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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Coast and
Geodetic survey will undertake to ar
bitrate the Peary-Cook north pole
controversy providing Or. Cook re-
quest that il should do so.
In view of the fact that Peary has
been operating under the directions OF
the Geodetic survey, il will become the
duty of thai institution 20 compute his
notes without request from any one,
and Acting Superintendent Perkins
said today that If Cook should so de-
sire the survey would 60 owe his
papers also.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17
LONDON PRESS is
SUSPICIOUS OF COOK

WYNN
London. Sept. 10.-The direct challenge
to DIR. Cooks story that he reached the
pole April Il. 1908. cabled from Indian
Harbor by Commander Peary, has given
a marked impetus to the growing ten
dency In scientific as well as popular
circles TO regard the claims OF the
earlier arrival from the polar regions
with more than suspicion.
This dramatic message from Com
mander Peary,' says the Evening
Standard, which throws down In the
most emphatic n the fabric built
up so deliberately by DIR. Cook, prob
ably is the beginning of a dispute which
Will become historic"
The Westminster Gazette. says
Commander Peary's statement
brings the whole dispute to an acute
crisis and h atmosphere of the north
pole is become decidedly sultry, with,
stormy complications" adding that DIR.
Cooks lecture delivered at Copenhagen.
last night was not altogether convinc-
ing.
Anticipating a controversy. the Pail
Mall Gazette, remarks:
S far as Peary is concerned. there
is no question whatever OF the ac-!
curacy OF his statements. The veteran
explorer Is believed on his word. Ev-;
erybody feels that he has merely sue
ceeded in setting the crown OF COM
pleteness to the long and patient work
of his life. In the meanwhile DR..
Cook. in his lecture last night, did not
support his story with any proof what
ever"
In an editorial article the Evening
Standard Is even more outspoken than
in it's news columns. Referring to the
drastic character OF the bombshelIl
thrown by Commander Peary. 1t de-
clares hat Peary has sent a word ITO
shatter the pretenses of imposture, for
that Is the only meaning CO MS quite
unambigious message. This Peary has
lone because he Is convinced OF the
truth OF his own assertion. N because
he feels that the honorable page OF
Arctic exploration must at once be
cleared Of pretenses that could only
dishonor ii.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17

New York, Sept. to--commander
lPeary's dispatch from Indian Harbor
TO the Associated Press gives his first
impression concerning the claim Of Dr.
Cook that he reached the pole almost
! is6 ssar before p'ary' Or on AprA -
Peary's latest telegram Is hardly lessl
notable than his first announcements
which absorbed the attention OF thel
entire world, as IT gives concrete forml
TO the issue already vaguely outlined
in scientific quarters on the authentic-
ity of DIR. Cooks announcement, and
the question of priority In reaching
the pole. At the same time 1t Is the
first expression Of opinion OF any one I'M
a position to know the facts of the arc-l
tic region, on which DIR. Cooks claimSl
are based. Ii contains q direct intima-1
ton that Cook never reached the polol
at all.
The dispatch from Commander Pearyi
was responsive to ar inquiry sent byi
wireless telegraph by him TO IndianI
Harbor, following his first announced
ment.
Effort to Reach Peary.
The message received from Peary byt
the Associated Press at 1899 p. m. last
Monday came with such startling sud-
ienness that the most urgent measures
WV iAttttVhhotNiy daORtto ~ ~ III
its absolute authenticity. This was
quickly lone and the message was
traced to it's source and verified.
AT the same time al urgent dispatchI
was Immediately sent TO Commander
Peary by cable to Halifax, and thencal
by land lines and wireless to Indian
Harbor, asking him for additional par
informing him that DR.. Cook arrived
at Copenhagen September 4, claiming tol
have reached the pole April n, 1908.
This dispatch to Peary was sent
within a few minutes OF the receipt
of Peary's first telegram, announcing
his achievement. and 1t was evidently
the first word the explorer received
on coming within the range Of civiliza-
ton, that Cook had already set up the
claim of being the first d~fscoverer OF
the north pole.
Commander Peary's response there
fore embodies his views on first hear
ing the news that his announcement
OF the discovery of the pole was dis
puted by Cook.
Skepticism in Europe.
The attention OF Europe and Amer
lea continues to be centered IN the an
nouncement of the north pole ex-
plorers. DR.. Cooks lecture at Copen-
hagen last night, when he had ample
opportunity to su~bstantfate his claim.
was received there without Indications
that 1t was accepted as conclusive. and
this view Is again reflected today In
the skepticism reported from foreign
capitals.
Commander Peary's ship, the Roose-
welt, sailed from Indian Harbor at noon
today for Battle Harbor. Labrador,
where it Is expected tomorrow. and
from whence 1t proceeds to North
Sydney.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-17

WIFE or BISHOP DEAD.
bert Harris. wife OF Bishop Harris. OF
the Methodist Episcopal church. died at
her home today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
DAY
At 4 NIT !. ]. Lake LAKE:
FINE PROGRAMME is ARRANGED
FoR! NEXT TUESDAY,
y, ~ AUG. IL.

