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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

II Eve was like the average woman
the chances are chat Adam didn't get
anything but the core Of the apple.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-01-08

CheerfulnesS is an excellent wearing
quality 1t has been called the bright
weather OF the heart.-Samuel Smiles.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
POPE LEO'S HEALTH
REPORTED IMPROVED
l.. y Prepares for Any Eventually
at Vatican.

ROME, June 2O-AIthough the health
of the Pope is much improved. the
italian government, so as to be prepared
for any eventuality. has ordered two
regiments in the provinces to be kent
ready to come to Rome and re-enforce
the garrison in the city, so that the
authorities will have a sufficient force
TO maintain order and insure the liberty
of the conclave, should it become neces-
sary to hold one
II the cardinals, as after the death of
Plus TX, decide TO meet at the Vatican
the government will surround the palace
with Gordon of troops to prevent any
attempt against the freedom of the con-
clave and also the removal of valuables
from the Vatican during the intcrrcg-
mum, as was customary before 1870.
AS yesterday was ST. Peters Day. the
Pope celebrated mass in the private
chapel adjoining his bedroom in the
presence of his chaplain and members of
the Pontiff's family. with whom His
Holiness afterward held a short coaver-
sation. The temperature here is 81
Fahrenheit, but the Pope does not suf-
fer. saying that the warm weather suits
him.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
TWO THOUSAND WOMEN
SEARCH FOR ONE BABY
Priest Places an Army of Mothers
on Trail.

CHICAGO, June 2O.-The 1000 women
members Of the Married Ladies' Society
OF Father Meyers parish put in the
whole day searching for Baby Alice Fur
long, supposed to have been kidnapped.
She is three-yeaT-o daughter Of John
Furlong, 333 Aberdeen Street.
The credit Of organizing the society
into searching party belongs to the
Rev. Father A. X. Meyer. The priest has
taken particular interest in the sup
posed abduction of little Alice.
Following a promise made 10 the
mother 10 do all in his power to assist
in finding the child. he yesterday ap-
peaied to the sodality at its weekly
meeting 10 aid him in his endeavor.
Il want 70 ask every one Of you to
hunt for Baby Alice tomorrow" he said.
Il want you to neglect your own children
20 try and restore 10 her mother the lit
tie girl who is missing You are
mothers yourselves and instinct should
lead you to find the child if it can be
found"
The big hunt was assisted by the po-
lice. No trace Of the child was discov-
cred. She disappeared last Friday.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
MRS. EDDY GREETS
$4,000 DISCIPLES
Christian Scientists Make Pilgrim
age to Concord.

BOSTON, June 3O-Twelve thousand
members of the Mother Church of
Christian Science journeyed from Bos-
ton to Concord. n. H., in response to
an invitation to visit the Rev. Mary
BCker G. Eddy, their pastor emeritus.
The Boston and Maine Railroad ran a
number of special trains. in addition to
putting additional cars on all the regu-
lar trains. The crowd assembled on
tie lawn facing the balcony which leads
from Mrs. Eddys study, and promptly
at 1850 o'clock, the hour set for receiv-
ing the visitors. Mrs. Eddy appeared.
Mrs. Eddy spoke as follows:
My beloved brethren. welcome home
to your home in my heart. Welcome to
Peasant View. but not 10 varying views.
Beloved, some of you have come long
distances to kneel with US in sacred ST
lcnce in blest communion, unity Of
faith, understanding, prayer, and praise
and to return in JOY bearing your
sheRves with you"
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
WILL WAR ON "GET
RICH QUICK" CONCERNS

NEW YORK, June 3O.-George W. Bal
". member of the cotton exchange board
OF managers. who was a delegate from
that exchange 20 the recent conference
Of exchanges at Chicago to better trade
conditions. returned 20 this city and wac
at the cotton exchange yesterday.
The purposes Of the organization OF
exchanges, which viii be known as the
association OF exchanges, he said yes
terday. is much broader than the mere
suppression of bucket shops.
The purpose Of the association" said
he. rs 10 destroy all illegitimate forms
OF business. War viii be made on get
rich-quick' concerns. and to this end the
association viii establish a bureau Of
information which will enable each ex-
change to keep posted on the men who
80 from one city to another bringing
out mushroom concerns
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
BOYS DARING ATTEMPT
TO CROSS THE OCEAN

BOSTON, June 3O.-Infatuated with
tho desire to cross the ocean. twelve
year-old William Bishop. of Bridgeport
Conn. leaped aboard the Leyland Line
steamship Bohemian as she left he dock
Saturday for Liverpool
Young Bishop and his mother came
from Bridgeport to Boston 10 take
leave Of Mrs. Bishops daughter. = 70
left on a four months trip 20 Europe
William had begged all the morning to
b allowed to accompany his sister, and
on this being refused. decided TO take
matters into his own hands
Mrs. Bishop did not discover her loss
till soon after the steamship left For a
few minutes she was panic stricken. Of
fcers OF the Bohemian found the boy and
stnr him back on board the police boat
Guardian
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
TRAVEL INTERRUPTED,
MANY LIVES ENDANGERED
Gotham the Center of a Heavy
Downpour of Rain.

