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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Pole. Reached at Last.

I had now made my five marches and
was in time for a hasty noon observation
through temporary break in the clouds,
which indicated our position as 1857
quote an entry from my journal some
hours later:
The pole at last: The prize Of three
centuries. my dream and goal for 20
years. mine at last / cannot bring my
self to realize 1t.
1t all seems so simple and common
place. AS Bartlett said when turning
back. when speaking Of his being in
these exclusive regions, which no mortal
has ever penetrated before: ''It is Just
like every day."
OF course I had my sensations that
made sleep impossible for hours, despite
my utter fatigue-the sensations Of a life
time; but have no room for them here.
The first 30 hours at the pole were
spent in taking observations; in going
some ten miles beyond our camp and
some eight miles to the right of it: in
taking photographs, planting my flags
depositing my records. studying the hori-
ION with my telescope for possible land
and searching for a practicable place to
make sounding.
Ten hours after our arrival the clouds
cleared before light breeze from our
left and from that time until our depar-
ture in the afternoon of April the
weather was cloudless and f1awless.
The minimum temperature during the
30 hours was 80 below, the maximum L..
We had reached the goal, but the re-
turn was still before us. 1t was essential
that we reach the land before the next
spring tide, and we must strain every
nerve to do this.
had brief talk with my men. From
now on 1t was to be big travel, little
sleep and hustle every minute.
We would try, I told them, to double
march on the return-that is to start
and cover one of our northward
marches, make tea and eat our luncheon
in the igloos, then cover another march.
eat and sleep few hours. and repeat
this daily
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17

built OF board. covered with sails, and
fitted with stoves. and the ship was
snug for winter In shoal water, where 1t
touched bottom at low tide.
The. settlement on the stormy shores Of
the Arctic ocean was christened Hub
bardville.
Hunting parties were sent out on Sep
tember 10 and bear was brought in on
the 18th and some deer q day or two
later.
Prepare for Sledge Trip.
On September is the 1ull work Of trans
ferring supplies to Cape Columbia was
inaugurated Marvin with DIR. Good
sail and Borup and the Eskimos. took 16
sledge loads of supplies to Cape Belknap
and on the 9th the same party started
with loads to Porter bay.
The work Of hunting and transporting
supplies was prosecuted continuously by
mos until November S. when the sup
plies for the spring sledge trip had been
removed from winter quarters and de-
posted at various places from Cape CO.
Ian to Cape Columbia.
The latter part Of September the move
ment of the ice subjected the ship to a
pressure which listed It to port some
eight or ten degrees, and 1t did not re-
cover till the following spring.
On October I went on q hunt with two
Esktmos across the field and Pass bay
and the peninsula, made the circuit of
Clemants Markham inlet. and returned
to the ship in seven days with Is musk
oxen, bear and deer.
Later in October I repeated the trip,
obtaining five musk oxen. and hunting
parties secured
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Members Of Crew Lauded.

over thase Of our last expedition. Every
one Of them was willing and anxious
to be of service in every possible way.
Connors, who was promoted to -
oos'n in the absence OF Murphy, prove6
to be practically effective. Ge
Barnes, seaman, and wiseman an
win and Mcmillan In their tidal ~
meteorological observations /; On ~
Roosevelt, but W1seman ana BarneI
went into the field with them on Their
trips to Cape Columbia. ana Condor
and Cody covered 1000 miles huntine
and sledRinR supplies. -
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Make Ready for Dash.
Bartlett Leads the Way.

On the last day of February Bartlett,
with his pioneer division. accomplished
this, and his division got away due
north over the ice on March /. The rest
of the party got away oh Bartlett's
trail, and ! followed an hour later.
The party now comprised seven MEM
bers of the expedition, II Eskimos, 1873
dogs and 10 sledges. One Eskimo and
seven dogs had gone to pieces.
A strong easterly wind, drifting
marked our departure from the camp at
Cape Columbia, which I had christened
Crane City. Rough ice in the first march
damaged several sledges and smashed
two beyond repair. the teams going back
to Columbia for other sledges in reserve
there 0E5
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Sea 1900 Fathoms Deep.

Five miles from the pole a narrow
crack filed with recent ice, through
with pickax. enabled me to make
sounding. All my wire, $500 fathoms.
was sent down. but there was no bot
tom.
In pulling up the wire parted few
fathoms from the surface and lead and
wire went to the bottom. on went reel
ana handle. tightening the sledges still
further. We had no more use for them
now.
Three marches brought us back To
the igloos where the captain turned
back. The last march was in the wild
sweep Of q northerly gale. with drift
Ing snow and the ice rocking under a
we dashed over II. - ~ -
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Little Trouble in Leads.

