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ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH i 'Timber of the Associated Press. (Established January 20, 1836) ALTON, MARCH 24, 1921, 2c. Per Copy. SINCLAIR CASE WILL BE PLACED BEFOREJURdRS Senate Passes WalsK Resolution, 72 to 1, with Elkins Alone Casting Negative Ballot. CASE WILL GO TO DISTRICT-COURTS Oil Man will be Cited for Contempt for Refusal to Answer WASHINGTON, p.

Sinclair was formally cited to the Senate today for contempt for his refusal to submit to further questioning by the oil committee. Senator Walsh recommended that the case lie certified to the District ot Columbia courts for grand jury proceedings. When tlio Senate began voting on Senator Walsh's resolution, senators answered aye, without regard to parts', until Senator Elklns, Republican, West Virginia, -was called. Ho voted no. The vote was 72 to 1, Senator Elklne, Republican, West Virginia, casting the negative vote.

WASHINGTON, March ni'i A. Thompson Cleveland, manager of President. Coolidgo's campaign in Ohio, was tho first witness today in the oil inquiry. The committee turned again to glories ot an "oil deal" at the Chi-' rfgo convention which nominated Harding. Preparations were com- I plctcd lo leave to tho courts the fusal of II.

K. Sinclair to testify. Before questioning Thompson I there was a brief excursion Into the ot Sinclair's contribution to the Republican National Committee i to help make up the deficit result- ins from tho 1920 campaign. Senator Spencer, Republican. Mis- jourl, said a subpoena was out for Fred TJpham, Republican national treasurer.

"I ask that we subpoena the chairman and secretary of the Democratic National Committee," said Senator Spencer. "Mr. Doheny tea- Rifled ho gave $75,000 to the Demo- iratic National Committee, while Its records show as published only "We ought to get both.aides^oC^ thcSo'matters." Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana, suggested that the Republican funds had been Investigated only so far as they were involved in, tho oil lenses. Didn't Hear Hamon Offer Senator Walsh suggested the committee defer a decision and began tho questioning of Thompson. The witness said ha did not, hear Jake Hamon, oil operator and Republican National Conimltteeman lor Oklahoma, "make a proposition any kind for tho delivery ot the Oklahoma delegation." Reading from a prepared statement, Thompson said: "I have been called to tell about a statement which Tiffin pllmore.

deputy secretary of the state of Ohio, testified before you that I -was alleged to have mado to him concerning political deals at the 1920 Republican national convention. "Mr. Gilmore said that the con rersatlon he was alleged to have had with me was upon a Pennsyl ranla railroad train leaving Chicago iliout p. Sunday after the con for Washington. When Senators Were Defied M'CORMICK TO VISIT ALTON WEDNESDAY Will be Guest of Rotary Club but will Receive Other Friends Before and After Dinner.

'RESIDENT BIERD OP C. A. COMING Will be Principal Speaker, Talking on Transportation, at Meeting when McCormick is Present. Harry Sinclair, tho oil magnate (right front), arrives at tho Senate office building In Washington for a grilling in the Teapot Dome scandal accompanied by a battery of legal advisors. In tho center is Martin Littleton, who pleaded that Sinclair be excused from testifying.

story referred to, saying that It was understood Hays would testify that oil stock was involved in the Sinclair contribution, was called, and testified O'Neill had told him Hays would testify that Sinclair had given 75,000 shares ot stock to wipe out the party deficit. Reporter Quotes O'Neill Vivian sought Hays to learn about the latter's appearance before the committee. Ho said ho found O'Neill, whom he described as "assistant to Mr. Hays in charge of the publicity." "Hays Is going to tell the committee ho got the stock," Vivian quoted O'Neill as saying. "I suppose ho got it from Harry Sinclair.

