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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-13

Louisville, KY, May 12.-Lillian Russell,
at the head of the Lady Teagle' COM
pany, one of Mr.. Shub-rts organizations,
was greatly shocked upon her arrival
here today to learn of Mr.. Shubert's
death. She had understood that he was
not seriously injured and last night sent
him a telegram from Indianapolis express
ing sincere sympathy and the hope that
his recovery would be speedy. j. f. Ross,
travelling manager of the company, found
In his mail here a letter from Mr. Shu-
hert
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-13
INSIDE FACTS OF
CODE OF CAR LINES
Armour Car Lines Had Secret
Code of Instructions
500 PER CENT ON ICING
The Interstate Commerce Commission
Hears Evidence Against Armour
Lines and dJourns-Chlcaao
Sesslon-Funny Incidents.

Chicago, May 12.-Sensational testimony
as to an alleged secret code used by the
Armour car lines in making rebates was
given today before the interstate COM
merce commission here. The testimony
was given by II. Streiekman, formerly
employed by Armour & Co. as stenogra-
pher Witness read from a book some of
the code words and their meaning as fol-
lows:
"Laughsome rebate; launch, better ar
range rebate there; launching, can make
rebate; Laura, handle rebate matters very
carefully; lava, pay rebates from cash
on hand lavealo, rebate must be conf
dental; woodpath. interstate commerce
commission"
Here there was a ripple of laughter
among the shippers present and the in
terstate commerce commissioners smiled.
Mr. Streickman continued: 'tNoodprint,
avoid service of summons from inter-
state commerce commission"
The laughter grew more audible.
Caused Laughter.
"Footnote, meet interstate commerce
commission; imprinted, Judson c. Glenn
ems of Georgia; imprinting, J. c. Yeo-
mems; imprisoned, Charles A. Prouty; i'm
PROFIT, j. w. Fifer; fmprobty, A r.
Mosely."
When the code words standing for the
names of the interstate commerce COM
missioners were read, laughter and hand
clapplng among the shippers caused
Chairman Clements to rap for order.
Questioned regarding prices paid by va
rious railroads for icing cars. Mr. Strick-
mans replied: THE Northwestern billed
ice at 81 ton That furnished by the
Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul was
billed at $3.50 with a rebate of 81 being
granted on counter-claim. In the case of
the Erie it was $l.25.'
Showing W. he claimed to be dis
elimination among shippers, SSslkmtns
declared that former Lieutenant Governor
Anderson of California paid per cent
of the tariff rate on his shipments.
Received Rebates.
Among those who received more than
50 per cent rebate. said the witness,
were Frank II. Buck of San Francisco,
the Earl Fruit company, the Potter Bros.
company, the Producers Fruit company
+
less than so per cent rebate We're Steph-
ems & Humphreys, S. r. Rohr, Schnadel
Bros, George ID. Kellogg and others
Streickmans declared that the profits to
the Armour lines on the Icing ran as
high as 500 to 600 per cent.
On cross examina ton Streickmans de-
clared that George b. Robbins, president
of the Armour car lines, had attempted
to secure, the rspers and documents the
witness had in his possession by threats.
As not a witness was offered in defense
of the Armour car lines, Chairman Glenn
ents announced at the conclusion of
Streckmans testimony that the testi-
mony would remain in session no longer,
because of business which would occupy
its attention i'm Washington. 1t was then
arranged by agreement of the represen-
tatives of the shippers. the ear lines and
the commission that a further hearing of
the investigation should be set AT a flu
ture date. The time and place for the
continuation of the inquiry was not de-
cded upon today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-13
GREEN q CO., UNDERWRITERS

E. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-25
The Wind Cave Of Doomed Valley
THE TERRORS OF AN AWFUL. DEVOURNG FORCE AND HOW
A BRAVE BOY SOLVED THE PUZZLE

and his airship in of the deep crannies in the
vast dome where he was sure to be unseen but
could spy upon all that happened below
He soon found a splendid resting place for the
airship, where no eye could possibly see it. away
up in the roof and into it he slid Then he made
himself comfortable among his cushions AMI waited
patiently for the daylight to steal into the great
cavern
At the inner end of the cave he saw something
that filled the whole space like great leather tent
and, carefully studying for while, he came to
mysterious wind that drew people into the place
While he was looking at this the time passed. and
then he heard a noise that made him turn to the
smaller cave with the steps, where he saw -ery
small, STOPPING figure coming down the steps with
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-25

