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The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

"Yes," " said Mr.. Braga; 81 once
invented rubber pneumatic suit
for men working at great heights
"And was it successfully asked
Softhead.
81 should say it was. D'you
know the first workman who feI
off a building wearing one bounc
ed so hard and long that we hat
to throw sandwiches to him t.
Ikesp him alive"
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09
20th Anniversary Celebration

Dr.. and Mrs. J. G. Denman
celebrated the Twentieth ami,
verSary Of their marriage on |
Thursday evening, at their home |
on Tenth avenue. Many relatives
and friends Of twenty years ago,
were present with friends of to-
day to make the occasion a hap.
py one for the doctor and his
family.
The East lawn was decorated
and lighted with col0red lanterns
and electric bulbs when the
guests arrived and were met at
the gate by Mrs. Ada Darlington
and Mrs. A. E. Hood VINO con-
Quoted them to the punch bowl
in its woodland setting, presided
over by Mrs. ?. Z. Greenlaw and
| Miss Martha Grouse. All we're
seated at the opening Of a cor.
verging arcade when the we'd
ding march was opened and Mrs.
Florence Afford of Jackson,
Miss who was maid of honor
twenty years ago, passed down
the left side Of the arcade which
was fest0oned in white. with the
various standards topped by
| heavy white bows and chaster
, daisies, Opposite Mrs. Afford,
down the other line was the
: Young son of the house, James
, Denman, and following after
these two came Misses Myrtle
0 and Mamie Denman one on either
= side, and nexs down the center,
i. the twenty year bride in laven
o der and old lace on the arm OF
her life partner. The couple
: was met by Rev. W. L. Cain, wht
s led in a short prayer and gave
f. an appropriate talk on the mar
j. riage state. Congratulations anC
good wishes of guests followed
5. when the bridal party were seat
Ut ed while the following program
was renderedi
% Reading-Loye Ships, Mrs
J. O. L. Simmons,
TX Song-Love's Old Sweet Song
Miss Lillian Magee.
s. Reading-An old sweethear
2, of mine, Mrs. John M. Love.
Music-Mrs. L. B. Foil.
q, As Doctor and Mrs. Denma
A. we're seated under an artisti
%. wedding bell they were told
,ts draw the white ribbons and rim
Or. the bell, whereupon they wei
showered with dollar bills, tt
II. combined gifts of friends, VT
of requested that the shower"
"a. invested in a set of china to cor
memorate the day.
nd Humorous readings were Civ
in by Misses Carrie Carter, Nam
90. Denmau and during music ar
. and conversation the guests we
... served with individual cakes a.
brick ice.cream by Misses Cla
Simmons, Ruby Erwin, Lllll
Magee, and Carrie Carter.
The merriest note Of the eve
ing was struck when the sno
wedding cake with it's 20 light
candles, was cut in a search
fortunes fayors, a wish being
acted from each one extingui
ing a candle.
And thus ended an event
- which will be fondly held
remembrance by all partlclE
ing.
I Proud Mother.Oh, George, Ii
Harry is just beginning to tt
n He's learning to recite "Baa,t
black sheep, have you any Wo
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09
Large Toll Taken BY Plant
Diseases.

Very few men, even those in
terested in agricultural pursuits,
realize the actual loss caused by
plant diseases to the farmers Of
this country. Short crops follow
one another so frequently that
the average farmer considers
them as normal. If a crop is q
| failure or shorter than usual, he :
more than likely lays it to the
weather or some other unavoida-
bic circumstance. He very sci.
dom realizes that every crop has
one to several diseases which very
frequently are instrumental in re-
ducing his yield and also his pro.
fits.
'In many instances, short crops
and crop failures are due to the
attack of plant diseases or insect |
pests" says G. W. Edgerton, of
the State University Experiment
Station. every often the pres
ence or absence of a disease is the
deciding factor between failure
! or success with . crop. AS an ex-
, ample, if the pear blight were not
, present in Louisiana, this state
+ would be able to supply consid-
cradle portion oftbis country with
2 pears, but with this disease pres
5 ent we cannot produce anywhere
r near enough for local use.
e Estimates Of crop losses due
+ to diseases are at present being
). made by the United States De-
l. partment and by State Expert.
f ment Station officials. In the last
e report covering the year 1919, 1t
% is estimated that during that year
q plant diseases caused a financial
;. loss to the United States Of 'be.
d tween two and half and three
d billion dollars, or d per capita
t. loss of about thirty dollars. In
u Louisiana, the percentage of loss
is greater than many other states
s. on account Of our heavy rainfall
and mild winters: The question
2. is often asked why We do not.raise
better crops on our rich soils anc
TT with our mild climate. While
there may be many factors re
sponsible, plant diseases ART
an among the important ones.
ic Estimates of the losses to th'
to Louisiana farmer during 1911!
lg due to plant diseases include tn
re following; Oats 3 per cent, or al
he actual loss Of 81, 900 bushels; cor
no II per cent, or loss Of 4,0O1, ,0O(
be bushels; Irish potatoes, l1.5 pc
m cent or a loss of 208,O bushels
tomatoes 81 per cent; sweetpota
zen toes, 20 per cent, or loss of 2.
,ie $4,000 bushels; cotton 10 pt
nd cent, or a loss of $4,000 bale
ere The loss to the sugar crop has nj
md been as carefully estimated, b'
ara with the new mosaic disease Il
ian actual loss is we'll above 10 p
cent.
en-. "Considering these losses, it
WV no wonder that the investigatlo
ted on plant diseases have becor
for so important during the past fe
ex. years. Thirty years ago the su
ish. ject was hardly known in unive
sity and college work and it "
ing only IA years ago that the fl
in university department OF pls
pat. pathology was established. I
day, however, there are but t
agricultural colleges that do ]
little teach plant pathology and cal
ak on extended investigations
baa, plant diseases.
,ol."
~ Movie Director Ito actre
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09
-Nagee.

