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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-30
twenty-five More Men Rescued
from the Workings
MINE CONSIDERED SAFE
Management of the Property Used
Every Precaution, Yet the Ex-
pIosion Came Without Warm
ing-No Cause Known.


Bluefield w. Va, December 29.-Twelve
men are known to be dead and probably
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Bfahch coihefy, owned py the focahohtas
Consolidated Coal company, the largest
coal mining concern la southern West
VII dia +bis afternoo, If 10 not lypown
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many were III .he mint ae eiie 'iiiie'
F1he men leave the mine after what is
known as the run" and many of the 90
at work TODAY were not in the mine when
the exnlosion occurred.
The known dead.
Henry I,oclxhart colored
Richard I,ockhart. colored.
James JocLhart eolored.
John Brown
John Miller
Kemn sanders
James smith oolored
Charles IittIe
w Little
frlare Alaxander
patar Kennedv
pn.sian ,a,,a not knoyn
Tba three Tocl.barta were hrothers. as
vera also tho two Ijttles
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ed. large number of survivors have
been transferred to the warships, which
are transformed into great floating hos
pitals. 1t is imperative that the dead be
removed from the ruins in order to avoid
pestilence.
Steamers with doctors, druggists, fire.
men and workmen have arrived at Mes
sina from Catania and other places.
Special dispatches received here from
Calabria confirm the destruction of Reg
gio,. They report that the situation there
is as bad, If not worse, than at Messlna
The streets in Rome are jammed with
people, who snatch the special editions
from the newsboys. The people are
plunged in grief and lamentations are
heard on all sides. Here and there one
asks another. "When will end this awful
repetition OF devastation and death in
our country?"
All Nations Extend Aid.
The hands of all nations have been ex-
tended to Italy in her affliction From
rulers have come messages of coincidence
and from the people spontaneous promise
of that aid which brings the world closer
together in times of great calamity Great
Britain, France and Russia have sent
their warships quick as the flash of the
telegraph could carry the orders . lend
assistance to the stricken cities Relief
funds have already been started and 100
ships and trains are on their way carry
ing supplies and reinforcements to the
south. Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples
and other cities are sending physicians
police and f1remen Today all the am
bassadors and ministers expressed SYM
pathy with M. Tittoni, minister IF for
eign affairs, whose emotion was pro-
found.
The bourses and theatres have been
closed throughout Italy and dispatches OF
sympathy continue to pour in from all
quarters of the globe
At the time of the earthquake the to1
pedo boat Sappho was lying In the harbor
at Messina, and one of the officers rold Of
the occurrence as follows:
Sea Is Agitated.
''At $50 in the morning the sea sud-
denly became terribly agitated, seeming
literally to pick up our boat and shake
it. Other craft nearby were similarly
treated. and the ships looked like bits
of cork bobbfng about in tempest Al
most Immediately a tidal wave of huge
proportions swept across the strait
mounting the coasts and carrying every
thing before it. Scores of ships were
damaged and the Hungarian mailhoat An
Grassy parted her anchors and went
crashing into other vessels. Messlna bay
was wiped out and the sea was soon COW
cred with masses of wreckage which was
carried off in the arms of the recedil.g
waters
Eight sailors from the Sappho were
landed and took up the work of rescue.
Officers and mem from Italian and British
steamers also went ashore rs soon as
possible, the Britishers saving family
of five who were imprisoned in a burn-
ing house. Many prisoners from the jaiis
made their escape and looted right and
left. Hundreds engaged in the work of
robbing the banks and business houses
In the opinion of the officers of the
Sappho half the population of Messina
perished
e Roosevelt Sends Message.
Washington, December 29-- Following Is
(CONTINJED ON PAGE a.
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Wealth In an Old Trunk.

Cincinnati, December 29.-When an old
trunk was opened by the coroner in an
attempt to discover the relatives of John
Ferd Vaux, aged 73 years. who dropped
dead while taking a bath today in the
lived, currency, government bonds and
bank securities worth more than $44,00
were discovered There was also found
a letter from Harriet c. Spnele, 1913
South street, Philadelphia, who seemed
from its phrasng to be a cousin of the
dead man and telegram was at once sent
her notifying her of the death.
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Revolutlonist WEEDS Boston Girl.

