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The Washington times., 1909-09-07
FRENCHMEN PROCLAIM
PEARY AS DISCOVERER

PARIS, Sept. I'm the beltef that
Commander Peary, hBlself thorough
scientist, made accruate and compre-
hensive observations on his dash to the
North Pole, French scientists are -
ready aCclaiming him as the ''reaI dis
COveTer'' Of the Pole. Il is conceded
that COOK may have reached the Pole
first. but his discovery, IL is feared, viii
be Of little value to the scientific world
There Is absolutely no disposition IN
France TO doubt Peary's story il is
believed that he will present such an
array OF evidence as 10 discredit Cook
in the eyes OF many people OF a scien-
tifC turn.
NJ. Levasseur, 81 noted French geog-
rapher, and a member OF the faculty
OF the College Of France. declared today
that scientists will look TO Peary for
North Pole information. Cooks own
words that his records may contain
errors and the fact that he took his
observations single-handed, while Peary
is believed to have had competent aids
has turned the tide completely IN
Peary's favor.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
MILE STRAIGHTANAY
FEATURE AT LOWELL
Eleven Events Carded for
Second Day of Auto
mobile Races.

LOWELL. Mass. Sept. 7.-Straight-
away competitions OF a mile over The
speedway at the Marrimack Valley
Automobile course here IS the arrar-e-
m6nt for TODAY, the second dav Of the
Lowell Automobile Clubs carnival. In
oil there will be eleven events contest
ed.
OF the more than n score OF persons
injured IN yesterdays meet not one will
die. During the races many minor ac-
cidents occurred, but luckily abrasions
and bruises were generally the result.
Denis Lafiammc, mechanician Of Knox
car. was the most seriously injured He
is today doing well in the Lowell Hos
pital.
Tomorrow the big race for the heavy
cars will mark the climax of the meet.
only a Marathon race and motor boat
races will then remain to round tho car-
niVaL
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
Little Labrador Village Where Part Of the Roosevelt
Crew Was Recruited Is Aroused by News
of the Poles Discovery
EXPLORER is COMING DIRECTLY HERE
American Naval Officer Believing This Probably Would
Be His Last Chance. Made 1t His Supreme
Efort--Met by Relief Ship Jeanne

CHATEAU BAY Labrador. Sept This little town
the bleak coast of Labrador TODAY is excited
before its history by the expected arrival this afternoon
Of Lieut. Robert Peary, who yesterday electrified the
world with the that he had aed the Stars
and Stripes at the North Pole April of this year
Peary coming aboard the little steamer Roosevelt
which carried him his perous trip until the frgdity
of the Far North hemmed it in with ice.
Natives within all points Of communication have rush
ed to Chateau Bay, and Peary assured of welcome
which, if lacking in the spectacular features that greeted
Dr. Frederick A. Cooks return to civilization at Copen
hagen, will nevertheless be enthusiastic
Captain Bartlett of the Roosevelt and several members
of the known along the Labrador coast and they
viii receive welcome little less demonstrave than that
accorded the explorer.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
WEATHER REPORT.

Showers are probable between tho
Ohio river valley and the AppaiaCh hian
mountain range. but elsewhere generally
fair weather will prevail I'm sections this
side OF the Mississippi. But little change
in tempera ture IS indicated.
Frosts will probably occur tonight in
the bottom lands Of northern New York
and New England
The winds along tine New England
coast will be mostly light 10 moderate
westerly. on the middle Atlantic coast
light variable; on the south Atlantic and
east Ger coasts light variable. mostly
nOrtheayteTly
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
ANOTHER MEXICAN FLOOD.

MEXICO CITY, Sept. THE town Of
Tula, in the state OF Tamaulipas. was
again visited by food. A number OF
houses were carried away and rich
plantations were damaged. Abiect mis-
cry prevails in the district. The de
struetion Of the cart roads will make
most dithr~lt the sending in OF relief
from the outside.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
COSTA RIGA ELECTS
JIMINEZ PRESIDENT
Republican Candidate Receives
10000 Votes, While Iglesias
Gets 10000.
Gets 10000.

