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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-25
PIONEER LUMBER MAN DEAD.
Delos A. Blodgett, Eighty-four Years
Old, Dies at Grand Rapids, Mich.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Delos A.
Blodgett, for sixty years closely iden-
titled with the lumber industry of the
country, died at his home, in his
eighty-fourth year. He founded the
villages Of Hersey, Evart and Bald
win, Mich, and vas one Of the first
to demonstrate the value of Northern
Michigan land for agricultural pur-
poses.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-25
JAPANESE LEAVE KOREA.
Army on Duty Since Hostilities Began
Embracing For Home.

Seoul, Korea.-The Thirteenth Di-
vision of the Japanese Army, after
having been on duty here since the
outbreak of hostilities with the Kor-
cans, is embarking for Japan.
This action Is taken as significant
of the termination of the trouble, al
though a number of irreconcilables
continue to create disturbances in
various parts Of the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-11-25
SAILORS ASHORE IN Annoy.
Prevented by Cholera and Plague
From Leaving Reception Grounds.

Annoy, China.-Two thousand men
Of the second squadron of the Ameri-
can feet were permitted to land and
were served at the reception grounds
a European luncheon and a Chinese
dinner. The presence Of cholera pre-
vented parade.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
S OCIAL.
Great May Festival.

Quite a number of Cl~arksburgers
expect to attend the May festival in
Cincinnati and are making plans ac-
cordingly. They will be interested
in the following article from the Gin
cinnati Enquirer:
The preparations for the coming
May festival are now actively under
way in all departments, and from
now on until the big week comes
there will he no let-up to the earnest
~endeavors to make the concerts this
year the greatest in the history of
the festival. The programs have
aroused the most favorable comment
on all sides and are really stipend
Gus, marking the most ambitious eff
fort Of any choral organization in
this country. The chorus is stepped
in its work and during the past week
Mr.. Van der Stucken held no less
than seven rehearsals with the var
ious bodies that are to participate in
the performances This will con
tinue undated until the festival
week rolls around. The board Of
directors is preparing some addition
al social features to lend attraction
to the event, so that artisically and
socially the week will be one Of pre-
eminent success. During the COM
ing week the Official circular, setting
forth all the details, will be issued
to all who feel an interest in musical
affairs. Interest is being manifested
throughout the country, a large num-
Der of inquiries coming from states
as distantly removed as Texas and
Minnesota.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

If you would like to fool some
wise coffee critic, who 'knows fine
coffee on taste and favor" quietly
make for him a batch OF Dr.. Shops
Health Coffee and serve it piping
hot, 1t deceived Mrs. Shoop, and
will, believe, deceive any one. And
there is not a grain Of real Coffee
in it. Health Coffee is made from
pure toasted grains, malt, nuts, etc.
Made in a Minute-No 20 to 80
minutes tedious boiling, TX lbs.
Csc, All dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
tuesday Club Meeting.

Mrs, ]. w. Brown is the hostess
Of the Tuesday Club this afternoon
at her home on Lee street. A study
of the literature of Rome is the
chief subject of discussion at the
session and there is a paper by Mrs.
J. L. Ruhl on THE Poets of the
Augustan Age" and one by Mrs.
Richardson on Historians, Orators
and Essayists." Mrs. H. T. Wilson
led a discussion upon Some Points
in Household Economics-Pure Food
Laws"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Thousands perish every year from
consumption resulting from a cold.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate racklng coughs and expols
the cold from your system and pre-
vents consumption and pneumonia.
It has cured many cases Of lnclplent
consumption. Sturm & Wilson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
HOUSE MOVERS

Harvey Earle, Of Bridgeport, Conn,
who visited his brother, Guy II. Earl,
in this city for several days, has gone
TO Grcesburg, Pa, to take a new po-
sitIon there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR CONsTABLE

To the Republican voters of Coal dis
trlct:
| hereby announce myself as cam
dldate for Constable OF Coal District,
subject to Republican primary, Mon
day, April 6, 1908.
LEWIS NJ. JAMES,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FoR A SENATE.

