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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
CITY OWNERSHIP IN BRITAIN.
Leading Opponent of Policy Praises
the System and Its Results.

Leading Opponent of Policy Praises
the System and Its Results.
The American who breads municipal
ownership for fear of its being used
to create political machinery and rob
the public and who declares that we
must first establish the merit system
may be astonished. says a writer in
the World To-Day, when he learns the
extent of the development of British
municipal trading under these condt
tons.
Seeking to learn "the other side" OF
municipafization in Great Britain, the
investigator is at every turn referred
to Arthur Kay, q distinguished citizen
of Glasgow and head of the great mer-
chandising house of Arthur & Co, as
the arch enemy of manipulation.
He is president of the Citizens union
and the Taxpayers federation. When
asked, do you think Glasgow should
own and operate its trains?" he an
swered: Certainly. The owning and
operating of these tramways has been
highly profitable and thoroughly salts
factory, the accounting is correct and
nobody opposes it."
But you think the trans should be
operated for profit in relief of rates?"
mot at all. They should be run on
a low factor of safety, and profits be
sunk in betterments or reduction OF
charges"
But this is socialism,"
well they call it socialism-muni-
cipal socialism"
And this from the man who was to
have given the final word against mu
nicipalization! In Great Britain there
is opposition, not to municipal owner
ship as such, but only to its excuses.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
The poe's Cold Nose.

When Noah, perceiying twas time to en-
bark,
Desired the Creatures to enter the Ark,
The Dog with a friendlines5 truly sub
lime
Assisted in herding them. Two a { time
He drove in the Elephants, Zebras and
Gnus
Until they were packed like boxful OF
screws
The Cat in the cupboard, the Mouse on
the shelf,
The Bug in the crack. Then he backed
in himself;
But such was the lack of available space
He couldn't tuck all of him into the place:
And so, though the rivers rushed over
the plain
And down from the heavens fell blan-
llets of rain,
He stood with his muzZle thrust out
through the door
The whole 40 days Of that terrible pour!
Because Of which drenching, the Sages
unfold,
The nose OF "A healthy Dog always Is cold.
Arthur Guiterman, i'm New York Times.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
LONGEVITY In Warm Climates,

Statistics show that more people
live to be 100 years old in warm eli.
mates than in northern countries. We
know that here in Mexico there are
many centenarians. for in towns not
forty miles from the capital are no.
few men and women. beyond the 10C
year line. Germany reports IT'S cen
tenarians, France 213, England LAG an'
Spain 401, and the population of SPAR
u relatively smalE-Mexican Herald
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Knew Where the Ball Struck.

They were on a golf course not far
from Glasgow. "A splendid stroke!
Caddie, did you follow that ball? said
the player who had just driven. Nav,
sir" replied the caddie, 'but / think
that gentleman wi the red coat can
tell you where it struck. see him
feeling his head"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
A Sunday Custom.

In some OF the small English vii
lagos the custom still prevails of ring
ing the church bell for five minutes
at o'clock Sunday morning If there
is to be sermon preached at the II
o'clock service. If no bell rings the
prudent housewife understands that
the service will be shorter, and she
arranges her dinner hour according.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Many Children Ere sIeklY.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Chldren's
Home, New York, cure Feverishness, Head
ache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Dis
orders, Break up Colds and Destroy Worms.
Atall Druggists ,25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, n. X
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Georae EIiot's "Middlemarch."

George Eliot is said to have writ.
ten "Middlemarch" in four months.
Some doubt is thrown upon this state
ment by the fact that she commonly
worked slowly. writing with great care
and elaboration, and making few
erasures after the work was done.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
A Detached Beifry.

The village church of East Bergholt
Suffolk, Is probably the only one II
England which possesses an entirely
distinct building for the belfry. The
bells are hung in shed many yards
away from the church, and are work
ed from above instead of from be
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Scott a Rapid Writer,

Scott is said to have written "Wav
erley" in less than six weeks. He
wrote very rapidly, seldom revised
and as a consequence his novels were
full of blunders. errors and anachron
iSnS
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
NOT Wholly BenefieanA.

