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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28

The Craze That Ragged In Holland IN
the Last Century.

The Craze That Ragged In Holland IN
the Last Century.
During the tulip craze in Holland in
the last century in one year the sales
aggregated 100000 forms. Holland
went tulip mad. The bulbs were quot
ed on the Stock Exchange. Ownership
in them was divided into shares. Spec
ulators sold them short. At one time
more tulips were sold than existed. At
Lille a brewer sold his trade and good
will in exchange for n bulb. which was
thereafter known as the Brewery tn
Lip. In Amsterdam a father gave one
by way of dover with his child. There
after the variety was known as the
Marriage Of My Daughter. At Rotier-
dam a hungry sailor. happening on Il
few. mistcok them for onions and ate
them. The rcpast became rs famous
as Cleopatra'S pearls and probably OK
ceeded Ii in cost At The Hague 4
poor fellow managed to raise 4 black
tulip. The rumor of that vegetable
marvel spread. Presently he WIS Wis
tied by a deputation from 4 syndicate.
For that eve lamb Of his the dep'lta
ton offered 1000 forms. which he re-
fused. He was offered 10000 florins.
Still he refused. Cascades of ""ld
were poured before his resisting rves-
Finally. tOrmented and tempted. he
succumbed. There and then the deru-
tation trampled that tulip under th"ir
feet. Afterward it appeared that III"
syndicate had already grown gem
precisely similar and. unable to hear
the idea that Il rival existed. had AL
thorized the deputation if needfmi 4"
offer ten times the amount which il
v,olA
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
Classified.

Was there ever a better example Of
the witty and concise form OF express
sion than the answer Of the grim man
who. when asked about the character
Of a neighbor. Sententiously replied:
mister. l don't know very much
about him. but my impression Is he'd
make a first class stranger."-Ex-
change.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28

Myer-l wonder why Browne added
The "e'' to his name after inharitinS a
fortune: Gyer-He probably figures
eut to his own satisfaction that rich
people are entitled to more ease than
poor people. Globe.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
Eetter Dad Than Editors.

Judge-How do you earn your liv-
Ing: PrisOarr-Ey writing. your hoH-
or. Judge Aud what do you write
for: Would you mind teI!in. us: i'ris-
Oner-Not at all. l write TOR money
from so:nc.-Judge's Library.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
lnfantila Qapeavity.

Elsie (aged sevenI-Ma. l want
penny. Mother What for. dear? FL
sie-I asked BERTHE Jones to pretend
we're getting married. and he says he
won't do il unless l have a dOwry!
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
An Example.

Knicker-They say that in 5000
years Niagara will stop flowing. Mrs.
Knicker-That makes me hope the
plumber will get our leak fixed yet
Harper'S Bazaar.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
An Account to Settle.

The Lawyer-Madam. ] find that
-FOUR husbands will leaves you nothing
but what the law compelled him to
leave you. The Widow (angry and for
getfuD-Just wait till / see him!
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
Still WONDERING.

The deaf man got out Of the tram
car on to the. nt her line Of rails
Look out. There's car coming"
cried the conductor.
WHAT" said the deaf man.
There's Il c.ir coming
"What?''
Just then the car caught and knock
I'd down the deaf man. and as he pick
ed himself up he said:
~ wonder what that fool kept me
there talking ibout"'-I.On(lOn Mail.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28

Harsh words are like hailstones In
summer. which. II melted. would fer.
tilize the tender plant they batter
down.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
eeio,d.

Nell-That Miss Copleigh Is an aw-
fully cold sort Of girl. Belle-Mercy.
yes. Why. she's SO frigid that wher-
ever she goes on rainy days-it SHOWS.
Boston Transcript.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28
A Hard Job.

Husband-What are you looking for.
dear? Wife, was looking for the in
visible hairpin just dropped.-Ex-
change.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28

Being angry is like emptyins the
pepper pot into your own porridge.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-12-28

Suffered Out the Child's Name.
Flannery-It seems his full name Is
Dinnis X. X. X. Casey. What's all
thin KS fur? Finnegan Nothin
Twas the fault Of his godfather slut
term whin he tried to say "Dinnls Ca
sey"-Philadelphia Ledger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
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 and Vigorous.

