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Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17
Production Of Portland Cement in 1918.

Production Of Portland Cement in 1918.
According to returns received by the
United States Geological Survey up to
January IL, 1914, it is estimated by
Ernest F. Burchard that the quantity
OF Portland cement manufactured in
the United States in 1913 was approx
mately 92,406,00O barrels, compared
with 82,438,096 barrels in 1912, an in
crease of about 9,967,9OO barrels, or
IL per cent. The estimated shipments
OF Portland cement during 1913 were
8S,853,OO0 barrels, compared with 85,-
O12,556 barrels in 1912, an increase of
about 3,840, 400 barrels, or As per cent.
On account of large surplus of pro-
duction over shipments, stocks of ce-
ment at the mills appartnely increased
more than As per cent, or from 7,811,-
329 barrels in 1912 to 1875, 900 bar
rels at the close. of 1918. In 1913 the
relations between production and ship
ments were the reverse of those for
1912, when shipments exceeded pro-
ductiOn. It may be necessary to re-
wise considerably the estimates of
stocks, but it is believed that these
figures for production and shipments
are very close to those that will be
shown by complete returns from all
producers.
Although few definite statements as
to selling prices are at hand tits evi-
dent that the average value per barrel
was appreciably higher than in 1912.
Increases of 10 to Is cents a barrel
are reported from several plants in
the central and eastern states, but
there were slight decreases reported
from few plants in the Rocky noun
tain district.
Two new plants, both in Washing
ton, were added to the list of pro-
ducers during 1913.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17
YaWning As Exercise.

New York Sun: Yawning is said to
have an exceedingly healthful fnnc.
ton besides having a salutary effect
IN complaints of the pharynx and the
eustachian tubes. According to inves-
tlgat1ons. yawning is the most natural
form of respiratory exercise, bringing
INTO action all the respiratory muscles
OF the neck and chest.
1t is recommended that every nor.
son should have good yawn with the
stretching of the limbs morning and
evening for the purpose of ventilating
the lungs and tonifying the respiratory
muscles. An eminent authority a.
serts that this form of gymnastics has
remarkable effect in relieving throat
and ear troubles, and says that na.
tients suffering from disorders of the
throat have derived great benefit from
1t. He says he makes his patients
yawn by suggestion or imitation or by
a series of deep breaths with the lips
partly closed. The yawning is repeat.
ed six or seven times and should be
followed by swallowing. BY this Droc.
ess the air and mucus in the eustach.
ian tubes are aspirated.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17
RETURN FROM
WASHINGTON
Continued from page one.)

tween Fifth and Sixth avenues. We
felt that if the proper officers were
fully advised as to the wishes Of the
people of the city that they would be
willing to give consideration thereto
and to locate the postoffice at some
central and suitable place provided
such place could be found. We as
sured the department that the matter
Of the location of the Lewistown post
office was not given the publicity in
our city that the location of such an
institution of that kind was entitled
to. We were assured by the depart
ment that the department would not
countenance any methods of conceal
ment or fraudulent attempt to thwart
the wishes of the people. We were
promised by the department that a
special representative of the govern
ment would be sent to LewistOwn to
make full investigation and that
proper action would be taken on his
report when the same was laid before
the postal authorities"
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17
DR.. LONG CREATING A
BEAUTY SPOT At MAMA
FLORIDA PAPER TELLS OF BEAU.
TiFUL HOME OF LEWIS.
TOWN MAN.

