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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Goto Nurse the Sick.

A telegram was received at Fremont one
day last week by Miss Ida Sidner from
Capt. Culver Of Troop X, Third United
States volunteer cavalry, that her brother,
Corporal Sidner, of that troop was very
low with typhoid fever at Chickamauga.
His parents, who live about eight miles
from Fremont, were at once notified, and
Miss Sidner and her father left at once for
Chickamauga. Corporal Sidner was a
graduate of the Fremont normal school
and at the date of his enlistment was
law Studant
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Yellow journalism is a new name for
an old thing, and to say that it pays is
to ignore some notable examples of the
past. Many years ago, the editor of an
English paper which throve upon scan
dalous gossip was sued for libel. In
the witness box he pleaded that he only
sold what people wanted, and his pro-
fits were large. Il had rather starve,' V
answered the counsel for the other side.
than pick siXpences out of the gutter.
That brave speaker is to-day Lord
Chancellor Of England, while the editor
still picks sixpences out of the gutter.
Filth and fluff go down before honor
and cleanliness, the country over and
the world around.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

AS is well known, America was SUI
preme in the Philippine trade from the
opening Of the export business of the
island on large scale until within a
few years. The reasons for the decline
Of American influence were largely the
drawing out of capital by the older
members Of the great American trad
ing firms, and their leaving the busi-
ness to younger members of their fam
ilies. who found themselves with great
responsibilities and reduced capital.
Gradually English firms, with abun-
dant capital, succeeded to the bulk of
the business. The last American firms
In Manila were crowdedVut three years
aSo by Spanish intrigues. Saused by the
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Nebraska Short Notes.

Roy Allen, the young son of A. A.
Allen, we'll known carpenter and builder
of York, is dangerously injured as the re-
suit of a runaway.
The United States land office in O'Neill
received $4,000 more during the fiscal year
ending July 1. 1898, than during the pre-
vious year. During the fiscal year ending
July 1, 1897, the Office received $50, 200 81,
while the amount received during the last
year is SAG, ,1O5.SS.
The Edwards boys, who have been in
Jail at Sterling, Colo, for some time
awaiting trial for stealing and shipping
some cattle from Sidney about three years
ago, were each sentenced to a term in the
Colorado penitentiary.
The Missouri River is doing considerable
damage by cutting away its banks nea1
Nebraska City. Near Barney a field oi
corn amounting to nearly 100 acres has
been swept away, while numerous smaller
losses of land have been reported.
A complaint filed in the county court al
York charges Burr Robbins with assault.
ing, with intent to murder, Arthur Dixon
Both are from Lushton, where Dixon run:
a livery barn. A month or so ago the
assault occurred over dispute about {
team.
The corner stone of an addition to The
Methodist Episcopal Church building wa
laid at Grafton August with appropriate
ceremonies by Pastor n. ii. Davis, assiste'
| Ivy Father d. Fitzgerald and Rev. John II
Audress. A large congregation was in at
! tendance.
James X Reese dumped $50 worth
dimes ON the State Bank counter at Ra
VIENNA one day last week, the accumuia
ton in eighteen months of dime saving
bank.
At special meeting of the Board OF Su
pervisors at Neigh Deputy Meybury wa
appointed sheriff of Antelope County to fiji
the vacancy caused by the death of Sheri1
Stephenson.
The lightning rod sharks have beel
working their game near ArapahOe. On
man signed an order for So and it after
ward showed up as note for $500. 1t
said that the fakirs are now in the vicinit
| of Beaver City.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Nebraska National Banks.

A report of the condition of the national
banks of Nebraska, exclusive of Omaha
and Lincoln at the close of business July
IA, is made pubic. Compared with the
previous statement in May it is shown that
the banks have increased the individual
deposits and average reserve, while a
shriukage is noted in loans and dis
counts and gold holdings. Individual de-
posits, according 10 he current report, are
$13, ,6S3,9)7, against Sl2, ,999,S9i in May,
while the average reserve has increased
from 1888 per cent to ALP per cent.
Loans and discounts have decreased from
So, ,5S2 $50 in May to Sl2, 459, 76S. Presen,
holdings of gold coin aggregate $63l, $50,
decrease of about SIT 900.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
SafebIower Is Captured.

The safeblower who escaped from
frumbull was captured near Hansen.
He made his way from Trumbull to Han
sen by keeping in the fields and when
near Hansen he climbed on top of a grain
stack, where he slept all day until even
ing, when he attempted to make his es-
cape, but was sighted by some of the
farmers who were on the lookout. A
posse was Immediately organized and the
robber was given chase and captured.
Upon searching him several sticks of
dynamite were found besides siX-shooter,
skeleton keys and several small instru-
ments used by professional safeb,owers.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Stabbing ARRAY.

