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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
IS NOT HIS FAULT
Orville Wright Freed From Re-
sponsibility for Accident to
His AeropIane.
OFFICIAL REPORT TURNED IN
Experiments With Machine Will Con-
tinue and inventors Still Have
Chance for $500 Prize.

Washington. Sept. 19.-'The board
finds that the accident which occurred
in an unofficial flight made at Fort
Myer, Va, at about SIS p. m. on Sept.
IT, 1908, was due to the accidental
breaking of a propeller blade and a
consequent unavoidable loss of control
which resulted in the machine falling
10 the ground from a height of about
rs feet"
In these words the official report of
the board of signal officers, given out
last night by Major George o. SqLier,
sets forth the result of the inquiry into
the cause of the wreck of Orville
Wright's aeroplane. by which Lieuten'
ant Thomas E. Selfridge lost his life
and Mr.. Wright sustained serious in
juries. g.
In Line OF Duty.
The report continues: "The board
finds that First Lieutenant Thomas e
Selfridge, 1st field artillery (attached
to the signal corps by war department
orders and assigned to aeronautical
duty). accompanied Mr.. Wright, by au
thority, on the aeroplane for the pur
pose of officially receiving instruction
and received injuries by the falling oi
the machine which resulted in his
DEATH"
May Yet Win Prize.
The signal corps will proceed witt
its aeronautical work. and it is under
stood the Wright brothers will be per
mitted to make their official trials
whenever they are ready. without en-
dangering their chance of receiving
the contract price of 900 for thei
aeroplane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
PRISON GUARDS LOSE JOBS
Men Blamed for Escape of Ccnvicts
Dismissed by Joliet Warden.

Joliet, H., Sept. 19.-Warden E. ].
Murphy announced yesterday that he
had discharged four guards for negli-
gence and carelessness at the time
Convicts Clarence Wise and James
Kaiser escaped from the prison quarry
a few weeks ago. The dismissal came
after an extended investigation into
the matter by the warden. The four
were the pickets on guard at the quar-
Try when the conyicts successfully slip
ped from sight in broad daylight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
TEACHES THE TEACHERS
II. c. Walker of ST. Louis Gives In
struction in Penmanship.

H. C. Walker of st. Louis, who in
trodueed his system of muscular move
ment in penmanship in the public
schools last year, is again in the city
instructing the teachers of the grades
as to his methods. Mr.. Walker met
the teachers of the different grades
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
chicauo Wins First.

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 19.-The
first game today resulted: Philadel-
phia 2, Chicago 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
JOE JAMES HANGS
At CAPITAL OCT. 2a
Judge Pronounces Sentence Upon
Springfield Negro Who Helped
Start Race Riots.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept 19-Joe James,
the negro convicted of numbering Cler-
gy A. Ballard. was sentenced this af
tenoon by Judge Creighton to hang
here Oct %. James manifested no
emotion when sentence was pro-
nounced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
Reported 0hiosn Will be
Pushed Off Program
With Taft.
NOT YET CONFIRMED
Result of Charges Made by
Hearst---NeW Letters Read
at st Louis.

New York, Sept. 1e.-It is reported
here this afternoon upon what seems
sufficient authority, though the nation
al headquarters was dumb en- the sub
ject, that Senator Foraker would be
asked to withdraw as one Of the speak
ers at the meeting of the League of
Republican Clubs at Cincinnati next
Tuesday. Foraker Is scheduled to
speak upon that occasion on the same
platform with Taft.
Taft In the Dark.
Cincinnati, Sept. 19-Taft this af-
ternoon said he knew nothing of the
suggested change in arrangements for
the republican club meeting Tuesday
in this city.
Taft Trying To Keep Out.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Sept 19-S;ill
maintaining his determination not to
be drawn into the Hearst-Foraker con-
troversy, Judge Taft spent the greater
portion of the morning at his resi-
dence working on speeches he is to
make through the west. The prin
pal caller of the day was Senator
Crane of Massachusetts.
Tried to Buy Paper.
Cincinnati, Sept. 19.-As part of the
purchase money in an unsuccessful
deal for the ownership of the Ohio
State Journal at Columbus. the draft
for $4,000 mentioned in John ID. Arch
bold's letter made public last night i'll
ST. Louis by William r. Hearst. was
received by Senator Foraker, and on
the failure of the attempt to buy that
paper, the draft was returned and the
incident forgotten, according to a
statement given TO the Associated
Press by Foraker here today.
Eeyer Affected Official Career.
The senator declares in a statement
that no one at any time ever paid hin
a cent or even suggested any such
payment in consideration of anything
he might do as public man.
Renews His Attack.
st. Louis, Sept. 19.-William r
Hearst in speech here last night re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19

