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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
From the Philadelphia Ledger.


 RHE average conturer usually re- kCD eeives credit for being far more
 clever than he realy is. The popular idea concerning him is that he speeds his mornings and afternoons in in- venting new tricks and his evenings in performing them before a mystery-loving public whereas his real method of ob- taining new tricks is really far less labor ious. In most cases the eonjurer proceeds in the following away:
 He starts off, of course, with great taste for conjuring, and, in order to ac- quire his knowledge of thes art reads all the books on the subject that he can bor- row or buy. Many of these books are never seen by the general public at all; they are either extremely rare or their prices are prohibitive. tThe Magic Cir cle,' a society of conjurers, has library containing about 200 volumes on conjur- ing, and these contain the secrets of nearly all the tricks that have ever been performed. Tn addition, three magazines, devoted entirely to the interests of con jurers, are published in London, and these frequently contain the secrets of new tricks. It will be seen. therefore. that the man who wishes to take up conjuring ap- parently has an easy task before him.
 Tho real difficulty arises when the con Jurer tries to put his knowledge into prac- tce He then discovers that some of the old tricks have been performed so fre- quently that they no longer mystify an audience, and that other tricks which seen perfect Ion paper" are not quite practical on a stage. and still less so in drawing room. Then the conjurer sits down to think of something new"
 There is constant demand among conjurers for something new" In time the conjurer produces a trick which he fondly imagines as his own invention. but in all probability 1t Is made up of the pieces of two or three old tricks. It is all most impossible to get tricks that are quite new. and the most that the average conjurer can hope for is to get hold of a new method of doing or presenting an old trick.
 Many years ago a famous performer did a well-l1nown trick with a wedding ring. Subsequently another performer did similar trick with a shilling. To the general public they would appear to be distinctly different tricks, because the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
coMER BREAKS LOOSE AeAIN

from the Charleston News and Couriar
 We do not think that Judge Thomas c. Jones, of the United States court in Aiaoana' need be very much disturbed py the "saltiest attack" as is called tbat Governor Conner of that state bas hpaoe upon him. The governor charges ehat 1udge Jones was created by the HouisVille and Nashville road was a pfotege of President Milton Smith and was all the time, except when he was In public office. in the employ of that svs- ,en, For these reasons and for others of the same sort the governor does not tbin,, 'nat the judge should have presided In Aiabama. He declares that .Judge Tonas had the opportunity of his life to sarva the people but failed. and thai if ;s ,ho general belief that the iudpe deo,dad tro iaee cases pefore he heard the arguments.
 We oo not know very much about eitner one of these distinguished men put we know enough about Governor Conner and the blghting influence of his poi1tieal career upon the state of AIaz oama, to discredit any charge that be couio possibly make against Judge Jones or any other man in public position who
 
 has not yielded himself to the vjcious teachings of this utterly unworthy repre- sentative of the people of Alabama If as he says, the rate cases in Alabama were decided by Judge Jones before he heard the argument and upon the un- supported statements of the railroad and were decided by him because of his former connection with the Louisville and Nash Vile railroad. the governor is not es- topped from the submission of his con nscatory policy to the determination of the United States supreme court. This IS question of law and of fact and in- stead of flooding the newspapers with vio- lent tirades against the federal bench, and keeping himself advertised as the friend of the 'Peopu." Governor Conner should fight it out in the courts and not in the press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
A Model Dairy.

