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The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Great Connection In Surety

Surety bonding is being worked to
death" in Nebraska, according to
the reports being received by the
deputy auditor Of the insurance de-
partment. When the reports of the
surety bond companies began coming
into the Office a few weeks ago. Deputy
Auditor Pierce marveled at the poor
showing for the previous year and in
stituted an investigation, think that
perhaps the reports to- the department
were o as complete as they should
be. The investigation discloses that
as much business has been transacted
as in former years, but that the entry
of new companies into the field has
reduced premiums to such an extent
that many companies show a falling
off In their receipts. although writing
as many or more bonds than formerly.
One large company reported $4,000 OF
premiums for 1903.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Extremely chilly In Chicago.

Piercing cold made the whole north
west suffer. The thermometer reached
Is below at Chicago. The record there
Is 20 below and there is some expecta-
ton that a slow point will be
touched before the cold spell Is ended
One man frozen stiff was found by
pedestrians in outlying part Of Thirty.
second street, He had apparently
struggle along until exhaused by tn;
cold and then dropped unconscious
and was literally frozen to death in hi.
tracks In the snow. The unidenti,
Ned corpse was taken to a morgue
Trafic was greatly hampered.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Government Guarding Against Fire.

Following an alarm of fire in the
temporary main p~ostoffice on the lake
front, Chicago. nearly II hundred
tons of mail matter and twenty-five
stamp-cancelling machines weighing
half a ton each were carried out Of the
building in foul minutes by siXten hum
dred clerks. Then the army of clerks
learned the fire alarm was a false one,
sent in TO test the efficiency of the fire
drill.
Two hundred persons were buying
stamps of posting letters when Gus
todian Nagel sent In the fire alarm.
In less than three minutes after the
sounding OF the gong. seven lines of
hose had been attached and streams
of water were being directed along the
floor. much to the discontinue OF the
spectators.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
D,a Not Know the Combination.

The bank OF Polk county was closed
most OF last week, that is to say the
vault was. The bank vault has a time
lock. but when the cashier stood wait
ing for the lock to 90 of and the doors
to open on Tuesday morning. he was
disappointed. There was something
wrong with the lock. Experts have
10 be sent for to open II.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Engineer Killed at Ashland.

The four forward cars of Burlington
train No, IL, Conductor Erwin, in
charge, in entering me Ashland yards
left the track and crashed into special
engine No. SO4 that stood on the sid
ing. The engineer, Mike Graybill, who
was oiling the stationary locomotive.
was caught by the derailed coaches
and instantly crushed to death.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Waist With Fancy Yoke Collar.

Every woman knows the value OF
a gown that can be made high or
low neck as occasion demands. This
very charming model accomplishes
that end and Is eminently smart under
both conditions. AS shown 1. is m2de
Of white crepe meteore with heavy
cream lace as trimming. The yoke
collar is separate and a be worn
over the waist made low, as shown
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
An U~nderskirt.

Any girl who has an old party
frock of taffeta can make a very
pretty underskirt to wear with her
house and evening gowns.
For the ruffle get wash net. or point
d'esprit, and across the bottom place
bias bands Of silk. Sew the rufie to
the skirt with another band and you
have a very dainty affair.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

Fur is the ultra modish trimming.
Sheer light evening gowns are set
off with ermine fur.
Squirrel and moleskin are used on
darker gowns.
Jet fringes are favored for sheer
black or white frocks.
On evening gowns green velvet
leaves make an attractive decoration.
Embroideries in rich oriental color
ings. fecked with gold and silver, bear
the stamp of excellent style.
Buttons of all sizes are used, cut
steel being most costly and brilliant
Enameled buttons are employed 10
carry out the color scheme on a frock.
Readers OF this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filling out
all blanks In coupon, and mailiIg, with 10 cents,
10 =. L. hsrrison& Co, dS Plymouth Place. Chi.
cago Pattern viii be mailed promptly.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Floral Chains In Place Of Beads.

Floral chains are taking the place
Of the bead ones, which have been So
popular until recently. These floral
fancies are made of ribbon or silk, and
are worn chain fashion. Vioiets, bou.
ION roses and forget-me.nots are the
favorites.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Tucked Blouse.

Blouse or shirt waists made with
tucks arranged in groups are among
the designs shown for the advance
season and are admirable for the new
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
How to Cook Liver.

