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the blaze, and began to talk to the She turned her body around. •' ' " ILLINOIS STATE NEWS islature 1904, by l^UOAS-IANOOIJf CO. CHAPTER VIS--Continued. •'Oh, laway, no; on horseback." he KfpHed. "You have other guests then, land­ lord?" I questioned. "Um, that's telling," he said and winked at me. Then glanced surrep­ titiously up at a window. "Traveling masked--black eyed maid--pretty as a picture, eh, land­ lord?" I said jocosely, and gave him • hearty tap upon the shoulder with the handle of my riding whip. With that I entered the well lighted tap room. In a moment I felt the warmth, •melt the resinous wood/ and heard the cheerful crackle of the fire, but there were so many hankered about die open fire place that I saw not its grateful glow. I made a wide swath as I pushed my way to the fife. Some of the men fell back only to crowd up again, when Jock taking advantage of the momen­ tary gap had obtained'a chimney cor­ ner for me. The other chimney corner ': was filled by a big bloated fellow with a pimply face, Jock; was humbly gra­ cious to him in spite of the fact that the fellow's mouth was constantly filled with Indecent expostulations, which even a landlord catering for patronage might with credit to him­ self take umbrage at.' The reason was manifest (the law has an outwardly pacific effect upon some, and Jock was one), this glut­ tonous fellow was the petit constable, one of Jeffrey's men, as he had said, and they had begun to collect the criminals from the near-by places to take them to town where the assizes were to be held. The criminals were usually a low­ born set of rascals upon whom no one wastes pity. The man the constable iiad in custody that day was a differ­ ent object--an object of both pity and sorrow. For who dan gaze upon a person when the Intellect, which made a place as any, or Bedlam will do. Pox me! a dame with so pretty a face need not work." He finished, and with a loud guffaw looked to his men for applause, and they gave it in the echoing of his laughter. The woman, cringing, sat down again. My hands .itched to chastise the fellow and I thought that that should be my part to play ere the constable and I should go our separate ways. Gil now entered noisily, cracking hia whip. His manner was plainly aggressive, his mustachlo had a more upward twirl, and his nose waB turned to windward, like an old war horse who scents battle from afar. The constable looked from him to me, and then motioned his men back. "With your permission," I said. I pulled his table between us and called to Jock to bring a bottle of his best vintage. "Going to the assizes 7" I asked to start the conversation. "Yes," h© replied, none too polite­ ly. "And it's damnable weather to be out in." - "Where lure they held?" I asked again. • "At Chichester," he replied shortly. "Indeed," said I. "What heinous crime has the prisoner committed? Acts demented?" "Nothing of the sort, nothing of the sort," he answered verbosely enough now, "he's a play actor. He's now acting the principal part tor the first time. Lip ten how he rants! a fine actor, he! hah! hah!" "You may be mistaken as to his state," I said, and I bowed to give my words a graciousness and to take the edge off my sarcasm, for I added: "Men even with your ability have been known to be mistaken." "Yes, damned mistaken," put in Gil, in his deep voice. "Still justice must be done," I has­ tened to add, seeing his choler coming up at Gil's words. "What has he m I 8tared insolently at the constable. him a superior being is gone and not feel pity tug at his heart strings? He had been no mean creature else the pale-faced woman, young as regards years from her face, old as to events, had not clung to him. Evidently the constable and his men had been at the inn long enough to get effectually dried, and in accom­ plishing this had completely filled the spice about the hearth, leaving the two miserable beings yet cold and wet huddled in a corner. The boors, to -leave a woman so bedraggled out of the circle of warmth! I felt my temper rising like * yeast in a hot room. | stared insolently at the constable. He had his legs stretched out and took more than half the fire place. I let my eyes travel the length of his per­ son, from his coarse-grained visage down to his rough shoes, with an in­ sinuation not to be denied. He fidgeted his bulky body, his face became redder, but with a hitch to his shoulders he fortified himself for the explosive "Damme!" that belched from his greasy lips. "With pleasure," I said, and not waiting for his surprise to evaporate I continued: "Are these your fellows? They Beem in favor of a monopoly." He grunted. I turned to them who equally ob­ trusive occupied tho middle seated at a table. "Out of the way, fellows," I cried. They scampered to their feet more prompt than their master. I gave their table a twirl which sent It spin­ ning backwards. I pushed my chair into its place, thus the chimney corner was made vacant. "Come nearer the lire," I said courteously to the woman, "and bring the man. Yon are wet; dry your­ selves." ,i It looked for a moment, as the con­ stable cocked his gimlet eye, as though he might espouse the cause of his' men, who recovering, had clus­ tered about him.