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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
No Patriots in China,

As for the patriotism Of the Chinese,
If it eve existed, it is unquestionably
q thing Of the past. At the time of the
war with Japan, China had two squad
ronS, the main or northern squadron,
with headquarters at Port Arthur and
Wei-Hai-Wei. and the southern squad
ron, composed of fine Armstrong cruis-
ers, of gunboats and torpedo boats.
AS it was clear that the Japanese
would carry the war into Manchuria
II toward the gulf of Petchili, the
southern squadron was ordered to pro-
coed northward and to REINFORCE the
northern feet. Far from obeying, the
commanding admiral and his officers
decided that, being Il great deal safer
in the south. they would quietly remain
there, and 60 up 4 river, the entrance
of which could be defended by torpedo
mines, which they hurried to lay. Why,
in the name of Confucius, should they
have exposed themselves for the sake
of defending the northern provinces?
About the same time, the Chinese
Government being in need of money to
carry on the war, decided that a small
tax would be imposed upon the tea
plantations, most of whose proprietors
are wealthy. or 1T least well-to-do peo-
pie. But these patriotic citizens, in or
der to avoid paying that small tax, beg
ged me foreign merchants to take the
plantations in their names!-IlluStrat-
ed American.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Letters Ofteuest Used.

The proportionate use of letters in
the printing of a newspaper is as fol
lows: e, LOCO. t, 40; a., T2S: i, 7O4; s.
$50; o, G12; n, go; h., $40; +. 526; d,
W, 100: Y, 1S4; p and g, 1GS; b., 158; v,
120; k, IS: j. So; q, 80; y, 4G; z. ga to-
tai of 5,9T7 ~consonants and 3,400 VOW
els. In the matter Of initial letters the
proportion is much different. S takes
the lead with 1,19i; C next with 937;
then p, S04; a, 574; t, 81; d, sos; b,
1863; III, 1870; f, 3SS; i, 81: e, $40: Il,
30S: |. 29S; I. 291; W. 30; q, 2GG: Il, 22&;
o. 20G; Y, 172; n, 153; j, co; q, So; k, ii;
y, %; q, IS, and x, 4.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
CURES ETC.
A Recent Discovery That Is Working
~nuGcra


The most prevailing af~'ctions hat
for q century have been ~4gaging the
most scientific skill Of the medical
world are rheumatism, neuralgia. ca
tarrh, asthma. la grippe and their kin
dred ailments. The country IS full or
sufferers from these complaints. Al
thought the most learned experts OF the
medical profession have labOred for a
century to produce a curative, until
quite recently no positive results were
effected. To the Swanson Rheumatic
Cure Co. 16I-69 Dearborn street, Chi
cngo. belongs the credit for having pro-
duced the new remedy. 1t is being ex-
tensively advertised under the trade
mark of Five Drops" The trademark
is self explanatory. Five drops make a
dose. The effect is magical. In days
gone by other alleged cures have been
marketed with the promise to take
effect in thirty days or more Five
Drops begins to cure at once. iMmedi-
ate relief is felt. In order TO mOre eff
fectiyely advertise its merits the ON
pany will for the next thirty days send
out 100000 of their sample bottles of
this positive cure for % cents a bottle
by mail prepaid. Large bottle, 800
doses, 81 Gor thirty days 3 bottles
$3.50. Those suffering should take I'M
mediate advantage of this generous
offer and write them today.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Ancient Extravaganza.

The great display of jewels by women
Of fashion on both sides of h ocean
has been severely criticised, even by
those who could well afford to wear
them il they desired to. But II the
precedent of hist cry furnishes any JUS
~tiication Of this fashion, the jewel
wearers OF the present day are thor
Oughly justified. According to Pliny.
Lolita Paulina, the wife OF CaliSula.
wore on her head. arms, neck, hands
and waist, pearls and emera,dS to the
value of n million six hundred and
eighty thousand dollars. Faustina had
a ring worth two hundred thousand
dollars. Domitia had one worth three
hundred thousand dollars, and kae-
sonia had 4 bracelet worth four hun
dred thousand dollars. Seneca be-
walls that n pearl in each ear no
longer suffices to adorn 4 woman; they
must have three, the weight of which
ought to be ~insupportable to them.
There We're women of ancient Rome
whose sole occupation was the heal
llS VI lllt tdlS VI tllt bCilcS ilau
torn or otherwise injured the lObeS with
the weight Of their pendants. Pop
paea's earrings were worth seven hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars, and
Caesars wife, Calpurnia, had a pair
valued at twice that sum. Marie de
Medici had q dress made for the cere-
mony of the baptism Of her children
which was trimmed with thirty-two
thousand pearls and three thousand
diamonds. and at the last moment she
found it was SO heavy she could not
wear it, and had to get another.
But men led in the %splendor Of the
middle ages, and Philip the Good, of
Burgundy, often wore jewels valued at
two hundred thousand dollars. When
he walked along the streets the people
climbed over each other to look AZ nim.
The Duke of Buckingham wore a suit
at the Court Of st. James which cost
four hundred thousand dollars. The
dress OF the mobiles during the middle
ages was literally covered with gold
and precious stones.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
BED FIT FOR A QUEEN.
One Woman Who Ought to Lie Down to
Pleasant Dreams.

