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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
MUST STOP ATTACKS.
China Warned TO Put Immediate End
to Firing on Legations.

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to Firing on Legations.
The State Department Thursday morn
inc made public the text Of the note adj
dressed to the Chinese government
through Minister WI. The dispatch Is
not in the form or nature of an ultima
tum. 1t insists, however, that the hrlnS
on the legations cease and that the lm-
periai government, if il desires to SHOW
its friendliness, shall cooperate with the
relieving column. Following is the text
of note:
We are availing ourselves Of the oDpor-
tunity offered by the imperial edlet CL aug
allowing 10 the foreign ministers Tree COM
municatiOn with their respective govern
ments In cipher, and have sent communlca-
tion to Minister Conger, to which we await
answer. .
We are already advised by him, in orief
dispatch received Aug. z, that imperlal
troops are firing daily upon the ministers IN
Peking We demand the immediate cessa-
ti0n of hostile attacks by imperia! troops
upon the legations, and urge the exercise OF
every power and energy of the Imperial gov
ernment for the protection OF the legations
and all foreigners therein.
We are also advised by the same dispatch
from Minister COnger that, in his opinion,
for the foreign ministers to leave PeklnS, as
proposed in the edict of Aug. 2 would be
certain death. In view OF the fact that the
imperial troops are now firing upon the lega-
tions and in view of the doubt expressed by
the imperial government in its edict Of Aug.
as to its power to restore order and secure
absolute safety in Peking, 1t is evident that
this apprehension is we'll founded, for II
your government cannot protect our minis
ter in Peking, it will, presumptively, be un-
able to protect him upon a journey from
Pekin to the coast
We therefore urge upon the imperial gov
ernment that it shall adopt the course sug.
gested in the third clause of the letter OF
the President to His Majesty the Emperor
Of China, of July %, 1900, and enter into
communication with the relief expedition so
that cooperation may be secured between
them for the liberation of the legations, the
protection of foreigners and the restoration
Of order. Such action on the part OF the
imperial government would be a satisfactory
demonstration of its friendliness and desire
TO attain these ends.
ALVEY A. AIlEE,
Acting Secretary Department Of State.
Washington Aug g. 1900.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
Why !?

He--Why are women afraid OF nice;
the little things can't hurt them?
She-Why are men afraid of pink
dragons and green snakes that they
think they see in their boots some
times? The things are only imaginary
and they know they can't hurt them
New York World
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
NOW DOWN CHINESE.
Russians Seize and Burn New Chwang
After Slaughter.

After Slaughter.
The Russians, after a terrific battle
with the Chinese at New Chwang, cap
tured the city. The Russians carried the
forts by storm and fought the Chinese
in their trenches, which were constructed
with great ingenuity. The defensive
works of the Chinese were very formid-
able. They were also greatly superior in
numbers to the attacking force, but were
badly led and gathered in great masses,
which were torn to pieces by the Rus
slams shells and moved down by their
rifle fire. After capturing the defensive
works the Russians took possession Of the
native city and destroyed it by fire.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16

If you wish to live a life free from
sorrow, think of what is going to hap
pen as if it had already happened
Epictelus.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweat
ing Feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. OImsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
Ter Work.

"KInd lady," he inquired as he IN
spected the staff of great daily jour
aal. what is your work in this Journal
lstic establishment
'T write the "Reveries of a Bachelor,
kind sir" she replied sweetly.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
Prudent Man.

NO, 1 never take the newspaper
home; I've got a family of grown-up
daughters, you know
Papers too full of crime, eh?"
no; too full of bargain sales Col.
lier's Weekly.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16
Ch,nese News Bearers.

