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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Another Civil War.

Shall the United States of America
continue to be a free republic, and the
friend of free and struggling republics
everywhere, with equal privileges to
all? Or shall the United States become
imperial in fact if not in form, with
special privileges for the few, the
denial of the consent of the govern
ed,' military rule over subject peoples
and unwarrantable corporate or trust
exactions from our own people? Shall
we continue to stand upon the Declara-
ton of Independence and a strict con-
struction of the Constitution, or are
they to become forgotten documents in
a new-fashioned era of heavy arma-
ments. great military budgets and vast
military establishments to Cypress the
people of our colonies, or in time, per
haps. to oyerawe the people of our own
land?
Republic or empire, which? That is
the great question for the people to de-
termine. 1t underlies and overshadows
and exceeds in its vital Importance all
other issues of this last year Of the
nineteenth century.-Albany Argus.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
UNITED STATES LEADS ALL.
Got More Prizes than Any Other Nation
at Paris Exposition.

Got More Prizes than Any Other Nation
at Paris Exposition.
The superior jury of the exposition Of
1900, whose duty it is to give the final
revision to the list of awards, held it's
closing sittings on Monday, when a COM
mittee of FIVE was appointed to finish up
the tag ends. Prof. j. Howard Gore,
superintendent of the American juries,
is the only foreigner made a member Of
this exclusive committee. The assist
ant administrator general, NJ. Delaney
Belleville, on finding that the United
States had more awards than any other
country, said to Prof. Gore: This is due
simply to the fact that you had your July
program thoroughly organized, and were
determined not to let any other nation get
ahead of you, not even us. The United
States has been unique in this respect"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Mavbury a Strong Candidate.

The Democratic party has given the
people of Michigan a gubernatorial
candidate of the older school-nO brag,
no buster, no bOssism, no bluffing, no
intimidation, no fake reforms" If
the people of the State are dissatisfied
with the reckless and corrupt manner
in which the affairs Of the common
wealth have been administered they
have it in their own power to bring
about better state Of things. If they
desire a government that is not the
plaything of demagogues on the one
hand and corporate interests on the
other, the opportunity is theirs. They
can find no fault with the candidate.
They can find no fault with the plat
form on which he stands.-Detroit
News
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
CHAPTER XIII.

The lives of some families are like a
pool in which, without being exactly stag
nant, nothing occurs to ruthe the surface
Of the water from years end to years
end, and then comes a quick series of
tremulous splashes, like naughty boys
throwing stones As regards the Braba-
IONS, Teddy's enlistment was splash num-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Ont of Thor Own Mouths.

Webster Davis has been accused Of
using some of President Garield's ut
terances in addressing a Democratic
meeting. 1t is bad enough to condemn
Republican doctrines without proving
their error by quoting from the old
leaders of the party. Democrats should
be forbidden to quote from Lincoln or
Garfield.-Peoria Herald-Transcript.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Insurance Arainst Illness.

Nearly 100000 persons in Germany
are insured against illness. One-third
of these reported illness in 1883, the
average duration being seventeen days,
which, taking the average wages at
only 90 cents a day, means loss of
nearly $24, 100000 a year.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Tbcv Are Naturally Surprised,

That there were differences of opin-
ion and discussions as to policy at Kan
sas City naturally excites the organs of
the once free and Independent Repub-
lican party, in whose conventions
Hanna no longer tolerates any discus
sion.-AIbany Argus.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Not +unto Date with Hanna.

To be sure, it hurts the Hanna crowd
TO have such a garrulous lot Of old
granny Republicans as Lincoln, Grant,
Garfield. Sherman, Edmunds, HOar,
Carpenter, Seward and Stanton quoted
in this campaign.-On1aha World-Her-
aid.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23

President, if duly authorized by Con
greSs, to haul down the American flag.
Until such time-hands off, Mr.. Mchin-
ley and Mr.. HayL-Boston Post.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
There Is a Difference.

