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PAGE TWO ALTON EVENING TELEGRAFH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, CHRISTMAS AT HERRIN 'WET' DESPITE RAID Roadhouse and Resorts Operate Openly, Following Roundup Miner Spends $150. By Arnnclatcrt From MARIOV, 111., Dec, Bon county, scene of the Ilnrrln mine killings, did not "dry" Christmas, despite. Fedrral raids Saturday night In morn than 100 persons were arrested for alleged prohibition lav-- Road houses and operated onenly and approximately 100 automobile lined tho road nrnr one rc- sort Ono minor la known 1o have spent CHICAGO, Dec. and saloons In Williamson -county, reported to havo operated openly Christmas, "wont do so after Washington nets on our reports." O. ,1.

Simons, Pittsburgh divisional chief prohibition nRonfs declared today. He organized tho raids, conducted by 450 ppeclf.l deputy constables and deputy federal agents Saturday night and Sunday. "As soon as tho Washington office has received our report which list the EG places raided it will file pleas for padlock Injunctions. Then they bo closed tight as a drum," he Bald. It Is understood that tho pleas for Injunctions will probably be filed Jn federal court at Danville, or Cairo.

Otis Clark of Horrin, who was acquitted In connection with the Herrln mlno slaylngs, awaits trial on charges of resisting an officer end attempting to assault with a deadly weapon, according to V. L. Armitage, agent on the Illinois staff Who assisted Mr. Simons. Clark's bond was fixed at $25,000 Armitage udded.

Ho said Clark was taken near Herrin during tho raids and lodged at Franklin county jail Bonton, until ho should produce bond. "Nobody else wo encountered at Herrln or Marlon offered resistance" Bald Armitage, "whereas wo had a hot reception from armed men at some other towns and blood was fipllled. I told the Herrln and Marlon men who surrendered peaceably that their case was the better for that." America's Greatest Liner Grounded. Upper Alton Upper Alton Birds PERSONALS Helplessly stuck In tho mud off St. George, State Island, in New York harbor, the giant liner Leviathan It tho U.

S. Lines, wag hold prisoner for about six hours. Radios had been sent for the ship after It loft England to tho effect It was hoped 20 minutes would be clipped from tho westward trip record. Within sight of Its goal, it grounded! Passengers were taken fro rathe vessel by a ferry boat (shown while tugs swarmed about trying their best to release the big boat. LATE NEWS FLASHES Dy Prcaa NEW Tho body of a youth killed by a subway train yesterday was Identified today as that of Frederick S.

Cusack, a West Point cadet, whoso home was In Washington, D. C- Identification was made by a follow cadet. KINCA1D, Ill.Vlctor Denalo, 39, a coal miner, was found dead in a ow barn horo this mornln. A-gas Ipo lying near and a woung on his orehead, Indicated the means of en hours. No made at noon.

Hearing of Druggists On Liquor Charges By Associated Press DIXON, 111., Dec. of fcharges preferred to Attorney Gen eral Brundage by City Attorney B. B. Wlngort against three Dlxon druggists, Robert Sterling a member of the State Board of Pharmacists; George C. Campbell, city commissioner; and A.

A. Rowland, that they had violated a city ordl- banco prohibiting the sale of Intoxicating liquor by filling local phy. Blclans' prescriptions by whiskey tnd asking that their state permits be taken from them for a period ol bne year, was begun hero this morn ing before Association State's At torney Dlxon. Attorney Dlxon wll Report his findings to the attorney general, who has temporarily BUS bended the druggists' permits pond tog the hearing. City Attorney Wlngort has with Brawn his bill for an Injunction in Ihe circuit court, In which ho plead (d a court order closing tho stores for a year, and has substituted the petition to the attorney general.

The outcome of the caso will hn Importance to all druggist throughout the state, Inasmuch a tt will determine the authority of t'Ay government forbidding thn snl Df liquor on physicians' prcscrli lions. merchant, Tuesday noon requested 1 that his daughter, Bernice, and her fiance, A. Perry Bacon, be married before the end. Accordingly they were qulety married Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Twelve hours later Mr.

