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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03

Johnson in Chattanooga While il
Chattanooga Mrs. Haley had the mis-
fortune to receive fall, from which
she has suffered greatly, but is muct
improved from her injuries.
Miss Kate Bostick left this morning
for Gulfport, Miss, where she goes to
teach in the city schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Adkisson
were visiting relatives in Bigbyville
Wednesday, guests of Jas. Fender.
Miss Tessie Samuels has returned
from Tuscumbia, where she was the
recipient of much social attention.
Miss Laura Moore Waggoner has
returned from a trip to Nashville, and
is the guest of Miss Charlotte Fariss.
Miss Hattie New and Mrs. C. M.
Shields, of Richmond, Va, arrived this
morning to visit Mr.. and Mrs. T. E.
New.
C. M. Erwin returned to Atlanta
Wednesday, after a visit of two weeks
to his children at the home of his
mother.
Mrs. Van Lear Kirkman, and daugh- |
ter, Miss Mary Porter and son, Van
Lear, Jr., are the guests of Mr.. and |
Mrs. W. ]. Howard.
Frank Lander, Jr., and Andy Zeit-
er, of Mooresville, Ala, came out from
Nashville Wednesday to attend the
lance at Gerald Towards.
Mrs. L. E. Letsinger, of Riverside,
las gone to Buffalo and HenryvilIe,
lawrence county, for a ten days visit
o her cousin, j. B. Kidd, and friends.
7. A. Childs, who has been with the
century Phosphate Co., left today
Or two weeks stay at Fayetteville,
efore going to Artesia, New Mexico
Miss Laura Andrews will return the
liter part of the week from Murfrees-
GRO, where she has been on a visit t
} her brother, Mr.. r. E. Andrews. n
Miss Virginia LeSeuer, of Nashville, s
i'd her guest, Miss Sue Dixon, of s.
anderson, KY, attended the dance D
Gerald Towards Wednesday even
6. Ire
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03

Little Blanche Stone is visiting
Mrs. R. C. Eskew at sawdust Valley
Will Majors has returned to Birm
Ingham, after a visit to Columbis
friends.
Miss Bernice Dodson, Of Knob
Greek, is visiting Mrs. Eddie Stone in
West End.
Mrs. Floyd and daughter, Miss Lucy,
| of Nashville, will arrive the latter
part of the week to visit the family
of Mrs. Jas. Carpenter.
Miss Ophelia Page has returned
from Chicago, where she has been
studying with "Buinham," the noted
hair dresser and manicurist.
Miss Maude Haley has returned
from Nashville
Will Dale, Jr., has returned from
! visit to Nashville.
Miss Emma Brown has returned
from Dawson Springs.
Mr.. Earnest Farrell left Tuesday
for Hattiesburg, Miss.
Miss Lucille Irving, Of Mt. Pleasant,
is visiting in Columbia.
Mr.. L. H. Talliaferro, of Baltimore, |
is a guest of the Bethel.
Miss Frances Bunch has returned |
to her home at Decatur, Ala.
Miss Joe Lena Griffith, of Mt. Pleas
ant, was in Columbia Monday.
Miss Mamie Bunch, of Nashville, Is
visiting relatives in West End.
Mr. Enoch Stephenson has returned
from stay with relatives in the coun-
try.
Mrs. M. A. Dedman has returned
rom a visit to her son in Birming-
lam.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Mcbride and
Mss Georgia have returned from
'rimm's. I
Mrs. Eddie Stone and children have e
eturned from a visit to Mrs. r. G. L
skew at Sawdust Valley
Mrs. w. |. Brinkley and children u
ave returned to Huntsville, Ala, aft Z
r visit to relatives here. I!
Miss Kate Bostick has accepted Oh
osition in the Gulfport, Miss, schools,
nd will leave Tuesday morning for |
ulfport. 81
Mrs. A. w. Brant and daughters, TO
ellen, Lillian and Mildred, have re- he
rned from a visit to relatives in
inois and Ohio. M
Dr. Garnett Merrill and Mrs. Merrill
II Thursday for Talledeea Ala at
1ere in future they will make
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03
LADIES SERVE
DINNER MONDAY

