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The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
RUBBER OYSTERS.

They Brought Trade and Saved Thsis
Inventor From Failure.
Rubber oysters laid the foundation
Of my success" said q millionaire no.
tel man.
II had small saloon In them days.
and things looked very black. They
looked. In fact. like bankruptcy. So
in desperation I cut an Old rubber
doormat into oyster shaped pieces On
April ! and fried them In egg and
breadcrumbs to q tasty brown.
There was only one man In tho bar
when fetched In that dish Of smok.
Ing rubber oysters. His eyes glittefed.
and he grabbed q fork. jabbed It into
. big fellow and took hungry bite.
Seeing the surprised look that
spread over his face. I TUNED away to
hide q smile. He gave an awkward
laugh and said:
ITEMS nne oysters. I'll bring q
couple Of the boys in to sample them
"Sure enough. he brought two
friends q half hour later. The friends
no sooner saw the appetizing rubber
oysters than. setting down their beer.
they each sunk their teeth in one.
'They. too. sent in friends for oys-
teEs. I fried up no less than three old
doormats and two overshees that April
fool day. The whole town laughed.
and the papers printed funny stories
about my Joke. My joint got real
popular:
I'm short, l was saved-saved from
bankruptcy BY rubber oysters" -
Washington Post.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

The negro preacher u noted for his
enthusiasm and his picturesque. almost
poetic, way Of expressing things. In
Life In Old Virginia. ]. ]. Mcdonald
tells about a colored minister who was
conducting q revival without much
success. At last. however. he awak-
ened his congregation BY asking:
Does 20 know what eternity Is?
Well tell 20.
III one Of dem lfr sparrOws what
70 see round yo' garden bushes was
to dip his bill in de 'Lantic ocean an
take one hop u day an hop cross de
country an put dat drop of water into
de 'Cific ocean an den he hop back to
de 'Lantic Ocean-jes' one hop a day
an II he keep dat hoppin' up twell de
'Lantic ocean wuz dry as q bone. Il
wouldn't be break o day In eternity"
Oar. now" said one Of the breth-
rem. 'yo' see for yo'sef how long eter-
nity f."
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Want Their Children Thisxss.

The Kakha Khels. q tribe that in
habits the country Of the Khyber pass.
in northern India. are thieves and con-
slider thievinS a most honorable occu-
patton. A young woman of the Kakha
Khel will not look at q young man
who would like to become her husband
unless he is proficient in the art. The
dearest wish Of mother Is that her
little boy may become a cunning thief
Every child IS cOnsecrated. as It were.
at its birth to crime. A hole is made
In the wall similar to that made BY q
burglar. and the mother passes the in
FAINT backward and forward through
the hole. singing in its ear: BE q
thief: Be thief! Be q thief!"' They
are probably the only tribe in India
who glorify peculation and raise it to
the dignity Of a regular calling.-Chris-
tan Herald.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
ROD AND LINE WON.

Contest Between . Strong Swimmer
and an Expert Angler.
A novel contest took place some time
ago at the Endinburgh corporation
baths between one Of the strongest
swimmers In Scotland and q well
known angler. The contest occurred
in q pool eighty feet long and forty
feet wide.
The angler was furnished with an
eleven foot trolling rod and an un-
dressed silk line. The line was fixed
to a girth belt. made expressly for the
purpose. by a swivel Immediately be-
tween the shoulders Of the swimmer
at the point where he had the greatest
pulling power.
In the first trial the line snapped. In
the second the angler gave and played
without altogether stacking line. and
several porpoise dives were well han
died. The swimmer then tried cross
swimming from corner to corner. but
ultimately was beaten, the match end
ing with a victory for tho rod and
line.
Another contest took place In which
the angler employed a very light trout
Ing rod ten feet long and weighing
only six and one-half ounces. the line
being the same as that used with the
trolling rod The swimmer. whose aim
evidently vas to smash the rod. pulled
and leaped into the water. He was
held steadily. however. and In about
five minutes was forced to give In.
The rod was again successful. At the
finish both competitors were almost
exhausted.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
A GR0TEsQUE BRO.
Remarkable Assortment Of ceIors q
The Brazilian roucan.

