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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
ICE DEALER PURSUED.
Philadelphia Makes Charges of Conspiracy
to Get Eorbitant Prices for
Frozen Water.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July o.
District Attorney Bell today caused the
issuance of warrant for the arrest of
Henry Behrendberg, president of the
Mountain Ice company, on a charge of
conspiracy. Mr.. Behrendberg is located
in Jersey City, and if necessary requisi-
ton will be made on the governor of
New Jersey. Warrants were recently
issued at the instance of Mr.. Bell for
the arrest of thirteen ice dealers who
are charged with entering into con-
spiracy to maintain an exorbitant price
for ice
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
DUEL DURING A WRECK.
Colored Brothers in-Law Go Into Woods
with Guns While Train Is Off
the Track
CAPE GIRARDEAu. Mo. 7,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo-, July 10.
Nick Bryant and George Rodgers.
brothers-in-law, who had been enemies,
became embroiled in quarrel while OH
drew revolvers. The engine at that juno
ture jumped the track and during the
interval of delay Bryant and Rodgers
left the train, entered wood and shot
at each other until Bryant received a
bullet in the head tearing out his left
eye. Rodgers held the crowd at bay and
escaped. Bryant was brought here for
treatment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
WOOL TAX is DEFINED.
Mixing Done to Secure Lower Rate Sub
jects the Product to Double
Duty.

BOSTON, Mass, July 1O-The deci-
sion of the board of general appraisers
in the case of Stone X Downer. wool
that the mixing of woods to secure a
lower rate of duty subjects the wool to
a double duty, is upheld in decision
handed down today by Judge Colt of the
United States circuit court. This was
test case and is considered important
as laying down the law as to custom
duties.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
Fig and Orange Jelly.

Cook very slowly in water until tender
one and a quarter cupfuls of figs, reserv-
ing the water in which they were
stewed. Heat together one and quar-
ter cupfuls of fig juice and three quar-
tiers of Il cupful OF sugar. Poud over one
and q half tablespoonfuls of gelatine.
previously soaked in cold water. add the
juice of one lemon and one and half
cupfuls of orange juice. Then strain.
When beginning to set. stir in the figs
cut in small pieces, mould and serve
with thick cream.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
.R0JES7vENSKY GU|LTLESS
RUSSIAN COURT MARTIAL BRINGS
IN VERDICT AFTER TEE HOUHS
AT CRONSTADT.
OFFICERS ARE SENTENCED
Condemned to Die for Surrendering Tor
pedo Boat Destroyer, but Car
Will Be Merciful.

CRONSTADT, Russia, July 1O.-Ad-
miral Roiestvensky. whose trial on the
charge of surrendering to the enemy att
er the battle of the Sea of Japan began
before a courtmartial here July 4, was
acquitted today after the court had de-
liberated for nearly ten hours.
Four officers of the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Bedovi who were placed on trial
with the admual, were found guilty of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13

The drydocI. Dewey sailed" from the
Norfolk, Va, navy yard on December 2S
last on 4 journey across the Atlantic,
through the Suez canal and Red sea- and
then across the Indian ocean to the Philip
pines.
Progress necessarily was slow. On Jan
uary the craft was off Bermuda, and on
February - at the Canary islands, 1t
passed Gibraltar March - and entered the
Suc1 canal April 10. 1t was not until May
Is that the dock emerged from the Red sea
On June 6 the dock passed the island OF
CCylon and on June Is entered the Straits
of Malacca. Singapore was passed June II
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
CRACK GOLFER Is DEAD.
H. J. Tweedie Passes Away in Chicago
Held Many Prominent Places
Among Sportsmen.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July Oh. ].
Twsedie, one of the best known golfers
III the west, died here today Mr..
Tweedie was one of the original found
ers of the Belmont Golf club, the first
organization of its kind in the west.
founded in 1893. has always taken a
lively interest in the welfare of the
game, and at the time of his death was
president of the Belmont Golf club.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
SUICIDE FROM EVANSVILLE.
Mrs Edward Sullivan Swallowed Acid at
Elgin, ILL.,

ELGIN. ILL.,, July Especial. I
Mrs Edward Sullivan, who committed
suicide in this city by swallowing car
bolic acid, was born at Evansville. Wis.
thirty eight years ago Her first hus-
bands name was Crist. Her son. Roy
Crst. last February shot but did not
kill Anna Groesser and then killed him
self. His mother became respondent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
been for the bowel trouble he would have
recovered.
Resided at Madison.

