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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

tain amount Of influence. II he is met
with a churlish reception he does not
easily forget it. and may carry the
memory of his visit clear into the next
convention. 1t is not in the least nee
essary nor advisable to ''kOtow" to
any man; but a cheerful and polite
greeting is just the kind of a greeting
which any man prefers. and II you fol-
low that rule strictly it is a winner in
the end. OF course. your politeness
may be thrown away entirely on some
people, but an undertaking and sim
cere courtesy will in the long run
make friends for your chief and your
self. where a high and mighty" at
titude will lose friends for the man
who put you where you are.
1t is highly essential that secre-
tary should have the common sense
not to be stuck on himself" or On his
position. No one on earth will sense
this quicker than the politicians. and
no one will resent it and treat it with
contempt any more readily. To begin
with. there are some angles of the
job which a three -dollar-a-week Office
boy could attend to with perfect
ease. To sit in a revolving chair and
say the mayor isn't in" or 1.-The
mayors in. but he's busy just now"
does not require very massive intel
lect But when it comes to the finer
points of the game. when it comes to
fhn lot Uhn
be sent to MILL" then let the secretary
make good" and do it without any
fiouriShes.
| certainly took a keen interest in
my position. No finer place in the
world to study human nature than
there. All day long there was the
constant influx of men. women and
children to see the mayor" to speak
with his honor" and with about 40 or
so nationalities to choose from, and
with all grades and kinds of these diff
ferent races to meet, it was a study in
mankind which was not attainable in
any other position save in that of the
mayoralty itself.
A secretary in this position ought to
be fair speaker. for it may be that
his chief will be busy when some dele
cation from an outside city must be
met and welcomed, and the secretary
ought to be able to represent the
mayor with some decent amount of
ability. He ought to be a writer Of
some force also, for some of the
mayors mail is turned over to him to
answer, and he should be able to han
die all correspondence turned over to
him in an acceptable manner. He
ought to have some knowledge of hui
man nature, and he should be pos
se5sed of an iron constitution physic-
ally. for the wear and tear outside the
door is one which will send a frail
man to the hospitals.
Part of the time he may find that
he can sit in his chair and take it
easy. But that is only very brief
experience. And as for patience. he
ought to be able to give Job 40-yard
handicap and running start and then
beat the patriarch in walk. The mos,
sanguineiy ridiculous propositions will
be handed up to him that were ever
dreamed of, and he must consider
these. and not lose his temper, even
though he knows they must be ruth
leSsly turned down"
And then there are the 'cranks" and
the absolute maniacs to contend
with besides. There are many de-
partments in city hall. and yet the
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

to do my chief the utmost good !
could, and the only conscientious feel
ing l had in the matter was to do just
that very thing. l hewed to that line,
and wherever the chips few had and
have no slightest SAVIOR of remorse.
A secretary who told the truth all the
time would be about as useful as
lighted candle in powder magazine.
The only man he needs to tell the
stark truth to is his chief: as for the
rest of the world, when it was ad-
visable to tell them the truth they got
it: when it was necessary to ladle
them out diplomacy" that was what
they received.
To make as many friends as possible
for his chief, and as few enemies, in
his dealings with the politicians and
the public, is naturally one of the es-
sentials in holding down" this job.
And it goes without saying that all
men like to be treated with courtesy.
Enemies can easily be made by a
rough and discourteous manner, and
even by impotence and Indifference.
Especially is this true among the poll
ticians. Every man who comes to a
mayors Office on political business
either has, or imagines he has. a GER
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

which was verbal ''cross-counter" to
some tale which was being handed
me. etc.
OF course it was not imperative that
L should give out steady stream of
Diplomacy all the time. but when
e!untnesS would have made an enemy
] am happy to say that ny talent for
diplomacy" coupled with long legal
experience. enabled me to do reason
ably well in that branch of MY work.
an work. if man tackles it, whether
washing dishes or shaking dice for
universe. ought to be done in a whole
!, Sculed and enthusiastic manner. And
! Can cay truthfully that brought to
this absolutely necessary art in my
position q frank and open manner
sincerity Of voice ard an unwinking
look from the eyes. that officially was
almost as genuine as nature itself. and
practically much more effective than
sarcasm or cold facts would have ever
dared 10 be.
As looked at the place, / was there
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
Couldn't Dodge These Taxes