report crops will be entirely ruined
unless rain comes soon.
Rain at Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. 19-The first down
pour of rain in the city since Aug. II
started this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
is MORE ALARMING.
Asiatic Cholera Gets FoothoId
Among tho Soldiers at
ST. Petersberg.
FEW or AFFLICTED RECOVER
From Noon Till Midnight All New
Cases Are eported-Disease In
vades Odessa, Also.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 10 = More
alarming than ever is the cholera sit
uation now. The Asiatic plague has
obtained a strong foothold in the gar
rison of st. Petersburg and threatens
terrible slaughter among the soldiers.
Throughout the city it is gaining rap
idly, and in spite of all efforts it is be-
yond control
The military authorities yesterday
made known for the first time the con
dition among the troops.
New Hospital Opened.
The disease is spreading so rapidly
that a second large hospital is to be
opened Immediately. There are S31
patients in hospitals. Since the begin
ming of the epidemic there has been a
total of LOCI cases, of which 81 recov-
|ered.
In view of the rapid spread of the
epidemic and the danger to children,
the municipality has decided to close
the primary schools of the city COR six
weeks and to convert the school build
ings into hospitals.
From noon yesterday until midnight
All new cholera cases were reported
in this city
Invades Black Sea Port.
Odessa, Sept. 19.-Despite the strict
preventive measures that have been
taken. the cholera finally has invaded
| this, the most important port of the
Black sea. Seven persons have died
| from the disease and 13 are in the
cholera hospitals. The buildings of
the people suffering from cholera have
been disinfected, others have been
quarantined and summary commissions
have been appointed to take measures
to stamp out the disease. The gov
ernor general has forbidden the publ
cation of news of fatal cases. A ma
jority of the surrounding cities are
suffering seriously from cholera.
| Many Cases mt Manila.
| Manila, Sept. 19-Between this
morning and this evening 3S cases ot
cholera and II deaths from the dis
lease were reported in the city. Amons
the cases two were Americans-H H
Howard and w. A Davis.
The authorities are not discouraged
by the apparent rapid spread of thu
ldisease, and are confident the out
lbreak will speedily be controlled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19

an acre per annum ON 1000 acres.
There is no forest in the United
States where the government RECEIVERS
81 per acre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
Taft In the Dark.

Cincinnati. Sept. 19.-Taft this af-
ternoon said he knew nothing of the
suggested change in arrangements for
the republican club meeting Tuesday
i'm this city
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-12
The $4,000 In Premiums
Will Be Distributed
as Follows

CONTEST NO. 1-For young ladies.
This contest has been divided into ten
districts, three divisions being made
in the city of Los Angeles and seven
for the counties of Southern Califor-
MIA. These districts are fully outlined
on this page.
The young lady VINO receives the
largest number of votes in the entire
ten districts will have first choice of
the premiums that appear below
marked Contest No. |. After that
premium has been awarded there will
be four district premiums for each of
the ten districts. The leader in each
of the districts will have her choice of
the remaining premiums, according to
the following method: The Capital
Prize winner has first choice; second
choice goes to the highest district, next
choice to the next highest district, ETC.,
for the ten districts.
The second premium for each dis
trict will be scholarship, the third
premium a beautiful diamond ring and
the fourth premium gold watch. Al
together there will be forty-one
premiums for the young ladies.
CONTEST NO. 2-For fraternal
lodges may be participated in by all
lodges in Southern California. These
premiums will be one 5000 piano and
$3.50 regala, same to be selected by
the winner.
CONTEST NO. 3-Will be for boys
and young men residing in Southern
California. These premiums will con-
sist of one $265 Thor motorcycle, one
1920 motorcycle, 500 worth of cloth
ing selected by winner one Iroquois
coaster brake motorcycle, $40 mando-
lin, guitar, violin or other musical
instrument selected by winner, $40
sporting goods selected by winner and
one SIS musical instrument.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-12
A Coupon Published in
Each Issue

