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Started From Fishing Trip.
(Associated Press Report.)
NEW YORK. September 2.—Members
of geographical, Arctic exploring and
othw scientific societies In America do
not Jn the least doubt that Dr. F. A.
Cook of Brooklyn has really discovered
the North Pole. Notwithstanding th®
doubt cast upon the first reports from
Copenhagen anil probably In Berlin and
In Rome, the Intimate friends of Dr.
Cook here declare that when the ex-
plorer reaches Copenhagen, which prob-
ably will be Saturday afternoon, he will
bo able to amply verify his claims.
Scientists declare that they can easily
tell from Dr. Cook's records and fig-
ures If he had reached the North Pole.
Mrs. Cook, wife of the explorer, who
has been spending the summer at South
Harpswell. Maine, and liAs not been
lieard from, it is believed, will come
to New York and start for Europe to
meet her husband and return with him.
f>r. Cook's brief message to her irom
I^rwick, Shetland Islands, which said
he had been successful and was well,
w as forwarded by mail yesterday so that
firobnbly her first news of his threat vic-
ory will reach her through the newspa-
pers today.
Tho discovery of the North Pole by Dr.
Cook was the termination of a voyage
which started as a fishing trip.
FISHING IN POLAR REGIONS.
On July 8. 1907, Dr. Cook was the guest
r>r John R. Bradley oa board his schooner
yacht tho John R Bradley, which left
Gloucester, Mass., to go on a fishing
trip up the Labrador coast. Mr. Rrad-
)ey is a New Yorker of wealth. Inter-
ested In sports and who has followed
Polar aspirants closcly.
Mr. Bradley had Invited Dr. Cook to
go on the fishing trip, never dreaming
that It would end In the Brooklyn man
making a dash for the pole. Aboard the
steamer were a dozen Newfoundland-
ers wlio were thoroughly familiar with
the I^alirador Coast.
The fishing party ran into treacherous
•Weather and heavy Ice packs and It
crawled along the Labrador coast. Then
the gasoline engines sot out of order
and the vessel was Involved In difficul-
ties. The ship was at length headed for
Cape York harbor, but owing to the
heavy Ice it was unable to land there
and a landing was made in North Star
bay. There some days were spent In
bunting and fishing.
While the time whs being spent in this
way Dr. Cook became fired with the
ambition to reach the pole und spoke to
Mr. Bradley about it nnd the latter de-
clared that If any such trip was to be
made he would not join It.
COOK "WANTED ALI, TO OO.
Dr. Cook was Insistent. He wanted the
•ntlre party to go with him on the ex-
pedition. Mr. Bradley would not be one
of the party and Dr. Cook organized a
force of Eskimos nnd with Franke mmh
preparations for the triji. Mr. Bradley
left for New York In August, 19(17. leav-
ing the determined Brooklyn man and his
party to seek the pole.
Dr. fook had an entirely different Idea
«f how the trip to the pole ought to
b<* attempted from that followed by
Peary and had It explored. uc caj.
culated upon going through Nansen strait
and doing his traveling In the winter
months. His reasons for choosing tho
period of extreme cold was tliat the ice
fields would be smoother and that there
would be less danger of encountering the
hardened passages of Ice.
When Mr. Bradley returned to New
/
York In October. 1907, he told of Dr.
Cook and his preparations for his trip.
"Dr. Cook told roe before he left
Gloucester that he would make an at-
tempt to reach the pole before we re-
turned." said Mr. Bradley. "I did not
give him any encouragement, but when
he insisted after reaching the Labrador
coast 1 ordered provision and made ready
for him.
ESKIMOS REMEMBERED COOK.
"Therefore we had everything neces-
sary for a Polar expedition. On our trip
we went as far north as Etah, Peary's
former winter quarters. Here we en-
joyed a fine view from the high hills
of Smith sound. There was "no great
amount of ice In the sound, so T>r. Cook,
the first mate, took a smaller boat and
went through Smith sound to 79 de-
grees north latitude. Tills is the fore-
most settlement of the Eskimos and we
spent several days among them. Dr.
Cook knows the Eskimo language and
had no trouble in conversing with them.
