Alton Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 9

-7-4 4 His Nenflipc a Benefactor to WIDELY known Wisconsin publisher, resides at Qreon BayS, writes 1 March Oth, 1895, as follows yoare ago I became BO neinrous timt lol work was a burden. 1 could not read Icht on account of sleeplessness. My Itlon was called to Dr. Miles' iKorvIno, and I commenced to use it the very best effect. Since then 1 kept a bottle In say bouse and use.lt ever my norres become unstrung, Tftth i ks tho same good results.

My son also takda It for nervousness with like never falling success. I have recommended It to many and it cures them. All who suffer from 'nerve troubles should try It, free from narcotics, perfectly hftrm- ind yet soothes and strengthens. Dr. through his Nervine Is a benefactor msands." A.

0. LEHMAN. and proprietor of Date LANDSMAM. Miles' Nervine is sold on guarantee 3 will benefit or money refunded. Itores 1th WE WILL Ladies' $3.50 and $4.

10, and at $1.75 per pair." I Ladies' 94.50 and 95 Shoes, 1 0, at 92. pairs Misses Genuine Goat School ts, with heels. 0, and last, 11 to price 92.25 pair. Our price 91. pairs Ladies' Genuine Goat 0, and last.

Mann-' Brers price from 91.90 to price 91.50. I pairs Men's Oalf on Shoes, cost 93 to to man-, re. Our price 91.60. of Fancy Toe Slippers and Sandals, sizes 11 to 1, out from to 25? a pair. I ny other bargains early rs.

This is an opportunity to get solid, custom made FOOTGEAR great loss to but we are' a to make room for SPRING DK. BAILEY star Shoe Store, oa West Third st. CELEBRATED OFFEE AT Keiser, dison Phone 185. 110 I olook Wednesday. 1897, for the grading, curbing and front street frora Alby to Tlldge accordance with speolfloUlons now the City'Engineer of Alba addressed to Mat- tl ev Chicago St.

Louis R. R. IUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will on MARCH entlre MANUFACTURING CO. Fay pr ailefl, 200 singletrees, wagon an 8 maohl wglne, ldin The Htavy Downfall of Ram Damage to, Alton's "1m- 1 Old PIuvlus must hate had It in for Alton's Btreets and recent "improve- StoentA," for certainly did muster hia forces and try his level best to show Street Commissioner iohutlle that man's works at best are but poor and weak.

Tde rainfall of Thursday was the heaviest In years, and coming at'a time when the city had made so many "improvements," it smote 1 them hip and thigh and did damage that will reach up to a high figure. THE; MAIN STREET BRIDGE, The Main street bridge, which was bUilt over the little branch that outs Main street just above the intersection with Belle street, last fall, was completely wrecked, The' bridge was built under the super vision of Street Commissioner Sohuelle to one which had become dangerous and threatened to fall. The con-' tractors agreed to build the bridge for $600. Before the contract Was accepted by the oity, We are informed, the work had settled and cracked. No cement was used in building the bridge, the wall being laid dry as a matter economy of about $50.

In' such a condition the bridge was not able to hold up during the tremendous deluge of rain last night. The water running down Main street gushed through the uncemented crevices in the rooks, and about 1 a.m. the arch went in with a crash. The street is impassable and the bridge must at once be rebuilt, and cement, in all probability, used this time. In speaking with a represen- tive of the TELEGRAPH, Street Commissioner Schuelle said: "I am willing to bear my part of the blame; but I tried my best to have eement included in the specifications." Mr.

1 Schuelle added, that if cement had been used in the masonry, he was of opinion.that, the bridge would have resisted the force of the water. HENRY STREBT SEWER. Along the Henry street sewer the effects of the rain are moat apparent. The work being done in the cold weather the In no condition for tamping, and settled with last night's rain. Wherever laterals have been put in there is deep, impassable gutters in the street, and traffic was practically suspended on that thoroughfare today.

Henry S. Baker, Judge Henry S. Baker died at his residence, 615 East Fifteenth street, Friday, March 6, at 4 o'clock p. after a few hours' illness. Judge Baker had been in declining health for a number of years, yet his death was very taken seriously ill in the morning.

Henry.S. Baker, was the the late David J. Baker, of this oity.an He was born in Kae- kaskia, 111., Nov. 10, 1824. He com: pleted his education at Brown University, Rhode Island, and entered the practice of the legal profession.

He was admitted to practice in Alton. He'served as a member of the Legislature which elected Lyman Trumbull United States Senator; and was on occasions elected to the position of Oity Attorney. In 1864 he became Judge of the City Court of Alton, succeeding S. Billings, who was the court's first Jttdge. Mr.

