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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30
PEARY MISTAKEN
Never Saw SIedges--They We're Made
Into Bows and Arrows

New York, Sept. 27.-Cook ten int
gave to the Associated Press a formal
reply to the most material charges by
Peary.
Said he, "Peary says my sledges were
unified for Arctic travel. The only
sledge Peary saw was half one which
gave to Whitney as souvenir. The
remainder were used to make bows
and arrows.
Whitney told me the Eric was COM
ing to Etah and take him to the Amerf-
can side to hunt, and later return to
Annatok. The distance from Annatoa
to Upernayik by the route | was CON-
PEELED to follow was nearly 700 miles
The ice there Is extremely rough. and
there Is good deal of water, subject
ing the instruments to an en- irely I'M
necessary risk when Whitney awaited
the ship upon which he expected to re-
turn direct to America.
las to the charge that I found no
trace Of Peary's records at Cape Thorn
as Hubbard. the point which Peary
would call Cape Hubbard is a roun1
promontory. From Peary's map am
unable to locate Cape Hubbard. / did
not known Peary left any records
there.
Other points have been replied to in
detail. will answer everything In the
most formal way in writing when
Peary publishes his other points,"
Cook, in lecture tonight at Car
negie Hall, added no essential fact to
the narrative.
Harry Whitney" he said asked me
to entrust to him as q special favor the
dag that l planted at the pole. He
argued that his return journey would
be shorter and smoother by water
than the distance overland and ice
that remained tor me before reach.
Cd civilization. For that reason add.
ed the flag to my instruments and
certain records
Cook said he took ten Eskimos with
him. Eight OF these he truned back
reserving two, with twenty-six dogs
and two sledges. for his last dash.
The lantern slides with which the
lecture was illustrated added cOnvic.
ton to his descriptions Of the surprfs
ing sn10othness OF the ice.
Tonight, In giving credit to the ex.
plorers who preceded him, Cook for thu
flrst time omitted the name Of Peary.
Portland. Maine, Sept. IT. IN al
interview here today Pearv said hs
does not believe Cook LETT records. II.
struments or hags with whitney. AMI
does not consider It conceivable tina
whitney could have had any valuable
Instruments o. documents Of Cooks
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30
Enjoys Officially Received

New York. Sept. 27.-Envoys of
the seven nations that sent their ships
of war, and the special delegates of
other nations participating in the
Hudson-Fulton celebration. were off,
cially received tonight at the Metro
politan opera house Seated on the
stage We're dignitaries from Europe,
the Orient. South America, city and
state officials and other prominent
men. The only woman on the stage
was Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, the ven
cradle author OF the Battle Hymn Of
the Republic. who sat in a wheeled
chair At her left was British Admir-
al Seymour; near by were M. OAR
boux. French representative; Admiral
Schroeder commanding the Atlantic
battleship fleet; the French Admiral
Lepcrd, and the Turkish minister.
On the right Of Mayor Mcclellan
sat Prince Kuni. of Japan. Governor
Hughes, Admiral Won Rooster Of Ger
many. and Vice Admiral Brocchetti.
OF the Italian fleet.
Behind the naval officers and digni-
taries, sat forty foregn representatives
and H1embes OF the Hudson Fulton
commission.
The boxes were filled with the wives
and families Of the ENJOYS, the upper
tier being occupied by visiting naval
officers, but not more than 1900 per-
sons were present
Mayor Mcclellan presided, and Bish-
OPP Greer, of the Episcopal diocese OF
New York delivered the invocation, in
which he prayed to bind the nations
Of the earth in bonds of the brother
hood OF peace: make wars to cease
and Righteousness to reign"
Mrs Howe read an orfginal nocvn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30
Good Roads Convention.

