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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18

ever offered Is the celebrated Opal
Onyx 1celess Soda Fountains sold ex.
clusively by the Bishop Z Babcock
Company, 1872 East Washington street.
This big company, which has Offices
In the largest cities In America, has
no peer Of its kind In the world, and
everything It offers Is the best. The
Chicago offices are under the capable
and popular management Of Cooper
Lyon.
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The largest lumber yards in the
world are those Of the Edward Hines
Lumber Company. Everything In the
way Of lumber can be bought there.
The main offices Of this great concern
are on Lincoln street, Just south Of
Blue Island avenue.
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For the finest tailoring at moderate
prices 60 to Tanner 4 Conley. Reaper
block. They stand In the front ranka
Of Chicago's leading tailOrA Tuxedos
and full dress suits can be rented.
%S
Remember Breen 4 Kennedy are the
sole proprietors Of the famous Mary.
land Reserve Pure Rye whiskey. rec.
Oghixed BY everybody - the best on
the market.
~SA
Schweizer 4 West Mfg. Co.. con.
tractors and builders. are the people
to 30 to for iine interior finish for
buildings. special cabinet work and
bank and otiice fixtures. once and fac.
tory at 1924 North Ada street. and
410.420 Carroll avenue.
-
Old Style Lager Ia now one Of Chi
Cages most popular beers and the
business Of the q. Heileman Brewing
Company. which In Chicago Ia under
the able and popular management Of
w. J. Welbaskey. Is increasing at a
rapid rate.
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No better p,ace In Chicago for pic.
MICS. festivals and parties Of all kinds
than n. james Koises beautiful Eiec-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18
ROWLAND ]. HAMLIN DIES.

Former Attorney General succumbs
10 Two Weeks Illness.
Former Attorney General Rowland
J. Hamlin, 80 years old, died the other
evening in Shelbyville, after a two
weeks illness. He was attorney gen.
eral of Illinois from 1900 to 1904 and
was strong candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for Governor. In
1904 he was mentioned for the United
States senatorship. He was attorney
for the railroad and warehouse com.
mission under Governor Altgeld and
Governor Tanner and was prominent
In State politics. He leaves widow
and four children.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18

Railroads seem to be learning how
to divide and subtract, as we'll as add
and multiply.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18
$500, 900 FOR FARMERS PATENT.

Government Buys Rights 20 Alton
Mans Nange Finder.
Alvin j. Hoskins has sold his pat.
ent rights to range finder. or dis.
lance appraiser to the United States
government for 100000. Hoskins
lives at Upper Alton and is a farmer
and hardware merchant when not try
Ing to invent something. He was a
sailor on a warship during the Span.
ish.American war and then conceived
the idea Of simplifying range finding.
Government experts report they are
satisfied he has accomplished the end
OF his ambitions. A Frenchman sued
Hoskins for alleged infringement Of
patent. but Hoskins won. The other
day he was notified by the government
that II would pay him 100000 for the
invention. He accepted by wire.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18

No better p,ace In Chicago for pic.
MICS. festivals and parties Of all kinds
Than n. james Kolxes beautiful Elec-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18

Our genuine Poeahontas sinoksisss
sxesis I'll othsrs Tor steam purposes.
Hundreds Of families have kept
warm burning our coal. 60 can you.
Try ~.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18

The safest department store 10 the
ity to-day 10 The Fair. II has road
,islea and ever convenience for the
public.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18
BUSINESS NOTES.

The famous Wurzburger Hofbrau
and original Pilsener. favorites at all
Chicago's leading bufiets. restaurants
and clubs. are imported solely by Au.
gust Luchow. Mr. Luchow's ohices In
Chicago are in the Stock Exchange
Building. 108 In Sale street. and are
In charge Of Mr.. Hans LuchOw, the
well.known and well.liked Western
representative.
The handsomest, most sanitary and
most durable and efficient construction
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18
Amateur hank Robber Insane.

George e. Mcclellan. proprietor Of
the Shoreham Hotel, In Carthage. was
adjudged insane the other day. While
In Plymouth. where he Is we'll known.
he attempted to rob the bank. He
walked behind the counter and began
taking the money from the counter.
putting II into sack.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-18
JOLIET MAN BURNS TO DEATH.

