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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
CHICAGO'S LATEST.

Chicago's latest plan-which, it is
safe to assume, is not her last, by any
means-involves the application of the
familiar adage which Mohammed pro-
piunded. when he had vainly endeav-
cred a mountain to travel across the
desert to him. VERY We'll" said Ma
hommed. when the mountain remained
obdurate. Il will go to you. then" And
he did. For reasons that are APPARENT
to anybody who studies the map. Chi
cago is not seaport It is not a sea-
port because il is not on the seacoast,
which is a very good reason. But Chi
cage. unable to move Illinois or that
particular part of it in which she has
direct interest. out to the seacoast. has
decided TO bring the seacoast to Chi
cago. And she will have a harbor that
will make the famed ports of Liver
pool Antwerp and Hamburg look like
little puddles.
The new harbor is proposed to b. in
Lake Calumet. body of water e. ght
times larger than the business district
OF the city and connected with Lake
Michigan by the Calumet river The
plans under consideration provide for
a deep harbor in Lake Calumet. which
Is only five feet deep, and the con-
struction of docks and tracks on made
land along either shore. From the north
end of the lake a deep channel will be
dug to Lake Michigan. Lake Calumet
is the terminus of the new branch of
the Chicago drainage canal. which the
sanitary district is about to build from
Sag Ill
The harbor will thus be directly con-
nected with the new waterway. and
through that with the Mississippi and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

AT the age of Is he was purchase d by
ship builder of Baltimore, but his
liber, y-loving spirit revolted at slavery
and he determined to escape from the
bondage imposed upon him. In 1888, at
the age of Fl, he fed from Maryland
and managed to reach Massachusetts
where he located in New Bedford
Here he speedily attained prom
inence through his distinguished natu-
raj talents as an orator, and attracted
the attention of the abolitionists who
were even then advocating freedom for
the negroes. In 1841 he determined to
devote his life to his race, and was en-
ployed as a lecturer by various anti
slavery societies. After writing an au-
photography in 1874, in the following
year he went abroad and endeavored
to arouse the people of Great Britain
to crusade against slavery in Ameri-
ca.
Returning to America, in 1S47 he
settled in Rochester, N. Y, and began
the publication Of an anti slavery pa
per called the North Star The name
was later changed to Frederick Doug
lass Paper, and the publication was
continued successfully for sixteen years
In 1859 Douglass was accused of
completely in John Browns raid, and
fled as a fugitive TO England. When
the civil war broke out he returned
and raised two regiments of negro
troops in Massachusetts The war
over and slavery a thing of the past,
, he began the publication of a news
paper in the national capital.
In his later years honors were show
cred upon him and he received many
posts Of honor from Presidents Grant.
Hayes, Garfield and Harrison. He died
in Washington, February 90. 1895
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

land special Douglass memorial services
will be held tomorrow, and funds col
lected for the purpose of buying the
home of Douglass at Anacostia, D. c..
Booker Washington is a leader in the
movement for a permanent Douglass
museum, as a legacy to the negro peo-
pie of America, and to accomplish this
purpose the Frederick Douglass Me-
mortal and Historical association was
incorporated by act of congress.
Douglass was the son Of a white
man and a mulatto slave. Despite the
adverse conditions imposed by slavery
he learned to read and write at an early
age and soon developed great natural
talents aS an orator
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
Weather Conditions.

The storm area has moved from the
Oregon coast to Colorado and mas
caused general rain or snow on the
Pacific slope. Another depression a2-
pears to be off the Washington coast.
An area of high pressure is now OF,
the California coast which has cleared
the weather in that state. To the
north of Montana there is high
area with very low temperatures.
There has been a fall in temperature
between the Rocky mountains and the
Mississippi river and a rise in tenn
perature in the eastern and southern
states The indications point to snow
in this vicinity tonight and Sunday
without much change Of temperature.
JOHN GROVER. Observer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

The Inland Empire bids fair to
make name for itself this year i'll
the matter of wheat production. But it
is doubtful whether the quo alton will
swing around the dollar notch when
harvest time comes.
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, + j i ]. i j. i. i i j i i 4
, BIOGRAPHICAL CALENDAR. !
= February 10.