Experiments with the theory that
music may be used as medicine
show that appreciable changes OF
pulse and blood pressure follow the in.
fuence Of an automatic piano. We
have noticed 1t ourselves. 1t had not.
however, occurred to us that the effect
was sedative or curative.-Philadel'
phia North American.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
cornstarch to Remove Grease,

Cornstarch will remove grease most
effectually. Rub little fresh, dry
cornstarch into the soiled place and it
will begin at once the process Of alb
sorbing the grease. Brush the first
used off carefully from the garment,
and proceed in the same way with
more until the Disagreement has en-
tirely disappeared.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Approach OF the Dawn.

when you get into tight place
sad everything goes against you until
u seems that you cannot hold on q
minute longer, never give up then, for
that is Just the place and the time
that the tide will turn."--Harriet
PeeCher Stowe.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

UNDOMA Hair Tonic will lend to
your hair that soft fluffy appearance
appreciated by people of good taste
and refinement.
Ask Your Barber.
Send Us your name for free treat
ment.
THE UNDOMA COMPANY, Omaha
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Cut Aldermanlc Speech Short.

Long speeches by Liverpool Eng.
land) aldermen are not encouraged
The lord mayor of London has been
provided with sandglass and no
member of tho council may speak
more than ten minutes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Ancient Ann Reflects.

A man thinks II awfully stupid for
woman to lose her pocketbook. but
he forgets how often she has to help
him find his collar button, and remem.
Der for him Just where he put his hat
Baltimore American.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Deeds Not 70 ga Recalled.

No man sees all the meaning of his
deeds before he commits them: but,
once committed, 1t seems as though
they had become part of the history OF
the universe. and the consequences
are inexorable.--R. J. Campbell.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Books ALWAYS in Plenty.

There is no truer word than that OF
Solomon: There is no end of making
books" The sight of great library
verifies It; there is no end-indeed,
1t were pity there should be.-Bishop
Hall.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Dates from Twelfth Century.

The grotesque knocker on the sane
:uary door Of Durham cathedral
which bears a rather distant resem-
Glance to a lion, Is said to be Of the
twelfth century.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Hundreds OF dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of De-
fiance Starch Is fast taking place Of
all other brands. Others say they can
not sell any other starch.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
What SHOCKING Tastel

"I met Mabel this morning out
walking with her brown collie dog.
She was wearing a blue frock. Just
fancy wearing blue frock with a
brown dog!"-Strav Stories.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

When a high-salaried office finds It
necessary to seek the man you may
expect to see thieves trying to break
into jail.-Chicago News.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Dealers say that as soon as a Gus.
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm.
possible to sell them any other cole
water starch. 1t can be used cold OIL
hni1ad
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

$500 per M. Lewis "Single Binder"
straight sc cigar, costs more than other
brands, but this price gives the dealer q
fair profit-and the smoker better cigar
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Storekeepers report that the extra
together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes II
next to impossible to sell any other
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

A little sympathy that gets into our
feet is worth a whole lot of sorrow
that never soaks deeper than our feel.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Modesty Is great ornament but
sometimes 1t Is more ornamental
than useful.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

A good reputation is like good
health; 1t is not fully appreciated un-
til II Is lost.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

The latest museum freak is a pig
with two legs. Outside a museum 1t
isn't necessary to have four legs to
be a hog.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
Helping the Cook.

Boarding Mistress-What are those
boarders grumbling about nowr
Servant They're roasting the beef.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Burdens may be the ballast that
saves the ship.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

The more helpful the deed the more
holy the day.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Lots OF people pray for the poor.
and let II so at that.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Insomnia Is seldom caused by the
things a man doesn't say.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Canned charity may feed the
hungry, but II cannot fill the heart.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05
WASHINGTON 10 Popular Name.

There are more counties in the
United States named for Washington
than for any other man. The capital,
q state and two cities exceeding 10000
IN population also bear his name.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

The great thing Is not so much to
fill the pews as to fill the people.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Worry is the worst wolf that comes
to our doors.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

The Sunday suit never made tn,
Monday saint.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

A battleship in the hand IL worth
two ultimatums in the bush.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Done you know that Defiance Starch
besides being absolutely superior to
any other, 1t put up 16 ounces in pack
s.rs and sells at same price as IL
ounce packages of other kinds?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

A little sorrow may teach more
than many sermons.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

It's a wise Industrial stock thAs
knows its own par.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

A frozen heart does not make a
stiff back.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

The favorite pastime of lynching
party Is looping the loop.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Many train of thought carries no
freight.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

n Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group,
innuenza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and
Asthma. A certain cure for Consumption in q rst
stages, and sure relief in advanced stages. Use
etonce. You will see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Sold by dealers every
where. Largo bottles 25 cents and 80 cents.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

Love leaps over the lines of liking.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

For children teething, softens the gurus reduces I'm
dammation sllays pain, wind COLI. CSC bottle
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-05

The empty head needs a naughty
air.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-10

Big Bargains in
 Hats
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 Mems Felt Greco Shape Hats very hobby regular price c S250, Sale AE U1 Mems High Crown. broad brim Beaver Hats in light color or black regular price S3.00 C1 OE Sale Price, Mems Heavy oz. Cow Boy Hats, raw s::'4 ss;s :sS; S:: ,:' :s,' ';'$; s::s ;s:s S225
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
ORGANIZE TO FIGHT GRUBER.
Republicans Organize to Make Contest at
the Primaries.

