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The Washington times., 1907-10-23
BALLOON SIGHTED
NEAR ROCKVILLE,
GOING SOUTHEAST
Citizens Believe Craft
Passed Over Washing
ton Early Today.

That one Of the balloons entered in
the St. Louis aerial championship race
passed over Washington during the
morning, is the belief Of citizens Of
Rockville, Nd, who noted a balloon
passing over that town at o'clock this
morning. The balloon was travelling
in a southeasterly direction at the time
and seemed 20 be about two and one
half miles away,
Its presence over Rockville was noted
by number OF early risers, who watch
ed It until II went out of sight
Residents Of Galthersburg, Nd, also
saw balloon over that place at $50
this morning, travelling in the direction
OF Rockville and Washington. It was
impossible to ascertain either the size
or character Of the airsdip.
The Signal Office of the War DEPART
ment up till noon today had received
no report from Major Hersey and the
Army balloon United States" which
landed at Hamilton. Canada, last night.
The hope Of the Americans now lies
in the AfcCOy-Chanler balloon Amer
ICa," which the authorities hope will
not stop on reaching Lake Erie, but
viii attempt the crossing.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
]. P. NORGAN'S AID
FAILED THE BANK,
It WAS PROMISED
Wall Street Wondering
What FinanCier'S Atti-
tude Is in Crisis.
cosT1R|z9T y CEsltsfD

NEW YORK, Oct 23.-J. Pierpont
NfOrgan's attitude in the present crisis
is a puzzle 10 Wall Street. After max
ing a taCit pledge that he would pro-
vide $, 600, 600 to aid the KnickerbockeT
Trust in its extremity, Il IS asserted that
he failed 10 make the promise good, and
Il was largely due TO his failure to
come 20 the rescue that the company
had TO close its doors.
The Morgan firm was driven out of the
open use of vast funds Of the New York
Life Insurance by the investigation that
was brought out through the Hartman
use Of the Equitable Company's funds.
and Wall Street has a story that Nor
gan IS aDOut TO take advantage of the
present opportunity to even the account
with Hartman and the Standard OH
crowd.
Whatever may be his purpose il is
known that he has been buying vast
blocks &C Illinois Central, which Stuy-
vesant Fish has been trying to wrest
out of the Hartman control in the Ia ST
few days, and that his brohers have
also been active in gObbling up every
share OF Union Pacific that has been
offered
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
German Entry
Likely Winner
Of Cup Race
Entries Reported
As They Descend

Following are the known re-
suits of the International Bal
loon Race from St. Louis:
Pommern, German, landed As
bury Park, n. J., on seashore;
700 miles.
Dusseldorf, German, Little
Greek, Del, 775 miles.
America, American, Portland,
Nd, zoo miles.
st. Louis, American, West Min
lister, Md. 700 miles.
Anjou, French, near Richmond,
Va, 675 miles.
United States, American, Ham
ilton, Ontario, 61O miles.
Unidentified balloons have
landed at Leesburg, Ohio, and
Mt. Clemens, Mich.
The on:y balloon unaccounted
for was reported to have been
seen early today in western New
York. This balloon has a chance
TO beat the Pommern, as it has
a much larger sweep toward the
sea.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
Attorneys Will Ask
for Receiver This
Afternoon.
Stock Trading Pit to
Remain Idle Until
Monday.

PITTSBURG, Oct. 28.-The Pitts.
burg Stock Exchange did not open
today, by request of the clearing
house. The secretary Of the ex.
change made the following state
ment:
"Ihe exchange has closed for the
day at the request Of the Pittsburg
clearing house. The board of di-
rectOrs. acting upon this request,
has ordered the exchange closed"
President r. c. Hau, Of the Pitts
burg Stock Exchange, shortly be-
fore noon, issued the following for
NAL statement:
"The Security Investment COM
pany finds itself involved. This will
neeessitate the temporary suspen-
sion or receiVeTship Of the Westing-
hOHse Electric ant Manufacturing
Company, the Westinghouse Ma.
chine Company. and the Nernst
Lamp Company. The manufacture
ing companies are in an absolutely
solvent condition. The condition or
the Security Investment Company
viii in no way affect the Union
Switch and Signal Company, or the
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Counsel for the Westinghouse
interests announce that application
for receivers for the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Com
pany, the Westinghouse Machine
Company, the Nernst Lamp COm-
pany, and the Securities Invest
ment Company, the last nameI be-
Ing a purely Westinghouse COM
pany, viii probably be made in the
United States District Court in this
city this afternoon. Beyond this
the attorneys will not talk.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
POLICE HUNT FOR MEN
MISSING FROM HOME

