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PAGE TWO ALTON EVSNINQ TELEGRAPH cl all CO in Three Taken For Quizzing In Robberies Woman And Two Men to Be Questioned At East St. Louis Upper Alton News Third Man Sought One Posed as Window Washer Had Young Daughter A man who carried rags and sought work as a window washer was one of the trio arrested here at the request of St. Clalr County authorities, who wanted them for questioning In a series of robberies. Clyde Watson. John Urble, alias Miller, and Margaret Stone were the three arrested.

Watson and Urbie were picked up here by Sergeant Uhle and Patrolman Laughlin of the Alton police, and the woman was taken by deputies outside the city limits. Watson and Urble had been living In a flat near Broadway and Henry street, the former having kept residence there for about five months, according to police. Ur- ble was a more recent arrival. Watson posed as the window washer. Urble Is the father of a young daughter, who has been placed in the custody of Mrs.

Hallam, county probation officer. Acording to information given the police by East St. Louts authorities, Urbie had been separated from his wife, who had sought to regain the child. Search for the child led to the circulation of reports of a kid- naping or hiding out here by kidnapers. This was found to be untrue, however.

The two men, and a third who is being sought, were wanted for questioning In a series of robberies, East St. Louis police told Sergeant Uhle. Memorial For H. S. Baker to Be Held in City Court Domestic Affairs Occupy Greater Part of Day's Session Methodlsto to Observe Father's Day At the Main Street M.

church tomorrow services will be held In recognition of Day The Cllfl Circle li sponsoring the service they will provide transportation for any fathers who are unablt to walk to the church. In evening the Epworth League, with the assistance of some from the church, are presentlne pageant, "Beside The Temple." 48 characters will be in oriental costume and scenery will be used. for PanJIne Ksnffman. A group of voun? persons held wiener roast Thursday evening in honor of Pauline Kauffman of St. Louis who is spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs.

Lillian Kauffman on Delmar avenue. Miss Kauffman is studying nursing at a St. Louis hospital. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Lena Gibson in Godfrey township.

Those attending were Howard Karns, Oltra Weaver, Mr. f.nd Mrs. Otto Kauffmsn, Terry Kauffman, Theresa Collins. Ruby Kauffman, Carl Handler. Pauline Kauffman and Jimmte Anderson.

BapUst Picnic Wednesday. The picnic which the Baptl.it church gives annually for the church school will be given Wednesday in the vallfty at Rock Spring Park. The recreation department will be In charge of games and the picnic supper will be provided by the adult classes. Return Home. Mr.

and Mrs. William Petrt, who were married a week ago and who have been spending their honeymoon with relatives in Missouri and Kentucky, returned to Alton last evening. They have taken up their residence with the bride's mother. Mrs. Mercer, at 841 Fullerton street.

Mr. and Petro were married Friday at the residence of the Rev. A. P. White on Thomas avenue.

Mrs. Petrt was before her marriage Miss Mae Whlttaker. Milton Putor to Preach at Pana The Rev. A. P.

White, pastor of Milton Baptist Church, will go to this evening where he will preach as a supply pastor in the pulpit of the First Baptist Church. During his absence his own church will be supplied by Dr. G. M. Potter In the morning and the Rev.

J. M. Warner of the First Baptist Church In the evening. Entertain on Father's Birthday Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Jones of Walnut street held a family gathering at their home last evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of their father, Jesse Jones of Brown street. In addition to the Elmer Jones and Jesse Jones families there were present Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones and daughter of Rockville, who arc visiting here. Unity Club Program A program will be given at the.

Union Baptist Church tomorrow aftenoon the, Fed- Milton School for an outln? last Monday and It was while there he fell. The break occurred below the elbow. North Alton entertained Mr, and Mrs. Paul Eott entertained 30 pupils of am! Junior high schools last evening on the lawn at their home in Delmar Heights, In honor of their son. Paul, a pupil of McKinley.

The gathering was arranged as farewell, being the last day of the school term. Principal D. Crabtree of the Delmar-McKinley Scheols acted as chaperone. During the evening the playing of various games were enjoyed and at 10 o'clock refreshments were served by Mrs. Pott.

