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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

The American peaMlt, the ~goober
pea of the South, in tie munchling of
which the arissocrat aal the pksbaian
alike find .solaees is rising into commer-
ciai Smportance more AMI more every
year. Its oil is highly valued in Eu-
rope and fully $4,000, 600 worth OF the
nuts ane sent to Atarseilles, France, for
the manufacture of the al, which is
used for toilet soaps and for other pelr-
poses. Peanut flour is also extensively
used in Europe for the making Of
bread, cakes, etc.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25
Odds and Ends

The film or soap bubble is the 2,500,-
OO0th of an inch in thickness
A man was arrested in New Jersey
the other day for digging his own grave
The Zend language is one Of the most
ancient known to antiquarians or phil
olOgists. 1t is said to bear a close re-
Semblance to the Welsh.
Farmers in Douglas County, Kan.
are educating their horses TO eat po-
tatoes, which they can feed at II cents.
while corn stands for Il cents.
Never before have American tourists
poured into Europe az they are doing
this year 1t Is probable that the IL
crease will not be far from % per cent.
oyer last year.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A New Jersey cow, ikecently killed in
that State. was possessed Of an appe-
tite that wOu1d put to shame tine best
efforts of the heakhiest ostrich or cas-
soWary that ever lived Ninetg-five
pieces of hardware were found il her
stomach upon which she had frequent
~ raninated while chewing the cud of
sweet and bitter fancy. These articles
included eighty nails. a lot of screwx,,
various lengths OF wire, thee large
stones. AT iron spike three inches long,
a paddock with key TO ct. a hog ring,
and file.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

thas been discovered that the mar
BILE pillars which adorn the rear. Of the
Speakers desk in the Assembly Hall OF
the New Jersey State House are made
OF white pine and covered with 'plas-
Ter. The bases are marble There are
six of these columns, from tMelve to
fourteen inches in diameter and ten
feet high. They were supposed to be
OF white marble, andthe discovery has
made quite: a sensatiAn.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A Massachusetts, man has discovered
NAT by using sunshine during the day
ind, electricity during the. night he can
raise several crops of onions in one sea-
son. At the same time it may be ap-
propriately remarked that there has
been no crying demand for several
:rops Of onions in one season. Many
people could get along withSseveral sea-
>sORs and one crop Of onions.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25
PREPARING TO LEAVE.
In short While Washington VIII
Have Lost the Gle ve1ands.

In short While Washington VIII
Have Lost the C1eve1ands.
At the White House the President and
his assistants are packing their trunks
Large boxes are filed with books and
naners which are the Presidents or Mrs.
Cleyeland's private property. These Will
he sent TO Princeton. When the morning
of March 4 comes there will remain only
few trunks. and these will accompany
Mr.. Cleveland, then again an eX-Presl-
dent, and Mrs. Cleveland to their new
home. Mr.. Cleveland, by the way, has
never seen the property at Princeton
which is to be his future residence. Mrs.
Cleveland selected it, and the President
said he was perfectly content to trust TO
her judgment.
The Presidents summer home IN the
suburbs of Washington will be offered for
sale, and no doubt a good price Will be
received for it, Notwithstanding the dull
times in Washington real estate. This
property lies nearer the city than Red
Top, in which Mr.. Cleveland lived dur
ing the latter part of his first term, and
which he sold to syndicate at profit of
about 100000. The syndicate lost money
on the venture, very few of the lots hav-
Mr.. Cleveland now owns three homes
one in Washington. one at Princeton ana
one at Buzzard's Bay. The total Of his
wealth is estimated by those who know
something about it at S1,000,OOO. When
he came to Washington he was not worth
more than $4,000 or $4,000. But Mrs.
Cleveland has come into considerable
property. and the President has been for
tunate in his investments.
During the eight years of presidency
he has drawn 100000 from the Govern
ment. and of this he has saved at least
one-half, perhaps more. He has not spent
as much money during the second admin
istration as he did during the first. All
his entertainments have been of an mex
pensive sort The three houses which MIR.
Cleveland owns are said to be worth about
100000. and besides these he and Mrs
Cleveland own about 100000 worth of
real estate.
The President will live in Princeton
during the winter and at Buzzard's Bay
in summer. He will practice law in New
York City as advisory counsel. He is not
going on tour around the world.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

