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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
INTERNATIONAL
BALLOON RACE ON
Amidst Cheers of Thousands,
Gigantic Bags Leave
Chicago.
LAST SEEN OVER THE LAKE.
AMERICAN BAG HAS NARROW ES-
CAPE WHILE GETTING OFF,
BUT FINALLY STARTS TO THE
EAST.

Chicago. July 4.-In the teeth of a
terrific gale, amid cheers of a vast
multitude, the French balloon-an
Antonio. piloted by Capt. H. E. Honey
will, rose majestically from Aero
park at 40 this afternoon. inaugural
ing the international aeronautic race
that has attracted the attention of the
world. Within a few seconds the Viii
le De Dieppe, captained by A. E. Muel-
Ter, the South American balloonist,
raised it's great hulk, making way for
the America. The crowd that assem-
bled to wish the daring aeronauts bon
voyage, stood agape as whirling winds
of the attitudes clutched the inflated
bags and raced away on embarrassed
flight. Suddenly the army balloon
with its great banner bearing the pa
triotic legend, United States Army
shot into the air, vered. then careened
and muffled means arose as the big
crowd realized that something hap
pened What it was no one could dis
tinguish in the short interval so full OF
peril, as the gas filled bag with its hui
man freight. dashed against a tele-
graph pole flinging Pilot Captain A
P Shirley to the floor of the huge bas
ket Assistant Capt Horace B. Wild
who has distinguished himself in nu
merous airship flights, grasped the sit
uation instantly. Jerking the pilot
to his feet, he set to work flinging out
| huge bags of ballast and the majestic
sphere pitched forward, describing q
circle, caught in gust of wind that
swept the balloon out of danger. Wo
men who turned heads away fearing
fatal catastrophe, emboldened an
other glance upward by the tumultu
! Gus cheering. One by one the big in
! flated spheres shot upward and at las
! the Chicago cast off ropes and the
race was on, all directly over the lake
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
MEN FOR SECOND PLACE.
Question Is Being EneraeticaIIy Dis
cussed at Dinner.

Denver, July 4.-Who will be the
iNice-presidential nominee of the dem
:ocratic party? That question is dis
scussed in Denver today more energet-
:ically than the same question was dis
5Cussed one day before 1t was fixed and
before the convention decided it final
!ly for the republicans in Chicago.
After one has looked over the entire
field there are to be found but four
men who can possibly be looked upon
lat present as a field from which to
ipick. OF course, when the delegations
land candidates arrive a deal may be
fixed up that will fool everybody. But
.looking at the thing like tout looks
Np the dope, it seems probable that the
vice presidency will go 20 the East.
The men yho are looked upon as the
four leading candidates are lined ur
Hike this:
George Gray. of Delaware-Does not
care for it. because his boomers think
:he should be head of tie ticket: could
Undoubtedly win if he wanted the job
Archibald Mcneil, OF Connecticut
fConsidered the second strongest mar
because he is strong with the laborins
CLASSES and capable as well, and is rec
Eognized as national man; expects tc
have New York and New England
with him at the start.
John NJ. Kern, of Indinapolis-Is ir
Denver with his boom; is backed BY
tom Taggart and might get Illinois
lsupport; considered stronger than any
Western candidate.
James Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois
Not outspoken for the place, but still
willing TO flirt; a man considered
strong in certain parts of the East anC
South.
There is Towne to be considered, bu
O majority of the leaders do not lool
upon him as possibility. There ar,
many from New York but it is not be
lieved that New York will permit an,
of them to go before the convention
for fear of putting more rents in tn
New York delegation Titan are al
ready there.
There is Governor Chamberlain o
Oregon but no one will concede tha
the West has chance And so on,
might go dovn the list of twenty-si,
or more and eliminate them one b,
one: The crisis is this:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
If Unsatisfactory One Is
Drawn in Denver, Bryan
Will Write His Own and
Stand Upon 1t.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL SIT
UATION INTERESTING.
The Strength of Various Can
didates Now Being Dis
cussed at Denver-Western
Man Favored.

