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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-06-09

The use Of autos saves the British
POSTAL service 100000 a year.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-25
Visit Primary Fair

After luncheon the party was con-
Quoted 60 the Primary fair. which
proved to be the climax OF surprise
for them. Tho story Of their visit here
were seriously incomplete without an
account Of that fair. or. at least. refer
ence % the more interesting features
Of IL. A fair IN a town Of this size
always means n display Of that towns
and the ncighboring vlcinity's best
productions for the season. The prin-
cipal products OF this section are. Of
course. vegetables. fruits. livestock and
home creations and preparations Of
various kinds
The Primary and VI. I. associations
com bined about three months ago TO
give such a fair in Nernal No one
had raised crops TO exhibit. but
through the active labors Of the organ
izations and the people generally, the
exhibit Of September IL opened the
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-25

liint no was also mere. The others
made similar speeches.
The afternoon entertainment con-
sisted Of bali games and horse races.
over two thousand people were on the
grounds during the day. Tn the even
ing al danced to the music Of the sol
dierg' band.
Friday morning found the party on
another land tour G, see more Of the
magnitude OF the section still to he
reclaimed. Just at noon they re-
turned to the fort. where thcv were
received by the cavalry escort. The
Governors salute was fired Then
came the banquet hy Captain q. u.
Hall " the forces at the fort. At-4
O'Clock they had taken their final
leave - Myton. and soon were hurried
across the country toward Ashley val
low
Welcomed With Enthusiasm.
Ncrnal had been thrilled an day.
Citizens OF an natures awaited the
visit with an enthusiasm such az they
had seldom felt before. At 4 O'Clock
carriages began 10 leave To- meet them.
/ Due 90 "a MISUNDERSTANDING. they were
expected To arrive i'm Vcrual at 3. The
/ people marched 40 the edge Of the
city TO meet ana cheer. Even the hun
dreds % school children went in a
l body 90 greet those whom they had
| intuitively felt TO honor. They formed
| I'm compact lines and prepared to give
| their cheers and hurrahs at the mo-
ment signal should be given. Every
| child was eager 20 do homage TO the
/ state leaders
While they awaited i'm array "A storm
| arose. drenchinE most OF them: stfl
| they remained az their posts. When
7 40 last the patrons deemed Il unwise
I Co continue they were induced to re-
I turn Co the center Of town. and there.
| under whatever shelter the awnings
/ and doorways afforded. they waited
another hour and a half. until dark
I ness began 20 fall Yet the autos could
| not be heard from. and no one could
/ gscribe n cause for the delay. When
/ finally darkness had set in and no
| word came. all began TO return home.
| Young and old deserted the muddy
/ streets for rest The children receded
/ with disappointment Their strings of
I patriotism had been at n high pitch all
/ day. and now they must relax without
/ vibration
At $50 the muddy machines ar
/ rived. The party was Immediately
/ cared Tor by the committee. ban
| quot had been prepared Next morn
/ ing az 10 those who were at their
/ doors saw the distinguished visitors on
/ their way 10 the new academy site.
1 where. under direction or President
| Smart. the usual dodicatory services
I We're held Each speaker cOnuratu-
I lctcd encouraged and compIimented
! the people Of Uintah on their under
| taking. and predicted n progressive
I future. At high noon. and. as he
| stated himself just twcnty-six years
Z 60 tho moment after his marriage. Sem
| ator Swoot broke the ground for the
/ nrrrsf ION rr clio freffsrrHFor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
ELOPERS TRAPPED
At UNION STATION
Fathers Telegram Checks
Girl of Fifteen.

Thomas Whalen and Bessie Robertson.
elopers. were captured at Union Station
last night on a telegram from W. G.
Robertson. OF Petersburg. Va. father OF
the girl, who says she Is fifteen years
old.
The girl Is prisoner at-Sks House Of
Detention, awaiting the srr.ssf - her
father 10 take her back heme. and
w-halen is a prisoner at the sixth pre-
cinct police station.
He is a salesman. OF Philadelphia. and
met Miss Robertson at Petersburg.
where she was employed in a store.
They had planned 20 be married in Bal
timore to-day, and were on their happy
journey when Policeman Nussbaum, Of
the Sixth precinct. boarded their train.
He held telegraphic description in his
hands, which he compared with the low
ers. The officer led them from the train
to police headquarters. where they were
questioned They did not deny their
identity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
MARRIED 20 YEARS,
KEPT IT A SECRET
Death of Supposed SpinSter
Reveals Odd Romance.

