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The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

In a sketch Of John r. Mclean in q
current magazine II Is narrated that ono
time a young reporter came into his office
and said: Il say. jack Whereupon
Mr.. Mclean replied: oh. my dear fell
low! Don't be SO beastly formal Call
NE Johnny"
Hail. veteran Of the Jests! Once more
you totter in
With eyes that blink against the light.
with lean and toothless grin.
flow we'll do We remember thee when
last you came around
Twas then to Central Nelson Miles your
Sen!le form was bound.
4 young recruit stepped up to Miles with
miles" or something else
lust as presumptuous. and Miles retort-
ed: Call me Nelse!"
Again: Twas In the d;resul days when
Washington's command
Was suffering the pangs OF want-that
brave and trusty band.
The Father of His Country trudScd the
snow Mt Valley Forge.
When UP there came an orderly and said
unto him: "George"'
And Washington. they tell. turned round
and Eayly mvrmured:. "Bosh!
Don't be 50 ceremonial, Why dom: you
cal! We 'Wash'?"
Again: When julius Caesar led his sol.
6iers into Gaul
A green and Sawky Roman thought upon
the chief to call.
rhe husky younCster found his tent. and
this is wholly true.
He grasped the great commanders hand
with: Caesar. how d'y' do"
The mighty soldier sized him up with
Eianccs calm and cool
And smiled: Tut. tut! Don't be so glum.
Why don't yor call me Jule'?"
When Thothmes built the pyramid. mes
senger was sent
To tell him how the work went on.
Thothmes was in his tent
With forty slaves Attaining him with
fans swung on n rope.
The messenger remarked: Hello. Say,
Thothmes. here's the dope"
Then Thothmes rose in kinSiy style. and
spake in accents wroth:
why are You putting on such Tugs?
Why don't you call me 'Thoth'?'
Hail. veteran OF all the jests: Methuselah
laughed Mt you.
And Noah took you on the ark to cheer
the voyage through.
But long ere that old Enoch laughed I'M
til he lost his breath
When lie first heard YOU from the lips of
his old father. Seth.
And Adam in the land Of Nod one day
said to a lad:
Don't stand on form with me. my boy.
Why don't you call me ADJ"
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness Of the fabric Is
hidden behind q paste Of varying
thickness. which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
Ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Ing three bottles ! noticed change.
My appetite got better. SO I kept on.
never discouraged. Finally I seemed
not to cough so much and the pains in
my chest got better and could rest at
night.
Il am we'll now and cured OF a chronic
cough and sore throat. / cannot tell
you how grateful 1 am, and ! cannot
thank Pcruna enough. 1t has cured
where doctors have failed ard talk
Peruna wherever go. recommend 1t to
everybody People who think they
have consumption better give It
trial" : g. 49,
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
MANY DEFINED PRINCIPLES
in PRUNING FRUIT TREES
Adapted Forming Top
Of Tree Several Distinct Systems Are


open enough SO that the sunlight can
get into the center of the tree. thus
adding much to the color of the fruit.
By cutting each seasons growth back
to within a few buds of the last sea.
sons growth the tree is made to grow
much stockier than II otherwise
would.
The pruning after the third year
is very similar to that given in the
third year. Three or four twigs are
selected on each growth. the others
cut out, and the remaining twigs cut
back. All cross limbs or limbs that
are too close together. or that rub
together should be cut out
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
D,oojno Spruce Gum.

There will be q crusade In spruce
gum digging in the Maine woods this
winter. About twenty men will leave
Skowhegan within a short time to be-
gin gum digging operations near Jack
man. Gum has grown scarce In the
last few years and the demand is SO
great that it has become business to
many Maine men. Last year James
Carey, Frank Croning and Joe Cass
dug 1900 pounds and sold 1t all In
Maine. 1t is estimated that from So.
coo to 100000 pounds will be dug this
season.-Kenne5ec (Me.) Journal
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
A Great Mind.

