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About The Nebraska advertiser. (Nemaha City, Neb.) 18??-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1908)
Nebraska Advertiser W. W. SANDERS, Prop. NEMAHA, NEBRASKA GIvliij; Willi I ho hope "f receiving la lMHev usury. II Ik h poor hllzzurd Unit blown no plumber good. SiOr-ixOhTmTels the surety valve of a sensible citizen. The price of meat continues to fall with the steady, resistless, yet Im perceptible mollon of a glacier. (lood eggs are said to bo scarce. Tlio readers of current news do not need to bo Informed that bad eggs aro plonllful. The greal inen of the future of tho United States are the men who aro surest In 11)07 that nothing can keep the United Stales from moving, and moving forward. 'overly Is not an unmixed evil. Some men would rejoice If they wero so poor that their wives could not af ford to put more than one set of cur tains on tho same window. A prominent actress lately collapsed from the nervous strain of continually putting on handsome gowns. Tho cyn ical will shako their heads at such an ordeal like this overcoming any nor mal woman. Tho Portuguese government Is now beginning a crusade against graft. It will probably bo found that It is, easier to eliminate tho bomb-thrower and anarchist than to get rid or those who practice the gentle art of graft ing. That station agent out in Indiana who shot a would-bo ticket buyer who rushed up to tho window in a hurry ono night had been held up only a short time previously. Still a man whoso nerves aro so near tho surface as all that ought to have a nico safo job packing excelsior. . i-iiimi I, i mi Now an Indiana professor Is tolling educators that children should bo on couraged to look cross-eyed, as it gives them tho power of near vision. A fow moro theories and fads of this kind will bring tho schools to tho condition of near Idiocy, to say nothing of a fu ture cross-eyed generation. Oklahoma Htarts off with a snug lit tle "nest egg." Tho Blato has re ceived from tho national government 15,000,000, which is awarded In lieu of the school lands in Indian Terri tory. Tho money will bo deposited In banks In tho now state and should como In handy for many useful pur poses. An English literary light, who has como ovor to mako tho usual exhaust Ivo study of America and Americans In tho courso of a few weeks, has al ready announced that the Americans aro bunting for tho dollar. And sho might hayo added that tho English men aro marrying tho Americans' dob lars when found as fast as thoy possi bly can. Uncle Snm is a good employer. With H0G.14O persons In his omploy, thoro is never a strike or suggestion of one At tho samo time his business is con ducted with profit. If his methods wero Imitated by largo corporations ana industries having long lists of em ployes thero would bo a decided .11 I ji a t i uiiuuiuuon oi wnai aro Known as labor troubles. Swarthmoro decldeB against Miss Jeanes' million-dollar bequest, which was made on condition that comuetl tlvo athletics bo not allowed, not so much becaiiBO It loves athletics as be causo it wanted Us hands free. Free dom undor certain circumstances is worth a million and oven moro has been paid for it. Novertholoss thoso good Quakers must look longingly after the vanishing million. Of tho hunting accidents ronorted this season, every ono that has yet como under our notice. savH tho Youth's Companion has been duo to. Bomo causo so familiar that it has been mentioned your after your for, generations. Thoy can all bo summoi up as "Didn't know It was loaded. "Pulled tho gun muzzlo toward him through a fence," or "out of a waton or "In a boat." If hunters would keep those few slmplo things In mind, many lives would bo saved every year. That a largo part of tho easlorn fresh halibut comes from tho Pacific coast will probably surprlso many o: tho lovers of that hugo fisli. Tho busl ness of western halibut Is growing constantly, and tho supply going t Hoston comprises about all of tho 25 000,000 pounds- a year taken by tho ilsliermon In Seattlo mid Alaska. Tho fish Is carefully boxed and lcod dow and then rushed to Boston by express freight and sold back again to Now lork, Chicago, and other largo con ters for distribution. C.omimratlvolv Hrtlo halibut Is brought to IJostoi In vessels. HAS WIDE EXPERIENCE MPORTANT POSTS HELD BY REAR-ADMIRAL BROWNSON. Naval Officer Who Resigned as Chief of Bureau of Navigation Has Won Praise Both as Execu tive and Fighter. Washington. Hear-Admlral Wlllard lerbert llrowiisoii, who has resigned ib chief of the bureau of navigation