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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Nav End i'm Murder.

John Snow, the young man who re-
ceived three serious wounds from knife
at Lincoln early the other morning, is re-
ported to be quite low, with chances
against his recovery. Charles Scott and
his son Frederick, who are accused of do
ing the stabbing, were locked up at the
station ill default of bail of 81 900 each.
1t is thought by the police that the old
man is the guilty party instead of his son.
The evidence was principally against the
latter. The knife was found near the
scene of the affray.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Insurance Agents Cut Rates.

The board of supervisors and the local
insurance men are having quite squab-
house insurance. The board decided upon
the agents with whom it would place the
business, whereupon another agent offers
better rate with the same companies and
appeals to the district court to compel the
board to accept his proposition.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
TWINS NOT POPULAR.
When They Appear in an Indian Camp
One of Them Is Killed.

One of Them Is Killed.
The following true story of Indian
life is told by an Arizona prospector
and describes one of the queer super
stitions of barbaric tribe: I'm Janu-
ary, 1886, was crossing desert with
team. 1t is necessary 20 carry water
across the plain, and had good sup
ply in a barrel on the wagon. Every
thing was going along in good shape
until nearly noon, when an accident
resulted in the loss of every drop of
water we had. 1t was impossible to
proceed further without water, and
yet to remain there would be equally
serious. We did our best. Along in
the evening / was picked up by band
of Apaches in an almost exhausted con-
ditiOn. They gave me water and one
young couple who seemed to be superb
or in intelligence fed me.
II, however, did not have my full
senses. The terrible strain on a dry
alkali plain without water and in the
burning sun was enough to turn ones
brain. Indians are superstitiOus, illogi-
cal and childish TO a degree which no
civilized man has any conception. This
was to my advantage. They thought me
insane, and, as they regarded one out Of
his mind as something supernatural
and to be revered, they treated me with
the greatest kindness. l did not trust
the Indians, hence when l began to re-.
cover my mental balance tried TO give
no outward evidence of this fact, and
wandered among them in a solitary
and SpeechlesS manner. | was sham
ming to get away all the time.
ga few days after my arrival at camp
twin boys were born to the young wife
of the Indian who had fed me and cared
for me. This is not any more uncom--
mon among the Indians than elsewhere
and although the red man is passion
ately fond of children, yet the appear.
ance of twins and crazy man, as they
regarded me, forbode them evil, and
the medicine man said that the squaW
was a witch and that she and her in
fants must be sacrificed. MelO pleaded
for his wife without avail. She did not
attempt to escape. l was not yet able
to understand the Indian language
and it was some time before l was
aware of what troubled my young
friends, and only few hours remained
before the mother and her children.
would be burned.
II made my escape and succeeded in
reaching the agency. Here, with much
trouble, 1 secured detachment of cav
airy and led them back to the Indian
camp. / had no hope of being in time,
but, fortunately, the chief had eaten
something that did not agree with him
and the sacrifice was postponed few
hours. When we rode up the noise of
the beating tomtoms and the singing
of dancers drowned out the sound of
our approach. In the distance we could
see the young wife and her two children
being driven into her shack and the
warriors with burning firebrandS grad
ually closing in to ignite the funeral
pile. At this moment we were diScOv->
cred and the dance was brought to a
standstill. The presence of the troop
ers was sufficient. l persuaded Melo
and his wife to return to Phoenix with.
me- They have lived there since and
have aided me in gaining knowledge
of the Apaches.'-Denyer Field and
Farm
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Crazed by the Logan Wreck.

Anton Siskousky, a wealthy Bohemian,
shot bullet into his head at his home in
Omaha because he could not forget the
terrible scenes incident to the wreck at
Logan, Iowa, few days ago, in which so
many people were killed. He was aboard
the train and had narrow escape. Many
OF his friends were killed. 1t preyed on
his mind so heavily that he killed himself.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
NO BATTLE FOUGHT.
Minister DeLome Says the Big Rebel
Victory Was Imaginary.

