Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 1

FOB Men and Lime. soliciting materials to bo the big INGS BEGUN BY A. J.feF. Wonld Cross Property Belonging to Balser Schiesg fis- in North Alton. call tor fl on instead of at tho enew refinery, Alton en arc fusing the.

there Is considerable ld8b 5- 'he Standard Oil Co, material delivered at Kit Lou Mi will be EW 0 include in the cost of the Too and lime the freight "rom Alton to Bast St. Standard Oil Co. will then have Itransport the supplies -back over 1 almost to Alton again. icted that Alton 1 and Alton sand dealers will be to. and.

the contracts for stone :8 has not yet taken up the Illinois Terminal the matter additional sidings hutit property. At present tho Is the only railroad which Ur the s.te of the new Slnery. Other railroads will pro- build sidetracks Into the grounds as the Standard will not be upon one railroad. The site purchased by the Standard leads to the river and there is no possibility of the refinery ever Letng cut off from the river or pro- vented making shipments by era If they so desire. Ducks Still Reported to Be Scarce Up River." Henry Phinney returned last night trip through Calhoun county and he reported that ducks are not plentiful there and that most of the hunters are having poor success.

of the Alton hunters have bad any very good duck shooting, and birds they have killed were not of a uniform high quality. Last Meeting of County Board. The Supervisors are holding today tlelr last meeting prior to the township election on April 2. The husi- ness for the term will be brought, to a close and grand jurors 'will tie se- 1 lected for the May term of circuit The Alton, Jacksonville and Peorla railway company has' filed a suit in the County court'to condemn undar Che right of eminent domain a right 'of way over 1 'the property composing the home place of the Balser Schless 'estate. The suti; Was filed against Matilda SahlesH et al.

i The A. 3. 'desired to cross the SchieBB property at such a point ithat objections- were made by, the on tine ground that it would divide their parts and damage it. An'offer of $1,000 for. the right of made and refused and an injunction was threatened toy to prevent the railway company the ground.

The condemnation suit was 1 the last resort of the railway company; The vase is set for hearing in the County court March 25; New. Arrives Wmr A. J. P. A locomotive for use In shauling construction trains for the A.

J. p. railway arrived last evening over the A. and was to the comjiany at their yards at Tenth and Belle streets. The cars to used in the engine are expected in a few Construction work wlil toe carried oh that the train is'about ready to -begin' wprStv Special Election Called.

County Clerk Edward-Feutz issued notices Tuesday caltng for a special election to toe held Tuesday, April jj. for the of a circuit clerk, where a vapancy has 'been created toy the resignation of Thomas W. Springer, who resigned 'March 2. The election will toe held- In conjunction with the regular township election 1 of that date and the same judges will preside. The polls will open at 7 o'clock in the morning and close at 5 o'clock in afternoon.

Get your next suit at McPaddin'8. First Collector to Make Returns. Louis Ahrens' of Chou- teatt township, was tfle gatherer in "Madison in Ibis books to tihe Co This he aid yesterday. charged, to tihe quent tile Henry J. Klunk, 310 street (corner) is where we are.

Ring us over any phone, No. 311. Order your fresh LAKE FISH Thursday for Friday Prompt delivery anywhere. A'complete line of Fancy Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Fruits, Vegetables, etc. You save by trading at The WASFJIJNGTON MARKET AUG.

B. LITER, GOOP THINGS TO EAT ALTON MAN tKTJERESTED IN NEW iNTEaUBBAN DINE, Prairie State Traction Company Formally Incorporated Today at Springfield. H. M. fiowen of Alton, is one ot the incorporates of the Prairie State Traction which was organized yesterday.at Whitehall and incorporation papers were applied for at the office of the secretary of state today.

The capital stock present is $0.000. The Incorporators a.s Connected with various banking In- stltutlono as presidents or other officers, along the projected line tif the road, Mr. Bowen said today that the line will be built from Rood-house and Whitehall across Greene and Macoupln counties through Athensvllle, Scottsvllle, Palmyra, Modesto, Virden, Glrard, ville and-to Pana. The the cross state, line, connecting the projected line of the A. J.