Denver July 4.-Col. VIM. Jennings
Bryan will absolutely dictate the plat
form Of the Denver convention or will
know the reason why. The conserva-
tive bosses today in talking of a com
promise have signified their readiness
to accept a modified version of the
Nebraska platform, but Bryan offers
no compromise He will offer in
stead a platform not drawn up by him
entirely, but patchwork made by
himself and his friends and will tell
the conservatives to either take it or
fight the matter out on the convention
floor. Then if the conservatives
should win, Bryan will take the nomi-
nation just the same and will go to
the voters and tell them he is platform
enough himself. and will write his own
platform after the convention.
The Nebraskan's war like attitude
became known today after his broth
er, Charles w. Bryan, arrived, and had
a long conversation with James C.
Dahlman, the Mayor of Omaha, the
candidates confidential friend 1t was
Dahlman who did the talking for Bry-
an, and while he was astensibly giving
his own views. they had the ring of de-
cision in them that has not hereto
fore characterized the former cow
boys remarks.
DahIman Makes Denial.
A report has gained currency here
that Bryan had sent message here,
that it did not matter much what sort
of platform was adopted, as he
would take the nomination and would
be platform enough in himself
1t was upon that report that Mr..
Dahlman spoke.
Nothing of that sort has happen
ed" Dahlman said, "or at least no
message of that kind has been receiv-
ed to my knowledge. Why should
Bryan send such message. We are
going to write the platform ourselves
and by we, | mean the friends of Bry.
an. We have not been sitting around
doing nothing. but have been looking
after the selection of members for the
resolution committee and | am certain
We will have a majority, and if we do
we will write the platform as Bryan
wants it."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
FALLS ON C|NDERS
AND IS BADLY HURT
Cambridge City Man Brought
To Local Hospital.

Cambridge City. July 4,-Walter
Smith Clark at the Central Hotel was
seriously injured Thursday. While
he was hurrying to catch a train, he
attempted TO climb through freight
that was standing on the siding and
fell. striking his knee on the cinder.
The knee cap was split. which made a
very bad wound. He was taken TO
Reid Memorial hospital at Richmond
where he will have To remain for sew.
eral weeks
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these organizations with a view of de-
Gliding on the adYisability of calling
the proposed meeting, if in fact such
a meeting has ever been seriously
thought of. The whole scheme is an
other proof of the desperate ends TO
which the brewers have been driven
in their efforts TO stop the sentiment
against the saloon. No date has ever
been set for the personal liberty af-
fair, and it looks like a safe PROPOSE.
ton that nothing will come of 1t. The
brewers seem TO run against the stone
wall of public opinion wherever they
turn IN. search of<Telief
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
SOLDIERS PICNIC
War Veterans in Wayne Coun'
ty Assemble at Jackson
Park.
FORKNER MAKES A SPEECH.

The veteran soldiers and sailors Of
Wayne county held their annual pic
mic yesterday at JACKSON park. There
was a large number of them and their
friends and relatives present. and the
day was spent in the most enjoyable
manner. Judge Forkner Of New Cas-
tie one of the best known attorneys
in the Sixth district. delivered a patri-
otic address which was well received
by his auditors. Other features of the
program were highly pleasing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
FOUR KILLED AND
FIFTEEN HURT
Trains Crash Near BoonviIIe,
New York.

Syracuse, n. Y, July 4.-The Utica
flyer on the Rome, Watertown & Og-
densburg railway was wrecked near
Boonville today. Four persons were
killed and fifteen hurt. The passeI.
ger train with two engines crashed
head-on with freight train. Both
passenger engineers, S. O'Brien and
A. Rieber. of Utica, and their firemen
were killed. The injured were taken
to the Utica Hospital.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

iNDiANA-GeneraIIy fair Sunday;
warmer in north and central Dor
tions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
AGED WOMAN HURT.

Hagerstown, Ind. July 4 Mrs.
Tina Springer, aged ninety-two years
who makes her home with her nephew
A. A. Fritz. fell, striking her head
against a sewing machine and infiict
ing a deep wound which was very
painful.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
EIGHT INJURED
IN CELEBRATING
FOURTH OF JULY
The List of Serious Acct
dents Is Small Compared
With the Records of Form
er Years.
SOME OF THE INJURED
MAY BE MARKED FOR LIFE
Perhaps the Most Serious Ac-
cident Was That Which
BefeII Young John Stout
He May Lose Leg.
Local Victims of
Cannon and Cracker.

Irene Stiens, slightly injured.
Stout, badly injured.
Edward Fuson, badly injured.
Marie Schroeder. slightly injured,
William Luker, slightly injured.
Levi Myers, Jr, slightly injured.
William Jenkins, badly injured.
Harry Miller, slightly injured.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-05
.CORTELYOU TO KEEP
HAND ON THE WHEELS
Secretary Will Remain in the
Capital During Summer.

