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PAGE TWO BIG SMOKESTACK IS SOLD AS EDWABPSVLLLK INTELLIGENCEB, MONDAY, MABCH 22, 1937 Coroner Explains Why 13-Year-Old Boy Was Jailed Structure Costing $30,000 1917 Goes to Wreckers for Only $150. in (Continued from page one) PRODUCTION A smokestack which cost $30,000 sold to wreckers as junk for and which probably contained metal valued at $2500, wns blasted down Sunday afternoon at the plant of the St. Louis Smelting Refining Company north of Collinsvllie. It formerly could be seen for distance of about ten miles from points south of Ed- wnrdsvllle. Several thousand persons encircled the plant to watch the chimney collapse while a limited number entered the grounds and observed the men working nt points 100 feet from the foundation.

The men spent four hours In final preparations to blast out parts of the foundation to make the chimney fall In the desired direction without damaging other structures. For two weeks they had been undermining the stack by cutting holes Into it. In all they used 400 pounds of dynamite, about 200 pounds being exploded Sunday in the final" flve shots. Several weeks ago they shot down a smaller stack, 204 feet high, which itood In the HnP the larger was to fall. Three charges of dynamite were placed In the foundation during the early afternoon to obtain desired conditions.

About 5 o'clock the two final charges were set nnd arranged to explode a few seconds between each other. As the blasts occurred there was slight tremble of the eaith, the stock beginning to fall over and broke Intwo. The lower portion split open nnd as the top cnme down It was burled in the soft earth. W. E.

Newman, superintendent, said the suick was built In 1917 for $30,000. The great height was necessary to cany the gas fumes high Into the nlr nnd prevent killing trees nnd other vegetation. It was 376 feet high, mounted on base 30 feet In diameter and the top was 16 feet across. It was constructed of hollow tile with steel rods placed through them and open- Ings filled with concrete. The total weight of the stack was 3200 tons.

II contained about 60 tons of steel valued nt 510 a ton nnd about $90 in old cop- pe rused at the top as protection against lightning. The normal force of men employed at the plant wns 225 workers but during the war the number Increased to 400 pet sons. About four years ago labor trouble developed ot the plant nnd differences were never adjusted. At thnt time the supply of 010 at St Francis. wns becoming limited An opportunity aiose to establish fi new plant on Pnrava River, At-pcntine Republic, South America.

i ttio past vear much of the equipment has been i a to plant. Mr. Newman said that all of the buildings nt the ColllnsvUle plant have been sold. Much of the 225 acies ol land have been sold nnd the icmamder will be sold. He said about foui months i yet be required to clean up the giounds.

There is only one tullei stack in Mndison County. It is 450 feet high nnd is located at thr plant Fedetnl Lend Company nt Alton. day of this week, or on Monday of next week, as the result of the death of Leroy Aslone. "This boy was transferred at my request Gerald Gould, an Alton policeman, directly from the Roosevelt Junior High School In Alton to the Ed- wardsvllle jail, for the explicit purpose of preventing any interviews by newspaper men or other curiosity seekers. I have learned that at least three newspapermen were permitted the privilege of questioning this boy nnd taking a statement from him, and also photographing blm.

"I regret that this was permitted as this was contrary to my wishes. This was one of the reasons why I moved this boy yesterday from the county jnll nnd placed him In a private home (not his own) in Alton. Another reason was that the facts revealed by the post-morten examination conducted by Doctor N. Allen in my presence, on the remains of Lcroy Aslone, proved conclusively that a blow, If struck by John Lefler, was not the cause of the death of Leroy Aslone. On the contrary, Leroy Aslone died from an acute dilatation of the heart resulting from an apparent leukemia, which will be confirmed by the blood and tissue examination yet to be submitted by Dr.

