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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
TAGGART is GIVEN DECREE.
Court Also Awards the Captain Custody
of the Children.


At Wooster, Ohio, Captain Gilmore
f. Taggart. L. S. ~, was awarded q
decree of divorce from his wife, Grace
Culver Taggart, and given possession
of their two children. Charles Culver,
aged II, and Elmer f., Jr., aged 4.
The sensational case which has stir
red army circles both in this country
and Europe reached its finale Friday
afternoon when Judge EasOn, who
heard the evidence, read a long 0pin-
ion.
The court, though nenyrng Mrs.
Taggart the custody of the two boys,
ordered that she be permitted to see
them at stated intervals. In this re-
spect alone was Mrs. Taggart given
much consideration.
Judge Eason clearly leaned to the
theory that the mother was not fit
person to whom to intrust her off
spring. Among the causes for reach
ing this conclusion was Mrs. Taggart's
alleged intrigues with Billy" Taggart
and with Captain FOrtesque, said to
be relative of President Roosevelt.
The court censured both woman and
men severely.
Judge EaSon had good deal to say
about the use of intOxicants. and said
that the charge of excessive drunken
ness preferred against Captain Tag
CART had not been sustained. The
habit of imbibing frequently was
subject of comment, however. and
evidently the court believed that it
played a part in the alienation of tbs
couple.
'The first time Captain Taggart saw
the flush of liquor on his wife's brow
he should have banished it from his
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
HEALTH AND STRENGTH
RESTORED BY
PE-RU-Nh.

Mrs. Emma Flessner, 1412 Sixth
Ave, Seattle, Wash, Worthy Treas
urer Sons of Temperance, writes:
81 suffered over two years with ir-
regular and painful periods. MY health
was in a very preCariOus condition and
Twas anxious to find something to re-
store my health ard strength.
81 was very glad to try Peruna and
delighted to find that it was doing me
good. | continued to use it little over
three months and found my troubles re-
moved.
81 consider it a splendid medicine
and shall never be without ii, taking
dose occasionally when l feel rundown
and tired"
Our files contain thousands of testi-
monials which DR.. Hartman has re-
ceived from grateful, happy women
who have been restored to health by
his remedy, Peruna.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

The Mayer Boot and Shoe Co, Of Mil
waukee, is designated as the Peoples
ShOemakers because it provides shoes for
each aud every member of the family
from the baby up. 1t makes shoes suita-
bic for every conceivable use and supplies
the proper thing for all purposes and con-
ditiOns. Whether working shoe for the
farmer. mechanic, miner or lumberman,
OF the most stylish and up-to-date shoe
fOr Sunday wear and special occasions :;
whether 1t is shoes for boys and girls
misses or ladies, every day shoes or dress
shoes, this big establishment has we'll
earned reputation for making excellent
goods and for using only the best mate
rials IN the production of footwear It's
trade mark, which is stamped on the sole
OF every Mayer shoe, is a safe guide to
follow when looking for reliable shoes.
Mayer School Shoes" are known ey-
erywhere as the Shoes that wear like
iron. Martha Washington" is the name
Of the company's most popular comfort
shoe, made without buttons or laces, and
for which there is a big demand among
adies who seek extreme comfort Mayors
Western Lady" represents the most ap-
proved and up-to-date style in ladies'
shoes and ''Honorbi!t" for men is what
best dressers everywhere are wearing.
Mayer shoes are supplied by leading shoe
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

Han Science failed when appealed to- Tired OF the
cessive failures he separed meadow and sent buffet
INTO his brain, dying instantly.
With his millions Tuney found nsupportable at H.
rather young for such dreadful all his money
he could not command what the poor generally
"A sound body This to show that the gifts
upon some 90 not bring the pleasure supposed go with
their bestowa. John D. Rockefeller, few years ago
when he had rebelliOus stomach to bring
sion, said his pain would have
Deen Wiling to give every dollar Of his colossal fortune
nave sound stomach, certain that if this was granted
him he could make another fortune in short order.
Don't be cnvioug of the rich man. We modest means
for he is frequently the discontinued of men, The
man who has health and wealth Is thrice blessed. The
man who has abundance of this worlds goods and who
IS racked with pain would gladly exchange his riches for
poverty if it carried with it bodily vgor-Utca Globe
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
"HOODOOED" FISH.
Fishers Said that jules Verne's Pres

