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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
King Gustaf.

Swedes, he is pleasing blend of arts
tocrat and democrat. His family
might be called in evidence of the
democratic strain, for of his brothers
one is a doctor and another an artist,
and neither can be styled amateur. But
this proof of atavism is not needed
if one talks with his majesty His at.
titude toward life is frankly demo
cratic-tempered, perhaps, with vein
of sadness that may be born of the
moment.
Gustaf is not considered to be a sol.
der, though the descendant of one of
Napoleons great marshals and ruler of
land made glorious by the martial
deeds of Gustavus Adolphus. That he
lacks this particular capacity is not
due to lack Of courage, Those who
know him best declare that If war
menaced his country he would place
himself at the head of the army as
readily and as confidently as he as.
sumes the government. Officers do not
hesitate to declare that had Gustaf
been king in 1905 the preparations of
the headquarter staff would not have
been in vain, and the kingdom would
not have been divided. Happily, the
danger of war has ceased to be i'm
minent, and the energies of both coun.
tries are turned to peaceful rivalries.
If not soldier, his majesty is, at
any rate, a sportsman. He rides like
a centaur, is a crack shot and plays
tennis like Doherty. Some of his
subjects hint that it would be more in
keeping with the dignity of his posi-.
ton if he played tennis only with his
courtiers! They forget that the true
sportsman is the true democrat, and
that sport-even the sport of kings
Is not only bond, but leveler.
To these exercises and to music-of
which also he is a devotee-his males.
ty will have little time to give. The
duties of king in Sweden are no sine
cure. He must preside over every
council of state, and is responsible
for every act of administration. Some
people consider him impatient of dis
cussion and detail, but those who
know him best declare him to be the
embodiment of steady endurance. His
courtesy and good nature are mex
haustible.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
Value Of Portable Treasures.

The chimneys of the Wilson's cabin
was made of sticks plastered together
with clay. When it caught fire one
night the whole house burned in spite
OF Aunt Marias utmost efforts to put
out the flames. A white neighbor met
young Tom Wilson the next day and
said sympathetically;
Sorry to hear your mothers cabin
burned down, Tom. Did you lose
much?"
No, sab; no, sah;" returned the
hoy, cheerfully, Il was off at church,
so | had my coat on."-Illustrated
Sunday Magazine.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
NEW SWEDISH KING
GUSTAV A PLEASING BLEND OF
DEMOCRAT AND ARIsTocRAT.
Applies Himself with Great Diligence
to Tasks Of Administering Gov.
ernment-Not a Soldier by
Nature.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES new King
Gustaf, is proving worthy heir to the
great traditions running back not
only to his own martial ancestor, Der
nadotte, but to those which go back to
his country's great hero, his own
namesake, and he is meeting his
great responsibilities with an earnest
ness history has only in notable in
stances associated with kingship. A
correspondent who recently inter
viewed the king in his working quar-.
ters found him not only busily en-.
gagged, but devoting very serious atten-
ton to the numerous matters of state
brought before him, for Gustaf has
come to the throne at crisis in the
history of Scandinavia, due to the
secession of Norway awakening slum-
bering antagonisms and rousing a new
spirit in the people. The king Is con-
scious of these dangers, for his inter-
est in politics has been always keen
and personal, and he brings to them
trained mind and a sympathetic I'M
derstanding.
The king still occupies the apart
ments of the crown prince. and they
are small enough to make one reflect
how little of a royal palace, as of
royal life, is at the exclusive disposal
of monarch. They are working
quarters, too. Messengers come and
go; kilograms and letters arrive; min
listers and officers in uniform pass to
and fro; stewards and chamberlains
hurry from one place to another, and
the telephone works hard. The small,
low-ceiling room is as busy as a stock
brokers' office.
If King Gustaf is descendant o:
one of Napoleons marshals he is none
the less Swedish for his French de-
scent He has assimilated the char
acter of the race he governs. Like the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
AN INTERESTING
CHEMICAL EXPERIMENT
Any Child Can Do 1.-THE Result is
Almost Like Maele-useful, Too.

