Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 8

PAGE EIGHT ALTON F.VtfNTNrt STATE TAX RATE TO BE DOUBLED SAYS KESSINGER Cause is, Need of Schools for More County Patrol Bill for Police Guards. WOQDRIVERj By Associated Press, Springflenld, 111., May that the state tax rate will be doubled this year mainly because of increased needs of the public schools and the University of Illinois was made today by Senator Kesslngor of Aurora In a letter to other members Ot the general assembly. i "If we have to cut the approprla-j tlons which do you think wo should cut first, the University of Illinois orj the public schools?" Senator Kesslng- cr asked. The tax question was brought up at the close of the letter which was; written primarily In the Interest of i Senator Kesslnger's county patrol bill which, the Aurora senator said, has been misrepresented by many He denied that the bill sets up a political machine, declaring that a Htate police force organized under thtf Dun lap bill could be used to a tar greater advantage by. politicians- I For the same cost to the state a' force of 1,600 men could, be mustered by county organization under his bill he said, Instead of 260 state police organized under the Duntap bill.

Under the KesslnfCer bill each county patrol would be under the direction of the sheriff of the county but would be empowered to pursue criminals uot- side the boundaries of their own county. The state would contribute $35 towa'd the pay for each man. I In his letter Senator Kessinger said: bill simply Put it up to each county to use KB own Judgement appropriating largely Us own mnnv and protecting Its people where protection is necessary. "The feature of the State aid of $35 a month a niun to be paid by the States Is incorporated as a matter of equity mill fairness. Kane county In a strategic place to guard roads In pud out cit Chicago and If Kane county Bi.A Vermilion county, with Danville on lll'mils iuilde and Torre Haute on the Indiana side; Hock Islam? with MoKne and Hock Island on the I lino's sldo Davenport on the sldo; and St.

Cltilr county with 10'iHt St. Louis on the Illinois side and I.oul-i on the Missouri side, Should 1 (11 to avail themselves ot twenty men each, It will only be a fair for $X5 a month a mon to be paid out Of tlu 1 general state fund, which Is CGiirtiLu'C'd by all taxpayers of all the coiiir.tas us the remaining counties ot Hie stale would have protection by having theso men in thesis particular counties, nearest great cities, or near favorable places for criminals to cross the State lino. counties undoubtedly would In some Instances, according to local nentimunt and local conditions, put on three or four or five, and some of them put (ii the maximum of ten icounty highway patrolmen. "Before taking the word ot some 'tielf-iippolntcd committee which has working for hire, I ask you to Ifcnd my bill. I "The County Patrol Dill forces no patrolmen on any county but does imako it possible for counties whero (there Is a real genuine demand and (necessity to set up this force to pro-' toct the banks and property and the Jives of the people of the rural districts.

I If the maximum number of men were to bo put on, it would bo about, fifteen hundred men and the State's share of the expense would be $600,000 a year which Is about what the Lmnlap State Police Bill would cost each year. But beforo fifteen hundred men could be employed ml trained, under Civil Service, as County Highway Patrolmen, every county board in the state would have to vote to estab- Ish their quota, and to appropriate' Successful Revival Closet The Community Revival which has been In progress at Canton's Pavilion the past three weeks closed Sunday night. There were 10 additions Sunday making a total ot 51 for the entire mooting. These were mostly adultq and aro to form the nucleus of a Christian church which was organized Sunday. A Bible school organization was effected yestordayi and is as follows: Supt.

Mrs. Mitchell, Asst. Supt. Mrs. Harlan, teachers Earl Scott and Mesdames Trousdalo, Green and Smith.

Treasurer, Mrs. Robertson and secre-, tary Mrs. Vaughn. Ellsworth Dewey and Carl McLean are to be Librarians and more teachers are to be added shortly. The following is a roster of the newly elected officers of the Christian church: Elders, Dr.

Vaughn and Mr. Harlan; Deacons, Messrs. Leslie Harrod, Green, Scott and Mitchell; Church Clerk, C. E. Davis; Treasurer, Tarry Harrod; Pianist, Mrs.

Davis; Chorister, Mrs. Mitchell; Ushers, Messrs. Smith, McCotter and Trousdale. The above were set aside for their duties Sunday afternoon In a very Impressive ordination service conducted by Rochester Irwln of Granite City. Another basket dinner, even more successful than the one the preceding Sunday was enjoyed by a large number Sunday.

Music and Magic An entertainment of unusual merit will be given at Caraton's Pavilion Tuesday night, 8 o'clock In the Interest of the expenses of the meeting just closed. The magic will be provided by Prof. Southwick who Is a magiciuan of note having shown In the largest theaters of the country. The music will be under the direction ot Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Clare Harding. Reasonable prices, 35c for adults and 20c for children. Tickets may be obtained at the Pavilion. Madison County Farmers Instlute The premium committee met Friday afternoon at the Harnett-Eggmanu Realty office and drafted a list of prizes that will be awarded to the best display in farm produce and household arts. The list Is a very good one and the prizes are certainly worth while.