The sleeping apartments of Mrs. Og-
den Mills. Of New York, is the envy OF
all her friends. Her bed is a throne
like affair that was built in America.
After examining beds in the Partisan
shops Mrs. Mills decided that they We're
all lacking in the conyeniences and
comforts the modern American woman
demands for her sleeping hours. So
she came home, and Of very plain oak
her bed was built, the lofty canopy
frame put up. the embroideries, order
ed from an American needlewOman,
hung. and then the great curtains and
coverlid were edged with forty pounds
of bullion fringe. These requisites for
Il perfect Marie Antoinette bed brought
the price Of it up far into the thou
sands. but the end was not yet.
A wonderful foundation of spiral
steel springs first lined the inside OF
the couch, on the top Of this a thin felt
mattress vas placed, and then on top
Il hair bed. slipped in a big silken cover,
before sheets or blankets or blankets
SCuiu NC liiu vi. L "a VIC NttN
board. decorated by the brush of an
American artist, was put into place,
and lastly the electrician was called III
10 give the finishing touches. The
good Gees of the electrician wa" not
an original idea on the part Of Mrs.
Mills. for all the new beds, built foF
comfort as well as beauty. have frs
Of all a tiny button that anyone lying
o. the pillow can easily reach up.
touch and TURN on the light in a group
Of bulbs artistically arranged in the
headboard. In Mrs. Mills bed q couple
Of gilded Cupids in this board hold each
a spray of lights that shed their IA
dance down softly over the pillow al
the exact angle needed for comfortable
reading. To make the light perfectly
agreeable and easy for the eyes, tie
globes of glass are first ground and
then treated with a varnish that sub
dues the hard electric glare.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
WOMEN AND THE T.nEEL.
From the Gazette. Delarcre. Oh,o.

From the Gazette. DelGtcGre. OHIO.
The healthfulness of bicycle riding for
women is n disputed question.
Used in moderation it surely creates for
women u means of outdoor exercise. the
benefit of which all physicians concede.
Used to excess, like any other pastime,
its effect is likely to be dangerous.
The experience of Miss Bertha Reed.
the seventeeu-year-old daughter of Mr..
j.. K. Reed, $50 Lake street. Delaware,
Ohio, may point Il moral for parents
who. like Mr.. and Mrs. Reed. have cx-
perienced some concern for their daugh-
ters who are fond of wheeling. In the
fall of '0G Miss Bertha. who had rid
den n great deal, began to fail in an
alarming manner. Rest and quiet die
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Lcctured to Small Houses.

Pardon the old question" said the
tourist on the east-bound Atlantic
liner. but how did the Americans i'm
press your
Il hardly mel enough Of them to form
an idea, replied the English traveller,
in a manner somewhat cold aud dis
tant.
You went through the country has
lily. perhaps. ~Journeying for pleasure,
may L ask"
mo, sir. / was lecturing, sir"
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Playful Dog Causes Death.

Mrs. Gregory, aged 81 years, living at
Datchworth. near Hatfield, England.
has just met with her death under FIX
traordinary circumstances. Her collie
dog, in It's excess Of affection. jumped
mp at her violently and knocked her
down. causing serious injuries to which
she succumbed. At the inquest DR..
Hodges proved that her death was di-
rectly due to her being knocked down
by the dog. a verdict of accidental
DEATH was returned.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Nine. Wagner is nothing if not active
and possessed of exceptional foresight.
lock and has drawn out the program of
the Bayreuth festival for the initial
year Of the next century. In 1901 will
be given an exceptionally grand per-
Torrance of ''The Flying Dutchman."
Il OF Wagner's early operas. The
maestro's widow speaks of mounting
the work in a style hitherto quite un-
heard of with any piece that has yet
been produced st the Bayreuth fest.
S~DiellauS."
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
STILL THERE IS MONEY IN 1T.

Carl Follen sold $3.50 of Salzer's Cab
bage. Labor, seed, ert and all did not
cost him $50. profit $500. You can beat
that and make lots of money on Early
R~adishes. Peas, Lettuce, Mushrooms,
Onions, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, rota-
toes, etc. SalZer warrants his seeds
the earliest in the world. Potatoes only
ries, Cherries, Apples and small fruits.
Catalogue tells all about them.
Send this Notice with lac. Stamps TO
John \. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, and get free their big Plant and
Seed Catalogue and 10 packages vege-
table and flower seeds, novelties worth
S1.OO. G. II.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
The Modern Generation CT Men.