The home of Mr.. Adams was at Mad
lson, and he was a member of the Fifty
eighth Congress and was reelected a
member of the Fifty-ninth. He was for
two terms a member of the Wisconsin
Legislature, state superintendent of pub
lie property from 1884 to 1890, and
dairy and food commissioner of Wiscon-
sin from 1894 to 1902.
Mr.. Adams leaves a widow, two sons
and two daughters. He was SO years
old.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
Henry Elmendorf Buried.

BUFFALO, \. Y, July 1O.-The flu
neral of Henry Livingstone Elmendorf. a
famous librarian. who in 1896 married
Miss Theresa Hubbell West, librarian of
the Milwaukee public library in 1895 and
1896, was held from his home here today.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13

Sarcastic. the world-renowneSl vio-
linist has taken his instrument all over
the world. 1t has been the companion Of
the forty years of his manhood 'Sar-
aSate. my son, wed thy violin. but new
or Il woman" is said to have been the
advice which was given him with his
first prize at the Paris conservatoire.
and Sarasate has been true TO It.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
DRYDOCK DEWEY ARRIVES
(P. ~ in 1913 Days, Making
10000 Miles.

MANILA. July 1O-The floating dry
dock Dewey arrived at Olongapo this
morning after a voyage of 10000 miles
and covering 1913 days.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13
MADISON MoURNs FOR ADAMS.

ALI Flags Half Mast Because of Con-
gressman's Death.
MADISON, Wis, July 9.-[Special. I
The people in the capitol and city Of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13

Advertise in Your Home Paper.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-07-13

Teachers and educators should veal.
ize, however, that increased expense OF
schools would mean increased demands
upon the schools for better work. In
creased salaries would mean higher
standards for teachers. The public
should realize that the agitation for bet
ter salaries is not so much a plea for the
interests Of teachers as a plea for the
interests of the pupils in the schools.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

Bridgeport Conn.-Disguised as a
man, Miss stanton OF Derby worked
for three weeks as a lathe operator in
"a cutlery company factory and for "A
week IN the plant Of manufacturing
company before her sex was discov-
cred. AS Robert Stanton she got en-
pioyment In the cutlery company, car
ried a bag OF tobacco and book OF rice
paper, and rolled and smoked her own
cigarettes, hirted with the girl opera
tives, treated her male associate work
ers to drinks in saloons, and otherwise
conducted herself like a man, without
being detected. Miss Stanton's secret
was told by her boarding mistress. She
had cut of her hair and parted it like
q man, but her voice caused suspicion.
She was known among her shopmates
as Sissy Stanton"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
With big pins

with big pins
why do you do this2" a reporter
asked.
For the sport % t." answered
"Steeple jim" who was calm as a
baby fast asleep
And for a diamond ring." added
Steepie Jack. I'D .at forget that"
He and his two helpers. Jack Holm
and Bob Johnson. old sailors both.
put all their weight on the bo-sun's
chair TO test H.
Bring IL down II YOU can" ordered
Steeple Jack. but they couldn't.
Have you your nerve with your"
asked Stecplc Jack
For answer Steeplc JIM. who Is not
a fairy weight seated herself In the
bo'sun's chair 1t was 4:40 p. IN.
Far below hundreds of persons we're
watching They thought. of course. a
man was going up the pole. and the
risk OF 1t was enough 20 halt them on
their way home.
Merrill Holm and Johnson grabbed
the hauling rope and all together
pulled on DO steadily. rhythmically.
Up went Mrs. Merrill She gently
kicked herself away from the over
hanging top of the lantern and there
she swung between earth and sky.
seemingly ass happy as a child rollick.
ing around "a Maypole. Slowly, slow
ly she assembled. until. reaching out,
she touched the great ball on top
OF the Flagstaff. Gently she oscillated
in the atmosphere for five minutes.
smiling down at her husband and waV.
ing her arms TO the spectators. Then
they let her down. When she stepped
from the chair into the lantern again
the few persons IN the lantern checIed.
You've won the ring, proudly said
Steeple Jack.
It's a lovely sunset" remarked
Steeple jim. with superlative self-pos-
session.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

