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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
DIES IN DEATH VALLEY
AFTER STALKING HIS LIFE
ON TOSSING OF A COIN
Son of Prominent Eastern Man Lost in Sink Hole OF
Misery with "MaIapai Nike" Loses Wager and
Is Left to Perish on the Burning Sands
Especial to The Herald


naming beast was the issue upon
which the two men staked their lives,
when they realized that both could not
escape. They We're 250 feet below sea
level at the bottom of the valley when
they separated.
Hollow-eyed and emaciated, Mike
gave his account of the adventure at
Greenwater today. Although two days
have passed since his return, he is
still barely able to speak and told his
story between long lapses into silence.
I'VE was lost down there" he said,
land the whole place looked like she
was belched up out of the bottom of
hell. At night time there was always
a blanket of mist and steam, but in
the daytime it was all sun and sand,
and we were so thirsty we couldn't
hardly talk. Poor Dave just squeaked
all the time and at the last he could
only whisper. Finally his burro gave
out. / don't know how many days we
tried to find our way out, and l saw
we We're both going to die If something
didn't happen. One night l lay on
my face in the sand and l felt Dawes
boot touching mine. He whispered it's
time to get up and try to find the
trail before It's too hot. l had got so
l didn't care what happened, and I
says, I've got enough. So then Dave
says, Wen toss to see which one gets
the burro l got up on all fours and
watched him throw up a dollar, and
says, I'll take heads. Dave struck a
Continued on Page Two
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

N REENWATER. Cal, Sept 30
In David Eldridge, son of b. Ed
" ridge, president of the National
Sewing Machine and Bicycle company
of Illinois, is believed to have perished
in Death valley after having staked
his life on the toss of a coin with
desert rat" known as Malapai Mike,
when the two were lost in the grim
sink hole of death two weeks ago.
Mike, who has not slept under roof
for thirty years and insists that he
has no other name, reached Green
water Monday in a delerious condi-
ton and told of the two men having
tossed a coin to see which should take
the burro and one of the five quarts
of water. Mike won the burro and
escaped. Searching parties tmme-
diately We're sent out from GreenWater,
but the frowning wall of the Pana-
mints. guarding the valley to the west,
still holds the secret of the fate of the
missing man. 1t is through this but
tress of rock that Eldridge must have
made his way back to Telescope peak,
and as no trace of him could be found
in any of the passes leading out from
the west it is regarded as certainty
that he is lost
The men went forty miles across
Death valley a month ago, from Green
water to Telescope peak, to investigate
a proposed power site for the Brock
ington company of Boston at the peak
On the return trip one of the burros
gave out. The possession of the re-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

0RESIDENT TAFT in his address in the natural amphithe
Seattle yesterday said he would in
his power to bring about restoration of the American
chant and would recommend legislation that end
He spoke also of the great of Alaska said
development of that territory would receive all the aid he could
give.
The growing of the Pacific he said of
the important matters affecting the United States.
This the last formal address of President Taft Journey
all the subjects that he had IN mind when he having
touched upon
President Taft atfooed for ship subsidy and
said the country ready try such
There is subject said Mr. Taft ito which congress
better devote its attention the coming session"
The president, in of the most urgent and impressive
speeches of his entire itinerary sprung and
the many Aaskans worlds fair coming
strongly favor of commission form of for
Alaska.
His speech has caused no little discussion Seattle
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
PEARY'S VESSEL
HOME AT LAST
STEAMER ROOSEVELT BACK
AT NEW YORK
Arctic Craft Used by Alleged Pole
Finder viii Move in Naval
Procession Today to
Newburgh
nav Assoclated Press. ]

NEW YORK, Sept. SO.-Commander
Robert e. Peary's Arctic exploration
steamer Roosevelt arrived off Sandy
hook bar at 7:10 a. m. today, return
ing to New York from her trip to the
far north.
The Roosevelt rounded the point OF
Sandyhook and anchored in the Horse
shoe behind the hook, half mile from
the government dock.
1t was barely daylight when the
lookouts discerned the vessel off Sandy
hook coming slowly. Few of the ves-
sells in the lower bay recognized the
Arctic steamer as she rounded the
hook
OFF the point of the hook the Roose-
velt gave three triumphant screams
of her sirens and ran UP the Peary
Arctic flag at her mast head, then the
flag of the New York Yacht club at
her fore, and the American ensign at
her mizzen.
Commander Peary's ship arrived in
the nick of time to participate in the
closing ceremonies of the Hudson-Ful-
ton celebration. She will take part in
the naval parade tomorrow up the
Hudson.
Still clad in the rough clothes worn
on the Arctic trip, although his furs
tContinued on Page six)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