Fishers Said that jules Verne's Pres
ence Frightened Away Their Luck.
The late Jules Verne. whose scientific
wonder-stories endeared him to the
heart Of boyhood, had all his life an
ardent passion for the sea. and passed
much Of his time and did much OF
his literary work while upon it.
In his later life, until the infirmities
of age forbade, he sailed a fine steam
yacht; but for many years he voy-
aged only in little sailing yacht, the
Saint Michel, so called after the name
saint Of his young son.
Its crew consisted of two Breton
fishermen, Alfred and Alexander,
Sandre for short, who had also seen
service in the navy. They adored
their literary captain; nevertheless,
they bore him one grudge They con-
sidered, with the superstition of sail
ors, that his presence cast a "hoodoO"
over their favorite recreation. It was
impossible to catch fish if Monsieur
Verne was aboard. In waters swarm
ing with delicious fish, fish was never
On the bill of fare Of the Saint Michel;
it could not be procured.
at was the captains one fault"
said Sandre, regretfu.ly. HE under
stood nothing Of fishing and scarcely
believed in q fish until he had it at
the end of his fork-and that was not
on the Saint Michel. No, they might
stuff you with pates and truff1es there,
but you would not get fish.
1T was not that the captain for
babe us to try; but there was spell
cast by his presence, fatality. And
the more we fished and failed, the
more he made fun of us.
"Once, off Cape Autifer, as we held
the lines, after long waiting there
came a jerk. Good! A bite! And we
haul in the line, and at the end is q
fine mackerel! You understand we
are delighted, Alfred and I; and we
look Sideways ut the captain, as If to
say, There. Now we'll see. But he,
always teasing, Will not reply.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
RESTORED HIS HAIR.

Scalp Hur1or Cured By Cuticura Soap
and Ointru tent After All Else Failed.
i was troubled with severe scalp
humor and loss Of hair that gave me
great deal OF annoyance and incon-
Venience. After unsuccessful efforts
with many remedies and so-called
hair tonics, a friend induced me to
try Cuticura SoaS and Ointment. The
humor was cured in a short time. my
hair was restored as healthy as ever,
and can gladly say l have since
been entirely free from any further an
noyance. shall always use Cuticura
Soap. and l keep the Ointment on
hand to use as a dressing for the hair
and scalp. tSignedD Fred'k Busche,
2l3 East 51th street. New York City"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

presently our mackerel is landed
on the deck Alfred takes it by the
gills to unlock it. Pif, PAT. Presto,
The rascally imp gives flop OF his
tail, unhooks himself, bounces against
the bulwarks, and so to the water
Wasn't that mean trick, hey? And
Monsieur Verne holding his sides with
laughter! All, it was fine chance
lost to prove to him that there really
are fish outside Of a soup kettle.
THAT spell-that influence. 1t was
a strange infrmity for Il person so ST.
perior, so illustriOuS as Monsieur
Verne. But what would you have,
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

- Kaiser wants to close the Baltic Sea as Rus
STA and Turkey have closed the Black. Russia,
Sweden, Germany and Denmark Baltic. The
foot of Norway also touches that England not
look on this scheme with favor Enginds navy power
full Russias navy is nothing. Germanys navy grow
ing England may seize this scheme Kafsers to
sink his ships and put tho development of Germany
back twenty-five years.
At the beginning of this century England won great
sea fight off Copenhagen With this closed and Russia
driven back from the Asatic the naval power
Of England would avail nothing if Russia suddenly con-
Guided to the invade British India
The Kaiser is eager for fight has a big army
and he wants to utilize either in killing Frenchmen or
anne1ing Austria when the Emperor of Austria dies The
Frencman himself is in for trouble He has large DOS
sessions in South China Japan may that France
has business there. The French is large-second
to that of EnSandbut naval campaign in the China Sea
VIII give Japan all the advantage Germany also has
possessions III China which she secured by and
Japan VIII urge Gina to get brave order Germany
out. And Germany will get out If England gets ont Of
WeI-HaiWei England being Japans ally will not object
And Russia will be reborn in the ten years Either
the Empire will snk into wild mpotent nation or the
present form of government Will be Overhrown and the
interior development of the country will begin And Aus
tria and Hungary will divide Austria Will probably enter
the German confederacy Hungary will take her place
an Independent nation.
England since the Napoleonc wars has held ber SWAY
by ptting one nation against the other but the time is
here for England to do fighting with her own
ships and men. If Belgium, Holland and Denmark MAIN
tam their integrity it will be remarkable thing
in the United States the industrial questions will
De Seed Inc people will in the coming years either
coo the trusts and the called privileged or these
forces Will control the sovernnlentChicago Examiner
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Friend i'm Need