Fort Wayne. Ind, July i2-It has Just
come to light that Miss Mary Walters. a
supposed spinster. who died here last
week. was married TO John Murphy. a
railroad engineer. in 1851 lie died six
years ago.
Miss Walters and Murphy always
appeared TO be very warm friends, al
though nothing more. and wneH afur 1,l.ss'
died Il was found she was beneficiary Of
his life policies. and that in a will he
had left his bank savings and property TO
her. She refused to accept any OF this.
and everything was turned over to his
relatives
When she died a search OF her effects
disclosed 3 marriage certificate, bearing
the date OF 1881. showing that she and
Murphy had been married. They had
never lived together. though none OF the
friends of either can give a reason, and
none Of them every suspected that they
were husband and wife.
Miss Walters came from Norfolk. Va.
where she has two sisters surviving.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
HONDURAS NATIVES
READY FOR REVOLT
President DaVilla Can Offer
No Great Resistance.

Tegueigalpa, Honduras. July IA rev
olution against the government of Presi-
dent Davilla Is practically ready for
launching in Honduras. Bonilla, enemy
OF Zelaya. and deposed from power here
three years ago. is ready to strike blow
for himself. President Davilla knows Of
the plot against him and will not offer
great resistance. now that his supporter.
Zelaya. is bereft of power and the able
Estrada Cabrera, President OF Cuate-
mala. lined up against him.
Former President BGniIla has been de-
laying his blow for the resumption OF
power for three months, hoping for
speedy settlement of the war IN Mica
ragua, but now that 1t seems there viii
be no specific end of the Nicaraguan TN
rest, Bonilla has lost patience and has
ordered immediate preparations for
campaign. The people are ready for the
change in government
New Orleans, July PA revolution In
Honduras has been expected here among
Central American observers for some
time. Arms, It is known. were shipped in
small consignments for Bonilla's use
several months ago.
Troubles in Honduras will add to COM
plications in Central America. Trouble
is brewing IN san Salvador, where the
President wants the laws changed so he
can succeed himself He is opposed by
young meTs party which has its own
candidate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13

cockroach strolled into the tank to see
the cause of the excitement Mr.. Cock
roach never learned what the trouble
was. Scoops" and FLASH spotted HIM
at the same instant. In a twinkling
Scoops" had beat his brother to the
morsel.
Then a hunt for eoekroaches and a raid
on the Ice tanks began. Ice and reaches
In quantities were fed to the alligators
and every time they'd come M for more
1t has been decided 10 continue the diet
and every time the ice man comes to the
club the gators turn handsprings for
JOY
1t has puzzled many of the club mem
hers to understand how the reptiles ac-
quired the taste for ice. The Burroughs
theory that animals live only on the
food that nourished their ancestors re-
ceived big Jolt when Scoops" got the
first piece of ice and ate It. Club men,
oers are at work on a substitute for the
Burroughs theory. Seton Thompson and
7. R. are invited to contribute.
The alligators were presented TO the
club by Frank Morse. who recentlv
made trip TO Florida. They are a
healthy pair and seem to like their new
surroundings
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
AIRCRAFT LODGES
BOMBS" ON SHIPS
AerOnaut Shows Ability to
Drop Explosives on Deck.
ATLANTIC CITY MEET At END
BroOkfns, in Big wright Machine,
Makes Daring Rush Through Surf.
Each Aviator Gets $1,000 Prize,
One for Altitude and other for
straightaway Record at Resort.

