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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15

height of 1900 feet and followed the
course of the train, appearing to be
directly over it.
AS he rounded Calhoun bluffs. the
"Skylark" was caught in a treacher-
Gus air current and dropped al@ ost
into the Kansas river, but gathered
speed and rose again when within
about SO feet of the surface.
The few people left on the field
watched the aeroplane as it grew
smaller and smaller and finally it ap-
peared the size of a crow and then dis
appeared altogether in the distance.
Lands in Corn Field.
As Mars approached Granville a
choppy wind was encountered. causing
the machine to tilt badly He then
decided to alight three and a half miles
from Granville on the John Quinlin
and wait for the machinists. He at
tempted to make landing in the small
meadow, but missed it and struck a
listed corn field instead. The machine
bumped over the burrows, giving the
aviator such a jolting- as he had never
before experienced and finally stopped.
However, two ribs of the lower plane
were broken. The machinists arrived
soon afterwards with the extra parts
and the broken pieces were repaired
Second Start Is Made.
After the broken parts had been re-
1t rose at 6:34 but the engine appeared
to be working badly and Mars decided
that it would not be we'll to continue
his flight and he again decided to
come to the earth, which he did on
the Ed Becker farm, one mile east of
Newman. He circled over the fields
looking for suitable landing place, but
again made the mistake of selecting a
corn field and again he was compelled
to experience the unpleasant sensation
of humping over the burrows in the
aeropIane. This time the machine did
not suffer so severely, but the lower
plane was again broken.
Mr.. Mars examined the broken rib
casually and as soon as the automo-
bile came up he walked to a patch of
timber nearby to cut a limb to use in
it's place. A piece of elm was selected
and made into a, rib and the big bird
was soon ready to resume it's fight.
1t was 8:11 when it again glided into
the air. The aviator found bad wind
when he attempted to rise and decided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
SCOTT BILL TO COME UP
Rules Committee Fixes a Date for Its
Consideration.

Washington, June 15.-The house
rules committee today decided to give
one day each to consideration of the
Weeks Appalachian forest reserve bill
and the Scott antioption measure to
prohibit dealings in cotton futures, un-
less an actual transfer of cotton is
made. This probably insures a vote in
the house on these two measures at
the present session.
One of these measures will be called
up Immediately after the pending de-
ficiency appropriation bill is disposed
of. The rules committee leaves to the
discretion of the agricultural commit
tee decision of the question as to
which is to be given precedence.
There are to be two hours each of
general debate and five minute speech
es on the Appalachian bill, which is de-
signed to protect headwaters of navi-
gable streams. One hour of general
debate and three hours of debate un-
der the five minute rule for amend
ment are, to be given to the anti-op-
ton bill.
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to fly as low as possible and he had
an exciting time lodging telephone
poles and high trees. At Ennis he was
caught in an air current and nearly
dashed into the Kaw, but he succeeded
in righting his machine and continued
his flight until he approached the viii
lage of Midland, three miles west of
Lawrence. Here the engine again be-
came unruly and an inviting meadow
tempted the aviator to alfght and wait
for the autos which had been left far
behind to come up. The landing was
made without accident.
Stops at Midland.
The distance from the last stopping
place at Newman was 5 miles and
Mars landed att $50, having covered
the distance in "a minutes. The Great
Smith car driven by Frank Grimes
and carrying a State Journal reporter
was the first to arrive and Mr.. LUX
with Linn Bauter. head machinist, in
Mr.. Lux's Great Smith came next. Mr..
Mars appeared satisfied with his ex-
perience and said that he had no doubt
whatever of the success of his under
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15

