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The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
District a and Vieinity.

George Ensel he's purchased farm
near Silver Creek where he viii move to
In tho spring, and . Hr. Josie viii 20
onto the Ars. Erb farm which Mr.. E
viii vacatA.
John Lsipp. Louie Schrsibsr and
0eorge L0schs each shellsd large pile
oe corn, tho Knolin shsep ranch getting
tho most Of It; vhso farmers are sure Of
ID cents Tor corn in December they have
no kick 70 mako.
It = our best Judgment that ono year
ego last Sunday On the 18th day oe Do:
1901, vas tie time tho peach
crop was killed last year and examination
shows that ~ fruit budG havo not been
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
VERY Fine HsnaivvoRlI.

Dr.. Heylin. in his Life Of King
Charles" records that during the reign
Of Queen Elizabeth 'there was one
who wrote the Ten Commandments.
the Greed, the Pater Noster, the queens
name and the prayer Of our Lord
within the compass Of penny and
gave her majesty q pair Of spectacles
Of such an artificial making that by
the help thereof she did plainly and
distinctly discern every letter."
A somewhat similar feat was that
rare piece Of work brought to pass BY
Peter Bales, an Englishman, who also
exhibited before her majesty the entire
Bible written In q book containing Al
many leaves as a full sized edition, but
fitting into q walnut"
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

An Italian prince who had . Sicilian
cook was once travelling to his pro-
vincial estates. taking with him his
cook. together with his entire Kitchen
force. without which, 30 fond was he
Of the delicacies they were wont to
prepare, he rarely II ever Travelled. At
. point where the narrow path along
the precipice turned the angle Of q pro-
jecting rock the prince. at the head Of
his long cavalcade, heard q shrek and
the splash Of body falling into the
torrent far below. With q face white
with horror be pulled up and, looking
hack, exclaimed: ''The cook! The
cook! oh, do not tell me 1t is the cookv'
NO. your excellency," cried a voice
from the rear, 1T II Don Prosdocemo."
The prince heaved a sigh Of intense
relief. then said: "Ah, only the chap
lain! Thank goodnessg'
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

Just now England and Germany, two
Of tho most powerful nations on earth.
are engaged in . tussle With the little
republic OF Venezeuls to tho south Of %
in which The Monroe doctrine IL likely
to play IN important part before ques-
tions at isus are settled. It might b
we'll for all Americans to acquaint them
selves With that doctrine which follows:
I'VE owe il, therefore, to candor and
to The smicable relations existing BE-
tween tho United States and those pow
En- (any European pover) to declare that
10 should consider any attempt on their
part to extend their system to any por-
tion Of this hemisphere @ dangerous to
our peace and safety. With the existing
colonies or dependencies OF any Euro
pean power we have not interfered and
shall not interfere. But with tho gov
eenments who have declared their inde-
peodence and maintained it, and whose
independence We have no great consid-
Grafton and on just principles aoknowl-
edged, we could not view any interposi-
ton for tho purpose OF expressing them
or controlling in any other manner their
destiny by any European power in any
other light than % tho manifestation Of
IN unfriendly disposition toward tho
United States. From tho Message to
Congress Of President Monroe, on De-
cember 2 1923.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
Personal.
n 6N TION

