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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
COOK MAINTAINS SILENCE.
Nothing More to Say Until He Hears
Details of Peary's Charges.

On Board the Oscar ii, Sept. 19.-By
| wireless telegraph, via Halifax, N. S.
DR.. Frederick A. Cook eVinces the
strongest desire to arrive in New York
as quickly as possible. He is anxious
| to prove to America the veracity of his
claims, although the charges brought
against him by Commander Peary and
| others do not cause him the slightest
concern. He has a complete answer, he
say, for everything.
| In reply to question as to what an
swer he would make to these charges
DR.. Cook said Saturday afternoon:
Il will not enter into any controver-
| sy until 1 know definitely what has
been brought against me and whence
it emanates. Commander Peary's gen.
eral and articulate charges do not call
| for any response from me until he gives
to the public as much as I have. He
has given few details of his Journey
claiming that he reached the pole on a
certain date, without much else.
His accusations are founded purely
on statements given him by an ignor-
ant man, whom I purposely kept from
learning the facts. When l land l will
examine the charges and reply when
the proper time comes.
"Pcary's declaration that he is the
only man who has been to the pole
and will prove it still awaits proof
AS to the affirmation that Peary has
evidence to refute my story, that evil
dence is based on the word of Muir
ply, the boatswain, who is unable to
read OF write.
a nv
ness to place my observations before
a committee from scientific bodies, and
the verdict of that committee will JUS
tify my story"
Or. Cook has received dozens of dis
patches daily extending welcome to
him and inviting him to receptions,
banquets and other functions. He is
ready to accept some of these invita-
tons, but has left the arrangements
entirely in the hands of John r. Brad
ley. Many offers have also been made
for lectures and magazine articles and
on other propositions, which DR.. Cook
has declined without exception.
Director General Cold of the steam
ship company, who has been the con-
slant companion of DR.. Cook on board
the Oscar II, when he heard Of Com
mander Peary's charges, said:
"Peary is acting like drowning man
clutching at straw"
At the concert today DR.. Cook was
visibly moved by the strains of Ia
miliar melodies which he had not heard
for more than two years.
The skin suit in which the explorer
returned from Upernavik was exhibit
ed on the upper deck this morning and
aroused great interest. Dozens Of
cameras We're turned upon it, and af-
terward upon DR.. Cook, who declined
all requests tn put the suit on.
He has submitted to being photo.
graphed with great good humor. AS a
matter of fact. the explorer has been
photographed III company with virtual
~ every passenger aboard at various
times.
DR.. Cook says ne would like to avoid
any demonstration at landing He de-
sires first of all to see his wife and
family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
SAGADAHOC
BOW pOINHAM.

The Bowdoinham Baptist Associa-
tipn is holding it's sessions at the Bap-
ttst church and will continue Thursday
and Friday. A large number of dele
gates are present.
John Jewell, graduate of Bates
College, is the principal of the High
school, Miss Maud A. Weed, the as
sista1t, is a graduate of Colby There
is larger attendance Of pupils than
for many years.
S. NJ. Libby of Portland was in town
Wednesday,
c. II. Farley of Portland, manufac-
turer of memorial windows, was in
town Tuesday.
Miss Octavia burlington has rented
her house for the winter to Miss Maud
A. Weed and her mother.
Fred A. Leavitt, and Oscar<L. Good
win of Eliot, who were on their way to
Kert's Hill Seminary, were the guests
of Rev. j. E. Clancy. Monday and
Tuesday. .r
Friday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Carter of West Farmingdale.
Miss Rubie Wood, who is attending
school at Pennington, is passing a few
days at home
Miss Edith Wood passed Tuesday in
Lewiston.
Miss Jennie Reed. daughter of Rev
N. M. Reed, returns to Colby Satur-
day.
-Four memorial windows of opalescent
glass is to be put into the Methodist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
the slcdses but just pushing every min

the sledges but just pushing every min
ute"
''Why was 1t that you and the Others
did not go to the pole with Commander
Peary instead of Henson?" Prof. McMil-
Ian was asked.
Because Henson was better fitted than
anyone in our party" he replied. "He
was stronger and had more experience,
was a better sledge driver and repairer
and in every way was the man TO 60"
All of the Peary party speak regret
fully of the fact that the expedition to
the frozen North has been concluded and
express the hope that they can go into
the ice fields again.
At Cape Sheridan, mounted in cairn
|of crystals, is the brass tablet inscribed
by Chief Engineer Wardwell:
I'm memory of Ross G. Marvin, Cor
nell University, aged 81. drowned April
10, 1909, forty miles north of Capt. Co.
Ilumbia. returning from 1888 north lati-
tude."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
Out on Furlouah.

