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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08

The Mutual Insurance people of
the state can be proud of the fact
that Nebraska has within it's board
ers some of the very strongest
Mutual companies in the world,
Many both farm and city whose poll
cies are as good as gold anywhere
and the reputation of which goes
unquestioned. Among the number
none are better than the Farmers
Mutual INSURANCE Company and
The Nebraska Mercantile Mutual
Insurance Company, both of Lin
coin, and the Trans-M Mississippi
Mutual Fire Association of Oma-
ha, and our readers should carry
in these companies all of the insur-
ance they can place with them up
to the full amount desired. No
person claims but that in case of
loss they are fairly treated and
when the amount is agreed upon,
paid promptly. The Mutual In
surance Journal.
These companies are represent
ed by !. N. Rice Of Valentine. In
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08
Why NOts

Tue bill of Senator Lodge to reduce
the tariff on Philippine products COM
ing into the United States from the 20
per cent of the Dingley rates, which
they now bear. to % per cent is a good
step toward fair play to our Empower
ished and plague stricken subjects in
those islands. But why should not
there be as free trade between them
and vs as there is with Porto Rico or
with Hawaii
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08

The Commoner, Mr.. Bryan's paper
will be especially interesting and in
structive during the present session of
congress. The action of this congress
will probably determine the issues up
on which the next presidential CAM
paign will be fought. The Commoner
proposes to carry On a campaign of ed
ucation and organization to the end
that democratic principles may
triumph.
In addition to the editorial depart.
ment, which receives Mr.. Bryan's per-
sonal attention, the Commoner con-
tains a Current Topic department,
wherein a non bipartisan discussion of
topics of timely interest and other val
liable information will tie found. The
Home Department is conducted by an
experienced woman who is widely
known as a writer of household topics
and who IS an authority on the art of
cooking in all that the term implies.
This department alone is worth the
subscription price. The other depart
ments of this paper are all interesting
and ably conducted, am ong which is q
summary of the worlds news told in
narrative style, and Mr.. Maupln's de-
~partment-Whether Common or Not
contains original anecdotes and wit,
moral lessons in homely phrase and
verse, and appeals to old and young
alike.
The COmmoner as a whole is clean.
entertaining and instructive, and its
rapid increase in circulation-now
amounting to 14O, 00O-is proof of the
papers strength and influence.
Arrangements have been made with
Nh. Bryan whereby The Commoner
can be supplied at a very low rate with
THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT, both pa
pers for one year for S1-65. This offer
applies to both new and renewal sub
scriptlons. and should be taken advant-
age of without delay. All orders should
be sent to 1. NJ. RICE, Valentine, Nebr
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these companies toget
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written thousands of dol
surance for people in v.
Crookstor, Cody, Mel
Gordon, Wooklake and thr
out Cherry Co. There has n
been a question as to the reliable.
of these mutual companies and
those holding policies in them can
testify to the saving in cost of in
surance. There should be no dis
elimination against them because
they have saved thousands of dol
lars to policy holders, and insur-
ance rates have been lowered %
per cent by virtue of the existence
of these companies, in which even
those opposed to mutual insurance
have profted. They insure city
and farm property, school houses
and churches.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08

In San Francisco in 1919 clerks in
stores and offices had munifcent SAL
aries. Five dollars a day was the
smallest stipend even in the custom
house, and n Baptist preacher was
paid $4,000 a year. Laborers received
81 IN hour. A pick or a shovel was
worth $40 and a butchers knife $50.
At one time the carpenters, who were
getting So q day, struck for SIG.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08
The Greatest of it's Kind.
YOUNGsTER

The excellent record of the"Mer
cantile'is attracting much attent.
ion. 1t now has in Nebraska ovel
seven thousand policy holders anc
over six million dollars of insur.
ence in force. 1t has annually fol-
five years on an average declared
to its policy holders a div
idend of Is to 20 per cent; that is.
it has saved in cost to it's policy
holders that much. There is nc
man but what would like to be in
a business that would yield him 2(
per cent profit. The Mutual In.
surance Journal.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08
All Tastes Provided For.