Physically men are better to-day than
ever. Our college youth are. as a general
thing, magnificent specimens. The con-
stitutionally weak and nervous can great
ly increase their strength and restore the
nervous system by the efficient aid of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which also re-
moves d%yspeptic and bilious trouble.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
A PrOmDt Boy,

Small boy dashed breathless into 4
merchants office.
SIS the guv'nor in""
Eyes; what do you want?'
Must see him myself; most partik-
Ter"
But you can't: he's engaged"
Must see him immejit: most par
tikler."
The boys importantly got him in.
We'll, boy; what do you want?"
oyer want a orffice boy, sir?'
you impudent young rascal! No!
We've got one."
mo, you amt sir; he's just bin r.
over in Cheapside."
Boy engaged.-Tid-Bits. 7e#
Don't place too much confidence in
your companion when you are beside
Yourself.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York,
cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy Worms. Over 10000
testimonials. They nerer fail. At all
druggists, 25e. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, y. Y.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

The latest type Of phonograph has
been sent to Windsor castle for the
purpose of procuring permanently the
tones Of Queen Victoria's voice. Rer
majesty has consented to speak a GER
tain message into the instrument.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures Corus and Bunions, Chilblains.
Swollen. Nervous. Damp, Sweating.
Smarting, Hot and Callous Feet. AT
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. ASK
TODAY. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Oimsted. Leroy. n. Y.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Nh sNANHNN ~ BCotfI DhI sNl
" pulse continued at that rate for
two weeks. He was satisfied then, from
her high pulse and steadily wasting con-
dition that she was suffering from amaze
mia or Il bloodless condition of the body.
She became extremely weak, and could
not stand the least noise or excitement.
In this condition of affairs they were rec
commended by an old friend to get some
of that famous blood medicine, DR.. Will
iams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They
did so, and almost from the first dose
Bertha began to improve. She continued
to take the pills and was by their means
made entirely well, and more grateful
people than her parents annot be found.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills have proved
a boon to womankind. Acting directly
on the blood and nerves. they restore the
requisite vitality to all parts of the body;
creating functional regularity and per-
feet harmony throughout the nervous
system. The pallor of the cheeks is
changed to the blush of health; the eyes
brighten; the muscles grow elastic, ambi-
ton is created and good health returns.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

No man is better pleaseu with the
progress of civil service reform than the
fellow who knows he cannot get an Of
fee. Next to getting a thing yourself
nothing is so pleasant Us to see some
one else turned down.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

These two words emphasize q neces-
sity and Indicate a remedy.
SPRlNG-the season when the blood is
most impure as a result of the win
ter's closer confinement, higher liv-
ing, slower action OF the kidneys
and liver; when humors of all kinds,
boIis, pimples and eruptions are
most liable to appear; when the
weak, languid condition of the whole
bodily structure demands and well
comes help.
MEDICINE-that to which the millions
turn at this season--Hood's Sarsapa-
rilla. The original and only prep
aration especially adapted to the
present needs Of the human family;
that which makes the blood pure and
clean, as shown by its thousands Of
wonderful cures of dreadful blood
diseases; creates an appetite and
cures dyspepsia, as shown by its
magic touch in all stomach trou-
bics; steadies and strengthens the
nerves, as proved by the people for
merly nervous, now calm and self
. possessed. thanks to
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Hard to Tell.

Medicus-1 never lost more than 4
half-doZen patients in ny life.
Cynicus-I don't see how you manag-
ed to make q living on only six.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

and quiet did
her absolutely
no good. A
p h sician
f o u d h e
pulse at 104-
Il very high
r Il t @. Think
ing this may
have been due
temporary
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

A five-cent stamp must adorn every
day book, ledger or other account book
kept by n business house in Mexico.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggist,
refund the money II 1t fails to cure. 25c
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Proud looks make foul work in fair
faces.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Mrs. WinsIow's SooTHIH SYRUP for Children
%teethinR: soitens the gums, reduceS Inflammation.
allavs pain. cures wind cole. = cents a bottle.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Wanted Il

Miss Askins-I'm sure you had 4 fine
'ime with all those young ladies at the
\ ashore.
Toodles-Not very good. There was
mother nan there.-Puck.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with US since 1861. r.
Madison, 2409 42d ave-, Chicago, lii.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Only those who have been relieved
Of great suffering can fully appreciate
the gratitude with which the testi-
monials overflow written in favor Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Just read this:
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
1t Wasn't CIear to Willie.

