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The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
NORTH POLE REACHED.
Or. Cook, American, Realizes Ex-
plorers' Dreams.

Or. Cook, American, Realizes Ex
pIorers' Dreams.
al told Etukishook and Ahweish
(the accompanying Esklmos) that
we had reached the Great NALL
Everywhere We turned was south.
BY single step we could pass from
one side Of the earth to the other;
from midday to midnight. A. last
the flag hoated to the bree>es Z. che
pole. Il was April -, 1908 The
temperature wac minus 80 cent?
grade, barometer 1888, latitude 80.
A. for the longitude, it was nothing.
] as II was but word."-Dr. Fred
erick A. Cook as he stood q. the
pole.
Paris-The Paris edition Of the
New York Herald this morning pub
fishes a signed statement from Dr.
Frederick A. Cook, which is dated
Hans Egede, Lerwick. Wednesday"
on his experiences in tho Alotic re-
gions.
After prolonged fight with IA
mine and frost" says DR.. Cook. we
have at last succeeded in reaching
the North pole. A new highway. with
an interesting strip of animated ma
ture. has been explored and big game
haunts located, which will delight
spOrtsnen and extend the Esquimo
horizon.
Land has been discovered on
which rests the earths northermost
rocks. A triangle OF 10000 square
miles has been cut out of the ter
restrial unknown.
THE expedition was the outcome
OF a summer cruise in the Arctic seas
on the schooner Bradley. which ar
rived at the limits of navigation in
Smith sound late in August, 1907.
Here conditions were found favorable
Tor launching venture to the pole
}. X. Bradley literally supplied from
his vessel suitable provisions for To-
cal use. My own equipment for
served we'll for every
purpose OF Arctic travel. Many
EskImOs had gathered on the Green
land shores at Annatoak for the win
ter bear hunt. Immense quantities Of
meat had been collected and about
the camp were plenty of strong dogs
The combination was lucky, for there
was good material for equipment.
All that was required was con-
arranged for at a point
only 700 miles from the boreal cen
ter. A house and Worship were
built of packing boxes by willing
hands and this northernmost tribe |
Of go people set themselves to the |
problem OF devising suitable outfit. !
Before the end of the long winter !
night We were ready for the enter
Prise and plans had been matured to |
orce new route over Grinnell land |
lorthward along it's coast out to-
ward the polar sea.
The campaign opened with a few
parties being sent over the
American shores to explore the way
md seek the game hauntS Their
mission was only partly successful
because of the storms. At sunrise
If 1903 February 19) the main ex-
'edition embarked on its voyage to
he pole. 1t consisted of eleven men
nd 1O3 dogs. drawing eleven heavily
aden sledges. The expedition left
he Greenland shore and pushed west
Yard over the troubled ice of Smith
ound. The gloom of the long night
'as relieved only by a few hours of
aylight. The chill of the winter WAS
cit at its worst. As We crossed the
Fights of Ellesmere sound to the
'acitic slope the temperature sank to
minus SO cent!grade. Several dogs
ere frozen and the men suffered
evereiy. but We soon found the game
'ails along which the way was easy.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Mint Is Not Very Active.

Washington-Tfe month of August
was a decidedly inactive one for the
minis of the United States. the
monthly coinage statement issued
Wednesday by the min. bureau OF
the treasury department showing that
only $294.790 was coined during the
last month.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
RECEPTION FOR THE EXPLORER,
His Homecoming to Ee an Event OF
National importance.

New ICTk.-Preparations are afoot
here to make the homecoming OF d..
Frederick A. Cook an event OF ma
tional and possibly international i'm
pOrtance. If the plans outlined by the
members OF the Arctic club are car
ried out, the welcome home which
DR.. Cook will receive in New York
will be an ovation in which city.
state and nation will take part, while
prominent explorers-Cook's former
rivals-frOm all parts OF the globe
will gather to pay their personal
tribute to his achievement.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08

St. Louis, Mo-All new territory
discovered by DR.. Frederick A. Cook
when he reached the north pole will
belong to the United States by right
of discovery. according to the Rev. c.
NJ. Charropin. s. j.. professor of
astronomy at st. Louis university.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Cattle Must Be Tested.

State Veterinarian IucknieS sent
cut TO exhibitors Of thoroughbred cat
tie at the state fair copies of the quar-
antine laws. together with statement
that all cattle sold at the fair must
be examined and given the tubercu-
losiS test.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Union Depot Proposal.