Yet after all he was glad to get indoors the next
minute, and nothing but the fact that its motor
was kept going kept the automobile from being
blown away, for the wind increased until the house
rocked and that day more than forty farmers dis
appeared!
'sNow. this is shame ",cried Tom when next day
he heard of the loss The wind had ceased and
peace reigned in the region, but in every dwelling
sounds of bitter grief and rage heard. Some
thing should be done stop this horrible sacrifice" "
"But what can be done z" cried old DIR. Reynolds.
"There must be magic in it, declared Mrs.
Maverick.
Magic is played out nowadays" said her son.
Il am going to know more about this matter at
once" he added
.Oh, pray. do be carefull' she cried. @The wind
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-25

not hear, and then he threw himself down on
couch.
The copper figure stood stifay beside the wall and
moved, and at last it suddenly entered Toms
mind that there was nothing within it, 1t had
moved by the power of the feeble old man inside !
Some ingenious contrivance caused it to walk along
and appear to be moved by giant within its copper
walls, and there really ogre at ALL
Tom about to climb into his airship and
swoop down at once upon the old sinner. but on
reflection he determined to himself for i
time.
Before he could make up his mind what to do
the old man arose suddenly and began to turn
small wheel fixed against the wall. Instantly the
great leather tent-ke thing in the of the cave
began to rise and fall with creaking noise and the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-10
POWER PLANT.
MTLLIoN-DoLLAR GOVERNMENT
PROJECT FOR WASHINGTON.
Buildings on Capitol Hill to Be Sup
piled with Heat, Light and Power
from a Central Station-Ad-
vantages CT System.

The economy and utility of central
ization has or is about to revolutionize
the lighting, heating and elevator
service of the group of buildings on
Capitol Hill al Washington. Under
the present system there are separate
light, lea and power plants for the
different buildings, and with he eX-
ception of the Congressional Library
building, which has its plant located
in a separate building at the east end
of the square, these are all within the
buildings themselves. The plan I'M
der consideration, and which 1t is eX-
pected will be carried into effect with
in Is months. is to have one central
plant from which all the buildings
will receive not only their light and
heat, but the power needed for the
elevators and other machinery, such
as ventilating fans, pumps, etc. The
buildings which will be benefited by
this system will be the capitol build
ing, the Congressional Library build
ing. the new office buildings of the
senate and the house of representa-
tives. and also possibly the Maltby
building and the Botanic gardens.
The Coast and Geodetic building may
also be taken in the circuit.
The largest heat, light and power
plant now on Capitol Hill is the one
in the capitol building. 1t has a capac-
ity of 1,500-horsepower, but it has
been too small for years. and it has
only been possible to supply the 1900
horsepower demanded of it by speed
ing up the engines and working them
excessively. The new plant will be an
S.000-kilowat station, capable of sup
plying all the buildings named, and it
will be SO built that it can be easily
enlarged as necessity requires. 1t is
referred to as the $1,000, 600 plant, and
while no bids have as yet been re-
ceived on the building or engines, this
psum will probably not be far out Of
the way.
Where the plant will be located has
not yet been determined. 1t has been
intended that ii should be on the gov
eminent reservation at Garfield park,
in the square bounded by New Jersey
avenue, c street and South Capitol
street. However, it is possible that
the station ma be placed farther
south, near The old canal. This would
leave Garfield park free and unencum-
bered to the public. and there would
be some technical advantages in locat-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-10
ELEVATION OF ENTRANCE TO BIG
PLANT.

ing nearer the water supply where
there is still government ground.
The building which will house the
extensive plant will be in the shape OF
the letter T. The cross of the 7 will
be roughly about Sc by 140 feet, inside
area. while the longer section will be
So by l55 feet. The engines and
dynamos will be installed in the for
ward part of the building, or the 7
section, of which III illustration
shows the central portion, and the
rest of the building will be devoted
to the boilers and fire room. The type
of engines TO he used is one of the
details yet remaining unsettled. They
may be either turbine or reciprocating,
And as to the heating system, the mer-
its of both hot water and steam are
being considered. 1t has been su9-
gested that possibly hot air would be
the most fitting method of heating the
capitol building. but the profound and
voluminous statesmen who there dc
congregate and charge the atmosphere
with their %eloquence might feel that
their special prerogatives were being
invaded, and ii is not at all likely that
that particular building will be dis
eliminated against.
The mains and conduits will run
north from the power plant, first sup
plying the library, senate and capitol
buildings. and then will make a loop
through the capitol and back to the
plant by way of the house building
and the other smaller structures which
It is proposed to include in the circuit,
Four 2,0O0-kilowat engines will sup.
ply the electric power, which will be
carried in the form of a high-tension
alternating current 10 the several
buildings. Here 1t will be trans
formed down into a 115-volt direct cur
rent for lighting. and by lowering the
intensity it will increase the quantity,
thus allowing a great amount of power
to be carried through the street con.
Quits on a small cable and a sufficient
volume shunted off at a safe, low
voltage to supply each building served.
Whether steam or hot water is used
1t will be conducted through mains
and will supply all the radiators in
the various buildings.
The plan of a central plant of this
Kind has several things to commend It
perhaps the chief item being the econ.
only OF such a system.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-10
Marrying Best Man.