P. railway and eonnectin" with McKln- ley system! near the eastern end. The company will have strong financial backing as Is indicated by the names of the incorporators, who are H. 0, Tunison, H. C.

Morrow, B. Qreen- A. P. Grout, James Walker, SCott Etter, George Morrow, A. Kirby, H.

M. Bowen. Mr. Bowen says that the company eventually 'become a part of the McKlnley system. It serve as with its line tor (both the P.

and the McKinley system and will touch 'many thriving towns and through rich farming com- along One way. It is probable that the work of construction be inauguratedjthis summer. Miss Randall's Closing Recital. Miss Randall gave the (fifth and last ot her lecture recitals the season, at her studio on Henry street yesterday afternoon. The program opened with a series of "spring-time" selections, Including Schubert-Last's "Hark, Hark, the all played with Miss Randall's faultless execution charming delicacy of touch.

Following these was given Hszt's Symphonic Poem, Prn- arranged for tvo pianos, in hjch Miss Randall was assisted by Nellie Bradish. Miss Randall playing, gave an analysis of noem, calling atten- the points in which differs TBhe is considered Liszt's greatest, Was a rare treat to the audience. Miss Bradieh, who has assisted at several of the recitals of the season, is a'pupil of Miss Randall, and her musical ability shows unusual talent as well as careful and thorough training, Miss Randall's friends will be gratified to know that she purposes to continue her recitals another season. She announces for one of the future programs, In which Mrs. Homer Davis will assist as reader, Longfellow's "King Robert of Sicily," with musical setting 'by Rossitor Cole.

Ap evening-recital will, also be-given, In which Miss McCausland of St. Louis, the child violinist will assist. Oil Meeting Tonight. The city council will hold its regular March meeting this evening. Some matters of great importance are expected to come up.

SPRING DRESS GOODS 48c are invited to inspect a large arrival of NEW SPRING JDRRSS'GOODS-ramong which arc NEW SCOTCH SUITINGS, PATISTES in PARTY SHADES, PLAIN GREY PANAMAS, NEW GREYS IN FINE PLAIDS. The Sign of Quality. Sign of Quality. PANAMA CL6THS, ALL COLORS, WOOL SERGES, NEW GOODS, HENRIETTAS every new shade-NEW SUITINGS. Your Choice 48c SPRING DRESS GOODS FAMINE.

Breweries Mnetattt to Send of Beer to Ctftoun Because of Cases. betn eauB- reason of their Jack corner of the some A brief beer famine ed in Calhoun the active omploymem knives whlttllh'itjby store loafers of Kingdom. It is repor of the brewers'have refuted'to send beer to Hardin and' places in Calhoun because in romiot the sa- loona the callers on mprletor of the thirst palaces on the beer cases and exercise tail- artistic and ingenuity otherwiM tfaslfied, in making carvings on The beer cases and exerclBe artistic, efforts of the rustic ftapffijlls to succeed in their chosen pWesslon, It became necessary for to refuse to send wp there in cases. Those dial ship beer sent It in kegs, which the of- forts of the carvera at tiori. A description of some of.

the cases returned to Alton brewers would take a long' time. bore all kinds of designs- and' the boards which composed the cases were BO cut in many places as to render them useless. Hereafter the sheet iron cases which being dueed into by brewers will be sent to those Calhoun county saloons in Hardin, as wooden 'oases are too susceptible to being damaged. THAT POSSUnTwAfiuC COON. And Was the Cause of alight, And the Worst Scare any Man Ever Got And Live Over It.

