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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Traditions - Mother Shipten.
OF IN British prophets Mother Ship
ton n beyond doubt the Most cele-
hated She was, in fact. all that a
prophet and witch should be. IN
stranee contrast to the serious and
scientiiac nostradamus The day she
vas born the sky became dark and
gloomy and. according to her biosra-
nher. "belcht out nothing for an hour
but flames, laundering after a most
hideous manner" Her personal ap-
pear,nce. described by her admiring
bioerapher in 16G2. IL scarcely fatter-
ing: "Her physiognomy was 50 mis-
shapen that II IL altogether impossible
to express fully in words or for the
most ingenious to line her In colors.
though many persons Of eminent quail
i,cations in that line have often at
tempted 1t. but without success
Metropolitan Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Some of the parents of the boys of the city have
asked to call attention to the practice of selling cigar
ets to boys which prevails to extent here else
where. Any boy is liable to arrest for smoking cigar
cites, and may be released furnishing the information
where he received them, whether bought given
to him. This act applies not only manufactured cigar
cites, papers WELL The school board will also be
asked take hold of the matter and assist in stamping
out the evil.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
The Demons.

'Critics are fine chaps" said an Eng
lish actor, but l must confess that
when they condemn your play you feel
annoyed.
81 wonder why We call the people
in the top Of the house godsr an ac-
tress asked an unsuccessful playwright
once.
ave do that the unsuccessful play
wright answered, so as to distinguish
them from the people In the bottom OF
the house who write the criticisms.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Lost-a gold g Id hat-pin, Persian
setting, between Lutheran church and
Ninth street on September II. Find
er please leave at this office and re-
ceive reward.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

There has been some complaint made about the pra-
ctice of automobile drivers who occasionally
drive their machines down the with but lamp
burning. serious collision narrowly averted one
last week account of careessnes in this matter
is much easier light two lamps than it would be to
repair the damages that might result from single light
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

A vote for Gideon Braun for county superintendent
is vote for a young who knows Platte county
conditions thoroughly and whose interest is in
Platte county, Having lived here practically all his
fe and always wide awake he is in touch with con-
dtons and having devoted his experience largely to the
rural schools with which he will have mostly to deal,
he will be in position to do for the rural schools
and teachers than whose experience has not been
SUCH
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Hon. c. w. Poole of Tecumseh. editor of the Jour-
Tribunal of that city, speaker of the Nebraska house
Of representatives in 1909 and who defeated for
secretary of last year by less than hundred major
ity, in the city Monday. Mr. Poole is candidate
for the democratic nomination for governor for next
springs primaries, and is very popular in his home dis
trict
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

"Mike. didn't you have some trouble
when you landed at New York"
'Divil bit. sor."
"You hadn't any password admitting
YOU to the country. had yOu?"
mo, sOr. but before ] had been IN
the country tin days l had the grip
Chicago Tribune.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
u Depends.

An actor and 4 retired army man
were discussing the perils Of their re-
spective callinss.
How would you like to stand with
shells bursting all round you" the
general demanded.
SWELL" replied the actor, 1T depends
on the age Of the egg"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Mr.. Voter, you will make no mistake in casting
your ballot for John Hayes for county clerk He does
not appeal your the ground of having been
your beneficiary through years of public support. but
rather because of having the necessary qualifications for
the position and because he will earn his salary by saw
ing part of what is now paid for clerk hire.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

About year ago w. D. Oldham came to Columbus
to tell what renegade Mr.. Bryan to oppose the
election of the democratic candidate for governor To-
evening, Mr. Bryan will be here to tell what
a magnificent Mr.. Oldham u.s. and why he should be
placed on the supreme bench. How forgivng! Or is
it?
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

We not generally superstitous. but it seems
strange that many people should find themselves in the
coils of the law within three four days before at
ter Friday, the 18th.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
Not Always Desirable.

