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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Guaranteed Over Forty Per Cent.

We have recently had E. +. Ladd, the
state chemist at Fargo, make an official
analysis of our new shipment of Formal
dehyde. His report guarantees it be-
ing over 40 per cent in strength.
AMOS ABBOTT & Co, Druggists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
A Natural Result.

"Jones had a
terrific fall this
morning. He
slipped on a ba-
mana peel and
came down on
the stone side
walk"
"Did he break
%anything?"'
Nothing but
the ten NJ
mandments."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Some people say nothing so persist
emily that you suspect them of draw
ing a salary for it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
The Get Rich Game.

It q man would only shave himself,
Allow his wife to cut his hair,
His own hands use to shine his shoes
And simple, homemade neckties wear,
Walk when he had a chance to ride
And save up carfare for awhile.
He'd soon lave money in the bank-
A very neat and growing pile.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

You can't tell how many children a
woman hasn't by the motherly air she
wears.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Lack Of courage keeps many a mar
from being a law breaker.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Hurnor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

There is n good thing about a rap
i'd mamie is pretty certain to make a
quick finish.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

What most of us would like is an in
come that is discriminating enough to
adjust itself to our needs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Two Of a Kind.
HE is the slowest man I ever met"
Deliberate, is hep
81 should say so. He couldn't catch
a snail if it was backing up"
"Oh, well, my uncle has that beat"
HE must be going backward some"
Gle is. That man is so far behind
the times that he hasn't had the APP
pendicitis yet"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

We can stand the foolishness of a
successful man much more easily than
we can the wisdom of a failure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Safety Appliance.

Papa, what's a chaperon"
'"The fender that sometimes saves a
young man when he blindly gets right
on the track"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Getting a living is so strenuous for
some men that they don't have any
time to live.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
j. ALEXANDER MCKAY, M. d.

Physician aud Surgeon.
Honor graduate of the college of physicians
and surgeons of the medical department. of the
university of Illinois.
Micentiate of the State Medical Board of
Illinois.)
Late assistant to Hon. Alex. Hugh Ferguson,
president and surgeon in chief to the Chicago
hospital.
CLYDE, N. OAK.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
II man would cut tobacco out.

X man WOUId cut TOBACCO out,
Smoke only when his friends stood treat
And down his throat let water float
And at the free lunch counter eat,
Leave out ice cream, preserves and pie
n live on cheap. substantial grub,
Without much trouble he could save
Enough small change to fill a tub.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
To Lanodon Property Owners.

The undersigned will have additional
teams and extra help this sprlngi i, order
to promptly look after cleaning up back
yards and alleys. Work and prices
guaranteed satisfactory. JOBS Of garden
blowing and narrowing also solicited.
r. b. FALcoNEa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

A gentle manner is a good thing to
have, especially if it is backed up by
the ability to give a swift kick.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

II man would wear his last years hat
And buy a swell eight dollar suit
And make that do a year or two,
Nor fill his closets up with loot:
II man would cut out underwear,
Give overcoats the naughty eye.
His pockets might be bullying out
That now are nothing If not shy.
So. after all, this getting rich
Is III a very simple game.
His pile would grow If man would blow
A cent each time a dollar came.
Thus he might die a millionaire,
With only false friends at his side
Who were rejoiced to see him go
THAI they his plumber might ivide
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Most people are willing that you
should help yourself-if they can't keel
you from 1T.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

People only make a pretense Of ex
changing views. They never reall,
do it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

QulCA uulSu.
A gentle is a good thing to
have, especially if it is backed up by
the ability to give a swift kick.
People only make a pretense Of ex-
changing views. They never really
do it.
Most people are willing that you
should help yourself-if they can't keep
you from 1t.
Getting a living is so strenuous for
some men that they don't have any
time to live.
We can stand the foolishness of a
successful man much more easily than
we can the wisdom of a failure.
Lack Of courage keeps many a mar
from being a law breaker.
Some people say nothing so persist
emily that you suspect them of draw
ing a salary for it.
You can't tell how many children a
woman hasn't by the motherly air she
wears.
What most Of us would like is an in
come that is discriminating enough to
adjust itself to our needs,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Ordinary Prudence.

"Why don't you tell him SOL"
SWELL, l always had an idea that
would prefer to die a natural death.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Entertainmen of Music.
WILCOX COUNTY DRY.
Result Will Close Up the Dispensary
 at Camden.