The two have been friends for years." Q'Nelll, the witness said, talked about his -principal receiving "an Income ot $40,000 a year from his aw fir.msj; Vivian 'saTd" later ho had aiteio- phone conversation witn O'Neill, before tho story was published, confirming the stock arranging for its publication without quoting Hays. Senator Stanfiold asked what 75.000 shares of Sinclair stock was worth at the time of the alleged gift, and Vivian put the figure at "potnewhere about $1,000,000." In his discussion with O'Neill, however, he.saiu the figure ot $500,000 had come up. O'Neill's said, "was false." telegram, the almost in its witness entirety M. J. Powers, Philadelphia attorney, was questioned about a story by E.

Oelachlager that Powers was to share in Teapot Dome. "I never ownod a blade of grass In Teapot Dome," Powers said. "Lies," Says Powers Powers told ot being acquainted with J. D. Darden, and admitted interest in a brewery.

"I've been accused of sending brandy to Mrs. I wan to say that's an ignominious GRIGSBY, ILL LONG TIME, DIED YESTERDAY Native of Batch town Came to Alton 22 Years Ago. Wednes day Afternoon. Abraham L. Grigsby died Sunda 23, at 11:33 o'cloc at his home, 1135 Greene street.

Abraham Grigsby, or "Abe'" a he was known to his many friends was born in Batchtown, 111., Ca houn'-coanty on March 23, 1864 There ho spent his boyhood and November 1, 1S94, he was united i marriage with Miss Catherine Eag cny. For fifteen years he was em ployed, as mail-carrier for that vicln ity. Twenty-two years ago he an his family moved to Alton, where spent tho remainder ot his life, at the Illinois an Lucr Bros. Packing Companies. Mr Grigsby has been ailing for Bom time and for the past four week has been bedfast.

During all Ihi time, although ho realized that th end was near, he was patient an uncomplaining. He has alway been a kind and loving father an mado friends whereever he went. He leaves to mourn his loss hi wife, Mrs. A. L.

Grigsby, four daugh ters. Mrs. Charles Langhorst, Mrs. A. M.

Thorpe, Lucille and Lillian Grigsby, two sons Thomas and Franklin, and one little grandson, Vincent Thorpe. Besides his own Mrs. two brothers, S. M. Grigsby ot Cal- Scnator Mcdlll McCormick will be Alton, Wednesday, it was an- lounced today by Thomas Williamson, chairman of the Republican county central committee.

Ho will be the guest ot the Rotary club at illnner at noon iimo at tho Mineral Springs Hotel. Before and after the dinner ho will meet all callers, men and women. Mr. Williamson said it is expected that Mr. McCormick be.

hercr at 11:30 o'clock, arriving from Granite City, Ho wljl bo glad to meet all callers at that time, up to the time ho is to lake dinner with the Rolariana. Fol lowing Hie dinner, which should be over by 1:30, he will again hold a reception for all callers anC will re main hero "until a little after 2 o'clock. Ho will then continue his trip in the county, departing for Edwardsville whore ho will receive callers. Mr. Williamson, as chair man of tho county central committee, asks all Republican parly con tral comwittecmou to call on Sen ator McCormick.

The visit of Senalor McCormick and his being a guest at the Rotary club dinner happens on a day when the Rotary club had another prominent man here. W. G. Blerd, who is president and also receiver for the Chicago Alton railroad. Mr.

Bterd's coming has been a mailer that has been looked foiward to for sDmo time by the chairman of the Rotary club, W. T. Louden. He had his plans all laid for Mr. Bierd to take the leading part in the meeting when he received word that Senator McCormick would bo here.

It happened that Senator McCormick too had beon invited to be the guest of the Rotary club at another meeting and Inasmuch as he is to be here Wednesday, Chairman Louden said, Senator McCormick will-make a few remarks, but Mr. Bierd will bo the principal speaker. Mr. Bierd will talk on the subject of Transportation. Ho is known as a good speaker and Is head of one ot the great railroad systems ot the United States.

