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The Meeker herald., 1896-11-21

Capital will now take its love for labor
off the fire and put it back in cold stor-
age for another four years.-Detroit
Tribune.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

Governor Holcomb has made the
best executive the state of Nebraska
ever had, and our people are wise
enough to know it. Jack Mac.C Coll on
his party alt he wants to, and after
election may sit down and try to find
out just where the Hol-comb in at.
This is awful, boys, but it is the
second attempt we have made at pun
ming this year, and your indulgence is
craved for the offence. While we are
at it though we might as we'll remark
that the Joss of Canton" would be
sure of election if the people didn't
know "Mack kin lie" but as it is not
even will Henry Cor ett a Cady on
the result, although he would not have
to Russell much to find a taker. Well,
we have relieved our mind a little any
way, and after election will tell Hanna
that Thurston caught the votes of the
people for county attorney, and that
they were Wal-cott, too. That's all,
thank you.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
FROM MAINE.

In a letter to a prominent eastern
exchange, E. c. Dow, of Monroe,
Maine, says: "The State election was
fought on national lines, and the re-
publican managers had unlimited
money and means to work with. Pro-
badly they never before spent so much
IL a campaign. With a host of famous
speakers and.s great supply of litera-
ture, they used every means to inHu-
ence voters. The 50-cent dollar lie
effectively used and made some
votes. Since the election republicans
are very willing to admit that q So
cent dollar is a constitutional impossi-
billty in this country. But it made q
good campaign lie to use in place Of
argument, and hence was so used.
Bat the reaction is coming, and it will
be strong and great. In concluding
this letter let me refer to u candi.
date for Vice President. No man in
Maine has a better reputation among
the people at large than Hon. Arthur
>e"all. He is known far and 70 as
a man OF sound, practical COMMON
sense, and, while he is a millionaire.
ne has got his wealth honestly and
makes a good use of it. No man in
America would make a safer Or nor.
acceptable officer than will Mr..
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
THE AMENDMENTS.

The ballots for the various proposed
constitutional amendments are in the
hands of the county clerk and voters
will be given the privilege of voicing
their sentiments thereon next TUESDAY.
The ballots are so arranged that a
voter can vote for all the amendments
by simply making an x at the head of
the ticket in a square space provided
therefor. These amendments have
been discussed through the columns of
The DEMOCRAT and to the editor. each
seems worthy of support. To save
time, trouble and confusion, make an
x at the head of the ticket in the
space opposite the words Scr the pro-
posed constitutional amendments -
Yes" You will then have done your
duty as an elector.
These amendments are non-part,san,
and all parties are urging their adop-
ton. This should be sufficient q
for supporting them. Don't forget
to ask for an amendments ballot when
you go in your booth to vote. Your
duty as a citizen demands that YOU
vote on these questions, and your
duty as a friend of good government
demands that you vote for all the
amendments.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
FOR COUNTY

The contest for the Office of county
attorney goes =merrily on, and so far
as this paper is able to learn the con-
test is being conducted on clean and
legitimate lines. But here as else
where the candidates seem to have
lost sight OF local issues entirely and
are talking free silver" a;sgold stand
ard, ""Bryan' and Mckinley" regard
less of the aptness Of the questions.
Just why a man should be elected
county attorney because he is a repub-
iican, or q populist, or a democrat is
not clear, but that seems to be the
principal plea being made by and for
at least one of the candidates. True,
the populist friends of 1:huFston are
denouncing Walcott as an "ef1ce seek
er" and complain that he has.been fed
at the public crib long enough, but
that is the. only issue, outside of
finance which has been raised.
Judge Walcott is a pretty good man,
and is we'll known, having been in
public life so long, and therefore has a
small advantage over Thurston, who is
as good or better lawyer but lacks the
wide acquaintance of Walcott. From
reports received at this Office the
election will be a close one on these
two gentlemen, and considerable
sweating may be INDUCED in by the
candidates before the final returns
come in. While we do not wish to
cast any aspersions upon Judge Wal
colt, We must say that the voterg of
county will prove dereliet to
their duty if they do not elect D. b.
He is young, clean and
able, is engaged in no schemes and
sntangied in no deals, has a clean rec
ord behind him and < bright future be-
fore him, and If elected will give the
an administration of the pos
attorneys Office Hsich may be
20 with ride.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