Ahrens "breathed his last. Death was due to paralysis. GALESBURG, by a speeding automobile which did not stop, Thomas A. Dalo, 62, whose homo Is In Is dead here. Dale was a watchman at 'the C.

B. Q. reservoir near here. engagement of Town's, Toll 4 Dead In Christmas Shooting AJX1VA. A HO VUgagt-UlUUI- Ui.

is death. been dead about' Mlgg LolB ran ces Booth, grand daughter of J. R. Booth, Canadian lumber king to Prince Erik Fredlck arrests had been ST. Park Savings 'rust Company wjis robbed for tho econd time In less than two months rtien bandits stole On Nov.

$2,300 was taken. Christian Alexander, third son ol Prince and Princess Vlademar Denmark, was announced. Mayor Frees Prisoners, Policemen Resign fer Associated Prons HILLSBORO, 111., Dec. (nen Ellis and Davenport tendero Ihoir resignations to Police Comml floner John P. Schlndley todny fol- Jowing the release by Mayor Harms two prisoners.

Policeman Dav- jnport Monday night arrested John Fraley, 25, of Schram City, and Policeman Ellis arrested a man tlalmlng his homo as St. Louis both in charges of disorderly conduct. Policeman Davenport alleges that struck him In resisting arrest. With the asslstnnco of Deputy Sheriff James Hall, Fraley fcas lodgqd in Jail with Ellis' pris- bner. According to the officers loth of tho men woro released "with- iut arraignment by tho mayor, when 10 was, visited by friends ot the wlsoners." TULSA, unmasked andlts held up tho Goldberg Loan Company here, forced W.

Goldberg nd R. D. Hanawalt to open the ault, and escaped with about $30,00 In cash and diamonds police re- lorted. John Coleman, who shot and killed J. S.

3egnah, was formally charged with murder. Coleman claims he shot self defense, but no weapon was ound either in Degnan's automo- )lle or on his MIAMI, Grosh, University of Arizona athlete was shot to death and his companion, Maxine McNally, Is In a hospital in a serious condition as tho result ot an attack by a negro here today. As- cording to a statement by Miss Me- Nally tho negro first shot Grosh, pulled her from an automobile, assaulted her nnd then shot her, leaving her for dead. NEW B. M.

Peters of Brooklyn sailed to join his wife in Toul, France, where, they will spend their remaining days, near tho grave of the'ir only son- The son was an American soldier, commander of a first division machine company, and was killed in action. PUNXUTAWNEY, Pa. Louis Flick, a Bessemer, Rochester and Pittsburgh railroad engineer was commended by road officials for wrecking five freight cars. Ho reported that ho caused tho cars to buckle by applying tho brakes suddenly, to wave tho llfo of an aged woman, who was walking along tho ties. BAKERSFIELD, Cal.

Hundreds of children traveling on Southern Pacific Limited trains enjoyed their Christmas tree and holiday festivities although away from home. By Associated Press HAZARD. Dec. Going to St. Louli Show, The birds that are to be exhibited In tho St.

Louis Poultry Show will bo taken to the city tomorrow to be placed In the exhibit. The show will open Friday. There nre a number of Upper Alton poultry raisers who have entered their birds In the St. Louis show and they have been getting them ready today. Most of the birds will be taken In automobiles to tho city tomorrow morning.

Pastor Kortkamp Receives Fine Rugs From His Congregation. Tho Christmas entertainment at the Tabernacle on Spring street last night Is said to have been one of tho greatest events of tho kind over held In this locality. Many Upper Alton people wero there and they say they enjoyed one ot the best Christmas entertainments thev over attnded. A feature evening was the presentation of thro rugs by the congregation to their pastor, Rev. A.

W. Kortkamp. One was a largo rug for tho living room of their residence whll two were smaller ones and all were Wilton velvet In material and were Persian blue In color. The presentation was mado by Mr. Thomas Rowan who gave a splendid talk in making the presentation for the people of the Tabernacle.