One of the elegant repasts for which
they are famous will be served by
the Ladies Aid Society of the First
Baptist church Monday at the Farm
ers & Merchants bank building near
the square on w. Seventh street.
The dinner is for the benefit of the
church and the patronage of the pub
lie is solicited.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

William G. Allen to Miss Lennie
Johnson.
William B. Perry to Miss Florence
Leetue Whitney.
Joe Bowden to Miss Cora Keelan.
A. B. Haynes, to Miss Eva Lewis.
Robert f. Garner to Miss Florence
Douglas.
William Hopwood to Miss Hettie
Estes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR ATToRNEL GENERAL.

We are authorized to announce
Thos. H. PEBBLES as a candidate for
Attorney General of the Eleventh Ju.
dicial Circuit. subject to the action Of
the Democratic Party.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03
FoR REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce
SAM J. TAYLOR as a candidate for
Register of Maury County, subject to
the action of the democratic party in
primary election. 27.tf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03
FOB COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce
JAMES A. SANDERS as a candidate
for County Judge OF Maury County,
subject to the action of the democrat.
is party in primary election. d&wtt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03

We are authorized to announce
j. T. MCKNIGHT as a candidate for
County Judge of Maury County, sub.
iect to the action of the democratic
party in primary election d&wtf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-09-03
FOR SHERIFF,

We are authorized to announce
WILL whitaker as a candidate for
Sheriff of Maury county, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
d&w
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
BALLINGER FREED FROM
THE CHARGES MADE BY
CHIEF OF FIELD DIVISION

AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND
Cal, Sept. ia long letter from
President Taft to Clifford Pinchot
chief forester of the United States
which came from the mainland to
Avalon by wireless to the station
here, was taken to Pinchot on San
Clemente island last night by the crew
of the launch Cornell. BY the light of
a pale moon and a smoky hand-lan-
tern Pinchot sat on his bed in a cabin
and read the message, and then wrote
a reply and dispatched it to the presi-
dent.
To the Associated Press representa-
tive who accompanied the message
bearer, Pinchot declined to give any
expression regarding the exoneration
of Secretary of the Interior Ballinger
from" the charges preferred by L. R.
CLAWS, chief of the field division of
the general land office, by the presi-
dent.
He read the message from the presi-
dent without any show of excitement.
Former Governor Pardee Of Califor-
MIA, who is with Pinchot at Clemente,
also declined to make any statement
at this time.
The party, of which Pinchot and
Pardee are members, will return to
Avalon from Clemente next Tuesday
and probably will go at once to Los
Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
COMPANY INSOLVENT
BUT SALARIES VOTED
WITNESS SAYS PRESIDENT AND
COUNSEL 0VERPAID
Four Stockholders of Coal Concern
indicted on Charge of Conspiracy
to Defraud Government of
Mineral Lands

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-Rufus ].
Ireland of Amityvllle, L. L, jointly in
dicted with Wilberforce Sully and
George w. Daily of New York, and
Frank T. Wells of Amityville, on
charges of conspiracy to defraud the
government of coal lands in Big Horn
county, Wyoming, was recalled as a
witness today at the extradition pro-
ceedings before United States Com
missioner Hitchcock
It is alleged the defense has sub
mitted the cost of the coal lands, $40
an acre, not paid by the coterie Of
Anityville entrymen, but by persons
prominently identified with the Owl
Greek Coal company, which subse-
quently acquired them. The witness
is the president Of the company.
He told Of a meeting Of the board
of directors in 1907, when he was voted
an annual salary Of $2500 and Samuel
Hildreth and Frank L. Wells, also
counsel, were voted $4,000 per annum
each.
About the time the officers Of the
company were voting these salaries,
It appears from Ireland's testimony,
the Union Trust company of Chicago,
was demanding payment on a note for
s50,0 900 of the Owl Creek Coal COM
pany which it held. In order TO pro-
tect her interests, Mrs. Mary Myton,
a relative of Sully, took up the note
and now holds all but four Of the issue
of "a $1,000 bonds of the coal company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
BANQUET PLANS FOR
DR.. COOK SHOW FAITH
IN POLE DISC0VERER