When a candidate is driven to such
an extremity that he is obliged to con.
fine all his addresses to appeals to the
prejndices OF his audiences is may be
put down for a certainty that his cause
is a hopeless one. OF course this has
no reference to Bryan.-Stua9t Led,
ger.
OF course it hasn't. That refers: to
Hon. A. E. Csdy, the republican can
didate for congress from this district.
We do not know just what he prem
ised the voters of Holt counav, but will
wager he promised something. He
promises the Boyd county farmer ons
thing, the Brown county people
another, the Sheridan county folks
still another and the residents Of
Dawes county something else. That's
all right, provided Mr.. Cady would re-
deem those promises of his, but cruel
fate will never put him to this test.
W. L. Greene. will occupy Kem's seat
in the house of representatives after
this year.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

FIRM the way republicans howl i.
is evident that they think Bill McKin-
ley has a chattel mortgage on ali the
prospe rity within the borders of the
Unittd States. If this is true our al
vice is that they ought to be careful |
because Mark Hannasis liable to fore
close his mortgage on Mckinley at
any time and then our prosperity will
be lost, for Mark was never known to
give up .anything.-AiaswoYM Home
'Rule.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
AFOR STATE SENATOR.

DR.. W. d. Ely, republican candidate
for state senator from this district.
S poke here last Saturday night, and
Judge Otto MUTT, populist candidate
candidate for the same office, spoke
here the night before. The opportun-
ity of hearing these two men was en-
braced by a large number Of u
townspeople, and it is safe to say that
neither made % lost votes By his
appearance here. Such ia the condi.
ton of the minds Of our people--theg
ale not to be changed by a speech.
There was one pecuIlarity about
these speeches which created much
comment, but as each candidate
offended IN the same way not much lie
said by the champions of either man.
Judge MUTT talked about al hour aud
a half, and never intimated that he
was a candidate for Office, or touched
upon state questions. DR.. Ely talked
about two hours aud never iutimated
that he was a candidate for office or
touched upon state questions. Ihus
voters are left in doubt as 10 which of
these two men to support for tho Office
for which they ale running.
What do they think of the insurance
laws? Are they in favor Of the valued
policy or mutual insurance? Do they
believe in the proposed free range
law? What is their opinion on the
irrigation and beet sugar questionss
Would either if elected endeayor 70 /.
assist the district IN securing legisla-
ton favorable to itf What do they
think of the way our state institutions
are being and have been conductedP
Would either if elected endeavor to
serve the will of their constituents or
would they jump at the crack of the
party whip?
These are all live questions to the
voters of the 18th senatorial district,
as much 80 as the finance questions.
Our state senators are not even TO
connected with financial legis-
and while 1t is well for oil can
dldates to express themselves on
national issues, this paper does not be-
ieye that a candidate for q lower Office
couline himself to q discussion
II questions which pertain to posi-
lens above and beyond that to which
10 aspires. DR.. Ely is an ardent gold
tandard man, and Judge MUTT IS as
,rdent a free silver man. That's al
he voters know about them. Perhaps
t Is 4 coed thing icr 3lgt- :hat bis e
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