To the Republican voters OF the
Twelfth (12) Senatorial District,
composed of the counties Of Dodd-
ridge, Lewis and Harrison:
| take this means Of making it
known to you that | am a candidate
for the nomination Of State Senator
from this district, and as such solicit
your aid and support in securing such
nomination.
7 II LAW
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR RENT-narge new
house of seven r oms, in good con-
ditlon, occupied by the owner who
is leaving the city. Best bargain
in the market. Beautiful home
built with the intention of occupy
ing myself. Compile bath room,
good well of water; close to both
street a lines; large yard with $50
feet frontage; three porches and all
other modern convenlences. Call
and see 1t. Call Bell phone 1923,
or write Darlington B. Taylor,
Clarksburg, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the voters Of Harrison County:
l announce myself a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
office Of county assessor, subject to
the primaries to be held Monday,
April 6, 1908.
HOWARD ROBINSON.
Dola, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FoR COUNTY, SURVEYOR

To the voters of Harrison County:
I announce myself for the office OF
County Surveyor, subject 70 the Re-
publican county primary election
Monday, April G, 1908.
CHARLES C. FITTRO.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR PRosEcuTrNG ATroRNEY.

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
] desire to announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison
county, for the term beginning jan
uary l, 1909. Your support Is re-
spcctfully solicited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the voters Of Harrison County:
: announce myself as a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
the House OF Delegates, subject to the
Republican primary election, Monday,
April 6, 1908.
NJ. A. SAMPLES.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF.

To the Republican Voters Of Har-
rlson County:
l am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for sheriff of Har-
rison County, subject TO the viii Of
he Republican primary election Mon
day, April 6, 1908. / was born and
reared in Harrison County,
have always been a Repub-
lican, but have never before
been candidate for any office.
Should be nominated and elected,
4 promise the same high efficiency of
service that has characterized the nd
illustrations Of our former Repub-
lican sheriffs.
J. e. BARTLETT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR ASSESSOR.

To the Republican Voters Of Har-
rison County:
hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for Assessor Of Harrison Coun-
ty, sub5sct to the Republican pri-
mary, Monday April 6, 1908.
ERNEST HI9snTvT
S%hinnston. w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

The ~forty-second recital by the
Marcato club VIII be given at the
waldo MOTEL Saturday afternoon at j
'cloc The following program will
pc rendered:
Plaho Largo ............ Handel
Misses LamDerd and Robbins.
Nocal-a Hedge Roses. .... .Schbert
Oh, My Beloved star Parker
Mrs. Roger.
Piano Lolita (new) ....... .Llebltng
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

1908, and the general election In Mo-
vember. I solicit your votes and
pledge my best service, II nominated
and elected.
MARCUS L. RIBLETT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the Republican Voters Of Har-
rison County:
l hereby announce myself a candl-
date for Prosecuting Attorney Of Har.
risOn county, subject to the RepublI-
can primary, Monday April 8, 1908.
WILL e. MORRIS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
desire to announce myself a can
dldate for Clerk Of the County Court
Of Harrison County, subject to the
VIII Of the Republican primary cleo
ton, Monday, April G, 1908.
WALTER w. WILLIS.
Bridgeport, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

rlson County:
l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Sheriff Of Harrison Coun-
! ty, subject to the decision of the RE-
GEO. II. BERRY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
To the Voters OF the Twelfth sena-

To the Voters OF the Twelfth Sena-
torlal District:
l hereby 0 myself a candl-
date for the Republican nomination
for State Senator OF the Twelfth Sena-
torial District, composed Of the coun-
ties Of Doddridge, Lewis and Har-
rison. Your aid and influence are
earnestly solicited.
CHARLES G. COLEMAN.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
sAnE-Tine building lot mont.

FOR sAIlE-Tinc building lot mont.
ing south. width 40 or 50 feet
front with cut stone retaining wall
1861 feet deep, tcrraced in front,
location Just east Of my residence,
5i4 Philippi street, and borders on
10 foot alley on east side. WIN sell
to right party only, terms easy.
Harvey +. Smith.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR CONGRESS.

