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THE DAILY INDEPENDENT 9-11 South Twelfth Stieet Published Every Evening Except Sunday THE J3AitY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER BUSINESS MANAGER CITy BDITOE Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Society News CARBONDALE TUESDAY, JUNE 14. 1927, By Ethel Marten 212 W. Walnut St. Phone 443-Y Carrier Delivery Every Evening MAGISTRATE Terms of Subscription IBc per week delivered by carrier in Murphysboro, Carbondale, Elk- ville, and De Soto. eie month, 35c; months, -85c; 6 one year 00 in ad- i.

vance by mail In Jackson and adjoining counties. 60c; 3 months. 51.50; 6 months, 52.75; one year. $500 in advance by mail other zones. i Former Police Officer and Justice I of Pence Buried Monday- Weil Known Citizen at the Postoffice as second class matter United Press Eight Hour Leased TVlre Servic Session Pass Gasoline Tax Measure Administration Lines Up Sufficient Votes to Put Over Pet Bill Only Boys and Girls, Not Young Men and May Enter Free The Merchants FREE BATHING period for boys and girls of the grammer grades will be conducted iY HAROLD J.

RIEFLER Press Staff Correspondent) IN.GFIELD, June JThe two cent gasoline tax bill will morning of this week, into law by present (from 10 o'clock sharp until 11:45. sggfiQn of the Illinois general as- The length of the period has jbeen cut down because of the con- state administration aided of many parents that a full the Agricultural Association and Tcindred organizations, has -succeeded in rounding up suffi- votes to pass the measure reports in legislative circles today. 6-ThfJ bill, which was the senate several weks ago! bpcause it lacked sufficient votesj will be called up for pasJJ in the house today. Its spon- jsofrfeusay it will receive a mini- SI votes or four more necessary majority of 77. it passes the house it will be sent to the senate which' prev- three-hour period keeps children in the water too long.

This period was intended only and of the branches, according to scnools and not young men and ladies. Hence high school students will not be admitted to the pool on MERCHANT SWIM TICK- Merchants, boys and girls would not forget that FRIDAY of this week, not SATURDAY, is FREE SWIM day, and be guided accordingly. 4 Saturday morning's FREE SWIM period was the largest conducted thus far. CARBONDALE June Police Magistrate Harvey Hagler, aged 50 years, died at his home on Xorth Washington street at 12:15 Saturday night, following a several weeks' illness of a complication of diseases. The funeral was held at the First Methodist church at 2:30 Monday afternoon.

Rev. Chas L. Coleman, pastor of Grace Methodist Church and Rev. Lee Futrell officiating. Burial was made at Oakland cemetery.

Harvey Hagler was borii in Pomona township in Jackson county, aboiie six miles southwest Carbondale, January 17, 1S71, and spent his entire life in this vicinity He had been in failing health foi the past four months and for three weeks had been confined to his bed. In 1S97 Mr. Hagler, was married to Miss Susie Bird, who died more than thirty yeares ago. To this union were born two children, Mrs. C.

D. Lyons of Golconda and Wm. Hagler of this city. About two years after the death oJ his first wife Mr. Hagler was married to Miss Clara Robinson of near Carbondale who died May 19, 190S.

Three children born to this union survive: John Dow Hagler, of Carbondale; Mrs. Helen Hogau, of Kankakee, and Mrs. Ethel Stanley of St. Louis. In January Mr.

was married to Mrs. Essie Hurley, who survives. He also leaves stepdaughter, Miss Opal Smith, the daughter of Mrs. Hagler by a former marriage. Mr.

Hagler was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hagler. His father died when he was a small boy and Mrs.

Medi McCormick Guest At Reception CARBONDALE, June Mrs. T. B. F. Smith gave a reception at her home on West Main street Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs.

Medill McCormick I of Washington, D. and Chicago. In the receiving line with Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Smith were Mrs.

Augustine Williams of Salem and Mrs. Mary Wall and Mrs. Cora Rollo of Murphysboro. Mrs. McCormick, who will probably be a can'tlidate for governor of Illinois at the next election, will be the guest of honor at a reception at the of Mrs.