John Kelley. Pawtucket; William Nc
Fadden, Washington. D. c.; Serene
Newton. Worcester; Charles H. Brown,
Falmouth Junction: John E. Boyle,
Brockton: Vital Chalifoux, Nashua
Timothy Crowley. New Bedford; Will
liam Coullahan, Roxbury; William C.
Stoddard, Winona, Wis; George w
Smith, Portland; Peter Smith, Pough-
keepsie; Eben Tucker, Nashua; Thorn
as w. Baird, Springfield: George w
Allen, Hartford; Samuel Berry, Bel
grade: George w. Godding. Mansfield;
Thomas Caine, Lawrence; Edward Fay,
Watertcwn; William P. Fisher, Mar
blehead; Myron e. Rowland, Danville
Andrew w. Herbert. Richmond: Hen
ry Horton, North Adams; Albert b
Meservey, Belfast; Nahum Mcfarland
Dover, n. H; Frank d. Circuit, Palm
err; Melville A. Smith, Hamilton; Sam
uel w. Taylor, Pittsburg; William H
Lane. Salem; Michael Carney, Robert
Ellis. John Gordon, Patrick H. Kerby
Michael Kelley, George w. Murch, Bos-
ton; James Castle, Holyoke; William
E. Edison, Palermo; Aaron w. Morgan
New York City; Charles w. Birge
I1dItloFu, rTeueIlCk + TNeyHOluS, oWd
Island; Joseph Daniels, Vergennes, VT;
Greenville Austin. Lewiston: Charles
Cunningham, Liberty. Me-; William
T. Marston. Taunton; Joseph Riley and
Daniel H. Weeks, Augusta; Darius f.
Garland, Dover, N. H.; Warren II
Pierce, Woburn; Rufus Sidelinger
Troy, Me-: Almy P. Goodrich, Medford;
Charles F. Bartlett, Bristol; James
Weston; Taunton; John K. Barker ant
Thomas b. Kelley, Boston: William F
Libby, Springfield; Lawrence Killelea
Waterbury, and Matthew Sullivan
RranfOrd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
AN OLD WRECK
Probably Cause Of Loss of Sch. Charlie.
J. Willard-The Crew Safe.

vineyard Haven, Mass, Sept 49,
capt. Littlejohn and the five men com.
posing the crew of the schooner
charles j. Willard, bound from New
York for Portland, which was sunk
near Sow and Pigs shoal YESTERDAY
were brought here today on board the
schooner Mary Augusta from New
York After their vessel had struck
yesterday and while she was sinking
they put off in their yawl boat. suc-
ceeding in boarding the Mary Augusta.
which was but short distance away
The men saved only few personal Ell.
fects. They will proceed to Portland
tomorrow morning. Capt. Littleiohn
tnlnks his vessel struck some submerg-
ed obstacle, probably an old wreck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

I. Richardson, BENJAMIN w. Rovsu
iIoscr'h W. Work ana E,dwrra =
Graves, all SD. on the COMMITTEES h
,nd.se "a wednesdays junket
The last annual session az the g..
preme Council was held in Buffaic
Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Cora
mander Henry l.. Palmer has dno.
died. He has been succeeded by
Massachusetts man. Samuel c. law
renee Of Medford, who during the ,or.
term OF office Of Mr.. Palmer, was n,,s
SAINT grand nant-commander IN.
second office has been filed by Bartos
Smith. formerly deputy of Ohio. Graz
Commander Lawrence will preside I,
the coming session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

The following members have beer
granted discharges from the Home: Will
liam Fl. Regain. late Co. I, I'd Miss. Inf.
(Spanish War; Edward P. Buck. late
Co. d. 14th Maine Inf; William Cagnny,
late Co. A, I'd U. S. Cav; Charles D.
Jones. late Co. B. I'd Mass. II. A; Galea
Hollis, late Co. c. Sd Mass H. A.: Jonn
Beloni. late Co. H, 9th N. H. lnf George
II. Andrews, late Sth Ind. Bat, Mass. l..
A.; Clarkson D. Ayers late Co. K, l4sth
N. Y. Inf; Thomas Gaul, late Co. ,. l7:h
U. S. Inf; Nicholas Mckee, late a Sc aman
U. S. S. Allegheny, Minnesota; Joseph
Nolan, late Co. E, 21st N. Y. Cav: Char es
w. Rnndlett late Co. K, 5Oth Mass. inf,
and Patrick Rogers. late Co. A. 25th N
Y. Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

