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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-01
For Clerk Of Court.

To the Voters of Mclean County:
hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination as re-
publican candidate for the Office Of
Clerk of the District Court at the
primary election to be held June
oath.
In support of my candidacy I
have the following to offer.
am frank enough. to admit that
I want the Office for the position
itself, but in exchange if elected
will devote all my time and person.
al attention to the work as hereto
fore in my present term, and pro-
mise that the affairs of the office
will at all times be conducted in a
businesslike manner and to the
satisfaction Of the people.
[ especially invite every voter
and taxpayer desiring to investi-
gate the affairs of this office during
my term, to convince himself that
the same has been conducted on
as economical and businesslike
manner, as any similar Office in the
state without any exceptions,
My motto has always been and
is Publicity and Business Methods
in Public Office"
Thanking all my friends for
their confidence bestowed in me in
the past and soliciting your earn
est support, [ remain
Respectfully yours,
G.. 0. Raugust.
Dated March 81, 1908.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-01

Today is Arbor Day, The best
and highest thing a person can do
is to plant q tree, if not a tree, a
seed. What did you plant?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-01
For Senator.

For Senator.
To the Voters of the 35th Legisla-
tive District, Mclean County,
State of North Dakota:
~ I hereby announce myself a Re-
publican candidate for the Office Of
State Senator subject to the prim-
aries to be held on June 24th, 1908
j. 3. Davis.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-01

For Senator.
To the Voters of Mclean County
and the 35th Legislative District
of North Dakota:
hereby announce myself as a
candidate for. the Office of state
senator from the 35th Legislative
District, subject to the choice of
the republican voters at the gener-
al primary election to be held in
June, 1908.
lam and always have been a re-
publican and if elected will consis-
tently work for the best interests of
my constituents, being ever mind
full of the interests of Mclean
county and the Missouri Slope.
Yours respectfully,
w. P. Macomber.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-01
For Superintendent of Schools.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of County
Superintendent of Schools subject
to the approval of the republican
voters at the primary election to
be held June "a.
Henry G. Olson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-05-01

r. J. Thompson.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
Going to Inspect. Deposits of
Mineral in Southern Illinois
Next Week.
Kentucky Led Until She Was
Disseminated Against.
IL USED IN MAKING STEEL.

Assistant State Geologist F. julius
Fohs was in the city today on his
way to southern Illinois where he will
Investigate the fiuor spar deposits and
mines of that section. Mr.. Fohs
stated that he could not give a com
prehensive report on the Kentucky
mineral field until he had gathered
data on fluor spar mining in other
states. Kentucky, which lead In the
production of this mineral for ten
years, has recently lost first place to
Illinois, but the reason for II is found
in discriminating freight rate, rath-
sr than in any larger deposits in that
state.
Illinois miners of fiuor spar had an
advantage of 81 ton in freight
rates over Kentucky, until the inter-
state commerce commission last
year reduced it to go cents, but even
this 40 per cent reduction gives HE
nois a large advantage. Kentucky
has larger deposits of fiuor spar than
any state or country in North Ameri-
ca and other things being equal would
have the largest production. Critten-
den, Livingston and Caldwell coun-
ties contain the principal veins,
though Lyon. Hopkins and Christian
counties have mines. The veins are
found at the surface and go down
2 900 feet in places, though no Ken
lucky mine is over 260 feet deep. In
width. the veins vary from two inches
to 80 feet. Colorado, Arizona and
Tennessee also produce this mineral.
Fluor spar IS used In steel-making.
and especially in the new Basic Open
Hearth method of steel-manufacture
which is rapidly becoming the leading
commercial steel. 1t is considered
better than the Bessemer or acid
open hearth methods, and 80 per cent
Of the total fluor spar production is
now consumed in the new process.
Rails made from this process are re-
placing all others in railroad repair
and construction.
Mr.. Fohs is specializing on fuor
spar at this time. but his researches
cover the entire mineral deposits of
Kentucky. He gathers data on pro-
duction. mining methods and other
information relevant to the industry
which is published for the benefit of
the citizens of the state. BY avail
ing themselves of these bulletins,
many citizens who go blindly into
mining ventures, could gain knowl-
edge that would change the industry
from a gamble to scientific certain
ty Kentucky Is rich in almost every
mineral except gold and silver. The
western section leads In production
now, but the eastern section prom
ises to outstr!p II, once development
becomes general.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
SALESMAN MAKES CHANGE.
MIR. Hugh Thomas Wins Deserved
Recognition.

