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The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
DEATH BY AEROPLANE.
FELL THREE THOUSAND FEET
Terrible Scene at Santa Clara, califor-
nia-DanieI .Maloney Killed by
Collapse of Airship.

San Jose, Cal, July 19.-With women
fainting and men sobbing, Daniel Ma
loney, who has made numerous public
ascensions with Professor Montgom-
ery's aeroplane, fell 1900 feet to his
depth at Santa Clara yesterday morn
ing.
Professor Montgomery had an
nounced an ascension from the grounds
OF Santa Clara College in honor of the
League OF the Cross Cadets, who are
holding their annual encampment in
that town. The announcement at
tracted probably 1000 people, who
watched with interest the hugh ma
chine as it shot up from the college
garden attached to huge balloon.
AT height of 1000 feet Maloney
cut loose and began maneuvering the
aeroplane. He circled gracefully about
for some minutes, having the machine
apparently under perfect control. Then
he essayed a deep dip.
Suddenly the machine swerved, hes
itated and turned completely over. 1t
righted itself, sank down a consider
able distance and turned over again.
Maloney was clinging desperately to
his seat and evidently endeavoring to
regain his control, but all his efforts
were in vain.
Again the aeroplane turned in the
air and this time the wings came to-
gether and the man and machine
plunged straight downward, while the
Mortified spectators gazed helplessly
upward. Amid shrieks and groans,
many people rushed to the scene, while
others turned away weeping.
A number of cadets first reached the
unconscious man and, picking him up,
they conveyed him to the college hos
pital- his head was fractured and
blood was flowing from his ears and
mouth. He expired within short time.
The aeroplane, which was constructed
of the toughest oak procurable, was
ground into small fragments.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-07-22
Terrible Heat in the East.

New York. July 19.-An era Of op-
pressive heat that brings to mind with
unpleasant vividness the record-break-
Ing summer of 1901. has settled down
over the eastern and New England
states, already numbering hundreds
among its victims and causing inde-
Bcribable suffering to thousands in this
and other cities.
From all points last night came the
story of the hottest day Of the sum-
mer, attended with frequent prostra-
tions and not a few deaths.
Philadelphia reported maximum
temperature Of 9S.3. the highest figure
officially noted. In this city the
weather bureaus high mark was 96.
while In Boston "a was recorded.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-02-24

toward the enemy. His glance had al
ready followed the direction of their
eyes, and he saw one of the Black
Petrels' smallest boats being rowed
by the Indian. Ehewah, toward the
English vessel; and clinging to it,
while his hoarse voice poured forth
volley of menacing words, was Lopez
Lopez had loosed one of his hands
from the boats gunwale, and drawing
his knife, hurled it at the Indian; but
Ehewah lodged, and it fell into the
sea. He then rowed on, and Lopez,
no longer shouting, attempted to draw
himself over the stern of the boat
At this, the Indian had stopped row.
ing, and struck the gunner over the
head with an oar, continuing the blows
until Lopez released his hold and sank
from sight.
A boat which had been lowered
from the English ship was now seen
pulling rapidly to where Ehewah still
pausrg appeared waiting for the gun
ner's body to rise.
This it soon did, and the Indian,
showing an agile strength one would
not have accredited to his slight
frame. drew it into the boat
The crew of the brigantine saw Ehe-
wah parley with the men from the
enemy's vessel, after which he rowed
in their company to the man-of.war;
and Latltte, watching through his
glass, saw the form of Lopez carried
aboard in their midst.
Lafitte, bidding Garonne accompany
MIN, went below. to Laro's cabin. Ga
rome lit the brass lamp swinging over
the small table, and turned to LATTE,
who stood looking about him. as If for
some sign of Ehewah's treacherous in
ten,ion. when the CLEAN of q gold
The Holly chieftain., 1905-02-24