Catherine, October 27.-(Special.) )-The election held in this. Wilcox county, yes- terday, resulted in a victory for prohibit tion, so far as returns have shown. It is thought that the result will be two to one in favor of prohibition. This pre- cinct went solid for it. Quite number of precincts have not been heard from, but there is no doubt as to final results. unless the unexpected happens. The dis pensary, which is located at Camden, will be closed.
 Mir Graybeal of Auburn, who has been employed by the government to experi- ment with the tick pest on cattle, is here and is meeting with the cooperation of our stockmen. Over 700 head of cows have been oiled and it is proving death to the ticks. The plan is this: Build vat six feet deep and fill with oil, composed as follows, crude petroleum 20 per cent; soap and water 80 per cent. Boil the pe- troeum, add the soft soap and mix the water while warm. Have the vat so ar ranged that the cows are forced to dive into the oil and swim through; thus thoroughly saturating the whole body. Joe Lambert. our largest stockman, ex- presses satisfaction at the results. Ticks have been troubling the stock in this section and they are death to the year lings, often times.
 Reports are to the effect that nearly all the saw mills on the Mobile division of the Southern railroad, between here and Mobile, will close down soon on account of the decrease in the price of lumber There are number of mills including the Scotch Lumber company at Fulton, and the HimrodMckay Lumber company at Flatwood. This will necessar- fly throw quite number of men out of employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
BURGLARS CAUGHT
 ROBBING A STORE
ONE OF THE TWO NEGROES WHO BROKE IN WAS SHOT AND OF TIGERS ARE AFTER THE OTHER ONE.

Courtand. October 27.-(Special)-Ro ert Ross mortally wounded, Lee Cosby in jail and the officers in hot pursuit of Sherman Cosby is the result of a blrglary on the store of s. Moore, in this town last night. For more than a month MT. Moore has been missing large quan- titles of goods from his store in Court land. Silks, satins, clothing. shoes and dry goods were stolen with a liberal hand.
 Two weeks ago he put watch on the house and since that time T. M. Crow, marshal, has been sitting up in the store at night This morning at about o'clock while MT. Crow and his son, Lacy Crow, were in the store, they heard the back door open. Grabbing their shotguns, they commanded the intruders to halt. The command was not obeyed and the mar shall fired two shots. Robert Ross. negro. fell to the floor. Sherman Cosby, who was with him, got out of the door. Ross who was mortally wounded told all of the affair. He said that this was his first offense and that he was got ten into the scrape by the two other negroes, Sherman Cosby and Lee CosJy.
 The house of Lee Cosby was searched this morning and silks and fine goods to the value of more than S100 were found Sherman Cosby was not caught. At the fire of the gun he ran out of the back door and jumped into buggy that was waiting for him. The officers think they have him located and have gone out looking this morning.
 There is no sympathy expressed for the wounded man, or the others engaged in the plot, by the negroes of the com munity They think that they were treated right, and hope that Sherman will be caught He is an old thief and has been caught before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
MONSTER MACHINE LAYS TRACK FAST A. B. & A. Railroad Forces Are
 Hard At Work BIG MILLS ARE ALL BUSY Great Interest Has Been Aroused in the Presbyterian Meetine-First Rain Falls in Nearly Three
 Weeks.
BIG MILLS ARE ALL BUSY

Talladega, October 27.-- Special )- The track laying machine of the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail road Is in the city at work on five miles of track, mostly sidings, within the corporate limits. To many who have never seen machine of this sort the work of the monster Is a revela- tion. It Is capable of putting down two miles per day, with "one hand tied behind its back" as a bystender remarked. Smoothing out and putting in permanent shape the various side tracks in the city Is the principal eff fort of the machine just now. Every four miles along this road there is d siding-a fact which indicates that the road has come to stay.
 The Talladega hosiery mills, after adding a large number of permanent improvements to the building and ma chinery, has recently installed new machine by which it's output is in- creased to eight hundred dozen pairs of hose per day. The two hosiery mills of the city are running a close face with the three cotton mills as to which can pay out the largest divi- dends, all of these institutions having been built and conducted by home money.
 The meeting under the auspices of the Presbyterian church yet continues, with unabated interest. Various ser vices to men only, to women to boys, etc., are scheduled for today, while hra,,obac of fl, a oo nonaioniug force old forth at other churches. Rev. George W. Sheafor, assisted by Mrs. Sheafor, who is a fine singer, conducts a branch of this evangelistic campaign at thJ Second Baptist church. The singing of G. Preston Smith is much admired. The meeting has been under way for two weeks. and will probably con tinue for at least one week more.
 A gentle rain fele last night greatly to the relief of those persons who lived along the streets not sprinkled by the water wagon. No rain has fallen since the Sth of October until last night, and notwithstanding, this and the frost. withal, the gardens are green and beautiful, especially the rose gardens. Housekeepers this week have enjoyed from their own gardens all kinds of vegetables.
 MT. w. c. McMillan has been ap- pointed by United States district judge, o. K. Hundley. as referee in bank ruptcy for Talladega and Clay coun- ties, to succeed ]. J. Pierce, who has resigned and gone to Colorado on ac- count of his health. The local bar unanimously petitioned for the ap- pointment of MT. McMillan, who is democrat and a lawyer of good prac- tice. and was for many years city clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Club Rooms About Ready.

