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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Uncle Joe'0 Check.

Col. Henry Carson. sergeant-at-arms
Of the house Of representatives. has
the original check given by Speaker
Joseph G. Cannon . few years ago to
. book agent. and about which an in
teresting story has been told.
An agent visited the speaker and in
terested him in an elaborate edition of
something which Uncle Joe didn't
want, but bought. When the books
arrived Uncle Joe examined them and
decided at once that something had
been put over on him. When the agent
came for his money the speaker de-
termined to make him indorse terse
sentiment on books. SO he wrote out q
check for $73. the amount due. and ON
the back of it he inscribed:
PAY to the order Of Mr.. Blank. in
full payment for an edition which was
not worth a d. and dear at that
price. but for the ease and grace with
which he put 1t over your Uncle Joe
1t was well worth the money."-Hu-
man Life.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

specially designed in the proper sizes
SO one may do the stamping at home.
The size most in use for tableclOths
are letters three inches long in an in
terlaced script. II old English letters
are used one large letter is preferable
TO two or three. For napkins the let
tiers should match the cloth only
about two inches in length. Sheets
have the same size letters as a table
cloth and pillow cases the same al
napkins.
Before deciding upon the marking It
Is we'll to look over designs. There
are linen cases for holding Just q
dozen napkins and another pretty way
to keep napkin sets together is to
have straps made Of fancy white silk
elastics with clasps to 60 around both
ways. Towels may be kept separate
in the same manner.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
A Frequent Speaker.

A member for northern conStit-
uency. who was one day reproached
by a disappointed supporter for never
opening his mouth In the house. repu-
dated the accusation with Indignation
Not day passed. he declared. but
that he said something; and it was
reported in the papers, too. In con-
firmation Of his statement he pro-
duced the report of the last debate.
and pointed triumphantly to the
Hear. hears" with which certain
speeches were punctuated. That's
me-" he Said.-Tit-Bi
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

The black hat of course. is all the
thing.
And It must by all means have .
white or q black and white ornar
ment.
Most of these ornaments can be
made at home very inexpensively.
For which reason. listen well to
their kinds.
Satin quilts. with velvet midribs.
Cockades in alternate stripes Of
black and white.
Kid ornaments In all manner Of
shapes and sizes.
(And a white kidskin two feet
square costs IS cents.)
Pompons which are nothing but
loops upon loops of knitting zephyr.
Stiff little bows of narrow Sros-
grain ribon. for wear with tailored
hats.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
A Novel eue.sina Contest.

~ NOVSs ooSSSsU9 SOUSCSS
The following contest is most enter
tanning for a crowd of high school
girls and boys or for real grown-ups.
The list may be increased indefinitely
at the discretion Of the hostess. This
outline I found in a magazine and
hope our readers will enjoy 1t and find
their requests granted for a new con-
test:
AMERICAN CITIES.
The head mana measure Of weight?
Boston.)
A boat landing-soil? Portiand)
Syllable Of the scale-a state OF mind?
ia CroSse)
The care Of God? Providence)
A species Of grape? tConcord). etc.
NAMES OF STATES.
The numerical state? CTenn.)
The agricultural state? CR- ID
The haymakinS state? CMo)
The maidenly state? CMiss.)
The state in which Noah lived? (Ark.)
The mineral state? tOre.). etc
FOREIGN CITIES
A popular girl-tight? lBelfast)
An organ of digestion-game OF BILL
hards: u.iverpooD
A boy in a donkey? (EdinburSh)
osN-ooE apioinS place. tStockhOifn-b
shell-an inlet Of the sea? bombay.
SIC.
PROMINENT PEOPLE.
hower-a kind Of cloth? CRoosevelt)
stony chap? (Rockefeller)
gay autumn flower? (Astor)
An accident by fire-a vital organ?
.BcrnhardtD
tiny pie? path. etc.
BOOK TITLES
critical moment? (The Cris!s)
A parent-a fowl? Mother Goose.)
One who steers high? CThe Sky Pilot)
What you want when Ill? (The DoctOr.)
Yourself. wagon. a garden tool? Uvan-
hOe). etc.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Successful Life Work.

HE has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often. and loved
much: who has gained the respect Of
children: who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task; who left
the world better than he found 1t,
whether by an improved poppy.
perfect poem. or a rescued soul; who
has never lacked appreciation of
earth's beauty or failed TO express it;
who has always looked for the best
In others. and given the best he had:
whose life was an inspiration: whose
memory benediction." - President
Schurman.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Couch Cover Made at Home

An attractive and artistic couch
cover may be evolved from six and
two-thirds yards of burlap and some
linen floss.
Purchase two colors of burlap. three
and one-third yards OF brown and the
same amount of natural linen color.
if 1t is to harmonic with mission fur
niture.
The dark burlap is then cut length
wise in three strips and the lighter In
two long strips. A strip of the darker
forms the center, with wider strip Of
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Unique Party for Children.

