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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
How He Won Her.

A man who married his stenogra-
pher Won her through sheer persisten-
cy. Although 1t was evident to the
wooer that the young woman did not
regard him entirely without favor, he
found 1t extremely difficult to get her
to listen to his plea. The stenOgrapher
refused to lunch. sup or go to the the
alter with her admirer Finding every
avenue Of approach blocked. the de-
termined courier. who possessed some
literary facility. wrote short love
story. I'm which the girl and he were
the leading figures. This story he sent
to the stenographer every morning for
a month and ordered her to typewrite
It for him. She dared not refuse to
do as her employer commanded. and,
realizing through the story that he
would never give up until she married
him, she finally acquiesced.-Chicago
RecOrd-Herald.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
They Paid tho Price.

The corporation of the city Of Glas-
gov wanted to purchase the Whistler
portrait Of Carlyle and in due course
waited on the master Of the gentle art
Of making enemies about the price
Q.OOO guineas,. They admitted 1t was
a magnificent picture. but do you not
think. Mr.. Whistler. the sum a wee.
wee bit excessive:"
Didn't you know the price before
you came to me- asked the master.
with suspicious b!andness.
''Oh. aye. We knew that" replied the
corporation.
Every well. then" said Mr. Whistler
In his suavest tones. let's talk Of
something else" And as there was
nothing else of interest to detain the
Corporation" they paid the price and
made an excellent bargain
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
A FAMOUS TIMEPIECE.
The Astronomical Clock at Hampton
Court Palace.

The famous astronomical clock ut
Hampton Court palace. near London.
IS the first tilnepiece of that character
erected in England and was made for
Henry VIII. in l.iO. According to Err
nest Law. the historian of Hampton
Court palace. il was the creation Of
Nicholas Crater. German astrono-
mer. who visited England Mt the invi-
tatiOn of Cardinal Wolsey. who intro
duced him to the king.
1t Is possible to learn from It the
hour. the month. the day Of the month,
the position of the sun and the number
Of days since the beginning Of the
year. phases of the moon and its age,
the hour ut which it crosses the meri-
dian and the time Of high water ut
London bridge. The winding Of the
clock occupies half an hour every
week. The weights descend to depth
Of more than sixty feet.
Like many other things about the
palace. It has its legends. 1t Is related
that when Anne Of Denmark. queen Of
James l.. died In the palace the clock.
which was striking 4 at the mo-
ment, Immediately stopped. This 1t IS
said to do whenever any old resident
In the palace dies within its precincts.
and alleged modern Instances Of the
fact are quoted solemnly by the credu-
louS.-ArgOnaut.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
EYEGLASSES.

did you ever notice" queried an
optician. that nearly every person
who wears rimless eyeglasses when
polishing the lenses with Il handker-
CHIEF holds the glasses by the nose
piece. thus putting all the strain Of
the rubbing upon the screws which
attach the glass to the metal? OF
course this tends to loosen the glass
and wear out the thread upon the tiny
screw. This i'm turn causes the lenses
to wabble. resulting in great discom-
fort to the wearer- It's strange how
little Intelligence intelligent people dis
play in simple matters. but then 1t
brings US business."-New York Globe.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
A FAITHFUL FRIEND.
The Secret Of His Loyalty to the Con-
demned Man.

The Secret Of His Loyalty to the Con-
demnsd Man.
A negro was executed In q prison not
many hours Journey from the city not
long ago. says the Philadelphia Times.
For several mouths prior to his de-
parture he had been visited by faith
full friend who brought him chicken.
pOssum. sweet potatoes. cigars and
other things.
The bearer Of these good things
seemed to be under some trouble. 1t
was suspected that he had some init
mate knowledge Of the crime for which
the other was to be executed. The Sc
cret came to light on the morning Of
the execution. when one Of the guards
overheard this conversation between
the two men:
Now. Jim. didn't l done do every
thing could for you:"
''Yes. Bill. you has sho' fulfilled all
oh yo' obligation an squared Counts
TO dem crap games. an I sho' is
'bliged to yO'."
And. Jim. does 20 swear that yO'
won't come and ha'nt me after yo's
done gone an been hanged?'
NO. Bill: yo' has sho' acted like a
man an brudder. an I amt low
down mean nun to ha'nt 20 now. hut
ef yo' hadn't brung me dem things
when told 20 ! sho' would hav'
20 every night Of 20 life. an
don't yo' forget It."
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
What the Iioht Revealed.