'See that well dressed man across
the street? Well. a year ago he was
about as poor as they make 'em.
Hadn't a cent to his name, and his
clothes were ragged and torn"
He certainly looks prosperous. Did
he fall heir to something's"
'Better'n that. He was one Of
these studious. dreamy fellows, and
worked for years and years on a new
health food
%. that explains 1t all. I tell you
these health food people are selling
their stuff by the ton"
But he never sold an ounce of 1t
as health food"
HE didn't? Did the other manufac-
-;urers buy him or"
NO. But when the coal famine
struck the country he had just per-
:ected his invention. and. being a man
that realized the popular demand. he
advertised his product as Burma
Quick-a.' and sold all he could turn
out as a substitute for coal"
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

The editors Of Health Hints and
Questions and Answers" have one Ques-
ton that Is put to them more often than
any other. and which. strangely enough,
That IL How can I cure my constipa-
tion?''
Dr. Caldwell. an eminent specialist In
has looked the whole field over. has prac-
tised the speciality for forty years and Is
convinced that the ingredients contained
In what Is cailei DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin has the best claim to attention
from constipated people.
It's success In the cure OF stubborn con-
Stipat.on he's done much to diSplace tie
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
His Troubles.

Il tell you." said the man with the
pessimistic eyes. "a person shouldn't
believe the half that he hears now
adays.".
Maybe you're right" answered the
man with the shiny bald spot, but
here Of late I've got so blame deaf
can't hear the half that is said to
me-"
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
II Wasn't a Fire.

The principal of one OF the New
York East Side night schools was en-
rolling a new pupil. who was logged
out in suit of clothes so new that
IT hurt him. Just before the boy cama
in the principal had heard the sound
Of fire engines in the street.
What is your name?" the principal
asked the lad.
Tom Dugan," was the reply.
Where was the fire, Tommy"
asked the principal as he wrote down
the name. There was no reply; only
Q scrowl.
Il say. where was the fire." repeat.
I'd the principal.
Don't git gay wit me-" was the
somewhat astonishing answer. Deere
wasn't no fire. see? l bought dis here
suit and paid seven-ffty for It."
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
(By r. W. FISHERY

1t is known that heavy pruning OF
the tops of fruit trees in winter or
during the dormant period has a tend
ency to produce wood growth, or
cause the trees to grow larger. This
is due to the fact that when pruning
is done when the tree is dormant the
plant food which is taken up by the
roots early in the spring is concen-
trated into a smaller portion of the
top and results in the very rapid
growth of the parts left. Weak trees
are often forced into vigorous growth
by heavy top pruning which is done
in the winter or early spring.
When vigorous plants are given
heavy winter pruning water sprouts
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
WARREN IS SHC.JE LENIENCY
Socialistic Editor Convicted Of Mis-
using the Mails Has Sentence
Computed by President.

Washington.-Presid Taft We'd
nesday committed the sentence of FreI
d. Warren, the .Socialistic editor who
was recently sentenced to six
months Imprisonment and $500 fine,
by striking out the Imprisonment and
reducing the fine to 500. to be co..
lected by civil process only. Warren
was convicted in the federal court Of
a technical misuseso the mails.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

use Of salts. waters. strong cathartic0
and such things. Syrup Pepsin. by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
again do their work naturally. and with
nerves, brings about a lasting cure.
Among it's strongest supporters are Mr..
John Graveline Of IS Milwaukee Ave-.
Detroit. Mich. Mr.. ]. A. Vernon Of Okla
hona City and thousands Of others. u
can be obtained Of any druggist at nifty
cents and one dollar bottle. or II you
want to try II first a free sample bottle
can be obtained by writing the doctor
For the free sample address DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 2ol Caldwell building. Mont.
cello. III
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Brooder Is Difficult.

After the chicks are Matched the
most difficult part of the business is
confronted running the brooder. New.
ertheless you can raise more chicks
with the brooder than the hens will
raise if you give them the proper at
tention. 1t is as easy to care for
80 chickens in brooder as it is to
look after a hen with a dozen
chickens.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Money Value of Manure

Manure from the barnyard adds hui
mus to the soil; and humus acts like
sponge, retaining moisture in the
soil, making it more capable Of alb.
sorbing a heavy rainfall and Of hold.
ing it there longer. The moral, there
fore, is to save and carefully spread
all barnyard manure over the fields.
Manure is worth dollars, and will put
dollars into the farmers pockets
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
MAKES HANDY
FIRE ESCAPE
Stout Knotted Rope Makes Excel.
ent Substitute for Ladder
Any Cool Headcd Person
Can Use Il.

