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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
ELECTRIC MILK.

That 10 the Name That Was Ones
| Given to Rubber.
NJ. de la Condamine, a French sa-
want, was travelling in 1743 in Ecua.
dor with an expedition sent out to
measure a degree Of the meridian for
scientific purposes. He kept a jour-
nal, and the following entry is dated
July II:
In the forests Of Quito there flows q
kind Of resin which is called "caliuchu."
When fresh 1t can be nodded into any
form. 1t is impervious to rain.
He further describes how the natives
used it for making special kind Of
syringe, and in April, 1745. when he
had returned from bis journey, he pre-
sented sample Of "cahuchu' to the
Academy of Sciences in Paris. The
French word for Observation-Disclosures
Is simply a corruption Of this Indian
name.
La Condamine treated the product
% mere vegetable curiosity. It was
Frespeau, a French engineer, who first
studied and utilized the substance. He
embarked for Guiana with a model Of
the fruit and sketch of the leaf. He
rowed along the rivers, offered the
natives drink and music and when he
had assured himself Of their friendship
by these and other gifts showed his
patterns and asked them to indicate
the plant. His efforts were finally sue
cessful, and he obtained enough rub
Der to make a pair Of boots, which he
presented to NJ. de Maurepas, who
went to court in them. The ''electric
milk" as 1t was termed. thus made its
nrst entry into the royal presence
London Family Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
BANKER ON TRIAL
FOR Dealing IN
POSTAGE STAMPS
Kansas Policeman was Hand
in Hand with POStOffiCe
Robbers
Postage Stamps We're Sold
at Discount Of One Hun.
dred Per Cent

Wichita, Kan, Mar. Ill. S. Naftz'
ger, former president of the Fourth
National bank of this city, was placed
on trial in the federal court today on
a charge of dealing in stolen postage
stamps. The chief witness against
Naftzger was Frank S. Burt, former
chief of police, who testified that he
sold Naftzger stamps on four different
occasions. 1t is on Burt's testimony
that the government relies in its ef-
forts to obtain a conviction.
Naftzger maintains Burt told him
the stamps were secured by the police
department as rewards and that he
was thus able to make discount of
Is per cent on them. Naftzger later
sold the stamps for a discount of five
per cent. June 10, 1910, Burt testified
he sold $500 worth of stamps to Naftz.
ger. He paid John Callahan, head of
a gang of bank and postoff1ce robbers,
so cents on the dollar for them.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
Mosaic Work,

The origin of Mosaic work is un-
known. We may be sure, however,
that it began among some oriental peo~
pie. 1t had attained to great excellence
in Greece in the time of Alexander and
his successors. The Romans also ex-
celled in Mosaic work. as is shown by
the many preserved specimens today
to be seen in the museums. The art
was revived in Italy by Giotto. Cine
bue and others and from Italy made
it's way into the other European coun.
tries. Some of the achievements Of the
Mosaic works of the best Italian period
are little less than miraculous
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
NO SETTLEMENT IN
FIREMEN'S STRIKE

Cincinnati, O., Mar. ia confer.
ence held here by officials of the Bro.
therhood Of Locomotive Firemen and
Engineman was adjourned tonight
without any definite announcement re.
garding an ending of the strike of
white firemen on the Cincinnati, New
Orlean & Texas Pacigc railroad. H.
o. Teat, vice president of the organ
ization, after the conference, said:
I'VE have nothing to announce at
present, except that we are entirely
satisfied with the way matters are
progressing"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
Prize Fighters
BROKE THE Law
10y Associated Press.I

Los Angeles. Cal, Mar. lad.
Wolgast and George Memsic, princi~
pals in a boxing contest at Vernon
today; Thomas McCarey, promoter,
and Charles Eyton, referee, were ar
rested tonight on charge of violat-
ing the special statute agains prize
fighting. The four were notified that
warrants had been issued by District
Attorney Fredericks, and together
they appeared tonight in the court
room of Justice Reeves. Bonds of
$1,000 were furnished in each case.
The preliminary hearing will take
place tomorrow, when it is expected
they will plead and the time of trial
will be set.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
q
ll,1'Y'....11