Finists resolved 20 ascend from the
south and more dangerous side.
The slightest slip meant death 10
all. for in their cramped position they
could not have held a falling body.
four times Mr. Vollman attempted to
pass spot 1850 yards from the sum-
nit, but he failed. and the party de-
s"ended to the foot Of the dome
Once more they reached the SPOT
a jutting ledge on which a goat could
scarcely stand. Suddenly Mr.. Vol.
nan slipped and fell AS ne dropped.
head foremost. Lieut. Menott. an ex-
ceptionally strong man. seized him by
the ankle. and thus saved the party
from destruction
Mr.. Vollman's head struck the
mountain side and ne was rendered
senseless Trembling with shock.
Lieut. Menotti. still holding his
friend by the ankle. descended 10
safety. and eventually all three
reached the valley
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
FINDS HUSBAND A WOMAN.
Bride, Shocked by Discovery After
Ceremony, Causes Arrest
Of Spouse

Kansas City, Mo.-Miss Marietta
Jelley married John Aliaine Whitman
at Independence the other day only
10 learn later that her husband was 4
roman. The bridegroom" was ar
rested and win be prosecuted on a
charge of perjury
Il am a woman. bur / have lived
and dressed as man for three
years" said the prisoner when cues
toned. Il have worked as a man and
lived as one. married this girl as
a matter Of accommodation. She said
she couldn't live without me My
real name is Pauline Webster and |
am from Carney. S. c. / have dressed
as man for wears because 10 was cas-
Ter to get work. ! have been educated
but / do not care u say where My
mother, a woman of good birth and
refinement. died when was a little
child. I WORKED in hota!s and res
taurants until about three years aeo.
when the owner OF an employment
agency told ne IL was a man 1
could get SEQ a mo-th. That gave me
the idea"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
WOMAN CLIMBS POLE ON
NEW YORK SKYSCRAPER
"steeple Jill" Ascends Flagstaff and
Admires Sunset 345 Feet
Above the Street.

New Nork.-Mrs. Robert Merrill
assembled To- the top Of the Flagstaff on
The Pulitzer building recently. and at
an altitude OF $40 feet above the side
walk admired the rad radiance OF
the setting sun no her loasure. Mrs.
Merrill is the first woman in the world
70 reach that height ON a Flagstaff.
Her husband is "a "Steeple Jack" by
profession. So she is "a "Steeple JIM"
which is the only polite termination
OF the title says thc New York World.
Mrs. Merrill went mp the flagstaff
20 win $1,000 bet for David Suss-
man, "a friend of her husband. and 10
win a diamond ring for herself. The
newspapers recently described a
"Steepie jacks" wife who is her
husbands true helpmate. who helps
him paint lofty gas tanks and fix
eagles atop of altimdinous dagstaffs.
G. W. Williams. Of the Bronx. read
about this helpful woman and hap
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

for the murderer suspicion settled on
the son-in-law as the guilty person. He
was well 20 do. respected by every one
in Anamosa and active in church work
But finally he was arrested for steal
ing. and at the trial il came out that
Seymour had been leading a dun exis-
tence and had committed many crimes
and had stolen things from his most
intimate friends.
Emmett Seymour, a pillar in the
Baptist church and a man of great
integrity, was not the man who would
be suspected ol Wholesale highland
ed thievery. but it was made plain
that be had two personalities. one
night he was caught with a bob sled
in lumber yard. and whipped up his
horses 20 escape A careful examina-
ton showed "a notch IN one OF the
runners and there was ridge left in
the snow behind the feeting bob sled.
II was followed 10 the Fifeld home.
but Seymour had fed without unhithc-
ing the horses The sled was loaded
with lumber.
In the cellar was tound sugar by
the barrel, cOnee by the sack, canned
fruit by the case and everything which
could be of use which could be stolen
from a grocery store.
F1held was believed 10 have dfscoy-
cred the peculations of his son-in-Iay.
and as he was an honest man the
court found a motive for his murder
in the trial Of Emmett Seymour for
the larceny OF a load OF lumber. II
was believed that Fifeld would have
exposed his daughters husband had
he lived. But dead men tell no tales.
Fifield died. Seymour was arrested
while working In = livery barn In
Red Bud. Ill, and while In jail await
ing trial IL is said by other prisoners
he confessed 70 numbering a man.
1t was asserted that he could not
sleep. something was on his mind, and
that one morning before daybreak. In
his anguish and misery. he told the
story. This was never admitted by
Seymour. and ne was brought To trial
on the grand-lsrceny charge. found
guilty and sszLsneed 10 three years In
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

