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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

'.TlbiS IS an age of second class men,"
sale President Patton, II g recent dis
course. There is one view il which
this seems trLe. Our age is producing
far more men and women Of what
might be termed ;nidtii;ng a.tainnlents.
But is Ii not reasonable 10 Judge that
this gain to The m3ss. and the prevail
ence Gf second-raters, tends to draw at
tent;oC from, a: well as to alter the
STANDARD: OF estimating the first-raters?
Tbs. Grst-raters arc then somewhat less
noticeable, in comparison to the former
.solitarincss Of the great ones.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
LADY Cashier Assaulted.

A daring assault was made upon Miss
Genevieve Boag, cashier of the Pacific
Hotel Company at Sidney in broad day
light. While the young lady was posting
her books stranger made his appearance
and demanded that she hand over the cash
in the drawer and upon her refusal struck
her on the temple with stone, telling her
to the floor. Sounds of some one. ap-
preaching made the fellow skip out and
he escaped, not, however, until lie had,
stolen two rings off her fingers. The city
is much excited and if the scoundrel is
caught the people may take his punish
ment upon themselves
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

it was two months or more after in
augura ton before Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador at Wash
ington. called upon the Nice-President
and the next afternoon Mr.. Hobart re-
.urned the call. During that two months
the two gentlemen were, as the ladies
would say, mot on visiting terms" Not
that they disliked each Spther, cor had
had personal quarrel. It was only
that there was dispute which of them
holds the higher rank. When they We're
both invited 70 dinner at private
residence, nearly Il year Ego, Sir Julian
wished to see a diagrar-, 70 show how
the guests were to he arranged at the
table. As it appeared that Mr.. Hobart
was to be the guest Of honor, Sir Julian
cent his regrets" TIE dispute arose
when Sir Julian was raised from the
rank of minister to that OF ambassador.
In that capacity ne represented his
sovereign But On the other hand the
Vice-PresideEt, being mex: in success
sion to the President, might be said to
stand in the re,a ton OF the Prince OF
Wales. Tice-President Stevenson good
naturedly yielded the point. and accept
III seat below Sir Julian; but Secre-
tarE OlnCy insisted that when he rep
resented th:. President at any ''func-
tioE," lie SHOULD take precedence of the
ambassador. The matter was compro-
missed. Wien the host was an Ameri-
can. Sir Julian occupied the place of
honor; when the entertainer was q for
eigner, tie place was given TO Mr..
Oluey. Mr. Hobart would neither yield
nor compromise, and the President at
last-pro5a bly, with Sir Julian's con-
cUrrenceA- asked our ambassador in
London. Col. Hay, tc find out what the
British Government thought about the
matter. lie was willing to accept any
decision that the English authorities
might iuase. InaSmuch as Sir Julian
has called on Mr.. Hobart, it is supposed
that his Government intimated its wish
that he should accept the place next af
ter the Vice President. All this may
seem absurd anu silly at first thought,
but we must remember that not one of
the persons concerned in the dispute
took the position he did on personal
grounds, but as asserting the dignity
of the office he holds; and also that
nothing that has been said or done in
volved disrespect toward any one. Ell
quette holds, and should hold, a large
place In the social relations of men and
women. It is the boor who enters o.
leaves room first, instead of following
a lady an older person, or one whose
position commands respect. Outward
politeEess may not be half as impor
tant as poiiteness Of the heart, but the
truly polite person observes all the rules
of etiquette as soon rs he knows them,
and the observance of them sweetens
human intercourse. In the affair just
mentioned. both the gentlemen did pre-
cisely what they should have done So
long as there was q question as to the
proprieties Of the case. they avoided
meetings where the question might
arise. When it was decided, they each
accepted the situation, like the gentle
men they are.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Burned by Lightning.

lightning struck barn belonging to
Peter Bures, three miles east of Edgar,
killing two horses, knocking down four
more and young man, Fred Riezler, who
was at work in the stable attending the
horses. The barn was set On fire and
burned with its contents, two harvesters,
800 bushels Of oats and some other minor
farm implements. Total value of prop
erty destroyed, $1,000. Insurance $500.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

It IS getting along toward the time
FOR another Gccenhial census to be
taken. The matter has already receiv-
ed some congressional attention. 1t re.
quired twenty-five volumes to contain
she data collected in 1890, and, al
though It IS within two years of 1900,
there are soEe Of those twenty-five vol
u1ics which have not vet been COM
Iileted II is to be hoped that the next
census will not only be got out in short
or order. but ;hat il will not be SO eX-
persirc as the last has been. The cen
sis OF 1890 cost over S11.50e, 900. while
that OF 1880 did not cost $6.000.000.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

ter we have had 1T the sultan's court
since Gen. Wa!lace's time. Mr.. Straus,
with his brothers, Nathan and Isa-
dore, compose the firm Of Macy & Co.,
and conduct the big department store in
New York City. He IS also j lawyer in
active practice. Mr. Straus has been &C
tive il the Interna tional Jewish Histori-
cal Association. and is the author of a
notable book recit:ng the achievements Of
his race in commerce, politics, Htera ture,
science, music and other branches Of
learning and industry.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Hangs Herself in a Well.