Tucson. Ariz., December 29.-Man-
uel Sarabia, an alleged member OF the
Mexican revolutionist junta, was mar
ried here yesterday to Miss Elizabeth
Trowbridge, a wealthy Boston girl Sa-
rabia's acquaintance with the young
lady commenced when she paid visit
to the Los Angeles jail, where he was
confined before being transferred hero.
Sarabia Is out on bond. Miss Trow-
bridge was attracted to Sarabia
through her interest in socialism.
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Rome, December 29.-Stunned at the
magnitude of the calamity which has
overtaken her fellow w-countrymen, all Italy
mourns tonight for the stricken province
of Calabria and the Island of Sicily.
Accustomed for centuries to earthquakes,
Italy stands ever in dread, but none was
prepared for the disaster which in the
fraction of minute yesterday devastated
cities and towns and caused the deaths
of thousands.
Messina, whose tragic history has been
marked by tiday waves and war, and
which was the center of yesterdays ter
restial maelstrom, was shaken to ruins
Flames burst forth to complete the city $
destruction and to burn alive untold num-
bers hopelessly pinioned beneath fallen
walls and broken timbers.
The Strait of Messina was shaken and
twisted by the earth's trembling and
mariners report the channel altered be-
yond recognition. The ports and villages
on both the continental and Sicilian sides
were wrecked or inundated, and all light
houses along the coasts were swallowed
up Navigation is dangerous and in some
places impossible.
In the Calabrian district which was
only beginning to recover from the eff
fects of the earthquake of 1905, Reggie
was the center of the earths upheaval.
The seaport of Reggie is reported no
longer existing, and the city proper is
In ruins
Enormous Loss of Life.
The loss of life on both sides of the
strait and in eastern Sicily was enor-
nous. One of the refugees from Reggie,
who was the first to bring the news of
the city's destruction, tried to make his
way to Sicily in sailboat but was COM
peeled to return and finally found safety
at a peninsula port.
In describing his experience he said:
1.-THE sea was strangely, mysteriously
agitated and the heavens were ablaze.
Nearing Sicily the clearing smoke re-
moved the mystery-Messina was in
flames. In frenzy of despair l turned
my boat back to Calabria'
Starving. bleeding from injuries and
almost insane from their terrifying ex-
periences, Messina's survivors are fleeing
in all directions. The spectacle present
ed by the ruined seaport is described as
terrifying. Tumbling buildings both killed
and mutilated, while hundreds of the in
jured, imprisoned in the wreckage, were
abandoned to their fate by the fleeing
populace. One of those who escaped
said:
ssThe earth seemed suddenly to Drop
and then turn violently on it's axis. The
whole population. who practically We're
precipitated from the houses rent in
twain, were spun around like tops as
they ran through the streets. Many
fell crushed to death, and others, be-
wildered. took refuge for breath beside
l1e eoot
the fate of their companions"
Ships Arrive To Help.
Already British and Russian squadrons
have arrived at Messina. Sailors and ma
rines have been disembarked, and they
have performed courageous acts in rescu-
nx the injured and removing the wound
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Dartmouth Coaches Selected.

Boston, December 29.-The Dartmouth
college athletic council at a meeting
held In this city tday selected the
coaches for the football squad of next
season. W. W. Lilard 1906 of st. Louis
was selected field coach and he will be
aided by William J. Randall, 1906, of
Boston; Leigh c. Turner 1904, of Ross,
o.. and Joseph T. Gilman, 1905, of Bal
tlnore.
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HORRlFYING STORY TOLD
BY WOMAN FROM MESSINA

seemed to shake the whole town. This
probably was the gas works blowing up.
Eventually. we reached the principal
square of Messina. Here we found 1000
or 5000 utterly terrified people assembled
None of us knew what to do. We waited
In an agony of fear. Men and women
prayed. groaned and shrieked. l saw
one of the buildings fronting on the
square collapse. 1t seemed to me that
scores of persons were buried beneath the
ruins. Then l lost consciousness and re-
membered no more"
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Leeds Was a Millionaire.

