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The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
HAMtITON'S LYRIC.

Hamilton, Sept. S--The Lyric thea
ter announces for its Thursday and
Friday night change The Country
Doctor" The Colored Stenographer,"
Mary James Lover" Legend Of For
get Me-Not'' and Paul Has Decided
10 Marry" The pictures are above the
average work of art. The illustrated
song by Miss billiard. Boys, I've
Found a Girl" IL very good.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
KIRBY RESIGNS.

Hamilton, Sept s.--The resignation
Of WI II. Kirby. general manager of
the Bitter Root Valley Fruitgrowers'
association. was announced today. Mr..
Kirby, who came to the valley from
the Wenatchee district, Is to be sue
reeded by w. b. Sisler, who has had
five years experience with the Ben
kress Orchard company. and Is In ev-
cry way qualified for the position.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
BULLETIN ISSUED.

Washington. Sept. S.-The first bull
letin of the director of the census,
showing the operations of the cotton
ginncrs for 1909, was issued today. Ii
covers the period up 10 September
and shows that for that tine az ,552
running bales have been ginned. as
against 402,22s for the same period
last year
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
STATE CONFERENCE.

Stevensvilie, Sept. s.-The 32d an
nual conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South of Montana
begins tomorrow In the local church
of the denomination. Tonight Rev. T.
w harrington of Belgrade preached
to the assembled delegates. who came
frim all parts of the state. The con-
ference will be In session until sun
day night.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
ENcAMPMENT BEGINS.

Hamilton. Sept. s.-The United Vet
Grams begin their fourth annual en-
eampment tomorrow ut Grantsdale and
camp will not be broken until Satur-
day night.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
A BROKEN LEG.

Hamilton. Sept. SD Sargent, who
recently came tn the valley from Butte,
was injured at one of the Anaconda
Copper Mining eompany's camps in
the upper valley today. 4 log fell on
him and Sargent sustained Il broken
leg
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09

mill Mr.. and Mrs Garradus viii take
up their residence on Fourth street.
where they win be at home to their
friends after October l.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09

trip into the country to attend a din
ner given by Mrs. Gammel, whose hus-
band financed several Danish expedi
tiuns.
All day dispatches from America re-
garding Commander Peary's charges
poured into Copenhagen. The news
papers contain only one unpleasant
article.
Not Surprised.
The Politiken in it's leader tonight
says:
Danes. remembering Peary's bad
treatment of one of their own ex-
piorers. viii not be surprised at his
attitude toward DR.. Cook"
The general attitude here is one of
suspended judgment until the evidence
is produced. DIR. Cooks lecture before
the Geographical society was consid-
cred profound disappointment, be-
cause the people expected more con-
vincing proofs that he has given them.
The enthusiasm over the announce
ment of Peary's success has not waned
In the least.
Signed Article.
Paris, Sept. s.-The Matin prints a
signed article by DR.. Cook in which
he replies TO Commander Peary, say
ing:
Il did not deem il well at first to
reply To the attacks of Commander
Peary. / thought it better 10 maintain
the reserve becoming gentleman.
Besides, If Peary has reached the pole,
/ am glad of his victory. 1t does not
prove that / have not succeeded, and
before him.
DIR. Cook then takes up the charges
in detail with regard to the questions
of provisions and his use of the Es-
quimaux and continues:
According to peary's statements,
my Esquimaux said | did not go very
far north. Let this answer: Sverdrup
has undertaken to command an expe-
dition to seek out my two Esquin.auA
and bring them back to civilization. 1t
is | who will pay the expenses of this
expedition; we win see what they will
say.
Good Faith.
Il am asked for proofs of my verac-
ity. Well, | win give proofs, for |
solemnly bind myself to submit all
the documents and Instruments to the
geographical societies of America and
Denmark, or to any assembly of scien
lists anyone likes Ia name. | think
that declaration will suffice to prove
my good faith.
"One must not be astonishcd that |
refused to furnish proofs to various
personages. / want to present the
results of my work as n whole, and
not to private individuals, but to con-
stituted bodies. | think those who
have doubted my word win not doubt
that of the geographical societies which
l viii take for Judges. l shall say no
more. / hate this quarreling. into
which 1t is being sought to drag me.
| am satisfied that | have done what
| have said, and in little while no
doubt will be possible"
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09

