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tcUiaencer. Ay 33r ZDEOIEELEBIEER 23, DAY OF DAYS. CHRISTMAS ALWAYS GLADNESS. FEAST OF oM Ike CHnrclies and Else- wbcre. Christmas was notable for remaikably Nora, Kate Schoenberg; Dara, Viola Vance; Flora, Grace Homey; Harry, Carl Harnlst; Tom, Frank Sanders; Dick, Cyrus Gonterman.

Mrs S. O. Bonner's class presented her with a beautiful picture. "Bunch of Moss Roses." Caleb Bartlett is superintendent and Mrs. H.

C. Crocker assistant; Miss Jtssie Brinkman, organist; Lucy Keller, secretary; SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. mild weather, but with the exception of Mrs. S. 0.

Bonner, teacher infant class, the temperature it was as complete as assisted by Miss Mary Biirusback; teach- any previous one. Tbe weather Is after all only Incidental, the genial spirit and. pood will lend more to its traditions. Aside of the gift receiving and giving tbe celebrations in the churches and by Sinda'y schools, the day is one of family reunions. Many away daring the greater part of the year come home to spend the day and many families which we scattered during the twelve months had qniet reunions.

The city schools were th-; flrt to hold exercises and programs of them were published in last issue. The other entertainments were as numerous as always and all were well attended. The Presbyterian church had two trees loadel with to delight the little folks. A ch'mney waa reproduced in a niche behind the pnlpit with good effect. The program opened with a song by the school, then followed: vocal solo, H.

C. Lanterman; guitar solo, Georgia recitations, Delia Wilson, Stella Wahl, Mlanie Diech; reading, by class of Miss Lizzie Lsnterman, lead by Winnifred Lung: dialogue, "Saota Claus' Sad Plight and Happy Ending," Eugene Wahl and Annie Pogne. Eugene Wahl impersonated Santa Claus and distributed the bases. Rtv. A.

M. Elliot, the pastor. Wis presented with a five dollar gold place in behalf of the Christian Endeavor, Joseph Cherry making the presentation. Th3 Chnstiau church was decorated with evergreen, the rostrum and the roam behind It arranged to represent a rich min's home to contrast with the beggar girl who took part in the program. Tbe cintata entitled, "Santa Claus, Jr was rendered.

The characters weie: mother, Maud Cullens; children, Amy Jeffress, Matlie Hendricks; Santa Claus, George Handlon; beggar girl. Sadip Wilson; Patrick, Pearl Carr; bjy, Frank angel, Emma Tabor; stage managers, George Carr and Henry Childs. The chorus was furnished by the school. AH did so well that the exercises were pronounced the best In the history of the school. Mrs.

J. H. Dagger and Miss Minnie Handlon deserve the credit for training the children. The usual presents were distributed to.the children Miss Alice Whiteside was presented a handsome parlor lamp, with stand, by her friends; W. F.

Ross a ten dollar gold piece, and Mrs. E. J. Jeffress a tcachei'd bible, by her class. The presentation speeches were by Superintendent E.

J. Jtffress. Miss Mamie Clark, teacher of the Infant class, gave each of her forty five pupils a new testament; Miss Alice Whiteside a pocket knife to each of her class, and Miss Mary Carr gave each of her class a beautiful card. The teachers of the school are E. J.

Jeffress, Alice Whiteside, E. H. Carr, Mamie Clark, Mrs. J. ffress, Mrs.

T. V. Whiteside, Charles Moore, Mary Carr and Pastor W. F. Ross, who has a large class of young men.

It is the custom of the school to defray the Christmas expenses by every scholar and teacher giving one cent for each year of his age. The avir- attendance of the school is about one hundred. E. J. Jtffress is superintendent and Miss Effle Nash secretary.

The Christian church was organized about six yeiai ago, with eleven members. The pastor has baptized fifty-three converts the past two years, and otherwise had ten additioas to the church membership. Next Sunday closes the second year's engagement of Pastor Ross. He has decided to go to Europe in the spring and the congregation la looking for someone to take his place. St John's church waa crowded to the to witness a novel program given by tbe Sunday school, which usually has 140 members, but on this occasion had 200.

