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VOLUME XXXI MATTOON. ILLINOIS. MARCH 10, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTS WOMAN'S COUNCIL PROGRAM CHOIR CONCERT. WILL COUNTY INSTRUCTS FOR HEARST.

AMONG EXCHANGES A TIMELY WARNING. Thought Table Talked. Over at Paris shortly after the establishment of teleplex connection between this city and Terre Haute, a couple o' operators bad their wits frightened out of them by bearing a conversation emanate apparently from the telegraph table upon which their beads were reclined during a brief rest. "Mr. Kelly will be on No.

46 to relieve Conductor Duckworth," said the mysterious voice in tones most distinct. "All right, good bye," came the answer. Turning on a light the mystified operators searched the room and examined the The Edgar county republican convention will be held next Monday at Paris. Effingham county is the victim of an oil craze and test boring will soon begin at Tenlopolis. The question of building an opera house agitating the minds of progressive citizens of Greenup.

There are seventy persons in the Champaign county poorhouse, some of the women therein being compelled to sleep the ball ways for lack of room. Mrs. Elizabeth Young who died at her home in Shelbyville last week, aged 78 years, was a friend and classmate of Mrs. James G. Blaine at Bardstown, Ky.

Jasper E. Doutbit, nephew of Rev. Jasper L.Douthit, of Litbia Springs fame, was wedded in Windsor to Miss Pearl Walden, recently, his distinguished uncle performing the ceremony. It takes a mighty vivid imagination to believe, by looking at a splendid group picture of the "Eight Spinsters" club of Shelbyville which appeared in last week's Leader, that any one of the charming maidens photographed has reached more than the twentieth milestone in life. At the time of the breaking out of the civil war, Ben Butler in conversation with Breckenridge voiced a sentiment which ought to become a proverb when he said, '-Secession ia either rightorit is treason." Ryan, the confessed murderer of Agent Stillions at Galton in September of 1902, Chicago, March 10 Will county Is tbe latest one to officially swing Into line for Hearst.

Tbe Democratic Convention at Juliet Monday adopted ringing resolutions Instructing tbe seventeen delegates from tbat county to tbe state convention to vote and work unitedly for an Instructed Hearst delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Democratic sentiment In Will county Is about unanimous for Hearst and the convention simply registered tbe preferences of the rank and file. Although tbe convention split on tbe legislative contest and elected two sets of delegates, botb sides unanimously adopted Hearst resolutions. Tbe following are tbe resolutions as adopted: Whereas, tbe Democratic party bas ever stood for the rights of the common people of the country, and bas demanded as a Democratic fundamental principle, "equal rights and opportunities for all, and special privileges for none;" and Whereas, The Issue of tbe approaching campaign Is clearly tbe question of whether a few great monopolistic combinations are to control tbe business and destiny of tbs country; wheth er all the people, the merchant, tbe miner, the farmer, the artisan and the laboring man, are to become mere tributaries oj a few great commercial princes; Whereas, William Randolph Hearst stands to-day as tbe most logical representative of the business man aud tbe Independent worker and tbe great representative of competitive business methods as against monopolistic methods, tnere-forebelt Resolved, That the Democracy of Will county, In convention assembled, approve and endorse bis candidacy and Instruct the delegates elected bere to use all honorable means to bring about tbe nomination of said William Randolph Hearst for president of the United States, voting for only such delegates to the national convention as favor his nomination and working and voting for Instructions at tbe state convention In barmouy herewith. Jobn F.

Qulun presided over the -convention. Tbe delegates elected areas follows: John F. Qulnn, John MaHale, James Corcoran, A. Raub, John F. Bray, Leonard Eyck, Thomas P.

Feely, John R. Cronln, Major J. H. Thompson, William H. Clare, James Denaboe, William Young, Ellas Brown, H.

F. Henoebry, Samuel Spangler, Tbomas Langdon. Joseph Kaln The delegates named by tbe adherents ot Rep resentative Bowles are: W. C. Crollus, C.L.

