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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
OPERATORS WILL NOT
GRANT DEMAND OF MINERS

SCRANTON, Pa-One of the larg-
est coal operators in this region, who
has just come from Philadelphia,
where he had a conference with Pres
ident Baer of the Reading declared
unhesitatingly, and for publication,
that the operators would not, under
any consideration, grant the demand
of the mine workers for an eight-hour
day and that they proposed to agree
only that the present agreement shall
be continued. Announcement to this
effect would be made, he said, after
the miners held their convention in
Shamokin December IA.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
FIRST LIEUTENANT BURBANK
TO BE COURT MARTIALED

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - Informa-
ton has been received at Fort Leav-
ouworth that First Lieutenant Sidney
S. Burbank, Sixth infantry, who left
here for the Philippines in February,
is to be contaminated for conduct
unbecoming a gentleman and an Off
Ger. Lieutenant Burbank is the Off
Ger who brought suit in the district
court here to annul an alleged mar
riage with Mrs. Conception Vasquez,
Filipino woman. The suit is still
pending and after many delays, COW
ering a period Of nearly two years, is
set for trial in October.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
ouieter Feeling Prevails.

CHRlSTIANIA - Peace between
Sweden and Norway being assured, a
quieter feeling prevails here, News
from Karlstad however, is still await
ed with the keenest interest, and
there is anxiety to learn the details
of the compromise. The press is
unanimous in hoping for a speedy set
Element of the questions. There are
some misgivings entertained that
peace has been secured but all the
newspapers express relief that peace
has been secured provided it is on an
enduring basis.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Emperor and Empress on Trip.

ST. RSBURG-Emperor Mich
olas, with the empress and their chill
dren and Grand Duke Alexis, started
Sunday on a cruise in Finnish waters.
They are expected to return toward
the end of the week.. Included in the
emperor's suite are General Baron
Fredericks, aide-de-camp to his ma
jesty, and Admiral Birilen, minister
of marine. The cruise is to be simply
a pleasure trip. Count Lamsdorff, the
foreign minister, also accompanied
the emperor The first place to call
will be Trungsund.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
JUDGE HASTINGS LEADS.
He Is Nominated for Supreme Judge
by the Democrats.

LiNCOLN-In the state democratic
convention here Wednesday the fol
lowing nominations we're made:
For justice of the supreme court, w.
G. Hastings of Saline county.
For regents of the State university,
Louis Lightner of Platte county and ID.
G. Cole of Polk county.
The platform: On state issues
Stringent and sweeping anti-pass reso-
luton, with criminal clause attach
ment. For the valuation of railroad
property on stocks and bonds basis.
For a reduction in freight rates and
demanding that the attorney general
proceed at once for the enforcement
Of the schedules of the maximum rate
law. Demands criminal prosecution
OF elevator lumber and coal trusts.
For a direct primary law. For the
initiative and referendum For the
election of United States senators by
direct vote of the people. On ma
ttonal issues-For the impartial en-
forcement of antitrust laws, including
the criminal clause of the Sherman
act. Demands that officials of rail
roads and corporations violating the
law be held personally responsible
Against rebates and freight discrimi-
nations. For the comforting of the
rate-making power on the interstate
commerce commission.
Lincoln-The populists in state con-
vention here endorsed Judge Hastings,
democratic nominee for Supreme.
Judge d. G. Cole Of Polk county,
anu Louis Lightner, of Platte county,
were nominated for regents.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
REGULATION OF RATES
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL

WASHINGTON - Railroad rate
legislation is an issue more discussed
in Nebraska than tariff revision"
said Senator Burkett. Il have heard
very little discussion of the tariff l
know a harness maker who thinks the
tariff on hides ought to be reduced
and a builder who thinks the tariff on
steel is too high. Here and there an
expression is to be heard in favor of
modification OF certain schedules. But
| think that generally people out my
way realize the embarrassment that
would come from opening up the tar
if question generally"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
May Change inauguration pay.