7, order that the competition be equal
" divided the Field of the Los An
oeles Herald Contest No. has been
divided into different districts, as FOL
lows:
DISTRICT NO. l.
That portion of the city OF Los
Angeles south of First street ana
west of Figueroa.
DISTRICT NO. 2
That portion of the city OF Los
Angeles south of First street ana
east of Figueroa.
DISTRICT NO. 8
That portion OF the city OF Los
Angeles north of First street.
DISTRICT NO. a.
San Gabriel Valley.
DISTRICT NO. s.
Pomona County Division.
DISTRICT NO. O.
Los Angeles Valley,
DISTRICT NO. =
San Bernardino County
DISTRICT NO. g.
Riverside County.
DISTRICT NO. g.
San Diego County
DISTRICT NO. 10
Orange County
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-12
100000 Votes

caesy
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-12
Rules and Regulations

l. Cash must accompany all ORDERS
2. Candidates and others sending
in subscriptions should state plainly
whether old or new, whether paper is
TO be delivered by carrier or by mail
and whether votes are to be polled or
returned to the subscriber.
3. Votes are not transferable, and
if a candidate drops out OF the race she
cannot give her votes to another.
4. The only way to secure votes is
bv subscribing for The Herald or clip
ping the coupons out of the paper.
VOTES CANNOT BE PUR-
CHASED. Every cent must represent
a subscription.
5. Coupons polled after the expira-
ton of the date printed ON each one
will not be counted under any condi-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
FIGHTING B0B'S ORDERS
Doctor Tells ADMIRAL il He REGIONS the
Fleet Now. win Not Answer
For the Consequences.

Paso Robes. Cal, April S.-Rear
ADMIRAL Evans will noi reioin the
battleship fleet at SAN Diego or par
ticipdte IN any of the functions aud
celebrations in the ports of southern
california. That has practically been de-
tcrmincd upon. The rear admiral was
tod this morning by Or. T. +. McDon-
AID. surgeon on the Connecticut, that it
would be very inadvisable for him to
undertake to rejoin the fleet at San
Diego and participate IN the festivities
in southern California The doctor aft
erward said he thought the rear ad-
miral would take his advice. Rear Adj
miral Evans himself has stated that he
would submit to the judgment of his
physicians although II Will be a bitter
disappointment to him if he cannot go.
The rear admiral passed a good
night, but is beginning to realize that
he cannot recover his health in few
Gays on weeks. Although his i'm
proYemcnt has been quite marked by
his rest and treatment at the springs,
he is sin lar from strong.
His appetite continues good, and he
partakes freely of everything but meats
and sugar, which are eliminated from
his diet.
Dr. McDunnOd said today
"The rear admiral is 100 per cent
better than when he arrived here, He
needs rest and quiet, and after three
weeks longer at the springs, we hope
he will be able to resume command OF
the Feet"
Lieut.. Exams win return from Los
Angeles tomorrow with his mother and
sister. Mrs $ G. Marsh, wife of Com
mander Marsh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
WILL BRING sAYEE BACK.
Youthful Burglar in Wisconsin Reform
school 10 BE Returned TO Utah.

Requisition papers are in course OF
preparation In the county attorneys
office locking toward the recovery by
the Utah Industrial school officials of
the person of Arnold sullivan, other
wise known as Oswald Ferris other
wise and now known by the appella-
ton OF Ralph Sayee. Sayee is only
20 years old, bur he has had check
cred career of crime for one so young.
Something over two years ago he was
arrested and convicted in this city Of
burglary. owing TO his age, he was
sent t. the Industrial school. he es-
caped from the ogden institution over
"a year ago, ami since that time the
industrial school board and Supt. H.,
II Thomas nave been very active in
trying to apprehend The young fell
low. finally discovering him through
the authorities of Minneapolis, where
he was arrested recently for burglary.
He was turned over 10 the Wisconsin
Reform school at Waukesha, and IS
being held there now pending the ar
rival of Utah officer armed with
the proper papers for his eNtra1i-
ton. 1t is expected Gov Cutler viii
sign the papers this afternoon, when
Supt. Thomas viii leave FOR Wiscon-
sin to regain custody Of the runaway.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
KING EDWARD APPOINTS
ASQUlTH PRIME MINISTER

