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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
FRENCH AEROPLANE
BEATS ALL RECORDS
STAYS IN AIR MORE THAN FIF'
TEEN MINUTES
Wilbur Wright Explains Difference
Between American Machine and
Those Used In Europe, and
Claims Superiority
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ROME, May 30.-De la Grange, the
aeronaut, beat the worlds aeroplane
record today. flying 1880 meters and
remaining in the air Is minutes 26 Sec
onds.
PARIS, May S0.-Wilbur Wright. one
of the Wright brothers, the American
aeroplanist, was informed today that
Leon de la Grange, the French aero
pianist, had succeeded in flying 2,75C
meters at Rome. He manifested con-
siderable interest in the performance
and said:
I'VE are not worried. We already
have tripled the distance made by M
de la Grange this morning. Our con-
fdence in our leadership rests upon the
essential difference between our ma
chine and those used in Europe. We
have a practical aeroplane, capable of
flying on the wind"
Wright then proceeded to explain
that the problem of equilibrium had
been solved by himself and his brother
by the application OF principles which
enabled them, by twist of the surface
of the planes, to right their machine
against the wind. ION the other hand,'
he said, "all the Europeon machines
thus far have stationary planes"
Commenting upon the description of
the Wright aeroplane recently published
In the papers Wright expressed the
opinion that his brother was not re-
sponsible for many statements placed
in his mouth.
THE dimensions given are inaccu-
rate" he said, 'and it is palpable that
they were obtained from the patenr
Office specifications which, in some re-
spects, are deliberately misleading.
Continuing, Wright said the advan-
tage of having two persons on the ma
chine for military purposes was that
one could take observations while the
other handled the mechanism. He
thought it would be six weeks before
his demonstrations would begin. 1t is
possible that Orville Wright will come
over, but this has not yet been de-
cided.
French aeronauts are intensely in
terested in the prospect of series of
demonstrations with the Wright aero
plane in France.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
ENRAGEDWOMAN
KILLS MAN WHO
RUINED GIRL
MOTHER SHOOTS BLACKMAIL
C0NSPlRAT0R
BLACK HAND BELIEVED BACK OF
oUTRAGEs
Wealthy italian Woman Alleges Three
Were In Plot to Bring Shame
on Family and Extort
Money
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 30.-With an in
FAINT at her breast, Mrs. Teresa Felepia
of Brooklyn today melted out summary
vengeance upon Chief John Marc, whom
she declared had been surprised in the
act of attempting outrage on her g.
year-old daughter. Marc had lived
with the Felepia family since his ar
rival from Italy four months ago. Mrs.
Felepia shot and killed him.
When arrested Mrs. Felepia declared
that Marc, while living on the bounty
OF herself and her family, had con-
spired with two other men to ruin their
two daughters, and through the shame
of the children to eXtort money from
the parents.
The other men named by her are
Dominica Francesca, aged 65, and his
son, Gaelno Francesca, aged Fl. The
father and son are now under $4,000
bail each, the son as principal and the
father as an accomplice, on a charge
preferred by Mrs. Felepia's 12-year-old
daughter, Giovanni.
1t is alleged that Dominica induced
his son to assault Giovanni, in the be-
lief that her father, who Is well to do,
would make money settlement upon
Gaelno upon his agreement to marry
the girl. Mrs. Felepia declares she had
been told Marc was a party to this al
legged conspiracy, and she had been
watching him closely.
Yesterday. she said. her other daugh-
ter, Amelia, a child of 6, said that
Marc had sought to take liberties with
her.
He denied 1t, but the mother decided
to wait and watch. Today she said
Marc induced the child to accompany
him to a vacant lot. Mrs. Felepia, with
her baby In her arms and revolver
concealed in the folds of her dress.
stole to point which overlooked the
vacant lot She declared that what she
saw justified the act which followed
when she sent bullets into Maro's head.
The Brooklyn police believe that the
conspiracy against the Felepia family
is an outgrowth of systematic black
mailing of well-to-do Italians by the
Black Hand.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
LEADING WOMAN IN "THE
GIRL OF GOLDEN WEST"
Is AT POINT OF DEATH
Alice Treat Hunt, Stricken with Pneu-
monia, Suffers Relapse and
Her Life Hangs by
Thread

