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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
WILSON WINS IN
 THE FIRST CLASH Committee Involved in a Heated Debate Over
 Resolution

Oklahoma City, Okla, February 22.-A' o'clock this morning the Oklahoma de'h- ocratic state convention was in the midst of A heated debate over a minority report of inc committee on resolutions which de- manded that Gov. Lee Cruce call a spe- cial session of the legislature for the pur- pose it is understood, of revising the eiec- ton laws of the state Beyond preiiml- nary skirmish during the afternoon Ill which followers of Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey won out by narrow mar gin. no vote has been taken as yet, Whicn might indicate the intention of the conven- tion with regard to the presidential nom natIon. It is anticipated that the election of delegates will not be reached Tor seV- eral hours.
 Supporters of Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey as the democratic presloeh- tial nominee won in the first skirmlsh oi' the floor of the democratic state convention this afternoon. The test came in deciding the method of selecting the various com mittees
 Adherents of Speaker Champ Clark ana Gov Judson Harmon of Ohio suggested that the representation be by couhtleS' while the Wilson men demanded represeh- tation by judicial districts. The motion came first from the Clark forces, but quickly leaders of the Wilson faction "f- cred substitute, in turn followed py d motion by a Clark man to table the SUD stitute The first ballot was announced as a victory for the Clark contingent, Ss5 to 323. but the vote was challenged ana a second ballot showed an even vote, 29Sts then decided that a tie vote does not table a motion and in selecting the committee the Wilson plan prevailed.
 Judge Thomas Doyle of the crlmnal court of appeals, an avowed Harmon man, was selected as temporary chairman Of the convention by the state central com- mittee and his selection was unanimously approved when the convention was first organized this afternoon.
 Before the convention assembled this afternoon leaders of'the different factions held informal conferences in an effort to bring about compromise and a split dele gation to the Baltimore convention. The conerences however, were without result.
 William II. Murray, rugged and pictur- esoue Alfalfa Bill" as he is popularly known as floor leader of the Wilson forces was the central figure at the afternoon session When the result of the first clash was announced Murray was carried about the hall on the shoulders of the more ardent Wilson men and onto the plat form It was several minutes before order was restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
SUMMING UP IN
 CAMORRIST TRIAL

viterbo Italy February 22.-Signor Rota continued his preliminary summing up for the prosecution in the Camor- rist trial today. He described Vitozzi as an intriguing priest. who had labored hard to save the Camorrist leader. "Er- ricone,' his godson. His ally in this work said the lawyer, was Ascrittore, a specialist in falsehood. who had made the most serious accusations against De Angelis and Afnedeo. although he knew they were innocent. The crown prose-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
8 KILLED IN BURNING MINE;
 20 MORE ARE IMPRISONED

Lehigh, Okla, February 22.-Eisht miners are known to be dead and pos siby score of others are entombed and believed to have been killed as the result of fire. the cause of which has not been determined, which broke out shortly after IUon today in mine No. 5 of the Western Goal and Mining com pany. Gould property.
 The eight victims whose bodies already have been recovered were John Riepetti, Fleming Watts, John vianco, Paul Cu- brine. simon Lovera, Dummy, Slav miner, and two more whose names could not be learned.
 When the fire broke out 300 feet below the surface nearly 200 miners, mostly foreigners, were at work in the shafts and word of the disaster was immediate ly spread through the mine. Most of the men escaped through an old aban- doned shaft, the outlet to which was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
IN NEW YORK
 PRAISE RESPECTIVE STATES

New York, February 22.-Three minute speeches in which 10 members of the New York Southern society one by one sounded the praises of his own state was the fea- ture of the society's Dixie dinner' to- night More than HOO persons attended, tine largest number in the history of the society's annual celebration. The diners were grouped according to states, Vir- ginia having 30 tables North Carolina and Maryland 15 each, Alabama 10 and the other southern states lesser numbers
 When the diners had finished applaud ing Dixie and My Maryland as played by the orchestra, Walter McCork!e. vice president of the society, began intro ducing the three minute speakers.
 Augustus Van Wyck, former president of the society, extolled South Carolina for one thing, as the only organized govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
A LARGE NAVY IS
 PEACE ARGUMENT
Speaker Cannon Sarcasti- cally Refers to Theories
 of Roosevelt

