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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-05-30
Division No. 2.-President. p. H. Mo

Recording Secretary. Patrick McTIugh.
Financial Secretary, J. B. Nolan. ~
Treasurer, Barney Ryan. i. ~;
Insurance Secretary, ]. j. Strapp.
Meets on second and fourth SWednesr
days at Central Hall, corner West: Sew
enth and West Sixth streets. e.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
Prize Poker Story.

Capt.John A. Duble, an old Mississippi
steamboat man, tells a story OF q game Of
cards played by a cotton broker named
Weed, during the a He boarded my
boat he says, lat Cairo, after he had
made a successful trip Off d cargo of
cotton for the landing. He placed
in the clerks Office of the boat
a box about the size Of a
candle box, but securely nailed and
strapped with iron bands. Weed hailed
me as l was passing through the cabin.
Captain said he, send me q boy and
your carpenter When they were on
hand he told the boy to bring the box
out and the carpenter to open it. 1t was
full of crisp greenbacks. Then he pro
ceeded TO run up against the game OF a
gang of old river sharks. and by the
time we got down stream he did rot have
a dollar. He told ne be lost S5Ge,0 900 be-
tween ST. Louis and New Orleans. The
last time I saw Weed he was river re
porter in New Orleans, and he seemed
as perfectly happy as though he still
had his $500. 0o0."-Washington Post.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
PROPOSALS FOR FLoUR-oFFIcE PUR.

PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR-OFFICE PUR-
i chasing COmmisSary of Subsistence. Omaha,
Nebr.. May z. 1896. Sealed proposals in dupli-
cate, subject to the usual conditions. will be re-
ceiyed at this Office until II o'clock a. H., MAY
10, 1896, at which time and place they will be
opened in presence OF bidders, for furnishing
the subsistence Department, u. s.. Army. on or
before June D, 1896, as may be required, with
Flour for issue and Flour, choice family, at the
following places of delivery, viz: On board of
cars or at sub Sistence StOrehouse at Omaha, Ne
braSka. or at Forts Omaha. Niobrara. Robinson,
Nebr.. d. 4. Russell and Washable, Wvo., and
Fort Meade, 5. ID. Preference will be given to
articles of domestic production or manufacture,
conditions OF quality and price, Gncludlng in
the price of foreign productions or manufactures
the duty thereon) being equal. The right is re-
served to reject any or all bids or any part of
any bid. Blank proposals and specifications,
showing in deIall the articles and quantities re-
quired, and giving full information as to con-
dltions, will be furnished on application to this
Office, or any of the COmmissaries at posts
named above, Proposals will also be received
BY the Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence
Denver Colo, at 10 a, IN. mountain standard
time, May 10, 1896. for the furnishing and deliv-
cry OF the above Subsistence Stores free on
board X. X. ears at Denver, or near the place OF
production or purchase, or at the posts named.
FRANK E. NYE, Captain and G.. S., U. S. A.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
U. S. Land Office, Valentine. Nebraska.

My 1870.
by George l.. Coleman against Lyman Baliou for
failure 10 comply with law as to timberculture
entry No. $3.50. dated June IS, 1886, upon the
Range 81. III Cherry county, Neb.. with a view
to the cancellation of said entry, contestant al
leging thai the said Lyman BaIiou has failed to
break or cause to broken ten acres OF said tract
and has wholly failed to plant OF cause to be
planted any part OF said tract in trees, tree seed
or cuttings and has failed to cure his iaches to
this date; the said parties are hereby summon
ed q appear at Jhls office on the s day OF June,
1885. at ~ O'Clock Il. H.. TO respond and furnish
Testimony concerning said alleged failure.
On. CLOVER. Re2istcr.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
Land Office Valentine, Ncb.
May 18th, 1896.

