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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
AGAINST LAWS OF NATURE.
One Generation Not Sufficient to Civil
lie SAVAGE.

A newspaper man who owns a Ne
critic boy for whom he paid s14 an
nounces that he intends to educate the
lad as test of American methods on
Philippine uncivilized tribes. This re-
former will fail The boy can be
taught the multiplication table, but
that won't civilize him. He can learn
spelling and astronomy, but these will
not educate him. 1t takes hundreds
Of years to civilize a savage. Amer
lean methods may be applied profit
ably to Japanese who have the heri-
tage of centuries OF civilization, but
one generation of contact with books
and association with the best Teutonic
ideals will not change the moral struc-
ture of a Negr!to any more than 1t
will an Indian. There are some laws
of nature that you cans amend nor
nullify.-Portland Oregonian.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
orlalnated Polo Hat Fad.

1t has been freely insisted that Miss
Ethel Barrymore is the real author
of the latest feminine freak, the polo
turban and Miss Barrymore has not
seen fit to deny the impeachment, at
least not in print, says the ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat, The story runs that
the young actress became infatuated
with the pill box worn by Tommy At
kins" in London on the occasion of
recent visit, and surreptitiously pur-
chased one for her own use, merely
as a fad She tried it on and was
quite pleased with her appearance
in it. From that to a black one Of
the same shape was but a step and
from there to the pompon was child's
play, with the result that-well, you
see every woman who is anyone wear
ing them, don't you?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Work for Professor.

Lincoln Hutchinson of the Univer.
sity of California, who. for a number of
years has been a member of the staff
of the college Of commerce, has been
appointed by the United States gov.
eminent special commissioner for the
study of the commercial relations be-
tween the United States and the South
American countries. He has to spend
nine months in the southern heInis-
phere in these investigations, He Will
then return to the University of Cal
ifornia to resume his work In The de-
partment Of commerce.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Up to the Supreme Court.

CHICAGO-Municipal ownership of
street railways here is now awaiting
action by the supreme court of the
United States upon the validity of the
so-called ninety-nine year act, which
it has been claimed, would give the
street railway companies control for
nearly half century let. Judge Gross.
cup refused to continue in force the
temporary injunctions to prevent
Mayor Dunno and the city council
from proceeding with multiplication
pending decision from the United
States supreme court.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Rescue CAPTAIN and Crew.

NEW YORK-The life-saving sta
ton a Lone Hill, r. l., reports that a
steamer is ashore abreast of Shin J.
cock Light, The station mas put out,
but has not yet reached --er. The YES
sci proved to be the fishing steamer
Seaconett, Captain Charles Fish,
boun- from Greenport, L. l., to New
York. The lifesaying crew took off
the captain and two men comprising
the crew of the fisherman. which lies
full of water one and three-quarter
miles west of Shinnecock Light.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
He is ACQUITTED.
Tom Dennlson Gets Verdict Of Not
Guilty.

Guilty.
RED OAK, IA jury of twelve
men has declared that Tom Dennison
is not guilty of going to Harrison
county and digging up the Pollack
diamonds. 1t required delberation of
two and one-half hours and FIVE bal.
lots to reach this result.
The first ballot was informal and
stood three to nine, with the major.
ity for acquitttal The first formal
ballot stood the same. The second
stood ten to two the third eleven to
one, and the fourth gave the verdict
of acQuittal.
1t was 1915 o'clock when the jury
was brought into the court room, and
the verdict was handed up to the judge
by the bailiff. He read the document,
which briefly declared that the defend.
ant was not guilty, and then ascer-
tanning by inquiry that it was the ver-
dict of the jury, discharged them
from further service. The defendant
vas ploO bloNllell sou llOlll NlolONy, 81
far as this case was concerned the
other charge against him still remain
ing to be tried In that he is charged
with being a principal in the robbery,
as the Iowa statutes make an access
sorry before the fact a principal in
the crime.
The charge ON which Dennison re-
ceived an acquittal was that of re-
ceiving and concealing stolen prop
erty.
Inquiry of the jurors revealed that
tue jury thought that there was no
corroborative evidence of Shercliffe
relative to Dennison's going to Mis-
souri, Valley and digging up the dia-
monds.
They stated that there was a belief
that he had something to do with the
robbery, but they were more inclined
to believe that the diamonds had
been given to him in Omaha than
that he had crossed the river and dug
item up himself
Said Foreman George T. Cooper:
There were three of the jurors
who were for conviction as it stood,
and there were others who could not
understand some things about the rob-
berry itself, but we could not find proof
beyond a reasonable doubt that he
went over and dug up the stones. 1t
seemed to be the only verdict we could
return under the evidence in the case
and the courts Instructions"
Elmer Thomas retired as soon as he
heard of the verdict, and upon being
asked for a statement refused to talk
The defense has made application
to have Dennison's bond on the Sec
ond Indictment reduced from $4,000
to $4,000. Dennison now has $4,000
on deposit in the First National bank
of Council Bluffs to secure his bonds
men.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Author and EXPLORER.

