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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
HAY WARNS CHINA.
Secretary Urges Pckin Governn, emit to
Strictcst Neutrality.

In an effort to prevent China from
being drawn into the war between Rus
Eia and Japan Secretary Hay for the
american government again has address
I'd the Pciin government. urging the
str;ctest neutrality. not only i'll the per-
sonal interest Of the Chinese but in the
maintenance Of the worlds peace.
Some experts claim to see in the Rus
sian protest an excuse to seize a Chinese
port as base for the Baltic feet and
the other squadron which may follow
10 the far East.
Secretary Hay on the receipt of the
full text of Count Lamsdorff's note eX-
pressing Russia's belief that China's
neutrality had been repeatedly violated,
prepared instructions for the American
charge in Pekin, directing him to make
inquiry of the Chinese government re-
garding the situation.
1t is specifically declared that his ac-
ton cannot in any way be construed as
indicating that this government assumes
responsibility for the charges made by
Russia. Indeed, this government has re-
ceiyed no information through it's legation
at Pekin nor through the various Ameri-
can consulates in China that the Chinese
are violating the rules of neutrals. New
ertheless, in view of Russia s expressed
anxiety over the situation in China which
her investigation discloses, the Ameri-
can government is ready to do what it
can to save China and the other neutral
powers from the far-reaching complica-
tons which it is feared would follow an
extension to Chinese territory of the
cone of hOstilities.
China is the one subject of CONVERSE
ton in Washington diplomatic circles.
The japanese minister called at the State
Department, but he brought no commu-
nicatiOn from his government, although
he was enabled to say very positively
that Japan desired sincerely to adhere to
her agreement regarding China neu
trality.
Sir Chcntung LANG Cheng. the Chi
nese minister. called on Secretary Hay
at his home. Although suffering from
Il cold. the Secretary is keeping in close
touch with the situation and it can he
stated that this government by no means
has abandoned the hope China may yet
be saved from an extension of hostilities
across the borders of Manchuria.
In q conversation Mr.. Takahira. the
Japanese minister. reiterated that Japan
desired and intended. if possible, to add
here strictly to her agreement to respect
China's neutrality.
But he added. ''if the Russian gen
erals invite them to Mongolia our COM
mandcrS under the circumstances could
hardly be expected to refuse the invi
tatiOn'
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
Thirty Years AGO.

Gladstone announced his formal re-
tirement as the Liberal leader in Par
lament.
President Grant issued a special
message to Congress on the fight i'll
Louisiana.
Kalakaua. King of the Sandwich
Islands, was Il guest Of Chicago.
y conspiracy against the Gar in
vOlying 5000 persons was disclosed to
the Russian secret service.
Express companies protested to the
government of the inroads being made
on their business by the transportation
of packages through the mails.
The German chancellor asked the
Federal assembly to prohibit the i'm
portation of American potatoes as Il
precauti0n against potato disease.
Operatives in the Fall River, Mass,
mills were on the verge of strike
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.
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The Russian prisoners will go to Kure
Japan.
The transfer of prisoners at Port Ar
thur has been completed.
The Russian government has begun
the work of rebuilding its navy.
Russians charge japanese with bonn
harding hospitals at Port Arthur.
The Japanese government has begun
The work Of refortifying Port Arthur.
Six thousand workingmcn are in open
revolt in the Ballu oil district in Russia
Russian cavalry raiders are harassing
the Japanese lines Of communication in
Manchuria.
Admiral Togo has issued an order
aboiishing the blockade of the Lao
Tung peninsula.
Ru$sia's protest against the alleged
violation of Chinese neutrality is not
taken seriously in London.
The japanese are sending siege guns
from Port Arthur to assist Field Marshal
0yama's army in Manchuria.
The Russian officers in Manchuria are
osing confidence in Kuropatkin and much
dissatisfaction exists in the army.
The Japanese will establish naval
station ut Port Arthur. but viii keep
only limited number of troops there.
The opinion prevails in Europe that
the fall of Port Arthur will not bring
about an early termination of the war.
The Russ, of st. Petersburg. in an
editorial. says the internal conditions in
Russia are tantamount to a state of war.
Both Japan and Russia are determined
% continue the war to bitter finish.
Neither government has made oyertures
for peace.
Reports that Vice Admiral Rojestven-
sky's flagship, the battleship Kniaz Souv-
aroff has struck rock and sunk are
unfounded.
The Russian budget estimated the total
expenditure for 1905. not inclusive of the
cost of war, at $991 81 ,12S. and the
cost of the war in 1904 at S310,500,0 900.
An encounter between strikers and
Cossacks took place at Balkahany,
Trans-Caucasia. Six strikers and one
Cossack were killed and many persons
wounded.
The japanese war office has notified
American Minister Lacombe that it will
be pleased to permit Gen. Macarthur
and one aid-de-camp to accompany the
army of Japan in Manchuria.
Japan, in the midst of the agonies of
war, has time and energy for the activi-
ties of peace. Plans are under way for
an international exhibition in Toxic, to
be held at the close of the war
In the early days of the war there
was much talk of the brutal treatment of
captives, but now that those who are or
have been prisoners of war have been
heard from, it seems to be settled that
both parties treat prisoners kindly. That
fact measures the advance and the in
fuence of civilization, which, if it does
not stop fight, can yet prevent the blow
below the belt.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
tatiOn.''