Anything in the nature OF chem.
ical experiment is always interesting
and usually educative. Here is a sim
pie experiment which any child can
perform and which is instructive in
very practical way: Get bit of White
Lead about the size Of pea, piece
OF charcoal, a common candle in a
candlestick, and a blow.pipe. Scoop
out little hollow in the charcoal to
hold the White Lead, then light the
candle, take the charcoal and lead in
one hand and the blow-pipe in the
other with the large end of the blow.
pipe between the lips; blow the flame
Of the candle steadily against the bit
of White Lead on the charcoal and II
the White Lead is pure it will pres
emily resolve itself into little shining
globules of metallic lead, under the
intense heat of the blowpipe, leaving
no residue.
IT. however the White Lead is adul-
terated in the slightest degree, It will
not wholly change into lead. So, it
will be seen, that this experiment Is
not only an entertaining chemical
demonstration, but also of practical
use in the home. White Lead is the
most important ingredient of paint.
II should be bought pure and unadul-
terated and mixed with pure linseed
oil. That Is the best paint. The
above easy experiment enables any
one to know whether the paint is the
kind which will wear or not.
The National Lead Company guar
antee that white lead taken from
package bearing their Dutch Boy
Painter trademark will prove abso-
lutely pure under the blow-pipe test;
and to encourage people to make the
test and prove the purity OF paint be-
fore using 1t, they will send free
blow.pipe and valuable booklet on
paint to anyone writing them asking
for Test Equipment. Address Ma.
tional Lead Company, Woodbridge
Building, New York City.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
A Powerful Combination.

Tim was protege OF Mr.. Blank, a
well-known Boston lawyer. He was
often in trouble, but by personal influ-
ence with the courts Mr.. Blank man.
aged to have him let down easy, so 1t
became matter of talk, the Green
Bag says. that he did not suffer great.
ly in being arrested
How is Il, Tim" some one asked
one day, that you are arrested very
often, but never so to jail nor pay any
flnes?"
IT'S just this way" Tim replied. 81
have Mr.. Blank for me lawyer, and
what he doesn't know about the law
tells him." t
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
The Funny Things One See,
Smiling Round the World
By
MARSHALL p. WILDER
Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowies.)

While at the Imperial hotel, Toxic,
we were permitted to witness a por
tion of Japanese wedding, that is,
the feast and reception. Like our He.
brew friends in America, the Japs
now hire the parlors of hotel, chiefly
because their little doll houses are so
small. 1t was very funny; the women
all like embarrassed images, done up
In their best kimonos and not saying
word, while the men, in stiff badly
fitting European store Clothes" stood
around in little groups and talked,
looking like animated tailors' dunn
mics.
One young man picked out native
air on the piano with one finger,
while the children were the only ones
who were at all happy, or didn't look
as il they wished they hadn't come.
Says Mrs. Peace to Miss Sharp,
caller: my husband and l never dis
pute before the children. When
quarrel seems imminent, we always
send them OUT
Miss Sharp: "Ah, I've often won
dered why they're so much in the
street,"
Hateful thing, wasn't she?
Japanese trains are small and slow,
and seem not to think it necessary
ever to be on time. Smoking is al
lowed in every class, even in the
sleeping cars.
The bedding is clean and sufficient,
but there are no springs in the beds,
absolutely no privacy, and one tiny
window for the whole compartment,
pablo opinion being usually divided
as to whether it shall be opened or
closed.
This reminds me of a story my
friend, Col. Cody ("Buffalo Bill') used
to tell. He said that once upon a time
an Englishman who had never been
In the west before was his guest. They
were riding through Rock Mountain
canyon one day, when suddenly tre-
mendous gust of wind came swooping
down upon them, and actually carried
the Englishman clear off the wagon
seat. After he had been picked up, he
combed the sand and gravel out of his
whiskers and said
Il say! l think you overdo ventila-
ton in this bloomin' country"
My berth was over the wheels, and
this, together with roadbed of which
coal railroad in Pennsylvania would
be ashamed, produced such jolts and
bumps that my brain felt as though it
had been through an egg-beater. The
compartment was full, one occupant
being German army officer, who, be-
side being in full uniform, even to
enormous fuI>lined overcoat, sword
and spurs, brought in to choke the
little available space satchel, a
large fiat wicker hamper and a pack
ing box. He also had a very indus
trious and far-reaching snore with
him.
The third occupant being a travel
Ing Catholic priest and, like the SOL
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