According to the ancient practice Oh
oriental uonarehs the Chinese Emper-
Or rewards those who bring MIN goou
news. and Dnnishes those who bring
had news
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16

American college libraries contain
6,750.o00 volumes, of whict., Harvard
las o00,000, Chicago UD' rrsity 350,.
600. Columbia 275,000 and Cornell
225. 900.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16

Speaking Of narratives you can I
the value Of yarn by it's color, espe-
cially il it is yellow.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16

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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1900-08-16

Acting Secretary Department Of State
Washington, Aug. 8, 1900.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
FATAL SHOOTING
 AFFAIR AT MACON Two Negroes Killed and Two
 White Men Wounded. ONE NEGRO RESPONSIBLE Resisted Arrest and Ran Up the Street Shooting at Every Person He
 1s Saw-Was Finally
ONE NEGRO RESPONSIBLE

Macon Ga January 22.-Two negroes shot to death and two white men desperately wounded was the result of an attempt to arrest negro murderer here today.
 J. H. Butler, colored, is the man who did the most of the shooting and who was him self shot to death. His victims were Arm stead Bryant, colored, shot through the heart and instantly killed; B. Stelman, white, shot through the stomach and will probably die, and John Reed, white, shot in the neck and is in a precarious condition. Butler threatened to kill a negro woman, and when Policeman Pearce attempted to arrest him, began to shoot. The negro ran up Fourth street, one of the busiest streets in Macon pistol fin hand, shooting at every body in sight. His first victim was Selt- man. then Bryant and last Reed fell be- heath his aim.
 The sound of the shooting attracted a number of policemen and citizens When Butler fell wounded, five policemen and fifteen cttizens were shooting att him. Three heavy pistol bullets went completely through his body, and there were other wounds.
 Butler came to Georgia from North Caro- line eight years ago and was employed on a South Georgia turpentine farm It is said that two years ago he killed two negroes at Pine Cure, Ga.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Probably a Fatal Accident

Washington, January 22.-Henry A. Ha- zen, professor of meteorology and one of the chief forecasters of the weather con-. ditions at the weather bureau in this city was probably fatally injured tonight by be- ing thrown from his bicycle at the corner of Sixth and M streets. He ran into a eol-t cred bicyclist. the force of the contact throwing him from the wheel and pitching him forwar don his head. The blow was a terrific one, the skull being cracked from the nose to the back of the head and caus- ing hemorrhages of the brain. Professor Hagen is 55 years of age and was born in Indiana of missionary parents r. ~. q
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
SECRETARY RESIGNED
As Result of Mcdonald Securing the
 Big Contract.

Chicago January PA special to the Re- cord from Pittsburg, Pa, says .s #z !. :.
 John B. MeDonald's $S5 OOOOO contract for the construction of the undergrown railway in New York may have been the cause of F. T. F. Lovejoy's resignation from. the secretaryship of the Carnegie Steel com pany.
 Among iron and steel manufacturers to- day it was rumored that Andrew Carnegie is angry over an old option on a vast amount of steel given when prices of struc- tural steel were low, for the construction of the tunnel. As a result of the matter further changes, 1t Is rumored, will be made among officials. Whether MT. Love joy had anything to do with giving the op- tion is not exactly known, but his retire. ment, it is thought, has some connection with it.
 The option, it is said, was given nearly a year ago when structural steel prices were at least 8 per cent. lower than at the present time. Since then Mr Mcdonald has secured the contract and having based his estimates on those given him by the Car negie Steel company insists that the. con- tract be fulfilled.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
OFFICERS NOT BLAMED
Kansas Mob Took the Law in Their
 '.7 Own Hands

Fit Scott Kan, January 22.-County Att torney Sheppard, addressing the court to- day regarding the lynching Saturday night of the Meeks brothers. said the officers were the peoples servants and that the people had simply taken the enforcement of the law out of their hands. He said he could not censure them for 1t. The Meeks brothers were to have been. sentenced to- day. When their cases were called Judge Simons said the men composing the mob were guilty of murder.
 He instructed the sheriff to protect Amos Phillips, the third of the murderers, whose life the men also sought 'If it is neces- sary to shoot" said the court, do so; that is your duty and. that is the order of this court" No action looking to the. arrest of any of the mob was taken s, .. s.s A coroners inquest into the death of the Meeks brothers today rendered a verdict of "hanged by unknown men," The bodies were shipped to Kansas City where the widow of Ed. Meeks will provide decent burial.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
COMBINATION
Of New York Light and Traction Com
 panies

