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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-01
STOCK
"Evident Effects" of Inbreeding.

"Evident Effects" of lnbreeding.
Every rancher who has had expert
ence with raising stock year after
year knows that inbreeding causes
the quality of the herd to deteriorate.
For this reason all progressive breed
ers dispose of the head of their herd
after using him for a certain length
of time, and procure another to take
his place There are numerous I'M
toward results attributed to the prac
tice of inbreeding that are evidently
due quite as much to the effects of en-
vironment as to those of consanguin-
ity. One breeder has asserted that
''it is quite within the range of prob
ability that unrelated animals, kept
for years under precisely similar con-
ditions, would develop similar weak
nesses," and it is clear that these sim
liar weaknesses would be intensified
in the progeny of such animals ire
spective of the parents.
This matter of deterioration of quail
ity of which we are speaking relates
to animals, but the same thing is TO
be found in all classes of seeds, too.
The Nebraska experiment station has
been at work for several years past
making tests with seed wheat to as
certain exactly what results may be
expected from using the same wheat
year after year. without introducing
new seed from another locality or in
some way making a complete change
of seed. There is popular belief
among farmers who grow grain that
seed wheat should be changed often,
but how many are there who can tell
just why this should be done? The
Nebraska station has issued a bulletin
on the subject, embodying the results
of the experim In part the bull
letin says: "There is quite a preva-
lent feeling among farmers. grain
dealers and mil1ers that.a change of
seed wheat from time to time is de-
sirable. The reasons urged for this
are that the productive power and the
quality of the grain deteriorate after
it has been raised in a certain locality
for a longer or a shorter period"
This language would require but lit
tie change to accurately represent the
quite "prevalent feeling" among live
stock breeders in regard to inbreed-
ing. and if the reason for the feeling
in regard to seed wheat is based upon
demonstratab1e facts it would he a
verv notent argument in favor of in
Producing new blood into breeding
herds. not neressari1v from different
strains or families hnt from differ
ent locality or farm-animals that
have been reared under different en-
vironments AS stated above. the Ne
braska station has been making ex-
periments to ascertain the truth or
fallacy of such ponular beliefs regard
ing the necesstv of changing the grain
seed. The station conducted the So
ries of experiments by reDeated1v
sowing seed raised in it's own fields.
and at the same time sowing for COM
parison in other fields the hest seed
obtainable from other localities. The
results of these experiments are re-
corded at length in the bulletin snoken
of but for our nurpose it is sufficient
to quote a norton of one of the con-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-01
Wing, of Cornell, shows what the east
thinks of the exposition:

Wing, of Cornell, shows what the east
thinks of the exposition
students of animal husbandry will
look forward with much pleasure to
the completion of the new building in
which the International live stock ex-
position will be held this year. From
personal experience l am convinced
that there is no place where the stu
dents of animal husbandry, and by the
students of animal husbandry / would
include every man who breeds ami
mails, can learn so much in so short
time as at this show. The facilities
for a close inspection and study OF
high class animals will this year be
immensely improved, and the stock
men of America should, and no doubt
do, appreciate the liberality of the I'm
ion Stock Yards in providing such am
pie facilities in advance of the compile
ton of the membership asked by them
from the stock men as guarantee Of
the continuance of the show
Professor Herbert w. Mumford, of
Illinois, is quoted in the following
short but pithy comment on the In
ternatiOnal:
'It is at the International that
breeders and buyers mingle to mutual
advantage. The breeder becomes bet
ter informed as to approved market
types, and thus the international be-
comes a potent factor in giving direc-
ton to the breeders efforts toward
live stock improvement
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-01
Fall Manuring of Pastures.

