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About Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921 | View Entire Issue (May 26, 1910)
ymn. OUSTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN it t CUSTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN $1.00 For Year. All subscribers are considered permanent and If they wish to Ulscemtiuue'anrexpected to pay all arrearages and notify publisher. EulercJ ai Hrokcu How , Nebraska , for traui * mlnnlon In the United States mall * at second class rates. D. Al AAlSBhRRY , Editor and Publisher AUVKKTISIN ( . KATES. Where matter la act on wood base electrotype n Uat price uf t\\entv cents per hicli.Mniflecol- nmn , for each Insertion , two or niora Insertions ISceutH per Inch , Special poHltlou , alnirlo In , ertloti 2UcrntB per inch. Metal bade , rlcctros- two or more times , IS cents per Inch , Payment Oral of each month , Local ailvertlnhiif five cents per line each In tcrllon. Notice of chnrch church fairs , sociables and entertainments where money Is chanted , one half rates , Death notices free , half for publishing obituaries. Card of Thanks , 50 ccn s. Legal notices at rales provided statutes of Nebraska. Society notices and trsolutlous. one-hall fJiei Weddlnir notices free , half price for nut of presents. The unprotected walls that remain standing of the court house tell of the stupidity of the present county board. If an individual had thirteen thousand dollars presented as a gift and he would not use it to provide for his own house hold nor appropriate it for himself to the benefit of the donors would he be regarded as an ingrate or insane ? Let the county board answer. Washington Letter. Washington , D. C. While the Sundry Civil appropriation bill was before the House several very illuminating t a r i IT speeches were made , and two of these by Mr. PayneChairmau of the Ways and Means Committee , and Mr. Fordney , a member of that Com-1 inittee , should be read by every voter who wishes to know the truth about the framing of the law and the result of its oper ation. No democrat has attempt ed to answer these speeches ; no democrat during the debate at tempted to show that the result of the new tariff law had not been extremely beneficial both from a revenue standpoint and as a-protcction to American labor and industries. Mr. Payne's speech was de voted almost wholly to an ex planation of the way the bill named after him was framed in the Ways and Means Committee and afterwards perfected in the Conference Committee. Mr. Fordney's speech was an answer to the speech recently made by Senator Beveridge , and not only those who think Mr , Beveridgc rigut , uui tiiose wno tmnK mm wrong upon the tariff question should read this speech of Mr. Forddey's and see whether or not he has proven the inaccuracies which he claims are to be found in great numbers in Mr. Bever- idge's recent speech. Auother-very interestingspeech recently made in the House is that of Congressman Morehead , of North Carolina. Mr. More- head calls attention to the finan cial and industrial conditions under Buchanan and Cleveland as compared with present con ditions throughout the country , and then devotes the remainder of his speech to the very re markable progress made by his own State , North Carolina , during recent years , concluding with an appeal to the people of the South to throw off the thraldom of tradition and pre judice and vote for self interest as does every other section of Union. This recent aggressiveness on the part of the republicans shows that the confidence of democratic leaders as to the outcome of the election this year ia not well founded. The fact ol the matter is that while democratic poli ticians and the democratic press have been claiming everything in sight the republican leaders have been working quietly but must efficiently , and if at any time there has been any doubt as to the complexion of the next House it will be entirely dis sipated long before this Session of Congress comes to an end. Not only will the republicans most ably and successfully show that the new tariff law has been beneficial in every way , but a large part of the legislation asked for by the President and which was pledged in the party platform - form will be enacted into law. It is now thought that this work will be concluded , and that Con gress will adjourn between the 15th of June and 1st of July , Then after a vacation of a few weeks the actual Congressional campaign will begin in earnest thoughtout the -country. There will be more speeches made during September and October of this year and more literature distributed , more editorials and general articles printed than ever before in our history during a Congressional campaign. There is no argument whether upon the tariff question or upon eneral legislation , or the record of the republican party or the work of the present Administra tion that the republicans will not have the best of it. There is no argument whatever that the democratic party can present excepting the general negative one of finding fault with the existing conditions and of wanting to get the republicans out in order that they can get in It will be an office holding ar gumcnt pure and simple , and it will not again deceive the people as it has once or twice be fore midway between two Presi