Cleveland, Ohio.-The second an
nual national good roads convention
began IA Chamber of Commerce hall
under the auspices OF the American
automobile Association, the National
TRANCE, the United States Office of
public roads. several associations of
automobile manufacturers and other
national bodies interested In highway
improvement About 500 accredited
delegates and many other persons are
g attendance. OF these large num-
per cane 4 motor cars. Soma tor sew
eral hnn1red miles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

whitney declared he knew nothina
If the present controversy beyond thu
yaguest details. He denied that pearv
removed Cooks stores from Annotok
r. Eah. What Peary really did was
IN transfer few things and rebuild
the house at Annotok.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Champaign. Sept. 2s.-The counsel
o. administration OF the University
q Illinois today expelled e. M. Benton
Of Peoria, from the university for haz-
ing According to the secretary OF
the council, this is the most drastic
measure ever taken in dealing with
nazers. and indicates the future atti-
tnde OF the university In dealing with
similar offenses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30
GOTHAM HAS
Her GALA DAY
FIVE MILLION PEOPLE WITNESS
HuDSoN-FULToN INITIAL
CELEBRATION
REPLICAS OF RUDE CRAFT
6ATTLESHIPS, TORPEDO BOATS
AND MERCHANTMEN PAR
TIcIPATE IN PARADE

New York. Sept. 25.-Henry Hud-
son walked his quarted deck again
today in sea boots and plumed hat,
and surveyed the changes that have
made his second visit to these shores
scarcely less memorable than his first.
His reincarnation, the reproduction of
his ship. the Half Moon, and their
twentieth century visit to New York
are expressions of them and OF his
torical contrast by pageant In which
the idea of the Hudson Fulton cele-
bration terminated.
Fulton's voyage over the same
course came just 200 years later and
today reproduction of the Clermont
followed reproduction of the Half
Moon. Both ships mere toys for
the present more sophisticated civil
lixation. made the rounds with war
ships and pleasure craft trailing be-
hind in a parade fifteen miles long.
1t was intended that today's pageant
would be repeated tonight. but in view
Of delays there was no formal night
parade. although the river was white
as day with the glare OF hundreds
of searchlights
It Is estimated that 10000 people
witnessed the naval parade from the
shores OF Staten Island. Long Island,
Brooklyn and New Jersey.
Impressive as were the warships in
squirting fire and smoke In q successive
series Of salutes. the crowd was more
majestic yet 1t drew greater share
Of the comment from 10000 who es-
timated and watched Ii from afioat
Every window was filled. everv roof
lined every inch OF the wateer front
space used.
Torpedo boats submarines and naval
led the parade. followed by
the Half Moon and Clermont, revenue
cutters. tugs. lighters. merchantmen,
yachts and vast Get Of excursion
boats
At the water gate the days exer-
cises eliminated in presentation Of the
Half Moon to the celebration commit
tee by the Dutch ENJOYS and in the
presence OF the representatives OF
dozen nations the living shade OF
Henry Hudson Erasped the hand OF
! descendant OF Robert Fulton while
the thunder Of warships' guns echoed
about them.
The crowds gradually dispersed to
await the night parade, only to learn
later that 1t would be abandoned.
Ships were still coming down stream
at sunset and the prospect of further
delays, complicated by confusion Of
darkness In the lower harbor, were too
formidable to face. But millions flock
ed to see the Examinations.
Battleships. transformed by touch
OF electricity into creatures OF airy
fantasy. floated on river OF milk.
while the elevated batteries of search
lights. aggregating two billion candle-
power wove symphonies Of color
around them.
Thirteen thousand incandescent
lamps transformed the Brooklyn
bridge into an arial pathway OF flame.
The city hall and newspaper Of
nee buildings we're decorated with
bunting and electric lamps.
nv eleven o'clock the lights were
out and the tired millions fought
their way toward their beds by sub
way, elevated and surface cars, glad
that tomorrow will be q day Of re-
ligioue exercises only.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30
WHITNEY Is BACK
SAWS COOKS RECORDS MAY BE
AMONG BELONGINGS
LEFT AT ETAH
PEARY'SSTATEMENT SOON
WILL SUBMIT IT TO THE ARCIIC
CLUB FIRST AND THEN
TO THE PUBLIC
PEARY BEGINS

PEARY BEGINS
TO EAKEN
st. Johns, ~ept. 2S.-Whllney
started tonight to Sydney,
thence to proceed to Boston.
He received a message from
Peary today, complaining that
he had not rully informed the
commander about the nature OF
Cooks belongings left with
Whitney at Etah. Whitney
says Peary is in error, as he
informed him fully, and Capt.
Bartlett of the Roosevelt saw
all things, as he helped Whit
ney to bury them at Etah af-
ter Peary refused to take them
aboard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

the vagaries and queer happenings
"a Chicago are now fully accounted
f0r. They believe IN that city in pie
for breakfast.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

