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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
.curen Is Centuries Old.

A prominent member of the Italian
chamber of deputies has taken a leaf
out of the book of his illustrious con-
frere, Marcus Tullius Cicero, by bath
ing in the mud of lake Aguan, as Cice.
ro did 1000 years ago, in order to get
rid of the govt, The mud of the stand.
ing waters in the district west of
Naples was famous from early times
:or the relief of anthritis, The luxu-
rious high livers of the imperial days
knew their efficacy, and no doubt, did
their cure" there in much the same
fashion as their modern representa-
tive does.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
THAT OTHER WOMAN
MRS. NEWMARIE VOICES
GRIEVANCE.
Demand for Explanation Left George
Very Much ain the Air" But OF
Course II Turned Out
All Right.

When Mr.. Newmarie came home the
other evening he was not greeted with
the close, loving embrace and sweet,
clinging kiss with which Mrs. New
marie always met him. On the con.
trary, that lady stood like an aveng-
ing spirit in the hall, her dark eyes
flashing and her proud breast rising
and falling like stormy sea.
Horrified at her appearance, Mr..
Newmarie stepped back.
Rose" he cried, ARE you mad?"
There was no answer Immediately.
Mrs. Newmarie stood there, her hands
nervously working and her eyes fash
ing fire. At length she spoke:
George" and her voice was ter
rible in it's anger, "Mr. Newmarie, am
/ your wife?"
why, of course, darling" said he.
Don't call me darling! Then, If
am your wife, perhaps you can ex-
plain who that other woman is" And
she folded her arms and looked clear
through him, even to the collar stud
at the back of his neck.
"Mr. Newmarie was surprised.
What other woman?" he gasped.
THE beautiful blonde"
WHAT"
with great blue eyes, and"
"Rose?"
Golden, curly hair, and"
who is she?"
Teeth like pearls!"
Are you crazy, Or"
"The one in the sealskin jacket.
and"
But what"
who calls you love and kiss"
Heavens, what has got into your
who fawns on your neck and
plays with your mustache, and says
you are the only man she ever loved
and-O.o-o-h! you b-r-r-r-rute!"
And she burst into sobs Mr. New.
marie gathered himself together suf
ficiently to rush to his wifes assist
ance, crying:
Rose, my dear wife, tell me-"
Don't touch me-" she shrieked
60 to her-go to her at once!" AS
for me, l shall kill myself! o, George
how-how c-could you deceive your
p-p-poor little wife so terribly? o
o, o." And she fell sobbing into his
arms.
Mr.. Newmarie laid her trembling
form upon the sofa and bent over hel
in protestations of his innocence.
It's wicked lie that some one
has been telling you," he said "WhC
was it,"
mo one" she replied.
Then, where did you"
Il dreamt it, George" she said
while | was taking a nap on the sof;
this afternoon. And it all seemed 81
true! Isn't it, love?"
And he replied-but there are som,
things that cannot be put into words
London Tit-Bits.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
All Listen to Proctor.

Probably the most remarkable voice
in the senate is that of the senior Yer
mont senator, Redfield Proctor. 1t has
been called boiler factory voice. but
that description does not begin to do II
justice. When Mr.. Proctor speaks
every senator in the chamber listens;
he cannot help himself. The only way
he can avoid hearing what he says is
by leaving the building. A faint whis
per from Proctor can be heard distinct.
ly in the press gallery. His voice is a
deep bass and is preceded generally
by low rumbling sound that seems to
come from some far-away subcellar in
his anatomy. Then the words pour
forth with great rapidity with the
Earring force of small thunder claps.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09

New Homes In Washington.

Only few days ago the announce
ment was made of the half million
dollar home to be built at Washington
by August Belmont. To-day 1t is gen
eral gossip that options have been Sc
cured by Mrs. Marshall Field, of Chi
cago. and George w. Vanderbilt, of
New York and Biltmore. on residence
property In the northwest. The prop
erty on which the homes for these mil
lionaires is to be erected is the west
end of the square fronting on small
park formed by the intersection OF
New Hampshire avenue and Seven
teenth street. The property has a
frontage of nearly 200 feet.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Liana,s Diplomatic Answer.

