The Columbus journal., 1881-10-19

cutClSU an OEzdulLaIlOu Win tuS
view of doing Whist they may to Sc
cure a favorable result upon the
proposed amendment to our state
constitution to be voted upon next
year. Let the question be fully,
fairly and freely discussed, and
there ought to be no doubt of the
result.
We see that nearly all our ex-
changes, copying after the Lincoln
Journals report, set down the
speech nominating Judge Maxwell
at the State Convention, to Judge
Post of York, whereas ''the glowing
tribute TO the character and legal
ability of Samuel Maxwell was
uttered by A. NJ. Post, Esq, of
Columbus.
Winter il coming and you will
be compelled to provide shoes for
your family. When you count the
cost you will find il considerable
sum. Seeing that this il the case,
remember that John NJ. HOnahan,
opposite the post-office, sells boots
and shoes, made in the best manner,
of the best stock and at very low
prices. 25w2
"A communication, a little late,
says that to Mrs. Ellen Dutfey of
Upper Shell Greek was born
daughter on the 9th ult. that VIM.
Connolly, jr., had built q new barn,
and William, sr., q new dwelling:
that John Walker had rented two of
his farms to Seth Gibson for five
years and would himself move to
the south side of the creek, where
he will build next spring.
Quite a number of men gathered
iu the square Monday to witness a
scrimmage betw cen two of our citi-
Zens. There was considerable talk
and some demonstration of fighting.
We didn't see that anyone was in
jured, but such scenes are not con-
ducive to public morals. Human
nature, however, is by no means
perfect-men will disagree, and from
hot feelings, go to hotter words, and
sometimes to still hotter blows, but
still, if men can command their feel
ings il would be better for all con-
cerned.
j. B. Delsman & Co. have sue
ceeded by their low prices, the num-
Der and variety Oft line of goods
carried by them and also by their
uniformly courteous treatment of
customers, in building up q large
trade, which is steadily increasing.
II il understood by everybody that
farmers can there find a market for
everything they may have for sale,
and find there always anything they
may need in groceries, dry-goods,
boots and shoes, and the ten thous-
and nameless articles of use in a
household. 25-w-l
Pursuant to call issued last week
the County Republican Central Com
mittee met at > O'Clock at the Court
House and organized. After dis
cussing the subject matter of the call,
it was thought best to take no furth-
er action At present, and the COM
miitee adjourned to meet at the call
of the chairman, NJ. Il. Turner, ith
whom Republicans from every pre-
cinct and heighborhood in the coun-
tv are requested to confer, concern
ing all matters relating to the inter-
ests of the party in Platte county,
during the pending campaign.
Hon. c. A. Spcice and daughter
returned from their eastern trip on
Thursday last, accompanied by Miss
Maud Harpham, of Tyrone, Penn.
who is Mr.. Speice's youngest sis
ter's youngest child. Mr.. Speice
gives a glowing description of the
Old Keystone state, but he couldn't
reconcile himself to the pent-up
look that everything there seems to
have. In some of the towns nestled
down in the bottom of cups made
by surrounding mountains, il SEEM
ed a. though the sun would need
only about six hours to cross the
visible canopy.
Next to the mental exaltation
of the genius who coneeives an ex-
cellent drama, must be the intel
lectual delight of the successful ac-
tor who, as a medium of exchange
of thought, delivers the sentiment
of the author, with the full force and
meaning of every phrase, to an sp-
preciative audience. Third in this
train of pure intellectual delights
comes that of those who listen,
whose pleasure is only exceeded by
that of the actor and the author.
This is the secret of the popularity
of the kendalls. Their plays are
good and their acting true to ma
ture. 25-w-2
"A gentleman lately in Boone
county tells US that the new grist
mill at Cedar Rapids, near Dayton,
is to be a first-class establishment,
with all the moiaru innrovamaptu