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IN HISTORIC CAMBRIDGE ̂ fi» Where General Washington First Took Supreme Commaind of Continental Ariî y* •' "\jZinii *• 3>."&"-JWl-. ,W S «, • ,f ',-4 •vsr V* '• * :v • s 0M On ' StrarfaV;- Jol^ *, Wtt, "ta' lBW-' 'last ippeal was addressed to the King -M m 'ri'S #g$ &X5- ti" <<- V • %• f. trlous stranger, mounted on a noble •V ateed, and accompanied by several r\ mounted attendants, rode into Cam- bridge. He was a tall, well formed man, of distinguished mien, and wore i- the cocked hat, the blue and bluff uni- form and insignia of a major-general of the Continental army. It was soon noised about town that this stranger, Gen. George Washing­ ton, the newly appointed commander- in-chief of the patriot army, had ar­ rived, and, furthermore, that next day, on the west side of the training field. In what is now known as Old Cam­ bridge, he would formally assume com- ['§!•£ tnand of the troops. As may be 6up- posed, the news spread like wildfire, and Che excitement was intense. Up to this time the American forces •ere practically without a head, but f"!i now it was instinctively felt that a brilliant and trusted leader had arisen, iW: who. was to be their civil and political saviolv And the event fully proved that • . the quiet entrance of this noted Vir- glnian into the place was not only an ^jv: event of great local importance, but ®ne °' tk® most momentous and far- f'reaching incidents in the world's po- v. - litical history.- J • On the morrow--Monday, July >-- , Washington formally took command of the American army. It goes without •aying that it was a day of deepest im­ port to this country. For on that day George Washington, intrusted by the Continental Congress with the chief " command of the American army, and thus made the foremost man of the revolution, entered npon the active ' duties of his office, and was received with enthusiasm by the little band of heroes assembled at Cambridge. As he entered the confined of the camp, the shouts of the multiude and the ^ thunder of artillery gave note to the enemy, beleaguered in Boston, of his arrival. His military reputation had of England; and the infatuated mon­ arch was plainly told that the colonists had chosen war in preference to vol­ untary slavery. Early in the session John Adams made a powerful address, in the course of which he sketched the conditions of the wants 01 the country and of the army. The necessity of ap­ pointing a commander-in-chief and the qualities requisite in that high office were dwelt upon, and then the speaker concluded by putting in nomination George Washington of Virginia. "As socn as his name was men­ tioned, Washington rose and withurew frcm the hall. For a moment he was overpowered with a sense of the re­ sponsibility which was about to be put upon him, and to his friend Patrick Henry he said, with tears in his eyes: 'I fear that this day will mark the downfall of my reputation/ On the 15 th of June the nomination was unan­ imously confirmed by Congress, and the man who had saved the wreck of Braddcck's army was called to build a nation." With great dignity he accepted the appointment, refused all compensa­ tions beyond his actual expenses, set out with an escort by way ot New York, and reached Cambridge fifteen days after the battle of Bunker Hill. When Washington arrived in Cam­ bridge one of the first things that occu­ pied his attention was the selection of a building suitable for his headquar­ ters. After inspecting several of the most commodious and available ones in that Immediate vicinity, his choice fell ut»on a large, square mansion on the Watertown road, built In 1759 by Col. John Vassell, an unswerving Loy- alist-»-a "Tory," as his class was op- probrlously termed--who had just fled to Eng'an 1. More than a century and a quarter has passed since the dramatic scene of July 3, 1775, was enacted beneath the In June, 1^9"$, as'conflfrmecfT>y Ihe gen­ eral's diary. The impressiors of the first President and his conversations give unique value and interest to the paper. The visitor thus records his first meetlrg with the general and his wife, the narrator's "lie" referring to his effort to conceal the fact that Kos­ ciusko had left America to head a Polish organization: "Mr. Peters' nouse is at the extreme point of the city, quite near George­ town. We arrived there between 6 and 7 o'clock. One can guess how my heart was beating. I was to see the man for whom since my youth I bad had great respect. I caught sight of him through tie window and recog­ nized him at once. About a dozen peo­ ple were coming toward us. I saw only him. I was presented to him by Mr. Law. He held out his hand to me and clasped mice. We went Into the parlor. I eat down beside him; I was 'i moved, dumb and could not look at | him erough. It is a majestic face, i in which dignity Is united with gen- ! tleness. The portraits that we have of him in Europe are not like him at all. He is nearly 6 feet high and very strongly built; he bas an aquiline nose, blue eyes; his mouth and particularly his lower jaw, are large. j "He wore a tail coat, black stock­ ings, satin waistcoat, and breeches of the same color. "He began by questioning me about Gen. Kosciusko. I was extremely em­ barrassed and confused. The first word I said to this great man was a lie. That was what this mysterious departure brought me to. He put to me the following questions: "'How long are you In this coon- try?' " 'Eight months.' " *How do you like It?