Wall in Murphysboro, Monday evening. A Chamberlin's Home Town PERSONALS' aously frowned upon it. Several senators who opposed tfre'Theasure on its first -n the upper branch now 'Support it, according to good information. Inasmuch as the mejasirre only lacke'd three votes several weeks ago, of several of the soloas who were will, give the bill the ary 24 votes to pass it and send it to the governor for his i the Cook county senators inability to stop pas" the bill they probably iifill -concentrate their efforts to- iward Including a referendum to before the voters for their approval. of such an yngndment would compel a change th.e measure becomes if approved by the vol- As drawn now the act be- aonjes August 1, next.

of the bill are expected fco addition of a referendum clause. I'jBfetii'Ocrats won their fight againfcv'autocratic Republican con- trW of the hojise and compelled tfre''steering committee of the lat- to make concessions relative the calling of bills on GANG WARFARE IN EGYPT HAS "CLAIMED MAN! (Continued from One) As -a Representative Michael Igoe of Chicago, who tfireatened to compel complete all bills on third not insist upon this prattle late afternoon ses- the house found parties anxious members to speed court of state revenue bills passed opposition. The house Representative Hugh bill appropriating $19.500 bridge on route one at This measure now the senate. house the Hinnett till increasing the number of ap- lellate court terms. This is a pinpanion bill to the measure, vhich if passed, will remove all Compensation eases from the su- reme court and place final judge- in-these cases in the appel- ite -afljurt.

passed the Smith afcappropriating 51.500,000 for reef of flood sufferers. The bill to the house, late advanced the pri- tary election bills to third read- adopting one amendment of precinct com- iitteemen in Chicago. Experts ho have examined these primary Declare their enactment into 'II give Illinois the best pri- election act in tlie country. drawn at the behest Small, who anticipat- supreme court will existing primary act in- iffiffi Aft'er a brief argument the anse refused to pass the Green ill' placing amateur boxing of the boxing eom- iission. Several speakers cleclar- Ic-ttie commission has its hands ittjisupervising the professionals after the ama- County.

Connie Ritter is still fugitive from justice, Newma went to California immediately a ter the Shelton trial at Quincy. Hi ter slipped away the same da Charlie Birger was arrested an placed in the Franklin county jai Harve Dungy is in the Williau son county jail on a highway rol bery charge having been trail feireu from the Benton jail upo the arrival of Newman at th county prison. Jimmie Stone, of Hoxie, Arkai sas, was found about a mile froi Marion over two years ago with hi brains shot out and bullet hole through his body. Stone was late identified by a Harrisburg swee heart, who admitted he had bee called from her room about eleve o'clock and taken out and killei This murder had been attribute' to Birger men as Stone had been "hanger-on" about The Hut, but one has ever "squealed." What was finally given up by th heart-broken mother of Lyle Woi sham to be that of her son wa found in a burned barnhouse eigh miles south of Marion severs months ago. Officials now believ this murder will be explained bj some of the men in jail.

The was burned beyond recognition. MARKET REPORTS MARKET REPORT Wheat, $1.45 7-S. Oats, 43c. Hay, Potatoes, 55.75. Spring chicken, 23c.

Hens, ISc. Eggs. IS l-2c. Butter, 40c. Butter fat, 35c.

Cattle, to $10.75. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE iThe traction and bond bills con- ifiret be the magnet about legislation, to say uoth- the Interest of the in- Vi'chiitl rotate. QUITE A JOB Teller: I see a between you She follows here. sorry for her. Show.

LICENSES Murphysboro, Jr Johnson, Murphysboro, 17. By virtue ot an order and de cree of the 'County Court of Jack son County. Illinois, made on the petition of the undersigned, Art ministratrix De Bonis Noil of the estate of Ezekiel W. Morgan, de ceased, for leave to sell the Rea Estate of said deceased, at the June Term. A.

D. 1927. of said Court, to-wit: On the 6th day ol June. 1M27, I shall, on the 9th day of July, 1927, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon of saitl day. sell at PUBLIC SALE at the East or front door of the County Clerk's Office, located at Number 11 North 10th Street, in the City of Murphysboro, in said County, bouts) the Real Estate described as follows, to-wit: An undivided one.

fourth in the following described real estate: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Out Lot Number Seven (7) in the City of Murphysboro, Illinois, thence South 45 feet to the South Line of Section 4, Town 9 South. Range 2 West of the Third P. thence West 124 feet. thence North 4G feet, thence East to the place of beginniug, all situated in the City oE Murphysboro, in Jackson County, Illinois, on the following terms to-wit: Cash in hand on day sale. Dated this 7th day of June, 1927.

JENNIE MORGAN FINKELDEY. Administratrix De Bonis Non of the Estate of Ezekiel W. Morgan, deceased. ISAAC K. LEVY, Attorney for Estate.

J7-14-21-2S tall, and him 24; his mother died about fifteen years ago. He was the youngest of a family of twenty-one children and leaves one half brother, Izri Hagler ot Carbondale, and the following own brothers and sisters, Isom Hagler and John Hagler of southwest of Carbondale; Douglas Hagler, Mrs. Geo. Killer aud Mrs. John Rich, of Carbondale.

Six grand children also survive. The deceased was at one time a Justice of the Peace in this city. He was Chief of Police in Carboii- dalc for about twelve years. During his time as Chief of Police he was shot three different times. Once by Hosea Howard, colored, who resisted arrest.

