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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

"a fire-eating Spanish officer at Ha-
vana, challenged Gen. Fitz Hugh
Lee and Capt. Sigsby to duel.
The Americans could not take up
any such proposition. as they were
too busy killing off Spaniards, in
the legitimate way, but Pavese Of
fered to fight Carranza.
The next day Carranza went on
IA vacation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

look after his training. Dare is a
little fellow. with a noddle full of
wiseness where physical develop
ment and bodily conditioning is
concerned, and he handles the big
|actor-fighter as no one else can.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

Isn't Jack Johnson the boss
lemon squeezer thought
Proof that he is found in the
declaration that he Is to fight Al
Kaufman, the California heavy
weight.
Kaufman has never done any
thing to quality him for the finals
of heavyweight tournament, let
alone meet up with the world g
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

champion in a titular engagement
However, by agreeing to meet De.
laney's meal ticket, johnson
shakes off the wolves for a time
and can go to England and fill his
vaudeville dates.
The next worlds heavyweight
championship battle promises tt
be the finest of quintz picking ex
hihitions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14
MARATHON CLAIMS
ANOTHER VICTIM

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PITTSBURG, Pa, April IA
William H. Howiek. aged IT, is
dead as the result of a Marathon
race in which he participated
three weeks ago. Howick attend
ed the public schools of this city
and was in excellent health before
the race in which he was an easy
winner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14
JOHNSON LAUGHS
At KAUFmAN'S
WORK

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, April 14.-Al
Kaufman defeated Toni Ross on
points in 10-round fight here
last night. Jack Johnson saw the
fight and laughed at the efforts of
the would-be champion. Kauf-
man showed he is not in Johnson's
class at all.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14
JACK JOHNSON AS NAPOLEON.

On the first day after landing
at Vancouver, johnson started ca
vorting out in Stanley Park, like
the regular village cut-up.
One of his eccentric poses was
when he stood by the side of his
wife against a hollow tree and
played" Napoleon.
Here is the result, as shown by
an enterprising photographer who
was on hand.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

Shades OF the historic past, but
here'a . scorcher! Jack Johnson
- Napoleon.
n the returns ever get to that
unmeasured void where the spirit
of the real Bonaparte, he of the
eD0w1 and slight stoop, Is fitting
about. there Is slight doubt but
'thn< johnson will be visited by q
vory indignant "hant."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

Muslin wear at w. 8. Hartzell
e Co., 939 Tao. av. zee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
Games Yesterday.

For fishing tackle go to e. e.
Peterson, 924 Tacoma av. sss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-14

Wall Paper. Meyers Co.. si7 9.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
SAYS he BRIBED
POLICE OFFICIAL
CHlCAGOAN Is ACCUSED BY
SALOON KEEPER
WITNESS PAID FOR PROTECTION,
HE ALLEGES
Testimony of Liquor Dealer at Trial
in the Windy City Looks Dark
for, oesPIaines Street
Inspector
tBy Associated Press,l

CHICAGO, Sept. 1O.-Payment of
bribe money to Edward Mccain, while
he was inspector of police at the Des-
PLANES station for the protection of
illegal establishments, was testified to
at McCann's trial today by Louis
Frank a member of the saloon firm
of Frank Bros, and one of the prin-
cipal witnesses for the state.
Frank testified that he first met Nc
Cam in the inspectors office in March,
1908, through Police Sergeant Charles
Hawkins and that later the inspector
sent for him. He said the inspector
asked him to collect money which the
proprietors of illegal establishments
would bring to him.
"They were to pay me $50 from each
house." said Frank.
did you ever pay McCann this
graft money anywhere but at the sta
tion?"
Eyes, at his home. 1 met with Max
Plummer. Some woman was arrested,
charged with pandering. I went to
the inspectors room and told him that
Plummer wanted him to fix 1t up so
the woman would not be sent to prison.
sDfcCann told me it would cost $500 if
he did. I went out and told Plummer
what the inspector said and Plummer
said he could only pay $3.50. 1 went
and told Mccain. He agreed and I
got the money from Plummer."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
COPYRIGHTED NEWS
HELD TO BE ILLEGAL

