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The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10
Experience 70 Remember.

A woman and her four-year-old child
were rescued early the other morning
on . Welsh mountain after terrible
ordeal. They visited some relatives
and started back across the Deri
mountain. The woman. however. took
the wrong road. and as night fell found
she Was lost. In the darkness. both
she and the child fell into a brook
They managed to extricate themselves,
but as they ran to and fro. wet
through and bitterly cold. the child left
its mothers side. The woman wan
dered about screaming for help. until
q workman heard her. Search parties
were at once sent out. and the child
was discovered in a plantation. almost
dead from exposure. with q bad wound
in the head caused by falling over o
rock. Il had been without food, or
the frozen mountain side, for sixteen
hours.
The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10

From the SIGNAL.

From the signal.
A. g. Parker hss ben assigned ~ .
position - agent st Maxwell, station
on the main line II the U. p. The
Parker family will move to their new
location next Tuesday.
The many friends Of Rev. Father
Aogelus. formerly pastor Of II. Josephis
parish; this place, will regret n learn
that for the pest i've vcsks he hss been
very sick in hospital in ian Francisco,
with ssthmatc ailments, and the, his
condition - gradually becoming more
alarming.
On Monday II this week Mes Dora
GrOeeee. veil known 10 THE locality,
passed through Platte Csotsr on her way
to Lafayette, Ind. where che will join
the Frauciscan ordee and become . sis-
ter Of charity. Aies Groeasr osrries
With her the good wishes Of her many
frieods from this nsiyhbOrbood.
When the census Of Platte Center wss
taken last June. but 38S people were
listed, and this vss probably al there
were here at that time. But that 10
have been growing in numbers since
then can b verified BY anyone veil o.
ausinted here Who will take . piece OF
paper and . pencil end count the
noses" We have such . list before %
which shows that there srs spproximat-
ely four hundred and 6fty people living
in the village Of Platte Center today,
gain OF sixty since last June.
Winfield Scott Kerr, until about two
years ago . resident Of this vicinity,
living with his brother Ohss. northwest
Of Platte Center, died st Ohadron last
week Thursday. The remains arrived
here on Saturday Moons train and were
removed 70 the Congregational church,
north OF Monroe, where the funeral SER
vices we're held that sfteruO0o, and the
burial wss in the New Rope cemetery.
Deceased came here some 30 years ego
With his parents. He he'd homestead
near Cbsrdou on which be We living .
portion VI tho time and in Ohsdron the
balance OF the time He wss taken sick
about week before bis death, at Ohsd.
ron, with erysipelss. HE brother Chss.
arrived the day lie died. He wss 40
years OF sge. unmarried, and leaves four
brothers and three sisters.
The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10
Had the Appetite.

II was at a recent Friars' dinner
that Augustus Thomas told the story
of a newspaper mans laudable appe-
tite. There had arisen controversy
over the ability of a man to eat two
ouails a day for thirty consecutive
DAYS. A Park Row reporter was asked
If he would undertake the task. Say.
Bill" he replied. make 1t turkey"
The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10
GENOA.

from the Leader.
Clarence Little was thrown from .
horse the last of the ~eek receiving .
broken shoulder in consequence thereof,
and will not ride any more bucking
broucbos at present.
One u p. d. Smiths sons Of st. 3D.
ward was taken through here in Especial
car on Saturday lest bound for . hospital
st Omaha. II 10 rumored that he Vas
suffering from . gun-shot wound recsiv-
ed in Q scrap With negro. We have
been unsble 70 get particulars 10 regard
to the matter % there 10 an evident
attempt to hush the matter up.
While at Monroe last Saturday the
Leader editor ran across Charlie Kelley,
and during . conversation Charlie i'm
parted the startling information that the
people OF Monroe and vicinity bad with
drawn all OF their deposits from the
bank in that village. He declared that
he knew because be had been assessing
the peuple Of that township and that
every lset ono III them had made oath
that they had no money on deposit in the
bank. We talked With assessor Slsugh-
ter on our return and he Informed us
tina, With few exceptions the same con-
di,ions prevailed in Gsnos. He said be
reckoued they hsd blown it oil in for
automobiles
We would say to those young men in
the rural distsicts TO stay on The farm,
The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10

