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Evening journal., 1909-09-17
ANALYzING
COOKS STORY
Army Officer Sees Some
Slight Discrepancies in Brook
Iyn Explorers Narrative
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE
TO GET EXACT FIGURES

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WASHINGTON, Sept us DR..
Cook a falkir?
This has aroused far more discus
sion in Washington than the ques-
tion. is the new tariff law a revision
downward?
Commander Peary's fellow officers
generally depdecate his attack upon
the Brooklyn explorer. Under service
regulations. naval officers are barred
from discussing the merits of the con-
troversy for publication, but many of
them have contended privately that
nothing DR.. Cook has yet said or writ
ten about his exploit warrants the
charge that he is taking.
Among those who have examined
critically all Of DR.. Cooks statements
thus far published is a distinguished
officer of the navy now stationed here
and who is recognized as one Of the
foremost astronomers in the country
In his opinion it would be preposter-
Gus for anyone with even an inkling Of
scientific knowledge to hope to tri-
umph i'm such a deceit as has been
ascribed to DR.. Cook
Must Submit All Calculations.
Discussing DR.. Cooks claims this Of
fcer said:
mot only must the claimant for
the honor Of first reaching the North
Pole submit all his calculations and
observations TO the scientists Of the
world his record of daily observations
that is latitude weather conditions,
etc.-but he must also be prepared to
submit every scrap of paper which
contains his calculations. DR.. Cook
is quoted as stating that he has this
very evidence. If that is true, he
knows full well the ordeal to which
his claims will be subjected-and that
TO my mind is sufficient indication that
he is not a fakir ! regard il as
practically impossible for any man to
fake a record which would be ac-
cepted Dy the United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey. for instance, or by
any body Of reputable scientists.
Prof John y. StoclSwell. an emin-
ent astronomer. has been widely quot
ed as OF the belief that DR.. Cooks own
story shows at least one glaring dis
crepancy He refers to Cooks own
statement that The night OF April
was made remarkable by the swinging
Of tho sun at midnight over the
northern ice ana uecidfeu ludl IN lne
latitude m which Cook claimed to
have been at that time (S6 degree. IS
minutes. north) he should have wit
messed this sight six or seven days
previously
by careful figuring, Professor Stock
we'll goes to show that II the mid
night sun was first visible on April z
Cook must have at that time reached
only latitude 81 degrees. minutes
instead Of Sc degrees, 3S minutcs-a
difference amounting to S1e miles
But Professor Stockwell has. to my
mind. overlooked one very simple fact
which might account for the truth
Of Cooks words that he first saw the
sun on April Z. instead of March 81
or April /. And that is the weather
conditions. It frequently SHOWS ur
there i'm the Arctic Circle. DR.. Cook
I'm his narrative speaks Of cloudy
weather. Il is very possible that
Cook couldn't have seen the sun any
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17

TAFT'S SPEECH
Think President Had in Mind
Curtailment Of Jury
System
CITE RECENT
CASE AS REASON

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WASHINGTON Sept E-Govefnmont
officials and attorneys In Washington to-
day put their o, X. on President Taftn
speech last night in Chicago in which he
scored the present mcthods Of legal pro-
cedure and suggested reforms to obviats
the laws delays.
Some 30 80 far as to say that the Press
idont really has in mind the ultimate abol-
ishmcnt, or at least a drastc curtailment.
OF the jury system As one lawyer OF na-
tlona reputation who has had long prac-
tce before the Supreme court OF tho
United States expressed f.;
II realize that popular prejudice rebels
against even a somblanco OF effort TO do
away with that institution. but 1 bcicve
the President feels as many other cgal
authorities do. that II Is this very abuse
OF the trial by jury that lies beneath tho
present cumbersome, unsatisfactory and
time consuming system OF our legal pros
ccdurc.
1.-THE jury trial Is an heritage OF the
past ages Il was nrst created to meet the
abuses OF tyrants and corrupt judges. IL
served we'll and has through ages guarded
Al' IhHAA' vi AN' l''lANt AfAf INV - ii""
outlived It's usefulness. Our present day
judges are not corrupt.
several changes have crept IN. so far
as our American system goes. The Judge
Is permitted by law to instruct jury to
find a defendant not guilty. The converse
is not so. Why7 Every iota OF evidence
adduced may show prisoners guilt
Nevertheless the judge. certain as to the
facts at law, cannot charge the jury to
bring In a verdict Of guilty. And 70 it
happens that counsel for the defendant
by playing upon the sympathy, the pass
slons, or the prejudice OF tho' jury may
20 influence them as TO secure a verdict
precisely opposite that which every acin-
tilla Of evidence proves
In this connection as an indication ol
the attitude which legal authorities arr
now assuming on this very question, tn
J argument of tho present assistant to III
attorney general. Wade Ellis in the car
OF tho United states W.. Hepner and y
decision Of the United states Suprer
e Court in that litigation are pointed fout
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
UP GOES POSTAGE
ON REGISTERED MAIL