for instance, the English birth tax OF
the seventeenth century. A laborer
paid two shillings as birth tax; duke
paid $50. You couldn't get round it.
"Burials were taxed. according to
the station of the dead, from a shilling
to 925. That, too, could not be
lodged.
Marriages were taxed. A duke, to
marry, paid ESQ; a common person,
like yourself. paid half a crown.
In those days you paid tax on
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

a FTER a stay of two years on
"a the Board Of Local Improve
"a ments l was transferred. and.
As 1 Considered. promoted to
the position OF mayors secretary.
Many men can fill position on
the beard of local improvements
fairly acceptably, and there is often
ut least one strictly ornamental mem
Der On every public board. but as for
good secretary. that is another
story. The selection Of appOintees
for the various fair-salaried positions
is governed to great extent by both
fitness and politics in municipal Of
fGes. and as civil service reform had
curtailed the mayors appointing pow
ers TO a! comparative handful of offices.
there was keen competition for the
"piuns." sO-called. But when it came
20 the appointing CT secretary it was
hands of"
II man sought the place. that was
enough to kill his chances; If delega-
tioas went in to intercede for him
they were only injuring his chances.
It WAS a position, and is always pO-
sitiUn. which the mayor Of large city
fills by strict personal preference. The
secretary must be man in whom his
chief has confidence. and he is usual
~ selected from the ranks of the
newspaper men, To begin with. he
ought to be a perfect artist in siplO-
macy In great affairs of state a first
class diplomat is called genius" in
lesser circles, and especially in poll
tics. n con man" But to be entirely
honest about it. there is no difference
except In the terms.
Now 16 years experience in the
law business had fitted me peculiarly
wen Tor this end OF the job. l could
look a man or delegation squarely in
the eye and say that the mayor was
not in his Office. when he was busy
and could not be disturbed. and make
them believe it. Every once in awhile
id tell the truth. just to keep my
hand in as to veracity. but il the &C.
CasiUn demanded l could invent with
the ease and grace of a nature faker.
TO be frank. l always preferred to
Tell the truth. Not because / claim to
he more naturally truthful than other
men. hut because the truth is much
simpler and does not need cOrrObora-
ton
There were many varieties of d.
picmacy necessary in my daily deal
iags with the public. There was the
abrupt style. suitable to some one
who wanted a railroad pass. for in
stance. which happened to know was
not obtainable; the persuasive and ex-
planatnry style to the delegation
which wanted to see the mayor about
something which | had orders to see
WAS not intruded on him at that eSpe-
Cial moment: the sympathetic varie-
ty. the scornful species. the diplomacy
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
WITH LACE BRETELLES
A Pretty Waist-combinins Embroid-
cry MedalIions and Lace.

One way of combining embroidery
medallions with all over lace is illus
trated in this pleasing waist. The bre-
telles, with their scalloped edges, are
becoming to most women. and, despite
their simplicity. they impart quite an
air to almost any costume. For this
reason the design is suggested for a
gown that Is to be freshened up to last
out the season, or for one that is be-
ing remodeled altogether 1t requires
so little of the dress material, for
even the sleeves :a.s bs made of chit
fon cloth, IL liked. or of plain net.
The bretelles are bordered with a
half-inch strip of satin, either cut on
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
Drinking Habits Do Harm.

There is no doubt whatever that the
drinking habits of the nation, and
especially of the women Of the nation.
are doing more harm to our financial
and social position than is any depres-
sion in trade or other economic causes
British Journal of Inebriety.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
luncheons in Coiors.

Luncheons in colors are very popu-
lar, and one of the prettiest Of them
is the lavender luncheon. A very
effective desert for this luncheon may
be frozen custard that has been tint
ed with unfermented grape juice. Can
died violets may decorate the GUS
tard, and the dish in which it is
placed be garnished with plumbago
clusters.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
Births, Marriages and Deaths Once
Source Of English Revenue.

