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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
Two Esquimo Boys, Al
legged Only Compan-
ions, Quoted.
ONLY ONE DAY IN DASH
Encountered Lead and Open
Water, Turning Back and
Making Circuit.

New York, oct l3.-COmmandef
Robert E. Peary last night made pub
lie the evidence upon which he bases
his charge that DR.. Frederick A. Cook
did not discover the north pole on
April 81, 1908, as he claims
This evidence consists of state
ment signed by hlmsei1 Robert A.
Bartlett, master OF tho schooner Roose-
+ velts D. B. Mcmillan. George Borup
and Mathew 4. Hensen. These men
were all meafbers of Commander
Peary's party. They are familiar with
polar travel. They are witnesses
whose credibiHty cannot successfully
be attacked, and there can be no ques-
tion that they believe to be true every
word of the statement to which they
have set their names Their testi-
mony will be read with interest and
given great weight by scientists.
Examined ESI<imos.
The statement of the five men en-
bodies report of an examination that
was made of the two Es1-imos who, DR..
Cook says, accompanied him in his
dash across the polar sea and of the
father of one of them who personally
was familiar with the first and last
thirds of Dr. Cooks journey.
1t is accompanied by a map of DR.
Cooks trip, marked out by the Eski-
mos. In procuring The statements of
DIR. Cooks companions, the statement
points out, especial pains were taken
to leave no ground for the charge that
the Eskimos were either coached or
coerced by Commander Peary or any
member of his party Every effort
was made to have the statement Of
each Eskimo made independently of
the others.
Evidence Summarized.
Summed up, Commander Peary's cvi.
dence tends to show:
That Dr. Cooks explorations
north never took him beyond the
S2nd parallel
That he proceeded northward
no farther than one days march
from Cape Thomas Hubbard.
That his companions. two Eski-
mo boys, the oldest only 10. and
his outfit, twenty dogs and two
sleds, wese utterly insufficient to
cope with the dangers and hard
ships of the dash across the polar
sea from Cape Thomas Hubbard
to the pole.
That before he left Cape Thom-
as Hubbard DR.. Cook cached food
and that when he returned from
his so-called dash his sleds were
still so heavily laden that only
small amount of provisions was
taken from his cache.
Made One Days Journey
That after one days journey
north from Cape Thomas Hub
bard Cook and the Eskimos march
ed south until they returned to
land. and that they then moved
southwest across Prince Gustave
sea until they reached a small
island.
That from this island they pro-
ceeded to Amund Ringness Land.
where they killed deer south in a
zig-zag path through Norwegian
bay, where they killed some of
their dogs, south through He'll
gate, where they abandoned a
sledge. and thence through Jones
sound, where they hunted walrus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
Temperature Near Zero.

st. Paul, Oct. 3.-Temperatures as
low as 6 above zero at Williston. y
d.. and s above at Prince Albert. Can
ada, were reported today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
INCIDENT CLOSED
Reply at State Department as
to Resignation of Minister
Crane.
NOTHING HEARD FROM TAFT
Deposcd Diplomat ISSUES Statement
Saying He Tried to Carry Out
Presidents Wishes.

Washington, Oct. 13.-The simple
statement that the Crar incident is
closed was the only response made to-
day at the White house and state de
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
WATERFOWL NURSES PASS
Two Successful i'm State Civil Service
Tests.

Springfield, H., oct. 13 (SpeeiaD
Matte Adolf and Jessie w. Rob-
erts of the Watertown insane asylum
have passed the civil service exalnina-
tion for graduate nurse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

