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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29

frame. But even steel gives way
sometimes This time it was not in
the engine, but in totally unexpected
quarter on the outside of the craft.
Projecting out from the underbody
Of the stern Is a steel sleeve envelop-
ing the propeller shaft. This shalt is
held to the huh by an upright as thick
as a mans arm. The vibration caused
this shirt to break, and the steel
bludgeon, swinging around and around
with the SHAFT, tore a hole in the hull
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29

New York.--It was a grueliing race
when six 3O.knot torpedoboat destroy
ers recently made the 240-mile dash at
sea from off this city to the mouth of
the Chesapeake bay. The fighters for
supremacy were sisters, built in the
same year--long, low, oliye-colored
craft, four tunnels ralSlng aft, the
power Of 5000 horses in each hull and
II men working each. 1t was the
swiftest and longest competition of
war craft on any seas.
The feet and their dimensions fol-
low
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29

The race was to try out the scor-
pions of the navy under wartime con-
ditions. 1t lasted day and night.
A hitherto undefeated winner came to
grief, and another craft, on which the
bluejackets bet their money, nearly
foundered Two others also had mis-
haps.
Locked in steel hull only quarter
of an inch thick while plunging
through a rolling sea on a black night
IS creepy" business.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29

began to shine, and night glasses
showed haze along the shore that
might have been mistaken for break
ers. Then the TruXtun, having re-
paired her boiler, jumped forward
again, anxious to get back in the run
ming.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29
Under Escort.

A black goat may be seen almost
every day wandering along the streets
of Leeds, England. To all appearances
1t is unattended, but closer observa-
thon reveals the fact that there is al
ways black dog in its immediate vi
entity If any attempt is made to mo-
lest the goat, one bleat is sufficient to
bring the dog to the scene ready to de-
fend its protege.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29

the west-southwest. with a lumpy sea
rolling off shore. AS they neared the
post the fleet closed In on one another
tockeying for position. All had records
of about IS miles. They cut across
one anotheTs stems with the swiftness
of an arrow or curved in circles with
the gracefulness of swallow.
The line glided out past Sandy Hook
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-08-29

ever were with the country, and
wouldn't come hack for anything"
Maybe So" she assented, doubtful
ly. But you will be seeing them pretty
soon, and can find out all about it."
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
NECKWEAR IN FAVOR
SMART STYLES FOR THE COMING
SUMMER.
Handkerchief Stocks VIII Be Largely
Used-Some Of the Most Dressy
kind-Bows of Embroidery
and Lace.


Much of the smartest neckwear de-
signed for spring and summer Is made
from handkerchiefs, and 1t Is so sim
pie to fashion that any needlewoman
of taste can make it for herself. For
a dressy stock take not quite half of
a sheer handkerchief with a scalloped
-buttonholed edge, run several fine
tucks to form the collar, which can DO
finished around the top and down the
back with narrow Valenciennes lace.
Tho average SIZED handkerchief just
goes around the average neck. For
the bow, or jabot, use the remainder
of the handkerchief; plat the mate
rial from the center, making sort
of fan affair; after 1t Is pressed, gath
err the top part slightly to make it mar
row, and tack it onto the collar. An
other style of handkerchief which can
be converted into pretty neck pieces
for palmer wear is that with the col
ored border. Dark blue with touch
Of red makes pretty combination.
The fluffy little bows of embroidery,
lace and linen SO popular now to pin
on as finishing touch to a toilet are
easy to make if one is the least bit
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
and preferences are being kept In tn
backgrO,Ind az never before

