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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-05-21
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
For the week Fading May II, 1900.
Hanson. T. johnson, Miss E.
Harris, Frank johnson, Mrs. A.
Herren, NO. Lamb, James P.
johnson, 3. Salyer, John.

In calling for the above letters,
please say "advertised" and give
date Of this notice; letters will be
held fourteen days before being
sent to .Dead Letter Office.
AUGUST 81. VAIL, N.
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TEACHERS

The following is the program of
the Teachers Examination to be
held in Washburn. Friday, May 81.
1904
FORENOON
Reading the Rules. 90O-9:l0
acknowledgements. 9:lO-9:3O
zad - % First
0rale Grade
Arithmetic. 9:30-l1......Aleebr
Civics.... ll:0O.l2.. Phys. Geog.
AFTERNOON.
US. History 1:l5-2:35.. Geometry
Geography 2:35-4:O0.P Psychology
Theory, Practice 4:O0-5:M .Nat. Philosophy
SATURDAY MORNING.
Language, Grammar. .. 9:OO-1O:l5
Physiology, Hygiene. .10:l5-ll:15
Reading. .l1:15-12:15
photography .:..... .l2;15- 100
This examination will be con-
Quoted in the court house. Other
papers please copy.
HENRY g. OLSON,
Superintendent.
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SCHOOL NOTES.
Report of Washburn schools for
month ending May 9Th, 1901

Report of Washburn schools fol-
month ending May 9Th, 1904
Grammar Department..
Number enrolled. s
days taught 20
Average daily attendance. 5
Neither absent nor tardy.. @
Frank Naegell. Pnn
Third and Fourth Grades.
Number enrolled....-..... @
daystaught. 20
visitors ...-.. 2
Average daiEy.attendance. Is
Neither absent nor tardy..
Harriet Root. -Edythe Wahl, Archie
Nygaard and Russell Rohrer.
Lodemia E. Clay, Teacher
Third Room.
Number enrolled. rs
days taught 80
Visitors. -. -..... %
Average daily attendance. -
Neither absent nor tardy. o..
Leonard Haugeherg, Selma Pc
terson, Henry VAIL, Carl johnson,
Emma Bmmmund.
Mrs. G.. A. Wells, Teacher
Primary.
Number enrolled. 83
days taught 5000. 20
visitors ...--..... @
Average Daily 50
Neither absent nor tanly. %.
Grace and Helen Forbes, Daniel
Mrs. W. F Hogae, Teacher.
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MARRIED IN MAY.
K1ELBAuCH-KorH.

With the coming Of Leap Year,
our ''ready reliable" corps of stead
fast bachelors presented an impos-
ing appearance, and even the most
discerning little dreamed of the
many changes that. have only 50
recently occurred. {, We are pleased
this week to chronl Gle the marriage
of two we'll. known c1tizens, and will
add that the "old gS&iard" are said
to search the hidden future with
unknown results.
Friends of Mr.. Fred Koth learn
with pleasure of his marriage to
Miss Christina Kielbauch, on May
10th, at 6 o'clock P. NJ, in Kimball,
|S.D. To such as came from South
Dakota, Mrs. Koth will be remem
bered as the daughter of one the
best known business men of that
section, and they find many of their
old friends in our neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Koth arrived in the
city Tuesday after a short visit at
the home of the groom's mother,
and were given a reception with to-
kens Of esteem at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. SchMtz. Mr. Ko:h secured
the Carnahd Aproperty and is now
one of those ho will do his share
to sustain OUT Reputation as a city
of beautiful and happy homes.
Rev. Jacob Hestenes, our we'll
known, rising young Lutheran cler-
gyman, took a two weeks tour to
Minnesota, and on his return We'd
nesday, he was accompanied by "a
blushing bride" Rumor hast that
MI. Hesteues married a lifelong
friend and neighbor at the old home
place near Brycelin, Mimi. They
received many congratulations on
their s1rival and will make their
home at Turtle Lake. Services at
the school house at four O'Clock
Sunday afternoon
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Misses and Children. For style,
quality and price. they are the best
summer hats in Mclean Co.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
A TENNIS ENTHUSIAST