It has been many years since there was so much fun in "HunterstowA 1 as there was yesterday afternoon it all being caused by the awped possum killed early yesterdaipmoming by "Hochwein" Spaniol tinder the impression that it wild cat. Hochwein although brave 'enough to iface a lion is innocent, of the ways of guileful men and when ihe was told by two or three fellow conspirators at different times that he had killed a "possum out Of season" and that the -game, warden would get him he believed them and became sore afraid. When he 'was called up later 'by a well known east Second, street ibusN ness man he waa thrown Into a complete panic as a result of" the conversation -which followed: over '-the p'hone, Spaniol himself having answered the phone 'at the H. O. Tonsor establishment: "Hello.

Is this O. "No sir, Mr. Tonsor w.ont be here for a he is Tip on the Illinois river hunting;" replied Spaniol. "Well" said the game 'Warden" I am out hunting myself. lunderstand that somebody in that establishment killed possum this morning and killing a possum out of season is a dastardly of business that must be punished." "Mr.

Game Warden," said Hochwein" I guess I killed that possum, but Mr, Warden, I had to do it. The animal had created a panic among the "folks.and they honored for me to save them, "and Mr. Warden when I saw the thing first I could only see two balls of fire up on the cupboard, and I'had to kill it I thought. I didn't know it was a possum Mr. Game Warden, honest I wpuld't hurt a possum for nothing and I dont see why I should be punished." "Well Just the same you will be punished" said the supposed Warden" You get some bondsmen and I will be down there at 4 o'clock after yoii.

I am at police station No. 4, and cannot come Then Joe Holl (he alleged warden and Emll Koch his deputy and other conspirators laughed until their sides ached. hid the possum in a barrel and be also took the possum hides in the Tonsor establishment and hid them too; then called up some friends and asked them to arrange to go on his bond when the game warden got there at 4 o'clock. It was not until after six o'clock that he regained his composure, and at that his face is white as flour to day over his experience. It developed too that some women had a so run over the animal killed, one woman declaring that it was an owl, while another "knew" it was a wild cat.

It is said this morning that it was in reality a raccoon, and this ac counts for it making the fight it did. Get a Kin loch Telephone Roach all tho people from your rosl- donoe or pi.ici) of business. Save money, time and I v-e u- lenou, Best of service at reasonable rates, contract department, Tel. No. 410, Klnloch, Long Distance Tel, Co.

8TEONG FSOH PNEUMONIA. Aged Resident of Upper Alton Would HaveBeenMarried Fifty Tears Next Benona 0V Strong died Tuesday night about 10 o'clock at his home on Walnut street in Upper Alton at the age of 82 years. Strong has been a resident of Upper Alton for almost forty-years The illness which proved fatal was at ahort duration. He took a bod eoMi (tbout two weeks ago which developed into pneumonia, and, on account of his advanced years and infirm condition, he was unable to recover from, the 1 effects. Mr.

Strong was bprn in Connecticut, and spent his younger days in the Bast. He was married in Cincinnati, forty-nine years ago and, had he lived until next November, ho would have celebrated his fiftieth wedding anniversary. He is survived by his widow and out of a family of five children one, Mrs. P. G.

Hale survives. the past years Mr. Strong made- a business of driving through the country in this vicinity farmers' produce and selling them groceries. During the' past six Or seven years he has lived a retired life on account of the -weakness of old age. Tbe funeral -has not (been set'on account of relatives abroad not being heard from.

Mr. Strong will he remembered toy many Alton people as a vendor of garden truck. He drove around the streets In a covered wagon, generally pitting in a chair in the wagon. His white hair and long white beard made him a conspicuous object. He had many friends lu Alton years ago.

Editor Recovers lang-boat GoldVFish Editor J. Page of the Jerseyville Democrat, ias recovered a long-toot gold-fish after twenty and it was sent to him from Los Angeles, toy a friend who happened upon it. The story of the loss and the (finding of the fish was told 'by the editor yesterday. In 1881 he with a party of four there was fishing in some Michigan lakes, and after the outing was over one of the party had five gold fish made as souvenirs of the outing and on the fisn was engraved the name of its owner. The.fish were worn as watch charms.