Under the heading, "Dr. Long, of
Montana, Creating Beauty Spot on Bis
cayne Bay Shore" the Mama, Florida,
Metropolis, of March 8 has the follow
ing concerning DR.. w. A. Long, of
LeWistown, former health officer of
Fergus county, and his plans:
About one mile below Villa Sc
rene," the country place Of William
Jennings Bryan, ana just outside Of
the city limits on the Cocoanut Grove
road, DR.. w. A. Long, of Lewistown,
Montana, is developing a property
which covers seven acres, has 200 feet
riparian rights along the bay front and
extends back 1000 feet, which, it is
said, will eventually be one Of the
most attractive of the many beauty
spots about Miami and Cocoanut
Grove
At present Dr.. Long is devoting his
entire attention to improving the
grounds and has not yet planned his
house, which will provide the crown
ing touch to the picture.
A stone wall, patterned after that
of his neighbor, Mr.. Bryan, with a
Pilhul CN CliIl awe anu gateway, Has
been completed and the large double
iron gates will soon be in place. The
entire property, with the exception of
the strip between the Cocoanut Grove
road and the waters edge, has been
grubbed and blasted, all rocks removed
and soil four inches deep has been
hauled in
Rock terracing three hundred feet
q h,,I III t..
by the two roadways and flight of
five concrete steps lead from the sec
ond terrace down to sunken garden
! of generous proportions. The two en-
trance roadways meet in front of the
building site, where they merge into
circular roadway containing in the
center fountain/with basin eighteen
feet across. The entire front is being
planted with ornamental trees, shrubs,
and flowers, and the lawn planted to
Bermuda grass. In the rear are plant
ed one hundred and fifty fruit trees
OF all the varieties that flourish in
this climate.
! At a spot six hundred feet from
the waters edge and twenty feet
above high tide, with a magnificent
view OF Cape Florida and the Fowey
! A.oSh lighthouse luWeulaIoly opposite.
the house will be built. With the
completion of it, DR.. and Mrs. Long
expect to possess a beauty spot to
which they will turn with keen pleas
ure when the frosts of their Montana
home drive them southwark. The de-
velopment work has continued all win
ter and already there has been COM
pleted 1000 feet of curbing, 100 feet
CT twelve-foot roadway, 800 feet of
eight-foot roadway, and $500 feet Of
slx-foot pathway, all made out of
crushed Dade county rock and cement.
AT present DR.. and Mrs. Long en-.
tertain and spend part of their time
IN small five-room portable house
on the premises, although they have
been at the Hotel Halcyon the great
er part of the winter.
Millionaire Neighbor.
Dr. Long seems to have "got in
right at Mama, for in addition to
belng neighbor of Secretary BRYAN.
his property adjoins the magnificent
Deerlng estate, and the same issue of
the Metropolis states that bids for
the million dollar jalace to be erect
cd by James Deering will be opened
tomorrow
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17
At sWElTzER,s.
The Opening Saturday Attracts Rec.
Ord-Breakinu Attendance.

me opening saturday Attracts Rec
ord-Breaking Attendance.
The spring opening at Sweitzer's
handsome new store Saturday after
neon and evening was the most sue
cessful ever held by this house. From
the early afternoon until we'll along
in the night the big establishment was
literally thronged and the ladies were
all delighted with the showing of the
latest things in dress goods, ready-to:
wear gowns, millinery, and so on.
Music was feature and the open
ing seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed
by the crowds. Mr.. Sweitzers only
regret was that the millinery depart
ment was not seen to it's fullest ad-
vantage. By the time the store has
another opening this department will
be located on the main floor.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

Washington, March 13.-Today Sec
retary Bryan announced that in the
near future, he would sign new peace
treaties with Argentine, Brazil and
Chile, embodying the idea Of investi-
cation of difficulties that otherwise
might lead to war.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17
The News Of the World
A Resume of the Worlds Happenings

New York, March 13-Directors of
the United States Express company
voted unanimously to liquidate it's af-
fairs, and dissolve it in the shortest
possible time.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

tion the calling off of the copper
miners strike if the men themselves
want to do it," said Charles H. Meyer,
president of the Western Federation
of Miners here.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

Chicago, March 3.-Optimistic c
views of the probable operation of the
federal reserve act were expressed to-
day by financial experts gathered here
for the conference of the Western
Economic society.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

Hamburg, March 1O.-Prince and
Princess Henry of Prussia sailed from
here today for South America.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

