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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
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Low Rates to State Fair.

The Union Pacific has announced a
rate of / cent a mile for state
fair travel. This is the third year IN
der the 2 cents a mile law that the
Union Pacific has cut the rate in half.
In past years il has not been followed
by other roads. The regular conven-
ton rate of one and one-half fares
has been applied by other Nebraska
roads. They have argued that when
the regular rate was cents a mile
they made a half rate, making the
rate the same as tina; made now. The
state fair and the Lincoln CONNER
cial club. in making the request for
the reduced rate in 1905. asked for a
fare and half After long struggle.
during which the rate was made and
recalled, two or three roads granted
the rate asked. The Union Pacific
held out. Finally that road announced
the half fare rate.
The Burlington and the Northwest
ern roads have flied notice Of state
fair rates. naming fare and one-hali
for the round trip this year. The Bur
iinstOn has announced It's schedule of
special state fair trains and it is IN
derstOOd the other roads will run spe-
cial trains. giving the best service
FROM the widest territory on the days
when aviation events promise to be
the most interesting. 1t is announced
that the Burlington will give shuttle
train service again this year between
the depot and the fair grounds.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
Where Millions Are Entomted.

The catacombs at Rome were the
burial places Of the early Christians.
They are about $50 miles in extent and
are said to have contained 100000
bodies. During the prosecutions of the
Christians under Nero and other Ro-
man emperors the catacOmbs were
used for hiding places. Under Dioc!e-
tian the catacor'bs were crowded with
those for whom there was no safety
in the face Of the day. The art OF the
catacombs Is unique and most inter
esting. Simple designs are etched in
the slabs which seal the iOmbs. Now
and then are small chapels whose
paintings are to be found. All are
Bible illustrations. so that the cata-
combs may be said to be pictorial
Bible in effect--The Christian Herald.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

which was found enveloped in the
;entacles OF a young octopus. When
brought to the surface its body was
swollen like a balloon. DR.. J. E. NAL
ney, the ships surgeon, who exam.
ined it, said he believed the fish was
clicked by the hold of the octopus.
The section of cable upon which all
this strange life was found had been
down 10 years at a depth Of a mile
and a half. The specimens which
have been preserved are to be handed
over to the Smithsonian institution
for scientific study.-Seattle Post-In.
telligencer
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
A Strong Preacher.

The minister's eight-year-old daugh-
ter was returning with her parents
from church, where the distric, super
intendent had that morning occupied
The pulpit.
oh. father" asked the little girl.
her face alive with enthusiasm. don't
you think brother c. is very strong
preacher? | do"
Gratified by this evidence of I'M
usual intelligence on the part of his
offspring. the minister eagerly in
quired into her reasons for her state
ment.
oh" replied the little miss. artless-
Is. didn't YOU see how the dust rose
when he stamped his feet?"-Judge
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
RECKONING DAY AND HOUR
Workman's Thoughts Not Altogether
Fixed on What Might Be Called
Higher Things.

Mayor William S. Jordan. at a Dem
ocratic banquet in Jacksonville. said
Of optimism:
Let us cultivate optimism and hope
fulness. There is nothing like it. The
optimistic man can see a bright side
to neutrality-suspicious..
a missionary in a stun once laid
his hand on a mans shoulder and
said:
Friend. do you hear the solemn
ticking of that clock? Tick-tack: tick
tack. And oh. my friend. do you know
what day il inexorahly and relentlessly
brings nearer?'
Yes. pay day. the other. an hon.
est. optimistic workingman. replied"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
deep as that. and SO o..

deep as that. and so o..
The mission was looking hopeless
when suddenly she darted from the
shop and seized passing gentleman
by the hand.
will you please come into this shop
with me-" she asked innocently.
Certainly. my chickabiddy." he re-
piled. If I can be of any use. What
is it,"
The little girl replied not. but led
the wondering stranger to the counter.
There. miss" she said. triumphant
ly. Mother wants some ribbon the
color of this gentleman's nose
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
Excellent Definition.