Mrs Mary Wesley, who has been living
with her son on homestead a few miles
southeast of Benkelman, ended her own
life the other day. She had been suffering
from hyStera for some time which de-
veloped into insanity. She repeatedly
tried to commit suicide, but by the con-
slant and careful watching of friends her
attempts were futile. Her condition grew
worse Saturday and her son went to town
to summon aid. She being left alone
seized the opportunity to terminate her
existence and when he returned she was
hanging in the we'll dead. She was 40
years of age and was born in Bohemia.
She leaves divorced husband, a married
daughter and son.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Old Soldiers Meet.

The twelfth annual reunion Of the Mad
'ison County Old Soldiers association was
held seven miles northwestern Battle Creek
and was grand success. 1t was derldcII
to hold the next reunion at the same place,
it to commence the first Tuesday after the
first Monday of next June. The follow
ing officers of the association were elected
for the coming year: S. w. Deuel., Meadow
Grove, president; Charles Snyder, Meadow
Grove, Secretary. j. w. Stirk, Battle
Breek; William Low, ST., Battle Creek;
L. A. Shafter, Meadow Grove, committee
men.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

The present generation has never wit
tiInent OF patriotism IS the war with
Spain has evoked. Never before have
the national colorS been SO profusely.
so universally displayed in city, towa
alG village. Never before has the
younger genera ton of men been so pro-
fouEd!v stirred by illusions to the
country's cause.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Bows Run AWAY.

A few days ago Mr.. Barnett of Geneva
discovered that he had been losing knives
and some other articles from his hard :
ware store. He had some of the knives
returned by parties who had bought them
of some little boys end had become suspi-
cious that they had been stolen. Among
the goods returned was revolver. Just
at this time two boys of IL and IA years of
age left town. There whereabouts are
unknown. The boys, Homer auh Guy
Gibbs, left town on the B. & NJ. freight
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Killed by LIGHTNING.

During a shower at Harrison lightning
struck the house of Marsteler Bros,
passed through the building and into the
bank building adjoining and out through
the front window, sllaitering the glass
and striking two men that were standing
by the window talking, killing one and
badly injuring the other. Burt Dew is
the man that was killed.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
NEBRASKA PROHlBS.
r. v. Muir Nominated for Governor
at Lincoln.

r. v. Muir Nominated for Governor
at Lincoln.
Nebraska Prohibitionists held their state
convention at Lincoln. The convention
was concluded with mass meeting ad-
dressed by National Chairman Dckie of
Michigan. The ticket nominated is:
Governor-R. V. Muir.
Lieutenant Govcrnor-N. S. Lownes.
Secretary of State-Charles r. Lawson.
AuditOr-C. G. CrOwell.
TreaSurer-Hiram Burch.
Commissioner of Lands and Buildings
3. Blaine.
Attorney General-A. G. WOlfenberger.
Superintendent of Schools-Mrs. S. G.
Upton.
The platform refers wholly to the liquor
traffic and is substantially reaffirmation
Of that Of the nationalist party.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Owes the State $e,94e.

The case Of the state against Hilton in
the district court at Lincoln went to the
jury and the instructions of the court left
practically nothing to decide except the
amount of interest due OH the money Hill
ton owes the state. The jury in short
time brought in d verdict against Hilton,
the amount being $6,a46 The suit was
for money collected while Hilton was
state oil inspector
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

''No doubt" said the lamented Mr..
Gladstone, Il have suffered 4 good deal
for the LAST six mouths But then l
months almost without pain 4 great
mans acceptance OF the reverent
words OF an ancient sufferer, ''Shall we
receive good ct the hand of God, and
shall we not receive eviiii'
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

In Philadelphia the other day p sigh
Ing Romeo aged 70 eioped with Juliet
of so. This shows what the unreason-
Ing opposition of parents amounts 70 in
keeping apart two loving hearts.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Family Poisoned.

The family of Phil Mcdonald, farmer
firing eight miles west of Tekamah, were
poisoned recently by trichina from eating
sausage. For time fuC' of them were
not expected to live.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Suicide nv Hanging.

John VoniS. bachelor Bohemian of
Weston committed suicide by hanging.
The cause Of the rash deed is thought to
be despondency brought on by chronic
disease which caused him much suffering.
He was about 10 years Old.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Nearly Battered to Death.