w iiulIl6IOll, Dcl., N1dlCH lf."TIOl.
William H. Taft of Yale has declined
an offer to become president of Della.
ware college, which position was of.
fered him at a salary Of $4,000 year.
London, March IA settlement of
the Irish home rule difficulty apparent
ly has been little advanced by the
British governments great concessions
, to the Ulsterites, and taking the asser-
tions of both political parties at their
face value the deadlock today remains
as immovable as before Premier
AsQuith's conciliatory offer was made
in the house OF commons on March 9.
Ekaterinodar, Russia, March IA
More than one thousand persons per-
ished today in the inundation of the
towns of Stanitza and Achtyrskaja,
by tidal wave from the sea of Azov.
West Fork, Ark, March 11.-Shered
and Benjamin Field, twin brothers, 10
years old, had their first quarrel to-
day. 1t ended in the killing of Ben
jamin. Shered asserted they quar-
relied over trivial circumstance.
Macon, Ca, March 11.-John ].
Eyers, deposed manager of the Chi
cago Nationals, received check to.
night for $4,000 as a bonus for sign.
ing contract with the Boston Ma
tionals
Washington, March 11.-Argument
was heard in the supreme court to-
day on the validity under American
law of the wow of poverty" pre-
scribed some IL centuries ago for
members of the Catholic Brotherhood
of ST. Benedict.
Huron, S. D., March lid. X. Davis,
member of the national commission
of the Progressive party, issued call
today for convention to be held here
| on March II. Plans are to be made
to place full state ticket in the field.
Washington, March 11.-A bill to
create bureau of labor safety in the
department of labor was passed in the
| house today.
Chicago, March live will sane.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

London, March 10.-May Richard
son, militant suffragette, inflicted Sc
we're damage today on the famous
Velasquez picture known as the "Roke-
by Venus" which is hung in the ma
tional gallery, Trafalgar square. The
picture was purchased for $225,OOO in
1906 and presented to the nation. Art
experts have estimated it's present
market value at 100000.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

Wilmington, Del, March 14.-Prof.
William H. Taft of Yale has declined
an offer to become president of Della.
ware college, which position was of.
fered him at a salary Of $4,000 a year.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

A>SV AOA NJ ANuA SA 1V.-SAdI1OS i .
Murphy, leader of Tammany hall;
James p. Gaffney, his political and
business associate; Thomas Darling
ton, former health commissioner, and
George w. Plunkitt, former state SEN
ator, were tonight declared not mem
bers of the National Democratic club.
New York, March 12-George West
inghouse, a foremost figure in the
world Of engineering, and inventor Of
the airbrake that bears his name, died
late today at his residence here, of
heart disease. The end came few
hours after tt became publicly known
that Mr.. Westinghouse was seriously
i'll. He was in his sixty-eighth year.
Washington, March 2.-Simultane,
GUS consideration in both houses of
congress of bills to repeal the tolls
exemption clause in the Panama canal
act probably will begin a week from
tomorrow.
Washington, March 15.-Open de-
bate on repeal of the toll exemption
clause of the Panama canal act will
begin late this week in the house, and
a vote in that body on the Sims bill
to carry out the recommendations of
President Wilson is expected by Sat
urday night.
Washington, March 15-The inter
state trade commission bill bearing
the approval of President Wilson and
Ahtorney-General McReynolds was
made public today after many ctnfer-
ences among members of the house
interstate commerce committee.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

Chicago. March live will sane
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

1t was at first feared that there
would be no proper and fitting observ-
ance of st. Patrick's day in Lewis
town today, but Col. G. B. Nolan occu-
pied the entire morning in making an
argument in Judge Poindexter's di-
vision of the district court and so all
is we'll.
Fergus County Democrat., 1914-03-17

Washington, March 11.-A bill to
create bureau of labor safety in the
department of labor was passed in the
house today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
j, s. SHIP TAKES
REFUGEESFROM
SYRIA TO EGYPT
Captain Decker, of Tennessee,
in Message, Fails to Mention
TripoI Bombardment.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.--Not mem
tioning the reported threat to bonn
bard Tripoli, Asa Minor. Captain
Decker. of the cruiser Tennessee,
cabied Secretary OF the Navy Daniels
today that he was transporting about
five hundred refugees of different ma
tionalities of Jaff3. Asia Minor, to AL
exandria, Egypt.
Captain Decker, of the Tennessee,
reported the departure of his vessel
from Jaffa in a message filed last
night and received today at the navy
department. Secretary Daniels sum-
married. the report in this statement:
"The Tennessee is transporting
about 500 refugees of different nation
alities from Jaffa to Alexandria.
These refugees were unable to get
passage from Jaffa by any other
means. Captain Decker states that
his action was taken at the request
from the consuls, which requests, ap-
proved by the American ambassador
to Turkey, had been made after per-
mission had been given by the Turk
ish authorities
No reply came today, however,
from either Captain Decker or Cap
tain Oman, of the North Carolina,
to the request for full information re-
garding the unofficial report that an
unnamed American warship had
threatened to bomhard Tripoli.
Athens dispatches said Turks attack
ed the crew of an American COM
mercial ship which permitted foreign
refugees to board her in the face of
a protest from the Turkish authori-
ties and that a threat to open fire
on Tripoli followed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
MAYOR DENIES
SALARY RAISES
Declares He Will Grant No In
creases-Finance Commit
tee Meets.