Pastor Receives Handsome Watch From Congregation For Christmas. The Sunday school entertainment by the Upper Alton Presbyterian church was given Monday evening county's toll from Christmas shootings stood today at four dead, one in a dying condition and a sixth man In a serious condition a hos- ptal here. Those killed were: William Smith, deputy sheriff; a man named Hays, J. D. Matthews, a barber, and John Richmond, negro.

Jerry Dunn is thought to be fatally wounded and the condition ot Dennis Phillips is reported serious. Deputy Smith was killed Christ Harris, 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ball of West Elm street, is recovering from an illness of several weeks with pneumonia. Mrs.

Jule Doumard continues In a serious condition at tho home of her son, P. Doumard, ot Salu street. David FltzRorald Is homo from qulncy for tho holidays. Ho Is a student at Qulncy College. Mr.

and Mrs. W. G. Gray and son, Maurice, of Main street, left yesterday for Chicago where they spent Christmas with relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. Gray will go to Milwaukee to visit before returning homo. Mr? and Mrs. Russel Thornton returned this morning to their home in Pearl, 111., after, visiting since Monday In East Alton with tho former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

R. S. Thornton. Mrs. J.

A. Hardy of Wlnfleld, arrived this morning to visit for several days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, L.J. Smith ot Wata- loe avenue. Misses Mary Frances and Josephine Bray of Jerseyvllle came down this morning to visit for a week at the home of Mrs.

John Keefer of 518 West Ninth street Miss Lora Bond of Milton, was here this morning enroute to her 'home from Wood River where she was a guest for several days at the home ot John Metzger. Mrs. George Germain returned this morning to her home In Bloomington, 111., after visiting over Christmas with her mother, Mrs. James Conden of East Fourth street John Collins ot Chessen was here OLD SOLDIER ANSWERS TAPS CHRISTMAS En Washington H. Boyd Di in Godfrey After a Months' llner al Sunday Afternoon Lee Co clnS 1 I Mr.

i Godfrey, and a daughter residing by Ann Wajor Washington H. Boyd, stgci 84 Christmas morning at the liom'n his brother, Franklin Boyd, In God frey after nn Illness extending OT a period of two months. H. was In a serious condition for two week. Ho was born in Indiana In 1893 hoi came to Illinois anu settled In frey when very young.

He la snri William 0,0. lorn" 1 Hoi and the church was packed to Its capacity. The program rendered was a splendid one and this was followed by the annual treat for the children. There were a of presents given from organizations In the church to workers In their departments and there were a number of prizes awarded for regular Sunday school attendance. The pas tor of the church, Rev.

John N. Morrison, was presented with a fine watch which was the gift of all the New York la soon to see, it Is reported, a new church building which will reach higher In the air than the Woolworth Building now does. It will he called the "Broadway Temple," and will be situated Broadway near 173rd street. The announcement was made by an official of the Chelsea M. E.

church. Idaho. He was a G. A. n.

veteran much Interested In the Altoi Post. Until Ill-health nnd fcZ esW ness prevented him from gettlni about, the aged veteran was a ri ular attendant at meetings. HI was genial old man, possessln many friends. He was well knowi In Alton. The funeral of Mr.

Boyd will held Sunday afternoon at mas Eve In a pistol fight at 10 3 departments of the church ti CttTi fl 11- onhrtnl "Pna isvotiiTirp homo of Phillips, near Glomwar, where the officer had gone to quell a Phillips, wounded by Smith, escaped, but later surrendered. Meatime reports of Smith's reached here and Deputies John Smith, Davidson and James Witt started to Phillips' home. As the deputies passed through Karles.ia firo cracker was said to Christmas trees were placed in the have been exploded at their feet. observation cars and Santa Claus was on every train to distribute presents. SAN PEDRO, Cal.