NEW YORK, June 3O.-New York city
yesterday was the center Of one of the
worst rain storms that has been known
in the East in ten years. 1t was owing
more to good fortune than anything
else that there was no loss of life
The property damage was heavy,
though spread over so great a territory
that it does not fall with crushing re
suits upon any of its victims. Previous
to yesterday this June had made a rec
ord for itself in the matter OF rain
fall that has not been equaled since
1887, when in the long remembered
rainy June 40 inches of water fell
upon the country.
Between o'clock yesterday morn
ing and o'clock last night 2.24
inches of water fell The deluge
brought the total for the month up to
7Ss inches. So IT will require only a
heavy dew" for the record of 1887 to
be surpassed, and the weather between
now and the next midnight, when June
will cease to exist. will be watched
with much interest
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
HEAVY RAINS KILL
GAME AND SONG BIRDS
Many of Young Die in Pin Feathers.

CHITTENDEN, Vt, June 3O-Mcm-
bers Of the Vermont Fish and Game
League. who have been investigating the
game situation relative to fall shooting.
report that owing 10 the protracted wet
weather and cold rufied grouse Cpar-
tridges). wOodccck. and. in fact. all game
birds viii be scarcer next season than
since 1892
The investigators have found that
many broods OF grouse have died in the
nest. and that in several sections the
eggs have failed 10 hatch. The few birds
that have managed to survive have failed
TO develop properly and are scrawny and
undersized. In several instances old
birds as well as young have succumbed.
and one was found dead on her nest
OF eggs.
Mature woodcock have thrived I'm spite
OF the cold and rain. but the young birds
have nearly all died. Indications Of sec
ond nestings were discovered on the
higher lands, but there is little hope
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
JUDGE DEFOREST HAS
A THRILLING SAIL

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. June 3O.-Judge
Robert e. Deforest. an Congressman
of this State. engaged sailboat Satur-
day and put out into the Sound from
this harbor for the Stratford Harbor In
sailing up the Housatonic River TO the
Stratford Harbor he ran on a sand bar.
He stripped of his clothing and managed
to push the boat clear.
After dressing. he attempted to pole
the beat across the river to the STRAIT
ford shore. but the tide was running
strong and the wind had died out. and
this was impossible.
To keep from being carried out into
the Sound Mr.. Deforest was Obliged to
cast his anchor in midstream. He had
no lantern to put out as a singaI and
fearful that some craft might run him
down he remained on watch all might
He was rescued Sunday morning.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30

that the eggs will hatch until a hot,
dry spell follows the rain
Song birds have suffered as well as
game birds. Investigation shows that
less than 40 per cent Of the eggs Of
creepers and climbers Matched and that
the perchers Jared little better. In many
cases robins and other members Of the
thrush family have been literally
drowned out or forced 10 abandon
their homes Of moss and twigs. Orioles.
warblers and gTOsbeaks have appar-
emily been in the dumps" for they
have failed to sing. and for a fortnight
have acted as though molting.
Fledglings Of all kinds have fallen
prey TO foxes and slIunks as a result OF
their weakened condition. and this has
further depleted the feathered tribes.
Birds that nest in sand banks. such as
sand swallows and kingfshers, have
been more fortunate, but have not
escaped altogether Water fowl have
been the greatest sufferers. as their nests
have been flooded and the muskrats have
had access to the eggs.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30

FOUR YEARS FOR AMMON
UNLESS He GETS STAY

NEW YORn ,une 3O-Robert A. Am
mon. former counsel for Syndicate"
Miller. was sentenced yesterday by Judge
Newberger to serve not less than four
years and not more than four years and
six months in Sing Sing.
Half an hour after the passing of SEN
tence AmmOn's counsel applied to JUS
tice Truax. of the supreme court. for a
certificate Of reasonable doubt. The mat
ter will be argued today before Justice
Giegerich.
AmmOn was convicted June j of hav-
ing feloniously pocketed $50. 800 of the
Miller Syndicate booty. The maximum
penalty for this offense is five years
When Ammon was called to the bar yes
terday his lawyers moved for a new
trial
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
THE ESTATE OF JUDGE
SLOWLY DWIMDLES

