davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News.
Tidal Wave Covers Part of Kingston.
Entire Coast Line Changed.
Feared Island Will Sink.
Floods Compel Factories to Close.
Thousands Driven From Homes.
House Votes Salary Increase
Supreme Court Releases Bone.
United States Brings Suits.
Legislature Receiving Bills
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Young Decision Sweeping.
Oskaloosa Boys Life Crushed Out
Grinnell Relief Fund Proves Ele-
phant.
l. O, O. F. Home Dedication.
Whole College Quarantined.
Rainsbarger Answers Billig
PAGE FOUR
/, Editorial.
Fool Girls"
The Farm Wives Chance.
Booth Tarkingtol's New Story.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions ard Notes.
Talking About The Times-Republi-
can,
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa and Seattle Exposition.
Review Of the Sports.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
LEGAL News.
I Central to Lay Much Steel.
Lets $12o,0OO Contract.
Nothing But Corn and Hogs.
Elevators OverlOading Cars.
Some Interesting; Marriage Figures.
Would Remove .Anson Administrator
League Meeting Postponed.
Aged Minstrel in Hospital.
PAGE EIGHT.
General News.
Wheat Closed Easy.
Corn in Sympathy With Wheat.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Recover Losses.
Roosevelt Favors Ship Subsidy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
ToDAYs COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down by Iowa.
AinkAa& Trihnaal

Opinion. Handed Down by Iowa's
Highest Tribunal.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines Jan. 1S.-The following
decisions were handed down by the su-
preme court today:
State OF Iowa VS.. Waterbury, appel
liant, Linn district. Reversed.
State Of Iowa ex rel. Bone VS.. Bar1.,
appellant, Jones district. Affirmed
Overholzer, appellant, VS.. Christelin-
sen, Tama district Affirmed.
Dye VS.. Augar, appellant, Grundy
district. Affirmed.
McNees. appellant, VS.. School town
ship. Page district. Affirmed.
Anderson VS.. Acheson, appellant, Lee
district Affirmed
Peak, appellant, VS.. Bidinger, Buch-
anan district. Reversed.
Chehak VS.. Battles appellant, Jones
district. Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
General News.

which may prove fatal. Hines is a
Clear Lake resident. and has been en-
ployed at the plaat for the past few
months in the ca pacity of laborer. He
was assisting in he placing of one of
the big rotary kins, when he lost his
balance, falling backward. He struck
the hard, frozen ground with awful
force
Hines was taken to the Black Hotel
on the plant grounds, where he has
been given the Test Of care.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
HAND TORN TO SHREDs
Willis Ellis, Young Man of Montour,
Suffers Bad Accident While Rabbit
Huntins-Hand Must Be Amputated.

Special to Times Republican.
Montour, Jan. 1s-willie Ellis, the Is
year old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Ell
lis, and a cousin who is here from
Wisconsin on visit, started to go rab-
bit hunting yesterday afternoon and
stopped to try the gun by shooting at
mark. AS the former shot, the gun
exploded when he had a hold of i:
with his left hand. The hand was torn
into shreads, the thumb being torn
completely off. The physicians fear that
it will be necessary to amputate the
hand Just above the wrist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
FELL FROM scAFFoLDING.

EmpIoye at Mason City Cement Plant
May Die From Injuries.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Jan 1s.-His left shoul-
der dislocated. collar bone broken, and
a. scalp wourld over the left ear.
which may prove serious, were the in
juries suffered by Dan Hines. an en-
ploye at the Northwestern States
Portland Cement Company's plant, in
falling from the scafrolding on one
of the buildings. It Is also feared
that he received internal injuries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Traffic ParaIyzed.

Louisville, Jan. 1S.-RiVer traffic, es-
pecially the coal trade, is paralyzed.
Business houses along the river front
are suffering heavy loss. The city street
car and interurban service is suspend
ed in many sections of the city. Evans
willie reports the Ohio still rising, with
hard rains along the Wabash.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

the streets or are being thrown into
trenches.
The fearsome extent of the appalling
calamity that has visited the capital Oh
Jamaica has not yet been recorded 10
the outside world and 1t Is doubtful u
even the people of Kingston them
selves are yet aware of the full extent
of the disaster that overwhelmed them
last Monday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Eastern Kentucky Flooded.

