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The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18
THE FLYING SOUIKREL.

Among the small animals which are
quite rare sight to city folks, and even
dwellers in the towns, is the cunning
little flying squirrel. This is really q
wonderful creature, and seems to be o
compromise between bird and an
animal. 1t is about five inches long as
to its body, which is black and gray and
white beneath, and carries bushy tail
quite five inches in length, having a
peculiar construction which assists it in
its fight from tree to tree, but the main
apparatus used in flying or in reality
leaping, is loose membrane connected
to the front and hind legs on each
side, which the squirrel has the power
to expand at will, thus increasing the
surface presented against the air. When
it arrives within six or eight feet of its
intended landing place, it changes its
position so as to light upon its feet
against the tree, while the membranes
become greatly reduced and are not at
all in the way.
They live in decayed trees, where, if
not disturbed, they become quite num-
erous. They are difficult to catch, and
bite viciously when captured, but they
are easily domesticated and make admi-
rable pets, and soon become an unfail-
ing source of amusement to the chill
dren. They live upon nuts, acorns, in
sects, and are said to eat small birds.
Every evening, y family of three or
four of these interesting, surviving dem
izens of Our suburban woods, who make
their home in Q giant oak. sail across
the street, one after the other, to tree
at the residence of the writer, where
they scamper about the limbs searching
for their favorite food. It seems from
their actions that they are nocturnal in
their habits, and pass the day snugly
curled up in their home in the old oak,
which probably accounts for their sur
vival long after the dainty gray and
fox squirrels have disappeared.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

~ Aanoo e Wos, anA - lodhoa @ svoeA
H )est - Aeezt - hee yellow IN.
4is td1ses keDe timo % hce falEy feo4
Dst 70 Ten hG - ssssst - did ne6Aaea
~ eseuned % seaAely: ~ svspang staT.
uAdho oiGhod % p0ooeoo T. 66Q0 1OvoR b
Moro Aopeloesly lost TO him, boi&G % faR
h thS nishss b,1s vaalt than TO HIN vas
And mHe. h Was boshful. vuwan's amils
Woud bring the red 70 his sunbl6Wned fnco.
WIN novee . look In return, the Whf1o
Ho admiyod hsg beauty and Winsome Qoeo.
Afose Walts, With its measure q bliss,
Ghe sespped IN The shadow to button her
Glove.
he, moved BY the music, imprinted Q kiss
On the round white arm that Was lust aoovo.
Ihsn. t1smbline, b dared not raise HE syso,
So much b feared her cold disdain;
An hoDo gone losover. - GunNSht dies
To gladden. the same day neveI agAin.
At last her voice broke the 10y spsll
with: sWalter, I'm sorry TO trouble you,
deax,
But yo1 f.stsnsdt that ono 20 snug end % well.
Can't You button the other While we are
hDfofs
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

WILLIAM X. VANDERBILT, who has
somehow been classed by the public as the
head of the Vanderbilt family, though his
brother is the more important financial
figure, looks almost like boy. He moves
about town briskly and amiably. and his
popularity among people of all sorts d
very great. There is none of the ostenta-
tiOn about him that most rich men display
He is of medium height, ruddy-cheeked,
bright-eyed, and has an endless fund of
good humOr.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18
Tue COURT ASSERTS 1TsEL

One day when the late Chief-Justice
Sheply was sitting on the Supreme
Bench of Maine question of law came
up in q case in which pompous men,
Der of the bar acted as counsel. The
Judge remarked that he should rule
upon it such and such way. But"
said the attorney, in q manner calcu-
lated to impress the Court, Il should
like to argue that question before it is
decided. " II shall rule so aud so," was
the Judges reply. @Well," said Mr..
Pompous, drawing himself up. IF that
is the case shall submit, with much
emphasis on the e." "The Court ex-
poets you to submit. sir" replied the
Chief-Justice sternly, and went on with
the business as if the pompous lawyer
did not exist. In relating this story the
Eastern State is reminded of an incl
dent in the judicial career of BLUFF Old
Ben Wade" Once when trying q case
his rulings made the Prosecuting At
torney sDarl out: Il have always un-
derstood that it was the province OF the
Jury to decide the facts; the Court has
nothing to do with them" Gentle
men," replied the unmoved Judge,
the attorney of the State is correct;
it is your province to decide the facts.
The Court has nothing directly to do
with them; If it had it would not take
long" The retort prompted the juU
to return q verdict Of acquittal after
few minutes consideratiOn.-Le,cistoa
(Me.) Journal.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