Pleased with his mornings work
he had sworn off no less than $4,000
In taxes-the capitalist leaned back in
his chair. lighted a cigar and talked
esreeably.
In the past" he said. governments
were wiser They levied taxes that
could not be sworn eff. There was,
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
Bleaching Linen.
Half pound of chlorinated lime
Half a gallon of boiling water

Hail q FUHHu Oh CNIUFINdIEU IIIllt.
Half a gallon of boiling water.
Two tablespoonful of washing soda
Put the lime into basin and pour
the boiling water over it, add the soda.
stir to break up all the Jumps. and
enable the water to extract all the
chlorine. Strain carefully to remove
dill the powder. Bottle and keep ready
for use. The solution should never be
stronger than one part of the liquor
to four parts of hot water. Bleach the
linen in this
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

every servant, on your dog. on every
horse. on your carriage, your hearth.
your windows. watches. clocks. wigs.
hair powder, plate. ribbons. coal.
gauze and candles"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

other but
small
SKETCH
of whit
white
One of
that the veil mayb
ndwider
III
bird or a of
at
andis knOted a
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16
To Wash Cut Glass.

1t is necessary to have a soft brush
in orcer to keep the cracks and crew
ices Of cut glass perfectly clean.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

Profitable Municipal Markets.
The municipal markets Of Man
chester, England, are very profitable.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-16

At the last meeting OF the New Eng
land Holstein breeders association
one of the speakers asked the question
as to how many dairymen present
knew the cost of production of a hun
dred pounds of milk. But four hands
Were raised. And yet farmers igno-
rant as. 10 what il costs them TO pro-
duce their milk output will complain
that the milk dealers fix the prices of
the product The dairy farmer is in
the business of manufacturing milk
The manufacturer to be successful
must know not only what the cOmplet-
ed article costs but the cost Of every
part. With this knowledge he can
cut out the Improbable and keep that
which is profitable So with the dairy
man. He must know what il costs to
produce the milk and then he must be
ready TO unite with other dairymen in
holding for a price which will give a
fair profit But until milk producers
have a definite knowledge what their
product costs them. they are in no
condition to organize or to hold to-
gether if they do attempt organi-
cation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-10-29

:: James Francis Hoffman, the Demo,
cratic nominee for sheriff OF Ward
county, was born on the farm near
Merrill, Plymouth County, Iowa, OF
GermanIrish parentage on May 2
1874. During his boyhood days he
worked on the farm and attended
country school during the winter sea
son until his 18th year when he was
sent to college on a Swear course 81
classics and philosophy After finish
ing this course he taught school, bur
not finding this vacation congenial
he decided upon the study OF law
After two year law course he grad
uatei from the Drake Law School al
Des Moines, Ia, with degrees OF L
L. B. and was admitted to practice
before the bar of Iowa and the feder
al courts in May. 1898. A few days
after graduation he enlisted as pri
vate in Co. D. 49th Vol. inf. at Des
Moines for the Spanish-Americar
war. This regiment was placed un
der the command of Gen. Fitzhugf
Lee and was stationed at Jackson
Vile. Fla, Savannah, Ga. and Que
mados, Cuba. During 8 months o.
his army service he served as com
missary sergeant of the permanent
detail of the provost guard Of the
7th army corps under Major Rus
sell; B. Harrison. He was honor
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waver. Thanking you my friends for
the support you are extending me-, J
beg to remain yours very respectfully
]. F. Holman.
Auction Sale.

