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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
Has No Use for Umbrellas.

Speaker Cannon long ago aban-
doned, if he ever contracted, the UNI
brella habit. The other day in Wash
ington, in the midst of drenching
rain, he visited the white house with
some papers which he wished the
friend coming out. The latter was
carefully galoSned and mackintoshed,
In response 10 an astonished query
Mr.. Cannon said: "If l had an UNI
brella when left the house to walk
up here | wouldn't have it now. The
umbrella habit would be mighty ex-
pensive for me-"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
Better 1han Alarm Clock.

On mornings wen Andrew Carne-
gle has been in New York in the past
year he has had Walter C. Gale, or
ganist of the Broadway tabernacle,
come to his Fifth avenue home at
Ninety-second street at Z o'clock in
the morning and play on the great or
gan that is built in the lower hallway
of the steel masters mansion. Mr..
Carnegie is usually Weakened by the
music. II is understood that Mr.. Gale
is very well paid for getting up early
enough in the morning to wake the
millionaire, who is a great 'over of
music
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
New Workers Living in Hotels.

Wealthy New Workers. manifest an
increasing tendency to live out of the
city. Social observers go so far as
to say there are indications that ere
long the families who have longest
been identified with New York will
choose to make their homes in sub
urb and will be satisfied with an oc-
casional visit to town. What is more,
most of these persons, even to the
richest, will prefer to put up at a
hotel or to live in an apartment hotel
when they do come to town instead Of
maintaining an establishment of their
own.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
Hard.prlnklna Statesmen.

William Sulzer, the Tammany con-
gresham who has Inst been present
ed with some thirty quarts of rare old
liquor, has never taken more than
half a dozen drinks in his life. Mr.
Sulzer is wont to recall a celebration
while he was speaker of the New
York state assembly. Senator Ed
munds of Vermont on that occasion
was a principal speaker and before he
began his remarks he had caused the
disappearance of nearly quart of
fine old brandy. Later in the day Mr..
Edmunds did away with about the
same amount of old rye, The distin-
guished Vermonter is about the last
of the old card led By Thurman Of
Ohio, to the members of which a
quart Of liquor was just enough for
fluid at one neal
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
Nine. Loubet Is PopuIar.

Nine. Loubet, the wife of the presi-
dent of the French republic, is a typi-
cal Frenchwoman, and has become,
since her arrival at the Elysee, ex-
ceedingly popular, Nine. Loubet has
the strong maternal instinct which
always distinguishes southern
Frenchwoman; she is fond and
vigilant mother and is often met
walking about in the neighborhood of
the palace with her youngest son.
From the first she has taken special
interest in all those charitable insti-
tutions designed to benefit the chill
dren of the poor and the orphans of
Paris.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
NOT WORTH THE FIVE DOLLARS
Cheaper to Pay Rent Than Take the
device"

Device"
Judge James J. Banks, the well
known Denver lawyer, Is a native Of
the south. 1t was in Birmingham,
Ala, that he hung out his first shingle.
For a long while Judge Banks sat in
his office and wondered what law
client looked like. He would read
and study to pass the long hours
away. Every time he heard footsteps
in the hall he would straighten up,
assume an air of knowledge, and wait,
only to be disappointed. One day an
old negro woman entered his office.
rs yo' de lawyah MANI" she asked.
Judge Banks Immediately was all at
tention. This surely was client. He
answered in the Affirmative.
We'll, sah," said the old woman,
"Ah wants ter ak yo' device. Now,
yo' see. All owes ma rent on ma
house. All KANT pay hit, en- de lam
lord say he gwine put me out mex
week eff All doan'' fotch round de
cash. What's All gwine ter do Mis-
tab lawyah MANI"
Judge BdnhS gave nlmSelI over 10
deep study for moment. Then he
told the old woman that, with due
process Of law, the landlord could be
compelled to give her a months no
tice. The first client was delighted.
We'll, now, young man." she said,
"Ah's mighty much erbliged ter you.
Yo' suhtinly es smaht. Good morn
inl"
Hold on" came from the young
lawyer. Haven't you forgotten some
thing?"
"How's dat?" asked the old negress
did All done drapped sometime"
NO" said Judge Banks, "but my
fee is SIS. You must pay me for that
advice"
The old negress hesitated. Then
she took hold of tho doorknob.
'Mistah," she said, "Ah doan' want
20 ole device. Keep hit. Dat rent
amt but foah dollars And out she
went.-Denver Post.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
In ExtenuatIon,

