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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
THIRTY ARE INSTANTLY" KILLED
TWENTY-NINE OF THE EIGHTY.
ONE INJURED CANNOT
SURVIVE.
CRUSHED n, LIKE EGG .satlls
THE WRECK occuRRED- WHILE
ROUNDING CURVE ON A,hlQH
EM5ANkMEkT. yas

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 3:t4;IaTyhilo
rounding curve on a high embank.
ment near Berry, Ala, at $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday morning, the engine and
four cars Of an excursion yfaiK' ON q
branch of the Southern railway isapod
from the track and rolled, ONes and
over, smashing the coaches into kind
ling wood and causing the instant
death of thirty persons and tho
injury Of eighty-one othefs. 'physa.
clans say at least twenty.nine'o8 the
injured cannot live. -af'i:.v
With the exception of H. M. Dudley.
trainmaster OF the Southern. railway,
living at Blrmingham, and Roscoe
Shelby Of Columbus. MISS, all Of the
dead and injured are negroe6 Who had
taken advantage of excursion'ratss
from points In Mississippi to BirminS
ham. When the wreck occurred the
train was running at rate Of thirty
miles an hour. and just started around
q curve on top Of sixty-f6Ot efhbanb
ment. Tr't@~@d
Crushed Like Eoo ehsIiss"
Without warning the tender duddG0
~ left the track, jerking the .iDcom0s
tive and the Arst four cars with Il.
There were ten oars TO the sxcursioa
train, but the fourth broke aoose fTo0
the NTH and plunged down the 0tos0
incline. The cars. which were packed
with passengers. turned .oomplete8
over several times and were orashso
like egg shells, killing and criDpline
the inmates. Persons who have -.
turned from the scene OF. .,tha wreck
say 1t IL indesoribable.
The dead bodies of the negroes wee
scattered in every direction: and tho
u.oans and appeals for help. from tAa
wounded were heartrendtng.
As soon as the accident was report
ed to the oflcials of the road wroek11o
trains carrying physicians vera huls
ried from Columbus, Miss. and pirmp
ingham and everything possible 10 b.
Ing done to alleviate the su6efiuGD o.
the injured. 80 "!s"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
MINNEsoTA STATE FAIR,
Sample Room Of the Great Northwest
Thrown Omen.

Thrown Open.
st. Paul, Sept. 3.-Minnesota's forty.
third annual state fair opened under
the most favorable auspices yesterday
morning. The fair il complete in
every detail and good weather assured
big attendance for the first day. The
grounds are in excellent condition by
reason by reason of the recent rain,
and sightseeing is enjoyed without
discomfort. All departments are
crowded with exhibits. Every augury
indicates that this will be the greatest
fair in the history Of the state agri-
cultural association.
Visitors began arriving at the
grounds as soon as the gates opened
and by afternoon the grounds were
crowded with sightseers. One of the
chief attractions during the day was
the good roads building demonstration
being conducted by the government ex.
perts on the north side of the grounds.
Farmers and city people were alike in
terested in the results obtained by the
use of the latest machinery under the
direction of engineering experts.
The stock display is this year much
larger than heretofore. All OF the
barns are filed and some herds are
Accommodated in tents near the barns.
The new sheep building Is overcrowd-
ed and the poultry display excels any,
thing ever seen on the grounds. The
entries of swine are also unusually
numerous.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
OVATION TO MITCHELL.
Principal Labor Day Attraction In
PhIiadeIphia.

Principal Labor Day ATTRACTION IL
PhIIadel phia.
Philadelphia, Sept. 3-The organized
workmen Of Philadelphia yesterday
paid their tribute to John Mitchell,
president OF the United Mineworkers
OF America, and at the same time
showed their sympathy in substan
tial way for the striking anthracite
rlineworkcrs OF Pennsylvania. The
presence of the miners chief was
made the occasion Of a great demon
stration. In the forenoon parade
was held under the auspices OF the
Central Labor union. More than TO-.
coo men were in line. President Mitch
ell rode at the head of the procession
and his reception along the route OF
the parade was enthusiastic. Twelve
miners dressed in their greasy over
alls and blouses acted as an escort.
After the parade big picnic was held
In Washington Park, on the New Jer'
sey side of the Delaware river, tew
miles below this city. There were
probably 10000 persons in attendance.
Here Mr.. Mitchell made two ad-
dresses. His principal speech was
made in the g:ovs. wbscs between
1000 and 5000 listened aud cheered
thastrikers' leader.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
BIG DEALS IN TIMBER.
Mitchell 4 Mcclure Company to Sci
Out Head Of Lakes interests.