Sam-Did de pawson tell his flock dat
st. Peter would give dem each a hahp:
Remus-No; he knew bettah. He,
tole dem dat st. Peter would give dem
each a banjo.-Philadelphia Record.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08
SI.OO Per Year IN AdUance
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
Entered at the Post-oflce at Valentine. Cherry
county. Nebra ska. as Seeond-class matter.

STATE OFFICERS
EZRA P. SAVAGE, Governor,
G, r. STEELE. Lieut.. Governor.
GEO. W. MARSH. Secretary of State.
CHAs. WESTON. Auditor Pub. AccJs.
VIM. STEUFER Treasurer.
FRANK n. PRoUT, Atty. General.
GEORGE FOWLER, Com. Pub. Lands and Bldg
LEE HARDMAN. Librarian.
U. S. SENATOR'S
JOSEPH III. WILLARD.
CHAs FL. DIETRICH.
CoNGRESsMEN
ELMER j. BURKETT. Rep. LIST Dist,
DAVID II. MERCER, Rep. End Dist.
JOHN j. ROBINSON. Fus. 3rd Dist.
WIN. l.. STARK, us. 4th Dist.
A. G. SHALLESBERGER. Fus. 9th Dist,
VIM. NEVILLE, Fus. 9Th Dist.
COUNTY OFFICERS
w. c. SHATT-CK, Treasurer.
C. S. REECE, Clerk.
W. r. 1owNE, Judge.
L. N. LAYPoRT. Sheriff.
AN MoRRIssEY. Attorney.
ETA BROWN, superintendent.
LEROY LEACH, Surveyor.
ALFRED LEWIS. Coroner.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
w. z. HALEY, LIST Dist.
ALEX BURR. End Dist.
L.. LAUFER, 3rd Dist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08
b Started the Jar.

Wife, wonder how you can look
me in the face. .
Husband-Oh, a man can get used to,
inything.-New York Times.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08

It's easier to explain your neighbor's
failure than your OWL misdirected ct.
;oyts.-Chjcago News
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1903-01-08
John Nicholson,
Dentist.

VIII be in Valentine on the 20, q, %
and ;23rd of each month. Reserve
your work for him. Office at Donoher
House,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01

partment until he secured n berth in
the secretary's office. In 1896 he re-
malned in office after the coming of the
Mckinley men for the purpose of
breaking in new corps of private sec
retaries. He was q Democrat and had
no expectation of remaining in the de-
partment, but Secretary Gage soon be-
came so impressed with his ability and
good common sense that he made a spe-
cial request that he remain as his pri-
vate secretary after Frank Vanderlip
had been promoted TO an assistant Sec
retaryship.
Since then Mr.. Allies various impor-
tant promotions have been warmly
supported by Mr. Gage There has been
no political influence exerted in his be-
half, although after n promotion had
been decided upon it always met with
the hearty approval of Senator Hanna,
who had become impressed with Mr..
Allies ability.
Mr.. Frank Vanderlip was the first of
Mr.. Cages secretaries 10 be given po-
sitlon by the National City bank. He
first attracted the attention of outside
financiers by his handling of the Span
ish war bond issue. He has been vice
president of the National City bank for
a little less than three years. The first
year his salary was $4,000, the second
500 900. and now it is $4,000. Mr..
Allies salary in the treasury depart
ment was Si,500. His salary in his new
position is probably much larger and
offers greater opportunities.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
KING EDWARD'S TOUR
SIGNIFICANCE or HIS OFFICIAL VISIT
TO PARIS.
First Time n British Ruler Has
Formally Called ON France since
it Became n RepubIIc-Hi. Coming
Trip to ireland.