Washington police have been asked to
look for Philip Wornlin. fifty-six years
old. who has been missing from his
home. 1924 East oliver street. Baltimore,
for the last year. 1t is believed that
Mr.. WOrnlin is temporarily demented.
and that he may be in some sanitarium
or other retreat.
Jacob Neis. sixty-seven years old. Of
q Quincy street northeast, has been
missing since noon yesterday. and rela-
tives of the aged man fear that he may
have met with an accident. A son Of
Mr.. Neis called at the Detective Bureau
this morning and requested Lieutenant
Peck to have the police assist in the
search.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The probabilities for tonight and
Thursday point 10 a continuance Of fair
weather in all parts Of the Washington
forecast district. It will be somewhat
colder in the lower lake region. and the
northern portion of the middle Atlantic
States; elsewhere the changes will be
unimpOrtant. The outlook for several
days Of moderate temperatures and fair
weather is good
coast viii be fresh sOuthwesterly; on the
south Atlantic coast light and variable,
and on the east Gulf coast light and
variable, mostly northeasterly-
Steamers departing today for Eu-
rOpean ports VIII have fresh southwest
erly winds and fair weather TO the
Grand Banks.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
KniCkerbOcker Trust
Fails to Open Doors;
Alarm Unchecked
$1,5OO,OOO Check
Closed Bank Door

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-It de-
TelOped today that it was the
presentation of a check for 81
100000 in favor of the Hanover
National Bank that precipitated
the suspension of the Knicker-
booker Trust Company.
4 bank messenger had been
waiting in line at the downtown
Office at 66 Broadway. When he
finally reached the paying teIIers
window he handed in the check.
There was a breathless delay,
and then the money was counted
out to him.. He had not finished
packing il, in his VaIise when the
paying teller closed his window.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
Ponmern Lands at AS
bury Park-DiStance
1000 Miles.
Believed All Records in
Aerial Navigation Are
Broken.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-The
German balloon POmmen, with
Sky Pilot Oscar ErbSloeh, landed to-
day within a few yards of The At
1anhc ocean at Bradley Beach, As
bury Park. It sailed few minutes
after 4 O'Clock Monday afternoon
from st. Louis in the international
balloon contest for the James Cor
don Bennett Cup, and landed at five
minutes after 10 O'Clock in the yard
of Steiner s. Sons nightshirt fac
tory, at Bradley Beach.
The German entry in the contest
had thus smashed all American rec
OrdS for ballOOning, and for the first
time had accomplished what was
heretofore considered an impossible
feat-the crossing of the Allegheny
mountains.
4AdNClcU OuE 4nOuSduQ mixes.
It is believed that this estab-
fishes the record for a balloon
flight, even exceeding the flight
made by the French balloon from
Paris into Russia. The distance in
a straight line from st. Louis to
where the Pommern came down is
more than a thousand miles
The Pommern came very near
carrying it's passengers, Pilot Erbs-
loeh and Aid Henry N Clayton, into
the ocean before it was successfully
landed. They first tried TO land
back of Bradley Beach, a half mile
from the ocean, but as they came
down the anchor rope fouled a tree,
and the aerOnauts were held there
for several minutes.
The Pomme1n was sighted over Rrvn
Mawr, Pa, twelve miles west of Phila-
delphia at d. m. She was moving
along at a good clip, and not more than
1000 feet IN air.
Brushed Tree Tops.
From Bryn Mawr the Pommern
passed over Roxboro. forty minutes
later, and then past Holmesburg. At
the latter place IS the county prison.
and there the telescope was turned on
the flying aerOnauts. The German flag
was plainly distinguished. She was
trailing low. her flying trail rope brush
ing the tops of trees here and there
From Holmesburg the Pommen
sailed on 10 Beverley, \. J. No diff
Guilty had been experienced in crossing
the Delaware river, and apparently the
pilot, Oscar Erbsloeh, had his aerostat
well under control The appearance Of
tho balloon was utterly unexpected, and
caused the greatest wonderment.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
E. G. Benedict Appointed
Receiver for Mayer & Co.
Who Failed for S6,0O0,0O0

NEW YORK. Oct. 23-Justlce Holt. In
the United States district court today
appointed Edward c. Benedict receiver
for the stock brokerage firm of Mayer
e. Co, which failed for S5.0000 900 yester-
day Bond was fixed at Sl00W1
The failure of Mayer q Co. was an
nounced q the stocz exchange yester-
dav lust LefOre the close. Mayer &, Co,
With offices at II Wall street notified
the managers of the exchange at 2:45
o'clock that they were unable 10 con-
tinue, and that an assignment had been
made for the benefit of their creditors.
1t was announced at once on the floor
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
Maj. HerSey Lands
First of Entries;
Sailed $50 Miles

