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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Fioht on Tuberculosis.

New York, December 2O.-Record- break ing attendance continue to mark the pro- gress of the sessions of the international tuberculosis exhibit at the American Mu- scum of Natural History. A feature of than Straus. who declared that in the fight against the great white plague two definite barriers, so strong that they can not be circumvented, must be erected. These, he declared, were a ban on the importation of diseased cattle and the pro- hibition of the use of the designation "pasteurzed" on milk that has not been pasteurized. but merely preserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Million Dollars A Day
 Uncle Sa171'S Sugar BiII
Every Average American Citizen Half His Weight Su gar During the Year-Amoun of Sugar Used Last Year
 Greater Than Ever Before-Imports Also Greater

product imported from foreign countries was larger than ever befors; the quantity brought from our island possessions was larger than in any previous veal; the quantity produced at home exceeded that of any other year; the quantity exported was larger than in any year of the past decade, and the per capita consumption was the largest ever recorded, an average of S2.6 pounds for each man, woman and child of continental United States.
 An equally interesting feature of this record year of 1907 was the fact that the production of beet sugar for the first time exceeded the production of cane sugar the product of the year being: Cane sugar, 544,000,OO0 pounds; beet sugar, 967,00O0OO pounds.
 The worlds production has practically doubled in the past 20 years, having grown from 17,0OO,00O,000 pounds in 1887 to 32,OO0 900 pounds in 1907, and while the United States consumed about IS per cent of the total worlds production of 1884, it consumed g per cent of the greatly in creased production of 1907. Beets now supply one-half of the grand total pro duced, while 20 years ago they supplied but about one-third of the total product.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
SOME LIVE NEWS
 OF CENTERYILLE

Centervlle, December 2o.-(Special)- The Friday Night Literary and Social club of Centerville met in the parlors of the Wadsworth hotel Friday night. The meeting was one of the most delightful ones in the history of the club. The "Mer- chang of Venice" was studied. Miss Beu- lah Avery read a most interesting paper on Bassanio, and a character sketch of Portia was beautifully portrayed by Miss Addie Veazy. Hon. S. D. Logan in a thoughtful manner discussed the char acter Shylock. An oyster supper was served the members of the club in the hotel dining room.
 C. H. Russell, one of the most promi- nent business men in Memphis, Tenn, is on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Luman Handley Nunnalee of this place.
 Miss Lucy Beck who is student of Shorter college at Rome. Ga, is at home for the holidays with her parents, Col. and Mrs. G. M. Beck.
 Miss Bettie Pratt, daughter of Judge w l.. Pratt, came Friday from the Jud- son college to spend Christmas holidays.
 Hon. s. D. Logan and Hon. J. T. Fuller spent most of this last week in Birmng ham attending United States court.
 Judge w. L. Pratt left yesterday for Hot Springs. Ark, where he will spend several weeks.
 Arrangements are being made for an elaborate Christmas tree at the court house here to be given by the several Sunday schools of this place. Circuit Court Clerk R. l.. Avery has the affair ill charge.
 Merchants here say that trade is very dull indeed for the time of year.
 Rev. MT. Rife recently of St. Joseph, Mo-, arrived in Centerville Thursday and will have charge of the Baptist church az this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

Washington. December @.-On the many million dollars worth of buildings owned by the United States government in the Panama canal zone, not one cent of in surance is carried. The government has spent SIC, 250,0O0 in buildings in the zone, which takes no account of those pur- chased from the French nor of the prop erty in the buildings. The only protec- ton against fire which the government has for these buildings scattered along a line 30 miles in length is the precautionary measures taken, and in the fire depart ment which has been developed to splendid state of efficiency. In every large village on the isthmus fire com panies have been organized.
 Tn all there are 3S3s buildings owned by the isthmian canal commission. With but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
 INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page i.