Frederick Douglass, 1.-THE noblest
haps the greatest statesman and diplo
mat the negro race has ever produced,
was born in Tuckahoe, Md, ninety two
years ago. The exact date of his birth
is unknown, but it is generally sup
posed to have been February Is, or ID,
1917 In all the negro churches of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Building operations in Walla Wal
la Walla for the next II months Will
make some old timers sit up and take
notice, if events of the past few weeks
are any indication.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Many a fair Walla Walla lass will
tomorrow ask the postman to please
look just once more" to see whether
her valentine has not been overlooked.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

ing part, Montgomery Brewster" be-
ing portrayed by Robert Ober who is
undeniably one of the cleverest and
most versatile of our younger actors.
"BreWster's Millions" comes to the
Keylor Grand theater, Thursday, Feb
ruary 10.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

Walla Walla and vicinity: Snow to-
night and Sunday.
Washington: Rain or snow west
portion, snow east portion tonight and
Sunday. Northerly winds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
FOR CAL.E-ReaI Estate
fOIk 'VI.E-heaI Estate
Wolfe, Vaiaer & Brooke
Real Estate
ID and "A Paine Bldg.
Phone 1921

Freewater, new Groom house, two
acres strawberries, four acres young
orchard. Wants to trade for city
properly. Price, $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
1.-THE Matchmaker"

An exceptionally strong company is
the best comedy drama of the season
is what is promised the patrons of the
Keylor Grand theater Wednesday, Feb
ruary H. when Daniel Sully will be
seen in his new three act play, 1.-THE
Matchmaker
U'ho sac Of seats for Mr. S1Jllv'S en-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Tomorrow will be a busy day with
the postoffice boys, and little Dan Gu
pid will hold he center of the stage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Numerous real estate transfers dur
ing the early months of the year in
dictate a big business for dirt dealers
during subsequent months.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Budding fruit trees give some con-
ISOLATION TO Walla Wallans who are to-
day Wading around in the snow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
VETERINARY SURGEONS

DIR. J. L. MURRAY, GRADUATE
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
Graduate American Veterinary Col
iege, New. York City, 1881. Office, o.
K. Feed Barn; 210 E. Main ST., phone
Main 81, Walla Walla, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Washington's birthday comes next
on the program of things and events.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

24O0 ACRE STOCK FARM CLOSE TC
railroad; 800 tillable; 20 acre:
meadow: good buildings; $3.50 pei
acre. Good terms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
MESSENGER SERVICE
SECOND HAND FURNITURE ::

SECOND HAND FURNITURE It
WHITE FRONT, wALLA wALLA
Junk Shop-Wholesale and retail
dealers in all kinds of Hides, Wool,
Scrap Iron, Brass. Copper, Rubber.
Lead, Zinc, Bottles. Old Rubbers and
Secondhand Sacks, and Second
Hand Furniture, Stoves and Carpets
M. SHANK, Telephone, Main S79
105 Fast Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

ST. PAUL JUNK SHOP BUYS AND
sells at wholesale and retail all
kinds of Hides, Wool, Scrap Iran,
Brass, Copper, Rubber, Lead, Zinc,
Bottles, Old Rubbers and Second
Hand Sacks, and Secondhand Fur
niture, Stoves and Carpets, M. Gold
stein, Phone2207; Sc East Main ST
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

DO YOU WANT A NICE SUBURBAN
home? One acre, new 8-room house,
young shade; ram; hot and cold
water; chicken park; barn. Price
$500; $1,000 down: balance, terms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Wait for the cars at the Book Nook
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13
POSITION WANTED

A COMPETENT PARK AND KIT
chen gardener who has had over 10
o. Box 421.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

PILES CURED IN 6 TO a DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching. Blind Bleed
ing Or Protruding Piles in to IA days
CT MONEY refunded. soc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

That baseball team has not yet been
organized.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

ONLY $1,000 DOWN FOR A FINE
suburban home Of five acres; good
new improvements; fine garden and
fruit land; east Of city. Price, only
$4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

acres-all tillable; $40 in wheat
rented for one-third. All fenced
milese to station. Small improve
nents. Easy terms.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

gagement will open February II at 1
o'clock a. m.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

Prices, soc to $3.50 Seats On Sale at
10 o'clock On the Morning of the 18th.
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THIRD FLOOR.
RAIDER & BARKER, ATTOHNEIo
and Counsellors at Law. Phone ia.
Rooms, 313, 314. 315, 316.