pened into Mr.. Sussman's store near
"Steeple Jack Merrills Office.
There never was a woman who
would so 10 the top OF a nagpole,"
Mr. Williams declared.
Nonsense" retOrted Sussman. Il
know a woman, Bob Merrilrs wife,
who dares 10 go anywhere her hus-
band goes and who Will go TO the top
OF any fiagpole you name"
Bet you $1,000 she won't 20 to
the top OF the Pulitzer building flag
POLE" cried Williams.
Done" said Sussman.
Merrill climbed the iagpole In his
accustomed manner. with a pair of
stiTups and a rope around him and
the pole. and at the top he rugged a
light set OF falls To the enc OF whioh
hs hung a bo-sun's chair, when he
descended Meantime Mrs. Merrill
waited In the lantern on top the dome.
through which blew the friEid winds
from the four heavens She wore q
cap and . white sweater: her skirts
were nrnly cauKnt bioomer fasAzsa-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
MADE CRIMINAL BY
SIGHT OF PRISON
STRANGE DUAL EXISTENCE OF
AN IOWA MAN.
RAISED IN SHADOW OF JAIL
Grimes Committed by Him Laid 20
This Fact-Convicted Of Killing
Father-in-Law, But Par
oiled b. Governor.

AnamOsa, Ia--COndemned 20 be n
criminal by the fact that he CHANGED
20 live within sight of the state peni.
Tertiary. led into a JekyU and HYDE
life by an irresistible attraction draw
ing him toward the prison doors, En-
NETT Seymour. parolcd by Gov Cum
Minis from life sentence for murder.
viii spend the remainder OF his DAYS
where he can never see a penitentiary
and Will endeavor TO free himself from
the mysterious spell cast over his life.
The ties OF church. the instincts
OF good breeding. the full knowledge
OF the consequences Of his life. were
insufficient TO restrain this unfortunate
man from committing the acts he
knew would put him within the walls
OF the Anamosa prison. upon which
be had looked every day since be was
a mere boy.
"Seymours case IS a rare one. but
believe he speaks the truth when he
says an influence beyond his control
made him bad. and IL is reasonable To
suppose that the prison was respon-
sihle for the influence" said DR..
Grant J. Ross. of Sioux City. an alien
list OF state reputation. after talking
with the man just psroled.
1t is my belief that young Seymour
got the idea into his mind while
mere boy that he was a hereditary
criminal He said be would look at
his face in the glass when a boy and
wonder II II was the face OF a Grim
inaL Then the little crimes began.
and Seymour gradually persuaded
himself that he was predestined TO
be a great criminal and 10 be one
or the boys in stripes In Anamosa
prison"
The crime for which Seymour was
serving life sentence was the killing
OF his father-in-law. George FiheId.
whose body was found on the railroad
track short distance from the home
Of his son-inlaw. During the search
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
MAN BURIED AND YET LIVES
Remarkable Experience OF Workman
Entombed in Ten Tons OF
Ciuders.

Omaha. Neb-J McKeyhuI. an en-
ploye at the street railways power
house here. is man OF experience.
rare II not extensive. Mr. McKeyhiu.
though not ia any sense a dead one"
In the accepted spIrt OF that term.
has been buried and has risen to tell
the story. That IS. he could ten 10 In
he were mind to. but he isn't preach
ing DO from tha housetops.
Ia the course of his regular days
work Mr NcKcyhiu was unchockiug
or uncheck.ng or n some way or other
trying Co Def ont Of q big receptacle or
chute a volume of ciniers. about ten
tons. more or less By some hook or
crook AIR. McKeyhui manaccd 20 get
his body r front 90 the ciuders. and
that was OBJ, 'as- seen of him for an
hour and half He was entombed,
clear out ol sight,
The entire force al The plant started
In trying 90 dig out their fellow work
man hoping to De able to resurrect his
body. though not expecting &C. to Doe
alive. AT the end OF an hour and a
half OF hard labor here came Mickey
hill 10 the surface. alive and doing
well. Neither he nor anyone else pre-
tends 10 explain how he managed 10
stay alive but he U.s. q living testimony
against Tho assertion that he is dead
And the man was not even seriously
injured. The cindcrs not being as cold
as they might have been left a little
mark here and there on his face and
hands, but otherwise he got of well.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
THRILLING ESCAPE or
A MOUNTAIN CLiMEr?
Friend Seizes Him by Aal<le as lie
Falls and Thus Entire Party
Was Saved.