~ EATTLE, Wash, Sept. 3O-Speak-
ing before the largest audience
~ he has faced since his trip began
crowd which overflowed the natural
amphitheater of the Alaska Yukon-
Pacific exposition with its seating
capacity of nearly 0,000-President
Taft today announced that he would
urge in his coming message to congress
the enactment of a ship subsidy law.
Mr.. Taft declared that the country
was ready to make such experiment
and that something must be done to
build up an American merchant
marine. His utterances on this sub
ject were received with great acclaim
When the president turned to Alaska
however, and declared that he was op-
posed to granting a territorial form OF
government to that far off possession
the statement was received in silence.
AS the president proceeded, however
and outlined his policy for the upbuild-
ing of Alaska, Of recommending gov
ernment aid in the construction of rail-
roads, of the plan for establishing a
local government by commission OF
five or more members appointed by the
president and cooperating with the
governor, and when he told of the
great possibilities that lie in Alaska, he
plainly caught the favor of his hearers
and was loudly cheered.
Planned Alaskan Visit
Later in the day, when he was ad-
mitted to membership in the Arctic
brotherhood, an international organ
ization made up of Canadians and
Americans interested in the develop
ment of Alaska, the president an
nounced that he intended to visit
Alaska next summer and to go as far
into the territory as time would permit
in order that he might come into con-
tact with the people and see for him
self what might best be done for their
welfare.
bers of the brotherhood that he did
not believe Alaska at this time is ready
for entire self-g government.
1T am as much in favor of popular
government as anybody" declared the
president, but I am in favor of popu-
lar government only when the con-
ditions exist under which popular gov
ernment may be a success and work
for the benefit of the people and the gov
ernment at large.
when there are limitations, growing
out of various circumstances, we must
take other means until popular gov
ernment becomes possible, and then, of
course, it is the best government in
the world"
In announcing his position with re-
gard to a ship subsidy, President Taft
declared that with the $6,000,0OO to $S,-
900, 900 earned by the government on
foreign mail service each year salts
factory system of subsidy could be In
augurated.
protective Subsidy"
AS to the argument that a ship sub
sidy would be an appropriation of pub
lie moneys to private companies, the
president said that a subsidy was in
principle and effect much the same as
a protective tariff system, much the
same as government assistance in the
development and improvement of rivers
and harbors, and the reclamation of
arid lands through government irriga-
tion projects.
If war should come at this time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
LOCAL

Judge wellborn ends red tape demurrer in
Imperial valley land fraud trial. PAGE 9
Whites Bridge ranch passes into control of
Los Angeles company which buys vast
acreage near Fresno PAGE 3
Big crowd of mining men leave Los An
gees for Goldhed. PAGE 8
Automobile man. Fred A. Cornell. re-
leased from charge of being accessory
to death of Mrs Dora Feller. PAGE 10
Society and woman's department. PAGE II
Editorials, Letter Box and Haskin's
letter. PAGE 4
Southern Pacific railroad vents its spite
against Dr. w. A. Welden for his part
in consolidation by removing him from
railroad practice. PAGE 8
Young Mems institute plans erection of
ample headquarters. PAGE 8
Thomas Broadhead is dismissed from police
force for insubordnation. PAGE
Hewitt outlines rights Of voters at the
PAGE 6
Taft met at Seattle by AdvaRce Agent
Frank Virgins; committee on entertain
Eent meets. PAGE 8
City brevities. PAGE s
Dramatic criticisms and news notes. PAGE 10
Produce market PAGE 13
Building permits. PAGE 5
Financial and markets. PAGE I
Shipping. PAGE Il
Citrus fruit markets. PAGE 7
Marriages and deaths PAGE Il
News of the courts. PAGE 8
CLASSIFIED advertising. PAGE Is
Municipal affairs. PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
SPORTS

Detroit wins American league pennant by
Chcago's double header victory
Philadelphia, putting Athletics out of
running PAGE 70
Season opens for duck and quail, and hunt
ers pour out of Los Angeles into marshes
and uplands for first days shoot. PAGE II
Vernon trims Los Angeles in second game
of final series between two southern
teams PAGE 12
Danny Webster begins hard training for
worlds bantamweight battle with Monte
Attell to be held at Maud Junction
october 12. PAGE 10
Race results from all tracks. PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