The next big excursion to Mt. Lake
park, Nd. will be on Tuesday. August
nth. whoa National Day" will be Gel.
ebratel. The greatest programme
ever offered on an excursion day is
promised for that day and many risi-t
tors are expected on this occasion.
The morning hour will be given to
"Jon,' the celebrated crayon artist.
and in the afternoon the famous
Weber Male Qunrtette will sing and
Governor Robert 3. Glenn. OF North
Carolina, will speak at 3 o'clock on
'The South and It's Possibilities" Al
night Miss Myrtle Shaw will render
several solcs. and Roslni. the noted
,juggler. will appear.
Trains will leave the park after the
programme. and low rates are offered
all along the route.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
oRdaNTosYn rE:AiK.


AoRGANToW. 4 Aug The sfrs;ts
annual race meet of Til MorEantownl
Fair Associate lon viii sbe held on sep.
ttemherFt2s to ctoo ber !, inclusive. Sec
Rotary W. vi Keener has closed the
entries for the four thotisanl-lollar
stake events. and 40 OF the best
horses in the country are listed. The
entries for the class events close ron
September 81, and for the RUNNING
races on the evening preceding the
event. In all. about two hundred horses
are entered to date. The programme
for the four daysis as follows:
Tuesday, 2:14 pace tclosed), stakes
$1,000; 2:27. trot, purse $500; 2:2o
pace. purse $500: running. A-mile
dash, $3.50.
n Wednesday, 2:23 trot tclosed), stake
$1,000: 2:25 pace. purse $500: 2:19
trqt, purse $500: running. mile dash.
$3.50.
Thursday. 1923 pace fclosed). stakq
$1,000: 2:l2 trot. purse $500: free-for-
all pace. purse $500; running. N-mle
dash. $3.50.
Friday. 2:17 trot tclosed). stake
$1,000: 2:17 pace. purse $500: 2:11
pace. purse $500: running. 1-G miles.
purse $500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
INE|RGEERl r MAY
STRlk A / SlgA'G| G.
STOCKHOLDERS OF c.tH.&.s DARE
ASKED TO AP r Owe ABSORB
As5 TON BY 3. e Q:
lt1nion As.oclated PrcEs.i

= .
CINCINNATI. Aug. TO- u. Pferpont
Morgan's plan for the reorganization
OF the Cincinnati. Hamilton aud Day
ton Railway Company and its merger
with the Baltimore and Ohio may
strike a snag'' ut the meeting of the
stockholders of the former road here
this afternoon. Il
According to Governor Harmon, who
is receiver of the; Cincinnati, Hamll-.
ton and Dayton, the proposed plan Of
reorganization cannot be carried out
without the consent Of secured and
other creditors. as well as the stock.
holders. The latter. Mt their meeting
today. will probably ratify the Morgan
project. although 1t is rnmorel that
some opposition may develop. II the
reorganization and merger should
have to be abandoned. a foreclosure
sale would be the only alternative.
At tolny's session thestockholders
will be asked to approve and authorize
the following measures:
A first and refuniling mortgage COW
cring the property now owned or here,
after acquired by the railway company
or any part thereof. to secure $15.000,.t
600 face amount OF four per cent SO.
year geld bonds OF the company to be
issued from time to time for refnntling
and other corporate purposes and the
Issue OF bonds of this company In ac-
corlance with such mortgage.
A general mortgage covering the
property now owned or hereafter nc
qnircd or any part thereof. secondary
to the foregoing. to secure @20.n00.no0
face amount of 20-ycar- bonds to be
raised for corporate purposes and the
issue OF the bonds Of this company in
accordance with trust agreement
supplemented to the trust agreement
dated January |. 1905. securing the
purchase money collateral trust Tour
per cent gold notes OF this company
and providing. among other things. for
the deposit OF first and refunling mort
gage bonds as security for said notes
and providing for the guarantee Of
said notes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
KING MEETS EMPEROR.


