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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

January, 1910-Leon Della
grange, French aviator, while
trying to break the speed records.
saw his aeroplane's wing suddenly
double up, like an umbrella
blown inside out. The machine
darted to the ground like rocket
and the aviator was killed.
April 2, 1910-Hubert LIE Blon,
Frenchman, fell at San Sebastian,
Spain, with his aeroplane, from a
height of l40 feet. He was beat
en- to jelly.
April 3, 1910-The German bal
loon Pommern burst in midair,
throwing three men to earth, kill
ing all.
April 4, 1910-At Breslau, Ger
many, Prof. Abegg was killed
while attempting a landing with
his dirigible balloon.
April 16, 1910-Four men
dropped 500 feet with exploded
dirigible balloon in Germany. All
were killed.
June 90, 1910-Capt. F. s.
Cody, former American aviator,
fell 100 feet with his machine,
near London, and escaped death
by a narrow margin. This was
his third serious accident.
April 5, 1909-Balloon carry
ing two men and woman came
down in the breakers off the
French coast. The men were
rescued in half drowned con-
dition. Their companions body
was never found.
September, 1909-The dirigible
balloon Republique exploded and
four French army officers fell 500
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
UNT|RINC FOE OF
INSECT PESTS

ORONO, Me-, July S.-That In
sect pests are diminishing in
Maine IS due largely to the labors
of Miss Edith M. Patch, entomoip-
gist at the University of Maine,
who has saved farmers many
thousands of dollars by teaching
them how to fight the pests. Her
work with the potato plant was a
remarkable achievement, and her
Experiments with the brown-tail
moth have given her much fame.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
IS
GIVEN HIS
FREEDOM


Elmer Goldman, the youth who
was driving an automobile which
ran down. and killed Mrs. Jessie
Moore last November, was yester-
day given his freedom by Judge
yesterday, after having been con-
victed of manslaughter by a jury
some days ago. Judge yesterday
at first imposed a sentence OF six
months in Jail and fine of ST.
900, but told the young man that
the entire sentence would be sus-
pended. If the court so desires.
however, Goldman will be called
upon at any time to serve his
sentence and pay his fine. Upon
discharging the youth. the judge
warmly shook his hand and told
Jim he considered his word good
&ough without requiring bond
4 his appearance when called.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
CLING TO CANOE
FOR HALF HOUR

SEATTLE, July S.-After
floating ON an overturned canoe
for more than half an hour in
Lake Washington Wednesday
evening, Miss R. Mcdonald of this
city and George William Kallinch,
sailor from the cruiser Wash
ington, were rescued by Mrs. w.
X. Gardner and party of friends
in a launch.
Miss Mcdonald was in precar-
ious condition for time on &C
count of the exposure, but is now
out of danger.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
HAD BEEN
USING HIS
CABIN

SPOKANE, July S.--,After .
long absence Clyde Daniels. miner.
returned to his cabin at the silver
Gable mine, high In the noun
tains near Libby, Mont, and found
that a bear had dug through the
roof and entering the room below
had helped himself to bacon.
sugar and canned goods. The
beast chewed the cans until he
had bitten holes large enough to
let the contents run out
The bear apparently remained
in the cabin several days. but
eventually tore out a window and
made his way to freedom.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
SNAKE AROUND
HORSES Lee
BITES man

GREENWOOD, Ind. July s.
Seeking the cause of the excite
ment among some horses In his
field, Walter SURFACE found a
black snake entwined around the
right foreleg OF one Of the horses.
The animal was making frantic
efforts to rid itself Of the reptile
when Surface, who had only a
pocket knife, came to the rescue.
The snake showed fight and sank
Its fangs deep into the farmers
hand before 1t was killed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
WIFE, BEATER
GETS 68
DAYS

G. J. Car1in. a barber. was yes
terday sentenced to serve So
days in the county jail for beat
ing his wife on the Fourth.
Among the bruises which Mrs.
Carlin exhibited before the court
was a deep cut over the eye.
caused, she said. by her husband
throwing a glass at her across
the room. There are four young
children dependent upon Carlin
for their livelihood. The Carlins
live at 1915 South Fifty-third
street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
GATHERING
At AMERICAN LAKE