w. u. Clarke Killed by Lamp Ex-
plOsiOn Ia California.
Alone In a camp wagon by the side
OF the road near Hemet. Cal, W. Il.
Clarke was burned to death, presum-
ably from the explosion of a lamp.
The body, partially burned. was found
the next morning. The wagon was ca.
tirely destroyed
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24

the President. who received visitors at 70
O'Clock In the morning and at O'Clock al
night
Meets Lincoln and His Wife.
We waited until evening and called
10 see him. An usher took our cards. He
returned in FIVE minutes with card from
Mr. Lincoln. on which was written:
4 am engaged 10 90 TO the theatsr
with Mrs. Lincoln. II is the kind OF an
engagement I never break. Come with
your friend tomorrow az 70 and I shall
be glad 10 see YOU A. LINCOLN
Those were the last words Abraham
Lincoln ever wrote. 7 did not preserve
the card, not considering IL OF any i'm
portance. for I had received many such
from the President at various times AS
walked downstairs with Judge Searies
on our way Oul I dropped the Presidents
note on the floor AT the front entrance
ar Lincoln was placing bis wife in
carriage. was intending 20 pass out
without inteTTupting him. but he saw Us
and extended his hand cordially intro
duced Judge Searles to him. He repeated
that he would be glad 70 TO see Us IN the
morning. bade as goodnight. entered the
carriage. and drove away. That was the
last time I saw him alive.
Last H0nOrS Of Martyr.
When he learned Of the assassination Of
the President Senator Stewart with Sen
ator CONFESS and Senator Charles sumner.
went 10 the theater. where they were in
formed that the wounded Executive had
been removed 10 the house across the
street They went 20 the house. and met
the surgeon coming out. who told them
they cold go in. but that there we're al
ready TOO many people in the room Sen
stOr CONFESS and Senator Stewart retired.
but Senator Stewart states.
Senator Sumner did not retire, but
rushed into the room and remained until
the death OF the President
I viii go in he cried. Nothing could
keep Charles Sumner out"
Senator Stewart was one OF those who
was present at the time the oath was
administered 10 President Johnson As
soon at Lincoln died. with Senator Foot,
Senator Stewart secured a carriage. and.
driving 70 the residence of Chief Justice
Chase told him Of the Presidents death
He entered the carriage and drove with
them 10 Mr.. Johnson's hotel. where the
Raleigh now stands
7 sprang out" Senator Stewart writes.
went 10 the desk. and asked the clerk
what room the Vice President occupied.
' I viii send up your card. he said.
No you won't I said, III go up my
self
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24


[ tional prejudice. He declared such &
court is a necessity in the matter Of ex-
/ pense. If nothing else, pointing out tha,
/ smaller nations were put 10 a disadvan-
I tage in the matter OF appealing TO The
/ Hague tribunal
! The Senator. who as Secretary Of State.
| had so much 70 do with Venezuelan cues
tions. referred to the many discussions
/ that had arisen owing 70 the singular
characteristics Of the person who had for
several years occupied the position cf
President OF Venezuela
He referred 10 the satisfactory outcome
OF questions involving our relations IN the
Far East with Japan. boundary disputes
with the Dominion OF Canada. and the
long controversy with Great Britain over
the status OF the Newfoundland fisheries
Al Of these critical cases. he pointed out.
had been adjusted by recourse TO pacific
arbitration. each nation recognizing the
rights Of the other.
Constitution Refers TO Arbitration.
In his contention for an international
court OF arbitration. Senator Root paid
a high tribute &c the constitution OF The
United States. declaring that the prln-
ciples Of arbitration can be found in this
remarkable instrument-the corner. stone
OF American liberties.
Short addresses were made by John ".
Foster, Wayne Macveagh. Senor Luis
Anderson, and Prof. r. ". Aymar.
In the afternoon Rear Admiral Sperrv.
United States delegate 10 the second
hague conference. and Rear Admiral
Stockton, United States delegate 10 the
recent London naval conference. spoke
Of the results accomplished y these con-
ferences.
The nature and definition OF political
offense in international extradition was
discussed by J. Reuben Clark. William !
Calhoun, Frederic P Coudert, and Ju-
lian ". Mack
Mr. Coudert said Gen Lee, Gen. Wash
ington. and other great men. might have
been classed as rebels. and yet the great
masses would certainly consider them en-
titled TO protection On the other hand.
he pointed out. Wilkes Booth. Guiteau.
Czolgosz. Fieschi. Orsine, and the mem
bers OF the Paris commune. might De
termed rebels and political refugees. or
to have committed political offense, and
yet what country would not have con-
ANA'AAANu anu Elllcl cU any OF LnenL
Asking the question. What is political
crime2 the speaker admitted himself
unable TO answer He said the real dif-
ficulty arises from mixed crime. such as
murder and arson. punishable BY COM
mon law. whether committed from polit-
ical motive Or for mere gain OF revenge.
Murder and robbery under the cloak Of
nsurrection. he said might well be treat
ed as common crime. Anarchy. he said
is far from politics.
The society will meet at 10 O'Clock this
morning. when the constitution and pow
eTs which an international court OF ar
bitrai justice should possess viii be dis
cussed BY T. z. Burton A. J. Montague.
and Leo Vogel. Minister from Switzer-
land. Prof. George ". Kirchwey ana
Frederick c Hicks will speak on the
equality OF nations
A reception by President TAFT Is sched-
uled for l o'clock, and at o'clock in the
evening the annual banquet viii be held
at the New Willard.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
WANT HIDES ON FREE LIST
Tanners and Shoe Men Discuss Tariff
with President.
Representative Cocks Talks of the
POst-offiee appointment at
Bay shore.