Miss Alice Treat Hunt, who has been
playing the leading part in the Girl
of the Golden West" at the Belasco
theater. is critically Ill with pleuro-
pneumonia. She has been confined to
her apartment at the Sunnyside or
West Ninth street for about ten days
and showed signs of improvement un-
til yesterday morning, when she suf-
fered a relapse. Her temperature yes
terday reached los.
Miss Hunts physician, DR.. r. N.
Smith, called into consultation Drs.
F. F. Salisbury and E. C. Buell.. A
crisis in the course of the disease was
expected at a late hour last night or
early today. DR.. Smith remained with
the patient during the night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
JAPAN WILL GIVE ROYAL
WELCOME TO BATTLESHIPS
Secretary of United States Embassy
at Toxic Says III Feeling Against
Americans Has Entirely
Disappeared

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30.-"The
American fleet will be given royal
welcome by the people of JAPAN" was
the statement made by Post Wheeler.
secretary to the United Staes embassy
at Toxic, who has arrived here on the
Pacific Mail liner Manchuria.
"All the i'll feeling toward the United
States, what little there was of it, has
died out" said Mr.. Wheeler. "The
Japanese no longer talk of immigration
troubles. That question has been set
tied and there is no longer any friction
over it,"
Speaking of the Chinese boycott on
Japanese goods, Mr.. Wheeler said that
Japan's trade with China Is suffering
severely as a result of 1t.
Mr.. Wheeler is on his way to WASH
ington. He is accompanied by his wife,
who was formerly Miss Halle Erminie
Rives, the novelist
Among the other passengers on the
Manchuria was Capt. e. W. Won Helm
endahl OF the German army, winner OF
the 400-mile military race between Ber-
lin and Vienna. He has been on tour
of Australia and New Zealand, and Is
on his way home.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
81 BALLOONS IN
INTERNATIONAL
AERIAL CONTEST
FASHIONABLE WOMEN MAKE
ASCENSION
RACE BECOMES SEARCH FOR
HELPFUL CURRENTS
VaIkyrie, Largest of English Balloons,
Is Declared Winner of Event.
Belgian Entry Takes
Tree Along
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, May 30-Hurlingame. the
erstwhile place OF amusements, such
as pigeon shooting and polo has taken
the lead in ballooning, society's latest
recreation, and today was the scene of
an interesting international aerial con-
test in which twelve British, thirteen
French, three German, two Belgian and
one Swiss balloons competed.
The geographical situation of Great
Britain being such as to forbid long
distance contest the committee in
charge decided upon a point-to-point
race. Owing to the uncertainty of the
wind the destination was not fixed until
3 p. M, when Maidenhead was chosen,
a distance of something more than
thirty miles.
The most interesting feature of the
contest was the number of women who
made the ascension and the great
eagerness that was shown by the lead
ers of fashionable sets to secure places
in the cars. In addition to the English
women, who included Lady Shelley,
Hon. Mrs. Ashton Y. Harbord, Mrs.
and Miss Brabasor and Mrs. Capper,
wife of Col Capper, several French
women specially crossed the channel
for the purpose of making the trip in
the air.
The band of Royal Horse Guards as
a balloon was set loose played the ma
tional anthem of the country which 1t
represented.
The weather was hazy and the wind
was very light, making the race
competition of skill in the search for
helpful currents. in which the British
competitors with their local knowledge
had a distinct advantage.
The balloons varied greatly in size.
from the Belgian Leroitelet, of a ca
pacity of $50 cubic meters, to the
French Cognac, of 1000 cubic meters,
but a valve defect prevented the Cog
nae from ascending at the last mo-
ment. The largest English balloon was
Polack's Valkysie. of 1898 cubic meters
There was an exciting incident at the
start of the race, the Belgian balloon
Emulation de Nord striking a tree in
the grounds. The pilot, Albert Crom-
bez, Instantly threw over his ballast
and succeeded in clearing the obstruc-
tion, but his car took witt 1t two huge
branches of the tree. Tise aeronaut
pluckily continued the race.
The winner was the Valkyrie, which
made the descent very easily about 300
yards from the winning post. Griffiths s
Brewers Lotus, also British balloon,
finished second. The third prize has
not yet been decided.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
CHINA AWAKENED TO NEED
OF GREATLY INCREASED NAVY

SAN FRANCISCO. May 3O.-A Chi
nese navy of from fifteen to twenty war
vessels is to be constructed by the
Chinese government. 1t was agreed
upon at meeting of the Chinese Of
ficials in Pekin six weeks ago.
The plans for the vessels are under
consideration, and soon the government
of the empire will appropriate the
money for the armada. This news was
brought to San Francisco BIZ Hon.
Huang She, imperial Chinese commerce
commissioner to the United States, who
has just arrived on the liner Man
churia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
AM ERicANs IN JAPAN HOLD
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