Fifteen hundred youngsters from Los Angeles were dined and entertained at a Christmas Day celebration held aboard ships ot tho Pacific battle fleet. a little group ot men aboard the ship of Captain Donald McMillan, the Bowdoine, Ice bound but few hundred mile from the North Pole, a Christmas radio program was broadcast from the station W. O. A. W.

here. numbers of Americans decorated the graves ot nearly 1,500 unidentified American soldiers In military cemeteries of France and Belgium on Christmas. i Believing they had been fired on they were said to have directed a volley Into Dunn's store. A bullet passed through the storekeeper's body and killed Matthews. When firing ceased a survey of the building disclosed the body of Hays.

Richmond was killed Christmas day. James Workman was reported to have killed him with a shotgun when tho victim attempted to enter Workman's, after the latter hud told him to stay away. Five Killed in Pacific Storms By Associated Press SEATTLE, Dec. a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day In which the Pacific Coast in the vicinity of British Columbia and Washington, was lashed by gales, causing five deaths and the loss of two ships and temporarily disabling PASADENA, Calif. R.

H. Me- two others, the storm swept section Adoo, son of W. G. McAdoo, and his bride formerly Miss Lorraine Row-, an, wore on their honeymoon after a yulotlde wedding, Grossman, sentenced to one year in Jail February 7, 1021, for failure to close his saloon In accordance with a federal injunction was not released on a presidential pardon, when it was found ho never had been in jail. Robert Levy, United States marshal said he presumed Grossman would have to check In at the jail before he could bo checked out properly.

was recovering today. The storm apparently centered about Grays Harbor, where the wind reached a velocity ot 80 miles an hour. The fatalitios included four members of the Canadian tug Tyee, wrecked on the rocks near Victoria, B. and Gus Quarnstrom of Aberdeen, killed by current 'from a fallen electric power wire. In many cities tho gales smashed windows and the downpour tore down power lines, unroofed buildings, Interrupted communication and and Sunday school.

The evening was a most enjoyable one and was most fitting for Christmas Eve. Sunday School Primary Department to Have Christmas Party Tomorrow. At the Baptist church on College avenue tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock a Christmas party will be given in the Sunday school room for the children of the primary department of the Sunday school. A good program for this occasion has been arranged, a Christmas tree will be there for the children and a treat will be given them. On Friday night a program will be given In the Sunday school rooms by the Intermediate department.

The children of the primary department are urged to be present at this program. Rovert Shoemaker, voice teacher at Shurtleff college, has gone to Jacksonville to spend the holidays at his home. Miss Josle Russel, ot Hannibal, is here to spend the Christmas vacation with relatives. Adron Moore, who is working for the glass company at Chicago, was home for Christmas to visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

A. W. Moore He returned to the city last night J. J. Henry and Miss Jennie Henry went to Mt.

Olive this afternonn, where Miss Henry will spend several days visiting with her aunt, Mrs. E. M. Olive. .1.

H. Moseley has returned home from Marlon where he attended the uneral of his sister. and Mrs. A. W.

Kortkamp teat to Plainview this morning to Kort- thls morning enroute to White Hall to visit for several days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins. Miss Charlotte Enos of Jersey- vllle is a guest for a few days at the home of her sister, Mrs. Walter Horstman of Maxey avenue.

Mr. 'and Mrs. H. Jouett of White Hall returned to their home this morning after visiting since Sunday with Mrs. Jouett's father, Geo.

Gumm of Salu street. Mrs. C. R. Herrod of Louisville, arrived this morning to visit for an indefinite time at the home ot her son, R.

B. Herrod, "of West Ninth street, and her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Peters, of Alby street.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard McVey ot White Hall returned this morning to their home after visiting since Monday at the home of Mrs. Me Vey's parent's, Mr. and Mrs.

Oscar Allen. Miss Alma Beck and Oscar Beck of St. Louis were guests yesterday at the home ot Miss Anna Kranz of Belle street. Eugene Knapp left'this mornlni for Omaha, after spending th tiolldays with his mother, Mrs. Ros Knapp of Union street.

Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Grossheim of East St. Louis, spent the holiday with relatives in Alton. Ed.

Werner returned to St. Louis this morning after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wer- boat lento 111 ime fee a Many Jlelvln o'clock from tho home of his William Boyd. son Radio Programs Broadcasting Station ,8 640 Meters P.