It is not feasible to have a ladder at
every window, and in case of fire peo-
pie in the second story are often in
danger of their lives. For safety. tie
large knots in a strong rope. coil it
neatly on the floor or some place
where it can be found Immediately in
the dark. Make loop at one end so
it may be Topped around bed post
or a stout hook placed in the window
frame. In case of fire throw out the
loose end of the rope and scramble
out. ANY coolheaded person can
wriggle down a rope of this kind, al
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Increased Tariffs Are Held Up.

Observation-Disclosures In freight
rates on fruits and vegetables from
Chicago and Milwaukee to various des-
tinations in other states. flied with the
interstate commerce commission and
made effective Wednesday, were sus-
pended by the commission until Juno
1, 1911. The tariffs were filed by the
Chicago & Northwestern and the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railways.
The commission is of the opinion that
the advances are too radical and will
make an investigation of their rea-
sonableness.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Corn Producer Wins $500.

Perley G.. Davis of CRANKY. Mass.
sets a new worlds record for corn this
years production, and was given \
$500 award by the New England
Corn exposition judges. The record
was made on one acre of land, from
which Mr.. Davis harvested 1887
bushels of crib dry yellow flint corn.
His yield at harvest time was 127
bushels of shel!ed corn.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

should be cut out. making the cut
near the main stem and parallel to
it. The remaining branches should be
cut back to within three or four buds
of the main stem, making the cut just
above a strong bud.
In the spring of the third year all
but three or four branches are cut
out. including the terminal branch.
and the others are cut back to within
three or four buds fthe stem from
which they grow, the idea being to
produce three or four well developed
and we'll situated twigs on each
dbnch each year, and having the
branches so placed that the tree will
grow into a symmetrical form and be
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Australian Wool Industry.

1t has been calculated that the in
dustry of wool production brings Aus
tralia an annual return of from $780,
100000 to s175,00O.000. But this does
not include the returns from the sales
of sheep. stud and flock, and the large
quantity disposed of at the yards for
local consumption. Possibly all these
bring the total up to $3.50, 0OO. 900 q
pear.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Affected.

business is business. young man."
said the employer. This thing Of
your coming to work at ten in the
morning is not right. have to be on
duty at eight in the morning. What
do you think Of that?"
Eight in the morning! My dear,
sir, you have my sympathy"
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Cleveland Memorial Grows.

Princeton. n. 1.-THE committee OF
tine Cleveland Monument association.
in charge of the fund for the memoir.
al to the late President Grover Cleve-
land, is making every effort to have
the necessary 100000 subscribed By
March is, Mr.. CIeveiand's birthday.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
HAD THROAT
TROUBLE SINCE
CHILDHOOD
an Treatments Failed. Relieved
by Peruna.

Mrs. VIM Hob
mann. 2764 Lincoln
Ave-, Chicago. Ill,
writes:
II suffered with
catarrh of the bron-
chial tubes and had
a terrible cough ever
since a child.
81 would sit up in
bed with pillow
propped up behind
me, but 8 till tn e
cough "OuAO HUI III
me sleep. I thought
and everybody else
that I had consump-
ton.
$50 reading the
papers about Fe-
runa I decided to
try wit h 1T the
least bit Of hope that
It would do me any
CnnJ Pm. after f9F l..
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
IoodS
Sarsa pariIIa

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures paleness, nervousness,
builds up the whole system.
Get it today in usual liquid form OF
chocolated tablets called SarOata0os
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

the waste of small farm. and more
in proportion where the farm is larg-
er. Colts and pigs are worth about
10 cents a pound live weight, and
this is good money for the products
they consume.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
The Scorcher's Fate.

The Cannibal Kirg-See here. what
was that dish you served up at lunch?
The Cook-Stewed cyclist, your ma
jesiy.
The Cannibal knight tasted very
burnt.
TIE Cook-Well, he was scorching
when We caught him. your majesty
Sketch.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Raising the Temperature.
Frank had been sent to the hard
ware store for q thermometer.
Did mother say what si1e?" asked
the clerk.
"Oh," answered Frank, gimme the
biggest one you've got. It's to warm
my bedroom Success Maya,
zine.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Profits From the Increase.

Every farmer. regardless of how
small a farm he owns. should keep
and breed at least one mare and one
or two sows. A young colt or two and
several pigs can be kept practically on
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Wrestler Not = Murderer.

