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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
The SmarteSt Fad for Autumn
The Black Silk Jersey Waist

position to know the facts of the Arctic
region on which DR.. Cooks claims are
based 1t contains a direct fntimat1on
that Cook never reached the pole at all
The dispatch from Commander Peary
was responsive to an inquiry sent Dy
wireless telegraph to him at Indian
Harbor Immediately following his first
announcement.
The first message from Peary re-
ceived by the Associated Press at 12:S9
o. m. last Monday came with such
startling suddenness that the most urg-
ent measures were adopted immedl-
ately to confirm its absolute authen-
ITCHY. This was quickly done, and the
message traced to it's source and veri-
fed.
Ask for Details
At the same time an urgent dispatch
was sent to Commander Peary by ca
BILE to Halifax, and thence by land lines
and wireless to Indian Harbor, asking
for additional particulars and corropo-
ratiye details, and informing him that
DR.. Cook "arrived at Copenhagen Sep
tember 4. claiming to have reached the
pole April 21, 1908"
This dispatch to Peary was sent
within few minutes of the receipt or
Peary's first telegram announcing his
achievement, and evidently 1t was the
first word the explorer received on com
ing within the range Of civilization that
Cook had already set up the claim OF
being the first discoverer of the north
pole.
Commander Pearys response, there
fore, embodies his views on first hear
ing the news that his announcement OF
the discovery of the pole was disputed
by Cook.
The attention of Europe and America
continues to be centered on the an
nouncements of the two north pole ex-
plorers. DR.. Cooks lecture at Copen-
hagen last night, when he had ample
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
PEARY ATTEMPTS TO
BRAND COOK AS LIAR

LONDON, Sept. S.-The Reuten Tel
egram company has received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Commander
Peary dated Indian Harbor, Labrador:
Cooks story should not be taken
too seriously. The Eskimos who ac-
companied him say he went no dis
tance north and not out of sight of
land. Other men of the tribe corrobo-
rate their statements. (Signed)
"PEARY."
The direct challenge to DR.. Cooks
story that he reached the north pole
April 21, 1908, cabled from Indian Har-
Dor by Commander Peary, has given
marked impetus to the growing ten
dency in scientific as well as popular
circles to regard the claims of the ear
lier arrival from the polar regions
with more than suspicion.
This dramatic message from Com
mander Peary," says the Evening
Standard (which throws down in the
most emphatic manner the fabric built
up so elaborately by Dr. Cook, prob
ably is the beginning of a dispute
which will become historic"
Crisis Is Reached
The Westminster Gazette says:
Commander Peary's statement brings
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
PEARY REACHES
BATTLE HARBOR'
EXPLORER CASTS REFLECTION
ON DR.. COOK
SAYS HE WILL PROVE CLAIM OF
SURGEON FALSE
Scientists Everywhere Much Divided
as to Which of Two Polar Wans
derers Is Entitled to
Honors
ICont,nued from raxo onel

what they agreed to accompany me for.
''As to the story that Commander
Peary says 1 took provisions stored by
him, my reply is that Peary took my
provisions, obtaining them from the
custodian on the plea that had been
so long absent that he was going TO
organize relief stations for me in case
I should be alive. For this I have docu-
mentary proof"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
FAIL TO UNDERSTAND
ATTACK ON DR.. COOK

BERLIN, Sept. 8.-Herr Baschin, Gus
todian of the Berlin Geographical insti-
tute and a member of the Drygalsk ex-
pedition, was interviewed today on the
claims of DR.. Cook and Commander
Peary, each to having discovered the
north pole. He said;
Neither I nor most of the other Ger
man geographers can understand why
the English scholars have attacked
Cook. Hitherto it has not been the
custom in scientific circles to attribute
falsehoods to explorers returning from
unknown regions.
Most Polar discoveries have been
made by the explorer alone. Peary,
Cagni and Hansen reached the highest
attitudes alone, or accompanied only by
few Eskimos. Their measurements
were taken by one person and 1t Is of
little Importance whether the bystand-
ers were white men or Eskimos, since
no witness would be in a position to
rectify the measurements.
1.-THE reports telegraphed from Copen-
hagen up to the present time leave no
doubt regarding the correctness of DR..
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
PEARY ARRIVES Off
BATTLE HARBOR