* "'I am happy sir. to see In America those blessings which I was so ardent? Measures Under Considera­ tion in the Capitol at Springfield. TO DISCUSS CONVICT LABOR House Committee Invites Everybody Who Is Ir.terested in This Important Subject to Appear Before It--Sub- Committee to Draft Bill. m lTLOOK£J> w0m**£»ZZ. preceded him, and excited great ex­ pectations. They were not disappoint­ ed. His personal appearance, notwith­ standing the dust of travel, was calcu­ lated to captivate the public eye, and as he rode through the camp, amid a throng of officers, he was the admira­ tion of the soldiery and of a curious throng collected from the surrounding country. Happy was the countryman who could get a full view of him and to carry home an account of it to his neighbors. And then, on the broad highway-- now Garden street--not far from and tn sight of embryonic Harvard college. In the grateful shade of a majestic elm, the "lather of his country" drew his sword and performed the simple ceremony of taking command of the patriot army, an army whose Acton tninutemen at Concord bridge April 19 had "fired the shot heard round the world"; whose few brigades of raw militia on June 17 had met the veteran troops'of England on Bunker Hill and demonstrated their prowess, winning a moral, if not a military, victory; and which newly organiz3d and per3i3tent army, after a wasting, disheartening war of seven years' duration, firmly established upon this continent a re­ public of freedom that was destined to become one of the greatest as well as the best nations en the face of the globe. The incident marked the com­ mencement of Washington's career in the service of his country. How glor­ iously was the promise given by his bearing redeemed! To go back a little: On the very day that the important British fortress, Fort Tlconderoga, surrendered to CoL Ethan Allen, the Colonial Congress, which had adjourned in the previous autumn, reassembled at Philadelphia. Washington was there, and John Ad­ ams and Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Patrick Henry; Thomas Jefferson came soon afterward. "A historic elm in ancient Newelowne, but the tree, alive, but showing the decrep­ itude of age, still exists. "Beneath this tree Washington first took command of the American army, July 3, 1775." Although Washington, on taking command of the army, found his du­ ties manifold, Intricate, appalling and overwhelming, he was strengthened and encouraged then and thereafter by the loyal, efficient support of the civil and military leaders of New Eng­ land. This In Massachusetts alone was a tower of strength, for, besides Benja­ min Lincoln of Hingham, the first sec­ retary of the war department, and Henry Krox of Boston, the founder and chief of the artillery service of the Continental army, the successor of Gen. Lincoln as secretary of war and founder of the celebrated Society of the Cincinnati, he had the moral and practical support of four great civil Bay State leaders--Samuel Adams of the sturdy old Puritan stock of Bos­ ton; John Hancock ci Boston, presi­ dent of the Continental Congress of 177b, first signer of the Declaration of Independence and afterward governor of the commonwealth; John Adams of Quincy, second president o«. the United States and one of the most active members of the Congress of 1776, and Benjamin Franklin of Boston, printer* philosopher and poet, statesman and diplomat, who "plucked the lightning from the clouds and the scepter from tyrants."--Boston Globe. AS A POLISH POET 8AW HIM. Interesting First Impression of Gen. George Washington. The Century recently contained„an historical "find" in the unpublished diary of a friend of Kosciusko, the Polish poet Niemcewlcz, who visited General Washington at Mohqt Vernon TRIBUTES FROM MANY MEN. Universal Praise of Washington's Life and Character. Abraham Lincoln paid this tribute to the country's first president: •'Washington is the mightiest name on jwirth. Long since mightiest in the V"-"'jfcause of civil liberty; still mightiest r\ |i. moral reformation. On that name V'-•'4no eulogy is expected. It cannot be. . #o add brightness to the sun or glory .;W'?to the name of Washington is alike Im- ^ • J"|>o8slble. Let none attempt It. in sol- •••• >fmn awe pronounce the name, and in i|ts naked,'deathless splendor leave it .' jjihlning on."