- Rut the woman lead­ ing the man--a thing of shreds and patches, droll enough looking, too, with the old theatrical suit he had on pieced out here and there with tawdry gim-craeks--glided ftato the vacated seat and so diverted them. The demented fellow began to ha­ rangue us in choice bits of "The Prince of Denmark," at which I won­ dered. It gave the constable the op­ portunity he wished and he threatened him In a voice of thunder into silence. The woman started up and besought him to let them go. "I win take care of him," she plead­ ed; "indeed I will. Please let us go." You need not stay with the old loon," he answered her, laughing in­ sultingly in her face. "It he is found guilty, the States of Tr burn Is «t good done? Come, landlord," I called to Jock, "another bottle of the same; 'tis heart warming I trow. Partake of it with me; it will help the flow of words while it flows from cup to lip." I added to the constable. It was far from my wish to anger the tyke at present. "God's help! 'tis not much of a tale when all is told," he began, after he had for the moment slaked -his thirst by a most copious potation. "Only another Covenanter and the way of the transgressor is hard." He raised his eyes to the rafters overhead with a pious look more like Puritan than Established Churchman. The former no doubt he had been, but like many another who had served the Lord High Protector, upon the advent of Charles II had deemed it best to change both religion and man­ ners. "We have been upon the lookout for him softie time. He somehow managed to escape us when the others were arrested years ago. But we have him fast enough now, fast enough." He finished and rolled the words un­ der his tongue as if the taste of them was good. "Being & Covenantor would not make him apprehent .Die," I returned. "There is no act out against him." "You think so?" he demurred. "What if he had been one of the plot­ ters who Conspired against the royal person of the King?" he added slyly. "Of course that is a different thing," I said.. I looked at the woman. She had risen and' was trying ejaculate something. She' had a most pathetic face, and her arms were neld out In appeal toward me. She was wayworn and weary, and the moisture was ris­ ing from her clothes in a cloud. "Blessed sir," at last she gasped, "how could he have been at the meet­ ing of the Covenanters in Lyme, when he was playing at the Duke's theater in London?" M0, so ye say, baggage." brusquely said the man. '"We'll g1vefvye an op­ portunity to prove your words; those lips will not rebuff then." The prisoner had been silent for a time, but at the mention of the Duke's theater he hegan to rave, to mutter, and to sigh. I hardened myself to It all for the time, even the pidPous Jlook on the woman's face. Gil moved from where he was standing near my chair over to where the woman and prisoner sat. Ira posed for a cynic, yet would drop be­ fore the fii-e from a pretty woman's eye. sooner than any man that I knew, and became weak as water, and smooth as table oil. He leaned over the back of the bench on which they eraaetMKt with outspread hands over so that what she was saying in a whisper should not be understood from the motion of her Hps by the other occupants of the room. Such s " 'Sdeath, Pox me, Zounds," etcetera, fell from Gil's lips. He was deeply moved. I for my plans. The constable for one was not en% joying this. With his men it was dif­ ferent from the laughter and insinuat­ ing looks which they bestowed upon the trio. It reached its climax when the woman in her eagerness laid her hand on Gil's arm. "She'll take up with him quick enough," one of them said in a loud aside, at which they all burst into what would have been a longer and perhaps louder laugh if Gil had not quickly jerked his sword from its scabbard, throwing off the woman's hand. He twirled it rapidly in the air, e'en oter the heads of the twain he ^was championing, and