One of the surest indications, of the
revolution of sentiment taking place
in China. is the popular movement to-
ward the education of women. One
of the strong advocates for the new
departure is the present Chinese min
lister at Washington, Sir LANG whose
American school life, when for part of
the time he was under the instruction
Of woman teachers, gave him lasting
respect for feminine intellectual pow
ers. Shortly before he left China for
Washington Sir Liang had an inter
view with the empress dowager and
the subject was brought up. II have
been advised" said her majesty Ito
introduce schools for girls into the
empire. But | have noticed that as
soon as women begin the pursuit of
learning they are seized with the
mania for meddling in politics" Sir
Liang was equal to the occasion
Your majesty's subjects rejoice" he
replied, that the 400,000,000 of China
have for their ruler an educated WON
an"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Both Right.

I'm not expecting any package"
said Mrs. Hamlet to the driver of
the delivery wagon, who was per.
sistent.
This is the number" insisted the
driver, looking at his book again.
Name Hamlet, amt it,"
Yes"
NO. TAP"
That's our number"
Then it's for you"
II think not. 1t must be a case
of mistaken identity"
NO. mum. It's a case of beer"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Useful Hornets.

Lawson" said the old colored dea-
con. as he timidly gazed at the hor-
nets nest in the course of construc-
ton among the rafters of the meeting
house, why doan yo git broom
en- sweep dem insects out of de house
oh Worship"
But the wise old parson shook his
head solemnly.
NO, Brudder Simpson, Providence
done sent dem hornets"
En- what fob, pawson?"
why, to keep sleepin' sinnehs
awake. Wild all dem hornets buzzin'
fro de aih deb won't be emmy mo-
snorin' in church dis season"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Unappreciated.

A noted evangelist was preaching
the other day in an uptown church,
says the New York Times. The family
who entertained him had son who
was usually fond of attending service.
When his parents were ready little
Charles fatty refused to go with them.
What's the matter?" asked the
mother, much surprised; ARE you ill?''
mo, but l heard Doctor -- be-
fore, and l don't like him." confessed
the child.
"Oh, Charles, that's a wicked thing
to say" gasped the mother. Tell
mother why"
Well" said Charles, The breaches
so long that l can't keep awake and he
breaches so loud that l can't go to
sleep"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09

THE SIEGE OF WASHINGTON.
European Nations Raise Salaries Of
Their Ambassadors.

Not with armies, not with warships,
but with that which will buy both
nations of Europe are pre-.
pairing their forces for the capture Of
Washington. In 1893 Great Britain
raised the rank Of her envoy at Wash
ngton from minister to ambassador.
France and Germany did likewise the
same year, Russia in 1898, Italy in
1901 and Austria-Hungary in 1892.
Mexico, Brazil and Japan followed the
example of the European powers.
Increased rank requires better hous-
ing, and foreign nations have spent
much since 1898 in buying and build
ing embassies at Washington for their
representatives. Some of these are
splendid enough to be worthy of rank.
ing with many of Europe's palaces.
1t was then left for Great Britain to
discover that her ambassador ought to
be paid as much as the president of
the United States, and Mr.. Bryce is to
receive $4,000 a year, $4,000 more
than his predecessor. AS in 1898 Ger.
many followed Britains lead. so now
her ambassadors salary has been
raised $4,000. Undoubtedly the repre-
sentatives OF other nations have felt
the pinch of prosperity" and would be
glad to receive an increase of salary
The more money the embassies and
legations have to spend the better 1t
will be for the shopkeepers of Wash
ington. The diplomatic benefits are
not so obvious.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
tourists and Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon, the home of Wash
ington and his burial place, is visited
by thousands of tourists every year,
but Washingtonians don't go there,
You hear Washington folks endeavor-
ing to flag their visiting relatives and
friends from other places from the trip
to Mount Vernon. Most folks who
visit Washington want to see Mount
Vernon. They suggest the trips to
their Washington entertainers as soon
as they get there.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
skllI.ul Woman Chess PLAYER,