 Changes in United States Senate. Prominent men on anxious seat regard ing Taft's cabinet. Hartman decision commented upon. Million dollars day for sugar. Views of great nations on international law. Allowances for transfer are rebates. Taft denies making up cabinet list. No insurance in Panama. General Simon takes office.
 Page 2. Burglars still busy in atlanta. Patrick Kieran had big scheme. Campaign to rout the boil weevil.
 Page 3. Law and Order league meeting. Betts succumbs to knife wounds Tennessee man sees apple show. Dedication of normal school. Brakeman killed between two cars.
 Page {. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. East Birmingham under delusion, says Jere King. Jones makes bond in sum of $5000. Birmingham had very busy week with thrillers. Mississippi editor dies suddenly in Bir- mingham. Game department has big surplus in treasury.
 Page 6. Stocks decline during week.
 Page 2. More questions for Roosevelt.
 Page 8. Burns will meet negro Saturday. May further open the football game. England resents Uncle Sams abuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

ships of the United States of America can seek asylum during war in neu- tral port subject to the limitations pre- scribed by the port authorities.
 Such ships must conform to the regu- lations of the port authorities, regard ing length of stay and interval to be observed before going to sea in pur- suit of any enemy or after deperature of the enemy's ship.
 Merchant ships. yachts or neutral vessels carrying or picking up bellig- erent wounded sick or shipwrecked. sh hould not be captured on account of such acts, but should still be subject to capture for any violations of neu- trality they may have committed. Mer- chantships under escort of warships of their own nationality should be ex- empt from the right of search on prop CT assurances being given by the commander of the convoy.
 The American views also contain proposals as to contraband and the methods of blockading which are simi- lar to tn ose put forward by Great Britain in a more extensive manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
YOUNG MEN HELD FOR RIOTING
 BUT ALL DENY THE CHARGES

Waycross, Ga, December 20.-Five young men well known in this county have been arrested on warrants charging rioting as the result of the bombardment through which the little town of Beach. 19 miles from here, was compelled to go Friday night. The men are Stewart Lee, Jack w. and Robert Sweat, Robert Lee and Lee Smith.
 The warrants were sworn out by Leon ard Taylor, the father of Miss Hasgie Taylor, who was badly wounded by bull let from one of the rioters pistols. The preliminary hearings will be held on Fri day at Beach. The quintet have given bond and each accused man makes sweep ing denials of the charges. Miss Taylor. while seriously hurt, is said to nave an excellent chance of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Railroad Man Dead.

New York, December 20.-John Shelby Barrow. assistant general passenger agent of the Erie railroad, died today at his home in Newark of heart failure fol- lowing Bright's disease. Major Barrow, who was born in Baton Rouge, La, 57 years ago, had been with the Erie for 10 years His early railroadng experience was with the Chicago and Northwestern. MT. Barrow leaves a wife and five chill dren. The burial will be in Nashville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
No Insurance Carried
 Or Pnflar71a Buildings s

few exceptions these are of light frame construction. Precautions against fire are taken from the beginning, for no build ing is erected within 30 feet of one-story building or within 50 feet of a two-story building.
 Frequent inspection is made by paid fireman in all buildings at least three times a week. Regulations forbidding the collection of inflammable material in or near buildings are strictly enforced Fires are no more frequent in the dry than in the rainy season, so well are the precau- tionary rules enforced.
 The personnel of the fire department in the canal zone on December 1 consisted of 49 paid fremen and 226 volunteers. The wages of the paid tiremen are s10o month for the first six months and $l25 a month thereafter. The volunteers are paid S1 an hour for their services when called to a fire and during drills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21

