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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-01-31

Amendments to the compulsory edu-
cation law are sought through a bill
introduced in the senate by Thomas
Of Douglas. Briefly, these amend
ments are:
When not legally and regularly EN-.
ployed, compulsory attendance is re-.
CURED to 16 instead Of Is years of
age.
Attendance is required for the full
period each year instead Of two thirds
OF that period
A child of IA may be legally en-
ployed for his own support or those
dependent upon him, providing he at
tends night school, or it's equivalent,
six hours q week for school year OF
not less than twenty weeks.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-01-31

The strongest opponents OF the child
labor bill, as it now stands, appear to
be the older members of the legisla-
ture, who were brought up on the hard
work of the farm and appear to look
back on those days with a keen relish
of the self-reliance it gave them in
after life. That the present bill might
prevent farmers from putting their
boys to work in the field seems to be
the fear of some, Main provisions OF
the bill are set forth elsewhere.
Senator Patrick of Sarpy has intro
duced bill to permit the commence
ment OF suits in any court except the
supreme court by the serving by the
plaintiff on The defendant that he will
on or before a certain date file a ne.
tition or bill of particulars in speci.
fled court and stating the nature of
the action and if money Is sued for,
the amount. This notice shall follow
a prescribed form and may be served
by an officer or by any person over
2l years of age. This measure before
final disposition, is likely to create a
good deal OF discussion
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-01-31

A resolution by Mr. Fries of
Howard county favors constitutional
amendment charging the field of in.
fund. The resolution provides that
these funds can be invested not only
in United States and state securities,
but in county, municipal and school
district bonds. This is in line with
the recommendation of Treasurer
Mortensen to the last legislature and
in line with resolution introduced
at that time, but which failed of pas
sage. The permanent school fund
has now reached the enormous sum
of over $7000,O0O, and it is Ques-
ton where the money can be in
vested to good advantage.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-01-31
A Biz Bargain for 1a Cents Postpaid.

The year of 1906 was one of prodigal
plenty on our seed farms. Never before
did vegetable and farm seeds return such
enormous yields.
Now we wish to gain 100000 new cus-
toners this year and hence offer for l2c
r,nstpoiJ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
Water Lily Seeds for Food.

Tho use an food OF seeds Of variety
Of water lily indigenous to Oregon
was discussed by DR.. +. v. covil!c al
a meeting recently Of tho Biological
Society. The speaker stated that tho
Klamath Indians parch this seed for
food. by means OF an oil stove he
parchcd bowifui Of tho cereal. which
he passed around for tho members to
sample. Tho seed had peculiar
though by no means unpleasant taste.
Tho question Of utilizing this seed a.
an addition to tho white mans food
supply was discussed by tho members.
-WaShlngtou StnY,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
ONE OF oPlE READS STORIES
How Old Gentleman Arrived at cage
Conclusion.

How Old osn,lsnan Arrived a, cage
Conclusion.
ople Read. author Of Tho Star.
bucks" tells OF an old fellow from the
country who one day save his seat to
q girl In crowded street car. IS
he arose and she sat down. he re-
marked:
Il may not wear NJ Eood clothes
~ some folks. but notice tie, !
have heap more politcnoss.-
Tho EiTl. who was with n compaa-
Ion. began to converge audihiy with
her companion about her mash, Sc
and commented uniayorably on his
lack Of style. Tho old man over.
heard her and finally said:
II beg your pardon. Miss, but /
believe ! loft my pocketbook on the
scat"
The giri arose. and ar soon as she
did. the old fellow sat down In tho
vacated seat An no settled himself
comfortably. no remarked:
II may have more poliicncus than
some other folks. but I hsvo noticed
that haven't nigh as much sense"
Now York Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
orIsIn Of .AanossIe."