He had been there on Peary's first ex-
pedition and some of the Eskimos re-
membered him.
"When wo returned to Etah we brought
the greater part of the Eskimo settle-
ment back with us. When we returned
to Ktah condiUons looked so favorable
for a start to the North Pole that Dr.
Cook Insisted on making a start at once.
The natives had already cached their
winter supply of food. r helped them
kill walrus, sea.s, white whales and nar-
whale to augment the supply. The Eski-
mo women were kept busy making win-
ter clothing.
"Dr. Cook concluded to stay and make
the dash for the pole as soon as feasible
nfter the long, dark night should be-
gin to break. He took about fifty Eski-
mo men, women and children with him
to a place further north of Etah and
established winter quarters. With hin*
also was Mr. Franke. who was anxious
to accompany Dr. Cook on his expedi-
tion."
W. L. Cook, a brother of the explorer,
states that Dr. Cook will now devote his
energies to discovering the South Pole.
THE CLAIMS WILL STAND
itTntil They Are Disproved, Declare
the London Critics.
(Associated *Vess Report.}
LONDON, September 3.—Dr. Cook's
narrative of his thrilling journey to the
North Pole, while It has not removed the
doubts raised as to his having really ac-
complished the feat he claims, has at
least set at rest the Improbable sugges-
tions advanced In some quarters yester-
day that he had attained, not the North
Pole but the magnetic pole.
Captain Roald Amundsen. In an Inter-
view at Christianla on this point, says:
"Such a supposition is nonsense. The
magnetic pole is situated on the Amer-
ican side, and it is quite impossible Cook
could have been driven so far from his
planned ttmte. I feel certain that Dr.
Cook has expressed nothing definitely
p. bout the result. Other people have mis-
understood him and It remains necessary
| to await his arrival at Copenhagen lor
| the real facts."
TIME WILL TELL TRVTH.
The London newspapers are not whol-f
ly convinced by the narrative and per-
sist that. It will be necessary to await
more details and reports.
They are unable to conceive how a taskf
which has beaten the ablest explorers
equipped with the best outfits that monev
could buy could have been accomplished
lti such a seemingly offhand manner, un-
premeditated and with such ease and
quickness.
At the same time they pav tribute of
admiration to Dr. Cook. The Dally Tele-
graph says:
"It Is for the moment beside the ques-
tion to discuss the accuracy or proba-
bility of Dr. Cook's statement. Tt is
neither kind nor generous to question the
genuineness of such a claim before de-
tails of the expedition are made public
by the traveler hlm«< 'f. Indeed, we have
much sympathy because of the difficulties
by which Dr. Cook or any other solitarv
explorer la hampered In attempting to
convince a skeptical world of geograph-
ical experts of the reliability of his oh-
servatlons and reports.
"We trust when the proper time
comes for a full and impartial examina-
tion of the record of the expedition Dr.
Cook will meet with the fairness an I
consideration his pluck especially in-
vites."
EASILY MAY BE VERIFIED.
The Morning Post says: "If Dr. Cook
has found a new track to the pole In
so short a time as thirty-five days, oth-
ers can follow In his footsteps and ver-
ify his story for themselvesi When the
matter has been settled bevoXd all doubt*
the civilized world will acclaim Cook as
one of the greatest explorers of ail
times."
Dr. Hugh H. Hill, former librarian of
the Royal Geographical society, is rather
skeptical, but says that great weight
must be attached to the opinion of Polar
experts In America.
"I should particularly like to know
General Greely's opinion." he said. "My
own feeling is that our present informa-
tion is insufficient to base any opinion
upon."
Sir Martin Conway, a noted explorer,
thinks Dr. Cook's claim could be es-
tablished If his story on examination
was found to band together.
Sir George S. Narois. who commanded
the Challenger In 1873 and was with an
Arctic expedition In 3S7.">. says "I should
ask Dr. Cook to what distance from the
pole did the Polar land extend and
whether he communicated with Peary's
party."
Prof. Milner thinks that if Dr. Cook
lias properly taken photographs of the
sky at the pole on April 21. 1908. they
may assist In determining the position
he reported.
