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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
GROWING is UNNECESSARY.
Plenty of Monarchs Reign Comforts
bly, without the Ceremony.

Plenty of Monarchs Reign Comfortas
bly, Without the Ceremony.
The suggestion Is made In certain
high quarters that the coronation-un
less privately performed-should In
future be discontinued altogether.
There are various potent reasons foi
this. In the first place, the sovereign
in these days does not require corona
ton. The fact of his being on the
throne is sufficient justification for his
sovereignty. In the old days, before
the ceremony became a mere religious
function, as at present II was regarded
as essential to crown the king before
his right and title could be looked upon
as unquestioned. He was then actu.
ally accepted by the nobility and the
people as the rightful sovereign
against whom all pretenders had ever
after no legal claim.
Nowadays the coronation does not
even serve the purpose Of symbolizing
kingship. That fact Is assumed by
the accession ceremony following the
death of a predecessor. That the cor
onation ceremony Is not now regarded
| in the same light as heretofore is at
tested by the fact that most Of the
relgning kings Of Europe have never
| been crowned. .
the throne for over twelve years, will
| probably never have the crown, either
Of Prussia or Germany. placed upon
his imperial head.
There Is story prevalent on tn,
continent that the bishop of Posen
whose predecessors have crowned
Prussan kings for many generations
is persona non grata with the kaiser
and that as long as the present bishoI
lives the sovereign will not allow hin
to perform the ceremony; but there Il
also belief that the kaiser is no
particular whether he is crowned o
not. SO long as he Is on the thron
firmly and irrevocably.
Victor Emmanuel. king OF Italy, ha
not been crowned; nor has Queen VIII
helmina Of Holland, who, though he
coming Of age was generally mistake
for coronation, has not yet had he
crown placed on her head.
The same Is true OF the king O
Spain, whose coming of age and &C
cession were not an actual coronation
The sultan, who Is now one Of tn
longest-reigning monarchs In Europ,
has never had the ceremony perform
ed, and 1t Is certain that he never wi
be crowned. There is no crown syn
bolic of Ottoman sovereignty.-Lor
don Express.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

all the advice about Indian warfare
given by Washington he was utterly
defeated by Little Turtle, involving a
disaster which 1t took years and an
other Pennsylvania to retrieve. +.
AS member of Congress, Governor
of the Northwest Territory and soldier
he had much to do and though moth
ing that he accomplished shines
brightly in history, he was man of
many parts and deserves recognition.
His fall came through his polical con-
victions. A confirmed federalist, he
hated Jefferson, his superior, with an
intensity which lie cared not to con-
ceal. He used his high office to try to
make Ohio n federalist State by cut
ting It down TO half its present pro-
portions. In advocating this he used
language which Jefferson could not
overlook and was removed from Of
flee. This was his fall, from which
he never recovered though he lived
long. Losing his property, he con-
Quoted a log-cabin hotel while trying
to get the State and Congress to rec
ognize his just claims to compensa-
ton for property devoted to the SER
vice of the country. He died at an
advanced age, embittered by his suf-
ferings and the alleged injustice done
him while he saw mediocre men gain
prominence and power.
He died in the belief that the coun-
try was going to ruin, largely induced
no doubt, by the fact that his own
services had been rejected. He was
with all his limitations, man Of mer
it, though perhaps he is known better
as the man who made Washington
swear than for anything else. The
outburst of profanity on the part OF
Washington, continues the Inquirer
when he heard Of the disaster to the
Western army is declared by the only
auditor to have been almost fendisl
in its vigor and sulphurous character
However, Washington recovered his
equanimity and is loved none the less
because he was very human with al
his wisdom.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
Toistoi's Little Joke.

An old friend of Leo Tolstoi writins
to the "Novoe Vremya," related an in.
cident which occurred in the novelist's
recent visit to the Crimea, says an ex-
change. A rich American arrived in
his yacht, accompanied by party OF
friends, and asked permission to see
the great Russian, who was Ill, prom.
Using that they would be content with
a glimpse and would not trouble him
with talk Leave was granted.
Tolstoi sat upon his balcony, like
Buddhist idol" ms he said. and the
whole party OF Americans defiled slow
ly and silently before him, taking theil
gaze as they passed.
One lady, however, refused to b,
bound by the contract. She stood still
for minute, and shouted: Leo Tol
stoi, Leo Tolstoi, all your nobl,
writings have had profound infiuenc,
upon my life, but the one which hal
taught me the most is your" Her,
she forgot the name of the work.
The sick author leaned over tn,
rail of the balcony, and whispered witt
smile, THE Dead SorlsY Eyes
yes" she replied. That book" salt
Tolstoi, was written by Gogol, no
by me-"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
MILLIONS FOR A MUSEUM.
New National Structure VIII Cost ar
Immense Sum of Money.