quence was that his audience at the
aviation field in North Topeka this
morning was decidedly limited, being
composed principally of newspaper
men. rnachinists and a few local en-
thusiasts who were brave enough to
leave their beds at such an unseemly
hour.
There were a half dozen aptomo-
biIes ready to carry the machinistS and
reporters to Kansas City, following the
daring aviator as closely as possible.
The Smith Automobile company do
mated the use of two of their latest
type of cars for the benefit OF the
newspaper men.
Samuel Lux, president of the new
ly organized Aero club OF kansas' ts,sss Mas
on the ground personally directing
the preparations for the journey OF
the automobile train to Kansas City:
The "Skylark" was standing outside
its tent looking bright and SHINING
when Mr.. Mars arrived at o CLOCK;
Ia looked it over carefully, testeX all
+ba braces and interviewed his ma
cbfnists as to what had been done
STber he directed that it be run TO the
northwest corner of the field ana IoA-
lowed slowly. 49,. ,,zine
vas tested and appeared satisfied after
the propeller had hummec merrlly loH
about five minutes
An attempt was then made Dy W. w :
Webb to photograph the party IN t1e
Rray dawn, but the light was propaply
roo dim to make a successful picture.
Then Mr.. Mars buttoned ms leatnes
coat tightly up to his chin. adjusted
his goggles, accepted pair OF gaunt-
LET automobile gloves rendered by one
NJ the spectators and climbed into the
seat.
Trial Flight Is Made.
A. 5.o5 he sailed away. flying at a
height of about so feet The -Skyl lark
few steadily around the aviation nelo,
describing about the same course as
tbot followed by Mr.. Mars during the
aviation meet. AS he approached the
grounds he dropped the front controi
and glided to the earth
AGAIN the machinists and Mr.. Mars
examined the aeroplane and every
thing was pronounced perfect aIter
slight adjustment was made or the
rear control. Mr.. Mars complaining
+bs+ tbe control seemed to be too
low, making the flight of the machine
At SIP the propeller was again
started and Mr.. Mars glided away;
this time at a greater height. He did
q Aot, however. leave the field at once,
but again made the circle and passed
over the heads of the spectators, fly
ing at a height of about 200 feet In
stead of lowering his control this time,
he raised it and pointed the nose of
his machine directly east. He started
on his journey at exactly STA.
Race With Train.
The automobiles dashed out of the
field in pursuit and a Rock Island
passenger train passed by. seeming to
offer a challenge for a race, which Mr..
Mars promptly accepted. He rose to a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
ROUGH RIDERS EN- ROUTE
Nearly 100 of Them Going East to
Meet Roosevelt.

st. Louis, June 15.-Nearly hun
dred members of the Roosevelt Rough
Riders association, under command of
Ben H. Colbert of Tishomingo. Ok, left
here last night bound for New York.
They will take part in the parade for
former President Roosevelt.
The former soldiers will make two
stops en- route at Cincinnati. where
they VIII be guests at a luncheon, and
ait Washington where President Taft
is TO receive sher1. They were enter
tanned here by Dr.THA. A. Luther of
Houston, Tex, who also was a Rough
Rider. FL
In the party is Will McGinty of Still
water, Ok, famous as broncho buster,
and Fred Herrig of Fort Pine, Mont,
guide to the former president on his
hunting trips of several years ago.
Are Already There.
New York, June 15.-More than 75
members of the Rough Riders associa-
ton are already in New York, prepar-
ing to welcome Colonel Roosevelt on
Saturday. They have established head
quarters at a downtown hotel and are
making elaborate plans both for the
welcome and for the annual camp fire
reunion of their organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
TAFT AT MARIETTA.
President to Attend 18th Anniversary
of the College.

Marietta, O., June 15.-An enthusi-
astic welcome has been prepared here
for President Taft when he arrives at
noon to attend the 18th anniversary
of Marietta college. An official salute
of 21 guns, school children's recep-
ton committee numbering 1000 and
elaborate decorations of flags and
flowers make up part of the pro-
gram.
1t is the plan that the president and
his party shall be taken to the home of
W. W. Mills, escorted by three COM
panies of the Seventh regiment, Ohio
National guards.
After luncheon the president will be
taken to the college library where he
will view the original deed which gave
the northwest territory to the Ohio
Land company just after the Revolu-
tionary war. At 2 o'clock the chief
executive will deliver an address in
Muskingum park and following will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
PULP DUTY GOES UP.
Imports From Finland Must Pay A
Cents Ton

Washington, June 15.-Word has
reached here from st. Petersburg that
the export duty on pulp wood from
Finland, suspended late last year for
six months, was reimposed from May
Is, to remain in force until new regu-
lations are prepared.
Instructions have been given Gus
toms officials to impose duty on i'm
ports of wood pulp and printing paper
from Finland. This countervailing g
duty will amount to A cents on each
1000 pounds of mechanically ground
wood nuIp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
He DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
Naval Constructor Sweeney Has Dis
appeared at the Bremerton Yards.

