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The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

Swampscott. and could see Bunch
shaking from pit to dome.
lkey was getting used 10 me now.
and he didn't shy al the dialect.
What is Beans quoted att" in
quired Uncle Peter. with his slickest
Wall street accent
For you. 20 l." replied key. as
though comforting a favor ten feet
long.
''Im-ah." hesitated Uncle Peter.
Then he flashed his wad. peeled off
two yellow backs and said. A thou
sand on Beans at 9 to l. please"
key turned a trit'e pale and Bunch
b-gan TO eat a lead pencil. but felt
like cutting 4 pigeon-wing.
its a pipe" | kept saying TO my
self; its pipe. if We can coax him
to drop two or three of those big bills
in the silt frames he'll be ready TO
quit for keeps. Its a pipe
Uncle Peter took his ticket and
turned 10 greet Dixie I.awrence-my
old friend Dixie. the booze killer.
bikes permanent address is No. 80
Set-em-up-again street. corner OF
Thirst avenue. rear the tank factory
bikes principal occupation cOniStS
of leading his friends Up to the bar SO
he can scald them with mixed drinks
They strollcd OF together. and then
heard Bunch saying hoarsely to
lkey. Yes. | know: but what if II
wins.
Ikey only shrugged his shoulders
and said. Beans amt wanted today
can't hear from him at all. If every
other plug drops dead. Beans may
bite the wire first: in that event you'll
have TO dig. dat's all: see"
'-YOu don't think there's any chance
for Beans. do you. key" | asked.
unable 10 stand the strain longer with
out a word of encouragement
Cut it out. Reub," Ikey came back:
the old Gazabe will get wise and it's
Us TO de woodlands. BE on your trip
West. BE on your trip West"
moved off 10 watch the race.
which WAS just about 20 start. and
few minutes later key ard Bunch.
both too nervous TO stay in the back
ground. had cuddled up 10 the fence
near ne None CT us said a word.
The horses got a way like a Scram-
bled egg. | wasn't taking very mitch
interest in the mix-lp. till suddenly
key yelled. Pipe. its Beans in the
lead, But wait a minute. one OF dem
oJher bugs will upset the plate and
spill! Beans all over the place. What!
Beans is pullin' away from the bunch,
Oh"
Hut. no: it's too painful % relate
IN detail.
Beans win by a week and when
that sad-eyed skate did camel-back
M to the wire poor Bunch was on the
VA 10 the undertakes.
Dig" yelled key. hoarsely. DE
old GaZabe gets his $4,000: dig or
III be pitchin' pennies with the vel
cheers"
With a groan Bunch flashed the
balance OF our capital stock. and as
Likely grabbed the wad and rushed
back 10 his pie counter the firm OF
life-savers known as John Henry and
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
ROMANCE OF COLD WEATHER
Man Saves Two Lives but Subsequent
LIoni:ing 70 Much to His
Disadvantage.

Two lovers were strolling along 1
canal bank on the outskirts of Paris
the other day when the woman sud.
denly ran from her companion and
threw herself into the water. Though
but bad swimmer. her companion al
once jumped In to rescue her. but he
was unable to do so. and both were
In peril Of drowning. At this mo.
ment a stranger came along. and SEQ
ing the struggling couple. bravely
Jumped in and succeeded In bringing
both the man and the woman to the
bank. where they were soon revived.
A cheering crowd assembled to con
graduate the rescuer. who. however.
showed great reluctance to be lion,
ized. He was quickly walking away
when two policemen came on the
scene and insisted that the name and
address Of so brave a man should b
taken. Their surprise was great
when they found that the gallant
rescuer was a burglar for whom the
police were anxiOusly searching. He
was taken into custody and will b.
brought up for sentence. 1t is expect
ed that the gallant rescue will lead
to his dismissal. or at least to q re-
ductiOn Of any sentence that might
otherwise have been passed ON him
for his less heroic deeds.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