The Burlington railroad has made
a proposition to- the city council in
depot for the use of all roads if it can
make the proper terms. 1t wants
nothing from the city except the ordi-
nance permitting construction.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Lord De Clifford Killed,

LondOn.-Jack Southwell Russell
Lord De Clifford, was killed in an
automobile accident at Bamber. near
Brighton. His car collided with an
other vehicle and turned turtle and
Lord De Clifford was instantly killed.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
After the Mix Dealers.

State Food Commissioner Mains
sent out deputies into the byways OF
Lincoln and gathered in thirty-four
samples OF milk from various milk
dealers. The samples were tested and
showed M well
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Aurora Man Gets Place.

Fritz Hoefer of Aurora has been APP
pointed a member OF the board OF OPP
tometry in place of Max Egge of Grand
Island. The term is for three years
and dates from August IS.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Bryan Helps Unveil Shaft.

Waterloo. Ill-The centennial of the
Bethel Baptist church. the first Pro
testant church in Illinois, founded
by the Rev. James Lemon. ST., near
here. was celebrated Wednesday. W.
J. Bryan was one of the speakers.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
voLivA WANTS OUT OF JAIL.
Dowie's Successor Secures Writ Of
HakeuS Corpus.

Chicago-Wilbur Glenn Voliva, Sue
ceSSor 10 the late John Alexander
Dowie as head of the Christian Ca
thOlic church in Zion, and who is now
in jail for failure to pay judgme ut
OF $4,000, obtained by a former men,
Der of the church on a charge of libel,
obtained a writ of habeus corpus from
Judge Seaman here. The writ is
made returnable Friday.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Bids for State Buildings.

The state board OF public lands and
buildings opened bids for the construc-
ton of two buildings at Beatrice and
one at Hastings and rejected all bids
because they were too high compared
with the appropriations.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Hartman is lmproyinu Daily.

New York;. H. Hartman, who is
resting at his home in Arden after
treatment at the German baths, vas
in communication with his office in
this city Thursday. 1t was stated that
his condition is improving daily.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Back Into the Treasury.

That portion of the appropriation of
the legislature OF 1907 which has not
been spent has iapsed into the state
treasury. The sum is not large.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Father of Thirty-sioilt.

Indiana, Pa.-Thirty-eight children
mourn the death OF their father, John
". Miller, aged &c years, who died
here at the county home. where he
has been an inmate for several years.
Nh Miller was married four times.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
e5,c0c,oo ACRES OF LAND.
Enlarged Homestead Act of Last
Congress Opens Vast Territory.

MISUNDERSTANDING to a state
ment issued by the secretary of the
interior almost 65,C00,00O acres have
been designated as subject to entry
under the enlarged homestead act of
the last congress. providing under
specified conditions for the appropria-
ton of 800 acres under the bone
stead law instead of 16O acres as
heretofore.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
When the Umbrella Took Fire

Thomas Simpson. the Detroit MALE
able iron man, is a grave and digniiied
person. but once he made joke
He was sitting with party of
friends, one of whom was smoking an
enormous cigar. The friend had diff
Guilty i'll keeping the cigar going. and
by his repeated lightings had frazzled
the end of il until it was about twice
Its original size. But he kept bravely
at it,
Suddenly Simpson began to laugh
What are you laughing at, Tom
asked another member of the party
Il was wondering what Jim would
do when that umbrella he is smoking
begins to blaze he said-Saturday
Evei:ing Post.
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED.
BY Boiling Grease-Skin All Came on
One Side Of Face and Head
Thought Her Disfigured for Life.
Used cuticura: No Scar Lea.

my baby was sitting beside tho
fender and We were preparing the
breakfast when the frying pan full Of
boiling grease was upset and It went all
over one side Of her face and head.
Some one wiped the scald with
towel, pulling the entire skin of. We
took her to DOCTOR He tended her
a week and gave me some stuff to put
on. But it all festered and I thought
the baby was disfgured for life. I
used about three boxes OF Cuticura
Ointment and it was wonderful how
1t healed. In about five weeks it was
better ard there wasn't mark to tell
where the scald had been. Her skin
is just like velvet. Mrs. Hare, /,
Henry ST., South Shields, Durham,
England, March 90. 1905"
Potter Drug s Chem Corp. Sole Props, Bo,;or-
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08
Taft 70 Visit Alaska.

