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About Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930 | View Entire Issue (March 3, 1904)
THE VALENTINE DEMOCRAT I M RICE EDITOR Thur < la > . March HMI4. ar tb > 1'ost-otllce at Valentin * ' , C i rry 1 county. Nebraska. ii8 Second-class man r. TEKM8 Subscription Sl.OO per year in advance ; Slv.50 [ When not paid m advance. Single copies 5c. Display advertisive l inch single column 15c per Issue or SG.OO a year. Ixcal Notice6. Obituaries , Lodge Resolutlon- iud Socials lor Hevenue 5c per line per issue. Brands , iJi ii dies S4.00 per year in advance additional space $3-00 per inch peryearjengraved blocks extra ; § 1.00 each. Parties living outside Cherry county not per Bonally known are requested to pay in advance 10 per cent additional to above rates if over 6 months iu arrears. Notices of losses of stock free to brand adver tisers. Opinions Expressed Regard ing the Opening and Price of Gregory Co. The Opeulns Indeflnatcly Postponed. Distinctly disquieting is the news from Washington that President Roosevelt will veto the Rosebud bill unless the price fixed for the lands is raised from § 3 to § 5. It is declared that the South Dakota delegation labored with him in vain , but that the president was obdurate. It is not at all likely that tlie bill could be passed over the president's veto , and this muans either the bill is killed , or the price must be raised to § 5 per acre , or § 800 per quarter. This will be a great disappointment - ! ment to the many interests which have laid such elaborate plans for the opening -of this reservation. The disappointment will be. keener because the whole matter was sup posed to have been settled. Of course the bill can be amended and passed , but a price of 85 per acre will take much of the vim out of the opening , as many will be barred from making entry on account of the amount of cash required at time of entry. This would not be less than § 2iO and might be as high as § 2 uer acre or § 320 for the quarter. . The Indian Rights association first raised the question , and seems to have reached the ear of the presi dent. The South Dakota delega tion is reported to be quite dis couraged over the turn which the -bill has taken , and their future course is' not yet-announced. They may undertake to pass the bill ov er the president's veto a probably impossible task. They may think best to let the matter go by and at tempt the negotiation of another .tfeaty. Or they may decide to . amend the bill and accept the president's terms. Argus Leader , Sioux Falls , S. D. The Argus-Leader need not be in the least alarmed about the addition al price of § 2 per acre making the slightest difference in the number of entries when the Gregory Co. land is thrown open for settlement. Anyone fortunate to draw a prize i ' can go to any bank and get the ! ( for the first ' - money necessary payment ment , and if lucky enough to get a ! quarter section in the farm lands he could easily get the money to . . pay for it outright without making the payments in installments. At the present time Indians on Santee reservation , onty 12 to 15 miles from Gregory county , are ' -selling inherited land from § 2500 to § 3000 per quarter section , and it is well known that the GregoryI county land is more valuable , that e in Santee containing much more sand and is far rougher. At the game time one quarter section there away up in the roughest part of the Missouri river bluffs , sold rec ently for § 12 per acre. Even at § 5 per acre there will not be an acre of land left unclaim ed in Gregory county in six weeks iftcr it opens. A. ROSEBUD n tiy B inr can r < e. j Earness protests are being re.tl ceived by senators and representa- lives from manufacturers-and exb porters against the anti-Russian c ; attitude of Secretary of State Hay. p One Chicago firm has wired members - cy bers of the Illinois delegation that bi uuless the secretary , of state radirj cally changes his policy of antagj onism to Russia the entire export business , amounting to many mil lions of dollars annually , will be wiped out. A Chicago manufacturer who was in Washington last week in connection with the hearings of the Grosvenor anti-injunction bill said that Russian firms had arbitrarily - trarily canceled millions of dollars' worth of contracts with United States exporters because of their belief that the officials of this gov ernment are intriguing with Great Britian against Russia's interest in Asia. This gentlemen said that the manufacturers of the United States had expended hundreds