' i'me hrittsh Ruler Has
Formally called ON France since
it Became RepubIIc-Hi. Coming
Trip to ireland.
When King Edward OF England ar
rives in Paris on May on his visit TO
President Loubet, Ii will be the first
official visit made by an English sover-
elgn TO the ruler Of France since the
fall Of the second empire. Queen Vic
toria, IT is true. passed through Paris
nearly every year on her way TO the
Riviera, but only ON one occasion was
there anything like an official recep-
tion.
The official visit Of England's ruler 10
President Loubet is regarded by Euro.
pean diplomats as fraught with deep
significance. Not many years ago rela.
tons between the two countries were
almost at the breaking plint 1t origi.
mated from the Fashoda incident and
eliminated when a Paris paper at
tackled Queen Victoria. The king. then
Prince Of Wales, was deeply angered,
but since his accession TO the throne lie
has cultivated the friendship of the
French, with the result that the two
countries are closer than ever before.
King Edward will be received in
Paris by the president of the French
republic and quartered in the Elysee.
The French government has made ex-
tensiye preparations TO welcome the
British monarch and his royal consort,
Queen Alexandra. \ series of public
receptions has been arranged. and
royal welcome TO the French capital is
assured the royal pair. The public has
received the announcement of the visit
with great enthusiasm
The English government has made
preparations for a return visit of Pres
ident Loubet TO London, and the peo-
pie have taken it up with manifesto
tions OF pleasure. The visit will he ar
ranged during the kings sojourn in
Paris This will be the first time q
French ruler has visited England since
Napoleon Ills trip TO see Victoria in
1850 during the Crmean war
a busy summer has been planned by
King Edward in the visiting line. He
and Alexandra will so TO Dublin either
in July or August, They will be the
guests OF Lord Lieutenant and Count
ess Dudley. The trip will be made on
the royal yacht, and several parts of
Ireland will be visited.
In Dublin the news of the intended
royal visit has been received by all
classes with genuine pleasure The
universal opinion is that Ireland was
never in happier frame of mind than
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
Write for the Booklet.

TRUSTEES.
W WARD, W. S. BOYNTON,
II. N TURNER. w. p. SMITH,
I, FLETCHER, G. b. HARTSHORN,
g. =. BROWN, A. b. MOVES,
JONATHAN ROSS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
ROSE THROUGH MERIT.
Vi. u. Allies, Who Represents the
HocLefeilers at Washington.

Milton L. Allies, who has just re.
signed his position OF assistant secre-
tary of the treasury TO become vice
president OF the Riggs National bank
OF Washington, is the second Of Secre-
tary Cages assistants who have been
given responsible positions by the Ma
tonal City bank OF New York. which
owns a large interest in the Riggs
bank, the largest institution of the kind
at the national capital.
Financiers consider that Mr.. Allies in
his new position will represent the
Standard Oil banks interests in Wash.
lngton. The National City bank of
New York, which is controlled by the
Eockefellers, now has subordinate in
stitutions in Chicago, St Louis and
flttsburg, and II is deemed essential
That the organization should extend TO
Washington
From a minor clerkship Mr.. Allies
worked his way up in the treasury de-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01

KING EDWARD AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA IN
STATE CARRIAGE.
now to receive them, and whatever
places they include in their tour they
will receive cordial welcome from
every class and creed. Nationalist
members of parliament believe that the
king is not only back of the Irish land
bill, but is also in favor of modified
home rule for Ireland That insures
his hearty reception from the Irish
people.
The king and queen then Prince and
Princess of Wales) first visited Ireland
in 1868, when they were present at
Punchestown races, and the king was
installed Knight of st. Patrick. Three
years later he again visited the coun-
try, accompanied by the Duke of Con-
naught, Princess Louise and the Mar
Uuis of Lorne. His third visit was in
1885. when he laid the foundation
stone of the new Science and Art mu-
scum and National library at Dublin.
Queen Victoria went to Ireland twice,
in 1919 and 1900.
After leaving Paris the king and
queen. accompanied by Princess Victo-
ria. will proceed TO Edinburgh arriv-
ing there May II and remaining five
days. The Duke and Duchess of Buc-
cleuch have prepared Dalkeith palace
for the use of the royal pair There is
to be a levee at Holyrood. and one day
will be devoted to trip to Glasgow.
King Edwards continental tour has
attracted much attention from the
rulers and diplomats of Europe. Dur
ing his visits to the king of Portuga
and the king of Italy he was every
where received with manifestations of
pleasure. The German press manifest
ed some jealousy because of his failure
to visit Germany, but it is generally
felt that King Edward has strength
ened the popularity Of the English ma
ton by friendly intercourse with his
foreign neighbors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
ARMY CHANGES.
Some Promotions which Follow re.
tirement of General Hughes.