Beverly, MaSS.-President Taft. in
bidding goodbye TO Walter Ely Clark,
who is to be inaugurated at Juneau
as governor of Alaska, October ], an
nounced that he probably would visit
the far northwestern territory next
summer
The Columbus journal., 1909-09-08

judge gives Hamer 1i.517 and Fawcett
1914. but this does not include Doug
las. Sheridan. Deuel. or Wheeler coun-
ties The official count for Douglas
has not yet been received. but the I'M
official gives Fawcett 2.S3l and Hamer
1859. This makes the count 1915
for Eawcett and 1886 for HamcT. or q
lead for Fawcett of 500 votes and with
three counties yet to hear from.
Holm Hirst. principal of school at
Kaukakee. H.. slipped at the roller
skating rink in Norfolk and has TWO
broken bones in his left ankle as a re-
suit.
II. F. Boldenow. father OF Ellen Bold
enow. who was found dead on the
Bloomfield. May s, was arrested by
Pini;ertol detective and taken to Cen
ter for his preliminary hearing. The
arrest followed a statement alleged to
have been made TO the detective by
another member OF the Roldeuow fam
lily Boidenow is I: farmer living seven
miles northwest Of Bloomfield.
The officers o. the Fremont aerie OF !
Eagles estimate that nearly POO of the |
members will attend the national con- |
:entiOn in Omaha September 10 Sec !
rotary Christensen is anxious to have |
R large delegation go to the metropolis /
N order that Fremont may have q
nance 20 secure the prize for having
he largest lodge representation in the
parade.
Mrs. Blanche Fulsome OF Lincoln.
"ho has been visiting her parents in
lexington. Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Sutlief
became demented. She be-
anne so violent that Sheriff Whaley
vas called to take her into custody.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

MIR. Aldrich thinks cotton textiles
need much higher protection but that
4 merely nominal duty will suffice
'or the glove industry. Mr.. Payne
kinks the cotton goods schedule Is
entirely too high, aad that the New
England mills pilling up profits at
he rate OF sixty per cent. n year.
are in need OF less, instead OF more
protection; at the same time. how
'ver, he Is decidedly OF the opinion
hat gloves and mittens should re-
eeive more fostering care at tho
hands OF a benehcent government
The simple explanation OF the differ
nee Of opinion between these two
gentlemen is this.
The State which Mr.. Aldrich repre-
ents abounds In cotton mills. but
has no glove factory; New York. for
which Mr.. Payne speaks, has the
largest glove manufacturing cstab-
lishment in America. Virginiaa-
Pilot.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

There is one provision OF the AL
dlich version OF the Tariff which
goes beyond placing the pockets OF
the multitude at the mercy OF the
interests and actually subjects the
public health to contribution IN
eagerness to aggrandize the clients
or the standpat Senators. During
the war Of secession the civilized
world stood aghast at the inhumani-
~ of the Washington government
which placed qulnine and other
medicines on the contraband list. Yet
now we have our national legisla-
ture deliberately trebling the duty
on mosquito netting, step which
will result in more than doubling
the cost to the public OF procuring
the most effective safeguard against
a pest which is also the transmitter
OF pestilence. The New Orleans
Times Democrat protests that this
provision might we'll be called Alec
dana, a tribute of blood from which
thousands will suffer in discomfort
in loss OF sleep and possible physical
injury, turned over, as they will be,
to the mercies Of blood-sucking mos
quitoes, that some other bloOd-suck-
e.s may make more dollars and dou-
bic their profits by the almost pro-
hibitive duty of $50 per cent. Nay
moro. "a tho rppgp,ftnac ar. 81.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
lows THIS?

We offer One Hundred dollars re-
ward for any case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
ure. +. J. CHENEY & Co,
Toledo. Ohio
We, the undersigned have known
f j. Cheney for the last Is years
nj believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and IA
ncially able TO carry out any obll-
cations made by his firm.
WA14DTNG, KTNNAN e. MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
ally. acting directly upon the blood
nd mucous surfaces OF the syst EN-.
Testimonials sent free Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Halls family pills for consti-
patton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
A 8. Thorn ct ais. Plaintiff
va I'm ch1uPprv

A 8. Thorn ct ais. Plaintiff
vs.. In chaneery.
Princeton Brick and Lumber Corpo-
ration ct ais, defendants.
Commissioner office, Bluefield
West Virginia, on the 9Th day of
July. 1909.
The parties In the suit OF A. s.
Thorn, ct ais, plaintiffs, VI. Princeton
Brick and Lumber Company, a corpo-
ration, ct ais, defendants, will take
notice that on the 9Th day OF Aug
use, 1909, at tho Office of A. M. SUIT
ton In tho town OF Princeton. West
Virginia, I will proceed TO execute
the decree rendered in said cause by
tbs Circuit Court of Mercer county,
on the 3rd day OF June, 1909, when
and where, they are Requires to at
tend with such books, papers vouch-
ers and evidence, as Will GABLE me
to comply with the said order of
Court.
JAS. S. KAHLE,
Commissioner of the Circuit Court
of Mercer County.
6-13-20-27.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
For the first time

ever was before. For the first time
in American history every great
newspaper OF the dominant party is
m revolt against the false leadership.
\nl East and West, throughout the
land. there Is ominOus anger spread
.ng among the people that forecasts a
Confirmation OF the warning by the
President fortnight ago:
Unless the Republican party lives
Pop TO it's promises and the eXpecta-
ton OF the people. there is no doubt
that 1t will be- relegated to the posi-
ton of the minority opposition.
We do not believe that even glim-
mer OF comprehension has come to
me plant Senate followers OF AL
drich OF the bitter contempt with
which they are regarded by loyal Re
publicans throughout the land. Sena-
Tor Gore. the blind man from Okla
Aoma. whose record OF high ability.
| consistency and fidelity to principle
'as been the brilliant exception prov
ing the rule OF Democratic impo-
tcnce. remarked when Aldrich's eco
monte atroclty was being rushed to
final passage:
Mary had one lamb. and II fol-
| lowed her TO school one day; the
chairman OF the finance committee
has nifty lambs. anu they follow him
very day"
4 happy phrase, The sheep are
In the fold, penned in plain view sc
hat 90,O00.0O0 of Americans car
see their blackness. And resting
after his tolls is Shepherd Aldrich
shepherd, indeed, is his proper title
For the word Instantly suggests the
shepherds coatrol OF the crook.
But Aldrich has done one good
thing. He has given honor whore
1t is due. He has put the splendid
distinction of his disapproval npon
the ten men TO whom the honesty
and decency of the Republican party
now look with gratitude and glad
moss.
The names of those ten who fought
the good fight for the people and
real Republica1ism. and against pre-
latory privilege and betrayal OF the
party faith should not be forgotten
Bcveridge. OF Indiana; Brlstow, OF
Kansas; Brown and Burkett, OF Ne
braska; Cl1pp and Nelson. OF Min
nesota; Crawford. OF South DAKOTA.
Cummlns and DOlliver. of Iowa. and
La Toilette, OF Wisconsin. are the
men who have risked their political
'ortunes to uphold the principles and
the pledges OF the party. They de-
serve the highest honor. And they
have received Il. For Aldrich has
denounced them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
TO RATTLE
BABY AWAY

New Albany. Ind. July 15.-M Nom
beers Of the New Albany Board of
Charities and Correction and other
residents OF New Albany were shock
ed 10 see circulars distributed
drought the streets of the city an
1ouncing that on Friday night the
management OF one OF the moving
picture theatres would give away
a I've baby 20 the patron Of the show
holding the winning ticket II was
sn' forth in the advertisement that
'h' mother Of the baby f. poor. and
wants 90 give her baby away 10 some
.'rna who vii care for g. n also
.t'ei MAT th- mother and child
to4'i Dr. at tho show. where tho
baby could bo SEEM and n The pore
Fn winning Or j.d not want fo tara
... aabE would Do. otherwise 1ls.
n.i nf Th. R.y Prank Ormaa
arf other nsmIsrs oy mo
Charity aHj Correction Society have
H..u r.FH.tarr uf fhr matter and
300 Nl f. l1f taU fo trr affair
II a.aI. H. Um.t a
fHa n.. JOB
t.0 rI.Ht ar.
.H. uf .t. rdHu. ana
0nHI Oh. Do. permitted No. nE.
H.Ho BOZ obs eauFbtae com
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
TT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