WIFE NEVER LOST CONFIDENCE
Had to Make Sacrifices While Ex-
plorer Was Absent.
(Associated Press Report.')
NEW YORK. September 2.—Mrs. Cook,
wife of the discoverer of the pole, heard
of her husband last about a year ago
through a member of the Peary relief
expedition. Although she was anxious
concerning Dr. Cook's whereabouts, she
never lost confidence in him. Before
starting for Maine, in June last, she
told friends thg.t she was sure he would
be successful.
"He never believed in sensationalism,"
Mrs. Cook said of him, in an interview
befc*re she left the city for the summer.
"He saw Peary's work in Greenland, and
did not like the way he treated the
natives.
"When he had a chance to come home
Dr. Cook refused to do so. Instead of
returning with Peary, he determined to
make a solitary effort to gain the pole.
He walked three days to get to a place
where he could send a letter to me. In
the letter, which he asked me to keep
secret, he told me he would reach the
North Pole or die In the attempt.
"He said that one man with determina-
tion and genuine love and regard of the
natives could do more than whole expe-
ditions. That, was the last I heard of
him. But I knew that if I did not get
news of his success. I would hear from
him."
Mrs. Cook's youngest daughter does not
remember ever having seen her father.
On the wall of the Brooklyn home, in
which Mrs. OHiok lives, is hung low on
the wall a photograph of Dr. Cook, and
at bed time the children take a look at
their father's picture.
Mrs. Cook during the absence of her
husband sold their residence in Brooklyn
and made many other sacrifices .to keep
her family together. Her worries during
the last few months have been great.
"I am going to do all I can to keep a
little home ready for him when he gets
back," she said.
All Glory to Young America.
(Associated Press Keport.)
PARIS, Septeml1^3.—The Matin, com-
menting on Dr. Cook's success, says:
"The dawn of a new century has seen
marvelous discoveries, not the least of
which was that brought to us over the
telegraph on Wednesday night that the
North Pole had been discovered and that
an American explorer has attained that
point of the globe which is wrapped in
mysterious legend and has always 7>een
deemed inaccessible.
"It is difficult at 'this hour to estimate
what science will gain by this discovery.
It is notably difficult to know if Nan-
sen's theory—the famous theory that the
North Pole is only a sea covered with a
thick crust of ice drifting from east to
west—would be confirmed or upset. Dr.
Cook in his account does not make clear
if the ice on which he planted the flag
covers terrestrial soil or the depths of
the sea. It is also difficult to appreciate
the value of observations of all kinds
that savants have not failed to make in
the course of their expeditions.
"But one thing is certain, a great feat
has been accomplished and a marvelous
victory has been won by the courage
and temerity of a man over the savage
brutality and relentless resistance of
matter, and none will seek to stint to
young America the enthusiasm which the
glorious conquest merits; nor will refuse
her the tribute of admiration well earned
by one of her sons for the triumph which
he has achieved for civilization."
One of Greatest Explorations.
(Associated Pfess Report.)
WINNIPEG, Man., September 2.—The
question as to whit proofs Dr. Cook
would bring back with him to substan-
tiate ats claim thaf. he had discovered
the North Pole was asked of a number
of distinguished British scientists who
are attending the British Association for
the Advancement of Sciences. Colonel
Sir Duncan Johnstone, president of the
Georgraphic society, said:
'Ht would be easy to prove if the pole
had been reached by studying the ob-
servations made. It would be quite im-
possible for observations to be made to
deceive a scientist. The achievement is
one of Ifhe greatest in the history of ex-
ploration."
Prof. Sir Joseph Larmor said:
"It would be impossible to disprove
that a man had been at the pole if he
said he had, and if he had departed lu
the right direction and returned from tho
right direction. Nansen. if he had so de-
Fired, might have said he had attained
the pole, as he went so near, and the
outside world could not have proved him
wrong."
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Implicit Faith in Story.
(Associated Press Report.)
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., September 2.