Victory Was Imaginary.
Senor DeLome, Spanish Minister to the
United States, in an interview with
press repor ter at Lenox, said: "The Key
West news of a reported battle between
the rebels at Pinar del Rio and small
force under General Suarez Inclan, in
which the latter was defeated, part of his
command killed and himself made priS-
oner, was purely imaginary" Mr.. De-
Lone added: General Suarez Inclan is
the hero of an engagement at Cacaricara,
in Pinar del Rio, where he defeated and
dispersed 5000 rebels with ZOO men. He
is we'll and operating with column near
Bahia Honda, on the north coast of Pinar
del Rio.''
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
A BABY IN A BASKET.
Left Scantily Clothed at Minne-
apolis Home.

Mrs. E. G. Havie, residing at 121l
Chestnut Avenue, Minneapolis, was sur
prised the other day, when she went
out into her back shed, to find in clothes
basket little baby in scanty clothing
about two weeks old. She also found a
note stating that the baby was American
born and belonged to a, widow who did
not have the means of looking after it.
Mrs. Havie took it to Mrs. Harvey at the
Central police station, and it was subse-
quently taken to Bethany Home, where
it will be looked after. There was no
possible way to discover the parents of
the child
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Sudden Death at Falls City.

Willy Nickerson, laboring man, was
found dead in his room over the old Gen.
tropolis Hotel at Falls City. A few min
ntes before he and his brother were to-
gether on the street. His brother left him
and when he went to his room knocked
and getting no answer pushed the door
open and found him dead.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
FIVE MONTHS WITHOUT FOOD

Mrs. Henry Ingram, of Battle Creek,
Mich, Continues Her Fast.
The strange fast of Mrs. Henry Ingram
still continues. Days and months 1oll
by and still Mrs. Ingram does not take
nourishment of any kind. She has now
gone $50 days without food. She still
looks we'll, but has lost over 100 pounds in
weight. When her fast began she
weighed 210 pounds. Hundreds of peo-
pie have visited her home to get glimpse
of this remarkable woman.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
Cleveland Celebrated Her Centen.
NAL Anniversary Wednesday,.

Cleveland was founded 100 years ago
Wednesday by Gen. Moses Cleveland.
The anniversary was celebrated by the
booming of cannons, changing of bells and
the shrieking of whistles. All business
houses were closed. Commemorative ex-
ercises were held at the Central armory.
A historical address was made by Gen.
Hawley of Connecticut, There were
number of other brief addresses by prom
inent people, including Hon. VIM. Nc
Kinley. In the afternoon grand civic
and military parade took place.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Sin Thousand SoIdiers SIafn.

News by mail says the Chinese troops
sent to Lonchou TO suppress the Moham-
medan rebels appear to have been totally
;annihilated. The troops numbered 6,0Oo.
All were either killed or are missing. The
rebels are nassacreing adj in authority,
killing and pillaging in triumphant
march through the country.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
PROTECTING THE RESERVE.
New York Bankers Exchange Gold
for Greenbacks.

Once more treasury officials are feeling
comfortable, for at the close of business
on the 23d the gold reserve had been once
more placed safely over the $100, 900, 900.
This was accomplished through the de-
posit of gold coin by the New York
banks in exchange for United States
notes. The total of gold coin contributed
by the banks up to the close of business
in twenty-four hours was S15, ,250, 600,
which brought the total gold reserve up
to SlO1, ,SS1,77O.
There was no gold taken for export
Thursday, showing that the New York
bankers have control of the exchange
market and are using their power to pro-
tect the treasury.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Lake Excursionists Scared.

While swinging away from the docks al
Ogdensburg, n. Y, with large excur-
sion party on board, the passenger steamer
Columbian OF the r. 81 O.. Line parted
hawSer and swung against the dock. The
bulwarks and upper works aft were
broken in, causing constern alton among
the passengers, but fortunately nc one was
injured. The boat proceeded on her trip.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Experience of a FaIrbury Boy.