Buyers trying to bear bean prices. Big
mass meeting called at Oxnard. PAGE Il
Festival promoters at Long Beach are
sued for old debt. PAGE II
Pomona Day" proves a bowling
cess. Great celebration enjoyed in the
heart of citrus district. PAGE IA
Daughter wins in struggle with mother
over distribution of Ben Davis es-
tate PAGE II
Wiltshire ranch at Oak Glen said to have
been sold to Rivers brothers. PAGE IA
Railroad magnates visit Riverside on
their way to Catalina. PAGE II
Santa Ana, in gala attire welcomes host
of visitors to carnival PAGE s
Son Of prominent eastern man lost in sink
hole In Death valley; makes wager and
loses on toss of coin for water PAGE
Miller head of Southern California Edison
company, attacks Mayor Farley and City
Attorney Wood of Pasadena on lighting
ordinance PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

I President Taft declared the United
States would not have enough vessels
to carry coal to its fleets. And it
would be doubtful, under the neutrality
laws, he added, if the United States
would be able to buy foreign vessels
In the emergency.
The president had an interesting and
busy day, which ended tonight with
banquet in the Washington building on
the exposition grounds.
Early this morning he motored out
to the fair grounds and his function
of the day was to review a parade of
nations in which Americans Japanese,
Filipinos, Chinese, Igorrotes and Eski-
mos took part. Then he spent two
hours or more in going through the va
rious buildings and exhibits. This was
followed by a luncheon in the New
York state building.
Afternoon Address
The address in the amphitheater was
made at 3 p. m, and Immediately after
the ceremonies there the president went
to the Arctic Brotherhood building for
the initiation ceremonies.
He returned to the city for a period
of rest and to dress for dinner. Re-
turning to the fair grounds tonight.
Mr.. Taft viewed for the first time the
wonderful illuminations.
At the amphitheater the president
witnessed a flag drill by 400 public
school children, who formed themselves
into a living flag.
He also listened to the rendition by
a glee club of new patriotic song or
anthem, I'm God We Trust" written
and composed by Joseph B. Glider of
New York
At the Arctic Brotherhood the presi-
dent was elected honorary past grand
Arctic chief and was presented with a
costly robe of office, made of purple
velvet and trimmed with furs.
The brotherhood did not presume to
ask the president to don the robes.
but he insisted with the laughing re-
mark: IT am not afraid to put on the
robes OF office; never have been"
The only opening in the robe was at
the neck and after it had been put
over the presidents head things
seemed to get into a tangle and the
president was lost to view for two
or three minutes.
Telegram from Alaska
The mayors of all the cities in Alas
ka and the editors of the leading news
papers of the territory today Joined in
sending telegram to President Taft,
urging him to aid them in securing the
passage of a congressional act giving
Alaska an elective legislature The
message sent to the president fol-
lows:
"A united press and the people of
Alaska are in favor of constructive
legislation for the creation of a gov
ernment by the people of this terri
tory and in aid Of the development Of
its natural resources respectfully re-
quest you to recommend In your next
message to congress and give your
support to the creation of an elective
Alaskan legislature in substantial con-
60 IL. N-ssEs
duced at the recent session of con-
gress."
In his address in the natural am
phitheater President Taft said:
"This great Alaskan Yulxon-Pacffic
(cOntinued on Page Threel
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
COAST

Taft, in speech at Seattle favors ship sub
sidy cites need of greater merchant
rine and advocates commission form of
government for Alaska. PAGE /
Chinese woman brutaly murdered at San
Luis obispo by robbers who secure $4,000
loot and escape. PAGE 1G
Miners congress hears important reports at
Goldheld and interesting papers by ex-
perts, PAGE 16
postponement of case until after the
November election, alleging political
capital is being made out of trial PAGE .
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

II OBERT E. .PEARY. the arctic ex-
X, plorer, was met at Bangor, Me-,
~ on his way to Eagle isle by Gen.
Thomas L. Hubbard, president of the
Arctic club, and Peary gave his friend
bundle of documents which are in
tended for use in the controversy over
Cooks claims as the discoverer of the
pole. General Hubbard hastened at
once to New York with the papers,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
AWAKENING OF ORIENT REQUIRES
AMERICA SHOULD MAKE HASTE TO
SAFEGUARD Her TRADE INTERESTS
Nations Ruler Declares Expansion of West
Is One of Most Important of
Nations Problems
SPEECH CAUSES GREAT SENSATION
SPEECH CAUSES GREAT SENSATION

Vast Crowd Hears President Give Utterance to Re-
markable Convictions Relative to Oceanic Trade,
Alaska's Government and Speedy Enactment
of Bill Rendering Largess to Boat Owners
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

