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We know that there is nothing that will do you so much good, as we will refund your money without argu ment if they do not do as we say they wilL They are prepared in tablet form in two sues of packages; 36 tablets, 25c., and 12 tablets, 10c Pollock & Co. tbe druggists on the corner. Iftfttst Church. Sunday school 10 a. m., preaching 11 a, m., Junior 3 p. m., B.T. P. U. 7 p. m., preaching 7:45 p. ul, prayer meeting Thursday 7:45 p. m. Subject Sunday morning, "In Every Thing Give Thanks." Subject Sunday evening, "Particular Needs of Columbus.", Rev. R. W. Reinhart, Pastor. $15 TO $25 College Chap Young men, College Men especially, demand the very latest style in clothes. It is for them that Brandegee, Kincaid & Co. designed the College Chap Suit Every de tail, every line, has style, the dashing kind of style that is only seen in MODERN CLOTHES The materials were selected by men who dictate fashions to the world. They areultra faehionable a little more than modern. It will be very much worth your while. The prices are'modest We are agents for Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Underwear GREISEN BROS. In selecting a heating stove, it is natural to seek one that produces the greatest amount of heat with the least fuel, that is easy to regu late, cleanly in operation, and pos sessing desirable features. The "Novel Superior" fulfils all the above requirements and is indeed one of the best heating stoves ever constructed for obtaining good results in the use of coal Very little coal is needed to operate, the combustion is perfect, and the distribution of heat uniform. The NOVEL SUPERIOR is built upon a new orginal plan. Hardware Go. The Corn Show. Tbe committee appointed to arrange for a local corn show decided to have the exhibition on Saturday, November 21. The object ib to select the best ex hibits and enter them at the national show in Omaha. It sufficient interest is shown the committee may decide to make a county exhibit. There are some very attractive piem iums offered and the committee hopes that the Platte county farmers will show enough interest to make a credit able showing from the county. Parties interested may receive a com plete premium list by applying to the secretary, Albert Stenger. All exhibits must be at the Firemen's hall by 11 o'clock a. m , Saturday, Nov. 21st, and will be taken in charge by a member of the committee. Any exhibits brought in previous to the date of the show, may be left at either one of the mills, securely packed and the name of the exhibitor plainly marked on the package. The committee will call for them there." The prizes offered by the local show are the following, 10 ears to form an ex hibit. Yellow corn First prize -S500; sec ond prize $300; third prize $2.00. White corn First prize $5.00; second prize 83.00; third prize S2.00. Any other variety, including Calico etc, First prize 85.00; second priz 3.00; third prize 82.00. Advertised Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in the post office at Columbus, Nebraska, for the period end ing November 18, 1908: Letters John Burkett, Frank Clark, Frank Cox, John Dwyer, H. C. Kendall, Mrs Gertrude Kitchen, Oscar Praue, Bert Rock, M Yerbay. Cards Jack Bouruch, Mrs Hiram Olossen, W H Follette, Jennings & Sons, Herman Miller, Miss Daisy Miller. Parties calling for any of the above will please say advertised. OarIi Kbaheb, P. H. Presbyterian Church. Sunday school 9:45 a. m, morning service 11 a. m., Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m., evening seryice 730 p. m., Thurs day Bible study 7:30 p. m. Subject of morning sermon, "A Gethsemane Scene in the Old Testament" Evening ser mon, "By Chance." You are cordially invited to worship with us. Samtjeii D. Hakkness, pastor. COPGT t908 By wotfitt xjo ca a?LlwfcfEjBajKBJHfcc&. ! "Hjg 5PH .rosSk 3 iMwSv, 'im i'-eJMtB isilrils- & HEK'K s Vbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbl?bbbebbbbbbbbbbb1 MULE PROVED RIGHT DID WELL TO STAY OUT IN OPEN DURING STORM. Call it Stubbornness or Prescience, or Anything You Wish, But His Ac tion Saved the Life of His Rider. "Everybody knows that all mnles are brainy, but the mules of Old Mexi co have something on other mnles for a sort of prescience of their own," said a man who has spent many years in the neighboring republic, to a New York Sun writer. "A Mexican mule will do just so much work and not a bit more. N . "The riding mule, for instance, is fully aware of the distance, down to a rod, he is supposed and required to traverse in the progress of one travel ing day, and all the sharp sticks or goads or dynamite on earth won't get him to do a bit more than what he knows to be -the correct distance. The Mexicans have a peculiar saying in connection with this characteristic of the Mexican mule. You ask a Mexi can, for instance, how far it Is by muleback to such and such a point. " 'Two days' journey if you are not rushed, but three days if you are in a hurry,' the Mexican will reply. "His meaning is that if you don't ask any more of your mule than you should ask of him the mule will be able to make the trip in two days. But if you attempt to drive the brute he'll soldier on you, and in consequence the journey will take