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Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
Logical Reasoning.

A certain young mans friends
thought he was dead. but he was only
In state Of coma. When. in ample
time to avoid being buried. he showed
signs Of life, he was ask how It
seemed to be dead.
''Dead?" he exclaimed. 81 wasn't
dead. knew all that was going on.
And knew wasn't dead. too. be-
cause my feet were cold and was
hungry"
But how did that fact make you
think you we're still alive?" asked one
Of the curious.
We'll. this way; / knew that II
were in heaven l wouldn't be hun.
cry. And II was in the other place
my feet wouldn't be cold"
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
The cap,aln.. Rapar,ss.

The captain OF transatlantic liner.
having become irritable as a result OF
some minor troubles In the ships
management and the unusually large
number Of ridiculous inquiries made
by tourists. was heading for the
bridge" when a dapper young man
halted him to inquire the cause of the
commotion OF the starboard side OF
the ship. Being on the port side. the
captain politely replied. with some
sarcasm. he was not certain. but
thought II possible that cat fish had
Just had kittemA
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03

save for the loss OF one
eye and the presence
OF many scars. the re-
suits of her numerous
boulevard battles. She
was deliberately tat.
tooed and was mighty
proud OF that adorn.
ment Chinonnette'sca.
reer came To- an I'm.
timely end last New
Years day. when she
engaged In a desperate
fight with another
woman whom she hat.
cd. Cheered on by a
crowd OF her male and
female subjects. the
queen finally stabbed
herantagonIst to death
with a stiletto. and
now she is a prisoner
In St Lazare.
This years queen OF
the Apaches Is Pepe.
She is only Is years
old and as pretty as a
picture, but as fierce
as a tigress and a ut
leader for the wretch.
es by whom she In
adored.
The comparative i'm.
munity from arrest
and punishment en-.
a
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
Iron ore FIelds In Finland.

Though Finland has been regarded
up 70 the present time as being ex.
tremely poor In IRON ores. recent re-
search has proved the existence OF ore
fields in South Finland (Nyiand). and
above all in the LadoEa lake district.
which seem to be worth the expense
OF mining. For research purposes .
company has been formed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
WHY AM A |
CHRISTIAN |
BY REV. A. c. DIXON. D. D.,
Pastor Of the Chicago Ave. lkioody'sl
Church. Chicago.

I am a Christian
because l am n
theist, and I am a
theist because I
am n thinker. Not
necessarily a pro-
found thinker. but
my thinking ma
chine Is so con-
structed that II I
viii let Il work II
compels me to be-
lleve In a God who
relgna In his
world. A few
weeks ago in an
Arizona desert I
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
The Young Dream.

The light was soft in the conserva.
tory.
But" said the young girl. nervously
plucking to pieces mauve orchid.
"but there are microbes in kisses"
The FLASHING Of the fountain min.
gled with the low, deep voice of the
youth.
MY microbes" he murmured, pas
slonately. are so lonelyl"
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
AthletIeIsm ExtraordlnarY.

why" said the first athletic boast
or. every morning before breakfast
get n bucket and pull up 90 gallons
from the WELL" That's nothing" TO
torted the other. Il get q boat every
morning and pull up the riyer."--Uni-
versalist Leader.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03

that "Old Glory" was mature At It's birth. But
its infancy dates back TO the earliest recorded
American history.
Al the time OF the birth of "The Star Spangied
Banner" tradition and verified history had marked
some 500 years since the advent OF the FIRST
European upon American soil. The Norseman and
the Danes landed upon the northeastern shores OF
this continent several times between the years
9S6 and 1900. az IL proven by their own records.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03

NE morning not long ago
a well-dressed foreigner,
evidently an American
tourist. was found dead
on the pavement In n side
street OF Paris. Twisted
about his neck was n
dirty handkerchief with
which he had been stran.
gled: he had been brutal.
ly kicked and beaten.
and I'm his chest we're
teyeral knife wounds. any
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
The Vegetarian.