New York, December 29.-The report of
the apprasement made on the estate of
w. B. Leeds, who died in Paris on June
%, last, was filed in the Nassau county
clerks office at Mineola today. The total
value of the estate, according to the re-
port, is $14s54,2ol, on which there 10 =
debt of s. $50.
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100000 Human Beings Are Swept Eternity In The Most
Appalling Disaster The World Has Kno1u1 For Cenuie
Earthquake Has Laid
Whole Cities In Ruins
In Island OF Sicily

Messina Caana and Reggie All Popuous Cities Are Now
Nothing But Masses Of Wreckage With Dead and Dying
Everywhere and Crazed Survivors Wandering Amid
Crumbling Buildings Knowing Not Where To Go
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Ships Arrive To Help.

Already British and Russian squadrons
have arrived at Messina. Sailors and ma
rines have been disembarked, and they
have performed courageous acts in rescu-
hsx the INFUSED and removing the wound
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
PUBLIC SALE BULLETIN
DISPERS SION SALEI

OF the j. G. Karlen herd of Dairy
Cows and Heifers. Three miles north
west of Calamiue and eight miles
south of Mineral Point, on Wednes-
day, February 5, 1908, commencing at
IL O'Clock, noon. Lunch at 1l:30.
[ have not the help to longer han
die COWS and will sell my entire herd
of 81 Cows, Is Heifers and the herd
Bull, one of the richest bred Hollstein
Bulls to be found. There are, in this
herd, forty-fve high grade or pure
bred aolsteins
For the past l6 years | have used
the best Holstein bulls that / could
find, and can show one of the Best
Milk Herds in the land. / regret very
much to part with these cattle as |
have taken great pains to breed up
and select what / believe to be one
of the Best Milk Herds to be found.
[ will also sell the Farm consisting
of 358 acres, 2l0 acres pillow land, 90
acres of bottom land, all cleared and
tillable. 5S acres of pasture, except
20 acres young timber. This farm is
in high state of cultivation and well
watered by streams and good springs.
A convenient and roOmy house; barn
81 ft. wide, l16 ft. long and Is IT, high
with ties for 80 COWS. Horse barn a
ft. wide, &c ft. long and IA ft. high.
Basement hog house GA ft. long; corn
cribs, chicken house, tool house with
room for grinding, meat house and a
nicely constructed cheese factory IL
fit. wide and % #, long. These build
ings are nearly all new, and well ar
ranged.
Terms of Sale: Cash, or one years
time on approved note bearing per
cent interest.
f. e. Davisson, auctioneer.
2w-l7 j. @. KARLEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Jungbluudt-GratZ

A quiet pleasant wedding took place
at the Willow Springs parsonage
Wednesday morning Jan. %, 1908, at
eleven O'Clock when, Rev. w. Croft
joined in marriage Mr.. Fred Jungbludt
of Sitter, Wis, and Miss Carolyn A.
Gratz of Mineral Point.
They were accompanied by Mr.. VIM.
Graft of Sitter and Miss Mary Gratz
of Mineral Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jungbludt will reside
on the Gratz homestead, q fine farm Il
few miles east of Mineral Point.
To this very worthy young couple
many friends extend heartiest congrat
ulatiOns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
TRY TO KEEP THE PLANT
Reasonable Hopes That the Acid
Works Will Remain in
Mineral Point.

At a meeting of the Mineral Point
Commercial club, on Wednesday eve
ming, at which nearly every member
was present, such action was taken as
gives reasonable hope that the acid
plant will remain here. The following
resolution was unanimously adopted
Whereas, it has been persistently
rumOred that the Mineral Point Zinc
Company is about to remove its acid
plant from this city, and whereas in
the opinion of the members of this
club the removal of this plant would
work great injury to the city and all
business men therein,
Now therefore be it resolved by the
Mineral Point Commercial Club
That we appreciate in full measure
the great good done for this city by
the Mineral Point Zinc Company.
That we are disposed to extend to
that company every inducement within
power to cause the company to contin-
ue and to enlarge the present plants
in this city.
That in so far as the contemplated
removal of this plant is caused by
certain claims for damages and GER
tain law suits, because of alleged in
iuries to property occasioned by acid
fumes, this club is ready to practically
insure the company against further
aggravation and annoyances from un-
just claims. That by force of public
sentiment and by investigation to be
made by a committee of this club it
believes that it can effectually control
such claims.
That if it be possible for the Mineral
Point Zinc Company to SO remodel it's
plant and change the same so as to in
some degree do away with the injur-
iOus acid fumes, that the individual
members of this club stand ready to
contribute literally toward the ex-
vided that the Mineral Point Zinc
Company would accept such contribu
tiOns. That in the opinion of this
club whatever might be advanced in
this manner would be in the nature of
a bonus for new industry, and as
such might we'll be accepted from a
city by any company or corporation.
That from personal investigation,
the members of this club believe that
practically the entire population Of
this city indorse and approve the
views set forth above and hereinafter
and will be ready to cooperate with
the club in every way to keep this
industry with us.
That this club is of the opinion
that every business man in this city
would be willing to sign written
agreement with and a legal guarantee
to the Mineral Point Zine Company
that would eliminate the question of
damages to property, caused by acid
fumes, from the considerations OF that
company in deciding whether they
remain in Mineral Point or not.
That if the Mineral Point Zinc
Company shall indicate to this club
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
The New Compulsory Law.