His visit, hero will ho an event of considerable importance to tho Rotary club. Grand Theater Realty Tax Is In Dispute City Treasurer Otlo'Hcrmann was undecided today as to his course of action with regard to tho taxes of tho Grand theater. When ho demanded payment of tlio taxes ho was refused by John M. Pfelffon- liorger who took the position that taxes had been spread against tho theater as personal taxes. Tlie theater, ho contended.

Is real estate and the personal assessment is erroneous. The reason why the personal assessment was made, it is said, is that the theater was erected on ground that was held under Icaso and was net owned by the owners of tho theater. Mr. Pfelf- fenbcrger nays that tho theater being real estate should ho taxed as such and that It must he regarded as realty. Tho city treasurer.

Mr. Herman, conferred with the county treasurer, William Martin, this morning and ho was advised to proceed against the properly by levying on it and taking charge. Mr. Pfelffen- bp.rgcr Bald that if this is done ho will get out an injunction to to.alt before the sale can take place. Manager W.

M. Sauvage, who for the present is operating the theater under a leaso with privilege ot buying, disclaimed any responsibility for payment of the lax as he did not have charge of the property last April when the asssesment was made, and did not assume the taxes for the year. The clty'treasurer Is preparing to close his tax collecting tomorrow night. He had a small collection Saturday and there was very little being received today, so it is assumed there wHl be only a small amount collected tomorrow. Those who have, not paid their real estate taxes, It is assumed, are prepar- Ing to pay them to the county treasurer at Edwardsvillo later on.

LOWER PRICES BEING SOUGHT ON BIG JOBS Remodelling of City Hall Is Serious Subject to be Brought Before Committees This Evening. REDUCTION SEEN IN PAVING COST Mayor has Interview with Material Supply Concerns and Also with Buyers of Bonds. Tlio city council coihmlttco with Iho advisory committee named by Mayor Bible lo bring before the council plans for remodelling tV.e city hall will hold a this ivening and will discuss the policy be recommended to the city council. One suggestion that may ho made that tho plans be proceeded with as drawn and that the people be ask- to authorize the spending ot additional money on the city hall. It would bo necessary it this is done to submit another bond issue proposal, In the opinion of some who liavo discussed the matter and trust to the will of the people to authorize Lhe expenditure of more money for the city hall Improvements.

Another proposal is that so long as the remodelling ot the city hall family ho leaves one sister, W. Ttainey, of Kansas City, "I did not go to Washington from tho convonlion. I took the New York Central train, known a the Century Limited, on Sunday, to Cleveland, "While on the train I met Mr. C. IB.

Stanley and wife and John Price land wife, all of Cleveland. I en- lEaRed In conversation with them I most ot tho time. When I was not Ifrith (hem I was visiting with a prominent steel manufacturer who Idlfcussed wllh me tho outlook for "I do not recall seeing Mr. Oil- Imoro on tho train, and I did not a conversation with him with subject referred to htm at place or time. "I became, acquainted with Mr.

lake Hamon after he arrived In for the convention. I dla Hot hear him make a proposition of Jany kind to Senator Harding or his liasoelaten, for the delivery ot the delegation. Denies Land Charge "As to the oil lands.that Mr. Gil- Imoro siiKgesls that I waa Interested lie, perhaps in Southern Colitornia, jl dcsii-u to say that have never jowned or been Interested in any estate outside ot Ohio and Mia- I have not at any time an interest In any oil leases 1 land purporting to. contain oil.

1 navo never owned 6 share ot oil slock." "When did jyou first learn Mr. I Huniiug would bo nominated?" Sen- anked. "I learned late In tho evening prior 0 t)lo nomination," Mr. inompson began, "that the dead- wk was hopeless and that Mr. warding would bo given additional He said he did not know Attorney General Daugherty.