May IItl, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof IN support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Valentine Neb., on June 23ri
1896, VIZ:
Benjamin F. Fetch, of Simeon, Nebr.
No STA for the seLseH sec 90 swhsYL
sec q nw4nwA sec IS neAneA sec 20 twp ii
range % n.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Willard D.. Morgareidge, john 3. Lord. Charles
w. Bennett and William G. Carson all Of Sim
con, NeDr. c. K. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE

CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE
~ Omaha, Nebraska, April %, 1896. Sealed
proposals. in tripllcate, will be received here
and constructing an additional story 10 the
Post Hospital at Fort Niosrara, Neb. Full in
formation furnished. and plans and specifica-
tionS can be seen at this office, or at the office
of the Quartermaster at Fort Niobrara. U. s..
reserves the right to reject or accept any or all
proposals, or any part thereof. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals 10 be endorsed Proposals
for Hospital at Fort NiObrara,' and addressed
to D.. D. WHEELER, Major. Q. NJ. Chief @. NJ,
Omaha, Neb.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
U. S. Land Office. Valentine. Nebr.

April 2Ith, 13yG,
Notice is hereby given that Jean Morrow, of
Mapllt0n, linn has filed notice OF intention to
make final proof before Register and Receiver
at their office III Valentine, Nebr., on Saturday
the 18th day OF June 1896, on timber culture APP
pllcatlOn No. 74l7, for the MS nWA, SwA nWM
and nWA sWA OF section No. Ia, in Twp. No. 20
N, range No. q W.
He names as witnesses: James M. Hanna,
DaVie Hanna and John Dale OF Wood Lake,
Nebr. ana Clarence WalcOtt OF BroWnlee, Nebr.
Testimony OF the claimant, Jean Morrow, will
be taken before the Clerk of the District Court
of Blue Earth County Mimi, on June 5, 1896, at
his office in Mankat0.
c.. R. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
Nebraska
Land Office at Valentine Nebraska

May 9tn. 1896,
Notice is hereby given that the followIng-nam-
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof III support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register and
Receiver al Valentine, Nebraska, on June 20
1896. viz:
Charles A. Clark, of Cody, Neb.,
H E No 1866 for the shseh and seAswA sec
"a Up So and lot 3 sec 8 tp 81 r 35 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land viz:
Patrick sullivan, william kadatz. William
HOOK and Edward Hanks, all of Cody Neb.
c. 4. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
CH1EF oUARTERMAsrER,s OFFICE

~ Omaha. Neb.. April -. 1896. Sealed pro-
posals, i'll triplicate. will be received here until
2 o'clock p: H., May %, 1896. and then opened,
for furnishing wood, coal and charcoal required
in Department of the Platte during fiscal year
commencing July /. 1896. U. 5. reserves
right TO reject or accept any or all proposals, or
any part thereof. Information furnished on
application here, or to post and depot quarter
masters where supplies are needed. Envelopes
containing proposals will be endorsed 'PropO-
sails for Fuel for -" ald addressed to ID. ID.
WHEELER, Maj, q. NJ.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
u S. Land Office. Valentino. Nehr

ApIH 20 IoJO '
Notice is hereby given that Jacob p. Willen, of
Clay City, Indiana has filed notice of intention
to make final proof before Register and Receiver
at their Office in Valentine Nebr. on Friday, the
Goth day of May, 1896, on timber culture applica-
tlon No. 1854, for the neM of section No. 80, i'll
Township No. 81, Range No. 25W.
He names as witnesses: Ely ID. Valentine,
Robert II. Bruno, David Leach and Washington
Honey, all OF Wood Lake, Nebr.
10 c. K. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
Taken an.

Taken up, at my place 4 miles south
west of st. Mary's Mission, on the An
telope, April 1st, INT light sorrel horse
lame in right front foot, and one dark
sorrel horse, with white strip in fore
head. Weigh about LOO each; both
branded on left shoulder with a w I'M
der a half circle, or it may be a horse
shoe with heel drawn IN.
G.. G.. TACKETT,
Rosebud, S. d.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
U. S. LAND OFFICE, Valentine. Neb..

April 10Th, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that Crowen L. Wem-
pie, of Table Rock. Nebraska. has flied notice of
intention to make final proof before the Register
and Receiver at their office in Valentine, Nebr.,
Der culture application No. 1853. for the neA of
Section No. 26, in township No. % n, Range
No. 30 W..
He names as witnesses: Stuart TAFT of Brown
lee Neb., William Steadman, Robert NJ. Faddis
and Charles H. TAFT, of Pass. Nebr.
c. r. GLOVER. Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
T. ). Land Onice Broken Eos. Nj
a,.tt ,-t1 tl4..

