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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
Reroism of the Police.

Hon. Theodore Roosevelt writes al
article ON "The Roll of Honor of the
New York Police for the Century.
Mr.. Roosevelt says:
l doubt if the average citizen, espe-
cfally the average stay-at-hOme citizen,
.ealiZes how often the man of the night
stick is called upon to display qualities
which in a soldier would be called he
roic. His feats in saving life Or in ar
resting dangerous criminals, alone and
at night, attract no special attention
when mentioned in the newspapers
but they often imply just as much cour-
age as those of the man who captures
an enemy's flag in battle, or plants his
own flag on a hostile parapet. The
men of the New York police force rep
resent all the different creedS and diff
ferent race origins that go to the make
up of our stock; but they all become
good Americans who pay no heed to
differences of creed and race, for 9th
erwise they would be useless. The pO-
lice occupy positions Of great import
anee They not merely preserve order
the first essential of both liberty and
civilization, but to a large portion of
our population they stand as the EN-
bodiment as well as the representative
of the law of the land. To the average
dweller in a tenement-hOuse district,
especially if born abroad, the police
man is in his own person all that there
is of government; he is judge, execu-
tive, and legislature, constitution and
town meeting. His power and infiu-
ence are great. For any vice or short
coming he should be sternly punished.
but for gallantry and good conduct he
should receive prompt and generous
recognition.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

The large increase in the consump-
tion Of sugar in the world has made
the yield of that staple the subject Of
considerable investigation. The nor
NAL yield of sugar in the world is
100000 tons per annum, of which
something over half comes from beets.
The cane sugar comes chiefly from the
West Indies and the island of Java.
The growth Of the beet-sugar industry
IN the United States has become a
very impor ...... ..en IN our domestic
trade. In 1888 our product was $500
tons; in 1890 it was 1900 tons; in 1894
it was 10000 tons, and last year it
reached $4,000 tons, and the business
is as yet in its infancy. Very much Of
this increase is due to the bounty paid
to sugar producers by the government
between July, 1891, and July, 1895.
That sugar is as necessary as salt for
human food is claimed by medical men,
but the amount consumed per capita
seems to bear no relation to the actual
necessities of the human race 1t seems
to be a rule that in those countries
where the spirit Of navigation, COM
merce, travel and colonization is strong
the general consumption of sugar is
large, whereas in those countries where
such spirit is not dominant the de-
mand for sugar is diminished. In Eng
land, which is clearly first among the
maritime nations, the consumption of
sugar is S6 pounds per capita annually;
in Denmark it is 45; in Holland. 81; in
France, 30; in Norway and Sweden, 25;
in Russia, 10; in Italy, Z; in Turkey, Z;
in Greece, 6; and in Servia, 4. In the
United States the consumption of sugar
per capita has very steadily increased
for many years. In 1873 the amount
was 81 pounds for each Individual, in
1881 it was A pounds, in 1856 it was 81
pounds, in 1891 it was &c pounds, but
in 1897 it was 81 pounds. 1t does not
seem to make much difference with the
use of sugar whether or not nation
produces it, for in Austria, the sugar
yield of which is very lrage, the people
use only 19 pounds each, yet in Switzer-
lduu, WHERE uO SuSdr dl Ill is pTOuuceu,
the in dividual consumption is A
pounds. One would naturally suppose
that the two peoples who use the most
tea would use antially the same
quantity of sugar, but take England
and Russia, the two great tea drinking
peoples of Europe; the one uses SO
pounds Of sugar per capita and the
other only TO- There is no doubt that
very large proportion of the sugar
used by nation is eaten in the form
Of confectionery. Candy is used more
and more by individuals who have long
since ceased to be children, and while
a few years ago candy mandatory
was a rare thing, even in this country,
the bonbon box filled with sweets is
now generally to be found on the table
in the sitting-room of the well-to-do
family. In cars, on the street and at
the theater people are frequently seen
with box of choice confectionery,
which they are eating with infinite en-
joyment
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
100000, and landed property, f1,2G0,-
100000. Oe those who possess over f50,-
600 LOO reside in Berlin.

