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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. 104 G STREET NORTH
EAST.
BY virtue Of deed Of trust duly recorded in
Liber No 24SS. folio 437 ct seq. Of the land rec
ords of the District Of Columbia and at the re-
quest Of the party secured thereby the under
signed trustees win sell at public auction. in
front Of the premises. on THURSDAY. THE
TWENTY-SECOND DAY OF OCTOBER. AID.
1905. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following
described real estate. situate in the city Of
Washington. in the District Of Columbia to wit:
The west twenty ,2ol feet front BY the fun
(9) in square numbered seven hundred and
twenty four CPD, together with the improve
ments, consisting OF three-story brick dwelling
house.
Terms Of sale: One-t third cash. balance in one
and two years. with interest at per centum. or
all cash at option Of the purchaser. Deposit Of
$4,000 required. Conveyancng. recording. etc.
at purchasers cost Terms to be complied with in
fifteen days. otherwise the trustees reserve the
right to resell at risk and cost Of defaulting
purchaser. after five days Reimbursement.
JOHN A. SHAEFER,
WILLIAM r. McCLOSKY.
oc15-d&ds Trustees.
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Three-story and Basement Brick
Dwelling. II Rooms and Bath.
Modern improvements, No. 80
Eye St. Me-, Lot 16.Sx8o Feet,
Rented at $3.50 Per Month, at
Auction.
BY virtue Of authority vested in we will
sell at public auction. in front of the premises.
AT FOUR FORTY-FIVE PM. the above-de-
scrbed property
Terms announced at time OF sale A deposit
Of 800 required upon acceptance OF bid. Con-
veyancng and recording at purchasers cost.
oc17-3t THOS. J. OWEN & son. Auctioneers.
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Mr.. Monroe S. Shipley of Pittsburg has
returned from visit to his former home
here.
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-LOTS IN CHEVY CHASE, D. G..
are selling rapidly. The purchasers are build:
ing their homes in this the most beautiful
residence section Of the District. 20 houses
have been erected within the past year and
plans are being prepared for more to be con-
structed al once
This property adjons Chevy Chase. Md.
fronting over 1000 feet on Connecticut ave.
5 streets running east and west: 365 feet ele-
walton and every lot in the tract Is available
for building purposes.
All city improvements in. including
sewer. water, macadam streets. granOlithic
sidewalks. shade trees, electric lights
Special inducements offered to those who
wish to build
Write. phone or call for plats and full partic-
ulars: prices are low. terms are very easy.
THOS. J. FISHER & CO. Inc.
Phone NJ $3.50. 13S 18th st. NV.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss Gurley of st. Mary county is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Thomas E. Latimer
Oaklawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss Margaret Sterling of Hancock. Md.
has returned after a pleasant visit t,
friends near Bladensburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr.. Trueman Lanham. superintendent
of parking, District of Columbia. will oc-
cupy his home near Lanham in a few
days.
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Mrs. Frank W. Wells of Lanham has
been visiting Mrs. George n. Walls near
Landover, this county.
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Mr.. c. A. Stancliff of Cristobaf, Canal
Zone, is on a visit to his parents at Lam
ham. Monday. accompanied by his moth
err and brother, he left for Erie, Pa,
where he will visit relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. McCeney OF
Newport News, Va, have been visiting
relatives in East Hyattsville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. l.. Nelson Perrie Of Kalmia ha
returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs
Gridley, in Washington.
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Mr.. William Sefriz of Lanham sailed
Wednesday on one Of the North German
Lloyd ships for Paris and will spend a
year or SO in France and Germany.
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DIR. Shade.
SPECIALIST 100 18TH CT

SPECIALIST 72s 18TH ST.
81 YEARS PRACTICE CURING NERVOUS
AND CHRONIC DISEASES; also stomach lungs
catarrh liver. heart. asthma. kidneys. bladder,
structure discharges, general and special weak
and disability, blood and skin diseases.
Special and private ailments cured quickly. Con.
sutation free.
Private waiting room for ladies. Hours. to T.
Tuesday and Saturday nights, to 8. Sundays
10 to 1o. Chandler building. Elevator and phone.
sel-9OtslS
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Miss Grace Robinson of Calm Retreat
has as her guest one of her schoolmates.
Miss Paid of Porto Rico.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pettibone and son
John of Charleston, S. c.. are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Mark s. Pettibone, near Sea-
brooke, this county.
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DRESSMAKING-