Four companies of the Twenty
fifth infantry have arrived at
the American lake vancouver
grounds, and within three weeks
5000 troops will be gathered for
the summer maneuvers.
The four companies arrived
Wednesday nihgt, and took up a
location near Cosgrove. Engi-
neers have been on the ground
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
BIRD BUILDS NEST
OVER ARG LIGHT

JUDrAETTA, Idaho, July s.
In the heart of this village q king
bird has built its nest over an are
light. Not only does the electric
current supply heat to the saga
cious bird to hatch her brood, but
she is furnished a bright light
during the night to protect her
from secret enemies.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
WILL REBUILD
I BURNED MILL

The Ohm Lumber & Single
company, whose mill was burned
a week ago, announced today that
the mill will be rebuilt and will
have a capacity of $4,000 feet
daily. The new plant will cost
between SIS, 700 and 100000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

for about two weeks. and the
grounds are now ready for the
arrival of the small army which
will play at war until fall.
The maneuyers and warfare
this year will be bigger than any
before seen at American lake.
The whole United States army IL
camped out for the summer ut
other maneuver grounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

Nor does one accident to an
aeronaut keep him on the ground
in the future. Just like the boy
learning to ride bicycle, a fall
makes him all the more anxious
to master the thing at any cost"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

boys. They are not out to make
money, but donate their services
for any good enterprise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
ARBITRATION AT THE
HAGUE EXPENSIVE
Congress aSked 10 Give 500, 900 TO
Help Settle Fisheries Dispute
With England.

Washington, March 5.-All the way
from the peace treaty of 1888 at the
close of the revolutionary war up to
the present time constitutes the period
involved in the North American fish
cries controversy, the first case re-
ferred to the permanent court at The
Hague for arbitration under the Brit
ish-American treaty. Secretary Knox
has asked the house to appropriate
SlO0,0OO additional for expense during
the tendency of the fisheries cases
before The Hague tribunal The
amount is to pay the expenses of
Chandler P. Anderson, agent of the
United States; Senator Root, George
Turner, Samuel J. Elder, counsel, and
James B. Scott, solicitor for the state
department; Charles B. Warren and
Robert Lansing, assistant counsel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Unusually Large This

satisfaction of the committee every
bill introduced for the purpose Of re-
warding the north pole discoverer
would be pigeon-holed.
Three members of the committee
were in favor of receiving the proofs
without making them public. Repre-
sentative Macon hotly objected, and.
after declaring his position, stalked
angrily from the room.
Public Wants to Know.
Il am against any legislation in the
dark" he told the committee. Fur
thermore, if this committee decides in
favor of Peary without inspecting the
full records and making them public,
will expose the whole business on the
floor of the house or in a statement to
the press. If we reward Mr.. Peary,
the American people have right to
know what we are rewarding him for"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS
TO SETTLE ESTATE
Property of Samuel j. TiIden Largest
Ever Accumulated in Prac-
tice of Law.

New York, March 5.-The account
ing Of trustees under the will of Sam
uel J. Tilden, who died in 1856, has
just been approved by the referee Of
a New York court. 1t shows the di-
vision of vast estate, and perhaps
the largest fortune ever accumulated
in legal practice is practically wound
up. Nov. l last there was left in the
hands of trustees $49,O45 of the S.
100000 estate. A large share of this
balance is to be used for the erection
of a statue of Tilden, which will prob
ably be placed on a site near the New
York public library.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
WARNS MEMBERS
Anonymous Letter Writer Holds
Congressman Responsible
for Living Cost.
WANTS SOMETHING DONE
Several Members of Lower House In
Blown Up if They Are Idle.

