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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
NEkOMA

James Foard of Weaver is visiting
friends here for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tolof ~Iverson north
east of town are the proud parents of
a brand new 8 ID. son born Thursday.
Miss Pauline Bergstrom, who had
been visiting relatives and friends at
Webster, Mimi, for several weeks,
returned home Friday.
Gay Dolan took the 500 passenger
west Saturday to Devils Lake, to
spend a few days at the Ed. Griffin
home, Mrs. Griffin being his sister.
Carl Olson took the 500 passenger
west Saturday to Rock Lake, N. D.,
on a business mission, it being his
former home before moving here a
year ago.
Mrs. H. Miles of Mortified, Mimi,
a niece to Henry Newman east of
town, who spent a week or so at the
latter's place, left from here for Kra-
mer, N. D., Saturday to visit for
some time prior to returning home.
j.. S. Kirkman received the sad
message over the phone Monday from
Wimbledon, N. D., stating that his
son, Chester, was instantly killed in
an elevator in which he was employed,
he being caught in a reaching shaft.
The news came as a terrible shock tt
our entire community in which he was
highly respected. Deceased was ir
his 18th year. He leaves behind ar
aged father and mother, also one sis.
ter to mourn his early demise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

We learn on good authority, that
the Bismarck centennial will be cele-
brated in Dresden tomorrow (Thurs-
day. and a very interesting time is
expected,
John Pavek has recently bought
a 3 speed electric equipped Harley
Davidson motorcycle, and to say that
he is very much pleased with it is
putting it very mild, Henry S.
Johansen has put out several of these
machines this spring and has some
prospects in sight, which speaks we'll
for the machine. He has some
difficulty in getting them here fast
enough to supply the demand.
Easter Tide
Oh. rare as the ~splendor Of lilies
And sweet as the violet's breath,
Comes the jubilant morning of Easter
a triumph of life over death;
For fresh from the earth's quickening
bosom
Full baskets Of flowers we bring,
And scatter their satin, soft petals
To carpet a path for our King.
To dawn in thy ~splendor Of lilies,
Thy tiuttering violet breath,
O. jubilant morning of Easter,
Thou triumph of life over death!
For fresh from the earth's ~quickened
bosom
Full baskets Of flowers we bring,
And scatter their satin, soft petals
To carpet a path for our King.
Margaret E. Sangster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
AROUND 4E2 County !.!!.!!!t

Osnabrock schools have increased
their enrolment to 1872 pupils during
the past month.
Auto travel between Hannah and
Sarles this spring dates from Tuesday,
March "a. Can you beat it?
Wales seems to have a sufficient
number Of tennis players to organize
a club which got its start last week at
the Harold Collins drug store.
Osnabrock's population was increas-
ed one when a little daughter was
born Wednesday of last week to Mr..
and Mrs. Albert E. Christensen.
The Sam V. Haight property in Os-
nabrock, which includes a residence
and blacksmith shop, is now owned by
Banker Tillisch.
"Dick" Swinburne is buying up
another car load Of horses in the
neighborhood of Wales for Hayward,
IIlc SlllCdSO llOIo C uSdISl.
Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Bitter taste? Complexion sallow ?
Liver perhaps needs waking up.
Doan's regulets for bilious attacks.
Is cents at all drug stores.
w. E. Keith, who edits the Gallo
News, and has charge of the S. P.
Atkins Co. mercantile interests at
that place, has recently been given
the appointment of postmaster.
The board of health at Wales was
the one among the towns of Cavalier
county to take the initiative in order
ing a spring cleanup. Inspection day
by the authorities of the town will be
held on May LIST. Here's a pretty
good start for the rest of the towns
along the line to follow suit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
Continued From Page Six
DRESDEN

