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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
HENSON DESCRIBES
TRIP TO NORTH POLE
Negro Who Went With Peary Describes Hard
ships, but Not Once Did He Refer to DR..
Cook-Tells Audience About Eating
Dog Meat

words means inconsistencies, were all
brought before the hearers in plain,
homely phrase, and In such manner
as to leave lasting impression.
Some delay was occasioned because
Of the absence of the students from
the Hartshorn College. who were ex-
pected to attend in body. They
finally came. Then another delay was
caused through the absence of John
introduce Henson. The result was
that 1t was o'clock before the actual
evenings entertainment began.
Asked About the Money.
John Mitchell was introduced by
Rev. w. NJ. Graham. pastor of the
church. His words of Introduction
were plcasingly brief II am asked
to Introduce John Mitchell. Jr.. who
viii present the speaker OF the eve
ming" were his words At this bid
ding Mitchell arose. He said in part
II wish to commend Brother Ora
ham His words of introduction We're
about the briefcst ] have ever heard
It is my pleasure to present to you
man who has the distinction of having
reached the North Pole Ny Interest
In this meeting Is to find out just
who did find the place. There have
been two claimants and I want to
know which ono is right. Henson
told me his story and showed me let
ters which made him look like the real
thing Then my interest was aroused
and ! wanted him ito come here
and tell you folks Just what a col
ored man can do
He went to the North Pole. He
went there with his eyes open. know
Ing Just what was going TO happen
asked him how much money he got,
and he said $40 month. / know
that preacher would have asked
the question differently. but I came
right out with II. Now. / want to
say that 1t couldn't have been the
money which Interested him. because
/ am here TO tell YOU that $500
month would not have Interested mo.
SO 1t must have been the glory This
thing of eating dogmeat never did
appeal TO me. But he is here ready
to tell you the story of his trials
and sufferings and of his achieve
inents. lie stands for what the col
cred man can do. 1t matters not what
trouble this country gets into. you
Will always find colored man mixed
UP in IT. I am glad that this great
est achievement from a Scientific stand
low Inc to present Matt A. Henson
Not ALFRED in Furs.
Contrary to expectations Henson
was not attired in furs. He wore
an evening suit, cut in the most APP
proved fashion. His furs were not
even exhibited. He did show some
slides on the sheet which had been
placed above the pulpit, depicting va
rious scenes in the progress of tho
party how camp was made and where
the men and dogs slept during tho
long nights.
He began his remarks with brief
outline of the many attempts made to
find the North Pole. dealing in de-
tail with the eight attempts of Peary.
BY far the most interesting part of
his talk was that dealing with the
| hardships.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
FIFTY Great Diamon on His Coal

with clouds of dust. in summer, except
on the high plains and in the valleys.
He landed in Persia during the month
of May and went at once to Teheran'
Where he was received by the Shah.
l have been requested" said Mr.. Pear
son, TO describe the dress of the Shah
and members of his court. can only
say they We're gorgeous in the extreme.
The Shah had twenty-five great dla-
monds extending down the lapel of his
coat on one side and twenty-five on the
other A huge ruby ornamented the
front of his cap, or fez, and these. to-
gether with his orders and the wea7
pons he wore. rendered his appearance
brilliant indeed"
The valley Of the Lar, said Mr.. Pear
son, was desirable summer resort,
where he pitched his tent as soon as
possible after getting to Teheran. This
valley was remarkable for It's vegeta-
ton, upspringing to full growth IN a
few weeks, and for the lilies of all col
ors which covered it waist-hlgh IN
desert places Of Persia Mr.. Pearson
as 100 degrees, but the fact that breezes
blowing constantly tempered this heat
rendered 1t endurable.
Tribute tn Mnury.
The manners and customs of the Per-
SLAMS We're mentioned at length Duf-
ing the course of his remarks Mr.. Pear
son took occasion to pay CLOWNS
tribute to Commodore Matthew Maury,
his remarks being greeted with APP
plause. His address was, indeed
throughout brimful OF Interest and in
formation, and was delivered In an
easy and agreeable manner.
Among the guests of the evening
We're Mr., and Mrs, Thomas M. Ruther-
foord and Mrs, George p. Mayo, Mrs
Herbert Jackson and Mrs. u. y" Mo!fett
presided at the coffee table during the
reception after the address, and re-
freshments were served by a nnmhei
OF attractive young girls Mrs JOIN
S, Munce had with her Miss Josephine
Clark, of Norfolk, who Is her house
guest, and Cadet Munce, her SON. from
the Virginia Military Institute
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
SUPREME COURT
MAYS00NAEDJ0URN
Decisions Expected Thursday.
Several Cases Heard
Yesterday.