dential campaigns. Rising wages all over the country , falling prices , general prosperity , a redemption of party pledges and savings by the Gov ernment of millions upon millions of dollars through appropriations and economies in the Department and the increasing popularity of our President all mean a rallying cry that it will be impossible for the democratic orators and editors to successful combat. The victory is already won ; the next House will have a substant ial republican majority ana the next Congress will qo on continu ing the splendid work begun during the first year of President Taft's term. Prosperity At Ilitfli Tide. A New York dispatch : "While dull spots can be picked out here and there in the business situa tion it must be admitted that the United States is enjoying prosperity never before equalled in its history. The farmers never were so rich in cash and surplus produce. The mills were were never so full of work and with so many orders in advance on their books. Consumers everywhere are paving record prices for food , clolhing and amusement. The balance of trade is running against the United States , proving that Americans are drawing heavily on Europe for luxuries. We have no doubt that there is one sure remedy for high prices , It is easy , too , if the country is ready to try it. Simply take the tariff off of everything. The wage earner's job will vanish and he'll have no money to purchase what the farmer raises at any price. The resultant fall in prices would be something fieace. Rochville ( Ind. ) Times. One thing however has been determined without doubt : The President and the entire legisla tion of this enacted at the special session , will be endorsed in the platform of every republican con vention , Even those insurgents who voted against the tariff bill admit that they must en dorse now this republican meas ure which has proved so success ful and beneficial to the people. It is true that the measure of endorsement may vary at differ ent State conventions , but for the most part it will be satisfactory to the President and the party leaders , There can be no criti cisms of a bill that has proved 150 LARD PAILS WANTED , Hulnz's Preserved Fruits Pine Hcinz's Prepared Mustard A good Apple , Plum , Strawberry , Rnsp- seller at 150 berry , a hnmly si/efor only. .200 Ileiuz's Inda Relish large sire 350 Hcinz'fl Tomato Chutney per Imperial Peanut Butter 2 sizes bottle , , 3jc per bottle 150 and 300 Ileln/'H Stuffed Olives per bottle tle rrk 300 Mogul Olives per quart 400 Fresh Green" Stuff lettuce , radishes Red , Ripe , Strawberries the tx t dishes , Asparjus , Means , Peas , on the market , fresh every day etc , 3 times per week but Monday. FOR SALE FOR SALE I Second Hand 2 Delivery Harness Wagons WE BUY , TEST and PAY SPOT CASH for CREAM. The Eagle Grocery Store. The Square Deal Store Phone 58 to be so successful , not only in the raising of revenue but in bringing about prosperity to all classes of people. The Tariff According to St Paul. St , Paul elected a republican Mayor this week , which is an other "indorsement" of the Payne-A.ldrich tariff , right in the home of Knute Nelson and Moses E. Clapp , too ! From the Kansas City Times , Ind't , The great work of the Taft adminsstration up to date has been to put the administrative service back upon a regulated , ] responsible , and efficient basis. This work is by no means com plete , but much has been accom plished towards the restorotion of legality , honesty and compet ency in administrative affairs , The principle for which the Taft administration stands most conspicously and worthily is that of subordination to and obedience to the law. San Francisco Argonout. A Minority of Onn. It must have surprised Mr. Bryan when he looked [ around and found that he was the only man who had risen to oppose a vote of confidence in Governor Hughes as a supreme judge.t Chicago Tribune. The impression which Presi dent Taft's many speeches has left upon the country is that of an honest frankness joined with the intention to do his best and to take the consequences. It is rather more than likely that vas this Administration proceeds it will slowly perhaps , but none the less surely com mand public confidence , because of the clear honor and the right intent of the man at the head of it. Springfield Republican. A straddle in politics is a most despicable 'object , unworthy of human sympathy. Harrisburg ( Tex , ) Enterorise. The country needs men in public stations who will do just ice to all men and to all classes and it is especially upon the bench that men of that kind are needed. President Taft's re marks were called forth by cer tain criticisms upon his appointment - ment of Gov. Hughes to the su preme bench of the United States and it is gratifying to know that he made a vigorous and of course defence of that appoint ment , Gov. Hughes is just the kind of man the country needs in a place ot great power and res ponsibility. Denver Republican. Mr. Bryan's formal announce ment that he is not a candidate for the democratic nomination in 1912 should not unduly depress the republican chiefs , because it is the customary formula used by him in the early stages of his Custer County Land Man If you have a snap in a iarm , or ranch for sale list with me. If you want to buy a snap in a farm or ranch , come