1t is all of piece with the tyrannica]
French Government that Zola's friends
should be punished for their share,
however slight, in his recent trial. One
would think France had returned to the
days when any Objectionable person
could be clapped into the Bastile, for
this beautiful third republic goes the
monarchy one better, and Out-Herods
Herod by Furnishing mans defenders.
1t is hoped that Col. Picquart is not
cast down by being placed on the half
pay of lieutenant, and not being per.
mitted to wear military uniform. His
turn will come yet, and though there
are no more Bastiles to be destroyed,
what now stands for that prison must
in time be also overthrown. 1t is
known that states and nations die like
everything else in nature, that fashions
pass and are reborn once in SO many
decades, and it may be that the fashion
of tyranny is to return by way of Paris.
At all events, the spirit that fostered
the Commune is rife.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
The Origin of a Tennyson Poem.

Tennyson's poem Of '.St. Telemachus'
originated thus: Lord Tennyson, one
day when Dean Farrar was talking
with him, asked him to suggest the
subject of a poem. After thinking
moment he suggested the story Of st
Telemachus leaping down into the am
phitheater, and, by his self-deyOteG
martyrdom, putting an end forever te
the hideous butcheries of the gladiator
ial games, a scene which Dean Farral
has described in his Gathering
Clouds" and which is the subject OF
the famous picture, 1.-The GladiatOrs.'
To his surprise, Tennyson had never
heard the story, and was much struck
with it. He asked the dean to send
him, when he returned. all the authorf
ties on the subject. That was easily
done, for 1t rests on the single authori
ty of the Greek ecclesiastical historian
Theodoret The dean sent him the pas
sage In the original Greek, and he cloth
ed it in the magnificent poem, which
may be read in almost his latest vol
ume. "The Death of Oenone, and Other
Poems s"-The Bookman-
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
EARTHQUAKE CAUSES PANIC.
Residents of San Francisco Frightened
by Seismic Shocks.


by Seismic Shocks.
Residents of San Francisco and neigh.
borinp cities were much excited over the
earthquake which shook the city and vi
cinity just before midnight Wednesday.
The vibrations continued fifteen seconds
after the shock was felt and many per-
sons were thrown into panic. Buildings
trembled on their foundations, telegraph
and telephone wires were broken and
numberless panes of glass were broken
during the short space Of time the shock
was felt. Several hours elapsed before
the fears Of the panic-stricken populace
were quieted and the streets cleared. Sc
we're shocks were felt at Sacramento, San
Jose, Merced, Stockton and Santa Cruz.
The shock was confined to northern Cal
ifornia. Vallejo and Mare Island suffer
ed much damage, the loss at the navy
yard being estimated at not less than $25,-
600. The naval hospital was wrecked and
the Government sawmill thrown down.
In the town of Vallejo, just across the
channel. the loss runs into the thousands.
At the University Of California in Berke-
ley the seismograph at the students OBJ
servatory in Berkeley showed that the
shock lasted between thirty and forty sec
onds. The general direction of the vibra-
ton was from east to west. The instru-
ment showed that the shock was heavy
in a small area.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Besides the income tax, there is in
Prussia, though not in the rest Of Ger
many, a tax on capital, as upon land
and household property. All fortunes
under f300 are exempt from taxation.
The minister of finance has just pub
lished the results of this capital tax"
for 1897, and these reflect picture of
the financial condition of the well-to-do
population of Prussia, exclusive of
small capitalists. The aggregate wealth
of those liable to taxation amounted to
f3.3O0, ,0O0, 900, an increase upon 1896 of
more than Esq.,, ,OOO, 900. OF this sum e.
O00, 100000 goes to the credit of the
towns, the other Fl, 800, 100000 to that
of the country. Only 5,440 taxpayers
possess fortune of $4,000, and of
these only 1881 have more than f10O.-
600. Floating capital totaled f1,100.-
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
News of Minor Note.

