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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

man in the world I guess, but he had something besides nerve to carry hliA through I'm not trying to take any or the credit. but I want to say that he nad the right kind of an outfit to take him through Cook will prove to the satis- faction of every fair mind that he has done exactly what he claims he did.
 Anthony Fiala. commander of the zeig- Ter expedition of 19103-1905. agreed with MT. Bradley in placing confidence in the re- ports of Dr. Cooks success. This will not put an end to polar expeditions he said today "Other expeditions will push their way northward.
 'Dr. Cook says he has discovered land in the far north If the land is there. others will find it and verify his story. If it is not there his story will be brand ed as false"
 Asked if the conditions reported by Dr. Cook at the pole were as he expected, MT F'iala replied: "I did not look for the discovery of an Arctic continent, but I did believe that land would be found.
 ''The only thing that surprises me in Dr. Cooks story is the mention of glacial ice. This may cover shoal places or low lying islands,"
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lifelong study of the northern and south ern zones and will have much to tell of the wonderful phenomena.
 That telegram to his wife," continued Professor Bauer, Ifs not very definite, but personally I think Professor Cook has hit the pole. He is the manner of man who would utilize the word sue cessful for nothing else"
 q can only say this about the report that Dr. Cook has discovered the north pole, that he is just the kind of nan who might be likely to do it. said J. R.. Tyrrell, an eminent engineer of Tor onto.
 MT. Tyrrell is member of the New York Explorers Club, of which Dr. Cook is also member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
NOZZLE THIEVES
 PLY THEIR TRADE

If you want to keep the nozzle on your lawn and garden hose you had better take it along with you. Left hanging on the hose in the front yard some pickanninys eye will very probably light upon 1t and then it's "Goodby, nozzle"
 During the past week over 50 reports have been made of nozzles having been stolen from front yards and the suspects in each case were negro boys. It appears as if there is a gang of young negroes carrying on these operations and police men are making a great effort to catch them.
 men are warning other people that the only safe way to save their hose and at tachments is to keep them under lock and key when they are not actually using them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Proofs of Discovery.

Winnipeg. September 2.-The question as to what proofs Dr. Cook would bring back with him to substantiate his claim that he had discovered the north pole, was asked of a number of British scientists who attending the British Associa- ton For the Advancement of Science. i" Col. Sir Duncan Johnston. president of the geographical section, said:
 "Tt would be easy to prove if the pole had been reached by studying observa. tions made. It would be quite impossible for observations to be made to deceive scientist The achievement Is one for the greatest in the history of exploration
 Prof. Sir Joseph Larmor said: "1t would be impossible to disprove that a man had been at the pole if he said he had. and if he had departed in the right direction and returned from the right direction. Nansen, if he had so desired, might have said he had attained the pole as he went so near the outside world could not have proven him wrong"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
No Reason to Doubt Cook.

Paris, September 2.-M. Lemesof, libra rian of the Geographical Society and an authority on polar questions, said to- day that while the society had not re- ceived direct news of Dr. Cooks explo- rations, he saw nothing to doubt in the report of the expedition especially con sidering the personality of Dr. Cook.
 We have known the navigator" he said, flor several years. He is a man of rare energy and much experience in Arctic and Ant-Arctic explorations. He was most capable and despite the slight means at his disposal, seems to have at tained the goal which from time imme- morial has been the great dream of all explorers who risked their lives on the polar seas.
 This exploit, if confirmed, is one of the most wonderful and epoch making of humanity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Esquimaux Are Delighted.

