Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07
uNpENIA5LY AMERICAN GRIT
 coNoUERs THE FROZEN NORTH.
A Coincidence Created Such as Will
 Never Again Be Seen.

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 New York. Sept. s.-Peary has sue ceeded. Stars and Stripes nailed to the north pole.
 From out the. Arctic darkness there was flashed today this message, which stunned the scientific world and thrill ed the heart of avery lAyunan. From the. bleak coast of Labrador Peary gave 10 the world the news that he had att taned his goal in the far north. while at the same moment in far off, Dem mark Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brook lyn was being dined and lionized by royalty for the same achievement.
 Each Ignorant of the Others Conquest.
 Undeniaoly Yankee grit has conquer ed the frozen north and there has been created a coincidence such as the world 2 will never see again. Two, Americans have planted the flag of their country sought to pepetraie for, four centuries, and each. ignorant of the others con- quest, has flashed within a period of five days a laconic message of success Go the waiting world.
 Peary Briefsr Than Cook, But Specific.
 Cook fin his first message to his countrymen was brief, but non-com- initial: Peary was even briefer, but specific. Stars and Stripes nailed to the pole" he said. That was all, but HeVer-before have go few words con- veyed to people greater meaning or a greater patriotic satisfaction.
 Peary Unheard from for More Than
 Year.
 Five days ago, on Sept. 1, Dr. Cook sent out from the Shetland Islands the first message of his success--a mes rage which has aroused storm of controversy around the world. Today Robert E. Peary, lost from view in the land of ice and unheard from since August. 1908. startled the world by similar message sent from Indian Haroor, Labrador. There was no. qual- ihcation it left no doubt. It announc- ed unequiN ocally that he had reached the top of the world. Thus two flags with,the Stars and Stripes of the Unit ed States are gloating in the ice packs, proving the courage of intrepid Amer leans.
 -+ The World Waite for Details.
 With but a word from Peary, the world waits breathlessly for details, but until tomorrow. when he should arrive at Chauteau Bay, Labrador, wait ing must suffice.
 First word of Peary's success reach ed New York at 12,39 o'clock this aft ernoon in a despatch to the Associat- ed Press. It contained the bare an- nouncement of his finding the pole AL most simultaneously he had transmit ted the news to London, repeating dra- matlcally and simply: Stars and Stripes nailed to the north pole" At the same time he similarly advised the governor of Newfoundland.
 Both Old and New World Notified.
 Both the old and the new world were thus apprised of his great achievement prg ( tically at the same moment and the excitement which followed attests to the high pitch of interest aroused over this climax of mans perseverance. extras were rushed from the press and those who read marveled at the twist of the universe<which had snatched the ice mask from the north In so strange a manner.
 Tantalizing Briefness. Like Dr. Cooks first message, Peary's was tantalizing in It's briefness, and the waiting public, stimulated by Cooks success, was left unsatisfied. For as did Dr. Cook, Peary resumed his homeward voyage immediately af- ter filing the curt news of discovery.
 Arctic Steamer Roosevelt Safe. few words were added to this mea- gre information at 2.50 D. m. when | there was made public this additional sent to Herbert 6. Bridg- man. Brooklyn, secretary of the Peary | Arctic club:
 Pole reached. Roosevelt safe.
 "PEARY."
 Vital Points Cleared Up.
 This gave assurance that the vessel | h which Peary had departed had pass d through the ice unscathed. but de- ails of his homecoming and the date of | his discovery of the pole were still | York Times had received a despatch | ater in the afternoon that these vital points were cleared up. The message said: T have the pole April 6. Expect ar- i've Chateau bay Sept IT.
 With this information at hand it | as comparatively simple matter to ascertain that the April 9th referred O was April of the present year. as lis expedition did not start from New York until July ', 1908.
 April S. 190s--the date that Peary ,lanted the flag at the pole-and April 1, 1g0S--the day that Dr. Cook un- urled the Stars and Stripes year be- ore-consequently become the eardi- Ial days upon which exploration of the ar north will rest hereafter.
 Though separated Dy aDoHt year, r. he same feat was accomplished. by wo Americans. neither Of whom was ware of the movements of the other
 Psary's Message to His Wife.
 Just as pr. Cook notified his wife, so 'ofnmander Peary took advantage of he brief stop al Indian harpor to as ure Mrs. Peary of his safely. This message, almost overlooked during d av of excitement over his achieve nent. reached New York tonight from Iouth HarpsweiI, Me. where Mrs 'eary has been spending the summer [ contained both touch of pathos nd a quaint references tc his success. Have made good at lazt, sRyR the xnlarer te his wifA Y hays ths old '