Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 1

(ESTABLISHED JAN, jfotti- money; way with ns; th best that's wade and want you to have been, in business a long time, buy ladies' ready to wear goods of us, e'e back of your purchase, The maker (WHSHHBLE) lawn and tucked waist light ES SHIRT sb irt Waist Suite; gmadewith7goref Shirtwaist Suits in plain White India Linon and rnJed Lawns, skirt and waht made with hemstitched -r ltl White Sbirt Wafst Stdtp, made of India Linon, with embroidery insertion and tucks White Shirt Waist Quits, tnade of Linon. ffiat and Skirt trimmed with embroidery insertion ffi White Sbirt Waist 0ufte, Of extra quality In- inob Skirt and Waist made Witt panels of small trimmed with embroidery insertion OEAf Or WILLtAM HU8KINRON i The Pioneer QO vv FEW SPEemLS IN WftSH SKIRTS. jiea- White Wash Skirts, made of; linen finish suiting, bite Wash Skirfcs, made of Indian Head, tucked fco oc raw- LHDIES' WRAPPERS. lies Calico Wrappers, in blue, red and gray 2'Calico Wrappers, trimmed in fancy braid, red, light QQ "with ruffles or fancy ishepard plaids, red and blue. Wrappers, in light colored madras, trimmed with Jj braid or ruffles JIVIDUAL etion at the Business College, ml yon, and your teachers, your lessons are, or what la.

A splendid oppor- lyDiug people, who are be. tte best system of ani Shorthand, and riflug, Prepare you for if office work. We prepare Court Reporting. Typewriting. lethod our students can tartar, than those who MoM method of sight Our all blinded, therefore the touch method i.

Day and Night School. Jhone, 127 Kinloch. Alton ss College, in. 1NSON. Pres.

ALTON FIRM GETS BIG CONTRACT. Grommet pros. ohnson Will Build New Line For Iron Mountain 78 Miles, Long. An Alton grading firm, Grommet Bros. Construction has entered into partneiship with another contractor under the name of Grommet Bros.

Johnstpn, 7 to do the grading and road building for a new line of the Iron Mountain -Tftllroad to be built from Budora, to Gilbert, a distance of, 78 mlies. The con- ti actors will build all bridges. The new line will pass tbrbugh a country rich In white oak, and consisting of valuable farming lands. Grommet Bros, will open headquarters at Budora with their big outfit ers and will personally superlntend- the work, in connection with their partner, Mr. Johnson, of, J3t.

Elmo. The contract was awarded yesterday In The Kite Broke Away. Ross McPherson'8 one that so badly frightened the colored people in the vicinity of Morris grove and scared John Werts so much that he quit going home that way, has left the country and gone, no one knows where. The electric current burned-the wire In two apd that allowed it to 1 get away. Now Ross Is engaged in constructing a kite eight feet In height and Drojtd accordingly.

He'-has purchased 600 feet of wire which be attached to the monster kite it will be allowed to float up in the clouds at own sweet will. No Anywhere. Our skirt values at $3,00, $2.98 and $349, The Globe. Bvaugellcal Sunday School Convention. The German Evangelical Sunday school workers of Alton, BJdwards.

Oilar; St, Louis ana Nameokl wilj hold convention in the to- inprro.wVMtwno^ii.f^b^'Vhole day in the church wilt beldeVoted to Sunday 0. of Nameokl, tte $ljtt tae of tttt.fi;- MEMBERS OF A BRASS BAND, Organization too Young to Be Permitted to Join Musicians tlnipn. The Musicians' Union has discovered that the Colonial Brass band has some members who are too young to be allowed to become members-of the union of musicians and unless they are union musicians they cannot remain members of the band. An applicant for admission to the Union who, it la said, is a member of the Colonial band is only 12 years of age and some member of the Union wanted to know if there was no age limit provided for. An investigation was made'aud it was discovered that the age limit Is fixed in the constitution of the national organization at 16 years.

It Is said the discovery will cause a weeding out of the membership of the Colonial band and also cause a decrease in the number of union musicians. HOT SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY. Street Hats. 100 street hats worth up to $3.00. Your choice'for $1.00.

Children's Hate. Ready to wear street hats for sold as high as $3.60. Your choice Saturday and Monday, $1.00. Trimmed Hat Specials. $8.50 bats for $1.50 for $3.25.