South Of where Marvin had turned
back we came to where his party had
built several igloos while delayed by
open; leads Still further south we
found whore the captain had been held
up by an open lead and obliged to
camp. D s5ssi. h e! .it.g,s N n,
Fortunately the movement of these
leads was simply open and shut, ana II
took considerable water; motion to fauit.
the trail seriously.
found later. Borup.. had been delayed
BY open leads. we seemed to bear -
charm and with no single lead were we
delayed more than a couple Of hours.
Sometimes the ice was fast and firm
enough to carry us across: sometimes
short tsstour. sometimes brief halt
for the lead to close, sometimes an i'm 4
provised ferry on an ice cake. kept the
trail without difficulty down to the
tenth outward march. az s83l54 l,ss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Supplies Left for Eskir,o,s.

AZ for my faithful Eskimes, / have
left them with ample supplies sof DARK
winter, with currants. sugar. biscutta
guns, rifles. ammunition. knives. hateh.
cts, traps. etc. NO az
For the splendid four who stood -.
side me at the pole = boat and tes9
each to reauite them for their On SfSisy
and the hardship ana toil they under-
went to help their friend Peary 70 80
north pole. 81 ,s N 5 IS -. n
But an of thist the dearly bonxAS
years OF experience. the ma gnifce1S
strength OF, the Roosevelt. the splanr
did energy and enthusiasm 81 my ~
the loyal faithfu1nesss % my EskinSSS
could have gone for nauRht hut o.
the faithful necessaries " var SiI lts;
friends Of the Peary Arctic club. s'sa
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17
Supplies Moved to Base.

In the February moon Bartlett went to
Cape Hecla, Goodsall moved some more
supplies from Hecla to Cape Colan, and
Borup went to Markham inlet on hunt
Ing trip On February Is Bartlett left
the Roosevelt with his division for Cape
Columbia and Parr bay
Goodsall. Borup. Macmillan and Han
sen followed on successive days with
their provisions. Marvin returned from
Cape Bryant on February II and left for
Cape Columbia on February q. brought
up the rear on February %.
The total of all divisions leaving the
Roosevelt was seven members of the
party, 50 Eskimos. 40 dogs and % sledges.
Make Ready for Dash.
BY February q such of the Cape Colan
depot as was needed had been brought
up to Cape Columbia, the dogs were
rested and double rationed and harnessed
and the sledges and other gear over
hauled.
Four months of northerly winds during
the fall and winter instead of souther-
ly ones, as during the previous season,
led me to expect less open water than
before. but great deal Of rough ice, and
1 was prepared to hew a road through
the jagged ice for the first hundred miles
or SO. then cross the big lead r
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-09-17

going. In the latter part there were
pronounced movements in the ice. both
visible and audible.
Some leads were crossed. in one Of
which Borup and his team took q bath.
and we were finally stopped by an Inn
practicable lead opening in front Of US.
We camped in temperature Of so de-
grees below.
At the end Of two short marches we
came upon Hansen and his party in
camp. mending their sledges. We de-
voted the remainder Of the day to over
hauling and mending sledges and break
ing up our damaged ones for material.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
DR. POTTERTON LECTURES ON
 RUSSIAN LIFE