and preferences are being kept In tn
background as never before.
This elimination of sectarianism
the evangelical movement may b
either cause or effect-even the evaI
gelists differ on this point. Some sa
that the movement is unprecedented
strong because those lines are bein
ignored, while others protest that the.
are being ignored because the ger
eral revival spirit is SO strong.
What the EvanseIists Say.
II you ask one of the evangelist
who are making big successes in tn
revival field for the cause of the pref
ent movement he will tell you that
Is answer to prayer. This Is wha
Rev. A. G. Dixon said:
1--WE who believe in the efficacy o
prayer believe that God is answering
the petitions that have been going W
for ten years all over the earth for {,
worldwide revival of religion. AL
though the non-church population doeI
not know 1t, the fact is that Christians
for decade have prayed persistent
ly, earnestly and confidently for jus
such a movement as is now in prog
ress. We are still praying and thi
movement is increasing How mucl
stronger 1t will get only God knows.
But l realize this answer will no
satisfy those who do not believe il
prayer. The unchurched, while forced
by what they see to admit the strength
and scope of the present revival move
ment, demand other reasons for 1T
existence. And there probably ar,
other reasons. History shows us tina
faith comes in waves. For some year,
we have had the higher criticism, ant
educational force destructive Of faitl
in the Bible. DR.. Briggs In the east
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

their audiences what church they are
formally affiliated with. In most cases
in the last year has been unprecedent-
ed, and evangelical work of wide
scope is being carried on in much the
same manner as the revival work is
being done in the United States.
From the headquarters of the SAL
walton Army there come reports Of ex-
traordinary interest in the work OF
that remarkable organization and OF
an unusually large number of Saved"
The work of the army, however, fol-
lowing the great humanitarian die.
tum of Gen. Booth that 1--WE should
be willing to do as much for a man
as for a horse" partakes in its daily
manifestation much of the character
of revival and the difference there
fore is not so noticeable. AS an army
officer said: 1--WE are whooping 'er
up all the time, anyway. With us it's
always revival time"
Standing out as the chief feature
of the present movement is the blot
ting out of sectarian lines in the evan
gelistic work. The men who have
met with the greatest success are
those who have paid no attention to
either sectarianism or UNCONVENTIONAL
this is known. but dootrtnal pre1udicss
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
Complaint of the Scientist.

DR.. w. c. Farabee complained
quantity one day before he set out
on his chronological Investigations
among the Indians at the head wa.
ters of the Amazon about the slight.
ing way in which the world still looks
on science. -
"Only in Germany" said DR.. Fara.
bee, "does science get her due. In
some countries she is so hardly used
indeed, that the deduction of the west
ern trapper comes to mind. This trap.
per, noticing a place where roots had
been dug up. examined the spot and
then said calmly So he rose and
brushed the dust from his knees:
This must have been done either by
a wild hog or botanist.'
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
CASE FOR THE SCISSORS.
Here Is One That Can Be Quickly
Cut Out and Sewn Together.

For keeping scissors nice and bright
and in good condition little case OF
some kind is almost a necessity, and
the case we illustrate can be quickly
cut out and sewn together. 1t must
of course be made to fit the scissors
it is intended for, and can be cut out
in one piece and sewn together at the
side.
II an extra little piece of material
should be sewn on to cover the point
of the case, 1t will strengthen 1t and
prevent the points of the scissors
from wearing through. Soft wash
leather is very good material to use.
as it will keep the scissors bright and
in good condition. The tops of old
suede gloves may also be utilized.
There is flap at the top which bends
over to close the case, and fastens
by means of button.
The small diagram illustrates the
shape in which the material should be
cut out, the dotted line showing where
1t folds over, and it is sewn together
on the right hand side. 1t is good
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

portance that milady's luggage should
be easily handled and at the same
time combine all of the comforts pos
sible consistent with compactness.
The black enameled leather English
weekend box is practically a small
trunk, but wonderfully light and cas-.
lily carried by maid or groom, and can
be slowed away in the automobile or
railway carriage with little or no dis.
comfort to its owner. 1t Is lined with
plaid cloth and is provided with
couple of trays, SO that the skirts and
waists may be kept separately and
place found for underclothing,
shoes. slippers and other necessaries.
or course, the toilet articles have
their own bag, preferably a Glad
stone, and the combination of these
two travelling companions makes the
stay over Sunday thoroughly COM
Portable one for even the woman who
expects to crowd into her brief visit
a dance, dinner party, game of
tennis or a meet of the hounds, and
who will require several changes of
clothes in consequence.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
DICTATES OF FASHION.

