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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 7. lboo.

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Voting- close October 1. 190S. SAYS CONTROLLER IIIETZ ARCTIC CLUB IMS HEAR FROM PEARY work, in which he had accomplished times more than all who had preceded him, were to be crowned by one final attempt to reach the coveted goal of centuries. That his men, methods and reasonings should all be appropriated and the long struggle finished before he had had his fair and final opportunity, is a transaction upon which the American people will render just judgment when they know all the facts. And in the meantime the past is already secure.

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350 Fulton St, Jamaica. To receive Grand Opera Tickets offered by the Brooklyn Eajli This ballot mast be cast before September 20. Noisy Welcome for Returning City Officer Down the Bay. HE WILL NOT REFUSE. Declares That Gaynor Is an Able Man, but "Plays to the Grandstand." Controller Herman A.

Metz, with a good coat of sunburn, looking well aud vigorous, came up the harbor on the good ship Sirius with about E00 enthusiastic friends and political associates and leaped ashore on New York soil it noon to-day. Metz was taken off the Kronprinzessin Cecilia at daybreak, this morning and held prisoner on a tug, off quarantine, awaiting the arrival of the "Welcome Home" crowd. Everything went off Just as planned The Controller shook hands all around, wrote his name on m'egaphones and expressed his great Joy at getting home, many times. Nathaniel A. Levy, representing the welcomers, made a speech offering the "hope that you'll be mayor" talk, and everything was just as everybody expected it would be.

Metz professed to be somewhat out ol touch with local political conditions, but said, after a few questions, that he had read Justice Gaynor's "reluctant consent. "It's a good letter," said the Controller. "I indorse heartily the sentiments and principles which ha enunciates. enunciates some principles, doesn't he? Anyhow, I'm for them and I think JudgJ Gaynor is a very able man." "Are you a candidate for mayor?" "I am not a candidate for anything. I do not Intend to write myself or anybody else any letters announcing my willingness to run.

I am deeply interested in the welfare of the city of New York. 1 have pretty clear Ideas of what ought to be done. If I'm called on In any capacity whatever to do what I can for tha city, I shall not refuse. In a personal way 1 think I'd prefer to go back no the chemical business, but I'm considerably worked up over this New York problem, and whether I'm a candidate for office or not I'm going to stay in the game. I'm going to take Just as active a part in the campaign as I can, and I'm going to tell people exactly what I think." "Does that mean that you will support the Democratic ticket?" "It means that I will support what ,1 think is right.

I'm an organization man and I believe In party responsibility, but that doesn't mean that I'm married to the party. When a party goes wrong, I think It's a good time for a man to leave the party, don't you?" "Will you support Justice Gaynor if he Is nominated by the Democratic city convention?" "I'll support him if I believe In what he stands for. As I said, I regard Judge Gaynor as an able man. I don't like all that he has done and said. Some things he does and says are nothing more nor less than grandstand plays." In discussing his trip abroad ths controller said that London was greatly stirred up over the suffragettes.

"I saw one of them arrested," said Metz. "Gee, I'm glad I wasn't that Bobble." "Are you a suffragette?" he was asked. "Didn't I Just say I saw one?" replied the controller. "Did you happen to run across the North Pole during your travels?" he was asked. "No, hut I beat the fifteen-mlle-a-day record all right.

It was much warmer than 83 below where I was," replied the oentroller "Do you think the extension of ths subway system ought to. be made one of the leading Issues In the coming city campaign?" "If you mean the Immediate improvement end extension of our transportation system, yes, I do. I'm for it a great deal more than most of theBe men who have been knocking me. I've studied that problem harder than most people think. I've been studying It all the time I've been abroad.

They've got some fine examples of bankrupt cities end countries over there. I'm In favor of extending our transportation system as fast and as far as we can. But we can't build railroads and subways without money, and I'm not in favor of making our city hopelessly bankrupt to satisfy the clamor of a few real estate exploiters. On this subject I know what I'm talking about, and I Intend to tell the people of New York a few things this fall." Controller Metz went from the dock to the controller's office, where his subordinates gave him a brief reception. SHARP STOCK MARKET BREAK.

An opening break of 6 points In Union Pacific, 3 In Southern Pacific, 3Vs in New York Central. 2 In Reading, and 1 to 1 In most other active speculative stocks showed the great anxiety caused In stock market circles by the reports ot a relapse suffered by E. H. Harrlman, while the Stock Exchange was closed for a three-day holiday. The market was without any official announcement from Mr.

'Harrlman's business associates when trading began and was confronted with reports of heavy selling and severe declines In the London market for American account before the ooenini here. The sales here were not in as large amount as on many simi lar occasions, but the tona at nrii was semi-demoralized. After the opening, rigorous support was exerted and prices rallied Immediately. Within a few minutes an announcement was forthcoming from ths Union Paclfio offices that Mr. Harrlman was much better.

A recovery set in and the appearance of ths market became quieter. After the first hour the market became quieter, but with a feverish tone and irregular price changes. Most Issues mads partial recoveries from the early low levels. The tone of the market Indicated a feeling of suspicion of ths reassuring announcements regarding E. H.