LOST-SMALL GOLD CHATEIAlNE
pin. Finder return to Union office.
Reward.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

1925 CASH; BALANCE, TERMS;
buys a very pretty little cottage in
Watertown; nice barn. You will say
it is easily worth $1,000; A few days
$1375.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-13

1880 ACRES, 116 ACRES IN CULT
walton, $50 in winter wheat, two
miles to haul: land that has pro-
duced 40 bushels several times in
the past IA years. Price, SIG per acre;
$4,000 cash, balance, terms.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
.,n OVER TO DISTRICT COURT
!, n. Austin. Charged WIN '"
prc,cuses Has Hearing

r. Austin, charged with oo.a,n-
, carload of spuds under taise
pretenses. was given preiini'na'
hearing before Justice Pressiy Err "
aav and was bound over to the us
,r,c, court in the sum of SSoo'
Condor. the Johnstown tarinF,
who made the complaint. tes''he'
,bar Austin had procured the pota-
,oss on the assumption that he was
agent Tor the Rugh COMMISSION
house. II was shown that the po'a-
foes never went to Rugh and tha'
Austin was not Rugh's agent. hueh
had taken potatoes from Austin on
different occasions, but in the same
manner that he would buy from a
grower. giving his cneck AS soon as
, Rev were loaded and n bill OF iadihs
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
sent Home Well

The young man named Copeiey
from Platteville. who attended u
The railroad switches at that Town
and was brought to Greeley Two
weeks ago. demented, has entirei!
reco, cred and will return TO his worh
at platteville. The mans wife cant
TO Greeley Wednesday and they greet
ed each other with as much senti'
mont as if one of them had virtuaF'
returned from the dead.
The sheriff states that the young
man is now as rational Ms "hsohe
and can scarcely believe the account
of his own actions. He says he hhs
a faint remembrance of a sort "'
nightmare OF dream. but has no rec
objection of trying to do bodily INJURY
to anyone.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
RARE FUN IN PoPU'
LAR BARBER SHOP
,c.> READ THEIR GAS METER
,,.. nm wallace and Van Antwerp
by +. c. Morrison

!, WAS not the first of April, Out
,,a ioke worked with NOR ease
for that reason.
Harry Van Antwerp and George
Wallace. proprietors Of the popula,
tonsorial parlors In the MchlroS
h,ock on Eighth avenue. have IN
stalled a new system Of gas lightlhE
and were admiring the effects OF the
same last Friday when MIR. Morrison
of the candy kitchen next door drop
ned in and said. Yes. 1t looks "'
right. but you just ought to see you'
gas meter; it's running like an auto
mobile" The gas meters for th'
Whole block are all installed in the
basement under the candy store ah'
Mr. Morrison conducted the BARRIERS
downstairs for an investigation
In the candy kitchen all the lights
several large drums. the hot soa'
fountain, candy furnace. urns. WASH
ers. etc, are run by gas. and Mt
Morrison instructed his clerk, Dean'
McCreery, to turn on the whole
works as soon as he got the baroer
down stairs.
The knights of the rasor didn
know that Mr.. Morrison was SHOWING
them his own meter and besides, :
looked plausible. as the other ten o
twelve meters on the wall seeme'
10 be at a standstill. One Of he bar
hers rushed upstairs, slammed on HI
headgear and made a bee-line TO
the gas Office.
Paul Darrow was at the desk, an
all out of breath the barber informe'
him that he guessed he'd have t
come over and take those lights ou'
why don't they work. said Nj
Darrow. "Oh yes. they work al
right" said the barber. i" and so doe
the meter; it's over there goin
around like an alarm clock" Mus
be something the matter" said Nj
Darrow. Ill come over and see.
BY this time Morrison had turne
of the gas. Wallace and Van Ant
werp followed Mr.. Darrow to tn
basement, expostulating that the ga
bill would be at least 500 per mont
and they knew 1t.
Mr.. Darrow held the candle up I
the barber shop meter but there wa
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
Ttst,el Memorial Committec

