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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

"Yes," remarked the Down Easter.
I'VE do have fog along Cape Cod some
times. One night the fog came up and
In the morning when went to milk
I couldn't find the old COW. Knew
where she was in the habit of lying.
though, and followed her easy enough.
Got to her just In time, too.
"Why, just went through the hole
she made in the fog-sort of tunnel
like-and pretty soon l came up to
her. She was almost smothered. You
see the fog had packed ahead Of her
and she'd jammed her horns into it
and got stuck. Had to chop her out.
You may believe it or not, but I'll
show you the cow any time you come
round. Public Ledger.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

Sheer white goods. In fact. any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen. without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
THE Grand ASSESSMENT ROLL
Increase Over Last Year q Little Over
sixty-tWo Millions Dollars.-Oni
versity Benefits Largely.


The above tables show the grand
assessment roll, the general, university
and redemption funds taxes to be
paid, compared with the grand assess
ment roll and taxes for 1907. The
figures are Official and were compiled
by Secretary Schavland Of the State
Board of Equalization. The figures
vary only slightly from the unofacial
figures previously published. The
board made some minor changes IN
three or four counties. which changed
the total slightly. The general fund
taxes, out of which is paid the ex-
penses of running the state govern
ment and the state institutions. includ-
ing the coming legislative expenses.
have been increased $17,142.43. The
smallness of the increase Is due 10
the fact that the state board reduced
the general fund levy from to Az
mills.
The taxes levied by the legislature.
mill, for the support of the Univer-
sity of Nebraska have been increased
So, 165.34.
The 1-mill levy made by the legts-
lature for the creation of fund with
which to pay of the state debt is In
creased the same amount, $50, 1854.
This makes the total increase in the
general. university and redemption
funds taxes $141.473.91.
The great increase in the taxes
levied for the University Of Nebraska
will be used as an argument for spe-
cific appropriations for the support OF
this institution, rather than continue
to appropriate blind sum in the form
of 1-mill levy.
In 1907, when the legislature made
the1-mill levy for the support of the
university. following an old custom,
the members based their action on an
estimate Of the grand assessment roll
made by the Board of Regents of uni
versity. The regents estimated the
grand assessment roll for 1907 at
1921 ,OOO, 900. The grand assessment
roll that year reached $329.OO0.OOO.
For 1908 the regents estimated the
grand assessment roll at 1928, 100000.
The valuation this year as shown
above exceeded that estimation by
more than $62,OOO,0OO.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
Death List In South Sixty.

Atlanta, Ga.-Augusta and points
in South Carolina are gradually reeov-
erfng from the food conditions Sun
day afternoon. The death list in 0eor-
gfa and South Carolina will reach six
ty. Two more bodies were taken
from the river at Augusta On Sunday
afternoon, making total Known dead
there eighteen. There were rumors
that q serious fire had broken out In
Augusta Sunday afternoon, but these
were unconhrmed. The city mains
have been open, relieving the distress
as to water.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
General A. p. Stuart Dead.

Biloxi, Miss.-General Alexander p.
Stuart, one of the last two surviving
lieutenant generals of the confederate
army, died at his home Sunday. in his
S.th year. A native of Tennessee,
General Stuart lived the greater part
Of his life in that state. but of late
has been making his home in Biloxi.
He was born at Rogersville. Hawkins
county. Tenn. October 2. 1921. He
was appointed to the United States
Military Academy at West Point and
graduated with honors from that in
stitution in June. 1912.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

Nov. Mrs. Mccarthy" said counsel
for the defense. please tell US simply
rs you can your version of this affair.
It is alleged that you referred to Mrs.
Callahan in disparaging terms"
Not bit av it. / didn't say amy
thing about disparaging nor disparagus
nor amy other garden truck. except
that I said she had nose loike q
squash and her complexion was as bad
rs a tomato in the lasht stages. Yez
can see for yersilf II it amt the truth"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

weak to work. Though constantly
using medicine despaired of being
cured until I began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in a short time I was
completely cured. am now in ex-
cellent health"
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents q box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

Forbids Tolstoi Celebration.
Yasnaya, Poliana Russia-Court Leo
Tolstoi is improving slowly from his
recent illness. The governor of lula
has forbidden the lula municipality
to celebrate Tolsto's birthday.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
BIG FIRE At NEW ORLEANS.