| !. Wednesday, June lSt at high .
=, i the Methodist church,
!, psy. W. L. Cain performing
narriage rites, a beautiful
,4,o was solemnized between
! '''l, lain S. MulIings OF Boga-
!, and Miss Velma Ma5ee'
lppgsst daughter OF 9lF' ana
n. R. D. Magee' ,,..
| lbis, our first June or.o9 o. v .nY
] .'.or,, =, set a pace which will
ers hard for any June prospects is
sLssp up with, being herself
,.ntiiul beyond compare and
n,,np the marriage in an ex-
1s5tonalIy artistic setting
] With natural palms and ferns
,,I rich magnolia foliage tor
/ |,,,Lground, the gorgeous white
a,,aolia blooms and myrIads Of
,s,',sr daisies formed alsles and
|,,,bss Of the beauty and magic
!, |,tiairyland itself
! vsbsrs in whi.e, Messrs. NJ. J..
Perry Givings, Tom Bah
aa,ton and R. S, Mccormick lead
march to the altar immediate
/, lollowing Mrs, W. E. NeilpS
/ I.sutiful rendering of Il Love
in her splendid ooutraIto
ions,
/ The brides sister, Miss Stella
agseee. in pink georgette and pic.
Ins hat, was maid Of honor. Little
4 ldeIe Simmons and Mara BurriS
/ ssre dreams of beauty in pink
Hrgsndy with forget me-not dec
a,aions, as they made a carpe0
Sd daisies for, the bride to trea(
Upon.
/ Opposite the groom with his at
Hsndant, Herbert Darlington, cam
#he bride on the arm Of her moth
ID, who with grace and dlgnlt,
laaveyed to the altar this beauti
NA daughter made yet more at
Saetiye by her exquisite gown Q
HHpe-de chine and messalin
8ith real lace and flowing brids
Fsil,
4 following the ceremony, Mrs
3Ala Babington held a receptio
Sht the bridal party and frlend
8ahar Main street residence Whel
8hs young couple are domicile
lld are now at home to the
friends.
4 Following are the out of toV
guests tsattending the marrlage;
4 Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Willoughb
4 vi, and Mrs. 0. B. Magee, N
4 md Mrs. K. |. Bean, Mr.. a
F. j. Taylor, Judge al
\ kC.E, OFT, Mrs.W A. Viii
Gertrude S. Mullins
I aa, AS. Anderson, and Miss
4 Gertrude, Sara, Dorothy, Ma
1 and Elizabeth MuIIings, Joy
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

Movie Director (to actress)
Don't look so stupid, please, miss.
You aren't supposed to be in love
any more.
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

Qulekenino.
Self-Quickening Is world-Qulckening.
-Mary johnson. ...
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

Proud Citizen~~So you've been
visiting our schools, ehF splend'
id, arn't they? Magnificent disici.
pline, superb buildings, beautiful
furnishings. By the way, l want
TO ask you what was the frs,
thing that struck you on entering
the boys department9 Visitor
| 1(truthfully)--A pea from a pee
shooter.
The Era-leader., 1921-06-09

Proud Mother.Oh, George, little
Harry is just beginning to talk.
He's learning to recite "Baa, ,oaa,
black sheep, have you any wool"
Proud Father.Doss he really
say all that9
Proud Mother.He doesn't say
it all vet but he's got as far as
"Baa, baa."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
REQUESTS TO CHARITY
Four institutions Benefit In VIII Of
John 3. Gerety