VIENNA. Aug. 10.-king Edward oil
England and Emperor Francis Joseph
of Austria, met at Oschl to-day. the
former stopping at that place while en-
route to MaIienfbasl. The meeting or
the monarchs is looked upon as ilaviag
great political importance and VIII
probably result In n better under
standing between England and Aus
tri1. 1t is known that the Kings visit
last year ended In futile discussions
and mutual embarrassment.
King Edward was accompanied by
Sir Charles Hlrlinge. and Francis
Joseph by Baron Ehrcnthal. Tho Bri.-
ish ambassador to Vienna and IL"
Anstrial ambassador TO London vera
also present
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
PROFESSOR SHAW
GOES TO CHICAGO
Well Known Musician Gets Fine Posi-
tion in Windy City and Leaves
to Begin His Duties.

!. HARRISBURG. Aug. 1O-Profcssor
Thomas ! Shaw. who has been !ocat-
ell III the Hughes building on Pike
street for the past yenr. left Monday
morning for Chicago. where he will
become the instructor OF n large or.
nhcstra. During his stay in this city
Professor Shaw made large number
of friends who greatly regret his leav-
ing. but who are glad to learn OF his
good fortune. innl extend best, wishes
In his new field of labor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
ARE PIGS KNUCKLEs FRUIT?
unlon Associated Press,

/, n" Union lAssOcIatcu Press.1 20
NEW YORK, AnE. 10.-EnterinE
pigs knuckIes as fruit. and other Pc
culhrities in the bookkeeping methods
of the purchasing department OF Belle
vue Hospital. are the basis of charges
against Michael j. Rickard, assistant
superintendent of the institution.
which were investigated Mt the regular
meeting of the board OF trustees today.
Richard urged that he had but follow
cd precedent In translating merchan-
he derived no pecuninry advantage
from the transaction.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
Grafton 10 100000 0 0 o-:3
Uniontown 20 0 O 3 O. o 0 0 0 0 Ii

Summary
Two base hits-Brennon. Phillips.
Cnriss.
Three base hits-Cnr!ss. McCloskey.
Double plays-FcrgllsOn to Bigger
to Rothemel to Fr;lnkenberry: Hinton
to R0thcnel to Bigger.
Hit by pitchcr--Hinton.
First base on balls-off Fletcher. i;
Roberts. ]; ,Raley. !: Cornelius. 2.
Struck out-by Fletcher. 9: Wallace.
Q: Roberts, Q.
l. Hits 1pportloned-oT Fletcher. In
3 1-3 innings: Wallace. III innings
Raley. & in . % Innings: Roberts. in
I: l.: innings; Cornelius 9 in % In
ninEs.
Umpire-Wctltlegc.
Time-2:26.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
anting Of the Clubs.

Today's Cameo.
Philadelphia ut Cincinnati.
Brooklyn ut Chicago.
Now York at st. Louis.
Boston at PittsbHrg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
UNioNToWN, q; GRAFTON, 3.

GRAFTON. Aug. 10.-Uniontown de-
feated the locals in fast game here
which went for II innings. The final
score WIS to 2 in favor OF the visi.
tors. Bath teams used Il relay OF pitch
ers and all pitchers were hit hard.
Score.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
MASONIC MEETING.

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug. 10.-Masons
from all over Georgia. Alabama. Flor
ida. Tennessee and North and Souta
Carolina are arriving In Atlanta to-ldF
for the Fifth District Convention o.
the order, opening tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
"DETEcTIVE sPARkES."

tUnion Associated Prcss.)
LONDON, Aug. 10.-Chales Froh-
mans new play, Detective Sparkes."
by. Michael Morton. In which Hattie
Williams will star in America. will be
given Il copyright performance In Lon.
don tonight
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
Observation-Disclosures.

tUnIon Associated Press)
Count Ccllorcdo Mansfield. lien
tenant in the Austrian army and a
leader in Viennese society, was mar
lich today to Countess Kolowrat kra-
towski.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Boston 1: Pittsbnrg 10.
Brooklyn q; Chicago O.
Philadelphia 8; Cincinnati Q.
New York a: st. Louis 3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10

Lady ION the bank1-My dear sir,
how did yo,l come to tumble an?
Man lin water)-A1y dear madam.
to be frank. I didn't come to tumble
i'm came to skntc-Thc Bystantler.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
Annual Picnic.