United States Senators Henry Cabot
! Lodge and w. Murray Crane were unan-
| imously rcnominated by the Republican
| legislative caucus in Boston.
Gov. Ferguson, in his message read
in the Oklahoma Legislature at Guthrie
expressed the hope that when another
legislative assembly convenes Oklahoma's
star will have been given a place upon
the field of blue"
Bills were offered in the Indiana Legis-
lature at indianapolis to make illegal the
sale of reserved seats ut circuses to reg
ulate the driving of automobiles. and to
investigate retiring Gov. Durbin's charges
relative to lobby.
Republican members Of the COnnecti-
| cut Legislature nominated former Gov.
Morgan @. Buckley for United States
Senator to succeed Gen. Joseph II. Haw-
ley, who will retire from public life on
account Of poor health.
y bill was introduced in the lower
| branch Of the Massachusetts Legislature
to prohibit corporations from making con-
tributiOns for political purposes and pro-
viding fines and Imprisonment as penal
ties for violations Of the proposed law.
William J. Bryan addressed joint SEES
sion Of the. Indiana Legislature. warning
against corrupt lobbying and commend
ing President Roosevelt for his stand in
favor Of legislation to increase the powers
Of the Interstate commerce commission.
L. B. Glenn of Winston was inau-
gurated as Governor of North Carolina.
In his message he declared for the dis
franchsng suffrage amendments even at
the loss of Congressman, and said educa-
ton should be given the negro as BELTS
his condition. He urged strict legislation
against lynching.
Gov. Meade of Washington. in his mes
sage read to the Legislature at Olympia,
recommended Il State railway commits
sion, legislation to prevent the acquisi-
ton of large tracts of State timber lands
to the exclusion Of small mill owners. an
anti-paSS bill and the creation of COM
mission to assess corporate property.
In his annual message to the New ,Jer-
sey Legislature GOV Murphy recommend
ed the holding of 4 constitutional con-
ventiOn to consider the status of laws
that affect the daily business of. the peo-
pie, for the purpose of evolving a SIM
pier ana clearer cOGe, ana ADVISED
stricter law to regulate automobiles.
Gov Hoch of Kansas, in his annual
message to the Legislature, in Topeka,
said woman suffrage had worked no i'll,
and was satisfactory. The Governor
asked the aid of the Legislature in an
investigation which would lead to legis-
lative reform. and said monopoly threat
ened to rob the people Of the benefits Of
gas and oil resources.
The West Virginia Legislature organ
lied at Charleston, G. \. Northcott of
Cabell county being elected president of
the Senate and Fred Paul Grosscup of
Charleston Speakep of the House. The
Republicans control both houses and have
a majority of tifty-siX on joint ballot.
The lower house of the Kansas Legis-
lature adopted resolution indorsing the
Presidents recommendations for legisla-
ton to control corporations engaged in
interstate commerce and instructing the
Kansas delegation in Congress to support
measures in line with those recommended
tons.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
Twenty Years Ago.

