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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
STRIKES ACROSS COUNTRY
Makes AZ Miles in SO Minutes; Sol
diers Cheer.
CURT1ss Is NOW IN ITALY
He and Bleriot Will Take Part in
Brescia Races, Which
Begin Tomorrow.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. September S.-Capt. S. F.
Cody made magnificent flight at Alder
shot this morning. He established a
worlds aeroplane record for cross-coun-
try flying by covering forty-seven miles
in sixty-three minutes.
Capt. Cody ascended on Laffan's plain
at 6 O'Clock. Rising steadily. he circled
the plain at gradually increasing speed
until he reached height of 200 feet.
when he struck off across country. flying
over the garrison where the troops drill
and being cheered for his performances
The aviator then flew northward to a
district church, where he descended low
enough to encircle the steeple. After
that he returned over Laffans plain on
the way to the town of Fleet.
Coming back over Farnborough at a
height of 400 feet and again maneuvering
above the cheering, cap-waving garrison,
Capt. Cody continued his flight over Laf-
fans plain and the adjacent country. At
one time he reached height of 600 feet.
He descended at last with his tank abso-
lutely empty, and just managed to effect
successful landing.
His Own Invention.
Capt. Cody uses an aeroplane of his own
invention. His early attempts with it at
Aldershot, under British army auspices,
were attended by failure, and he was sub
jected to no little ridicule. Because his
machine persistently refused to do more
than skid over the ground it was dubbed
the lawn mower" and the army author
tiles were harshly criticised for being be-
hind other countries In the development
Of aerial navigation.
Capt. Cody who Is an American, per-
severed, however, and recently effected
such improvements in his machine that he
entered it for the prize of $4,000 offered
by the London Mail to the first aviator
who should make the journey from Lon
don to Manchester. nearly 200 miles. with
no more than two stops for supplies or
other purposes. The fight today was
probably more or less an experiment to
test the ability of his machine to ac-
complish the journey to Manchester.
Curtiss in Italy.
BRESCIA. Italy, September S-Several
of the aviators who have assembled here
for the aeroplane races beginning today
made trial flights this morning. M. Be
riot, in a test run. collided with tree.
The propeller of his machine was broken,
but fortunately the pilot was not in
jured. The propeller was promptly re-
placed.
Glenn H. Curtiss, the American who
won the international cup at Rheims, was
cheered when he made his first appear
ance on the course. Many American
women visited his shed to congratulate
him.
Mr.. Curtiss will leave here Sunday even
ing, in order to catch a steamer leaving
Cherbourg for New York. He Is schedul-
ed to fly in New York October l.
In the afternoon Curtiss made q start
across the line in order to avoid being
penalized. He did not complete the lap.
Bleriot also crossed the line to avoid
| penalization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
BALLlNGER WITH PRESIDENT
FINAL CONFERENCE SEIZED
ULED FOR THIS AFTERNOON.
Decision in Cunningham Cases
Awaits Investigation-Census
Director in Beverly.

BEVERLY, Mass, September S.-Pres.
ident Taft will have a final conference
with Secretary Of the Interior Ballinger
this afternoon prior to the Secretary's re-
turn to Washington. At the conclusion Of
last nights conference at the Taft cot
tage 1t was said that settlement of the
controversy In Washington was not in
sight.
The President will act only after care
fully considering every phase of the sit
uation which has arisen over the manner
in which the Interior Department Is car
rying out the Roosevelt conservation pol
icies.
The President has an engagement this
afternoon also with the director of the
census. Mr.. Durand, who will bring with
him the commissions Of more than 100
census supervisors which remain to be
signed by the President
The President received a telegram today
from Mrs. Corbin announcing the death
of her husband. Gen. H. c. Corbin. in
New York. The Corbins have been among
the closest personal friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs Taft, and the President has sent a
message OF coincidence to the bereaved
widow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
FOR CAPTURE OF DEsERTERs.
War Department May Pay Extra
Rewards to Civilians.

