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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
Complete Recognition Of His Having Reached the
North Pole Society Will Have Experts |nves-
tgate Cooks Claims When Presented
Capt. Bartlett Also Voted a Medal.

@t"uctiOnS to recommend to the board
of mana gers subcommittee of eX-
perts who shall have authority to send
for papers or make such journeys as
may be niece ssary to inspect original
records, and that this action of the so
ciety be communicated at once to those
who may have evidence of import
ancc"
I'VE must be shown was the COM
menl of Prof Willis l.. Moore pres
iicnt of the society, in speaking of
"othcr explorers" whose records are to
be subjected to a rigid scientific test
looking to- speedy settlement of the
question of priority in the Cook and
P"ary claims OF discovery of the pole.
Iloi. Moore declared that the society
and its $1,000 members will spare no eX-
pcnsc to have this question settled.
The committee of scientists to be APP
pointed later will be authorized to go
to Copenhagen or any other place to
rake their Investigations. Dr. Cocks
name was not directly alluded to i'll
the statement given out by the society,
but the resolutions adopted We're clear
" directed at him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

New York, NOV. 2.-Battle-scarred
Tammany, which yesterday elected a
mayor but lost a city, took up today
the gloomy work of getting it's house
in order for four years Of aVoWed an
ti-Tammany government in New York
City.
An analysis shows that the election,
which resulted in the defeat by the
Fusion forces of every important Tam
many Democratic candidate below the
mayor, WaS more of a victory Tor the
-Tammany Democrats who had
lined up with the Republicans under
the Fusion banner than for the
straisht-out Republicans Anti-Tam-
many democrats elected or the Re-
publican Fusion ticket will for four
years be in absolute control of the
city's administration. They will have
large Majority in the board Of esti-
mates, one of the most powerful NUM-
cipal bodies in any city in the world,
and will thereby have the disbursement
of more than $1,000, 900, 600 Of the city's
money.
In this board, according to the anti
Tammany Democrats, is to be found
the nuculeus of what provides COM
plate reorganization of their party in
Greater New York. Persistent rumors
today mad il that the attempt to create
a new order of things for the New
York City Democracy was already I'M
der way. Charles y. Murphy. who sue
ceeded Richard Croker as Tammany
leader. came out with formal denial
Of these rumors, at the same time
denying a report that ne was to be de-
posed from the leadership.
The presence of Richard Croker in
the city was a matter of considerable
speculation to those who were study
ing the situation and the announce
ment that he had extended his visit
five days longer than previously an
nouEced. was regarded as significant.
Mr.. Cookers visitors today included
En- Mayor Hugh Grant. Lewis Dixon,
William T. Sheehan and Mayor Nc
Clellan. The retired leader said tina,
these calls had no political Significance
however.
Il am out of politics for good and
ALL he told his intervieWers. Not FOR
million dollars would | reconsider my
determination to keep in the back
ground. Yes, they asked me to come
back-They always do that. But I'm
too old and could not stand the racket"
Complete returns on the balloting in
the aldermanic districts show that
Tammany lost ground also in that
body. and that the Democratic MAORI
ty will be cut down from 81 to ma
jority OF a single vote. Besides this
loss, several of the nominally Demo-
cratic votes from Brooklyn districts
are the product of q fusion between the
Democratic and Hearst Independent
forces, and are hardly to be depended
upon to support their Democratic col
leagues in all instances.
William NJ WINS. the Republican free
lance, who launched the Hearst boom
late in the campaign offered his con-
gratulations to the fusion candidates
today.
1T is the greatest victory for re-
form that New York City has ever
seen" said Wins. 1T means that Tam
many must be recognized and that
there must also be house cleaning of
the Republican organization in Man
haitian and Brooklyn as attested by the
defeat OF Barnard and the defeat of the
Woodruff machine and its Republican
candidate in Brooklyn"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
Gaynor Only Man They Can Claim and He Swears
No Boss Shall Rule Him--Heney Turned Down
In Frisco Nebraska Is Republican, Diapers
Plurality $685. Kentucky Has Wild Time.

