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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22
CAN FLY LIKE A BIRD.
Lady BlOunt, Leader Of Strange So
ciety, Has New AeropIane.

London, Oct. M-Lady Blount. prcsi-
dent OF the Zetetic Society, the members
Of which believe the earth is fiat. claims
20 have perfected a model OF an aero
plane which solves the difficulties OF
aviation.
Each plane is studied with valves,
which open when the machine is going
up and closes when il is going down
like the feathers OF bird in flight
Lady Blount says that anybody strong
enough 20 ride n bicycle will he able to
fly with her machine without a motor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22
KENT AsSAILS MANN.
Republican Candidate Also Scores
the Anti-SaIOOn League.

the Anti-SaIOOn League.
Special % The Washington Herald.
Danvilie Va. Oct H-In the Municipal
Building here tonight in the presence Of
more than three hundred persons, W. p.
Kent, the Republican nominee for gov
ernor OF Virginia. and Congressman Nc
Kinlay. Of San Francisco. addressed the
voters Of Danville on the issues Of the
campaign. Kent confined himself to a
general appeal for votes. the whole
speech consuming not much more than
a half hour
Judge William Hodges Mann, the Dem
ocratic candidate. came In for share Of
criticism. Kent attacked the Anti-SaloOn
League and dwelt at some length on the
work OF that organization.
McKinlay spoke for half an hour along
the same lines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22
.Iurirv Meet Ends

Juvisy. Oct 21.-The two weeks avia-
ton meeting here ended to-day. Count
Lambert, on a Wright machine. carries
Off two of the largest prizes. 1900 francs.
given for the best lap. and ICES francs,
given for the best five laps
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22
sickness Costs n Billion Yenr.

Ithaca. n Y. Oct 1.-THE cost Of
sickness to the people OF the United
States is sl.OO0.OOO.OOO a year. and of minor
ailments which do not require a physi-
clan. $3.50. 100000, according 20 Prof. Jere-
miah w jerks in an address before
Cornell University students to-day,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22
GAYNOR QUOTES CODE
Calls Gen. Bingham a Big,
Busting Swashbuckler.
HIS COMPLIMENTS TO HEARST

Declares He Has No S65,OOO,OOO, No
Newspapers to Print His Speeches,
No Mines in the West-NOr Can He
Afford TO Purchase Space at the
Rate of 1000 n Column.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22

New Orleans, Oct A.-Dr. Layindar, OF
the United states Marine Hospital Serv-
ice, who visited the Louisiana State In
sane Asylum at Jackson to investigate
possible cases OF pellagra. reports that he
has found ten undoubted cases Of peua-
gra among the lunatics and five suspi-
cious ones.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22

You have not read all Of the news Of
the day until you have read the want ads
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22
LIPS HUT
LADIES' TAILOR AND IMPORTER,
GROUP

Is ne ghost that hacnis every hc-r o. a
Chi.d's life. GONANS PREPARATION
gives Instant relief and comfort Just rub
y on-iort weaken the stomach with
drugs Keep IL in the home. s. 10. Soc,
25c. Al druggists
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-22

a work that probably would take all my
time, but the amount to be earned per
calf wasn't enough to make it attract
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
HARDWOOD WINS BY A STRAW.
GubcrnntoriaI Whisk Broom Proves
Lucky for Well known Artist.

with the long straw plucked by the
hand OF Gov. William Spry from the
executive whlsk broom: j. #, Harwood
Won third prize. an award from tlc state
OF SIS. for the best water color eS-
hibitcd at the eleventh annual exhibit
tlon of the Utah Art Institute, held at
Ogden last month The straw was put
into play because Mr.. Harwood and w,
G. Browning each received the same
number of votes and Gov Spry called
the artists to his office and asked how
the tie should be decided. a drawing
was arranged and the gubernatorlal
whick broom was deprived OF a portion
OF It's pIumage. Mr.. Harwood drew first
land then Mr.. Browning drew. Mr..
Browning had to draw his store of con-
tentment from the short straw. Mr..
Hnrwood. In bis good natured way.
gloated over the vanquishcd.
The governor, under the last lcglsla-
tive enactment is to canvass the votes
cast at the exhibit. This he did today
with the result that first prize was
awarded to Edwin Evans for his subject
in oil. Tho Grain Shocks Vincent &
Pierce were awarded second prize for
tho best design OF a school building
third prize went to Mr.. Harwood as
stated. fourth prize to Donald Bcaurc-
gard and NTH prize, for the best design
in needlework, went to Ruth Evans
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
FIVE PASSENGERS
KILLED, Ten HURT
Lake Shore Passenger Train
Collides With Switch Engine
In City of Cleveland.
CAUSE, OF COURSE, UNKNOWN
Intense Cold Added TO Suffering of the
Injured and Made Rescue
Work Very Hard.