Four institutions were made benefi-
ciaries in the will of John B. Gerety,
which disposed of an estate valued at
$4,000. Mr.. Gerety died recently in
the Orthopedic Hospital.
st. Johns Orphan asylum was be-
queathed $1,000; st. Vinccnt's Home,
5000; Home for Destitute Children,
$500, and Villanova College, 5000. The
residue was left to relatives.
Other wills probnted today were those
of Joseph Z. Koch, 1897 North Robin
son street, $500, and Augusta Will
helm, 8032 Wissahickon avenue, $5439.
Inventories were fled for these estates {.
Martha j. Glcdhill, S74J0. .8S; Nelson
G. Seymour, $OS65 ella w. Howell,
S4G50. and j. G. A. Kramer,
S2S, ,G27. .46.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
VAUGHAN GETS CONTRACT
Arranses to Sell $2,5oo,ooo In 10.
comotives to Mexico

Samuel M. Vauclain, president Of
the Baldwin Locomotive Works, who
has returned from n trip to Mexico
City, where he conferred with President
Obregon, stated that he had arranged
for a credit of $500, 900 to that Gov :
crnment for the purchase Of locomotives
and also gave the Mexican Government
privilege of an additional credit of
So, 500, 900.
Under the first credit Mexico or
dcred forty five locomotives and also
ordered twenty engines under a sep
arnte condition of payment, making total
orders for sixtyf engines which Mr..
Nauclain brought back with him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
cIdARMAKERs WANTED
NEW BRANCH FACTOR. 0PENINa
BY SrENfIo q. II, P t3GR cIG3R fcoApNTF fcoApANTYFI nc.
ON HIGH GRADE JOBS ONLY
APPLY 90 NORTH 4TH ST.

GIRL. white. general homework, with good
references. Tel OverhrOok 555l J.
LADIES--Wo will give ladies desirous
Of becoming Identified with the financial
world thurough schooling free and advance
them ~ good paying positions soon as quail
fled 7lO Widener Bldg Mr.. Wanner.
MEMBERS on dress goods and mens wear.
Shelhourne NILS. II and Westmornlnlhl sts.
SALESWOMAN, experienced. for hIgh- class
fur shop; reference required. NJ Getue-
man. 1893 boardwalk, Atlantic City, \. J.
STENOGRAPHER, educational organization.
give references. Il 83i, Ledger Onlcc,
SWEATERS - Experienced operators on
sweater coatsi also experienced hand nm
ishers on shaker coats. Hygenic Flceced Un'
derwear Co. 24l5 n. Howard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
FLORIDA Is PRospERCUs

ryEECT'1TIITf> - Ut RROSIEKETGIS
former Ph!IRdclphian. now residtrg In Toc,y-
EonVille, Is open f-r con n; has trayd SDuth
for one OF largest Philu, mfgrs.: more re-,
Gently sales man. for small wholesale house,
Ctn deliver the goods. VI 1928 L"lser OniCc
MECHANICAL and marine engineer, grad.
uate y. Of P. age 3a. extensive eSprri.
.; ce In this and foreign countries as execu.
tive, now employed by u. S. Government
available after August Is: salary $4,000; will
go anywhere: opportunity to present facts
solicited. 2l4. Ledger Office.
MERCHANDISING. sales promotion expert,
original Ideas; substantial rrfcrenCrs ex
changed 23i. Ledger Office.
YOUNG MAN. active desires position of am
kind; has worked for a corp, rsmth anl
also in an electrical supply house; b, at OF
American ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

MRS. HARVEY. 1919 RIttenhousc square.
Cooks; Mattresses. Protestant chamber.
mhius. butlers. etc, wanted; Sept !, Prot
preferred
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
HELP wANTED--FEMALE
General

CLERKS. over II for postal mail service
bl3O month; examinations September; er-
perience unnecessary: for free particulars
write J. Leonard (former civil service ex-
EARN s25 weekly spare time writing foi
newspapers. magazines; experience unneo
easary; details free. Press Syndicate. 100 st.
Jouis. Mo.
CIVIL. SERVICE examinations; September
& October: many vacancies; salary s14OO-
$500: write for sample test. p 832. Led on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

