VALENTINE DEMOCRAT
GEORGE M. GASKILL , Editor and Manager.
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Thursday , December M. 1911.
Washington News.
By 0. H. TAVKXNKK special Washington
correspondent.
The Aldrich currency system is
near enough to be taken seriously
by the country. The Aid rich
Monetary commission is hold in g
daily sessions. Banks favorable
to the scheme are bringing what
pressure they can on the member.-
of both parties to get them to \ iew
the Aid rich idea favorably. A
million dollar fund is being inised
to finance a campaign in snpport
of the proposition.
Ex-Senator Aid rich professes to
believe that he will be able to rush
a bill inaugurating the "Central
Reserve association" through at ,
this session of Congress. The fact
his idea is looked upon with dis
favor and alarm by the small
bankers and the people of the
country does not discourage him.
He has passed joker-laden tariff
bills for the trusts in the past in
the very tooth of the opposition
of the entire country. Apparent
] y he thinks he can do the same
thing with the currency plan ,
which ha feels would be a fitting
crowning glory to his achieve
ments as a statesman. But he
may be disappointed , as he is
reckoning without the progressive
Democrats and republicans in
both Houses who stand ready , to
begin a campaign of education of
the people to the tremendous men
ace of the scheme , at the first op
portunity that offers.
One feature of the Aldrich cur
rency plan which has been largely
overlooked , is so charactaristic of
the author that it may discredit
the whole program. It virtually
permits the central reserye associ
ation to discount railroads and
other corporation securities.
This is one of the concealed juk-
ers in the Aldrich plan. To mis
lead the public , Mr. Aldrich pro
poses that the central association ,
as he calls it , shall discount for
banks any commercial paper prop
erly endorsed by the district as
sociation to which the bank be
longs. In his public discussions
he mentions no other form of dis
counts than commercial paper ,
but there is in reality this added
provision : That the central asso
ciation shall discount the direct
obligation of any bank , upon a
certificate from the district associ
ation that the bank seeking this
discount has deposited with the as
sociation , which will be dominated
by Wall street banks.
The profits the banks can make
on straight commercial paper ,
which has a value of its own are
restricted to legitimate profits.
.But corporation securities have
chiefly a manufactured value , and
the Aldrich plan would enable
banks loaded down with undigect
ed securities , put out from Wall
street , to draw good money from
the Central association by depos
iting these securities with the lo
cal association. Tnis is distinctly
an Aldnchesque proposition.
The only definite thing in Presi
dent Taft's message to Congress ia
his attempt to prove that the far
cical tobacco trust degree is a most
excellent enforcement of the Sher
man anti-trust law. lie would
make the people believe tint tht
tobacco trust decision practicall , .
solves the ti ust problem. lie
complacently assumes that this de
cision is certain at some indefinite
period to restore competition , and
soften the evils of illegal mouoply
ti
if it does not .indeed completely
eradicate them.
Once again , therefore , the Pres
ident is found advocating iu a
message to Congress a cause that
is not popular with the people , for ;
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the merest tyro in the study oi
trusts recognizes the tobacco trust
"dissolution" as a victory for that
monopoly. That even Wall street
so considers it is evidenced by the
fact that th securities of the to
bacco trust are higher after the
"dissolution" than before.
"The 'punishment' inflicted
upon the American Tobacco com
pany for being : in existence in violation
elation of the law , " declares Chairman -
i
man Stanley of the Steel investi
gating committee , "is worth hun
dreds of millions of dollars to that
concern. There is not a trust in
the United States or in the world
-which would not give millions to
be 'dissolved' as it has been dis
solved. "
And the President devotes his
official message to Congress to an
attempt to make it appear that
this tobacco trust decision is a
great victory for the independent
tobacco men and the people !
Estimates of the treasury de-
partmentfor running the govern
ment during the next fiscal year ,
which have just been submitted to
Congress , contemplate a saving of
§ 21,253,921.43 , as compared with
the amount appropriated for the
fiscal year 1911-1912. This is in
contrast to past Republican per
formances. Mark , for instance ,
the following comparative figures
which best tell the story of Re
publican extravagance : Annual
appropriations ,
1890 § 340,000,000.
1900 600,000,000.
1909 1.103,387,508.
