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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
COOL WEATHER DELAYS CROPS
Planting and Growth Retarded by
Low Temperatures.

Low Temperatures.
The weekly summary of crop conGi-
tons issued By the weather bureau is as
follows:
IN nearly al districts east Of the
Rocky Mountains the week ending April
! "A averaged decidedly cool, and was uI-
favorable for termination and growth,
damaging frOstS occurring as far south
as the northern portions Of the east gulf
States on the 18th. Rains interrupted
work in northern Indiana. while drought
IS becoming serious in central and east
ern Missouri, and rain is needed in Mon
tana and the Dakotas.
Rather slow progress with corn plant
ing was made, except in Missouri and
Kansas, where this work advanced sat
lsfactorily. Preparations for planting
have been actively carried on in Ne
braska, Iowa and Illinois, but no plant
ing has been done in these States, except
in southern Illinois, and further east none
has been planted northward of the Ohio
river with the exception of a little in
Ohio. The cool weather has proved in
furious to corn in the South much hav
ing been killed in the South Atlantic
and East Calf States by the frost of the
18th.
While the growth of winter wheat has
not been rapid, owing to the absence of
warmth, the condition of this crop con-
tinues promising in all districts.
Spring wheat seeding is now we'll ad-
vanced in the northern portion of the
spring wheat region and is practically
finished in the central and southern por
tons. termination and growth of early
sown have been very slow, and some in
jury has resulted from freezing in South
Dakota and Nebraska. In Colorado, Utah
and on the North Pacific States spring
wheat IS coming up and growing nicely,
Oats also need warm weather to pro-
mote growth. which has been generally
slow, but on the whole the outlook for
this crop is favorable. Some damage by
freezing is reported from South Dakota
and Nebraska. Seeding is we'll advanc-
ed in the more northcrly sections. except
IN the northern portion of the middle At
lantic States and in New England. where
slow progress has been made
Cotton planting has been active. under
favorable conditions, over most of the
cotton belt. but was delayed hy rains in
Oklahoma and Indian territories. Arkan-
sas and northern Texas. The frost of
the 18th killed much cotton in portions Of
Alabama, Georgia and the CarolinaS
Choppng has begun in southern Texas
and portions Of the eastern districts and
cultivation in southern Georgia.
Fruit prospects have been further less
ened during the past week throughout
the Ohio valley. east gulf States and on
the Atlantic coast south of New En-
land, peaches suffering most In the
States of the upper Missouri valley and
IN the lake region and New England the
fruit outlook is more promising.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Diplomacy in the Kitchen.

When TOku, the little brown nan-Of-
all-wOrk. first arrived at Elsie's she
was afraid of him: it seemed odd for
Il woman who was left alone all day
to employ man to cook and sweep.
But it needed only two days to prove
the wisdom of the move TOku was
more than clean AMI thorough and
willing and intelligent-he was born
diplomat.
At noon on that second day of his
service there came Il knock at the
kitchen door, and behind the knock
appeared Il burly tramp. with Il hard
luck story and Il bad look in his eyes
Toku was suave and dignified He
heard the story. so maneuvering that
the tramp was standing on the door
step instead of inside when be had
finished the fairy tale. Then:
You like fish, asked the son Of
Japan.
Fletcher life~ grinned back the
caller Got any,"
And as the door slammed. the sur
prised tramp heard: Lots, Como
Friday"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
OId-Tirne Ginghann Apron.

The little Bingham aprons that they
wore,
Those dainty queens of sunny days of
yOre-
One was aren't where flowers tumbled
through
Upon the bare feet padding IN the dew.
No bannercts of glory ever yet
Fashioned by the cunning hand OF
skill
Can hide the signal flag III ne'er for
get.
No silken sheen and satin ever Will
DisPlace the modest. sometimes tat
tered thing
The little Bingham aprons that theF
All. queens beyond the ransom OF Il
king.
All. vanish gingham aprons of the
yore.
Dear little bingham aprons Of the days
OF sandy paths and primrose-scented
ways;
There is a glory in each string and check
Heart gathers from the fatsam and the
wreck.
They used to scurry Ger the messy
stile.
They used to sway upon the grape
vine swing.
All, me. there was no sophistry or
guile
In cen puckered ruffie or string.
l close my eyeS-and see the merry
train
Anon come trOoping down the sunny
shore:
The bare feet paddle in the dew again
And flowers drift through the rents
the bricrS tore.
New York Sun
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
6Eg ..yN!fEisY,o9 ! g
N~~N~~N~N~

