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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03

T ONDON, Sept. Sir RobeI
Ball, former astronomer Of til
- royal observatory. now profe'
,or of astronomy at Cambridge un
rersity and one of the most distir
yuished British scientists, has writ
.en the following statement for Th
Call on what the discovery of tn
north pole means:
BY SIR ROBER BALL
Two questions being asked all
over the CIVILIZED world today are:
First: Why does any one want to
go to the north pole? Second:
How does he know when he's
there?
To answer the second question
first, the mariner who finds his
latitude in the northern hemi-
sphere to be 90 degrees knows he
can be nowhere else than at the
north pole.
The astronomer will tell you
that to any one standing at the
north pole the sun rises and sets
only once a year-six months
daylight, six months night. miti-
gated only by little twilight at
the beginning and end of a period
of awful gloom, broken by occa-
! sional moonlight or aurora
The pole is truly unique spot
on the globe. Cook, standing
there, faced due south. Which
ever way he looked he was more
than 20 miles nearer the center
of the earth than if he stood at
the equator His weight was
greater than anywhere else on
the surface of the globe A
plumbline in his hand pointed YER
tically upward to the pole Of the
heavens, around which all stars
revolve. Half of the stars he
could never see, the other half
never went below his horizon and
would have been visible through
out the six months of night.
The famous constellation Orion
ever circled around and around
his horizon. The pole star stood
directly over his head.
Credits Discovery
LONDON, Sept. 3.-Doctor Cook
narrative of his thrilling journey t
The north pole, while it has not re
moved the doubts raised as to hi
having really accomplished the fac
mas at. least set at rest the improbabl
advanced in some quar-
.crs yesterday that he had attaine
rot the north pole, but the magneti
pole.
Captain Roald Amundsen in an in
-erview at Christiania on this poin
says:
such a position is nonsense. Til
magnetic pole is situated on the Amer
can side and it is quite impossibl
hat DIR. Cook could have been drive
10 far from his planned route. I know
DR.. Cook TO be absolutely discreet an
1t will be necessary to awai
his arrival at Copenhagen for tn
Iacts.r
London Papers Skeptical
The London newspapers are no
convinced by the narrative. an
persist that it will be necessary Z
await more details and reports. The
ire unable to conceive how a tas
which has beaten the ablest polar ex
olorers provided with everything tina
money could purchase could have bee
achieved in such a seemingly offhan
md unprecedented manner and wit
luch ease and quickness. At the sam
.ime they pay tributes Of admiration Z
,ook-
The Daily Telegraph says:
1T is for the moment beside tn
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03

tried for the pole, hoping to benefit by
their errors, and we certainly bene-
fted by their examples.
Il 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
Eskimo will travel 80 miles for gum
drop. His sweet tooth is the sweetest
in the world.
Now, Cook has as much nerve as
any man in the world, / guess. but he
had something besides nerve to carry
him through. I'm not trying to take
any of the credit, but ! want to say
that he had the kind of IN outfit to
take him through Cook will prove TO
the satisfaction of every fair mind that
he has done exactly what he asserts he
did
II have not heard a word from Doc
tor Cook yet,', continued Bradley, "and
/ don't expect to hear from him until
he reaches Copenhagen, but am not a
bit surprised that he has succeeded. 1t
is needless to say that I am greatly
gratifed.
Parted i'm Arctic
The last time I saw Doctor Cook
was on Christmas day, 1907, when /
shook hands with him on the. schooner
Bradley and wished him good luck.
f,, ho 10
that day he was to make his start in
the unspeakable cold of midwinter for
the pole and / to start back for more
southerly climes and finally home
How Bradley came to send an expe-
ditfon to the north pole is an interest
ing story of itself Primarily he did
not equip his schooner, which later he
turned over to Doctor Cook, for a
strictly polar expedition of discovery.
but having hunted big game in every
other quarter of the globe, and signing
for other game than lions, 1eopards and
tigers to conquer, he decided to shoot
polar bears, seals and such other game
as could be found in the northern
fringe of this continent.
Whatever were the intentions of
Bradley and Doctor Cook when they
sailed from Gloucester in the fall of
1907. their purpose crystallized when
they reached the arctic regions around
Christmas time and Bradley found that
shooting lazy and clumsy polar bears
on the ice was tame sport when COM
pared with being chased by 1000
pound rhinoceros in the jungle of
Africa. Bradley determined to come
home. and to permit Doctor Cook to
take the vessel on an expedition to
discover the, pole.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY SO
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1905
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY-Clesr; west wind; maximum
temperature 81 4 minimum, 81.
FORECAST FOR TopAY-Fsir; fog in morn
ing and night: moderate west wind. Page Is
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
SUBURBAN

Attorney de Isncey indicted for embezzle-
ment of $4,000 and falsifying accounts of pub
lie administrators. Page
oakland knights of Columbus outwitted by
bridal pair for whom charivari reception was
planned. Page 8
Oakland woman who took cat to bed with
her sustained in divorce action against hus-
bsnds counter charges. Page 8
University experts report on work of
the demonstra ton train by agricultural de-
pertinent. Page 5
". c. 7. L. meets in Alameda in annual
convention. Page S
Mrs c. KreBpel of Los Angeles wins gold
medsl at Shell Mound jubilee shoot. Page 4
Alameda women in automobile collision
with milkman narrowly escape serious in
jury Page S
OakIand's detective chief goes east and viii
inspect systems used in the principal
cities Page o
Woman artist who was Laura Foster be-
fore marriage to New York broker visits old
home. Page s
Sailor disappointed in suit for widows hand
vooes her at midnight with revolver. Page S
japanese woman accuses countrymen of
committing perjury to secure her deporta-
tion. Page s
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
Aged corte MADEIRA Millionaire
Becomes, Convict No. 1888
for One Year
Governor GilIett Refuses Par
don. Saying Punishment Is
PenaIizatiOn
Wife Bids Farewell to Prisoner
Prior to Journey to State
Penitentiary

IVTTEElAAf. B. BRADBURY,
Nv millionaire. Of oCrte. MADEIRA,
" = T.: entered within the walls OF
SAN Quentin penitentiary yesterday
there TO be :shorn, shaven, numbered
and thrust into the striped clothing
of ignoiniry-stripes which he. will
wear for a year, Governor Gillett
having handed down decision last
night refusing his petition for a par
b don. Today he. walks forth as felon
among felons. his wealth, posiitno
and age lost IN his designation for a
stwelvemonth Of Convict Number
23zs3.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
NORTH POLE

DR.. Cooks financial hacker says expedition
was carefully planned. Page L
Plans for great welcome to DR.. Cook on re
turn TO America already on foot. Page 8
Cooks success is fully credited by noted Ant
arctic explorer. Page g
United States may not claim any land found
by DR.. Cook. Page .
Admiral Melville doubts truth of DR.. Cook s
discovery OF the north pole. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
CITY

Colonel Kowalsky given banquet at Fsirmont
at which romance is suggested Page 4
William B. Bradbury, millionaire Of Corte Ma
dera. oons stripes at San Quentin. Page 1
Fillmore street improvement association TO.
fight the increase of saloons and nickelo-
deons Page 16
Property owners object to the clinic for
tuberculosis as menace to health of neigh
borhood Page is
Portals Of Towne mansion now adorn Lloyd
lakes shores Page 16
A. B. Buckner charges fraud and con
spiraty by the directors of Parlln mining
company Page
Torn letter is wife's reply to husbands plea
to return home Pager
Barber makes bill $3.50 for shaving and
gets heating from stranger on water
front. Page I6
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03

Special parade Of blue blooded cattle marks
governors day at state fair. Page 3
Hawaii merchants urge need Of ship subsidy
upon visiting congressional party. Page 8
San Francisco couple in stolen automobile
run down lad in San Jose and escape by aban-
doning car. Page
Woman fasts 81 days to cure skin disease and
reports abstinence effective. Page 8
japanese commercial delegates perfect plans
10 investigate various phases of American
business Page 8
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
POLITICAL

Municipal convention of union labor party is
organized with William II. Hagerty as
chairman. Page 5
Francis j. Heney club continues TO secure
signatures on his petition independent
didste for district attorney. Page 5
Indications are that there will be only
ballot for chairman when republican county
vention organizes tonight. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
EASTERN

E. H. Hartman adds 70 vast estate at
Arden by the purchase of adjoining Taylor
farm. Page 3
Cunard liner Iusitana breaks record by land
ing in New Nork' four days from Queens
town. Page 3
Bey becomes entsnged in guy ropes Of bal
loon at Syracuse Ind, and is lifted 1900
feet. Page 8
New York woman inyents seroplane which she
says outclasses French contestants. Page 3
Secretary Of War Dickinson appears in court
in behalf Of chauffeur accused Of violating
speed laws. Page 3
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
EDITORIAL

Bslhnger will have to face the music Page
Conquest Of north pole-perhsps. Page 6
Schwerin's real reason easy to guess. Page 6
Changed methods in politics. Page G
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
FOREIGN

Six hundred natives perish in food that deFas-
ts tes southeast portion Of Java. Page
curtlss. American aviator, given dinner in
Paris py' Ambassador and Mrs. White. Page 4
Town Of Tuie, with 1000 inhabitants. wiped
ont by Mexican food. Page 3
SPORTS
Homer Rutherford's mare Josephine wins the
2.o7 pace after i've heats at state fair
grounds. Page III
Referee Eddie Smith pays an official visit to
Jack Johnson's camp. Page 10
Betting on the North End clubs fights opens
at money Page 10
Detroit again beats Boston and makes a clean
sweep Of the series. Page 10
Miss Hager Of San Francisco defeats Mrs.
Mum OF New York in Del Monte golf
contest. Page 10
state league scores-stocktOn 4. Oakland 2:
Sacramento /, Fresno Q. Page 10
simon Kenton wins American pacing derby at
grand circuit meet Page IL
Pitching of Cooper wins the game for the
stockton outlaws. Page 10
Security OF Koenigsberg string destroyed after
collision with watering cart. page III
Coast league scores-osklsnd g, Los Angeles
o: Vernon l. Portland o; San Francisco Z,
Sacramento o. Page 10
Racetrack msnipulstors in the northwest
clean up considerable money by advance
informal ton. Page IL
MARINE
Captain cottman will retire today from com
mand Of the armored cruiser California and
Captain Henry T Mayo VIII take charge in his
place. Page Is
SOCIAL
City society folk receive news of marriage Of
Miss Hess Pringle and William Morris Houghton
In East Baldwin. Me- Page 6
LABOR
The San Francisco typographical union will
start campaign to secure the International con-
vention for San Francisco in l9l1s Page IL
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03

ContInued on rage 3. column 2
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
Dispatches Torpedo Boat to Es-
cort DiscOverer of North
Pole to Copenhagen
SCIENTISTS AWAIT DATA
GATHERED BY TRAVELLER
Noted Astronomer Describes
Conditions Probably Found
by Cook
AMERICANS FEAT TERMED
GREATEST OF CENTURY
Especial Dispatch to The Call

IOPcCiuI LISPuttH % TIC NuItI
r ONDON, Sept. Sir Robert
i Ball, former astronomer of the
royal observatory. now probes
sor of astronomy at Cambridge uni
versity and one of the most distin-
guished British scientists, has writ
ten the following statement for The
Call on what the discovery of the
north pole means:
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-03
MARINE
LABOR

The San Francisco typographical union will
start campaign to secure the International con
venticn for San Francisco in islis Page II
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
w. H. Bowen.

To the Citizens and Voters of Bruins
wick:
Upon solicitation Of many of my
friends I hereby announce my can
didacy for alderman from the third
ward and respectfully ask your sup
port at the approaching white pri-
mary. Complimented two years ago
by the election TO this office have
endeavored to be faithful and loyal in
the administration of the same. ad-
vocating always everything that was
for the welfare and upbuilding of
Brunswick. Should be reelected
promise. as in the past. to discharge
my duties fearlessly. honestly and
to the best Of my ability.
Very respectfully,
L. Ludwig
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
1909 TAX NOTICE.. 1909.

For the purpt OF collecting the
state and county taxes of 1909, /
VIII be at the following named pre-
cincts on dates named. to-wit:
st. simons-sept. s7, Oct. -5. and
MSv. %. W'ETyN
sterling-Sept. 2s, Oct. 20, and
Nov. 25.
Bladen-sopt. 2s. Oct. 81 and
Nov. %.
Broolsman-sept. 80. Oct. 2S. and
Nov 30.
All intervening dates to December
~. at court house. If qualified, you
may register at time of paying taxes.
n. ]. Read,
Tax Collector Glynn County.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
Both Bows Saved.

Louis Boon, leading merchant of
Norway, Mich, writes: THE bottles
of Foley's Honey and Tar absolutely
cured my boy of severe cough, and
neighhor's boy, who was so i'll with
cold that the doctors gave him up,
was cured by taking Foley's Honey
and Tar" Nothing else is as safe
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
ALDERMANIc AMNouNcemeNrs.