Per capita cost of running gov
ernment ,
1890 $6,00
1900 8.00
1909 12 40
Why have the Republicans sud
denly developed symptoms of
economy , this particular year re
ducing their estimates after hav
ing regularly increased their ex
penditures every year for sixteen
years ? The answer is that the
Republican department heads
knew extravagant estimates could
not pass the scrutiny of the Demo
cratic House.
Notwithstanding their admission
that they will be able to get along
for twenty-one millions less , there
has been no marked complaint
from the republican officials that
they will be stinted or hampered
in their work. The Democratic
leaders made it plain at the start
that the necessary expenses of the
government were to be met as
usual , but that all unnecessary
items would have to be cut out.
Sheriff Rosseter Surprised.
Mrs. C A. Rosseter gave a Stag
party Friday evening in honor of
her husband's thirty-sixth birth
day. Thirty-one guests enjoyed
the evening playing Five Hun
dred. The party was a surprise
in every way for Mr. Rosseter.
In order that he might not acci-
dently hear of the plans made , he
was prevailed upon to accompany
Charles Sparks to Carter. Mr.
Sparks intended to get back about
8 oclock but trouble on the home
trip delayed them until about elev
en. To show their esteem the
guests presented Mr. Rosseter
with a Thermos bottle and a box
of cigars , and Mrs. Rosseter a
lovely cut gass bowl. Mr. Cor
nell made the presentation speech.
Mr. Rosseter had to admit that it
was one time they "had slipped
one over on him" and seemed delighted - '
lighted that they had. A savory
three course luncheon was served ,
Mr. Cumbow , Mr. Sparks , Mr.
Morrissey and Mr. Jackson as
sisting. Punch was served
throughout the evening. Those
present were Messrs. Rosseter ,
Cumbow , Jackson , Sparks , Mor-
" sscy , Walcott , Davenport , Hoe-
[ ji r , Kincaid , Tobien , Cornell ,
Nicholson , Compton , Hoxey , Jen-
oings , Scott , Noyes , Lamoureaux * . ,
Iroerg , Sherman , Meer , Flynn ,
Bivens , Hornby , Fischer , Howe ,
Cyphers , Morey , Gaskill , Slon-
icker and Clark. Mr. Yoerg
tvon the prize for highest score , a
icatly bound card club record ,
ind Mr. Scott won the prize on a
juessing contest.
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Economizes Butter , Flour ,
Eggs i makes the food more
appetizing and wholesome
TSae only Baking Powder made
from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar
Mrs. George Laraoureaux en
tertained twenty-four ladies Tues
day evening at Five Hundred.
The rooms were made more beau
tiful with Christmas decorations
and flowers. The prize for high
est score was won by Miss Laur.-
entia Haley , and Miss Ethel Sher
man won the prize for lowest
score. A prize was also given for
cutting the highest card and was
won by Mrs. Mark Cyphers. A
dainty two course luncheon was
served. The ladies present were
Mesdkmes Hornby , Kincaid , Rice ,
Charles Sparks , Brayton , Nichol
son , Levi Sparks , Hoenig , George
Cyphers , Mark Cyphers , Wells ,
Rosseter , Jackson , Cornell , Frank
Fischer Jr. , Noyes , Chapman and
VVooster. Misses DonoherSher-
man,1 Cyphers , Haley , Gordon
and Quigley.
Womans' Improvement Club.
Enthusiasm manifest in the
work of this club is already result
ing in practical helpfulness. A
"Relief Committee" has just been
appointed , Mrs. Moon , chairman ,
and any worthy person making
application may receive help in
the way of clothing ana other nec-
cessaries donated by the various
members. It is hoped that there
may be no limit to the sphere of
the clubs' usefulness to the com
munity. The next meeting will
be held Jan. 4 , at the court room.
Miss Eva Hobbs has been rec
ommended for post mistreess at
Simeon , Orders from Washing
ton state that the office will be dis
continued on January 15 , and up
to this time no word has been re
ceived of its reinstatement.
NOW IS THE TIME TO SELECT YOUR
CHRISTMAS GIF
Our line of Furniture is most complete in every
respect Novelty lines included.