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 Thia prescription comes from A nbys, cian who has made a special study or ,nen and I am convinced it is the su,>ast- t- acting combination for the cure of daf5. cient manhood and vigor failure ever put together.
 think I owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who is weak and discour- aged with repeated failures may stop drur- yjrv himself with harmful patent medi- cdnes. secure what believe is the quick e.t -act1ng restorative. UpbuildinS. spot- touching remedy ever devised, and 50 cure hin1self ct home quietly and quickly Just drop mo a line like this pr. A. E. Robinson, 4SO2 Luck building, Detroit. Mich, and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain. ordinary envelope free of charge. great many doctors would charge B to s for merely writing out prescription Ike this-hut \ sand 1t entirely free. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
Republicans WiU Take
 Adbantage .@ Situation
BY HERvEY w. LAIRD.

industrial centers are out of line with the tariff policy, of the democrats, and the people generally are beginning to wonder if after all the shades Of Jeffer- son furnish the most refreshing and wholesome protection.
 Seizing upon this evident discontent the republicans hope to begin the entering of the wedge that after a while may split the solid south. Politicians, be- cause 1t is popular, have played prohibit tion for place and there are a great many who believe that it is time to stop such uses of the franchise of the people. and it is argued that in looking about for a remedy the republican organization might be encouraged, if not for perma- nent deception present punishment.
 MT. Thompson says that the fight will be made on the very highest line. Speak CTS from the east and north, as well from the south, will be asked to talk frankly, arguing the position of the party on great questions arc urging their adop- tion as the best thing for the country It is an open secret that many supposed democrats have for years refused to sup port the party. a number going so far as to vote for republicans. These men speak out and say it is time for a change either in the principles and practices of the party or the fealty of the people. This feeling is encouraging the opposition to greater activity than heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
WIRE CONTROVERSY
 FINALLY SETTLED
BARRIER TO PAVING AT GADSDEN IS EMOVED-NEW PASSENGER STATION IS TO BE OPENED TODAY.

Gadsden, January &.-(Special.) .)-The city council and the Southern Bell Tel ephone company have finally come to an agreement on the matter of the dispo- sition to be made of the wires of the company in the district to be paved. By mutual agreement the company is to re- move about half the poles now in the district and place all wires in cables. this arrangement to hold so long as the company does not raise the present rate for service. Should the company at any time desire to raise the present rates it must first make whatever dis position of the wires the council may require This ends long controversy and it's adjustment will no longer stand in the way of pushing the paving.
 The new union passenger station Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will be opened tomorrow at noon. Fitting ceremonies will be car ried out. Superintendent T. F. Brooks will be present on behalf of the com pany and the city viii be represented by its officials and delegations of private citizens. Superintendent Brooks today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26

Montgomery, January 25.-(Special.) )-Be- lieving that the conditions in the Ala bama family of democrats are not con- ducive to harmony the republicans are going to not only put out full ticket for state officers this year, but back it up by the best and most discreetly planned fight that the party has made since reconstruction days. This state ment is made by Joseph O. Thompson, chairman of the republican committee of the state, who sees in present dissentions a hope to at least crack that part of the solid south bounded by Georgia, Florida. Mississippi and Tennessee.
 Corporation interests and business cir cles generally have laid blame to the Conner following for fallinff off in trade and manufacture, charging that his or ganization has done the state just here much harm. Falling in a panic year, it has been easy to load a part of the onus of hard times on the administration. AS a result a great many openly express discontent with the party as a govern mental unit Then came to hand the prohibition movement, fought by business men largely, and it has left many sore places in the household, the governor and his friends being blamed for the controversy brought about.
 It does not take a seer to find out that a great many business men are sore. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
CARBUNCLE CAUSE
 OF COLLINS DEATH
PROMINENT MAN DIES NEAR EU- FAULA-BOY SHOT THROUGH FOOT-ALABAMA BRENAo 10 PROSPEROUS.

Enfaula. January 25.-(Special.) )-lnfor- nation of the death of Albert Collins, a prominent citizen of the county, who re- sided at Texasville, has been ieceiVeo here. MT. Collins suffered from car buncle that appeared on the back of ms neck about two months ago and which ] never yielded to treatment, and which IL is thought poisoned his entire system. Deceased was AT years old and was son of Grubb Collins of Clayto and nephew of Hart Collins, prominent citizens now : deceased He was twice married and IS survived by his wife and nine children, one grandchild and numerous other more distant relatives.
 Master Jim Wilson of this city Is sufrer- ing from a gunshot wound that penetrated his foot Saturday afternoon. The lad Tn company with companion was shooting robins in a wood near the city, and stop ping to rest, placed his rifle barrel on his foot and was poising with his arms upon the breech when it was in some un- known way discharged, The wound IS quite painful but not serious. Mrs. George Johnson, who resides eight miles south of the city, died at the home of her parents, Mir and Mrs. G. B. Har-
  only child, an infant about three weeks ago. Mrs. Johnson was about 20 years old and was married about year ago.
 The Rev T. H. Johnson, rector of St. James Episcopal church here, is fast working himself into the hearts of the cit izens at large His sermons have been pronounced among the most able and elo- ouent ever heard in the city and he is do- ing a splendid work among the parish ioners During the services Sunday he made announcement that Bishop Beck with, upon his request, would make visit to the parish a short time after Easter, when he would present good class for confirmation.
 The approach to the city cemetery has been embellished with a beautiful park that is now being ornamented by hand some fountain. The outcome is due to the untiring efforts of Mayor Mcdowell, who has spared no opportunity during his administration of the city affairs to make all public places beautiful
 The settling basin for the city water works has been completed and accepted by the city council, and is instrumental in furnishing the citizens an abundant sup ply of pure and wholesome water at all seasons.
 Mrs. T. H. Johnson and her mother,
 