Prof. Huxley invented the word "as.
nostic." Finding himself one DAY n
"man without ras OF label to covy
himself WITH" he concluded to call
himself by n name Of his own coln!rs.
Il came into his head. said Huxley rs
suggcstivciy anii,sctIc to the snos;ic
Of church history. who profcssci TO
know so much about tho very things
Of which no himsclf was Ignorant and
the professor took the very earliest
opportunity Of parading II ut our soci.
ETY.. 70 show that I. too. had tail. like
other foxss."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04

A Vienna physician. DIR. Brockicr.
has made tremendous onslaught on
vescinrians. Stating that no has com.
pared the relative merits Of fcsh.cnt.
ing and ether forms OF nnttimcnt. ho
pronounccs In favor OF meat dict.
especially for European races. Sum.
mod up. there arc Eve points In tho
DOCTORS Indictment: vcsctnTians tcnd
to lower tho birth q countries. They
do not survive the fourth generation.
They bccomcsbaid carly in life. They
suffer from defective cycsight. They
arc deficient in physical courage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
AN uP.TopATg GAME.
With All the Accessories That Marx
Modern Life


Modern Life.
Tommy. Robert and Mildred Ind os.
saus;ed the more rlotous Of Their
past!mcs. All three stood dawdilrr.
awaiting . suggestion for something
rev and exciting. Several thinrr
were proposed by tho boys. to each OF
which Mildred objected on tho ground
that there was no place for q lady IN
them.
She finally solved the problem her.
self by saying:
Let's play that I'm an American
hcircss and you. Robert. will be
duke coming to marry mo for my
moLey."
The role suited Robert IN every way.
hut Tommy came out with tho objcc.
ton:
Where do como in!"
why. that's all right Tommy"
cried the little girl. "You cnn be tn.
sheriff after the trunks"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04

"awakenings" in the largest cities and
the smallest hamlets. 1t looks as il
the great religious epidemic OF the
'4os was about to be repeated, One
of the oldest freaks OF the present
excitement is the "Parhamites." who
seem to be an ebulition from Dow
les insolyent city OF Zion. Their
theory is tina, the devil can be shaken
out OF a man. and a family OF child
ren are now in jail for shaking their
aged grandmother to death in the Ell
fort TO get the devil out OF her.
In that quaint old Trinity church
that stands on lower Broadway. New
York. facing the entrance to Wall
street. (bu, for most OF the time
making small impress on the con-
science OF its denizens) there was an
unusual proceeding the other day.
a number OF those big hnanciers
turned out to hear a sermon. And it
was by sort Of Saivationist too. al
though he is My Lord Bishop OF
London. The style OF bishops has
not been changed much in London
since the days of Laud. They are
still largely political intriguers in
church and state and flunkies in So
ciety. But the present bishop is an
exception to the rule. lie has gone
down into the siums and done some
thing at pulling the Submerged" out
OF some Of their misery. So he is n
sort Of curin, and that end OF our
American society that amuses itself
with Stunning" Is taking advantage
OF the bishops visit to America 10
emphasize their fad. But IL he can
do those Wall street fellows any good
nobody ought to put any obstacles in
his way. The Lord knows they need
it, There Is no spot in America
where a word about ,cmpering the
wind to the shorn lamb would be
more appropriate. That Trinity
church corporation itself seems to
need jus, such n jolt as Ny Lord
Bishop gave his hearers about their
seli-assumrd "Stewardships." They
have for half n century paid their
preacher out Of rentals from church
land tcnemenis that were unfit for
human habi;ation. 4 very practical
way to help the "slums" is to abolish
the landlord. who lives. and goes
stunning" on the land rents he col.
ice;s. And Trinity church is one OF
the landlords of New York. His
LoEdship the Bishop no doubt means
well, but he is slow to sec that what
this old world needs Is justice. not
charity.
Blu, coming nearer home, ! see that
other high ehurehman Dean Hart OF
Denver is taking hand in the cur
rent religious eommotion. He drop
ped on the Christian Scientists and
the doctors this time. He says the
c. SIS arc all fools and the doctors
arc mostly all inhdcis. The Dean is
always refreshing. He doesn't minec
matters when he takes Oft his coat.
lie doesn't stop toqualify his state
mcnts. lie just trails the tail Of that
surplicc OF his in the dust and invites
to tread on il.
The las, time heard tho Dean was
in five minute speech at the State
Teachers Association meeting. when
he told his audience that tho public
school children of the United States
were all thieves and liars: and they
were so because they were born un-
der n democracy. l am told that
whenever there is an immaculate con-
rcp,ion in the Deans household he
sends his wife over to Canada, so
hat the child may be born under the
benign influence of monarchy. There /
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
CT NJ G. Il X
8 NJ n p s
BY ,
G.. H.T,