RED BAY, Labrador, via Quebec,
Sept. 8.-Commander Robert E. Peary,
homeward bound on the steamer
Roosevelt, arrived today at Battle
Harbor, just above the opening of the
strait of Belle Isle and approximately
sixty-five miles above this point.
AS the telegraph station at Chateau
Bay thirty-hve miles northeast of here,
is closed, the Roosevelt's next stop
likely will be here, although it was first
intended to stop at the former place.
At one time today the Roosevelt
was reported at Blanc Sablon, south
west of here and 100 miles from Battle
Harbor, but latest advices tonight
merely chronicle her arrival at Battle
Harbor, with her exact itinerary there
after in doubt.
Advices reaching here today say that
the Roosevelt was sighted at Battle
Harbor at 10 o'clock this morning. Her
speed is uncertain, but she is expected
to stop here or go on to Blanc Sablon
tomorrow whence, after a short call,
she will proceed on her way to North
Sydney, c. B., about 475 miles to the
southwest.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

to meet DR.. Cook in Copenhagen, but
he changed his plans when informed at
the steamship Office that the Scandina-
Wan line steamship oscar II, on which
DR.. Cook had announced his intention
of returning to America, would sail
from Copenhagen tomorrow, and ar
rive in New York about September 81
So far none of the cablegrams from
Copenhagen have mentioned DIR. Cooks
intention of sailing from there for this
country tomorrow. 1t was understood
that he was first going to Brussels to
address the Royal Geographical So
ciety.
No matter which explorer was first
to discover the north pole great fortune
is in store for both, and it is believed
that the fame of one will endure as
long as that of the other
Cook May Get $5oo,ooo
DIR. Cook has been besieged in Cop
enhagen by scores of publishing houses
and lecture bureaus and If he accepts
the most flattering offers, it is esti-
mated that his financial profits in eigh-
teen months will approximate $500,000
AS many publishers and lecture bu-
reaus are struggling gamely with the
telegraph companies to get into COM
munication with Peary to make him
offers.
buI While DT. COOK mas HOC maze any
arrangements for the publication of his
book or for lecturing, it is known that
Commander Peary is under contract
with a a large New York publishing
house, a contract which amply provides
for future income, providing he found
the north pole.
Lieutenant Ernest H. Shackleton of
England, who holds the record of hav-
ing reached nearest to the south pole,
IO. I,A fAl1 rsY,, III
New York:
81 am glad to be able to offer my
warmest congratulations to Command
er Peary on his discovery of the north
pole, which is the well deserved reward
of indomitable pluck and perseverance.
He Likes Peary
with all explorers, I rejoice in
Peary's achievement. I met him in
Edinburgh years ago and then formed
the opinion that If any man could
reach the pole that man was Peary.
With my best wishes, J hope he is
bringing back with him from his latest
triumphant expedition the two toes out
of ten which were all his previous ex-
plora tions had left him."
Admiral Sir Geo. Mares of the British
navy and one of the oldest living Arctic
explorers, has sent this message ad-
dressed to Commander Peary:
lowing to your well known Arctic
veracity all will accept your statement
that you have reached the north pole.
1 congratulate you.
(Signed) "NARES."
Herbert L. Bridgeman. secretary of
the Peary Arctic club, is on his way
to Sydney, C. B., to meet the Roosevelt
when it arrived there. En- route he may
pick up Mrs. Peary in Maine and take
her with him. but the last message
from her indicates that she had not
definitely decided whether to go to
Sydney.
1t is believed that Mr.. Peary will
leave the Roosevelt at Sydney and pro-
ceed by rail to New York, permitting
the ship to make it's slower way to the
metropolis.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

the whole dispute to an acute crisis,
adding that DR.. Cooks lecture dellV-
cred at Copenhagen last night was
not convincing.
Anticipating the controversy, which
is bound to rage around the claims OF
Gazette remarks: 80 far as Peary Is
concerned, there is no question what
ever of the accuracy of his statements.
In the meanwhile, DR.. Cook in his lee
ture last night, did not support his
story with any proof whatever"
In an editorial article, the Evening
Standard Is even more outspoken than
in its news columns. Referring to the
drastic character of the bombshell
thrown by Commander Peary 1t de-
clares that Peary has sent word ito
shatter the pretense of imposture, for
that Is the only meaning of his quite
unambiguous message.
"This Peary has done because he is
convinced of the truth of his own
assertion and because he feels that the
honorable page of Arctic exploration
must at once be cleared of pretenses
that could only dishonor It."
Messages Are Notable
Commander Pearys dispatch today
from Indian Harbor to the Associated
Press gives his first expression con-
cerning the claim of DR.. Cook that he
reached the north pole almost year
prior to Peary, or April 21, 1908.
Peary's latest telegram Is hardly less
notable than his first announcement,
which absorbed the attention of the
entire world, as it gives concrete form
to the issues already vaguely outlined
in scientific quarters on the authen-
ticity of DR., Cooks announcement and
the question of priority in reaching the
pole,
At the same time, it Is the first ex-
preston of opinion from anyone In
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
Total