Port Au Prince December 20.-Gen. An toine Simon, the newly elected President of Hayti, took the oath of office at 10 o'clock this morning at the palace, where a special sitting of the legislative bodies was held and in the presence of the for eign diplomats. the officers of the Amer ican and Italian warships and the Hay tien officials of state. He repeated the oath in a strong, clear voice. Senator Paulin, who presided at the session Of congress which elected General Simon President, officiated and demanded that the President repeat the constitution and the other laws of the republic.
 General Hippolyte, the minister of the interior who responded in behalf of Gen. eral Smon,, promised that every effort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
General Antoine Simon
 Takes Oath Of Office

should be made to forward the agricu- tural and commercial interests of the country and to take measures to insure economies in carrying on the govern ment.
 Later at the reception which was held in the salon, M. Carteron, the French minister, addressed the President on be- half of the diplomatic corps and offic- ially presented the respects of the foreign ministers. M. Claude, minister of foreign affairs, gave assurances of the intention of the government to maintain the most cordial relations with all the nations
 President simon then attended a ser vice at the cathedral where the Te Deum was sung, afterward proceeding on horse back, followed by a brilliant escort. through the principal streets of the city where he was acclaimed by all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Suicide In Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla, December 20.--A we'll dressed man, supposed to be R. A. Martin of New York city, committed suicide in front of I'll Davis street today. The identity of the suicide was learned from a key ring found by the police. Martin was stopping at local hotel and no mo- tive is ascribed for the deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Water Too Low for Steamers.

Memphis, December 20.-On account of the continued low water in the Misss- sippi river it has been decided by the ee line management to discontinue the St. Louis packets until a more favorable stage presents itself. In accordance with this decision the Peters Lee, which was to have been the packet in that trade Monday, will not go out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
End of a Lona Life.

Dunkirk, N. T., December 2-William Ives, 105 years old. died at his home in Fredonia today after a brief illness He was a vegetarian and never required the services of doctor until witbin the last few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Vessel Suffers In Storms.

London, December 20.-The Danish bark Havila, Captain Duysen, which arrived at Falmouth December g. 50 days overdue from Tacoma. reports that during ter rife snow blizzard on October 15 four men were washed overheard. Three of the men were rescued but the other, 8 German, named Tackenburg. wan drowned The vessel afterward encount- cred a fleet of icebergs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Knox Has Hopes.


 Washington, December 20.-(Special.)- Philander Chase Knox will, when he enters Tafts cabinet as Secretary of State, be the third Pennsylvanian to cc- cupy the post and no doubt his friends will see a hopeful augury in the fact that one of his Pennsylvania predecessors as well as five others afterward attained to the presidency. This Pennsylvanian was James Buchanan, who was the premier fo the Polk administration from 1845 to 1s49 and was elected chief executive in 1856 The second Pennsylvanian to become Secretary of State wet Jeremiah S. Black who succeeded Lewis Cass of Mich igan in the office toward the close of Blu chanan's administration in 1860.
 Jefferson. Madison, Munroe, the second Adams, Van Buren, Buchanan and Taft all served as Secretary of State before being elected to the presidency.
 As a general thing, however cabinet portfolios have proved ruinous to further political advancement With the excep- ton of the cases mentioned above only Munroe and Grant who served as war secretaries under Madison and Johnson attained the presidency. Undaunted, how ever. Pennsylvania will continue to boom Knox for 1916 He will be 63 in that year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-21
Cabinet Builders Are Very Busy Picking Out Taft's Help
 CTS In Office
SLATE IS BEING MADE UP
 BY EXPERT POLITICIANS
Secretary Wilson Will Be Retained In Office, But Secretaries Wright and Garfield Will Be Succeeded
 In Office By Others.