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 1s-Five per-
sons are dead as the result of a COL
lision between Lake Shore passenger
train and switch engine at East
Twentysixth street early today. Ten
passengers were bruised.
The passenger train was No. 1 west
bound. from New York, and connects
here with the Big Four railway for
st. Louis, -Four of tho dead were men,
bers of the train crews.
THE DEAD ARE:
H. l.. Adams, Collinwood, engineer
of the passenger train.
Frank Swales, fireman on switch en-
gine.
John Frank, switchman.
w. ]. Burns. engineer on switch en-
glne.
Unknown man.
Jacob Carrier. Buffalo. n. Y. fire.
man on the passenger train. was scald-
ed and is in serious condition. Papers
on the body of the unidentified man
contained the name of c. Basher.
The collision occurred within sight
of the Union station. Snow was fall
ing and 1t is believed that the red
light which the railroad men say was
displayed, was obscured.
While crossing from one track to an
other, the switch train was hit dag
onally. The crew of the switch en-
CINE was pinned between the wreck
age The passenger engine turned
over. carrying its crew underneath.
Several Vassar girls on their way
home for the holidays, were among
the passengers, and they entered the
work of giving temporary aid to the
Injured. Not one of tho girls was
hurt.
The Pullman cars left the track and
the first one was badly wrecked. Its
passengers escaped death but we're In
jured.
The Intense cold added to the suf-
fering of the injured and made the
work of rescue particularly hard. Train
No. Is a fast through train for Gin
cinnati and St. Louis. 1t left New
York at 1890 Friday morning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
BURGLARS BREAK INTO
MODEL KNITTING WORKS
Secure 500 I'm Cash and an Equal
Amount In Express Orders-No
Clue TO Robbers.

Cracksmen broke into the Model
Knitting works at 81 PostonIce Place
last night, breaking open the safe and
securing s10O in cash and between 800
and $3.50 In express money orders. be-
sides some valuable papers. The rob-
berry was discovered at 6 o'clock this
morning by Manager Christensen. when
he opened the place for business He
found the burglars had forced entrance
through the back window. by the use of
Jimmy" passing through the back
room into the front office. where they
moved the safe from its position to the
-bieerdtsln 6 Observation-Disclosures, 'cdt
center of the room. That the Job was
the work of experts there can be no
doubt. Indications show that the rob-
bers screened their light by moving
chairs UP near the safe while they pro-
ceedcd to break the combination. spring
the bolts OF the door and pick the lock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
PRESENT FOR CHASE.
Detective Rewarded for Conviction of
Fred Butler

Detective George Chase Will receive
nice Christmas present for being a
detective and at the same time able to
catch thieves. The Jewelry firm of j.
S. Jensen & Sons is today exhibiting In
its window a check for 500 in favor OF
Detective George Chase" for THE ar
rest and conviction of Fred Butler"
who broke into Jenscns store and stole
several watches and a gold chain
This morning the jewelry company
received q certified check from the
jewelers. Security Alliance of the Unit
ed States with headquarters In New
York. made out to the detective and
asking that 1t be turned over TO him.
Fred Butler was arrested some time
ago and is now serving his sentence at
the pcnitentiary. He was arrested by
Detective Chase. who was also InstrI-
mental In the recovery of some OF the
property and the conviction of the man.
The Alliance offers 500 for the con-
viction of any person caught stealing
from any of its members. At present
there are u jewelers. in Salt Lake who
exhibit in their window brass shield.
denot.ne that they are members OF the
Alliance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
CALDER FILES REPORT.
of Mental Hospital
Files Statement With Governor.