NebuehadnezzRr was eating grass.
"Yes." he remarked. II have come
down TO being a consumer"
Herewith he regretted his lost o.
tate.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03

. Red crcas OF 81 George" the banner Of Richard
bas'an Cabot In 1907 the royal ensign u Henry WI
the Island OF San salvador, one Of the bahamas,
and again In 14es at the mouth OF the Orinoco In
South American but the irst nas 10 float over the
soil of the North American continent OF which his.
tory tes was planted On the shore OF Labrador IN
1887 BY Sebastian Cabot
The nrst stage Of evolution was marked two
years before tha settlement OF Jamestown. whan
James !. Of England. IN honor OF the union. placed
the diagonal whits cFosa Of st. Andrew with the
red cross OF st. George. both upon blue fleid.
This Is the frBt blending Of the American national
colorn known 70 history. The red. white and blus
10 therefore ~ old a. the country. A. Il appeared
In the Gags which noated over the virginia settle
ment and was tbs nag Of the MaynowM and Of
Plymouth.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03

A girl never likes to admit she was
kissed unless she wasn't.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03

First Dancer-she's a very attrac-
tive girl.
Second Sufferer-Yes. her father
was a big steel magnate.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-06-03
FLAG DAY."
NY Mrs. Edward Dunroy.Rssd.

The general observance Of June IL
as Flag Day" suggests the thought
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
ALBION.

Form the News.
VIM. Viz " ,.I,- IL H." old settlers OF
st. Edward, wns h..r. this week. lie has
been out 10 u =. { ~ !,,ie past. and is
moving arui',d ia 81. spirit moves him.
He says h h.. i~.n ri! over the world
and there -" i~iirr piece of country
anywhere lhnu IL contained in our Bea-
yer valley.
E. L. D,rs'in. - plumber of this city.
went to Cr.i.,ht"n with some friends t."
attend the celebration and while wit
Messing the race t'et ween the Plsinview
and Bloomfield fire departments. was
run over by ono of the hose carts, break
ing his arm 10 three places. crushing his
head badly and receiving internal irjur
les which are likely to prove fatal.
The man who writes the AtchisOn
Globe sights is both a wise and witty
man. Following are a couple OF gems
from his pen: "A lot OF boys who pose
a candy kids. develop later in life into
lemon Drops III another man gets a
higher salary than You receive, it is prob
ably because he is worth more. Employ
ers do not pick out men to pay good
wages to because they have curly hair
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
CENTRAL CITY.

From the Nonpsreil.
The overturning of the Broer auto on
the Osce"ls trip last week resulted some
what more seriously than was at first
supposed. Jim Fsuble. Who was one of
the occupants OF the car. sustained
fractured arm. He thought at first that
the injury was nothing more serious than
Q bad sprsin. The fracture is not . bad
one, however, and he will be able to use
the member in short time
There will be no vote on. the Silver
Greek drainage proposition. That is the
decision OF the board OF supervisors. At
the bearing Tuesday there was much
talking and after it was over the board
went into executive session to pass upon
the matter OF calling an election. For
some reason the members, or . majority
of them, desired . secret ballot. When
this ballot WAS taken it resulted in five
against and two for tho election. Super
visors Burke and Douglas cast tho two
affirmative votea while Supervisors
Pease. Simonson. Harry, Rsese and
Parker voted against. The secret ballot
was departure from the regular prao-
tice OF the board, but there seemed to be
q desire on the part OF the members to
keep their attitude from becoming pub
lie and while objection was made to the
unusual manner Of voting it was over.
ruled.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Rabies Laid to Strange Cause.

In Baluchistan even the wolves 60
mad. In his book, 1.-THE Frontiers Of
Baluchistan," G. p. Tate writes: The
shepherds give a strange reason for
the epidemic of rabies. According to
them it was caused by the wild beasts
eating dead larks In some years, they
said. the larks develop extraordinary
vitality and pour forth such a flood OF
songs as they rise on the wing that
they become suffocated and fall to the
ground dead. A wild animal which
eats one of those dead birds infallibly
develops rabies. This is widespread
superstition and seems not unfamiliar
to the natives of India who were with
me-"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
BELLWOOD.
From the Gazette.

From the Gazette.
There seems to be an increased de-
mand for men teachers all over the
state. The reason advanced for wanting
men 10 that they are considered better
disciplinarians. Increased salaries are
offered.
DR.. Evans and wife Of Columbus and
Mn. Evans's father and mother drove to
Bellwood Sunday afternoon in an auto.
When the storm came up they were
compelled to put their machine in the
livery barn and make their return to
Columbus behind pair Of Burch's road
sters.
Mrs. Sam Muller and grandma Gerard
are making preparations to go to ThOm-
% county, where Mrs. Miller will join
her husband and family and where
grandma Gerard will visit with her
daughter, Mrs. ) A. BOuton and family.
From reports received the Miller and
Bouton families are wishing they were
in Gods country and are expected back
this fall.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
ST. EDWARD

