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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
A New Being.

Shepard. I'LL. Jan. 9Th (SpeciaD-
Mrs. Sarah e. Rowe, who is residing
here, says she feels like "a New Be-
ing" although she is in her fifty-sev-
enth year. Why? Because she has
taken Dodd's Kidney Pills, that we'll
known medicine that has put new life
into old bodies, and has come as a
God send into homes of sorrow and
suffering. She says:
mo one knows what awful torture
L suffered with Rheumatism and Kid
ney TroUble. until l got cured by
DOdd's- Kidney Pills. This grand
remedy drove the Rheumatism out of
my body. nothing else ever did me
any good. Dodd's Kidney Pills are
worth one hundred times their price,
for they have made me, thouglI am
fifty seven years old. a new being.
l am in better shape now than L have
been for many years and 1 owe it all
ito D6dd's' Kidney Pills."
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11


at Hiram, Ohio, in 1865, and was edu
Gated for the law at Columbia Law
School AS partner in the law firm
Of Garfield, Garfield & Howe he has
maintained his Offices at Cleveland
-.
Dr. Adolph F'ritzen, bishop of Strass-
burg. has again issued an edict forbid
ding priests within his diocese to use
bicycles.
Col. W. H. Michael, who has just
been appointed consul general at Cal
cutta, served in both army and navy in
the war of the rebellion with distinction.
-
James n. HILL son of James ]. Hill.
the railroad magnate, is said to be Stat
ed for the presidency of the Northern
Pacific.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
The Stable Floor.

Horses, when confined, need good
floors On which to stand, and in order
to secure a good pitch in them suffi-
Gent for all liquids to drain rearward,
a good way is to have the planks 6
inches wide, inches thick at one end
and inches thick at the other. These
should be laid two layers thick With
the thick end under the manger. the
first Or lower layer should be put down
as closely as the planks can be driven,
so as TO make them water-tight is pos
sible. Assuming the foundation is lev
ell, this will give fall of about 5 inch
es to carry water away. The top layer
should then be put on with the thick
ends Of the p!ankS at the end of the
stall. thus bringing the floor up to a
perfect level. the only natural position
for a horse stand The top planks
for three feet in the center of the stall
should be u Of an inch apart Owing
to the slant of the layer underneath,
the urine then has d chance to run
away. and, as a consequence, the stall
is always dry. Especially is this so
if, when in cleaning out the stable,
small square hook is used to run down
the grooves in the Upper layer, insur-
ing q clear passage for the liquids at
all hmes.-Agriculfural Epitomist.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Doing as They Are Told.

Native servants in India have the
generally desirable though sometimes
inconvenient virtue of the Chinese
doing exactly as they are. tod. The
trouble is that they seldom use judy
ment.
Lord Roberts, during a campaign in
India, had ordered his man to prepare
his bath at a certain hour. One day
a fierce engagement was going on, but
the servant made his way through
storm of bullets and appeared at the
commanders side.
"Sahib," said he, your bath IS
ready"
Even a better story comes from an
unknown soldier, who was awakened
one morning by feeling the servant OK
brother officer pulling at his foot.
"Sahib," whispered the man-''sa-
bib, what am 1 to do? My master
told me to wake him at half-past 6,
but he did not go to bed till ~
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

then the termites have greatly extend
ed themselves in a residential way.
How to Offset their destructiveness
has become a very serious proposition.
The invasion of the United States
by the termite has become very thor
ough. 1t has been found on mountain
tops of Colorado at height Of 1000
feet.
Not long ago an accumulation Of
books and papers belonging to the
State Of Illinois was thoroughly ruined
by their attacks. In South Carolina 4
school library closed for the summer
was found in autumn to be completely
eaten out and valueless. Even in the
department Of agriculture at Wash
ington an accumulation Of records and
documents stored in a vault, on eXam-
ination proved to be thoroughly mined
and ruined by these destroyers.
Three frame buildings in Washing
ton were found recently to be so badly
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
COST OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
Sum Required Annually to Maintain
1t and Other Figures.