to try any tricks with grapplins-irons,
have the cutlasses ready, my hearties.
And remember that it is no quarter"
A sound. half roar, half snarl, came
from the men; and the next moment
there was a whistling amongst them
as a cannon-ball struck the bulwark
in front of Laro, filling the air with
bits of wood, and then glancing into
the water.
A large, sharply pointed piece of
ragged wood struck him in the side.
and with a cursing cry he sank, face
downward upon the deck, the blood
from his wounds spattering those near
est him, several of whom had been
hit by the flying splinters.
Lafitte sprang forward, and placing
his arms around the quivering form,
turned the distorted face to the air.
Then, looking up at the gunner. who
was staring wildly at the sight, he
cried, Fire, Lopez, as you never fired
before!"
A prompt discharge followed the
order, and wild shout Of joy went
up from the crew of the BLACK Pc
trel."
The enemys foremast WIS again
struck, this time with disastrous eff
feet, as could be readily seen; for her
crew were getting the sails off with
all possible speed. Her fore-royal and
top-gallant sails were clewed up, and
the topsailyard let go by the run,
while the mast was swaying percepti-
bly,.
Laro. by Lafitte's command had
been borne TO the main cabin. where
he was laid upon divan; and the
brigantine had been ordered to come
to anchor The enemy had already
done this. and, in her preseAt crippled
The Holly chieftain., 1905-02-24
CHAPTER XII.

An hour before sunset the fog rolled
up, revealing the man-of-war anchored
near enough for the men on her deck
to be seen plainly without the aid of
a glass. The anchors of both vessels
were raised at once, and the chase
was renewed, with the pursuer not a
mile away, and heading about south.
west, which would soon bring her
within range Of the brigantine, whose
course lay due west.
A curl OF smoke soon rose from
the Englishman's deck, and few
seconds later there came the report
of gun. "A pressing invitation for
us to show our colors," remarked La.
fitte. as he watched the shot strike
the water.
A short time passed, with the BLACK
Petrels' crew uneasy and Lopez
swearing softly in his native tongue
The pursuer then began a more per.
sistent firing with her bow-guns, but
none of the shots reached their mark
Presently Lafitte, who was standing
near Lopez, asked quietly, How would
shot work now! Try, and see"
The old gunner. with shout due to
his long repressed feelings, set about
leyeling his gun, calculated the dis
tance, and obtained the proper eleya.
tion.
There was report, soon followed
by trembling of the enemy's spars:
and the brigantine's crew CROW led to
see the result.
You have struck their foremast
just below the futtocks." announced
Lafitte, looking through his glass.
Aye, sir; and will sing them an
other such sweet song said Lopez
coolly, watching his men reload the
gun.
The enemy had meantime come a
little closer. and was dropping shot
viciously about the brigantiLe.
Lopez, make haste with the gun!
cried Laro, with an oath. "Glve them
dose such as will set them to re
pairing damages. and"-turning to the
crew-"should she get close enough
The Holly chieftain., 1905-02-24

condition. there was nothing to fear
from her. as the distance between the
vessis was too great for advantage
Gus firing. even had the Englishman
been in proper form TO continue the
fight.
Laro was breathing heavily. in brok-
en- gasps; and beckoning to Lafitte,
he asked to have sent away those who
were about him, still striving to check
the blood tina. flowed so freely as to
soak the red of the divan until it
showed black.
Lafitte sent the others away, and
sitting down by the dying man. took
one of the hands that were already
growing cold.
Jean, you will take care of La
zalie?' And Laro's black eyes. their
mockery forever slain. looked at him
with appealing wistfulness.
Lafitte nodded, and pressed the
hand he held.
She will have plenty OF wealth, as
you know; see that 1t Is delivered to
her safely. and kept securely after
ward. Take the girl away. Jean: take
her to the nuns, in New Orleans. as
should have done before this; and
do you and she have the church say
masses for my soul. My soul" he re
peated. in a quick gasp. ITO where
will my soul go?"
AS Lafittes lips parted to speak. the
dying man. as il divining what he
might be about to say. cried with a
sudden burst of strength. mo. no
boy; try to tell me no soothing lies
Living. never knew fear; and dying
l scorn it! Ah-Madre de Dios.
Christ have mercy!"
And with this last cry, Laros voice
was stilled forever.
Lafitte's heart repeated the prayer
as he folded the dead mans hands
across the broad chest: and scarcely
had he done this when he was startled
by the noise of a commotion above
him.
Stopping only to draw a blanket
over the face and form of the dead, he
went on deck. where number OF ex
| cited men were gathered on the side
The Holly chieftain., 1905-02-24

a souvenir by any other name would
probably cost less.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-02-24

Your grocer returns your money II you don't
like Sching's Best.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
TO PRESERVE GREAT VOICES

British Museum Officially Adopts the
Photograph.
The British museum has approved of
q suggestion for the preservation Of
photograph records of the voices Of
prominent singers, orators. actors and
the works of instrumentalists. When
the idea was first submitted to the
trustees the objection was raised that
the records would not be Of a sufficient
" permanent character. This objec-
ton has, however, now been removed,
and the records for the national collec-
ton will be master records Of nickel.
from which records for service may be
nodded as desired. A similar collec-
ton is already being formed in Italy.
The collection for the British museum
Is to be started at once. All the most
prominent public men, singers and mu-
siclans Of the day will he requested to
make records. AS years go by the col
lection will increase in value and size,
and it is certain to become one of the
most valued Of the nations treasures.
The records, however. will not be avail
able for immediate use. but will be re-
served for reproduction in the next
Notwithstanding American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
BUTTONHOLED HANDKERCHIEF.

BUTTONHOLED HANDK IRCHIEC.
stitches, and the scallops are outlined
with the narrowest to be found edge Of
lace.
Even brussels lace has been "adapt.
3D." the graceful brussels lace braid
twisted like braiding on a bit Of linen,
the material in the loops cut out and
the open space filled in with a cobweb
done in the finest linen thread made.
On the corners the twist is a little lar.
ger, the opening a little bigger, and
the space Is filed in with a couple of
cobwebs. Another row Of a wider
braid edges the handkerchief.
Nothing could be prettier for trim
ming handkerchiefs than va%lenciennes
lace, and there are a hundred ways of
using it, from the old fashioned styles
to fluffy little affairs with borders
slashed in points, each trimmed with
lace rufles. a pretty treatment is
using three rows of lace insertion, grad
uating in width, the narrowest next to
the linen center.
Those little glove handkerchiefs, six
inches square, make ideal foundations
for trimming with lace, and your hand
kerchief Is half done when 1t Is begun,
as you've no tiresome hemstitching to
do before you begin with the lace.
Embroidery-that fine, delicate work
ing of exquisitely delicate vines and
blossoms--is hardest Of all to do and
makes the heaviest of eye strains.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
ElcctrOcutiOn Of Insects,

An apparatus for killing injurious in
sects by electricity has been invented
by q Russian. \ dynamo is so placed
upon Il hand Il that NJ electricity il
engcndered while the car is standin:
still. When in motion the current pass
es into the ground through the irol
wheels of the car upon side and
upon the other through the points OF
brushes Of copper wire, which are fas
tened in the a Of the car so as to b,
a few inches above the ground. The
result is said to be that all insects il
the vicinity Of the copper brushes art
killed as If by lightning.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06

the end Of each
piece is hung another ring covered in
the same way. Then safety pins Of as
sorted sizes are pinned through the
rings. Pale blue is about as pretty as
any color II can use.
Court plaster Is a very important
and useful thing that Invariably gets
mislaid even when it is kept in the
little case that druggists usually sup
ply with 1t, and there is no doubt that
1t should have a recognized and get-at.
able place in every house. A white
glazed cardboard box that has m outer
covering into which the box proper
s~lides-such a box Is the first requisite
for the cas- Some Photographic paste
and a pretty piece Of brocaded ribbon
the width Of the length Of the box, half
a yard Of narrow ribbon to match or
contrast with the other and a piece Of
silk elastic long enough to go round
he sides Of the box without stretching
are the materials needed.
Cover the box with the silk ribbon,
n piece being used for bottom, sides
and top, starting from the bottom and
folding the ribbon previously covered
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
Trolley Mail box.

H. NJ. Royalty, Il Missouri farmer,
has devised a novel method Of saving
effort in securing the mail left at his
gate every day by the rural deliverer.
1t is a trolley mail box, by which the
mail can be drawn to the house by a
strong cord. Poles are erected, on
which are placed wires for a small
tram system, the motive power being
supplied through an extra cord attach.
ed to a crank. Mr.. Royalty said, 1.-THE
device is a great convenience for lazy
men like myself and a time saver for q
busy man."-St. Louis Republic.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
PRETTY BRUSH POCKET.
Hygienic and Useful Christmas Pres
ent-HOV 1t IL Made.