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23-Eacn Of the nine
balloons in the international ions-dis-
tHnCe race that began at the Aero Club
grounds bids fair to eclipse the record OF
4O2 miles that Lieutenant Lahm made
when he won the cup in the drst contest
in Europe a year ago. Frequent mes
sages to tbs club officials today showed
that most of the balloonists although
greatly separated by variable winds, are
maintaining a gallant contest.
The first aerOnaut to land was Major
Hersey, of the Weather Bureau, who
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The Washington times., 1907-10-23
JAPANESE ESCAPES
FROM ST. ELIZABETH'S

kaisubolo Mori. a japanese, who had
been an inmate at the Government Hos
pital FOR the Insane for Some time. es-
capped about o'clock this morning
Aori, who was known as "trusty, /"
and was given the freedom Of the
grounds, walked out one of the gates
while the guard had his back turned
Although mis- disappearance was dis
covered after he had been gone only
few minutes, ard the police i'm
I1ediately requested 70 maintain q
lookout, no trace had been found of the
Jap up 10 noon.
Mort Is twenty-four years old. Ha
headed.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
PASSED WORTHLESS BILL;
SENTENCED TO 500 FINE

Charles Keiser, charged with false
pretenses, was sentenced to pay a fine
OF $lO or serve sixty days In fail by
Judge kimbaH this morning. It was
charged that Keiser passed a worthless
so bin to Charles Porter, ticket seller
at eKrnan's Theater. a week ago re-
ceiving SO In change.
He thereafter, il was stated, gave the
tickets to two soldiers.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
NoT sEEKING NAVAL BAsE.

The Bureau Of Navigation of the Navy
Department has had no intimation that
the United States is seeking a port in
China for use rs a naval base. accord
ing TO published reports.
Word comes from Manila that the
flagship Rainbow is 10 sail with Secre-
tary Taft or November 9 for the CONT
nent. IT has not been decided where
he Will land.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
STOCK EXCHANGE
WILL NOT CLOSE
SAYS SECRETARY

NEW YORK, Oct 2S.-Secretary Eli,
Of the New York Stock Exchange, an
nounced this afternoon that the ex-
change would not close, requests or
alarming reports to the contrary.
He said there is no reason for such
action being taken and no reason for
such action being requested.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
MCCOY and Chandler
Land at Annapolis Jc.

Word reached Washington
late this afternoon that J. c.
Mccoy and Capt Charles de For
rest Chandler, in the big balloon.
America, had landed two miles
from Annapolis junction. Mr..
Mccoy acted as pilot In the race,
with Capt. Chandler as aide.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
TWO LIVES LOST
AS SHIP BURNS

PORTLAND. Oregon, Oct. 23.-The
steamer J. y, Teal was burned at her
dock this morning. Mrs. A. jackson.
OF Stevenson, Wash, and John Collins.
OF Portland, were burned to death.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
Star Savings Bank Is AS
Saulted by Scared
DepoSitorS,
Hundreds Stood in Line
Nearly All Night Hop
ing to Recover.

NEW YORK, Cct. 2S.-The hnancial
disturbance which brought about the
collapse Of the Kniekerboeker Trust
Company, after 1t had paid out to de-
positors $4,000 IN cash yesterday,
swept on unchecked To-Day. threatening
other banks.
The KnickerbOcker company failed to
resume payments today, either at its
main office, 66 Broadway, or any OF its
three big branches.
Hundreds Of deposItors gathered In
lines at the Fifth avenue. Harlem. and
Bronx branches. Many Of them took
their positions as early as midnight in
the hope Of being among the first to
recover their savings. A great many of
those who spent part Of the night in
line were women.
In States Hands.
Shortly before 10 o'clock today Acting
Rank Superintendent Skinner posted a
notice on the doors of the main office
of the KnickerbocEer. on Fifth avenue,
that the State Banking Department has
taken possession of that institution.
The money trouble spread all over
New York today. and extended to other
cities.
Early in the day a run began on the
Star Savings Bank. next door to the
Bronx branch OF the Knickerboeker
Trust Company. 1t was expected that
Tie prediction made yesterday bY Vice
The Washington times., 1907-10-23

President TurnbuT. of the Knickerbock-
er. that there would be a run on every
bank IN the city day. would prove
true.
Cortelyou on Scene.
Secretary Of the Treasury George B.
Cortelyou went to the subtreasury at
$3.50 O'Clock, and established lis head
quarters there.
He will remain in New York until the
crisis Is over, taking personal charge Of
the relief measures. There were early
merning conferences at the Office Of J.
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"Great Big" ChTyssnthemums
GUIDE is showing excellent specimens Of
these sturdy fau flowers. LA F.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
TEMPERATURES.
SUN TABLE.
TIDE TABLE

Sun sets today. 5-11
Sun rises tomorrow ans
The Washington times., 1907-10-23

HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, Oct "a
'2nLh rivers clear.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23

Fair tOnightand Thursday.
Slightly colder Thursday.
The Washington times., 1907-10-23
Great Big" chryssnthemums.