The White House up to date has
cost about 100000, of which near.
ly One-third has been paid for furni-
ture and interior decora tons, says the
Saturday Evening Post. Originally
the State Of Virginia gave $4,000 to
build it, Maryland adding $4,000. To
maintain the White House costs from
$25,0OO to $4,000 year, the appro-
priation for this purpose varying con-
siderably. But every now and then
there is something extra to be paid for
and Congress is called upon to give an
extra $4,000 or $4,000. The biggest
pull of this kind ever made was for
$550,000, which was spent a couple Of
years ago in a partial reconstruction
of the interior and in the addition of
winglike terraces and an office build
ing.
Every now and then a new set Of
china has to be provided, and usually
that costs about So, OOv-rather a big
sum from the everyday housewives
point Of view. Repairs run up to
large amount annually, white paint be-
ing an important item.
The President gets his pay every
month in the shape of a check, or,
more accurately speaking, war
rant" for 81, 1861, which is sent by
a messenger to the White House. A
memorandum Of the amount due is
made out by the auditor Of the State
Department and is sent to the warrant
division Of the Treasury, where it is
examined and marked as approved.
The Secretary Of the Treasury signs
it, the Controller certifies it as correct
and then Mr.. Roosevelt receives his
money. The smallest warrant ever is
sued by the Treasury Department was
in favor Of a President of the United
States. It was for one cent and was
forwarded from Washington to Mr.
Cleveland to Gray Gables, the SUE
being due to close the account of sail
ary for the fiscal year.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

AS Third Secretary, the consular ser
vice has been under his immediate
charge, and in 1904 he made Il trip
around the world inspecting United
States cOnSulateS. The results of this
trip, which are found in the recon-
mendation for the improvement of the
consular service, are regarded as Of
great value. Mr.. Peircc has held SEE
retaryships in the diplomatic service,
including that of first secretary at st.
Petersburg, where he was charge
d'affairs. In the absence of the Secre-
tary Of State he has frequently been
in charge of the State Department.
DR.. Plehn, who was speaker at the
recent German colonial conference, at
tributes the brutal exercise of certain
German and Belgian officials when sent
to govern black men to .'tropencholer,"
or tropical frenzy.
Ex-Governor William r. Taylor Of
Wisconsin, who has become an inmate
of the Old Peoples Home near Madi-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

lily. 1t is really allied to the dragon
flies and May flies. 1t is of tropical
origin, but somehow managed to colo
nize in the land Of the free and the
home of the brave. Fifty years ago a
travelling entomologist reported that
he was surprised to find termites "colo-
nized in San Francisco and on the
shores Of Lake Erie. near Cleveland,
O." The tc~,r;tes at some later date
tationS were attributed to other causes
until Prof. Oldenbach, Jesuit scien-
fist Of that city, discovered coy
family of about a million Of them and
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Productive Winter Wheats,

Tie, average Weight per busheI and
the average yield of the most produc-
tive varieties of winter wheat for the
past. five years, including 1904, at the
Ontario experimental farm are report
ed as follows: Dawson Golden Chaff,
500 pounds, sos bushels; Imperial
Amber. G12 pounds, IS bushels; Prize
Takcr. SOS pounds, SIG bushels; Sill
yer Dollar. 59.7 pounds, 81 bushels;
Budapest GA pounds, 55.4 bushels;
Rudy. Gil pounds, 55.4 bushels; For
tyfold. 50! pounds. 55.4 bushels, and
Egyptian Amber. GA pounds. $50
bushels In 1904 Dawson Golden
ChaR possessed the strongest and Red
Hussar the weakest straw, and Iron
clad, Tasmania Red and Pride Of
America were frceSt from rust.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

in the Department
of Commerce and
Labor since Febru-
airy. 1903. and has
been a member of
the United States
Twill Service Com
mission for several
years prior to that
time. He is q son
Of the late PreSi-
dent James a.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
lNclPiENT CONSUMPTION.
How GOOD Headed OF the In&idiOus
Disease.

