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JANUARY 27, 1906. ONLY THREE DAYS Geo. uck ONLY THREE DAYS MORE MORE Only all your offering all made line DRESSGOODS last of Serges, Voiles, in yard, the your ow per DANDELION wants during hundreds of just who can conveniently a Red Ink Price of of January sale Henriettes, Satin Melrose, EtaCloth Suitings price from $1.00 and have put entire ot. Come choice at the re. price of yard BLOSSOMS PLUCKED IN HIS PASTURE Hans Henrichs, the well known contractor, brought to the office of The Journal -Gazette this afternoon a bunch of dandelion blossoms that he gathered in his pasture near his residence on Western avenue.

old citizens have seen dandelions in eastern Illinois in bloom on the 27th day of January, but the sight was unusual, fact that the little yellow flowers are showing up now is an evidence that this section of Illinois has been having winter resort weather. FROM PARALYSIS. Hugh Barnes, a farmer living south of town, received word this morning that his mother, living at Gosport, had suffered a stroke of paraly. sis and is in a precarious condition. Mr.

Barnes departed at once for Gos- MANY IN ATTENDANCE. About 150 little girls attended the sewing school in the basement of the library building this afternoon. Their eagerness to learn and their pleased faces quite repaid the women in charge for their labor in aiding the littie ones. BASKET BALL TEAMS. The Charleston high school basket ball team passed through Mattoon today en route home from Vandalia, where it played two games Friday evening.

Charleston was defeated by Vandalia by a score of 39 to 10, and it defeated Centralia by a score of 18 to 8. Vandalia then defeated Centralia by a score of 38 to 6. DIVORCE GRANTED TO MRS. COVERSTONE Big Four Man Charged With Having Struck His Wife-Division of Children. Mrs.

Rose Coverstone was granted a divorce by Judge Horace Clark this afternoon from her husband, Dexter -Coverstone, who is in charge of the water supply force of the Big Four railroad. Mrs. Coverstone charged that her husband often had struck her, and that once last summer he had endeavored to choke her to death. She further alleged that she had once filed a bill for divorce, but that she had retracted upon her husband's promising to mend ways. Mrs.

Coverstone was given custody of his, the youngest child, aged two; and the two older ones, aged six and eight years, were given into the care of the father. The plaintiff was represented by F. N. Henley, and the defendant, who did not contest the suit, by Bryan H. Tivnen.

ACCEPTS CHARGE AT KANSAS STATION Rev. W. C. Snyder, in 1891 pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian church of this city, was in Mattoon today en. route from Gibson City, Kansas station, where he has scepted the charge of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.

When Rev. Snyder left the Mattoon pastorate he went to McCormick semipary to take a post graduate course. From there he accepted a call. from Lincoln, where he remained seven years, going from that city to Gibson City, where he had been in charge for' a similar length of time. While in the city this afternoon Reva Spyder called upon a number of his former parishioners.

Three GREAT FORCING such bargains as we to shop in the DISHES We have on hand a special consisting of Berry Dishes, Salad Dishes, Bread and Plates, Cups and Saucers piece) in Holland blues, and ated finishes, any of which have to pay from 15c to 25c store. To close the entire lot order at 3 pieces for Cup and Saucer are sold Shoes All $4.00 and $3.50 Shoes close out at per pair Social Affairs AT DINNERMiss Kit Morgan will entertain a few friends informally this evening at a 6 o'clock dinner at her home, 1608 Marshall avenue. SKATING PARTYThe following young people formed a party at Urban park rink Friday evening: Misses Gertrude Scutt, May La Clair, Okel Woodworth, Lola La Clair; Messrs. Will La Clair, Frank Bishop, Wilbert Hill, George Scutt and Oliver Barney. ENTRE NOUS CLUB The Entre Nous club members met Friday afternoon with Mrs.

Lewis 1712 Lafayette avenue, and enjoyed a very pleasant hour. Dainty refreshments were served. 4 4. AT THE ELK ROOMSThe house committee of the Elks turned over their club rooms to Mrs. Howe and Miss Lothridge of the Howe Amusement company this afternoon, and they entertained the girls who are taking part in "The Purple Prince." DINNER PARTYMr.

and Mrs. Thomas Daugherty will celebrate the tenth anniversary of their marfiage Sunday at their home north of this city and a number of Mattoon friends will be their guests at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty are.

noted. for. their. hospitality everyone is looking forward to the day with much pleasure. The guests will be: Messrs.

and Mesdames Fred Grant, Ed Daugherty, Frank Daugherty. Mark Daugherty, Toole, H. L. Bauer, Tom Dolan, Misses Margaret and None Lynch, Ethel Metler, Messrs. Dick Boyle and John Cronin.