Washington, July 4.-Secretary Cor
telyou will remain in Washington all
summer and keep the departmental
machinery running, while most of the
other cabinet officials and the presi-
dent are away.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-04
An Appreciation.

In hehalf of the management of the
Addison County Agricultural society the
president, Judge j. E. Weeks, wishes to
extend to the people of the county hearty
thanks for their splendid exhibits, sup
port and attendance during the fair this
year. He wishes in a special manner
to thank the business men Of the village
for their valuable assistance, not only
for the generous patronage and exhibits,
but for the handsome decoration of their
stores during fair week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-04
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercary will surely distroy the sense OF
smell ana completely derange the whole sys.
tenn when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles SHOULD never be used
physicians. as the damage they win do is ten
fold TO the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufact.
ured by F.J. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo, o.. con-
acting directly upon the blood. aud mucous
surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
II Is taken internally and made In Toledo.
free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-04

This vote was remarkable for the close
running of the three leading candidates.
In another half-minute these parties
would have stood exactly equal, as Cal
houn ballot did not quite reach the box
before turning.
At five o'clock the box was turned on
the state, county and justice tickets and
the results were as below
STATE AND COUNTY.
Republican party: George II. Prouty,
500; John A. Mead, 49S; E. II. Deavitt,
400; Guy w. Bailey, 495; Horace F. Gra-
ham, 493; John G. Sargent, 49l; David
]. Foster, sol; Geo. A. Thayer, 492; j. B.
Donowaay, ass; Frank c; Dyer, 4S9; G. S.
Dana, 494; F. w. Tuttle, 473; o. A. Smith,
492.
Democratic party: J. E. Burke, 70 !;
J. w. Thurston, 75; ]. E. Byrne, 72; j.
F. Higgins, 72; T. P. Bragg, TO- J. j. En-
right 70; Emile Blais, SO Richard Preble,
II; G. F. o. Kimball, IL w. c. Donahue,
70; D. F. McCauley, 20; w. w. Rider, 72;
R. S. Smith, 70; w. H. Bliss, II, John H.
Lovett. II.
Prohibition party: Eugene NJ. Camp.
bell, Ia A. S. Gallup. Ia; c. B. Wilson,
IA; s. NJ. Harris, IA: w. A. Strong, IA;
G. C. Thrall, IA; E. R. Towle, ID.
Independence party: Q. s. Backus, 8;
Peter Richie, 8; 81. B. Daniels, g.; l.. A.
Austin, 8; T. P. Bragg, o.
JUSTICE TICKET.
The following is the result of the vote
for the justices of the peace:-
1. II. LaFleur, 523; c. 1. Button, 524;
c. A. Earle, 527; T. F. Burns, 523; A. K.
Carr, 5l4; J. II. Lovett, SIG; F. NJ. Foote.
517; w. II. Sheldon, 528; E. G. Sever
snce, 518; A. w. Dickens, 514; G. j.
Hodges, 51s; o. P.l Moore, 45s; scatter
ing, AZ.
THE LONG AND STERN RACE.
The numerous ballots for the office of
town representative went merrily on all
day Tuesday, all Tuesday night and last
ed till eight o'clock Wednesday night.
The results of the numerous ballots for
town representative are below
Second ballot. No choice.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-04

The fourth, fifth. sixth and seventh
ballots were taken during the usual rest
ing hours of ordinary humanity, when
nature sleeps and the sound of the grind
ing is low. The sun rose on the uncom-
pleted eighth ballot and at 1890 a. NJ the
box was turned by the weary but faith
full servitors of the people.
Eighth ballot. No choice.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-09-04
THE LOCAL ELECTION.
Allan Calhoun Wins on Represen-
tative Ticket In the Eiev-
enth Ballot.

Promptly at the ringing of the bell the
election at Middlebury begun. Clerk J.
M. Burke read the warning, and the as
sembly got down to business at once.
The box for the representative ballot was
turned at three o'clock, with the follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
DUSTIN FARNUM SUED.
e lies Action for Divorce Intended,
It Is Said, Before Gould Case.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Papers were
put on file In the supreme court yesterday
afternoon I'm an action for divorce brought
by Mrs. Agnes Johnstone Farnum against
Dustin Farnum. the actor.
A friend of Mrs. Farnum said that THE
determination to seek a divorce was
reached by Mrs. Farnum long before Mr..
Farnum's name was mentioned by How
ard Gould i'm the latter's answer To the
suit recently instituted by Mrs. Gould
against her husband According TO this
friend OF Mrs. Farnum the Gould troubles
had nothing whatever To do with her &C.
ton looking toward divorce.
The papers in Mrs Farnum's present
action were taken into Judge DowlnE's
court and placed on file and the court app
pointed NJ. Linn Bruce as referee TO take
testimony. The suit was entered as n
tombstone Farnum VS.. ID. Lancy Fas.
num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Vandalism in the Woods.
ha EdftaP NJ The 2far.