How GOOD Headed OF the In&idious
Disease.
The happy wife of good old-faSh-
soaed Michigan farmer says:
'in the spring Of 1902 l was taken
sick general breaking down, as
1t were [ was excessively nervous.
could not sleep we'll at night, my food
seemed to do rue no good. and l was
so weak [ could scarcely walk across
thc room
Che doctor said my condition was
Que to overWOrk and close confinement
sad that he very much feared that con-
sumption would set in. For several
months 1 took Que kind of medicine af-
ter another but with no good effect
in tact. [ seemed to grow worse.
4heu determined to quit all medi-
cines. give. up coffee, and see what
Grape Nuts food would do for me. L
began to eat Grape Nuts with sugar
ana cream and bread and butter three
dimes A day.
The effect was surprising, began
to gain flesh and strength forthwith,
my Laryes .quieted down and grew nor
maily steady ard sound, sweet sleep
came back to me. In six weeks time
1 discharged the hired girl and COM
mcnced 10 do my own housework for
famiiyIof six. This was two years
ago. aud L am doing it still. and enjoy
it." Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Greek. Mich.
Tbere's a reason. Read the little
book. The Read 20 MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
AWFUL ITCHING ON SCALP.
Hair Finally Had to Be Cut to Save
Any-Scalp Now in Good Con-

Any-Scalp Now in Good Con-
dition-Cured by Cuticura.
Il used the Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment for q diseased scalp, dandruff,
and constant falling of hair. Finally I
had to cut my hair to save any at all.
Just at that time l read about the Cuti-
cura Remedies. Once every week
shampOoed my hair with the Cuticura
Soap, and used the Ointment twice
week. In two months time my hair
was long enough to do up in French
twist. That is now five years ago, and
l have a lovely head Of hair. The
length is six inches below my waist
line, my scalp is in very good cOndi-
ton, and no more dandruff or itching
of the scalp. l used other remedies
that were recommended to NE as good,
but with no results. Mrs. w. F. Griess,
Clay Center, Neb.. Oct. %, 1905"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
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country organized the last five years almost
wholly owned by the The farmer is king of the
land. The cornsalk is humble scepter, but it yields
2OOOOOOOO bushels and that than other kings
scepter though of gold and eweled did for him in all
the history of the world.
The may have hayseed in his hair, but he has
100000 worth of hay in the market We laugh
tho straw his mouth, bow in respect
before the valuable wheat produced in
year in any and.-kanSas City World.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11


- educator widely applauded and received
not only local but national recognition Through
k&W@H combination of talents not often in
educator he gained personal wealth we'll
as professional honor
let to-day Newton c. Dougherty has no longer wealth.
honor in the regard of the public
Is fellow about him. He is merely Convict No
oslo in the Illinois State prison at Joliet.
Why has Newton c. Dougherty fallen fast far
and low? The answer is old as human life on the
EARTH and long forget that manhood is more
than riches that must still be given.
Newton G. Dougherty in haste to be not merely
honoraby prosperous but uxurousy rich That he might
get money-much money-he set his honor and
his weleaned fame educator upon the cast OF the
dice In the game for wealth.
BE did this again and again and again. For long
time he and his sin hid. But there day
when he lost again and again. and his sin could longer
be hid 1t burst forth to alarm the guilty and astond the
free.
And almost in day wealth. reputation, the respect Of
men, professional honor and renown gone and
forever Because he forgot that the wages Of is DEATH
In day Newton Doughery forced to draw all the
arrears Of those wages to the uttcmost penny.
That is why Newton c. Dougherty has fallen fast,
far and low. That is why Newton Doughery has
to-day neither wealth nor honor name but is
merely Convict No. 951O in the Joliet prson-Chicago
inter Ocean.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
HoW's IEis2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
nny case OF Catarrh than Cannot De cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r J. CHENEY & co, Toledo. 0.
We, the undersigned, have known z. J.
Cheney Tor IKE iaSl ~ ye,,Is ID beiirve
l-n perfectly EoLOtrhis - ne. Iu,.Is5s
~'.sf~r-,rs ard Hnqrr'o'l- q, carry
UJt day OBLIGATIONS mad - h* -...u
WAiDfNG. KI&NAE & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Cat2rFh Cure is taIna internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Testimonials sent
free. Price Ijc per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constIpa ton.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