Some Promotions which Follow Re-
tirenent Of General Hughes.
With the recent retirement OF Major
General II. T.. Hughes came important
changes in the United States army, the
most notable. because OF the number
of officers affected, that has occurred
In many years. By the action of the
age limit two of the most distinguished
officers of the service, Brigadier Gen
erals Joseph c. Breckenridge and Mar.
shall |. Ludington, also go into retire.
ment as major generals, and James +.
Wade is advanced to the grade of ma
jor general. He will not retire until
1907.
The year 1898 found General Luding.
ton on duty at Governors island. New
York, as chief quartermaster of the
department of the east, the largest
and most important of the military de-
partments. His services had been con-
tinuous for thirty-six years in the ar
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
VOL. Xxx
Essex District Probate Court.

sessions OF said Court will be held at
Brighton the second Tuesday OF October a nd
Auril Canaan the second Tuesday of No.
GENDER aud May. West Concord the second
.uc>day of pvcsnbe~ and June. Lunenburp
the second Tuesday ofJanuary and Iuly.
>lrc,al sessions viii ne held at any place in
the District bS agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01

NGToN.
my. A vacancy in the office of quarter
master general occurred In February
of that year, and President Mckinley
appointed Colonel Ludington TO the
post, with the rank of brigadier gen
eral
Twelve days after he assumed
charge of the army's greatest supply
department the battle ship Maine was
blown up in Havana harbor. In April
war was declared. An army of less
than 2J.000 men was rapidly increased
to 225000. and the quartermaster
department was called upon to equip
that great army with clothing, tents
wagons, ambulances, mules and horses.
Besides. an entirely new problem
was presented. that of ocean transpor-
tation. 1t was General Ludington who
organized the transport service. Per-
haps no better tribute can be paid to
this new service than to say that, while
more than 100000 persons have been
transported by the department, not one
life has been sacrificed through the
fault of the ships.
General Ludington is a native Of
Pennsylvania His record in the civil
war was brilliant. He was a colonel of
volunteers in the quartermaster's de-
partment at the age of twenty-five.
and in 1865 he was brevetted briga-
dier general for meritorious service.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
r | PANS Tabules
Doctors find
A good prescription
For mankind.

The Scent packet is enough for usual occa-
sions, The family bottle go ceutsl contains
a supply for year. AT druggists sell them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01

ton. where she was noted not only for
her beauty and vivacity, but as being
one of the best all around sportswomen
at the national capital. She is the best
rifle shot. the best tennis player and
the best horsewoman in Washingtons
smart set.
The Merriam home in st. Paul has
haan center of social activity during
tbe interims of the Washington season,
and the family will be missed. Mr..
Merriam left the census bureau 10 pc
come the head of large business IN
New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
RELINQUISHES HER ART.
Why Beautiful Miss DerricEson Re-
tires From the Stage

Why Beautiful Miss Derrickson Re-
tires From the Stage.
The stage has lost noted beauty
and charming actress by the retire
ment of Miss Marie Derrickson, who
for two seasons has been playing the
part of Mrs. Thornton in The Mummy
and the Humming Bird" in John
recently made that Miss Derrickson is
soon to marry Francis O'Neill,
wealthy New York business man, and
the stage will know her no more.
Miss Derrickson has already left Mr..
Drew's company, her place being taken
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
FOND OF ATHLETICS.
Miss Mabel Merriam. who Is to En-
ter New York's Select Circle.

Society folk in ST. Paul and Washing
ton greatly regret the departure of
Miss Mabel Merriam, daughter of Will
liam r. Merriam, late director of the
census, for New York, where she will
enter the select circle of the Four Hun
dred, to which she is already favorably
known.
Miss Merriam is one of st. Paul's
most beautiful girls and a general ia
vorite. For several years she has been
a leader of The young set at Washing
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01

MISS MARIE DERRICKsoN
by Miss George Mendum, who has re-
joined the Drew forces. Miss Derrick
sons first metropolitan success was as
a member of the Empire theater stock
company, and later she played impor-
tant roles in "Eben Holden" and SOL
diers of Fortune" in both of which she
attracted attention by her beauty and
grace.
1t Distressed Her.
II let him hold my hand last even
ing" she told her dearest friend.
"WellT
"Well," she said, with a regretful
sigh, "he was satisfied with that
Chicago News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
Pithy.

