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THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 15 , 1906.
Senator Tillraan of South Caro
lina questions the sincerity of
President Roosevelt in his efforts
at legislation against the railroads.
He says that the president's ad
visors are of the wrong class and
that nothing good can be hoped
for from Senator Knox , who , he
claims , is allied with the railroads
and the trusts.
Congress will adjourn next Fri
day until Monday without men
tioning the event of the Roosevelt-
Long worth marriage which takes
place Saturday. Congress didn't
want to establish a precedent for
adjourning congress for either one
of its body or a member of the
president's family. If congrees
was as careful about precedents in
other matters it would please the
people more. They seemed to
have established a precedent of ad
journing on account of the death
of a member , though that member
may have died between congresses
and have been buried for six
months or more. There is no
reason for adjournment for a day
on account of the death of a mem
ber of congress , unless that death
should occur at Washington while
congress is in session.
Complaint is made that W. J.
Bryan has caused a tightening of
the Chinese boycott of American
goods by saying to some Chinese
business men that their requests
for admission into the United
States of their laborers and work
ing men would never be granted by
the United States , as the laboring
men of the United States would
never submit to it. If Chinese
trade depends upon their hopes
for Admission as a laboring class ,
it is well for a man like William
Jennings Bryan to have enough
courage of his convictions to tell
them so , even though it be blunt
ly , and disarm them of false hopes
at the outset. If Mr. Bryan is to
be censured for this in China , he
will be upheld in the U. S. If he
is to bear the responsibility for
plainly stating facts , who will dare
tako the initiative in gainsaying
or deceiving the Chinese ? Who is
the better friend to the laboring
man of America and who the
better friend to the Chinese than
he who does not deceive them ?
The people are being blinded in
the work of congress as in previous
times. The bluff and bluster will
count for naught and soon , too
soon , will the American people
know that little or nothing has
been done to curb the railroads
and trusts or relieve the people
from excessive tariffs. Results
are what we are looking for and
let us expect nothing short of re
sults to satisfy the people. If
congress is slow in bringing about
these results , so much moro the
shame and less the faith that any
thing is to be accomplished for the
relief of our people. Th chains
which bind the .sonata" to the cor
porations have long been forging.
The farcse goes on. The net work
is strong for the protection of the
beef trust , the banking system ,
the railroads and telegraphs , the
express companies , the coal mines ,
trust companies , tariff robbers
and Standard oil. If we look to
congress for results and hold noth-
in promises or bills gotten up
only to be killed , we cannot re
joice until something is done.
When the time comes for our
representatives to return to us let
us ask them what they have done ?
Eleven thousand dollars for Miss
Alice Roosevelt's wardrobe and
trousseau is the value placed by
society gossip. Nearly three
month's salary of the president
the price of a splendid farm a
jgood home , but it's for Miss Alice
and if it will help to make her
moie beautiful in the eyes of
Nicholas Longworth it will have
served a purpose , even if the
White House dinner must be cut
down to mush and milk for a
season.
( State Journal. )
The bill requiring the railroad
companies to give free passes to
all state and county officials in
Iowa is generally looked upon as
a piece of hnmor , although the
house committee on railroads has
solemnly voted to recommend its
passage. The railroad attorneys
are certain that the measure is a
"josh , " for after the companies
have paid their regular quota of
taxes "this additional tribute
would be unreasonable and un
constitutional. " That is to say ,
passes given in such a way that
the recipient is under no obliga
tions to the railroads would be
"tribute" and an "unreasonable
burdenalthough passes are vol
untarily given by the roads now
without a thought that it is not a
good investment. The whole argu
ment proves once more that the
pass is given by the railroads as a
bribe , a favor for which something
definite and valuable is expected
in return.
Federal Control of Insurance ,
( State Journal. )
Ralph W. Breckenrige of Oma
ha , chairman of the insurance com
mittee of the American bar asso
ciation , appeared before the ju
diciary committee of the house a
a few days ago in support of his
proposition that congress has pow
er to regulate insurance. There
was an exceedingly large attend
ance oi the committee present , in
view of the first presentation of
this very interesting question.
After railroad rate regulation , the
question of the regulation of in
surance seems io be of the largest
interest. Mr. Breckenridge hav
ing made a special study of the
question , came before the com
mittee only as a member of the
American bar association , and
stated that he had no authority to |
speak for it.
Mr. Breckenridge spoke in part
as follows :
"The American people distrust
state supervision of insurance.
The companies expect from the
state insurance departments only
demands for money. This is not
supervision , nor is it protection.
There is a general demand for fed
eral supervision of insurance. I
am led to make that observation
from a statement of Senator Dry-
den in a recent public address ;
that nearly 90 per cent of those
to whom he sent letters of inquiry ,
upon this subject responded in fav
or of federal supervision. I , my- '
self have received hundreds of
personal letters from policy-hold
ers in all parts of the United States
favoring federal supervision.