Here is an appetizing way to have
liver for a dinner, that may be new to
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

80, "a, &c, 3S and 40 inch bust meas
ure.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

Bertha waists Of all sorts are in
rogue, but none other has the Pc
.uliar charm of the handkerchief sort
the grace of which is apparent at a
glance. This one is made of violet
crepe de Chine with yoke and cuffs
of chiffon velvet and trimming Of ecru
lace, but both yoke and cuffs can be
omitted and the waist made low with
elbow sleeves when desired. The
pointed outline of the yoke and the
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

Write plainly. Fill out all blanks. Enclose
loc' mai 10 T. L Harrison 4 Co. q Plymouth
place. Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06

We little given ceebrations-as little inclined toward
spectacular merchandising inclined toward theatrical
effects credtgivng, przegvng polite forms of bbegv
ing to gain the patronage of those who have merchandise wants
that must be supplied.
Yet occasion of this character, when this great Macy
within few years of its half century of successful
merchandising and has arrived its second milestone the
largest retail establishment in the world violating
rules of the business in making the week memorable with
feast of values individuals might celebrate anniversaries by
feasting and ernakng Accordingly all department chiefs
and their helpers have entered into the plans and with the
opening of the morning start the ball
a-rollng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Double Purpose Sale
of Bathroom Fittings

Lowered prices. in honor of
the anniversary. and at the same
time to attract attention TO a
special display OF these goods
now being made in the base
ment:-
Nickel Plated Towel Rods. &c.
to 99c.
Nickel Plated Soap Dishes for
Bathtub, 43c. TO S19S.
Nickel Plated Soap Dishes for
Washstand. 34c. to S1.24.
Nickel Plated Toilet Paper Hold
ers, 21c. to SILT.
Glass Towel Rods, S1.3S to S6.03.
Opal Glass Towel Rods, S2.O6
to S4S1.
Glass Shelves, with Nickel
Bracket, S2.41 to S756.
Bowel Glass Mirrors, Nickel
Frame, 1858 to S15.79.
Nickel Plated Tumbler Holders,
34c. to o6c.
Nickel Plated Robe Hooks. 4c. to
&c.
Nickel Plated Hanging Soap
Dishes, 34c. to S1.39.
Nickel Plated Soap and Sponge
Holders. Sill to S2.74.
Bathroom Scales, S12.59: with
Measuring Rod. S1S24.
Bathtub Rubber Mats. S1.32 to
1927.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Three i'm the Art
Embroidery Dept.

Autographed Pillow Tops. Roc
new designs, special att.
Silk Floss Pillows, we'll filled.
dustless and odorless, size 3Ac
PAPA inches, each.
Stamped and Tinted Natural
Color Linen Centre Pieces. new
est designs, 36x36 inches. HOc
99c.; 21x2T inches, each. Wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
A Weeks Sales i'm Celebration of
Our Nth Business Birthday and
Our I'd Anniversary i'm the New Building

Our newspaper advertising merely Skins the surface OF the
vast stocks of Fall Winter Merchandise obtalnabe here at
nachlesy low prices Many of the specasyet not all by
any neans-are given prominence only by our regular NOT
ADVERTISER cards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Scarfpins and LJockets,
Diamond Mounted--
Little Priced.

Jewelry Dept. LIST Fl.
A manufacturer has given US
his sample line OF Pins and
Lockets at a figure that pays
him nothing for the work OF
producing them. They will be
distributed much under the
prices now asked by exclusive
Jewellers for mates of the same
pieces selected from the same
line.
Scarfpins - 200 different de-
signs: plain or set with pearls;
others enamelled; all set with
genuine cut diamonds.
$500 Pins at $500 Pins at
$297 1896
$3.50 Pins at $1,000 Pins at
S4.79 $3.50
$3.50 Pins at $500.
Mems and Women's Solid Gold
Lockets; Roman or antique fin
ish; all sizes; all set with fine
cut diamonds,
$50 Lockets, $17OO Lockets.
S6.96 S14.24
S11.OO Lockets. $500 Lockets.
$40 $3.50
Opportunities here TO start your
holiday gift buying.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
ITEMS and Wonnen's
Umbrellas.

Women's 26-inch Umbrellas, s.
rib. Paragon frames, covered
with good quality piece-dyed
taffeta: various shapes of
handles in imported horn. silver
mounted and inlaid;
made to sell at $500; CT eN
sale price. ..............P 'p>
Mems and Women's &c and %
inch Umbrellas. covered with
high grade tape edge silk;
handles IN lockwood and furze;
made to sell at $500 S1 O9
sale price. Observation-Disclosures ~ 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Corsets
% Floor.

