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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
BEAcHEY WINS DIRIGIBLE
BALLOON RACE AT ST. LOUIS
Rv Associated Press.

BY ASSoclaleu HiSSS'
S,r LOUIS Oct. 23.-Sailing to wind
ward and return, over a course measur-
inc mile and half from the start to
the finish. Lincoln Beachey of Toledo to-
dav won the dirigible balloon, or airship.
,-o.e which marked the close of st. Louis
acronautic carnival of 1907.
The prize was $1,000. In his Beachey ar
shin a cigar-shaped machine, propeileo
bv gasoline motor, the winner covered
the distance in four minutes anu ioi.y
seconds. Jack Dallas, in the Strobel air.
chin a sister craft to the Beachey, won
second nlace in 610 while Capt. Thomas
9 Iso1Gwin of New York, in the Cali
fornia Arrow, was third in 7:O5. rourtn
comnetitor. the Comet entered by Cnarles
TnNsdorfer of Omaha and sailed by
Thomas Wild, did not complete the first
trial of the course the motor breaking.
The race as finally arranged was
start -at-will affair, with eacn cohtestahe a. !
having three trials. Beachey MADE the
hest time Of the first round, 7:1b, and did
rot start again until the Arrow had
made a record of 7:05 on its last attempt.
Then the Beachey ship started on the
hest flight of the day. Heading mis- car
directly into the wind and veering but
the slightest degree in the gusts, the Dig
craft sailed to the turning point, "neeieo
aroupc in its own length ana came Wniri-
ing back before the breeze at q speeo M
which must have approximated fifty
miles an hour. The precision with wnicn
the ship was handled was marvellous ana
the airship was brought to the ground
within a few feet of the grandstano.
II malxing his last flight, Beachey met
Dallas returning In the StropeL rney
exchanged greeting in midair and the
spectacle of two flying machines passing
at fun speed with propellers whirring and
motors chugging reused the Watching
trrongs to high pitch Of enthusiasm.
The California Arrow. which performed
50 splendidly in the trials of yesterday
did not behave so we'll today and the
owner and operator had some difficulty
In keeping his craft on its course His
Continued on Page seveno
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
GERMAN AIRSF4IP WINS,
COVERING $50 MILE
SON ANSWERS MOTHERS
"HUSBAND WANTED" AID
MatronIy Woman Tries Matrimonial
Columns, Wears Flowers,
Meets Her Own Boy as
Prospective Spouse

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-All the fash
ionables in Burlington, N. j., an ola
and aristocratic town, are laughing at
the recontre which matronly widow.
who lives on Federal street there, forced
upon herself.
The widow, although well known, Is
best described by this personal which
she placed in Philadelphia newspaper
"a lady of mature age, but looking
young and feeling SO; tall blonde, I'M
posing and graceful, and at the same
time well-to-do, desires to marry. Ad-
dress -"
The lady, who is no older than she
feels, chose her affinity from the writer's
of many letters she received. Quickly
an interview was arranged--she, wearing
bunch of lilies of the valley In her
corsage, was to wait at the Pennsyl-
vania railroad station; he, with red
red rose in his coat lapel, was to arrive
on the 9:37 a. I'm. New York express
eastbound, yesterday.
The widow, looking extremely youthful
and handsome, waited at the CHI, the
station; the express stopped; from car
dropped her stalwart son.
Hello, mother" he cried, what are
you doing here?'
Next instant he saw the bunch Of
lilies of the valley; she, the rose he wore
She blushed far redder than the rose
and was seized with an opportune f1t Of
coughing, which could not hide her con-
fusion, however.
"I-I got-off toto get paper" STAN
mered her son.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
ENA CHARTER
ANGED FOR GANG
DRESSED AS MAN, SHE
SEEKS MISSING HUSBAND
Woman Arrested In New York for
Wearing Attire Of Male Says
She Followed Spouse
from Alaska

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-7In the arrest last
night OF young woman in Sixth avenue
for masquerading in male attire, the po-
lice Of the Tenoerloin found most un-
usual case to investigate. She told them
that in the last few weeks she had visited
nearly every saloon and resort in the
Tenderloin in search of her husband, who
deserted her In Alaska.
She gave her name as Mrs. Dorothy
Clarke though she admitted later that
that name might be fictitious. Though
she is SO years old, she appears to be q
youth of Is or 10 in her natty boys suit
She wore gray check coat and trousers
of stylish cut, black silk string tie. g
pair of boys' tan shoes, a white soft shirt
and gray soft hat. Her brown hair was
cut short and parted on the side.
Mrs Clarke has little dark slantine
eyes of the Eskimo or Japanese type and
her skin Is a gray, ashy hue.
you look like an Eskimo to me-" said
Lieut.. Lake.
"We'l, was born In Alaska and know
something about the Eskimo" answered
Mrs. Clarke.
Later she confided to the matron that
She at one time wore Eskimo clothing in
Alaska and that made her think OF dom
ing trousers to go In search Of her hus-
band.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
STRANDED VESSEL
rs PREY OF WAVES
STEAMER QUEEN CHRISTINA
LIKELY TO BE TOTAL LOSS
Ship Caught on Rocks Is Exposed to
Heavy seas-storm Probably
VIII Pound Her to
Pieces
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CRESCENT CITY, CAL, Oct 23.-The
stranded steamer Queen Christina lies
in the same position she took when she
lran aground. The sea continues smooth
and the upper deck has been dry ever
since the accident. The steamer lies In
such position that she will be ex-
posed to the southeast and southwest
storms and to the neayy seas which
occur here.
A twist in the hull at the aft port
stanchion Is noticeable. There Is sandy
bottom amidships with rocks fore and
aft. A boat containing some OF the
crew went out to the wreck yesterday
and removed their clothing and other
personal effects.
1t is the opinion of local seafaring men
that the first heavy storm will pound
the steamer to pieces. There Is no
chance to salvage the heavy articles
aboard from seaward. as 1t is too late
in the season and because there are too
many sunken rocks around the steamer.
1t is probable cable will be run to the
shore and by this means thousands Of
dollars worth of provisions will be
saved. The steamer Navarro could not
get near lie wreck, which lies 1000 feet
from the shore. The submerged rocks
extend several hundred feet outside of
the Queen Christina.
The officers and crew are still here,
awaiting orders.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
GREAT PROGRESS MADE
BY WESTERN PACIFIC
Stockholders of New Gould Line
Meet-The Present Board
of Directors Is
Reelected
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2s.-Stockhold-
ers of the Western Pacific Railroad
company held their annual mesting yes
terday and reelected the present board
OF directors.
Great progress has been made during
the summer and autumn. Five hundred
and twenty miles of the route have been
graded between Salt Lake City ard San
Francisco; e40 miles Of track have been
laid and work has been commenced on
the 1600-foot tunnel near this city. Grad
ing has been completed on both sides OF
this tunnel, which has already been ex-
cavated to distance OF 500 feet
The board of directors reelected Is
composed of George ]. Gould, e. T. JEFF
frey, W. ]. Bartnett, Edwin Hawley, F,
W. McCutcheon, A. H. Calef " G.
Bogue, j. f. Evans, w. ]. Shotwell. j
Dalzell Brown, Warren Olney, Charles
w. Slack and H. M. Mccartney.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
AGAIN AT WHITE HOUSE
Discusses Southern Trip-says He
Was Touched and Gratified
by Reception Accorded
Him
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-President
Roosevelt reached the White House from
his southern trip this afternoon at
o'clock, exactly on schedule time. He
expressed himself as thoroughly pleased
with his trip.
''I have had delightful time" he
said. 'I am extremely gratified over the
fact that I got bear as the result OF
my hunt and none the less 80 that
had to work twelve days to get 1t. For
the rest I was touched and gratified
beyond measure by the reception I re-
ceived in the south; indeed. at every
place, 10Th north and south.
THE entire twenty-four days have
been full Of both profit and pleasure
and am very glad I made the trip"
The president refused to discuss the
qustion of fusion in New York, but he
let It be known that the step was taken
without his knowledge.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
PACIFIC MAIL LINER
SEARCHED BY SALVADOR
RevoIutionist Thought to Have Taken
Passage on American Vessel.
Troops Try to Find
Him
BY Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2S.-Captain
Kidston of the Pacific Mall liner City Of
Sydney which arrived here today from
the south coast reports that on thu
night of October 2, while lying in the
harbor of Acajutla the steamer was
searched by Salvadoran troops who su-
spected that John Moissante, rebel
leader, was on board.
Soon after the vessel anchored about
a mile from the cruiser Chicago, boat
load of soldiers came on board and after
stating that they had information to the
effect that the revolutionist wanted had
taken passage on the vessel in Nicaragua,
made thorough but unsuccessful search
for him. An hour later another force
made a similar search. Later in the
hight third boat approached the steam
er, but its occupants were not allowed to
board.
Moissante is accused of having seized
and looted the town of Sensonatte, last
spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
MRS. TAFT'S BRIDGE
GAME ENDED BY POLICE
Wife of Secretary Of War Entertained
Her Hostess Notified that
No Gambling Is
Allowed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
MANILA, Oct. 2S.-Mrs. Taft was q
guest at bridge whist party this morn
ing. The local police are making cru
sade against gambling and a policeman
called to inform the hostess that the
law against playing for prizes or money
would be enforced.
Secretary Taft started for Subig Bay
al 12 o'clock tonight to inspect the coast
defenses at the naval base there He
regards the trip as highly important ow-
ing to the impetus given to coast de-
fense work by the Japanese situation.
Secretary Taft will return here tomor-
row night. He opened the university
hospital this afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24