PerkoftaU The Misses Lucille and Mamie Herring have returned to Carrollton after a visit, -at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Witt on Elm street. Mr. and Mrs, Paul Wet-senfJuh have returned to their home on Logan street -after a visit with friends in Jerseyvllle.

Miss Kate Cooney. has gone to CarllnviUe where she will visit over the week-end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William Waterf eld of Virginia, 111., are guests at the- home of Mr.

and Mrs. Lee Means on Groveline street. Mr. and Mrs, Dan Wicker, after a several days' visit. at the home of Mr.

and. Mrs. L. Vaughn on State street. have returned to their home -In 8t, Louis.

Harry Fields, after an extended visit with relatives in Philadelphia, has returned to his home InGerson Addition. He made the trip, by motor. H. H. Lattlner and son John of Groveline street have gone to Carllnvllle where they will visit over Sunday with relatives.

A. D. McKenrie, who for the past season has been teacher of history and science at McKinley School, following closing of the school term yesterday returned to his home in Vienna, 111. Prank Schmidt, for the past several weeks a victim of illness at his home on Rozler street, while still confined to -his home continues to improve slowly. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Wells have returned to their home in Otter- vllle after a visit at the home of Mrs Lillian Kauffman on Delmar street. Wheat Prices At All Time Bottom Hearing Set June 22 on U. A. Paving Notices Sent to Property Owners on Business Area Project Job To Cost $21,038 More Than $5000 Will Be Borne By the State Notices were mailed late Friday from the of the secretary of the Board of Local Improvements calling a hearing for 1:30 p.

m. next Wednesday, June 23, on the College and Washington avenue business district paving improvement. The project Is the second In Alton on a state route for which the state division of highways has proved plans In expectation of paying a share in the construction cost. Estimated cost of the Upper Alton business district project as given in the certificate of City Engineer Rutledge Is $21,038.09, this figure Including special costs of $1737.09. Exact share of the state highway, division in the cost of the work cannot be accurately computed until a.

contract price for the work Is set. City Engineer Rutledge stated however, that the state is to pay $4851.89 on the construction of the state route traffic lane, and also will furnish to the contractor 880 barrels of early setting cement, the cement to be delivered at East Alton from C. B. railroad. In addition, the state also will pay a share of the cost of cutting back the sidewalks where the streets are to be widened along the highway extensions.

Remove Car Track. City 'Judge Yager today set next Saturday morning at 10 a. m. as the time of a memorial service by members of the Alton Bar Association for H. S.

Baker, whose death occurred early this week in his fiftieth year of practice of his profession. As a committee to draw suitable resolutions to be spread on the court docket, Judge Yager appointed E. J. Verlle, Gilson S. Brown and W.

P. Boynton. Action of Judge Yager with respect to the death of Mr. was taken during the court session today. Much of the court session was taken up by arguments on a mo-1 fSJK his the time in Alton Ihe program consists son; invocation by a visiting pastor; reading, Mrs.

Ann McAllister; solo, Miss Elizabeth Keen; history of the.Unity Club, Mrs. Anna Gil Its Johnson; solo, Mrs. Violet. Berry; sermon, the Rev. B.

Allard Smith and remarks by tbe president, Mrs. E. Jackson. No admission will be charged but an offering will be taken at the close of the program. Julia E.

Mitchell Dies Julia E. Mitchell, who on June 8 suffered a cerebral CHICAGO, June 18 prices established new all-time bottom recards todiy, showing of 4 cents a bushel Inside of a month, more than 20 Low levels reached. were face of one of the shortest crops of domestic winter wheat the United States had ever had. Farm board opponents asserted that wheat would be selling at $1 a bushel were it not that the board's died yesterday afternoon at the home of her i Parker, 2208 ago returned a verdict In favor of Mrs. Perkins.

The motion for a tel at surplus Buying. had discouraged foreign Receipts 25 cars, Corn 34; Oats 28. Wheat closed nervous, H-ltt below yesterday's finish, corn H-H up, oats H-W advanced, and provisions unchanged to a rise of 10 cents. Chicago Cash Grain. i i to Alton tomorrow from St.

