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The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10

A FEW years ago, when Grover
IA Cleveland was president, the Uni
ted States treasury at Washington
was robbed Of two silver dollars.
This loss, although of no material i'm
p~ortance, was decidedly significant
and measures were taken to prevent a
recurrence.
At this season of the year Washing
ton is crowded with visitors and tour
lists to whom the government extends
a welcome. Guides are at hand to
show the visitors through the govern
ment1 public buildings. the working Of
each department and subdivision Is
carefully described and sightseeing
citizens are made to 1eel perfectly at
home In the business houses of the
government.
Formerly it was the custom to take
visitors through the vaults in the
treasury building, where millions of
dollars are stored. On one occasion a
small boy, tempted by the immense
amount Of glittering gold and silver,
cut one of the bags with his pocket
knife and made away with the two
scartwheels," as the heavy ~one-dollar
silver pieces are referred to.
Since that time the vaults have
been closed to visitors. except to those
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
DR.. COOKS OWN ACCOUNT
OF DASH TO NORTH POLE.

Paris, Sept. 3.-The Paris edition of
the New York Herald prints a state
ment signed by DR.. Frederick A. Cook.
1t is dated Aboard the Hans Egede,
Lerwick. Shetland Islands, Wednes-
day." The letter follows:
After a prolonged fight against fam
Inc and frost, we have at last succeed
ed in reaching the north pole. A new
highway, with an interesting strip of
animated nature, has at last been ex-
plored.
Big game haunts were located,
which will delight the sports. and ex-
tend the Eskimo horizon.
Land has been discovered upon
which rests the earth's northernmost
rocks. A triange of 10000 square
miles has been cut out of the terres-
trial unknown.
The expedition was the outcome
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10

THE long standing row between the
! navy and the marine corps has
broken out again as a result of the find.
ings of the court of inquiry in the SUIT
ton case, and a congressional investi-
cation of the marine corps is not i'm.
probable.
The trouble arose over the minority
findings of Commander John Hood, U.
S. n, the president of the court, who,
On his own responsibility and without
the support of his associates, Maj. Ne
vile and Lieut.. Jensen, took occasion
to say that the discipline at the ma
rine barracks of Annapolis at the
time of the Sutton trouble was not of
the proper sort.
'The testimony" according to Com.
mander Hoods minority report, "con-
corning the whole deplorable affair in
dictates a state of discipline then ex-
listing in the Marine School of Applica.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
Ha5 DoINGS Heza
m,l,lcapi!!ffaaLlIA [
Fine Structure for Roosevelt Trophies

! and there is little doubt that all the
| great museums of the world will be
anxious to secure at least one of the
Roosevelt trophies.
The new museum building is con-
structed entirely of granite, with floor
space approximately nine and one
half acres. It's cost was slightly more
than So, SOC, 900, and it is being put
in order for the reception of the va
rious objects tht. have been collected,
chief among which are those sent by
the ex-president.
So far the arrangement of the va
rious specimens has not been deter
mined upon by the curator OF the mu-
scum. 1t is likely, however, that the
entire first floor will be the future
home of the pelts sent to America
by the Roosevelt party.
1t has been deemed best to tan the
skins sent from Africa as the most
perfect way of preserving them for
all time. AS soon as they have been
taken from the casks and cleaned or
the brine this task will be undertaken
by some one who has not yet been
chosen.
The work may be done under the
immediate supervision of the Smith
sonian officials in the museum here,
or it may be turned over to some tan
ner. In view Of the Importance at
tached to the proper preservation OF
the trophies, which in years to come
will be almost invaluable, this ques-
ton is now being considered by the
officials. The splendid show cases to
be erected in the museum will permit
the specimens to be displayed in the
most effective manner.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
NEW YORK-MEMPHlS LINE.
Steamer Service Between the Points
Assured

st. L.ouis.-Steamer service between
New York and Memphis, with an early
extension tc st. Louis, will be established
early next year, according to William
Jervis, traffic manager of a Texas COM
pany with Offices in st. Louis. Mr.. Jer-
Wis said today he understood that five
light draft boats, now being constructed,
will be operated between the two ports
by a company which now runs Vessels
bet wen Texas City and New York.
The new service is a portion of a gen
eral scheme which has been taking root
here for the establishment of an all
water route between the Central West
and the Atlantic Seaboard by way of the
Mississippi river, the Gulf of Mexico and
the Atlantic ocean. 1t is said that the
all-water route will carry first-class
freight at a quarter of the cost OF the
nresent ~all-rail route.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
sCHLEY BELIEVES IN COOK
Knows Him as a Man Not Given 70
Rash Statements.