CLERKS. over II. for Postal Mail Service:
$3.50 month; examlnations September; sxp.
LEONARD former Civil Service examlner) 9S2
Equitable RldT., WASHINGTON y. c.
ASSISTANT auditors. railway postal derart.
mental and file clerks. etc. good sa aries:
perm. Govt. pos. free information: Unusual
hclp given. Federal Auditors League. Wash.
ington. D. C.
EARN SIS day gathering ferns. harks roots
and herbs from the fields md roadside;
we teach you: free book. Botanical. 574
West Haven Conn.
CIVIL SERVICE examinat tions, September
and October; many vacancies: salary si40o-
$500: write for sample test. p 339. Led. OF
EARN $25 weekly spare Tina Writing for
newspa pers. mRRazines: exp. unnec.; de-
tails free. Press Syndicate asa, tLouis. Mo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

EXCEPTIONAL OPPoRTUNITY-s8OO per
month and bonup guaranteed salesmcn
succeBsfully demonstrating new adding ma
chine; wonderful invention: retails sl5: work
equals $3.50 machine: hve-year guarantee:
full time or sido line; write quick for ex-
elusive territory. Calculator Corporation,
Dept raj Grand Rapids, Mich.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
REPRESENTATIVE:

FOREMOST French manufacturers. essen.
tlai oils and synthetic aromatic bases sesH
tablished connections. porfumrrs. conteo'
ticrers. soap and candy makers for Phla.
dclphia and tributary territory: unusual on
portunlty. Write fully in confidence TO- Bell
elan Trading Co, Inc. ~ whitehall ST..
New York CITY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE

ADVERTISING COUNSELLOR. who
has some spare time. offers HIS sery-
Ices. part time. strictly on a fee
basis; has had unusual experience in
retail and wholesale advertising
problems; dAs not want n Job: does
not want to be your advertising
MANAGER and does not want to act
as ADVERTISING agent, but wants 10
help. because rs years OF ripe sue
cesstul experience in advertising
Qualities him to he of great value in
advising and aiding you solve Soma
OF your problems: fee must be COM
mensurate with work TO be per-
formed: all communications strictly
conitSntial. NJ il4. Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

CHAAiBERAlAlD and waitress and to assist
TO take care Of little girl; Protestant pre-
frrrcd; interview on Thursday 10 to II
A. NJ, 1902 Arch ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
STORAGE AND MOVING
WANTED

y1ss fsssissl: issssss:, jss;'ss:i ~; :S:i
ssss ASis Sissst 6lS lssss shoSs u ssa Ls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

OLD gold, silver, platinum. plated ware old
style jewelry. teeth plates bought for cash
Est, 1917. J. J. Clark. reNner. SnI SAMSON
CASH paid for old gold silver and antique
clocks, Rogers ~ s. lfth. Locust l2iN,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
STAMPS AND COINS

ABOUT sTANfPS-RUY OK SELL
PHIL.A. STAMP CO.. % 8. 18TH ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

| AGENTS wanted-Our wlsconsn man rells
100 every week. o's oront or commission: /:
| doorbelis to ring. Arc you open for vim
| nor7 Liberal proposition, Write p. L. Pease
| Inc. InnCnater. N. Y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
HELP WANTED-MALE

MAN---wANTED, FOR ONE OF OUR OUT.
QF;TT9nWN, MILLS, EXPERT EINIsHER
pS SAITiHSS TAFFETAs; As; FAANcIES AMSp M
TER. STATING FULL REFERENCEsi ALL
APPhiCATiONs KEPT IN CQNFIDENCE: !:
4TH AVE-. NEW YORK CITY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES
OLD GOLD

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE with sldc car, Tues
day. = p. NJ. 0O7 walnut st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

ApENTS-Delicious sort drinks in concen-
trated form; always ready: Just add water:
economical; absolutely pure: every housewife
wants them; IA different kinds: enormous
easy; $50 other popular-prIced fast-sel lnR
household necessities we furnish free OUTFITS
CO.. 1915 American Bldg, Cincinnati. o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

NICELY furnished comfortable room. near
porch and bath; suitable for ssmI-inyalIdi
Wrtls arg service, references. T. 5i4,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
LOST AND FOUND

LOST AND FOUND
DOG-Lost, last Monday. dark brown half
grown male Aircdale dog: short legs. Lib
oral reward Return to 1l15 Erie ave,
MESH BAG--Lost. gold mesh bag. on 18th
st. between Walnut and Chestnut. Thurs-
day afternoon. Telephone Germantown $40.
Liberal reward.
PASSBOOK-Lost, passbook. Southwark Nat
Bank. MustRfa Latif. 500 s. 81 st.
PERSONALS
HEREBY give notice that I will not be
responsible for any bills contracted In tho
name of the Roadside Hotel or A. S. Jones
by any person or persons other than myself
Al s. Jones 5li s. 18th St. Phila.. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
AGENTS
MAN OF PARTS