M. Program by Abergh's Concert Ensemble, Arne Arnosen, violinist; broadcast direct from Hotel Statler. PROGHAM Rubensteln from the Vienna Woods "Cavallerla Rusticana" Werner's Parting Song, from the opera, "The Trumpeter of Sackingon" Nessler Kiss in the Dark Herbert Tschaikowsky, 7- i Selections "Miss Springtime" Song Grieg Blom Dance Brahms 11:00 P. M. Broadcasting direct from TohnsOn, Coolidge Headquarters Opened CHICAGO, Dec.

campaign headquarters of two publican presidential candidate were opened informally today, thosl ot President Coolidge and of SenJ tor Hiram Johnson of California. Tho headquarters virtually fac one another In two Michigan avcnul hotels, separated only by a streel There were no-ceremonies. The flcial opening awaits tho coming W. M. Butler, Massachusetts Repnl Hcan national committeeman, li charge of the Coolidge campalgi and Prank H.

Hitchcock, nation! leader of tho Johnson forces. Mr. Butler Is due tomorrow to a sume direction of national Coolldg headquarters, where J. W. Good, fa mer Iowa congressman and Ml Western manager ot the Coolldj campaign, was one the ground day.

The Johnson (headquarters Is the Auditorium Hotel, across thBiester street from the Congress Hole where the Coolidge headquarters established. id Doll a. H. jlty An Th ire He on nlertal Mrs. till Frii Irs.

unt Ml ening, lisa Mi imlly A. fan rlstm chael eet.1 es dil esent. ed In turke; Hotel Statler, dance music by Rodemtck's Orchestra. Woman Killed By Car. Assoclati-rt Prenn CHAMPAIGN, 111., Dec.

-In- restlgatlons arc Iming mado.of tho lecldont which cost the life ot Mrs. Margaret White of Homer, who died pst night from injuries received tho automobile In which she riding was struck, by a street lar horo yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank TIpp, also of Bomer and Mrs.

W. B. Whltlock, are tho hospital suffering from shock ind injuries received In tho crash. B. Whltlock, bank Inspector, oC Ipringfleld, escaped Injury.

Tho party was on It? way to lomer to spend the remainder of ihrlstmas Day at tho Will to homo. Is believed tho driver of tho auto- loblle failed to see tho street car pproaching. Tho street car was nocked off tho track and tho auto- bobllo wan demolished. The victims wero Immediately lushed to a hospital, whoro Mrs. White died about two hours Inter.

Ihe was Injured Internally. It is jolleved tho others will recover. Toe Rev. Allen H. Weiss has rc- Urxied to Heyworth, 111., after a feek'o visit with Mr, and Mrs, hranfc ROCKFORD, tho Christmas Duy mall received by William Coop or, special police odlcor, was a letter containing a threat to destroy his homo unless ho left town Immedl- atoly.

Coopor'H residence was damaged last Wednesday night by a trench mortar shell "planted" presumably by moonshiners. ROCKFORD, resulting from an explosion while sho was cleaning clothes with gasoline caused tho death Christmas Day of Mrs. Fred L. Wntts, Mount Morris. NEW Tex Richard said today ho had made no arrangement with Jim Jeffries, former heavyweight champion, olthor to manage or train Luis Firpo- for the 'tatter's ring campaign In this country next year.

Ho added he knew of no effort being made to engage Joffrlos. NEW YORK. Tho brokerage firm of R. S. Hutehliison and Company was suspended from membership In tho Now York curb market.

The action was taken, according to an official announcement after the firm had stated it was unable to moot obligations. NEW Goard of Gov- ornora of the New York Curb market ordered a suspension In trading in tho stock of tho Southern States Oil corporation pending an investigation of tho recent relatively violent fluctuations of tho stock. CHICAGO. Richardson Walsh, son of tho Into John R. Walsh, politician banker and railroad builder died suddenly.