A story is told OF simple and de
vout Methodist minister who was not
sufficiently eloquent or businesslike to
be approved by the presiding elder.
Through the influence Of the elder he
felt sure he was appointed to a small
and widely scattered settlement where
there was much hard work. and the
results were necessarily meaGer. One
day he was commenting sadly on the
narrowness Of his opportunities to q
friend. who said gravely that he ought
to pray for light that he might See the
hand OF the Lord in his appointment.
Il have. brother" he answered.
again and again. But so far" he
added, with whimsical smile. I've
bad only light enough TO see the in
terfering hand of Elder Brown
Youths Companion
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
9alxac's Way,

Jules Sandeau relates that one time
while living in Paris BalZac locked
hinself up in his room for twenty-five
days and twenty-five nights. refusing
10 See any one and keeping the cur
tains closed and the lights continually
burning even in broad daylight. The
only human being he saw during this
time was his servant. whom he rang
for when he felt the need Of food and
which he washed down with numerous
cups Of coffee. He would throw him-
self on his bed only when entirely ex-
hauSted from lack Of sleep. and he re-
uIained In complete ignorance Of what
WAS transporting outside. the state of
the weather and even Of the time and
day Of the Week, He only freed him.
self from this voluntary captivity
when he had written the word End"
on the last page Of the manuscript be
began when he entered his prison.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
EYE DEFECTS.
Some Things That Are Said TO Affect
tho Sense Of Vision.

Some Things That Arc Said to Affect
tho Sense Of Vision.
Many eye defects. Of course, are due
to the bad habits Of their possessors
Tobacco. for Instance. IS generally held
to impair the vision. usually injuring
the color sense SO that gold and silver
become indistinguishable. According
to some medical authorities. again. the
connection between eye and tooth trou-
BILE IS more than an old wife's fable. In
his book dealing with the subject Han
cock relates the story of boy who
woke up one morning to find himself
blind. On examination his teeth were
discovered to be crowded together. and
few of them were removed. with the
result that by evening he could distin-
guish between light and darkness.
More teeth were removed. and I'm elev-
en- days his sight was fully restored.
Other cases which tend to show the
connection between eye and tooth trOu-
bic have also been noted. Very fire.
Quently occupation has much to do
with one or other eye defect. Thus
nystagmus Is sometimes known as the
miners disease
Nystagmus is an Involuntary oscilla-
ton of the eyeball to and fro or round
In its orbit. In contradistinctiOn to
glaucOma. it Is q young defect. having
been noticed In infants. but sometimes
it attacks miners after forty. Miners
are inclined to attribute the failing to
the bad light. but 1t is more likely to
be caused by the continual upward
glance SO often necessitated by their
occupation.-StrandM Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
HE WAS thankful.
A Reporter Who Appreciated the A.
tentions Of His Superior.

A Reporter Who Appreciated the A.
tsntions Of His Superior.
A reporter for Philadelphia news
paper was sent up the state to act as
staff correspondent In an important
court trial. 1t was the reporters first
big out Of town assignment. and his
managing editor kept the telegraph
wires busy with instructions and in
Quiries. For two days and two nights
the reporter had received a dispatch
from his office half hourly. and 1t be-
gan to get on his nerves
At the end Of the second day he
worked until . o'clock in the morning.
filed his last page Of copy. received
word that his story had been re-
ceived. and he went to bed Just as he
was putting out the light the hotel
porter appeared with the inevitable
tray and the Inevitable telegram. The
reporter opened ii and read:
What time does court open In the
morning."
1t was too much. He hated the sight
Of a telegram. He had been fleeing the
curse Of the dispatches only to have
them pursue him to bed He sat down
and wrote to his office the most cour-
teOuS answer he could compose:
Court opens at 9 O'Clock in the
morning. 1t is now B. Thank you for
waking me In time" - PHILADELPHIA
Times.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
EFFECT OF SUGGESTION.
It Can Fill Our Lives With Gladnsss Or
With Misery.