Mayor-elect Gaynor would not dis
cuss today the probability of his acting
Oil his prediction statement that he
would be diSlnclined to serve as mayor
unless a Democratic board of estimate
was also chosen.
Il have nothing to say to the news
papers today" said Judge Gaynor to
the reporters, except that l desire to
express my warmest thanks and appre-
citation to You and the reporters of all
the newspapers who have been calling
1aily at my house"
The nayor-elect disclaimed pub
lished interview with him which credit
ed him with charging the newspapers
with garblinS and dstorting his cam
pagn speeches.
The strength of the Fusion cause in
New York county was indicated by the
plurality of 26,631 votes which Charles s.
Whitman, the Fusion nominee for district
attorney, received over George G. Bat
tie, the Tammany candidate. Even more
significant was the victory of John s.
Shea, Fusionist, for sheriff, an office with
rich emoluments, over Christopher d. Sui
Ivan, Tammany, by a plurality of S8425.
The Fusion triumph in New York coun-
ty extended to its candidates for supreme
court judgeshps, all three of it's nOmi-
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
James Frie|, Amity, Dies
From Two Rifle Wounds.
Alleged TO Have Been Given by
ChaS. FrieI or Ollie Black.
Men Arrested and will Have Hear.
ing Today at houIton.

IIoulton. Me. Nov. "a charge Of
manslaughtcr probably will be prefer
rcd against Charles t'riel. or Ollie Black
81 Amity, or against both of them, in
The Houltnn municipal court tomorrow
morning in consequence of the death
this afternoon Of James Friel, a broth
CT Gf one of the men.
Friol died from the effects of two
rife shot wounds in the side and hip
sustained Monday night. after he hal
ordered both men from his home at
Amity. following an alteration
1t is alleged that they procured 4
rifle that one of them fired two Shots
at James Friel and that they then
skipped out.
1t was feared they had crossed over
the boundary to New Brunswick, but
the officers finally located both men
and brought them here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

The complete vote of New York City
for president of the Loard of aldermen
gives Mitchell, Fus., a plurality of H.
OBI over Calvin, the Democratic nom
inee.
Gaynor's plurality in each borough
We're as follows:
Manhattan and The Bronx. 1850;
Brooklyn, 11,714; Queens, 1868; Rich
mond, 20i3.
An interesting result was revealed in
the complete vote tabu!atcd today
which gives Hearst 81 more votes than
Barnard in the borouahs of Manhattan
ana the Bronx.
The piuraiti1s of the I'usionist can
didates in the greater city, aside from
mayor, on the completed vote were:
w. \. Prcndergast, comptroller,
1859.
John Purroy Mitchell. president of
The board of aldermen, 11.03l.
In the borouGhs, the complete vote
shows the following pluralities for the
Fusion candidates for borough presi-
dent:
Manhattan-George McAneney, 25,o51.
EronN-C. c. Miller, 1901.
RrookIy'n-A. l.. Steers, 2s,2S2.
Richmonti--George Cromwell 332.
Cueens-Lawrence Gresser, Ind,
400
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
PEARY NATURALLY PLEASED
At Geographic Society's Action-Ex-
plains Away Some Criticism.

Portland Me, Nov. Ell am eX-
tremciy gratified at the action of The
graphic Society and greatly appreciate
the honor which they have conferred
upon me in voting the medal" ca:d
Commander Pcary. when informed of
the action of the society today in vot-
ing him a gold medal for having reach
ed the North Pole.
When questioned about the comment
on the fact that he did not call at the
navy department While in Washington,
commander Peary stated that he ar
rived in Washington late in the fore
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
APT PUPILS.
The Signal Corp Officers
Break Bip|ane Records.
Lieut.. Humphreys and FouIerS
Stay Up Over an Hour.
Lieut.. lahm Takes Lieut.. Com.
Sweet on Successful Flight.

College lark. Md, Nov. 3.-Flyln%
records were broken in more ways than
one ON the government aviation field
today. In the morning Lieuts. Humph-
rcys and FoulerS Of the Signal Corps
remained in the air 61$i minutes and
i'm doing SO exceeded all endurance rec
ords that have been made by any Of
the pupils OF the Wright brothers III
was but 10A minutes short of the
longest previous record made by Will
bur Wright 1t exceeded hy three min
utes the endurance flight made by
Lieut. Lahm alone last Monday.
The second notable flight of the day
was with Lieut.. Commander Sweet OF
the navy as a passenger. Mr.. Sweets
weight was Il pounds in excess of thai
of any other passenger who has been
taken up here. Two unsuccessful eff
forts were made by Mr. Wright 10 car
ny Mr.. Sweet as Il passenger, Lieut..
Iahm accomplished the feat after ono
false start He remained in the air
So, minutes with Mr.. Sweet. Follow
ing this flight Iieuts. Humphreys AMI
Foulers flew for about % minutes and
until the approaching darkness made
it necessary for them TO descend.
Wilbur Wright left College Park Tor
Now York today to meet his brother
Orvile. upon his return from abroad.
Mr. Wright probably will not return
here to further instruct his pupils I'M
less his presence is especially needed.
The flights made by the army lieu
tenants late today after Mr. Wright :
departure. showed how completely they
had mastered all the details of hand
ling the biplane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
VALIANT DEEDS REWARDED
FROM CARNEGIE HERO FUND.
Fifty Persons Receive $4,000 Cash and
Each Medal==Athens, O., Flood Heroes
Lead===List Includes L. F. Clarke, Will
ton, c. w. Hammond Sidney, Me.

