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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
A Modern Nature Story.

From Letter in the New York Sun.
 Some years ago the writer numbered among his household a large tortoise shell male cat whose tail was abnormally long and tipped with dark red brown, somewhat the color of red flannel. This cat Is in the habit of bringing home several times a week during the summer months large Jug-a-rums, or bulfrogs (Rana Clamantans), and we'll knowing a cats version of water, I was deter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Indicted by Grand Jury.

Washington, July n.-Charles A. Ed wards, secretary of the democratic con- gressional committee, was today indicted by the grand jury for an assault with a dangerous weapon on Alexandra Garland. an attache of the Peruvian legation. The alleged assault occurred May 16. last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Petition for Bail.

Washington, July 11.-A petition for admission to bail was filed in the su- preme court in the District of Columbia today in behalf of Mrs. Annie M. Bradley of Utah. under indictment on the charge of murdering former United States Sena- tor Arthur Brown. The petition alleges poor health Arguments will be heard next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Payinu Them Out.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
 Look here MT. Smith," said the clergy man, eXcitedly, that was counterfeit $2 bill you put in the missionary collection this morning."
 Yes" Mir. Smith answered calmly "I owe the heather a grudge. They fricas- seed a missionary uncle of mine in 94."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Stock Issue Is Taken.

New York, July 11.--A little more than S4000,000 of the Union Pacific's new con- vertible issue of s75,000Oo0 was subscribed by the stockholders, according to ah- nouncement by that company today. The balance goes to a syndicate headed by Kuhn, Loeb X Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Packing House Fire.

Las Vegas, July 1.-The Armour Pack ing company's $l25,o00 ice plant, with 700 tons of ice, was destroyed by fire to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12
Resumes Business.

Philadelphia, July 1.-The Lincoln Trust company of this city, which suspended business three months ago. resumed busi !. ness today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-12

Try the Gawk for haif-tone and iIoo fustratlons. Ape-Ierald nuIIdIno
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

duced by Senator DeArmand of Scott
county is designed to strike at lynch law
cases. 1t is provided that the Judge of
the general district court shall he elected
by the entire state and shall hold court
in the state house and have jurisdiction
of cases from all parts, Of the state where
the local machinery of Justice fails for IA
period of sixty days after the commission
of the crime to begin action. 1t Is held
that in the case of the Charles city
lynchers there will be no prosecution be-
cause IL is impossible to get grand jury
that will indict or petit jury that will
convict in Floyd county. A district court
having state wide jurisdiction, with juries
drawn from the entire state could bring
about prosecution. 1t is asserted that local
influences that work to prevent enforce
ment Of liquor laws would furnish enough
liquor cases to keep the court busy when
there were no lynching cases
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
M'FEELEY DECLARED TO BE INSANE
Iowa Man who Kills His Father Es-
capes Immediate Punishment.

Iowa Man who Kills His Father Es-
capes Immediate Punishment.
CRESTON, Ia, Jan. 30.-(Special Tele-
gram 1.-THE jury returned a verdict Of in
sanity this morning in the McFeeley muir
der case, due to the testimony of Dr. Bank
e. White of Clarinda, who pronounced Nc
Feeley a degenerate and mentally ire
sponsible.
Tod McFeeley was charged with the
murder of his father, an aged laborer, on
the evening of November 49, 1906. The trial
began Monday afternoon. McFeeley. 1t
was charged, crushed the skull of his
father with a hammer. The defendant is
a young man about 81 years of age and
was a cigarette and booze fiend, and the
objections of his father to these habits is
given as the cause for the tragedy.
He will be sent to the criminal insane
ward at Anamosa until his reason is re-
stored and will then be tried for murder.
The trial attracted a great deal of inter
est and the court room was crowded at
each session. The mother of the accused
boy was put on the witness stand and
tried her best to defend him against the
merciless questioning OF the prosecuting
attorney. showing great deal of emotion
and nearly breaking down several tines
The hoy showed very little interest in the
proceedings sitting stolidly throughout
both sessions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
COUNCIL BLUFFS
office. Pearl Tel as.
Ice. 10 Pearl st. Tel. AZ.

