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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Every time the sun goes down The
population Of the United States has
been increased by about 1000 souls,
not by means Of birth, but by the ar
| rival of foreigners, who believe that
there Is a better chance TO live and
prosper in this country than in Europe.
That means a little city every week.
Annually there Is n scare because Of
this influx. Some mighty unpromis-
ing material reaches the United States,
and some of us feel that there Is dan
ger in the peopling of cities with those
who have no conception of American
ways, and who are, in many instances,
too old to learn. Strangely enough, the
great anthracite strike proved that we
can assimilnte much faster than we
had supposed. Inc mines were full of
men who were ignorant of the Ian
guage and customs of America. The
wages they earned and the food they
ate were more aud better than aAy-
thing they could have hoped for in Eu-
rope, where they and their ancestors
had been but little more than slaves.
And yet they were organized by men
with whittier skins than theirs; they felt
the longing for more comforts. more
liberty for their children, and they
stood shoulder to shoulder with the far
lesser number of Americans, endured
hunger and refused TO work under the
old conditions. IT was Il mark Of grow
ing civilization. Then there Is another
truth A good manw of the grown
folks will never become ardent Ameri-
cans. You cant shake off the habits
of the centuries in one generation. But
the children catch step with the Yam
kee ways. If it were not for their
strange names you wouldn't know
whether they were born in Vermont or
Palermo. They live Americana they
chase dollars as diligently as the most
ambitious Yankee, and they even
think American. The total immigra-
tion in 1902 was 100000. That is no.
600 more than in 1901. 1t represents
an immense amount of European OPP
preston, and it is good to know that
the plain people of Europe can still
find hope under the flag of the United
States.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
The Missing Articles.

In book of memoirs recently pub
lisa ed story worth repeating is tolC
of a well-known bishop. On one occa
sion he was just starting on a railw !!
Journey from Chester Station when tn,
sta tion-master came up to him anC
said, referring to his luggage, "Hov
many articles are there, my lordY
"rhirt! nine" was the reply. II car
only find sixteen" answered the other
Then" said the bishop, you mus
be q Dissenter!
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

The London Lancet has taken up an
article published by DR.. Howard
Kelly In the Journal of the American
Medical Association on the important
question, SHOULD the yermiform Ap-
pendix Be Removed When the Aldo.
men II Opened for Disease of Other
OrgansT This is question that ought
to be readily and easily disposed of,
and we are surprised at the fact that
either DR.. Kelly or the Lancet should
exhibit the least doubt about II. Why
should vermiform appendix ever be
spared when there is an opportunity TO
take a whack at It? The Lancet very
sensibly asks: "As DR.. Robert Able ms.
serts that the normal appedix never
contains faecal concretions, DR.. Kelly
advises that II such can be felt the an.
pendix should be removed, even though
1t appears healthy. He considers.
further, the question whether the an.
pendix ought not always to be removed
when operations are performed near
the caecum which might give rise ia
adhesion" 1t Ia absurd to waste valu
able time In arguing this matter. Down
with the appedix. 1t would be just like
y normal appendix that was let alone
when It might have been removed tC
cut up afterward and cause trouble
THO only good vermiform aprerA' 4
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

the one that has been cut Off, and there
is bul one solid argument against the
removal of thr unmannerly appendix
when Jhn abdomen is opened for dis.
ease &C other organs If 1t were thus
removed tho need Of a future operation
might be obv.atod. But it cannot be
believed that the surgeons would per.
mil such q consideration to weigh with
them. The surgeon who loves his art
always forgcts mere profit when he
sees an appendix
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
A Neat Remark.

Edmund About once wrote in a feuil
Teton that Alboni's slnging-she wal
very stout---was "like nightingale
piping out of lump of suet." The in
dignant prima donna sent him a goose
quill through the agency of certain
marquis. About received the pen with
his most charming smile, 81 regret
clsieur," he said, that Madame Al
honI should have plucked you for my
sakcw
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

