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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-13
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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-06-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
AGITATION OVER
 RAILROAD MATTER
RAISING OF MINIMUM NUMBER OF POUNDS OF FREIGHT FROM 50 TO 100 IS NOW BEING INVEsTl- GATED.

Considerable agitation has been start ed throughout the state by the recent in- crease in the minimum number of pounds of freight which can be handled by the railroads at a given rate, and it is now asserted that the increase is a clear vio- lation of the law
 The matter was called to the attention of the Board of Trade some time ago by Simon Klotz, and a committee was ap- pointed to investigate it.
 The minimum number of pounds at which a railroad would bill freight was formerly 50 pounds, but at meeting early in the year the minimum was raised to 100 pounds.
 It is said that the increase was made without consulting the railroad commits sioners, and that they will now take the matter up and require representa- tives of the various roads to appear before them and show cause why the increase was made. They declare 1t is a violation of rule l of the general rules of the com mission, which reads: All tariff rates must show the approval of the railroad commissioners and be posted at freight depots on the line of the railroad show ing the rates for each class, including general and special rates," etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
SHINDLEHOWER IN
 SERIOUS CONDITION
IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN WAY LAID AND RoBBED-FoUND BY THE SIDE OF THE STREET GAR TRACK.

J. ". Shindlehower of Avondale was found lying unconscious beside the tracks of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company at Twenty-fourth street and First avenue Monday night about 10:SO o'clock. and he is now at Davis in- firmary in a very serious condition.
 Exactly what caused his injuries Is not known, but there are two theories, both of which are believed in to some ex- tent. One is that shindlehower was struck by a street car and received internal in- juries, and the other is that he was way laid and robbed. The latter is more gem erally accepted, as the conductors on the East Lake car line state they did not strike or run over anyone, so far as they know.
 It Is thought that the man was knocked in the head and robbed and then dragged to the side of the car track. He claimed, while in somewhat rational moments, that he had some money, and was walk ing along playing with it in his pocket. He further said that a negro asked him for a dime, and before he could answer the negro struck him over the head. and he knew nothing more until he walked up in the hospital. He claims he had $10. but when he reached the hospital he did not have any of it.
 At the inf1rmary Dr. J. c. LeGrande, the company physician, attended him. There is severe gash on the head be- sides other bruises It Is thought that there are some internal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
BIG FIRE IN WISCONSIN.
Several Large Buildings Burn and the
 Loss Will Be $75o,ooo.

La Crosse, Wis, April n.-Fire which broke out late tonight in the Park store, the largest department store in La Crosse, destroyed that building and damaged sev- eral other large stores. The fire is still threatening the Willing building, tho Corenne block and the MeMillin building and the loss Is already estimated at s50O.- 900, partly covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown. A special train from Winona brought two fire com- panies to the assistance of the local fire men. Walls of the Park store fell out ward and a crowd of onlookers narrowly escaped death or injury
 The fire is still burning nercely, with a stiff wind from the north.
 At o'clock this morning the fire was under control. It resulted in the de- struction of the Gile block, Trade Palace Farland's millinery store and two other brick structures. Loss is estimated at $75O,0OO. About e5 per cent covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
MAY TAKE UPTHE
 RED GROSS MATTER
THOUGHT THAT TROUBLE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP WILL COME BE- FORE CONGRESS NEXT FALL. TENTATIVE REORGANIZATION.

Washington. April H.11t seems quite likely that the trouble which has arisen within the membership of the Red Cross society will be brought in some form to the attention of congress soon after it shall convene next fall.
 No definite decision yet has been reached with regard to this point, but an effort will be made to obtain from congress such an amendment to the charter of the so- cIety as will be satisfactory to those mem bers who have been suspended by the executive committee appears to oe req sonably certain.
 A suggestion has been made tentatively that a new organization of the Red Cross be effected, but it is understood that this has not met the entire approval Of those members who have been suspended. as it is realized that there are technical and legal difficulties in the way of such pro- oedure. The statement which has been prepared by the suspended members will be given to the press in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
HAVANA THEATRES CLOSED.
Demonstrate Against Tax of 5 Per
 Cent of Receipts.

