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About Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1906)
THE VALENTINE H EMOCRAT I. M. KICE Ediu > r and Proprietor. MARK ZARR FOJ oman. Entered at the postoffice at Valentine , Cherry county , Nebr. . as Second Class Matter. TERMS : , Subscription $1.00 per year in advance ; $1.50 when not paid in advance. Display Advertising 1 inch single column loc per issue or $6.00 a year. Local Notices , Obituaries , Lodge Resolutions and Socials for revenue 5c per line p r issue. Brands , 1 ± inches$4.00 per year in advance ; additional space $3.00 per ? ear ; engraved blocks extra $1.00 each. 10 per cent additional to above rates if over 6 months in arrears. Parties living outside Cherry county are requested to pay in advance. * Notices of losses of stock free to brand ad vertisers. THURSDAY , MARCH 1,1906. Johann Hoch , who was convict ed last May of murdering his wife and sentenced to be hung , and who was twice reprieved , was finally hanged last Friday , Feb.23rd. . Former Speaker David B. Hen derson of the national house of representatives , died last Sunday afternoon of paresis , after an ill ness of nine months. He had been a member of congress for twenty consecutive years from 1883 to 1903 and was renominated to succeed himself in 1902 , but with drew from the ticket. His home was at Dubuque , Iowa. Supporting a newspaper costs a town scarcely a cent. Though the paper may be well patronized and the business men may spend large sums of money advertising the cash very quickly gets back into the channel of trwlo from whence it came. Nearly every cent a pa per gets is spent at home and it goes back to the merchants who delight in benefitting themselves and the community by liberal ad vertising. Boiled down , the facts are that a newspaper returns all , the money it gets , and its work of building up the town is thrown in for good will. Ex. The Decisive Point * ( State Journal. ) By voting to report the Hep burn bill without amendments the senate committee on interstate commerce has passed the rate question on to the floor of the sen ate where it will have to be thrash ed over in open session with .the house bill standing intact as the N measure favored by the leading friends of rate-regulation. I Fortunately the discussion has now narrowed down to a contest over a single point , and that point is so easily understood that no one need be deceived with regard to it. It is agreed apparently that the interstate commerce commission shall have the authority to set a new rate when an old rate has been found exorbitant or discriminatory. The point to be raised against the Hepburn bill is , when shall the new rate named by the commission go into effect ? This is the crux of the situation. The public says , now. The railroads and their friends say , after the courts have had time to pass upon the case. Experience has shown that it re- ' quires from four to twelve years B for the courts of last resort to come to a decision on the ordinary suit of a shipper for a change in rates. This is equivalent to no relief at all. If the railroads can carry this point they have won the battle , and there is little use in passing any law at all on the subject. There is no befogging the issue. The legislator who stands , as does the president , for immediate en forcement of the commission's rulings is a friend of railroad log- islation such us will protect the public. The one who opposes this , whether knows it or not is helping to thwart the demand of the public for protection. Now comes Senator Knox with A proposal bearing on this point , and which is heralded as a com promise between these opposing views. Senator Knox would per- mit the decision of the commission to be held up during the time need ed to carry the matter through the courts , as the-railroads desire. To appease the public , then , he would have the railroads give bond or deposit in escrow the difference between the old and the new rate , to be repaid to the shipper in case the ruling of the commissioq is af firmed. The suggestion is in the main so objectionable that we can not wonder it is said to have re ceived the support of Senators El- kins , Foraker , Aldrich and Kean. It is impracticable. It would force"every business man in the country to speculate whether or no , on a prospective court decis ion , for he would have to do busi ness for years at a time on an un known rate. Worst of all , the relief by repayment would be a farce , for the parties primarily'in terested , the producers and the consumers , cou-ld not participate in it except in the comparatively rare cases when they are also shippers. Moreover the provision removes all incentive to the rail roads to hasten their suits , an ex tremely important point. So cum brous and so misdirected a pro vision would seem certain to ham per any act to which it was attach ed. An effort to fasten