The Emperor of China has bestowed
upon President Diaz the first grade dec
Grafton of the Order of the Double Ora
gOn.
The King of Portugal ranks we'll as
M amateur painter. His pictures have
been awarded several medals at exhi
billions.
Robert Friesen, German traveller re-
Gently returned from Iceland. says the
lcelanders are the most highly educated
people in the world.
The Sultan of Turkey rarely retires
before midnight, and is up again at )
o'clock in the morning. He eats little
and smokes much.
The Sultan of Turkey is a sickly man
and may die at any time His younger
brother. Reschad Bey, is said to be q
common drunkard.
Sir Frederick Bridge, a noted London
musician and conductor. says one of the
most discriminating critics of his ac-
quaintance is a cabman.
Prince Charles of Denmark can bind
a book, steer boat, pull an oar, knit a
stocking, take a photograph, play chess
and speak five languages.
Tong Shin Ye, new Chinese minister
TO England, was one of the second dele
CATION Of youths sent to The United
States in 1872 to be educated.
I.ynedoch, the title chosen by Graham
Murray, the new British peer. was first
borne by Thomas Graham, a famous
British general of the Wellington period
Winston Churchill. son of the late
Lord Randolph Churchill, is 80 years old
and already the subject of biographer.
His political career has been phenomenal.
Major Resmarets, the senior officer on
the retired list of the French army, en-
tered the military service in 1915.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
No CABBAGE Snake,

Recently an absurd fear has devel-
oped in the minds of some eaters of
cabbageS relative to the sO-called cab
bage snake The superstition is that
the snake pOiSOns the cabbagcS and so
renders them unfit to eat. The exist
ance Of such creature is denied by
our scientists, but so prevalent Is the
belief that at least one experiment sta
ton has issued circular denying the
existence Of the SO-called snake. In
some parts of the country q small
whitiSh ''eel-worm" has been found to
infeSt cabbages. The larvae Of this
worm prey upon the common green
cabbage worm, and hence are doubt
less benefit rather than detriment
% the cabbage growing industry. Some
Of the more superstitiouS people in the
South imagined that these worms poi
soned the cabbages, and tests were
made by scientific people to clear up
the matter. Extracts We're made from
the worms and injected into the hui
man system. These injections failed
to produce the least effect. 1t is there
fore considered that the character Of
the little worm has been cleared of the
accusation
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Still Safe.

A well-knOwn and very serious.
minded citizen confeSSes that the most
intimate friends of his childhood were
two cast-irOn HeSsian soldiers that
made the ''fire-dOgs" Of the sitting
room. He told them all his secrets,
and went to them every morning tie
first thing on entering the room to see
ii they had moved out of their 'tirSt
positiOn:' and his wonder was as great
as his relief to find they never had.
The New York Tribune tells story Of
another little boy. a negro, who went
often to a public library, and always
asked for the same book.
He seemed to enjoy il immensely.
and one day an attendant followed
him to an alcCve. where she found
him. the book open before him, looking
at the picture of an old man. also col
ored, being chased by bull. A wide
grin had illumined the little fellows
face.
whats the joker asked the at
tendant.
He pointed to the picture and
chuckled.
He amt ketched him." he explain
ed, delightedly. He amt ketched hln
vet"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
A Great Discovery,

Clayton, Texas. May 1.-lSppcial.)-
That genuine cure for Diabetes ha,
been discovered is the opinion of Mr. J
IL. BAILEY of this place. Speaking OF
the matter Mr.. Bailey says:
Il believe Dodd's Kidney Pills is the
best remedy for Diabetes and the only
one that has ever been discovered thai
WIZ cure Diabetes.
Il have a genuine ease of Diabetes
! have taken seven boxes Of DOdd'S
Kidney Pills and am still taking them
They lave helped me so much that
am now mp and able to work some
believe that if | had cOnfOrmed strictly
10 Il Diabetes diet | would now have
been completely cured"
Dodd'S Kidney Pills have cured hun
drcIs Of cases of Diabetes and never
once failed. 1t is an old saying that
what VIII cure Diabetes will cure any
form Of Kidney Disease and that's just
exactly what Dodd'S Kidney Pills do.
They cure all kidney diseases from
BaCKache to Bright'S Disease.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Protesting Against Rate Reduction