All the skirts of thin material show
little fullness at the waist line.
A little touch of black velvet some.
where about the gown is a distinctive
note just now.
Valenciennes, torchon and several
other fashionable laces are now imi
tated in gold and silver thread.
Brightest peacock blue appears
now and then, crude in its garishness
and out Of harmony with its sur,
roundings.
The old-time serpentine skirt
weighted with jetted insertions and
trimmings is one of the graceful re-
vivals for slender figures.
Feather toques. composed of two
large wings and some tall feathers
mounted on small velvet frame, are
finding favor in Paris for matinee
wear.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

Dr. Harper of the University Of Chi.
Welhausen-Grafft school In Germany
and many others who have been in
the front of the higher criticism
movement have done much to destroy
faith But there Is a swinging back
from this fad. Darwinism is on the
wane. These things seem to come in
cycles, but each wave Of faith in the
Bible that appears is much stronger
than its predecessor, and in the end
faith must triumph"
Rev. Mr.. Sundays Views.
BILLY" Sunday has some very mate
present movement. Here they are:
1.-THE plan of gathering together
great audiences under one roof is one
source of success. There Is enthusi.
asm in numbers. Formerly they tried
to convert town by holding revival
meetings in church that would not
seat one-fiftieth of the population.
Most of the successful revivalists in
sist nowadays on the erection of a ia.
bernacle big enough to hold thousands,
If there is no such building already in
the town. And people now are 80
prosperous that they freely give
money for this purpose where they
formerly would not.
But back of 1t all is prayer. The
scoffers deny this, but If large mum.
Der of scoffers were to ask human
power to give them certain thing in
a certain way at certain time and
they received this thing they would
be pretty likely to think 1t came from
the power they petitioned for 1t, even
II they could not actually see 1t given.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

handy with a needle. Take a piece
of fine lawn or sheer linen about four
inches wide and eight inches long, roll
hem and whip a narrow lace on the
Sides Basic the tiny plants firmly
and then press them under damp
cloth. Twist heavy thread around
the center of the plating several
times lido not try to sew IT. and then.
cover the center with a piece OF In
sertion to match the lace edging.
These little bow affairs need not nee
essarily be plaited-a piece of mate,
rial edged with fulling of lace and
gathered several times in the middle
will give a pretty fluffy effect Tiny
pieces of all-over embroidery can be
used up in the same way. Round
clasp pins found at the notion coun-
tiers can be sewed on to the backs OF
these bows, making them safer and
more convenient to wear.
But the new neckwear Is not con.
fined to white or wash goods. Little
bows to match the belts seem equally
the thing. If one wears blue belt
with gilt buckle, a quarter of
yard of blue ribbon four inches wide,
tiny gold buckle or two gilt buttons
will make the smartest kind of neck
arrangement to match. Run two rows
of gathering down the ribbon, about
half an inch apart. gather 1t up firm
ly ano cover the shirrings with mar
row strap of ribbon, and on this use
the little gold buckle of the buttons.
A piece of plaid silk bound with a
strip of plain silk and drawn together
in the center with a piece of eyelet
embroidery insertion makes a pretty
addition to plain white waist.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
USE FOR PICTURE POST CARDS.
Pretty Decoration on the Walls of a
Nursery.

A pretty and simple way c. utiliz-
ing picture post cards for the decora-
ton of the walls Of nursery is H.
Illustrated in the accompanying sketch
To suspend them from the wall in the
manner shown is very little trouble,
and they make a nice bright decora.
ton, and are easily added to or chang.
ed, thus making them always new
source of interest.
The cards may be fastened on a
piece Of fine Irvine or strong cotton, or
for preference, narrow robbon by
means of little pieces of stamp paper
over the top of the card They can
then be hung up in large or small fes-
toons round the room. Humorous
cards mixed with views Of places that
perhaps the little ones have visited
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