--Abraham Lincoln. • - Among the many otaer high testi­ monials to the worth and ability of Washington are the following: Alexander Hamilton--If virtue can secure happiness in another world he |b happy. In this, the seal is put upon • Ikis glory. It is no longer in jeopardy v'^-'yfkom the fickleness of fortuta George William Ciirtls: "His coun- f Urymen are charged with fond idolatry 1; ff his memory and his greatness is pleasantly depicted as a mythological exaggeration. But no church ever canonized a saint more worthily than he is canonized by the national affec­ tion, and to no ancient hero, benefac­ tor or law giver were divine honors ever so justly decreed as to Washing­ ton the homage of the world." Nathaniel Hawthorne: "His face was grander taan any sculptor had wrought in mable. None could behold him without awe and reverence. One of Washington's most Invaluable char­ acteristics was the faculty of bring­ ing order out of confusion. The In­ fluence of his mind was like light gleaming through an unshaped world." Washington Irving: "The fame of Washington stands apart from every name in history; shining with a true light and a more benignant glory. • • • Glory, that blatant word which haunts so many military rati:ds like the bray of a trumpet, formed no part of his aspirations. To act justly was his instinct, to promote the pub­ lic weal his constant effort, to deserve the affection of good men his ambi­ tion." Napoleon the Great: •Washington ly wishing for in my own country. To you, sir, are the Americans Indebted for them.' "He bowed with a modest air, and said to me: '"I wished always to yonr country well, and that with all my heart' "He uttered these last words with much feeling. "We spoke with Mrs. Washington of the small likeness that there is between the general and his portraits. She asked Mrs. Peters at last to play the piano, which she did, and played the eternal 'Battle of Prague' (a fa­ vorite piece of music in America) very well. Tea was served. I found an opportunity to be beside the general. He praised an address that the town of Norfolk had given to the President "I was delighted to cee the good father in good humor. He turned to­ ward me and asked me if I had trav­ eled much in the United StateB. I replied that I had not been farther than New York, that I was surprised at the progress with such a new country had made In culture and popu­ lation. " 'There are the Eastern states,' he said to me. 'that are the most ad­ vanced in culture and population.' " 'They were,' said I, 'the first In which the Europeans settled.' " 'On the contrary/ he replied, 'the first settlement was in Virginia, and then in New England. But it is the division into townships which is so fa­ vorable to the maintenance or order, police and public establishments. The population there is very industrious; every farmer, even the poorest, lives in independence.' "The company rose to depart • • • The general conducted us; In leaving he said to me: "I shall be very happy to see you at Mount Vernon; I shall be there In a few days; I hope you will come.' Is dead. This great man fought against tryanny; he has consolidated the liberty of his country. His name will be always dear to the people of France, and especially to French sol­ diers, who, like him and the American soldiers, fight for equality and liberty. It Is ordered that, for 10 days, black crepe be hung from the banners and guidons of the Republic." Thackeray: "Washington Inspiring order and spirit into troops hungry and In rags, stung by ingratitude, but be traying no anger, and ever ready to forgive; In defeat invincible, magnan­ imous in conquest, and never so sub­ lime as on that day when he laid down his invincible sword and sought his noble retirement. Here, indeed, Is a character to admire and revere; s life without a stain, a fame without a flaw. Quando innerries panem!" Marquis of Lansdowne; "Gen. Washington's conduct is above all praise. He has left a noble example to sovereigns and nations, present and to come." Gladstone: "Washington Is to my mind the purest figure tn history." The convict labor question will come up in the legislature this week. Provi­ sion for a general conference on that subject is the biggest fixed event in the program. The house committee on penal and reformatory institutions, to which are sent all bills for abolishing or regulat­ ing contract labor at Joliet, Chester and Pontiac, will meet Wednesday af­ ternoon. Everybody interested in the subject Is Invited to attend--labor or­ gan izatlon representatives, manufac­ turers, tradesmen and penal reformers. After this symposiupi all of the bills relating to contract labor In the penal and reformatory institutions will be referred to a subcommittee with in­ structions for the drafting