Does your daughter play he pianoT'
"She says she does, but it sounds
more to me as if she was working st.
Indianapolis Journal.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23

Don't despise the lowly. The undO'
jaw does all the work.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-23
Notification of a Doctrine.

When the joint high commission fail
ed to dispose of Canada's newly con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
NEW LAW SCHOOL
AT THE UNI. OF PA.
Principal Guest Of Honor and Orator
of the Day Was WI Ting Fang,
the Chinese Minister.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Feb. 22.-The
exercises attending the dedication of the
new law school of the University of
Pennsylvania We're continued to-day at
the Academy of Music in conjunction
with the regular Washington's birthday
ceremonies of the University. The
principal guest of honor and orator of
the day was Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese
Minister who spoke on the Proper Re
lations Of the United States to the
Orient
TIE degree of Doctor of Laws was
then conferred on Associate Justice Har-
Ian. of the Supreme Court Of the United
States; Wu Ting Fang, Chinese Minister
and orator of the day. and President
Periiro DiaZ, President of Mexico.
WI Ting Fang referred to China as
having lived for 1900 years, patient.
pastoral, in1mobie: seeking hitherto no
answer 10 the question. ..Who is my
neighbour" wishing indeed, until now,
not to be asked that question. The
United States, restless. inGuisitive. inn
patient. progressive, achieving results in
A century at which the oberver marvcls,
but Of which we ourselves take not the
time to think, seeks admission to the
Cclestian kingdom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
FIGHT TO THE DEATH.
Cronje's l;csponsc to Message Con-
cnrnin,r Il &c Gi,-.r,nnIr,

Cronje's I;csponsc to Message Con-
cernin. His Surrender.
LONDON, Feb 22.-The Daily News has
the following dispatch from Modder river,
dated Wednesday, February 2lst:
The Boer forces under General Cronje
are estimated at 5000 men. At u o'clock
he asked an armistice for twenty-four
hours. which was refused Later he sent
a messenger 10 say that he would surren-
der.
The British General sent \ reply tell
ing him to come into camp. Cronjc refus-
ed, saying there had been a misundcr-
standing and that he would fight 10 the
death.
The bolnbardr?ent was then reooened
and our lydditc shells set fire to the Boer
wagons. We, continued sheilinS the Boer
laagcr throughout the night and in the
morning we resumed with MaNi,ns and
rifles, principally from The north side.
.Cn Sunday th.-lc was much waste of
life In attacking and the same result will
be achieved without it. During Monday
night seven Bocrs made an attempt to
break through our lines. but they were
captured and their leader was killed.
Four were carrying letters. It is believed
that there was one other. who got
through.
"Other prisoners say that General
Cronje marched from Maeersfontcin here
without out-spanning. distance of thirty
three miles. Had he succeeded in escap-
irC 1t would have been one of the finest
performances in the annals of war. The
Canadians made a gallant charge at the
laager, but were driven back with loss.
General Macdonald and General Knox
are slightly wounded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
ON
CURRENCY BILL
Republican Conferees Have Agreed
on All But Two Clauses Of
Financial Measure.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The Repub-
lican conferees on the financial bill. af-.
ter being together for seven hours to-
dav. practically completed their work.
full agreement having been reached on
all the points at issue save the Senate
amendment relating to the refunding OF
the bonded Indebtedness and the interna-
tional bimetallic clause, and on these
the outlook was that satisfactory
agreement would be reached Tomorrow.
The concurrence was SO complete that
the Senate conferees prepared TO call In
the Democratic members, but the House
Republicans, Messrs. ,Brosius and Over
street, were not quite ready for this step.
indicating a purpose to continue their
insistence upon the two propositions still
open.
Already, however. most OF the important
questions have been disposed OF and an
agreement reached
= The language by which the gold stand
ard is established proved less difficult
than was at first anticipated. While the
provisions in the House and Senate bills
were the same in principle they differed
entirely In wording, and after some con-
sideration the Senate provision commend
ed itself to the conferees OF both houses.
The provision doubtless will be part OF
the final agreement, and IS as folloWs
81 L i
THAT the dollar consisting OF twenty
five and eight-tenths grains of gold, nine
tenths fine, shall. as established by sec
ton 35l1 of the Revised Statutes OF the
United States, continue to be the stand
ard unit OF value, and all forms of
money issued or coined by the United
States shall be maintained at parity
of value with this standard. and United
States notes and Treasury notes issued
under the act Of July II, 1880, when pre-
sented to the Treasury for redemption,
shall be redeemed in gold coin Of such
standard.
The difference as IL the question Of
a gold reserve was also speedily and sat-
isfactorily adjusted. The Senate pro-
vision calls for q reserve Of definite
amount, namely: s1510000O0 while the.
House provision did not fix q definite
sum but made the reserve IS per cent.
of outstanding notes. On this question.
also, the Senate provision met with
most favor because OF It's dehnitenoss-
The House conferees Insisted. however.
that the Senate section be so changed.
as to provide for Division OF issue
and Redemption In the TreasNry. as
was originally provided Ia the House
section, relating to a gold reserve. The
purpose OF this Issue and Redemption
Division Is 10 keep the hsca1 and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
WAsHINGTON's BIRTHDAY
Fittin.ly Celebrated by Union League
Club OF Chicago.