PORT LGMON, Costa Rica. Sept. T.
Ofhcial figures show that Ricardo
Jimincz, the republican candidate has
been elected President Of Costa Rica
over Don Rafael Iglesias, the civil
candidate.
Jiminez had a total OF 10000 votes.
while his rival obtained only 5000.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
RAVING WILD MAN
FOUND IN DESERT
Picked Up in Wyoming, Claims,
He Is From Trenton,

RAWLINS, Wyo., Sept IA ravlnr
maniac, who IN his calm moments saws
he is John Oderis, of Trenton, N il
has been picked up in the Red desert
near here. Evidently he had been
living upon berries for days as lis
body is greatly emaciated His clothinr
was torn in shreds and his body buf
thinly covered. OdeTis is supposed to
have leaped from a passenger ,rain.
fected by the altitude.
The authorities are in communication
with Trenton.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
DROWNED FROM CANOE.

NEWBURGH, n. =, Sept. 7-Tbe
overlooking of a frail canoe resulted
In the death Of John Florence. TWENTY
two years old. a summer visitor from
Susquehanna. Pa. His two companions.
both boys OF fifteen, John McKeeVer
and Robert MckeeYeTs .were rescued.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
RELIEF sHIP RETuRNING.


The Peary relief ship Jeanie, which
left st. Johns last July with provisions
for the expedition, is also returning.
having met the expedition of the coast
Of Greenland
Commander Peary's messages to the
world was sent from Indian Harbor.
about $50 miles from here.
The Roosevelt is expected to remain
here only long enough for Peary 70 file
at the local telegraph Office a more de-
tailed account Of his discovery. Yes
terday's messages were sent by wireless.
and contained no news other than the
anneuncement and date OF discovery and
the condition OF the party.
With, fair sailing the Roosevelt should
reach Sydney, Nova Scotia. by the end
OF the week. The trip from Sydney to
New York by rail can be made in thirty
six hours. so it Is possible that Pearv
viii be back in New York Saturday
night or Sunday. Tt IS expected that his
wife and children will meet him in sgd
ney.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

Today-High tide. "a a. m and 2.07
=. m. Low tide $40 a. m and s.I p. m.
TomorroW-High tide. 2:36 a. m and
Sl4 p. m. Low tide. 9.21 a. m. and 3.5s
p. m.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
Physicians Said to Be TAX
ing Extreme Measures to
Reduce Temperature.
DOCTOR AND FRIENDS
ADMIT HE'S WORSE
Former Governor Odell Makes
Hurried Visit to Financier.
Expresses Alarm.

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Ex-
Governor Benjamin B. Odell, a
close friend of Hartman, hurried
down from his home at Newburgh
TO Arden today, the Erie train being
stopped at the Hartman private sta
ton at the foot OF Tower Hill for
him. On the train Odell remarked
Hartman is very sick man. F"
1t is reported that Mr.. Odell was
Summoned to the Hartman home
.laSt night and came on the first
train today
Reports from the Hartman house
shortly before noon were that Har-
Tinan has high fevor, following his
attack of indigestion, and that ice
bags are constantly kept on his
body in an effort to reduce his tenn
perature.
DOCTOR MAKES STATEMENT.
All the grave concern over the
condition Of Edward H. Hartman
in his mountain home on Tower
Hill, is revived today, following the
official announcement given out last
night by DR.. Lyle, the Hartman
private physician, who said:
Mr.. Hartman has suffered re-
lapse. He had a slight attack Of in
digestion on SUNDAY. but he is rest
ing comfortably today Mr.. Harri.
man is a sick man, but we hope for
the best
Harriman's Men Meet.
E,-Judge Robert S Lovett, traffic
officials Of the Union Pacific. and rep
resentatIves of all the Hartman lines
and interests held a secret session in
the offices of the Union Pacific today.
At its conclusion Isovett declined TO tell
what was under discussion, though he
did say the conference had nothing "a
DO with Hartmann condition. From
another source, however. II was learned
that the conference had been I'm touch
with Harriman's Arden home by private
telegraph.
Judge Lovett looked grave and worried
rs he hurried into the office. The only
statement he would make was TO refer
questioners 70 DR.. Lyle, Hartman s
physician, and 20 say he understood
Hartman was better today.
II IS significant that after the railroad
men had been IN session for some time
q number OF representatives Of the Har-
riman banking interests hurried to the
Union Pacific offices, and went into the
conference. None or them would talk.
II vas later declared the conferences
hyere the regular weekly meetings OF the
Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific
executive committees and that only
. routine business had been transacted
The secrecy Of the meetings and the
establishing OF wire comrrunication with
Arden, however. led 20 sinister rumors
on the Street
The seriousness Of the physical con-
dition OF +. r. Hartman was indicated
this afternoon by Roland Hartman, the
youngest son OF the fnancier. who, in
an automobile, went down to the Ar
den postoffice 20 get the Barriman mail
Is your father better tcday2" he was
asked.
''I have not been allowed to sec him
today" he said. RraTely, but ] do not
think he - 50 awfully bad" he hasten
.ed 20 add.
Today newspaper men were refused
CONTINUED on NiRth Page)
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
TEMPERATUREs.


Generally fair tonight and "Wednesday.
not much change in temperature; light
yaria BILE winds.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

Excellent Is inadequate and hating
praise for Piper Heidsieck champagne
flavor chewing tobacco. Try it.-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
WILL REVOLUTIONIZE
POLAR EXPLORATION

LONDON. Sept lin the opinion Of
Lieut.. Ernest Shackeltou, the English
Antarctic explorer who came within III
miles of reaching the South Pcle, therS
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

HARPERS FERRY. ". Va. Sept l.
1Oab IS slightly muddy this morning.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

No. Pair of Blinds, SII5 Per Pair.
Frank Libbey s. Co, 9th s. N. y. Ave
-AoFL -
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

Molding (so) Different Kinds, &c per it..
Frank Libbey * Co., 10Th & n. Y. Ave.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

Pretty Mantels, Sz.5o a piece.
Frank Libbey q Co.s sth & n, Z. Avs
=-AdYta
The Washington times., 1909-09-07

Frank Libbey * Co, 6th and n. 7. ave.
S-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-09-07
Doubts Peary.

Continued on Second Pase.l
Evening star., 1909-05-04
DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE.
Classy Organization Gets Under Way
Before Notable Gathering.

Games today: War VS.. Agriculture and
Navy VS.. Treasury.
The opening OF the 1909 season yester
day afternoon Of the Departmental Base
Ball League was a grand affair. That
is as far as the preliminary proceedings
are concerned The game did not amount
to much. as the Commerce and Labor boys
overwhelmingly defeated Interior, but
nevertheless the opening was brilliant
event. To begin with. a large crowd as
sembled to witness the first encounter.
The teams. clad in their new uniforms
made pretty contrast with the green
ellipse, and then to top 1t all off Secretary
Nagle of Commerce and Labor marched
to the plate about 5:15 O'Clock and tossed
out a brand-new ball. The Secretary's
throw was a little off color. he having
made the Interior pitcher pull of SEN
sational pickup, but just the same he
has the earmarks OF one who knows the
game. Score. Is to 4.
There are many who will probably think
that the Secretary made short work of
his visit Will think he tossed out the
ball in a very dignified manner and made
not the case. After tossing out the pellet
he selected comfortable camp chair
along the side lines and was as enthusi-s
astic as any other fan. He stayed until
the last man was put down. despite the
fact the game was so One-sided.
There were others there who are prom
inent in the government service and the
league. Right alongside of Secretary Nagel
sat Ormsby McHarg. assistant secretary
of commerce and labor. and Daniel j.
keefe. commissioner general of immigra-
tion Others there were NJ o. Chance audi
tor Of the Post Office Department and pres
ident of the league; Theodore L. Weed,
chief clerk OF commerce ard labor and
Evening star., 1909-05-04

vice president Of the league; George NJ.
Bowers. commissioner of fisheries; Wal
ter Pedigo. private secretary to the Sec
retary OF War. and John Andersen, sec
retary of the league.
The game was a secondary considera-
tion: Commerce and Labor put damper
on the proceedings in the initial inning
scoring four tallies. The game was SO
one-sided that it lacked int crest from
the beginning, but despite this fact the
crowd seemed not to diminish. and there
were nearly as many people there at
the end as there were when the Jump
caIied the players to order.
richmond had the Interiorites complete
ly at his mercy for the first six innings.
allowing but one hit until the seventh.
In the seventh and eight he seemed to
let up little. which resulted in the
iosers getting four tallies. The Interior
get their twisters in good working order.
ana proved easy marks" for the Labor
ties. The winners had little difficulty in
scoring II man reached the first cor
ner.
Kinney has maintained his good batting
lamp. as was very much in evidence
yesterday. His first two trips up he con-
nected fairly, and drew up at third on
each occasion. Brunner new acqui-
sition. covered shortstop for the Labor
ties, and his playing was commented
upon by every one. He handled himself
like frst-rater. and it looks as though
he will be one of the stars of the league
before the season is concluded. The
entire Commerce team put up clever
game, and it will take a crack outfit to
keep them from capturing the bunting
this season
There is something missing on the In.
terror team. All Of the boys are said
to be good players individually. but the
result of yesterdays game shows that
there is screw loose some place. Maybe
with the weather warmer and little
more playing practice. an improvement
will bob UP. Let US hope so.
The official score.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE
agriculture Defeats TwininS, in
Initial Game Of Season.