Particulars have been received of a stab
bing affray at the village of Union, four
teen miles south of Plattsmouth. Trouble
between DR.. Wallace and City Marshal
Smith arose from town gossip and Wall
lacelproceeded to settle with Smith. Dur
ing scuffie in Smiths hotel, Wallace ac-
cidently struck Smith with penknife,
which he had in his hand at the time. The
knife penetrated under the left shoulder
blade but struck a rib, thus averting seri-
Gus injury. Wallace gave $1,000 bond
for his appearance.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
GARCIA REPENTs OF ANGER.
Writes to General Shafter Offering to
Furnish Scouts

Gen. Garcia seems to be repenting of
his wrath because Santiago was not turn
ed over to the Cubans, and is indicating
a desire to resume cooperation with the
American army. Gen. Shafter received.
a letter from Garcia, dated at Gibara.
Garcia says that Gen. Miles on July 19
asked him to furnish fifty Cubans as
scouts for the Porto Rican expedition. AS
he understands Gen. Miles has already
sailed, it is perhaps too late to comply
with the request, but he is willing to fur
nish the men, if they are still wanted,
and incloses an order for them. 1t is be-
lieved that Garcia, now that he has had
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
According to conservative estimat

According to conservative estimates
nearly one-third of the native popula-
tion of Cuba has perished during the
three years that have elapsed since the
insurrection was born. What does this
mean to the Cubans? 1t means pre-
cisely what the loss of 100000 Amer
leans by battle, disease and starvation
would mean to this republic. 1t is
blow equal in proportion, trifling as it
may appear by comparison of figures.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Two Nebraska Men Shot.

Albert Felker was shot through the
right breast and his brother, Fred, through
the arm at Herndon, Kan, by John Pet
tvs. Albert Felker Will die. The Felkers
live near Trenton, this state. They had
been running threshing machine i'll the
neighborhood and recently had their
horses in Pettys' stable. Albert Felker
and the elder Pettys quarreled and Pettys
was knocked down. At this point John
Pettys drew a revolver and shot both the
Felkers. Both the Pettys were arrested.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Baby Boy browns i'm a Tub.

Roy +. Johnson, a baby of IA months.
was accidently drowned in tub of water
at his home in Omaha a few days ago.
His mother, Mrs. Fred Johnson, left the
baby playing in the kitchen while she
wentto neighbor's house to borrow some
papers. She had only been gone few
minutes and upon her return found the
boy lying head down i'll the tub OF water.
Two doctors were called in but the child
was too far gone to be saved.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Refused to Register Bonds.

The state auditor has refused to regis,er
$500 in school bonds voted by district 8
of York County. The proposition SUBJ
mitted to voters was for 1880, more or
less'' and the attorney general has de-
cided that the form is illegal.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Sabbath School Association.

The O:oe County Sabbath School AsSo-
citation held most successful convention
in the United Presbyterian Church at
Dunbar last week. Sixty delegates and
visitors were present from various parts OF
the county and attended its five sessions.
Every topic on the program was discussed.
The church was crowed at every service
and the singing excellent. The selection
of place for the next convention is left to
the executive committee,
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

A Western clergyman who was mar
ried the other day left in his wake
sixteen sorrowing young womeE, to
each Of whom he was engaged. The
next advocate of the 16 to 1 ratio who
happens along that way probably Wl
strike pretty rocky road. -
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Loses Fingers.

Samual Reichert, who had just purchased
new steam threshing rig at Winside, had
one of his hands caught in some of the
separator and suffered the loss of the
middle finger of tie hand and also parts Of
three other fingers. {
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

The American people have been much
given to money making and the build
ing up Of business within the period
since the close of the civil war. but that
has not made of them weaklings in bat
tie. 1t is entirely possible, for it has
been proved so, to learn the arts of
peace and not forget the arts of war.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

1t must be pretty plain to those who
have intelligently followed TIE opera
tions of the army that the most difficult
thing about war is not the fighting, but
the feeding of the fighters. The feed
ers really have harder work than the
fighters, and vet they hardly ever are
mentioned or even thought of by the
great public who are spectators of the
gamp-efwar
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
women in Modern Industries.

Four millions Of women, or Is per
cent. of the entire female population OF
the United States, are now said to be
engaged in paid industries, the number
having doubled in twenty years. In
1870 there were but 5000 bookkeepers,
accountants, typewriters, etc., while in
1890 the census reports give 10000
women thus engaged. Three million
women are engaged in domestic SER
vice, which gives a grand total Of 7,OOO,-
200 women in this country who are
wage-earners.-Saturday Evening Post
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

hatred of Americans growing out of
the Cuban troubles. This overthrow
was managed by the thousand and one
petty annoyances of legal machinery
that the Spaniards exerted against
American firms.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Some of the trusts and monopolies
appear more inclined to pay lawyers
and court fees in resisting Just taxa
tion than to contribute an equal amount
from their incomes to assist in support
ing the Government.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Safe Blown Open.