-tDII I'fI. INF'.
Complaint having been enterct! at this Office
by Hiram X. Edgar against Charles Rice for
abandoning his Homestead Entry No ss1j, dated
Oct 20 1889 upon the e.. neA Sec5 TD 2G II Range
q W and Sc sell See - TIP y II X - W
in Cherry county Neb., with Il view TO the can.
collation. of said entry, the said parties are here
by summoned to appear AT the Office of John
Fritz a notary public at Brewnlee. Neb., on the
9Th day OF May 1896. ut 10 o'clock a. H.. to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment. Final hearing az this
Office on the I'd day or June. 1896, at 10 a. M.
CHARLES II. ADAMS. Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
.. S. Land Office, Valentine, Nebraska, |

NIdy JtT, 1876.
Notice is hereby given that Charles r. How
ard has filed notice of intention to make final
proof before Register and Receiver at their Of
fee in Valentine, Neb., on Saturday the goth day
OF June, 1896, on timber culture application No.
7409 for the e1aneA nwAneM and neAnwM of
sectionNo, s i'll township No. 20 n, range No.
He names as witnesses: Robert L. Quisen-
berry, MunSon Butler and Albert F. Hindman of
Oasis, Nebr,. and Harvey E.. Dewey. of Wood
Lake, Nebr. c.. r. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
U, S. Land Office at Valentine. Neb.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim, and
that said pro8f will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Valentine, Neb.. on June 9th,
1896. viz:
Alice Ormesher, of Valentine. Neb.
Fl. L. No. 1Oo51 for the neA sec. "a, twp. 30 n.
range q w.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land. viz:
Charles Smyth and William D. Clarkson. of Val
entine, Nebr., John Crounin, of wood Lake.
Nebr. and Bernard DenOyer. of Arabia. Nebr.
c. Il. GLOVER. Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
Land Office at Valentine. Nebr.

ndy Zuu 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Jan Sedlacek of
Kennedy Nebraska has filed notice OF his inten-
ton 10 make final proof before Register and Re-
ceiver at their Office in Valentine Nebraska ON
Tuesday the 10th day OF June 1896, on timber
culture Application NO. 7640. for the wanwA
and wRsWA of section No. 81 in Township No.
30 n, Range No. 30.
Edward Harris OF Oasis, NeDr., John Gee of
Kennedy Nebr.. and Mieaiah Harris OF Valen-
title Nebr. CIR. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
U. S. Land Office, Valentine, Nebr I

April 20. 1886
Notice is hereby given that Joseph Kennedy,
OF Brownlee, Nebr., has filed notice of intention
to make final proof before Register and Receiver
18th day of May, 1886, on timber culture applica-
ton No. 1922. for the sW4 OF Section No. s, in
Township No. q n, Range 30. 2s w 9Th 2 NJ.
He names as witnesses: John Cloud, Frank
Lee, Willie Lee and robert Lee, all of Br0Wniee
Nebr. 10 G. II. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
FINAL o NOTICES.

Parties having final proof notices In
these columns will receive a marked
copy Of the paper which contains
first insertion OF same. 1t is the duty
of each claimant to examine their
notice carefully and should there he
any error the fact should be reported
to the land Office and to this office at
once for correction.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
THE T~ARlCE-A-WEEK
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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
U. s. Land Office at Valentine, Neb.

hVIII IDIH, T0Tl. '
Notice is hereby given that Sophia d.. Jones
has hied notice OF intention to make final proof
before the Register and Receiver at their office
in Valentine, Neb., on the 9th day of June, 1896,
on timber culture application No. 7G49. for the
n1aneA n1anwA OF section No. -, in township
No 30 n, range No. % W.
She names as witnesses: Abram johnson.
John a. AdamsOn, Frank G.. Reese and Alex
ander MoSher, all of Valentine. Nebraska.
c.. h. GLOVER, Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
Land Office at Valentine, Nebr.