Lake George, N. W am delighted
with DR.. Cooks success, for l believe he
has succeeded" said Rear Admiral
Schley, when interviewed her. "When
he tells us he discovered the pole, l for
one am going to believe him, for through
my personal acquaintance with him
know him to be a man who would not
make a rash statement of that kind un-
less it were true and he could back it up
with proof. Before we question his
statement we should wait until he re-
turns and give him an opportunity to
present his records and other proofs. Ii
he has a record of observations up to 80
degrees, 1 for one shall regard it as con-
elusive evidence that he has performed
the wonderful feat that has been the
dream of explorers for years. 1t would
be absolutely impossible for him to
forge a set of records that would deceive
the scientific men of this country"
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
ten and II O'Clock stock quotations
and general news items are given AT

ten and II o'clock stock quotations
and general news items are given AT
noon comes a second announcement Of
the correct time, followed by parlia-
mentary news and general items of in
terest. At 12:45 stock quotations
from the local, Vienna and Berlin ex-
changes and general news. At two
o'clock more parliamentary and gen.
eral news, and at three p. m. the clos
ing prices of stocks, meteorological
forecast, local personals and small
items, and in winter the condition Of
the various skating places. At four
p. m. court and miscellaneous news.
From 4:30 to $50 military music from
one of the great cafes or gardens. In
the evening the subscriber may choose
between the royal opera or one Of the
theaters, and later music by n Of
the o~rchestras. This program is sufi-
GENTLY varied to satisfy the desires
Of all classes of subscribers and in
general the service seem to give the
utmost satisfaction.-Electro News.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10

the troubled fee of Smith sound.
The gloom Of the long night was
relieved by only a few hours of day
light. The chill of winter was felt at
it's worst.
AS we crossed the heights of Files.
mere sound tt the Pacific slope, the
temperature sank to SO degrees
Fahrenheit below zero. Several dogs
were frozen and the men suffered Sc
verely, but we soon found game trails,
along which an easy way was forced
through hansen sound to the lands
end.
In this march we procured 101 musk
OK, seven bears and 1886 hares. We
pushed out into the Polar sea from
the southern point of Heiberg island
March 10.
With four men and 46 dogs and sup
plies for 80 days, the circumpolar
march was begun. Later two Eski.
mos, forming the last supporting col.
umn, returned and the trains had now
been reduced by the survival of the
fttest. The two best men and 26
dogs were picked for the final effort.
Cold and Wind Make Life Torture.
There before us in an unknown line
Of 460 miles lay our goal. The first
days journey provided long marches
and we made encouraging progress. A
big lead which separated the land
from the ice of the central pack was
crossed with little delay. The low
temperature was persistent and the
winds made life a torture. But cooped
up in our snow houses, eating dried
beef tallow and drinking hot tea, thers
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
DR.. F. A. COOK To
Be HAILED AS HERO
COPENHAGEN PLANS WELCOME
TO DlscovERER OF THE
NORTH POLE.
AMERICANS SHOW GREAT JOY
Minister Eqan Receives Hundreds of
Messages of Generalization OF
His OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Will Arrive Saturday.


Copenhagen, Sept. "a welcome
such as nc other person eve received
in Copenhagen awaits DR.. Frederick
A. Cook, the New York d~iscoverer OF
the North Pole, on his arrival here
Saturday aboard the steamer Hans
Egede of the Greenland Colonial line.
The city, which has been the base
of so many expeditions, is in a revel
of delight that at last the l~ongsought-
for goal has been reached. The only
thing that mars the happiness of the
Danish people is that fact that an
American and not a Dane is the one to
win the undying fame that such a dis
covery entails.
The reception planned for DR.. Cook
will far outrival the welcome accorded
DR.. Frid'of Nansen on his return from
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
Paper Cost Will Advance.

Qucbec.-A deputation representing all
of the pulp and paper manufacturers and
all of the Canadian owners Of rights to
cut timber on crown lands in the province
of Quebec has called upon Sir Lomer
Gouin, the premier, and asked the gov
ernment to prohibit the export OF pulp
wood to the United States. The indi-
cations are that the expectation of pulp
wood will be prohibited throughout the
dominion. The inevitable consequence
will be a rapid advance in print paper
throughout the United States.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
Will He Have Hoofs and Tail?