Allan Pinkerton was in town on
business Saturday.
D. w. Baldwin of Langdon, was in
town between trains Tuesday.
John Boesl of Mt Carmel, was a
pleasant business caller on Monday.
Ed. Blessner was doing some paint
ing in the Corner drug store Wednes-
day.
Alex j. Brezna, from Osnabrock,
was up visiting with Frank Falta over
Sunday,
Miss Irene Moritz was visiting with
Miss Mayme Schwan Friday and re-
turned home Sunday.
The Dresden orchestra are to give
a dance shortly after Easter particu-
lars of which will be announced by
hand bills later.
The Dresden Lutheran band are re-
ported as making good progress and
are getting ready to celebrate the 4th
of July in Dresden.
Miss Lizzie Black went down the
line Tuesday to Fargo to attend the
wedding of her sister, Maggie, and
expects to visit for a month or six
weeks.
Fritz koehn and his sister, Miss
Anna, who came from Minnesota tc
attend the wedding of their brother,
Carl, returned to Minnesota Tuesday.
These young people are we'll known il
this community and their friends re
greet to see them go away.
Laurence and Willie Crockett were
in town on business Tuesday. w
understand that Willie is going t,
work the farm near Wales, which ha
been worked by Hugh Maxwell. Viii
lie failed to tell US whether he is go
ing to work it alone or not and we ar,
left to form our wv conclusions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

The newly formed special school
district of Gallo, has decided upon
plans for a new school building 32x34
with a ten foot basement and a large
entry. 1t will be built this summer
and work N the excavation started as
soon as the frost is sufficiently out of
the ground.
An exchange from across the line
in Manitoba states that the Canadian
Pacific railroad company is hiring men
of every trade to go to the front. At
Emerson, Man., last week twenty-five
men signed up and among this number
there are said to have been several
from this side of the line. The sup
position is that they are destined for
Egypt and will be used on construction
work, but there is no special d%estina-
ton given in the contract.
Spring hats are now on display at
Mrs. Quick's millinery parlors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
MT. CARMEL

Mrs. S. |. Koehmstedt has been on
the sick list the last few days.
Michael Uhrich of Wales was visit
ing here with friends over Sunday.
Rev. Father Thiell of Langdon, and
Rev, Father Olezwski, of Wales,
were both here for several days during
the week assisting Father Rabenstein
in hearing the Lenten confessions of
the people of this parish.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
OLGA

Farmers can get their formaldhyde
at R~obillard's, who have a good stock
on hand.
There will be a basket social and
program given in the Waterford school
No. /. of Hay township, Friday
evening, April 9th. The program
will begin at eight o'clock. All are
cordially invited.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

Mrs. Noel Roblllard has a good
stock of the latest millinery on hand
and those needing anything in this
line will find her prices reasonable.
If you want the best Irvine at the
lowest prices see S. Cross. He can
supply you; don't give. your order be-
fore seeing him.
News from %Shonovan, Sask., re-
ports u old friend, Geo. E. Dumb
gan, as holding the office of auditor of
his municipality, and his many friends
here extend congratulations.
Both Robillard and Brusseau are
getting in a stock of general merchan-
disc and will no longer confine their
business to groceries only. This will
give us two good general stores.
J. B. Beauchamp is quite i'll at his
home OF the farm near Olga and his
many friends are quite anxious as to
his condition and sincerely hope it
will soon improve. DR.. Mcqueen has
been down from Langdcn twice to see
him and reports that an abcess is
forming in the throat. We hope to
be able to report improvement next
week.
| While at Olga DR.. Mcqueen was
called in to see j. B. Laderoute,
whose condition has been quite serious
for the past few days and as the old
gentlemen has been suffering from
kidney trouble for some time past it
is hard to say what the results may
be. Mr.. Laderoute has a host of
friends in this community who sim
cerely hope that his condition will
improve in the near future.
Instead of having the Easter enter
tainment on Sunday evening as n
nounced last week the event will take
place Monday evening, April 5th, at
s p. M, and will be followed by the
box social the same evening; the sale
of boxes taking place at close of pro-
gram. AS stated last week we give
the program in full and predict a
large attendance for the fact that the
principal characters are represented
by those who took part in the Christ
mas program which was so thoroughly
enjoyed by US all. The price of ad-
mission for adults is 35c; children
zoe. Following is the program:
"A CHILD'S INFLUENCE"
A drama in three acts; nine scenes.
Dramatis Personnel:
Lady Wresmere, the lady of the
manor. ...... Mrs. N. Robillard
Mrs. Ernest Montague, her
daughter-in-law. Anna B%eauchamp
Gladys, Mrs. Z. M%ontague's
daughter. .Juliette Robillard
Mrs. Montague, Lady WIS sister,
in-law. Annie Cross
Margaret, housekeeper at the
manor Eleanor Cross
Lucy, housemaid at the manor
........ Maria Beauchamp
Nurse Lucille Siguaw.
Between acts and scenes:
Waiting for the train; an original
sketch in one scene. Characters: John
Gruber, imported from Germany;
Annie Lariviere; Dennis Mulcahey,
Irishman, Donat Beauchamp; Bag
gage Agent, B & O R R, Wilfred La
%rivere; Policemen, Dionede Brillon
and Oscar Chaput; Newsboy, Ernest
Placement.
Twilight is Stealing-Song
Getting Acquainted-Little Play
La Dame Tartine-French Song
Bluebird's Call-Song
j. LIE Grand Lustucru-French Song
Tenting Tonight, Those Evening
Bells and a Flag drill by l2 girls.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