Louis Richard Hammons a negro child, ln action to the sister, she is aged two years and six months, was survlved by an aged mot her, Mrs adopted under a court order today Marv Rollins by Walter artd Olivia Wright. 1 of the child was changed to Walter Charles Wright. One divorce was granted, Ethel Schallenberg from George Bchal- nberg on actions of cruelty. wu MW UMW V4 Mrs. Schallenberg was awarded wner she will make her home.

To Homa ta Mrs. Helen Campbell, who for weeks en vWUng ner Rev. 'John N. Morri- at his home on Clawson left this noon tor Boston custody of their child. City Treasurer Joins Air Circus Leo J.

Struif, city treasurer and licensed transport pilot In ex ft offlclo and recreational capacity, 3 yesterday joined with a number of i flying acquaintances in organizing -K the Red Eagle Air Circus. The group plans to stage air- plane exhibition In cities all over to this area, and will open Sunday In tj: Glllesple. The following Sunday. the Circus will move to Jerseyvllle, and early in July will stage an exhibition here. Parachute jumps, Ol formation and stunt flying are planned; also passenger flights.

Those with whom Struif is as- soelated are Ray Johnstone and TJJ William Llndley of St. Louis and la- Harry Evans of Alton. Johnstone learned to fly under Strulf's Instruction. Because of the organization of the Red Eagle group, Struif will discontinue making passenger flights from Godfrey at this time. He will be with the flying group each Sunday and holiday.

Mrs. Campbell has been living at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and she is taking up her residence in the East where she may be nearer her kin. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones of CHICAGO, June 18 No.

2 red 49 Vi; No. 1 hard No 1 yellow hard No. 2 mixed CORN No. 2 mixed 31 No. 1 yellow 31 No.

2 yellow 31H-H; No. 3 yellow No. 4 yellow No. 2 white 31H. OATS No.

2 white No. 3 white No. 4 white sales. TIMOTHY CLOVER Chicago Grain Futures. June 18 RockvUle, are spending several days at the home of their cousin, Elmer Jones on Walnut street.

Mrs. Charles Goring and son, Maurice, have returned from Lawrence. where relatives. they July old July new Sep. old Sep.

new Dec. July Sep. Dec. July The Improvement contemplates that the street car tracks In College avenue east of Washington will be removed on the route of the Improvement, bus service to be substituted for the trolley cars. On Washington avenue, the I.

T. Transportation Co. Is to pay the" cost of the work within its a 7-foot width with the exception of the top surface of brick.This Is the' same arrangement; set up with regard to the downtown business district repaying improvement. The paving project is in two sections. Complete reconstruction of the pavement Is proposed for Washington avenue from the north line of Edwards the north line of College, and for College from the west line of Main to the west line of Washington, this being the highway route.

On college from Wash- Inton' west to Scovell street, paving of strips to widen the street on each side is proposed, the new pavement to correspond to the old. The pavement on Washington ana College on the' route of the highway extensions is to be of 7-inch concrete with edges thickened to 0 Inches. The new pavement where College will be widened between Washington and Scovell will be of brick on a 6-inch concrete. base. To Widen Tracks.

Widening Is proposed In all streets embraced in the project. College avenue. City Engineer Rutledge said today will be widened to 51 feet'. Washington will be widened to feet as far south as the laundry property, and from that point to Edwards will be 43 feet wide. 'This involves cutting variable 'amounts from the sidewalks.

Cutting only about a half foot from each curb will be necessary where the Washington pavement Is to be widened to 43 feet, he said. This width allows 20 feet for the state traffic lanes, 7 feet for the car track, and standard 8-foot parking spaces at the curbs. Oh College west of Washington to Scovell, It Is proposed to widen 9 feet on the southerly side of the present pavement, and 12 feet on Farmer Labor Wants Huey Long Fot President OMAHA, June 18, M. Bump, chairman ot the Farmer- Labor party's executive committee today announced the group hat dropped Colonel Prank E. Wetib, of 8an Francisco as its presidential candidate, and the cornmlttee has offered his place oh the ticket to Senator Huey Long, Louisiana Democrat.