"Shall we advertise for man with
experienceT'
"Well. / don't know. The last man
had so much experience that We
couldn't teach him anything. Pitts
burg Post.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Doctor-YOur wife needs outdoor ex-
ercise more than anything else. Illus
band--Rut she won't 60 out. What am
l to do? Doctor-Give her plenty Of
money to shop with.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Some taxpayers always read the official proceedings
of the county board occasionally d. some never.
We hope will fail read the record of the meet
ing last week when it shall be published.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Why are laundry women the most
f0rgiving Of their sex? Because the
more cuffs you give them the more
they will do for You.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

In reference to tho recent speeches
Of Mr.. Bryan. the Beatrice Express ~
marks: mr.. Bryan. who was nstru-
mental in the swallowing Of the popu-
list party by the democrats. IL appar.
emily anxious to repeat tho perform
ance. using tho progressive republic
ans as victims this time. In his Beat
rice speech he was very insistent that
the progressive republicans vote The
democratic ticket this year a. . ~
buke to the stand-pat element q ne
republican party. He had it figured out
that such action on the progressiveo'
part would greatly strengthen their
cause next year. though he didn't ex-
actly explain his process Of reasoning
in arriving at the conclusion. He
urged progressive republicans to de-
sert their ticket and help the demo.
Gratis elect such men as Hartman. can
didate for railway commissioned.
though it is pretty generally under.
stood that Hartman is the candidate
of the railroads and that they are
backing his candidacy. . condition ab-
horrent to all Nebraska progressivos
If Mr.. Bryan IL working for progres
without regard to party, az he claims,
he is taking a mighty queer position
when he makes such proposals to the
progressive republicans. He would
have them sacrifice the progressives
on the republican ticket in Nebraska
this year. simply as means Of re-
venge on the stand-patters-which
would be q poor method Of convincing
the country that they are fighting for
principle alone"
Men who have been tested and have
made good are On the republican
tickets this yea1oand they are entt
tied 70 the hearty support Of every
republican voter.
At the republican state convention
tho amendment to the state pat
form-that the republicans Of Nc
brasks get together and stay together
was unanimously adopted: ana
since that time the rank and file have
been doing that very thing. notwfth'
standing reports from Tie dsmoefsoe
camp to the contrary.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE
From Headquarters Republican
State Central Committee,
Omaha.


/ StatS Sehki ~ SoHalhAetSSs
Omaha
| II republicans are to DO successful
In tho presidential campaign next
year they must eject the full state
ticket this year.
It seems to BE- the intention Of the
democrats to try to elect their state
ticket this fall by endeavoring to
create discord in the republican ranks
rather than BY presenting the merits
Of their candidates.
The Nebraska law insuring inspeo.
ton and uniform tests In dairy prod.
ucts-a republican measure-benefits
both country and city folks. 1t 10
| another example Of what has been
done by the republican party.
When prominent democrats Do
nounce their party nominee as hav.
ing been q pass distributor and cor
poration tool, does 1t not appeal to
you that it 10 rather wise policy to
vote for the republican candidate for
that particular office?
The republican parts has been the
party to accomplish things in Ne
braska for the real benefit of the peo-
- thA txrn
senger rate law. the ani-railrOad pass
law, the direct primary law, legisla-
ton reducing express rates-end
many other good laws that have t.
suited directly to the benefit Of No
braska. Vote with the party that has
done 50 much for the state.
Republicans believe in a fair. i'm
partial judiciary Of the highest order.
and they had that in mind when they
chose their party nominees from the
candidates at the primary. They
were not named by a convention com
posed Of q few men. but by the votes
Of . majority Of ell the republicans In
the state.
The republican party has saved
money for Nebraska tai payers. Look
at the legislative appropriations, -
taken from the reports Of the stato
auditor. The total amount Of appro.
priations made b. the 1907 legislature
(republican), was 1896, 257.s1. Two
years later the democratic legislature
Increased that nearly milhon dollars
and Appropriated 5000. 754.19. The
last legislature (democrztic) went
still higher and the appropriations
reached Q total Of $6.1s4.s6a.7l. This
increase Of nearly two million dollars
under democratic management in four
years certainly has not reduced your
taxes. The republican party stands
for economy and efficiency. IT. rec.
ord bears out the statement
What assurance does Mr.. BryaA
wish to give the republicans whom he
II asking to support tho dsmocssdc
ticket this fall? Does he wish ID to
believe that the democrats will 70!
turn the favor and support the repub-
lican nominee at tho next electionr
Or IL his motive Q purely selfish one
Of asking these republicans to desert
their party ranks to assist the demo
Gratis this fall? Does Mr.. Bryan feel
that II Is only with the aid Of repub-
lican votes that his party can be vic
torious this year1 Tho final analysis
Of Mr.. Bryan's speeches II simply
this: He wants republicans to vote
with the democrats this fall. 30 that
the democratic ticket may be elected
and the republican party disrptsA -
yond the hope Of making . sucesssenI
fight in the preoadential canpai0 q
1exs yeoI. y i !
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
Knew All About q.