30 to 90. college man preferred as aelllnl
agent for nationally known correspondence
school on unusually large margin; must be
financially able TO await cash receipts coming
in on monthly installnents: $3.50 monthly
Internationally guaranteed for trainlny
periods average earnings so mon oyer $500
monthly each. Write Mr.. Powers. Dept II
Suite i10S. wrigley Bldg. Chicago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
CARPET CLEANING

CARPETS and rugs cleaned or scoured. old
carpets cleaned equal 70 new; Cnlors re
stored. Phone Market +lTi, or send postal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

GhEEssE ST.. 5so2, oTNs---5 Ia rae. FSiI r,,,-<.
:, nishsd. oyefIookinx Vernon Psfi<hdI sa1sis
psiyA.s family nsss both rsiil'ssos a ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

SALESMAN-Compiete lines rugs. carpets.
linoleums; excellent position open for man
experienced In line with established trade
liberal commission 20 right party. Green
wich Carpet Co. ll3a Brnadway. N. Y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
MEsT rmILADELrnIA

ATTRACTIVE fdrn. apts., soT1r b01ssEcs
Sn,r"oni AT ARenoy. lAaI MAlnu, N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

MAKE 800 weekly selling SOOO-mile new
| auto tires dir rect to consumers. also deal
| ers at wholesale: eide or main line: capital
| or experience Unnecessary. HARRISON
TIRE CO. Hammond Ind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15
MERCEDES RACER

SIEAf2NS SSG%HBPff. I"!H', 81. model Call
NOR. McMICNAEL- LAAM nDpLAR ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

STUDEBAKER ioissa ,oso: '.o Ike, "s~ Soyi To'' %I3
y. Broad POPLAR 1870. open Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-15

AGENTS wANTED-Can earn big money
selling army-style Munson last Goodyear
welt shoes; also officer style shoes direct to
wearor. METROPOLITAN Sales Co.. 1l03 Broad
way New York city.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-08-28

In Sweden It IL popular Gus
tom for a bride to fill her pockets
with bread, which she hands to
everyone she meets on her way to
the church. Every piece she dis
poses Of is supposed to avert a
misfortune.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-08-28
SALESMANSHIP
CLASSES AROUSE
DEEP INTEREST

The salesmanship department Of
the Western School for Private Sec
retaries, which opened at the be-
ginning of the spring term with
Mr.. Alton D. Marksbury as in
structor, has proved one of the most
popular In the school. The terms
work closed with series of sales
which required q great deal OF
careful preparation on the part OF
the students. Mr.. Quincy Appllng
sold a Royal typewriter to Mr.. z:
X. Brashar, who had a personal
preference for the Underwood. Mr.:
Brashar, in turn made a sale OF
five Jynderwoods and one bookkeep-
ing machine to Mr.. M. w. Bell,
posing as a representative business
man. Mr.. Bell was not easily con-
vinced and 1t required two days 10
make this sale. Mr.. M. B. Neld
sold a copy of Whitehead's Princi-
pies of Salesmanship; Reyes SAN
chez, the Y. e. fire wall cabinet
to a business man; Mr.. ID. o.
Morrow, life and accident insur-
ance to a typical prospect; Mr.. N.
C. Romero, Redman overalls to 2
local merchant, and Mr.. Max w.
Rell, a course IN. the Western School
to a prospective student, The high
quality of these sales talks IS fllr-
ther evidence Of the thoroughness
of the courses given at the Western
School. A new class IN salesman
ship begins September D.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-08-28
ZR-2 COMMANDER
BLAMES DROP ON
= FLAW IN PLANE
(By The Associated Press,

Hull. Eng, Aug. 81 (by the AS
ISOLATED Press. FLIGHT Lieuten-
ant Wann, who was in command OF
thu dirigible ZR-2, when 1t took
the fatal plunge into the Humber,
told the police today he believed
the accident was caused by a weak
structural part of the airship which
broke in tow pieces. although he
could not say which part it was.
The lieutenant called in police
officers from the central station
and made the following statement,
which he signed:
II want to say that the accident
appeared to happen owing to a
weak structural part Of the ship
which broke in two pieces. ! could
not says which part 1t was. had
baen flying thirty-six hours before
the mishap occurred, and l intend
ed to make this my last flight"
A uniform jacket was recovered
today and was identified as that of
Robert M. Coons, of Owensboro,
KY, a mechanic on the ZR-2. In
a pocket was found an indecipher-
able letter to London girl whom
Coons intended to marry before
starting for America on the air.
ship. There was also a diamond
engagement ring.