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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-29

McAlester. Okla, Aug. u. - More
than thirty miners were suffocated In
Hailey-Ola coal mine. No. l. near Hal.
leyville, fourteen miles east Of Meal.
ester. when fire destroyed the hoist
ing shaft and air shaft, and cut OF air
from the men below.
Twenty-Five dead bodies were re.
moved from the mine. following sue.
cessful three hours battle with the
flames II Is believed that six or
eight more will be brought out Tween.
ty.fve mules were sufocated. and
some OF their bodies were burned.
Explorations in the channels reveal.
ed that none of the men met death by
burning. but that all were suffocated
1t Is impossible for the rescuers to get
far from the base OF the main shaft,
and IL probably will be twenty-four
hours before thorough search OF the
entire mine can be made. Some OF
the channels are three quarters OF a
mile long
After the miners had gone down In
the cage a fire broke out. Occasioned
by the ignition OF barrel of oil which
miner was trying to divide. The
flames spread at once to the hosting
shaft and the air shaft. and all com
munication with the top was cut on
The first indication the people at the
surface had OF the trouble was the
flames and smoke coming out OF the
top of the shaft Hundreds of miners
rushed to the scene and tried to get
into the air shaft. but this was i'm
possible. as flames and smoke were
coming up that way with such force
as to drive them back. Then an Of
fort was made to operate the cages
running up and down the hosting
shaft. but It was found that the cages
the cables and the guides had been
burned. There was absolutely no hell
for the imprisoned miners.
The HaileyOla is owned by DR.. d
NJ HALEY James Elliott and a mum
Der OF Chicago and st. Louis capital.
lists. among whom are several OF the
directors OF the Rock lsland-FrisC c
ROAD. The property loss cannot now
be estimated but may reach $4,000
The is:ine Is one OF the most valuable
in the southwest
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-29
roIstoI.s Condition Is Critical.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 27.-Newspa
pers state that Count Leo Tolstoi's
condition is very grave. He has been
suffering for some time past with di.
lation OF the veins OF his feet which
more recently became complicated by
nm attack OF influenza. lie is suffer
ing greatly from weakness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-29
WORCESTER COUNTY BOND
PROPOSALS.
$4,000 ROAD Improvement
BONDS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the County Commissioners of Worces-
ter County, Maryland, for the purchase
of so bonds of $500 each until noon
September 8, 1908. Said bonds bear in.
terest at the rate of per centum with
coupons for same due January and July.
Four bonds fall due July !, 1893, and
four each year thereafter. Bonds will
be delivered October /, dated July /,
1908. accrued interest to be paid by
purchaser.
The County Commissioners reserve
the right to reject any and all bids
For further information address j
Edward White. County Treasurer, Snow
Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-29
Ate His Brothers wife and Children.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 81 49, Details
are given in Yakutsk newspapers Of a
ease Of cannabalism among the no
madic tribe OF Lamuts. living on the
river Korkodin. in extreme northwest.
ern Siberia. One OF them. desperate
with hunger. ate the bodies OF his
brothers wife and four children.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-08-29
THIRTY DEAD IN
BLAZING MINE
Explosion Of OIL Shut Of Escape
! Of Men In Burning Shaft.
TWENTY-FIVE BODIES FOUND

None OF the Miners Met Death BY
Burning. But All Were suffocated.
Twenty-Five Mules Also Perished.
Miners Attempt to Divide a Barrel
Of oil Caused Fire, Which Cut on
Communication With the Surface
and Prevented Rescue-Six or Eight
Bodies Still In Mine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06

Receipt books for sale at the
Leader Office l5c apiece or two
for 25c.
d.. G. Sobel, arrived in Wash.
burn last Friday from Underwood
He has dissolved pa rtnership in
the law firm of Sabel & Spicer.
The returns We're taken at the
Opera house Tuesday evening and
about l5O persons were present to
hear the results as they were
brought in.
Mrs. w. F.. Wilson has rented
the Lamb residence and has open
ed it as a boarding house.
Several of the Lamb boarders have
returned there.
An addition is being made to
the Butler residence this week
which will add greatly to the APP
pearance and give the family a
good sized home.
Henry Cnrrier came down from
Goodrich Monday to be here to
vote on Tuesday. He left Fred
Hall at that place with the bunch
of horses they are selling.
F. Irwin Root, ex-county treasur-
er, was in Washburn this week
after. election to talk over the
county division proposition. He
returned to Goodrich Wednesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06