Observation-Disclosures Commits.
sioner Mcfarland, chairman OF the
national committee to consider the ad-
visibility of changing the date of the
ceremony for the inauguration of the
president OF the United States, has
issued a call for the meeting of the
committee on November s. The com.
mittee is composed CT the governors
of all states and territories and IF.
teen residents nj the District of Co,
lumbia. Among the dates suggested
for the ceremony 0ro april 80 and the
last Thursday A9ril
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
FACTORIES IN NEBRASKA.
There Are 1919 Establishments in
Which Are Invested $9o,235,a1o.

"I'Si nv '''NSShSh VOO,EOO,Ol w.
WASHINGTON to bull
letin issued Tuesday by the census
bureau there were at the beginning
of the presnet year 1919 manufacture
ing establishments in the state of Ne
braska, as against 1,707 in 1900, and
the capital employed amounted to $780,
1885, $40, as against $66,002,313. There
were 1892 officials employed and re-
ceived salaries amounting in the ag
gregate to $3,074911. The wage earn
ers numbered 2, ,241 and they were
paid $11,022,147 annually The pro-
ducts for the present year are valued
at S154,91S,220, a gain of 10 per cent
since 1900.
OF the principal cities Lincoln show
ed the greatest gain, amounting to 80
per cent. The gain in Omaha was AZ
and in South Omaha 3 per cent.
Strengthening and meat packing con-
tinues to be the principal industry,
with production for last year of $780,
243,4 6S, a decrease of almost $4,000
600 when compared with 1900. Flour
and grist mills hold second place with
a total of $12,190,S03, against $7794,-
139 for 1900.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
AVERAGE ARMY OFFICER
LIVES BEYOND HIS MEANS

WASHINGTON-On the simple
life is possible for young army Off.
GERS, according to Major General Cor
bin. commanding the Philippine divi-
sion. In ris annual report General
Corbin says there is too frequently
evidence that there are officers in the
obligations. The number of com
plants on this point, he says, calls
for drastic treatment. The general
says that "The moment an officer be-
gins living beyond his means ne
should be subjected to discipline.
Young officers joining the service
should be admonished that for them
only the simple life is possible"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
FINANCES OF PORTO RICO
GIVEN To THE PUBLIC

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. f. Will.
soughby, treasurer of Porto Rico, in
bulletin made public by the census
bureau, discusses the insular and mu-
nicipal finances of the island for the
year 1923. The report constitutes a
portion of the general inquiry into
the wealth, debt and taxation now be-
ing conducted by the census bureau
1t shows that at the beginning of that
fiscal year the insular treasury was
charged with S1,157569. OF this
amount $1,0S4,44S stood to the credit
of various trust funds, leaving bal
ance of $314,6OO constituting the real
balance of the insular treasury avail.
able for the purpose of meeting ordi-
nary current expenses.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
A LASTING PEACE.
That Is the Desire Of Emperor Of
Russia

Russia.
ST PETERSBURG-Emp Mich
olas again appears before the world
| as a promoter of universal peace. No
sooner is the Russo-Japanese war
over and even before the peace treaty
has been ratified than his majesty is
sues invitation to a second peace con-
ference at The Hague.
That the emperor has done so was
learned from a source which leaves
no shadow of doubt as OF it's authen-
ITCHY
1t is officially announced that "the
Russian government proposes to ad-
dress the foreign powers with view
to the holding of a second peace con-
fgerence at The Hague, but it is known
by negotiations preceding this an
nouncement that the government pros
posed to address the powers" were
entered into especially with the Uni
ted Statese and were conducted with
the greatest secrecy, there being not
the slightest inkling that Russia con-
templated anything of the kind
The announcement created the
greatest surprise here, and that Rus
STA should plan a second conference,
despite the steps taken by President
Roosevelt, was also heard with amaze
ment. 1t is clear that the step could
not be taken by Russia without first
reaching a complete understanding
with President Roosevelt. The fact
that President Roosevelt is reported
as being entirely in sympathy with
the proposal and readily and gladly ac-
cedes to it is clear proof that the con-
ference has already been called and
that President Roosevelt relinquishes
his part in it to the emperor.
There is strong reason to believe
that the news even of the intention
of the Russian government would not
be given out unless invitation had al
ready been sent to the powers, and
possibly their answers have been re-
ceived. In this connection an inter-
esting question arises as to how the
invitation was communicated to Jap
an. in view OF the lack of diplomatic
relations, but the invitation may be
delayed until such relations have been
resumed, or it may have been for
warded through the United States.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
GOVERNOR OF MISSOURI
AT THE EXPOSITION