after a difference of opinion with President Roosevelt, Is an officer who ms proved numerous times that he combines both the qualities of a light er and an executive. He has had a particularly wide experience and has held some very Important posts, both ashore and afloat, In all of which ho has won praise from those who have md occasion to pass upon his work. Hrownson, who attained the rank of ear-admiral In 11105, had Just come from command of the Asiatic fleet when he was appointed lo (he bureau of navigation last spring. At that tlmo, le had reached the ago of retirement, but was placed at tho head or the bureau nevertheless because of his ability. As a midshipman he headed a dar ng "cutting out" party which defeated a gang of Mexican pirates; as a com mander he handled the cruiser Detroit when It broke tho Hrazillan blockade i) IS!) I; its a captain he commanded the Yankee during the Spanish-American war. lie has been tried equally thoroughly In other lines of duty. IIo has done scientific work for the coast survey; he was in the hydrographic o HI co for four years in important posi tions; he was commandant, of cadets at tho naval academy and ho was superintendent of that Institution from 1902 to 1001, when he made a record for efficient work; he was sent abroad In 181KS to purchase ships of war for this country, doing his work so well thai ho was thanked by (he navy de partment. One of Hrownson's most Interest ing adventures camo to him when, as a midshipman, he was attached to the old Mohegan on the Pacific station. He was at thai tlmo 22 years old, having been born at Lyons, N. Y., in 1815. He was graduated at the naval academy In 1805. The Mohegan was cruising near Mazatlan, Mexico, when tho cit izens of that port appealed to Capt. Lowe, the commander, for protection against a crow of pirates who were killing Innocent citizens, looting un protected (owns and committing dep redations of frightful barbarity all along the coast. Capt. Lowe promised that he would deal with the pirates, and ho soon (hereafter located them in a cluster ol troplcul lagoons, almost Inaccessible because of dense vegetation. Tho pirate captain had worked his vessel into a snug position, where ho believed himself safe from all attacks, having got wind of the fact that tho captain of tho American man-of-war was look ing for him. Hut ho made a mlstako In his calculations as to the kind of men who were in command of the ves sel flying Old Glory. When Capt. Lowe discovered where the pirate craft was hidden he detailed Midshipman Hrown son, with a boat's crew, to attack them. It was a desperato command that Hrownson undertook, tho small boat pulling up to the schooner un protected. Hrownson's boat, however, was permitted to reach the schooner unmolested. Tho pirate ship was ut terly silent and deserted. Tho moment, however, that the American Bailors, headed by Hrown son, climbed over the rail a volley of gunshots was poured upon them from tho limbs of the trees near by. The pirates had arranged an ambush in this fashion, tho whole crow being under cover und invisible. Realizing that ho could do nothing in tho way of reaching tho pirates, Hrownson's quick mind instantly conceived a plan REMEDY FOR SPOTTED FEVER. Believed to Have Been Discovered by Dr. Simon Flexner. Now York. The announcement that John D. Rockefeller had given to his instltuto an additional $2,000,000 is generally understood to mean that a remedy for corebro-splnal meningitis haB been discovered. Tho discovoror is believed to bo Dr. Simon Flexner, chief of tho institute, who has been searching (ho world for meningitis anti-toxin ever since Mr. Rockefeller promised (he lft two years ago in tho event of (he finding of a remedy for the heretofore fatal disease. Tho ?2,GOO,000 gift is to bo added to tho ondowment fund for any uso to which the directors may choose (o put It. Doubtless a great part will bo em ployed in Urn world-wide exploitation of tho Flexner euro. Somethlng Wrong. New Servant "Please, mum, th' wa ter Is cold." Mistress "What, water, Jano?" New Servant "Th' hot water, mura. for defeating them. He ordenrfT 'his men below decks lo escape the pirates' volleys and Immediately started a dozen fires In the vessel's hold. As soon as the craft was well ablaze Hrownson gathered up his dead and wounded four men got them nnd his crew Into ills boat and pulled away from the ship. In a short tlmo tho schooner was a mass of flames, the pirates being marooned In tho swampy land without ammunition, food or anything except the clothing thoy had on. All their booty was lost