With Misery.
There IS nothing that plays so impor-
tant a part IN the daily life Of men
and women as does suggestion. says
II. AddingtOn Bruce in the Dclinea-
tor. Mentally. morally and to large
extent physically we are what we
are because Of its influence. Sugges-
ton can make Of Us saints or crimi-
nails. heroes or towards. 1t can lift
us from beds of sickness or doom US
to hopeless invalidism 1t can fill
our lives with Gladncss or with mis-
cry. 1t is Il great force ccaSeleSsly
operative. unesc;Ipable Eut 1t is q
force that We can nevertheless direct
and utilize il We only understand its
laws. and :he more wisely. the more
pers!stently. the more thoroughly we
use It. the happier AMI healthier We
shall be.
No matter how many setbackS come.
keep repeatin. To yourself optimistic
autOsuggestions. Repetition is one of
the most forcefIl instruments Of sug-
geStiOn. There is = great truth under
lying the familiar saying las a man
thinketh. SD is he" Moreover, You can
utilize the law Of repetition to draw
from your surroundings beneficial suS-
gestiOns that will powerfully re-en-
force your autosu@.eStions. You can
do SO because every detail I'm your ell
vironment is nf suggestive value to
you. and. although no one can make
this environment all that 1t should be.
nevertheless it Is quite within your
power to mo,lify 1t i'm such n way that
1t will give you maximum of help
full and minimum of harmful sugges-
lions.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
THE MUSKRAT.
More People Trap This Little Animal
Than ANY Other.

More People Trap This Little Animal
Than Anv Other.
In America nearly 10000 people trlI,
The muSIilash. or muSkrat. every year
More people trap this little animal
than any other. 1t ia claimed that the
greatest number of skins are taken In
Minnesota aud the Red river district
Most OF the peits are exported.
The skins are very uniform I'm color.
usually a dark brown. However. those
of Alaska and the Mackenzie district
are very light In color. The black
Peits or those which are nearly so
come from the southern sections. nj
though occasionally few are found In
other localities.
The muskrat is very prolific. In
some attitudes. says Fur News. It has
three filters of young In n summer and
from three to five young In each litter
The animals are nocturnal In their
habits. but are often seen during the
day. Musquash. It is said. thrive best
In sluggish streams. lakes and marsh
rs. In appearance It is very much like
the beaver. and its habits are very
similar
The muskrats that inhabit the ponds.
marshes aud shallow lakes build their
houses of grass. weeds. etc. aud plas
ter them together with mud. The
house is built in the shape OF dome
and is usually several feet above the
water. The musquash that lives along
the streams usually has its home In
the banks OF them. The entrance to
this den Is almost always beneath the
water. but as the burrows range up
ward the dens are never filed with
water except In times Of freshets.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
A STORY OF FORREST.
The Actors Encounter With an In.
pertinent Critic.

The Actors Encounter With an I'm.
pertinent Critic.
Many years ago Edwin Forrest. the
celebrated actor, when In New York.
was in the habit Of dining at Win
dust's, a noted restaurant on Park
row that was favorite resort of &C.
tors and literary men. 1t usually hap
pened that Forrest would be joined BIZ
friends and that the little group would
sit together ut one table. On one coca.
sion it CHANGED that IN Englishman
with a reputation for conceit and i'm
pertinence. VIII" had scrap-d acQuaint-
ance with the tragedian.. was one of
the group.
Early i'm the course Of the dinner the
EnEliShman began To make criticisms
which he considered pleasantries about
Forests conception of certain roles.
Encouraged by his own appreciation.
he gave full play 10 his humor and
concluded each Of his impertinences
with Pardon my freedom. sir-it's my
way"
To the establishment Of all who knew
Forests irascible disposition he bore
the Briton's offensive remarks patient
~ and seemingly ignored them rs far
as possible. When, however. the nuts
were brought in by the waiter be
took several cracked walnuts in his
hand and. walking over to the Briton's
place. jocularly snapped them sue
cessively i'm the face Of that individual,
lightly saying after each shot, PAR
don my freedom. sir-it's my way"
and snapped him out Of the restau-
rant.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
Coral That Shocks.

On the Coast of the West Indian
found. called 'millepoca." This has q
most extraordinary property which
makes the people who know IT very
shy Of handling ii. The moment you
pick up a piece sort Of electric thrill
runs through you and an agonizing
pain shoots through your jaws. You
feel as II every tooth and every nerve
and muscle connected with them was
burning. The acute pain lasts gener-
ally for about half an hour and slowly
passes of. but the effects do not dis
appear entirely for hours. The reason
Of this curious shock or poisoning is q
mystery.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
A Cambler's PHILOSOPHY.