Senator asked if Powers had not said he was engaged In raising $40,000 for a Teapot Dome lease. "That is" a mean and contemptible life," said Powers. The men to whom -ho was alleged to have mado tho statement were named by Senator Walsh, as Michael Circelll and Charles Colschlager. powers said Cihcelli was "a man Who is trying to make a living without working," while Oelschlager was an nrohitcct who hasn't made much progress. Circelll testified of meeting Powers In the office of Oelschlnger in 1920.

and Oklahoma, Perry and a Grisby host relatives and friends. Two brothers and one sister have preceded him in death. To Discuss Club Drive. The Alton Auto Club committee which will bo in charge of the drive for members, will meet tonight wllb members ot the Executive Committee to discuss plans for the drive. The drive will be.

held from April 10 to 20. it was argued, encouraged restricted production. Sinclair'o pipe line contract, supplementary to tho Teapot Dome leaso llsclf, Tarhell said, "had a lot M'ADAMS TELLS GREAT RESULTS OF ADVERTISING Telegraph's Business" Manager Cites Instances in National Field to Show Growing Power. Concrete examples to show tho value of national advertising were cited today to members ot the Ki wanis Club by John D. MeAdams business manager ot the Telegraph at 'today's luncheon at the Mineral Springs.

The object of advertising on a national scale, Mr. MeAdams said, fs lo keep before the public an idea and to keep the impression of that idea at a certain level. An article cannot be advertised constantly and a demand created for it, and advertising then slopped, because it Ihe idea is not kept before the public, demand soon will die. He told the story of Postum. The creator of Postum sent sanjples to all wholesale grocers and the grocers sent Hi Mil back.

Then Mi'. Post adi'crtiscd and soon was unable to Uemaml. He died worth inillljiu and his successor still is He told also of the washing powder company that flvcTycaVs" a'nT i decided to refrain from advertising In the Sunday school for fifty years, hc money as "melon cut. There arc six, including Mrs. Mat- They did.

Another washing proper- thews, who have had perfect records allon. just then making -its appear- for ovcr 21 years and they are to be sot the business, and tlie first given some special mark of apprc- 1 powder never Eighty-Six Have Perfect Attendance Records Next Sunday will be Recognition Sunday at the First Presbyterian Sunday school and a special program has been prepared for the morning. A class of eighty-six persons, all members of the Sunday school, will receive recognition for perfect records of attendance covering year more. In tlilu list having perfect attendance record Is one, Mrs. Lucimia Matthews, who has maintained a perfect record for twenty Traffic Cop Sees Rain of Booze Bottles Fred Blair, of Shawnectown, was halted yesterday by Speed Cop Lin Larrjson for overrunning a boulevard stop.

Immediately Blair began unloading Bomo bottle of hootch ho had In the car. hrrnktng them on the pavement, lie arrested and when ho was being taken Into custody a Colts revolver wan found lying at his feet. The officer demanded to know if It was his gun and Blair denied ownership. Another man with him disclaimed ownership too, so tho'revolver was taken In charge by the policeman. Blair svas charged with scattering glass on tho street.

He admitted ho had booze with him but said he bought it for his own use. SHURTLEFF WINS PLAGE IN NORTHCENTRAL Is Accorded Recognition in Association of Col- 1 ri i leges and Schools. Secondary At the recent meeting of the North Centrfl Association of Colleges and secondary schools hold In Chicago last week, tho application of Shurlleff College for membership along the lines proposed in the plans in tlle Association was approved and tho college was voted iuto the membership of the Association. It is needless (o say that President Potter was delighted with tho action, and conies home feeling very much pleased with the new recognition that has come to Shurtlcff College. As Ibis is the best known agency for will cost over $100,000, the old build- Ing be torn down and a new one erected In its place.

One contracting firm which bid on tho city hall improvements says there Is much ir. the way ot argument against any effort to preserve any part of the old building, looking at it from the pofnt of the constructor. The Telegraph was told that it would bo Impossible to straighten up the lines of the building whete leaning has put the structure out of plumb and that the building In some respects would defy efforts along that line. On the other hand there must be considered the manifest preference of the public for the preservation of the old city hall as near along the lines It now has as possible. Tho contracting firm from which Ihe interview was obtained today suggested that a new two stories high could bo built, using the old foundations, at a cost a tuflc $3,000 GIFT IS HANDED ASTOKEN 'TOFRJARRENT Departing Priest Presented with Check as Symbol of Good Feeling on Part of Alton People.

