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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
REST AND PEACE
Fall Upon Distracted Households
When Cutieura Enters.

Sleep for skin tortured babies and
rest for tired. fretted mothers is found
in a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and
a gentle amounting with Cuticura Oint.
ment This treatment. in the major
ity of cases. affords immediate relief
In the most distressing forms Of itch
ing. burning. scaly. and crusted hu-
mors. eczema. rashes. infiammations.
irritations. and chafings. Of infancy
and childhood. permits rest and sleep
to both parent and child. and points
to a speedy cure. when other remedies
fail. WORKOUT and worried parents
will find this pure. sweet and econom-
ical treatment realizes their highest
expectations. and may be applied to
the youngest infants as well as chill
dren of all ages. The Cuticura Rem
edies are sold by druggists every
where Send to Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp, sole proprietors, Boston. Mass.
for their free 3:-page Cuticura Book on
the care and treatment of skin and
scalp of infants. children and adults.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

comes off," answered Percy mourn.
fully.
Il fear l don't quite catch your
meaning" said Mother. and new her
signals were out for a cold wave.
Percy blushed and said: The fact
is, Mrs. Vanvivvier. I'm making a col.
lection of sofa pillows-new fad,
don't you know. Awfully jolly sport!
Miss Clara said I could have this cne,
so-er-er-thati Is, took it. Fad OF
mine, don't you know"
indeed" said Mamma Well. il
must be rather awkward 70 carry the
bottle OF mucilase that goes with that
fad Coed night. Mr.. Jones'" and
with this she brushed BY and left him
on the ice.
Percy stood there a living picture
entitled Down and Out"
He hadn't a friend in the world OK.
cept the soft pillow. and that stuck
closer than 4 brother.
His checks were all in. and he had
just made up his mind to leap
through a window. call cab. and
say: To the morgue. drive fast"
when Tacks jolted him back to life
by saying: Here's Pops Old over
coat. On your way. quick Send the
pillow home by express and all will
he forgiven"
With something akin to Joy in his
heart. Percy dug up dollar. gave it
to Tacks. and said: Little man.
you've saved my life-bless you. bless
you, Tell your sister I leave town
tomorrow morning very early and may
be gone for seven years."
Then Percy and the sofa pillow
went under the overcoat. and the
whole package made a rush for the
door and freedom.
He never came back.
When | sauntered in Z hal! hour
later l overheard Clara J. saying to
Tacks: Here's dollar, you little
imp. Now. don't YOU dare tell John
Henry"
The next day l gave Tacks another
dollar for not telling me.
There was only one way to get rid
of the other five saucy ones who sat
around and spilled words in Clara Us
parlor. and that was to induce her to
walk down the church aisle with me
until the minister stopped US.
So l framed up a line Of talk that
thought would be strong enough to
make her look up the market quota
SONS.
/ figured 1t ont that all I had to
do was to talk my lines and the girl
would swoon at my feet With a
speech like that the part would play
itself-there was nothing in it!
But luck wasn't with me.
Unkind Fate gave me the double
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Fable Of Pan of Biscuits.

A Vassar girl married a Kansas
farmer
Two weeks later a cyclone made the
happy pair a friendly call
II cavorted around the premises.
ripping up the fences. scattering the
haystacks and playing horse with the
barn, but when II looked through the
open window ii drew back in alarm.
There lay the brides first pan of
biscuits.
Il amt feelin' very strong this
morning" murmured the cyclone.
And with another glance at the ter
ribls pan il blew itself away.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
In Plain ENGLISH.

"Woodman. Spare That Tree" is {,
highly idealized version of an attempt
at applied conservation. The principal
character comes upon a man who Is
chorpirs down n tree. and says to
him:
Don't cut down that tree"
WHAT" asks the lumberman.
you let that tree alone. ! knew II
when ! was little boy. I used to
play mumb!ereg under II and I have a
sentimental attachment for it. so
would kindly request that you let it
stand as II is"
10 you own this timbcrland?"
INC. but i"
We'll. don't pull any of that Clifford
Pine hot talk around here. young fel.
Ter The big roai for yours. see?"
Which shows us that conservation
and conversation are entirely different
propositions.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
John Henry 5
u Courtship
By GEORGE v. HOBART