Don't allus be to- everlastin'ly rough
On the Teller tina made a mistake,
Cause mebbe his feslln's has suffered
enough
For the trouble he's managed to make.
An even sometimes when he holds his
head high
An has an impenitent look in his eye
He's bluffin' it out for one more chance
to try
To square up his former mistake.
An perhaps there's this much to be said
on the side
or the Teller that's made mistake;
He Jumped into life an he really tried
His share of the burden to take.
An instead Of the idle, contented an
free,
Who eats up the honey an sneers at the
bee,
It's more credit to be-or II seems so to
me
The Teller that made a mistake.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
Receives Reward for Bravery.

S. H. Alexander, who, four years
ago. successfully defended the post
office at Emma, N. c., from the attack
OF four armed burglars, displaying al
most incredible bravery in resisting
their attack, has been given promotion
from the position OF laborer to that OF
a clerkship in the postofice depart.
ment in Washington as a reward. An
official statement detailing the circum.
stances was issued as an additional
honor.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
POWER PLANTS FOR. NIAGARA.
Scheme Now on Foot to Utilize the
Lower River.

Lower River.
Always room for one more power
plant at Niagara. The latest looks to
eighty feet in length of two and
half miles, with the whirlpool nearly
at the center of this length. This Is
about half the descent of the great
cataract above and is made by the en-
tire volume of water that passes over
both the American and Horseshoe
falls. Alton d. Adams calculates that
the unused power of these rapids
just above and below the whirlpool
could develop half as much power as
could be developed by diverting the
entire flow of Niagara river at the
falls. If the American falls are to be
saved further concessions must be
limited to the gorge and lower rap
ids. His idea is to build pipe lines
between the upper and lower points
of the rapids. Niagara river has a
normal discharge of $4,000 cubic feet
of water a second, and this water
falling eighty feet develops 100000
gross horse power. Making due allow
ance for losses in the pipe line, water
wheels, tailrace and generators, II
may fairly be said that 60 per cent of
the gross energy could be delivered
as electric current if the entire dis
charge of the river were utilized. This
net power is twice as great as that
Of all the electric plants now complet-
ed and under construction at Niagara
falls.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
Prominent Antiquarian Dead.

Richard O'Flynn, The most promi-
nent Irish antiquarian in New Eng
land, is dead in Worcester, Mass,
aged &c years, He came to this coun-
try in 1851, He was a molder by
trade, but for the last thirty years
kept a store, doing an extensive bust
ness in all kinds of antiques. He
represented scve~ol steamship COM
NAMES and financial institutions In
Great Britain and IrelaT'
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25

the bar in 1872. He was a member Of
congress in 1SS9-1S95 and was elected
Judge of the justice court of appeals
in 1894 His home is at Greenup, Ky.
He was reelected to the appellate
court in 1900.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25

Great minds. like Heaven, are pleas
ed in doing good, though the migrate
full subjects of their favors are bar.
rem In return.-Rowe.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25

Thomas H. Paynter, who was sell
ected for United States senator from
Kentucky, will succeed Senator
Blackburn at Washington. Paynter
was born in Lewis county, Kentucky,
in 1851, attended Central college at
Danville, KY, and was admitted to
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25

In the gates Of eternity the black
hand and the white hold each other
with an equal clasp.-Mrs. Stnwe.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-01-25
COMES OF DIPLOMATIC FAMILY.
Peruvian Minister Has Line OF States
men Behind Him.

Felipe Pardo, the new Peruvian
minister to the United States, be-
longs to one of the oldest and most
distinguished families in the South
American republic, family Of states
men and politicians. He Is near
relative Of DR.. Jose Pardo, the newly
elected president of Peru, and is a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
The NIachinists, Strike.