French mack to the city walls but mem
aced the town to the extent that the
French authorities found 1t expedient to
request aid from Spanish warship in
the harbor to repel the attack.
Castle Anfioos, located at Timsour1n
near Mogador. which is known to hold
half million dollars, is endangered by
the advance of the third division under
Mulai Ha1g. The castle is being defend
ed by Caid Anfloos himself, who repre-
sents Sultan Abdul Aziz in the south.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
EASTERN

German balloon victorious in race, sail
ing distance of $50 miles.
Seth Low, former mayor of New York,
discusses trust problems at Chicago civic
conference.
Captains of finance go to aid of New
York banks. Rockefeller says be will
make large loans
Captain Baldwin's California Arrow fails
to win prize in contest of dirigible airships
at st. Louis.
Westinghouse concerns at Pittsburg go
into hands of receivers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
Mohonk Conference in Session

Ry Associated PresH
LAKE MOHONK, N. Y. Oct. 23-The
Lake Mohonk conference which meets
yearly to discuss questions regarding de-
pendent peoples, opened its session today
with many prominent persons present as
delegates. Albert X. Smiley, in discuss
ing the work of the conference. said the
chief question to be discussed was as TO
whether the United States should retain
possession OF the Philippines.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
Five Drowned In Alaska

BY Associated Press
SEATTLE. Wash. Oct. 2s.-Five men
were drowned at Katalia, Alaska Sum
day. October 10. According to informa-
tion brought by the British steapship
Saratoga the dead are j. Higgins. Sey
attic; H. Hendrickson, Port Blakeleyss
Edwin Olson, Arthur Williams and Toney
De Pasquale.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24

York to condition of very few con-
Germs discredited by the operations OF
their officers and to the difference OF
prices of stock and securities as be-
tween New York city and country
banks.
BY Associated Press.
| NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-At 1890 this
morning Frank vanderlip, vice president
of the National City bank, made the fol-
lowing statement:
1.-THE situation has been met. The trust
companies will come to the aid of the
| Trust Company of America. The examil-
alton by the committee appointed to look
into the trust company have found that
| 1t has sufficient assets to warrant pro-
tective action by the committee and such
action has been decided upon"
| Mr.. Vanderlip said that Secretary Cor.
telyou will place enough funds In New
| York banks to meet any emergency.
George W. Perkins, Mr.. Morgan's part
ner, said this morning that he would
probably make some sort of statement
at later hour,
President Thorne of the Trust Company
of America announced at midnight that
his company would open for business at
the usual hour tomorrow with ample funds
to meet all claims.
At 1890 O'Clock T. Pierpont Morgan
and James Stillman, president of the Ma
tional City bank. made a hurried call
upon Secretary Cortelyou at the Man
haitian hotel. Mr.. Morgan declined to say
anything regarding his visit to Mr.. Cor
telyou to discuss the financial situation.
/, but 1t is said statement might be given
out later in the night AS the visit of
Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Stillman to the Sec
retary at so late an hour was unexpected
much interest was aroused In the pos
siple developments arising therefrom.
Rockefeller to the Rescue
John D. Rockefeller has taken an active
interest in the present financial situation
and has arranged to loan large sums 20
members of New lork's financial institu-
tons.
'T'think," said Mr.. Rockefeller to rep
resentative of the Associated Press, that
the existing alarm is not warranted. and
hope the good. common sense of the
American people will control the situation.
Personally have absolute faith in the
future of values of our securities and the
soundness of underlying conditions
Instead OF withdrawing any of my
(Contsnued ON PAGE ssvenA
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
Reauan sues Magazine
Rv Ansociatad .'ress.