There's 10 use i'll trying to buck
against bad luck said the success
rui gambler as he put down his glass
or vichy and milk. IF you see luck Is
going against you. drop out If the
tickle goddess of fortune is with you.
WOO her for all you are worth That's
the whole secret Of the game. I've
been gambling all my life. and rare
~ lose Why: BECAUSE ! never take
u chance against bad luck. Luck is
BOUND to he either with you or against
you You win or you lose The
rhaures OF breaking even are mighty
slim. So D never buck bad luck
New York Times.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
CHINESE SAILORS.
They Never Learn to Tie Knot
Properly. Says q SkippSr.

They Never Learn to Tie . Knot
Properly. Says Skipper.
II don't know why 1t is" said the
captain Of the tramp steamer. but
you can't teach any OF those Chinese
sailors there TO tie real knot
There isn't much need aboard q
steamer for the rope knowledge that
used to be 50 much the part Of a
fO'c's'le training. but we do need spices
and knots now and again just the
same.
Those Chinese there. who were
signed on rs A. BIS. can do anything
needed In the way Of spices that would
make an old tar green with envy. and
they'll f1x up deidcyes better than
most Of the men I've shipped.
But you can't get one Of 'em to tie
q right knot. Teach 'em again and
again. and they remember the lesson
for half an hour. Next time there's a
straight everyday knot to be tied the
Chinese fO'c's'le hand makes up the
same old granny.
Every child that tries to tie knot
makes a granny. This kind OF knot
Is made up by passing the ends around
each other in the reverse direction.
making the ends stand out at right an.
giles. The ends should be wound
around each other In the same direc-
ton. When they come out Of the knot
they should lie alongside the line On
either side Of the knot. Such q knot
won't slip. But q Chinaman can't
learn It for keeps-not he.
The Lascar and Malay and Kanaka
learn the right knot easily enough. In
storm that's one Of the things We
have to guard against II We have Chi
nese sailors."-New York Sun.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
A Faithful Servant.

Carlyle told once of Il lawsuit pend
Ing in Scotland affecting the success
sion to Il great estate Of which he had
known something The case depended
Oh family secret known only to one
old servant. who refused to reveal it.
4 Kirk minister was sent to tell her
she must speak Oh peril of her soul
would ye put the honor Of an aud
Scottish family In competition with the
saul Of u poor creature like me-
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22

Khartum owes Its existence to an
oriental form Of treachery. When
Khe,live MohaInmrd ALI invaded the
Sudan In $50 h.. marched triumph
antly to Shendi. where his troops were
entertained ut u banquet by the sub
missive natives Hut while the khe-
dives high officials were seated at the
feast they shared the fate of the
viands and were themselves reduced
to funeral baked meats. Full of fury.
the army fell Old Shendi and demOl-
ished it. Marching south. the invaders
reached the junction Of the Blue Nile
aud White Nile With the conquer
Or's instinct they recognized that the
strip Of land. with its few fishermen's
huis Of straw. formed ideal strategical
head, quarters. SD Khartum finally grew
into the most sensitive part Of the
Sudan organism.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
How Inspiration Works.

This sea poem Of yours fairly
.macks of the salt gale. 1t is palpably
the result Of genuine inspiration. You
evidently planned it while upon the
bounding deep"
well. to tell you the TRUTH" said
the poet. Il go. the idea one day while
sitting In shop having my shoes cob
blpd New York Journal
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
A SMALL BIRD.
But II Had Q Mighty Swat When e
Came Down Dead.

But Il Had q Mighty Swat When e
Came Down Dead.
w. NJ. Newson tells of an amusing
incident in which dead duck dis
played more activity than would q live
one. The incident is as follows:
We saw q small flock of brOadbills
approaching. They came directly for Us.
but unfortunately did not stop for our
decoys. As they arrived almost over
US we stood up and fired. pulled on
q nice plump looking drake. He start
ed to fall. SO turned my second load
loose rather prOmiscuously and then
started to load up. Behind me Joining
WAS still shooting. Then Johnny yelled.
and something hit me a mighty swat
Oh the back Of my neck. whereupon
tried to clean big hunk of stone Of
its barnacles by means Of my nose and
front teeth. This may be pleasant TO
look upon. but it is not an enjoyable
paStime.
Il had always liked Johnny. but the
thought that he had hit me ON the
back Of the neck and was now laugh
Ing was too much. I started for him
with murder In my eye and large
driftwOod stick In my hand. Johnny.
still in fits Of laughter. pointed behind
me and mumbied some words about
duck looked around. and there be-
hind me on the rocks was the same
plump looking drake that / had shot
at the first time. 1t was hard TO real
ize that such a small bird had such
mighty swat.
when Johnny had come out Of his
commissions and had picked the
feathers out Of my back hair We look
ed around a bit and found there were
four dead brOadbills, SO l cheered W
bit. Johnny didn't need any cheer
ing up."-Recreation.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
Could Have Go. II More Easily.