LITTLE ORPHANS MAKE PRESENTATION Popular Priest, who has Been Named Chancellor of Diocese, Says Farewell to Old The ricv. Father M. A. Tarrent, who ha been transferred from thn old Cathedral at Alton to the post of chancellor of Springfield diocese, was given a rousing scmloff last nlglit by tlio members of his old parish, SS. Peter's and Paul's church, on the eve of his departure from Alton.

As a testimonial of their esteem they had collected 50,000 which was given to the departing priest. It was tho gift of nis friends both in and out ot (ho church and the earnest wish was entertained by some that he would supply hlmsnlt with an automobile put of the money, a convenience he has never had except as ho borrowed the use of one. from some ot ms numerous friends. The recipient of the gift In accepting it. made the statement that it was the money lie had over had in his wholp an 1 tho standardizing secondary schools ot in colleges and the middle west, its recognition carries with it a great deal of influence, and membership in tho Association is very much to be deslral.

The local college has been for some years on the list of recognized colleges in the State ot Illinois, and its graduales have been granted high school certificates without examination. It is also recognized by the University of Illinois, and that institution of offering it to a scholarship with a stipend ot per year and exemption from all fees. According recently, maile less than what the remodelling of ot 'the Association, al ciatlon. The' remaining sixty-five will receryo diplomas or seals on diplomas already presented to them in years gone by. The superintendent, 0.

S. Stowcll, is planning for a very interesting occasion. The service will be Held in the main church auditorium and will begin at 9:30 o'clock. Mr. Stowell suysi he believes tho number to participate in this Recognition Day is the largest of any class in the years this practise has been observed at the First Presbyterian Sunday school.

How California orange growers created a demand for their "product was described. When there was over-production, they advertised "an orauRO a day keeps tho doctor away." Tho result, demand greater than production. Raisin men did the same thing. the old structure will cost. It always costs more to remodel an old building extensively than to do new work to the same extent, because of the chances which must be taken by a contractor.

Seeking Lower Paving Prices. Another mailer which Is to be. given serious consideration Is get-1 Shurtloff's ting lower prices on the proposed vcrt paving contracts. Material supply concerns arc being appealed to for better prices that will enable tho city to proceed with a great improvement campaign. It was sai'd loday that arrangements tould be made to get better prices on the bonds to be issued on applying for admission must have endowment in 1925, and $500,000 in 192G-'27.

This means that Shurtleft must have $400,000 by this time next year, and $500.000 by at least the same time in 1927, as is the case with all other col leges In the Association. Since Endowment is a little it is necessary that at least $.10.000 must, be added during the coming year and thus bring the Endowment up to $400,000. It must BO he wished that jiad been given to him sooner, friends licro. The crowd had. been assembled since long before 7 o'clock.

There bad been no announccmnt made of the meeting to bo held at Smtlding auditorium last night except'at. tho various crvices in the old Cathr- dral, where Fr. Tarrent preached said bis It was realized that announcement were yesterday morning and farewell to the people he served 'or twenty years. It 'a general fTCJ tl made there would be'such a crowd there would be no room for the people of his own parish, and (hern were not many present outside ot the parish, though Fr. Tarrent is' personally popular all ovcr the city The work of raising the fund had been going on all of last week and yesterday it was found that the had touched the mark.

officer ot the meeting. HO had been selected a little more than an Hour bofor the meeting opened to Hour before the meeting opened to with a row of chairs and at tho Hour set for the opening of the program, after a musical program by the Six Kcllpys, (lie proccBS'on ol local priests marched in and took their seats. With them were representatives of various organizations were to havo their part In the farewell. Mayor Elble was one ot the party to express his official 'regrets over the departure gl Fr. Tar- account of public improvements, so fur authorized and there Is a possibility that it mav he possible to get from fl5 to for bonds, where as it was told that-only 82 had been Toward Ibis goal the pledge of the 'street paving i er Education Board of $133,333 is already in progress by which is hoped one million dollars for dowiiicnt will be subscribed or iu cash for its Centennial in 1927.