dared the fel­ low to repeat his remark. There was silence among the men. "Many a fellow has bit the dust for less," Gil said menacingly as he slid his sword back with a rattling sound. I called for yet more wine, and again the constable did justice to it. He took from his pocket his dice and rattled them persuasively. . "Ye play?" he asked. "Why not?"I replied, stifling a yawn. "The sky yet remains dark; it will be hours before the rain stops If at all today." Now throughout the room was heard the rattle, rattle of the dice as they fell upon the deal boards of the table, for Gil had also seated himself apparently on amicable terms with the other fellows, and they had begun to game likewise. Frequent curses al­ ternated with the fall of the dice-- they did not come from Gil--and told who was the loser. The air was dense from the smoke from Gil's pipe, for he was an inveterate smoker, and had suffered considerably from the habit, when it first fastened its hold upon him; gone hungry, been Imprisoned, and came near to having had his ears cut off; yet nothing could make him g.ve it up. Dice throwing had been Gil's part in my education, as I said before, and although I Was no rake to waste my patrimony in play with such scum, still I humored the man and let him win my money, while I kept his glass 'filled. After awhile he became maud­ lin and raved and cursed whenever I won, which was so seldom that his face had a leering, cunning look, as one who plays a deep game, and finds him successful in it. „ (To be continued.) • > STEERED TORPEDO BY HAND. Heroic Action of Peruvian Sailor Saved His Ship. "Every country has its heroes, and it is refreshing to read something of the heroic in the history of countries south of us," said a thoughtful man. "In a recent history of South Amer­ ica attention is called to a number of things which tend to show that the popular estimate of valor and heroism in that section of the world may not be altogether the correct one. It is related that once the Peruvian mon­ itor Huascar fqught against three Chilean ships. "After both Admiral Grau and his flag lieutenant were killed, Capt. Aguirre took command was killed, and then succeeded by Capt. Carba- jal, who was put hors du combat by a shell. The command devolved then on Lieut Rodriguez, who was killed; then on Liejit. Palacious, who was disabled, and finally Lieut. *<}areyon, with the ship on fire, three feet of water in the holds and with a loss of half his officers and crew, was forced' to strike his flag. On July 23, 1879, the Huascar was in action against the Chilean ship Abtao. Torpedoes at that time were not much understood, and one, being fired from the Huascar, through faulty mechanism returned back straight upon the ship. Seeing this, and knowing that if the ship was struck she must sink, Lieut. Diaz Cansco jujnped overoard and in the water $'itb his hands altered its course just before it come in contact with the ship.--New Orleans Times- Democrat. Poverty and Politeness. Last Christmas Mr. Sharp was sum­ moned to his door by a ring; a chubby urchin stood without. "Wish you a merry. Christmas, sir,' said the youth expectantly. "Er--quite so," said Mr. Sharp blankly, following a rule he has in­ vented for the discomfiture of Christ­ mas-box hunters. • "An' a 'appy New Year," more ex­ pectantly. "Exactly." said Mr. Sharp. s The urchin was nonplused; but he determined on a final effort. "An'--an' all the rest of it, sir!", he said, desperately. There was an impressive silence, and Mr. Sharp flattered himself that ho had crushed the young hopeful, but he hadn't. "S'y, guv'nor," piped the urchin, "it wouldn't 'urt yer very much ter s'y 'Sime ter you,' would it? If yer poor,, yer can. at least, be perlite!"--London Answers. At O'Hea's Party. The Irish Christmas party has be­ come famous the world over, and last year at Mr. O'Hea's gathering our rep­ resentative overheard the following delieiously characteristic dialogue. Mr. O'Grady had just left the dan­ cers, and had sidled up to Mr. Flynn: "Sthep outside, Mister Flynn," hr jpaid. '"Tis afther askia' ye a few ques­ tions I'd be." They adjourned, * Outside, Mr. O'Grady continued: "It's the foine backyarrd we hove here, wid plenty av room. And now ye'll plaze be tellln' me, as bechune man and man, did ye iver say any- thin' fornist the character of mesilf or Mistress O'Grady?" * "As bechune man and man," said Mr. Flynn quietly, "01 never did say anythin' derogatoory to yersilf or Mis­ tress O'Grady; but"--taking off his coat--"Oi intind to!"