4 FEttEHIHcE
Will Go on Your BOND, Frank E
Funk, LIST. Natl Bank, Washbnrn
North Dakota,
It's worth while asking for
Hickory brand rubbers and ove
shoes. They r long wearing
always giving satisfaction. Ask
your dealer. st. Paul Rubber Co.
Distributors.
Mrs. Westmiller has moved
into the residence owned by Mrs.
%. G. Peterson and will keep
house for her daughter Margaret,
who is one Of the teachers in our
public school, and her son Hugh.
B.. NJ. Anderson sold his farm
Is miles northeast of Washburn
to a Mr.. Slot for S25 per acre.
MI. Slot will move onto it this
winter. This shows that the price
of land is not going down in Nc
/ Lean County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Klein took
their little daughter Clara to st.
Paul yesterday morning. The
doctors in Fargo we're unable to do
any thing for her. The many
friends of the Klein family hope
their trip may be a successful one.
Capt. Grant Marsh was in
Washburn one day between trips
up the river. He is kept very
busy this season trying to get all
the grain hauled to market before
the river closes. On his last trip
he found two very valuable speci-
mems Of beaver cuttings. The
stumps are about a foot in diameter
and show the marks of the teeth
very plainly. They are on exhibi-
ton at this Office.
There will be preaching at
Conkling next Sunday afternoon
the 6th., by Rev. F. w. Gress the
pastor, and at the Fairview or
Pace school house on Sunday
afternoon of the 18th. There will
be preaching at the. Washburn
Methodist church morning and
evening at 1O:45 and 500 respect
lively. There will be a 80 minute
song service before the preaching,
and all are invited to attend and
help in the singing. E. w. Gress,
pastor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06

J LOCAL NEWS !

Underwood is now a village with
a full set of officers.
Wanted-clean cotton rags at
the Leader Press room.
The 500 was held in Bismarck
last Tuesday morning until $50 to
give the trainmen a chance to
vote.
The successful medicines are
those that aid nature. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy acts on this
plan.
DR.. M. H. Sawyer has moved
his office from the Haugeberg
block to rooms over the Holtan
store.
Chas. Huntley is having an adj
dition buile to his livery barn
which will accommodate about %
teams.
The kids were all out Hallowe'
en- night and enjoyed an evening
of pranks but did not do much
damage.
There were very few out to at
tend the dance last Friday evening
but those who were there had a
good time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06
TO whom It May Concern.

All parties knowing themselves
to be indebted to The Peterson
Machine company, for notes and
accounts contracted at Washburn,
during the season of 1907 and
previously, are hereby notified to
call at the FIRST National Bank,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06

Mrs. r. NJ. Brown entertained
the Birthday club last Saturday
afternoon.
For sale-Nice little heater
cheap, only used one winter is in
perfect condition.
L. S. Berlot
There were 81 teachers in Wash
burn last Friday to take the teach
er's examination and still more
teachers are needed in this county.
The Goodrich Citizen and the
McClusky Gazette were both print
ed in red ink last week to call the
voters attention to the county divi-
sion.
A 10y was born at the Shoe
necker home last Saturday morn
ing, This makes eleven children
in the family and one that Roose-
welt ought to be proud of.
Congregational announcements.
The Congregational Sunday school
will be held at HOO o'clock a. IN.
next Sunday. The lesson will be
found in End Samuel l8-24.33.
All who are not elsewhere engaged
are invited to this school. Preach
ing services at 1870 p. M, Rev.
E. L.. Brooks will preach on-A
fathers love and grief. All are
invited especially fathers and
mothers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06

