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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

"Your husband is greatly in need of
exercise" said the doctor. Hes in
doors too much. He'll have to get out
more"
Out more" exclaimed the wife.
Hes been out every night this week.
That's what's the matter with him."
Realizing that he was In the wrong.
the doctor lett . prescription and
promised to call later.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

A telephone company was erecting
a line of poles along . highway iust
out Of Haverhill, in Massachusetts.
One Of the men engaged to MI In the
dirt and clear up around the poles was
an Irishman. new both to the job and
to America He had not got beyond
his first pole. but stood pondering how
to dispose Of the dirt which had filed
the space now occupied by the pole
Just then . negro wayfarer stopped
for q match. and the Irishman asked
his advice
The darby grinned. seeing IN opper.
tunity to work OF the old joke "Ef
was a-doin' dat Job" he said. ia
jest dig q hole bout Wheah you II
standing an shovel de dirt into II
Much 'blige."
As the colored person sauntered Oh.
the Celt murmured rs he began to dig
q deep hole about two feet away from
the other:
"Shure. It's not to be denied that
eddication's doin' q great deal for-P
tn naygur! Sunday Mag
azine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
No Come Back.

"YOa say your sister was permitted
to ask questions Of the spirit of her
departed husband 1T the seance last
night!'
Yes, she asked the departed quite
q number of questions"
Were his replies convincing?"
Il don't know: she acted just like
she used to wheD he was alive and
didn't give him . shance to reply
Houston Post.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
WHEN SERVING ICES
ORANGE BASKETS MAKE a pref
rv RECEPTACLE.
Either That o. H1lved 0eon0es-"o~
% Prepare Thsm-eeaehss ana
Oranges Make IN Excellent
Dessert Dish.

Nothing Is prettier for the table
than Jelly or ices served IN orange
baskets or halved oranges with the
two sides tied together with ribbon.
One way to prepare these baskets IL
to draw a circle around the orange,
cutting through save for IN inch rtSnt
in the middle of each side for han
die. Cut away the skin along eaen
side of this handle and carefully re-
move the pulp Of the orange from the
spaces left. Throw the rinds into Ice
water % they will not dry out before
using. Wipe carefully and Nil win
any mixture desired.
II one has . very sharp knife the
ton Of the orange and each side o. the
handle can be cut into scallops v1th
q soOd-sized circle. cut in the confer
of each. Or the handles can be LETT
plain and twined with smilat or TIED
with q bow of paler yellow. violet or
green ribbon. =
BY Way Of variety.-When the tam
ily rebels 1t having canned peaches
served to them as dessert. try the ex'
pertinent OF combining the peaches
with oranges. Drain on the juice
from the peaches and sweeten It
slightly unless It Is already very
sweet Cut up . dozen oranges 10
every quart Of peaches and arrange
them In glass dish in alternate rows.
Sprinkle each with powdered sugar
and pour over all the sWeetened strip
Of the peaches. Serve very cold.
To Clarity Sugar.-Put two pounds
Of white sugar into saucepan and
pour over one pint Of cold water.
When this has dissolved put the sauce
pan over q moderate IRE. Beat the
white of one egg and before IL sirup
becomes hot stir the egg thogooghly
through. Watch II carefully and when
commencing to b0il remove The scum
as It rises. Boil until the scum ceases
to rise. then remove from the nre and
either bottle II for future use. or uso
it at once. This will keep for . month
or more II made alright. The above
is the old-fashioned method. but II u
the best
A Pleasant Variety.-lnstead Of pass
ing plain crackers and cheese with
salad. q pleasant change Is given by
having cheese straWs or cheese crusts
instead. The latter are small squares
of bread covered with grated cheese.
either cream or Parmesan. seasoned
highly with salt and pepper and
Drowned in . hot oven. Round water
crackers can be substituted for the
bread. These should be buttered first
before the cheese II sprinkled ON
them.
Sauce for Boiled Celery.-Celery il
q good nerve food. 1t should be boiled
in salt water until 1t Is tender. but not
to the breaking stage. Drain II aud
serve 1t neatly with . cream dress
ing
A hot lemon sauce Is delicious with
1t. as It takes away the nat taste Melt
two tablespoonfuls Of butter gradual
ly: beat up the yolk Of an egg and
add the melted butter to 1t. cooking
until It begins to thicksn. when IL
must be removed from the stove at
once. Stir in the lemon Juice. . half
tablespoonful OF salt and . pinch Of
pepper. and serve Immediate
ly. Pass 1t in . sauce boat. IL pre-
ferred. rather than pour II over the
celery.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Oil Stains.

