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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
ENTERTAINING CAESAR

Ferrero: The Greatness and Decline oi Rome.
 And Caesar? Caesar was the psycho- logical puzzle of his day, for his devious course had driven all his critics off the trail. The fashionable young patrician, with his charming literary gift, his ex- quisite manner in speech and writing, his amazing quickness of acquisition and omnivorous appetite for study, from astronomy at the one pole to strategy at the other. after entering into politics with such a show of moderation, had strangely falsfied the expectations or all friends and observers. They had watched him sinking deeper and deeper into debt, then practically selling his services to the highest bidder, changing his whole programme from one day to the next, dragging feminine intrigue Into politics and government, exciting the poor and base against the rich and noble. and leaving nothing undone that A. cynical and shameless versatility could suggest.
 How could men forget that the chief of the popular party, who had prom
 
 capitalism had not scrupled to sell his services for one of the most discredit- able transactions of the time, the reduc- ton of the contract for the. taxes of Asia? One who treated politics in this way could surely not be considered serious statesman by the thinking pub lie of his day. He was merely one of those noisy and interruptions but shal- low minded politicians. who, finding an satisfaction in the futile arts of ostentation and notoriety, and gifted with a magnificent and expressive rhetorical style. often make themselves heard and felt In the disorder of a young mercantile democracy. when men are deaf to the claims of morals or politics, but beginning to be alternative to crude and novel ideas in speech and writing, particularly if expressed in unehastened and vituperative language. There were many no doubt, who put Caesar in this class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
SLEEP
Cervantes: Don Quixote.

CerVantes. Don tlulXOte.
 Blessings light on him who first in- vented this same sleep! It covers man all over, thoughts and all, like cloak. thirsty, heat for the cold, and cold for the hot. It is the current coin that pur- chases all the pleasures of the world cheap. and the balance that sets the king and the shepherd, the fool and the wise man, even There is only one thing, which somebody once put into my head, that I dislike in sleep; it is that 1t re- sembles death; there is very little differ ence between man in his first sleep and man iu his last sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
THE GARDEN OF DEATH

From the Pacific Monthly. Safe bound by locking waters
 Within the Golen Gate, mf3s A fortress stands, remote and gray,
 A prison of the state. The flanking walls that round 1t sweep A massive portal scars, Where warders, grim, their vigils keep With locks and bolts and bars And Haunting OCT the battlements
 Floats 'Freedoms" Stripes and Stars. In old San Quentin's garden
 The morn is sweet with blooms; A little square in Gods pure air
 Amid thousand tonlbs; ..sa.sa And in a fountains mirrored depths, AS you are passing by, Bare mocking walls on either hand
 Seem reaching to the sky And through that glimpse of paradise
 A youth was led to die. Aboye San Quentins garden
 The loop-hole gates look down. Beyond the wall and castled keep ; Where shotted cannon frown; And just within little gate
 Along a steel-bound tier, In cells of death, men hold their breath When unseen steps draw near For death is in the air they breathe,
 And in each sound they hear. Through old San Quentin's garden They led him, to his doom, While rose and lily sighed for him
 An exquisite perfume; And, in the prison-yard beyond,
 Men spoke with bated breath, Of laws that mock the law of God,
 And strangle men to death-7 Of men who send God-given life
 To goddess, brutal death. Der old San Quentins garden
 A stately pine tree slghs, A lonely captive from the wild
 Where Tamalpais lies. And seated by It's rugged trunk
 A convict, old and wan, Was reading from a little book
 He held in palsied hands And on the title page I read:
 'The Brotherhood of Man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
Regarding Music Festivals

q attended all the festival concerts last week, and I never fail to be present at a symphony concert or high class recital whenever such is given here, but l agree with those who think that in future a spring festival of three performances two nights and a matinee-would be more satisfactory, viewed on all sides, than a fve-concert festival,' said music lover, 'and I think the shorter festival would suit most cities
 Houston, Tex, however, not only takes to orchestral music, but 1t wants lots of 1t. According to the last number of Musi- cal America Houston was distinctively the symphony center It broke all records, both in the number of high class concerts and box office receipts. Sixteen concerts were given within five weeks. Ten of these concerts were given by the Russian Symphony orchestra, M. Altschuler con ductor. Damrosch gave four and an- other good orchestra gave two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