NEW YORK, June 30.-Former Judge
Horace Russell, a son-in-law, and Ed
ward d. Harris, OF Yonkers. executors
and trustees OF the estate of former
Judge Henry Hilton. now in process of
settlement, viii make application today
or tomorrow to Surrogate Fitzgerald for
the purpose OF having their accounts
passed upon. The estate is far from the
$50 000.00 at first computed.
The executors and trustees report that
the securities. personal property and
cash in bank received by them amount
to 1876. 500, and that the value Of the
real estate is AIS. $50. making a total
of S6.249. SOC. The real estate includes
the Stewart Building at Broadway and
Chambers Street, on which is placed a
valuation of 81. 900 900.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
CARPENTERS PROTEST
AGAINST CENTRAL UNION

A protest against the action OF the
Central Labor Union in refusing to ad-
nit delegates of the Amalgamated So
ciety Of Carpenters and Joiners. Nos. 77g
and $50. 70 previous meeting of the
union. was registered last night. The
members OF the society say the refusal
to admit their representatives is di-
rect violation OF the section of the
American Federation of Labor constitu-
tion. They further aver that the per-
mission OF the executive council of that
body has 10 be obtained before any such
action can be taken by the Central Labor
Union or any other affiliated body The
protest will be considered and a report
made later.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30

GENEVA. June 3O-A great sensation
has been created in the Jorat district Of
Switzerland by the desecration Of graves
by an unknown person.
II each case the grave has been that
of a young unmarried woman. The cof-
nn has been broken open and the heart
has been removed from the body in a
rough. unscientifc way.
Commenting on the matter, the Ca
zette de Lausanne" gives It as the re
suit Of expert opinion that these re-
voting crimes are a distinct revival Of
scarcely extinct witchcraft and sorcery.
in many Of the old Swiss villages may
ne found among the cottagers treasured
relics OF the past in the shape OF
stained old parchment witch books and
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF
RUSSIAN WHEAT CROP

ST. PETERSBURG. June 3O.-The
damp. warm weather of the last month
las favorahly influenced crops through
out European Russia, excepting Nov
gCrod, Pskov. and parts of wilma. Wit
ebsk. Grodno, and of the Baltic prov
inces. The crops promise well in the
southwest and central regions.
The Volga offers satisfactory progress,
except in few districts of the extreme
rortheast Winter and summer wheat.
oats and barley promise better, on the
whole. than rye.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
WILHELMINA DOOMED,
THE DOCTORS SAY

THE HAGUE. June 30.-Physicians
having had opportunity to observe Queen
Wilhelmina say the denial OF the pub
lished stories regarding her majesry's
health are preposterous and absurd in
the face of the fact that the Queens
very appearance proclaims her ron-
sumptive despite articles of the toilet
II she does not give up work and zu5-
NIT 10 a cure in hot climate the Queen
is doomed to an early death, say the
doctors.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
WHITAKER WRIGHT
MAY GIVE UP THE FIGHT

NEW YORK, June 30.-Whitaker
Wright, who has been in Ludlow Street
jail for several months awaiting extra
dition to England in connection with the
wreckng of the Globe Finance Corpora
tion, was to have been arraigned before
United States Commissioner Shields yes
terday. but the hearing was adjourned
until 1890 a m. tomorrow.
This adjournment gave rise to a ru-
NOR that Whitaker Wright would waive
extradition proceedings and would re-
turn to London voIunt arily. Samuel I'm
termyer said there was no truth in the
rumor that Wright would return to En-
gland in the company of the British
consul.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
NEW GUARDIAN APPOINTED
FOR THIS MILLIONAIRE

SAN FRANCISCO, June 3O.-Richard
Burke. Of Limerick. who married into
the Donahue family. has arrived here
relative 10 the guardianship Of the per-
son and estate Of Peter J. Donahue. the
dernented capitalist. The position was
left vacant by the death OF Cardinal
Vaughan The interested members Of
the family will probably agree 10 the
appointment OF James p. Donahue, OF
Davenport. Iowa.
The estate is worth s.. 100000.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
WITH INJURED SON
WHEN ANOTHER DIED