Mayor Jacob Haussling announced
today that he would grant no salary
increases. This statement was made
when Superintendent of Buildings
William P. O'Rourke and William A.
Weber, Of the Board Of Fire Com
nissioners, appeared before him IN
the interest of employees Of their de-
partments. The mayor stated that
IL any salary increases were made II
would have to be at the direction Of
the new administration.
A special meeting Of the finance
committee will be held late this after
noon. It probably will be the last
meeting of that committee this year.
The session was called to pass upon
the raise in salary question"
Several OF the inspectors tried to
get an interview with Mayor Hauss-
ling today, but he was too busy sign
ing dock bonds" to be bothered With
other business.
When the salary question was first
discussed only the inspectors sought
an increase. When the secret leaked
out. at least 100 applications were
made.
Last year a number of raises in
salary were scheduled, but when this
was learned the requests became so
numerous that only few received
additional pay.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
HUGHES To TRY
FOR THIRD j. s.
JUDGE IN NEWARK
Senator Says He Will Bend
Every Effort Toward an APP
pointment Here.

United States Senator william
Hughes left Newark for Washington
today, saying that he would bend
every effort to secure the legislation
necessary for the assignment of a
third judge to the United States Dis
trict Court in this city.
He called at the Federal building
this morning and had an extended
conference with United States District
Attorney J. Warren Davis and his as
sistant, Charles F. Lynch during
which the three went over the situa-
ton in detail and the senator departed
with all the facts in the situation
in his possession.
The senator said 10 a reporter for
the Evening Star:
THE situation here speaks for itself
and a glance at it shows that the necd
for another judge Is absolute. l shall
do everything in my power to secure
the legislation needed before the cllse
of the present Congress on March 4
and l am hopeful of getting the de-
sired result"
The senator was asked also whether
the contemplated separation of the
Federal District of Northern New
Jersey still was under consideration
and he said that the first thing to be
done was to relieve the congestion OF
the calendar and that nothing bu,
the appointment of another judge
would accomplish this.
The remarks of the senator were
good news to men about the Federal
building who believe that if another
judgeship is created United States
District Attorney Davis has an ex-
cellent chance for the appointment
and that Assistant United States Dis
trict Attorney Lynch then would be
the logical man for the district at
torneyship.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
Federal Sugar Refiners Ask
Lower Freight Rate to South

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-The Fed
eral Sugar Refining Company of New
York began before the Interstate
Commerce Commission today series
of proceedings, attacking ocean and
rail freight rates on sugar from New
York city to Athens, Atlanta, Colum-
bus, Macon and other points in Geor-
gia which are distributing centres
for the South.
The complaints were directed
against the Ocean Steamship Com
pany, Old Dominion Steamship Com
pany, Clyde Steamship Company.
Southern Railway. Seaboard Air Line
Railway. Central of Georgia Railway
and Georgia Railrod.
They allege that the present rates
of thirty-three cents hundred pounds
on sugar from New York to the Geor-
gia points named are excessive and
discriminatory, as compared with tht
rate of thirty cents made to Bir1ning-
ham Ala. The commission was asked
10 Ak q rats not exceeding thirty
cents to the Georgia points
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
POLICE AND j. s.
OFFICERS IN RAID
Three Men Arrested and Guam
tity Of Opium Said to Have
Been Found.

