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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
NEW BRAND LAW HIS PLAN.
SeKator-EIect Van BoskIrk Intends to
Discourage Cattle Stealing.


Discourage Cattle Stealing.
LINCOLN, Dec. 1.-THE extremely
rapid growth of the cattle industry in
Nebraska has prompted the proposal Of
several very important measures for
the consideration of the next legisla-
ture. From the great cattle plains come
appeals for more effective legislation
and with view to remedying the in
efficiency of existing laws bill Kas
been prepared, under the direction OF
the officers of the Northwestern Cattle
mems association, which is designed
to increase and extend the protection
provided for cattle owners and ranch
men. The measure cOntemplates an
amendment to the Brand Marks Com
mission act reducing the membership
of that commission to one man, and re-
vision for the inspection of cattle at
the markets, inspection of hides and
the publication Of an official brand
book.
Senator-elect J. R. Van Boskirk of
Alliance will probably introduce the
proposed bill in the legislature. He
has been secretary of the Northwestern
Cattlemens association for several
years, and it is said that his bill will
reflect the wishes of the other officers
and members Of the organization.
The principal object of the bill will
be to give cattle owners absolute pro-
lection against thieves.
"If we succeed in enacting the pro-
posed law a man who steals a cow
cannot escape detection unless he de-
stroys the hide and eats the animals"
said Mr.. Van Boskirk. Provision
will be made for registering all brands
and for the publication of an official
brand book, and a man will have to
prove ownership before he can law
fully dispose of any cattle If he takes
a quarter of cow to market, he will
have to exhibit the hide as an evidence
that it is his property. The official
brand book will enable the purchaser
to compare the registered brand with
the brand on the hide and determine
whether they are the sam in design.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Locate Regular Ma gazine.

PEKIN, Dec. 17.-Yesterday while a
private Of the Ninth United States in
fantry was searching for two stray
mules near Ho ST WI he arrived at a
town where he found rapid-fire ma
chine gun with 5000 rounds of ana
munition, of which he took charge
He went back to the mail station for
the night, but on returning in the
morning he found several magazine
rifles and LOO rounds of ammunition.
When leaving the town he was fired
upon, but he did not return the fire.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Jail Delivery at Beaver city.

BEAVER CITY, Neb., Dec. IL
Charles Griffin and Arch Bisbee, two
prisoners of the county Jail, sawed
their way to liberty last night. A hole
(7x13 inches) was cut in the steel cell
through which they squeezed them
selves. Four other prisoners refused
to take advantage of the opportunity
and remained in their cells, although
they later refused to divulge any Of
the details. The escape of the two was
thus hidden from the officials.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Russia Defends Its Course.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1.-THE
Official Messenger publishes an in
spired statement as the views of the
Russian government concerning the
Yang Tsun-Shan Hal Kwan railroad,
repudiating the charges that the Rus
slams have acted illegally in handling
the line, contending that Russia's ac-
tions was necessitated by military con-
siderations, declining to recognize the
British as owners of the line, but
admitting that they have the prepon-
derating financial interest.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Rulo Murderer Sentenced for Life.

FALLS CITY, Dec. 15.-William Mil
ler was arraigned in the district court
on a charge Of murder in the first de-
gree, having shot and killed A. ].
Wake, city marshal of Rulo, on the
night of November 29 At first Miller
entered a plea of not guilty, but after
consultation with his attorneys with
drew the plea, interposing a plea of
guilty Judge Stull Immediately SEN
fenced him to life Imprisonment.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Insurgents Not Dispersed.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 17.-Ad-
vices from Colon, Colombia, today re-
garding the recent fighting between
the government troops and the insur-
gents at Tumaco, the rebel stronghold,
which lasted three days, the insurgents
then evacuating the town, say that the
withdrawing insurgent force was not
dispersed.
On the contrary fears are entertained
at Colon that this body of rebels will
effect junction with the force operat-
ing around Buena Ventura.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Our Claim Not Settled.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 17.-Con-
trary to the impression which accord
ing to the Constantinople dispatches
prevails regarding the United States
claims for indemnity against Turkey,
the statement is made that no settle
ment respecting their payment has
been reached. All this government
secured up to this time is series of
promises to settle by the Ottoman
government.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Gentleman Pleads Not Guilty.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Dec. 17.-Nicho-
las Gentleman, who did the shooting
at Platte Center a week ago, was ar
raigned in justice court, and upon the
reading of the complaint he entered a
plea of not guilty, waived the pre-
liminaTy examination and was bound
over to the district court without bail.
The witnesses for the state were each
required to enter into a recognizance
in the sum of 5000 for their appear
ance.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Dollar-Ma Arrested.