Allen the latter part of this week. "Personally, I consider this case a most unusual one and will admit that I have handled it In a most unusual manner. I have considered all the facts very caiefully before taking action. In my opinion, the verdict will be, when the inquest Is held: "Natural Causes: Acute Dilatation of the Heart; Lymphatic Leukemia." "I offer you herewith this information which will be of value to you. You will note that I am also sending copy of this letter to Lester M.

Geers, the State's Attorney, who is likewise interested In the facts." U. S. Output Declining In Comparison With Rest of the World. Survived 'Burial' Publisher's Widow Buried. Clinton, I I I Mar.

22--Funeral services were to be held here today for Mrs B. F. PC Hz, 69, who died Saturday nfter nn illness of two months. Rev. Thomas Tull, Monticello, former pnstor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church here, was to officiate Mrs.

Peltz was the widow of B. F. Peltz, who owned and published the Clinton Journal Public at the time of his death in 1928. Survivors of Mrs, Peltz are her son, Ralph C. Peltz, president and editor of the Journal Public, a brother and a sister.

Woman Becomes Fireman. Hightstown, N. Mar 22--A woman invaded one of the last strongholds ot man today when Mrs. Augusta Chasan, mother of a 13 year old boy, became charter member of the Jeiiey Homestead Volunteer Fire Department. Despite bitter protests a fcsv weeks ago when she applied for membeislup, the male members accepted her membership unanimously.

She was offered the position of. vice- president IAK declined. Her husband li the president of the company. Washington, Mar. 22--The growing tendency throughout the world to increase restrictions against petroleum exploitation by others than nationals of oil-producing countries was emphasized today by government officials who are studying the United States' oil supply.

Department of commerce statistics reveal that this nation's output of crude petroleum is declining in comparison with world production. The output In 1933 was 63 per cent compared with the rest of the world. In 1936 it had fallen to 60. Paul L. Hopper, of the commerce department's petroleum-cool section, said surveys show that discovery of- new oil reserves Is hardly keeping abreast of production.

If this country's internal needs increase, In the opinion of oil experts, it may become necessary to reduce petroleum exports and to incrasee imports. In 1936, the United States exported 51,430,000 barrels of crude petroleum, 95 per cent of It to Japan, Canada and France. This was an increase of approximately 1,000,000 barrels over 1935. Crude imports ip 1936 aggregated 33,018,000 barrels. American exploitation of foreign fields Is slowly but gradually being restricted, commerce officials pointed out.

At the bottom of this situation is said to be the increasingly nationalistic policies of many oil-producing nations. In Mexico, for example, American and british companies are finding it difficult to obtain new oil reserves. The Mexican government, while not expropriating oil lands now held by foreign companies, is creating a gov- ernment-conttoiled corporation to take over and operate the better petroleum producing tracts. Labor strife, too, complicates the operations of Amei ican companies, not only in Mexico but in the third largest producing country in the world. The Venezuelan government has been less lenient in granting concessions to foreign companies In the last year.

Most recent concessions have carried the obligation that foreign producers must maintain refineries in Venezuela. In that way, the government would benefit not only from the tax on crude, but from the levy on the refined products as well. The Bolivian government last week issued a deciee expropriating the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey's vast holdings in that country. The company, sole producers in Bolivia, was accused of defrauding the government of loyalties due the government for petioleum expoits. Will Resume Handling of Foreign Affairs of His Nation.

Eleven-year-old James Kennedy's fright still shows on his face tor he had Just been dug--literally--out of the wreckage of the New London, school when this picture was taken. He was buried 10 minutes. MORE TROUBLE ABOUT SPECIAL STAMP ISSUES Washington, Mar. 22--Postmaste General James A. Farley's efforts t( settle his latest stamp controversj may bring down the wrath of phila telists when the new four-cent armj series issue goes on sale tomorrow.