The auxiliary fishing sloop ST. Paul,
formerly of the Portland fleet of pilot
boats, and one of the best known fishing
craft on the coast, while steaming out of
Portland harhor Saturday was totally
destroyed Off the east end of Long Is
iand as result Of a gasoline explo-
sioh followed by fire. Capt Reuben
Johnson. who was alone on the vessel
at the time, had narrow escape from
being burned and it was with the great
est difficulty that he made his escape
to tho shore In dory, towing the blaz-
ing craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
WALDosoRo.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Howard of Au-
gusta, were the guests of Mrs. Dora
Yorke this week.
Mrs. c. Fl. Curtis is visiting in Rock
land for two lays.
Miss Marcia Blaney and Mrs. +. A.
Hovey were in Rockland Tuesday.
Miss Jessie Coombs went to Gorham
Tuesday to attend the Normal School.
Miss Fave Keene returned to Bev-
erly, Mass. Saturday to resume teach
ing.
Miss Ruth Hooper went to Lewiston
Saturday.
Miss Marguerite Jones is attending
Lincoln Academy.
The S. w. Society were pleasantly en-
tertained at Mrs. L. G. Reed's Monday
evening, Mrs. Gilman served Welsh
rarebit
The marriage of Miss Ella. eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George SIM
mons and Benjamin Reed was solefn-
nized at noon Wednesday at the fam
ly residence, Rev. N. r. Pearson ofii-
ciating. The immediate family and
few invited guests witnessed the cere-
mony, after which a lunch was served.
The happy couple left on the after
noon train amid the usual shower OF
rice, with the best wishes of their
many friends.
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Miss Villa Maud Phe-
Ian and Albert Dunbar in. Rockland'
Wednesday Sept. Is.
The remains Of Mrs. Glidden, wife OF
Samuel Glidden, were brought here
from Massachusetts, "Wednesday ana
Inferred in the family lot in Rurai
cemetery Mrs. Glidden was stricken
suddenly and died in few hours Pc
sides her husband she leaves a daugn.
ter to mourn her loss, who have the
sympathy of their many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
SHORT Of FOOD AND FUEL.
Canadian Ice Breaker Earl Grey Tow
ed Into St. Johns.

st. Johns, n. F.. Sept 19.-Short of
coal and provisions the newly bull.
Canadian ice breaker Earl Grey ar
rived here today on her maiden trip
in tow of tugs. The Earl Grey was
bound from Barrow to Quebec, but ran
short of both fuel and food, and on
making land yesterday wired this port
for tugs to tow her here.
Five years ago similar mishap be-
fell the Canadian government steamer
Scotia, and she was towed into this
port by the steamer Furnessia, which
was subsequently denied salvage award
because the Scotia was the property .:
the British crown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
LINCOLN
JEFFERSON.

Miss Eva Hall went Friday to Triton.
N. H., where she is employed as q
teacher.
Lincoln County Pomona met with
Willow Grange Tuesday. A good at
tendance and interesting discussions d
reported.
DR.. and Mrs. Smalley of Reading,
Mass. We're entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Damon at their new cot-
tage Saturday and Sunday.
F. L. Castle has gone to Massachu.
SettS OBJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
John Etaouck,

John Etaouck died in the hospital here
yesterday of chronic interstitial nephritis
He was born in Staly, England about 80
years ago. He enlisted in Co. B, 1st R. l.
L. A. at Providence, Aug. 10. 1861. and
was mustered out June IL, 1866. He was
admitted to this Home from Pawtuckei
Dec %, 1886
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
Stewart Hunter.

The death of Stewart Hunter occurred
in the hospital here Friday night He
was born in New York City SO years ago
and was a clerk by occupation. He en-
listed in Co. F, 18th N. Y. Cav, at New
York. June 20, 1863, and was discharged
March %. 1865. He was admitted to this
Home from New York City Jan. 10, 1891
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

The drama, Girl of the Mountains"
Will play here tonight. Tickets will be
placed lon sale in the old Canteen from
11.30 to ], and until 8 o'clock. The
company carries a. fine company Of ar
lists and a carload of scenery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

The fine concert yesterday was at
tended by a large number of visitors.
The feature of the program was the
cornet solo by Mr.. Schueler, being the
polka "Levy-Anthen," by Jules Levy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