streets named after them. All they know about politics when they arrive in Ellis Island is that Swede has been elected ruler of a state, and so they want an early start to that particular state"
 At the far end of Broadway is the Spanish colony, with it's hot. hot food. Spanish boats arrive near by and the Spaniards get acquainted with the city gradually. When they trust themselves out alone they make for the hotel and restaurant in East Fifteenth street which caters especially to them.
 Up Sixth avenue there is conviction that all the Greeks are not clinging to one center. One finds Greek restaurant, then another. as one sees chop suey places in remote corners from Mott, street, and Italian shops and eating houses well out side the prescribed limit of the colony.
 So long as they don't all speak at once, we may be able to worry along with the tongues of all nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

An American has purchased a carved oak staircase that had been trodden by Queen Elizabeth, and he will proceed to let the unterrifed democracy do the tread ing hereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Minnesota would not hope to have the summer White House located on Lake Minnetonka if Winona were located on that lake,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

President Taft seated over ton of ice can stay in Washington as long as Con- gress, can, and be comfortable at that. His chair is over the presidential refrig-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
NO WONDER sHl

A girl had gone to
 York with her steady
 noticed speck of what
 lint on her shoulder. WI looking he attempted to l1n his finger. After several f4 he took hold of the line ancsd pull 1t off. He unraveled sevefI49y of the feecy stuff and when he seeH,S to have all of it threw the wad under the table. That night the girl told her mother that she had had a perfectly love- ly time. But" she added, T have just been lying here in bed. mother, and won- derlng what became of my union suit."- Kansas City Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The supreme court did not uphold Miss Tarbell on every point in the Standard oil case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Boys near the great lakes are expected to stay out of the water until June 15, and the long waiting period gets on their nerves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The war in Mexico did not last long enough to shoot the zs out of those Mex ican names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Madero will not feel secure until Diaz steams, away to Hamburg from Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The government should proceed to tag the good trusts so that the people will know one when they see it on the board walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The second Lormer investigation will come but it will come over the dead bodies of the old guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The Hughes boom for President will never come back with the consent of the boomer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Queen Mary has not thus far considered bathing costumes within her jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

John D. is bearing up under the blow with courage that is simply sublime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Cigar stores continue to exist although the wooden Indian has disappeared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
THE WAY OF THE WORLD.

THE WAY OF THE WORLD.
 "Gugusse," one of the most famous clowns in Europe, died the other day after a long illness He died in poverty. Although he had made thousands laugh by his merry humor, no one came to cheer him in his days of sorrow and want. The world owed him debt which 1t for got to pay. PAUL, COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

President Taft stands firmly by the reel procity bill. He wants it without amend nent and this distresses the standpatters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Dowielsm when run through the courts paid but 12 cents on the dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
WILL HE ATTEND;

There'll be a show in London town, On which great crowds will look. We haven't heard of any crown
 Reserved for Doctor Cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Mexico under Madero may become the republic of tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The Senate expects to begin a discussion of reciprocity agreement before Christmas at any rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
ADRIFT WITH THE I'll
THE SEARCH.

THE SEARCH. Oh, where's the road to Arcady7" A weary pilgrim cried; I've sought in vain the world around My dream is still denied "Oh, where's the road to Arcady?" His frame was old and bent; His eyes were dim with questine long His hopeful heart forspent. ''Oh, where's the road to Arcady?" Death touched him on the brow. Beneath the sod he sleeps today Perhaps he's found 1t now.
 OH, BLISS. 'He swore she was all the world to him."
 "Well?" Ten minutes later he made Atlas look like rank amateur" How was that?' By holding the world on his knee"
 GABY AGAIN. Fair Gaby has a rope of pearls A wealthy Cuban gave her. Although she's not the best of girls, It seems he's bound to have her.
 
