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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-28
AVIATOR LATHAM
FAILS IN FLIGHT
AIRSHIP NEAR DESTINATION
PLUNGES INTO WATER
AERoNAUT SAILS 10 OF Fl MILES
OF ENGLISH CHANNEL
American BalIoonist Expected to Con-
tlnue Journey from Dover to
London If Feat Had Been
Successful


DOVER, July 27.-Hubert Latham's
second attempt to fly across the English
channel ended disastrously today. Al
most In the moment of victory his mono
plane fiuttered down into the sea two
miles beyond the Admiralty pier. Thou
sands Of persons crowding the water
front saw the fall and for nearly half an
hour they were in suspense as TO the
aeronaut's fate. A flock of large and
small craft raced to the scene of the dis
aster and a plnnace from the British
battlesbip Russell picked up the I'M
lucky flyer and put him aboard the
French torpedo boat destroyer Escopet-
te. After n surgeon had attended to his
injuries the destroyer brought Latham
ashore and he was taken to n hotel His
face was bandaged and bleeding and his
nose was broken
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Iurv Balls to Aaree Second Tlme

SAN DIEGO, July 27-After being
out eighteen hours the jury in the case
of c. r. A. Swaile, charged with the
attempted dynamiting of Court Clerk
Dickinsons home, failed to agree and
were discharged this morning. 1t was
Swaile's second trial. The district at
torney announces he will try for con-
vic ion again.
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CITY changes to Charter Rule

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, July 81
This city passed from an elective city
government under state law to one UNI
der charter rule this morning. Eric
ton is anticipated over appointments
Of heads of departments, as there is a
difference of opinion as to the relative
authority of the mayor and the COM
missioners.
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Seattle offers Prize for Flight

SEATTLE, Wash, July 27.-Presi-
dent j. e. Chilberg of the Alaska
exposition today sent dispatches to
Louis Bleriot, Hubert Latham. the
ing a prize of $4,000 and gold medals for
a competitive aeroplane race beginning
on the worlds fair stadium and extend
ing over Lake Washington, which is
twenty-five miles long and one end Of
which touches the worlds fair grounds.
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ren klIIed in Enhancement

SAIGON, French Cochin-China, July
27-During an engagement today be-
tween French troops and Delham BAN
ATS Captain Petthuis and ten men were
killed and twenty wounded. The ban
dts lost fifty men killed and lOO
wounded.
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nanoer,s Case Continued

NEW YORK, July 27.--Miss Gertrude
Hoffman, the dancer will have until
next fall to answer the charge of APP
bearing on the stage in too scanty at
tire. When the hearing in her case was
called today the court granted post
ponement until next october on the
plea of her attorney to prepare for trial.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-28

Venice villas make ideal summer
homes. They are completely furnished.
light, water and house laundry. Per-
fectly sanitary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-28

Live in Venice villas-the best.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-07-28

ing complaints from citizens who said
the game at Seattle fair was insulting
to loyal Americans Director of Con-
cessions G. e. Mattox Monday ordered
closed a booth in the Japanese village
on The Pay Streak, at the Alaska
Yukon-P Pacific exposition. This booth
contained an attraction known as
Pulling Uncle Sans Whiskers. Three
plaster busts representing Uncle Sam
were in the booth. 1.-The whiskers' were
made of strings, which patrons would
pull out, securing prizes according to
the numbers attached to the ''whis-
kers"
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
CANON CITY FRUIT
GROWERS ShTUl6 bbE well
REPRESENTED AT DENVER

The Colorado National Apple Expo
sition to be held at Denver next week
should strongly appeal to the fruit
growers of the Canon City district and
every horticulturist here that can pos
sibly do so should make 1t a point TO
attend.
There is no doubt that Fremont
county apples are as good as any that
are grown in the United States and
nothing need be feared from compari-
son with the best fruit that will be
shown there There may be some
things, however, in which the orch
ardists of other sections of the coun-
try are in advance of our people, and.
II so. they should know 1t. for II is not
quality alone that gives fruit an en-
viable reputation In the market. Pack,
methods of display and a score Of 9TH
er matters are important. and II there
are any lessons TO be learned in that
respec; at the Denve apple show Can
on City people should be in a position
to profit by them.
Fruit growers from all parts of the
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

From Thursdays Daily.
DR.. J. T. Thomas. pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church here, has
been appointed BY the national execu-
tive committee OF New York City of
the Federal Council of Churches to
the secretaryship OF the western divi-
sion embracing eleven states OF the
northwest
The headquarters of the secretary
will be in Denver.
DR. Thomas was nominated by the
synod of Colorado. and his selection
was approved by the other denomins-
tons interested.
This appointment was frst offered
10 DR.. Franklin OF the First Baptist
ehurch. of Colorado Springs. who was
unable to accept.
Today the appointment OF DR..
Thomas was formally announced.
DR.. Thomas has not announced
what action he Will take in the mat
ter. but il is known that the work ap-
peals strongly TO him. The Federal
Council of Colorado is a great work
and is attracting TO 1t the big men Of
the country. II has 10 do with Great
ing more friendly relationship be-
tween denominations. especially in the
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
UNCLE SAM is AFTER
WERTERk STOCK MEN

Denver. Dec. aS.-The government
yesterday brought suit against a num-
Der Of prominent Colorado people,
alleging fraudulent homestead en-
tries and the fencing OF the public do
main and allowing cattle 10 roam at
large for years without Offering to pay
any rentals.
Henry J. Daugberg. OF Idalia. Is the
defendant in the suit by the govern
ment TO recover back land valued at
$4,000 which he bought from Alexan-
der Peetz for 5000. Gross fraud on
the part OF Peetz. the original entry
man. is charged.
Unlawful inelosure suits are
brought against Carl Seiber and the
Seiber Cattle company of Pueblo
county; Ora Haley. the wealthy cat
tleman OF Wyoming; 4. j. Monaghan.
James b. Brown and Lafe Young. OF
the Montrose district. and a number
of others not quite so well known
throughout the state.
The total value of the land the gov
mated at $4,000. The suits are in
equity. 1t is claimed that some Of the
defendants. including Haley and Sci
ber. state that they will not give up
the lands without a contest.
In most Of the suits injunctions are
asked for demanding the immediate
destruction of the fences and settle
ment for rentals.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
TEXAS MAN FINDS LOST
BROTHER AT FLORENCE

After an expenditure OF nearly a
thousand dollars TO locate his brother,
who for nine years had been drifting
from place to place. Granville Chris
tai. newspaper man of Denton, Tex
as, yesterday afternoon found him en-
ployed with the ID q K. 6. section
gang at Florence.
The brothers were given $4,000 at
the death OF their parents ten years
ago and Mortimer started out TO see
the world. and Gran settled In Texas.
No hing was heard OF the elder broth
er for number OF years but he fin
ally wrote home saving that he was
pcnniless aud needed assistance. Al
though young Christal made several
trips to different parts OF the country
In search Of his brother he never sue
ceeded in finding him until today
Last Tuesday Mortimer wrote home
for money. but instead OF sending II
the younger brother, Gran. came to
his assistance
The brothers left last night for
Denton and the wauderer Will probab-
~ be given another start In the world.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
LARGE NUMBER OF RED
CROSS STAMPS SOLD
IN CANON CITY

DIR. w. T. Little reports that 3,s7s
Red Cross stamps were sold in Canon
City during the pre-Christmas season.
which is considered a very liberal pat
ronage in view of the fact that they
were of no value so far as the pay
ment OF postage was concerned. AS
they represented the national warfare
on tuberculosis they were generally
purchased and comparatively few hol-
iday packages went out OF Canon City
that did not bear upon the wrapper
one of these little aids in the fight
against the dreaded white plague"
Canon City was not a whit behind its
sister towns in the use of the Red
Cross stamp.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
THIRD NUMBER STAR COURSE
ENTERTAINMENT LAST NIGHT

The otterbein Male Quartet and Bell
Ringers. the third number of the Y.
NJ. C. A. Star course at the First Meth
odist church last night was in no wise
disappointment to its patrons and
the program was one OF the very best
ever given in Canon City. The church
proper, Sunday school room and gal
lery were filled to their capacity by
an expectant and delighted audience.
making perhaps the largest assemb-
lage in the history OF the Star course
OF entertainments in this city. Those
in charge of affairs made no mistake
in bringing the otterbein Male Quar-
tet and Bell Ringers here. For doing
so patrons owe the management a vote
of thanks.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
MARRIED On XMAS DAY
BY RT. REV. GHAS. S. 0LM-
STED, BISHIP OF COLORADO

Miss Tillie Assig and Bert Rosen-
burg were quietly married in Canon
City on Christmas day at the Episco-
pal church. Bishop Olmsted. of DEN
yer. officiating. The ceremony was
witnessed by only few intimate rela-
ives from Florence. Adolph. the
brides brother. gave his sister away.
The couple leave tomorrow for AS
pen, where the groom is employed as
an architect for a large mining COM
pany, and will make their home there
in the future.
Miss Assig left for Aspen about six
months ago with her mother. who still
resides there. She is very popular In
Florence and by her genial disposition
has won a host of friends who wish
the couple a prosperous welded life
Florence Citizen
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
DR.. THOMAS APPOINTED
TO fine new WORK

mission field and in the establishment
OF new churches.
There are four secretaries in the
United States. each of whom has
charge of big section of country.
The western division 10 composed
of eleven states in the northwestern
part of the United States. and owing
to the many new fields being opened
up. Is one of the most important di-
visions in the country.
The appointment 10 this important
place is a signal honor to DR.. Thomas.
though his many friends in Canon
City will regret TO see him accept the
post
DR.. Thomas has been pastor of the
First PresbyteriRa church here for
seven years This congregation has
been foTtusAte IL having a number of
strong and popular men for pastor.
but none stronger nor more popular
than DR.. Thomas His influence has
been good and strong and has been
felt far beyond he circle OF his own
congregation.
DR.. Thomas removal from Canon
City would be a distinct loss. not only
10 the First Presbyterian church. but
TO the entire community.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
COUNTY COURT
COLLECTS over
$500 IN FINES

The sum Of s796 sc was turned over
TO he county yesterday from fines col
lectcd under sentences imposed by
Judge Cooper Of the county court The
income resulted from the denial by
Judge Cooper for motions for a now
trial in The following cases. which
were tried a week or ten days ago, and
the paying over to the authorities of
the assessments levied against them
by reason Of their guilt of the charges
on which they were nrraigned: Ben
Booyer of Coaldale. colofed. fine and
costs amounting to s1l7. for assault
on Charles Huxley at Cotopaxi last
October: Louis Savio OF Rockvale. fne
and costs aggregating s2o4.76 for
keeping his saloon open on Sunday in
violation of the law; Louis Carmello
OF Rockvalc. fine and costs amounting
TO $237.60 for keeping his saloon open
on Sunday: Ben Richardson, also OF
Rockvale. fine and costs sggregating
s237.6o for selling liquor on Sunday.
Carmeilo and Richardson are partners
in the saloon business and the punish
ment was made the same In both
cases.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
WILL PAY FRUIT GROWERS
To VISIT DENVER SHOW

Every horticulturist in the Canon
City district should combine business
with pleasure next week by attending
the Colorado National Apple Exposl-
tion in Denver next week. Such dis
play OF fruit as will be on exhibition
there has never before been shown
anywhere in the Rocky Mountain re
Clun and the opportunity for getting in
touch with The best methods Of fruit
cultivation in other portions of the
country viii be such that no progress
sive, up-to-date orchardist can afford
10 miss them.
There is much tu be gained by as
sociation with people engaged In the
same line OF business. be it fruit
growing or any one OF a thousand
callinEs in which men may embark.
No one individual knows it all, and IL
is only by an interchange of Views
with his fellows that he may attain
the greatest knowledge of the enter
prise to which he is devoted
Aside from Its business aspects the
Colorado National Apple Exposition
will be highly interesting affair and
will be highly enjoyed by ranchers
and their families who worked hard
during the summer and autumn gath
ering the crop and preparing II for
market. The advantages Afforded by
the horticultural show in Denver next
week will more than compensate the
visitor for the expense incident TO the
trip. Canon City fruit growers owe
II to themselves to send as large a
representation TO Denver as possible
next week.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
REV. PHIFER PRESENTED
WITH HANDSOME SUIT CASH

Dr. William D. Phifer. until recently
superintendent of the Denver and
Northwestern district, but at present
pastor of the First Methodist church
in this city has been presented with
handsome leather suit case by the
ministers OF the district in recognition
of his splendid services while acting
in the former capacity
DR.. Phifer accomplished a great
work for his church in opening up new
fields for its enterprises and In pro-
viding means for the support OF those
commissioned TO carry on the gospel
work into the needy sections of the
state. AS a token of their apprecia-
ton of his zealousness in good works
the clergy OF the district combined for
the purchase OF a gift expressive OF
their love and esteem
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

land will be present at the forthcom-
ing exposition and there will be an
interchange of ideas upon horticultur-
al affairs that can not fail to be help
full to all yho take an interest in such
discussions The orchardists of the
Canon City district should meet the
orchardists of the western slope and
of Idaho, Wilmington. Michigan. Mis-
souri, and New York and discuss, with
them matters of mutual concern. No
place in the country can this be done
more effectively than in Denver next
week, and for that reason every up
to-date and progressive fruit grower
in Fremont county should make an
extra effort to be present.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
TRINIDAD WOMAN IS BRUTALLY
BEATEN BY IRATE HUSBAND

ported, struck his wife violent blow
and her head struck the floor. causing
conclusion OF the brain. She man
aged to get TO her feet and he knocked
her down second time. and was Sc
verely injured by striking her side
against an iron bed. She was re-
moved to the city hospital where her
injuries are reported as dangerous,
and she may not recover.
The woman was unconscious one
hour after the quarrel. and the hospl-
tai doctors announce she will proba-
bly, no, recover.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR WILL
ENTERTAIN At POOR FARM

The members of the choir of the
First Presbyterian church are arrang-
ing to give their annual holiday enter
tainment at the poor farm tomorrow
evening for the benefit of the old and
unfortunate of that institution A pro-
gram of Christmas music with read
ings. recitations. etc. will be rendered
and a pleasant time is anticipated.
Miss Elsie Armstrong will give a num-
Der of readings. The trip to the poor
farm and return will be made in a
tally-ho coach
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

Trinidad. Dec. 2S.-About S O'Clock
last night Alfred Jaques, aged IS, en-
gineer at the pumping station in the
Santa Fe local yards. went to his
home on Carbon avenue where he
found coal miner by the name OF
McLaln Jaques engaged in wordy
war with his wife. who Is Mexican
woman. She approached him in n
threatening manner with an iron polk
er. He compelled her to lay down
tho poker and In few moments the
row was resumed. Jaques. II is re-
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
Pitch Blende Found Near Joplin.

Golden, Colo. Dec 2S.-Pttch
blende has been found In the zinc
belt contiguous to Joplin. Mo-. search
for the rare metal having been slim
ulated recently by the vinson- Walsh
research fund.
While returns from the western
mining states have not been promis-
ing as was hoped. yet fair progress
has been paid and there are lndica-
be opened in the early spring. Now
comes the Joplin district with a num-
ber OF samples that tested by DR.. Her
man Fleck. who has charge of this de-
partment at the school OF mines.
proves to be high grade pitch blende.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
EXAMINATION To Be HELD
FOR CENSUS ENUMERATORS

Census Director Durand has desig-
mated Saturday. February as the date
for the examination of applicants for
appointment as enumerators through
out the United States. According to
Information sent out from Washing
ton. any person of good Judgment who
has received 4 common school educa-
ton. can readily and easily pass the
tests required by the government for
these positions. This will be comfort
ing assurance to the several hundred
thousand men and women who are
looking forward TO securing one OF
these jobs.
II is empha'ically stated at the CEN
sus bureau that the test will be an
eminently reasonable and practical
one. similar 10 that applied to appli-
cants at the Twelfth Census. II will
consist OF filling out sample sche-
dule OF population from a description.
in narrative form, of typical families;
and in the case Of enumerators whose
work will be in the rural districts.
they will he called upon TO fill out an
additional sample schedule OF agricul-
ture. from information furnished by
the Census Bureau.
All persons, whether women or men,
who may desire TO become Census
enumerators must be citizens OF the
United States; residents of the super
visor's district for which they wish 10
be appointed; must not be less than
is nor more than 20 years of age;
must be physically able to do the
work. must be trustworthy. honest
and of good habits: must have at least
an ordinary education and must be
able to write plainly and with reason
able rapidity.
Those who can comply with these
requirements are invited to put In ap-
plicatlons. as there will be at least
$4,000 enumerators' places TO be filled
by the middle OF March in preparation
for the enumeration beginning April
Is Application forms. with full In
structions for filling In. and complete
Information concerning the test and
the method of appointment. can be Sc
cured by writing to the supervisor OF
census for the supervisors district in
which the applicant lives All appli-
cations, properly filled In must be filed
with the supervisors not later than
January 90. as any received after that
date can not be considered.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
PROMINENT COLORADO LADY
INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Detroit. Mich. Dec, 2s-Miss Gladys
Mcmillan. daughter OF Mrs. Spencer
Penrose OF Colorado Springs, and OF
the late James II. Mcmillan. and n
granddaughter OF the late Senator
James II. Mcmillan of this city, sus-
tnined conclusion OF the brain In an
auto accident hore late yesterday af-
ternoon. II Is thought she will re-
cover.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
Mountain Sheep Near Town.