Washington, February 2e.-The
 maintenance of a powerful navy as a
 potential argument for world peace was the sentiment enthusiastically indorsed
 tonight at the annual banquet of the Navy league by an array of speakers including Secretary George Von L.
 Meyer of the navy department, former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon and w Nor gan Sinister. late treasurer general of
 Persia.
 The recent action of the democratic caucus in declaring for reduced navy | came in for severe criticism and MT. Cannon, who led the attack, took oc-
 casion to remark that too much time
 was being spent by both parties in the selection of presidential candidates We of the republican party" he said, hardly know whether We are afoot or on horseback The friends of the present executive are seeking to do everything in bounds of reason to secure his reelection. And that won derful man-President for two terms who never asked third-seemingly is running race with college profess sor, formerly president of Princeton, to see which represents the sentiment of the people, the people who could be trusted by popular vote to reverse the findings Of a court of last resort" MT Cannon attacked also the short ballot and the principles of the initia- tive and referendum.
 "1 have mentioned no names" he said in conclusion, "but God knows that's to come"
 Representatives Fitzgerald and SuI- ger, two democratic leaders of the
 House. were interested auditors dur ing MT. Cannons speech, but made no reply.
 Secretary Meyer confined his speech 10 discussion of the needs of the navy. He said trouble with Canada or Mexico was improbab and that the
 fleet was the most important arm of the defense needed.
 MT. Shuster, who arrived here to- night with H. H. Topakyan, the Per sian consul general at New York talked on world peace. He did moi refer directly to Persia, but urged that the United States take more forcefuJ position in the family of nations for the preservation of International rigbts
 Roar Admiral Charles Sigsbee. Gen Horace Porter, James Barnes and Henry Il. Ward were among the speakers Secretary MacVeagh of the treasury department was present but did not speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
PROMINENT MEN TO
 SPEAK IN SAVANNAH

Savannah, February 22.-When the Hibernian society of Savannah cele- brates its one hundredth anniversary on May 1 here it will be host to some of the best known men of the nation. Speakers and guests at it's banquet on the evening of the celebration will include President Taft. Chief Justice White of the United States supreme court, Bourke Cochran, senators and congressmen. x 7
 Invitations have been extended to
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more than two miles from the entrance to the main shaft. The fire soon spread all over the main shaft. Thirty cars of coal were scattered through these to feed the flames. It is believed by officials of the company that from 15 to 20 men are entonlbed with no chance of escape.
 Rescue parties from the government station at McAlester reached the scene late today. and began exploration of the workings near the mouth of the mine. One negro was found alive. He escaped death by taking refuge in a by-shaft. The eight dead men. were at work in the same section of the mine as the negro.
 Several thousand persons, among them relatives of the men imprisoned, remained about the mouth of the mine tonight and the distress of those whose husbands, father or brothers may be entombed is pitiful.
 The disaster is the most serious of the mining industry in Oklahoma. Besides the loss of life the damage to the mine will reach several thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

ment on this continent in which divorce is prohibited.
 Bruce L. Rice so successfully praised Tennessee, his native state, at the expense of the other southern states that .he diners tried to make him go on for a few minutes more.
 Richard Gordon, speaking for Maryland said that state was the first to erect a monument to George Washington, whose birthday the society was celebrating.
 John G. Lonsdale extoled Kentucky and deprecated the legislation which he said had done so much harm to the horse breeding. industry in the Blue Grass coun- try.
 The other speakers were Philand Beale for Alabama, Sidney R. Perry for Florida, James F. Allen for Georgia, George Cor don Battle for North Carolina. William w Alexander for Virginia and William 1T. H. Washington for West Virginia.
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COLOMBIA RECALLS
 MINISTER OSPINA'
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D