proposed bill before the state legislature
providing for the appointment Of a COM
mission to select jurors be amended so as
to make It apply to all counties in the state.
The bill in it's present form is limited to
counties having a population of $1,000 and
over, and would only affect six counties in
the state
w A. MINISTER, president Of the Potta-
wattamie County bar. under the auspices OF
which the meeting has been called, Is in
receipt of letters from many members OF
the bar in the other counties comprising
the Fifteenth judicial district, I'm which
they all favor the plan Of the selection of
juries by a commission. They also approve
Of having the bill amended so as to apply
to all counties in the state. irrespective of
population.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
ESTIMATES ON PLANT VARY
Water Company Expert RaiSes Kierstsd'i
Figures SECS 300,
BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IS ON RESERVOIRS
Avord, However, IL Higher on Each
and Every Grouptns of Items
which Go to Make Up the
Total valuations! - ''a"

The report of John w. AIvord. the con-
sulting hydraulic engineer of Chicago, EN-
ployed by the Council BLUFFS Water Works
company to make an estimate OF the value
of it's plant was submitted to the MEM
bers Of the special committee OF the city
council by Manager E. w. Hart at the ad-
journed conference yesterday afternoon. AS
had been intimated. Mr.. Alvord's valua-
ton was materially higher than that Of w.
Kiersted, the expert engineer employed by
the city council.
Mr.. Alvord places a valuation of sos, 34
on the plant. which is s2O5,ss6 higher than
that of Mr. Kiersted. who figured the value
at S5O0, 94S.
The following are the comparative esti-
mates of the two EXPERTS:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
InNrn NeMa Notcn.

STRAWBERRY POINT-While unhitch-
ing a team, John Weger, farmer living
near here. slipped on the ice and fell. break
ing his neck
FAIRFIELD-A movement is on foot to
preserve the oldest building in Iowa The
Old Settlers associa ton of Jefferson county
have taken the initiative and will seek the
establishment Of park of eleven acres
near Fairfield. In the park will\be placed
the old log cabin Of Rhodham Bonnifield,
said to be the oldest building In the stage.
CHARLES CITY-It Is quite generally
understood that James Cullen, who was
lynched, made his brother, r. c. Cullen, q
banker Of Warren. ILL.,, his beneficiary In
his will. Mrs. Maude Hutchinson of Mich
igan. Cullen's daughter. has been here for
several days looking after her fathers
property, but was very reticent and seemed
somewhat discouraged.
ATLANTIC-The first annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the Atlantic Northern
q Southern road was held last night and
officers were elected for the ensuing year.
J. II, Simmons resigned as president and
]. A. McWaid was put In his place. F. NJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
POOR REVOLVER SAVES A LIFE
Owner snaps IL Four Times Befor,
AZ WouId ExpIode

Owner snaps II Four Times Before
AZ would Explode.
Bad blood which has prevailed for some
time between Charles Hawkins. a laborer
on the fruit farm Of J. A. Auabaugh. north
of the city, and Arthur Southwell. a driven
for the Keellne meat market eliminated
yesterday morning In shooting ARRAY
after the two men had met and had
fight But for the fact that SouthwelIs
revolver missed fire three times Hankins
would in all likelihood have been subject
for coroner's inquest. As II was one
bullet from Southwells weapon went dan
gerously close to Hankin's head.
At an early hour yesterday morning
Southwell was on his way to deliver an
order at Wilcox's greenhouse No. when
he encountered Hankins in Gaming Cut
Hankins was armed with a pitchfork
which it is said he used with considerable
effect on Southwell.
Southwel drove back TO town, stopping
at his home on Hunter avenue, where he
secured his revolver. On Broadway he no.
ticed Hawkins in Hardings barber shop
waiting TO be shaved Stepping to the
door Southwell drew HIS revolver and pre-
senting It at Hawkins who was standing
with his back to the stove. pulled the trig-
ger Three times In succession Southwell
pulled the trigger. but It only snapped. The
fourth time, however, the weapon worked
and a bullet whizzed close by Hankln's
head and lodged in the wall behind him.
Southwell then retreated up the street and
turned north on First street. Hankins fol-
lowed Southwell to the door, shouting after
him. well, you've got your nerve with
you" but the latter paid no attention to
him and continued on his way.
, The first intimation the police got of the
shooting was from Southwell, who called
up the station over the telephone and gave
his version of the ARRAY. He said that
Hankins had first attempted to stick him
In the face with the pitchfork, and, failing
| in this, had beaten him over the head with
| the handle breaking his nose.
| The police soon ran across Hankins who
| as precautionary measure, was placed
under sos bond to appear to answer to a
charge of fighting and disturbing the peace
but Southwell kept out of the officers way
until evening, when he was taken into Gus
tody by Detectives Weir and Callaghan
He was locked up and charge of shooting
with intent to kill booked against him.
| Southweil was indicted at the November
1906, term of district court on a charge o.
assaulting Soren Thompson, tailor, will
intent to do him great bodily injury. II,
has been at liberty on a bail bond and hi
case is on the docket for trial at this tern
Of court. ~. ..t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31