To the voters of the First Congress
sional district:
| am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Congress for the
First Congressional District, subject
to the will of the voters Of said dis
trict. Your votes and influence re-
specially solicited.
ROBERT HAZLETT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Some prefer perch, others shad.
They're all fairly kicking they're
so fresh, at Frecland's Meat Market,
100 Third street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

For your Friday night supper
a pIanIted shad-Icave your order
today Mt Freeland's Meat Market,
100 Third street,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR CLERK OF COUNTY COURT

To the Republican Voters Of Har-
I rison County:
l hereby announce NV candidacy
publican primary election MONDAY.
April 6, 1908.
for Clerk of the County Court Of
Harrison County, subject TO the Re-
publican primary election, Monday,
April 6, 1903
CLARENCE P. STOUT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

FOR RENTING nicely furnished
rooms taS5!!e board IL desired, bath
and all convenlences. Apply at
40 Lee Street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the Republican Voters of Har-
rison County:
] hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Clerk of Harrison
County, subject to the decision OF the
Republican primary Monday, April
s, 1908, of the county. Your votes
and influence are earnestly solicited.
L. WAYMAN OGDEN.
C~larksburg, Feb. 10, 1908.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the voters OF the First Congress
slOnal district:
l am a candidate for the nominal
ton for member Of Congress from the
First Congressional district Of West
Virginia.
WILLIAM p. HUBBARD.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

Clarksburg, W. Va. Mar. G, 1908.
At the solicitation Of many friends
and voters in the county, / have de-
clded to be n candidate for re-elec-
ton to the House of Delegates, sub
ject to the Republican nominating
primary election, Monday, April 6,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

WANTED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
man wants job on a farm by day
or month. Address Z. M, cart Of.
Telegram.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

To the Republican voters. of Harrison
County:
l hereby announce myself a candl-
date for Clerk Of the Circuit court of
Harrison County, subject to the will
Of the Republican voters to be FIX
pressed at their general primary
April 6, next.
CHAs. A. SUTTON.
To the Republican Voters OF Har-
risOn County:
l am a candidate for the Repub-
llcan nomination for Clerk of the Cir
cult Court Of Harrison County.
J.. WADE COLEMAN.
Salem, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

I announce my candidacy for re-
election to the House of Delegates
from Harrison County. subject to the
Republican nominating primary cleo
ton to be held Monday. April 6, 1908.
CHARLES NJ. HART.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

To the Republican Voters of Hac-
rison County:
l desire to announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Clerk of the County Court Of Har-
rison County.
HOWARD NJ. GORE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

FOR sALE-Housc and lot In Broad
Oaks; cottage with large room and
good cellar; nice lot G3 by 1875 feet
desire to sell at once, and Will soil
at a great bargain. Call or write,
54S Buckhannon street, Broad
Oak, C%larksburg, w. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

WuHELNuSA:
Better use Gold Medal Flour.
YufANDE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
Social Session by Masons.

The members of the Masonic Blue
Lodge held a delightful social ses-
sion in their temple Monday even
ing after the third degree had been
conferred upon three candidates and
other lodge business given attention.
The social session was featured by a
supper at which D. K. Reed acted
as POSTMASTER and a number of in
~teresting and witty speeches were
delivered by various members.
Pythian Box Supper.
Pinnlcklnnick Company of the Uni
form Rank OF knights of Pythias
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-House, 10 rooms. South
Chestnut street. c. L. Ford, Box
50;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
MENInER couNrY CoURT

To the voters Of Harrison County !:
l am a candidate for the Republic
can nomination for member Of the
county court of Harrison county, at
the primary election April 6, 1908.
S. S. FAIRS.
l hereby announce myself 4 candi-
date for nomination for the office of
County Commissioner, subject to the
Republican primary election to be
held on April 6, 1908.
JOHN b. sTROTHER,. !.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

FOR RENT-Scycn room house, also
four roo cottage. South Chestnut
street; both new with modern con-
venIences Inquire room IL, Leg
gett building.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