Seattle, Wash, September 2.--The party of Labrador Eskimaux at the World Fair were delighted when told that pr. Cook had discovered the pole None of them had ever met Cook. however Chief Aputex, who acted as guide in several ex- petitions, and who was with Peary on his farthest north trip, can speak no Eng fish, and referred the reporter to Enut-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

the veterans to write and state the amount of money received in 1907. I re- ceived not one cent from October. 1sOe to October, 1907. Since then the pay ments have been very irregular. ranging from SIP to 30 and s6 per quarter. Very truly, w NJ PRICE
 Mrs. Gladney Short.
 East Lake Ala, August 24 1909 Dear Sir-I have just read your request for pensioners to write you of their shortage in pay For the year 1908 my shortage was s7. 50, and for 1909. g.. 50. Re- spectfully, MRS. S. F. GLADNEY.
 Another Loses Year.
 Birmingham, Ala, August "A. 1909. Dear Comrade-Replying to your inquiry in The Birmingham Age-Herald, beg to say, that of the 80 due for the year 1907 l received not one cent. I received on January l. 1908, s25; on April 1, s25 and on July l. only $l2.5O For the year 1908 l am thus due SIP .5O; have received from October 1, 1908, to September 30 lsos' 6S.2o, being short for the year s37 so. Thanking you for your inquiry. I am. your comrade,
 WILLIAM PRITCHARD.
 Watkins Loses Year.
 Birmingham, Ala, August 26, 1909. Dear Sir see in The Age Herald that you wish to know the amount we have drawn as Confederate Veterans during 1907. In October of that year there was due me sS0, not one cent of which did received. In July 1908, l received s5. leaving balance due of s75O In July. 1909, l received se.5O of the SIP. 50 due. Respectfully, s. H. WATKINS.
 lnquires of Cause.
 Hartford Ala, August p. 1909 Dear Sir-I made application for pen sion in July, 1907, but did not receive any money until January 1908. when I received sl250 for the last quarter of 1907. For the first quarter of 1908 [ re- ceived N2.5o; for second and third quart CTS. sl2.5o each; for fourth quarter, s5 For the first quarter of 1909 1 received $12. 50, and for the second quarter only 6.SO l have never received the promised s30 In fact I know nothing of this amount. Hoping that you may be able to find the cause of the shortage, I am, most truly yours. G. w. WRIGHT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Gold Medal Awaits Cook.

Rome, September 2.-The members Of the Italian Geographical society are high ly gratified at Dr. Cooks reported dis covery of the pole. As soon as the pres ident of the society. Marquis Cappelli, re- turns to Rome the society will give to Dr. Cook it's gold medal. This honor was conferred upon the Duke of Abruzzi and Lieutenant Shackelton. Dr. Cook will be required to come to Rome to lecture or his trip before King Emmanuel and the Queen as did the Duke of the Abruzzi.
 Commander Cagni the only member oi the Abruzzi expedition to reach SS de gross. , minutes north. is delighted witt Dr. Cooks triumph. He said the sue cess of the American was triumph lr which the entire civilized world could take pride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
New American Territory.

St Louis. September 2.-All new terri tory discovered by pr. Frederick A Cook when he reached the north polf will belong to the United States by righ of discovery according to the Rev. c M. Charropin s. l., professor of astron omy at St Louis university. Fathei Charropin today said Dr. Cooks state ments will he accepted by scientists who will attempt to confirm them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
No Haphazard Expedition.

London, September 2-John R. Brad ley, the financial packer of Dr. Frederick A. Cook took pains to explain today that the Brooklyn explorers success in reach ing the north pole was not so much the result of chance as the opinions of sev- eral polar experts would indicate. 'Ths was no haphazard expedition he said, mo intensified Arctic joy ride, undertaken on nerve We went about our prepara- tions for this thing quietly and without brass band accompaniments, but every imaginable contingency had been provid- ed for.
 We studied out the mistakes and mis- fortunes of other men who had tried for the pole hoping to benefit by their errors, and we certainly benefited by their ex- amples.
 'I am not going to tell what the cost was but I'll tell you this much:
 "One single item of the equipment was 5000 gallons of gasoline, and another was two barrels of gumdrops. An Esquimau will travel 30 miles for a gumdrop. His sweet tooth Is the sweetest in the world.
 "Now. Cook has as much nerve as any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

Eagle Brand" Macaroni, made from new crop wheat flour, now in the market. Ask your grocer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
COOKS STORY CCFPTfD
 WITHOUT SKEP1lCISM
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1o

maux populated. Cook grasped the right idea. Not only so, but he bent all his energies pole-ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
One Aim in Life.