'.Bjornstjerne Bjornson. in his hotel
fronting the Tuileries gardens. re-
ceived few friends up TO the last in
Paris" said the continental agent Of i
typewriter firm.
Il had the honor to be among those
friends and ! never wearied Of the
great Norseman's wit and wisdom.
The last thing he said to me. In
me not to give an impOr-
tant provincial agency to an easy-go-
ing man of the world. was this:
beware the easy-soing man. An
easy-going man. you know. is one who
makes the path of life very rough and
difficult for somebody else"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

way down to the waist line. At gaia
performance in Paris given by the
Metropolitan Opera company of New
York-the most successful perform
ance Paris ever saw, and one whereat
$4,000 was gained for the Pluviose
victims-many of the beautiful Ameri-
cans in the $40 orchestra seats wore
these daring gowns. and now at New
port they are often TO be seen.
Mrs. Oelrichs stared at one with AS
founded eyes at dinner. and Eer
neighbor said:
Isn't that new gown OF Mrs. Blanks
dream? Old Mr. Blank is so de-
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
As 1T APPEARED TO HER
Mrs. Oeirichs Evidently Didn't Think
Much of Mr.. Blanks Earning
Capacity.

Mrs. Herman Oelrichs. the best
dressed woman IN Newport. criticized
very pertinently, at a recent dinner.
the new dinner gowns of Paquin and
Callot
These clinging and filmy gowns are
chiefly remarkable for the V-shaped
back that they possess. The Wit is
incredible. but il is true-opens all the
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
ODD FISH FROM THE DEPTHS
strange Marine Forms Brought Up
With Deep Sea Cable Sunk
for Ten Years.

strange monsters the like of which
nave seldom been seen by man were
dragged from depth of $500 feet BY
the crew of the cable ship Burnside
when they repaired the Alaska cable
off Mt St Elias last month.
The Burnside is moored at its buoy
In Elliott bay after two months of re-
pairing and relaying the cables of the
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

voted. They say that everything he
makes goes on his wife's hack"
Mrs. Oelrichs. her eye fixed on the
COWS terrible V, said with a smile:
Well. he must be making very lit.
tie, then"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
Practical Matching,

What the little girl with the Is cents
in pennies wanted was some red rib
Don of particular shade for her moth
er. She knew the shade. but she
couldn't explain it and all she could
say was. it wasn't that. no. nor that;
!. was deeper than that. and not SO
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
RoekefeIler's Hard Shot.

John ID. Rockefeller tried a game Of
golf on the links near Augusta. On a
rather difficult shot Mr.. Rockefeller
struck too low with his iron. and as
the dust flew up he asked his caddy:
What have ! hit?"
The boy laughed and answered:
"Jaw-jah. boss"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

value and exploit him in novels or
plays where "sou;herner" Is a nee
essary part of the stage machinery
EverybOdy's Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

4 perfect love. even when lost. is
still an eternal possession. pain 20
sacred that its deep peace often grows
into an absolute content.-Hitchcock.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

It 10 easier to raise disturbance
than a mortgage.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

whose hands the rod is said TO have
done marvelS.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
County Agricultural Exhibits.

Twenty-Five counties have entered
agricultural exhibits at the state
fair. This insures the continuation
Of the fact that Nebraska will again
have the finest agricultural exhibit
shown at any fair in the United
States for 1910. Others that claim to
he leading agricultural states often
wonder how Nebraska maintains the
first position in agricultural product
display The state is divided into
three districts. The eastern being
bounded on the west by the west line
Of the following counties: Knox.
Piehce. Madison. Colfax. Butler. Sew
ard. Saline and Jefferson. The cen
trail section being all counties west
If above mentioned line and east Of
the west line Of Holt. Garfield. Custer.
Dawson. GOsper and Furnas. The
western division being all counties
west Of said line.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

And some people never appreciate a
rose until they encounter the thorn
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

Lewis Single Binder. straight Sc
many smokers prefer them to lOc cigars.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

Mn. wlnel0W's Soothing Syrup.
For chiIlrcn tsse,hinx sttsns gums, Teuucesin-
nxmmAlion .alIaYs csSlic. 10 bugSiuA
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

Woman's inhumanity to man makes
countless divorce lawyers happy.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
When aubber. Become Necessary

When HU6berS BECOME NeceSSaFy
And your shoes pinch. shake into your
shoes Aliens FoOt-Ease. the antiseptic
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
Bunions. Always use IL for Breaking in
New shoes and for dancing parties. Sold
everywhere Sc. Sample mailed FREE
Address. Allen 8. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
Missouri Teachers on Vacation.