Interests of this great state. lie Is
fully capable of administering the
affairs of that responsible Office. : His
honor as a mar is above reprUach, and
| his ability has never. been called; into
question.
John F. Cornell, the candidate for
, auditor of public accounts, is a man
schooled in finance and devoted to- the
cause of honesty and economy in the
administration of public affairs. When
Re is auditor. no doubtful accounts
twill receive his sanction, and no cor
rupt insurance ring will be able to
secure whatever it may desire. He
cannot be made a tool to do the bid
ding Of any combination against the
interests of the people.
William r. Jackson, candidate for
superintendent of public instruction,
is an educated gentleman and a practi-
cal educator. He has a splendid ed
ucation, and Is devoted to the up.
building of the educational. interests
of the state. AS a Christian gentle
man he is not above associating with
pure wouanhood, and has never
sought to cast a reflection upon the
unfortunate women who have to bat
tie for their daily bread. A vote for
Mr.. Jackson is a vote to- place the ed
ucation of the children in the hands
of q man who will not allow political
bias, to interfere with the business ad.
ministratipn of educational affairs.
jacob. v. Wolfe is the candidate for
eommissio ner of public lands and
buildings. MI. Wolfe has been ailead-
er in the struggle for emancipation
from ring rule in Nebraska, and is a
pioneer in the reform movement. He
is able and earnest, energetic and de-
Z TO the cause OF the common PEG.
pie. The voters. Of Nebraska know
him to be an honest and true man.
Thomas W. Rawlins is the candidate
for regent of the state university and
is competent to fill the important Office.
He has :he best interests of the insti-
tuition at heart, and will work for its
upbuilding.
The candidates for the supreme
bench are Judge William Neville and
Judge W. s. kirkpatrick. They are
known as able %jurists, and are above
any suspicion of corporate control.
From top to bottom the ticket is
composed of strong and able. men, and
! majority of Nebraska's voters ought
give it their sanction on election
World HeEGM.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

Certain prominently citizens of
Bassett thought to work a scheme on
w. l.. Greene while he was here to
speak last Tuesday. Two of these
sleek gentlemen put up the money and
a third one purchased the whiskey,
(making affidavit that it was for medi.
cal purposes) and delivered it to the
fourth sleek gentleman{s) whose duty
1t was to ''see" Mr.. Green and SIX
him" The scheme didn't work, bows:
and you had better crawl into your
holes aud hide, for shame! Your
sssaSnss syesnSyp, -AssS Eegta.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

The promising" candidate for con.
,gress, A. E. Cady, will not be so prom
Using after November 8. This is un-
fortunate in some respects. and for,
tunate in others. Mfr. Cady will be
saved a whole lot of trouble trying to
convince constituents that he is en-
deavorfng to redeem his promises, and
will save them lots of disappointment.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

And TBE DEMOCRAT still pursues
the even tenor of its way, gaining
friends and subscribers but laying up
no spondulicks. IF Bryan is elected
and that great financial crash Gomez
on as predicted by Hanna ct al, this
paper won't lose much money. Now
is the time to renew.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

The man who threw the eggs a,
Carlisle in Kentucky last week, be.
tongafn the same class with the hood
.iumsof Yale college who ~insulted
Bryan at New Haven, and should be
summsrily dealt with. But have you
noticed what a cry the republican
press Is making against theRrstnamed
outrage, while the Bryan episode was
quickly hushed upt
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

Our friends, the enemy, are very
much wrought up over a story that
came from Sidney that Hon. w. L.
Greene gas drunk while there. Oh
course be ought not to have tarried
with the wine cup, but. the opposition
have notaing to brag about. They
seem to have forgotten that Matt
Dsugherty ran for congress in this
district two years ago.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
Fl STATE TICKET.

The state ticket placed in the field
by the united forces of bimetall1sm
commends itself to every lover of
honest government and economy in
public affairs. 1t is made up ofstrone
men-strong in devotion to principles
of economy, fairness.and honesty. 1t
Is not a ticket made up of oficeseekers
or political roustabouts. 1t is a ticket
made up of men who have long been
leaders in the warfare for the emanci-
patton of the people from corporate
rule 1t is above criticism.
The nominee for governor is Siles A.
Hoicomb, whose record as a public
servant Is one of answering fidelity
to the people. Governor Holcomb, in
the face of determined opposition, has
inaugurated a system Of economy in
state affairs that has saved to the tax.
payers many thousands of dollars.
When aided by officials who are in
sympathy with him and :,unhampered
by those who set party reward above
public good, he will save, thousands
more to the tax ridden and ring ruled
citizens of Nebraska. His admins
tration of the governors Office has
been marked by executive wisdom.
close attention to official duty and
fidelity to the best interests of the
whole people.
James E. Harris. sshe nominee for
lieutenant governor, has been tried in
public odice and has never been found
wanting. Clean, capable and earnest,
he has always stood by the people he
represented, unswerved by outside in.
fuences. AS a member of the senate
he vas a leader, and in the presiding
officers chair he displayed a know
ledge of parliamentary law that will
stand him in good stead when he
assumes the duty of presiding over the
senate of Nebraska.
C. j. Smyth, the candidate for attor-
hey general, is a self-made man. He
has gone up from the ranks by force of
his own character, and stands today as
, tribune of. the people. An able law
ger. a clean man and with 8 determin.
alton to conduct the Office with an eye
single to justice and equity, he will
Terk a reform long needed in the
states legal department.
The candidate for treasurer is John
8. Meserve. He is an experienced
lnancler, and stands committed to
AIRY oat the wishes of the people as
expressed in the law regarding those {
Vho care for public funds. His whole
life is a guarantee that he will do as
70 agrees when elected. Mr.. Meserve
as been elected to an office of inan- 8
trust by those who know him best, c
nd a reelection shows hew well and +
arefully he has cared for the interests d
f his constituents. l.
William F. Porter, the candidate for {
ecretary Of state, has had an exper. b
'nce in public life that will materially 7
Ss.st him u Gazing tg the cSeacal 0
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
The subscription price OF The