of a com­ mittee bill to take the place of all pending measures. The Judiciary Bills. The senate is expected to pass the two bills applicable to judiciary elec­ tions in Cook county--one providing for a special primary election for the nomination of judiciary candidates and the other amending the anti-fusion law so as to permit the names of candi­ dates for the bench to appear on the official ballot more than once. The first named bill was amended In the senate judiciary committee so that instead of a primary election and con­ vention for nominating Judiciary candi­ dates, the executive or managing com­ mittees of political parties may make those nominations. The purpose of this amendment is not clearly under­ stood. So far as can be ascertained there has been no controversy over the matter among the politicians. The Republican committee In Cook Coun­ ty having already made provision for a judiciary primary in connection with the regular spring primary and for a judiciary convention March 9, the Mon­ day following the city convention, there is no apparent reason for rush­ ing the bill. Even if it pass the sen­ ate, there is no expectation that it will get through the house before the date set for the judiciary convention. Evans Civil Service Bill. There is likely to be a contest In the aerate over the fire and police depart­ ment civil service bill introduced by Senator Evans. Senator Parker will make an effort to have the measure amended so as to provide that 5 per cent of the appointees of a depart­ ment may be discharged for the good of the service without requiring the officials at the head of the department to go into court and sustain charges against the men they desire to ba rid of. Senator Mueller's bill, providing for the municipal ownership of street rail­ ways, will come up in the committee on municipalities. It is not likely that any definite action will be taken at this time, for there is to be a general discussion of the subject of municipal ownership later. It is the impression that a large number of people inter­ ested in the traction subject will de­ sire to be heard, and joint meetings of the committees of the two houses will be arranged in order that the whole subject may be discussed before them at tne same time. Local Pride Interferes.^ The proposed fight by some of the Sherman men on the appropriations for state institutions may turn out to work against them. In the past it bas been the pride and boast of members from districts in which are located state institutions that they have been able to secure liberal appropriations for such institutions, which give con­ siderable business to the merchants in the adjoining towns. Crippling in­ stitutions by cutting down appropria­ tions means less business to the mer­ chants. A number of the Sherman followers come from districts where state institutions are located. The Northern Normal school is at De Kalb. J. B. Castle, a Sherman man, comes from this county, and C. A. Wetherbee, another Sherman man, comes from Whiteside, which Is in the same district. Horace Russell comes from Iroquois county, In the district holding the Kankakee Insane asylum, but be probably would not consider himself hurt by anything done to the institution in Edward C. Curtis' and Len Small's county. The Western Hospital for the Insane is In Rock Island county, whence comes L. M. Magill, and his colleague, C. A. Samuelson, is from Mercer, the ad- Veteran Passes Away. P. K. Watts died at his home In Centralla in his 75th year. He went to Centralia as an employe of the Illinois Central in 1854. Funeral was held under the auspices of Wallace Post, No. 55, G. A. R. Joining county, tn the same district Mr. Montell'js Is from Ford county, which is In the same district with Mc­ Lean, where the Soldiers' Orphans' home la. Guy L. Bush Is from Dupage, In a district with Will, which has the Sol­ diers' Widows' home and the Joliet penitentiary. Mr. Schlagenhauf is from Quincy, where the Soldiers' and Sailors' home Is, and all the Inmates are voters. Kane county has the El­ gin Insane asylum, the Home for Ju­ venile Female Offenders at Geneva, and the projected Boys' home at St. Charles, and Mr. Backus comes from this county, with Mr. Cherry of Ken­ dall as his colleague. Llsh and Kerrick come from the dis­ trict in which the state reformatory is. Mr. Sherman himself comes from Macomb, where is located the West­ ern Normal school, and his colleague, E. C. Hardin, Is from Warren, in the same county. All of these gentlemen may not Invite a counter fight on the appropriations for the institutions in their districts. Civil Service. Chairman Owen of the bouse civil service committee cays be will have a meeting of his committee to take up the two state civil service bills--the governor's and the one prepared by the Illinois Civil Service association. That meeting is expected to indicate