 A chaperon beside her, Until her latest lover weeps, To see himself denied her. Proprtety must be conserved, Fair Gaby's most exacting. While danclng's made her much observed, Off-stage her forte is acting.
 TRIPPED AGAIN. Have you ever read 'Pippa Passes'?" 'No. I don't care for poker stories"
 OUR APPRECIATION. The lady barber has a touch That's very soothing to the skin, But puts of 1ather on so much, We fear she cannot see us grin.
 EXCEPTIONAL. "You once heard of bridegroom who attracted some attention at his wedding?" Yes" How on earth did that happen?" "At the conclusion of the ceremony he was arrested for bigamy"
 AMONG THE FIRST. Some say it's most too early, but. Gosh dingi What do I care?' He spoke, and shortly after put On summer underwear.
 Birmingham Age-Herald. They said it was too early, but He didn't like the sound; He hung on gamely, but will spend The summer underground.
 St. Louis Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
HARD TO DIAGNOSE

He wears a worried look" Yes. and he won't say whether 1t is due to business cares. domestic trouble or baseball"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The recall cannot be applied to ''the rule of reason"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
AS FAR AS HE WEN,

AIS FAX AS HE WENT.
 Are you interested in mythology, MT. Pumper?"
 Not a great deal Miss Quidder al- though always swear by Jupiter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
GABY AGAIN.
TRIPPED AGAIN.
OUR APPRECIATION.

Have you ever read 'Pippa Passes'? ''No I don't care for poker stories."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

have no other but n woman's reasOnj think him because think him so'
 Two Gentlemen of Verona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

Reeds Creek Cor, Metz Times st DENIED. Most any bard Could weave rhyme About the glad T Vacation time; Bout cool resorts
 And rolling seas And hammocks swung. N Meath shady trees. But when he gins
 To count his pile, Forthwith he finds Iris hard to smile He cannot take
 A trip, alas, As once he did,
 Upon a pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The lady barber has a touch
 That's very soothing to the skin, But puts of father on so much,
 We fear she cannot see us grin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The chorus of the trusts: "Ain't we all reasonable?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

AN ACTIVE WOMAN.
 If you want any painting done this spring call on Mrs. Seward Hood She can go all over barn roof in half day. Reeds Creek Cor, Metz Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30
CONDITIONS IN PORTUGAL,

The rule of reason is batting away above normal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

The war in Mexico did not last long enough to shoot the zs out of those Mex ican names.
 The supreme court did not uphold Miss Tarbell on every point in the Standard oil case.
  The Hughes boom for President will never come back with the consent of the boomer. Madero will not feel secure until Diaz steams, away to Hamburg from Vera Cruz.
 Queen Mary has not thus far considered bathing costumes within her jurisdiction.
 -.s- John D. is bearing up under the blow with courage that is simply sublime.
  Cigar stores continue to exist although the wooden Indian has disappeared.
  Dowieism when run through the courts paid but 12 cents on the dollar. Mexico under Madero may become the republic of tomorrow. The recall cannot be applied to "the rule of reason" The chorus of the trusts. "Ain't we all reasonable?"
  The rule of reason is batting away above normal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-30

2. E. Morgan and T. s. Millsap are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The AgeHerald in It's circulation department.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10
Southeast Seward.

Mr.. Norton was in Liberal last
Friday.
VIM. Clausen and his father
have been quarrying rock the past
week they expect to build milk
house and chicken house.
Perry Smith and mother Mrs.
Hullett left for Woods county,
Okla. Monday they will return
with a load of belongings which
they were unable to bring when
they came out last spring.
Sanford Taylor of near Floris
spent several days last week with
his sister Mrs. Hullett.
r. j. Sliger and T. M. Bowles
were in the vicinity of Hibbs
trying to buy little pigs Wednes-
day.
w. H. Bigelow returned to
Plains last Wednesday. After a
short visit with his family, he will
resume his carpenter work on the
new hotel.
Bro. Rhodes who is holding a
meeting at Mt. Olive preached a
short sermon at the schoolhouse
in district "a last Saturday.
A large number of the young
people from here attended church
at Mt. Olive Sunday night. Bro.
Rhodes is causing quite an interest
to be taken. Those who wish to
hear the Gospel straight from the
Bible should attend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10
Broomcorn Market.