During the busy summer months
there is generally an accumulation OF
manure about the cow or horse lot
which cannot be disposed of to good
advantage, but which can be profitably
used on the pasture during the late
summer and early fall. 1t can be
drawn out and spread on the pasture
where the land is poorest and there
is little or no evidence of grass, and 1T
can be made to do good work. 1t
should be spread as thinly as possible,
and if lumpy or coarse, should be run
over with the weeder or smoothing
harrow to spread these Jumps. This
manure and the fall rains form a COM
bination which will cause surprising
growth of grass to be started upon
these thin places in the pasture. 1t
may be a little rank at first, but the
COWS will soon become accustomed to
it and devour it with a relish. Good
results will follow this method any
time during the fall months, or until
winter sets in.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-01

dition to four grand championships
and also four championships. To add
to this brilliant showing, he captured
the silver cup for the best display
herd on the grounds. 1t was given by
the Hudson Bay Company, and some
of the British Columbia exhibitors pro-
tested against giving it to an Amer
lean. They claim it was not intended
for foreign exhibitors. The Shorthorn
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1905-11-01
SpIawn Wins at New Westminster

SpIaWn Wins at New Westminster.
Among the winning exhibits of fine
cattle at the New Westminster, B. c.,
fair was herd of white faces from
the Splawn herd of North Yakima.
These animals took nearly all the
prizes in sight, much to the chagrin of
our Canadian fine stock friends. 1t
is claimed that the Canadian cattle
were entirely outclassed by the Splawn
Hereforde. Mr.. Splawn got fourteen
first prizes and three seconds, in ad-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
The Case of Tom Dennison.

WASHINGTON, d. C.-The SUI
preme court of the United States af-
firmed the decision of the supreme
court of Nebraska in the extradition
proceeding against Thomas Dennison,
who is charged with having received
stolen goods in Iowa.
II. c. Bronze, attorney for the Jew
elers' Protective association, and w.
j. Connell, attorney for Tom DENIM
son, were in Washington last week
and presented the briefs of the differ
ent sides of the extradition case be.
fore the supreme court
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
TALK CONclLlAToRY PLANS
Emperor Nicholas Causes Special
Council to Be Held,

ST. PETERSBURG-A special
council was held at Tsarskoe Selo. at
which 1t is said various conciliatory
measures were decided on, but no
details have yet TRANSFERRED.
Emperor Nicholas gave a luncheon
Friday at Tsarskoe Selo in honor of
the birthday of Emperor William of
Germany. The empress, the dowager
empress, the German ambassador.
Count Lamsdorff and NJ. White were
present.
The strike continues at Saratoff
Libau and LODI. No newspapers
have appeared in any of these cities.
At Warsaw the situation appears to
be getting worse. The strike is ran.
idly spreading, shops have been clos.
ed, there are no newspapers and tele.
phone service has been stoppd..
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09

A short time ago inquiry came from
the union forces to know If Mr.. Post
would keep still" if they would call
off the boycott on Postum and Grape
Nuts.
This is the reply: 1.-THE labor trust
has seen fit to try to ruin our business
because we would not join it's criminal
conspiracy. We are plain American
citizens and differ from the labor
union plan in that we do not force
people to strike, picket, boycott, as
sault, blow up property or commit
murder
We do not pay thugs 500 to break in
the ribs Of any man who tries to sup
port his family nor $50 for an eye
knocked out.
We try to show our plain, honest
regard for sturdy and independent
workmen by paying the highest wages
in the state.
We have a steady, unvarying re-
spect for the law-abiding, peaceable
union man and a most earnest desire
to see him gain power enough to
purge the unions of their criminal
practices, that have brought down upon
them the righteous denunciation of a
long-suffering and outraged public, but
we will not fawn, truckle, bend the
knee, wear the hated collar of white
slavery, the union label, nor prostitute
our American citizenship under "or-
ders" Of any labor trust.
You offer to remove the restriction
on our business and with union" gold
choke the throat and still the voice
raised in stern denunciation OF the
despotism which tramples beneath an
irons shot heel the freedom Of our BROTH
ers.
You would gag us with a silver bar
and muffle the appeal to the American
people to harken to the cries for
bread of the little children whose
faithful fathers were beaten to death
while striving to earn food for them.
Your boycott may perhaps succeed
in throwing our people out of work
and driving us from business, but you
cannot wrench from us that priceless
jewel our fathers fought for and which
every true son guards with his life.
Therefore, speaking for our work.
people and ourselves, the Infamous
offer is declined"
POSTUM CEREAL CO.. LTD.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
DO NOT FAVOR ARBITRATION
Russia Does Not Like Hays Sugges-
ton