with their ship ami thoy themselves were easily killed or captured by the Mexican au thorities. The people of Mazatlan pre sented Hrownson with a silver serv ice as an expression of their thanks. DIPLOMA TO BLIND STUDENT. George Rex Clark Wins A. B. Degree at Chicago University. Chicago. George Rex' Clark, blind from birth, graduated from the Uni versity of Chicago tho other day with an A. H. degree, after a college llfo full of unusual experiences. He was tho first blind student to receive a bachelor's degree from the Institu tion, and, although his course was bc- set with" many difficulties, he attained high honors. Like Helen Keller, he made marvel ous advancement In his studies and found time also to take up telegraphy and typevrlting. He was also one of the most loyal rooters of his class on tho football field, following the prog ress of games by the shouts of his classmates. lie attended all the campus dances and became ono of the most graceful dancers at the uni versity. It required only four years for Clark to receive the degree ho sought. Ho made his courso in the usual allotted time. All his books were of the raised letter kind. Many of them were not In print and often he was forced to. wait until certain of his courso books as well as his text books could be made to order. Lutln and Greek were tho special ties in the curriculum which Clark sought. He spent most of his tlmo In the study of Latin and received many As, the highest mark given. With the Greek script ho found much trouble at first, but soon overcame the handicap, and in his last courso in Greek he proved to be tho best scholar in his class. Clark has been ono of tho most con spicuous figures on the campus since ho entered in tbo fall of 1003. At first he was assisted from building to building and from classroom to claw room by. friends, but after a year's res idence he dispensed with their serv ices and found his own way, even go ing to tho libraries and searching among reference books. Clark is uncertain what ho will do, but at present is considering going into tho real CBtate business. Some Autograph Letters. Sotheby, die London auctioneer, Is to have an interesting salo of nuto graph letters soon, among which aro two from Robert Hums to his brother William. They are expected to bring a record price for this sort of docu ment, as they are signed In full by (ho poet and are thoroughly characteris tic of his style. A Serious Problem. "I suppose you are going to buy your wife a very handsome Christmas gift?" "I don't know what to do about it," answored Mr. Meokton. "If I dopleto tho family funds to buy Henrietta something worthy of her I deprlvo her or tho pleasuro of spending tho money." Limit to Soldiers' Burdens. The result of tests carried out In tho Gorman army proves that 08 pounds Is the outside weight tho average soldier can carry on i duy's marcJjL without .lu luting his heart. BLAMED ON THE RAILROAD. First Thought In Irishman's Mind Af ter the Accident. Railroad claim-agents have little faith In their follow creatures. One said recently: "Every time I settle a claim with ono of theso hard-headed rural residents who wants the rail road to pay twice what he would charge tho butcher If he gets a sheep killed, I think of this story, illustra tive of tho way some people want to hold tho railroad responsible for every accident, of whatever kind, that happens. Two Irishmen were driving homo from town one night when their buggy ran into a ditch, overturned, and they wero both stunned. When a rescuer came along and revived them, the first thing ono of them said was: 'Where's the train? 'Why, there's no train around,' ho was told. 'Then Where's the railroad?' 'The nearest railroad is three miles away, he learned. 'Well, well,' he commented. 'I knew It hit us pretty hard, but I didn't supposo It knocked us three miles from the track.' " THE LIMITATIONS OF THE CLOTH His Reverence (whose caddie has sneezed at the moment of putting) You you you naughty caddie! TWO CURES OF ECZEMA Baby Had Severe Attack Grandfather Suffered Torments with It Owe Recovery to Cuticura. "In 1884 my grandson, a babe, had nn attack of eczema, and after trying the doctors to the extent of heavy bills and an increase of the disease and suf fering, I recommended Cuticura and in a few weeks the child was well. Ho is to-day a strong man and absolutely freo from the disease. A few years ago I contracted eczema, and became an intense sufferer. A wholo winter passed without once having on shoes, nearly from tho knees to the toes be ing covered with virulent sores. I tried many doctors to no purpose. Then I procured the Cuticura Remedies and found immediate Improvement and final cure. M.W.LaRue, 845 Seventh St., Louisville, Ky., Apr. 2G and May 14, '07." The great art of life consists in fortitude and perseverance. The mis chance of those, who fall behind, though flung upon fortune, more fre quently arises from want of skill and perseverance. Sir Walter Scott. Many Professional Men. clergymen, teachers and gingers use Crown's Bronchial Troches for curing hoarseness and coughs. Get leave to work In this world. 