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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-02
THE DOLLAR WHEAT CAMPAIGN.
If Producers Join in the Movement
and Stick the Chances are
Good for Dollar Wheat.

The campaign being made by
the American Society of Equity
to raise the price of wheat to one
dollar per bushel is being fiercely
waged and if the man behind the
guns-the wheat raisers of the
western states--will stand pat
with the proposed plans the
battle will be won and instead of
the measley 50 or 90 cents per
bushel, one dollar will be the
figure. Of great Importance will
be the National Grain Growers
convention at Omaha on June 5,
g and Z. Appropriately the call
for this gathering eminated from
North Dakota. Omaha prompt
ly extended the glad hand and
the Commercial club of that city
will stand sponsor for the con-
vention. All grain growers
whether members of the Society
of Equity or not-are invited to
participate. The convention will
indorse the system of selling
grain directly to mills, and ex-
porting wheat in growers hands,
the object being to exclude the
Spectator.
1t is intended that immediate
ly afterward the campaign in
the field will be prosecuted by
fifty picked organizers, with
assistants, to cover period of
forty days; these organizers to
secure pledges to hold wheat for
81 per bushel on the basis of
Chicago prices.
This resolution, adopted by
the North Dakota State Union,
will be presented TO the national
gathering for approval:
"Whereas, The present system of
marketing farm crops makes it possible
for snail cl iss of people TO gamble in
the necessaries of life, the system also
liking possible grain exchange, whose
gambling operations operate to the great
disadvantage of producer and con-
as farmars perpetuate the present system;
and
Whereas, A plan of marketing is
now offered by the American Society of
Equity designed to eliminate the
speculator and deprive grain excahges of
the price making power; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the plan of the
American Society of Equity be adopted
with such amendments as may be deemed
desirable"
]. A. Everett, of Indianapolis,
president of the American Society
of Equity, is quoted as saying:
"All The great trusts have their
methods Of controlling prices,
but when the grain grower gets
thoroughly organized he will be
in control of the most stupendous
volume of busi?ess the COM
mercial world has ever seen. We
do not propose or intend to make
yoke that will gall the con-
sumner. He will not be required
to pay more for bread than at
present. The man we are after
is the speculator, the manipulation
Of prices, a parasite who draws
his illegitimate sustenance from
producer and consumer alike and
a factor in trade which both
victimized elements ought to
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29
Wreck at Nelson.

The fast meat train from
Kansas City on the Mo.
Pacific Ry. was wrecked two
miles west of Nelson about
six o'clock Wednesday eveh-
ing, caused il is supposed by
Il broken hdnge.
Ten cars were thrown from
,,, ok and badly mixed up.
Sau., a VI coal oil were
spilled in the wrs' "," -.
it dangerous TO worn -. v"
night, so the ira, -
cleared till noon yeste, ., .
a tramp was injured in S
lie was taken 10 n, II,
son and a telephone messsg.
from Postmaster Shackelford
Mt Napton yesterday stated
that IA leg would probably
have 10 be amputated.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29
Church Notes.

The members of the Blue
Lick church are hereby re-
quested 10 meet ut the church
on Saturday, Dec. 2lst, to
consider calling q pastor, Rev.
Il. Ii. Boviware having re-
signed. All members are
urged TO be present.
u. h. Il. Molineaux.
Rev. G. W. Shepherd and
family are spending Thanks
giving Day in ST. Louis aud
will remain over Sunday, so
there will be no services at
the church Sunday except Sun.
day School.
The Ladies' Missionary
Society Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church gave "A
Thanksgiving social ut their
hall Tuesday night. There
was IA large crowd present aud
coffee, chocolate and cake
were served. All reported a
very enjoyable time.
The Young Mems Brother
hook of the Christian church
met at the church Tuesday
night. A bountiful repast
was one of the features of the
evening.
Rev. Ernst Runge will
preach in German at the Epis-
copal church at 3 r. m. next
Sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29

criminal court on two indici.
ment found by the grand jury
charging assault with intent
to kill. He told "A reporter
that rs soon as his trial is set
h. will arrange for bond aud
expected To return to Mir.
shall yesterday. Both men
who were shot are pronounced
out of danger.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29

