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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07

NEW YORK, Sept Elm reaching
" the North Pole Commander
~ Peary has achieved the ambition
of a, life time. AS a boy his day
dreams were of an unexplored land
far to the northward, and such print
ed matter concerning the polar region
as fell into his hands was read with
intense interest.
+ Throughout his college career at
Sowdoin and in the years following
he made a close study of Arctic eX-
rloration, the peculiar fascination
which the subject held for him deep
enins as he matured.
AS means of livelihood he adopted
the profession of a civil engineer, en-
tering the United States navy in that
capacity October 26, 1881.
Three years latcr he was appointed
an assistant engineer on the board
which surveyed the route of the Mic
araguan ship canal.
In 1885 he obtained a leave of alb
sence which would permit him to
visit Greenland.
First Expedition
In July of the same year he began
what proved to be the first of seven
expeditions to the north, all attended
with hardship and some of them with
actual suffering and want, but perse-
vering in his work with tenacity OF
purpose that challenged the admira-
tion of the world Beyond the daring
of his exploits Peary's expeditions
have had a scientific and geographical
usefulness that has been generally
recognized and he has won the medals
of the American Geographical society,
the Royal Geographical society and
the Scottish Geographical society.
In the navy he won the title of COM
mander and the government has rec
ognized the value of his explorations
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07

failed was made known. Three DAYS
later DR.. Cook arrived at Copenhagen
and was given a welcome to an -ex-
plorer unprecedented in history.
Five days after the receipt of the
Lerwick message, almost to the hour,
comes the sensational statement from
Indian Harbor that Commander Peary
also has been successful on his third
expedition to the coveted goal.
Peary's Friends Hopeful
Peary's friends have for several
weeks been expressing the belief that
he had already reached his goal, and
that the news was delayed only by the
difficulties of transmission.
The receipt of the message today is
taken to mean that the relief ship
Jeanie, which left here a month ago,
has reached Etah, Greenland, and es-
tablished communication with Peary
at that point.
1t is possible, however, that Peary
sent word by chance whaler.
The last word that came from Peary
prior to his message today was re-
ceived Oct. Z, 1908, from Harry Whit
ney, wealthy resident of New Haven,
Conn.,, who was left by the expedition
at Etah in charge of Peary's provis-
ions. He said the Roosevelt left Etan
on Aug. 15 on its northern journey. The
last Peary expedition sailed from New
York July g. 1908. Commander Peary's
last words were:
'Unless unforeseen circumstances in
tervene within the next year. 1 hope
to plant the stars and stripes at the
pole"
Went to Sydney
From New York the Roosevelt went
to Sydney, thence to Hawks Harbor,
where she took on supplies, then
crossed Davis strait to Holstanberg
and followed the coast from there to
Cape York. Etah was reached some
time in August, and from that point
the route of the expedition can only be
conjectured from the plans it's COM
mander had already announced.
Peary's idea was to reach the pole
by the american route" way which
he himself had studied and developed
during his former expeditions. The
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07

was no quallrlcatlCnj IL ieIt TO ooupe'
With but a word from Peary. the
world waits for details, but none will
be available until he arrives at Chateau
bay, Labrador.
Both the old and the new world were
apprised of Pearys great achievement
practically at the same moment, ana
the excitement which followed attests
to the high pitch of interest aroused
over this climax of mans perseverance.
Newspaper extras were rushed from
the press, and those who read mar
veled.
1t was comparatively a simple
matter to ascertain that the April s
referred to by Peary was April of this
year, as his expedition did not start
from New York until July 7, 1908.
Peary's laconic message flashed from
the coast of Labrador to New York
and thence to the four corners of the
globe at the moment when DR.. Fred
erick A Cook is being acclaimed by the
crowned heads of Europe and the world
at large as the discoverer of the north
pole adds a remarkable chapter to the
study of achievement that has held the
civilized world up to the highest pitch
of interest since September 1, when DR..
Cooks claim to having reached the
top of the world" was first tele-
graphed from the Shetland islands.
- Two Men on Quest
Two explorers, DIR. Frederick A. Cook
and Commodore Robert e. Peary, both
Americans, were in the Arctic seeking
the goal of centuries. the north pole.
whose attainment has at times seemed
beyond the reach of man. Both were
determined and courageous, and both
left home expressing the belief that
their efforts would be crowned with
success.
Peary is well known to both scien-
fists and the general public as striver
for the honors of "farthest north"
DR.. Cook, on the other hand, has
held the public attention to a lesser
and his purpose was hardly known oth-
er than to those who are keenly inter-
ested i'm polar research.
Suddenly, and with no word or warn
ing, steamer touched at Lerwick, and
Dr. Cooks claim to having succeeded
where expedition after expedition OF
the hardest explorers of the world had
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
FIND TORSO OF
GIRL IN WATER
MYSTERIOUS MURDER CAUSES
SENSATION IN DETROIT
Extreme Secrecy with Which Body
Disposed of PrecIudes Theory
of Surgical Dissection,
Say Police
[By Associated Press.l