--London Answers. >-- Not to His Taste. Visitor--And are you unhappy? Convict--Kind of that way. This here simple life Is sorter monotonous* tail** PAS8ES PRIMARY BILL. After voting solidly along party lines in favor of their substitute, twenty-six Democrats turned in and aided in passing the new primary bill promised to the people of the state by party conventions and by Gov. De- neen during his ante-election cam­ paign. The measure was passed by the house without amendment, receiving 112 votes, while only twenty mem­ bers voted against it. Of these two were Socialists, one was a Prohibi­ tionist and seventeen were down-state Democrats. Fifteen Democratic mem­ bers from Cook county voted for the bill and eleven country members of that party put their shoulders to the wheel and gave the bill a strong boost on the way. Not a single Re­ publican fell by the wayside, eighty- four casting their votes for the bill as agreed upon in the caucus. Gaum- er, Prohibitionist, and McCaskrin, In­ dependent, furnished the other votes, bringing the total up to 112. . " The strength manifested In favor of the bill was a surprise to many on the Republican side, who had insist­ ed that it could not pass without the support of the entire Republican forces. Others knews that a score of the Democrats stood pledged to the bill and would have given their votes to pass it if they had been requested at any time. It was desired to have the complete Republican support, how­ ever, in support of the bill, and the members were lined up. The bill was called up by unani­ mous consent by Chairman Rinaker of the primary election committee im­ mediately after the reading of the journal. There was nothing to cause any delay and the final reading of the long measure by the clerk began. On the roll call several Democratic mem­ bers explained their votes, some vot- ng against the bill because It did not provide a direct primary. Others said :hey believed their constituents want­ ed a primary law, and, while the bill was not all tbat was desired, they felt constrained to vote for it. Grain Transactions. Mr. Arrand (Cook) introduced a aill providing that the buying and sell­ ing of options On grain or stock when either contracting party does not in­ tend to receive the same but merely Intends to pay the ddfference between the prices at time of purchasing and o£ sale, and whoever spreads rumors to influence prices of market quota­ tions, or corners the market, or at­ tempts to do so, shall be fined not less than $10, nor more than $l,00o, or confined in the county jail not to exceed one year, or both. All con­ tracts in violation shall be considered gambling. Woman Plead for Convicts. A petition from a number of wom­ en's clubs was presented by Senator Parker. The petition asks that the anti-convict labor law passed by the last legislature be annulled or revised, and says: "We wish that these men may be suitably provided with work by which the term of imprisonment may be made more humane and en­ durable, as well as a Bchool by which many of these men may learn some occupation that will enable them to earn an honest living when their term of imprisonment shall be over." Marriage License Change. Mr. 'Sheen (Peoria) introduced a bill making it unlawful to issue '"a marriage license to any person who is afflicted' with or subject to any de­ fect of mind or body likely to be transmitted by heredity to the off­ spring. The act also applies to any person who has been convicted of a felony more than once. Affidavit of two reputable citizens is required be- fcre issuance of marriage license. Tax on Bachelors. Mr. Clettenburg (Cook) introduced a bill providing for a tax of $5 a year for bachelors more than 30 years old. To be collected and turned over to the county superintendent of schools for the county school fund. Widow­ ers and divorced persons are exefopt. Provides a penalty of from $15 to $50 or thirty days in the county jail for nonpayment of tax. Contingent Fees. Mr Drew (Will) introduced a bill legalizing contracts between attorneys and clients for a division of the pro­ ceeds of settlements of damage suits, snd prohibiting the settlemert by the client when such contracts have been made of such damage suits without the written consent of the attorney. Railway Telegraphers. Mr. Ronalds (Saline) introduced! a bill regulating the employment and occupation of railway telegraph oper­ ators and all who have to do with the sending of main orders, by provid­ ing for a board of telegraph examin­ ers, to be appointed by the governor. Provides no persons shall be em- Prohibits Whipping in School. Mr. Canaday of Montgomery intrcv duced a bill prohibiting the