From the Advance.
w. H. Kennedy left today for Oolum-
bus with King McGreggor. W. @. Nc.
Fayden's trotting stallion. The King
will bs worked ON the Columbus track
this season.
While Lon Corr was having q little
private practice ut target shooting yes
terday afternoon he was entirely unaware
that q bunch of fellows with somew hat
evil intent were looking for him. L on
had q very small toy rife and did not
suppose il would shoot through the
barn and do mortal injury. However,
ono OF the bullets seems to have gone
through the barn. struck the heavy glass
window in the Novels saloon and then
tickeled Tom Lyons several in the ribs.
Lon now goes down back of the mill for
practice with his pop gun.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Riches and Real Worth,

Riches are for the comfort Of life.
not life for the amassing Of riches.
asked a wise man: Who is the for
tunate and who Is the unfortunate
man." He replied: He is the for
tunate who sowed and reaped, and he
the unfortunate who died and enjoyed
rest Offer no prayer in behalf OF
that worthless wretch who did nothing
but spend his life in the accumulation
of wealth which he used not"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
William Rainey Bennett

VIM. Rainey Bennett, of Indiana.
Is one of the most popular lecturers
on the ChautauQua platform.
Have you heard Bennett? II not.
then you have missed real treat.
Mr.. Bennett will deliver one of his
excellent lectures at the ChautauQua
Many Chautauqua managers voted
Bennett the best on the program last
season.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
AttractjveneSS.

A magnetic personality Is often
more powerful than ability. and is
often, very often. placed in the balance
against 1t. 1t is therefore advisable
to exert oneself to the utmost to cul-
tivate that wonderful charm to the
highest degree. and she who has it
not is not SO much to be pitied as
blamed, for it is, more or less. within
the reach of all.-WOman'S Life.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
ABOUT OUR NEIGH
BORIS AND FRIENDS
CLIPPED FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
PLATTE CENTER

From the Signal.
Max Bruckner received q csblsgrsm
from Germany Monday informing him
of the death of his father. He was q
years OF age and had been an invalid for
some time.
Mrs. e e. Potts, nee Laura Pueh, and
her son, arrived here last Thursday eve
ming for q visit with her father and
numerous schooldsy friends and &C
qusintsnces. He home is in Holdrege,
Neb., where Mr.. Potts is Publisher of the
Holdrege Citizen.
No sooner had they completed the
new flume down at the mill, two or three
weeks ago, than q raise in the creek took
Q chunk out of the dam. and have been
attempting to repair it ever since. They
would get it nearly fixed when rain
would bring another raise and out
would 20 their work. A large fo.ce
was employed there all last week, but
the rain Sunday found the work still M
finished.
Cards were received here Wednesday
evening which read: mr.. EnOs T.
Hughes, Miss Cora E. Raker, married
Tuesday, July sixth, one thousand nine
hundred and nine. Lincoln. Nebraska.
At home after August first, Platte Cen
ter. Nebraska" This announcement was
not unexpected to many of our people.
Mr.. Hughes is the cashier OF our bank
and Miss Raker, whose home was at
Gretns, Nebraska, is not entirely un-
known 10 our people. having visited
here. They will arrive here sometime
this week. Mr.. Hughes has rented the
Robert Nay residence. and 40 SOON ss il
is furnished and made ready they will
begin house keeping there. ConRratula-
tiOns and welcome from all Platte Con.
ter.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
ITEMS OF
INTEREST
GENOA.

From the Times.
Miss Rose Bordy OF Fremont, and Miss
Ida kavich of Columbus. we're guests OF
Miss Elizabeth Venger last Monday.
Mics VenRer accompanied the visitors az
far as Columbus on their return home.
Lightning sometimes cuts queer ca
pers. During the storm Sunday evening
an unusually vivid flash Of lightning
ignited a rag in Chsse's store. although
the bolt did not strike in the vicinity of
the building.
Last Thursday, while driving into the
country. one of the wheels Of Will Mar
tins meat wagon came of, throwing him
out and breaking two OF his ribs and
brnising his body and limbs. He was
dragged under the wheels of the vehicle
for several rods. but finally succeeded in
stopping the team.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Essential to Matrimony.