 ents. witnessed thrilling rescue at sea today when William Farraday. boatswain mate of Bradford Mass, was washed overheard.
 Instantly a cry of Man overboard! was raised and the warship came to a stop within her own length. From the quarter deck, where he was on watch. Private Madsen of the marines launched life buoy which Farraday seized. A life boat. which put out after hard struggle against wind and sea. rescued the man and brought him back to .he cruiser Farraday was lifted. cold and limp. on the deck amid clicking of cam- eras. The rescued man suffered severely from the shock of immersion.
 The Washington expects to pick up Secretary Knox and his party tomorrow at, Key West. The original plan was for the party to come aboard at Palm Beach, but orders received at Il a. m. directed the cruiser to proceed to Key West, where the Knox party is going by rail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
BRONSON GETS
 POPULAR DECISION

Indianapolis, February 22.-Ray Bron- son of this city and Young Erne of Phia- delphia. welterweights. went 10 slashing rounds here tonight, the popular deci- sion going to Bronson.
 Erne fought desperately and in the fourth one of his swings when caught Bronson on the jaw took he latter off his feet Bronson in the same period had Erne groggy but was unable to deliver a knockout blow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Railroad Shops Burn

Baltimore, February 22.-Fire broke out at the Mount Glare shops of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad this morning. Owing to the severe weather the flames quickly assumed dangerous proportions- great quantity of signal torpedoes stored in ths building exploded. No one was in- iuyed. v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
COLD INTERFERES
 WITH PRACTICE

Marlin. Tex, February 22.-Cold wealth. CT interfered with the plans of Manager. McGraw today. And instead of practice game of baseball his New York National league recruits played tennis. A short batting practice preceded,the tennis game. Tomorrow the handball courts will be ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Eugene F. Dowsing

owing to delay of the train the re- mains of Eugene r. Dowsing did not ar rive in the city yesterday as had been announced The body reached Birming- ham last night and the funeral will be conducted from the chapel of the Johns Undertaking company at II o'clock this morning. The remains were accompanied by his mother. Mrs. Louisa Dowsing anu his brother, John F, Dowslng.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Deaths and Funerals
John Edward Tarrant

John Edward Tarrant aged 16 months, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. H. I3. Tarrant, died yesterday afternon at 2;51 o'clock at the family residence, 1895 South Twelfth street. Funeral services will he held this afternoon from the residence at 2:So O. clock. Interment will follow at Elm wood cemetery. The following gentlemen are requested to act as pallbearers; w. c. Brophy. c. D. Cotton, F. M. Lynch and A. B. Tanner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
No Damage From Earthquakes

San Juan Del Sur, Nicarauga, February 22.-Reports from San Jose. Costa Rica. state that the earthquake reported yes te7day has been felt generally over the entire high plateau. No serious damage is reported. The shocks continue at fre- Quent intervals. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

other prominent men from whom re- plies have not been received. An elab- crate programme of entertainment for their guests is being planned by the Hi- bernians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

cutor will speak tomorrow. Another of the Camorrist prisoners, Matted Val carcel, was released today, having served five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Describes California


 At this point the speaker launched upon glowing description of the food re- sources and producing qualities of Cali- fornia, Oregon and Washington, conclud- ing with a wonderful word picture of the Alaskan country. He stated that the climate of Alaska was so pleasant the natural resources of farm lands and coal deposits so immense that 1t could well be said that the developments to be ac- compished there are stupendous. It Is not a dream, declared the widely trav- eled observer to visualize to the day when Alaska will be supplying the cleo tric power for the drudgery activities Of people living thousands of miles distant.
 But no matter if we should have a population many times greater than 1t IS now, and grow in industrial lines propor- tionally, if we do not produce great souls we are not great country. If we make property quicker than we spiritualize it or intellectualize it. we do so at our peril. Don't over emphasize the tools unless they are being used for the mak- ing of noble men and women to serve this country. All this talk of crime prev alence, intemperance and other bad fea- lures compared with other days of old is based on ignorance. I think if few of these college professors who say that America is going over Niagara Falls would get out among people they might possibly be fumigated and pealize the practical truth of the modern America. One hundred years ago white slaves were sold in Philadelphia, drunkenness was so common that it was not unusual for the elders of a church to participate in fu- neral services while tipsy and one mem her of almost every family was horribly marked with smallpox scars.
 ''I do not think the tendency of this country is toward millionaires, and I say that we can take care of the btlionaires with an inheritance tax. When our sen ators and representatives cannot do their duty in this line we ought to call them back But | do not mean that you should cali Mir Underwood back. l rather think that you should call him higher. l do not make this statementSas speaker in MT. t-nderwoods home town, but as an American citizen.
 ''Whenever you grow discouraged with conditions in this country, think of the graveyard. I do believe that the people of this country are never going to sur render themselves or their resources and that democracy will swallow the head of industrial autocracys as it has already done in educational, ecclesiastical and political matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
yoHNs Undertaking Co.,. Phone. 100,