been skating on thin ice and buoyed
the couple up until assistance came.
Young Sayle refused aid himself un-
til the couple had been taken from
the ice hole and we're on their way to
safety.
A particularly worthy award was the
case of George S. McCue, colored, Of
Garden City, kaS., whose heroic act
in rescuing a baby from in front OF
A fast travelling passenger train was
brought to the attention of the COM
mission by the city officials of the town
whore the colored man lived.
A mother had left 2-year-old child
strapped in a baby buggy in front Of
a depot ana express office. Wind blew
the baby buggy onto the railroad
tracks. overturning the vehicle. The
strap held the infant in the carriage.
McCuc saw the overturned carriage but
did not see the baby. A passenger train
running close TO GO miles an hour was
approaching. McCue ran down the
track and about half way to the car
riage saw that it contained an infant.
He redoublcd his speed, reaching the
vehicle in time to throw it from the
IiS'Il VI way Will q AlI6hIy anu
just cleared the pilot Of the engine
as the heavy train sped past the de-
pot. McCue was given bronze medal
for his act and $500 for educational
purposes. fa ~
Following is partial list Of persons
recognized by the commission: i..4
w. f. Sayle. North Attleboro, Mass.
John f. Connoy, South Boston, Mass.
T. J. Madden, Thomaston, Conn.
A. X. Sweet( colored), Norwood, r. I.
L. r. Clarke, Wilton. Me.
Bertha Battenbury, Charlottetown,
p E. T.. (Canada).
E. z. Ross tdied), Fall River, Mass.
Fl. l.. Mitchell, (died), Plymouth.
Conn.
c. w. Hammond (died), Sidney. Me-
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
STRONG views
Held by Bishop Richard
son Of New Brunswick
In Regard to Some Quite
Common Church Practices.
Expresses Them FrankIyEat Church
Of England Convention.

Fredericton, n b., Nov. 3-Bishop
Richardson in a strong charge at the
opening of the Church of England
Synod of New Brunswick today, said
the number of vacant missions had
been reduced from IL to six. He was
glad to note a small improvement in
5tipands OF mission clergymen, but
thought the standard was far too low.
Any change, he declared, amidst APP
pla use, must be in a forward direction
and not backward. The plan of grad
ing stipends Of mission clergymen ac-
cording to the length of service was
approved by the speaker.
His Lordship strongly deprecated
the adoption of indirect methods, such
as parsh picnics for raising funds for
such purposes. Such methods he said,
We're unworthy of the end in view and
served to discredit the church. Public
dancers sometimes carried on in con
nection with these picnics. he regarded
as indefensible ana exposed young
people to moral menace. In his opin-
ion churches should be supported by
frecwill offerings of the people.
The bishop strongly endorsed the
illtil > missionary HOW anu Tic
sincerely hoped the Church of England
would not disregard the call being
made throughout the kingdom. He ia
voreG church house in st. John as
Il memorial to the late Bishop Kingdom.
The bishop made strong pronounce
ment on the temperance question.
Look around and YOU will find fam
lily after family. life after life and
hcme after home that has been blast
ed by this hydra headed curse 1t is
with a sense of shame that | remind
YOU that this church is doing nothing
to put itself on record as being opposed
to it."
He was not prepared to say that the
time was ripe for prohibition, though
that was the ideal for which they
should look forward. Prohibition to be
carried out must have behind it the
force of public opinion.
In regard to unlimited local option
he thought it worked well in rural
communities but not in cities. At the
present time there is not sufficient
public opinion behind the Scott act to
secure its adequate enforcement. He
thought the Synod should declare it
self against the bar and should eX-
press the opinion that if liquor must
be sold it should be only in sealed
packa ses. If liquor was to be sold by
license then the cost of such license
must be much higher. He hoped that
the Synod would condemn public
drinking and advocate total absti
nence.
He made a plea on behalf Of Kings
College and hoped for increased sup
port He defined the position Of the
church on marriage and divorce and
said that under no circumstance could
clcrgvmen of the Church of England
perform the marriage ceremony in
cases where one or both parties had
been divorced The canon also pro-
hibited the marriage to a deceased
Wife'S sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

