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Mr. Jones was born In Washington «ounty, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 8, 1824, And was educated in New Brighton until he was 19, when he settled In the then busy city of Pittsburg, and took service at no salary at all at first as a shipping clerk with the Mechan­ ics* Line, which ran between Pltts- irarg and Philadelphia by canal and tail. With Samuel M. Kler, the presi­ dent of the line, who took an interest In the young clerk, Mr. Jones WILL NOT OPPRE88 LABOR. flaw York Employers Deny Intention to Forbid All Organization. ' The emergency committee of the York Building Trades Employer*' X CHAfiLE<S L. ODL/TZ --onlittlon has given out the follow- Ins statement: "There la no inten­ tion of distressing or oppressing la­ bor unions as such nor of making Any effort to disrupt the principle Of cooperation, the intention being to eliminate the contentions that des­ troy the building industry. The har­ monious relations between employers and employes form the underlying principle of this movement. We wish to keep this issue clear. The right of labor to organize is as indisputable as Is the right of its Individual members to work and live." One of the leading men in the city Who is arraying the employers in a de­ fensive alliance against the constantly encroaching demands of labor Is Charles L. Eidlitz, who favora a more Antagonistic stand than that of the imllding trades emergency committee. branched out as a developer of trans* portatlon, and before he was 25 he was president of two lines of boats, and had already begun to lay the foundation of the iron and steel busi­ ness which was eventually to become so large. In 1852 Mr. Jones estab­ lished the American iron works in Pittsburg, under the firm name of jones, Lauth ft Co., and in 1S54 took into partnership James T^nghHn on the retirement of Mr. Lauth. Mr. Jones had been a strong Repub­ lican and had a large share in shaping the policy of the Republican party. In 1884 he was the Pennsylvania mem­ ber of the Republican national com* mittee and was subsequently its chair­ man. YACHT8 ARE IN DEMAND. General Desire to Witness the Interna* tional Race. ttt view of the international yaouu reccs this summer agents in New York are already beginning to receive inquiries from rich men who do not live in that city, and from many who do, concerning the ways and means of hiring a yacht on which to enter­ tain their friends during the contests for the America's cup. It is the fash­ ionable thing to do and men and women who think that money Judi­ ciously expended will buy their way into the exclusive set are anxious to do it. From present indications the demand for leased yachts will be greater this year than ever before and there will be a Bmaller supply with which to meet It Almost every yacht owner in eastern waters will want his boat for himself. Or Illinois News m > r n « £ : State Happening* Succinctly Told bjf Our Special > Correspondents BUILDING STRIKE IS 8ERIOUS YATE8 CUTS APPROPRIATIONS MISSIONARIES RETURN TO CHINA Hill Workers at East St. Louis Tie Up Other Trades. The strike of the planing mill work­ men in East St. Louis is causing a great deal of uneasiness among the other trades, and it is now believed that there will be a general quarrel among the trades unless the matter is settled within a short time. Managers of the mills say they will aot change their position. Nearly every other class of workmen in East St. Louis is well satisfied with his pay and is willing to work. However, as the contractors cannot secure the frames or doors for their houses a large number of men have been in­ formed that their services will be no longer required. On account of the sffs'r som« work­ men threaten to withdraw from the trades council. The mill hands state that they will not work until they are paid the advanced wages asked, and will not permit other trades to work with the lumber turned out by men not members of their local union. HUSBAND AND WIFE LACK FOOD Hunger and Illness Induce Temporary Insanity of Couple. Charles Aves and wife of Alton, who have become temporarily mental ly deranged from lack of proper food and from illness, were moved from their home to St. Joseph's hospital by order of Chief of Police Maxwell. Aves protested that he was not In sane, but said he had "lost his nerve' through long illness with malaria, and while only 46 years of age he felt he was about to die of old age. Re made a threat to commit suicide, and neighbor telephoned to notify the po­ lice. Dr. L. M. Bowman, who attended them, said