]. q. BARTLETT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31

P. STOUT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-31
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

P. HUBBARD,
The Winslow mail., 1908-09-05
Penrod.

Inspector: Will Kay.
Judges: Bud Jones and H. A.
Holt.
Clerks: Alfred Prendrast and
Ed. Bradshaw.
Pinedale precinct.
Inspector: M. Stratton.
Judges: Chas. Brewer and John
Lewis.
Clerks: Jas. Peterson and W.
H. Hopen.
Heber precinct.
Inspector: John Hoyle.
Judges: Alva Porter and D. B.
Holcolmb.
Clerks: Chas. Osbourne and
John Doe.
Keams Canyon precinct.
Inspector: E. T. Thacker.
Judges: L. Jennings and Joe
Knight.
Clerks: c. L. Shumway and
Henry Jennings.
The Republican County Con-
vention shall be held on the 10th
day of October A. D. 1908, at
the hour of 2 o'clock P. M. at
the Town of Holbrook, said
County and Territory aforesaid,
and the Democratic County Con-
vention shall be held on the 10th
day of October A. D. 1908, at
the hour of 2 O'Clock P. M, at
the said Town of Holbrook, and
the said Republican and Demo-
cratic Conventions shall each
nominate a candidate for the
various following offices, i. e.:
Legislative Council,
House of Representatives,
Sheriff,
District Attorney,
| 1iShSulOls
Recorder,
Probate Judge,
Supervisor,
Supervisor,
Surveyor.
and precinct officers for the vari-
Gus precincts above mentioned,
namely, one Justice of the Peace
and one Constable for each pre-
cinct.
All of the said officers both
County and Precinct to be voted
for at a General Election to be
held in the Territory of Arizona
on the 3rd day of November, A.
D. 1908.
]. ]. SHUMwAY,
AS Chairman Of the Board of
Supervisors, Navajo County,
Arizona.
Attest:
A. F. MCALLIsTER,
Clerk of Board.
All the News t5irs Exsty. t5,t
The Winslow mail., 1908-09-05
Notice of Primary
Elections.

the county OF Navajo, Territory
of Arizona, on the 1st day of Oc-
tober A. D. 1908, between the
hours of 8 O'Clock A. M. and 5
O'Clock P M. for the purpose OF
electing delegates to a Republi-
can County Convention and a
Democratic County Convention,
both to be held at Holbrook in
said County and Territory on
the 10th day OF October A. d.
1908, at which Conventions
nominations of candidates will
be made for the various County
Officers, including members of
the Legislature and for Precinct
officers of the different precincts
within the said County of Nava-
jo aforesaid.
The said Republican and the
said Democratic parties shall
hold their primary elections at
the time aforesaid, and,
In the Winslow precinct said
elections shall be held in the
Opera House, and,
In the precinct of St. Joseph
said elections shall be held in the
School house, and
In the precinct of Holbrook
said elections shall be held in the
Court house, and,
In the precinct of Woodruff
said elections shall be held in the
School house, and,
In the precinct of Snowflake
said elections shall be held in the
School house, and,
In the precinct of Taylor said
elections shall be held in School
House, and,
In the precinct of Shumway
SAID elections shall be held in the
School house, and,
In the precinct of Show Low
said elections shall be held in the |
School house, and.
In the precinct of Pinetop said
elections shall be held In the
School house, and,
In the precinct of Whiteriver
said elections shall be held in the
Jones store, and,
In the precinct of Pinedale said
elections shall be held in the
School House, and,
In the precinct of Heber said
elections shall be held in Hoyle's
store, and
In the precinct of Keams Can
yon said elections shall be held in
Hubbel's store.
And the number of delegates to
be elected by the Republican
party are,
1. Winslow precinct IL.
2. ST. Joseph = 1.
3. Holbrook = 3.
4. Woodruff - l.
The Winslow mail., 1908-09-05
Clerks: Dave l. Penrod and Abe