Sprinkle literally with talcum pow.
der and let it remain q short time
Brush powder OF and repeat several
times. after which brush every parti
Gle Of powder out thoroughly. and the
spot will disappear. This applies to
any cloth from muslin to satin.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Cheese PUDDING.

Cover bottom Of pudding pan with
piecrust dough rolled thin, scatter
Jumps of butter and cheese to make
thin layer, season with salt and pep
per. another layer of dough. cheese.
butter, seasoning. then another; beat
yolk of egg in cup of milk and pour
over, bake 30 minutes. Delicious. but
rich.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

Take one dozen large apples. stir
them in a. little water as possible:
when cooked mash through q colan-
der and let them stand until cold.
Sweeten; add one-Quarter Of q
pound of butter. two gills Of sherry
wine, q seasoning Of nutmeg, four
eggs, beaten until light.
Bake one hour and serve hot.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Apple fritterS.

One pound and . quarter Of -four.
four eggs. one pint and half of milk.
Beat the yolks until light. add the
milk and flour. Whisk the whites and
stir them In gently.
Pare the apples. remove the cores
without dividing them.
Cut the fruit In thin round slices.
take . spoonful Of batter. put . piece
In the center and drop 1t into hot lard
and fry . light brown.
Serve hot with butter and sugar
sauce. or whatever sauce is preferred.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

An attractive waist Il made entirely
Of strips Of material either woven into
. lattice work and fastened q the in
tersections with medallions Of lace or
else laid diag0nally across the front
alternating with bands Of lace or en-.
broidery. The pattern Of The waist h
drst cut In brown paper and o. thie
he 0AtogiAl and lace az bestod
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Marriage Licenses.

John ]. Douoghue, Columbus. ...... Is
Maude E. Barnes, Columbus. ....... 10
John e. Leibig. Platte Center. 5000. "a
Lena A. Elmer, Platte Center: ...... Is
Emil G. Behrens, Columbus .... %
Hannah K. Aichelson, Columbus. 90. 20
John Coupons. Platte Center ....... q
Kate n. Riley. Platte Center. 20
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
The WAYS Of Counts.

isn't 1t strange that foreign counts
never zee anything attractive about
Door American girls?"
mo more strange than the fact that
counts with money don't zee anything
attractive In any kind Of American
girls"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
4 Prieoner.

An army ohlcer stationed At an mac
cessible island post in Narragansett
bay recently engaged . young woman
Of Hibernian extraction ~ . domestic.
Three days after her arrival at the
post she announced to the family her
intention of leaving.
What II the matter, Mary! Is
the work too hard?" inquired Mrs.
Blank.
mo. indade, ma'am." replied the
maid: the work IL 'asy. and you're
. nice family to live with"
Then Why don't you stay%
Faith, and It 10 20 hard to get
away from here. When you told
me this place was on an island l did
not understand that it was entirely
surrounded by water" - Hsrper's
Weekly.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

Some statistics have been pub
lished by the Yale Dining club to show
what the Loss members Of that or
gaAisation Who eat at the Yale com
mons manage to get away With in the
fine Of food. In . week. for instance.
$500 pounds Of meat, 800 dozen eggs
and 900 rolls and loaves Of bread
disappear down the Yale throat.
The daily consumption II about like
this: Nine hundred and twenty mine
pounds Of meat subdivided into 2s6
pounds Of roast beef, 2s4 pounds Of
poultry, IA pounds OF lamb. 143
pounds q pork and q pounds Of
steak: 100 loav00 e bread. 12o0 rollsL
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

e The Kerr estate. % IA 1883 west, six
miles duo north Of Monroe. Call on or
address Mn. q. r. Watts, Monroe. Neb.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
To Clean 4 Comb,

Grasp . whisk broom firmly in right
hand near broom end, comb in left
hand: brush between teeth of comb
vigorously. You will have q perfectly
clean comb In a few seconds.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
What We Miaht Save.

