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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
FOOLISH ANSWER 4OO7-J
By CHARLES H. MANDY

If an accurate account could be kept Of all foolish questions that are asked In a day, there is no doubt but that the figures would be surprising. Yet, after all, there is some excuse for the great majority of them for they are generally the re- suit of an effort to be friendly on the part of the questioner. a desperate at tempt to start or to keep up Tagging conversation. Foolish questions have been prolific theme for the humorist and paragrapher for a number of years, yet we venture the assertion that the foolish answer would be just as prolific. As was stated the foolish question is gem orally asked in good faith, but the foolish answer in most instances either is an attempt to show off or to indulge in ridi- cule or sarcasm.
 The writer on one occasion was seated on bench close to the beach at Cleve- land, O.. where laps the light and rip bling waves of Lake Erie. It was during the summer and a great many excursions were run to that city on account or the splendid water front and the many sum- mer resorts that line the beach. young HldU. tNiututiS iIoih o t'osai',Sr ~f preached the writer and, pointing to the lake, respectfully asked: What body of water is that?'' In an iil-guided moment the reply was made: That. sir, is either the Atlantic or Pacific ocean; at this time can't recall which, The young man passed on. but fine looking old gentle man who was sitting close by cast most pitying look at the writer and. turning to his wife, remarked, .'The ignorance of the present generation is absolutely beyond comprehension, and with our boasted system of public schools is very discouraging.p Foolish answers seldom pay.
 Yesterday afternoon Arthur Burgin. a rising and popular young business man of Ensley, journeyed to the fair grounds to hear the band concert Of course. he had company. They journeyed thither in an A. H. Ford special 2s, which they caught at the street corner. While seated in the crowded grandstand awaiting the commencement of the concert. they dis cussed the various contrivances and ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07

Milwaukee, October e.--The condition of Ralph DePalma, injured while driving in the grand prix automobile race yester- day, when his car ran into the machine driven by Caleb s. Bragg winner of the race, is said tonight by physicians to be more favorable than last night.
 DePalmas most serious injury is an abdominal puncture, and unless infec- tion sets in his physicians say chances are good for recovery. The patient is conscious, but no one is allowed to see him. Physicians say no bones were frac- tured, as at first reported.
 DePalma's mechanician, Tom Alley left the hospital today His injuries consisted of a slight fracture of the left shoulder
 Tony Scudelart, who accompanied Bruce Brown on the practice spin last Tues day. which ended in Bruce Browns death was conscious today and his condition is reported favorable Caleb s. Bragg, winner of the grand prix automobile race, tonight issued a statement giv- ing his version of the accident to De- Palma. The statement says:
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pliances on the other side of the track that are used by the open air performers. On the left side of the arena is a large circular contriyanee about 30 feet in dia- meter. resembling large iron cage.
 What is that used for?'' asked the lit tie charmer Of her escort, as she pointed to the iron cage.
 That. replied Arthur, lis where a ring-tailed catfish and a blue gummed trout give an exhibition of fancy swim ming"
 Before the young lady could make an swer loud "guffaw' came from the seat behind them and voice with an un- mistakable drawl said: 'sDld you hear that, Bill? An exhibition O fancy swim min. Why any dern fool could see that that contraption wouldn't hold water
 Before the other fellow made answer Arthur knew what was coming; he almost said it for him. Slowly but surely the old chestnut rolled out: "It is jest as sure as shootin' that while you can get a man out of the country, you can never get the country out of a man" And -the two let out some laughs that echoed down the grandstand.
 Arthur glanced around at his critics and joined in the general laugh They had evidently been in the city but a few days, for they wore ''store bought clothes of the pepper and salt variety. celluloid collars and pink ties. They were munching peanuts and evidently enjoyed the joke on the "city feller.'
 If there is one thing that Arthur is strong on 1t is his personal appearance. He is a neat dresser and looks the part of the successful young business man that he is. He fully appreciated the little maiden ask the same question it is a safe bet that Arthur would say: That is termed the Circle of Death ' Inside that small circle a man rides a machine so fast that he and the machine assume a position almost horizontal It is an act that makes you hold your breath"
 Anyway. no more foolish answers for him.
 humor of the occurrence. and realized that 1t was his ill-timed remark that caused him momentarily to be taken for ''rube.''
 Anyhow should he again venture 10 the fair grounds and should some other dainty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
BOLD THEFT OF DIR.
 w. M. JORDAN'S CAR

