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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
An Important Decision.

Heretofore it has been held by
the department that persons hay
ing filed on a homestead between
April % and June %, 1904 had no
right to make an additional entry
after June %, 1904 for $50 acres
more. On June 4, Frank Meyers
Of Sheridan county filed on 100
acres. On June 80, he made ap-
plication to be allowed to enter
4SO acres more. The Commission
er rejected the application claim
ing he had exhausted his right.
Prior to this Congressman Kinkaid
had introduced bill in congress
to amend the law so as to affo I'd
relief to parties having thus been
affected. On receipt of notice re-
jecting the application of Weyers,
his attorney, F. NJ. Broome, drew
up an appeal setting forth the facts
in the case and asking that Wey-
ers be allowed to make the addit-
ional entry. A copy of this appeal
he sent to Congressman Kinkaid,
who, in acknowledging receipt of
it expressed a belief that it would
prove of material assistance in Sc
curing relief to such settlers. On
March 25, the secretary of the in
terror rendered decision in which
he directs that Meyers by re-
linquishing his first entry and
making application under rules
providing for second homestead
may make the entry for the whole
section which he intended to get.
As this decision effects a large
number of others and being the
first decision yet rendered touch
ing upon this point it may be con-
sidered as an important one as it
provides remedy in a matter
upon which congress failed to act.
Notice of the decision was received
at the land Office yesterday.-Al
lance Pioneer Grip.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
NiObrara Falls.

r. Grooras has been plastering
H. +. Crosby's house.
VIM. Ballard made a trip to the
hay flats last week to visit his
family.
John Adamson bought a thor
oughbred Hereford from G.. c..
Thompson.
Mrs. r. Grooms has been in town
for several weeks taking care of
her father.
E. w. Reed went to the North
Table after seed potatoes and 9TH
er grain last week.
Lea Parker was in this neigh
bcrhood last week on a hog trade
and he got the hogs.
Mr.. Latta, the we'll man, is put
ting down wells for different par
tics in this neighborhood.
We think we have taken up Por-
cupine's mule. If he will send in
brand we will be able to tell it.
Several parties went from this
neighborhood to the Schlagle
school house to a hop Sat. night.
John Sedlacek has bought Sam
Heth's land on the river and Sam
is going to move on top and try
farming.
Lon Mosher and Miss Alice
Medsker were married last Thurs
day, the Goth. The writer wishes
them long and happy life.
Hartman Bros. were at the Mo
brara Falls blacksmith shop last
week to get pillow sharpened and
they are going to turn over the
sand hills.
BAD Boy.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Railroad Building Again.

The Sioux City Tribune of the
18th contained the following spec
ial from Minneapolis:
u. j. Hill will soon have a di-
rect road from St. Paul to Denver.
When the road is built it will be
the shortest route between these
points"
The statement is by a Great
Northern official we'll informed,
and is an intimation of a plan to
connect the Burlington and Great
Northern in Nebraska. He said
further:
Mr.. Hill will accomplish this
by building a cut off between
-O'Neill, Nebr., on the Willmar
and Sioux Falls division of the
Great Northern, and Thedford,
Nebr., or a nearby point, on the
Burlington. This will give an al
most direct route from St. Paul to
Denver, and also between Duluth
and Denver.
The route from Minneapolis to
Denver by the Great Northern
would be through Willmar, Man
ley and Sioux City to O'Neill.
After the connection with Thed-
ford on the Burlington and Mis-
souri, railroad is made, the rest is
easy. A connection will be made
at Alliance with north and south
line leading direct to Denver,
crossing the Gurnsey and Chey-
enne extension. At Alliance
connection is made with the Black
Hills line of the Burlington lead
ing to Deadwood, Billings and
Cody.-O'Neill Frontier.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
G.. w. Wattles FavOrs the
National Insurance Plan.

