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"A Live Coward. I"
m the New York World.

From the New York World.
There is not much Of the stuff Of which
policemen are made in the Chicago pa
trolman who has suffered himself to be
dismissed from the force for confessed
cowardice in failing to arrest a MUIR
derer The policeman is quoted as say
ing, in effect. that he would rather
be "a live coward than a dead hero"
All that a man hath will be given for
his life, but there are few men in occu-
pations calling for bravery. and not many
in any walk Of life. who would purchase
exemption from death on such terms.
Commissioner Bingham's dismissal of
a policeman for cowardice was a rare
instance OF the kind. The Chicago case
only serves to emphasize its infrequency.
All other possible accusations have been
leveled against American police forces,
but never any impeaching their personal
courage. Their honesty has been ques-
toned and they have wrung tribute from
vice. But even in the time of greatest
corruption in the New York force there
has never been doubt of their readiness
to face a gang leaders revolver or to
pursue an armed burglar at the risk of
life.
Their bravery still remains their proud
distinction, notwithstanding the excep-
lions which only prove by their rarity
its general possession by policemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
FLOWERS FOR THE WEDDING.
White Orchids or Gardenias Used
for the Bridal Bouquet.
rom the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
More than ever this season is it con-
sidered necessary TO furnish the bride
with flowers that are scarce. high priced
and entirely different from those carried
by bridesmaids. worn by ushers or en-
ployed for decor alive purposes. Lilies OF
the valley alone appear to be an excep-
ton to this rule, as their fragile delicacy
makes them desirable as a foil TO the
larger and more SNOWY blossoms with
which they are combined. This seasons
favorite bridal flower is the white orchid,
arranged in a shower bouquet. slightly
changed in shape from that of last sea-
son. with feathery sprays OF fern and oc
casional cascades of lilies of the valley
with the orchids. although they are fire.
quently carried without any admixture
Of other blossoms. Another fashionable
bridal flower this season is the gardenia,
which is invariably combined with lilies
OF the valley. The gardenia lends itself
to the shower arrangement charmingiy.
and its glossy foliage makes a rich
note of color back Of the drifts of tiny
lilies that sway against II.
For some unexplained reason broad
satin sashes and punches of narrow satin
ribbon are still used with bridal bouquets.
carried in this climate. where ii lis hard to
secure enough of the traditional bridal
flower to fasten the veil. Contrary to the
common belief upon this subject. orange
blossoms are not imported from the south
for northern brides. Flowers grown In
the south do not stand transportation.
Flowers for bridesmaids are planned to
harmonic rather than to contrast with
their gowns this season. The bridesmaids
bouquet is loose and round and built OF
tinted orchids. pink roses or carnations in
upon the bridesmaids bouquet must soft
ly merge into the general color scheme.
and is not diversified by the punches OF
narrow ribbon which appear in the brides
Occasionally bridesmaids carry
shower bouquets when IL is fancied that
these will harmonic better with their
gowns. Just now such bouquets are
called empire bouquets or empire show
ers.
maids are no longer to be seen. The vogue
is to have the flowers appear as natural
as possible and to emphasize separate
blossoms by a loose treatment OF the
stems. Aside from the beauty OF this
fashion, 1t possesses the advantage OF
economy for fewer flowers are required
to make up a big bouquet.
There are three styles Of church deco
rations for weddings. Either the church
is decorated wholly with green or large
lilies or chrysanthemums are mingled
church are not in favor but for house
adornment color Is insisted upon. AS
long as they are to be had chrysanthe-
NUNS will dominate house decorations at
weddings, as they are to be found in
any color demanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Big Salmon Catches.
The London standard.

From the London. Standard- -. -. :,
The fine salmon brought to gait and
landing net have included several fifty
nounders, and one of fifty-thfee pounds.
which latter fish was caught with a
spoon bait In the @Namsen at Garland.
Norway, by Mr.. Anton. II is believed to
he the largest rod-taken fish of the sea-
son.
.A:-salmon of fifty and one-quarter
hounds has been landed from the Aroe at
Dalmaliy by D. Fraser: one OF fifty
pouf,ds' caught I'm the Ness at Inverness
by G.. Tb1rnas. and a fifty-pound salmon
has been secured in the Shannon at Cas-
tleconneil by G. c. Williams. where also
Sir D. Gooch has had one of forty-three
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Tittmann Is Satisfied.