A mother Of three lovely children
confided to me that her great success
in entertaining children was due to
her aim to have each little guest
equally interested.
With this idea in mind she is going
to give this novel and really fascinat-
ing party. She calls it "Tradesman's
Carnival" The very name has excited
the curiosity of the children as we'll
as their mothers. The hours are from
800 to $3.50 on a Saturday afternoon.
The ages Of the guests are from eight
to twelve. and there will be Is il
all accept. her three making Is, about
all she can seat comfortably at small
tables in the dining room.
The tradesmen she is to have req
resented are tailor. dressmaker, pot
ter. jeweler. flower maker. sign paint.
er. artist. basket maker, upholsterer
and carpenter. Two or perhaps three
will work at the same trade. When
the guests arrive they will be given
cards with the name Of the trade they
are to represent. Then the little
craftsmen 60 to table. where their
materials are prepared ready for them
and one or two assistants to show
where they are to work. One hour Is
to be the time allotted to make the
finished products. then a bell will
ring and the articles collected and
placed on exhibition. The children
are to be allowed to vote as to the
Grst, second and third best piece and
the prizes will be awarded. Each
child is also to take home the object
made and each receive souvenir. so
all will feel satisfied.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

IN THIS sketch We show a useful lit
! tie watch stand and trinket-holder
for the dressing table. made by aid of
q small cardboard box and some rem
nants of silk.
The lid is removed and fitted over
one end of the box in an upright posi-
ton. and fastened in its place with
two paper fasteners run through on
either side The left hand sketch H.
lustrates this.
The next step is to cover the card
board foundation smoothly with some
pretty remnant of silk or brocade. and
pack both the box and Id. as far as
possible. with cotton wool. A strip Of
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
UNCONVENTIONAL Puzzle.

The wife Of a prominent Unitarian
clergyman is still wondering what her
cook meant She was new cook. and
there was every reason to believe she
was a good cook. At any rate. she
had unquestionably served in good
families. and she brought the best Of
references. Nevertheless. her new
mistress did not hesitate TO give her
q few instructions.
One thing l want You TO remem.
Der. Nellie" said she. lis the way We
like our oatmeal. Don't leave it va
terry. But We don't like it hard and
dry. either
Trust me. num-" responded the
cook. confidently. IN get it right,
never fear. I've worked in Unitarian
families before"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Critics.

"Only competent critics can give
competent criticisms" said Admiral
Mahan. at the Immortals' recent recep
ton In New York. The ignobler the
critic the ignobler the criticism-even
Of the very finest things-that he will
pronounce.
"A man IN q bar was praising q "a.
nous American journalist. a justly
famous journalist. q journalist who
gets out q really flne paper.
YES the bartender agreed. his
paper II q good one. It picked two win.
ners last week."
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

lions. Again they be-
came scanty, were
very thick and attend
ed by burning and
scalding. Soon a drop
steal condition be-
came manifest and I
hegan to worry NV
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Newest Tea cosies.

Quite the newest tea cosieS are
fascinating creations made OF white
linen heavily embroidered in an open
pattern TO show of a silk lining of
gay color. That the cosy may fit
over any sized teapot. even the most
capacious. 1t has end pieces let in.
and these are of plain linen. I'M
adorned like the rest. so that here the
co!ored lining does not show through.
The seams of the cosy are covered
b. q handsome white cord, artistical-
IL knotted here and there to give a
pretty effect.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

the tan on either side and another
strip of the brown on either side of
the tan, having the two selvidge edges
on the outside for the edges of the
cover.
These strips are sewed together on
the machine. one end hemmed and
the other cut to required length. then
the pieces cut of are trimmed in con-
ven'ional shapes to applique on the
ends and front. the dark on the light
and the light on the dark.
The lengthwise seams are opened,
and pressed fiat. then the right side
of seam is cross-stitched for finish
and to hold the raw edges in place on
the wrong side.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Find His Other Self.

Look here. old fellow. where is that
ten dollars you borrowed from me last
month";"
What ten dollars"
why. didn't you come 20 me and say
you must have ten dollars? Didn't you
say you were so worried you weren't
yourself that night"
"Oh, well. If l wasn't myself. why
in the deuce should I be expected to
pay it,"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
That Awful Mrs. Jones,

Mrs. Smith-Ske is so unobServing.
Mrs. Brown-And always complain
ing. The other day, while ballooning
near a storm center, she collided with
a rain cloud and reported to the au-
thorities that the driver of al aero
plane sprinkler had splashed water all
over her best gowu,-W dow
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
II Mennonite Minister.