The Tramp-PIease, ma'am, could
Jouse gimme er bite to eat?
The LADY, haven't thing in the
house to eat.
The TramD-Weil. l amt one Nv dem
KIND NV guys wot'l! stand eroun' and
see er woman starve. ma'am. Gimme a
ole baskit an III hustle Ground an steal
sumthin' fer youSe an ME.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

legislatures amended the insurance laws require
the companies to give "paidup policy Of fair
whenever the insured chose stop paying further pre-
miums.
That is the law in nearly ALL perhaps in all, the
States and widows and orphans of the insured get the
benefit Of the money which the husband father
he companies whether he continued pay the premiums
till his death not.
These paernal statutes have been justified on the
ground that they protect the
ais dealings with great corporations They something
ike the laws regulating national banks banks for saw
they intended to prevent the or waste
Of the money Of the people.
Every who is insured is interested in the insurance
laws and in the efforts Of the law enforce them
when there has been criminal use Of the
funds Of the companies. In the way every man with
bankaccOUnt is interested in adoption of such sys-
en of inspection of the national that the
threatened insolvency Of institution may be dscoy
cred in time to prevent misuse of the money of the de-
positors.-Youths Companion.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

The Ohio Archaeological and Histori-
cal Society held dedicatory exercises to
commemorate the Big Bottom massacre
and accept the monument and grounds
donated by Obadiah Brokaw, who has
owned the Big Bottom farm forty years
and is SO years old.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
A Wise Child.

The Nurse-The idea of big boy like
you making his nurse pull his boots off!
What will you do when you are grown
up and have no nurse?
The Little BOy-When | grow up I'll
be a policeman. and all policemen have
nurSes.-Le Rire
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

There are all sorts of disagreeable
people; but we believe the fool Who
insists Oh being a fool, in spite of all
the information going around, Is the
most disagreeable Of all
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
after all? No man is perfect"'-
Iouth's Companion.
Finding Out His Mistake.

Mother-You'ye been fighting again
Haven't 1 told you that good little
boys never fight?
Johnnie-Yes, and l thought he was
a good little boy, but as soon as I hit
him | found he wasn't.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

tIIe TUT lHd1I HIS lTOuUeS OF nIS own. It IS
constant battle to keep his riches has won them
Frequently his health breaks down amassinc the dol
lars; and quite often the uxues which wealth commands
and which he readily parakes of deprive of his very
best possesson-a sound body and contented mind
The suicide Of Winthrop Turney, in Colebrook Conn
the other day. furnishes signal illustration of the mis-
cries sometimes attendant upon great riches He had
amassed respectable fortune $4,000 in Mexican gold
and copper mines collegeb man. turned to sudv
Us the best means Of enjoying his leisure He did not
drink, he did not smoke, he did consor with unde
srabe characters His habits the best Finally
his health gave way. the effort to regain # ba tried
Quacks as well as the most celebrated physicians Chris
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

Prof. L. Eddy, teacher at the Ken
lucky State school for the deaf at Dan
vile dropped dead in the school room
Prof. Eddy was a noted astronomer.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

The annual report of the secretary Of
mines for Victoria shows that the
amount of gold mined in that colony
since its discovery in 1851 is 1885,, $50
ounces. valued at 81 $50 OOO. 600.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

Three hundred and twelve structural
iron workers employed on four large
buildings in Baltimore were ordered out.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Just Like q Woman.

