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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
newspaper REPORTER
INTERVIEWS EXPLORER
Dr.. Cook Ascribes His Success to Use of Old
MethOds--Lowest Temperature Recorded Was
SO Degrees BelOw Zero, Centigrade, or
liz BeIOw Zero, Fahrenheit -Instru-
ments Will Prope Correctness of
Assertions Say the Scientists

still without a recognized owner. On
the maps these islands are designated
as belonging to Russia, but its claim,
if ever asserted, has never been recog.
nized. These islands are not only ac-
cessible, but have developed some
thriving industries. and only within
the last very few years has any effort
been made to exercise over them any
jurisdiction or authority. Recently,
however, a conference has been sug-
gested of representatives of countries
having interests in them to provide
some sort of an administration for
their government, The United States
probably will be represented by rea
son of the fact that the only import
ant coal mines in the territory are
operated by Americans.
AS to the particular territory which
DIR. Cook is said to have discovered,
the statement was made today that it
was quite probable that these lands
would be found to be an extension of
the mainland of Greenland, and If SC
they belong to Denmark At any rate,
it is extremely improbable, it Is said
that the United States would attemr
to assert sovereignty over them
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
FOR
WELCOMING COOK
City, State And Nation Will DO Honor
to Intrepid Explorer on His
Return Home.

New York, Sept. 81 Preparations
already are afoot here to make the
homecoming of DR.. Frederick A..
Cook an event of national, and possi-
bly, international Importance. If the
plans outlined by members of the
Arctic Club are carried out, the wei
come home DR.. Cook will receive in
New York will be an ovation in
which city, state and nation will take
part, while prominent explorers
Cooks former rivals--from all parts
of the globe win gather to pay their
personal tribute to his achievement.
Among the most notable Of those
who in all probability will be here to
greet DR.. Cook on his return will be
Lieutenant ShackIeton. the intrepid
Englishman whose recent explorations
in the antarctic during which he sue
ceeded in pushing nearer to the south
pole than had any previous explorer,
made him a figure of world wide
prominence.
Members of the Arctic Club hope
that President Taft may himself be
present as the nations representative
-, lxwa1oo,ra Dr Cnolx
such an honor would be no more
than fitting" one of them declared
''in view of the fact that the explore
has placed the stars and stripes on
the apex Of the world and added per
haps 10000 square miles to the ma
tons territory"
Among the explorers who are ex
pecteu to take prominent part in
tAe welcome to DR. Cook are the Duk'
of Abruzzi, Dr. Fritjof Nansen,
Captain Roald Amundsen, General A..
w. Greeley, Rear Admiral George Mel
vile, Anthony Fiala of this city and
Captain Joseph E. Bernier.
No definite date has yet been set
for DR.. Cooks arrival here. Captain
S. Osborn, secretary of the
Arctic Club said last night that the ex-
plorer is not expected for several
weeks
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
SHERIFF FINDS Al
CASES OF WH|SKEY.
Will Try to Prevent Frisco Freight
Agent From Delivering Whiskey
to consionees,

Sheriff Ridenhour today. aimed an
other blow at the bootlegging fratern-
ity, when he secured a search warrant
and searched the Frisco freight depot
and found stored there forty-seven
cases of whiskey. This whiakey was in
plnts and half pints, the regulation
size handled by the booze peddlers.
A case is forty-eight half pints or
twenty-four pints, making the total
quantity Of liquor stored in the freight
depot 14l gallons
The sheriff mad been watching sew
eral suspects go to the depot and was
fully convinced that they secured the
whiskey there, He then secured the
warrant with the above result. He
ordered the freight agent not to de-
liver any more wet goods thus ship
ped, pending an investigation of the
sheriff's legal rights in the case. The
sheriff thinks that as the booze in
question is consigned to several con
signees and is sent shippers order
much as shippers order sole may be
held to be in vilotion Of the law, be
construed to mean local SALE
The whislzey found at the depot
was of various brands. One consign-
ment Of ten cases was billed to one
man.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Skogen, Denmark, Sept. IA news
paper correspondent, who went on
board the Hans Egede, from the pilot
steamer oft here, was able to obtain
few words with DR.. Frederick A,
Cook, the explorer, who ascribed his
success in the finding of the North
Pole to the fact that he made use OF
old methods, namely the EsQuimaux
and dogs, and that he lived like an
Eskimo himself. I'VE reached the
pole at seven o'clock in the morning.
he said. Il took daily observations
for the whole fortnight before arriv-
ing at the pole. The lowest tempera-
ture recorded was 83 degrees Cent?
grade below zero, or III degrees be-
low zero, Fahrenheit.
Il arrived at the North Pole April
q, 1908. as I have already annunc-
ed, accompanied by only two Eski'
mos. Moving northward I struck the
first westerly course for a course from
Greenland and then moved north
ward"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
BUMPER RECORD
IN CEREAL YIELD
Chicago Banks Report of General
Conditions is Great Encourage
ment For Industry.