OIL CITY, Pa, Dec. 17.-United
States marshals arrived here tonight,
having in custody Samuel B. Latshaw
and George E.. Coast, who are charged
with counterfeiting. Fifty spurious
dollars, which were still warm, and a
counterfeit plant were captured with
the prisoners at Coasts home at Lis
bon, Venango county. The prisoners
are supposed to belong to an organ
lied gang, of whom secret service men
have captured eleven since October
last.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
How a Farmer Fooled a Town.

ST. PAUL, Neb.. Dec. 15.-The oil
boom at st. Paul has collapsed. Some
time ago the excitement started over
the report that oil was ozing out of a
spring situated not far from town anu
people had visions Of fortune, with
Coal Oil Johnnies on every block. In
vestigation has broken the spell. 1t
appears that a farmer, with a view
to having some fun. ''saltel' the spring
daily with coal oil. One day a party
visited it and found no oil. The
farmer was away from home and the
sailing process had been neglected.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Is Young in Crime,

FALLS CITY, Neb., Dec. Thames
Mahan plead guilty in the district court
to the charge of grand larceny. The
prisoner, who is a mere boy, was en-
ployed on the government riprap work
at Rulo and stole sum of money from
a fellow employe. He broke down when
arraigned and Judge Stull was inclined
to be lenient and gave him the mini
mum sentence, one year in the peni-
tentiary.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Farmers Fall Proves Fatal.

SPENCER, Neb., Dec 17.-At lone
ly spot, four miles northeast of here,
on the road to his home, the body of
Anton Holechek has been found, and it
is thought that he was killed by fall
from his wagon. He has occasionally
taken liquor to excess while in town,
and two years ago friend of his, one
Turachek by name, was killed in sim
liar manner as the two were driving
home in an intoxicated condition.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Organize a New Church.

McCOOK, Dec. 15.-The Congrega-
tionalists Of this vicinity held an I'M
pOrtant meeting at the Noble school
house, near Box Elder, fifteen miles
from this city. A church of thirty
eight members was duly recognized by
a church council and Rev. W. J. Tur-
ner of this city preached the sermon
and Rev. J. S. Calhoun of Indianola,
Rev. 4. c. Axtell of StockvilIe, Rev.
J. D, Stewart of Auburn and hev. H.
Bross OF Lincoln took part il the SER
vice.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Confirma-
tions by the senate Judson c. Gle
ments of Georgia, to be interstate COM
merce commissioner Ga reappoint-
ment); Nimrod S. Walpole of Pueblo,
to be Indian agent of the Jicarilla
agency in New Mexico.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Vice Consul Kills Himself.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 17.-Paul
Antoine, vice consul of France and
acting consul, shot himself through
the head last night and will probably
die. The shooting was witnessed by
a woman who is known as Belle
Chappell. She has refused to make a
statement
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
New Packing Plant.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA charter was
filed in Recorder Simon's Office today
Incorporating the John Cudahy COM
pany with a capital stock of s500,0O0
The object of the corporation is to
conduct a general manufacturing and
mercantile business. A new packing
plant will be erected Immediately at
Wichita, Kan. John Cudahy is the
principal stockholder.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Tries to Beat the Fast Mail.

FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 17-Patrick
Tulley, a farmer residing eight miles
from North Bend, was seriously injured
by train No. 101 while he was attempt
ing to cross the Union Pacific track
two miles west of North Bend. Tulley
was driving wagon. He saw the
train coming and attempted to cross
ahead Of it.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Booth PHYSICAL Director.