Havanna, April 2.-All the theatres of Havana. also the Jai-Ali, were closed tonight as a remonstrance against the ac- tion of the provincial council In ordain- ing the use of stamp tax on tickets by which the receipts of every public amuse- ment are taxed Q per cent. Today the theatre managers of the city visited Pres ident Palma and the secretary of the in- terior and lodged complaints.
 Later they argued before the provin- cial council urging the resembling or the reduction of this tax. The tax is heavier than that which was once imposed under the Spanish provincial government. The council finally agreed to reduce the tax for the present to 1 per cent and the the atres will reopen tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
OBJECTIONS ARE TRIVIAL.
No Question of Principle Involved Be
 tween United States and Cuba.

Washington, April H.-No question of practical principle is involved as between the United States and Cuba in the nego- tlations of the naval eoaling station treaty Nor does the question of rental to be paid assume serious proportion, al- though 1t is still unsettled.
 The fact is according to the official statement, that the Cuban objections, so far as they have taken form, are trivial in most cases, based on mere phrase ology.
 The cubans are quick to find all sorts of secret meanings in treaty language, never intended by the farmers, and MT. squiers, our minister, Is spending much time in trying to make the facts clear to a number of Cuban senators who are obstructing the ratification of the treaty.
 It is doubted that the coaling stations can be acquired without the drafting of a new treaty in view of the fact that the United States government IS perfectly willing to accept the necessary ground under a lease-hold, instead of requiring a title in fee simple,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
INCREASE IS GRANTED.
Several of the Mining Companies Vol
 untarlly Agree to an Advance.

headquarters for District 1s, United Mine Workers of America, the fact was made public tonight that five of the largest coal companies of Jellico Tenn, had volun- tarily granted 10 per cent increase in wages to their employees.
 Notices were posted at the mines today that the increase is to date from April | So far only about 15Oo men are affected, but United Mine Workers officials believe that all mines at JelIico and several at Coal Creek, Tenn, will voluntarily make the same advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
eERMAN-cHINEsE RAILWAY co.
Big Concern Incorporated In Be.Tin,
 With Capital of $2,5oo,oco.

Berlin, April A.-The Ge man. Chinese Railway company, limited was incorpor- ated here today with i nominal capital of $2.5OO.OOo for the purpose of carrying out the construction of Chinese state rail- ways.
 This company embraces the strongest bapls in Germany, which already are acting jointly in Shan Tung province. These banks include the Deutsehe bank, the Dresdener bank the Disconte Gesell- schaft. the Belchreeder Handles Gesell- schaft, the National Bank Fuer Deutsch- land, the Darmstaedter bank, the Scheaf- fausen Bankverein, the Deutsche Asiat- ische bank Robert Warschauer & O., Born X, Bussee, J. s. Stern of Frankfort, the Nord Deutsche bank, Behrens &s Sons of Hamburg and Sol Oppenheim & Co., of Cologne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
PAST cHANcELLoR's JEWEL.
Members of Drieo Lodge Make Pre-
 sentation to Fred w. Worrall

An enthusiastic meeting of Dirigo lodge, No 76 Knights of Pythias, was held last night, when the rank of esquire was con- ferred upon two candidates.
 The meeting was largely attended. One of the handsomest past ehancellor's jewels seen In Birmingham was presented to the chancellor commander, Fred W. Worrall. It was given him as a token of the es- teem in which he was held by the mem bers of the lodge.
 This lodge is in a f1ourishing condition and ten new applications for membership are before 1t for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
To Discuss the EIkln Law.

