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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

duce if he is acting under normal con- ditions. l must say it surprises me. We were always on the most friendly terms. Until I know of the condi- tions under which this alleged affidavit wa smade I will make no specific re- ply to it. My account of the trip has been published. For the present it is the bald statement of one man against another. If an expedition of experienced mountaineers will follow the route that I took and will go to the top of Mount Mckinley they will find there the records which I de- posted on attaining the summit of the mountain in the manner described in my book, TO. the Top of the Con tinent.' .
 Some Light on the Affair.
 q have always had the most com plete. confidence in Burrill and can not comprehend why he should have sworn to such a story. The fact that General Hubbard is proprietor of The Globe throws a light on the affair which was not previously apparent. shall see Barrill, l hope, when I reach New York. but I do not known when or where.
 Tt appears to me that there was money behind his statement He was perhaps annoyed that he had not been paid his wages. but that was not my fault, and I remedied the matter as soon as l got back from the pole"
 Hearty Reception at Atlantic City.
 Dr. Cook met with a hearty recep- tion here. Several thousand persons cheered him as he stepped out of the station. A military guard of honor composed of the City Troop presented arms as he entered his carriage and the troops acted as the explorers es- cort through, the city. A reception was held at the Hotel Marlborough Blen- helm, at which the members of the city council were presented to Dr. Cook by Mayor Stoy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
HALLE CLUB MEETING.
New Vice President Eiected-Enter-
 tainment by Stunt Club.

The monthly business meeting of the Halle club, followed by a delightful entertainment, was held Thursday evening in the club rooms at No. 142 Main street. At the business meeting Miss Alice Stevenson was elected vice president to take the place of Miss Elsie Kenerson, who is now residing out of town. Tickets for the Japanese fete and chrysanthemum show and also the big ball, both coming next month, were distributed, and both these events were discussed < Announcement was made of the next social evening in two weeks, at which whist will prob ably be the entertainment
 After the business meeting the Stunt club of this city gave an enthusiastic ally applauded entertainment before an audience of about 120 The girls in the club rendered the following pro- gramme: Goblin dance, interpretation of Isadore Dumpcan, Nicolene. song entitled Obadiah Swing Me Higher, a recitation called the Jabberwock. a solo, I'm Tired of Living Without You, and the Buggieboo.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Board of Trade Meetino.

The next monthly meeting of the Norwich Board of Trade will be held at Buckingham Memorial Saturday even- ing at So'clock. A short business meet ing will be followed by a stereopticon lecture by William H. Holman, director of the museum of safety and sanita- ton of New York. The purpose of this lecture is to familiarize business men, manufacturers and their employees with methods used in foreign countries to prevent accidents and to control voca- tional diseases. This lecture is deliv- cred at the request of Judge E. H. Gary, president of the United States Steel corporation. It will be interest ing and educational to all. Refresh ments will be served.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
DR. COOK AND HIS EskIMos.
He Says They Will Be Brought Here to Disprove Peary Stories-His Own Claim Based on His Data.

Philadelphia. Oct. 14--Dr. Frederick A. Cook. the Arctic explorer arrived here today from Buffalo, and hxill leave this afternoon for Atlantic City where he will be a guest tonight at dinner given by the National Hard ware. association. Speaking for pub lication, he saidl today:
 There is a mistaken impression among the public that I am bringing the Eskimos to New York to prove that have been at the pole. The real reason of their coming here is to dis prove the story they were made to tell by Commander Peary and his party. They certainly will assist me by giv- ing evidence that they have been to the pole with me, but I rely on my own data to prove my claim"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