Amount saved by the American peo-
pie eating one-fourth less meat for
. year. 1928 0OO. 900.
United States gold reserve, Decem-
Der. 1. 1907. $173, 00O. 900.
Amount saved by the American peo-
pie drinking one-fourth less liquors
for . year. $110.o0O.O0O.
Net imports Of gold. November I,
to December 81. 1907. 500. 0O0. 900.
Amount saved by the American peo-
pie smoking one-fourth less cigars for
. year. S.. O00. 900.
Cost Of New York subway. $40.
900.
Amount saved by the American peo-
pie wearing clothes one-fOurth long.
er, $3.50. 0OO, 900.
Standard Oil Company fine. 49,
OO0. 900.
Amount saved by the American peo
pie wearing hats One-fourth longer.
100000.
Largest benefaction ever made in
one year by American philanthr0pist.
81. OOO. 0O0.-Harper's Weekly.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
1oaStin0.

Trim OF the crust before starting
bread to toast for the sick. Before
toasting. butter and put together as
for sandwiches. The butter will soak
In and the toast will not be hard.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Walker

An extra good rain fell here good Fri
day aid tho .grass and every thing 10
starting to grow.
The family Of Werner Peterson OF
Bradis, Boone county were visiting at
Theodor Salsstrom's home Sunday.
Carl and Elmer Dahlberg Who spend
most a thsir time ct Peirce, Neb., in the
telephone business are at home visiting
their parents.
l(iss Esther Becelund who is now
giving music lessons has quite few
pupils. Among those that take lessons
On The organ are Misses Minnie Swanson
and Ida Gibson.
A program was Sunday afternoon at
tho Salem church to the memory OF Miss
Sopis Ostling . school teacher in the
Swedish language, Who died . short
time ego in tho state OF Washington.
Misc Ostling taught school in the Swed-
ish languagsin Platte and Boone county
for twenty yesrs previous to her going
to the state 0AWashington.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
A OjmeuIty.

a Difficulty.
NY boy. marry . wife who can
dive you q home"
ia Nike to. but % few girls know
own their own houses. Baltimore
A1ogioan.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

Racing plays are remarkably sue
coosful, aren't they?' asked the in
quisitive person.
YES" replied the playwright. they
u0ually have good runs"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Something About Calendars.

Free calendars. are scarce this
year" remarked the pedant. referring
to his notebook, but If you happen
to have one Of 1872, 1870. 1868 or 1896
about the house 1t will do just ~ we'll
as 1908 calendar. And here's . hint
to the thrifty-if you viii save this
years calendar 1t can be used again
in 1886 and 1854. II you would keep
one % years you might have some
fun with it then."-Kansas City Times.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Where She Caught Il.

Where She Caught q.
What's the matter with you this
morning, Delia?" asked Mrs. Wise.
"Oh, ma'am.". replied the domestic,
:" tbs the terrible earache have this
mornin'"
Al, you should be careful, Della.
All the keyholes In this house are very
drafty."
Nutmeos Have Medicinal Qualities.
Nutmegs have medicinal qualities
which make them most useful In the
treatment Of various illnesses.
In cases Of collie and dysentery, for
instance. nutmeg. very finely powdered
and mixed With . little milk, often has
. most beneficial effect. For children.
one-sixth to one-third Of . teaspoon.
full. according to age. should be given.
and for older people from one to two
teaspoonfuls every two hours.
Sleeplessness II often relieved In the
same manner. for nutmegs have very
soothing qualities.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