Paris, Sept, s.-The press of Paris
continues to be absorbed IN the rival
claims of Or. Cook and Commander
Peary. and there Is a noticeable drift
Of opinion in the direction that DIR.
Cook will have difficulty in proving
the validity of his claim in the face
of the success of an experienced ex-
piorer like Peary. Practically all the
newspapers agree that DIR. Cook has
passed into the background since
Peary entered upon the scene, and
some of them declare that since
Pcary's appearance he will be doubted
more than ever.
The Matin says that DR.. Cook )
lecture at Copenhagen last night fell
coldly upon his audience, which await
ed proofs instead If Il rcvamping OF
old statements, and that public opin-
ion IL changing against Cook. Cen
timiing, the paper says that Professor
Torp. rector of tho Copenhagen uni
vtlsity. veted against giving DIR. Cook
an honorary degree. and 1t asks:
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
Bradley Retieent.

John r. Bradley. who financed the
Cook expedition. declined today To give
any statement that would reconcile the
conflicting statements made by him
and by DIR. Cook in his lecture last
night In Copenhagen As to the objects
of the COX expedition. He declared
that matters were becoming SO mixed
up that he would have nothing more
to say in the controversy.
Mr.. Bradley said Sunday that plans
had been laid and exhibited checks
that had been paid out for supplies TO
show il. as he said. we We're doing
something more than fitting out for II
fishing trip
DIR. Cook. in his lecture last night.
said:
About the middle Of 1907. when we
started. the pole was no part of the
program. which aimed altogether at
study and recreation, but the pole Was
a possibility as Il future problem"
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
COOK MAKES REPLY
TO RIVAL EXPLORER

Continued from Page One1
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
BURR|LL IS RET|CENT
ABOUT COOK

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
Bad Impression.

Would Professor Torp have voted
thus without serious reasons?"
The Journal today publishes n dis
patch from Copenhagen, giving an
other version of the story that Cook
said he feared Peary might shoot him.
According tn this account passenger
on the steamer Hans Egede, the ves-
sel that brought DR.. Cook from Green
land, that Cook once made the fol-
lowing statement:
IF peary ever reached the pole be-
fore me I would take a revolver and
Kill myself"
The Journal also agrees that DIR.
Cocks lecture has made a bad i'm
preston. and 1t claims that King
Frederick himself has been disillu-,
stoned.
The Petit Parisien says the world
will acclaim Peary as the real con-
aueror of the role. ard publishes the
tr sinuatinn that Cook is merely try
ing 10 appropriate for himself the
honor which belongs to Peary.
The Daily Missoulian., 1909-09-09
Osborne Talks.

New York, Sept. S.-Among the
friends of DR.. Cook here who rallied
to his defense today was Captain b.
$. Osborne. president OF the Arctic
club of America. who. in an interview,
attacked Peary's creditability and de-
clared that evidence would he forth
coming shortly to support DR.. Cook 5
position and to show that Peary 8
charges are unfounded.
Captain Osborne said:
''Peary. in making these charges, Ii
digging his own grave lie is a COL
losal fakir. and his statements are a
fabric of untruths. As soon as he sets
foot in New York, Mr.. Bradley and
myself will give out affidayits I'm sup
port of our position.
Il have an affidavit stating that
Peary opened DIR. Cooks trunks and
took out his observations and data and
that he opened n letter DIR. Cook had
written 10 Mrs. Cook, read it and then
sealed it again. Peary also wrote Mrs
Cook, telling her that her husband was
falNir."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
A $5 to $1O hat --S3. 50.