J. s. Miller, who lives around Soda
Point. saw a band OF ten mountain
sheep on the northern slope of Ere
mont Peak on Christmas dav while
riding among the foothills In the vi
cinity OF Three-Mile Spring In search
OF cattle. Mr.. Miller says thev were
feeding ort In the open and he had
an excellent view of them. They were
quite tame and he approached to
within of a hundred Yards of where
they stood without giving them any
scare. Mr.. Miller is under the i'm
preston that IL is the same bunch of
sheep recently photographed by ]. L.
McKindley near Spikebuck. II they
could be induced to remain In the vi
cinity of Canon City they would be a
great attraction for tourists during
the summer season.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

w. H. Tobin of Denver. is spending
his Christmas vacation as the guest of
his parents on River street. Mr.. To-
bin formerly lived in Canon City. but
is now chief clerk in the office of the
Mallory Steamship company at Den
yer
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

The storm has ragged for six days,
but today has abated considerably.
This December has been the storm
lest month the Newfoundland coast
has experienced in half a century.
The estimated cost to the fisheries
and general trade is more than seven
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
18th ANNUAL INSTI|
FREMONT COUNT
TURAL SOC
( OF
4ORTICUL-
Y IN SESSION
Proceedings Characterized by Large Attendance of Fru
Growers and Unusually interesting program.
Excellent Dinner Served to Members of
The Society and Their Friends
at Noon Today

baked beans. pickles. cake. coffee and
other good things figured in the bill
of fare. II was one of those generous
hospitable meals that makes one glad
that he has friends among the ranch
ers. Admission TO the dining room was
by ticket, scores of which were dis
tributed by Arthur n. Orndorff. secre-
tary OF the society. to those in attend
ance az the institute.
In addition TO the regular premiums
offered by the merchants and business
men OF Canon City for the fruit and
OF a five-pound box of candy is offered
by NJ f. Snow TO the high school stu
dent OF Canon City or South Canon
that will properly name the greatest
number of apples in a collection of
thirty varieties that are displayed for
that purpose. Francis Bachelor will
present a fve-pound box OF candy TO
any member OF fruit growers fam
lily that will properly name the great
est number OF varieties from the same
prizes will be made al ] 40 O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon. The institute pro-
gram for this afternoon and tomorrow
follows:
Thursday Afternoon
80 How Can We Improve the
Canon City Apple Pack?......
......-...-... ....-F. Bachelor
discussion by r. p. Smith. c.
r Pressey. James Turnbull
and Geo. H. Salie.)
AIS Canning and Preserving In
the Home 800. Mrs. NJ E. Snow
$50 Orchard Mites and Scales.
g. p welion. Colorado Exper-
mental Station.
.a:i5 Echoes from the State Horti-
cultural Convention ....
Thurstop White. Member State
Board of Horticulture.
$50 Present and Future iTriga-
tion Systems OF Colorado.
.................w A. Matlock
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30
ELEVEN SCHOONERS AND
THREE CREWS OF MEN PRE-
LOST IN AWFUL BLIZZARD

st. Johns, N. F., Dec. 29.-Eleven
Newfoundland schooners and three
crews OF sixty men are believed to
have been lost in the Christmas bliz-
zard while great destruction of prop
erty throughout the island colony re-
suited
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

Master Everett Wellington Lewis of
Canon City is spending the week In
Salida. the guest OF his aunt. Mrs. En-
lily Fowler-Salida Mail.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

A boy never says his school teacher
is nice. II he likes her he says she
liant as mean as the others.
Cañon City record., 1909-12-30

You will observe that the public
benefactor you hear SO much about is
usually making It pay,