= girl cashier has been poisoned
through handling money. Her acct
dent, however. Is hardly likely to
make the practice unpopular.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Tho aeroplanes may need skypar.
Iors or roosts. They certainly would
BE- insists In garage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

We should remember In the summer
season. that while some things are
rare and hard to obtain, the humble
ptomaine Is always with Us.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Since Berlin's population Ii increas-
ing, London should listen carefully to
zee II German Il crowding the English
language at headquarters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

friendship, common descent, commer
cial intercourse, common scientific
work and by cultivation of friendly
relations for more than 100 years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

n her friendly overtnres, this coun-
try desires to inform China that she
can 50 AZ far ~ she likes with us.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Vicious dogs should be kept al
home 20 they could practice upon
their owners.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Some one says that submarine yes
sells are safe. They are at least bur
glar proof.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

New York and London still cherish
horse cars, but the mule car has dis
appeared from the face OF the earth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

How flne the globe looks with thu
stars and stripes at the top!
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Little did Spain think chat the
Mcors had any such war up their
sleeves.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

The latest flying machine Ii the
ornithopter. which Is based ON the
Tying methods Of the eagle. Al !
success # ought to be 4 scream.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

tOns) nagship: Vermont (16,OOO),
Kansas (16,000). Louisiana (16,0O0),
Minnesota (16.000). New Hampshire
(16,000). Mississippi $4,000, Idaho
$4,000. Georgia I4.94S), New Jer-
sey (14,s4S). Nebraska (14,s4),
948), Missouri (12.30o). and Ohio
(12.440). the armoured cruisers
North Carolina (14.500 tons. speed
22.4S knots). New York $4,000, Mon
tana G4.500 tons. % knots) the scout
cruisers Chester, Birmingham and
Salem (3,750 tons. rs knots); and a
fleet OF five submarines and "a des-
troyers torpedo boats and other auxil-
iaries
sEYMoUR's FAMOUS REMARK
Rear Admiral seaton Schroeder is
outranked by both Admiral Won Koes-
ter of the German Imperial Navy and
Admiral Edward Seymour Of the Bril-
fish Royal Navy A movement to petit
ton the President to place Admiral
Dewey in command was promptly
halted by Admiral Dewey himself, who
said that his health and age would
not permit him to undertake eight
days OF full-dress duty and banquet
ting. The appointment of Admiral
Seymour to these waters is regarded as
tact. Admiral Seymour was in COM
mand of the British fleet In Manila
Bay on the day when Commodore
George Dewey annihilated the Spanish
deet, and the rejoinder of his can
tain. Sir Edward Chichester, to the
German Commander who inquired be-
fore Dewey went into action ami
while the attitude of the German fleet
then at anchor in the same waters,
was still matter OF anxiety. what
action the British proposed to take,
won his instant popularity in this
country and passed into history, crys-
tallized In the aphorisms of Mr..
Dooley:
That" said Sir Edward, with sig
significant ambiguity. ''is a matter
known only to Admiral Dewey and
myself"
WAS ALSO AT PEKIN
Admiral Seymour became still better
and even more favorably known to
Americans during the international oc-
cupation of Pekin at the time of the
Boxer uprising. His fleet here con-
sists of the armored cruisers Infiex-
ible CISCO tons. % knots), Drake
(14.1o0 tons. "a knots). Argyll co.
$50 tons. 80 knots) and The Duke Of
Edinburgh, (1s,550 tons. 20 knots).
Grand Admiral Won Rooster is also
well known to the Americans An
intimate friend of the Kaiser, SO
years an officer. and one of the COM
mittee which drew up the plans re.
suiting in the German American Son.
races at Kiel and Marble
head, he recently retired as Comman-
of the Imperial Navy 70
be succeeded by Prince Henry of Prus-
sia. He consented. however, to accept
the presidency OF the German Navy
League and his appointment to the
command is both a
to his own honorable car
eer and to this country. His feet
consists of the cruisers Dresden (3,544
tons). Herthar (5.56s) Victoria Louise
(5.569) and Bremen (3,200).
France sends three battleships un-
Ter the command of Admiral lie Pord
the Verite (14.635 tons). Justice
(14,435) and Liberte (14.635). Italy
sends two-the Etruria and Etna. the
Argentine Republic, the Netherlands, |
Mexico and Cuba, one each.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-09-30