Music Cabinets , Ladies Desks , Book Oases , Mag
azine Eacks , Library Tables , China Closets , etc.
The Popular Peerless Card Table makes a very
fine present. We have them , round or square
A Large Assortment of Rockers , including
children's size.
kinds of Rugs , both great and
Couch Covers and Portiers
Carving SetsSilver Knives and Forks.
Coffee Percolators Aluminum Ware.
Fancy China and Decorated Lamps.
A selection of any of the above named articles
will make a very suitable gift. We have them.
What is better than a Gillette Safety Razor
for your husband or boy's present ? We have
the different styles.
For the Children and small people we have a
big line of Dolls and Doll Heads , Skates , Flexible -
ible Flyer Sleds , Wagons , Pocket Knives , Bifles ,
Air Guns , and $1 Watches.
For the High School Student buy a Pennant.
We have a dandy bunch and all § 1.00 or under.
Any member of the family can use a Traveling
Bag , Suit Case or Trunk for their holiday trip.
We have them in all sizes and styles and. the
prices are right too.
Call at our store and you will need to look no
farther for anything in the above lines or any of
our many other lines. 4
Fischer's. Hardware.
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We desire to announce that we are not clos
ing out , but are still selling the very best goods
at reasonable prices.
Our line of John Deere Implements , Yelie
Buggies , Moline and Davenport Boiler Bearing
Wagons and Samson Windmills is complete
and priced right.
- We also have a large stock of lumber , lime ,
Wall Plaster , Cement , Brick , Sash , Doors , etc.
Is it not good policy to patronize a firm who
expects to.continue in business and intends to
handle the same line of goods for years to come.
We never advertise so-called bargains
because we have always had our goods priced
right.
A. E. Morris. W. W. Morrissey. Dr. C. W. Noyes
Go to the
Stock Exchange Saloon
VALENTINE'S PURE LIQUOR CENTER
f Walther F. A. Meltendorff , Propr. V
Which is Your Boy
on
the right is happy be
cause his stockings
never give his mother
nor himself any trouble.
He plays hard all day
and goes in at night
with no holes in them
and no fatigue in his
feet. He wears
your boy equally
as fortunate ?
Don't take chances and se
lect stockings carelessly for
your boy and then scold him
for tearing or wearing them /I
out. Buy 7pi5h3ettfle&a < for
him , they are guaranteed
A , JOHN & COMPANY
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Mrs. J. F. Daniels , of
Sip , Ky. , writes : "I was
so sick for years
I had to hire my work
done , most of the time.
I had given tip hope. When
I began to take Cardui , I
knew , right away , it was
helping me. Now , I am
better than ever before in
my life , and Cardui did it"
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The Woman's Tonic
Cardui has helped th ous-
ands " weak , tired , worn
out women , bach health.
It has a gentle , tonic ac
tion on the womanly sys
tem. It goes to the cause
of the trouble. It helps , it
helps quickly , surely , safe
ly. It has helped others.
Why not you ? It will.
Try it. Get a bottle today !
When you do your shopping
: all at A. John's first.
Two i-room houses for rent.
It Ht Bice , frfj
Valentine
Wm. B. Dunbar of Cody was
here Tuesday evening on business.
Jos Weisner , N. J. Uck and
W. F. Parker were up from Wood
Lake , Tuesday.
' John M. Tucker and Anna E.
Faddis were married at Bassett ,
Xebr. , on Saturday , Dec , 9 , Judge
[ Morgan officiating.
The county commissioners were
in session the first of the week.
Appraising school lands occupied
most of their time.
Mrs. Mary Shields and daugh
ter returned from Arabia the first
of the week where they had been
visiting Mrs. Shields brother , M.
P. Jordan , and other friends.
G. A. Chapman received word
Friday of the death of bis oldest
sister. He left that night for
Onawa , Iowa , to attend the funer
al.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Wednesday afternoon , Dec. 13 ,
at one o'clock , in St. John's
church , by Rev. W.V. . Wells ,
over the remains of Mrs. Edward
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Ormisher , Jr. , who died on Tues
day morning. A large number
of relatives and friends filled the
church to pay their last respects
to the memory of this young bride
of less than a year , and to express
by their presence a heartfelt sym
pathy for the husband thus sadly
foreaved.