Local policemen and United States
secret service men made simulta-
neous raid at sos Washington street
this afternoon and arrested Moses
Cohen, forty-two years old, who said
he lived at that number; Robert Tur-
ner, thirty-two years old, of "a
Hecker street. and William Sims,
negro, thirty-seven years old. OF As
Arlington street.
The officers say they found
quantity of opium and untensils for
its manufacture.
The officers making the raid were:
Lieutenants Harris and Quinn and
Policemen Baumann Schroeder and
Really. of headquarters, and Secret
Service Men B. ]. Sullivan, E. j.
Lewis and NJ. ]. Collins,
Both the police and the Federal
officers have been watching the place
for some time, and were ready when
the opportune moment came After
the three prisoners were booked at
headquarters they were turned over
to the Federal officers for arraign-
ment before United States Commits
sioner Semple.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
RURBERSET FIRM
ACCUSES CLERK
Of LARGE THEFT
Keiser Said to Have Failed to
Account for Much Stock in
His Care.

Joseph Keiser of Osborne terrace,
shipping clerk, is sought by the po-
lice on a charge of having stolen
goods from the Rubberset Company,
Sc Ferry street, where he was en-
ployed. Keiser was discharged by the
company on December 5, when it was
alleged, 1t was found he had sold some
of the concerns goods to a customer
and pocketed the proceeds. A. COM
plant was made in the First Precinct
Court about a week ago.
At that time he was suspected only
of one theft, but subsequent investi-
cation, 1t was said at the offices of the
Rubberset Company today, showed
that Keiser's alleged peculations will
run into thousands of dollars.
On December II, Andrew Albright,
Jr., OF the Rubberset Company, made
q complaint against Keiser in the
First Criminal Court, charging him
with the theft of goods worth $740
When the police went to arrest
Keiser 1t was found he had fed.
AS shipping clerk, the Rubberset
Company explained today, Keiser had
access to the shipping room and
stock room of the concern. His
scheme, the company said, was to
fill the orders of customers, all Of
whom he knew, and never to report
the sale to the company.
Keiser's alleged looting of the COM
pany was discovered when a Gus
toner mentioned at the Rubberset
office a purchase which was not
shown on the concerns books. An
investigation followed. and when sus-
picion pointed to Kelser he was dis
charged.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
CANADIAN TROOPS
KILL AN AMERICAN
Hunter Had Been Warned He
Was Violating Game Laws.
Companion Wounded.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 7s.-ons
American was instantly killed and
another seriously wounded by Cana
dian troops patroling the Canadian
border at Fort Erie, Ont, opposits
this city today. The men were hunt
ing ducks out Of season In the
Niagara river and In Canadian
waters. Provincial Police Officer
Thomas Delaney, OF Fort Erie, or
dered the men to stop shooting.
They declined and Delaney called
upon a corporal and two prtvates Of
the Forty fourth battalion Of the
Canadian militia for assistance.
The corporal ordered the men TO
their boat for the American shore
and were beating q hasty retreat
when at the order Of Delaney the
soldiers fired upon them. Walter
Smith was shot through the head
and killed, and Charles Dorsch was
seriously wounded In the shoulder.
Both resided In Buffalo.
When the hunters toppled over IN
their boat the soldiers put out IN a
boat and towed the hunters craft
to shore.
Secretary Of State Bryan was noti-
fed of the shooting by Vice-Consul j.
B. Curtis of Fort Erie.
whether or not complications viii
result is a debatable question" said
Mr. Curtis. while two Americans
were shot, the information available
indicates that they were shooting
ducks without a Canadian license ano
were in Canadian waters, where they
had no right to be, under the cir.
cufnstances. No arrests have beer
made as a result Of the shooting"
The coroner's inquest will be hello
lat today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-28
EAST SIDE BATH
CONTRACT GIVEN
TO LOCAL FIRM
Protest by Another Bidder
Marks Awarding of $751;
O8o Job.

The contract for the building OF the
new East side public bath building
was awarded this afternoon at a
meeting of the public building COM
mittee of the Common Council. Ths
successful bidder was Philip L. Mack
inson. His bid was $S1, ,0s9.
When the award was announced
Daniel Cronin, representing the Fatz-
Ter Company, put in an objection he
said the contract was not given to the
lowest bidder He asserted that the
Fatzler figure was under the Mackin-
son figure, but did not offer any ex-
planation.
The new bath will be located at
Hamburg place, Paterson and Alyea
streets.
The public buildings committee also
gave to the firm of P. H. & j. Conlon
The contract for o water-tower at the
new city almshouse. The figure was
S3,451. A contract for scale at the
almhouse was given to the Meyers
Scale and Hardware Company, at
1858