Oliver Bros. & Phillips assigned at
Pittsburg with announced liabilities of
$J.000000.
Seventeen patients were burned to
death in the destruction of cottage
at the kankakee. ILL.,, insane hospital.
EX-Vice President Schuyler CoIfax
dropped dead in Il railway station at
NankatO, MINI.
\ heavy fall of SHOW. accompanied
by low temperature. caused Il blockade
of train service throughout the North
west.
?. T. Barnum offered 100000 for
the privilege of exhibiting the medals
and souvenirs Of Gen. Grant. which
Vanderbilt had purchased and pre-.
scented to Mrs. Grant
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
forty Years Ago.

Edward Everett died at his home in
Boston in his list year.
Plans for the organization of the
Union StOckyards and Transit Com
pany of Chicago were being perfected.
The United States Senate voted to
abrogate the reciprocity treaty with
Canada.
Reports of peace Oyertures between
Presidents Lincoln and Davis We're set
aflOat and denied.
Governor Oglesby of Illinois called
for the organization of ten new regi-
ments of troops for service in the
South.
The War Department announced the
capture Of Fort Fisher, with - guns
and 1000 prisoners, Il few days pre-
viOusly.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
Fifty Years AGO.

Pierre Soule had an audience with
the Queen of Spain. and took leave of
the court.
The County Treasurer of Sonora,
Cal, was murdered and robbed by Ed
ward Griffith, who was lynched the
following day.
The Joint Commission in London for
settling American and British claims
adjourned.
The President sent special message
TO Congress recommending the employ
ment of troops to suppress the HOSTILE
ties of the Indians.
The Governor of Massachusetts is
sued general order disbandin% seven
of the military companies of Boston,
which were composed principally Of
Irish.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
One Hundred Years AGO.

Michigan territory was formed from
4 part of Indiana by act of Congress.
Great Britain ordered that no neu
the war with Spain.
The British frigate Doris was lost on
Diamond rock, Quiberon. The crew
was saved.
The third coalition against France.
composed of Austria, England. Russia
and Sweden, was formed.
Joseph Anderson of Tennessee was
appointed president pro tempOre of the
Senate
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

railroads began in L. 1"
1866, when he was appointed attorney
for the New York and Harlem Railroad
Company. He has been identified with
its successor. the New York Central. con-
tinuously since then.
w. Murray Crane. Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Crane was chosen to complete the
remainder of the term of the late Sena-
tor HOar. He received 203 votes. against
60 for John r. Thayer of Worcester,
Democrat, and 1 for John D. Long. He
was Governor of Massachusetts from
1900 to 1902, being elected after an IN
usually hard fight. Mr.. Crane is a paper
manufacturer, and lives at Dalton.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
Ten Years AGO.

Felix Francois Faure was elected
President of the French Republic to
succeed the resigned Perier.
The French Cabinet resigned. which
action was followed Il few days later
by the resignation of President Cast
mir-Perier.
The explosion of dynamite stored in
a burning building at Butte, Mont.
killed 60 persons and injured 100 or
more.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

Senator j. X. L.
Hall. He was born
at Brownsville. Pa.
May 4. 1853, and
after being gradual
ed from Mount I'm
ion college. Ohio.
in 1872. he was adj
mitted to the bar in
1915. In 1876 and
1877 he was assist
ant United States
district attorney for
western Pennsylva-
mia and upOn 70
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
Seventy-five Years AGO.