Clara J. was painfully embarrassed
and Tacks was busy taking care Of q
series of internal spasms.
Percy began to back up. Presently
he hit a small table on which rested
\ costly bit of bric-a-brac. and over
went the whole plazazus with q smash
on the floor
Percy gave Clara J. the frightened.
fawn eye and started to gather up the
shells from the floor.
When Percy's shoulders went
down. quite naturally the pillow wen;
up in the air. and then Clara col.
lapsea.
Tacks was under the sofa biting
holes in the carpet
Attracted by the crash, Mamma and
Papa cut in. They stood in the
door and watched Percy digging for
broken bric-a-brac with a sofa pillow
ciinging gayly to his southeastern ex.
tremity. He looked like an animated
japanese lantern.
II was too much for Papa. He
gave Percy the boot and ducked.
Mamma teetered over to Percy and
said: oh. it doesn't matter. Mr..
Jones'" and then she took a pun at
the pillow.
AS she did so Percy sat down on
the floor with bump that shook the
block. and il was even money who
was the most surprised. Mamma or
Percy.
Clara J. had left the scene of hattie.
and Tacks was out in the hall pray.
ing for power to laugh just five min.
utes longer
Percy arose painfully. So did the
sofa pillow. Mamma eyed them both
suspiciously.
Il beg your pardon. Mrs. Van.
vivver!" said Percy, and with both
hands behind his back he took an
other yank at the evil.
"R-r-r-r-i-p."
Percy stood Up and Mamma ex-
claimed: Mercy on u.s."
Its mere nothing, assure you!"
said Percy.
Won't you re-seat yourself?" asked
Mamma. politely.
I'm afraid I'll have to when this
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
His Hisfortuncs.

But why are you incarcerated
here?" asks the sympathetic lady OF
the prisoner.
All. E,adam, had four wives liz.
ing, ard was wooins lady who was
TO be my fifth. when No. 4 exposed
ne"
Wretch! So you are being pun.
ishei for bigany?"
NO. lady. l am being kept here
until ! can satisfy a judgment for
breach of promise obtained by the
prospective No. s."
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Those Dear Women.

when my husband won't buy me
what want" confides the first WON
an. Il cry. Then he will agree that
may have it. just to get me to stof
crying"
Il have a better plan than that
says the second woman. when my
husband thinks shouldn't have a new
hat OF dress. l smile. That works
better than tears in my case"
But" sweetly says the first WON.
TN. my husband thinks ! am SO pref.
ty when ] smile that he will not do
anything to get re to stop"
After thinking the matter over that
evening the second woman concludes
that the first is hateful thing.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

Clara J. said. sweetlv; then in a swift
aside: 'Tacks, leave the ROOM"
priceless gems!
Percy proceeded to part his coat
tails before doing Society droop. and
In that manner he grew wise to the
airship attachment in the rear.
An expression of wondermeat crept
over Percy's face. and with much de-
liberation he started to pry OF the in
cubus.
Then something ripped It wasn't
the sofa pillow.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Easy for Her.

An extremely corpulent old lady was
e. ,ertaining her grandchild at lunch
con when size found occasion to repri-
mani the little girl for dropping some
food on the tablecloth.
"Ynu don't see grandma dropping
anything or the table," she said
''Of course not" replied the child:
God gave you something in front to
atop fl"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Consider This Advice.

Consider This Advice.
No woman should submit to smg.
cal operation, which may mean death.
until she has given Lydia E Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made exclusive.
ly from roots and herbs. . fair trial
This famous medicine for women
has for thirty years proved to b tho
most valuable tonic and invigoratoro Of
the female organism. Women resid.
ing in almost every city and town IN
the United States bear willing test.
mony to the wonderful virtue Of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND
It cures female Ills. and creates rsdI
ant, buoyant female health. II you
are i'll, for your own sake as well -
those you love, give It . trial
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn. MAJ,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advicets1toeb
and always helpful.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Two of a Kind.

Must be something wrong with the
organ bellows" whispered the man to
his wife at church.
"What?" she asked.
1.-THE organ bellows" he repeated.
Hump! So does the trump who is
trying to sing soprano"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
The Most Noticeable Chance.

