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The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03

Tn lens of ordinary size the de- viation of one-thousandth of an inch in it's thickness will make it useless for photography, causing it to dis tort images. Testing these lenses, grinding and polishing and fitting them and correcting them to hairs breadths is the work of the human hand and eye, but so accurately are these experts trained that in a box of a dozen lenses of the same style it is the boast of the manufacturers best one.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
HIGH TELEGRAPH POLES.
Erected at Beaumont, Tex, on op- posite Banks of the Sometimes
 Turbulent Neches.

The highest telegraph poles in the United States have just been put up in Beaumont, Tex. So far as known, they are the highest of any in the world, the top being 15o feet above the ground. They were erected on the opposite banks of the Neches river by the Western Union Telegraph com pany. in order to string it's cable across
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03

the stream. The span is IA feet in length. This height is necessary to admit the passage of ships through the drawbridge, their masts being 100 feet tall and more.
 This aerial span was preferred to laying submarine cable, for it is ex- pected that congress may at some fu- ture day have the Neches river dredged, and this would ruin the cable. It is also much cheaper.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
SCHLATTER IN JAIL.
'Dfvine HeaIero Committed at Wash inston, D. C., ns a ayasrant After
 Long Drunk.

Francis Schlatter, who still claims to be a divine healer, has been com mitted to the workhouse in Washing ton as vagrant, charged with drunk enness. Schlatter once had many fol- lowers in the west, who believed in his divine power as a healer, but in. the police court he sat among hard ened criminals, and the police officers testified to finding him drunk with
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
A KINGS MONOGRAM.
King Edward Has Adopted a New De- sign for Use Throughout the
 British Empire.

King Edward has chosen new cipher for monogram to be worn on all badges, buttons and other devices used throughout the royal service and wherever the royal monogram is borne at present.
 The new monogram is really very pretty and is given below. The cipher
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
Ministers Have Long Lives,

The longevity of ministers has long since passed into proverb. A reader of the Church finds that of 12 deceased clergymen whose age was given, the youngest was GA, the remaining II were 70 years old at least, and four were over 80. The average age of the 12 was over IT.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
Kruger sticks to Beer

Paul Kruger's daily tipple is beer and he rarely takes alcoholic spirits He once drank a glass of champagne at Bloemfontein, after the signing oi an alliance with the Orange Free State. He looked surprised as he drained the glass, then snorted dis gustedly, and champagne has not passed his lips since that day.
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
Vhe Power of the Prex.

The Kansas City man who adver- tised in newspaper for a wife and got one in the shape of widow with five children has no longer any doubt as to the power of the press,
The weekly examiner., 1901-08-03
Autocars for Parf. Police.

Autocars are to be utilized by the police in Paris to overtake cars driven at excessive speed. Several policemen are now being trained to drive the mo- tor carmT.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
WILL VOTE ACAIk
ON annexation.
Special Election to Be Held OctO-
Der s, at Winstanley
Park.

Residents Of Winstanley Park will hold
an election on October 8. to determine
whether the proposition to annex the village
to the city OF East st. Louis shall carry.
The order for the election was made by
County Judge Frank Perrin at Belleville
yesterday morning and last evening there
was much rejoicing among the annexation
lists OF the village. as a result of his de-
cision. which was made on a petition pre-
scented to him about a week ago. and on
which for and against were
heard Monday.
An agitation for the annexation of the
village to East St Louis was begun sew
erai years ago. but OF late there has been
much talk. and a number Of meetings have
been held to rouse public interest In the
scheme. An election was held some time
ago. at which a proposition to annex the
village was voted down. TIT promoters OF
the annexation scheme. however. say that
the local political fight was so hot that this
was the reason and that the proposition Of
annexation was overlooked by the voters
The principal arguments In favor Of an
in the police and fire serviee Of East St.
Louis. and will also benefit In a business
way through the removal Of many Of the
citizens of the city to the suburbs which
Will occur as soon as the annexation Is ac-
complished. Then. too. many Of the citi-
zens want to be under the government OF
hiAot A<8@k ~"
has been favored with for the last ten years
and which has caused II TO become one OF
the most wonderful towns in point of
Erowth and Improvement in the country.
The Rock road will soon be paved out to
the limits of the village and 1t is the argu-
ment OF the villagers that II the village
were within the city limits the paving
would be done throughout the limits OF ths
village.
Other paving would be done. the gas
service would very probably be extended 70
the residents of the village. and there would
also be more and better water service. A
sewerage system. IL is believed. would be con-
structed. Many other advantages have been
urged In favor of annexation.
Opponents Of annexation urge that the
village Is now In a thriving condition and
that the villagers can get brick streets or
anything else they want II they will agree
to the necessary taxation. They further
urge that cinder streets are not being put
into the village without cost to the residents.
and that the City Water Company Of East
81. Louis. which has extended It's mains into
the village. will give all the water service
that the people care to pay for.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