ST. PETERSBURG-At the foreign
office the Associated Press was in
formed that the proposition from Sec
rotary Hay to submit the question Of
the violation of Chinese neutrality to
international arbitration had not been
received. The officials were rather
non-plussed at the suggestion, declar-
ing they could not understand how il
was possible under the present cir
cumstances to adjust such a question
by such means.
The exchange of signatures OF the
Russian-An4erican arbitration treaty
within few days is expected to fol.
low Foreign Minister Lamsdorffs
reply forwarded today through Am.
bassador Mccormick to Secretary
Hays representations regarding the
risk OF difficulty in the matter of rati-
hcation by the senate of any treaty
departing from the original Franco
British model. The difficulties as al
legged by Mr.. Hay are thoroughly an
preciated and Russia, being anxious
to consummate the treaty, has decided
not to insist upon the form of treaties
which she has already also negotiated
with Belgium, Norway and Sweden
IN addition to the United States.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Ysoui Indians on Ramnan.

NOGAI4ES, Ariz.-William ODaly.
prominent mining man, reports the
situation in the Yaqui country as
grave. He says that eighteen persons
have been killed by the Indians dur
Ing the past week, all Mexicans, ex-
cept the four Americans murdered
last Thursday near Cobachi. Robert
c. Broom of Washington, d. c., part
ner of Former Senator Thurston, and
William Sauntry of Saltwater, Mimi,
left Minas Prietss with a large escort
for the mines of the Yaqui Copper
company.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Identification.

Identification.
The public should remember that
there are a few labor unions conducted
on peaceful lines and in proportion as
they are worthy, they have won es-
TEEN, for we, as people, are strongly
In sympathy with any right act that
mas for its purpose better conditions
LOT wage workers. But we do not for
get that we seek the good Of all and
not those alone who belong to some
organization, whereas even the law
abiding unions show undeniable evil
dences of tyranny and oppression when
they are strong enough, while many
OF the unions harbor and encourage
criminals in their efforts to force a
yoke Of slavery upon the American
people. AS a public speaker lately
said: "The arrogance of the English
King that reused the fiery eloquence
or Otis, that inspired the immortal
declaration of Jefferson that left War
rem dying on the slopes of Bunker
Hill, was not more outrageous than
the conditions that a closed shop
would force upon the community.
These men burst into rebellion when
the king did but touch their pockets
Imagine if you can their indignant pro-
test had he sought to prohibit or
restrict their occupation or determine
the conditions under which they
should earn their livelihood" and to
assault, beat and murder them, blow
up their houses and poison their food
If they did not submit.
The public should also remember
that good, true American citizens can
be found In the unions and that they
deprecate the criminal acts of their
fellow members, but they are often in
bad company.
Salt only hurts sore spots. So, the
honest, law-abiding union man Is not
hurt when the criminals are de-
nounced, but when you hear union
man "holler" because the facts are
made public, he has branded himself
as either one Of the lawbreakers or
a sympathizer, and therefore with the
mind of the lawbreaker, and likely to
become one when opportunity offers.
That is one reason employers decline
to hire such men.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Bronze Bust of Kaiser.

ST. LOUISA representative au.
dience of st. Louisians, assembled at
the Mercantile club in this city, wit.
messed the ceremonies of the present.
alton of the bronze bust of Emperor
William IL. of which was on exhibit.
ton during the worlds fair to the city
of ST. Louis by Imperial German Com
missioner DR.. Theodor Lewald. The
presentation commenorated the for.
ty-sixth birthday anniversary of the
emperor. Mayor Rolla Wells presided
over the ceremonies, the opening ad.
dress being made by Pierre Choteau.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
BATTLE ON AGAIN.
Japanese Said to Have Been Sue
cessful.