Free hides was the subject of discus
sion az the White House yesterday when
the President received a delegation repre-
senting the National Association Of Tan
ners and the National Boot and Shoe
Manufactures Association.
In the delegation. which wanted hides
kept on the free list. as is now provided
by the Payne bill. were Edmond P. Har-
rison. OF Cincinnati. August H Vogel. Of
Milwaukee. and John E. Wilder, of Chi
.cago- They told the President they feared
there was a plan on foot in the Senate
20 take hides OF the free list. and inti-
mated that Il this were done il would
be in accord with the wishes Of the
beef trust
The Dingley bin pUt Is per cent duty
on hides. and. according 10 the delega-
ton which saw Mr.. Taft. the effect OF
II has been a decline in the exports Of
sole leather made from beth domestic and
foreign hides. Under its operation. they
claimed. the beef packers have entered
the tanning industry and ara tanning 50
Yer cent OF all the hides available.
Members OF the delegation would not
discuss the result OF their talk with the
President, except to say that it was very
satisfactory
Representative Cocks OF Long Island.
called al the White House 10 confer with
the President relative 10 the appointment
OF postmaster at Bay Shore. Laaengo
Gsrrell, sixty-ave years Of age. was
turned down because he Is too old" ac-
cording 10 the pOst-Office inspector who
Investigated the case John J. Edwards.
another candidate, is young enough. but
he failed 10 get the support Of the or
ganization. Mr.. Cocks has asked the
business men Of Bay Shore 10 recommend
some one for the postmastership at that
place.
James T. Hashill. q negro politician Of
Nassau, L I. wants 20 be the American
Consul at Liberia He IS indorsed by
REPRESENTATIVE Cocks
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24

u Rahi Rah, wisconsin" and the
old college classic. Varsity, Varsity
yelled and sung at the University Club
last night closed one Of the most sue
eessful smokers the University Of WIscon-
sin Association has held in its existence
Of twelve years. Like the press agent 5
account Of the latest musical comedy,
there was a laugh in every line"
II was decided 10 accept an invitation
OF the president OF the association.
Stephen C. Stuntz. to a picnic at his home
some time this sumner. President Stuntz
has not yet extended the invitation, but
will undoubtedly do so when the minutes
Of the meeting are forwarded TO him by
the secretary, c. E. La Vigne.
Address from Alumni.
Wisconsin's growth and WIsconsIn's
position in the university world was the
basis OF a number Of addresses BY the
alumni Dr.. H. r. Patten. Of the Agri-
cultural Department. who recently made
a visit 70 the University OF Wisconsin.
spoke enthusiastically Of the develop
ment he had noticed since he left the
faculty TO enter the government service
a few years ago.
You who have not been back 10 the
university for eight OF ten years" he
said, would be surprised az the strides
II has made under the administration OF
President Van Hise, and President Adams
before him. The growth is in every di-
rection. and affects every department.
which Is not true Of many Of the educs-
tional institutions to-day,
EXpOundS Technical Branches.
The tendency 10 expand in the tech
nical branches al the expense Of the
classical departments has not vitiated the
development Of the University Of wiscon-
sin Everywhere about the campus new
buildings. new laboratories. new class
rooms are springing up. Il is all 4
sturdy strength that viii see then. prop
eriy equipped in the matter OF instruction
al. STAFF. and laboratory facilities
= have had occasion in the Iasr year
10 visit a number Of the best universities
of the country. and nowhere have I seen
the wealth OF resource. and the ampli-
tude Of expansion that 7 saw displayed at
the University Of Wisconsin"
others who spoke were George S WI
son, vice president. who presided IN the
absence Of the president: c. E Ia viEne.
secretary. and D. s Burch. who was
made chairman OF q committee 20 get
up quartet and orchestra Of members,
Tor social AFFAIRS IN the future
VIII Meet AT Lunch Hour.
A committee was provided FOR % Sc
lect a downtown restaurant where. on
a designated day OF the week, the mem
bers can meet at the noon hour.
Among those present we're 9. :. VII
son. c. z. Ia Vigne. DR.. H E Patten.
D. s. Burch. II l. Mcdonald. Frederick
4. Little. Percy Nicholson. Warren A.
Gelhach, former captain q the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin football team: Z. 5.
Bradford. A. A Smith. ". c. Ruediger.
T. W Holt. James A Priest. 2. L. Hahn,
c. l. Nelson. Alfred p Schultz. J. C.
Stack. T o. Conner. Ross Sutherland.
J. D. Walcott J. d Sargent. F J. Katz.
9. z Heebink. r c. Harder, s. G. Lun-
dy, and c. Westergaard.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
DIED.