Pittsburg, Oct. 13.-The fifth game
in the worlds championship baseball
series was played this afternoon be-
fore more than 25.O0O enthusiasts Tie
temperature was about So, but the air
clear and bracing. The crowd was
not large enough to necessitate
ground rules.
The opposing batteries were Adams
and Gibson and Summers and Stanage.
FIRST INNING.
Detroit.-Jones made a home run 10
center field bleachers. Bush walked.
The Pittsburg team played for delay
so Adams could steady. Play was r..
sumed after two minutes. Cobb flied
to Leach. Crawford singled to LETT,
Bush taking third on a hit and run
signal. Dclehanty famed Crawford
stole second and Moriarty popped to
Abstein. One run
Pittsburg.-Byrne singled past Bush.
Leach beat out a bunt, Byrne taking
second. Clarke sacrificed. Stanage to
T. Jones, sending Byrne to third and
Leach to second. Summers intention
ally passed Wagner. filling the bases.
MllleE IduHSu. ADSieln walked. IOIC-
ing in Byrne. Wilson famed out. One
run.
SECOND INNING.
Detroit.-T. Jones flied to Wilson
Stanage famed and Summers struck
out. No runs.
Pittsburg.-Gibson beat out hit 10
Bush Adams sacrificed. Summers TO
Delehanty, Gibson taking second.
Delehanty made a wonderful one
handed pickup of what appeared to be
safe hit by Byrne and threw him
out to T. Jones, Gibson taking third.
Gibson scored on a wild pitch. Leach
flied to Crawford. One run.
THIRD INNING.
Detroit.-D Jones flied to Leach
Bush famed and Cobb was out, Byrne
, to Abstein. No runs.
Pittsburg.-Clarke walked and
Wagner singled to left Clarke taking
third on hit and run signal play. AS
Clarke started for second Bush ran
over to cover the base and Wagner
hit through Bush's position. Miller
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

President Taft had accepted the res
ignation of Crane as minister desig
nate 10 China 1t was stated nothing
had been heard from the president to
day, and Knox had gone TO his Valley
Forge home.
| Crane Makes statement.
In public statement, Crane says,
in part:
1.-The statement issued by the de
pastment of state is slightly inaccur-
ate in saying that the secretary in
formed me my resignation would be
accepted. The letter that | received
from Knox today says he recommended
to the president that the president ac-
lcept my resignation Before this let
ter was received | had already sent
the president the following telegsam:
THE state department objects TO
certain things l have done in an effort
to carry out my understanding of your
wishes as expressed by you. In my
| judgment no mistake has been made
except as the department has made il
! a mistake. However. | did not and
cannot guarantee to make no mistakes
and especially unless | have the cor
| dial support and cooperation of the
government, n matter in which the de-
/ partment proceeded in a way incon-
isistent with my own self-respect and
my conception of the dignity of the
position and with the understanding
upon which l accepted it. | appreciate
the personal consideration | received
from you, and under all the circum-
stances | have decided to await infor-
nation as to your wishes before TAX
ing action. You will understand, of
course, my resignation is in your
hands. (Signed)
CHARLES r. CRANE"
That Newspaper story.
The statement of the department
is further inaccurate in saying that l
gave out newspaper story about the
agreement between China and Japan
1t would have been more accurate if
the statement had said. as indicated in
its closing paragraph, that a brief con-
versation of mine with a newspaper
representative contributed to the pub
liCatiOn by him of discussion of this
agreement and the possibility of pro-
test by the government and that the
department regarded this conversation
as indiscrGet.' The publication in my
mistake if the department. had not
chosen to vouch for its accuracy and
given it official significance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

T.
off
Struck out-5y Adams g. WiIet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
HULL, SWINDLER, is FINED
Man Said to Have Operated in This
Vicinity Comes to Grief.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Oct. 13-(Argus
.Special.)-W. a. Dean, alias Perry
Hull, who operated a swindling game
in Savanna, Port Byron and Joliet sew
eral weeks ago and who was captured
in Dayton, Ohio, was fined $100 and
costs and sentenced to so days in the
workhouse in each of two counts at
Cincinnati. Dean was Identified IN
court by members of several firms as
the man who passed the bogus checks
On their respective concerns.
Officials of the banks at Port Byron
denied they were swindled by Hull or
any one of his description.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
PEARY PRESENTS EVIDENCE
COOK DID NOT REACH POLE

partment to the inquiry as to whether
President Taft had accepted the res
ignation of Crane as minister desig-
nate 10 China. 1t was stated nothing
had been heard from the president to-
day, and Knox had gone to his Valley
Forge home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
TODAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN FIGURES

%eatted for Stanage in seventh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
NEW ORLEANS GETS
BIG A. A. j. MEET
National Championship Is
Awarded to That City.
October Date Likely.