—Dillon Wallace, the author and ex-
plorer, whose companion, Leonidas Hub-
bard, starved to death while exploring
l>abrador, in an interview today said he
had implicit faith in Dr. Frederick Cook's
wonderful feat. Mr. Wallace has almost
completed plans for an expedition for
the relief of Ur. Cook. In his statement
today he said:
"It is utterly impossible that Cool;
could merely have found the magnetic
pole. His course would not have per-
mitted (hat. Anyone who has visited the
country and studied conditions tnere c'a.i
realize how impossible it would be for
him to reach the magnetic pole from the
course he took.
"I'eary undoubtedly would have ac-
complished wiiat Dr. Cook has done if
he had been better acquainted with the
dangerous conditions confronting him in
the frozen sea. Peary tried to avoid this
condition by going westward, but this
was his undoing. Cook took advantage
of Peary's failure and planned a round-
about course."
Cook's Story Not Doubted.
(Associated Press Report.)
PARIS, September 2.—M. Lemesof.
librarian of the French Geographical so-
ciety and an authority on Polar ques-
tions. said today that while the society
had not received direct news of Dr.
Cook's exploi%tion, that he saw nothing
to doubt In the report of the expedition,
especially considering the personality of
Dr. Cook.
"We have known the navigator," «aid
he. "for several years, lie is a man of
rare energy and much experience in Arc-
tic and Antarctic exploration. He was
most capable, and despite the slight
means at his disposal, seems to have at-
tained the goal, which from time im-
memorial has been the greatest dream
of all explorers, who risked their lives
on the Polar seas.
"This exploit, if confirmed, is one of
the most wonderful and epoch-making of
humanity."
Enthusiasm in Belgium.
Associated Press Report.)
BRl'SSELS. September 2.—The Belgium
newspapers comment with enthusiasm on
the achievement of Dr. Cook, who is
well known In this city. They recall
how he caine to join the Belgian expedi-
tion to the South Pole. On the very day
the expedition's doctor, who had been
previously engaged, was notified to join
the party. Dr. Cook cabled from New
York, asking if by chance there was a
place vacant aboard the Belgica. Instruc-
tions were immediately sent to him to
join the ship at Rio Janeiro. Dr. Cook's
asblstance on that expedition was most
valuable, not only as a physician, but
as a photographer and scientist. He was
the life of the party, and worked won-
ders In cheering up the Belgians tintfi
after time when their courage failed, and
they wanted to give up.
Anxiety for Canadian Explorer.
(Associated Press Report.)
MOXTREAL, September 2.—Some anx-
iety lb ftlt In government marine circles
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RESERVE OVER SEVEN MILLION
over the disappearance of Captain Ber-
nier. Canada's Arctic explorer, who iert
Quebec on a voyage to the Northern seas
In July, 1908. The last word received
from him was last October, when, re-
turning letters reported that he had
been planting the Union Jack on many
of the islands in the Arctic seas.
Bernier went north with a well equipped
expedition to make surveys and to collect
customs duties from American whalers.
It is thought he may have started or) a
voyage of discovery.
Try Airship in Explorations.
(Associated Press Report.)
BERLIN, September 2.—Prof> Herge-
selle, the scientific adviser of the pro-
posed expedition to the North Pole in
the Zeppelin airship, speaking today of
Dr. Cook's achievement, said:
"I am sincerely. glad an explorer has
reached the pole. Our airship expedi-
tion, however, will not be affected in
any way. When we first proposed to
go'to the Arctic in an airship the reach-
ing of the actual North Pole was a mat-
ter of indifference to us. Our main ob-
ject is to show how a dirigible balloon
can be used for exploration.
"Our airship is intended for surveying
and the taking of photographs, and it
will be so constructed as to land on the
drift if necessary. There is still much to
lie done in Aiotic exploration and there
is the probability of great geographical
discovery.
"We regard Dr. Cook as a serious man,
but as he had only Eskimos with him,
any great enrichment to science through
his* expedition is hardly likely, as it must
have been impossible for him to carry
the necessary instruments."
More Fields Yet to Conquer.
(Associated Press Report.)