der man of huge proportions, was
rather interested to know which of
these was to occupy the berth over
me, for it seemed flimsy sort of af-
fair, and took particular pains to see
that 1t was well propped up.
! was rather relieved to find it was
to be the soldier for consoled myself
with the old adage that the pen is
mightier than the sword and decided
1t would be worse calamity TO have
the church down on me than the army.
Even IL sleep with all these consider.
ations had been possible, the frequent
stops would have completely put 1t to
flight, for the moment a train arrives
at station, no matter what the time
of night, the sellers of lunch boxes,
hot milk, tea or tobacco begin to cry
their wares, in tones that are like the
wailings of lost souls, and for penetra-
ton and volume unequalled by any
thing in my experience.
The sellers of tea at the stations will
give one a small teapot filled with
hot tea, and a tiny cup, all for three
sen, or cent and half in American
money.
At the railroad stations during abe
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
Don't Try Uncertain Recipes.

1t is entirely unnecessary to experiment
with this, that and the other recipe, Get
from your grocer, for 10 cents, package
OF "OUR-PIE" Preparation-Lemon
Chocolate or Custard-for making pies
that are sure to be good Put up by
D-Zerta Food Co., Rochester, N. y"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try itp
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
Promoting German Sculpture.

Emperor William has received Prof
Schott. the well-known sculptor, who
with Prof. Rheinhold Begas, also a
sculptor, is actively engaged in pro-
noting an exhibition of German sculp-
ture in New York. The emperor gave
his approval of the exhibit, for which
statuary worth $750000 has already
been pledged.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE.

A powder. It cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists, csc. Accept no sub.
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
Seek the Briaht Thinas In Life.

Look out for the bright, for the
brightest side of things, and keep the
face constantly turned toward it; you
will then shed happiness along your
way like the summer sun.-Julius
Bentham.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
TactIess.

zone of those fellows that is always
doing the wrong thing, eh?'
'Is he? Why, say, that fellow would
put frieze around dollhouse"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
RATHER NOT.

Teacher-Johnny, can you decline
to eat?
Johnny-Yes' I can; but l don't
like to,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
Pettlt's Eye saIve First Sold in 1870,

100 years ago, sales increase yearly, wonder,
full remedy; cured millions weak eyes All
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, y. Y.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

There is need for Garfield Tea when the
skin is sallow, the tongue coated, anC
when headaches are frequent.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

have spoken somewhat OF the ex'
ternal attitude Of these people. OF
their interior attitude of heart ano
mind much more might be said, espe.
cially in regard to their late war with
Russia, which was going on at the
time of my visit. This was some
thing they would not talk about. Any
mention of the subject was met with
an adroit change of the conversation
into other channels; but intense
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

The harder man works the harder
1t is to work him.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

A man isn't absolutely fool unless
ne can be fooled the same way twice.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar is
good quality all the time. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

war with Russia one was sure TO see
parties OF wounded soldiers returning
from the front; or those who we're de.
parting for the seat of war. These
latter were always attended by a
crowd of men and women, who waved
small Japanese flags and gave a shou.
as the train moved away. This shoui
is really more of screech 'han u
good, round cheer such as would be
heard in America, for 1t seems as IL
there is some physical reason why
the Japanese people cannot raise their
vc;ces without producing the most
blood-curdling sounds. The street
cries are all strident and unpleasant;
the commands of officers to their men
tinny and rasping.like, while Japanese
singing, to foreigner, is conducive to
nervous prostration.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

How many times have you won out
when invited to go up against anoth-
er mans game?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sOftens the gurns reduces In,
Illumination allsys pain cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

Time is precious, but truth is more
precious than time.-Beaconsfield.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

AT the railroad stations during al,
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
WEATHER REPORT.