The ROthSchildS contracted to fur
nish the loan Of S9,OD.OGO francs in
rcnteS at 4 per cent. advertised for by
the French government
Work was begun on the canal from
ROuen to Paris.
There was extreme cold and severe
weather in New England.
The French We're making extensive
preparations for an attack on AlgierS.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

ton. Mr.. Lodge
was born in Boston
i'll 1880 and was
graduated from
Harvard college
and its law school.
being admitted to
the bar in 1876. He
was chairman Of
the 1900 Republic
can national con-
vention and has
served four terms
iii the lower house.
MIR. Lodge is DrOmi.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

born ut Boonville.
Ind. on March s,
1860, and, following
his admission to the
bar there. was elect
ed county prosecutor
in a district over
whelmingly Demo-
cratic. In 1898 he
was elected to Con
gress and has re-
manned Il member.
He was made chair
man of the commit
too on 1nnrnnrr1
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

admitted to the bar in
1858. In 1861 he was
elected to the Assem-
bly, and by progressive
stages became Senator
in 1899. In 1888 he
was a candidate for
the Republican nomi-
nation for President,
receiving 90 votes at
the Chicago conven-
ton. His career with
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
SOME UNITED STATES
SENATOR'S RECENTLY CHOSEN
Albert ]. Eeveridgc, Indiana.

Senator Reveridge was elected to sue
coed himself, by Il unanimous Republican
vote. He was born on Il farm i'll Ohio il
1862 and his family moved 10 Illinois
after the war. He was graduated from
De PAW university in 1880. and after
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

practicing law in indianapolis was elect
ed to the Senate i'll 1890. When l.
years old he was a plOwboy. Il railroad
laborer at IA, and a logger and teamster
at 10.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

Secretary j. II. Council OF the Nation
al Ginners' Association issued a letter
in Dallas, Texas, declaring the ginners
and farmers are in accord with the CEN
sus bureau in its cotton estimates
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
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These bills were introduced iii the
house Tuesday:
BY Foster, of Douglas, to govern til"
sale of gasoline. benzinc and Kerosene.
BY ritlc. of douglas, ia enable South
Omaha to Increase the limit of sewer
Ponds from NlH0.boO 70 %2DN,GO.
BY Wilson. of Hawnc". to create
state register of vital statistics.
by Barns. Of Lancaster, To enable the
mayor OF Lincoln instead of the excise
board /" appoint ana discharge police
men.
by Burns. of Lancaster to allow the
city of Lincoln to sell light from munici
pal lighting plant.
BY jackson. of Antelope, 10 incr"as"
salary of cher deputy same and fish
commissioners from Hl,-Vo 70 Hl.>'"-
by Stevens oil Same proNlHlhG l"r
ehtlre payment Ga county ROAD tax III
cash
hH 'oau'l'r' % A'I"'", I" ail"N COIL
pehS"'l"" l" S"i''iciH i'i'ri '"iiliilISHi"ii
iii the SeN'rai c"""'!'" l" "' ialu OUT oI
county geleFh l"iiu.
by 'opHeE' 81 'Hir'' % pf"Nld" Il
By tehl 81 t"'ai "i''iph u! '""IliicS.
=, i
the district court
BY Ferrar. of Hall. to enable 1000 or
more members of = fratclnal organiza-
ton insurance society to withdraw and
form an independents state organization
D., IA az .,.o to din, r,.,.,,,.,,,I
Insurance societies.
BY Hoare. of Platte, making void IL
Huor licenses Nhtf' IIc'liSee mas con
tracteu Tor "AcilSiFf purchase OIL MS Il
qnorS from Oh" o. more persons.
by McEihihney. % burt, to provide
for clerk to the county Judge ia counties
OF looOo or more population.
by warmer "t Lancaster concurrent
Z resolution proposing IN arh"EHheht 10
the constitution.
COnyening ut 10 O'Clock "Wednesday
morning the house listened 10 the intro
duction of Il number of bills.
Going into committe" Of the whole for
the first time. Jackson, of Antelope. oc-
cupied the chair.
At II o'clock. an motion Of Wilson, Of
Pawnpe. the houSr took recess until
lid 10 meet Win me senate III l"lht
session Tor the erection OF 'hlt'u
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

tons by Speaker Cannon.
Julius c. Burrows, Michigan.
Senator Burrows received 4 unanimous
vote for reelection for Il third term. He
was born at North East, Erie county,
Pa, in 1913. and served as an officer in
the Civil War. He then went to Kala-
mazoo. and after holding minor offices
was elected to Congress nine times, re-
signing in 1895 to fill an unexpired term
as United States Senator. He is Il Re
publican.
Mr. Knox was elected to succeed the
late Senator Quay for the short and long
terms. The Democrats voted for State
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26

signing practiced law in Pittsburs until
April ., 1901, when he was appointed
Attorney General of the United States.
He resigned that position recently.
Henry Cabot Lodge, Massachusetts.
Senator Lodge was reelected for the
third term, receiving 1913 votes, against
y for Col. William A. CASTOR of Pos
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
James A. Hemenway, Indiana.