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.--The sale of
tickets for the "Welcome Home" ban
quet to DIR. Frederick A. Cook, which
opened yesterday, satisfied the COM
mittee in charge that there were plenty
of persons who had faith enough in the
Brooklyn explorers claim to pay So
for the privilege Of attending that
function. Dr. Russell o. Stebbins,
chairman of the executive committee
of the Arctic club said at noon he
had received 200 applications for seats.
The banquet will be held at the
Waldorf Astoria on the evening of
September %, two days after Dr.
Cooks expected arrival The number
Of guests is limited to 1900.
The steamer Grand Republic Will
take a delegation down the harbor to
meet DIR. Cook and transfer him from
his steamer, the Oscar II, at quaran-
tine.
Because it is now certain that Com
mander Peary will not arrive until
some time later. preparations for meet
ing him are still in abeyance. 1t is be-
lieved that public officers, national,
state and city, will hesitate to partici-
pate officially in the welcome to either
claimant of Arctic honors while the
controversy between them is unsettled.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
RUSSIAN CABINET
CRISIS ADJUSTED
CONSTITUTIONAL TROUBLES
AT AN END
Stoiypin Regime VIII Remain in Con-
troll of State Affairs at the
Capital of the
Gar

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 16.-The
constitutional conflict which nearly re-
suited in the retirement of the Stolyptn
cabinet last spring has been adjusted
by the publication of an Interpretation
OF the fundamental laws, delineatlng
the respective spheres Of the emperor
and parliament in the matter OF army
and navy administration.
The decree sets forth that all legisla-
tive questions concerning the organlza-
tion of the land and sea forces of the
empire shall be subject to the imme-
date sanction of the emperor as su-
preme war lord. His majesty will pass
also upon questions relating to the ad-
ministration of the army and navy, in
cluding the estimates Of the navy and
military departments, provided no
further appropriations are entailed.
But, If fresh credits are necessary, the
supplementary amounts must be ap-
piled for in the usual legislative course,
detailed statements as to the employ
nent thereof being first submitted in
the budget.
With regard to special military legls-
lation, such questions shall be dealt
with in the ordinary legislative course
as involve the amendment, elaboration
or abolition of existing laws or come
within the sphere Of legislative ques-
tions affecting other departments as
well as the navy and army.
Admiral Skrydloff, who took prom
inent part in the Russo-Japanese war,
has been retired with full rank.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
METHODIST CHURCH
CONFERENCE OPENS
STATE ASSOCIATION MEETS AT
PACIFIC GROVE
Woman's Foreign Missionary and the
Temperance and Prohibition
Movements Celebrate
Anniversaries

PACIFIC GROVE, Cal, Sept. 16.-The
fifty-sixth annual conference of the
Methodist church of California opened
today with a prayer meeting led by
Rev. Richard Rodda. The morning ses-
sion was taken up with the reading cf
reports, Rev. G. White leading the de-
votional exercises.
The Womens Foreign Missionary so
ciety's anniversary celebration was the
only event of the afternoon. Mrs.
George B. Smythe presided and Rev.
Mr.. White delivered an address entitled
There's a Reason"
The anniversary of the temperance
and prohibition movement of the
church occupied the evening hours
Rev. NJ K. Alexander presided and
Rev. T. H. Lawson, Rev. Dr. w. NJ
Burke, Rev. r. B. Bristol and Rev. A
G. Bane spoke to the delegates.
Between the afternoon and evening
services the annual banquet of the
Ministers Wives association was given
under the auspices of the Pacific Grove
Ladies' Aid society Mrs. G. d. Bovard
presided and many prominent women
responded to the toasts.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17

production of the land of ice and
snow.
With maps, boats, canoes, household
utensils of the Eskimos, hunting and
fishing outfits, animals of the polar
regions and other specimens, the men
who have become interested In the
looks of things in the far north be-
cause of the recent developments, may
drop in and see for themselves what
Commander Peary and DIR. Cook had
to contend with.
Many of Peary's trophies. obtained
on previous expeditions. will be on
view.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
LRr A.soclated Press.1