d. II. Calder. superintendent OF the
state mental hospital at Provo. sent
his annual report to Gov, William Spry
Friday afternoon. The expense of main
tanning the institution during the year
WIGS $5l,l9La3. the average daily cost be-
ing .3s cents per capita. There were 37s
patients, 1S7 women and 191 men In tho
institution at the end OF the fiscal year,
Nov. 90
There were admitted during tho year
12s patients. OF which AZ were women
and 10 men The total number treated
was i76. Fifty-one were discharged, %
as recovered and 19 as improved. The
total number of deaths was AZ. 81 wom-
en- and % men. were between So and
80 years of age. and the others SO hope
lcssly Insane that recovery would have
been impossible. The death rate was
10 per cent on the entire number
treated.
supt Calder says the general health
of the patients is good. Since the re-
cent law passed by the legislature, scv-
cral cases OF feeblemInded and non-in-
sane cpileptics have been transferred to
the new department in the Institution.
Dr.. Calder says that 20 per cent of the
patients have been emSloycd at light
work. The hospital has an excellent
water supply. good sewerage system
and the orchard. farm and live stock
are In good shape.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
NEW YORK BECOMES
UN-AMER|CAN|zED
Children of Her MiIIionaires Get
ting Their Idea of True
Civilization in Europe.
FILLED UP WITH FOREIGNERS
Not Even Settlement Workers Can
Convert Them Into Good
Americans.

Berlin. Dec. 1S.-A sensational book
by Frau Won Ende, a. German Amer
ican author. was published yesterday.
In It sho says New York Is becoming
"un- n-Amerlcanized." partly because tho
children of New York's millionalres
nrc being educated in Europe and get
ting their Ideas of true civilization
from Europe. Another cause Is the eX-
istence of vast colonies OF foreigners
in New York. people whom not even
the settlement workers can convert in
TO good Americans.
She undertakes to explain why SO
many American heiresses marry for
eign noblemen. She says American
hciresses don't get an American edu-
cation. Their brothers so to American
colleges and arc imbued with the
American spirit and remain in touch
with American feeling, but the girls
arc taught by French or German gov
crncsses and brought up amid sur
roundings which are supposed to imi-
tate those in which cultivated Euro
peans live.
Often the furniture and paintings in
their fathers mansions are mere imi
tations made by unscrupulous Euro
pean dealers, but they are still capable
of affecting a girls view of life. and
what is most desirable in it.
So when American girls and mar
riageable men meet in a drawing
room. they have nothing in common.
The young woman feels the need of
European civilization.
They are expatriated even before
they make their first voyage to
Europe" said Frau Won Ende.
She says that II New York wishes to
remain genuinely American 1t must
return to the simplicity 1t enjoyed be-
fore its millIonafres began to buy
pseudo-antique furniture and faxed
paintings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
MACKENZIE DROPS ANCHOR.
Notorious Polar Explorer Home With
A Cold Story.

A. c. Mckenzie. the noted Press
club and Bell Telephone company artlc
explorer. accompanied by two natives
of Rclk avik. four polar bears and six
dogs, and wearing his fur hood and
suits. has returned from his long jour
ney following the trails of Cook and
Peary and gathering material for the
Press clubs polar opera
That he was successful in his efforts
goes without saying. though many OF
the details OF his trip are being kept Sc
cret and viii not be divulged until his
proofs OF observations and his mark
ing of latitude and longitude havo
been submitted to the University OF
Hong Kong.
Upon his appearance at the Press
club Friday evening. someone remarked
that Mackenzies hair was coming out
fine. With note OF sadness In his
voice he explained that while ut the
pole he removed his fur hood TO brush
his hair. the hair Immediately froze
aud broke of when II came in con-
tact with the brush. Mr.. Mackenzie
viii begin work at once on the libretto
while Prof ]. ]. Mcclellan viii write
the music for the great opera, The
theme of the opera viii be frigldlty and
among the songs Will be the following:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

Copenhagen. Dec. 1S.-Thc consistory
of the University of Copenhagen at a
secret session today received pre-
liminary report covering the first stage
of the work of the committee which
Is examining the north polar records
of DR. Frederick Cook. An excited dis
cussion followed. The committee has
not completed its Investigation.
The report was presented by Rector
guarded from others than shrdluuuu
Torp, but It's nature was carefully
guarded from others than members of
the consistory, The latter are pledged
to secrecy 1t was admitted, however,
provoked an animated debate among
the university officials.
To the newspaper men Rector Torp
said:
THE committees work Is not yet fin
ished. l cannot tell how long 1t viii
continue. but / hope that the result
can be made pu%lIc before New Years.
Both the members of the consistory
and the examining committee have
been forbidden strictly to make public
anything regarding what has been ac-
complished thus far by the investiga-
tors"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
NEW INTERPRETATIONS.

The Klmball Investment company
filed articles OF Incorporation In the
county clerks office yesterday. with a
capital stock of 100000 in 500 shares.
OF which 40 are held as treasury stock
Tho officers are: Geneva Kimball, 800
shares. president; Douglas B. Klmball.
160 shares, vice president, and Edwin
E. Kimball of Schenectady. n. Y, with
160 shares, as the third director. May
H. and Scott p. Kimball, holding 169
shares each. are lncorporators. Charles
l.. Rood is secretary and treasurer.
The capital Is subscribed In taking over
several pieces OF real estate in Salt
Lake
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
ATTORNEY GENERALS OPINION

As sheepmen arc complaining OF be-
ing taxed twice a year by some coun-
ties. the attorney general has given the
following opinion:
TAKES on transient stock driven
from one county to another for tbs
purpose of being grazed are to be paid
in the county where owned. provided
such stock is grazed In such horne
county for period of 80 days or more.
If such stock Is not grazed In the home
county for a period of 80 days 1t is
to be assessed In the county whore the
owner has the largest acreage of grhz-
ing land, but the taxes are not TO be
collected In such county where tho
owner has the largest acreage of graz
Ing lands, but simply to be assessed"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
STUDY OF AERONAUTICS
IN N. Y. PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New York, Dec. 1S-The study OF
acronautics has been formally intro
duced into the curriculum of the New
York, public schools and Lee Stevens.
the aeronaut. has offered a silver cup
which will go next year to the pupil
showing tho largest knowledge OF
aeronautics.
Twenty grammar school boys who
have, been experimenting In the con-
structon Of aeroplane models. held n
meet Yesterday, first place going to
Frank Shadcr, IL years old. whose
nine ounce monoplane mCAc flight
of rs feet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
REPORT OF PACIFICs.

Tho annual reports OF the Union and
Southern Pacific roads for the fiscal
year ending June 80 last are out. The
twelfth annual report of tho Union Pa
clflc system-including the U. p, o. S.
l.. and o. r. & N. shows the total
yearly revenue at $7S. .461. an in
crease over the previous year OF 81, ILL.,
23s. The surplus OF the Southern Paci-
flc for the year ending June 30 last,
amounted to s26,S79. 402.41. as COM
pared with s19S77. .740.61. an increase
for 1909 OF 81 .00I 66i so. Tho road paid
6 per cent dividend on common stock,
and per cent on preferred The I'm
ion Paclfc's surplus for 1909 Is reported
at $1793S. 2S0,04, as compared with $l2.-
lss,751.,7 for 1908, All increase OF s5.749.-
1921 The Unlcn Pacific paid per
cent on preferred stock. and 10 per cent
on common stock. 3
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

For years IL has been the custom In
the wards throughout the Stakes Of
Zion to commemorate the birthday of
the Prophet Joseph. by special services,
on the Sunday nearest the date OF that
anniversary. In accordance with this
practice we suggest that Sunday. Dec.
&C. this year. be devoted to. the memory
OF the great Prophet OF this dispensa-
ton, and that appropriate services BIO
held in the Sunday schools. ward houses
and other places where the religious
services Of the Church are held. on
that day.
JOSEPH +. SMITH.
JOHN r. WINDER.
{ ~.4. ANTHON H. LUND,
First Presidency.
salt-Lake City. Dec. II. 1909. ,7
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
NORTON FROZEN TO DEATH.
News of Finding of His Body on Skull
Valley Desert.