Mr.. Hugh Thomas. who for the
past ten years has been connected
with Wallerstein Bros, has resigned
his position with this well known firm
10 accept a position as travelling sales
man for Webb-Phillips a. company
During his many years with Waller
stein Bros3 Mr.. Thomas has made
for himself and his firm many
stauneh friends. who will be pleased
to know OF this advancement. al
though at the same time regretting
the fact that II will necessitate his
being away from the city greater
portion OF the time. For several
years Mr.. Thomas has been buyer for
the furnishing goods department OF
Wallersteln's, and his experience both
as a salesman and a buyer well fits
him for the duties OF his new posi-
tion. He will cover the southern ter
ritory for Webb-Phillips & company
and will enter upon his new duties
July |.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
WILL HANDLE FERRY
TRADE FOR BETTE

Arrangements have been made for
the gasoline boat Ondine carrying a
barge to take the place of the ferry
boat Bette owen, while she is on the
marine ways for repairs. The new
boat will be commanded by Captain
John Coles and will make her first
trip tomorrow morning and will run
on the same schedule as the Bette
Owen. The arrangements will prove
quite a convenience to the farmers
across the river, and will be of great
benefit to business interests of the
city. which have suffered since the
Bette owen was forced TO the bank
for repairs.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12

jumped in and lines were formed by
joining hands, but Tolbert never
came to the surface a third time.
Rome Smith tried TO swim but could
not, and Arthur Johnson made three
dives. but could not find Tolbert's
body.
The men at the head OF the lake
were called, and George Hart Owed
with rope and tied 1t to Tolbert's
right leg. He was pulled in and his
body was still warm. With all the
energy they possessed the men rolled
him and tried TO get respiration start
ed, but to no avail.
At 8 O'Clock Coroner Frank Eaker
was notified and he went out and
took charge OF the body. Dick Tol-
bert was Familiarity known and liked
by every employe of the Illinois Cen
trail shops. and as an officer he had
splendid record. He was clever, and
an air of good humor always pervad-
ed his presence. He had been special
officer for the railroad for ten years.
Tolbert was large man, and as
he had on heavy shoes and clothing,
the effort Of swimming so long was
too much. His companions say he
did not cramp. although the water
was chilly. With him were Clarence
Ellithorpe. George Hart. Rome Smith
Guy Parks, Mack Beam, G. T. Brook
shire, J. NJ. Ford, Joe Ford, John
Smith, Herbert Ayerett, Tom Hart.
Robert Fisher and ]. R. Rutter. Toll
bert liked the sport of fishing and ar
ranged the last trip today himself, as
the shops were closed.
Mr.. Tolbert leaves a wife and three
children: Dorothy, Dixie and Oracle.
He has one brother. Lally Tolbert,
who is in the city. No arrangements
have been made for the funeral.
Mr.. Tolbert was a member of the
Paducah lodge OF Masons and the
funeral will be held under the au-
spices OF the Masons.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
Attorney General Wade Ellis,
Of Ohio. in Terse English
Sets Forth Principles and
Policies.

Chicago, June 12l-The commit
tee seated the Taft delegates in the
remaining Texas districts and is con-
sidering Virginia and West Virginia,
and expects to close today.
II is believed the credentials COM
mittee will approve the report after
short hearings and the convention will
get organized quickly. Taft's friends
announce their platform of appeals
to the intelligence rather than the
prejudice of voters. 1t breathes
Roosevelt's spirit but uses milder
language. IL Endorses Roosevelt,
contains an anti-injunction plank, ia
vOrs Increasing the navy. indirectly
outlines the japanese policy.
Hughes victory in the racing fight
makes him favorite for vice presi-
dent. if he'll accept, and the New
York delegation is willing.
Taft delegates at large and in the
First, Second, Third. Fourth, Sixth
and Eighth Virginia districts were
seated. 1t is announced that James
G. Cannon, president OF the Fourth
National bank of New York, will sue
coed Cornelius Bliss as the treasurer
of the national committee.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12