Geneva.-Lieuts Menati ana Ro s.
sard, Of the Italian Alpine regim .1L
and Mr.. Walter Vouman, a we'll
known German Apinist. have haJ a
thrilling experience in the Italian
Alps while attempting 90 climb the
Boucher peak. nearly 1900 feet high
All attempts 90 reach the summit.
even from the northern and easier
side, have failed. as the last 200 yards
rise like a dome. and neither foot nor
hand hold is Afforded. The three Al
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
M Half No.

you will understand" said the edi-
tor OF the new semihumorous publica-
ton. that we don't wish our writers
TO be either too funny or too serious.
We Just wish a happy medium"
IT understand" ehuckled the buff
foon scribe; you want them TO be half
witty. Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
Her Aim.

We can get you the divorce quickly
and without aotoriety"
But l don't want IL that way;
want to have to put up a fight for Il
and get II after protracted scuffs
through the newspapers"
"oh, you're going on the stage, sh!'
Houston Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
Turned About

Redd-How your friend Shipton has
changed! He used to be 10 com
nunicative. you know.
crssae-Isn't he ystf
No; why he draws hinse,s right
i1ts his shell. new. when you're trying
- question hin."
Hes turned turtle. has hsss-
xenksrs Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
His Fatal Error.

You say Rev. Mr.. Newman was q
failure al your church,"
Yes; he made the mistake of at.
tempting % bring the congregation
into harmony with his ideas, Instead
Of bringing his ideas into harmsny
With ths csngrsGaaasn."--PAi
Prssa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

Anamosa- When he. had served his
term he was met at the prison gate
and arrested for murder At the tria
he was found guilty of murder an
sentenced To spend his life benin,
the walls which De had looked upon
practically all his life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

But his brother Is crook"
Il know. but love him"
And his sister Is a dipsomaniac."
Yes. but love him
And ne is said TO be dishonest"
II know. but he is worth q milllon.-
~oh, why didn't you say sof"-Hous-
ton Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
Pleasanfries

He (six weeks after the honey
noon)-I suppose you think you were
fool when you stood up and married
me?
she-Well, l was the next thing TO a
fooli
He-Thats true, or wouldn't have
been there.-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
In After Years

did you marry your ideal, Mrs.
Pennington"
mo, thank heaven. He's in the
penitentiary now. I believe It was
forgery for the purpose OF keeping up
appearances, or something Of that
kind. Chicago Record Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
Well Named

why do they always anude to II as
dear old Broadway"
Say, 81 you ever did any New York
shopping, you'd know -Pittsburg
Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
Dead Eggs.

Teast-Did you ever try TO dye
eggsT
CrimsonbeRk-No. never did: but
I've tried 'em after they were dead
Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

A voman's aiz 10 BAD. tits said:
Thus. whsn shes indiserest
And throws herself at some mans head
She lands right az his feea
--P1A1scelphta Pres.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

it is thoroughly equipped
to do all kinds of printing ON
short notice. We make a
speciality of Society printing
aud work for Insurance Com
panies, such as Financial
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

opes, Note and Letter Paper.
Bill-heads, Monthly State
ments, Business Cards, Fl
nancial and Order Books,
Circulars, Check-books, Pam.
phlets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24

We print Wedding Invita-
tons, and High Class Sta
tionery for Balls, Parties, Pic
MICS and all entertainments of
a social nature.
We print Church Envel-
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Cards, Policies, both straight
life and benevolent, Physi-
clans Certificates, Sick Cards,
Application blanks, Agents
Report Sheets, Rate Cards,
etc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
EXCURSION WORI

We print Handbis, Quarter-Sheets, Half and Whole
Sheet posters Tags Tickets, Pacards Society Cards. Min
utes, Visiting Cards, Mourning Stationery
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-24
OUR AIM

rs to please our patrons and to
give them the best service at
the lowest prices, consistent
with satisfactory work.
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We furnish cuts" when desired and will arrange to
complete special work in our line When in need of any
in our line, call and and estimates will be furnished