The Southern Bell Telephone company have donated the use of phone to the Ensley Commercial club. This was brought about by the efforts of the secre- tary, D. J. Hummer. The new club rooms on Avenue E are now completed. and will be ready for occupancy in few days. The rooms are large and eom- modious with an office for the secre- tary, who will move in the new quarters tomorrow. Mir. Hummer has been un- tiring in his efforts to promote the club, and is much pleased at the prospect of such elegant quarters. His law office will adjoin the clubrooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Young Couple Welded.

Columbus. Ga. October 27.-(Special.) Miss Lucinda Trammell and Charles A. Tatum of Milltown. Ala, were united in marriage at the residence of the brides sister. Mrs. M. R. Buchanan, No. 14S3gFourth avenue. this city, the cere- mony being performed by Rev. MT. Frances of Five Points, Ala, who was the beloved pastor of the young lody's grandmother. The wedding was a very pretty affair in every detail, and many handsome presents were received by the couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
ENSLEY EXPECTS
 TO CAST BIG VOTE
POLLS WILL OPEN AT CITY HALL AT 8 COMMERCIAL. CLUES NEW ROOMS ARE ABOUT READY FOR OCCUPANCY.

Ensley, October 27.-(special 1.-The elec- ton to be held tomorrow has been the all- absorbing topic on the streets today. On every corner groups of men congregated any many warm arguments ensued. The election will be held at the city hall in the court room. The managers are J. M, Perkins, T. G. Mackey and John M Martin. The polls will open at o'clock and close at 6. A heavy vote is expected as the city has been thoroughly can- vassed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Personal and General.

Miss Pauline Henderson of Atlanta Is visiting Miss Zadee Rogers on Avenue E and Sixteenth street.
 The conditions of Robert Totten, who is sick with typhoid fever at his home on Avenue H and Twenty-third street re- mains unchanged. He Is still seriously ill.
 The Royal Amusement company will hold a street fair on the vacant lots on Avenue E below the city hall The fair will continue during the week. The company comes well recommended and presents clean and attractive show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
CONVENTION INDORSED.
Mobile Commercial Club Will Help
 Birmingham Project.

Mobile, October N.-(Special) )-At a meeting of the directors of the Mobile Commercial club last night, resolution was adopted endorsing the proposition to hold convention at Birmingham Tuesday November 19, the date suggested by the Birmingham Commercial club, to further the deep waterways projects of Ala bama Tennessee and Georgia.
 A resolution was also adopted indors- ing Congressman George w. Taylor for the position on the rivers and harbors committee of the lower house in Con gress, made vacant by the retirement of United States Senator John H. Bank head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

If you want to destroy the credit of Birmingham, stop the city's progress; encourage the opening of blind tigers and make sneaks and perjurers of your boys; vote for prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

When the clouds of today's contest pass away, and the fal- acy of prohibition is deeply buried, which it will be so far as Jefferson county is concern ed, sores will be healed quick ly; confidence restored and this people will enjoy an era of prosperity beyond measure. Help the good work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

You can't transfer live, wide-awake, progressive and -and-get Jefferson coun- ~ into a sleepy, fanatical,
 eyed, decrepit section
 Iaine, which sent Scowhe-
 south in the wake of the al army in the eos to dis and plunder the people of ,outh. Vote against Libby and Brooksism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Meetinas Held in Etowah.

Gadsden, October 27-(Special. )-Meet- ings in favor of prohibition were held in Attalla, Alabama City and Gadsden to- day at which addresses were delivered by Will D. Upshaw of Atlanta. Large aud fences attended these meetings and great enthusiasm was shown. The election in Etowah county will be held next Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Maine, a prohibition state, gained in population in fifty years Ill, 1,293; Massachusetts, an anti-prohibition state, gain ed during the same period, 1,81O,832.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Acquit yourselves like men today. Vote against prohibi- tion for a maintenance of your personal liberty and for the continued progress of this great county, which we all so much love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

If the white wage earners of Jefferson could all vote the avalanche of votes would make the prohibition vote look like their vote appeared in the last national election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

New Hampshire, a prohi- bition state, gained in popula- tion in fifty years 93,612, while Connecticut, an anti-prohibi- tion state gained for the same period 537, 1928.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Jefferson county has in- creased more in population the last twenty five years than the whole prohibition state of Maine has in the past fifty years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Personal and General.