SEATTLE, Sept. 16.-L. r. Claws
chief of the field division of the gen
eral land office, with headquarters at
Seattle whose dismissal has been ap-
proved by President Taft after an in
vestigation of charges filed against
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger by
CLAWS, said today:
1.-THE rule which prohibits me from
discussing this matter Is as much IN
force today as 1t was when you first
asked me for a statement Of the work
of this office regarding the Alaska coal
case"
Mr.. CLAWS maintained that he could
give out no statement, at least until
his connection with the land office ends.
He said he had received no telegraphie
notification regarding the presidents
letter to Secretary Ballinger.
H. c. Henry, the railroad builder,
who Is interested in the Cunningham
coal lands case, said:
Consulted BaIlinger
when Judge Ballinger left the Of
flee of land commissioner we consulted
him as a lawyer regarding the coal
cases. There was nothing wrong about
that.
when he went into the cabinet he
was not asked to have any further
dealings with the men interested in
the coal lands
I'VE were notified, however, that he
would have no further relations with
those interested in the properties.
CLAWS had appropriated some Of the
papers of the company and his con-
duct has now been properly rewarded" )"
C. J. Smith, another of the coal land
claimants, said: Judge Ballinger's 8
record was absolutely clean in the
Alaska coal land cases.
"Those who were in possession Of the
facts knew this and never feared that
the charges against him would carry
weight "
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
NAPA INSANE ASYLUM
LOSES HEAD OFFICERS
SECOND ASSISTANT ON MED
ICAL STAFF RESIGNS
Governor Removes Construction In-
spector of State Institution.
Matron Also Tenders
Resignation