A decoriti-d brilliantly lighted, Mood in Iliu of th' 1 mom. Upon the pulpit was arranged a Christmas scene. Caleb Biniett represented Santa, and when he entered was detained by the children, who wanted to know his history. He called ID his chimney elves, who stat tbeir dot; to be to keep a record ol the doings of tbe boys and girls. Jack Frost, represented by Roger Clarke, entered, bat could cot remain as his duties required him to decorate the windows, but be sent in bis frost fairies and the; sang, Santa asked for the snow man, repre Rented by Sherman Brink, and he entered clad in cotton, bat bore evidence that the climate was not favorable to bis existence, as a place ID bis back showed tbe fleets of a thiw.

Santa mentioned pie and it was forthcoming. It was hnge aad covered with snow, and all bad a guess as t) what it was made of. It was a blackbird pie acd as tbe crnst was raised tbe appeared in the form of Mix little girls dressed in black. Toe pro' gram was concluded with a carol and the children received tbeir presents. Tbe chimney elree were: Jamie Tnnnell, ers, Mrs.E O.

Crane, Mrs, E. C. Springer, Miss Alice Newsham, Miss Mattie Sherman, Mrs. Wm. Springer, Mrs.

K. West, Mrs. A. St. Clair, Mrs.

W. F. Hadley, Miss Mary Hoskins. Mrs A. W.

Metcalfe and Rev. J. II. Nickerson and J. A.

Vance. To all of them credit is due for efforts put forth to make the children's Christmas a success. The German Evangelical church celebrates Christmas two days. On Chribt- mas day services were conducted by Rev. Carl Kunzmaan and the confirmation class was presented.

Wednesday the regular children's exercises were held. The church was prettily decorated and two trees had been proudid. Special singing was rendered by the confirmation class consinting of Misses Pfeiffer, Emma Hartung, C. Teufert, Wagner, M. Kanning, L.

Steinmetz, II. Nowotne, Dederdmg, Dettmer, Broecldog, A. Algis, and Messrs. F. Bartels, Blnmberg, Jacob Dornacber, Leon Eberhardt, II.

Flgge, J. Mindrnp, F. Sehnert, W. Pfeiffer, C. Wentz, G.

Bsrens, H. and W. Miss Ella Nowotne presided at the organ. A program of (xrciscs was rendered in which about eighty children took pait. The distribution of gifts followed.

The school has 190 members and 22 teachers Ernst Schramm is superintendent. The German E. church was filled to its capacity, even the steeple being packed with persons who were eager to see and hear the exercises. The children who took part are: David Fipgenbaum, Minnie Lynch, Cbailes Thener, Charles Knoche, K. Aldrup, D.

Jeiktr, M. Marquardt, B. Bollman, J. Lynch, Minnie and Ida Engeimann, Bauers, Lydia and Minnie Friedhoff, M. Spitze, Sopnie Fiesler, Emma Martin, Mary and Daisy Begemann, Robert Greeneberg, Irvin Lynch, Wilma Begemann.

The choir rendered special IIHIMC, MissLydia Gusewelle presiding at the organ. The school has over 100 children, who are taught by 18 officers and teachers. William StulKen is superintendent, and Ilenry Smith as- sistent and leader of singing. St. Andrew's Episcopal church presented a pretty appearance.

The entrance was crowned with an arch of evergreen, as were also the altar and win dows. On the altar weie placed lilies erysanthemums and other plants. A Christmas tree stood ia the chancel, and from over it shiued a star which was illumined with aa electric light. The following program was rendered: Song by choir; recitation, Emma Whatff; eong by Sunday school; recitation, Louise Mndgf; song, by Sunday school; recita- tton, Genevieve Glass; song, by choir; recitation, Peail Kremer; song, by Liilie Mae Kremer. The children were made happy by the distribution of lifts.

J. H. Neutadt, in the name of Lsclaire, donated five dollars to the Sunday school. Midnight services were conducted by II. Clay Eastman.

He also preached a sermon at 8 o'clock hristrnas. The Baptist Sunday school exercises were largely attended. Tbe devotions exercises were condacted by Rev. F. Ashe.

James Mellm made an earnest address, and in closing presented twenty five beautiful new volumes for the Sunday school library. A program including songs and recitations was given, those part being Bessie Reid, Lucy Asne, Lizzie Harrison Lilly Rohrfcaste, Loretna Hansel, Tillie llanser Geo. Hofeditz, Huldah Young Mabel Ashe, Idle Harrison, Etta Ried Eflle Biiley, Eliza Biiley, Mabel Harri sou, Jamie ASUP, Annie Hofeditz. St. Boniftict'd and St, Mary's Catholic churclips had the usual services, thre masses, at 5, 8 and 10 o'clock.

