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PAGE FOUR ALTON EVENTNTTELEGRAPH a MDAMS Businesi Manager Entered as second-class matter at the ce at Alton, 111, act of Congress. March 3, 1879 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Piw, I. exclusively for publication of all newt erediwd to It or not otherwise credited to thli papw, and to Uw local news published herein. .17.80 .11.16 .64 of SnbicHptKm earrlM, By Mall in Alton Trade Dtttrtet S5.00 Dally, monUw-. inUl Hi Mall Collide Alton DUtrlrt n.llv, pet rear tt.W.

pallr. monthi. I) 111' 3 mntiih" S2.S9 Daily, month Ixiral and contract ration nt 'fork, Clilcato, Changing An Old Building In the future when former residents visit Alton they will look with some surprise on the changed aspect of the building at the southwest corner of Broadway and Alby, whose top story has been cut off. That building was the general office of one of Alton's early-day railroads when a railroad system meant everything to any community. It later was the home office of a group of fire insurance companies operated by Henry G.

McPike. The story of the passing of those insurance companies, and Alton's loss of a valuable financial institution, would make a story in itself. At one time that building housed a group of well paid men working for the insurance companies. No one could make a good guess what those insurance companies might have meant to Alton but for political vengeance visited on the head of the insurance companies which ended in the destruction of the H. G.

McPike was mayor of Alton 50 years ago when the Bluff Line railroad was being built. There was opposition on the part of the C. A. railroad to the Bluff Line coming in under the bluffs and invading territory the Altoft had up to that time dominated. Obstructive tactics were used by the Alton to oppose some very irregular methods the builders of the Bluff Line were using.

When the construction crews for the Bluff Line were stopped by the Alton the mayor of Alton and City Council took some summary action, not justified by law, and tore up the C. A. track, making way for the Bluff Line to proceed. That action opened some old sores which resulted in Mayor McPike bearing the responsibility and brought about the smashing of his insurance company by some men who resented his action in ripping out the C. A.

track. The building twice went through terrific cyclones which both times near destroyed it, but both times the building was rebuilt in the form it possessed until the recent remodeling operations were begun. Two Philosophies Coincident with the demand of an East Altonian that girls be barred from riding bicycles about East Alton streets in shorts and sun suits comes word from Chicago that judges in a bathing beauty contest have been forced to work under the unprecedented hardship and deprivation of not being able to see the contestants. The situations, however, are the outgrowth of different motives. The East Alton man wants shorts barred in the name of decency, but the Chicago judges have been made victims of a desire for accuracy.

It appears that a female form "perfect had been painted on a screen. The contestant stands behind the screen and her shadow fits the painted form the result will be "Eureka!" This is where the clash of philosophies occurs. Instead of humbly submitting to the handicap of judging contestants as they stand behind a screen, as probably would be in harmony with the attitude of the East Alton objector to shorts, the Chicago judges have complained bitterly. The fun has been taken out of their lives, they aver. Finding Streets For years, jokes were made about some of the streets in Alton that could be found only on the map.

They had been platted, but they were in deep hollows, or on high banks; sometimes in wooded sections, and the designation "streets" seemed farfetched compliment. In recent years these streets have been coming out of obscurity. Recently, the Union street extension from Brown street south was graded. It is the street that follows the old street-car route and is on the east side of City Cemetery. The opening of Twentieth street to the west, as an extension of Cdl- lege avenue, will add another to the list.

Similar, though perhaps less important, projects have been carried out, with the result that what once were footpaths over hills, trod by homcgoers over the claybanks of earlier day, now loom as real streets. Of course, most of them still are dirt streets, but with grading and oiling they become useful. And the day will come in the future when they will be paved thoroughfares. It is thus that cities progress. Baldwin Sounds Off Stanley Baldwin, former British minister, told the Congress on Education for Democracy at New York Wednesday night that the "freedom of man" will be the issue in the next war.

Mr. was made, under such circumstances that one listener, Ralph Bonodi, an economist, felt 'constrained to remark that the whole the-bang was part of a propaganda campaign to up America'for the next time when Europe niay desire to play her for a sucker. At any rate it was what is known "pretty If Baldwin had been addressing a group of small children perhaps the cheers for Mother England and her own special brand of democracy would have been vast indeed. As it waa even the thickest of tkull hardly could have been expected to see in Bald- remarks the well-known oil of nuking "the world for It like a college boy pep-leader yelling for everybody to jump in and help "our" team win. TOONERVILLE FOLKS ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH By Fontaine Fox FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1939 MISS MAUD WORTLE CBI6 MOUTH MAUp) 1MB, by ToBWhM fox) 50 Years In and About Alton August 18, 1889 Through word brought by W.

N. Carhart the Telegraph had learned of the tragic death near Delhi of James Hollowell, 30, from injuries incurred when from a loaded wagon during a runaway. The mishap occurred near the Lewis Randolph home. Capt. J.

A. Bruner had remained unconscious for 12 hours following an unusual mishap when driving up State street hill in his buggy Saturday evening. Led behind the buggy was a horse whose halter was attached to the buggy seat. This horse took fright, and jerking backward pulled the seat from the buggy, Capt. Bruner being thrown out on his head.

The injured man was temporarily cared for in the Charles Keuhn store where Dr. Haskell was called to attend him. Over signature of Mayor McPike, the city was advertising for bids on the paving of Belle street from Third to Fourth, and of Third street, from Piasa to State, with vitrified brick. paving project was first of the sort in the city's history, and contractors were invited to see specifications in the office of the city engineer, submitting proposals by Sept. 7.

Marking the eighth birthday of her son, John Drummond Kerr, Mrs. J. W. Kerr had given a delightful juvenile party. Harry Pates had been called from Dallas by serious illness of his father.

Misses Rose Hawkins and Maud Nixon were visiting in Springfield. Principal A. M. Jackson of Wyman Institute had returned from a vacation in Pennsyl vania. For the benefit of the Turning School, the Turnverein sponsored an all-day picnic at Brickhouse slough, and so large was the attendance that the ferry, Altonian, had to make three trips to accommodate the crowd.

Prof. Gossrau's orchestra provided music. Three flint glass houses were to resume operations as the week opened. Upper Alton school board announced it would enforce the new compulsory education law. Capt.

and Mrs. D. R. Sparks, W. H.

Humpidge, and Capt. John Atkins had taken advantage of the excursion to Salt Lake City. M. S. Brown hnd gone to Dakota.

Charles W. Newton of Amboy and Miss Georgia Edsall of Alton hnd been wed in St. Louis. Mrs. George Emery was to visit in Minneapolis.

Miss Blanche Yerkes was making a stay in Decatur. MJss May Appel of Bethalto was visiting at the Anton Jacoby home. William C. Johnstone was vacationing In the Rockies. 25 Years In and About Alton August 18, 1914 London War Office announcements denied British forces aiding In the defense of Belgium had suffered any casualties.

They said the removal of the Belgium capital to Antwerp signified no fear that Brussels would be taken by "the greatest army (German) ever in the field in modern but was merely a pre caution because of the huge forces being hurled against the allies. Despite heavy censorship, dispatches from Brussels reported heavy skirmishing, and that the German cavnlry advance was being supported by rapid fire guns. The Czar of Russia was planning to take the field with his forces, and St. Petersburg dls patches said Russian armies had crossed into Germany at six places. Albert Chadwick and Miss Theodosla Thomas, daiiKhter of Mr.

and Mrs. Scott Thomas, had been married by the Rev. S. D. MuKcnney at the Cherry Street Baptist parsonage.

Tht couple was attended by Mr. nnd Mrs. William P. Anthls. Representatives of every German society and or- In this city assembled in a mass meeting at Turner Hall set a 55000 fund as their goal of a sistance to the Fatherland.

Officers elected at the meeting wore August Necrmann, president; R. Gossruu, vice-president; C. F. Mueggenberg, secretary; L. W.