Mitchell 4 Mcclure Company to Sell
Out Head Of Lakes interests.
Duluth, Sept. 3.-A deal whereby the
Mitchell e. Mcclure Lumber company
will transfer its extensive interests to
Alger, Smith g. Co. is practically COM
pleted. The consideration is said to
be about $75O,OOO. The property owned
by Mitchell & Mcclure consists OF q
sawmill with capacity OF 6O,ooo'ooo
feet per year, 10000, 900 feet OF stand
ine nine. thirteen miles of railroad,
teams. camps, etc. w. c. Mcclure is
the head of the firm which is selling
out. and resides at Saginaw, Mich. 1t
is reported that the Diamond e''.' Ma Match cn
company is negotiating to buy two or
three million feet of pine in N2rthern
Minnesota, including the Merrill q
Ring mill in Duluth. The deal wouio
involve about $2,0OO,00o.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
hESSlAN FLY'S RAVAGES.
State EntomoIo9ist Reports Great
Loss by the Pest.

Loss py the resi-.
Moorhead, Mimi, Sept. 3.-The Hes
sian fly Is the object Of investigation
on the part Of the state entomologist
from the experiment station at St.
Anthony Park. He reports it's wide
spread occurrence. About Alexandria
farmers report losses all the way from
l per cent or less to 10 per cent, while
In the vicinity Of Fergus Falls ind1-
vidual farmers do not hesitate to put
their loss in some cases as high as Is
per cent, and even 80 per cent upon
some fields In every wheat field along
the line of the Great Northern, from
Alexandria to Moorhead, much fallen
straw can be seen lying in the stubble,
unmistakable evidence at this season
of the presence of this pest. Prof.
Washburn has visited about twenty
farms and says that II per cent loss
on account of the Hessian fly is very
conservative estimate for the counties
of Douglas, Otter Tail and Clay. In
spite of the presence OF the insect the
wheat crop is turning out wonderfully.
In many sections near Alexandria
some farmers claim to have threshed
%. 25 and even 80 bushels to the acre.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
TWO HUNDRED LIVES ARE LOST
IL cAR6ET SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SWEPT BY TREMENDOUS
TIDAL WAVE.
INHABITANTS FLEE IN TERROR
MANY PERSONS KILLED IN THE
NORTHERN DISTRICTS OF
THE ISLAND.

Castries, st. Lucia, B. T.. Sent 4
The British steamer Korea arrived
oere yesterday evening from Fort-da.
france, Island of Martinique.
She reports that an eruption Of Mont
Pelee occurred at 8 o'clock Saturday
night and that people who arrived At
Fort-de-France from the Northern mart
OF the island reported that the village
OF Morne Rogue, near the district nre.
viously devastated, has been entirely
destroyed.
Le Carbet, a village on the coast.
which was destroyed at the time Of
me great eruption, has been swept by
. tidal wave. About 200 persons LOST
their lives.
A sloop from tho Island of st. VIM,
cent which reached here yesterday re-
ports that Mont Pelee is now quiet.
but that the inhabitants are terribly
alarmed.
In Constant Eruption.
Mont Pelee has been in constant
eruption since Aug 13. There was an
enormous fall of ashes from the VOL
cano the night of the 25th. There was
very severe eruption the night of the
2Sth when the volcanic rumblings
were heard at great distance. The
mountain burned fiercely that night
! and out at sea passing vessels were
covered with ashes. The night of the
18th there were three separate erup.
tons.
It is impossible to approach the r,.
1ned town of st. Pierre from the sea.
The people Of the village of LIE Carbet,
on the coast, are terror,stricken and
flying to the interior. Hot water 10
pouring down on Lorrain and Basse
Pointe, villages to the northeast of
the crater. Horrible detonations were
heard, the ground rocked and quaked
and articles on tables were thrown to
the floor. The governor Of Martinique
has ordered every available boat
To Remove People
from the coast villages to Fort-de.
France At o'clock in the evening OF
Saturday the sky was cloudless. Sud.
denly and without warning, one-half
Of the horizon was obscured by pitch
black cloud Of dust. This cloud was
the center of most magnificent cleo.
trio effects A tidal wave rushed on
Fort-de-France and the terrified inhab'
ttants fed in lsrge numbers to the IN.
terror Tho wave was not severe, and
did but slight damage.
At midnight OK the 30th Mont Pelee
was quiet Shortly after this hour
there came another shower of ashes.
accompanied by vivid sheet lightning.
In addition to the 200 persons re-
ported to have lost their lives at Le
Carbet and Morne Rouge. many 9th.
or persons are said to have been killed
all over the northern districts OF the
island. The governor of Martinique Is
believed to have started for the scene
of destruction.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
MAN BURNED TO DEATH.