Straight Front Corsets,
In white only. bias cut,
long dip hip, lace
trimmed, with hose sup
porters attached, made
to sell at S1.00:
sale price 400
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Silk Petticoats

Black Taffeta Silk Petticoats-
good quality-accordion pleat-
ing. narrow ruffle headed with
cording, finished with percaline
dust ruff1e; sold elsewhere at
$500; our price. SZ.9i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06

Heaters and Stoves.
Basement.
Ever Ready" Oil Heaters.
black, S2.61. nickel. S2T4
Perfection" Oil Heaters, black,
$3.50; nickel S427.
Gas Radiators. tubes, S1.S6 to
S254; 6 tubes. S241 to S3.O3.
Asbestos Gas Heaters, SAP.
SASS. S5. 40.
'Suvio" Heaters, 76c. to S1.O3.
Parlor Stoves, S3.03 to S17.96.
Kitchen Ranges. S10.44 to $21.96
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06

store presents too many purchasing opPoituloS
to condense them single advertisement or deah eli
effectively in series of announcements at time like TINS YOU
must Judge the situation, in measure from the opening an
nounceent and accept the Macy word tor 1t that the ee
week will be devoted to similar value giving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Linens and DonmGsG1@s Gm Lime
with Sterling Economics

Mercerized
qualities yard;
this sale SOC
Same p inches wide. at........... 42c
Pure Linen Full Beached quail
)c
Pure Linen Full Bleached Dinner 24x24
inches usual value $3.50 dozen S24o
Pure Linen Full Beached Napkins
$500 DOZEN our 1920
Pure Linen Dask Pattern Cloth beached 66x66 value
$124
$l56 66X99 inches value $40 each; $3.50
Pure Crash, a price
Tenerife Dolies
9c each 200 dozen for this sale,
Muslin 80 inches wide heached New
A13cI basement at 4Sc
Turkish Bath Mats colorings
. =.
7aIae s5c D size 'A's inches &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06

That we enjoying the largest Autumn business IN
our history of qualification but we are not blinded
BY success We you and your appreciation OF the
Macy store syse-Buying and selling for CASH giving no
discounts and paying commissions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
DRY GOODS.
CORSETS -od FL.

CORSETS --2d FL
-. B." Bias-gored Corset,
straight front. dip hip, models
for slender figures. made OF cou-
Ill. In white only. with emoroi-
derry trimming and front and sioe
garters: sizes IS 10 "a. made 70
sell at 81. so: sale price. SIC
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22
FIND RELICS OF FAST.
saver DiEgers tnenrth Cisterns and
Plank Wink nj Eduard~xi lille.

Seventy feet a day is being completed IL
the main inJersected sewer in Edwards
v.lle. The work IS p-ocee ling with as lit
tie obstruction to the streets a. possible.
The pipelIyerS and filters following imine-
dia,ely behind the diSscrs and closing the
trench al once.
TIL" workrnen discovered some old street
ciSt-rns. uS-t In the DAYS when the town
had no wat"rwOrks. Tor a supply IN cas-"
OF nr- Thee are fun Of water and a.
available ~ ever. but one came near cost
Ing TWO lives - : week. The C!StrruS ar"
ten feet in diameter and sixteen deep. and
when the earth was removed tom one side
for the "Ht!re depth the pressure became
too heavy and the wall gave way.
George Neary, a foreman. saw the I'M
pending disaster and shouted n warning 70
Ernest ChilderS and Sam Woods, two
wprkmer who were at tine bottom % the
trench under the wall. They went up the
sides Of the trench Ike cats. digging fin
gers and toes INTO The earth. and got IN
the clear lust as the SWiriirE food swept
everything in the trench into the s.weE.
In digging tie ditch reminders Of old
days in Eiwardsville ar. brought up soma
distance under tho rock surface l. a solid
plank road. long buried II Is constructed
Of three-.nch oak boards. and The latter
are a. solid ana substantial as ths day
they were put down. and have To- be hewei
out bodily. The plank WIS sawed IN the
timber west OF town IN ISL.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22
STOLEN RIDE WAS Fatal.
Edwards Johns Killed and Harry
Ernxi InIurch Inv lrnIn.