ious meetings and the harvest of con-
verts have been the most notable in
the history of the country since 1857
In that year occurred a religious
movement that has become historic
by virtue of it's intensity and scope.
Considered in proportion to population
then and now, the movement of 1857
probably was as important as the one
how in progress. Taken without ref
erence to population, the movement
Of 80 years ago was but as drop in
a bucket compared with the scope Of
the revival movement that is abroad
to-day.
The history of religious movements
Of this kind shows that they almost
Invariably have followed on the heels
or have occurred during periods of
deep industrial distress. In the Unit
ed States this has been particularly
true.
Distress Affected Souls.
The religious outbreak of 1857 ap.
parently had it's origin in the distress
of the people, and thousands of those
who had suffered financial losses in
material things flocked to the churches
to pray for relief from their troubles
Monetary disaster rendered the peo-
pie susceptible to religious influences.
Just as misfortune in individual cases
Is a potent factor in the introspection
that often leads to the acceptance of
religion. The great revival of the
late '7Os appears to have had its ORR
gin in similar national condition.
The historic religious movement led
by the late Dwight l.. Moody in Chi
cago and running synchronous to the
worlds fair took place when the coun.
try was entering the throes of one of
the most disastrous industrial panics
in it's history. The same is true of
other nations.
In this respect the present religious
movement differs from nearly all 9th.
ers. There have been ten years Of
unprecedented prosperity. In mate
rial things the country and the people
as individuals have been and are more
prosperous than ever before. Yet,
contrary to history, in the midst of
this marvellous prosperity there arises
and is maintained for at least four
years a constantly growing tide of re-
ligious enthusiasm. The men guiding
the movement say that they see no
evidence of the approach of the end
Of the revival spirit. The number OF
converts is increasing daily, more men
are going into the evangelistic work
and everywhere preparations are be.
ing made for wider activities In the
revival movement.
Revival Began in Australia.
The current religious enthusiasm
in its worldwide sense, dates from
the work of Torrey and Alexander in
australia four years ago. On this
australian tour these evangelisti
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
Persia sparsely Populated.

Large tracts of Persia are uninhab-
tied. The total population is about
100000, which is only IA to the
square mile. The nomsds (Arabs.
Kurds, Lexis. Turks. Lurs, Baluchis
and Gypsies) move from place to
place. according as their animals need
pastures or as their other interests do
mand.-Persia. Past and Present
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

will always amuse them; and as they
are very light in weight, they can be
pinned to the wall with ordinary draw
ing pins, and are easily taken down
when not required.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

made 10000 converts in q month and
thousands upon thousands followed
the first great crowd of converts lin
their acceptance of religion. The fire
thus kindled spread throughout New
Zealand and Australasia. 1t has con-
tinued to burn steadily in that part of
the world, flaming all the time and
breaking out fiercely at intervals. The
men who started it went to London
and the results of their work there are
well remembered. England, Scotland
and Ireland caught the contagion. The
famous Torrey and Alexander meet
ing at Cardiff, Wales, started the
Welsh revival, which was one of the
most amazing religious manifestations
of either ancient or modern times.
Since that time the movement has
gone on as rising tide.
New England In a Fever.
The present revival spirit in this
country appeared in its most distinct
form soon after the wonderful sue
cesses of Torrey and Alexander in
England. New England, cold tempera-
mentally and rock-bound religiously,
cast off it's traditional reserve and
laid itself open to the influences Of the
"oldtime" religion. In Boston the
evangelistic work under Rev. A. G.
Dixon and others resulted in an un.
precidented number of conversions.
All over Canada the same was true.
A four weeks campaign in Toronto
by Torrey and Alexander resulted in
1900 conversions.
Philadelphia next was attacked by
the evangelists, and the enthusiasm
whipped to high pitch, small army
of men, women and children profess
ing conversion. Every section of the
country, outside possibly of the Pa
cific coast, has fallen under the wave
Of religious enthusiasm.
Felt Throughout the West.
The revival in the middle west can
not properly be said to have spread
from Chicago, because the religious
fervor in this part of the United
States has been as much in evidence
in the cities surrounding Chicago for
as long as it has been in the city.
The proportion Of converts to popula-
ton in the smaller cities and towns
also has been much greater than in
Chicago for obvious reasons.
The exact number of converts in
Chicago within the last six months is
not obtainable, for the reason there
have been so many individual revival
movements in Chicago without any
central controlling organization whose
business 1t is to keep track of the
converts, each church doing this work
for itself. The principal evangelists
working in this city estimate the num-
Der to date at from 1000 to 5000. Be-
sides these, many "backsliders" have
been reclaimed and much interest has
been aroused among persons who
have not affiliated themselves with
any church.
Enthusiasm In England.
In England In the Established
church the religious enthusiasm with
ism. Some OF the most effective evan
gelists in the field decline even to tell
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25

Chicago.-The greatest religious re-
vival of modern times is in progress.
Throughout the United States the
manifestations Of enthusiasm have
been no more marked than in foreign
countries. The. movement seems to
be worldwide. China and India are
sending to this country most remarka-
BILE reports of the religious awakening
in those countries. Everywhere the
revival spirit is marked beyond all
precedent :, H.
In the central part of the United
States, with Chicago as the focal
point, the series of "old-time" relig.
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
Enthusiasm In England.