AFTER short address by President
"oriey, instructing the players Of both
teams on the cleanliness of base nal
Ine independence League opened IT'S
l9V' season at McDeviit Field yester-
DAY afternoon. Agriculture. a new
team recently admitted to the league.
and the Twining team. champions or
last season. opposed each other md The
FORMER came out victorious in an inter-
esting game by the score of to. >.
The fast fielding of the winners wa,
largely responsible for keeping the score
down. the farmers infield robbing seycra |
OF the Twining batsmen of sure bingIes.
Priest did the best batting Of IN.
contest lining. out q three hagger and
home run, while Conover also playeJ
sensational fielding game. in center
neld, making difficult catches
The score:
Evening star., 1909-05-04

been handing out gold medals TOR run
eetters instead of for flrst-hotue-i ,a
the-season sluggers the TWO .ean's g, .,
have gathered around that dear Sa
of surrounding Cy Macdonald before Tue
game began, when tine first baseman re-
ceived his decoration.
Mac Was Easy.
And Macdonald, by the way. appeared
to be an easy mark for Witmer. o"''
twice did the redoubtable ii. st base.nah
land on the ball ha.d. and upon po'n
occasions he hit flies to the outneid. o"e
of his long. high flies was mis1uoseo Wy
Fitchett. Virginias center fielder. but the
other was easily gobbled up oy 1uhh n;n s;,,o,o
But about Sam Simon and his single
run. It was in the fatal fourth innine'
and our Samuel laced out hne young
single, one of the kind that there Is no
doubt about. He landed safe on hTst.
Wilmer. in trying to catch him OF the
bag. threw low and Dabney let the ball
slip through him. AS it rolled into rlght
field that Simon person paraded merrli!
to second Thence he was advanced 10
third on Maycock's sacrifice. Young Mac
Donald shot hot grounoer 10 ,auhanS. ha =.
at short. and the rapid-fire quarter Dack
sent it TO the home plate to catch simon
The ball and Simon made dead neat
hnish OF it, out r-arsol faii.d tn tou,
the outstretched body Of Simon as It siio
into the plate and tie left fielder became
the hero of the day. The georgetown
rooters went wild.
From that time forward 1t was an even
break between the two teams. Botn
PLAYED good ball in the field and loomed
up weak at the bat. Each had couple
Of chances to score. but made nothing OF
them. It was a clean game throughout.
highly interesting to the spectators ana
played in a manner that reflected credit
upon both colleges.
The score:
Evening star., 1909-05-04
/. Notes of the Game.

1t is getaway day for both clubs to-
day.
President John I. Taylor insists that
Speaker is the finest thing that has
! broken into the American League out
, field in years. 1t looks So The lad is a
whirlwind: the talk of the town. He Is
sure to finish in the 800 class. He made
! a corking catch off Johnson in the fifth.
gathering the ball close to the ground
after desperate run.
The indications are that Lake will try
BurchelI. the left-hander, in Tuesday s
game. He has been using this player to
give batting practice against his own
men thus far.
I cantillon was correct in his statement
that no double-headers are allowed in the
first visH of club in the American
League. 1t will be six games in three
days the next time Washington comes
here. Cantillon was ailing to play.
President Tay1cr was wroth at being
obliged 20 double up in July. when day
was available at this stage of the game,
| and ne said he would have il fxed diff
fereEtly in another season.
Umpire Connolly worked the rubber yes
terday and Egan the bases. Today they
will make switch of il.
Had Stahl not been caught mapping at
| first IL the eighth inning by Gray the
slaughter in that inning would doubtless
have been worse than was the case.
The Washingtons could do little with
Chech after the first part of the game.
for in the last four innings TREY went
out they came to the bat in the sixth,
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Yankees Defeat Athletics.