Reading, Pa, September 2-Prof Levi W. Mengel, instructor in sciences in the Boys High school here, was d member of the first Peary expedition In 1891 1892. There he formed friendship with Dr. r Frederick A. Cook, also member of that expedition, and the friendship has lasted all these years.
 He says the finding of the north pole was Dr. Cook s one ambitiOn--his only aim i'll life.
 He got there by sheer nerve and grit, backed by sound study of the conditions lie had to contend with" said Professor Mengel today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
PERSONAL

Mrs. Daily and Miss Altman. buyers for Caheen Bros, returned yesterday after seevral weeks absence in the
 east
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GRIZZLED HEROES OF SOUTH
 SORE IN NEED OF PENSIONS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5O ---~--------~--- questions to the old veterans will say that in 1907 I was promised s30, but only re- ceived s12.5o For the quarter ending July 1, 1908, I was promised $1250, but received only s12.5O. On July l. 1909, I was due s12. 50, but received only $6.9O Yours truly. W. H. STRIBLING. Octogenarian Makes Complaint.
 Wilton, Ala August 2s 1909 Dear Sir-In answer to your request as published in The Birmingham Age-H aid of August 24, we. whose names ap- pear below, have answered to the best of our recollections. l. J. D. McGee, being over 80 years old-for the year of 1907 I drew warrant for s25 For the year 1908 to October 1 I drew in all $S5, leav- ing sl5 due. Commencing October 1 up until the present time my last warrant .was for ST. 7.75 At another time I should lbave got s25 and drew but $l0. The pay fment due July | 1909 only s1s.75, and should have been s25 Very respectfully,
 J. D. MGEE. The foregoing letter was accompanied bv the following statements:
 drew one warrant for B in 1908 when should have received si250 For one payment in 1909 l received only $69O Of the s125O due me, thus making a total deficit for the two years of sl3.10-
 Respectfully,
 J. A. SPARROW,
 Montevallo, Ala. drew one warrant cut from $l2oO to s5 in 1908. leaving s7.5O due me. On July l 1909. ] received only s6.s0 of the sl2.oo' thus making a total of $13.6o due me al- together.
 MONROE CAMPBELL,
 Montevallo, Ala. drew on April 1. 1908, $12.5o; on July l. only s5; on October 1, 1908, and Jan uary l, 1909, I drew the full s125o. but on July l. 1909, | received only $6.9O. thus making a total of $1S.6O short
 BETSY ANN CAsHATT. Dear Sir: For the past two years I have been on the second-grade pension list, which calls for the payment of $50 per year. In July, 19Os drew only $5, and on July. 1909, $690. thus making me sl31o short If there is any chance to get what is due me, I would like very much to have it. l belong to Company B, Second Alabama.
 Very respectfully,
 NEWTON EDDINGS.
 Chester Loses, Too.
 Notasulga, Ala, August 30, 1909. Dear Sir: In answer to your request will say that in 1907 I received only s30. In 1908 I received only s4250 making a total loss of $7.50. In 1909 have received all that is due me, except for the July quarter, when the total payment was S6.9o, leaving s5.eO still due.
 Yours very truly,
 A. J. CHESTER.
 Carter Heavy Loser.
 Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 26, 1909. Dear Sir: In answer to your request appearing in The Age-Herald, will say: In 1907 received nothing; due $30. In 1908 I received S42.50 balance due, $7.50.
 In 1909 I received $31sO; balance due October 1, $1810.
 The above statement will show that I am due s55.60 in back payments. In anything I can do to further the cause. I am at your service.
 Very respectfully,
 J. M. CARTER.
 Mrs. EIIisor's Statement.
 Tuscaloosa. Ala, Aug. 25. 1909. Kind Sir: saw your article with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
CALL.
s. Y. HAMPTON, Prop.