Miss Anna J. Allebach Is the first
woman to be elected q minister of the
Mennonite church in this country, al
though there are two women in Hol-
land acting In that capacity. She Is
president Of the New York University
Philosophical society. Her ordination
took place on January Is In Philadel.
phia.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

feet and ankles were bloated and I
was in a bad way when began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. / used four
boxes and was entirely cured"
Remember the name-Doan's
For sale by all dealers. so cents .
box FoSter-M ilburn Co, Buffalo, n. 7.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
DlSTEM PER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
a. well As dogs, cured and others in sams
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 6OO.OC0
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co.. Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
ADVANTAGES.

You must have found the arctic cir
Gle very unpleasant"
Yes" replied the arctic explorer;
but it has its advantages. The eli
mate is disagreeable, but the people
aren't always worrying you about
proofs"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
The Final Settlement,

"A verdict for $4,000 isn't so bad"
said the Junior partner. How much
shall We give our CLIENT"
.'Oh. give him $50" answered the
senior partner. But hold"
"Well?"
Don't be hasty. Promise to give
him $50
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Not 4oastIno Of Il,

theatrical Manager understand
that you played with Booth. Miss
Sereleaf?
The Actress with much spirit)-
Well. I don't think it's anybody's busi-
ness how old I am!
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Have 70 Pull Them In.
Ella-There are just as good fish
In the sea
Stella-But you have to have q pull
to land them
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Druggists everywhere sell Garfield Tea,
the Herb laxative. It acts as a gentle aid
10 Nature.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
A WOMAN'S KIDNEYS.
Arc Often Responsible for Untold
Suffering.

Mrs. ". II. Kaiser, Whitney, Nebr.,
says: Many times during the night
] was obliged to arise because Of too
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Inconsistency often means those
deeds in another which only half
understand.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

soft silk is then sewn to the uppeD
edge of the lid and the sides and front
Of the box. and allowed to hang down
loosely in the manner shown in the
right hand sketch
A large dress hook Is sewn In the
upper part Of the silk. on which q
watch may be hung. and the stand may
be ornamented in any other way that
suggests itself. The edges might be
decorated with a silk cord. for in
stance. carried into three loops at each
corner. or tiny ribbon might take its
place. The portion of the stand in
front Of the watch forms a receptacle
for rings. studs. pins. buttons, etc.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Not Alternative Job.

Friend-So your friend has left col.
iege What is he in?
Pater-Debt
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Sympathy sometimes means sitting
IN q car and passing out soft words to
lame folk.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

The satisfying quality In Lewis Single
Binders found in no other &c cigar.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Dwellers IN glass houses should
keep out of politics.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Intervention in love Is equivalent to
q declaration Of war.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

For Marking Linen.
When ready to mark table linen.
sheets. pillow cases and towels in any
quantity 1t is best to have the letters
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Letter. -
-. kilDoe D O.
AasAaoesa, .. Y.
hove Whist Sw,np.Ro.t WIN Do For You

Prove What Swamp-Rost WIN Do For Voc
Send to DR.. K;lmer L Co.. Bingham
ton. n. Y, for . sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. Yor viii also receive
. booklet of valuable information, telling
al about the Kidneys and bladder. When
writing. be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty.
cents and one-dollar.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

1t Is sweet to feel by what fine spun
threads our affections are drawn to-
gether.-Sterne.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Better health is sure to follow the use OF
the natural Herb laxative. Garfield Tea.
All druggists.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
1 TRIAL WILL CONVINCE Any.
0nE.--InE GREAT KIDNEY REn-
EDY NEVER DISAPP0IMTS

A few years ago I was troubled with @
complication of kidney and stomach all.
ments, and although tried two q three
different doctors, ! was unable 70 obtain
. cure. Having heard . great deal about
ewamp-Root, decided to give it trial
and purchased . one dollar bottle of Mr.,
Alexander. the druggist. From the begin.
ming could notice . change for the better
and after taking eight bottles Of your
medicine, ! felt entirely cured and have
not had any trouble since.
Had begun using DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root sooner I would have been few hun
dred dollars to the good and saved my.
self Q lot of suffering.
You may use my testimonial any time
you wish.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES E. HARRIS,
40 Sixth St.,
Marion, Ia.
certify that Charles E. Harrl signed
The above testimonial in my preesnce, be-
ing first duly sworn to the truth thereof
this the 18th day OF July, 1909.
- d. r. I-YNLEY. j. y.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Good drainage TO a COW stable Is alb
serves this end to good advantage.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Regularity in milking helps the flow
during the present and all subsequent
iactation periods.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Chickens are always considered
more or less of a side line on the
farm.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
EASTER POST CARDS FREE.