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, =.
County of Los Angeles, 90
1, VIM. w. Woods, Cashier of
best of my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn
Correct: Attes
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
WAIT FOR PEARY TO
SUBSTANTIATE CLAIM

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-Details of
how Commander Robert E. Peary
found the north pole can hardly reach
the outside world for two or three days,
according to a dispatch from st. Johns,
N. r.
In a wireless message sent from In
dian Harbor on Monday Mr.. Peary
expressed his intention of proceeding
at once to Chateau bay, Labrador,
where he proposed to file by telegraph
his long and eagerly anticipated mar
rative.
But since Peary and his party went
north the telegraph station at Chateau
bay has been discontinued, and the
nearest wire he can reach is at Red
bay, twenty miles from Chateau, and
GOO miles down the Labrador coast from
Indian Harbor.
IT is not considered probable Peary
can reach Red bay before tomorrow
night or Friday. There is possibility
that on finding the Chateau bay tele-
graph office discontinued Peary may
pass by Red bay and proceed to North
Sydney, Cape Breton, before filing his
long dispatch.
Delay Unexplained
The cause for the delay of the Roose-
welt at Indian Harbor was not known
up to a late hour.
Indian Harbor is a wireless telegraph
station with a limited capacity, and SO
far it has not been able to pick up
wireless messages sent from st. Johns,
N. F., Halifax, N. S., although its
limited messages from Commander
Peary and members of his party have
been successfully picked up by the
more powerful wireless station at ST.
Johns.
Interest in the controversy as to
whether DR.. Frederick A. Cook of
Brooklyn or Commander Peary reached
the north pole first has been consider
ably augmented by the arrival here OF
Mrs. Cook, wife of the explorer, who Is
now enjoying the congratulations ana
homage of Europe.
Mrs Cook, who has been spending the
summer with her two children at South
Barpswell Me-, was not expected here
at this time.
The last word from her in Maine was
that she was slowly recovering from
the collapse she suffered on hearing of
the success of her husband, and that
she would remain in South Harpswell
until she learned definitely of DR..
Cooks plans for returning home.
Met by Old Friend
Mrs. Cook on her arrival here was
met by her old friend, Mrs r. T. Da-
wilson of 693 Bushwick avenue, Brook
lyn, and went to her home. 1t has been
with Mrs. Davidson that Mrs. Cook
and her children have spent most of
their time since DR.. Cook started on
his quest for the pole.
William A. Cook, a brother of the
explorer, was to have sailed yesterday
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
PEARY CHALLENGES
VERACITY OF COOK

NEW YORK, Sept S.-The lie was
hurled today concerning the discovery
of the north pole and the foundation
laid for a controversy is unparalleled
in history.
Commander Robert E. Peary is max
ing uncertain progress southwark off
the coast of Labrador in his ship, the
Roosevelt, but there came from him
today a message as direct as his home
ward journey has been slow.
IT challenges the veracity of Dr.
Frederick A. Cook and further COM
plicates a situation that the Whole
world is discussing.
Peary discredits Cooks claims with
the intimation that Peary alone planted
the flag at the north pole and that
DR.. Cook, who asserts that he unfurled
the flag at the pole on April 21, 190S
must substantiate his claim.
At Copenhagen, Cook, shown his
rivals statement, stood by his guns
declined to enter into a debate and
calmly asserted that his records would
sustain him.
Will Go to Greenland
To prove his discovery before the
entire world beyond shadow of doubt,
he announced that he would dispatch
a ship to Greenland and bring to
America his Eskimo companions.
Then, with their testimony and his
data, he declares that he will stand
ready to face all detractors.
Peary tonight was at Battle Harbor,
Labrador, more than 400 miles from
North Sydney, Cape Breton, the OBJ
1ective point of the homeward cruise
through the strait of Belle Isle.
BY those skeptical Of Cooks dis
covery Commander Peary's challenge
was received with qualification, while
to Dr. Cooks supporters it was signal
for war.
Cook, if his plans do not miscarry
will sail for the United States on Sum
day and will arrive here by Septem-
ber 21. BY that time Commander
Peary will have reached home, but no
one has as yet suggested the possibil-
ity of a dramatic meeting of the two.
Denial from Labrador
Peary's statement rejecting on DR..
Cooks achievement, came first to the
Associated Press early today, dated
indian Harbor, Labrador the point
through which he first reported his
success by wireless.
Peary sent his message to the AS
sociated Press, replying to an urgent
request for an authoritative statement
and some comment concerning DR..
Cook.
Or. Cook, as yet, has supporters both
at home and abroad. Many of the
continental scientists are making time
pending developments, while those
who have formed no decided opinion
in this country have assumed a similar
stand.
Prof. William H. Brewer of Yale,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09