NEW YORK. Sept. 10.-Judge Hand
in the United States circuit court set
tied a novel legal controversy today
bearing on Commander Peary's discov-
cry of the north pole, in favor of the
New York Sun and the New York
World, defendants in proceedings
brought by the New York Times.
Yesterday the Times obtained tenn
porary injunction restraining the Sun
and World from printing any of Peary' S
cabled account of his discovery, which
he had agreed to furnish exclusively to
the Times, but the court held today
that the Times copyright was not
legally holeproof and dissolved the re-
straining order.
The Sun and the World on Thursday
obtained by way of London, where it
appeared in the London Times by
agreement with the New York Times,
verbatim account of Peary's brief
resume of his discovery, and printed it
here. Immediately the Times took legal
steps to stop this.
A copy of Peary's contract, which
was submitted to the court set forth
that the explorer received $4,000 from
the Times to be considered as loan,
which was to be repaid out of the pro-
ceeds of the Times syndicate accounts
of his discovery. Failing to reach the
pole, he was TO refund the full amount.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
REFUSES TO SAY If
COOK MADE ASCENT

HAMILTON, Mont, Sept 10
Whether DR.. Frederick A. Cook scaled
the heights of Mount Mckinley or
failed to do So Ed Burrill, who was a
guide with the Cook party, refuses
to say.
Burrill when seen here today by a
representative of the Associated Press
decried the controversy into which Dr.
Cook and Commander Peary have pc
come entangled, and he especially de-
nounced the action of the other mem
bers of the Cook party on the Mckinley
trip for statements they have MADE IN
reiation to that affair.
II of course was the only man with
DR.. Cook at the time in question, and
the statements made by other members
of the party regarding the ascent OF
the peak are not made of their own
personal knowledge.
But I don't see what that trip has
to do with his discovering the north
pole Whether DIR. Cook did or did not
climb Mount Mckinley would not prove
whether he discoyered the pole or not.
81 do not care TO be drawn into this
controversy at this time, but at the
proper time I will make my statement
regarding the Mount Mckinley trip.
Il am preparing this statement now
from the diary which shows just what
happened during each day of the trip.
This statement / propose to put into
the form of an affidavit, and when DR..
Cook comes back to the United States
I will give this statement to the public.
Until that time / have no statement
to make"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
PEARY TO TAKE PART IN BIG
HUDsoN-FULToN NAVAL SHOW

SYDNEY, Sept. 1O.-Herbert l..
Bridgeman, who is here to meet Peary
today arranged for the Roosevelt to
take part in the Hudson Fulton naval
parade.
He wired the exposition management
asking for a position and received the
following reply:
Hudson Fulton celebration commits
sion proud to have Peary Arctic clubs
steamer with north pole in naval pa
rade. Hearty congratulations.
"E. H. HALL, assistant secretary"
The probability is, Mr.. Bridgehian
says, that the Roosevelt will reach New
York in time to participate. Ques-
toned cancerning the report that the
yacht John R. Bradley, which con-
veyed DIR. Cook to Greenland, would be
in the parade, Mr.. Bridgeman said it
had been sold, but could be entered by
it's new owners.
he declared, however that if the
Cook yacht was given a place in the
parade, the Roosevelt certainly would
not participate.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11

will not be forthcoming until next year,
according to advices from Copenhagen.
Dr. Cook requests the Danish govern
ment to assign one of its polar Vessels
to his use, that he might send an eX-
pedition at his own expense to bring
the two Eskimos to America to sub
stantiate his claim.
The government refused the request,
however, saying that it was now too
lat te in the year to reach that part of
Greenland. Dr. Cook then announced
his intention of dispatching a ship for
his witnesses as early next spring as
possible.
When DR.. Cook arrives here on Sep
tember q he will be the object of a
reception no less noteworthy than that
which he has enjoyed in Denmark.
Public committees are arranging
banquets and receptions and it is pos
sible there will, be a parade.
The explorer will also be given some
place of distinction in the Hudson-Ful
ton celebration, which starts on Sep
tember 25. 1t is now quite certain
that Pearys ship. the Roosevelt, will
take part in the same celebration.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
SAYS PFARY TOOK
COOKS PROVISIONS