444 EUCHRE PARTYA very delightful affair was given Friday night by Miss VI Sinsabaugh at her home on Wabash avenue, when she some of her friends at a entertained. party. A delicious two guests course. were: luncheon Misses was Helen served. McCul- The I loch, Harriet Fitch, Hazel Cobb, Marian Lehman.

Georgia Shane; Messrs. John Reynolds, Will' King, Harry Shinn, Charles Rogers, Harold Lindley and. James Morrison. BOYS' PARTY- Mrs. Paul Rider and Mrs M.

J. Waltz gave.a party. this afternoon in honor Master John Rider at his home, 1216 Charleston, avenue: No girls were included in the list, as boys of that age prefer stag parties, claiming that girls put a damper on their exuberant spirits. The boys enjoyed themselves, and were quite ready to do ample justice to the refreshments which were served. Those present were: Harry Lehman, Wayne Blessinger, Louis Rawlings, Maryon Boulware, France Votow, William Meachem, Bloise Cramer, Arthur Link, Dumas McFall, Jules Bower, Richard Matthews, Donold Pinkerton and John Rider.

ENTERTAIN THEIR CLASSES- Miss Mary Dole and will Osborne entertained their respective Sunday school classes of the Congregational church Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Osborne on Charleston avenue, and a very jolly evening was spent in games and social conversation. Refreshments were served. are: Marian Lehman, Blanche The meinbers of Miss Dole's class Richmond. Martha Trogdon, Louise Craig.

Helen North, Olive Checkley, Eva Kinzel, Isbel Shaw, Lilian Rid die. Mabel Stone and Lotta Young. Mrs. Osborne's class members are James Morrison, Justin Shrader, OUT SALE quote you below mornings. lot of Dishes Pickle Dishes; butter and dinner (sold as one, fancy decoryou would for in a china out in' short 10c 25c as one piece to $2.98 bert Miller, Herbert Shinn, Harold Lindley Riddle.

Days More! In which to fill' sides we are noons, we advise We have on a broken for this the consisting Prunellas, mines, ranging to $1.75 per one price on and take markablly 69c JNO. MARTIN PASSES AWAY OLD AND RESPECTED CITIZEN DIED THIS MORNING AFTER YEAR'S ILLNESS. FUNERAL TO BE MONDAY Born in Germany Fifty-Six Years Ago -Had Been in the Grocery Business. John Martin, an old and respected resident of Mattoon, died at his home, 1409. Shelby avenue, at 11:45 o'clock this morning after an illness of about a year.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Congregational church, Rev. Naboth Osborne, pastor of that church, and Rev. Martin, pastor of the German Evangelical church, officiating. terment will be made at Dodge Grove cemetery. Born in Germany.

The deceased was born fifty-six years ago in Germany. At the age of 21 he came to America, settling in Mattoon. A few years later he went west. where he spent several in California, Arizona and New Mexico. passing through many adventures and getting a taste of real western life as it was years ago.

At one time he was employed as a mail carrier, making the long journey ever the mountains on horseback and alone; at another time he took employment on a cattle ranch, and assisted in corralling the longhorns. years after his return to Mattoon he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Brundidge, who survives him. To them were born three children. two daughters--Mary and Kate--and a son--Karl--all of whom reside at home. In Grocery Business.

For many years Mr. Martin was emploved. as a paperbanger by Valentine Schlicher. About twelve years ago he opened a suburban grocery store at 1405 Shelby avenue, and since that time until illness prevented him he had constantly been in business, building up a large trade and increasing his wide circle of friends. in his early life the deceased united with the German Lutheran church, of which he was a useful member.

'Aside from his immediate family he has two sisters, who reside in Germany, and a brother-Jacob-whose whereabouts are unknown. SLOCUM CAPTAIN IS FOUND GUILTY Special to The Journal-Gazette. New York, January 27. -Captain, William Van Schaick. who was in command of the ill-fated steamer, Captain Slocum, was found guilty today on a charge of criminal negligence for falling to keep his crew properly drilled for a fire emergency.