Louisville, Ky, April 2.-Traffic oft. clals of all lines entering LouisvDlc win meet here tomor- -5w >tc discuss the ap- plication of tte Elkins law to export rates on tobacco shipped from Louisville. Here tofore tho practice had been to publish aRy the total differential tariff from Louisville to destination. The question to be considered Is whether the Elkins law requires that the rate to tidewater be published. There Is a decided division of opinion In the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
STOLE PAIR OF SHOES.
Negro Arrested and Shoes Recovered.
 Lodged at Washington Hotel.

Because Douglass Wilson, a negro, had a fondness for pair of shoes belonging to another negro, he is now in the city jail, where he was placed yesterday morn ing on a charge of petty larceny made by Policeman Brizendine
 The negro spent the night at the Wash lngton hotel Monday night and yesterday morning a pair of shoes was missing from that resort. The negro was trailed and the place where he sold them on Fourth avenue was found. The shoes were re- covered and the $1.5O he received for the shoes was also turned up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
GRAND SIRE HERE TONIGHT.
Odd Fellows Will Celebrate Anniver-
 sary of the Order.

The various lodges of the Independent Order Odd Fellows will hold joint cele- bration of the eighty-fourth anniversary of the order at the Jefferson theatre to- night at o'clock. The meeting will be of a public nature.
 An interesting programme has been pre- pared, the leading feature of which is an address by the grand sire John B. Good win of Atlanta.A
 The grand sire will be at the Morris hotel this morning from 9:30 to Il o'clock and this afternoon from until 1 o'clock, during which time those who desire to see him will call.
 The celebration tonight is under the auspices of the following lodges: Mineral City Lodge No. "A, Birmingham Lodge No. 112; Magnolia Lodge No. 1H and Crescent Lodge No. 226.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
AGREE TO CONFERENCE.
Employees of the Great Northern Now
 Hope for Settlement.

St. Paul Mnn., April 2l.-This afternoon the Great Northern trainmens commit- tee, at present in St. Paul. received a communication from General Manager Ward. The general manager stated that the road was willing to receive and con- fer with representatives of the men, the trainmen's S committee.
 The members of the trainmen's com mittee and national officers In the city were much pleased at the position now taken by the Great Northern, and are exceedingly hopeful that differences will be adjusted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Roosevelt Sends Regrets.

New York, April 21.-The annual elec- tion of officers of the New York conn nandery of the navy and military order of the Spanish war was held here to- night President Roosevelt. who was the commander up to the present year, sent a letter in which he regretted his inabil- ity to be present and expressed his good wishes for the coming year. Lieutenant Commander w. J. Sears, U. S. N. was elected commander to succeed President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
One Killed; Another Badly Hurt.

Indianapolis, Ind, April H.-The dead body of Otto Lacey, laborer from Cin- einnati. was found near Neil street this morning by the side of the tracks of. the St. Louis division of the Big Four rail- road. There were terrible injuries about the head.
 Beside the body was, badly bruised and suffering from severe injuries, Jesse Roberts, glass blower from Aurora. He is still unconscious at the hospital He will recover. The two men had evidently fallen from a train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
MAYER,s CASE DISMISSED.
Sought to Have Sale to Illinois Central
 Set Aside.

Springfield. H.. April 2.-The inter vening petition of Marcus Mayer of New York in the case of the Peoria, Decatur and Eastern railroad against the Central Trust company of New York and others, States Circuit court today.
 The case is one In which Mayer, who was a creditor of the Peoria, Decatur and Eastern railroad. sought to have the sale of the road to the Illinois Central railroad set aside, claiming that the sale was made with intent to defraud the creditors of the Peoria, Decatur and East ern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
CROWDS ATTEND MEETING.
Revival at Cumberland Presbyterian
 Church Full of Interest.