WASHINGTON. June 26.-For a
week President Roosevelt has played
tennis every day, in lieu of horseback
rides. The court just outside the
windows of the executive offices has
been newly rolled and lined.
James r. Garfield, Commissioner of
the Bureau of Corporations, Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor. is the
Presidents most frequent opponent,
and the laurels generally rest with
Garfield. He is faster on his feet
than the President, and apparently
mas a better eye.
President Roosevelt evidently gets a
great deal of exercise out of the game.
for he plays earnestly from the mo-
ment he sets foot on the court. When
he serves he drives the ball resolutely
over the net and his returns are usual
ly made with great force As in almost
everything else he does, the President
seeks results and not FORM" He
appears TO move rapidly over the
court, but his stride is short and he
does not cover as much ground as
does the more slender Garfield, who
plays thoughtful and easy game.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
ELLIS WOULD GUST MENELIK.
Late Companion of Loomis Hopes to
Rule AbyssInia.


NEW YORK, June 26.-His ambition
to become ruler of Abyssinia is declar-
ed by intimate friends of William H.
Ellis to have been the moving factor in
his life since he came to this city eight
years ago.
His departure for Africa, CARRYING
with him treaty of amity and friend
ship between this country and King
Menelik' 5 kingdom, is said TO be a tre-
mendous step toward his goal, how
ever remote ii may seem to less ambi-
tious persons.
Ellis is described as a man having
unbounded confidence in himself He
has made no secret of his desire TO be-
come King of Abyssinia and he said
only recently that within two years he
expected to have command of $3.50 900. :
600 and the resources of the richest
country in Ethiopia.
Ellis said he was born in Mexico,
where his father is still living. He is
big and strong and powerful in body as
he is masterful in mind. He obtained
such an influence over the widow of Hi
ram Hotchkiss. an inventor, that he
managed her vast estate with a profit
of $500, 900.
Ellis made an enemy of Moses r.
Crow, who once sued him, and Ellis
swore he would pursue Grow to the
ends Of the earth, if necessary. Crow
finally died a maniac. In telling a
friend of his desire to punish Crow for
having dared to sue him. Ellis once
said:
Il pray to God night and morning
that l will find a way to get even with
that man."
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
CANNOT SOLVE
LOOMS AFFAIR
Weeks Search Fails to Re-
veal Any Trace of Miss
ing American Diplomat
OFFICIALS ARE PUZZLED
Tales of Fellow Passengers
Lend Color to Theory That
Man Reached Plymouth

PARIS, June 26.-Not a word was re-
ceived to-day regarding the where
abouts of Kent ]. Loomis, brother of
Francis B. Loomis, American assistant
Secretary of State, who disappeared
shortly before or after the arrival of
the North German Lloyd steamship
Kaiser Wilhelm III at Plymouth on
June 90
Although a week has elapsed since
the disappearance of Loomis, the Of
ficals still cling to the belief that he
will reappear when the effect of his
abstraction has worn off. Their belief
is due to a carefsl deduction from the
series of circumstances related by w.
J. Ellis, his companion on board the
steamship, and by Gustave F1amm of
San Francisco, who was a fellow pas
senger. This process of deduction
practically excludes the likelihood that
Loomis fell overheard. 1t leads to the
acceptance OF Flamm's statement that
he saw Loomis get off at Plymouth.
Accordingly a minutely circumstantial
description Of Loomis has been for
warded to Joseph Stephens, American
Consul at Plymouth.
Although satisfied that Loomis was
not lost from the Kaiser Wilhelm the
officials foresee the possibility that
some harm may have befallen him after
he landed at Plymouth. However, they
consider this possibility rather remote.
The case is one Of increasing mystery.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
PARKER's CHANCES WANING.
Jurist Must Emerge From Cover and
Do Some Talking.