There is a demand for something
higher than the mere collection of
license fees. There is a demand
for an accounting of the uses made
of the immense sums accumulated
by toil , prudence and self sacrifice
on the part of the millions of pol
icy holders. There is a demand
for something that will forestall
improvident and improper in
vestments , and extravagant man
agement. That will punish fraud ;
that will reduce the cost of insur
ance by immediately cutting off
useless expenditures. The con
ditions as now existing have been
bred under state supervision.
Their cure rests with congress. It
should not be carried off with
promises of being good on the part
of insurance companies or state in
surance departments. The coun
try demands regulation , and con
gress must take cognizance of that
demand. "
Kilgore.
We will soon hear wedding bells
again in this neighborhood.
The box social has been changed
Wednesday eve to March 2nd , in
district 39. Everyone invited.
Frank Kludsikofsky lost a good
work horse this morning. He
drove it to town the day before
and it seemed to be all right.
The postoffice has been moved
to Mr. Johnson's store , Mrs. Lance
having resigned the position as
post-mistress and wished the office
moved out of her store as she ex
pects to open up a line of millin
ery in the spring. She will have
the building moved over on anoth
er street near her dwelling house.
Carl Webber's store burned
Tuesd.ay morning , Feb. 6th. Mr.
and Mrs. Webber were out on
their homestead at the time. They
had been in the habit of driving
in , in the morning and returning
home in the evening. No one was
there at the time of the fire , but
their mother , Mrs. Schultz and a
young lady who was staying with
her. They were unable to save
anything , except some household
furniture. The fire was supposed
to have caught between the ceiling
and roof. Insurance about § 1200.
Down the River.
Frank Ashburn of Sand Creek
was in town Monday.
Aaron Grooms and family spent
Sunday at A. Haley's.
Protracted meetings are being
held at the Becker school house
this week.
The literary has closed at the
Kewanee school house and has
proved a success.
Miss Anna Becker who has been
working in Valentine , is home on
account of her sister's illness.
Albert Haley has returned from
Illinois where he has been the
past month. His uncle N. Haley
returned with him.
Mr. Becker's little daughter
who has been sick for some time
has been taken to Ft. Niobrara to
have aii operation performed.
Frank Grooms came back to
Valentine after finishing a short
course at the Grand Island Busi
ness College. He expects to re
turn again next fall.
The telephone line has at last
been extended to Sparks. Chas.
Hudson put in a phone recently ,
and also John Grooms. Jr. , a mile
and a half southeast of Sparks.
YoimssTEu.
Pure Barred Plymouth Rock
Cockerels and Pullets for ssle.
Cockerels from § 1 to § 2 each.
MRS. L. E. VIEUTKL ,
3-6 Crookston , Nebr.
The Red Front Merc. Co. carry
a complete line of Undertaking
goods , and have with them an ex
perienced licensed embalraer ,
which enables them to handle all
kinds of undertaking work in an
up to date manner. They can ali i
30 furnish hearse when wanted. I
Johnnie House was very much
surprised last Friday evening by
a number of his school-mates anc
friends gathering at his home on
North Table about 8 o'clock , it be
ing his 15th birthday. The sur
prise was given by Miss Hobson ,
his teacher. A number were oul
from Valentine , among them be
ing the Clarkson children anc
their grandma , Kathleen Keeley ,
Pearl Carey , and John Gould.
After playing several games and
enjoying themselves , they were
ushered into the dining room and
enjoyed a very nice lunch pre
pared by Mrs. House. If you
want to have a real good time you
want to go out to Mrs. M. G.
House's and you will be sure to
have it. John received many use
ful and valuable presents and it
was an evening long to be remem
bered by him and those present.
CONTRIBUTED.
"Use Printed Stationery and
Save Time.
For fine Job Work come to THE
DEMOCRAT office.
We have a new font of Smith-
Premier typewriter type for cor
respondence letters , circulars and
statements.
Try using more printers ink
and patronize home industries.
We're doing lots of job work
now and can do more.
Bring in your orders that you
want gotten out for next month's
use.
use.We
We carry a large stock of Let
ter Heads , Envelopes , Statements ,
Bill Heads , etc.
List o f Jurors for Term o1
Conrt Called for March
5th , Jury < , 1906.
JURORS PRECINCTS
Chas Howe El
A Babel Wood Lake
0 M Engert Pleasant Hil
C WDeaver Cody
PH Clark Merriman
S E Rossiter Cody
Ben Roberts Merriman
James Laurie Eli
V P Allen Merriman
Glen Dean Irwin
G W Fisher Sharps Ranch
Frank Eyl . . . - Nenze
M O Metzger Merriman
John Clausson Georgia
1 N Duncan Cody
J H Baker Simeon
J F Swain Kewanee
R Grooms German
J W Daniels Dewey Lake
W Kavanaugh Crookston
W H Mumford Table
Jake Breachbill Sparks
James Irwin Kewanee
Wm Heelan Schlagel
Wage earners take notice :
Brown in presence of witnesses
orally hires Smith for 12 months from
followin } ; March 1st at a salary of
$800. Smith begins work and after
live montJ-.s is discharged thru no
fault of his. Can he recover from
Brownv If so , how much ?