Edwardsville. nl-George Burton Of
Alton. a wrestler, who killed two men
by strangling them with his hare
hands. was found not guilty ty .
fury.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

II takes more than mushy manner
to make one a minister Of the bread
of life
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
a Handy Fire Escape.

though they may blister their hands
or get a slight fall in doing SO. but
even so, it it is better than being
roasted.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Boosting OF saying what you think
IL often an excuse for not thinking
what you say.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Mrs. vinslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teethina. softens the gIrus. reduces iniamma-
ton, ailays pain. cures wind collie, &c bottle.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Farms for Rent o. Sale on Crop pay
ments. j. MULHALL, Sioux City, la.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

The life absolutely sincere to the
best II knows is the best sermon any
can preach
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Unhappy Lad.

"Dere. O. course me Sunday school
teacher d have to come along just as
I'd studied up a brand new crossword
to say at Hickey Murphy. An now
dat she's gone by I can't remember
what de word vast"
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

A dead heart enjoys being lively
conscience-on others affairs.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
ISke LAXATIVE 1RONO Qu!nino TAblees
DruGHtsts nfund money II it fAils 70 cure. r w
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Lewis Single Binder, the famous straight
Sc cisar-lnnual sale 100000.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

Love making IL one kind Of cold
picnic.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
Afraid Of Disbursement.

She-Aren't you going to ask papa
tonight. George?
He-No, dear I think Id better
not. / want TO have my picture taken
Observation-Disclosures Statesman.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

NGI<6: 7es%<
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15

are often produced, because there is
more plant food sent up from the
roots than the top area can use, re-
sulting in the growth of dormant Ia
teral buds.
The Columbus journal., 1911-02-15
w. L. DOUGLAS
|9EsS59aXsls3. $3.50 & "a SHOES ssos o ::Es

IF YOU COULD VISIT w. L. DOUGLAS LARGE
FACTORlES AT BROCKTON. MASS. and see how
Douglas shoes made would then under
stand why dollar Tor dollar they hold
shape look and 6t better and longer than
3350or $500 shoes buy. Quality made
W. L. Douglas shoes q household eyervWhere.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
NEW YORK PRODUCE N,nkrr,

New York. December is.-Flour-ri-m
win fair inquiry. Rye FIour-Strady
L'uckwhcat Flour-Quiet. Corumea!-s,cadv
nEc-''u'.t' Barlcy--stcady. Wheat-Stronc
M .e : RED o,7sc. elevator oxpor, basis and
s9isc I: o. b. hnoat. Options closed 80
net higher. December es,sc.; MAJ 10.
SeFA--tiTm; export, new, 79%.c. (. o. H.
ihoat. options nominal. OatE-FIr,n. .ta,.
aFd white. "i1ic. elevator; No. ?, 5iMc On.
lions nominal. ~
rork-sready. Bae.-Fir.n Lard-s,eadv
Ia"oW and fotroeum-Sieady. Wooi-oujct
Hos!n-Flrm Turpentinc-t.uiet Molnssss
9leaaE. Hicc-F!rm. Coffcc--Futur.s closed
steady at net advance of Sf!u poin..
slot steady; lilo. No. {, ;iS q Ike; s,nto,
90 60 . i0".c mid quiet. Cordova. 49,. n
..':c hohi!!a! Butter and Cheese-Firfn
Esss-'unsettled. Poiatoes-weusrr; rt.r.
nuda late crop. barrel. HQ %; Southern.
| ate crop. s2oed:.7S; Maine, bag, s.75sos5.
| Long Island, barrel. $325as.5j; State in
ah!H. per $50 pounds. s:751@S; british.
per 10 pounds. sl.2jQ 30; Jersey sweets
oaFtc.s, '.62g35o Cabnases-.Steady: RED.
ton. 'fg%.co: Danish seed. s29g $50; DO
:neSlc' S!i 1900. FrelEhts-Firm: cattop
TO Liverpool, per 70, pounds. I'd .ran 80
Liverpool S'=d; grain to London. 4d. Pea.
nu's--steadFi ihnc% handplcked Virginia
S'ac' virginia shelter. nos ana :, az,
Sottonsecd OIL was higher early on wcsf
| eEh speculative buy:ng OF late months b;I.
cased OH late in the session owing 20 win
ura"al OF supper, and with tho la,c sot
oacE IN lard Futures clOscd .n5 ncjn,.
/ net !oi"cr. Docsmbc!. k3la5s,. I,nn,r
5@ha52': February 63id5.. Mar,t -
vi; Aprii. "'i:a Us; prime crude iI9a 90.
prime summer yellow 5.S9a5ie prime win.
tor yellow. 509s.lo. prime snmmcr ,,ht.s
| { a155.,o "h''e'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
Y ork
Stock Market