Mr.. Hemenway, who received the solo;
vote of the Republicans. will succeed
Vice President elect Fairbanks. He WAS
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
lent as Il historian and essayist.
Elmer J. BurIletf, Nebraska.

Elmer J. Burketf, NeDraska.
Mr.. Burkett began his campaign early
and last summer had enough counties
pledged to him to secure his election to
succeed Senator Dietrich. His opponent,
K. L. Metcalfe, had ninee votes. Mr.
Burkett is a Republican and has repre-
sented his district in Congress three
terms. He was born on Il farm in Mills
county, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 1861, and was
admitted to the bar at Lincoln, Neb..
in 1858. He lives at Lincoln. and. 4 is
said, will be the youngest member of the
Senate, being 81 years old.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-01-26
Chauncey NJ. Depew, New York.

Senator Depew ostensibly lives at
Peekskill, where he was born in 1884.
He was graduated from Yale in 1856 and
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
ATHLETES ARE PLANNING
TO ENTERTAIN MacCARE
Recently Elected President of the
Amateur Athletic Union II Due
Here NEXT We>E

The officials OF the Pacific Athletic As.oc,s-
ton are making elaborate plans for the enter
tainment OF Joseph B. Maccabe the recently
elected president Of the Amateur Athletic
Union he is due IN this city next week
Captain Max Resented OF the Olympic Club
is chairman Of the committee which win en-
tertein the visitor. There will be a recentton
IN the red room Of the Olympic Club a BANQUET
and an automobile trip to various points Of
Interest The plans will take definite form
when the date OF Mr.. MacCabe's arrival is
ascertained.
Word has been received from the East that
the championship COMMITTEES OF the Amateur
Athletic Union has decided TO hold the annual
track and field championship meeting in Port
land. Or. August and 5. in connection with
the Lewis and Clark centennial This will
give the meeting in the Northwest a lot OF
prestige. as some Of the prornizent Eastern
athletes will probably compete
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST
CLOSE THEIR SESSION

At the second session OF the Suprene Lodge
OF the Friends OF the Forest yesterday q great
deal Of time was spent IN the discussion OF pro-
posed amendments to the laws. number OF
minor changes were made that the work OF
the order might be carried On without con-
fusion.
The subordinat. lodges were authorized TO
adopt such drills each may decide upon TO
add 10 the floor work. providing the same
shall in nowise interfere with the ritual
The limit OF age fer admission 10 any lodge
was fixed at so years.
The Per capita tax was allowed TO remain
IL was last year
The following named were elected as the
officers for the current term and they were
installed with the usual ceremonies at the
evening session:
Anna Hale supreme president; Anna C.
Buckley, vice president; Lillian Rfnnsr, chap
lain: Mary Probert, treasurer; Hattie Nc
Phun. marshal: Hattie Jingels, warden: Clara
Menz. inner guard: Lizzie Calvin. sentinel;
Mrs NJ A Ford. organist; Mary Quinn. Mrs
n. A Cummins and John Rinner. trustees;
Julia Miller Lois Bacon and Belle N Rich
rnond. auditors; Lillian A Dygert Mrs I
Raymond NJ L Siuons. Hattie Prizes. l. K
Marshal, NJ Hague and N Geary, board Of
arbitrators.
Suggestions as to the manner OF opening the
subordinate lodges were presented and re-
ferred to the executive board with power 20
adopt or reject.
During the evening session the degree team
OF Pioneer Lodge exemplihed thu initiatory
tia.ing fifteen candidates for the new lodge
recently instituted in Ocean View
After the formal closing OF the supreme body
the officers delegates and invited guests went
vfded BY the supreme lodge Friend Stock
was toastmaster and after the repast called
upon the new and old officers 20 respond to
various sentiments for the good of the order