LINCOLN, Dec. 15.-Walter c. Booth
has been retained as coach of the uni
versity of Nebraska football eleven
for the next year. The regents of the
university elected Mr. Booth to the
chair of assistant physical director of
the university, the position of director
temporarily remaining vacant.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
" .oF. sissss sss.. ~i:s a.e Thompscn's Eye Wafer.
TOUR OF ALL MEX1co

In Pullman's finest Compartment
Drawing Room, Library, Observation
and Dining Cars-aIl VestiDuled-with
the celebrated
OPEN TOP CAR "CHILILTTLr'
Tor Observation in the Mountains and
Canyons and Dining Car in the Trop-
les.
A delightful trip of SO days with
Three Circle Tours in the Tropics of
the South of Mexico and a visit to the
Ruined Cities.
All exclusive features of these itin-
eraries of leisurely travel and long
stops-The Special Train starts Tues
day, January %, from Chicago.
TOUR OF PUERTO RICO.
Special Pullman Cars leave Chicago
Thursday, January II, and Thursday.
February IA, at $50 a. m, connecting
with the splendid new steamships
Ponce and San Juan sailing from New
York the second day following. In
dlvidual Tickets sold for other sailing
dates, alternate Saturdays.
L TICKETS INCLUDE ALL EXPENSES
EVERYWHERE.
These select limited parties will be
under the special escort and manage
ment OF The American Tourist Asso-
ciation. Reau Campbell, General
Manager, 1923 Mars&ette Building.
Chicago,
Itineraries, Maps and Tickets can he
had On application to Agents of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
way.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Beers to Settle in German COLONY

BERLIN, Dec. 17.-According to the
Lokal Anzeiger fifty Cape Colony Beers
now in Amsterdam with their families,
have been granted permission to settle
in German Southwest Africa, the Ger
man government having just assented
to the purchase of lands by them in
Damaraland and Great Namaquin land.
The Beers will leave Amsterdam on
January 5.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20
Buys Nine Quarter Sections.

OSMOND. Dec. 15.-W. H. Butter
field of Norfolk. closed a Geal where
by he come into possession of nine
quarter sections of land lying just
thre miles east Of town. He paid S40,-
600 for the tract anu will open an
other big ranch.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

A Cincinnati wife attempted suicide
because she didn't like her new hat.
This should be a warning to other
wives not to order new hats this fall
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

Garfield Tea is an invaluable remedy
for all forms of bowel and stomach ois-
orders: 1t will cure the most obstinate
case of chronic constipation.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

There are lots of men who th.nA
they understand women.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

It is poor rengious exercise palanc-
iag on one foot on the edge OF SIN.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

I'd CURE A COLD IN ONE Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMC QUINISE TABLETS. an
druggists refund the money il 1t fails 70 curt
e. w. Groves signature is on the box. <oc-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

The Irish Times says that huge
newspaper trust is forming IN Lonuon
which will control several large Week
lies, as we'll as morning and eVenIns
dailies, in the metropolis.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

FOR starching fine linen use Magnetio
Starch.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-12-20

In Pullman's finest Compartment
Drawing Room, Library, Observation
and Dining Cars-aIl VestiDuled-with
the celebrated
The evening times., 1900-03-05
MORE Fighting IN LUZON
Rebels Engage the Americans Near
Nueva CacePeS.
Adjutant GnlIeher Dies From
Wounds HeceiVed-Eight Enlisted
SiNty-fOur Dead on the Field.
Rifles and Prisoners Captured.