form Attorney-G General Wade Ellis,
of Ohio, has arrived here with a ten
tative draft in his possession. This
draft Is simply the working out of
the outline which Senator Hopkins
brought here some days ago and sub
mitted to a conference of the allies
on Tuesday
Attorney-General Ellis has, how
ever, peculiar and valuable knack
for putting things into terse, unmis-
taxable English and his services were
early enlisted by Secretary Taft for
this purpose.
In the first place it may be stated
unequivocally that the tentative plat
form is straightforward and to the
point. Many of the principles are
stated in the general terms as abso-
iutely necessary and wholly wise, but
there is no equivocation, no subter-
fuge to catch votes. no lodging. Any
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
HEROIC CONDUCT
OF TWO BOYS In
RESCUING FRIEND
Vernis Smith, Ten Years Old,
Saves John Kelly. Who
Tainted While Fishing
Youth Fell Into Lake Head
First From Skifi.
MAY GET CARNEGIE MEDALS

Heath. KY, June 12.-(Special)
on Metropolis lake, John Kelly, of
Lamont, fell into the lake yesterday
AFTERNOON at 2 O'Clock and after a
brave fight was rescued by Vernis
Smith, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
ID. Smith. of 2012 Jefferson street,
Paducah, assisted by Ray Kelly.
After reaching the shore with Kelly
the two boys succeeded in reviving
him in a short time. and he was car
ried home before the news of his
narrow escape from drowning had
spread. Today he is all right but
suffers somewhat from the shock
owing to his weakened condition.
Kelly is 10 years Old and with his
cousin. Ray Kelly, 16 years old. and
Vernis Smith, Il years old, went to
the lake yesterday afternoon to fish.
John Kelly and vernis Smith got into
a skiff. and with their lines out were
floating over the lake. Ray Kelly
was fishing from the bank. John
Kelly was sitting il the back of the
boat and as he is convalescing from
an attack of typhoid fever the hot
sun caused him to faint. He fell ap-
parently lifeless into the water with
his head out of sight. Vernis Smith
jumped from the boat and bravely
held Kelly's head above the water,
which came to his own chin.
He called for Ray Kelly. who
quickly swan to the boat. and
reached Smith, who was almost ex-
hausted from holding Kelly out OF
the water.
With wonderful sef-control the
two boys carried him out of the
water to the bank. where in a few
minutes he was revived. The trip to
the bank was a dangerous one, as
there are stepoffs, but they were able
to walk in safety. Metropolis lake is
about ! 8 miles from Paducah, and at
the time of the mishap there was no
one near the three boys.
The boys tell the story with mod
talking of steps toward securing a
Carnegie hero medal for their brave
deed. The proper papers will be pre-
pared, presented to the commission
and it is believed they will get the
medals.
Vernis Smith lives with his parents
at 2012 Jefferson street, and when
he went to the country on a visit he
was cautioned not to go near the
lake.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12

]. S. Ross, one of McCracken
county's delegates to the Lexington
state Democratic convention and can
didate for elector in the First district
was the first to arrive home this
morning. Mr.. Ross says that Nc
Cracker county delegates got every
thing they went after, and some they
decided they wanted after they ar
rived at the convention. 1t was gen.
orally thought in the convention that
had Beckham forced the fight on the
chairmanship. he would not even have
been sent to Denver as delegate at
large from Kentucky.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
Miss Anna Temple Twice Re.
pulses Attempt of Tramp
to Enter House.
All Alone When He Declares
He Will Get In.
HER WEAPON WAS HARMLESS