''As boy were you interested In
science?' was asked Of Charles Fran
els Brush, inventor Of the arc light
Yes. far more than anything else.
I read all the literature I could flnd
and took q special delight in studying
chemistry. astronomy. and physics. I
made rough telescopes. microscopes
and voltaic batteries. made q We
locipede and every time the family
doctor would come to the house he
would ask: Well. Charley. what are
you making nOw?"
After q long course in trying to get
started in chemical work this young
man went into the commission bust
ness. selling Lake Superior ore. and
he and his partner cleaned up $1s.00o
the first year In spite Of hard times.
He no sooner had got his share than
he threw the business over to work o.
his dynamo electric machine. :
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29
Maxine n Hit

You have been staying with janice
lately. haven't you, John?
Yes
They say his new wife has N ~.
full temper. How did she strike
yours
with anything that came handy"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29

All the seats were taken in the car
which l entered one morning in early
April. An old colo.cd man sat next
the door. 1t is not often in these days
that l see that type of black man. I
used to see That kind on the old Vir.
ginia plantation. where he was 'Uns
Lige" or "Ung Sambo" to all the
household. His days were devoted to
useful toll. and his evenings to his
banjo and the old plantation melodies
that NO one can ever sing again 20
unsteady as they were sung then:
and never In his widest visions did he
dream of logarithms and Greek roots
for his race.
Take this seat, mistis." he said, ris-
Ing promptly. "Mistis" sounded very
honey" and pleasant to me. 1t had
been so long since l was insists" to
anybody.
Thank you. uncle" said I. Keep
your seat. would just as lief stand"
"Scuse me. please, mistis, but faint
fifteen fer you teh stan; you mus set"
he admOnished respectfully.
l took the seat. thanking him for
his courtesy. Soon q departing pas
senger left a vacancy.
There is seat for you" I said to
the old man.
Between the ladies'. ma'am?" He
hesitated.
YES" said
He bowed apologetically to right
and left and took the vacant place.
Just before leaving the car slipped
q silver piece into his hand, saying:
Uncle. get you . nice luncheon with
this-in memory Of old Virginia"
Thank you. my mistis." he said,
opening his hand to look at the little
gift. and then closing it. Then he
touched his hat and thanked me
again. I left the car with q SUMMER
feeling in my heart because of the
chance meeting. but with no thought
that l should ever again hear of my
old Virginia.
That afternoon received q bunch
of arbutus which had been left for mo
by an old colOred man-"fur the tall
lady with long blue coat an white
hair-in memory Of ole Virginia IN
dem ole-time days" Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-04-29


Commissioner Bingham Of New
York said the other day Of a shrewd
western detective:
HE is very shrewd. but he likes to
show of overmuch. There is q good
deal of this Sherlock Holmes business
about him. A Scotch Canadian wanted
to join the force the other day. To
make himself look respectable he
bought q suit of clothes from q friend
Of his. q. stationary engineer. When
he presented himself at headquarters
our Mr. Sherlock Holmes was the first
person he had to see.
Mr.. Sherlock. looking up from his
desk. scanned the applicant shrewdly,
shot q quick glance round the room to
see that he had everyOne's attention,
and then said. in his deepest. most i'm
pressive voice:
AHA. a mechanic. I perceive
INA. MAJ replied the Scotchman.
"A Mackenzie
LIKE MEETING AN OLD FR.EN-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
The Playful Porpoise.

Considering the perfect weather condi- tions we decided not to put into Kus- tendje, but keeping a good offing to take a departure from the light on Galata Point and then either cut across for Bourgas. according to conditions. writes Henry c. Rowland in Appleton's Maga- zine for October, telling of his passage through the Black Sea in motor boat. During the afternoon we lost the land altogether, but picked it up toward even ing, and by o'clock were off Kustendje and about 15 miles out.
 That evening was a lovely one, the air of a delightful temperature, very clear, and the sea like a mill pond. A big school of porpoises came over to play with the boat, and the water was so sparklingly clear and of such a glassy surface that we were able to follow all of their movements even when they plunged to their fullest depth They had not the slightest fear of the noise of the motor, but swam dangerously close to the propeller and frequently rubbed , themselves against the sides of the boat. One sportiye youngster kept getting across the stem; for almost an hour lay on my face forward with my head over the bow watching him. He was playful as puppy and at last invented little game of his own. Lying across the stem he would let the curve of the bow roll him over and over, presently disappear ing to swim back and repeat the per- formance. I have watched porpoises in many waters of the globe but have never seen any as kittenish as these.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Personal and General.