Washington, June 15.-Naval Con-
structor John Calvin Sweeney, jr., has
disappeared and the navy department
is making every effort to find some
trace of him. He left the Bremerton
navy yard, Washington, week ago.
last Monday on the ferryboat bound
for Seattle and nothing has been heard
from him since. There is no question
as to his accounts. Constructor Sween-
ey is a native of Paris, Tenn; he en-
tered the naval service in 1901, and his
father is a judge of the first instance
in the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
LOCK BIDS OPENED.
Canal Commission in Market for
10000 Tons of Steel

Washington, June 15.-Bids were
opened today at the Isthmian canal
commission for material and con-
centration for the great locks to be
located on the Panama canal ten at
Gatun, six at Pedro, Miguel and seven
at Milafores. The largest of these will
be 50 feet high and all will be SIS feet
wide. The locks will require about
$4,000 tons of steel. The lowest bid
was submitted by the McClintock-
Marshall Construction company of
Pittsburg for $5,374,474.
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stop at Lawrence, but would attempt
to cross the Kaw one mile east of that
city and continue his fight for the rest
of the distance on the south side of
the river.
waiting for Wind to Fall.
At 1 o'clock Mars was still at Mid
land waiting for the wind, which is
sQually and uncertain, to improve. He
complete his flight in time to win the
prize.
At 1870 o'clock Mr.. Mars went to a
hotel at Lawrence to rest. His wife
joined him at Midland, having trav-
eled in an auto from Topeka Mr..
Mars says that as soon as the wind
quiets he intends to continue the flight,
and he has no doubt but he will reach
Kansas City this evening. Mars was
still at the hotel at 2:15 and said he
would not start before $3.50 p. m.
First Flight of Kind.
The cross country flight of J. c. Mars
is the first one ever attempted i'll a low
power machine, the Skylark weighing
450 pounds and carrying a four cylinder
engine of "a horse power. 1t is also the
first cross country flight ever attempt
ed in the middle west. Mr.. Mars ap-
peared perfectly confident of the sue
cess of his attempt though it is his
first effort to make a distance flight
He said to a State Journal reporter
just before he entered the car to make
his flight: II have confidence that I
will be able to meet the conditions and
complete the journey to Kansas City.
1t is the first time a long flight has
been attempted in a low power machine
and the only fear I have is that will
encounter squally wind which makes
the management of a low power ma
chine somewhat difficult
Mr.. Mars is due at Overland park in
Kansas City at $3.50 p. m. His prize
is 5000 cash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
C. E.'S IN FORCE.
State Convention Begins Ses-
sions in Topeka.
Visitors Welcomed by John Daw-
son for Governor.
.FATHERo oCLARK HERE
Man Who Founded Christian
EndeayOr Present.
Parade Is to Take Place This
Evening.

The twenty-third annual convention
of the State Christian Endeavor union
is in full swing and this afternoon the
delegates and members of the Topeka
Local union are enjoying a trolley ride
over the entire city. There are several
trains of cars in the cavalcade. and it
is a jolly crowd. Marshalls baud ac-
companies the Endeavorers. which en-
hances the merry spirit of the occa-
sion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
Weather Is Warm.

The local weather bureau announced
at 2 o'clock this afternoon that the
wind was blowing Is miles an hour
from the south. with little prospect #
abatement before night. Another windy
day is predicted for tomorrow The
temperature has been rising a little
every day since Sunday, and the local
bureau is confident that summer has
arrived. Temperatures tonight will be
higher than they were last night and a
storm center is approaching from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
Reaches Midland 3 Miles From
Lawrence at S:35.

j. c. Mars. the aviator. sprung a
surprise on the people of Topeka.
After he arrived at o'clock last
night he announced that he would
ftart his cross-country flight at 4
o'clock this morning instead of 8
o'clock as announced. The conse-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15

speak in the famous old 1.-TWO Horned
church, the Congregational.
The next incident will be the escort
ing of the president to the hall of
American lodge No. 1, one of the old
est Masonic organizations in the coun-
try, where he. will speak briefly. At 5
O'Clock Mr.. Taft will leave for Wash
ington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15