Postmaster NJ. Howard Jester has been
notified by the postofhco department at
Washington that on and after November
next, ten cents will be the charge for all
pieces Of registered mail passing through
the local office. The present rate Is eight
cents In addition to the regular postage.
The regular postage will also be in addi-
ton to the new rate
Tho rate OF ten cents makes tho charge
for this service the same as the special
delivery service.
BY way Of compensation for the increase
In the rate for registering mail, the Gov
ernmont has increased its liability from
sc5 TO $50 Under the existing rules the
Government can be held only for a max
imum indemnity OF t25 for lost or de-
stroyed mail but under the new order this
liability Is increased an additional 525.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
''GET OUT, GPAlEE:DD
POLLY TO THIEF
Parrot Gives Alarm as In
truder Raids Opera House
Dressing Room

Though a pet parrot vainly tried 70 give
the alarm by shouting get out" Polls
cries were unhccdcd as a thief last night
entered one Of the dressing rooms at the
Opera House and stole some of the jews
elry and money Of Madame Bartholdi
who directs AIlnish's troupe OF trained
birds there. The thief climbed over a
fence along the side Of the theatre and
pricd the screen from a window while
Madame Bartholdi was on tho stage put
ting the trained birds through their stunts.
purse containing $3.50 IN cash and q
hand bag that contained some Of Madame
Bartholdfs iewelry and her railroad
tickets also was stolen. Complaint was
made to the police and officer Wardle
went 10 work on tile case last night. This
is the second robbery at the Opera House
since it opened. a typewriter and some
other property having been stolen az thr
time Of the opening, colored man now
being under arrest accused Of tho theft
Madame Bartholdi has a parrot which is
special pet which she does not use with
her other trained birds but which She
Keeps III Ntl NAtHriir N'NNN ltt't N" r''--@
during performances at the theatre. She
finds the parrot, which she has had for
many years 10 be company for her whiie
preparing 20 90 on the stage. Poll is a
proficient talker, and has learned coed
many things knocking around tho world
stage Manager Myers heard the parrot
downstairs shouting get out get CUT
last night during Madame Bartholdis first.
performance. and making an investlgationl
no found tho window forced open in the
dressing room. The parrot evidently had
been shouting at the thug. Madame Bar
tholdi discovered the robbery as soon as
she returned TO the room. She tried 10
learn from the parrot whether the robher
was white or black. but Pon seems un-
abb to solve that part Of the robbery mys-
terry.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
THIRTY FEVER
CASES IN CITY

According TO reports received in the
office Of Health Secretary Joseph
there are thirty cases Of
typhoid fever I'm the city. That many
cases have been reported and as ply
sicians are compelled under the law TO
report such cases IL Is presumed that
this number includes all the cases Of
typhoid i'm the city.
The Delaware Hospital has thirteen
cases. two OF which are from out Of the
city and the Homeopathic Hospital has
ten cases. Of which number three are
from out of town.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
EIGHT HURT IN
TROLLEY CRASH

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PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 17-In crash
Of trolley cars at Fourth and Thompson
streets this morning, eight persons, six
of them women, were seriously injured
when Lehlgh and Memphis street car
ran into a Fourth street car almost COM
pietely demolshing IL and precipitatins
the passengers through the debris into the
street
The seriously injured were hurried TO st
Mary's Hospital in patrol wagons. Whit
many others. suffering minor hurts. wer'
taken to a fre engine house AZ Fourth an'
Girard avenue where their wounds wer'
dressed.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
THE
IEWIc M1II
LLVIJ WILL

Register OF Wills Walker to-day granted
letters testamentary on the estate OF John
r. Lewis Of Newark 10 William W. and
Charles n y. lewis. Some time ago
daughter OF Mr. Lewis contested hoi
fathers will. claiming that undue inhu-
ence had been used. He died December 81
last and the contest dragged on slowly be-
fore Register Wanser The testimony
taken amounted to $50 pages. Register
Walker confirmed the will and letters tes-
tamentary were granted to-day.
Letters were also granted to Alice Cor
derry on the estate Of Absolm Cordery.
Mr.. Cordery was the proprietor OF tho
Augustine Park near Port Penn.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
LOOKING FOR BIG
SUFFRAGE SCRAP