New York. Oct. 14.-The Globe this afternoon prints a copy of the affi- davit made by Edwin N Barrill. who accompanied D. Frederick A. Cook at the time he announced his reaching the summit of Mount Mckinley. The affidavit was made before a notary public at Tacoma Wash, on October 4, and has just been received in New York BarriIrs affidavit states in ef- feet that he was the only person pres ent with Dr.. Cook on the date when he claims to have reached the sum init of Mt. Mckinley, that they did not in fact reach the summit and the. nearest point to the summit reach ed was at least fourteen miles dis tant from the summit of that noun tain. the elevation at no time exceed ing 10000 feet. EarriIss affidavit also, brings into question a number of the photographs which Dr. Cook has giv- en as representing the summit and other high attitudes of Mt Mckinley. corroborated by Photographer Miller.
 Seattle, Wash. Oct. 14.-Walter P. Miller of this city, photographer of Dr. Cooks Mount Mckinley expedi- tion, has made an affidavit corroborat- ing the sworn statement of Edward Barrill, published in the New York Globe today. When shown BarrilIs statement, Mir. Miller said it was cor rect. Miller says he has photographs and maps that fully confirm the state ment of Barrill.
 New York Influence at Work.
 The aff1davits of Barrill, Miller and others were sworn to in the. office of James NJ. Ashton, an attorney of Ta- coma, who was retained by certain interests in New York, said to be the Peary Arctic club. to investigate the alleged ascent of the great Alaska peak by Dr. Cook.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Southport Stores surslarI..d.

stores were entered here last night. At the market of William Becker the entrance was effected through a win- dow. The thieves rified the cash reg ister, and there are evidences that they were preparing to work upon the safe when frightened away. At the. store of William II. Jennings. the cash register was broken and small amount of money taken. together witL several articles of merchandise.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Third Assistant Postmaster General te
 Resian.

Washington, Oct 14.-Discouraged in his search for health in the dry climate of the Southwest. Third Assistant Post master General Lawshe announced to- day to the heads of the bureaus in hie division that he intended to resign from the postofiice department The written resignation. it is understood. will be forwarded to Secretary to the President Carpenter tomorrow. but President Taft was notified today of Mir. Lawshe's decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Close of Bazaar.

The closing night of the harvest home festival Thursday evening at the Mckinley avenue A. M. E. Zion church was we'll attended. A brief musical programme which included chorus numbers and duet by Mrs. Hattie Reed and Miss Idella Scott was given. The address of the evening was by the presiding elder Rev. R. K. Ball. U. D.. of New Jersey who spoke inspiringly and the pastor.' Rev. ". H. Eley. also made a short address. Mrs Hattie Reed was the mistress of ceremonies. Tbe church has been trying to raise, s100 by the festival but 1t was stated Thursday evening that it was thought they would come somewhat short of that amount.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
TAFT AT GRAND CANYON
 OF THE COLORADO
President Lsft Lste Last Night ts l Meet Diaz on Saturday.

Grand Canyon. Arizouna. Oct. il.- A picnic lunch at Grand View, a sun- set trip to Hopi Point and a stage ride of 35 miles riding made up Prcs- ident Taft's stay at the Grand Cam yon of the Colorado today.
 The president tonight was the guest of honor of Governor Sloan of Arizona at a formal dinner at Eltovar hotel and left at il p. m. for Albuquerque. en route to Fl Paso, Texas where on Saturday morning he will meet Preai- dent Diaz of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Suit Against the City.

A suit against the city for s5,0O0 damages has been brought by c. w. Comstock, alleging that it was neces- sary to take down and rebuild the re- taining wall in his property in Pond street because of the city's failure to provide for the carrying off of sur face water which was diverted into Pond street The gutter in front of his property he claims was allowed to become blocked so as to damage his property
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Preliminary Enrolment in Yale Aea-
 den,ic Freshman Class.

New Haven. Conn, Oct. 14.-The pres Iiminary enrolment in the Yale aca- demic freshman class shows a total of 345 men and the Sheffield freshman class 407. The total enrolment in the academic department is 1.254 and the total in the Sheffield Scientific school 997. This is a decrease in the academ- ic department of last year of 19. and a slight increase in the Sheffield Scien- tifc school. There are 125 professors on the faculty. 72 assistant professors, IA instructors and n assistant in- structors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Connecticut Shore Fishermen Organize
 for Mutual Protection.

Noank, Conn.,, Oct. 14.-A meeting of fishermen along the Connecticut shore and Block Island met here tonight and organized for mutual protection, espe- cially in the lobster industry, over which there has been much difficulty of late. The following officers were elected: President, Capt B. w. La than; vice president. Capt. Edward Woodmansee; secretary. John F. IA- than; treasurer M. J. Chester.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Sudden Death of Meriden Gas Light
 Go. Foreman.

