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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-20
EASTERN MARKETS
FURNISHED by Walter J. Nichols
& Coz
Chicago Grain Market

Chicago Grain Market
CHICAGO, Oct. 20 Wheat -
Close: December, $1.04%; May,
$1.05A; July, $3.50.
Corn-Close: December, 59Ac;
May, 615sc; July, Gle.
Oats-Close: December, 40c;
May, 42c; July, 40c.
Pork-Close: January, $1S.45;
May, $1S25.
Lard-Close: January, $11.05;
May, $10.72.
Ribs-Close: January, 1912;
May, 1910.
Liverpool Grain Market
LIVERPOOL. Oct. 20.-Close:
Wheat, as to u lower; corn, 1s up;
December wheat 1885; December
corn, SO
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THE DAY in THE MARKETS

Lucky Calumet was the leader,
10000 shares changing hands on
the board at 67s to z cents, and
about $4,000 shares being traded
in on the curb. Operations have
been resumed at the mine with a
force of Is men and arrangements
made to push the work in the low
er tunnel. AS the mine is equipped
with a modern plant run by cleo
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-20

New Kimball piano; don't phone
or call unless you mean business,
Fred Berkman, with the Blair Bust
ness college.
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WOMEN ESTABLlSH z6607ORE TARM
FOR BENEFIT OF ILLINOIS CONvICTs

CHICAGO Oct 20-Mrs. Mary Ide who interest
ed In prison reforms for
this city Friday with the object
penal institutions transferred
enne county, Colorado. 100 miles east of Denver.
Mrs. lde to legislation will the
farm under the control of the Illinois
that the convcts profitable
state while at the time the would
benef OF better conditions during their enforced servude
Mrs lde secured the farm which contains 1000
Mrs David Ellsworth Lucas the wife prominent physician
who is interested in the reformation theories popounded by
Mrs. Ide.
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REMOVAL

DR.. D. r. SELLS
Has removed to suit 800 Paulsen
building. Phones. Main BIAS, Main
1868; residence, Main 5215.
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PATENTS

Patents, copyrights and trades
marks make you money. Advice
and patent book free. Herbert e.
Smith, solicitor OF U. S. and foreign
patents. Inventions developed,
drawings made. Phone Main 1920.
615 Jameson building.
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Buy a home in Hutchinson's Irri
gated addition; car line and
light; steel water mains. 10 Elk
change Bank building.
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Our Trades

46-room lodging house; one
theh best locations in city and
money maker; three year leas,
$3.50 rent; will trade for house !
to $500.
10 acres; we'll improved; fiv
room house; 800 apple trees, ty
years old, all in cultivation; clio
to Spokane; block Joan soil; $500
will trade for residence propert
part or all,
$50 acre timothy land; III
acres bearing orchard; Steve
county; price $4,000; will take RE-
dence property in Spokane up
$4,000.
100 acre homestead xelinquii
ment near Wilbur, Wash, to trad
price $500.
See
A. r. MOORE CO.,
Room 16, Curtis Block. 4
Phone Main 2043.
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For Sale.

Johnston Wood Yard for pine or
Tamarack wood. 1915 Cora.
Phone, Maxwell Ala.
Cheap; fine new steel range, with
or without gas attachment. W1l3
Nora avenue.
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$500 cash, balance monthly pay
ments, takes new room mod
ern bungalow, bath, wired for
electricity, good location, north
side, near two car lines. See
owner, II. A. Ray, 507 Kuhn
building.
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For Trade
Wanted.

You to have your clothes cleaned,
pressed and repaired; prompt
service. Max. 1871. Howard st.
Tailoring Co., 01202 Howard. Or
Main 1885. l.. l.. Fahey e. Co., 115H'
Wall st., Wash. Trust bldg.
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BLUEPRINTS

Blue and black line prints. draw.
tngs, maps, tracings. Washington
Blue Print Co., 615 Jameson build.
ing, Phone Main 1920.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-20

Wall paper cleaner makes your soil.
ed paper look new; will call and
show sample of work. Phone,
Maxwell 2O17.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
RIOTING RESUMED
AT M'KEES ROCKS
Strikers Contend They Were
Betrayed by Their Leaders
and the Employers.