Harri-man's improvement, and there was a general disposition to adopt a waiting attitude. The following table gives the high prices this year, the high prices In 1908, the closing prices of Friday, and to-day's low prices of some of the most active and leading stocks: ETIgll. 1P09. TJnloTi 2t9 Southern Paclflo 139 N. Y.

Reading U. S. 80ti V. S. Steel pfd.

1MH Atchison Ml "4 St. Paul J3i Canadian Paclflo ISO'i B. 0 12: Erie 39 Anial. Amu. Smelting.

104 Prl- To-High, day's day's 1P08. close, lowest. 1474 ai2 197H 1:21,4 i2si 136 ISS'J 135" 161i IBS 58i SOi, 7S4i 114 127'i 124 10H, HSU U2i 158 1M4 ISO'i 1SIH ISO' UH4 US. 117 .10 4H SS4 84 S.1 107 SSS S814 REACHED POLE FIRST Continued From Page 1. Rome last night.

It aroused the greatest degree of astonishment and was at fir3t considered as a gigantic hoax. It is regarded as satisfactory In so far as it will enable Dr. Cook's statements to be cheeked and settle definitely whether ne nas tne ngnt to claim the discovery of top of the world. LIEUT. SHACKLETON'S VIEWS.

Honor of Planting the Flag at the Pole Belongs to America, London, September 7 "The honor of planting the national flag at the North Polo undoubtedly belongs to America," said Lieutenant E. H. Shackleton, the English explorer, who recently led an expedition into the Antarctic regions, today. "The news within a week," he continued, "that two men have reached the Pole, Is an extraordinary coincidence. We all expected to hear of Commander Peary's arrival some time during the month, and we sincerely hoped that the result of his years of effort and struggle would be crowned with success.

"Peary undoubtedly got to the Pole; between1 him and Dr. Cook the Pole certainly has been reached. It Is said that Peary reached the goal April 6. 1909. It will be Interesting to know the date he left his base to go to the Polar Sea and his rate of travel northward.

If Peary's speed coincides with Cook's, this fact will go far in the eyes of the world to clear up the question whether such distances as claimed by Cook can hp, covered. The ice conditions around Peary's camp In 1908 should approximate somewhat the conditions observed by Cook, and that will clear up another point. 'It is extremely unlikely that the metal cylinder left at the Pole by Dr. Cook will be found by Peary, because of tho drifting of the ice. If Peary took a more easterly line, there Is a possibility of hi3 coming across the cylinder, but such a find would be extraordinary, for a fall of snow would be sufficient to hide all trace of this tube.

"It seems fairly obvious that Peary does not know of Cook's success. It will be interesting to know where the explorers were in touch with Eskimos; news travels among the natives very fast. It is extremely important to know whether Peary made a detour toward the land Cook says he discovered, and also what is Its actual latitude and longitude, nnd its nature. "The wholo question, however, will tie set at rest in a few days, for Cook now doubtless sees the advisability of publishing the details of his trip. "Peary, from what 1 know of him, would be the first to give credit to anyone who preceded him.

Peary deserved his success; he has devoted his entire life to Arctic exploration and nobody a wider knowledge of Arctic travel." In conclusion. Lieutenant Shackleton said: "While Poary's success will stop attempts to reach the North Pole, there Is a lot of scientific work to be done In the Arctic regions, which it will be impossible to carry out on marches to the Pole on account of the quickness of the travel." HAVE CONFIDENCE IN PEART. Paris, September 7 Tha French Geo graphical Society was notified officially to-day, by the Arctic Club, of the achieve ment of Commander Peary. An official of the society said: "Wo have full confidence In Commander Peary, whose experience, together with his equipment of modern Instruments and appliances insures to the scientific world a rich feast. We do not doubt Dr.

Cook, but we merely say that Commander Peary's superior outfit from every standpoint makes it Impossible that he should be mistnken." Commander Peary probably will be invited to lecture in France. WILL SUPPORT PEARY. Munich. September 7 Commentlm? nn tha remarkable coincidence arising from the presence at the North Pole of both Commander Peary and Dr. Cook the Zcl-tung to-day says: "Commander Pearv and Dr rnt.

known to be strong rivals and their dis coveries aouDtiess will lead to a severe sclenfifie quarrel in which public opinion probably will support Commander Peary." ETHICS oFpQlThUNTING. Herbert L. Bridgman Writes Concerning the Methods of Explorers Peary and Cook. Herbert R. Bridgman, secretary of the Peary Artie Club, and recognized authority on Arctic exploration, contributes an article to the Independent, which appears to-morrow, on "The Dash to the Pole." It was written before Commander Pearys announcement had been made and deals chiefly with Dr.

Frederick A. Cook's claim to having reached the Pole on April 21, 190S. It says, In part: "Tha announcement that the North Polo, that lure of the Century, has actually been reached, comes so suddenly and from a quarter so unexpected that intlllgeut judgment of the fact is difficult. Naturally, writing for the public and forwarding this account by cable, only the personal and popular phases would be presented, and any statement of scientific results or data would be deferred. But Dr.

Cook would probably not demand that scientific rank and weight should be given to his exjiedition. It was simply a duel with nature; man, stripped for the fight, encumbered only with tho barest necessities, determined to make a life and death struggle for ono thine only, the goal. But the world will ask that science, thougn not directly Interested and served, shall verify the claim nnd shall attest the result. "And. therefore, Dr.