The War Department received cable
despatch from General Otis today showing
that the insurrection in the Philippines is
far from ended and that the insurgents
are still lighting in southern Luzon, where
it was thought they had been subdued.
The fight reported took place in the
southernmosJ province Of Luzon save one
San Miguel Bay being located en- the
southeastern coast Of the island. Nueva Ca
ceres. which is mentioned, is the capital
CT Camarines Province and located on the
Bicol River
The despatch which follows gives details
Of a lively engagement in wLi.h the casual
ties we're unusually heavy.
Manila. March .. 1900
Adlutant General Washington.
Bates. two battalions ForJieth.
FOrty-ffth Regiment. detachments Ar
ullery, Engineers. Signal Corps. total
200 men, landed troops on southeast.
northwest. and southern coast San
Miguel Bay Camarines Province 10
move on Nueva Caceres in three col
umns. only strong opposition encoun-
tered by Goodwin and battalion OF his
regiment at LibmanaH. northwest Of
Nueya Caceres, GOdwin's loss. Adiu-
enlisted men severely, five slightly
wounded; enemy left sixty-four dead
on field. many wounded cared for by
our medical officers; Goodwin captured
number armed insurgents. eighteen
Spanish prisoners. thirty rifles. con-
siderable ammunition, and property.
particulars OF minor engagements OF
other could not be reported. Nueva
Caceres found practically deserted; IN
habitants in mountains; troops now
covering important points in Provinces
Camarines, Albsy, SorsogOn: Navy
rendered most valuable aid I'm land
ing troops and supplies. OTIS
Adjutant John Barbee Galleher. the Of
icer who was killed in the fight. was born
at Frankfort, Ky. September 20. 1874. He
was first lieutenant and adjutant Of the
First Kentucky Volunteers during the war
with Spain and is now serving with the
Twenty-seventh Volunteers. His mother.
Mrs L. Galleher, resides at sewanee,
Tenn
The evening times., 1900-03-05
RELIEF BILL REPORTED.
senate Claims Committee FaVors Al
-towRnceS for Contractors.


senate Claims Committee FaVors Al
towRnce~ for Contractors.
Senator Kean. from ;as Committee On
Claims has presented a report to the Sen
ate recommending the passage OF the bill
for the relief Of the Atlantic Works Of Bos-
ton.
Ia September and October. 1862. the Navy
Department entered into contracts with the
Atlantic Works Of Boston for the construc-
tion OF the machinery. engines. and boilers
OF the two double-endcrs twoOden hulIsl
Csceola and Sassacus. The contracts were
performed to the satisfa tion Of the Gov
ernment. but the contractors. il is claimed
were unduly delayed in the performance bv
the officers of the Unised States
The contractors for the machinery and
hulls Of tine double-ender gunboats con-
tracted FOR I'm the years 1862 and 1863 an
piled 10 Congress for an additional allow
ance over the contract price paid therefor
by the Navy Department. and d board q
officers was appointed 10 examine their
claims under a resolution. passed in the
Senate March @ 1860.
Under this resolution the Secretary Of the
Navy appointed a board. consisting OF
Commodore Thomas o. SeIfridge. CHIEF En-
gineer Alexander Henderson. and Paymas-
ter c. II. EldriGge. which convened at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard June . 1860. and con-
tinued in session for more than six months.
The board. after critical examination Of
the bill Of cost presented by the several
contractors for vessels and steam machin-
~ contracted for in the years 1862 and
1868, who have appeared and made sworn
statements, las determined the excess Of
cost in the several cases over and above
the contract price and allowance for ex-
ira work TO be as follows:
Oseeola. $ZO.5l5-I3; Sassacus. S20.513 80;
Otsego, S22.5S6-61; Lenapie, $29.I61.24.
The evening times., 1900-03-05
A SOLDIER KILLS A coMRADE.
Private Herman Lawson Murdered In
the Philippines

JAMESTOWN, y. Y. March 5.-The de-
tails Of the murder OF Herman Lawson. a
private in the Forty-sixth Regiment
serving in the Philippines, by John Con-
nor, comrade. have been received in let
ter to Lawson's mother. written by Walter
GroenberE a tentn.F-e cud witness OF the
deed. The letter Sa. that the quarrel was
started by LawsCn's efus al 10 give Counor
some smoking tobac,l and C0nnor was 50
incensed that ne lef, the te-t threatening
TO get even.
A few days afterwa. Como again came
into LawsOns tent. and. applying a vile
epithet. accused him OF stealing his trOus-
ers. Lawson was lying down al the time.
and told COnnOr that he lied At this Con-
nor jumped on his breast and kicked him
in the face until he became insensiblC
The matter was kept from the officers and
the trouble between the two men was
thought TO be ended. but on January 20. at
9,30 in the morning. ConnOr again entered
the tent and pointing his gun. said 10
GrOenberg and Colby. the other inmates Of
the tent: Get out Of here or I viii shoot
YOU all" He then took deliberate aim at
Lawson and fired, the bali passing entirely
through his head.
The mother OF the murdered boy resides
in Palmer Street. this city and has two
sons in the Philippines who enlisted with
out her knowledge last October They
we're her only support, ana when they left
she was compelled 10 90 to work in the
worsted mills. The murdered soldier was
twenty-One years OF age.
The evening times., 1900-03-05