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BIRMINGHAM, Eng. Sept. 1.-THE
biggest sufragette scrap" OF the whole
campaign Is expected tonight in Bing-
ley and Curzon halls. where Premier
Asquith is billed TO speak.
The Sunragette leaders have warned
the public that it viii be dangerous TO
attend these meetings as they intend
20 stone the buildings II an attempt is
made to exclude them. Many Of the
Suffragettes say they will wear male
attire in order TO get into the meet
ings and that once inside they will
bring the roof down" before permit
ting the premier TO speak.
Suffragette "rushes" are expected
and the police have erected barricades
in the streets leading 10 the halls
where the premier is to speak.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
COMMITTEE WILL
VISIT HOSPITALS

Providing for the appointment of a
committee TO take up the matter Of
making an annual allowance TO the
two local hospitals. a resolution intro
duced by Councilman Bilderback, OF
the Ninth ward. was passed by City
Council last night
President Banning appointed Mr.
Bilderback and alr. Kane. of the
Fourth ward. on the committee, the
third member being himself. This
committee win meet the managers Of
the two hospitals to talk over the sub
iect so that Council can act Intelligent
ly when the matter comes up for ac-
ton.
Mr.. Bilderback said he did not men
ton any sum in his resolution as he
thought the matter should first be in
vestigat1
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
CORDIAL WELCOME
FORBARONLOUDON
City Council Arranees to
Honor Holland Minister
While in City
CITY OFFICIALS TO BE
IN RECEPTION PARTY

The program for the entertainment
OF Baron Loudon. the Holland minister
TO this country during his visit here,
preparatory TO attending the Hudson
deNries celebration, at Lewcs. Is fast
shaping itself City Council last night
at the recommendation of It's COM
mittee appointed TO arrange for the
reception of Baron Loudon, appro-
priated $500 TO defray the expenses
of chartering a private Pullman car
70 Lowes and return, and other Incl
dentals. The money was made pay
able TO President of Council Banning
and the committee will now proceed
TO complete the arrangements.
Baron Loudon viii be entertained at
the home of Federal Judge Gray on the
night Of September 2l. the following
day being the date OF tho Lewes celo-
bration. IL Is not likely that there
will be a formal reception on that
night. The next day Baron Loudon
escorted by a delegation of Whining
tons citizens. will proceed to Lewes
on the special car,
lt is understood that E. f. Brooks.
general superintendent OF the r., h.
and w. Railroad will also attend the
Lewes celebration and that Judge
George Gray will be a guest OF the
railroad official on his private car.
While the list OF those who will ac-
company Baron Loudon Is not COM
plete, Il was said today that II would
include the following: Mayor j. Har-
vey Spruance. the members OF City
Council. Benjamin +. Shaw. president
Of the Water Commission; DR.. H. w
Howell president Of the Board of
Health: Or. Evan c. Shortlidge. presi-
dent Of the Board OF Education: Will
liam p. Bancroft. president OF the PARK
Commission; George W. Sparks presi-
dent Of the Street and Sewer Commits.
sion; James 3. Clarkson, president o.
the Police Commission; Congressman
William IT. Heald. j. Harvey White
man, A. $ Reed. acting president o
the Wilmington Board OF Trade
George II. McGovern, secretary OF tina
body. Josiah Marvel. a member OF Ia
Board OF Trade and newspaper repre-
sentativcs.
The names Of several others may
added to the list but the above repre-
sent all It has been decided 10 invi
lup TO the present
a Just what VIII ue done with the on
a made by the Government. OF two cor
" panies OF regular troops stationed
= Fort DUPONT. TO act as escort 10 Bar
Il Loudon. providing tho expenses OF q
transportation OF the soldiers Is pal
i, Is not known. Council took no actiC
/, on this matter last night and Il
probable that If the troops go 70 Lew,
the expense OF Transporting them wi
have TO be met by the Lewes com
mittee having the celebration IN han,
> The Parade Plans.
The program for the celebration wi
be interesting. The feature will be tn
parade i'm the afternoon In which Gov
ernor Simeon S. Pennewill and hi
staff fully uniformed. will participate
In line will also be the State Militil
under the command Of Col. Theodor
Townsend
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
GOV. JOHNSON
BETTER TO-DAY