"A model dairy at the State Fair should interest every visitor during the coming ten days said City Milk In- spector E. M Duncan of Birmingham last night
 "The dairy, which has been carefully Aconstructed with all modern appliances, is ready for operation There are ten cows which will be millSed in the pres ence of sal visitors. The products will be handled according to the most ap- proved sanitary methods and the dem onstration should be one of great value to every citizen of the state
 Even the farmer with his one kitchen COW will be able to learn something that will help him to improve the quality of his milk supply"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Highest October Record

The Age-Herald yesterday set a new October record in its advertising de- partment. The amount of advertising carried in Sundays Age-Herald was the largest in the history of this news paper for any day during the month of October
 The total amount of advertising was 3954 inches or 55,426 agate lines, the agate line being the basis of adver- Using measurement.
 It is also a source of qualification that in the advertising columns of The Age Herald yesterday practically every merchant and every business interest in Birmingham was represented. Prac- tically every firm which uses adver- Using space at all at any time was represented. A reading of the adver- tisements in yesterdays taper would be of itself a liberal education in Bir- minghams business affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
AT A CHINESE RECEPTION

ments' some court gossip, the latest fash lon in robe ornamentation, and the news paper news at home and abroad-for the Chinese have ten or a dozen newspapers In Pekin, among which is the only wom- ans daily in the world-the hostess in- Vites heg guest to see her garden. They pass through a gateway into a court In which are great trees, shrubbery, fish ponds spanned by marble bridges, covered walks beautiful rockeries. wistaria vines iaoen Wlth long clusters of blossoms, summer houses, miniature mountains. and flowers of all kinds-a dream of beautv and loveliness. After returning to the house another cup of tea is served. and the guest rises to leave. But before doing so her servants bring a bundle of cloth lng,s and there in the presence of her hostess her outer robes are changed for others of more sombre character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
EDITOR PROTESTS
the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
 An Ozark editor bewails the drought which he imputes to the worldiness of the townspeople. He says: We went to church Sunday and what did we see? We saw grownup boys and girls whisp- ering and tee-heeing even during prayers, which is insulting to God, ourself and the preacher. Such conduct wouldn't be tol- erated in the hatch of a Chinese tom tom. No wonder we don't get any rain! What we need is a dancing school here and everybody get some manners, and be ready for next winters revival meet ing and get some rain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Not Enoueb Cars to Go Round

A severe car shortage seems to be approaching When the Great Lakes are closed to navigation, thus throwing the transportation of wheat and four traffic onto the railroads, when a great corn crop is ready to be moved, when millions of bales Of cotton are un- loaded at railway stations-then, in- deed. will the demand for freight cars outrun the supply.
 The tonnage offered the railroads is fully as large as that of 1907. In 1907 there were 904,821 box cars, and near ly all of these were of 60,000 pounds capacity or of still larger size, for the increase in the capacity of freight cars is rapidly leading to the use of cars that carry 100000 pounds. In 1907 there were 746,670 ore and coal cars. The total number of freight cars of all kinds in 1907 was 1,9S6,017.
 A record-breaking movement of freight is in sight This will come before the end of the calendar year, and yet, says the Iron Age, 'the rail roads now have less equipment than in the fall of 1907, as the additions since that time have not covered the loss, and large percentage of what is now in service cannot be used on main line traffic, as the old wooden cars can no longer be mixed with heavy steelcars "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
New Moodlawn Churches.

"work has been resumed on the build ing of the new Baptist and Methodist churches of Woodlawn and will now probably be pushed to early completion, ' said citizen of that progressive suburb last night.
 ''Both buildings are of stone and con- crete and will be among the handsom- est edfices in the district when they are completed The Baptist church will be one of the largest in the greater city and I am told will cost something Ike S40.O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
THAT FULLER BILL.

From the Huntsville Mercury Banner
 The very severe criticisms received bv the Birmingham police for searching the valises of young lady on the streets while en route from the station has caused the chief of police to issue an or- der that they must be more careful in future and act only on the affidavit of some responsible person. Thus is another section of the Fuller bill made ineffective. By the time the courts and the officials get through with it it will be worn to a frazzle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The railroads have purchased com paratiYely few cars in two years, and if the country escapes a severe car short age it will be due to the increase in the capacity of freight cars. The chances are. however, that this will not prove sufficient to tide over producing dis tricts like this from a considerable car shortage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Booming Mr. Taft for Second Term

President Taft has accepted an in- vitation to be present at an exposition to be held on the Pacific coast in 1915 to celebrate the opening of the Panama canal He may then be but a plain citizen. and then again he may be the corntrv'e first citizen, for he no doubt hopes to secure . second term. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
INDIAN SUM M FER.