Dr. w M. Jordan, living at HOS. Cres- cnt avenue, yesterday evening reported to the police the theft of his automobile, a 1911 model E. M. F., bearing a new H. cense tag. The car was of runabout type. According to Dr. Jordan, the car was standing in front of his residence about 9:30 o'clock when he heard the motor being cranked. Running to the door, he saw the car start towards fwen- tieth street and he tried to overtake it. When the owner lost sight of the machlpe it was headed down Twentieth street towards Birmingham. The bicycle md motorcycle scouts have been notified to keep on the lookout for the stolen car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
BUL0ARiAN ARTILLERY

The attention of the entire world is centered on the situation in the Bal kans, where war of the four states against Turkey is almost certain. Montenegro, Servia, Bulgaria and Greece have more than 100000 men under arms ready for service against Turkey. The latter country has also ordered general mobilization. Aus tria, it is thought, will also be deeply involved in the situation. The latter country is prepared to make armed re- sistance to any attempt of the Servians to encroach on territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
RED SOX REST


 Boston, Mass October 6.-With the opening game of the worlds series two days away, the Red Sox observed the Sabbath by complete rest. Arriving in Boston this morning from Philadelphia, the players were somewhat tired. Sew eral went almost immediately to church. While lounging about their hotel later, apparently they were care free lot. To- morrow the players will practice at Fen way park before a large crowd Of fol- lowers. In private they also will go over their new set of signals with the Board of Stragetgy' as Manager Stahl. Captain Wagner and "Bill' Carringan are fa- milarly known.
 "A great send off awaits the Red Sox when they start for New York for the first game Railing practice on the Polo grounds is scheduled for them Tuesday morning as a final touch of preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
COLT WINS AUTUMN
 GRAND PRIX-$23,6OO

Paris, October 6.--Herman B, Duryear's bay colt shannon today won the Prix du Consei municipal known as the autumn grand Prix, over the Longchamps course. The race, which was at one mile and half. was worth $23,60o.
 Shannon won by half length, with Tripolette second and Martial HI third August Belmont's Amoureux IT finished fourth. shannon was an outsider in tho betting, but was supsrbly ridden by Mac gee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
ADJUSTMENTS
'eThe Yankee Girl"

Julie Ring in "The Yankee Girl will be the attraction at the Jefferson the atre Tuesday night. The piece is mu- sical comedy, with book and lyrics by George V. Hobart and music by Solvio Hein and was acclaimed decided suc- cess in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. The scenes are laid in an imaginary southern republic called Bril- liantia and offer opportunity for pie turesque settings. The story is interest ing with exceedingly comic complications
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
Maiestic-Yaudeyille

Great variety of clever vaudeville spe- cialties will be this weeks excellent State Fair offering at the Majestic theatre. and visitors to the city are promised an un- usually good show. Headlining the bill is Keno. Walsh and Melrose. great team of acrobats; the Mustn't Three, three dashing young fellows in a singing and art act; Wright and Stanley, the mimic and the soubrette in An lm- promptu Rehearsal: DeShields and Nor row in an original novelty, "A Day in the Alps which includes Swiss yodeling and trick cycling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
Orpheum-Naudeyille

There is always a good show and fre- quently great show at the Orpheum and this weeks bill looks like one of much merit It is headlined by the Clar- ence Sisters and Brother, Australian mug gets, in spectacular scenic and charac- ter costume changes; Cleary and Tracy. a singing and talking comedy speciality; Besonnis Players in comedy sketch, Between Trains; Paul Stephens, a sen sational equilibrist, who performs stunts which it is said no other man can do; and Dolly Morrisey, dainty and talente.i comedienne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
WHAT IS DEATH? WHY DO MEN DIE? James Cole of Cleveland Speaks At Amuse-U
 Theatre

James H. Cole of Cleveland, travelling under the auspices. of the International Bible Students association. spoke at the Amuse-U theatre yesterday. His collo- quial style and pleasing manner and the evident sincerity and thorough con viction of the truthfuness of his sxate- ments at once won for him a very sympathetic audience. which gave him the closest attention.
 The speaker said that although there is nothing more sure than death--ceme- teries. funerals, the hearse. the crepe. the drug store, the physicians signs, our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
"A Mans Game" at the Biiou