Negotiations between the strl king taa.
rhinists OF the Southern Railway and
the officials OF the company we're re-
sumed Yesterday ia Washington for the
first time since the wslk-Out ten days
ago. A committee Of the strikers aud
President O. Cornell, of the lnternatiou-
al Association of Mschinists, had an in
formal conference with General Mana
ger Spencer, of the Southern, in which
differences were generally discussed, but
no direct understanding was reached.
Mr.. O'Couneil announced a, the COR.
clusion of the conference that it would
be resumed today, when something deh-
mite probably will result. AS matters
now stand, the machinists demand an
annual increase in there aggregate pay
rolls Of approximately $4,000, which
means an increase of p cents an hour.
The Southern offered, before the strike,
a graduated scale that would increase
the msehinists' pay roll by about $l5, 600
a year. Southern Railway officials ssy
enough men remained at work in the
shops 20 make repairs upon ro'nng s'ock
40 far found necessary. At the same
slime, it is said, all construction work has
been stopped.
1t IS reported that the railway company
is considering the sdyisabilty OF pract-
icaly closing the machine chops at this
city, and keep only corporars guard OF
workmeu to make temporary or urgent
repairs TO engines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Personal.

Mrs. Z. A. Tucker is visiting friends
10 Orange.
Mr. Lewis A. Smoot is visiting Mr..
w. D. Grymes, in King George county.
S,gnor Don Luis F. Pastor, secretary
of the Spanish Legation, and Mrs. Pas
tor, whose marriage took pltce 10 balti-
more lat June, have taken house ON
@ street. ia Washington, for the coming
sa.on. Mrs.. Pastor wss formerly Miss
Constance C~zeuove Lee, daughter oil
Mrs. Frances Dupont Lee of this city.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Claire Sellmat, dsugh-
ter of Mrs Henry Sellmsn, of Leesburg,
With Lieutenant Mckinley, U. :. A,
on October 27, at Fort Reilly. Kansas,
where Mrs 5ellman has been FOR the
past wear with her uncle, Major Thomas
Bentley Mott, u. 8. A. The bTide-elecl
has many friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil. Leterman, oil
Charlottesville, have issued invitations
to the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Horlense Pauline Leterman, and Mr..
Sam Stone, which will take place In
Charlottesville on Monday evening, NO
vember fifth, at eight O'Clock. The bride
elect is a granddaughter of ex Mayor
Henry Strauss. Of this city.
Miss Alma Gray, of Fredericksburg, Is
visiting her aunts, the Misses Hunter, on
Prince street.
Mr. G. G. Carlin is quite sick at his
home on Washington street.
Mr.. Ernest M. Demsine, mining co.
gineer, of this city, left last night for
Phoenix, Arizons, where he will engage
in copper mining.
DR.. william +. Williamson left today Tor
Richmond, where tomorrow upon the stand
| in Henrico court he will be associated With
| DIR. 4. c. Bryan in behalf Of the American
| locomotive Works in the suit OF W.. ii.
Mcnamara, of Manchester, vs.. the American
Locomotive Works, Of Richmond.
Mr.. NJ. Williams AID Miss Ruth Shaver
were married at Monnt Sidney, Augusta coun;
ty. today The newly-married couple VIII
leave Stanton at 10 o'clock TOMORROW morn
ing for this city, where they will be the guests
| of Mrs. Lula Pullin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
The Robbins shows.

From the imperial days of ancient
Rome to those OF costly and curious ra-
dium is far cry, aud yet, in their "fri-
buusl of Nations" the Frank A. Rob-
bins Co. with itsnew great feature shows,
seems TO have covered the Intervening
centuries after a fashion calculated to
most brilliantly aud impressively appeal
to the public eye. The feature named
comprises an heroic historical pageant
in which the most famous epocbs are
designated by representatives OF .heir
greatest rulers aud their courts and mar
tisl stats, disposed in accurately and
ROYALTY robed tableaux on gorgeous
goats, Drawn by splendidly caparisoued
blue-ri5boned lhoroughbreds. Here is
an eyt-feast of impressive individuality
and stimulaut to historical inquiry OF
great benefit to the young. This and
the many other feature novelties ana
animal aud arenic attractions OF the ex-
hibition named will be here on next
Saturday. A street parade will be given
at II o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
,nnA. RREVITlEs