VIM. Beecroft is homo for Christmas
vacation.
Peter Duffy is homo from Lincoln for
few daya
Charles Mason is visiting friends here
for few weeks.
The Sturgeon family will spend Christ
mas in Gresham.
Howard -Geer is home for vacation
from the State University.
Miss Emily Rorer is homo from Crete
where she is attending college.
Miss Tens Zinnecker is homo from
Creston for ten days. vacation.
Mn. Thompson and children are visit
ing in Donavan and Grand Island.
Miss Eulalia Rickly, who is in Lin
coin, will spend Christmas at home.
Miss HedwiR Schupbach 10 home from
Omaha, where she is attending school.
John Early 10 homo from Lincoln
where he is attending the State Univer.
sity.
Miss Carrie Parks is at homo for the
holidays as she has q vacation until
January 5th.
Miss Clara jacobson left Saturday for
Iowa where she will spend her vacation
with relatives!
Mn. J. E. Morrow returned Wednes-
day from IN extended visit to relatives
in eastern Iowa.
John Neumarker, Who is attending
Ann Arbor University, will spend his
vacation in Canada.
Mr.. and Mn. L. J. Leo and DAUGHTER.
Miss Lottie, left Friday for Arkansas
where they will visit.
M. and M1s. Nelson Of Lincoln c.me
up Saturday evening to spend the week
with the Butler family.
Spence Rice leaves this Wednesday for
Ogalalla, Nebr., where be will spend
Christmas with homo folka
Miss Elizabeth Watkins Who is attend.
ing business college in Omaha will return
homo today for ten days vacation.
Mn. Mary Shank returned Friday to
her homo in Polk county after visit to
her sisters, Nm. Loshbaugh and Mn.
Lohr.
Miss Gertrude Whitmoysr returned
homo Sunday from near Chicago, where
she 10 teaching music and art in public
Robert O'Briea Of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
arrived today to attend the funeral Of
his sister, 4iss Mary. Mias Ella O,Brieu
Who has been visiting in Montana il OK.
pectsd today.
Al. Becker and Otto Rosn arrived Sat-
nrday from Chicago and will spend
Ohristmas and New Years at home.
Both young men arc attending the Chi.
sago University.
Mn. James Psarsall i spending few
weeks 1t homo in Columbus. She has
been visiting several months with her
'oo Earl in Wisconsin and Charles in |
Omaha and intends leaving soon after
'he holidays for several month"; stay in |
Illinois.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
Parasite F1OweFD,

Curious excrescences resembling rude
flowers that grow On trees in TERRA
del Fuego are described by q CORE
spondent Of La Nature. Paris. These
are found to be due to q parasitic
growth, but the flowers" consist Of
the inner wood Of the tree which has
been forced through the bark and -.
sumes various fanciful shapes, often
those Of the classical acanthus, seen On
Corinthian capitals. The parasite that
causes the growth IL q relative Of tho
mistletoe.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
injured in the least up to this writing,
December %.

injured in the least up to this writing,
December q.
The prospect for . largo crop OF winter
wheat was never better ut this time Of
year than at present Tho plant got .
good start in the fall and has had tho
benefit Of heavy blanket Of snow dur
ing the month Of December and u still
covered With snow and perfectly green.
The school board paid their inst OIL
cial visit to the school on Thursday. tho
11th inst, where they found - scholars
in attendance and @. A. Welch % instruo-
tor up to his waist in chalk and laborine
hard for tho building up Of the tender
buds entrusted to his care. The entire
afternoon Vas spent in tho school room
listening to recitations, addressing tho
school and consulting With teacher; an
improvement was noted and acknowl-
edged.
Last Saturday morning tho weather
had every appearance Of an old time
blizzard approaching. The wind vas
from tho northwest and q heavy fog,
making the day nearly ss dark . night
until noon when r;uu began falling with
tho Thermometer So above, the rain con-
tinuing 10 fall at intervals until after
dark which made the seven inches OF
snow that lay on the ground look very
thin for sleighing: Sunday was cloudy
with Thermometer at 81 above.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
CHRISTMAS GREETING.

TIE JouRxAI. wishes each OF its read
ers may spend . happy, joyous day and
that Christmas may be to them not only
. day OF giving and receiving gifts, but
. reminder Of tho birthday celebration
Of Christ, who came to earth to redeem
mnankind
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
tn Rrll9 Il Ont.

To Bring 1t O0f.
Fl know I've got q vein Of poetry in
me. sir." !" confidently asserted the young
man to the editor. "and all I want n
chance to bring It out. What would
y0u suggest, sirr
II think you had better SEQ . doctor
and have II lanced."
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
Cork C0PDotO.