One of the questions about which
some people are worrying just now is
whether John d. Rockefeller, Jr., is
eligible to heaven. AS the problem
presents some difficulties, owing to va.
fous interpretations of the entrance
conditions, to say nothing of the
worlds inability ever to learn how il
comes out until too late for any of us
to profit by 1t, whv lot quit worrying
about 1t and turn all that surplus men
tai activity into more practical chan
uels2
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Justice SABBATH says there are too
many babies in the ghetto Of Chicago.
He may expect a singing reproof from
DR.. Shrady, President Eliot, President
Roosevelt, ct al. How can any person
have too many children, even though
their nursery is the street, their rattle
policemans club and their bedroom
barrel in an alley?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Uncle Russell Sage is back at work
again after his illness with as much
energy as If he was buying cottage on
monthly payments. Uncle Russell is
one of considerable number of citi-
Gems who have not been impressed with
the disgrace of dying rich, so graphi-
cally set forth by Mr.. Carnegie
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
Hall Gaines "The Eternal City" has
ren chnd q snle OF 32h 900 rnnine

Ilall came line Etcrna CITY has
reached a sale OF $4,000 copies
Funk & Wagnalls Company an
nounces the publication of The Social
list and the Prince" by Mrs Fremont
Older 1t Is novel of Californian life
during the anti-Chinese labor agitation
The new novel with which Lucas
Malet is to follow her success with
"The History of Sir Richard Calmady"
has been completed and will soon be
published both in England and this
country.
The monumental Dictionary Of
Slang" upon which w. Il. Henley and
for some years past is almost finished
and the final volumes are to be pub
lished at an early date.
e. Z. Dutton & Co. have just pub
lished 'The Truth and Error of Chris
tan Science" by NJ. Carta Surge. n
Cambridge graduate, with a preface
by Canon Scott Holland. The author
has given the matter very serious
study.
The Century Company is about to is
sue book of fiction dealing with the
lighter phase of life at girls college,
by Jean Webster, recent recruit to
the ranks of story writer's. The dis
tinctive quality of her work is its spon.
taneity and humor
Herbert S. Stone & Co. announce for
early publication a story by Il new
writer, called "Brewster'S Millions"
The hero is a New York fellow of good
parts who, ~ save an inheritance Of
$10000,000, starts out to spend a for
tune of $1,000,000 in year.
A nature book of some moments is
soon to be issued by Charles Scrlbner's
Sons. 1t Is to be upon Trees, Shrubs
and Vines of the Northeastern United
States" and its author, II. D. Park
hurst, will give therein general ac-
count and botanical details of the sub
ject, aiming especially to interest those
readers who have never made a study
of botany.
The University of Chicago Press
publishes a volume entitled "Assyriun
and Babylonian Letters" by Robert
Francis Harper, professor of Semitic
languages and literature in the Univer-
sity of Chicago. They cast much
light upon the administrative methods
of the Assyrian government and upon
the practical workings of the state re-
ligion, and furnish valuable Informal
tion concerning Assyrian and Babylo.
hian life and customs.
Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart is one of
those sincere and unpretentious people
whose work is often undervalued be-
cause it is left to make it's own place
and select its readers without blowing
of trumpets and beating of gongs says
the Outlook. In the little group Of
writers who deal with real things in Il
real way in this country she holds a
secure place. She has various gifts
skill in characterization, feeling for her
background, good sense which shines
in well-phrased reflections; but her
most original gift Is humor-unforced
spontaneous, kindly, full Of human
tenderness. The story of Napoleon
Jackson, aptly described in the sub
title as The Gentleman of the PLUSH
Rocker, is, in its way, little master.
piece. 1t is bit of life reproduced
with contagious mirthfulness, with
genuine skill, and with a keenness OF
Insight into character which commands
our respect while it compels our laugh.
ter. A more beguiling story has moi
appeared this season, nor a more real
one.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

1t appears that in India they have
dghty-seven ways Of getting rid Of n
lover. The American girl contents
herself with one, and it may be con
densed into three letters Cit.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

nology, Washing
ton, who has been
making n study OF
them. There are
now but fifty Of
this once powerful
kingdom left, and
in a few years or
more it will be-
come extinct.
II h G people in
question are the
Tonkawas, W h o,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

A New York man committed suicide
because he was afraid he had Bright
disease, but 1t was found when the doc
tors examined him that he didn't have
1t and probably never would have been
afflicted with any such malady. This
shows how unwise it is to be hasty re-
garding these matters.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Poultney Blgelow says his friend
"Bilf' could whip us before we got
our wind. But surely not without
"Poult's' valuable assistance. And
speaking of wind-"Poult" doesn't
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