To the Voters of Brunswick:
At the request of numerous friends
] announce myself as a candidate for
a.-erman from the second ward, sub
ject to the white primary. If elected
! shall use my best efforts to ad-
vance the interests of the city.
will appreciate the support of my
friends and the voters generally.
Very respectfully,
w. n. Bowen.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Every dealer can say the candies n
sells are best, but only one can prove
it. One pound of Nunnally's will
prove that they are the best. Sold
culy at Fearrington's.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
First Methodist Church

Preaching services at IL a. m. and
$50 p. m. Morning subject: "The
Fruit Of Righteousness and Wisdom. !"
evening subject: "A movable Relig-
on. Sunday school at $50 p. m.
Prayer service on Wednesday evening
at 7.3O p. m. Young and old will find
at all Of these services a cordial well
come. = sit-> -
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
Mekendree Methods.

Services conducted by the pastor at
II a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Excellent
music. Sunday-schooI at $50 d. m.
General midweek prayer meeting on
Wednesday at 7.S0 p. m. Special
ch-idren's service Friday at $3.50 n. m.
All services less than sixty minutes.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
First Rantist chureh

Services at IL a. m. and 7.30 D. m
preaching by the pastor at both ser
vices. Sunday school. Philathea and
Baraca classes at 3.30 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 7.3O p. m. All
visitors and strangers are assured q
cordial welcome at all these services.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
Application for Leave to Sell Lane

Georgia-Glynn County.
Notice is hereby given that the mn
dersigned has applied to the ordiael y
of said county for leave to sell the
land belonging to the estate Of Eliza
Stewart, deceased, for the payment OF
debts and to make distribution. said
application will be heard at the reg
ular term of the court of ordinary for
said county, to be held on the first
Monday in November, 1909
This 9Th day of October, 1909.
w. A. Stewart,
Administrator upon the estate Of eliza
Stewart.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Brushing your teeth is more than {
matter Of toilet. It's tooth insurance
therefore use a good brush from
Fearrington's.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10
At THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian chureh.

On Sunday morning Rev. F. D
Thomas win preach on Heb. 1872
Looking Into Jesus" At 7.3O D. m
the subject viii be THE Holy Scrip.
lures: Revelation and Inspiration"
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

At the solicitation Of many friends
and citizens, | announce my candi-
dacy as an alderman from the fourth
ward. subject to the primary, and for
my platform ! refer to my past record
in council. Respectfully.
J. w. Wood.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

DR.. Joerger's pills, powders and
preparations at Nanney & Co., oppo-
site the Oglethorpe.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Williams Bros. Co.'s Sweet Midget
Pickles are extra fine. ASK your qrocer
for them.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Julieth Meal is water ground. The
corn is thoroughly cleaned before
grinding.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

rive dollar tickets for $3.50 at Cafe
oyal.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

! Take your wife or best girl to din
ner at the Cafe Royal today. The
quality of the focd will sure please
you.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Don't forget the great removal sal
Of Hoffman Bros. Goods are going
without respect TO cost prices.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Use Blue k4bbon Milk and hele
Findley down the trust.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

For all purposes for which milk is
used Blue Ribbon Milk is the milk;
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Riee-we are headquarters for rice.
See our new lines, The Downing Co.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

For the baby. Blue Ribbon Milk. 10c
can. ls.srsWWWWWW
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Blue Ribbon Milk. Americas bes.
milk, 10c can.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Rob Roy Flour still leads in quality.
The Brunswick news., 1909-10-10

Tax Collector Glynn County.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
JUST AN ANTEQUATED LAW
N, Real Foundation for Sir About
 Checks Less Than $i.

Some days ago a rasber seusa- tional article went the reu ds to the effect tn the recent Congress had passed A law making is crime punishable bg a heagS penalty to issue bai k check Ger an amount less than Sl. This created a good deal of criticism, many papers giving much eoist- rial attention to the freak law. some pointing cut that iis pur- pose was to force the purchase of money orders, and thus increase postal revenue. Here 5 staie- ment of the mater from the Kansas City s ar:
 .'The discovery has been made re- gently that a law was passed at the time of the Civil war prohibiting the issue of checks for amounts less than S1. Presumably it was adopted to encourage the use of poslage stamps as currency at time when the govern inent was hard t.p for funds. The law is not enforced and treasury off cials in Washington say 1t is not likely to be.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
ARRANGING TO IaRIGATE.
Two Polk County Men Propose to Be
 Prepared Against Dry Weather.

Mcssers. Proctor and Raub liv- ing across Praine creek, south of the city are making estimates up. on q system of irrigation to be completed by next season; the former has a I'd flow of water ia the creek which can be damed and turned upJn his level bottom the latter has a well alf3idtng a strong stream in the dryest sea- son. Either fetis assured that he has an ample supply of water 10 iuigate three CT four acres.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
TO STUDY A BATTLING DISEASE
A Child Taken to Kansas University Hospital for Treatment for
 lnfantile Paralysis.