Rex E. Beach, in addition to being
an author and a business man, is an
explorer and an athlete. He went out
to Alaska with the first mad rush of
the gold seekers and brought impress
sions of the country and picturesque
vocabulary which he has used to adj
vantage in a novel. He holds the in
door record Of 100 yards in swimming
and was the winner of the mile handi-
cap swimming race at the Olympian
games in st. Louis. He is classed
among the new school of humorists,
bringing out in breezy, hearty style
the more amusing side of existence in
the frozen north or on the northern
cattle plains.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Favor Honorable Peace.

ST. PETERSBURG - President
Roosevelt's tender of his good offices
to bring about peace is received with
general favor in the press and by the
public, and desire that some steps
should be taken toward securing an
honorable peace is increasingly mani
fest. The Russ declares that the
presidents offer should be commend
ed as an act of friendship tending to
bring out Japans terms of peace, and
Russla's acceptance of an offer which
would not mean surrender on humili
ating terms.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
SHIPPING OF THE WORLD.
Vessels of Moderate Tonnage Carry
Largest Amount.

The American consul at Rome says
that recent statistics published in
France estimate the total tonnage Of
the worlds merchant marine at 49,
$4,000, and the number of vessels at
24,S53, about equally divided between
steam and sail The tonnage of the
former, however, is much the larger,
being about 100000, against $780,
600 for sailing vessels. While the
building of big and bigger ships has
been feature of the business for the
last quarter of a century, the greater
part Of the worlds goods is still car:
ried by vessels of moderate tonnage.
The number Of ships of more than
10000 tons is only eighty-nine. Eng
land leads in tonnage with 100000,
America follows with 100000, Ger
many and France having each about
half as much. The list dwindles down
along the line of the other maritime
countries, reaching its minimum in
Argentina which has about $4,000
tons.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Lies History.

We live by days-each one is new leaf.
on which to write a scrap of history
That helps to make the whole, although
so brief,
Eventless and devoid of mystery.
No hand, however sklllful, can erase
single word that in Lifes book we
trace.
What are we writing on the pages fair,
SO white and stainless every glowing
norm
Does the true record show unwavering
care,
Or is each daily leaf blotted and torn?
What do we write to-day in LIES great
book,
In which Gods searching eyes can ever
look?
Oh, let us seek to keep each dayleaf
clean,
AS time goes onward in this busy life,
And on the loving Father ever lean,
To hold us steadfast mid the toll and
strife.
Then when the last days grief is writ
ten DER,
A story sweet shall live for evermore.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
THE BOND BROKEN
NORWAY SEWERS TIES UNITING
HER TO SWEDEN.
STORTHIRG TAKES INITIATIVE
Declaration Of independence and Sow
ereiqntv Set Forth-One Of the
Causes for Desire Of Sweden and
Norway to Separate Consular sys'.
TENS.