The story of "A Mans Game" which is the big special State Fair week at- traction at the Biiou this week, appear ing in Birmingham for the first time. Is that of love. politics and honor It has to do with the faithless wife who de- serted her husband and 5-year-old daugh- ter and her return home 15 years later to find the husband one of the biggest and best men in the state and the daugh- ter preparing to marry into one of the finest families. The action Is strong and tha plav yirip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
GEORGIA SOLDIERS
 MAY BE ACQUITTED

Atlanta. october s.-Report that the national guardsmen courtmartialed at Augusta. Ga., last week in connection with the killing of three citizens dur ing the street railway strike disor- ders will be acquitted. were current today following the reports of the courtmartial officers. The finding Of the military court will be made pub lie by Governor Brown at later day and will settle the case. the civil au- thorities having no Jurisdiction in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
Spanish Strike off

Madrid, october 6.--The central commit- mittee off the railroad unions last night called of the strike throughout Spain. This action was taken on the promise of Premier Canaejas to introduce in the cortes a bill increasing the wages of railway employees and diminishing the hours of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
MASONIC NOTICE

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OE KING S0LOMAN LODGE NO. 40O, A. F. AND \. M. IS CALLED FOR MON- DAY, OCT. 2, 2 F. M.. TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF BROTHER l.. R. sHIRk. EXPERIMENT AT HAYWOOD CEMETERY.
 W. H. WOOLyERTON, w. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-07
The Money of the World

Mr. Zerbe former president of the American Nums nac will have exhibition from Tuesday, Oeto Der 8th to Saturday. October 12h inclusive the banking the First National Bank of Birmingham, his Eduea tional collection of the money of the world.
 This collection said to be the greatest index to the money all periods and nations collectively presented highly ndorsed for its educational qualities This exhibition while here is with the First National Banks compliments to the people of Birmingham and 10 visitors to the Alabama State Fair.
 The First National Bank believes the public will be inter viewing this collection and takes pleasure extend ing general invitation to visit it's banking any day be the hours of and and on Thursday evening" October 10th, from to g.
 First NatiOnalBank of Birmingham
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
CHANGES IN CLERICAL
FORCE At BAKER & BIG6S

\ number OF changes in the sales
and clerical force have taken place
at Baker q Biggs' store as the result
OF designations, promotions. etc. du--
ing the last week or ten days. Il. T..
TwynGm has retired as floor manager
and sought employment elsewhere; J.
T. Mari has resigned his position n
the head of the clothing and mems
furnishing goods deuartment to engage
In the insurance business, and has
been succeeded by Alya woods the
shoe department is now In chrnge ~
Sam Henry. as The successor OF Aiya
Wood. and Charlie Armspiger has re-
tired from the carpet department. but
thus far nobody has been appointed
to take his place
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
COLORhOO'S ELECTORS
TO VOTE ON DEC. 4Th

Denver. Nov ls.-rhe Democratic
presidential electors who were vie
torious in the late election viii assem-
Bile in Denver on Dec. TO ballot for
Woodrow Wilson for president AMI
Thomas r. Marshall for vice presiden;.
The electors are Theodore c. Bode. q
T. Clark. Henry p corbin. Finley De.
Lemuel Cannon and Gertrude \. Lee
One Of these will be selected TO carry
the message to the speaker of the
house at Washington. For this serv-
ice the messenger is allowed mileage.
which from Colorado amounts to about
$500.
Besides delivering the message 10
the speaker OF the house. the sane
document will be sent by registered
letter in advance of the going to
Washington OF the messenger. This
same procedure is carried out in ev-
cry state.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
kANzAR0LA MAN BUYS
LEADER HARDWARE STORE

Mr. S. ID. Decker of Manzanoia. Col
orado. has purchased the Leader har !
ware store and Ia now In potsession.
Mr. Decker will continue the policy
Of Mr. A. A. worreii. the former
owner. who has conducted success-
full business. The new proprietor Is
a square deal" advocate and asserts
that that is what those trading wi.h
him will receive.
Mr.. Decker Intends to reside in Cam
on City permanently.
Mr.. worrell will remain with Mr..
Decker until the latter has become
accustomed to the trade.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
APPEAL TAKEN To
THE DISTRICT COURT