The national track and field cham
pionships for 1910 will be held at New
Orleans, La.
The national championship commit
tee Of the A. A. =. at It's first session
in Boston decided to award the meet
to the Southern town on condition that
satisfactory arrangements can be en-
tered into between the Southern Associ-
alton Of the A. A T. and the champion
ship committee. The date has not p
yet been decided upon. but It is probable
that the first week in October will he
selected.
The committee undoubtedly acted
upon James f. suuivan's suggestion
made in his message at the annual
meeting Of the A. A. Z. Mr.. Sullivan
asked the delegates TO seriously consid-
or holding the national championships
in a more centrally located district than
heretofore. The championships for 1909
were held in Seattle, and the long jour
ney prevented many Eastern stars from
participating.
Next year. however. the stellar per-
formers from all sections will be able
to compete, as the trip viii take the
Eastern and Western athletes almost
the same length Of time 10 get to the
scene Of bOstilities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
MAJOR LEAGUERS
TO RETURN EAST
All-National and Athletic
transformers Fail to
Draw on Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Nov. 24-Af-
ter conference between Connie Mack
and Frank Bancroft. managers rcspec-
lively Of the Athletics and the ALMA
tionals, &c was decided to cut short the
California tour, which was scheduled
to continue for some time
The two major league clubs viii PLAY
this week i'm san Francisco. closing on
Sunday. November IS They viii then
play few games fin and around Los
Angeles and return East by the South
eTn route.
Lack Of interest is the reason for
the change. Two conditions were
against the attendance First Of ali.
the fans do not care TO pay an adulis-
sion OF 80 cents IN the bleacher section
for purely exhibition games. and. fur
the, the baseball season proper should
be closed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
Y. NJ. c. A. RUNNERS
IN FIVE-NILE TEST
Twenty-four Contestants to
Start in CroSS-Coun-
try Run.

Fipal arrangements were completed
at noon today at the Y. NJ. c. A. for
the annual closed cross-country run Of
the association, which VIII start and
finish al the Y NJ c. A. building to-
morrow morning.
Twenty-Five stout-hesrted, long-dis-
lance stars, who have trained faithfully
in anticipation of the event, will toe
the mark tomorrow for the test. The
run starts promptly at 1890 o'clocl-, and
every contestant completing the dis
tance in a half-hour time limit will re-
celve a handsome medal. Individual
prizes viii be awarded the first, Eecond,
and third men to finish.
Following is a list Of entries. Rich
mond Bryant. Ernest G. woodward,
Mark &c Grange, w. j. Hill. R. G
Lehman, J. NJ. Cults, Edwin S French,
Arthur 3. Crawford, II. Thornton
Knight, jr. r. G. Galloway. Fred Ma
gruder, Charles PiOZet, James ".
Burch, George T. Wise, Frank GermOn,
Leroy Delany, Ebert J. Smith, z. @.
Morse, Max Yudelevitt Prentis D. Sale,
Wilbur J. Brown, w. Frank Warner,
J. c. Stecher, and z g Mcdonald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
TO PLAY SOCCER
ON LOCAL CAMPUS
Two Hibernian Teams Meet
on Georgetown Field
Tomorrow.

Those interested in substitutes for the
American Rugby style Of football vii!
have an opportunity to see a proposed
substitute tried out tomorrow afternoon
on Georgetown Field
The substitute will be a game Of Eng
lish soccer football, beginning at 2:30
p. m. between two divisions Of the An
cient Order Of Hibernians. The game
was arranged as a result of calling off
the football game between Georgetown
University and washington and Lee,
which was cancelled because OF the
death Of Archer Christian, the UnIver-
sity Of Virginia halfback who was
killed on November b.
If Georgetown definitely withdraws
from the American style Of football It
VIII probably be necessary TO adopt a
suitable fall sport, and the contest TO-
morrow is along the lines Of an expert
ment 10 see whether soccer will All tho
bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
BLAAES OPEN PLAY
FOR MANY INJURIES
elm" Hogan, Former Yale
Player, Gives Out Inter
a esting Statement.

NEW YORK. Nov 24.-"Jim" Hogan.
the old Yale tackle and captain and one
or the men whose fame on the gridiron
will forever live In Yale annals, came
out today with the surprising sugges-
ton that the open game in football is
responsible for most OF the present-day
injuries.
THE great fault is with the forward
pass" Hogan says. The secondary
defense line moves far back from the
main defense, at which the attack may
suddenly be aimed. The secondary de
Tense is then useless. and the one mar
in the main defense at whom the mass
play of the offense is aimed has little or
no chance Of turning the attack. and
usually goes down under an irresistible
rush
Another uafavorsble thing for the
men IN the first defensive line as that
they cannot tell by their opponents
formation what the play viii be, and
they are forced to keep their heads
raised until the ball gets into full play.
and the minute they 90 50 they are
gone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
BATTLE TOMORROW
MAY Be THE LAST
Bucknell-George Washing
ton Contest May End
Football Here.