DETROIT, Sept Cited in a bag,
the torso of young girl was dis
covered today in Ecorse creek at
Ecorse, down-river suburb OF this
city.
The head, arms and legs were not to
be found, and it appeared impossible to
identify the body.
The body was taken to an under
takers establishment in the city of
Wyandotte A preliminary examina-
ton by physicians disclosed that the
head and limbs had been severed The
care with which the body was secretly
disposed of makes it seem possible that
the torso might have been discarded by
some physician or student 1t is
thought the victim was about 20 years
old.
An investigation was started with the
aim of learning whether the victim
might be anly one of three young
women who have recently been reported
to the Detroit police as missing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
U. S. CRUISER ST. LOUIS
EN- ROUTE TO SANTA MONICA

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-The
United States cruiser st. Louis left to-
day for Santa Monica to be present at
the dedicating of the new municipal
pier at the Crescent bay town. The AL
bany will follow tomorrow. The two
cruisers, together with the fiotilla of
torpedo boat destroyers engaging, in
target practice off San Pedro, will take
prominent parts in the exercises to be
held Admission day, September g., in
connection with the dedication of the
magnificent concrete pier recently COM
pleted at Santa Monica
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
STRIKE AT M'KEE'S ROCKS
RAPIDLY APPROACHING END
Settlement of Trouble in Works of
Pressed Steel Car Company Is
Expected Tonight

PITTSBURG, Sept. 6.-The strike at
the Pressed Steel Car plant, Mckees
Rocks, is rapidly nearing an end.
BY Tuesday evening. it is said, set
tlement will have been reached.
Late today General Manager Rider
of the company received the mems de-
mands and practically granted all of
them.
The 600 workmen who were the first
to strike and were discharged will be
taken back. This is the fifty second
day of the strike. AS a result of riot
ing, nine strikers and state troopers
have met death, several hundred per-
sons have been injured, and it is es-
timated the trouble has caused a loss
of over a million dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
is FIRST ROYAL WEDDING
IN SCOTLAND FOR YEARS
Marriage of Prince Miguel to Ameri-
can Girl viii Take Place
September is

DINGWALL, Scotland, Sept. 6.-The
proclamation of the banns at Dingwall
of the marriage September is at Tul-
loch castle of Prince Miguel of Bra
ganza and Miss Anita Stewart consti-
tutes the first announcement of a roy
al marriage in Scotland. since the refor-
nation.
Prince Miguel is the son of the pre-
tender to the Portuguese throne. Miss
Stewart is the only daughter of Mrs.
James Henry Smith of New York by
her first marriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07

LOCAL
Labor celebration at Chutes park is new
record in Los Angeles. Happy time eX-
perienced by all: games a big feature.
Big Labor day crowd attends opening OF
the Crescent bay roundup at Ocean Park.
United States Senator Warner of Missouri
and national board of managers of soldiers
homes here to investigate soldiers home al
Sawtelle; fair deal is promised.
Capt Thomas H Broadhead again on duty
says chief of police.
Army officers and guardsmen gather mere
for annual convention Sept. 81.
Native Sons and Daughters plan grea'
ceIebration at santa Barbara Admission day
Growth of annexation spirit leads to be-
lief that population of Los Angeles VIII be
S57 900 in 1910.
Annual logrollng of Modern Woodmen OF
America begins at Venice
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
Intrepid Explorer Informs Arctic
Club of His Achievement After
Many Months of Repeated
DiscOuragements
TIDINGS COME QUICKLY FOLLOWING
FEAT BY DR.. COOK
Scientific Men in Furor of Excitement as
Result of Second Triumph, Likewise
Claimed by American Ice-Path
Blazer = Victorious Rival
Discusses the News
Discusses the News

TT JOHNS N. F., Sept 6.-Con1n1dnder Robert f..
Peary, who announced today fhaf ne hd0 ~ alScop-
~ cred the north pole on April of the present year;
saws he found no trace of Dr.. Frederick A. Cook who
ronorted that he had made the discovery in April
of the preceding year.
TTis neys reached here tonight through Captain
Robert Bartlett of the Roosevelt, PedryS ship.
While Peary does not expressly repudidte Dr. Cooks
contention in many words, his statement may nave
an important bearing determining the extent OF Dr.
Cook S explorations.
The Roosevelt In good condition and the crew
all right Captain Bartlett wired and ne reported mar
te schooner Jeanre carrying supplies for the e*pedi-
tior had met them off the coast of Greenland
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
COAST

