davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
ALL SWISS MAY BEAR Aams.
Entire Population Drilled and Liable
70 oe Called On 70 Fight.

The army Of Switzerland. theoret.
ically $1,000 strong. is practically in.
visible except at some afternoon ol
rhe shooting " target shooting. On
the rifle range Of the commune. Guar.
anteed in its neutrality. and land
bounded by the guarantors. Switzer-
land. says the Boston Transcript has
really no enemies from whom mill
tary Invasion II to be Appreciated.
But the whole population II liable to
military duty all the same and duly
performs II, first and last, in all class
es OF society. The elementary mil
itary drill II taken by boys ut
ten years Of age - play and
gymnastics 1t school. At II all
the youth Of Switzerland are taken
bodily into the army. every one Of
them. and from that age to 50 each
10 liable for service in defense Of
his country. and. In fact, does give
up Of his time from study, business
or pleasure. as the case may be, from
As days . year. when he IL 20. to Is
days every other year till he H. %.
after which the demand Of the army
upon him 10 for only nine days service
In every four years until he 10 A.
The basic principle is that every able
bodied man should accustom him
self in the . Of arms and thus the
home Of democracy claims ut the same
time to be the first Of the European
nations to introduce universal mill
tAry service.
Yet you seldom see . soldier in
Switzerland. where an the civilians
are by turns soldiers; It Is another
case Of not being able to e the for
est for the trees. The general star is
the only permanent and visible part
Of the half million military hosts. 1t
consists Of the commanderin-chief.
who receives . salary Of ten dollars a
day. and his stan. Yet the Tell legend
persists in enthusiasm with which
the Swiss citisen-soldiery take up
their tours Of duty Is they arrive to
each and all. The wealthy taxpayer
stands in the ranks side by side with
the mechanic; the broker from the
city and the peasant from the noun.
tains share the same quarters and
equal hardships. There are no crack
corps: the career is open to talents;
each II assigned tasks according to
abilities; the son of . groom may
work himself to the position Of the
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
ABOUT u NEIGH
BORIS AMI FRIENDS
CLIPPED FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
81. EDWARD.

ST.. EDWARD.
From the Advance.
Wm. Duncan left Monday for Oolum.
bus where he will do mason work.
Miss Eins Vieths returned home
I Yesterday from Columbus whore she had
undergone . surgical operation ct 81.
Mary's hospital.
Edward @. Hall wss born ct OK Bow,
Jefferson county, N. 7 on tho 18th of
October, 1856, and died Ut st. Msryis
hospital, Columbus, Nebraska, on No
vember6 1907, aged 81 yesrs and 8 days
In February 1885, he married Min
elizabeth r. Rengler. To this union
ten children were born. nine OF which
are living. became to Nebraska twenty
two years ago. He and his companion
have Travelled life's highway Is years.
He vas . provident husband, Q good
oeighbor and . loving father.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
urup zen engineer N CAB.

One dsy recently a locomotive en-
gineer named Gate was ordered to
AXE an express engine from Chau-
The Official who gave him the order
did not notice that Gate was drunk.
At Saint Dizier the fact was noticed
and the station master vainly tried to
induce him to leave his locomotive.
After this Gate evidently feared to
stop. for, putting his engine at full
speed. he tore along the line in the d.
rection Of Chalons. He paid no atten-
ton to signals, but rushed through
station after station Ut sixty miles IN
hour. BY . miracle he accomplished
about sixty miles without accident.
and finally reached the station at
Chalons. Here the Paris-Nancy ex-
press was standing on the main line.
when the officials were Mortified to zee
the powerful engine rushing into the
station. A catastrophe seemed in
evitable, when . sW1tchman named
Pecave. with great presence Of MIND.
seized the lever Of . switch and wait
ed for the engine to reach them. He
waited till the first four wheels had
passed and then threw the points
open. The result va to send the
real wheels onto the other line. there
BY forcing the locomotive OF the rails.
It ploughed along the ground for .
hundred yards and then stopped. A
young stoker who accompanied the
crazy driver did not dare to embark
on . struggle with him. All he could
do was to keep the whistle going con-
tinually. Even after the derailment
the driver had to be dragged from his
engine BY main force.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
HUMPHREY.