New York, December lS.-priccs
moved in hesitatins, uncertain way
today on the stock Exchange. The
nndcrtonc was heavy, and toward the
decidedly downward, SO that at the
close losses of point or SO were fire.
:luent. There was evidence throughout
the session OF considerable pressure on
some OF the speculative Iavorites.
whivh perhaps registered the CON
rlusion OF professional traders that
the advance had CONC far enough TO
justify expectations Of reaction.
The movement seemed to bear no
relation 10 outside influences. which
AN the whole were Favorable. The inn
provement of the banks position, as
shown by the weekly clearing house
report. and the huge gain in foreign
year were developments over the end
If the week on which bull traders re-
lied for some Improvement. but no re-
spcnsc was made to these influences.
\ few issues, inclu,ssng lchigh Val
ley. the Fries and sovu of the Copper
stocks. showed fair degree of
strength, but yielded later under
steady supply. I-ehigh Valley was the
est price in several months. The only
explanation offered for the strength
OF this stock -Iss the reiterated rcpcr,
that the management would soon out
pamy's coal lands from the railroad
property.
tnltcu states SleSl OlSptdSeN ncAo
oi it's recent strength. 1t moved with
the other iudustriniS and closed
;ont OF.
tcrcst was attached TO the trading in
linton Pacific, which has been sold
Freely for several days. The stock WAS
Under pressure throughout the day. lis
hcaviness acted as drag on the mar
Ect, and was influential in depressing
prices a; tile close.
'rhc inflow OF cash from the interior
zone IN the money market. Bonds
were irregular. Total sales. par value,
.3.S0S.U00. United States bonds were
unchanged on call.
Total sales for tho day. $4,000
shares. including Tobacco, 100: AT,
,antic Coast Line. 600: Chesapeake and
Ohio. 1880: Louisville and Nashville,
200: Norfolk and WESTERN. l.400
Reading, $500; Southern Railway.
300: Southern preferred. 100; Union
Pacific 10000: United states Steel.
ii9,4oO: Virginia Carolina Chemical,
500: Lehigh Valley. $500.
New York. December lS-Money on
call steady, l-2I rs per cent; rul
ing rate, 8 ga: closing bid, ga: of
feTcd at 1. Time loans soft and dull:
sixty days and ninety days. 4@4 Ia
per cent: sin months, "A Is per cent.
crime mercantile paper. 1-4Gi IL
Der cent. Sterling exchange firm, with
actual business IN bankers bills At
s4.S3c5 for sixty days. and At S4.S64o
Tor demand Commercial bills. si.S: =.
Bar silver. 81 IS. Mexican dollars, iS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-19
COTTON MARKETS.

New YORK, December is,--ContinucG active
covering aud support from trade sources
caused quite n shuCp advance in the cot.
ton market after q lower opening to-day
but prices cascd an again IN the late trad.
'!nE, and the close was barely steady, net :
points higher 10 points lower Tho South
VAS seller On tho advance. ami there wa,
local selling for 4 turn, bu; offerings did
20, seem heavy enough to mako much i'm,
ITessicn ON prices unt!l active months mao
;hown net Gain OF from 6mi3 points. Then
epo!!s that Spots were offered u iittlc
more f:eeIy IN The interior we're accompan.
.ra by increased pressure, which Included
Eed!!ziEs ~ .acent buyers Tor turn. and
~" market sold OF sharply IN tho last hall
Eeecia,s today 9?.ss2 Daie. asa!ns, .o.su
1857 week and CTS las; year. Fo-day's re.
ccipts 4 New Orleans 1853 bales against
l3isi bales ias; year: al Galveston I5.osi
"aits against l9.1is last year. and a; Hous.
ION =S,@T eaies against -2::i last year