Bather in lake near Seattle jokes too
often and when he needs help does not get
It; he drowned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
News Summary OF the Day

Irrigation committee will visit Los An
gees.
e. H. Hartman at Arden, N Y, said to
be in worse condition and it is believed tho
railway magnate may not recover.
Marines of Atlantic fleet are instructed
in handling rifles at summer camp at Sea-
grit
Police search for woman in white who
was seen bending over man fatally shot
by three holdups near Washington park,
Chicago.
Part of the body of a young girl is
found in a bag which is taken from creek
in suburb of Detroit,
Strike at Pressed Steel Car company S
plant at McKee's Rocks. Pa. is said to be
about at an end.
FOREIGN
Spain sends 1900 soldiers to Melila,
Morocco, to defend Morocco and to take
part in campaign against Moors
Dispute between China and Japan over
boundary line in Manchuria is settled by
signing of agreement between two nations
Marriage of Prince Miguel of Braganza,
Portugal to Miss Stewart Of New York, Is
first royal wedding in Scotland since the
reformation.
American citizen charged with murder in
Annoy. China.
COAST
Bather in lake near Seattle jokes too
often and when he needs help does not get
it, he drowned.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Tuesday; light northwest wind. Max
'imum temperature yesterday, 6e de-
erees; minimum, So degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-07
EAsrERN

Secretary Ballinger tries 10 absolVe NM
self with president.
Commander r. Il. Peary also reached the
north pole.
Mortality among children Will be dis
cussed at New Haven in November
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08
A $4,000 Fire at Mtlaca.

Fire, which started in the rear OF
Axel Johnson's saloon at Milaca YES.
terday morning at one O'Clock. de-
stroyed $4,000 worth of property be-
fore it could be extinguished.
Mr.. Johnson and his wife were
awakened by the barking of a dog
and they, together with other people
who were sleeping in hotel over the
saloon, had q narrow escape from
being cremated. An alarm was
turned in and within a short time
three streams of water were PLAYING
on the building. The flames could
not, however, be checked until several
buildings all frame structures-had
been RACED to the ground.
The places destroyed were: John
sons saloon, Fitzpatrick's restau-
rant, Besser's saloon, Prices and
Anderson's barber shops, Tufty IS ice
cream factory, Johnson's barn and
the village Jail. Cameron's restaurant
was also badly damaged, but Erick-
sons land Office, being brick struc-
ture, was saved. Most of the losses
are covered BY insurance. Brick
buildings will probably be- put up II
place OF those destroyed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08

were Rotations and readings by
Lorna Marshall, Emma B. Rosin.
Forrest McVicar, Mary Shockley,
Oscar Wikeen, Gertrude A. Lamb.
Mae b. Leach, w. Dale Francis and
Effie Chute, selection by the male
quartet and a vocal solo by Daryl
Jones. Miss Grace M. Keysor exc
cuted a piano solo in an admirable
manner and Miss Williams received
much applause in her scene from
Romeo and Juliet.
Mrs. Clair Galley gave vocal solo
in her usual inimitable style and re-
sponded to an encore.
The people of Princeton appreciate
entertainments of this nature. This
is as it should be, for home talent de-
serves liberal patronage.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08
THE OLD FLOUR Mill
Has Been Sold and Will Soon Be Torn
Down for the Lumber Con-
tanned in the Structure.
1t Was Built by Benjamin Soule in
1870 and Was Prlnceton's
First FIGURING Mill.

An old familiar landmark, the flour
mill that has doomed up at the north
end of the West Branch bridge for al
most 40 years, will soon be no more.
Last week a sale of the same to Ed.
Saxon was negotiated by Chas. Keith,
and the purchaser intends to tear it
down and utilize the lumber and tim
Der it contains.
The mill was erected by the late
Benjamin Soule in 1870; in 1874 it was
sold to Allen, Sadley & Hoar-Jo ohm
81. Allen, j. T. D. Sadley and Will
liam Hoar. Shortly afterwards Mr..
Hoar disposed of his interest to Allen
& Sadley. In 1876 Mr.. Allen was
appointed register of the U. S. land
Office at Alexandria and disposed of
his interest in the mill to Mr.. Sadley,
who became the sole owner. The
latter conducted the mill until the time
of his death in 1905.
It seems that the late Hon. Samuel
Ross was the original owner of the
dam site at the confluence of the West
and East branches of Rum river, for,
while he was a member of the 1868
Legislature, he obtained charter for
a dam. We submit the law in full
which is Chapter III, Special Laws of
1868:
Sec. l. That Samuel Ross, his as
sociates, heirs and assigns, are here
by authorized to erect and maintain a
dam across the West Branch of Rum
river at or near his mill, on land
owned by him in the village and town
of Princeton, county of Mile Laos,
state of Minnesota, according to the
plat and records of said town in said
county. Said dam may be raised to
the height of twelve feet but shall not
interfere with any water power or priv
ilege now improved on said stream
Provided, however, that said dam
shall be constructed with s1uice and
gates so as not to obstruct the running
or driving of logs or timber out Of
said stream.
Sec. 2. Said dam shall be built
within three years of this date.
Sec. 3. This act to be in force after
it's passage.
Approved March 6, 1868.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08

