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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
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Col. Stephen y. Winslow has been con-
nected with the Philadelphia Inquirer
for siXty-three years.
John W. Hutchinson. last of the fam
Gus band of singing abolitionists, is re-
covering from serious illness at his
home in Lynn, Mass.
Earl Nelson, who is in his ed year,
is the only living peer who was menu
Der of the House of Lords when Queen
Victoria came to the throne.
Charles T. Holm of Massachusetts,,
the father of twenty-four children by one
wife, enlisted in the navy in 1887, which
probably antedates that Of any living
man.
There are seven peers in the British
House of Lords whose combined ages
reach 623 years. Lord Gwydyr is 90,
Lord Field %, the Earl Of Cranbrook 81,
Lord Masham 80, Lord Grinthorpe SO,
Lord Brampton So, and the Duke of Rut-
land 81.
William W. Dean, aged 90. recently
celebrated his birthday by working full
time at his desk In the Treasury De-
partment at Washington, d. c.
Judge Charles Field of Athol, Mass,
who is said to be the oldest justice in
the country in active judicial service,
celebrated his Goth birthday this month.
He holds court several days a week.
James L. Hyde. city treasurer of Lin
coin, Neb., is probably the oldest active
municipal officer in the country. He Ii
81, yet he is at his post every day at
the opening hour and works continuously
until o'clock.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
Polling His impulses.

A well known preacher in the Irish
Church is justly famed for his elo-
quence. Particularly does he shine in
this respect when he is making an ap-
peal for any charitable object. Re-
Gently two country tradesmen went to
hear him and on their way home were
comparing notes. Man, Bradley"
said one, that was grand discoorse
entoirely; Oh cudn't help givin' half
a-crown at the collection" well, yez
see,' replied Bradley, ''Oi he'd the ad-
vantage ave ye this tonne. fur Owe
heard him afore. Whin Oh was put
fin' on ME Sunday clothes, shure OF
left Everything out ave me pocket but
wan sixpence. Man, he has powerful
way wild him altogether"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

Eight thousand delegates to the inter-
national convention assembled in Armory
Hall, which had been deliberately deco
rated for their coming. and the 10000
seats in the great building were filed.
The great audience was alive with en-
thusiasm. Treasurer Shaw of the United
Society read letter from President
Roosevelt. and the reading of the letter
evoked the heartiest applause. The dox-
oiogy was sung by the great audience
and Rev. Floyd Thompson Of Philadel-
phia delivered a prayer. Gov. Edwin
Warfield of Maryland delivered an ad-
dress of welcome. Mayor +. Clay Tt
manus of Baltimore followed in a brief
address. and Rev. Smith Baker, pastor
OF the mother society church," respond
ed. The convention chorus sang the an
them, The Heavens are Telling" and
the annual review of the Christian En-
deavOr field was presented by General
Secretary Won Ogden Vogt.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
CHASTITY Ceremony in Tibet.


The death dances Of the Tibetan
mystery plays, one of which is per-
formed On the last three days of the
year, are called "the ceremony Of the
sacrificial body of the dread year,
says the Kansas City Journal. The
effigy of a man made out Of dough,
as lifelike as possible and having in
side a distinct heart and all the en-
trails filled with a red fluid, is placed
by four cemetery ghouls in sight Of
the numerous spectators in the center
of the yard, and at once bands Of skel-
eton ghosts rush upon the corpse to at
tack it.
This is the time to display the NEGRO
matte power Of Lamaism over the evil
spirits. Monks and lamas come forth
and SO through series of ceremonies,
the magic effect of which keeps the
fiends away. But more fOrmida BILE
devil with great horns and possessed
Of superior powers makes his appear
ance and takes the field Whereupon
L saint or an incarnation of Buddha
himself goes to the rescue, sprays flour
on the enemy. makes mystic signs and
utters nominations.
The skeleton ghosts and the big
fiend groFel before and implore mer-
cy. He graciously yields to their sup
plicatiOns and allows them to Dartake
of a sacramento meal. While they
kneel before him he gives to each one
of them a little flour to eat and q
drink out Of 4 vessel of holy water.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
MIR. SPANGLER'S APPETITE.
sSasdsI>SS9>0Se
N~o%NN%o~~