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ROCHESTER,. Mimi, Sept. l7-Although
the danger has by no means passed in the
uncertain course Of Governor John A..
Johnson's illness. il seems carly to-day
his chances FOR surviving have materially
increased.
While Drs. Mayo and McNevin are
guarded in their statements, the prevailing
tone about the hospital is optimistic.
With sleep reinforcing his vital resour-
ces. the governors mediate chances we're
greatly frightened. Somewhat better than
an even chance is about the proportion
that life has upon its side. according to
the physicians.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
BOMB KILLS
II PERSONS

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NAPLES. Sept. IA bomb explosion in
a fireworks factory at Riace. Calabria to-
day killed at least twelve persons and in
jured number, The factory was demol-
ished and nearby buildings were badly
damaged. Twelve bodies have already
been taken from the ruins and it is feared
that others arc buried in the wreckagc, as
several persons are missing. It is not yet
known whether the explosion was accl-
, dental or the result OF plot.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
LEWES CELEBRATION

A request Is made by the commit
tee in charge OF the Hudson-DeVries
celebration at Lewes that persons
wishing to contribute 10 the monu-
ment and celebration expense fund,
forward their contributions as soon
as possible to Thomas r. Ingram.
treasurer. Lewes. Del, or TO Ebe w
Tunnel or Harry " Lyons. members
of the committee. at Lewes.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
HEAR REPORT OF
TEMPERANCE WORK

The headquarter committee OF the
Anti-Saloon League met In the Office
Of the secretary. the Rev. John NJ.
Arters. in the Equitable Building, this
morning. II was the first meeting
of the committee since June, and a
summS-y OF the work done during
July and August in Delaware and on
the Eastern Shore was reported by
Mr.. Arters. other routine business
was transacted. The Rev. DR.. A. S.
Mowbray. Methodist district superin-
tendent, is chairman OF the commit
tee.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
LESLEY BACK
WITH OLD FRIENDS

George w. Lesley. the high wire king
and parachute jumper who is a VIII
mingtonian. is spending several days
with his sister. Mrs. Thomas Canning
at Elsmere. Professor George as
he is known among his many Whining
ton friends has been performing in the
South all summer and will return TO
Florida next week 70 open a dog and
pony show. leslie has performed some
remarkable stunts on the wire, having
on one occasion. given an exhibition
over Niagara Falls. Although dead on
several occasions he is as lively as ever
and is enjoying health
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
200 DEAD IN
POWDER BLOW-UP

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TANGIER, Sept 1.-Two hundred per-
sons are reported killed and like number
injured by the explosion of powder mag
azine in the market place at High, in
Tararoualt Province. Details Of the dis
aster are lacking. The magazine blew up
when the market place was crowded and
scattered the dead and dying for several
hundred feet.
Nearly every house in High was dam
aged by the explosion and a number COM
pletely destroyed. Officials OF the town
are appealing for aid.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
TRACTION COMP
AGAIN SUED FOR DAMAGES

John r. ]. Mahls a minor. by his father
and next friend. Andrew Mahla. Of Ches-
ter, has brought suit against the Chester
Traction Company for Ss00O0
The case is another Of the many which
grew out Of the collision near Shellpot
Park on the evening OF June q last. The
statement of claim AYERS that young
Mahla suffered a fracture of the right leg
and ankle and right heel. and a fracture
Of the bones of the left leg between the
knee and ankle.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
TO BEGIN
BRIDGE WORK

Mayor Spruance, having signed the
ordinance giving the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company the right of
way for the new bridge over the
Brandywine. the railroad will. il is ex-
pected, begin work within one or two
weeks. The engineers will establish
temporary Offices here. AS none of
the engineers was in the city to-day,
definite plans for the beginning of the
work could not be learned.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
POSSE AFTER
TRAIN ROBBER

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LEADVILE. Col. Sept. i7.-Sherif
Campbell and a posse are to-day in hot
pursuit Of the hve men who late last
night tried to hold up and rob train on
the Denver and Rio Grande Railway four
miles west Of Malta. The bandits dynamit-
cd the express car, but failed TO get into
the big safe and got no booty.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
SUICIDE TELLS WIFE
TO- THROW bis BODY
INTO ASH BARREL
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON. Sept 17.--After writing
one of the strangest notes ever left
by a suicide. Maurice p. Freeman a
prosperous salesman, is dead today
suicide in his home His farewell
message to his wife read as follows:
4 have decided 10 commit suicide
and I am leaving the best wife and
daughter that ever lived. DO not spend
any money on my burial, but throw
my body into the ash barrel.
"Your loving husband and father,
Maurice
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
M'KEES' ROCKS
STRIKE ENDED