Hygienic and Useful Christmas Pres
ent-H0w 1t IL Made.
The germ fad has now reached the
care of hairbrushes, which, according
to an authority, must never be left ex-
posed on the dressing table. For this
purpose the brush pocket seen in the
picture Is especially designed. 1t makes
a charming and hygienic Christmas of.
fering.
Linen is the material usually EN-.
ployed for Il pocket of this kind, and
one of dark color is most %serviceable
for the purpose. The model is in blue
linen dotted all over with French dots.
1t measures thirteen inches in length
and nine inches across from scallop to
scallop in the upper part and seven
inches in the narrow part below the
scallops. The shape al be easily cop
led from the illustration, but it would
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06

point apart being reached ut its con
nection with the rod of the gate. Nor
mally the gates are swung across thu
track, but when u train approaches the
danges Of tbs wheels Of the railroad
a will engage the bars and press
them in toward the rail on each side
The rods. being connected to the bar
are also pushed in, the mechanism op
Grating to swing the gates across the
road.
When the train has passed the action
OF a spring bar causes the gates tc
swing back automatically across the
track. This apparatus would perform
the double function of keeping traffic
of the tracks when a train Is passing
and Of preventing stray animals, etc.
from wandering along the track when
the highway is open.-Pittsburg Dis.
patch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
Does. Borax Cause Appendicitis,

A new explanation OF the origin Of
appendicitis is given by a writer In the
Clinical Journal. He thinks it may be
due to the widespread use Of boracic
acid as a food p~reservative. He says
boracic acid has an irritating effect on
the alimentary tract when it Is swal.
lowed. The .infamed mucous men,
brane offers a favorable soil for the
growth Of the peculiar pus forming
germs and enables them to multiply
and enter into the depths Of and de.
stroy the underlying tissues.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06

he well to cut it out in newspaper first.
Fold the paper SC that you make only
n line Of cutting; then both sides will
be exactly alike, as the fold will be the
center.
The edge is cut in scallops and has a
knot stitch worked with silk In each
scallop. The dotted design may either
be worked with silk or with mercerized
cotton. The pocket for the brush Is
cut five and one-half inches deep and
ID laid to form a box plait. The sides
on the lower edge are scalloped, and
the upper part Of the plat is feather
stitched round. The lower corners are
ornamented with clusters Of ribbon
loops, and there are loops at the top to
hang it up by.
Pockets Of this description are to be
Bought made up ready for the embroid-
cry. for which the pattern is marked
out.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
Electrically Grown Peas.

In a field of barley it was found by
Professor Lemstrom that the part
treated electrically produced a crop 81
per cent better than the part not 80
treated. Potatoes, carrots and celery
showed an Improvement Of 80 to 70
per cent. Cabbages, peas and turnips.
however, were found to be better with.
out electricity. But later experiments
showed that electrically treated peas,
when copiously supplied with water,
were Is per cent better than the un.
Decentralization Globe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
Desert Iand.-Ftnal Proof,

UNITED STATES LAM OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS. Mont, Nov. Is, 1908.
Notes IL here y given that
JOSEPH L. MILLE0AN,
OF Gold Butte, Mont, has filed notice Of intention
to make proof on hie desert.land claim No. T302
for the M NEk, SEA MEX, section II, town
EMP % north, range : east, lot !, section I. town
en1p 20 north, range 3 east, before John Mellow:
Butte. Mont, ON Saturday, the 3Oth day Of De
He names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said land;
Anthony II. Fey. John q. Fey, william J. Mos
ley and John 8. Odell, all Of Gold Butte, Mont.
j. NJ. B~URL1NGAME. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
Notice OF Final Proof.
UNITED STATES LAND UrrIcR.