CONFIRMATION In Wholesale District
Destroys Three Blocks.
New Orleans-Fire which broke out
in the center of the commercial dis
trict SUNDAY afternoon swept over
portions of three blocks destroying a
large number of wholesale houses,
manufacturing plants and small
stores. Originating at Beinville and
Charles streets. the flames worked
their way north as far as Oony street
and west towards ROYAL. causing a
loss of between 81. 00O, 600 and $1,000
900 before they finally were subdued.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
Annreeiates 1eaehers' Work.

One woman says that when her
children bring home their school re-
ports at the end of the month she al
ways finds five minutes in which to
write q personal letter to the teach
ers. II there ia something that the
children have learned that surprised
her she writes a note of thanks and
appreciation. and II the reports are
unsatisfactory she writes Offering to
help the teacher in any way she may
suggest. Needless to say. the teach
ers are appreciative. as any one will
know who has ever taught school
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
1hone,u'. Sensible Answer.

When the forest-haunting hermit
Thoreau lay on his deathbed. a Cal
whistle friend called to make inquiry
regarding his soul. Henry" he said.
anxiously. have you made your peace
with God?" John" replied the dying
naturalist. in a whisper. Il didn't
know that God and myself had quar-
reled!"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
PRECISE.

Miss Sentimental-Tell me. are you
sure, Milton, that I'm the first you've
asked to marry your
Mr.. Manyack-Do you mean this
present month or do YOU include last
as we'll?
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
General Demand for Speakers.

General Demand for Speakers.
New York - Announcement was
made at the republican national head
quarters that all senators, members of
congress. state and county officers or
others who are benefited by the repub-
lican political organization will be
asked to make up a volunteer speak
ing force available for the national
and congressional campaigns.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
cracksmen Make Bill Haul.

CrackSmen Make BtIJ 6dUI.
Montreal-Five masked men dyna-
mited the safe in the provisional bank
at St. Eustace, ten miles from Mon
treal, and secured $4,000. They held
up the caretaker and kept a posse Ct
citizens at bay with revolvers and
made good their escape to Montreal.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
OBITUARY,

George p. Rowell, 20 years old, Of
New York, prominent for many years
in the newspaper advertising bust
ness, died at Poland Springs, Ne.
C. G. Mcleod, president Of q bank
at McLeansboro, Ill, is dead.
Col William J. Glenn. 6S years old,
formerly commander of the Four
teenth regiment, Pennsylvania Ma
tional Guard, and prominent in Ma
tional Guard circles. was found dead
in bed at his home in Carnegie, Pa.
Mrs. Mary Torphy died in Rockford.
ILL.,, at the age Of 100 years.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

j had a bad fall and it
affected my kidneys.
Severe pains in my
back and hips became
constant, and sharp
twinges followed any
exertion. The kidney
secretions were badly
disordered. I lost
flesh and grew too
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
Rich Cargo of Raw Silk.

Rich Cargo of Raw Silk.
San Francisco-The richest cargo
of raw silk imported from the orient
for several years reached this port
Sunday on the steamer Asia. 1t con.
sisted of $3.50 bales, valued at
$4,000 900.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
euildino and Loan Statement.


Following is the summary of the
port of the building and loan asso-
Citations of Nebraska for the last year
as compiled by Secretary Royse of the
State Banking board:
Sixty-eight associations submitted
reports for the close of business June
30, 1908. an increase Of two over the
number reporting last year, showing
an increase of assets during the year
Of 81, 1872. 932.O3: first mortgage loans
have been increased $1,000. 75O.65,
while items of other resources have
been reduced as follows: Stock loans,
1874. O33.2S: real estate, $3S,012.37;
capital stock, running. has been in
creased $7G3.176.41: full paid stock in
creased 1927 1O.55: the number Of
loans made for building purposes dur
ing the year, 1,646; for the payment Of
homestead mortgages. 1886: the total
number of borrowing stockholders, A.
S5S; non-borrowing stockholders. 81
S25: total amount of real estate loans
in force. $12,244,339.S7: total appraised
value Of the real estate and improve
ments upon which loans hnave been
made, $27 ,O76, 1856: total insurance in
force and assigned to the associations
on property upon which loans have
been made. $16,949. 571.41: the asso-
Citations have done business during the
year amounting to $685., 7S4.71, at
q cost of $174,617.43.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
HER GOOD FORTUNE
After Years Spent in Vain Effort.