The three-cent denomination show ing Civil War Union Generals Grant Sherman and Sheridan made goo Democrats in Dixie furious. Eve willing to oblige Farley through as sistants, told the southerners to wai until they saw the four cent stamp showing the Confederate Generals Le and Jackson. Farley was even wil ing to print the stamps with a nev ink which would match Confederate grey. That seemed all right until rumons began to circulate that the new grey ink did not print as cleanly as the usual brown color found on ordinary four-cent stamps. Some reports said the new grey ink was likely to smudge.

Collectors tomorrow will stand in line to buy their stamps for first day cover and to check up on the rumors. HASTENS X10 CAPITAL Home, Mar. 22--Premier Benito Mussolini hastened homeward today, two days ahead of time, to resume di- charge of. the country's foreign affairs. It was denied in authoritative quarters that he curtailed his triumphant visit to Italian North Africa because jf Italian reverses in Spain--of which he public remains unaware.

(A few hours before Mussolini left Tripoli Gen. Wilhelm Faupel, ambassador of Nazi Germany to the Spanish nationalists, arrived at Hendaye, on the French frontier and left for Paris. He was believed to be on his way to Berlin to report to Adolf Hitler). Officially, Premier Mussolini left Tripoli yesterday because a sand storm prevented his proposed airplane tour to the interior. There was really a serious storm.

In addition, it was said, Mussolini was returning "timely" to watch "even more important" matters than the Spanish civil war--the scheduled visit to King Leopld of Bel glum to England today and the impending visit of Chancellor Kurt Schu- schnigg of Austria. Austrians have been concerned recently about the nature of Italian-German cooperation in foreign affairs and particularly abou Italian intimations that the presen time is unfavorable for a restoration of the Hapsburgs. Officials denied also the assertion from loyalist Sjain that a message from Premier Mussolini to his troop in Spain was found by advancing loy alists on the Guadalajara front. The alleged message was one of somewha premature congratulation on victone against the loyalists. Officials sail that the premier would be unlikely commit himself in any such way.

Pn vate sources commented that simila expressions were understood to hav been made on previous occasions. Newspapers were silent on loyalis victories on the Guadalajara fronl They said there was a "lull" on th front but emphasized activity on othe fronts. WHOLESALE. 'heat No. 1 Pheat No.

2 rheat No. 3 Tiite Corn ellow Corn lixed Corn cwt. ats, per bushel horts, per 100 Ibs imothy, per ton Alfalfa, per ton Batter and Ecgs. tutter, country creamery Sggs, per doz Poultry. pring Chickens, per Ib.

alive pring Chickens, per Ib. 'urkeys, alive, pei Ib Geese, alive per Ib alive, per Ib. RETAIL. Old Chickens, alive, per Ib Spring Chickens, dressed. Ib ipring Chickens, per Ib.

alive Butter and Eggs. Butter, creamery, Ib. Butter, country. Ib Sggs, per dozen ork Chops, Ib. Veal Chops, Ib.

Have the Intelligencer sent to folks living at a distance. Its as good as a letter from home. Skeleton For Sale. New York, Mar. 22--If the owner a skeleton, found near the Bronx bo anical gardens, doesn't claim it withi 60 days it will be sold at auction, po lice headquarters announced todaj Sergeant Thomas F.

Maxwell wh found the skeleton said that "finding being keepings doesn't go with me i this case." 1.34 1.33 1.05 1.05 1.05 i.75 .45 1.90 ..14.00 ..16.00 .36 .18 Round Steak, Ib. jirloin Steak. Ib. Spare Ribs, Ib Pork Steak, Ib Smoked Ham, Ib. Fruits and Vegetables.