was certain. had any more chance
than a bundle OF feathers in a hot air
factory.
In my capacity ;.s Mr. Dodd FROM
Swampscott." all had 10 do was 10
tout Uncle Peter OF To those cold 10
tatoes. and try 10 pry him loose from
bigger wad each suCCeodin" race.
key said could co this by showing
the old man how important il was to
break even on the day All good bet
tors do that.
Are you for the Dago makeup to-
day. Bunch?" | asked.
Not on your fresco." ne shouted
4 looked over enough Italian scenery
yesterday TO last NE for lifetime
I'll be keys sheet ;;er today and
keep away from the emigrant ship,
thank You kindly"
Ikey and Bunch went off to the
merry gO-round with all their pockets
empty in order 70 facilitate the han.
ding OF Uncle Peters coin when the
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

battle was over. and followed a Lit.
tie later
The name of the horse in the first
race which key said was poisoned in
the running gear was Beans, and |
soon committed that to memory
II didn't take me long TO locate I'm
Gle Peter. He was talking earnestly
with Barney Sullivan so | waited till
the Tad pulled out and then hooked
up TO the cid gentlemen and talked
shredded oats TO him till had him
all over the farm
Well, Mr.. Dodd," he said at length:
your selection was very fortunate
yesterday. wasn't it,"
Right peart." 1 answered. biting
into a prop straw | carried between
my teeth: I'm some acquainted with
boss flesh. Bettin much today"
Il haven't quite decided yet" Uncle
Peter replied. DO you know of any
thing good
1eans,' | said. and stopped there
| thought Uncle Peters eye twin
kled. but | wasn't sure "Reans," he
repeated; then to himself. IN do it,
I'll do it,"
I'm layin' a small amount on
Beans" | went on. as a teaser. Are
you walkin' my way"
Il believe | will answered Uncle
Peter. and he appeared to be in deep
thought
led the way 10 keys kiosk and
noted Bunch with his back To us bent
double over the sheet.
Ten Sawbucks on this here Beans.
Mr. Eookmaker." | said in my best
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

| few decades. but hardly any two of the
scientists agree.
But leaving out conjecture and con-
sidering only facts. there can be no
doubt but that the average rainfall is
increasing in Europe. Since 1863 rec
ords have been kept in Paris. Until
the end of the eighteenth century
there was no group of years when the
average was as great as 90 inches
| Since 1880 there has been no time
when the average has not been over
20 inches. and this average has in
creased toward the present time until
in the Il years of 1893 TO 1909 the
average was % inches.
OF course there has been dry years
and wet wears, and sometimes sew
eral years at time have either less
rain or more rain than the average
Bat contrary to the hypothesis of the
eminent meteorOlogiS;. Able MoreuX,
these periods of wet and dry years
do not correspond to the amount of
sun spot activity.
4 Swiss meteOrologist named Brick
ner has worked out a 35-year cycle Ct
wet and dry seasons. but again the
statistics do not agree with theory II
seems as ii the people of Europe must
grin and bear it without even knowing
VIII
II would he interesting. if there
Were statistics extending over g long
enough period. to see if the climate is
changing in this country also.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

Bunch Jefferson went out of business
down and out.
Bunch looked at me and looked 1t
Bunch as We ambled sadly over to
take a last peek at our good money
before key threw it at Uncle Peter.
And the Old gentleman was Charlie
on-the-cars, ali right. and with him
was the delighted Dixie Lawrence.
Uncle Peter took the money from
key in an off-hand way that broke my
heart and l could hear Bunch's mind
give way with crash.
Then the Old fellow got fash Of
me and he chuckled. why. Mr.. Dodd!
you're certainly the best horse picker
| ever met. Won't you let me buy
you a dinner or something to show
MY appreciation
No. thank you" l groaned, weak
and faint all over.
Suppose We crack 4 magnum Of
Green Seal in honor of this victory!"
suggested Dixie: and if looks were
short-arm jabs bikes noddle would
have hit the floor.
Well. Mr. Dodd." said Uncle Pc
ter. Il do hope to have the pleasure
of meeting you soon again. Perhaps
some day 1 may be able to return the
favor" Then he waddleG off to the
hose cart with the thirsty Dixie.
Bunch and | went silently to our
room in the hotel and after | had shed
my Reub rags for the last time. We
sa; il brooding silence and looked out
the window.
''Damunclepeter." said Bunch after
long. long pause.
fCopyri-.hf by @ W Dillicgham Cob
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
COFFEE HEART
Very oiain in Some People.