Stevens, Tbomas P. Feely, William H. Clare, M. W. Cusblng, E.

G. Furkhelser, Jobn Bray, Jobn Cranio, J. B. Mount, W. A.

Bowles, M. B. Mul-ock, Fred Wllkenlng, A.O. Hawkins, W.O'Brlen Joseph Kaln, George Blatt. William Ward.

Resolutions were adopted by botb sides in structing the delegates to vote for Crollus for governor and Harrison for Committeeman. YOUNG PEOPLE WED. Mother Objects But Lovers Defy Another Mattoon Girl. Miu prl rtauall- daughter of Mrs. Battle CassellCole last Saturday evening took the refhs In ber own hand and drove cupld's ebarlot to the marriage altar, where at the residence of J.

G. Peppers, she was married to her patient and long-waiting lover, W. B. Brlstow, by Rev. Dr.

Gray of tbe Episcopal church. The marriage ot Mr. Brlstow, conductor on tbe Big Four, bas been postponed a number of times on account of tbe bride's mother objecting to tbe union, but the cord tbat binds true lovers Is bard to break. In this case It could not be broken and In defiance of all opposition tbe two were married at 7 o'clock Saturday ev ening, tbe witnesses being Orra Maury and Miss Haute Gtrard, both of this olty. Mrs.

Brlstow, before her marriage, was a member of tbe telephone force, wblch position sbe will retain for a few weeks, after which she and her husband wlU makes visit to Gtrard, and, returning will be at borne to tbelr friends at 1621 Lafayette avenue. Birthday Dinner. Miss Blancbe Richmond was fifteen years old last Sunday and In honor of the event ber par ents Mr. and Mrs. Geo.

Richmond gave a dinner party at high noon to ber asd eleven of hor girl frleols, and as tbe twelve vivacious, pretty young misses sat about tbe festal board tbe scene was an animating one. All were prettily gowned and tbe wealth of flowers presented to Miss Blanche by her friends served most beautifully In decorating. It was a three course dinner aud the hast tnorougblenjoyed by the young people Ambitious Young Man Harry Muuson, track apprentic- to. bt Peoria division of the I. C.

and sou ii P. Munson, superintendent of bride and buildings, has the perseverence and ambition tbat goes toward the making oi a first class railroad man. Besidepnrtorm-ing tbe duties of an apprentice taking a course in civil engineering from th; Correspondence School at Scranton, i'tu, and acquiring good grades. Thai suc cess will be his is certain and his citrei-r is assured if he continues. Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured.

William Shaffer, a brakeman oi Ien- nison. Ohio, was confined to his bi 'or several weeks with inflammatory rheu matism. "I used many remedies." be save. Finally I sent to McCavt's drug store for a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, at which time I was unuble to use band or foot, and in one week's time was able to go to work as h.ippy as a clam." For sale by all druggists. Children Furnish Splendid Musio and Miss Forbes eads Paper.

At tbe Congregational church last Friday afternoon, the Woman Council assembled and heard a domestic science program furnished by the chairman, Un, A. J. McFall. An Innova tion, which brought the juvenile musicians to tbe front was a happy conception and was much enjoyed by those present. Master Norman Lenhart opened tbe program with a piano solo and although but eight years of age be plays very nicely Indeed.

Hiss Jessie McFall. about twelve years of age, played a vlo-IId solo, seconded by Prof. Foster ofCbampalgn she displaying much ability and later In the pro gram, by request, she played a second solo. Again, she was accompanied by her Instructor, Little Ruth Lavery aged about seven, aston' lshed everyone with the sweetness and correct ness of ber voice. Her solo with piano accom panlmentby Miss Florence Pbelan was sung beautirully and to an encore she graciously responded to tbe delight of every one.

Clara Otto, about sixteen years of age, gave a violin solo most charmingly, accompanied by Miss Gertrude Beal on tbe piano. The next number was a violin and guitar duet by Miss Hazel and Harold Kelly, twelve and fourleeniyear-old daughter and son of Rev. and Mrs. O. E.