An organization has been formed to try TO wrest
the Republican leadership Of the XXIst Assembly
District from Abraham Gruber- Hector NJ. Hitch
ings IS the president of the body and Charles
A Hale is tn secretary Mr. Hitchings yesterday
said a circular 10 be sent to every enrolled
Republican in the district. This circular says in
part:
The XXIst Assembly District organization is
formed in the interests Of all Republicans in the
district who desire to obtain fair and equal par
tcipation in all the political affairs the district
We call attention To the primary elections In
March next. We do not feel that the district has
been properly representative of all the Republicans
in the past. A considerable number Of loyal Re
puhicans have formed d district organization and
are at present holding meetings every Thursday
meetings are open TO ALL and free speech is denied
to
There has been general dissatisfaction on the
part OF Republicans at the last elections as shown
by the vote in this district for Assemblyman. Ap-
parenty the entire Citizens Union for the last
year came from the Republican party. and this
vote we should endeaVor TO replace under the Re-
publican emblem.
Attention is called TO the defeat OF Municipal JUS
tice William S. Bennett by Justice Seaman. and the
causes assigned for the defeat are czarism in the
leader the non-representative character OF dele
gates 10 various conventions trading with Tam
many Hall, refusal TO fuse squarely with the
citizens Union, bad judgment suppression of free
don. lack or opportunity for young Republicans
no public meetings and the accusations OF the run
ming OF the district for personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
TO BEAT M'CARREN.
DIP. BELMONT HIS RIVAL
Bryan'S Friends Wont to Keep Sena-
tor Oat of National Committee.

Ex-Congressman Oliver II. P. Belmont is a
candidate for the place on the Democratic Ma
tional Committee now filed by Norman E.
Mack. Of Buffalo. His candidacy is a flank
movement by the Hi men to prevent the cleo
ton of Senator p II. McCarren TO the place.
Mr.. Belmont was turned down" for renomina-
ton two years ago after the Congress districts
were reformed. and his candidacy is believed to
be e reprisaI On the Murphy-McCarren machine
men for assuming that they can run the Democ-
racy Of the city and State without consulting
men Ike Mr.. Belmont
Ex-Congressman Belmont was caller on
Colonel William ]. Bryan at the Victoria yester-
day afternoon after Mr.. Bryan reached the
hotel. It is understood that Mr. Bryan's par
ticuiar friends supporting Mr.. Belmont IN his
effort to halt the swiftly marching McCarTen,
who in Z recent speech in Brooklyn declared
that Organism was dead and that the party
must take up new men and new issues in the
coming national campaign.
That did not please Mr.. Bryan Messrs Muir
ply and McCarren are in Washington to-day
In order TO get ex-senator HIS assent to q
protest against McCarrens elevation to the Ma
t!onal Committee eX-Assemblyman James oliver
one OF the original Bryan men, after consulting
with Mr. Belmont last night. hurried off to AL
bany to see Mr.. Hill and set his advice before
going 10 Washington Tomorrow night TO make
trouble for the Murphy-McCarren men.
Mr. Beluont's friends said last night that the
friends OF William J. Bryan. of Mr.. Olney. OF
Massachusetts: of Senator German, of Maryland,
and Of Judge Gray, OF Delaware. would use the
Belmont incident argument against Nc
Carren ard Murphy. whose recognition and as
tendency in national councils would mean a
foreclosure on the Democratic nomination In
favor of CHEZ Judge Alton L. Parker, or the
Court of Appeals OF this State. Mr.. Belmont
sails on Wednesday for Europe to be gone TIL
some time in April. His canvass is in the hands
of the Hill men. 1t is understood that Mr. Bel
mont's friends will tell the National Committee
thaC large contributions to the Democratic cam
paign fund would be forthcoming from Mr.. Bel
mont's friends if the former Congressman from
the Murray Hill district succeeds MI. Mack In
the National Committee.
When Mr.. Belmont WAS asked about his can
didacy he looked pleased rather than surprised.
and said NO I not q candidate for Ma
ticnal Committeeman. ] am going to Europe on
Wednesday, TO be gone till April
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
COLONEL DUNN IN TOWN.
Viii Not Discuss RumOr about
Governor.