In ruling contained in letter to the
Secretary of War. dated September I, L.
P. Mitchell, acting controller Of the treas
ury, decides that extra rewards may be
paid by the Secretary of War to civilians
capturing deserters from the army ac-
cused of other crimes than desertion.
The question came up with the case of
Private William Lane Of the ed Infantry,
who deserted while on furlough at Fair
banks, Alaska, last January and also en-
bezzled $1,000 of government money.
Lane is still at large. Under the appro-
priation for the pursuit and capture OF
deserters the War Department is allowed
to pay a reward of not more than $50
for each capture.
The Secretary of War wrote to the con-
troller, asking II an extra reward could
not be paid out of the contingent fund. of
the army for the capture of Lane. be-
cause, In addition to being a deserter. he
was an embezzler. The acting controller
ruled that the limit OF $50 applied to de-
serters only and that the contingent FUND
could be drawn upon for rewards for the
capture of soldiers charged with other
crimes.
The War Department has offered re-
ward of $1,000 for the capture OF Lane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
GENERAL CORB|N DIES
AFTER OPERATION IN
new YORK HOSPITAL
Had Returned From Europe
Only on Sunday and Death
Was Unexpected.
HEART WEAKNESS FATAL
AFTER BRIEF REVIVAL
Thought to Be Improved When End
Came Suddenly.
BODY EXPECTED HERE TODAY
Review of His Long Service in Civil
War and as Adjutant General
and Lieutenant General
of the Army.
Thought to Be Improved When End
Came Suddenly.
BODY EXPECTED HERE TODAY

NEW YORK, September s.-Lieut. Gen
Henry c. Corbin, u. S. A., retired, died
in Roosevelt Hospital in this city today
after an operation for a renal disorder.
Gen. Corbin would have been sixty-seven
years old in a few days. Mrs. Corbin
and ex-Gov. Myron T. Herrick of Ohio,
his personal friend, were at his bedside
when death occurred.
Gen. Corbin had been suffering for two
years from the malady which ultimately
resulted In his death. Accompanied by
Mrs. Corbin and the generals daughter,
Mrs. Usher Parsons of Ardsley, N. Y, he
went TO Carlsbad for treatment on June
IL last. The waters there appeared to
have improved his condition after two
weeks stay. and he returned to Eng
land. where his former trouble recurred,
and he went to Paris to consult with
physicians.
Arrived Home Sunday.
The generals trouble developed more
seriously while he was in Paris and he
determined to return to America. ]. G.
Schmidlapp Of Cincinnati, a friend. met
him in Paris and, with Mrs. Corbin. thew
sailed for New York on the steamer Rot
terdam, which arrived here on Sunday
last. The: general was taken to the
Hotel Martinique in this city and DR.
Frank Erdwurm was summoned.
The physician advised that Gen. corb,n
be removed to the Roosevelt Hospital,
and he was taken there on Monday. The
operation was performed Tuesday morn
ing by DR.. Lucius Hotchkiss. the hosni+al
surgeon. assisted by Dr. Erdwurm and
DR.. Peck
Ex-Gov. Herrick, who also was stayiny
at the Martinique, after an automobile
trip to Magnolia. Mass. was with the
general during his stay at the hotel, and
aided Mrs. Corbin in the ARRANGEMENTS
for the generals removal to the hospital.
Following the operation Gen. Corbin re-
vived, and the work of the surgeons was
regarded a success; but at about mid
night last night a weakness of the heart
developed and death ensued few hours
later.
Funeral on Friday.
Gen. Corbin's body will be taken to his
home at Highwood. Chevy Chase, near
Washington, this afternoon.
Funeral services will take place Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Johns
Episcopal Church. The interment will be
Continued on Eighth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
RESPITE FOR ELLIOTT.
Gov. Brown Acts Favorably o
Numerously Signed Petition.

LA GRANGE. Ca. September s.-Dr. j..
M. Elliott, condemned to be hanged Sep
tember 13, has been granted respite un-
til October 4 by Gov Brown.
Never in the criminal court history Of
this county have there been such numer-
ously signed petitions presented in behalf
of a man condemned to die. At Macon,
where he lived for some time influential
citizens are active in his behalf and at
Chattanooga. Eliiott's boyhood home, a
petition bearing more than 5000 sigma
lures has been presented.
Elliott killed G. l.. Rivers, a hotel man
Of this place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
Maj. Cavanaugh In Charge.