The first of pr. Thomas E. Potter tons lectures for the winter season drew a large crowd, last night. at the Bridgeport Public library. Dr. Pot appeared on the rostrum. He replied by saying that 1t was good to get back to Bridgeport. The lecturer spent the past summer travelling in Europe. His next lecture will be
 The subject of the lecture last even ing was Russia" The points of in terest centered about St. Petersburg, Moscow. Nizni Novgorod. The lecture was Illustrated. Some of the most beautiful churches in the world are in Russia. There is a splendor about them said the speaker, which Is not to be found in any others in the whole world. IL is their oriental magnifi- cence which distinguishes them Many o fthe churches and all of the largest were erected as a monument to some victory of the Russians over a foe. This is the way, said the speaker In which the Russians celebrate their victories in war. Some of the most beautiful churches were St. Isaacs in St. Petersburg; the church of St. Peter and St. Paul also In St. Peters burg and the Church of Our Saviour. in Moscow.
 The Russians are a very religious people They have their sacred icons near them all the time, even in their cafes. All over the country are shrines where the people can worship estins buildings discussed was the Hern1tage, built by Catherine the Great, where she might withdraw from. the trials of court life to the privacy Is now filled with some of the rarest works of art In the world. The foun- ding asylum in Moscow is another interesting structure. Here about 15,- 0e0 babies are taken care of every year.
 Dr. Potterton paid fine tribute to Peter the Great, as a ruler. In his ad- dress. Regarding the difficulties Of travelling in Russia he said that if one had a passport and was willing where in Russia without losing a bit of his personal liberty. He said fur ther that the custom house officials like all Russian officials, were sus- would make the examination very light
 The great need of Russia today said Dr. Potterton Is education. It is edo ucation which will furnish the solu- ton to the problem of Russia Over terate.
 The police in RuAsia are supreme Not once in all his travels through Russia did the speaker see a horse which would excite his sympathy. The people take excellent care of their an- innnls.
 There are some very clever thieves in Russia The story was told of a party of English thieves who went to Russia to a certain place to ply their trade. The Russian thieves did not molest them until the Englixhmen were ready to return to their home. The Russian thieves then stole all the Engiish thieves had offered and to add Insult to injury reported the Eng lish thieves to the police and had them tailed.
 Dr. POtferton said that the river Neva froze SO hard in the winter time at St. Petersburg that car tracks were llasd on the ice and cars were sent across 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
J. A. LEvERTY A BRO.

Messrs. Leverty will 70 further, ana will give with every package they sell their personal guarantee to refund tho money if Pleasant Specific does not permanently benefit- reliable med icfue at half price. with the guarantee that your money will be cheerfully re- funded is you are not entirely patis> lied- ~
 Anyone who Is suffering from liver trourie constipation sick headache. indigestion. bad taste in the mouth. bfliousness. specks before the eyes. melancholy. or tired feeiinga. should take advantage of this offer. Messrs. Leverty do not know how long they will be able to sell Annes Pleasant Specific at half price. for the sale has been something phenomenal.and hun- dreds of the most obstinate eases in Bridgeport have been cured
 As the dose is diminished after she first few days n eottie that you can obtain now for 26 cents will last q month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
Lecture illustrating s1
 ''Len Lur" at Y.M.C.A.

More than one hundred elegant views. beautifully colored, all instinct with life and action will be fea- tnre of the lecture to men Sunday afternoon delivered by one of Bos- tons best lecturers. MT. Fairbanks has special qualifications for the pre- sentation of that wonderful story Ben Hur. There is scarcely a book or play that in the last generation has created such a stir as this book which is remarkable not only because of it's beauty and intense interest but be- @ause 1t ls the answer of the author.
 To get the best results with the pictures the meeting will be in War Ter Hall although the concert by Bentley's orchestra from 3:30 to 3:30 will be i'm the Social Room A most striking feature of the lecture will be the singing of Nazareth and the Holy City, by MT. Sidney Hellings. the baritone of St. Johns Episcopal Church MT. Fairbanks will use his effective and beautiful pictures to H. lustrnte these popular songs The Young Mems Christian Association keeps open house Sunday afternoon. for all men and the idea of having something going on from immediate ly after dinner time until time for supper Is so that men may feel free to take any part or all of the after noon program
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
CURES ELENA QUICKLY
New Discovery Has Revolutionized
 the Treatment of Skin Diseases

New Discovery Has Revolutionized
 the Treatment of Skin Diseases
 Nothing in the history of medicine has ever approached the success of the marvellous skin remedy known as pos lam. which, 1t Is safe to say. has cured more cases of eczema and skin dis- eases than any remedy ever offered for these ills.
 The success of poslam is not at all surprising, when 1t Is considered that even very small quantity applied to the skin stops itching immediately and cures chronic cases in two weeks. The very worst cases of eczema. as well as acne. herpes. letter. piles. salt rheum. rash. crusted humors. scaly scalp and every form of itch. yield to 1t readily. Blenlishcs such as pimples. red noses, muddy and infIamed skin disappear al- most Immediately when poslam Is ap- piled. the complexion being cleared overnight.
 Eve-y druggist keeps both the 5c-cent size Cfor minor troubles) and the s2 Jar. and either of these may be ob- tained In Bridgeport at Jennie. Hamil- toms Pharmacy as we'll as other reli- able drug stores.
 Eut no one is even asked to purchase posiam without first obtaining an ex- perimental package which will be sent by mall. free of charge. upon request, by the Emergency Laboratories. 32 West Twenty fifth street. New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
POINTS of TNTEREsr.
Fancy .New Rutter.