$4.00 hats for $3.00, $5.60 hats for for $4.60, ijntrtmmed hat shapes, one-fourth off; The Globe. "Cool Gone Sky High," The above is the caption of an article in the St. Cosmos, and the following will explain the meaning of such a beading: "Nearly all the coal used" In St. Charles crosses -the Alton bridge. For the past eleven years the over the Alton bridge has been cents per ton and the new rate changes It to about 20 cents per ton, making a difference on the total consumption of coal in St.

Charles of about $8,000.00 anuually. The local coal dealers have withdrawn the present prices. "Who pays the freight?" loti. dub or ttme A St. Cbwlflf AUen.Hendejwm WOB hanged In St.

Charles a tewi.day* and novr UUfJon become to whether! bjr the 4 dMp 6ij pot. not. neck Broken a. do4W 9 on tning about the offair-jiettled for sure ta that to dead, whatever condition In. After a lingering, (iled at his on the cornel- of Twelfth and Boston street at jtp o'clock a.m.

Saturday. Mr. has for more than 50 fears' been a-resident of Alton, No man wks, more generally known or mot highly appreciated than deceased. Of a "kindly disposition, obliging to an extent that but few men have he made and held friends fast. Few ever heard a word of disparagement spoken of the venerable man, His employes on the Chicago and Alton railroad of years ago still hold him In the greatest ndmirat'on, and-all speak kind words of him.

For nearly half a century he held the post of road master on the Chicago and Alton railway. It was ne that superintended the work of the building Of the Alton from Alton to Springfield, and the work of road building dcme on that railway was of ithe substantial sort. In fact William Husklnson would dp no other kind of work, and when he completed a job it was a guarantee of security, strength and substantialness. All hid children were born and raised in Alton, and they reflect credit on the sterling qualities of the father who showed them a good example, both by precept and practice. His wife passed away ten years ago, leaving the flavor of a good wife, a splendid mother, and a kindly neighbor behind her.

That he missed the companionship of forty years or more was evident, and when he met a neighbor similarly bereaved his warm handshake; and sympathetic words weje deeply felt. All similarly afflicted knew that he walked in the -way they were traveling, and had a kindly friend in him, who would, if he could, alleviate the sharpness of the grief and assuage the pain. Eight children survive him, Misses Jennie and Lucy Husklnson; George, Charles and Guy; Mrs. G. H.

Lane, Mrs. J. B. Shlflet of New York, and Mrs. J.

Hopkins of Mo. They have a rich heritage In the memory of a loving father, a liberal provider, Jor, alLtheir wants, and a kindly teacher in all the way of ren fectlon and peace, 'and no greeting was joyous today, when father, mother and children met for the first time on the golden shore. There were many sad expressions today, as neighbors met, of regret in the passing of an old, tried and true friend and neighbor, even when recognizing that It would be, better for him farther on. Mr. Huskinaon was the last of the original builders of the Chicago and Alton railroad, he having seen all his old co-workers pasa away before him.

William Husklnson was born at Mansfield-Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire England, March 26, 1827. He was educated as a civil engineer at Newark-on-Trent, and after completing his education he worked under his uncle, James Huskineon, a railroad builder who constructed the first railroads built In England and France, He spent nine years in France constructing railroads and afterward went to Algiers where he was with a corps of engineers In charge of the.buildlng of French fortifications. He came to America In 1849, first going to New York, then to New Orleans where he built the' New Orleans and Lake Pontchar- traln railroad. Afterwards built the railroad from Jackson, to Jackson, and later built the locks the JJentucky river at Frankfort, Ky. He of construction for the Alton and Sangamon river railroad and later became road- master of that railroad and of the C.

and A. subsequently. He was a director of the Chicago and Alton. He was roadmaster of the C. and A.

for 84 years. Mr. Husklnton was married In 1852 at Alton to Jaw Braznell, who died 1896. a member ot St. Paul's Episcopal church flcos in the church for many yean; He was i aaiHated with all ijtt Alton for maiy years andi of Piaea the time of wiii Commercial Banking, 3 per cent Interest on Savings Accounts.

3 fct cent on Time Certificates. Safety Deposit Boxes $2 per annum. Foreign Exchange Bought and Sold Alton Banking Trust 2nd st UNDERWOOD WILL SELL WATER WORKS. Formal Proposition to City for New Contract and Important Improvemen Ownership Discussed. At a conference between Mr.