Remarkable Assortment Of ceIers -
the Brazilian Ieuean.
The very peculiar looking Brazilian
bird, the toucan. has a body about a.
big a. that Of a good sized parrot. but
it, beak Is very different and easily
its dominant feature, though this bird
II by no means lacking In bright and
striking colors. The toucan's beak Is
half as long as its body, and It Is broad
and thin and set on edge vertically.
shaped something like blunted
scythe, with the slightly CURING.
rounded edge on top and ending with
q hook point turned downward-a ne
markable beak In size and shape-and
this beak Is tinted with q remarkable
assortment Of colors. purple and red
and green and yellow, while around
the beak ut the head runs a line Of
black.
The eyes Of the toucan are surround
ed by circles Of a bright light blue. and
on its breast. regularly outlined. Is Q
broad and deep expanse OF bright yei-
low in size and shape in proportion to
the bird about the same as the gener-
Gus expanse Of shirt front shown by q
man in evening dress with his waist
coat cut low and well rounded out at
the bottom. this show Of yellow being
edged with a red line. The toucan's
body for the bulk Of It IS black or q
very deep blue black, but around at
the base of the tail run two bands OF
color. one red and one white.
1t Is not n song bird. 1t IS sold as q
pet, not for children, but to adults.
and It is more often fancied BY men
than by women. 1t takes IS to $50 to
buy q toucan.-New York Sun.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
BURN YOUR BRIDGES.

When All Rs~sat 10 Cut Oh, Then
You Nust Go Ahead.
Young men often make the mistake
when they start on an important un-
dertaking Of leaving open . way Of
retreat II things 60 too hard, says ORR
son SWEET Marden in Success Maya
zine. No one can call out his greatest
reserves. do the greatest thing pos
sible to him. while he knows that II
the battle gets too hot he has line Of
retreat still left open Only when
there Is no hope Of escape will an
army fight with that spirit Of des-
peration which gives no quarter.
Many a great general in his march
on the enemy has burned his bridges
behind him. cut OF his only possible re-
treat. for the bracing. encouraging e.
feet upon himself and his army. BE-
cause he knew that men only call out
their greatest reserves Of power when
all retreat is cut OF and when fight
ing desperately for that which they
count dearer than life
We are 50 made that as long -
there Il q chance to retreat. as long
as there are bridges behind US. We are
tempted to turn back when the great
test comes.
"WM you hold this fort?' asked
General Rosecrens Of General Pierce
at Stone river. Il VIII try, general"
will you hold this fort:" Il will die
In the attempt" THAT won't do.
Look me in the eye. sir. and tell me
II you will hold this position" u
willr' said General Pierce. and he did
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Route No. 4.

George Schiller is Smelling corn for
Chris HiImer with his new shelter and
gasoline engine.
Last Friday morning the carrier wit
messed chase for coyote on the Murry
place, now farmed by the McCombs.
The coyote was in the wheat field. which
is surrounded by q five foot woven wire
fence, and when the boys got after
him on horseback, he IVES unable to es-
cape and was finally killed. He made a
number OF Intellectual attempts to jump
the fence, but it WAS to high for him.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Route No. 8.

Mrs. VIM. Snyder is visiting her par
snts at Syracuse. Neb.
Born. on Saturday, December 3. Ia
Mr.. and Mrs Kuper. SOD.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Cornelius kus8nt were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Drunken
Tuesday.
J. +. Goedsken WAS looking over some
farm land north Of Genoa. last week,
with view OF making purchase.
Peter Coupons. who was up before the
board of insanity Monday Of this week.
was discharged, as the board did not
consider the evidence sufficient to take
any action.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed mail
matter remaining in the post Office al
Columbus, Nebraska, for the period end.
ing December 81, 1910:
Letters-Felson Burris, Robert Buck
Icy, Dell Bailey, Bert Engleman, George
w. Pohl, T. j. Smith.
Osrds-Stephen Stanick e.. Charles
Smith, Mrs. Thomas Werner.
Parties calling for any of the above
will please say, advertised"
CARL KRAMER, p. NJ.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

The late william James. Harvard'a
fAmous psychologist, would often illu-
inmate . misty subject with an appro-
pirate anecdote. Discussing mother
hood in q lecture on psychology, Pro
fesSoe James once said:
"A teacher asked q boy this question
in fractions:
"'Suppose that your mother baked
IN apple pie and there were seven Of
you-the parents and i've children.
What part Of the pie would you get
for your portion?
"a sixth. ma'am.' the boy answered.
".But there are seven Of you said
the teacher. Don't you know anything
about fractions?
ayes. ma'am.' said the boy. I know
all about fractions. but know all
about mother too. Mother d say she
didn't want no pie"
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Snubbsd the Composer.