have written almost all edi-
torials that have appeared in
the paper. All the money J
have accumulated in many
years Of hard work ! had put
into the paper.
"When the paper boltcd The
Democratic county ticket in
the fall of 1906 seriously
objected. In Il conference ]
voted against boiling the
ticket and was outvoted by
the other stockholders. When
the paper was reorganized
under B. j. Shcridan's con-
troll, new stock in the COM
pany was issued to me and i
was given an ironclad con-
tract to the effect tht..t' If at
any time i did not like tn
policy of the paper / could
retire and be repaid the
money | had invested. I re.
ceived S25 per week, and |
suspected other men in con.
troll were receiving higher
salaries.
81 went to Groves and de.
manded taat /, as Il stockhold.
er, be shown the pay roll.
Groves said | bad no bust.
ness To see IL. Three weeks
ago Woodward came To me
and said / had been elected
vice president Of the CON-
pany. Woodward, presidents:
Horne, vice president; Bogie,
general manager; and Groves,
managing editor. Groves ,
was receiving sos II week;
Bogie, 500, and myself, $50. ,
An adj djustment was refused. |
~ came here from Mar
shall, where | was owner and !
editor Of the Index, formerly
the Slater Index, which | had |
purchased and moved TO Mar
shall in 1899. l was a gener-
al of Gov. Stones statr, chief
clerk Of the Labor Bureau
under Gov. Dockery's admin
istrati0n, and at one time
president of the Board OF
Directors of the Fulton In.
sane Asylum"
Horne was born in Arrow
Rock, Saline county. When
he came here he left his wife
and children in Marshall.
Woodward, who is about 55
years old, is ut the Universi.
~ Hospital. Groves is at the
German Hospital.
Woodward is also manager
of the Willis Wood aud Audi
torium theaters and widely |
known in theatrical circles.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29
DEATHS
Mrs. w. H. Crum

AAAos w AAs WIN
died at her home near Malta
Bend SUNDAY at 8 a. M, aged
~ years. Her funeral was
held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the
Presbyterian church after
which her remains we're laid
to rest In the north Malta
Bend cemetery. The husband
and three children survive
Mrs. Denny Gift, George and
William Crum, the latter of
East St. Louis. Mss. Crum
had been quite low for several
years.
Miss Elizabeth Campbell
died at the home of her broth
err, Robert Campbell, on East
North St., Thursday, Nov.
2lst, at 11.55 p. m. of general
debility. She had been con-
fioed to her bed for several
months and was very feeble.
Her brother carefully looked
after her wants aud did all in
his power to make her life
pleasant for her. She came
here six years ago from
Canada where she was born in
1926, TO make her home with
her brother. She also left a
brother TO mourn her depar-
ture at Chicago. Her funeral
occurred Saturday al 10 a. m.
at the residence con Quoted by
Rev. j. Z. Abbott, her pastor,
after which her remains were
taken 10 Ridge Park cemetery
for interment.
T. A. GIider
OF Beonesboro, Mo-, died Mt
the home OF his daughter,
Mrs. Emma Robertson, of
Slater, Thursday, aged about
20 years, of beart trouble.
His remains were taken TO his
home for burial. He was here
on a visit.
VIM. Leaton
died at home west of Nelson
Saturday night as the result !
OF a paralytic stroke received
recently. He was about ~
years old and leaves three
sons and seven daughters to
mourn his loss--Wm., John
and Louis, Mesdames AL
Fall, two Mrs. Pace, Levi
Smith, McCutcheon, Brummit
and Springer. The funeral
occurred Monday afternoon at
Smiths Chapel. He was an
pld aud prominent citizen.
Geo. Oliver Gould
(he l4-month-old son of Mr..
Ind Mrs. VIM. Gould, died at
heir home in Slater at 8 a. m.
pnday of pneumonia. Flu.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29
SAD DEATH.
Little Katherine Clawson Vic
tim of Flames.

Saturday evening about $50
the happy home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. B. Clawson, near the
North School building, was
cast into gloom by a very dis
tressing accident. Mrs. Claw.
son had left her children in
the house and had stepped in.
to the back yard to feed the
pigs. She hadn't gone far be-
fore she heard screams. She
quickly returned and found
the cbild's clothes on fire.
The little girl was in the kit
chen by herself and IL Is sup.
posed that she was passing
the stove when IL gave a puff
OF flames setting her clothes
on fire. In starting u fire In
the stove it has u habit of
choking up and then shooting
out flames aud IL IS supposed
she was caught in this man.
ner.
AS soon as she had extin-
guished the fire, Mrs. Claw
son sent for Dr.. Harris who
a. first did not think her in.
juries serious, as her burns
seemed slight but she must
have inhaled some flames as
she rapidly grew worse and
her soul took its departure ut
3 u. N. Sunday.
At2 a. N. when death seem.
ed near Mr.. Clawson, who
was in Pettis county installing
lighting plants for the Mari
shall Acetylene light Co., was
sent for and be rode all night,
reaching home to late TO see
his child alive but with the
knowledge that he had done |
his best.
The child's name was Cath.
crime Susie, she was 3 years,
@ months and 9 days old, was |
u very bright and interesting
tot, aud was the pride and joy
Of the parents. They feel the |
loss severely.
Funeral services were held
at the residence Monday at
10 a. m. conducted by Rev.
Milton Clemens. The pail
bearers we're Dave Cooper,
Hugh Hayes, Robert Ewell
and e. b. Parks. A ladies'
quartette rendered music for
the occasion. The remains
were taken 10 Ridge Park
cemetery for interment. The|
have the heartfelt
sympathy OF the community. |
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29