The recent proposition of ]. Pope
Brown, Chairman of the Georgia Rail
road Commission. to reduce the passen-
ger rate in Georgia from three to two
cents per mile was protested against
by the brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers. the Order of Railway Conduc-
tors, and unions of the blacksmiths,
machinists, telegraphers, boilermakers,
railway train men, carpenters and
joiners. clerks and car men. These or
CARNATIONS employed an attorney es-
pecially to represent them, who urged
that such reduction would work
against the prosperity Of the State and
lead to reduction in the number Of
railroad employees. as well as of their
wages. The Travellers Protective AS
sociation also protested that a reduc-
ton as proposed would result in fewer
trains and poorer service
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Very Awkward.

Mrs. Norton came home from cal
one day in such n disturbed condition
that it was evident tears were not far
in the background. She lost no time III
beginning her explanation.
",IOhn," she said to her husband, Il
am 50 mortified | don't know what
to do"
What is the matter, my dear?'
asked Mr.. Norton.
Il have been calling on Mrs. Pew
Grill. You know her husband, Major
pevcriI?"
Yes"
We'll, / have just learned to-day,
to my horror. that Major isn't his title
al all Major is his first name
Why, certainly. I've always known
that What is there so notifying
about that?"
Nothing" said Mrs. Norton. with a
groan. only that I've been calling him
Major every time I've met him for
the h. It six mOnths"'
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
THE END OF THE GRIP
REACHED AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF
COMPLICATED TROUBLES.

Deafness, Kissing Soundsin Head. Stomach
Disorder, Pnlpitation Of Heart and
Debility Overcome at Last
Mr.. Newman certainly had very
tough time with the grip, and it is no
wonder that he thinks that the remedy
that cured him can't be beat. His case
shows how profoundly grip poisons the
system and how obstinately it resists all
ordinary efforts to eradicate it.
Few cases can be worse than Mr.. New
man g for he had head, heart and stom-
ach troubles combined with great weak
ness He recently said:
"The attack of grip which had eight
years ago left me in a very bad fix. 1
became nearly deaf and my head ached
continually and was filled with Kissing
and roaring sounds. My heart nuttered
and had regular running-away spells.
My stomach was so sore that 1 could
hardly bear touch on that part of my
body. l had great deal Of pain i'll the
region Of my liver and the doctor said
that organ was enlarged. My kidneys
ached so at times that could hardly
stand"
"Didn't you give up and so to bed?"
he was asked.
"No, 1 simply wouldn't. My head
and my back ached dreadfully, but 1
obstinately dragged myself about, kept
growing worse and finally ran down to
almost nothing"
what did you do to get relief?"
"First l tried Il doctor, but he did me
no good. Then [ took all kinds of adj
vertised preparations but nothing proved
helpful until began to use DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. As soon as I got them 1
knew that I had at last hit the right
remedy for my case. The very first box
did more for me than anything else
had ever taken. They gave me relief
right away and in three months they
positively cured me. I think I was
scarcely ever in better health i'll my life
than [ am at present"
Mr.. William A. Newman is q we'll
known Camden county farmer, living at
Sagrada. Missouri His case was Sc
we're test for any remedy, but DR.. Will
Hams Pink Pills met every requirement..
Other remedies merely drive the poison
Of the gripinto hiding, but DR.. Williams
Pink Pills drive it out of the system.
They are sold by every druggist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

tough, and one of the chief character
iStics of the variety is its long keep
ing qualities. AS will be seen from
the Illustration, the bunch is compact
the berries of good size and uniform
\ number Of the State experiment sta
tons have tested the variety and speak
highly of it. If it does as we'll under
general culture lis it naS on trial, it will
be Of distinct advantage as a market
sort because of its color and its long
keeping Notwithstanding News.
When Lambs Need Dipping.
If mature sheep are troubled with
ticks, and lambs run with the flock,
most Of the ticks. in two or three
weeks after shtaring. will have left the
old sheep to live upon the tender skin
and amid the longer wool Of the lambs.
1t is, therefore. evident that money
will be saved by dipping the lambs.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
ASSAlLS SOME WOMEN'S CLUBS.
Grover Cleveland Sees in Them Serious
Harm to the Home