Dodgeville Chronicle: Under the
new compulsory education law enact
ed by the last legislature, all children
between the ages of and IA must at
tend school regularly. and those un-
der 16, unless granted a special per.
nit to work, and any parent or guar
dian who neglects to comply with the
law is subject to fine of from S. to
$50 or to three months Imprisonment
in Jail, or both. Every days absence
is an offence. The object of the law
is not to punish the parents but to
get the boys and girls into school
and keep them there for the required
time, which is 120 days in district
schools, and 1872 days in cities and
villages. Supt. @. P. Cary is pre-
pairing blanks to be placed in the
hands OF the Co. Supt. who must in
turn report the same to the county
sheriff, who must proceed to punish
all offenders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
A PROGRESSIVE FIRM.
]. Gorgen 81 Sons Occupy Their
Elegant New Double Store.

Elegant New Double store.
The removal this week to their fine
new store marks an epoch in the bus
mess life of the above firm. The head
of the firm, J. Gorgen, at the age of
twenty-five years entered grocery
store in this city, and after serving a
thorough apprenticeship in tho capa-
city of clerk, in 1886, he engaged in
that line of business for himself, and
few years later added meat mar
ket. In partnership with his two sons,
Jacob and Philip, he has been con-
Quoting the Gorgen meat market.
Knowing that their double store
would afford them ample room for
carrying on a grocery trade in con-
nection with their meat market, they
have placed therein fresh, clean stock
of fancy and staple groceries. Each
member of the firm is a conscientious
worker, who makes the interests of
customers his constant care. Feeling
a just pride in their new and elegant
store they confidently solicit the pat
ropage of all their cid friends as we'll
as many new ones, assuring them that
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
NOTHING.

That is what the rich man wants (nothing),
what the poor have (nothing), the miser
spends (nothing) and the spender saves
(nothing)
We do not want any one to be a miser
for every man owes himself the necessaries
of life, but you don't want to be known as
spender. It may sound hattering but the
man who has a BANK ACCOUNT and
saves at least a small part of his earnings
stands head and shoulders above the spend
thrift in any community.
You can save some of your wages if you
will and this bank will be glad to assist you
III the undertaking.
You can open an account here with
ONE DOLLAR deposit as often as you
wish, and any amount you like, and receive
interest on your savings.
II Point, Wis IOWA COUNTY BA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
Mrs. Rose Ann FOIIiard

died at Beloit on January 20; aged Sc
years. She was the mother of John
and Patrick Folliard and Mrs. Maria
Doney. The remains arrived here on
Friday and we're taken on Saturday
to the Otter Creek Catholic Church, in
the town of Clyde, where the services
were held. The burial was in the
Catholic cemeta y. The esteem in
which the deceased was held by her
old neighbors and friends was shown
by the large attendance at the funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
The Majestic Vaudeville Co.

will appear in our city for the first
time Thursday, Feb. 6, and every
Thursday night thereafter during the
season. AS the company comes direct
from the Bijou Tneater, Dubuque,
with a strictly high class and morally
clean entertainment it will give the
people of Mineral Point an opportuD-
ity of seeing a good entertainment
each week and will doubtless be appre-
ciated by great many of our citizens.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
Start The n eW Year
Right

We don't know who your druggist
has been in the past, but we want
to tell you now that if you start
trading with US, you will never
regret it. We know you will be
more than pleased with the saving
you make and the Quality Of
Goods you get is sure to make a
regular customer. Start right and
you will be right for the rest Of
the year. We want your business
for 1908.
MESEROLE & HORN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
A Good Home for Sale.