Fire Probably Started From Gasoline
Stove.
Keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 3.-George w.
pohinson was burned to death in
fire which yesterday destroyeo nls
home at Hamilton, Ill. He 'lVeo alone
with dog, which also burned 10 deatn.
He was old and weak-m1nded, but Ior
many years he was well known IN tne
service of the Rock Island rallroao At
Keokuk. 1t is thought that the nre
started from gasoline stove wnen ne
hegan to prepare breakfast.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
INDICTED FOR FORGERY.
Rural Mail Carrier Said to Have
Forued Famous Names.

Iowa Falls, Iowa, Sept. 3-The grand
fury returned indictments against four
men for criminal offenses. N. A. Buoy
of Alden was indicted on five counts
for forgery. He is the rural route mail
carrier who was charged with whole
sale forgery names of well-to-do farm
ers in this county to notes that ne
out up with the state bank in this
City as collateral. H. Schultz OF Hub
bard was also indicted for forgery:
FELIX Hortogs, now in the house OF
correction at Milwaukee, was indicted
for securing money in this county un-
der false pretenses, and after serving
his time there will be brought to THIS
county on requisition and tried. n.
Smith was indicted for burglary a.
lseed to have been committed at Hub
hard, in this county.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
AeRohAV7s CONF 70 oR'Er.

Bailoon 10 Wrecked ina etorm ID
Colorado. ts......
Denver, Sept. 3.-After lapse q
more than twenty.four hours during
which no word was received from the
three aeronauts who left ;Denves Sun
day to try for transcontinental bal
loon voyage, telegram oaMS !ass
nirht announcing that the airshlD has
been wrecked in storm twentyssveo
rnfles north Of Florence. Colo. ~
though bruised and somewhat fose
bitten, the aeronauts were not assioee
lY hurt. .
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
EXPRESS SAFE ROBBED.
Masked Men Board Louisville & Nash'
Vile Car and Help Themselves.

MAske Men 6oaro Louisville q NSe"
Vile Car and Help Themselves.
Nashville, Tenn.,l Sept. 3. - Early
last night between This city and Frank:
lin. Tenn, eighteen miles south OF
here, the local safe on the express car
Of the Louisville & Nashville through
train No. 2, north-bound, was rifled OF
Us contents by two masked men while
Messenger A. B. Battle, covered by q
revolver, stood in the corner OF tho
car with his hands above his heao.
The robbery occurred just after darx
and. according to his own announce
ment, one of the principals was Gus
Hyatt, who made sensational escape
from the Tennessee penttent1ary mere
Aug: 4. Express officials estimate tne
loss at about $500. The two big sa1es
were not molested.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
shE FEARS ODD FELLOWS.
North Dakota Woman's ha'!uclnatIon
ands Her In Custody.

Grand Forks, N. D., Sept 3. - MRS.
Minnie Engel, wife of a ranchman nV-
Ing thirty Mes from Williston, VINO
started East to visit sick brother, 10
here in custody, the victim OF very
strange hallccination. While or tne
train she conceived the idea that she
was pursued By Odd Fellows, and ~
came so violent in her attempts 10
eyade them that she was placed under
restraint. She will probably be sent
to the insane asylum at jamestown.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04

Edward May Cross Ocean In Yacht.
London, Sept. S.-There is story
here that King Edward intends to visit
America before the end of September.
The story has 1t that he will cross in a
yacht accompanied by two cruisers.
No confirmation oan be had.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
JEALOUSY CAUSES TRAGEDY.