The Tisdel memorial committee 10
now getting things in satisfactory
shape. The two sub-committees held
separate meetings and when each had
perfected its own plan both came to-
gether in Joint session at the home
of Mrs. S. H. Southard Monday after
noon.
1t was decided that the walls OF
10th rooms should be painted,
the color agreed upon being q dainty
shade Of green. blending into cream
for the ceiling. The floors are to be
natural wood finished in oil. Rev.
ID. d. Forward and W. M. Boomer
are to have full charge Of the busi-
ness part OF the preparation Of the
rooms.
The purchasing OF the linen was
placed in the hands of Mrs. H. j,
Houston, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Wea-
yer.
An interesting fact in regard to
the furnishing Of these rooms IL the
enthusiasm of the manual training
students, who are to make q library
table and Morris chair for each room
The material which 10 tc he furnished
by the committee will be solid oal
and the work will be finished In oil
The committee feels greatly encour
aged with the progress of the work
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
PRESBYTERIAN
BUSINESS SESSION
MEM tEl.sHIr or NEARI' '''
s,,reh Free of Dcbt-N"r's"s' '
Turned Before Audience

m. First PRESBYTERIAN chui'i
held its congregational mee''hs '"s,
Iuasday night. The meeting opeheu
hv r,,sic from the choir and orehe'-
tin. alter which the Rev pt, n"tus
led in prayer. The pastor. Kew ~
7 Eurrs- IL tew we'll chosen re-
marks stated 5hS purpose OF thv
meeting sut setsd as moderator
rnsr, being e9e rsstrtus member O,
~. s,,...s,- , l Crabe vaS elected
=, <-......s.s,. himself rhe auui Der OF
,-,,7,, ,,,-,, o. sAs >s>ss.0z ~aS ineEehS'''
..r,s M h Wc-s W1S eioctea -
<,,.., -pstr1,- rhs choir OF thirty
,,., r,,H,ss 1hsu rendered an ihspi'
-, ,frf,.s- ALTER which the session
,,-,.,ss-. ssH,.-usd. and the meeting
- - trustees OF the church "'S
,...,t..s With Hon. James w. McCrerN
AZ chairman The election OF tr"s-
tees, three retiring, was TAKEN "p
and by acclamation James w, nv
Crery, J. X. Thompson and f. l.,
Dunham were elected to succeed
themselves.
The reports of the several ofhcers
of the societies and organizations OF
the church came next in order anu
the report of the secretary ana
treasurer OF the Ladies Aid society
VAS called for 1t was learned tha'
the ninety members had taken N
during the year s575.92. with all
bills paid and good sum in the
treasury. The officers OF that so
ciety are Mrs. l.. l.. Wyatt, president
Mrs. ]. Steck, vice president; Mrs
b. d. Harper, treasurer; and Mrs
l. f. Ingle. secretary.
Then came the reports OF the otn-
er organizations OF the church, read
and stated by Mrs. J. Steck, Mrs
B. d. Harper, Mrs. |. E. lngle, Mrs.
Frank Baxter. Miss Emma Richey.
Miss Valleta Veldran, Miss May
Scott, Miss Helen Soaring. Mr.. Coop
er, Mr.. Gibson. Mr.. Bradford, ani
the treasurer OF the church, j. ~.
Thompson. All of the reports showed
harmonious work and successful ef-
forts for the uplift and growth of
the church.
The report of the secretary and
treasurer of the church, ]. X. Thomp-
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14

aI dies; $ such p
ed. ed Easter as,
ef's erl Catholic :
assembled r.
In rich music, lo
by an unseen
cadence Cadence to b
,9ur' Then /
the altar ho,1
ehe people sivl
and after th,1
| Father Montel'
STORY Of the N
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
SERVICES
AT THE CHURCHES
CONTINUED from Page -.

church WAS celebrated with wealth
OF melody Sunday evening. Opening
with an inspiring prelude. Spring
Song" by organ and plano. the mu-
sical feast ~assed ON through classI-
cal and soul touching numbers to
the grand male. the Easter March"
by organ alone. The Crucitixion"
was repeated with added effective
ness, fttingly ending with songs of
rejoicing announcing victory over
death, the resurrection Of the Saw
iour. by chorus and organ.
Then the sWeet-toned voice of Mrs
shattuck sang with spirit and efrec-
tiveness. II Know that My Redeemer
Liveth". The grand organ responded
like a thing of life to the touch nj
Mrs. Matthews. whose own soul seem
ed to pour itself out In the harmony
of sound expressive OF every range OF
feeling. sorrow. sadness. despair. ris.
ing to 10Y. gladness and victory.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14

why. this meter is stuck" sara
.,so,utelv no sign OF life In the thinS
the gas man. and evidently nash I
nsen working for some weeks,
The gas man thanked the oaroe'a
for calling him, and they are now
taking turns in using the soft peo"'
on each other.
Morrison's turn will come when
,hav get him In the chair for his next
shave,
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
NEW SCHOOL DISTRICTS
No. ~ in Box Elder Valley and NO.
~ " ROgGen