NAPA, Cal, Sept. 16.-With the
resignation of DR.. l.. M. Pulsifer, Sec
ond assistant in the medical staff at
the state hospital fer the insane, and
the suspension by the order of Gov
ernor Gillett of A. R. Talmadge, con-
struction inspector in charge Of new
building operations at the asylum, to-
day proved very disturbing period in
the state institution.
1t also became known that Miss Ivy
Kingsbury, matron at the asylum, had
rendered her resignation about Sep
tember 1. The suspension of Talmadge
is temporary, pending an investigation
by State Engineer Ellery of charges
preferred against the inspector by DR..
Elmer e. Stone, superintendent of the
asylum.
When the governors action was made
known the fifty men employed under
Talmadge quit work and the hospital
authorities were authorized from
Sacramento to secure a new crew.
Miss Kingsbury and DR.. Pulsifer
have volunteered no explanation of
their designations.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
HARTMAN LEFT
ESTATE TO WIFE
WIDOW OF MAGNATE RECEIVES
ALL HIS PROPERTY
WILL OF RAILWAY KING is Ex-
TREMELY BRIEF
Flnancler Makes His Spouse Execu-
trlx and His Last Testament is
Witnessed by Two Close
Associates
LBy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-Al of Ed
ward H. Harrimans property real
and personal. is bequeathed without
restrictions of any sort to the widow
Mary W. Hartman.
The will was filed at Goshen, N. "
today, but was made public IN new
York city.
It is an extremely brief document
dated June 8, 1903, and reads as fol-
lows: "I, Edward H. Hartman OF
Arden, in the state of New York, dc
make. publish and declare this as and
for my last will and testament; that
is to say:
Il give, devise and bequeath all Of
my property, real and personal, OF
every kind and nature, to my WE
Mary w. Hartman, to be hers abso-
lutely and forever, and I do hereby
nominate and appoint the said Mary
w. Hartman to be the executrix of
this will.
Conditions of VIII
"In witness whereof have here
unto set my hand and seal this eighth
day of June, in the year nineteen
EDWARD H. HARTMAN.
"Signed, sealed and published and
declared by the testator as and for
his last will and testament in our
presence, who at his request and in
his presence and in the presence of
each other, have each of us hereunto
subscribed our names as witnesses"
CHARLES A. PEABODY,
&C. c. TEGETHOFF."
Mr.. Peabody is president of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance company.
Mr.. Tegethoff is one of Mr.. Harri-
mans secretaries.
Mr.. Peabody who made the will
public, declined to make any estimate
as to the value of Mr.. Harrimans
estate.
According to Wall street publfca-
ton, lit can be stated on the highest
authority" that Mr.. Harriman's prop
erty amounted to between $75,000,0OO
and $100,000,000.
Widow to Manage Enterprises
On Mrs. Hartman will rest the man
agement of the $4,000 acres of wood
land, pasture and fertile black bot
toms in the Ramapo valley and on
Tower Hill, the completion of the great
house on which Mr.. Hartman already
had laVished $2,000,000 without living
to see 1t finished and those plans of
public benefaction-parks and forest
reservations-which it is known Mr..
cherished, though he makes
no mention of them in his will.
If the estate measures up to ex-
Mrs. Hartman is the
wealthiest woman in the world. Mrs.
Hetty Green's holdings have been esti-
mated at $40,000,000 those of Mrs.
Frederick Courtland Penfeld, who was
Anne Weightman of Philadelphia, at
$50 900. 900 and those of Mrs. Russell
Sage at a like amount.
Mr. Hartman, by making no be-
quests to children or relatives, avoid
ed the large share of the enormous in
heritance tax which under the laws of
the state of New York would other
wise be imposed.
Mrs Harriman's dover rights are
subject to no tax whatever, and the
remaining two-thirds of the estate to
a tax of only 1 per cent, as against
a graded classification which in some
instances runs to per cent.
which disposed of $4,000. 900. paid an
tax of 1928, 1850, the
largest on record in Orange county
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
BELIEVE ARCTIC SHIP
Is AT BATTLE HARB0R

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Sept. 16.-Lloyds
agent here has received a dispatch
from Indian Harbor, Labrador, saying
the whaling ship snowdrop of Dundee
was wrecked September 1s, 190S in
Frobisher strait. The members of the
crew were saved.
This message is presumed here to
mean that the Canadian government
cruiser Arctic, Captain Bernier, with
the steamer Jeanie, Capt. Samuel Bart
lett, has arrived at Battle Harbor, as
otherwise there is n oreasonable way
to account for the receipt of this in
formation on the Labrador coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
SAYS COMMANDER PEARY CAN
WIN NO FRIENDS BY METHODS

HAMBURG, Sept. 16.-Commenting
on the last interview with Commander
Peary, sent out from Battle Harbor,
Labrador, the Hamburger Nachrlchteh
says:
"These high-sounding words have
made an extremely unpleasant impress
sion. and they will scarcely draw new
friends to Commander Peary."
This confirms the general tone of the
North German press, which leans
strongly toward DR.. Cook, who is sup
ported by the Hamburg Geographical
society.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
SUSPECTED MURDERER
PLACED UNDER ARREST

PHOENIX, A. T., Sept. 1e.-Harry
Gaskin, a Phoenix policeman, today
arrested a Mexican giving the name
Of Apolinas Delgade, believing him to
be Amado Mejia, the slayer of Rolia
Ferris, in Fresno, July 80, 1909. He
was arrested on a printed description
in circulars sent out by Fresno Of
ficials.
He bears scars on each hand and on
the head as described, and in general
way answers the description.
The circular offers $100 reward, deao
or alive. Fresno was notified.
Delgado says he came mere from
CaIexico. He denies any knowledge Of
the Fresno crime, but acted suspicious
ly when shadowed by an officer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
woman's Body Found on Beach