The Most Noticeable Change.
$50 you have lived in Europe for 25
years? That's q long time for a man
to be away from his own country"
Yes. it is. and I'm mighty glad to
be home again.
Il suppose you notice q great many
changes?"
Yes. many"
What. il I may ask. is the greatest
change that has come to your notice?"
The greatest change. it seems to
me. is to be found in the fact that the
vice-president Of the United States
succeeds In getting his name In the
papers nearly as often as he might II
he were a baseball player or a prom
Using lightweight prizefighter."
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Sensational to the Extreme.

Eyes. I'm going to start a new mag
azine." says the man with the fat
purse. but there won't be the least
bit Of sensationalism about It. Il will
be utterly different from all others"
What's your program" asks the
man with linked fingers.
Not going to expose anything, not
going to"
Huh! Right there you've outlined
one of the most sensational plans for
modern magazines ] ever heard"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

When a man dresses like a SLOUGH
it's a pretty good sign that he either
ought to get married or get divorced.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
At tine First TRY.

At tine First Try.
What do you think of my dough
nuts. GEORGE"
Dear. you are a wonder!"
DO you think so really. darling?"
Il certainly do. Scientists have
been trying for years to produce artifi-
cial rubber. and here you do it the
first rattle out of the box"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Value.

"'Speech is silver quoted the man
with the beveled chin.
Yes" said the man with the proR.
nathous face: most Of 1t Is worth
about 40 cents on the dollar"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
Now He Knows,

"On what grounds does your father
object to me-" he asked.
On any grounds within a mile of
our house." she answered.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
her Tribute.

Randall-How did you like the mill
tary parade. Ida?
Miss Representations! | never saw
enough men in all my life before
Harper's Bazaar.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

Lewis Single Binder, the famous
straight SC cisar-annual sale 9, SOC, 600.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

S~~AN8 NV W. " -
my housework. Ny
sickness was called
RetronexiOn. When
/ would sit down ]
felt aS II ] could not
get un / took
Lydia e. PfnkhAm'S
Com
pound and did Just
as you told No and
now I am perfectly
cured, and have .
big baby boy
DcOw pnY "a Rl1Hk
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

Pettit's Eye Salve Restores.
No matter how badly the eyes may be
diseased or injured. All druggists or How
ard Bros. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
"SPOHN'S."

This is the name of the greatest of all
remedies for Distemper. Pink Eye, Heaves.
and the like among all ages of horses Sold
by Druggists. Harness Makers. OF send to
the manufacturers. $50 and 81 90 a bottle
Agents wanted. Send for free book spohn
Medical Co. Spec. Contagious Diseases.
Goshen. Ind
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

Anything lett to be done at your
leisure seldom gets done.-S. Martin.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
ANOTHER
WOMAN
CURED
ByIydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Black Duck, Minn.-'About q yeaI
ego wrote you that Was sick and
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
urpovfant 70 Mothers

CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
cATARRH OF THE KIDNEYS
FULLY RECOVERED

Mrs. Maria Goneoll, Mayer, MIMI,
writes the following:
81 must inform you that recovered
nv health after using your valuable
medicine, Peruna.
81 had suffered with catarrh Of the
kidneys and bowels, but now I Am
much better and feel real strong"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
No Hurry.

What are you In such a rush
ebout?''
Promised TO meet my wife at three
o'clock down at the corner"
We'll. there's no hurry. 1t isn't four
o'clock yet.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02

Kidney trouble DFeyD
upon the mind, 6seour.
ages and lessons aRbl-
ton: beauty. viEoF and
cheerfulness soon disap.
pear when the Kidneys
; or diseased. For good re-
xilmer'S Swamp-R00l the
NEEDY. At druggists. 0aA.
,ail free, also paInphDel
Ter 4 Co., BinRhsntoA, u. Ys
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-02
MEN
AND
WOMEN

are out Of order Ol
suits use DIR. XII,
great kidney rene
pie bottle by mai
Address, DR.. Kilmef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
CUPID KEPT BUSY.
Million and a Quarter Valentines
Mailed in Chicago.

CHICAGO. February ,i5s-Comic valen-
les received = stage ring blow from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
Roast Pig Dinner.