Maxon Mills, June ~ tSpecial)-
Excited by an unknown tramp who
demanded entrance TO the house. Mis-
Anna Temple, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Adam Temple, held the rufiiar
at bay with an empty shotgun twice
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. Al.
though she did not know the gun was
unloaded, Miss Temple piuckily
stood her ground. and with an ad'
monitIon not 10 touch the door
drove him from the residence.
Miss Temple Is the pretty iS-year-
old daughter of Mr.. Adam Temple
the miller, and yesterday afternoon
when her parents left on a visit she
latched the screen door and went up
stairs. About O'Clock she heard
the side gate creak and looking out
the window saw a white man. roughly
dressed, entering the gate. She went
downstairs and when the stranger in
qulred for the mistress of the house,
Miss Temple thoughtlessly said that
sh, was alone The man became In
solent. and called to her to open the
door Instead OF responding Miss
Temple reached for the shotgun. and,
with II appraised. told him TO leave
the porch. The man hesitated. but
when she pulled the hammer back he
left and went TO the road.
without displaying any nervous
ness Miss Temple went upstairs and
was resting from her shock. when she
heard a noise at the front door
again. Picking up her gun she went
downstairs again The same stranger
was trying to force the screen door.
Once more raising the gun Miss Tenn
pie told him the best thing he could
do was leave. lie grufily replied that
he had come TO get In and would sue
coed. Both hammers were pulled
back and calmly Miss Temple told
him to leave or she would shoot and
kill him. with a few insulting re-
marks the man shuiied down the
road while Miss Temple was mistress
OF the situation.
The mill Is short distance from
the home. but the employees did not
know OF the tramp's presence. He
soou left the place, as he was not
seen any more In the vciniity. When
MIR. Temple returned he examined
the gun and found both barrels
empty. but II served as a good blum.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
BASKET PLANT SALE
is SET ASIDE AGAIN

Judge Walter Evans today again
set aside the sale OF the Mergen-
thaler-Horton Basket Manufacturing
company plant to +. Il. Lack for
$34,O75, and the plant must again be
advertised and sold. Paducah law
yers, representing the purchasers and
bondholders who did not want the
sale confirmed, argued the case be-
fore Judge Evans in Louisville this
morning. Information about the de-
cision did not state when the next
sale would be held.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
County Authorities Believe il
is Part Plan Of Intimidation.

Kuttawa, KY, June 12.-(SpeciaD
IF incendiary speeches are made
tomorrow and the proposed parade is
turned into a demonstration of law
lessness, County Judge Crumbaugh
said he will line the route with SOL
diers. armed and ready to control the
situation. The situation in Lyon
county, and particularly Eddyville. is
delicate. and the people and authori-
ties are nervous over the outcome OF
the meeting tomorrow. which is os-
tensbly for the purpose OF bringing
tectlve association, the Farmers
union and the people, and clearing
up the situation. regarding the pres
|ence of soldiers in the county.
A big crowd from this and adjoin-
ing counties is expected and a parade
OF 1000 or 5000 people was planned
Sheriff Cash, however. a member Of
the committee in charge. opposes a
parade and says he will wash his
hands of the whole AFFAIR, while
County Judge Crumbaugh and Coun-
| ty Attorney Krone swear the whole
program Is a scheme to intimidate
the supporters of Jaw and order and
to create feeling against the soldiers
and those officers, who are doing
their duty.
II was first thought the promoters
were sincere in their purpose to up
hold the law; but the county Off,
cials have come to the conclusion thai
the purpose is otherwise. Incendiar,
speeches. 1t is said, will be put dowr
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
PACKING PLANT
BURNS TO ASHES
IN FLOOD MIDST

Kansas City, June 12.-The Mel
son Morris packing plant caught fire
this morning. II Is in the center OF
the flooded district surrounded by wa
ter, making 1t difficult to fight the
flames. The building was erected in
1903 after the flood and cost mil
lion dollars. Another building was
destroyed at a loss of $150,OOO,
Small intervening buildings We're dy.
namited to prevent the spread of the
flames.
The fire loss will be S35O.000. Two
workmen were killed and two hurt
in the explosion of a tank of Ammonia
which started the fire.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
BRAKBMAN'S LEGS
CRUSHED OFF AND
He CANNOT. LIVB

Thomas Jordan, brakeman for
the Illinois Central railroad, had both
his legs crushed of below the knees
in an accident in the Brookport yards
this morning, He was brought to the
hospital here at noon and was oper-
ated on, but he cannot live. His
father and mother, who reside at
Carbonate, H., were notified and are
hurrying here to be at their sons
bedside.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
He Becomes Exhausted While
Swimming With Rope in
Water and Goes DOwn-His
Body Recovered.