CHICAGO. Feb. Cat the clubhouse
Of the Union League, on Jackson Boule-
ward, the annual Washington day ban
quet Of the club was held with more than
usual success. The celebration of the
birth of George Washington is the chief
event of the year Of the Union League
Club, and no pains are spared to make
it 9. success, and to-nig.ls's celebration
was one of the most brilliant affairs
of its kind ever held in Chicago.
The banquet proper began at 10 O'Clock.
and it was two hours later when Presi-
dent Eugene Cary, of the CLUB, called the
three hundred members and guests to
order, and in a neat speech introduced
DR.. Jacob G. Schu1.nan, president of
Cornell University, who had delivered
the address of the afternoon in the Au-
ditorium. Dr. Schurnan replied to the
toast. THE Orator of the Day Murry
T. Smith. of Vieksburg, Miss. responded
to .'An Old Flag" and Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Woodruff, of New York, spoke on
"The East and the West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
DENIED HIMSELF TO CALLERS.
Mr.. Arthur sewnll Going to Meet ,Ir.

Mr. Arthur Sewnll Going to Meet Mr.
Bryan on Special Train.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 22.-Mr. Arthur
Sewall, of Maine, who is in Atlanta to
meet Mr.. Bryan, spent the day at his
hotel. denying himself to all callers. Mr..
Sewall chartered an engine and car, and
will leave here at o'clock in the morn
Ing over the Southern Railway. The
train will run down the Columbus diyis-
ion until it meets the morning passenger
train, bringing Mr.. Bryan to Atlanta.
Mr.. Sewalls car will taen probably be
attached to the regular passenger train
on its run into Atlanta, and the two
leaders on the Democratic ticket Of 1896
Will confer en- route.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
ANTl-IMPERIALISTS.
They Begin a Conference i'll the City of.
Brothcrly Love.

They Begin a Conference in the City of
Brothcrly Love.
t1HrDAiDuUPHIA,. Feb. e2.-An eastern
conference of anti-imperialists begun here
today and viii remain in session two
days. The leaders claim that i .'show CT
hands" few months in advance of the
Republican National Convention will have
some weight with the delegates. Tic
conference looks to a more thorough or
ganization and a more vigorous decla-
ration of principles.
At an informal meeting OF the confer
ence the principal subject OF discussion
was the coming campaign in which VIM.
j. Bryan's name was frequently mem
toned. Erving Winslow, secretary of the
n. E. Anti-Imperialist League, IN speak,
ing of the subject. suggested that the
League might, if advisable, select Bryan
as the standard!bearer. He also suggest
ed that a national convention he held
after the two great parties had held
their conventions, so that Anti-Impe-
rialists could choose which to support.
No conclusions We're reached.
Nrgnsrous speeches were made and
letters read. including one from Edward
Atkinson. urging vigorous work in the
Congressional campaign
Mr.. Carl Schurz sEyoke before the con-
yentiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
His Intention Was Then, as BefSre, 10
Fight TO the Death.
A VERY DESPERATE SITUATION.
Cronjc is Surrounded by the British
WHO Are Shcilin. His L;'a.cs,
While the EcinforccIncnts
Who Have Been Striving
to Reach Him Have
Eccn Scattered.