Medical experts of this city predict
that civilized man will have hoofs.
instead of feet, in 1000 more years
No less personages than DR.. David ID.
Scannell, surgeon and ex-Harvard attn,
lete; Lewis F. Small, an orthopedist,
and DR.. L. R. G. Cranston and DR.. E
H. Bradford. both of the Harvard Med.
ical school, see this probability. DR..
Cranston says the human foot has be.
come a hind foot or hoof in use, if not
in actual form. DR.. Small says the
civilized races are slowly reverting to
hoofs, and that we must go to the Jap
anese to learn how to walk. Foot
troubles are unknown among them. :
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10

his Arctic exploration in 1893. The
city council will charter a boat and
meet the Hans Egede several miles
at sea. The members will go in state
and will present an address of well
come to the intrepid explorer.
After a banquet on Saturday night,
provided the Hans Egede arrives on
schedule, DIR. Cook will be presented
to King Frederick. The king is evinc-
ing the greatest interest in the ar
rival of DR.. Cook, and it is possible
he will grant an audience Immediately
on DR.. Cooks arrival.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
One Way to Do It.

In northern New York is a little
town classically called Naples, where,
by the way, the novelist Emery PottIe
was born and raised. There the folk
evidently have a way of their own for
doing things, for this word was re-
Gently sent to a former resident, now
located in New York City:
There will be a big change in
town before you visit us again.. There
is some talk of moving the tall hall
9 by the lamppost, two blocks
down Main street, SO as to give the
front a better light"
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
Treasury Statement.

Washington.-The condition of the
treasury at the beginning of business
Friday was as follows: Gold coin, $685.
rs, s69; silver dollars, $4s6,913,0OO; sill
yer dollars of 1890, s4,11s,Ooo; silver
certificates outstanding, $4S6,913,O00
Standard silver dollars, $4,597,66S; cur
rent liabilities, $102,67 800; working
balance in treasury offices, $31,995, 916
in banks to credit Of treasurer, $3s,117,
ao1; subsidiary silver coin, SIS, 105 600;
minor. coin, 1882, ri; total balance =
general fund. 9s.32S.o58s
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
On April % we started on our ~
New Land Is AmerIca,e.

III 4s E
New Land Is America's.
All new territory discovered by DR..
Frederick A. Cook will belong to the
United States, by right Of discovery,
according to Rev. Charles M. Char
ropin, s. j., professor OF astronomy
at st. Louis university, and one Of
the best-known astronomers In this
section OF the country. DR.. Cook
speaks of a triangle Of 10000 square
miles, which has been opened to man.
kind. He says he has not the least
doubt himself but that the doctor
reached the much coveted pole. The
mans word is sufficient, he declared.
That DR.. Cook really discovered the
pole Rev. Father Charropin says will
be accepted by scientists the world
over.
According to Rev. Charropin it was
Germany's ambition to discover and
acquire the region about the north
pole. The well-knovyn Jesuit professor
Is watching with the keenest interest
for details of the discovery.
CDR. Cook has undoubtedly discov-
cred the north pole. and his declara-
ton to this effect will not be disputed
by scientists" he declared. ut is
customary under such circumstances
to accept the statement and then en-
deavor to confirm It.
Would Not Attempt Deception.
II am satisfied the doctor reached
the m~uch-sought for cole. He would
not have the nerve to make the decIa-
ration were 1t not true. He knows full
well that future investigation by men
Of science will either confirm or dis
prove his claim.
"The fact that for years he has en-
joyed the honor and respect of sci,
entifc men of both this and other
countries, together with the fact he
has not been heard from for a year
and a half, tend to lend truthfulnesa
to the report.
at is unbelievable that such a mar
as DR.. Cook would attempt a decep'
ton. He is unfortunate, however, in
not having a companion. The Eski-
mos he is said to have had with
him will hardly be able to bear wit
ness to anything. He will bring back
with him, however, voluminous notes
and data which he gathered. These
will be compared with those of flu.
ture explorers, who will traverse the
same route covered by the doctor.
II am anxiously awaiting further
particulars Of his trip and discovery.
It pleases me greatly that an Ameri-
can discovered the north pole. 1t will
belong to the United States 1t is
hers.
st was Germany's fondest hope to
one day reach the north pole. It
would have meant much to her. Ger
many was expecting to be able to
construct a balloon which would be
used in a flight to the pole.
THAT Dr.. Cook stood upon the ex-
act spot of the north pole is question
able. He may not have reached with
in 20 miles Of it. This fact, however,
would not deter us from granting him
the honor Of the discovery. If he got
that close to it he really discoy-
cred it."
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
MUST HOLD SHIPMENT.
Liquor Going Into Dry Territory Can
Not Be Delivered at Once.