Mr. Page says that in 1884 while at- a Democratic rally of Carrol ton, lie lost his gold lish. A few days ago he received it? back from California tfrom Rev. Stephen Cati, who happened to meet there J. O.

Pfenttce, formerly of Carrolton, but now of Los Angeles. Mr. Prentice found the gold fish in the mud where Page had lost it, and Intended to send it back. He put it off for over twenty years, and at last sent it back, to 'Mr. Page, who was unknown to him, by Rev.

Catt. Death of'Mrs. Catherine Wyss. Mrs. Catherine Wyss mother of Samuel H.

Wyss, died at 9:30 Wednesday morning after a lingering illness, aged 09 years. She had suffered from a complication of diseases, resulting In heart failure. Mrs. canje to this country from sendor Westfahlen, Germany, when 10 years of age, and was therefor, one of cur oldest citizens. She was the wife of Samuel Wyss who died Nev.

15, 1901. She was a daughter of the late Henry Dietz. One son, S. H. and one daughter, Mra.

Bertha Strubel, both of Alton, and a sister, Mrs. Mary -Hackethal, of Denver, survive her. The latter arrived from Denver on Monday. Mrs. Wyss was an active and consistent Christian, a member of St.

Mary's church, respected by all who knew her. The funeral services will take place at St. Mary's church, Friday, IfTurcb is, at on. m. Burial will be in St.

Joseph cemetery. A GUARANTEE Is What You Want and that is Whal we Give. Dr. Jones of Ihe Jones' Medical Instlute makes this liberal offer. If he can not cure the following diseases in from two to five weeks, he will refund your money: Paralysis, Rheumatism of all kinds, all chronic skin diseases.

Eczema etc. Blood diseases, no matter what the cause may be, Locomotor Ataxla, Consumption, Tubercular lesions of all kinds, Kidney diseases, Bright disease, Diabetes, in fact all chronic diseases, are cured at tbe Jones Medical Institute 121 Bast Second Street, Alton, 111. Consultation FREE. Hours: 9 a. m.

to 8 p. m. GLASSES. Have your eyes fitted by the noted oculist and optician of Chicago, Dr. Thorapoon.

The test Is free TONES' MEDICAL INSTITUTE 121 B. Second Alion, 111. Hours 9 4. m. 8 p.

m. to U. FEB AT ALTON ON Will put New Schedule in Force on Alton Levee Trades at Once, by Agreement. A conference of railway vtat Bsldi at Alton) today to, consider the question of raising the salaries of the levee switching crew. A.

J. Elliott, general manager of tho car service association, Suut. Shaft of the Bluff Line and General Manager Ferguson of the Illinois Terminal were- fn the It was agreed to grant an increased schedule of wages to the levee switching crew. Mr. EITfott said' that there fa no Indention of taking the levee engine out of service, as it is proving very satisfactory.

WILL OF JULIUS P. SCHNEIDER FILED FOR PKOBATK. Ix-ft Estate, Supposed to he Valued at About $40,000, to Children. The will of Julius F. Schneider has been ftlfld for probate In the county court and set for hearing April 3.

A request was made In the will that his body be interred beside that of his deceased son Louis. The homestead in section as, Godfrey township is not to be sold as long as any of the children wish to remain on it and no rent is to be charge-i them. Tbe estate consists of $15,000 of real estate and personal property appraised at $25,000. It is to be divided equally between the Mrs. A.

G. Wittman, of Pana, and Christian, Reene, Janettu, Walter, Julius, 'Lilly, Helen and Therese Schneider. C. P. Schneider and Walter Schneider are named executors -without bond.

The will was executed January 30, 1004, and is witnessed by J. A. Sutter and C. A. Merriman.

Married BO Vears. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dlxon were married 50 years ago March 17, and 'preparations -were made for a big golden weding celebration Saturday at the family, home in Bluff street. The serious -illness of Mr.