"oAA nAoA
From the Democrat
Attorney Drake was . Columbus visit
Or sunday.
Chas. Munroe speot Sunday with his
parents at Columbus.
M. and Mn. Henry Geitzen wers
Omaha visitors this week, being called
there by the serious illness OF Mn
Louie Gietzen who submitted to %
operation for = Dancer. Mr.. Gietzen has
returned and reports the lady somewhat
improved with fair chances for recovery.
Nm. Gietzen remained in Omaha for q
longer stay.
On Tuesday morning OF last week Ut
40 O'Clock, ct the home OF her grand
parents in this city, Miss Clara Cooper
passed to that great beyond from
whence no traveller returns. Clara F
Z. Cooper Vas born near Valparaiso,
Nebraska, on the 22d day Of March, lSS5.
When at the age OF four years Clara.
mother died and she; then came to make
her home with her grsndparents, Mr..
and Nm. B. Smith Of this place, who
we're then living 1t Columbus, later At
Lindsay and for the past few years in
Humphrey. She was . graduate of the
Lindsay high school in the 1897 class
and until 1904 she taught SCHOOL ct dif-
terent places. Besldes her grandparents,
celstives of the deceased living here or
oear by are Mr.. and Mn Geo. n. Smith
and Mr. and Ara Jos. N. Smith of this
place. NJ. and Ma Ed. Kruse Of the
Cornles neighborhoOd and Mr.. and Nm
J. B. Loefile: OF Cedar Rapids, Nebr.,
al uncles and sunts. The funeral vas
held from st. Francis church Sstur.
day morning vt 8 o'clock and the re,
mains laid to rest in st. Francis Gene.
lery and the autumn leaves will fall up
On another grave that hides from our
sight all that is mortal OF . true and
noble lady. Nay she rest in peaoe.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
Z

From tho Post.
Grandma Hardin, who went to Colom.
bus last week 10 make her homo With
her grandson. Clyde Templeton. has 10
turned and will visit friends here until
the Templeton family moves and il
settled.
Irwin Fuller received . telegram Fri
day morning stating that his brother,
Fred, 10 seriously i'll With peritouitis 1t
his homein Oklahoma City. He left %
the noon train and vss Joined in Omaha
BY his sister. Mra. Curtis, who scoompa-
MED him south.
4rs. 6usanah Hoover died 1t her
home In ths north part OF town this
morning st elk O'Clock. She had been
ID Tor so0e little time bat death came
- . result oe heart failure due to old
~. being nearly g years old. She W.
born in Harrisoo county, Ohio. but had
hved herea number OF yeass. She i
survived BY several children, three Of
whom vese With her in her Let hours.
The body ~ taken to 0eaoe Friday
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
CENTRAL CITY.

From the Nonpareil.
Roy Cooper. Who severely injured hia
hand while working with . Union Pa
ciic bridge gang . few weeks ego. is
improving slowly. Blood poison threat
ened the hand for . time but danger
from that source hes been sveried.
Friends in this city hsve received
cards announcing the wedding Of Mes
Msble Seeley to Joe Mckay. which will
take place at the home Of tho brides
parents in Palmer on November S7th.
Both Of these young people are we'll
known in Central City.
Sam Johnson, the gardner, sold . tur-
nip Friday which weighed four pounds.
Sam vas 1 . loss TO know whether to
cell the vegetable by the bushel or by
tho ton, but finally compromised by sell
ling it Ut the pound rate. How stuff
does grow in NsbrsskA.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. T. AcOabe have 70
ceived word that their son Charlie vas
married on the 9th Of last month toa
seattle young lady. Charlie he's . good
position there - q street car conductor.
His frieuds here will take Q great deal of
pleasure in forwarding their o~ongrstuls-
tons.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20

Explained.
PTue-She claims that she tello
only white lies.
Dolly-Pshaw! That girl u cOlos
bliud.-Smart Set
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20


such IN article" said Dr.. H. p.
Judson. the new head Of the Univer.
sity Of Chicago. In declining . rather
unusual interview. would not only b
fctile. but evea, In . mild way. harm
fnl.
1T would b nike The work Of the
careful h0usekoeper.
There vas IN old general Who had
brought homo from the war . splea-
did nag-a 1AS all torn with bullets.
faded with fierce suns and stained
with tho dust and blood Of battle.
This superb trophy hung over the
mantel In bis library.
We'll, one unlucky day he engaged
. new housskeeper. and the next week
missed his AaG. He rang It once.
"'WAere % that nag Of mine! he
said. pointing anxiously to The empty
space On the VAN
II have been WORKING o. e, SIR
The housekeeper answered I've
washed IT thoroughly and sewed up
all the rents and darned all the holes,
and when I bring Il hack to you, sir.
I'm sure you'll say Il looks quite -
rood ~ new.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20

HARD AND SOFT COAL
ORDERS FILLED PROuPT.
LII. p. d. Smith LUnDER
CO.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
The Naval Militia sized IN.