cessful.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS advices re-
ceived here from the Japanese Man
churian headquarters say Our de-
tachments occupied Liutiko yester.
day Saturday and were twice coun.
ter.attacked by a superior force of the
enemy last night. We entirely re-
pulsed the enemy.
Our other detachment at dawn to-
day Sunday attacked the enemy in
the neighborhood of Betssaihotzu
about two miles north Heikoutai and
occupied the position The enemy
iiercely counter-attacked our force
which assailed Helkoutai last night,
but was repulsed entirely. Today our
force occupied the neighborhood OF
Helkoutai.
The enemy in the direction of Liuti-
ko and Heikoutai has entirely re-
treated to the right bank of the Hun
river. Our force is now pursuing them.
In the direction of Chenchiehpao
and Likajentan the enemy made sew
eral attacks last night, but were re-
pulsed. The enemy attacking these
points belonged to the Eighth and
Tenth corps.
In the direction of Heikoutal the
enemy is composed of the First and
mixed corps of infantry, together with
a cavalry division under General Mis-
tchenko. We captured 500 officers and
men. The casualties on both sides are
under investigation.
The Russians are massing about
700 troops on the Japanese left and
the left flank and center.
Small forces of Russians are attack.
ing all along the line.
Manchurian Headquarters of the
Japanese army report that on Satur-
day the Russians occasionally bonn
barded the right and center armies,
following up the bombardment with
which the Japanese imme-
diately repulsed. In the direction of
the left wing a Japanese detachment
was victorious at Chenchiehpao and
occupied Luitiko and Lichiawopeng on
Saturday, the Russians retreaLing
north and west.
The Japanese occupied with infan-
Try positions southeast of Heikoutai
On Saturday and are now assaulting
he main position.
Another detachment dislodged a
regiment of infantry, a brigade of
cavalry and twelve guns, occupying
Haerhpao, five miles south of Hei.
toutai.
The Russian strength opposing the
Japanese left flank is roughly esti.
mated at eight corps, consisting of the
fourteenth and Fifteenth infantry di.
visions, the Second and Fifth brigades
d European Rifles, the Ninth infan.
.ry division of the Tenth corps, part
II the SiXty-first infantry, part of the
FIRST Siberian and the First and
'ourth brigades of Rifles.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09

CHiCAGO-The hopes of the de.
positors of the defunct Pan-American
bank were badly shattered by the evil
dence of the expert accountants
given before a master in chancery.
The total liabilities of the bank were
stated to be $144,O7S and the actual
value of the assets no more than
$4,000. The amount of deposits in
the bank at the time of its failure
was $5S,575. 1t was also stated by
the paying teller of the institution
that the amount of cash in the bank
was never more than $4,000 and was
sometimes but $780,.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
THAT BEEF TRUST
NO EVASION OF DECISION RELA.
TIVE THERETO.
THE PRESIDENT MEANS TO ACT
Further Delay Will Not De Toler-
ated-lf Federal Injunction Is Not
obeyed Individual Members viii
Be Held Responsible.

WASHINGTON-It can be said by
authority that unless the corporations
constituting the alleged beef trust
shall heed the injunction made per
manent by the decision of the SUI
preme court of the United States, the
government will institute proceedings
against the individual members of the
corporations to enforce the decision
of the court.
The proceedings will be under the
criminal law, If such can be instituted.
The minds of the president and mem
bers of his cabinet are made up fully
on the question. They have deter
mined that the beef trust" shall obey
the law. and now that the highest
court in the land has upheld the
hands of the administration, It is
said they will permit no further
"dilly-dallying" with the subject
At Tuesdays cabinet meeting the
president and Attorney General
Moody shared in the congratulations
of the members of the cabinet on the
result of the beef trust cases be.
fore the supreme court
The president, who made no at
tempt TO conceal his satisfaction at
the decision of the court, united with
the members of the cabinet in con-
yratulating the attorney general. The
subject was considered briefly at the
meeting, but no definite conclusion
was reached as to what action, If
any, the government would take in
the future, except the general deter
mination to enforce the law as il has
been construed by the courts. The
president and the members of the cab
met regard the decision of the SUI
preme court as signal triumph of
law as they have viewed it and are
prepared to carry it into effect abso-
mtely.
All the members of the cabinet
were present at the meeting except
Secretaries Hay and Wilson, the for
mer still being confined to his home
by severe cold.
Again, the president emphasized
his interest in the arbitration treaties
ptHulHS DelOTe lHe senate, lie DOl0S
that the opponents of the treaties are
proceeding on wrong premises in
that they may be used
by foreign countries as basis for ac-
ton against certain of the southern
states in the collection of old claims.
Some departmental matters were
considered at the meeting, the most
important of which was the action OF |
Postmaster General Wynne in notify |
ing John G. Capers, republican ma
tional committeeman of South Caro-
lima, that postmasters in that stan,
will be dismissed from the service IL,
in the future, they pay the expenses
OF delegates to political conventions.
The action of the postmaster general |
was approved by the president and |
the cabinet. In principle the declara- |
ton of Mr.. Wynne will apply to all |
other states where such methods are |
practiced
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Benefit of Warm Baths