do any perquisites come in your way
at the Officer" Not much they don't.
We have q husky janitOr who throws
them kind Of folks Out."-BaltimOre
American.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
Poor veniee.

Friend-And were you ever in Ven
ice? Mr.. Richquick-Yes. Slowest
town I was ever in The sewers were
busted all the time We were there!-
Puck.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18
4 Warm Welcome.

Sapleigh-Are you positive that Miss
Cutter IS not in? The Maid-Hes. SIR.
I'd lose my job II I wasn't-Bostoo
Transcript.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Meet me at the Owl dance
October 20.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Wanted-A girl for gen.
eral homework. L.Cerrard,
40 West 18th Sc.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

It seems to Be the intention Of the
democrats to try to elect their state
ticket this fall by ende=voring to
create discord in the republican ranks
rather than BY presenting the merits
Of their candidates.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Men who have been tested and have
made good are On the republican
tickets this yeaF-and they are entt
tied 70 the hearty support Of every
republican voter.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

If republicans are to bs successful
In tho presidential campaign next
year they must eject the full state
ticket this year.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

The Nebraska law insuring inspeo-
ton and uniform tests in dairy prod
ucts-a republican measure-bene6ts
both country and city folks. 1t 10
another example Of what has been
done by the republican party.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

When prominent democrats Do
nounce their party nominee as hav.
ing been a pass distributor and cor.
poration tool, does it not appeal to
you that it 10 rather a wise policy to
vote for the republican candidate for
that particular office?
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-18

Republicans believe in a fair. i'm
partial judiciary Of the highest order.
and they had that in mind when they
chose their party nominees from the
candidates at the primary. They
were not named by a convention com
posed Of q few men. but by the votes
Of . majority Of ell the republicans In
the state.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
An Army Service Corps.

Senator Du Points bill to create an
army service corps has the full approval
OF military experts and authorities. All
are satisfied that it will fill long-felt
want The purpose of the new corps
will be to relieve the line of much
labor that is not military which it is
compelled to perform The service corps
will be an auxiliary to the Quarter
master Generals Department, and it is
to be composed of men OF all trades
1t is to be formed on the same lines as
the so-called train regiments in the Ger
man army. the establishment of which
has proved such a great success during
maneuvers and campaigns. The work
of a service corps at present is done
by detachments from the line. thus
weakening regiments in numbers, and
moreover, producing discomfort among
men who have enlisted to be soldiers.
not laborers.
Officers when trying to persuade men
whose term of service has expired to
re-enlist often are told that men enter
the army to become soldiers, not labor
ers. to be used for all kinds OF work
The military authorities will welcome
the adjustment Of a practice which
transforms good soldiers into day labor
ers in uniform.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05

aspirant, Mr. White, would be the Will
lam v. Judson of the triumvirate. So
far as we can learn, Mr.. White has
had no military experience. He would
thus lack some of the qualities which
have made Engineer Commissioners IA
nous. Perhaps. however, Mount Raj
nier might suffer this deprivation and
still continue to exist -.
We expect to sec the good citizens
of Mount Rainier fall all over themselves
in their haste to adopt our suggestion
We cannot imagine why they should de-
scend into the slough of political con-
test when they can stand upon the high
peak of rectitude and quiet Why should
they trouble themselves with mass
meetings and election days? Why main-
tain city council when they can find
three able and intelligent gentlemen
who will manage their affairs?
The idea is absurd Some of these
days the people of Mount Rainier will
see the error of their ways
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
At Three Thousand Per.