Atlantic City, n. J.. July 12.-Crossing
the sailing line of the yacht. John E.
Nehere. second. used as a target in place
OF battle ship. Glenn Curtiss. using
oranges as bombs" gave an exhibition
late this afternoon OF his ability to drop
high explosives on the deck of the craft.
Fearing harm 10 the officials and ladies
on the yacht. Curtiss placed his missiles
so accurately alongside that spray was
thrown over the gowns Of the women.
Then whiTling away Curtiss shot his
plane far out to sea and beyond the
range of anything but a Pinch gun.
while the yacht passengers and watchers
shuddered at the thought Of the possi-
bilities had the bombs been real expio-
sives and the trim and glistening craft
the object of real attack. The trial
shows absolutely that the day Of the bat
tie ship for attack on foreign cities is
nearing its end" declared Col William
Allen Jones. U. s A. retired. formerly
of the Engineer Corps. "Curtiss could
have dropped a bomb on the deck Of even
that small craft with just as much ease
and certainty as he showed when he
spun tA4CAA %tbor EffAA&fi ~ hAt vessel 10
show his ability without injuring the
people on board
Hard 10 Hit Aircraft.
"As for hitting that swooping aeroplane
from the deck OF a battle ship it would
be practically impossible except with
rife balls and both driver and engine
could be protected with the Iightest sort
of armor OF bullet-proof cloth.' concluded
the army officer. who IS here in a semi
official capacity and who has expressed
his opinion that fleet OF airships could
sink the most powerful battle ships afoat
without serious loss
Lack Of fuel carrying capacity would
bar the aeroplane from use for anything
but coast defense" continued Col Jones
I believe, however, that feet of say
a score Of aeroplanes able to slip through
the air at night would not only have a
chance to annihiIate a ship OF any size
or armor but would also dlsorganize a
Continued on Page 3, Column 8.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
TWIN BABY ALLTGATORS DINE
ON ICE AND COCKROACHES|

After banquet on ice and cockroaches
Scoops" and Flash twin aIligators
at the National Press Club are sleeping
again
Though ice appears in some summer
menus and, occasionally. a cockroach.
yet the distinction of existing entirely on
this diet belongs to none but scoops"
and Flash.
They are strong for ice and cock
reaches. nature takers and faunal nat
uralists to the contrary notwithstanding.
Since their election TO honorary men,
bership in the club two weeks ago. It had
puzzled the chef TO find deIcacies to suit
them. Never having lived n the Ever
glades. he was at sea. Caviar, pate de
fois gras, ham and. or hash did not seem
10 appeal TO them
The answer came last night when a
piece of ice was unintentionaily dropped
into the aquarium scoops" saw It first
and In fash had it in his jaws. He
cTunehed and munehed it. then looked
up for more. A leading naturalist who
saw the proceeding suggested another
desc Of the same kind. and both reptiles
smiled until you'd thought they'd crack
their jaws.
Just about this time. an unfortunate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13

Heralded two hours in advance BY q
peal OF thunder that startled the city.
an electrical rainstorm that broke the
hot spell swept Washington from TO
O'Clock last night. leaving destruction
from lightning and water in many spots.
Furniture on the second floor of the
home CT Thomas Parker, at 1865 Web
ster street was broken to pieces and
window curtains set afre by bolt that
struck through an open window at $50
The house was damaged $50 from the
fire that followed, and the furniture
about S25
washout on the Benning car line
tied up uafie, and excursionists return
ing from Chesapeake Beach were de-
layed many walking home
Panic in Dark station.
Chesapeake Junction was crowded
when the storm broke. and as a result
OF lightning putting out the station
lights and playing about the building.
tAe crowd became panic-stricken. sew
eral persons being slightly injured The
excitement lasted until the storm abated.
The brick chimney on the town hail at
BroOkland was shattered by a bolt about
6;45 o'clock. and at the same instant the
hagpole on the Lincoln coIored school at
Second and G streets southwest was
spIintered. Fragments OF the stan were
hurled among people scurrying through
the streets. hut no one was Injured The
cornice and slate roof OF the building
We're slightly damaged.
BoIt starts Fire in Barn.
The stable in the rear Of 1901 Wisconsin
avenue was fired by lightning about z
O'Clock, and the TennaIlytoWn flremen
we're called out 20 subdue the blaze. The
residence is occupied by Patr0lman F. E.
Strauser, of the Tennallytown station,
A corner was ripped partly on the barn.
the blaze starting In box OF feed. The
loss is about $3.50
Belated shoppers and Office crowds were
caught in the storm and many reached
their homes dripping wet. Those down
town sought shelter in the big buildings
The streets were rivulets for an hour.
many persons being forced to wade to
street cars. which moved slowly or did
not move at all. The storms total dam
age will not exceed $4,000.
July Vegetables saved.
Suburban gardens were greatly bene-
fted late vegetables having been with
cred by the sun and almost destroyed.
Truck farmers say July crops. after a
season of rain such as that preceding the
hot spell. were in delicate state. and
yesterdays rain came just in time TO
save them.
Throughout Montgomery and Prince
George counties farmers have been COM
planning for the past week of the effect
of the hot weather. After there has
been much rain il is q serious mistake
to stir the soil around the roots OF grow
ing crops. Young clover and timothy
that was seeded with wheat last fall
needed the rain most, the farmers say.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
KEPT SILENT 81 YEARS.
eccentric Hermit Unable to Speak
When at Last He Tries