Went for the Same Reason.
What makes the croVd gather so
over there"
"Oh. vulgar curiosity. Let's 60
over-From the Silent Partper
The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10
6. B. Z q.
Time Table

No, 81, Psss. (dsily ex. Sunday lea.e. ::2sa m
No, g, FIT. Ac. (d'y ex. Saturday, " 500 p N
No. 81. Pcs. tdaily 81. Sunday arrive. 30 p n
No. u. FIT. Z Ac. fd'y o., Su3dayl ". .,6.lS . -
The Columbus journal., 1911-05-10
UNION pacific
TINE table


NOTE:
Nos. I, 2, and z are extra fare trains.
Nos. 1. s, IL and IL are local passengers.
Nos. Sc and 50 are local freichts.
Nos. and l6 are mail trains only.
No II due in Omaha As p. m.
No. doc in Omaha son q. m
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Be eBRONZI2@sp
BELL ~ ~ y
BYLOUIS JOSEPH VANCE \
AUTHOR OF @TFiE BRASS BOWL" ETC. i
OllWSUllAl10ONS by lANY WNlU5D& ~
SYNOPSIS.
2 LOLW6 cIO.SE1H EqNCE

Ing visit With his friend. ouain, comes up
Sn @ young lady equestrian who has been
dismounted by her horse becoming, fright,
sned % at % the sudden appearance In the road d
Behari Lal Chatterji. "The appointed
mouthpiece of the Bell. addresses Amber
as a man of high rank and pressing a
mysterious little bronze box, THE To-
KEN" into his hand, disappears in the
wood. The girl calls Amber by name
Farrell. daughter of Col. Farrell of the
British diplomatic service in India and
visiting the Quains Several nights later
the Quain homo is burglarized and the
bronze box stolen. Amber and Quain go
Amber is left marooned. He wanders
about. finally reaches cabin and rec,
ognizes as its occupant an old friend
pamed Rutton. whom he last met In Eng
land. and who appears to be In hiding.
and summons Rutton to a meeting of a
mysterious body. Rutton seizes a revol4
yer and dashes after Chatterji. He re.
turns wildly excited. says he has killed
the Hindu. takes poison. and when dying
GUS errand. Amber decides to leave at
once for India. On the way he sends a
letter to Mr.. Labertouche. scientific
friend in Calcutta, by quicker route.
Upon arriving he finds note awaiting
ht a certain place. The latter tells hin.
he knows his mission IL to get Miss Far
rell out Of the country. Amber attempts
to dispose of the Token to a money-len-
der. II mistaken for Rutton and barely
escapes being mobbed. message from
Farrell
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Army and Navy Inventors.

There are numerous examples Of Of
ficers OF the army and navy inventins
machinery and devices which are
used by the service without any com
pensation from the government. Gen
orally speaking. they are guided by
the code Of honor that as they were
educated at the expense OF the gov
ernment and enlisted in its service 1,
has the right to the use Of their In.
ventions without payment Of royalty
or other money. There have been
many who have not considered them
selves SO bound. and have claimed
compensation for use OF their inveL.
tions.-The Bookman
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