Exhausted from a swim OF about
200 yards. Dick Tolbert. special po-
| lice officer for the Illinois Central
railroad, was drowned this morning
at s o'clock at the Twin lakes on
the farm of Robert Noble, about six
miles from Paducah.
Although his friends were on the
bank and frantic efforts were used to
rescue him, he went down twice. His
body was recovered In about six min
utes and despite nearly an hours
work by his companions, life never
returned. His body was brought to
the city this afternoon and Coroner
Frank Eaker will hold the inquest
this afternoon at 4 O'Clock at the par
lors of Mattll. Efnger a. Roth.
Tolbert. with thirteen members OF
the Illinois Central fishing club, of
which he was president. left Paducah
this morning at 1880 o'clock for the
lakes. They reached the lakes about
O'Clock and began arranging their
senes. Only four OF the party could
swim. and while some members of
the party were selning with a small
net for minnows. Tolbert. Clarence
Elllthorpe, George Hart and Rome
Smith, who could swim. were drag
glng the big seine. Whenever II
caught on a snag the four would dive
and loosen IL. To,bert was a large
man and he had become exhausted.
Tolbert. ]. W. Smith and T. J.
Hart then went and sat on a limb for
some time. Smith started across the
lake with a rope in his mouth, but
became tired and dropped the rope
and swan TO the bank. Hart followed
and then Tolbert plunged in for his
last swim. He picked up the rope
and tried to loosen It from the limb
by Juggling. but seeing he was tired,
the party called for him to cross.
when he reached the middle, about
35 feet from the bank he cried.
Boys. you will have TO come and get
me-" His companions thought he
was Joking. but the wind from the
north carried him down the lake.
Suddenly he regained his polse, and
swan back about 20 feet. while HIS
companions called TO him to see II
he was in danger.
Tried Ia Save Him.
He called for help once more and
his companions were startled. G. T.
Brookshire grabbed a rope and threw
to him, but in the excitement the end
slipped out of his hand and sank.
while Tolbert grabbed the other end.
Seeing the seriousness. Clarence Eli
thorpe jumped into the lake. He
cramped and was pulled back by his
companions, who joined hands.
Spurred on once more, Ellithorpe
jumped in holding TO rope and
when nearly TO the place where Tol.
bert went under he was seized by
cramps, and he was pulled back
strangling,
other members OF the party
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
BILLBK SECURES
FIFTH RBPRIEVE
FROM GALLONS

Chicago, June 12.-Federal Judge
Lands, reprieved Herman Billek, sen
fenced to hang at noon, for the muir
der of Mary Vrzal, until the United
States supreme court considers his
case. All preparations for the execu-
ton was made and the rites admins
tered to Billek. The scaffold is ready
Governor Deneen refused to interfere.
II is the fifth time Billek has received
STAYS.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
CUBAN ACCUSES
MILLIONAIRE OF
BREAKING HOME

New York, June 12.-Antonio
Ruiz, an attache of the Cuban lega-
ton at Washington, sued Mary Ruiz
for divorce, charging misconduct with
an unknown man. He declared he
will sue a millionaire for alienation
of his wife's affections. 1t is stated
Mrs. Ruiz was a former st. Louis
woman and mentioned in the testi-
mony Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt's suit
for divorce.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
PARADE WILL NOT BIZ PERMITTED AT
EDDYYILLE MEETING TOMORROW EVENING

with an iron hand. There are so SOL
diers in Eddyville and vicinity.
The petition, demanding the with
drawal of soldiers, is finding signers
in the country. Those who are pass
ing 1t around are telling farmers that
the county has to stand all the ex-
pense of maintaining the militia in
the county.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
The Platform
Soldier Wins Bride in 1rigg Co.

Cad KY June 12Mr Ballard Smith,
this Esquire Trgg
a
for the several weeks Tuesday afternoon he and Miss
bell
Campbell about
daughter
neighbohood Smith left
the mountains leaving his and
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
FOR MONUMENT

The money derived from the ball
game to be played by the teams COM
posed of the members of the Elks
and the Chess, Checker and Whist
club, will be given the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy to help de-
fray the expense OF putting up the
monument in Lang circle. The exact
date for the game has not yet been
decided on but will be the latter part
of June
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
MURDERER TELLS CROWD
DISOBEDIENCE WAS CAUSE

Lawton, Okla, June 12.-Frank
Ford. negro was hanged for the
of his wife. 1t was the first
execution in the new state. A thou
sand persons witnessed 1t. He made
a speech saying disobedience to his
parents as boy brought on his fate.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-12
Gould-De Sagen Contract.

Paris. June l2.-It is announced
that Nine. Gould and Prince de Sa-
gen signed their wedding contract
yesterday. 1t is expected the we'd
ding will be within a fortnight. It
will be protestant ceremony as the
pope won't recognize Nine. Could
divorce.