Kelly. They showed marked ability and their music was much enjoyed. Miss Ethel Bower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bower, of the Arm of Bower Schulboff sang a cbarmlDg solo wltb piano accompaniment by Mrs.

Harry Crawford, wbleh was fol lowed by a piano solo by Bay Hampson a young man possessed of much ability as a pianist which forecasts for him a musical future of much promise. Miss Clara Otto again delighted her hearers with a violin solo, accompanied by Prof. Eoster, ber Instructor, and tbe way sbe bandied ber bow was certainly evidence of future mastery. Manual Training Talk. Mlts Forbes of tbe Eastern Illinois Normal at Charleston then gave a paper on "Manual Training," a branob of study which sbe teaches in tbe class room.

It set forth the reasons for manual training In the school, Its mission, its aim and purpose. She gave opinions of tbe best authorities as to bow It should be taught and the materials principally to be used, which she said are wood, card board, raff la, woolen and cotton chain, tbe last two named being used In weaving. Among tbe finished articles sbe had on display were wooden book-racks, picture frames, pen trays, raffia purses and baskets, and a tiny but complete rug of Due workmanship. Mrs. McFall received congratulations on the success of ber program and she Is certainly to be commended for the originality sbe displayed In Its arrangement.

Flattering Reports. Preliminary to the program, reports were beard as to tbe success of the District Federation meeting held In this city on tbe 2Sth and 38th of February. Mrs. H. B.

Sinsabaugb, obalrman ot tbe entertainment committee, took this occasion to thank the people tor their cooperation In making the district meeting tbe splendid success tbat It was. Mrs. BeaBett also gave a report as vice-president of tbe district and, referring to tbe success of tbe program, sbe took this opportunity to thank Mrs. Sumerlin, chairman of the program committee, Mrs. Sinsabaugb, chairman of the entertainment committee, also Mrs.

Cunningham and Mrs. Ferguson for tbelr untiring efforts In making tbe district federation a success. Tbe reports were filed and bills approximating forty dollars were paid. The next meeting will be President's Day and and will ocour on April 1, William James Breaden. The death of Mr.

William James Breaden oc curred at bis borne In Pekln, Saturday morning, March 6, 1904. Mr. Breaden was an old resident ot Mattoon, living bere over sixteen years. He moved to Pekln three years ago. His borne when be lived bere was on Blcbmond avenue.

He was a member of the C. P. church and was both an Odd Fellow aud a Mason. Had he lived till tbe 2lst of April be would bave been seventy-three years old. He was a Grand Army man, and took part during the civil war In tbe capture of Fort Donaldson, and was the proud possessor of a pair of drum sticks that he obtained when the fort was captured.

Tbe deceased leaves to mourn bis loss besides his wire, bis davghter, Beatrice, wbo Is an only child. She Is tbe wife of A. E. Marshall, who Is connected with the Locomotive Fireman's Magazine Indianapolis. He leaves the following grand-children; Miss Mabel, Albert, Katie, William, Lewis and Frank Marshall.

He also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Anson, who lives In Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Mrs. Cbas, Pastor, bus-band and children from this city attended tbe funeral.

Mrs. Pastor Is a nelce of Mrs. Bread-en's. Tbe funeral of Mr. Breaden was beld Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from tbe family residence Tls true, we may search fore'er we find, A heart so manly and so kind.

Center of Observation. Without doubt tbe center of observation at tbe union station Monday noon was a slightly built man, wearing, over tbe usual masculine garb, an lll-flttlng robe of some soft black ma terial which feU to his beels, but which seemed to give him no ooncera whatever. An Immense silver crucifix depending Jrom a cord around bis neck and conspicuously displayed against tbe sombre tint of of his gown gave a bint of priestly bonors, but tbe tall silk hat which be wore squarely upon bis bead seemed a flat contradiction to the Idea of Catholicism, while bis long balr and undipped beard seemed as well to bar him from the priesthood. However be claimed to be a church dignitary and a high one at tbat, owning to no lower office than tbat of first pope of tbe Catholic cburch of America. His name Is D.