Mrs. Mary E. H. Rouse, of Cam
bridge, N. Y, says: Five years ago
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
WYOMING MINES TO SUSPEND
Seven Thousand Men Will BE Idle Be
cause Of Deadlock.

cause Of Deadlock.
Butte, Mont-After a twc-session
conference in this city, lasting until
late Sunday night, the committee rep
resenting the United Mine Workers Of
Wyoming failed to reach q wage
agreement with the operators, and &C.
cording to John H. Hart, spokesman
for the mine owners, all the coal
mines in Wyoming would shut down
Monday. About 1000 men will be idle.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
More Quiet at FairvieW.

Since the departure of Mr.. Bryan
for his speechmaking trip, Fairview
has enjoyed some cessation in the
former stream of visitors who came to
call on the nominee. but the tourists
who pass through Lincoln still 60 out
to the Bryan farm to see the house and
wander over the grounds. Some Of
them do not know that Mr.. Bryan is
away, and ask for him at the door.
The number who now call at the cam
didate's home, however, is much small
er than it is when he is in Lincoln, and
consists mostly of curious travellers
who wish to see the place mentioned
SO often in the newspapers.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

Employer Liability Bill Missing.
The legislative records relating to
the passage of the employers liability
bill are missing from the office of the
secretary Of state. Either that or the
bill was not read a second time in the
senate. A suit is now on In Douglas
county in which the constitutionality
of the law is one of the questions at
issue. Attorney for the Union Pacific
railroad called upon the secretary OF
state for a certified copy of the records
several days ago. An investigation
failed to disclose where the bill has
been read a second time.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
Bankers Object to Rule.

Omaha and South Omaha bankers
appeared before the State Board Of
Equalization to protest against an In
crease in the assessment of the banks
of Douglas county. The board con-
templated an increase of 10 per cent,
because the banks deducted 3 per cent
of the loans upon making their returns
to the assessor. c. F. McGrew said
the Douglas county banks were as
sessed at their value and there should
be no increase He said the assessed
value was greater than was the actual
value at which the stock sells.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02


was developed at the inquest that
the two men we're seen to enter an
old mill at Wolsey together. Racy
fails to give account of himself and
circumstances strongly indicate his
guilt. Stewart was plasterer from:
Brookings. and was apparently chok-
ed to death and thrown into bin in
the min.
John Boulton, an old settler Of thir-
ty years in Adams county, residing
Two miles south of Juniata. commit
ted suicide by drinking strychnine. lie
was an invalid.
It is stated upon good authority
that the Union Pacific will not move
its headquarters from Beatrice to
Marysville, Kas., as reported in a dis
patch some days ago. Ed s. Miller.
president of the Beatrice Commercial
club, has been in communication with
the railroad officials and it is under
stood that all the company asks IS
that it be given a fair share Of the
business of that city.
The pioneers and old settlers pic
mic wae held at Allen. Eight hun
dred dollars in purses and q ball
game between Allen and Wakefield
for Q purse of SIS we're attractions.
An address was given by Henry H.
Wilson of Lincoln.
A. daring attempt to commit high
way robbery was perpetrated on the
main street of Benkelman. when an
unknown person crept up behind
Jerry O'Brien and murderously as
sailed him with heavy stone, strik-
ing him on the back of the head.
The miscreant got no booty and made
his escape.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-07-04
When TAPS Were Sounded
BY JOSEPH THORNTON

