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The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22


faith and ali that. Mr.. Bryan and
his friends are putsuing the wrong
tactics. There are many honest. and
sincere democrats who ere firmly con-
WINGED of the fact that Bryan, twice
defeated. cannot possibly be elected
now. These men further reason that,
of course, any democrat can carry the
solid south. Now, if they could put
up man who would also carry New
York, New Jersey, Connecticut and
Minnesota, they would have . chance
to win. They would ignore the west
entirely. But Mr.. Bryan will not see
it in that way.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
AN iRREPREssIBLE CONFLtcr.


There u new ip the Democratic
patty Is for twelve years past, q
fundamental troable that has not been
settled, but that will have to be clear
ed away some day with . severe
wrench to the party. It may be pos
sible during another quadrennial
period to edge around the matter and
defer the final trial of strength, but It
must come It last according to the
nature of human affairs. A large
number Of Democrats have never been
reconciled to Mr.. Bryan and his Popu.
listic theories and never will be. They
hesitate to break away definitely,
hoping that something will occur to
end the Bryan spell on the party, or
that the man himself will weaken in
his remarkable persistency, but no
relief Of this Kind is in sight At pres
ent. Prominent Democrats are reluc-
taat to try for the nomination, know
ing that if they should get it they
would suffer the fate of Parker, -
there is no doubt that Bryan would
knife them in this campaign and at
the polls in the same fashion.
Bryan was beaten in 1896 by &c.,.
0OOand in 1900 by 100000. Through
the detection of the Bryan support
Parker was overwhelmed by $780,
600. These are the horns of the d.
lemma. Defeat awaits the party either
way. But it does not seem to realize
that it must tear loose from Bryan
positively before it can hope to com.
mand confidence in the national field.
This sundering must inevitably come,
but when or how does not appear At
this time. Perhaps another defeat
will bring it about, but that Bryan
will ever voluntarily let 60 of the
party. or genuinely support any man
for president whom he could not name
or control is improbable. When the
party summons courage enough to
defy his leadership and act for itself it
will bring the situation to a point.
No doubt it will be stormy, but storms
clear the atmosphere.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat. a.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

When the presidential campaign OF
1908 first opened, VIM. j. Bryan de.
clared that he was q candidate for re-
nomination if the democratic party
really wanted him for q third time,
but that ifsomebody else was consid.
cred better and stronger. he would
cheerfully step aside. But a great
change has now came over Mr.. Bryan's
dreama Now, that another candi-
date in the person of Governor John
son of Minnesota, has entered the
feld. Mr.. Bryan is making great
sGorts to receive the nomination at
Denver. The Omaha World Herald,
- the personal organ of M Bryan,
i even abusing Governor johnson for
presuming to b . candidate, accusing
him Of being the candidate ofthe east
srn plutocrats, and not acting in good
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

you doubtless cursed the day you
we're b0rn!" sneered the heroine, mag.
hincent In her new autumn coat, to
say nothing Of her anger.
The villain WINGED.
Believe me, no." he protested. II
never swore until was eight months
old"
: For In every life, after all. there 10
q period Of innocence. ere yet newt
able depravity asserts its wsy.-Wasb
ingt0n Post.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

, =: Only q few weeks ago it looked as
though the nomination of Bryan by
the democratic convention at Denver
would practically be unanimous, while
Taft would have a big fight on his
hands at Chicago to receive the re-
publican nomination. But conditions
have changed, the tables have turned.
Bryan will have the fight and Taft
will have the walkaway. Hughes in
New York, LaFollette in Wisconsin,
Cannon in Illinois. Fairbanks in
Indiana and Knox in Pennsylvania
al will have hard work just to have
their own states solidly for them.
None Of them have made any gains
out side. We irmely believe Taft
will be nominated on the first formal
ballot. e.. ...- .
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

MR.. Observation-Disclosures"
The effort of Willis j. Abbot, head
Of Mr.. Bryan's personal press bureau.
to sneer at as impairment" any men
ton of Governor johnson of Minnesota
as a democratic presidential possibility,
and to describe Mr.. johnson q IN ''in-
terloper," is bad politics and worse
taste.
The Hon. John A. johnson has
risen from the ranks on his merits.
He has won a fair degree of meterial
prosperity, not by the reckless arts of
. demagogue, but by the constructive
work ola citizen who grows up in and
with his country.
He has political power because he
has deserved public confidence. How
ever any Of Us may disagree With
some Of his political ideas, he Is re-
oognized by Ill Who have taken the
trouble to learn anything about him
- . man Of sound and sincere chas,c.-
Chicago Inter Ocean (rsp.).
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Used "cannon" to Commit Suicide.