that with proper medical treatment and good food they will be restored to their normal mental con­ dition. DEATHS. At Quincy--Dorothea Meyer, aged 68 years; Dr. Edgar Schmidt, formerly of Quincy, died in St. Paul; Mrs. Au gust Swanson of Quincy died la Chi­ cago. At Virginia--John McHetury. At Hardin--Mrs. Sara Martland, wife of Judge William Martland. HONOR TO LEWI8 AND CLARK* President Roosevelt Lays Corner 8tone of Memorial Monument. On a sightly location in the pic­ turesque City park of Portland, Ore, and overlooking the greafr river which they explored, a handsome memorial column has been raised to Lewis and Clark. President Theodore Roose­ velt, with other distinguished com­ pany, visited Portland May 21 to lay the corner stone of this structure. It was a red letter occasion in Port­ land, which is now starting to build Masher Well Punished. ' A young and good-looking actress •playing in a New York theater was taking leave of her mother at the etage door the other evening and kissed the elder lady. A flashily stressed young man who stood near •failed out: "Give me one, too, will you?" "Certainly," said the girl, talking over to him. When close -enough she gave him a ringing slap in the face. The fellow staggered 4n his aurprise and might have fallen had not the stage doorkeeper propped him vp with a crack on the other ear. Then the offender took to his heels. Making a 8tudy of Poverty. An expedition equipped by Miss Hel­ en Gould has sailed for Europe to •pend four months studying the poor In the big cities of the old world. Dr. W. H. Tolman, director of the Ameri­ can Institute for Social Service, heads the party. Miss Gould pays all the ex­ penses. In the party are Mrs. Tolman, Who will study social conditions from a woman's standpoint, and Mrs. Mary *fc. Cranston, librarian of the institute. More Valuable Helrlooma. Miss Grace Seeley Henop and Robb De Peyster Tytus were married in Hew York last Tuesday, the ceremony feeing performed in Grace church, "Broadway and Tenth street, in pres­ ence of a large and fashionable gath­ ering. The buckles on the bride's ehoes were of rhinestones, the same Worn by Dolly Madison at her wed- tlas. _________________ j King of 8lam's Royal Robeau i When the King of Siam is attired in ills full complement of royal robes and ;|| wearing all his state decorations, the lvalue of these amounts to something lake «200,000. Boys Witness Suicide. Peter Grammy, a carpenter, aged 52, committed suicide by h&ughifc Liui •elf at his home in Bast St. Louis. During the absence of his wife Gram my secured a wire used in baling hay. With this in hand he went to the at­ tic of his home. He closed all the doors, but forgot the window blinds, and his movements were witnessed by a number of boys who stood on the opposite Bide of the street. The boys did not believe that Grummy Intended to kill himself and were horrified to see him place the wire noose over his head and around his neck, and before any of the party could give the alarm Grummy had jumped from the chair. Boycott 8trfke Breakers. Several hundred pounds of provi slons were purchased at Alto Pass for the nonunion men and United States marshals in Murphysboro, as the busl ness houses in that city, Including ho­ tels, refuse their wares at any price to any other than strike sympathizers. J. B. Stringer of Alto Pass sold some strawberries to a United States man shal in Willlsville and was admon­ ished not to repeat the transaction. New National Bank. T%e board of directors of the new Cairo National bank has elected offi­ cers as follows: President, H. A. Smith; vice president, Dr. W. P. Grim- stead. Action on the selection of a cashier and teller was deferred to future meeting. Committees were ap­ pointed to purchase vaults, safes and fixtures for the bank. In the course of a few weeks the new hank will be ready for business. the great centennial exposition, which two years hence will commemorate the founding of the west coast empire. Largest Electrical System. The electrical traction system Yan­ kees are building to furnish power for their underground railways in London will be the largest In the world. It will have ten steam turbines of 7,500 horse power. The trains used will be similar*to those used on the Boston elevated railway, made up of three "motor" and four "trailer" cars. Jerome as a Detective. It Is now said that District Attorney Jerome of New York In person secured the first evidence against Richard Can- field's splendid gambling house in East Forty-fourth street. Disguised In a white wig and pretending to be an elderly visitor from