how much of inspiration or actual knowledge there is in the sub rosa declaration of house leaders and man- agers that "there will be no civil ser­ vice legislation at this session." Anti-Trust Measure. The Drat anti-trust bill of the ses­ sion was introduced by Representative Wilkerson of Chicago. It Is drawn to cover the flaws which have been chosen for attack whenever the pres­ ent anti-trust statutes have been chal­ lenged in court The anti-trust law of 1891, recommended by Attorney General Hamlin as a fair working basis for a new law, is the foundation of this bill. Attorney General Ham­ lin's recommendation that authority be given for proceeding against trusts by injunction is Included. The newest feature of the hill s that aimed to prevent the practice of evad­ ing the laws against combinations of corporations or firms by combining separate corporations or firms In one big corporation. The bill also runs against efforts to create a monopoly in any particular section or community by a corporation cutting prices so as to drive a local competitor out of busi­ ness. Early Adjournment. State administration agents are working on an early adjournment pro­ gramme. The knot in the early ad­ journment problem just now is a ques­ tion of appropriations. Before another appropriation is made for the Kanka­ kee asylum, for example, there will be demands in the house appropriations committee for light on the way former appropriations have been spent at Kankakee. The appropriation for the Illinois and Michigan car.al always stirs hostility, and will arouse It more than ever this time In view of allega­ tions that its money has been wasted on extravagant fees to special attor­ neys. An additional appropriation ot $50,000 for the Springfield convention hall is accther disputed point, and there are many more. The question is now to choke Republican and Demo­ cratic hostility on these questions and still get votes enough to pass the ap­ propriations. The administration will try to put through the canal and arsenal appro­ priation in the omnibus bill, so that the opposition must either swallow them or kill the vital appropriations for the secretary of state's, auditor's and other executive offices. Increase In the appropriations to be made now fpr 1904-5 over appropria­ tions for the same purposes to be made for 1903-4 also promises to pro­ voke controversy. According to the "blanket" bill the state's charitable Institutions wilivneed for their ordi­ nary expenses $358,000 more in 1904-5 than In 1903-4. The total asked for 1904-5 Is $2,012,500, against $1,654,000 for 1903-4. In the second year to be appropriated for now the following In­ creases are asked: Forty-five thous­ and dollars for the Anna asylum, $50,- 000 for the Watertown asylum in Rock Island County, $75,000 for the asylum for feeble inded in Logan county, and $133,000 for the Bartonville asylum In Peoria. For Title Guaranties. Representative Oldham introduced a bill putting the County of Cook into business In competition with the title guaranty companies, and one designed to strengthen the Torrens law. The first bill provides that 5 per cent of all fees for abstracts shall be set aside by the recorder as an indemnifying fund, until $100,000 shall be collected Then 2V& per cent shall be collected, and this rate shall be maintained un­ less the fund falls below $100,000, when the 5 per cent shall be restored. The bill Is recommended by the Cook County hoard. Mr. Oldham's second bill requires all executors, administra­ tors and trustees holding power of sale under wills admitted to probate, to register such lands under the law. ILLINOIS STATE NEWS CITY TO BUY ELECTRIC PLANT Municipality of Trenton to Issue Bonds for That Purpose. At a recent election held in the city of Trenton the municipality was au­ thorized to issue bonds not to exceed $7,000, the money to be used for the purchase of the electric light plant which was installed by local capital­ ists several years ago. At the meeting of the city council It was decided to issue bonds amounting to $6,000, drawing 4 per cent Interest, the first bond to be payable in one year and the last in six years. This money is to be used for the purchase of tne light.plant. The city had been operat­ ing it for a number of years and pay­ ing for the same on the installment plan. PLAN LONG ELECTRIC. RAILWAY OLDEST BANK CASHIER. A. J. Jackson is the oldest bank cashier In the country, having served in that Rapacity longer than any other man. He organized what Is now the First National Bank of Morrison in 1865 and became cashier at that time. He is 63 years of age, hale and hearty. He is one of Morrison's leading citl- - sens, always taking an interest in the /r A. J. JACKSON. welfare of the city. As manager and cashier he has made the First National Bank one of the leading banks in that part of the state. Mr. Jackson