NEW YORK, June 26.-There was
more talk than action among Demo
cratic leaders to-day, but neither the
talk nor the action was particularly
encouraging to the friends of Judge
Parker. Even some of Parkers friends
admitted that his chances for the Pres
idential nomination were slim unless
two things could be accomplished, and
quickly.
David B. Hill must withdraw as
manager of the Parker campaign, say
the Judges disconsolate friends, and
the Judge must declare himself upon
some OF the issues of the hour. These
demands are coming in from all parts
of the country, and they are casting
melancholy clouds upon the Parker
horizon.
William F. Sheehan and other friends
of the Judge spent the day with him
and these matters were carefully con-
sidered. 1t was intimated that as re-
suit of this conference some announce
ment may come from Judge Parker or
his close friends tomorrow.
Friends of Cleveland bestirred them
selves to-day and tried to put into mo-
-tion a boom for him. Many kilograms
were sent to leaders in the South and
West informing them of the condition
of affairs here and urging Mr.. Cleve-
lands friends to get to work. A meet
ing of Cleveland men. attended by sew
eraI Democrats from the South and
West, was held in an office in Maiden
lane and the Cleveland boom was
boosted vigorously.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
EXPOSITION ATTRACTS
CALIFORNIANS IN EAST
Numerous Travellers From Golden
State Enjoy Sights of Fair at
St JOuiS


ST. LOUIS. June 26.-Among the
Californians who have registered at
the exposition are:
san Francisco-AIrs. E. c. Howe James A.
Keller. Margaret NJ Forrest, John weiher c.
Msurer. Carl Woln z. J. Van Cleave, Mrs.
Julia FraIinger, f. c. Young. A. Goldberg.
Arthur +. Bridge L. l. Seminars w B Gil
bert. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Zech Mrs Ed l..
Breyfogh. j. H. Thomas Mrs Martin L. Cro-
well, Henry c. Schaertzer. Mrs H. c. schaert-
Mrs F. Z. Russ. W. Cleaves F.
7 T ,,I;a Leilish M Mr. cn,,. and Mrs. william
Walker. L. Prayer. Mrs. L. Prayer. James
Friend c T. Quirey. Mary E. Ellis. W. B.
Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. L. II. Danhaner, P. J. I.
Gibb. Mrs James Glib, James Glib. Jennie
c. Cherry. A c. Cherry. G. H. Gihon L w
NJ. Pearce. DR.. Alfred J. Zobel Dave c.
Margaret Banghert. G. S. Ginent. Mrs. s. Gill
lent. r. Gillent. H Gillent. Ernest Crook.
Fresno-Miss MAY McCardle. Mr.. and Mrs.
George s Smith. Mrs Z. c. McCardle S A
shannon. Miss l. McCardle. Miss K Daily
stanford Univcrsity-Roy C Thrope. B. w
Crsndall. L. c. Alderman, J. X. Price.
Palo Alto-H B. Robinson \. P. Zachokke,
Theo c. Zsehokke. Christine Price
san Jose-Mrs. ". F. Bates. Edna Kennedy
g. A. Pitney. Miss Helen Maud Stocking. G.
Chamber. Mrs z. Chambers.
san Mateo-Anna Hintz. ]. J. Hintz
Modesto-Anna Kofoed, James Kofoed. Lena
Kofoed
Oakland-James S. Hassard. L. Henry, J. c.
McMullen and wife. Mary L. March, Mrs J. II
Robins, J. H. Robins B. McBain. Mrs. H. B.
Shorkly
Berkeley-Mr. and Mrs L. A. Girvln. Mrs.
A NJ EIston. 3, X Elston. Sidney Elston.
acramento-Georce s. Brand Del lie Noir
F. c. Yoerk and wife.
AIameda-Esrle A Crellin. Ruth Crellin.
Pleasanton-Mrs: c. L; CrelIin.
Santa Ross-L. D Hacks.
Antioch-Mrs. H. NJ. Cleaves. n c. Cleaves,
G. 5. Trowbridge
Santa Cruz-D. L. Wilson. Miss l. Wilson.
Santa C1ara-D. G. Spencer. D. ]. Spencer
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
YALE STUDENTS
GIVEN ADVICE
President of Big College
in Baccalaureate Address
Talks Upon SelfiShness
SPEAKS ABOUT WEALTH
Declares That Soul of Man
Whose Motive Is Personal
Interest Can Be Bought