Cook will doubtless be only too willing to offer the data upon which the confirmation or his i narrative will rest. Records, diaries, I notebooks, locations, courses and all indicia so well known to explorers will be produced and placed with the archives, either lu original or in duplicate, of the principal geographic societies of the world. Had he by any possibility opened" any of Peary's cairns at Cape Thomas Hubbard cr Cape Columbia, or any of Sverdrup's In his Farthest Land and ar- i chipelago, the evidence would be con clusive and all the doubts forever silenced. Reading between the lines, and dismissing at once for what they may be worth, all the views, opinions and comments with which the papers are Just, now so heavily burdened, the tale Btands or falls by itself and without witnesses or testimony." After discussing past Polar research and tho outlook for further exploration, the article continues: Maybe this Is not the time nor place to intrude ethics or etiquette. Yet those who have followed Arctio matters do not forget that Peary made all this pos-s tile, and they reserve, until the facta are known, their Judgment.

Eskimos had besn trained by him, land explored and seas charted, and only an unlucky delay of contractors, for which he was In no wiy responsibly kept him at home lh the summer of 1907. Everybody knew the facts; that his work was unfinished, postponed, and the fitting out of the Bradley by stealth (the Bradley was Dr. Cook's ship), equipped for field work and stores and supplies for inland and sea Ice marches, while, of course, within the prescriptive rights of her owner, invited remark amone men who respect honor and observe fair play. "Peary's plans were all as open as the day. and all of his countrymen knew that fifteen yars of dauntless and undaumed 98 "ACUTE INDIGESTION" ATTACKS UMiN This Is Dr.

Lyle's Diagnosis of Financier's Reported Relapse. OLD RUMORS ARE REVIVED. Talk of an Operation Again Current. Ex-Governor Odell at Arden. At the Union Pacific offices this morning no direct lnformatioa concerning Mr.

Harrlman's condition was obtainable. Judge Lovett was in consultation with a number of the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific traffic officials, but he later declared that the conference had nothing to do with the reported relapse of Mr. Har-rlman. "I shall have to refer ell Inquirers to Dr. Lyle," said Judge Lovett.

"It Is true that Mr. Harrlman had another attack of Indigestion, but I understand he Is feeling mucn better this morning." Representatives of the Harrlman banking Interests were with Judge Lovett during the morning, but no significance was to be attached to this, it was declared. Arden, N. September 7 Ex-Governor Benjamin B. Odell came from his home In Newburgh to-day and was taken up to the Harrlman house on the Incline railway which starts from a point about a quarter of a mile distant from Mr.

Harrlman's private railway station. Mr. Odell told a passenger on the train that Mr. Harrlman was a "vcrv sick man." The ex-governor had long been a close friend of Mr. Harriman and it Is believed from the early hour at which he left home that he was summoned to Arden last night.

Mr. Odell's visit is regarded as that of a personal friend. Mr. Harrlman's business Interests are being looked after, as usual, by Judge Robert S. Lovett, who came here last night.

It is believed that the party now at the Harrlman house includes ex-Governor Odell, Robert E. Gerry, Harrlman's son-in-law. Dr. Lyle and two other physicians, all the members of his Immediate family and several nurses. All the aiarming rumors regarding the condition of E.

H. Harrlman have been revived, following his reported relapse of Sunday night. From the best information obtainable to-day, however, It is believed that (he attack that caused a hurry call for a New York nurso and probably two nurses, one for day and one for night, was a temporary sickness caused by a sudden change of temperature or an Indiscretion in diet, which the sick man In his weakted condition was unable to throw off. Dr. Lyle Calls Attack "Acute Indigestion.

Dr. W. G. Lyle, Mr. Harriinan's private physician, calls the attack "acute indigestion." In his statement last night he said that his patient was better.

One result of the news has been a swift reassembling of the newspaper representatives whose presence a week ago at every avenue leading to the Harriman house finally caused the sick man himself to Issue a statement regarding his condition, and promise that if the press of the country would withdraw Its representatives he would see that it was Informed of any subsequent crisis In his condition. For this reason an effort is being made to secure daily bulletins from Dr. Lyle. While Mr. Harrlman's last attack In itself may not be serious there Is always diifcger of grave consequences in the case a man as weak as Mr.

Harriman. This, it Is believed, account, -for the anxiety of those surrounding the sick man. It was said to-day that although the progress of Mr. Harrimnn's latest attack has been arrested, his temperature remains high and he is exceedingly weak. The best Information is that he is in bed, and although no ronftrmatlon of the report has yet been obtained from the house, little doubt exists hero that there are other physicians attending him besides Dr Lyle.

Whether Ihese doctors remain constantly at his side or oulv make frequent trips from New York has not been ascortalnel. On account of tho patient's long illness and his extreme weakness there are fears that his lite may be In danger through mere exhaustion or heart failure. Nothing to Confirm Rumors of the Operation. Talk of on operation has been revived, but. there is nothing definite to support pueh a rumor.

It has heen pretty definitely established that for a week prior to this last attack Mr. Harrlman's condition was reassuring. It was learned to-day that he showed active interest in the work about his place and in his trotting horses. Van Rensselaer Weston, who looks after his string of thoroughbreds at Goshen, fifteen miles west of here, called at tho house several times last week to discuss turf and stable with his employer His last visit occurred Siinday. and upon lcvlng he told several persons that Mr.