Rife Duel In Which One Is Nl''eo ana
Two Fatally Wounded.
Winfield, Colo, Sept. 3. = In re-
volyer and rife duel on Main street
here Gus Sjostrom, a miner, was
titled: Sim Amsdon, also miner, was
shot through the left breast and NOR
s.nJWounded, and Chauncey Bennett,
a bartender, was shot in the groin ana
~erhans . fatally wounded. The shoot
~ was the direct result Of Amsdon's 8
% tes,ousv of the attentions paid oy
xndy Maloy, a young miner, to Amy
Pitts.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04

Died Under an Operation.
Preston, Mimi, Sept. 3. - M. =.
Shook. a jeweler of this place, died
from the effects of an operation at La
CrO9SQ
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
snree Ends in Suicide.

Bemidji, Mimi, Sept 3.-As the out
come of an extended spree man
named Munson committed suicide at
the Door farm last night by cutting
his throat with a pocket knife In two
nlAcoe
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
c.rpeoters Want More iPay.

at, Louis, Sept. 8.-Carpenters' looO
union No. 13, one of the largest unSoao
ir st. Louis, has voted to demand -
increase Of pay from IS to e6 cents -
hour. commencing April !, 1903. T1e
uroposition carried BY vo4t of 80 % =
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
Hunter Killed.

Minneapolis, Sept. 3. - Gilbert w.
a young st. Paul man, was
Killed near Fort Smelling while hunt
ing His gun was accidentally dis
inflicting a wound from
which he died in a few minutes.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
Society People Take a Fall.

Denver, Sept 3-By the collapse OF
q temporary stand at the horse show
here Yesterday afternoon 200 persons,
nrominent society people occupying
boxes, were precipitated distance OF
Ave feet. Three were badly injured
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04

. Sudden Death Of Dentist.
Argyle, Mimi, Sept. 3.-Dr. q: o.oa'
dard Smith, dentist who practlcea III
Hallock, Stephen and Argyle, oled
very suddenly In his rooms.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04

FOR SALE-Pure bred Belgian hares
For information and prices inquire of
GEORGE Fl. MCKAY, Nesson, n. d.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04
naoppEp DEAD IN NEW YORK.
p,,n.er Resjdent Of Helena Suddenly
ls Stricken.

Helena. Mont, Sept. S-Isaac Uieen-
hood Who dropped dead on the street
= New York last night, was pioneer
merchant :. and business man OF Helena.
re came here thfrty.five years ago,
f.tor establishing the irn OF Green
acoA pohm 4 Co. He was In New
york sn : ps1eAasirx trip far his drm>
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04

FOUND-A water. proof cape. Call at
the Graphic office.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-04

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
To Public Opinion Subscribers.

Several of our subscribers took ad.
vantage of clubbing rate, whereby we
gave away number of papers with
PUBLIC OPINION a year or so ago.
These papers were to have been stopped
when the term for which they were
paid expired, but we have lately dis
covered that one or two of them con-
tinue to come even after ordered dis
continued, and i'm some cases bills have
been sent, claiming an amount due on
the paper. We wish to state that the
proprietor of this paper paid for all the
papers ordered, and that they were to
have been promptly discontinued when
the time expired. We will be person.
ally responsible for the matter, and
greatly regret any annoyance to oul
patrons. Kindly refuse the papers al
the post office once, and if they con.
tinue to come, you can accept and read
them with safety, as we have receipt
that they were paid in full and con.
tract that they would be stopped when
the time for which they were paid ex
pired. We will protect our patrons
fully, and will not permit them to bt
misused through any fault of ours
Do not pay any attention to letters
sent you, nor take the trouble tc
answer them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
''OLE" MARSH VS. FOOTBALL TEAM
Wrestling Match Advertised for Friday
Night, at Grand Opera House.

A wrestling match has been arrang-
ed during the past week, which gives
promise to be one of the main attrac-
tons of the winter in the sporting line.
"Ole" Marsh, whom everybody knows
is one of the best men of his size that
ever stepped upon the mat, has put up
a purse of $3.50 with the local football
team, and in order to win it he will be
compelled to throw the eleven members
of the team in one hours actual wrest-
ling. The bout will come off at the
Grand opera house on Friday evening
of this week, and the present, indica.
tions are that the building will not be
large enough to hold the crowd that
will witness the sport. In an inter
view with this paper, Marsh said that
he expected he would have to do some
pretty fast work, but that if he did not
get worn out before the time limit hi
thought he could throw the clever
football men. Ex-Sheriff G. Christer
is advertised as referee, and the match
is declared to be upon its merits. Thu
price of adm ission is SIS and so cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
Some Shoes Sold.