The postoffice safe at Bancroft was
blown open few nights since but no booty
was secured excepting about 50 cents
worth of postal cards.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Shoot Into a Dwelling.

Two unknown men emptied the con-
tents of revolver into the residence OF L.
A. Bourk at Mead, but Fortunately no one
was injured. No clue as to who they were
could be secured as they were in buggy
and Immediately drove south before any
one could catch them.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Bill Posting Association.

The Nebraska State Bill Posting Asso-
citation has filed articles of incorporation
under the law, the headquarters to be at
Lincoln. The stockholders are w. l.
SDere, F. l.. Coster. Julia Oliver, F. NJ.
Blanchard and a. II. Wier.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Down in Kentucky dry-goods dealer
has failed for S250,000, with assets esti-
mated at $4,000. Thus is illustrated
the folly of trying to sell dry goods in
Kentucky.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

General Pando showed wise military
discretion in keeping out of Santiago.
Some Spaniards can tell whether a
buzz saw is running or not without
feeling of it.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Body Unearthed.

The body of Thomas Jensen was taken
from well in canyon about ten miles
south of Stockville August 10.s The body
was found after digging out ten to twelve
feet of dirt and manure, which had been
piled upon it. Parties are shadowed who
are suspected. No arrests as yet.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Yousouf, the Turkish wrestler, who
was drowned in the Bourgogne disas-
ter, is said to have had $500 in Amer
ican gold in a belt about his waist
when he jumped into the water. He
never needed any extra ballast on land;
why did he give his antagonist such a
strangle hold at sea?
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Over in Kansas William Office has
been elected sheriff. This, we take it,
is about the only Office in Kansas that
really seeks the man.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

The O'HigginsS merely missed great
deal of fun, that's all. Uncle Sam
doesn't need her how in his business.
and she probably VIII be doomed to a
life as uneventful as that of a coal
ScOW
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Attacked by q Bull.

Hammond Ellis, 81 years of age, an old
soldier and one of the oldest settlers in
York County, was attacked by an enraged
bull the other day and horribly mangled.
Fears are entertained for his recovery.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Christopher Columbus knew how to
make an egg stand on end, but he nev-
er could have made Spanish fleet
noaV after the American navy got
through with IT.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
To Aid the Soldiers.

The ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps
gave patriotic entertainment at Juniata
recently and realized $45, which will be
used for the best interests of the soldiers.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Fish for Krueger,s Lake.

The Nebraska fish car, in charge of
Commissioner Oberfelder and Superin-
tendent Will O'Brien, unloaded car of
assorted fish at Krueger's Lake, six miles
east of Sidney, recently.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
To Make Acetylene Gas.

A stock company has been formed at
Answorth for an acetylene gas plant to
be put in by II. o. Mead of Omaha. Eight
prominent business firms are stockholders
of The company. The plant is to be in
operation by the first of September.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Alfonso probably will conclude, after
a careful study of events at Manila and
Santiago, that the king doesn't rule
the deck after all.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
SUNDAY School Convection

The Johnson County Sunday school
convention was held at Elk Creek last
week. All protestant church denomina-
tionS are represented i'll the association.
The attendance and interest was good.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Shops Burned.

The blacksmith shops belonging to
August Erdman, l.. Hanson and August
Drake and the wagon shop of f. w. Wei
ler were destroyed by fire at Planvew
recently, entailing loss of about $3.50,
viii no insurance.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

StephefS Crane says the action at San
Juan was a soldiers battle" This
will corr3ct the popular belief that it
was a meeting of the international con.
gress of croMuet players.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Woman Drowned.

Mrs. p. G. Clark of Herman was drowned
at Lake Quinnebaug, sixteen miles north
of Tekamah, last week. The body was
recovered. She with her husband were at
the lake for an outing.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

If Spain ever gives one of the Philip
pine Islands to Germany we earnestly
advise the Kaiser to insist on an alb
stract of title signed by Uncle Sam.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
old SettJers' Picnic

The old settlers of Platte County Will
hold their annual meeting and picnic at
Columbus August q.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

his short caprain generally
of Cuba Weyler cleaned up $11 100000,
and still some people say there is TO
money in the butcher business.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
A STATE CONVENTION
REPUBLICANS MEET AT LIN
COLIN AUGUST 10.