Several Boston boys broke up a bo-
gus spiritual naturalization sseance"
recently and exposed the fraud, captur-
ing all the ''spook' paraphernalia. The
boys who exposed this swindle, how
ever, have been fined $50 apiece in po-
lice court for disturbing religious
meeting" Boston must delight in be-
ing humbugged
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

ped the question he said: "The Emper-
or, my father, has commandea me to
make you the offer of my hand and
heart" To which Princess Alix Of
Hesse responded: And my grandmoth-
er, Queen Victoria, has commanded me
to accept the offer of your hand; your
heart l will take myself" And thus
the royal troth was plighted.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

The citizens Of Topeka, having tried
the kneipp cure for rheumatism with
Indifferent success, are now trying a
course Of fried, salt pork, which is said
to be much more efficacious and pleas
anter to take. Some of the young ladies
of that city find boiled bacon: and cab
bage pleasant variation fromithe reg
ular course of treatment, with just: as
good results.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A Michigan young mans mind Is
q blank because of cigarette smoking,
and the report calls it a strange ef-
feet" There is nothing strange about
1T except the imbecility of parents who
permitted the: atrocious >self-sacrifce.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A New York scientist says he has
made an analysis of love. Some day
a dear girl with no scientific training
whatever will make paralysis of his
theory
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

According to Editor Murdock there
are but four women in Eldorado, Kan,
who know how to cook pot of beans
In an artistic manner, and from this
fact he proceeds to point moral and
adorn tale by declaring that no girl is
fit to marry until she masters this ac-
complishment.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

Some idea of the magnitude of the
great Siberian railway, now in course
Of construction by the Russian govern
ment, may be gathered from the fact
that by changing the route a thousand
Hiles were saved. 1t is expected that
through trains will be run overthe road
within tWOkYearS.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A cahlegram from Bluefields. Nicara-
qua. SAYS that the newly elected mayo-
of that place lis lawyer and his full
name is Marks" The whereabouts OF
the rest of the -'Uncle Toms Cabin"
troupe are not given, however.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

The Kansas City Journal is quite
right in spirit when it says that Miss
Frances Willard could lily be spared"
but that word lilly" would easily be
spared without a regret.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

An Abilene Kan) clergyman is
preaching a series Of sermons on the
general subject, Making 1t Hot for
the Devil This would strike the un-
preiudiced layman as unnecessary trou-
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25
CABINET is COMPLETE
M'kINLEY'S OFFICIAL ADVISERS
ARE ALL CHOSEN.

]. A. Gary and ]. J. McCook the Re-
cent Selections-Latter to Rule In
tcrior-Mr. Gary, a Marylander, Is
to BE Postmaster General.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

Thieves threw hook and line
through an open window of house at
Monterey, Mexico. and stole the bed
clothes under which the owner Of the
house was sleeping.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

The golden jubilee of Mother Mar
Xavier. head of the Order of Sisters o.
Charity of the Catholic Church, va rid
in St EGzabefh's Academy. Ne:v 'r'.
There are aboM 700 si' ers q he 4.t. y.
Most 81 thepl wetp prCse!.t.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

Russians are fond of relating the fol-
lowing anecdots about the Gar whel
his Majesty proposed to his future
wife; When the yenug CzaroWitz pcE-
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A young and pretty girl in Minneapo-
lis has been holding up" the boys late
1y. The new woman evinces dispo-
sition to reverse things everywhere.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

Mrs Annie Besant. the thes,sophist.
viii remain in this country six months.
during which time she will visit all the
larger cities. Her lectures will be de-
voted to the exposition Of theosophy- ard
some of her experiences in her journey
through India, from which country she
is now returning, will be told.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A New Orleans contemporary says
that Chicago doesn't pack anything
worth while except pork" Aren't pri-
maries worth while?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25
Slate Made Tn.