Osnabrock schools have increased
their enrolment to 1872 pupils during
the past month.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
SPECIAL NOTICES

EXCEPTIONAL opportunity to re
sponslble party: none other neeo
apply. VIII build to alley and
lease the rear end of my building
25>GO, fully equipped with up-to-
date machinery, including stock OF
goods and tools; also can do vul
cauizing and carry "A nice line OF
accessories. j. Duman, 5l6 Main
ST. lOI
FOR SALE-Batcs Steel Mule, track
laying tractor; guaranteed S-horse-
power on drawbar; 20-horsepower on
belt; price $3.50 f. o. b. FL Centro
Inquire of A. c. Van Dcrpocl, 43J
south Tenth St, Ifl Centre.
WANTED with engine; 40
aercs to be ploWed at once. Sec
A. p. Walton, on +. A. Allen
ranch, miles southwest on Dab
liza. IL
"ON YOUR carly morning trip to San
Diego stop at DiXicand Restaurant
for breakfast. homemade ice
cream, cold drinks and cigars
FOR Bicycle, good condition.
Ramona Rooms, 420 BroadwayXlO7
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
FOR EXCHANGE-REAL ESTATE

FOR EXCHANGE-Brlck store build
ing in FL Ccntro, rented; will trade
for ranch; must be first class land
and we'll located; can also put in
fine business lots if necessary;
prefer 80 to 100 acres. {. T..
Sprousc, owner, 1919 Algoma Ave,
Los Angeles.
FOR ENCnANGE-Ten-room house,
best part Ocean Park; corner lot;
all modern convenicnces; To cX-
change for improved or unimprovcd
acreage in Imperial Valley; equity
about $1,000. Inquire Of 4. M.
Shcnk, CaleXico.
FOR EXCHANGE-lGO acres alral-
ia land, improved with $500
house; miles n. +. Els Centro;
soft land, patented and fully water
stocked; $1,000 will handle. Is. II.
W, care Press.
FOR EXCHANGE for ANYTHING good
in Imperial Valley, 60 acres good
land near Ilanford. Kings county.
See j. Arthur Mcbride.
FOR EXCHANGE for Imperial Val
ley land, close in income property;
value $4,000. Owner 1925 -Four.
tecnth St, San Diego. MIA
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
FOR SALE-LIVE STOCK