VALLEJO, Cal, Sept. 16.-Notice was
sent to the Oakland police today of the
finding of a woman's handbag contain
ing a Communication book between San
Francisco and Oakland issued to Miss
Emily Wethern of Forty-seventh street,
East Oakland. The bag was washed
up on the beach at Mare Island, and
was found by H. C. Godfrey.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
ARCTIC SCENES TO BE
FEATURED AT MUSEUM
OF NATURAL HISTORY

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-While the
north pole controversy is practically
at a standstill in this city, barring the
unabated feelings evinced by partisans
of Cook and Peary, plans for minia-
ture Arctic region at the American
Museum of National History are be-
ing completed.
Rv the end of the week the public
will be able to view a wonderful re-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
HEAT WAVE AT VALLEJO is
BROKEN AND WEATHER COOL

VALLEJO, Cal, Sept. 16.-The heat
wave was broken today and the wealth
err was cooler. Reports from Napa
valley state that the forest fires, which
have had a marked influence on eli
matte conditions here, are under con-
troll James McLister, stevedore, was
Frustrated by the heat while working
on the collier Saturn yesterday, and is
reported to be out of danger.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
EXPLOSION OF CARBIDE
BUOY lNJERES SAILORS
Peculiar Accident at San Juan Har-
Dor Results Seriously to
Three Men

VICTORIA, b. c.. Sept. 16.-With
three of her crew seriously injured as
a result of an explosion of carbide
buoy being refilled at San Juan harbor
on the west coast of Vancouver island
the tug William Jolliffe OF the marine
department hurried back to port today.
The injured men, Chief officer James
Moore, w. c. Haven and George Alex
ander, were conveyed to the hospital.
All viii recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
MERCURY AT SAN DIEGO Is
THE HIGHEST IN 2e YEARS

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 49, Following
yesterdays temperature of 80 at the
local weather bureau, the warmest in
twelty-six years, Local Forecaster Car
penter predicts todays Leat will break
all records in San Diego. At $3.50 a. m.
today 1t was 9S at the weather bureau
and 10S on the street. the weather sta
tion being some 15O feet above street
level.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
CLAWS OUSTED
BY BALLINGER
LAND OFFICE FIELD CHIEF is
QUICKLY DISMISSED
DEPosED OFFICIAL DECLINES TO
DISCUSS CASE
Secretary of Interior Defended in Atti-
tude by Cunningham Coal Lands
officers-HIs Opponent
Scored

WASHINGTON. Sept. 16.--L. H. Gla-
Wis. chief of the field division of the gem
eral land office, with headquarters at
Seattle, was dismissed from the service
by telegraph today by Secretary of the
Interior Ballinger.
A. Christensen, chief of the Geld divi-
sion of the general land office at Port
land, Ore, has been placed in temporary
charge Of the Seattle division.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
TeIephone Stock Purchased

BOSTON, Sept. 16.-It became known
today that the American Telephone and
Telegraph company has acquired Sl6,-
900. 900 worth of New York Telephone
company stock owned by the Western
Union Telegraph company. Papers
covering the purchase were signed yes
terdaY.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
Steamer Runs Aground

LIVERPOOL. Sept. 16.-The Cunard
line steamer Saxonia from Boston, Sep
tember Z, ran aground early today in
Crosby channel Five hours later she
was pulled off by tugs and taken to
her berth.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-17
TWENTY-F0UR KNOCKED OUT
AT CANADIAN AVIATOR SHOW
Crowds Who Tried to Rescue Aero
naut Are FelIed by Electric
Current Let Loose

OTTAWA. Ont, Sept. ia peculiar
airship accident qcured at the Ottawa
exhibition today, when Aviator Nasar
Of st. Louis attempted a fight with
a dirigible airship. The propeller
caught an electric light wire and
checked the ascent. The crowd, see
ing the trouble, rushed to catch the
falling dirigible.
The propeller had stripped the in
sulation off the wire, and as fast as
people touched the metal framework
of the balloon they formed a current
with the earth and were knocked down.
Twenty-four persons were rendered
helpless in less than a. minute.