seait. who has been interpreter for many explorers. Enutseak was inclined to crit fcise all Arctic explorers, because they never gave the Esl1imaux credit for their achievements, but claimed all the credit Tor themselves. Of all such offenders Peary was the worst he said, and he was glad Cook had won the glory.
 Esquimaux Follow Cook.
 Gothenburg Sweden, September 2.-Dr. Otto Nordenskjold, the explorer who has just returned from an Arctic voyage, de- scribes an interview he had with Knud Rasmussen, the Danish student in Green land, who spent winter with the Cape York Eskimaux together with Dr. Cook. Rasmussen told Dr. Nordenskjold that the Eskimaux at first absolutely declined to fellow Dr. Cook. owing to the risk At last some young men declared them selves willing to aid him in his attempt to reach the pole. and at the moment of starting several highly experienced men joi..ed the party, saying they would not leave their sons and would not forsake this man who had trusted them.
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QUICK ACTION q
Gets These Specials Friday and Saturday

'T WON'T do to think twice about them Else some
 body else gets them and you're sorry. Summer goods, some of them-but with weeks of weather ahead like not what we want LEAST what you need MOST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Difference in Fabrics.

In materials there is quite a difference in the garments of the two styles. Two-piece jack ct Suits are notably in rough effects, serges, wide wales, diagonals, cords, in mono and two-tone colorings. The dressy three-piece Suits are largely of broadcloths and satin cloth, these materials being better adapted for the purpose, as they carry elaborate trimmings without appearing too bulky.
 New Dresses Are Here, Too.
 The cuirass dress and the Moyen Age are leading in favor, although conservative Princess Dresses are also here. Most of them are made up in broadcloths and satin soleil, and the eolorings are rich and sober in tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

drew one warrant cut from sl2.5o to s5 in 1908, leaving $7.50 due me. on 'uly l. 1909, ] received only s6.so Of the slz'oo' thus making a total of s13.6o due me al- together.
 MONROE CAMPBELL,
 Montevallo, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
THE NEW FALL SUITS
Arriving by Every Days Express, You Are Cordial ly Invited To See Them.

New Suits-here and on the way-are in two distinct types the three piece Suit, consist ing of an elaborate costume with very long and extremely dressy coat, and the two-piece Suits, of simple style, with coat mannish in cut and finish. Tl>@ price range is from S25 to $150.
 Varying Lengths of Goats.
 Two-piece Suits are best in those styles having coats 42 to 46 inches long, the latter being the latest favorite. In finer Suits coats are longer, begin hing at 45 and running to 50 inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Amundsen Is Confident.

Christiania, September 2.-Capt. Roald Amundsen. the Norwegian Arctic explor- CT. was interviewed here today on Dr.. Cooks triumph.
 'Dr. Cook was my partner on the Bel gica expedition as physician he said, "and all on board appreciated highly his experience and his ability. He was uncommonly staunch. preserving an en- ergetic personality, and 1 admire him. The route chosen by Dr. Cook present. ed unusually difficult problems. This was proved by Commander Peary's ex- perience. The possible results from Dr. Cooks achievement will have no influ- ence on my projected expedition. I am not planning to reach the point of the pole. My trip will be for oceanographic investigation. It would be highly inter- esting and important to know if Dr. Cook found a continent around the pole. But he was of necessity limited to mere visual impressions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03