~. L
at Cottage Grove, Dane County, where
he has lived ON a farm ever since.
Though Democrat, in strongly Re
publican district, and in Republican
State, he has been elected to nearly
every office in his village, county and
State, from school director to Gov
ernor. The pathos of the old mans
retirement to the home" comes from
the fact that he lost his parents when
only child and was reared wholly by
strangers, so he closes his long and
useful life in loneliness and among
strangers, as he began it.
-
When DR.. Nansen goes to London as
Norwegian minister he will take with
him material for a new book he is to
write on antarctic exploration.
Francis Hendricks, who took his
turn on the rack before the Insurance
Investigating Committee in New York
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Boston Way.

Tommy, I wish you would run to
the butcher shop and tell the man to
send over two pounds of the same beef
We had the other day"
Eyes, mother, it will afford me IN
wonted pleasure to do as you request"
replied Tommy, as he wiped off his
glasses.
And Tommy"
Eyes, mother"
BE sure and tell the butcher to
send dressed beef-we wouldn't dare
let the neighbors see it come into the
house otherwise ''-Milwauke Senti-
mel.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

son, was the ia
m Gus Farmer
Governor" who, in
the years 1S74-76,
compelled the rail
roads of the State
to obey the law,
for the first time
in their history. He
was born in Con-
necticut in 1920.
came to Wisconsin
in 1913 and settled
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
turn Oh tne TACK De1Ore lne INSURANCE
Investiga ting Committee in New York

the other day, has
been Superintend-
ent of Insurance
of the State since
Feb. II, 1900, by
appointment of the
then GOV ern or
Theodore ROOse-
Welt. Prior to that
time he had served
two terms as May
or of Syracuse, two
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
According to Instructions

a British officer, in his expense list
oH government service, put down:
Porter, twopence."
The officer was requested to re-
port to the war Office and receive the
following explanation:
while executing public duty re-
freshments are not chargeable to tie
nation"
1.-THE item does not represent re-
freshments," replied the officer, 'but y
fee to a carrier
"You should have said porterage,"
was then explained to him.
When the officer had occasion to take
hanson, remembering Instructions,
he wrote in his account:
Cabbage, 2 shillings. "-Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

Thousands tell OF
cures n a d e by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
John G. Coleman, q
prominent merchant
of Swainsboro, Ga,
says: For several
years my kidneys
were affected, and
my back ached day
and night. l was
languid, nervous and
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Euphenisn.

Mr.. Smith, of Baltimore.-Was your
fathers office building burned to the
ground?
Miss Jones, of Boston-No, the walls
were left standing, but the ediice was
completely-er-intes - Cleve.
land Leader.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

way, has for sew
aral years been
third Assistant
'ecretary of State
t w d s b n e ton.
lis most recent
FORK that came to
he notice of the
ublic was as rep
sentative OF the
tate Department
t the Portsmouth
peace conference.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Warm Enough.

DO you think the new janitor has
n vocabulary that is sufficiently
warm?"
well, I should say he had. He
used to run a school for talking par
rots."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

termite is not seen
very often, and
there's the rub
which is agitating
10 ny American
scientists, and like
wise many owners
Of wooden struc-
lures in the United
States.
The termite looks
like an ant, but Is
not of tho ONT fam
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Economical Though t.

ooh. George" said Mrs. Youngman,
"my canary birds dead"
"Ycsr replied her husband. you're
not grieving much"
No. you see, [ can have it stuffed
Tor my hat next fall. and then the rest
Of the hat won't cost you SO MUCH
Philadelphia Press
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

How severe a young man is with
the love affairs Of widower, and how
severe an elderly man is with tk0
love affairs of a young fellow.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

lame in the morning. Doan's Kidney
Pills helped me right away, and the
great relief that followed has been per-
manent"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
His YfndicntiOn.

81 thought, Senator, that yoI were
going to insist on being vindicate1 be-
fore a jury"
81 was. But my lawyers have been
fortunate enough to find faw in the IL
dictment."
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
Money in II.