The Hentz Hose Tong and spanner Company
was Incorporated yesterday. The capital stock
is 5000. ard the incorporators and directors are
Dennis Hentz and Charles z. Gueltix. members
the chief. figures as president. and Mr.. Gueitig.
who is CITY Attorney OF Edwardsvtlle: Is secre-
the market an appliance fer uncoupiing and for
carrying distended hose. the invention Of Mr..
Hentz.
Mrs. Anna servos. Of - Louis. while VISIT
ing her sister. Mrs. Wesley Graves Of Los An
oeies cal. ut the St. James Hotel at Edwards
VILE. was stricken by heart trouble. and is very
low.
p. Kremer ha. been appointed superintendent
Of the Fdwardsviiie club.
The Trades and Labor Council has decided
70 give a hall on September d.
e 6. Clarke, the only Edwardsvfliean who
succeeded In drawing one Of the winning num-
hers in the Oklahoma land distribution. nled his
claim yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

-Cbarlea Schattgen. q butcher Of Jerseyvilie.
viI remove to East St. Louis on September 4.
rhere he viii engage In business.
IThe Reverend Fathers FaIion and Marks OF
Jerseyyille have gone to Quincy. where the an
nuaI retreat Of the priests Of the Alton diocese
is being conducted. The retreat will last
through Thursday.
e b. Brigham. q weli-known resident Of
Fieldon. yesterday purchased the residence Of
Frank Bray on West Pearl street. Jerseyville-
Brigham will remove to Jerseyvilla. taking pos
a farewell party was rendered to Frank
al hfs mother. Mrs.. Emma Snedeksr. on CID
Games and similar amusements were enjoyed.
rrfre,hments being served At the close OF the
ss9herinS. Mr.. Snedeker leaves on wednesday
Tor Eirksville. No.. where he will study os-
+ Misses West Of Jerseyville win give a
..cou.ins' dinner party to-day In honor Of their
.onssn. Miss Fannie West OF Texas. who II
snSndine the summer In Jerseyvflle.
p. j. Randolph. one Of the best-kno~n farm
~ru in Jersey County. 70 seriously IN n his
Sowe In Delhi. Mr.. Randolph 10 suffering from
49, trouble. In addition to his farming In
eSr~StsL NJ. Randolph - prominently connected
I'm the interests OF the Baptist Church In
Crcens ana jersey counties, being the treasurer
Of the Missionary Board q the carrellton Bap-
1rne annual meeting Of the Apple Creek Ban
sist Association viii convene on Friday Al TIE
Honey Creek Baptist Church at Gillespie. The
eSSion III continue over Sunday. A n1nber Of
y ksis IN - 0a1sssdansA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

3ialo Teachers Reciprocate for the
Shirt-Waist Privilege.

Last year the male teachers who attended
the ST. Clair County Institute at Belleyille
obtained permission from the lady teachers
sion was given the ladies to remove their
hats during the sessions Of the institute.
There was much good-natured chatting as a
result of the permission granted by the
male teachers. which was to Offset the GOAT
less views of the female teachers.
Last evening Professor w. w. Black lee
tured on Art In Everyday Living"
Officers ofthe institute were announced
yesterday by Professor Charles Hartel az
follows: President. W. J. Hanson, Belle
non. H.: assistant secretary. Miss Minnie
Lee C~annady. East st. Louis. Ill: pianist.
Bernard Githues. East st. Louis. Ill:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
THE WEATHER..


Washington. Aug. s0.-Forecast for wedne.-
day and Thursday:
For Illinois - Fair and warmer "Wednesday.
warmer IN northern portion Thursday. fair In
southern: showers and cooler in northern portion:
light TO fresh east to southeast winds.
Arkansas-1nuncerstorms and cooler wednes-
day. Thursday. partly cloudy: probably show
efs: variable winds.
oklahoma ard Indian OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
"Wednesday. Thursday. partly cloudy: variable
Iowa-Showers and cooler Wednesday. except
fair In southeast portion. Thursday. fair in
western. showers In eastern and cooler in south
ern. variable winds.
Missouri-Fair Wednesday. except showers In
southwest portion. Thursday. fair: variable
winds.
Nebraska-Fair in western. showers and cooler
In eastern portion Wednesday. Thursday, fair;
southerly winds. becoming variable.
Kansss-Fair Wednesday. except local thun-
derstorrns and cooler in southwest portion.
Thursday, fair. with warmer In western portion:
variable win6s.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
STYLISH WAIST SUIT.
Shirt Waist Costumes Are Sup
planting Blouse Dresses for
School and Afternoon Wear.