Pa-Certainly, Willie.
Willie-Then why can't Uncle Henry
see through his glass eye?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

Poverty is no disgrace. unless 1t Is
the result of ones OWL meanness.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Spring Medicine

became very strong. About two years
later l had a running sore on my foot. 1t
developed into erysipelas and affected the
entire limb. At that time l was
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31
Very Much Run Down.,

eutire HID. al Iuit TINE / way
Very Much Run Down,
as / had been troubled with dyspepsia.
The drain on my system was so severe and
my stomach was so weak / became a
ready victim of malaria. / feared l could
never regain my health. My stomach re-
belled at the simplest food, and the medi-
cines prescribed for ME gave but little re-
lief. l sent for q bottle of Hoods Sarsa.
parilla, and / had taken this medicine but
three days when l began to improve. Con
tinuing with it, l am now better and
stronger han l ever expected to be. 1t
has purified my blood and given good cir
culation. 1 have had no return of my old
troubles since" MRS. w. KANE, Media,
Pa. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-03-31

when he examined her, h g
watched her closely, but her
pulse continued at that rate for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-27
WON FROM ATCHISON.
The Coming Kansas Champions Con-
tinue the Good Work

Atchison, June 27.-Topeka defeated
Atchison in a Thinning game yesterday
by a score of to 8. The score at the
end of the third inning was 8 to in IA
vor of Topeka. Atchison scored one
in the sixth and seven in the ninth, ty-
ing the score. Topeka won out in the
last half of the twelfth on Mauck's line
drive past center field. Hits-Topeka,
z; Atchison, IA. Errors-Topeka, 4;
AtchisOn, 8.
The result of this game is particular
ly pleasing to the management of the
Topeka team The opinion prevails
that Topeka has what will develop a
first class team. Atchison's club has
the reputation of being the best in the
state, and the first appearance of To-
peEa's club against them was watched
with great interest.
AtchiSon comes to Topeka next Sat-
urday for one game. The crack anna
teur team of Omaha, the Smeltzers of
Kansas City or Olathe will play here
July 4.
In Saturdays game with the Haskell
Indians the Topeka team again proved
that their playing was entirely too fast
for the red men.
of the patronage of the public. Their
playing is of the order that would suit
anybody. The Topeka team deserves
the support of the ball loving public
The following was Saturdays score:
Topeka. 1 2 8 0 D l PA
Haskell. 0 0 0 1 0 2 o. 8
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-27
HAMILTON HALL SOLD.
It Went for the Amount of the Mort
gage Which is $4,000.

Hamilton hall was today sold at
sheriff's sale on the steps of the court
house. Deputy Sheriff Hanna went to
the east porch of the court house and
stood facing the east. On the steps sat
two lawyers, F. d. Fuller and D. H.
Martin.
Mr.. Hanna read the legal notice of
sale of the property known as Hamilton
hall. After this he said: What am
offered for this property"
Sixteen thousand seven hundred dol
lars" said Attorney Martin. There was
no other bid, and Mr.. Hanna said:
Sixteen thousand, seven hundred dol
lars once, twice, three times, and Sold"
The property was sold under fore
closure of the mortgage held by the
estate of Jane E. Winchester, deceased.
The price paid today equalled exactly
the amount of the mortgage. 1t was
bought in the name of Robert T. Mer-
win, who is agent of the estate for the
executors of Jane E. Winchester. Mr..
Merwin lives at New Haven, Conn. At
torney Martin represented Waggener,
Horton & Orr in the transaction today.
RObt. T. Merwin will be given possess
sion of the property today.
1t has been suggested that Hamilton
hall be remodeled and enlarged into an
auditorium, and this has met with some
favor. The Commercial club and the
Auditorium association have the mat
ter under consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-27
NO MORE FIGHTS.
Postoffice Department Will Decide on
Sites Without Interference.

Washington, June Z7.-The new prin-
ciple governing the location of post
offices of the first, second and third
classes, laid down at the poStoffic0 de-
partment is that while senators and
representatives in congress will be ex-
pected to make recommendation and
give advice to the department with re-
spect to the location of postoffices in
their home Cities or towns, the depart
ment, while inviting the advice and
information from men in congress, will
act upon the report of postOffice in
spectors in locating all their postofhces.
So many congressman have been
drawn into unpleasant controversy
over the location of postoffices through
out their district that many have de-
sired to be relieved of this unnecessary
trouble and the department has found
itself involved in many political and
social controversies which were alto
gether unnecessary and which initiated
against the public as well as their in
terests. Congressman are in position
to assist the department with informa-
ton in the location of poStofficeS at
their homes and they will be invited to
do So but when it comes to the final
decision of locating pOstoffices, in all
other places, the postofdce department
will exercise the executive function
vested in it and act upon official in
formation received through the post
office department.