Fort Smith, Ark.-Judge Boorland, in
the State Chancery Court, decided that
railroads carrying liquor into dry" ter
ritory must hold the shipment thirty-six
hours before delivering to the consignee,
and notify the State officers before de-
livery. The decision was in a suit seek
ing an injunction to prevent the Kansas
CITY Southern railroad from carrying
liquor from Fort Smith to Scott county,
Ark.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
Each ! complement 81 the Other

Yet, as the great Ruskin said: I'VE
are foolish in speaking OF the superior
ity Of n sex to the other. Each has
what the other has not; each com,
pletes the other. They r In moth
ing alike, and vet the happiness and
perfection Of both depends on eaol
other and what the other al give
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
Small Theft Makes" Uncle Sam" Careful

who get permission from the secretary
OF the treasury. In the large vault,
which is SO feet long and 81 feet wide,
is stored $165, 900, 900 in coin for the
redemption of gold and silver certifi.
Gates.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10

ing it in kerosene. Whether the fumes
Of The kerosene would be equally sue.
cessful with a watch and yet not in.
jure it in any way is yet to be seen.
II a machine OF any sort has become
gummed and needs cleaning, kerosene
will do the work quickly and thorough
ly. A lubricating oil should be added
after the dirt is removed.
If a screw has rusted in ana refuses
to turn, pour a little kerosene around
it, let it stand for a few moments ana
try again.
To remove machine grease from the
hands, wash in kerosene and then In
soap and warm water. Kerosene il
excellent for cleaning wash basins,
bathtubs, etc. It will cut grease every
time. but should be used sparingly on
paint.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-09-10
sHowFoLks TO STRIKE
Vaudeville Performers in NickeIode.
ons Plan to Walk Out
Labor Day.

Chicago, Seep. A strike Of the
vaudeville performers Of the moving
picture shows in Chicago has been
ordered for next Monday, Labor day.
unless the proprietors Of $50 show
houses increase the wages of their
2,011 performers to SIS a week. This
action was taken at a meeting of the
Actors National Protective associa.
ton. The booking agencies are blamed
for the holding down of salaries.
The fight, it was said, would be
directed against them, as well as
against the theaters.
The present rate of pay for vaude-
vile actors in moving picture houses
is said to be $40 a week, with $40 >
week for q team of two persons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
REPEATS FORMAL WARNINGS
President Again Considers Anti-Japa-
nese Legislation.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The Japanese
situation, in'view of the action of the
Nevada legislature in criticising the
president for interfering with Califor-
MIA legislation and strongly denounc-
ing the Japanese, together with the
renewed efforts in the California leg
islature to secure legislation, was un-
der consideration at the White House.
The president talked with three or
four of his callers, among them being
former Mayor Phelan of San Fran.
cisco. The president repeated his
formal warnings against irritating
legislation. He expressed the hope
that the California legislature would
not proceed further than the Drew
bill, which prevents the ownership of
lands by aliens except under certain
conditions. The president believes
that this bill would not be offensive
to Japan, but any other legislation
more drastic would prove exceedingly
troublesome So far the president
does not contemplate writing any fur
ther letters, feeling that he has suffi'
ciently enlightened the public as to
the possibilities of the situation. The
president reiterated to his callers his
confident belief that decreased immi
grafton brought about by Japan in
this country will solve the question.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
KIND ACT OF STEEL
TRUST PROFITABLE
Said to Have Melted Immense
Sum by Merger Deal.