Charles l.. Humphrey, who delivers
milk to the Home hotel, brought to Ma
jor Smiths office Saturday corn stalk
which was 9 feet, inches tall. Mr..
Humphrey has four acres of this corn
which is the red cob ensilage, which is
remarkably tall for this part of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

Under the name of liconite, a COM
pound of bitumen and certain oil is be-
ing manufactured in Holland which
has all the properties of rubber with
out any Of that material entering into
its composition. 5.Vl44ly4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

The Treacle Bible got Its name IRON
it's rendering Of jeremiah viii. 22:: "
here no treacle in Gilead." insteed 9.
aalm in Gilead 1t was printed IN ioee
The same text was rendered In mo
Douai version. 16Ug. '.Is there no re,
in In Gilead?" This Bible was caiiea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
Another Large Patty Goes
Out on furlough.
Large Number Also. Receive
Discharges from The Home.
Meeting Of Cutler Post and Play at
Opera House Tonight.

Cutler Post, No. 4S, G. A. r., will
meet tonight in it's hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

Thomas Campbell reported for duty
yesterday from New York, where he
has been passing furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

The paper used for the Sunday issues
OF about 500 American papers would suf-
nee for 100000 volumes of 500 pages each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

Percy, the steward, had christened Har-
rigan,' came into camp alone with their
heads down. They shook their heads and
we knew that poor Marvin had been lost
They said they found the hole where he
had fallen through the thin ice and they
could see the back of his fur coat above
the surface of the water
A brass tablet inscribed with Marvin
name and the date and place of his death
was erected on cairn of white stones
or crystal on Cape Sheridan.
Commander Peary, do you believe that
the pole can be reached again, and to
what do you ascribe your success this
timer
Il believe that any member of my par
ty could reach the pole three out of four
times, just the same as Capt Bartlett
could take the Roosevelt through the ice
foes to Cape Sheridan four out of five
times. You get your training as you pro-
gress toward the pole. 1 keep myself
sound, clean and straight, and this has
been Of great help in the trials of rig
orous climate.
THE expedition this time compared
with my earlier ones was particularly
fortunate in the absence of winds east
and west across our course and to the
fortunate prevailing winds in our faces
which held the ice to the land and did
not fault the trails made by those in adj
vance.
Again. we had the advantage of a new
type of sledges. without which we would
not have been able to make our remark.
able progress. This type of sledge, the
Morris K. Jessup sledge' shows the same
marked development that is shown in the
steam yacht of the last few years. 1t re-
duces the traction force on the dogs and
also reduces the strain on the drivers. II
IS no picnic in, the Arctics. just hard
work all the time. There is no riding on
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-06
CITY NEWS.

There will be meeting of the
membership committee of the Y. w.
C. A. in the auditorium on Saturday
evening.
The funeral of Henry Tebeau was
held this morning at st. Francis de
Sales Catholic church, Rev. James
Dunnion officiating. The attendance
at the services was large.
The funeral of George ]. Neyens
was held this morning at st. Peters
Catholic church, Rev. Thos. O'Reilly
officiating. Requiem high mass was
celebrated. The pail bearers were the
following: Felix Kelley, John Smith,
Jacob Blink. William PardeKooper.
Philip Faber, John linden. Interment
was made in Catholic cemetery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-06
CITY NEWS

An automobile party from Dallas
City arrived in the city last evening
shortly past nine o'clock and after
spending several hours in the city de-
parted for their home by way of FIT.
Madison. The run from Dallas City
was started at seven o'clock, coming
by way of Carthage. The machine is
owned by a Mr.. Black of Dallas City.
Mrs. w. Frank Brown will give a
recital at the Y. M. c "A. auditorium
on Monday, May 18th. Mrs. Brown
will be assisted by Miss Elizabeth
WINS, Miss Julia Connolly, and Prof.
zoellner. The auditorium will no doubt
be filled on that evening to hear this
recital which is expected to be the eli
max of its kind to be given in this
city during the present season.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-06
Prisoner Made no Defense and Jury
Quickly Arrived at Verdict
Of Guilty as Charged
In Indictment.
BILLY ON THE STAND
Boy Who Was Kidnapped Told the
Story Of His Capture and De-
tention and Identified
Boyle.