NEW HAVEN. Conn, June 26.-
Yale's commencement week was for
mally opened to-day when President A
T. Hadley delivered the baccalaureat Be
address in Woolsey Hall President
Hadley, after reviewing the tendencies
of the times, said that faith, inspira-
ton for the better things and enthusi-
astic devotion made a nation really
great. He continued:
II wealth and dominion follow as a result
OF Iatth and enthusiasm, they good But
II wealth and dominion are made primary
object. and trusted as a source of national
strength instead of its consequence or evil
dence, they prove a false reliance. And IL is
an unfortunate fact that very few nations
have achieved wealth or dominion without
suffering loss of faith and enthusiasm and re-
naming with the empty husk of greatness at
the very moment when they deemed themselves
most powerful.
There are two philosophers Of life which are
offered to- Us in place of the religion Of our
fathers-one which lays stress on the natural
tates OF conventional morality; the other
which looks 10 enlightened selfishness as the
means by whicn mankind is to be delivered
from unendng restraints OF traditions. 1 be-
lieve that each OF these philosophers is err
roneous. The one means a reversion toward
savagery 1.-THE other a degeneration toward
social weakness.
After saying that to make human
selfishness the fundamental standard
of right conduct is as disastrous as the
attempt TO make our unchecked animal
instincts the standard of right conduct,
he continued:
Almost every eviI-political social or com
mercial-which constitutes a serious menace
to the permanent prosperity of our country
be traced directly to our tolerant accept
ance Of selfishness a basis OF morality.
Do not be blind to this truth, that II you
have no higher motive than your own personal
IL the price is made sufficiently high It is
for you to show In your lives that the honor
of gentleman is not for sale, the faith of q
Christian something more than empty form
OF speech
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
GIVES MONEY
At A POTLATCH
Wife of Indian Chieftain
HOnOrs Memory of HuS-
band by Unique Function
MONUMENT is UNVEILED
Event Closes With Distribu-
tiOn of Prizes, and the Red
Men Prepare to Gamble
Special Dispatch to The Cali

TACOMA. June PA Puyallup In
dian potlatch given by Mrs. Anna
Coates in honor Of her husband, the
late Chief Coates. closed tonight with
a grand presentation Of gifts Of money
and clothing
A feature Of the potlach was the un-
Neiiing this morning Of a monument
erected at the Indian cemetery by Mrs
Coates, al a cost OF $1,000. 10 her hus-
oano- Following the ceremony Mrs
Coates distributed gifts in money to the
Indians present. The Dotlach cost her
nearly $4,000. much Of this amount haV-
ing been distributed IL money gifts.
An attempt was made by the In
dians Mrs. Coates had hired 10 roast a
steer. but the effort was discontinued
1his morning when il was discovered
that the steer was far from roasted,
while the odOr Dervading the vicinity
almost drove the assembled Indians of
the reservation. A soap factory later
sE0Ooped down upon the pOtlatch and
carried of the carcass.
There are almost 800 Indians present,
some Of whom came from tribes east
Of the mountains. Seven tribes were
represented. Tomorrow a portion Of
them VIII engage in an Indian gamble
al Nisquslly reservation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
FINNS WARNED
BY THE SENATE
Indignation Over COwardly
Crime Which Resulted i'll
the Death of BObrikOff
MANIFESTO Is ISSUED
Russian Subjects Urged to
Recognize Cars Authority
and to Be LaW-Abiding