Girls Shirt Waist Costume. No. sSo-Shirt
waist suits are. in q way, taking the place
Of blouse costumes for school and after
noon wear. They are stylish. comfortable
and q decided chang from the usual mode
Of dress for little girls
plated shirt waist Of light blue batists
n a gored skirt Of blue and black plaid.
The waist IL simply adjusted with
shoulder and underarm seams. having three
box plaits back and front. It closes In tbs
front with turquoise buttons and button
holes worked through the center boz plait-
q tailor finish to the waist m
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
TWO ACCIDENTS AT CROWN MIME.

One Man Run Over By Carr, Another
IL Injured By Falling Slate.
Walter Patterson Of South Ray street,
Belleville. was run over by two coal cars
in the Crown mine. near Belleville. yester-
day afternoon. Both his legs were crushed.
and it Is expected that he will die. He has
a family.
About the same time, Jacob Reeb. q
caught under falling slate, where he was
at work His injuries are considered Sc
rious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
ALTON'S CARNIVAL
IS At ITS HEIGHT.
Macoupin County Day Is Expected
to Attract Nearly Twenty
Thousand Visitors.

Eight thousand visitors attended the Alton
Jubilee yesterday. The day was officially
known as Commercial Club and Jersey
County Day. Several hundred persons
came down from JerseyviIle on the early
morning trains. led by the Jerseyville Band.
Every incoming train during the morning
brought visitors by the hundreds. and at
noon the Prarie State Express brought
thirty members from the Belleville Com
mercial Club. At l o'clock the City of Prov
idence steamed into port with lao st.
Louisans aboard. and a few minutes later
the Hill City arrived from st. Louis with a
large number.
No special features were given, except In
the booths. In the various parts OF the city.
At leo o'clock. the Midway was opened.
and at 4 o'clock Philion gave his spiral
tower act. Concerts were given in the
morning and afternoon at the band stand
on Third street by the White Hussar Band
Of Alton and the J~erseyville Band. Con-
certs were given last evening by the same
bands on Third street and by the Alton
Light Guard Band in the East End A dis
and Henry streets followed at . O'clock.
To-day will be known a. Macoupin Coun-
~ Day. Large crowds are expected from
Young Of Alton received = Communication
yesterday from Mayor +. n. Baldwin of
Whitehall. saying that a delegation of 500
over the Chicago and Alton Railroad, head
ed by the Mayor and the Whitehall Band.
The delegation will be met by a committee
from the Commercial Club and shown about
the city.
Alexander De Menil of the Worlds Fair
directorate was in Alton yesterday. to make
final ARRANGEMENTS for the celebration OF
louisiana Purchase Exposition Day on
Thursday. The Fair directors viii come to
Alton on the City Of Providence. and upon
their arrival will be met by Mayor Young
and n Committee from the Alton COmmer-
cial Club. Some Of the directors will be the
guests of the club while in Alton, and the
committee will see to their entertainment.
Immediately upon the arrival of the st.
inent. St Louisans from a platform erected
for the occasion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

John Frank. age "a. and Mrs. Guss!e Stewart.
age q. came to Alton yesterday on the City Of
Providence. and. after procuring a marriage
license from Deputy Clerk Charles A. Camel. re-
paired to the office Of Justice B. C. Few. where
the marriage ceremony was performed.
Tho steamer City Of Sheffield stuck on n sand
bar at Hop Hollow, above Alton. yesterday while
coming down from the Illinois River with q load
Of grain and cattle. Soon after the Sheffield
lodged on the bar she was struck by a rafter.
which landed her high on the bar. and II took
four hours to get her of. The boat sustained
no serious damage from the unpleasant ex-
perience.
Edward Pierce. son OF superintendent John
Pierce OF the Equitable Powder Mills at East
Alton. was painfully injured yesterday morning
bv having his hand caught in a crfmper at the
cartridge works. The hand will be useless for
several weeks. but It Is not thought amputation
will be necessary.
Tho funeral of william H. Heideman of AL
ton took place Yesterday afternoon. The Reyer-
man Evangelical Church. ofnciated. The burial
was In the City Cemetery. The death Of Mr.
Heideman occurred On Sunday evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