Mrs. Baird, who has been called the
Queen of Chess" has published 1900
chess problems and no woman has
eclipsed the position which she holds
in the chess world! She possesses
about so prizes secured in open COM
petitions. Mrs. Baird's father, mother
and two brothers share her enthusiasm
for chess. She has other recreations,
including archery, tennis and cycling,
while she has always been very fond
of designing illuminations,-St Louis
Republic.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
METHoDlsM IN EARLY OHIO.
Lorenzo Dow, Peter Cartwright and
other Famous Circuit Riders.

Few romances, says the Youths
Ohio Methodism. No part of the
United States found a more fruitful
field or yielded greater harvest
In 1915 John Stewart, a free mulat-
to living in Marietta, addicted to
drunkenness, and on the way to the
river to drown himself, heard the
voice of circuit rider, stopped at
the church door to listen, and went
home with an awakened conscience.
He soon volunteered to go among the
Indian tribes and tell his story. Wan
dering northward, he came to a Wy
andotte village on the Sandusky river
He could read and sing, and he soon
had the whole tribe under his infiu-
ence. He died at the age Of 81
mourned and honored, the first Amer
lean missionary of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
One of Stewards converts was Be-
ween-the-Legs, d. Wyandotte chief.
He was born at Lower Sandusky, now
Fremont, o., took the American side
in the war of 1912, and accompanied
Harrison in his invasion of Canada.
Bishop McCabes uncle, DR.. l.. D..
McCabe, a notable Ohio Methodist,
was named after that famous circuit
rider, Lorenzo Dow. Dow was cele-
brated for his eccentricities of dress
and speech as well as for his zeal.
He wore no buttons on his coat, but
tied the garment around his waist
with a rope. He would make appoint.
ments to preach months in advance,
and so implicit was the faith of his
promises that on the appointed days
great crowds would gather from miles
around One instance is recorded
where Dow preached thus punctually
to the minute on an appointment
made five years previous.
OF Peter Cartwright, an Ohio "son
of thunder" licensed to preach al
the age of II, it is said that his cir
cults were like lines of battle. One
quarterly meeting was held in the
woods A mob led by two champions
with loaded whips invaded it. Cart
| WllSlI OSiHOu VIC oitSI biiS o'iSi VI
the principal rioters, threw then
down, and aided by friends, secured
80 persons, whom he marched off tC
an empty tent, had them guarded owe
night, and brought all to justice
His sermon that day was from thu
text: The gates of hell shall no
prevail"
Cartwright during his 65 years o
preaching received 10000 member
into the church.
The camp meeting originated ant
attained it's highest development il
Ohio. Under Bishop McKendree sucl
was the eagerness of the people to al
tend that the roads were literall
crowded with those pressing thei
way to the groves. Entire neighbol
hoods were forsaken for season b
; their inhabitants. A bishops salar
at that time was from $40 to $50
year and travelling expenses. Fror
this pittance he had to buy his clothe
and provide for his family.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
WILD AND WARLIKE
iLoNGoTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
A FERocloUs TRIBE.
Secure in Their Mountain Businesses,
They Have Never Acknowledged
the soverei enty Of Spain or
America.