New York, January 22.-nhe World. to- morrow will say: -r
 "A general combination of all the gas, electric and traction systems of tine city impending. .tat.,-t i..E55rsbi
 This is clearly indicated by the election of William H. Curtiss, private secretary to William Rockefeller and by the election of William c. Whitney, Anthony N. IBnad- ley and Thomas F. Ryan, as trusteess1of the Consolidated Gas company. Mr. Cur tiss' election is taken as proof positive that the mighty influence of William Rockefeller is behind Kuhn, Loeb & Go. in ,the9 finan- ciering of new securities to take up etiie $l7,OOO00O of floating debt contracted by the changes in motive power of the Third, aye nue road and the extension ofSits system. :.
 The addition of Messrs. Whitney, Bradley. and Ryan to the. directorate of the Con- sohdated Gas company is regarded as am other manifestation of, the power of the Rockefeller. interests. It means that they have 4beenf powerful enough to take the Whitney crowd into camp and add them to the list of their allies. Directly it means the absorption of the New York Gas and Electric, Heat and Power company by the Consolidated Gas company and points to the probability of an early end of the gas rate war. zal#.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
GERMANY PLEASED
 AT BARK'S RELEASE
There is Still a Strong Sentiment
 for an Understanding.
WHITE MAKES STATEMENT
He Says the United States Government is Perfectly Willing to Go Into sf a Conference to Define s.es Contraband

Berlin, January 2s.-The release of the
 bark Marie has made most excellent | impression c1ere and is interpreted as show ing the earnest desire of Great Britain to re-establish friendly relations with Ger
 me ny. Nevertheless, apere Is the highest
 authority for the statement that Germany elas not abandoned the idea of bringing out
 definition of which constitutes contra
 band either through am international con- gress or direct diplomatic negotiation. United States Ambassador White, when asked for a statement of the American | position, said:
 "I have no authority to express the views | of the government, since Germany has not thus far approached the United States to | jo4n with a request for clearer definition of contraband and the rights of neutrals, | but l may say that our government has always been ready to go into conference | on the subject Ever since the treaty of
 Paris in 1856 the United States government has stood for the same sea rights as land | rights respecting priyaite property, holding l it free under any circumstances, which Is going further than any other nation. "During the peace conference at The Hague 1 made desperate eHort III OhS
 same direction. I made a long speech on
 the question before the conference. l found
 Germany and Switzerland with the United
 States in the main"
 The press generally comments upon the
 fact that the decorations, awarded to rep resenta tives of art and science in connec-
 tton with the coronation fete were much fewer than usual" Herren Enknaus and Guide, the painters, were among the linn tied number of recipients.
 Today at Stettin began a trial of Count Won Armin, son of Bismarck's old enemy,
 one of the collection of financiers charged
 with fraudulent practices in connection
 with the Pomeranean National Hypothel
 bank the amount involved being 3,5OO,0O0
 marks. ,-. .t
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
The Editor Not In

, Paris, January 2S-C2 a. m.)-When the correspondent of the Associated Press call ed last evening (NIonday) at the office of the Figaro with a cablegram summarizing the statement made in New York by Count Boni de Castellane regarding recent asser- tions in the columns of that journal respect ing the count, he was informed that the editor, M. Derodays, was staying at Dinard, but was expected back today (Tuesday)..a
 M. Derodays. deputy, to whom the cable-, gram was shown, promptly telegraphed to his chief, but up to o'clock this morning no response had been received.
 Count Boni de Castellane sent a copy of the telegram to M Derodays to Arthur Mayer, anti-Semite manager of the Gaulois, with the request that he communicate it to the other newspapers, in order, as the count says that they may practically, deny the allegation of the Figaro, which can al- ways be bought by the highest bidder"
 The Soir, which formerly belonged to Count Castellane, publishes his oaplegram in its principal column tonight. ..sss
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
WOOD ON A TRIP
Large Party Accompanies the General
 on the Tour