Gustav Mailer had q queer expert,
ence in Munich one day for which his
name was partly responsible. His
new symphony was being rehearsed.
and he took advantage Of an hours
intermissiOn to get some fresh air.
ION returning to the building" says
q Munich paper. he lost his way and
tried to reach the hall through a cor
ridor In which plasterers were at work.
You cannot pass through here he was
told. But am Mailer (Nlahler Is the
German for paiuter.) You look it,
was the unsympathetic reply Of the
man who blocked his way. We are not
ready for the painters yet. so run on
And the composer. realizing that argu-
ment would be useless, plunged into
the labyrinth and finally reached his
destination"
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Just the Opposite.

An Irishman at fair got .poked in
the eye with a stick and tooksproceed.
ings against the offender.
Said the magistrate. Come. now,
you don't really believe he meant to
put your eye out"
Faith. you're right this Time" said
Pat. "fOr believe he tried to put It
farther in."-I.ondon Tit-Bits.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Jenny Lind ~ a Child.

Jenny Lind as child Of three years
was the lark of her parents house. As
a girl Of nine she attracted the atten-
ton Of all lovers Of music and entered
the Stockholm conservatory as q pupil
Her continuous studies at SO tender an
age caused the sudden loss Of her voice.
and for four full years she pursued
her theoretical and technical studies.
when suddenly the full sweet sounds
came back. to the delight, as every
one knows, Of thousands for many
years.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

It Is related Of the Rev. Matthew
Clark that in the audience was once
. young British military omcef whose
scarlet Uniform far outshone any rival
habiliments and 80 fixed the gaze Of
the young damsels present that the
wearer. enjoying the impression he
was making. not only stood through
the prayer with the rest. but remained
standing after all others had sat
down until the pastor had proceeded
for some time with his sermon. and At
length. noticing q divided attention
and ito cause. the minister stopped.
laid aside his sermon and. addressing
his new hearer. said:
"Ye're q Draw brave lad. Ye haze
q Draw suit Of claithes. and We haze
q seen them. Ye may sit doun."
TIE lieutenant dropped a. II shot
From the Autobiography Of Horace
0Reelov"
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
A Tribute 10 Woman.

When everything around q man stag
gers and waivers. when all seems dark
and dim in the far distance Of the IN
known future. when the world seems
but q picture or a fairy tale and the
universe a chimera. when the whole
structure Of ideas vanishes in smoke
and all certainties become enigmatical.
what Is the only permanent thing
which may still be his? The faithful
heart Of q woman. There he may rest
his head: there he viii renew his
strength for the battle Of life. increase
his faith In Providence and. II need
be. 6nd strength to die In peace with
. benediction on his hps-Henri Fred
eric Amiel. =.---=
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Cam0ls In Arabia.

There are two varieties Of camels
In use in Arabia. the dromedary and
the freight camel The dhelul drome-
darfes are celebrated for their easy rid
Ing gait AMI speed. A dhelul carries
about IN pounds and travels about
six miles u day. II can be purchased
for 100 to 10 Maria Theresa dollars
$3.50 Z" SS;.1jD. A freight camel
carries about 100 pounds and travels
about two md half miles an hour. 1t
costs 300 Maria Theresa dollars ($I21
or more
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
To Show IL OF.

The Cross Of the Legion is q won
derful thing for health"
flows that:"
There's nothing like It to encourage
long promenades in the park."-Flie-
gende Batter
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Also Il Usas Un Gold

Also II Uses Up Gold.
Did You ever notice how a ring is
like the marriage obligation?"
mo. How do you mean:''
"A ring is more easily put on than
Il is taken off."-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Mark Twain's Definitions.

1t IS told Of Mark Twain that during
q conversation with young lady of
his acquaintance he had occasion to
mention the word drydock.
"What is drydock. Mr.. Clemens?'
she asked.
"A thirsty physician" replied the hu-
m0riSt.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
The Moral Stimuli. Of oood,c,o.,,.