A man giving the name of Jasper Sykes,
whose home is in Clatonia, was rescued
from a barn by Beatrice police almost bat
tered to death. A horse trader named
Tom Wilson was arrested as his assailant.
Sykes was unable to give coherent ac-
count of the trouble, but claims that Will
son, after beating him, robbed him of $50.
Fifty-two dollars in cash, together with
papers of Sykes and his pocketbook, were
found on Wilson. Some of the money
WSS covered with blood
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Accident at a Circus.

During circus performance at McCooll
the entire section of reserved seats fell
down, throwing about 100 people TO the,
ground and severely injuring three spec
tators. Norman CampDeil's crippled leg
was broken, thestendons of Guy Murphy's
right leg were torn loose at the ankle, and
George J. Burgess sustained a slightly
sprained ankle. Two or three others re-
ceiYed Slight injuries.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Fined by Police Judge.

II. w. Monroe, who is running tenn
perance hall in Tekamah, and his clerk,
Charles Ellis, were tried in the police
court, convicted and each ineI $40 and
costs for keeping gambling devices. They
appealed the case to the district conrt.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Hard ON Gamblers.

William Gleason, another one of the
Lincoln gamblers who plead guilty in the
district court the other day, was sentenced
to three months in the penitentiary. This
is the dose being given all the gamblers
who were indicted by grand jury.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
1t Was Loaded.

A distressing accident occurred in Wahoo
recently. Arthur Swanson. aged 12 years
was experimenting with gun powder
1t cost him his eyesight, one Of his
ears and probably his life. When he was
discovered he was lying in tn, barn un
conscious.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

At the convention Of mothers recent
ly held in Washington Miss Fay, of
California said: 'If Il woman hasn't
any children and can't get married,
why should we waste our time telling
her how to rear her offspring?". With
out moments hesitation we give it Mp.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Cream Separator at Hemingford.

Arrangements have been completed for
the establishment of a creamery separator
station at Hemingford. The plant will be
owned by residents of Hemingford and
vicinity and will be operated by the Be-
atrice Creamery Company of Lincoln.
Work will be commenced on the building
Immediately and the plant will be in
operation by July. The plant will cost
S175)
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Rondsmen Haye to settIc.

Ithaca who joined the army and has gone
to Manila, has left his bondsmen to settle
about $1,000 on notes and accounts. His
uncle Henry Schroeder, has paid the bills,
saving the other bondsmen. Alex Robb
has been appointed postmaster.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

If Europe was waitiaw to discover
our sea prowess before she assailed the
Monroe doctrine the l.ombardmcpt CT
Manila is likely 10 have salutary anu
far-reaching effect. The destruction 1f
the Spanish fleet ENSURES the security Of
the sister republics. Recognized as
formidable on land, they will aow rec
ogniZc US as Formidable on sea.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

There are said to be two kinds Of pa
triots In the market, those who are
ready to go to war when they are need
ed, and those who are ready to go when
they are not needed.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
u,ivers;tv summer school.

The University summer school was
opened with good attendance, large
number of regular students of the univer-
sity taking advantage of the opportunity
10 take up some extra studies.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

A local paper says that one Of the
Western volunteers threatened to quit
unless the State, in addition to an over
coat, blankets and gun, furnishes him
a reconuoiter q which to carry his am-
munition
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

A Bombay paper says: THE Nawab
of Rampore being blessed with a girl
rejoicings are going on in that state.
A week pay from every state employe
has been deducted in connection with
the event" Probably the Ramporeans
are rejoicing because the nawab was
not blessed with twins
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Schools Visit Omaha.

The Silver City public schools closed
the years work last week. Prof. Pitzer
took the pupils Of the high school to the
exposition at Omaha, While the teachers
of the intermediate and primary depart
ments held picnic in the woods east of
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
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a Washington disnatch saws that tho

A Washington dispatch says that the
German and French consuls at Honolulu
have joined in complaint to their Gov
ernments against the alleged favoritism
shown by the Government of Hawaii to
the United States over other countries.
The protest has aroused the greatest in
teTest in congressional and diplomatic cir
c'nS
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

Spain may be the cause Of this coun-
try altering the maps and biographies.
The same thing happened some four
hundred years ago.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Must BE an Object.

Aid. A--They say Spain's treasury is
absolutely empty.
AID. B-That must be mistake. The
Office holders are still doing their best
to hang on.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
New Elevator at Shelton.

Several cars of stone and brick are now
being unloaded at Shelton for the founda-
ton of the new elevator being put up by
the Omaha Elevator Company. 1t will be
erected on the site where the one which
burned down over year ago stood.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Child Ritten bv Rattlesuake.