of thousands - ands of dollars in efforts to create markets for their surplus products in Russia and Siberia and were re ceiving cordial encouragement and cooperation- from the Russians un til the secretary of state began his propaganda asainst the Russian government. His efforts to reop- C3en the Manchuria question "last summer were extremely unfortu nate , but these could have been overcome if he had not made it ap parent at the outbreak of the war between Russia and Japan that he was eager to throw5 the fighting strength of the United States into the ballance against Russia. "What the manufacturers de sire , " said the Chicagoan , "is that the administration at Washington preserve strict neutrality. It is in duty bound to do that. There is no good reason why it should pre serve a threatening attitude against a people who are rapidily becom ing large consumers of some of our important manufacturing products. Mr. Hay is injuring business in terests at home by his course and I the sooner he is made to under stand that he must treat both par ties to the war impartially the bet" ter it will be for everybody con cerned. We do not want to make this a political matter and would prefer to have it adjusted without getting into politics. , If some thing is not done , and very soon , however , the manufacturers whose business is suffering through the imprudence of the secretary of state will appeal to the people. "The underlying reason for Mr. Hay's activity in the eastern situ ation , according to official expla nations , is his desire to open the Chinese markets to our cotton goods. That is a praiseworthy purpose , but he should take into account that we already have an established market in Russia for millions of dollars' worth of manu- facfures , which is expanding year by year and will continue to ex pand indefinately. We do not like Mr. Hay's brand of statesmanship. It is too narrow and unintelligent. Instead of using the vast power vested in him by his office to sub serve all American interests he is willing to sacrifice the most immediate - mediate and important for others which sre not fully formed. We cannot help believing that his pro fessed interest in the cotton industry - dustry is merely a subterfuge to mask his real purpose to win doubt ful glory among the professional politicians of the courts of Eu rope. " Chicago Chronicle. Coiif/reHsnifnt Kincnid , CongressmanXincaid , the states man , the law maker , the bill pusher - er , the lobbyist and the represena- tive of the 6th congressional district of Nebraska , is in Washington. His bills and his herculean en deavors have created wide spread respect throughout western Ne braska. He is likened unto the Moses of old , in his parables and his figurative language. He is going to make Ft. Nio- brara a permanent cavalry post. He is going to help the farmer , the cattleman and the business man , if but ifs don't count. So far he has helped the trusts , .the government policy and has not n even croaked on the passage of S bills : , as many prominent republic , can members have , which will soon u plunge the country into bankrupt- , and has % actually "presentedtwo n bills and ' by his -eloquence ' "and" E rjie.toric has passed one bill through 3S . , _ _ , - - * - fS ; > j the I house. Think of it , the man that 1 would make the government do this and that for western Ne braska , actually passsing a single bill which in no way effects the people of western Nebraska. More Local. Jim Hull is in Omaha this week. Printer "Jay Hawk" Johnson is in town. Wm. Brown is up again and in to wnO today. Wm. Skelly was down from St. Francis Missson Tuesday. Wm. Gulick , of Woodlake , was | in town on business Tuesday. [ Mrs. Elmore was down from Gordon the first of the week. Win. Jordan , of Rosebud , was ' in town a couple of days this week.r A. H. Stees and.Mr. Bliven , of Kennedy , were in town yesterday , j } Henry Ballard has come up from Woodlake and is night clerk at the Owl. Co. Atty , Clark and wife are visiting relatives in Topeka , Kan. this week. Wm. Steadman drove down from Kennedy yesterday against the hard wind. Geo. Hershey put in a fine new combination billiard and pool table in the Eldorado , Monday. A. B. Ries , of Crookston , was in town Monday and thinks af re turning to Valentine soon. Benj. C. Trowbride and Miss Flora Rownseville were married. at Merriman March 1 , by Rev. A. S. Jenkins. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will give a supper at the home of Mrs. Hoe- nig next Tuesday from 5 to 8. Price 25c. F. Kemp Heath and Miss Mar garet L. Kaiser , of Cody , were married by Judge Towne Tues day , March 1st. THE DEMOCRAT extends congratulations and best wishes to them. Byron Webb won the prize of fered by the Valentine bowling al ley for the best average score of two games. His average was 186 pins. Mrs. H. Hilsinger won the prize for the best ladies' score , making a score of 140. F. K. Bivins and wife returned to Valentine Tuesday from Utah Agency , being transferred to Rose bud Agency , where Mr. Bivens gets his old position as wheelwright. They are visiting their son Len and his wife for a few days. Frank Seger has rented 'his farm , 5 miles northwest of town , to Wm. Mumford and on Friday , March llth , he will have a sale of his property , after which he will move to Valentine to live. Notice his sale bill in another part of this paper. Mr. Seger is retiring from farming and will dispose of every thing that he does not need. He invites everyone to come to his v sale whether they want anything v or not. Free lunch at noon. j. We are making an effort to build tl a telephone line from Valentine to tltl tla Kennedy. We can connect with tl the central office here in Valentine. tln tlt A number of citizens have sub t scribed shares. At this time we have 1 eight shares pledged. Shares may be paid in cash or labor. I would be glad to hear from any citizen who feels interested in the line , stating how many shares he will take. The shares are § 100.00 rj each. It will be necessary to seb cure thirty shares in order to put in the line. C. S. REECE. la Map of the World. - , A beautiful map , valuable for refh erence , printed on heavy gaper , sis 42x6i inches , mounted on rollers ; on edges bound in cloth , showing our be new island possessions , the Transis Siberian Railway , Pacific Ocean H cables , Tailray lines and other features - h < ures of Japan , China , Manchuria , N Korea and the Far East. Sent on fa receipt of25c in stamss to W. B. . C Kniskera . T--M. , Ghipago & 'fa North-western R'y. , Chicago , HI. na Chas. Jordan , the popular landlord - lord of the Valentine House has been doing a good business since he took charge about the middle of December. Mr. Jordan has * v been in our city for about three years and was employed r.s cook at the Donoher hotel until he leas ed the Valentine House. He has had 14 : year's experience in hotel work , mostly as cook and it may be said to his credit that he has won popular favor as a cook in our city and is well liked as a man by all who have made his acquaintance , always affable and courteous , hon est and industrious and knows how to make his guests feel at home. In his present business he is prepared 1I pared to keep the travelling pub- lie 1 and people who find it neces sary or convenient to board , all being highly pleased and finding no complaint to make of their en tertainment at his hotel. Rooms are well furnished and comfortable , , lighted with electricty. People who find it necessary to stop in town for several days or weeks will find it a nice home amongst companionable people and prices are reasonable. Ray Lewis , a young man with a wooden stick for one leg was found in T. W. Cramer's barn one morn ing a couple of weeks ago , having been locked in the previous eve ning by Mr. Cramer ; coming home late he put his horse away and shut and locked the barn from the outside. The next evening his sad dle horse was stolen and he sus pected this Ray Lewis , whom he thought had been there for that purpose 1 the previous night but couldn't get away. Cards were put out by Sheriff Layport , offer ing § 50 reward for the arrest and conviction of the thief. E. E. Crane , of Merriman , seeing one of these cards and having seen this young man with a horse and sad dle answering the description on the card , notified Sheriff Layport immediately , who went up Mon day night and returned Tuesday with his prisoner whom he lodged [ in ] jail to await trial. Ray Lewis had been husking corn for Mr. Cramer last fall and had become acquainted with conditions and knew the lay of the ground which probably encouraged him to be lieve that it would be easy to get away with a horse and saddle. Recently he had been staying at Mr. Graef's on the table. Catholic Church Announce ment. On Sunday next , mass will be said at Crookston in the school house called Prairie Belle at 11 in the morning. Explanation of the Catholic doctrine after mass. Dur ing Lent , stations of the cross on Fridays at 7:30 : in the evening. On Sunday , 13th inst. , the Rev. Father Breitkoph , of Stuart , will conduct all the Catholic services in Valentine. From