New butter fresh from the churn. no old or strong taste. very fancy you ought to try it. Full cream cheese mild and rich. just the kind for rare- bits New laid native eggs direct from the farms Boston CoTee the famous 1775 brand. the best cofree produced Choice teas at very low prices The Peoples Dairy 1s0 State street. Tel ephone. George A Roberston, 5s9.
 Christmas Presents.
 There is nothing you can buy for so little money that will beautffy the homo as one of those beautiful pic- lures consisting of oil paintings. land scapes. rastels. chatter boxes. etch- fngs. engravings. holy pictures and numerous others. Unframed pictures of every description which we will sell at a discount of 90 per cent. Call and look these large selections over sefore you decide on your purchase. Re also make picture frames of every description The Joseph F. CoughIIn Co., T7T-72a EaRt Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A very pleasant birthday surprise marty was rendered Miss Edith Armi- taHa at her home on Brooks street. last evening, in honor of her 18th 6irthday. The hostess was the recip- ient of many handsome gifts. among which was bracelet. presented by her fellow employees of U. M- C. Co. A fine musical program wAs arrang- ed. in which the following partici- pated. Pianos solos by MT. Jos Black and Alice Camp: vocal duet by Edith and Nellie Armitage. the latter pos sessing a fine contralto voice. and several baritone solos by Albert Boucher Games were played until 10.30, when an elaborate luncheon was served. Among those present we're the following: Misses Hilda Me- Grath. Elizabeth Lusebrink, Alice Camp. Nellie and Edith Arrnftage. and the Messrs. Albert Boucher. Jos. Black. John Cockeri1i. Wm. Richards and Frank N. Conway. The guests departed at a late hour. after wishing the hostess many happy returns of the day.
 The Fast End Social Club entertain cd about POO members at the fifth an- nifal 8rroRer at the club -oorns in Sea view avenue last evening Many members contributed 10 the informal entertalnrnent At its close supper was served under the direction of Frank Umstatter and Harry Munson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
GOV. WEEKS FAyORS
 INAUGURAL CHANGE

Washington, Dec. 17.-At the hearing before the House committee on the election of the president and vice pres fdent yesterday afternoon there were read letters of forty-seven Governors of States and the Governor of Porto Rico in favor of changing the date Of inauguration day from March to the last Thursday in April Among those who favor 1t is- Governor Weeks or Connecticut, whose letter read:
 If you desire such shelp as I am able to give. shall be glad to De member of the committee"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
RAILROADS
A/sH NH HssssyHzzgg, .ZHAARzA0s NOVEMBER l, 1909 Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

FOR NEW YORK-sa.45. sssIss f5:53. f6:z4. f7:17. >5-fs. tss26. .saas. s;:a ses i.ss. S:sS .as4 s.oo. ..1s. @ s6:27. 6:12, se.2s. .1:22. +s:IL ss:3s. |s.ss P. M.-SUNDAYS-sas4s. .5:1s. ts.25. 1o:0o A. M-t1zs3o, 1s2x .s:iI. s:iI. .s:ss. ss s:sa s:ss P M N 'sss' 1
 FOR WASHINGTON, via Harlem River-s12:3o (daily) A. M.: s1s1e P. M.
 FOE. NEW HAvEN--sl2.sz. sI:41, .sai isao s;ss; 'ioits' i.so alss .ass. .5:2s. ss:4s. .4:25- 4:57, 5:s7. .6ss9. ss:54, 7:1o. s7:32. s9:41 f11:54 P. M. SUNDAYs-.12:aa. .1s41, s.1s. s.4s, .soss .sss' .s:sl: s11:as a.1s a .s.sa szs .le.os
 FOR BOSTON. via New London and Providence-s1:41, s:5e. s11. S1 A. M-.e.2s. .s:4s: s4:es. .s:s4 F. M.ssss. M..svNpAasssir .s.ss' .siss P. N. Ms =
 FOR BOSTON via Hartford and wilIimantic-@s:21 A M.-ss.2s F.
 FOR TWISTED and InternedIate stations-5:oo. 7;eo, s:s5 M stINnAvs Ilaito A;M; -s-3O "A. M.-6:45 F. M.
 FOR wATERBURy,. ANsoNTA. DERBY and Intermediate sfations-- 5-OO. 7:oo, S-o0. 9.35. 11:40 A M.-- 2:s5. f5.54! TAO P M.-SUNDAYs--- s:s0. 10:5o A M--6.45. $50 P. M
 TOR CT. HARRINGTON. LENox, PITTsFTELD. ETC-7:0o. $50 A. M- -4:S3 P. M.-SUNDAYS-s:3 30 A. M
 FOR DANBURY. NEW MILFORD. ETC. via Brookheld Juncfion-7: %. e.5o A. M-4:3s. 6:S6 P. M.-SUN- nsYS-s:3o A. NJ. (to New Milford).
 FOR LITCHF4ELD, ETC.-e:50 A M-4:ss P. M.-SUNDAYS-s:30 A M.
 Express trains. Local Express.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
REV. ERNEST ,. CRAFT
 TO SPEAK AT BANQUET.