Vermont, a prohibition state, gained in population from 1850 to 1900, 29,221, while Rhode Island, an anti ti-prohibition state, gained in the same period 281,010.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, three prohibition states, have banking deposits per capita of $250.53; Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut with the open sa- loon, high-taxed and well regu- lated, have banking deposits per capita of $441.82.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

A vote against prohibition today means a vote for the con- tinued progress of Jefferson county and for law, order and no blind tigers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Prohibition in J county will make blin just as it did in Maine want it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
Prohibition is the school of perjury. Do you want it?

Prohibition would cause hard times in Jefferson county just like it did in Maine. Do you want it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
PLEADS GUILTY TO
 CHARGE OF ASSAULT
MAN IS FINED FOR KNOCKING HIS SON.IN-LAW OUT OF A BUGGY. ENTERTAINMENT FOR SCHOOL HOUSE.

Florence, October 27-(Special)-J NJ. Tank, who was under $50 bond to appear before Esquire c. w Lemay Saturday to answer to the charge of assault upon his son-in-aw, E. c. Crunk at Killen, Sunday, this morning pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $26.50. Tank knocked Crunk from his buggy Sunday with rock and the latter responded by giving Tank two deep gashes on his cheek and neck with his pocket knife. Still feeling that Tanks blood had not wiped out the injury done him, Crunk swore out warrant against his father in-law with the above result
 An entertainment was given last night at the Seven Points school house for the purpose of raising funds to improve the grounds of the school and plant trees. Stereopticon views were shown by John C. Pruitt. Prof. H. c. Gilbert made an interesting talk on the subject of pub lie school buildings and grounds and boxes of good things were auctioned to the highest bidder. Miss Maud Carpenter won the cake offered for the prettiest girl. The nice sum of s2S was cleared and besides a very enjoyable time was had by all present
 Entertainment of Music.
 An evening of sacred music, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor cety was given last evening at the First Presbyterian church. The society will furnish a room at the Synodical college for Men at Anniston, as a memorial to Robert Simpson, the late president of the society, and for this purpose a free will offering was made during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28
GRAND JURY MAKES
 ITS FINAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION IS MADE THAT PART OF JAIL BE CON- VERIFIED INTO HoSPiTAL-DIs- PENsARY BOOKS EXAMINED.

Huntsville, October 27-(Special. 1.-The final report of the Madison county grand jury was made by Judge Betts in the law and equity court on Saturday after noon. The members of the jury inspected the books of all county officers and found them to be correctly kept. They reeom- mend that @ part of the county jail be converted into a hospital for the treat ment of sick prisoners and that a steel fence be erected around the jail yard to protect the property and prevent the es- cape of prisoners. The books of the Mad ison county dispensary were examined and it was found that the amount of liquors sold from February 15 to Septem- Der 30 was ss4,417.43. The stock on hand amounts to s14,1S3.7o. and the operating expenses have come to $5423. The profits were 22,133.6S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Judge Oscar R. Hundley will open the third week of the United States court Monday morning for the trial of criminal cases. The grand jury will be organized and as there has not been term of court of grand jury since last October, busi- ness will be brisk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

Prohibition will stcn tn, building of sky-scrapers ferson county just as ii Maine. Do you want it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

"Those saloons left in Bir- mingham will be regulated with an iron hand and in good faith h'-Mayor Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

load of 90 'possums was brought here Saturday evening for the local market. The animals were caught in Limestone county Hunters report that 'possums are unusually plentiful this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-28

D. B. Stogner. aged 90 years, died at his home near Taylorsville yesterday His death was from old age. MT. Stogner was a well known citizen of Madison county, having resided here 40 years He IS survived by a daughter Mrs w. F. Gardiner. and son. w. A. Stogner, both of Taylorsville. He was a step-grand. father of J. Ed Gardiner, county tax col lector
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-09-22
The Siberian chinamnn.

Siberia is feeling the pressure of the
Woodworking Chinaman. The higher
wages paid IN Siberia and In the Amur
provinces attract them. Travellers on
tile Transsiberian railway shy that
Cinnamon are seen constantly Mt ey-
cry station of the railway as far In
land MS Irkutsk. being engaged ns fruit
and truck farmers and coming to the
train to dispose of their produce to
passengers. Much or the money mado
by these people Is RENTED to their
relatives Mt home. 1t is n custom with
Chinese never to write home without
forwarding some gift.