In these delightful days. when nature
Is again offering up her wealth of bloom.
the annual depredations upon our wild
flowers have recommended. This is es-
pecially true on Sundays. when hundreds
thrOng the woods and meadows and re-
turn laden with the spoils Of spring. This
vandalism is particularly noticeable where
grow those beautiful harbingers of spring.
the Towering dogwood and the redbud.
What prettier sight can one behold than
the dogwood's mass Of white bloom dis
cernible among the larger trees which
surround 1t, or the intense scarlet of the
redbud. rendered all the brighter by the
fact that not leaf has yet appeared to
hide the beauty of its floral decoration?
1t IL these that the ruthless despOilcr
takes for his prey. There Is none TO
stay his hand. and so he fairly revels in
his iil-go.te gains. These marauders are
not satisfied with handful they must
needs gather them In armfuls. leaving
the tree q bruised and broken mass.
II the despoiled branch of bloom could
but speak 1t might exclaim with Mac
beth. This Is sorry sight 4 sorry
sight indeed, it Is. and the pity OF IT all
is there appears to be no way of reaching
these offenders except TO appeal to their
consciences. l am persuaded that many
Of them have no thought of doing wrong
or realize that they are doing violence
10 nature. An appeal must therefore be
made to their moral. their ethical sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23


enjoy nature is to go to her; she can
not be brought from the woods and
streams into our houses. The redbud. the
dogwood the azalea. are only such in
their native haunts They can be enjoyed
there and there only.
Bring them home and put them in the
narrow confines of vase or pitcher ard
they soon wither and die. as IL in mute
protest against their plucking away.
There can be no objection to ones gath
ering a handful OF natures free gifts to
take back as a reminder of the days out
ing but when whole armfuls ara carried
away. when automobiles and other con-
veyances are loaded down by these van
dals 1t is time to call halt.
The Sar has in former years called at
tention TO this wanton destruction of our
Wild flowers. We who love nature trust
that IL will once more sound a warning
until public sentiment is aroused to such
an extent that people will be ashamed
to be seen tramping homeward with this
unholy plumber of the woods.
Something must be done i'm this direc-
ton or there will soon be an end tn our
wild flowers and trip 10 the country
will be robbed of all there OF worth and
pleasure tn those who i'm the love of
nature hold communion with her visible
forms" J. J. SHIRLEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23

cup was presented to Mr. Moves. bearing
this inscription: Crosby s. NOyes. From
the citizens of Washington. D. C.. as a
token of affection for him as man and
appreciation of the valuable influence he
has exerted for more than fifty years in
the development of the National capital
His real manhood. as expressed in this
dedication. stood before every other quail
ity in the hearts Of those who knew and
loved him.
And now I may say i'm closing to the
sons who have received the heirloom of
that loving cup, that the members OF the
Association of the Oldest Inhabitants Of
the District of Columbia and the people
of the National capital give you tribute
more precious than that In the respect.
confidence and love we bore your father.
as the growth of many years of tender
and affectfonate friendship. and sincerely
desire that all he hoped for in you will
be abundantly wrought out In your la
bOrs for your fellow men. this Capital
city and the great nation for which it
stands
Mr.. Wolf Sends a Letter.
Tributes to the memory of Mr.. Moves
and of E. F. Droop were paid in a letter
from Mr.. Simon Wolf. which was next
read. MIR. Wolf was to have delivered a
eulOgy Of Mr.. Droop but he sent a letter.
explaining his absence. in which he said:
Owing to absence from home I cannot
be present on the evening of the I'D to
pay a loving tribute to the memory of
two dear and valued friends. late men,
bers of the association. Mr.. Crosby 8.
Moves and Mr.. Edward F. Droop.
while a great, deal. and deservedly.
has been said about both of these hon.
ored Washingtonians yet too much can
not be uttered. for they were i'm an emf
nenI degree representatives of the highest
American citizenship. Both had endeared
themselves to one and all. irrespective
OF nationality or faith. and both left a
splendid example for others to follow.
Free from prejudice. exalted in principle,
clear i'm judgment, heightened and philan-
thropic. thoroughly imbued with the de-
sire to make Washington not only a thing
of beauty and a joy forever. but also a
city of worldwide signifcance.s they
evidenced in their daily intercourse that
cosmopolitan spirit which stamps the true
American citizen. While the one was
native to the soil, the other. although
born In another land. was to an eminent
degree thoroughly American. and his love
o. and for the flag has become historical.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association
can congratulate itself In having had
among its members such splendid ex-
amplars Of manhood
The reading of this letter brought the
services to a close. The arrangements
foe the memorial service were made by a
committee composed Of DR.. B. w. Sunny,
w. r. Smith and c. s. Bundy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Rudolph Eichorn.