offered for tho Elm bonds. Mayor Elble was hopeful today that he would he able to gel some better bills for work in Alton as he wants to go aliead with his Rreat project of streets improvements. Dcmolay Members Attend Church Services Tho members ot the Uemolay chapter were guests of honor ycs- tfTduy at the morning service the Congregational church. The pastor, Kcv. ,1.

C. Townscnd had Interesting Case U. rto I v.i nil in JUI Did Powers speak ot an Interest of gu) monoy jn jt rB ar( ii oss of in Teapot Dome which he was tak- day with tho object of Strong llcthor ho C0llltl develop The witness was excused iHurimm Lndd read a telegram 'wai T. O'Neill of Will Hays' of- Hi New York, denying ho had n( lthorlzetl newspaper ihuu-i. F.

Sinclair had given National Committee ommee Ji! lros of Sinclair oil stock. A Vlv roportcr lll New York Tlmea, who wrote for ing'wilh Col. Darden?" asked Senator Walsh. 'Yes," was tho reply. Bowers told him, ho said, lhat Darden had contributed $225.000 to the Republican camPiiR'm nmd.

BBlif that ho and Col. Darden what came out ot the dome." "Thoy could pipe a line lo Ihe Gulf of Mexico out of this," he said, after readiug tho terms of the lease "and still make, a good thing out of it." He declared that "supposedly Innocent clause" gave Sinclair "a per- no mini n.t»v ituvjvuir wiuuov; a oilman a jicj- and aohn McGliun were contempiai; petusl contract to carry all of the Ing a big deal on Teapot Dome. Cidcelll went on. Powers claimed great influence In Washington. Cicclll said ho was "pleading jwors for a payment to hid of but that Powers insisted he with Powers $0000, was "a little hard lip because he had to raise $40.000 for Teapot Dome." Tho had been paid to Powers on a whiskey deal, he said, to "pay taxes" on 150 barrels ot whiskey.

$40,000 For Lease Oelschlagor testified Towers say that ho and Dai den, McGHnn and two others were to put up $40,000 each toward a lease ot TheaTpower said Darden had contvlbutod $200,000 to tho nepubli- can national campaign," ho added Torbell, an oil inan, wa'i questioned by Senator Walsh about an article be wrote about Dome, saying tho lease to SlnclaU "was. not in tho public Interest. Tho article pointed out that no cash bonus was In tba Icaso, and said that terms "astonish tha by tho iippni'ont great alto ot the royalty provided. government royalty oil from Wyoming." Tarboll sakl that after'gettlng Interested In tho Tonpot Dome lease he took an Interview to Tho Associated Press In New York, but they turned it down, and ho' took it to tho New York Times, Kendrick asked why tho Associated Presfi did not uso his interview. "Thoy said they had too many friends tin both sides," Tarbell asserted.

"That was, tho general manager in tho New York office. I Just went ovur there to get that. I told him It might bo on record some time." C. C. Chase, son-in-law of Albert H.

Fall, declined to answer questions by the ol(, committee on the ground that it might tend to incriminate him. Prico McKInney, Cleveland, had testified that Chase visited blm at his home to ask him to say that ho had mado the famous $100,000 loan to Fall. After approving the'recommenda- tion that Harry F. Sinclair be cited for contempt, the committee ad- jourued until tomorrow. On in City Court An interesting case was on trial In the City court today before a jury, in which William Turk was seeking to recover $1,000 from Harry Glssal, paid as first payment on a place on Belle street, the old Ilch home, and tho deal was not completed.

Tho plaintiff contends that he bought the place, paying $1,000, on tho condition that ho was to receive the first payment back if ho did not go through with the dcnl. The defendant denies this claim and says that Mr. Turk took possession of the phicc, harvested Home ot the crops, decided ho did not want the place and did not mako the balance ot tho payments. An unusual feature, of the cttse was that David Ilch, one ot tho heirs to the Ilch estate wan ono of the men called on tho petit Jury to try this caso iiiul ho made known the fact that ho had beon interested in the property before. ever, Mr.

MeAdams said. Victor Volz was in charge of to- meeting. The attendance awarded to tho person who could name twelve advertising illustrations, went lo Edwin Jacoby and T)r. H. D.

Swain. The prize happened to be six pairs of sox, so thev were divided. Harry Sackett ifad tho booster assignment, and chose Harold Hoefert. John Harkless reported for the committee on cduca- and urged baseball nnd vollov tion bnll a committee was named to form baseball team. On the committee are Jack Uutter.

Harkless, Dr. J. W. Coloman. Dr.

II. D. Swain and Jhon C. Evans. can be counted.

The authorities of Shurtleft College, therefore, have a heavy burden ahead of them, but in spite of it this will give great encouragement, lo the present campaign that is being waged by Dr. CUyron W. llayiies iu Ihe northern part of the State. In order to he admitted to the approved list of tho Association an Inspector is sent to the College applying for membership. The inspector who eame to Shurtleft was President Edward C.

Elliot, of Purdue I'uircrslty. As Purdue is one -fff tlie foremost technical colleges morning service and he had pro-I'" country, it was very gratify- pared a sermon which was '-hat the application of Shnrtleff applicable to them on the College should be sponsored by "Tho Meaning ot Fraternity." The Bormou followed a good musical program in which the choir participated. About sixty members of tho IJpmolay were prc-senl, also some members of tho fraternity then continue, its efforts and have $500,000 by 1927. I rent had been one of the ad- Theso requirements fit iu well! Bt serving to select with the present plans and goals ot llle city, hall remodelling. the local college, because a campaign The meeting was called to order 1..

L. t. by Mr. Hudde in a short speech and be presented Rev. Fr.

E. L. Spaid- who had been a resident ot tho same houso with Fr. Tarrent lor twenty years and had been his mniPdlate superior in all that time. IT.

Spalding. in a touching address, tunned Fr. Tn.rrent "a good and said that his presence here'had messed tho parish ho had served Mayor Elble was called upon npxt to express his sentiments us mayor of the city and he told of nis feelings over seeing Kr. Tarren; leave Alton. Ho expressed it in some verse he had written for the occasion and which he read to tho assembly.

Miss Helen Yeothan sang two numbers, accompanied bv Miss Knthcriuo Dickinson. Miss Kalhcrinc Barrett wan presented to express the. good wishes and appreciation of the Young Ladies' Sodality of the Old Cathedral and following her Leo under whose organization Mr. TUwnscnd spoke oy the patronage tliu is conducted. boys Uev.

prln- Prcsidcnl Elliot of that fjnivcrsitv. Ed Putze Undergoocs Surgical Operation Edward 1'iilzi 1 Hhsistnnt assessor, is had; Inline from Rochester. wont to have a surgical whcro he operation performed on his log. ciplcs of tlio the boys) Though Mr. Putro'lias brave'lv voproscnteil.

Me talked on the Vandal Damages Will Kramer's Car William Kramer to the chief of police of some nmllcuotis mischief dono to his new N'ash cur while ho had it parked hint night near the Princess theater. Mr. Kramer discovered that Homeonu, wlllie he was not nromid, IIRH used a brick to bailer (bo fender of the cur ami to knock off the tall light, Tho auto marked with duxt from tho brick that had boon used lo bf.tlcr His machine. teams. He reported so well I subject of tho jewels in the crown 'of Youth and among other points on which tlie speaker dwelt wus Unit of tolerance for the religious beliefs of others.