The tramp was old and meek in
manner, and the belated ironing was
as much as the maid could manage
without any housekeeping. So, al
though Mrs. Spangler felt nervous
about admitting strange and ragged
man to the house when her husband
was absent, she told the man to come
in and she would see what she could
find for him to do. The Chicago News
relates the experiences Of an anxious
day:
Mrs. Spangler assumed a confident
air and pointed out the rugs that were
to be beaten.
The man picked them up with an
air so suspiciously civil, so unnatural
ly meek, that Mrs. Spangler's alarm
increased, and she hastily resolved
upon roundabout intimidation.
Don't make a noise if you can help
IT, she said. He had not made a
sound. I'm afraid you may wake
my husband. His room is at the head
OI Tie Ec SlStpS NSIS
ly-"
"I'll be careful, ma'am," said the
tramp. "Does the gentleman work
nightS?"
"Er-no," replied Mrs. Spangler, to
whom conveying false impressions
strange. 'But-he was up late last
night"
The tramp went at his task with
energy, and when it was completed
Mrs. Spangler set him cleaning win
dows. By noon the downstairs panes
were like crystals. At the same time
Mrs. Spangler had misgivings. There
was a CLEAN in the mans eyes she
did not like. Still, she consulted with
the maid on the ACCESSIBILITY Of giving
him a lunch and retaining him for
the upstairs woodwork.
The maid thought it would be all
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
he don't look like bad

right. He don't look like a bad
man." she said.
But with MI. Spangler away.
"He thinks he's asleep upstairs"
the maid reminded.
Mrs. Spangler decided to risk it.
She called the tramp to the kitchen
and set before him a nice little lunch.
She left him a moment. and when she
returned there was nothing eatable in
sight.
Mrs. Spangler hardly noticed his
voracity. IF you'll come with me
and bring that bucket I'll show you
what cleaning 1 want DONE" she said
At the top Of the stairs she raised her
finger and whispered, "Now remember
not to make noise and wake my
husband. That's his ROOM"
Don't the gentleman feel able to
come down to lunch:" the tramp
asked.
''He suspects something." thought
Mrs. Spangler. She said, "No. I'll
send something up to him by you.
Come back with me-"
Hurriedly she loaded q tray with a
miscellaneous assortment Of cold pro-
visions from the ice box, including a
bottle Of ginger ale '.Set it down
gently outside" she directed. eff he
wakes, as he may any moment now,
he'll find it when he opens the door,
The tramp went upstairs with the
tray. Mrs. Spangler sat in the parlor
and listened. For an hour she heard
nothing but the sound of gentle swab-
bling. Then the tramp appeared, pail
in one hand, and in the other-an
empty tray"
why" exclaimed Mrs Spangler.
''He ate the lunch" explained the
tramp. noticing the direction of her
gaze. 'He said he'd try to get an
other nap"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
Marketing Potato Crops.