= Why this unreasoning criticism of
the builders of our warships? AS long
as we keep our navy on land it is safe
from the enemy, from the trcacherous
reef and the perils of the deep. Hold
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Nieghbors. Mrs. Dearborn-"H Have
you speaking acquaintance with
that woman netx door," Mrs Wa
bash-"A speaking acquaintance? l
know her so well that | don t,speak
at all. n-Yonkers Statesman.
A woman isn't necessarily fond of
fiction because she listens patiently
to her husbands excuses.
= If a fool possesses tact and assur
ance he will distance the wise guy
who possesses neither.
Walking costumes, dinner and re-
ception gowns Of velvet are extreme
~ fashionable. For street wear black
is the generally selected tint, while
for more dressy robes a variety of
cUlors, including golden brown, olive,
blue, and various purple shades, are
in evidence. the usual trimmings be-
ing deep cream or light yellow lace
and bans of fur, preferably gray or
brown.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
NIniIa In nh,nn

China has decided to establish a gen
eral postoffice and to turn over In,
administration of 1t to the marine Gus
toms service. under Sir Robert Hart.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

The girl who married n cabman, un-
DER the impression that he was an
English lord, complains that she has
been swlndled. She must have poor
opinion of cabmcn.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

1t would, no doubt, be shown, If fig
ures could be obtained, that dyspcp-
sla has spoiled more good fellows than
marriage has.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

German law permits the Saxon ex-
crown princess to marry again provid-
I'd she doesn't marry the man she ought
30 marry.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
Too True.

Tom-How would you analyze OBJ
st1nacyg
Jerry-Well, in the clearest defini
tion-obstinacy is noiseless self -conceit
Detroit Free Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

The president has engaged an ltal-
Ian fencing master Evidently he
means to see General wood later
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Woman under arrest for bigamy de-
clares that any girl who marrics n
man Is fool. Is this remorse or sec
pnd sight2
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Thieves robbed house Of 500
worth of wedding presents. What can
they do with SO many clockB2
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Nothing succeeds like the office
holder who is his own successor.
A womans bravery always crops
out when she has a mouse in a trap.
The barber's iuea of miser is "A
man who shaveS himself.
Some men who act the hog all
their lives haven't anything to show
TOR it except the ill-will Of their
neighbOrs. Chicago News.
Poplln is just now very stylish in
Paris. The richness and smothucss
of the stuff, with that luster of finish
that Irish poplin possesses, have
made if Il favOrite with women for
generations. Pale pink and blue are
the PariSienne's favorite colots H.
pOplin, and the style of make is b.
double skirt. very full and billo""
around the feet A sash, an il nor
bodice and crepe de chine are gen,
ally added as embellishments by the
French mOdiStS.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Why not offer a pension to every
able-bodled man who becomes the
father of more than twelve children?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
Unique Geographical Globe.

In the Academy of Sciences at Tsars
koe, Selo may be seen one of the most
interesting relics in the world. 1t is
a geographical globe eleven feet in
dian eter. made of copper 1t was com,
menced in the year 1854 and was com
pleted ten years later, during the
reign of Duke Frederick of Holsteln
The outside represents the earth and
the interior the celestial spheres. There
Is a door giving access to the interior
OF the globe, and in the center is a
round table, which is so large that
twelve persons can easily sit around
It. BY means of old-fashioned but
trustworthy mechanism the globe can
be made to revolve upon its axis. This
curious relic weighs about three and
a half tons. Ever since 1t was made
1t has been regarded as entirely unique
In Its way, and, though its value fol-
geographical purposes is not Now very
great, II Is still priced by scientists as
striking evidence of the interest
which was taken in geographical mat
tiers two and half centuries ago.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
Two Signals.