In the British isles there have been
recorded during the last hundred
years seven instances of the bride mar.
ryins the best man by mistake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-10

We are talking about our Baking
Powder. It's the best made and free
from adulteration.
ONE TRIAL WILL SUFFICE.
You can't find any better and it
doesn't cost more than others. Take
groceries all the way through, what we
keep is standard, fresh and pure.
Again, when buying of MS you know
you are never o%vercharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-10

Don't forget, Christmas will soon be here and here is an
easy way for you to secure a valuable present for your
home or for your children without feeling the effect or pay
ing for it. Prices are same elsewhere without these extra
stamps which we give.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-10

And here is where you can help yourself and your family
a good deal by taking advantage of these extraordinary
offerings on all eatables. 1t is useless to say anything
more III regard, as the prices cry out for themselves and
the quality is guaranteed of the best there is rot
another store in the country gives as many stamps with the
same goods at the same prices. We say what we mean and
do what we say and it Is for you to now convince yourself
with a trial order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
CHAIR is ASSURED
SECOND INSTALLMENT OF 100000
KRONEN FROM SWEDEN
COMES TO AUGUSTANA.

DR.. Gustav Andreen. president of
Augustana college, is in receipt of the
second installment of the 10000 kro-
nen pledged by the people of Sweden
for the endowment of a chair in science
at. the local college. In American
money this represents $4,000.
When President Andreen visited
Sweden two years ago to promote the
subscription of the fund, Oscar Eek
man. a wealthy resident of Stockholm.
made a personal donation of S13.0 900.
which was given to the keeping of DR..
Andreen TO await the forthcoming of
the remainder of the sum desired. This
has since been contributed by various
individuals of Sweden, and has lust
been received at the college, The new
chair probably will be for the study of
botany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
DEATH ENDS VISIT
Mrs. Agnes Wichmann Taken
With Pneumonia at
Schleswig, Iowa,
HAD BEEN ILL TEN DAYS
Preparing to Return Home When
She is stricken-Days'
Obituary Record.

Mrs. Agnes Wichmann, of this city
died of pneumonia Saturday afternoon
| at Schleswig, Iowa, where she was on
visit with relatives. Mrs. Wichmann
had been i'll 10 days. She had been in
Schleswig three months and was pre-
pairing to return TO her home in Rock
Island when stricken
Mrs. Wichmann was a native OF
Germany and As years of age. She is
survived by her daughters, Mrs.
George H. Hull and Mrs Fay Skinner,
both of Rock Island. The remains will
arrive here tomorrow morning at G:30
o'clock and will be removed to the
home of the daughter. Mrs Hull. at $50
Fifteenth street The funeral an,
nouncement will be made later
Miss Allan Dies I'm West.
Mrs. F. E. Robinson of SO Four.
teenth-and-a-half street received the
sad news of the death of her sister,
Miss Elizabeth Allan, Sunday at Colo
RADIO Springs, where she went for the
benefit of her health four years ago.
Miss Allan was born in Chesterville
Ohio, June 1, 1871. She leaves an aged
father, one brother and three sisters,
Fred of Florence. Okla: Mrs. Emma
Squires. of Chesterville, Ohio; Mrs
Bertha Robinson of this city. and Miss
Della Allan of Colorado springs. Miss
Allan for several years was resident
Of this city and had been employed
as chief operator by the Central Union
Telephone company. She will be
mourned by numerous friends here.
Interment will be made at Colorado
Springs.
Mother OF Rev. Cannon.
A telegram was received in Rock ISL
and late this afternoon announcing the
death, in Chicago, of Mrs. Cannon,
mother of Rev. J. H. Cannon. former
assistant pastor of St Josephs church
in this city. The funeral will be held
Wednesday morning at o'clock from
the St. Anges church, Chicago.
Mrs. Esther TOIsOn.
Mrs. Esther Tolson, of Yuma town
ship, died Thursday morning. The fu-
neral was held Saturday at 10 o'clock
a. m. from Rose Hill church. Last Mon
day an operation was performed on
foot was amputated. The lady had
been afflicted with the ailment for
some time, and the operation was re-
sorted to as the only hope of saving
her life.
Funeral of Edward EIdridge.
Fifty members of the Tri-City Typo
graphical union No. 107 attended in
body the funeral services for Edward
G. Eldridge conducted yesterday after
noon at the Knox undertaking rooms
by Rev. II. w. Reed, pastor of the
First Baptist church. There were sew
eral beautiful floral tributes. Mr.. Ed
ridge having been a longtime member
of the typographical union, with the
members of which he was popular
The pallbearers were II. y. Lienhard.
G. NJ. Allender, o. J. Schupp, w. Z.
Burgert, J. w Mullen and T. F. Whee-
Ian. Interment was in CLippiannock.
Funeral of James Kane.
The funeral Of James Kane was held
this morning at 9 o'clock from St JOS
eph' church, Rev. Roach conducting
the service. Interment was made at
Cavalry cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
ED KEBO is HELD
BOUND OVER FOR ASSAULT ON
J. F. DOUGLAS-RICHTER
TRIAL CONTINUED.