''As to the story that Commander
Peary says 1 took provisions stored by
him, my reply is that Peary took my
provisions, obtaining them from the
custodian on the plea that L had been
so long absent that he was going TO
organize relief stations for me in case
1 should be alive. For this have docu-
mentary proof"
Turned Over Supplies
DR.. Cook told Capt. Sverdrup and an
other friend the day after he landed
here that he hoped there would be no
unpleasantness over supplies with the
Peary party; that he had found some of
Peary's men in possession of one of his
depots and had turned them out un-
tremendously.
ut is settled that Cook will send a
ship to take to America the two Eski-
mos who accompanied him on the last
stage of his journey to the pole as well
as some of the party sent back when
the start for the last stage began.
Captain Sverdrup may command the
expedition. 1t is DR.. Cooks desire that
he shall do so, and they conferred to-
day regarding the details"
DR.. Cooks purpose in wanting his
Eskimo comrades in America is to have
them relate their story of the trip to
the pole. He proposes to have them
examined by men familiar with the
Arctic and the Eskimo, including the
members of Peary's party if they wish.
Confidence Apparent
DR., Cooks apparent confidence is the
greatest factor working In his support
in Copenhagen. Those who have talked
with him agree that he is an absolutely
sincere, simple man, or else deserves a
pedestal In history as one Oh the great
est actors.
When the latter alternative was sug-
gested to him he merely expressed the
conviction that time5 even if there was
no other evidence, would confirm ms
statements, because with the rapid ad-
vance of the MEANS of travel his route
would be visited by others who could
pass Judgment on his testimony.
"Dr. Cooks constitution is of iron.
Tn the last three nights he has aver
aged three and a half hours sleep,
sitting lp to the small hours attending
to his correspondence and arising at b
o'clock in the morning to resume his
task, but he shows no Ill eHects OIL the
strain.
1nncheon given in his honor by the
British minister at the legation and
motor trip into the country to attend
dinner given by Mrs. Gammel, whose
hnshand financed several Danish expe-
Dispatches Many
All dav dispatches from America re-
garding Commander Peary's charges
poured into Copenhagen. The news
papers contain only one unpleasant
article.
The Politiken in its leader tonight
says:
"Danes, remembering Peary's bad
treatment of one of their own explor-
ers, will not be surprised at his attl-
r6 Cook ~
The general attitude here is one OF
suspended judgment until the evil
dence is produced. DR.. Cooks lecture
before the Geographical society caused
a profound disappointment, because
the people expected more convincing
proofs than DR.. Cook has given.
He contented himself in his lecture
with repeating what had already ap-
peared in the form of statements to
the newspapers. The enthusiasm over
the announcement of Pearys success
has not Waned in the least.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

Cooks narrative upon the points where
a comparison of facts previously estab-
Iished is possible. 1t would be ex-
tremely audacious of DR.. Cook to de-
clare he had found the pole owing to
the fact that Peary was out for the
same purpose and would be able to con-
tradict Cooks claims If they were false
when he returned to civilization.
"Cook affirms there is no land at the
pole. Positive information proving
there was land at the pole would indi-
cate that Cook was mistaken"
Various German newspapers ascribe
the doubts raised in England to envy
of the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
PARIS NEWSPAPERS
TAKE PEARY'S SIDE