California, he ob­ tained admission to the place and still retains some of the chips he bought oa the evening of his visit Heavy Executors' Fees. The estate left by the late Jacob 8. Rogers, the locomotive builder of Pat- ereon, N. J., Is inventoried at a little over $8,000,000. Most of it was be­ queathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art at Trenton. The executors' fees foot up to $214,000, the largest sum ever paid in New Jersey for the lstratloo of an estate. Railway Clerks Elect. Cairo local. No. 87, Order of Rail­ way Clerks of America, recently or­ ganized, has elected new officers follows: Chief clerk, J. Held; vice chief clerk, H. A. Clubb; recording clerk and cashier, Charles Hodsklns; receiving clerk, J. J. Quinn; chaplain, 8. G. Richardson; check clerk, J. S. Sullivan; assistant check clerk, Thompson Hendricks. Loses $3,500 In Fire. The fine barn of Joe Comerford, six miles northwest of Pan a, was burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at $3,500. It is supposed the fire was of incendiary origin, as a few weeks ago a valuable horse belonging to Comerford was shot and killed in a pasture at night Paving at Taylorvllle. The dty cojincil of Taylorvllle went to Springfield to investigate the differ­ ent kinds of street paving there. Tay­ lorvllle will put down twenty-nine blocks of street paving during the oomlng summer. Governor's Vetoes Reduce State Ex­ penditures by $1,000,000. Gov. Yates has filed with the secre­ tary of state vetoes of appropriations aggregating about $600,000, which, added to those previously vetoed, re­ duces the total appropriations by more than $1,000,000. The largest cuts are made in the appropriations for the completion of the western normal school at Macomb ($100,000) and for the repair of the statehouse ($235,- 833). These were wiped out altogeth­ er. In the omnibus appropriation bill, for the ordinary-'and contingent ex­ penses of the state government, the only item eliminated, or modified is that of $15,000 for improvements and repairs at the executive mansion, which Is stricken out MARRIAGES. At Quincy--Irvin Peyton and Viola Dickson. At Decatur--Thomas IX Thomas and Jessie Thomas. At Pana, Okla.--Edward H. Devlne of Tuscola and Miss Ida EI w»p" of Shelby county. At Hlllsboro--Marriage licenses is­ sued: Ernest Buel of Granite City and Miss Stella Sides of Nokomls; Jesse Cranford and Miss Oona File, both of Litchfield; Ralph Stivers of Pana and Miss Emma Oakley of No- komis; Charles EL Black welder and Miss Laura A. Moore, both of Litch­ field. Persecute a Chinaman. Jo Hop, a laundry man of Edwards- ville, has been in trouble for several weeks on account of the persecution of unknown enemies. Jo received his worst scare when someone fired sev eral shots into his house. One of the bullets crashed through the window, struck one of his' ironing machines and just missed Jo. The police are working on the case, but as yet have found no clew as to the identity of the persons who annoy the Chinaman. Light Companies Merge. The secretary of state has granted a license to Incorporate to the Taylor­ vllle Gas and ifilectric company, with a capital stock of $85,000. The incor­ porators are D. D. Shumway, Glenn F. Shumway and Thomas R. Johns. The company is organized for the purpose of consolidating the business of the Citizens' Gas company and the Taylor­ vllle fieetric company. Oglesby Strikes Oil. Robert Oglesby, son of the late ex- Gov. Dick - Oglesby, has lately made fortunate Investments in the Kansas oil fields near Chanute. He has four wells with an output of eighty-eight barrels daily, the oil being delivered to the Standard Oil company cm con­ tract at 96 cents a barrel. He Is en­ gaged la developing other wells. Brewery for Cairo. Cairo is to have a new brewery. Christopher Beck of St Louis has pur­ chased the entire property of Henry Hasenjaeger at the southeast corner of Fourth street and Commercial ave­ nue. Plans are being drawn for the structure, and the work of construc­ tion will be commenced as soon as they are completed. The plant is to cost $150,000. Woman Asks Damages. Mrs. Gertrude Cheney has brought suit In the Circuit court at Taylor­ vllle for $10,000 damages against Mr and Mrs. Thomas Cheney, parents of her husband, Edward Cheney, charg­ ing them with alienating the affections of the latter. Thomas Ch^iey Is the Circuit court stenographer <of San gamoa county. Train Kills Youth. George Seip, aged 19, son of George Seip, living about three miles from O'Fallon, was run over and Instantly killed by a Baltimore ft Ohio South- western passenger train while