The annual picnic Of Seaton Camp
No. 5000. r. N. of a.. will be held at
Traction Park on Wednesday. August
11th. A delightful time is assured
those attending.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
shut OUT FOR
!. |. LSVI d J.
sLccAl TEAM GOT BAG AT sW'EE,
NY,,s BUNCH GOOD YES y.
iTERDAY. "a

F'all1nnnt won the diamond contest
syesterd ay by the score OF 2 to o. VIII,
siis gave the Hunters Eix passes to first
and the errors OF Hagan and Meyers
saideI8 ia fanqnlsliing the Cookers.
III was q game where there was 1T
tle stick work. 81 Hunt was In fine fet-
! tie ma permitted sibut five hits. Cal al.
8 i.pun. the 5narl batter, managed to get
I d. double saeker. Hunt pitcher a fine
game.
Willis held the Hunters down to
two b It's bit ne threw too many wide.
ofE the. late. 81 E;,i1 Z, n
Several times the Cookers had
chnnce to- score and the situation look
ell most dangerous for the Hunters
bit fortunately the horseshoes were
Stnrned the. wrong way. Score:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
FARMERS IN SESSION.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, Aug. To.
Practical instruction In the science
OF agriculture will be given the Viz
s!nia farmers in attendance to-day ut
the session OF the State Farmers In
stitute.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Detroit /: Philadelphia Z.
Chicago i: Boston 2.
Cleveland O: New York ..
st. Louis s: Washington 7.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
PA. i. EEAGu e..
Yesterdays Results.
sFair1nont "a i; connell svllles q. n!
Uniontown4 II Grafton 9 : = 7 innings!
standing 81 the Clubs.
d. Today's Games.
Connellsvllle at Fairmont.
Uniontown at Grafton.

INA tTo-r1orroW's Games.
Z Connellsville Mt Falrnsont.
Uniontown at Grafton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
stan dina of the Clubs,

Today's Games.
Detroit at philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
: Chicago ut Boston.
st. Louis mt washington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-08-10
5cONNELIsVlILE ABB. X. II. P. a. e.

Summary
! Two base ,init-Calllonn.
Sacrifice hits-EaEan. Dunn.
Stolen base O'ATalley.
First base on balls-off Hunt, 2; OFT
Willis. 6.
Struck ont by, Hunt. s; Willis. /.
Is5 Left on bases-Fairmont, 4: Con.
&nellsvllle. g. ss,s q
Time :15.
"a new ne-actI play Is called THE
Devil, the Servant and the Man"
Arizona republican., 1909-12-01
THE TIE-UP COMPLETE.
Only Passenger Trains Leaving Pacific
 Northwest

. Seattle, Nov. 30.-All switchmen em- ployed on Pacific coast terminal ponts by the Northern Pacific. the Chicago. Milwaukee and Puget Sound. and the Great Northern railways went on strike at o'clock tonight. follow ing the action of the officers of the switchmen's union in calling out all men employed on the northern trans continental lines west of St. Paul and Duluth. AS result of the walkout not wheel is turning in the terminal yards of Seattle, Tacoma. Everett or Bellingham
 The roads are making no effort to- night to move freight trains except stock trains, devoting the attention to transcontinental passenger service. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern are bulleting eastbound pas senger trains to leave on time Trains that have been made up since 6 o'clock have been got to gether by the terminal superintendents and their assistants
 Several hundred switchmen are af- fected in the Pacific northwest by the strike order In Seattle 200 men are out. Tacoma reports 100 more; Ever ett 300 and advices received from di- vision points in the mountains indi- cate that the switchmen have obeyed the orders to strike and no freight is moving out of yards.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-01
If HOWELL SAID 50
 II MUST BE 50
COMMENT OF FORMER SEcRE-
 TARY GAGE.
Regarding an Interview Rejecting Upon
 Himself.