There is one wild warlike tribe In
the philippines that has stubbornly
refused for centuries to become at
tracted OF assimilated by the Chris
tian inhabitants.
These people are known as the Hon
gots and are found In the mountains
near Baler, says the Manila American.
This tribe comes within the jurisdic-
ton of Tayabas, and according to
Gov. Quezon's report, there is one Sec
ton north of Dagcan inhabited by
these people where no Christian has
ever penetrated, and where the SOW
ereignty of Spain or the United States
has never been acknowledged. Gov.
Quezon says:
"The Ilongots are found only in the
mountains of Baler, from Dlpaculan,
Diarabasin and Dinadianan to lsa-
bella, toward the north, and from the
mountains of San Jose de Casigaran
as far as Pantabangan and Carranga-
Ian, toward the west.
They are ferocious race, always
on the lookout for an opportunity to
kill the inhabitants of every other set
Element.
"The road between Pantabangan
and Baler is wont to be the scene of
these attacks on the part of these
nfidels on Christian Filipinos.
During the time Of Spanish. gov
eminent troops were wont to be sent
to the mountains to punish the Hon
COTS when they assassinated Chris
tian Filipinos, and then the former
would either surrender or remain
quiet for some time, paying a tax OF
30 centimos for each male inhabitant
over IS and under so, collectable in
tobacco leaves, as they had no money
Then their local authorities were
appointed from among their number
Practically, however, these authorities
appointed by the Spanish government
were never acknowledged or recog
nized by the inhabitants of each set
Element, those really recognized as
such being the leaders whose valol
and great ferocity inspired terror II
all others. The Ilongots of San Jose
| iipdSu1uh, Iiul anu DoSSdi
were the ones unsubjugated by the
Spanish, and as no Christian has beer
there their number cannot be esti
mated, but it is known that the,
are more numerous than the Ilongot
who were subjugated, from the in
formation given by the latter.
"Their warlike arms are the arrow
the campilan Ga wide bolo. yer.
light and well sharpened, about tw,
and half hand-breadths in length
and the lance. Their defensive arm /
a shield three feet long by one foo
wide, called calasag.
Their attacks are always charaC
terized by treachery, they lie in wal
in the bush and ambush their victims
from their hiding place they us
their lances, and when wounded, dis
patch their enemies, taking thei
heads and leaving the body where /
fell The head is carried away ant
preserved as trophy of war, feas
being celebrated upon the arrival o
the head at their settlement.
For an Ilongot to marry it is nee
essary that he first bring the humble
of heads of Christians or infides tina
his future father-in.law may designate
which heads must have been cut OF
by the sutton himself
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
SO Small.

And it came to pass that soul weigh
ing was scientific fad.
I'D like to get pair of the most
delicate scales you can put up" said
the great physician.
Yes, sir" replied the great manu-
facturer Of scales. I'VE can construct
you pair that will register the
weight of human hair"
Indeed! Well, could you con-
struct he a pair that would register
the weight of moles hair?"
"Mole's hair? Great Scott! What
10 you want to use them for?"
81 want to weigh the soul of trust
baron
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Reward for Faithful Service.

For the last two years of his service
in congress Mr.. Theobold often, of
Milwaukee, Wis, has led a Sunday
night sacred song service for the
guests of the hotel in which he lived
at Washington. Recently he was pre-
sented with a gold watch fob in behalf
of those whom he had led in the serv-
ce-Congressman Crumpacker's wife
making the presentation speech.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Cabinet officers Signatures.

Secretary Root, although his full
name, Elihu Root, is not long one,
found it laborious 10 put his whole
name on his state department mail, so
he now simply signs 1t &c. Root" Sec
rotary Bonaparte's right arm does not
seem to have grown tired however,
In signing his mail he still signs his
full name, Charles J. Banaparte."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Bottle Iona Afloat.

The greatest length of time which
any bottle has been known to re-
main afloat is 81 years. A bottle
containing a message, which was
thrown overheard by an American sea
captain off Newfoundland in 1878, was
picked up off the west COAT of Ireland
early in 1899.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Lunch for Hungry Youngsters,

Miss Julia Richman, a district su.
perintendent in New York schools, is
having great success with a penny
luncheon of crackers and milk for
the youngest children. An investiga.
ton not long ago in that city showed
10000 breakfastless children In the
public schools.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Bird Is alraffe,s Companion.

The red billed weaver bird is a
constant companion of the giraffe,
perching itself upon the withers and
flying along when its host takes to
fight and Immediately alighting again
on its back at the first opportunity.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
Rich Production of Silver Mines.

The Potosi silver mines, in Bolivia,
have been worked since 1916. and
have produced e6OO,OOO,OOO worth OF
silver.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-09
ST. oaudens to pesIon Coin.