TOXIC, May 3O.-Memorial day was
observed by services in the American
hospital at Yokohama. The address
was made by the American ambassa-
dor Thomas J. O'Brien. Rear Admiral
j. N. Hemphill, commanding the
Asiatic fleet, was present with his stan
and a detachment of 200 marines and
hlneiacketS.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
BRITISHER WINS BET BY
AER0PLANE PERFORMANCE
Machine Travels Over One Thousand
Meters with Two Men on Board,
Upsetting All Calculations
of Wiseacres

GHENT. Belgium, May 30.-Henry
Farman, the English aeroplanist, today
covered 1241 meters, or 4033 feet, in his
aeroplane, with two men on board. His
companion was M. Archdeacon. The
flight was performed in a dead calm.
BY this performance he wins the bet
year.
M. Charron bet that an aeroplane
would not be constructed within year
capable of carrying two persons, one of
them weighing not less than 1872 pounds,
a distance of 1000 meters. The odds
were to 1 against Forman. He wins
S1200
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
PANIC-STRICKEN REFUGEES
OF SAM0S REACH ATHENS
Report Eighty Women and Children
Killed by Turkish Troops During
First Days of Fighting
at vathy

ATHENS, May 30.--A body of panic
stricken refugees from Samos, who
have arrived here, report that eighty
women and children were slain by
Turkish troops during the first days
lighting at Vathy, the capitol of the
island.
They declare also that the troops fired
persistently on the foreign consulates.
The refugees are all Greeks, and as
they have Unborn hatred of the Turk
their statements are accepted here with
considerable reserve.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
BRITISH GUNBoAT SUFFERS
FROM DISHONEST VISITORS

SAN DIEGO, May S0.-After visit
of two young men the British gunboat
Shearwater reported the loss of gold
watch and silver match box. Suspicion
pointed to one of the men known as
Jimmie" Detectives recovered the
watch from a pawn shop but did not
succeed in capturing the thief, although
they located him In lodging house.
He gave the officers a race over ad-
joining roofs and finally escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
Express Train peraIIed

MIDDLETOWN, N. Y, May s0.-The
express on the Susquehanna railroad.
which left today for Jersey City, ran
into an open switch In the yards, coll
liding with an engine on the siding and
was derailed Several passengers were
injured, but none of them is believed
to be seriously hurt. Both engines
were wrecked.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
win Take New Job

sAN FRANCISCO. May 30.-John S.
Leech, for seven years director of print
ing at Manila. has arrived here en-
route to Washington, where he Is to
assume the duties of public printer,
succeeding Charles A. Stlllings, who
vas suspended somc time ago by order
,f President Roosevelt
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
paIrvman CONVICTED

SEATTLE, Wash, May SO.--N Erick-
son, a dairyman, has been convicted of
conspiracy to raise the price of milk.
The jury was out but thirty minutes.
Al maximum fine of $500 or imprison-
ment for one year. or both, can be
passed upon him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
REPORT ON DEFICIENCY BILL
ADOPTED BY BOTH HOUSES

WASHINGTON. May S0-The confer
ence report on the general deficiency
bill, the last of the great government
supply measures Gcted upon by con-
gress. was agreed to by both houses
today. 1t carries an appropriation OF
Continued on Page Three)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy, unsettled weather Sunday,
with showers In the mountains; fresh
south winds. Maximum temperature
yesterday, 66 degrees; minimum, 55
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
LOCAL

Cafe proprfetors pay no attention to
law and drinks are freely served with
out meals.
Freddie Welsh wins decision from
Brock.
Memorial day observed by Los An
geles and beach patriotic organiza-
tionS.
Modern Woodmen hold annual picnic
at Long Beach; 5000 attend.
Albert Lee Stephens choice of local
lawyers for judge of superior court.
Mexican prisoners appeal to Presi-
dent Roosevelt for aid.
Boy finds body of aged suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
EASTERN

Mother. with babe at breast, kills
man who ruined her little daughter.
Bryan outlines Democratic platform
to be adopted at Denver.
Currency bill is passed after longest
filibustering speech on record. and con-
gress adjourns.
3 Taft is Memorial day orator at
Grants tomb
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
COAST

Automobile race to decide bet ends
disastrously
Washington.
Coast cities observe Memorial day.
Suspected men are again arrested for
interfering with Detective Burns.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

French airship beats all records for
similar craft.
Americans in Japan celebrate Me-
mortal day.
Chinese merchants pass resolutions
to exclude coolie labor from Canada.
English aeronaut wins bet by re-
markable performance of his machine.
Peary has new scheme for reaching
north pole.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-21

row stairway and just had succeeded
in lighting one of the candles when
his white surplice fluttered directly
into the fame.
The surplice Immediately took fire
and several cries Of "fire" fire., "6re"
came from the congregation. Real
izing the danger of inciting panic
as we'll as making mis-step which
might topple him over the altar, the
boy stood perfectly still on the steps
while the surplice blazed itself out.
Several men ran forward and extin-
quished the burning flames and car
ried the lad down. The whole con-
gregation after the first cry Of "6re"
seemed hypnotized by the boys quiet
immobility and a panic with con-
sequent rush for the doors was
avoided.
When taken into the vestry room 1t
was found that Berney has escaped
burns almost miraculously.
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When n Hurt.

