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The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
height OF elephants.
In the Majority Of Cases Il 10 unds'
Eioht Fest.

In the Majority Of Cases Il 10 Under
Eight Fest.
The average term Of an elephants
life. although there is no precise infOr'
nation ON the point, IS seventy or
eighty years. The elephant IS not In
full vigor and strength till thirty-five.
The most ready way Of forming an
approximate idea of the age IS by the
amount Of turnover Of the upper edge
Of the ear. In young animals. some
times up to the age of eight or nine
years. the edge Is quite straight 1t.
however. then begins to turn over. and
by the time the animal Is thirty the
edges lap over to the extent Of an inch.
and between this age and sixty this
Increases to two inches or slightly
more.
Extravagant ideas are held as to
the height Of an elephant. Such a
thing as an elephant measuring ten
feet at the shoulder does not exist In
India or Burma. SandersOn, an ad-
mitted authority on the subject. said
the largest male he ever met with
measured nine feet ten inches and the
tallest female eight feet five inches.
The majority Of elephants. however.
are below eight feet. and an animal
rarely reaches nine feet, the female
being slightly shorter than the male.
The carcass Of IN elephant seven feet
four inches tall weighed In portions
gave a total weight of 5000 pounds. so
an elephant weighing two tons should
be common enough. The skin was
about three-fourths of an inch thick.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
A Clash With Gagged Python..

Cart Hasenbeck thus described an
adventure with Gagged pytbOns: MY
son Heinrich had No sooner opened the
door Of the cage than the four reptiles.
as though by prearranged plan. flew ut
him with wide open jaws. One Of
them very nearly succeeded in cOilins
itself round him. but he defended HIM
self vigorously. AMI I and keeper
ran to his aid. but 1t was some mill
utes before we succeeded in freeing
him. Then the largest Of the four
fixed himself firmly with his tail OH a
rafter Mt the top Of the cage and made
savage bites ut US. When We had
thrown a sack over his head we had to
secure further assistance to unlOOsen
his tail. No sooner had We with great
effort got It loose than the monster
twisted itself around Heinrich's right
leg aud began to Irvine itself higher
up his body. 1t was life and death
struggle that then ensued. but by ex-
ertiDg all our might We ut last sue
ceeded in tearing away the reptile and
forcing II into sack"
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
The Doxey Trial.

The Doxey trial, which is not only OF
interest to Columbus people, but bids
fair to rival the Hyde trial. just closed
began in St. Louis Monday. The fol-
lowing is a synopsis Of the proceedings
at the beginning. given by the dispatch
es in the daily press:
Mrs. Dora Elizabeth DOxey, who with
her husband, DIR. Loren b. Doxey, Is
under indictment on the charge OF muir
derip2 William j. Erder, whom it is al
legged she married, was placed on trial
here today The defense asked a sever
ancs of the trials and the state elected
To try the woman first,
1t is charged that while she was the
wife OF Erder, and also that of Doxey,
she poisoned Erder with arsenic. 1t lie.
veloped at the corners inquest that
Erder ate heartily OF a blackberry pie
shortly before his fatal illness.
Erder died in commissions July 10
1908. and shortly after it lie charged that
Mrs. Doxey sent Erder's furniture to the
home OF Doxey in Columbus, Neb., and
collected Erder's life insurance..
Mrs. Doxey. in an interview last week
admitted she married Erder while she
was the wife of Doxey. She said she
was not responsible for her acts, as che
Was under the influence of morphine
which her husband sent her.
Since she has been in Jail here she has
been cured of the drug habit. The cor
oner's jury returned verdict that Doxey
had guilty knowledge" Of Eder't
death. Last December the grand jury
returned indictments.
The defens. will claim tina: Erder tool
patent medicine. Mrs. DOxey has an
nounced she will not live with her hus
band again.
Il will do nothing out Of spite towar,
Dr. Doxey," Mrs. Doxey said. but az
pect to project myself. lie and | arr
quits forever, whatever is the outcome
Of this case
Mrs Doxey's father, Jefferson Fuller
ofJoy, ILL.,, and her sister, Mrs. ID. NJ
Morris of Evanston. Ill took seats neal
the prisoner. When the examination o.
veniremen began. Mrs. Doxey bit bel
lips and clenched her hands.
The defense obtained. by the cOur
ruling. the names of the witnesses the
state had suppressed
The defense filed an application for .
change Of venue from Judge McQ uillan'i
conrt. The case was sent to judy,
Grimm's division for immediate trial.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25