Observation-Disclosures today is q
fully Independent and sovereign state"
This is the text of the editorials in
the Norwegian newspapers and 1t re-
fleets the spirit with which the people
of Norway accept the action Of the
storthing when it proclaimed King
Oscar no longer king of Norway
King Oscars refusal to sanction the
bill passed by the storthing providing
for a separate consular service for
Norway eliminated in the passage of a
resolution by the stOrthing declaring
the dissolution of the union of Swed
en- and Norway and that the king had
ceased to act as king of Norway. AL
though the action was anticipated, it
caused considerable excitement in this
city on account of the anxiety as to
what action the king would take.
The crisis became acute May &c,
when his majesty, after three months
rest, during which the regency was
confided to Crown Prince Gustave re-
sumed the reins of office. The council
of state Immediately submitted to him
the consular bill, which he, May rs,
refused to sanction, arguing that any
action must receive the sanction of
the mixed council. The Norwegian
council of state thereupon resigned
and the king refused to accept their
resignation, as, in view of the state of
public opinion, it was impossible to
form new government. Demonstra-
lions were held throughout the coun-
try endorsing the action of the council
of state.
One of the causes for the desire in
Sweden and Norway for separate con-
sular systems was the fact that Swed-
en- is protectionist, and Norway is for
free trade, and also because of Nor
ways more extensive sea trade and
other Emergencies of commercial in
terests.
AT its meeting the storthing adj
dressed a proclamation to the Norwe-
gian people, in which is given a de-
tailed account of the events preced-
ing the passing of the resolution.
This proclamation concludes as fol
lows:
"The storthing hopes that the Nor
wegian people will succeed in living in
peace and on good terms with all, and
not the least with the Swedish people
to whom we are linked by so many
natural ties
"The storthing is sure that the peo-
pie will join with it and with govern
ment in maintaining the full independ-
ence of Norway and with firmne7s and
dignified tranquility submit to the nee
essary sacrifices and it is further sure
that all subjects will fully respect all
ordinances and prescriptions from the
government.
"All officials, civil and military.
must in every respect yield that obedi-
ence which the government has the
right to claim according to the author
ity transferred to it by the storthing
in the name of the people of Norway"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Proper Estimate Of Yourself.

In summing up, let me say ono
word. Never admit that you are IN
any vital way inferior to your neigh.
Dor. What any one else has done, you
may do, All education is not found in
the schoolroom. Plenty of 1t may be
acquired in the kitchen Avail your
self Of opportunities. Never succdmb
to discouragement, Do not discount
your own powers, or fancy that a cul-
ture different from yours is of neces-
sity better than Margaret f.
Sangster in Woman's Home Compan-
ion.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Papers to Consolidate.

ST. LOUIS-The st. Louis Star
and the St. Louis Chronicle, both
afternoon papers, published announce
ments of their consolidation under
the name of the Star-Chronicle. Ne
gotiations were closed by which the
consolidation goes into effect imme-
diately, and the new corporation will
be known as the Star-Chronicle Pub
fishing company, with a capital stock
OF 100000. The ar-Chronicle, it is
announced, will be an independent
paper, and will be issued from the
Star building.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
HEAD OF LAND OFFICE
MAKES new RULING

WASHINGTON-T commissioner
of the general land office has issued
instructions to registers and receivers
of land Offices throughout the country
directing that in the future no one
person shall be permitted to acquire
more than 800 acres of non-mineral
public land under existing laws. Here
tofore applicants have been permitted
to increase the quantity under the tim
Der and stone and soldier additional
homestead laws.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Last Russians Leave port Arthur

CHE FOO-General Balaschoff has
arrived here from Port Arthur with
his staff and departs for Russia via
Tien Tsin.
The embalmed body Of General
Kondratchenko was brought here by
General Balaschoff and will be shipped
to Odessa.
General Balaschoff's staff of twenty
nine persons, which accompanied him
to Che Foo, IS departing for home
over various routes, This party com
pletes the Russian evacuation of Port
Arthur.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
DEATH CLAIMS FAMOUS WOMAN.
Eventful Career Of Mrs. Mary Liver
more Is Ended.