May 9Th, 1896.
Notice IS hereby given chat the fellowing-nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof Willie made before Register and
Receiver at Valentine, Nebr., Oh June 18th
1855 VIZ:
Joseph Kounovsky, of Wood Lake,
Nebraska.
Fl. Z. No. 8679 for the sHsWM Sec. 90 End Ms
nwl4 Sec, q Up. 81 n. Range % W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation O
said land, viz:
Edgar S. Lovelett, wallace L. Tryon, Andrew
Benson and Joseph p. Kreycik all of Woed
Lake. Nebraska. &C, R, GLOVER. Register.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-05-21
RACES. JUNE ID
AT VALENTINE NEBR
$4,000
PURSES
PROGRAM

Race for Cherry County and Rosebud horses. Purse $500. Half
mile dash. First horse $4,000; second $1,000; third $500.
Horses entered in this race not winning money allowed to start
in Consolation race entrance free. Half mile dash. First horse
$500; second $1,000.
Quarter mile race for Cherry County and Rosebud horses. Purse of
$4,000. First horse $500; second $1,000; third $500.
SECOND DAY-JUNE II
Half mile dash for Ponies under 141 hands owned in Cherry County
and Rosebud. First horse $500; second $500; third $500.
Half mile and repeat, free to all. First horse S450O;, second $500;
third $500.
Quarter mile Pony race for Cherry County and Rosebud ponies under
AZ hands. First 500; second $40; third S..
Entrance fee in all races will be ten pei. cent of purse. 5 horses
to enter, 3 TO start In pony races, ponies will be measured on the
track and ne pony allowed to start that is over 1s hands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-04

now seeking franchise on the basis
VI Il ~ cent tax per linear foot of track
per year for single track during the
first ten years of Its charter. and 80
cents per linear foot annually for the
remainder Of its grant. The tax on this
basis would be easily collected. and
could not give rise to any disputes.
In Europe franchises are valuable
and are paid for accordingly. Liver
pool. Manchester. Birmingham. Edin-
burgh and Glasgow own their own
tracks. The county council Of London
not long ago decided to take possession
Of the tramway systems Of north and
south London. Liverpool owns fifty
miles Of tracks, which leases at $4,000
mile. Manchester owns fifty miles Of
single track which 1t built itself. 1t
was leased to company In 1877 for
twenty-one years for 100000 per year.
but the city has to keep the tracks In
repair OF 1a7 roads in Great Britain.
27 are owned by local authorities.
In Paris the Omnibus and Tramway
company pays to the city 500. coo year.
and in addition $500 annually for every
omnibus and $500 for every street car.
making yearly revenue OF about $780,
900 from this company. Another COM
pany pays $500 year per car and an
other $780,
The franchise OF the street railway
company in Berlin expires in 1911 when
the tracks become the property of the
city. which Will also have the right to
purchase the equipment al fair Valua
tiOn. In 1880 the revenue OF the city
from its gross percentage was nearly
s25U,OO0. The city has the right abso-
lutely to regulate fares. frequency Of
trips. etc. They order things better
abroad
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-04

interests are SO bound up In those OF
man that they are sure to be protected.
the answer Is that the same argument
was urged as to the merger In the hus-
band OF the wife's right of property,
and was pronounced by the Judgment
of mankind faliacious in practice and
principle. II the natures of men and
women are so alike that for that rea-
son no harm Is done by suppressing wo-
men what harm can be done by elevat-
ing them to equality? II the natures
be different. what right can there be in
might take juster views about many So
cial and political questions"
A lengthy paragraph seeks to prove
that as this government IL founded
upon the rule not of the wisest and best,
but Of all the people. ignorant and wise.
just and unjust alike. the voice OF
woman should not be debarred because
she may not be fit to deal wisely with
public questions. Soma argument Is
also given to show that IL. AZ Is gen
orally believed. participation in the al
fairs of the government educates ana
improves, women, and eventually the
whole race would be materially elevated
by the bestowal of the ballot upon
them.
The report concluded with an allu-
sion to what may have been Mr.. Reeds
ticipa ton of women in the Maine cam
paigns for prohibition. He says:
1T Is sometimes asserted that women
now have a great influence in politics
through their husbands and brothers.
That is undoubtedly true. But that is
just the kind OF Influence which Is not
wholesome for the community, for 1t is
influence unaccompanied by RESPONSE
bility. People are always ready to
recommend to others what they would
not do themselves II 1t be true that
women cannot be prevented from ex-
ercising political influence. Is not that
only another reason why they should
be steadied in their political action by
that proper sense of responsibility which
comes from acting themselves?
We conclude. then. every reason
which in this country bestows the bal
lot upon man Is equally applicable to the
proposition to bestow the ballot upon
woman, that in our judgment there is
no foundation for the fear that women
will thereby become untitled for all the
duties she has hitherto performed"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-04
NEW LINCOLN MEMORIAL.
How Publishers Of u Magazine Merg,
business with BeneYOlencs.