VI, Il. Hayward of Otoe County
Named for Governor st. Louis
Platform sed--Commends Me-
Kinley's Conduct of the War.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
CHE Valenfine Demorrat
ROBERT GOOD, Editor and Prop.
VALENTINE, NEBRASKA

Boston objects to the 81. R." on inter
nal revenre stamps and insists ON 'I
an"
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Who can now question the fact that
Schley won that victory? A Txeas
girl baby has been named Schleyette.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

AComing-out Party-The man whose
sentence has expired.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

time to cool off, perceives that he acted
with more haste than good judgment in
Withdrawing his forces, and is seeking a
reconciliation
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18

Elderly gentlemen seem to have a
penchant for youngerly ladies'.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

drink to him, who, when he knows
he's wrong
Has manliness to say so
Whose yes, when others dodge, is loud
and strong
Who, when he thinks No. will say
No.
drink to him whose spoken Yea and
Nay
Shelter no skulkers just behind
them
Whose sentiments are open as the day,
So those who seek can always find
them
] drink to him who to his own affairs.
Pays sole and strict attention purely
To him who deals not in his neighbours
wares
For he's a rara avis surely Life,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

The following is an extract from
a speech delivered by Champ Clark
member of congress from Missouri.
during a debate on the Loud bill.
OF the country editor, Mr.. Clark
says: HE is the packhorse of the
community, the promoter of every
laudable enterprise, the worst un-
derpaid laborer in the vineyard.
Counting his space as his capital,
he gives more tocharity, his means
considered, than any other member
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

of society. He is a power in poll
tics and leader in the crusade fol-
better morals. Heis prominently
the friend OF humanity. Line up
on line, paragraph upon paragraph,
day by day, he is embalming in
cold type the fact from which the
Herodotus, Tacitus, Sismondi or
Maculay of the future will write
the history Of our times. He fully
chronicles our advent into the
world, briefly notes our uprisings.
and our downsittings, and sorrow,
and fully records our exit"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

The populist carried Kansas in
1890 by fifty thousand on attorney
general, the democrats having en-
dorsed the populist candidate for
that office. In 1897 when the
union Of forces" was more complete
than ever, the republicans carried
the state by fifteen thousand. The
'gittin' together disease seems to be
fatal to a large per cent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

Running Il newspaper is Just
like running hotel.-.o only it's diff
ferent," remarks an exchange. ga
mar goes into hotel for his dinner
and if he finds something on the
table that does not suit his taste he
don't get up and kick the fat all in
to the fire and tell the landlord to
stop his hotel No, indeed, he
pushes that one aside and partakes
OF what he likes. But how differ
ent with a newspaper. If he finds
a two line item that he does not like
he never stops to think that the
iten. may please others, makes
monumental display of his ASSN
unity, puffs and blows like q por-
poise and orders the paper stopped.
The paper docs not stop, oh no;
only his copy stops going to him |
and starts going to someone else
who subscribes because the item
that made the other fellow stop,
pleased him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

oregon Short Line 5000 mile books
are now out. Price SIS free allowance
OF loo pounds of baggage. Good on O.
). IL railroad, 0. R. & N. and San Pete
valley railroad, Montana Union and
Suite Anaconda & Pacific railroad. E.
X. Cheney, agent, Shoshone,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27
A HANDSOME METAL CUTTER AND BOOK
MARX COMBINED

Sent free OF postage under sealed cover
on receipt OF ten cents in silver or
stamps. The latest, best and most SER
viceable adjunct OF every library and
Office. Address Geo. II. Heafford, 40
Old Colony Building, Chicago, III.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

The biggest bellyacher in Idaho
is one Hamilton, editor OF the Sal
mon City Republic. His sorrow is
caused by the fact that the county
printing was awarded to Mrs. Ada
Merit, publisher of the Idaho Re
public, Hamilton offered to do the
county work for nothing, and Mrs.
Merritt asked a reasonable price.
As the commissioners did not want
something for nothing they gave
Mrs. Nj. the work. When a man
'scabs' on himself and the press of
the whole state, he is entitled to no
patronage whatever. The commis-
sioners of Lemhi county should get
Hamilton tin bill, for he will soon
have to pick - with the chickens,
and we'll bet even money that the
chickens will get two picks to Ham
ilton's one.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

A Georgia judge recently threat
ened to brain Georgia editor with
a bottle. The editor was not fright.
ened. He saw there was nothing
in it.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

For one of the hated tribe OF mil
lionaires, John Jacob Astor is put
ting up about as game front as
even the most noisy Coxeyite could
desire.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-27

School Election will be held on June
9th, at the school house beginning at
O'Clock. This election is for the pursose
of electing one school trustee for term
of three years, in place of J. F. White,
whose term OF office expires.