A great many people so on suffering
from annoying ailments for q long
time before they can get their OVID
consent to give up the indulgence
from which their trouble arises.
A gentleman in Brooklyn describes
his experience, as follows:
Il became satisfied some months
ago that owed the palpitation of the
heart from which I suffered almost
daily. to the use Of coffee. Il had been
a coffee drinker for 30 years. but
found it very hard to give up the bev
erage.
"One day I ran across a very sen
sible and straightforward presents
ton Of the claims of Postum. and
was SO impressed thereby that I con
cluded to give it a trial.
My experience with 1t was unsat
isfactory till learned how it ought
to be- prepared-by thorough boiling
for not less than Is or 20 minutes
Afte: I learned that lesson there was
no trouble.
Postum proved to be a most palat
able and satisfactory hot beverage
and I have used It ever since.
THE effect on my health has been
most salutary. The heart palpitatioD
from which I used to suffer so much
particularly efcer breakfast, has dis
appeared and / never have a return Of
II except when I dine or lunch away
from home and drink the old kind on
coffee because Postum Is not served
I find that Postum cheers and inyie
crates while It produces no harmful
stimulation" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
Ten days trial proves an eye opener
to many.
Read the little book, "The Road tc
Wellville." in pkgs. There's q Rea
son."
Ever read the ahevs letterS A se~
one appee1s from tine 70 tine. Tho
are gen0ine, true, and fUll 81 bunaD
Interest.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

Bunch and had spent our first day
in disguise at the race track as con-
scrvators Of Uncle Peters fortune.
We had schemed 10 get him to buy
his bets with key Schwartz, specially
engaged by lis, in order to get his
money and give it back to him when
he saw the error of his ways
Bunch. as a Dago boGtblack, had
had a funny sceance with the real
shines TO which |, unknown TO Bunch,
had been a spectator.
When | reached the hotel Bunch
was peeling on the makeup. and ne
was so mad he couldn't tell his own
name.
"Damunclepeter," he spluttered as
| entered the room.
Hello, old Cherryripe," | chOrtled.
pretending not to know anything
about his throw down. Why didn't
you keep your date with NE at the
track"
Damunclepeter. he snorted. and |
had all | could do to choke off the
laugh. He can take MS money and
his matches and have prairie fire.
Tor all | care-I'm through"
What, Bunch" | exclaimed with
well-simulated indignatiun; leave me
fiat now that we've got our plan cook
ing fine? Shake me now after letting
Uncle Peter win $500 OF our good
money? Bump me to the tanbark
Just who II Tie EhC"Ze is ready to
pull? What's the matter with you?
Matterhell." yelled Bunch. and
then he told it all. Didn't | land your
6at-hcaded old uncle for shoe shine
five minutes after | struck the
grounds, Didn't ! work like a beaver
To put the sparkle on his ferryboatS,
and didn't | tell him there wasn't any
charge SOS 10 get solid with him and
be able to use him later on. And
what then? Why a mob of real Mac
aronis hustled me away from the
main push and demanded 20 see my
union card. How'd | know that all
the Guinea boot-blowers belonged to
a secret society? They wanted to
know what my name was and ! had
to keep my mouth shut like beef
stew. How could tell what my
maine is in Italian"
Its a strange fact that one has to
bend almost double in order To I'M
lac" pair of Reub shoes. 80 Bunch
couldn't see my face. which was just
as we'll
They kept me there. a husky bunch
OF them, for over an hour. wrapping
up Italian compliments in garlic and
hitting me on the nose with them"
Bunch went on in deep disgust. Then
fresh Cop rolled up and threw Inc
off the farm. Damuncl"peter,"
by dint of much patience, persua-
sion. talk. and no laughter at all.
finally succeeded in getting Bunch
down on the earth again. and he
agreed to go TO Ruraldene with me
To begin that weeks visit.
The trip to the woodlands cured
him. and by the time we reached
Doves Nest Villa Bunch was as chip
per as OF wore and rather inclined to
see 4 laugh peeking through the siren
nous events of the day.
Uncle Peter came home that even
ing spry as a cricket. hut never
word about the track or the horses
passed his lips or ours.
Next morning We didn't even get q
flash of the Old fellow. Aunt Martha
said he had left for town early TO at
Jc. ID To some very important business.
Al Zurherg'S hotel later on Bunch
and met key and We prepared a
plan to make Uncle Peter sick and
tired OF horses. thereafter and forever.
likely gave me a list Of skates. one
in each race. and not one of them, he
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
MORE RAIN IN EVERY DECADE
Statistics Give Proof That the Climate
OF Europe Is Slowly but
Surely Changing.