Pittsburg, Nov. with the regular
fail meeting of the Carnegie Hero Fund
Commission today came The rewarding
of so persons throughout this country
and Canada for acts of bravery and IL
lustrious conduct called to the at
tention Of the commission during the
past three months. With the exception
of one award, made to a citizen of Can
ada, all the persons remembered by the
commission are residents of the United
States, SO being persons living in
OHIO.
Approximately $4,000 and 90 silver
and u bronze medals were awarded at
today's meeting of the commission. OF
the 80 heroic acts approved II of the
persons responsible for them met their
death. In these cases next of kin re-
c"ived the award.
Deeds of heroism during the flood
at Athens, Ohio, March IA. 1907, re-
of the commission.
Probably the most sensational act
If bravery was that of HALEY M.
Woods. a merchant of Athens. OHIO,
and an expert swimmer. During the
foods of the Hooking river in March.
1907. Woods, unassisted, rescued two
men and a woman from almost certain
death when he rowed a fat bottomed
sl.iff through a wild current into the
second story window of half sub
merged house. carrying his rescued Eel
low citizens OF shore in safety. In IN
vestigating the case of Woods. the
commission found that he was IN dept
in excess of $1,000 for his small mer-
chandse store and presented him with
Il check for $1,000 and a silver medal
Another instance called to the at
tcntion Of the commissioner was that
of William +. Sayle Of North Attic
boro, Mass, a 14-yearold boy, who,
unassisted and heavily dressed, jump
ed into a hole in the ice broken by the
weight of 9 boy and girl who had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
The Committee Report.

The report of the subcommittee OF
experts before whom Commander
pcary appeared with his records and
instruments was as fellows:
The subcommittee to which was
referred the task of examining the rec
ords of Commander ePary in evidence
o. his having reached the North pole,
beg to report that they have completed
their task.
Commander Peary has submitted to
this Subcommittee his original jour
nal and records of observations, to-
gethcr with all of his instruments :
apparatus and certain Of the moss
nortant OF thu. scientific results of ais
expedition. These have been carefully
ex2mincl by your subcommittee and
they arc unanimously of the opinion
tllat Commander Pcary reached the
North mol" on Auril &, 1909.
"Th-y also feel warranted in stating
chat tic organization, planning, and
management of the expedition, its
complete success and its scientific re-
sn;ts. reflect the greatest credit on the
ability of Commander Robert f. Peary
and rcndar him worthy of the highest
hororS that the National Geograph-
ic Society cen bestow upon him.
"HENRY GANNETT,
&c. NJ. CHESTER.
20. II. TILI4MANN." FL
The resolutions adopted by the so
cicty were as follows:
Whereas, Commander Robert E.
ID /
goal sought for centuries
Whereas, this is the greatest geo
graphical achievement that this society
can have opportunity to honor, there
fore
"Resolved. That a special medal be
awarded to Commander Pcary.
Resolved. That the question OF
whether or not any one reached the
North pole prior to 1909 be referred to
the committee on research with in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
Conditions and Genera! Forecast.

Washington. Nov. 3,--i'or Thursday
ana Friday: Barcmeteric pressure is
low over the Northeastern states and
high in the South and Southwest. TEN
peratnre has fallen in the Atlantic
states. Rain occurred Wednesday in
eastern New England and light scat
tered showers were reported in the
middle Atlantic states. Showers are
likely to continue Thursday in New
England. Elsewhere fair weather will
prevail. Temperature will be somewhat
higher on the Atlantic seaboard Else
where conditions in temperature will
be slight. Friday promises to be fair
in practically all districts. The winds
along the New England and middle At
lantic coasts will be moderate south
west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