BARTON-On Thursday, April p 1873, a.
z n. ALEAH 4 BARTON, infant
daughter OF the late AUGUSTUS L and
Maud Bean Barton
Funeral Saturday. april a. AT & n.
from residence, l5ZT1L Fourteenth street
northwest
.BRIDWELL-On Thursday. April .. 1919.
JAMES E. BRIDWELL, aged sixty
FIVE years.
Funeral from his late residence. Manas-
sss. Va. Saturday, April "a
.CHEW-Departed this life on Thursday,
April - 1909 al SO 2. m. az her resi-
dence. - Third street southwest.
JANE CHEW, mother Of the late FL
len DOwling
Funeral from her late residence Sunday,
April >, 81 2. M
KING-Ou Thursday. April -. 1909 ~ 4.15
a m ALONZO HAMAIERSTONE
KING. in the seventy-third year OF his
age
Funeral from the residence OF his
daughter. sis P street northwest. on
Saturday. April "a al ,. II Inter
ment AT Oak Hill Cemetery. (Phila-
deiphia papers please copy)
O'MEALEY-On Thursday. April -. Ie09
al his residence. - First street north
west, after 2 lingering illness. WILL
IAN O'MEALEY.
Funeral from his late residence. -
First street northwest, Saturday. April
p. al $50. Services al st. Aloysius
Church al . O'Clock. Massachusetts,
papers please copy
REIDY-On Thursday. April .. 1909 ar
Z-30 p m MARGARET ANNIE.
daughter OF the late Thomas and An
ME Reidy-
Funeral services 10 be held az s.. 10
seph's Church al g g. N. Saturday.
April p
S8ITH-On Thursday. April .. 1879 Al s
a m, MILDRED ANN SMITH. be
loved mother Of Elizabeth Young and
grandmother Of Sophie, Las, and
Funeral from J. T. Rhine's undertaking
parlors. SO Second street southwest.
Saturday. April -, at I'D D m. Rela-
uves and friends are invited
STEWART-On Friday. April q 1879 AZ
a. n. WILLIAM N STEWART be-
loved husband Of May Agnes Stewart
formerly United States Senator from
Nevada.
Funeral services at the chapel Of J.
William Lee, 80 Pennsylvania avenue.
Sunday. April p, a. D. m
THOMPSON-On Thursday, April o. 1soa
az 1.s0 a n. JAMES GILBERT
THOMPSON, aged ffty-eight years.
beloved husband OF Ruth / Thomp-
Funeral at 3 ,. m. Saturday. April =.
THOMPSON-On THURSDAY. ApriI - 7ooa
al $50 2 m. SARAH 3 TEONPSOS
the mother Of Mrs, Q. NJ Lipp. Mrs
John Bergiing. Mrs. e. ". Bohsu0on
and OTville Il Bacon. IN her seventy
first year
Funeral services viii be held a. TIE
home Of her daughter. Mrs q. M
Llpp. l9-4 Fourteenth street northwest
~ ?. M. Saturday. April q Inter-
ment al Arlington Cemetery. CTen
nessee papers please copy.)
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24

When you have lost OF found anything.
telephone an advertisement TO Tho Wash
ington Herald. and bill viii be sent you
at l cent q word.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24