Two victims Of attempts to steal rides
on railway trains were claimed ON the
Wabash Line near Edwardsyiils yesier-
day.
In the morning 4 short distance south
OF stanton. the first section Of No. ;.
a Unite! pass n.er. StOpp-u 1t q coal
chute \ pas>.Tby told Conductor Hughes
That hc had seen a mans hat fall rom
u" tTdiI. The conductor walked for
ward. Between the first two tstsGIg"
cars hung the body Of a man. His head had
h--r caught between III" guard 81 III"
NcStihG!c and crushed The body wdS re
moved. Payers in the pocket identified
the victim H. Edward Johns 0f -. Louis.
An inquest WIS held last night by Cor
un"f Robinson Of HIGIman. and - YER
ui.t o. accidental death returned.
HAIRY Frost 81 N.tVrr!y. y. Y. at
tempted 10 board No. II at Etw1rtSvtll"
lie W - put OFF the blind baggage and
Then mad. a second attempt 20 grasp the
stay rods. and swing underneath. lie f-II
across the rails and his left leg was
crushed on. He was removed TO tile Ed
wdrdsville Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22

". L. Dodge has returned 20 Kenper, n,
after visiting IN Je-seyville-
commencement week exercises OF ths
Jerseyyilie High School closed last evening
with a reunion and banquet given BY the class
OF 1909 al tn. home Of Professor and Mrs. J.
White. the superintendent OF the Jerseyvilis
schools.
Fred Calhoun OF Peru. Kas., is tho CUES;
Of Jerseyytlle relatives
Clarence Co!ean OF Jerseyville has gone to
Rocky Ford. Colo
Professor Nicholas Bray has returned TO
P!asa. Ill. after visiting Jerseyville friends
C. A wool!ev OF Ii shield, Ill. was . y.s-
ito- n JerSa Vile yesterday.
-Jud, A. NJ. Staten Of Jerseyviiie w7s q
visitor in St Louis yesterday
Samuel Co-ns has returned to C-roiltou.
Ill. after visiting IN Jersey Vile
Robert Nes;Ier OF De Soto. No.. is a visitor
IN Jerssyviue-
Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Jackson have re-
turned TO Granite City. after visiting Jersey
Vile friends.
Major Waterman OF Newport Ark. IL a
visitor in Jerseyyiile.
Lee Parent has returned to Marshall. No.
after visiting Jerseyyille friends
tn Reverend Doctor Jaw A Ford OF Je--
SEVILLE has returned from Sidei, H.
w. @ Jacoby OF Bunker Hill, Ill. Il q
visitor IN Jerseyville.
The pulpit Of the First Presbyterian Church
In Jerseyvills viii be occupied to-day At both
J. F.. Worth OF 81 Louis. The pastor. the Rev
erend J G Kl-ne. will 30 TO Srrollton. III. to
preach at the First Presbyterian Church at that
city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22
Ira Grimr> nf Springfield Elected
President of t>.ariation.

Til" ninth annual meeting of the Grand
Council Of IA. United Commercial Travel
erS cIos-i 1T Alton yesterday after q two
days session The following officer
w-r. elected. Grand councillor. Ira Grimes
ct Springfield. grand Junior councillor, W.
-. F-uu->S.y II IityIf-id; past grand
councillor. Harry Bray ui quincy. grand
s"rretIry. -. W l. Hart Of Chicago;
grand Treasurer. T. \. Clirk of Chicago.
grand conductor. g II. BIymptou -:
Aurora. grand page. Charles Schneider a
Rock Island: grand sentinel. Gill II. aac
Of Alton.
: grand executive committee va
elected consisting Of ". a. Cash Of De-
catur. Harry Meyer of Jtcksouvill.
Jane. \ Davidson Of Chicago, \. Mottar
OF Springfield. IN.
quite an interesting contest was wageC
Tor Il" next meeting 0f the Grand CoUn-
I'll l. principal contestants yer"
Bloomington and Jacksonville. The de
cisipE WIS finally made in favor of Bloom
iE-tUu.
~ addition 10 the business session. the
ladies' 81 the party were AIKEN. during the
wprnin. on = tour 81 the plant OF tn"
Illinois Glass Company. following which
a trolley party was given over the vari-
Gus lines Of The city. Yesterday after
noon the visitors enjoyed 4 picnic. al
Rock Springs Park
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22
Edward<yiiIe Notes.