Bills-There goes man who is al
ways looking down in the mouth AL
yet he is happy.
Wills-Who is he?
Biils-Smith. the deltist.-C,,.ica. 20
Journal.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

United States that Of Canada that such steps
they may regard necessary be taken prevent
rights franchises being granted renewed by
eer Federal State Provincial authority for the Of
the of the Niagara River for power other pur
poses until this commission is able to collect the informa
ton necessary enable to report fully upon the con
tons and Of these waters the respective Govern
mens of the United States and Canada"
The preservation of the Falls depends upon the COM
bned action Of both countries It may be assumed that
the Dominion will be ready to such laws and enter
into such agreements be necessary to prevent the
the Niagara River into
Pending final legislation, suspension bill is highly desir
able measure raid river has already gone
Concurrent action by Congress and Parliament could
effect permanent prohibition of further injury.-New
York Sun.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
FOo1iuy Hubby.

"Let me show you the new novel for
married ladies'" confided the clerk in
the book store.
Novel; echoed the prospective Gus
toner. "Why, that is 4 cookbook"
mo, it Is a dashlng. breezy novel
with a cookbook cover You see,
when your husband walks in and finds
you reading what's apparently a COOK
book be will feel SO tickled &c is liable
to hand over the price of a new fall
hat"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
medicine | have eyer found for coughs
and colds-Mrs. Oscar Trip, Big Rock,
Ill. March 20. 1901
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
THE PRESERVATION OF NIAGARA.

REPORT recently submitted by the Interna-
tional Waterways Commission holds out
hope that the Falls Of Niagara may be saved
from any further despoliation for commercial
purposes No act of the commission can be
final but it has waved a danger signal in its
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

Some people in time grow almost
famous for hearing of things that
never happened
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
~~~~~N~~

Herbert II. i. eII,e, who has been
selected by the president to be the
irst United States minister to Nor
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

beyond comprehension 1t help in realizing the
nifty of the know that if the keeps up
duced amount of wealth within ten years equal to
half Of the entire national wealth produced in three
turtles It help still further to know that the agrcu
traI exportsthe surplus left after all home
suppedhave amounted in sixteen years to round
81 than the value of all the railroads
the country Yes the farmer has been doing things
scale big that ordinary comprehension hardly rise
to it.
And the things he sells, at prices which make fiction
tales of wealth look shrunken and rep
resens the total of his riches He still the that
this year has yielded him 100000 He keeps the
that pay him $5000OOOO0 year. single years increase
In the value Of his farms equals the entire national debt
He has money in the banl-big wadS Of it. Indeed
banks that numbered by the hundreds The 54
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind. Bleeding Protruding iiIes.
Druggists are authorized to refund money n
PAZO OINTMENT falls TO cure in II 10 -
days. Soc.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11

land with still larger assets to handle gets only $4,000
year. but Mr. McCurdy president Of the Mutual Life
himself $15O0CO year. and other members Of his
family who hold subordinate positions under him. nearly
twice much more. Can one believe that it tak>s
ability manage the insurance company than the
bank? Or is it matter Of experience? Then let ask
how much experience in the insurance business had MI
Paul Morton when made president of the Equitable at
salary Of $4,000 year? Does any think the position
insurance official more important than the presidency
of United States? And yet Of policy holders
money goes into the capacous Golfers of the McCurdy
lily than takes to pay the salary Of the President of the
United States and all his Cabinet officers and all the judges
the Supreme Court Of the United States. and the Gov
errors States OF the Union all thrown together
W. D. Vandver in The World To-day.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
FIELDS TURNED TO GOLD.

HE wealth of the American farmer is the Won
der Of the world With the magic Of a Midas
he has turned all his fields to gold. The wealth
production on farms in 1905 has reached the
highest amount ever attained by the farmer of
this Or any other country.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1906-01-11
OFFICIALS BIG SALARIES.

'sz~a REAT merit should have great wages But
swhen high salary only whets the appetite for
ri 1.-THE trimmings, the bigger the salary the bigger
the appetite. The Bank of Germany, with as
tx sets of over 5000 100000, finds competent man
4xto manage it's affairs a salary Of $4,000 q
- year while the governor Of the Bank Of Eng