A Norwich, Norfolk. Eng. black
smith named Robert Want was found
dead in bed at his house, q few days
ago, having apparently committed sui
eide by means of a home made can
non A loud report was. heard. ono
morning. and neighbOrs who rushed
in found the bedroom filed with.
smoke and noticed strong smell Of
gunpOwder. Want lay dead In bed
with one side of the face blown away
At the foot Of the bed was a piece
of gas-piping, IS inches long. which
had been made into q cannon. One
end had been welded up and a touch
hole bored. Want must have filled tho
tube with gunpOwder. and AZ he lay
in bed held the weapon in one hand
while he put light to the tOuch-hOle
with the other The recoil threw the
cannon out Of his hand to the foot OF
the bed.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Reward for Kindness,


As . reward for befriending q poor,
homeless wanderer, George B. Ko-
forth, former hotel clerk of Honey.
brook, Pa. IL to-day $4,000 richer
than he was a short time since, says
the Philadelphia Inquirer. Out Of .
spirit Of gratitude for his great kind.
ness, Otto F. Kuenzler . Swiss peas
ant. who died in this country about Q
year ago. left . will bequeathing his
entire estate to Kofroth.
At the time It WAS not known that
the foreigner had any estate Of conse-
quence. but subsequent developments
proved that he was almost the sole
legatee Of . wealthy uncle, q silk
manufacturer Of st. Gallen, Switzer.
land. After prolonged litigation, In
which . half hundred other false
claims had to be contested. the money
has been received. and is now in de-
posit in q Lancaster bank.
Kuenzler came to America - years
ago. He was without means and &C.
cured work a. . hostler at hotels IN
New Holland. Honeybook and Elver-
son. II was while engaged in this ca
pacity that he met Kofroth aud when
other homes were barred to him the
clerk save him shelter and clothing.
Kuen1ler died at R0thsville. Kofroth
had neither hope nor prospects Of re-
ward, and was dumbfounded upon
receipt Of the news.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
GIRL WAS OTHERWISE ENGAGED.
Father Right In Thinking He Knew
Cause Of Her Prescription.

For some time the father of the fam.
lily had suspected that his girl and the
g0ung man of whom he disapproved
ON account of his poetic tendencies
had been riding downtown together
and uptown together every day In the
elevated train, says the New York
Press. He hit upon . diabOlic plan
for verifying his suspicious.
Wonderful progress they are max.
ing on the Pennsylvania station" he
said.
The girl looked up dreamily. "Are
they?" she murmured.
why, yes" said the father.
Haven't you noticed it,"
The girl said she hadn't.
And there is that big building at
the corner Of Observation-Disclosures
street." he went on. that is going up
just like magic. It seems hardly no
time since 1t was only q hole in the
ground; now 1t Is Is stories high, and
they're ready to put the windows in.
But maybe you haven't noticed that,
either!"
NO." said the girl. softly, Il
haven't"
To test her still further the father
enumerated q dozen other improve
ments along the line that were bound
to strike any observant. eye. The girl
had been blind to them all. The
father went upstairs to the girls
mother.
IT'S . hopeless case" he groaned.
"She's dead in love-"
He told the mother how he knew.
IF she wasn't STEPPED in love-" he
added, and II she didn't keep her eyes
fastened on somebody that talks nom
sense to her every minute, she'd never
have travelled over that road twice .
day for the last three months without
noticing some Of the things I pointed
out"
Maybe she was reading" ventured
the mother.
"Reading!" snorted the father.
yes. from the most popular book on
earth. Call 1t reading II you like.
wouldn't be surprised to hear OF their
engagement tomorrow"
It was well that he was fortified
against all such surprises. for that
was that he really did hear the very
next day. He had meant to storm and
stew. still, ~ there was nothing
against the young man except the
poetry. and as the girls heart wls set
on him-well. what could q father do!
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Literal Charity.

Il would like to take the sense of
the meeting about this charity relief"
said the professional philanthropist.
And when the contribution was
taken up he found he had taken moth.
ing else.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Obscure Art.

I'm afraid that. you don't appre-:
ciate that composition" remarked the
musician. -
NO." answered Mr.. CumrOx: "in-
al frankness. I must say l don't IL
keeps me guessing" :,
Keeps you guessing?"'
Eyes. i always have three guesses
why anybody wrote 1t In the first
place. why anybody plays 1t in the
second place. and Why anybody hstens
to Il In the third"
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Showed Practical Greatness.