1 will offer at public sale at my
residence one mile east of Surrey
and six miles west of Norwich on
section II, township 155, range 81.
Saturday, Oct. 81, 1908,
dark bay mare, weight 1850, 7
years old, in foal, bay mare weight
1850, s years old in foai, bay
horse weight 1850, s years old
bay horse weight 1850, years old
/ black horse weight 1900, 6 years
old, span OF mules, weight 1000
each, II years old, span Of mules
weight 1850 and 1850 9 and 10 year:
old.
red COW, good milk COW, will be
fresh in May, 1 red COW, will bf
fresh in April, good milk COW,
red COW good milk cow, rec
heifer will be fresh in April,
heifer, will be fresh in the spring
registered Pland China SOW.
brood SOW due to furrow in few
das. / registered Poland China boar
s thoroughbred Poland China pigs
eligible to register, pigs foul
months old.
2 sets of breeching harness gooc
az new, sets OF double work har
ness, 1 set of single buggy harness
! "Oid Hickory wagon, as goo(
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as new. nearly new Mandt wagon
with triple box, wagon with double
box, 2 good hay racks, l good
seat spring wagon, l buggy pole, l
Sit. new Deering binder used this
year, I SIT Mccormick binder in
good running order, 2 McCormici;
mowers, l Mccormick loft. rake, 1
20 single disc Casso2is drill, 1 NV
Deere IA in. gang pillow, / new Deere
16-n. sulky pillow breaker bottom, ]
Diamond 16 inch suiky pillow with
stubble and breaker bottom, Dia
mond disc gang plow 5shovel
garden pillow, nearly new, 1915
Rock Island disc, 1 26ft. Boss har
row, new Stoughton bob sleigh,
loft. float, 4 hay buck, l CatchAm
tanning mill good as new, 1 grind
stone, 2 log chains, l wheel bar
row, 1 2-horse cultivator, l harrow
| cart, loft extension table, kitchen
table, kitchen cabinet, 2 cente'
tables, dressers, sofa, bef
steads, ] iron bed, 2 sets of bef
springs, 4 folding crib, 2 rockins
! chairs and some other chairs, l Min
| nesota Model D sewing machine
good as new I gasoline stove, ! glass
cupboard, 80 ards carpet, Is ards
of half wool carpet linoleum for
rooms, / Retort Oak ,heatingg stove
IS size, 1 universal cook stove,
Stewart No. 1 Horse Clipper goO6
as new, l bicycle, coaster break an6
,clincher tires Some dishes anf
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voters regardless of his party affiii-
atoms
To the Voters OF Ward County,
North Dakota:
In case Of my election to the office
of sheriff of Ward county, promise
you that I shall appoint competent
deputies in all important localities
in the county and thus tend to re-
duce the mileage expenses to min
imum; that no padded or unearned
fees shall be charged by myself nor
permitted to be charged by those
under by control; that l shall con-
duct the Office of sheriff as ecop-
omicaIly, in the interest of the tax
payers, as it can possibly be done.
consistent with my duties and that
l shall fulfill my duties to the best
of my ability in accordance with nv
oath of Office.
In conclusion 1 wish to warn my
friends against any campaign canard
to my detriment that may or may not
gain current at the last moment be-
fore election time. I wish to say
most emphatically that win or lose
shall remain in the race to the
end and any report that may be cir
culated to the effort that I have with
drawn or that I have thrown my
support to another, or whatever they
may be should be wholly discredited
I shall remain faithful to the trust
and confidence of those who have
placed me where I am and noinduce,
ment no matter how great or Of what
nature so ever, shall cause me to
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ably discharged with his regiment
in the summer OF 1899. After his
discharge he returned home, broken
in health and with small means at
rs command he opened law Office
in his home town in Merrill. Iowa,
Where he engaged in the law prac-
tice for two years, but as thu field
was not full of promise in view Of
the established practice OF others, he's
bethought. himself Of HLo",ce Grees
leys advice. He lande! in MiEot on
Jam. z, 1902, and in March follow
ing located in Donnybrook was adj
,nitted to practice before. the land
office and engaged in the real estate
loan and collection business in
ahich lines he has been ens:l, IN
to the present time Mr. Horo1ani
enjoys the confidence of all those
with whom he has come in contact
in a business capacity and :crls
that he IS capable and qualified to
discharge the duties incident 10 the
sheriff's office He has never held a
politica, office and cannot be charged
with being an Office seeker as he
chose to run on the ticket Of his
party which party has ALWAYS suffer
ed defeat in Ward county. Mr. Hof
fman presents himself to the voting
public solely on his individual merit
and feels that he is entitled to some
consideration at the hands Of the
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cooking utensils, l repeating Win
chester shot gun, 1 Stevens Favorite
rifle, Some chickens, hay in stack.
oats in granary and many other
things too numerous to mention.
Sale begins at 10 o'clock a. N.
Free lunch at noon. Terms of sale.
All sums over $1,000 time will be
given until Oct 1, 1909 without in
terest, il paid when due, if not whep.
due - per cent interest from date
of SALE Sums of $1,000 and under
cash. A discount of 6 per cent fo<
cash will be given. No property 10
be removed until settled for. F. II.
Bradley, auctioneer, John F. Hopkins,
owner.
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Hon. c.. A. Johnson, Republican
candidate for governor, is a clear
cut young man, full Of energy and
determination He makes friends
wherever he goes, and he is going
some too He gives the impression
that he wilp do as he says-and thai.
is a power in the political field dur
ing these days.-Casselton Reporter.
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At the Arcade the week of Nov.
9. Comley iWenrick e Conley the fa-
nous vaudeville artists doing sing
ing, dancing and piano playing
stunts, will be the hit of the season.
Lovers Of orchestra music will re-
member Wenrick as a composer OF
note, one Of his selections being the
famous peaches and Cream"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-26
THE MORNING RACES.