The most timely and thoroughly
up-,o-date topic for Rocky Ford
paper just now must surely be some
thing theological The air was espe-
eiaily charged with It Saturday and
Sunday, The country folk who came
in TO do their Saturday shopping
could find preaching on almost every
corner Of Main street There is a
good deal Of complaint from both
farmer and tnwnspeople about the
high price living these days. and for
those who think Of dying. as the cas-
lest way out. Il must have been n
comfort to learn that salvation re-
manned a the same old price II was
"iree" At most OF the corners
Still I, would seem that salvation
is not the sole consideration with
those who are debating Hamlet's
question whether ITO he or not TO
be-" for a Walnut avenue housewife
said 10 me the other day that after
prosperity had put everything so
high that nobody could live dcccntiy
81 cemetery lots to 4 point where VIC
couldn't afford to die. So its an open
question. Perhaps the poet Is right:
at Is not death that's darkness dread
uniathomablc.
Life is the mystery"
Nevertheless the preachers keep on
pounding and eNpounding. Saturday
nigh, there were six Mormon Elders
on one side of the street, spelling
each other in holding big crowd OF
listeners. And on another corner \
like bunch OF Salvationisis were
humping a bass drum. and between
whites warning their hearers no, to
have anything to do with those Nor
mons. They were not good Amcri-
can citizens. They were prac;icing
polygamy. The Saivationist leader
had just come from Salt Lake City
and knew whereof he talked. Some
body went around to the Mormon
corner and threw the polygamy
charge and the Mountain Meadow
Massacre incident in their faces, and
after tina, the elders were kept busy
explaining things that were not in
their bibles.
The one pc tent fact abou, theology
seems to be that IL left alone long
enough Il will cure itself. II will
disappear like the traditional Kill
kenny cats. Some archaeological stu
dent OF some remote era will be deiv-
ing in the theological backyard OF his
nnrrgfnFs aud vrtit ra,,. ,rrnk. tte
clothes. line with nothing lief, on it
but a few tales.
Blu, II anybody supposes tina; the
present unwon,ed interest in things
theological is confined to Rocky Ford
they arc mistaken. 1t is common 20
the whole country. Evangelists of
ono sort and another arc reporting
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
Returned a Cautious Verdict.

During the landlord and tenant dis
turbances In Ireland some years ago
. certain property owner was diseoy-
cred lying dead near village OF which
he Was owner. Tho eoroner's jury.
knowing full well that the man had
been shot down by tho boys" were.
nevertheless. ioath 10 further investi-
gate. therefore rendered the follow
Ing verdict: "wo md that tho do
ceased gentleman died by tho vista
ton of God-under suspicious eireum.
stances-"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-10-04
Queen Opposed to Women Smoking.

women should smoke cigarettes and
occasionally shc Expresses hor opin.
Ion on tho subject. Some ladies Of tho
court wore discussing cigarettes 70
Gently. whom hcr majesty said: ~
havo noticed that mon who smoke
generally say they would leave II OF II
they wcro not slaves Of tho habit. II
seems to mo extraordinary that won.
On. who are continually adopting now
fashions should deliberately become
slaves to ono that seemingly cnn no,
DO laid aside"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28

Misses Navy Calf School Shoes, made OF all solid
leather not too heavy for comfort, regular wear re-
sister 9's to Is at $l.15. 12's to 2's at $l3o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
DANIEL AND BRYAN HAVE HOT WORDS
Charged Hsbrasksu With Debating Platform.