Maj. James B. Cavanaugh. Corps of En-
gineers, one of the chief assistants to the
chief OF engineers at the War Depart
ment, is temporarily in charge Of river
and harhor works in the vicinity Of Port
land, Ore. where he had gone on a spe-
clal mission for the War Department.
While at Portland Mai. James NJ. Nc
Indoe. the engineer ofilcer regularly in
charge of local government improve
ments. was taken Ill. As it was neces-
sary to relieve him. Maj. Cavanaugh was
and duties. ''--s' - :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
EASY VICTORY AT PRIMARY
Both Candidates Get Big Majorities
at the Polls.
BOTH ARE FOR Low CAR FARES
Not Expected That an Independent
Will Enter Contest-Dissatisfac-
tion With Primary Law.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. September g.
Complete returns from the 297 election
precincts in the city today fully establish
last nights predictions that the opposing
candidates for mayor this fall will be
Tom L. Johnson, democrat. who has held
the Office four consecutive terms, and
Herman C. Baehr, republican, who is
serving his third term as county re-
corder.
Baehr was opposed by two other can
didates at the dual primary election held
yesterday. They we're Frank NJ. Chan
dler, United States marshal, who Is about
to retire from Office. and Robert E. Nc
Kisson, who twice was mayor of Cleve-
land ten years ago. Baehr had an easy
victory. receiving 1000 votes. McKis-
son received 1858 and Chandler 1854.
Mayor Johnson was opposed for the
democratic nomination by F. w. Walz. a
county councilman, and won out by
vote of 15,039 to 1,317. In addition to
easily winning his own nomination, May
or johnson carried to victory thirty out
of his slate of thirty-tWO councilmanic
candidates.
Independents Out of It.
It is not expected that an independent
in which the street railway situation will
be the bone of contention, as 1t has been
during the last eight years. Both sides
now are committed to the lowest rate of
fare, which will give adequate service
and a return of u per cent upon the
capitalization of the company. The only
question remaining is what shall be the
maximum rate Of fare. Mayor Johnson
will concede a rate no higher than 4
cents Baehr says seven tickets for 25
cents should be the limit Mayor John
son also has receded somewhat from his
stand for a fiat three-cent rate. Both
candidates favor a three-cent trial, to de-
termine what the proper rate should be.
AS negotiations are still in progress
with the street railway company, a set
tlement during the next few weeks is not
improbable.
Primary Law Criticised.
Much dissatisfaction was expressed
here today over the first trial of the
statewide Bronson primary law. For
the first time in the history of Ohio
both parties held their primaries at the
same time. The main Objectionable fea-
ture was the fact that voter upon en-
terina the voting booth was required
to announce publicly whether he chose
to vote the republican or the democrat
ic ticket. Thus he went on record for
one party or the other, irrespective of
the personnel Of the candidates, and
will be required to stand by his dec
larations for at least two years.
1t Is said that an effort will be made
to repeal the Bronson law at the next
session Of the state Legislature, which
convenes in January.
The only Offices for which candidates
were voted upon yesterday were for
municipal and township. Full tickets
were nominated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
Special Term to Try Ice Case.

ALBANY, N. T., September Son ap-
pIication of Attorney General Malley, Gov.
Hughes today appointed an extraordinary
trial term of. the supreme court to be
held in New York county October 4, JUS
tice Charles B. Wheeler Of Buffalo pre-
siding. to take up four indictments against
the American Ice Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
Cook Never Reached North Pole,
Peary Messages Fully Intimate

Commander Pearys dispatch today from Indian Harbor to
the Associated Press gives his first expression concerning the claim
Cook that reached the north pole almost prior
to Peary, April FL, 1908
Peay latest telegram hardly less notable than his first
which absorbed the attention of the entire world
gives form the issues already vaguely outlined scien
quarters authenticity of Cooks and the
question of priority in reaching the pole.
At the time the first expression of opinion from
in position know the facts of the arctic region which
Dr. COOKS claims based 1t contains direct naon that
Cook reached the pole all.
PEARY TOLD OF SITUATION.
The dispatch from Commander Peary responsive
inquiry sent by wireless telegraph him at Indian Harbor e
diately following his first announcement
The first from Peary received by the Associated
Press 1890 Monday with such startling sud-
deness that urgent Immediately adopted
confirm its absolute authenticity This quickly DONE and
the message traced to its source and verified
At the time urgent dispatch Immediately sent to
Halifax and thence by land lines
and Indian Harbor asking him for additional Pac
lars and corroborative Details and informing him.
arrived Copenhagen September claiming to
have reached the pole April aI, 1eoS
This dispatch Peary sent within few minutes OF the
receipt of Pearys telegram announcing his achievement It
evidently the explorer received coming with
range civilization Cook had already claim
first discoverer of the north pole.
Perys therefore, embodied views on
hearing that his of the discovery OF
the pole disputed by Cook
WORLD ATTENTION cENTERED.
Europe America continues to be cened
announcements of the north pole explorers
Copenhagen last night when he had
pe opportunity his claims received there with
out the accepted conclusive This view
the increasing sepcism reported from
foreign capitals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
Cook Feared Rivals Success
or That Peary Would Kill Him