0@o.
In the whole naval militia feet Of
q vessels. there are only two or th-ee
upon which the naval militia can
learn anything which will 1T It for serv.
sice in the navy In time Of war. The
feet consists Of q old monitor. one
old cruiser. seven naval gunboatsL
nine yachts, two sailing ships and q
nondescript.-Army and Navy Life.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20

From the Times.
Last Thursday evening George Ohase
mounted . step ladder to adjust . stove
pipe, and fell and broke his arm. Moral:
Get the women do that kind of work.
John n. Devine Of Plainview, Texas,
vas In Genoa for Q few hours Tuesday 3.
Did you ever hear the name Devine be.
fore? Refresh your memory and you
sill recall that during the palmy day.
Ut the populist party, John Devine
vas the leader of that political organlzs,
ton in this congressional district. III
1894 he was . candidate for congress on
he populist ticket. George d. Nickel.
j9hn was the republican nominee and
Judge Heneley of Columbus represent
d the democrats in the fight. Since re-
.lring from politics Devine has made
good in the land business and now
counts his wealth in six figures. R-
nov belongs to that class know q pluto
Gratis he DO strongly denounced on the
.tump thirteen yeas ago.
The Columbus journal., 1907-11-20
GENOA.

From the Leader.
B. Z. Gardener loaded his household
furniture and departed for his new home
10 Oklahoma the first Of the week. tn.
departure OF the Gardner family va
witnessed With regret BY . large circl.
Of friends in this city.
Old age has claimed another Of Genoa,
citizens. On Monday morning at about
zine o'clock H. O. Craig passed over tn.
lark river % his eternal rest. For
several months he has been confined t.
uis bed gradually failing and his demie'
has been expected for several weeks
The deceased vas one of 0euoais oldes.
and most highly respected citizens. N.
me knew Mr.. Craig but TO love him snG
his death IL q beresvemnt to the entir.
community which joins the bereaved re-
~iatives in mourning his death. He vas
70 years Of age and had been Q residen,
OF Genoa for about Is years and = resi-
dent OF Nance county for 30yesrs. The
funeral wss held yesterday under the
auspices of the Masonic lodge Of which
order the deceased had been q prOmin
snt member for many years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
IF You Read This

II will be to learn that tho leading medi-
on, writer's and toachers of all the several
scbools I of nractico recommend, in the
scnoo,s y, ~, aov,U ,,ssi,io annb nnd avor, or
sCronscSo Voi il.'s poo'lo,o' u.'o" ,.I ",'u erI,y
ingredicnt enCcring li.o Cno Go,lpos,o'on
OF DIR. Piorcc's Golden Medical Discovery
for the cure of weak stomach, dyspepsia,
catarrh of stomach. oliver complaint
torpid liver, or biiousness, chronic bowel
affections, and all catarrhal diseases of
whatever region, name or nature. II Is
also specific remedy for all such chronic
or long standing cases of catarrhal aifec-
tions and their resultants, as bronchial,
throat and lung disease Except consump-
tom accompanied with severe coughs. It
Is not so good for acute colds and coughs,
but for lingering, or chronic cases 1t is
especially efticaclous in producing per-
feet cures. 1t contains Black Cherry bark,
Golden Seal root, Bloodroot, Stone root,
Mandrake root and Queens root-all OF
which are highly praised as remedies for
nil the above mentioned affections by such
,minent medical writer's and teachers as
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09