open court, swore allegiance to the
United States and were granted citi-
zenship papers: Peder Anderson,
Samuel Nelson, Borgholm; Douwe
Bekins, Pease: D. G.. and Joseph M.
Fenello, Milo; A. G. Barnick, Green
bush.
c. Fl. Mackenzie of Onamia, who is
clerk of the house judiciary COM
mittee in the legislature, was attorney
in several cases but be managed to
get back to his duties in St. Paul on
Wednesday. Mac is a bright young
attorney and handled his cases like
an old veteran.
An individual from the lake
country, who arrived here with a
satchel full of discriminating evil
dence" with which he expected to en-
terrain the grand jury for a week or
two, was roaring mad when he dis
covered that no grand jury had been
impaneled at this term of court.
Among the attorneys in attendance
at court from outside towns were Geo.
c. Stiles, M. c. Brady, Minneapolis;
W. B. Douglas, st. Paul; J. D. Sui
livan, Geo. W. Stuart, St. Cloud; F.
S. Stewart, Anoka; J. G. Pope, Mora:
G. Il. Mackenzie, Onamia; W. S.
Foster, L. c. Sperry, W. C. Doane,
Milaca.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08
Court Notes.

Dispensing with grand jury means
a saving of several hundred dollars
to the taxpayers. Anyhow, there was
no business for grand jury.
That active young Milaca attorney,
Mr.. W. G. Doane, made a good i'm
preston in court. But his field is
limited. There are too many attor-
neys in our sister village.
Mr.. William B. Mitchell Of St.
Cloud, was plaintiff in a case which
was settled by stipulation out of
court, and Mr.. Mitchell returned
home on Tuesdays freight.
Among those attending court from
the lake country are W. S. Gish,
Onamia; Geo. E. Sloan, Wahkon; a.
F. Mann, Cove; j. W. Mcclure,
Onamia; Chas. Malone, Isle Harbor.
W. B. Douglas, ex-attorney general
and ex-justice of the supreme court,
was attorney in q case which was
settled out of court, and he departed
for his home in st. Paul, Tuesday
noon.
Peace-loving Thomas F. Norton,
Esq, of Cove, as usual, had business
in the district court this week. A ses-
sion of the district court without
Thomas would be like the play OF
Hamlet with Hamlet omitted.
The following persons appeared in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. King Burrell Going to Beach.
1t is with regret that we learn Mr..
King Burrell has sold his residence
in this village to Mr.. Oscar Peterson,
preparatory to his removal to Beach,
N. D., where he has purchased a
hotel. Mr.. Burrell has been a resi-
dent of Mile Laos county since 1892;
he made Milaca his home until 1898,
when he was elected county treasurer
and removed to Princeton, where he
has since resided. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burrell intend leaving for their new
location some time next week, and
they will be accompanied by the best
wishes of their Princeton friends. To
the people of Beach we would say:
You will find Mr.. Burrell to be first
class business man whose word is his
bond; he is absolutely square in all
his dealings; and Mrs. Burrell is as
good a woman as he is man.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08