'Tis the best that life may offer. Browning. Lewis' Single Hinder the famous HtraiRlit flu cinivr, always best, quality. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, ill. Count your own faults before at tempting to enumerate those of your neighbor. ONI.Y ONK "11KOMO QUININE" That ts I.AXATIVH HltOMO QU1NINH. Look for tho blKnuturu of IC. W. (iltOVK. UmmI tlio World over to Curo u Cold In Ono J);iy. 25c. Better die 10,000 deaths than wound my honor. Addison. Mr. Wlnalow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, eofteus tho ituras, reduces In flammation, allays pain, cures wind uollu. use a bottlo. Wo must ever improve our time; time goes with rapid foot. Ovid. 26c.-ALL DRUGClSTS-GQo, NATURE AND A WOMAN'S WORK PINKHAM Nature and a woman's work com bined have produced tho. grandest remedy for woman's ills that the world has ever known. In tho good old-fashioned days of our grandmothers they relied upon the roots and herbs of the field to cure disease and mitigate suffering. The Indians on our Western Plains to-day can produce roots and herbs for every ailment, and euro diseases that baffle the most skilled physicians who have spent years in the study of drugs. From the roots and herbs of tho field Lydia E. Pinkham moro than thirty years ago gave to the women of tho world a remedy for their pe culiar ills, more potent and effica cious than any combination of dings. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is now recognized as the standard remedy for woman's ills. Mrs. Bertha Muff, of 515 KG St., Louisiana, Mo., writes: " Completo restoration to health means so much to me that for the sake of other suffering women I am willing to make my troubles public. "For twelve years I hud been suffer ing with tho worst forms of female ills. During that time I had eleven different physicians without help. No tongue can tell what I suffered, nnd at times I could hardly walk. About two years ago ! wrote Mrs. Plnlcham for advice. I followed it, and cnn-fruly say that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice re stored health and strength. It is worth mountains of gold to suffering women." What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege table Compound did for Mrs. Muff, it will do for other suffering women. i What a Sottler Can Socuro in WESTERN CANADA 160 Acre Grain-Growing Land FREE. 20 to 40 Bushels Wheat to the Acre. 40 to 90 Bushels Oati to the Acre. 35 to 50 Buihels Barley to the Acre. Timber for Fencing" and Buildings FREE. Good Laws with Low Taxation. Splendid Railroad Facilities and Low Rates. Schools and Churches Convenient. a Satisfactory Markets for all Productions. Good Climate and Perfect Health. Chances for Profitable Investments. Some of the choicest rrnin-produclnfrland'in SfiHkutiOiewuii nnd Alberta may now bo n- I quired In these most healthful and prosperous sections unuor the Revised Homestead Regulations I by which entry may be made by proxy (on ccv tain conditions), by the father, mother, son. daughter, brother or sister of intending home- I steador. Kntrv fee In eaeh case Is I0.00. For pamphlet. "Last nestVest,"pnrtiouliivsnstovateH,voilteN ' best tlmo to go and where to locate, apply to W. V. BENNETT, 801 New York Lite Buildiaf. Omtha, Nebrasla. SPOT CASH FOR 8OLDIER8 AND HESR6 All federal soldiers nnd sullnrs who served 00 dnjr between 1WU and lWiand who liomnst ended lesnthiin IGOitcrcb before JunoXI, 1874, arc entitled toaddltloiial . homustend rlhta which 1 buy. If soldier Isdtnul, hlh I helrscan soil. Talk to old soldiers, wldowsand helrfi. Kind some soldier relative who went West or South alter the war and liouiesieaded Kovernmonl land, .let bimy and make homo easy money. Write llllNIIV I N.Coer, Washington,.!). U. for further particular W. N. U., LINCOLN, NO. 3, 1908. LYDIA E. SMACOBS OIL CONQUERS PAIN FOR STIFFNESS, SORENESS, SPRAIN OR BRUISE, NOTHING IS BETTER THAT YOU CAN USE; LUMBAGO'S PAIN, RHEUMATIC TWINGE, . YOUR BACK FEELS LIKE A RUSTY HINGE SCIATIC ACHES ALL PLEASURES SPOIL, FOR HAPPINESS USE ST. JACOBS OIL.