Meriden. Conn. Oct. f4--Duane Searle. aged 6s, foreman for the Mer- iden Gas Light company. telephoned his physician this evening to come at once, that he was suffering from a hemorrhage of the lungs. When the doctor reached Mir. Searle's home MT. Searle was dying. He lived but twen- ty minutes after sending the telephone message. He was alone in the house when taken III. Mrs. Searle being out calling. Deceased had suffered from tuberculosis for several years. but of late seemed to be better. He had been at work during the day
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Queenstown. Oct. 14.-John O'Calla ghan, national secretary, and Capt. Edward O. Condon, the delegates from the United Irish league of the United States, who have just concluded a suc- cessful tour of Ireland sailed for home were given demonstrative farewell by a large party. which included the na- tionalist members of the house of commons and others, representative of various political and labor organiza tions in Ireland.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Steamer Empress of Ireland Struck
 Submeroed Wreck

Montreal. Que. Oct. 1.-The steam CT Empress of Ireland, Liverpool for Quebec. struck a submerged wreck off Cape Chatte today and stove hole in her bows. She is coming up the river under her own steam and will arrive at Quebec tomorrow. She carries HOO passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Lr ceorce A. Fritoh Rearrested.

Detroit. Mich, Oct l4-Dr. George A. Fritch was rearrested late today in connection with the Maybelle Mill man mystery of Ecorse creek. The doctors rearrest followed a searching interrogation today of Joseph w. Leach, an automobile driver, who is being held also as a witness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
AFFIDAVIT MADE
 BY PHOTOGRAPHER MILLER
Who Accompanied the Cook Expedi- ton to Mount Mckinley.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 14-WaIter P. Miller, photographer of the Cook ex- petition to Mount Mckinley in 1906, made the following afffdayit today, which Is published by the Seattle Times:
 MT. MilIer's Signed Statement.
 r'I was member of the Dr. Cook Mount Mckinley expedition that left Seattle in June, 1903, for Alaska. for kinley. In the party were Dr. Fred eTick A Cook. Robert S. Dunn. Ralph l. Shainwald. Fred Printz and my self. After making two attempts to scale the mountain that year and fail ing. we returned to Seattle.
 ~on May IT. 1906, Dr. Cook again left Seattle with party for Alaska for the purpose of climbing Mount Nc Kinley. In that party were Dr. Cook, Herschell Parker. Russell w. Por- ter Belmore Brown, Ed Barrill Fred Printz. $. P Beecher and myself We landed at Tyonek on Cooks inlet, about May 2S, 1906, with twenty pack horses and a power boat for the Su- sitana river. Barrill, Printz and Beecher took the pack outfit overland and met us on the headwaters of the Yentna about 120 miles from Cook in Jet
 After exploring the country there for a suitable route to Mount McKin- ley, the ascent was abandoned for that year and our party divided Profes- sor Parker returning to New York; Porter, the topographer staying in that vicinity for the purpose of map ping the country. Brown and Beech CT went to the Matunaska and Printz and I to the Kechatna on hunting trip.
 Cook, Barrili and man named Docking left in the launch, going down the Yentna and up the Usitana. up the where they left the boat From the time Cook and Barrill left us at the headwaters of the Yentna when Printz and I started on OUT hunting trip Iin- til we met them at Sasitna station September 22 know nothing of their movements except what was told me by. Barrill.
 whenever I asked BarrilI concern ing the ascent he always referred me to Cook.
 "'Ask the doctor about it. he would answer: he told me not to say any thing about it.
 Cook told the story of the ascent to us several times on the way out. Later I met Barriu in Missoula, where he told me. the facts of the trip. He said neither he nor Dr. Cook Iudut lIlC euIIlihllL, Vhl 1uOullt nANIlAllty and pointed out to me on the map the different camps and the point which Cook claimed was the summit of Mount Mckinley. This point Is fully twenty miles from the summit.
 "A fortnight ago I was asked by an attorney for an exploration club, with Headquarters in New York, to bring Barrill and Printz to Tacoma for the purpose of making aff1davits as to the actual facts of the trip to Mount Mckinley. These afidavits have been made.
 T met Barrill in Seattle on May Is. 1908 I knew nethine of him up to that time. Fred Printz was head packer for the expedition and took Barrin along as an assistant. I had not particular reason to dpubt Cooks word at the time we Joined him after our hunting trip and he told us he had been to the top of Mount Mc- KinIey. The feat hardly seemed pos sible, but gave the matter little thought until BarrilI told me the point 1 they actually reached:
 (Signed)
 "WALTER P MILLER"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Body Found Floating Identified.