LONDON, Feb. es-4 A. M.-General
Cronje is seemingly making his last
stand. He is dying hard-helnmed in
by British infantry and with shells from
six guns falling into his camp.
On the third day of the fight the Boer
chief asked for an ar1listice to bury
his dead. Flight to a finish or sur
render Internationally" was Lord Kitch-
encr's reply. General Cronje lmmediate-
" sent back word that his request ior
a truce had been misunderstood ana iila
his intention then, as before, was 10 llsht
10 the death The battle went on.
This was the situation Of General CronJe
u,ucsday evening, as sketched III 'ne
scanty kilograms that have emerseu
from the senli-silence of South Africa
Officially, Lord Roberts wires that ne
has scattered rhe advance conmandos OIL
the reinforcements that We're STRIVING
Ito reach Cronje It is regarded as
singular that Lord Roberts wiring Wed
1lesday, should not mention the appeal
for an armistice on the previous day,
and also that the War Ot9ice should
withhold good news, if it has any.
Without trying TO reconcile even the
scanty materials it seems plain that
General Cronje is in a bad, and even
a desperate situation, and that me
British are pressing their advantage.
RACE lrcR CONCENTRATION.
While the attack on General Cronle pro
cceds there is a race for concentration
between the GSoers and the British. Iae
cnga cement with General CTonJeS llFe 10
eight thousand entTenched men is likely TO
become an incident in battle between
the masses. The separated factions OF lhe
Bocr power are rapidly drawing together
TO attack Lord Roberts.
Will General Cronje be able to hold out
until the Boer masses appears. or Il he
does, will they then be able to succor him:
The British are facing the Boers on
ground where the arms, tactics ana tram
ing of the British are expected 10 give
them the advantage.
General Butler, according to dispatch
from CHlieveIcy, dated "Wednesday, mas
the Beers in positions north OF TuEela
largely reinforced. This seems strange.
The War Office for the first time has
given out an official compilation of the
British losses. The total is 11,20S to Feb
r-uary l7th. This does not include, there
fore, Lord Roberts recent losses nor
the Wiltshire's prisoners.
The Press Association learns that the
British loss cit Koodoos Rand We're toJ.
Three thousand fresh troops will embark
for South Africa to-day.
The relative positions of the COM
batants is likencd to chess players, one
of whom from time to time adds pieces to
the board. while any loss to the adver-
sary is irreplacable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS.
Local.

Local.
Lively debate in Senate on Mr.. Barks-
dale's election bill.
The Constitutional Convention meas
ure passed in the Senate.
Interesting legislative gossip.
Call will be issued to-day for meeting
of State Democratic Committee.
Report that DR.. Landr,iUl. formerly
OF Richmond will be called to Boston.
Professor Mitchell. of Richmond Col
Iege. hurt
President Williams talks about the
State Convention Of Prohibitionists
held.
Interesting exercises and an address
by Professor Thornton ut Hampden-Sid-
ney.
much damage at Norfolk.
-Washington's birthday ftly celebrated
IN all the Virginia cities. His farewell
address read in Petersburg.
MFRS. Spencer dies in Charlotte county,.
aged ninety-sevens years.
George W. BiIck, saloon keeper at
Emporia, beaten and robbed. dies OF his
wounds.
-Three-year-old child dead from expo-
sure and its mother crazed by starvation
IA lad in PetersDurg falls on an iron
An epidemic OF measles in Brunswick
county.
General
National Democratic Convention win
meet In Kansas CITY July ith.
Republican conferees nave apout
agreed on the currency bill
The Porto Rican tartn bill stu oetna
discussed In the House.
THE Chinese Minister orator OF the
day at dedication OF new law school as
University OF Pennsyivan
Il FOrci IN.
General Cronie requested truce. but
u,ns 4 told 10 fight iOgn ftnish or surrender
His situation Is desperate.
Axuinaldo Is thought TO have escaped
into Japan, q ~
Member OF Fortieth Volunteer Infan-
Try sentenced to be shot Tor sleeping at
his post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
Mr.. BRYAN IN GEORGIA.
Satisfied With the Selection for Ma