ST. ROSES INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. 2O2i q
st. NV. takes pleasure in announcing that 1T
is prepared to fill orders for ladies' and
misses gowns. wraps. tailor made suits and
waists: also ladies' :rousseauX and infant lay.
cites: embroidery q specially. seo2.tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss Susie P. Hunt. who has been Wis
iting her brother. DR.. ]. F. Hunt OF
Laurel, has returned to her home neal
T. B.
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Mrs. r. Hugh Perrie of Westwood and
her sister. Miss Blanche Naylor of Pleas
ant Grove, have been visiting in Balti-
more.
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Mr.. 0. P. Gray and family have moved
to Washington for the winter months.
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MARCUS NOTES. AUCTIONEER.

MARCUS NOTES. AUCTIONEER.
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT SALE OF CON
DEMNED MATERIAL.
On TUESDAY, OCTOBER TWENTIETH. AT
TWO O'CLOCK PM, will sell at public auc-
ton. at the District pumping station. on Bryant
street between I'd and 4th streets NV. the fol-
lowing condemned material
About so tons Of Cast Iron. tons Wrought
Iron. 800 pounds Scrap Brass. 500 pounds Brass
Filings, Manila Rope, Oil Barrels. Tools. Brushes.
Rrooms Oil Cans. Fire and Rubber Hose. Fire
Hydrants. Lanterns. Wheelbarrows. ShOvels.
Tool Box. Map Cases. Desks. Letter Press.
washstands, Tables. Chairs and Typewriters.
Terms cash at time of sale. All material to
be removed within 10 days after sale. On failure
to so remove same the purchase price will be
forfeited to the District government. and the
Commissioners reserve the right to resell same at
public auction. proceeds from last sale to be de-
posted to the credit Of the District government
BY order Of the Commissioners. D. c.
W. H. O'NEILL,
oc173t Acting Property Clerk. D. G.
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S. BENSINGER, AUCTIONEER.

Absolute and Positive
Retiring Sale by Auction
of my Entire Stock of Fine
Carriages, Buggies, De-
livery Wagons and Light
and Heavy Harness ON
Saturday, October "a, ait
4 O'Clock ann.
On account Of my retirement from business I
will positively sell to the highest bidders. regard
less of cost. my entire stock Of fine vehicles and
harness. consisting of Broughams. Coupe Rock
Always, Surveys. Buggies Runabouts Delivery
Wagons and Light and Heavy Harness Of every
description.
splendid opportunity for dealers, nverymen
and the buying public.
Terms cash.
S. BENSINGEPo
WASHINGTON HORSE & CARRIAGE BAZAAR.
$40 La. Ave.
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Mr.. Harry Brooke of Washington has
been visiting his brother, Mr.. william u.
Brooke in Marlboro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Arthur Schofield will shortly leave
for a trip to Illinois and Indiana to visit
friends and relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. A. T. Brooke and Miss Freddie
Brooke have returned from delightful
trip to Niagara. Buffalo. Watkins Glen
and PHILADELPHIA.
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Miss Elizabeth Tippett Of the lower Sec
ton of the county is attending the an
nual meeting of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society of the NJ. E. Church
South at Hinton, w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr.. d. B. Miller. jr.. and wife have
given up their summer home and gone to
Washington for the winter.
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FOR SALE
MOUNT PLEASANT. WEST OF 14TH-Ele
giant modern home. just completed: Z rooms
and bath: concrete cellar; HOT-WATER
HEAT; first floor hardwood throughout. $500
Sd st. Sc, facing Garfield Park: coy little
home Of six rooms and bath: first floor all
tiled. Price, 81, $50. and terms can be
ranged.
4 modern home One-half block from Iowa
Circle: ten rooms and bath; twenty foot front:
eouthern exposure. Owner leaving country and
must sell. O1er $500.
JOHN W. CHIIDRESS.
or11-3t 1412 G st. NV.
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Mrs. F. Bond and Miss Elizabeth Town
shend of Baltimore are the guests OF
their sister, Mrs. T. krebs Naylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Tuesday evening in Hynesboro Baptist
Church Miss Ada Bell Jones of Alexan-
dria. Va. became the wife of Mr. Nelson
Kagle of Hynesboro, this county. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. NJ F.
Lowe and was attended by many friends
and relatives. A reception at the home of
the grooms parents followed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Kagle will reside in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Lottie Perrie, >who spent the
greater part of the summer with her son.
DR.. Alfred H. Perrie of Anne Aundel
county, has returned to her home at
WestwOod, this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr.. T. r. Keene and family have closed
their summer home at Lanham and
moved to Washington for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Charles A. English left Tuesday
last for an extended visit to relatives in
Petersburg, Va.
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FOR SALE
Reduced to $4,000. Fine corner residence.
Just on Conn. ave-: II rooms: southern and
eastern exposure. Keys at ONCE.
ocs-tf5 n. L. RUST. 60S 18th ct.
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ing Mrs. J.. Carlisle Wilmer in La Plata,
Charles county.
Mr.. Ling Warren of Norfolk. Va. is
visiting his brother. Mr.. Claude r. War
rem, Riverdale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis
and children have returned to their coun-
try residence. Oatlands House. near Lees
burg, from an extended visit to Mrs.
Eustis parents on the Hudson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Martin L. J. Steele is visiting hel
father at Robinson, Md.
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Miss Virginia Johnson, accompanied by
Miss McMahen of Washington, spent the
week end with relatives in Leesburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Ex-Representative Charles E. Coffin of
Muikirk, this county, has recovered from
a recent stroke of paralysis and left We'd
nesday for a fishing trip to Durants
Island, N. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