the Presbyterian church Mon.
day conducted by Rev. Syden.
stricker, after which the re.
mains were laid To rest in The
city cemetery.
Mrs. R. E. L. Jackson.
died ut her home in Blackburn
Tuesday evening, aged about
q years. The husband aud
two children survive 10 mourn
her untimely death, caused by
hemorrhage Of the lungs. Her
funeral occurred yesterday ut
10 a. m, conducted by Rev.
Sbanklin, her pastor.
Chas. N. Napton
once one of st. Louis most
brilliant attorneys, died at
the st. Joseph Asylum Sun
day morning, aged 60 years.
His remains were brought to
Marshall and after services
at the residence of his broth
er, Judge W. b. Napton, con-
Quoted by Rector f. A.
Joseph, we're laid to rest in
Ridge Park cemetery.
George Luse
the 14.year-old son of Rev.
and Mrs. W. p. Luse, of West
North Street, died Tuesday
at ll.30 u. m. of spinal men.
ingitis, after a weeks illness.
His funeral was held at Shiloh
church Wednesday.
Three other children OF the
same family are down with
the same illness and the fami-
ly is sorely tried as most of
the neighbors seem afraid the
disease Is contagious although
DR.. Hall informs US 1t il not.
We extend our heartfelt
sympathy and trust the Lord
will spare them any futher
afiliction.
Robt. E. Rea
died at ElDorado Springs
Tuesday, as the result of
Bright's disease. His re-
mains were brought to Mar
shall, his former home, for
burial. Services we're held at
,he Odell Ave. Presbyterian
,hur ch Tuesday.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29
MARRIAGE LISCFNSE

Do you kno'~' that Pinssslve Car.
bolized acts like poultioe in draw
Ing out infam nation and poisoup II
Is antiseptic. For es&s, burns, soss-
ma, cracked hsads II ts imusdjste 70.
lief. 26o Sold by p. Il. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29
SHOT TWO MEN.
Gen. R. c. Horne Says he was
Being Robbed.

II Inc news Satu urday that
Gen. II. G. Horne had shot
two men in Kansas City came
as a decided sensation and
was talked of on the streets
for days. News was awaited
anxiously for particulars and
as Is usually the case there
is quite a difference between
various versions. Mr.Horne's
reason for doing the shooting
Twas because he wasn't being
treated fairly he said, and he
worried over this until he de.
cided TO take matters into his
hands. One of the reports
sent out froE Kansas City
was as follows:
Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. 23.
10. ID. Woodward, president
Of the Kansas City Post Pub
Fishing Company, was shot
three times and seriously
wounded, though probably
not mortally,and H.J. Groves
managing editor of the Post,
once, not seriously, shortly
before noon today in the office
OF the Post, by Richard G.
Horne, chief editor and writ.
err.
"They've robbed me-"
Horne said TO Willis p. King
Jr. an attorney and editorial
writer, as he handed him the
revolver with which he shot
Woodward and Groves, ac.
cording to Kings statement.
Horne was u stakeholder in
the company and had been
employed on the Post since
March II. 1906. lie said he
was given notice Wednesday
that owing TO financial de-
preston, he would be laid of.
Horne was to sever his con.
nection with The paper tonight. |
He was working as usual this
morning. Woodward went
INTO Groves Office for con-
sultation. When be came out,
the witnesses say, Horne took
several steps toward Wood.
ward and shot him. Wood
ward threw his hand to his
right breast and fell TO the
floor. Horne walked forward
until he stood over him and
then he shot twice more.
Groves heard the shuts and
ran out OF the little room. AS
he ran Horne aimed carefully |
at him and fired, says the
witnesses. The first cartridge |
failed to explode. The second
bullet struck Groves in the
side above the hip.
Woodward's life was saved
through the bullet, which
struck his right side, being |
detected on hitting a rib.
The other two shots pierced
his left arm, one shattering
the shoulder bone. After the
shooting Horne was advised
by one of the employees of the
paper to give himself up to
the police. He then went to
Eighth street and Grand
avenue and told Patrolman
Frank Roger what had oc-
CURED. Roger went with him
TO the station.
Horne was placed iu the
matron's detention room att
police headquarters.
"I did IL because / was not
given o square DEAL" said
Horne TO Roger.
In Capt. Whitsett's Office at
the station he made this
A.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29