Amos Walker. professor Of psvchol-
ogy and education At Lincoln ins;i-
tute. a high grade school for calored
people at Jefferson City. Mo-. accom-
panied by Professor Long Of the me
chanic arts department of the same
institution. are spending a few days il,
the capital city. Prof. Walker gradu-
ated from the Nebraska state univer-
sity in the class of 1909 and is con-
sidered one Of the ablest students of
the colored race that have received
degrees.
The university registrar has been
making out q number Of transfer state
men;s for students wns intend to at.
tend other universities during the COM
ing winter. The majority of these
transfers are to colleges and universe
ties in the northwest and west. The
Universities Of California and Wash
.nzton are receiving a large par; OF
hese students and the registrar thinks
that the transfers are largely for stu.
dents who wish to see the western
CT whose parents have moved
western states.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

Assistant Attorney General George
Ayers has returned from North Platte
where he obtained a dissolution of
the injunctions issued BY the county
Judge Of SCOTS Bluff county. Under
the order Of dissolution issued BY
Judge Grimes the state board OF irri-
CATION is no longer restrained from
closing the headgates Of the Enter
prise irrigation district. ard Secretary
F.. {. Campbell and Under Secretary
Runey Campbell. both employed ny
the state board OF irrigation. are no
longer enjoined from closing the head
gates Of the Enterprise.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31

Joe Bartos. q banker of WILDER and
a brother OF Senator F. W. Bartos. has
been appointed state bank examiner.
The banking board comprises Auditor
Barton. Treasurer Brian and Attorney
General Thompson. The board ap-
pointed Mr.. Bartos by unanimous vote.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-08-31
Four Silver Cups for cattiemen.

V0o' S"vSs SOPo soS SoSN'SVtSU.
Secretary Mellor Of the state fair
board has received four magnificent
silver cups which are offered by the
Union Stock Yards company of South
Omaha as special prizes at the live
stock show at the state fair. Each
cup Is worth 500. One is for the best
beef bull Of the show. all breeds and
ages. another for the best beef COW Of
the show. all breeds and ages. the
third cup is for the hest fat steer Of
the show. grade and pure breeds. all
breeds and ages. and the fourth is for
the best calf herd Of the show. all
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
Woman is Rejected
Superintendent Of
Chicago PubIicSchoo|s

The reelection of Mrs Ella Flagg
Young as superintendent Of the public
schools Of Chicago is the official recog-
milton. not only of her executive eff
cheney. but of her success in replacing
a long period of bit -erness between the
teaching force and the superintendent
off1ce by an era of good feeling. Among
the specific acts of her administration
which directly contributed to this re-
sui. We're the abolition of the system
OF secret markings by which teachers
were listed for promotion. and a re-
adjustment of grades and of finances
which brought about q general increase
to Mrs. Young We're her election as
president of the Illinois Sta e Teachers
Association. and of the National Edu-
cation Association. Her view of edu-
cution was disclosed from one angle
in ner testimony a few days ago in a.
suit brought to lest the constitutional
ity of the law regulating the prices
that may be paid by the Board of Edu-
cation for school books. To the ques-
ton whether the schools could no. be
conducted without textbooks for a
time. the lecture system being relied
on. she replied that hey could be con-
Quoted as kindergartens and social
centres. but not as schools; and to the
further query whether a teacher does
not have more influence than he text
book, her answer was that the lawyer
was expecting the teacher to have
vast fund Of Information. and to ask
him, in turn, whether t. was not his
practice to refer to Blackstone and
other books instead of trying to recall
his lectures n the law school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
jude BALDWIN BACK
Elect Says He Will Live in
New Haven During Term of
Office.

Governor-elect Simeon E. Baldwin
returned to New Haven last night
from his trip to Washington entirely
pleased with his visit.
It was during his stay in Baltimore
that he was given a dinner at the
Maryland club. and there was some
comment about the action <of ex-At-
torney-General Bonaparte in declin-
ing his invitation to the nner. the
story, being that he would not attend
because he was expected to be en-
ployed as counsel for Roosevelt in the
suit which it is supposed Judge Bald
win will bring. Judge Baldwin said
there was nothing in this.
Concerning his Harmon interview he
said that he saw nothing to change
hsi ideas Of the Ohio Governor as the
Democratic candidate for 1912. pro-
viding the Democratic party lived up
to IFS opportunities.
AS to his intention regarding res
idence while he is Governor, he said
that he should live in New Haven,
as former New Haven Governors had
always done.
Tonight the Governor-elect will give
dinner to the members Of his staff
at his Wall street home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
HATHAWAY WILL FILED
Suffield Spinster Left Large
Gifts to Churches.