From almost every country in Eu-
rope last year came complaints Of
rainy weather In some regions the
crops were almost total failure. and
everywhere the summer resorts had
poor season in consequence Of the
rain.
Many theories-most Of them guess
es-have been put forward to account
for the increasing rain of the last
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Has CARDINAL Gibbons Approval.

Cardinal Gibbons. the highest au
thority of the Roman Catholic church
in America. has expressed his ap-
prevail of tuberculosis day, which II
to be observed by the churches of the
United States on or abUut April 80,
and Of the general organized anti-tu
berculosis campaign. according to a
report Of an interview made public by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis.
The interview was granted by hil
eminence to II. Writ Steele. executive
secretary Of the Maryland Associa,
ton for the Prevention and Relief Of
tuberculosis, and DR.. Charles ODono
van. one Of the leading physicians of
The Cardinal expressed
bis entire sympathy with the plan Of
the tuberculosis day movement and
Endorsed the program both Of the
Maryland association and Of the ma.
tional association.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Spider Web Prophecy.

Some spiders are weather pre-. lets.
Perhaps some OF you have noticed in
the fields in a summer morning the
grass covered with little cobwebs.
Under each web there is 4 spider that
comes out of hole in the ground. and
all the spiders are alike When these
webs are on the grass II is quite sure
not to rain.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Preponderance of Evidence.

Sorry" said the constable. but I'll
have to arrest ye-yOu been drivin'
along at tie rate Of 50 miles an hour
you are wrong. my friend" said
the driver. Il wasn't, and here's
ten-dOllar bill that says l wasn't"
All right" returned the constable
pocketins the money. With IL to !
against me / amt goin' to subject
the county to tn expense Of a trial."
-Harper's Weekly.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Frank,

Mrs. Newrich's bazaar for charity
was just what expected II TO be-"
We'll, a. any rate. she did not de-
eeive US"
Moo"
NO. At least the invitation she
sent NE asked me TO her bizarre
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Rather Be Rioht Than Spared.

when the Mexicans captured hin
did he ask for quarter"
NO, he asked for 12i. cents. That's
the value of Mexican quarters. you
know"
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Proof Positive.

Il heard he was in bad odor with
her family. Is that true?"
Draw your own conclusions. 1t was
q centless marriage"
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
His Congo.

Restaurant PrOprietOr-So you were
In your last place for three years
Why did you leave?
New Chef was pardoned-Cath-
Ollie News.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Should Be Prepared.

ican-Japanese war if 1t is ever pulled
off,
And what Is that
"Hobson has given plenty of notice
to the moving picture concerns"
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12
Has No Excuse.