The several candidates for postmaster are still active, and petitions are still be- ing circulated. A number of influential citizens have interviewed J. O. Thompson. the Presidents referee in Alabama, in ref erence to the appointment MT. Thomp- son is non-committal, but has intimated the appointment would not be made until after the election. The race seems to have narrowed down to three aspirants- J. W. Brigman, T. G. Kennemer and I. o. Millar, each of whom has strong in- dorsements.
 w. E. Stripling, superintendent of the Gadsden public schools, was in the city today, the guest of Superintendent R. N. Baker. MT. Stripling visited the fair and was much impressed with the exhibit of the Ensley public schools; in fact, so much so that he will advocate a similar exhibit from the Gadsden school at the next State Fair.
 Since the contest of A. Buddy, the de- feated candidate for alderman of the Fifth ward, has been filed. cross-bills are being prepared by the friends of Henry Zuber and John Morrison. It is claimed the con- test will result in, the seating of both Zuber and Morrison.
 Thomas R. Walker, former superintend- ent Of the public schools, has entered the realty firm of Scott & Mcleod
 Mrs. Mary Robinson, sister of pr. A. M Robinson, was in the city today visiting Mrs. J. H. Perkins
 Miss Jessie Terry is still very sick al the Davis infirmary. The Rev Dr. Craw- ford was called to her bedside Saturday and administered holy communion At a late hour she was somewhat improved
 The Franklin theatre, under the man. agement of Joe Steed, is rapidly growing in popularity. The ladies and children are especially pleased with the nature of the performances, some O +hem being both instructive and amusing. Special mati- nees Wednesday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Wanted a Fair Hearing.

This is an extraordinary article by a railroad man who wishes his name withheld.
 He Is one of the worlds five great railroad men.
 Our representative begged him to sign it after the railroad man had cor rected and recorrected the manuscript
 No. I will not sign it-my person. ality is not the issue. I always can get a hearing. What I want to know is, Will the American people give a fair hearing to the railroad side7"
 Is the country so prejudiced that fair hearing will not be given to ques- tion apart from personality?
 Here Is what our representative wrote us when he mailed us the manu- script. In passing let us explain that we thought of the subject. of the ar ticle, picked out the man we wanted to write it, and sent our representative to see him.
 It's the only real interview he ever gave to anyone. He poured him. self forth yoluminously. He would talk at length and vigorously, and then add that I should give that to the publish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Special Church Notices.

Services will be held tomorrow in the temporary structure of the Methodist church. The building has a larger seat ing capacity than the old church build ing, and will be comfortably heated by three large heating stoves.
 Major White, the commander of the southern division of the Salvation Army, will preach at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning at Il o'clock
 The following will be the order of ser vices at St. Anthonys Catholic church, corner Avenue H and Twenty street, Sunday: Low mass at o'clock; missa cantata at 1O:30 o'clock; Sunday school at D. m.; beads, litany and benediction of the blessed sacrament at D. m. The Rev. Paul Klich will be celebrant at the high mass. The Sunday school will be reor- ganized and divided into classes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
His Tribe.

From Everybody's Magazine.
 A tramp passing through the waiting room of the Northwestern depot at Mill waukee spied small enameled pin ly- ing on the floor. He picked it up, looked 1t over in a careless way, and pinned it on the lapel of his coat. The same tramp, a few moments later, was hit and knocked unconscious by switch engine in the freight yards, just outside the depot. The trainmen picked him up and telephoned to police headquarters for an ambulance.
 What did you say his name was?' came over the telephone from the desk sergeant.
 Don't know. The man is unconscious" :" replied the switchman.
 Any papers on him by which you can Identify him?" asked the sergeant.
 Not thing" phoned back the switch man.
 Docs he belong to any lodge or union?' inquired the sergeant.
 Hold the line till I take look, replied the switchman, and in a moment the desk sergeant was greatly surprised to receive this information.
 "Yes; he is a Lady Maccab bee"