PORTLAND, Ore,-Thohusands Of
persons assembled in the auditorium
of the Lewis and Clark exposition to
do honor to Missouri and Governor
Folk When Governor Folk, accom-
panied by Governor George e. Cham
berlain of Oregon and by municipal
and exposition officials, appeared on
the speakers stand he was received
with round upon round of applause.
Welcoming speeches were made by
Governor Chamberlain, Mayor Name of
Portland and President Goode of the
exposition.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
JAPANESE pAYMASTERS
IN CROOKED PATHS

TOKIO-The information has been
made public that three naval paymas-
ters have embe2zled S165,OOO of gov
eminent funds. The announcement
has been calmly received by the pub
lie, but the knowledge that the com
mission of the crime extended over a
period of a year without discovery
may, it is said, cause a feeling of dis.
trust and uneasiress toward the naval
administration and furnish a weapon
to the political parties that are oppos-
ing the government.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
FIND MORE GRAFT
PRESIDENT MORTON UNcoVERs
QUESTIONABLE METHODS.
STATUS OF THE TURNER LOANS
Report Says S2ts,2e4 Of the soeiety's
Money Was Paid Without Author.
jty-Graft After Graft Shown by
Lifting the Lid.

NEW YORK-That the Equitable
Lfee Assurance society paid out $21S,-
26i to the Mercantile Trust company
in connection with certain loans
known as the Turner loans and that
these payments were without author
fly so far as the records of thee socl-
ETY. discloses, became known Tuesday
when Paul Morton, president Of the
society, made public report on the
subject submitted by him to the So
ciety's directors
These transactions occurred in
what Mr.. Morton refers to as 1.-THE Tur-
ner loans" with the Mercantile Trust
company
The Turner loan" Mr.. MOrton's re-
port sets forth, was carried in 1894
by the Western National bank, which
was controlled by the Equitable Life
Assurance society. The collateral for
the loans was objected to by a bank
examiner, and Henry b. Hyde then
agreed to transfer the loan and col.
lateral to the Mercantile Trust com
pany. At that time apparently the
loans amounted to $G61 491.
George " Turner, in whose name
the loan stood, was secretary to Louis
Fitzgerald, then president of the Mer-
cantilee Trust company and a close
business associate of Henry b. Hyde.
The loan was guaranteed by Marcellus
Hartley, John u. Searles, Louis Fitz-
gerald, W. N. Coler, Jr., and II. b.
Hydee. On March 81, 1896 the same
guarantors renewed their guaranty,
the loan having grown to $1,276,47S
the increase being due to attempts
to develop the property on which the
collateral for the loan was made.
Part of this collateral was given by
John w. Young and consisted of Salt
Lake a. Eastern railway stock and
other Salt Lake stocks. This col
lateral proved to be of little value.
Other collateral consisted of contracts
of the Kentucky Mineral and Timber
company and the Amity Land and Ir.
rigation company of Colorado. At
tempts were made to develop the Ken
lucky property and the Colorado prop
erty, and large sums were expended
for that purpose and by July /, 1905,
the cost of the Kentucky property
stood at $G19,067, and the Colorado
property at $2,SO9,653 The Equitable
Life Assurance society paid the Mer-
camille Trust company $21S,264 on
these loans on January 23, 1900, and
100000 on February 4, 1904
"The records of the society" said
Mr.. Morton, disclose no authority
whatever for these payments, and the
cash entries in respect to them were
very obscure"
Mr.. Morton found that $265, 900 was
paid by thee Equitable Life Assurance
society to the Mercantile Trust com
pany on the $6S5000 loan, the nature
of which loan has never been ex
planned
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
SCHEME ON HAND
FOR DISCHARGING MAYORS