II will accept any decision of the Uni
veraity of Copenhagen in relation to DIR.
Cooks claim of having discovered the
pole,'' said Supt. Tittmann of the United
States coast and geodetic survey.
1t was under the auspices of the coast
and geodetic survey that Commander
Peary made deep-sea soundings and gath
cred scientific data relating to the arctic
region. The survey naturally Is gratified
that SO important a step as the decision
of the university against his only rival
as the discoverer of the pole should have
been taken.
1t was at first suggested that the survey
should determine the relative merits OF
the two explorers. Cook refused assent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

other session to continue its routine delib-
erations had been planned to take piace
in few DAYS. Whether the news from
(,onenharen will result in an earlier meet
ing. to take up the Copenhagen conclu-
sions along with the other evidence. was Vas
uncertain when the first news OF the 20
nenhagen verdict was given the COOK III
vestigators today. nv
1--WE snail not be biased in any way %
the Copenhagen verdict" continued IT. i
HAYES. Tin the prosecution Of our IN
a,,ries. We will give DIR. Cook every poS-
sible chance. every reasonable oppor'u
nj -
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Entries on Old Hotel Register.
the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
An old hotel register from Boonville has
been given to the historical society. The
entries cover the years 1913 and 1874.
Besides the names of guests the register
contains notes on all current happenings.
The famous flood Of 1874 from winch
many pioneers dated later events Is de-
scribed Underneath a list OF guests the
clerk wrote on January 8. 1915: The
above nine names are for Henry Clay, he
being their first, last and only choice"
At the bottom of one page appears an
offer to bet $500 that Henry Clay would
be elected President. Another guest re-
corded his acceptance of the wager.
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ounds. Taking over three hours to brir

pounds. Taking over three hours to bring
to bank a -nine-pound salmon-be-
lieved to be the largest ever caught in
this river-has been landed with the fly
on the Falls beat of the Beautey (Scot-
land) by Henry Frazier. fisherman to C.
w. Odgen of New York. and Lady Edith
Trotter has captured q forty-eight- and :
one-half-pound salmon In the Spronston
waters OF the Tweed, while the conclud-
ing weeks sport on the river was mark
ed by the taking of q forty-two-pound
salmon by the Rev. w. McCullum. fishing
In the Kelso district.
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History of Polar Claims
and Bitter Controversy

November 2s, 1906, DR.. Frederick A.
Cook. physician and explorer. arrived IN
New York city with the story OF having
assembled Mount Mckinley, an unprec-
edented feat, on his lips.
Iuly 8, the following year. he toucneo
at North Sydney, c. B., aboard the
schooner John r. Bradley ana i.a0e
known that he was bound upon scien-
t,ec trim to the arctic regions. TWO
months later word came sud from IN M h,ani
Greenland, that the conqueror OF Ho1 fn,.
MCKINLEY was about to make dash 1or
-" His hacker, John R. Bradley. later
stated that his expedition had been ntseo
snrine the dash for the top OF the earth
The announcement of these plans was
followed by a long period, during Wnich
little was heard of the Cook outnt.
Finally. becoming alarmed Tor ms sa re-
pedition, was fitted out to go nortn IN
the summer and search for the explorers =,
The rescue party left New York late IN
the summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Knew Positively of Fraud.

Il have known the outcome of this
since weeks before 1 reached this country
on my return from the pole 1t was not
matter Of belief with me, but of abb
solute knowledge
However, / shall not discuss this mat
ter in detail for publication. 1t is not
necessary.
1.-The warning which sent to the coun-
try before 1 landed is still sufficient. You
remember my cablegram from Battle
Harbor. Here is the exact wording of it.:
Cook has not been to the pole April
81 1908 any other date.
He has simply handed the public a
gold brick
With this Commander Peary declined
further to discuss DR.. Cook or his at
fairs. 1t was evident that he regarded
the whole controversy as ended.
He declined to say whether he consid-
cred it possible for DR.. Cook to proceed
further in presenting additional evidence
in submitting his data to other courts of
authority.
My friends may consider this decision
complete vindication of their attitude
on this whole subject but as for me.
do not care to comment" said Mr.. Peary,
in conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

The residence of e. T. B. Day, at North
East. Md. was entered by burglars SAT-
urday night and a pocketbook containing
$50 was taken from the bureau in the
room in which Mr.. Day was sleeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Homiletic Limitations.