Mrs. Mary Hasfels Of No. 4e SOUTH Fourth
street. East 81. Louis. Is seriously III. She Is the
mother Of County Recorder Charles Haetsie.
The Pastims Athletic Club will give Its an
nual picnic at VOLTS Park next Sunday.
The young ladies Of the Amaryilis Club are
arranging for a yard euchre party which will be
given Monday evening at ST. Mary's Church.
Several candidates were initiated by the Red
Men at q meeting last night
Tho COMMITTEES in charge OF q public park site
for East st. Louis met last night with the MEM
bers Of the Egyptian Club and discussed TIE
matter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

Real estate transfers recorded with Coun-
ty Recorder Charles Haefele at Bellevills
yesterday were:
William Rohm. and wife to p. J. soucy, lot 1
oi&ekz :. Rohm place. East 81 Louis; ". d, $50
! and 4. block 2. as above; w. d., Sl.0sO.
Nellie A. Hogan and husband to Julia +. Buck
ley. part Of lot 60, Lovingston's addition. East
u. louis; w. d.. 1850.
l. A. Wilson and wife to W. b. Parker. part
OF lots 3 and 10. block 1. Phi. VOLTS subdivision.
East 81. Louis: W. d.. s, 600.
A Meintz and wife to Louisa Rohm. part Of
lot 81. block II. Illinois City: w. d.. S1.00o.
Anna NJ. Emmertch. sxecutrix. 10 n A. En-
msrich. part Of lots "a and SIG. Patterron's ad-
dition. Mascoutah: w. d.. $50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
Plans for . Street Fair.

Louisiana. Mo-. Aug. 0-At AT enthusiast
tic meeting OF the citizens and business men
Of Louisiana last night 1t was decided to
hold a street fair In this city five days be-
ginning September II.
A large subscription list has been secured
and nearly $4,000 will be spent on the cell
ident; Jno. W. Robertson. vice president:
Len T. Patterson. treasurer; Chas. J. Chap
man. secretary. The executive committee In
mittees: Ed A. Glenn. concessions; E a.
Parks, amusemcntc; J. Carter Fry. dis
plays; r. H. Williams. Advertising: Ben N.
Campbell: agrieuite re; 'onn w: Ronertson.
b. Prettyman. premiums; A. A. Wshrman.
music; c. D.. Shreve. iluminations; Mrs. G.
Buell.. flower parade; c. NJ Davis. horse
shcW.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

New suits filed with Circuit Clerk Thomas
May at Belleville yesterday were as fol-
lows:
Walter W.. Brown Va J. I. puuovan; assump-
sit.
Oscar A. Keyser vs. Republic Iron and Steel
Co: case; damages. 5000.
Anthony Er.inger vs. ST. Louis and Bellevtllo
DO
William L. Potts vs.. Illinois Central Railroad
Company; case: damages. Sl0, o0o.
vorce.
National Cash Register Company ~ Joseph
Taylor: ~ump damages, tS0A
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
FORBIDDEN TO CARRY EXPRESS.
Ordinance Passed by Bellevflle C0un
ell Affects Tn ctiOn COmpAMY.

ell Affects Ira ctiOn Company.
At a meeting of the Belleville City Council
Monday night an ordinance was passed
making II a misdemeanor for the Belleville
Traction Company to carry express matter
on any Of Its cars within tho city limits.
The Traction company expected the passage
of an ordinance giving II the right to carry
express matter on fits cars.
The Traction company has been running
an express car from East St Louis to
Belleville Council. Residents Of West
Belleville, which Is along the line Of the
electric railroad. petiioned the Coun
against the passage of the ordinance per-
hitting 1t to carry express matter on its
cars.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
East 81. Louis Accidents.

Charles Mayburry. employed by Theodore
vogt. was Frustrated by the heat yesterday morn
ing. He was taken to St Mary's Hospital for
treatment .
George Groweat suffered q fracture OF several
ribs in an elevator accident at the National Stock
Yards. where he II employed
William McBraysr fell from the roof OF the
Valley elevator yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to the Henrietta Hospital. His injuries
are internal and are serious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
Republicans VIA City Elsstis..