NEW YORK Joseph Tomasullo, 45. formerly a pugilist known as "Kid Thomas" and one of tho owners of tho Whlto Poodle Cabaret in Greenwich Village, was shot and killed as ho left an apartment house. His assailant escaped. Police beliovo tho killing was the result of a gamblers feud. McCauley Enters Race DUQU01N, 111., Dec.

R. McCauley, past commander of the EL Garcia, former military commander In Zaca- tocas, has joined the rebels, It became known here, when travelers many small boats rocke, where they sank. on the No Reception is Wanted by Venizelos By Associated Press ATHENS, Dec. -Frmcr Pre- mor Vonieios, who is leaving France for Athens Dec. 29, has requested Colonel Plastlras to prevent a pub He reception on the ground that It is unfitting tho statesman's home- coming should assume a triumphant public character," which would Injure tho purpose of his return.

In disclosed he had been appointed "director of railroads" under the rebels. case his wishes cannot be carried out, he ask? that he bo landed at a secret port from which ho pro poses to motor to a night conference MEXICO CITY A federal col- wlth Col. Plastlres, near Athens, umn has boon dispatched in pursuit Co Plastlres announced that the of 35 rebels, which, according to re- 'government will respect these ports from Tampico, Is operating in vL, tho Pmipnnra District Tho (leci sion of Venlelos to visit tho Espeianza District. Greeco hQg mlc(il MIFW vnnw Thn hndv of Per- Tno Liberals are gratified, belleV' in tho powor housa ot tho Pennsylvania Railroad in Long Island City, has been found burned almost beyond recognition at tho foot of tho lluo. RIDGKFIELD PARK, N.

Burton S. Tucker, 48-year-old bride, was reported 111 at the home of friends today. Her trial and that of her 17-year-old husband on charges of perjury In connection with their marrlago last October will rvobably bo deferred until after it Is said. They wore i in North Carolina last week. mont.

Tho Republicans are pre ploxed for they do not yet know tho real purpose of his return. Royal ists allege Vonlzelos has long been pining to return to Greece. Illinois Legion, branch of tho has announced American his candidacy for tho Republican tion for lieutenant governor. STERLING, that his death was but a. few hours awny, Boy Not to be Re-tried N.

Doc. Francis Kluxen, 16, cannot bo retried for tho murder of Janet Lawrence), a school girl, It was declared today by Justice Parker, who presided at the trial In which the boy was acquitted of the murder charge a year ago. His statement was In relation to County Prosecutor Bohlltz's application for records of the trial In which ho suld ho would seek ground John H. AUrous, retired Sterling grounds for a vo-trial. he Bald ho would seek away, where he had shot the wlf Burning of Man's Body a Mystery By Associated Press PAMARISCOTTA, Maine, Dec.

26 burning ot John Snow's bod; yesterday In tho homo of three tho flva persons whom ho shot am killed Saturday remained a mystery today. Authorities, after putting back In the lonely farm grave tho charrec bones taken from tho ruins of th cottage In Jefferson, wora non-com initial as to whether they woul pursue an active Inquiry to deter mine who was responsible. Barred from tho village cemetery, Snow's body had been burle on the farm adjoining the cottage where his wife, her aunt and he grandmother had lived and wher he killed them and himself afte driving from Whltefleld, a few mile son of Deputy Sheriff Jewett. islt a few days with Mrs. amp's relatives.

Mrs. Maud Foster, matron at tho Academy, went to Gllleepie. today spend a part of her vacation with elatives. ner. Mr.

A. A. Sudio left Saturday for Elyria, Ohio, where he has been called by the severe illness of his mother of that city. Miss Marguerite Hummert left today for a ten day visit with friends in Evansvllle, Ind. Mrs.

J. Brlce spent' Christmas in St. Louis with her sister, Mrs. Nell Schroeder. W.

J. Lee left today for Rock Island called there by the death of his mother. Miss Rose Drew of Plainview, 111., underwent a major operation Monday at St. Joseph's hospital. Christmas cards have been received from T.