Parishioner-rm sure your husband al
ways practices what he breaches.
Clergyman's Wife-Well, not quite al
ways. There are times when he's afraid
Of waking the baby. you know.
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Knew Positively of Fake,
Asserts Commander Peary

'.Three months ago. from the Labrador
coast, I sounded an explicit and deliber-
atey worded warning to the world. based
upon complete and accurate information,
in regard to the Cook claims.
In doing so. / accepted the RESPONSE
bilty devoving upon me. and fulfilled my
duty to myself and to the world"
With these words Commander Robert f.
Peary pointedly expressed his sentiments
regarding the failure OF the University
of Copenhagen to find any proof of the
discovery of the north pole by DR.. Cook.
Seated in a comfortably heated room in
his apartments on Columbia road Com
mander Peary received a press repre-
sentative, who apprised him of the de-
cision by the Denmark scientists against
DIR. Cook.
Far from showing any delight over the
news from Copenhagen. 1t was evident.
however, that the explorer received the
news with much satisfaction. Not so
much as the faintest suspicion of a smile
illumined his stern features. but his eyes
lighted up with the welcome knowledge
of vindication which had come to him
after difficult trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21

Z The best OF any article Is best for You.
Piper Heidsieck Is the best chewing -
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-21
Hot Controversy Ensues.

Since then the battle between the Cook
party and the friends OF Peary has
waged necessarily.
September p Cook arrived at New
York and Peary at Sydney. Cape Breton.
Cook was acclaimed by his followers q
hero. Peary remained quietly at his
home near Portland, Me.
Soon afterward Cook delivered series
of lectures, and finally. December last,
submitted the records of his expedition
to the University of Copenhagen. which
has now declared that those records do
not prove that the alleged diseoverer ever
reached the north pole.
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Cooks Claim Announced.

September / last the world was startled
nv message from DR.. Cook to the eff
feet that April y, 1908, he had reached
the north pole. He attained his ambi-
ton and the goal which had been the
dream of Commander Peary and number
less other explorers.
This message was received at the colo
NAL office in Copenhagen from Lerw1ck.
Shetland Islands. DR.. Cook was then on
board the Danish government steamship
Hans Egede. which had passed Lerwick
at noon September / en- route for Den
mark
The telegram announcing Cooks al
legged achievement was sent by a Green
land official on board the steamship, and
read as follows:
I'VE have on board the American trav-
eler Dr. Cook. who reached the north
pole April II, 1908. DIR. Cook arrived at
Upernivik in May of 1909 from Cape
York. The Eskimos of Cape York con-
firm Dr. Cooks story of his journey"
The establishment over the news of the
great achievement was followed by un-
stinted praise that was fairly worldwide.
With few exceptions the press accepted
Cooks claims at their face value.
What doubt was expressed was princi-
pally In the British press. portion of
which. while not questioning the ex-
plorer's veracity, expressed doubt of
whether he had actually accomplished
what he believed he had done.
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and committees representing various pub
lie bodies boarded the Hans Egede and
welcomed Cook In the name OF the ma
ton and the city. r.,
He was escorted ashore by Prince
Christian, and. followed by an immense
cheering throng, made his way to the
meteorological institute. where he made
a speech. saying that he had left at the
north pole an American flag and box
containing documents. including a brief
account Of his trip. and certain observa-
lions and data to bear out his claim.
Cooks Story Of Triumph.
In q formal interview he said:
II have been to the north pole. have
brought back the most exact observa-
tons. absolutely proving my statement.
I have kept q diary throughout my en-
tire expedition. in which recorded the
most minute details.
1T was not my intention at the start
to proceed to the pole. / was merely on
an arctic excursion. But as found con-
ditions favorable continued on my way
to the pole
Cook was lionized by all Of Denmark.
On the day following his arrival at CO.
penhagen he was the guest at dinner of
King Frederick at the summer palace.
September the explorer delivered
a lecture before distinguished audience.
including the king and queen. the Prince
and Princess George of Greece and many
of the members of the royal family. At
the conclusion of his remarks he was
presented with gold medal by the
crown prince.
Peary Announces Achievement.
On the day Of his decoration a sensa-
ton was caused by message from the
arctic. This read:
Indian Harbor. via Cape Ray. n. F.,
September 6 to New York
STARS and Stripes nailed to north pole
"PEARY."
Peary was informed of Cooks claim.
On the same day, September Z. he threw
the world into partisan fury by this mes
sage of claim and allegation:
Indian Harbor. Labrador, via wireless,
via Cape Ray, N. F., September Z.
ITO Mlville E. Stone, the Associated
Press. New York.
:, Il have nailed the Stars and Strips
to the north pole. This is authorf-
tative and correct. Cook story should
not be taken too seriously. The
two EskimOs who accompanied him say
he went no distance north and not out
side Of land. Other members of the tribe
corroborate their story. PEARY.''
This was followed by another message
from Peary, saying:
Cook has sold the public a gold brick"
From the moment these messages were
published a storm of partisan discussion
arose. Though Peary undeniably had
shaken popular confidence in Cook. he at
the same time made friends fors his rival
by what is looked upon by some as a
display OF pique.
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Cook Received as Hero.