Eccentric Hermit Unable TO Speak
When at Last He Tries.
Somerville, n. j., July l2.-Silas Hon.
man. the hermit of Bedminster, who.
while apparently in perfect health. had
kept his bed and refused to speak for
thirty-one years, died last night main
tanning his silence. just before he med
he made an effort to speak to his devoted
sister. Mrs Margaret Lane. who has
cared for him throughout his eccentric
career. but It was too late
Through the long years of silence. In
which he never uttered a word. he had
lost his power of articulation.
Hoffman was sixty-one years old. No
physician could declare him insane as
his condition was apparently normal. =
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
CONVICTS IN ALARM.
SuperStitious Ones Almost Driven
Into HYsteria by Joker


<Moundsville, W. Va, July l2-The
mystery Of the strange and weird noises
that for weeks have frightened the more
than 1000 eonviets In the West Virginia
penitentiary here, some Of them almost
into Mysteries. and which. indeed. have
even scared the officials of the institu-
ton, who have sought in vain for the
source of the CHASTITY racket, has at last
been solved.
The noises have come from the vicinity
Of 'murderer's row." On account of the
eerie sounds more negroes have been
getting down on their knees and praying
than has ever before been known in the
State penitentiary.
SGperstitious white and black prisoners
believed the cries came from men who
Lad been executed They came after
midnight, and, despite utmost vigilance.
the guards were unable to fathom the
mystery. At last. one guard, standing
near a cell. learned whence the noise
came, and, stepping in. found a convict
was making the strange noise by blowing
on a violin string.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
CHILD DIES OF HEAT;
THREE PERSONS OVERCOME

As a result OF the heat one death and
three prostEations were reported yester-
day. Alfred Whitley. a three-year-old
negro boy living at 1s Freedman's alley
northwest, died early In the morning be-
fore his parents could summon medical
aid.
Tolman Smith, a Negro, aeventy-five
years old. was overcome at his home. 1O9
street northwest, and was removed to
Casualty Hospital
Henry L. Strong. a negro. thirty-seven
years old, of III Half street southwest,
was treated at Emergency Hospital
Harry T. Curtis, twenty-five years old,
of Alexandria, was stricken while at
work at the pumping station, foot OF New
Jersey avenue southeast. He was sent
TO Casualty Hospital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
EXPLAINS KAIsER'S LETTER.
German Foreign office Lets 1t Be
Know No farm Was Meant.


Berlin, July 12-The officials at the
ministry Of foreign affairs have nothing
TO say concerning the letter Of Emperor
william TO President Madriz. OF Mica
ragua. but they allow 1t to be known that
It was in no sense a personal letter or
the Emperor's, but an official document.
worded in the usual diplomatic form and
signed in accordance with custom by the
Kaiser and the chancellor.
The newspapers are giving much promi-
nence to the matter. and ascribe the pub
lication Of the letter 10 the malignity of
British haters In Germany
A majority OF the papers are quite
friendly to America In their comments.
but one or two express Indifference
whether the United States approves or
disapproves of Germany's course.
The official North German Gazette ig-
nores the incident completely. Other
newspapers comment in an angry manner
on the way the London newspapers have
represented the affair.
The BerIiner Post says the Emperor
does not need to apply to the head of a
foreign state or the editors of American
lingo press for Information as to how TO
conduct diplomatic intercourse. Even IL
his majesty should address a foreign
ruler IN an unusual manner. It is not the
concern OF American reporters. who have
stiIl much to learn of Europes conven-
tional politeness. II they feel obliged to
lecture foreign rulers on their behavior
they might begin with Roosevelt and
others nearer home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
BRIGAND Is CAUGHT.
Marked Bills Lead to Undoing of
Italian Robber.