Exists when the Kidneys lose thsfR actavfty.
Prompt measures should b taken to renew IL,
other organic troubls. Il to b spprehsndsd -
eonsequsnes. Hoststter's Stomach Bittsrs 10 .
most desirable diuretjc. - it, stimalatve action
upon these organs never crosses the border line
Of safety and msrgss into irritation, - do many
stimulants used for the same purpose by the
careless and uninstructed. The stimuli Of CONF
msree. nery and unmedicatsd, arc not suitable
corrective agents in . case like this. They ex-
cite without producing . permanently desirable
result. Tho Just medium between them and
an Intellectual diurstic ia the Bitters. which 10
also . specific for malarial complaints. dys-
pepsia, constipation and rheumatism.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

The superstitious belief that human
beings should sleep with their heads to the
north is now believed to be based upon q
scientific principle. The French Academy
Of Sciences has made experiments Upon
the body of guillotined man which go to
prove that each human body is in itself an
electric battery, one electrode being repre-
sented by the head and the other by the
feet. The body of the subject upon which
experiments were made was taken imnedi-
ately after death and placed upon q pivot
free to move in any direction. After some
vacilation the head turned toward the
north, the pivot board remaining station
ary. One Of the professors turned it half
way around, but it soon regained o posi-
ton with the head piece to the north, and
the same results we're repeatedly obtained
until organic movement ceased.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18
Aria Lsndy IN the United States.

Maj. Powell. Of the geological survey.
says there arc 1000. O0e, 900 acres of arid
land in the United States needing irriga-
tion, but when irrigated, fertile and GER
tain to produce good. crops. OF the bill
lion acres about 60 10000 acres are
now under cultivation by irrigation, and
about 100, ,0OO, 900 altogether can be rem
dered arabic by that method. Mr.. Powell
intimates that the construction Of reser-
volrs, canals and other works necessary
will cost $40 an acre. Assuming that 100. :.
0OO, ,OOO acres are to be redeemed in this
way, the cost will aggregate 81 ,OOO, ,OOO,-
QUO. The work, he thinks, ought not to
be done BY the government, but by large
private corporations. which may acquire
large bodies Of said lands and make Q
profitable business of bringing them under
cultivation.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18


While making his usual rounds yesterday
. Post representative happened in Sam
Raphael's cigar store. As the two had not
met in some time the conversation ut last
drifted to Sans good fortune in holding
one-twentieth of ticket NJ. 25.369. which
drew the $5O.O 900 prize in the Louisiana State
Lottery. Naturally. Of course. Sam seemed
much pleased at having held the winning
number. but in his conversation and from
outward appearance there was nothing to
indicate any change in his usual business
routine. but on the contrary he assured the
Post man that he would continue his busi-
dess on the same scale and devote his per-
sOnal attention to his trade as formerly. In
reply to the question as to whether he had
any trouble in getting the money from the
lottery company he said that Uncle Joe
Baldwin. who held another twentieth Of the
same ticket. and he both sent their tickets
through the Wells Fargo Express company
and promptly received the money through
the same company. The Post man then
said good-day and started in search Of
Uncle Joe Baldwin. but failed to find him.
Houston Ter Post Nov l.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

CAPT. DRAKE, . prominent farmer Of
Marlboro county, South Carolina, has
beaten the worlds record for raising the
most corn per acre upon his land. He
raised $50 bushels and 40 pounds from one
acre, and il competing for . $3.50 prize
offered by the national department Of ag-
riculture for the greatest yieli.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

'TIs sad to see . woman growing old before her
time,
All broken down and hopeless when life should
hold its prime;
She feels herself burden when . blessing she
should be,
And longs for death to bring her release from
misery.
II these poor. DISCOURAGED women who
the use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. how eagerly they would hasten to avail
themselves OF tt They ought to know 1t.
and try it Every woman who il still healthy
ought to be told about the won 1erful virtue
In this medicine. and understand that it is
Q safeguard against the terrible diseases
common to her sex. It is guaranteed to
give satisfaction. or money paid for it will
be refunded
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18
THE HONEST GROCER.