Eventful Career OF Mrs. Mary Liver
more Is Ended.
Mrs. Mary Ashton Livermore, IA
nous as an abolitionist, temperance
reformer and an advocate of woman
suffrage, died May % at her home in
Melrose, Mass. Bronchitis, oempll-
Gated with an affection of tbs heart,
caused her demise. The body will be
cremated and the ashes placed in the
family tomb In Wyoming cemetery at
Boston.
Mrs. Livermore's maiden name was
Rice. She was born in Boston, Dec.
10, 1921. She was graduated from the
public schools and subsequently from
a female seminary at Charlestown,
where for time she was teacher
of Latin, Greek and French. She was
but a mere girl when she went South
to take charge Of a school in Virginia,
and 1t was there she became familiar
with the barbarities of slavery. After
three years she returned to Boston,
ard began on abolltionist propaganda.
In 1916 she was married to Prof DAN
tel p. Livermore Unitarian clergy
man, and in 1857 the couple moved to
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
MANY EARTH SHOCKS
VIBRATIONS IN ENGLAND HAVE
BEEN FREQUENT.
On Record From the Time Of the
Romans Down to the Twentieth
Century--Much Damage Done by
Tremor Occurring In 1850.

That earthquake which frightened
people in England a short time ago
was not at all unique in the history of
the island. Quakes of varying sever
ity have been felt from the times Of
the Romans down to the twentieth
century. One of the earliest English
earthquakes Is said to have over
thrown Roman temple to Apollo in
London. Another happened in 100,
when, in the language of an old his
toran, Strange 1t was for the strong
trembling of the earth, but more
strange for the doleful and hideous
roarings which 1t yielded forth"
Thirty-three years later several shocks
were felt, during one of which, 1t is
asserted, flames issued from rents in
the earth and burned much timber.
In the Foster week of 1885 another
earth tremor put in an appearance
and seems to have, been more demon
strative than its predecessors, for
writer says that "iUs like had not been
heard of in England since the begin.
ming of the world, for stones that lay
couched fast in the earth were re- 4,
moved and the great church of Lin
coin rent from the top downward"
Panic followed the earthquake OF
April 6, 1880, a day remarkable for its
heat. Nothing untoward took place
until o'clock at night, when violent
trembling of the earth made itself
felt in London, lasting about the
tenth of a second, and was accom-
panied by loud rumbings in the
bowels of the earth. Close upon its
heels came another shock, which set
the great clock bell at Westminster
changing and many other churches
gave out violent peals. The public
took fright and rushed into the
streets, while play soers hastily left
their seats, with the result that many
of them were trampled to death. A
writer on the subject says: "The
scene was terrible-the changing Of
the bells, the subterranean noises and
the noise of falling houses, the shrieks
and lamentations of the people, min
'gled with the cries of those who
thought the last day had come was
enough to fill the stoutest hearts with
fear" The shock was also expert
enced in various parts Of the country.
The impression took shape that this
earthquake had occurred because
heaven had lost patience with the peo-
plea belief which led Queen Eliza
beth to institute a form Of prayer for
household use in order to remove the
bane supposed to be lowering over
Great Britain.
In January and the early part OF
February, 1850, the heat was intense.
so much SO that the superstitious
went about declaring that something
out Of the ordinary would surely soon
happen. Their forecasts came true,
for on Feb. 8, London experienced
slight earthquake shocks, but more
severe shocks were felt exactly
month later. These later are said to
have been the worst disturbances in
modern times in England. The shocks
were preceded by lightning, then a
roaring sound was heard, houses
reeled and many fell, and some little
damage was done to ancient buildings.
These vibrations took place in the
night and many people were thrown
FROM their beds.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Earthquakes in Lanan.

TOKIO-Severe earthquakes have
occurred in Central Japan, extending
generally from the province of Hiro-
shima to the straits of Shimonoseki.
The extent of the damage and loss
of life is not yet known, but it is fear
ed that it is heavy.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Australia Gaining Population Slowly.