These Are They Which Came" was
mex: sung by Miss Mary. Harris Barber.
That Was followed by eulosy Of Ftu-
doiph Eichorn by Mr.. William n. Dem
mis- He said. in part:
TIE the host Of friends who know his
name to Be synonymous with integrity
an3 etsrlinS fri<ndship he needs no euiogy.
But II will be Of benefit TO us to reflect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-23
Lives and Characters Of Deceased
Members Reviewed. -.
PORTRAIT Is PRESENTED
Photograph Of Allison Nailor, Jr.,
to Hang on Association Walls.
D. II. Warner Speaks Of c.
s. Noyes' Work for
Washington.

In memory Of the twenty four members
Of the organization who died during the
past fifteen months. simple. yet impress
sive, services were held by the Associa-
tion of Oldest Inha bitants of the District
of Columbia in the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church last night.
Members of the association attended the
services in large numbers. Representa-
tives Of the families of the deceased men,
hers occupied seats in the front Of the
church. and many friends of the society
and Of the departed were in attendance.
Aside from the memorial addresses. the
chief features of the evening were two
presentations to the society. one of an en-
larged photograph of Mr.. Allison Nailor
jr-. presented by his widow; the other. a
record. made by clippings from many
newspapers. Of the long. eventful and in
teresting career in the National capital of
Mr.. Crosby Stuart Moves. the late editor
Of The Star. presented by Mr.. William r.
Smith, superintendent Of the Botanic Gar
den.
The deceased members. to honor whose
memory the services were held. were:
James H. Richards. born October I. 1886.
May "a. 1856. died January 20. 1907; Jo-
sepr Geier. born April 10. 1s%5. died jan
uary 80. 1907: Rudolph Eichhorn. vice
president. born June T. 1922. died March
5; 1907; s: H; Robson. born May 2: 1897.
died March Is. 1907: Charles c. Casey.
born July 81. 1888. died March Is. 1907:
James r. OBryon. born October 3. 1885.
died March a.. 1907: Francis Miller. born
August Is. 1925. died April 4. 1907: R. M.
A. Fenwick. born March 10. 1926. died
April 10. 1907: A. l.. Schulz. born August
II. 1s45. died May Is. 1907: George W.
Bailoch. born December 3. 1928. died May
Il. 1907: John H. ReinburR. born May 5,
1850. died August 81. 1867: Lexious A.
N0od. tern Octobef IL 1927. died October
"a. 1907: William w. Birth. vice president.
born January IL. 1908. died October %,
1901; Henry A. Sauter. born December IL,
1874, died December 20. 1907: Allison
N.ilor; jr-. president. born March II.
1895. died January z. 1908: Thomas A.
Rover. born September 8. 1s43. died jan
uary 20. 1908: Jacob veihmeyer vice presi-
dent born February 1s. 1919. died Febru-
AIRY II, 1905: w. n. Starr. born October
3. Neyes. vice president. born February
j.. 1895. died February 81. 1908: Edward
=. Dto0p, born January I. 1887, died Feb
ruayy q. 1905: Louis Schmidt. born Au-
rust :, 1885. died March I, 1905; J. Edwin
Krouss. born February .. 1889, died March
%. 1908; Matthew Goddard born July %,
1S4I. died April 2. 1908.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-20
Is a Good Plan.

A. II. Blickwedel, president South
Side Improvement association-'The
South Side Improvement association
has been working to establish fac
tory fund and think that it would be
a good plan for the business men in
every section of the city to join in the
movement TO establish it. / think
this matter should be brought up for
consideration Monday night when a
joint meeting of improvement asso-
Citations is held"