A parliamentary candidate was hold
ing a meeting In Aud Reekie at which
the heckler was much In evidence. and
the embarrassed candidate failed to
give single answer which was judged
to be satisfactory by the audience To-
ward the end Of the meeting an electOr
rose and quietly asked. ''Sir. would you
tell US what might be the name your
second initial stands fOr"' The unfOr-
tunate candidate. greatly puzzled at
the purpOrt Of the question. asked In
what way the Information could inter
'St the audience. In this way" ex-
planned the interrogator-''we should
he able to see If you cuuid answer one
IuestiOnw-I.OndOn Taller.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
JOHN ROBINSON'S SHOWS.
Will Soon Be Here.

Now comes the cheerful circus press
agent with his first aid to the children.
The John Robinson shows insugurated
their annual travelling season this year
with the most costly, gorgeous and ella
borste display ever seen under the enor.
nous canvas.
The big shows have grown to such
magnitude as to necessitste enlargement
in every department And this famous
amusement institution is proud of its
record.
The mensgerie alone is nearly double
lis former capacity, for during the win
ter the old world has been secured thor
oughly for wild animals and strange
beasts of every country, and now this
attractive and highly educational de-
partment is complete in every particular
The cages. vans, chariots and tsbleaux
cars are all new and especially attractive
in wonderous architecture, conceded by
all show men to be unequRled by any
other firm. corporation, company or syn
dictate.
1t has taken many years and several
fortunes to place this department on
such a lavish magnitude, to tickle the
fancy and satisfy the mind OF the grand
street display from which no revenue is
derived-only the qualification to please
both young and old children-remember
that what follows in the big canvas is
more meri.orious In tie main tent
many new features will surprise and de-
light the beholder
There is certainly no travelling exhibit
ton in America, perhaps in the world,
which presents entertainment SO varied,
SO attractive and so multitudinous as do
John Robinson's Ten Combined Great
Shows. Since the days of Noah q more
complete menagerie has never been seen.
Every act in the monster program is q
revelation to the people. The finest
specimens of horse flesh in the world
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
Kind Mords Mean Much.

Cultivate kindness Of heart: think
well Of your fellow men: look with
charity upOn>the shortcomings In thei,
lives. DO a good turn for them as Op.
portunity offers and, finally. don't for
get the kind word ut the right time
How much q word Of kindness, en-.
enlargement or appreciation means to
others sometimes and how little II
costs Us to give 1t. We do not need
to wait for some special occasion
When calamity Overtakes q friend
words Of sympathy and encouragement
are offered sincerely enough, yet In
certain respects as a matter of course.
Such an occasion calls for expression
on our part. and We naturally respond.
But why wait for occasion? Why not
speak the kind word when there IS no
special occasion?
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
About SnOoxin0.

Hospital nurses when assisting at q
delicate operation have their own way
Of suppressing cough or a sneeze.
The operators attention must not be
distracted for a moment. Coughs and
sneezes. too. spread germs on surfaces
carefully rendered antiseptic. So ev-
cry nurse soon learns to press her I'm
ger hard on the upper lip Immediately
below the nose when she feels cough
or a sneeze coming on. A pressure In
the neighborhood Of the ear, too. or q
hard pressure ON the roof of the mouth
will nip a cough in the bud. And the
will has great power to control q cough
or a sneeze.
There was a French surgeon who
used to say whenever he entered the
wards Of the hospital, The first pa
tient who coughs gets no food today"
This method was usually successful
Chicago News.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
What Came Up.

A young man wishing to have bit
Of fun at q farmers expense passed q
few remarks about his cattle and his
garden and then said he had set some
lettuce and cabbage which had not
grown up.
Then the farmer said:
"Oh, that's nothing! I set some car.
rot seeds. and what do you think came
up?'
Don't know" replied the young
man.
Farmer-Why. old Browns donkey.
and ate the lOt.-Newark Star.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
The Roman Sansta.

The Roman senate had for many
centuries but 800 members. selected
from the patricians. or aristocrats.
The Office Of senator was for life.
The body was practically supreme In
matters Of legislation and administra-
ton. The majority Of votes decided
q question. and the order in which the
voting took place was invariably de-
termined by rank. beginning with the
president and ending with the Quas-
tors. The senator's wore ON their TUNES
a broad purple stripe-a badge Of dis
tinction. like q modern decoration
and they had the exclusive right Of
precedence ut theaters. the amphithea-
ter and all other public gatherings.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
Reima Eaeia Evidence.