By Hamlin Garland, Prairie Songs.'' At last there came The sudden fall of frost, when Time Dreaming through russet September days Suddenly awolSe, and lifting his head,
 strode Swiftly forward-made one vast desolat-
 ing sweep Of his scytlie, then. rapt with the glory That burned under his feet, fell dream-
 ing again. And the clouds scared and the crickets
 sang In the brief heat of noon; the corn. So green, grew sere and dry And in the mist the ploughman's team Moved silently as if in dream And it was Indian summer on the plain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
SECTION 2.nn
om the Andalusia Star.

From the AndaIusia Star.
 Amenders of Alabama constitution com placently tell the voters of Covlngton county that ''section 2'' will never be used; no fear of having your home in vaded. The amenders add: "'rhat's just a scarecrow, hoisted by the opponents. :" Don't be mislead. "Section 2" will be used If they had not intended to use it. "section 2'' would never had been written It Is there for a purpose and it's purpose is the invasion of your home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
BADLY BEATEN,

From the Pine Belt News.
 Information received from reliable par ties from every precinct in the county justifies us in saying that at this time the prohibition amendment in this coun- ty is badly beaten, and very little change is expected between now and election day. News from the several beats is especially pleasing to the anti leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
SHALL WE?

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald has had its fur rubbed up the wrong way by the Mobile police who entered the homes of suspected retailers of liquors and searched even the bed rooms of the female mem- bers of the family But The 'Age-Herald will get used to that and even more strenuous methods in due course of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
pIeEsTIoNs AFFECTED.

From the Washington Herald
 We judge from the arguments pro and con with respect to the proposal of con- stitutional prohibition for Alabama that 1t is seriously affecting the digestive out fits of numerous erstwhile happy citi- zens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
coMER,s PLIGHT.

From the Louisville Courier-JournaC
 Governor Conner of Alabama would get & more sympathetic hearing upon the question of railroad laws and federal Judges if his signature were not at- tached to prohibition bill which is an archy written into the Alabama statute hnnkS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

An advance in the price of scrapple in Philadelphia is threatening the social order in that city and may even undermine the liberties of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

When Montgomery discovered an iron ore vein it should have looked around for a bed of Aux and seam of coal. All three go together in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

MT. Taft has certainly blocked out more policies than Boss Aldrich or Boss Cannon will indorse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The per-Dreadnoughts that Eng land and Germany are launching will not doubt be followed by a series of extra-super-Dreadnoughts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Straw hats have disappeared every where in the republic except in mar TOW belt along the Mexican line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The near-dirigibles can be trusted to go in almost any direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
POLITICAL BARTER.

From the Hartselle Enterprise.
 Vote against the amendment if you desire to put stop to the political bar tering of your liberties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

MT. Pinchot proposes to tap any water power trust that comes under his nose, and he is looking for one daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

It is well established at last that the American continent is big enough to hold both Cook and Peary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

All parties in New York favor pub licly-owned subways, and all want more of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The other Indiana writers show no sign of following Booth Harrington back to the farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Hazing in our educational institu- tions is being conducted in a more gentlemanly manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Moors Beaten of.

Melilla, October 10.-The Moors today returned and attacked the Spanish forces near Nador. but were beaten off by ar tilery with heavy losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Every knock is a boost nowadays to Candidate Gaynor, who is leading the democrats to victory in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The busy little microbe invests dis eases as fast as man can find remedies against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

When this cruel prohibition war is ended the dead and wounded will be counted but not perhaps cared for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

of directors would hold meeting on Wednesday, The annual 1neetlng of the stockholders takes place in the spring"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Indian summer will soon be due, but it should not attempt to butt in until the weather clerk has sent us a good rain and a light frost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Constables will have to look for op- portunities when biplanes become as thick as automobiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Harry Whitney declines to rubber stamp his o. K. on any more polar stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Harry Whitney is quietly accepting the greatness that was thrust upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Wilbur Wright went canoeing in the air-a strictly new art in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The bungalow has rival at last in the igloo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
About Persons.