GUIDE is showing excellent specimens OF
these sturdy faH flowers. LA F.-Adv.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
When to Go Home.

From the Bluffton, Ind Banner:
"When tired out, go home. When
you want consolation, go home.
When you want fun, go home. When
you want to show Others that you
have reformed. go home aud let your
family get acquainted with the fact.
When you want to show yourself at
your best go home and do the act
there. When you feel like being ex-
ira liberal go home and practice on
your wife and children first. When
you want to shine with extra brill
liancy 60 home and light up the
whole household" +" To which we
would add. when you have bad cold
go home and take amherlain' Is
Cough Remedy and quick cure is
certain. For sale by Daniels drug
store. mwf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
STARTS woRK-w. A. Mo,,ock

STARTS WORK-W. A. Matlock,
formerly passenger agent for the Flor
ence and Cripple Greek railroad, who
was recently assigned to the general
salesmanship of the land owned by
the Beaver Land and Irrigs.ion COM
pany, has arrived in the county and
will have charge of the sales of the
land at both the Florence and Canon
City offices. Mr. Matlock has been
in the railroad work for twenty
years, the last ten years in an official
capacity. but says he will like the
change. A new Buick automobile,
capable of carrying five passengers,
came in fl ON Denver yesterday for
his SPECIAL use. Mr. Matlock is Of a
hustling makeup and starts in ON the
new work with undaunted courage.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
TAKE LEASE ON BASSICK
COAL MINE SOUTH OF CITY

The Bassick coal territory south of
Rockvale which has been permitted
to lie idle for several years. is to be
worked G. W Talbot and John
Arthur have secured lease on eighty
acres of the land from Mrs. Rebecca
Bassick and will start development
shortly after the first of the year.
The property was prospected for coal
several years ago and there is one
mine on the land now at the bottom
of whose shaft is a fine vein of coal.
Large veins of high grade coal were
proven up by the diamond drill at
$50 feet. This is the property which
was under lease by James A. Condit
of this city for more than year but
who failed to accomplish anything in
the way of development work. Sew
eral veins of coal are known to under
lie this land and the veins are con
tinuation of those in the Cuckoo mine
at Heathton which are among the
best in the county.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
Beaver
P,ark...

The greatest increase in value is
going to take place in Beaver Park
also the quickest increase.
The Beaver Land & Irrigation
Co. is now selling 1000 acres, and
will sell 1900 acres additional
when their reservoir system shall
have been completed.
These reservoirs will require
from two to three yeurs for COM
pletion.
To sell 1900 acres the Beaver
company will have to take several
thousand people through the tract,
and show them what has been ac-
oomplished by those who bought
the first 1000 acres.
Hundreds will want improved OF
partially improved places, SO those
who buy in Beaver Park now will
get the benefit of all the advertis-
ing the company must do to sell
the remainder of its land.
Every dollar you spend in
Beaver Park will double in two
years. You can buy twenty acres
now and by improving it, sell 1C
acres for enough to clear 10 acres
in two years,
You will not doubt this if Won
take the time to see Beaver Park
1t is the most beautiful location in
Colorado. The soil is finer lor
fruit than any other, and the land
will all ultimately be worth 50, 2,0OC
an acre.
: See and you will believe,
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
N Office.

Independent Circle Cos. All Off
GERS and guards are requested to meet
at K OF p liall Tuesday afternoon at
2 p. M, sharp to practice for installa-
ton. ALICE PEED, G. n.
MONA AUBLE, CLERK.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

The Tribune small ads bring re
suits Sell what you don't wan,
and buy something you need
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

MADDEN'S SPECIAL NEW
YEARS MATINEE Wednesday after
noon from 2 80 to 3: 80. Evening as
sembly from nine to twelve. Invita-.
tional 99-lOO
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

Wanted Manager for branch Office
we wish to locate here in Florence.
Address, with reference. The Morris
Wholesale House, Cincinnati. Ohio.
$40
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

for New Years Day is to open an
account at the Florence State bank
Your first deposit will be the
foundation OF new era of pros
perity. Your money if put in on
a certificate will draw interest at 4
psr cent and will be ready for you
in case OF need. II you have no
checking account with us allow us
to explain to you our up-to-date
system.
FLORENCE STATE BANK
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