N REENWATER, Cal, Sept. 3d.
In David Eldridge, son of B. Ed
" ridge, president of the National
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
FOREIGN

spaniards at Madrid celebrate victory over
enemys forces In Morocco. PAGE II
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01
PRESIDENT ADVOCATES SHIP SUBSIDY
Chief of Alaska
INDEX OF
THE HERALD'S
NEWS TODAY
FORECAST

FORECAST
For Los Angeles and vicinity; Fair
Friday, overcast In the morning; light
northwest wind, changing to south.
Maximum temperature yesterday, "a
degrees; minimum, SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-01

but would not say where he intended
to submit them. 1t is the earnest be-
lief of Peary's partisans that he has
Something up his sleeve" that will
serve to confuse Cooks claims. These
are the first photographs taken of
Peary and members of his party since
their return to civilization. Messrs.
Mcmillan and Borup, two of the
scientists of the exhibition. are shown
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
MRS. COOKS TRIBUTE.
CongrdtHIotcS Commander Peary ON
His Success.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Portland. Me. Sept 6-Breaking silence For
the first time since it was reported that her hus-
band had discovered the North Pole Mrs Fred
erick A Cook, when informed of the fact to-
night that Commander Peary had planted the
American flag at the goal of his ambition said:
Il heartily congratulate Commander Peary if
he has discovered the North Pole. as 1 am sure
my husband has
Neither Mrs. Cook Mrs A d. Sullivan.
her hostess. had heard the news of Peary's mes
sage until informed by local correspondent
and it was then that Mrs. Cook, who had hith-
erto stubbornly refused to make any comment
on her own husbands achievement, hastened to
word her congratulation to cary.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
LINER BRE1KS IN TWO.
Laurcnti0n Strikes Rocks Ncdi Cape
Race No IiTcS Lost.

- Johns. X r sept. G-ThriIling scenes at
tended the loss of tho Allan Line steamer Lau-
rcntian bound from Boston for Glasgow. which
piled up ON the rocks near cape Race in
dense fog at O'Clock this morning, The vessel
is a total wreck but all passengers ana crew
escaped after trying experience
Tho steamer was making about fifteen knots
when she struck the rocks She carried
twenty cabin passengers and thirty persons
i'm the stecragc. the crew numbering forty.
when she struck she rcbounded heavily. tho
shock throwing most Of the passengers. who
we're all asleep at the time from their bcrths.
They staInpeded for the deck without stopping
TO dress and for half an hour much excitement
prevailed Captain Imrie and his officers, how
eyer. succeeded in quieting all hands and per
shaded every one 20 return 10 quarters and
dress
A stiff northwest wind banged the ship about.
and the situation became so serious that at
o'clock orders were given TO put the boats over
board. Twenty-Five Of the passengers mostly
women and children. were placed in the first
boat but the bow tackle collapsed and several
persons were thrown into the sea. Others, who
managed To cling to the half-upturned boat,
were injured by the humping OF the small craft
against the sides of the collapsing liner All
were rescued, however Finally six more life
boats were put over. but were kept afloat only
by constant bailing.
II was decided not 10 approach too closely I"
the beach, lest the Hfeboats be dashed 10 pieces
on the cliffs. which in many places rise to a
height of fifty feet. After the boats had been
adrIft two hours there was rift in the fog and
n fishing boat was sighted. which piloted the life
craft 10 a harbOr.
soon after the Laurentian piled up the plates
a,,idsbips gave way and No. = and No. ) holds
and the engine room We're flooded. Later the
I'm broke in two near the engine room. and
,,antaIn Imrie was obliged TO stand by and see
the end Of his ship.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
H4RRIM4N HAS RELAPSE.
Resting 1fter Sharp attack of In
digesti0n-Physician Hopeful.

Arden, y. Y, Sept &c. II Hartman is not
AS well as he was week ago, on the day that
his personal reinsurance led the newspapers of
the country TO abandon the watch maintained
for four anxious days about the home on Tower
Hin. DR.. ". q. Lyle. Mr.. Harriman's personal
physician, tonight gave out brief bulletin
from Arden House on his patients condition.
The bulletin was as follows:
Mr. Hartman has suffered a relapse. He
had sharp attack of indigestion Sunday,
but rested comfortably to-day We hope for the
best
DR.. LYLE appeared anxious that Mr., Harri-
mans condition should not be exaggerated MIR.
Hartman is a sick man. but hope for the
best" he repeated when pressed for a further
statement.
The physician was besieged with telephone in
quiries following a day of rumors which had
apparently started in New York.
Two incidents at Arden to-day seemed to in
dicate that Mr.. Harrimans condition is again
believed to be serious. trained nurse was
hastily summoned from ST Luke's Hospital
New York to-day. and arrived at Tower Hill
this afternoon. and lawn picnic arranged by
Mr. Harrinan's daughters for the children of
the Episcopal church here to-day was suddenly
postponed.
Dr. Lyle. over the telephone, confirmed the
port that trained nurse had been brought from
New York. But this incident should not be
exaggerated" he insisted. 1t is only natural
that a sick man should want a nurse"
Despite Or. Lyles reinsurance. Arden tonight
was full of rumors that Mr. Harriman's relapse
was OF a serious character. 1t was reported that
several of the specialists who attended the CON
ference at the Hartman home a week ago Sat
lIrIay were again with the financier. DR. Lyle
would neither affirm nor deny this report and
declined to add anything to the bulletin which
lie had given out
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
NANSEN,S PROPHECY.
Prediction of Ne5cs from Peary
OuickIy Confirmed.