Gurdon w. Wattles, president
of the Union National bank, is
heartily in favor of the project to
reorganize the Trans-Mississippi
Mutual Fire association into ma
tional mutual fire insurance COM
pany. A resolution offered at a
meeting of the executive commit
tee of tho Commercial club instruct
ing Commissioner McVann to do
all in his power to have the nation
al company located in Omaha was
adopted after Mr.. Wattles had ex-
planned and commended the pur-
pose of the organization. Speak
ing of the proposed National Nut
ual Fire Insurance company, Mr..
Wattles yesterday said:
AS l understand the company
will be formed in pursuance of a
resolution which was adopted at
meeting in Chicago, in March, of
the National Association of. Mutual
Fire Insurance companies of the
United States. The resolution sug-
gested that the Trans-Mississippi
Mutual Fire association of Omaha
be selected as the company which
should be reorganized into the ma
tional company, provided a guar
anty fund of 100000 should be
raised. Officers we're selected to
finance and organize the company,
and we're sent to Omaha. They
have been here for some time
working along these lines, and
have been meeting with gratifying
success. The purpose of the Ma
tional Mutual Fire Insurance COM
pany will be to take the surplus
insurance from the other mutual
fire insurance companies of the
country. Risks are constantly Of
fered that are larger than the in
dividual companies care to take,
and the national company will car
ry these risks. The company will
also take original risks. The plan
is to issue certificates for the
100000 guaranty fund. The hold
ers of the certificates will be guar
anteed 5 per cent and out of the
first profits of the company % per
cent will also 60 to the holders of
the certificates; 80 per cent of the
profits will BE refunded to the pol
icy-holdeT, and the other 25 per
cent VIII be;held as a surplus fund.
1t is the expectation and the hope
of tile officers now in the city to
organize in Omaha. So far as |
can see, there is very good pros
pect that they will meet with sue
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27

cess. As far as | am individually
concerned, | am in favor of pro-
noting all home enterprises, for it
is to the advantage of our citizens
to keep their money here instead
of spending it abroad. "-World-
Herald.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27

WANTED-Competent girl for
general house work. Wages s.
per week. Apply to
IL Miss CATHERINE DONOHER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
ST. MARY'S ORPAhAGE
viii Be Enriched by Lawn Fete al Newport
Given as 4 Benefit.

The fashionable drives OF Newport were
deserted by society yesterday afternoon,
the lawn fete at Gray Craig" the sum-
mer home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mitchell
Clark in Middletown. drawing the fash
ionable set
The affair was given as a benefit for St
Mary's Orphanage of East Providence,
and several hundred dollars was cleared
The most attractive place on the lawn
brought into play the summer house. and
Mrs Shafter Howard saw that all LETT
with fortunes told 10 their liking. The
other booths were sprinkled all over the
lawn and were In charge OF the following
persons: Mrs. Reginald c. Vanderbilt
and Miss Laura Swan, sofa cushion table;
Mrs Charles NJ. Oelrichs knitting table;
Miss Edith Wetmore. candy table Mrs.
w Grosvenor. grab bag; Mrs. Lyman c.
Josephs. cake table, Mrs. Harold Brown.
afternoon tea table; Mrs. Woodbury.
Kane. flower booth, Miss Augusta Hunter
and Mrs. Walters. Newport church table
Mrs Joel Feckham, Mrs. Benjamin
Brown, Mrs. George Irish, Mrs. Dennis
Murphy, Mrs. James Wyatt, Mrs. VIII
liam Sherman. Mrs Herbert Chase. Mrs
John r. Manchester and Mrs. Albro, Mid
dletown table; Mrs. George Elliot and
Miss Albro. ice cream booth; Mrs. A
Livingstone Mason, Miss Marguerite
Mason, Miss Eleanor Rocker and Miss
Rose Grosvenor. fancy table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
KING AND
KAISER
CONFER

Berlin, July A-No indication Of the re-
William and King Oscar at Gefe, Sweden.
yesterday, has reached Berlin. nor is any
report of their conversation likely 10 be
made public, as 1t is expected here that
this was a strictly private visit of one
sovereign to another.
he -initiative~will probably come from
this side. as the emperor desired 10 have
first hand knowledge of the Norwegian
Swedish situation. The German govern
ments policy, as the Associated Press is
informed. is one OF complete aloofness,
almost OF Indifference. II Is expected here
that as a result OF the meeting yestr-
day Emperor William and Germany will
be described in some countries as taking
undue interest in Scandinavian affairs
and as seeking for a way TO influence a
settlement.
Such an idea is dsavowed in advance.
Professor Konrad Bornhaak, an authority
on international law. discussing the ques-
tion whether King Oscar Is still king OF
Noway or not, says: A definite reply can
not be given. He is still king Of Nor
way, according 10 the constitution OF
Sweden but according 10 the constitu-
tion Of Norway he has ceased 10 he king
OF Norway but there is 70 doubt as the
propriety OF King oscar styling himself
king OF Sweden and Norway.
James III. after he had been deposed as
king Of England and while a guest OF
Louis XIV Of France continued to call
himself king OF France as well as king OF
England although France had been lost 10
the British crown since the time Of Henry
vi Emperor Francis Joseph today as the
Austrian coinage shows calls himself king
OF Iombardy and Venice although he is
n friend OF King Victor Emmanuel. and
King OF Jerusalem without the Sultan OF
Turkey having objected. The Russian en-
peror names himself. Duke OF Schleswig-
Holstein and Duke OF Oldenburg without
offending Germany The Russian emperor
also calls himself the heir OF the king of
Norway.
The substance Of the statement made az
Stockholm ls 10 the effect that the Ger
man-Swedish alliance was seriously con-
templated was submitted 10 the foreign
office here and that the authoritative
statement was made that the subject or
an alliance between Germany and sweden
had never come before the foreign office
or course the foreign Office could not deny
that Emperor William and King Oscar
had not spoken OF an alliance during their
interview az lGehe because tho subjects ~
their conversation are not known here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
BODY or HARGRAVE FOUND
Was Floating Near Point Where Small
Skltf Was CapsIled.