Harriman seemed better. This was before the ill turn of Sunday night. This turn rarae about midnight. The sudden flashing of lights on Tower Hill told the people in the vallev of the activity that reigned on the hill. Men were sent to turn on the electricity at the plant et the foot of tin lnel.no railway.

The telephone operator at Arden was called out of bed and messages were sent to New York for nurses and doctors who were brought to Arden in a hurrv Monday morning. Roland Harrlman. She financier's 11-year-old son. was driven in an automobile to the Arden postofflce at noon today. He got the mall and when asked about his father's condition said he hod not seen Mr.

Harriman to-day. He did not know what the doctors thought. STEAMER ON (Special to the Eagle.) East Moriches. L. September 7 The fishing steamer F.

W. Beckwith In maneuvering to catch a school of bunkers caught herself on the outer bar at Smith's Point at 1 P.M. yesterdoy. Several of her consorts came to her assistance and at 10 o'clock In the evening succeeded In pulling her off the bar. The sea was smooth, and It Is not thought that she was very much damaged.

PISTOL SHOOTER HELD. Thomas Parrella, 30 years old, of 155 23th street, who was arrested last Thursday night on a charge of firing two shots at Policeman John J. McManus of the Fourth avenue station. ws arraigned before Magistrate Geismar In the Fifth avenue court to-day. After McManus the incident.

ParrelU was held In 51,000 bail for the graud Jury. Grand Opera Receive Cable Messages Telling of His Successful Ex-' pedition. EXPECT HIM HERE NEXT WEEK. General Thomas H. Hubbard, President of Peary Club, Has Noth.

ing to Say on Cook. General Thomas H. Hubbard, president of the Peary Arctic Club, to-day received tho following message from Commander Peary: Indian Ilnrhor, via Cape Ray, If. September U. Thank your Bistance.

The 300 yer aran-h ol North role la ended. Pole oecupled by elub'n expedition April 41. Rooxevelt returns uninjured. (Signed) PKAHY. In answer to Commander Peary's message, General Hubbard sent the following cablegram to the explorer to-day: Kew York, September T.

Commnnder Robert K. Penry, Indian Harbor, via Cape Ray, X. F.i Yonr eable given nlf. the bent neffl I have lind thin eentury. t'onrcrul-ulntionsi and bent wlHlien.

(Migned) THOMAS II. IIl'BRAKD. Ceorge Crocker, another member of the Peary Arctic Club, who has his offices at CO Wall Street, received the following message from the successful explorer this morning: Indinn Harbor, via Cnpe Ray, 1, September 7. The pole Ik oura. ThanU yon.

(Siicned) 1KARV. When asked if there would be any great reception given Commander Peary upon his arrival in this city, tho general said: "There will be no great public demonstration planned out ahead of time, but of course the people will bo enthusiastic at his success. The Peary Arctic Club Is very Jubilant, and his friends In the club will receive him home with delight. Commander Peary will arrive here some time during the middle of next week. You know he is under orders from the naval authorities at Washington, ana will probably hasten there and make his report to them In person.

He was givea a special two-years' leave of absence to go on his search for the Pole. As he was directly under orders from the Federal government there Is no doubt that the Pole will become government property." When an Eagle reporter called at the general's office at 60 Wall street, this morninc. General Hubbard said: "The Peary Arctic Club is not at all surprised to hear that the great explorer has succeeded In his quest. To tell the truth, though, we were not expecting to hear from him so soon as this. We thought that we might hear from him early In October, but when word did come, we were not In the least skeptical as soon as we were assured that It was Peary himself.

Peary Is no faker, and his word is not to be doubted. Has Nothing to Say Eegarding Dr. Cook. "As regards Dr. Cook, 1 am not pre pared to say anything about him, for I am not acquainted with him.

It IB nardiy fair to Judge a man before he offers his proof. I believe that we will come to clearer understanding of the matter when we check up the observations of the two explorers. At any rate, I think that there Is no doubt whatever but that Peary has planted the flag at the Pole as he says. Peary Is an alumnus of Bow doln College, my own alma mater, and a friend of long standing. He was for years a resident of Maine, from which state hall, and this also adds to my satisfac tion at his exploit.

"Needless to Bay, I was In no way surprised to hear that he had finally reached the goal. He was the man best equipped tor the task, and knowing his courage and daring, I was prepared for Just what has happened. When you consider that this Is the ninth effort of Commander Peary to reach the much-coveted Pole you must admit that his success is well merited." BOY PRISONER SEES FATHER Permission Finally Comes From War Department. After several unsuccessful attempts, John Brummer, the 21-year-old military convict, serving time at the Fort Hamilton Reserve, yesterday secured permis sion from the authorities ot the War Department at Washington to visit his father, who was said to be dying or tuDer-culosls in a sanitarium at Wallingford Conn. Under the guard of a sergeant, tha young man went to that town yester day and returned last night to his prison, bb an Important proviso of his release was that he should be back by nightfall.