The pamphlet entitled, Crop re-
ports and general business conditions"
compiled by the Commercial National
bank OF Chicago, has just been receiv
ed by this Office This report is very
encouraging for the general prosperity
Of the whole country 1t has the fol
lowing to say of the great cereal pro-
duction:
yields of the great cereals this
year are at bumper record; the final
determination will be required to give
it first or second place with 1906, when
wheat, corn and oats as recorded by
the agricultural department aggregat-
ed 4,627 100000 bushels. The yield of
wheat per acre was only exceeded
once in recent years, the aggregate of
735,049,O 900 falls little below the 1906
crop Of 7S5 100000 bushels. which was
the second largest crop ever gathered,
the record being made in 1901, when
748,000,000 took the edge off poor
yield. The effect of this great crop,
coming after two years of small yields
has stimulated business as elsewhere
recoanted; it comes in time to replen
ish the depleted stocks on farms, gran
aries, elevators, mills, warehouses and
stores. The returns are the more
gratifying because the year opened un-
propitiously."
Conditions in Oklahoma.
The report on the conditions in Ok
lahoma are not SO encouraging, but
on the whole shows the new state to
be in excellent condition. The follow
ing is it's view of the Oklahoma situ-
alton:
Cotton.-The acreage is about 20 per
cent less than in 1908, owing to many
farmers planting more corn on account
Of the high prices Of that cereal. At
the time our reports were received
the crop was in excellent condition,
but later the plant has been suffering
from lack of moisture and deteriorat.
ing.
Corn.-Reports show an acreage
nearly one-third greater than in 1908,
but the yield per acre will not be so
large, as considerable damage has been
done by drought and hot winds, es-
pecially in the western and southern
portions of the state. Our first esti-
mate gave the state production of
about 13O.00O.000 bushels, but dry
weather prevailing in the middle and
western portion has persisted along
with high temperature, greatly reduc-
ing the corn prospect, and half crop
is the best that is expected.
Wheat-Reports indicate an in.
crease, both in acreage and yield, over
last year, and we estimate the crop
win be about 100000 bushels greater
this year than last seasons produc
tion, which was 15,625,OO0 bushels.
Hay and alfalfa are about an aver
age crop. and broom corn is reported
in good condition.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
TO RESTORE MARIAN
BLEAKLEY TO MOTHER
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Topeka, Kans., Sept g. Marian
Bleakley, the incubator baby. viii be
turned over to it's mother, Mrs. Char
lotte Bleakley, when Mrs. Stella Bar
clay, who kidnapped the child returns
from Buffalo. Arrangements have
been completed for dismissing the
habeas corpus case before the time
set for hearing it, Tuesday of next
week.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
TAFT LEAVES BEVERLY
FOR MARBlEHEAD COURSE
By Associated llrelIs.

BY Associated iresis.
Beverly, Mass, Sept. 3. " For the
second time during the stay Of the
little yacht in Beverly harbor, the
presidents eagle crested flag was
hoisted to the main truck Of the Sylph
this morning, and with the chief ex-
ecutiye and Mrs. Taft on board, put
off to the Marblehead race course,
The president is feeling much better
and did not anticipate return of the
attack Of sciatica, with which he suf-
fered yesterday.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
COUNCIL HOLDS
SPECIAL MEETING
Engineers Hackbusch And Nconan EN-
ployed to Make Test Of City
Arteslan Wells.