Sergeant Henry Johnston of the police
department has received news from
Vernon, in Skull valley, of the dscov-
cry near that place of the body of Tom
Norton, formerly OF this city. frozen 10
death. Details, are few. but IT is un-
derstood that Norton left several days
ago to go to Il ranch in Skull valley.
where he was going to work. Persons
passing through the country saw dog
lying beside some inanimate object, and
upon approaching st was found to be
the body of Norton. The body was
found Thursday and ii was removed
to Vernon. where burial is to be had
Tom Norton was q habitue of the
police court in this city. and was an
old "trusty." He was given his own
time to get in and out. and was much
liked around the station The last that
Is known of him here is that he started
out to walk to Skull valley. accompanied
by his dog. The faithful canine re-
mained with him after death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
RECREATION GROUND FOR
NEW YORK NEWSB0YS

Morristown, n. J.. Dec. 1s-A New
chased a long strip OF property on tho
Rockaway river near here which is to
be developed into a recreation ground
and vacation place for New York
newsboys.
The property, which comprises so
acres. includes q small lake which Will
be stocked with fish, affording the
little boys opportunity for boating. fish
ing and water sports. An ndminis-
tratlon building. dormitory and gym
nasium Will be built on the shore OF
the lake next year. II the project is
successful It will be Increased by fur
ther purchases In the neighborhood.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
MAY BE ROCK ISLAND.

Chief Engineer II. A, Sumner OF
the Moffatt road and j. B. Berry chief
engineer OF the Rock Island arrived in
: his city Friday afternoon, after a
trip along the proposed line of
the Moffatt road west of Steamboat
Springs. The visitors were not very
but from admissions
made 1t is claimed the Rock Island Is
now backing Mr.. Moffatt, and that the
road west will be built as per original
construction to begin next
spring.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
SALT LAKE TO HAVE
AIRSHIP FLIGHTS
Especial TO The Ncws.)

Boston. Mass, Dec. 1.-THE Aero club
of New England Is planning for four
is to have one or the aviation weeks
next October. according to A. F.. Shrle-
ley secretary of the organization. Mr.
lShrigley says: salt Lake will probably
secure one of tho weeks but eastern
cities are bidding high. Such men as Or
Vile Wright, Curtiss and Bleriot would
be glad To enter and there seems no
reason why the AFFAIR should not be
hugo success"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
BASEBALL MANAGER
GETS SALARY RAISED

New York, Wee. 1S.-Hugh McBreen.
business maragcr of the Boston Ameri-
cans. won't home today In happy
frame OF mind At the banquet given
by The Plttsburgs In connection with the
league meeting here this week the
president Of the club Informed McBrcen
That he intended 10 raise his salary 10
1900 year The next day McBrecn
met his employer In the lobby and said:
Were you Ting last night when you
raised my salary?"
II meant evcry word of IT," replied
the mangAte. and just TO show you that
still mean Il. I'll make IL 81, ,2o6. -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
BAMBERGER RESTING EASILY.
Baltimore Dispatch Says Considerable
Improvement Is. Anticipated.

A dispatch from Baltimore this MORN
ing declares that Sidney Bambergor
who was operated upon there for a tum-
or was getting along nicely and is rest
Ing easily. The telegram was received
this morning by Herman Bamberger.
uncle of the young man. Reports from
Washington last night stated that Mr..
Bamberger was not doing as we'll as
expected and there were grave doubts OF
his recovery. This was denied by Her
mar. Bamberser who showed telegram
as follows:
Baltimore. Nd, Dec 16.-Sidney opcr-
oted upon Resting easily. Tumor not
found. Anticipate considerable improve
ment SIMON"
When Herman Bamberger learned of
the report from Washington he imme-
diateIy wired to his brother and at
o'clock this morning received word from
Simon Bamberger stating that he had
Just seen Sidney and that he was doing
nicely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
WANDERERS SAVED BY
FOREST RANGERS

Austin. New Dec. 1S.-After wan
dcring for two days and one night in
snow storm ON the lonely desert. H.
l.. Trescott and his wife were saved
1t was learned here today by Forest
Rangers Patten and Marshall.
Trescott and his wife had given up
hope when they were found on the
second night. Their faces and feet
were frozen and they had laid down
on the great white desert to die in the
wild embrace of the storm.
They became lost when they were
thrown out of their wagon by run
away team. The road was obliterated
by the snow and they were unable to
find It,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18
FIRM THAT MADE THE PHOTOS

From the pyramid of buildings. which
is tho feature of the front page of the
first section. to the last page of the
Christmas edition of The News the
majority of the half tone cuts are re-
productions. from photographs taken
specially for The Deseret News by the
corps of camera men of the Utah Phot)
Materials company of Salt Lake