The four candidates for United States
Senator in Virginia have been assessed
5000 each by the Democratic State
committee to meet the expenses of the
primary which is to be held mex. Sep
tember
Great is the honor of being United
States Senator and no doubt each of
the four aspirants is quite willing to dig
down into his jeans for the requisite
three thousand 1t is perfectly proper,
too, that the expense should not be
borne by the State. The primary is
purely a party proposition, and those
who dance should pay the fiddler. At
the same time, one wonders what is
to be the end of system which thus
imposes a heavy financial burden upon
the candidates In the case of Senator
Rayner. of Maryland, for instance. a
very large draft was made upon his
resources to meet the expenses Of pri-
mary at which his selection was a fore
gone conclusion, because he had no op-
ponent. In other States, men who have
sought the Senatorial toga have been
made to pay dearly for the honor. Even,
in Virginia the assessed amount is only
a small proportion of the cost which
will be ultimately entailed by reason OF
organization and travelling expenses.
Carried to its logical conclusion, this
means that either only rich men will be
able to afford the luxury of Senatorial
contest, or else that the man in mod
crate circumstances must receive hnan-
cial aid from persons or corporations
who will expect substantial benefits in
return. Neither proposition has a.
healthy look However. let us not bor-
row trouble 1t is sufficient to know
for the present that we are to have a
political drama staged in Virginia at a.
cost of SI2ooo. for which the star per-
formers are to pay. We have no doubt
1t will be a performance we'll worth
the price
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
Real Illumination.

The District Commissioners several
weeks ago designated large area, CON-
prising number Of streets radiating
from the White House, in which to in
stall new Ioo-candiepower incandescent
lights, similar to those now in use in
Sixteenth street
This is the beginning of a movement
to replace with powerful lamps the
illumination now mostly in use in the
city Before long the entire business
section, as well as a very large portion
of the residential streets, will be en-
braced in the new scheme, which, when
completed, will make Washington a
magnifcently lighted city. This is as it
should be in the Capital of the nation.
The ill-lighted condition of many of OUR
thoroughfares demonstrates the neces-
sity for improvement There are streets
and avenues here where travel after
dark is fraught with danger, especially
in these days of the fast-moving auto
mobile
Washington has parks, trees, man.
sions, public buildings, institutions, and
fine streets. When it becomes a really
well lighted city it will have another
Jewel in its crown.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
Outings OF Our Commercial Bodies.

The official declaration by the Board
of Trade some time ago to observe the
regular annual outing of that body by
a shad bak. on the shores of the Poto-
mac now las been followed by the an
nouncemens by the Chamber of Com
merce to celebrate its annual day of
pleasure by an all-sca trip to New York
via Old Point Comfort
Merchants as we'll as men in all walks
of life need recreation What is neces-
sity for the clerk, the artisan. the work
ingman, the professional man, applies with
equal force, perhaps with even greater
force, to employers. 1t is good thing
for them u throw aside the worry OF
business. Let them cavort and chortle
together, forgetting the responsibilities
on their shoulders. Let them enjoy
life in this best of all worlds, rejuve-
mated by sunshine and spring They
will return with greater vigor to as
sumo their positions as useful and pro-
gressive members of the community.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
A Suggestion to Mount Rainier.