A pig for roasting purposes should not
be over a month old, as the skin of
larger pig will not develp the savory
'crackle." When it comes from the mar
ket wash thoroughly in cold water, taking
care that the eye sockets, throat and ears
are thoroughly cleansed. Rinse in plenty
of cold water and wipe dry. Season the
inside with salt, pepper and a suspicion
Of powdered sage and press full of any
stuffing desired. Fasten the dressing in
by taking a few stitches with a long
needle and coarse thread. drawing the
skin: together. Roll the ears and legs in
buttered paper to protect them; bend the
forefeet under the body and press the
hind feet out backward and skewer in
place. Fasten the mouth open with
bit OF hard wood or cob that 1t may
afterward admit rosy apple or lemon
Rub the skin of the pig with olive oil
or butter, sprinkle with SALT dredge with
flour and place the dripping pan in a hot
oven. Cook three hours or more. bast-
ing often
Until there are drippings in the pan
brush frequently with olive oil. "A quar-
ter or an hour before taking the pig
from the oven take covers from ears and
legs that they may brown. When roast
ed INT on large platter on which has
been arranged a bed of watercress and
celery tops, remove the skeWers take the
wood from the mouth. insert lemon or
apple. garland the neck with a string of
popcorn or cranberries and. serve. The
pig may have stufflng Of oysters or
chestnuts or n good bread stuffing made
as follows: Moisten a generous quart of
| grated stale bread crumbs with warm
milk. add three tablespoonfuls Of melted
butter, two large apples and one onion
! minced fine, a half teaspoonful of mace
| half cup of minced parsley and salt and
| pepper to season. Serve with tart apple
sauce. boiled onions, sweet potatoes. and.
IL desired. creamed caulif1ower
The soup introducing a roarst pig din,
ner should be light. preferably an onion
or tomato cream soup. For dessert serve
pineapple water Ice with little cakes.
or pineapple shortcake with whipped
cream. Close the dinner with black cof
fee, served demi-tasse
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
noi6- tn. TT
BLACK HAND DEMAND.
Illinois Legislator Ordered to Give
Up $1,000.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. February ia 5000
"Black Hand demand was served on
State Representative F. ]. Sullivan yes
terday. but as he left for Springfield last
night to assume his duties at the extra
legislative session he could not remain to
place the money on the bridge at West
Chicago avenue and North Haisted street,
as requested.
Mr.. Sullivan branded the letter as a
Joke The legislators residence is near
the Italian settlement, but he does not
believe ii to be. the work of genuine
BLACK Hand society. and did not re-
port 1t to the police.
The letter was printed in lead pencil
and was as follows:
Friend Sullivan-Bring 5000 to Chi
cago avenue bridge and Halsted Wednes-
day. February is, 1910. Don't fail or We
will kill -you like others. Time, IL o'clock
nm. BLACK HAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
HOW TO WRITE INFORMAL
INVITATIONS TO PARTIES

to make her selection carefully, so the
girl and the man who are partners Will
be congenial.
The more attractive decorations in the
rooms the better and with colored crepe
Paper-pink prefera blythe hostess can
make shades FOR the lights and conceal
flower pots in the same pretty fashion.
The supper table can be made most or
nate at slight expense. Boxes for candies
are easily made on a stiff foundation for
the bottom, with a piece OF white paper
two inches high pasted around for the
sides. These may he painted OF covered
with pink paper.
A large holder OF this sort solves the
difficulty of the flower centerpiece, for
the form may be kept and any sort of re-
ceptacle for water he placed within it.
In.erstices may be filled with moss or
ferns 10 preserve the outline.
Sandwiches should be cut with a cookie
cutter in hearts. and cakes the same way.
Ice cream may he in one large mold or in
many small ones. A few Cupids on the
table are ornamental and inexpensive.
and from TIE center light should hang a
larger Cupid holding as big heart as is
suita bic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
Fads for Women.