NEW YORK. May 4.-Hal Chase got
hack in. the, game yesterday and got a
great reception. as well as a loving cup,
from his fellow players. Elberfeld making
the presentation speech. There was big
Monday crowd on hand to welcome back
the late smallpox victim.
Chase himself played brilliant game.
which was more than some of his asso-
ciates did, and the Highlanders came near
tossing away a game in which they got a
long lead in the first inning through the
poor pitching of Schlitzer. Score:
Evening star., 1909-05-04

Totals. 6 1O.42 % 81 Totals. 3 HIS II 8
'Batted for Livingston in the seventh.
fBatted for pygert In the fourth. f..
%Hartsel- out: hit BY batfcd ball.
philadeiphia I'll II o = . O-6
New York ........... . . 10 70
Left on -Phiiadelphia. IL: New York. 8:
Krause. i: or Lake. 5: OH Warhop: :. struck
out.-By Dygert 1; by Lake =: by Warhop. =,
Two base hits-Hartsel Davis. Lake. Sacrifice
now. Stolen bases--Collins ~; Murphy, Davis.
Coombs. keelcr. Chase; Ward knight. Double
plays-kraiIse. to Collins TO Davis: Chase TO
knight to Chase. Hit by pitcher-By Schlitzer.
2. Cmpires--Messrs. Hurst and Evans. Time of
game hours and 90 minutes.
Evening star., 1909-05-04

be bright. clear and warm for the game
this afternoon. 1t looks very much az
Long Tom Hughes will do the slab
WORK for the Washingtons. and thar
Areiianes will work for Boston. The
,e locals have two men on the crippled
t;ac MoHer VINO hurt his ankle In. prac-
t.ce one day last week. and Burchell
Is on the sick list. but will b, abe 70
go west with the club. Bill Carriran
Wrenched himself slightly yesterday =
Wnich VIII keep him out OF the game for
Viz, me res. or the week. but he will GO
Evening star., 1909-05-04

Mcbride and Unglaub were easy,

Der. Mcbride and Unglaub were easy,
leaving Ganley on third
Gray pitched Boston out in order in the
seventh. Del, ,Clymer and Conroy were
the combination in the eighth. and they
failed 10 see first.
In the eighth Mcconnell singled and
got to third on wild pitch. Lord bunted
and was safe. Gray holding Mcconnell
on third. Speaker made the circuit on his
drive beyond Milan, the latter fumbling
aEd making a poor return. Gessler sim
s'ed and Stahl was hit by pitched ball.
The latter was caught mapping, Gray to
Cnglaub. and the next two men failed to
connect. Washington sent Milan. Blank
enship and Gray to bat in the ninth and
they went out in order
The score:
Evening star., 1909-05-04
MARQUETTE LEAGUE.
Bloomingdale and Columbia Tied
Up in Opening Battle.

A tie game was played in the Mar
quette League last evening when the
Bloomingdale and Columbia teams battled
for seven innings in the opening contest
of the organization. the score being to
when time was called, owing to dark
ness.
Meek twirled for the Bloomindale boys
and let his opponents down with three
bingles. one of these, however. being a
home run by Shields, which was largely
responsible for the game being evened up.
Menefee caught a consistent game.
while the ha ting of Clarke was also
worthy of mention. The score:
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Yesterdays Result

eighth and ninth innings. The Boston
pitcher came in for a great reception
after he came in in the; second. when
Washington failed to score with three on
base and none out.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
sox Shut Out Tigers.

CHICAGO. May 4.-White pitched the
Chicago Americans to victory over the
Detroit club yesterday afternoon by
to 0. Willett went in for Detroit and
was pounded quite freely by the Sox
batters. Score
Evening star., 1909-05-04

Two-base hiss-Irwin, Limberger Fitzgerald.
Brunnfr Three-base hits-kinney ~. Saeriicr
hit-I:ichmond. Stolen bases-Barnes (2,. Evans
%. Fitzgerald. I:app to,. First base on balls
On Richmond. /: Off Carroll. - of Lynch. g.
Hit by pitcher-Fitzgerald. struck out-By Rich
mond, 4: by Carroll. 9: by Lynch. 2. Wild pitch
Carroll. Balk-Richmond. Umpre-Mr Colli-
flower. Time Of same-1 hour and 45 minutes.
Evening star., 1909-05-04
Continued on Seventeenth Page
Neinschmidt Not a Candidate.
Base Ball Contest Editor. The
Evening Star. City.

Evening Star. City.
Dear Sir: Please withdraw NV
name as a candidate in Your base
ball popularity contest Seeing my
name in yesterdays edition of your
valuable paper with .1,7O6 votes.
was the first intimation / had of
being contestant Furthermore
after a service of twenty-one years
In the great national game. | have
at last decided to quit and give
way to the younger generation.
This withdrawal from active par-
ticipation In the game would ex-
empt me from being participant.
Taking this means of thanking my
friends, unknown to me. for the
handsome number of votes already
placed to my credit. and wishing
The Star every success I'm its un-
dertakfng. l am. with kindest re-
CARDS,
Sincerely yours,
f. c. KLEINSCHMIDT