The more we think Of it the more
impressed are we with the fact that
Mount Rainier ought to have commits
sion form of government 1t is a new
and thriving municipality. and its future
is assured if il will only begin Alright.
As there have been only two elections.
the citizens have not yet acquired the
voting habit
As the possibilities are unfolded, Mount
Rainier looms large upon the horizon.
The whole plan could be so admirably
executed. The Hon. Joseph Theophilus
Kirk Plant. by virtue of his recent vic
tory, would be the Cuno H. Rudolph
of the board Upon him would be be-
slowed the proud title of president, and
he could make frequent and eloquent
speeches of welcome to visiting organi-
cations. Hon. Robert Emmett Joyce.
having run second on the ticket, would
be the John A. Johnston of the board
In the division of labor, Commissioner
Joyce would have charge of the soli-
tary constable, and, being noble ex-
ponent of peace and order. this duty
would be most appropriate, The third
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
MIR. LINTHICUM'S HOBBY.
Fond of Peanuts, but Tries to Keep
Them Out of Politics.

From the Baltimore News
Congressman J. Charles Linthicum.
one of the Democratic members from
Maryland, believes that the peanut-the
real circus foods more important than
peanut politics. He has determined to
do all he can to introduce peanut cul-
ture into his State so that it may chal-
lenge the fame of Virginia and the Caro-
linas. In his first prowl through the
intellectual treasures of the Federal
government he was impressed by the
fact that the national government. in
spite of occasional ventures into peanut
politics. has by no means ignored the
nut itself. In fact, the literature on
the subject in the form of books. PAM
phlets. reports. surveys, and scholarly
studies has convinced Mr.. Linthicum
that the government has almost gone
"nutty on the subject.
Knowing something OF peanuts from
years o; experience with them, Mr..
Linthicum finds that he can give to this
great storehouse of literature on the
subject his own Endorsement, and he Is
going to mail some of 1t to his con-
stituents. There are no snakes in this
official peanut literature. 1t is all true
and solemn. The reason Mr.. Linthicum
appreciates this sober and authentic
tone is based on the experience of his
childhood Belonging to the Linthicum
family of strawberry kings" Of Anne
Arundel County. young Linthicum and
his brothers learned little Of other spe-
cial crops. He knew no more Of pea
nuts than the average lad Of the city
streets until a friend told him that he
He and 'one of his brothers tried it. The
friend imposed upon their simple faith
by telling them 1t would be necessary
to get up every morning at o'clock and
sprinkle fresh dirt on the plants. Dream
ing the night through of the wealth that
would be theirs. the Linthicum lads thus
learned the habit Of early rising that
has stood by them ever since. Their
peanuts were no better than others
raised without the early morning rite,
and they learned they had been made
victims of a practical joke.
Since then Mr.. Linthicum has taken
peanuts seriously. He is keen on this
peanut question. If 1t comes up in de-
bate. he will show the House Of Repre-
sentatives that Maryland has made no
mistake in electing him. for there are
few peanut experts in the House. Mr..
Linthicum says there are millions Of
dollars in peanuts, and he wants to see
Maryland get some Of these millions
which Virginia and the Carolinas for so
many years have been getting.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-05
BRYCE FEARS SCOTS
MAY LEAVE HOME LAND
Ambassador Regrets Great Flood of Emigrants
from Heather to Plains of Canada.

Ottawa. May 4.-Ambassador Bryce.
who arrived from Washington yester-
day. and Is guest Of Earl Grey, spoke
guardedly to-day on several subjects.
but spoke freely about his fear that
Scotland was being depopulated by the
emigration to Canada. OF the interna-
tional arbitration proposals. Mr.. Bryce
said:
There is no hitch: there is a great
deal of interest taken in the matter in
the United States. and President Taft.
who made the original suggestions, has
been much gratified with the reception
his proposals have met with in Great
Britain. 1 have been greatly struck
during the past few years with the
much warmer feeling toward Great
Britain and Canada that is manifested
in the United States.
1T is difficult for us to foretell what
will happen in our time for me, an old
man. and also for you younger men. I
hope the time will ultimately come
when nations will settle their differ
ences by arbitration. When we con-