New National Structure Will Cost an
Immense Sum of Money.
Plans have been completed for the
new S3,50O,000 structure that is to be
erected for the National Museum in
Washington. The regents of the
Smithsonian Institution are superin-
tending this work, and it Is their idea
when the new building is completed to
have a complete Encouragement of the
exhibits now in the National Museum
and the Smithsonian Institution build
ings.
The new structure is to be devoted
to the scientific collections Of the gov
eminent, the present National Museum
building to the industrial arts and the
old Smithsonian building to the Smith
sonian and National Museum library
and art collections. The regents pro-
pose that the scientific collection In the
new building shall be the finest in the
world, and an officer of the institution
makes the statement that already
many of the branches to be covered
have reached perfection that Is not
equaled in any other museum In the
world, even the great British museum.
The chief subjects to be covered are
biology, anthropology, geology, zoolo-
gy, botany and American history. The
present National Museum building will
be given up to a great exposition OF
industrial art, including the already
immense and unique collection of the
museum, and many additions that the
regents are planning to secure as rap
idly as possible. The museum will be
modelled In it's scope and general plan
after the Victoria and Albert Museum
of Great Britain. Among the chief
departments will be those Of LAND
transportation boat models, nipple
ments Of war and electrical apparatus
of which the museum already has rict
collections.
The plans for the Smithsonian build
ing contemplate the creation in time
of a magnificent library and art gal
lery. The scientific library Of the in
stitution Is already one of the fines
in the world Its scope will be broad
ened and 1t will become a much more
important unit in the general scheme
of the institution. The plans for tn,
art gallery are as yet tentative. The
new structure will be 4S6 feet Ions
and 345 feet broad, with a height Of
four stories.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
WIEN a SULTAN TRAVELS.
Gov "a IcBde of the Sultan of Morocco
Mt an IrnposinE Spectacle.

Mt an Imposing Spectacle.
III the morning, at 4 o'clock, the
bugle sounded to break camp; the foot
soldiers arose, pulled up their tent
/ pegs, anu were away in the darkness.
Gradually the remaining tents came
3own, and the throng of Arabs were
an the move The Sultan's tent re-
cia!led. A little to one side his min
lsters and kalds patiently waited, the
after forming a large, hollow square,
at one end of which stood the min
sters, while in front of them Il spaci-
ous blue and gold chair awaited Its
sacred occupant.
Presently the wall opened and he ap.
peared his mask-like visage turning
neither right nor left. With garments
iwaying rhythmically, he walked to the
chair and seated himself. A slave at
his side famed him with white
sllken CLOTH to defend his sacred mas
ter from imaginary insects. He wills.
pered to the slave, who called to one
Of the ministers. Hurriedly he appear.
ed. lowering his hood; then, after re-
moving his slippers just back of his
majesty, presented himself, and after
n short conversation was dismissed
horses were brought before their royal
master, who, with motion of hi
land, chose enc, the others being taken
away, while he rose with great sOlem.
nifty and mounting rode to all sides
Of the square. to be thrice saluted by
each body of soldiers. This ceremony
completed, the musicians, armed with
Oboes and tom-toms, disturbed the at
mosphere with a doleful, prehistoric
iirge, and the procession was under
way. 1t was nothing but an eutangle-
ment of artillery, infantry, flags, horse
men, and court officials in mad riot.
but, as in n threshing machine tear
Ing It's insides furously, the wheat,
straw, and chaff found their channels
at once, and left the ignorant beholder
spellbound. Behold! they were NOV
ing with military precision, a brother
Of the Sultan at the head, followed by
an extremely wide row of mounted
soldiers carrying silken standards Of
all colors.
Then came the artillery, rafting and
humping, and coming to grief often
where the roads were bad. Next fol
lowed mounted soldiers and a score of
government officials, a sort of police
After a short space, riding alone, came
the kaid of the mishwa master of
ceremonies), very straight and very
black, picturesquely hugging his gun
close to him.
After him followed four led horses
abreast, all richly saddled, for the Sui
tan's use should he tire Of his mount.
Then, with some distance intervening,
came the Sultan alone, save for six
black slaves, who kept up a continual
waiting of white cloths in the direc-
ton of his face.
A palanquin containing the blue
chair then appeared, carried between
two mules just in front Of another
row OF mounted standard bearers, fol
lowed by the minister of war and the
important members of the court. All
were obliged to turn aside and make
way for this notwithstanding.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
Where Puluue Is Drunk.