Rarrop said the committee took action against the when its members became con- blnced he Is in secret service man and "a spy for Hoover." "We think Long will accept," aald Rarrop. "He seems to favor our platform and he has said he would support the Farmer-Labor candidates at the election." NEW ORLEANS, June 18, Senator Huey P. Long refused to ny today whether he would accept the presidential candidacy offered by Farmer-Labor party leaders at Omaha, but asserted he considered the offer "an endorsement of my stand for the nomination of Prankl'n D. Roosevelt by the Democratic party." "Of course every one knows I am committed to the support of Governor Roosevelt, and it he Is nominated by the Democratic party, I as sure that the Farmer-Labor vote, which is willing to support me for president, will fall In line solidly behind Roosevelt," Long said. Plan Farm Bureau July 4 Celebration EDWARDSVILLE, June 16, W.

May, local farm adviser, was one of IS leaders who attended the called meeting Friday hi Decatur at which Senator Raln- ey's bill for the stabalizlng of grain prices and farm relief was discussed and highly commended. The decision was made at this state wide meeting for every county to hold a July 4th celebration. The purpose of tlfese picnics will be to create unity among the farmers, to obtain their whole-hearted suupprt, and to commemorate the organizing of the first Farm Bureau In the State 20 years ago. A rneetlng of interested members will be held this evening in the Farm Bureau offices to formulate plans for this celebration. Because of this latest development, all tax conferences in the state- have been conceled until after July 4, The all-day meeting that was to be held in St.

Boniface hall June 21 for the purpose of discussing local taxation has been Postponed. The date of the meet- Ing has not been set, but will be announced later. Dt. Butler Will Try To Upset Plank Plans Repudiation of Damp Provision in G. 0.

P. Platform For New England Says Area Can Be Held For Hoover By Reversal Personal Notes from Nearby Towns NEW YORK, June 18, New York World-Telegram today states that Nicholas Murray Butler who led the light lor a repeal plank In the Republican national platform, will lead a movement to bring about repudiation by New England and Middle Atlantic Republican state conventions of the plank finally adopted in Chicago. It he succeeds, Dr. Butler said, President Hoover may have "a sporting chance" of re-election. If he fails, he predicted, the Republican party will over the dam." Adoption of the present plank by the Republican National Contention in Chicago wag described by Dr.

Butler as "the most shocking exhibition of patronage control of a convention since 1872, when Ulysses S. Grant won his second nomlna- tlon." "I saw an Interesting analysis in a Cleveland newspaper, which showed that, eliminating the southern delegations, we had ft majority. One of the most gratifying Incidents was the -fact we had five of the IS votes from Maine, the pioneer prohibition state." Dr. Butler did not Indicate any Intention on his own part to bolt, but he adjured the Democrats to "submerge private feuds and nominate their wisest man." "The great trouble," Dr. Butler added, "is that the Democrats have an almost credible habit of running their train off the track just as it gets near the station." Vermont Leader -Speaks; RUTLAND, June 18, Walter Fenton, chairman of the McDonald has returned to his home fffter visiting relatives in Decatur.

Mrs. James Venehal and children spent Friday In St. Louis. William Lash of Tydeman avenue visited relatives In Assumption Wednesday. Mrs.

C. H. Dtehl and daughter, Miss Dorlne spent Friday in St. Louis. Mr.

and Collins have moved their residence from Thomas street to Second street. Philip "Wlegand entertained a number of her friends Thursday afternoon at her home in Dow, celebrating her birthday. Bean bag and other games furnished the entertainment of the afternoon. Mrs. Dwlght McDow excelled in the bean bag game.

Those who attended the party were Mrs. Lawrence Michael, Mrs. William Blackburn, Mrs. Henry Heltzman, Mrs. John Mandorcia, Mrs.

Al Harlan, Mrs. Dwlght MCDow, Mrs. Albert Glsy, Mrs. Raymond Hlghfill, Mrs. William Slaten, Miss Ethel Slaten, Mrs, Lucy McDow, Mrs.

Jack Pickett, Miss Evelyn Mandorcia and Mrs. Merle Perkens. Mr. and Mrs. A.

J. Wallace called on Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Waggoner of the Grafton road Thursday evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Spauldlng' called on friends In Graf ton Friday. Harvey Croxford and Miss Irma Wilkinson of Elsah called on Mr. and Mrs. Addlson Gerson Thursday.