washington, December @.-Capiuet builders at the national capital and those who have moved to Georgia as part of the entourage of President-elect Taft are succeeding in placing on the anxious bench public men in all sections Of the country who have been looked upon ss aspirants for portfolios or whose qualifi- cations have been urged by admiring friends. The announcement of the ap- pointment of Frenk H. Hitchcock to be Postmaster General, followed by that of Senator P. c. Knox to be Secretary of State, and the generally accepted report that George W. wickersham of New York is the choice of MT. Taft for Attorney General. indicates that the slate is be- ing made up rapidly and that an an- nouncement of the entire cabinet may be expected before many weeks.
 From a discussion of the cabinet slate among MT. Taft's close friends in Wash ington there seems to be a reasonable certainty that Secretary Wilson will con- tinue for year or more at the head of the agricultural department; that Sec retary Garfield will retire from the cab met; that Judge Richard A. Ballinger of Seattle. Wash, will be given place, probably that of Secretary of the Interior; that Luke E. Wright will retire from the cabinet and again take post in the diplomatic service, and that an Ohio man will be given the position of Secretary of the Treasury. For these posts no selections have been made definitely, all though MT. Taft has men in mind for each.
 Within the last few days the name of Charles Nagel of Missouri has been discussed in connection with the secre- taryship of the department of commerce and labor. It is known that at one time Judge Taft thought very strongly of naming Nagel as Attorney General, but that after he considered Wickersham more adaptable to the purposes of that de- partment.
 Other names heard in connection with that department are those of William Loeb. Jr., secretary to President Roose- welt: Oscar Straus, who now has the port folio, and George A. Knight of California. It is not believed here, however, that two places will go to the Pacific coast.
 Probably the most difficult place re- maining to be filled is that of Secretary of the Treasury Among the Ohio men mentioned are former Gov. Myron T. Her. rick and Representative Burton.
 For Secretary of War the name of Charles Magoon, now governor of Cuba, Is heard frequently.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-29
DRS. KERR ( SMITH
DENTISTS Donovan Block
DENTISTS
Donovan Block

Joseph Batta and family were pas
sengers departing from Langdon on
Tuesdays afternoon train. They go to
Baskerville, California, the poor health
which Mr.. Batta has experienced since
his illness of last spring making it
necessary that he seek a change of eli
mate for the winter months. He has not
disposed of his farm property north of
town and expects to return in the spring.
Fred Borusky was in the city yester-
day from his farm west of Wales max
ing arrangements for the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. Mary Borusky, whose
home is at Gowanda, n. Y, she having
been visiting with her son here since the
middle of the summer Her husband
was killed in the South in one of the
battles of the civil war. Aside from her
son, Mr.. Fred Borusky, deceased leaves
a sister in New York state, with whom
she has made her home considerable of
the time during her wldowhood. Death
was due to acute asthma and an attack
of pneumonia with which she was seized
about two weeks ago. The age of the
deceased was sixty-six years.
Isl Plunkard' is a play combining
both comedy and pathos in that way
which has so often been spoken of as
that "the laughter chases away the
tears" A play to enjoy lasting popular
ity must possess these qualifications or
else fail to long interest a tickle pub
lie. 1t is necessary to touch the strings
of the human heart-a simple truthful
story. This most successful rural drama
will be presented here with j. G. Lewis
in the title role. 1t is promised that it
will be given in a superb manner by a
company of unusual excellence. Isl
Plundard" will be seen at the Langdon
Opera House tomorrow, Friday, night
October 3Oth. Watch for the funny
parade by 81 ard his country band.
farm Loans. farm Loans. farm
Loans. See CIeary & Mclean.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-29
4 Local Happenings &
- * q 90