FOR SALE-OFFERS WANTED: MUST SELL
WALLACH PLACE NV. 14th, 6r.
STORE AND DWELLING. r near 10th;
rent. $3.50. .:;:...:. :.:.....:... 1000
F. ST Mr.. 3D. Ne. rs. BARGAIN. 425O
ST. mr. 18th Sc. 6r.. fur, rent. $40. 2 200
GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON. 141O NV.
nc1I-3
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FOR SAIiES2. 600.
BRICK HOUSE SOUTHEAST: with porch
across front: 6 rooms and modern bath will
rent to white tenant at $3.50: good condition.
JOSEPH /. WELLER,
Realty Broker. co. st. NV.
ocI?.2f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr. William r. Smith has returned to
his home in Marlboro after a months trip
to Colorado and other western points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss May Street of Washington has
been visiting Mrs. James F. Reel, Tuxedo,
this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. p B. Buell. Of Herndon was the
guest Of friends in Leesburg during the
past week.
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Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Wells left
Thursday afternoon for Coffeyville, Kan,
to visit their youngest son, B. o. L..
Wells. who is in business there. They
will remain in the west until about No
yember Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs: Thomas J. Morton, Miss Morton
and Master Julian Morton. after spending
the summer and early fall at the Lees
burg Inn, returned Friday. last to their
home in Wilmington, N. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

The worthy grand matron OF the grand
chapter of the order of the Eastern Star
Of Maryland. Mrs. Graham. is visiting
Mrs Lilly v. Machen, Maryland avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Misses Elise and Decima Hayward of
Baltimore. Md, have been the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur NJ. Chichester. jr,
at Widworthy, near LeeSburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss Enid Holden of Washington has
been visiting her grandparents. Mr. and
Mrs. Frederic A. Holden, Ralstonf ave-
nue..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss Elizabeth c. Henderson and Mrs.
William N. Wise attended the annual
state convention of the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy at Manassas, Va,
during the past week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Judge Charles E. Vrooman leaves next
Thursday for southeastern Iowa, where
he will cast his ballot November 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