The Lewis meetings at the Cumberland Presbyterian church are being attended by large crowds. The great chorus of children Is well trained and the singing of the little ones is wonderfully inspiring. Since the meetings started there have been twenty-five conversions, of this number eleven have united with the church. Services are held daily at 2:30 p. m. and D. m.
 It Is said that few revival meetings ever held In Birmingham have been so full of interest as these conducted by the Rev. MT. Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
oIivar Hartman Confirms 1t.

New York, April 21.-Olivar Hartman, brother of Mrs. Lewis M. Rutherford, to- day confirmed the report that his sister is to be married to W. K. Vanderbilt The ceremony, Mir. Hartman said, will take place April 29 and probably at the home of Henry White, secretary of the American embassy at London. The only member of Mrs. Rutherfud's family who will be present is Mrs. William R. Travers, her sister. She will leave here tomorrow on the Philadelphia, which will reach the other side just in time for the wedding,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Larae and Liberal Measure.

London, April 21.-The annual report of the Irish land owners convention de- scribes the new Irish land bill as the largest and most liberal measure ever of- fered Ireland by any government, and urges parliament to pass 1t with reason- able amendments. The report adds that the success of the measure, however, will depend to great extent upon the spirit in which 1t is received by the ten- ants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
American puqlIists Attracted.

Mexico City, April a--The permission recently secured by Ramon Lopez and 1. Grimes to hold prize fights in Mexican bull rings, has attracted the attention of pugilists of the United States. The pro- motors, it is said, have arranged for a bout between Terry McGovern and Benny Yanger No date has yet been announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Ten Men Killed By cave-In.

Mexico City, April 21-Ten workmen en- gagged in making a tunnel on the Mexi- can Centrals extension at Tuxpan, in the state of Jalisco, lost their lives in a cave-in caused by several earthquake shocks coming in rapid succession. The first shock caused the falling in of in- terior workings and when the gang of workmen went in to clear away the debris, they were caught by second cave-in, which resulted from fresh shocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
CUP DEFENDER.
Builders Trial Is Expected to Take Place Saturday.

Bristol, R. l., April 2i.-The rigging of the cup defender was completed today, and as soon as the paint is dry on the gaff and boom. the great mainsail will he bent on In preparation for the builders trial, which Is expected to take place on Saturday. ,. The crew 5IrCnt most of the day in tine sail loft putting the light sails in stops and slowing them on the tender Sunbeam. The crew has been increased to fifty three men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
vanhIse offered Presidency.

Madison. Wis, April 21.-Prof. Charles R. yanhise was formally rendered the pres idency of the University of Wisconsin by the board or regents today. The new president will assume his duties next October and will receive a salary of $65OO a year. President Vanhise has held the chair of professor of geology at the Uni versity of Wisconsin for some time, and stands in the foremost ranks of American geoloRists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
New Chinese Minister a Guest.

Washington, April 2l.-Sir Chen Tung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister here, will ge the guest of honor at a banquet to be given Thursday evening in New York by the American Asiatic association. Assistant Secretary Loomis of the depart ment of state will discuss the relations between the United States and China at the same function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Wreck In Iowa.

Harlan. Iowa, April 21.-The southbound passenger train on the Carroll division of the Chicago and Northwestern road was wrecked near here this afternoon. Con- ductor Brady and a Mrs. Gladson both of Carroll, were seriously injured and a number of other passengers were slight ly hurt. The accident was caused by a broken fiange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
MRS. JOHN LATHEM ARRIVES.
Sister-In-Law of Murdered Man Comes
 From New Orleans.

Mrs. John Lathem. sister-in-law of Elias M. Lathem, who was shot and killed in the lobby of the Morris hotel last Friday morning, arrived last night from New Orleans When the telegram came to her husband last week that his brother was shot he had only about thirty min utes in which to catch train. and she was unable to pack In time to accompany him.
 She will be in the city for several days, as her husband is expected to remain until after the preliminary hearing, which takes place tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Miss Lampton Is Dead.