and see me. Phones , office 42 , resi dence 129. CHAS. W. BOWM4.N BROKEN Bow , NEB. campaign. He is not a candidate but is always at the service of his place of No. 1 on the eligible list as usual. Buffalo Commer cial. Congressman George W. Norris has done the sensible thing again He has decided that he will run for congress again in the Fifth district /where all tht folks know him and where the sledding will be easy this time. Nebraska isn't as large as some states but it would take a lot of time and some money to travel over it and make a campaign that would come anywhere near unseating Senator Burkett. Mr. Norris could not run for congressman and senator at the same time. It would be unfortunate for the state to lose him from the lower house anyway. Norris and Sloan will make a pair worth drawing to. Geneva Signal. A Constitutional President. Things are looking up for the administration program and party harmony. The house has passed the ad ministration railroad bill , in a considerably amended form , by a solid party vote , and the republi cans voted heavily against the elimination of the commerce court clause which is the presi dent's pet provision. Over this outcome President Taft is greatly pleased , and inti mates plainly that he has had no quarrel with republicans in con gress for honestly and independ ently debating and freely amend ing the measures he recommends , but will sign the amended bills cheerfully so long as they still seem to him good bills in the main , though not wholly squar ing with his recommendations. Decidedly that is the sound and statesmanlike , the constitu tional and , let us say , the Taft- like course , as we contended the other day. Legislation is primarily the business of the legislature , and not to be unsurped by a stiff necked chief executive or a na tional party convention , We have heard a good deal of a contrary view in recent years. But is is perfectly clear that if executive recommendations are to be swallowed whole and liter ally enacted by congress , and specific platform planks are to be mandatory on congress to the very letter , the function to the Send Your Abstract Orders to J. 'GL Leonard , Bonded Abstractor Office in Security State Bank Building For Screens. If you don't get the Screens now , the FHes will you. We have what you want. Phone 79 G. L. Turner Lbr. Co < KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE Burlington's ' New Main Line Through Central Wyoming the richest undeveloped country in the west. Farmers here have no fear of drouth , wind storms or hail storms. THE BIG HORN BASIN is now so well started on its great wealth producing era that it not only ap peals to farmers looking for new land upon which to establish new homes under most favorable conditions , but appeals as well to the investor , who wants to turn his money quickly , and to the Business Man , Professional Man , Mine Operator and Manufacturer in towns that are springing np like magic and where raw material in plenty can be handled at a profit. The new line will reach Thermopolis about July I , connecting the outside world with one of the greatest health resorts in America. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS first an Third Tues- days. Send right away for our new booklet just off the press , then go with me on one of our personally conducted excursions. D. CLEM DEAVER , General Agt. Land Seekers'Information Bureau IDU § 1004 Farnum St. , Omaha Nebr. How to Get Rid of The Flies ! i If you will call upon us in Broken Bow we will show you how this is done. We have the largest stock of SCREEN DOORS AND SCREEN WINDOWS in Broken Bow. We can furnish you in any standard size screen door or screen window. DIERKS LUMBER & COAL CO. Phone 23. J. S. Molyneux , Manager Have You Deeds Insurance Policies , or other valuable papers ? If so you need a Safe Place to keep them. One of our SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES ' 1 is an Ideal place for such , and cost is only nominal. Come in and let us show them to you. ( Strictly a Home Institution ) ft W. A. GEORGE , president JULES HAUMONT , Vice President L. II. JUWETT , Cashier . D. PICKETT , Asst. Cashier national legislature would be re duced to that of a mere ratifying body. Congress could submit to no such dictation without abdicat ing its essential function and province under the constitution. President Taft has no such in flated notion of his own wisdom and official function as to dreain of imposing on the legislature a rule of "my bill in its entirety , onothing. . " He is no myalo- maniac , no victim of the exag gerated ago. As for congress , his duty under the constitution is to "recommend their consider ation , " not to dictate to their subserviency. We are living under a constitutional president , and ought to be glad of the the change. Milwaukee Sentin el. ALWAYS Good Cream on baud at WILLIS & SON South Side of the Square. HflHflMH IH flMttl MB MH B M PREE TRADE AND FOOD England's Poor Faces Starvation. What Free Trade Would do to Americans. For several months past the democrats and the insurgents have been spreading dissension and anarchy all over this land then hide behind their mud guna and charge everything that en ters into the cost of living to the new tariff law. Many people even staid uld republicans , with out making a single inquiry