orga­ nized what is known as the Jackson Hose Company, which is in first-class condition. He is a member of the Ma­ sonic lodge, tn which he is well ad­ vanced, past commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and a member of the Loyal Legion of Chicago. He filled the office of mayor several times with credit to himself and the city. July 27, 1831, Mr. Jackson Issued a call, "Dragoons Wanted;" enlisted a company of the Second Cavalry of Illinois and with it went to the civil war, serving a year. Mrs. Ramsay's Share. The widow of the late Rutae N. Ramsay drew from the estate about $51,000. This includes the life Insur­ ance, amounting to near $30,000. Soon after the death of Ramsay she filed two claims against the estate aggre­ gating over $43,000. She alleged that when she married Ramsay he used her money. One claim for $18,000 was allowed In the Probate court The other, for $35,000, was not allowed, the statute of limitations being against the claim. Go to California. Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Green hsvis gone to California, where they will reside In the future. They have been resi­ dents of Flora for more than thirty years, and go to the Pacific coast for the benefit of Mr. Green's health Mr. Green has been a prominent fac­ tor in business and religious circles for more than a quarter of a century, and has an extensive acquaintance throughout southern Illinois. Project for Trolley Linevte Cenneol Chicago and St Louis. The long-cherished project of Sfe electric line between St. Louis Chicago may be contained in embryo in a deal said to have beea eon sunt* mated at Springfield. Clark Bros. Of Philadelphia, who also own the East St Louis street railway system anA the electric light plant, are reported to have bought all the street car line% as well as the electric light and poi*» er plant, at Springfield. It Is believed in East St Louis that the Clark brothers will connect their East Sfc» Louis and Springfield lines; with ft view to finally building an electrttl- line from Chicago to St. Louis. FORM A HIGH SCHOOL SOCIETY Madison County Student to Competp- in Oratory and Athletics. The high schools of Madison cooi^ ty ha,ve formed an organization to bil known as the Madison County Higk School Athletic and Oratorical ass*» ciatlon. It is proposed to have ft meet once a year, when represent®** tives from the various schools wlH; compete for prizes in oratory and atlfc«, letlcs. The first meet will be held ift Alton on May 8. The high school* composing the association are thosft of Alton, Edwardsville, Collinsvlll% Highland, Granite City and Upper AV K. fe Grand Lodge SesSlM*i A special grand lodge session and a school of Instruction of the Illinois Knights of Pythias was held at Sais> doval, conducted by Grand Chancellor James S. Barkley, under the auspices of Minerva lodge. The members off the order in Marion, Clay, Jefferson^ Fayette, Clinton, Washington and1 Bond counties participated. In th#a afternoon the past chancellor degTeft was conferred upon a large, class. At night the senatorial team of Mlnervf ' lodge gave the amplified work. Favors Sod Road. 8. I* Croy, a mail carrier em n^rsl route No. 2, out of Decatur, suggests that the government decree that ft strip of sod ground 12 feet wide is provided along the public highway oft all routes for the exclusive use oC rural rigs In bad weather. Croy haft two miles of a sod road which he co ers in ten minutes, and immediately, following is a black mud strip twftv miles long, requiring one and eae-hatf hours to cover. 8aves Her Companion. ,^ Little 12-year-old Christine HoteRS rescued a companion from drowning at Edwardsville. In company with other .children, the little girls wers playing on the brink of a pond co*» ered with thin ice, when Loulsft Deach slipped and fell head first int* the water, only her feet remaining above. Christine grabbed tlie^e, an<V after a struggle, succeeded is fuiiioi her out ; • " I Rural Route Ruling. Postmaster J. R. Smith of TaytasfL vllle has received a letter from th# superintendent of rural free mall d*r livery at Washington, saying thag rurai carriers will not oe permuted tft carry mail on horseback. The lettef further says that if the people of thft. community have not enough interest in the roads to keep theui in good'.