The hurricane in the West Indies is
central near the east end OF Cuba
Much cooler weather prevails in the
Eastern States. and low temperature
continues In the Mississippi valley and
the South.
Frosts were general last night in the
middle West, and light frost formed in
western Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
western North Carolina, western Ten
nessee, and northeastern Alabama this
morning
The weather will be fair throughout
the Eastern and Southeastern States to-
night and Wednesday
The temperature Will be somewhat
lower along the Atlantic coast tonight
and frost is indicated for the interior of
the Middle Atlantic States, western
North Carolina, and the upper Ohio val
ley.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be fresh west and northwest;
on the south Atlantic coast fresh TO
brisk northerly, and on the east Gulf
coast fresh northerly.
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
COLONEL STEWART
IS READY FOR TEST
Physical Examination of
"Exiled'' Army Officer Be
gins Today.

Col. William +. Stewart. Of the United
States Artillery Corps. appeared this aft
ernoon before the army retiring board.
which is TO pass upon his physical,
mental. and perhaps "tempermentaT'
qualifications as an officer of the army
The physical examination Will take
place first, as 1t is upon his physical
condition that the colonel and the De
partment are once again at odds.
The board is holding its sessions at
the washington Barracks and Is COM
posed of Brigadier General Hall. presi-
dent: Colonel Hatfield, Colonel Goodwin,
Colonel Arthur, Major Edie. and Cap
tain Howland, recorder
Interest in the case among army Of
6eers Is keen and the decision of the
board is awaited with interest. Colonel
Stewart has evidence from numerous
phvsicians. that the condition Of his
heart and eyes is good; but the decision
Of the post surgeon, from which ne has
appealed, was otherwise.
The appearance of the colonel makes
an impression which tends to corro-
borate his declaration that he is per
fectIy well man and quite able to take
the horsemanship test. Indications are
that the case viii develop into a Cou-
nfct of expert testimony. with the civil
ian and military medical experts on Op-
p0site sides
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
TAFT IS PROMISED
VOTE OF DAKOTAS
Candidate Speaks at Aber-
deem and Goes at Bryan in
Hammer-and-To -Tongs Style.

MALLETTE, S Z, Sept 2s.-Judge
Taft cSme into the state of South Dako-
ia today and found that here. as IN
The other States he has visi' I'd, the fac
tionaI differences Of the party have been
forgotten in order to give him an over
whelming majority in November.
On his special train today. as IT sped
through the state, are representatives.
Of the two factions. includ'-C Senator
Gamble. who was defeated for renOm-
nation by Governor Crawford, and the
governor himself. the victorious candi-
date. Senator Kittredge will join the
PARTY later in the day. Others on the
train today arc Representative Burke
and Martin, and Seth Bullock. the Presi-
dent's friend and marshal for the State.
The candidate made his first speech
at Aberdeen, where he was greeted by
a crowd of 5000 He followed the tao
tics of the past few days, and didn't
snare Bryan ana GOmpers in his re-
marks about their attitude in the cam
paig1
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
FLEET IS DELAYED
REACHING MANILA
Still a Thousand Miles AWAY
Two Days Behind
Schedule.