FOR SALE-Eighl milch cows; I
team work mules, can be seen work
mgi | aged team horses. These will
he sold cheap, either for cash or
banhable paper. Mesquite Lake
l)auN, / miles northeast Imperial.
ALERT Coupe, manager. NIP
FOR SALE-Tcn choice young high
grade Jerseys; also registered Jer
sey bull; this is no trading stock f;
short Of feed; terms given. ID. d.
Nalrn, Il. +. ID. /, Box Is, El Centre.
Imperial phone 6OF3.
FOR SALE Good dairy cows ON
terms, or cheap for cash. If you
want To sell or buy good COWS, call
at 522 Main St, FL Centre, or Tel
263. +. G. Bair, Auctionecr and
Livestock Broke 1O7
FOR SALE-One or two thousand
good big old ewes, delivered at
Lmd, Utah, for $3.75 each, Oct. /
to 10. For further information
write me at Cedar City, Utah. l.. NJ
Macarthur.
FOR SALE-1l0 shoats; healthy and
thrifty; coed feeders; will sell all
Or part and deliver. Burritt S. Al
len, Calipatria. Ranch , miles
northwest Of RocLWood.
FOR SALE Registered Jersey bul
Classics Imperial Duke No. 91230)
at Wilfrjcda Ranch, & miles wcst
ON San Diego road Tel. FL Ccntr,
exchange 2tl'31.
FOR SALE Twenty two heifers, fol
cash, or will trade for COWS. Vol
fenSgery & Gworytcr, / miles west
on San Diego road, onc-half mile
south. N1lO
FOR SALE-Brood sows; 100 head or
more Of immunizcd soWs due to be
Gin pigging Sept. %. T.. Il. German,
lloltvillc. Phone 35l}25.
FOR SALE-A 2-vear-old GOOD bur
70; cash or exchange. Inquire
miles north of Mc'oland. S. p.
Peer, Il. f. d. /, Box 81 XlO7
FOR SALE--13 mules, 6 to s years
old; weioht 900 to ,O00 pounds. NJ.
Arochederra, p. O. Box 7l5, FL
Centre. Mis-
FOR SALE-2S head Of young stock,
mostly IIolstcin hcifers. Inquire
Of Wilson in Press office. Xl07
FOR SALE-A choice lot Of Duroc-
Jcrs ey boars; all ages. G. y. vii
louphy & Sons, CaIeXico.
FOR SALE-lIO head shoats; good
feeders Mcbride ranch, west and
south of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES
TATE.

In the Superior court of the County
Of Imperial, State of California.
I'm the matter of the estate of Viii
liam I. Wilmington, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to the order of the Superior
court Of the County of Imperial, State
Of California, made on the 9th day
Of August, 1918, in the matter Of the
estate of William r. Wilmington, de
ceased, the undersigned administrator
of said estate will sell at private sale,
as a whole or separately, to the high
est bidder upon the terms and condi
tions hereinafter mentioned and sub
iect to confirmation by said Superior
court, on or after the nth day of
September, 1918, all of the right, Ii
tie, interest and estate of the SAID
William r. Wilmington, deceased, in
and 10 those certain lots, pieces or
parcels of land, situate, lying and be
ing in the ToWnsitc of IloltvilIc, Coun-
ty of Imperial, state of California,
and more particularly described as
folloNyg to wit.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
COPY SUMMONS NO. 2553.

In the Superior Court, in the Coun-
ty Of Imperial, State of California.
Clarence l.. Johnson, plaintiff, VS..
Nernus Johnson, defendant. Guy l..
Rockwell, attorney for plaintiff.
The People of the State of Califor-
MIA send greetings TO Vernus John
son, defendant:
You are hereby directed to appear
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
in the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State Of California, with
i'm 10 days after the service ON you
of this summons if served. within
this county; or within thirty days II
served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that un-
less you appear and answer as above
required, the said plaintiff will take
Judgment for any money or damages
demanded in the complaint, as arising
upon contract, or he will apply to The
Court for any other relief demanded
in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court Of the County
of Imperial, State of California, this
md day of August, A. D. 1915.
M. s. COOK. Clerk.
BY w. n. THOMPSON,
(SEAL) Deputy Clerk
SaLOct9
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
LOST, SrRAYED OR STOLEN