Ho could not sec any consistency in anyone professing to a follower of the toach- iiifiK (if Christ who ontoi- talned any reeling of hatred in- Intolerance for tlio religious belief of others. Road Facts For Motorists Distance from Alton to Springfield, via. Edwardsville, 'Jfi miles. Distance to Chicago from Alton, via, lilouinlngton and Springfield, miles. Distance to Chicago from Alton, via Danville and Springfield, 3'JS miles.

Distance to Chicago from Alton, vln Pcorla aud LaSalle and Spring- Held. 351 miles. To Chicago via Springfield, and Blooinington, is 87 miles shorter than the Danville route, and 60 miles shorter than tho Pcorla route, but owing to the bad connections north ill Sprlnglleld to connect, with Itloomliigloii and tlio mipaved flections from to Spring Valley, Ottawa uml tho Dunvlllo roulo recommended at tho prrRont. Automdblln Club. Class Initiation for the Dcmolay, Thursday Thorn will larnc elass initiation by tlui members of the L- inolity chapter Thursday evening at the Temple" on Stnlo street.

petitions luivn been received by Iho order of late nnd tlio.se have ben held f(ir (lie class tinned to work at his job, he has done it under it handicap of much pain and inconvci.iencp. Finally he wen: to the Mayo Brothers sanl- turi an to have an examination made and if developed that he had a great abscess In his leg which had caused had swelling. The surgeon took about two (lunrlnrs of pus out of the leg and Mr. Putzc came hack homo much improved. Funeral of June Mario Searlcs Funeral services for Juno Marie Seurli-H, Infant daughter (it Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Searlcs of Oakland, were held yesterday afternoon at 'Z o'clock from Presbyterian church. 1,. (llbsiin officiated. the First Itcv.

Edward Tho body will Initiation; which will lie mado 11' kept In Alton until the roads to big event with the Deniohivs. All Newborn, become passable. members of ilia atomic fraternity worn invited to attend. Following the dpgroc work refrrslimonts will bo served ami social tlmo will be enjoyed. Telegraph, Alum paper.

Weather Forecast Partly cloudy tonight uml tomorrow; not much ein lemppi- utiirp; the lowest, lonlj'lit will he above freezing. Interment, will bo in the East New- hern cemetery. Funeral of Alex Richmond. The body of Alex Ulchmond was taken to yesterday for burial. Short services were cnn- din-led hero Saturday nl'toruuou bv Hev.

M. W. Twlng. It. lloMcn ot Chicago, spent Sunday his mother, Airs.

Chun, lloldcn of IhlB city. xpokc for the Young MOD'S Sodality l-harles Helbold, spoke for tlio pupils In the parish school John 1-'. MctJiunis, had beon ricked to niiilcn tho chief talk of the evening, expressing in graceful terms the regret of everyone over tho departure of Fr. Turrnnt and paying fitting tribute to tlio friendship hold for him by the people ho was leaving to take, up new duties. In closing he.

tokl of the 'girt which was to be made and said tluit the gift would he tendered by somo of whom Fr. Tarrent loved the most. This opened the way for the Introduction of two ot tlie orphans. tiny lots, who were brought in and ono of them handed him hlR envelope containing the check and a letter of appreciation. Fr, Tarrenl equal to the oe- o.asion.

With perfect self control lin responded, lie told his hearers he would like to he priest and a citizen and a friend tin ho had i doKoribed. "It is the most money I ever had In my life. I wish yon had given mo sooner KO I could spend it among yon." lie said he hud found Alton a good iihce to live, a broad minded city, place he had received cooperation generously. lie told of his Krutiiude to all who had heeii Rood to him ami ho welcomed all of ilium to Springfield to see him. That closed (ho meeting.

morning Fr. Tarnmt departed Springfield to inuku home. his for North Side Entertainment At Crowe'r, Hall. A concert will ho given liy tho North Siclt' Choir and at Crowe'a hall on Stale itnit Wed. nesday evening, March instead of 0,1 the church,.

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