The residence of Joseph L. Jackson,
situated in the first ward, city Of Mineral
Point; house contains six rooms close S,
pantry, etc, with large summer kitchen
Two good cisterns; four lots, large barn and
other outbuildings. This property is all in
good repair and is offered at bargain. In
quire OF the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30

they will spare no pains to make it
profitable and pleasant to trade in the
we'll stocked and we'll appointed new
Gorgen store. Here will be carried
the choicest meats that the market
affords, and line of fresh frst-class
groceries. 20w1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30

Mrs. Catherine Gavin

died on Thursday night, Jan. %, at
the home of her son George Gavin of
Willow Lake, S. Oak; aged about SO
years. The son accompanied the re-
mains to this place, and the burial
was on Monday in the Waldwick
Catholic cemetery. Four sons and
one daughter survive the mother,
namely: Michael, John, George,
Thomas, and Miss Jane Gavin, and
all except John and Michael were
present at the funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
PRUSSIAN
Poultry 7 Tonic


If you would have your hens
lay, and make you a nice
profit, feed them PRUSSIAN
POULTRY TONIC.
It is not a food composed of
fat proteid substance, but a
tonic which tones up the gen
eral condition of the chicken.
1t is a sure cure for hens
that do not lay.
Get a free sample, and try
it. TVEY PHARMACY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
HAY AND PASTURE LAND.
For Sale or Rent.

For sale or Kent.
One tract about 95 acres, 80 acres
in timothy, balance pasture; other
piece about 105 acres, 65 acres in
tame hay, balance pasture; running
water on both tracts; both situated
on main travelled road; only one mile
from city of Mineral Point viii be
rented or sold, separate, or both in
one lot. Apply at the Office OF w & J.
Lanyon, Real Estate dealers, Mineral
Point, Wis. w. 81 j LANYON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
Choir SurDer.

The choir boys of the Trinity Church
will give supper at the Parish house
on Saturday February s, to help their
camping fund.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
SchIldkret Hungarian
OrcleStra

the fourth number Of the Lecture
Course, will be given at the P. M.
church Lecture room, Feb. 6. Re-
served seats will be on sale at Ivey's
drug store on Wednesday.
ANNIE BEAUMONT, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
SHOES ::

The shoes for the early spring trade
for men were received by US during
the past week. For wear and appear
ance no shoes surpasses the "Above
All" Barry shoe. We stand back of
every shoe sold by us. They must be
wearers or we make good.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
Gundry & Gray Go.
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN.
OVERCOATS

Our stock of overcoats for boys
and youth 's,-ages 6 to 10, and y to
20-is subject to a strong reduction in
price. We are desirous of not carry
ing any overcoats over to the next
season. To anyone needing an over
coat this is an exceptional opportun-
iGy. This stock must be sold so that
we may show only new garments for
the next winter season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
LOOK OVER THIS LIST:

80 in fine brown sheeting worth 9ac, for. Sc yd
As in. unbeached casing worth 19c, for 4c yd
42 in. unbeached Casug worth 18c, for 13c yd
"a unbeached sheeting worth &c, for ...2SC yd
AZ in. beached casing, worth zoe, 15c yd
As in. beached casing worth 21c, for 16c yd
40 in. beached casing, worth 23c, for yd
All other muslns and sheetngs at correspondngly low
prices.
The White House. w. J. PENHALLEGON, Proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
CIR ABER'S

AT
CIR RABER'S
CHOICE BEEF,
PORK,
VEAL,
LAMB,
HAMS,
BACON,
TURKEYS,
CHICKENS,
DUCKS,
GEESE,
SAUSAGES,
SAUER KRAUT,
MINCE MEAT,
OYSTERS,
CELERY,
and a variety of other good
things to eat, all at a very
reasonable price.
GRADERS
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET,
Phone 5. A. T. GRADER, Prop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-30
GREAT SALE OF hAUSLINS and SHEETINGS

Right when you most need these goods, will PUT
to the greatest bunch of bargains offered
this time of year.