London. April s.-The vacancy in the
office of prime minister of Great Brit
ain, caused by the resignation last
Sunday of Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman on account of ill-health, was
filled this morning at Biarritz, France,
during the audience there between
King Edward and Hebert IL. Asquith
who had been summoned from Lon
don.
Mr. Asquth first rendered to his ma
jesty his resignation as chancellor OF
the exchequeI and immediately there
after he kissed the hand of the king
ON his appointment to the post OF
prime minister and first lord OF the
teasury.
II Is officially announced tiat King
Edward VIII leave Biarritz April Is in
order 10 hold a pHvy council on tno
10th The new ministers probably viii
Eavo their first audience OF the king
ON this occasion. rs II is understood
that MIR. Asquith was able to submit
a list of his main appointments to his
majesty during the audience this morn
ing MI Asquith is expected IN Lon-
don tomorrow when he will complete
his ministery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
MAY STORE WOOL CLIP
Eastern Buyers OTcr IL Gents. Which
Is Refused by Flock.
masters.

Inspector G. H. Douglas Of the ou-
reau OF animal industry has returned
from Lofgren, Tooele county, where ne
reports some 10000 sheep sheared up
To within the last two days, when
shearng was stopped until the advent
Of warmer weather. He says the ileeces
of this year are very clean and fine,
with long staple, owing to good pas
turage. and $4,000 sheep representing
% to rs owners. are booked for this one
corral. While the tleeces are unusually
fine, the price offered up to date is un-
usually low and dlsheartening. Dick
whitaker representing Cushland OF
Boston. and John Edghill, representing
Jackson x Co., were at the shearing
pens offering 10 cents for the WOOL
which was promptly refused. Sheep
owners are talking of sacking and stor-
ing their woods indefinitely rather than
sell at such a price.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
PRESIDENT WINDER HOST
Reunion of First Presidency and Quor-
um of the Apostles al His
Home Last Night.

For a period of 10 years the close of
conference, annual and semf-annual,
has witnessed an interesting reunion of
the first presidency and twelve apostles
at the home OF President John r. Win
der. In line with that custom, the VEN
cradle first counselor and his wife en-
tertained last evening at the family
residence. 40 north West Temple
street The three members of the first
presidency and as many Of the apostles
as were in the state We're in attend
auce, and their wives and few other
guests were also present
The company assembled some time
previous to the hour announced for
supper and did not retire until long
after that function was over. Music,
speeches and reminiscent stories pre-
ceded and followed the repast. and
all present reioiced Mt the privilege of
again meeting under the roof of Presi-
dent Winder in capacity that mas
come TO be considered as an aftermath
OF conference.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
Twenty-Five Counties in Illinois
Have Gone Absolutely.
Dry"
1,o14 SALOONS VOTED OUT.
Anh-Saloon Lcaguers Disappointed
In Bloomington. Where Made
Great Campaign.

Chiropo Aprjl S.-rhe great liquor
.,. ,,ti.,,t. t,,, ray,,ttcd In n.
,'i''e'' III
urdWh pattle WIN 'ilc Sa'uo"s W."
ming decisively in most of the larger
cities hut losing In scores of smaller
49,, ~. s,l,,,r,,, t,o;,o, ,.otc ant of
s
existence
The relations, as collected by town
shins. are even more impressive from
l., ,,,i,,i,t ,.i,,, roi,t cos t,u,,
ships' OF more thiul th'ee-iour'IlS "
the total number-l,012 being closed
to the saloon
o.,,,. -, i,,t,,,. l., az, t,,.,,,,. ,,,tt;,,,
W "i','''''9 80
ulu inc liquor interests save themselves
from a complete rout
Where the .grogshop' was not an
,,.o,,,,,,,,. .,,,+ -, 10. ...,.,,,,.... 80.
,N,,'.,,
It"H'p'uoIlsts n1u the duNahlase.
Where financial questions entered
largely they lost.
Altbo,,yh tbny did ,,o+ obos +i,, .a,
NO. '''',''e Wv
mon rum lrcln tne state they profess
satisfaction with the results Ihey We're
tHe "ssressors' ana where liley WIN II
IS GEAR gam
me saloons We're ON the defensive.
Nhefe theY WIN they have nothlng but
what they mad before, and the losses
were clear losses.
returns from the i'2oO townships OF
me state are incomplete ana IL Is not
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
D. ". STEVENS FUNERAL
BY Direction of His Government ana
In Difference to Wishes of Rola-
lives, Takahrn Takes Charge.