the Cody Cow Boy : J. P. Gardiner called at this office - fice when in town the first of the week and left some information with regard to spelt. He says that' ' he , considers the general yield of this crop in this country would be , about 40 bushels to the acre , and that it can be relied upon as a reasonably sure crop in this coun try. try.Frank Frank Mogle was in this morn1 ing to leave his notice of intention to make final proof on his home stead. Frank purchased a bunch of cattle this week from A. ewc berry , and added the same to his ranch. He is going into the ranch | business right and is getting - 'squared" to do business on a large scale. f J. J. Peck is now lying very low at his home on the reservation , having : been stricken with paraly- v . one day last week , we believe last Friday. There seems to - , < no hope of his recovery , and he expected to last but a short time. ' His daughter , Mrs. Bent , arrived " here yesterday from Devils Lane , ; . D. , and will remain until her ; father gets better or worse. . The Cow Boy extends sympathy to the family and friends of this unfortuC aate man . ' * ' & | VALENTINE HOUSE Valentine Nebraska V , I 1 RATES $1.00 tr $1.25. C. D. JORDAN , Propr. Opposite the Court House , 2 - blocks north of Depot. ' Jas. E. Pepper W. H. McBrayer Canadian Club INT. All the standard brands of Whiskies , domestic and ( imported Wines , Gordon's Dry Gin , and Cigars of the choicest brands. ' * lue Ribbon Bottled Keer a specialty. : : : : : : : Oakland Hunters Rye Rhi" Grass Dewars Scotch Whiskey JAMES B- HULL HEOWL SALOON Proprietor. _ Of Of Sole Agents for HERALD PUKE RYE WHISKEY Ale and Porter , And FRED KRUG'S BEER Choicest Wines and Cigars , VALENTINE X. NEBRASKA -ace : © a-uxm HEADQUARTERS FOR WINES , LIQUORS AND CIGARS OF THE CHOICEST BRANDS VaJentme - - Nebraska HENRY TAYLOR. GRANT BOYER. TAYLOR & BOYER , Contractors and Builders , Carpentering. , All kinds of wood work done to order. Stock tanks made in all sizesl ' ; s BSP'Work shop in Charbonneau's blacksmith shop. VALENTINE - - NEBRASKA * , Livery , Feed and Sale Stable . / " New Rigs Good Horses Careful Drivers Spacious barn , conveniently located , for splendid accom modations to the public who want to drive , or have hors es to feed. feed.SHEPARD SHEPARD BROS. ( Successors to Tracewell & Bonser. ) Valentine - - Nebraska. Wood Lake. Bert Johnson was a city visitor Saturday. Harry Hooker was in town Sun day evening. The literary Friday evening was well attended. H. Davis made a flying trip to Johnstown ' Friday. Wm. Smith and wile transacted business ] in town yesterday. , Old winter is still in his glory ; biting the toes and stinging the none. Emma Carlson and Alice Cyphers went up to Valentine Saturday morning on the local to visit their homes. Mr. Broomfield , a photographer of Johnstown , will be in this town about March 1st. E. B. Guwin was out Sunday. We , were very glad to see him out , but fear that he will not be able to teach this week. G. Montgomery , of Johnstown , was accidently killed on the railroad brack Friday night. The remains were buried Sunday afternoon. He leaves a wife and four children. xMiss Annie Till son , who is teach ing in the Groves' district- , came to own ( Saturday. Miss Anna re- urned Sunday afternoon , after vis- ting the home of Mrs. VVhillans. The sad news comes from Eugene , 3re. , that little Agnes Chrysler , well mown here , died of heart failure and was Iburied Februry 13,1904. The sympathies of the community are with the bereaved family in this their loss. The little baby girl of C. Scott and wife of Arabia has been serious ly ill with an attack of pneumonia. They brought tne little one to town Tuesday to be treated by Dr. Hall , but was too far gone and it died Thursday evening. The funeral . occuried at the Union church Satur ' day afternoon. A large circle of friends sympathize with the bereav ed m their sad Joss. The service was conducted by Rev. Cumbow. . The North-Western JLine Atlas. A Russo-Japanese war atlas has been issued by the Chicago & North-western R'y. Three fine colored maps , each 14x20 , bound in convenient form for reference. The eastern situation shown in de tail , with tables showing relative military and naval strength and financial resources of Russia and Tapan. Copy mailed to any ad dress on receipt of 10 cents in postage , by J. H. Kuhn , Ass't. Gen. Frt. & Pass. Agt. , C. & E" . W. R'y. , Omaha , tfeb. 7 2 M. WILSON , Proprietor of Valentine Dray , - Will do all kinds of draying- , express and freight work. Special attention given to fine furniture ,
