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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
AERONAUTS ON
RECORD TRIP
A R { INJURED
FORBES BADLY HURT WHEN BAL
LOON FALLS, AND YATES MAY
DIE OF BRUISES; GAS BAG LEAK
RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT.

Glasgow, KY, May 11-Disaster
last night overlook the balloon vi
king, which ascended from Quincy,
ILL.,, on the night Of May 9, with the
intention of establishing a new long
distance record. Last evening the bal
loon passed over Ceter, KY, and just
north of that town the bag suddenly
collapsed and dashed to the earth.
Farmers reached the spot In a few
moments and found Aeronauts Forbes
and Yates apparently dead in the
wreckage. They were taken out and
carried to farm house where re-
storatives were administered. They
we're eventually restored to con-
sciousness, but it was only for few
moments Today physicians visited the
injured men. They found Forbes In
juries not serious, but Yates condl-
tion is uncertain. At the same time
the physicians think he has chance
for recovery. Details of the accident
could not be learned, but Forbes in
coherent statement about leaking gas
Is considered as explaining the cause
Of the accident.
Forbes said he lost control of the
balloon yesterday afternoon and at
tempting to land pulled the rip cord.
The entire side Of the balloon was
ripped open, causing the bag to de-
scend with great rapidity. Yates
condition is still serious.
Yates May Die.
Louisville, KY, May 11.-A tele-
phone message was received from
Glasgow at 10 o'clock this morning to
the effect that Yates Is injured inter-
nally and it is feared, fatally.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12

Des Moines, May 1.-THE best roads
and the greatest degree Of automobile
enthusiasm met with on the tntire
Glidden pathfinding trip were en-
countered today on the run from
Omaha to this city. The Pathfinder
car covered what will be days run
for the contestants in June, dis
tance Of 159 miles. This is the first
time on the Cincinnati.D Dallas Chicago
trip that the pathflnding car, which
stops frequently for road data and
photographs and makes numerous de-
tours. has traversed an entire days
schedule for the tour proper in ten
hours.
The famous river-to-river road,
which extends from the Missouri at
Council Bluffs to the Mississippi at
Rock Island, was traversed by Dai
Lewis, the American Automobile as
sociation scout and his escort. Farm
ers along the route, many of whom
own automobiles, ran drags over the
roads this morning and are busy put
ting the highway in perfect shape for
the Gliddenites in June.
Through Atlantic, Guthrie Center
and Adel, the pathfinder was accom-
panied by more than dozen cars.
Last night Dai Lewis and e. e. Fergu-
son Of the American Automobile asso-
citation were guests Of the Iowa Auto
mobile club at a dinner. An early start
was made for Davenport today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
CUMM|NS AND
D0[L|vER ARE
HEARD|N IOWA
TWO SENATORS OPEN CAMPAIGN
IN IOWA AGAINST IRREGULAR"
REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS-;
TARIFF CRITICISED.

Des Moines, May 11.-Senators
Cummins and Dolliver, home from
Washington for the occasion, took up
the challenge Of their political foes
last night when, In speeches opening
the progressive Republican campaign,
they sailed into Senator Aldrich,
Speaker Cannon, the Payne-Aldrich
tariff bill and the plans Of their foes
to have the Republican state conven.
tion indorse the Taft administration.
Senator Cummins declared there
was secret plan on foot to have him
self and Senator Dolliver repudiated
at the state convention, and then pro-
ceeded to tear "off the mask" as he
explained It. Senator Delivers speech
was wholly devoted to denunciatlon
of the tariff, declaring that the duties
are higher under it than they were un-
der the Dingley law.
cummins Says of With Mask.
Senator Cummins spoke as follows: {:
"A few weeks ago there was held in
tain persons, and these men organized
a campaign with the avowed object OF
securing a state convention that would
indorse the Republican national adj
ministration The men who composed
the conference are well known In Iowa.
/ have had especial reason to know
them, because in every fight that we
have had in ten years they have been
my most persistent and determined
enemies 1t is not only the right, but
it is the duty Of the Republicans OF
Iowa to declare in clear and unequiv-
ocal terms what they think with re-
gard to their senators. The only
thing to which I object is the mask
which these men are wearing. And
all that intend to do tonight with
regard to the campaign so begun is to
politely ask them tosremoVe the mask
and make their fight in the open.
have the highest regard for a fair,
brave fighter, but I do not like the
midnight prowler with his dark
lantern and his Jimmy, who hopes to
get off with his plunder unheard and
unseen.
Sees Aldrich Plot In Iowa.
.Tf these men decline my mild in
vitation to remove the false face which
obscures their real purpose, am here
to take it off for them, and to say to
the Republicans of Iowa that the fight
which they are making is to get con-
vention that will make such declara.
tions as will enable Mr.. Aldrich and
his crowd to say that Senator Dolliver
and myself together with the progress
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
DOCTORS IN DENIAL
Experts for State In SWope Trial Con-
tradict Testimony Of Other
Allenj6ts,

Kansas City, Mo, May 11.-In the
Swope case today scientists swore 1t
was impossible for the amalgamation
OF pormaldehyde and ammonia to pro-
duce hydrocyanic acid In q dead
body, as testified by chemists for the
defense. It was also shown that
Thomas Swope was not at the Col,
Swope residence at the time Mrs.
Hyde said he was. The defense rest
ed last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
CROPS SUFFER
BECAUSE.0F COLD
WEATHER BUREAU, IN REPORT
SHOWS NEED OF SUNSHINE
ALL OVER STATE.

Des Moines, May 11.-Old Sol had
an attack of the spring fever last
week. He wasn't on the job as much
as he should have been for the crops
at their best. AS a result the tenn.
perature was several degrees below
the normal.
Reports received by the local wealth.
er bureau indicate need Of more sun
shine in practically every portion OF
the state. During the past week there
was plenty of rain in all but the
northeast sections.
The following is DR.. George M.
Chappel's review OF the week in the
climatological bulletin issued yester.
day:
Week UnseasonabIy Cool.
The past week was unseasonably
cool, with less than the usual amount
Of sunshine. The daily average tenn.
perature was about 8 degrees below
the normal; light frosts were reported
in the southern and freezing temper
.ature in the northern districts on the
3rd and 4th, doing further damage to
the fruit crops. The rainfall was ex.
cessive in the extreme southeast,
heavy in south and southwest, moder-
ate in the northwest and central and
light in the north and northeastern
counties The rains were very bene-
fetal and oats and other small grain
generally show an Improvement, but
there are numerous reports that some
of the late sown oats have not yet
germinated in the northwest and
northern counties on account of the
surface soil having been too dry and
the grain not properly covered. Con-
siderable corn was planted during the
week. but the work was interrupted
by rain in the southern and is held
back in northern districts owing to
the cold weather, farmers being afraid
to risk planting under unfavorable
conditions. Grass in pastures and
meadows has made slow growth, but
shows some improvement in condition
in western and southern counties
where the rainfall was the heaviest.
For the state at large the conditions
are promising and the week closes
with indications Of warmer and more
favorable weather.
Report on Fruit.
The secretary of the State Horticul-
tural society reports the condition OF
fruit on May 1st, as follows: Apples,
8 per cent; pears, less than 1 per cent;
American plums, per cent; domestica
plums, Japanese plums and peaches,
less than ! per cent; cherries, 6 per
cent; grapes, 20 per cent. red rasp-
berries, 70 per cent; black rasp-
berries, 10 per cent; blackberries, 21
per cent; currants, per cent; goose
berries, 3S per cent of full crop.
"The average for May is only 9 per
cent of full crop. This is the lowest
percentage ever estimated for May on
the condition of the crop In this state.
The bloom on tree fruits was three
weeks in advance of normal; two
weeks earlier than any record we have
since the society was organized.
when new growth starts we believe
conditions will improve and as the
season advances we may be able to
harvest at least third to half crop,
especially of small fruits"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
PARENT AFTER ELOPERS
Guernsey Farmer In Cedar Rapids
Seeking Youth Who Ran Away
With His Daughter.

Cedar Rapids, May 11.-tSpecial.)- y
William Bowles, a farmer near Guern-
sey, came to town today determined
to "get" Claude Baugh, aged 10, who
eloped with his daughter, Lucille, aged
II. The young couple were followed
to the city by Bowles, who was heav-
lily armed, but who was disarmed. An
attempt was made to secure forgive
ness, but at noon the irate parent
was threatening the young man.
Bowles wanted his daughter to marry
a wealthy young man of Guernsey.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Continued on Page s.)
BIG sum NE7TED
BY new Law
OF TWENTY-FIVE
MILLIONS AS RESULT OF
CORPORATION ACT.

Washington, D. c., May 11.-Figures
showing the number of returns, as
sessments and penalties on account
of the tax of one per cent on the net
income Of corporations under the new
tariff act, were made public today.
They show the total number of re,
turns to have been 321 ,244; assess
ments, $25,709,045. and penalties for
failure to furnish returns by March /,
s1O1,57O The second internal revenue
district Of New York leads the list
with 1909 returns and assessments
of S3,274,748. The first Illinois Is sec
ond with 10,252 returns and assess
ments of $2,2S6,786.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
PLANS ARE HERE
Blue Prints for the Steel Canopy at
the Depot Received This
Morning.

The plans and specifications for the
new steel canopy to be erected by
the Burlington on the south side OF
the Union depot arrived this morning
and are being gone over by the bridge
and building department preparatory
to the work of erection. The material
is arriving slowly. Thus far the paint
and cement have reached Ottumwa.
The structural steel, which had to be
manufactured at the plant, has been
shipped and the work of erection will
be started as soon as all of the mater
ial arrives. The total length of the
canopy will reach 255 feet and
inches, 212 feet and 5 inches in the
main structure and 81 and one-half
feet at each end.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
WANTS RATES CHANGED
State Railroad Commission Asked tc
Bring Action Against Inter
state Body.

Des Moines, May 11-(SpeciaD -
E. G. Wylie, freight commissioner OF
the Greater Des Moines committee to-
day asked the state railroad commits
sion to institute an action az ainat the
interstate commerce commission, ask
ing a complete readjustment of rates
Of shipments from and to Iowa points
and other states on basis OF the
Iowa rates, which are lower than the
interstate rate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
ROOSEVELT TO
EPRESENTU.
AT THE FUNERAL
FORMER PRESIDENT AccEPTt
TAFT's cABLED REQUEST THAI
HE ACT AS SPECIAL AMBAa
sADoR IN LONDON MAY 20.

Washington, May 11.-Roosevelt to
day accepted by cable the appointment
by President Taft to be special ambaS
sador to represent the United States
at the funeral Of King Edward in Lon
don May 20. The cablegrams on
changed between the president and
Roosevelt were not made public.
Berlin, May 11.-Theodore Roose-
velt, in company with Emperor VIII
liam, today witnessed mimic battle
In which 10000 German soldiers en-.
gagged In the vicinity of Doeberitz. The
Emperor and Roosevelt rode together
over the maneuvering field Of some
twenty square miles and observed the
working out Of the army problem,
Roosevelt's throat is still somewhat
sensitive, though considered improved.
AT Potsdam, the emperor and erll-
press treated their American guests
with great cordiality, engaging them
In prolonged conversation in the
small drawing room, with other mem
bers of the royal family, before lunch
con. The emperor, after the other
guests had gone, showed Colonel
Roosevelt and his family through the
Sans Souci palace himself.
Without making any definite state.
ment concerning the condition in
which he found Colonel Roosevelt's
throat, Professor Frankel, a throat
specialist, explained that laryngitis
often follows long residence in the
tropics, and that in his opinion the
hoarseness In this case is not due to
the strain Of speaking. Colonel Roose.
velt, he thinks, should be entirely re-,
covered within week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
FOREST FIRES IN NORTH
One Town Thought Destroyed, An
other Suffers Loss and Entire
Country Is Threatened.