1.-THE greatest source OF worry IL
Australia" said Philip Saunders, Of
Melbourne, lis that the country is
making such slow Roadway in gaining
population.
I'VE are getting very little immigra-
ton from any quarter In many parts
of the country the people would be
glad If there were a chance to bring
in coolie laborers from India or China,
but there is a stringent law against 1t,
and so the landowners are deprived Of
needed nelp, particularly in those hot
regions where white men cannot en-
dure the eneryaJirg climate"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Says Packers Tried Bribery.

CHICAGO, In.-President Shea of
the transfers, supplemented his brib-
cry charges by declaring that an at
tempt at bribery was made by some
of the big packers during the progress
of the stock yards strike.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Woman is From Nebraska.

FORT WAYNE Ind,-Rev. Noah
Walker, aged sixty and Mrs. Nancy
Lincoln Of Beatrice Neb,, who have
not met for forty years, will meet in
Chicago and marry.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
Israel NV-D1zz2hazz7

Israel w. Durham, boss of Philadel-
phia and leader of the forces that are
trying to force a seventy-five-year gas
lease down the threats of the people,
now threatens to have Mayor Weaver
impeached. Durham has been a power
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15
WOMAN is A SPECIALIST.
Household Secretary of Pierpont Nor.
gan Draws Bio Salary.

Miss Rhett is j. Pierpont Morgar's
household secretary, looking after
everything in the management of his
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15

in Philadelphia politics for twenty
years, and for the last five years has
been the unofficial ruler of the city,
picking and electing candidates for
Office and debating legislation His
downfall is now predicted.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-06-15

New York, London and country
houses, relieving him and Mrs. Nor
gan of that work. For this he pays
$4,000 a year. Miss Rhett Is said to
be a relative of Mrs. Morgan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-06

ITO think" said the aggrieved wife,
that after having been married for
forty years 1 should catch you in lie!
1 thought you were model husband"
'But, my DEAR" said the repentant
husband, haven't I made a pretty
good record in keeping you in the dark
for forty years T-Chicago Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-05-06

were lads under sixteen belonging to
Thomas brigade of Alabama reserves.
A truce was made with them early In
the siege, and the spirit Of fraterniza-
ton went so far that the Confederate
commander replaced them by old vet
Grams.
AS preliminary to the general at
tack some colored regiments from Gen
eral j. 2. Hawkins division went for
ward to test the fire. Federal skirmish-
ers near the works overheard the or
ders inside the fort to clay low and
NOW the ground-the niggers are COM
ing" The colored troops entered the
works with the rest, and one eX-slave
took his old master prisoner. They
shook hands cordially and celebrated
the event by drink from the same
canteen.
When the besiegers were running
their approaches toward the fort they
encountered many hidden torpedoes
Sometimes these were exploded by the
tools III digging. After the siege it was
found that one approach lay the whole
distance between two lines of buried
torpedoes. Often during the siege shells
and bullets which plowed the ground
in front of the fort struck and eXplod-
ed the internal machines.
In the advance Of the colored regi-
ments party of nineteen officers and
sixty five men found themselves alone
at the works. They repulsed a sortie
and also flank attack. Signals and
messengers to the rear brought them
no support. Finally the officers picked
up muskets from the field, and the
party charged down the parapet, driv-
ing off the Confederate sharpshooters
until it reached position Of shelter
which could be held. There the gal
liant fellows remained until the grand
assault.
Although the capture of Spanish fort
and Fort Blakely rendered the Mobile
defenses untenable for the Confeder-
ates, General Maury chung to the de-
lenses on the west side until April II.
when he marched out with $500 sol
diers, twenty-seven field guns and all
his camp wagons. Retreating to Meri-
dian, Miss, Maury kept his force under
arms until news Of the surrender of
Johnston to Sherman reached him on
the 4th Of May. On that day all the
Confederate forces under arms east
Of the Mississippi river, about $4,000
men, formally surrendered to Candy,
the victor at Mobile. Candy also re-
ceived the surrender of the last Con
federate force in the field, the trans
mississippi army, commanded by Gen
eral e. Kirby Smith, numbering at
the date Of surrender, May 26, 1865,
about 1900 men. The last battle of
the war took place in General Kirby's
department on May Is at Palmetto
ranch, Texas.
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