The Bethlehem was neatlyjreproducei at both. All the services were attended. St. Boniface's parochial Echoo dispensed with a tree this jear, but al the pupils received sacks containing can dies, cakes, nuts and fruit. The exercises at the A.

M. E. church of which Rev. H. C.

Burton is rector occurred, Monday night. The program consisted of songs, recitations and dia logues. Santa made a visit and distrib nted packages to tbe children. The school has GO membeis, and Hiram Brit ton is superintendent. Connij's (itnrKet) Tbe day af the poor farm was a mcrr one for tbe unfortunates there.

Super intendentand Mrs, Frank StiHwell di everything to make their charges forge -for a day their unhsppiness. The dinne consisted of turkey and chicken, wit dressing, corned beef, cabbage, peas an potatoes. 11 took G5 pounds of turkey to go around. There are 122 inmates in the Institution. The seventeen charges In the connty ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ABROAD.

HOME AND Occurrences IMily Moled and Elaborated In ana Ont ot Town. Miss Irene Leverett his invited a umber of friends to meet her guest, Harry Whitford, of Colnmbos, Ohio, at er home to night. Miss Katherine Hack eniertalu the ound Table this evening at the home of er parents, Mr. and Mrs Chas. Hack on 'ommercial street, The New Yeai'd paity to be given at ic Opera House bidi fair to be a great uccess.

Many from a distance have in- ormcd friends that they will attend. Rev. Father August Schlegel will enter- aiu the male choir of St. Boniface's Imrch at dinner Sunday, this being his ustom. The choir consists Ilotz, I.

E.Wolf, Frank Harles, Henry Trares, VI Stolze, C. Schwarz, W. U. Schwarz nd Harry Pauius The members of Caractacus Lodge No. 2 will attend quite generally the presen- alion of Damon and Pjtbias by the 3'0rmond company at the Opera House o-night.

It was proposed to go in a ody but this was impracticable on EC- ount of the ladies ho will accompany lie knights. Rudie Wolf, youngest son of Mr. and A P. Wolf delightfully entertained vhat is known as the "Halloween crowd" Christmas night. Refreshments were ervedi Members of the "crowd" pres- at were: Misses Edna Jeff cess, Edna ance, Maude Springer, Seddie Barns- iack, Julia Brink and Claude Sebastian, Jrnst Biadehaw, Letter Hadley and )ick Mudge.

The marriage of Mr. George Hoist, of Oceola, and Misa Amelia Buchta, if Hamel township, waa Uiristmas afternoon at three o'clock the home of tbe bride's parents, Mr, Mrs. John Buchta, tivo miles south if Carpenter. The ceremony was per- ormed by Rev. Hauck, pastor of the 3erman Evangelical church at Ildtnel.

Only members of the families were present. The couple Itft Thursday for their home at 0-eola, Neb. Mr. Hornt was elected at the last ilectloa as a member of thi legislature if that state on the popuKbt ticket. The many friends of the brule in this county xtend well wblits The D'Ormond players have wou popu- arity with patrons of the Opeia House and deserve the splendid patiouage have been given, Edwardsville goers appreciate good companies.

The D'Ormonds has presented first- class bills ia a lirst-cto manner. Mon- duy night "Caprice" was the i Christmas afternoon "The Texas Steer," at eight "Pygmalion and Galatea;" Wednesday nigat. "Gjpsy Queen;" Thursday night, "Married for Money." To-night 'Damonand Pythias" will be presented; at the matinee "Cast Adrift," and to-morrow night the engagement will close with "Faust." At the matmee to-morrow a tricycle i be awarded to the young lady holding tlie winning number and a pair of skiics to the boy who ia likewise fortiiDa'e. Miss JesMe i a Christmas party Tuesday i i i al her home in St Andrew's row iu honor of her niece. Miss Minnie Jonep.