H. F. Cary general passenger agent of the Southern Railway, with head quarters in Washington. was in Birming ham yesterday and will remain in the city until today. The present visit is MT Cary's first in ten years. He expresses much surprise at the growth of the city and declares his satisfaction with gener- al conditions.
 c. c. Stewart of Memphis, division pas senger agent of the Southern Railway, was in-the city yesterday. Mir. Stewart came here on special train run out of Memphis to afford accommodation for the carnival people who are to amuse the attendants of the Alabama State Fair here this week and part of next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

The aviation neck is being developed rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Washington Bureau Age-Herald, lA:l ' street ". ".
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-10
[First published June 10. 1907
SUMMONS by PUBLICATION.

The State Of Kansas to Milo II. 0lin, Mary
A. OliD, j. B. Moffit and Mrs. J. B. M0ffit, hls
wife, and George Bickel 4 Co.. a firm COM
posed of George Bickel, as sole member, II
living, but II dead then to their unknown
heirs, devisees, administrators, executors
and trustees, greeting:
You are hereby notified that you have been
sued in the District Court Of Ford County
Kansas, In an action wherein e. J. Swim ey
Is plaintiff and you and each Of you are de
PENDANTS. and that unless you answer the Pc
ttion filed In said cause by said plaintiff on
or before the 22d day of Jnly, 1909, the allega-
tions of said petition will be taken as true,
and Judgment rendered against you and each
of you accordingly, quleting, confirming and
perfecting plaintiffs title to and possession
Of the north thirty 1907 feet Of lot thirty-six
36, in block twenty one t2D, Shinn's addition
to Dodge City, Kansas, as against yoh and
each OF you. and forever barring and en-.
joining you from setting up or asserting any
right, title, interest, or estate, in and to said
premises adverse to plaintiff; and for costs
of suit.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of said court
this 9Th day of June. A. d. 1909.
4. q. FRENCH,
Clerk District Court
Scates & Watkins Dodge City, Kansas,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-10

Mre. John Reed and two children OF
La Junta, COL, arrived In Dodge City
last Thursday for visit with Mrs. Reeds
slater. Mrs. viii Ward.
| Miss Ida Schrepel. who has been en-
ployed at the Williams Millinery store,
left Saturday for Bucklin to visit few
days before going TO her home at Ellin-
wood.
Many Of our citizens are drifting 10
wards Bright's disease by neglecting
symtoms Of kidney and bladder trouble
which Foley's Kidney Remedy will
quickly cure Palace Drug Store.
To avoid serious results take Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign Of kid
ney or bladder disorder such as backache,
urinary Irregularities, exhaustion, and
you will soon be well. Palace Drug
store.
An ordinance published in this issue
changes the salaries Of some OF the city
officers. The mayor, it will be noted,
will still draw $1.00 per year. What on
earth does the mayor do with all this
money?
Plneules-new Kidney remedy-are
for all diseases Of the kidneys and blad-
der. They act promptly in all cases Of
lams back, rheumatic pains, inflammation
OF the bladder, urinary disorders and
weak Kidneys Sold by the Palace Drug
Store.
Everyone would be benefited by taking
FOley's OrinO Laxative for constipation.
stomach and liver trouble, as 1t sweetens
the stomach and breath, gently stimulates
the liver and regulates the bowels and Is
much superio~ to pills and ordinary laxa-
tivss. Palace Drug Store.
Mrs. Gene Warlng entertained the EN-
broidery club Friday afternoon. The
guests Of the club were: Mrs. Marsh,
Mrs. Zimmerman, Miss Slime, Mrs. Pine
and Miss johnson. After the club Mrs.
Waring entertained the children OF the
neighborhood at lawn supper.
The assessors returns Show that there
were fifty one automobiles In the county
on the first day Of March Of this year.
The number at present Is probably lit.
tie oyer one hundred, as 1t Is believed
that over half % the autos in the county
have been purchased since March ], 1903
Summer coughs and colds are obstinate
and difficult to cure The most prompt
method is to take something pleasant
which will gently move the bowels; a
good laxative cough syrup. Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup will surely and promptly
cure your cold. Sold by the Palace Drug
Store.
An Epworth League orchestra was or
xanized Thursday evening at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Milliken with Harry
Fash as leader, with the following mem
bers: Chester Herd, violin; M. l Will
hanson. violin; Elton Hogan, violin;
Harry Eash, cornet; M Moorehouse. cor.
net; Fred Kirkpatrick, trombone: How
ard Fash, baritone; Earl J. Wallace,
flute; Roger Dean, tuba; Hazel Millikan,
piano.
List to the preaching have fraught,
and to 1t give your mind and sonl and
thought; where is the place | last my
lumber bought? Where is the place in
stead should have sought? Oh, now, |
see the truth as clear sday, e'en though
my mortal carcass be Of clay; tune well
your ears and hear the people say, "Go
qnick to Lum, go quick and don't delay"
| sell at the lumber mai ket prices which
you see In this paper Come often. stay
long and bury back 35-N
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-10
LOCAL NEWS