ST. JOHNS, n. F., Sept. 10.-Com-
mander Robert e. Peary is expected
to sail from Battle Harbor, Labrador
where he put in last Wednesday, Tor
North sydney, c. B., tomorrow. IN
less it is necessary to put in at Blanc
Sablon for a fresh coal supply Peary
win probably not stop at any point
until he reaches. North sydney next
Monday or Tuesday.
The Peary- Cook controversy is OF IN
tense interest throughout Newfound-
land. Today Capt Moses Bartlett OF
Rrig11s. who commanded DIR. Cooks
schooner John r. Bradley, which was
fitted out at Gloucester, Mass, in 1917,
said
"Dr. Cook is correct in stating that
Peary took Cooks provisions after the
steamer Erik returned to Brigus last
fall. Three of her crew who belonged
to Brigus told me that when Peary
arrived at Etah that summer he took
possession of all the stores 1 had left
there the previous fall for COOK
against his return from the north.
'These men say they helped to move
the stuff from where 1 left 1t.
On Labrador Coast
"The men are now on the Labrador
coast. This supply consisted OF two
dory loads of stores, 1000 ana kerr
sene which our crew piled on the oeach
and then placed the dories over Dol
tom up, piling stones around and above
them to make a cache.
"At Annatook, thirty miles north'
where Cook landed, 1 had previously
nut ashore two -ears' supplies FOR
Cook and FIVE tons of hard coal Our
vessel. the John r. Bradley, was laden
with stores and ten tons of hard coal:
When Cook landed we gave him half
the coal and all the stores except What
we required to bring us home.
"Cook could not steal Pearys pro-
visions, because Peary had none on
anv part of the coast, having used up
! ali the provisions left there by pre-
vious expeditions"
Richard Pike, chief engineer of the
steamer Erik, which served as an
auxiliary vessel for Commander Peary
last year by conveying stores and coal
to Etah to supplement those on the the
Roosevelt, said tonight that Peary dld
| not take Cooks provisions nor were
they put on board his vessel.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN
COUNTRY IS INCREASED
Salt Lake City Shows Biggest Gain
and Sacramento, Cal, the
Greatest Loss

CHICAGO, Sept 10.-Unusual activ-
ity in building operations throughout
the United States during the month of
August is indicated in the report pub
lished in Construction News today.
According to this authority, a remark
able increase of "a per cent in build
ing operations is recorded during the
month, compared with the correspond
ing time last year.
In the fifty largest cities of the
country permits were taken out last
month for the construction of 1851
buildings. involving a total estimated
cost of S5S14O,011.
In the gain column Salt Lake City
stands at the top, with an increase
of 351 per cent Sacramento, Cal,
heads the list in the loss column, the
decrease in that city being estimated
at 56 per cent. Seattle shows loss
of 81 per cent
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
NEW YORK EXPECTS
PFARY HOME FIRST

NEW YORK, Sept. 10-It is now be-
lieved that Commander Robert e.
Peary will reach New York about one
week in advance of DR.. Frederick A.
Cook who is to sail tomorrow from
Copenhagen on the steamship Oscar II.
Therefore the Peary Arctic clubs ex-
plorer is expected to submit the de-
tails of his finding of the north pole
before DR.. Cook can have an oppor-
tunity to provide the proofs in Amer
lea, which he has promised. that he
discovered the north pole almost year
before Peary was there.
The polar exploring ship Roosevelt
is expected to leave Battle Harbor,
Labrador, today and may reach sgd
ney. C. B., tomorrow. There a great
reception has been planned for the ex-
pedition and Peary may be induced to
remain a day or two to enjoy the first
fruits of the great fame which has
come to him.
From there it Is believed that Peary
will come direct to New York, bring
ing his wife with him and escorted by
number of notable scientists who
have gone to meet him.
A ship containing officials and news =
paper correspondents will leave Sydney
today in search Of the Roosevelt, and
it is possible that Commander Peary
and the members of his party will
have been thoroughly interviewed by
the time they reach land.
Proof Not Available
The proof that Dr.. Cook wished to
submit-that he had been to the north
pole, accompanied by two Eskimos-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
MAN ANUFACTURERS IND0RSE
UNIFORM FOOD MEASURES
Penalty Prescribed for Misbranding
and Adulteration, and Analysis
of Feed Must Be Made

WASHINGTON, Sept 1O.-A resolu-
tion indorsing the draft of a proposed
uniform law on the preparation Of food
stuffs was adopted today at a confer
ence of members of the American Feed
and Manufacturers association.
The measure provides for the inspec-
tion, under the supervision of the agri-
cultural departments of the various
states, of commercial feeding stuffs.
A penalty is prescribed for misbrand-
ing and adulteration. and it is stipu-
lated that the weight, ingredients and
analysis of the feed shall be plainly
marked on the outside Of the package
The individual states will now be
asked to pass the law.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Elect Fair Officials