MANILA, Sept. 29.-With the Ameri-
can fleet nearly 1000 miles away, there is
little probability OF its arrival before
Saturday morning, or two DAYS behind
the original date.
The feet was delayed one day in Al
bany. West Australia. but the intention
Of the fleet officers then was to regain
this lost time, and arrive IN Manila on
October !.
The wireless messages received from
the fleet have not indicated the cause OF
the delay
The fleet passed Cape Mandar. on the
west coast or Celebes island. yesterday
morning This is 1,26O miles from Ma
Mia
The Washington times., 1908-09-29

ture course for the benefit OF mis- fol-
lowers Of his particular cult. which is
an offshoot from the Eddy faith.
His Pr-ste Secretary.
A large class followed him into Maine
this year. and among them was Miss
Beckman. but her primary object in
being among those present was due 10
professional considerations She had
been IN the employ OF Bishop Sabin
for eight years. first as q s-eaOgFapher.
and. when his private secretary married
one OF the sons OF the bishop, Miss
Beckman was promoted 70 the more con-
hdential position.
Th1 COurt5hlp between the bishop and
his private secretary seems 10 have
been conducted as an ad met 10 the
professionable and religious duties OF
The pair, FOR no one Of the class ap-
wears 10 have had any 81 spiciOn that
they contemplated matrimOHy-
During the latter part OF August
Bishop Sabin and Miss Beckman went
to Boston, and there were married The
sons and j daughter OF the bishop were
given teiegraphic notification OF the
ceremony and waited 20 welcome their
father and mis- bride 10 the home, at iS1s
NJ street
Disparity IN Ages.
Aside from his declarations about his
'4CNDAASL ~ MS ACA A-ASA we TIC ms
unusual feature OF the ceremony was
the disparity in ages. Bishop Sabin IS
past sixty-nine years old. while the
bride is but twenty-five years old How
ever, as she has been connected for
years with his church work and is
Closely in touch with his teachings, as
vel as the business features Of the in
gtitutiOn, the marriage was well re-
ceived by the children Of the first wife
The new bride is Of medium height
with blonde hair and light grey eyes
She is a daughter o. C J. Beckman
who is connected with the Government
Printing Office
She has not yet been awarded a.
Official position with the church o
which her husband is the founder anC
head, but II Is thought probable tha
as her predecessor was regarded as on,
of supernatural power. the followers o
/ the faith may accord to the new help
mate Of their bishop a higher rank thar
. IS given the ordinary woman in tht
church.
Bishop Sabin holds that thought Il
the great creator. and that man create.
what he wants. There is no such thing
as death planned by the Creator. h,
declares. Death is only a creation o.
VeTSalIy regard death as impossible
rather than inevitable. il would be over
come by the sentiment against it. jus
/ force. for the reason that the vast ma
l jorfty of people are unwisely convinced
that they have 10 die.
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
YANKEE ABANDONED
TO MERCY Of WAVES
HopeleSsIy Stranded and
Threatening to Break,
Cruiser Is Deserted.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Sept z9.-Pounded
by huge waves rolled up by a northeast
-,orm, the stranded cruiser Yankee to-
day, was deserted by all the crew which
has been striving to set her off Hen
and Chicken Reef
She may break in two at any hour.
Wireless communication with the
Yankee foiled just before she was de-
serted. Every part Of the vessel is
flooded except the engine and boiler
rooms.
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
1873. 900 ARE KILLED
IN AMERICA ALONE
Terrible Price Paid Annually Might
Be Prevented by Comparatively
Small Investment.
Prof. Fisher GiVes Figures
On Cost of Consumption

Consumption kills $4,000 in the
United Stetss svery year.
The entire cost OF these numerous
easss is 81, 600, 900 goo.
The cost to others than the VIC
tii~s iE $4,000, 900 a year.
A quarter Of the lives could he
saved By an investment Of $780,
OOo, 900.
At present only a fraction OF I
per cent OF this money Is being used.
The Washington times., 1908-09-29
TWEEDMOUTH RESIGNS.

LONDON, Sept 29.-Lord Tweedmouth.
lord president Of the council in the Brit
ish cabinet, has resigned. The reason
given for the step is Continued III
health. though his mental condition
shows improvement.