HEPCBLIC SPELJAL
Lebanon. Mo, Aug. 0.-At Q special eeeN
oies in the City Council and to choose . Gnasi
cessor to City Collector c. C. Clendenln
deceased. Republicans were successful q
electing 9. H. Manchester by q majority Of
Il over tnlweIl DENY. and AldarmeA
In the First and Third wards by q and II
There was only about q half vote polled.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
LABOR DAY CELEBR ALTON.
Arrangements Include Grand Parade
and Picnic.

and Picnic.
ARRANGEMENTS for the celebration Of Labor
Day In the Tri- Cities on September q were
completed Tuesday at q meeting of the Cen
trail Trades and Labor Council Of the three
towns.
There viii be a parade Of about 1000 mem
bers Of the various unions from Venice
along the Edwardsville road to Madison
Granite City. After the parade there will
be a picnic in the park north Of that place.
marshal and o. Z. Lemond and William
Johnson will be aids.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

A standinR collar completes the neck, and
fastens on the left side.
There is comfortable fullness az the
shoulder Of the bishop sleeve. which -
0nished BY a narrow wristband.
Tn waist Ii drawn down straight In the
hack but blouses slightly In front over the
narrow leather belt.
Tn skirt is shaped with ive cores. nts
snoothly around the waist. and closes 81
the center back with an underlying plaia
At each side Of the closing. II flares stylish.
" al the lower edge. where several rows Of
machine stitching form a suitable nnish-
The waist may be made OF wash fa1ncsi
and the skirt wooden. or the entire SUIT OK
summer goods. as preferred.
TO make the costume for a gil : year,
sninch material for the waist. and one and
three-fourths yards of same width material
FOR the skirt. The pattern. No 80. -
cut in sizes for girls, s. 8. 10 and II yearA ?.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
WOMAN ROBBED By HIGHWAYMEN.
Mrs. A. Palmer Was Held Up ana Re-
lleved Of Her Watch.

Mrs. A. Palmer Of No. III North Fifth
street. East St. Louis, was stopped near her
robbed OF her gold watch. She. was too
badly frightened to give a description OF the
men, but the police think that they VIII APP
day or 80.
Mrs. Palmer departed from her home
about 8 p. m to visit with some frieuos az
gone half Q block when the two men APP
preached her from the rear and grabbed
her arms. They demanded her money and
yaluableA Mrs. Palmer was almost speech
less and the men seeing that she was thor
oughly frightened grabbed her watch, and
ran away. Mrs. Palmer screamed for help.
but the men had made their escape.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
RED MEN.

MINNEToNKA TRIBE. No. Is, IMPROVED
order Red Men. meets every Friday at Druido
Hall, southeast corner Ninth and Market streets.
VOTE IN Marriors esgree, Eighth run. no breath
pected to attend W. X. BUSHNELL. Sache1-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

Department OF Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Meteorological observations received In 81. Louis
August 20. 1901. at s:bs p. m local time and at 9
D. m seyenty-hfth meridian time. Observations
made at the same moment at All stations
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

Quite a sensation was caused In Bellev1llo
yssterqay wnen II was announced hat Miss
the Bell exchange. had been married at
Clayton to W. H.. Reed of 81. Louis. en-
ployed at the Bell exchange in East 81.
Miss Funk was an employe Of the exchange.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

yesterday to Peter Walker. "a and May Fian-
nigan. IS years old. both OF ST. Louis.
committee Monday evening to meet with the
City Council In an effort to bring about the
paving of the public square
a large delegation Of the members Of the
Believilie Commercial Club went up to Alton
yesterday to attend the carnival and street fair.
H. N. Dittoe. Bellevills agent Of the Southern
Railroad. has commenced work on q display Of
OF Beileville and vicinity. to be used a. an ex-
hibit at the ST. Louis Exposition.
"A committee consisting Of Aldermen Thomas
Klein. krug. Winter and Mayor John b. Hay
will make an examination Of the B~ellevire Wa
report will then be made to the City Council al
the next meeting.
-Adolph Lsngsteiner pleaded guilty In the
County Court yesterday TO q charge OF attempt
ing 10 defraud William Deppe Of Swansea, and
was sent to jail for thirty days.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21

SPECIAL
LAmonte, No.. Aug. 0.-At Q special cleo
ton held here to-day J. E Maupin and II.
I. Green were elected Aldermen from the
First Ward. to nll vacancies caused by th4
reDoval from the ward Of the 1ogm6r n
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-21
Local Report.

Weathet al bDs a. nj cIe8f az eIW p. m,
~perature. a. River. So feet
R. ]. HYATT,
Local Forecast Official.