Washington, March 5.-Letters sign
ed THE Committee" and postmarked
Mckinley Park Station, Chicago -
have been received by several con-
gressmen threatening them and their
property with dynamite. The anony-
nous commur ications touch upon the
high cost OF living and charge con-
gress with the responsibility.
Gives Gentle Warming.
1t concludes: Dynamite will be
your portion if you do not get busy
for the people, and if you would save
your life and property you had better
pay some attention to this gentle re-
minder of your duty. Your homes will
be dynamited if you do not heed the
warning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

morning.
A small slide occurred last evening
and the men were clearing the line
when a second avalanche swept down
the mountain and engulfed both crews.
Details of the disaster are lacking.
Rescue parties have been sent out
from RevelstoBe.
Report SnId to Be Exaggerated.
Winnipeg, Man. March 5.-The re-
port that 100 persons were killed in
the snowslide near Revelstoke, B. c.,
is greatly exaggerated According 20
railroad officials it is possible 20 are
dead and even they may be safe under
the snow.
Victims Mostly Japanese.
Vancouver. B. c., March 5.-An esti-
mate received here places the loss Of
life in the avalanche near Revelstoke
at so, mostly Japanese laborers.
They were part of a working crew of
100 men engaged in clearing away a
small slide that had come down early
in the evening. They were working
the rotary engine over it when a larger
SiiuO SeNhAC NO"h eAiAd Noi iiiCu thSlh "
their death in the canyon below. 1t
was at first believed all the men at
work were killed, but it was found
later many had escaped.
Latest reports from Revelstoke are
that rs per cent of the dead are whites.
Little hope is entertained that any of
the men in the pathway of the ava
lanche escaped alive and the bodies
of many victims may not be recovered
until summer melts the snow
Tells of Wellington Disaster.
Seattle, Wash, March 5.-Ed Clark,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
CONGRESS LEARNS MORE EVERY
DAY ABOUT THE NEW TARIFF LAW

/ Sheppard. 'It contains provisions for
added duties wherever cotton goods
have been mercerized and wherever
they can be separated into threads,
which have the effect of doubling
tripling and quadrupling the already
high tariff rates on a vast class of
common cotton stuffs. According to
the official republican estimate the
duties in the cotton schedule were
raised from an average ad valorem of
44.S4 in the DingleY law to 50.62 in
the Payne law. CO tton hosiery bears
a tax ranging frorf 55 to 81 per cent
under this new republican tariff, cot
ton underwear a tax of from so to so
per cent, while cotton ribbons and sus-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, March 5.-Following is
a summary of the proceedings of the
two houses of congress yesterday,
taken from the official records:
SENATE The entire session of the
senate was devoted to a further consid-
GRAFTON of the postal savings bank bill.
Unable to reach vote on that measure
and in order to comply with a previous
agreement to dispose of Il before ad-
tournment. the senate at ; o'clock took
a recess until today at 11:45 a. m.
sHOUSE-The house had the postoficc
appropriation bin before il nearly all
day Adjourned at O'clock until to-
da-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
DEMAND PROOF
OF POLE FINDING
House Committeeman Refuse to
Guard Peary's Data from
the Public.
HOLD UP BILL FOR MEDAL
Explorers Representative Asks Sec
ret Consideration that He May
Use 1t I'm Writings.

Washington, March 5.-Proofs OF
Commander Peary's discovery of the
north pole caused row in the sub
committee of the house committee on
naval affairs yesterday.
Two members of the National Geo
graphic society appeared with copies
of the proofs to urge the granting of
a suitable reward by congress to the
explorer, but the committee declined
to receive them in confidence.
Threatens to PigeOn-HOIe.
The result was that the committee
made it known that unless the Peary
proofs were forthcoming to the full
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
BY TAV.

Especial Correspondence of The Argus }
Washington, March 3.-Congress is
learning more about the Payne-Aldrich-
Smoot tariff law every day.
Representative Morris Sheppard.
one of the most prominent members of
the Texas delegation. directed atten-
tion to one excessive rate after an
other. The republican side of the
house gave close attention to Shep-
pard's exposures, but made no at
tempt to Tefute his facts or figures
stipulation increases Rate.
"One of the chief outrages of the
new republican tariff is schedule /,
covering cotton manufactures" said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
NO HOPE FOR SHIP
CARRYING So SOULS
PrinS Wilhelm H., Which Left Am
sterdam Jan. Fl, Is Still
Missing.