Brummer was Imprisoned at Fort Ham ilton for having deserted to see his fath er. By feigning Illness, on August 11, in company with another prisoner, he man aged to cut his way out the iron bars of the prison. The two succoedod In escaping to Bay Ridge, braving death from a sentry gun, and there managed to get some clothes. His companion is still missing, but Brummer started In to walk to Wallingford to see his father. At Rlverdale, however, he was caught purloining a pair of trousers and brought Into court.

There, he explained his condition and declared that be had only taken the garments so that ho could appear In proper condition before his father. The sympathy which his tale excited resulted In ths payment of the fine Imposed. Brummer said he twice escaped with his life In making off with the clothes. The arrest made known the fact that Brummer was a deserter and the Judge had no alternative but to return the boy to Fort Hamilton. Brummer's father, hearing of his son's attempt to reach him entreated the authorities to allow him to see the lad at least once before he died.

Repeated requests finally softened the heartB of the authorities and on Saturday lost Major Herman C. Schumm received notification to let Brummer go from hl cell for ono day only, so that he could be able to accomplish his desire. MURPHY TO SUCCEED HAFFEN. To placate former Borough President Haffen, who wa3 removed by Governor Hughes, the Bronx aldermen this afternoon went through a performance by which the actual election of a successor to Mr. Haffen would be delayed.

The eight Bronx aldermen called the election meeting very solemnly at the City Hall. Seven of them named candidates, among the nominees being School Commissioner Thomas J. Higgins, Register Frank Gass and Frank Spencer, secretary of the Civil Service Commission. Six of the candidates got one vote each and Gass got two. It requires a majority vote to elect a borough president In such a ease.

Haffen read the riot act to the Tammany leaders, it is said, when he learned that he was likely to fall of election to succeed himself, and to smooth his ruffled feelings a programme was mapped out for the Bronx aldermen. When the vote was taken the election was scheduled for next Thursday. On that day Alderman Arthur J. Murphy will be elected. In the meantime the Tammany leaders will have given Haffen something to take the place of the job from which he wae removed.

Haffen Is strong enough politically in the Bronx to make the Tammany leaders give serious consideration to his threat to run Independently for borough president at the coming MRS. COOK IS BETTER. She Congratulates Perry as Well as Her Husband on the Discovery. Tortland, September 7 Breaking her long silence, Mrs. Frederick A.

Cook, whoso husband's claims of having discovered the North Pole antedated those of Commander Robert E. Peary, commented to-day on the reports of Commander Peary having reached the goal of his ambition. Mrs. Cook's comment was brief nnd singularly like the expression of Mrs. Peary on the news of Dr.

Cook's achievement, saying: "If Commander Peary has discovered tho Pole, as I am sure my husband has, I heartily congratulate him." The New York dispatch stating that Rudolph Francke had brought to her a diary from her husband at Etab, which Mrs. Cook had translated and which would go far toward proving her husband's claims to the discovery of the Pole, was denied by the wife of the explorer. Mrs. Cook stated that Francke had merely brought Dr. Cook's trunk from Etah, and that she knew nothing of its contents.

Mrs. Cook said she was feeling much better, but as yet had made no arrangements about meeting her husband, and was undecided as to when she would leave Portland. GERMANY TRUSTS COOK. Prominent Geographers Think That He Reached the Pole, i Leipzig, September 7. Professor Ernest Frledrich, who holds the chair of 'geography of the University of Leipzig and who is one of the greatest authorities lu Germany on geography and cartography, was questioned to-day on Dr.

Cook's discovery. He replied as follows: "From tha reports reaching me from various sources I assume that Dr. Cook was equipped with good Instruments and scientific appliances, and I am therefore compelled to believe that he has reached the North Pole." Privy Councillor Joseph Partsch, pro fessor In the University of Leipzig and a well-known caftographer and geographical scientist, said: "I have absolute faith 1n the trustworthiness of Dr. Cook and I am expecting complete proofs of his wonderful achievement." MRS. COOK WILL WRITE.

Mrs. Davidson Expects to Hear From Her Soon. Mrs. R. T.

Davidson of 693 Bushwlck avenue, a warm personal friend of Mrs. Frederick A. Cook, wifo of the explorer, said this morning thut she had received a message from Mrs. Cook, saying that she expected to send a letter. Mrs.

Davidson 1b awaiting the arrival of this letter, which has not yet come to hand. The reason that Mrs. Cook had been loath to talk for publication was ex plained by Mrs. Davidson, who says that it is Mrs. Cooks Idea that she cannot add anything to the glory of her husband's achievement by talking.

OWNERSHIP OF THE POLE. London, September 7 The question of the ownership of the land of the North Pole is to come up in the House of Com mons. Sir George Parker has given notice of his Intention of asking Premier Asquith whether this territory Is not considered as belonging to Canada, and if Dr. Cook has pramed the American flag there, whether or not this act gives the United States any right of possession over the region. MAY BUY CUETISS AEROPLLANE Boston Society to Exhibit the Machine First.

Arrangements have been completed for the exhibition and probable sale of the aeroplane with which Glenn H. Curtiss won the two principal speed contests at Rheims and came second In the minor third. Tho machine will go to the 1915 Society of Boston, an organization of Its citizens, who are developing plans for Its welfare and design to show what their city should be on the date In question. They propose to give an Illustrative exhibition during the month of November, wherein aeronautics will play a prominent part. The machine that brought home the "Blue Ribbon of the Sky" will be one of the most fetching attractions, and will be paid for its use for exhibition purposes alone.