New London, Conn, June 25.-With
honors evenly divided, the Harvard
Yale boat races We're ushered in to-
day, Yale winning the four cared
Varsity SUFFRAGE and Harvard finish
ing ahead in the Freshman eight cared
event Enthusiastic crowds of col
legians viewed the race from the banks
and from the myriad pleasure craft
which lined the course.
Secretary Taft did not come DOWN
from New Haven for the early races,
reserving his visit for the Varsity
eight Dared race late this afternoon.
The Presidential yacht was anchored
near the finish and Mrs. Roosc, cit
and the Roosevelt children stood on
the deck waving their greeting to the
triumphant crews.
The eight-oared Freshman race was
procession with Harvard in the van.
The first 20 strokes sent the nose of
the Harvard shell we'll to the front and
there it stayed. After the first half
mile Yale spurted and drew up few
feet, but again Harvard responded and
drew away until clear water showed
between the boats. Thus they fought
it out with Harvard crossing the line
we'll in the lead.
The times of the races follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TY RACE FROM YALE,
Yale Stroke Co||apses at Third Mile
Harvard Wins Freshman Eight and
Yale the Four-0ared Race.
THE VARSITY RACE.

New London, Conn, June 2J.-Har-
ward, rah, rah rah, rah Harvard. With
deafening din of steam whistles and
horns and the frenzied shouts of col
legians, the Harvard Varsity eight
shot their boat over the finish line to-
night, winning from the crippled and
distanced Yale crew that classic of
American collegiate equatics. the Har-
Vard-Yale Varsity boat race. But in
stead of a race Harvard finished the
last mile and a half alone, while far
behind Yale limped along with but
seven men at the oars, with Griswold,
the stroke-tne man who had been re-
lied upon to set the winning pace
bent forward, limp and collapsed with
the terrific strain of the opening two
miles. Up to this unexpected climax it
had been q stirring struggle worthy of
the best traditions of the old rivals and
with fitting setting of magnificent
marine spectacle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-26
|NCEND|AR|SM
Charged Against Nathan
Clark In LinCo|nvi|Ie
For Recent Fire Which De-
siroyed Tranquility Grange Hall.
Denies GuiIt...HeId For Grand Jury
...Detective on the Case.

Belfast, Me-, June Exchanged with
setting fire which burned Tranquility
Grange hall. in Lincolnville, Nathan
Clark, who drives the stage between
Lincolnville and Belfast, was held for
the grand jury today in bonds of $1,000,
after hearing in the municipal court
Clark pleaded not guilty The evil
dence against him was circumstantial,
being based on the discoveries of a
detective from Lewiston who has been
investigating the fire.
Two other Grange halls in the vicini-
ty have been burned within the last
few years and each of the fires appear
ed to be of incendiary origin. Clark
is 90 years of age and unmarried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-26
RANlSHED .
NACCING HEADACHE

Sherman, Me-, Aug. II. 1906.
II have used your L. F.. Atwoods
Bitters for headache, and always with
success" Yours truly,
Mrs. B. c. Perry.
Everyone can enjoy immunity. from
the ills that beset humanity. by MAINTAIN
ing the integrity of stomach, liver, bow
els and blood with 81. F." ATWOOD $
Btters0 Their occasional use brings the
body to splendid condition of health AS
remedy for any member of the house.
hold they are ideal. Csc. at drug stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-26
STREET RAILWAY CLUB
OF New England Entertained BY Port.
land Railway Company.

Portland, Me-, June 25.-The New
England Street Railway Club consist
ing of about 175 members was enter
fained today by the Portland Street
Railroad Co, of which Edward A.
Newman, a vice president of the club,
is general manager. A Maine clam
bake at Cape Cottage was one of the
features of the day 1t was followed
by a trip to Old Orchard. The party
returned to Boston by steamer tonight.