John. peddler came around to
day selling stove polish He was a
very agreeable gentleman. Why, he
talked so pleasantly about the wealth.
er"
You don't say, Maria?"
''Yes. and | bought package. Their
he compIimented the baby and j
bought another package"
HIM
Presently he said our vestibule was
kept in better order than any in the
neighborhood and then 1 bought an
other package"
Great ScOtt!'
Before he left he said he thought
was your daughter instead of being
old enough to be your wife. Then
Bought three additional packages. Oh
1t don't do any harm to encourage g
rea! gentleman when you meet one.'
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

More than 1000 people earn a living
In Paris by fortune telling. and their
total yearly earnings are estimated at
$4,000 900
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

urday night General Passenger Agent Miller saws tho rod
doing this because he thinks are entitled to ret
and because the Sunday traffic is risk for which the
returns not adequate This sort of thing seems o ns
10 De great sign OF the times The sign is that we are
coming TO the age of WISDOM the time when we learn that
there are limits to human nature the Ieye hest
the greatest is to be had by reyerson to poder
polis News
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Railroad Sunday Observance.

HE entire St Paul Railroad system has made q
new regulation that Sunday shall be a day Of
rest as far as possible without Interfering with
the absolute necessities of the traffic. Sunday
excursions will be discontinued as we'll as all
extra trains on that day and freight crews
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
At the Market Price.

Baron. what did you give your boys
for birthday presents:'
Soldiers"
and your daughter?'
81 bought her one, too-a lieutenant"
--Fliegeude BIaetter.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
THE PEOPLES SHOE MAKERS

The Mayer Boot & Shoe 90. Of Mil
wsukee, Wis. Designated as Such
on Account Of the Great Variety
Of Shoes Manufactured-I Pro-
duct Held i'm High Estee M by the
Public.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

"Br David Kennedy Favorite Kennedy cured
me OF Bright's Disease and Gravel Able physici aua
failed" Mrs E p. Miner B1rghiI o. SIDOe bottIs
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

When one has spent day or more
In visiting at a friends house, ordinary
courtesy demands that, on ones return
home a note shall be written promptly
to the hostess thanking her for her pleas
aat hospitality.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26

| find Pisos Cure for Consumption the
best medicine for croupy children-Mrs.
T. Callahan, ia Hall street, Parkers-
burg, w, Va. April Is, 1901.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Laws to Protect the People.

ORMERLY one who found himself unable to
continue 10 pay the premiums on his life in
surance policy forfeited all that he had paid
in. In those days it was to the interest of the
companies that policies should lapse. The I'M
fairness Of the system led to a movement fer
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Be Content With Your Lot.

HOSE disposed to grumble over their condi-
ton when they liken themselves to the rich
should remember that appearances are de-
ceptfve and that the envied mortals do not got
that happiness out Of life with which they are
credited by those lean Of purse Generally
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
The Worlds History in the Next Ten years.

OU and l who may live through the next ten
years will witness a remarkable transition in
The affairs of the world. The map of Asia is
going to be changed and maybe the may of Eu-
rope. Germany is reaching for world power The
Kaiser wants to close the Baltic Sea as Rus
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Making the Country Allurina.

Or else untrue to actual rural litnr
AZURE is vital and alive The new however vet mostly
special and technical with the exception the growing
nature literature Artistic literature the farm and
rura affairs is yet scarcely known Where is the high
class fiction that portrays the farmer is without
earcaturing him? Where is the collection really good
farm poems? Who has developed the story interest in the
tarn: Who has adequately pictured rural institutions?
VINO has carefully studied the history Of the special farm
literature that we already have? Who has written the
biological evolution progress that attaches every domes
TIC animal and cultivated plant? need short and
sharp pictures Of the at his work the woman
her honeSuch quick and vivid pictures words as an
artist would throw on his There is nobility genu-
neness and majesty in at useful work-much more
IMAM there is in prince general society leader
whose role 1t is to pose for the multitude man hold
ing the pillow, digging ditch, picking fruit the woman
sweeping or making brcadwhat stronger pictures h,
nan interest can there be than American
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-26
Western
Canada

IS the amount that many
farmers will realize from
their wheat crop this wear
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-11-24
Facts After the War Is over.
[Boston Transcript