Men grow in self respect as they
wear good clothes. Their clothes earn
them the approval Of their fellows.
In turn they are forced to grow to an
the measure Of good opinion. SO that.
forced forward by the clothes he
wears. men attain to their highest
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Art Journal.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

Talk erbout yoee easy marks." said
Uncle Silas 0eehaw. who had been
passing Q week in the city. ''us fubes
amt In It with them air teown chaps"
did yew sell 'em emmy gold bricks.
Silas?' Queried old Daddy SQuashneck.
NAV. didn't" answered Uncle 81
la, but I seed . Teller peddlin' arti.
6cial ice-hed tn Sign right on his
Wagon-an' blamed ef tn chumps did
not buy It fer tn real thing. by
SfaO!- Chicago News.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Musical Note.

A newspaper says Of a recent oper-
attic performance. THE ladies. the bar
itone and the bass were good. and so
were the tenor's Intentions.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

For the Serious Moment.
II hear he refused to take chloroform
when he was operated on"
Eyes: he said he'd rather take Il
when he paid his bill"
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

Doesn't your husband like cats,
Mrs. Binks?"
NO. indeed. He hates all cats ex-
cept a little kitty they have at his
club. "-Baltimore American.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

EXCELLENT PIANOS
are made by FoNTEIN Bros. We sell
direct from the factory. With every
instrument We give factory guarantee.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

Every good deed performed is not
only a present pleasure. but support
for the future.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Parental 0lundoe.

ri know it's ridiculous for me 70
powder my face % thickly." said the
dashing brunette. but my parents
named me- Pearl. and I've got to live
up to the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
A Preeaution.

a preeaution.
He-They're weighing the anchor.
She-I don't blame them. The trades
people aren't to be trusted nowadays.
Century Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

Glory b. after all. the thing which
has the best chance Of not being alto.
getheS vanity.-Renan.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

A nan without patience .i6,a lamp
without oil.-De Musset.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

We extend To All
invitation to to studio and examine the ar
tstc photographs that making so reasonably for
the Christmas giving.
Finished Photograph
of yourself something that all your friends would ap
final rush just before Christmas often causes delays
ELITE STUDIO. Saleys Old Stand.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
lots 81 Nerve.

Lets q Nerve.
Farmers Son-Ay father sent me
over to borrow your horse and cart.
Goodness! Why. he already
has al our tools. our ares. our hay
rakes and
Hell know. He just wants the
horse and cart to bring them back
Londeo Telegraph.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
Happioe 0ays.

NY poor fellow. we've yoa always q
trampr -
No. mum. Onct I WuS known - q
man about toW1-L0uiGvflle Coul3oe.
Journal. $780,.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21
4 Oaooe Motivo.

4 OaooP Motive.
"Yes. he played the last two acts
with q broken wrist"
"Hefoiam. eh?"
Not at al. He WAS afraid to give
bis undefstudy . chance."ACleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Columbus journal., 1910-12-21

Sooner o. later tie world comes
around to 80 the Truth and Do The
r1eht-HiilaHo.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-10-22
MOTHER OF VIM.
WEISHAR dead

William IL. Weishar today received a
telegram announcing the death of his
mother, Mrs. Mary M. Weishar, at
Freeport Ill. Mrs. Weishar was II
years of age. She had been confined
to her home for nearly the past year on
account of heart failure, and while 1T
was known that she was in feeble
health, still her death was not expect
ed so soon. She is survived by three
sons, two of wnom live in Freeport.
William FL. Weishar, while on his va
cation last summer, visited his mother
at F%reeport, and while he was there
Mrs. Weishar celebrated her list birth
day. On account of the. suddenness Of
Mrs. Weishar's death and the great dis
tance it will be impossible for Mr..
Weishar to attend the funeral, which
will be held at F%Teeport.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-10-22
Outside Districts.
Closing.
ALUNITE COMPANY WILL
RESUME MINING WORK

The Alunite Consolidated Mining Co,
at its annual meeting held in New
York Oct l, elected Prof. Robt. T. Hill
as president and placed him in full
charge of the affairs of the company.
Prof. Hill, accompanied by E. L..
Perkins, the attorney for the company,
arrived in Vegas this week and left TO
visit the property, % miles southeast
of here. Interviewed by an Age man
their arrival, Prof. Hill said:
81 am here for the purpose of re-
suming work at once in a moderate
way, and will push the experiment l
began two years ago to completion.
Our affairs are now in satisfactory
shape for pursuing the work without
interruption. There are now no inter
nal differences in our company, and /
every faith in the success of our
efforts to develop a mine IN our prop
srry.''-Las Vegas Age.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-10-22
LIBERTY Mill NOW
DROPPING ITS STAMPS