Samuel Oppenheim. who died re-
Gently in London. left handsome lega,
efes to various charities. His last will
and testament il a curiosity in its
way. 1t begins with . grave thank
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

Postmaster Kramer has received a
dispatch from Congressman Boyd
announcing the good news that the
committee of the House has reported
IN favor of an appropriation Of $685..
600 for . post Office building for Co.
lumbus. That practically means that
We will have a new post Office within
q year, for the house will surely con-
cur in the action of the committee,
and if the senate changes the bill at
all, it will be to raise the amount of
the appropriation. The people of Co.
lumbus feel very grateful to Congress
man Boyd. He is surely proving
himself to be the right man in the
right place.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Trip q Lee Angeles Z San Diego
Beach 0ailWAy Meter Car =
Omaha . Lee Angeles.

Trip 81 Lee Angeles 4 San Diaes
Beach Railvay Motor Ger
Omaha . Lee Angeles.
A feature of the celebration of the
arrival of feet at San Diego- is the
Union Pacific gasoline motor car which
President Babcock of Los Angeles
and San Diego Beach Railway has in.
stalled Is treat and novelty for the
world-girdling jackies and the thous-
ands of others who will flock in and out
of the Southern California city while
participating in the festivities of the
occasion. President Babcock thought
it would be . novel experience for the
sailor boys and sightseers to have the
pleasure of riding through the sunny
California climate ON one of these
modern and up.to-date mediums of
transportation. and it il safe to say
those who have the opportunity will
agree With him.
The trip Of this motor car to the
coast Vas . noteworthy one. Ordered
1t . late date, that it might reach it's
destination on scheduled time it was
necessary to start the car from Omaha
without the customary trials or break.
ing in. The monster 200 Horsepower
engine propelling this car vas not put
together and tested out until the after.
noon Of April 9Th, and had but three
hours Of actual service propelling the
car before starting on this long trip.
No better evidence of these cars can be
offered than the wonderful perform.
ance ofthis car from Omaha to the
Coast Leaving Omaha at 5 = m.
April 9Th, the car arrived At Los
Angeles 1t sos p. M, April 18th.
having made the entire run without
mishap or any delay whatever charge
able to the car. This i probably. the
fastest and most noteworthy long dis.
lance trip ever made b similar ve.
hicle and demonstrates that tie car,
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

yoaf papsr. OF wrapper shows to what time your
eohsoRipEioa = paid. Thus Jan06 ahows that
pavmGat - besn received up TO Jan. I. 1905.
1she6 70 ESA I. M and % On. When payment
= nada. IL dats. which answers - . rsosipt.
vail - GhanOsd sooocdinsly.
DHCONTNUANCEB-R sspoosibls subscrib-
esviu cootinns 70 receive this joarnal until The
Dahlishsss ~ notified b. lsttsr to discontinus.
VAsa IN aRrsaza0ss must b paid. II Jon do not
vish - Joarnal cootinnsd for another year IT.
~ - tine paid Tor he's expired. you s6oah
pesvloosly notify - 70 disooatinus It.
CHANGE IN ADDRESS When ordering .
shanoo In IL sddrsss. subscfibers should b sure
q Give tAalr old . vell . thar nsW address.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
The Lucky 0nes.

The Lucky Ones.
Don't you believe. then" asked the
plain citizen. that public ONCE 10 .
public trust'?"
"Sure!" replied the disgruntled of.
ticesesker. 1T 10 very like a. trust
Some fellows seem to have . regular
monopoly Of It,
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

Many people predicted that, this be-
ing presidential year, congress would
make no appropriations for public
buildings SO as to make a good record
for economy, and all that, and that
Columbus would fail to receive an ap-
preparation for q new post Office build
ing. But those people did not know
what IN energetic congressman we
possessed in the Hon. j.. F. Boyd.
Three cheers for Congressman Boyd.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
,eaOtidiOus.

ea0tidiOus.
When q New York fireman answer.
Ing IN alarm Attempted to enter .
Fifth avenue mAasion. he IVES 70
Quested 20 wipe liz feet.
. No. doubt he u Glad The butler
wasn't fasttdieW enough 20 srlsr him
e change he looo.- Cleveland ylosa
Dealer.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
OPPOSITION TO BRYAN.