PITTSBURG. Sept 1s.-Scenes of vlo-
lence and disorder marked the opening
Of the second day OF the after-strike.
or MISUNDERSTANDING" at the plant Of
the Pressed Steel Car Company. Nc
KEGS Rocks. today. During the morn
ing none of the workers entered the
plant. while those who attempted to do
so were prevented by a show OF force.
Street cars over the Bridge have ceased
running. owing 10 the violence that was
being manifested On the arrival Of
each car. detail OF the strikers sur
rounded It and ordered out all Of the
passengers. The strikers declare they
had been betrayed" by the leaders Of
the first strike and by the plant Of
ficials.
II was ascSrtained that the burden Of
their grievances is that the leaders Of
the first strike had made a capitulation
20 the plant managers without having
had any guarantee that the promises,
claimed 10 have been made by the lead
ers. would be carried out, and that the
manager intended to run the plant with
out regard for any claims or promises
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
COOK MANY MILES
AWAY, SAYS PEARY
Steamer Captain Tells of a
Conversation With Naval
Officer.

BIRCHY COVE. y. F, Sept. 16-When
the steamer Home arrived today from
Labrador ports. the commander. Cap
tain Blandford, reported having dined
with Commander Peary on board the
Roosevelt at Battle Harbor. The ex-
plorer told him. he said. that docu-
mentary evidence existed In the shape
Of records showing Dr. Cook was many
hundred miles from the North Pole at
the time Of his alleged discovery.
Peary also quoted one Of Cook
Eskimos as stating positively that Cook
never showed any great desire 10 move
forward, preferring the warmth Of his
quarters TO long journeys over the Ice.
He was continually writing and study
ing maps and charts.
Captain Blandford showed Pearv
Cook printed story. The explorer, aft
er reading It. said there was nothing
convincing I'm r.. nothing I'm the shape
of scientific observations-slmpIy an
imaginative yarn which any bright
schOolbOv might concoct
When he reaches sydney Peary said.
he will tell the world a story that will
forever brand Cook as a brazen i'm
postor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
.STORK KEEPS BUSY
IN DISTRICT HOMES
Number of Visits Paid Dur
ing Past Week Shows
Big Increase.

The stork was a mighty 5usy bird
during the week ended September Il.
a buster bird by thirty more visits
than he paid 10 District dresides dur
ing the corresponding week II last
year. according to the weekly health
report which health officer Woodward
issued today.
a total Of 159 new cOmsrs was re-
corded in these seven days. as com
pared with 129 in the same period of
1905. DR. woodward also shows that
while 12O Of last weeks crop OF 159
were ushered into white homes. as
against 75 during the same period of
? year ago, the number Of new colored
Infants fen off, only 80 being reported
last week, as compared with 81 last
year.
on the other hand, the death rate
rose slightly, 1l6 deaths being re-
ported in the week, as against IO4 the
preceding week. Classification of
these deaths as 70 race shows the
white mortality 70 have increased
since the preceding week from So TO
66, and the cOlOred from as to so
Another feature of the report is the
decrease In typhoid fever, which ar
this season is usually in -he as
cendancy, only 27 new cases being re-
ported. as compared with IS the pre-
ceding week, and 80 during the corre-
sponding week Of last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
ELEVEN LIVES LOST
WHEN SHIP STRIKES
Lifeboat Loaded With Passengers
Is Swamped OF Cape
Point.

CNPE TOWN, South Africa. Sent. 1s.
Five women and six men, passer gers
on the South African Steamship Com
paEy's steamer Umhlar, were drowned
while an attempt was being made 70
land them after the steamer went on
the rocks or Cape Point today.
-Four boatloads OF passengers were
missing in the FOG for several hours.
and for a time it was feared that they
had been lost.
The steamer got out OF her course IN
tho fog and struck on the rocks IN such
a, manner that It was plain she must
soon become a total wreck Her cap
tain gave orders TO land the passengers
IN the lifeboats- Four got away al
right. but the fifth was swamped BY an
immense wave, and the eleven passen-
gers that were IN II, not having life
belts, sank before aid could reach them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
PEARY RECONSlDERS
AND WOULD ACCEPT

PORTLAND. Ne. Sept 16.-Com-
mander Peary possibly piqucd by
learning OF the elaborate preparations
being made TO receive Dr. Cook on his
arrival I'm New York on Tuesday next.
has now recOnsldered his refusal,
made in q telegram received here a
day or two ago to accept a public
testimonial and stop of here on his
way 10 New York. Today the CITY Of
nclals We're In receipt Of the follow
Labrador.
Heferring 70 previous message, am
now IN position 10 accept Invitation
should sucn be given. PEAEN."
An invitation awaits the commander
az sydney and n seems probable
Portland wtn have ar opportunity to
entertain him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
CHINESE STUDENTS
START FOR AMERICA
Forty-seven Coming Here " Enter
Colleges of the United
States.