A cork carpet may be kept clean and
In good condition by using the follow
Ing mixture: Put into q bottle equal
parts Of vinegar. turpentine. methylat-
ed spirit and Hnseed oil and shake
al well together. Rub this well all
over the carpet with q pad Of cloth Or
something Of the kind, polishing It well
afterward with a clean cloth.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

OF Gladstone Henry Labouchere
once remarked. II do not object to AE
Gladstone occasionally having IN ace
up his sleeve. but I do wish he would
not always say that Providence put It
thace."
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

70 Subscribers Of the JoaI.
nal:-Please look At the date oppo-
site your name on the wrapper of
your JouEnal or on the margin of
The JoaEnal. Up to this date. your
Subscription 10 paid or accounted
for.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

TIE statement is made that Q sing3e
Transatlantic liner recently sailed Tor
Europe carrying money orders aegragst-
ing $460y615, representing Christmas
gifts sent abroad by people Of the United
States to friends in the old countries.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
The Wrope CostoR.

Something 10 the matter with the
law Of waste and economy In thiD
world Fowls At for eating are not
the ones that have plumage At for
trimming hats.-Atchison Globe.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
A Wet Ala1leet.

Congratulate me. Jimmy. I'm en-
Gaged 10 Sally Jenks"
I'm awfully sorry, Henry. but I
can't eouscientjously do It. I've been
engaged to Sally myself"
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
KING CHRISTMAS.

Sweet Il Sprins. with Eazth's fresh incense
laden;
Richer the Summer. with its ripening grain;
Autumn's bright days arc loved By youth and
But Christmas comes o'sr all the year to reign.
He brinss tho scattered Aock hack to The home
fold;
The wand'ring bindings to the parent nest;
Grandsirs and children vorship in the church
old.
And praise God for His soa-oe sifts the best.
He makes the churlish heart o'erflow With kind
ness;
Zen from tho miser roll the years away,
Until, reco oversd from his willful blindness,
A child aeain-he halls the happy Day.
He lights the path for those Who stray In error;
Proclaims forgiveness. sympathy and love;
Lifts from the heart the gloom OF doubling
terror;
Points to the Wise Meme Star which shines
above.
He 6lls the childrens hearts with joy and Glad
nees;
He makes their elders al forget their care;
BY giving pleasure they forget their sadness:
Forgetting Self. the glsdnsas OF the Day they
share.
Therefore We hail Thee. King Of evesy Season,
U. Ch!i'tnas. dear. our Sovssei sn. Comrade.
Friend!
Nor in our loysl hearts lurk thon.ht NJ t,o..o,,.
Thine they shall be till Earth and: Time shall
end!
Lena Bo9ardus
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

RUMOR is current in Lincoln that Gov
ernor Savage will move to Tacoma,
Washington, after the expiration OF his
term Of Office.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

The seizure OF barrels containing 500
quails by the state game warden at
Fremont recently is creating coosidera-
bic interest as to the outcome. Tho
birds were sent by express from the
western part OF the state marked
''Christmas goods" and consigned to
parties in Chicago. The fines il collect
ed according to Law would amount to
several thousand dollars.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