PARIS, Sept. S.-The press Of Paris
continues to be absorbed in the rival
claims of DR.. Cook and Commander
Peary, and there Is a noticeable drift of
opinion in the direction that DR.. Cook
will have difficulty in proving the valid
ity of his claim in the face of the sue
cess of an experienced explorer like
Peary.
Most of the newspapers say that DIR.
Cook has passed into the background
since Peary entered on the scene, and
some of them declare that since Peary's
appearance he will be doubted more
than ever.
The Matin says that DR.. Cooks lee
ture at Copenhagen last night fell
coldly upon his audience, which awaited
proofs instead of revamping OF old
statements, and that public opinion is
changing against Cook.
Continuing, the paper says that Prof.
lContinued on Page Sikh
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

to substantiate his claims,
was received there without the indica-
tions that it was accepted as con-
elusive, and this view is again reflected
today in the increasing skepticism re-
ported from foreign capitals.
Commander Peary's ship, the Roose-
welt, sailed from Indian Harbor at noon
today for Battle Harbor, Labrador,
where it is expected tomorrow, whence
1t proceeds to North Sydney.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
DR., FRIDTJOF NANsEN

museum of comparative anatomy in
Chrlstiana university. In 1898 DR.. Nan
sen sailed on the Frau to the New
Siberia islands and drifted northward
for two winters, after which he left the
ship, accompanied by Johansen and ad-
vanced as far north as Sc degrees 19
minutes 6 seconds. The explorers win
tered in Franz Joseph land and were
carried to Norway by the Jackson
Harmsworth expedition. DR.. Nansen
took a prominent part in the movement
for the separation of Norway from
Sweden, and in November 1905, was ap-
nninted NnrNeeian minister at London.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

nHE dispute between Lieut.. Robt. e,
Peary and DR.. Frederick A. Cook
Il as to who first found the north
pole will in all probability be settled
by DIR. Fridtjof Nansen, the noted Nor
wegian explorer and naturalist. Friedt-
tof Nansen was born in 1861 near Chris
tiana. In 1882 he visited the east coast
of Greenland, and on his return was
appointed curator of the Bergen mu-
scum, a post he held until 1888. In that
year he made a journey across the in
land ice of Greenland from the east
coast to the Ameralik fjord, south Of
Godthaab. He was then curator of the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

honorary president for life of the Arc
tic club of America, of which both
Peary and Cook are members, tele-
graphed to New York, saying:
"I believe both Cook and Peary have
reached the pole"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-01

Mrs. Fora K. johnson spent Sunday
with Miss Cressie Hobbs.
Will Declue of Potosi spent Sunday
with his children here.
Miss Ruth Springer visited Miss
Halle Martin one day last week.
Quite crowd from Potosi explored
the Matlock cave on Sunday last.
Frank Monroe has returned 10 his
home 10 st. Louis after few days
visit on Miliers Branch.
Miss Bessie Hudson visited Miss
Clara Nicholson on Saturday.
Miss Lena Cresswell returned home
Sunday after weeks visit at Lost
Creek aud Bergman.
Lessie Hancock and Lytle Hiegin-
botham made flying trip to An
thonie> Mill Saturday.
w. e. Nicholson of Belgrade is
spending a few days with homefolks s
here.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Glib Cressweil spent
Sunday at the home Mr.. L. Bean.
Mrs. W. B. Nicholson and little
son, Thomas, and Mrs. j Monroe OF
St. Louis, visited at the home of Mr..
e. Fl. Tillson on Sunday.
Miss Hazel Boyer visited her aunt,
Mrs. BUD Cole, over Sunday.
w. NJ. M.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-01
Where to Find Farmers.

II goes without saying that could
the immigration Commission se
cure some experienced Swiss diary
farmers to settle upon the unused
dairy lands of Missouri it would
be doing splendid work for the
state, but it is extremely doubtful
if such can be picked out Of the
immigrants at Ellis Island. As
for carrying on publicity cam
palgn in Europe, there is too much
immigration publicity already.
The State of Missouri will be do
ing no good work for itself nor
for the nation generally by spend
Jog money to increase the aIrea 1y
too great stream of immigration
pouring into this country. The
history of such efforts is that for
every desirable citizen of the class
sought dozen not desired are en-
couraged to come.
The United States, and particu-
larIy that portion of it lying with
in five hundred miles of St. Louis,
contains the very best class of
farmers to put upon our vacant or
unused diary lands. 1t is not only
unnecessary 10 go to Europe to
find them, but they eau be found
here in greater numbers and at
less per capita cost. A regular
publicity campaign in the states of
the Mississippi Valley, showing
the farmers who are now living on
lands valued at 800 to 5000 an
acre that they can make just as
good living, raise just as large
crops and get just as good prices,
on land in Missouri valued ut one.