Whist Club at her home on Green
street. The first prize was won by
Miss May Valentine, and the second
by Mrs. Fred Handy. The first guests
prize, Wanted, Chaperone, won
by DIR. Florence Voorhees,, the second,
" Richard Radney," by Mrs. Living
stone Kasson. The guests present
were Mrs. W. L. Harmed, Mrs. Du-
guild, Mrs. Robert r. Valentine, Miss
Elsie Martin, Mrs. Arthur Valentine,
Mrs. L. Kasson and and DIR. Florence
Voorhees,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Cars are running on all Bridgeport
trolley lines.
I Friction in Korea with Japan is laid
to French influence.
The first hanging in Porto Rico will
be that of Pedro Diaz, convicted of
murder at political riot
Dennis Kilhride, recently released
from prison, was elected to parliament
from South Kildare, Ireland.
Three students were hurt in bicy-
Gle race at the New England intercol-
legiate games at Worcester, Mass.
The Dalmatians have petitioned En-
peror Francis Joseph to intervene and
prevent further bloodshed in Croatia.
Samuel H McElroy has died sud-
denly in Brooklyn. Two weeks ago he
received sharp shock on trolley car.
The people of Stamford. Conn want
George Francis Train, who has vario-
loid, taken from his daughters house
to the isolation hospital.
Ambassador Mccormick in an inter.
view In London says that the Russian
government has no desire to shut
Manchuria to American trade.
Postmaster General Payne has or
dered the reopening of the rurual free
mail delivery service at GalIatin,
Tenn, suspended for intimidation of a
colored carrier
General Greene says he does not
want dry Sunday in Greater New
York; but. the state excise commission
er having called his attention TO the
Law, he proposes to havest enforced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
MAY SAVE S CHIT.
Ralph N. Cole Whois.- now In New York
Hospital, is Doing Nicely.

Ralph M. Cole, who was hit in the
eye with golf stick while playing
on the grounds of the Wesleyan Uni
versity at Middleton Thursday after
noon, and is now in New York
hospital, is getting along nicely and
the doctors hope to be able to save
his sight.
Ralph Cole is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham Cole, and is well
known and popular in this place. His
many friends hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
returned a Hundred Pound Note

BOSTON, May 23. Becoming con.
science stricken when he found he had
robbed a poor man, Il pickpocket mail
ed to the postal superintendent at
Charestown substation f100 note on
the Bank of England and return
ticket to Queenstown on the steamship
Maytower. The things were picked
from the pocket of Michael Reardon
just before he sailed for England on
the Mayfiower.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
HOLIDAY APPROVED.

Mayor Low has approved the resolu-
tion making next Friday a holiday.
This will give the city employees three
days vacation, as Saturday is Decora-
tion Day. Friday is the last day of
the 25Oth anniversary of the incor-
poration Of the city of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23

CHICAGO, May %. = Samuel J.
Kline, treasurer of the Chicago Jewish
massacre relief committee, has cabled
$4,000 to Banker Permutter at Kishi-
neff, Russia, as the first installment of
Chicago's contribution to the relief of
the victims of the Jewish massacre.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23

NEW HAVEN. Conn, May 23.-Four
coal shovelers were buried under tons
of coal yesterday afternoon by the col
lapse of bulkhead in the Excelsior
Coal company's scow Harry Hudson
Smith, moored under coal pocket at
Belle dock. The workmen had nearly
emptied the forward bin in the scow
when the bulkhead between that bin
and an adjoining one gave way, let
ting about 100 tons of coal fall upon
the shovelers. Charles e. Anderson
was killed, probably instantly while
three others, James Garvey, Martin
Mccarthy and Michael Dwyer, were
seriously injured. 1t was an hour later
when the body of Anderson, which
was deeply buried, was taken out of
the scOw.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-05-23
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs Livingstone Kasson, of Perth
Amboy, is the guest of Mrs. H. Val
entine.
Mrs. Arthur Valentine, of Phila-
deiphia, was in town Friday.
Miss Helen Brewster is spending a
few days in New York.