Fred Linger, young man, was serious
ly injured near Fairbury a day or two ago.
His wagon was overturned a few miles
from town, and falling OH him crushed
his right leg, breaking the bones badly.
He lay Oh the prairie under hot sun TOR
four hours before he was found and re-
moved to town.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Narrow Escape from Death.

County Clerk E. R. Haas and child Of
Nebraska City, had narrow escape
few days since. While driving in an un-
frequented road the buggy struck
post and was overturned, precipitating
Haas to the ground. He was severely
bruised while the child escaped unin-
iured.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Beatrice Boy Injured.

The 11-year-old son of c. B. Dempster
Sell from turning pole at Beatrice and
was quite seriously injured. The lad was
hanging by his feet and when he fell
struck squarely upon his head. For some
time after his injury he had severe spasms
rapidly succeeding each other, and it is
feared his spine is badly affected.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Wants to Fight the Masons

A man giving his name as Carson was
locked up at Calhoun as being crazy. He
paraded up and down the strets with a
large club, asking the Masons and the
Maccabees to meet him face to face. He
said they were prosecuting him and he
thought every one was Mason or Mac
cabee and was after him.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Insist on Collecting Dog Tax.

City Marshal Nelson of Fremont has
commeucedla war against unlicensed dogs.
Ten warrants have been issued against
people who are accused of. harboring dog
without having paid the tax thereon, and
there are more to follow. If the owners
refuse to pay the license the dogs will be
killed
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
For Platte County,s Poor

The Platte County Board of Commits
sioners have examined bids for the loca-
tion of poor farm, after having adver-
tised the past two months. Many bids
were filed, but the board has yet made no
selection and may personally view some
of the offers. 1t is thought, however,
that one OF the several tracts of land in
the beautiful She'll Creek Valley, famed
for its artesian wells and pleasant homes,
NAV be chosen.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Our Trade with japan.

Consul General McIvor, at Kanagawa,
Japan, has forwarded to the State Depart
ment tables showing the foreign trade of
Japan for 1895. The United States is
credited with $27,554,7s4 for exports, and
81, 730, ,943 for imports,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Indians Midsummer Celebration

The Omaha Indian midsummer cele-
braton, commonly called "Indian pow
wow," is now in full blast. Where in
former years they used to divide up in
three or four camps, they are all congre-
gated in one place this year. There are
about two hundred visitors from the Pom
cas-, Winnebagos and Sioux. 1t is bo-
nanZa for the gamblers. Such games as
chuckluck, fortune wheels, soap and
shell games are running in full blast.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Dies at the Age of ~ Years.

Dina Smith, supposed to be one of the
oldest inhabitants of the United States,
and we'll known to all the old residents of
Calhoun County, Michigan, died at Homer
at the age liz years. She was born near
New Haven, Conn.,, in L79. She Lived to
take care of the children of three genera
tions, only two of whom are now living.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Fire at Alliance.

The general merchandise store of W.
d. Runner at Alliance was discovered to
be on fire and all of the dry goods stock
was damaged or destroyed. The insur-
ance is ample. The fire cannot be ac-
counted for,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Young Girl Suicides.

Maud Eadus died at Wymore from the
effects of dose of poison, supposed to be
administered by her own hand. The un-
fortunate girl Was about % years old and
lived with her parents in that city. Her
father is conductor on the B. &. NJ.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
SatOIli Will Stay.

The New York Freeman's Journal mas
information from trustworthy source
that the Pope has given Cardinal Satolli
the choice of returning to Rome or re-
naming in America, and that the apos-
tolic delegate has elected to remain.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Vanderbilt ONT of Danger.

Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived at New
port Sunday morning.. 1t was stated at
1.-The Breakers" that Mr.. Vanderbilt had
withstood the voyage eNcellently, and
that he was much improved in health
and that appearances indicated bis speedy
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Curfew at Tecumseh.