We've a number of stylish attractive trimmed hats that have been $5 to $1O. You may choose any of them for $3.5O.
 Let us repeat. They are stylish attractive and good in every way. Nice shapes. Nice colors. Nice materials. They are the sort of hats we take a pride in selling.
 Take special pride now in giving you such a chance to save money.
 It may seem foolish to take a $10 hat and sell it for $3.50. But it is a foolish ness that pays you. And it pays US too for it keeps our stock cleaned up.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Sample embroideries.

A saving that runs all the way from a-third to a full one-half is available for the woman who loves nice em- broideries.
 Here are a lot of import ers' samples in lengths from AZ to 9 yards.
 There are wide founcings, an-overs, bands, edgings, gallons, insertings.
 There are even some matched sets; quite a few in fact.
 All are on fine fabric, ,nain- sock, longcloth, and such.
 Actual values are 25c to $3. Prices have been fixed at s15c to $50 ! Near elevators.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
HOW TO GROW FAT A Lazy Stomach the Cause of Thinness, Nine Times
 in Ten

If you are thin or lean, have scraw- ny arms and neck, you can't grow fat unless your food properly tdigests.
 People take on flesh in proportion osthe nutritious matter which the or gans of digestion absorb and pass into the blood.
 Just as long as this nutritious mat ter passes along without being ab- sorbed, just so long will you remain thin
 Perhaps your stomach, bowels and liver need a tonic- If your digestion is not perfect, Mi-o-na tablets will put it right at once.
 Mi-o-na will cure indigestion and every conceivable ailment of the stom- ach promptly. It cures by building and toning up and not by encouraging a tired stomach to continue its shift less and health destroying habits. It promptly drives away sour stomach; belching of gas, ,heaviness after eating.
 All druggists sell Mi-o-na for 50 cents large box, and guarantee it to cure indigestion, sea and car sickness, vomiting of pregnancy and all stom- ach diseases and distress, or money back.
 Mi-o-na is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
REFORMED BURGLARS
 RIGHTS RESTORED
CRv Our staff Corresponden

By Our Staff Correspondent)
 Hartford, May 20.-In the House this morning the committee on forfeited rights reported favorably on the peti- tion of William Williams of Bridgeport for a restoration of forfeited rights. It was stated that Williams had once been arrested for burglary, but for many years now had been a respect able citizen. He is married and holds good position. Many respectable people of Bridgeport appeared in favor of his petition. The report was ac- cepted by unanimous vote.
 William Williams is the East Side watchman. Mr. Williams has made a fine record as private watchman in the lower section of East Bridgeport from the. harbor to Nichols street, between the Lower and Yellow Mill bridges. Through his attention to duty several nifty footpads and other species of transgressors have been turned over to the authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
$1.75 $2.75 $3.75 Second floor.
Much IS cut from suit prices.

Handsome suits for wom- en are to be had at much less than usual price.
 They are suits right out of the stores regular stock. The aim is to clear that stock up-and to do it quick.
 Suits are in the models and of the fabrics that have been most liked this season.
 They are attractive in ev- cry way; were full value at the stores regular prices.
 But now they are to be bought thus:-
 For $12.5O = suits that were $15 and $16.50.
 For $16-suits that were SIS to $22.5O.
 For $19- suits that were $25 and $27.50.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
NOISE OF BLASTING
 MADE HENS STRIKE

In the Common Pleas Court Judge Scott heard the evidence in the case of Richard Schulz against Richard Fa- gan and Michael Farrell. Schulz who lives on Exeter street, near the city quarry sues for $1,000 damages to his property due to blasting operations. Schulz tried to collect from the city but failed Then came this suit against the contractors for the city. Schulz alleges the employees of the de- fendants were negligent and that large pieces of stone often fell on his home breaking windows. Mrs. Schulz testi- fled that the blasting stopped her hens from laying eggs. Her attempts at matching also were fruitless, as the birds died in their shells. The plain tiff is represented by Attorney Shan non and the defense by City Attorney Cullinan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
EXCISE BILL AFTER
 STORMY DEBATE IS
 TABLED IN HOUSE

Special rom United Press.)
 Hartford, May 20.-The House spent a long time today in a spirited debate on the measure drawn by the Brewers Association repeating the so-called five signers law passed in 1907. This pro- vides that licenses which are renewed need have no enCorsers and that five signers are necessary only for new li- censes.
 Judge Peck of Stratford who intro duced the bill for which this is a sub stitute tried to amend it to provide that ell signers must reside or do bus mess within a certain distance from the saloon to be licensed, but the House turned the Peck amendment down. The bill was finally tabled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Shoe savings for women and girls.