PARIS, September 9.-The Journal today
publishes a dispatch from Copenhagen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
THE EVENING STAR
WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION.
Dusinss oHlcs, llth st. and Psuaaylyanis Aseone.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,

European once: g. Regent st., London. England
New York Once: Tribune Building.
uhioaeo once: First National Bank Euildine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08

giving another version of the story that
Cook said he feared Peary might shoot
him.
According to this account a passenger
On the steamer Hans Egede. the vessel
that brought DR.. Cook from Greenland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the city
at so cents per month. Orders may be sent BY
mail or telephone Main 2440. Collection is made
6y carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
COOK MEYER FAR TO NORTH,
HIS ESKIMOS TOLD PEARY
Two Natives Who Accompanied First Claim
ant to Pole Discovery Say He Was
Not Out Of Sight Of Land.
RIVAL EXPLORER TELEGRAPHS
REPUTATION TO PRESS AGENCIES

Also Wires Wife Not to Worry About Other
Travellers Story---Messages Regarded as I'm
qualified Denial of Cooks Assertions
Roosevelt Arrives at Battle Harbor
NEW YORK. September THE following dispatch re-
here early today:
"INDIAN HARBOR, LABRADOR
"(By Wireless Via Cape Ray), September g.
YORK:
Il HAVE NAILED STARS AND STRIPES TO THE
NORTH POLE. THIS IS AUTHORITATIVE AND COR
RECT
COOKS STORY SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN TOO sERI
OUSLY THE TWO ESKIMOS WHO ACCOMPANIED HIM
SAY HE WENT NO DISTANCE NORTH, AND NOT OUT
OF SIGHT OF LAND. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE
CORROBORATE THEIR STORY. PEARY."
LONDON September s-The Telegram Company has
following cabegram Commander Peary dated
Indian Harbor Labrador:
COOKS STORY SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN TOO SERL
OUSLY. THE ESKIMOS WHO ACCOMPANIED HIM SAY
HE WENT NO DISTANCE NORTH AND NOT OUT OF
SIGHT OF LAND. OTHER MEN OF THE TRIBE COR
ROBORATE THEIR STATEMENT"
SOUTH HARPSWELL, Me-, September 8-Mrs. R. E.
Peay following early today from Commander
Peary:
DELAYED BY GALE. DON'T WORRY ABOUT COOK.
ESKIMOs SAY COOK NEVER LEFT SIGHT OF LAND.
TRIBE CONFIRMS MEET AT SYDNEY BERT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08

By mail, postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 60 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted, one month, 80 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star, G.5O yeaI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08

Continued on Eighth Pas
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
Says Claim Was Untrue

The Angel IS grill has excellent serv-
ice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
PLAN ANNUAL DAY TO
AID ORPHAN CHILDREN
Proceeds of ReIasco Theater Decem-
ber 2s Have Been Set Aside
to Devote to Good
Cause

In pursuance of the report Of the
committe on homeless children, adopted
at the last grand parlor of the Native
Sons of the Golden West, held at
Marysville, the members of the order,
in conjunction with the Native Daugh-
ters, are actively. engaged in raising
funds to establish homes for the little
ones throughout the state who have
been rendered fatherless and mother
less
The movement is entirely non-sec-
tartan in character, and the mantle of
protection will be thrown around all
orphans. irrespective of creed or race.
TO this end the Native Sons and
Daughters are cooperating with repre-
sentatives from the state charitable Or
ranizations, all of which will be repre-
Sented on the governing board.
In order to facilitate the raising OF
finds for the work one day in each
vear has been set apart to be known as
"California's day for the homeless
chiId.' The local Native Sons and
Daughters have selected December rs,
ON which occasion they will have the
entire proceeds of the evening per-
formance at the Beiasco theater. Lewis
stone and the entire Belasco company
win appear in Through a Window" a
distinctly California play.
Tickets can be had of j. e. Bellue,
252 South Spring street with the cum
ningham, Curtiss & Welch company
Edward B. LOWE, city clerks office,
and E. WI Biscailuz, sheriffs onlce.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16

nue. yesterday and the police surgeons
say he will recover unless complica-
tions set in.
The negro, who was placed under ar
rest by the plucky officer who, al
though wounded, engaged in a desper-
ate struggle with Williams, subduing
him and holding him until the arrival
of the patrol wagon, now is a prisoner
in the city Jail.
Williame will not be arraigned in
court until the police have finished
their task of looking up his record
and investigating the cause of the
pistol shots in the neighborhood of
Seventh and Alameda streets, which
attracted the attention of Sanders and
led to his encounter with the negro.
who was running from that direction.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
SAYS PSYCHICS
GUIDED Her TO
LOSSOFFORTUNE
LONG BEACH DOCTOR TELLS
HER STORY IN COURT
CLAIMS She WAS DEFRAUDED IN
MINING DEAL
Cousin of Kentucky Congressman
Swears That Claims of DR..
We r. Price Were
Fraudulent