Washington, April S.-Public aud pri-
Vatc funeral services VIII be held this
afternoon oyer the body of the late
Durham White stevens adviser TO the
Korean government whose death oc-
CURED in San Francisco March %, as
the result Of shot fred at him by
Korean.
Ambassador Takahira by direction OF
his government and IN Difference TO the
wishes OF Mr.. Stevens relatives, win
take charge Of the public services when
VIII b0 held M ST. Johns Episcopal
church, the Rev Roland Cotton Smith.
The rector, officiating. after which tho
body viii be taken 10 Oak Hill cemetery
tor interment.
The honorary and active pallbearora
have been selected from well known
men IN Washington whom Mr. Stevens
numbered among his friends and from
the staff of the Japanese embassy The
honorary pallboarcrs win include Secy
Root, Scuator Keene. Representatives
burton ana Iongworth, Admlrals Rod
pers and Cowlos, Gen, James III. WIZ
SON James r. Morse, John w, Foster
aud Samuel ShoWlmd OF New York.
The active pallbearers win include Gen.
jos r. Sanger. Dr Francis H. LOring
Woodbury. Blair Samuel Maddox, Or.
A. u. Magrudcr and members Of the
Japanese embassy stan. Wreaths are
10 be placed on the bier In the names
of President Roosevelt, the emperor OF
Japan, the emperor OF Korea, Prince
ito. Count lSomura. Baron Takahira.
The Korean government the Japanese
cabinet, the presidents of the upper
and lower houses OF the Japanese diet.
friends in the Toxic club, Nippon club.
of New York, aud many others
A brief private service az the home
of Mrs. Joseph l. Porter MIR. stevens
sister, win be conducted by Rev Dr
Kelley. OF the Fourth Presbyterian
church
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
harvard GRADUATES
GREET PRIEST. ELIOT

Chicago, April Sour hundred Har-
nd graduates met last night at the
ongress hotel and greeted their presi-
tll Charles w Eliot. with fusillade
Harvard yells. songs and cheers. The
casion was the arrival of President
-hot for weeks stay in Chicago
ld incidentally the fifty-flrst annual
inner of the Chicago Harvard club.
one or two other speakers had been
|b'en a place on the program, but to
RESIDENT Eliot fell more than a lions
mare OF the hnnors; he responded by
aNng two addresses, one after the
hef' and the result was riot of Har-
ara enthusiasm such as Chicago Har-
ara ". men seldom have seen.
me Presidents first address was
|aTgely historical review OF the progress
tle institution during the 80 years
y MS presidency.
Is not material development that
| sppr@enis the university's highest
|hIe'ements in the last 40 years" he
~. IL Is the building up of tho
diversity as great factor I'm educa-
~ harvard Is now not only the old
institution OF learning In the United
|sseS but 1t Is the only university IN
country organized ON a true uni
resident Eliot's second address was
light vein, and consisted chiefly of
. aiu'scehees of more personal char
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-08
PIANO TUNERS ORGANIZE.

The piano tuners of the state have
just organized in this city an associa-
ton to be known as the Piano Tuners
Association OF Utah. with these Off
GERS: President, j. A. L4echsteter OF Salt
Lake; vice president, Henry Blair OF
Ogden; secretary. -John TagBart of Sail
Lake: treasurer, George IL. Vine of Salt
Lake. The association includes tuners
from all of the larger centers of the
state 1t was agreed that the regular
price for tuning a piano should be $3.50,
with guarantee of good work; and the
association win have for one of It's OBJ
jects the shutting out of fake" tuners
from imposing on people where it is
possible.