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PITTSBURG, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE
second strike at the Pressed Steel Car
Works came to an end today, when
the American workmen headed by a
leader carrying an American flag
marched in a body from Donovan's
bridge to the car plant and returned to
work.
Many foreigners followed them and
the remainder are expected TO return
during the day
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
MORE WATER in
CITY RESERVOIR

Nineteen feet Of water was ina the
Porter reservoir to-day, an increase
Of a foot since the breaking Of the
drought. This quantity was retained
without the use OF two pumps. To-day
the two pumps were I'm operation, aud
the depth is Increasing. The water is
still affected by algae. and relief from
the unpleasant odor and taste of the
city water Is not expected before cold
weather.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept. i7.-showers
will continue in the eastern gulf re-
sion and the South Atlantic States,
while fair weather will prevail IN tho
other sections this side Of the Miss
issippi river. The temperature will bel
slightly lower tonight in the Eastern
States north Of Virginia.
Forecast till p. m. Saturday;
pelaware-Fair tonight and prob
abIv Saturday; cooler tonishti light
variable winds. shifting to northeast Z
erly.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
Scott Junior Choir to Meet.

All members Of the Junior Choir
of Scott NJ. E. Church are requested
to be present at the rehearsal in the
lecture room OF the church this even
ing. For the last three months il has
been the custom of the Juniors to re-
hearse in the upper room Of the build
ing for one hour starting at 7.30 D. m.
but owing 10 the fact that the Senior
Choir will occupy that room the Jun
iors will meet down stairs.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
HAFID GOES
TO HELP MOORS

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TANGIER. Sept. 17.-Sultan Mulai
Hands troops today began moving to-
ward the Rim country to assist the Moor
ish tribesmen in their warfore against
the Spaniards. Mulai will attempt to
send 10000 men TO aid the tribesmen and
he hopes TO ovcrwhelm the Spaniards
before reinforcements can reach them.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
To Hold Quarterly Conferences.

The Rev. DR.. A. S. Mowbray. Meth
odist district superintendent. will con-
duct quarterly conference at stanton
tonight Tomorrow morning, he VIII
conduct quarterly conference at Red
Lion. In the afternoon, he will be at
Summit Bridge, and in the evening
at Chesapeake City. He will preach
in St. Paurs Church, this city. on
Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
no Give Garden Partx.

A garden party will be given by Miss
Marie Feldmeier and Miss Edna Smith
tomorrow evening from TO $50 p. m.
at the home of Miss Smith. No. 1901
Mt. Salem Lane. The party will be
for the benefit OF the Y. W. c. A.
Among the amuseuletns will be auto
rides, fortune telling and music
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
Win Get Out Of PoIioo Station,

William Kelly, aged 70 yehrt, OF
Philadelphia, has been given permis-
sion by Chief of Police George Black
to escape from the cells at the police
station here after being locked In
them. Just when the experiment Will
take place is not stated. Kelly has
a reputation for getting out OF police
stations no matter how securely he
may be fastened within the cells.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
BISHOP M'CLOSKEY,
CATHOLIC PRELATE DEAD

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LOUISVILLE. KY, Sept 1.-THE Right
Rev. William George McCloskey. Catholic
Bishop Of Louisville. and tho Oldest Cath
ollc prelate in the United tsates. both in
years and service. died this morning.
The dead prelate had been bishop OF
Louisville since 1865 and a priest since is52.
He was born in Brooklyn November 10,
1923, and received his education at St
Mary's College. Emmitsburg, Nd.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
HOPE FARM
NEEDS MONEY

At the meeting Of the Ant-Tuberculosis
Society held last evening q was announced
that funds are necessary TO carry on the
work. Treasurer william 7. White states
that more than 5000 is necessary to carry
on the work
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
To Sell Company Furniture.

Hugh NJ. Morris, receiver for the
Charter Company of Delaware, has
been granted by Chancellor Curtis an
order permitting the sale Of the Office
furniture of the company in room sos
of the Ford building.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
Band Concert at Farnhurst.

The Thirteenth Coast Artillery
Band. OF Fort dupont, will give a con-
cert on the lawn of the Delaware State
Hospital at Farnhurst, this afternoon
for the benefit Of the inmates. The
concert will eunder the auspices OF
the Sunday Star.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
Will Erect Two Dwellings.

Building Inspector Johnson issued
permit today 70 Alfred Downward 10
erect two dwellings at the southwest
corner of Twenty fourth and Wash
ington streets costing $4,000 each.