Capital enthusiasts win tomorrow
have the opportunity OF seeing what
may be the last collegiate gridiron con-
test ever pulled of here, when George
Washington lines up against Bucknen
at National Park
The Pennsylvaniaus arrive in this city
tonight. Word received from their
coach says the team is in the pink Of
condition and fully expects to duplicate
its victory OF last season, when the
locals were beaten, 8 to 0.
George Washington has wound UP
training and now awaits the call Of the
whistle. Both Captain Aston and Coach
Dougherty predict a better game against
the visitors than was the case last sea
son. All Of the G. W. e. veterans will
be in the lineup and viii play the en-
tire game, unless there is necessity for
taking them out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
KING GETS PATENT
ON NEW STYLE NIT

Followers Of baseball in this city will
be interested 70 know that Charlie
King. who has played with leading anna
teur teams about town for the past ten
years, has patented a mitt which he
thinks will revolutionize the present
construction Of this article.
Together with w. c. Thatcher, King
has worked upon the patent for the past
wear or more. and now has II nearly
ready for the market. The fundamental
difference in the new style glove is that
the padding is detachable. II IS basted
upon a piece OF canvas which faces UP
with the face and back OF the glove. II
this wise a player can remove any part
Of the padding, and the remainder will
stih keep In place, being stitched to the
canvas
Several OF the leading amateurs and
professionals now I'm the city have in
spected the new patent. and are unani-
nous In declaring Il a most practical
one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
Question of ForfeitS Is Now
Being Argued by the
Fighters.
BOSTONIAN FLUSHED
OVER SHRECK FIGHT
Police Put Stop 10 One-Sided
Bout in First
Round.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 24-F1ght fans
are worked VI 70 fever heat here today
over the prospects OF Sam Langford,
the Boston Tar Baby" and Jack John
son getting together before the week is
out and coming TO some sort Of an
agreement regarding a fight.
Flushed by his victory over Mike
Schreck last night when the fight was
stopped IN the first round, Langford is
more insistent than ever today in de-
manding that johnson say whether he
will fight"
Langford declares he has deposited
$4,000 with a New York paper as guar
antee Of good faith. but Johnson says It
Is too far 20 stretch his eyes TO and that
he wants 70 see the color Of the money
here in Pittsburg.
johnson has 5000 placed with local
paper. which he win increase to $1,000
whenever Langford shows his money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
PENN IS FAVORITE
OVER RED ELEVEN
Football Season in the East
Winds Up Tomorrow
Afternoon.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24-With tomor-
rows games between Cornell and Penn
sylvanla at Philadelphia, and Fordham
ana Syracuse, in this city, win fall the
curtain on the 1909 football season in
the East. The local game will be for
the championship OF New York State,
as Fordham has beaten Cornell. The
Fordham team is In good condition, and
IS generally counted on TO win handily-
The Cornell Pennsylvania struggle
promises 20 be the hardest ever fought
out between these teams. Both have
had unsatisfactory seasons. and each Is
determined to end the season I'm a man
uer 10 retrieve former losses.
In local betting, Pennsylvania rules
the favoritc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
BROOKLYN LOSES
SPIT BALL ARTIST
Elmer Stricklett Will Not Be
Admitted to National
League Next Year.

NEW YORK. Nov. 24-Whatever
hopes Brooklyn fans fondlc1 Of the re-
turn 70 the DO1ger camp tOf Elmer
Stricklett. the pioneer Of the "spit ball"
have gone Elimmering since the an
Touncement that Stricklett WILL be UNI
able 10 play with Ebhetts crew next
season.
Stricklett cannot play with the Brook
lyn club next wear, or for that matter
the year after According 20 an agree
ment between the National Association
and the California League none Of the
contract or agreement Jumpers now
playing on the Coast can leave that cir
cJit In less than two years, and some
Of them must remain out there for four
years before they can be sold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
MEDAL PLAY GOLF
AT WASHINGTON c. c.
Big List Expected to Compete on
Local Links in Holiday
Event

Golf enthusiasts Of the Washington
Country Club are Today looking for
ward with pleasure to the medal play
round which is Carded 20 re held on the
club links Thanksgiving Day. DR. Lo-
rem Johnson has offered n handsome
silver cup for the winner.
The contest will be eighteen holes
medal play with the handicap arranged
by the green committee. Just at this
time the links are in the best OF condi-
ton and should the fair weather con
tiuue IL is likely that the majority Of
the golfers IN the club will make a try
for the cup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
SELECT REPRESENTATIVES.

pr. Small, Eastern, and Emory VIII
son, Central, and Prof McBain, and the
manager and coach Of George Wash
ington team win be representative at
the football meeting to be held in Com
missioner Macfarland's office this after
noon FOR the discussion Of the Wash
inEton gridlron aspect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
I alkS From the Tonneau
BY HARRY WARD.