Noben was reelected vice president and
Jasper Sters secretary, with r. f. MARQUIS
as treasurer. board OF directors OF ftf-
teen members composed Of business men
Of Atlantic, Elkhorn and kimballton was
selected, with r. h. Swan as general at
torney, and a permanent Office with book
keeper and stenographer was established.
RESTON-Monday evening the members
of the Modern Woodmen Of America gath
cred at Creston, coming from a number OF
points in southwestern Iowa, and held an
immense class adoption at the Temple
grand opera house receiving nearly 10 new
members into the order. The team OF
foresters from Red. Oak conducted the floor
work in the intlatory ceremony. a num-
Der of high officials OF the order were In
the city to attend the ceremony. Those
present were as follows: Head Banker c.
IA. McNeider of Mason City, MIR. Reilly,
a member of the board of directors, OF
Elgin, ILL.,; State Deputy George Frink OF
Des Moines,, state Lecturer korns of Des
Moines, ex-Head Banker r. n. Croker OF
Charlton, District Deputy Roy Wilson OF
Red Oak
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
STRAUSS IS INDIFFERENT
Composer of "SaIOme" Doesn't Care
for New York's Opinion
of Opera.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3O--A dispatch to the
Tribune from New York says: Richard
Strauss, composer of the sensational musi-
cal setting of Oscar Wilde's drama
"Salome" in an interview with the New
York World correspondent in Berlin yes
terday, expressed his opinion Of the furore
created by the production of the music
drama here in these wordsi
Probably there are two classes of per-
sons in New York who discover that
Salome' is immoral. The first are those
whose own lives. especially their secret
lives, are not above reproach-men and
women whose minds dwell on things
prurient who have sounded in their
thoughts all that is morally base. The
second are those who oppose any and all
dramatic treatment of a biblical story or
legend. This class is largely represented
in England and the United States To
these people Saint saens Samson and Deli
lah' is immoral, so are all mystery plays
and passion plays.
I'm art there is never the moral nor the
immoral; such conceptions are incompat-
bic with the conception OF art; are foreign
to 1t. In art there is only good and bad.
Is an artists work good art? Is 1t bad
art? These are legitimate questions ana
| these the artists must face and answer.
I'm Berlin in Dresden in other cities"
he added 'Salome' has been given on the
stages of royal theaters. Its art has been
approved by specialists whose morality
cannot be questioned. What is good enough
for these famous stages is good enough
for New York. 1t is really the same to
; me whether or not New York rejects
( 'salome I am wholly indifferent in the
matter"
NEW YORK, Jan S0-A decision to dis
continue the present rendition Of the
Strauss opera "Salome" at the Metropoli-
tan Opera heuse.was rsaeheSf today at u
conference between the directors OF the
company owning the house and represent
tatives of the Conried Opera company The
conference was the result of a letter sent
by the directors OF the owning company
protesting against further presentation Of
| the opera.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
Enrmer serlourIY Injured.

SILVER CITY. Ia. Jan. 3O.-(Special)-
Monday afternoon, p. s. Markell, a prom
inent farmer living southwest of Silver
City, was engaged in hauling ice from east
Of town. and in some manner fell backward
out Of wagon, striking the ground upon
his head and shoulders. AS soon as his
condition would permit he was conveyed
to his home and a physician called, who.
after a thorough examination, found that
no bones were broken. Mr.. Markell passed
A very restless night. but the attending
physician is of the opinion that he will re-
cover unless internal injuries of a serious
nature were sustained
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31