Florence. July 12.-Ope of the brigands
who captured and held for ransom Ed
ward and Robert Blot. of Boston. has
been arrested. as has also an accompnce
who was observed signalling TO the
brigands while tie Biot's automobile was
returning from their villa. whittier Mrs.
Blot had gone to get the money demand
ed by the brigands.
The arrests were due to the ladies'
marking the notes they brought from
the villa, which enabled the police to
trace them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
MANAGER OF DAIRY
Is KILLED BY BOLT
Severe Electrical Storm Hits
Prince George County.

Special to The Washington Herald
Hyattsville, Nd, July l2-During Sc
we're electrical storm. which passed over
this section this afternoon, Hamilton E.
Clark. manager of the Gregg dairy farm.
near Chilum. was struck by lightning
and instantly killed.
He was working near gasoline en-
CINE in a small shed when he was struck
by the bolt.
Clark was thirty-nine years old and
married. He resided with his family on
the farm.
The handsome residence of o. B. zant-
ginger. at this place, was struck by
lightning. the servants quarters, at the
top Of the house. being considerably
damaged.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
DALZELL Is WINNER.
Recount Shows Little Change from
Original Figures.

Pittsburg. July 12-The Allegheny
County commissioners completed their
recount OF the ballots IN the Thirtieth
Congressional district tonight, which
gave Dalzel 1l.04s and Robert J. Black
1o,SSs. giving Dalzell majority of 207
votes.
A few irregular ballots were found, but
not enough 70 count Black the winner.
DR.. Black viii not give up his fight
on Dalzell. however. He said he would
move to have the vote Of what is known
as the triangular district thrown out.
which viii give him a majority
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
.SCORN FOR GARFIELD.
Cincinnati Times-Star Takes Sarcas-
tic Fling at Insurgent.

Cincinnati. July l2-The Times-star.
whose proprietor, Charles P. Taft. is a
brother OF the President. prints the fol-
lowing editorial to-day:
''Sfr. Garfield deserves all the nice lit
tie dinners Cleveland viii give him. He
Is a remarkable figure in Ohio politics.
He is the one Republican in the state
for whom Col. Roosevelt could take the
stump every morning and night during
the campaign without giving him the
slightest chance for victory
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
Hand Court-martial Ena.

San Francisco. July l2-The court-mar-
tial Of Capt. Daniel W. Hand. First Field
Artillery. Z. S. A. on the charge Of
was ended last night. and
the verdict was forwarded to department
headquarters. It is believed that the
court acquitted Hand because of many
testimonials TO his bravery and good
service from other army officers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
DEMOCRATIC INSURGENTS.
Wisconsin Convention shows Wide
Iv divergent Views of Deleuata.

y iscOnsEn JOnVenslOn SHOWS Vide
Iy Divergent Views of Delegates.
Milwaukee, July l2-That there Is a
progressive and a regular fight In the
Democratic party In Wisconsin was
shown in the opening proceedings OF the
convention at the Alhambra Theater.
The sensation of the day came when
George E. Ballhorn, former assistant city
attorney of Milwaukee, introduced a
resolution scoring the Democrats in the
last legislature who voted for Isaac
Stephenson for the United states Senate
There were four Democratic legislators
who voted for the junior Senator
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-13
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages,
I-Storm Sweeps City.
Aircraft Drops Bombs on Ship.
Treaty Not Aimed at America.
Roosevelt and Hughes Confer.
p Death Summons J. Whit. Heron.
Train Kills Driver OF Wagon.
staff Concerned over Alaska.
Aviator Rolls is Killed.
4-Editorial
SIN the World of Society.
6-Last Game a Tie.
T-Amsteur Sports and Races.
9-Commercial and Financial.
10-Local Elks Aid Atlantic City.
G. w. y. TO Lift Its Debts.