This is a practical question and ef
fects you. Send ten cents for full
discussion of this point. We will al
so send you circular advertising our
home course in Practical Law and
Arithmetic. Your ten cents back if
we do not give you more than your
money's worth.
STOXER COUKESrONn'WE COLLKUK
Aurora , Nebr.
Has 100,000
Strawberry & Paspberry Plants
The largest and most complete
stock of all kinds of fruit trees that
we have ever had to offer ; Crimsom
Rambler roses and ornamental flow
ering shrubs of all hardiest Kinds ;
elms , ash , boxelder , maple and bass-
wood , 8 to 12 feet tall. Small for
est tree seedlings of all kinds for
planting groves.
We have two varieties of rasp
berries one red and one black
that are very hardy an profilic and
are annual bearers. They have
home a good crop of berries every
year for the last fifteen years. Or
der 100 or 200 of these plants and
you 'will have plants that will bear
fruit. § 5 per 100 delivered at your
town. Order at once and pay when i
you get stock at depot. Call at
Nursery and select your trees or
send in your order by mail and have
it booked for next April den"very.
Address , E. D. HAMMOND , Norfolk ,
Nebr , 5-1-06 ,
New Hotel , 2C Near Depot , '
Electric Lights.
Chicago. House ,
Hornback & McBride , Props.
Guests for Trains a Specialty ,
Good Rooms , 2C Good Service ,
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Groceries
We have added a new and complete stock of - * "
Groceries to our business. Call and see us.
PHONE 97 ,
A. JOHN , DAVIS & GO.
71
FRESH FRUIT AND GAME
IN THEIR SEASON.
First class line of Steaks , Roasts ,
Dry Salt Meats Smoked
Breakfast Bacon.
Highest Market Price Paid for Hogs.
Cement Building Blocks
for Foundations , Houses , Barns or Chimneys
WESLEY HOLSOLAW ,
TH : EMPIRE CREAM SEPARATOR
Easy Running , Easy Washing , Clean Skimming.
Tlie Simplest is tlie Best.
Nothing to get out of order and will last a life time.
Recommended by all who have used them.
A practical machine sold on easy terms by
T.W. CRAMER VALENTINE ,
16 S . , NBREASKA.
GRANT BOYER ,
CARPENTER & BUILDER.
All kinds of wood work done to order. Stock tanks made in all sizes.
Valentine , - Nebraska
AYERS BROS.
Having engaged in the Meat and Butcher business , we
shall endeavor to keep the best meats obtainable in a
clean and up to date shop. We solicit a share of your
patronage and invite you to visit our shop. : : : : : : : :
Flour and International Slock Food. '
VALENTINE NEBRASKA. 5
East side of Main St. AYERS BROS.
J. BUCKSTAFF BB HARNESS
THE BEST MADE
We IS
use ths old-fash
ioned genuine Oak Tan
California leather. Very
best obtainable. Gives
long , faithful service. ft'
Trimmings perfect.
Thread , Irish linen. ft'i
Workmen , master me
chanics. Made in all i
. r
Asic
styles. your
dealer he has them.
Stand up for Nebraska.
ENDS OF TRACES STAMPED
BucKstaff Bros. Mfg. Co. Lincoln * Neb.
Notice to Creditors.
All accounts due the estate of
S. W. Holsclaw must be paid on
or before March 1 , 1906 , and if
not so paid will be placed for col
lection. ALUERT F. WEBB ,
3-tt Administrator.
We are making a specialty of
Carbon Platinos. Order the good
goods and you get them. Reraem-
Der that our Photos are guaranteed
and that re-sittings are given when
necessary. HALLDORSOX. 29
Lost between Fort Niobrara and
the Berry bridge" about the middle
of November , one brown mare ,
weight about 950 pounds , branded
M V connected on left shoulder
and cross-S on left jaw. Liberal
reward for information leading to
her recovery. ED BROWN ,
p-i Valentine , Neb.
Notice to Delinquent Sub
scribers.
We do not like to criticise the
people whom we have sent notices
to the first of the year. Some may
be out of luck or short of money.
In either case we are out of luck.
If you will try to pay a part of
what you owe and pay at the rate
of § 1.50 per year , which is 12c
per month , it will make us feel
better than to totally ignore our
statements. Some have already
remitted in full. We dislike to
speak of this in the paper but
many have overlooked or mis
placed our statements to Jan. 1 ,
1906 , and we hope to remind them
by this notice at much less ex-
pense than to send other notices.
Pardon us for again reminding"
you.
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