Simon Schefter Sells Star Shoes.
Be sure and vote for j. K. Hamilton.
Mt. Carmel church bazaar next Mon
day.
You can buy a good sheep lined
ulster at kelly's for $40 cash.
w. u. Hewitt, from Hannah, was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Mooney q Johnston are the only ones
who have cheap money for farm loans.
G. G, Mugg, the Fargo optician made
a two days professional visit here last
week.
Mrs. Allan Pinkerton returned Mon
day from a visit with her mother in
Winnipeg.
Talk with L. ID. Burke, agent of the
Northwest Mutual Life Insurance Co
of Milwaukee.
Have you seen the newest things IN
mems winter caps? If you have not
look over Kelly's line.
Save money by renewing your farm
loans with the Wadsworth Land G. Loan
Co., at 6 percent interest.
ID. G. Donovan n of the business
men and a leading democrat at Osna.
brock was in the city Monday.
John B. Mooney, state bank examiner
came in Friday from Bismarck for a
short visit with Langdon friends.
Mrs. John Mcmillan was down from
Hannah, over Sunday this week visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Carrie e. Nc.
I MILAN.
Rev. FL. Hubbard was atWalhalla last
Sunday exchanging pulpits with the
pastor of the Presbyterian church al
that place.
w. H. Speckmann. of Dresden shoulG
have the support of the voters at the
polls Tuesday for clerk of the court be.
cause he is capable.
Attorney and Mrs. w. A. Mcintyre
were passengers Saturday to the Twir
Cities and will visit Minnesota friends g
few days before returning.
The Langdon Light Co, has tittec
steam heat pipes connecting with the
A. Z. LeVesconte residence and the
offices of Hunter & Stevenson this week
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-29
Election Next Tuesday.

IJlCCliOh ANp-NS SoSby
Isl Plunkard' at the Opera House
tomorrow (Friday) night.
Vote for w. Fl. Speckmann for clerk of
court. He's one of the squarest men
that ever ran for office.
The Grows theatrical company is ar
ranging dates for a tour of towns along
this line for the latter part of November.
Osnabrock is framing up to have a
farmers institute in that town this
winter and ofcourse the Independent is
giving it a big boost.
Manitoba is over and through with it's
election which occurred Monday. The
Laurier government was sustained by a
decreased majority.
1t is stated that the republicans we're
not exactly tickled to death with the
talk handed 'em Thursday evening of
last week by Hon. Andy Miller of
Bismarck.
Attorney P. G. johnson announces
that he will address the people of Mt.
Carmel on his states attorney candidacy
Saturday afternoon at three o'clock
without fail.
Letters from Maple Creek, Sask., tell
of a snow storm Monday and Tuesday
of the worst billiards. known by resi-
Of that portion of the Canadian North
vest. Trains we're stalled in snow drifts
and heavy losses of live stock are report
ed. Snow is reported as having fallen
70 a depth of eighteen inches.
Railroad companies have just put in
to force a new rule regarding freight
shipments which will make the freight
on small packages high. The rule re-
quires all freight shipments under 100
pounds in weight to be billed at 100
pounds. This, IN many instances, will
make the freight charges on small ship
ments as high as if the package came by
express.
Tuesdays registration of voters of the
City of Langdon showed a total regis
tration of about 255 votes. Of these
the First Ward has 1874; Second Ward
9G and the Third Ward 80. The vote
cast at the election to be held next
Tuesday, under ordinary conditions,
however, is likely to somewhat ex-
coed these figures as the registration
list is based upon the vote as shown in
the pool books of the primary election
held last June, the vote was light, es-
pecially in the city.
We wonder if the people who read
Attorney 2. G. Johnson's letter this
week won't consider that he has rather
''oyerplayed his hand by going into the
business personalities of the firm of
Dickson & johnson in his eagerness to
be elected to an office for which he failed
to secure a party nomination? 1t would
nave looked much better to the reading
publici if he had confined himself to a
reply of MIR. Dickson's letter rather than
making statements foreign to the issue
ton.
farm and fire Insurance Get Iow-
e%Strates at the Mooney State Bank
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-10-29

G. II. McDermott, went to Rochester,
MINI, last Saturday, where he will
endeavor to secure medical relief for his
failing health of several months past
He was accompanied on the trip by j..
HI. Tyrrell.
Mrs. Catherine Stephenson, wife of
Henry Stephenson. died at her home in
O~snabrock township last Friday, Oct.
10Th, at the age OF 80 years. 7 months
and % days. iIer health had been DOOR
a long while and death was not mex
pected. Funeral services we're held on
Monday, Oct. 10Th.