Meanwhile the frog in the railroad
yards continues to gather them in.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
FreehoIders Favor
Road Proposition
Road Supervisor Re-
signs own May
Succeed Him

The County Freeholders at their regu-
lar meeting last Wednesday took up the
matter Of the betterment of tile Shore
Road. They deliberatly- minus any un-
due haste ordered a survey between Alb
secon and Somers Point The making Of
the road will be under the condition Of
the Senate Bill No 24S, known as tie
Ocean Boulevard Bill which will form
part Of that famous highway. Some Of
the Frecholders turned pale and shivered
over the probable cost Of constructing.
the road, but it will 90 nevertheless
Some interluded the If as omripresent
as the Jersey skeets' III July, among
most Of the native tax payers.
1t is probable that one third ofthc ex-
ptnse of making and the maintaining Of
the road will fall upon the Suburban
Traction Company, holding a valuable
franchise from Absecon to Somers Point.
The County and state will put up for
tie remainder Of the cost. II is felt that
tls Suburban will be glad to amicably
settle the road question and receive the ac-
crning benefit from improved conditions
In the meantime the Road Committee
section of the Freeholders and Judge Hig-
bee, guard and legal adviser of the Board,
will meet Colonel f. Gilkyson, StateHigh-
way Commissioner and the Suburban
Company to talk over the matter.
The road is to be; what the material
will be has not yet entered the contro-
vcrsy. Nothing could be more satisfac-
tory than the Telford roads. Some per-
son with a special patent mixture will
probably come forth and if his price is
literal enough, may get it in.
. The Atlantic City Gas and Water Com
pany were granted the right to lay water
pipes over the boulevard from Pleasant
vile to Atlantic City.
Mr.. Martin, of Nyack, was awarded
the crn;ract fc. ht;I..ing the new Ncs th
field English Creet luad. He had cut
the cost to the lowest notch, tens his
award.
noad Supervisor Burgess left Ids re-
signatinl with the Board A new off
cial will be appointed at the May meet
ing. Assessor Japhet Price is prob
ability.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
FOR TOWN BEAUTIFUL

Borough Engineer Clark like hundred
# others, believes that attention should
be given a project that viii result il
nakingthis town IA thing of beauty
md a joy forever" He proposes chat y
fund be raised with the object of offer
ng prizes, to the property owners who
low have the worst looking surround
ngs and who. taking the prizes as an in
.entiye, will improve them. Mr.. CLARK
mas the support Of a goodly number tc
begin with His object is to encourag,
the man who industriously works even
ngs to make his house and grounds yeri
table garden spots. 1t is hoped that
sufficient funds can be secured, by sub
scription- to make the prizes as follows
First Fifty dollars.
Second Twenty five dollars.
Third Fifteen dollars.
Fourth Ten dollars.
The idea is in its incipient stages
Another week definite plan may be
evolved.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
Umbrellas to Mend!
A Fellow Blamed
For Robbery Of House
InAbsence Of Fam
ily--No Clues

Last Saturday night,while Mrs. join
Barrett was enjoying theatrical play
: in Atlantic City and Mr.. Barrett was
attending to the hotel affairs, the cot
tage on West Jersey avenue was Ell
tered and plundered. About ten o'clock
in the evening adjoining neighbors hear
ing footsteps thought the family had
returned and paid no further attention
to the house.
On the arrival of Mrs. Barrett from
the theatre near midnight she was sur
priscd to find the back door open. She
hurriedly entered struck a light aud
discovered disorder, which showed that
thieves had been in the place. The
front door was also open, matches,
struck and thrown about was evidence
Of further mischief. Mrs. Barrett went
into the second story and after quick
survey found that the entire house had
been fansacked. Mrs Barrett, thorough
" alarmed went up to the hotel for her
husband. They found all silver was
gone, jewelry, much of it with Mrs.
Barrett's monogram on, also missing
The loss was between one hundred and
fifty and two hundred dollars
Early Sunday morning word was sent
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
The Mayors Work
for Good Streets
He Says Councilnen
Deserve a Little
Praise