The infant son of Carl Trampe
living twenty miles northeast OF
Sidney, was bitten in the foot by rattle
snake. The child was taken to town and
heroic treatment was administered and
the little fellow is now doing well.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

A London paper says that admiral
Dewey is disliked in certain quarters
because he is a dude" He is also liked
in certain quarters because he is a
dandy.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

The Montgomery County Pa.) Eistori-
cal Society has erected and dedicated a
monument to mark the spot where La
fayette was encamped with his army, at
Barren Hill. in 117S.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Burglars at Kearney.

Burglars entered the home of F. Y.
Robertson at Kearney and took several
articles, valued at over $3.50, from the bed
room in which Mr.. Robertson was sleep
ing. No clue.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
BOy Dies,

An application of q wash applied ac-
cording to directions to cure eczema re-
suited in the sudden death of the 12-year-
old son of E. T. Vending, residing seven
miles southwest of Shelton.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

The ilan who goes to war without
commission and brings one home will
haIcsa great advantage over the man
who refused TO go because he could not
secure commission.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
WARS HEAVY COST,
Congress Told That for a YearIt Will
BE S600,OOO,OOO.

Practically without debate, the House
Thursday passed the urgent deficiency bill
providing tor emergency expenses Of the
army and navy departments incident to
the war. 1t was based upon estimates re-
ceived recently from the departments and
carries items aggregat;ng SIT ,S45, ,0G0 con-
templated in the Philippine expedition
and the early movements upon Cuba.
In explaining the bill during the brief
discussion Mr.. Cannon, replying to ques-
ton by Chairman Dingley of the Ways
and Means Committee, said $500, ,000, 900
would be a"conservative estimate of the
cost of the war for year, if it lasted that
long. incidentally he estimated the ap-
preparations already made on account Of
the war and likely to develop as essential,
including the first six months Of the COM
ing fiscal year, at $3.50, 100000. f.
AS reported by the Committee on Ap-
preparations and passed by the House, the
bill Incorporates the more urgent of the
war estimates submitted to the House
Wednesday by Secretary Alger, whose
explanation of which called forth the sig
nifcant official letter transmitted there
with. 1t also includes an emergency ap-
preparation of S10000,00O for the navy.
The items appropriated follow:
Contingent expenses of the army
incident to the expedition to the
Philippines. to BE expended un-
der the direction Of the CON-
nlanding general of the Philip
pine Islands,. In his discretion,
for Sach purposes as he may
deem best In the execution OF
his duties under the orders Of
the President, and for such OBJ
jects as are not now appropri-
atcd for, to be available until
expended ................... 100000
Expeditionary force to Cuba, ma
chinery, equipment, etc........ 10000
Signal service of the army. 195,0O0
Subsistence department ......... 5,CO00G0
Medical department ............ 5000
Naval establishment, for emer-
gency fund to meet any emer-
.gencies that cannot possibly be
foreseen. but which constantly
arise under existing conditions. 10,OOu, 900
Torpedo defense OF Manila bar
Dor Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Bureau Of naval supplies and ac-
counts ................... 100000
Clothing and small stores for the
navy ..................... 100000
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Hit by q Train.

William Hensley Qndian) and wife of
Winnebago agency met with misfortune
at Thurston by having their team of
ponies killed and the spring wagon to
which they were hitched, completely de-
molished by a freight train.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
NEW MINISTER TO TURKEY.

Oscar Straus Held That Position
Under President Cleveland.
Oscar Straus, who has been nominated
as minister to Turkey, is Democrat, and
held the same position during President
Cleveland's first administration, when,
although a Jew, he was exceedingly pop
ular among the Christian missionaries.
They have placed ON record at the State
Department formal testimony Of their ap-
probation of his services, and privately
they assert that he was the best minis
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

, The battleship Oregon has shown
that the Straits of Magellan form a
poor substitute for the Nicaragua Ca
nal,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Harmless.

Gel. Firechewer drew a gun il
place last night
.'No:"
'Oh, yes; drew it at rafiie.'
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
Arrested for Stealing Hogs.

Ben Williams and Frank Roberts who
were arrested for stealing hogs at Hastings
had their hearing and were bound over to
the district court in the sum of $500 each.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

Ten million flags have been sold In
the United States since war was de-
clared with Spain. Naturally fags are
going up.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16

The Norfolk Pilot emphatically re-
marks: 1--WE need great deal Of cur
rency. We want it at once and VIC
want it bad" Counterfeit?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-06-16
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
DENSED FORM.
Comparative Statement Of Principal
Farm Produts Of the State for the
Years 1891 and 1S97-Horses and
Mules Show the Only Decrease.
Nebraska Farm Statistics.

The state bureau of labor and industrial
statistics has compiled the following COM
parative statement of nine principal farm
products of Nebraska for the years 1891
and 1897: