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The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

Ottawa. Oct IA report has been re-
ceived OF the landing OF the Dusseldorf
II at Kiskisink. 1872 miles north OF QUE
bee
Since the Germania and Dusseldorf II
both descended north OF Quebec, and the
Helvetia at Lake Temiskaming. It is
thought here that the America II may
be down somewhere between Lake Te-
miskaming and Lake 81 John. Prov
ince OF Quebec.
II. on the other hand, the America II
crossed Lake Superior we'll to the west
air currents have carried it into West
Ontario. The Asuria came down near
Bisootasing, on the main line OF the
Canadian Pacific Railroad. west Of Sud
bury. Ontario
Besides the search being made for the
America II by the Canadian government.
the United States. and the Aero Club Of
America. 1otO3 officials. engineers. con-
tractors. and laborers on the National
TranscontinentaI Railway system be-
tween La Tuque near Quebec. to Su-
perior Junction that the America II is
on the lockout for the balloon.
Ask for Information.
S. y. Parent. chairman OF the National
TranscontinentaI Railway Commission.
has telegraphed TO the officials in charge
Of the divisions at La TUque, MattaWa,
Ontario. North Bay. Ontario. and Su-
perior Junction that the America Il Is
still missing, and directing that any
news Of it or its crew he Immediately
reported to him. This being Sunday. %
said Mr.. Parent, The men viii be scat
tered through the woods away from the
lines"
The hazardous flight Of Hans Gericke,
pilot. and Samuel Perkins. aid, Of the
balloon Dusseldorf. which landed at Kis-
kisink, Quebec, Wednesday noon. is viv-
idly told man interview with them from
Kisksink.
After very exciting trip. the balloon
landed Wednesday noon seventeen miles
north OF Lake Kiskisink. which is 1872
miles northeast Of Quebec City The
distance from St Louis is sabout l.2iO
miles. The aeronauts made this states
mept:
we had nIteen bags OF ballast when
We landed and we could have STAYED up
thirty-sX hours longer. only that we had
gone to the end of all railroads and
could never have gotten back TO civiliza-
ton. Our route was from ST. Louis TO
Milwaukee then about northeast 70 the
end Of the journey. We had a good wind
until across Michigan, when we were be-
Gained five hours.
Feared Getting Lost In WIds.
Then we struck a big storm and flew
across the continent at the rate OF sew
enty-five miles on hour, consequently the
landing was rough. and we We're lucky
10 get down with no broken bones
Knowing that we were near the end OF
civilization, We choose Lake Kiskisink
to land at from point five miles before
we were over il, but the valve would not
act. and as we were 10000 feet high at
Continued on Page 3, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

az the White House and his visit 10 The
executive Offices. They are saying that
the President IS certainly giving one -
his most likely opponents on the Demo
cratic ticket an ample opportunity 10
decide IN sdvalcs whether or not he
likes the place.
Secretary Norton took dinner last night
with President and Mrs Taft and the
GaynoFs AZ the White House. The mayor
and Mrs Gaynor viii leave for New
York this morning.
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CARIBOU HALT CARAVANS.
Herd of 10000 Seen on Lone


Herd of 100000 Seen on Lonely
Alaskan Trail.
Tacoma, Wash, Oct PA herd of car
ibou, probably numbering 10000. formed
the amazing sight which stopped cara
vans on a lonely trail between Fairbanks
and Circle City, Alaska, early in Sep
tember. The scene is described as the
most impressive ne ever witnessed by
Cart T. T Barnette. a Fairbanks bank
er, who arrived last night.
Barnette believes the drove to have been
of greater proportions than any other
ever before viewed by white man. The
pack train waited on the hillside four
hours while one wing Of the herd passed
The herd was nearly a mile wide stretch
ins out for several miles.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

Lynchburg. Va, O~- 2}-The descend
ants of Sarah Winston Henry. the mother
Of Patrick Henry. erected a monument
last week over her grave at "Winton "
the ancestral Meredith home. which is
located near Afford. Amherst County.
Mrs. Henry died at the home OF her SON
in-law. Col. Samuel Meredith. in 1884, and
prior to this her grave had not been
marked with a permanent monument
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HELD AS H0USEBREAKER.
Alleged Deserter at Newport
Facing Three Charges.

Newport. r. l., oct. 23-Breaking and
entering two Newport summer homes.
desertion from the army and fraudulent
lv enlistirg in the navy are three
charges that face William c. Thomas.
He was a member of the lloth Company.
Coast Artillery. stationed at Fort Ad-
ans here.
Late last winter he deserted, and soon
after II was discovered that the summer
homes of G. Nj. Hutton and a H. Ohm
stead had been broken into
The police and naval authorities have
now Joined hands in the case. and Thom-
as or Belmont, as he is known in the
navy, Is to be turned over 10 the civil
authorities. who hope to get some in
formation regarding the entry into the
two summer houses.
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KILLED AT FOOTBALL.
Injured Player Left Unattended to
End of Game.

St Louis, Oct 23.-Ralph Wilson. half
back OF Wabash College, who was in
jureH here yeSterday afternoon IN the
Wabash-St. Louis University game died
al O'Clock this. morning His father,
a wealthy farmer near Charlottesville.
Ind. arrived tonight 10 take the body
home. Wilson was kicked in the fore
head in the third quarter or the game
when ne attempted 10 dive through the
ST Louis players, and lay on the ground
unattended during the remainder Of the
game. the players and spectators being
only interested in the contest
When finally taken 10 the American Ho-
tel. MS injuries were found 10 be - SER
ious that ne, went 10 the hospital He
was the best player on the Wabash team
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
FRENCH AV|ATORs
MAY QUIT MEET
Troubles Galore Confront
Belmont Management.
TWO MACHINES FALL
Wind So Strong Flyers Cannot
Get Into the Air.

View Cut on and Threatening Let
ter L. Sent 90 Interested Parties.
Airmen Point Out Dangers of the
Cup Course, Especially at "Dead
Mans Turn"-Put Stop 10 Flights.
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DRIVEN TO HIS DEATH.
Prof. Malagola, of Venice, Cannot
Stand Criticism.

Rome, oct 25.-Prof. Malagola. the
celebrated photographer and director OF
the state archives az Venice, has COM
mitted suicide. He had been severely
criticised for alleged neglect OF the ar
chiyes. which are probably the most inn
portant in the world from a historical
viewpoint and which are numerous, the
earliest dating from SS3.
A government investigation OF their
condition revealed that several OF them
were damaged and others We're missing,
The official result of the investigation has
not vet been published
Prof Malagola left a letter TO his wife.
saying he was no longer able 10 endure
the attacks made on him.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
VANDALS AT WORK.
Trask Country Estate May Be Closed
to Public as Result.

Saratoga. Oct. 23.-Vandalism in Yaddo,
the 100000 country estate of the late
Spencer Trask, which has always been
open TO the public. has led the bank
er's widow. Katrina Trask the au-
thoress "a make an appeal to the public
TO maintain law and order in the grounds.
Mrs Trask says that she has been ad.
vised to close the estate. but that she is
reluctant 10 do this
Lately, however, the members of the
family have had their lives endangered
by bullets from hunters. Recently a
band of boys maliciously broke the water
pipes, cutting off the entire estate from
its water supply.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
SHIP IN DISTRESS.
Wireless Calls Come from the Tank
Steamer Oklahoma.

Nantucket. Mass. Oct. 23.-Wireless
calls for help from the tank steamer Ok
lahoma were picked up tonight by the
revenue cutter Acushnet- The Acushnet
being unable to get in further communi-
catioa with the steamer. reported the
matter. and messages are being flashed
out in every direction by the wireless
operator on the Nantucket shoals light
ship.
The Oklahoma has not yet been located
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
SIAM MOURNS KING.
Funeral of Oriental Magnifcence
Planned at Bangkok.

Bangkok, siam. Oct 8.-All Siam is
plunged into gloom to-day following the
announcement of the death of Chulalong-
korn. (Somdetch Phra Paramindr
morning after an illness Of only a few
days duration.
As a tribute 10 the memory Of the
dead King. the Siamese people are plan
ming to have a funeral which will sur
pass IL richness and Oriental magnif-
cence anything ever before seen in this
country.
Preparations are already under way
for this magnificent pageant. II is prob
able that it will take place within the
next two weeks.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.


Pages.
l-Dives OF Aqueduct Bridge.
Thousands Seek Balioouists.
Aviators May Not Race.
Gaynor Walks to Capitol.
Washington Man Held at Newark,
Athletics Are Worlds Champions.
Church Dedicated by Cardinal.
Saengerbund Opens Season.
S-Bryan Stunps Indiana.
Colonel to Speak Upstate.
4Editorial.
SIN the World of Society
Show Horses Arrive in City.
6-Sporting News of the Day.
feminine Notes and Fashion.
9-CommerciaI and Financial.
Letters from the People.
Service for Dolliver.
Bank SOlvency Protected.
Shake-up in the Army.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

NerVy Jumper Is Rescued by
CanOeiSts Oh Potomac.
CROWDS SEE STRUGGLE
Halt Drowned Man Nearly Up
sets Craft in Desperate Battle.

Hundreds of Persons on Aqueduct
Bridge Watch James Cartwright,
Desperate with Fear, Subdued by
Young Athletes Who Drag Him to
He Receivers Brand New Derby.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
FIkins Is Improv;,.

wheeling, W. Va. Oct. 3.-Dr. W
Golden, family physician Of Senator s.
Il. Elklns. stated to-day that the Senator
was considerably improved. Members OF
Mr.. Elkins' family say. even though he
RECEIVERS. he VIII not be able 10 attend
the coming session OF Congress Sena-
tor Elkins' condition is much better To-
day
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
COL. DENNY PASSES TEST.
Depot QuarteTmaSter Found Phys
IcaIIy Fit for Service.

Col Frank L. Denny. L. s NJ c., depot
quartermaster at san Francisco, has sue
eessfully completed the physical test
Before his transfer from Washington he
was ordered TO appear before a retiring
board. because naval surgeons had pro-
nOunced him unfit 10 stand the ninety
mile ride in three days Col, Denny,
however, asked for an extension of sew
cral months in which to prepare for the
test.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
MILLIONS IN SILVER.
Mine in Mexico Opened Up by a
R. Shepherd.

Chihuahua. Mexico. oct 2S.-The sill
yer mines at Batopilas, this state. vhich
were opened up and developed by the
late Alexander r. Shepherd. Of Wash
ington. yielded a net profit Of S.
5i3 during the year 1903
The annual report of the Batopilas
Mining Company has just been issued.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
SEEK
LOST BALLOONISTS
America IL Is Somewhere in
the Canadian WildS.
DUSSELDORF ii LANDED
Hazardous Journey Described
by Pilot Of Big Bag.
DUSSELDORF Ii LANDED

Could Have Remained Up Many
Hours More, hut Knew They Had
Effort 10 Land Near City Fails
Dense Underbrush-New Record.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair to-
day and probably tomorrow;
slowly rising temperature; mod
crate variable winds.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
STRUCK BY A CAR.
Man Removed to Hospital with Con-
cussion of Brain.

AS a result Of being struck by Wash
ington, Baltimore and Annapolis electric
car last night at Benning, Charles L.
Gladmon. twenty-seven years old, Of AS
street northwest, is lying at Casualty
Hospital in a dangerous condition. He
is suffering from conclusion Of the brain.
a fracture of the bone under the right
eye, and several deep gashes in the head.
Gladmon attempted to reach the wait
ing station at Benning before an east
bound car passed. Before he realized
It the caF-was upon him. He was taken
90 the city on the first car. where he was
met by an ambulance from Casualty
Hospital He gained consciousness after
he arrived az the hospital
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rhe sne,r SAC at sInnn.s

Tie nagnincent collection Of period
furnitu ?, Oriental rugs. paintings and
water { ilors 10y famous artists odd lew
elrv ana ornaments bric-a-brac. &c.
forming ne Snow Sale. viii be on ex-
hibition at1the Sloan Galleries, 1907 G ST.
to-day ancb tomorrow. On sale by pub
lie aucti0us Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday, october 26, n, Is. Catalogues at
the galleries.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
WASHINGTON man
HELD Is SWINDLER
Nabbed for Alleged Will
breaking Agreement.
ESTATE OF $SOO,OOO INVOLVED
Abraham ID. T. Elder, of This City,
Accused of DupiDg Sister of Rich
Newark Furniture Man by an At
tempt 10 Obtain Larger Legacy.
Wanted Brothers Biography.

New York. oct "a man OF sixty
years, who describes himself as Abra-
ham B. T. Elder. Of 1907 Twenty-ninth
street northwest. Washington, D. c.. IS
held at police headquarters IN Newark,
y. J.. on suspicion OF swindling Minerva
Jane Van Horn, sister Of the late Amos
Van Horn, The furniture man Of New
ark. who IN an estate OF Ss00Ooa. The
amount OF the alleged swindle is $625.
The detectives say that Elder repre-
sented himself as a member Of the Ma
tlonal Biographical Society OF Washing
ton and was interested IN getting Amos
Van Horns biography and picture into
the socie;y's annual publication.
The detectives say that Or. Albert ".
Wadsworth, OF Washington. called on
Miss Van Horn last July, and between
them. the detectives say, they got s200
from Miss Van Horn. In addition, Miss
Van Horn obligated herself 20 them 10
she extent Of $3.50 20 be paid within a
year
Received $500 Year.
At the same time. the detectives say
Elder made an agreement with Miss Van
Horn by which her brothers Will was
TO be broken so that she could receive
a larger legacy. Under the Will she re-
ceives $3.50 a year.
The detectiyesN Nsay that Miss Van Horn
dictated a letter, in which she agreed to
pay to r. F. Doan. of Washington. d. c.
10 Per cent of all she should receive in
excess Of the legacy she enjoyed at the
time According 70 the detectives. Elder
says this, Doan is an ex-COngressman
from Illinois.
The detectives furnish a list of dates
and moneys received by Elder from Miss
Van Horn as funds to carry out the Will
breaking agreement Within this month,
according to the list, he received $275
from her and sc'ne checks. which were
cashed.
Was on Way Here.
When he was arrested he said he was
on his way to Washington 10 see Doan
He said he had not given Doan any
money. He had S253 with him when ar
rested, a check of Miss Van Horns for
so, and check for $3.50 from Helen n
Smith on a bank in Stamford, Conn.
The city directory gives the address OF
Ahram P. T. Elder as 2S23 \ street
northwest, and Robert z, Doan. lawyer,
1927 G street northwest. The National
Biographical Society is located in the
Colorado Building.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

Cubs Beaten in Final Game
of the Series
BEFORE LARGE CROWD
Jack COOmbs 0utpitches Three
fingered Brown.

hack's MeS Show Glass by smash
ing Gut Hits Enough 10 Score Five
hanS. IN the Eighth Inning-E1die
Collins Proves Star for PhiIa-
deIphia CIub-FinaI Score IL ? "a =
Betting on Game Is Lively.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

Diving from the Aqueduct
Bridge to recover a hat which had
been blown from his head, James
Cartwright, twenty-seven years old,
of 1926 Wisconsin avenue north
west, was nearly drowned yesterday
afternoon before he was rescued by
two canoeists.
Scores of persons saw the man
struggling in the water, and a
cheer went up when the canoe was
seen speeding to the aid of Cart
wright. George Hinds, twenty-five
years old, a graduate of Technical
High School, who lives at 1915
Irving street northwest, was in the
canoe with Jack Manning. twenty
five years old, who is well known
as a CanOeist.
on VERGE OF COLLAPSE.
Cartwright was on the verge Of col
lapse when Kinds reached out and
caught his arm. Kinds told Cartwright
10 calm himself. but the haIf-drowned
man was desperate with fear and tried
10 chamber into the canoe He fought
Kinds and Manning. and il required the
combined strength OF the eanoeists to
prevent Cartwright overturning the frail
craft
In the struggle Cartwright tore away
the combing around the edge OF the ca
noe. and the bark tilted perilously several
times. shipping water When Cartwright
saw-hs could not climb in he abandoned
the struggle and said he would not at
tempt it again He was allowed 70 catch
hold OF the stern and was towed to
safety.
Crowds on Bridge.
The accident occurred about $3.50
o'clock and the river was dotted with
craft Throngs Of persons were on the
bridge. and vehicles carrying persons
going to or returning from the pictur-
esque Virginia hills were crossing the
bridge Cartwright and a friend, Daniel
Mills, were walking across the bridge
They were going on q hunt for chest
nuts IN Virginia, When the men were
about half way across a gust OF wind
lifted Cartwright's hat and carried it
over the railing on the east side of the
bridge
That's a brand-new hat" said Cart
wright Il paid 50 for it yesterday
why don't you go after it?" asked
Mills
Il will" replied Cartwright. and he
began removing his shoes Mills tried TO
dissuade his companion, but Cartwright
was obdurate. After his shoes We're off
he removed his coat.
Mills saw his friend intended taking
the perilous leap, and he ran back
toward the District shore intending to
get boat and go 10 Cartwright as soon
as he struck the water. Before Mills
had disappeared. Cartwright climbed to
the top Of the high railing poised for an
instant with his hands above his head
and then dived.
Struggles In WRter.
Through ffty-fve feet OF space his
body flew like an arrow. striking the
water in a big splash and disappearing.
When he came up it was seen he was
in trouble. He splashed and struggled
in vain effort 10 strike out for shore.
but it was seen he could not remain long
above the surface.
With a grim determination not to lose
the hat, Cartwright reached the derby
and jammed it on his head Then he
started for shore, but his strokes were
short and his heavy clothing weighed
him down, When II seemed the man
Continued on Page =, Column =.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24
Popular Excursion, baltimore & Ohio

n Htss ONtVH-F sFI.
Si00 TO HarpeTs Ferry, Charlestown.
Summit Point Stephenson, and Win
chester and return. Special train from
Union Station 500 a. m. returning same
day.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

Lord, Collins 12), Shee;Sard. Sacrifice
hits-ZimmermHn, Barry. stolen bases
.-Hartsel, Collins (3B. Zimmerman.
Bases on bails-OR Brown. 3; or
CCOmbs, 1. struck Out-By Brown. :.
by CO9mbs. 4. Left on bases-AIhIetIes,
- Cubs, :. Wild nitches-BrOWn. ..
ImPires-EIessrs. O'Day, sheridan. Con-
molly, and Rigler. Time OF game
hours and 10 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-24

Continued on Page 9, Column 3.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15
The Eryina Pan.

People are always decrying the fry
Ing pan." said an experienced cook,
but the thing they refer to-cookins
meat. etc. In shallow pan with but
ter as fat-isn't really frying IT; It Is
sauteing. The real frying pan is a
deep kettle filed with hot clear lard
or olive oil. In this the food-dough.
nut croquette or whatever 1t may be-
Is Immersed just long enough to make
II crisp and brown on the outside and
featbery and light on the inside. Food
cooked In this way is entirely digesti-
bic IL properly made. But 30 many
cooks make the mistake Of putting too
much shortening In the mixture to be
fried, and the fat inside, combining
with the fat outside. prevents the for
nation OF the crisp crust and makes
the food soggy."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15

rcsentatives. The attorneys for the
railroad. It is reported. are to appeal
the case to the United States Su-
preme Court on the ground that the
particular railroad in question is en-
gagged I'm interstate and not intrastate
notwithstanding Tlmes-Dis.
patch.
Weather Men.
A good republican paper has re-
ferred to Theodore Roosevelt az The
political weather man. This COM, =
closer to the truth OF the character of
Teddy than any o fthe fulsome 'tfraase
which has been heaped upon hirA9t Ael
has ever beenq uick to see then3fsnf
OF public sentiment and to make his
plans to follow the line of popularity.
Then he has frequently taken unto
himself the credit for making the ten.
dency which he merely followed.
Chantecler knew that the sun came
up, he crowed and claimed the credit
OF being the cause OF the rising. The
similarity to the methods OF the wealth
er man will be easily noticed.-Char.
lesion Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15

the afternoon TO nominate a candi.
date for State Senator for said Dis
trict and to transact any and all such
other business as may lawfully come
before said Convention.
The basis of representation of said
Convention shall be one delegate for
each 100 voters cast for the last Dem.
ocratic Candidate for Governor of
West Virginia; that is TO say: Mer.
Ger 30, Monroe 10. Summers GO.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15
Meannesa 20 q blind Man.

A man with dark glasses over bis
eyes touched the conductor on the
shoulder as the car nearec Euclid ave-
nue. and East Flfty-Gfth street.
Pardon me-" the man said, but n
you're the conductor want to ask a
favor. I'm blind, and I want you to
lead me over TO the curb when the car
stops. " you'll be so good"
mot that ! minded the little bother
OF dom that for him." remarked the
conductor when he got back OH his
car. but faint right 10 let a blind
man go around all alone.-nke- that at
night trying to tiud his wHy around In
tho dark. "--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15
CALL FOR SENATORIAL
CONVENTION,

At a meeting OF the Democratic
Executive Committee OF the Seventh
Senatorial District Of West Virginia.
held in the Office OF A. ID. DAILY In
Hinton, on Saturday the 18th. day OF
June 1910, pursuant to notice given to
each member of said Executive Com
mittee. a Convention was called to be
hold in the City of Bockley, on Fri.
day July p, 1910, at four o'clock in
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15
Letters to the lsauder
PlTIFUL CASE.

The most pitiful case | ever saw
came under my observation, during
my visitation the other day and yet
this is only one out OF number in
BIuefield. With her husband in Jail
at Parkersburg, the woman is in a
serious condition. A physician is CIV
ing medical aid. She has small boy
aged nine and not cent OF support
coming In. The army would like to
be OF some assistance to the unfor-
tunate, but under the circumstances.
with no funds, what can we do?
CAPT. A. E.TREVITT.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-07-15
WRITTEN BY cupIer

q Ietter Durporting to have hoo.
written by Christ just after tho cr,o,
NIXON and signed by the angel cshr,o,
"'"o'y-nine years later is going Tho
'u"oS OF the press. The story is thai
'aorieI deposited the letter under .
stone / the foot Of the cross ON tho
stone Inscribed. Blessed is he wbo
sn"II turn me over" The letter con.
Jams paragraph. as will be seen no
10" enjoining those who receive f.
10 nave it published The kid v,o
i"nhd the letter passed fl ON IN q nor
son who became convert Of cbr,s
"ani'y but failed TO have the lere,
printed in the papers according f. f.,
structions, and misfortune calsmf,,
and pestilence visited him and his do
scondents all down the age which &.
q strong plea Tor Advertising Tn,
iainiiy after wandcrings in many coun