infliction of corporal punishment in public schools. Fines of from $100 to $1,000. and a penitentiary sentence of not over live years are provided. - Notaries' Bonds. Senator Gardner introduced a bill amending the act regarding the ap­ pointment of notaries. Provides their bond shall be $3,000, to be approved by the judges of 'the county court.. To Extend Improved Roads. The senate passed the -bill giving commissioners of highways power, by agreement with city councils, to ex­ tend ifbproved country roads through city limits, such improvements with­ in the ttmlts to be paid for by the city. Money for Fairs. Senator Pemberton introduced a bill appropriating $38,240 for two years for the state board of agricul­ ture and county and other agrlcul- pioyed as a telegrapher unless he 1? 18 years old, and shall have received a certificate from the board. The acl exempts operators who have worked ten years for any railroad from tak ing the examination. New Auto 8peed Bill. Representative Arnold of Knox in troduced in the house the bill drawn up by the Automobile club of Chica­ go requiring the registration of all automobiles with the secretary of state, for which a fee of $2 will be charged. Speed limits are fixed on open country roads at intersections of roads, twelve miles an hour, in built- up portion of municipalities, ten miles an hour; elsewhere a speed of twen­ ty miles. Racing on public highways is punishable by a fine not to exceed $50. Operatives of automobiles are required to stop on signals from per­ sons driving horses and to remain stationary as long as necessary for tho horses to pass. HabeasCorpus. Senator Mueller introduced a bill revising the law in regard to habeas corpus, providing that application for a writ shall be made to and enter­ tained only by courts or judges within the judicial circuit where the same has been issued. For this purpose Cook county is regarded as a judicial circuit. The bill is introduced at the instance of State's Attorney Healy and is intended to correct abuses com­ plained of in Cook county. • Labor for Convicts. Mr. Dudgeon (Grundy) introduced a bill providing that convict labor shall be used on materials for the state and its institutions, the printing a$ a uniform series of school books, tho manufacture of school furniture, and such other materials as the board of prison Industries shall tletermine, which shall not interfere with free labor in the open market. Regulates Corporation*. Senator Gardner introduced twt bills placing heavy restrictions upon domestic and foreign corporations. These bills require all corporations seeking to do business in Illinois to file applications with the secretary of state, giving detailed information as to persons interested and as to the character of business intended to be transacted. ' <• Administration of Estates. The senate passed the bill to amend the act regarding estates and provide ing that after a year from the time administration is granted an estate, and if such is found insolvent, no ac­ tion. shall be maintained against the administrator except at the cost ol the party suing. Regulates Fraternal Societies. Mr. Fetzer (Sangamon) introduced a bill providing that when any penal­ ties are imposed on any fraternal so­ ciety organized in any other state similar obligations and: prohibitions ol every kind shall be imposed on such sccieties of such state: doing busi­ ness in this state. Railroads May Condemn. Senator Berry introduced a bill reg­ ulating the sale and analysis of con­ centrated feeding stuffs and giving railroads the right to alter, change or relocate the line of a road and condemn lands for additional or. new right of way in the manner provided by law. 8a(ary Loan Interest. Mr. Pederton (La Salle) introduced a bill making "loan sharks" legal, by providing that firms and corporations loaning money on personal property, security, or on notes or bonds, or on, wages of workingmen may charge 1^6 per cent a month en such loans. •County Assessment Lists. Representative Nagel introduced a bill obliging the county boards to ap­ propriate money for the publication ol assessment lists, and gives such ap­ propriations precedent over all but ab; solutely necessary county expenses. Personal Damages. Mr. Ambrose introduced a bill pro­ viding that in all actions for the re­ covery of damages caused by negli­ gence or such contributory negli­ gence shall not operate as a bar for the recovery of damages. Highway Guide Posts. Mr. Covey (Boone) introduced • bill providing that highway commis­ sioners shair have placed at intersec­ tion of roads sign boardsv and