LICE LoY. undesrsk~r- Phones 1a SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones ! .
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-10-10

Newell's chief diversion was to induce
the cuckoos to mock his calls, and i'm
ltate all sorts of cries.
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ACCIDENT To
ROBERT MUELLER
(From Saturdays Daily.)

While attempting to get on train,
Robert Mueller, who resides near Dur
wards Glen, met with painful acct
dent. He came to Baraboo to visit the
fair and while here decided to get on
the cars for ride. One Of his feet
became entangled and he was dragged
by the train for a considerable dis
lance. He held on for about two miles
before he was released from his posi-
ton. His brother, Emil, and Gustave
Dage found him suffering very much
and took him home. A doctor was
summoned, but on account of the
swollen condition of the foot, little
could be done. Our informant says
that but for the low shoes he wore he
would have lost his life. Robert
Mueller is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Mueller and recently another
son received a broken arm and Mr..
Mueller has boil on his face which
has been lanced twice during the last
few days.
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WESTENHAvER FUNERAL

Wednesday afternoon the funeral OF
Miss Goldie Westenhaver took place
from the Baptist church. Rev. q. ID.
Mayhem preached the funeral service
Mrs. Mead Simonds and Mrs. B. Hig-
gins furnished the singing.
Miss Westenhaver was well known
in this city as she formerly lived here
She has resided in Lone Rock for the
past three years.
The bearers were: Ewald Gust,
Erich Groth, Hugh Williams,
Thomas Williams, Frank HilIebrandt
and George Macarthur.
Those from out of town were: Mr..
and Mrs. Schooner and Miss Schloe-
mer of Lone Rock; Mrs. Edward
Westenhaver and Miss Annie Weston
haver of Loganville.
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strange character and it is thought
he may be little insane on the SUI Ject
of talking.
BIG LOAF BREAD
8 FEET SQUARE

The Sank county fair held here was
the biggest event of the season and
the greatest interest centered in the
culinary department about monster
loaves of bread. f. A. Nehs, an enter
pricing merchant of Baraboo, offered
prize for the largest, perfect shaped
loaf of bread made from the Occident
-four. The good qualities of the flour
were fully demonstrated by the dis
plsy of sixteen fine loaves, varying in
size from several inches square to enc
beautiful loaf which measured nearly
three feet square and several inches
thick. The loaf was made by Mrs.
William Simon, venerable lady
nearly seventy seven years old. Her
first attempt resulted in a failure as
the bread raised up so light that ii
filled the oven and could not be drawn
out without breaking the loaf. Mrs.
Simon, like Robert Bruce's spi'
der, tried again and the result
was fine symmetrical loaf OF
bread, the size of which carried us
back in memory to the old brick ovens
of our grandmother's days.
The loaf of bread that took first
prize as being the best loaf of bread
was made from Occident flour by Mrs
| WILDER CoWles.
MRS. L.. III. PALMER,
Supt. of Household Dept.
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TAKE NOTICE,

l have few more rare bargains on
buggies while they last. We are head
quarters for Rosenthal Corn Huskers.
We have the American Potato Dig
gers made in four styles: the Stat
Elevator Digger with hook cleaners,
the Endless Chain Elevator, the Pony
Elevator Digger and the Agaton and
Fork Digger. All of the above diggers
with vines and weed side deliverys
attached. All farmers thinking of
buying any of the above machines
should call and see these goods before
buying.
u II (N(NI MAID
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He Never Smiled.