Another time when he went in on burglars at the J. J. Winters store and the third time at a carnival disturbance. He carried two bullets in his left limb to his grave. Mr.

Hagler was appointed Police Magistrate to fill tlie vacancy caused by the death of J. J. Robertson. At the end of the term he was elected for the four year term, which he filled in such a manner that he was re-elected by a large stay Mrs. A.

S. Caldwell and daughter, Miss Virginia, have returned from a several months Washington, D. C. Mrs. Robt.

McRoy and son Paul, have returned from a visit with the former's sisters, Mrs. H. H. Meyers, aud Mrs. Tom Dorris in Houston, Texas.

Mrs. D. White of Chicago was the guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde L.

Smith. She was en- route home from New Orleans. Mrs. J. B.

Edmundsou and son, Jack, spent the week with St. Louis relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley spent Sunday in Goreville.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Marberry and children spent Sunday with relatives in Vienna.

Paul Hall and Roy Helton returned to Chicago Sunday night after a week's visit with home! run from the Mdn- folks. Mrs. L. L. Patheal and Floyd Lesley, of Bartelso, are nut street and emptying into lust Riemain Jai'l Until Acquitted or Sent Back After a parade with bands and noise-makers, following news that its favorite son, Pilot Clarence A.

Chamberlin had reached Berlin, the city of Denison, proceeded to celebrate in a good old-fashioned way with, a public bonfire. The blaze is pictured above. Chestnut Sewer Public Hearing CARBONDALE, June A public hearing on the proposed Chestnut street sewer was held at the city hall Saturday af.ternp.oii. the. guests of the former's father, I the zie Shoe Factory site, across the son i railroad tracks, down Bast Chesti city's outlet sewer.

N. W. Kelley, and sister, Tlle only: objectors at the hear- la Kelley. (ing Saturday were J. W.

Craudell, Misses" Mabel Kennedy and I Pretl Ba SS tt, Dan Powell and Louise McKinney spent Saturdayl Henry Stanley. Murphysboro. BrB filc 1 afternoon in M. Qnigley of Swanwick spsnt Sunday with Carbondale relatives. Mrs.

Bess Tygett spent the week eu'd with friends in St. Louis. Miss Grace Perry of the J. V. T.

store is taking her vacation. Her sister, Miss Rose Perry, of the Herrin Supply in Herrin, spending the week at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thornton of Elkville spent Sunday with their son.

Homer Thornton, and wiCe. Mrs. M. J. Entsminger was the guest Sunday of his daughter, Mrs.

Chas in Salem. Mrs. L. Reeves spent Sunday and Monday with friends in Palestine. Mrs.

F. Keller Odin is tlie guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Bennett.

Mrs. Artz-Stafford and daughter, Miss Vey Artz, an'il Mrs. G. W. Stanley were the guests Suncay were filed for Their objections consideration.

HOUSE, BURKS CARBONDALE, June A house on East Birch street, owned by W. C. Weirwille and occupied by Eddie Perkins, colored, was destroyed by fire about 10:00 o'clock Saturday night. The house was about 1200 feet from a fire plug btit hose was run across, lots and adjoining property saved. The deceased united wtih the Union Hill Christian Church many years ago and recently transferred his membership to the First Methodist Church in this city.

Mr. Hagler was held in high esteem by the citizens of Carbondale. He was considered a good officer at all times discharging the duties oJ his office to the very best his i ability. Commencement Wednesday, June 15 CAREONDALE, June The fifty-second annual commencement of the Southern Illinois Normal University will be held at the auditorium at which time a class of more than three hundred senor and junior college graduates will receive their sheepskins. The program which will begin at 9:30 a.

m. is as follows: Processional, Coronation March rom the Meyerbeer; orchestra. Invocation. Rev. Chas.

J. Pardee. Music, orchestra. 1. Slavische Rhapsodic; Carl 'riedmann.

2. "Emzngsmarch de Halvorsen. (Entrance of he Bojords). "In a Persian Al- jert Ketelbey. Music; Choral Society.

1. "I Passed by Your Window Mrs. Matt Schilla aud daughters, Helen and Hazel, of Roseclair, aie the guests of Mrs. Mary White and family and attending commencement at the normal. Mrs.

Tom Entsminger visited relatives in Du Quoin Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Campbell and Miss Mary Entsminger spent Sunday 1 with relatives and friends in Centralia. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Campbell's 'daughters, Amy Lewis and Mary Isabelle, who had been visiting relatives there.

E. L. Raynor, who was called here on account of the death, of his grand mother, Mrs. Anna Lincoln, returned to Chicago Sunday night. Joe Drury of Murphysboro visited Carbondale friends Monday morning.

Mr. and Lord Smith and little daughter, Margaret Ann, of St. Louis are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.