The Navy Department has finally taken
notice Of the threatening conditions in
! Central America There is every reason to
! fear an early outbreak between Nicaragua
| and Costo Rica, and two cruisers have
| been despatched to those countries to pro-
tect Americans and American interests.
The Navy Department today issued tho
following bulletin regarding the situation:
The Detroit and Marblehead have been
sent TO Central America. one on each side,
on account Of dispatches received from our
representatives there which indicate some
recurrence Of the disturbed state OF affairs,
and for the purpose Of protecting Ameri-
ca= IL -erests there.
The countries involved in the trouble are
/ Costa Rica and Nicaragua. and the De-
troit has gone to the Atlantic side OF the
two countries, while the Marblehead viii
look after affairs on the Pacific coast.
For some time trouble has been brewing
between the two countries. and il has been
said that the dificulty arose over a grant
OF land On the southern shore Of Lake Mic
aragua to Nicaragua by Costa Rica- The
Costa Ricans. believing the maritime ca
nal will be built through that country. are
reported TO have demanded the return OF
the land
An official OF the State Department. in
speaking Of the reported troubles between
the two countries today. said that a rep
| resentative OF Costa Rica had informed
him that there was no trouble over the
land grant. but that a man whom the
I Costa Rican Government had had fupris-
oned in New York for counterfeitiug its
| bonds had since gone 10 Nicaragua and
| organized fIibusters 10 invade the country.
The threatened invasion was temporarily
checked by Costa Rica sending troops 10
the Nicaraguan border
The information on which the Navy De-
Dartment has acted came TO the State De-
partment from several official sources. It
was laid before Secretary Long BY Secre-
tary Hay this morning Ever since the
canal treaty was negotiated there has been
much excitement in Nicaragua and Costa
Rica, in which the maritime canal was in
vOlved in some way that nobody appeared
TO be able 10 explain.
The latest information shows that the
whole Of Central America is excited and
that an outbreak may cone at any time.
The acute feature OF the present excite
nent is the organization OF a revolution
airy movement in Nicaragua BY Costa Rican
| refugees, who are preparing to cross the
frontier into their own country. This
movement is headed by Mora, the Costa
Rican who was convicted in New York.
despatch was received by the state
Department last week from Mr. Hart. the
United States Minister at san Jose. say
ing that a revolutionary movement has
been organized in Nicaragua. that Costa
Rica had been declared under martial law,
and that the troops Of that country had
been ordered 10 the Nicaragua border.
Since then several dispatches telling OF
expected trouble have been received ct
the State Department, but none Of them.
until today, was definite enough to Justify
the Government in sending warships
The evening times., 1900-03-05
MR.. BoUTELLE's CONDITION.
The Maine Representative Likely to
Seek a denomination

BANGOR Ne, March 5.-Edward P.
Boutelle, brother OF Representative
Charles A. Boutelle. publishes q care to-
day In reply to a statement made in a To-
cal paper Saturday to the effect that "on
account of the continued illness Of Mr..
BoUtelle it has become apparent to his
friends that it would not be prudent for
him to accept a denomination as Repre-
sentative TO Congress. and II is not be-
lieved that he will do So"
Edward p. Boutelle says in his card Il
am at loss TO understand the authority
for this statement unless il is 10 be found
in the circular letter issued by William
Engals Saturday containing a similar an
nouncement. Whatever the source. IL is
incorrect. Mr.. Boutelle's friends have ar
rived at no such conclusions. On the con-
tr-lry. the friends of the Congressman are
much encouraged at his steady improve
ment. and if he continues to gain, as il is
now believed he Will. his name viii as
suredIy go before the convention.
Il submit to the people OF the Fourth
district the question whether or not this
persistent effort 20 undermine him. at a
time when he is making a hard fight for
the recovery Of health wrecked in the pub
lie service. and is therefore unable TO
speak for himself is in good taste, polit-
ically or otherwise. Knowing the people
of the district as ! do. think know what
their answer will be-