 Kansas City, Oct. l4.-That infantiie pal alysis may be studied and checked q baby suffering from that disease. which has almost become an epidemic in Kansas, has been brought to the University of Kansas hospital In Rosedale for treatment.. The child is nearly two years old and his parents, are MT. and Mrs. C. II. Clark of To- peka
 The medical authorities of the state are much alarmed over the spread of the disease. Mere than so cases have been reported in lS counties and there have heea 20 deaths. Tests with animals and fowls are now being carried on at the hospital with view to the discovery of q cure or proven. tive.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
FEDERAL AID TOR KEY WEST
War Department Will Help in Caring for the Homeless in the
 Stricken City.

Key West. Fla, Oct. lf.--Hundreds of homeless are still roaming the streets, hungry and with little pros pect of shelter Fortunately the wealth CT is warm and there Is little physical suffering.
 The war department has instructed the commandant of tho coast artillery companies 10 aid the city authorities in every possible way ard tents ant bedding win be distributed by the sol. dlers.
 No estimate can be given Of the nnancial lcss. but 1t is believed | will be between s2,ooo,ooo and ssoeooeo.
 Martial law continues. anu Jaiis are filled to oyerlowing with l7oters.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
NEGRO ATTORNEY
 CANNOT PRACTICE
Fort Smith Police Judge Refuses to Allow Black Lawyer to Appear in City Court Chancellor
 Upholls Him.

Fort Smith, Get. l3.-W hen a negro attorney appeared in the police ceurt this morning for the purpose If extending a client, Pc ice Judge Wos staan refuse u 70 q Low him 10 practice in the eity court. Il action created much ment among the mem bers of the bar, the majority of whom are s utterrers, who yig- oscusly mmended the police iuit
 Chancellor Bourland, upon nearing of ffe stand taken by Ju g. Wosstman. stated publicly that the negro in question, CT any other negro would rot be allowed to practice in lis ( ,ufl. h the ev q, that an ln- junction should De secured from big gher court, the chancellor said that lie would resign before he would sit on the bench ard listen to the arguments of negro.
 The negro attorney is named Parker, and recently came here from TexArkana He has had one case in the Circuit court, de- fsnding negro charged with rob- bery His ellen. received a sen- teu1e Of ten years in she peniten- tiary, while his accomplice, de feud q by white altoTu ', re- ceiyed but five years.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
Farm for Sale.

Good 49-scre fruit farm 10 miles southeast ot Mena. 2 l-2 miles .as' oi Cove. good roads; IS acres ID culiisa ion, 4 acres Tn bearing orcnard. l2 acre n stra wbeiries. sooa 4room ffaiu hoases paipted ana pspefed, stern cave, batns a1d other out hou es. good gar
 uen' spring of fiue water $500 eash will tnv this ideal little : uatry homz il taken at once rze \. P. Fuitou. Cove. or nts isigg of IIa,fis'd. Al }
The Mena weekly star., 1909-10-21
SELECTED STRONG
 LIGHT COM MISSION
c;,v Council Naaes Msa or Improve m,ut Board to Take Up Question of City 0w ing It's Light
 ing PIaet-

The ci ' council met ia al t; urned session Wed day night ,ar tlie purpose of eiec;ing tic members ot the nprovsm nt R,,ra 10 handle the muliSip ? I lighting pr D 'on.
 As the qarssion involves ths sale of m my thous srd do l''s' worth of ponds for she lurpes Q Q es,ablishing an electric lighti < nl,ut. or the purchase T the nlant of the M Ia Eject ic Ligh ,,ompany, which right the cl ? b ,s under it's franchise. ihe III m- hers oi the council seemed to lly aside all thou hts except the SC lection of mn capable of dis charging such duties iu manner 10 the best interest of the city. This resulted in the passing of a resolution Il ming .lossph Rob ert. q. l.. Lochridge and En oene Cox as he three me mb rs ot The improvement board This action was not finally passed cver either, until from the couocll ch,m5er each of these gentlemen had be n commu llc t-i win bs { lephoue and bis prem s se- cured to accept ths posiilou l. took some hard h gang "a al most every ( SC to ge shs aecept- auce of ,he p si,ioa. Vi hin ten days the newly eiec;ei m mbsrs of this board must qasliiY and take tn. oath of life
 When organized the first dns , of the board will b 10 esiim lte the cost of securing a 'igh irg pant, through the employment of experts.
 Theu would come the appoint m.nt oi the board oi appraisers to assess the ben fits and the ls- suing and selling If the bonds.