guide pests showing direction and distance to their nearest cities. Fraternal Society Merger. Mr. Schumacher (Cook) introduced a bill making it unlawful for fraternal beneficiary societies to merger or con* solidate. Fees for Attorneys. JMr, Ben bow introduced a bill pro vidlng that hereafter attorneys ap­ pointed by courts to defend prison­ ers unable to hire attorneys shall b< paid a fee by the county treasurer Tne fee shall be settled by the court rTontine Investments. Senator Humphery introduced t bill regulating companies doing a ton tine investment, installment invest ment, installment home purchasing and debenture investment business. Stops Mercantile Bribery. Senator Campbell introduced a bill providing a punishment for agents employers or servants who corruptly give, offer or promise any gift or gratuity to influence action in regard to their employers' or masters' busi­ ness. MICHAEL KJELLY PASSES AWAY King «f Illinois Dies M Home in Danville. Michael Kelly, coal king of Illinois, who recently sold his mining interests in the Danville subdistrict for $3,000,- 000, died at his iiome in Danville Feb. 27. The death of Mr. Kelly closes a most remarkable career. Born in county Meath, Ireland, he' came to America in 1851. He was poor, and his first summer in Danville, two years after coming to America, was in a brickyard as a laborer. He was a young man without education, but willing to work. Before he was 20 years of age he began mining ooal, and with his own pick built up a for­ tune such as has come to no other man connected with the coal industry of Illinois or the West. When Mr. Kelly began to mine coal in Danville with his own pick, probably not a half dozen men there knew him. At the time of his death' he was known Lhroughout the mining world. HEADS MERCHANTS. Gfeorge H. Kingsbury, newly elected president of the Illinois Retail Mer­ chants' association, is a leading sta­ tioner of Rock Island and has been president of the local Retail Mer­ chants' association since its organiza­ tion seven years ago. He has built up the Rock Island organization until It has an active membership of 125 and is one of the strongest in the state. Rock Island was one of the first, cities to introduce the merchants' tating system. Mr. Kingsbury's ef­ forts being responsible for this and other advanced methods that have been adopted loyally. Sites for Factories. Cairo Heights is the latest suburb to the city of Cairo, and the first ad­ dition to the Greater Cairo. The Com­ mercial club, through a committee, se­ cured sixty acres of land in the drain­ age district from George Parsons and an addition of ten or fifteen acres outside of the levee, with a frontage OL the Ohio river. The club will use this tract for manufacturing sites. They will offer small tracts of it to such manufacturing concerns as will agree to locate plants upon them, and will plat a part of the ground into town lots. B?UTE IS SENTENCED TO Magistrate Issues Death Warrant for Dog That Attacked Child. ^ A large St. Bernard dog owned by Jas. C. Wilson was formally tried hi the Alton police court yesterday and sentenced to death for inflicting: wounds on Harold, a little son of Al­ bert Patton. Patton complained to the chief of police that his son had been attacked) by a large dog in front of Temple theater Sunday night, and that the boy's ear was almost torn off, and a long, deep gash inflicted . in the child's face. A certificate of a doctor was presented, stating the condition of the child and recommend­ ing that the dog be killed. Sergt. Beck found the dog and locked hin» in jail until the boy could be taken down to identify him. The owner of the dog denied that the animal was vicious. The boy said that the dog lay down at his feet Sunday night, and that when he moved away the dog leaped on him and bit him twice.; Police Magistrate Rose, after listed Ing to the evidence, condemned the dog to be shot by Sergt. Pack, giv­ ing a written order to that refec^,:: which was carried out. PASTOR'S SALARY WILL BE PAlO North Alton Man Adds $12,000 w. Fund to Pay Preacher. The will of Charles L. Wright Of North Alton, which has been filed for probate in the county court, leaves $12,000 to the Lucy M. Wright me­ morial fund for the First Presbyterian chyjrch of Alton. The will provides that the fund shall be invested by the trustees of the church, and the in­ come applied on the pastor's salary. Mrs. Wright died about three yearn ago, willing the bulk of.her estate to her husband, who was to dispose of it according to her expressed desire, at his death, which occurred several weeks ago. The