Hellrang, treasurer. Valuation of $454,000 was placed on the estate of Mrs, Sarah J. Cole Clarke by E. B. Glass of Ed- wardsvllle, federal inheritance tax commissioner, who said the government levy against the estate would bo $7224.28.

Most of the estate consisted of notes and mortgagee on persons and property in the northern part of the state. Bt'causo Congress had not appropriated funds for channel maintenance work in the Mississippi during Health and Diet Advice By DR. FRANK McCOTf Author of The Fast Way to Health Communications To Dr. McCoy Should Be to 11S1 West Sixth Street, tat Angeles, Calif. DAILY MENUS Dr.

McCoy's menus suggested for the week beginning Sunday, August 20, 1939. SUNDAY: eggs; Melba Toast; stewed figs. salad of lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers; corn. pork; mashed turnips; spinach; lettuce and celery salad; applesauce. MONDAY: wheat muffins; dish of whole wheat mush; coddled eggs.

fruit as desired; milk. soup; left-over pork; carrots; lettuce salad; stewed apricots. TUESDAY: bacon; scrambled Melba Toast; stewed raisins. or spaghetti, seasoned with butter; cooked turnips; ripe olives. steak; green peas; buttered beets; celery salad; prunes.

WEDNESpAY: omelet; waffle (browned through); prunes. soup; cooked beet tops; salad of cold, cooked asparagus. lean beef; string beans; stewed celery; combination vegetable salad; peach whip. THURSDAY: coddled eggs; toasted whole- wheat wafers; baked apple. fruit; glass of milk.

soup; broiled lamb chops; peas and 1 carrots; tomato salad. FRIDAY: eggs on Melba Toast; stewed figs. Lunch- -Whole whfat bread with butter; combination salad of lettuce, celery and cucumbers. soup; baked white fish; spinach; salad of lettuce and carrots; peaches. SATURDAY: breakfast food with milk or cream; stewed prunes.

potato; stewed celery; lettuce salad. steak with mushrooms; string beans; lettuce and olive salad; gelatin. SOUP: Peel and dice potatoes to equal 3 cups and place over fire with 3 or 4 cups of water. Cook until tender and add about 3 cups of mild or thin cream and the desired amount of chopped parsley. Serve with thin strips of Melba Toast.

If you wish to use celery instead of potatoes, you may use this recipe to make a delicious non-starchy soup. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Iron-bearing: Foods) QUESTION: Mamie Z. states: "My doctor tells me I have a mild' 'nutritional' anemia and advises that I eat more of the iron-bearing foods. I realize he is probably right in saying my diet has been incorrect as I have been eating mostly sandwiches, pie, and meat. Would you be so kind as to tell me the names of some of the fopds which arc good sources of Iron?" ANSWER: Some of the foods recommended for their iron content are: egg yolk, lima beans, peas, whole wheat, lean meat, spinach, oatmeal, dried prunes, raisins, walnuts and beef liver.

Swell) QUESTION: E. W. wants to know: "What causes my eyes to be all swollen up some mornings when I first awaken? Seem to be in pretty fair health for woman of my Is 56." ANSWER: It would be difficult to determine the exact cause of the swelling without knowing more about your case. The'swelling inny be the result of some local irritation or may possibly be duo to disease of the kidneys. I suggest that you report to your physician if the symptom continues.

the year, Captain William Leyhe of the Eagle Packet Co. had two improvised buoys laid down at the Hop Hollow crossing. Earlier in the year the'high water had kept the river steamers out of distress, but Ing of the stage made action necessary. Lester Voiles had his right arm chewed off up to the elbow when it became enmeshed in gears of machine at the Beall foundry. He had stooped over to pick up an object under the machine whan he was caught.

Washington Confident War In Europe Will Not Come This Year, David Lawrence Says (Oopyrlrht, 1938, By DivM By DAVID LAWRENCE WASHINGTON, Aug. may be that the old breeds to the recurrent crises in Europe so far as official Washington is concerned. Strange as it may seem, there Is no external appearance of apprehension over what has lately developed in connection with the Nazi demands for possession of the Polish corridor as well as If there were really going to be war in Europe there would be tension manifest here. The President would be returning to Washington. Warnings would be In process of preparation to Americans to hurry home out of the danger zones, and, altogether there would be a considerable sentiment in favor of bringing Congress back here to revise the neutrality laws.