DO you expect to play golf this
summer"
NO. I'm On the water wagon"
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

A man with cold feels heroic, .
girl disgraced.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

er Is favorable tney SnOUIO Dc turned
out and allowed to roam over the
yards and pasture.
Cut out the middleman. One hun
bred postal cards addressed to peo-
pie in town will bring you customers
who will buy your eggs all the year
around at a fair price.
Meat scraps put up especially for
hens may be had in almost any mar
ket, and it is a very necessary egg
producing feed at any time. Crushed
oyster shells are needed also.
The slap-dash farmer who pays no
attention to doing the milking regu-
larly will never succeed with COWS.
4 COW Is uneasy after milking time
and the result is less milk.
Abundance o: light for stables is i'm.
portant. hvgeBically. as direct sun
light destroys many germs. is a good
Irving Sgent and aids cheerfulneSs
that is greatly to be desired.
Ever farmer knows that sheep
make greater gain when clover is
given in connection with their grain
ration than can be made on almost
any other kind Of roughage.
All hens should be marked with leg
bands. This makes it easy TO keep
record OF the eggs laid and the hens
tina: lay. And keep the record as you
should keep an account Of every COW.
4 good supplement to stable manure
to make it a more complete fertilizer
for the garden is about 80 pounds
of sulphate of potash and about 80
pounds Of Stag phosphate TO each cord
Of manure.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

II is said that Under favorable condi-
tons the olive tree lives to be 1000
years old.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

OF the 1o1 100000 acres of land in
Sweden. fully 100000 acres are in
wood. Finland alone. of European
countries. having larger forests than
Sweden.
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

II you want vigorous healthy chicks
do not feed too much animal matter
to force heavy egg production. for II
you do you will weaken the vitality
Of your chicks
The Columbus journal., 1911-04-12

Many farmers simply tolerate the
fowls about the farm with a sort of
notion that it is a hobby of the wo-
men folks 10 have a few hens TO cod
die.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
hits, 4: by Hueston, g. runs. 0; hits, 2
Time: $40 Umpires: Knapp and Morgan
Omaha Motor
Endurance Run
is Almost Over
Baker, in Veie Car, Wins Lead Away
from Lexington in Race Into
Hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. H.-(special Tel
egram MET by big crowds Of people at
ever ytown the Omaha Motor club endur-
ance run progressed from North Platte TO
Hastings. Baker, driving his Velie car. took
the lead away from the Lexington in the
morning and held It throughout the day.
The Velie came upon the official car stuck
in the mud and pulled It out.
Jim Smith In his Alec holds the only
perfect score OF the tourists. The only
trouble the Alec has met up to date has
been with tires. The tour has proven a
great ad for Omaha and the autoists Of
North Platte Elks entertained the
omahans Wednesday night and the Hast
ings Business. association Thursday. The
Kelly truck came into the Dawson county
fair at Lexington at noon and was sur
rounded by a big crowd The contestants
all took dinner at tn efair grounds Thurs
day and spent an extra hour there.
The last leg of the trip starts Friday
morning ending at the Industrial garage in
Omaha in the afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
Pugilists Bow to
Majesty Of State Law
Wolgast- Mcfarland Fight Off in Mil
waukee and Attempt Will Be
Made to Stage il Elsewhere.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Sept. A-Follow-
ing the calling Off OF the ten-round fight
between Wolgast and Mcfarland, sched-
uled for this city tomorrow night, 1t u be-
lieved an effort will be made to stage the
bout on the Pacific coast or IN New York.
The promoters OF the contest did not give
up hope that the fight could be given as
planned until after the conference late last
night between Acting Governor Morris, Dis
trict Attorney label, Sheriff Arnold OF Mil
Yaukee county and the promoters and their
attorneys. The officials were firm in their
stand that the fight would be violation
of the law and would not be permitted
Wolgast's manager, Thomas Jones, said
today that offers for the fight had been re-
ceived from several cities. About $4,000
worth OF tickets had been sold and the
money will be refunded to the purchasers.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15

Ran for Bransfield in the ninth
+Batted for Brown in the ninth.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15

Time, 2:UA 2:04l4, 2:0412, 2:04A.
Class 2:16, pacing, three in five, purse
!. 900:
Helen B.. b. m, by Hal B CTorr). 1
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
GOtch Will Appear
in the Auditorium
Manager Gillian Has Arranged to
Have COnqueror Come to Omaha
in October.