Fred Weiland of Alton waa Jn Dow Friday. Joseph Stamper Is visiting relatives here. Miss. Dorothy Angel, is visiting her uncle, Laurence Angel ot Alton. SATURDAY.

JUNE 18, 1 932 TellsClassof Cruel World ItWill Face Alton High Graduates Hear Springfield Pastor At Commencement 26 Honor Students Marjorie Suhre Heads Ranks With 96.84 Average Vermont delegation Republican National Taxpayers' Next Meet Is June 25 High .2914 ..5154 Stocks Waver In Week-End Session NEW YORK, June 18, stock market vacillated idly in today's week-end session. The best that could be said for it was that yesterday's selling flurry appeared to have dried up. Maintenance of a good undertone In bonds and a better tone In wheat, were evidently helpful to shares, but there was scant inclination to resume the advance. The list sagged a little at the start, rallied coincident with Improvement in wheat, eased oft uain toward the close, but stiffened in the last few minutes, evidently under the Influence ot short covering. The close was steady, and save for a few Isolated soft spots, net changes were negligible.

The turnover was only about 300,000 shares, making it one of dull- eat Saturday sessions in recent Miss Rosamond Merriman of College avenue will return tomorrow from St. Louis where she hat been spending a week with her uncle, Dr. C. R. Clifford.

Miss Dorothy Travers of Jersey street left today to spend the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Travers at Shlpman. Mr. and Mrs.

Ross Sherwoo dot Roxana went to today to spend two weeks with the parents of Mrs. Sherwood. Gordon Bentley of Grandvlew avenue Is spending the week-end with his grandmother, Mrs. Roy Bentley at Brighton. Mr.

and Mrs. Adolph Bordeaux and family went to St. Louis today to join a party on an outing In the Ozarks. They will return to Alton tomorrow evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Rhosds and Frank Reader of Shlpman were tuests yesterday at the home Mr. and Mrs. Holland Brown on Jersey street. Mr.

and Mrs, Conway KittrcR of Jersey street are guests at the home of Mrs. KittreH's mother, Mrs. Earl Ballard; in East Alton. Mtsj, LIUlan Di Long who has been attending high school In Alton left today for her home in Calhoun County. Miss Lucille Lewis of West Frankfort came to Alton today to spen da month with her mother, Mrs.

J. A. Lewis of Wattalee ave- Sep. Dec. Low 47H 60 VI BOH 63 29 31 31H 20 Close -48 53-53U 31 Vi 20H-V4 22 EDWARDSVILLE, June W.

Terry; temporary president of the Madison County Taxpayers League, has received the articles of organization from secretary of State William J. Stratton. The next meeting of the organization will be held June 2 at the city hall in Granite City. The speaker, not yet announced, will probably be from outside the county. Terry states today that membership blanks are being printed and will soon be distributed to communities, who hope to obtain 3000 members.

'County Clerk 'Joseph Hotz has received a letter of thanks to the 15 members of the county board who are willing to cooperate with the league In reducing the cost of the county board and board committee meetings. the recent Convention, today Issued a formal" statement of comment on Nicholas Murray Butler's plan to have the New England States join in a repudiation of the prohibition plank In the party's platform. Fenton said: "I have no authority to speak for the Republicans of Vermont and I give only my own views. While we were much disappointed that the convention inserted the majority plank in the platform, which we think unsatisfactory, there is no question in my mind that Vermont will go safely Republican regardless of the plarik. W.e'will Tie interested in seeing Dr.

Butler's proposal, but Vermont 'has always -gone Republican and she won't fall the party this time." Charles Schmidt, Potato King, Dies At Edwardsville Made Fortune Growing Was 111 For Years Hoover to Make Few Major Talks During Campaign Announces Sanders Will Handle All Affairs For Election EDWARDSVULE, June 18 (Special) Charles Schmidt, 74, died at his home 511 West High street at 3:30 o'clock this morning after being bedfast four months suffering with diabetes with which he had' been afflicted for years. Born on a farm west of Edwardsville, Schmidt lived there until nine years ago, when he, with his two daughters moved into this A conscientious and prosperous farmer, Schmidt was known best by the name "potato king." Beginning on small scale in the raising of -potatoes; toe into the business untfl he known throughout this and counties -for the size and quality of the potatoes he raised. He devoted from 30 to 40 acres each year to the growing of the vegetable, shipping it to various markets. His wife, who proceeded him In death 22 years ago, was Emma Feldman, also from near Edwaro.s- ville. They were married Sep.