San Antonio, Tex, Mar. 17.-One of
the most distinguished men at the en-
campment of government troops here
is Brigadier General Ernest A. Gar
lington, the inspector general Of the
army. General Darlington, who came
from Washington, is inspecting the
troops and is expected to remain In
San Antonio until March %.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
illinois RAILWAY
Man IS PROMOTED
(ey Aasoeiatad Praes.l

Chicago. March NV. J. Jackson
vice president and general manager
of Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Evans
ville& Terre Haute roads, was today
elected chairman of general managers
association and association of west.
ern railroads, comprising sixtyone
railroads west of here.
He will succeed r. H. Arshbon Of
the Chicago & Northwestern who re-
signed because Of his election to vice
presidency of the Northwestern.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
FAvoRs RECIPROCITY

Chicago, ILL.,, Mar. Thames A,
Patten yesterday declared in favor Of
me free admission to the United
states of Canadian wheat. Mr.. Pat.
ten made known his position in reply
TO a telegram from St. Paul quoting
>. Adam Bede as saying that Mr.. Pat.
ten was opposed to Canadian recip.
rocity ''p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18

the/storm has passed and nerves are
steadied the woman who was 50
frightened a few minutes before will
start getting supper on the gas stove,
smiling through her tears that the
danger has all passed and only laugh
ing If you venture the remark that
twice US many people are killed by gas
stoves as by lightning.-Country Life
In America.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
IHE CUCUMBER.
One Way to Dress It and 4 Royal Way
20 Grow It.

One Way to Dress It and 4 Royal Way
% Grow It.
If ever an anthology of the foods OF
the earth comes to be written quite an
entertaining chapter could be made out
Of the cucumber. And some Of the ex-
tracts would provide material for much
mental exercise to decide whether they
are humorous or serious. For exam
pie, what did the Greek poet mean
when he said Of a certain woman:
She was to me
More tender than a cucumber?
Only one meaning would have been
taken from that equivocal statement
by that famous doctor who used to de-
clare that the only way to dress a Gu
cumber is to cut It into very thin
slices, sprinkle 1t with the finest Of oil,
pepper it plentifully, cover it with vim
egar-and then throw it out of the
window! On the other ham,, Thack-
cray tells how he "had delicate cucum-
hers stuffed with forcemeat," while
Dickens refers to salmon, lamb, peas,
innocent young potatoes, a cool salad,
sliced cucumber, a tender duckling--
all there!' Both novelists were EVIL
IDENTIFY men after the heart Of the EN-
peror Tiberius, who was never with
out cucumbers and had frames made
upon wheels, by means Of which the
growing cucumbers could be moved
q HINT onN ovnoood ~ tho P,,11 k1not ~
the sun, while in winter they were
withdra wn and placed under the pro-
lection Of frames glazed with mirror
stone.
Yet two or three centuries ago the
vegetable was looked at suspiciously
40 cold and Observation-Disclosures
Standard.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
PROFITABLE INDUSTRY.

Washington, D. c., Mar. II. - The
raising of black foxes, the pelt of
which is the highest priced fur on the
market, is proving profitable bust
ness and has demonstrated the fact
that black and silver foxes can be
bred in captivity, according to consul
lar reports.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
A Canine Reason.

She ION the beach at Atlantic City,
l wonder why that dog tried to bite
me Just now. He-The intelligent ami
NAL heard me call you little witch,
and he probably thought You were a
sandwich American.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
eRYAN,s DAUGHTER ENGAGED

Lincoln, Neb., March 17.-Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Bryan this evening
announced the engagement of their
daughter Grace Dexter Bryan, to Rich
ard Lewis Hargreaves, son Of Mrs. A.
E. Hargreaves, Of Lincoln. The mar
riage will take place early in June.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18

Tuscon, Ariz., Mar. lit is stat.
ed here that Colonel William F. Cody
buffalo Bill plans to round out his
career as one of the great pathf1nders
of the west by becoming. the first
United States senator from Arizona.
He does not deny the report. Col.
onel Cody has established home
here and also a permanent camp in
the Santa Catalina mountains. There
are more than a dozen buildings in
it, and he rules like an Arab chieftain
from this eyre, from which he can
look down on rolling stretches of the
desert where is home room for co.
100000 persons.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
EXPORTS INCREASE.