Lexington, KY, Jan. 1S.-Flood con-
ditions continue all over eastern Ken
lucky today. Heavy rains are falling
and the Licking, Big Sandy and Red
rivers have all overfiowed their banks.
Many small towns have been inundated
and inhabitants are leaving the houses
in boats
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Senators, Representatives and
Delegates May Receive $500
After March a, 1907
OTHER INCREASES VOTED UPON
These Raise the Salaries Of vios Prss.5
ident, Speaker and cabinst Msmbsrs
to $4,000 Per Ysar-Jamaica Rs.iss
Bill Passed by s.nate-o Other Wssh-
inston News.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-By vote o.
1873 to 95. the house today voted that
the salaries of senators and represen-s
tatives, and delegates from Porto
Rico, Hawaii and Alaska, be increase
ed to $500 per year, after March 4.
1907, fixing the salaries Of the vice
president, speaker and members Of the
cabinet at $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

Washington. Jan. 1s.-A wireless
message, from Rear. Admiral Evans, re-
ceived early today. states the United
States cruiser Yankton arrived at
Kingston at midnight last night with
further medical supplies and two As
sociated Press reporters on board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Fr.+ernaI Banker. Install officers.

The officers recently elected by Mar
shall Lodge, No s5. F'raternal Bankers
Reserve. were installed Thursday
night as follows: President, A. w.
Nutz; vice president, P. w. Watson;
chaplain, Mrs. Sarah West; secretary,
Miss Anna Todd; conductor, Miss May
Beerhle; assistant conductor, D. Ken
nedy; keeper of decorations. ]. B.
West; sentinel, r. B. Guliher; guard,
Mrs. H. Boswell; musician, Mrs E. L.
Jones; physician, DR.. w F. David;
trustees, D. g. Good, P. w. Watson and
Mrs. d. Kennedy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Senate Favors Military pilI.

Washington, Jan. Is. The senate to-
,day passed the Warren bill, iacreasirg
me military corps OF the army. The
total increase, which Is to reach IL
ln1asinlun in five years, u s.1S7 ofl1
GERS and men. r.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
DoLLIvER GRANTS PETITION.

s. J. Robertson Gets Postmastership
Appointment at Fort Dodge.
Special to Times-Republicah.
F't. Dodge, Jan. 18.-S. ]. Robertson
is to be postmaster Of Fort Dodge. hls
appointment being the result Of . Pc
tition of 1000 names of business and
professional men to Senator D0lliver
last fall. Mr.. Robertson IL Q pioneer
who has been a successful business
man and stands high in the commun-
ity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
ApoLpHus BUSCH wons :. a
Millioner Brewer III With passss ilIos.i ION
Suffers Another aelapse.

ST. Louis, Jan. 1S.-It became known
today that Adolphus Busch, the mill
lionaire brewer, who was attacked with
pneumonia several weeks ago, suffered
another relapse Wednesday night and
his condition is again reported grave.
Since the third relapse, he has not
been able to lie down, and sits con-
stantly in his big arm chair, subjected
to attacks Of severe coughing, and does
not sleep well. He spent fairly good
night last night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
FELL FIFTY FEET KILLED.

Charles HammeI Was WORKING on a
ScaffoIding at Dubuque.
Special 10 Times Republican.
Dubuque, Jan. 18.-Charles Hammel
aged 20 years, Chicago carpenter,
employed here, fell fifty feet from a
scaffold this morning, and was instant
ly killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Conditions at Jackson.

Jackson, KY, Jan. 1S.-The Kentucky
river has risen eighteen feet here in
the past two days. The stream passes
thru Frankfort and empties into the
Ohio at Carollton, fifty miles above
louisville
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Brownsville Action Postponed.

0rVWHov51o 'Ss10H r0tsf0sves79
Washington. Jan. 1s.-At the sug-.
gestion of Keen, the senate today post-s
poned further consideration Of the
Brownsville resolution, until next
Monday.
The senate agreed to Kittridge's res-I
olution instructiiSg the secretary 81
commerce and labor to investigate the
Lumber trust
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Jamaica Relief Bill Passed.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-The senate.
today passed, without discussion, the:
Jamaica relief bill, Immediately upon
its receipt from the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Cuban Consul Among the Dead.

Havana, JAM 1S.-A wireless mes
sage was received here today from
Admiral Evans announcing that the
Cuban consul at Kingston was killed
during the recent earthquake, and add
ing that no other official Is known to
have lost his life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Asked to Continue Shipments.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1S.-The Atlantic
Fruit Company today received two
cablegrams from Jamaica. Nothing
was said as to the probable loss OF
life, but the company was urged to
continue shipments to Kingston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Thousand Driven From Home.

Portsmouth. o.. Jan. 1s.-The river
exceeds fifty seven feet here and is
now rising two inches per hour Nearly
a thousand people have been driven to
shelter in the schools and vacant
buildings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
BaIIinqer is Nominated.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The president
today nominated Richard A. Ballingers
OF Seattle, Wash, to be commissioner
general Of the land office to succeed.
w. A. Richards who retires March ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
EAT THEIR CHILDREN
So Great Are tho Famine Horrors in
Central China, That Natives Are
Not Only Consuming Their Of
spring, But Human Flesh is Sold on
the Market.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 1s.--Further ad-
vices received from Shanghai. tell of
increasing horrors regarding the great
famine in central China. The cores
pondent Of Echo de Chine says that in
two districts of Sinchow and Paichow,
the starving people are eating their
children. Plants and grass, which fur
nished food for many, have disappear
ed, and there are not even any roots to
eat. The correspondent says that cases
of cannibalism are many In the abb
sence Of ordinary food, he found human
flesh actually being sold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
ANOTHER QUAKE IN EUROPE.

Russia and Scotland Both Visited by
Severe Shocks.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 1S.-Two violent
earth shocks were experienced in Kuba.
government of Baku at 5 this morning
Kuba has population of over 10000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Still Risino at jronton.

Ironton. o., Jan. 1S.-A hundred
families here have been driven out Of
their homes by the flood The river Is
fifty-fee and rising an inch and half
per hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

waters are causing considerable dam
age along the West Fork river, be-
tween this city and Weston and Buck
hannon 1t is still raining heavily here
and UP the river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

Havana, Jan. 1s,-Rear Admiral
Evans, in message to the cruiser
Columbia, here. states that huge tidal
wave has changed the coast line Of
Jamaica, leaving the entire south side
of Kingston under wterA No bay Is
reported left, and the whole coast line
IS reported sinking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
wouLp-RE ASSASSIN CRAZY.
Fred EIerbrock, Chicago, Tried te
Murder JUDGE CUTTING.

Chicago, Jan. 1s.-Fred Elerbrock.
who, on December 81, attempted to
assassinate Judge Charles S. Cutting.
was today adjudged insane, and sent
to the asylum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

GLASGOW. Jan. Is. = Slight earth
quake shocks We're felt at Oban. Scot
land, yesterday. No damage ensued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Arkansas SUES TRUSTS.

Standard Oil and Big Packets ChaF0o0
With Violations.
Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 49, Suits for
the alleged violation Of the anti trust
laws of the state were filed today by
district attorneys against the Waters
Pierce OIL Company, and Armour.
Hammond, Morris and Cudahy pack
ing companies. for amounts aggre-i
eating $1,S53,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
MAN PREDICTS OWN FATAL END

Brakeman Ground TO Pieces HOUR
After He ForeteIIs His Dsath.
shelbyville, Ind, Jan. 1S.-William
Warner, IS years old, brakeman on
the Big -Four railroad, made the pre-
diction yesterday morning that his time
had come, and that he would be killed
during the day. An hour later. while
passing over a gravel car, an auto
matte dump opened while the train
was moving, and Warner was thrown
under the wheels and ground to
pieces
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
SOUTHWEST is IcEsouND.

Telegraph and Telephone Service All
Directions From Kansas City, De-
moralized.
Kansas City, Jan. 1s-This portion
of the southwest is still plastered with
a thick coating of ice which con-
dttion has existed for forty -eight
hours today. There is little prospect
for immediate relief. Late yesterday
a warm rain fell, but during the night
freezing weather turned this to sleet,
placing the third coating Of ice over
the ground and wires, within as many
days. The telegraph and telephone
service in all directions from Kansas
City, is still demoralized, and trains
are delayed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
JUDGE cARNEs SUSTAINED.

Denied Writ Of Prohibition in Case Of
Hareis' Trial.
Frankfort, KY, Jan. 1s.-In the court
of appeals today, the petition for writ
of prohibition to prevent Judge
Carnes from trying the case of Judge
James Hargis, charged with the mur-
der of Dr. Cox, was denied. The decis-
ion sustains Carnes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
JOHN r. WALSH INDICTED.
Serious Charge Against Former Presi
dent Of the Chicago National Bank.

Chicago, Jan. 1s.-John R. Walsh,
former president of the Chicago Ma
tional Bank, has been indicted by the
federal grand jury, for alleged mis-
management of the funds of the bank.
The indictment contains 1872 counts
Walsh will not be arrested at pres
ent 1t was decided that the bond of
$50, 900 under which he now enjoys lib
erty is sufficient for the present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
"FATHER COFFIN" BETRAYED.
Former Inmate Of Hope Hall Forfeits
Bond Of 5000.

Bond OF S2OO.
Special to es-Republican.
Ft. Dodge, Jan. AS.--After series of
crimes, Edward Klein has forfeited the
bond of 5000 which Father Coffin" had
put up for him. Klein was a former
inmate of Hope hall, where he had gone
after sentence of in the penitentiary,
in the hope Of being reformed After
forging number Of checks and being
released on bond, he has disappeared
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS CT TODAY.
The Weather.

Sun rises, Jan. 49, 1915; sets, 5:07
Iowa--Cloudy and warmer tonight;
Saturday rain or SHOW.
South Dakota-Fair and warmer to-
night; Saturday fair, except sonw In
the west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Effected BY Mason city!

Or9dnJzaItOH GUeCSoo Uy W1v0u WY
Commercial Club and Farmer.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. Jan. 1s.-The Commef-
cial Club and farmers decided to organ
ize county fair association last night.
They will build a mammoth stock pa
vilion. The first meeting will be hdl6
in the fall. Five hundred shares ~
sell ct $40 each. Z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
Chaos Still Prevails and Definite Re-
port. Concerning Fatalities Not Yet
compiled-Effort Being Made to Inn
prove the Cable serviee-onIy Ono
Crippled Line Working and That
Far From Kingston.

London, Jan. 1s.-A special dispatch
from Kingston, dated the 18th, says:
There has been no tidal wave. De-
fences at Port Royal We're destroyed
and the Palisades broken thru. Black
mud is coming to the surface.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
CATHOLIC woRkMEN ADJOURN.
Choose La Crosse, Wis, as Their Next
Meetinq Place,

Special TO Tlnes-RepubI1can.
Iowa City, Jan. 1s.-The Catholic
Workmen of America closed their an
nual convention here today. Joseph
Jirousek, Of Plattsmouth, Neb.. was
elected president. The next meeting
place is La Crosse. Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
VICTORY FOR RADICALS.

Election Returns Received From
Trans-caspian Territory, Russia.
St Petersburg, Jan. 1s-The first
election returns received from the
Trans Caspian territory, where the
elections We're held earlier than else
where show an overwhelming victory
for the radicals.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
s.ptzoff's Assassin Executed.