The city council held special ses-
sion last night for the purpose Of
considering means Of increasing the
city water supply. The council decid-
ed to employ the engineers, Hack
bush and Noonan, now engaged in
plating the asylum grounds to make
a test of the city wells and to make
recommendation as to the best
means OF getting better supply Of
water.
Mr.. Noonan is a specialist in water
works engineering and the council
win no doubt accept his recommends
tion. 1t will in ali PROBABILITY require
a bond election to secure funds to
make the needed improvement.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Superintendent Burtcb Of the Unit
ed Brethren church will preach at the
Sequoyah school house one miles
south of town tonight (FridayJ
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Philander Avery Of Pryor Creek,
was here today arranging with the
Commercial club to send a Craig coun-
ty exhibit to the Illinois state fair to
be held at Springfield. III.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Lieutenant Hackbush is confined
to his rooms at the Cobb on account
OF slight indisposition and conse-
quently the work OF surveying the
land for the hospital for the insane
has stopped for today
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03
WIFE OF CONGRESSMAN
INJURED IN RUNAWAY

BY Associated Press.
Lawton Okla Sept. 5.-Mrs. Scott
Ferris and Mrs Ann Ferris, wife and
sisteriniaw. respectively. Of Congress
man Scott Ferris Of this city. were
badly bruised by the oyerturning Of q
buggy. last evening. when their horse
became frightened at an automobile
and ran away They were not ser
iously injured The vehicle. however
was demolished
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Harry Bagby and a party Of friends
left this morning for an automobile
trip to Kansas City.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Copenhagen. Denmark, Sept. S-The
steamer Hans Egede, with Dr. Fred
erick A. Cook on board, passed Cape
Skagen, the northern extremity of
Denmark this afternoon.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Copenhagen, Sept. S.--The news
that the Hans Egede had passed Cape
Skagen led to increased activity on
the part of those preparing to cele-
brate the return of the explorer. The
city already is gay with flags anc
everywhere the stars and stripes are
being intertwined with the Danish
ensigns. The official reception will be
held at O'Clock, tomorrow morning,
and the pier where the government
and city officials will welcome the ex-
plorer is being elaborately decorated.
Preparations are being made to handle
an enormous crowd.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03


it is Of little consequence to the Unit
ed States what lands DR.. Cook has dis
covered on his way to the North Pole,
so far as actual territorial possession
lis concerned.
1t is recalled by the department Of
ficials that ever since 1928 American
explorers in both arctic and antarctic
have discovered vast areas of land to
which no claims ever were made. Ad-
miral Wilkes found in the Antarctic
a territory of more than one hundred
thousand square miles in area and Dr..
Kane made large discoveries in the
arctic, but no effort has ever been
made by the United States to assert
its right to them. General Greeley
some years ago found lands which
never before were known to exist.
Many Of the worlds greatest navi-
gators have from time to time, made
their discoveries, to which no claim
was ever made. The principal reason
for this, however. is said to be that
these lands in every instance were al
most inaccessible and absolutely
no value.
The islands of Spitzenbergen, which
were discovered many years ago. are
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

w. M. Shelton and daughter, Miss
Mildred. we're here today from Todd.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-03

Rome. Sept. 3-The question as to
whether DR.. Cook did or did not reach
the North Pole brought out state
ments today. from the Italian scient-
lists. His instruments and observa-
tions it is argued, win undoubtedly
demonstrate, scientifically the correct
ness of his assertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Mr.. Burton's Victory.