return­ ing to his home from a dance. On his way Seip sat down on the end of a tie, and It is supposed that he fell asleep. Move Chief Clerk's Office. The office of chief clerk of the sixth division of the United States railway mall service Is to be moved from Cairo to Carbondale, and will occupy a sec­ tion of the new Illinois Central station there. Chief Clerk E. S. Harris will remove his family from Duquoin to Carbondale. Madison Pioneer Is Dead. The funeral of Wesley Reaves, an old resident of Madison oounty, oc­ curred at the family home in New Douglas. His death occurred while visiting his son in Kansas City. He was 76 years of age. He leaves a widow and nine children. Diplomat Is Popular. Charles Page Bryan, United States minister to Portugal, is fast becoming popular in Lisbon, doubtless due, as far as the fair sex is concerned, to the fact that he is a decidedly handsome bachelor and able to hold his .own with the best dancers. New Bank Open* Th« First National bank of Morrl- eonville has opened its doors for busi­ ness with a capital stock of $25,000. H. H. Herdman is president George BL Maxon vice president and Howard Maxon cashier. Auto Cause of Death. Jeese Forester was thrown from his wagon in a runaway at Greenville, the shock and force of which resulted in concussion of the brain, and he died without recovering consciousness. The team he was driving became fright- at an automobile. Girls Break Strike. The Hillwater Manufacturing com­ pany of Decatur, with a strike of core- makers on hand, will fill the vacant places with girls. Sixty young girls and women have applied for work. They will receive the same wages the strikers did. Escaped During Boxer Uprising by Floating Down River on Raft Rev. and Mrs. William M. Upcraft, who were missionaries in western Chi­ na up to the time of the Boxer upris­ ing, will resume their missionary work after Sept 15. When the anti-foreign agitation reached its crisis in China Mr. and Mrs. Upcraft made their escape by floating a thousand miles on a raft down the river. Mrs. Up­ craft returned to America and visited her mother and other relatives in Al­ ton, while her husband remained in Peking as the official interpreter for the army of the allies during the oc­ cupation of Peking. Subsequently lie returned to America. CAUGHT AFTER RUNNING FIGHT. Pickpockets Fire on Po!lee Officers After Robblng'Doctor. Dr. James M. Grimes, of Camp Point. visited Quincy and when he boarded a street car at the depot two young men jolted him and then left the car. After they had gone the doctor discovered that $30 had been taken from his pocket He reported his loss at the police station and while talking with officers he saw the two suspects on the street They fled, firing at their pursuers. They were captured. One gave his name as James Munnell and the other as Joseph Dreyer. Watchman Is Injured. James Webster is a watchman for the Chicago ft Alton railroad at East St Louis. Several female prisoners confined In the private room of the po­ lice station called to Webster that they were In need of assistance. Near the window, which is 15 feet from the ground, is a flight of stone steps, and running from the top of the steps to the ledge of the windows was project­ ing coping. Webster made his way to the window by edging along the coping, but fell after climbing to the window sill. When Webster fell he pitched headlong backward and fell into a coal hole 15 feet below. He was badly hurt Church Convention. The executive committee of the bt- county Christian church convention met in Litchfield In the Christian church and appointed a subcommittee to arrange a programme for the con­ vention, which will be held in Girard October 1 and 2. The following were appointed: H. F. Hen rick, Bunker Hill; R. P. Boulton and F. D. Filmore, this city. Leaves Large Family. Bdward Sherwood, aged 71, one of the best-known and most highly re­ spected residents of Alton, died after an illness of eight years. Mr. Sher­ wood's illness began with an attack of whooping cough. For many years he was in the transfer business in Al­ ton. He leaves a family consisting of his widow and ten children. Annual High 8chool Meet The Madison county high school meet held recently at Alton proved so great a success that it has been de­ cided to hold them annually. Next year's meet will be held in Collins- ville. The association now Includes the high schools of Alton, Colllns- ville, EJdwardsville, Granite City, Highland and Upper Alton. Grocers Organize. The retail grocers of Mount Vernon have completed their organization by the election of