When we announced the number
of pairs of shoes sold by John G.
Hexom during 1900 we thought he had
touched the high notch, but with his
characteristic push and business ability
he waded into the year 1901 determin-
ed to beat the previous record, and re-
lying upon liberal use of printers ink
and good goods, which never fail to
accomplish success. his sales kept in
creasing until at the end of the year he
found that he had sold $500 pairs, and
beaten his 1900 record by over 1900
pairs. We hope his increase in 1907
may be proportionate one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08

Why not feed your hogs Turkish
Hog remedy and save them from
Cholera. Your dealer sells it. Turk
ish Oil Co., DEBORAH, Ia.
"A beautiful line of artistic photo.
graphs on exhibition at Spurr's Studio
don't have your picture taken until
you have looked up Spur. 200 Water
street.
Now is the time to feed Turkish
Poultry Food. Will keep your hens
healthy and increase the egg produc-
ton. Your dealer wants to tell you all
about it. Turkish Oil Co.
For sap, maple syrup, buy Robin
son d Co.'s Buckeye or Ferndell
brands, for sale by l.. A. Marsh.
"A selection of water colors by Miss
Nellie Headington, for sale at II. A
Prastmark's wall paper store.
You get your pictures when they
are promised at Spurr's.
Auction time is coming. Let us
print your bills.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
Agricultural Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Whine.
sheik County Agricultural Society will
be held as the court house in DEBORAH,
Saturday, Jan. 18th, 1902 at 1:3O p. m.
The purpose of the meeting is to ap-
point committee to revise Premium
List, to suggest other needed additions
and changes Everybody attend. A
full attendance of all directors and
other officials as well as patrons is
wished for. X. /. HAUGEN, Pres.
HI. l.. COFFEEN, Secy,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
New Enterprise Here.

The Bell Shirt Company has moved
to DEBORAH from Elgin, locating in the
Curtin building on Washington street.
We are informed that this company
has enjoyed a good business since it
was first started, and the merchants of
the city ordered literally from the
representative as bonus for them to
locate here. They expect to keep
several men on the road and will no
doubt build up successful business
here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08

Spectacle lenses are ground in so
many combinations that it is a rare
thing to find two people who can wear
the same glasses with absolute salts
faction. Few persons have two eyes
exactly alike. Each eye must be fitted
separately and glass ground to fit it.
/ have fitted 5000 pairs of glasses in
eleven years. Among my patients are
hundreds who will tell you of the re-
markable success / have had. You
receive the benefit of my eleven years.
experience, as / charge nothing for
testing the eyes. Consultation free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
Our Cath Ollie Church.

The newly remOdeled Catholic
church at this place is now completed
and it is certainly a fine church, w.
Kaufka having completed the fresco.
ing. Mr.. Kaufka is an artist in his
line as anyone who has seen his work
on the church will testify. The Fort
Atkinson church is one of the best in
Northeastern Iowa and great deal OF
credit is due to the efforts of Rev. FIR
Kopecky, the congregation working
unanimously for the upbuilding of the
church since he has been in charge -
Fl. Atkinson Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
Announcements for City Churches.

BAPTIST The morning subject will
be-"Awake Awake +" The evening
subject will bent Ebal and Mt
Geregum, or the Bible Antitheses."
METHODIST Week of prayer is be-
ing observed at the Methodist church
this week, with services every evening
except Saturday.
METHODIST Rev. M. Rice, pastor OF
the M. E. church at West Union, will
preach in the DEBORAH M. +. church
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings of next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
James Ringer
Citizens Bank Block.
They Are Going South

for the winter and have selected the
Burlington Cedar Rapids Il North
ern railway because it's the most
direct route either via Chicago or st.
Louis The rates are always the
lowest over this line, and its agents
are fully posted as to the most con-
venient route of travel to all winter
tourist resorts.
You are invited to call on or write
any of its agents for full information
or address.
JNo. G. FARMER
A. g. p. 4 Il. A,
t5-l-'02 Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
Electric Railway incorporated.

st. Paul, Jan. THE Minnesota &
Iowa Electric Railway filed articles OF
incorporation today with $500, 600 CAPT.
tai. Its object is stated in the articles
to be the building and operation of an
electric railway from DEBORAH, Iowa
via Preston, Mimi, to the Twin Cities
Preston is to be its place of business
The incorporators are all southwestern
Minnesota and northeastern Iowa men