Pithy.
Ida-Yes, Kate Is a great admirer of
antiques.
May - indeed! Is that why she
glances in the glass so often?-Chicago
News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
BANKING
BY MAIL

st. Johnsbury is the largest and
most prosperous town in northeast
e,n Vermont. This is the reason
why its Banks are prosperous, and
able to pay liberal dividends. The
PaSsumpsic Savings Bank accepts
deposits by mail, for which its card
system is especially adapted. De
posts from Sl.OO TO $4,000 will he
received and made exempt IRON
taxation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-05-01
WANTED.

Salary or mission; no experience nee
esSaty; money advanced for expenses; out
mt FREE. Sole orders for our Guarantee !
Nursery Stock. Write us at once for terms
and secure the best territory.
THE X. G. CHASE CO., MAIDEN. MASS.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-23
OF S. R. MUMAUeH
II is Largely Attended by brother
MasORs and MiIItiRmeR and
by Friends.

The funeral OF s. r. Mumaugh. whose
death occurred in the Thurston hotel Sat-
urday afternoon, was held Sunday afternoon
at o'clock from the chapel in Bradley &
Dorrance's undertaking rooms, under the
auspices OF Covert lodge No. IL, Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons Rev. e. Com
bic Smith OF the First Methodist Episcopal
church ofhciated.
The services were largely attended by
Members Of the Masonic order. Many men,
bers OF the Thurston Rifles. OF which the
deceased was a veteran. having served in
the Philippines, were in attendance also,
while numerous friends OF the deceased
who we're unable to gain admittance to the
chapel stood with barred heads upon the
sidewalk surrounding the building during
the service.
The body reposed in a black broadeloth
casket which was nearly hid from view
by the floral offerings from friends. A
large square and compass, the Masonic en-
blem, suTmounted the whole.
Rev. Smith preached a tender discourse,
in which he alluded to the Christian train
ing OF the deceased, who at one time was a
prominent and earnest member of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, and who later
was associated also with the Young Men 8
Christian association in Chicago, being one
OF the officers. When the pastor had con-
cluded his remarks many Of his auditors
were weeping.
Under Masonic escort and followed by a
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-23
YEAR OF RAILROAD BUILDING
Revised Table Brings Out Best Twelve
Months Of Construction Since 1888.
NEBRASKA SHOWS UP WELL IN RETURNS
Two Companies in This state Built
over seventy-Three Miles of New
Track During Last CAL
enaar Year.

Last year was the heaviest for railroad
construction in the United States since 1888,
according to the revised table published
in the last issue OF The Railway Age, which
says:
In The Railway Age OF January last
was published table showing the number
OF miles Of new railroad completed In the
United states during the calendar year 1902.
At that time reports had not been received
from all lines, and we are now able to
present the accompanying revised table in
which 135 miles are added to the 5.549 miles
then reported, bringing the total UP TO 1854
miles of track laid in 1902 on S46 lines in
forty-four states and territories.
This is the largest mileage built I'm one
year since 1855. when 7,106 miles of line
were completed, although II is but fourteen
miles in excess of the hgures reported for
1880. and 1t exceeds the mileage of 1901 by
462 miles.
The relative positions Of the states and
territories, rs given in our preliminary
statement, are not materially changed by
the additions which have been made since
the close of the year, the Indian Territory
standing first with 81 miles, Oklahoma
SECOND with $50 miles, Texas third with 4So
miles and New Mexico fourth with 35S
miles. The new mileage in Arkansas Is in
creased to 342 miles and there are less i'm
portant changes in several other states,
The growth and development of three OF
the territories. oklahoma, New Mexico and
statehood is indicated by the fact that they
built 1,4Sl miles of new railroad in 1902,
which Is more than one-fourth of the total
for the entire country
According to these figures the total rail-
road mileage of the United States (mau
Tine only on January l. 1903, was 204 All
miles. Track laid from January / TO De-
cember 81, 1902: