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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
DO YOU WANT TO LIVE
TO Be 100 YEARS OLD?
Then Don't Drink Sweet Milk
and Don't Take Drugs.

That is the advice of Dr.. William
Peter of Des Moines. He is now nine
ty-seven years old and looks to be
but sixty, and has two sisters who
have passed the century mark, one of
them being 116 years old. They have
lived to that age by following the
above rules.
Both rules are directly opposite to
what physicians generally advise,
but DR.. Peter is ninety-seven years old
now and has followed these rules and
that ought to be some argument.
Furthermore, DR.. Peter sets at
naught much of the other advice of
the physicians. For instances, he
chews tobacco and drinks whisky and
believes good coffee is all right. He
drinks two cups of good coffee every
morning for breakfast.
DR.. Peter is physician and is still
practicing medicine in Des Moines.
He claims he will live to be at least
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
FARMER MURDERED IN
BED AS HE SLEEPS
Charles Murrow Slain by I'm.
known Assassin at His Home
! Near Des Moines.

r. HARLES e. MURROW, aged
II. twenty-five, unmarried, and a
prominent farmer and dairyman
living mile east of the state
fair grounds, Des Moines, was muir
dered in his bed while he slept, and
although three men have been appre
hended by the police on suspicion,
the crime is as much of a mystery as
ever.
Murrow comes from a prominent
family and was in partnership with
his brother, Ben Murrow, who was
married two years ago to Miss Eta
Lowe, one of the bellies of the country.
side.
AS far as evidence goes, there has
been no family trouble and each
brother carried $4,000 life insurance
for the others benefit.
Ben Murrow was awakened by q
shot and discovered the lamp, which
was always left burning in the next
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

Furthermore, 1t afforded me chance
to test every article of equipment in
actual field work. and. above all. after
n hard campaign of this kind could
select with some chance of success the
most likely winners for the final race
over the circumpolar sea.
A compact was made with the little
men of the farthest north to push the
venture into the boreal center. When
it was noiscd about at Etah that prepa-
rations were in progress to try for the
pole most of the men on board the
yacht volunteered to serve.
Captain Bartlett, skipper of the John
r. Bradley, said that he also would
like to stay; but, if compelled to re-
turn. he required at least cook and
an engineer to take the yacht back to
Newfoundland.
The situation was eased when the
captain was told that but one man was
wanted. No group Of white men could
possibly match the Eskimo in his own
element. The willing hands of tribe
of 250 people We're at my disposal.
More help was not required.
But companion and a general over
seer was in demand for this post.
Rudolph Francke was selected. An
nootok was to be the base of opera.
lions.
But there is no harbor near this vii
lage to facilitate a rapid landing Of
supplies. and to hasten the departure
nf hn hor hNr rd
everything for the polar campaign WAS
brought on deck while the vessel was
still at anchor in Etah. and below all
was prepared for the expected storms
of the return voyage.
Starting For Annootok.
Late in the evening of Sept the
entire village of Etah was taken
aboard. the anchor was tripped. and
soon the Bradley's bow put out on the
waters of Smith sound for Annootok,
The night was cold and clear. bright
ened by the charm of color. The sun
had just begun TO dip under the north
ern horizon. which marks the end of
the summer double days of splendor
and begins the period Of storms lead.
ing into the long night. Early in the
morning we were off Annootok.
The weather was now changed. A
strong wind came from the sea. With
shallow water. unknown rocks and
much ice drifting about no comfortable
berth could be found for the yacht. II
the overloaded decks were to be clear
ed mt all it must be done quickly.
The launch and all the dories were
lowered and filed. Eskimo boats were
pressed into service and loaded. The
boats were lowed ashore Only few
reached Annootok itself. for the vino
increased and a troublesome sea made
haste a matter of great Importance
Things were pitched ashore anywhere
on the rocks where landing could b,
found for the boats.
The splendid efficiency of the launch
proved equal to the emergency, and il
the course of about three hours all wal
safely put OIL shore in spite of threat
ening winds and forbidding seas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

Their game catch had been very
lucky. Immense catches Of meat We're
strewn along the shore. More than
hundred dogs voiced the hunt force.
with which Eskimo prosperity is
measured. and twelve long haired
wild men came out to meet us as
friends.
The wealth in food and furs of this
place fixed my determination on this
spot as base for the polar dash.
We were standing at a point within
700 miles of the pole. The strongest
force of men, the best teams of dogs
and an unlimited supply of food. com
bined with the equipment on board
the yacht. formed an ideal plant from
which to work out the campaign. The
seeming hopelessness of the task had
kind of weird fascination for me-
Many years of schooling in both polar
zones and in mountaineering would
serve useful purpose.
Conditions Right For Dash.
| Here was my chance Here was
everything necessary conveniently
|
problem was discussed with my col
league. Mr.. Bradley generously vol
unteered to land from the yacht the
food. fuel and other supplies we had
provided for local use. There was
abundant trading material to serve
as money.
My own equipment aboard for
sledge travelling could be made to
serve every purpose in the enterprise
The possible combination left abso-
lutely nothing to be desired to insure
success.
| Only good health. endurable wealth
er and workable ice were necessary
The expenditure of million dollars
could not have placed an expedition
at a better advantage. The opportu-
nifty was too good to be lost. We
therefore returned TO Etah to prepare
for the quest
| Strong efforts had been made TO
reach the pole from every available
quarter Only the angle between
Alaska and Greenland had been left
untried. In our prospective venture
we aimed to pierce this area of the
globe.
If we failed in our main effort we
would at least make a track over Il
blank spot. With the resources for
transportation which the Esliimos Of
fered hoped to carry ample supplies
over Ellosmere Land and along the
west coast of the game land.
There was reason TO suppose that
we would avoid the troublesome pack
agitaied by the Greenland currents
The ESiimos We're willing 10 trust to
the game resources of this region to
feed and fire the expedition en- route
to the lands end.
Splendid Advantages Offered.
If their faith proved correct it of
fered me a series of advantages de
MED to every other lender of polar
expeditions. for the movement would
not Only be supplied NJ the expense of
I he land which il explored. but men
and dogs would be taken Ia the battle
ground in superb training. with their
vigorous bodies nouliSlled by whole
some fresh meat. not the nnnSpnting
laboratory stuff which is usually
crowded into the unwilling stomach.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

VIII IHlS llme and G. G. DOWEI1L.
that Dowell should give him chance
to reap the benefits of his past hard
campaigns Both men think that Hull
Is running for the last time and that
they cannot afford to step aside now
for fear that new man, once in office,
would make it impossible for them to
ever get into the game. AS result,
probably all three will run, and if
they do, Hull stands the best chance
of victory and Prouty and Dowell will
divide the progressive Republican
strength.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

work and on the occasions when they
did work they were paid double time.
But still more serious is the charge
against John Stewart, now member
of the grand jury and years ago street
commissioner. He was employed as
superintendent of Laurel Hill Gem.
etery, and besides receiving $3.50 a day
as foreman, charged an equal amount
for team and driver. Hawk says he
did not furnish the driver, but that he
was paid separately. The city solic-
itor has been directed to investigate
and will probably bring the case be-
fore the grand jury. If this is done
a new juror will have to be drawn to
take Stewards place.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
Some Good Medical Advice

Throw away pills and strong cathar-
tics which are violent in action and al
ways have on hand DR.. Caldwell's Syr-
up Pepsin, which curc.; constipation
and all diseases arising from stomach,
liver and bowel troubles. 1t will cure
old or young, and is the greatest fami-
ly remedy that home can have. Keep
bottle always at hand. You may
need it any moment. 1t is absolutely
guaranteed to do what is claimed, and
if you want to try it before buying,
send your ad dress for a free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Cald-
well Bldg, Monticello, ILL., 1t is sold
by all druggists at SOC and 81 a bottle,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
NATIONAL GRANGE TO
MEET IN DES MONIES
Forty-third Annual Convention
Scheduled Tor Nov. 10.


The National Grange, once a power
IN politics in the middle west, will
hold it's forty-third annual convention
in Des Moines, commencing Nov. 10
and prominent men from all over the
country will be jim attendance. 1t is
the first time the organization has
held a meeting in Des Moines, al
though there was a time when the
grange movement was strong in this
state.
Former Governor C. ]. Bell of Yer
mont is secretary and is known the
country over. He will arrive on the
9th and take charge of the meeting.
Sir Horace Plunkett of Ireland, thu
friend of Henry Wallace, will be one
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

WYE awoke off Cape Robertson
w fast. The coast here rises
suddenly TO an altitude of
1000 feet and is crowned with an ice
cap. 1t is picturesque enough Large
bays, blue glacial walls and prominent
headlaEds offer pleasing variety. but
1t Is much like the coast of all Green
land.
1t had. however, the tremendous ad-
vantages of southern exposure and
rocks, providing resting place for the
little aux in millions These little
birds darted from the cliff to the sea-
Rather rich grassy verdure also offer
ed an oasis for the arctic hare, while
the blue fox found life easy here, for
he could fill his winter den with fat
feathered creatures
AS we approached the shore 10 men,
8 women. 81 children and 100 dogs
came out to meet us. | count the chill
dren and dogs. for they are equally
important in Eskimo economy. The
latter are by far the most important to
the average Caucasian in the arctic.
Only small game had fallen to the
Eskimos' lot. but they were eager to
venture out with us after big game.
At last Mr.. Bradley had found a suit
able retinue Of native guides. and we
were not long in arranging compact.
Free passage, the good graces of the
cook and a knife each were to be their
pay. A caribou hunt was not suffi-
GENTLY novel to merit return to
Olrick's Bay. where intelligent effort
is always rewarded. but it was hoped
we might get hunt at Kookaan. near
the head of Robertson Bay.
Setting Sail For Etah.
This venture however. failed. though
1t gave us an interesting chase about
dangerous waters in violent gale
We returned TO the igloo to do homiug
paid off our guides, made presents to
their women and children and set sail
for Etah
Clearing weather after the storm af
forded delightful yachting weather. a
fairly strong offshore wind filled the
big wings of canvas. The cool air wa.
bracing. while the bright sun threw
glittering smiles from slant to slant
The seamen forward sang of The de
lights Of fisher folk.
A monograph sent music. classica
and otherwise, into the arctic air from
the cabins. AT table there was kline
of continuous performance with /.
steady hand and receptive stomach.
During two days of stormy discom
fort several important meals had beer
willingly missed. But in the arctic
food accounts must be squared a.
quickly as possible.
On the following morning we passc,
Cape Alexander and entered Smit
sound. Half n gale came from the sea
and we entered Foulke ford. Th
town of Etah was composed Of fou
tents. which for this season had beef
pitched beside small stream just in
side of the first projecting point on thu
north shores.
Inside this point there was sheltered
water to land the Eskimos' kayaks.
1t also made a good harbor for tn
yacht. 1t is possible in favorable sea
sons to push through Smith sound
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
Its A Top Notch Doer.

Great deeds compel regard The
world crowns its doors. That's why the
American people have crowned DR..
Kings New Discovery the King of
Throat and Lung remedies. Every at
ON is health force. It, kills germs,
and colds and la grippe yanishes. 1t
heals ceugh-racked membranes and
coughing stops. Sore, infiamed bron-
chial tubes and lungs are cured and
hemorrhages cease. DR.. Geo. More,
Black Jack, N. c., writes sit cured me
of lung trouble, pronounced hopeless by
all doctors. +" Soc and $l.00 Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by P. A. Clemmer. F
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
I yE awoke off Cape Robertson
~ and went ashore before break
Y fast. The coast here rises
,,,d,.,, o.. - ,,... a

JOHN r. BRADLEY BACKER OF DIR. COOK
over Kane basin. into Kennedy chan.
mel. but the experiment is always a.
the risk of the vessel.
There was no special reason for us to
hazard life: therefore the yacht was
here prepared for the return voyage.
This was 10 consume several days. and
we sought to occupy the time in ex
ploration and sport.
Much Game at Etah.
The vicinity of Etah is notable as
the stamping ground Of DIR. Kane and
DIR. Hayes In the middle of The last
century. There were no uneyplorpd
spots in the neishborhood. but there
was a good deal Of game near.
Far beyond. along the inland ice
were caribou. bnt we preferred to CON
fine our exploration to the seaShore
The bay waters were alive with
elder ducks and guilpmots. while just
outside waruS dared us TO venture on
an open contest on The wind swept
seas.
After ambitions for the chase and
local exploration We're satisfied we
were told hat he people of Arnnotok.
twenty-five miles to the north. would
be glad TO see us. Here was the
chance to arrange jaunt in the mo
torboat. The tanks were filled. suit
able food and camp equipment were
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

of the GENE.
teyy liepart-
m e n t , under
the charge OF
S u p erintend-
e n t Wesley
Ash, the min.
|er, elected to
the council at
the first cleo.
ton under the
plan. He says
that laborers
h a v e b e e n
paid on Holt
d a y S W h e n
A.,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

and Senator C. C.
D ow e III, both of
Des Moines. Dow
ellis friends S a y
t h a t Prouty has
h a d en- Dug h
chances to win out
and failed, and it
is time to give an
o t h er m an a
chance. gu t y
says he will surely
win fhic timo apd
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

cided to experiment with the bakery
question. AS result, portable bak-
ny has been invented, which can be
ed in wagon behind an army in
field and bread baked as soon as
q army halts. Not only do the
,rny bakers, who attend the Fort
Riley school, bake bread, but pies and
cakes az we'll.
Women focked to the bakery at the
camp and on the last day loaves of
bread were sold to the curious visit
ors. The bakery is popular with the
men and promises to be a permanent
institution.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
SOLDIERS CARRY OWN BAKERIES
Tournament at Des Moines Develops
Something New in the United
C$afee ARMY

For the first time in the history of
the United States army the 1000 SOL
diers at Camp Corse, Des Moines, dur
ing the military tournament, had their
own bakery, which arrived at o'clock
at night from Fort Riley, Kansas. and
had bread ready for the men by day
light the next morning.
During the civil war and the war
with Spain the soldiers subsisted up
on hard tack or hard bread, as the
commissary calls it, which was baked
years before and shipped in boxes.
Much of the sickness in the army is
traced to poor food and congress de.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
CRACK IN DIES MONIES PLAN

Councilman Wesley Ash on Grill Be.
cause of Alleged Padded PayroIIs.
The first scandal of Importance
since the adoption of the Des Moines
plan of government has developed in
the charges made by City Auditor
Hawk that the payrolls We're padded
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08
DowELL FOR HuLL's PLACE.

State Senator Will Make Run for
Congress in Seventh District.
At least two men will contest the
seat in congress of Hon. j. A. Il. Hull
next time, Judge S. f. Prouty, who
has tried several times for the place,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

The Conquest of the Pole
By DR.. FREDERICK A. COOK

Copyright. 1909, by the New York
Herald Company. Registered In
Canada In Accordance With Copy
right Act. Copyright In Mex
leo Under Laws Of the Republic
of Mexico. All Rights Reserved
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-08

FRIDAY, OCT. 8, 1909.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-02
SCALDED TO
DEATH
WOMAN FALLS INTO nATHTun
or BOILING WATER AND
DIES IN AGONY,

Stricken with sudden lapse of
mind. Mrs Nj Taylor. 20ia no}is
ton az ~. on Monday niEht last fell
Into a bathtnh Of boiling water. and
died a fev hours lator az a result
The funeral of the unfortunate
woman WAS held this afternoon. In
torment being Ia the Calvary GENE.
tery.
Mrs Taylor. who was about 81
years Of age was " n highly nery.
ems temperament and WAS subject
ia occasional fllKhls % mind, during
which ahe did not realize what she
WAS doing Without a word 20 her
husband or son. she went 10 the
bathroom on Monday night and the
fret lntimation anyone had OF an
accident Was when scream waa
heard.
Immediately her relatives rushed
10 the bathroom. finding her IN the
boiling water up 20 her neck Hef
flesh was already peellng from her
and she was unconscious
she revived a few minutes later
and managed 10 say that she rn-
mcmbered nothing after she had
turned On the hot water, Intending
to take 4 bath
she died ia awful agony about
midnlght
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-02
LAWS
ARE PREPARED

STAMFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,
2 by L r David Starr Jordan.
president uf thc stanford university,
who is the American momber ~ ths
International fishery commission.
announced today that the commits
sion has prepared number ~
amendments 20 the present internas
sioual fiahery lawN which aim io DO
away with existing friction between
The United states and England over
disputes q American aad British
fishluk matters
Tho statutes are 20 b. submitted
10 congress and tho premier ~ Eng
land for approval. following a con
ference 20 be- held shortly between
DF Prince. EnEiands representa-.
tive on tbs commission and Jordan.
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n HUSBANDS LIFE
SWORN AWAY -.

UNION CITY. Team. Jan. ny
Z. y Mrs bud Morris voluntarily
went upon the witness stand today
in the trial Of sieht men alleged to
have iyuehed Captain Quentin Ran,
Mn during the recent uighl rider
outbreak. and declared that her les.
timony yesterday vas given under
c0crcion.
Mrs Morris declared yesterday
that ON the nisht az The hanging ~
Rankin her husband. who n ac.
cursed ~ participating ia the crime.
was AZ home. To-day she declared
that she swore falsely. and thar her
husband WIS away from homo on
the niKht Of the outrage She fur
Their said that Morris did not re.
turn home until o'clock the next
morning she said she was per
suahed TO attempt 20 furnish her
husband an aiibi through the threat
made "a her that her husband would
hang
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CITY RESPONDS NOBLY
TO SUFFERING ITALYS
PLEA FOR ASSISTANCE

Hay View congregational church.
SeO3. II. j Anderson. $40. San
Francisco oyster nouae. $50. en-,
ployca of San Francisco Oyster
House. $50 Total. SlgtS9
Bank Fund Grows,
@. A Spencer, assistant cashier
~ the National Hank Of Commerce,
"Wednesday beean a subscription
nud for the benefit OF the Italian
sufferers The bank will telegraph
the funds without charge to either
New York or Italy Tho fund to.
tailed sl0a The first day. and this
morning was brought up 20 tttt.
The following are the subscribers
National Rank 1T Commerce,
tloO, NJ q haekus sa5 bank cm.
pioycs. S&t. II e Henry. Sab. n Y.
Spencer. $40, q r White. $50. So
attic Grain Co. ssh T. G. Henry.
$40. Crescent Manufacturing Co
$40. q A spencer $40. U. s. stacy
$40. LEROY N taekua, $40. Emery
Olmstewd. $40 John Nlstucci. $40
Gcorge " rrlmhle. $40. J. A Swat.
we'll. $40. r S Walker. $40. Jack.
SON Realty & Loan Co, $40. W. "A.
Wright. s.. O. A spencer s.. Paul
NJ Henry S. Walter II Henry So
Salvatore fesee. s. rrlmaYera a
fellegrlnl So r q. r.. 81 J. G.
Hammond. g. z Ramacciotu. g..
Friend 81 Gen Joseph Il. smith,
SIS; J G Goodrich. $50. }. W Ed.
wards. $40. Jack r polml. 81; VII.
tucci Importing Co. $40 Total.
f46i
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STARWIcH GETS
ONE HOLDUP MAN

Bob Hayes. charged with holding
up r r Shields al Green River
Hot Springs New Years eve. was
captured b. Deputy sheriff Matt
Starwieh yesterday aud brought 10
the county Jail az Seattle this
morning Hayes companion IN the
stick-up il believed to BE- now IN
Seattle. having left Hot springs
on q freight which passed the train
carrying StArNlch Just ~ II was
pulling into town
Shields was bartender Ia a Hot
Springa saloon. and formerly teie.
graph OperatoF AZ the station he
had had truahl. wIth Hayes pre-
vions 70 the shooting The injuries
81 shields are serious but X IL not
believed that he viii die
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KILLED BY HIS
OWN REVOLVER

MEDIA. Pa. Jan ny = f-
That . CLAYTON Efb. militia cap
tain ard politician. Waa accidental
- shot and killed hy his own re-
volxer during a family quarrel saa
the testimony today 81 Mrs Ert At
the trial " her sister Mfe Kate
neiaal. who - charged with ufnfder.
lng Erb
Mrs. Efh said that her husband
vas killed after h. had attacked
her. and whru her sister iuierfefed
10 protect her from hiss wrath She
said that Mrs neiasi tried ~ wFeHt
the revolver from Captain kgb >
hand. and that Is was discharged
aud that the captain fell mogsallf
wounded Mrs Esb aiso testified
that frequently during her life a.
He'd Gables their country sums
The cap;aian cruelty drove her frofn
home
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WEEK OF PRAYER
STARTS SUNDAY

A week Of prayer. believed 10 BE-
The most general union effort ever
undertaken By the churches Of the
city will BE- inaugurateh BY over
nfty Seattle churches tomorrow
The theme for the week Will BE-
Seattle a Christian City" Union
down town services all be- held
each dag At noon At the First ~
r. church. f1fth av. and Marion
a.. and Al the different churches
evening meetings viii BE- held
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BRAKE MAN DIES
I'm FLAMES

TOpPENGSH. Wash. Jan by
u. P d. G. Cannon vas crenaied
IN q railroad wreck AZ o'clock
this morning IN the north yard Of
the Northern Pacific freight yard
IN a tail end collision which oc-
Cured. He was rear brakeman.
and was evidently asleep ~ the
time Ills train waa standing on
the main track. and he had been
given orders 20 flag the freight that
was following them This he neg.
lecied 10 do. fIe was caught IN the
wfeckaRe, which Immediately
caught fire and be was literally
roasted alive