In line with the classic case Of the
oyster shippers, cited by President
Hadley Of Yale University in his book
On Railroad Transportation, is the case
Of the Aroostook potato growers
brought by President Tuttle of the
Boston and Maine railroad before the
Senate committee on interstate COM
nerce. Nothing could better show how
railroad works for the interest OF the
localities which it serves.
A main dependence of the farmers or
the Aroostook region is the potato
crop, aggregating annually eight TO ten
million bushels. which find market
largely in Boston and the adjacent
thickly settled regions of New England.
The competition of cheap water trans
portation from Maine to all points
along the New England coast keeps
railroad freight rates on these potatoes
always at a very low level.
Potatoes are also considerable out
put of the truck farms of Michigan,
their normal market being obtained III
and through Detroit and Chicago ana
other communities of that region.
Not many years ago fayOrlng sun
and rains brought n tremendous yield
Of potatoes from the Michigan fields.
At normal rates and prices there would
have been glut of the customary mar
kets and the potatoes would have rotted
on the farms. To help the potato grow
ers the railroads from Michigan made
unprecedentedly low rates on potatoes
TO every reachable market, even carry
Ing them in large quantities to place
30 remote as Boston. The Aroostook
growers had to reduce the price on
their potatoes and even then could not
dispose Of them unless the Boston ana
Maine railroad reduced its already low
rate. which it did. By means of these
low rates, making possible low prices,
the potato crops of both Michigan and
Maine were finally marketed. Every
body eats potatoes, and that year eV-
srybody had all the potatoes he
wanted.
While the Michigan railroads made
rates that would have been ruinous to
the railroads, had they been applied
10 the movement of all potatoes at all
times. to all places, they helped their
patrons to find markets then. The
Boston and Maine railroad suffered
but it enabled the Aroostook farmers
to market their crop and thereby to
obtain money which they spent for the
varied supplies which the railroads
brought 10 them. If the making OF
rates were subject to governmental adj
iustment such radical and prompt ac-
tion could never have been taken, be-
cause it is we'll established that If
rate be once reduced by a railroad
company Il cannot be restored through
the red tape of governmental proceed
nre If the Michigan railroads and
the Boston and Maine railroad had
been subjected to governmental limi-
tation they would have felt obliged to
keep up their rates as do the railroads
Of France and England and Germany
Cnder governmental limitation and let
the potatoes rot.-EXchange
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

system which enabled 1t to make WHICH
t8DSsESI ever way the market went Therefore the
managers Of the company felt themselves justi-
fed in promising large profits ranging from SO to 10
cent annually Such promises auring to men and
women who have been drawing only per cent
their savings.
The company employed minister's school teachers and in
agents its solicitors and paid them 10 per
commission. They did large business in New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and New York At first dividends paid
promptly and the number Of investors increased But in
the Of time the attention Of Philadelphia
called to this speculative and it began
pain of exposure which ended in the appointment Of
receiver who finds it much easier to discover liabilities
than assets.
One year it is Fund W. Another year it is the Frank
Ign syndicate" To-day it is this cotton specializing
pany. Next year other thing" will be
at work and because the cupdy and stupidity of certain
element in the population always be depended it will
reap harvest
1t useless to the public against the sure thing
which Will pay so cent more The bursting Of one
bubble does teach the lesson caution The next
which In sight is chased after eagerly The arrest
and punishment of the promoters Of fraudulent schemes do
not deter others from following in their footsteps because
there always many who ready and willing be
cheated-Chcago Tribune.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
Strictly Up to Date.

81 suppose your new house is strictly
Up to dateT' remarked the hostess to an
afternoon caller.
"Yes, indeed" replied Mrs. Malaprop,
Sit has got all the modern cancellations.
even to eccentric lights. rheumatic tubes
and q porcupine bathtub."
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
ROOT As HAYS SUCCESSOR.
Is offered and Accepts Position as SEQ

Is offered and Accepts Position as SEQ
rotary of State.
President Roosevelt has chosen Elihu
Root to fill the cabinet position made
vacant by the death of John Hay.
The announcement that Root was to
return to the cabinet of Presidents
Roosevelt as Secretary of State was
hailed with delight in Washington,
correspondent says. 1t is called hap
ply omen for the administration that
Mr.. Root should determine to relfn-
quish a lucrative law practice which
carried with it the honor of occupying
position of great eminence before the
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13