General Horne was taken TO
the county Jail Tuesday and
Wednesday morning was ar
raigned in the Jackson county
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29

FOR sALE-My small farm OF ~
acrss or more, Q miles east OF Mar
sAsil, nicely improved, for slooo.
II Mrs. Julis Wright, Marshall.
The Marshall republican., 1907-11-29

neral services we're helo at
the Presbyterian church Mon
day conducted by Rev. Syden-
stricker, after which the re-
mains were laid To rest in the
city cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13

fully down in accordance with repeated pac-
ings of Sans coarse boots, and snugly fasten-
ed with bent bits of wire
He called the whole family to see the tri-
umph. 1t was really fine job.
But. Sammy. my son, understand that
"Sure enough. Sam. You're up tree
know!"
81 iutht can"
Sunday, ! am afraid. saw several sly visits
of admiration paid that new tennis court,
and Sam hurried off to school on Monday
morning.
He had all his little hoard in his pocket-a
very few dimes, which his own hen, Specie
top, had earned for him.
On his way home from school, this time,
his pocket bulged out with two hollow rub
Der balls such as children play with, and in
his arms were twelve yards of mosquito net
ting.
He walked boldly across the court where
the students were playing, choosing his time
when they were hunting lost ball.
III, there! Get off our court, you young
booby!o, they shouted, as he walked across.
But Sam had noticed just what button on
his Jacket was reached by the net as it hung
in the centre. and that was all he had
wanted.
'Thay, mithter! What'th dooth p, he ven
tured to ask a mildfaced student. after watch
ing few minutes.
the game. but deuce" was still mysterious.
Deuce is forty all" answered the stu
dent
He thought he was mystifying Sam still
more. and laughed uproariously; but that
was lust the information Sam wanted, and
he went home contented.
The mosquito netting was soon stretched
between two rough stakes, and Sam had no
difficulty, in getting Len, Phil and Bertha to
take their first lesson.
He had picked it all up by listening-this
perseyering country lad advantage" Gin. .
met" "serve," receive" "volley,h and the
rest; and his brothers and sister were as
bright as himself
What fun that oak opening saw, to be sure,
the next two weeks
All four were 1.-the and active, strong of
limb, feet of foot quick of eve. accurate Of
aim. Sam especially. who never did any.
thing by halves, became exceedingly expert.
He was spry as a squirrel, and had the eye
of a hawk. Awkward and lank and dull
the boy seemed, as most country boys are
likely to appear; but never compare a coun-
Try boys body with the weak equipment Of
most city urchins.
Well, one Friday evening, several months
later Sam came home with great news.
sYou mutht 60 to college tomorrow. boyth
and Bertha There'th going to- be a big
tennith tournament. All the fine playerth
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proudly, to the assembled family:
''Iherel Thoth bath didn't cotht ath
much ath thtore bath, but they'll knock
iutht ath far!'
The next night, on his way home from
school, Sam stopped as usual at the college
tennis grounds. He accosted the same surly
student as before.
''T!hay, mithtsrl What'th the thithe of a
tennith ground?"
"size? About forty 'leyen feet one way
student "Your serve. Jack
And he went on with his game.
Sam. II jutht can!"
So he proceeded to walk around the court,
heel to toe, writing down on scrap of paper
the number of boot lengths every time he
came opposite one of the inner cross lines
the court in that way, and went whistling off
home.
AT the supper table, Father" said SAM
may have that open plathe in the, woodth
"Why, yes; But you can never make a
tennis ground, Sam"
"You can never make it level" said Ber-
tina.
added Len.
II iutht canl"
The morrow was Saturday, and Sam, luck
lily, was not needed about the farm; SO, with
AK SPADE, rake, noe ana WheelbafrOW, he
betook himself brayely to that wood opening
There was more brush in it than he had
thought. Mole hills were numerous, grass
was high, hillocks frequent and oak roots
prominent. It was very discouraging.
"I jntht caD!" said Sam, firmly, and set
to work.
He chopped down the saDlings and cut out
the great oak roots, There was a stump to
remove, but by digging, chopping and pry-
ing with stout fence rail- that, too, was
rolled conquered, to one side.
Then his spade went fiercely to work. and
in two hours the court was scalped, the turf
being used to Eli up some tremendous hol-
lows Leveling came next, with spade, rake
and wheelbarrow. and repeated turns with
the heavy farm roller, to pull which Sam had
to call in the entire masculine portion of the
family. and by dinner time there was an OBJ
long in that oak opening quite respectfully
level and hard
'Well. you can't line it. anyway" said
Len, triumphantly, at the dinner table, "for
that takes lime, and there's no lime within
two miles.
II iutht can!"
Mother give. me thome old white linen?"
begged Sam, after dinner
And. with an ancient sheet and lot of
rusty wire from the barn, he went back to
the woods, happy.
The linen was torn into strips, laid care
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of college and of town. Of courthe you'll
go"
And Of course they did.
The part of the campus where the best
tennis ground lay, furnished an animated
sight.
A score of benches on all sides of the
court were filled with gayly dressed girls
from town-friends and relatives of the con-
testants. Behind these stood thickly pack
ed crowd of Jolly students, joking, singing
college songs and discussing the chances OF
the various players.
AT one end Of the court was the prize, fas-
tened to tall pole-a fine tennis racquet OF
the best make Over all were the grand
old college oaks and elms
The boys found seat for Bertha, and took
their places rather sneakingy in the throug
OF students, who iostled them good humor-
edlv.
Soon a shout arose and much clapping of
hands. From the dormitory came marching
bright array.hfteen young men. In gay
tennis suits, with racquets all held at the
same angle. singing marching song.
But where's the sixteenth" said one stu
dent, near Sam.
"Why sixteen? his comrade inquired.
Because they are to have four complete
against each other; and then the four victors
of these to play against each other, and the
final two to play game of singles"
The question was answered as soon as the
company OF players arrived, TOR one OF them
"a tall, handsome fellow, who seemed their
leader, Robert Willmott by name stepping
into the court, made an explanatory speech.
II am very sorry, ladies and gentlemen,
he said, "that one of our number, Will
Shepard. is confined to his room with Sc
we're sick headache. Will any one of the com
pany kindly volunteer to take his place and
fill out the sets?"
Every one looked at every one else; but the
best players were already enrolled, and no
one seemed willing to pit himself against
them.
81 hope some one win help us out" urged
Robert Willmott, courteously.
But no one responded
Then Sam stepped shyly forward.
"Oh bahi Get back there Country"
1--WE don't want babies!"
''You can't play tennisi" came from the
fourteen in uniform, at their end of the
court.
sT jutht cant" said Sam. excitedly.
And how the spectators shouted!
Good for Country" Stick to it, boy"
all sides. -, ,
smiling. as he looked down on the determined
little country lad.
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tcopyright by James Elverson.,