Il noticed Mrs. Browns little girl
pick . nice apple out of the barrel while
she was here with her mother, said
Mrs. Troubleraiser to the gro
Ger. II don't see how some
people can bring their children
mn 80. You must loose . great deal BY
this petty pilfering.
~Not at all, ma'am," replied the gro
cer. II saw her take the apple and
ohured her mother for . quart
HdrDer's BGzar.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

when Baby was sick. vs gave her Caseoria.
when she Was aChild. she cried for Cassoria.
when she became Miss. she chung to Castoria.
When che had Cslldren. she gave them Caseoria.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

The oldest daughter Of Senator Allen,
of the new state of Washington, is Is years
of age, yet she is an expert typewriter, and
has for some time acted as private secre-
tary to her father.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

A REGION where buffalos are increas-
ing, and that at rapid rate, is north
Australia. Specimens of the wild buffalo
were introduced in 1923, and vast herds
are said to be now wandering over the
eOuntYv
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

QUEEN VICTORIA is breaking down rap
idly. She is lame from rheumatism, and
her mind is not as bright as it was. Since
she learned that tho Prince of Wales has
an incurable disease she has failed rapidly.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

A FASHIONABLE HAT.--See, Charley,
Miss Silver is soon coming round the cor
ner. see the feathers in her hat.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

A GIRL At Reading, Penn. postponed
her wedding because she was unable to Sc
cure the white horses owned by q certain
livery man for the date she had fixed. The
animals we're in great demand for we'd
dings, and are said to bring luck to the
bride.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

FOE BRONCHIAL. AsrHMArIc. AND Pull
MONARY CoNPLAINrs. "Br0nn's bronchial
Troches" have remarkable curative proper
ties. Sold only IN b01es.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

I'D rather De wild turkey and live on
the prairie. said q little boy, than be a
tame turkey and be killed every year.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

AMT A FINE IMPROVED FARM
On ~ for sale in Shell Creek valley,
% ~ near Columbus, containing 30
U@4 acres of land; about 12U acres
mainler mostly in clover and blue grass pasture
and hay land; $50 fruit trees.-apples, pears,
cherry, plums, ETC.. some bearing; all kinds Of
grape vines. The farm entire il fenced, and di-
v,ded into small fields by fence Dwelling house
Of seven rooms. granary, corn cribs, large horse
stable with hay-mow, cattle harm which holds 80
tons of hay; hog house: wells; running water
in pasture. For further particulars inquire at
JOURNAL Office, or address, H. B.. care Of jour
NAL. Columbus, Nebr. 22maytf
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

ONE ENJOYS
Both tho method and results whea
Syrup Of Figsistaken; it Is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, andac
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidney,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Fig i the
only remedy Of IT. kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing 70 the taste and ac.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial mits
Effects prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to al and have made 4
The most popular remedy known. I.
Syrup Of Figs II for sale in 60a
and 81 bottles BY al leading drug
gista Any reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA 70 SNRUP ca
sAs hRAsoisco! car.
l0USKniE. ~. AEw v0Ax. ~
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

DEATH always loves Q shining mark
Most truthfully tits said.
En- SO does Time, and he puts it oft
On top of the human head.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

A FRUITFUL SUBJECT. The green ap-
pie is deadly, but not SO deadly as the
electric currant.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

DID you ever go within q mile Of . soap
factory? II SO you know what material
they make soap OF. Dobbins' Electric Soap
factory Is as free from odor as u chair fac
tory. Try it once. Ask your grocer for Il.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

PROF. vow GNEIsT, the we'll known
wri' or on. English constitutional Law and
kindred subjects, recently celebrated the
5Oth anniversary of his connection as
teacher with the University Of Berlin.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

"A LITTLE thing can worry good
many people" remarked the young man
Who has been chafYed about his budding
mustache.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

PATTI has arrived. The question of the
surplus il settled. She will take it home
to Wales.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

How CAN We expect that another
sbould keep our secret when it d m0cs
than ve can do ourselves?
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

A rare opportunity to make $4,000 before
Christmas. Address with ref. Cast. st. Louis.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

Mild, equable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit. grain. grass and stock
country in the world. Fall information free.
Address the Oregon Immigration Board. Port
land, Oregon.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

II sflicted With Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
TshomDson's Ere Water. Druggists sell It. 25c.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

BEST. easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. 5Oc.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

AxAx over ready to scrape an acquaint-
snce the barber.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

Old smokers prefer -Tansiil's Punch"
CiOar
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

SCOTS Emulsion Of Pure Cod Lirer Oil
GiM HypophOsphites. is uneIualed. The
rapidity with which children gain flesh and
strength upon it Is very wonderful. Il have
used SCOTS Emulsion in cases Of Rickets
and Marasmus Of long standing. In every
case the Improvement was marEed.J. N
MAIN. n. D.. New York. Sold BY all Drug.
RiStS.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18
With Head to the Nerth.