LOST-On August 7, between Noun
tain Springs and Jacumba, one
.25-calibre Colt automatic. Suitable
reward if returned to E. L. Ander-
son, Box S25, FL Centre. MOS
LOST-One bunch of keys, between
Jacumba and FL Centre. Finder
please notify E. f. Anderson, care
llOltou Power CO. Xl09
STRAYED-IIalf-Grown collie; wore
collar; inscription Frank scratched
in metal plate Phone 136J. l07
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Frank A. Uber, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed administrator of the estate OF
Frank A. Ubcr, deceased, to the cred
itors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
the same, with the necessary vouch
crs, within four months after the first
publication of this notice, to the said
administrator, at the offices of his
attorneys, 1O8 First National Bank
building, FL Centre, Imperial county,
California; or to file such claims.
with the necessary vouchers, in the
office of the clerk Of the Superior
court of the State of California in and
for the County of Imperial, within
said four months.
Dated August 27, 1918.
II. q. THOMAS.
JAS. W GLASSFORD and
W. I. FRAZIER
Attorney for Public Administrator.
SatSept25
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
| WILL FURNISH A LIMITED
ANOTTNT OF MONEY,
MONEY TO LOAN

FARM LOANS Its worth something
to YOU to rct your money ON IaIln
loan when you need il. | ann agent
for the Thornc-lIlIl Investment Go.
of Los Angeles, who represent a
leading life insurance company, ana
they are paying out on all thelf
loans lust as soon as the papers are
executed and the title certified To.
On patented lands ! offer a long
time loan contract at Il far lo'cr
e5t rate. which allows the borrower
to paw off the entire amount IN al
vance Of maturity in one payment
or in partial payments, as he may
prefer. ,u..,.,.
PHILO JONES,
Ell Centre office, Room ~, lWat
National Bank building, ON Wcdnca
dav and Friday mornings.
Brawley office, First National
Bank building, Tuesdays and Thurs
days.
LOMBARD & SON, INC, loan agents
for che Union Central l.lic lnSuf-
ance Company, have money to loan
ON first class farm security; long
lime loans. annual interest, wll IA
liberal prepayment privileges. ), }.
Montgomery. Mgr Room 2, Secuf.
ifv Rart Bid. TT fcntro, Cat
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
PASTURE AND PRODUCE

RECIEANED ALFALFA SEED, free
from doddcr and Johnson grass;
high termination; excellent color;
15c per pound f. o. b. your railroad
station. Send for sample. +. +.
Sangunctti, Yuma, AriZ. los
For SALE Fine corn; price very
low. Inquire miles north of Melo-
land. S. p. Peer, II. f. d. /, Box
81 Xll6
For SALE Milo in The head, SIG
per ton delivered. II. IL. Clark, ,
miles south ON Date.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE or will exchange for FL
Centro city property, acres just
outside city limits Of Hotvilc. This
property is clear and Will make Il
fine little chicken ranch. J. Duman,
$40 Main st. 101
WHO WANTS 65 acres for S21O2
Liens Agency.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE
WANTED TENANT

w MANltD-TENANT
for 300 acres Of good land under
Water Company No. -. Land has
been fairly we'll lcyclcd, is soft land,
has a 5-room house, partly fenced,
! want a man who has teams, tools
and seed and is a hustler. To such
party, - ,,,,,r,,,
AMOUNT OF MONEY,
after he has raised a crop, TO buy
stock 10 feed the crop to. If a deal
like this would suit you, and No4
can give first class references and
comply with the above conditions.
answer this advertisement. No
others need apply Address Owner,
9O3 New Hampshire street, Los Al
gcles. w
FOR RENT Bungalow One 3-rm.
and porch bungalow, furnished; one
one 2-room and porch bungaIoW,
furnished. Holt between l'llth and
Sixth. Inquire Cop"ins' Garage.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
WANTElD--W0kk