Letter from Engineer.
The following letter from Mr.. Alvord,
which accompanied his report, explains the
differences in the figures:
send you herewith the results Of my
revised computation of the value OF your
plant, which now place at SOS, S44. In com,
ing to this conclusion 1 have been guided
by results and comparisons with Mr.. Kier-
/ have included the preliminary expenses,
as he has done, and computed the interest
on construction In accordance with his
method.
fully and checked my own figures and
prices with his, and wherever we have ma
terially differed / have reviewed the mat
ter in my own mind to see II would stand
this has resulted In my reducing my unit
prices -.
ent from my own in very many cases, ana
In order that you may compare our two es-
Inmates / am sending you herewith supple.
has been difficult in showing this compari-
son as Mr. Kiersted's grouping is not the
as as Say my oSSsp
80 as TO get a parallel. In most cases
have adopted his grouping. and In rear
ranging the items in this way have failed
10 precisely check his figures, as you will
notice from the comparison. II had had a
little more time probably 1 could have
some minor errors detected In his foot
ings, and possibly some errors OF my own
which have not yet detected; 1T Is not q
After reviewing the matter of the going
value, and in the light OF she results which
have reached, have concluded II would
be better not to include the period of con-
struction in II at this time but leave II at
the figure which I originally determined
which, I believ, IL conservative.
You will note that greater differences ex-
list between Mr.. Kiersted's estimates and
my own on the reservoirs than at any
other part OF the plant
The figures which l have used on these
reservoirs are the same unit prices which
the board used on the Omaha business, and
I am satisfied that Mr.. Kiersted Is too low
on these prices. He has also adopted very
| low quantities, especially In the Glendale
| reservoir, some OF which ] cannot fully I'M
| derstand. I assented to the prices which
| and should stand by them for your vicinity.
I will have the inventory with my detail
prices and figures written up and sent you,
| accompanied by the photographs and draw
ings 30 that you may have IT as q basis Tor
future work. 80 =
Owing TO the absence OF Councilman
Knudsen OF the special committee nothing
definite was arrived at yesterday afternoon
at the conference between the COMMITTEES
and Manager Hart, and another meeting is
scheduled for early Friday evening before
the session OF. the city council in committee
of the whole.
special water works committee. at first OBJ
jected to Mr.. Alvords report being given
to the newspapers, but the other members
and Mr.. Hart took the position that the
public was entitled to hear both SIDES OF
the question, and Chairman Wallace's OBJ
lection was overruled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

SIDNEY. Ia. Jan. So.-(special Telsgram.)
Miss Berdie Fletcher aged about Is.
daughter of the late DR.. Fletcher of Thur
man, near here, died Tuesday night from
the effects of dose OF poison which she
swallowed last Saturday. Miss Fletcher
was formerly teacher In Boyles Business
college in Omaha. She had been suffering
recently from melancholia and this is the
only cause assigned for her suicide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
First Result Likely TO BE Paving of
West Broadway.

First Result Likely to he Paving of
West broadway.
The Council Bluffs Development company,
the principal object of which is to secure
factories and other business enterprises
for the city, became an assured fact at
we'll attended meeting in the rooms Of
the Commercial club last night
Articles of Incorporation were approved
and the following board OF directors elected:
Frank T. True ". e. Bender. F. H. Keys.
e. K. Hart, J. p. Greenshields, G. H.
Mayne. e. H. Lougee, H. H. Van Brunt
and f. r. Davis.
The capital stock is placed at 100000,
divided into 1000 shares of 800 each. With
but few exceptions those present subscribed
literally for the stock
While not organized specifically for this
purpose, the Incorporation of the Council
Bluffs Development company means prob
ably the paving OF Broadway the entire dis
lance from Twentieth street to the ap-
proach to the motor bridge. As soon as the
company is in a position to transact bust
ness legally 1t will make an offer to take
of the hands Of the city all of the lots
1t now owns on Broadway and will agree
to bear the expense of the Improvement
against this property. BY doing this the
company expects to increase the value of
the property in that nelghborhood and make
1t desirable for factory sites and for the
location OF other and various business en-
terprises, all OF which will tend to build up
that section and the city in general.
While the company. 1t is said, will at
first devote its efforts to- building up the
western section of the city, 1t will not by
any. means stop there, but viii endeayor
to build up every section where trackage
is available for business enterprises Of the
character 1t purposes fostering and encour-
aging.
The articles state that the purposes and
objects of the incorporation shall be the
carrying on of a general commercial.
manufacturing and development business"
The articles will, Il is expected. be filed
within a week and another meeting be
held within the same time, at which the
/ organisation will be completed by the cleo
| ton of officers, etc
President Mcdonald OF the Commercial
club presided and G. II. Mayne acted az
secretary at the meeting last night
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
A Compariaon,