The parlors were prettily decorated with mistletoe, holly and evergreen. Every guest brought a present iu a package and these were numbered and slips distributed with nnmbeib corresponding to the packages. At ten o'clock the presents were awarded. Delicious refreshments were served. Those in attendance were.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stillweil, Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Krome and daughters, Misses Clara and Minnie, and guest Miss Nannie Black, ol Memphis, Tenn Mrs. Gilbert Atchinsor, of Toledo, 0 Misses Edith Metcalfe, Birdie and Nona Barnsback, Maud Burroughs, Mae Gillesoie, Josie Springer, Alice Newsham, Jessie Taylor, May Barnsback, Fannie Bonner, Anna Date, Mollie and Nettle Lanbam, Edith WharfE, Jessie Bickelhaupt and Carrie Wolf; George JSillham, of Memphis Henry Glllespie, Henry Arm strong, R.

ifi. Desmond, Ned Chapman Paul Jones, Will Greenwood, W. M. and W. W.

Warnock, Geo. Ripley, Wm and Geo. Burroughs. Personal. W.

G. Nut, of Pekin, came down to visit home folks. Miss Hattie Morehead, of St. Louis, a gnest of Miss Carrie Wolf. Mrs.

A. M. Elliot left yesterday for a visit to her mother, at Tower Hill Harry Whitford, of Columbus, Ohio, i a guest of George Leverett and family. Misses Jessie Prickett and Minci Jones are visiting Mrs, George Mejer Church at Glendale, Mo. Miss Delia Wilson, of Chicago, i spending the holidays at the home of ex Senator W.

F. L. Hadley. George Leverett antl family ppen Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, J.

M. Whit isit, and is a gnest of his daughter, Urs. E. O. Crane.

Misa Sadie Hobson, teacher in the lermann, (Mo.) schools Is enjoying the olidays with her parents. 'Squire and Ura. John Hobson. Rev. Charles Wehrmann and children, Butler, returned to their home Wed- esday after spending several days wilb Vollrath and family.

William Eaton, of Manix, Robt. Mcfee, Russell Davis and Robert Balrd, Indents at McKendree College, Lebanon, re spending the week at their homes. Miss Dora Lynch, of Columbia, Mo home to ppend holiday week with her arents, Mr. and Mrs. D.

A Lynch. She 3 a proof reader on the Columbia Herald. Attorney George Gillham accompanied Miss Mamie Black daughter of Dr. lack, of Memphis, were guests ver Christmas of Judge Wm. H.

Krome nd family, Mr. Gillham left Wednes- ay evening, Miss B'ack will remain everal weeks. jail also bad a treat. Jailor -W. W.

Sherman Brink, Georgia and Sam Cross-! Barwback passed cigars around in the man, Eddie Bailey, Howard Richards morning, and Sheriff E. A Burke did the and George Crocker. Frost'fairies Fern'game in the afternoon. ford at Webster Grov.es, Mo- Miss Jessie Grainey, of Normal, i home spending the holidays her pa refits, Mr. and Mrs.

GraineyV. S. Lynsh, principal of the Callforni (Sto schools, is home his pa The dloner menu rents, Mr. and Mrs. D.

A. Lynch. Horney, Haiel CroMmac, Clara McCone, consisted of tnrkey, cranberries, celery Weir, Gladys Varnnm, Minna potatoes, mince pie, bread and cofee Wolf. Blackblrdst Isabella Crane, HWI.C to Rent Flavla Hadtey, SarahTwroiw, Josephine Tnree wom bovLSO ttt a meokl. In- Chas.

8. GlHespia, of Topeka, arrived yesterday motning; to spend tw weeks with relatives and friends. Dr. J. M.

Armstrong, of Birmingham Spring-' onto, of Caag.Forcade,Nameokl,orH. A a ormer practitioner of this city CHMraot Cora, Harjurls Berco, BdwardMllle. arrived Wednesday for a two weeks Leclntre's Cnrlslmas. The Leclaire kindergarten had its ihristmas treat Monday morning. After le regular exercises by the children ie tree was brought in by George who acted in the capacity of Santai nd distributed candles, nuts and or- nges among the little ones, whose joy new no bounds.

J. H. Neustadt, superintendant of the 0. Nelson Mfg. Co.

plant was pleas ntly remembered on Christmas Eve 'fee employes at Leclaire presented him dth a diamond pin and the Leclaire io-operative Association with a gold eaded cane. J. R. Van Arsdale made he presentation. Mr.

Neustadt thanked he donors and invited them to his house refreshments were served and an our was spent in a very cheerful man- er. The Leclaire band to cxpiess their ppreciatiou of W. B. Thomas, their adcr, presented him with a handsome arlor lamp. Harry Friday made the resentation, and the popular leader racefully acknowledged the Iiristmns at Broekmeler Jidiool.