The body of Fred Hargrave, who was
drowned in Warwick lake Monday as the
result Of the capsizing of a small skin,
was found by Albert Gepen, employe Of
the Parker Institute for Physical Train
ing, yesterday. 1t was found floating
so yards off shore in the vicinity of the
capsized boat
Three Fall River brothers OF the drowr.-
ed man have been assisting in the searcn.
DR.. c. s. Christee. medical examiner OF
the town OF Warwick, pronounced death
due 10 accidental drowning and turned
the body over TO Undertaken Watson Of
Fall River.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14

Paul the ll-year-old son OF Police Ser
geant Bickford. met with a painful ac-
cident just before noon today. He, with
other companions. was at play In his
fathers barn in the rear OF hts home.
and his mother hearing him shout as IL
in pain, ran TO the barn and found AN
old nshhook embedded in the ball OF his
left foot Mrs Bickford called her hus-
band. who called Or Seymour. who cut
the hook out The boys must have been
playing with hook and line. for Mr.. Bick-
ford keeps his fishing tsckle stored away.
Paul was 10 leave in a day or so for Low
ell. Mass. where he was 20 spend month
or more
Those -,ho arc interested In bI,,dng
brick block on tho Winchester site are
waiting for Dr. Coke 10 call n meeting
A subcommittee has called upon num-
ber OF large contractors AT Providence,
who say that they are ready 20 erect
n building as soon as the promoters OF
the scheme can secure the site.
The ladies and gentlemen who are ar
ranging for the lawn party 10 he held
wednesday for 81. Brendens church re-
port that donations are coming in in
most generous fashion The consnittee
will meet at the chapel sunday after
noon
The work ~ making the new state road
on the harrington road was begun yester-
day morning. This is n streth OF two
miles -one- being IN East Providence and
the other in the town Of harrington. The
work IL In charge OF ] O Anthony.
There was considerable excitement at
the depot Of the Consolidated roa i.yoster-
day afternoon caused by the motor OF A
car being afre IL wac put out before
any damage was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14

Captain Charles II. Weaver and his
light battery We're awaiting the party at
lShe Flagstaff in front OF brigade head
quarters and a salute OF Il guns formally
welcomed the commander-dn-chief TO the
camp.
Dinner was served at once at the
brigade mess, the regulation fare being
served, which his excellency and his
staff. members OF the assembly and others
OF the party partook OF with evidence OF
enjoyment. After dinner the governor
officially inspected the camp throughout
GOVERNORS RECEPTION.
At l:so O'Clock Governor Utter gave a
reception to- tho commissioned officers OF
the brigade who appeared in their blue
uniforms for the function at brigade head
quarters.
The whole brigade. all arms OF the ser
vice and every available man in the
ranks was received by the governor at
3 O'Clock The review was preceded by
exhibition drills and firing work by Cap
tain Bixby's Machine Gun battery and
Captain Weaver's Light artillery.
AT the reception and during the after
noon the bands OF the First and Second
infantry. the Hedley-Livsey and Reeves
gave concerts under the marquee.
This is the last whole day OF camp. To-
morrow tho troops return home The re-
turn will be delayed about a couple OF
hours beyond what has been the practice
in previous years. This has been brought
about by several circumstances and con-
siderations, but the proposition for later
departure is so evidently advantageous
that IL will probably become a permanent
practice
FINAL INSPECTION.
II appears that General Tanner instead
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14