Captain Van Schaick was sentenced by the court to ten years at hard bor in Sing Sing prison. Captain Van Schaick is 67 years old and has been a river pilot and connected with the sea for forty years. It is the general opinion that the old man was the victim of lax employers, whose duty it was to supply. him with, the equipment. protion will be made in the federal courts for his release.

The officers of the company which owned the General Slocum will be tried next week on the same charge. in which we offer to give you ONE OF ALL YOU BUY. Beto induce early buying. As we expect immense crowds in the Remnants We have opened up a regular Remnant Several pieces of Crash at Department in the rear room of the store 4 142c of a good heavy, firm, and have three large counters devoted Russian Crash in bleached or entirely to Remnants, We found it absolutely necessary to do something that unbeached, full, pieces, not mill would help us close out the constantly ends, at increasing lot of Remnants resulting from 4 1-2c our sales of regular goods and have mark per yard ed all ends and Remnants at especially low to accomplish this purpose. Flannel You will find hundreds of bargains in this 20 pieces of a good cream Shaker room that will be of interest to you, so don't fail to give it a visit.

per we- Flannel; worth 5c yard, will sell 10 yards only to a Fancy all wool Rugs customer Rugs 27X54 inches at, each 79c 10 yards for 35c Harries, Harry and Lawrence HORSE DROPS DEAD. A horse attached to one of Jerry Tippy's dray wagons dropped dead on North Sixteenth street, just north of the Big Four tracks, this afternoon. Its death was presumed to be from heart failure. YOUNG MOTHER'S SERIOUS CHARGES. Mrs.

James L. Patton Appears Before Police Judge Scott and Asks for Warrant. This afternoon while Police Magistrate Scott's office was thronged with loungers, a pathetic little figure timidly advanced into the, room and inquired for Squired! Scott. The girl, for she was nothing more, was clad in a torn blue calico dress, partially covered by a faded and torn jacket of long ago. On her head she wore a pale red fascinator, and her feet were enclosed in rough cowskin shoes, which originally had been designed for some farmers' extremities.

Even these were dilapidated and covered with mud. In her hand she carried a small parcel, wrapped in a newspaper. "I want my husband arrested," she stated, as she advacned to Chief Ly-1 ons' side, large scalding tears welling up into her childish blue -eyes. "He thumped me, and he shot at me and he took everything away from me. Why, I haven't a thing on my back but this old thing," slapping her dress, "and an old red calico wrapper and apron which I have in this bundle.

"James Earl Patton is my husband's name," in reply to a question from the chief. "They made him marry me two years ago last November. hated and loathed him, but they bought me a wedding dress and made me marry him, and he promised to be good to me. Our baby he has taken from me. mean to have it back.

"He taunted me and told me that I couldn't have him arrested, but I can. know enough about him to land him in the penitentiary. "A week ago he struck me at Lerna and nearly knocked me under the train. Then he left me and he took and sold everything I had and he wouldn't divide the money with me. We've been living at Frank Jolly's house, south of town, and I walked in from there this morning.

I intend to get a job and buy me a pair of shoes," looking deprecatingly at her footwear, "then I intend to. make him smoke for this." The girl's story, her youthful appearance, the fact that is to become a mother and her manner of speaking of her grief all appealed to her hearers, and a prominent attorney who was among them volunterrled his assistance if needed. It is probable, however, that the matter will be placed in the hands of the state's attorney. Mrs. Patton is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Calhoun, who' reside near Urban park. Patton is a son of John W. Patton, who formerly resided east of the old folks' home; Now, she states, he lives on Cottage avenue. No action has been taken in the matter because of the state's attor.

ney's absence from the city. HAWAIIAN GOVERNOR IS CRITICALLY ILL Special to The Journal Gazette. Washington, January Territorial Secretary J. C. Atkinson, who was on his way to Portugal, received word is today ill that Governor Carter of Hawall 80 that Secretary Atkinson must go to Honolulu, which he will do immediately.

ACTUAL SCENE ACT 1, "THE PURPLE PRINCE." GORGEOUS Operatic Comedy "The Purple Prince" FOR THE ELKS' CHARITY FUND. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENING, MATTOON THEATER Prices 75,.50 and 25c. Boxes $1.00. Seat Sale Opens Monday at McClure's Book Store. NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH BY DROWNING C.

W. Haskell and William Garrett Have Thrilling Experience Near Newton, C. W. Haskell and William Garrett narrowly escaped watery grave and the loss of a span of horses valued at $300 four miles north of Newton, this morning. They were driving a team belonging to a Greenup liveryman when they reached a ford.