Having disposed of nearly the usual
number of cases heard at the autumn
term the Supreme Court OF Appeals, it
is believed, will adjourn about the end
of this week until early in January.
The court has entered no order in this
regard. but the supposltion is based on
the fact that about the ordinary point
has been reached on the docket when
the court adjourns for the holidays and
considers the cases which it has just
heard.
Before such action is taken. however,
some decisions are expected in cases
heard in Richmond early in November
One of these. and that which is await
ed with the most interest, Is the tax
case of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railway. Also an opin-
ion is doubtless looked for with grea,
deal of interest by w. Dallas Wright
and the two negroes convicted with
him in Buckingham county for the MUIR
der of the Stuart brothers, for their
lives hang on the result.
Cnses Heard.
Yesterdays proceedings in the court
were as follows:
held ADMINISTRATOR vs.. Wlhusor e'
ais; argued by C. L. Nicol. for the ap-
pellant, and by Robert A. Hutchinson,
for the appellees. and submitted.
Lynchburg Cotton Mill Company VS.
Rives; passed to January.
Bonsal VS.. Camp; partly argued by
Thomas n WILCOX, for the appellant
and by W. L. Williams, for the appel
lee, and continued to to-day.
Conrad, trustee, etc. VS.. Quinn ei
ais; submitted on briefs.
Next cases to be called: Harris VS.
Shields's Executor ct ais; DarlinS's
Executor VS.. Cumming ct ais. Ports
mouth Cotton Oil Refining Corporation
VS. Oliver Refining Company; Neblet1
VS.. Shackleton. sheriff, ct ais, and
Sedge & Barley ct al. VS.. Reed e.
ais, being Nos. "a, &c, u. % and 2.
on the argument docket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
FARM TEACHERS
BEGIN me- ING
Demonstration Men Have An
nual Session and Listen
to Addresses.

Addresses by Q. B. Martin, of WASH
ington. and j. d. Eggleston, Jr., OF
Richmond. signalized the opening ses-
sion of the annual meeting of the den-
onstration agents in Virginia of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, held last night at Murphy's Hotel.
About twenty-five of the Virginia dem
constructors are in attendance. The
meeting will last until Tomorrow
There. is no organization among these
workers. and their meetings are en-
tirely informal. but it is their custom
to gather in Richmond once year to
exchange experiences to receive in
structions from Washington and to
plan for the coming season
Mr.. Martin, who is here representing
DR.. S, A. Knapp, ds in special charge
OF the boys demonstration work in the
South. He spoke for some time last
night, telling the demonstrators that
to keep faith with the State Board OF
Education under the new United Agri-
cultural Board plan they must help all
they could in the school work among
bows. }s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29

Because some countries have refused
to receive letters and parcels bearing
Red Cross Christmas stamps and have
returned them to the senders or else
the dead letter office, the Post-ohice
Department this year has issued or
ders governing the use of these Yule-
tide charity labels
Guatemala, Uruguay and Portugal
will not admit mail bearing Red Cross
stamps or labels. which resemble pos
tage stamps. Other countries Will ad-
nit articles bearing such stamps, but
only when they are affixed to the re-
verse and not the address side. This
same rule applies to all domestic mail.
If the stamps are on the face of the
envelope the letter will not be deliv-
cred
Any matter liable to be refused ad-
mittance to any of these countries on
account of the fact that they be
charity stamps Will not be dispatched
from the United States, but will be re-
turned to the sender, If known, other
wise they will be forwarded to the
dead letter office.
To preclude delay in handling ar
ticles bearing Christmas stamps to be
transmitted IN the International mans
the covers should bear the full name
and address of the senders
The Richmond post office last De-
cember experienced difficulty with
mail, especially second-class matter, by
the senders sealing such articles WITH
Christmas labels bearing the com
pliments of the season." greetings
and other such expressions This made
ii necessary for post-otiice employees t.
tear OFF the stickers before passing
such mail as second class. otherwis,
ii would be held for flrst-class pos
tage.
Postmaster Edgar Allan, Jr., thi
year calls the attention Of the publ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29

Matt A. Henson, the colored man
who accompanied Robert u. Peary to
the very apex of the world. told OF
the trials and triumphs Of the peril
Gus journey to crowd which more
than filed the Fifth Street Baptist
Church last night.
The speaker was not at all affect
ed. He told his story In plain.
straightforward words. There were
few embellishments; the cold. tho fro-
zen cheeks. the meagre meals of dog
meat and the days upon days when
hope gradually disappeared and in its
stead came the disease called by ply
slcians nostalgia, but which in plain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
Have Opportunity.