M. Long, former city engineer, who is living in New P. M. Special studio artist Recital by Ruth Kelso-Renfrow, reader, and John Svendson, pianist. Ad awson llnner- Station p.

story. 7 p. m. concert by Fred Soldiers," "Serenade," "Spanish Waltz," "Silver Threads Among the Gold," fox trot, "Pal, Why Don't You Angwer Me," march, "Under the Sod," "La Paloma," "A Good Night Song," Silent Night, Holy Night." Mrs. Tinker Ends Life by Shootiij By Associated Press ORLANDO, Dee.

Mrs. Joe Tinker, 41, wife of Chicago Cub's shortstop of torn years, killed herself yeaterdaj while temporarily mentally dl ranged, 1 was revealed today bymeif bers of the family. It was reportel yesterday that she had died ml lenly when she had appeare to I recovering from a protracte illnes following a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Tinker had been under tb care of physicians for a week as result of a shock sustained when train on which she and her husbanBrawn were returning from Chicago vra Orleans.

Dr. A. Merlwether of St. Jacobs, 111., spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. E.

Q. Meriwether. Lieut. Clement Meriwether of rpim TTT.ii, iFort Harrison, Is spending the MUses TllHe and Grace Williams, holdays wjth a mother MrB bB if Chicago, are here to spend -irlstmas week with their father, Jharles Williams, ot Bostwick ireet. Elden Walker returned to last night after spending Christmas with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. L. Walker. Jack Campbell, the Washington avenue barber, Is suffering from a slight attack of the grip, but he was able to be at his place of bus- ness most of the day today. Murray Henry and Claude Green oft last night for Chicago, and from they were to leave this morn- 'ng for Spokane, Washington, on an advertising trip for the glass company.

Mr. and Mrs. Tracoy Thomas and children, of Little Rock, are at the Or. L. L.

Yerkes home on Washington avenue. They came to attend the funeral of Mr. Thomas' uncle, John Bostwick, and they will spend tho holidays here at the Yerkes residence. Mr. and Mrs.

Courtney Perrln, of St. Louis, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

Ohnsorg at thfeir resident on Evergreen avenue. Mrs. Julia Strlder and Miss Amy Strider are spending the holidays among relatives In Nokomls. Mr. and Mrs.

William Dehner, ot Belleville, are hero to spend the Christmas vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Friend and children have gone to Barnett, 111., to spend tho vacation, Mr. and Mrs, Ed.

Vogel and family went to St. Louis Monday where they are spending Christmas at tho home of Mr, Vogol's sister. Miss Isabel Black is confined to her home on College avenue by Mil- ness. Merlwethor. New Year's.

He will remain until Navy's Death Rate Lowest in History By Associated Press 50 County Champs In Spelling Contest By Associated Tress SPRINGFIELD, Dec. Forty champions were entered in the annual spelling contest, which opened the Illinois State Teachers' Association convention here 1 today. Judges expected that winners of the spelling "bee" might not be an nounced until tonight. Legislation, according to officials of the association will play an Important part In the convention which lasts three days, Dec. 26, 27 and 28.

Decision as to the legislative pm gram which will be offered to the general assembly in January, 1926, will be made, officials said, and leaders will outline favored laws in order that every teacher In the state rotai Members of the family said Jit Tinker took an active part withh husband and children in the mas celebration. Later Mr. and i one of his sons left to spe: several days at their camp. Aboi noon Mrs. Tinker was said to havi gone to her bedroom, where sh shot herself with a small revolv Coolidge Gratified at Response to Jap Appesj CHICAGO, Dec.

Ame can responses to appeals for ea: quake-stricken Japan has beenaji tiflcation of much national pridaa satisfaction," President says ini a letter received today Dr. R. J. Wade, of the committee conservation and advance of Methodist Episcopal Church. 1 WASHINGTON, Dec.

will be familiar with them before i tter was in reply to one from uates ot medical, dental and phar-j the assembly in 1925. maceutlcal colleges and of nurses' training schools are finding opportunities of civil life so attractve that tho medical department of the navy is having increased difficulties in getting suitably trained personnel ior Its work. Surgeon General E. Stltt, In his annual report today, declared that, despite an intensive campaign, it was not possible to keep the medical corps up to its authorized strength. It is apparent," he said, "that the inducements offered by the navy are not sufficient to attract the young physicians.