LONDON, September 2.—Lieutenant
Ernest H. Shackelton. in a special article
contributed to a morning newspaper,
says:
"I have very recent recollections of the
hardships of the struggle in icebound
regions. Therefore, I can realize the
effort Dr. Cook's feat cost, and feel a
personal pleasure that it has been
crowned with such magnificent success.
Of course, the attainment of either pole
will stop the fitting out of expeditions
designed solely to reach the pole, but
even after both poles have been reached,
scientific expeditions will continue to
penetrate the Polar regions, which, apart
from the poles themselves, will remain a
for scientific study and re-
vast field
search."
Should Have Had Own Route.
(Associated Press Report.)
PORTLAND, Ore., September 2.—Dr. L.
O. Wolfe, surgeon with Lieutenant Robert
E. Peary's expedition in 1905-06, while in
no way disparaging Dr. Cook's achieve-
ment, is inclined to criticise him for his
alleged use of a portion of the route
which Peary had been working out.
Dr. Wolfe declared that Dr. Cook vio-
lated the etiquette of Polar exploration.
He as»srts Dr. Cook should have followed
a route of his own. Dr. Wolfe asserted
that the dash was not taken at a time'
unusual for Arctic pole chasers. The date
of reaching the pole is placed by Dr.
Cook as April 21, 1908. Dr. Wolfe cites
the fact that Peary reached his farthest
north April 26. the Duke of the Abruzzi.
April 25; Nansen, Apri.l 7, and Peary
again in 1902. April 21.
that her attorneys announced this after-
noon that they will be forced to abandon
plans announced yesterday and ask the
State to postpone everything until next
week.
"Mrs. —Flanary's mental and physical
conditon^is such," said Attorney Allen,
"that it precludes the possibility of there
being any preliminary hearing earlier
than next-week."
Although bail for their client is desired,
they consider that her condition is such
that it would be better to allow her to re-
main in jail than to have her released
following a hearing in wljich all of the
sensational and startling occurrences of
the last few days are recited.
BARRY MILLER"ON T^ffe STUMP.
Dallas Man Will Speak for Anti-
Prohibition in Bell.
(Houston Post Special.)
TEMPLE, Texas, September 2.—Chair-
man Fred P. Hamill of the anti-prohibi-
tion caihpaign committee has received
word from Barry Miller of Dallas that
the latter will make a number of
speeches in Bell county against prohibi-
tion. Some time ago Mr. Miller with-
drew from such discussions against pro-
hibition, owing to pressure of private
business, but he said to Mr. Hamill that
on account of personal obligations he
would consent to set aside his decision in
this case.
At Troy last night. Rev. Arthur W.
Jones of Dallas, representing the pros,
met Judge W. C. Linden of San Antonio
in joint debate and at Rogers Saturday,
September 4, Judge Linden and Rev.
George C. Rankin of Dallas will lock
horns over the question. Monta J. Moore
of Cameron is making an active cam-
paign against prohibition at various
points in Bell county.
At the city park last night Rev. J. A.
Maples of Greenville delivered a prohibi-
tion speech to a good sized audience. A
meeting of ladies was held today and an
organization perfected to aid the cause
of the pros. A house to house canvass
in Temple is planned. Mrs. B. A. Hodges
was elected central chairman; Mrs. W. T.
Bessonette. secretary, and Mesdames A.
J. Jarrell. A. C. Scott and R. L. Barclay,
ward chairmen.
U. B. C. REPORTS WANTED.
Notice
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Bradley Formerly of El Paso.
(Houston Post Special.)
EL PASO. Texas, September 2.—J. R.
Bradley of New York cltv, who supplied
Dr. Frederick A. Cook with provisions
for his exploring expedition to the North
Pole, is a former El Paso man. In the
early border days Bradley conducted the
Wigwam gambling house here. Bradley
was a close follower of all sports while
here and later became interested in polar
expeditions, fitting up his steam yacht
Bradley for a dash to the pole himself.
Believe Cook Reached Pole.
(Associated Press Report.)
WINNIPEG, September 2.—"I believe
Dr. Frederick A. Cook has reached the
North Pole," said Prof. Louis A. Bauer
of the Carnegie institute, Washington, to-
day. Dr. Cook dined with Prof. Bauer
at his home in Washington, May 1, 1957.
"Dr. Cook discussed his plans to reach
the pole then," said Prof. Bauer. "He
was profoundly impressed with the possi-
bility of the great achievement, if scien-
tifically planned. His achievement vJlI
unquestionably be attended with the most
valuable results to science."
Some Doubt in Paris.
(Associated Press Report.}
PARIS, September 2.—The Paris morn-
ing newspapers are characterized by a
benevolent, doubting tone with regard to
Dr. Cook's reaching the pole. They are
Influenced principally in this attitude by
interviews with scientist-explorers, such
as Melville and Haldeman.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS IN PALACI0S
City in Gala Attire for First Cur-
rent Turned On.
(Houston Post Special.")
PALACIOS, Texas, September 2.—Pala-
cios forged ahead another step yester-
day. and last night the city was in ga\a
attire celebrating the opening of the elec-
tric light works, the current being turned
on for service generally last night, for
the first time.
Clyde Randolph, at the suggestion of
his friends, engaged the Palacios Marine
band, an organization that has been the
pride of Palacios, and they discoursed
some excellent music ^t the electric light
plant for several hours. Refreshments
were served to the many hundred vis-
itors who called during the evening.
KNOX WOULD ANNEX THE POLE
Way of Avoiding Direct Question as
to Government's Position.
(Associated Press Report.)
BEVERLY, Mass., September 2.—Presi-
dent Taft, in bidding goodby today to
Walter Ely Clark, who is to be inaug-
urated at Juneau as governor of Alaska
October 1, announced that he probably
would visit the Far Northwestern terri-
tory next summer. It is said that if the
president should go to Alaska next year
lie may extend his trip to include the
Hawaiian islands.
Neither the president nor Secretary
Knox would discuss the reported disco\-
ery of the North Pole. When the secre-
tary- was asked as to the etiquette of
what the state department ought to do .
with the pole under the circumstances, he i home. The men's groans aroused Paulus-
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Physical and Mental Condition the
Cause of Postponement.
(Houston Post Special.)
DALLAS, Texas, September 2.—At 2
o'clock this afternoon Mrs. Fannie Flan-
ary was brought into Justice Corley's
court for a preliminary hearing. The case
was continued until !» o'clock next Tues-
day morning. The State introduced one
witness, A. M Dobbin, who saw the
shooting:, but no other testimony was of-
ferd. The court room was crowded to
the doors.
Such Is the endition of Mrs. Flanary
mother, who found both men in a horribly
mangled condition. They were carried to
their homes, where they died shortly
afterward. Both were unmarried.
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Presidents of U. D. C.
Chapters.
Our State must rank with others in
the report of the educational committee
that will be given at the general con-
vention in Houston in October. In order
to do this my report must be as full as
possible. We are very proud of the
scholarships that have been bestowed In
the University of Texas at Austin and
the Southwestern university at George-
town. There may be a great deal of in-
dividual work being done by the chap-
ters that will help to make a splendid
report. Has your chapter established an
industrial or manual training department
in your public school? Have you offered
prizes for literary compositions in the
form of essays, songs or poems? Have
you established a reading room or library
for children and furnished it with South-
ern literature? Any information that you
will send me at once of your work along
this line will be greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Herbert N. Peters,
IT. D, C. State Chairman Educational
Committee.
Waxahachie, Texas.
TRADES CONGRESS ADJOURNED.
Gompers in Speech Denounced In-
ternational Strike Breaking.
(Associated Press Report.)
PARIS, September 2.—Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation of
Labor, addressed the International
Trades Congress today. He denounced
international strike breaking and de-
clared the systematic immigration of
workmen in times of depression and
strikes in other countries to be one of
the greatest enemies of organized labor.
Mi'. Gompers' proposal for the organiza-
tion of an international federation of
workmen couid not be discussed because
tiie American Federation of Labor is not
affiliated with the European unions, but
a British version of the same import was
adopted.
The conference then passed a resolu-
tion against workmen forcing their serv-
ices at times when dockmen and steve-
dores go out on strike. The conference
adjourned today to meet in Budapest in
3910.