Whiteriver precinct.
Inspector: c. w. Grouse.
Judges: w. Shawnee and John
Doe.
Clerks: Richard Roe and Wal
ter Roe.
Pinedale precinct.
Inspector: E. M. Thomas.
Judges: w. R. Brewer and Jas.
Scott.
Clerks: Wallace Newman and
Bert Thomas
Heber precinct.
Inspector: E. Shelley.
Judges: J. l. Porter and {. l.
Houck.
Clerks: John Nelson and Thos.
Shelley.
Keams Canyon precinct.
Inspector: Lorenzo Hubbel Tr.
Judges: Pete Staufer and Free
man Hathorn.
Clerks: Supt. Miller and John
Doe.
DEMOCRATIC.
Winslow precinct.
Inspector. P. A Ward.
Judges: R c. Creswell and
Lloyd c. Henning.
Clerks: Ben Downs and w. A.
Parr.
St. Joseph precinct.
Inspector: H. Richards.
Judges: John Westover and J..
c Hansen.
Clerks: ]. P. Richards and John
McLaws.
Holbrook precinct.
Inspector: A. F. McAllister.
Judges: w. B. Cross and w. H.
Shumway.
Clerks: H. B. Allen and Geo.
Hennessey.
Woodruff precinct.
Inspector: B. Pace.
Judges: William Lee and D.
BrinkerhOff.
Clerks: Jas. Brinkerhoff and
John Dewitt.
Snowflake precinct.
Inspector: las. M. Flake.
Judges: john Hunt and Will
Freeman.
Clerks: John W. Freeman and
o. D. Flake.
Taylor precinct.
Inspector: F. M. Perkins.
Judges: L. M. Shur1way and
Thos. Hancock.
Clerks: Geo. Tenney and Jesse
A. Kay.
Shumwav precinct.
Inspector: E. D. Solomon.
Judges: w. G. Shumway and
L. L. Perkins
Clerks: w. E. Shumway and
w. A. Shumway.
Show Low precinct.
T-.xo0+ox. E1o,,l> E11CuO~@b
The Winslow mail., 1908-09-05

3. HOlDrOOK r.
4. Woodruff " - L.
5. Snowflake :" - 2.
6. Taylor " = 3.
7. Shumway :" = 1.
8. Show Low g - 2.
9. Pinetop -" = 3.
10. Whiteriver 9 - 2.
IL. Pinedale +" - 2.
12. Heber '' - /.
13. Keams Canyon - o..
Total .--.S3S.
The election officers for the
said Primary election shall be as
follows:
REPUBLICAN.
Winslow Precinct. M
Inspector: Peter Henderson.
Judges: @. X. Bauerbach and
Louis korn.
Clerks: J. E. Ward and 0. B.
Sutton.
Holbrook precinct
Inspector: H H. Scorse
Judges: l.. D. Divelbess and F.
M. Zuck.
Clerks: Jud Lathrop and w. r.
ScOrse.
ST. Joseph precinct.
Inspector: John Bushman.
Judges: S. Nj. Porter and Jos.
Facer.
Clerks: H. F. Bushman and ].
E. Richards.
Woodruff precinct.
Inspector: H. A. Hatch.
Judges: !. w. White and S. NJ
Savage.
Clerks: Stephen Howard and
John Pierce.
Snowflake precinct.
Inspector: H. Willis.
Judges: Jos. w. Smith and c.
H. Ballard.
Clerks: S. D. Rogers and Allen
Taylor precinct.
Inspector: E. T. Hatch.
2 Judges: n. A. Brimhall and
John Hatch.
Clerks: A. S. Palmer and L. A.
Decker.
Shumway precinct.
Inspector: F. P. Denham.
Judges: Jasper Rhoton and L.
D. Rhoton.
Clerks: c. l.. Rhoton and Alvin
RhotOn.
Show Low precinct.
Inspector: c. Owens.
Judges: G. M. Adams and Will
lard Whipple.
Clerks: 6. w. Adams and Ed
son Whipple.
Pinetop precinct.
Inspector: S. Mccoy.
Judges: Ezra West and John L.
E,oh
The Winslow mail., 1908-09-05

Total .--.25.
And the number of delegates to
be elected by the Democratic
party are as fOllOWS:-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
DARING AERONAUTS
MEET WITH MISHAP
Aeropiane Of Messrs. Wright Wrecked
While Running at Rate Of 70
Miles an Hour.

Norfolk, Va, May 15.--Disaster yes
terday overlook the daring aeronauts
Wilbur and Orville Wright, who have
for two weeks made successful flights
with their aeroplane at XIII Devil
Hill, North Carolina, when after the
greatest flight ever made with simi.
lar machine, the aeroplane was wreck
ed.
Wilbur Wright, the navigator, es.
capped unhurt except for a face scratch
but the machine was smashed and Is
now useless for further flights.
The aeroplane had flown eight
miles in seven minutes and forty sec
onds under perfect control, and the
disaster was due to an error on the
part of the navigator, who directed
the course of the flying machine
downward too quickly. The plan Of
operation was to elevate the course.
but instead of touching the right lever
for this result, the opposite lever was
used, and the birdlike framework
darted downward, striking the ground
with great force.
The machine was wrecked behind a
sand hill two miles from its starting
point