Baker held tho office of Judge for 16 years, afterwards taking up the active practice of law here, which he continued until 1888, when he retired. Judge Baker was always considered a fine lawyer, and his influence before a jury or a court waa commanding. He was a life-long Republican, and held many positions of honor in the conventions of his party. He was Secretary of the first convention held in jhe State, was chairman of the Republican State Convention of 1878, and a delegate to the National convention of the same year, which met iu Cincinnati, and voted for Benjamin H. Bristow as hid choice for President.

He was also a candidate for Congress in the '70s, and was opposed by Wm. R. Morrison. The district being overwhelm? Ingly Democratic, Mr. Morrison was elected.

Judge Baker's David Baker, is a member of the Illinois Supreme Oourt and has served a term as Chief Justice. Judge Baker's second wife survives him, as do also several children by both marriages, viz: Miss Jennie and S. by his first wife, CHILDREN'S 117 West Third Street. the remains to the city cemetery, where, after short services, the body' was laid to rest. The Amphious rendering another of their selections, and the grave was covered by a profusion of rare and exqusite floral designs.

The casket 'was borne by four sons of the deceased, Messrs. H. 8., S. 1 M. and Laden Baker; Mr.

H. Hi Ferguson, a son-in-law, and a nephew, Mr. A. B. Metcslf, of St.

Louis. Among those present from other cities who attended the funeral were: Judge David Baker, of the Illinois Supreme Court; and Wm. B. Gilbert, of Cairo; Mr. and Mrs.

L. S. Metcalf, Miss Hazel Metcalf, Mrs. G. A.

Bayle, Mrs. Adams, and K. O. Bird, of St, Louis. TWO YOUNQ MEN INJURED.

By the Accidental Discharge a Gun. J. H. The Leading Jeweler, no West Third st. 1J THE WATBRWORKb CONTRACT.

President Venner Claims that the city Cannot Enter Into a Contract With Another Company Until After February Terms Assignee. Term, MIUj, Director, and Murray, Clinton, Mrs. H. H. gnson, Luoien, Hundley, and Misses Emily and Laura, by his second wife- of Judge Bauer, funeral services of Judge H.

S. Baker were held Sunday afternoon at o'clock, at the residence in Middletown, attended by a large' number of relative! and friends to pay their last mark of earthly honor to the de ceased. Rev, Dr. Justus Bulkley, of Vpper Aitpn, conducted the services and delivered fitting eulogy on the -JKe gervJoeq of Mr.Bftker, MUw Edith Pratt sang "There is a Land 9 Messrs. Oharles Young) of this city, and Frank of Godfrey, were severely injured early Sunday morning by the accidental discharge of a gun which Godfrey wan lifting from a skiff.

The young men in company with another companion, had left Saturday night for a duek hunt. At about day break Sunday they arrived at Eagle's Nest Island, Godfrey had loaded bis gun on, the way, and when ready to land caught it by the mnzzle and pulled it towards him. The hammer of the gun caught on one of the ribs of the boat, and caused the load to explode. Godfrey received part of it in the right hand, tearing away some of the flesh, and causing a painful wound. Young, who was standing near Godfrey, received five of the shot in his right side, and it is feared some of them penetrated the liver.

Their companion immediately rowed the injured men to GHffon, where assistance was secured and they were brought to Alton. Dr. Taphorn dressed Godfrey's wounds, and Dr. Haskell Young's. The latter's are the most serious, but he is resting easily today, and it is hoped no more serious results will ensue.

New Circuit Court Cases. Friday was the last day in which eases could be brought for the March term of the Circuit Oourt. Among new suits are: Mary E). Quiun against the 0. A.

R. 9500 damages, for the killing of three horses on the defendant's roadlast January. Thomas L. Foulds, administrator, against the Alton Railway Illuminating is a damage suit for 95,000, for the death of Mrs. Foulds last fall, by an electric shook.

H. and J. L. Boals against the trustees of Omar Lodge, Knights of Pythias, to secure payment' of a bil for planing work amounting to McKendrae Glee club concert. The McKendreo Glee Club gave an excellent concert Saturday night at the M.

E. church. The blub under the direction of Prof. M. Edwin Johnson, sang, with a high degree of proficiency, and their selections were greatly enjoyed by the audience.

Blaster Robert Johnson, a ten-year old boy, sang "The Holy a remarkable voice, so sweet, and appealing to the tenderest emotions. 0. D. Oham- berlln gave several recitations that were marvels of. the elocutionary art.

Prof, Johnson gave a vocal solo and cornet solo, both of which were highly appreciated. The club has but recently made its debut, but slugs much better than some of older university eluba that have appeared in Alton. Serious Runaway, The fine team of horses driven by Mr, Wm. Sherwood became frightened, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock while going down Cherry street, at a bicycle. The horses dashed down Second street and collided -with A farmers wagon te wbftK'' 'Owner was seated; President 0.