No greater responsibility and no
greater possibility for service, said
Mr. Martin, was enjoyed by any one
than is the lot of the 500 men who
work under DR.. Knapp.
Mr.. Eggleston is,s of course, espe-
cially interested in the work in the
boys corn clubs, He does not decry
the instruction to men, but reminded
his hearers last night that while nine
OF ten boys can be reached, perhaps
not more than two of ten men will be
turned from the ways they have fol-
lowed for years,
tsYou take boy said Mr.. Eggle-
ston, and show him that he can raise
fifty or sixty or eighty or 100 bushels
OF corn on an acre of land that his
daddy has been content to get twenty
or twenty-tiye bushels out of. and you
nave awakened his soul, Education is
to make one master of his environment
A textbook Is a good slave but very
poor master. 1t is not piled-up gold
ISor hay or corn that makes a State. II
| is the man behind these things"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
That Is How the Shah Of Persia
Was Dressed When Mr..
Pearson Saw Him.


=, before the members of the Woman's
club last night. Richmond Pearson. of
AsheVlile, N, G.. former minister to per
ora ana ambassador to Greece, dis
pusSed clearly and eloquently condi-
..ohs existing during his administra-
ton.
Mr.. Pearson married Miss cav
lhomas, daughter of the late James
Thomas, of 112 East Grace Street. and
sister OF Mrs. Thomas NJ Rutherford
lie Is, while in Richmond, the guest of
MRS rutherford at the old Thomas
home.
Ills talk turned on his diplomatic
experiences and observations, and, as
he. was four years in Persia and two
Years in Greece, he was Well at home
in his subject The chairman of the
evening, Mrs. w. D. Thomas being sick
and former Governor A. j. Montague
having been Unexpectedly called out of
Town, Mr., Pearson was most happily
introduced by the chairman of the lee
ture committee, Mrs. L. r. Dashieu
VINO presented him as son of the
Chlef Justice OF the Supreme Court OF
! North Carolina. diplomat who as n
young man, had been sent by President
Grant to Brussels and afterward 10
Genoa, and who had been appoin r1S
| ny roosevelt 10 Persia and TO Greece
Mr. Pearson began his address by a
reference to the ancient civilizations.
religious faiths and customs of Tho
Persians. He spoke of the allurement
| OF the mystery in which the country
was shrouded, of its stately forms and
4 conventions, of the unhending charac-
ter of its laws established by prece-
dent and altogether unchanging. He
| described the manner in which he was
received as representative of the
/ united states government, OF the hom-
age paid him by the governors of prov
lhces and the guns fired at his an.
pfoach. lie gave as his opinion that
the Persians, when not eating sweets
We're talking them, after the Oriental
idea OF courtesy
Persia Gonfederacy's Size.
AS to size, Mr., Pearson considered
mat Persia correspondent to the area
OF the States composing the Southern
confederacy. being vast domain il
some parts we'll wooded and watered
and in others destitute OF green grass
and trees, sterile and desert The eli
mate also was varied. very hot and dry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
Election EXPENSES.

The Council Committee on Printing
and Claims failed of quorum last
night, and will meet on Thursday
night at o'clock, to audit the en-
penses of the recent general election
In the city of Richmond, and authorize
the payment Of judges and clerks, and
for the rent OF the polllng precincts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
Mr.. Potts Elected President.

Rev. r. H. Potts. pastor of Union station
Methodist Church. was elected president of
the Methodist Preachers Association yes
terday at the annual meeting. Other Off
GERS chosen follow: Rev. H. C. Pfeifer, pas
tor OF Central Church, vice-president; Rev.
5. Q. Wright, pastor of ST. Paul's, secre-
tary: Rev. g. F. Greene. corresponding sec.
rotary Rev. Q. G. Parker, assistant secre-
tary. and Rev DE- I. Merritt. pastor OF
Highland Park Church. treasurer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
CHARTERS ISSUED