Colonel George W. Dunn chairman OF the Republi-
State Committee, who came down from Bing-
hampton yesterday consult local Republicans, re-
fused last night discuss the story about Governor
Odell becoming his successor chairman of the
State Committee. One Of the colonel's friends, how
ever had this say:
There is nothing in the story. Such an arrange
ment would be contrary the wishes of the Presi-
dent, and. besides, the Governor has such plan
in mind. AS Governor OF the State he will have
great deal to do with the campaign next summer
and fall but he will not take the craftsmanship of
the State Committee"
Colonel Dunn. in reply TO Inquiries, said the Gov
ernor would not be in New-York Tor some time.
II is understood that he went TO Nowburg to rest
and that he will stay there till Wednesday next.
Friends OF Governor Odell say that Colonel Dunn
is likely to retire from the State Committee on his
volition before the fall campaign, but they
say that the colonel could retain the post II ne
wanted ii. Colonel Dunn Is State Railroad Com
missioner. and has various business interests in
Binghamton which require a good deal Of his time
The duties OF State Committee chairman are heavy
and he has had more work of late years than
before. The situation at present warrants the state
ment that If ne wants TO retain the craftsmanship
he can do So but does not want IL unless the du-
ties be lightened.
Colonel Dunn yesterday AsseInblymau Mer-
rift OF st. Lawrence County. and Senator Aids Of
Norwich, among other callers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10

STRENUOUS preparations fo- sending two divisions
to Southern Corea- The official reports estab-
likhing these preparations are beyond the slight
Japan for the first time that Russia fully con-
ceced JapRr's paramount rights in Southern
CoTen- Russ!s's concession thus gave Japan
practically what che had been preparing TO as
se-t by force. and accordingly military activity
was suspended.
The following days gave en- opportunity to
the authorities at Toxic 10 consider and recoG-
siEe Russih's concession. Whether IL Will be
satisfactory the reports have not yet disclosed.
but the suspension of military activity is re-
garced removing the most dangerous fector,
ceive Pussias answer in a conciliatory spirit.
II is not known whether Russias concession
goes 10 the extent OF rel!nquishing her conten-
lion for q neutral zone across Northern Corea,
but it is understood that It relates chiefly TO
giving definite assurance Cf Japan's rights IN
Southern Corea-
Although reports OF mediation continue. the
authoritative statement was made to-day that
10 steps in that direction have been taken by
France 1t is pointed out that such a move
ment, II addressed 20 Japan. probably would
originate with Great Britain.
The Foreign Minister. 81 DeIcasse is expected
90 return TO Paris from Nice to-day or to-mor-
row. but his coming is not significant IN regard
TO the pending situation.
The entire Official and diplomatic community
showed great relief from the severe strain Of
recent days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
RATIFIED At PEKTNG.
Emperor 4ppoUes american and
japanese Commercial Treaties.
Picking. Jan. e.-The Chinese Emperor has rat
TIED the American and japanese treaties of COM
rnercs with China
OPENS TWO PORTS.
No Difficulty Expected an Putting
Chinese Treaty in Effect.

Washington, Jan. Gin view of Mr.. Congers
last advices the officials here were prepared for
the news of the signature OF the treaty between
Besides they knew that certain extraneous in
huences adverse to the treaty had disappeared
or at least had been suspended. The next step
IN order IS the exchange OF notifications OF lIs
treaty Prohting by experience IL the deliberate
methods of Oriental diplomacy, Secretary hay
caused the American Commissioners. headed by
Consul General Goodnow. to allow a liberal Pc
Rod OF time for this part OF the negotiations
so that the date was set year ahead, making
Il next October. However. the department, with
the concurrence of the Chinese authorities, VIII
make every effort TO secure speedy exchange
The treaty will be forwarded to the United
States from Picking. and with ordinary diligence
tn its dispatch should be in Washington about
six weeks hence. The exchange must take
place in Washington between Secretary HAY
and Sir Chentung LANG Cheng, the ChlneSe
Minister here. After that ceremony the treaty
will be proclaimed by the President and a date
SET for its provisions TO take effect. As these
largely concern customs dues and affect snip
ping, there may be some allowance OF time on
these points.
Not the slightest difficulty is expected at the
State Department in putting into operation
those sections OF the treaty providing for the
opening to American commerce of the new ports
of Moukden and Antung The President has
prepared for this by submitting estimates 10
Congress for the salaries Of consuls, and nom
.natious will be sent to the Senate soon On
their confirmation the cOnsulS VIII proceed TO
Picking present their credentials, secure their
exequaturs and, going 10 their posts, Will open
chant ships for the first time from interior
Manchurian ports