TONOPAH, Oct. 10. = The new tea
stamp mill at Liberty, which started
operations on the first of the month,
is now running smoothly and the man
agement expects that it will treat 100
tons daily. Following the test rua,
which necessitated several minor re-
pairs and ADJUSTMENTS, a regular run
was started, and so far the different
parts of the machinery have been run
ming without incident.
The ore carries silver values and is
of the oxidized character. While the
general average cannot be secured, it is
| believed that the values Will run be
tween $50 and $40 a ton. A large ton
mage has been blocked out in the nm
derground workings, and the mill viii
be kept busy for some time to come
Three shifts are now employed at the
mill.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-10-22
Serial no. o5305.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOE U. 8
PATENT.
survey no. saes.


UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
CARSON CITY. NEVADA. AUGUST
81, 1910.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that e.
E. Blake for himself and his co-owner.
A. Z. Humphreys. postofice address.
Goldheld. Nevada, has made application
for patent for 1860 linear feet on the
True Bell lode. bearing gold. silver and
other precious metals. designated as
T.. S. Survey No. s26e. Section 81. T. 2 s..
r. 43 E.. NJ. ID. M. Goldheld Mining Dis
trict. Esmeralda County Nevada. and
described as follows. to-wtt:
TRUE BELL LODE.
Beginning at Cor. No !, whence the N.
w. Cor. Sec. 81, r. 2 S., r.. 4S t. bears
n. 70@ as w. 1897 TT; thence s. So
o. f.. $50 n. to Cor. No. 2; thence s. Il
As +. 1885 II. TO Cor. NO. D; thence
N. So o. w. 656.s II. to Cor. No. 4;
thence n. Il So w. 1868 n: TO Cor. No.
I. the place of beginning. variation IL
T.. Containing 10.765 acres, alter ex-
excluding conflict with U NO.
s227. Alhambra lode: Sur. NO. Z22S. Dia-
mond lode; Sur. No. 2269 Economist lode
and Sur. No. ss70 Friday lode:
The original location ceftihcate OF
said True Bell lode II recorueo IN Book
X OF Mining Locations. page ssl: Re
cords OF Esmeraida County. nevada. in
the Office OF the County Recorder at
boiuhciu. nevada. ~otn
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-10-22

eoidfeld Stocks. Oct. 10.
Bid. Ased.
'.~....- .-..~...I$ 10 4 .12h
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1910-10-22

E. Barney, a prominent business mar
of Los Angeles, is a guest at the st.
Nicholas.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-17

terly examinations of all the as
sets of the bank, and also all
loans are passed upon at each
meeting of the committee.
"A rule which few banks in
this section adhere to is still
strictly followed by this bank. and
that is the voluntary rule adopt
ed by US that that president and
cashier shall not become indebt-
ed to the bank, either as maker
or endorser.
I'VE have over $50 substantial
citizens among our stockholders,
and conservative estimate of
the aggregate wealth of our
stockholders is five million dol
lars.
''We believe that the future
will show eve greater progress
in the business of the bank, for
the reason tfat the influence of
our increased number of Stock
holders aud depositors will con-
tinue TO have a favorable effect
upon the business of the ba TX.
1t is a matter OF congfatula-
ton to the St: ckholders that our
depositors, and the people Of this
comnuulty generally. are realiZ-
ing more and more the streng h,
progress and safe y of this bank.
We are glad to say that we
oegin the new year with flattt.r-
ing prospects for the future. -
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-17

build an up-to-date oil mill at
this point. We sincerely hope
the venture may prove success
full and that it will be in full
working order next fall.
Among the improvements in
South Robson none is more ap-
nreciated than the work done on
tae road l. aiding to old Leesvi | :
and thence up the Lumbarton
road by gentlemen who, without
any county help, have put the
road in frst-ciass condition.
Messrs. Andrew Jones. Andrew
Smith, F. w. Floyd. R. O. Pit
man. F. C. Jones, John Fax,
March Inman and others, who
did this work, are being thanked
| by all who travel over the road.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-17
Matt 9nal Cotton Mills Declare
Quarterly Dividend.

The quarterly meeting of the
directors Of the National Cotton
Mills was held Friday and the
usual quarterly dividend of . pc,
'ent was declared. The mill Wa
fo md to be in excellent cendi
ton. The last quarter was tn,
most profitable Of the entire year.