The usual aspect Of college theatTicals.
with young men playing female roles as
the most notable feature. was reversed
by the Cheviot Dramatic Club OF Chevy
Chase College and Seminary at the Co
Iumbia Thester last night, when they
presented Shakespeare's fantasy. a Mid
summer Nights Dream" with the most
striking interest of the performance cen
tered in the enactment OF the famous
male characters by young women.
Noticeable in particular in, this respect
vas the part Of Bottoms. as given by
Miss Louise Kelley, who 20 a remarkably
effective degree caught the spirit Of sen
tentous ignorance which the character
exemPlifes. carrying the whole role
through with great success as regards
the expression OF conceitedly stupid mas
cuiinity; the only thing - detract from
the absolute conviction being the visuauy
pslDable fact that the player was
woman
Another fine Gelineation was that OF
Miss Fanny Lee Jackson. as Puck. OF
course. the character is usually PLAYED
by woman. but It requires q good pro-
fessional 20 give the role success. and as
an amateur Miss Jackson scored heavily,
imparting splendidly the sprightIy mis-
cheiveOusRess pertaining 20 the esfin mes
senger and michief brewer Her whole
performance was enjoyable augmented
by distinctly pleasing personality.
Three other male roles. Aleran, the
fairy king. and Lysander and Demetrfus.
the two Athenian lovers, were intelligent
" presented respectively by Miss Mary
Lee Hill. Miss Irene Shetzline. and Miss
Celeste Wall. while the female contin-
gent Of the cast was equally as pleasing.
noteworthy in particular being Miss Mar
guerite s Kelley. as Hernia; Miss Abba
Cooper. as Helena. Miss Dorothy Con-
over, as Litanis. and Miss Minette Swift
zer. as Peas Blossom, and an enjoyable
feature was the dance 10 Mozart's Min
yet de Ia CoUr." introduced by Miss Nit
tie Floyd.
The splendid music accompaniment 10
the play b Aiendelssohn was rendered by
the orchestra At the close OF the third
act an immense collection OF flowers was
passed over the footlights by two ushers.
each Of the participants receiving a
bOuntiful share
The occasion brought out q large crowd
o. those interested in the school, includ-
ing a number OF people prominent in
social and official life The entire cast
was as follows:
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
WISCONSIN'S RAH
YELLED And sung
Alumni Association Gives a
SmOkerat UniverSityC Club.
TALK OF OLD DAYS ENJOYED

Members Accept Invitation to Picnic
that Is Going To BE Extended by
stephen c. StunfE When He Reads
Minutes of the Meefing-Progress
of University Told by Speakers.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
BUSINESS PROPERTY SELLS.
Il street Building Acquired by Mrs,
Augusta Morris for $4,000.

The four-story brick business building
AZ 500 X street northwest. opposite the
Washington Public Library. has been
sold by Christmas Zerega 20 Mrs. Au-
ssssa c. Morris. The first floor OF the
premises IS occupied by a furniture es-
tahliShment. and there are four apart
ments on the upper floors.
The building Is a modern structure. with
red pressed-brick front with bay window
extending the entire height z occupies a
lot twenty-fhree feet front. by a depth OF
100 feet 70 a rear alley. The sale was
made BY Willige. Gibbs & Daniel. in con-
junction with the Office Of a 5. Caywood
II IS understood that $500 was paid for
the property
The purchaser VIII hold the premises as
an investment
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
LOCAL BRIEFS

There viii be a lecture in the Public
Library han Monday April S at s 2 n. by Mrs.
Lyda J. Ecgng Withee On Around the world %
with Illustrations The public is invited.
Should William L Buechle, one of the
most conpetent bank examiners in the service of
the government resign 20 accept position with the
National Bank Of Commerce Of Kansas City No
he viii b succeeded BY George T. Curtis. q Mis-
souri according 20 the Comptroller q the Currency.
rencr.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
SENATOR SHIVELEY IMPROVED.
IndiaRan Recovering from Illness
Due 10 oververk.

Senator Benjamin T. ShiveIey. Of IN
diana, who has been 81 al the National
Hotel for several DAYS. was reported last
night 20 be improving. Yesterday he sat
Up and spent a couple Of hours reading
the new tariff bill
The Senator's ailment is the result Of
overwoTk- He was not IN good physical
condition when he entered the Senatorial
campaign in Indiana late last fall. and
the strenuous times OF that fight told on
his health He expects 10 be able 70 leave
his room in a day or two.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
PLAN TAFT DINNER.
Business Men VIII Entertain PreSi-
dent at Dinner May :.

ucnf al DthBcE MY -
All arrangements for the complimentary
dinner 10 be given 20 President Taft by
the business men Of Washington. at the
New Willard Hotel. Nay s. practically
have been completed. John Joy Edson,
chairman Of the committee on arrange
meRts, received reports from all subcom-
mittees at meeting in the rooms OF the
Board OF Trade yesterday afternoon. The
next meeting OF the committee will be
held next Tuesday, at u:30 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
DEATH THENDSCAREER
Or VIII. n. STEWART
Former Senator from Nevada
SuccumbS at Hospital.
THIRTY YEARS IN CONGRESS

Made Two Fortunes in Mining Ven
lures In the West, and Repre-
sented His state for Five Terms.
Passes Away at Georgetown Uni-
versity Hospital After Operation.