The President-elect, his party and the
country are to be congl atulated on the
result of the senatorial contest in Ohio
An excellent choice has been made. Mr..
Burton should prove source of strength
TO the new administration, a party divi-
sion in Ohio has been closed, and the
country at large is assured of the services
Of an experienced Iawmaker in the upper
house Of Congress. Three birds have been
killed with one stone.
Charles r. Taft explains that his cam
didacy was misunderstood Let it be
said rather that it was unfortunate. No
consiocra ton of it was disassociaDle from
his brothers election to the presidency,
or from his generous and proper contri-
buttons to that campaign. This in the
public view made him the new admins
tration candidate. And yet the Presi-
dent-elect desired it understood that he
the contest In other words. there was
much to support the contention that in
other circumstances Charles P. Taft
would not have offered for the place.
The deliverances bringing matters to
close are all exceliently keyed, Mr.. Taft's
withdrawal is IN the best OF taste, while
Mr.. Foraker's-more difficult to frame
shows the dignity of a good fighter and
man of spirit Mr.. Burton accepts
gracefully and gratefully, and, having
ended we'll, ais we'll
Does this mark Mr.. Foraker's perma-
nent retirement from public life? 1t is q
question. Already 1t is suggested that he
may try two years hence for the seat now
occupied by Mr.. Dick. At that time the
geographical problem will present itself.
Mr.. Dick and Mr.. Burton both reside in
northern Ohio, and southern Ohio will
want one of the senators. Should he care
to test his strength again, Mr.. Foraker
will find opportunity then.
The overthrow of this strong man was
the tragedy Of last years campaign. In
til the disclosures made by Mr.. Hearst, II
looked very much as II the differences
that had existed between Mr.. Foraker and
Judge Taft were at an end, and that the
former would become a star stumper for
his party In the fight against Mr.. Br! an.
And II also looked at that time as 1t all
available assistance would be necessary.
But on the day Mr.. Foraker confessed
that the Standard Oil Company had been
one of his clients his usefulness to his
party ceased. Popular objection to that
corporation was SO great, and the anti
trust cry in the campaign so loud, Mr..
Foraker's burden carried him down. No
man could have supported it. He with
drew from the field absolutely.
Mr.. Foraker's temperance in politics
depends. therefore. on a change in public
sentiment about this matter. He insists
that the work he performed for his client
had no connection with his duties as SEN
ator, and did not influence him as an Of
fetal at all. The years are in his favor.
AT sixty-two there is life in the man yet.
And, certainly. high order of ability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
The Red Cross Fund.

Americas contribution to the fund for
the relief Of stricken Italy will be an i'm
rnense sum of money. IL the rate at which
donationC are being received at the vari-
Gus centers of collection continues for a
week Several individual subscriptions OF
$4,000 have been noted already One
corporation has given $4,000. Already in
New York more than 100000 has been
contributed. without urgent solicitation on
the part OF those who have undertaken
the organization of this great charitable
force.
This outpouring of means on the mere
hint of need is splendid token of the
generosity Of the American people and at
the same time an eloquent tribute to the
Red Cross. which is serving In this emer-
sency. as IL has In others. as the agency
of collection and distribution. The people
are giving freely because they feel as
sured that every dollar will be honestly
applied to its best uses. for the succor Of
the people OF Calabria and Sicily who have
survived the catastrophe.
The name Of the Red Cross IL synony-
NOUS with efficiency Of organizat on. At
the head Of the society in this country is
the President-elect of the United States
who has for several years taken keen
interest In the matter Of conserving the
charitable impulses Of the people and di.
recting the bounty Of benef1cence into the
most effective channels. Judge Tafts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
III You KNEW

The very best remedy for head
ache, would you hesitate to try
it? OF course not. But how are
YOU to know? You can't until
you try. We know that DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain
quickly. We know because we
have asked those who use them.
We have also asked druggists
who sell them-and thousands of
people recommend them to their
friends. This brings it up to you
try them-at all druggists.
DR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills excel anything /
ever used for headache
MRS. ]. W. CONVICTION.
Sharptown, Nd.
IL they fail to help your druggist will refund
the money OIL first package
25 doses. % cents. Never sold in bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