OF leaving the final inspection OF perma-
nent quarters, kitchens stables, store
house and the like, 10 regimental officers,
proposes to have that inspection made by
members OF his staff as n finality, so
that headquarters will have direct and
personal observation OF the conditions in
which the camp is left. AS there Is a
great deal OF work involved in the clean
up Of a big camp and drills are 10 be
held as usual Saturday morning the hour
for the completion OF the inspection is diff
ficult TO fix unless latitude is afforded
In the days schedule
Now II appears that IL was impossible
20 get a transport bewteen l o'clock IN
the afternoon and 4 o'clock, and although
the latter hour Is late IL there H. 20 tie a
street parade on reaching Providence the
former hour pinches the work planned too
closely and IL was decided by the COM
manding general that the street parade
was Of comparatively small Importance,
while the proper clean up OF camp and
inspection Is OF paramount interest
PARADE MAY BE CUT OUT.
Accordingly. unless there is ample time
therefor, tho parade on the return will be
cut out or at least cut down. In word
the Brigade w"h~1ot leave camp until In
spection reports are complete and salts
factory in every department and one new
schedule will allow ample time for this
important part OF military duty
Should the Brigade arrive In time and
everything be favorable for parade, the
route will be up Westminster street 10 the
DOYLE monument down Weybosset and
Dorrance TO Exchange place passing in
review before the general commanding
and then being dismissed
Major Thomas r McGill, Second Infan-
try, is brigade officer OF the day. Tomor-
row Lieut.. Col. George A. Forsyth nils
that detail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
A BOAT TOUR TO JERSEY COAST

The time has come when even the most
diatory can no longer postpone their
fight 10 the beaches or suburban re-
sorts II is now that people have nothing
but good 10 say OF New Jersey as they
seek sanctuary from the terrors OF the
man -stifed town once on the swift
Sandy Hook boat and every discomfort
Of the overh heated city is left behind
Atlantic Highlands. an imposing bluff
forming the northern end OF the High
lands OF Navesink. is about an hours
sail from New York There is splendid
anchorage which is always alive with
craft from one end of the season to the
other. The New York Yacht club has a
sub station here and IL is the home OF
the Pavonia Yacht club. From the High
lands there is an extensive view in all
directions. Sandy Hook points toward
the north like an index finger, with its
lighthouse. lfe-saving and signal sta
tions, fort and barracks. The Narrows
are plainly discernible and the sandy
shore Of Long Island stretching east. The
blue hills OF Staten island are seen TO
end abruptly at Rarl;an bay. Toward
the south lies a fertile farming country
prettily divided by streams and marked
with groves. The resorts along the shore
run the gaunt OF all attractions so that
10 the fastidious 1t is only a matter Of
short search 10 find the hearts desire.
There are romantic scrambles over the
hills: beautiful drives through the back
country; still water bathing from the
long piers. and fishing and yachting
Transient visitors and tourists may
choose their quarters from among hun
dreds Of ll-kept hotels. There is an all
rail line 10 the Jersey coast besides the
Sandy Hook route Upon application TO
Burt General Passenger Agent,
Central Railroad OF New Jersey, New
York. a hotel book and seashore time
table will be sent free 10 any address.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
HEAT Of ELECTRIC SHOCK
KILLED CARL SWANSON

Carl Swanson. a native of Sweden. aged
about - years and unmarried dropped
dead suddenly az Narragnsott Pier to-
day while unloading posts for the Sea
view Railroad. He had. ~ IL sad. been
drinking quite freely OF late. and II Is
believed that this, accompanied by the OK
cessive heat brought about heart failure
The man r. said, however. 20 have
graspcd two wires and 20 have spun
around before he died and an autopsy will
be held 20 determine whether death was
caused by electrocution or natural causes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14

SECURES
DIVORCE

The report that Mrs. Towers. who was
formerly Miss Lille Hartman, had Sc
cured a divorce from her husband, Wal
ter r. Travers. was confirmed yesterday
by a member OF the family.
Mr.. ana Mrs Travers have been promI-
nent in Newport socoiety. Mr.. Trovers
being a pronounced favorite. Last season
Mr.. Travers was abroad and his wife
entertained al a Japanese tea house built
for her near the Ocean drive. This spring
the house has been removed and n bunga-
low put up for Mr. Travers. who is now
at Newport. while his wife is abroad The
couple were married in 1889.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14