PEKING, China. Sept 16.-Forty-
seven Chinese students, some OF them
members OF the noble families Of
China. left Peking today for America.
where they viii enter various schools
The student body Is in charge OF
Tong KaI. the son of a Yale graduate.
TIE party IS going TO American
schools under an agreement between
this country and America. by which
a portion Of the Boxer indemnity, re-
turned 20 China by America, shall be
expended annually by the Chinese
government IN educating some Of its
young men in America and other for
eign countries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
WHITES ARE KILLED
BY AFRICAN NATIVES
RebelliouS Tribesmen Burn and
Pillage Villages and Murder
Inhabitants.

LISBON, via BadajOs, Spain, Sept. 16.
Natives Of a part OF Portuguese West
Africa are again in state Of rebellion
and committing dePredatons and mur-
der. according TO messages that reached
here today. The affected portion is
0uissoladist and the surrounding couu-
try. 4 number of villages have been
burned and the inhabitants. including
many white settlers, put to death.
The rebell'ous natives are reported 10
have invaded Germany's West African
possessions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
SURGEONS FEARFUL
CHANGE MAY CAUSE
JOHNSON'S DEATH
Think Least Unfavorable
Factor Will Precipitate
End of Executive.
GOVERNOR is WEAK
AFTER FIRST CRISIS
Expect Recovery If Real Danger
Mark Can Be Tided
Over Today.

ROCHESTER,, Minn., Sept. I6-Dr.
McNevin, house physician at 81.
Mary's Hospital, stated at noon today
that Governor johnson was resting
easily, although suffering from ga.
pains His temperature is normal and
his pulse about 81.
"His condition Ia improwed,1 said
DIR. MeNevfn, ~nlthOuRh he IL sfTI In
very critical condition.
ROCHESTER, Minn., Sept. i6.
After critical evening and early
morning, during which the pendu-
lum of life swung between hope
and despair, Gov. John A. johnson
lies today at St, Mary's Hospital in
such a condition that the advent of
the least unfavorable factor NAV
precipitate the end.
Against this the States executive
has been fighting manfuIly since
the operation performed Yesterday
by DR.. Mayo to remove an
Intestinal abceSS.
TURN FOR BETTER
Reports early today are that the
governor has taken a turn for the
better, at present at least. having
successfully withstood what spnes~-
ed to be the first crisis following
the operation
1t was believed that sleep would
soon be induced. which would give
the patient a chance to recuperate
his strength.
The forepart of last night was
most uncertain. sinking spells. ac-
eompanied by faintness, alarming
the house physician to such an
extent that DR.. Mayo was called
from his home. Early today the
governor had several sharp attacks,
but while enduring excruciating
pain was able to secure a few
hours Of sleep.
The real crisis viii be reached
today. If he survives today's bat
tie, the chances Of ultimate recov-
cry viii be materially increased.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
COOK GIVES THANKS
FOR WELL WISHES

. BOSTON. Sept. 1G.-Dr. Frederick A
Cook S first letter written since he re-
turned from the Pole is IN Boston to-
day. 1t came TO the Pilgrim Publicity
Association, and was IN response to a
cablegram Of congratulation to the
Worlds Greatest Pilgrim" which
was sent TO DR.. Cook on September 10.
The association received the follow
ing autograph letter from him. dated
September s:
The Pilgrim Publicity Association,
Boston, Mass.
"Dear Sirs. Permit me to express
my warmest thanks 70 the society for
its cable OF congratulations. Yours
very sincerely,
'FREDERTCK A. COOK"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
SUSPECT TO FACE
ALLEGED VICTIM
Calabrian Charged With the
Murder of Italian Children
Held at Utica.