Another school district was born
saturday. A rib was taken out I
the big Roggen district. which for-
merly included eight townships In
the southeast extremity Of the coun-
ty. and the baby will be known -
No. SO. 1t was intended to slice the
Roggen district into three pieces.
but in one section the vote failed
to carry for the division.
District No. 81 Ia another new oi'
vision which was formed In the BOX
Elder valley Saturday. and 1t 10 ex-
pected that in the next ew weeks
at least three more new distr'ct.
will be formed. This formation oi
districts is an evidence OF the phe-
nomenal growth OF the county.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
ker>ey Ladies Make $23

The women of the Ladies Aid So
ciety cleared about $23 at their sup
.per given Saturday evening at the
Woodman hall. A good menu, con-
sisting of cold meats. cake, salad and
coffee, was served. Among those
present from out of town were MT.
and Mrs. c. l. Moore and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Foster of Greeley.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14

a,ouo, 445 members, all p'''s w
so", 'i ~ date. and the chureh lree
rom debt, After MIR. iho,'p ',or,
rsnort moi he presented the old NOR, -,
aare which had been fully paau ann ,na
rss rs1eosed. and burned it before '"'
audience, ,,,srs Hatch.
thompson, stukey and 'ar'""'
several numbers.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
MeeAotlist Church

Touching and beautiful were the
services at the Methodist church Sun
day evening when the Sunday school
brought forth in living bloom the
symbol Of the Christian's faith. the
holy cross. Il was one Of the most
impressive scenes ever witnessed In
Greeley. At . signal from Superin-
tendent Bliss. Miss GSable began to
play In measures slow . we'll timed
march. and class after class arose
and marched past the platform on
which rested . dull moss covered
cross. Each one in passing handed
up a flower. Two young girls in
white. Miss Mary Thompson and Miss
Edna Wright. received the flowers
and placed them on the cross. and
when all was done. behold. the crosi
that stood 90 dull and dark an hou'
before. now shone transformed into
thing Of radiant beauty, the sym
boil of life out of death. Smilax
sweet peas and petunias wrought this
wonderful transformation.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
~. Peter. Catholic

Lilies and hyacinths. broad palms
and feathery ferns banked the altar
while over all. and lighting the hal
lowed faces of the Madonna on one
side and the Saviour on the other,
shone the soft radience Of many can
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
Wedding n

Lent is over,
are in tune oI
Grossnickle and
of Greeley, weH
Hatch Saturday
Tough and Roo
mented by the
the same otfci(
kinley and lila [
vile.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
Ready |

The director
Ditch 4 Irrisa
ing here Satu
are NJ. S. Rid
F. w. Smiley d
Young of snyd
year that the d
crops are now /
ditch. This ID
bitches in this I
reaching from |
snort distance |
40 miles. The
Is an addition
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
AnOth(|

Another new
on Thursda
mary lake is 50
of Num- and Y
22,500,O00 cubi(
Keirnes and Al
promoters and
$4,000 TO comp1
The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-14
Al +
(LaGn|

George Nerd
Mrs Edward }
met with a ;
accident Frida}
ing and broke
that he will nd
Tor a month. |
unusual one \
| broken becaus1
| of his foot insu
sole of the foo1
more in high ID
| bright boy. 4
with all his ca
New-York tribune., 1909-09-02
BERLIN rs DOUBTFUL.
Newspapers Publish Dispatch 7cith a
Question Mark.

Berlin. Sept Very few Of the Berlin morning
newspapers publish DR. Cooks discovery. Those
making reference TO II do SO only briefly in the
form Of dispatch from Copenhagen. which IL
captioned with question mark.
The "Boersen Zetung'' pronounces the news IN
trustworthy but says that il it is true 1T would
harmorize excellently IN this epoch Of splendid
achievements Of man
The 'IOkal Anzeiger'' also expresses doubt OF the
correctness of the but adds that II j. is true
il must awaken the widest interest in the whole
civilized world. Inquiries made by the "Lokal
Anzeiger' among prominent representatives of geo
graphical science in Berlin show that Or. Cook is
regarded a serious explorer. with abundant ex-
perience polar ice.
The paper further represents that the view Of the
Berlin geographers is that the discovery of the pole
has value 10 geographic science. such as popular
fancy pictures. 1t adds that if it Is true that
Dr. Cook has reached the pole this will stop the
plans of Count Zeppelin and Professor Hergesell.
since the latter has planned geographical studies
and measurements