WANTED-Work by man and wife;
ranch pcrferred N. }. Syphers,'
Box II, lloltVllle. I'LL
Position by first class
milkcr; can milk so 10 80 cows; un-
derstand dairy business; small dalrv
preferred Address Willy MARTINEZ
Il, care Press. NlI-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
MALE HELP WANTED

WANTED - Ambitious workmcn,
vour work on actual jobs pays toa
teaching trade Of Aulomoh,.'.
plumbing, bricklaYlog; only re"
months required; 700 student las.
four years. write for inLorm4lll.g.a., 10.
Bruins CONTRACTING Trade School, -
Also, Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
FURNITURE

FOR SALE-Rcfrigcrator, 100 lbs.
capacity; new; also folding bath
tub, unused II. A. Shaub, 125 S.
9th st
We pay highest prices for
second hand goods. McCunc Furni-
turc Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04

1oWnSltc Of lloltVille, County Of
Imperial, state Of California.
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash
in lawful money of the United States
ten per cent Of the purchase money
to be paid at the time of sale, bal
ancc on confirmation of sale. Bids
or offers must be in writing, and may
be left at the office Of Jas. w. Glass
ford, attorney for said administrator,
FIRST National Bank building, lil Ceu-
tro, California. or may be filed in
the office Of the clerk of said court.
Dated August both. 1913.
ED f.. BOYD.
Administration Of The Estate Of vii
liam r Whttinoton. Deceased.
JAS w GLASSFORD and
W. F. FRAZIER,
Attorneys for Administrator. .Sept14
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04

Pianos moved with best of care any.
where in valley. Ed Royce.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


Estate of Henry Springer, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, administrator of the estate Of
Henry Springer, deceased, to the
creditors Of, and all persons having
claims against the SAID deceased, to
exhibit the same, with the necessary
vouchers, within months after the
first publication Of this notice, to the
said administrator, at the offices of
his attorneys, l0S First National Bank
building, FL Centre, Imperial county,
California; or to file such claims, with
the necessary vouchers, in the office
of the clerk of the superior court Of
the state of California in and for the
County Of Imperial, within said four
months.
Dated August 27 1913.
II. G.. THOMAS.
JAS. w. GLASSFORD and
w. +. FRAZIER,
Attorneys for Public Administrator.
SatSept25
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-01
ITALY
CONTINUED from page H.

nal travel to Rome through German
territory. He desired to go by way Of
France and despite assertions that
Cardinal Mercier was afforded every
facility for travel through German
territory, the result is that Germany
is represented at the consistory,
while Belgium is not. "..n
That the kaiser hopes Pope Eene-
dict will Initiate peace movement
is believed here. Cardinal Hartnann's
visit is regarded as peace fecIer. 1t
is therefore pointed out that favor
able presentation of the German
cause is exceedingly desirable and for
this reason the effect Cardinal Mer
cier's presense in Rome might have,
is feared by Berlin.
Germany Is regarded as having
shaped the situation we'll, but wheth-
err the pope will meet what is regard
cd as a teutonlc hope for peace
movement, is believed to depend on
his conversations with other members
of the sacred college, as we'll as Car
dinaI Hartmann.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-01
SIXTY MEN ARE
STILL IN THE MINE
Twenty Known Dead With Perhaps
Many More to be Added to
the List.

EUnited Press Leased Wire Service
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec. l.
From fifty to sixty men, many or all
Of whom may be dead, are still in the
No. mine Of the Boomer Coal and
Coke company, at Boomer, where
blast of powder set fire to coal dust
and mine gases yesterday.
The list of known dead reached
twenty today, chiefly Italians.
Rescue work is being pushed under
the direction of Chief Earl Henry Of
the state department Of mines. The
mine was officially reported safe a
few days ago.
Four men brought out alive today
were In a greatly weakened condi
ton. Their clothes were burned al
most from their bodies.
'It was either face the flames and
smoke or die where we were like so
many rats in a trap said James
Diana. $50 we made our way through
the fire and smoke nearly blinded,
half choked. staggering and falling,
getting up and trying again and on
along hundreds of yards of track, I'M
til we reached the mine mouth"