The board of managers of the New Haven Young Mems Republican club, at their monthly meeting, last even ing, perfected arrangements for the Lincoln day banquet to be held at the cIubrooms on February IF. The oc- casfon will be the 26th annual ob- servance of this event.
 President Seymour MI. Judd select ed these speakers for the occasion.
 Congressman David J. Foster, of Vermont chairman of the postoffice ccmmittee.
 The Rev. Ernest T. Craft of Christ church. Bridgeport
 Prof. Marcus White of the State Normal school at New Britain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
w. a w. FrREafEN ELECT.

At. the last meeting of the Wheeler & Wilson Veteran Ffremen's Relief Association the election of officers re- suited as follows:
 fdent. Walter w Fenton, secretary, Terrence B. McArahon: treasurer, Harry Wright: board of governors. Charles Ete9rnan. S. F. Richardson. James E. Hartley, James Hardy and Walter w. Finton: finance ccmn1ittee. George Mansfield. H. F. Reldif. Will Ham H. Weaver: entertainment com mietee. S. F. Richardson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
BoATswAIN CARNEY DEAD,
 DANBURY MANILA HERO.

panbury, Dec. 17s--Information has been received here from the navy de- partment of the death at Hong Kong, China on December IA, of Prank Garvey. boatswain in the United States navy. .Garvey. who was a Danbury man. had been in the navy twenty years and participated in the battle of Manila He had just com pleted three years of land duty at Cawite and was on his way home on furiough- Particulars of the death have not been received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
CUT THIS COUPON OUT It Is Redeemable at
 I,everty's

J. A. Leverty & Bro. the popular druggists. ask you to present the fol- lowing coupon at either of their shrre stores, 1855 Main street.e0s Park ave nue, or North avenue and Main street and they will let you have a regular fifty cent package of Ames Pleasant Specific for constipation and dyspep- ment at half price. ,s,a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
HExAMErHYLENErETRAM1NE.

The above is the name of a German chemical which is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley-s Kidney Remedy Hexamethylenetetram is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any Irregularities and avoid a serious nsalady. F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. local agents A1Ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
AUToIsT ROBERTS APPEALS
 TO THE SUPREME COURT.

. Hartford. Dec. 17-Judge Robinson Fin the Superior court has 6xed bond nf $1 900 for the appearance of Mon s4gue H. Roberts. the automobile driver. i'm his appeal to the Supreme court from the sentence of 90 days in jail and fine of si51 and he was re- leased from jail where he passed one night A bond of s100 was also reouir- ed 10 secure the costs of the appeal. Both bonds were furnished by Dewitt Page. secretary and treasurer of a Bristol manufacturing company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAuaHs with you- Weep and you weep alone. Stop at the Eagles Nesf for . smile Cor East Weshington Ave. and No, Main st- J- Ra- leigh. Prop -.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
INSTRUCTION
AUCTION SALE

HIGHEST PRICES PAID for used furniture. carpets and store fixtures Bridgeport Auction & Commission Co. <4 Union Souare- Tel. 1sss-.-
 D i stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC srRGICAL APPLIANCE1 fashioned on hand looms to in13vi4e uai requirements Requisites fc& rhysfcians. nurses. hospitals. VII liam Snowden. No. 6 Taylor HlocE lffe Broad street. prarsfcai ex@ ss7. z s6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
CARPET CLEANING

Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning
 and Hun Rug Worka Has Removed fo 236 Sfrarford Av&
 O. w. WILCOX. Prop.
 ,. c. FLORIDA. Mgr. Tefepnone fS2S-S -t-Sz3 if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
LAUNDRIEs

OPEN AIR DRYING-Fanaaiy wash- ing. Ironing taken hy week. Park City Hand Laundry. tss Newfieis
 .. usss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-17
HOTELS

ADAMS HOUSE CELEBRATED INfPORTF-B wURTZ-
 BVKGER BEER ON DRArGHT lS FAIRFIELD AVE Opp Poi:s