By Associated -ress.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 2S.-Former Po-
lice Commissioner Thomas f. Reagan has
begun suit in the United States circuit
court for 100000 damages against the
+. s. Mcclure company and for like
sum against the San Francisco News
company in the superior court of Marin
county. for alleged defamation of char
nctcr. Reagan bases his suit ON an ar
ticle published in the September number
OF McClure's magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
prisoner Run Down by Boat

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct eS.-Run down
by a ferry boat in the bay last night
while attempting to escape on plank
from Alcatraz military prison. where he
was serving an eighteen months sentence
for desertion from the United States
army. a. stllke was rescued from drown
ing by the crew of the steamer. After
being rescued he was returned to the
island as a prisoner
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
FOREIGN

Bridge whist game in which wife of Sec
retary of War Taft was taking hand
stopped by police of Manila.
Emperor Of Austria Is declared by ply
sicians to be convalescent.
French forces are reported to have been
repulsed by Moors.
Secrets of German court circles revealed
in trial of suit for libel against editor
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
CRACK ORIENTAL LINER
SINKS AT HER DOCK
Steamer Empress of China, Owned by
Canadian Pacific Railway,
Goes Down While at
Anchor
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, Oct 2S.--A special
dispatch from Vancouver, B. c.. says;
"The Canadian Pacific Railroad company's
crack oriental liner Empress of China
sank this evening alongside her dock in
this port.
'Her sea cocks must have opened, but
now no one seems to We able to explain it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
vs.
RED TO
Y. BANKS
SITS GO TO RESCUE
TRUST COMPANY
D. ROCKEFELLER LOANS
LARGE SUMS
Situation Has Been Met, According to
VanderIlp-Morga and Still
man Confer with
CorteIyou

Bv Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-ComptroIicr
of the Currency RidgeIy today gave
out n statement saying that the general
feeling indicates an absolutely sound
situationy that there wns not the slight
est need Of apprehension OF the banks
and trusts of the countryj that the
banks of the several cities have every
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
cracksmen Arrested

BY ABsociated FTe1s.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2S.--with chisel
and crowbar three cracksmen were dis
covered at work on the safe ir saloon
at Kearney and Merchant streets shortly
after O. clock this morning. All were
armed, but were overpowered by the
police.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
FRENCH, HARD
PRESSED BY
1000 MOORS
GENERAL DRUDE CALLS ON
SPANISH FOR HELP
CASA BLANCA MENAcED BY
TRlBEsMEN
Castle Near Moyadors Containing Half
a Million Dollars, Defended
by suItan's Chief
Commander

BY Associated Press.
TANGIER, Oct 23.-According to semi
official information received at the Span
ish legation here the French forces at
Casa Blanca under the command of Gen.
Drude suffered serious repulse at the
hands Of the Moors on Monday.
Moorish troops estimated to number
1000 men and equipped with field guns
and modern rifles not only drove the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
To Try steve Adams
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SPOKANE. oct. 2s.-The second trial
of Steve Adams, member of the Western
Federation of Miners, charged with the
murder of Fred Tyler, is expected to
begin in earnest at Rathdrum, Idaho,
tomorrow Clarence Darrow has been
chosen as chief counsel for the defense.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
LOCAL

Woman defies street department at point
of revolver.
suit.
Shriners will give big ball tonight to
formally open new temple.
Widow and son seek damages for loss
of husband and father in railroad acci-
dent
city forester urges all to trim their
trees.
Silver, slayer of deputy sheriff, makes
statement in which he declares he shot In
self-defenses
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
Japanese steamer Total Wreck

BY Associated Press.
TOXIC. Oct. PA dispatch from Moji
reports that the Japanese freight steamer
Kokwo Maru. from Hongkong to Yoko-
hama, went ashore in storm of Rishma
and is a complete wreck The crew was
rescued In lifeboats. The loss on the ship
and cargo Is 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
TODAY S NEWS SUMMARY


For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, probably showers, Thurs
day; light west wind. Maximum
temperature yesterday, II degrees;
minimum, 60 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24

Won Moltke Is an in friend Of
Prince Philip Zu Eulenb. the exGer-
man ambassador to Viehns and kinsman
Of the present chief of, the general staff,
Count Won Moltke, and of the governor Of
the province of East Prussia, Frederick
Won Moltke. These three Won Moltkes
(Contiuued ON Page Seven.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
Emperor convaIescIna