With the acceptance of the Postmaster
Generalship by Mr. Gary of Maryland and
of the Secretaryship of the Interior by
Col. j. j. McCook of New York McKin-
ley's cabinet is now complete. Following
is the authentic list of the cabinet as it
has been finally decided upon:
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1897-02-25

A New York lawyer has been over
come by gas. He wasn't saying a word
at the time, either.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
Buddhist Remains In Java.

The fact is not generally appreciated
that there are ruins Of Buddhist and
Brahmanic temples in middle Java sur
passing in extent and magnifcence any
thing to be seen in Egypt or India.
There, in the heart of the steaming
tropics, in that summer land of the
world below the equator, on an island
where volcanoes cluster more thickly
and vegetation is richer than in any
other region Of the globe, where earth
quakes continually rock and shatter and
where deluges descend during the rainy
half Of the year, remains nearly intact
the temple of Boro Boedor, covering
almost the same area as the great pyra-
mid Of Gizeh. It is ornamented with
hundreds Of life size statues and miles
Of bas-reliefs presenting the highest ex-
amples Of Greco Buddhist art-a sculp-
tured record Of all the arts and indus
tries, the culture and civilization, of
the golden age Of Java, of the life Of
the seventh, eighth and ninth centuries
In all the farther east, record that is
not written in hieroglyphs, but in
plainest pictures carved by sculptor's
chisel That solid pyramidal temple,
rising in magnificent sculptured ter
races, that was built without mortar or
cement, without column or pillar or
arch, is one Of the surviving wonders of
the world. On the spot it seems veri-
table miracle. Eliza Ruhamah Scid.
more in Century.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
AMERICAN TOOLS ABROAD.
Purchasers Found For Them Nowaday
Throughout tho World.

Purchasers Found For Them Nowadays
Throughout tho World.
American tools are sold all over the
world. The New York representative OF
an American tool manufacturing estab-
ishment when asked where American
tools were sent ran over the export or
ders received that day. They included
orders from Hungary, Austria. Ger
many, France, England, South Africa
and South America. There were alto
gether about 20 orders, and from some
Of the countries named there were two
or three orders. The export orders of
the previous day included orders from
Russia, Australia and New Zealand,
and these were not unusual orders, but
such as are constantly received. In the
shipping room at that moment stood
cases marked for Java, for Ecuador and
for Australia.
Many of these orders are small. In
some cases there were orders for single
tool, or for two or three; for some orders
of half dozen or two or three dozen to
supply orders or to keep lines filled.
These small orders are mostly from Eu-
ropean countries, with which commu-
nication is nowadays quick and conven-
lent. European merchants order these
things Just about as merchants in other
cities in this country would. It costs no
more to send to London than it does to
Chicago, and it is as easy to send to
Berlin as it is to Paterson.
The characteristics that commend
these American tools to their foreign
purchasers are the same that mark
American machines and implements
generally = lightness, fine finish and
perfect adaptability to their several
uses. The exports of American tools TO
all parts of the world are steadily in
creasing. New York Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
A Story of Thackeray.

Dean Farrar gives the following rem
iniscence Of Thackeray in The indie
pendent: Dining with him at the
house Of DR.. Butler, I remember that
he spoke Of many things, but the only
remark that / specially recall was one
about himself. He said that he had re-
Gently sat at dinner next to an emf
nent tragedienne, now dead, and that
she had overpowered him with ecstatic
compliments A few days afterward he
had sat next Jenny Lind, and the great
singer, with a frankness which delight
ed him, said that she had not read a
line Of one Of his writings and knew
nothing about them Of the two ladies,
he greatly preferred Jenny Lind and
enjoyed her frank indifference much
more than the fulsome adulation. -
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
A TEST FOR HoRsEFLEsH.
But Even a Chemist Cannot Always Rec
ognize It.