There should be a large number of entries In all Unas. After the premium list Is approved by the local committee it will be published. Those out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Prank Cult, Rethalto, Wm.

Burroughs and Mr. Landron of Edwardsvllle. Garage Destroyed at Wood River Sunday afternoon at about 4 o'clock! the garage the Ludwig home on Act on avenue burst Into flames. Mrs D. Htarkey who was sitting on her front porch on Lorena avenue noticed the blaze and turned in the alarm.

Tns lire department responded and soon had the flames out. An old car which was in the garage was destoyed as was oh garage. Severol adjoinng sheds wore damaged by the blaze. Mary Sankowlts Injured Mary Sankowits while walking with three girls on the State Aid Hoad Sunday was hit by a speeder and severely bruised and scratched. The young ladles were.walking along the road between Hartford and West Wood Uiver when a St.

Louis car came speeding by and run up on the curb and hit Miss Sankowlts. The speeder attempted to get away but bis nunv her was taken and ho was captured by other machines. Francis Manning to Graduate Mrs. N. E.

Wilson of Whiting, is here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Manning of Maplewood.

Mrs. THIS IS THE LIFE! Envy him? He F. R. Vigeant, naturalist and fisherman par excellence, Dack at the See rapids for his summer tussle with rainbow trout. Background the International bridge at Saulte Ste.

the larger share of the money for the salaries, and all of the money for the equipment, and expenses. "If conditions aro as bad 'as the advocates ot the Dunlap Bill claim and If conditions do get worse as hard roads aro extended, then the two hundred and sixty men proposed under the Dunlap Bill, would be absolutely inadequate to give protection in the State as broad and as long as Illinois." Sveltline System for Stylish Stout Figures This system makes available a complete wardrobe of fashionable proportioned garments which give large women the envied "Stylish Stout" figure. Do away with needless, unsatisfactory fit- tingi and alterations. Insist on Svettline System' DRESSES SUITS COATS SKIRTS BLOUSES CORSETS BRASSIERES UNDERWEAR The beit slorti now carry a full line qf Svtltline Sytlem apparel WRITE FOR BOOKLET illustrating latest styles of Svoltllne System apparel and telling how JOB may gain a stylbh, slender appearance. MADAME SVELTLINB 47 34th Stnmi New York, V.

Manning came here to attend the graduation exercises of her nephew, Francis Manning who will graduate from the St. Louis University on Saturday. Francis has earned the degree of L. L. D.

and Is to be highly complimented as he will not reach his 21st birthday until July. He Intends to attend the Chicago University In the Fall. Several friends from Wood River will attend the graduation In St Louis, Saturday. Mrs. Manning has been suffering from a badly burned ankle but is Improving and hopes to be able to go to St.

Louis to witness the graduation of her son. Evangelical Church Basket Picnic All arrangements are now complete for the big basket picnic to be given by the Evangelical church next Sunday. The picnic will start at three o'clock at Fox's Grove and everyone is invited. There will be refreshments music, games, races, for all. J.

O. A. M. In Parade The Junior Order of Mechanics of Wood River joined the Councils of East Alton and Bethalto and participated in the Decoration Day parade In Upper Alton yesterday morning and at Alton yesterday afternoon- Base Ball Game The Poag Tigers played the IMtchell team Sunday. The game was won by the Tigers with a score of 13 to 9 ana was witnesses by quite a few Wood- Riverlttes.

Miss Ida Hooper Improving 'Miss Ida Hooper, bookkeeper for the O'Neill store, who was operated on at St. Joseph's hospital a few days ago, Is reported as getting along nicely. Miss Hooper has many friends who hope for her speedy recovery. Shooting Causes Alarm. Mr.

and Mrs. Matt Wawmlre were greatly alarmed Sunday morning at 6:25 to find that someone had fired a shot at the front of their home. Tlie bullet passed through the wall beneath the window and hit a heavy mahogany rocker and tore a large piece out of It. The bullet was from a 38 caliber revolver. Two little girls, nieces of Mrs.

Waymire were sleeping in the room and barely missed being hit. It Is not known whether the shot was flred by someone in a passing machine or by a sneak on foot. The bullet was turned over to Officer Glebel and an investigation is being made. If the offender Is found he should be punished severely. Reynolds Honored Marcella Ashill Reynolds is the proud ossessor of a new ten dollar bill, the gift of his parents for attending school for two years without missing a day or being tardy.

This is indeed a nice record. Notes Mr. and Mrs. Irwln Hitner, Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Southard and little son Clinton, Miss Delia Hess and Clarance Wilkinson all of Poag motored to- Wood River, Sunday and called on friends. Miss Theresa Mooney arid brother, Gregory, of Penning avenue visited relatives in Grafton, Decoration Day. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Vernor of Penning avenue had as their guests the latter's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Fox and family of Elkton, 111., who returned to their home yesterday. Mrs.