The BrocKmeier school, of which Miss larnie Durer is teacher, enjoyed a Ihristrnas treat Monday afternoon, Canies nicely packed in bon bon boxes, or- ages and cards were distributed among he pupils. The following program was endered- essay, Willie Smith; recita- ions, Henry Kurman, Charles Feldman, Pnnsc, Maude Weeks, Frank Veeks, Clara Roders, Willie Fmith, Gus- av Kliugeman, Sarali Williams, Carl Iimbrmk; frlory, August Shumann: di- logue, Annie Kurman, Maggie Ilurl- ntM; song, school; colloquy, "I'm a Ian," John Feldman, Charles Roders nd Annie Knrman; colloquy, "Mother "Soose's Party," Amelia Puhse, Jay Wil- Wa Feldman, Charles Feldmaa. laud Weeks, Carl Hurlbrinkk, Mamie i i sorg, "Old Oaken Bucket," ay Wilkers, August Schurman, Amelia 'uhsp, Mamie Unrlbrink. INilplt ana Few. The Christian church will have a church ocial at the home of P.

W. Parker New Year's eve, Sunday evening Pastor W. F. Ross will reach especially to men, Services begin at 7 o'clock. The Epworth League and Christian Endeavor societies will have a sunrise prty- er meeting at St.

John's M. church New Year's morning at 7 o'clock. Rev. A. M.

Elliot, of the Presbyterian church will take for his subject Sunday morning, "la His 1 and in the evening, "The Promised Land." The Sndeavor societies will meet at 3 and o'clock as usual. Rev, John Schlagenhanf at the German M. E. church will have for his subject Sunday morning "The kindness of God during the year," Job on New Year's day he will preach on "The Lord our guide," Phil, 4:5. BIr.

Schlagen hauf will preach at Pin Oak school house Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. home are Sick. Mrs Fred Flegenbanm is dangerously sick. Chas. Fangenrotb, Jr is sick with ty phoid fever.

Rev, Wm. Fiegenbaum is sick, the re suit of blood poisoning in both arms. Mrs. Martha Lewis, who lives west the city, is confined to her home with, ty phoid fever. Mrs.

Henry Depner, of near er church, is quite seriously illVUh ty phoid fever. Minnie Burroughs, daughter of Capt and Mrs. D. E. Burroughs, has been sic! for some time with typhoid fever.

Sb is some better. Transfers of real estate filed for recor in the recorder's office of Madisonconnt 111., since last Issue: GeoH ToungWood and wife to Ed win Toungblood, lot bit 2, bum- tnlt View, sec 35-6-10 Yager ana wife to Henry Daune- man, Iots5ana6, but 13, Yager Fork. 20 Rachel Ilarris by heirs to Kacliel Harris, a.undvC-7 lots 5, 7 and 8, blk 1, Greencastle, now Alhambra. Gualfredo Franz! and wife to James I Dlllard. (I, lots 7, 8,9 and 10, blK Belmont Heights suMv adjCoUlns- Ntedrlnghaus et al to Hart- napel, lot U.

Me 8, Granite City. Wmll lilppe ami wife to Mary 1, Holden, lot 8, blk 2, Srraare, Alton John Anderson and wile to St Louis, CoUlnsvme Eastern Co, pt seessland John Tjoyet and wlfetoVal Strauss, wd.two tracts in lot 9, JounG Jar- 1 vis 2nd add, TO TAKE A TRIP. H. NEUSTADT WILL VISIT EUROPE AFTER HE RETIRES. lie Has Say About Leclnlro null CroBt Sharing.

Hie st. Louis Kepubllc 1 J. II. Neustadt, superintendent of the orks of the N. 0.

Nelson Mannfactur- ng Company at Edwardsville, has re- gned and it is probable that within a ear he will be at li. i.i a manufac- uring concern of his owii, which will be aerated on the co-operative plan. "I have resigned my position here," aid Mr. Neustadt yesterday, "the resig- ation to take i fleet at the end of the ear. In Jwo weeks or more I Intend start on a lengthy tour in Europe, robablv extending over a period of months.