The water appeared to be only deer and Mr. Haskell urged the horses Soon they were floundering in a treacherous sea of quick sand, and the water rose above the backs. As they struggled on the water rose above seat buggy, and reached the knees the men who were standing of on it. By liberal use of the whip and by keeping, a cool head the horses were to the opposite bank. The men had on heavy overcoats, and had they been precipitated into the water the probability is that they would have lost their lives.

ANOTHER PLOT TO ASSASSINATE THE CZAR Special to The Journal Gazette. St. Petersburg, January of persons have been arrested in connection with. another plot to assassinate the czar. The guard around the imperial palace has been increas.

ANOTHER BANK ROBBED. Special to The Journal-Gazette. Owasso, I. January 27- -The First National bank of city was robbed this morning of $2,000 by thieves, who dynamited the safe and escaped with their loot on a hand car. -A.

F. Doner of Bethany, who had been a guest of Mattoon friends, returned to his home this morning. Sanford Young was in Charleston today. John McNutt was a visitor in Humbolt today. P.

F. Melatyre made a business trip to today, J. W. Wave of Windsor was a Mattoon visitor today. James Contin of Iowa is visiting his father, Michael Contin.

E. 0. Coons transacted business at Humbolt this afternoon. Urley Fitzpatrick was a business visitor in T'uscola today. Thorpe has returned from A business trip to Windsor.

WIll Shafer will spend Sunday with Herbert Brown in St. Louis. L. E. McGinnis of Lerna was a business! visitor in Mattoon today.

Mrs. Ed 'Cox has returned from a visit with relatives at Virden, Mrs. Walter Mitchell of Charleston called on Mattoon friends Friday, John Oliver of Charleston was business caller in the city Friday. 11 lier home, north of the Mrs. Fred Knollenberg is Walter Dunn, the Charleston horseman, was a Mattoon visitor today, Stanley Moore of Humbolt transacted business in Mattoon this afternoon.

J. A. Roseboom went to Windsor today to look after broomcorn affairs. Mrs. C.

E. Wilson returned last night from a week's visit in Chicago. Miss Blanche Wilton of Charleston spent Friday with friends in this city. Misses Nell and Nettie Duncan of Arcola were shopping in the city Friday. Al Lindley of Neoga returned home this morning after a short stay in the city.

W. M. Higgins, 813 DeWitt avenue, is confined to his home with rheumatism. Mrs. Horace Goodwin of Terre Haute was a guest of Mrs.

Marx Thode Friday. Mrs. Coddington of Paxton Is a guest of her brother, J. D. Andrews, and family.

E. F. Bayne of Neoga returned to his home this morning after a short stay in Mattoon. Mr. and Mrs.

Will Kenny of leston attended the funeral of Mrs. O'Connor Friday. J. D. White of Toledo returned to his home this morning after a short stay in Mattoon.

Miss Ruby Mason of Charleston was a guest of friends in the city Friday while en route to Arcola. Miss Della Steger has resumed her duties at the Hattoom candy kitchen after a two weeks' illness. Mrs. Charles Callahan and daughter of Indianapolis are visiting with sister, Mrs. May Swisher.

her, M. McIntyre of Paterson, N. who had been a guest of his brother, P. F. Melntyre, left for his home- to day.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Logan of Char. leston came over this afternoon to spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.

Clary ence Phipps. William Knollenberg, who has been very ill at his home north of the city, was able to be in town today for the first time in several weeks. Miss Carol Neubold of Sullivan has come to Mattoon to take treatment for the loss of her voice. brothe er, Frank Neubold, is with her. Mrs.

D. C. Buck of Springfeld has joined her husband, who is to manage the Singer sewing machine office in this city during the absence of J. R. Duvall.

MOROCCAN DELEGATES FOR FINANCIAL REFORM Special to The Journal-Gazette. Algeciras, January -Morocco day surprised the delegates by presenting a detailed plan of its own for the financial reform of Morocco. The delegates had been talking of an agreement upon the plan submitted by the powers in 1904, when the sultan's representatives created a sensation by submitting a counter proposal. This procedure was unexpected, and takes much of the wind from the sails of the powers. RECOMMEND THAT HOUSE PASS THE RATE BILL Special to The Journal-Gazette.

Washington, January Hepburn today introduced in the house the rate bill, with the committee's unanimous recommendation for. its passage..