It seems thoro fore that some legislative action would be necessary In the near future if the medical corps of tho navy Is to be recruited up to tho strength for which appropriation was made by Congress or even If tho vacancies are to bo filled." Health conditions 'generally In the navy during the fiscal year Chicago Couple Wed Here. Frank Repko and Justine Mollne, both ot Chicago, wero married Monday by Justice Lossner. Clinton House and Ava C. Williams were married today by Justice Lessner- Tho groom's home Is at Harvel, wlille the bride Is from St. Louis.

Repke Is a pressman In the plant of tho Chicago Tribune. "better than average," the report 3a id. Meeting scheduled for today Include city and county superintendents, normal school council, committee oa appropriations and the board of directors of the state association- The first general session will be held tonight. President H. W.

Shryock, of the Southern Illinois State Normal at Carbondalo addressed the Normal School Council afternon, com paring the advantages and disadvantages of Normal schools under the old separate board system, and the present unit board system. Formerly ho said, the board members identified themselves "in a very enthusiastic way, with the fortunes of the school" even to "meddling with tho duties of tho president-and providing places for relatives and friends." But they also gave special attention to 1 financial mutters nnd devoted a lot of time to tho general assembly and made visits to tho school one or twice each quarter, President Shryock lUbLdA Informing the president the board of foreign missions an the Woman's Foreign Mlsslonat Society of the Methodist Eplscop Church have under way a campaK for 1,600,000 for reconstruction Methodist property destroyed In earthquake. "The splendid response, whlcn classes of the American repuW have made, following thei earthquake. 1ms been a iuBtinca of much national pride aud sat tlon. closely I hope your own appeal in related a cause will equally well received," the dent wrote.

Little Hope For said. The death rate of 3.23 per 1.000 was "tho lowest the navy ever had," and admissions to sick Hat also were unusually low. A kidnaped Canadian mind went blank, so maybe sho thought she was a pupil. Santa Claus got arrested In Los AngoU-n, but not for parking his Bled by a fire plug. MARKET REPORT By Associated Tress EAST ST.

LOUIS, III, Doc. 10 bulk butchers 190 pounds and up, top S7.60; most packer sows, J6.35@6.40. steers active, 26c higher; beat kinds show- Ing advance, one load bulk light yearlings and cows one load mixed yearlings at J9.85; canners, yearlings, bolognas 25c higher; light vealera, COc to $1 higher. slow, few fat lambs 25c lower; $12.65 for fed lambs, one load choice (ed lambs to butchers $13; cull lambs and sheep unchanged; hulk culls light mutton ewes, 6.60, Horses and Uulea "Tho great advantage ot the present organization, however, Is found In the fact that the members are free from local pressure and local favoritism. We have hod experience with two governors and have come to feel certain thatt here will be no Interference from Springfield In the matter of appointment of'fac- ulties, or in determining educational politics." Ben W.

Rose Injured in Automobile Accident Bon W. Rose ot 1138 West Ninth street was injured last night at the foot of West Ninth street when a Ford coupe which he was driving crashed into tho water trough. Rose was thrown out and suffered the loss of several teeth and his HP was deeply cut. He was to St. Joseph's Hospital and given tempor- hope of rescuing tho missing alrs Dlxmude Is approaching bo ing point, were seen In 'I action of the ministry of marine I issuing tho list of BO officers an on board, which Is sel.

OB done rance until a craft IB con 'd France un lost. Tho Government no ortUel- is spurring on tho activities ol search ors. Federal Troops Claim, EL PASO, Doc. cl troops now control the Re Mexico, except those po by Generals Sanchez a ml Mexican Consul Bute Jl advised today by Mexico city ornment forces we meetingJrtt ceptlonal success in tho cami I against the rebels, a Uon. to Dedicate Monument ary treatment and moved to his home.

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