acknowledgement Freye Andrade,
secretary of the interior, says he has
discovered plot of the liberal party
~ which the liebral governors of the
provinces o. Santa Clara, Camaguay
and Pinar Del Rio proposed to dis
charge all the mayors and other lead
ing municipal officials who were parti-
sans of President Palma. The plan
was discovered after the mayor and
lieutenant mayor of Glanapay and the
mayor and treasurer of Cabanas in Pi-
mar Del Rio were discharged
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Poor Pay Causes pesertIon.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Funston
commanding the department OF Cali
fornla, quotes from the report of his
Judge advocate concerning desertions
The latter attributes the assertions to
the poor pay received by enlisted
men compared TO what men receive
in civil occupations. General Funston
says the buildings at Preside. San
Francisco. are not credit to the
United States and should be replaced
There is no further reason for main.
tanning the post at Fort Mcdowell. II
should be abandoned.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Bio Fire at Nome. Alaska.

SEATTLE. Wash.-sXty buildings
were destroyed by fire at Nome, Alas
ka, on the night of September 10,
causing loss estimated at close to
100000. The city hall, small build
ing, was destroyed, but the records
were saved, and it is reported that the
big stores of M. e. Atkinson and j. P.
Parker were destroyed. 1t was at
first reported that the fire destroyed
the larger wholesale and retail stores,
but this proved incorrect. No loss of
life Is reported.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Relieves in Poison Story.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y.-Welton
Stanford, a nephew of the late Mrs.
Jane Stanford, who died at Honolulu
last summer, has not been satisfied
with the reports concerning her
death and is firm believer in the
murder by poison theory, Some time
ago he offered a reward of $1,000 for
information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the poisoner. but that
did not accomplish his object, Mon
day he announced that he would raise
the amount to $4,000 He has had
detectives at work on the case.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Want No National Legislation.

PORTLAND, Ore,-At the session
of the convention of the American AS
ISOLATION Of Travelling Passenger
Agents resolution was adopted op-
posing any national legislation extend
ing the power of the interstate COM
merce commission over transportation
rates.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Freight Men sian Old Scale.

CHICAGO-Chicago union freight
handlers voted to accept the old wage
scale and conditions which have pre-.
vailed for two years and agreements
to that effect were made with nineteen
railroads against which strikes have
been threatened for the past ten days.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
viii Not DELAY the Treaty.

ST. PETERSBURG-The Associa.
ted Press was assured that the EN-.
perors cruise will not involve delay
in the signing of the peace treaty, an
official copy of which, with all docu.
ments pertaining to the conference,
is on the way here with the members
of the peace commission.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
COUNT OF CASH IN TREASURY
Total is 81 ,25e. 5es,27s and Agrees with
the Books.

WASHINGToN--The count of cash.
notes, bonds and other securities in
the treasury of the United States, Incl.
dent to the transfer of the office of
United States treasurer from William
Ellis Fl. Roberts to Charles H. Treat
was completed Tuesday and found to
agree exactly with the treasury books.
The total of July l, 1905, was found to
be SCHOLARSHIPS.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
THE ANTI-PASS LAW
is TO Be TESTED

PLAINFIELD, Wis.-Charged with
using his railroad pass in violation of
the law, W. B. Angelo, an attorney for
the Wisconsin Central, Railway COM
pany, and holding position as a no.
tary public, was formally placed I'M
der arrest on complaint of w. H. Ber-
ry, editor of a newspaper at Wau-
shara Wiz. The action is for the pur-
pose of testing the anti-pass law pass
ed by the last legislature.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Or. Harper Operated Upon.

Characterization Harper OF the
University of Chicago has undergone
another operation, and according to a
statement issued by his family he is
resting comfortably. The operation
was a slight one.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Induloes in a Final Fioht.

MEXICO-VictOr Martinez, known
here as Hundred Fights" Martinez,
has been killed after long career of
violence. He fought Saturday night
with Juan Hernandez over the latter's
refusal to drink with him. He was
stabbed in the heart.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
GOOD RADIANCE
TO BAD RUBBISH

MANILA-Felizarbo chief of the
outlaws in the province of Cavite, who
for long time have made trouble
for the authorities, was surrounded
near the Batangas border and jump
ed over a cliff. He was killed by the
fall. His death, it is expected, will
end the disturbances in the province
of Cayite.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Accused of Emhezzlement

COUNCIL BLUPFS, la. ]. Riley,
clerk in the money order depart
ment of the Omaha postoflce, was ar
rested here on the charge Of embez-
cling funds of the postal department
amounting to nearly $1,000
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Will Sail for Home.