idiii ~ tllS nome.
What blessed thing it would be #
every mother, and every woman, could
realize the everlasting truth that the
hand that rocks the cradle is the hand
that rules the world'" says Grover
Cleveland, in the Ladies' Home Journals
current number, sternly arraigning Il Ger
tain kind of wOman'S clubs, whose objects
and intents. he declared, are not only
harmful, but harmful in a way that men
aces American homes.
The ex-President sees in the trend Of
woman's clubs a discomfort with home
life. with motherhood, and all of their
consequent labors and sacrifices. He says
1t appears in the movement to secure to
women the right to vote, and otherwise
participate in public affairs Mr. Cleve-
land says:
Let it here be distinctly understood
that no sensible man has fears of injury
to the country on account of such partci-
patton. 1t is its dangerous undermining
effect on the characters of the wives and
mothers of our land that we fear At a
recent meeting of these radicals high
prieSteSS of the faith declared: No mat
ter how bad the crime a woman commits,
if she can't vote and is classed with
idiots and criminals and lunatics. she
should not be punished by the same laws
as those who vote obey
1T is a thousand pities that all the
wives found in such company cannot
sufficiently open their minds 10 see the
complete fitness Of the homely definition
which describes a good wife as a woman
who loves her husband and her country
with no desire to ruin either"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

lacks of kidney d!Sor-
derS which kept me in
the house for days at
a time, unable to do
anything. What l suf-
fered can hardly be
told. Complications
set in. the particulars
of which / will be
pleased to give in Il
personal interview to
any one who requires
Information. This [
can cOnScientiOusl.y
say, Doan's Kidney
Pills caused a general
Improvement in my
health. They brought
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
A Handy Garden Cart.

No one realizes how handy smali
cart is on the farm until one has used
it; the wheelbarrOw is all right in us
place, but there are times when the
hand cart answers the purpose much
better. The Illustration shows how
one Of these carts may be made with
q little lumber and any old wheels
from mower one may have. If there
are no such wheels and shaft on the
farm, the local blacksmith can prob
ably supply the want from articles
of the kind that come to him. The IL
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
How's This,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO. Props. Toledo. 0.
We the undersigned have known F. j. Cheney
for the last Is years. anG believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and fnan-
clally able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST &TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
WALDING. KINNAN MARVIN, WholeSals
Druggists. Toledo. D.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and Mucous surfaces of
the system. Price sc. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
ITCHING SCALP HUMOR.
Suffered Tortures Until Cured

Suffered Tortures Until Cured by
Cuticura- Scratched Day and Night.
My scalp was covered with little
pimples and l suffered tOrtures from
the itching. l was scratching all day
and night. and / could get no rest.
washed my head with hot water and
Cuticura Soap and then applied the
Cuticura Ointment as a dressing. One
box of the ointment and one cake of
Cuticura Soap cured me. Now my
head is entirely clear and my hair is
growing splendidly. l have used Gu
ticura Soap ever since and shall never
be without it. (SignedD Ada &. Smith,
500 Grand St, Jersey City, y. j."
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Surprised.

did that medium show you any
thing that surprised you
Yes answered the inquisitive man.
"After certain demonstrations with a
guitar and tambourine | was astonish-
ed to find that my friends in the spirit
world had become such bad musi-
clans. WashingtOn Star.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Poultry PiCkings.