Mrs \ewlywrai People nre saying
that you married me for my gold. Mir
Newly wed What nonsense. II Id
simply wanted gold ] could have got
u with far less hardship and suffering
Iu South Africa or AIaska.-Scraps.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
OoubIino up.

A boy Of eight years was asked By
his teacher where the zenith was. He
replied. THAT spot in the heavens d.
rectly over ones head"
To test his knowledge further the
teacher asked
Can two persons have the same re-
NTH at the same timer
They can"
"Howy'
"If one stand on the others head"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22
His Illustration.

Papa. what Is faith:''
well. my 10y. they say your baby
brother sleeps. but I've never seen him
do It Yet II believe he does-that's
faith."-Ltfe.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22

HoaN-Poor old Henpecke has to
mind the baby. Joax-Yes. It's Won.
derful how that baby takes after its
mother.-Philadelphi Record.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-22

All affectation is the attempt of pov.
erty to appear rich
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-09
Nd h. R. G. McBee.

A dispatch from Greenwood to the
ommcrciai Appeal about speeches de-
livered by Q Rndidates for tho District
Attorneyship says;
1t is gene rally u nderstood that Hon
r. Y. McBee 10 not q candidate for re-
election, His many friends In This
county rightly rate him as excellent
judicial timber and hope to sec him on
the bench soon" he same hope Is
strongly ente rtained by the people Of
Holmes count y. The exceptionally bril-
Liant record he has made az District
Attorney sho ws his pre-sminsnt fitness
for a Observation-Disclosures Advert
ser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-09

one OF the wealtbiest, most progress
siye and patriotic In our State. fail 10
give the future a memento Of the gal.
liant deeds OF hpr valiant sons, 10 do,
Tense OF these historic spots and on
~battiehelds siar, and TO those Confed-
crate soldiers who have come to make
their homes among us since that time Z
We beg you TO rally 10 this work,
giving Of your time and money, for, In
a few years more, all Of these noble
and brave men and women, whom il Is
our purpose to honor, win have passed
away. Aiasl that 90 many have al
ready gon-i Then let us hasten TO
complete this testimonial Of our an.
dying affection, so that IL may be our
sweet privilege to have sons OF them
d our guests Of honor on the glorious
day which will mark the unwilling Of
this monument.
To those who will aid us In this land-
able work, which should be the loving
duty Of all 10 see accomplished, we
will be grateful for such assistance.
Contributions for this purpose may be
sent to Mira. Marion McLemore, NJ
Greenwood, Miss.
MRS MARION McLEMoRE,
A- AAIa HW 7
Chairman,
MRS A Nc c KIMBnouGH,
President Of the Chapter,
MISS MINNIE ATTLEssEY,
INKS JENNIE PARKER,
MRS &c v HUGHsTON,
MRS P YERGER,
Committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-09
Dog Mango Quickly Cured

By using the great internal remedy
Ross Mango Pills. They Kill the mango
germ quickly by acting through the
blood--yet they are absolutely non
poisonous. Money refunded II not
cured. Price, Soc per box. Ross Germ
Lotions wonderful antiseptic for the
kennel, the stable and poultry yard. SOC
per bottle. Ross Antiseptic Dog Soap,
2~bc-keeps hair and skin healthy Ross
yermiiuge never fails, BOO. Sold in
Greenwood by 8. L. Raines and l.. N.
Chandler. Call, write or phone us.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-09
Frame That Resolution Now.

Resolutions made in Q few moments
are never kept. Begin now TO think
the matter over, and by tho arst o
January you will decide that the best
resolution will be TO start and keep an
account with the Savings Department
OF the Bank Of Lefore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-09

Xmas brings fireworks; fireworks
causes fires. A policy in one Of our
companies protects the property
owner from loss or damage. Green
wood Insurance Agency. Phone
22l.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-09

Our facilities are unsurpassed for
handling large, small and medium
lines. Greenwood Insurance Agen-
cy. Phone 22l.