Bridgeport, Conn. Oct. 14.-Ths body of the unknown young man found float ing in the local harfbor yesterday was today identified as that of A. J. Myers Of Bridgeport. Myers came to this city from Danbury to visit a girl friend. A quarrel followed and it is assumed that he committed suicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Eatallv Kicked by Horse.

New Haven. Conn, Oct. 14.-John MannilIa, 39 years old, of Waterbury, died tonight at St. Raphael's hospital from the result of injuries received during the Columbus day parade. when he was kicked by horse. The body will be taken to Waterbury tomor- rA.u
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Steamship Arrivals.

Al Southampton. oct. IS; Teutonic, from New York.
 At Naples. Oct. IL: Modanns, from New York.
 Al Plume. Oct 12: Uitonis- fr~n New York
 Al Triest. Oct. 10: Martha wssh- ington. from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Norwich Business Mems Association.

meeting of the Norwich Business Mems association was held Thursday evening at the Buckingham Memorial and adjourned for week after talk ing oyer plans for active work this fall In the absence of President Thomas F. Burns. the meeting was eondueted by Secretary c. w. Pear sna
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

London ls.., s.soo saxieabs
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Billiard Go. Asks for Increase in Cap
 itaI Stoek.---

Hartford. .Oct. 14-rhe Billiard Co. of Meriden today filed Eth the sec retary of state papers asking for an increase in capital stock of from s50,- 00O to s2.000.00O. The papers wgre signed by John L. Billiard, l.. l.. And Samuel Hemingway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Inventory at AImshou.e.

For the first time in fourteen years, Rccording to First Selectman Lill- bridge an inventory-is being taken at the aimshouse. Attorney T. J. Kelly has the latter in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

She-Oh. George. you've broken your pronisei The Cheerful One Never mind. desrie; I'll make you an- other Comic Cuts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Hartford Armory Dedication Nov. f2

Hartford. Conn, Oct 14.-At a meeting of the arsenal and armory commission here today the date of the dedication was set for November 12 at 5.30 in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Brussels, Oct. 1.-The socialists to- day declared a boycott against Spanish goods and resolved to keep the flag at the execution of Ferrer is avenged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Gabled Paragraphs

Bergen. Norway, Oct. 14.-The Nor wegian steamship Sterk. small freighter, foundered today off Moide. The crew of twelve men was lost.
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 ATen Year Old Boy Was Arrested for passing a counterfeit half dollar. Japanese Teachers Are Reported to be raiding the seal rookeries of Alas ka.
 Carlos C. Alden, Governor Hughes legal adviser. has resigned on account of i'll health.
 Many Applicants Are After the Place river commission.
 The American Colony at Buenos Ayres Is to present Argentina with a state of Washington.
 The Chamber of Commerce indorsed the plan to secure the next aviation meet for College park.
 Three Employees in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing may be busted for hazing a newcomers
 The Mercury Sank to 17 Degrees above zero at Norfolk. Neb according to the government thermometer.
 The Villagers of Paoioosa, Russia,
  treated and killed three women. !" ChanIer Hale of Maine, a son of Senator Hale, assumed the duties of third assistant secretary of state.
 A Petition Asking President Taft for clemency toward Charles w. Morse, the former banker, is being prepared. The Large Guayule Rubber Factory at Marathon. Tex. has passed into the hands of the Continental Rubber com pany.
 Husbands of All Kinds and Shapes and sizes and conditions of servitude will be on display Saturday evening at Chicago.
 A Number of Aeroplsnes Exhibited in Paris were seized on the charge that they infringed on the Wright Brothers patents. t~
 Gov. T. M. Campbell and military staff left Austin for Fl Paso, where he will extend an official welcome to . A Warrant Was Issued for L. l.. Bailey. a money lender of Denver charging violation of a law passed by the last legislature.
 Albany, N. Y., Was Selected as the next meeting place of the supreme divan of the Order of the Alhambra before it adjourned,
 John l. Waterbury Was Elected a director of the Pacific Coast company at the annual meeting of the stock holders in Jersey City.
 The Court of Appeals Again Failed to render its decision in the contempt case against Samuel Gompers. John Mitchell and Frank Morrison.
 Visits Were Made to the Clearing house, sub treasury and stock ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Visits Were Made to the Clearing house. sub treasury and stock ex- change of New York by the honorary commercial commissioners of Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
RECORDS DEPOSITED
 AT SUMMIT OF PEAK
Dr.. Cook Cannot Understand Why < Bsrrill Made Such statsment.