Judgment was given by Judge Coop
er in county court on Friday to the
Florence Maoaroni company against
Michael Jdchetfs and John Nigro II
Florence in the sum OF 1895. Suit WAS
brought by the company through Geo.
W. wilkes. its attorney. to recover the
above amount on debt alleged 10 lie
due the complainant for merchandise
delivered to the defendants ON their
order. AMER evidence had been sub
mitted by the company to show the
justness Of the debt. District Attorney
John w. Davidson OF Pueblo county.
counsel for the defendants. rested the
case and Judgment was given to the
complainants by default A motion
was filed by Mr.. Davidson for an ap-
peal to the Fremont county district
court and the matter will probably
come up for hearing at the presen,
term.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
C. H. NATION
DIED WEDNESDAY

Charles H. Mattoon dted at his
home in Park Center at $50 o'clock
Wednesday morning from compil-
cation of ailments. after lingering
Illness. Deceased was 65 years II
age. and was a native OF Michigan
Mr.. Mattoon had lived here for a good
many years and was highly esteemed
as a citizen and neighbor. He was
a member OF Canon City Homestead
Yeomen, and leaves numerous rela-
tives and friends to mourn his deata.
a brother, NJ. D. Mattoon. resides
on Cyanide avenue. -Four Nile. AMI
is veteran OF the Civil war. a VIE
and 4 family Of several children sur-
vige his departure
Tie funeral took place from VII
sons undertaking chapel at 2 O'Clock
this afternoon. and was under the ii-
reetion IN Reg SEWER os tie First
Presbyterian church.
iuserment vas at Lakeside cema
terry
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
RECORD BEETS GROWN
At BEAVER PARK

II will be indeed glad news to Beav-
er Park land owners and everybody
interested to know that Colorado sun
shine. filtered through Beaver Park
soil Is producing sugar beets that lack
only one-tenfh of one per cen, OF be-
ing up 10 the worlds record in sugar
test.
The worlds record IL "a per cent
sugar and test taken from several
tons OF beets grown here gave a test
of 23s per cent sugar Thia is prov
ing Beaver Park soil beyond doubt
and should be convincing that orr
soil will produce anything. adapted -
this climate.
Mr.. Kramer. field superintendent q
this place. Is convinced that he Will
have bcets here this fall that viii
come up to the worlds record In sa-
gar content
From this We have a right to as
sumo that this soil Is naturally adapt
ed with the best In the world.
Mr.. Nolan. field superintendent for
the u. 5. Sugar and Land Co. at Gar
den City. was here this week and ne
says that our beets are the best that
are coming to the factory this fall. -
Penrose Press.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
PIONEER SETTLER
DEAD At HOWARD

William Stout. one of the pioneer
settlers OF Fremont county. died az
his home two miles east OF Howard
Tuesday morning from the infirmltie-
OF age. Deceased was born In Ten
nessee in 1929. and had lived in this
county for thiriy-eight years. Nc
Stout was we'll known In the western
part OF the county and was highly
esteemed by all who POSSESSED iis
acquaintance He leaves two sons and
three daughters. besides many friendI.
to mourn his death One Of the sons
lives on The parental ranch and tae
other in Idaho. One daughter resides
at home. one at cotopaxl and the
other at Fruita. The funeral. the limo
OF which is not known here. will take
place at Howard.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
View Translation Of Bible.

Philadelphia. Nov. IA brand
new version OF the Bible with radi-
cal changes Of phraseoiogy and the
elimination and alteration Of many
incidents was placed on sale today at
the American Baptist Publication 50
ciety rooms here. The book is in
tended solely for the use Of the mcm-
bers Of the Baptist faith and the King
James and revised versions of tha
vulgate have been really changed IN
the new translation. and passages 20
the new book contain idiomatic lan
guaEe in contrast to the archaic forms
OF the other versions
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
MARRIED ON GARDEN
PARK ON TUESDAY