Take your old rope, scrap iron, bot
ties and rags to Barney Ginsberg
who will pay the highest price for
them. 7Ttf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

Wanted-B Barney Ginsberg wants to
buy all kinds of hides and will pay
the highest market price for theh.
rStf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

Wanted - a good driving horse
weighing about / 900 pounds. Ad-
dress box b, Florence. 1913
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
Classified Advertisements
WANTED

Wanted-Men aud women wishing
employing ut call at 1928 Eas, Fifth,
evenings. Only hustlers need apply
90 AK
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
TO RENT

To Rent-A nicely furnished room
with bath and electric lights, $b
per month, 1876 West Front. 6Otf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

XMAS TREE-The Sunday school
which meets in the Emerson school
house in West Florence held their
Christmas tree yesterday. The serv-
ices were little late but the chill
dren enjoyed them very much.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
FOR SALE

For Sale-At n bargain one high
grade folding bed with heavy mir
ror, one large heating stove, nearly
new and one piano. Call at 40 West
Second St., Mrs. Smith. 100 3
For Sale-Two Belgian hares. In
qure at li3 West Fourth street y
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

For Sale-Lady's ID. and r. G. tick.
ct to Denver, limit Jan. Z. In
quire at this office. 90 TX
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

SAW THE SIGHTS Under the
leadership OF II. Houston, Bruce
Houston of Canon City and Mr.. War
ner of Chandler, two young Fremont
county men attending the State uni.
versity in Boulder, Saturday were
taken through the different depart
ments of the United Oil refinery.
One of the professors in this institu.
tion of higher learning had recen tlv
given lecture ON oil and its forma
ii ions and when he knew that these
young fellows were coming to Flor
enco he advised them to visit the re-
finery. Supt Robinson, DR.. Knoch
and local officials showed the young
men every cou rtesy.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
INVITED To poRTLANp- ami,

IN l1ED IL IOhl LaND-- ne
Portland Cooperative association ex-
tends All invitation to the young peo-
pie of this city to attend their New
Years ball there tomorrow night.
when the dance will be continued SO
as to see the old year out and the
New Year in. An enjoyable time is
promised aud the association will
do everything possible to entertain
the Florence contingent.
CLEANING up. N. Bugbee to
whom the Coal Greek lodge of Odd
Fellows awarded the contract for the
construction of its new home in that
camp, has started cleaning up the
debris from the burned building and
will have it out of the way by the
last of this week when the work of
excavating for the foundation will be
commenced The lodge is to put sew
eral thousand dollars into the build
ing and according to the contract, it
will be completed early in tie spring.
ONE OF THE BEST-The "Ro-
nance in LELAND company, written
by Allen Doone, comedy drama in
four acts, was one of the very best
which has made this city this year.
The drama was mirth- provoking from
start to finish even though there were
two or three sensational climaxes.
Mr.. Doone has made himself favor
ite with Florence theatergoers and
any time he appears in this city
again, whether it be with this or
another company. he will be guar
anteed full house.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
JOTTIN0S ABOUT TOWN
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE

See Florence Fuel Co. for best
lump coal at So. rs per ton. 9Stf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

DIED-Mrs. Lancaster died yester-
day morning in the st. Elmo hotel
building on West Main street. She
was recent conner to this city and
located here for her health The
funeral was held at 2 O'Clock this aft
ernoon, Rev. Kessler officiating.
Interment in Highland cemetery.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
MISCELLANEOUS

]. S. Mackey, the exprassman, has
headquarters at Frueauff's book store.
Those desiring work done .Gan leave
orders there. 9l-l6x
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

For Sale-Good, gentle driving horses
One extra good driving team; a few
saddle horses. See me at once, O. r.
Bernard. S3tf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

For Sale-Corrngated iron roofing
and good brick. See Barney Gins
berg. 69tf
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

STATION OPENED-The Cyanide
station of the Florence and Cripple
Greek railroad was re-opened yester-
day after being closed all summer. A
Mr.. Larkin of Cripple Greek is in
charge Of the office. Since business
OH the road has shown an increase in
the last few weeks, the matter of
opening the Office could not be deferr-
ed longer.
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30
FOUND D

Found-Gray horse; owner call at J.
Sylvester's, pay costs and get same
at brick yard terrace south of town.
gS- tx
The daily tribune., 1907-12-30

For Sale-2 iron beds. l upholstered
couch, rocker, 2 kitchen chairs,
several small tables and stands. ia
McCandless avenue. 92tf