New York, March 5.-AlI hopes for
the safety of the Royal Dutch West
Indies steamship Prins Wilhelm H.
which sailed from Amsterdam for this
port via Venezuela Jan. 81, has been
given up. The Prins Wilhelm carried
10 cabin passengers and had a crew
of 80. 1t is believed it foundered in
the heavy weather of early February.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

penders bear tax of 45 per cent.
Even the wicks of the candles that
feebly light the poorest firesides are
taxed nearly so per cent, while dia-
monds and pearls. in another section
of the law, escape with a charge of
only 10 per cent. The home manufac-
lures of cotton have a value of a bill
lion dollars a year. on which the
American people must pay the equiva-
so per cent.
WOODEN Schedule Not Changed.
IF there was a schedule in the
Dingley law which needed thorough
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Wilson Received by plaz.

Mexico City, Mexico. March g.
American Ambassador Wilson was re.
ceived by President Diaz today VIII
son made a felicitous speech, to which
Diaz replied, reciprocating the friend
ly sentiments Of the ambassador.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
C. RI. &P. TRAIN
WRECKED AND
FIVE CARS BURN

Smith Center, Kan, March 5-The
Chicago-Denver train, westbound, on
the Rock Island railroad was wrecked
near Smith Center today. Three mail
clerks were hurt, one perhaps fatally.
None of the passengers was severely
injured Five cars caught fire and
were destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
BONES OF ELDREDGE FOUND
Illinois Man Met Death in California
Desert Last July.

Los Angeles, March 5-A letter
from Ryan, a mining camp, brought
information today that the bones of
David Eldredge of Illinois have been
found in the desert. Eldredge who
was the son of a sewing machine
manufacturer, lost the trail while on
his way from the Panamint mountains
to Green Water last July. Searching
parties failed to find him. Mrs. Ed
redge and two daughters live at Bel
videre, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
GERMANS, ALSO, TO
SEEK SOUTH POLE

Berlin, March 5.-The German Geo
graphical society has decided to send
out a south polar discovery expedition
and so contest with the United States
and Great Britain in the race through
the Antarctic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
LOOT EXPRESS CAR
WHILE IN TRANSIT

Rochester, \. Y, March 3.-When
train No. q on the New York Central
reached Rochester today it was dis
covered one of the express cars had
been looted. 1t is not known how
much the robbers got.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Cross Examination Con-
Cluded After Commit
tee Was Wearied.
LAWYERS ARE TEDIOUS
Former Secretary Garfield Next
Witness Against Secretary
BalIinger.

Washington, March 5-The Balling-
er-Pinchot inquiry moved slowly to-
day. The delay started at the very be-
ginning when the committee held a
long executive session. Then the ex-
animation of Pinchot was resumed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Overall Sions Up,

Vistlia, Cal. March 5-Orval Over
all, the pitcher, came to terms today
with President Murphy of the Chicago
National league club and will leave to-
night to join his teammates at New
Orleans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

Proceedings were marked by several
clashes between counsel and protests
by members of the committee on &C
count of the slowness of the proceed.
ings. Pinchot's examination today
brought out nothing sensational.
Brought to an End.
Pinchot's examination was brought
to an unexpected close about noon.
This result was brought about only af-
ter members of the committee had re-
ceatedIy cautioned counsel on both
ST. es against diIatory methods. The
entire morning session was taken up
with differences and conclusions on
documentary evidence already in the
record.
Able tn Form Own Conclusions.
This plainly trritated the commit
tee, who declared they were perfectly
capable of forming their own conclu-
siOns.
It is expected former Secretary Gar
field will take the stand late this af-
ternOon.
Vertrees is Slow.
Washington. March 5.-The cross
examination of Pinchot was continued
this morning and the course pursued
by Ballinger's attorney of going over
the testimony in detail gave no indica-
ton as to when he would finish with
the witness. Former Secretary of the
Interior Garfield is a daily attendant
at the hearing and will follow Pinchot
on the witness stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
is ANOTHER
SNOWSLIDE
Large Gang Of Rail Labor
ers in British CoIum-
bia Victims.
FEW ESCAPE ALIVE
Section Hand Gives Vivid Ac-
count of Catastrophe at
Wellington.