they are seized with desire to just women
are seized with overwhelming desire to clean house.
The head Of the family not being Of nomadc disposition
was immune from the attacks of the moving germ and
this spring he objected to the annual move nasnuch
was impossible to secure better location.
But the wife and daughter determined to move In
spite of his objections and they began the tearing
up carpets and otherwise disturbing the peace and tran
guilty of the home Did he the odtime method
Of harsh words to prevent it, Did violent quarrel ensue?
Not at all He knew that he would probably vanqused
in the end by such procedure He simply took few
minutes Off, went into court and peaceably secured
Juncon> restraining his wife and daughter further
disturbing his peace and comfort by ping furniture
In the street and cartng it to neghborhood
that he knows not Of Then it became the duty of an off,
Ger Of the law to the Injunction head the
house knew that when he went home to supper family
residence would still be where he left it the morning
There are untold possibilities in the invention of this
Chicago man. Suppose man should follow Mr. Cleye-
land teachings for instance and object his wife going
to clubs and leaving him to look after the baby Instead
of having family quarrel about it, he could simply bring
home an injunction with him at night and everything
would be peaceful Suppose the husband should insist on
his wife getting to start the fires. She could down
town and get an injunction:-Topeka State Capital
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease.
powder for the feet 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bun
IONS. Swollen Hot and Sweating Feet. At
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy n Y
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
H6r0shiDS.

Think of the hardships of your gen.
eral," said one Russian soldier He
is liable at any time to have to go
back to Russia and apologize"
Think of me-" said the other SOL
der. Il am not likely to have a
chance to go back to apologize or do
anything else. "-Washingto Star.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
TORTURING, DiSF!GURING

Humors, Eczemas, ItchinEs, InHsrn-
nations, Burnings, Seedlings and
ChafiuSs Cured by Cuticura.
The agonizing itching and burning
scaling. as in psoriasis; the loss Of hair
and crusting of the scalp, as in SCALED
head; the facial diSigurements, as in
pimples and ringworm; the awful suf-
fering Of infants, and anxiety Of worn
out parents, as in milk crust, letter and
salt rheum-all demand a remedy Of
almost superhuman virtues to success
fully cope with them. That Cuticura
Soap. Ointment and Pills are such
stands proven beyond all doubt by the
testimony of the civilized world.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

ganization, was re-
elected president Of
the auxiliary socie-
ty, intrusted with
the affairs of the
greater body. at the
convention held in
Baltimore. Treasur-
er William Shaw
reported: Receipts
in the past year,
$S,690.11: expendi-
lures, $S,591.24; bal
ance in treasury,
500 81
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
Not What He EXDeCted.

"And now" said Willie, throwing
aside the garden hoe, land now, papa,
where is the golden reward and rich
recompense you promised me for hoe
ing out the weeds in the garden
patch?"
You will find it in the mental salts.
faction Of a duty well DONE" replied
papa. And thus was another budding
love for work spoiled by the theories
of the idealists. "-Commercial Trib-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

ors Veto which be done by threeffths majority
Surprise is expressed that any official body Of should
venture to defy public opinion and trample
honesty in this way The explanation offered is that
leaders Of the ring control 10000 places and give many
valuable contracts They this patronage to force
large majority of Councilman to vote directed. Go
along with mercy, is their motto. One Council
man said: Most all of business is with the city
contractors. What can do? I'll have to go along"
By deal with the machine gas company operating the
works owned by the city, and whose lease has several
yet to rum is bent extending seveyfve years. prc
tcay keeping the price to all that time
offers lump of $50 000000 for the lease the
city needs money having almost exhausted the legal limit
for borrowing No doubt the S5O000O would be largely
stolen by the Phladepha's plight is all the
desperately bad because municipal ownership has failed
to project it. 1t its plant and for years,
rather the machine operated it for gang benefit
steered it into ntoerable conditions. company then
leased It, but Still the plunderng goes than
before 1t is shameful that free government be
based in this manner with legal remedy reach
Of an outraged czenshp.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

A man was talking to-day and said:
"AIl l want in a man Is a little COM
mon Sense" Well. that is expecting
good deal: common sense.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

The truth is that if woman went
maid is attired on the stage, the COW
would be so scared that she would re-
fuse to give milk
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
A City's Official Er;sandage.