M. R. Heidler as presi­ dent Leonard Culli vice president and J. H. Grant secretary and treasurer. W. D. Moss, Claude Hutchinson and Will Grant were appointed a commit­ tee to confer with the clerks' union la regard to closing hours. Telephone Extension. The Kinloch Telephone company has completed arrangements with the Macoupin County Telephone company of Carllnvllle for the construction of a two-wire metallic circuit telephone lice from Alton to Springfield, thus giving the Independent telephone com­ pany of Macoupin county communica­ tion with St Louis. Fraud Is Alleged. H. D. Easterly, an Insurance agent who has for some time made Spring­ field his headquarters, has been ar­ rested and taken to Clinton. William Dowdall of Clinton alleges that East­ erly obtained a considerable sum of money from him on a worthless in­ surance policy. Heads Woman's Clubs. Mrs. Melle Williams of Taylorvllle has been elected president of the dis­ trict Federation of Woman's Clubs. Mrs. D. D. Shumway of Taylorvllle was elected one of the vice presidents of the organization. BRITISH STATESMAN IN TAVOR. OF REDUCING WORLD'S NAVIES IH SlHCHAftlta DtLKK Sir Charles Dilke, who has sug­ gested the desirability of the great powers getting together and discussing the question of reducing the strength of navies, is not only a great states­ man in England, but likewise arf au­ thority on international politics and large political problems. Sir Charles has held numerous second-rate posi­ tions in the government but his chief work has been in the line of study aai authorship. He is at present one at tfie few radicals in the House of Coo*/ mons, and most of his writings are imbued with the spirit of radicalism. He is now closing the sixty-first year of his life, but continues to write free ly, and is, as of old. the heart of tks radical party in the present House of Commons. CHILD WAS TOO TRUTHFUL. A NEWSPAPER MAN'S CIGARS* v Compliment to Author That Was Made to Order. L. Frank Baum, the author of fairy tales, tells a good story at his own ex­ pense. While at a Southern winter resort recently a lady who has a pen­ chant for meeting all sorts of celeb­ rities secured an introduction to Mr. Baum and asked permission to pre­ sent her little daughter, a miss of 7, "who knows every one of your books by heart." The young lady, lank- haired and round-eyed, extended her hand in a mechanical fashion and, staring straight into the author's face, she remarked: "Mr. Baum, I think •you're a very wonderful man!" Some­ what embarrassed by this direct praise, the children's author patted her head and asked: "Why do you eay that my dear?" "Because mamma told me to," answered the child com­ placently, and in the roar of laugh­ ter that followed the stricken mother made good her escape. Unique Kentucky Family. One of the oldest families in the world, not in point of pedigree, but of longevity, is said to live in Bell coun­ ty, Kentucky. Lewis Green is 93 years of age; his wife, Virginia Green, Is 92 years old. They were married seventy-three years ago and went to live on a farm at the mouth of Bing­ ham's creek, in a bend of the Cumber­ land river. They are still living in the same house to which they went as bridegroom and bride three-quarters of a century ago. They have ten children, the youngest of whom is now 43, and there has never been a death in the family. Canals on the Thames. There are six canals connected with the Thames, which extend altogether 334 miles. Attorney General Knox Makes an U*r flattering Comment Attorney General Knox has keen a**. precla t ion of a fas t horse , a game of' golf, good companions and a good ci­ gar. The other day he invited a new*/ - paper correspondent to Join him in aai: afternoon at the links. The ride out to the club was made behind the at­ torney general's record-breaking team ' in order that all of the features of the entertainment might be complete. Knox, however, had forgotten to pro* vide himself with cigars and soon af- ; ter the start deplored the oversight The correspondent at once produced % bountiful supply and throughout afternoon the smoking went on. Wheat^ the program had been nearly complet* ed and the drive home almost finished.