The receipts here last week we're
Is cars, which makes a total of
624 cars shipped this season.
The price continues good, the top
for last week being $92. for one
load bought last Saturday. There
is much poor corn, and some that
is badly baled which is now com
ing in. There is a light demand
for this variety, but buyers are
bidding we'll for good corn that is
we'll baled. A farmer brought in
a load of brush last week which
had each bale carefully wet down
in the middle. The buyers o f
course discovered it, and he got
only $40 for his load. This is the
first time that method of increas-
ing weights has been tried here,
and it will probably be the last.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10
Monthly Report Of Valley
Center District No. "a

Number of pupils enrolled, Is,
number of days taught 20, average
daily attendance ~, visitors 8.
The bi-monthly questions we're
delayed and did not reach us until
Feb. /, the examination was given
Feb. 2, and 3, those who made an
average above IS per cent were:
Ninth grade, lea Bowles, Seventh
grade Olive Lemons, Sadie Norton
Fourth grade Nellie Lemons, Third
grade, Blanch and Dewy Norton,
Opal Louderback and Nellie Bige-
low, Second grade, Neva and Vera
Taylor, Oss Norton and Harold
Bigelow.
Until the nast month we were
"a little behind in some of the
branches outlined IN the course or
study, we are now ahead in all but
the seventh grade grammar we
are endeavoring to complete as
near as possible the work outlined
in the course of study in six mon
tbs and we will not miss it far.
We extend a cordial invitation
to all who are interested in school
work to give US call and would
be glad if more of the patrons of
the district would visit us.
r. o. Flanders, Teacher.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10
Backache, Rheumatism
SleepIessness

Result from disordered kidneys.
Foley Kidney Pills have helped
others, they will help you. Mrs.
j. B. Miller, Syracuse, N. Y,
says For long time | suffered
with kidney trouble and rheuma-
tism. | had severe headaches and
felt all played out. After taking
two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills
my backache is gone and where
/ used to lie awake with rheumatic
pains | now sleep in comfort.
Foley Kidney Pills did wonderful
things for me-" Try them now.
Sold by all Druggists
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10
Friendship Items

Rev. Paramore failed to fill his
appointment at Independence last
Sunday.
G. W. Hill and family who have
been spending the past few months
in California returned home last
Saturday. We are certainly glad
to have them back again.
Mrs. r. Vogt visited Mrs. Il. L..
Hill Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Harris Winstead and wife
visited Jim Watson and family
last Tuesday.
G. B. Evans and wife visited j..
NJ. FIELDS and family one evening
last week..
Mrs. Gertrude Shafer is t h e
owner of a new cream separator.
A. j. Nix and family spent Sun
day with j. M. Cleek and wife.
NJ. M, Maricle and wife and G.
F. Stephenson and family spent
Sunday with j. B. Watson and
family.
Mrs. CIeek and Mrs. Shafer
visited With Mrs. Maricle one eve
the past week.
Mr.. Peterson from Chicago, III.
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G. Witt and other relatives in
this neighborhood the past few
days.
Mrs. G. B. Evans spent We'd
nesday with Mrs. Maricle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10
Revival Meetings At The
Baptist Church