The Bryan managers did not under.
estimate the importance of securing
New York's delegates to the Denver
convention. Without them the Ne
braska man may be nominated, but
their loss will certainly shake the con.
fdenoe of his supporters. With
Governor johnson making a dignifed
bid for support, with the powerful
Senator Tillman asking that southern
democrats do not instruct their dele
gates, Delaware firmly for Gray,
Illinois still inclined to listen to the
doughty Roger Sullivan, Pennsylvania
looking with much favor on Gray,
New England admittedly lukewarm
toward the peerless" one and now
with New York foot loose to support
whomever it chooses, the outlook for
an easy victory at Denver cannot be
called bright. Signs multiply that the
nomination will not be allowed to 20
by default. Anti.Bryan democrats
must regret that they did not show
fight sooner, sorry that they remained
in . comatose state until Mr.. Bryan
had corralled all the early delegations.
While in some instances Mr.. Bryan
is to be honored for the enemies he
has made, these elements of the party
of Jefferson must be figured into any
estimate ofthe opposition that the Ne
braskan may expect at Denver
Cleveland Plain Dealer (dem.).
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

If We are to have a Fourth of July
celebration at Columbus this year it
is time a public meeting was called
and the proper committees appointed.
This being presidential year some pro-
minent speaker could be procured
without much expense, and this being
power canal year, we ought to make
special efforts to celebrate.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Better Still.

s"Of course" she said, in tone
redolent with sarcasm. Il am the lirst
girl you ever loved?"
"Of course, you are not" answered
the truthful young man. but you are
the last" o.
And. being . wise maid. she lot II
70 Ut that
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Spicy.

There II something almost satanic
about that Mr.. Follansboe."
HIS he shown the clovon hoofr'
mo. But - always displays tho
c3ovU bv0oth
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22

being built by the Omaha Union
Pacific Shops are not surpassed, as far
a. workmanship is concerned; by the
product Of any of the great manufae-
turing industries of the world.
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
A Born Politician.

"SiP, I amt sskin' fer no handout
or cold bite"
9 "Wsll?' said the householder.
But I sure am . receptive candi-
date"
&, His modesty was rewarded.-I.outs
vie Courier Journal
The Columbus journal., 1908-04-22
Foree 81 Hahn.

II wonder Why Mr.. Jones has such
. way of always debating to his wife
and why che stands It."
e Il guess neither Of them can help
It She used to be his typewriter"
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14

"A great deal OF our best
Material on the good work ia
crowded out this week on the
account OF not getting our full
size paper out last week.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14
MORTGAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given that by
virtue OF a mortgage deed dated
March 5th, 1898, and recorded
in the Office of the Recorder OF
deeds for Howell county, Mis-,
souri,, in book 10, on page SIS, on
March 18th, 1898, executed by
Emma Edwards and Arthur Ed.
wards, to secure the payment OF
a note therein described. and
default having been made in the
payment of said note, ] will sell
the property therein described,
to'wit: Lot nine in block one in
Stuarts addition to the city OF
Willow Springs, Missouri, to the
highest bidder for cash at the
east front door of the court house
in the city of West Plains, Mis-.
souri,, on the oath. day of June.
1909, between the hours of nine
O'Clock in the forenoon and five
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Dated May eth, 1908.
George Richardson,
Mortaget.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14
MISSOURI PATENTS.

Granted last Week. Reported b,
G. A. Snow & Co. Patent A,torns
Washington d. G.
J. W. Anderson. Crocker. PUN
{. J. AnJtas. 81. Louis. Wall rcpis,e,
H. Brammer, s.. LOUIS, Meclauica,
movement. n. Glasscock. Webb CITY
Top holder. A. Il. Hvffmnnd. St.
Louis Salt through. Il. Kccbs. 81.
Louis, Bottle packing. I. McCloskey
u II J, Gray. ST. Louis syrup
apparatus. &c. Schwed,,uac
i, Louis. Sash weight. l.. r. Short
81, Loui, Coffee umbrella, ]. L. Smith
carthage Veterinary operating table.
For copy OF any above patents send
on cents iu.pos tage stamps with date
News paper ~ G. 4, Snow aud |
Q Waab!pstos. D.. G
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14

Of the Proverbs. Most Of them
place the number around 2S. There
are many uncertainties 10 the au.
thorship Of the old Testament, but
the new is very clear 90 that
point Christians, however, have
little or nothing to do with author.
ship, il lie tho MESSAGE that We arc
to concentrate our attention upon.
1t is sufficient TO know that . gros.
invisible author gave US his word
TO heed. While it is interesting 10
know, il 10 no special business oil
ours what instrument He used.
Many things wilt never be clear
until that great day when all
things shall become known.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14
Shoot the On :
employed.