TT is meet for the young to advise
the old and the old to give advice to
the young. Do we utilize our time to
the best advantage?
Honesty, sobriety, intelligence, and
energy are the requirements for a true
Endeavor worker l feel that the So
ciety world wide, compoSes the people
who are conquerers."
DR.. Francis E. Clark. the father" Of
the Christian Endeavor movement,
gave the response to the address of
welcome in place of State President E
S. Shoecraft who presided over the big
gathering of young people.
.'I have just come from Fort Worth,
Tex" said DIR. Clark, where a large
and enthusiastic gathering of Endeav-
orers was held. 1t was a southwestern
meeting the delegates coming from
several states. At this great meeting
they said, Take with you to Kansas
cur greetings 1 found the same spirit
the other day in Maine
81 am often asked how Christian En-
deavor is getting along in Portland,
Me-. and in the Wnlsiton church where
1t was started. I am glad to tell you
that Christian Endeavor was never so
strong.
Tomorrow evening I will tell of what
I saw of Christian Endeavor IN Asia
Europe, and Africa.
Get this be a hearty. enthusiastic
conventions meeting of good cneer
Let us be full of optimism. full OF JOY
| and I'm sure this convention will be
memorable cne.'' DIR. Clark has re-
Gently returned from trip around the
world and his remarks this evening
should be of special interest
Fl. b. Harrison's Address.
| The address of the evening wa,
given by H. B. Harrison, vice presi-
| dent of Washburn college. LET ms
| in the first place bring you the greet
| ing of Washburn college," said tht
speaker. "and invite you to visit tn,
| institution while you are in the city.
/ fContinued on Page Eight.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15

Last evening at the First Presby-
terian church, John Dawson, attorney
for the board of railroad commits
sioners, welcomed the visitors in elo
quent style, taking the place of Gov
w. R. Stubbs, who was unable to be
present.
'I bid you welcome to the seat of
state government" said Mr.. Dawson.
"It is yours to do what you please.
The spirit of Kansas is the same spirit
that prompted the New Englanders of
old to come to Kansas.
There is no government on the face
of the map that is more responsive to
the high ideals and aspirations of her
people than is the government of Kan
sas, and in behalf of the government I
bid you welcome.
Mr.. BOrman Speaks.
1.-THE city of Topeka bids you wei
come,' said T. A. Borman, president of
the Commercial club, in behalf of the
city.
1T occurs to me that we are living in
a wonderful age-this is a golden age.
sometimes wonder if we are living Up
to the demands of the present day.
TT occurs to me that this society is
not worth it's existence if the members
are not meeting and solving the prob
lens which come up each day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
SET FOR JUNE ~.
Hearing of Louis Potterton, Charged
With Wife Murder, Continued.

Arkansas City, Kan, June 15.-The
preliminary hearing of Louis w. Pot
terton on the charge of causing the
death of his wife by administering
arsenic last January, was today con-
tinued to June %, by agreemtnt of at
fornevS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
Weather Indications.

Chicago, June 15-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; warmer in north and west por-
tions tonight.
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Continued on Page Two.>
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H. b. Harrison's Address.

Continued on Page Eight.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-01
Recount Is over.

Special 10 The World
Oklahoma city Aug, 3t.-The re.
count has practically been finished
and Judge A n Munden has a lead
Of 256 votes over his opponent W.
II. zwick, for Judge of the Superior
Court The official returns gave
Munden 73l majority
Harvey D. GARRISON sheriff Of
Oklahoma County. who was q caudl-
date for county clerk. has been de-
feated by II by Hargrayes. The Of
fetal returns gave Garrison over 200
majority.
Wright and Bolen are the nomi-
nees for representatives in the legis-
lature from Oklahoma County and
McMechan is tho nominee for state
senator
Beatty leads Offut by 29 votes for
clerk of the Superior Court. but Of
fut may contend FOR recount Of the
entire county vote in an effort to
overcome II
The county election board viii re-
convent Thursday arter'-on when It
will hkeE adjourn finally
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-01
LIQUOR LAW GETS
HALT AT SAPULPA
TWENTY MEN ARRESTED FOR
VIOLATIONS. But CASES
WILL BE FOUGHT.