THE pulqueries of the City of Next.
co are unique feature of the life Of
that country that never fail to catch
the eye of the tourist and attract the
attention Of visitors" said A. q
Chewing, of FL Paso, Tex, to A
Washington Star man. There are
nearly thousand such places, and
they dispense many carloads of puluue
every day These pulque shops are
open every day IL the year, and sure.
ly present picturesque appearances
The walls are decorated with the most
extraordinary ric,ur's, representing
bull fights aud prize lights.
THE ext, ct,n The pulGue from
the stems of cuoti /; done nv following
out sort OF cl. ! one d and letting
the sap How int" l. which it does very
quickly. I'hcn II Is rmptica into a
gourd, which /" caorid t. ihe puloua
dealer, \ plNt wi y,ed from three
to ten gallns, vrrrr prlIuc shop in
the City Of Ne sire, .l' "a name pecul.
larly Its oWh. r2 . "s delights OF
Life The SaJ!.' 81, Vhumer, The
Hope Tie 'tha Image of
Jesus The ",n' ID n lot OF
others of n See. Puloue
when taken &" - IN ties is in
toXicatng, g. Tho n,In,,n.,
drink Of the :.e, tr. eld is a thin.
whitish tirtn N.n n "A1r of sour
milk"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

Jane Norm, who recently made a
successful debut in Paris, where she
sang Juliet, is Chicago girl and the
wife of Secretary Becker Of the Ameri.
>an Chamber of Commerce in Paris,
During the past three seasons she has
sung in the Castle Square Company
lnder the name Of Josephine Ludwig.
She received many encores on her first
| appearance In Paris.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

The extent to which the agricultural
portions of the Middle West are now
supplied with modern conveniences
may be inferred from the story which
follows: There came ring at the
telephone In farmhouse in Northern
Indiana one day last summer, and the
farmer himself responded.
"Hcllol" he said.
Hello" said the voice at the other
end of the wire. Can you furnish me
u bass singer for tomorrow night?"
"A bass singer? Why, yes, | reckon
So" answered the farmer, laughing
What do you want one forT"
Because the one we've had up tC
cow is sick. What would be YOU
terms?"
We'll, l usually furnish 'em by the
dozen. l won't charge anything FOL
one. How do you want him sent?"
What are you talking about?'
who do you think you're talkinl
to-"
Isn't this the Indianapolis Oper,
HouseY
mo, This is the Barataria froi
| farm" ,...
This country can struggle alonl
without kings and queens as long as /
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
Obj
FAVORITES
The Courtin'.

An there sot Huldy all alone,
18th no one nigh to hinder
A fireplace filed the rooms one side
With half cord o. wood in
There warn't no stoves Uell comfort died)
TO bake ye to a puddin'.
The walnut logs shot sparkles out
Towards the pootiest, bless her,
An eetle flames danced all about
The chiny on the dresser.
Agin the chimbley crooknecks hung,
An in amongst them rusted
The ole queen s-arm that gran'ther
Young
Fetched back from Concord busted.
The very room, COZ she was in,
Seemed warm from floor to ceiling,
An she looked full ez rosy agin
Ez the apples she was peelin'.
Twas kim o. kingdom-come to look
On sech a blessed cretur,
A dogrose blushin' to a brook
Amt modester or sweeter.
He was six foot O. man, A l,
Clear grit an human natur';
None couldn't quicker pitch a ton
Nor dror a furrer straighter.
He'd spanked it with full twenty gals,
He'd squirrel 'em, danced 'em. druv 'em,
Fust this one, an then tibet, by spells
All is, he couldn't love 'em.
- 1.
All crinkly like curled maple,
The side she breshed felt full o. sun
Ez south slope in April.
She thought no vice he'd sech a swing
Ez hisn in the choir;
My! when he made Ole Hundred ring,
She knowed the Lord was higher.
An she's blush scarlit, right in prayer,
When her new meeting bunnet
Felt somehow thru it's crown a pair
O. blue eyes sot upon it.
Tibet night, l tell We, she looked some!
She seemed to We gut new soul,
For she felt sartin-sure he'd come,
Down to her very shoe-sole.
She heerd a foot an knowed it tn,
A-raspin' on the scraper-
All ways to once her feelin's flew
Like sparks in burnt-up paper.
He kim O. Filtered on the mat,
Some doubtfle O. the sekle,
His heart KEEP goin' pity-pat,
But hern went pity Zekle.
An yet she gin her cheer a jerk
Ez though she wished him furder,
An on her apples KEEP to work,
Parin' away like murder.
you want to see my pa, | s'poseT q"
''Wall-no-I come da signin' -
ITO see my ma? She's sprinklin
Agin to-morrow's i'nin'."
To say why gals act so or SO,
Or don't, 'ould be presumin';
Mebby to mean Yes an say No
Comes material to women.
He stood n spell on one foot fust,
Then stood a spell on t'other,
An on which one he felt the wust
He couldn't ha' told We nuther.
Says he. "I'd better call agin;"
Says she, Think likely, mister"
Thet last word pricked him like a pin,
An-wall, he up an kist her.
Then ma bimeby upon 'em slips.
Hubby sot pale ez ashes,
All kim O. smily roun' the lips
An teary roun' the lashes.
For she was just the quiet kind
Whose naturs never vary,
Like streams that keep a summer min
Snowhid in Jenooary.
| The blood clost roun' her heart felt glue
Too tight for all expressin',
Tell mother see how meters stood,
An gin 'em both her blessin'.
Then her red come back like the tide
| Down to the Bay o. Fundy,
| An all l know Is they was cried
In meetin' come mex Sunday.
James Russell Lowell.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
Their Identity.