the pro posal as an amendment upon the Hepburn bill now before the sen ate , will in effect be an act of hostility to genuine rate regula tion. A Lost Leader. ( World-Herald. ) The clay feet of the republican idol are again distressingly in evi dence. As the details of the num erable series of conferences held in Washington Wednesday become better known the nature of Presi dent Roosevelt's surrender to plut ocratic interests becomes all too plain. In the fight for effective railroad regulation the weight of the Roosevelt influence will be with Aldrich and Foraker and Root and Knox , and the. interests they represent , and against the demands of the people. Just as the president refused to enforce justice against the North ern Securities conspirators ; just as he interposed to protect Paul Mor ton and the Santa Fe rebater ; just as he refused to order the enforce ment of the criminal clause of the anti-trust ; just as he lay down in his fight for tariff reform before the fight was begun ; just as he has excused Cortelyou's abstractions of insurance trust funds by retain ing him in his cabinet ; just , in fact , as he has always yielded when looked for to lead the fight against the organized forces of plutocratic graft , so again he has yielded in the fight to compel the railroads to do justice by the people. These are the headlines with which that great republican news paper , the Chicago Tribune , an nounces the news of the surrender : "Roosevelt Yields ; Railroads Win. President Finally Consents .o Amendment to Hepburn Freigh \ > 'Regulation Bill. Rates to Go In to Court. Senators Clapp and 3ullom May Decline to Be Turned Over by the Executive Surren- ler. " The following will disclose fur- ; her the nature of the story told i * * by the Tribune's correspondent : As a result of a series of sen sational conferences at the White house today , President Roosevelt surrendered to the railroad crowd in the senate and agreed that he saw no harm in the adoption of an amendment drafted by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania , who has been charged with being the per sonal representative of the Penn sylvania railroad , and modified by Attorney General Moody. The railroad people are jubilant , and say openly that they have forced the president into a corner from which he cennot now retreat. President Rooseveltundoubted ly yielded to this amendment in spite of the fact that he believes the house bill to be the best meas ure now before congress. He yielded to the importunities of Senator Lodge and Senator Crane , his intimate friends in Massachu setts ; to the arguments of Senator Knox , his former attorney gener al ; to the picas of Senator Kean of New Jersey , his friend and rela tive , and to the scarcely veiled threats of Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island , Foraker of Ohio and Elkins of Went Virginia , that they would kill theywhole bill un less there was a specific amend ment providing for review of the action of the commission by the courts. President Roosevelt's view on this subject , his willingness to compromise with the railroad crowd after he had repeatedly stated he was for the Hepburn bill as it passed the house , are not accepted by those republican sena tors who have been particularly prominent in fighting the railroad crowd. Senator Dolliver and others think the amendment is in tensely obscure and that it will have the effect of throwing the whole issue into the courts , and absolutely prevent immediate exe cution of every .decree as to rates fixed by the interstate commerce commission. It is further announced that Speaker Cannon and Chairman Hepburn were called into the con- ference , and agreed to stand with the president in support of the amendment , and to do everything in their power to secure the assent of the house thereto. There is nothing surprising in this ; Cannon is the high-priest of the stand pat plutocratic element of the party , and Hepburn's lond-standing rail road affiliations are well known , particularly in the west. The corporation influence will be immensely strengthened by the surrender of Theodore Roosevelt , Standpatism will draw renewed life and inspiration from his ex ample , and the plutocratic bosses grow more arrogant and absolute. Republican reformers champion ing democratic principles may no longer cite their president to justi fy their course. Songs may in spirit them , but not from his lyre. Theirs is a lost leader. Has 100,000 Strawberry & Raspberry Plants Thelars pfc anrl most complete stock of all kinds of fruit trees that we have ever had to offer ; Crimsom Rambler roses and ornamental flow- Bring shrubs of all hardiest Kinds ; slms , ash , boxelder , maple and bass- wood , 8 TO 12 feet tall. Small for- 3st tree seedlings of all kinds for planting groves. We have two varieties of rasp berries one red and one black bhat are very hardy an profilic and