AZ the home Of the brides parents.
on Garden Park. at high noon On
Tuesday. Nov 18th. was celebrated
the marriage OF Miss Myrtle Thomp-
son and Robert \. Nelson. The we'd
ding was quiet one and was wit
neszed only by the Immediate reiA-
tlvcs of the contracting partics. Foi-
lowing the nuptiai ceremony. when
was performed by Rev. J. F. Harris
OF the First Methodist church of this
city. a luncheon was served 10 the
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson left sy
auto for Colorado springs soon after
their marriage. from which place Ysy
boarded Denver a Rio Grandc tfain
No. for Denver and western Kansas
ON short honeymoon trip.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr eni
Mrs. Amos Thompson Of McDodsad.
Kansas. is trained nurse by profcs-
sion and for some time past has made
her home at Lincoln Park. Tho groom
10 the Oldest son OF Mrs. s. N. Nelson
OF Garden Park. and Is wcli known
in Fremont county. having been born
ana raised near Canon City. and is en-
gagged In the cattle business.
Mr.. and Mr. Nelson were tho re-
cipients OF many beautiful aud useful
presents to commemorate their we'd
ding.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
Granted Divorce in Count, Court.

Mrs. Ina Houser OF Florence was
granted a divorce from her husband.
John Houser. by Judge Cooper n
county court Friday on the ground Of
desertion- Geo. w. wilkin OF Florenes
appeared as attorney for the plaintiff.
Mr.. and Mrs Houser were married ia
la Plata county and are understood
TO have lived in Durango some time
before coming here.
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visiting Senator and Mrs. ". \. Lines.

Visiting Senator and Mrs. ". n. Lines.
mrs. Boyd ca,ewood and little
daughter. formerly Of Roswell. ". NJ.
but now residents OF FL Paso. Texas.
are here visiting Mrs. Gatewood's pa
rents. Senator and Mrs Matt n. Limos
at their home. SIS Main street. Mrs.
Lines met her daughter on her arrival
at Trinidad and they spent short
time there as guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. = Smith before coming to Canon
City.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
THE ANNUAL
COUNTY TAX
LEVY MADE

The board OF county commissioners
in session on Tuesday Of this week.
made the annual tax levy for 1879
which will be coilectabIe In 1913. Tfs
levy Is the same AZ Iatt year. or IS
mills. apportioned as foiIows; Gea-
eral fund. mills: poor fund. IL
mills; eontlnson, fund. mills; school
fund. mills
The 1919 apportionment Of the levy
gave ~ mills to the Improvement
fund and mill to the road. but In
all other respects vas the aame as this
year. The state tax levy this year q
4 lis mills. or a little less than
twelve months ago. when it was i-lo
mills. The resular military poii.of 81
win be assessed again this yeas
The Canon City Icsy a. made by taa
commissioners few days ago Is u
mills. divided as follows. General tax.
i5s. mills; special tas. * mills;
school tax % mills The levy for Q -
er communities IN The county, es-
elusive Of The schooi tax. follows
Florence General fund. Il mills: n
terest on water bonds. Z mills sohn
canon-Generai fund. q mills. wai,r
fund. isss mills East canon-cen-
eral fund. mills: road. , mills: elec-
tion expenses. X mill. Prospect
Heights. :. mills. Coal Greek. %
mills.
The revenue planned for tho county
last year under the general taxes was
sss2. .se5Ss. OF which considerably
In excess OF $4,000 will be Collected
before the annual tax sale Inciui-
ing the special taxes. enibrrfus the
sewer assessments IN Canon City and
other special taxes here and In Flor
ence. there will be collected at be
county treasurers office this year b.
tween three hundred and fify-nvc and
three hundred and six,y-flve thousand
dollars
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21

A basket ball game will be played at
the rink tonight between Canon City
high school team and team organ
lied from among the dcvotces OF the
sport about town. The contest will
be an interesting enc, and Il iA Antio-
ipated that lareecrowd win be prss-
ent to witness Il. e
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-11-21
PANAMA
TOLLS FIXED
BY TAFT

Washington. Nov i4.-President
Taft last night issued proclamation
fixing the rates that foreign shipping
shall pay for passage through the
Panama canal The proclamation
made under authority Of the canal b!n
passed By congress in August. esiab-
lishes a merchant vessel rate Of $50
per net ton In actual carrSIne eapac-
ity with reduction Of 40 per cent
ship In ballast
The provisions OF the proclamation
are as follows.
lon merchant vessels earryins
passengers or cargo sl.2o per net ve.-
sci ton-eaeh 100 cubic feet OF aet-
nal earning capacity