Crenfuegos January Ex-Governor General Wood, General Lee, Mrs. Lee, General and Mrs. Cnaffee,. General and Mrs. Rivera, Miss Lee, Miss Richards, Colonel Burton, inspector general; Colonel Black, chief en- gineer of the diviison of Cuba; Lieutenant Hamper aide-de-camp ito General Chaffee; Senor Gonzales, General Woods secretary; Senor Pedigo, General Lees secretary, and the correspondent of the Associated Press arrived there by special train from Havana this afternoon.
 General Wood had previously wired that he did not desire any public reception or demonstration of any kind. He said that he was out for work, not pleasure, and that while the ladies of the party would avail themselves of all opportunities for enjoyment, he was positively or a tour of inspection.
 The party left Havana at 6 a. m. The train halted for half an hour at Matan- gas for breakfast, although the party did not leave the station. The band of the Tenth Infantry played a selection and all the officers on duty at Matanzas pre- scented themselves.
 At the other places where the tratn stop ped the mayors came on board to make various requests, chiefly for assistance. Most of them asserted that the total ab- sence of public work had greatly impdeded the circulation of money in their districts and that capitalists were apparently not investing to any large extent. ,.
 The civil governor and chief of the rural districts boarded the train at Sanlto Do- mingo and accompanied the party to Cien- fuegos. Here General Wood went all over the public institutions of the town, Gen eral Chaffee accompanying him.
 At all the stations on the way the rural gaurds lined up and presented arms.
 General Wood and the party left this evening for Trinidad. .-
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
BICYCLE THIEF
Landed in Jail in Twenty Minutes Af-
 ter Police Were Notified.

A record-braeking case was handled by Officer Mcknight of the police department last night who in twenty minutes after re- ceiving notice that a bicycle had been stolen had recovered the wheel and had the thief behind the bars.
 About o'clock R. F. Manly, the well known insurance agent, notified police headquarters that his bicycle had been stolen from in front of his home in Fifth avenue. Officer Mcknight began an inves- tigation and few minutes later arrested Will Harrison, a young negro who was try ing to dispose of the wheel at the corner of Eighth avenue and Sixteenth street.
 Harrison made a desperate effort to es- cape, but was finally landed tn the city prison.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23

l gives President Mitchell greater pouer---It- makes him almost supreme, and he can suspend certain officers and appoia1 thkir successors. !t 2. An amendment was passed to increase salardes of officers, as follows: President. from s1,2OO to s1,5OO; secretaryJtrSasurer, from s1.oOO to s1,9OO; vice presidens5 from $500 to s1 1,2OO; editor of the Mine Workers Journal, from 8 per day to $1 200 per year; national board members, from s25O per dsly to 8. These officers also have all expenses paid.
 The scale commJutee is stiH at work. It's repont will probably be sent to the opera tors tonight or tomorrow. The joint con- ference of operators and miners will open at a. m. tomorrow if the miners conven- tion adjourns today Many of the operators are already in the city
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
THE CLARK CASE
A Brief Session Held on Account of No
 Witnesses

Washington. January 22.-The senate committee on privileges and elections in- vestigating the charges of bribery in con nection with the election of Senator Clark, of Montana, held but a brief session to- day, on account of the non-appearance of witnesses. President Smith, of the Mon- tana National bank, and Representative Murray of the Montana house of represen- s tatives, were the only witnesses on the stand. MT. Smiths testimony was imma ter ial. Mr. Murray testified that he was offer ed s10,OO0 to vote for Senator Clark by per- sons whom he considered representatives of that gentleman.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
FARLEY REFLECTED.
Again Chosen on Executive Board of United Mine Workers.