The late Lord Morris on one occa-
sion gave q characteristic Illustration
Of the meaning Of 'prima facie evil
dence."
IT." he said to the jury. you saw
q man coming out Of a public house
wiping his mouth. that would be prima
facie evidence that he had been hav-
ing q drink"
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
MARCO P0L0's B00K.
@ oovs. Columbus the ldea For HE
veyaao Of Discovery.

70 osvs Columbus the ldsa Fer HE
veyass Of Discovery.
Medieval Europe knew but very lit
tie Of eastern and northeastern Asia.
Many Of the most learned cOsmOgra-
piers Of the time taught that Asia
stretched eastward indefinitely, and no
one imagined that 1t had an eastern
coast washed by the ocean 1t was Sc
riously taught thut eastern Asia was .
laDd Of vast swamps, inhabited by
monster serpents and dragons. This
was the opinion that still prevailed up
to within 200 years Of the time Of Co
lumbus.
At this time two Venetian merchants
Of the name Of Polo went on a vast
trading expedition to the uttermOst
parts Of Asia. They were gone many
years. Upon their return the son Of
one Of them. q young man named Mar
CO Polo. wrote out a full account Of
their travels. described the empire Of
the grand khan (the Chinese emperOr)
and revealed the fact that Asia was
bounded ON the east by vast ocean.
He described this eastern coast MI
nutely. with all its vast cities and its
wealth Of precious stones and spices.
1t was from reading this book that
the Imagination Of Columbus was fired,
and he conceived the bold idea Of
reaching this eastern coast Of Asia by
sailing toward the west around the
earth.
So when he discovered Cuba he had
not q doubt that he had landed upon
the coast Of Asia and that he looked
upon the same scenes that Marco Polo
had gazed upon 200 years before.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

the highest serislists in the circus pro-
fession, all the champion riders, both
male and female. The finest specimens
of the cutest ponies in the world. The
grsndest specislties ever produced. The
funniest clowns on earth are with the
John Robinson Shows.
The Big Shows will exhibit here on
June l.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
Platt's Response.

Thomas c. Platt was asked once
upon a time whom he considered the
greatest Republican politician Of bis
day and generation.
Il have often wished" was Platts
response. that ! had been Quay's Of
fee boy for six months or more
Pittsburg Dispatch
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

Are you fond Of etchings:- asked
the young man who had taken the
hostess pretty niece down to supper.
AS u general thing. yes" she an
swered, looking up into his eyes with
an engaging frankness that threatened
havoc to his heart, but" she added
hastily Us he started to say something
pretty, mot any tonight. thank you;
1t Is rather late. A small piece Of cake
will be sufficient"
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
The 1urnip.

The turnip is supposed to be native
Of Asia and Europe. It has been cult
waited for centuries. The wild East
Indian turnip Is said to be remotely
kin to the edible turnip. It is the size
of a walnut and first tasted Is sweet
fish. but in a moment the taster's
tongue feels as though it were pricked
by q hundred hot needles. and he feels
like expectorating for hours after. II
Is the country boys favorite medium
for q Joke on the visiting town boy.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
Got on His Nerves.

Frugal North BritOn lin his first eX-
perience Of q taxb-Here. mon. stop!
] hae q weak heart. I Gamma stand
that hang't wee machine o yours
markin' up thae tuppences.-LOndOn
Punch.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
Work and Worry.

so you think worry kills more peo-
pie than work.
I'm sure Of It." replied tho sarcastic
scientist.
"Whyr'
Because 90 many people dnd II
easier than work and devote their time
to it."-washington Star.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

False friendship. like the ivy. decays
and ruins the walls It embraces. but
tue friendship gives new life and ant
nation TO the object Il supports.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
LOCAL Observation-Disclosures sim

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES, Salary slO0 to
$50 monthly. Extra commission and Office e.
penses. Representative must have Sufficient
cash to carry stock to supply the demand Great
ed by New Laws and other conditions. Send
references. Position permanent Rapid 3D.
vancement to good man. Address Sturxis
Thsyer. Sales Director. 100 National Bank CON-
merce Building, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
The 0tha1

Il have kings among my ancestors"
said the bOastful visitor. Yes" re-
Piled Miss Cayenne. land also knaves
and two spots"-Washington Star
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

Captain. l have to report thst the
ship Is sinking rapidly"
Il wish to goodness. Gertie. you
wouldn't bother me so often. How
ever, you may cut her stays. which
will probably relieve her, and have the
stewardess serve tea at once IN the
pink rOOm."-Life
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

Observation-Disclosures. can't ! have q
little money for shopping this morn.
Ing: Mrs. Malaprop-No. dear: there's
the taxes to pay. and ! expect'the tax.
idermist around any reconsideration
Transcript
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
The Value of A.