Washington, D. c., Mar 17.-Strik-
ing increases in American exports Of
farm products, the most notable am
ong which are corn and cotton, are
shown for the month Of February,
compared with the same month a year
ago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
TRl.STAIE WEATHER.

Minnesota, fair Saturday; Sunday
unsettled, probably rain in west; war
mer Saturday night.
North Dakota: Generally fair Sat
urday and probably Sunday; warmer
Saturday.
South Dakota: Generally fair Sat.
urday; Sunday unsettled; warmer Sat
urday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
INJURED wrestler
IMPROVING NICELY
(0y Associated Praea.l

Chicago, ILL.,, Mar. 17.-Henry Balm,
the German wrestler known as Sam.
son." who was seriously injured in
his match with Frank Gotch, cham
pion of the world, last night, improved
rapidly today. Attending physicians
announced that he would recover.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
SEALING SHIP
SUNK AT SEA
nv Associated PreSS.)

San Francisco, CAL, Mar. 17.-Capt.
Smith of the United States collier
Saturn, which made port tonight from
San Diego, reported the sinking at
sea on Wednesday, March Is, Of the
British sailing schooner Umbrina,
which was run down by the Saturn.
There were 10 canoes and 2 sealing
boats, containing 2 white men, Is In
dams, 2 Indian women and Chinese.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-03-18
MADERO PLANNING ATTACK
Continued from page ~

(IOntlnued 1rOm page -
guns of both the insdrrectos beyond
and the federal within. Our .condi'
ton is growing daily more serious
We have been under siege for eigh
teen days. We have not seen a news
paper from outside since February o.
There rave been a few robberies and
several murders, but lawlessness is
not general. Governor Ahumada is
much loved and his orders are obeyed.
Last week the grocery men had a
meeting and agreed to raise the price
of everything 80 per cent. There was
loud protest, so the agreement was
not carried out.
Last Saturday Jose G. Ramires,
editor of the Ell Destroyer Mexicano,
was arrested for criticizing the army.
J. G. Sayes, an American manager of
ranch in the western part Of the
state, was arrested on March 8 by
insurrectos and so far as is known
today he is still detained. Several
Americans are sick, but the rest are
cheerful and hope the war will soon
end"
Washington, D. c., Mar. 17.-"Efec-
tive suffrage, no reelection" With
this slogan Francisco l. Madero, pro-
vsional president, and Abraham Con.
eminent set up by Mexican revolution
lists, today issued a decree through |
their confidential agency here guar.
anteeing protection to the lives and
interests Of all foreigners in Mexico.
The decree gives a detailed plan
agreed upon for reimbursing those
sustaining losses "as soon as the tri-
umph OF the provisional government
will have become recognized by the
capture of Mexico City,"
simultaneously DR.. Vasquez Gomez.
head OF the confidential agency, re-
ceived notes addressed by Francisco
J. Madero to all foreign powers hav.
ing diplomatic representatives in
Washington and giving an official
statement Of the causes of the revolu.
ton together with guaranty of re.
spectful treatment Of the rights and
property of foreigners. These will be
delivered tomorrow by Gomez, who is
the authorized representative in the
United States of the provisional GOV
eminent.
The decree issued today, however.
is known as Decree No. 49," and is
drawn by virtue Of the authority vest.
ed IN Senior Madero and Senior Con.
zales by the provisional government
drafted at San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
on October last. The document ia
addressed ITO inhabitants of the
United States"
Dallas, Tex, Mar. 17.-That Jose
Yves Limantour, Mexican minister of
nnance, en- route to Mexico City. has
abandoned his reported intention to
travel all the way by rail and instead
VIII go by steamer to Vera Cruz is
indicated in tonight's dispatches re-
porting the progress of the private car
Hldalgo through Texas. Senior Liman.
tour could not be seen and members
OF mis- party would not talk. The fact
that Galveston is the destination of
the car was volunteered by a porter
curing brief stop at Marshall, Texas.
az l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
CAR SHORTAGE ...'...
 MAY GROW SERIOUS
Claimed That Cold Weather Now Would Find Coal Men Unable
 to Fulfill Orders