UTICA, y. Y. Sept. 1s-NIicheIe Riz-
20, the Calabrian. who was arrested by
the local police last night IN connection
with the killing of the two children.
Theresa Procopio and Ferdinando In
fusino. and the wounding OF Fannie IN
fUsino. had recovered his composure to
a sreat degree today and said he was
prepared TO face Fannie Infusino, whose
statement that the man who did she
shooting was Michele" resulted In
the Calabrian's arrest.
Rizzo was not questioned by the Do
lice 20 any extent following his deten-
ton last night. because they desired
first 70 learn from the Procopio and IN
fusiro families all details concerning
Rizzo's actions while he was a lodger
in the ProcOpio household.
Families Questioned.
The members Of these two families
were closeted with Chief OF Police Bro
ply and District Attorney Willis al no
lice headquarters until midnight, and
their histories obtained, also facts con-
cerning Rizzo. which the police deemed
important. but which they declined to-
day to discuss.
Rizzo was arrested last night after
Fannie Infusino. who up to that time
had maintained a demeanor which fndt-
Gated she was endeavoring to conceal
something. informed Mrs. w. c. Grav.
the woman who first discovered the
plight Of the children in the ravine. that
the man who killed her brother and the
ProcopiO child was a person whom the
Procopio girl told her was Michele"
Leads to Arrest.
Tbs information. Fannie said. was
given her by Theresa as they walked
TO ward the spot where the crime was
cor-mitted. Fannie stated to Mrs.
Cray that the man appeared to be quite
well known TO Theresa.
This fact. coupled with the knowledge
that the lOdger In the Procopio family,
Michele Rizzo, had not been seen in
his usual haunts for a couple OF days,
started the police on a search for him
and his arrest last night followed.
The authorities refused to state at
what time they would take the prisoner
before the child. beyond stating IT would
be some time today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
BANKER ROBBED.

MIDDLETOWN, y. Y, Sept IA
clever second-story man. working in
broad daylight. robbed the house Of
Daniel II. Bailey president OF the Mid
dletown Savings Bank, OF valuable
fewelry and a considerable sum of
money. The thief got IN while the won-
sn of the family were in the rear of the
house anG get out again before the loss
was discovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
CUBA TO PURCHASE
REVENUE CUTTERS
American Firms Not Among the
Bidders for Little
Boats.

The Cuban government, according
TO report received at the State De-
partment today from Mr.. Dearing,
United states charge d'afaires. is in
the market for the purchase OF sew
eral small boats for its revenue cutter
service
No American firms have yet sub
mitted bids.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
SCIENCE PREFERRED.

ROCHESTER,, Sept I6.-Out Of a total
registration OF 15S in the freshman class
OF the University of Rochester. which
opened today, only eighteen students
started in the classical course. all the
rest taking the scientific course. In
days past the classical course has been
the favorite one for students.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
BRIGANDS THREATEN.

ST PETERSBURG, Sept. 16.-A dis
patch from Tihis says that 900 Persian
brigands are massed on the. frontier and
are menacing the Russian guards Re-
have been hurriedly sent
TO this point
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
CENSUS SUPERVISOR
NAMED IN WISCONSIN
Herbert Henry Hubert Selected in
Third Districts Real
Estate Broker.

Census Director Durand announced
this afternoon that President Taft has
appointed Herbert Henry Hubert. Of
Baraboo, Sioux county, Wis, as census
supervisor for the Third Wisconsin dis
trict.
He is a real estate broker and street
commissioner in Baraboo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

Today-High tide. s:l5 a. m. and 9.25
p. m. Low tide, 1924 a. m. and 500 D. m
Tomorrow-High tide, $50 a. m. and
1000 p. m. Low tide. 400 a. m. and
$40 D m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

A chew OF good tobacco quiets the
nerves and helps one TO think Piper
Heidsleck plug is the best tobacco.
-NdVt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
PEARY NOT ALONE
AT THE NORTH POLE

BATTLE HARBOR. Labrador. via
cape Kay n. F., Sept. 16-An entirely
Continued on Sixth Page)
Boards Dressed for Partition, S. Per 100.
Frark Idbbey & Co.. 9Th & n. Y. Ave.
--AGYts
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Boards Dressed for Platforms, s. Per 100
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th & n. Y. Ave.
-.AdYt.
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Boards Dressed, Any Purpose, 81 per 100.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th s. n. Y. Ave.
-Advt.
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Boards Dressed, s. Per 700 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co.. eth & n. Y. Ave
s-kdyt.
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Boards Dressed for Sheds, S. Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 6th & n. Y. Ave
-IAdYL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
WEATHER REPORT.
TEMPERATURES
FORECAST FOR DIsTRTt
SIN TABLE.

Party cIOudY md cOJItr tOnIgnt. Fri
day fair. moderate variable winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

Boards Dressed for Fencing, S. Per 100.
Frank Libbey s. Co., 9Th s. n. Y. Ave.
--Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16
CONDITION on RTVERg

HARPERS FERRY. W. Va. Sept 1s
The Potomac rs clear and the Shenan-
doah Is cloudy this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-16

Boards Dressed for Roofs, S. Per 100 Ft.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & n. Y. Ave.
-AdVt.
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CONTINUED on Sixth 2
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With General Grant.