W. Underwood of New York, representing the owners of the Alton waterworks system, and a committee of city officials, Mr. Underwood stated that the water works plant Is not on the market. He added that, however, there are few things he owns he would not sell and that he might be induced to part with the Alton water works if a proper price was offered. He declined to give an opinion as to whether the city could proceed under the provisions of the old franchise and buy the plant through the medium of a board of appraisers.

Corporation Counsel McGinnis thinks the city can do so and that the provisions of the original are still In force. The water works owners doubtless take the opposite view, as was evident from expressions made' by other representatives of the owners, but Mr. Underwood remained silent! The meeting was held this morning in the council chamber. The members of the water works committee with L. Pfelffenber- ger and A.

Caldwell, were present. Mr. Underwood stated that the com- ititfe representing the bondholders the plant without any flaw that there Is no lltlga- against the property. He pwners have not organ- feed a comnany but will do so. They and extension of contract for 25 years.

A lengthy written proposition was submitted by Wnr for consideration by the water works commission. The statement in brief was that the city now pays at the rate of $60 a year for each of 139 fire hydrants. He proposes to increase the number to ifio hydrants and charge the city $50 a year for each. He admitted the city had outgrown the plant but maintained that the materials composing the system are still good as ever and still valuable as when they were put In service. His proposition Is In effect to install a four million gallon pump at the pumping station; to lay one as inch steel main from the pump-house along the river bank to connect with the mains the down town district; to lay a trunk reinforcing main along Second street which will not be tapped for private consumers, but will be used to supplement the supply in the other mains throughout the to lay a series of 10, 13 and 10 reinforcing mains wherever needed because of the existing service being inadequate; to build a four million gallon reservoir on State street to take the place of the two iron tanks, which it is proposed to abandon; to establish, a double efficient filtration and sedimentation system at the pump-house; to establish two systems of service, high and low, the high service to be maintained by two additional pumps to be installed In some high part of the city to maintain pressure in all mains so that at leapt 45 pounds pressure may given a.t any hydrant in the city; to maintain the supply of water at -BOttble the dally average of estimated cost of these improvements is $125,000., and it is considered the improvements proposed would supply water for a city of 30,000.

Inhabitants. In return the would ask a 25 years contract, they will agree, If'given the franchise by July to have the pump working by December also to have the mains and additional hydrants laid. They also agree to double the filtration plant and have It ready tor use by next spring. Mr. Pfeiffenberger then asked the pointed question, "What will you take for the water works plant?" Mr.

Underwood's reply was characterJatio of the Yankee, "What will you give?" He then said the plant was not OK the market. discussion arose as to whether the city can still avail Itself of the privilege given' In the original contract, to buy the property after the expiration of the contract, which wrt ended in 1900. Corporation Counsel F. McGinnis thought the city couid still do It. The cdunsel for the former receiver though the city could Mr.

Underwood agreed to return to Alton at any time In the near future, the commission might desire to tis.lt matters over with him. Mr. Underwood, was finally brought to the point of saying that the present owners of the water works plant would sell the property for what It had cost the present owners, about $245,000. He said that from this sum could be deducted the $20,000 the eifcr of Alton owes the plant. Mr.

Underwood said that he has sold this claim against the city of Alton and that the city will have to deal with someone else in effecting a settlement. Mr. Underwood expressed reluctance placet any price on the plant as he said he did not believe the city could raise the money. He Intimated the present owners would not accept any of the bonds to be issued in payment for the plant. Just Social.

Miss Mary Gruse entertained a number of her friends last evening. at her home, on Arch street, last evening, in honor of Miss Julia Hellrung of Edwardsville, the occasion being Miss Julia's loth birthday. elegant repast was served by hostess, which her guests pronouncofl superb. New Candy company. We will open our doors to the public Saturday morning in our new store, OB Secon(1 and Al streets, -vf 9 prepared serve with tu4 finest home'matfy made our own factory.

best Ion Cream soda. The Enterprise Candy Co. Death of Mrs. Battle Derrick. Mrs, Battle Derrick, aged.

at St. Joseph's hospital yesterday evening from paralysis. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the family home, 125 east Sixtfc street, to the Union Baptist church. Burial will be In City cemetery. C.

J. JACOBY Undertaken, 697 E. Second Street Baeb and every Btfnb i branded to correspond with the natot- Wrappwv.fcy Psfew Process," fffl thhrfk SUruhel aure guarantee of Always ask tor BTRUfilffl jOARB and laatat upon gattJng them..