 of New York, have joined her husband here and are comfortably domiciled in St. James Episcopal church rectory. They were given a royal welcome and are a most interesting and charming addition to the citys social side.
 The Alabama Brenau here is enjoying one of the most prosperous seasons in. the way of matriculation ever known hl the history of the institution. Contrary to the general rule the enrolment was considerably augmented upon the opening of the spring term, and the management and citizens as well are deeply grati- fled
 The unprecedented sale of commercial fertilizers throughout this section is not only necessitating the operation of a daily freight train between this city and Ozark, but more often doube-headeI' Is neces- sary to dispatch the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
CIRCUIT COURT OPENS.
Politicians Busy in Cherokee County
 Tamp O'Neal Dies.

Center. January 25.-(Special)-A large crowd was present at the opening of the spring term of circuit court here yesterday. In the morning Col Charles Rattray addressed an audience in the interest of his candidacy for state sen ator from the Twenty-ninth district. His speech was devoted to a discussion of proposed ship subsidy legislation and denunciation of the recent effort to write prohibition in the state constitution. J. l.. Mcconnell, another candidate for state. senator, also spoke and pledged himself among other things to work for the repeal of the new jury laws if elect ed Grand and petit juiies were or ganized in the afternoon. In his charge to the grand jury Judge Haralson urged a rigid investigation of all violations of the laws prohibiting the sale Of liquor and carrying concealed weapons and dwelt al length on the import ance of enforcing these laws as well as other criminal statutes. Edward l.. Mccoy was made foreman of the grand jury
 Tramp O Neal died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary O'Neal, in Center yes terday after lingering illness of con- sumption. He leaves wife and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26

notified M. l.. Foster to be prepared {. do business at the new place tomor. row and the local people at once took up the matter of a public gathering to show the city's appreciation of the mag nificent depot the company has provided for the accommodation of the people of the city.
 The proposition of a train service be- tween Birmingham and Chattanooga by way of the Louisville and Nashville and the Chattanooga Southern railroads has been approved by the passenger depart rnent of the former road and the mat ter is now up to the operating depart ment. It is practically certain that the train will be established
 The rapid increase of population in the territory of the steel plant near Ala bama City, which section was recently incorporated as q part of Gadsden, makes it necessary to put on an extra carrier to deliver the mail of the residents of that section. The local department is now engaged in rearanging the differ ent routes of the city so as to include the new district and the new route and carrier will undoubtedly be inaugurated soon
 Two more tigers were gathered In at Alabama City by the police of that place last night D. T. Wier and Tom Cartee are the latest acquisitions to the tiger of last nights raid. Wier was among those arrested last Friday. but made bond and as soon as given his liberty decided to try the business again. But the of ficers were wise and secured not only the opera tors of the illicit traffic but confscatec 6l pint bottles of the liquor carried by them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
FIRE AT DECATUR.
ConfIagraton Originated in Office O
 Cotton Firm.

Decatur, January 25.-(Special)- )-At 1:3O o'clock this morning fire started in the cotton offices of Knight-Yancy & Co.,, on Bank street, over the First National bank and the hardware store of John D. Wyk- CT & Son. The fire is supposed to have originated from 8 fire in grate.
 The offices of Knight-Yancy & Co. are damaged to the extent of about $500. The building of the First National bank is damaged to the extent of few hundred dollars, and the building and stock of hardware of John D. Wyker & Son is damaged to several hundred dollars. All the losses are covered by insurance.
 The building is owned by the First Ma tional bank and by John D. Wyker X Son. It is one of the most valuable busi- ness blocks in the city. The prompt ac- ton of the fire department saved the building and other buildings adjoinine from q serious loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
LANGS' CASE WILL
 BE HEARD FRIDAY
ASSAILANTS OF ROSIE M'CHRlS- THAN ARE IN JAIL AT DECATUR. WILL MAKE FIGHT TO END. GIRL RECOVERING.