OSAAAO 40
"People are apt to jump at conclu-
sions," said chemist in speaking of
the latest notable murder case. "Chem-
istry is a very nice science, but it is
possible to make some sad blunders in
applying it to law and evidence. There
are certain things you can prove by it
if you are sure of your premises and
certain other things that you cannot
This thing Of trying to prove good
deal by chemistry calls to mind the beef
extract case that gave a packer in this
city considerable uneasiness.
Somebody got hold of his beef ex-
tract and claimed that it was made from
horsefesh, and it was proved by analy-
sis-that is, to the satisfaction Of the
man that analysed it. The ordinary test
for horsefesh, according to the authori-
ties, is glycogen. This is substance
that, speaking in general way, is
found in horsefesh, but does not exist
in beef. and it was shown that this par
ticular extract contained glycogen.
'The packer came to us in some dis
tress of mind for way out Of the diff
Guilty He said his extract was made Of
nothing but beef, and he wanted us to
help Linn prove it, and we did SO to his
relief and to the satisfaction of the
health officers. We demonstrated that,
while an ordinary piece Of beef did not
contain glycogen, it existed in the
heart, liver and blood of cattle, and
some OF each of these might have en-
tered into the making Of the beef ex-
tract. The result was that the chemist
who had arrived at such sweeping con-
clusions from the first test had to back
down from his position. Chicago
Times Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
Bad Story Telling.

If Oscar Wilde's assumption were to
be taken seriously, that all fiction is ly-
ing, it might account for much that
AFFECTS readers, since the lack of morale
affects the intellect, and what is done
without conscience is apt to be done
badly. Of course all fiction is not lying,
as all killing is not murder. but it is
sad fact that many writers Of novels
and short stories seem to have left their
consciences and much Of their brains
behind when they go forth to work-as
If these belongings might safely remain
in seclusion, with the dress coat and
thewhite tie, to be brought out only
for especial occasions. Artemus Ward
once remarked that he had giant mind,
but did not have it with him, and that
Tor the latter half Of it) is apt to be the
case with any of us when we are care
less. True, even good Homer sometimes
nodded, but this affords no example for
us who are not Homers. To come to our
tasks otherwise than with all our wits
hbout us and invite public attention to
the chance ''oozings Of our brains is
as if one should issue from his apart
ments unshorn and half clad or enter
upon the busy haunts of men without
money in his pocket. Frederic M. Bird
in Lippincott's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
A Woman,s Movement.

The presidents of the 20 literary clubs
which compose the Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs in Kentucky at recent
meeting which they held for the pur-
pose of interchanging ideas upon club
work decided among other things to en-
deavor to establish a bird day in the
public schools of the different cities Of
the state. This will be one effort in a
movement to preserve the birds. The
presidents will also use their influence
to have literature upon the subject dis
seminated, as they believe women are
ignorant of the vast destruction Of
birds caused by their feather trimmed
hats.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
A VIRTUE OF OLIVE OIL.
Man-of-w wars Mon Say That It VIII Pro
vent Intoxicat1on.

Man-of-w Mon Say That 1t Will F1o-
vent Intoxicat1on.
The glasses were going round when
the mani who had been in the navy
spoke: 'Wait minute. boys. We've
had several. Let me give you tip that
I learned when I was on the China sta
tion. You are pretty good drinkers. you
Kentucky boys, and you can hold your
own with anybody, east, west or north,
who tries to put you under the table.
But unless you carry out my plan don't
you ever stack yourself up against an
Englishman, and especially an army or
q naval officer. You could knock him
out on whisky, but he doesn't drink
it, except in the shape Of smoky Scotch
and Irish denominations. But cham
payne, burgundy, claret, ale, sherry,
madeira, port, pulque in Mexico. saki
in China, palm liquor in Africa. bam-
boos and shandygaff in India, steer clear
of them-that is, unless you have the
good luck to meet certain little, yell
low faced, wizened creole from Loaisi-
ana whose recipe is passed around the
mess GdDl0 u Ou1btO OtlsoCc A1OA-OA- W a.
to this day.
cit started in the old days when the
British officers always had the pleasure
of outstaying their American guests or
hosts whenever two ships met on for
eign stations Then that little yellow
devil came along with his trick, and
the Englishman has never since come
out better than second in any drinking
bout. The secret? Olive oil. One wine
glassful before the fun begins, and, if
possible, another later on, and you can
keep your wit and legs throughout the
dampest evening. suppose one of two
things happens. Either the oil coats the
stomach and keeps the alcohol from be-
ing absorbed by the system, or else it
floats on top and keeps the fumes from
rising to the brain. But you'll have to
ask the medicine men about that. All l
know is its practical result, and that
has enabled us Yankee Doodles to go
home cheerful and clear headed many
an evening when our foreign cousins
were speechless louisville Courier
Journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
The New Ribbons.