Dixon however preparations to 'be stopped, and tine feelebratiou will he postponed indefinitely. Kockbrlge Couple ftforried Here. Oscar Close and Mlis Elendola Reno, of Rockbrldge, 111., granted a marriage licence hy Clerk Pawl today and were married in Alton. The bride belongs to a well known Rockbridge family. Mrs.

P. C. Hopkins left this morning to visit at her old home at Peru, Ind. I TRY Arkansas Hard Coal. Prompt Delivery.

Fowler Fuel Company. Exclusive Agents Both Phones No. 21. CONTRACT LET FOB MePIKE PAPEfi Will Cost $12,000 and atraction Work is to Begin at Once. The' contracts for the construction of a new building to be used' aw mlir and axstrory by the M'Pllte Paper Company were let yesterday afternoon in the office of Architects L.

efCfeabecgira Son, Henry Schuelle captured the general contract at $11,250 and' Da-vtid! Wilson secured the stone work at $495.50. The building will be located on the old" Alton House site on Front, street and construction work Is. tcx begin as soon as possible. Since J. H.

M'Plko started his corrugated paper factory several years ago, he has made It a most successful business. He organized a few years ago, a comrany, the members of wftlcft are all active business men, are hustlers and have money. Alton ought ton be pleased with the evident success of one of her sons and Alton- ians generally should help boost tlse factory and Its products whenever and wherever possible. INCREASE IN SALARIES FOR CITY OFFICIALS APPROVED. OHfcers Believed to Have Been Working for Too'Little Pay, Consider, ing Work Done.

There Is much approval expressed for the proposition to Increase the salaries of city officials. Without exception, almost, the city officials have been working for too little pay. Considering the amount of labor they do and the responsibilities which rest upon them, the pay is very" inadequate. There can be no excuse, it is believed by people acquainted with the financial situation of the city now, for a failure of the finance recommendation to be met with the approval of the city council. Some of aldermen have expressed disapproval, but they are of the disgruntled class who have viewed with jealousy the successful leading of the city out of the financial quagmires into which it had fallen, and the placing of city credit on a high plane.

The police should have more pay and the firemen should have more to the character and increase interest in the aei-vice. The city clerk has been "overworked and so have the engineer, comptroller and corporation counsel. The city can wejll afford to the increases now. Chairman Davis of the finance committee says, and there is a strong probability that fairness and justice will dictate that the aldermen accept the schedule proposed by the Finance committee. HIGH SCHOOL BOVS WON 18 STRAIGHT GAMES.

Basket Bail Season of Girls Will Be Closed Closed Saturday at East St. Louis High School. The Alton High school boys have closed their basket ball season and are preparing their athletes for the county High school association meet. The boys won eighteen games during the season, and did not lose one. if they make as good a record at field sports they will sweep the list of events with victories.

The Alton High school girls basket ball team will play Saturday at Bast St. Louis High school to close their season. Scrofula, with Us swollbu glands, running sores, Inflamed eyelids, cu- taneous eruptions, yields to Hood's SOFT BRIGHT HAIR. is largely tbe result of PROPER SHAMPOOING! We make a specialty of GOOD SHAMPOING. SEND YOUIt CHILDREN to to have their hair thorough method of DRYING; makes it iiiiposilblo for thorn.

to CATCH COLD. MISS GARDK'S HAIR DRESSING PARLORS 22 East Second Street. We Want You! We don't advertise the trade of our old eiistonu.Ts. They come hack- because they kimw what kind of we sell and what values we give. Let us get your patronage this season and you'll always buy here.

Come and inspect our showing of Men's and Youth's Clothing, Hats and Furnishings for Spring. PRICKS IN CLOTHING KAN'CK To PRICKS IX HATS RANGK FROM TO $3.00 Kverything guaranteed, both in price and quality. Remember, we are the up-to-date house in everything. Carl E. Skaer Co.

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