The subscription price of The
DEMOCRAT is 81 per yeat, but il sub
scription is allowed to become delin-
quent it Will be charged at the rate of
$l.25. This is done as a means of
protection to the publisher. When
your subscription becomes delinquent
you will be notified of the fact. aud
the $1,2j rate will not be charged
without your Knowledge.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
That the Hon. Robert Good, Of Val

That the Hon. Robert Good, Of Val
entine has withdrawn as the demo
cratic nominee for the legislature, for
the reason that he has not been a resi-
dent of the district the required length
of time, how. could tie democrats of
this Sind representative district do
better than to vote for ". II. Hortons
We leave it Ter theu te say.-sprins-
GieD GefuM.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

Teose republicans who are confident
~ figuring on the solid railroad vote
for their candidate for president are
going to be treated to a big. surprise
party when the rotes are counted next
). week.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

There are those who Claim that rehe
election depends upon, the result in
Cook county, Illinois. Chicago is get
ting to the front and New York will
have to take a back seat in politics
hereafter.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

Mckinley says that free trade Is ice
parent or trusts, We. While na IN every
speech denounces the parent he never
says a word about the children. This
pecuAar attitude is Lard 20 explain,
BIZ. @ehiuler. asak cut.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

We cannot restore confidence, ether
to the treasury or to the people, with
out q change in u present tariff laws
-Aa3or Mckinley.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
A WORD OF WARNING
To the Voters Of Cherry County.

We desire to call your attention to a fact that is liable 10 cost
or candidate Tor President, William j Bryan, a great many votes.
ihe candidates OF the gold standard democrats are designated on the
Official ballots to be used November Sd as "delnocrat;a while the
fcyan electors are designated as "Peoples, Independent Democrat
1t is very important that voters should know who the. Brvsn
electors are; If ouwish to vote for Bryan be sure to place an K
after the following names:
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
Next week we will all celebrate.

There seems to be some doubt re
: gardlng Iowa, but Indiana and
Illinois are all right.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
THURSDAY, OCTOBER %, 1895

ADsEnocratic Ticket.
For President
WtILIAM JENNINGS BRYEN
SCf Lincoln, Nebraska
For Vice President
ARTHUR SEWALL
OF Bath, Maine
Presidential Electors.
FRED METZ.
o. w. PALM.
F. j. HALE.
Y. PIASCEKI.
n. o. ALRERTS.
Z. L. KOSTRYZE.
J. n. CAMPBELL.
NJ. F. HARRINGTON.
For Congress 9th District
W. L. GREENE
For Senator 18th District
Fer Representative, SD District
For County Attorney
D.. HI. THURSTON
For Commissioner I'd District.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