Easter services at Nj. E. Church.
Following is the program of exer-
cises at the Methodist church for
Easter Sunday, April l. The pro-
gram was arranged by Mrs. C. A.
Galley.
Prelude: Largo. Handel
Aimee Woodcock
Easter Hymn, 1856
Apostles Greed.
Prayer
Anthem. 1.-The Lord OF Life is Risen. Ashford
Psalm.
Gloria Patria.
Selection ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ladies' Quartet
Miss Lundquist. Alta Reichard, Mrs.
Briggs, Mrs. Galley s
Second Scripture Lesson.
onerIor -. :! Violin
Cavatine- Schmidt
Herbert Anderson, Miss Grace Kvsor.
Anthem -. Now Is Christ Risen Wilson
Solo,. .... Resurrection. Shelly
Mrs. c. A. Galley
Sermon REV. j. w. Heard
Aimee Woodcock, Grace Kysor. Mrs.
Ewing, Accompanies.
sopranos--Ruth Lundquist, Enie
Reichard, Alta Reichard, Edith Ben
zanson, Mrs. Newkirk, Mrs. Ander-
son, Bertha Woodcock.
Altos-Abbie Switzer, Mrs. Briggs,
Ester Koenis, Beatrice Williams,
Lucia Marks, Estella Prescott, Grace
Dickinson. !:
Basses-Mr. Ewing, Adnah Orion,
Mr.. Radeke, Mr.. Reichard.
Tenors Fthur Roos, Mr.. Davis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08

Easter Services at Congregational Church.
There will be special Easter music
at both services in the congregational
church next Sunday under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. 81. G. Cooney. The
morning order of service will be as
follows:
Mrs. Benz. Soule
Doxology.
Invocation and Lord S PRAYER.
vocal Solo ~: The Shepherd King Verne
Miss Margaret Ryers
Congregational Hymn -
Responsive Reading and Gloria.
Scripture Lesson
The Beatitudes
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem "A Song of Life" Case
Announcements.
Onertory. Trombone Solo Selected
Albert Moe.
Congregational Hymn.
Easter Sermon.
Congregational Hymn.
Benediction.
Mrs. Benz soule 0'ON
There will also be special music
rendered at the evening service by the
choir and Miss Lola Scheen. The
evening sermon will be entitled, "Did
Jesus Really Live?n
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-04-08

On Monday evening the regular
April term of the district court con-
vened in Princeton with Judge Myron
D. Taylor on the bench and Philip M.
Woodward stenographer. Both ar
rived here on the O'Clock train and
proceeded to the court house, where
Harry Shockley, in a stentorian voice,
opened court and started the mill to
grinding. No grand jury was i'm
paneled at this term.
Judge Taylor called the calendar,
appointed the deputies and disposed
of other preliminaries, and an ad-
jcurnment was taken for supper, after
which court reconvened and proceed
ed with the hearing of cases as fol-
lows:
The first case which came on for
hearing was that of the State of Min
nesota VS.. Thos. F. Norton for GRIM
inal libel. Joseph A. Ross, county
attorney, and E. L. Mcmillan, ap-
peared for the prosecution, and
Stewart & Brewer for the defendant
Norton IS counsel demurred to the in
dictment and the court, upon request,
certified the case to the supreme court
to rule upon the sufficiency of such
Indictment. Judge Taylor, however,
held that the Indictment was good.
In case the supreme court decides that
% iatf &c NH al
probability it will-the action will
come up for trial at the next term of
court in Princeton. This is the case
in which Thos. F. Norton was indicted
by the grand jury at the November
term of court for publishing in his
paper, the Mile Laos Pioneer, unlaw-
fully, maliciously and with intent to
expose K. b. Burrell to hatred, con-
tempt, ridicule and obloquy, and to
cause said K. b. Burrell to be
Stunned and avoided, false and libei
Gus matter. Among other things the
article at issue charged that K. H.
Burrell withheld school funds of dis
trict II and placed them on deposit in
the bank in which his son is interest
ed.
S. W. Raudenbush & Co. vs.. Chas.
A. Dickey. F. S. Stewart for plain
tiff, E. L. Mcmillan for defendant.
Action to settle dispute as to payment
of Indebtedness. Settlement arranged
between parties.
W. B. Mitchell VS.. G. J. Pinkham
and E. E. Woodwork. Stewart &
Brewer for plaintiff, I. G. Buell. and
W. B. Douglas for defendants. Action
for ejectment, defendants claiming
title by adverse possession. Case
continued from last term of court.
Settled by stipulation, defendants to
pay SIS per acre for land.
In the matter of the contest of cleo.
ton of John W. Mcclure, as president
of the village council of Onamia
Geo. II. Klein, as trustee of the vii
lage council of Onamia, and j. J.
Drummer, as trustee of the village
council of Onamia-three cases Of like
significance. Geo. W. Stewart for
contestants-Henry Goulet, Herbert
Duerr and c. B. Quale-and E. L.
Mcmillan and G. 81. Mackenzie for
contestees. COHtestees' counsel moved
for dismissal upon the ground that
the contest is attempted to be brought
under statute not applicable to viz
lagos, section 1856 being qualified by
section 343, laws of 1905, which latter
section provides that an appeal does
not lie from village or township cleo
lions. The motion was granted. The
only recourse apparent for contestants
under the statute as it stands is By