Consider the small yard in your home
town. then think of two yards containing
on an average about thirty times as much
stock, then you will see why we can make
such a difference in price to you by buy
ing a straight car of lumber, instead of a
mixed car. as your local dealer must do
or course you are not in the lumber bust
ness and do not realize the advantage we
have over him. but II you will mail us an
itemlzed bill OF what you wish we will sur
prise you. c. Hafer. Council Bluffs. Ia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

The Morgan Upholstering company C. A.
Morgan. manager, is now open for bust
ness at SS1 West Broadway. and for thirty
days will make special prices on all up
holstering. Our sample prices will be
couches in walnut, leather or tapestry at
50 to S. Hair and moss mattresses made
over for t1.5O. Cotton, wool and excelsior
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
FARMER is KILLED BY TRAIN
Rock Island Locomotive strikes
BnrneN Alters Nenr Nicola.

nicola, Ia, Jan. 3O.-(Special Telegram)
Barney Alters. a farmer whose home is
one mile southwest of town, was struck
by fast train, No. 8, on the Rock Island
road, at l O'Clock this afternoon and in
stantly killed. ..,.....
The accident occurred al the grade cross
ing near the interlocking station one-half
mile south of town. Mr.. Alters was re-
turning home and riding in a wagon, in
which he had been delivering corn. Both
horses were killed. Inquest will be held by
Justice Clark In absence of the coroner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
Meetine of District Bar.

A meeting Of the members Of the bar Of
the Fifteenth judicial district will be held
this afternoon In the county courthouse to
consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF urging that the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA

at 81. Feathers renovated at 5 cents pet
pound Everything new and clean and all
work guaranteed Telephones: Bell 1893;
independent. 473 Red.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR SCRAP
IRON METALS AND RUBBER BY J.
KATEI.MAN, sC8 MAIN ST. PHONE $50
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
Council BIgGs Real Estate Transfers.

NOuhcII HIWHH HehI EHtutt TrHnHferH'
These transfers were reported to The Bee
January 30 by the Pottawattamie County
Abstract company of Council Bluffs:
Carl Wolter and wife to N. h. and
swA 1852, ........................ .si1 900
Fred e Blust and wife to John II.
Claussen, lot 49, Avoca Land and
Loan Company's Add, Avoca, W d.. go
Lula f.. Doty and husband to Herman
Schneider, lot 2. Howe e. Damon's
Subdiv.. Council Bluffs, W d......... f5o
The Peregoy & Moore Co. to III. @.
McGee, lot Is. block %, Howard Add,
Council Bluffs, W d.................... -
Mary L. Everett to Ada K. Waddell
lot 8, block o. Evans Second Bridge
Add, Council Bluffs, sw d.......... I
Agnes Folsom TO Arthur c. Reynolds
lot 4, block 20. Beers Subdiv. Coun-
ell Bluffs, W ..7g-.....,..,............
Six transfers. total. ..S12iGs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

Licenses to wed were issued yesterday to
the following: '.sti
Name and Residence. Age
Marcus NJ. Martenss Council Bluffs. %
Gertie o. Arwine,5 Ceuncil Bluffs.......... q
Edwin A. Krettek. Council Bluffs ..... q
Josephine G. Pryor, Council Bluffs. ........ %
c. d. +. LangfeIat.' Bentley, Ia........... SO
c. d. Schultz, Council Bluffs. ............... 80
Charles A. Corneltson, Benson, Neb...... %
Dora Ruge, Council Bluffs .s................ 20
Jens p. Larsen, Fremont, Neb. ....... So
Pauline p, Nielsen, Fremont, Neb. ....... %
Guy Custer, Silver City, Ia..,.............. 26
Emma Davis, Oakland, Ia. .!..:........... "a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
For sale.

Owner needs money and will sell four
and a five-room dwelling north OF transfer
very cheap. Tel. 81. Charles T. ofhcer. IS
Broadway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31
|. M%nEnr 4 Co.

New Location OF Wholesale Bakery.
ole MINISTER Street, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Homemade Bread a Speciality,
Visitors Welcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

For Sale-Span of horses; broke single and
double; black; hardened for road or dray,
Bouricius. SS5 Broadway. Council BLUFFS, Ia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-31

BETTER ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS
BY LOOKING INTO YOUR COAL PILE.
CALL THE COUNCIL BLUFFS COAL &
ICE co. THEY WILL HELP YOU. TEL.
IL EITHER