MERCER, Pa, May 6.-Billy whitla
was the first witness today at the
trial of James Boyle, in connection
with the kidnapping.
What becomes of people who don't
tell the truth?" was the first question
b, Attorney Cochran. employed by
Whitla to assist In the prosecution.
Billy replied: "They g, TO hell"
showing he realized what the oath
meant. Billy then related the story,
beginning when he was taken from
school In March. He pointed to
Boyle as the man who took him and
said he wore whiskers, ION the bottom
of his face that day" He related
events of the night Of March % when
he went to the car with Jones'" and
tlen to the Hollenden Hotel in
Cleveland. He said Zones" walked
on the opposite side of the street a
part Of the way to the street car and
gave him note, saying to give it to
the conductor and tell him to put him
of at the Hollenden. On cross exam
ination, Attorney Miller for Boyle
limited the question to the "whiskers
on Jones face Billy stuck to the
story and was certain Boyle was the
man who took him to Cleveland.
Other witnesses told of seeing
Boyle In front of the Whitla house
the night previous to the kidnapping.
Verne Smith of Sharon said he saw
Billy in buggy with Boyle the day
of the kidnapping. He knew Boyle
when he lived in Sharon and thought
he recognized him, though he wore
mustache He said he was made
certain after Boyle was brought back
under arrest He said he did not
tell the Whitla family of seeing Billy
in the buggy as he didn't want TO
mix up in it."
When the court opened this after
noon the attorney for Boyle an
nounced Boyle would rest the case
without putting in any defense.
After the announcement that Boyle
would not make defense the judge
began to charge the jury. 1t is ex-
pected the case will reach the jury
by 2:30.
.,oyle is found guilty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-06
PATTEN HAS
THEM GUESSING
Is He In Chicago or Colorado and If in
Chicago What Does He Intend
to do With the Wheat
Market.
MANY WANT TO KNOW
Traders Claim That Patten Is Now in
Precarious Position In His
MISUNDERSTANDING
to Sell.

CHICAGO, May e.-Despite state
ment from Patterns Office denying that
the lull leader has returned many
traders claim to have seen him. The
effect of his presence was quickly
shown in the market today. There was
some excitement. Traders declare
Patten is now in precarious position
in IBIS manipulations. He can't sell
wheat now as he would break May
prices seriously and also effect July.
The only way out now, is to carry
over operations until July in order to
hold the price up to permit him to
get from under"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-06
Delegates to Conference Satisfied That
Step Has Been Taken In
Movement For Worlds
Peace.
coMMENDs GOVERNMENT
Adopt Resolutions Expressing Appre-
citation Of Action Of This Gov.
eminent in Recent Con-
cluson Of Treaties.

CHICAGO, May e.-Feeling that a
real step forward in the worlds
peace movement had been taken the
delegates to the peace congress
prough their three days convention to
a close with banquet here last night.
me delegates were entertained at
banquet given by the Chicago AS
sociation of Commerce. Secretary Raj.
lnger and Congressman Tawney and
Bartholdt being among the speakers.
Government Is Commended.
me following were among the req
olutions adopted at yesterdays ses-
sion:
Resolved, That this peace congress
expresses it's high appreciation of the
action of our government in the re-
cent conclusion of the twenty-three
arbitration treaties. 1t urgently re-
quests the president and congress OF
the United States to take the initia-
tive In endeavoring to complete the
work OF the second Hague conferences
and especially to secure an agree
ment among the military and naval
powers for the speedy arrest Of
ruinous competition in armaments
now prevailing. and as an immediate
step to this end that special COM
mission of the highest character be
credited for its consideration.
Resolved, That this congress earn
estly endorses the movement SO aus
piciously begun by the government Of
Denmark and Great Britain to provide
at public cost for construction
measures to promote international
good understanding, hospitality and
friendship, and appeals to our own
government for broad and generous
action upon these lines.
The principal speakers at the Chi
cago Association Commerce banquet
were Congressman Tawney of Min
nesota and Count Won Bernstorff. the
German ambassador.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-06
Letter From Harm States That Not a
Man Was Left Alive But
Women and Children
Were Spared.
ARE LIVING ON GRASS
Moslems Are Attempting to Force the
Women and Girls to Become Mo-
hammedans-carry
Girls Away.

MARAsH, May GA letter received
by messenger from Harm say that
every man there has been killed.
Only women. girls and boys under ten
years of age have been left alive.
Churches and houses were plundered
and most of them were burned. The
letter. which is from the widow of a
clergyman, says: 1--WE have nothing
to eat or wear We are living on grass
like animals. Worse than this, the
Moslems are trying to force the wom-
en- and girls to become Mohammedans
Already some of the women have been
carried away"