Washington, Feb. 3.-An astound-
ing disclosure is said to be pending in
connection with the investigation of
the absorption of the Tennessee Coal
and Iron company by the United
States Steel corporation.
Copies of the last annual report of
the Tennessee company have fallen
into the hands of the members of
the senate committee on judiciary
These reports contain the informa-
tion that among the assets of the
company are approximately 100000
900 tons of iron ore, valued at 81 a
ton.
The Coal and Iron company was
taken over by the Steel corporation at
cost of $4,000 900. The transac-
ton, it was stated by G. W. Perkins
of the firm of j. p. Morgan & Co. was
entirely altruistic and was under
taken for the sole purpose of saving
certain financial interests in New
York from destruction and to stop the
panic of 1907.
This altruism, it is declared, netted
the Steel corporation $670.000,0 900
profit by the value of the ore alone, to
say nothing of the value of other ply
steal properties of the Coal and Iron
company
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
TAFT MAY GET HIS AUTOS
House Insists on Appropriation Cut
Out by Senate.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The desirable
ity of purchasing automobiles for the
White House was the bone of conten-
tion in the house Of representatives
when Mr.. Tawney (Minn.) called up
the urgent deficiency appropriation
bill and moved that the senate amend
ments be disagreed to and a confer.
ence asked. In Difference to the
, wishes of President Elect Taft the bill
as it passed the house carried an ap
preparation of $4,000 for automo
biles, but the senate struck out the
provision. Mr.. Bartlett (Ga.) wanted
that amendment voted on separately
remarking that he was In favor of it
Mr.. Clark (Mo), the minority leader
and Mr. Sims (Tenn.) supported his
contention, with the result that the
opportunity that he desired was af
forded. "The incoming president,
said Mr.. Tawney, with significant
smile, desires to abandon the use o1
horses for reasons which you can al
understand"
BY a vote of 27 to 1856 the house
refused to concur In the senate amend
| ment eliminating from the bill the
| $4,000 for the White House automo
hiles. The bill was sent to confer
! ence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
SOUTH AFRICAN FEDERATION
Progress Made in Proposed Union of
British Colonies.

Capetown, Feb. 3.-Progress is be-
ing made in the work of the closer
union convention, which has as its
objective a union of the four British
colonies in South Africa, the Trans
vaal, Cape Colony, Natal and the Or
great federation. A compromise has
been reached on the question of the
location of capital of the federation,
a matter which threatened grave diff.
culties. Under this agreement the
federal parliament will meet at Cape.
town, while Pretoria will become the
administrative capital
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
D,ss IN lostlng auaru.s nerve.

Waco, Tex, Feb. 3.-Eriel Lanier, a
student. of Paul Quinn colored college,
Is dead at the hands of fellow stu
dent, who mistook him for a prowler.
A week ago man was found prowl-
ing about the girls dormitory and one
of the students was detailed to act as
guard. Just 20 test the guard s
pluck Lanier arted towards him
menacingly an, v+s shot dead
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
MISS HELEN EUGENE MALoNEY.

began in October, 1907, when the So
cial world was startled by the an
nouncement that Helen Maloney had
eloped from her fathers palatial sum-
mer home at Spring Lake, N. j., with
Samuel r. Clarkson of London, who
had been a guest at the home of Mr..
Maloney, who is one of the wealthiest
men of this city and prominent So
cially. Mr.. Clarkson occupied good
social position in London and it was
understood that he was a suitor for
Miss Maloney's hand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-02-03
STATE OFFICERS PUZZLED
Oil Trust Makes Novel Proposal to
Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 3.-Attor-
whether he would recommend to the
supreme court of the state the accept
ance of the novel proposition which
the Standard Oil company, through
its attorneys, filed with the tribunal.
The proposed procedure is said to be
without precedent and state officers
are puzzled by it.
The suggestions to the court COM
prise $4,000 words of matter, the prin-
eipal point being the proposal that in
lieu of the custer decision against the
company new Missouri corporation
be formed to succeed to the business
of the Standard Oil company of Indi-
ana in this state The stock of the
new company, less enough shares for
the qualification of directors, is to be
issued to two trustees, one named by
the Standard and the other by the
company, but both approved by the
supreme court. These trustees are to
act as officers of the new company
The stock of the Waters-Pierce Oil
company, now owned Dy the OtdHudIu
Oil company of New Jersey, Is to be
turned over to the new company also
Nothing is said as to the remission
of $150,000 in fines levied against the
Standard Oil company of Indiana, the
Republic Oil company of Ohio and the
Waters-Pierce Oil company OF Mis-
souri, and the supposition is that the
companies are willing to pay these
without further controversy.