Seattle, Wash, March 5.-A special
to the Post Intelligencer from Revel-
stoke, B. C, says between so and 100
lives were lost in a snowslide that
buried two rotary crews in Rogers
pass two miles east of Glacier this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
WOUNDED DETECTIVE DIES
Black Hand Believed Guilty of Fatal
Shooting at Chicago.

Chicago, March 5.-Detective John
Wren, who, with Detective Patrick
Quinn was shot by three Italians
Thursday night. died today. The de-
tectives were shot down while pur-
suing the Italians. whom they be-
lieved to be connected with the BLACK
Hand" society. The murderers have
not yet been caught
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
PARKER TO CALL ON CAR?
Former Nominee for President De-
parts for Europe.

New York, March 5.-Judge Alton
B. Parker sailed today on the Kaiserin
Auguste Victoria and will spend a
large part of his three months stay
abroad in Russia. 1t was announced
this morning that at st. Petersburg
Parker will see the czar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

ficials Of the Philadelphia Rapid Tran.
sit company and the city officials com
mending the stand taken and urging
them to remain firm in their determIn-
alton not 10 submit to the strikers
demand for union recognition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
MICHIGAN is FAST BOAT
New BattIeship Exceeds Contract Re-
QuirementS by Full Knot.


HNashington, March 5.-The new
battleship Michigan, now on an official
trial trip off Chesapeake capes, has
made a splendid record. Yesterday
the ship made a four hour speed run
at 1912 knots per hour, almost a full
knot in excess of the contract require
ments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Vertrees Is Slow.
Louis James. Actor. Dead

Helena, Mont, March 5.-Louis
James, the actor, died here today. He
was born at Trement, Ill, in 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

a section hand who participated in the
early relief work at Wellington, gives
a graphic account of his experience
"On that night about 40 Of us, all
Americans, were asleep in the bunk
house just above Wellington" he said
Suddenly / heard a noise / can't de-
scribe, and then Charley Anderson, the
section boss, rushed in.
Boys, for Gods sake get up he
shouted, and the men sprang up. An
derson said the passenger trains and
motors had been swept out.
Get out Of this quick, men, or you
will be cleaned out
with that he ran out to tell others.
Storm I'm Progress.
TT was laundering and lightning
when We ran. The flashes were blind
ing and the thunder kept up an awful
racket. 1t was dark as pitch when
the lightning didn't blind US. We
heard faint meanings down the gulch
and made a break for it There was
only two or three little railroad Ian
terms for light. All around us we
could hear trees swapping and other
slides tumDling down. We did not
know how big they were, but we stun
bled and rolled down into the gully,
where we could hear the cries.
Hands BeckOn for Aid.
Some had grabbed up axes when
they ran out and then the lanterns
showed a row of hands becRoning in
every little hole and opening in the
coaches. We started topping be-
tween the outstretched hands and so
began to take them out.
Died Before They Were Reached.
I'VE had worked hard all day and
were pretty well played out, but we
all set to work, each man for himself
and none leading We could hear the
passengers crying for water. Some
were crying for nothing at all. We
got some of them out alive, but many
died before we got at them, although
they were living when we reached the
spot"
May Hunt for a Month.
Wellington, Wash, March 5.-All
bodies of the victims of the Yelling
ton disaster will not be recovered for
a month, according to a statement
made by superintendent O'Neill today. |
Great tree trunks carried down by the |
snow are entangled with the wreck |
age Of the cars and other equipment, |
and make It difficult to get. to the |
bodies. Frequently, when an opening 1
is made in the side of a car, the snow |
rushes in the hole and retards the |
work of rescue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
THE WEATHER
Generally fair and continued warm
tonight and Sunday.

Temperature at g. m, II. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, SO.
Minimum in II hours, 40. Velocity of
wind at a. M, miles per hour. Pre-
cipitation. none. Relative humidity, at
p. m. "a, at a. m. SO.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
(From noon today until noon tomor-
rcw9 Sun sets $50, rises 6:22; moon
rises 3:22 a. M; moon farthest south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Company Also Commended.

While the labor leaders are receiv-
ing moral support from their fellow
workmen in all parts of the country,
many associations of employers have
--at letters and kilograms to the Of