Denver. Nov. 30.-"Even though MT Howell's testimony might be construed to prove me a rascal, which it won't l wohld still bear witness to his truth and honesty. If he says I sent Wake man to Havermeyer-a ,man whom, undoubtedly gave such direction to Wakeman.' declared former Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage. who is in Denver today accompanied by his bride on honeymoon trip.
 w. B. Howell, when MT Gage was in the cabinet, was assistant secretary of the treasury and now is general ap- praiser of the customs department. Wilbur r. wakeman. former apprais- CT of the customs department. alleged that he laid evidence of crookedness before MT. Gage, and MT. Gage direct ed him to submit all his proofs to H. O. Havermeyer. president of the American Sugar Refining company, with my compliments"
 Wakeman's statements have been corroborated by Howell. Mir. Gage in sists that there was nothing significant in his having given such an order at the time to Wakeman.
 What Mir. Howell may say is truth. or his careful recollection of the truth ' said MT. Cage today. "I could not be- lieve at that tinIe,' Mir Gage con- tinued. that the head of such a big. important corporation would stoop to petty thievery and bribery. and my na- tural inclination would be to lay the matter before a man I considered an honorable business gentleman. and give him an opportunity to ferret out the crime.
 My recollection of Wakeman is that he was a little inclined to be rattle brained. but put two detectives on the clues he furnished and don't believe anything conclusive was found out"
Arizona republican., 1909-12-01
BIDS OPENED TODAY
 FOR BIS PRIZE FIGHT THEY AGGREGATE MORE THAN
 s1,ooo, 900.
Only Five of Thirty seven Are Re-
 garded as Probabilities.

New York. Nov. 3O-"Fight promot- CTS" with bids in their pockets aggre- gating more than a million dollars will go to Hoboken, x. J., tomorrow where the bias will be opened at II o'clock for the worsc's championship heavyweight prize fight between James J. Jeffries. the retired and un- defeated champion. and Jack Johnson. the negro title holder. Thirty-fiye bids have been received, although not all are taken seriously-some by mail, some by wire, and some delivered in person. They range in amount from sl50.000 credited to Billy Garon of St. Louis. to S50. 1000. an amount prom ised by six promoters.
 Gossip in sporting circles tonight sits the longs list down to five prob able contenders-Eddie Graney. James Coffroth and Jack Gleason. all of San Francisco: Tom McCarey of Los An geles and Tex Rickard. of the west generally. McCarey has offered s75.- 900 for the fight. it is understood while the others mentioned, in their own words. ''are bringing a wagon load of coin ready to outbid every body else, or. at least. to offer the best all-around inducements. They are here in person and are in earnest
Arizona republican., 1909-12-01
ST. CRO|X PASSENGER
 sTARTlES INSPECTORS
He Says No Attempt Was Made to
 Save the Steamer.

San Francisco, Nov. 30.-Henry Thomas. who was a passenger on the steamer St. Croix at the time of her destruction by fire. caused something of a sensation today before the federal inspectors Investigating the disaster when he charged that no attempt was made to subdue the flames, the crew of the vessel devoting themselves to manning the life boats.
 He declared that he saw members ot the crew running about the decks tossing bottles of liquor into boats while the fire hose lying uncoiled on the saloon deck was neglected and no water was run through them.
 Thomas said that he noticed smoke in the dining saloon before the fire was reported and he called the atten- ton of the stewards and walters to it He said this was about 12:10 p. m. and that fire extinguishers were not put into action until 12:45. The testimony today did not serve to throw any light upon the cause of the fire.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-01

ference with Messrs. Knapp and Neil was begun, despite the understanding reached at the conference and without the knowledge either of the managers committee or the mediators, a strike order was issued by the switchmen's committee, directing the switchmen of the thirteen northwest railroads td cease work at 6 D. m. November 30, in the event that their full demands were not conceded.
 This violation of good faith so embarrassed the negotiations that successful mediation became impossi- ble and led to demand by Messrs. Knapp and Neill. addressed to both the managers committee and the switchmen, that the cohtroversy be submitted to arbitration under the terms of the Erdnlan act To this proposal the mapagers' committee gave its willing assent, but the switchmen absolutely declined it."
 Speaking for the switchmen to- night. President Hawley said: We have had no further communication from the railroad officials The switch men have been fair in their requests. We want an advance of six cents an hour in pay and the elimination of overtime and Sunday work as far as possible, and our request for double pay for overtime is in the nature of A penalty more than anything else. as we want to discourage overtime, Sunday and holiday work.
 We also ask for a modification of the physical requirements and the age limit rules. Examinations for em- ployment on the railroads now are as rigid as those required for service in the regular army.
 have never seen the time when the men were so thoroughly organized and ready for concerted action as in the present instance. This strike will result in the most complete tie up of railroad traffic in the territory affect ed that has ever been known, not even eXceptin the great strike of 1894 From now on. not switch engine will move in the territory between the head of the Lakes and the Pacific coast.
 The switchmen greatly regret the action they have been forced to take We did not wish a strike, and used every reasonable means to avoid one And am quite positive that if we had to deal only with the officials of the northwestern roads instead of with the general committee, we would have reached an amicable agreement"