Vernor accompanied them borne for a week or ten days' visit Lewis Wagoner ot Oration has returned to his home after visiting Wood River relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones and baby visited Granite City relatives Decoration Day. Esther Volze was a St.

Louis vfsit- or Sunday. George Ne.Ulerkorn Is the proud possessor ot a new Ford Sedan. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walton and Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Smith of Ed wardsvllle aro guests of the latter's mother, Mrs, Kate Smelder of Madl son avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy May attendee the Decoration Day ExeVclses in Alton yesterday.

Mrs. Charles Sheft and daughter, Vernoda, visited Alton relatives yesterday. "Grandpa" Paddock spent several days with his son, John Paddock, and family of Lorena avenue and Is now visiting relatives in East Alton. Mr. and Mrs.

John Jeffries, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cummlngs and Miss Olga Gart ner, all of St. Louis motored to Wood River, Sunday to call on Mrs.

James W. Green of Lorena Mr. and Mrs. John Phlpps and children of Penning avenue motored Jerseyvllle Saturday to visit relatives Fred Rathert of Atchinson, is here visiting his brother, Henry Rath ert and will visit his brother, Chris, and sister, Mrs. H.

H. Stalhut, of Ed wards vlllo. Mrs, Emily Darrow is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. H.

Brown of Col llnsvllle for two weeks. Gustave Gossrau and son of St. Louis were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs Lester Nelson. George L.

McCollum spent Decora tion Day in Alton. Gus Bangert and Walter Hubbard motored to Bethalto Sunday and vis Ited friends. Mrs. Bertha Tafelsky and grand daughter, Theodora Stuart, of Mt Olive are guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Geo Herbeck. Mr. and Mrs. William Buckman and Mrs. Blanche King of St.

Louis are guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Nelson Penning avenue. Mrs.

Margaret Flynn of Alton is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Volze Maplewood. Mrs. Ewers of Hartford was a Wood River visitor Sunday.

E. Eggert and granddaughter, Mary Catherine of Chicago are guests ot Mr and Mrs. Glen Tetreau of Mrs. C. W.

Harbke and daughter Nellie, of St Louis, mother and sister of Ed, Harbke spent the week end a. the Harbke home on Wood River ave nue. Charles Grlesbaum and son are here from Summerfield, to ship the furniture of Mr. Grlesbaum's daughter Mrs. Ed.

Berger, to the home of her parents at Summerfield. Misses Ella and Emma Lenhardt of Alton and Mr. and Mrs. Will Blvens of Moro spent yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

T. W. Hermellng of Ferguson venue. Mrs. Kate Smelder and daughter Lucy, were in St.

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Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Haeney of' Colleen, III, and Miss Trice ot Donaldson, and Arthur Cline ot Cot- foen are guests ot Mrs. ley ot Whltelaw 5 O.

B. Huntley and Lloyd hoff of St. Louis spent Decoration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Savage ot Penning avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ferguson returned home last, week from Mt Vernon where they were called by, the Illness ot Mr. Ferguson's mother, who is quite 111. Yesterday Mr.

and Mrs. Ferguson had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ellison an4 daughter, Elizabeth ot thalto, Mrs. Sd.

Bowyer and daughter Sallle, and granddaughter, Martha Jenkins ot Bethalto. Mr. and Mrs. William Bowyer of Carlinvllle, Mr. and Mrs.

John Bishop and daughter, Bonnie, and Miss Ida Terluino of St. Louis, Miss May White of Iron Mountain, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Qus Volze and daugh- Carter PeHaTm 'tlT Uf which seats at an, A REAL DUTV Iterance for loved i truljr Buown in the ohoSi I ortajBflJn any other We speoiallce to beat WM.

Bell none ri -T MAN THE 7 RVTO BACHELLER Copy right Irving Bac heller The Most Widely Discussed Story That has been Written in Many Years rr, 1 his theme th most interesting period and the greatest figure in American history, and bringing out by me uue story teller's art the romantic attributes which they BO Plentifully possessed, the author baa produced a remarkable one that will grow in Importance aa the years nil- YUIlCO i Around Abraham Lincoln the writer has woven his tale and placed a great cast of sturdy num and women, young and old, white and black, rough and guutle, wayward and upright. It is a wonderfully beautiful unU moving story. You Will Have an Opportunity to Read It as a Serial in These Columns This Sory Starts in the Telegraph Next Wednesday. is a wonaorful story of Lincoln, a story of information about the great lllinoiaan, still a story with many intoruslliig and exciting happenings. You will be interested In this story and do not mlsa reading It each time it Is printed, it next Wednesday night and do not full to get the ntart.

in a story was picked by a number of newspapers as OHO or the best stories after taklug a vote of their on several stories they had run. Wutch for it next Wednesday. ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH,.