attempting to introduce Western
learning, and indeed the English
language. into these schools as rap
idly as possible.
An indication pointing to the
growing influence of Japan in China
Is found in the fact that II, 900 Chi
nese students are now In Toxic Striy-
Ing to secure from the Government
institutions and private schools the
Western learning The Young Mems
Christian Association in Shanghai
has seen the significance of this
movement, and has sent two Ameri-
can and three or four young Chinese
Christians to Toxic to keep in touch
with this group of Chinese students
AS some Chinese students are re-
turning from and going to Toxic
each month at least $1,000 young
Cinnamon will pursue their studies
in the Japanese capital in 1906. AS
these young men will furnish the fu-
ture Yuan Shih Kais, Chang Chih-
tungs and WI Ting Fangs Of China
one can readily see the influence
which the Japanese will acquire in
the Chinese Empire. At least 1000
| or 5000 of these young men would
have studied In the United States had
II not been for our harsh enforce
ment Of the exclusion law. 1t now
looks as II Japan will become the
| schoolmaster of the Orient, as Ger
many has been the schoolmaster of
Europe and America. But the United
States may lead the race after It Is
out OF school,
Another sign of the times is the
increase of the postoffices and the
Increase OF newspapers, especially
along the eastern side OF the empire.
The number is still pitifully small,
but the rate of increase Is Just
cause Of surprise and striking in
dication of progress. In Tien-tsin
four years ago three newspapers
were published. To-day twenty-three
newspapers are published in that
northern port. II Is at least signifi-
cant that the only newspaper on
earth published by woman and for
women is now published in Pekin.
Perhaps the most striking indica-
tion OF the Chinese desire for West
ern progress is found in the recent
imperial decree attempting to estab-
lish the Christian Sabbath. The de-
cree makes the Sabbath day a kegal
holiday. 1t is not probable that the
decree will be largely followed
throughout China. as. indeed, 1t Is
not probable that Chang Chih-tung's
decree in regard to the New Testa-
ment will be largely observed. These
decrees, however show the aspira-
tions of the Chinese for Western civ
ilization.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09

Several kinds OF hairy caterpillars
are known to have a poisonous effect
on the human skin, notably the cat
erpillar of the processionary moth,
so called because the caterpillars
march In procession after their food.
The scientist Reaumur found that
this caterpillar's hairs caused him
considerable suffering in the hands
for some days and that when he rub
bed his eyes his eyelids, too, were
infiamed. Even approaching too near
the nests of these caterpillars has
caused painful swelllngs on the necks
of certain persons, from the caterpll,
lar hairs floated by the w.nGs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
What Not To Wear.

A poorly fitting corset under a
well-made dress.
White muslin petticoats for street
wear.
Bordered lace wells unless they ard
worn below the chin, and dotted
veiis with weak eyes.
Trailing skirts on a stormy day.
Ripped or torn kid gloves at any
time.
Large buttons for fastening waist
over a stout figure.
Rose pink accessories under or
over wrinkled face or neck.
Grey or navy blue wells over q
sallow complexion.
Round hats with full face and a
peaked crown with sharp-facei feat
ures.
Linen collars with homely neck
or linen cuffs with dark, thin or
wrInkled hands.
Tightly drawn back hair with a
thin face, and high coinfure with a
long head.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
AGE INFLUENCE on CHILDREN
Brightest Are Born to Parents Near
Fifty Years Old.

Fifty Years Old.
That the race would be better off
were no children born to parents not
near the 50-year mark Is the aston
ishing theory of c. l.. Redfield, a
weil-known Chicago scientist.
Mr.. Redneld contends that the
later in the life OF the parent that the
child is born the more will the child
show evidence Of inheriting the be-
neft of the long experience of life
| enjoyed by the parent. In collect
ion OF interesting figures and stads-
tics, he goes on to show that the sons
of men more than so years of age
have in nearly all cases shown evil
dence OF marked ability above that
Of the offspring OF parents of fewer
years.
"If the father is an elderly man
the child, / believe Is predestined to
partake Of the sounder judgemen.
OF the parent, formed through years
of experience In buffeting with the
world" he writes. AS preliminary
to the Inauguration of the reform
which Mr.. Redfield favors, he would
absolutely prohibit the marriage of
men at less than 81 years. and of
women at less than 1S years.
with very early reproduction re-
stricted two generations would see
our pauper and criminal classes
practically extinct" he says.
Mr.. Redfeld gives the following
concise explanation of his theory
hat men of mature years are better
calculated to be fathers than the
| younger men:
Under uniform conditions tho
| healthy man usually attains the best
! )hysical development between the
,g,g of 25 and 80, and maintains it
o some time between 40 and 50.
| JCrusionly he comes to physical ma
urity at an earlier age, and some
imcs he retains his strength beyond
80, ami even beyond 60.
"The growth and development o.
he brain are similar to those of the
Dady, but are continued for much
,orGer time. The brain differs from
| the body in that its functual capacity
! mGy be enormously increased with
out apparent increase in size. For
What length of time the brain con-
tinues to grow is uncertain, and
the brain is made more capacious by
intellectual activity"
Here are some of the conspicuous
examples of men born of parents well
along in years, cites Mr.. Redfeld:
Sir Francis Bacon, John Hunter,
William Pitt, Shakespeare, Cromwell,
Cuvier, Lamarack, Napoleon, Moses,
Isaac, Solon, Confucius, Buddha.
Mohammed, Alexander the Great,
Philip of Macedon, Aristotle, Alcibia-
deq, Pericles, Agustus Cesar, julius
Cesar
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
Tender Pot Roast.
To Keen A Fire.