Senator Daniel and William Jennings
Bryan had "a sharp passage alarms IN
the lobby ui the New Willard, IN Wash
lngton Tuesday Afternoon, which re-
suited In the abrupt termination al the
conversation. The two distinguish .
D mocrats met as Senator Daniel walked
over to the ELEVATOR from the cigar stand.
The greeting and hand shake were not
marked by excessive cOrdiality. Thecon-
ver-a'ion proceeded along somewhat
conventional lines, appare1tly, Tor u
moment or two, but by--taniers heard
enough OF the conversation then To show
that politics had been hr1achsd
Senator Daniel made some allusion to
the course Of Mr. Bryan at the ST Louis
convention in 1904. In which II was
alleged the n bra-ka -tatesma had tried
u force his IDEAS into the platform
Mr. Bryan remarked that tn plat
form ought To have been satisfy tJry,
since the senator was the ch irman OF
the committee on resolutions which
drew il
Senator Daniel replied that Mr.. Bryan
bad forced certain things inio II and
kept others out II It, threaten ng that be-
would not support the ticket # certain
things were not done
You must learn to stick toyour party
sir said the senator.
The reply Of Mr. Bryan was not intel
liQible. and then the Senator responded
you must cease 20 take yourideas from
the independence league.
%, well, replied Nr. Brtan, III We
are To discuss the source Of ny Ideas the
conversation had better cease. ~
And the two statesmen separated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
ORANGE COURT
Ties and Lumbar Awaiting shlpmsnt-Land Sales
Other Notes.

When the Narrow Gauge train pulled
ont of the depot here Monday morning
It had on board party including soHi'
of the most prominent legal lights o.
fredericksburg. They were Judge A. 4
Embrey. Messrs. Lee j. Graves, +. W.
Coleman. b. p. Willis and W. W. Bntz
ner. Farther up the road they were
Joined by Hon. James l.. Powell. All OF
these genetlmen had cases In court al
Orange. Besides there Were hessrs
George p. King, OF j. T. Lowery X CO..
Il. NJ. Young, Jr, W. s. Hit, and rep
resentative OF this paper.
Unless one went over the road rom
fredericksburg to Rhoadesyille ne couln
not imagine how much lumber, ties, ex-
celsior wood and other timber II Piled
along the line, which cannot be removed
on account OF lack Of transportation
facilities. Damage due To this delay II
estimated at "A large sum. A shipper al
Mine Run said he got on about l,OOO
ties on Saturday that he had been trying
TO have shipped for over two months.
Mr.. J. X Sullivan, who has been running
three sawmills, says he had 2OO,OOO ieet
of lumber along the track aud that ne
will lose 81 900 by delay. lie said he
was being threatened by parties to whom
be had sold lumber with cancellation OF
contract. and limited that he will take
action II conditions do not Improve
There IL much kicking.
There was large crowd on the tram,
as the roads are 80 deep Ia mud that II
is bad travelling even on horseback.
LAND sAIEs.
Mr.. +. II. DeJarnette, Jr, commits.
sioner. sold at public auction 40 acres OF
land. near Burr Hill, in the cause OF
Ware vs.. Cooke. to DR.. John K. Cooke
for $3.50. Also 20 acres near Everons,. on
which French Taliaierro lives, To Mr.
Aubrey Daniel for 1913.
NOTES.
Col. c. c. Talisierro has bought the
Maddox property at Orange {. H. ana
will live during the winter In Orange.
The huntsmen complain OF the scarcity
of birds and wild turkeys. Rabbits are
plentiful
Among those who came back TO Fred
ericksburg was Prof s. W Somervile,
who had spent Sunday at his county
home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
TRINITY DINNER AND
MUSICALE At OPERA HOUSE