Sapulpa. Okla AUG 3l-A SUI
premo court decision. which ls 10 be-
offered by Attorney f. W Jacobs n
the ease of r. q. cooper charged
win violation Of the liquor ordinance.
may halt the city In further action
IN attempting 10 regulate the prohibl-
tory law I'm substance the decision
says that no dnc is collectablc where
ID is shown that tho guilty persons
received ma profit from the sale of
Intoxicating liquors.
TWcuiy men were arrested last
night ana this morning ON charges of
violation ot this ordinance. but the
casos were continued when called
FOR trial This morning There We're
no raids made the Information hav-
ing been secured by detectives ON.
ploycd bY the city
There rs much interest conferred In
the outcome Of the cases. sent mrui
being about cWnlly divided Boo tho
matter The affair viii probably zee
suit 10 a long legal battle
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-01
|. c. TESTIMONY
Is SENSATIONAL
CHIEF CLERK OF OSrERNIANN
COMPANY TELLS or HAV-
ING RAILWAY STAMPS.

By Associated Press
Chicago H., Aug. 3i-Clarence II.
Polly, formerly chief clcrk of the Os-
termann Company. was the chief Wit
ness for the prosecution today in the
Illinois Central case.
Polly's testimony was quite as sem
sational as that given on Monday
and Tuesday by Theophil Reuther.
and Fred G. Bartlett Polly corrob-
Grated TO a great extent the evidence
given by Reuthcr and Barbett. par
ticularly regarding the laxity Of the
Illinois Central car inspector.
Polly's connection with the Oster-
mann Company covered three years,
during which time he declared that
from 50 70 $50 per cent was added 10
all the Illinois Central repair bifis.
He stated further that he and other
employees had stamps used by the
railroad car inspectors, and that he
frequently had stamped bills TO bo
presented the railroad for payment.
In making out padded bills against
the Illinois Central. he stated that he
had on nle a list OF the numbers of Il
large number OF the railroads cars.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-01
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-01

Special "a the World,
oklahoma city, Aug. 31.-At q
meeting of the metropolitan Repuhli-
can club Tuesday night a resolution
was adopted in which County Attor-
ney Edward T.. Roardon is given one
weeks addition time in which to
prosecute the perpetrators of the
election frauds At the expiration Of
that time, in the event he has not
acted, a committee win be appointed
to call upon him and demand that he
institute Investigation proceedings
Another resolution was adopted se-
verely criticisiug TIE Taylor election
law and the Democratic election ma
chincry in the state
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-01

NIf ' |n ltt NuHlN
i.vrencD. Her, Aug ST. Osawat.
rWio D'd -Jionol Roosevelt good bye
at HJck when a biz crowd follow.
ed ann 20 the train. There WA; no de-
lay at the station and the party was
soon On IFS way 10 Lawrence WA o.
tawa. only one stop was made, al
BALDWIN whore Senator Brialow for
melly attended Baker University
rhe eN-Prcsident made this an oc-
cason OF !audatop remarks, and
brought an expansive smile to the
face ol the Kansas iasmgent
when ! WAS LOOKING tor "A man ia
invest tlgate poStuiiico frauds. he said,
II wanted one they could not intimi-
date one I'm whose honesty aud in
tcgrlty ! could absolutely depend
found such "a man in Bristow.
When | nnd man gWlty OF cor
ruption, / want tu put him out re-
gardless Of party II he happens to
be In my own party the duty becomes
all The more humiliating, but Just as
necessary"
The following guests were present
at the governors dinner.
Colonel W. II. Nelson, William Al
len White, clifford Pinchot, James A.
Garfield, Representative Madison,
Senator Bristow, j. n. Dolley, David
LeahN Representative Murdoch, Hen
~ Allen, Ralph Stout, Harold Chase,
Fred Jackson. Alex Mitchell f. D..
Young, X. Il. Rees, Charles Finch,
j. l.. Brady, John Y. Stubbs George
Barber, Robert stone. Chief Justice
Barber ana twenty-five newspaper
men