had n% had fn gogg a1 H With THE a
raised there would be grand merchants parade drilling
15ss | an" % nss % % G 0d @d up
the posters grandioquenty stated.
and ties and bonnets and all sorts Of clothes were brought
just and they could
be made Every dotng putting in the days ahead OF the
be given over to the day. Enjoyment thus eliminating necessity
SH sress one red the lot all % town. and
when Fourth ATLAS last M @ eOsy store oSg hns snd w e
big boys shooting fire crackers and bombs and firing the an
co s 's the ~
ne s was , not OF e a eoon he s lust than mat
% dee g lay S" es es s h s from ON m
dmpng face She trim creature Janet was just the kind
But there rift in the sunkssed clouds of her hap
John Gordon young Of the whom shwel she
said she liked him more than any other young
You may know how much that is for when sweet young
lady coneses shese likes certain handsome
a o Amy other yGung in the Se 5 o that
to quit having feelings.
ia an Individual who Wa NOT to- pn s a
his blood Gettysburg his country needed she imbibed
enough martial spirit manifest dangerous tendency
or % But thought @ aSe
s d better be @ @ wH %ss that %
would o Sap d1. s VERY g q ~ +. ornna Of h Fourth m
oned her founces and gathered and did all those things
better But don't care she chorled she yiciously abbed
happy why I'll be SO happy that /"
"May in?' asked somebody the door Turning
direction and she who it Janet gasp: "Why
John, how you startled me-
"Did now?" asked John, he stepped into
close to the girl and started his about her
did attempt ude him. She looked
his without faer John caught the and sank into his
heart He stepped back then bowed low IL He stopped then
flushing the of his hair he started toward the T will
you again today?" he asked
"Oh yes" replied Janet She did look John but her
heart beating rapidly while soft bushes chased themselves
her face She thrilled with happiness
and the proximity of the she loved brought feeling
and 81 only in the parade Goddess Liberty
know she volunteered
eyes, know, replied John "Youyou' be the belle of the
day."
"Wil II" laughed Janet. "Do you think sop
Think so? know it, The firmness of the brought
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-07-04

M the Last rs and the a%psd Tho sTa aH
the last Now forever, eh, sweetheart -, 49,, - ,,,
Locking s s y ys4e his
Cling gns S his eEss J hah qu Voee with JOY
Jumping away other Janet and John faced the door
Standing the center OF it, his arms "pFa'sed as to strike
What does mean?" he asked his voice quivering with
John the colonel 1T means sd sir ,t that lv
1T that love each other said janet shyy yet
ybe colonel turned toward Gordon you found the
OUT he said then started toward another
ROOM Janet started for her father he is the love.
in spite disregard fathers wshes?" asked the
it, gu,psd the girl , Il can't IT. help it He
The colonel turned toward Gordon: 81 will see you later about
'' With sfao" look after s Mills Janet and
his MAY I he asked Janet It. walked walk d slowly S to
at offending her father YES ohn simply Taking
Gen b s[ % will see
and left the room.
deeply years. his thoughts sayed back
to his own bOOd % heart hss grew grew MISTY ana "%p
said us the words wife said when wooed her and won
The day drawing All the sports had gone off
advertised and everybody waiting epectany for the close
The fireworks being fired in large vacant lot
Although Janet Janet and John had had Sr during ohn G ay
resolved have understanding with the colonel before allowing
though loving would liked other
a she esp ted him the watch
ing the fireworks
Suddenly tho, mhap, of the large rockets that
had been lighted the ground that would
in the crowd.
The with colonel noticed
stepped back leading with him. Both their excite
had Gordon John line
the fiery implement of DEATH he had turned look
something behind him, he did notice his danger
cry of from the crowd In the minging voices
John could distinguish what said
But blood had Gettysburg
in in The colonel made forward
Gordon pull him way. close
There only thing to be done
She loves him than anything in the world cried the
the He
himself between the young danger There sharp
impact fiery Kissing then the colonel released Gordon and sank
the ground The rocket mbedded before
it could be pulled out, it exploded decorating him terribly
Janet threw herself obbng by his side his head in
Ian 1ouedM dad
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13
JIM THE TERRIBLE