UNITED STATS LAND OPFICR,
49, GREAT FALLS, Mont, Nov. IL, 1906.
notice is hereby given thu the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention TO make
dnal proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof Will he made before Chas. II. Boyle, L.
Montana, On Thursday, December 2lst, 1905, viz
WILLIAM K. 5. McCORD,
wno made homestead entry No. l1,445. for the
EN- NWA, SWh NWA. NWI SWA section ~,
township ~ hortu, range ) east.
ne names the following Witnesses to prove his
con.inuous residence upon and cultivation Of
eAia land, viz: Frank .Adams, Joseph Bratth.
Waite, James Ross and Isaac G. McCcrd, al Of
Mghwood, Mont
JIM. BURLlNGAME. Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
HANDkCRCHiEFS AS GIFTS.

They Are Dainty Christmas Remem.
brances-The Use Of Lace.
The fashion Of making your own
handkerc!!iefs or of making them for
the various gift times in the year Is
growing very rapidly. Kinds are be-
ing attempted that ten years ago would
have been considered impossible.
The prettiest Of them are quite sim
pie. depending upon the beauty Of the
handiwork for their chief charm. Some
are trimmed with the merest edge of a
ecallop. buttonholed with the tiniest of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
Fan Shaped Nirhtdress Case.

A fan shaped nightdress case is a
preferred style just now with Christ
mas givers. 1t has a wide sash bow
where the sticks should be. The case
Is of brocade or lace over satin. Either
a thick cord Or a plated lace edges it.
and sometimes ribbons are run on to
simulate the sticks. but the big bow is
always in evidence.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06

cry ring about an
inch In diameter
is covered in but
tonhOle stitch
with embroidery
silk. To this ring
are fastened three
lengths Of inch
wide ribbon. At
tho nnA ~ nonh
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
What to Make
For Christmas
Safety Pin Holdees, Glove NsNders and
Court Plaster Cases Are Useful
Gifts md Are Easily
Constructed

~ VERYBODY will soon be Won
dering what to give everybody
else for a Christmas present.
The average woman prefers
to make her " gifts, and certainly
a token which brings with it the loving
thought and handiwork Of the donor is
doubly app eciated. For the clever
worker who is on the lookout for new
ideas the following suggestions may
prove useful.
A pretty and easily made little re-
memhrance Is a safety pin holder. To
fashion this trile an ordinary embroid.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
AUTOMATIC RAILWAY GATES.
Operated BY the Weight Of APPROACH
ing Trains.

OpeFNteO ~ the weight OF ApptOuCus
ing Trains.
The automatic railway gate shown
IN the Illustration here is the invention
OF a Pennsylvania. In this apparatus
the gates, four in number. are hinged
to as many posts placed at the corners
of the crossing. Mounted on the bot
tom OF each post and extending out
ward is a rod which passes through
openings In the rail. the inner end Of
this rod connecting with a bar which
extends inside and along the track.
The space between the bar and the
track gradually increases, its farthest
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
SAFETY PIN HOLDER.

SAFETY PIN HOLDER.
with paste) all round. The ends of the
inner box must be slit down at the cor.
ners and some Of the Photographic
paste applied to the sides. It is then
slipped into the outer covering, there
to remain as a fixture. A piece Of the
br0caded ribbon the size of the open
ends is now covered with paste and
N end placed within the box. After
pressing it carefully this ribbon is
brought to the end Of one of the cut
down pieces, over it, then along the
bottom Of the box and the section ut
the other end and, returning to it's
starting point, covers in this way the
ends as we'll as the bottom of the box.
Now make a line down the hinged
parts, so as to allow them when dry to
be turned up to close. Divide the
narrow ribbon in half and. placing it
under the ends of the silk elastic, tack
them right through the inner box as
well as through the ribbon covering, so
that the elastic will not slip off when
moved from either end. Exactly oppo-
site where it fastens stitch the elastic
and the other half of the narrow rib
bon to the side of the box and tie in
dainty little bows.
Another useful continuance to make
Is q glove mender. Make a pretty
bow Of colored ribbon about two
inches wide and tie it through a fairly
large crocheted silk ring. Make a
tiny needlecase Of three layers Of thin
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
GEORGE l.. OVERFIELD.

Vent, L on the left shoulder. Horses brsnde.
r on left shoulder. Range, ShOnkin and Arrow
creek. r. o. address, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-12-06
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