The Boston society also has an option to buy the machine for $8,000 at any time prior to the close of the exhibition. Meantime the Rheims winning aeroplano will be seen In other parts of the country. A Chicago exhibition company has engaged Curtiss to bring it there and make five flights for $8,000. To-day A. M.

Herring sent a cable message to Brescia, Italy, to arrange an extended Itinerary for his partner, and a reply Is expected to-morrow. Mr. Curtiss' friends say that he can pick up several thousand dollars at the Frankfort Aeronautic Exposition, and expect him to visit Germany before his return to these shores. SHEEPSHEAD BAY ENTRIES. (Special to the Eagle.) Sheepshead Bay Racetrack, September 7.

The following are the entries for the races here to-morrow: First race The Burgher For maidens 3 years old and upward; selling; to carry 110 pounds; with $400 added, of which $70 to the second and $30 to the third. One mile. Horse Wht. Horse. Wht.

niffEdee lWIOreen Brldgs 110 Rock Castle 110 Ilan.lello 102 i Nedllm 110, Mugwump 107 Patsv MT FIrst I'up 107 Almandine Ruhr 107, Having Bi'i 107 Second race The Pasadena nnn-wiunera at this nteetlr.j; 4. with $400 added, of which $70 to the BKor.J ind 530 to lha third. Five and a half furlongs; Futurity course. Horse. Pflnneld Howdy Howdy Ten Paces Huda's Zaoastecas Wht.

Horse. Wht. Frank G. Hogan Vt 9S Watches P7 107 Helen Can-oil 9S St. Deniol 10s 97iGerando 94 Third race The Ironsides For all agps: handicap; with HOO added, of which 1100 to tha second and KQ to thft third.

One nu: and a sixteent-i. Horse. Angelus Arondack Wht. Horse. Wht.

15 Charlie Hargrav 87 100 Also eligible: 1001 King James 137 Ztonap Hans Herbert ll'S Erases 123 Dr. Barkley 921. May River 103 Woodcraft 90! Black Mate 102 Fourth rare Tha Great Filly For Allies 2 years old- $5,000 added, of which to tha second, $760 to the third; $300 to ths nominator of winner. $200 to nominator of second and $100 to nominator of third. Six furlongs; Futurity course.

Horse School Marm Indian Maid Wht. Horse. Wht. HO Flying Footsteps 115 llrtsUcker 116 1191 Start Port 119 Odd Rose Fifth raa Tha Watercure For 8-year-oMs and upward; non-winners of $S00 in 1D0; selling; with $300 added, of which $100 to tha second and to tha third. One mile and three-sixteenths: Turf course.

Horse Wht. Horse. Wht. Campaigner 1121 Judge Ermentrout. 112 Prnflt Hi; County Clerk 110 Albert Star 1101 Hans 110 Woodcraft 112; Nethermost lu, Plxth race The Shot Gun For all ages; with added, of which $100 to tha eewnd and $30 to the third.

and a half furlongs; main course. Horse Fits Dalmatian Prince Gal Congo Aiannrka Intrinsic Wht. Horse. Besom Racquet Pol IHijxrouveur He! Boela fiool. Wht.

190 121 113 Ill 137 Copyrighted. giaphcal Society. Ha will get the names of other well known geographical societies from the American Geographical Society and transmit to them the same message. President Koosevelt Notified. The message to former President Roosevelt was sent to him at Nairobi, Africa.

Mr. Bridgmaa was particularly anxious for Roosevelt to get the news, as Peary's ship was named after the former chiel executive, and when Peary made his departure from this country, president Roosevelt bade him good-by and expressed the earnest hope that he would achieve the goal for which he has atruggled so long and faithfully. This morning Mr. Bridgman received a cablegram from Edward T. Aglus, brother of Archbishop Aglus of the Philippine (Islands.

The message was sent from IW'est Gale on the Sea, Wales, and consisted of the one word "Congratulations." Mr. Aglus Is a wealthy coal merchant, and la a warm friend of both Commander fearr and Mr. Bridgman. "I am especially glad to hear of Commander Peary's success," said Mr. Bridgman, "for I have never doubted but that he would eventually reach the Pole.

In B899, ten years ago, I said to him: 'Peary, think you are going to win." He shook my hand and remarked simply: 'I think 1 It was oay chance that Mr. Bridgman happened to have In his possession the cipher code containing the translation of the message sent by Commander Peary yesterday. He went to Northampton, last Saturday, and before he left his office he happened to think of 1 he code, and stuck It in his pocket. However, the word "Sun," sent by Commander Peary, happened to be the flrBt one on the typewritten copy, and Mr. Bridgman knew it by heart.

The minute the message was read to him over the telephone his heart leaped, for It meant that Peary sun had risen it meant "Pole reached. Roosevelt safe." The Cipher Code Which. Told of Sue cess. Mr. Bridgman showed the Eagle representative the typewritten copy that con tained the code.

Over the top was printed, "Hubbard-Peary-Bridgman Code." The Hubbard mentioned is General Thomas Hubbard, president of the Peary Arctio Club, succeeding the late Morris K. Jesup. The words of the code and their translation are ag follows: Sun Pole reached. Roosevelt safe. Sunshine-89 North latitude reached.