By Associated Press
VIENNA. Oct 2s-The emperor's ply
sicians admitted today that his conva-
lesoence had begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
COAST

Former Supervisor Gallagher admits
alleged bribe was not paid until two
months after trolley franchise had been
passed
Richey banks in Nevada close tempo
rariIy. officials say there is plenty OF
money.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
Record of Balloons


named In the order of distance covered:
Pommern (German) landed at Asbury
park. N. j., a. m, October %, $50 miles
from start.
Isle de France CFrench) landed at Her
bertsyille, N j., Ito p. M, October zS'
SIS miles.
dusseldorf (German) landed near Dover
Del, a. M, October %, 790 miles
at Louis (American) landed at West
minister. $50 a. M, October %, 73O miles.
America (American) landed near "a
fuxent. Md. a. M, October 20 fzO miles.
Ahercron (German) landed at Manassas,
Prince William county, Va, 7:l0 a. .n.,
october g. 62O miles.
Aniou (French) landed near Armenias
Mines. Louisa county, Va, 7;45 a. H.
October %, 675 miles.
limited States (American) landed at
Caledonia, Ont, 6:15 p. M, October ~ o'o
Lotus II (English) landed at Memphis,
O.. 5:10 D. M, October %, S75 miles,
WASHINGTON, October 23.-Professor
Nroore chief of the United States weather
h,,reau and president of the Aeronautical
Congress. today made this statement:
at have anticipated that wherever a
serious effort was made by enthusiastic
aeronauts the record would be beaten be-
cause of our swiftly moving currents VI
the races had been started at Kansas
Citv. or even further west. probably 900
miles would have been added to the
snlendid records made in this race, long
though they be, because 1t is apparent
that several of the aeronauts descended
because of their proximity to the ocean.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24

disposition to leave their balances In
New York and other central reserve
cities and attributed the trouble In New
York to condition of very few con-
Germs discredited by the operations OF
their officers and to the difference OF
prices of stock and securities ms be-
tween New York city and country
banks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
BY Associate,

BY ASSOCIATE,
RERLIN,
Count Kueno
millian Harder
free lance poll
organ of extrem
here today befo
public awaited tn
nary interest, bee
that many of the s,
court would be DIR.
tinguished persons SUI,
some of whom are N
perial encourage.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24
POMMERN IS
HAHEDQUEEN
or THE SKY
FRENCH, CLOSE BEHIND, LOSE
BY SCANT MARGIN
ycToR's FLIGHT STOPPED ONLY
BY OCEAN
Starting at st. Louis Balloon Makes
Journey to the Atlantic,
Landing In New
Jersey

BY Associated Press
ST. LOUIS. Oct 23-Proclaimed as the
most remarkable balloon contest In the
history of the world, with every racing
record broken, the second international
cup competition which started mere ON
Monday last ended today with Germany
accorded the winning laurels
The finish of the race was the ciosese
and most exciting the followers oA ehe
sport have ever known.
The victorious German balloon, tne
Pommern, which landed at Asbury Park,
N j.. this morning, had by slightly
more than five miles the advantage over
the French contestant, Isle de FRANCE
second in the race, which descended DUR
ing the afternoon at Herbertsvliie' N. D.,
a few miles from the Atlantic coast, ana
slightly northwest OF Point fieasant.
x Another German balloon, the Dussei-
dorf. stands third in the race. American
entries are fourth and fifth, a third Ger
man team is sixth, a French team sew
enth. an American eighth, and the English
ninth.
Germans Cover $50 Miles
The unofficial estimated air line flight
of the Pommern is $50 miles, and that OF
the Isle de France S75 miles. The Dussei-
dorf, which landed near Dover, Del, Is
estimated to have covered 790 miles. The
official measurements will be computed
at the geological survey of the united
States government at Washington.
Only the proximity of the Atlantic ocean
stopped the wonderful fight of the POM
mern. The balloon could have remained
in the air many hours longer, and un-
doubtedly would have added several nun
dred miles to her record but for the ex-
panse of water ahead.
While losing the record and possession
of the cup, the French team which sailed
the Isle de France. gained the honor OF
the record for duyation. Starting from
ed az 1 10 eastern time, making their time
IN tho air inst fort. -four hours. The pre-
uious record was fSrty-one hours and five
minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-24

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