Cabbage, new, per Ib ireen Beans unions, per dozen Lettuce, per head Apples, 3 Ibs for Peas. Ib Oranges, Grain. Wheat, per bushel Shorts, per 100 Ibs Oats, per bushel Shelled Corn, per bu Bran, per cwt Alfalfa, per ton St. Louis Produce. Light fowls under 5 Ibs, per Ib over 5 Ibs.

per Ib. Leghorns, per Ib. Broiler Chickens, under 2 Ibs Turkey Hens, 9 Ibs Toms, over 14 Ibs. as .14 as 02 .14 .22 33 .23 .42 .30 .25 .30 .28 .35 .35 .20 .25 .04 .20 .40 4.0 .2: 20( .65 1.30 ..185 2200 17 12-15 .16 .14 Turkeys, small .17 Turkeys, No. 2, per Ib 17 Roosters, leghorn stags .07 Roosters, staggy young 11 Roosters, old 10 Spring ducks, small, Ib .12 4 Ibs and over, per Ib 15 Geese, spring, per Ib .10 Guineas, old 250 Spring chickens, 2 Ibs.

and over .24 Under 3 Ibs 21 Eggs, No. 1, per doz .21 'A Standards, per doz 22 Butter, standard, per Ib .2714 East St. Louis Livestock. East St. Louis, 111., Mar.

22--Hogs 500 through; 5,000 direct; 170 bs up 5-10c above Friday; 160 Ibs. down steady to strong; top 10.45; bulk 180-250 Ibs. 10.20-1040; few 170 Ibs. 10.15-10.20; 140-160 Ibs. 9.40-10.00; 100130 Ibs.

few 7.25 down; sows 9.50-9.85. Cattle calves unusually light supply of steers meeting slow inquiry; odd head fairly steady around 8.00-9.25; mixed yearlings and heifers opening barely steady on butcher account, but sales involving mostly common and medium grades; cows steady in a few instance, but bids unevenly lower; bulls steady to 25c lower, 1255 Ibs downward from 6.50; vealers 25c lower, top 10.25; nominal range slaughter steers 6.50-12.75; slaughter heifers 6.25-10.75. Sheep market not yet established; asking fully steady to higher for fed lambs; receipts four doubles fed western lambs; two decks of California stringers; five decks mixed Texas and Oklahoma. Chicago Grain Close. WHEAT--May 1.39 July 1.26%; Sept i8 CORN--May, new 111 old 1 09 July, new 107, old 1.04 Sept.

new, I OATS--May 47; July Sept St. Louit, Cash Grain. WHEAT--Hard No. 2, 142U. CORN--Yellow No.

3, 117-118, No. 4. 11G-116 1 mixed No. 2, 118; No. 4, 116-i.

OATS--White No. 2, 53; No. 3, 5252 Vi; sample 52; mixed No. 1, 53. All the news in the EDWARDSVILLE NOTEL 323 ST.

LOUIS STREET FOR GOOD MEALS SERVED IN THE DINING ROOM AT ALL TIMES HO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY AMELIA EARHAET WILL TRY WORLD FLIGHT AGAIN BABY PIG DEATH BATE INCREASE ALARMING XJrbnnn, 111, Mnr. 22--A serious threat to continued profits from hogs on Illinois farms this year Is the alarming Incrcnse in deaths of baby pigs i i five to seven days nfter birth, according to nn announcement made here todny by Dr. Robert Graham, chief In nnimnl patholosy nnd hygiene, University of Illinois College of Agriculture. For the post two months reports have been received of deaths of baby pigs in Illinois nnd other corn-belt States. Prevention appears to Ho In cnrcful feeding nnd management of sows and gilts during pregnancy.

It Is not believed that the disease is contagious or Infectious. A high percentage of even all litters died on same farms, although noimal litters have been farrowed In other herds along with litters which were affected. Kxtcnds "Merry Christmas." Toionto, Mar. 22--The congregation of St. Mary Magdalene Church wns wished very Meriy Chustmas" by the rector, the Hcv.

Father R. H. Thomas, ckuniK his Palm Sunday sei- mon. "I a to take this opportunity ot wishing Merry Cluistmas" Thomas said. "I mean that, for so many of you consulei your duty done by nn attendance at church once year.