you three days. "Now for the prescience of which I spoke. I don't know what else to call it The latest instance I saw of it was when I was riding through the state of Sonora a month or so ago on an old gray mule that knew every turn and twist of the road I was taking so thoroughly that I let the bridle reins hang and permitted him to go it alone. "Along toward evening a terrific thunder storm came up. The air was heavy with the fumes of sulphur something I had heard about but had never experienced before and the crashes were deafening. The road was rocky and bad and there was only an occasional scrub pine alongside. "The old gray mule, when the storm reached- its height, stopped his jog of a sudden and stood in the middle of the road, peacefully enough. He wasn't worried, apparently, but he considered that that was a pretty good place to stand during the continuance of the tremendous electrical storm, for it was out in the open. "For myself, I wanted to get under the shelter of a pine tree about a hun dred yards ahead of me. But the mule couldn't and wouldn't see that. Him for the open, and there he stood. "I prodded him with the spurs, but he merely looked around at me in a dusgusted sort of way. Then I dis mounted and tried to lead him. Noth ing doing. He wouldn't budge. "So at length, giving in to him that he knew more about it than I did. I wrapped my poncho about my head and stood at his head, waiting for the storm to pass. I hadn't stood by the mule in that way for more than three minutes before I saw a couple of balls of red fire playing around the trunk of the pine tree that I'd wanted to get under the shelter of. Then there came a positively deafening crash and when I could see again there was that pine tree stretched across the road and a good part of it in kindling wood. "I suppose maybe that old gray mule didn't know. I give it to him, anyhow, that he did." The Pigs of Brittany. "Brittany is all right," the traveled man said, cautiously, "but beware of the pigs there." He had still an hour before the steamer started, and he resumed: "The Breton pig is not fat and indo lent like ours. He is as lean and fiery as a wolf, and twice a woolfs size. All over Brittany you see him, swag gering up and down the white roads, in search of roots, berries, frogs, any thingfor he must forage for himself his master never feeds him. Step out of his way, or he will snarl and leap at you. "The Bretons are great drunkards. Sometimes they fall asleep beside the road. They awake with a sharp pain in the arm or leg, the pain of a hun gry hog's teeth. "And I could tell you a gruesome story of the babyhood of a handless Breton beggar whose parents once left him alone in his cradle with the house door open but it is too horrible." A Good Dodge. Senator Elkins was congratulated at a dinner on his fine new yacht, the Marietta. From yachts to yachting clothes the transition was easy, and Senator El kins told a story. "An old fellow," he said, "sat In a seaside cafe. He had finished lunch eon; he was now drinking champagne. "The sun shone on the white sand, the sea sparkled, and every little while the old fellow ordered another cold half-bottle. "With the third order he said un easily to the waiter: "Waiter, is my nose getting red?' " Yes, sir, the waiter answered, It is, sir, Fm sorry to say, sir.' " 'That won't do,' said the old fel low. That won't do at all. Waiter, send out and get me a yachting cap.' " Looking Both Ways. Mrs. Gudehart Mrs. Fair has such a sunny disposition. Mrs. Gossip And such ft shady character. True Both Ways. "The die is cast!" hissed the vil lain. Then, shaking their gold locks, the chorus bounded on. , 'It seems," the critic murmured, "that the cast is 'dyed, too." Professional Advice. "Doctor, do yon think my, illness is serious enough to justify me in set tling up my affairs?" "Um well, yon would be justified In settling your accomnt with me." .bLbESHbbbbfb&bBv A DISH FIT FOR A KING The National Bird oW to a turn in the true American style is a dish fit for a long. What of your surer service is it equally fit for a lung? If perchance you are thinkig of something better, we suggest ftaul ftebcte Jilbtr KINGS and PRINCES USE NO BETTER The Paul Revere m Towle Sterlinghas the vir tue of simplicity. It is the notable achievement of a century in artistic silver smithing. It has weight, grace and beauty of out line, very pleasing to the eye as you sit at the festal board, "Monarch of all you survey." As a Holiday Gift Sterling Silver in indi vidual selections or com plete table service is always appropriate and appreciated. As a matter of taste thePauitoere ED. J. NIEWOHNER, Jeweler Jti Opticiaa. Platte County Teachers' Association Will be held at Monroe, Nebraska, Sat urday, November 28, 1906, in the High school building at 1 o'clock. Song "By-lo Land," Primary Pupils "Art Work in the Country Schools," Maud Goodwin, Dist. No. 13 "Examinations," Margaret M. Collins, Monroe schools Song "Going to School,". Intermediate Pupils "Thoughts on Language and Gram mar," . . . Mary Ohristeneen, Dist. 68 "The Ideal Teacher," Gideon Braun, Dist. 73 Chorus, "Lullaby" Grammar Pupils 'Penmanship," Eunice Schumaker, Dist. 34 "The Story Hour," Minnie Johnson, Dist. 65 Recitation. .Eva Patterson, High School "Discipline," Prof. A. J. Patterson, Platte Center Trio "Life's Golden Dream." High School Pupils All interested in the advancement of the educational interests of our connty are cordially invited to be present. F. S. Lkcron, Co. Sup't. Atonement. "Sister Shufflem," says the deacon's wife, "I am pained to hear that your husband played poker the other night and won a sum of money, and that you encouraged him in his wickedness by accepting his winnings from him. 1 have called to speak to you about it, and to reason with you as to " "Wait a minuje, Sister Cantby," In terrupts Mrs. Shufflem. "It is true that John Henry went and played poker and won $20.40, and that I took the money he won, but I did it to teach him a lesson. I wouldn't allow a husband of mine to keep such ill-gotten gains. And I have spent the money for prizes for the bridge party I am going to give this week. You'll be here, won't you?" "Indeed I shall, of course. I'm glad, Sister Shufflem, that you have taught your husband such a valuable lesson." Judge. New Location We have moved our store from the old location to the Terasinski corner, Eleventh and Olive street, where we have a much nicer room and can display goods to better advantage. H. F. GREINER FINDPtRATES'HOARD WINDFALL FOR PEOPLE OF POR TUGUESE VILLAGE. Hidden Plunder of Long-Forgotten Sea Banditti Revealed Through the Encroachments of the At- lantic Ocean on Coast. The inhabitants of Paradelha, a tiny fishing village on the Portuguese coast some distance south of Lisbon, have been growing rich of late on what seems to have been the hidden plun der of some long-forgotten pirate hand. Some of them have gathered In as much as $1,000 worth of treasure. That part of the coast of Portugal is suffering from the encroachments of the ocean. Many houses have been undermined in the last few years and. have had to be abandoned. Sometimes big slices of dry land slip off into the Atlantic ocean on a stormy night and the people wake up to 'find all land marks changed. This is what happened a couple of weeks ago in a furious gale. The waves washed far in over the upland and carried away vast masses of the upper soil, leaving the shelving beach a couple of hundred feet wider than it had ever been before. A fisherman walking along the edge of the strand saw something glistening in the slope and rooting It out of the ground found it was an ancient silver cup. He dug some more and found quantities of scattered gold and silver coins. When the news got around the vil lage the whole population turned out to dig. They found still more money, all dating back to the end of the seventeenth and beginning of the eighteenth centuries. There were rings and brooches, crucifixes and jeweled chalices, Jeweled sword handles and table plate. Nobody knows just how much the treasure amounted to, since the fisherfolk hid it as fast as they secured it, and when the official inqui ries were made every one denied his own share. They are still digging, however, and an occasional find is made. The sea seems to have broken np the cache and distributed its contents over many acres of beach. Objects are picked up as far as low water mark, and some are doubtless washed back from time to time from deep water. It Is believed that the treasure rep resents plunder from Spanish coast towns. It Is said that long ago there were numerous bands of Portuguese pirates which committed depredations on a considerable scale both afloat and ashore, and when Portugal was at peace with Spain they were obliged to be very careful and hide their plunder. From time to time other hoards of the same sort have been discovered. When this collection was buried, no doubt, the spot was far enough from the water's edge to be regarded as safe for all time. Serious Thoughts. The multimillionaire was being shaved. As he lay back in his chair, looking upward, his grave face gave the. impression that he was in deep study: "Ah," whispered one of the barber shop loiterers, "I'll wager a dollar against a toothpick that he Is think ing of railroad mergers." "No," said another, "he is think ing about bear raids in Wall street." "Bet he is pondering over the re bate system," echoed a third. "Ill ask him." Walking over to the chair he said politely: "Beg pardon, sir, but to settle an argument, would you kindly tell us what mighty question you are study ing over?" The multimillionaire turned his lathered face around and smiled. "I was just studying two flies doing handsprings on the ceiling," he chuck led, and the trio of guessers looked so sheepish they failed to hear "Next" when it was called to them. Chicago News. Antidote for Ingersoll. Colonel Ingersoll was to speak in a Western town. As an antidote the good people announced for the follow ing night: "An answer to Ingersoll!" Circulars were even scattered about the hall the night before, and one was handed to Ingersoll by mistake as he made his way toward the platform. He was fairly into his subject, when a mule attached to one of the vehicles about the entrance opened up an oppo sition, after the manner of mules. In gersoll paused, listened intently till the music ceased for an instant, then, shaking a menacing finger In the di rection whence the sound had come, he cried: "Hold on