Continued on sever.th Page.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16
STILL INVESTIGATING
DEATH OF MISS MlLLMAN

Detroit, oct t6.-J W. Leach. chauf-
feOr and acquaintance OF Or. George A
Fritch. ~ detained as a witness In tho
case against DR.. Fritch for AL
legged connection With tho death
OF Maybellc Millman. the young giri
whose dismembered body was reoentlv
found I'm Ecorse creek. DR. Fritch was
re-arrested Thursday night Prosecu-
tor Van Zile and Capt. Mcdonald part
Of the statements made bv Leach.
CDR. Fritch was alone when he dis
sected the body and placed its pieces ina
three Sacks said Capt. Mcdonald
telling OF Leach's revelations. Then
he telephonod Leach. whom he had
known for u years and told him to BE-
on hand at 10 O'Clock that night with
an automobile. The doctor. while i'm
pressing him with the necessity Of Sc
crccv. did not tell him what was
afoot.
They drove az once 10 Or. Fritch's
garage. Here the physician unite
the sacks AMI hurriedly stuffed bricks
into them. Then they sped at once 10
Ecorse creek and the doctor tossed tho
weighted bags into the water. When
the last splash assured him that they
had been disposed Of he ordered Leach
70 hasten back TO the city"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16
PARKER DOESN'T BELIEVE
McKTNLEN~S BEEN CIiNfBFD

New York. oct l6-prof. Herschei C.
Parker OF Columbia university. whom
br. Frederick A Cook last night asked
20 Join Anthony Fiala. arctic explorer
IN an expedition 20 seek the Cook rec
orus on the summit OF Mount Mckinley,
has Issued a statement which makes II
appear unlikely that he win accept Dr.
Cooks invitation.
Mt fialn- 10 whom "a similar telegram
was sent by Dr.. Cook, left New York
Yesterday before receiving the message
and viii probably not send his answer
until next week
Prof Fai'kers statement saws that he
and belmore Brown Of Tacoma. Wash,
who Is now visiting him. and who, with
Prof. Parker. was one OF DR. Cooks
companions on his Mount Mckinley
expedition. have been for some time
preparing 20 make an independent ex-
petition on Mount Mckinley early next
spring In an effort 20 reach the summit.
Prot. Parker says that he considers
Mount Mckinley as still uncllmbcd
and he does not expect 70 discover any
records on the summit, n he should be
50 fortunate as TO reach that point The
professor says that he took many OBJ
servations while IN the north with DR..
Cook and from these he was led 70
believe that II was impossible TO scale
the mountain from the direction from
which Or. Cook says he followed Dr.
Cook has announced that in connection
with HIS next lecture trip he will stop
I'm Hamilton. Mont the home Of Ed
ward n Barrill. whose recent affidavit
regarding the Mount Mckinley expedi-
ton has reopened that controversy. The
explorer viii deliver an illustrated lee
ture free Of charge 10 the people OF the
little Montana town.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Canada and the United states from
Passport. Me-, on the Athntic. 10 cane
Flatters. on the PacihS Mr. Norse's
part Of the work consisted Of a sur
vey Of the shore lands or the United
Statas from cape Flattcry on the en-
trance 20 the strait of Juan de Ftca 10
Point Roberts ncaf the Canadian hor-
der on the strait % Georgia Mr. Morse
VIII 81 TO San francisco, where he viii
compile HE notes FOR Transmission 10
washington. Tho boundary survey
has been carried on under the direction
Of a committee authorized by Congress
three years aco and working IN con
junction with like committee named
by the Canadian government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16
DANISH EXPLORERS
STAND BY DIR. COOK

Copenhagen. oct. l5.-The affidavit of
Edward n. Barrill denying that Dr.
Frederick A. Cook reached the summit
of Mount Mckinley and which was con-
ddered here as a vague reply 10 the
affidavit by Or. Cook are believed To
have weakened somewhat the Ameri-
can explorers position that he ascend
cd the mountain.
Public opinion. however, still fayors
his claim that he reached the north
pole
Prof. Torp rector OF the University
OF Copenhagen. said
1T Is clear that Or. Cook is being
pursued by enemies. There is no roa-
son for a change Of MIND because the
stories are printed. Il Is impossible
20 check them"
Capt Otto Sverirup. the arctic ex-
plorer also thought that the denial OF
Or. Cooks conquest OF Mount Mckinley
was due 10 his enemies.
Commander Hovgard. also an arctic
explorer, said
Il have not changed my mind about
DR.. Cook. I know nothing about Mount