Washington, Nov 3.-Commander
lRobcrI f.. Peary was today voted a
gold medal by the Nationa! Geographic
Society for having reached the North
pole. The board of managers Of the So
cety at a meeting today accepted
the report of its sub-cOm-
mittee Of scientists, who had cXamin-
ed the explorers records and proofs
and found thea to be conclusive OF his
clam thas,th flI reached the pole.
"rr'<: l--s9fDted a resolution that
4 The rAgulYnether or not any ex-
>. ]. tr reacht,rtie North pole prior
to 1909 shall be referred to sub-com-
'mittec OF experts with authority to
send for papers or make such journeys
Sas may be necessary to inspect orig
|inal records. This indicated that the
Society proposes as soon as possible to
pass upon the records of DR.. Frederick
a. Cook.
OF far-reaching Importance is the So
Eciety's action in deciding to follow up
the question of priority n
the discovery of the North pole. The
scientists will spare no expense in or
der that they may be convinced on this
point. Dr. Cook will be advised imme-
dately Of the socctys action.
Present at the meeting of the board of
were Il men, all of whom are
prominent in the scientific world. After
the report of the b-commttec was
submitted there was a debate lasting
more than two hours. but finally tn
Nlaard voted unanimously to accept the
|fport of the three experts, who be-
ieved without any question of doubt
Ethat Commander Peary reached the
North pole April 6, 1909
| In addition to awarding Commander
|Paary special gold medal as "A token
|Of the highest honor the society can
bestoW upon him. it was also decided
that n medal be given to Captain Rob
|ert a. Bartlett, who was declared by
the society to have displayed able
|seamanship. pertinacious effort and
Fable management" during the Peary
Arctic expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

While cunning near his home at
Cheabeague island Tuesday morning
Lewis Hamilton accidentally shot him
self with shotgun and as 4 result it
is thonght that he will lose his right
forearm In some way the gun was dis
charged and his right arm suffered to
sncn an extent that the doctors believe
amputation will be necessary. liamil-
ton was taken to Portland in motor
boat as quickly as possible and IS now
al tho Maine General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

the Michelin cup. beating all aeroplane
records for duration and distance He
covered a little over 232 kilometers
144 miles) in four hours. six minutes
and - seconds. The previous best
record was made by Farman at Beth
any field in August last when he won
the Grand Prix De Lachampagne
travelling 1S2 kilometers Oils miles)
in hours. minutes, 56 rs seconds
The weather today was ideal, it be-
ing grey5and MINDLESS although the
cold was severe. The aviator was Civ
en- an-ovation when he landed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
loDAyS JOURNAL CONTENTS
Page Ono.

Page One.
TELEGRAPH-Pearv Given Medal by
National Geographic Society-Strong
Views Held by Bishop Richardson of New
iB.runswick-Amity Man Fatally Shot: Two
Men tield-Army Men Being Taught by
Wright Prove Apt Pupils-Tammany
Hall Knocked out in Tuesdays Election
Heroes.
Page Two.
LOCAL-Skowhega gan .Pittsfield and Gar
Page Three.
,,LoCAI.-Gardiner and Hallowell Local
News.
Page Four.
SPORTING AND FINANCIAI.-Much
RIVALRY Develops to Secure the Big Fight
Much Work Ahead-Other Sports-The
Aarket Quotations.
Page Five.
GENERAL
Page Six.
/, Victory All Along the
rine- Decision VIII Help Labor-Worse
mar Maine Gossip-Press
Comments
dS6 ScVCVs
CLASSIFIED SEMENTS-
Page Eight.
Observation-Disclosures and Suggestions
'of the Housewife.
Page Nine.
,LOCAL-State House News-S Supreme
court Report.
Page Ten.
LOCAL-Chna Club Luncheon-Local
Mihlusements-Augusta Yacht Club Enter
"hs Memhers-Gospel Mission News.
Page Eleven.
LoCAL-Oakland Woman Seeks to Re
uVer Custody of Her Two Children--Au-
susta Riiie Club Receives Proposition
"om National Association-Count News.
Page Twelve.
I TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
WILLIAM n. HILTON.
IAN Of Lincoln County Bar Dies from
Bright's Disease.

i@mariscotta. Ne. Nov. 3-William
H. Hilton, dean Of the Lincoln county
"ar and one % the ablest LAWYERS in
"e state, died today of Rright's dis
ease in Portland hospital. He had
''tVed as county attorney. Besides the
,o"w, two sons. both of whom are
S. MYERS and daughter survive. He
was 50 years OLD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04

DR.. Percival Lowell of Lowell OBJ
servatory. Flagstaff, AriZ., has issued
notice to observatories OF America that
by an arrangement with the Centrale
STEELE at Kiel, Germany. the Lowell OBJ
servatory instead of Harvard hereafter.
will be the distribution center for
planetary news in America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-04
Boston Forecast.

rostYn. Nov. 3.-itorecast for Boston
and vicinity: Thursday showers fol-
lowed by clearing. Friday fair and
slightly colder. southerly 10 westerly
wind.