The electric railway company has re-
moved the machinery from the old
power house, at New Alexaudris, 10
the building at the southSest corner of
Prince and Royal streets The company
intends TO establish a generator at this
mint. which wi receive power from the
Four Mile Run power house.
With > petition barring the signatures Of
majority If tn gu ifed voters IN The dis
,rict lanes VI eit will appear before
md. Nicol. of the 'exandri. County Cir
cuit Court. ,omnrrsv for . hearing 90 a motion
IN grant him license to sell liquor at q
Mac ne Rim stoi Junction, Jefferson dis
trict There ar o licensed saloons there
now.
FreIerick. tn. two esr-old son Of Mr..
Fraderick aud Mr. Gertrude NJ. Ayers died
his parents' residence, No. 1894 King street,
Yesterday afternoon.
Fried Ci.ms 20 cents dozen. Oysters
f,isi stewed or raw. Dining room open on
sunday during oyster season. G. ID. Zim-
man, Market -pacs. ieo Zou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Fought with Knives.

John Orump and Sarah Robinson,
both colored, we're brought before the
Police Court this morning charged with
cutting each other with knives They
had been arrested by Officer Smith The
ARRAY took place 10 Petersburg" the
northeastern section of the city. Accord,
ing to the woman's story, the cause Of
the trouble was akin to incidents often
occurring in the Whitechapel section Of
London. Crump, she alleged, drew a
knife and cut her. The man In his
statement said the woman accosted him
and during a colloquy that followed she
drew knife and slashed hi n, the blade
passing through the sleeve OF the shirt
on his left arm and grazing the skin.
He exhibited the sleeve in confederation
of his assertion. Justice Cation fined
them s. each for disorderly conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Police Commissioners.

Only routine business was transacted
at the regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Police Commissioners held in
the mayors office last night 1t had
been expected that action would be taken
in reference to the rules governing the
police force, but report from the COM
mittee charged with formulating new
set of regulations was not received.
Mayor Paff WAS absent, he having gone
to Richmond on business. The name OF
Thos. N. Carter, special policeman at
the Opera House. was presented to the
board for confirmation. The nomina-
ton will be confirmed at a called meet
ing to be held shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Fined Fifty Dollars.

Among the cases before the Police
Court this morning was that of a negro
named Oscar Rose, who had been ar
rested by Officers Belts and Nicholson
charged with shooting at james Pendle-
ton, colored. The trouble occurred near
Fishtown in the vicinity OF a cookshop
conducted by colored woman. When
the officers went after Rose he endeavor-
ed to draw his pistol from holster, but
Officer Nicholson having in the mean
time placed his pistol in front OF his face
the negro kept his weapon in its place.
Justice Cation fined Rose $50. The wit
nesses in the case we're two negroes who
gave their names as Chicken" and
W'Snow Ball." In another case before
the court darkey, who gave his name
as STUMP" was the msterivl witness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Carnegie Awards.

sixteen more awards of funds Or
medals were made yesterday in Pitts
burg, Pa By tae Carnegie Hero Fund
Commission to individuals that have
saved hives and whose deeds of heroism
have been brought to the attention OF the
commission. With yesterdays awards
the total up to date lie AZ, aud it was an
nounced that the delivery of the medals
which have been in course OF prePira-
tion would begin at once.
The commission yesterday had an in-
tricate case Of previous award before it.
Abou. a year ago Mrs Sadie Lewis
Crsbbe Lost her life in rescuing a negro
from drowning near Heathsville, Va.
She left a husband and four children,
and, at a previous meeting, the commits
sion awarded a silver medal to the hus-
band and set aside 81 900 to purchase
farm for the children. Yesterday the
attention Of the. commission was called
to the fact that the husband had remar-
ried, and, to comply with the terms OF
Mr.. Carnegie maintaining the commits
sion. the amount of money was increased
to 81, 900, which will be forwarded to a
Baltimore trust company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Police Cn1rt-

Ijdstice Il. B. Cation presiding.J
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
John Crump and Sarah Robinson,
both colored, arrested by Officer Smitn
charged with disorderly conduct were
fined S. each. or
Celia Keys. colored, arrested by ON,
GERS Smith, Belts and Sherwood, charged
with being drunk and disorderly, was
sent to the work house for 30 days.
Oscar Rose, colored, arrested by ON
Ger Belts and Nicholson charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was hned
$50.
Antonio Baker, colored, arrested oy
Officer Smit, charged with using aou-
sive language, was diimissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Engineer and Fireman Scalded.