H. Sbrader, and be used to be known as a "divine healer" bavlng visited Mat- xn as such some years ago. He bas outgrown such small bonors now and claims to be the head of a cburch denomination 75,000 strong. He was enroute to Areola Monday to join one of bis missionaries who for several years has been dolog religious work In tbe Douglas county town. Fred Schllcher Memorial.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Youts, John ami Kl l)o-beny, Charles Beall, J.ie O'Hrlen, itlan, (ius.

John and Valentine Schllcher were in Kf-nngham Sunday in attendance at the services neld by the Knights ot Cclumbus In memory ot tbe late Fred Schllcher of this city wbo was an honored member ot that order. Organ Fund Swelled by Appreciative Audienoe. The concert given at theCongregational church Monday night by the choir was exceptionally fine. Fourteen artists contributed to the wealth of song and music furnished by the twelve vocalists, the violinist, Mrs. James Vause, and the accompanist, Miss Nettie Hall.

There was not a hitch nor a break from commencement to finish and the warmth of appreciation displayed by the audience was most gratifying. The program opened with a splendid chorus, "Sanctus," by the choir, led by Mrs. Czarina Clark Tillotson. It was followed by an artistically rendered piano solo, "The Streamlet," by Miss Nettie Hall, after which Mrs. Czarina Tillotson and Mrs.

C. B. Allison sang "Eventide," the two voices full and sweet, blending most perfectly. Mrs. James Vause then rendered a violin solo, "Fantasie," with such deftness as to prove her a master of the bow.

A bass solo, "Down in the Deep," was rendered by Joseph Holaday which showed off to a finish the depth, strength and richness of his superb voice. The choir then gave "The Frog's Singing School" in its usual excellent manner after which Mrs. C. B. Allison radiantly sang "Waiting," whick was followed by a reading, "The New Church Organ," by Miss Bertha Sumerlin.

Miss Nettie Hall and Mrs. James Vause then rendered the splendid piano duet. HEARST "Radieuse," in their usual excellent and brilliant manner. Mrs. Tillotson then appeared, greeted by an applause, and rendered in a most charming and sym pathetic manner the solo, "Doris," with a violin obligate accompainment by Mrs.

Vanse. 'The Auctioneer," a quartet, was then rendered by Mrs. C. B. Allison, Mrs.

W.E. Dyer, Joseph Holaday and Will Osborne. It captivated the audience and is one of the richest comic quartets ever heard in the city. The program was concluded by a selec tion, "Oh, for the Wings of a Dove," by the choir which consisted of sopranos, Mesdames Tillotson, Allison and Miss Bertha Sumerlin; altos, Mesdames Dyer, Holaday and Miss Chapman; bassos, Messrs. Holaday.

Auer and Badger and tenors, Messrs. Will Osborne, C. B. Alli son and Claude Smithley. Every number was vigorously encored and in nearly every case, a beautiful response was made which was highly appreciated by the enthusiastic listeners.

The choir is the finest in the city and the music it furnishes on every occasion and particularly on' special occasions would be bard to excel. As a return for their effort, the organ fund Was swelled to the extent of sixty dollars or more. Funeral Rites Observed. The funeral of Conductor J. W.

Morris, who died last Thursday morning, was held last Saturday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rev. Fr. Higgins officiating. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives were pres-eat to witness the last sad rites over one who was much beloved by those with whom he was closely associated in business and private life. The floral tributes were superb, one piece designed as a passenger coach was perfect in every detail and was certainly a work of art.