Warm baths are the most effectual
means of keeping the skin clean and
healthy. The temperature should be
~ to SO degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid
prolonged immersion and rub the skin
well.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09

Observation-Disclosures Lodge in
troduced a bill authorizing the strik-
ing of bronze medals of honor to be
awarded to persons displaying con-
spicuous courage of undergoing great
dangers saving lives in railroad
wrecks or in protecting such wrecks.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
For the Amateur Nurse

When administering me -iclne, II the
bottle is not marked, it is safest to
use a glass measure A tablespoonful
is equal to half an ounce; and tea
spoonful of one drachm, or the eighth
part of an ounce.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
NIDIANAPoLIs-A special

NIDIANAPOLIS-A special from
Evansville, Ind, says: A special
commission Of regular Baptist min.
listers has decided TO retire Rev. Jo-
sephus Lee, who was formerly pas
tor of Baptist church at Oakland
City, Ind. The charge against him is
heresy Rev. Lee is now located in
Missouri where it is claimed he de
yiates from the orthodox BaDusts in
preaching that change of heart or
conversion is not necessary to secure
conversion. Six years ago he was a
candidate for congress on the popu.
list ticket.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
X e suit Of Boycott.

run amuck, by adopting the Battle
Greek plan," but this city offers in
dustrial peace now, with cheap coal
and good water, first-class rsilroad
facilities and the best grade of fair,
capable and peaceable mechanics
known.
Details given upon inquiry Of the
"Secy Of the Citizens Assn"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Notice.

me Hfckstown Debating society an.
nVunces as its subject for next Friday
night which is the hardest, to make
a small boy go to bed at night, or to
make him get up in the morning ?"-
Cleveland Leader.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
S10n ON 4 Enll House

"a full house greeted DR. Griffin Sun.
day morning at the M. e. church at
the quarterly meeting service. One
hundred dollars was raised to meet
unpaid bills.-Richfleld IN. " Mer-
curry.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Roast Swan.

Roast swan was holiday dish in
England last year with those who
could afford it. A fifteen pound bird
cost about $40. The flavor of the flesh
is said to be a blend of goose and
hare.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
What PASSENGERS Leave.

Last year forgetful passengers left
in trains on the London & Northw vest
ern railway AT hats, caps and bon
nets, 617 umbrellas, nine sunshades
and 191 walking sticks, besides heaps
of rugs and bags.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
NerXX RohherR

A band of robbers succeeded in
stealing a quantity OF valuable gold
quartz from mine at Bendigo New
South Wales, though they had to
climb 1000 feet of ladders to accom-
plish the theft.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09
Note by Publisher.

Note by Publisher.
The Postum Company have a yearly
contract for space in this paper
which they have a right to use for
announcements OF facts and princi-
pies. Such use does not necessarily
carry with It any editorial opinion
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09

When a man wears his piety as an
ornament you can depend on its be.
ing Caste.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09

II vinegar would preserve morals
some men are sour enough to save the
world.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-02-09

Article Name.
Article 2,-Cbjects.
First-To insure, SO far as possible.