J. Z. Mcdonald OF the Philadelphia
branch OF the LOcOmobile Company OF
America, who has been spending sew
eral weeks in Washington demonstrate
ing the 1910 LocomObile. left this morn
ing for Philadelphia in a LocomObi.e.
He was accompanied by Charles "
Bender, local representative OF the
Standard Oil Company. Mr. Mcdonald
viii return TO Washington about De-
Cember 1.
The John r. Thomas Automobile Com
p my yesterday received the first model
Z. Maxwell touring car of 1910 vintage.
II has a wheelbsse Of 10 inches and Is
equipped with "a ~ 4 inch tires in the
Of Iow-tension Splltdorf magnetic and
battery. The progressive type Of trans
mission is used, giving three forwe nd
speeds and a reverse.
Entries in the Fort Lee hill climbing
contest, 10 be held Thanksgiving Day,
closed yesterday with a representative
list OF cars ar,ong the competitors.
Thirteen events have been scheduled
and. as the Edgewater-FOrt Lee Auto
mobile Association and the Motor Con-
test Association have Joined hands in
promoting the affair, some fine sport Is
IN prospect
Inc many " dSNluBtou IfleuQS or HaF-
~ S Jones, who was formerly associat-
ed with the Pope-Toledo Motor Car
Company, Will be pleased to learn he
has been appointed manager Of the
Philadelphia branch Of the Apperson
Automobile Company.
Since the advent Of the four-cyIinder
REQ. Lester d. Moore. jr., the local
agent has been about the busiest man
in town. Hundreds Of motorists are
anxious 20 try out the latest REQ pro-
ductiOn. and Mr.. MOOrs has been COM
PEELED 10 open a demonstration book,
wherein the names Of people desiring
a demonstration are recorded in the or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
.LUNGHI TO RETURN
TO NATIVE LAND
Famous Italian Runner Co
ing Back to Italy for
Army Service.

NEW YORK. Nov. 24-Emilio Lunghi
the phenomenal runner, who smashed
three tirne-honored American records
since his arrival in this country, will
leave America next week
He has been called home TO do milf
tary service in The regular Italian army,
20 which all his cOuntrymen are bound.
He is scheduled 20 sail on the steamer
Sebaudo Of the italian limo on Decem-
Der J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
BARRY KNOCKS OUT
RALPH GALLOWAY

BOSTON. Nov. 4-That old saying
that jim Barry has the Indian sign on
negroes Is still good. lie put fl on
Ralph Galloway, Of California, so hard
that today Galloway rs still shaky.
in the tenth round Barry hung a right
walIop on Cauoway's jaw ana they
woke the negro up IN his dressing room.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24

Multiplying charges against George
Stallings. manager Of the New York
Americans, was that he was hesftatinr
so long before naming his training
ground for next spring. He kept fuss
ing around, talking Georgia one dav
and Texas the next, as II anxious to
leave the subject I'm the afr until after
the American League meeting in New
York next month Now he has come
out IN the open with the announcement
that Athens, Ga, where the University
Of Georgia IS located, will be the scene
of the spring endeavors OF the High
landers. Looks ike Stallings has re-
ceived a tip that his job f. safe as far
as Ban johnson or the league is con-
cerned and that the signal tipping case
VIII either be thrown out or there viii
be a Scotch verdict OF mot proven"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
q a a BEST TREATMENT
SbSbS6 FOR CATARRH

There blood and thus
be
blood
producing
unhealthy
headaches
circulation
nourhed
.S.Sp
heath o adv
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA GA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-24
YANKEES TO USE
ATHENS AS CAMP

ATHENS. Ca. Nov. 24.-ManaEer Stall
iuEs. Of the New York : American League
baseball team. today completed arrange
meuts for his team to train at Athens
next sprinE. The street railway COM
pauy viii at once provide "a suitable
park.