De Friend-What Is that picture In.
tended to represent! De Artist
Board and lodging for six weeks-
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

Learning 70 ever IN the freshness Of
To youth, even for the old-Aeschyius.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25

Base gains are the same ~ losses-
IIesiod.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
Memorial Day.

All Comrades Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic and ell soldiers and sailors,
Sons OF Veterans, Veterans Of the span
ish American war and Confederate sold-
ie-s are invited to join Baker Post No. 3.
G. A. r. at l:3O o'clock, May 30. 1910. at
their ball on Eleventh street.
The City Band and Fireman will form
on Thirteenth street, then march south
to Eleventh street, thence west to the
corner Of Olive to the G. A. r. hall,
where the veterans of the G. A. Il. will
fall in line under commander OF j. X.
Meagher, marshal Of the day.
The line OF march vill be taken On
Olive to Twelfth street. wet on Twelfth
to Nebraska Avenue, north to Thirteen.
tn street. then east to the North opera
hOuee. The exercises will commence
promptly at 2 O'Clock.
The Columbus journal., 1910-05-25
COLUMBUS CEMETERY

COLUMBUS CEMETERY
Adams. II. l.. Arnold. +. w.
Archer. D. II. Allen. W. L.
Breed. Alonzo Campbell. W. :.
Drake, George Early, j. W.
Edwards, $. j. Ellis, Jacob
Fleming, Frank Frazier. James
tienry,sR. II. Hammond. John
Hunt, s. b. Jones. james
Kline. nc. koenie, VI.
Lawson. J. N. Lawrence, P.J.
Lewis, w. IL. Matthews. Fred
MalOy, WIN. Murdock, is,
McIuffy. David Mcfarland. Josiah
McIntire. X. h. McKinnie. T. W.
McQuOwn. VIM. North. Frank
Novel. VIM, Schultz. Fred
Sturgeon. J. l.. Small. II. l..
SpOerry. II. I. Slattery, ID.
Stevenson. w. Schroeder. +. W.
Saunders. T. II. Tschudy, J.. b.
Thomas. W. II. Thompson. W. II.
Turner. NJ. X. Woods. Henry
Whitaker. A. J. Wise. John
White, Lewis Wilson, T. NJ.
Wells. T.. o. tConfederatel
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Caffrey, Bryan Deyany. l..
Fitzpatrick. +. u. ksvanaush, &c.
Nolan. James Nolan, John
oConners, Thomas Sheehan. F.. ID.
WAR WITH SPAIN
COLUMBUS CENETHRY
Frank e. Turner
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Thomas Caffrey Henry Hkorupa
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10
BIG SESSION OF ELKS.

One of the most brilliant sessions
OF the Elks' lodge held in long time
took place last night at the lodge
rooms. Initiatory services occupied
the fore part of the evening, which
were witnessed by n large delegation
of visiting knights of Columbus, who
are also Elks.
Following the work and speech
making by the visiting brothers the
members present We're invited to par
take of a very delightful lunch, pre-
pared under the direction of Tyler
Whitaker.
An impromptu social followed, al
together making up n most pleasant
evening of entertainment.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10

II is reported today that some
what humorous blunder on the part
of one of the expressmen of this city
who switched barrel of beer ordered
for one of the clubs of the city with
that ordered by one of the leading
prohibitionists who, with his wife
fought tooth and toe nail for the side
of temperance in the last election.
When the mistake was discovered the
club fastened to make reparations
and Immediately sent the right bar
rel to the gentleman's home demand
ing their own. The man in question
was so confused as to how he could
get out of the difficulty without be
ing exposed that he finally gave up
hope of making the exchange and
decided to keep the wrong barrel
Since that time the story has floated
around quite generally and the gen
tleman has been forced to undergo
many Jokes at his expense.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10
BOY BURNED TO DEATH.
Especial to The Sentinel.l