(ST 1HAY, mithter, may thee that bath
That was the way Sam talked.
INNMINI he has not yet got the better
ysseSsg of that lisp, though he is a famous
lawyer now. He uses his defect
in speech to make the jury laugh, but it
rather spoils the solemn passages in his
addresses.
"Thay, mithter1 Sam was beginning
again, when the college student to whom
he spoke turned and looked fercely at him.
What do you want, hey?
Want to look at tAat bath. ! wath think
ing | might make one like it.
'fMake tennis racquet? Hol ho!"
And that was all the young fellow deigned
to say.
He was waiting for chum, who came
from the dormitory at that moment, and they
began game on one of the college tennis
courts
Sam was crossing the campus on his way
from the public school to his home a, farm
mile from the town. Every evening he stop
ped to watch the tennis playing with great
admiration.
Lately he had got notion. He would set
up lawn tennis at the farm. He watched
the game as long as he dared, eyeing the
racquets with unusual closeness, and NUT
tered to himself as he turned unwillingly
away
'1 iutht can!"
That night, after supper was eaten and the
evening chores done, Sam spent some time
in the barn. where was the small carpenter
shop maintained on, every well appointed
farm. As it grew dusk he transferred his
work to the family sitting room
.s'What have You there, Sam" queried his
elder brother. Len.
But Sam simply perked up one eye in a
knowing way. and went on with his whit
tling
'FWhat are you making now. Darius
Green" asked his twin brother Phil, using
the family nickname for our whiting ge-
nins.
''Why, of all things!" his big sister Bertha
exclaimed, coming into the room and catch
ing sight of his half completed work. "a
tennis racquet! You never can make one
SAM"
II iutht canl" was all Sam condescended
to say.
He had bent four pieces of hickory into the
outlines of spoons, and had nailed them to
four stout handles. He was now engaged
in boring holes through the edge of one. all
around
This was quickly accomplished. and then
out came ball of very strong cord. Through
and through the holes this was passed,
stretched very tight, and fastened with wood
en- pegs.
Before the evening was over he laid the re
suits of his work out on the table aud said
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