questions concerning pensions and, as I am interested, will reply to it. In the year of 1907, I did not get the promised $30 From October l. 1908, to September 30. 1908. I was paid s41.5O Thus for 1908, $7.5o is due me. From October l, 1908, to September 90. 1909 was to get $50, or so was led to expect. On July 1, I was paid s69O With thanks, I am,
 Very respectfully,
 MRS. E. M. ELLISON.
 Loses Three Payments.
 Burnsville, Ala, Aug 27 1909 Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry when the change to quarterly payments was made, will say that 1 have lost three payments I was on the pension roll fifteen months before I received a payment, s22. I secured all of the s3O for October, 19Os s5.6O is yet due me from October 1909.
 Yours truly,
 NJ, H. KENNEDY.
 Widow in Need.
 Montgomery, Ala. August 2s 1909. l am the widow of as trus Confed- crate soldier as carried arms for four long years. l began drawing a fourth grade pension in 1901. In the year of 1908 I received not one cent To Octo. Der, 1903, l received s4310; to October, 1909, $44.40. There is due me now s43.50 for the three years, as I was to draw $30 in 1907. I can assure you with all the other Confederate soldiers that need every cent due me. thought sure- fr, |, the matter, but I suppose that, like myself, they are not able to fight a lawsuit, of which the officers are doubtless aware. Very respectfully,
 MRS. H. P. LOVE.
 Years Money Lost.
 Prattsville, Ala, August 30, 1909. Dear Sir-Your statement of Wednes- day morning, August 25, in regard to amount we have received is precisely the same in my case. The administra- tion cost us a years pension money. I failed altogether to receive the s30 due me on October 1. 1906. In 1908 I re- ceived $12.5O for three quarters pay $S750. In July, 1908, received only s5. leaving s7.5o still due. In July. 1909, I received $6.9o, thus leaving q total balance due me of s1S.1C. Tnia, with the $so still due for the year sf 1907, makes $43.10, the amount due me- Hoping that you will publish the amount that we were deprived of, I am very respectfully,
 MRS. BELLE PEOPLES
 Burnett s22 Short.
 Cullman, Ala.. August 30, 1909
 Dear .Comrade-In reply to your re- quest made in The Age-Herald, will make statement as I remember, not bothering to recollect the odd cents. I am the third class and sh ould receive $16 per quarter. For the year of 1907 I received $50, and for 1908, $5s. The balance due me for the two years Is thus $22 Respectfully yours, S. T. BURNETT Promise Fell Short. Brundidge, Ala, August 30, 1909. Dear Sir-I saw your letter in The Age Herald and decided I would write you. In the year of 1908 I was promised $50, and received $12.5o. In 1908 I re- . ceived $42.4c, and in 1909, S44.40. Very truly, H, BIANTON. $6.90 the Best Vet. Marion, Ala., August 28, 1909. Dear Sir--I wish to say that have been receiving a pension for one year. being due s12.5o quarterly. The best 1 payment I have received is s6.90. Re- | spectfully, D. J. BALLARD. Lost One Year. Linwood, Ala, August 90, 1909. Dear Sir-You say that you wish all
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drew on April l. 1908, $12.5o; on July i. only s5; on October 1, 1908, and Jan uary 1. 1909, l drew the full s12.50. but on July l. 1909 | received only $6.90, thus making a total of $l36O short.
 BETSY ANN CASHATT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
A Believer in Cook

Winnipeg, Man, September 2.-'T be- leve Dr. Frederick Cook has reached the north pole, said Prof Louis A. Bauer, of Carnegie institute, Washing ton, today. Dr. Cook dined with Pro- lessor Bauer at his home in Washing ton May l. 1907
 "Dr. Cook discussed his plans to reach the pole then" said Professor Bauer. He was profoundly impressed with the possibility of the great achievement if it was scientifically planned. His achievement will unGuestionably be att tended with the most valuable results to science.
 "Dr Cook is practical geologist and in addition to general scientific knowl- edge that would enable him to make observations of great value has made .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Mrs. EIIisor,s Statement.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, Aug. 25, 1909. Kind Sir: saw your article with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Esquimaux Follow Cook.

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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-12-30
GLEN FLORA
(From the Glen Flora Starr

(From the Glen Flora Starr
d. l.. Fults shot large wild cat last
week.
Peter Rathsack captured a wild cat
last week
Christmas exercises will be held in
both Baptist and M. E. Churches to-
morrow evening.
Miss Bessie Tebay returned last
Thursday from Clara City, Mimi, where
she has been working as compositor in
a printing Office. She will enter school
here.
Rev. Ray Y. Cliff, formerly of In
gram, but now in charge of the Clear
Lake pastorate, has been made as5oci-
ate editor of The Link publication de-
voted to the NJ. E. District of Ashland,
taking general charge of correspon-
dence and news matter.
Sato, a Japanese student at the
Moody Bible Institute, spent several
days of the past week here. He gave
an address on japanese missionary work
in the NJ. E. church last Sunday, also
gave two interesting talks on conditions
in his country before the school Mon
day and Tuesday.