tiOnnl Convention.
COLUMBUS, GA, Feb. 22.-Iion. Wiz
liam J. Bryan spent a busy day here.
He was met on his arrival from Jack
sonvlle by committee of citizens and
given freedom of the city. During the
afternoon aIr. Bryan addressed several
thousand people at the Opera House,
and later talked outside to an overflow
meeting. The sentiment that drew the
most applause il the speech was an .eX-
preston OF sympathy for the struggling
Beers a banquet was given Colonel
Bryan this evening.
Colonel Bryan was then shown the
dispatch telling of the decision of the
National Democratic Committee to mold
the convention in Kansas City July 4th,
He said that the selection of Kansas
City was agreeable to him. Ele did not
care to express himself regarding the
date of the convention Colonel Bryan
read very carefully that part of the
dispatch relating to Germans speech.
and then re-read. appearing impressed
with that feature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
SOLDIERS
IN FRANKFORT
There are Probably Not More Than a
Hundred Now Left in the Ken
tuckyCapitaI.

FRANKFORT, KY. Feb. 22.-The State
Capitol tonight is guarded by fewer SOL
diers than at any time since the assassi-
nation of the late Governor Goebel. Adju-
tant Collier to-day. acting under direc-.
tions from Governor Taylor, summoned
all of the soldiers before him and told
them that such of them as did not desire
to remain in the service longer might re-
turn to their homes. About $50 went
home, leaving probably one hundred still
here. ss
Governor Taylor spent the day in con-,
ference with his attorneys, Judge w. H.
Yost and Captain w. II. Sweeney, in re-
gard to the agreed case case which is being
prepared for submission to the court.
The Legislature was not in session. hay
ing adiouyned on account of Washing
toms birthday, and it is doubtful II either.
house vii, have q work. lng al attendance to-,
morrow. i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23

Government violated the secret of our
communications to our credited repre-
sentative. and I&think the investigation
to be made will show as much.
"Of course, If Macrum can substantiate
his charges-if he con show documents
which will prove that his mail was tam
pcred with-that will put the case in
another light. If the investigation should
reveal that state of affairs. then the
administration would demand an apology
for the indignity- But i do not believe
there is the slightest possibility Of such a
crisis arising. AS the case now stands
Macrum is not troubling the adrninistra-
tioni It will not give him the slightest
notice until he proves his charges"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-23
ANOTHER INQUIRY.
The Charge of a1r. Macrum to Be In

The Charge Of Mr.. Macrum to Be In
vcstigatcu.
WASHINGTON, Feb 22-Representa-
tive Wheeler, of Kentucky, to-day intro
duced resolution instructing the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs to investigate
the truth or falsity of the charge made
by Charles E. Macrum, late Consul Of
the United States at Pretoria, that his
official or personal mail was opened and
read, suppressed or detained by the
censor Of the British government at
Durham, or that telegram sent by
him to the Department Of State was
delayed by u British censor for sew
eral weeks.
The committee, by the provisions Of
the resolution. shall also ascertain
whether the British authorities are ac-
quainted with the secret cipher or code
used by the State Department. In order
that the committee may property carry
out their instructions. it is authorized
to send for persons and papers and to
administer oaths to witnesses examined.
The resolution was referred to the Com
nittee Ion Rules. z55s
No Truthin Charges.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. e2-Lymans y. Gage.
Secretary Of the Treasury. arrived here
to-day. In an interview he said:
a5E 80 far as i have been able to ascer-
tain. there is notsa a scin;ll!a of evidence
to support Macrum's charges. do not
believe that the fticials OF tho English