DR. Mary j. Helm of Long Beach
and cousin of Harvey Helm, a member
of congress from Stanford, Ky, and
of Thomas Helm. a Danville, Ky, de-
tective and leader in the investigation
of the murder of Pearl Bryan three
years ago, was the principal witness in
Justice Ling's court yesterday in the
preliminary examination of DR.. w. r.
Price, president of the Long Beach
Society Of New and Practical Psy-
chology.
Price is charged with obtaining $1,000
from DR.. Helm by false representa-
tlons and the proceedings begun yes
terday were in connection with only
one Of three suits in which Price is
defendant and DR.. Helm the moving
spirit. In civil suit filed in the su-
perior court several weeks ago DR..
Helm is seeking to recover $4,000 Of
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
Caused World Comment

1.-THE characteristic manner in which
Los Angeles has gone after the worlds
Continued ON Page Thlrteen)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
PRODUCE MAN hit
BY WESTLAKE CAR
Thrown Backwards to Pavement, He
6ustans Concussion of the
Brain and Internal
Injuries

p. A. Blake, we'll known produce
commissioner of Los Angeles, was
struck by an electric car near the cor
ner of Eighth and Olive streets last
night, and at the receiving hospital it
was found that he had been injured
internally and was suffering from con-
cussion of the brain.
Blake started across the street at
Eighth and Olive streets and did not
notice the approach of a Westlake
ear. He was thrown several feet.
Blake is heavily built Weighing nearly
$50 pounds, and was thrown backward,
landing on his head and causing con-
cussion of the brain, besides internal
injuries.
Blake lives at 23S West Seventeenth
street. The surgeons at the receiving
hospital stated that he had a good
chance for recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
CONTRIBUTES OVER HALF
OF COPPER PRODUCTION

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-During 1908
the United States contributed more
than one-half the worlds production
of copper, the exports of copper from
this country being 61S,613,S42 pounds.
the largest amount recorded
These facts are contained in a report
on the subject by the United Gtates
geological survey.
The domestic consumption of copper
during the year was 503 600 pounds.
A notable feature of the Industry dur
ing the year was "A decrease in the cost
of production. due to improved meth
DDS and Increased efficiency Of labor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
EAST JEALOUS
OF LOS ANGELES
AVIATION WEEK
MAGNITUDE OF LOCAL VEN
TURE STARTLES GOTHAM
SANCTION OF AERO CLUB FOR
MEET ALREADY OBTAINED
Women Folk Plan Meetings to Boost
Gathering That Will Be Unique
in This Country's
History
Los ANGELES ANSWER

LOS ANGELES ANSWER
TO Charles >. Diehl. Associated Press,
New York:
Item dated New York, regarding Aero
clubs possible nOn-sanctiOD Los Angeles
meet considered here a malicious attack;
may do Los Angeles incalculable harm.
Meet here is under auspices Of leading
civic bodies and duly sanctioned by Aero
club of California, affiliated with Aero
club of America. Paulhan, Curtiss and
all other entrants duly notified far In
advance. Urgently request extreme eau
tion as TO such news as the AFFAIR Is of
International character and for the pro-
motion Of tho science of aviation.
THE Los ANGELES HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
OAKLAND LAD KILLED WHILE
PLAYING ON PILE OF CRATES

OAKLAND, Dec. 15.-Crushed be-
meath a heavy crate which slipped
down upon him, while he was climb
ing over pile stacked in the rear of
his home. at 1853 Santa Fe avenue,
Roland Grope, II years old, died this
morning after night of intense suf-
fering. The boy was playing with a
number of other children when the
fatal accident occurred
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-16
PLUCKY PATROLMAN Is
REMOVED TO HIS HOME
Police Will Investigate Williams Rec
ord Before Placing Negro on
Trial for Shooting

Patrolman Edwin e. Sanders, who
was shot in the left hip by Charles
Williams, a negro, whom the officer
wounded In a pistol duel which oc-
Cured near Seventh and Mateo streets
early yesterday morning, was re-
moved to his home at Gil Towne ave-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-21
$500 BAGS, sf.4s.

These bags at $1.4S are real feathers,
an dare full leather lined. They are
all large size and all are black. They
are worth $500.