On account of rush orders of coal com ing into Birmingham from points on the Illinois Central railroad and the usu- al pickup in business preceding the cold days, there is a car shortage in Bir- mingham. Tt is given out by coal deal CTS that the shortage is especially mo- ticeable in flat and gondola cars. It is believed by the coal men that the rail roads will place an embargo on cars for points on the Illinois Central because of the time wasted in getting the cars back to the initial lines once they have been taken away. .
 The statement was made yesterday by B. R. Smith, general sales manager for the Roden Coal company of Marvel, thas the company had all the business that could be handled and that orders given now were in a rather perilious position 10 far as being filled is concerned.
 '"The shortage in cars for coal dealers is rather serious,'' said MT. Smith yes. terday.
 '1rhe strike on the Illinois Central is only agitating the situation, and should the local district experience two or three real cold days, which may be reasonably expected, the coal situation would be- come serious.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
EXUM AND LANE
 EXPECTED TODAY
Commissioner Weatherly Has Con- ducted Himself Very Creditably
 During Colleagues Absence

After having enjoyed the distinction of 'sitting on the municipal lid'' for one solid week, Commissioner James Wealth erly will perhaps relinquish that impor- tant, responsibility today. It is expect cd that both President Culpepper Exum ard Commissioner A. O. Lane will reach the city today. President Exum is com ing from Atlantic City, while Commits sioner Lane has been resting a week at French Lick Springs.
 has failed to meet. However, Commis- sioner Weatherly attended to a large amount of street assessment work during the absence of his two colleagues. and held down affairs single handed with a great deal of credit to himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
AT THE HOTELS

J. Q. Pearson of Eutaw is at the Flor ,Nnca
 Tl & Compton of Demopolis is in the city at the Florence. Among yesterdays arrivals at the Flor ence was K. w. Smith of Eutaw.
 B. s. Grief of Montgomery is stopping at the Morris.
 w. A. Robbins. Jr- of Belle Ellen was at the Morris last night.
 B. M. Pinckard of Clanton is registered Ut the Morris.
 George w. Green Of Columbiana was ir the city yesterday at the Metropolitan. J. l.. Purifoy of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 w. B. Phillips of Eutaw was among Sundays arrivals at the Metropolitan M. V. Moore Of Talladega is in the city at the. Hillman.
 c. B. Mayberry of Waverly is stopping at the Birmingham.
 F. H. Willis of Montgomery is regis. tered at the Hilman.
 R. R. Gross of Sylacauga is at the Birmingham. s.ss.. a
 H. Mitchell and wife of Flat Top are registered at the Birmingham. w. s. Goodson of Tuscaloosa is in the city at the Birmingham. .,a . A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
AUTO LICENSES ARE
 COMING IN SLOWLY
State Collector bowman Says Author ities May Be Called on to Facil-
 itate Collections

Although there are over 1000 automo- piles in Birmingham. George s. Low man, in charge of the state license of- flee established here. announced yes terday that only 575 owners had se- cured the state license, leaving about 425 more to be issued. He incidentally pointed out that unless the delinquent owners came forward and paid their dues the sheriff would be asked by the state to assist in an Investigation of the timidity of the owners
 The state law now takes away from the city the right of license to auto mob..es and places all cars under state regulation. The license Is paid to a state agent and the city tags do not exempt any owner from payment of the state tax. This point seems to have been misunderstood, according to MT. bowman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
MAY REGULATE
 LIQUOR PRICES RumOred Excise COmmis- ' sion Is Receiving Con-
 plaints

That the excise commission will is- sue a letter to the saloon keepers of this county fixing the prices for drinks sold by them is the substance of a ru- nor in circulation yesterday.
 It is said the action will be taken be- cause some of the saloon men have been asking 15 cents drink for their liquor. Several complaints about the matter have been made to the commis- sion, it Is said. The complaints were received with interest and from subse- quent developments 1t is understood that price regulations may soon be an- nounced.
 It is also rumored that some of the saloon men have ben selling false bot tom glasses of beer, and this was an item in one of the complaints made before the commissioners.
 It is understood that the commis- sioners will arrange a trip of inspec- tion over the city this week. The com mission will take up the University clubs petition for liquor license. 1t is understood. and settle it one way or the other The club is asking for retail liquor license to be exercised in the case of members only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
BEACHEY RISES
 7OOO FEET IN AIR Attempt to Break Record
 Was Failure
  WIND WAS TOO HIGH Great Crowd Assembled at the Fair Grounds Yesterday and Were Highly Entertained By the Aviators and Band