HE huge Philadelphia gas job, ring robbery
of both the present generation and posterity,
was forced through the Council Of that city
by the gang whip, while an indignant gather
ing Of the people who had assembled to pro-
test was held back by the police force. The
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

81 Went Homo to Die from Gravel Tronble.
Doctors failed. DR. David Rennedy's Favorite Rem.
sdy cured use." Mrs. o. w. Brown Petersburg. n. z.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
DR.. CLARK REELECTED.
Leads Business Auxiliary of the Chris,
tian Eudeavorers.

Although confined to his home by i'll
ness, Rev. Dr.. Francis e. Clark, head Of
the international Christian EndeavOr or
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

"
The evidence showing that the young unfver-
sty student and athlete the trial judge dismissed the
case. He held that the maintenance a young man Of
that character expense to the parents and contributes
nothing to their support Therefore, they pecu-
mary loss they had claim for damages This judicial
uterance the cash value of university students and
athletes is striking, to say the least
Such ruling on the measure Of damages in the case
death by negligence reduces criticism to impotence All
that be said Of it is that If this judicial tendency
continues parents scholastic young men NAV vet ba
brought attitude ankfunesS case of such
accidents to escape assessment for Observation-Disclosures
DISPATCH
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
A New Use for Iniunctions.

zSR@Na has remained for Chicago man to come
NIE kforward with a new and yet an DID, method Of
XXI Il settling family disturbances 1t is new as ap-
piled to domestic difficulties but old in some
QI other Tn ways Gentleman, wife and daughter s,7.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
A Ruling on Damages.

SD@s ONE Of the decisions in railroad damage cases
a. Ehave been calculated to fill the lay mind with
- Eawe, not unmixed with other emotions; but
eve do not recall any that rivals the that is
Egts513SS;;EaR reported from Illinois.
se1sk&JsSSH In this case the parents Of young
Killed in railroad accident sued for damages
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
Women Wage.EarneTs.

HE entrance Of women in large numbers to
occupations which We're once almost exclusive
ly restricted to men is one of the distinguished
characteristics Of the present industrial age. It's
effect upon social conditions has become the
subject Of anxious inquiry. Competition for
employment in gainful callngs is no longer
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13
The "Sure Thinq.'

'get rich quick" concern has run its
race and is in the hands Of a receiver. Specu-
laton in cotton was its speciality, and investors
were assured that the company had devised
system which enabled it to make money which
ever way the market went. Therefore the
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-13

confined to sex, and heads Of families find
ingly difficult maintain their charges daugh
become wageearnerS. Thus the ranks labor
suitable for women constantly recruited.
Many women, married and unmarried, are obliged by
necessity to seek employment from which they
merly excluded by custom. Others desire financial indie
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-10-21
MRS. A. 7. EMDREY ENTERTAINS

Hanovers street wasWednesday the scene
of "A most elegant luncheon given 10y Mrs.
4. Il. Embrey, in honor of her sister,
Mrs. James Bruce McCllland, OF Clarrn-
don. Texas
The dining room was Ornamented with
palms and flowers, and the table was "a
thing of beauty" the decorations being
white roses, trailing snilaX and gren
shaded candles, while other appoint
ments OF rare cut glass and silver lent an
added charm. Many delicious courses
were served. and the afternoon was one
filed with pleasure for all.
In accord with the color scheme OF the
occasion Mrs Embry wore IA green and
white silk. and welcomed herguests with
the bright, cordial manner which so
strongly marks her charming personal
itv. Mrs. McClelland's handsome gown
OF white cloth seemed To intensity her
artistic and nower-like appearance, and
there will be- many regrets when Fn'der-
icksburg can NO longer claim her ~ Il
visitor.
Those present were Mrs James Bruce
McCleland. Mrs. ". ID. Carter. Mrs. C..
&. Rowlett. Mrs. Y. NJ. Fleming, Mrs.
William Fitzhugh. Of Nicksburg. Miss;
Mrs. Daniel d. Wheeler, Mrs Empsle
Martin. Mrs Bernard Guest. Mrs. ii. H..
Johnston. Mrs. Charles Rufin, Miss liz
zie REYNOLDS. Miss Theodore Wight, Miss
Edmonia Fitzhugh and Miss Sally Lyell
TapscOtt