Edward Kebo colOred. who. with a
companion, the latter still at large. as
saulted and robbed J. F. Douglas. the
negro waiter, at Twenty-fourth street
and Fourth avenue Friday night. this
afternoon was held TO the grand jury
in $500 bond on charge of assault
with a deadly weapon by Police Mag
istTate Johnson. Kebo went 10 Jail
The hearing of Frank Richter. who
fractured the skull of Thomas Staun-
ton in a fight at the Hotel Harms. was
continued TO Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock. Stanton, who is at the hos
pital, will probably be able TO appear
against him on that date. Richter's
bail was reduced from 81 900 TO $500.
Bertha Bowler reported that so far
she has been unsuccessful in her quest
for the stickpin that she took from the
A Mosenfelder home. She has still
two weeks longer to continue her
search
O. E. Magill was fined So for drunk
enness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
At the Y. M. c. A.

The board of directors of the Y. NJ.
c. a will meet tomorrow evening from
$50 to Z O'Clock, at the association
building. Luncheon will be served.
The members of the board will trans
act important business relative TO the
coming celebration of the 21st anniver-
sary of the institution, April 90. and Of
the clearing Of the debt ON the build
ing A number of other matters of
importance are to be considered. G.. c.
Blakeslee yesterday afternoon ad-
dressed the meeting of the association
b. G. NJ boys. his subject being -Four
Things to Do" He made a very inter
esting talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
ARMY MAN EXPIRES
MAJ. CHARLES q. HENTON FOUND
OEA IN HOTEL ROOM IN
VDAVENPORT.

Some time between midnight Sunday
and O'Clock this morning Mai. Charles
Il. Hinton, in charge Of the Davenport
recruiting office, expired in bed Ia his
room az the St. James hotel.
Coroner Lambach was summoned 10
the hotel. and after viewing the re-
mains and hearing the facts in the case.
attributed his death 70 paralysis Of the
heart ana decided that no inquest was
necessary.
Mai. Hinton came to Davenport 70 as
sumo charge Of the United States re-
cruiting station in that city March II,
TO succeed Capt. SHpplee. who had been
transferred elsewhere. He was a man
probably 60 years Of age and had a
splendid army record He was born in
Washington. d. C.. and entered the
service there. He was appointed see
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
BOTH INTERESTED IN
A NEW YORK ESTATE
r. (. Shoemaker Writes From Mary
land to Locate Mrs. w. 9.
Marsh.

R. E. Shoemaker, of Onings Mills,
Baltimore county. Maryland. has writ
ten Sheriff w. G. Heider, asking for
information as to the whereabouts of
Mrs. W. B. Marsh. whom he under
stood to have been a resident of Rock
Island county. Mr.. Shoemaker is
seeking to get into communication
with Mrs. Marsh, stating that both
are heirs TO a large estate in New
York City. Sheriff Heider has made
inquiries. but has not been able to get
trace of any such person as Mrs. W.
B. Marsh in this county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
PERSONAL POINTS.