Orin w. Brereton, aged 25 years and
married, was killed by falling into min
ing shaft at Cripple Creek, Colo.
Judge Campbell of San Francisco has
decided that cat is not domestic animal
and cannot, therefore, be claimed as the
property of any one.
William johnson Of Claremore, l. T.,
shot and killed United States Marshal Ar
mold and was himself killed by Deputy
Busey, while resisting arrest.
Capt. Sobral, Spain's late naval attache
at Washington, who has plans of the
United States coast defenses, has been
appointed on the staff Of the admiralty.
In accordance with the wishes of Farm
er Appleby of Hampstead, n. Y, his
widow caused his remains to be cremated
and scattered the ashes over the fields.
The winters gold output of the Kion-
dixie is estimated at $4,000, 900, which will
be sent down the Yukon by the first
steamer after the opening of navigation.
Miss NJ. C.. Stone of Roxbury. Mass.
has made up her mind to possess some
klondike' gold. She has arranged to go
with party OF twenty-four men, and they
expect to start about the middle of April
in schooner around the horn. Provisions
for two years will be taken.
There is a movement on foot to organ
ize a stock company in Houston, Texas,
for the purpose Of making that place a to-
bacco market, to serve as an outlet for the
heavy crops of that State. Three thou
sand acres will be planted in Harris and
the counties Immediately surrounding
Houston.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
LEES LIFE THREATENED.
Warned in Two Days of Five Distinct
Plots to Assassinate Him.

Havana advices say that Consul Gen
eral Lee was warned Sunday and Monday
of five distinct plots against his life. 1t
was reported to him that many of the
rabid Weylerites are determined to Kill
him and that all sorts of plans have been
evolved to accomplish that purpose.
Gen. Lee processes to place but little
credence in the many reports that reach
him Of threats against him, but it is no.
ticed that he is more closely guarded than
ever by the Government. The latest story
to reach the consul was that he would be
poisoned by bribed employe of his hotel.
To this Gen. Lee replied by asking the
newspaper correspondents who sit near
aim at meal time, in case he is suddenly
taken i'll, first to shoot his waiter and
then to run for stomach pump.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
FIRST ARTEsrAn WELLS
Uncle Sans Attempt to Get Water in
the State of Texas.


Uncle Sans Attempt to Get Water in
the State of Texas.
Artesian wells are ROW pouring
never-ending flood of subterranean wa
ter upon the earth's surface in nearly
every State located within the we'll
defined limits of the artesian well
basins of this continent From British
America to the Rio Grande the busy
drill has penetrated the varied strata
in search of water lying under pres
sure sufficient to raise 1t to the light OF
lay. In some localities, notably in.
Utah, flow has been secured at
depth of less than 400 feet. In other
places thousands of dollars have beep
expended in boring 5000 or even 4,O0G
feet toward the center of the earth
without results.
The average depth at which water Is
secured seems TO be about ], 400 feet,
and such well under ordinary clrcum-
stances costs between $500 and
$4,000. This is with the improved ma
chinery and transportation facilities OF
modern days. Deprived of these. we'll
boring becomes expensive to the point
of impractical bility.
Uncle Sam dug Il well himself many
years ago in the Panhandle of Texas
It is the first attempt ON record TO Sc
cure an artesian flow in the Lone Stal
State. IT was only 700 feet deep, and
no water ever came 10 the surface from
It. Since then there have been hun
treds of artesian wells bored In Texas
which threw fine streams of water. anc
The pioneer hole has been forgotten by
all except few old+time froutiersmen
who Went on this peaceful mission into
Il country which was far from peaceful
owing to the anti-ciyiliZatiOn creed of
the roaming Comanche Indians
1t was in 1857 that this attempt was
made, as the United States Govern
ment thought it advisable to have
water supply for an army post on the
staked plains. An elaborate expedition
was fitted out under Captain Polk, who
subsequently became general Equip
ped with the best weM-boring appara
tus available at that time, a formidable
wagon train, force OF mechanics and
a guard of cavalry, the expedition
started from one of the posts near the
Gulf Coast. An apparently suitable To-
cation was selected and the work be-
gun. Unfortunately for the Govern
ment, however, the geologini survey
had not yet reached that section of the
country, and the well-boring was pure
ly experimental. After going down 10C
feet and failing to strike flowing wa
ter, the scheme was abandoned and the
expedition returned to the place from
which it came. This was the first at
tempt ever made in Texas to dig an
artesian well, and it cost the Govern
ment over 1OO,OOO.-Kansas City star
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