H. Venner, of Boston, is in town to look after the interests of the property of the New England Water Works Co. In conversing with a representative of this paper Mr. Venner claimed that his company has done everything in its power to reach an amicable settlement of the water question here. He claims that, the city has offered no 'reasonable solution of the matter.

That the company stands ready to put in settling basins if the city will say they will be accepted in lieu of "filtered that they will put in filters if the city will accept that; that the company will put in the Granite City "intake" system if the oity will aocept.it in lieu of "filtered water," as specified in the franchise. President Venner claims that the city officials fail to agree on anything, therefore it fa impossible for the company to do anything. He claims that "filtered water" as spoken of in the contract, would not be clear there would still be the yellowish color in the water; that if alum is used the water can be made pure, but the officials do not want alum water. Mr. Venner holds that contract upon which bids are asked is unreasonable; That its tqrms could not be complied with by any company.

He claims, indeed, that no contract could be made with any company but his own previous to Feb. 1, the expiration of the present contract. Mr. Venner with an air of confidence, as fresh and as healthful as if born of the cool breezes which amble aroand Boston Bay on a summer dayj took from his pocket the ranchiae granted to Messrs. Henry Watson and Harry Taylor in 1875, and read this sentence to the TELEGRAPH man: "The said Henry and Harry Taylor, their heirs and assigns, shall have the exclusive privilege of supplying the city of Alton and the citizens thereof with for the term of twenty-five years, and equal privilege after said time with any person or corporation." That would seem to shut out ail competition until after 1901, and Mr.

Venner acted as if he felt that he had the city in a box. Irving W. Adams' Body. Agent G. R.

Morris, of the Adams Express Co. here, has received a guarantee of expenses from tho agent of the company at Pbeonix, for the disintermtnt and shipment of the body of Irving W. Adams to Phoenix, R. I. Accordingly the body will be exhumed, and will probably be shipped tomorrow to Rhode Island.

The guarantee was made by the uncle of the young man, lohn 0. Wesoott, who IB administrator of the ei of ybnug Adams. Pamage Suit, Lewis Sohlioker Friday entered suit in the Circuit Oourt against the oity of Alton for 91,000 damages, Some time since by order of the city council Chief of Police Kuhn ejected the Sohlioker household their dwelling on Front street, near Rldgo, which was on oity property 'and, had been ordered vacated, To remunerate theia iuoonvenjenqe SPRING GOODS. Brussels and Ingrain.Carpet Lace and Portier Curtains. Oil Cloths and Linoleums.

Window Shades. Door Mats. Rugs of all Description and all Sizes. Japanese and Chinese Mattings. All NEW and at extraordinarily LOW PRICES, See us betore Purchasing.

A. WELL. PHONES: Store 107, Residence 108. ANOTHER reduced the price of some odd sizes 50? to Ladies' and Children's Wool Hose, of We have again Underwear from Men's Shirts, reduced i Linen Collars reduced are reduced From 25c to 19c ToSScandZSc TolSc andlOc and La- We have still a few Boys Caps, 'Men's Jeans dies' Cloaks and Capes that are bargains. H.

SL BETZt 650 East 2nd st "COSMOPOLITAN." The undisputed beat aad latest the way ot Lights. in Saves 50 Per Cent on Gas Bills and gives times the amount ot Light. Over 10,000 Million Ot these Lights now In use America. Europe and For Sale at No. no Westardst.

Phone 190. Decision Reversed, Iu the Circuit Court last year, m. English was given $300 damages Against the city of Alton, for injuries sustained In driving into a culvert near Seventeenth and Belle streets, carried, to Religious Notes. A song service took the place of the' regular lecture 'at 1 the 'M. B.

church last night and a crowded house was delighted with some selections of sacred music touohingly rendered. Ptano, violin and vocal solos were leading numbers of the program and the audience frequently applauded ed the memDers. At the Baptist church yesterday morning the monthly communion service was observed, and eight persons were received into the membership of the ohnrch. Rev. H.

K. Sanborne, of North Tonawanda, N. who has a oall to the pastorate of the Alton Presbyterian- church, will arrive in Alton Tuesday evening of next week with his family. Sauborne preaches his farewell sermon in North Tonawanda next Sunday, and leaves Monday. The Presbyterian parsonage at the oorner- of Fourth and Alby streets, is being papered and repaired for the reception of the new pastor.

The Young Ladies and Young Men's Society of the Evangelical church celebrated the anniversary of their organization lait night at the ehurch. The pastor, Rev, Wm. Haokmann, preached a ser inon appropriate to the occasion. Died, and Mrs. Henry Pearl street, was evening by the ee-year-old son, been UOH and that death.

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