The new ribbons are very attractive
and are evidently going to be more than
ever feature of dress trimming. There
are gorgeous plaids and the most fasci-
mating array of stripes, up and down
and across in the Roman fashion. Three
or four shades of one color are striped
together, with possibly velvet stripe
on one edge, and then again there are
many stripes Of contrasting colors blend
ing together with a bright, pretty effect.
Oriental broeaded ribbons add to the
variety, and SO do glace ribbons with
fancy borders. There are uncut velvet
ribbons with the ribs running cross
wise, some in lovely colors, the newest
being clear shade of purple blue
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-11-25
THE RETIRED BURGLAR.
His Curious Experience In House With
Creaking Stairs.

H,s Curious Experience In . House With
Creaking Stairs.
"You know how the stairs puff up,"
said the retired burglar, latter you stop
using 'em nights? You crowd 'em down
close together, solid, treading on 'em
all day long, and then when you let up
on 'em the fibers Of the wood lift up
again, and the stairs seem to swell
You know how they creak sometimes
and snap little when you go down 'em
first in the morning and some OF the
steps yield little under the tread?
That's them settling down into place
again.
IT love to hear 'em in the morning.
Il seems kind of like the stairs waking
up and speaking to you as you go along
down. But I don't like to hear 'em at
night. And at the time go about
they've had chance to do considerable
putting, and no matter how velvet footed
a man may be he can't lessen his
weight very well, and SO learned ear
" to tread near the wall or near the
banisters going up stairs, and not on
the bow in the middle. The creak, or
the little soft swapping, that sounds SO
pleasant in the morning and that no
body wouldn't notice then, sounds
mighty loud at night, when everything
is still # anybody was awake, you know,
you could hear it from one end of the
house to the other. To be sure, it might
not alarm anybody, because there's 9TH
er sounds in a house at night-sounds
that Just make themselves, due, sup
pose, to changes in temperature. Boards
swell and shrink and shift little, and
you might hear little snap somewhere
in the house any time of night. But l
always hated to hear the stairs creak
when was going up 'em, all the same,
because always thought that as likely
as not it would wake up somebody, and
that I should find somebody sitting up
in bed looking for me when looked
into the door Of q room, and, as mat
ter of fact, that did sometimes happen.
81 looked one night, after wretched
pair of stairs, into half lighted room
where I saw a man, sitting up In bed,
over on the other side Of the room, and
looking plumb at the door that was
standing in. AS I told you, I was al
ways on the lookout for just this thing,
but this man surprised me, for all that.
He sat there in bed all keyed up and
looking square at me. I could see him
perfectly plain, and I knew he could
see me just as plain, and expected ev-
cry minute he'd find his voice and be-
gin to boiler.
"But instead Of that he threw the
clothes back off his legs and swung his
legs around out of bed and stood up. He
put his right hand out to locate chair
that stood by the head Of the bed, and
then he started for the door, hands out
little on each side of him, and feeling
out little on both sides and sort of
ahead of him as he came along.
"Humphl Blind. He'd heard the
noise and was going to look for it. !
might have stood there and slugged him
easy as he went by, but didn't want
no rastle with blind man. just went
out and left him there looking. New
Work Cru