The details of the terrible heat which
prevailed in February in certain colo
nies of Australia show it to have been
one of the most fearful natural vista
tions of modern times. The water in
the wells and streams dried up and
bitches, miles and miles of farms were
burned over, and townships were blot
ted out by bush fires. The shipping
was stopped by the dense clouds OF
smoke. The fish in the rivers and the
cattle and sheep on the plains were de-
stroyed and no one knows how many
human beings were lost. The towns
and cities were filled with crowds Of
half-naked and terror-stricken people
who had lost everything they had in
the world. Following the awful bis
tering heat came storms and tornadoes
which added to the terror and then epi-
denies began their deadly work. The
visitation extended as far south as Mel
bourne. 1t will be long time before
Australia will recover from the disas-
ter. The harvests were destroyed, and
having no wheat to export the Austria
lians have had to purchase and have
been sending their gold to San Fran
cisco for that purpose. The pasturage
was also destroyed, which means the
loss of the sheep. AS it is the great
wool producing section of the world,
it follows that the price of wool will go
up.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Occasions like the present fill the
crank with unutterable JOY. He finds
himself translated into his clement
that of conceiving fantastic schemes
and projects and of startling the coun-
try with the novelty of his inventions.
He has implicit faith in them. and sees
nothing incongruous in their accept
ance. A most sanguine individual, he
entertains not the slightest misgiving
as to the practicability of his sugges-
tions, and he cannot be induced to con-
cede the possibility of failure.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

One duty Of ministers is to say,
"Come." Don't come" is the message
of missionary at Dawson City, and it
IS given to warn away the multitude
dreaming that there is wealth for them
in the Yukon district. He is thus
preaching physical salvation, for 'the
country is already overcrowded, and
the supply of labor is greater than the
demand" Do not forget those two
words, Don't come"
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

The United States has no use for the
Philippine Islands and no intention Of
Rnnexing them; but then they might
prove a very acceptable present to
Japan.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Americans abroad carry their patriot
Ism with them. Those in London have
raised considerable fund for the sur
vivors of the Maine explosion, ana
those in Mexico City have started sub
scription for monument to those who
were lost.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

People cry out, This is an uahero>c
age. and while they are yet speaking
some act of splending daring, l.!css Gnat
of the Boston firemen who lately died
in the defense of property, puts them
to silence.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

1t is disheartening to read Of the con-
a noble English house, whose ancient
motto, 'Ne vile velis," may be rem
dered, Choose nothing base Gentle
birth has its obligations, as the old
French proverb reminds us, and one of
them certainly must be to keep un-
stained a name made honorable by gen
erationS Of worthy ancestors.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
Marix Saw. 1t Was a Mine.