Programme OF musicale which was
given in connection with the Trinity
dinner and supper Tuesday night was
well carried out. In programme in
which every member was good it would
be invidious to commend any single per
former.
Mrs. Embrey always charms with her
sweet tones and charming manner. Her
niece, Miss Sallie Carter, appeared for the
first time as a solist, and her solo was
thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Nindes song
was loudly applauded and drew iorth
an encore. Miss Mamie Timms sang one
of De Korens songs, and sang 1t better
than we ever heard her sing before,
which is saving q good deal. The Fred
ericksburg Quartette, consisting OF Mr..
and Mrs. Solan, Mrs. Proctor and Mr..
Wright. added immensely 10 the pleas
me of ths occasion, not only by the
ouartettes which they sang, but also by
their individual solos; the Kentucky
Baby took the audience 10y storm. Miss
Eleanor McCracken. in her delightful
manner. gave "a recitation which was
listened to with the closest attention
and an encore was called for.
Among the chisf attractions must be
mentioned two violin solos given by Mr..
Saideuberg and greatly appreciated.
The public could not help being CRATE
full for such pleasant evening given to
them by such talent, and hereby expresses
its thanks.
The net proceeds will be nearly 500.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
BlTlER-LEATHERMAh

On Wednesday, November twentieth,
at eleven-ten q. III at the home oil the
brides parents at Lewistown, Mary land,
Miss Ollye Leatherman became the bride
Mr.. Luther c. Bitter, OF Walkersvllle,
Maryland. The bride wore a princess
gown Of white point de spirit over satin,
trimmed in old lace. and carried show
er of violets. The bridesmaids, who
were Miss Wooding, of fredericksburg
virgiuia, and Miss Name lsanogle, OF
Thurmont, Maryland, were gowned In
white silk and Cluney lace and carried
white carnations with violet ribbons.
Mr.. Paul Leatherman was best man.
The ushers were Miss Devilliss and Miss
Cramer, of Walkersville. Md; Miss Hope
of Emmitsburg, Md. and Miss Cronise,
of Harmony Grove, Md All were gowned
IN white wolfe over tatfeta, and were
assisted by Rev. S. j. Miller, OF Balti-
more. aud Mr.. Amuon Derr, OF Cumber-
land.
Rev. C. G. Leatherman, OF New Castle,
Pa, brother of the bride, performed
the ceremony, the ring service being used
The house was beautifully decorated
with palms and white chrysanthemums
The altar was especially beautiful. Miss
Matthias. OF Baltimore. was organlst.
An elaborate luncheon was served TO
over one hundred and fifty guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Bitter are now visiting
Northern cities They will reside IN
Cnambersburg. Pa Mrs. Bitter is well
known here and has many friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
rhanksnivinn DAY In Paris.

Last Thanksgiving was celebrated
bv Americans in Paris In a manner
that was as traditional" as was pos
slble I'm face Of a few shortcomings,
such rs almost complete famine In
pumpkin pie and a shortage In the
cranberry supply.
Dinners were enjoyed mt home by
Americans who have homes in Paris.
but the "hoaters" who find them
selves far from their native heaths on
feast days had to trust their fates 10
hotels and restaurants.
The American Art association at "a
Rue Notre Dame des Champs gave
dinner for Its members.
Hotel and restaurant proprietors
have long since appreciated tho impor-
lance Of Thanksgiving day Jour
de fete" for Americans, AZ had
prepared the national dish among
these were the Athenee. Langham and
Continental hotels and Noel, Peters
and Champeux restaurants, which
were all crowded with Americans at
the dinner hour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
LOCAL MARKETS