At the close of the service the remains were tenderly borne to Calvery csartrrT here they were laid to rest. is in an tin of a at N. Fellow Citizens: From- now until the 6th day of July is an important per iod, in oar political history. Soon pri 2m nce or conventions will be held to milidte the town officials and. delegates to the various nominating conventions, A.

frank, yet truthful statement was made by one of our Republican friends, that the town primaries or conventions were merely puppets in the bands of a few county bosses; that these bosses outlined what was to done and who were to be -choeen at the town meetings and all the voter had to do was just to meet and ratify the work as suggested. Now, my dear Democratic friends, does not about the same condition exist in our ranks? Are not both parties so manipulated by the bosses the Strategy Boards, it you please that they are supposed to dance, and that lively too, to any tune the afore-Mid board sees fit to pipe? If we understand it rightly, the great argument in favor of town organization ia that it brings the government nearer the people. The theory is all right. Let us make it the same in practice. Let the voters, spelled with a big put on their "thinking caps and study the situation their own standpoints.

Let not prejudice blind us to our own and local needs, nor allow the ty lash to whip us into doing that aicb we think harmful aud wrong. liat is good for a Republican farmer is, jfnder similar conditions, good for a Democratic farmer and what is injurious or detrimental to the one is injurious to the other surrounded by the same inviron-meats. Of what use are Strategy Boards to free, intelligent American voters? Have we no minds of ourown? Haveweshown ourselves so ignorant to our own needs that political conservators must be appointed over us? In the language of old Patrick Henry, "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." These are the implements of oligarchy, of oppression, of tyrants and of grafters. These manipulations in political affairs are directly to those of the great Lincoln "By the people, for the people and of the people." the great questions well. Study not as Democrats, not as Republi- but a patriotic conscientious Amer- yktizens.

Vote your honest senti-' and convictions. Relegate party is, grafters, strategy boards and all boards that show checkered or dis- tori unrfBces. to the rear. "Konse. men, Our Country yet remains 1" Id if the rank and file of our citizens will fee to it, a new method in politics clean 'and powerful may be inaugurated.

A VOTER. 'v Prise JudiolouBly Awarded. In the count of votes at the close of what was known as the Courier Piano contest at Crbana last week it was discovered that Miss Opal Hnffcntt was the winner of the beautiful instrument a warded as a prize, she receiving 47,000 votes while her closest competitor bad only 17,000 to her credit. The prize winner is only eleven years old, and for the past eight years has been paralyzed from her waist down. She manages to draw heavenly music from a 'cottage organ, however, pumping the pedals with her crutchte.

She is the child of a widowed mother and the gifts of the "dH, have been bestowed upon her with Aairing hands, so it would seem that the awarding to her of this splendid prize i was a juaicious and praise worthy action on the part of the Jrbana citizens. fV Boys Eg.tjBrtained. The home of Mr. lnM re. Bert Modlin ia Twenty-second street was the scene a happy occasion last Sunday, ft was a dinner party and the guests were the newsboys employed by Mr.

Modlin in the jlivery of the city papers from the post-office lobby news stand. The dinner was a sumptuous one add the boys enjoyed every minute of the feast. Those present were Harlan and Earl McFaddeb, Paul "'aiett, Robert Shatts, Howard, Floyd djon Lacy and Charles Mellow. Evening of Pleasure. Last Friday evening was a pleasurable -t for the party of young people who tthered at the handsome home of Miss lie Hendrix, 404 N.

Twenty-first yetjt being in honor of Miss Rose's udaja Miss Nellie proved a charming itess and the hours spent in dancing flinch speeded all too quickly for the ests. Those present were Misses Edna wen, None Lynch, Julia Hayes, Bertha yes, Bertha Russell, Emma Heermans; sere. Fred Gowdy, Charles gue, Will Walters, Clarence Wal-g and Will Newman. Oorlies Engine Tested. Last Saturday, interest was centered out one of the big Corliss engines at i beat, light and power house, where he first time it was set in motion and telephone, all to no avail.