Hedge Post.
Money to loan on real estate. See
z. II. Young. If
We are delivering pure double distilled
water. Phone 243.
Warren Winterburn arrived In Dodge
City Sunday evening.
For Sale = Durham bull. Phone A
long rings, Wing line. 81.
Gus Lopp LETT Saturday for business
trip to poists In Indiana.
Go to Uncle sam OIL Co., for your
harness oil 35c per gallon. II
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Thomas, Thursday, June 8.
60 to Uncle Sam Oil Co., for your
, harness Oil. 35c per gallon. If
For Rent-Four.roo house, east part
of town. Inquire this office. 35.4t
Mrs. q. K. Martin of Minneola was iu
Dodge City on business Saturday.
Now is the time for straw hats. SOC to
80. Panamas, So 90. L. j. French Il Co,
Don't buy your machine oil until you
get prices from the Uncle sam Oil
Co. ltft
Miss Mary Dawllng Of Cleveland, o.,
has accepted position with the Bargain
Store.
L. J. Pettijohn and wife and DR.. and
Mrs. q. A. Milton went to Meade in an
auto Saturday.
Chester Jacoby is working in II. X
Browns grocery store and has the west
end delivery wagon.
Miss MIRA Carson came home from
Lawrence last Friday where she has been
attending X. U. this year.
Rings Little Liver Pills regulate the
towels and cure sick headache. Easy to
bake. Palace Drug Store.
c. W. Bell and wife Of Columbus, O.,
visited here few days last week while
on their way to La Junta, Col. 4
Plnesalve, carbolized, thoroughly heal
ing and cleansing, antiseptic, sooths and
stops pain. Palace Drug Store.
For Sale Seven-room modern house,
three lota, blue grass lawn, plenty of
shade, barn. Inquire W. II. Hood. If.
When you drink distilled water that is
delivered by r. 5. Brumbaugh, you drink
pure water. ltcontains no disease germs
or alkali,
We have Ice cream with our bakery
wagon. Remember, when you want ice
cream for dinner to watch FOR our wagon.
Surgeons. 35-S
Clinton Gilbert Of 81. Joe, NO., was
visiting friends 10 Dodge City Saturday.
Mr.. Gilbert was ct one time an employee
Of the Bargain store.
II You like good mild ginger ale call
for Pepsln or Amerlcns ginger ale or
phone 243 and have a dozen bottles de-
llvered 10 your home.