Roosevelt safe. Sunbeam 88 North latitude reached. Roosevelt safe. Sunstruck 87 North latitude reached. Roosevelt safe.

Camel HigheM North attained. Roosevelt safe. Moon Pole reached. Roosevelt lost. Moonshine 89 North latitude reached.

Roosevelt lost. Moonbeam 88 North latitude reached. Roosevelt lost. Meteor Highest North attained. Roosevelt lost.

Peuumbra Returning unsuccessful. Roosevelt safe. Eclipse Returning unsuccessful. Roosevelt lost. Daylight Meet me at Sydney.

In answer to the question as to whether he thought Commander Peary had found any records left by Dr. Cook at the Pole, Mr. Bridgmaa said he could not say, but he added: "It is very likely, however, that Commander Peary will question the Eskimos who went with Dr. Cook, because he is thoroughly conversant with the Eskimo and knows conditions as they exist at the Pole. The routes taken by )r.

Cook and Commander Peary were different, and it would not be likely that any records left at the Pole by Dr. Cook in 1908 would have been found by Peary, for conditions are constantly changing at the Pole." Briugman said that at present Commander Peary is still on the sea, liut that he should arrive at Sydney. Cape Breton, by Thursday or Friday of this week, and would doubtless go directly home. He said ho could return to New York from Sydney in thirty-six hours. The last time Mr.

Bridgman heard from Commander Peary wna last year when the Krik, a collier, came back and brought Tr'ord that the Roosevelt had left Etah on August 17 in a dense fog. It was feared by some that the Roosevelt might have been lost while cruising around in the heavy weather, but Peary's Intimate friends did not believe this, and they were not surprised when the news came that he had been successful. "Mm. Peary told me that her husband expected to be gone two years and that lie did not expect to return until he had found the Pole Peary felt far more confident this time than he had ever felt before. He told me that.

And it was cmly natural that he should, for he had eliminated all the pitfalls on his former expeditions. Each time he penetrated toward the Pole he learned what to avoid next, time. He had learned of the eastward drift that which had been such a handicap before and this time he proceeded In a much more westerly direction. It Dr. Cook succeeded in reaching the Pole he simply took advantage of the ihings that Commander Peary had pointed out as the result of his other expeditions." Cost $300,000 to Find Pole.

Mr. Bridgman said that tile Peary Arr-llc Club had expended in the effort to find the North Pole. This does not inrlude what Conunundur Peary fprnt before the club was organized in 1 The motto of (ho Peary Arctic Club us follows: "To reach the farthest northern point on the Western Hemisphere; to 5 promote and maintain explorations of lie 'olnr regions." General Thomas Hub-hard is president snd Zenas of J'alton, vice president. Herbert L. Uridgmnn is secretary and treasurer.

Other prominent members of the club ji'e Anton A Raven. John II. Flagler. 10 Broadway; George Crocker. CO Wall street; u.

1 pireot; James C. Colgate, 36 Wall street; Hermon C. Uumpus, Seventy-seventh street and Central Park West and Benjamin Strong of Via Madison avenue. Mr. Bridgman stated that while no definite plans had been completed for Commander Peary's welcome.

they were under way and his welcome would h-- a fitting one. He will probably meet the members of the Peary Arctic Cluh first upon his arrival here, and a dinner rt the University Club ir being arranged. The American Geographical Society and the Museum of Natural History would lake the initiative, Mr. Bridgman said, in the demonstration that would be given in honor of Commander Peary upon his arrival in New York. CUTS THROAT; WILL LIVE.

This morning William Spreen, 43 years of age. of 10 Centra! avenue, decided that life was not worth living, ano he tried to end it by gashing his throat with a razor. It was evident that he changed his mind, however, when he the cold steel, for he only succeeded In cutting a gaHh deep enough to cause him to bleed freely. He was attended by Dr. Hammer of the German Hospital, id his condition Is not serious.

He was held In bail for on a charge of attempted suicide. HAT AND COAT IN BOAT. A citizen telephoned to Police Headquarters to-day that a rowboat, contain-In? a black coat and derby hat, had ifted In at Hiker's Island, and the in-lnrniant said believed a man has been drowned by falling from the trait. GREAT DAY AT NASSAU. Many Star Golfers Lose Their' "Goats'' to Handicap Men.

Tennis and Tea. (Special to the Eagle.) Glen Cove, L. September 7 Yesterday was a great day at the Nassau Country Club. Nearly all those who have been to the mountains have returned, and special attractions were arranged to bring them to the clubhouse. The special golf event was a bogey han dicap, but lt3 attractions paled before the fascination of the "goat" contest.

The sporting blood of the members is up to such a pitch that goats changed hands rapidly, and It must be acknowledged somewhat surprisingly. Good players challenged poorer ones, who might be considered easy marks. Handicaps figured, however, to such an extent that in more than one case the good player found himself minus his own pocketpiecs to his own surprise and chagrin. The placing on exhibition of the trophy which Is to be awarded on St. Goatherd's Day" to the man who can produce the most "goats," gave added Interest to the contest.