I do not expect to bee most of you ngnln until next Palm Sunday." Honolulu, T. Mar. 22--An army board of inquiry today investigated Amelm Earhart Putnam's crash nt Luke Field Saturday while mechanics dismantled her $90,000 "flying laboratory" and she sailed for home California with her crew on a sturdy steamship. The pioneering flight around the woild of the greatest woman flier was delayed probably four months by the accident, but she planned to have the plane rebuilt and tiy again, the next time for a speed record. Mrs.

In Arkansas. Little Rock, Mar. 22--Mrs Fianklin D. Roosevelt arrived here today to address civic nnd school while on her tour of the southwest. After two speeches in Dallas, Toxns, yestcrdny, Mrs.

Roosevelt last night visited briefly with her son, Elliott, nnd his wife, in Foil Woith. Lucky Lad Escapes GENERAL STORE STRIKE IN PROVIDENCE FEARED RADIO INQUIRY MOVE IS GROWING IN CONGRESS Washington, Mai. 22--A move for congrcsslonnl investigation of the fash-growing United States indio in- dustiy gained strength todty with several House leaders Indicating they would suppoit the Inquliy. A resolution ordering such an Investigation, Introduced by Chairman William P. Connery, ol House labor committee, is pending before the administration-controlled Ulres committee, Hearings are scheduled soon.

State Senator Burled. Clinton, 111., Mar. 22--Impressive services marked the funeral here yesterday of State Senator L. O. Williams.

Several thousand persons, Including Gov. Henry Homer, state of- fleers and part traders of the State Senate attended. The largest throng in Clinton's history mourned the death of the legislator who was Governor Horner's floor leader In the upper branch of the General Assembly at Springfield where memorial services are scheduled to be held tomorrow or Wednesday. Providence, R. Mai.

22--A citywide strike against all retail stores except those dispensing food and drugs threatened Providence today. Already locked doors barred em- ployes and shoppers' alike from 12 department and five-and-ten-cent stores--closed by owners to avert a possible sit-down strike pending settlement of C. I. O. wage demands.

A city-wide strike was voted yesterday by 450 workers affiliated with the C. I. O. after i ejecting owners' peace proposals. Verdict of Acquittal.

Springncld, 111., Mar. 22--U. S. District Judge J. Earl Major today directed verdict of acquittal in the trial of Frank A.

Auten and Hugo W. Greb, two of four former officers of the National Aid Society, a mutual benefit Insurance organization on mail fraud charges. Auto Crash Fatal. Galesburg, 111, Mnr. 22 -Victor D.

Hile, 34, died today from injuries received when the car he was driving ran off the hard road near Knoxville, five miles east of here. Hile wns a brnkeman on the C. B. Q. Lucky were those within the New London, school building who escaped miraculously and lived to receive first aid treatment from Texas Red Cross nurses, as did this youth, after the explosion.

Wheat Prices Soar. Chicago, Mnr. 22--World wheat prices skyrocketed today on a report to brokers that the Argentine government may baiVijvhent exports May 1. Chicago prices shot up two to three cents a bushel. Killed By Ambulance.

Belviedere, 111., Mar. 22--Injuries received when he was struck by an undertaker's automobile caused tho death today of Emll Luckow, 03, brother of Mrs. Ezra Merrill, assistant chief of police of Belvldere. Intelligencer Want Ads sell used cars SPRING SCENE MARCH would be a dismal month indeed if man had no imagination. Fortunately, hope springs eternal, and each returning Spring sees new ideas, new aspirations brought once more to life.

"We'll do that in the Spring," is a familar expression. Plans shelved during the Winter are dusted off. Now, the family talks about replacing the old car buying new clothes a new radio dahlia bulbs paint for the garage. A thousand things are needed a thousand tasks must be done. Here in the advertising pages of this newspaper is real Spring news.

Articles you need, carefully selected and arranged, are paraded before your critical eyes. Read the advertisements and so choose wisely. For advertisements, the maker's guide to good values, will be your guide to a happier, more cheerful Spring. 'WSPAPERI.