The city council of Tecumseh has passed
curfew ordinance and all children under
Ii years of age are required to 60 from the
public streets to their houses at O'Clock
each evening unless attended by parent OF
guardians
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Little Girl Shoots Her Sister.

a little daughter of N. B. Roberts at
Minden, found a revolver lying in the sink
at her home, and took it and started out
through the door. She met her 12-year-
old sister, and, by accident, discharged
the weapon, the ball piercing her sister in
the right side of the face just above the
teeth, passed over the roof of the mouth
and came out under the left eye. 1t made
a serious wound, but she will recover.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Debs Is Out of 1t.

A st. Louis Republics Terre Haute
special says: Eugene V. Debs said that
he was not going to the Populist conven-
tion at st. Louis, and would not accept a
nomination for president if it was ten
dered
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Big Lumber Blaze.

Fire at Cheboygan, Mich, destroyed be-
tween 5000, 600 and 5000, 600 feet of lum-
ber and the docks on which it was piled
at the Whitehall mill. The mill was not
damaoed
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Wholesale Massacres by Turks.

A dispatch from Constantiuople to the
London Chronicle says: The latest news
received is to the effect that the prosper
Gus villages around Van have been de-
stroyed an&.every male over years of age
killed. The total killed is placed at az. 600.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Fatal Shoafing i'm Snriaefield.

During quarrel between Richard Shep-
herd, farm hand. and Cue. an emigrant
,mover, at Springfield, H., the former was
SHOT and MORALLY wounded by the latter
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Failed to Return a Team

A stranger hired team of F. C. Bry-
ants livery barn at Yutan, saying he
wanted to go to Cedar Bluffs and would
be back Sunday morning. He had to
have the best team and buggy. A reward
Of $25 is now offered for Mr.. Bryant.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
For the Gage County Fair.

The officers of the Gage County Agri-
cultural Society are putting forth every
possible effort to make signal success of
the annual fair, to be held September Is
to IS, and the prospects are decidedly en-
couraging therefor.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
House DESTROYED by Lightnino

A farm house owned by William Hor-
ner of Lexington, was struck by light
ming and burned during a recent storm.
Loss, 81 200, covered by insurance.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
BOy Badly Hurt.

The young son of j. K. Griffith, living
near Plattsmouth, was thrown from
horse and the animal stepped upon his
body. His injuries are serious.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
G. A. r. Reunion at Bordeaux.

One of the most interesting reunions
ever held in the rthwestern part of the
state took place at Bordeaux. About loo
were in attendance. Captain j. II. Gull
yer, department commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic, addressed the
reunion
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Drowned i'm a Waterine Troueh-

The 2-year-old son of George McCullom,
living seven miles east of Hastings, was
drowned in watering trough. The lit
tie one tumbled in when no one was
looking and was not discovered until life
was extinct.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Quarantining Against Diphtheria.

QuafantlnlnS Against Dlphtherla.
The Columbus Board of Health placeda
quarantine on the residence of James
Nelson, where case of diphtheria had
been reported. Every precaution is being
taken to prevent a contagion of the
ma LADY,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Thieves Arrested with Their Booty

The burglars who robbed Wells store
at Palmer recently were arrested near
the Union Pacific stock yards east of
Central City. The stolen goods were
found in gunny sacks near where the
thieves were arrested.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Hanging at Brainerd. Minn.

John Pryde was hanged in the county
Jail at Brainerd, Minn., for the murder of
Andrew Peterson for the purpose of rob"
berry
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30

If ten people go to picnic, seven are =
managers, and cuss tEe driver of the
wagon.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-07-30
Iuprovine an Irrigation Ditch

The Sherman County irrigation ditch,
will be repaired by August 1 and put in
good operating condition through its en-
tire length.
The evening times., 1896-02-11
Are Republics Really Unerateful?