Send &c stamp for five samples of our
very hest Gold Embossed. Easter. Flower
and Motto Post Cards; beautiful colors and
loveliest designs. Art Post Card Club, 73J
Jackson St., Topeka. Kan.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Keeping records OF the COWS is oft
entimes the first step toward success.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Plenty of outdoor exercise and
Gus lambs.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

During the summer months poultry
consume a large amount of green for
age
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Keep your chicks on dry ground.
where they can get no red worms,
and they are not likely to have gapes.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Rye straw is of very little use on
the farm except for bedding
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Except when pigs are small. two
feelings of warm. sloppy feed per
day. morning and evening. is suffi-
cient.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

A COW should be dried off for few
weeks before the calving period
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

The trap nest picks out the layers.
the best breeders. the drOnes ard the
Improbable hens as we'll as the egg
eaters.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08
Poultry prefer light houses.

Be careful Of your feed with all
stock
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

The season has arrived when farm
ers and gardeners should begin testing
seeds to determine their power OF ger
mination.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

The COW is the final Judge as {
the real worth of silage.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

There will be no danger of white
specks. or black specks either. in the
butter II the cream is strained into
the churn
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-03-08

Sweet corn is one of the best sum-
rer table vegetables Grow plenty of
IL this year and have 4 succession
coming on for late summer and fall
use. 4 good way to get an carly
start Of sweet corn is TO plant seeds
in pieces of sod in the house or hot
bed and plant the young corn in the
garden as soon as the weather OUT
side will permit
The value Of manure varies with
the water content. Manure from cat
tie contains large amount of water.
Manure from horses and sheep has
much less. because, on account of the
shape of the bowel, it comes in nell
lets or balls, and hence has chance
to dry out. Therefore. il has much
more nitrogen. phosphorus and potas-
stun per ton than that from cattle
This is particularly true of sheen On
account of the exceeding dryness Of
the product
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
KILLS SELF WITH DYNAMITE
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE ON =
CROWDED BOAT.
Blows Himself to Pieces In MIDST OF
1000 Persuasive Passengers
Seriously Hurt.

San Francisco.-An unidentified man
blew himself into bits with stick OF
dynamite on a bomb while on board
of a Southern Pacific ferry boat
bound from San Francisco to Oakland
upon which there were at least 1000
passengers.
Two other passengers were serious
ly injured. A panic which followed
was subdued with great difficulty.
Ten minutes after the boat, the
Berkeley, left the San Francisco dock
an unidentified man shouldered his
way through the throng on the lower
deck and rushed into the lavatory An
instant later there was a terrific ex-
plosion.
Roy B. Sampion and Edwin Hoff.
schteider, both of Oakland, were in.
jured. The body of the unidentified
man was blown to bits.
The explosion was followed by a
stampede on both lower and upper
decks. Several excited passengers
raised a cry that the boat was sinking.
Capt. w. ]. Jones, with his officers and
men, finally pacified the passengers
and the boat proceeded to the Oakland
shore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
WOULD REGULATE
BUILDING IN STATE
Radical Recommendations in
PurteII's Report.
FAVORS COURSES ON FIRES
Say City Councils Enact Rigid Build
ing Laws and Then Evade the Pro-
visions by the Issuing Of
Special Permits.

Madison.-That legislation should
be passed by the state limiting the
right of municipal common councils
to issue building permits and that a
general state building law be passed
and rigidly enforced are two of the
main features of State Fire Marshal L.
M. Purtell's fourth annual report.
According to the state official, the
city councils are in the habit OF enact
ing rigid building legislation and then
evading it's provisions by Issuing spe-
cial permits.
Among other features of the report
is the statement that most of the fires
are the result of criminal carelessness
and neglect and that a rigid enforce
ment of the laws would eliminate the
majority of the fires.
While practically the same amount
of property was affected by fires In
1910 as in 1909, $20,000,000, the loss
last year was 100000 less than in
1909, was another statement of the re-
port. This would tend to show an i'm
provement in fire fighting methods.
Even though this is an improvement,
a comparison, on basis Of population
with foreign countries shows that Wis
consin has ten times the number OF
fires than most countries of Europe.
AS a means of lessening the annual
fire toll, the marshal suggests that
courses of instruction in the proven
ton of fires be instituted in all schools
and also suggests general building
law to supercede the various building
ordinances passed by the cities.
That the present laws are being en-
forced is shown by the fact that the
department has succeeded in sending
five offenders to states prison for vio-
lating the state statutes in regard to
fires, one to the house Of correction,
four to insane asylums, two cases are
now pending, in one of which the ac-
cused has been bound over to the cir
cult court, five cases are being investi-
gated while one suspect is a fugitive
from justice.
Among the preventive measures car
ried out by the department was a
series of bulletins warning citizens
against the danger Of fires on July 4
and Christmas and the making OF a
model city ordinance more severe in
it's provisions than the state law regu-
lating the size of fire crackers. This
ordinance has been adopted by some
cities. He also states that the injuries
incident to Independence day celebra-
tions were less the last year than in
1909 and expresses the conviction that
a sane fourth" is only matter of a
few years.