7, 1883. The aged man, who was in a helpless condition before his death, would have been 75 years old July 19. He leaves five children, William, St. Louis Grain Prices. ST.

LOUIS, June 18 2 red winter 47. 3 yellow 31H-32, 2 whlta Sltt. Futures, July Sep. Dec. July High Low 60 38 ClOM 47 60H 63A the northerly side.

High early strength cement Is to be used In the project at this will cause the streets to be closed during the paving construction period for the shortest practicable time. The cement hardens within a few days as compared to ordinary cement which takes three weeks to cure 1 The Job'i specifications show 5298 nue. Miss Elisabeth Luer of ington avenue went to Decatur today to spend a week with friendi. Paul Cannedy. who fractured both bones In his right arm while attending a school picnic list week, la doing well and the it- Uncling physician the by.ief ire knitting.

Paul had accompanied hU teftchtt, Mlu Cordelia Greenfield Youth Wins Scholarship GREENFIELD, June 18 (Special) George Perry Entrekln, son of Mr. and Mrs. c. P. Bntrekin, who graduated in the class of 1932.

recently passed the University ol Illinois scholarship examination, which was given at the office of county superintendent of schools in Oarrollton, square yards of 7-inch concrete slab, steel reenforced. It is estimated at $2,45 a square yard. The specifications also show 630 square yards of brick surface within the car tracks. The extension of brick pavement on College west of Washington comprises 457 square yards oOrick at and 457 yards of flrhwh-base at $658.50. The curbing-to be constructed after removal of the old is 2400 lineal feet.

Plans for the pavement were received back from the state highway olfices in Springfield only Friday morning, and it then was necessary for City Engineer Rutledge to set up the specifications in conformity to the manner in which the plans had been approved. At the same time, City Counsellor Boynton prepared the ordinance form of the project. This work occupied the officials nearly all of yesterday but made possible sending notices ss planned for the hearing next Wednesday afternoon. If the project approved by the improvement body after the hearing, it may be transmitted to City council next Wednesday night. Only 400 Tickets For Illinois Democrats SPRINGFIELD, June 18, 400 tickets for the Democratic national convention have been allotted the state of Illinois.

V. Y. Dallman, delegate to the convention from this district made this Information public here today, following a conference In Chicago yesterday with Jouett Shouse, chairman of the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee. Mr. Dallman added that Michael L.

Igoe, national commltteeman had set the Illinois delegation caucus for-Sunday night, June 26, at Sherman Hotel, Chicago, at which time Mayor Anto J. Cermak of Chicago will be elected national committeeman to succeed Mr. Igoe, WASHINGTON, June 17, President Hoover today announced formally he would "not take part In the forthcoming campaign" except for a few major addresses. The Chief Executive also said he had abandoned hope of Journeying to the West Coast open the Olympic Games, an invitation he had accepted previously. The entire campaign, said, will be conducted and managed by Everett.

Sanders, newly elected chairman of the Republican National Committee. Oscar, Miss Betty, and Miss Amelia, all of Edwardsvffle. and Leonard, ot Wood River. One brother Louis, ol Edwardsville, a half-sls- teri Mrs. Louise Howe, of Peoria, a half-brother, William Schwartz, of this place, and four grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Marks and Weber funeral home, and at 2 o'clock at the Eden Evangelical Church. Burial will be in St. Paul's cemetery, west of the city and near Schmidt's birthplace. The Rev. Hugo J.

Bredehoeft will have charge of the services. going out of college and hiVh school this year lnto the most cruel world in history of clvlliza tlon," the Rev. John T. Thomas pastor ol the First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, expressed his sympathy to the Alton High school graduating class during commencement exercises here Friday night It was cruel, he Inferred because pioneering, which ever has been the urge of youth, could no longer be carried on In the cut- tomary way because "There isn't anywhere to go." 'But," he continued, "there never were more things for yoiuw people to do in civilization's Us. tory," and he painted a picture of myriad problems which have developed to science economics, and innumerable other subjects.