| Why don't you raise turkeys? The
price is high and they are easy to
raise, though some think it is diff
cult
| Special care must be taken in han
ding the eggs the first five days of
incubation, when life is not firmly es-
| tabliShed
The cause Of fowls taking cold is al
| lowing them to sleep where they are
exposed to drafts and feeding them
soft and sloppy foods.
1t requires capital to go into the
| poultry business on anything but a
| very small scale. and economizing on
some things is the wrong thing TO do.
Wyandottes have for the last few
years taken commanding position
among the fanciers Of this country, be-
ing Of American origin and great egg
producer.
A great number Of beginners who
are just becoming interested in rails
ing poultry. etc. do not know what
breed to select. Try Barred Plymouth
Rocks or Wyandottes.
The most necessary requirements in
preparing fowls for the showrooms are
the best possible shape, size and plum
age that can be obtained, including
clean and Well-cOlOred feet and legs.
Gathered from the Garden.
The best thing for the garden
brains.
Cut the black knot out OF the plum
and cherry trees.
A particular titbit Of the San Jose
scale is the currant.
Radishes are usually ready for use in
six weeks from sowing.
Bone meal and wood ashes In the
soil are great for sweet peas.
Probably no other small fruit will
give more weight of crop for the space
it occupies than the currant.
Don't trim the cherry trees now
Wait till June, and then be light
handed
To bleed the Srapevines by cutting
during March, April or May is bad
management.
Cold frames are useful for forward
ing lettuce and cabbage in spring or
early summer.
If the rhubarb is run out or moro
plants are wanted, it can be propa-
gated by dividing the old roots. Each
eye or bud when broken apart with q
root attached forms plant
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
lustraton shows plainly the mode of
construction.

IustraTiOn Shows PLAINLY the mode OF
construction.
Have a box of convenient size, being
careful not to make it too large, else
it cannot be pulled except with con-
siderable effort when filled. The width
will, Of course, depend upon the length
Of the axle. ThillS may be made OF
any suitable material, if one cannot
obtain a made pair, and if they are
home constructed it will be easy to
bring the outer ends nearer together
by placing a twO-inch block between
the ends next to the box and the box.
At the front end of the box a strip of
board is placed, to which the single
tree is attached.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
New Red Crane.

growing regions. the Regal shows
promise wherever it has been grown.
The vine is most vigorous grower,
strong and healthy and exceedingly
productive. The quality Of the berry
is very good. though not Of the best.
The skin is rich red, thin but very
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

great relief by lessening the pain ana
correcting the action of the kidney Sc
cretiOns."
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, 80 cents. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Buffalo, y. Y.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
NEW FARM GATE.

rollers attached. whereon gate panel
is supported and freely operates. The
cut shows gate in usual low position,
closed, and so supported at front end
that no leverage weight or strain can
incur to either gate or post. This inn
provement may be used as small sim
gle or large double sliding or swing
gate
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
New Farm Gate.

Serious defects to be overcome in
gates are strain and leverage weight,
which result in sagging. w. J. Slack,
Of Fort Wayne. Ind, has invented
gate which it is claimed will large
ly remedy these defects. A triangular
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Mean ADVANTAGE.

''Ethel, dear said the young news
paper man. do you love me-
Excuse me. Mr.. Pennibbs." replied
the fair maid. but [ must decline to be
interviewed"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
What Did She Mean?

Old Gotrox-That new black dress is
very becoming to YOU, my dear.
Young Wife-Oh. yes: | knew black
was becoming TO NE before l married
you.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
In a Pinch. Use Aliens Foot-Ease

1t Is the only cure for Swollen. Smarting
Tired. Aching. Hot. Sweating Feet. COrns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease a
powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cures
while you walk. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25c. Don't accept any substitute
Sample sent FREE. Address. Allen $. Ohm
sted LeRov " y
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

Pythagoras directed his disciples not to
wear the skins Of animals in any form.
and so their shoes were made of the bark
Of trees.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
medicine | have ever found for coughs
and colds-Mrs. Oscar Trip, Big Rock,
H., March &c. 1901.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

a wedding celebration in Cairo lasts
for three days. There is feasting during
all the time and the house and streets
are literally decorated with flags and Ian
terms.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
Turning OfIhe Worm.

Las; winter in the city bunko man
G,.i;c sleek, induced Deacon Jones 10 buy
Il mammoth golden brick: but Deacon
Jones this summer upon revenge is bent.
and not a city bOarder leGyes his farm
with 4 red cent.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04

A salmon on which all the spots are
in the shape of a shamrock was caught
In Ireland the other day.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-05-04
A VOICE FROM THE PULPIT.

Rev. Jacob D. Van Doren of - Sixth
street. Fond du Lac, Wis, Presby-
terrain clergyman. says: Il had at