Interesting facts gradually are coming to
light from official sources in regard to the
Japanese army and its operations during
the recent war. Certain friends of Japan
including the British press correspondents
made 1t a policy to magnify or minimize
things Japanese according as such mis-
representation appeared to aid Japan
Other innocent friends were ready to be-
lieye that the Japanese were modern
demi-gods, and accepted all stories Of
their prowess without question. 1t was
plain to students of the war that Japan
brought to every important movement a
preponderance of force. 1t also was GER
tain that her losses were greater than
was officially admitted. The London
Times correspondent at Toxic, however
in an article written after hostilities
virtually had been suspended pending
peace negotiations held that the total
number of Japanese deaths was under 3d.
900 and the total casualties 1877, 402. These
figures were ridiculed in this column at
the time. Now comes the minister Of war
who says, and he ought to know, that
10000 Japanese soldiers died, and more
than $4,000 were wounded or sick. OF
these $1,000 died from disease and $500
from wounds. He further says that Japan
had al one time 1900 900 men under arms.
justifying the contention that she was able
always to more than match Russia in the
field man for man as well as by reserves
Of her more efficient army.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-11-24
STOMACH TROUBLE
QUICKLY CURED BY DR.. WILLIAMS
PINK PILLS.
After Months of Suffering Mrs. La " Found
Relief and Cure in the Tonic
Treatment.

Loss Of appetite, distress after eating,
shortness Of breath, a feeling of utter
weakness-these are symptoms that are
familiar to most sufferers from stomach
trouble. Too often the ordinary DOCTORS
treatment serves but to weaken the dis
eased organs.
The new tonic method Of treating dis
orders of this kind does not aim to do the
work Of the stomach, does not demand
that the food be pre-digested, but builds
up the weakened organs, SO that they can
do the work that nature intended.
Mrs. L.O. Law, of No. 1924 North street,
Horton, Kansas, says: "In 1897, while
we were living on farm in this neigh
borhood, became generally debilitated
as the result Of overwork. l had serious
indigestion, lost my appetite, suffered
from a sense of suffocation and from OBJ
struction of the circulation, so that arti-
fetal means had to be used to restore it.
After suffering for months without find
ing any relief, tried box of DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills of which had read in
a newspaper. The first few boxes made
me lots better, and after using the third
box felt entirely well.
II am now in excellent health and am
able not only to take care of my house
but also to assist my husband in a store
which he has lately taken. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills cured me and 1 can recon-
mend them. They are 80 simple, so
easily taken and so prompt in their ac-
ton"
Mrs. Laws case is only ONE of hun
dreds. Among your own neighbors you
will find cases just as wonderful in which
DIR. Williams Pink Pills have struck at
the root Of other diseases, anemia, rheu-
matism, sciatica, headaches and the suf-
ferings Of growing girls and women.
Remember DIR. Williams Pink Pills do
not act on the bowels. They make new
blood and restore shattered nerves. In
this way they carry health and vigor to
every organ and fiber Of the body. They
are sold by all dealers in medicine or
will be sent, postpaid on receipt of price,
90 cents per box; six boxes for u. 80, by
the DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Science
tady, NY. A copy of our valuable diet
book will be mailed free on request.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-11-24
WHlTINoHAM.

Mrs. L. II. Sawyer was in North Adams
Tuesday.
A niece of Mrs, L. S. Brown has been
with her few days.
L. II. Sawyer went to Gardner on a
business trip Monday.
Mrs. o. r. Chase returned last week
from visit in Bennington.
Mrs. Allards sister, Mrs. e. G.. Wood
ward, visited her last week.
Miss Annie Mossip of North Adams
spent Wednesday at c. S. Chase's.
Mrs. Jason Stafford, who has been in
the North Adams hospital for treatment
is improving.
Mrs. Leola Caffrey and son, Raymond.
Gerald Wheeler and Arthur DenninR were
in North Adams Monday.
The next in the series of whist parties
will be held at Green Mountain hall to-
morrow, Saturday, night.
Airs. Sara Faulkner and daughter.
Ernestine, will return soon from a two
weeks visit in Townshend.
The Bible day exercises at the church
were attended by large and apprecia-
tive audience and were very interesting.
Charles Hicks of Rowe, who has a job
at Wheeler & Kentfield's, will move his
family to Mrs. Browns lower tenement
this week
Mrs. c. S. Chase and Paul, who went to
Exeter, N. H., Nov. IL, and who have
been in Boston, Cambridge, Hyde Park,
Randolph and other nearby towns re-
turned Monday.