InQuisitive Party-What are those
peculiar-looklng things?
Dealer---Pressed family skeletons for
the closets of fat dweVers.-Judge.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

This country can struggle along
without kings and queens as long as II
has a few political bosses.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06
Custer County Republican

y. M. AMsBERRY, EDITOR puBIrsnEB
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

To say why gals act so or SO,
Or don't, 'ould be presumin';
Mebby to mean Yes an say No
Comes material to women.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

He stood spell on one foot fust,
Then stood spell on t'other,
An on which one he felt the wust
He couldn't ha' told We nuther.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-08-06

you want to see my pa, l s'pose?' -
"Wall-no-I come da signin' -
ITO see my ma? She's sprinklin
clo'es
Agin to-morrow's i'nin'."
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
TRUMBULL.
GRANGE NOTES,


 Trumbull Grange will have roll call, February 13 Each member is reQuest- ed to respond to his or her name. A paper will be read by F. B. Nichols on Advantage of taking an Agricultural Paper." Olive Watrous will render a solo.
 MT and Mrs Wolcott Beach have been ill, but are recovering. MT and Mrs Henry Coan have return ed and are at their cosy home in the Center.
 Representative o. B. Burton was laid up at home, over Sunday. but has been attending the Assembly at Hart ford, this week.
 Last Sunday afternoon a quiet we'd ding occurred at the church, the con- tracting parties being Miss Elizabeth c. Walker and Shirley c. Noble of New London. Mrs Noble is well known in Trumbull, having lived at the late Lewis Brinsmade'S for many years and having large circle of friends in this place. For few months she has been living at New London. MT Noble has for several years been in the army serving in the Philippines, but antici- pates an early discharge, when the young couple will be at home in Bev erly, Mass. The ceremony was per formed by the pastor.
 The subject for next Sunday morn. ing will be 1.-The return of the clouds after the rain.'' In the evening Pas tor Thomas will deliver short talk or "The safe Side.'
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
SOUTHFORD.
BRIEFLY NOTED.

Lee E. Edwards of ROxbury visited, last week, his uncle, George E. Garlick, at BrOoklet Valley farm.
 MT and Mrs William L. Smith were out of town, Sunday.
 Mrs Lida Wooster and daughter, Lura, recently spent several days 1t the pleasant home of MT and Mrs J. U. Strong.
 This is very unpleasant weather, and very unhealthful!
 Harley B. Warner is suffering with hard cold.
 Mrs Joel U. Strong has been visiting her brother, Burton Bradley, in Water bury.
 William Smith is soon to load car with wood for Waterbury parties.
 Mrs Aaron w. Thompson was taken very suddenly ill with heart trouble, last Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs Charles Ellison and daughter, Dora, are spending the winter with her mother, Mrs M. H. Curtiss.
 Mrs Charles Webster from Pennsyl- vania is making prOtracted visit at her childhood's home, Mrs Elisha Wheeler's.
 Rev G. L. Shaeffer and Lee Arm strong attended the installation ser vices at the Third church in Water bury, last Thursday.
 Mrs George B. Garlick, ST., has been visiting friends out of town.
 Rev and Mrs Shaetfer spent Thurs day afternoon and evening with MT and Mrs J. U. Strong.
 Manager c. M. Wells of the Dia- mOnd Match Co. was in New York on business, last week Friday and Satur- day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
The C. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,,
 Bridgeport, Conn.