CIristiania. Sept. 6.-Captain Nansen, who is
visiting Bergen. refused tonight to make any
statement regarding the discoveries of DR.. Cook
and Commander Peary. but in an interview yes
terday he said: In few days We shall hear
from Peary.''
This recalls his utterance on his return from
his expedition in 1896. having left the Fran
seventeen months before. When fears were ex-
pressed concerning the fate of those left be-
hind. he said BE quiet about the Fran:
Sverdrup Will come shortly" Sverdrup returned
n week later
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
THE POLE ON BOARD" j."
ID. B. McHillan's Telegram to His
Sister IN Maine.

Freeport. Me. Sept 6.-Conhrmation Of
Peary's success in reaching the pole was re-
ccived in this town to-day in the shape Of a
telegram from D. B. Mcmillan. an instructor in
the Worcester (Nass) Academy, who accom-
panied Peary his trip. The message was
sent to Mr. McMillan's sister, Mrs. W. C. Fogg,
the local postmaster, and was as follows:
Indian Harbor Sept g. 1909.
Mrs. w. c. FOgg, FreepOrt, Me.
Arrived safe. Pole on board. Best year of my
life. DON.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
DIR. TAFT HEARS NEWS.
Declines to Comment in Absence of
Anything Official.

Beverly, Mass, Sept 6-President Taft. when
informed of the news of Commander Peary's
discovery of the North Pole, to-day exhibited
the greatest interest in the report. coming so
soon after the dispatches telling of DR.. Cooks
exploit
Mr.. Taft asked for all of details available
In the absence. however. of anything official. he
declined to make any comment at this time.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
PE4RY'S RETURN HERE.
Likely to Reach Ne7o Yosk a Month
Before DR.. Cook.

Although the figures given by DIR. Frederick A.
Cook make his discovery of the pole antedate that
Of Peary by nearly year. apparently Commander
Peary VIII be the first TO land American soil
and receive the plaudits of his countrymen If the
commander comes at he should reach New
York by rail from Sydney some time this week
Dr. Cook does not plan to sail from Copenhagen
till September %. lie will in that case not reach
this city till nearly a month after his rival
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
PEARY, TOO, ANNOUNCES
DISCOVERY OF POLE
American Commander Reached Goal on April O.
The Roosevelt Safe.
NO TRACE OF COOKS PARTY FOUND
No Doubts Entertained in America EuDr Cook Expresses
at News-Comments-- nts--HI Of Tnp

he received leave Of absence of two years TO
go on the Peary expedition.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

DingwalI. Scotland. Sept 6-The banns were
published heer to-day for the marriage Sep
tember l5 at Tulloch Castle. of Prince Miguel or
Braganza. OF the Pretender the Portuguese
throne ana Miss Anita Stewart, daughter OF Mrs,
Games Henry Snlth. Of New York
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

SANDY HOOK ROUTE
.,.o,i,,le EiIl be changed Thursday september b.
Sri1ne tables In hands OF agentss-AdYts
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

View Hudson- Fulton water pageants fron Day
Line Etsamegs. send gos seaedue.-ASyk
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07
MISS STEWART MADE PRINCESS.
Emperor Francis Joseph COnfers Honor on
Bride of Prince Miguel

Vienna, Sept. emperor Francis Joseph has
conferred upon Miss Anita Stewart, whose mar
riage to Prince Miguel of Braganza will take place
September Is, the rank of princess in her own
right.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

CONTINUED On seventh page.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

CAPTAIN BARTLETT OF THE ROOSEVELT
New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

Or. o. W. NbeTcTombIe,
Worcester Academy, Worcester. Mass;
Top of the earth reached at last. Greetings
to faculty and boys. D. B. M'MIllAN.
Donald B. Mcmillan was an instructor in
mathematics and physical training at the acad-
emy until the close of the school last year. when