HELSINGFORS. Finland, June 20
The Finnish Senate to-day issued the
following manifesto:
The Senate assembled for the first time
since the death OF its President Governor
General Bobrikoff. feels the need OF expressing
deep Indignation at the detestable and revoltinS
crime (which Is without parallel IN the annais
Of the country OF which the Governor Gen
eral became the victim. All we'll disposed
inhabitants emphatically pronounce their cen
The senate desires to make clear 70 the
Finnish people what deeply sad consequences
persons. who have urged disObedisnce Of the
authorities. have already brought about and
what dangers threaten the country II this agi-
tation shall continue unresisted. Inc SSnate
directs an earnest aDDeal to all right minded
inhs htants to cooperate for the restoration
OF quiet and order in the country ana 20 en-
deavor. each one to justify the confidence
which the Finnish people. after century Of
indssoluble union with the powerful RUSSIAN
empire has had the good fortune 70 enjoy
OH the part OF the Russian sovereign under
whose beneficent protection Finland has d.
veloped in the most fortunate manner, both
spiritually and materially.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 26.-The
press is able to announce on the au-
thority of Plehwe, Minister of the Inte-
rior. that there is no intention on the
part Of the Russian Government to
place upon the Finnish people the re-
sponsibility for the assassination of
Schaumann. The Minister believes that
the crisis in the relations of Finland
and Russia has passed, and that the
grand duchy will recognize that it's in
terests and those of Russia mutually
demand closer ties.
1t is as far from Russia's wish as it
would be contrary to her interests, the
Minister says, TO destroy Finland.
which has history and traditions OF
it's own. All that Russia wants is the
recognition by Finland Of Russian su-
premacy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
CRAZED PIUTES
FIRE TO KILL
Drunken 0rgie Ends in a
Shooting Affray in Which
Three Men Are Wounded
SQUAWS STIR JEALOUSY
Officers Are Investigating
the Trouble, but Indians
VIII Not Discuss Affair
Special Dispatch to The Call

LOVELOCK, New, June GA
drunken orgie among Piute Indians in
this citv led TO a miniature battle this
evening. in which about one dozen
shots were fired. and as result three
Indians are known TO have been
wounded. One of the red men is shot
through both lungs and it is thought
he cannot recover. His name is Frank
Roach.
The Indians, about seventyfive in
number. came in this morning from
the ranches on the Meadows. They
have been engaged in helping TO har-
vest the hay crop. Once in town they
managed TO secure a plentiful supply
OF liquor and lost no time in getting
drunk
A series Of Quarrels followed and
finally the bucks began TO nlistrust
their squaws and the battle followed.
Two Of the Indians thought TO have
been wounded were seen crawling TO
the sagebrush and On account Of the
darkness cannot be found. Constable
Wolf is investigating the case, but as
Indians seldom tell on each other there
is little likelihood of arrests being
made.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
Continued Prom Page 1, Column Z

There is NOBODY who actually saw the
shooting. Only Radcliffe can give the
details. His victim lived a few hours
but was unconscious up TO the time
OF his death
shortly after / o'clock Radcliffe, hat
less and covered with blood, burst into
a saloon at the corner CT Tenth and
Folsom streets. Chris Sullivan and G..
H Harris were standing by the bar
Almost IN a shrek Radcliffe cried
20 Sullivan, whom he knew, Send me
your hat Before Sullivan could re-
ply Radcliffe snatched the hat and fed.
Down the street he sped like a
frightened animal TO his lodgings at
Eighth and AIinna streets. Sullivan
and Harris stepped out 70 the sidewalk
10 await his return. thinking they were
being h0aXed.
Meanwhile, Policemen Dunno and
Annear. who had heard the shooting.
hurried 10 where Riley lay in a pool
of blood Two hats were on the side
walk one was Rfiey's. the other Rad
ciide's
Riley. who still breathed, was hur-
ried 70 the Central Emergency Hos
pital but the faint spark of life soon
Ted. A bullet had crashed through his
brain
Sergeant Bush OF the southern sta
tion arrived with 2 posse shortly after
the dying man had been removed. The
policemen began 10 scOur the district
and came upon Timothy Mahoney. d
street sweeper, who had seen a bare
headed man running down Tenth
street.
They followed this clew and met Sui
livan and Harris. who were waiting
the return Of Radcliffe at Tenth and
Folsom streets.
Sullivan guided the police TO the resi-
denCe Of Radcline's mother She di-
rected them TO her sons lodgings at
Eighth and Minna streets.
Sergeant Bush and Policeman Cur
tin hurried up the stairway. Radcliffe.
who was in his room. threw open his
door. He held his arms above his head
and cried, I give up." Curtin quickly
placed the handouts on him.
Searching the room. the police found
that Radcliffe had thrown collar be-
spattered with blood under the bed.
The clothing which he had worn at
the time Of the shooting lay upon the
floor. There was evidence Of hasty ef-
forts 10 cleanse the clothing Of blood
stains. A bloody towel was found be-
side them.
When questioned as TO what he did
with the pistol, Radcliffe was sullen
and replied. That's what you are paid
70 find cut"
The revolver was found at o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
PREFERS DEATH
TO STARVATION
Mother Takes the Lives of
Her Three Children and
Then Ends Own Existence
GAS IS THE MEDIUM
PennileSs and Homeless
Woman Tires of Her Hope
less Struggle for Bread