gone to Washington to spend the coming
winter with her son. Rev. Selwyn Cock
Grille
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DR.. II. A. Munson has gone to Rochester,
n. Y, to live. His daughter. Mrs. II.
W. Thompson, has returned to Hyattsville
and is now occupying cottage on Raj.
stOn avenue.
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Miss Nellie Hyatt of Mitchellsville. this
county. has returned to her home after a
pleasant visit to relatives here and in
Washington.
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Mr.. and Mrs. c. Frank Carr and chill
dren have returned from weeks stay
with friends and relatives In Anne
Arundel county.
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Miss Percilla Owens of New York CITY
is visiting her grandparents, Mayor and
Mrs. Joseph r. Owens.
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Mrs. Kenneth W. Hudgins has returned
to Hampton. Va, after spending the sum-
mer with her parents. DR.. and Mrs. VIII
liam S. Love, in this city.
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Mr. Walter Hardesty of Seabrooke has
gone to visit his sister, Mrs. George Fet-
terolf, in Philadelphia.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOL. EXCHANGE-HAvE You UNINCUM-
bercd lots? We have large list Of fine prop
critics that be traded for clear ground.
Let us submit them to you. Convert a losing
proposition into a revenue-producing one. Write.
telephone call us.
WIiIIGE. GIBBS & DANIEL. Cos -o5 18th.
ocS- 12t
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Mrs Edward Lloyd Howard of Sud-
brooke Park, Baltimore county, is visit
ing Mrs. Joseph r. Owens, Hilltop Lodge.
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YOUR MATTRESS CAREFULLY RE\OV AHED
using same tick. 81: with new s-oz ticking
81 to IS. You can see your work done. L. T.
Jones. 633 III q. w: tel NJ. 2O97. se17-9OtA
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Miss Katherine Marbury has returned
after a visit to relatives in Baltimore and
other points.
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Mr.. O. B. Zantzinger of Washington has
rented the premises of Mr.. Robert w.
Wells. Ralston avenue, for the winter
months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Eveleth English and daughter.
Elizabeth. after spending the summer and
early fall in Leesburg. returned Friday to
their home in Washington.
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FOR SALE-ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT: 3
brick houses northwest. > rooms water etc
always rented $3.50 month. Price. 81 100
MORAN & GOLDENBERG, 1851 Wisconsin ave
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Messrs. Van Meter Hack and Holmes
Hack. jr.. who have been on an extended
visit to friends in this section, have re-
turned to. Oldfelds. w. Va. making the
trip on motorcycles.
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Miss Cora Slower, who has been visiting
friends and relatives near Leesburg. re-
| turned Tuesday to her home in Wash
ington.
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Mrs. Charles Edmondson ana SON have
returned to McKeesport, Pa. after visit
ing her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Smith.
at Oakland, this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Miss Leila Steiner of Alexandria. Va.
and Messrs. Horace and McGill English
of Washington were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. English Sunday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mr. William Daeuble of Louisville, KY,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Herman E.
Burgess, Baltimore street.
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Miss Frances Weadon Of Washington
is the guest of Miss Flossie Giddings at
Rock Hill Farm, near Leesburg.
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Miss Genevieve Simms Of Washington.
D. c.. is the guest of Miss Mary McS abe,
at the latters home in Writ street.
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FOR SALE BUSINESS PROPERTY

FOR SERIOUSNESS CORNER ON 9TH ST.
Now renting for about 5000 Right in line Of
SIMPSON SULLIVAN CO., 14os G st. NV.
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Miss Jennie Meade OF White Post has
been visiting Miss jamie Moore In Berry,
Vile
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Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Matthews have
left Bunker Hill, and after a short visit
to friends in Hagerstown they will go to
California to make their future home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. William B. McIlwaine. Miss Anne
McIlwaine and Mrs. John Herbert Clai-
borne who have been visiting Mrs.
Charles A. English Of this town. returned
Tuesday to their home In Petersburg,
Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Rev. w. F. Gruver. superintendent or
this district. has gone to York. Pa. to at
tend the annual conference Of the United
Brethren Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Charles J. Faulkner Of Boydville
has gone to Hampton. Va. to attend the
marriage of Miss Matte B. Young to Mr..
Spencer Lane OF Williamsburg. Va, in
whose honor Mrs. Faulkner recently gave
a house party at the historic Boydville
mansion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-22
AEROPLANE' 5 FALL
KILLS and INJURIES
LIEUT.. SELFRlDGE OF SIGNAL
CORPS SLAIN AND ORVlLLE
WRIGHT is HURT.
AVIATOR IN STRONG
FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE
Physicians Declare He Shows I'm.
provement-Flyine Machine Drops
from Great Heght-Army Man
Does Not Regain Consciousness.