Nice shoes at little price.
 Nice in style, in trimness, in leather, in fit, in durabili- ty.
 They come below our reg ular prices because a big fac tory got into financial trou- ble and was anxious to turn some stock into money. They are the same de pendable sorts of shoes as are always sold here. That is because they are from a factory that has made shoes for US for a long time.
 Low shoes and high for women. Low shoes for girls.
 In patent leather and calf skin, in all the stylish and liked models.
 Women's, worth $2.5O to $3.5O,-$1.85 and $2.35.
 Girls, worth $2 and $2.5O, and $l.65.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
IN THE LEGISLATURES
Measures Which Were Passed and Some that Fell By the Way.
Especial from United Press0

NSpeclaI OIAlSQ 3ICSS-J Hartford, May 20.@The Senate ta- bled the bill passed by the House yes- terday obliging the Southern New England Telephone Company to ex- tend it's lines and turned down the spe- cial appropriation of $5,0o0 to the Ital- ian earthquake sufferers.
 Among the measures passed were the following: An act permitting the state highway commissioner after Septem- Der 30, 1911, to make part of the state trunk linesystem auy road built by town which comes up to his standard; |; and an act prohibiting the fraudulent diversion of water from water sup plies.
 The use of the hall of the House was granted to the special commission on Public Utilities to-day. for that pur- pose. Repr Chandler of Rocky Hill called from the table to- day his resolution authorizing the committee to employ special counsel and withdraw it. He said however. that he still believed there was need for first class legal assistance because the corporations would be represented by some Of the best counsel in the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
HEARS WHAT HIS JURY HEARS AND
 PLEADS HIS GUILT

Mitchell Antons, a Danbury fruit vender who tried to pay a bill of s72 with a worthless check, changed his mind while the jury was hearing the evidence in the Superior court, and pleaded guilty this afternoon. He was sentenced to a year in jail by Judge Silas A. Robinson.
 While the counsel were agreeing in the Antons case, Judge RobinsoS re- opened the case of Mrs. Bernice Bodi- ker who last week was sentenced to serve year in states prison for the theft of household goods from the home of Mrs. Catherine Kirk on Colo rado. avenue. Mrs. Bodiker wrote long letter to the judge promising to be a better woman if her sentence were changed. Judge Robinson chang ed her sentence to a year in jail.
 The trial of Domonic Bove, charged with killing an Italian friend in Darien on Dec. 31, 1905 was begun. The ac- cused is represented by Attorneys Louis Petrucelh and James A. Marr-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
TO INVESTIGATE STATE
 BOARD OF EDUCATION
House, Upon Initiative of Platt of Milford, Starts the Ball and Senate Chimes in = Darlington Hot-Malone Favors In vestigation.
Especial from United Press.>