All the founders of McClures Maga-
zine are recent graduates OF Knox Col
lege, Galesburg, Illinois. and the editor,
Mr.. Mcclure, is q trustee of the college.
They have undertaken to assist the col
lege in establishing 'The Abraham
Lincoln School Of Science and Practical
Arts" as a worthy memorial to Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Before Lincoln was even nominated
for the presidency, Knox college con-
ferred on him the degree of Doctor of
Laws. and at he time of the famous
Lincoln and Douglass debate. held at
Galesburg October Z, 1853. the students
carried banners inscribed Knox for
Lincoln" The publishers of McClure's
Magazine have established 100 scholar
ships in this new school. Each scholar
ship entities the holder to all the privi-
leges Of Knox College, and can be
earned by securing 500 subscribers to
McClure's Magazine. A scholarship pays
the board. room rent and tuition of a
young man or woman for O year. The
publishers of McClure's Magazine have
also undertaken to raise an endowment
fund Of a quarter Of a million dollars
for this new department of Knox col
lege.
On Oct. Z. OF this year, the college will
celebrate the anniversary of the Lin
coin and Douglass debate. The Grafton
will be delivered by the Hon. Chauncey
NJ. DeDew, and many men of national
fame will pc present. Excursions from
all over Illinois and adjoining States
will bring thousands of I.incoln's old
friends together. 1t is planned to have
u much larger cOncourse of people than
attended the debate. There will un-
doubtedly be thousands present who
were present at the debate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-04
NEW SWINDLING SCHEME.
A Shrewd Trick Played successfully UpOn
Louisville Gentle nau by . Sleek Film.

Louisville Gentle rnnu ny Sleek Film.
Louisville Courier Journal. -.
Sleight-of-hand performers have re-
sorted to another scheme for making
money besides appearing Oh the stage
before the public. and the fact can be
attested by a clerk in the furnishing
goods establishment Of q. 8. Kosen-
berg. Last Monday a man entered the
store and said lie desired to purchase Il
collar button. He was young man
with a splendid appearance and spoke
fiuently The button was nriced at 10
cents, but the clerk said he hadn't the
change for u $40 bill and the man left
without the button. Last evening at
about O'Clock the same person called
again and purchased u necktie. He
WAS about to leave the store, ostensi-
bly,, when he suddenly turned and
laughingly asked the clerk il he thought
he was trying to work" him the other
day when he offered him the $40 bill.
and whether he thought the bill was a
counterfeit. The clerk remarked that
he had no such idea. The man appear
ed satisfied at the answer. Incidentally
he then suggested that 1t would be well
for all clerks to know a counterfeit bill
when they saw one. and leaning against
the counter with a confidential and con-
fiding air remarked that he would show
him a way to detect the queer" The
clerk said he would be delighted with
the informa tion. and the man asked for
a 81 and S. bill.
He then took a Scent piece from his
pocket and moistened both sides. The
coin was, so the clerk thought. placed
between the two bills and the whole
was wrapped in a piece of paper and
tightly tied. Explanations were then
In order. The key to the solution was.
the stranger explained. that impress
sions of the nickel would appear on
both bills.
"On the counterfeit bill" he said "the
impression will not appear" The man
said he would step across the way to
get y drink and on his return would
open the package. 1t would require
that long for the impression to he made
The clerk waited for about Il half
hour. but seeing nothing more OF the
stranger his suspicious became aroused.
He opened the package. and 10. the
nickel was there, but the bills were
gone. The stranger had slipped them
up his sleeve and was away with the
81. The scheme is being worked sys-
tematically in the city. and two or
three other persons have been made
the victims.