.
Washbnrn or at the Peterson
Machine Companies office in
Underwood, and settle at once
their indebtedness in cash or it's
equivalent on or before the 10th,
day Of November.
Foreclosure proceedings and
action for Judgment for deficiency
will be instructed, without further
notice, against all, regardless of
whom they may be, that fail to
to sit up and take notice, to this
our last request, we mean to clean
mp all notes and accounts of this
nature regardless of expense.
The Peterson Machine Company
j. S. Clapper)
T. H. Roney)
P. Fl. Knoll (Trustees)
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-11-06

DIR. A. M. Fisher was down from
Underwood in his auto Sunday.
Room for rent-one furnished
or unfinished over Berlot's store.
The Ladies Aid will meet with
Mrs. T. J. Haugeberg November
18th.
FOR RENT few houses.
Enquire Frank E. Funk. LIST Natl
Bank.
The name Of the Ellis postfice
in Oliver county has been changed
to Sorocco.
For sale-A nice driving or
Saddle pony with harness,
cheap. For particulars See
Bergstrom.
DIR. and Mrs. A. M. Hardaway
left Tuesday morning for Minot
where the doctor will open up an
Office and practice dentistry.
Mrs. Douglas left Monday
morning for Fessenden where she
will make her future home. The
doctor left a couple of weeks ago.
Judge and Mrs. Olgeirson went
to Painted Woods Sunday to visit
at the Hagen home, The Judge
returned the following day but
Mrs. o. will spend the week at the
old home.
May locate at Underwood-Fred
Grannis is in the city today look
ing after business matters. lie
has recently returned from the
Underwood country where lie has
a large herd Of cattle and may. be
compelled to 20 there to look after
them.Times Record.
I, w ~ - - H. rLE1E 49,
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

James S. Sherman, republican nominee
for Vice President was born Oct. 25, 1856 in the
city Of Utica, state of New York, where he
now resides. He received his early training in
the district school and later attended the Utica
public schools and academy. In the fall of
1874 he entered Hamilton College and was
graduated in 1873. After leaving college he
began at once the study of law and was admit
ted to the bar in 1880. Since his professional
career began he has also been actively identi-
fed with many business enterprises in the city
of Utica and was prominent in the politics of
his city and state He was first named for
congress in 1886 and has been reelected each
succeeding two years until the present time.
He has been conspicuous member of the
lower house Of Congress and his parliamentary
ability was early recognized.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

Sanford H. Wood was born in Nc Henry
county, Illinois in 1849 and grew to manhood
on farm. He began work in the railway SER
vice September IS, 1879 and for twenty-four
years has resided in the. e.city Of Baraboo. Mr.:
Wood was one of the competent employees OF
the @. & N. W. Ry. Co. up to the time he was
elected County Clerk for Sau]1 county in 1906;
He was re-nOminated at the last primary and.
his friends throughout the county have been
exceptionally loyal to him. In coming up for
reelection be hopes those having faith in him
will be in the majority. If reelected Mr..
Wood will continue to fill the office to the best
of his ability, never forgetting that he is work
ing for the public, paid by the public and his
only desire will be to return to the public at
all times what is expected OF him.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

G.. M. Dubois, republican nominee for Coun-
ty Treasurer, was born August "a, 1874 on
farm in the town of Excelsior, Sauk county.
From the time he was seven years of age he
lived in the city of Baraboo until 1891, when
he went west where he was engaged I'M rail
roading. He returned to Baraboo in 1894 and
was in the employ of the G. & n. w. Ry. Go.
until 1901. Since that time, in company with
F. E. Berkley he has been conducting gen
eral store at Lyons in the town of Baraboo
His record as a railroad man is good one and
he has made decided success of the mercan-
tile business.
Mr. Dubois has been a faithful republican
for many years and if elected to the office of
county treasurer the people may rest assured
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

Frank F. Mueller is the republican candidate
for a second term for Member Of Assembly
from the second district Of Sauk county. He
was born January 5, 1870 and grew to man
hood in the town of Woodland, Sauk County.
He received his educationin the district school,
the Wonewoc high school and the preparatory
school at Waverly, Ia, and served three years
as druggist apprentice. Hethen took course
in pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin
and received druggist certificate In 1895 he
established a drug store at Reedsburg and has
been engaged there in that business ever since.
He has been a republican from the time he
cast his first vote and stands squarely for the
progressive principles laid down in the recent
republican state platform. The republicans
point with pride to Mr.. Mueller's first term in
the legislature.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