It is a beautiful piece of carving. It was carried by Binder of Lucerne, Switzerland, and Im ported specially for this contest. As no one but Superintendent Hedger knows when St. Goatherd's Day is, and he will not tell, there is an element of mystery about the contest which adds to its fascination. The bogey handicap was won by H.

M. Crane with 4 up. Other scores were: A. W. Rossltcr, 3 up; J.

B. C. Tappan, tin; W. P. Richards.

3 up: C. A. Dunning, 2 up; T. J. Ryan, 1 up; A.

P. Alvord, 1 up: W. TTIcka. smiare: B. H.

Tnbey. square; W. Nichols, 1 down; H. W. Warner, 1 down; A.

E. Dubey. 2 down; Donald G. Oed-dM, 2 down; J. H.

Ottley, 2 down; R. P. Wor- rall. 3 down: IM. iwuoieuay, a uuwn, n.

j-. Whitney, 4 down; D. P. Morse. 4 down: S.

W. Trawick, a down: W. It. Peters. 5 down; W.

A. Engeman, 6 down; H. I. Pratt, 6 down; W. Beard.

6 down; H. W. Maxwell, 7 down; H. C. Folger, 8 down; H.

L. Pratt, 9 down. Tea and music in the club house following Borne splendid tennis doubles, watched by a large gallery, was the afternoon attraction. The women had been specially invited and responded In numbers. The tea table was set in the billiard room, which, as well as the whole house, was appropriately decorated for tho holiday.

Men's tennis championship doubles have begun with five doubles playing. The first match between Pratf and Bat-terman and Kimball and Tiffany required five sets to decide, the former winning by 63, 64, 1010, 36, 64. They play Busch and Crane In the semi-finals. Carpenter and Nichols play Whitney and Rossiter and the winners meet the winners of the other match in the finals. SOUTHERN MAN A SUICIDE T.

L. Schmidt of New Orleans Dead at Gilsey House. With the blade of a safety razor, T. L. Schmidt, 30 years old, member of the firm of Schmidt Zlegler, wholesale and importing grocers In New Orleans, opened the arteries of his wrists and throat, in his room In the Gilsey House, Broadway and Twenty-ninth street, Manhattan, this morning, and bled to death.

He registered there yesterday, but is supposed to have been In the city several days. Returning to the hotel from a walk yesterday afternoon, Schmidt approached Manager Robert Dunlop, suddenly, and exclaimed: "If you don't want me here, why don't you say so. I will leave." The much amazed Dunlop asked Schmidt what his grievance was and the grocer replied: "Well, a man has been following me. and I don't like it." Schmidt went to his room, and In a few moments he came downstairs to complain that a burglar was trying to get into his room through the window. Schmidt went out after a short time, and Was not seen again until 11 o'clock last night, when porter found him standing in the cellar, near a furnace.

Asked what he was doing there Schmidt replied, "I am waiting for the Turkish bath to open." Schmidt was persuaded to go to his room, and Dr. Wainwright was called to attend him. An opiate was administered to quiet Schmidt's nerves, and he fell aBleep. This morning the boy reported that the grocer was asleep, and ho was withdrawn. The night watchman was Instructed to enter Schmidt's room each time he made his rounds, and he carried out the order.

At about 9 this morning, J. T. Barrett, a friend, went to the hotel to see Schmidt and found him lying on the floor of his room in a pool of blood, and he looked as If he had fallen Mad first out of bed. With a small steel blnde. such as is used in safety razors, had cut open the arteries In bot.i his wrists, and then In his neck, and his death came quickly.

Coroner Shrady reached the hotel as soon as the suicide was reported, and he took charge of Schmidt's effects, consisting of a trunk and a traveling bag. GEORGE J. GOULD IS HOME. George J. Gould, his wife aud family, ar rived on the Kronprinzessin Cecllie this morning, after an absence of six weeks.

"Business looks good to me," said Mr. Gould, "and there Is no pessimism In me. Railroad earnings on this side of the Atlantis have never been better. Railroad stocks are buomlng and I am extremely hopeful that the present prosperity will continue and grow apace with the energies and ambitions displayed on all sides." Mr. Gould said that he had seen Mr.

Harriman before the latter had returned to this country and that whon'he saw Mr. Harriman the latter, though weak, appeared to be getting better. Mr. Gould was somewhat shocked by the reports from Arden that Mr. Harriman had suffered a relapse.

Mr. Gould said that Mr. Harriman had told him in Paris that all that he was suffering from was too many drugs and that he intended to get into shape on his return to the United States. Mr. Gould said that he had witnessed some of the aerial flights at Rheims "Aerial navigation," he said, "Is only in its experimental stage and I hnvo not yet made up my mind to believe that it will ever of auy coreuasrc'al value." DIES BY OVEEDOSE OF DBTJG.

Mrs. Viola Hart, 28 years old, of 179 Jefferson avenue, was found dead In bed yesterday. Dr. McChesney, of 90 Halsey street, was called In, and said death was caused by an overdose of chloroform. Mrs.

Hart had been ailing for the past ten months, and chloroform was one of tha prescriptions she used. A noto addressed to her husband was found on a table. It read as follows: "Could not stand It any longer, sweetheart. Don't wake me up, please. Sleep Is my only relief.

Hope to be better to-morrow." Thn police were notified of the death, and after Investigating were satisfied that it was nof a sulclda..