I am a firai believer in the o-operative system as the only fair way dealing with labor, and as the only quitable means of adjusting the labor uestion. While in Europe I intend vis- ing and making a thorough inspection the co-operative community at Le- aire, France, and will also visit similar nstitutions elsewhere, besides visiting hi large manufacturing cities in Eng- and and Germany. I have letters of in- rod action to a number of leading men co-operative communities, and author- on the labor question from various tandpoints. I expect to study the snb- ect thoroughly, I expect to make my uture home in St. Louis, and when I re- urn, it is possible that I may start a con- ern of my own on a co-operative line.

say that it is possible, because it may that 1 will become imbued with the reed of capital and want to 'hog' every- ling in sight. The ocean ozone may ork that change my present compo- ition, but I hope it will not," and Mr. eustatlt's laughing face was a guarantee the witbjwbich he espouses the hare system, and belied the prediction lat hiB'philanthropic views were in much anger of being extinguished. tt The fact that Mr. Xeustadt had ten- ered his resignation revived an old rumor the effect that there were differences etween tumseit and Mr.

Nelson, and be- ween the men and Mr. Nelson, On be- ng asked about this Mr. Neustadt said: The men have nothing to be dlssatifled bout. Why should they have? They re paid the full market price for their en ices. There are men getting $2.60 nd a day, and in addition they re- ehe a dividend on the profits, provided roilts are made.

They have this advan- age of labor elsewhere and have abso- utely noibiug to lose or risk. Tbose who desire may purchase stock in the oncern and tlias become capitalists hemselvej, getting interest on their lock, in addition to their dividends as mployes. As for myself I am still 8U' erlntendent of the N. 0. Nelson Manu- acturing Company and honoi would for- id me to air any grievance I might ave until my term of service had ex- lired.

as a matter of fact, have no grievance whatever. Mr. Velson and I differ in opinion simply to the best means of accomplishing a ommon end That is all. I have been lose to Mr. Nelson socially as well as in )usiness matters, I will say to you can- lidiy that I believe that he is honestly and conscientiously trying to put his into practice.

I differ with him as to the best main and that difference has led me to leave him to pursue he plans I outlined. But those lifferences involve no criticism of his methods, and I want to assure you that are accompanied by no bitterness, ind I leave him with the best of feeling." WhenasUed it there was any truth in the statement mada several months ago to the effect that men were entitled to a share of the pioflta after a year's lervice, that they were discharged be- ore the txphatkm of that term, Mr. Xeustadt emphatically denied it. "It was merely a local calumny," he said. As a matter of fact, we have men who have been with the concern ever since it started, tour years ago," and in this he was confirmed by Mr.

Hendrtcks, foreman of the brass department. When asked about the operations of the co-operative store, about which some Ed wardsville merchants complained several months ago, making the charge that the employes were obliged to trade there and contending that instead of being a help to Edwardsvllle, It was beeom. lag a riv.ii in business. Mr. Neustadt said "The co operative store is not owned by the Nelson Manufacturing Co.

but is fostered by it. It belongs to the employes, and the profits from It are divided. But there is no compulsion about the men trading there. We try to keep the ugly word compulsion out of our dictionary. Not only Is every man free to trade in Edwardsville, but many of them do it right along, and you can see Edwsrdsville merchants' wagons delivering groceries and dry goods rigat in the company's grounds a dozen times a day.

The number of men employed vary from 175 to 200, and of theae not more than 50 live on the company's grounds The rest keep house or board in Ed wardsvllle." tt la Bdwardsvllle ic is admitted that the establishment of the Nelson plant has tor ine town. A hole wardsville was on the down grade--it was very dead. A place which could have been bought for $2,500 tnen could not be purchased for $10,000 DOW." From other sources it was learned that reals have increased 50 per since tne plant was established, owing to the demand for houses, and vacant, lots, used only then for cow pastures, he'd, perhaps at 100, would cow biing (600. Mr. Neustadt said that the co-operative plan, being a new experiment iu this part of the country, everybody seemed to be on the watch to pick flaws In and to start rumors of sdissenlon on the slightest pretext.

For this reason he was averse to saying anything whatever for publication, and what he did say was in reply to categorical questions, aad with the assurrance that if he thought Mr. Nelson In error as to some of his theories, the error was not of the heart nor dictated by self-interetst. Indeed, he" would not say error, nor would he give an inkling of how his views differed from Mr. Nelson's. 12each of John Brlnkmaun.