-i condition the service wJH drawn. ^'Si- Annual Jug Breaking. For twenty years the mission band of Juniors of the Centralla Baptist church have held an annual jug break­ ing and the contents of the Jugs used for missionary work. On Friday even­ ing, Feb. 13th, the twentieth Jug break­ ing was held and the contents of the accumulations for the year past showed a handsome sum. It Is the custom to send $30 of the accumula­ tions to foreign missions. Double Birthday. Mr. and Mrs. James A. McPheron celebrated their birthday anniversary with a family reunion at their home In the south part of Carrollton. Mr. McPheron is 77 years old and his wife is 75 the same day. They cele­ brated their golden weddine anni­ versary six years ago. Both of them are well and active and work every day. Violates a Franchise, Mayor N. E. Boseu of Eiiwardsvtti# has returned the electric light fran> - chise passed by the city council to the city clerk with his veto oi th* same, stating, among other reasons', for his action, that the price to com* * mercial patrons is too high. The ordi< nance was passed by a two-thirds vote of the council, and it is now a question as to wnether the council -wlijt pass it, over the mayor's veto. Historical Society. The Alton Historical society organized at a meeting of citizens la the Y. M. C. A. rooms. There was a large attendance at the meeting an& much interest in the organisation ni the society was shown. ^ < ' Finds Old Coin. Josephine, daughter of Mr. Ralph Webb oi Alton discovered -a 1 piece bearing the date 1798 white was at play in the yard. To Plant Big Orchard. A 375-acre farm, northwest of Flora, belonging to E. A. Medley, has been sold to Kansas City parties, who con­ template setting the entire tract to orchard- College Prohibitionists. D. Leigh Colvln, national president of the Intercollegiate Prohibition asso­ ciation, organized an association of twenty-eight members In McKendree college. The officers are: President, F. O. Wilson; vice president, Kate Gould; secretary, Clair Moorman; treasurer, Harry Smoot Has Many Societies/ M compilation of the tocial, religi­ ous and fraternal organizations shows that more than fifty such sooleties j ealat is Flora. Y. M. C. A. Officers. The Lebanon Y. M. C. A. has elect­ ed and Installed the following officers: President, L. Lon Morgan; vice presi­ dent, Marshall Campbell; secretary, Harold Thrall; treasurer, Fred Pink staff. 8eriously Injured. Mrs. Jane Price, residing south of Pana, by a fall broke her right arm and sustained Internal injuries. On account of her advanced age It is ieared her injuries will prove fataL Death of Woman Pioneer. Mrs. Maria F. Burruss. who was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago, died at her heme at Carrollton, aged about 75 years. She was the widow of the late George L. Burruss. and they were among the pioneer settlers of Greene county. Additional Mail Routfi. Senator Willi3m E. Mason ij author­ ity for the statement that four addi­ tional rural mall routes will soon be established at Xeria, making a total oi eleven tor Cfeyt county. No Rock Pile. The Madison county board of super­ visors has decided not to establish a county rock pile and prison in Alton for county prisoners who have pleaded guilty to petty offenses. To Improve Cemetery Road. The North Alton village board Is considering the improvement of the road leading to the old Confederate burying ground. If the proposed im­ provements are made the village board will make the appropriation to make the necessary permanent im­ provements in the road. Investigate Phone Systems. Several of the aldermen of Quincy art- visiting neighboring cities investi- ga< ing the workings of different lele- ph-rne systems. Gets Good Berth. H. R. Newman of Kreeport has been appointed superirtendent of buildings and bridges of the St. Louis division of the Illinois Central, In place of George O. Lilly, resigned, who goes to the (111 iols Southern Railroad in a similar caijcity, with headquarters at Sparta. Burns to Death. The remains of Flora Simmons, was burned to death at Quincy, were seut to her old home, in Cave-in-Rock,,. Hardin county, for buriaL • Y . M . C . A . A n n i v e r e a i y * * Arrangements are being made to celebrate the first anniversary of the , founding oi the Y. M. C. A. in ton April h Farmers' Delegates. v A. V. Schermerhorn of Kinmntidy; J. B. Betts, Salem, and William Leckr rone of Tonti have been selected as delegates from the Marion coujty farmers' institute to attend the annual round-up meeting to be held at Bk>ata» ington on February 24, 2a and 2S. Provides for Sisters. The will of Godfrey Small of Qutacy leaves his sister, Eva Mueltenberger, hip real estate in Hannibal, and the rw idue of his property to hia other ; Henrietta Kenaedy. ^ ' . . " . . . A : . sister. Organize a Union. The painters and paper hangers o( Paua have organized with about twen­ ty charter members. William Noe was elected temporary president and William H. Weymier secretary. Opposes Local Optiea. The Alton Saloon Keepers' Associa­ tion has taken action opposing tha bill now in the Illinois legislature and designed to give local option in any municipality or part of a municipality where it is desired. ^ • • • • i'- *-Hv Accidents at Qulnqfc Mrs. Helen Geis of Quincy krols her arm by falling on a alippery atda> walk. Mrs. Kathryn Latney. fractured her arm by falling on a slippery sidewalk St Qoiacy. S<5S'. ' v.W&J -