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1O.-At a meet
ing of the directors of the Panama
California exposition today the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
u. S. Grant, Jr.; first vice president,
John D. Spreckels; second vice presi-
dent, A. G.. Spalding; third vice presi-
dent, L. S. Mcclure; fourth vice presi-
dent, G. A. Davidson; director gem
eral, D. c. Collier The directors re-
quested that the clearing house COM
mittee of the banks name the treas
urer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
TENDERS RESIGNATION
Attorney for Official of County Also
Is Under Indictment on Charge
of Felony

OAKLAND, Sept. 10.-Public Admin
istrator George Gray whose office is
under investigation by the grand jury
today rendered his resignation to the
district attorney with the request that
1t be filed by the board of supervisors
at the next meeting.
John S. Delaney, attorney for Ad-
ministrator Gray, is already under in
dictment by the grand jury on five
counts for the alleged felonious hand
ling of funds of his office, and A. j.
Flood is under indictment on the same
charge.
Gray issued a statement in which he
declared he was absolutely honest in
the conduct Of his office.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
SAYS COOKS VESSEL
CARRIED HEAVY LOAD
OF ARCTIC SUPPLIES

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Sept. 10.-The
schooner John X. Bradley on which DIR.
+. A. Cook made his trip to the Arctic,
carried more than 100000 worth of sup
plies, including pemmican and wood
brought from the west and especially
suitable for sledges.
This statement was made today by
BENJAMIN A. Smith, who outfitted the
vessel.
Mr.. Smith said Capt. Bartlett remark
ed that it looked like long trip TO the
Arctic with perhaps dash to the pole
itself.
He recalled also that great secrecy
was maintained during the Outtitting.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
JAPANESE BUSINESS MEN
VISITORS AT VANCOUVER
Commercial Commissioners from Orl-
ent Are Shown Around North
western City

VANCOUVER, Sept 10-The honor
ary commercial commissioners from
Japan arrived here from Portland this
afternoon on the river excursion steam
er T. ]. Potter.
They were taken to Vancouver bar
racks, where they reviewed the troops
stationed here under command of Gen
eral Maus.
After the review they were taken on
a short sightseeing trip about the city.
At 5 o'clock they left on their special
train over the new railroad up the
north bank of the Columbia river for
Snokane.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
eillett Sails southward

EUREKA, Cal, Sept. 1O.-Governor
James n. Gillett, with his wife and son
James, sailed for San Francisco today
on the steamer Roanoke. They will ar
rive tomorrow morning. The governor s
stay in Humboldt county was cur
tailed by the illness of his son, who is
suffering with asthma and whose con-
dition demanded his removal to a
warmer climate without delay.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
WOMAN is KILLED WITH
KNIFE; SAILOR ARRESTED
Young Girl and Seaman Drink To-
aether, and Former Is Found
with Throat Cut

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1O.-As the
result of a fight in a Bartlett alley
resort early today. Susanne Dumont is
dead with her throat cut from ear to
ear and Charles Allen, a sailor on
board the United States monitor Chey-
enne, is in Jail, charged with her mur-
der
The sailor and the girl, who was an
inmate OF the place, were drinking
together when a quarrel arose, which
ended in the death Of the woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Motorcyclist Injured

SAN JOSE, Sept. 10.--M Lucas,
San Francisco motorcyclist, was per-
haps fatally injured last night on San
Francisco road while returning home
from the celebration in company with
an unknown rider. Lucas and his COM
panion collided, both machines being
wrecked.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Fire Destroys Auto

SAN JOSE, Cal, Sept. 10.-D. F.
Vantyne of San Francisco lost a red
Rambler automobile by fire Thursday
night on the way here to celebrate
Admission day, The origin of the fire
is uncertain. All the woodwork was
burned and the machinery badly
twisted
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
cotton mills Continue

s MANCHESTER, England, Sept. TO-
The Federation of Cotton Spinners to-
day decided to continue running the
mills, using American cotton only, four
days a week until November s. This is
six weeks longer than was originally
intended
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Must Pay $4,000 inheritance Tax

HONOLULU, Sept. 10-The Inherit
ance tax assessed against the estate of
the late Claus Spreckels amounts to
$4,000, according to figures made public
today The real property holdings in
the Hawaiian group are assessed at
$500. 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
OPINION TURNS
AGAINST PEARY
FRENCHMEN AND OTHERS IN
CRITICAL MOOD :.
DENUNcIATIoN OF DR.. COOK is
MUCH CONDEMNED
New Workers Prepare Big Welcome
for Both ExpIorers-NaVal COM
mander Due In Gotham
First
toontlnued from Page One,

picture of DR.. Cook, entitled Hero or
mpostOr?"
The Illustration says it offered to
publish a reproduction of a page of Dr..
Cooks diary and notes of his obserVa-
tions on April q, 1908, the day when he
arrived at the pole, but DR.. Cook de-
clined the offer, saying that the docu-
ments were on their way to the United
States
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
wnman Dies on Car