S. z. Hudson, who received the republican
nomination at the primary on September 1st
for the office Of Register of Deeds has been a
resident of Sauk county for more than fifty two
years Since he became voter he has always
voted and worked for the best interests Of the
republican party. He is well qualified to fill
the Office and voters will make no mistake in
casting their vote for him on the third day of
November. Mr.. Hudson has been engaged in
farming for number of years. He was previ-
ously engaged in the mercantile business in
Reedsburg. He enjoys large acquaintance
throughout the county and his many friends
expect him to be the next Register of Deeds
of Sauk county.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

John A. Malone is the republican candidate
for the Office of District Attorney. He was
born in Racine county and received his educa-
ton in the common schools Of this state and
the University of Wisconsin. Mr.. Malone
taught school for two years and in 1908 gradu-
ated from the college Of law of the university
of Wisconsin. He commenced the practice of
law at Reedsburg where he was associated with
Jas. A. Stone under the firm name of Stone &
Malone In 1907 he moved to Baraboo and
became member of the firm of Dithmar &
Malone He has always been member Of the
republican party He is well equipped for the
position and will bring to the performance of the
duties of the Office, careful and faithful service.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

James H. Hill, republican candidate for
Clerk of Court, was born at Spring Green, Wis.
in 1882. Two years ago he was elected to this
Office and in addition to giving faithful and
efficient attention to the duties of the office he is
studying law preparatory for admission to the
bar. Jim is a quiet, appreciative fellow and
has host of friends who will vote for him ir-
respective of party because they feel he de-
serves the usual second term, a chance to com
plete his law studies and in return he will con
tinue to give the Office the same careful at
tention and to all people his unfailing cour
tessy.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

for Representat7e in Congress- g fn is from nqeo Patte
yille Grant county, Wis. He is a German
American by birth and 35 years of age. He
was born and brought up on a farm in Grant
county, Wis. and has lived in that county all
his life. Being of poor parents Mr.. Kopp was
compelled to earn his own living after fifteen
years of age. He graduated from the Platte
vile state normal school and taught school for
four years. He then graduated from the law
department of the state university and has
practiced law in Platteville since 1900 He
served as alderman of the city of Platteville,
two terms as city attorney and four years as
district attorney of Grant county. Heis mar
ried and has two children.
If elected to congress he will credtably repre-
sent the third district.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

James o. Davidson who is closing his
third year as Governor and is candidate for
reelection, is one Of the safest executives
Wisconsin has had in the states history. His
administration is conceded by all to be most
thorough and satisfactory business administra-
ton.
During his career as member of the legsla-
ture state treasurer, lieutenant governor and
later as governor, he has been intimately ident-
flied with the progressive policies which have
distinguished Wisconsin.
Before he was called to the seat of govern
ment to serve the people he was engaged in
the mercantile business in Soldiers Grove,
Crawford County.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

( George B. Gibbons, republican candidate for
Coroner, is S3 years of age. He came to Bara-
boo Sauk county in 1851 and ever since has re-
sided there excepting the time he enlisted.
He enlisted Dec. 10, 1861 in the 10th Wis.
Inft. and was Commssary Sergeant of the regi-
ment. He held numerous town and county
offices, including the Office of constable, justice
of the peace and police justice. During the
past six years he has been the coroner for
Sauk county and is now q candidate for the
fourth term. Mr.. Gibbons has performed the
duties of the office acceptably and if given a
large majority the same will be appreciated by
him.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

WILDER Cahoon, republican nominee for
Member of Assembly for the first district of
Sauk county, was born in the town of Baraboo
March %, 1868 and still resides within half a
mile from where he was born. He is a farmer
and has been elected to several town positions
He has always taken deep interest in public
questions.
During his service in the state legislature he
tant measure Mr. Cahoon believed in rigid
economy and was opposed to all forms Of ex-
travagance in the expenditure of public money
If reward should come to faithful public
servant, the voters of the first assembly dis
trict of Sauk county should exert every effort
to elect Mr.. Cahoon for a second term. Your
work and vote on election day will be
appreciated by him.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