On Monday night the city council held
forth their regular session The better
ment of streets, greater illumination sf
shady spots, when the moon il out Of
commission, occupied the business hour.
East Washington avenue is to be put in
condition with stone foundation and
made after the style Of the two blocks
Of Main street between the two railroads.
This improvement extends to franklin
avenue.
The new road from the Reading rail
road to DeliIah road will be resurfaced.
Council anticipates surfacing Third
street. This progressive but conservative
body is quick to see the advantage Of
having improved streets, but would ap-
preciate little assistance from the peo-
pie. A few words of commentator, Of
encouragement might Be occasionally ex-
tended and not over initiate the council
manic body.
Overcoming many obstacles, the coun-
gil has instigated wide improvements,
which the public appear to careiessly ac-
cept without due regard to the prime ef-
forts.
Council will lay good road bed on
Bayview avenue between the Shore road
and the New road Additional lights
viii also be placed in murky locations.
Wright and Chestnut streets will come
in for their share, Franklin and the old
Turnpike, Park avenue, also Webb's
church, New road and Park avenue
Since Council has decided to put il
company order the streets, private resi-
dents should Immediately curb and pave
the sidewalks adjoining their properties.
Now that Washington avenue il to BE-
stoned many mistakes can be avoided
and cost lessened by experience gained in
stoning the road between the two rail
roads. Previous to that innovation, the
Mayor took the time and trouble to visit
several states, Maryland, Pennsy lvania,
among other, to study the building OF
roads. He hammered away at the coun-
ell to inaugurate the most practical and
modern methods which had been demon
strated and proven by other towns, be-
fore he could impress them with the
value of his recently acquired knowledge.
The Council was blown hither and thither
BY opinions of people who thought they
knew and by lot of wiseacres who did
not know road bed from feather bed.
In face Of this opposing force the Mayor
fought until the Council finally Joined
with him and experimental with the pres
ent street between the railroads.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
UMBRELLAS TO. MEND!

Apropos Of the Barrett home robbery
!, resident of town relates All encounter
with an umbrella peddler which, at
least, marks this .clan as most unde.
sirable town visitors
The woman, in response to a rap, in
the hurry of meal hour, opened the door
and to the umbrella man who stood
there she curtly dismissed him and be-
fore she could close it, the man had pre-
vented it BY pushing his foot against it.
Quickly the woman kicked him and be-
fore he thought, removed his foot. TAX
ing advantage Of the situation the wo-
man banged the door and locked it. It
is such small incidents that often lead
TO more serious events.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
CENT A WORD

wanted-ColIector and agent for Old
Line Life Insurance. Experience not
necessary $3.50 weekly guaranteed at
start and So to $40 commissions. Call
Saturday morning or address 3l3
Bartlett Bldg, Atlantic City. &c
BOAT WANTED, IS TO 80 FEET LONG
ABOUT TO g. FEET BEAM, WITH
ENGINE. SUITABLE FOR USE in
WATERS AROUND ATLANTIC CITY
]. M, PRESS OFFICE. &c
Agents wanted Industrial Insurance
Agents that cab show results. Good pay
no lapses. Address in confidence
Pleasantville Press office. &c
For Sale-Ciga5 and Tobacco and Con
fectionery Ship; large ice cream trade
Stationery and School Supplies. Ad-
dress Box 5i4, Pleasantville, n. J.
FOR SALE Six Spring Wagon; set OF
Double Heavy Harness, with bfeech-
ing: 2OO-egg lPrrairie State Incubator
c. W. Justice, Northfield. &c
Eggs for Setting Pure Stock. White
Leghorns. Barred Rock. Randolph Ad-
ans, 6l7 n Main ST.
groom House for rent; East Park ave.
inquire A. 2. Ryon's store, Park ave,
and Main. tt
Horses clipped at Buzby's livery stables
81 each Satisfaction guaranteed. Geor-
gia ave. opp. Electric Station. &c
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1909-04-10
First Baptist Church

The Easter JOY will be emphasized IN
Ill of the services at the church next
sunday.
" Io31 the pastor will preach t.iv
sermon. Special music will be a feat
ure of this service. Solo, ''On the Cross.
and anthem Now is Christ Risen from
the Dead
2-3O, the Bible school, .'the school that :
liilerent,' vii lstudy and discuss thu
great themes relating to the ResTrec
ion. The Ladies Glass, the PhilatheaS
will meet at the parsonage, nnxt to tn.
.hurch.
At 7.30, the evening service will be in
.harge of the Bible school superiaten-
dents and the Bible school scholars with
their special music and recitations and
exercises.
The ordinance of baptism will be adj
ninistered to recent converts at one of
the services of the day