nation is infrequent, too frequent or
excessive. You should heed these dan
ger signals before chronic compiled
tons set in Diabetes, Dropsy,
Bright's disease. Take Doan's Kidney
Pills in time and the cure Is simple.
j. #. Wainwright, of tho firm of
Bones & Wainwright painters and
contractors, Pulaski, Va, says: -Four
or five times a year for the past few
years l have suffered with severe at
tacks of pain in my back, caused from
kidney trouble. During these spells l.
was in such misery from the constant
pain and aching that it was almost
impossible for me to stoop or straight
en-, and it really seemed as If the
I whole small of my back had given
away. At times | also had difficulty
with the kidney secretiOns which We're
discolored, irregular and scalding, and
| was also greatly distressed with
headaches and dizziness l used az
number of recommended remedies, but
l never found anything so successful
as Doan's Kidney Pills. When | heard
of them | had an attack and procured
q box of them. In a few days the
pain and lameness disappeared, the
trouble with the kidney secretions was
corrected and my system was i'm
proved generally. | have every conf
dence in Doan's Kidney Pills"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Vain
wright will be mailed to any part of
the United States on application. Adj
dress Foster-Mllburn Co, Buffalo,
N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price
so cents per box.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

There are two
serious Sig
nails of kid
ney Ills. The
fl st signal
comes from
the back with.
u unl e r o u q
n c h g q and
pains. T h Q
second signal
comes in the
kidney secre-
ton s; t h o
urine is thin
and pale or
{ 90 highly
colored n n d
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
A stranue Developmon,

In the beginning rib became a
woman, but now It's ribbons that be-
come a woman.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

You may think you are right; but
wouldn't you give a good dial at tunes
to k'.I% i,s
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16
LAST OF OUR CANNIeALs.
tribe that Long Was she Scourge Of
Indians of Texas.

Uncle Sans only remaining cannibal
tribe is fast dying out, according to
James Mooney, of the Bureau of Eth
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

Every big man has a lot of littl,
Eays left over from his little days.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

.. NJ. AnsBuRPY, EDITOR PUBLlsHu
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-16

BROKEN BOW NEBRASKA
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-23
COMPANY TABLE SERVING

A few simple rules may be laid down for
the table. = AS a general rule, the
maid removes the large service plates used
under the soup plates at the time she
brings the filled plates. Sometimes when
the service plates are unusually hand
some they are allowed to remain on the
table until the dessert is served, so that
the guests may always have plates before
them.
> The maid passes the larger dishes and
plates by hand; the smaller dishes, hold
ing olives, bonbons and sugar, are passed
on a tray. She serves all of the dishes
from the left. Tea, coffee and beverages
are served from the right. The guest may
never take. the plate from the waitress,
but must. permit her to place it on the
table before him.. .e*E q IS ~ S
Finger bowls should be used only with
fruit courses. When the dish Is a bit
out of the ordinary, it is quite the thing
for the hostess to cause herself to be first
served, when she begins to eat, thus dem
onstrating to the guests the proper way
to cat it. When the hostess is not served
first, it is the rule to begin with the lady
next to her on the right, and begin will
a. different guest with each course, so tina
no one shall be always last. J.
| The French always serve the host o.
hostess first, a custom calculated to pu
| the guests at their case. For luncheon
| it is best to serve hot rolls tucked int
| napkins rather than bread on plates: Z
popular innovation is the thin sandwich
of bread and butter. "'
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-23
WHAT HAS SHE EVER poNE?o

Walt Mason in Nebraska State Journal.
There is now going the rounds of the
press the sorrowful announcement that
Mrs. Potter Palmer. has decided to leave
Chicago and will make her home in Paris.
OF course we are not authorized to speak
for the people of Chicago, but we feel
sure that they will bear up bravely under
this cruel blow, for there is much latent
heroism in that town. Mrs. Potter Palmer
has been nightmare to Ed Howe OF the
Atchison Globe for many years, and we
can imagine the happiness of that great
and good man when he learns that she is
going to leave the country. And many
people who arc tired Of seeing her illus
trated in the daily and weekly papers can
sympathize with him. What has Mrs
Potter Palmer ever done to distinguish
herself? The only thing we know OF is
working the newspapers and she has done
that to a. finish. She manages to have all
her movements chronicled from one end of
the country to the other, and she Is always
looming up in illustrated pages wearing
a, low -necked gown. We have seen profile
pictures of her; full-face pictures; life
size pictures; pictures in which her back
is presented to the beholder, while she
looks over her nigh shoulder with a smile
that won't come off. And it is great
wonder that she hasn't bad cold, for
she always seems to be wearing a low
necked dress Had this woman been
saved from a sad death by using Mrs.
Lydia Winslow's Soothing Compound,
there would be some excuse for her noto-
riety: but she hasn't even recommended a
breakfast food, and we don't. understand
why she gets so much booming.