tory explanation. I'd rather not be
overheard"
The girl doubted, was strongly in
clined to refuse him; then, perhaps
moved to compassion by his abject at
titude. she relented and agreed. Very
well" she said, and retaining the pic
ture moved swiftly before him into
the shadowed garden. He Jagged after
her. iuventing hundred impractic-
able yarns. She found her chair and
sat down with manner of hauteur
moderated by expectancy. He took
his place beside her.
Who sent you this photograph of
me?" she began to cross-examine him.
"A friend"
His name?"
I'm sorry can't tell you Just now"
on! Why did he send itY"
Because :" In his desperation
1t occurred to him to tell the truth-as
much OF 1t, at least. as his word to
Rutton would permit. Because it's
mine. My friend knew I had lost
IT."
How could 1t have been yours? Il
was taken in London a year ago. I
sent copies only to personal friends
who. l know. would not give them
away" She thought 1t over and added:
The Quains had no copy: it's quite
impossible that one should have got to
America"
None the less." he maintained
stubbornly. "it's mine. and got It in
America"
Il can hardly be expected to be-
lieve that"
I'm sorry"
You persist In saying that you got
It In American"
II must"
"When?"
After you left the Quains."
"How?" she propounded trium.
phantly.
Il can't tell you. except vaguely. II
you'll be content with the substance
OF the story. lacking details, for tho
present"
For the PRESENT. You mean you'll
tell me the whole truth"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

pistol that was with his travelling
things, upstairs in the Residency.
The native, reassured him with a
swift, obsequious gesture. Pardon.
sahib. and yours, sahiba, II l have
alarmed you. but am come on an err
rand of haste. seeking him who is
known as the Sahib David Amber"
Il am he. What do you want with
me?'
1T is only this. that have been
commissioned to bear to you. sahib''
The man fumbied hurriedly in the
folds OF his surtout. darting quick
glances OF apprehension round the
garden. Amber looked him over as
| closely as he could In the dim light,
but found him wholly stranger
| merely low-caste Hindu. counterpart
of a million others to be encountered
daily in the highways and bazars of
India. The Virginian's rising hope
that he might prove to be Labertouche
failed for want of encouragement; !;
the intruder was of q stature the
Engiishman could by no means have
counterfeited.
From whom come you?" he de
manded In the vernacular.
NAY. name that is unspoken
harms none, sahib." The native pro.
duced a small. thin. nat package and
thrust It into Amber's hands. with
permission. I go. sahib; It were un.
wise to linger-"
There is no answer?"
None, sahib." The man salaamed
and strobe away. seeming to melt
soundlessly into the foliage.
For a minute Amber remained
astare. The girls voice alone reused
him.
II think you are . very interesting
person, Mr.. Amber" she said. resum.
Ing her chair.
We'll! begin to think
this most uncommonly interesting
country" He laughed uncertainty.
turning the package over and over.
Upon my word! haven't the least
notion what this can bel"
why not bring It to tho light. and
fnd out3"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Sure, He Did the Rioh. rhIno,


Il hope 1t will be long time before
have such another test applied to
my honesty" downtown merchant
remarked as he returned from waii.
ing on customer. relates the st
Paul Dispatch. what was the
trouble?" asked his partner These
near-wool suits. An old fellow came
in just now and asked me the price
OF one. Seven dollars I told him
Speak louder!' he said. holding his
hand behind his ear. So yelled.
Seven dollars.' Eleven dollars
Too much! I'll give you nine!' he re-
Piled" His partner looked at the
speaker in alarm. 'Y'ou-er-oi
course. did the right thing" II guess
you can depend on me to do the right
thing" was the naughty retort. Then
he paused. You'd better get some
dollar bills when you go to the bank"
he remarked II just gave an old fel
low our last one for change"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