Inc following charters were issued yester-
day by tho state Corporation Commission
Consolidated Construction Corporation,
Roanoke, Va j. y. James, president; 3.
secretary and treasurer-all of Roanoke,
va. Capital: Maximum. $4,000; minimum.
$1,000 Objects; Real estate and building
business.
Southern Seminary Gnc.), Buena Vista.
va T. H. Rowe, president: J.N S. Engle,
treasurer; Frances Rowe, secretary; Anna
Engle Sice-presdent--a of Buena Vista.
capital; Maximum, $4,000; minimum, slo,-
VVn OBJECTS: To conduct school for girls.
Ihe Stanley Drug Company Qnc), stan
leyion, Va. NJ c. Scott, president; d. =.
Maucli, vlce-presdent; f. P. Koontz, secre-
tary and treasurer-al OF stanleyton. va.
Sapital; Maximum, $4,000; minimum, 1000
Objects: Drug business
Harry Bothman Company IncD. Norfolk
va Harry Rothman, president; G. Brown
secretary both OF Norfolk. Va; Albert
Bolhman, vice-prestdent Wilmington, Del
capital Maximum, $4,000; minimum. $1,000
objects; Restaurant business.
Menhaden Fisheries Corporation, Harvey's
Wharf Va. NJ, S. strngfollow, president
Brandy station, va; n st. George Tucker
iaSlor, treasnror; Robert w Shultice, see
rotary both Of Norfolk Va. Capital: Max
imnm, 100000; minimum, $4,000 Objects
Fish and fertilizer business
Nrisiersyille Mutual Telephone Company
oilslersvllle, AKA. w, A. Renalds presl
dent; q r. Ross, yce-prcsdent both o.
GriglerSrille, Va; l.. W Crlgler, secretary
Madison, Va, CAPITAL: Maximum, 5000
minimum ano ObJects Operate tee
phone lines
Robinson Orchard Company Inc.), Win
chester, va. Ashhy sprint, president; Franl
II" Sprint, vce-presldent Ray Robinson
secretary and treasurer--all of Winchester
va CAPITAL; Maximum, Sooooo; minimum
$4,000, objects; Cutivating orchards AMI
marketing the products OF the same.
An amendment was issued 10 the charte
81 Frank Hume Clnc,), changing the loca
ton OF the principal office from Alexandra
va. 10 ST. Elmo. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
Make Emergency Repairs.

On recommendation of the City At
torney q resolution was recommended
to the Council declaring the roadway
free bridge from the date of the
decree in the Hastings Court, author
izing the City Engineer to appoint
a custodian at salary of ss5 per
month. and appropriating $4,000 for
emergency repairs to the roadbed. and
also authorizing the temporary rental
of the present buildings on Mayo's
Island within the strip of land con-
Ja,, ,al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
Glass to entertain.

The Philathea class of the North
side Baptist Church will give an enter
stainment in Northside Hall tonight,
III. NJ, Starke will preside.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-29
RED CROSS STAMPS MUST
BE ON BACK OF ENVELOPE
If Placed on Side With Postage Stamp and Ad-
dress. the letters Will Not Be Delivered--G uate-
mala. Uruguay and Portugal Admit None

to these rules in order to facilitate the
handling of the heavy mails during
the holiday season.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-08

tower from her and poop called proved
her coDvncingy the date had been
scored upon her.
What IN her hold? Thousands pounds worth OF
precious gold and silver knew
but had she been flush decks with
ducats would exchanged them all sight OF
ship for rl of fresh searched
feverish There nothing sight The
advancing The burning unbearably midway
sky. and thirst tormened 1 dropped
another steak of fish, but though the moistu~
temporarily relieved the flowing
my increased suherlngs There
light blowing. the rembed deeper
glorious of twinkng rubies
the setting | half of black
about that the sharks
returned the earthquake
up anything to cat.
sank the night along in stride
curl looked wany down
dashed rich magnificent
eentered the ship md
which extended brelk penthouse,
which might from the dew that already
falling squatted down. asca fashion, With
against shell armored bukhead Great Father
what solitude was till then
Several during the night got to the poop
tbe deck ancenty the
looked But there nothing
TO catch The breeze freshened somewhat
night aud made by the musical
running fell asleep hour before dawn and when
owoke the Frightening in the
morning was sky. turned search
ocean and thing brig not above half mile
from the The nstaut her rushed on to the poop
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-08