A German surgeon In the Franco.
Prussian war had occasion to lance an
abscess for poor fellow, and. MS the
sore was obstinate, II became neccs-
sary TO use the knife twice. The opera
tlon was not very painful one. but
the patient declared that II had nearly
killed him, ana when a third resort to
the lancet was proposed he protested
that he could never 20 through the OPP
Grafton alive.
The surgeon promised TO make 1t easy
for him and, calling up few OF the
loungers, ordered one OF them to hold
his hands close over the patients eyes
and two others to grasp his hands
firmly.
"rhis arrangement" explained the
doctor "ls said to prevent pain In such
an operation. Now, lie perfectly quiet,
md when say 'Nowr prepare your
self"
The surgeon at once began quietly
with his work and In short time had
completed the operation without the
least trouble, the patient lying as quiet
as though In sleep.
When all was done the surgeon laid
aside the knife and said. "Now!' Such
a roar came from the lips OF the sick
man as seldom Is heard from any hui
man being He struggled to free him
self, yelling. "oh, doctor, you're killing
mel"
Shouts of laughter soon drowned his
cries, and ho was told that the opera
ton had been all over before the signal
was given, 1t was a good joke, but II
Is doubtful II the poor fellow could
ever be made to believe that he did moi
feel actual pain Immediately after that
fatal "Nowv'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-21

study music. Now that the venture
was fairly Under way only pride pre-
vented Nclla from turning back. The
bigness Of the city and tho vastness OF
the sea made her feel how small and
utterly Insignificant she was. She
wanted to lay her head on her moth
er's shoulder and be petted into con.
tentment again.
Quietly she moved from the port 70
tho starboard side OF tho ship, where
she could watch the loading Of a cargo
steamer from n lighter. She tried to
forget that on the port side were men
and women who were to be her asso-
ciates for q few days saying goodby to
their friends, while she fought back
the tears Of lonesomeness.
Then slowly the big ship began to
slip out Of her berth. the hoarse whis-
ties sounding an alarm to the traffic or
the harbor. Now they We're In mid
stream, and one Of the tugs had pressed
her nose against the towering black
side Of the ship and begun to pant and
labor as slowly the stern was pushed
upstream, while the sister tug forced
the bow in the direction Of the Mar
rows.
Then the engines took on a more
steady beat and the noise Of the shout
ing on the pier grew fainter until It
could no longer be heard The voyage
was begun, 4
Nella waited on deck until the last
faint trace Of land disappeared: then
she stumbled with tear blinded eyes
through the narrow gangways to the
little cabin which she occupied alone.
She threw herself upon the cushioned
seat that formed one side Of the mar
row compartment and gave herself up
10 her grief.
Even as a child her dream had been
musical career, and she had saved to-
ward this end. Her parents, too, had
pinched and denied themselves that her
ambition might be gratiAed, and now
that she was at last on her way to
Paris loneliness beat down ambition
and she could only sob miserably az
she thought OF the loved ones she was
leaving behind.
The departure with no kindly word
of farewell had been the last drop in
! .a.aae saNn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-21
Ber New
Perspective.
By LULU JOHNSON.
Copyrighted, isos, by 10. @. PARCELS.