Lieutenant Commander Mark, judge
advocate of the board Of inquiry into the
Maine disaster, on being released from the
path of secrecy in relation to the blowing
I'D of the battleship, had this to say:
1--WE know that the Maine was
blown up by mine as surely as a
physician knows a man was poi
soned when he finds him suffering
from the effects Of poison"
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

An Ohio man has written to the navy
department to advise that all Ameri-
Acan men-of-war be armed with rubber
tnstea,. 1T steel. He probably thinks
such a cruiser wouics. win in the stretch.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

1t has been discovered that the re-
cent fatal fire in Pittsburg, which
claimed q half-dozen victims, was
caused by an explosion Of whisky.
What sort of stuff do those Pittsburg-
ers drink, anyway?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

That New Jersey man who has made
seven unsuccessful attempts to COM
NIT suicide should not despair. Warm
weather will soon be here and then he
can easily walk out of the State.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

When the surprising figure Of over
100000 is announced as the number Of
telephones in this country, it's a very
plegmatic nature that isn't inclined to
eXclaim, Hello!
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
Satisfied.

The Female Reporter am just dy
ing to be original-send me somewhere
that no lady reporter has ever gone.
The Editor (musingly)-Well, you
might go to heaven-The Yellow Book
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
Proof of Treachery IL Clear.

English naval experts say that the re-
port of the American court of inquiry
clearly proves that the Maine was wreck
ed by an external cause, and that Spain
must be held responsible for the disaster.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

1t has been discovered that forty-four
different muscles are called into play
whenever q man says "I'll take the
same" It's the same when he smiles.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

1t is surprising how well man car
live at boarding house for three doF
lars and half week, and how little
thirty-five dollars week Will get him
when keeping house.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Reformer Charlotte Smith demands
that the Secretary of War shall enlist
10000 unmarried women at once to
fight Spain" Why SO many?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Speaking Of the war spirit it may
rs well be admitted that the Kentucky
moonshiners are still turning out a good
deal of it,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

1t is said that French officer has in
vented a noiseless cannon which is very
destructive. Why not introduce it for
use on the Fourth of July?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

1t should be unnecessary to state that
the use Of the wheel by Chinese women
Implies more or less of revolution in
that conservative country.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

The yacht Maydower, recently purchas
ed by the Government, has been put in
the dry dock at the Brooklyn navy yard
to be fitted up as a torpedo boat destroyer.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Apart from other circumstances, that
four and half per cent loan shows the
degree Of interest England takes in
China.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

After q woman has been married 3
few years, she is an unusual woman il
she isn't posted ON all the new medi
cines.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

The Denver Times says: "An Indian
rhief will sell anything but his blan-
ket." He is completely wrapped up
In If
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
BLAIR STATUE COMPLETE.

Will Be Placed in Michigan Capitol
Grounds Next Month.
The statue Of Gov. Austin Blair, order
ed by the Michigan Legislature for the
capitol grounds at Lansing. is complete.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

A scientific exchange says: "The
number of rows on an ear Of corn is
always even" That's odd.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

A man had arrangements made to
commit suicide, but growing more des-
perate got married inst cad.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

The Buffalo Express says: "Any-
body who can ride bicycle can go to
war;" Fall in, girlsi
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

It's trying time for woman wher
she visits her dreSSmaker.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
RT GOOD, Editor and Prop.

It is impossible to borrow trouble
without paying usurious interest.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

Our idea of thoroughbred, is man
willing to get drunk twice in one day.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

English tourists report remarkable de-
mand. for American goods in China and
Japan.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07
WORDS OF MENACE TO SPAIN
War Resolutions introduced in United
States Congress.
Ry Senatnr Erze Of Maine.

Resolved, That
the President Of
the United States
be and he Is here
by directed and
e NJ p O W cred to
take such effect
i've steps as in
his d 8 CT elton
may be necessary
to secure a speedy
termination Of
the hostilities be-
fwoon tho QOy-
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-04-07

X e s oil e d,
That the inde-
pendence of the
republic of Gu
ba be and the
same is hereby
recognized, and
that waragainst
the kingdom Of
Spain be and
t b e s a m e Is
hereby declar-
e d, a n d t b e
p r e 8 | dent Is
hereby author
lied and direct
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