^ the attorney general threw away theO last half of his last cigar. "Well," b# - ejaculated, "we have had a nice drtv% : a good game and I haven't violated wy • physician's orders not to use tobacco^ either." : 'Mi Blind Man Enjoys Baeebeli One of the most enthusiastic w ball cranks in the country is a blind J|y| man, James Judge of Minneapolis, a "h master steamfitter, successful coa> . tractor and mechanical inventor of .4 - fi pronounced ability. He has beeft^f|||| totally siglitless for forty years and1 'f never saw a baseball game in his. -a •; life, but he never allows business to interfere when he wishes to "see" a *j contest on the diamond. Mr. Judge; ^ ^ is always accompanied by some oae" 'V;'^ who tells him of the various play* | £ and he yells as loudly as anybody,, even shouting "Down in front" when '"3.J some one obstructs the view of those who can see. He Is an inveterate '• ^ smoker, too, thus disproving the oft- - heard statement that one must see the smoke in order to enjoy a cigar. CZAR. NICHOLAS AND HIS WIFE: A DEVOTED COUPLE Printers' Delegate. John R. Sutter has been selected by the Edwardsville union as delegate to the convention of the International Typographical union at Washlngtoa. William Barraclough is alternate. Boy Loses Fingers. Edward Crotinger, the 9-year-old son of William Crotinger, residing east of Pana, had three of his fingers blown off by the exploslon of a stick of dynar mite. C. E. Convention. The district convention of the Ohrle- tian Endeavor society, comprising the counties of Marlon, Clinton, Washing­ ton and Jefferson, will be held in Cen- tralia on June 24 and 25. A number of state workers will be present The local Endeavorers are making extens­ ive preparations to entertain the vis­ itors. Bull Kills Man. Charles Winn was killed by a bull. His body was found in the pasture of Elmer Starr, south of Benton. Veteran Dies In Harnesa William Davidson, an old soldier, re­ siding at Stewardson, was found dead behind hls plow on his farm, northeast of Pana. The coroner's Jury found that death was caused by an internal hemorrhage. Davidson was 65 years old. Aged Woman Is Insane. In the county court at Decatur Mrs. Margaret Sams, who has been an In­ mate at the Masonic home at Macon, was declared Insane. She la 90 years of age. Engine 8trlkes Trainman. Timothy McDonough, a trainman for the Terminal association at But St Louis, was struck by ea badly hurt Falls From Ladder. Charles Hefferaan, aged 40, fell from a ladder at East St Louis and sus­ tained a fracture of the right ankle. Boy Ball Player Is Hurt John Wright, aged Louis, broke his right ing ball. Is Hurt 12, of Qpst St leg while play- How far tha Russian government authorities are to blame for the recent massacre of the Jews at Klschlpeft will probably long remain a mooted question, but the opinion of the world Beggar's Profitable Humor. Clement A. Griscom, head of the shipping combine, gave a quarter to a cripple not long ago and In a few days was approached by the same mendicant "Are you any better olf than you were when I gave you a quarter on Mondoy?" asked the mill­ ionaire. "Yes, sir," said the cripple. "See that leg?" holding up his wood­ en appendage. "Yes. Same leg, isnt It?" "It is, Mr. Griscom," answered the man, taking a newspaper out of his pocket "but I see that lumber has gone up, making my leg more valu­ able." Another quarter rewarded his ready wit Private Entrance for President The president of the United States will have a private entrance for him­ self and family in the fine new rail­ road station now being constructed In Washington. Mr. Cleveland used to escape the crowds by having his driver take him to the forward ends of the trains Instead of entering at the front of the station, but even this refuge Is no longer practicable, so the private entrance has been arranged. absolves the Czar from blame In the matter. He is known to be a humane and kindly man, and with his beautiful empress and his children lives an ideal home life. Given Medal of Honors A medal of honor was presented to CoL Johnson L. De Peyster of Tivoll, • N. Y., Thursday in recognition of the fact that he raised the first American flag over the capitol in Richmond on the night of April 3, 1865, when the union troops entered the city. CcL De Peystar's friends have several times endeavored to get the war de­ partment to recognize his achieve­ ment. but without success, on the ground that it is only tor bravery la action that medals of honor are awarded. To supply the omission the. colonel's friends made up a purse and had the medal made which was pre­ sented to him. Czar's Unique Preooefc Among the many presents received by the czar last Easter the offering ot a Siberian convict attracted special at tentlon and the czar is said to have derived extraordinary pleasure from ft. It consisted of a hazel nut the hollow of which contained a chess board with all the men artistically carved la bone. The convict had worked ea J| for many montha . .. : . . . .