The Baptist people have decided
to hold a revival meeting beginning
March l, 1911. They expect to
have the very best evangelist that
can be secured and they ask the
christians to pray that the Lord
may so lead in this meeting that
saints be added to the kingdom.
We hope this will be the greatest
revival ever held in this town.
Come and enjoy yourself with the
Lord.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

w. G. Mccullough returned
Monday from Coffeyville, Kansas,
where he had been called the week
before on account of the death of
his sister, Mrs. Watt. While
away Mr.. Mccullough visited his
daughter whom many Seward Co.
people will remember as Miss
Maggie Mccullough. She is now
married and living in a suburb OF
Coffeyville.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Don't neglect your fire ,insur-
ance. You may lose all in a few
hours. Without tornado insurance
you may lose all in an instant.
Fire rates three years 80 cents per
800. Tornado insurance 80 cents
per 500. for three years. Phone
5. LAND-THAYER LAND Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

The Seward county Holiness
association held its regular monthly
all-day meeting at the M. E.
church in Liberal Tuesday. Mr..
Pearl WINNER of the Wideawake
neighborhood, Mr.. j., w. Norris
and Mr.. W. B. Neff were the out
Of town people who attended. Mr..
Neff preached in the afternoon and
Mr.. Norris gave the address of the
eyening service.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Remember that Polly of the
Circus will be given under the
auspices of the Womans' Club.
This is sufficient recommendation
to insure one of the best attrac-
tiOns of the season.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Smith en-
tertained at cards Wednesday eve
ming for Miss Kathryn Jordan.
The guests were, Mesdames Jones
and Finley, and Miss Jordan, and
Messers Eddy and Commons.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

The Presbyterian Church re-
ports exceptional attendance at
all services Sunday, the Sunday
School passing all previous marks
in attendance. Mr.. Yocum sang
a beautiful solo in the evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

The Presbyterian people are to
render musical concert sometime
lin the near future that will be the
best thing in the musical line of
the season.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Miss Carrie Ennis who has
charge of the millinery department
of the Economy Dry Goods Co.
left Tuesday for Kansas City
where she will join the millinery
buyers of the Emery Bird & Thay-
er who leave Friday for Chicago
for a week at the wholesale houses.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

A market the year around for
butter, eggs, poultry and hides at
the highest market prices, at the
Liberal Cold Storage plant. Bring
them to us and get the cash for
them. Soft.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Miss Zoe Atchinson will be at
the regular W. G. I, U. meeting
at Mrs. Grinstead's Friday after
noon. All friends and members
are cordially invited.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Miss Kathryn Jordon and Mrs.
Hazel Decker will finish the course
in music under Mrs. Frazer next
week. The announcement f OIL
their recital will be made later.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

w. b. Nef of Pennsylvania ar
rived last week for a few weeks
visit with his brother, Frank Neff
and family Of this city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Frank Sousa of Collegeyille,
Nebraska, was here this week
looking after his land northwest
of town. Monday he was t h Q
guest of his boyhood friend, d. A.
Harris and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Woman SUFFRAGE will have a
chance in 1912, in Kansas. The
bill to have the amendment to the
constitution submitted at the gen.
eral election passed both houses of
the legislature this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Stoufer enter
tanned MIR. and Mrs. G. W. Ed.
son of this city and Mrs. Anna
Heating and children of Tacoma,
Washington. at dinner Sunday
evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Frank Neff and his brother
from Pennsylvania will make a
little tour of the Southwest and
look over the country. They ex-
pect to be gone about two weeks.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Mr.. Morris is having a n W
front put into his building on Kan
sas Avenue, which is now occupied
by the barber shop of Floyd Reese.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Ladies' tailoring spring styles
now in. A superior line better
than any ever shown in Liberal.
Style, fit and workmanship guar
anteed. Liberal TailOrs.
Over j. E. Georges store.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Mr.. Platter the new photogra-
pher at the Day Studio is certainly
turning out some fine Photo Cal
lenders free for babies under Is
months old.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Our ladies' hats are being sold
at a discount of 66s per cent.
Now is the time to get bargains in
this line. Harris Dry Goods Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

The steam heating plant in the
Miller building was tried out last
week and proved entirely satisfac-
tory.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-02-10

Let us demonstrate our BIuebell
Cream Separator at your home.
You will want one if you see it
work. Liberal Hardware Co.
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