ble interest as to the outcome. The
birds were sent by express from the
western part OF the state marked
christmas goods" and consigned to
parties in Chicago. The fines il collect
ed according to law would amount to
several thousand dollars.
The soft corn district is rather in
definite term, nor can We describe that
district exactly on the map says Wallaoe's
Farmer. 1t covers the entire state Of
Iowa, the corresponding attitudes in
Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, tho d.
kotas, and northern Nebraska. There
arc spots in this district, however, where
there is very little soft corn, and others
often not far distant where there 10 not
much sound corn. The frost OF Septem-
ber 18th and 18th was q very tickle jade
and struck hard in some townships and
skipped the adjoining ones, hit ono
farmer hard and let his neighbor 60 frea
There is no accounting for the taste OF
September frost.
MoxDAY's Omaha ld-Herald says:
$50 far nothing OF q definite nature
looking to q settlement has been heard
by the strikers-the last word being
that President Burt will return homo
tho last part of this week, and his reply
to the ultimatum of John Mcneil that
the Southern Pacific boilermakers would
be called out unless q settlement IL
effected, will become known. It being
at his request that action along that
line be postponed until his return, tho
strikers look for overtures OF . settle
ment. But in the meantime, not bit
OF their vigilance is being relaxed, and
preparations are going ahead with them
% il the strike were to last indefinitely"
The u. s. Civil Service Commission
reports that for the year ending June
30. 1902, there were 1883 persons sp-
pointed from its registers There were
1852 more than was ever before appoint
ed in . single year. Anyone wishing
information about these positions can
secure it free by writing for the Civil
Service announcement OF the Columbian
Correspondence College, Washington, d.
@. The Commission will hold examina-
tions to secure young men and women
for these places during March and April,
1t Beatrice, Grand Island and Omaha.
Many people do not know that these
appointments are made without political
influence and that large share OF them
are filed by those having only . common
school education, but such is now tho
case.
THE Farmers Cooperative Grain and
Live Stock association IL to be tho foun-
dation OF q new association to be known
- the Farmers Cooperative Shipping
association, which will have Q capital of
$4,000 and which intends to own and
control . line Of grain elevators in Kan
GO, Nebraska and Oklahoma. A meet
ing will be held ut Lincoln, Neb, Janu-
ary q, for the purpose OF advancing the
movement in Nebraska. Tho farmers
grain association at Benedict, Neb, the
association at Thsyer, Neb, and at
Shelby, Neb., have signified their inteu-
ton OF taking stock in the new associa-
ton and they will be the basis Of tho
movement in this state. The association
expects to start With thirty elevators in
Kansas, fifteen in OklahOme and ten in
Nebraska.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

NEARLY nine thousand Boers, it u
said. are preparing to come to America
and will settle in Colorado, New Mexico
and Texas.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

Tn Omaha and Florence street rail.
way company has perfected it, 70 reoeg.n-
nation schsme and On Monday filed it,
new articles oe incorporation. The new
name viii b The Omaha 4 Council Bluff
Strsse Railway company. and tho capital
stock = $1,00QOM The company pro-
pose building . suburban ins from
Omaha to florsnoa Calhoun and Blair;
another to Aillard, Elkhorn. Valley and
Ftenont another line to Wahoo, Ash-
land and Lincoln, anothsr to Platts-
mouth and Let win b Q line into Iowa,
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

:, President RoosEvKLT has proposed
% The allied povers that the VeneGue.
Ian dispute b submitted 70 the arbitrs.
tioa q The Hague tribunal, and they
have replied with . counter proposal
that President Roosevelt, himself, arbi-
tsats tho issue. The president does not
VII 70 accept tho offer, however, feeling
TIT b would thus become at ooce
jadea, jury and constable and would be
under the moeal Obligation to exscute
- ovn Judgment; and still, rather than
- the dispute proceed to extremes. it
= urobable b viii reluctantly consent.
II = believed that any decision b might
rsadse would b sure to bring upon him
- snmity of ono or other of tho parties
% ths controversy; but to prevent blood
shsd, distraction oe property and inter-
Hpseoos With great commercial Interests.
4 = believed b VIII ret this providing
- sswsstioa ansnt The Hagus court
tss0Ued.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

The supreme court Of Nebrasks has
handed down . decision in tho case of
Harriet Eaton against Eli Eaton, decid-
ing that marriage OF . divorced person
within six months after tho decree IL
entered Is in direct violstion Of the Law
and that . marriage 90 contracted il
invalid. The case came from Cas- coun-
ty, where Mn. Eaton was married short
lyafter having been divorced. Mr.. Eaton
soon afterward sought to annul tho mar
riage and went into the courts to pro-
vent his property going to his wife. Tho
supreme court holds that the full nix
months given by Nebraska Law for either
party to . divorce suit to appeal must
lapse before either may legally marry.
Il also holds, however, that where they
hsve lived together illegally, il tho rela-
ton continues after tho six months have
expired, the marriage viii be binding
undee the common Law.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24
Holiday Gloves.