Indianapolis, Ind, January 22.-At the seventh days session of the United Mine Workers the following members of the ex- ecutive board were reelected:
 Fred Dilcher, Nelsonyille, O.; Benjamin James, Jeansville, Pa; James Burton, Sparta, H.; Henry Stephenson, East Bank, w. Va; w. R. Fairley, Pratt City, Ala c. W. Purcell, Terre Haute, Ind. and Ward Mckay. Buena Vista, Pa.
 A second ballot will be taken for vice president and to select a successor to Board Member John P. Reese, of Iowa, as he is to retire. Reese will remain in the field for vice-president.
 Many amendments were made to the con- stitution. The constitution, as amended
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
INSURANCE MEN ARRESTED
G'@s.t} Said to Have Represented Wild Cat"
 Companies a@ftoe Y

Atlanta, Ga, January 22-Felix Rhodes. :. who, it is alleged. represents six or seven wildcat" insurance companies, was ar- rested today on acquisitions from Corp- troiier General Wright Rhodes will bS taken to Columbus, Ga. where it was said he has been solicitings r s,.
 Fire Insurance companies doing business in Georgia are required to make a deposits with the state treasurer of $1O,OO0 in bonds, and before making the deposit must show a paid up capital of $100,000 as.,sy. 2,
 This deposit, the comptroller general says, has not been made by several eons- panfes which it Is believed Rhodes repre- ( sents.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Pretoria Much perturbed

London, January 2S.-The correspondent of the Times at Lourenzo Marques, tele- graphing yesterday, says
 Views from the republic is exceedfn giy meagre, bun it shows that Pretoria is much penturbed. This is confirmed from many sources and 1t is even hinted that the Boers are about to sue for peace. e
 This is Gmprobab ble until they have played their trump card in the shape of an appeal for intervention. It is an undou5ted fact That they are badly dfsa appointed at the apparent apathy of the continental DOW CTS"
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
Sweden Wants More Guns

Stockholm, January 22.-In the Swedish budget, which balances nearly 150, 900 900 krcner, and which is the largest on rec ord King Oscar asks Tor forty-six new batteries of military by the end of 1908. One hundred thousand new Mausers are to be manufactured and 50, 900, 900 cartridges to be in store within four years.
 A credit is asked for a brial mobilization of hhe army reserves.
 Another important Stem in tine budget Is the railway appropriation of 20,00O,O00 kro- ner, one-foupth of which ts to be applied in the purchase of new rolling Stock.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
KILLED HIS DAUGHTER,
Two Other Children Were Seriously
 Stabbed and May Die

Houston, January 22.-A. J. Honeycutt, aged 60, a farmer living near Center last night attacked his wife with a knife Their children ran to the assistance of their mother, when Honeycutt stabbed Rosa, aged 16, killing her instantly. The wife and two sons, aged 12 and 10, were so badly wounded that they may die. Honeycutt is in jail and precautions have been taken to prevent lynching.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
CONTINUED UNTIL FRIDAY
Gases Against J. B. Hopkins and Wife
 Charged With Cruelty

The hearing of the cases against J. B. Hopkins and wife charged with cruelty to Hopkins two daughters has been set for Friday in the inferior criminal court and some sensational developments are ex- pected.
 The two girls are at present with friend and sohoolmate of their dead mother and will be cared for until some disposition is made of the pending cases.
 The matter has caused much indignation in the neighborhood where the family re- side and doubtless a strong prosecution will be made
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
stin Unable to Recover Bodies

St. Johns, N. F., January 22--Owing ito the continuance of the Hempestuous weather tine coast folk are still unable to enter the coves with a view of attempting to re- cover the bodies of the victimz of the Hel- goland wreck tn St. Anary's bay, The French cable ship Francois Arago was compelled to return here tonight in. con- sequence of the heavy sea. which makes 1t impossible for Vler to carry on the work of cable repairs on the Grand Banks.
The age-herald., 1900-01-23
RAILROAD WRECK
Passenger Coach Rolled Down an Elm
 bankment

Opelika, January 22.-(speciaI)-A coach on passenger train No. 12 of the Chatta- hoochde Valley railway in turning a sharp curve turned over yesterday and rolled down lofty embankment. Three passen- gers were injured but not dangerously. The road has wrecking equipment and will be blocked for some time