patience. and led the way back to the
gardens.
Pensive, the girl trained her long
skirts heedlessly over the dew
drenched grasses, Amber at her side,
himself speechless with an intangible,
ineluctable, unreasoning sense of ex-
pectancy. Never, he told himself. had
a lovers hour been more auspiciously
timed or staged; and this was his
hour, altogether hist II only
he might find the words Of wooing to
which his lips were strange! He
dared not delay; tomorrow 1t might
be too late; in the womb of the NOR
row world Of chances stirred-con-
tingencies that might in a breath set
them a world apart.
They found seats in the shadow of
a pepul.
Are you in the habit of indulging
in protracted silences?" she rallied
him gently. "Between friends of old
standing they're permissible, believe.
but"
"A days journey by tonga natures
acquaintanceship wonderfully" he OBJ
served abstrusely.
'Indeed?" She laughed.
"At least. hope so.'
He felt that he must be" making
progress: thus far he had been no
less inane than any average lover of
the stage or fiction. And he wonder
ed: was she laughing at him, softly.
there IN the shadows?
You see," she said, amused at his
relapse into reverie. you're incurable
and ungrateful. I'm trying my best
to be attractive and interesting, and
you won't pay me any attention what
ever. There must be something on
your mind. Is 1t this mysterious er-
rand that brings you so unexpectedly
to India-to Kuttarpur, Mr.. Amber?"
Yes" he answered truthfully.
And you won't tell me?"
II think I must" he said, bending
forward
There sounded stealthy rustling in
the shrubbery. The girl drew away
and rose with a startled exclamation
With bound, a man In native dress
sped from the shadows and paused
before them, painting.
Amber jumped up, overturning his
chair, and instinctively feeling for the
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

He assented meekly, having been
perfectly candid in his assertion that
he had no suspicion of what the
packet might contain, and a moment
later they stood beneath the window
OF Residency, from which a broad
SHAFT of light streamed out like vapor-
lied gold
Amber held the packet to the light;
1t was oblong, thin. stir. covered with
common paper. guiltless of superscrip-
ton, and sealed with mucilage. He
tore the covering, withdrew the en-
closure, and heard the girl gasp with
surprise. For himself, he was trans
hxed with CONSERVATION. His look
wavered in dismay between the girl
and the photograph in his hand-her
photograph, which had been stolen
from him aboard the Poonah.
She extended her hand imperiously.
"Give that to me, please, Mr. Am
ber," she insisted. He surrendered it
without word. "Mr Amber!" she
cried in voice that quivered with
wonder and resentment.
He faced her with a hang-dog air,
feeling that now indeed had his case
been made hopeless by this contre-
temps. "Confound Labertouche!" he
cried IN his ungrateful heart "Con-
found his NEEDING mystery-monger-
ing and hokus- -pokus!".
"Well?' inquired the girl sharply.
"Yes, Miss Farrell" He could in
vent nothing else to say.
"You-you are going to explain.
presume"
He shook his head in despair.
mo :"
What"
I've no explanation whatever to
make-that'd be adequate, 1 mean"
He saw that she was shaken by i'm
patience. II think" said she evenly
Il think you will find it best to let me
Judge of that. This Is my photograph.
How do you come to have It? What
right have you to it?"
Il ah - He STAN
mered and paused. acutely conscious
of the voices of the Englishmen, Far
rell. Raikes. and young Clarkson,
drifting out through the open window
of the drawing room. "If youth be
kind enough to return to our chairs" +"
he said, I'll try to make a satisfac-
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Precocious Willie.

pal" came little Willie's voice from
the darkness of the nursery.
Pa gave a bad imitation Of snore.
He was tired and did not wish to be
disturbed.
Pal" came the little voice again.
What is it. Willie?" replied his
father, sleepily.
"Tum in here. | want to asst you
sumpin'," said the lite voice.
So pa rose up from his down couch
and putting on his bathrobe and Slip
pers. marched into the nursery.
"Well, what Is 1t now?" he asked.
Say, pa" said little Willie, "if you
was to iced the COW on soap would she
give shaving ream?"-Harper's Week
ly.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Something to Show,