there! Yon stop! Can't You play fair? This is my evening! You are advertised for to-morrow night!" Illustrated Sunday Magazine. Always Good. "Ah, yonder goes a wicked beauty," said the Fool, the while he pointed out a very handsome woman In the street "Friend Fool, there Is no such thing as a wicked beauty," was the Sage's answer. "But, Master Sage, that beauty I am showing you, she's very wicked!" cried the Fool. "Why, she has ruined men galore! Wicked well, I should say she was!" The Saga smiled simply as he made reply: "Yon may be right In that the wom an's wicked. But " He paused an Instant to drive home his point - ."Her beauty, Fool, Is good, exceed ing good!" Hertsberger's Weekly. Historical Revelation. "How could yoa distinguish Achilles .from the girls?" as!:ed the Greeks. "How could yon see that he was a man la woman's garb?" "He didn't" explained Ulysses, "drop his handkerchief every time hs turned around." My! t lant He Nasty! Young Green Do yon know, sir, 1 believe that woman is really endowed with a sixth sense. Old Gronca Hamph! Just about a sixth, al the woaaea I've met Trie. New Fall and Winter MERCHANDISE WE ANNOUNCE to the people o! Colum bus and vicinity that our NEW FALL and WINTER stock of dry goods is now complete and we are showing one of the largest and best selected stocks of merchan dise in the city. Consisting of DRESS GOODS in all the latest styles and novelties. Also a complete line of staple dry goods. ANEW Ladies' Cloaks, Ladies' Dress Skirts, Ladies' Underwear, Ladies' Neckwear Ladies' Collars, Ladies' Belts and Pocket Books, Ladies' Sid Gloves Carpets and Rugs, Blankets and Comforts, Gent's Underwear, Genf s Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Gent's Hats and Caps, Gents' Neckwear Call art Issatwi Tkist law latis ft lit Meat Men's and Boys9 Clothing We are going out of the CLOTHING BUSINESS and in order to close out this line we are making excep tionally low prices on Men's and Boys' Clothing, Overcoats We have some specially good bargains in Overcoats and Suits it will pay you to call and get our prices. Agent for Standard Patterns J. H. Galley 505 1 1th St. Columbus, Neb. USED 'PHONE TO BRING THEM. Minister's Successful Method of Gath ering Congregation. One of tbe most difficult proposi tions that a new pastor has to face, when he takes charge of a church that has lallen off in attendance and gen erally gone to seed, is to fill the pews and build up the membership anew. Not long ago this problem was solved In a Brooklyn church. Before taking hold the new pastor had planned a scheme which he thought would work moderately well, but which, in the end. far exceeded his hopes in its results. A few days before the eventful first Sunday he called upon a dozen of the "pillars of the church" and asked them each to call up on the telephone early on Sunday morning a half dozen at least of their friends, and not only ask them especially to come to church that morning, but also to telephone the same request to as many of their i own friends as they could. They all promised to do so, and when the cler gyman reached his church that Sun day he found it packed. He had pre pared a rousing sermon and every one went away well satisfied. This method of getting a congrega tion was continued along practically the same lines for months. As a re sult of the "drumming up" by tele phone the size of the congregation In creased enormously and the member ship is greater than it ever was be fore. As there is not room for more in the old church they now are talk ing of building a new one, and the pas tor's salary is $2,000 a year bigger than it was when he took hold. Women Fishermen Flemish Style. On the coasts of Holland, Belgium and northern France the. fisherwomen The Overland An electric-lighted, perfectly appointed first class train running through daily to CALIFORNIA Across the Great the Sierra Be sure your vja UNION Eleetrle E. LINE OF are a familiar sight, with their great hand nets and quaint costumes. Many of the towns nave distinctive cos tumes by which their women cam be recognized anywhere. Those of Maria Klrke, near Ostend. wear trousers and loose blouses, while their heads and shoulders are covered by shawls. They carry their nets into the sea and scoop up vast quantities of shrimps and prawns, with an occasional crab or lobster and many small fish. They often wade out till the water Is up to their necks, and they remain for hours at a time in water above their knees, rarely returning until their baskets are full. Where Sexes Are Equal. Women are privileged to make a will when 18 years of age in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Idaho, and .In these states the wife and minor chil dren are entitled to a homestead aad a certain allowance out of her hus band's estate, which has priority over ordinary debts. Also in these states there is equality of Inheritance fsr both sexes, women having been instru mental In making the laws of states. Misery Muzzles do not worry dogs worse than suspenders and stiff collars do men. Her' Asset. A homely girl never wearies of telV ing how many good things she can cook. The Difference. Orthodoxy Is my doxy; heterodoxy Is another man's doxy. Warburto. 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