The inhabitants of the Green islands.
In the China sea. are largely engaged
in diving for sponges. No girl there
marries until she has shown skill in
bringing sponges from the depths. In
some Of the islands the father Of a
marriageable daughter bestOws her
upon the most successful diver-he
who can stay under water and bring
up the biggest load of spOnges.-
WOman's Life.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Girt In.

It is not to die, nor even to die OF
hunger, that makes a man wretched.
Many men have died; all men must
die. But it is to live miserable. We
know not why; to work sore. and yet
gain nothing: to be heart worn.
weary, yet isolated. unrelated. girt
in with a cold, universal laissey faire.
Thomas Carlyle.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
What Gifts to Give.

The different wedding anniversaries
and gifts appropriate are: First year.
cotton; second. paper: third. leather;
fifth, wooden; seventh, wooden; tenth.
tin; twelfth. silk and fine linen; If
teenth, crystal; twentieth. china:
twenty-fifth. silver; thirtieth. pearl;
fortieth, ruby; fiftieth. golden: seven
tv-f3fth diamond: eiRhty-fifth. radium.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
MONROE.

MONROE.
From the Republican.
Mics Sophie Kiause of Columbus u
staying at the home OF her sister, Mn.
Vesial Moore, while Mrs. Moore is visit
ing in the west.
Mrs. Sax Percy and con Charlie return
ed home from Columbus Saturday where
Charlie has been Q patient at the Colum-
bus hospital for the past two weeks.
w. E. Huffer left the first of the week
for Colby, Kansas. near which place he
has farm. 1t is about harvest time and
he goes to arrange for the marketing of
bis wheat crop.
Mrs. Lydia Devlin OF Johnstovn. Pa ,
Mr.. and Mrs. O. E. Devlin of Columbus
and Miss Olive Evans of Pittsburg. Pa.
were guests of Mr.. A. NJ. Work over
Sunday. Mrs. Lydia Devlin is sister
of Mrs. Works.
Miss Anna and Will Smith went to
Reynolds, Illinois. last Thursday. being
called there by the des,h OF their nephew.
Fay Schoonmaker. aged twenty years.
Mr.. SchOonmsker will he remembered
as a hoy ten years old when he visited
here.
Platte county has two boys who will
put Weston. the great walker, in the
shade. On the Fourth Of July Helmuth
Gertsch sad Homer Farrand ran around
the section, four miles. without stopping,
and not one step did they walk. Now
there are some pretty big hills and long
Ones. and for two boys Of their age,
about ten years, it. is pretty good.
While the proposed purchase of the
Omaha elevator by the Farmers elevator
of this place is not concluded. there is
every Tension to believe that unless some
unrx posted hitch occurs the deal will be
closed this week. Sh"uid this 20
through the farmers company will at
once get ready L" handle the pr. sent
crop If wheat, which will be on the
market in few weeks.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
CHAUTAUQUA

Are you going 70 the chautauquaf
This great program includes Beau.
champ, the Sunshine Man
Shungop1vi, the Magician
Maeoueen, the noted African Ex.
plorer-
The greatest American Bird Nat.
uralist, Ernest Harold saynes.
A few only Of the many excellent
treats for the chautauqua goers.
Get q program and plan to attend
the many excellent programs offered.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14

The Apple Country Of Europe.
Normandy Is the apple country OF
Europe Germany is its best custom
er. The apples which could not be
sold were turned into 100000 gal.
Ions of cider, which is the favOrite
beverage of the inhabitants of north
ern France.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Wouldn't Suit Him.

Mr.. Highlive docking up from the
paper)-Well, we'll! Wonders Will
never cease! They've got SO now that
they can photograph in cOlOrs. Mrs.
Highlive (glancing at his nOse)-1
think. my dear. you'd better get your
picture taken before the old process
is abandoned.-New York Weekly.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
PILES! PILES! PILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment viii cure
Blind. Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t absorbs
the tumors. allays itching at once. acts ~ poul-
tice. gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment il prepared for Piles and itching of the
private parts. Sold BY drugeists, mail Soc and
800. Williams' M'rg. Co.. Props. Cleveland. o
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Best Metal for Auto Axles.

Best Metal TOT AUTO NxIet.
Titanium Is said to be the only met
al suitable for the bearings and axles
of certain modern gasoline motors.
which run at speeds as high as 5000
revolutions a minute. The metal is
obtained from rutile, or titanium d.
oxide, a mineral of little commercial
importance hitherto.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Oh. You Kid!