CORDOVA cast 925 votes. Now what do you know about that? Do you honestly think there are 925 ALASKANS working on MT, Guggenheim's railroads at $2,6o per? Do YOU think so? Well, 7OO of these voters CD went up to the polls and cast their ballots AGAINST Wickersham The majority FOR Wickersham, that fell to him naturally in all parts ot the district not bossed by these corporations, is nothing like so much of a compliment as this vote AGAINST HIM cast in the corporation controlled towns. YOU, MT. Alaskan, feel that to be true, don't you?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Fairbanks but it's almost a shame to repeat the story of Fairbanks. Fair banks cast 773 votes and Of these Wick srsham was handed 445. The o'her four also ran. or the remaining 32S Mir. Chilberg received l7S-Chilberg the Nome miner. or the l50 votes re- maiuing to be divided between the three, it is true Corsou got as many as 62, after having spent s2O,O0O in tie purchase of newspaper with which to poison the minds Of the voters and dis tort the truth. The Alaskan is not much on the I told-you.so habit, but it is well to remember what this paper said about the iutility of 8 newspaper owned and published by politician for political purposes. How silly to think that because a palpsble lie is printed in a newspaper the people will not recOg- nize it as such.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Rampant cast 65 votes, There is a little so-called newspaper published at Rampant, the size ot handbill, the sole purpose of the publication of which was to roast Wickersham, every issue being almost exclusively devoted 70 yiliGcatIon and the vent of spite of some unhappy individual. Of the G5 votes cast, Rampant gave Wicker sham B. Dosen'J this sound ripe enough?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

What do you think of that dear old Ketchikan where the convention was held that nominated Corson where all the enthusiasm was displayed for the regular nominee aud the money spent-and where also the whole town was witness of the methods by which the nomination was brought about Kechkan cast TO votes of which Wicker sham was given 7 being 88 above the next highest man who again was Chlberg Corson almost overlooked getting the lowest vote cast IT, Roman got 85 That is q community that is ripe certainly.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Valdez cast 33l votes of which Wick ersham received PIT, the remainder, 54 being divided between four candidates. At Valdez there are no corporation in- duences and Wlckershsm is best known, having held court there and passed judgement on some Of the most import ant cases ever tried in the district.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

In Juneau the home of Governor Hoggatt, the place of publication of Governor Hoggatt newspaper the Ju- neau Record where that newspaper played upon local fears and predudices by printing across the face of its sevenco uuns width every day declaration that "A vote for Wick esham is vote capital removal the voters of Juneau gave Wckersham lS4, and Corson but IT, The vote of COrson, Roman and Chberg combined totaled only five more than Wickershams total Vote This is country to be proud of
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

NOME casts a GOou many votes 1856. Wickersham was accorded 59l of these; Chilberg carried away 53l- ll22 of the total. Of the 434 remaining to be divided between the other three Corson took 344, Cum los and Roman 97. Can't you see that these people know ?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Sitka was formerly the capital of AL sska-.yOu may remember that Well, Sitka cast 6l votes and of these 3S, ,- more than half as you can well figure went to Wickersham. Sltka is pretty ripe
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13
CLOUDY AND CALM
YUKON RIVER SAILINGS
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The result Of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Aug. l2, 1908, Is as follows Temperature time observat'n..57 above Max. temp. preceding 24 hours,.7l above Min ." ..47 above Mean ..5S above
 Barometer 3O.O2
 Clouly, calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13
YUKON RIVER FLEET

Up stream-Bonanza King left Big Salmon at 5:3O D m. No report from other boats, as the wire Is down,
 Next sailing Bonanza King will leave Whltehorse tonight or early, to- morrow morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Candle, away down on the penip suls, cast AT votes. of these l9S were for Wickersham and S5 for Corson, Chn- berg took los, Roman G7 and Clum l6. Ihese figures are eloquent.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

First class rooms at the Portland house. Skagway's medium priced house. Baths and all convepiences. Centrally located, 9th avenue, opposite Post Office, ll3 tt
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Douglas, the residence section of the TreadweI mill cast l75 votes, divided up among four candidates, all getting fair share but of which Wickersham was given more than the next highest TREADWELL, on the con- trary where the bosses exercised control of the voe gave Wickersham but and Corson 69 out of total of 94
The daily Alaskan., 1908-08-13

Wrangen cast even hundred votes divided up al- most evenly between four candidates Chilberg taking a1 the highest proportion and Wickersham following next in line with 29 Chilberg support is supposed to from his Swedish fellow counrymen in the fisheries. At that Wickersham gave him close run.