A pretty frock for a small girl seen re-
Gently in a shop was of fine wool challi
in ivory white, with a tiny pale green fig
ure. There was q glimpe OF lingerie and
the top of the frock was gathered into
a shaped band of pale green silk Hens
of the silk finished the slashed bell sleeves
that ended at the elbow.
The bottom was finished with deep
hem. and at the normal waist line the
dress was gathered into a belt of wide
embroidery beading threaded with a
strand OF soft green ribbon tied into a
nat quaint looking bow on the left side.
Many women would like to attempt
stencil decoration. but do not care to buy
the usual expensive outfit for experiment.
Persons SO situated might be glad to
know that an outfit can be purchased
for a dollar.
Such. one includes cut stencil. two
tubes Of paint and two stencil brushes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15

Invitations to a party may be written
in the third person and on heavy paper.
And if the girl issuing them Is clever
with her brush she may paint some sfnaii
design. such as dainty bowknot across
the top ard either write OF sketch IN the
invitations with water-coior paints. If she
is willing to buy them charming cards IN
tended for dinner parties can be bought
for little money, and these will serve for
the invitations, writing in the lines with
a pen. The invitation may read either
formally, in the third person, or may be
light in style, such as:
viii YOU come to my party on Feoru-
arv "a at half-past S O'Clock?
MARY ELLA JON Els.
On arriving each girl should be given
small paper on which is written one line
of a couplet The men are given similar
papers. wlIici, have the entire couple.
written on them. The same verse is used
only once for each man goes among the
girls until he finds her whose hrst me
matches his She is his partner Tor the
evening, and the hostess should take care
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
The New Bouquets.

Old-fashioned bouquets of flowers, sun
and regular, the kind of our grandmoth-
ers. are again in vogue. And now' IN
stead of wearing violets and lilies OF
the valley on every occasion, such dos
SONS as are selected are being carried
in the hands, and IL the bunch can be
placed in a gold or silver bouquet holder
so much the better.
This change is partly due to the TACT
that slightly damp flowers have ruined SO
many gowns and that larger buncnes are
now in demand They are awkward II
pinned to the corsage. and to wear at
dinner table are almost impossible.
The newest way of arranging flowers
is formal. as one will realize by this de-
scription. One bouquet that was sent
RECENTLY to a debutante was composed or
tinv pale pink roses with alternating rows
of small white buds. The center was
a tight little round mass OF pink; tnen
circle of white. only one bud deep. ADout
that was another circle Of pink, and SO
the two continued, alternating. until the
hououet was twelve inches across and as
hard and round as any cabbage flat
green leaves made severe outer border
with q final rim of fancy, scalloped lace
paper.
ment. though for the older rather than
the Younger woman. Persons wearing
mourning affect bouquets made of the
VARYING puppies in which this flower ex-
ceIs hut when used with colors the bios
SONS are selected with the variety in
which they grow.
Lilies of the valley and violets continue
in favor, but are arranged dinerent!s
than I'm previous seasons. The white
flowers are made into a close bunch fol
! the center OF a purple heel, with outer
green leaves These, when small. are
pinned to the corsage. but II more thar
six inches across are carried In the hand
That the fad for wearing artificial flow
ers should continue is not strange. fol
the blossoms are now made with Won
derful exactnees and when scented with
rich perfume the real effect Is heightened
One can only say in this connection that
poor limitations are infinitely worse than
none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15

voted much time to proving. first. that
the republican party did not promise to
lower the tariff-merely to revise it. But
if the party did not promise lower rates,
they implied them-and what is the differ
ence between an honorably implied
promise and an explicit promise? If the
party of Mr.. Taft had not convinced the
people that 1t would lower the tariff the
people would not have elected Mr.. Taft
President.
Then. having said that the party did
not promise downward revision. Mr.. Taft
goes on to assert that downward revision
has been secured. Which makes me
feel that he must have doubted the justice
of his own first promise-also why should
he be SO anxious to prove that a promise
not made has been kept?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
For Greasy Floors.

If the floor of the kitchen is stained
with grease the spots should be cleaned
with a preparation of fuller's earth
Make a good lather of soap and boiling
water, stir some fulier's earth into the
suds and spread over the stains, leaving
the mixture tho boards over night
The next day scour the boards with a
strong brush and soap in the usual man.
ner, and the grease will be removed. If
one treatment Is. not sufficient. the appIi-
cation should be repeated.-uome Chat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-15
Cleaning White Kid Gloves.

Rub the gloves over with cream Of tar
tar, and leave them for an hour. Then
rub with powdered alum and fuller's
earth mixed in equal parts. Next day
brush them until the powder is removed.
and finish by rubbing them with fine
oatmeal, to which a little dry whiting
has been added. afterward wipinR this
off with dry cloth. This treatment
should take away every particle of dirt.
Home Notes.