Suffield. Dec 22-The will Of the late
Miss Louise B. Hathaway. who was
reputed to be one of the wealthiest
women in this section. was offered for
probate yesterday. 1t is though the
estate will be found to exceed $500. 900
in value. In her life time Miss Hath
eway was very benevolent. The be-
quests under the will include $4,000
each to the FRS Congregational Sec
ond Baptist and Calvary Episcopal
churches of this town. the money to
be invested and the income used for
church purposes: $4,000 to Henry A.
Sheldon and $4,000 to Charles Gross of
Hartford in recognition Of personal
services. various sums TO immediate
relatives and faithful servants. and
her china. bric-a-brac and curios to
the Wadsworth atheneum as Mr.. Gross
shall decide. The residue of the eS-
tate after all the beouests have been
compiled with is 40 go to DR.. A. Proc
tor Sherwin of Suffleld. Much Of the
personal property is in securities, and
the realty in tobacco lands and the
homestead
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
MERWIN TO CONTEST
Milford Candidate for Legislature to
Make Fight For Seat.

AS indicated at the time of the an
nouncement of the results Of the re-
count Of ballots in Milford which
showed Charles w Evarts. Republican.
and George S. Clark. Democrat elect
ed, papers contes ing Mr.. Clark's cleo
ton by three votes have been filed in
behalf of John l. Merwin. Clark was
certified to as polling 44S votes and
Merwin AS. The petition for the re-
count was filed by Attorney Omar N.
Plat. to the House Of Representatives.
asking for a recount Of the ballots cast
for representatives at the recent State
election in the Town Of Milford. and
stating that there were fifty ballots
which indicated that the electors who
cast them intended to vote for him.
The petition alleges that the ballots
were marked with an x in the circle
at the head Of the Republican ticket
and thai the ballots were marked with
cross at the name Of q. s. Clark
His (the petitioner's) name was print
ed opposite Mr.. Clark's. The ballots
were counted for Clark and not the
The pc .ftion alleges that
the moderator wrongfully neglected. to
count the fifty ballots for the petit
toner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
EARLIEST ICE CROP
IN THIRTY YEARS

New Haven. Dec. 2z-Marking the
Inauguration Of the winter solstace, the
season opened by the shortest day of
the whole year. the first Gu ting Of ice
crop by local dealers before Christ
mas Gay IN some thirty years was
started yesterday. Veteran ice deal
ers who stopped work for the day late
In the afternoon were as much sur
prised as residents living near ice
ponds in various sections Of the city.
There are very few residents who can
recall the harvesting Of ice before
Christmas in this vicinity. outside of
old ice dealers who have been In the
business for the last thirty years or so.
Realizing that the chances are In ia
vor Of an old-fashioned white. snappy
Christmas. dealers were determined
not to take any chances on the ice
question. While a battle ragged be-
tween a primary and a secondary dis
turbance. WHICH may carry good
sized snow storm to these parts just
before Christmas from the West. har-
vesters buckled down to make the most
of the shortest and snappiest day OF
the year.
Ten to eleven inches Of ice were
found by the ice men when they start
ed their harvesting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
AETtR POLICE SYSTEM
Commissioner Cropsey Says He II
Going to Smash 1t.

New York. Dec 22-"There is a sys-
tenn here that I am going to get face
to face with and intend to smash it,
Any man in uniform will lie to pro-
test another man in uniform. That
is going to STOP
This was the statement made by
Commissioner Cropsey. head of the
metropolitan police force. after hear
ing ties .imony in Brooklyn at the trial
of Patrolman William Morse who had
been accused of wrongfully arresting
Benjamin Blumenstock 1t was shown
at the trial that Blumenstock was not
the man who had made the dis, urb-
ance leading to his arrest.
ST would pass this as a pardonable
error said the commissioner. 'if I
did not happen to know that Morse
paid Blumenstock $S5 not to press the
charge. Morse is dismissed from the
force"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
NAVY WITHOUT MERCHANT
MARINE Like AUTOM( Bile
WITHOUT ANY GASOl INE