"Do you mean to tell me-" demand
ed Mr.. Sillicus angrily, that you ac-
tually ordered $40 worth of groceries
of total stranger, at prices less than
any wholesale dealer can buy them.
and paid for them in advanced"
Eyes, that's what 1 said," replied
his better half.
"And you hadn't sense enough to
see that it was barefaced swindle!"
roared Sillicus. well your moneys
gone now, and you have nothing to
show for it."
"Why. yes l have. John," said his
wife. Il have this mans receipt for
the ey."-Lippincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

| uot. "A GEAR friend or mine
owned the photograph He gave 1t to
me at my request. I came to India,
and on the steamer lost it; in spite
of my offer Of reward, I was obliged
to leave the boat without 1t, when we
got to Calcutta. My friend here
knew how highly valued it"
"Why?"
because I'd told him."
Il don't mean that Why do you
value 1t so highly?"
Because of its original" He took
heart of despair and plunged boldly.
She looked him over calmly. DO
you mean me to understand that you
told this friend you had followed me
to India because you were in love
with me?"
precisely. Thank you"
She laughed little, mockingly.
Are you, Mr.. Amber?"
I'm love with you? Yes"
"And how soon will you be free to
tell me the whole truth?"
only after we're married"
She laughed adorably. "Mr. Am
ber," she protested, you are danger
ous-you are delightful Do you really
believe shall ever marry you?"
Il hope SO. 1 came to India 10 ask
you-to use every means in my power
to make you marry me. You see,
love you"
And . and when is this to
happen, please-in the name of Inn
pudence?"
"As soon as I can persuade you-to
night, If you will"
"Oh!"
He was obliged to laugh with her
"or to morrow morning, at the very
latest" he amended seriously. "I
don't think we dare wait longer"
why is that?"
| Delays are perilous. There might
be another chap"
How can you be sure there isn't
already?"
He fell sober enough at this But
there isn't, is there, really?"
She delayed her reply provokingly.
At length, II don't see why / should
say" she observed, but 1 don't mind
telling you-no. there isn't-yet." And
|
from the window of the drawing room.
She stood up, answering clearly with
the assurance that she was coming,
and began deliberately to move to-
ward the house.
Amber followed. deeply anxious.
I've not offended you?"
| NO" she told him gravely, "but
you have both puzzled and mystified
me. I shall have to sleep on this be-
fore can make up my mind whether
or not to be offended"
And will you marry me?"
"Oh. dear! How do l know" she
laughed.
You won't give me a hint as to the
complexion of my chances?"
She paused, turning. THE chances,
Mr.. Amber" she said without aifecta-
ton or coquetry, ''are all in your ia
vor If you can prove your
case. l do like you very much, and
you have been successful in rousing
my interest in you to an astonishing
degree. But l shall have to
think 1t over; you must allow me at
least IL hours grace
You'll let me know tomorrow morn.
ing?"
yes"
"Early?"
You've already been hidden to
breakfast by Mr.. Raikes.'
Meanwhile. may 1 have my photo
graph"
Mine. II you please!
think not; IL my decision is favorable,
you shall have it back-after break.
fast"
Thank you." he said meekly. And
as they were entering the Residency
he hung back. I'm going now." he
said; ITS good night Will you re-
member you've not refused me the
privilege of hoping2"
I've told you l like you, Mr.. Am
ber." Impulsively she extended her
hand. Good night"
He bowed and put his lips to It;
and she did not resist.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
HOMESEEkERS excuRsI sIoN
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR.
ING 1911

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to great many
points In New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop.oyer
privileges. For detailed information.
rates, etc. call on your nearest Colo.
RADIO and Southern agent or address T.
e. Fisher. General Passenger Agent.
Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Bad for Pa.

Say, ma, does God see everything
we do?"
Eyes, my child"
even the little things around the
house, main the hail and dining
room and all around?"
Yes, my child, everywhere"
After a moments sympathetic con-
temptation in profound silence:
Gee, l wouldn't like to be pa
Lippincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
A Wise Fortune Teller.