With pallid countenances, they gazed questioningly into each other's eyes, all sorts of eerie thoughts flashing through their minds, Whether they had been treated to a ghost ly visitation or whether "sperits" had been abroad in their little office neither knew but both weresuresomethingof the sort bad happened and there is no know. ing what the ontcome would have been had not a wise, policeman entered just then, who calmed their fears by telling them that what they bad heard was only the trainmaster here talking to bis colleague in Terre Haute, through the tele plex over line No. 10. Ricketts aa Foreman. A number of Coles county men have woo positions of trust at Washington one of whom is Oscar J.

Ricketts formerly of Charleston and son of Joshua Ricketts of the county capital. He is foreman of the government printing office and is a much trusted employe. Club Elects Officers. Last Sunday afternoon, at its regular meeting, the Leo club elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President M. L.

O'Connor. First Vice President Ed Shea. Second Vice President John Malone. Financial Secretary 0. Wilhelm.

Recording Secretary E. Smith. Treasurer Fred Grant. Spiritual Adviser Rev. Father Brad-mann.

Three Democratic Primaries. i In Charleston etownship three Demo cratic primaries were recently called by three different factions for the same day. If each faction brings out a ticket it will require a Board of Arbitration to decide which of the three will be honored with a place on the township ticket in the April election. Quiet Home Wedding. Last Sunday afternoon ar the home of Mrs.

Rebecca Under west of town a quiet home wedding was consummated, the bride being Mrs. Linder's grand-daughter Miss Edna Howell, and the groom Frank Bates a prosperous tailor of Charleston where be and his bride will make their future home. Called to Chicago. John Seiti was called to Chicago Monday by a message announcing the death of his brother, Reubeu Seitz of that city. The deceased atone time lived in Mattoon and tbe news of his death will be received with deep regret by his friends inthiscity.

The funeral occurred yesterday. Adair Oets Contract. Tbe new $3,000 bank building to be built in Humbolt in the spring will be erected by a Mattoon man, Andy Adair of this citv having received the contract. ENDORSED BY THE PEOPLE. declares thai the thought of bis crime drove him almost to insanity, and that after makiuti bin confession be slept more soundly than be had sinse the night of the murdr.

He may not be great on geographical knowledge, but the Champaign editor who speaks nf Mattoon as tbeColes county capital ha nn eye to the "eternal fitness of thing. BtcatiAe of tin bib rental asked for farms in Moultrie county many rural tenants are folding their tents and migrat-to where cheaper land can be procured. Eli EJ)rhart of Areola has a book printed in Edinburgh in 1771, which brings European history down to date and gives account of the American colonies from English standpoint. It is printed in Old English type. "At the tender age of two years and eight months, ber mother died," reads an obituary notice in a recent exchange.

By merely transposing the sentence without altering its meaning, readers will discover how dreadfully young that unfortunate parent must have been. Mankind bas never bad so many ways entering the great hereafter. There's Alopath, the Homepath, the Hydropath, the Osteopath, and the straight and narrow path. Take fit her one and you are sure winner. Western Workman.

In recognition of Mr. arnegie's gift of 950,000 to the public library at Muncie, Iudiana, the president of the library board that place sent to the philanthropist's little daughter a beautifully engraved solid silver spoon, in return for which compliment Uncle Andy iiKMvased bis donation to With this as a precedent it is highly protm ide i there wil1 spring up in this country any number of spoon-fed libraries. Rather extraordiimry "rolls" were those indulged in by a pet de in Charleston, wbicb, daring a recent essence of his mistress devoured, at a niugle sitting, eighteen puny but unbaked biscuits. B. The dog still lives.

i A Burning Shame. Two youthful professional pedeetrians invited through charity into the Lyman Gould home last Sunday and nerved in the dining room to a (food dinucr, managed in Borne way to swipe a much treasured pipe belonging to Mr. Gould who now ftelsit to be a b'i hIihuip that Le didn't assist the angrattt'iil rout gras-eals off the back porch wil the tou of his shoe instead of allowing them to bo Berv-ssV 't ea like princes with a goodly portion of the fat of the lard. Blared..