"There may not be much or any pay for what you do lor a while," he continued, "but remember that others had the same problem." He traced the history of "pioneering," the subject of Ws address, taking his cue- from -Uw peaceful separation of Abraham and Lot in Genesis when their sheep became so numerous that their herdsmen began to "strive." Shows Pioneer Trend "The pioneer of dd, when he was young and full of red blood, might be turned out, but he always h'ad a new frontier to settle, and in which to expend the energy that surged within him," he said, He traced the different phases of overflowing of frontiers in the United States' history, and comparing tbe break for the Louisiana Purchase territory following the Civil War with the surge of spirit among men following the World War. "If you can bring to civilization a few new thoughts and principles, the hope of the world lies in you," he presented his solution for the problem. "Let's not let anyone tell us there are no wrongs to right; that there are no new things to be that there-are no problems to be solved." Honors Awarded With an average of 96.84 Mar- jprie Suhre, daughter of Capt. and H. E.

was acclaimed the ranking student of the das, largest in the history of the high school, and the first to spend Its full four years within the new building. George Henry, whose average was 96.21, and Frank Waide 9553, also were awarded gold Alpha pins as high honor students. Twenty-three other members the class were awarded silver alphas for scholastic honors. They were: Mary Abbott Blair, 94.81; Hsla Adams, 94.24; Claude Decker, 94.18; Marjorie Beall. 93.62; Kathryn Carlton, 93.58; Helen Letter, 93.5; John Durato, 92.94; Howard Kestner, 92.93; Eugene Tate, 82.16; Alpha Bohlmeyer, 92.57; Monica Stephenson, 92.54; Lewis Hunt, 92.63; Ruth Peterson, 92.3; Helen Kane.

91.88; Edna Watklns, 91.4; Pearl Mitchell, 90.77; Liieth Dal Pentecostals to Hold Moonlight Baptism BAST ALTON, Juen 18 Pentecostals of East Alton will hold a moonlight baptismal service at the rlverbank on the Standard Oil Co. Sunday night at 10 o'clock, Ray Batterfteld, pastor ot the con- jregatlon, announced today. The Rev. Frank Heptel of Et- flngham, evangelist, who hai had charge of revival services there week, will officiate. Service will be held at the church, baglnnlnj at 8 p.

and the congregation later will go to the spot where the. baptismal Mr- Kelly sixth grtdt of I view Mt to hatf Bible GlaBB Federation To Hear Foster Pastor The Federation of Men's Bible Classes, meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Godfrey M. Church will hear an address by the Rev. P. M.

Tharp ot the Fosterburg Baptist Church on the topic, "The Man on the Median Line." There will be a musical program by way of entertainment Mrs. John Collins HI. Police Chief Reno received a telegram early today asking that John Collins be notified ot the serious condition of his wife, Lucille, in the hospital at Fulton, as the result of Injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Collins was found to be residing at 1011 East Fourth street, police said, but was not at home, and efforts were being continued this afternoon to locate him. New U.

S. Taxes To Become Effective Tuesday, June 21 Continued from page I. Slips From Rescuer's Grasp, Drowns EAST 8T. LOUIS. 111., June 18, 3 McCasland, 20, manager ot the Columbia theater here, drowned in the Mississippi river yesterday after he had been brought to the surface by a friend, but slipped out of 'his grasp and sank again.

James Coleman, who attempted the rescue, said McCasland became exhausted while swimming and called tor help. Greene Taxpayers Take County Government Doctor Asks Case Beriew. Dr. Htnry J. Sehlrn- son asked the superior court to ru- vlew the proceedings at which the Illinois department ot registration and legislation revoked hit license to medlctoa, East 8t tools Baptists Split XABT ST.

LOUIS. 111., June 1 18, factional fight within the First Baptist Church has resulted in the withdrawal of the Rev. H. O. Richardson, pastor, and members of the church, who will organise a new congregation.

Mr. Richardson, who been pastor of the church 18 months, declined to discuss the cause ot the dissension. would carry the tax, but that the manufacturer would pay that and pass It on. Bankers, on Tuesday, will begin charging up to their customers accounts 3 cents for every check they write. Depositors may make withdrawals of any sums In cash they may wish to take out without using a 3-cent revenue charge, special receipts being printed for that purpose.