No hero returning from the conquest
of land and men ever received more fiat
tering reception than did DR.. Cook when
he entered the harbor of Copenhagen.
September 4.
Standing on the bridge Of the Hans
Egede, from the mizzenmast of which
flew the flag Of the United States. DR..
Cook snilingIy modestly and with dig
nifty accepted the tributes shouted from
the flock of little vessels which gathered
about the steamer and escorted her to the
pier.
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark.
Maurice E. Egan, the United States min
lister; the Danish minister of commerce
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Here for as little as 25c and for as much
as $1.oo. The cabinets will be treasured long
after the writing paper is used ) The: Bar
gain Spots--the, Cabinets at 44c-are on first
floor at. nth street door. :. T;
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

Phone 9 for groceries.
Mrs. w. w. Downie is on q
visit to Wilmot friends this week.
Bleser has a change of ad this
week.
Prompt deliv cry - groceries.
phone 9.
A fine little daughter arrived
at the home OF Charles Prior last
Monday afternoon
Mittels taedt advertises XtrR
boys suits this week. Econ
imica) shipping at their store,
you know.
Howard Reeve, who had a land
claim about ten miles west of
Lennon, is having the land
! plated out into q town site.
Mrs. Shannon came from her
North Dakota claim last week,
and will make q visit to her
daughter, Miss Minnie.
Rev. Tragltt returned home
Monday from Sioux Falls, where
he had been to attend the funeral
of Bishop Hare.
There will be q medley
lunch at the o. E. s. chapter,
next Monday evening. All mem.
bers are requested to be present
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scott of
Kasson, MINI, and Miss Marga-
ret Eicihu]zer, are can vassiIg
the city in the l interest of stencil
art.
Mr.. and Mrs. E D. Mooar, who
had been visiting friends at Earl.
vile, ILL.,, for several weeks, re-
turned home after an enjoyable
stay in the sucker state.
Henry Martens says every
thing is going democratic now
he's had q sign-a young Marten
having put in an appearance at
his home on the 10th, and it was
q voter, or will be in 1930-that's
the time set for Bryan's election.
The friends of the William
Graham and Frank McGrew
families at their old home here
were panied to learn of the death
of Willie McGrew the little son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McGrew
of Anamoose, N. D. He was
stricken with tonsilitis and kid.
ney complications following, he
died on the 10Th ult. The boy
was in the tenth year Of his age.
Erlandson & johnson adver-
tise Hart Scheffner & Marx
Clothing for men this week.
An exclusive clothing store
would be proud of the sales this
store have on this we'll known
brand of clothing.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

NOTICB or ADNlNI0TRATRlX SALE
Of Real Eetato-pfivaso Sale.
state OF South Dakota, County Of Gsant-se.
In the County Court Of Grant County-S. 8.
Lockhaft, County Judge.
II the matter Of the Eetate Of August c. Dan.
man deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given that pursuant 70 An
order of sale made on the thirtieth day Of Sep.
tcmbsr, A. D.. 1909, By the County Court Of
Grant County, South Dakota. the und0rsigneda -
Individuality Of tho estate Of August G. Dau-
man, deceaeed. viii. on or after the nd day Of
November. A. D. 1909, sell 1t private sale 70 the
highest bidder, al the right, title and interest
which the said deceased had at the time Of his
death, In and to. the following described real
property situate In the county Of Grant and
State Of SoNth Dakota, towit The northwest
quarter OF section twelve (l2) In township one
hundred and nineteen (i19) north OF range forty
eight (lSl west Of the NTH principal meridian,
upon the following terms to-Wit The purchaser
to assume the mortgage on said real eetate.
and pay the sum OF two thousand dollars cash
snd the balance on OF before the hrst day Of
January, A. D 1911,
All bids must be in writing and will be receiv-
cd at any time after the hrst publication Of this
notice and before the sale 10 made, and may be
LETT At the residence OF the a0m intetratrix ct
Albee, South Dakota, or may be filed in the
ONCE Of the Judge Of the Comfy I ouTt Of Grant
County, South Dakota, ,iE the city Of Milbank,
In aaid County Of Grant.
Dated this twenty-ninth day Of October, A.. D.
1909.
LAURA II. DAUMAN,
Administratrix Of the Estate Of August Z.
Dauman. deceased
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ooins % Church.