her son, MT Hodge, of New Haven.
 Miss Charlotte Beardsley of Elm street gave a whist party to a few friends on Friday evening. The la- dies prize was won by Miss Winnie Wakeman and gentleman's by B. F. Banks. At the close dainty colla- tion was served by the hostess.
 Miss Sadie Craft was the guest over Sunday of Miss Clara Candee.
 Harold OlmStead, who has been ill, has so far recovered as to return to his duties at Hurd's store.
 Edwards s. Beardsley and family passed Sunday in Huntington, the guest of L. J. Wheeler, who is quite poorly.
 c. j. Hedden has recently purchased a quantity of whitewood from Burr Hawley, Edwards s. .Beardsley and George B. Mattegat.
 Mrs s. Picot, who has been in New York City for the past few weeks, has returned to her home here. Mrs Picot brought with her a fine new phono- graph.
 The friends of MT and Mrs G. w. Bevans will be sorry to hear of the death of their infant daughter, which occurred Friday. January 16. The funeral was held Sunday, January IS. Levi French and family have been spending few days, this week, with MT and Mrs George French in Hunt ingtOwn.
 George E. Mattegat drives new horse, recently bought of c. F. Conger the blacksmith.
 G. H. DeForest of Hartford has been the guest of c. B. Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
LONG HILL.
NEWS TERSELY TOLD.

c. E. Osborne has tuned and repair ed Charles Radcliff's parlor organ. OCamp No. IT, Woodmen of the w orld, will give free entertainment at Red Mems hall on Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, Saturday, February IA.
 Walter Radcliff is suffering with an attack of the grip.
 Mrs R. o. Beers is suffering again with her knee.
 P H. Kohler has lost his black and white female setter. Any informa- tion concerning her whereabouts will be thankfully received.
 from his recent illness as to be able to resume his duties as clerk at w. N. Hurd's store.
 Robert StaineS has been entertain ing his sister from out of town.
 Mrs Bennett is quite ill at the home of her son, G. M. Bennett.
 Mrs w. B. Davis of EastOn was the guest of Mrs C.. c. Downs, last Tues day.
 We have just received asnew invoice of canned fruit of extra quality and heavy syrup. Apricots, peaches, pears and cherries of Nutmeg brand. Try a can and see for yourself wv. N. Hurd, the grocer. l DC O. U. A. M. VIII SlfC dIlOUilCl social dance in Hadley's hall, Thurs. day, February l2. Sansone's orches- tra of Bridgeport will furnish the music and refreshments will be served. A good time is anticipated. MT Remington of New York is thor oughly repairing the mill at the mines and will put in new machinery. It is expected a new shaft will be sunk at the top of the hill as soon as spring opens. MT and Mrs Samuel Brook welcomed a daughter, Nellie Elizabeth, at theil home, Wednesday, January 28. Mrs | Wade is with them. Mrs H. B. Garfield is with her daughter, Mrs c. G. Downs. Irving Dayton has so far recovered from his injuries as to be able to be out.
 MT and Mrs E. B. Sherman expect to open their home here, some time this month.
 Mrs George Knapp. of Great Plain Danbury, is spending few days this week with her brother, B. H. Hawley
 B. B. Sherman has purchased pail of horses for his milk wagon iron some one near Kent. B. H. Hawley will go after them some time nex1 week.
 The Nameless club held bushes meeting at Miss Sadie Crafts home last Tuesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-06
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Shantyville has not yet lost it's glo- ry. It will blaze up again brighter than ever. on Thursday evening, Feb rvary l2, when the ladies of the Meth odist church will hold one of their far-famed chicken-pie suppers there from 5.30 to o'clock in that palace of all Shantyville, Barton's old store. A rummage sale will also be held there the same evening and continued Fri day and Saturday. Admission and an excellent supper only 35c, with chance to buy klondike of goods: new and old, for a song.
 Pastor Taylor's sermon theme on the 'Rich man and Lazarus" on last Sunday evening, included discussion of the intermediate state of the dead between death and the General Judg ment, and the distinction made in the Scriptures between Sheol or Hades, (including both Paradise and Tar tains) and Cinema, or final, penal and endless hell. Much interest was ex- pressed in the Urea tment of the sub ject, and as, owing to the storm only half congregation was present, the repetition of the sermon was request ed. It will be given again next Sun day morning, weather permitting.