Corrected by simon Hirsh ( Brol
Wheat. 30 to 81; corn, Old, 60 10 GS;
new 80 to 30; cal Sl.G0 TO Sl.75; oats,
- to 30; old fowls, 5 to ., chicken 4,
live. 10 to Il; dressed, u to
10; egg-. ~ 10 Is; lard, 10 10
II; ducks, live 10 to IL; turkeys, dressed,
Is TO 16; turkeys. live. ! | to II; bntter,
Is to %; hams. ii to Is, Irish potatoes.
30 70 60; veal, A. to .; lambs,
g.. 80 to 800: hides, green, to 10;
dry. II to 10, sal'ed, No. l. 8 TO lOi
calf skins No 1, s110 pr skin; baled
hay. SIS to sl7 per ton; leaf sumac. 80
to toy s5 per r loo, hogs, live weight, .
to 5Hc.; beef. live weight, 20 H.;
pork. I to X; turkeys, i've IL wool,
market firm. % TO % per 10; sweet po-
tatoes 50 to 81; veal, ~ to 6.
Games-Partridges. : l 50tos2 per doz
woodcocks, $3.50 to 81 per dozen;
pheasants, 30 to 10 each; rabbits,
$3.50 to $50 per dozen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
ENTERTAINMENT AT GUINEYS
Number Of fredericksburg People LAKE Pat.

A party OF about thirty ladies and
gentlemen OF this city. went TO Gulneys
station. Caroline county, Monday even
ing. when an entertainment was given
for the benefit of the church there in the
new hall building.
Those who participated were Mrs. .
C. Ninde, Miss Trojan. Mr.. W. t. Smith,
and Mr.. II. K Sweetzer, making a
duartette OF fine voices; Miss Eleanor
McCracken as elocutionist, little Annie
Ninde az dancing girl, Miss Evelyn Ninde
and Prof. A. B. Bowering accompanies.
and SIR Greene and Miss Beazley, ol
Caroline.
1t was truly an enjoyable entertain.
ment. The singing, recitation, and
dancing elected many encores.
The entertainment would have been
prolonged had it not been for the arrival
OF the train and the oyster supper, which
followed. =,
The hall was well filled and G gOodly
sum was realized. The bad roads
Kept many away, much to their regret.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
rhanksnivinn Hints.

Let no one else suspect that you have
little cause for thankfulness.
Remember that every one has cause
to be thankful-if not for personal, at
least for family, sectional and national
reasons.
Try to find the true spirit OF thanks
giving In thinking Of other peoples
happiness and so find at least faint
reflection in your own heart.
Remember that there are more rea-
sons for the national holiday than a
football game and big dinner.
Do not let the responsibility OF en-
tertainlng guests interfere with the
pleasure of their society.
II the unavoidable bitches In the
domestic machinery occur, console
Yourself with the thought that, al
though the turkey was UNDERGONE, the
pumpkin pie was beyond reproach and
that IL the cook forgot the celery she
remembered the salad dressing which
you had forgotten.
And try for one day to be charitable
not only in deed, but il every thought
and word.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-28
VIRGINIA AEws

For Jamaica, Middlesex county,
Thomas r. Bland. has been appointed
postmaster vice J. r. Segsr, resi- med
Miss Fannie Ysndegrift, a former post
mattress at the University OF virginia
and for a long time the head OF the dis
pensary at that institution, Is dead at
the advanced age Of eighty-fve years.
Sixty members OF the House and seven
teen members OF the Senate, chosen at
the late election, are liable to lose their
certificates for failure 70 file sta<nnents
of expenses In the election. They have
to be fIeawithin thirty days after eltc-
ton.
RE. Lee. Jr., OF Fairfax county; Con-
gressman-elect c. 81 Csrlin and Rev.
VIM. ]. Morton, rectofV OF Christ Epis.
copal church, Monday sight delivered
speeches at r, E. Lee Camp Hall, Alex
andria, before large galteriug Of Sons
Of Confederate Veterans 3efterwards O
local camp OF Sons Of NeffAns was or
Ranized.