Press dispatches from Detroit
state that the Seventh regiment
OF regulars stationed there
which was TO have gone to the
Philippines. has been ordered t.
remain there indefinitely fol
the reason that President
Roosevelt and Secretary of War
Taft think the possibility OF
serious rioting in the United
State is strong enough to warr0n,
keeping the soldiers in this
country"
The dispatch goes on to say
that THE government thinks the
menace OF disorder by uncnploy.
ed wOrkingmen Is sufficient to
Keep these troops at home and
IN readiness to deal with any sit
uation that may arise from the
large number Of idle working lcn
who are to be found in al! .! the
large cities
The real benefit of a large
standing army is thus mad,
quite apparent. IN case the
unemployed, who ~, hungry and
suffering. make any l,mons,ra
mon that in the least inr,acrS
tn" security oI capitalist mlsrulr
thry mast bept"lnptiy put down
by Me force ol arms. Capitalist ,
government in o"a!tG. Wi,h tueI
working class knows only bra
tally in itsn',thois Of rcprcss Il
Uneploycd w0rsingMpn A.,
treated as an ulm,,lgated NUS
lncc, and the very least they can |
DO IL TO starYc TO death without
any fuss abou. i. They |,
nave been exploited their labor
lowcr has been converted lntul
ScalLh for their masters. they
ne now il drHg on the market. !
md th" quicker they realize this !
md submit 70 starvation without
'nmpiaiut the better i. will be
or them. !
II this is the proper solution
If the unemployed problem
sorIdnginan should continue to
'0tc the republican and demo
rate tickets 80 that The crop Of
unemployed may no; r.I ana lie
army may W. lfy It's !
'Ai1tcnCr,
appeal To Reason.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14

-Assy Storms aud Cyclones over
d'isrsnt State destroying life and
property.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14
MlNGSVIl.LE ITEMS.
BY \ TIRED MOTHER.

we have been having lots OF
ram and it has turned off rea
cool and windy weather.
A few in this neighoorhood
, has planted some corn.
Mr. james Trumbo acted as
Asst Postmaster at the Mings.
vile Post Office last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Towe
went over to the Duggan farm
70 visit Mr.. aud Mrs. Jesse
rowe last Saturday, although it
ralned they reported a fine
time.
MIR. Riley Tate was seen in
Minssville Monday morning.
Little Walter Towe is very sick
at present.
Otto Fair is working for the
Kew. Geo. Towe he is II good
hand.
Tailor Trumbo has killed a
lob. Turkey.
Maggie Baker and Mr.. Emmit
scotia were pleasant visitor Sat,
urday night at the formers
Sisters Nellie Trumbos.
Frank Adams and Geo. w.
Towe has bought jim Murr's
Mill they will set it up ut Minys.
Vile Mo.
Hello Pierce City why don't
'ou ever write any more for the
jRESsET.
The people of this vicinity OK.
'ect the return OF A. j. Towe
md Sherman for the Fourth of
July.
l will close for this time with
cst wishes to all CRessET
eaders.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14
POSTPONED.

Tho Wsrren trial pat Cd b,
tho Government We think tina, our
Government aught to be ready t.
push criminal 10 his Justice II,
once, aud not to try to Laiils
THIS " 'uld do for msn OF ,nin.,ic.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1908-05-14

1t Is not because we are Il COW
ard; that We do not recompenc,
evil for evil, it is just because W,
wish to live Z Christ like life
and no done good for evil, and
commanded us To do the same.
Mr.. Hunter the son in law O,
Mr.. Rowe pas: this life ON tho
IL VI, ~ O'Clock. And was !alJ
- rest in the Rowe grave yard.
we have not learned the par,Icu
lars.
~ The I'D. will preach ut Nj.
H.on Church, known rs The
Goodman Church mile, South
OF Trask on l'r,dly night, S.tur.
d.y night, before the first Sun.
d'y in June and on the first
Sunday at IL O'clock at the
sane place.
The CRESSE1 is Il rclipnon,
paper but the Ed. believes IN a
borough investigation, for TN,
re son the CliEsser column,
are open to all sides Of any uae,
tloi so as the arguement. ar,
Ia tie bounds of morality aad
reason. Tor the Ia. believes in
'H'!di rISh'S 10 all and special
P'''hds;"' - none. And no
o''leVc' t1t, !, what genuine
'l''t' Al. .l'yocating.
tncr" H',.I =. j Theological en-
t'rtd'"hn"H., nll Can ircns day,
conblntd, a. ..,4-. ,.n. on Sat
before the >'.uGd ..Iaday IN
June, tNeINnni., is mSIcd and
VIC want ~ %pn,n .r...,ls rn,,
una near |" 'J.. .,u II the
'Aerc'o'S, II @e, al matter
"'''i d"l"a'."a.ru,, t,s, pres
VIZ N"'i' 90 epnr III and