By the bursting of boiler fue in the
engine dragging the second section OF
train No. 81 on the Southern Railway,
Engineer William A. Craddock and
Fireman w. Stuart Wood, both OF this
city, were painfully scalded by escaping
steam shout II o'clock last night, when
the train was near Clifton station. The
injured men were brought tG their homes
iD this city where they received medical
attention. Engineer Craddock lives on
south Patrick street and Fireman Wood
at 700 Wolfe street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Suit for Damages.

Richard Boyd has filed suit in the Cir,
cult Court of Alexandra county agains'
the Washington, Alex 'ndria and Mount
Vernon Railway Company for damages,
10 the sum of $500. 1t is alleged in the
declaration that, while Boyd was a pas
senger on train of the defendant CON-
pany last June, he was severely wound
ed in row among other passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Will Accept.

Mr. VIM. Albert Smoot, president o.
the Alexandria Chamber OF Commerce,
today received telegram from Mr.. j..
T. Preston, at High Point, n. O., stating
that he would accept the position OF
secretary TO the chamber to which he
was recently elected and that he would
assume the duties of his Office on Novem-
Der lat. Mr.. Preston's many friends in
this city will be glad to learn Of his de-
cision. For several years he was The
Alexandria agent of the Southern Rail =
way, in which position he showed him :
self to be capable and Efficient business
man, and he made host of friends while
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Accident to a Steamer.

A colored deck hand on the steamer
Estelle Randall fell down a companion
way of that steamer while she was on her
way from Washington to this city this
morning. In his fall he broke a gauge
cock, and it became necessary to atop
the steamer and low of steam. ln the
meantime the boat was blown ashore but
it was later towed to this city where the
damage was repaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
The Weather.

The weather continued rainy through
out last night with a cool northeast
wind. Similar conditions have prevailed
today. The northeast winds have caused
high tides 10 the river. The water this
morning spread some distance over King
street. between Union and the Strand.
The tide also spread over the Strand at
Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Printers FurlOughed.

About 400 printers, or one-sixth Of
the entire force employed in the Govern
ment Printing Office. we're furloughed
yesterday for one day on account of the
scarcity of work. 1t is understood this
method will be pursued by the Public
Printer until work justiies full time.
The introduction Of machines is already
having its effect. This season of the
year is usually the buSiest With the
big print shop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Double Tracks Nearly Completed

President VIM. Josiah Leake, of the
R., F. & P. and Washington-Southern
Railways, says the "slide" at the new
fill at Neabsco Creek, between Quantico
and this city has at last ceased. This
Gil has given the railroad all manner of
trouble, and perhaps a million yards OF
earth has been dumped only to disappear
in the marsh on each side of the fill.
There now remains but one bad place on
the road, the new fill at Talbotts, above
Frauconis The entire new double track
will be in operation within six months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Circuit Court for the County.
CJudge c.. f.. Nicol presiding.

The case of the Commonwealth VS.. John
Cisco indicted for an attempt to commit an
assault upon Mrs. Bessie Welch. was called
in the Circuit Court of Alexandria county
this morning aud vas on trial when this re
port closed The prisoner is an Austrian and
has much difficulty in making himself under
stood. He is being assisted by an interpreter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
Rnf One Watchman ON Iluty

There is now no night Waterman at
the intersection Of King and Henry
streets. Heretofore when trains have
passed over the Henry street track two
men performed duty at that intersection,
one during the day and one at night.
But one Waterman is now on duty and
he remains at his post from z O'Clock in
the morning until at night. Most OF
the trains pass over Henry street after
dark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18
ALucky Postmistress.

is Miss Alexander, of Cary, Me-, who has
found DIR. Kings New Life Pills to be the
best remedy she ever tried for keeping the
Stomach, LIVER and Bowels in perfect order.
You'll agree with her if you try these pain
less purifiers that infuse new life. Guaranteed
by <. s. Leadbeater Il Sons Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-18

If an article is initiated. the original Is
always best Think it over, and when you
90 to buy that box OF salye to keep around
the house, get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saiye;;
II is the original aud the name IS stamped
ON avery box Good for eczema, letter, boils,
cuts and bruises, and especially recommended
for piles. Sold by W. F. Creighton d Co..
40l King street.