Mai. Sylvester's annual report furnishes
an unanswerable argument in favor Of
an addition to the local police force. The
superintendent shows conclusively that
the area to be patrolled Is too large for
the number of men available. Practically
the entire District requires police service
of an urban character. The spreading of
the population of $4,000 over nearly sew
enty square miles puts an exceptionally
heavy burden on the force, especially as
it is constantly subject 10 draft for spe-
cial purposes. The presence OF nearly
forty men at the White House, for ex-
ample. Is seldom taken into account when
the statistics of the local police situation
are under consideration. Then. too, the
parks which are interspersed throughout
the city render effective patrolling difficult
The public interests here are unusually
important. and Washington should be the
most carefully policed city in the coun-
try, instead Of which 1t Is, owing to con-
Eressional economies, one Of the poorest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Purifying Municipal Government

From The st. Louis Republic.
No one can read Of the efforts 10 punish
bribery and purify the municipal govern
ment In Pittsburg without asking himself
how long 1t will be before American cities
learn to govern themselves. Experience
may be a good teacher. but the cities
learn slowly, and one revusion of public
sentiment under disclosures of graft and
perfidy is followed by a lapse of feeling
which opens the door for new opportu
mites. new thefts and another spasmodic
revulsion.
The astonishing thing is that from the
experiences of New York. Philadelphia,
st. Louis, Pittsburg, San Francisco and
Minneapolis there has apparently come
little knowledge. The people go on elect
ing the vicious and the vicious go on with
the pilfering. Galveston and Des Moines
seem to be the only cities that have
closed the door to opportunities and
cured that stability of conscience which
is insurance of peaceful. vir1uous and
honest future. Fort Worth, Dallas and
other Texas cities have followed the lead
OF Galveston, but that city seems to be
the only one that has arrived at correct
solution of the problems.
The solution is aided by The adoption of
the form of government by commissions
perhaps, but the point of supreme i'm
portance is the awakening of the civic
conscience. the stirring of the spirit of
patriotism and the deliberate and unan-
inous determination that the affairs of
the municipality shall be conducted with
out the interference of politics or poll
ticians but solely for the benefit of the
people. So long as the reckless ambitions
Of selfseekers are allowed to obtrude
themselves and the people deliberately
choose for their representatives men in
terested to serve themselves, their inter-
ests and their friends, so long will we
have recurrent outbreaks of bribery and
graft. The form of the government is i'm
por; ant, but the disposition of the people
is OF vastly greater Importance 1t is
ridiculous truism that the people of every
municipality have exactly the kind Of
government they want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

identification with the Red Cross is suf-
ficient guarantee that when an app al is
issued in that name the need is urgent
and the receipts will be worthily applied.
II Is we'll for the people of Washington,
who have been asked to give what they
can for the relief of the sufferers in
Italy. TO remember what tae Red Cross
signifies. 1t means. first ~ all, perfect
organization. and the highest prestige
with the governments of the world 1t
represents the services in emergencies
such as this of physicians and nurses on
the ground, engaged by the representa-
tives of the central society; 1t signifies the
greatest need of the most scient fic IN tn
DDS of rescue from suffering and want.
The Red Cross. provided literally with
funds. Is enabled to cooperate with the
public authorities Of Italy to supply the
survivors of the afflicted provinces with
food. bedding. clothing and medicines.
This great society works by system. 1t
wastes no time. 1t transfers money by
telegraph. draws on its CT dit In foreign
countries, buys supplies in the best mar
ket nearest to the scene of disaster en-
cages special trains and ships If need be,
and rushes to the point of need the pre-
else articles which are necessary to save
life and alleviate distress.
Washington IS giving generously in this
hour of the Italian cataclysm, responding
splendidly to the call for help. Its share
in the relief work will be proportionate
and II will moreover have the honor of
maintaining here the central organization
of the great agency for the rescue Of af
fiicted humanity, the American National
Red Cross.
The Star will receive contributions to
the relief fund, forwarding them to the
Red Cross headquarters and acknowledge
ing them daily. Those with only small
sums to spare should not hesitate to add
them to the total. The mites have been
welcome and helpful from an early day in
the history of Christianity.