FLUID
SCARCE

The continued hot weather is causing
a shortage in the milk supply for this
city.
Already there is daily shortage Of TO-
600 quarts.
The curtailment OF supply is felt Sc
riously in. the restaurants. where there is
a greatly increased demand for milk.
The soda fountain owners are also ex-
periencing difficulty in obtaining milk
enough 10 meet the demands OF the
thirsty.
Unless there is a marked and an inn
mediate change in the weather a milk
famine will be a certainty.
The milk dealers are losing profits; bat
they will make good on the winter busi-
ness Oct lst. the cold weather price
ought TO go into effect. The dealers will
then make the same price that they now
charge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
MILE A MINUTE GAIT
Automobile Sh,t Through NaHagaasett
and Owner Was Arrested.

man giving his name as Pearson was
arrested for riding through Narragansett
yesterday at n rate said to be about a
mile a minute.
He had a colored chaffeur and gave lit
tie or information as 10 his indenty
When IN formed that his trial would be
next Monday he said he was anxious 20
reach New London, and asked Justice
sherman 20 allow him 20 deposit a bond
W II. wooler ~ the Surf hotel went his
bail In sum OF 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
FOUR YOUNG GIRL BATHERS
GOT BEYOND THEIR DEPTH

Two girls got beyond their depth while
bathing at Kirwins beach yesterday in
the course OF their skylarking. and Miss
Eva sheehan OF 81 Parade street was
pulled out by John Jayles OF COS Potter
avenue. she having gone down near the
raft.
A few minutes later May Mulvey OF l5
Coriiss street was fooling with her friends
and swallowed a lot Of water before they
reached her. She also was carried ashore
and Prof Armstrong. the swimming
teacher. worked on her. as he did Miss
sheehan. and both were soon able 10 go
home or where they chose
This beach is considered n very safe
ore. and but for their needless fun the
girls would have been exposed 20 no
danger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
WEAvERS
WITHDRAW
DEMANDS

The price Of cotton Is ascending and IN
recognition Of this fact the weavers Of
Fall River decided TO not press their de-
mands for increase OF the wage scale.
srs, association End NJ. e. u. Borden.
Last nights meeting was quiet, few
speeches being made and nearly all recog-
Hxng the justice OF the refusal OF in
crease under present conditions.
After the meeting Secretary Whitehead
said that a movement TO secure increases
An the wage scale would be commenced
when conditions warranted it,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
WHITE MOUNTAINS

Are you looking for place where you
can stay a few weeks in the White Noun
tains at reasonable cost7 II so. then drop
. letter 10 w. II Eastman proprietor.
Moat View Cottage, North Conway. N H,
and he will send you a circular giving all
the details Of one Of the most charming
snd healthfui resorts in America. or
call at the News Office and full informa-
tion will be given there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
PRONGS MISSED JUGULAR
Lads Threat Punctursd BY Pltchfork In
Hands Of Fraak Duffy.

Thesharp prongs OF pitchfork welded
by Frank Duffy. who was pitching hay
from the ground into the loft OF his
barn on Beveridge Hill avenue, Paw
tucket. pierced the neck OF Tyrrel Ander-
SON Is years Of age. as he was attempt
ing TO enter tho barn yesterday at noon
time.
Or. Forbes stopped the flow of blood
easily. The lad had a remarkable es-
cape from ieath. the prongs of the fork
missing the jugular vein.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
MAKE YOUR PLANS

TO include the special afternoon and even
ing excursion 10 Nan;asket Saturday,
July 18th. by express train from Provi-
dence. Pawtucket and Attleboro. leaving
Providence at l:45 p. m, affording an
opportunity Of witnessing the grand cleo
trical Illumination at Paragon Park.
Nothing like It ever presented in New
England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
S4OO REWARD FOR JEWELS
VIII Be Offered BY Mrs. 0sITIchs for Re-
turn Of Gems Valued al $4,000

Mrs. oelrichs decided yesterday. in con-
ference with Chief OF Police Crowley of
Newport. to offer a reward OF s40o for the
return OF her jewels. valued at 5000
but expect developments at any time
II was discovered yesterday that the
discerning thief or thieves who put aside
n cluster OF paste stones overlooked a
valuable diamond ring
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
WOMAN RUN OVER
She Was Struck BY an Automobile and
Sustained a Scalp Wound.

An automobile belonging to Louis n.
Colwell OF Slocum street ran over
woman and dog at the corner of Broad
and Blackstone streets at sos o'clock last
night.
The woman received a scalp wound and
was stunned by the blow.
She was taken in a carriage to private
hospital.