Washington, Sept. l9.-After having
his aeroplane flights at Fort Myer
and having established new worlds
records for heavier-than-air flying
machines, Orville Wright met with a
tragical mishap while making two
man flight. The aeroplanist was &C.
companied by Lieut.. Thomas E. Sell
fridge of the signal corps of the army.
Lieut. Selfridge was fatally injured
and died at g.: 10 o'clock at night. Mr..
Wright was seriously injured. but is
expected to recover.
Oryille Wright is making manly
fight for recovery. Through Friday
night there was much anxiety over
the injured aviators condition, but as
dawn broke and no indications of in
ternal injuries developed, surgeons
announced that Wright was doing very
we'll
While the machine was encircling
the drill grounds propeller blade
snapped off and hitting some other
part of the intricate mechanism
caused the machine to overturn in the
air and fall to the ground, enveloping
the two occupants in the debris
Quick Help for the Injured.
Soldiers and spectators ran across
the field to where the aeroplane hac
fallen and assisted in lifting Mr.
Wright and Lieut. Selfridge from I'm
der the tangled mass of machinery
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-22

rods, wires and shreds of muslin. Mr..
Wright was conscious and said: "Oh,
hurry and lift the motor" Lieut.. Sell
fridge was unconscious and had ap-
parently struck the ground with great
force. His head was covered with
blood and he was choking when the
soldiers extricated him from under the
machine.
DR.. Waters, New York physician,
was one of the first to reach the spot
and rendered first aid to the injured
men. When their wounds had been
bandaged Mr. Wright and Lieut. Sell
fridge were taken to the Fort Myer
hospital, at the other end of the field
1t was feared that Mr.. Wright was
suffering from internal injuries. He
had lapsed into semi-consciousness by
the time he reached the hospital, while
Lieut.. Selfridge did not regain con-
seriousness at all. He was suffering
from a fracture at the base of the
skull.
Wright Not Dangerously Hurt.
After hurried surgical examination
1t was announced that Mr.. Wright was
not dangerously injured. He is suf-
fering from fracture of his left
thigh and several ribs on the left side
are broken. Both men received deep
cuts about the head. Mr.. Wright re-
gained consciousness at the hospital
and dictated cablegram to his
brother at LIE Mans, France, and re-
quested that the same message be
sent to his sister and father at Day.
ton, o., assuring them that he was all
right
Although there have been but a
handful of people at the aeronauti-
cal testing grounds at Fort Myer dur
ing the past few days, fully 1000 had
gathered.
Machine Turns Over and Falls.
While the machine was turning at
the southern end of the field, several
thousand feet from the spectators
some one shouted:
What is that? Something fell"
Immediately all eyes were on the
aeroplane, and ii was seen to turn
over on it's left side and, pausing q
then came swooping to the earth IL
cloud of dust No effort on the
part of the aviator could possibly have
averted the accident. Planes and rud
ders We're absolutely incapable Of
righting the machine when 1t hac
turned in that manner.
Several officers who were standing
around the starting apparatus ordered
the mounted soldiers over to the
wreck, but spectators, soldiers, off Ger.
and newspaper men were already run
ming across the field
French Aeroplane Wrecked.
Anglers, France, Sept. 19-Ren,
Cashier, the aeroplanist met with
nasty accident while making test
with his machine Thursday afternoon
The connecting rod of the plane
broke and the machine crashed dow
from a height of rs feet
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-22
Big Conference Held.

st. Paul. MINI, Sept. 19.-The
twenty-ninth annual conference of the
Norwegian-Danish Methodist church
was held here. This conference GOV.
ers the states of Minnesota, Wiscon.
sin, Illinois, Michigan, North and
South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas
and is the governing body for rs
churches