John Brinkmann, a resident of Edwardsville for forty-one years, passed peacefully away Saturday evening at 7:45, after an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever. He was 62 years, 7 months and 3 days old. The funeral took place from the family residence Christmas afternoon at '2 o'clock. Rev. Carl Knnzman, of the German Evangelical church, preached a sermon sfter which the Odd Fellows took charge of the body and buried it with the ceremony, Judge B.

B. Burroughs The pall bearers were: W. F. Wayne, is. O.

Bonuer, Johu Schmidt, John Childs, Geo Geesert and Wm. Holle. The body was "aid to rest in Woodlawn. The funeral was largely attended, and attested the high esteem in which the dead was held as a citizen. Those from a distance who attended were: Mr, and Mrs.

Ilenry Spoileder, and JPntz Sporleder, of Farina; Mr. and Mrs. J. Eichhoff, of Raymond; Mrs. Anna Stem, Mrs, John White and Dr.

Ed. Brinkmann, of St. Louis. John Brinkmann was bora at Markfelt, Bremen, Germany, May 19, 1832, and came to this country la 1853. He stayed for several months in St.

Louis, then came to Edwardsville where he has re sided since. learned the tailoring trade in the old country, and made that his business here. He worked several years for Frederick Kraft, and in 1872 went into business with Franz Schramm, under the firm name of John Brinkmann Co. This firm has been in existence since. Mr.

Brinkman was married in this city Jane 13, 1857, lo Miss Caroline Spotleder, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. H. Sporleder, win resided near Stann- ton. They were the parents of six children three of whom died in infancy; John Brinkrcann, son, died at the age of 18 years; Anna, died at tha age of 3 years.

He leaves to mourn his demise his wife and one daughter, Minnie, wife of Henry DIerkes, one of the city's most promising young business men; also one brother, Henry Brinkmann, and one sis ter, Mrs. Anna Stein, of St. Loais. Mr. Briakmann acquired a competency by Industry and frngality.

He was an ionorable business man and citizen and will be remembered kiudly by many. Circuit Conn. Business in the circuit court is going teadilj along and flises are disposed ol rapidly as possible. Judge Burroughs ontitmes to preside. The cases, dis osed of since last issue areas fellows: CRIMINAL.

People vs Thos. Walsh, Louis A. Ceils 'at Kiley and Tat, Muilaily, gaming Waisb, Cella and Muilaily fined 9 IOC ach; Eiley $25, to stand committed un il floe and costs are paid. Same vs Mike Walsh, sparring exhibi ion; fined $50 and costs. Same Edmond Pitts, assault to kill pleads guilty to assault to commit bod ly injury; sentenced to 5 days.

Same vs James Kane, concea'ed wear: on; pleads guilty, lined $10 and costs. Same vs Frank Strieker, assault wltl ntcnt to kill; continued. LAW. Payne vs Alex Glllesple, appeal jury find issues for defendant. Thos Brady vs McElwee, appeal jury Had for the plalutiff in the sum $15.75.

Martin Jennings vs Alex Gillesple an G. K. Demlnt, appeal; nonsuit by plain tiff, judgment against plaintiff for costs Jsmeson vs Malissa Slppy, no Ford, appeal; conitnned. Louise Dorsett vs the Village of North Alton, damages toOO; jary.find plaintiff' damages at 9100. David English vs City of Alton, dam ages continued.

CHAKCEBY. Jos Wyckoff at al vs Wm Merkel, set aside deeds; dismissed. 'ARAGRAPHIG PICKUPS. HE WEEK'S EVENTS OF INTEREST REFLECTED. BfarnDldon About WtaiM Im Golmf On, datbered KoniU and About ttoe city.

--Bay watches at Borig's. --Highest market price paid for old old and silver at Borig's. --First-class lunch, finest wines and quors at Brendle Ktllerrnann's. --For shave, hair cat, shampoo, hot cold bath, go to Harry Felder's barber hop, Ben Peter's old stand. --Best grades wines, liquors and gars at Ivan's place'east side court quare.

Hot lunch every morning. --H. J. Hejwood is now agent of the merican Express Co and Balrd arnsback will attend to the delivery. --For first-class horse shoeing and low work go to Frank Ferree, practical oree shoer and general blacksmith.

--Reports true, tha promoters of tha ft of a ring to Lynn Schumacher, super- itendent of the waterworks, should be aving a glorious time now. --The tirm ot Metcalfe Metcalfe, has been dissolved by mutual onsent, A. D. Metcalfe retiring. A.