Greeley, Colo, May l0.-While
Alvah A. Myers. aged II. was burn
inf off the prairie IA miles east of
here yesterday morning, his clothing
caught fire and he was SO badly burn
ed that he died from his injuries a
few hours later
The boy carried burning cloth,
with which he ignited Spanish nettles
in the path OF a steam plow. Oil was
first poured on the plants, and it is
thought his clothing had become sat
urated with it. A slight wind blew
the blazing cloth against him and his
clothes burst into flames. He was
only few hundred feet from home.
but before aid could reach him his
body was blazing torch. A physic-
ian started with the lad to the Greeley
hospital, but he died on the way.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10
FAMOUS STAR WAS COMET.
Especial to The sentinei.l

Webster City, Ia, May 10.-That
the Star of Bethlehem was not mir
aculous heavenly visitor, but only
Halley's comet, was the startling
statement made from his pulpit in
this city Sunday morning by Rev. n.
E. Spicer of St. Paul Universalist
church.
Not only did Rev Spicer make the
mere statement but proved it by
arithmeticsl computation. Or at least
he proved that the comet was due at
the time the mysterious star guided
the Wise Men OF the Desert 10 the
birthplace of Jesus.
Bible students agree pretty well,
the present calendar is four years too
fast, or that the birth of Jesus oc-
CURED four years prior to what is
now computed to be the year ] A. d.
Halley's comet is seen regularly at
periods between rs and 76 years
apart.
Figuring back at these intervals
Rev. Mr.. Spicer finds that the comet
was due at the time of the birth Of
Jesus. Its movements, too, are like
those recorded OF the Star of Bethle-
hem. II appears in the East and
moves in a southwark course. Rev.
Spicer gave It as his firm belief that
the star and the comet are one and
the same thing.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10
LION FoNDLES A CHILD.

In Pittsburg a savage lion fondled
he hand that a child thrust into hi-
cage. Danger to child is sometimes
great when least regarded. often il
,omes through colds. Group ana
1hooping cough. They slay thou
sands that Or. Kings New Discovery
could have saved. "A few doses
cured our baby OF a very bad case OF
Group" writes Mrs. George b. Davis
Of Flat Rock, n. G. We always give
Il to him when he takes cold. It's 4
wonderful medicine for babies" Best
Tor coughs. colds, la grippe, asthma,
hemorrhages, weak lungs. soc. 81
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by the
G. d. Smith Drug Company.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10

The Rio Grande trains continue to
run on schedule time. 1t is now a
rare thing for one of the Rio Grande
passenger trains to be an hour late
getting into this city either from the
east or from the west. The Midland
is also maintaining an excellent rec
ord along this line.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10
ToDAY'S WEATHER REPORT.

The highest temperature yesterday
here was 81 degrees, the lowest here
this morning was 6l degrees To-
days weather report follows:
Forecast till p. m. "Wednesday
for Colorado: Cloury with local
showers tonight or Wednesday, cool
er in northwest portion.
Weather Conditions.
A disturbance has developed that
in central Wyoming this morning
causing unsettled weather and much
highera temperatures in the middle
Rocky mountain region.
Following the disturbance the tenn
perature is falling in the extreme
Northwest. accompanied by increasing
cloudiness and rain.
The continued development of the
storm and its movement eastward
will be followed by cooler weather in
this vicinity, with showers tonight or
Wednesday.
r. NJ. HARDINGE,
Official in Charge
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10

II Is reported that the grass in the
Children's park on North Fifth street
is dying simply from the lack of at
tenion and Indifferent sprinkling
This park, considered by many 10 be
the prottiest in Grand Junction is
from all appearances being woefully
neglected by the city officials. Con
siderable comment has been heard
regarding the condition of the park
and the fact that the grass is dying.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10

Or, Elmer Ellsworth Higley. for
merly pastor of the First Methodist
church of Newcastle, one of the most
brilliant preachers of the East and n
celebrated Chautauquan lecturer has
been selected pastor of the Grace
Methodist church. to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Rev.
The daily sentinel., 1910-05-10
A REGULAR IOMBOY

was Susie--cllmping trees and fences.
jumping bitches, whiting. always
getting scratches, cuts sprains. bruis-
es, bumps, burns or scalds. But
laws' her mother Just applied Buck
lens Arnica Salve and cured her
quick. Heals everything healable-
boils, ulcers. eczema, old sores. corns
or piles. Try it. 25c at the G. D
Smith Drug Company.