One of the amusing attractions dur
ing the week of the fair was the
man at the Julius Hoppe clothing
store. There was fine prize in store
for the man or woman who could
make him smile, but he did not. Tho
mas f. Burrows of Boston, Mass, is
his name and he makes a BUSH
ness of these vaudeville acts.
In>his rides about the city in an auto
mobile and posing In the window, the
muscles of his face did not move.
After he came out of the window and
walked about many did not believe he
was alive. His wife plays similar
part, posing as doll.
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North Freedom.

Mrs. Minnie Radseck visited from
Saturday until Monday with friends
and rel atives in Greenfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Gall and Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Graft went to Sand.
born, Mimi, today to attend Chas.
Calls wedding. They went in Mr..
CRAFTS auto.
Misses Tena and Ida Radseck are
spending their vacation at home.
Mrs. Lizzie Vanderveer has returned
rom stay of several weeks with rela-
ii yes in Delton. Her sister, Miss
Addie Lewis, of Delton, is her guest
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E. I. GOLLMAR.
LEGAL NOTICE.

First Publication Oct. 3, 1922
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
COURT FOR SAUK COUNTY.
IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Edwin
A. Smith deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the
regular term of the county court to be
held in and for said county, at the
courthouse in the city of Baraooo, in
said county, on the first Tuesday, (be-
ing the 9Th day. of November, 1912,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and con-
sidered:
The application of F. r. Bentley,
executor, ofthe will of Edwin A Smith,
late of the city of Baraboo, In said
county, deceased, for the examination
and allowance of the final account of
his administration, and for the as
signment of the residue of the estate
of said deceased to such other persons
as are by law entitled to the same and
for construction Of the will of said
deceased.
Dated September q, 1912.
By order of the Court,
w. T. Kelsey, Judge.
Bentley, Kelly & Hill,
Attorneys.
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Mr.. Powers Delivers the Goods.

Heretofore reference has been made
to the Tennessee corn grown by w. A.
Powers who resides near Prairie du
Sac. He has delivered to this office
two ears of large size just to show that
they escaped Jack Frost. Our ola
Dobbin says they were fine.
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fuge and strength, very present help
in trouble. Therefore Will not we fear
though the earth be removed and
though the mountains be carried into
the midst of the sea-
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Travel Contrasted.

iraVeI (0ntrdSted,
When Mr.. Williams returned he
brought fou poems who carried me on
board the big river ste3 amer which we
had seen anchored at some little dis
lance. He had asceTtained that the
steamer was on its way down the
river and would leave al dawn. We
were fortunate to encounter a steamer
and thankful indeed to escape a delay
of two or three days in that miserable
village. Then, too, it proved to be a
big new boat, the finest on the line,
flowers, pictur, S, piano, glowing ligh s
that fairly dazzIed our unaccustomed
eyes,
Another of the sharp contrasts
of South American life forced itself
upon our notice and caused us to
smile albeit little bitterly. The trip
from Blcaramanga to the Magdalena,
distance of less than 100 miles, had
cost us seven strenuous days, nearly
5000 in gold and the hardest travel we
had ever experienced. The journey
from Bodega Central, where we
boarded the Magadalena boat
to Barranquilla, consumed four
days, spent in comparative COM
fort, decent berth, plenty of food,
good service, steamer chair and fol
it all we paid $l4.40. To be sure this
was only half-fare, concession never
before granted US. But Mr.. Williams
is becoming rather widely known as
'the missionary who understands
Colombians." In spite of the reduc-
ton, the sharp contrast between
civilized and primitive methods o.
travel is impressive to one whose fate
it is to ex perience both.
THE END.
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Freshmen Ahead

Word haa been recei we'd in this
office from Howard Potter, who is
attending the university at Madison,
that the rush took place there on the
second of this month. The rush last.
ed fifteen minutes and the "Freshies'
came out ahead.