While crossing the East Boston
ferry the other evening little fellow
approached me saying: "Tell yer for
tune for a nickel, mister
After a few words with the young
fellow l consented. He took my hand
and said: cat first l thought you
were going to become a rich man, but
it's al loft now"
asked him the reason.
well, you see. boss, anybody who
parts with his money on scheme like
1 played you for will never be one of
them financiers."
1 gave him another nickel for his
hilosophy.-Boston Traveller.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
A Business Suggestion.

Bobby had worn his mothers pa
tience to the limit.
You are a perfect little heathen!"
she remarked, giving way at last.
do you mean it?" demanded
Bobby.
Il do indeed" said his mother.
Then say, Ma" said Bobby, why
can't keep that ten cents week you
gimme for the Sunday school collec-
tion? l guess I'm as hard up as any
of the rest Of 'em."-Harper's Week
ly,
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Beat Him to IL.

whats the matter, little boy?"
"M-maw's gone an drowned all the
Kittens"
Dear! dear! Now, that's too bad"
yep, she p-promised-boo hoo!-
at c'u'd do 1.-THE Pathfinder
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
He Got a Reward,

when the teacher heard me swear,
she asked me where l learned It."
"What did you tell her?"
"Oh! 1 didn't give you away; I
blamed it on the parrot"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Way They picture En-.

First illustrator. Great Scott,
man! you're painting that apple an
awful size!"
Second Ditto-"I know it. It's to be
used in a nursery stock catalogue."-
Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Located.

Willis-What became of the fellow
who constructed the watch with 10000
separate pieces?
Gillis-I think I've got one Of his
automobiles now.-Puck
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Short on Currency.

did she marry the man who res
cued herr"
"Yes, and now she's discovered that
her life was the only thing he ever
saved"
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
A Tragic Proposition

81 see you play Hamlet" remarked
the novice.
Il do.' admitted Yorick Hamm.
''It's a tragedy, isn't it?"
Nearly always
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
Another Phase Of tho Problem.

Doubtless the servant girl problem
Is very annoying to you"
Very" responded the housewife. IL
have. a really desperate time getting
maids my clothes won't flt."
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

Is the sweliest
Wedding, Birthday
or Christmas Gift
cup and Saucer. a.;
80: Bread and But
Dish. :i.255: Spoon
up. VIII execute
,-guaarnteed satis-
for Holidays.
2402 e. Colfax Ave.
COLORADO.
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19

BON l. LOOK GWaSpiss ps1sg II sl Kind. Sf MER
log mailed free. Cor. 18th Flake. Denver
Gilpin observer., 1911-10-19
S,na; S;Is'.a CHINA

Salt and Pepper. 81
ter. 800; olive
Tray. &1.25: Cake
and Sugar. $3.50
work In any desigI
factory order now
Mrs. II. =. Hamer,
Denver,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1911-03-09
DYCUSBCKG.

Misses Lizzie Gled and Marion Rich
ards closed their school Feb. Oath with
a nice entertainment Friday NIGHT.
Mrs. Perez Brasher returned home
from Sedalia SATURDAY..
NJ. B. Charles was in Paducah one
day last week.
Prof. Charles Hust was in town
Thursday.
w. f. Charles returned from Farina,
ILL.,. Wednesday.
Miss Maude Richards has returned
TO her home from Brookport.
Mrs. Sue Barnes went to Caldwell
Springs Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgie Gregory, of
Thine, visited relatives here Sunday.
Miss Abe laird returned from
Crayne Sunday
Rev. LaRue filed his appointment at
the Baptist church Sunday.
Clarence Woodail, Of kuttawa. was
in town Friday.
An entertainment. the proceeds OF
which will go toward improving the
walks of the town will be giver
by the willing Workers" at tn,
Dycusburg town hall, SATURDAY. nigh,
March llth, 1911. The doings of the
'Lonelyville Social Club" cannot fai
to amuse you, and the Bachelor
pipe dreams on the eve of his wedding
will be sure to please you. The doors
open at 1870. Admission 10 and Il
cents.