SAN JOSE, Cal, Sept. 10.-Mrs. A.
c. Clevenger of Santa Clara died on a
street car returning from the celebra-
ton in this city late this evening.
Dropsy of the lungs is believed to have
been the cause of death. An autopsy
will he held tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Lord Kitchener Honored

LONDON. Sept. 1O.-Lord Kitchener,
who recently succeeded the Duke of
Connaught as inspector general of the
Mediterranean forces, has been made
a field marshal of the British army.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11

n HESE pictures from John r. Brad
leys arctic hunting trip show the
Il Cook party killing game to be
used as meat on the trip to the pole.
Mr. Bradley points out that one of the
little snapshots shows picture of one
of the young Elskimos who accom-
panied Dr. Cook on his amazing dash
across the frozen polar sea and saw
the Stars and Stripes planted at the top
of the world The man is indicated
by an arrow in one of the pictures.
The others show some of the big game
killed, one a polar bear and the other
a walrus The meat of these animals
was dried and 100 pounds of it loaded
on the sledges for dog food. DR.. Cook
sent these photographs to Mr. Bradley
by Rudolph Francke, the last white
man to see him before the polar dash.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
TAFT WELCOMES
ORIENTAL PRINCE
MIKADO'S GRANDSON CALLS
ON PRESIDENT
GREETING TO EMPERoR's GRAND
SON is CORDIAL
Formal Toasts Are Drunk and Chief
Executive Then Has Tea with
the Imperial Guests at
Beverly
[By Associated Press.l

BEVERLY, Mass, Sept. 10.-Presi-
dent Taft received today in informal
audience Prince Kiniyoshi Kunn.
grandson of the emperor of Japan, and
through him sent a message of regard
and personal good will to the princes
distinguished grandfather. The presi'
dent was received most cordially by
the emperor of Japan on the occasion
of his trip around the world as secre-
tary of war.
Greeting Cordial
President Taft's greeting to the
prince and his party was most cor
dial The exchange of courtesies was
more or less stinted, however, because
of the necessity of employing an in
terpreter throughout.
The president asked after the health
and well being of the emperor and all
of his family. In return the prince
expressed the sincere hope of the en-
peror that the president and his family
would be found in the best of health.
After the formal toasts had been
drunk the prince and princess and
their attendants sat down to tea with
the president and his guests.
After the call on the president the
prince and princess motored to the
home of Henry c. Frick and thence
to the home of W. J. Boardman to
pay brief calls. The party returned to
Boston late in the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Kaiser Aids Mexlcans

BERLIN, Sept 10,-Emperor Will
liam has given, $2500 for the relief of the
Monterey food sufferers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-11
Proof Not Available

The proof that Dr. Cook wished to
suhmit-that he had been to the north
pole, accompanied by two Eskimos-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
ENTER JACK LELIVELT,
ANOTHER 800 STICKER
Former Tri-State League Star Is Swattng the
HOrsehide at Lipey Clip.

Hearken to a bit Of good news! The
Nationals have another sticker in the
class Of heavy hitters. During the past
week Lenvelt, the latest bush league ac-
ouisitlon. has swatted 'em out TO such an
extent that he is now the proud possessor
Of the excellent mark Of .5oS
In eighteen games played 70 date the
promising youngster has been at the bat
slxty-five times. scored four runs, and
connected for twenty hits. which is go
ing some for one just breaking into fast
company.
George Browne is still the leader with
the excellent mark Of .SSS, a mark only
excelled by two batters in the American
League. During the past week Browne
has PLAYED !n but two games. during
which time he has gotten but a single hit
out OF seven trips TO the pan True it
is that he dropped 9 points from his
average Of last week, but the fact that
he is in no condition TO play must be
taken into consideration An ability TO
beat out infeld hits is one OF his strong
points, and this he IS unable TO DO in
his present condition. 1t IS expected
that he viii be able to take his regular
position in the outer pasture during the
coming week, when a resumption OF his
lively stunts Of the past can be expected.
OF the other members Of the team. Bob
Unglaub is the only one who has shown