where figure would best and fell tonrnins ny
handkerchief like maniac sought to shout but my '.S
was even weaker thar had been after fell overheard
sne abandoned me knew must PERISH as every 'nS''' Ms
Sureo me tnat had neither mena nor pnysea, p mona
another uoPo
the island
sudden she hauled up the lee clew boom
ended her sudding sails helm over knew VIVA"
this sisn6ed and. claspng bands looked up 10 God
Presently was lowered pulled toward the island
dropped tumblinG down my nose In my
weakues and made with trembling legs TO the beach, snuns
in the curl of the wash there There We're
three in the and they eyed they rowed over
their shoulders If | bad
"Wbo what is thisy eSciaimeu
who pulled stroke his hand to me
articuate
Nothing sailors like cry to them
for In instant the three had dragged me into 1ne
boat and sranng like their ours as they sent
the nshng through the ripping We dashed along
side,
Hes dying o thirstr cry
bundled deck The captain below aud returned
with small draft OF wine and
Start You'll a longer pull
drink gave me back my voice yet for owhie'i could
scarce speak for the tears thnt sweIled my beart
Are there more of YEP said the captain
But whut lnnds thisY' inquired.
"AD island uphove by earthquake said l.
Great nunder! be cried And WHAT'S that arrangements
In shells weeds atop tY'
"A that's probably 800 years a rhe bottom
answered
"sThe quake IT. heyY'
s" said l.
WELL fellow III 1t don't seem ton
good Mr. Fletcher trim sail sir Best shove along
shove along Come SIR step below with me for rest ana
bite and give your tnle"
A wurly another sup and water
made We sat below while | telling my
story making and talking of the credit he would ger
for bringing report when suddenly
the mate put head into the sSyiSht
"Captan!"
"Hellov'
sThe islands gone. sir"
sWhat dye mean-that we've sunk tT'
mo BY Lord but that It's sunk ITSELF
We ran island should have been was
all clear
The captain with his mouth vide open
Nothing report after al" be cried
al saw the mate Il had my eye on
II when IL I've founderns In my day. Out tns
beats aII ny going absnilg! IT,.
"Wel said The captain 10 me- I'VE didn cone 'oo S'e ~
hid my my hands,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-08

J: : !
I TNMlT was the evening of the 23d March,
E3n&n passage to the equator from Sydney had been
1G7M - good but for three days had been bothered
1&NNM with light head winds and cams since 4
\IW1V o'clock this day the had stretched in oil
t17aad smooth undulations Its margin, with
q to crlSn its arunlonc nitxi into
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-04-14
State of South Dakota :,
County of Bon Homme

SSahs VI ~
In County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Ann
Herbert, Deceased.
Order to Show Cause Why Decree of Dis
tribution Should Not Be Made.
On reading and filing the petition of Lo-
renzo R. Herbert setting forth that he has
filed his final account of his administration of
the estate of said deceased. in this Court, and
that the same has been duly settled and allow
ed; that all debts and expenses of administra-
tion have been duly paid. and that a portion OF
said estate remains to be divided among the
heirs of said deceased, and praying among
other things, for an order of distribution of
the residue of said estate among the persons
entitled.
1t is ordered that all persons interested in
the estate of the said Sarah Ann Herbert de-
ceased, be and appear before the County Court
of Bon Homme County, at the Court room of
said Court, on Tuesday, the 26th day of April
Al 1910, at ten o'clock A. NJ, then and there
to show cause why an order of distribute on
should not be made of the residue of said es-
tate among the heirs of the said deceased,
according to law.
1t is further ordered that acopy of this or
der be published for three successive weeks,
before the 26th day of April A. d. 1910. in the
printed and published in the said Bon Honnme
County.
Dated at Tyndall, South Dakota, March 3lst,
1910.
By the Court, w. l.. Redden.
Judge of the county court.
Attest; r. r. Robinson, Clerk.
]. L. Meighen,
Attorney.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-04-14

r. D. Wicks returned on Tues
day from q trip to Chicago.
Miss Kate Wittmayer spent Sun
day with friends in Yankton.
]. u. Hutchinson made a bust
ness trip to Jefferson Saturday.
Mr.. Henry Lerson, living north
Of Olivet, was in Scotland Monday.
Walter Stark has taken a posi-
tion as assistant cashier in the
Bon Homme County Bank.
Miss Banks Of Winterset, Ia.
who had been visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. G. DeVault, returned to
her home Sunday.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-04-14

OF the 1O3 land Offices in the
United States the Rapid City Of
flee stands at the head for amount
of business done in 1909. At that
office there we're 7,84O land entries
made, covering 928, 1914 acres, and
the receipts for sales amounted to
1928, ST. The total number of
land entries in South Dakota dur
ing the year was 49, covering
2,168, $50 acres.
Nothing in the way offs cough is cough
is quite SC annoying as a tickling, teas
ing, wheeling, bronchial cough. The
quickest relief comes perhaps from a
prescription known to druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Cough Remedy.
And besides ]. Is sc ..hs:affsS harmless
that mothers give it with perfect safety
even to the youngest babies. The ten
der leaves Of a simple mountain shrub
give to DR.. Shoop's Cough Remedy its
remarkable curative effect. Al few days
test will tell. Sold by r W Russell
Drug Co.