An endless variety of golf and fabric Gloves from 2Oc 50
a pair.
Lined and unlined Mocha Gloves from TIC to SLIPS.
Ladies' 2clasp walking and driving Gloves at $125.
Kid Gloves in Foster hook and clasp, all cOlors
Ladies and childrens Mts in wool, silk and kid.
HANDSOME BLACK SILKS
Guaranteed black Tafeta Silk at 75c 81, $685. $780, g.
Imported black Peau De Sole at ST. $125 and $50 yd
Moire Antique Silk at 81, $125 and $3.50 yd. -
"a inch China Silks all colors, at SOC yd
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

A1TER eight experiments conducted
with tho greatest secrecy, Msrcooi an
nounoss that hs has solved tho problem
oe wireless trans oceanic communication.
and has successfully transmitted wireless
mssseges ftom tho chores Of Canada 70
Tho coase Of England. Tho formal
snnouncement OF this achievement va
made BY tho inventor himself Monday
when b stated that tho wireless mes.
saess had been successfully transmitted
and forwarded from tho governor Of
Canada to King Edward VII Of Great
Britain and to tho king OF Italy.
The Columbus journal., 1902-12-24

$T.uIu$'DAncE s::: s::s.: g. Co. p
For Sale b. @ HEN1CHM0.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-11

Mr. Smothers, the picture man, and John Phillips. the City barber, left for Memphis Mon day. While in Memphis, Mir. Phillips bad an interview with Santa Claus. Look out for his add. next week.
 Messrs. Taylor. Raney, and Rarrentine attended the con ference at Paragould last week. They all report a splendid time. Que remarked that chickens were plentiful and custards were two stories deep.
 The News office has turned out jobwork since last issue for the Kentucky Minstrel Co. Rev. l.. Selton (col.) }. Sheriff NJ. H. Pat terSOn, Mathews X nsford. K. ! l.. Hamilton, and J. M. x R. N. Cook. Thank you gentlemen. May your bank account grow like turnips in Woodruff Co.
 On last Thursday we were pleas ed by the visit of I. J. Stacy. cashier of tha Bank of Augusta While here, Mir. Stacy made the News office a present of nice calender for the year 1903, for which we are very thankful. MT. Stacy is one of the best busi- ness men in Woodruff Co.,; A gentleman every where you find him.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-11
Old papers 9 cahundred here.

Old papers 2 cahundred here.
 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Tip, visited the City of Roses last week.
 MT. Woody. the timber man, visited our town the first Of the week.
 Miss Oma Johnson visited Miss Mary McCauley at Judsonia last Sunday.
 MT. Bob Pullium of Memphis, visited his friend & former room mate, Sam Kyle last Sunday and Monday.
 Mir. Hyde, the Doctors double can be found slicing meat in the most fashionable styles. He is a corl1er without the bottle
 Miss Daisy Holland who has been at Cotton Plant for some time past, came home last Tues day to spend Xmas at home. A number one good team of mules, weighing 2,O0O lbs. for sale cheap to tbe man with cash or good security. Apply to R. w. Stoker, Jelks, Ark,
 Our s Mile Chas. will, on or before Xmas. run his last single race. For by that time, he will have gained the reputation with the aid of a preacher or J. P.9 that will insure a companion in future races.
 Messrs. A. $. Thompson, of DeView, and Tom Greer, our city butcher, left Tuesday for Mem phis. Tom took this "Boozer", the clock, along aud will no doubt connect it with the Tennessee Brewery as an Xmas treat. MT. Thompson. in the meantime, will be busy at LoWinstain
 One young man, whOfre1uent- visits town. tried to convert him. self into an Indian. lie did re- markedly well for the first time. 1T his perseverance continues, we predict he willlcarn the art of making a no. one Indian of him. self, ready for the warpath. In case of all emergency, the News can loan the gentleman ahatchet.
 Cupid informed US the other day that he would have quite large class for graduation during holidays. The thing that is not the least bit strange, is that there will be the same mum ber of men and women in that class. Some four or five and possibly one more. What a blessing a good crop year is. It encourages love and makes matrimony sweeter. We can prove this byA.B. c. etc. Beard and Alpha & Omega Stok- CT.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-11
ESTRAY NOTICE