William Howard Taft, republican nominee
for President Of the United States was born
on Sept. Is, 1857 at Mt. Auburn, suburb of
Cincinnati, O.. He is a man exceptionally
equipped for the arduous duties of the greatest
office in the gift Of the people. For nearly
thirty years he has given himselfWith singular
mind and devotion to the public service.
Senator Robert NJ LaFOlette when introduc-
ing the distinguished statesman at Madison on
Sept. 25th last said Of him, ''Nature gave him
poise judicial temperament, great force of
character, tenacity Of purpose. His long life
Of public service is distinguished for it's marked
ability, wisdom, integrity, patriotism.
''He has taken advanced ground on the great
issues of the day. He is progressive in princi-
DIe Heis equipped with experience"
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

Gustav Sharnke, who is a candidate for the
third term as Comfy Surveyor, was born in
Germany and emigrated with his parents to
America when about two years ofage. Helived
with his parents in Pittsburg until he was Is
years old when he took up his residence in
Sauk county
conducted a rolling mill at the village of Able
man and has held many public positions. He
has been village clerk village president and for
a number of years served on the county board.
Ever since Mr.. Scharnke has been a voter
he has been an enthusiastic supporter OF the
republican party and he has made many sacri-
fees for the republican principles. Mr..
Scharnke has made good surveyor and he
should be continued in thatposition.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

John Strange, republican nominee for the Of
flee Of Lieutenant Governor resides in the city
of Menasha, Winnebago county. He has de-
voted most of his life to the manufacturing
and numbering business. Notwithstanding his
active business career he has, during the past
ten years devoted considerable time to state
and national politics. He is one of the
pioneers in the reform movement in Wisconsin
politics, and has been actively identified with
the contest waged by Senator Robert NJ La
Toilette. Two years ago he was candidate in
the primaries for lieutenant governor. He has
been register of deeds of Winnebago county
and has held numerous other public positions.
Mr.. Strange, if elected will make an ideal
presiding officer of the state senate.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-10-29

Grant Dryer, republican nominee for Sheriff
of Sauk county, was born in the town of Del
Iona, January %, 1868 and he still resides
within half mile from where he was born.
He received a common school education. By
occupation he is a farmer. He has been
elected to numerous offices of public trust. He
is man of sterling integrity, one who does
not boast but who does things in quiet, un-
assuming way, and dwho generally accomplishes
whatever he undertakes. He is counted
among the most successful farmers of the
county and his loyalty to the republican party
has never been questioned. His many friends
predict large vote for him.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
ASK FOR MARTIAL LAW.
Citizens of Birmingham Alarmed by
 Strike Happenings.

Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 10-More than sixty arrests have been made in connection with the shooting into a train bearing ke-breakers and soldiers near Blocton early on Sunday morning, in which three men were killed and fifteen hurt. Citizens of Birmingham are asking the governor to declare martial law in the mining district, so that the strikers may be disarmed and the leaders, who are in- citing them. may be deported or lock- ed up.
 The men injured in the shooting are progressing favorably at St. Vim cents hospital, except Robert Sigmon a laborer, who was wounded In the abdomen and probably will die.
 Several mines started work to-day Everything was quiet in Jefferson county last night and is to-day. The reports from Shelby county. where four houses were blown up with dy- namite on Saturday, are that the dep uties probably will arrest more men to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-08-11
VIOLENCE IN RAILROAD STRIKE
Stones Thrown at Canadian Pacific
 Train Smashing Windows.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug 10,-The first act of violence since the Canadian Pa cific railroad strike started In Winni- peg occurred last night when almost all the windows in the passenger coaches and several panes of glass in other cars of train were broken by stones hurled through them by un- known persons in the St. Boniface yards, across the Red River from here. The passenger train had been sent to be turned, and the stones were thrown while the train was on the re- turn trip to Winnipeg, ~
 Reports are again circulated that there Is some unrest among men In the Canadian Pacific railway stores department, which may result In trouble. The strikers emphatically deny that the engineers are not in sympathy with them. They claim that the engineers union will support them They say, too, that in another week many of the trains will be unfit for the road