Tver, Russia, Sept. 1s.-The assass-
in of Governor Septzoff was executed
today. The man was not identified.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
TWO MILLION CEMENT DEAL.
Plants Of the lola Company at Daven.
port and lola Sold.
sanaial 20 Tine.i.I3erllolican.

davenport, Jan. 1s.-The lola Port
land Cement Company, with headquar-
ters in Davenport, Iowa, and plant
at lola. Kan, was sold to eastern par
ties today. The consideration was 81
100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
GUESTS FEAST ON CATS.
Ohio Man Gets Revenge for Theft o.
Rabbits,

Toledo. O., Jan. 1s.-An ottoville, o.,
man who was feasted on rabbits that
his friends had stolen from him gos
revenge yesterday by giving them a
dinner at which the chief food was
three baked house cats. The tails .;
the cats had been shaved to resemble
rabbits and the guests did not realize
..ha. they had eaten cats until the din
ner was ended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18

West Virginia Contributes.
Clarksburg, w. Va, Jan. 1S.-High
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
FAIRBANKS CHARGE nENlED.

Statement Issued BY Attorney for Vio0
Presidents Son.
Springfield, o., Jan. 1s.-Fred G.
Fairbanks and his uncle, N. n. FAIR
banks, accompanied by Chase Stewart.
his attorney. have arrived home from
Steubenville. Stewart today issued .
statement denying the charge against:
Fairbanks, in which he is alleged to
have sworn falsely in obtaining mar
riage licenses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-18
BREAK in ,LEvEE.

Ohio River Flood Has Disastrous Re-
suit at Shawneetown, I'LL.
Springfield, Jan. 1s.-As the result
of the flood in the Ohio river, the
levee at shawneetown, Ill, broke this
morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-23
AnniversarysSale of Silks

SOC grade Fancy Suit Waist Silks OK
a9c grade of Silks, fine quality, Suit Coz
and VAST weight OOS
$1.00 grade Silks, 1O<
at a yard
81 of "a inch Fouards, HO<
Shades yard ~
Sc grade Of 81 inch Dotted Waist 90
Silks at OOS
csc grade SO Inch Black Taffeta Silks nOI
at a ydro
$1.25 grade of Sc inch Black Tafea OK
de Sole Silks OO>
s1.75 grade of SO inch Black oil boiled ls
Tafeta Ky
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-23

Anniversary Sale of Umbrellas
and ParasOIs
15c and zoe Children's Parasols To-
SOC Ladies' and Misses Black 90
SO>
$1.25 Ladies' black white Parasols @ o.
f7;75 5as,s s. black and eolored . l.3!
The midland journal., 1907-11-01
FINANCIAL

1t is said that Morgan and others
told the big bear traders in Wall
Street to stop their game for a few
days upon pain of further punish
ment if they did not follow that hint.
Philadelphia Company has won the
first victory over those who tried
to have its charter annulled and
those who are heavily interested say
that this is merely forerunner OF
what will result from other attempts.
Morgan is now the accepted finan-
cial leader.
Many Philadelphia brokers refused
to buy any stocks on margin. 1--WE
can't borrow any money, that's the
reason" said one broker, who was
refusing to take speculative orders.
The j. G. Brill Company has de-
clared a dividend of 1% per cent.
on the preferred stock; per cent.
on the common.
w t n g house Manufacturing
shares sold Tuesday at 9S, closing
at 1919. Wednesday the stock fell
to 35 as a result of the troubles of
the comDany.
The midland journal., 1907-11-01
GERMAN BALLOON WON.
Frenchman Second In Flight From
st. Louis To Jersey Coast.

OC. LOUIS 10 Jersey OOaSC.
Washington Especially The Of
fetal air line measurement of the
flight of the two leading balloons in
the international race from St. Louis,
as computed at the Geological Sur
vey, follows:
st. Louis (Forest Park to Asbury
Park, 1884 miles; st. Louis (Forest
Park) to Herbertsville. N. j., 1914.
The Pommern landed at Asbury
Park, the longest distance travelled
by the competitors, and the Isle de
France landed at Herbertsville, next
in distance.
All of the data relating to the
anchorage of the balloons has been
telegraphed to Washington and the
preparation of map of the fight
has been begun by William Welch,
chief draughtsman of the Signal
Corps, U. s. A. 1t is expected that
the Aero Club of America will adopt
these figures and award prizes ac-
cordingly.