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, May 2O.-The General As sembly is to begin at once an investi- gation into the conditions of the office of the State Board of Education Rep resentative Platt of Milford who yes- ter1ay vigorously opposed certain prac tices in this office by reason of which the Legislature has been asked to pay a special claim for compiling its re- port, introduced today in the House and providing an Investigating com mittee composed of one Senator and two Representatives. The commission is to investigate into this office par ucuIarly in regard to it's duties reIa- tive to reports and the expenditure Of public money.
 In support of his resolution Mfr. P1att said that it was due to the Legislature and the State of Connecticut to know why this department was i've years behind with its reports and to under stand all of the conditions under which from half a million to a million of the States money is expended every year. especially as there are indications Of irregularity. Representative Caring ton of Winsted who is a member of the State Board of Education, sprang to his feet the minute MT. P1att had in ished, and in tones indicative of no rt- tie feeling defended the State Board against the imputation of frregularfty. He said that successive Legislatures had put more and more work upon this board, but that it had kept well abreast of it's work and everything In its office was up to date except it's an- nual report, there being special req sons why those were not On behalf of the board he welcomed an exhaus- tive investigation.
 Judge Malone of Bristol said that the arguments that the continual adding to the work of the office by each Gen eral Assembly embarrassed it. was very amusing because the Secretary of the State Board of Education appeared every two years anxiously asking for this legislation. He hoped the inves- tigation would be exhaustive and be- heved that it would lead to better management.
 The House adopted the resolution under a suspension of the rules and transmitted it to the Senate where it was passed immediately.
 The House today acted favOrably up on the bill which removes Secretary Hine from membership on the board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
BLACK MAN
 LEAPED TO HIS DEATH
lrby's Spectacular Finish Witnessed by Many - Leaped from Keller Lift Bridge 10 Mud Flats and Stunning Aid Deliberately Held Head Beneath Water Until Unconscious,

Remorseful because of his actions in deserting his wife is given as the only cause for the rash act of Ben niamin Irby, colored, aged about 50, of Black stone, Va, who committed suicide last evening between and o'clock by jumping from the roller lift bridge in to the black waters of the Pequon- nock- Irby's death was not accidental as he refused aid from those who saw his plight.
 Irby was first seen to alight from an east bound train about o'clock last evening. Unlike the other pas sengers, who took the stairs to the street, Irby walked north to the roller lift bridge. Directly behind him was Peter Casper. 15 year old lad Of PAP Church street. Both were walking along the slender foot path when young Casper was surprised to see Irby mount the railing of the bridge and climb out onto the cables of the structure Casper shouted to him to come back, but Irby threw his hat at the young lad. Where Irby jumped was shallow water just up to his neck. Men in the signa1,tower saw the deed and rushed out with a rope which they threw to Irby, but the latter waved the rope away and stuck his head un- on both shores, were mortified by the rash act, among them being Thomas Olsen and Lawrence Orr, who put out in a row boat. They located the body and took it ashore. where a wagon from the morgue of Rourke & Rourke was in waiting. The deceased was we'll dressed, the store marks on his clothes being Washington, D. c.
 In his vest pocket was fine gold watch. on the inside case of which was engraved "Benj. Irby, Oct. 20, '01. g There was a number of letters in his pockets, one from his brother, Robert Irby, of the firm of Irby. Brydie & Co.,, in the general merchandise busi- ness in Lunenberg, Va A number of letters from Martha Irby of 1213 11th street, Washington, believed to be his wife, throws some light on the affair. The last letter was dated May 13, 1909. being quite long, the writer upbraiding Irby for deserting her Passages throughout the letter are marked with such endearing words as .'Dearie''. ''Due11ie'' and Dear Kfd.'' The writ CT said that it was impossible for her to comprehend what he meant by winding things up'' her heart being broken because of his conduct, she be- ing left alone to bear the blame of the whole matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
FIRE FOLLOWED ALARM; STILSON
 WAS ARRESTED

Whether or not there was subtle telepathic connection between the fire alarm, box 99, on North avenue in front of the jail, and the little cot tage, No. 1157, opposite the box. the police do not know. Last night Supt. William A. Barnes pulled the box to test it A few minutes later flames burst through the roof of the cottage. The firemen who had responded to the test had returned and the box had to be pulled again. They readily extin- guished the blaze, which didn't look as if it had an origin somehow in any Spookish fashion.
 Officers ONeil and Poland, in search ing for a cause, found George Stilson, who lives in the house, very drunk, and very uncommunicative. They had no way of connecting him with the blaze, and were not sure that he had anything to do with it, but they took him to headquarters where he was locked up. Stilson was formerly em-