If fire Is needed to be kept in for
long time the following method Is
recommended
On the top Of glowing fire place
some newspapers, iampened and
folded into tight balls; on the top Of
this place layer Of dampened coal
dust, and then again layer Of news
paper balls, finishing with layer Of
coal dust.
When the fire Is required 1t will
only be necess ry to give gentle
stir and place few small pieces AT
the top and in short space Of time
there will be good fire. All cinders
should be carefully sifted through a
small-meshed riddle. They can then
be placed at the back of the fire or
next to the wood for lighting. when
clear fire can soon be obtained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
CHINA COMING TO THE FRONT.
Pctrifed Nation Sees the Virtues of
Civilization.

The latest proof that China's face
Is set toward progress Is found In the
imperial decree recently Issued
promising n change of laws. While
this decree does not promise a con-
stitution, nevertheless 1t points In
that direction, says the Pittsburg Ca
zette.
A more vital indication Of pro-
gress Is found In the recent imperial
decree making some mastery Of Wes-
tern learning n condition OF future
employment I'm the Government SER
vice. This decree does not affect ex.
listing office holders, and does not ap-
ply to candidates for Office who have
already completed the prescribed
course of CoDfucian learning and
have received the first and second
degrees.
But the significance OF the decree
found in the fact that 1t prescribes
the Identical condition for future
candidates for Office which the
young Emperor prescribed eight
years ago, and which led to the Box
er uprising. II is significant that the
Dowager Empress, who then retired
the young Emperor for his radical
ism, now issues in his name the iden-
teal decree which produced the rev.
olution.
A still more striking sign than this
paper decree is found in the fact that
Yuan Shih Kai. the leading Viceroy
Of the empire. has already estab-
lished more than a thousand pri-
mary and secondary schools in the
Chill province in order to prepare
the young people of his province for
the new Government courses. He ls
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
Russia Was Afraid of Him.

Lord Radstock Is notable as one OF
she few members of the peerage who
not only take an interest in religious
work, but preached frequently. both
in London and the provinces. Lord
Radstock actually founded in Rus
STA the sect known as the Pashoffski.
which may be best described as syn
onymous with Bible Christians. So
great was the effect produced In
Russia by this single-hearted Eng
iishman of rank that the head of the
Holy Synod became alarmed, and
Lord Radstock, on leaving that
country, was forbidden to return!
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09

Estate OF Peter MoAndre,D, late OF Conp0ham
Township, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration on the estate of Peter
McAndrew, late of the Township of
Conyngham. deceased, have been grant
ed to the undersigned administrator, to
whom all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make payment, and
those having claims or demands will
make known the same without delay to
MICHAEL J. MONAGHAN,
Administrator, Ashland, Pa.
Edward J. Flynn. Attorney. s-2-6t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
Padding the Handle of an Iron.

II you suffer from soreness OF the
hand after ironing a remedy will be
found In a double thickness of cham
ois cut to shape and stitched neatly
over the iron handle. The seam is to
be turned underneath. Canton fan
mel is also good though not so soft
as the chamois. or course an ar
rangement of this sort would apply
only to patent irons with detachable
handles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
Sammy Small's Song.

It's awful hard to be so small.
Even II stand on tippy-toe.
Big folks will get in front. you
know,
And crowd US out. and stare, and
stare,
And all the while they will declare
That they don't care for the old
show,
But then, why do they scramble so :
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-05-09
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate OF A. j. Defr, late or Greenwood 7bion-
ship, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testament
tary on the estate OF A. j Derr, late o. Green
wood township, Columbia county, Pa, deceased
have been grained TO John q. Hartman. Blooms
burg, Pa, 10 whom all persons ihdebted TO said
estate are requested to make payment, and
those having claims or demands will make
known the saa.e without delay TO
JOHN G, HARMAN,
Executor
d-4-6t. Bloomsbury Pa.