CLEANSE the liver, stomach. and whole
ystem by using DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
The Columbus journal., 1889-12-18

Nor WAS I incline to trust him. I
did not believe that he would make
charges against me on the books, bat I
knew he would reckon that i've hundred
and sixty against me on the general %
count, nor believe my story that these
outlays were never made with his
money, or money on which he had .
claim. Nothing burns up confidence
like tho love of gold. John and had
never before had word Of difficulty or
hard thought, and now here We were.
ready to call each other thieves and
liars.
In the first place felt insulted by his
suspicion. I meant no injustice; !
merely wanted what I considered my
right-what I thought I had well
earned. Then this movement of his,
which had the look of outwitting me, l
mentally mathematical. It was .
mean. sly thing to do.
OF course he would transfer the &C
counts to his own possession. and re-
turn me the books. There were five Of
them. II he had worked all the
night before, he could not have thor
ougbly examined more than one. This
private account of mine was entered on
the latest. So the thought came to me,
finally, to regain immediate possession
of this one, at least.
It WAS not the mere five hundred and
odd dollars I cared for the loss Of; it
was the right which this gave John to
infer that I spent more than I ac-
knowledged, and, that my personal ex-
penditures were not SO inferior to his
that could claim more than half the
contested profits; and more, it was the
disagreeable idea of being defeated.
A r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-02

..ysx old Comsr,sissrc yzndexbilr vas .
u,op~y ssefter and . Iacoey saser, $40 -
ola tine Wall street operator to seaecs
esrrss Of vsir. men wig xere Watching ths
sau< in a .sswarown onsc~ He tooksd
afrer the niekeGs ami the dines and doliars
ft,IIosss. after. II xa- in issz., think, uhsa
I eous.lsssss-s 10 take trip 10 Europc, and
Didn't want 70 impair my caplsai-s Anf~o
Z, make my expenses. you know bad
dealt esasss.isrsabse Ia ssr- Nanderbii,s Pc
yex YosA central and had an Idea that ne
w.,.,Ia AJAX. a .leai ia il while sas gone.
SO dsex ny eissek for 81 90 and had II
certified. vent 10 Vanderbslts once AMI
presented a pat for him to ssgn- II was on
nsD snare, 81 Central - the closing pr1cs
on the siay bafore de hsfnrued and hssed;
aid he didn't ike 10 d. basiBezs that way
Finally. a. a favor, he aosid do II at ! per
s,-ur. below tine closing ! agresd de ~as
v-ry bs,.v. his desk Eittersd with tetts-s- Ia
these siay, tie government requiresi war
sGanst, Of i've cents os a essatraet saiiaer
la. rrarote the faat--he aaatesi II his own
xas-tA.-si took a peusnfe, and Tor uaofs
than ten ninmle> was busy removing the nst
cent stasn;, ON tie pat bad prepared Then
...rb a characteristic grunt OF sati<faetion,
There, live cents saved, he glued the stamp
on the new CONTRACT. took my cheek. handed
me the put, saving. There's money for you
in thi, contract. good morning, and WAS
gone In les, than ninety days the stock had
advauss,i eighty points. but ! had sold long
t..foF- =-Exehange-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-02
sursRsTlTlons ABOUT BABIES.

In Spain the infants face is swept with .
nine tree boagh Ia bring good luck.
Garlic. salt, bread and steak are put into
the cradle of a new born babe in Holland.
IN ireland a belt made with q wofnant
hair is placed about child to keep harm
way
In America the child is handed over TO
nurse with instructions TO raise It on the
bottle
In Scotland it is said that TO rock the emp
Nv cradle will insure the coming OF other oc-
cupants for It,
The Grecian mother before putting her
child in its cradle, turns three times around
before the fire while singing her favorite
song to ward of evil spirits
The Turkish mother loads her child with
anulets as soon as it is born, small bit Of
mud well stepped i'll hos water prepared by
precious charms, is stuck on its forehead.
Welsh mothers put pair of tongs or
knife in the cradle TO insure the safety Of
their children: the knife is also used for the
same purpose in some parts of England.
The London mother places book under
the head of the new born infant that it may
he quick at reading, and puts money into the
first bath to guarantee its wealth in the flu
ture
Rollmania mothers tie red ribbons around
the ankles of their children to preserve them
from harm, while Ethiopian mothers attach
bits of assafHtida 10 the necks Of their Oh
spring.
At the birth of child in lower Brittany
the neighboring women take it in charge,
wash it. crack It's joints, and rub its head
with oil to solder the Uranium bones. II is
then wrapped in tight bundle, and its lips
are anointed with brandy to make it a full
Breton.
Among Nosges peasants children born at a
new moon are supposed to have their tongues
better hung than others, while those born a.
the last quarter are supposed to have less
tongue. but better reasoning powers A
daughter born during the waxing moon is
always precocious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-02
New York Produce Market.