Frank Goteh. eonqueror OF all living
grapplers Of both continents, has been SCI
cured for an exhibition in Omaha either on
the 18th. 18th or Goth OF October. He will
appear at the Auditorium under the man
agement OF ]. NJ. Gillian, who has Just
closed contract with the champion. Gotch
will wrestle with some we'll known mat
artist. but he has not yet been chosen. In
addition 10 the main attraction there will
be several lesser exhibitions
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
PIRATES BEAT CUBS TWICE
Pittsburgh Wins, Three to Two and
Four to Two.
FIRST GAME DECIDED IN EIGHTH
CIark's Home Run stopped by
Schultz on Dead Run, but Right
Fielder is Unable to Hold
Ball.
RsT GAME DECIDED IN EIGHTH

PITTSBURGH. Sept. 14-Pittsburgh to-
day took a double-header from Chicago,
3 to 2 and to 2 The first was the more
exciting, developing into a pitchers battle
between Camnitz and Brown Pittsburgh
won in the eighth inning on Carey's sin
gle and a home run by Clarke. Clarke's
home run was stopped by Schultz on a
dead run. but he could not hold the ball
In the second game Pittsburgh had Chi
cago shut out until the ninth inning. Be-
fore that period not Chicago man reached
third base. Score first game:
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
HOSPITAL is INVESTIGATED
Committee Gives MANAGEMENT of the
United Brethren Hospital at
Beatrice n Clean Bill,

An investigation into the management CT
United Brethren hospital at Beatrict, fol-
lowing reflections made on II through the
alleged actions of Rev. j A. Smith, former
Beatrice pastor. gives the management
clean bill
u w. Burkett of York. w. O. Jones Of
Lincoln and / were appointed to investi-
gate" said Rev NJ. o. Mclaughlin OF
omaha. and we reported TO the state con-
ference last week at McCool We found
businesslike methods, accurate accounts
and efficient service"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
Hilton Leads Travers
at End of First Half
Possibility Of American Amateur
Golfing Title Going Over
to England.

RYE, N. 2, Sept 1.-THE chances that
the American amateur golfing title will
cross the ocean to England were materially
increased when Harold H. Hilton finished
the first half OF his match today with
Jerome D. Travers of Upper Montclair,
with lead Of 4 UP. The other three
matches at the eighteenth green in the
third round stood:
H. w. Whittemore Of Boston and c. w.
Inslee of New York. even up; F. Heres
hoff Of Ekwanok, VT, 1 up on Oswald
Kirby of Englewood; Albert Seckel, UP on
Charles Evans, jr. both of Chicago
A crowd of more than 1000 followed the
ton-Travers match, but it was only at
the first hole that the American had the
advantage. Their cards were as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-15
Central City Loses Long Game.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb.. Sept. lL-(spe-
cial.)-In one OF the hardest fought games
OF the season the home team lost to Gilt
ner in twelve innings yesterday. Laub
for the locals did not walk a single man
His support faltered in the twelfth and
three runs came in. Score RHE
Central City......l OOOl 10000 o. IA s
Giltner ......... O0O0OO1l u /
Batteries: Central City, Laub and Patter-
son; iGltner Luby and King. strdck out:
BY Laub, 16; by Luby, u Bases on balls :
off Luby, 8. Double plays: Central City, O.;
Giltner, l. Left on bases: Giltner 8; Cen
trail city. s.
February p. Entries will be received until
about January %.