One Light dapple. iron gray mare, about four years old, me. dium size, branded on the left shoulder with J. R. Will pay a liberal reward for any informa- tion leading to her recovery. No tify J. I. Cain or the News.
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-11

OONN OOo VI Aldl ucSS lUE SdIt at the News office.
 pr. Hightower showed us Z very old pennycoin last Tuesday Mrs. c. l.. Jones has been wis iting relatives in the country this week.
 MT. T. R. Hardy, who has been away writing insurance, came home Tuesday.
 Miss G. Kyle, of Memphis, came in last Tuesday night on a visit to relatives.
 Mrs. Jim Johnson came home Wednesday on a visit to help nurse Miss Bernie.
 The News office furnish ed the license for Chas. Dailey's mar raige last Wednesday.
 Miss Bernie Angus is on the sick-list this week. We trust she may soon be able to be out again.
 Mrs. I. E. Thomas and son, Routine of Jacksonport, were here the first of the week visiting relatives.
 Bessie billiard and Nellie Fakes visited the News office last Wednesday. Ask Bessie about the book case.
 MT. $. l.. Wood, of near Heber Cleburn Co. has moved to DeVieW and will make a crop with his brother J. H. May he prosper.
 The elocution class under the excellent tutorship of Mrs. M. H. Patterson, will give an enter tainment at the hall Friday night Dec. 18th.
 CORN FOR SALE!
 About four hundred bushels at 50 cents per bushels for sale by J. H. Wood of DeView. come soon or you will be too late.
 Mir. Elmo Carter told us last :Satuarday that he had raised a radish and intended to bring it, out his calf had eaten three feet off of it ard as the remainder only measured two feet, he concluded that would not be a curiosity.
 Charley Daley, the head ringster of all ringsters will soon be married and make hi s future home in Memphis. The Bride told him he would have to stay out of the saloons to be her husband. Charley saii," I'll stay ut of the saloons alright honey Charley will be onthe Police force and no doubt will soon be promot' ed Chief of Police. May heaven bless them.
 H. T. Bradford, our state Com missioner of Mines Manufacture and Agriculture, is desirous o1 increasing the exhibits of the agricultural and manufacturing interests of this county. Now is the time for our farmers to send MT. Bradford samples of noto riety. Samples sent should have his name, the name of the article sent and the post office address The Department will pay the ex press. Send your fine speci mems direct to H. T. Bradford. Little Rock, Ark.
 The railroad company has ordered MT. Edwards, our efficient and accommodating de- pot agent, to get ready to move to Harrisburg. We regret very much to lose this estimable
Woodruff County news., 1902-12-11

MT. P. M. Lemon was in town last Saturday.
 Sheriff Patterson visited Little Rock last week.
 School books bought and sold at the News office.
 Will Fincher of near wiville, visited the News office last Tues. day.
 Miss Lena Hunnicutt, of near Wiville, is i'll town visiting rela- tivesand friends this week.
 MT. J. Fl. Lee Jr. ofLittle Rock and Cris. Berry of Augusta vis- tied in McCrory last Monday.
 MT, Will Grimes, whohas been at Askew, Miss. fora few months, returned Tuesday-night, there is no place like home when home is in Woodruff Co.