W. letcalfe will retaia rooms in the Cspltc! uilding. Levorj, a driver in the Madison oal mine, had his right hand badly mashed Wednesday afternoon, by getting caught between two hoses. Dr. E.

W. legenbaum dressed the member. --Kichard Jenkins was arrested Chrlst- ias day by Officer Grigsby, for carrying rador. He was placed in the calaboose na Wednesday was arraigned before udge Wm. P.

Early, who fined him $23 nd sentenced him to jail for ten days. --Miss Nellie Statt, of Monmouth, who as many relatives in this vicinity, and who spent last Christmas with the family W. W. Bjirnsback, died at her borne 'uesday, W. W.

McKee and Miss Nona left Wednesday evening to at- and the funeral which occurred yestcr- ay. --H. J. Heywood, the Clover Leaf feels good this week. He sold even tickets to distant points, three to California, and four to Seattle, Wash, 'he tickets were for Mr.

and Mrs. Ltvi pringer and daughter who left for Cali- ornia and for Henry Hotz, J. G. Kntbel, Chas, Pauly and 'Tbos. Barco who went orthwest.

Mr. Ileywood accompanied ie party to St. Louis to see them safely ff. --Edwardsville Lodge No. 99, A.

F. A. M. elected the follewing officers last ight: T. W.

Springer, W. J. J. lumme, S. J.

A. Vance, J. M. Grossman, secretary; Evans, reasurer; Cross, tyler; R. C.

Bar- C. C. Corbett, B. H. Richards, trus- ees.

The installation will take place next Thursday night at which time ap- ointive officers will be made known. The Chapter will elect ollioers to night --A cold wave started from the northwest Christmas night and the mercury ell rapidly. The temperature was everal degrees below freezing point Wednesday aad yesterday it was still owr. Last night another cold wave ollowed and the mercury in the thermometers is trying to get in the bulbs. The cold came so suddenly that a good deal of surftring bag been caused by t.

Coal dealers are kept busy' and the ce men are wailing hopefully for a mrvest. --Thos. W. Morrison, of Kinsaastreet, had a singular experience Wednesday night with a strange man who was found to be a "gemea of color, sir." Mr. Morrison was awakened after midnight l.y a noise at a window.

He suspected burglars were trying to get iu and arming nmself i a a revolver quietly awaited the entree. Tue visitor left the window, wandered atuund the yard and finally cime to the front porch and began knock- lag. Mr. concluded that the the actions were not of one trying to break in and unlocked tbe door. The visitor pushed himself In knocking against Mr.

Morrison, wbu could not distinguish on account of daiknens who it was that dropped in at such an unseasonable hour, bat quickly dealt a blow and knocked the visitor on tbe porch. A ligbt was procured it was found tbat the prowler was a negro blacK as the ate of spades. He was a stranger and evidently lost and not iu right mind. Mr. Morrison induced- bira-to leave and next morning informed Marshal Stubbs.

T'be officer followed a trail of blood to tbe Madison Coal Mine and in returning found the negro in front of Nic Seip'u residence. He gave bis name aa Jackson said he was from Falrbury and father-in-law of David Williams, or this city, came here the night before and that hie peregrination during the night did not know "where be WM at." County Clerk Einlker isined tbe following; aince last' Issue: Wm. Wasman, Ed Minnie Oaldwell. Alton AGES. I V.

Waggoner, Godfrey 63 I Mrs Ellen Kfncnld, lovell (MarySIcVadden. J. Scott, Venice Augusta Seltt, (Stan Lucas, Qien Carbon TillleKnotut, St. Jacob--Rudolph Baer, collector) bond sureties, Molcholr Hochnll Louis Waaem, Cbai. Bklilger, Xnwt Pahmayer.

All the in IirnujtctBMClSK. P. Ash, deceased; cause continued to Dec. 29th. Leonie H.

Honnett et al, minors; John Moaaelt appointed guard Un; bond of $500 approved. Elizabeth Matt, deceased; administra- trix reports credits 9901.98; balance 9806.32, approved. James Mirtla, deceased; proof of death made; letters of Iwu8 to JaniM Martin; bond ot 9100 with i. 4. Mclnemey lioretf approved.

Jolio. proof of dtalhmade! tetura itaw bond Koh aad Victor Stan.