B. F. Smith. I Mr. and Mrs.

C. Anderson of St. Louis were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.

B. McGinnis. I J. E. Osman will leave Monday night for a business trip to Toronto, Canada.

Mrs. E. E. Harmon and son, Rudeman, visited Carbondale Monday enroute from Centralia to their home in Paducah. Mrs.

J. R. Noel is spending a few days with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Ralph Allison of Columbia I who was here to attend the funeral BENTON, June liberty under -bond while awaits a sscond trial on a charge of murdering her husband, Mrs.

Elsie Sweetin was back in Fail-field jail today and must remain there until acquitted or sent back to the penitentiary. After hearing arguments oil her application for bail, Judge C. H. Miller last Saturday remanded Mrs. Sweetin to the custody Jefferson county authorities.

Because the Jefferson county jail lacks adequate facilities for women prisoners, she was again taken to jail at Fail-field. R. E. Smith, attorney for Mrs. Sweetin, contended in his arguments before Franklin county circuit court that his client was being held unlawfully and without warrant.

Joe F. Allen, states attorney of Jefferson county, denied allegations and contended the 'burden ot prool rested with the petitioner. ay SrrTa? a a Ue a ot 12 vlth was committed to the penitentiary under a 35 year sentence, admitted on the witness stand that she confessed (o poisoning her husband, Wilfred Sweetin, but said she did so because she feared mob violence. She denied here that she had anything to do with her husband's C. Sweetin, father of the slain man, testified, that Mrs Sweetin him in Sa- may the consent of her parents.

These states are Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, "Mississipi and Virginia, An Imperfection of the Eyeball Results in imperfect focusing of light. And that is what causes most errors vision. Nothing can be. done to alter the eyeball, but we can by overcoming the defects with glasses cause the eyes to be tor all practical purposes normal. We measure and correct all erro'rs of vision.

(To -be continued) Dr. H. A. Weber OPTOMETRIST Over City Nat. Bank Phone 713 that she poisoned her lem jail, husband.

Sweetin was tried th 3 first time with the Lawrence Hight, unfrocked Ina, pastor, who was sentenced to life imprisonment was granted Second trial Sweetin by the supreme court on grounds that she should have had a separate first trial. Ivan Chatowsky, aged 145, and Olga Mariewa, 131, of Moscow, the oldest couple ill the world, are eu: gaged to be married. "It Looks Like I'm Done For" Only Comment of Gangster Leader SPRINGFIELD, June Birger, sitting gloomy-faced in. his- Sangamon county jail cell, seems to have given, up hope of extricating: -himself from charges which piled up against him. "Go away and don't bother me," the southern Illinois gangster -when asked if he would like to come out, of his cell-'and stir around the tier with other prisoners.

"It looks like I'm done for, but I'd rather not talk-about the Newman confession," Birger He is for murder and trial in Franklin, coxm- ty on one charge, that of' killing Mayor Joe Adams of We'st will begin in two or three weeks, officials believe. Birger. is also under indictment for the trolman" arid 'Mrs. Price, following the confession Saturday of his lieutenant, Art Newman, who- told the Washington county grand jury that Birger shot Price and oidered' several of his' gangsters to kill Mrs. Price.

Birger was transfe'n-ed to Springfield Saturday when authorities afraid--'of "mob- violence following Newman's cqnfes-. Sheriff. James Pritcjia-rd. of Franklin 'county- said er be held until his" trial'- lor the Adams murder begins in' Beuton. i w.

F. CARBQNDALE, June The regular meetitig the Wo-i man's Foreign Society'' 1 of the.First M. E. Church will be held in the '-church parlors at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. i' Alice Parkin-' son.

Special Music. Mystery Box Questions. Contest begins at this meeting. B. F.

Williams and Mrs. W. A. Minner. you met and offered Mm a Lucky Strike, lllle her grandmother, Mrs.

Anna I- ay Brallre 'I Lincoln, has gone to Murphysboro Pi oscillation ot class, Dean G. D. Wham. Conferring of Degrees Prc- entlns ot Diplomas; President' Shryock. Benediction, lee.

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E. Marten and son, Wayne, visited relatives at Pittsburg Sunday. Miss Katheriue Parker, who attended St. Marys-of-the-Woods College in Indiana, has returned for the summer Enroute home she visited friends in St. Louis and Vienna, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert E. Hill visited relatives iu Ashley Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. A. E. O.wens and children returned Monday from a week end visit at Fulton, Ky. Mrs.

Ed Mitchell and son returned to their home in Memphis, Tenn. Monday after a several days' visit i with Dr. and Mrs. H. C.

Mitchell Miss Abbie Wood of Cairo is the guest of Mrs. Grover Levelsniier. Mrs. J. M.

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