James Mcnamara is in Chicago.
Hon. E. w. Hurst returned from a
few days visit in Chicago.
Mrs. F. w. Elliott, of Parsons. Kans.
is visiting friends in the city.
A. L. White left Saturday for a few
weeks visit with friends in Missouri
Sidney Loeb came down from Chi
cago to spend Sunday with relatives
here.
Mrs. Julia Rosenfield has returned
from attending the grand opera at Chi
cago
Mrs. I. S. White and Miss Nellie
Craig have returned from visit to
Chicago.
Mrs. L. Simon and Miss Elsie Simon
have been attending the grand opera in
Chicago.
Otto Huber, Mrs. l. Huber and Miss
Lily Huber have returned from a visit
TO Chicago.
Misses Katherine Gest and Elsie
Eastman returned from a weeks visit
in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Forrest, of
Clinton, Iowa, spent Sunday visiting
in Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Reddig have re-
turned after three weeks tour
through the southern states.
Hon. Ben T. Cable arrived last even
ing from the south. He is just recoy-
ering from a severe attack of illness.
Harry E. Terry, manager for the
Central Union Telephone company at
Kewanee, spent Sunday in Rock Island
with friends.
Col. c. w. Durham. who has been
confined by illness to his home on Sec
ond avenue, is now daily at his desk
in the river engineers office.
Mrs. Christian Schmidt has gone to
Seattle. Wash. She will make her
home there with her daughter, Mrs.
John Merk, ST.. formerly of this city.
F. o. Van Calder and J. F. Egan
are in Milwaukee looking after the
arrangements for the head camp meet
ing of the Modern WOodman society
Supt. H. B. Hayden. of the city
schools. yesterday afternoon address
ed the mems meeting at the Moline Y.
NJ. c. A. J. A. Johnson, of this city,
sang a solo.
Capt. Gilbreth, who is TO inspect the
9th regiment band in Moline this even
ing, spent Sunday in Rock Island. This
evenings inspection will be the last
in Capt. Gilbreth's district. and he de-
parts tomorrow for his post at Fort
Sheridan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
CORRECT STYLES.
Mrs. Oimoek's Opening Display of Mil
linery Wednesday, March %.

The ladies of the three cities will be
interested in the announcement of Mrs.
A. L. Dimock's spring millinery open
ing which will take place Wednesday
next, March %. Mrs. Dimock, with
the usual care displayed at this estab-
lishment. has secured a very fine line
Of the latest creations in spring millin-
cry and invites an inspection of the
stock. Mrs. A l.. Dimock. 1903 Third
avenue, Moline III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
An Early Morning Constitutional.

The police were notified that a 3
year-old child had been found early
this morning toddling along the walk
outside the home OF William S. Law
son, 1417 Fourth avenue The child
was Harold Clarence May. and his
mother called for him shortly after
ward The May family lives on Third
avenue between Fourteenth and FIT
teenth streets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27

ond lieutenant Of the 25th infantry May
6, 1867, and April 2G. 1869. was trans
ferred To the 18th infantry
May 4. 1874. he was commissioned
first lieutenant. and Nov. 8. 1889. he
was promoted 10 the rank Of captain.
He WAS retired al his own request
March %. 1899, with the rank Of major.
after having sceu over thirty years
service in the United States army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
Aged oeneseo Woman Dies.

Mrs. Mary Killian. aged 81 years.
died Friday at the home Of her nepb-
ews. William and James Curlcy, at Gen
eseo. after an extended Illness from
the inhrmities Of age. In 1865 she
came to Illinois and to Geneseo to
John Curley, with whom she has since
resided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
Notice.

Sealed proposals for the privileges
in the Rock Island baseball park for
the season OF 1905 viii be received By
NJ II. Sexton at the Bijou cigar store.
until April 5. 1905. said privileges 10
be let 10 the highest bidder. The
baseball club reserves the right to re-
jet any or all bids.
II. Il. SEXTON, President.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
Best Remedy for constIp.tion.

THE finest remedy for constipation
ever used is Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets" says Eli But
Ter. Of FrankvilIe. y. T. They act
gently and without any unpleasant ef
feet, and leave the bowels in a per
fectly natural condition" Sold by all
leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
NATIONAL TEACHERS MEET

Tri-City Delegation to Go to Asbury
Park in July.
II. b. Hayden. superintendent of the
Rock Island schools, has joined with
the city superintendent in Moline and
Davenport in organizing a party OF
teachers to attend the annual conven-
ton of the National Educational asso-
citation at Asbury Park. n. J.. July 81.
AT the convention held in Boston two
years ago 40 teachers went from the
tri-cities.