NEW YORK, June 3O.-Misfortunes
have crowded fast upon Samuel Falk.
who lives at 469 Seventh Avenue. during
the last week. A week ago his tailor
shop was entered by burglars and cloth
ing worth $500 was stolen
While playing with a toy pistol Sun
day his son Charles shot himself in the
left hand.
Mr. Falk was with the lad In the New
York Hospital, where a part of his hand
was amputated. yesterday, when he re
ceived word that his son Louis. seven
years old. had fallen from a window and
was dead
The boy Louis had been taken to the
same hospital and had died with his
father only a few yards away and know
ing nothing OF this latest aiiiiction.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
BLUNDERS COMMITTED
IN THE CHILEAN ARMY

VALPARAISO, Chile (via Galveston.
Tex). June S0.-On account of alleged
bluhders made by Gen. Salvador Yer
CARA, chief of the general staff of the
army, Victor Ai. Lamos, secretary of
war, intends to recall General Emilio
Borner from Europe. where the latter is
making tour of military centers.
General Vergara is an amateur in
military affairs. owing his generalship
TO his great wealth. il is said. General
Kcrner, who is in command of the
Chilean army, obtained much of his
training in Germany. He is a recog-
nized military expert in South America.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
SUPREME COURT TO PASS
UPON VACCINATION

Heming Jacobson. of Cambridge, Mass.
has appealed TO the Supreme Court of
the United States to restrain the authori-
ties Of the Bay State from yaeeinating
him against his will. He contends that
the law Of Massachusetts making vac
cination compulsory is unconstitutional.
Mr.. Jacobson contested the matter in
the state courts, which decided the uues-
tion adversely to him and upheld the
constitutionality Of the law.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
EX0RBITANT PRICES NOW
PREVAIL I'M GUATEMALA

GUATEMALA CITY. June 3O-Cofrec
shipments will amount to ZOO, 900 quin-
tails. Many estates which seemingly
were ruined by volcanic eruptions have
recovered.
Paper currency has sunk TO the value
Of cents gold for 81, and has a still
further downward tendency. Paper cur
rency to the face amount Of $3O. GOO. 900
is circulating. but there is no silver.
All necessaries of life are at exorbi-
tant prices, and business is paralyzed-
There is no apparent chance of improve
ment.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
TO NOMINATE A WOMAN
FOR VICE PRESIDENCY

r. BenkeTt. executive chairman Of the
United Christian Party, has issued a call
sor a national convention for May /, A.
St. Louis.
The convention will nominate eandi-
dates for President and Vice President
OF the United States, ION a worldwide
platform, on which all Christians and
patriots can stand" The call suggests
a woman for Vice President
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
P0URS OIL ON FIRE;
NOW SWATHED I'M BANDAGES

SIDNEY, June 3O.-Mrs BENJAMIN Ar
mold. who lives on Wilkinson Avenue.
arose at o'clock to get breakfast for
her husband, put kindling wood in the
stove, and poured on some coal oil. The
fire not burning fast enough to suit her.
she took the oil can. and. pouring on
more, an explosion followed, enveloping
her in flames. She ran screaming to the
cellar. and was found In terrible agony
with her clothes all burned off.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
LEGAL BATTLE WAGEO
OVER GAMBLERS ESTATE

NEW YORK. June 3O.-Wentworth.
LOwenstein & Stern, lawyers for Mrs.
Grace E. Burtis, this morning filed an
application for an adjournment IN the
matter of the estate of Albert G. Bur
tbs. once a well-known gambler and
poolroom operator in this city.
Burtis left his estate OF 81. .OOO. 900 TO
Elizabeth Cook Burgess, Of Auburn. In
the proceedings, which are before the
surrogate of Cayusa county. Mrs. Burtis,
who says she is the widow of Burtis
seeks TO prevent the probating of the
will.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
GRAVES DESIGNATED
FOR THE MAGIC RING
Superstition Leads to Revolving Vandalism.

lists Of potent charms and philters, in
which the peasants believe.
Among the spells. which have many
attractions for the credulous, are those
for securing admiration from the op-
IOsite sex. for insuring the fidelity OF
ones lover. for protecting cattle from
demons. for insuring safety on the
mountains and for manufacturing the
magic ring" with which to discover
hidden treasure.
The old witch books state that the
magic ring must be fashioned with
knife which has cut out the heart of :
young woman. and IL is supposed from
certain signs on the bodies that a su-
Ierstitious maniac is endeavoring by
these foul means to achieve the sor-
ccrer's magic ring"
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
WOMAN PROMOTER JUMPS
FROM A BOSTON STEAMER

BOSTON, June 3O.-A woman who reg
istered as e. Hopkins. Of Portland. Me.
on the steamer Governor Dingley from
Portland TO Boston. disappeared during
the night. The window in her stateroom
was open and the woman's gold watch
and other effects were in the room. She
said to have been financially embar-
rassed.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
HASTY CONFERENCE ON
MANCHURIAN AFFAIRS