The impression that Europe can weather this crisis as it has weathered others is becoming in grained. The feeling prevails that Great Britain has more to risk today by war than she wouk have a year or so hence when her military and naval preparations would be further along. Likewise, the skill of the British in working out diplomatic solutions of other vexing problems nas set up a sort of confidence in the capacity of the British cabinet to avert war at this time. Opponents, of course, of the Chamberlain regime will refer to any peaceful settlement as "another and already there are published reports of expected criticism if the British make concessions but it is difficult to see how war is to be averted if some concessions are not made. The Chamberlain policy has been one of deliberate procrastination in order to bring the military preparations up to such a point that the axis powers would not dare to force a war on Europe.

There is no sign that the British government has any wish to let the crisis in Europe materialize to the point of war at this time. The Danzig question is by no means unsolvable. The addition of extra demands, such as the inclusion of the Polish corridor, may be taken to mean that the Berlin government recognizes the position of the Chamberlain government, which cannot assent to the return of Danzig to Germany except as a part of a general peace program. The Hitler strategy, therefore, has been to ask for more than will be especially since it is apparent that some kind of solution will be formulated by diplomatic conference of Britain, France, Germany and Poland. The mere fact that Hitler has put out new.

demands is perhaps the best indication that a diplomatic or bargaining process is anticipated by rather than a beginning of actual hostilities. Somewhat the same attitude may be expected from Poland, whose government carihot publicly indicate a yvillingness to compose the Danzig question at this stage of the game when it is not known how far the German demands really might go. So far as the United States government is concerned, the wish of the American people for strict neutrality is being granted. There is no. evidence of pressure 'from any source upon the Washington government to involve the United States in any future war, and the myths that the President was being influenced to bring on a war in order to get himself reelected is gradually vanishing as it becomes more and more apparent here in connection with domestic events that Mr.

Roosevelt is not going to make a single move to bring about his own renom- ination. America's foreign policy is being made by Cordell Hull, secretary of state. It is a typically American policy in the sense that important decisions are made without asking any European power. Thus, the official abrogation notice to terminate the Japanese- American commercial treaty was sent without the slightest inkling to any European government. Mr.

Hull has the complete confidence of the President. The diplomats in the Department of State have constant access to the secretary and no policy of major importance is decided upon without the aid and counsel of Under-Secretary Sumner Welles and the many other experienced diplomats, who, like himself, have served under Republican as well as Democratic secretaries of state. From the activity or lack of activity here, war is not anticipated. There is always the chance of some untoward event or unlooked-for explosion which may set off the flames, but, on the whole, there is much more confidence than ever before that war will not come this year. (Reproduction Rights Reserved) SIDE GLANCES CafbraKh So They The brightest spot of an otherwise drab situation the courage and determination of youth Aubrey W.

Williams, National Youth Administrator Our principal product is Joseph B. Poindexter of Hawaii, dispelling a pineapple theory. Things have been happening too fast in Arizona for Henry to get of Arizona Supreme Court justice, explaining 49-year delay of honeymoon trip. Don't fear that President Roosevelt will run for a third term. It would be the biggest fool mistake he ever Francis E.

Townsend, old-age pension planner. I'm going home to fish, get full of chlggers and feel natural once more. I'm going to got eviler every Vive President John Nance Garner, Folks have got to get back to the old-time religion if we're going to save the world from those mad men who are getting the upper Alvin C. York, World War hero. No other way of life so much as democracy calls for intelligence, character and moral responsibility Inside the Harry Emerson Fosdlck, of New York's Riverside Church.

The President's hold on Congress is broken. Congress will determine the policies S. Senator Robert Taft, of Ohio. The truth Mr. Garner left off the practice of (playing poker) many years John Nance Garner.