Decatur, January 25.-(Special. .)-Clint and Delza Lang, the two brothers who are confined in the county jail in this city on the charge of having criminally as- saulted Rosie McCuistion, will have a pre- liminary hearing here on next Friday. January 2s. The hearing will probably come up before some one of the justices of the peace of the two Decaturs, but the name of the trial judge has not yet been decided upon.
 The two young men have not yet en- gagged council to defend them, but ar engagements will be made for this between now and next Friday before the prelim- mary hearing takes place. A brother-in- law of the accused brothers from the Val hermoosa Springs neighborhood, where the crime is alleged to have been commit ted, was in Decatur today and called on the Lang brothers in their cell at tho county jail here. He will arrange for counsel to defend the Lang brothers. He is of the opinion that the Langs are not guilty. but believes that it Is a put-up job on the boys. He is confident that they will come clear as soon as their side of the case can be heard. However, reliable citizens of the valhermoosa Springs neighborhood say that Rosie McCuistion was badly treated by someone, and that her body as a result was badly lacerated and bruised. This will doubtless have to be explained when the case comes to trial
 Rosie is recovering rapidly. and it is thought that she will he ablA to he at tha preliminary on next Friday. If she is not able to attend the trial it is almost cer- tain that the case will be continued, as it would be impossible for the state to make out a case without her evidence. It rests with the defendants to break down the girls evidence in the event of their acquittal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
Acid Dyspepsia
Nervous People Are Frequent Sufferers From Too Much HydrocIoric Acid
 In the Stomach.
A Trial Package of Stuart's Dyspepsia
 Tablets Sent Free.

A Trial Package of Stuart's Dyspepsia
 Tablets Sent Free.
 Sour stomach" or acid dyspepsia is form of indigestion in which entirely too much hydrochloric acid is secreted by the stomach. A sour taste in the mouth is the most common symptom of acid dyspepsia; and the saliva, which is normally alkaline, is found, when tested, to. be changed to acid, or just the oppo- site of what it should be, and is state of the secretion which causes rapid and extensive destruction of the teeth.
 Everything eaten turns more or less sour in the stomach, but sweets and acid fruits are far worse in this respect than other foods. If the eructation of liquids from the stomach occurs, they have such an extremely sour taste as to set the teeth on edge.
 Hydrochloric acid is an important con- stitueht in the gastric juice, but when too much of 1t is secreted it does positive harm to the mucous lining of the stom- ach, and when acid dyspepsia is long continued it often sets up chronic gas- tritis, gastric ulcer, and other serious diseases. The premature loss of all the teeth has been caused by acid saliva, which was dependent upon the excessive ly acid condition of the stomach.
 STUARTS DYSPEPSIA TABLETS, besides furnishing pure, aseptic pepsin to the stomach to dilute the excess of hy- drochloric acid, and to digest proteids and albuminous foods very thoroughly, also contain bismuth subnitrate and call cium carbonate, which are antagonistic to the acid and therefore neutralize the eff feet of the excessive amount of acid in the stomach, and the continued use of these tablets will change the perverted condition of the secretions to normal state.
 If you are suffering from .'hyperchlor- hydria," as physicians term it, or in other words, acid dyspepsia, and ex- perience sour taste in the mouth, with acid eructations or heartburn, begin at once the use of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab lets, using one or two after each meal, or as may be required, and the same quantity at retiring time, for if this trouble is allowed to run on, it may cause serious organic changes in the stomach. There are cases on record where the lin- ing of the stomach has been completely eaten away through perverted action of the secretions
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been tried in all forms of indigestion and dyspepsia with unfailing success, so that no matter what form you may be suffer- ing from, the quickest way to bring about a cure Is through the use of these pow erful stomach tablets.
 Secure from your druggist a 50 cent box, and get cured of acid dyspepsia, or whatever form of indigestion you may be suffering. Also send us your name and address for free sample. Address F. A. Stuart Company. 16o Stuart Bldg.. Mar shall. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
whitnatch Is Recuperatino.

Huntsville, January 25.--(Specdal )- c. w. Whitnatch, superintendent of the Abingdon mills, who was shot through the neck Sunday by John Jolly. master machinist at tho mill, is recovering. James c. Johnston. agent of the mill, has found by examinging the only eye-wit- ness of the affair that the shooting was unprovoked and that Jolly fired without cause The bullet entered the wounded man at the back of the neck, missed the tugular vetn only a quarter of an inch and lodged in the chin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
Negro Woman Killed.

Decatur, January 25.-(Special. )--Liltle Pointer. negro woman. was shot and in- stantly killed today by negro man whose name could not be learned. The negro man escaped and as yet he has not been arrested. officers are looking for him. 1t is said that the shooting was over a trivial matter, the exact na&Rxa of which could not be learnes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26

John T. Glover is a candi- date for judge of the City Court of Birmingham in the primary election to be held on the 2d day of May, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26
Poll Tax Filling In.

Huntsville, January 25.-(Special.)- Poll tax money has been flowing into the office of Tax Collector Spivey in a steady stream and the total collections including the sum paid for years besides 1909 amounts to $5271. The number pay ing for 1909 is 1888.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-26

Now is the opportunity to buy what you want at your own price, at A. S. Smith s Jewelry Auction Sale. Sales 2;30 and .7::30 pm. j.