The dismissal OF Miss Harriet T. Dame
from her position in the Treasury Ecpart-
Ineni because of a few months OF absence
resulting from a fracture OF cuc OF TER
limbs is nothing less tGan an outrage. IL
violates every principle or civil service
reform: it violates every pledge the na-
tiOn made TO those vino served IT faith
fully in the days of the great war; 1t yio-
lates the fundamental tcnc,s of public
gratitude for distinguished patriotic SER
vices. No excuse can DC found for il. AID
the only atoncracnt to be made for the act
is the immediate aDnulmeni of the o.der Of
discharge.
For four years Harriet Dame was at
the front rs 4 nursc. She remained with
the regiment made up OF her New Hamp-
shire townSpeop,e ali the time. and hecdcd
neither shot nor shell in he!pingi the wounded.
She stood the" baptism OF fire. and fIinchcd
not. The money voted her b. her grateful
State she Immediately gave TO found a
home for disabled veterans. Her appoint
inent in the Treasury Department came to
her unsousht as an acknowledgment OF
The evening times., 1896-02-11
Notice to Street Car Conductors.

Everybody in Washington will rejoice
over the decision of the District court ur APP
peals To the effect that street car conductors
should be directed not TO start their cars m
til a person getting on has safely rra Chs y Il
seat Inside. The habit of setting The CIR in
motion just as passenger has barely ,,ut
his feet upon the plat form and then sh"c;inG
him forward as from 4 catapult, 20 Land
either in q seat or in some fellow p1ssrn-
gers lap or on the floor, is in the highest
degree reprchensible. In the case under con-
sideration 1t was a summer car the rassen-
ger had been about to enter, and Just rs re
had grasped one of the sidcbars the con
dIctor started the car, the sudden jerk
swung the man around, causing him to
loosen his hold upon the handle, and threw
him to the ground, whereby he suffered Sc
we're injury.
It will not be many months hefOre sum
mer cars will be runsiRg again on all
the lines-ln fact, the motcr and grip cars
On the cable and electric lines may be
The evening times., 1896-02-11

Should the Commissioners refuse to recon-
mend the bill introduced by Mr.. Grout "a
grant franchise to the Potomac Electric
Light and Power Company their report on
the gas. electric light and Telephone u,ies-
iions Will be consistent and practically in
accord with public sentiment. 1t is Urtier-
stood that the Commissioners favor the
bill because IL rcvives the perE,t they
granted tie company after it's purchase OF
the lexington Electric Light Plant from
Commissioner Truesieil. Their action in
granting the Permit was declared Illegal by
Judge Cox, md il Is iclicvod that through
Their advice and cooperation the company
is attempting TO secure 4 franchise from
Congress.
In their report the Commissioners say:
''Thrr, shonld he no permanent partner
ship with corporations in the use OF the pub.
iic SirectS for thc purposes mentioned AID
provision should he mad. 10 terminate all
sucb rights that haze been acquired rs
early as practicable. Wien the ;istrfc:
owns the conduii, i; I-i!l be In receipt OF all
the Revenues 10 be derived from the use
ni iar suDways. and wIi then be able to
rrrni, all companies 10 compete for the
privilege of laying wires it:creu for pub
i'r and private lighting. as We'll as for
tci"rhone service. without injury TO the
streets or .incuavcfi;c':t-c 10 the public.
Until this plan can he carried out The
commissioners recommend that they he
hathorizeri 10 advertise for proposals, and
10 rent Ia The highest Responsible bitder
the exclusive privilege vi living and Inaiii-
tainins conduiis In the public streets and
alleys OF The District, for II period of thirty
years, the confuiis 20 be coilsi ructcd in
accordance with plans la he approved by
thc COMMISSIONERS, and under their super
VISION, rescrvinS sufficient number Of
ducts for the use of all public wircs and
providing that the c'induits shall belong