Mr. Gompers thanked the delegates for
the courtesies extended him.
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BEAUMONT, Texas, September 2.—In-
formation has reached the city to the
effect that ASfred A. Glasier of Bos-
ton, 'president of the United Oil and
Refining company, will be here on Sat-
urday next to attend a meeting of the
directors of the company, at which !t
is expected that action will be taken
rooking to the early termination and dis-
solution of the receivership of the com-
pany.
The company operates a large oil re-
finery near Spindle Top, has pipe lines
to Batson and Sour Lake and other prop-
erty of the inventory value of nearly
$700,000. About a month ago a receiver
was named by the district court for the
company, F. M. Law being appointed,
and on a hearing before the court the
company amply proved its solvency, the
receivership being temporarily continued
on other grounds.
CITRUS GROWERS IN HOUSTON.
H. Harold Huaie to Speak at Meet-
ing October 28. 4
(Houston Post Spcrt'.iWB
BEAUMONT, Texas, Septan ber 2.—
President George A. Smith of the Texas
Citrus Growers' association states that
the association will meet at Houston, Oc-
tober 28, the meeting to be addressed by
H. Harold Hume of Florida, the most
noted expert in orange cultivation in the
entire country. Mr. Hume comes to
Texas upon the invitation of the State
agricultural department.
The question of whether the forthcom-
ing meeting will be made the annual
meeting, the by-laws requiring this to be
held in Houston, is now being considered
by the executive committee of tin* asso-
ciation, of which R. H. Bushaway of
Algoa is chairman, whose decision in the
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JN0. J. SELPHS, VETERAN, DEAD
Jacksonville Man Took Part in Six
Eattles.
(Houston Post Special.)
JACKSONVILLE, Texas, September 2.
—John J. Selphs, aged GG years. Mason
and Confederate Veteran, died at his
home near Jacksonville last night, after
a lingering illness of several months.
Captain Selphs was born in Tennessee,
but came to Cherokee county at an early
age. / He enlisted in company <'. Third
Texas Cavalry in 1861. He participated
In the battles of Elkhorn, Oaklii 1, : 1 <,
Cforinth, Holly Springs, and Jackson,
Miss. He was severely wnuniliii u i i..
where he was captured and na i
prisoner. He was a leading member of
Jas. A. Baker camp, and was o
J. A. Templeton's staff, lie waa buried
with Masonic ceremonies today in >!ie
. city cemetery. The funeral was largely
[ attended. The banks and all mercantile
I establishments closed for the funaral.
I NEWS NOTES OF PALESTINE.
Examinations for Teachers' Ceitifi-
cates to Be Held Today.
(Houston Post Special.)
PALESTINE, Texas, September 2.—Th®
! board of examiners for Anderson county
will meet tomorrow at the court house to
examine a number of applicants for
teachers' certificates.
The Palestine Buslines > ollege openel
yesterday in the college building. Prof.
matter will be made known in a few days. | Jameson has cliarm; of the school and
IM I Miss Dickev is the instructor in stcno^-
i raphlc work.
George E. Dllley left this morning for
Pale, Delicate Women and Girls.
The Old Standard L. rove's Tasteless
Chill Tonic, drives out malaria and builds
up the system. For grown people and
children. 50c.
Tamagamt Lake. Ontario, Canada, to
spend his vacation. Walter Connally of
Tyler will accompany him. They take
the lake steamer from Chicago.
TO OBSERVE LABOR DAY.
Second Annual Celebration to Be at
Barbecue Grounds.
(Houtfon Post Special.)
BATSON. Texas. September 2.—The
second annual celebration of Labor day
will take place at the barbecue grounds
here on Monday by a grand barbecue
and Old Settlers' basket picnic. An at-
tractive program has been arranged.
A special feature wil be the old fid-
dlers' contest, also ball game, races,
greasy pole and greasy pig, music by
brass band and public speaking. Premi-
ums will be awarded on all contests. A
ball will be given at night.
KOUNTZE, Texas, September 2.—Jack
Dies, brother to Congressman Pies, has
moved to Beaumont to make his future
home. Mr. Dies will still maintain his
law office here.
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