Augustus ST. Gaudens has been com.
missioned by the treasury department
to execute a new design for the $40
gold piece.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-10

habit was carried to the extreme Of
sending out the entire house commit
tee on public buildings and grounds to
examine proffered federal building
sites at Boston, Pittsburg and other
cities
The cost Of the congressional junket,
a very considerable item, might be ex-
cused II results justified IT, The en-
tire atmosphere of the junketing party.
however. is not conducive to the study
of questions demanding legislative CON
sideration. The excursionists enjoy
banquets and receptions, have a good
time and return without having had
opportunity. II they had the inclina-
ton, to make the study and investiga-
ton which furnished the excuse for
the trip. Secretary Taft's refusal to
have his work hampered by an ofhcial
encourage on his trip TO the Philip
pines Is an effective argument against
the junket system.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-10
4 nAN ON JuNKErINa.

The public will approve Secretary
Taft's decision to take no congressional
party with him on his coming visit to
the Philippines. He explains, briefly,
that he proposes to make the trip
purely on business for the govern
ment and will have no time to devote
to entertainment of guests, whose
presence could lend nothing to the So
luton of the business problems, but
might, on the other hand. interfere
with his efforts and consume time that
he can not we'll spare.
This is a radical departure from the
policy adopted by the secretary of war
on the occasion of his last visit to the
Philippines. At that time he was &C
companied by the largest party of con-
gressmen and friends that ever COM
posed an Official junket. The avowed
purpose at that time was that the con-
gressmen might study the Philippine
situation at close range and be won to
the support of Mr.. Taft's measure pro-
viding for a removal of the tariff on
Philippine products. The party spent
some weeks in the Philippines, reyeled
in entertainments that cost the Phil
ippine government a large amount of
money, rode to and from Manila on
government transports and returned to
the United States to announce the en-
gagement of Miss Alice Roosevelt,
daughter Of the president, to Nicholas
Longworth, a congressman from Ohio.
That seems to have been the net re-
suit of the Philippine junket When
,the Philippine tariff bill was brought
up. nothing developed in the debate to
indicate that any member of the party
had gained any information about
Philippine needs or Philippine rights
by the visit to the archipelago. The
Philippine tariff bill is still pending in
congress.
While congressional iunkets have
become distressingly common in the
last few years, the record fails TO dis
close that any important congressional
legislation has been influenced by
them. Two senatorial parties have Wis
tied Alaska, but the Alaskans complain
that they have been unable to secure
any legislation protecting their forests.
game or other resources, although no
open opposition has been offered. The
press measures they promised to sup
port. Several congressional parties
have visited Panama and Porto Rico
and returned with different ideas as to
what action should be taken on prob
lens Affecting those countries and APP
parently without any great addition to
their stock Of information. At the last
session Of the congress the iunket
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-10
Third Term rabOoed.

In answer to a direct interrogation Of the
Boston Journal and the Washington Times
as to his authority for saying that he ac-
cepts Mr.. Roosevelts word touching his
renunciation of a third term. Henry Waiter
son prints the following in the Courier
Journal of May 8:
Most willingly we answer. Except that
the editor OF the Courier-Journal had direct
and precise information, he would have
made no such statement. II came to his
knowledge last winter that in a company
of journalists-many in number-the presi-
dent said:
" I know that you do not trust me, but
why can't you trust me? Why can't you
believe me-have faith in me? tell you
now, upon my honor, that II the next re-
publican national convention dominates me
and adjourns II will have to reassemble,
because / will not accept the nomination.
''This came to Mr.. watterson straight
from Washington. II came from two
responsible sources Of information. II
was coupled with the assurance that those
who heard 1t, and who had believed the
president meant Il and would abide by It.
and hence they took him at his word and
dropped their former opinion.
LAS there was a number Of Journalists
present and the incident happened in Wash
ington, the Washington Times at least
should have no trouble in verifying the
truth Of It. Anyhow, the editor of the
Courier-Journal believes II and accepts It
as final, and hence he, too. has said he
takes the president at his word