Standard to TeU Amount CHICAGO. June 18, motorists drive up to Standard Oil of Indiana gasoline stations after June 21 they will be told exactly how much of their money goes into gasoline and how much Into taxes. Attendants throughout Standard of Indiana territory have been Instructed to inform customers and placards will be posted In protest against gasoline taxes. The average tax throughout the country, company officials said today will be more than cents a gallon after the federal tat of one cent becomes effective June 21. The maximum tax is eight cents, In Florida.

Mall Suitor Ends Life HARRISBUBO. 111., June 18. -After being as a- suitor by 17-year-old Harrlsburg girl. Dempater M- Campbell, 30, of Detroit, member ot a Salvation Army band. wsded here yesterday by notion.

Hn for tht itrl, whom Wood River Girl Scouts 1 Plan Play Camp Trip WOOD RIVER, June 18 A group of Troop 3 Girl Scouts passed their second claw tests Friday morning at a meeting of the troops Mae Arnold brought a cake for her cooking test, which was sampled by girls. A picnic lunch and swimming party was planned tor next Friday afternoon at the swimming pool. The troop is planning to give a play some time in July, and also planning jo MM three-day CARROLLTON, June 17 county may vote on the proposition of abolishing 'its township governments and adopting a commission form of 'county government If action started by the Taxpayers' league here Friday night is pursued further. This form, it was pointed out, would eliminate the present board of supervisors, termed a costly Institution because of Us large membership, would do away with numerous township officers, and would substitute for them a board of three commissioners. A unaminous vote was cast by members present In favor of taking ing steps to submit to the people a question of adoption of the commission form of government.

Mrs. Mlnne Meek of this city was the principal speaker of the evening. It is planned to have Hugh Croat of Jerseyvllle, candidate for representative to the state legislature, as speaked at the next meeting, Friday, July 1. Huther Funeral To Be At Bethalto, Sundae BETKALTO, June 18, (Special) rites for Philip Huther, whose death occurred unexpectedly Friday morning at his home here, will be held Sunday at 1:30 p. m.

at the home of Mrs. Susie Wolf, here. Burial will be in Bethalto cemetery. ton, 90.75; Gladys Wehrman, 90.36; Edgar Hack, 90.28; Mary Louise Helmick, 90.25; Virginia McMurtry, 90.24; Ruth Corzine, 90.14; and Dorothy Ells, 90.09. One Alpha Left Over Mary Elizabeth Russell, member of the January class Oils year, ww awarded the one-year scholarship for Shurtleff College given annually by the Junior Woman's Council.

AH awards were presented Superintendent of Schools W. Curtis. Gilson Brown, president oj the board of education, presented the diplomas to the class. As he passed on the traditions! cane and chain to the January class, represented by Rex Gary, president, Edwin Peters, president of the graduating class called attention to the fact that no which would damage the efficiency of the schools of Alton had been made In the educational program despite restricted finances. Applause which acclaimed appearance of honor students on platform to receive their nearly drowned out several names.

Principal C. C. Hanna believed one of the honor group actusus did fall to hear his name read, he had one silver Alpha left the awards were completed, announced that anyone whose the name appeared today among list of graduating honor students and also failed to obtain the alpha, might secure It from tw school office. through corrMpowJtww. ovnttog trip on some form Mayor Due Home Sunday.

Mayor Brenholt, who represented the Twenty-second congressional district as a delegate to the Republican national convention In Chicago, is to arrive home tomorrow, according to messages received at the city Hall today. A number of the city officials were said to have received from the city execu- Poultry, Eggs and Butter ST. LOUIS, June 18 W) Missouri No. Missouri standards 11; unrlassineo BUTTER Unchanged; cream; ery extra 19; standards 17; lil seconds 12. 5 BUTTERFAT No.

1. 14; POULTRY Unchanged to er; light hens 10H; heavies 11, horns 8H; springs IS; turkejs ducks geese 7. Telegraph Prints Items From These Communities Today Wood Rjver Edwards ville Greenfield Dow Woodburn Bait Alton Brighton Bunker HW Roxana.