Even when q child is feeding from
the bottle" remarked the Observer Of
Events and Things. "he shows his pre-
objection for something more substan-
tial by trying to get his toes In his
mouth.-YOnkers Statesman.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
FOR BOWEL COMPLAINTS.

Rexall Orderlies are exceedingly pleas
ant to take, and are ideal for adult or child.
They act directly on the nerves and muscles
of the bowels. They do not purge or cause
any annoyance whatever. We will refund
the money paid US for them if they do not
thoroughly relieve chronic or habitual con-
stipation. Two sizes, LOG. ane CSC.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Gibraltar 4 ajshoprjc,

0tUrdIt1T . 0UuOPttC.
Gibraltar is See OF the Church Of
England. Its beautiful little Episcopal
chapel is dignified by the title OF
cathedral, and the bishop of Gibraltar
IL one of the lords spiritual Of ne
British government
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14

Miss Maude Kirksmith is violin
soloist of the Kirksmith Sisters Com
pany. and an artist of exceptional
ability. Her finished execution, rich,
full tones and pleasing personality
make her at once a favOrite with the
audience.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
Style In Atchlson.

Style In Atchlson.
It is said that Mrs. Lysander John
Appleton wears her waist line so
fashionably low that her children
climb on her ankles and think they
are sitting in her lap.-AtchisonG Globe
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
FRITZ W. A. PAUL
Professor Of Mvsl6

Violin and Piano. all Brass aud Reed Instru-
ments
At home for intending students Tuesdays
and Fridays. g to p. IN, at No. lOlS Washington
Avenue.
Telephone, Bell Black a1S. P.O. Box 81
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
LEIGH.

From the World.
A deal was closed the first of the week
whereby Fred Noeller sold to Gerhard
Loseke the old Smatlan farm OF 24O
acres. The purchase price was $2280O.
Adolph Asche marketed . couple Of
fine hogs in Leigh the first of the week
that tipped the scales to 1910 pounds
aud brought Mr.. Asche $7.25 per hum
dred
A deal was closed on Monday, through
Bsrjehbruch & Bakenhus, whereby John
Johannes purchased the T. K. Mstzen
farm at $40 per acre which is the highest
price yet Paid for land in the surround
ing country.
Last night Leigh Wa hostess to four
New York ladies who are making trip
across the continent from New York to
Sac Francisco in a large MAXWELL tour
ing car. The chauhear is Mn. John r
Ramsey and her companions are Mn N.
Il. Powell, Mn n. Atwood and Ma n.
Jatns These ladies are the first who
have ever attempted . trip of this kind
and much credit viii be due them il they
complete their trip - they contemplate.
Nm. Ramsey is president OF tho Wo-
mems Motor club Of New York and che
and her friends are making this trip Ia
show the possibilities OF trans continen
tai touring.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
1|||||) '; me: ;::;:
EAST BOUND.
NORFOLK,
Daily except Sunday.

NOTE:
Nos. I. 2, and are extra fare trains.
Nos. I. 5, Is and n are local passenger.
Nos. s. and 50 are local fFeiehts.
Noe. Q and 10 are mail trains only.
No - due In Omaha 4,l5 p. m.
No. 8 due In Omaha 500 D. n.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
PRICES SHOULDN'T PULL


q q half dollar
PHOTOGRAPHS
fair
our des Of grade DeHART STUDIO.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-07-14
srLvRR CREEK.

From The Sand
The vet weather il causing delay and
trouble In the harvesting Of small grain,
but it i hoped that not much loss Of The
gain viii occur.
The greatest change in Silver Creek
businsss circles for some time took place
this Week. Horace b. Hudson Of the
frn Of Squisr & Hudson, general mer-
chants, sold his interests in the firms
aiRairs to his partner, N. l. squier, who
became sole proprietor.
At Q recent charivsri some members OF
the party were handling the groom
rather roughly when the mother-in-lsw
asked them to desist, saying that the
groom had "heart trouble" In view Of
tho ceremony which had furnished
ground for the chsrivsri it is wonder
that someone had not thought Of that
before.
Judge J. e. Rowland attended meet
ing OF the Merrick county republican
committee ut Central City on Monday.
At the meeting it was decided to hold
delegate county convention at the coun-
ty seat on July % at which it is probable
that an effort will be made to endorse
candidates to be voted on at the primaries
Tho Silvo. 0,ook canNna vill IA hAld
Monday evening July 10, unless other
wise announced. and the township will
be allowed to select four delegates to at
tend the convention.