CHICAGO, June 26.-Threatened with
starvation and with her husband hope
lessly insane in the asylum at Kanka
kee, Mrs Anna Kelsdzick gave up the
struggle for existence, killing her three
small children and then ending her own
life. Illuminating gas was the means
Of destruction she adopted and when
the bodies were found early to-day all
four had been dead several hours.
The family lived in three small rooms
at 500 North Roby street, and to-day a
constable was TO eject the mother and
her babies from the premises for non
payment of rent. After Mrs. Kelsdzick
had been served with a summons to ap-
pear in court she decided to end the
lives of herself and her little ones.
The three children-Bruno, Herman
and Walter, aged Z, and years, re-
spectively-were found in bed locked
in one anOther's arms. The mother S
lifeless body was found living on the
kitchen floor, while gas was escaping
from a jet in the room.
That the woman made every prepara-
ton to do away with herself and the
children was evident. She first wrote
and sealed a letter addressed TO a rela-
tive in Germany. Then she bathed her
self and donned clean linen. Each child
had also been given a bath and clean
nightgowns placed upon them.
Several months ago Kelsdzick. who
was out of work at the time, became
insane from brooding over his troubles
and was sent to the asylum. Since that
time the mother, who was in poor
health, has had hard struggle for ex-
istence. Last week she became so Ill
that she was unable 10 work, and she
had spent her last dollar for food for
herself and the children Saturday aft
ernoOn.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
KING EDWARDS CHARACTER
Is ATTACKED BY DOWIE
Healer Celebrates Return by De-
nOuncing British Monarch and
Praising Roosevelt.

NEW YORK, June 26.--On his first
public appearance after his trip
around the world, John Alexander
Dowie to-day attacked the character
of King Edward, declared that he
loved President Roosevelt and de-
nounced reporters. He spoke in Car
negie Hall in the morning and in the
afternoon. making two addresses at
each session.
After much bitter reference to King
Edward. ne said:
Defender Of the faithl Two weeks
ago he went to see the Duke of Devon
shire to see about some horses and
get points about a coming race. The
prophet is a mightier man than the
King, and what the prophet said has
made the British throne totter. l love
Theodore Roosevelt, but If he does a
great wrong / shall not be afraid to
tell him Of it, and / believe he is too
good man TO be afraid to hear of it,"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills

They never fail 10 cure all cases OF
pain. because they treat the Pain Source
the nerves. BY soothing the irrftafed
nerves they lessen the tension. build IN
the strength. set the blood coursine
through the veins. and thus aIlay All
pain.
Periodic headache. that united me
FOR business several days at a time. has
been my life experience. I found frs-
relief IN Dr. Miles Anti-Pafn pills and
since then ] invariably ward them or nv
taking q pill when I feel them coming
on '-E. II MOOBERRE, Windsor. III
The nrst package VIII benefit: IL not
the druggist viii return your money.
- doses IS cents Never sold in buIb
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-27
SANTOS DUMONT'S AIRSHIP
ARRIVES AT EXPOSITION

ST. LOUIS, June 26.-Santos Du-
mont's airship No. arrived on the
grounds to-day in three boxes. He
was on hand to superintend the un-
packing, but owing TO some misunder-
standing the work was delayed and
after waiting for some time Santos
DUmont left the grounds He ex-
pressed doubt that he would be able
to unpack the airship and have all
the parts assembled in time TO make
an ascension on July 4, but said he
would make every effort toward that
end.