There's 4 million excuse for sleep
IN late on Sunday mornin'. and none
Of them's any account. It's just lazi-
ness-pure unadulterated laziness.
That's what it is. We're all Of us
lazy, more or less, mostly more. and
it's a powerful temptation to loaf in
bed until the church bells quit ringin';
but, all the same, children, it's a bad
habit to get into.
l amt q pillar of the church, and l
reckon II they was to send out q search
party after new deacons I'd be about
the last nan they'd pick, but l come
to the conclusion a long time ago that
the church is a mighty good thing to
hitch on to, whether you're figurin' on
happiness in this world Or the next.
l don't mean to say that the church II
carry q man into heaven. Not by q
long jump. Anybody al join the
church, but gettin' through the pearly
gates is a different proposition. Some
Of the meanest, no %'countest people l
wei had any dealin's with belong to
the church, and If l thought they had
through tickets to the green fields Of
Eden I'd want to 60 the other way.
But I know they haven't. l know
they'll all be brushed OH when they try
to come under the wire at the finish,
and SO the things they do and the
things they say don't bother me q little
bit.
On the other hand, l believe a man
or a woman, il they've got the right
kind Of q disposition and the necessary
stiffness OF backbone, can worry along
through life and get satisfactorily set
tied In the hereafter without any help
from the church. But-and I can't
make that but" too strong it's only
one In q thousand who can do that.
The other 000 need some help to keep
'em from wanderin' on the straight
away track that lads to happiness
and psaee and sveeything - that's
Noeth havinG~oGlaa1l - 0ooe0.
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East Melrose.
ronsin0 time vaa had n the

A rousing time was had at the home
Of 81. E. Marks last Friday evening,
when Mrs. Marks had arranged for q
husking bee. Some very unique fea-
lures we're billed for the evening, and
the enjoyment Of the guests knew no
bounds. The ladies arrsyed them
selves il white sheets and halloween
masks, and each young man received
: ssRhost % hfs companion during the
husking spell. The red ears were
ylentifuI, and the boys thought them
selves n hOney-or q lesst corn ~.
rup. AfSer Nr. Marks corn had been
scaseered I'll over he barn, the ghosts
their ohaFgoe ~ The house,
sheso ! sp)snl53 lun0A MS served .
m rssascl.1ho 416ein6 - hlsessst-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1909-11-05

TOT1CE OF HEARING PETITION FOR
~ LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
State Of South Dakota. A.
County OF Grant.
In County Court, within and for said
County.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Amelia
Bundy, Deceased.
The State of South Dakota Sends
Greeting to Clarissa L. Lamb, Amy
L. Allen and Roland A. Bundy, heirs
ct law Of Amelia Bundy, deceased.
You and each Of you are hereby no.
titled that G.. l.. Dempster of Lake
City, Minnesota, has filed In the coun-
tv court Of Grant county, state Of
South Dakota, . petition asking that
e. s. Amsden, OF Milbank, South d.
kota, be appointed administra tor Of
the estate Of Amelia Bundy, deceased,
aud that said petition has beeu set for
hearing 1t . regular term Of said
court TO be held al the county court
room, W the Farmers Bank, In the
city Of Milbank, In said county, on
the ninth day Of November, A. D.
1909, ct the hour Of two O'Clock P. M.
Dated October 10, 1909.
Seal Of 8. 8. LOCKHART,
County Courtl County Judge.
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Church Notice.
EPISCOPAL.

Services Sunday, Nov. I - follows:
1916 .. m.-Holy communion and
sermon.
u m.-Sunday school.
s p. H. Evening prayer and ser.
mon. Seats free. All welcome.