Aboard tho liner tho last goodbyn
were bcing said. Some Of the more
cautious among tho homo stayers had
already gathered ut tho end Of tho
pier to wave farewclls cut short on
tho deck through tho fear OF being
carried of, and others were trooping
down the gangplank.
Now and then couple Of cabin
stewards rushed up tho gangwny bear
Ing the steamer trunks and parcels OF
some belatcd arrival, and from tho
pier tho sharp exhaust Of tho donkey
engines punctnated tho farewells as
tho busy drums coiled and uncoiled
the ropes by which tho last Of tho hold
luggage was being rushed to tho cav
ernous depths Of the huge @hip.
Busy little tugs puffed about tho end
OF tho pier 10 assist In turning tho
hugo bulk OF the steamer, aud n man
10 n rowboat padded about tho stern
10 be ON hand In case OF nm accident
= TO Nclla Wynn the scene was decid'
ediy novel. Only tho day before she
hnd arrived In New York from her
inland homo for tho purpose OF ON.
barking. and for the Hrst time she had
realized what steamer really was.
Now she could scarcely believe that
presently this great black vessel would
slip down the bay aud 10 out to tho
broad ocean beyond tho sight OF land.
For time she was absorbed In watch.
Ing tho crowds, but tho very presence
OF this crush Of humanity presently
began 10 weigh upon her spirits.
II had been hard to raise Ahe funds
10 send her abroad. 10 mono Of tho
family had been able TO accompany
her 10 New York. She had no &C.
qlnlntances In the city, and she was
absolutely alone In this mob OF leavo
takers. There was no one TO stand on
the edge Of tho pier and wave farewell,
no one to give her friendly farewell
kiss. She was even more alone than
the little crowd Of returning emigrants
huddled on tho lower deck forward.
Back In Crcssvillc II had seemed q
great thing to bo going TO Paris "a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-21
NEXT SEASONS PLANS.

NEW YORK, Mar. 20,-Plans for
next season at the Metropolitan
House were given out last evening
together with announcement of the
opening of the subscription,
The season Of loO8-0o will cover a
period OF 20 weeks, beginning Monday
evening Nov, s. During that time 100
performances will be given of which
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-21
RARE PRESENCE OF MIND.

CHICAGO, Mar. 20--Rare pres
ence of mind of James Berney, an
altar boy of the Roman Catholic
Church of Our Lady Of Lourdes, and
the dicipline taught by school fire
drills prevented fire panic and pro-
bable loss of l'fe in the crowded
church yesterday, The lad is IA years
Of age and it was his duty to light the
candles before the altar.
Young Birney climbed up the mar
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-21

nor cup Of unhappinesa. ana now sns
could see the familiar railroad station
n Cfossvilie. with IN yellow. shedliks
structure and unsheltcred pistform,
and her friends standing there 70 wave
tho last farewell. II had been 10 dr.
ferent from tho boat few hours be-
fore, and shc wished herself back with
her parents and tho girls nnd-Harry
Temple. Ee
sho could still see Temples hurt look
when he received her gentle mo" to
hip proposal Ho had always sought To
oppose her career. contending that she
would DO far happier Ia iier own home
than m choir singer or platform star
She had hated him for his apparent
disbelief In her powers, and her refusal
had been promptly given. She was
sure that II hc asked her now sho
would giadly abandon her career and
no buck TO Crossvillc with him. but
Harry was with the rcst Of tho dear
ones nearly thousand miles away.
There was gentle tapping on tho
door, and shc nroso 10 admit tho stew.
nrdess $s3 E4 WI @
There's q gentleman who would lika
| to 700 you on deck" she said. with q
touch OF accent. "Ho In NJ. Temple.
and hs asks that he may have the
pleasure OF your society"
"Tempicr gasped Nella. "A tall
mani" ,..
"with light mustache and such
handsome gray eyes" assented the stew.
ardrss. mindful Of tho generous tp and
sccnting n romance. "He In on the pot
aide OF the upper deck. Permit mo 10
assist mademoiselle with her toilet"
without waiting for reply the woman
bathed the girls swollen cyelids and
removed traces Of tears from her
checks. smoothing the hair and 10.
frcshing the crumpled bows ON the hat,
which had been tossed into tho berth
with never thought OF the ribbons.
Nella emerged from the gangway 10
nnd Temple pacing tho deck impatient
ly He hurried toward her as she ap-
pearsd and led her TO d cozy corner.
where two steamer chairs were placed
close together.
" am content that you are here.
That IL enough for me-" she said shyly.
"T3ut how did you ever get heref'
"Next train after you left" was the
prompt response. MY chum at col.
iege. Jack cartwright. IL representing
his fathers business IN Paris, aud
when you prepared to come I wrote
asking him II he could find q place for
mo. got an answer by cable to como
at once"
"And you never let me known she
said reproachfulIy. Temple smiled.
II had an idea" he said softly. shat
perhaps II would be better to walt until
afsr we had left port It's lonesome
work sailing alone and"---
You were right" said Nella. IT has
shown me many things In a new light
Perhaps II You were to ask certain
question over again
" do ask tho question over again. v
hc declared earnestly. II shall never
cease asking that question until your
answer Is Yes"
1T IN Yes now" abe said shyly. II
SEQ life more clearly. and love is better
than career. after ALL"
And heavens blessing on the new
perspective" he said fervently as his
hand clasped hers In the carly dusk
that was settling down upon the sea.