In England In the Established
church the religious enthusiasm with
ism. Some of the most effective evan
gelists in the field decline even to tell
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
THE WEEKEND BOX.
Travelling Necessity for the Woman
of Fashion.

The weekend box Is quite as much
part OF the fashionable woman's
wardrobe as her jewel case or any
other accessory, says the New York
Tribune. for since it has BECOME the
thing to 60 out of town from Satur-
day until Monday 1t IL Of prime i'm
The Jasper news., 1907-04-25
GREAT RELIGIOUS
REVIVAL ON ALL
OVER THE WORLD
Beyond Precedent
HARVEST OF CONVERTS LARGER
THAN EVER KNOWN.

Historic Movement of 1857 Far
Eoipsed in Intensity and Fervor-
Starting with the Work Of Torrey
and Alexander In Australia Four
Years Ago It Has Spread to All Civ.
ilized Countries-What the Evan.
gelists Say of It.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
BRIDE SURPRISES PREACHER
Pastor Finds Waiting Couple His
Daughter and Her Fiance.
Miss BeuIah b. White and Thomas II.
Hall Married Mt Rockville by
Formers Father.
- % The washington Herald.

Speclai 70 me washington Hefdld-
Rockville Md. Feb. There is a
couple in the parlor waiting TO be mar
ried," was the message carried to Rev. s.
r. White while cOZily seated in his study
here last night
The reverend gentleman hastily pre-
pared for the ceremony. and stepped into
the parlor to find that the bTide-to-be was
his only daughter. Miss Beulah T. White.
and the groOm-to-be. her fiance, Thomas
Randolph Hall, OF POolesville
For an instant the reverend gentleman
was puzzled, bat the papers being pro-
duced, he rose to the occasion and pro-
nounced the ceremony that made the pair
man and wife.
IL had been understood for some time
past that Miss White would wed in the
near future. but none Of her friends knew
the day. Ii is also stated that so we'll did
she keep the secret of her approaching
marriage that not even her father. who
performed the ceremony, knew of its ap-
proach until he was asked TO step into
the parlor where a couple waited to be
married
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will make their home
at Poolesville. The bride is the president
Of the Rockville WOman's Club.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
GRATEFUL FOR NOBEL PRIZE.
President ROOseveIt Sends Thanks to
NORWAY Cabinet Member.

Christiania, Norway, Feb. IA let
ter has been received from President
Roosevelt. addressed to J. G. Lovlsnd.
minister of foreign affairs. returning
his hearty thanks for the Nobel peace
prize. He declares that he will value
the diploma and medal as long as he
lives. and that they will be as highly
priced by his children after his death.
lie informs Minister Lovland that he
has handed the money portion OF the
prize to a committee for employment
in furthering sthe industrial peace Of
the United States. adding that peace
between the various classes of society
is IN modern civilization of as great
Importance as peace between nations.
He believes that the use to which he is
putting the money is in particular
sympathy with the aims of the Nobel
foundation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-02
Judge barley Takes Place.

Judge Louis c. Barley to-day entered
upon HIS new term Of six years as judge
Of the Alexandria Corporation Court and
at the same time. Clerk Nevelis 5. Green
away began his term Of equal length as
clerk Of the Corporation and Circuit
Courts Of this city. There were no ccre-
monies connected with the induction of
the officials into Office. but each received
the congratulations of many friends.
Among the first TO express cOngratula-
ton 10 MI GreenaWay was Charles
Bendheim, the retiring clerk, for whom
the new official had been deputy. Prac-
ticany all the members Of the local bar
also called 70 express well wishes.