The California fruit growers are
finding that II pays TO advertise.
Two years ago they began through
their exchange systematic cam
paign of advertising their products.
On the first experiment. I'm publicity
they spent $1,000. 1t proved so sue
cessful hat last year they spent
$4,000 and this year they have APP
rTopriated $4,000 10 be expended
'n headl.ning the good qualities of
California fruit Evidently the re-
suits are amply justifylng the out
-Courier-Journal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

Reported indications of n success
full coke merger in the Conaellsville
district are received with gratilica-
tirn by local concerns who claim that
such a deal will add Impetus to the
coke business in the West Virginia
fields.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
WANTED: Five thousand men az

Five thousand men and
women. l guarantee to remove
corns, bunions and ingrowing toe
nails, without pain, cutting or
bleeding or without the use of
medicine in one minute. Under
stand, II any pain no charge /
will be here for one week only.
Make calls 20 amy part Of the city.
Telephone 66J. Price 25 cents
each. Cowboy Corn Doctor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

When the good ladies of town
begin TO take an interest in civic af-
fairs good results are bound to fol
low.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
WITH THE STATE PRESS.

In the New York stock exchange
business Is done in accordance with
the reports of the health OF T.. II.
lIar. imam. Post Chronicle.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

1t was only bluff anyway. That
tax OF two per cent. on the profits
of corporations was not intended to
be collected and already it has been
o. dered cut in two. If it is not
wiped out of the bill entirely. just
watch and see If 1t is not declared
unconstitutional or repealed before
any tax is paid under it's provision.
The corporations must be protected
ana they cant be protected and tax
ed at the same time Parkersburg
sentinel,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

FOR SALE--A Water Motor. Cheap
to quick cash buyer. Apply to
n. II. Hoyle, Business Mgr. Blue
field Evening Lea Ter 7-14-1Ot.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

Now that there is an upward ten
dency i'm the times let's boost Blue
fell a bit it pays
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

The rain came just i'm time to
prevent dog days from being dry
The outlook for abundant crops was
never better, and there IL more
ground under cultivation in this
state this year than for a long time
past. With the granaries well stock
ed the people won't starvc, that's
cel tain. West Virginian.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

IOST:-A class pin OF green de-
Sign with the monogram b. c. S,
Cincinnati. Liberal reward IL return
Ell to Cecil Lilly. Ct.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

II Livingstone had been Roose-
welt. Stanley would have had cinch
in finding him. The noise would be
heard afar, Charleston Gazette.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

Trains on the railroads are never
allowed to run ahead OF time. why
should it be different with cars on
electric lines? 1t looks as though
to have 1t so would result I'm loss OF
traiic. The man who misses his con-
.aection by his conveyance being too
soon is apt to get the habit OF walk
ing, isn't he? State Journal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

WANTED:-Five Sales Ladies' dur
Ing our 10 days Semi-Annual
Sale. Apply tomorrow.
THORNTON CLOTHING 90.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
WANTED.

Pupils for Violin. Mandolin and
Guitar. by PROF. L. ID. Scheenmaum,
graduate viollnist. Years ~ cXp, r
fence. Phone S9S or caro- Of Duyan
Music Co. 10 Prlnco.on avenue,
Blueneld. w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15

The Fidelity & Casualty pays its
claims. Let me show you list OF
satisfied policy-holders 70 whom
claims have been paid, ana who likes
this company's methods OF doing
business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-07-15
WANT

Money 10 Lend on Real Estate.
j.. j. HOLLAND.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-16
William Howard Taft.

The yellow journals and their yell
low correspondents continue to annoy
the public by attempting to compare
Tafts six months in the presidency
with Roosevelt's seven and a half
years in the same Office. But the
American people are growing to be pa
tient. At least more patient than gen.
eral appearances would indicate.
President Taft is discharging every
duty in accordance with his best judg-
ment He is not acting hastily. nor
will he do so. He is a man of cour-
age. AS a lawyer he ranks among the
best in America. He cannot be fooled,
nor can he be driven. He Is one of
the bravest men ever in public life
in our country He is President of the
United States and he will hold the
Office to the best OF his ability, regard
less of a second term. He realizes,
doubtless that ii Is great honor,
as we'll as a great opportunity. to be
President for one term. But we pre-
dict that he will have a second term.
The people will come to take his true
measure. They will come to find out
that the busybodies who are having so
much to say In regard to the presi-
dency are doing those things because
they have nothing else to do. No
man need apologize for President Taft.
-Des Moines Capital