Atlantic City. N. J., oct 14. Ex- pressing astonisiiinent at the state ment of Edward Bsrrill. fDr Cook maintained today that he asefnded7 10 the summit Of 4I0uBt AIcKiplsy and that if an expeditlon will follow the route. he took itswih md the records deposited ey hifn ats the summit of the peak. Relerripg to Barrilfs Representative of the Associated Press:
 Always on Friendly Terms.
 T cannot really understand why statexrant as the pewerspers repro
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The Mercury Sank to 17 Degrees above zero at Norfolk. Neb.. according to the government thermometer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The Court of Appeals Again Failed to render its decision in the contempt case; against Samuel Gompers. John Mitchell and Frank Morrison
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Husbands of All Kinds and Shapes and sizes and conditions of servitude will be on display Saturday evening at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Japanese Teachers Are Reported to be raiding the seal rookeries of Alas ka.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Three Employees in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing may be busted for hazing a newcomer!
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Mcriden.--qeorge Dickinson had his jaw broken by 9 kick from a horse several days ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

s. K. Howard of Gettysburg, s. D., has been for some time working on the model of a boat by which he believes he can revolutionize traffic on western rivers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Carlos C. Alden, Governor Hughes legal adviser. has resigned on account of i'll health.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

And anyhow H seems a pity that the souvenir hunters didn't get away with Feary's megsphone. --- --.----
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The Large Guayule Rubber Factory at Marathon. Tex. has passed into the hands of the Continental Rubber com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Henry L. James, Secretary of the American embassy at Rio de Janeiro. was married at Valparaiso to Anita Adrian. Chilean woman. noted for her beauty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

A Ten Year Old Boy Was Arrested for passing a counterfeit half dollar.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

A Number of Aeroplanes Exhibited in Paris were seized on the charge that they infringed on the Wright Brothers patents. f
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Gov. T. M. Campbell and military staff left Austin for Fl Paso, where he will extend an official welcome to President Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Many Applicants Are After the Place as civilian member of the Mississippi river commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Chanler Hale of Maine, son of Senator Hale. assumed the duties of third assistant secretary of state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

l, A Warrant Was Issued for l.. l.. Bailey. a money lender of Denver, charging violation of law passed by the last legislature.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The Villagers of Paoloosa, Russia, lynched seven men who brutally nIal- treated and killed three women.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
Condensed Telegrams

Secretary NseeIf Will Take Part in the republican campaign in Virginia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Germany frowns on skyscrapers or approaching them.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

A Petition Asking President Taft for clemency toward Charles w. Morse, tine former banker, is being prepared.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15
DID NOT CLIMB MT. M'kINLEY''
Party Not Nearer than Fourteen Miles to Top
 of Alaska Mountain
SWORN STATEMENT BY DR. COOKS GUIDE

Affidavit Made Before Notary Public at Tacoma Wash, on Oct 4, Just Received in g. York-Exporer As tonshed at Statement Made by Guide Edward Barrill Guide is Soon Coming East, Says Dr. Cook When the Whole Matter will be Explained.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The Blast Furnaces, at Besssnner. Ala. were closed down when negro employees walked out following shoot ing affray in which two negroes were hurt
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The Chamber of Commerce indorsed the plan to secure the next aviation meet for College park.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

Albany, N. Y, Was Selected as the next meeting place of the supreme divan of the Order of the Alhambra before it adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

The American Colony at Buenos Ayres is to present Argentina with a state of Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-15

John l. Waterbury Was Elected a director of the Pacific Coast company at the annual meeting of the stock holders in Jersey City.