Over 5000 people assembled at the fair
 grounds yesterday and witnessed the dar-
 ing attempt of Aviator Lincoln Beachey to establish a new aeroplane record for
 altitude. Possibly twice that number wit | messed the flight from outside of the
 grounds, for the manbird ascended to such height that he and his machine
 were plainly visible for miles around in the vicinity of the fair grounds. Both Beachey and Hamilton made suc-
 cessful and interesting flights, but broke no records. The latter did not attempt to make any record but gave an intensely interesting exhibition Of the aviators art by executing the sensational spiral de- scent and the dip" MT. Hamilton en- circled the grounds several times, pilot ing the huge machine through the turns and stunts, and showing marvellous con- trol and speed. He also ascended to a great height and then made a graceful descent.
 Beachey gave fine exhibition before soaring into the heights above. Then he started higher. With graceful motion he piloted the aeroplane in great circle,
 mounting higher and higher until he was
 a mere speck in the sky. He estimated
 the height reached as 1000 feet and would have continued to @ higher altitude but
 encountered strong wind currents that
 made further altitude almost impossible.
 It was a great flight, anyway, and gave
 the big crowd highly entertaining dem- onstration.
 Beachey made rapid descent and alighted on the ground without the slight
 est mishap. Both flights were very suc- cessful and the two aviators were ap- plauded as they concluded the .exhibi- tion.
 The band concert was enjoyed very much after the aviation flights were brought to a close. The crowds stayed and loudly applauded the selections played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
NEGRO IDENTIFIED
 AS WREN'S SLAYER

John Rosenstihl, a witness to the mur- der of young Ed Wren at the fair grounds Friday night, yesterday identified Aaron Duncan, the little negro who is in Jail charged with the' murder, as the person who did the cutting.
 Rosensthl stated that he was standing by young Wren when he cried out to his friends that he was cut, and further states that Duncan, the negro in the county jail, is the negro who broke away and ran when the cry went up.
 He came to the jail and asked to be al- lowed to identify the negro. Duncan was called, and no sooner had MT. Resen- stlhl laid eyes on him, in company with several other negroes. than he exclaimed, That's the negro," and pointed him out 10 the officers.
 The little darkey has nothing to say on the subject, except for a denial of all knowledge of the matter a statement to which he has clung since his arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
COL. J. c. MABEN IS
 EXPECTED TODAY

After an absence of several weeks from Birmingham Col. J. c. Maben, president of the Sloss-S Sheffield Steel and Iron company, is expected home to- day. The health of Mrs. Maben has improved, it Is learned, and their trip south was due to this improvement.
 There has been considerable gossip in industrial circles about possible changes in the Sloss company, by reason of the contemplated removal of Colonel Ma ben to New York to reside. Nothing authentic has yet been given to the public, but 1t is expected that Colonel 4,laben will make some announcement when he reaches Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
COBURN, "TIIE ALFALFA MAN."
 WILL ARRIVE HERE TONIGHT

To tell Alabama the best way of att taining riches by the cultivation of al- falfa, F. D. Coburn, secretary of state oS Kansas, will be in this state several days this week to make speeches. He will arrive in Birmingham tonight and will be the guest of Joseph o. Thompson at the latter's home on the South Highlands. At the urgent request of the iliustrious wis., itor no formalities will attend his stay in Birmingham, with the exception of an in- formal reception at the Chamber of Con- merce tomorrow afternoon.
 After staying here until Wednesday morning, Mn Coburn will leave for Mont gomerss He will be the guest of Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, secretary of agriculture,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-16
BATTALION PRIZE DRILL TO
 BE HELD THURSDAY NIGHT
will be held Thursday

A battalion drill will be held Thursday night. in which all the local military com- panies, company of Howard cadets and the boys band of the Industrial school will participate. This will be the first of 0 series of prize drills that will be given by the military companies of the district
 The company having the largest num- Ter of men in line will be accorded the privilege of carrying the flag.
 Mai Robert L. Gregory will be in com mand with full quoto of staff officers All the companies will assemble in front of the city hall, where the parade will be formed Preceded by the East Lake band, the battalion will parade the prin- cipal streets of the town, returning to the city hall, where they will be dis banded