PEKIN, June 30.-The Russian min
lister. NJ Lessar, has been summoned TO
conference with General Kuropatkin.
the RUSSIAN war minister; Admiral
Alexien. in command OF the Russian
feet in the Pacific: NJ. Pokotilon. man
ager OF the RussO-Chinese Bank in
Pekin. and other officers in Port Arthur.
regarding Russia's position in Man
churia.
NJ Lessar leaves here on July 1.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
WITNESS SAYS HE TOOK
HER POWDER AND DIED

MOUNT HOLLY. n. j.. June 3O.-Airs.
Annie Rigg Phares was placed on trial
before Judge Garrison yesterday morn
ing. charged with the murder OF her nus
band, Albert A. Phares, who died on
March from strychnine poison. which it
is alleged was administered by his wife
under the guise OF medicine. Mrs
Phares is accused Of having poisoned her
husband that she might be free TO marry
a farmer boy, Garfield Taylor. with
whom she was in love.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
MRS. CHARLES A. DANA HURT.

NEW YORK, June 3O-Mrs Charles
A. Dana, the widow OF the weIl-xnown
editor. fell down a flight OF stairs in the
home OF her friend. Mrs. John Meekin,
at "a East Twenty first Street, yester-
day. and was slightly injured. She was
taken to her home at East Ninth
Street
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
TWO KILLED In CRASH
ON CHICAGO TROLLEY

CHICAGO, June 30.-Crowded with
home bound passengers, an Archer Ave
nuc trolley car crashed into a Belt Line
freight train at Archer Avenue and
Forty seventh Street early yesterday.
Minnie Malstrom and an unidentified
man were killed. Many others were in
jured. two of whom, Bessie Jordan and
Malachy McGregor, wilh die.
Witnesses to the accident say the troll
ley car brakes refused TO work.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
SUICIDE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. June 30.-Mystery sur
rounds the identity OF a stranger whose
Iifeless body was found in the Hotel
Bismarck. The man, who had registered
as John D. Munder. Denver. had shot
himself in the right temple. Why ne
shot himself has not been discovered.
In his pockets the police found 1925, but
discovered no clue as TO his identity or
motlve.y
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
STRIKERS RESUME WORK.

SARATOGA. y Y, June 30. The
striking employees Of the international
Paper Company resumed work yesterday
at Fort Edward. South Glens Falls and
Sandy Hill, after concessions on botn
sides
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
Little Boy Broke a Leg.

Four -year-old Walter Donaldson fell from a
WAGON near his home, l0i9 Warehouse Alley,
yesterday afternoon and sustained a fracture of
the left leg. He removed to the Children 3
Hospital
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
Harkl Sweltering Summer Is Near.

Mother, don't put of having bsby's picture
taken. We're experts in children's pictures
Herfoot, Artistic Photos, 800 Pa. ave. NV.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
FiTeWOTksi Fireworks!
Gndlach. sl3 seventh Street northwest.
Genuine SIS, SO, and 81 Sample Shoes
Three hundred styles, at S2s5 Kecne's Sho.
Store. 9Os G. Street nor awn1t
Fractured 4 Shoulder.

Samuel T. Ryon, a brakeman. was admitted
to Providence Hospital last night suffering
from a fracture of one Of his shoulders He
had sustained the injury 10y a fall from a
trestle IN the Anacostia freight yards.
Hot Tamales and Chile at SOB Thirteenth
Street. Open all night.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30

Prompt action the part Of Mrs. David
Knowles and her son John prevented a serious
fire at their home, 1888 VI Street northwest.
Yesterday. \ barrel Of paint became ignited
but before the flames spread the two carried
the blazing barrel from the house. Each was
slightly burned, but their injuries were not
severe.
Tame monkeys. schmid's. 7I2 18th st.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
Shingles of Every Grade and Size

In any quantity desired lowest prices Eisiu
ger Bros, 2lOo eth 81. NV. Fi.snc llJ3-M
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
Prevented a Big Fire.

Select Flowers for Special Occasions
At shaTer's stores, 18th and /. I7II Pa. ave.
The Washington times., 1903-06-30
LOCAL MENTION.

A variety Of Lamps and Artistic Shades.
GIG l2th-C 4. Muddimau & Co.-I2o5 G..
The Washington times., 1903-06-30

Garment Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing
BY the Empire Co, 62o ? st. NV, gives salts
faction in quality and price
The Washington times., 1903-06-30

Tame monkeys. schmid's. 7l2 12h st.