: - ELEc1oRs VoTE FOR E9aHr
Nes y. Alberts, Clay county Peoples, Independent Democrat <
Jacob n: Campbell, Nance. Peoples, Independent-Democra <
Fielden ). Hale, Madison -...- Peoples, Independents Democrat <
Michael F. Harrington, Holt. Peoples, Independent emocea.
Stanley L. KostorYs, Fillmore. Peoples, Independents Democrat <
Olat W. Palm, Lancaster. -----Peopies, independents Democrat X
4: olasecki, Howard county Peoples, Independent Democrat <
Fred Metz, ST., Douglas Peoples, independent Democrat <
Bryans name wiz not appear on the ballot. The way to vote
Tor him Is to make an X after the above names.
1t is important, TOO, that the entire state ticket of the Democrat
and Peoples independent parties should be elected and every man
who believes in honesty and economy in the management Of our
state and Its institutions should vote for the following persons: a.
fer Governor For State Superintendent.
oAAA A." ffoLCOMB. w. r. JACKSON.
vi LaeIG.enas Governor For Commissioner,
j. E. HARRIS. J. v. WOLFE,
For S1ate secretary. For Judges Supreme Court,
WE. FofIER. Long Term -
For State Auditor. WILLIAM NEVILLE,
JOHN F. CORNELL. Short Term
For State Treasurer, " J.n hlhhPAIRlCk.
n. MESERVE. ia: For University Regent,
For ATTORNEY General I@f THOMAS RAWLINGS.
CJ.SMYJH.
Don't forget to vote for the constitutional amend ment which
provides for increasing the number of supreme Judges. Also that
regarding the investment Of the permanent school fund.
ROBERT GOOD, G. F. GRADE,
Chairman Democratic County PEOPLES Independent County
central Committee. Central Committee.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29

If you believe III economy, vote Tor
1.-THE ccurt house bonds. They will save
the county $500 per year.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-10-29
!, Down With trusts!
Down With plutocracy!
Down with monopolies!

Down With all forms Of organized
oppression t .iabor.
Honest poverty and honest property
are alike to berespected.
Equitable taxation is just taxation,
and the people should be taxed In pro.
portion to their ability to pay.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-02-15
A Pleasant Sunrise

Tuesday eveding Il number OF Mis-
Marzen's frien 3 assembled at the resi-
dence OF MIR. and Mrs. e. IL. Lewis, III
response To invitations issued hy some
friends. Miss Marzen was fulfilling Il
dinner engagement elsewhere, she was
sent for and upon her arrival was greet
ed unanimous smiles, good wishes and a
request for music. Summoning Prof.
Dornberger to her aid, the lady com
piled, Duets and solos followed, giving
the assembled company much pleasure.
At the urgent request OF the guests, Mr..
Irwin Lewis rendered some delightful
cornet solos, which was followed by Mr..
Goegg whose sweet voice charmed the
listeners. Shortly after ten O'Clock the
guests were summoned to the dining
room where Il tempting lunch was serv-
ed by Mesdanes Lewis and Painter.
Mr.. Bellam started literary conundruns
and the lunch was eaten amid a fire OF
questions, answers, and laughter, that
lasted until all had exhausted lhelr
stock OF riddles, conundrums, and the
like. Then followed more OF that music
Tor which Miss Marzen and Prof. Dorm
berger have become SO well known since
their advent here, and which to II great
name was AS a drink OF good cold water
to II weary pilgrim.
Mr.. Bellam finally decided it was late
and DIR. Holmes suddenly realized it was
midnight. This fact was reluctantly
acknowledged by the company. Hats
and cloaks were called for and after
wishing the fair recipient OF the honors
OF the evening all kinds OF good luck and
prosperity, the numerous guests took
their departure.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-02-15
Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year is here and gives
evid' nee of the season by explosions Of
firecrackers and bombs, burning OF
punks, drinking OF gin, generousdistrib-
ution Of candy, the cooking OF pork and
chicken, and in various other ways
A great many white people are visit
ing Chinatown to see the sights and the
Chinese entertain them very Hospitality.
1t is quite a curiosity TO see the customs
and manners OF the celestials and the
decoration Of their residences and bust
ness houses.
Quo Chung. who is the man of wealth
and influence in this town, owning
property here, in San Francisco and in
China, called ut this office and left US a
holiday gift. Quo Chung has lived in
Wadsworth some twenty years, is as
broad AS he is long, has undying love for
soekeis, and is a solid man generally.
Sam Sing, another we'll known mer-
chant, who signs his name in English
so IL looks much better than it does in
Chinese, also sent ms the compliments
of the season. We wished them happy
returns of the day.
BY Mr.. Wah Lee, who has been doing
business here for many years, we we're
presented with a very elegant embroid-
cred piece of silk work and a box of fine
aiuars