St. Louis, Mo-. April 21.-Miss Elizabeth Hampton, who for twenty-eight years had been a teacher in St. Louis schools, is dead of pneumonia. Miss Hampton, who was well known as a writer of children's stories, was a cousin of Mark Twain and of Henry Watterson, and a niece of Rev. pr. Frederick Pentecost the noted divine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
ATTY FOLK HAS TOO MANY
 POODLE CASES ON HAND

Mir. Folk and Attorney General Crow believe that Kelley, the representative of the baking powder trust will, if given the opportunity. turn states evidence.
 Governor sDockery wired to Circuit Att torney Folk that he had received word to the effect that Lieutenant Governor Lee was in Staunton. Va.
 When the grand jury reconvened this afternoon inquiry was begun into the methods used to favor certain race track interests during the closing days of the Forty-first general assembly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22

St. Louis, Mo, April 21-The St. Louis grand jury temporarily adjourned today to enable Circuit Attorney Folk to give his attention to the trial of the local boodlers' cases. MT. Folk held a eoh- ference with Robert E. Lee respecting the return of his brother, Lieutenant Gov ernor Lee. After the conference MT. Folk said he expected Lieutenant Governor Lee to return to St. Louis Thursday or Fri- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
elbbons eoes to WashInaton.

Baltimore, Md. April 21-Cardinal Gib- bons, accompanied by Archbishop Will jams of Boston, left here today for Wash ington, where they will participate tomor- row in the ceremonies incident to the installation of Monsignor., Dennis O'Coh- nell as rector of the Catholic university. Thursday he will lay the cornerstone of the apostolic mission house in Washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Pleaded Guilty of Forgery.

Walter Whitfield, the young white man who was arrested Sunday on a charge of f6fgefy, yesterday morning pleaded guilty before Judge Feagin and waived his pre- liminary examination. Ike case goes to the criminal court. The bond was set at $20O.
 Whitfield, 1t is alleged forged name to check for $3S which he got cashed at one of the banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Mil. Ston Emioratlo1.

London. April 2i.-ln dispatch from Copenhagen the correspondent of the Daily Mail says: It is expected the Nor, wegian government will take steps to check the emigration to the United States, which threatens to denude the country of the best class of its working popula- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Arrested on Charge of Burglary.

Arthur Logan, "a negro was arrested yesterday morning Ny Policemen Ma1oney and Phillips on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. The negroa is supposed to have been connected with the burglary of Tully's saloon several nights ago, wfen about 30 in money and about sS5 worth of whisky was stolen. Another negro has also been arrested in connection with tho casa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Fell From a Chair.

c. o. Simpson, auditor of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company. fell from a chair Monday night in the Second Presbyterian church and broke one of his ribs. He was standing on chair hanging picture, when the chair gave way under him and he fell to the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Monitor Passes Under Bridue.

Cairo, H., April 21.-The United States monitor Arkansas finished the work of cutting down her stacks at 4 p. m., passed under the bridge at 5 p. m., and proceeded on her way to St. Louis while repairing the stacks. She will be assist ed up the river by the towboat Beaver. The first stop will be made at Cape Gira- deau tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
Stole 1900 Cigars.

Fifteen hundred cigars were stolen from the store of J. G. Whitfield & Co. on Sew enteenth street and First avenue Mon day night. Exactly how entrance was gained to the building is not known. The cigars were missed yesterday morning when the store was opened and report made to police headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
General Woodson raraIyzed.

Great Ealls N. D.,fAprll 21.-Brigader General A. ,Woalson, formerly command ing officer at Fort Assinaboine, was stricken with paralysis today and Is In Columbus hospital here in critical con- dition. His commission as brigadier gens eral was received only yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
More Plague In Mexico.

Siqueiros are down with the plague and it is said they were vaccinated March IS and April ?, respectively with Yersin serum There Is some anxiety over this re- appearance of the plague at Siaueiros The authorities believe the plague here Is ended but vigilance will not be re- t---A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-22
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