WASHINGTON-The Japanese min
ister. M, Takahira, expects to sail for
his home in japan in few weeks to
Join Nine, Takahira. who has been
over there for nearly two years.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Buffalo Bills Horses Shot.

CHICAGO-A special to the Record
Herald from Cody, Wyo,, says: Word
has been received to the effect that
colonel w. F. Cody's buffalo Bid
Wild West show has been quarantined
in France and that all of the show
horses, many of them worth over
$1,000 each, have been shot under Of
fetal orders on account of CHAMBERS.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Launches Boom for Folk.

PORTLAND, Ore.-Governor Cham
berlain, during the Missouri day ex-
ercises at the Lewis and Clark fair,
launched the boom for Governor Folk
as the next presidential candidate on
the democratic ticket
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Manchurlan Ports opened.

LONDON-The Shanghai CORE
spondent of the Morning Post says
that an imperial decree has been is
sued ordering many of the ports in
Manchuria to be opened equally to all
treaty powers.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Iosenh Lanndon is Dead

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Joseph Lang.
don, the last survivor Of the company
of cavalry which captured jefferson
Davis, is dead at his home in Taco
ma, Wash He liv"d for many years
at st, Joseph. Nc
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Ambassador Meyer Leaves Berlin.

BERLIN--Mr. Meyer the American
ambassador at st, Petersburg, left
Berlin Friday night for Hamburg,
where 1t is presumed he will see EN-
peror William.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
State of Siege Proclaimed.

ST. PETERSBURG-The emperor
has ordered a state of siege to be pro
claimed in the town and district of
Bielostk owing to the disturbances
there.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Perished in the Alps.

ROME-A prominent painter, Fran.
cesco Vitalini. who had been spending
his vacation in the Alps. has disap-
peared and It is feared that he has
been killed by an accident.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Mrs. Neil BURGESS Dead.

NEW YORK-Mrs, Neil Burgess,
wife of the actor and niece OF j. H.
Stoddard. died Sunday at her home in
Highlands, n. ].
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1905-09-28
Pastor Dies While PRAYING.

MONROE, Ga.-Rev William F.
Robinson, pastor of the Methodist
church here, died suddenly while pray.
ing in the Baptist church during the
morning service.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-12-02
EIOUSAS. ST. LANDRY, La. DECEMBER 2. 1905
"The Honeymoon. -

"The Honey Moon," the most
sparkling and delightful gem of
comedy ever constructed, will be
presented at Sandoz Opera House
on Saturday, Dec. End, by Miss
Charlotte Burnett, the dainty
comedienne and a carefully Sc
lected cast of we'll known and
recognized artists.
In speaking of "The Honey
Moon," the noted lawyer, John
A. Chisolin, who is known as art
connaisseur and critic, remarked
when he saw "The Honeymoon"
in New York: "It is the brightest,
most amusing play staged here in
many day, but honeymoon
like that in these days would
surely lead to q divorce court,
and not eternal bliss
Charlotte Burnett is particular
ly suited to play the distinguished
heroine Juliana: she has the
archness; the coquetry; the dane
ing eyes and saucy curls and the
dainty form to portray the lighter
scenes. She shows her high
ability also as an emotional ac-
tress in the pathetic scenes,
which she plays with simple sim
cerity and girlish loveliness that
endears her at once to every in
dividual in the audience.
The. scenery and costumes are
gorgeous, neither money or eff
fort being spared to make this the
most beautiful production leaving
New York.
At Sandoz Opera House on
Dec. End.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1905-12-02

1t was "a magnanlmous act ON
the part of Mayor McClellen, of
New York, to join with Mr..
Hearst to demand the production
of the original tally-sheets of the
late election. He says further
that If he was counted in, he will
refuse to qualify and if a dis
honest vote was cast for him 1t
must be thrown out. MeClellen
is the right sort of American and
there are only a few like him IN
the list of those who nurse from
the public swili-tub. His retire
ment-in the event of his losing
the Office of mayor of the big
city-will leave him a bigger man
than holding the. place-Franklin
Watchman-