The personal life of a man is one of infamy If there ii a blot on his country's Edward Smigly-Hyda, Polish army commander. "Don't be impatient, will get tired." Answers to Questions By FREDERIC J. HASKIN (Address All Communications to Haskin Bureau, Washington, D. A reader can get the answer tostant very few rays reach the eye, any question of fact by writing and at another many. This ac- The Telegraph Information Bureau, FredeTric J.

Haskin, Director, Washington, D. C. Please enclose three (3) cents for reply. Q. How many crimes are committed in the United J.

H. A. In 1938 there were 1,433,812 serious crimes committed and approximately 11,000,000 minor offenses. Q. How many steps are there in the Washington S.

F. A. There are 898. Q. How did the pole cat get its M.

G. A. Pole is from the French word poule, meaning chicken. The animal is so called because it preys on poultry. Q.

Where was Tristan und Isolde first S. H. A. The opera had its premiere in Munich on June 10, 1865, under the baton of Hans von Bulow. Q.

was the word in the Bible that was used to determine whether a person was an Ephrai- G. T. S. A. Shibboleth was the test word which the Gileadites made the Ephraimites pronounce.

As the Ephraimites could not say sh, but only as in Sibboleth, this was regarded as a sure indication of an 42,000 Ephraimites were thus detected and executed. Q. Are there any magazines that offer life-time subscriptions? M. H. A.

The National Geographic Magazine and the Readers Digest have life subscriptions. The former is through membership. Q. Does black clothing attract more heat than L. R.

A. Black substances absorb heat while white reflect it. This is demonstrated by placing two pieces of cloth, one black and the other white, on a piece of ice. When the sun shines on them it will be found that the black piece absorbs the heat and melts its way into the ice, but the white does not. Q.

What do the chain stores spend for M. R. A. In 1938 chain stores in the United States spnt approximately $200,000,000 for advertising of all kinde. Q.

Was Tolstoi, the great Russian novelist, a M. G. A. His family belonged to the old Russian nobility and he received every advantage of cultured environment. Educated by French tutors and at the University of Kazan, he gradually cultivated a contempt for academic learning.

In later years ho renounced a life of ease and for ten years labored in the fields as an ordinary workman. He refused money for his writing, subsisting on what he earned by farming and making shoes, and associated almost en tirely with the peasants. Q. Who said "Whatever is, is P. D.

A. It Is from Alexander Pope's "Essay on Man." Q. Who Introduced baseball In T. G. A.

John McGraw Is credited with having Introduced baseball in Europe and In the Orient. Q. What makes the stars K. A. The twinkling ol stars Is a rapid shaking or vibration of their light caused mainly by the turmoil Of the and itrata of different temperature! intermingling and flowing past one another.

A star's light seems come from a mere point, so when Its rays are scattered by irregular refraction, at one in- counts for the seeming changes of brightness in a twinkling star. Ordinarily the bright planets are not seen to twinkle, because of their large apparent disks, made up of a multitude of points, which therefore maintain a general average of brightness. Q. Is there a town called Lone B. D.

A. Lone Wolf is the name of a town in southwestern Oklahoma on the North Fork of the Red River between Hobart and Mangum. Q. What building wag used as the Capitol of the United States from 1790 to Congress Hall K. in Philadelphia served as the Capitol from December 6, 1790, to May 14, 1800.

Q. In referring to the press as the Fourth Estate, what are the other G. A. The clergy, nobles and commons compose the other three estates. Q.

What is P. A. It is a liqueur popular In the Baltic states, Riga being the principal point of distribution. Cummin and caraway seeds give the predominating flavor. A fine variety is known as allasch.

Kummel's alcoholic strength is about 40 per cent. Q. How many stamps and coven were postmarked at Cooperstown, New York, on June J. H. A There were more than 657,000 first-day cancellations on that date which marked the centennial of baseball.

Q. What is a dollar called in K. N. A. In Panamanian money the equivalent of the United States dollar is the silver balboa.

Q. When was condensed milk H. A. Dr. Gail Borden's experiments in condensing milk began shortly after 1851, and his first application for a United States patent was made in 1853.

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