estate is Valued at about $40,000. After making bequests of $1,200 each to his cousins, Alice Mrs. Ruth and Helen Ingersoll; $500 to W. M. Ingersoll; $2,500 to his nieoet Carrie S. Kraus; $500 to his cousin* Mrs. Sarah S. McKnight; $500 to Bea- sie Sawyer and a house and lot each in Alton to Lucy and Frank Stowell, he leaves the residue of his estate to his deceased wife's sister, Mrs. O. 8. Stowell of Alton. Mrs. Wright was one of the most active workers in the various church societies. Asks Damages for Mattel Death. In behalf of the widow and ten chil­ dren of J. F. Honnaker of St. Clair county, suit was Instituted against the Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad company for $lO,OO0 damages for the death of Mr. Honnaker Jan. 13. 1904. while he was acting as switchman for that road. The suit was instituted by H. R. Helmberger, public adminis­ trator of St. Clair county. The case was transferred from the St. Cljrif county circuit court to the fedentf court in Springfield. Gets Franchise for Phonse. The Progressive Telephone com­ pany of Addieville has been given a franchise to erect its line through that town. The line will be built from Addieville to Elkhorn, passing through Plum Hill and connecting v. ith several lines at Elkhorn. At Ad­ dieville the line will connect with the Farmers' Mutual Telephone company, and thus secure longdistance connec­ tion. Big Mercantile Company. < Articles of incorporation have been •:'; filed at Hillsboro of the Penwell-Klar Mercantile company, with a Capital stock of $15,000. The incorporators are J George V. Penwell, J. M. Klar, War- / ^ ren Penwell, Orvil E. Penwell, Max > Penwell and Charles T. Penwell. The ? officers are George V. Penwell, presi­ dent; Orvil E. Penwell, vice president; : J. M. Klar, secretary and treasurer. . Convention at Taylorvllle. The Republican committee of Tap lorville township have issued a call for a convention to be held Saturday afternoon, March 11, to nominate can- cidates for the various township of­ fices. - NEW DOMINY LIBRARY AT FAIRBURY. II To Maintain Grant'® Hom«- Senator McKenzle introduced a bill appropriating $5,000 for the Illinois Grant Home association, to maintain the former home of Gen. Grant at fl.ln" LQ tho atnto Every man, woman and child *ln Fairbury will contribute 75 cents an­ nually to the support of the new Dom- iny library. The new structure is the pride of the populace and they voted $2,000 per annum for Its support. As there are but 3.0Q0 inhabitants, this means the sum per capita mentioned. I'wo years ago L. D. Dominy, a bank- Gathers Census Figures. Alex. P. Murray, assistant manager of the Murray coal mine in Nashville, has been appointed a member of the commission to gather manufacturing statistics, hia territory embracing Washington and St. Clair counties. er and wealthy citizen, died aftqt forty years' residence in Fairbury. Hit. left $20,000 out of his fortune for • public library and now a handsome building of white sandstone has beeit erected in a prominent location ant bears his name over the portals. Th*, structure will be an everlasting mont* ment to his memory. tfi, Masons to Erect •The Masonic lodges in Springfield are contemplating the ercctlon of a magnificent Masonic temp If in the near future. They have $38,000 in the treasury- i '* To Kill Wild Dogs. Godfrey young men have organized a party to exterminate a band of wild dogs, which has been committing dep­ redations around Godfrey for a year past. Some valuable domestic dogs were killed by the wild pack. Finds Homes for Children. Rev. G. C. Knobel, general field sec­ retary of the National Children*! Home society, spent a week in Quincy and found comfortable homes for St goodly number of the children under the care of the institution he repre* SI sents. » . is Fireman Is Hurt. John "Burnett, a member of the Nashville fire department, had one of his hands badly injured on the hook and ladder wagon while returning from the alarm which called the de­ partment to a small blase. Cereal Workers' Convention. Preparations have been commence# for entertaining delegates to the na­ tional meeting of the cereal workers. which will be held at Quincy in Janet. Cash for Y. M. C. A. Building. ' The young men's Bible class of the 4 <• First Presbyterian church of Decatu«;^*'s^ raised $357 for the new Y. M. C. A, building. Organise C. E. Beslsty. iMill A Christian Endeavor society with twenty members has been organised at lhtt £hurch of God of Street Car Accident. R. E. McKinney of Decatur wis struck by a street car and one of hit was broken. v • " • • • J .. ̂ --- • . v- . -