About as useful as an automobile
without gasoline is the United States
navy without a merchant marine, ex-
planned Samuel E. Vincent to the
Board Of Trade last evening. Mr.. Vim
cent read letters from Representative
Humphreys, a strong exponent Of the
merchant marine. showing that under
present conditions the United States
navy is not equipped with suff1cient
supply boats to permit it to leave the
United States coast.
On the trip around the world. the
navy was supplied by foreign vessels,
but in time Of war this would not be
permissible. Consequently the Uni
ted States navy. big and expensive as
it is, is more or less Of a joke.
The board passed a resolution favor
ing the work Of the Federated Trade
Organization Of New England. which
Is fighting for a merchant marine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
PARK CITY LODGE. n. e. o. p.

Park City lodge. N. z. o. p, will
unite with Ida lodge in holding a
class initiation next Wednesday even
ing, furnishing a part of the caudi-
dates, while the work will be done
by the degree team of Elm City
lodge of New Haven called the best
in the state Following are the new
ly elected officers of Park City lodge
chosen last night and to be install ,i
Jan. 10. Warden, Henry NJ. Turpen-
son: secretary, william Parsons; fln-
ancial secretary, John e. Lyddy;
treasurer, A. H. Nilsson: chaplain,
Mrs. H. NJ. Turpenning; guide. Mrs.
Mary E. Donovan; guardian, w. II.
Dolan: sentinel. w. Fl. Kelley; first
trustee Mrs. John T. Rockers; repre-
sentatives to the grand lodge. Mrs.
John T. Rockers, Mrs. Jennie Gilbert,
Miss A., M. Strumbeck. William Par
sonx: alternate. A. II. Nilsson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
FAIRFIELD

At the recent meeting Of the
Greenfield Hill Grange the following
officers were elected: Master, c. H.
Banks; Overeeer. Miss Olive Pease;
Lecturer, John E: Boyle: Secretary
Wheeler; Steward, Clayton Elwood;
Assista mt Steward, G.. J. Brotherton;
Gate Keeper, William Meeker; Ceres.
Edith Merwin; Pomona, Elofse Van
Ness; Flora. Agnes McLeavy; Lady
ley. 1t is the present purpose of the
Grange to have an orchestra of 16
pieces and Mr.. Fa1lon is to be the
leader. Later in the season min
strel show will be given.
On the 7th of January A. Holland
Forbes and wife will give small
dance for Miss Natalie Forbes, who
is home from school at New Milford.
Mrs. Alfred Young has returned
from three months visit to Can
ada.
Since Stratford had no legal diff
Guilty in appropriating money for the
purchase of an automobile to be
used by the firemen, the f1remen If
this town are asking how it was that
Fairfield could not do the same. Not
has been settled. and they have been
able to raise the money without call
ing upon the town. Only 1t seems
queer that Fairfield cannot do what
Stratford can.
Mr. Henry Burr makes it a prac-
tice of changing his automobiles ev-
cry two years, as he wishes for the
latest style Thus it happened his
auto. purchased by the Fire Depart
ment. was on the market He has
Just ordered cylinder Locomobile
Tonight at the CONGREGATIONAL
Church the Christian Endeavor Soc
iety will hold a social reunion. Miss
Iva King has charge of the program
The library will be closed all day
on Monday.
Tomorrow evening at Pequot Hall
Mrs NJ c. Finney will give a free
lecture on s'The Land of the Incas."
Citing Deyo and Roger Smith are
home from Rutgers College.
D. M. Banks has been reelected
deacon Of the Greenfield Hill church
This will be the goth year he has
served.
Mrs. Martin Jennings recently gave
a family dinner party.
John Buckingham is home from
the Mortified, VT. Military Academy
Miss Anna B. Jennings provides
the Christmas tree for the coming
festival at the Congregational church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-22
LIMPInG TROLLEY SLIDES
Down CONGRESS- STREET

One Of the Connecticut Company's
evening. About half way up. the poor
car gave up the struggle with sigh,
and slid gracefully back to Main
street.
The passengers, who did not under
stand the trolley cars ate Of mind,
stampede which ensued. Miss Gather
inc McGrath. one of the passengers,
was badly jolted and was taken to
Hartigan's drug store for treatment.
After the car had been given a rest.
it succeeded in clambering up the hill.
limping painfully on four fiat wheels.