Country Is Threatened.
Bayfield,, Wis, May 11.Forest
fires are raging north and northwest
of Bayfield,. The entire country Is en-
shrouded in smoke and many farm
buildings have been destroyed.
Town Thought Destroyed.
Duluth, Mimi, May 11.-Grand
Marias. on the north shore of Lake Su-
perior, is believed to have been des-
troyed by fire. No word has been re-
cetved since last night when the
flames we're advancing on the town.
One Town Suffers Loss.
Wausau, Wis, May 11.--Forest
fires have leveled the south half Of
the town Of Mosinee, Marathon coun-
ty. Wire communication was cut off
early today. Before the fire was con-
trolled ten residences, seven business
houses. the post Office and saw mill
were destroyed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
FEARS WHIPPING; DROPS DEAD
Boy Expires Suddenly When Fathe,
Attempts to Punish Him for
Mi6demednoT

Duquoin, ILL.,, May 1.-THE young
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Balm, resid-
Ing near the Weaver mine in William
son county, dropped dead of fright
when his father attempted to punish
him for misdemeanor. AS the boy
rushed toward his mother he spoke
her name and expired. The coroner's
jury returned a verdict of death from
heart failure and fright.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Or. Whey Honored.

Washington, D. G., May IL In
recognition Of his work for the higher
standardization of food and drugs, Dr..
Wiley, chief of the bureau Of chem
istry Of the department Of agriculture,
was today elected president Of the
United States pharmacopoeial con-
vention to serve for term of zen
years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
WOMAN TRIES POISON.
Arrested in Council Bluffs Mrs. Edith
Blaine, Swallows Deadly

Council Bluffs, May 11.-{specia)-
Mrs. Edith Blaine. wanted in st. Joe
for committing felony. when arrest
ed here, swallowed bi-chloride Of mer-
curry capsules and had to be hurried
to hospital to save her life. She
claims she had been assaulted by a
negro In st. Joe some time ago but
has been living in Bradyville recently
and came here to meet her lover.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
lNAY SELL IOWA PLANT
oskaloosa Man in Washington Trying
to Dispose of Waterworks
Property.

washington. D. c., May 11.-(Spec-
iaI)-James A. Dewitt Of Oskaloosa,
referee In bankruptcy for the water
works Of that city, arrived in Wash
ington today He is endeavoring to
dispose of the water works to Balti-
more capitalists. The works were for
merly owned by H. w. Golden of Bal
timnre who failed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
PRoHlBs ADOPT PLATFORM
Radical Legislation Asked by Illinois
"Drys" in State Convention
at Decatur ,1It

Decatur, Ill, May 1.-The state
prohibition convention today adopted
a platform declaring for initiative
referendum and recall, the abolition Of
the fee system in public offices, the
employers liability law. the referen-
dunn on public ownership, woman suf-
frage and one term for governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Nav Lynch Wounded Man.

Danville, May 11.-A mob of fifty
men in a revolver fight with an un-
identified man near Georgetown to-
day, wounded and captured him and
now threaten to lynch him, according
to reports received here. The author
tiles are trying to bring the man here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Iowan Dies In South.

Cedar Rapids, May 11.-(Special. y
James W. Clark son Of Colonel c. A.
Clark, both prominent lawyers of this
city, died yesterday at Ell Paso, Texas,
while on his way to New Mexico. He
leaves wife and two children.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Dedicate Tablet for Lincoln

Chicago, May ia bronze tablet
appropriately inscribed, was unveiled
today at Market and Lake streets, the
site Of the old ''Wigwam' where Abrar
ham Lincoln was nominated in 1860.
The memorial Is a present from the
Chicago chapter Of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Safe Fails on Man,

Boone, May 11.-(Special) While
making repairs to a safe In the Ma
tional bank at Ogden. Frank Ogden
was perhaps fatally hurt when it fell
on him, crushing his lower limbs. No
bones were broken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Cor. Carroll to
Make a Speaking
Tour of The State
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Des Moines, May 11.-(Spe-
ciaD-With the launching of
the campaign by Warren Garst
in Des Moines last night comeS
the announcement from the
headquarters Of Governor B. F.
Carroll that he will open a
speaking campaign throughout
the state. The governors
first date will be Saturday
evening at Manila, in Craw-
ford county. Governor Carroll
has a number of requests for
dates, but has not made the ar
rangement Of them as yet. 1t
is expected that big meetings
will be held in all parts of the
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
sTEAD's MOTION DowNED.
Illinois Attorney General Unable -
Bring Halt to Springfield
Graft Probe

Springfield, ILL.,. May IL Judge
shirly today denied the motion OF At
torney General Stead to order the
grand Jury here to discontinue the In
vestigauon of the legislative bribery
charges until the Cook county grand
Jury had finished its investigation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
JUDGE Smith to Iowa.

washington, D. c., May 11.-(spec-
ial.)-Judge Smith announced today
that he would leave for Iowa today TO
kegin his campaign for reelection. His
arst speech will be made at Villisca.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
a Woodman CARNIVAL.

Cedar Rapids, May 11.-(Special. -
Camp No. 25 of the Modern Woodmen
of America will hold a carnival June
80 to July at the Alamo park.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Earthquake in San Domingo.

San Domingo, May 11.-A severe
earthquake shock was felt here this
morning. There was no loss Of life.
nor damage to property in the city.
Reports from the interior have not
been received.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Des Moines Veteran Dead.

Des Moines, May 11.-(SpeciaD =
A. F. Carper, state house employe
and one of the best known G. A. X.
men u; the state, died today after
lingering illness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Davenport Rreweries Shut Down.

Davenport, May 11.-(Special.) -
Eighty brewery employees went on a
strike this morning for raises In
wages of from So to 81 week. Both
the Davenport and the Independent
Mating Co. are affected and have
shut down.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Rattleshio Accident Reported.

London, May 11.-Unconf1rmed re-
ports are current at Dover Of serious
explosion on the flagship London Of
the British Atlantic battleship feet IN
Nnrwegian waters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Nurses in Convention.

Des Moines, May 11-(SpeciaD =
The state convention of Registered
Nurses, opened at the Savery this
afternoon with $50 nurses present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-12
Continued on Page s.
PATHFINDER
CAR IN iowa
AUToMoBILISTs GOING OVER THE
ROUTE FOR THE COMING
GLIDDEN TOUR.

Des Moines, May 11.-(speciaI)
--Dai Lewis, in his pathfinder
for the GIidden tour left here at
5 o'clock this morning for Dav-
export by way Of Cedar Rapids
where he expects to arrive to-
night. He reports lowa's river to
river road, tho best he has struck
this spring. 49,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-11-08

Such scented censor smoke-it weaves
Up from the burning autumn leaves
And trails away in aimless style
While lazy breezes loiter on!
And though each wondrous golden while
OF all the summer time is gone
We do not sigh as one who grieves
When drifts the scent Of burning leaves.
1t is as cinnamon and musk
And mint and myrrh that scents the dusk,
And pungeant Glove, and nutmeg, too,
And allspice buds all deftly blent
And intermingled through and through
With berries of the orient
So do we stand and know all these
AS echoes of our memories.
So does the smoke that drifts away
Bring back each singing summer day
And make us see the wide, blue sky
With ivory clouds that slowly sail
Across the sea that Is on high,
With soaring birds to give them hail
And forest shades and laughing streams
And all the wondrous stuff-o dreams.
And as the smoke-wreath lifts and veers
It takes us down the path of years,
Through other summers, other springs,
Until we live again the days
That had been with forgotten things,
Until we tread again the ways
Long since grown dim as Is this dusk
Where drift the spice and mint and musk.
Such scented censor smoke-it weaves
Up from the blazing autumn leaves,
And yonder trees become tall spires
And streets become cathedral aisles
Illumed by fltful altar fires
That hight our retrospective smiles.
And through 1t all there glints and
CLEANS
The glory of our olden dreams
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-11-08

The difficulties of teaching astrono-
my even in its most elementary form,
are, perhaps, only known to those who
have attempted 1t. A London assist
mt school mistress stated some time
ago that she was not fully convinced
"of the inutility of attempting to in
still into the minds of nine-year-old
girls a knowledge of the more recon
hite branches of astronomy" She
says that, according to Instructions
she explained to her class the uses
and purposes of the zodiac Some days
afterWard she resumed the astronomy
lesson, and, in order to test the recol-
lection of the pupils, she asked, What
is the zodiac?" There aren't none
now. ma'am," replied one little girl;
tits bust up. Whats burst up!"
asked the teacher, in great surprise.
The sody 'urk, answered the girl,
where they made the soda water; and
Fathers been thrown out of work" In.
Festigation showed that a soda water
manufactory in the neighborhood
where the girl lived had been closed
Through the bursting of steam pipe,
and the pupil had seen In this catas-
trophe the collapse of the zodiac.