FLoUK- Rse@iut.. VISA ysekases. exports &3Js
barrels, sales f7,s54 hep-ai quotations Including
Ciff mill extra. ~ 5a43 IS. patent, - 1ss
81 "a; sap.rins " i3as2 -. extra No. e
b. s0ss3 O. Winter sheal los grade. " 1Dssk %;
Minnesota extra. ~ 65ati 70. Southern Hour
dail ay~ door fair.
wsEAr-Hse~,p'. $500, exports. 2i.ifi, sale,
ld-, % weaker No spring nominal. i
) nd So NJ -ed .,ssa4 elevator. s,A ASH lot
, ~ asst delivered No. | hard S.asl No
northern ssaso.
kYE-quiei
BAILEY nominal
coEs Receipts % so. Exports. o,si2 sale. ~
90. rasisr. steamer. ,!lsfIi; No. .. bit4ii
store aud elevator ie4'sk delivered
Oars---Esosipts $1,000 expprts. hi0m, -aies. rs
900, arm 70 g. :, whit. -7as5i, 10 laa.f
do white, s-baxrt Nc. / q. do white. ~
Gixsd Western. Sit&7 white DO GaA
CoFFEE---fai Rio. fair. y
suGAs-kAv dull. refined fair, demand =
lower, crushed 5ia5t. extra rushed. oa6i. white
extra erp.haa. ataal cut loaf u graduated.
PErfoLsTe, hrn stesdy, ;0si.
PohH- quiet
BEEF- hrp
LAHU- ini western sssam, o. 70tth rs
closing A. II city steam, ~ % rehned fair
continent o. dJi5 @, $. A 40.
BCrfFK quiet western dairy ~
IA do CREAMERY, ..alLt.
fBakst- arm. Freishts to LVerpos
Easy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-02
ugusta Wholesale Market


ArPths--- kgaporareh aa7tc. dried tate
Beans. Pea, a. .; Yellow eyed, ~ .5a3 So
BurTEk- solid. i5alsr, bail, s0a25c
tHEKsH.- Factory and domestic, 100
Zoos gia1ie per dozen,
GRAIN Torn, DC, meal &c., bran, u 90 pc
sws. cottou seed meal, 81 30 per bag.
Hay Loose, si2 O0a "a %, pressed. ID voal7 90
straw ~ 5sas 10
H0yEY.-- Box. lsa10c. per pound.
LARD Domestic, i2ui5 be, western, tierce g.l0 Q
Mt RIOS 7asc. per pound.
OARS l0c, PER bush
PorAft'ts- Jja'Jc per busbei-
pnrirRY utikc, chickens. l5al6r.
Wnof.- lou2tc. per ID unwashed. SOC. washed
Wpeu. Try hard. 81 per cord. sof; o. 7ss
tD0
Hlois Light tlc. per 10, heavy Sc, sheep, Soc
AZ % YEA. skins. DC. per b.
VHAL ua7U per pound.
Augusta Beef company's Wholesale Price Cure nj
>rEtNG t.NNB-lialOc.
t.F-sdes da7c per 10 hind quarters. sa u
'of, quarters. ta4 rounds with 1ank. &c. rump
and i0ins Halle, short rib cuts Sc. rattles. "a
aic backs ,a5tc, chucss sa5le stripes. nc Dressed
hogs ,ailc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-02

Ever, one knew ilank Ferris out in the Big
holn country lie was old time trapp-r,
and huatei tor revenue only.
White encampsi on the Biz Horn III the fall
OF lS..i, flanl and came upon an old grie
civ lie .oi the w . T. IN him. and | took
nv position b-hlnd a boulder while Hank
unanswered for IA shot To draw the bear IN
pursuit t. illsh him from my ambush as
he passed
Bang Hams hal fired and came crashing
throu h tn, c.lapiral wiki Drum close
srond
fired and missed Re; LIKING Hank's dan
ger. | tlre" down my gun. drew knife and
dashed of IA pursuit
When | came up the bear was hugging
flank aud tearuI.; the old mans blci and
IONS with his dreadful claws.
With cry OF horror sprung forward and
drove my knife to the hit in the grizzly s
heart. lakiug Hanks head upon my knee |
wiped his bloni stained lips and bent down to
catch what he was tryn, to ar,iculate.
You orlery GUS, lie Saspe'i, what dye
want ter cut taat pet fer" aud the liar Of
the Big iinrh was alone with corp>e.-Co
Nea Yurn Evening World