ire annual bearers. They have borne a good crop of berries every year for the last fifteen years. Or- 3er 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 pou 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 delivery. Address. E. D. HAMMOND , Norfolk , Nebr. 54-06 The Red Front Merc. Co. carry i complete line of Undertaking [ foods , 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 al so furnish hearse when wanted. Go to the Red Front Merc. Co. for all kinds of wagon wood stock , wagon bows , iron horse shoes , etc. Send us your mail orders. . Prices 'ightand large stock always on land. 5-2 NESWPAPERS CHANGE HANDS Oae Sold Two Weeks Ago and Two Suld Last Week. REPUBLICAN \ POLITICS All Three Were Called The "Journal" and Tivo-Estab- lished Six Years ago. D. S. Efner , editor of the Chad- ron Journal for the past six years , sold plant and building to George C. Snow , the latter assuming charge this week. Mr. Efner goes to Omaha to engage in other busi ness. S. C. Stanhope , after publishing the Gordon Journal for the past eight months , has sold out to Geo. F. Williams who takes control of the paper this week. Mr. Stan hope goes to Everett , Washington where he will engage in business. Luke M. Bates , who has been publishing the Long Pine Journal the past six years has sold it to C. ' H. Lyman , the latter assum ing control last week. Mr. Bates was recently appointed register of the U. S. land office at this place , hence his reason for selling The Journal. Cherry County School TCotes. The Valentine Teachers' meet ing developed the usual interest. At the Rock School house one girl and one boy were learning about the various products in the world in their Geography lesson. Eighth grade state examination papeis will be ready by April 1st. If you have any pupils who de sire to graduate from 8th grade , write for questions. A scholar ship prize is offered. One of the best schools visited this week was No. 56. taught by Miss Jennie Bennett. The attend ance was large and much good work in Arithmetic was put upon the board. The pupils are drilling for an entertainment to be given soon. In conformity with a recent ruling of the state superintendent those teachers receiving credit for Heading Circle Work and at tending six weeks at some ac credited summer school will be granted a renewal of their certi ficates upoL passing two examina tions Heading and one other to be chosen by the county superin tendent. READNIG CIRCLE QUESTIONS. Psychology. Upon what does the degree of attention depend ? Give examples of attention pro duced by internal stimuli. Contrast natural and unnatural stimuli to attention. What is the effect of surround ings upon attention. Why should mental exercises for children be frequently changed ? What is the most essential con- iition of memory ? Can attention be given to more bhan one thing at the same time ? Of what importance is attention ? What is the natural incentive to attention. LULU KORZ , Supt. 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 md patronize home industries. We're doing lots of job work QOW and can do more. Bring in your orders that you want gotten out fornext month's use. use.We We carry a large stock of Let ter Heads , Envelopes , Statements , Bill Heads , etc. ' New Hotel - . X Near Depot Electric Lights , Chicago House , Hornback & McBride , Props. Guests for Trains a Specialty. Good Rooms. Good Service , Groceries We have added a new and complete stock of Groceries to our business. Call and see us. PHONE 97 , A. JOHN , DAVIS & GO 3 If FRESH FRUIT AXD GAME f | I 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 , BSSS ; EMPIRE CREAM SEPARATOR Easy Running , Easy Washing , Clean Skimming , The Simplest istlie ISesrt. 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 PRAMPR VALENTINE , 16 8 I YY. Wr\MlYltlH , 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 fnternational Stock Food. VALENTINE NEBRASKA. East side of Main St. AYERS BROS BUCKSTAFF BB HARNESS We fS THE BEST MADE use the otf-fash- toned genuine Oak Tan California leather. Very best obtainable. Gives long , faithful service. Trim rains5 perfect. 1 bread , Irish linen. Workmen , master me chanics. Made in ail \ styles. Ask your dealer he has them , Stand up for Nebraska. ENDS OF TRACES STAMPED BucKstaff Bros. Mfg. Co. Lincoln , Neb. We are making a specialty of Carbon Platinos. Order the good goods and you get them. Remem ber that our Photos are guaranteed and that re-sittings are given when necessary. HALLCORSON- 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 icr recovery. ED BROWN , 5-i Valentine , Neb. Pure Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels and Pullets for ssle. Cockerels from § 1 to $2 each. MRS. L. E. VIERTEL , 3-6 Crookston , Nebr. Xoticc 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 notica at much less ex pense than to send other notices. Pardon us for again reminding you.