The May term OF the Circuit Court opens
at EdwaIdsville Monday.
Hunter Rros. OF 81. Loui. have let the
contract Tor their new Touring mIl IN I'd
vRrdsyIlle. the southern Illinois Construction
Company OF East st. Louis being the bidders.
The plant VIII have a capacity Of GO barrels
& day.
The funeral OF William W. Reed took place
yesterday from his late home on Nandalia
street. He died Thursday after an Illness Of
e.gh, years Mr.. Reed had been a member
% the City Banda ard the latter headed the
funeral PROCESSION
"A mortgage for S.oyo.ldo was fled for record
this week. 1t Is from the ktnloch Long Dis
American Trust ard Savings Bank OF Chi
cago. and covers the lines ard franchises. So
curing twenty-hve-year 9 per cent bonds TO
thst amount
Marriage licenses have been issued to
Annis Block. aged Is. 81 Coilinsviiie: William
Liner. aged IS. OF ST Louis. and Bertha Single
ton, aged - CoiiinSviiie: William KOrnIck.
aged 4. and Rosa 4. Howard. aged -. both
Of CoilinSviile: Arthur E Capstick. aged =.
and Myrtle Wessnssn. AGED II. both Of Glen
Carbon
The Banner Clay Works. a new industry
instituted at Eiwardsville by St Louis parties.
Is about completed and the manufacture %
building and paving brick has been commenced.
The plant was erected At a cost Of Sii5.GS. anil
is located over a bed OF shale % feet thic<.
There are eight down-draft k.,ns- which re-
CURED 2tr4.Go brick in the making. Doctor
Jules Baron Is president: Frank FrDhue-sr.
vice president: William LOeflcr. secretary and
treasurer.
The coming week u tbs last Of the prescnt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22
NEW TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
Subscriber VIII Not HIVE to Ring Up
.CeutrnIs

EiwardsvilIe will have the most up-to-
date telephone exchange in the country
within a few days. A force from the Gen.
eral Electric Company's plant OF Chicago
Is installing h first one OF a new-style
board. adopted by the Bel Company. II
has globular aluminium signals. instead
OF the usual shutter drops or lights: Is
croSs-connected throughout and IS ar
ranged for 40 telephones The local man
ager l.. VI. Lax. has leased the entire Sec
ord floor Of the ROa building. or Main
street. nine rooms. Tor the exchange. The
new central will be completed within a
week. without i~nterrupting the Individual
service.
Subscribers will not find IL necessary TO
ring central In the future. as the exchange
has Installed a dynamo and storage hat
teres fer the battery" system,
and will do away with the local battery
With each phone.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22

Burglars entered tn meat market o. "
AMI stole Il quantity. Including ham. The
we're frightened away before completing theiT
The police have 10 u-ac. Of III" cuipTits.
P. II cousley Of Alton went TO Chicaso
winter
The Reverend Doctor STANLEY a. Mckay.
baccaIaurea,e sermon before the Upper Alton
High school this evening
The funeral Q, Geo-.e = Rsrth n. y91ns
,-k n5sfe Zss'f 5fa 'S 90 M v "a 10 @I Isl:
70 ;hc Alton Cit. Cems;ers-
The ReysTsnd poc,9r \. L Absott. sasap.
~ Iane :. at Their rome in C9iless avenue.
Upper Alton.
Judge John Price OF Chicago. a memsEe'
Delivered an address last evening a: McPfse's
Hall in East Second street TO the Alton mem
bers OF tho order z
Charles stocker q Upper Alton has ens
20 Springfield. III
Major W. q. 5. Lowe Of The Western MI
u - toGis frie5d-.
Professor = Il Roach Of Upper Alton Aa,
returned from Cleveland. q.
,o a5Re t s;ssm s,: ;; s; s III, Yili I flTs an ni sssrrn
Tho funeral OF q. F. Comet Of East Aeon
tc0S place yesterday morning at 10 o'cmck
trr-T1 tn nome N last Alton 10 tne %&N
Alton Cemetery. The death of Mr.. Ccmet.ec-
Cured at St Ios-uh's. Hospital on Tnurseay
evening with consumption
The Reverend Norman Carr OF Alton has
gone e. Bunker Hill. III.
R \ Randolph OF st Louis was a visitor
in Alton yesterday. -
The Far1stich's baseball Team Of AApc
will 70 10 tlsthalto to-day TO play the te4n
% that p!ac'. z
Charles W. Fretz Of St. Louis Is the seest
OF Alton friends
Nathaniel Bray Of Edgar. Neb-. Is . vtat-
or In Alton
George Camp Of Alton has gone to e.
catu-. Ill
Ell Matthews q Atlanta Ga. 4, the 81,
CT Alton relatives &
Mrs J. W Gratian OF Alton Ia, n to
Des N0ines. Ia. >
Professor p D. Swain OF Upper Alton b.,
gone 20 Clinton. Ky s
E c Paul % Alton has gone TO Brussels.
.wEI!an; sooysIl Of Alton has returned from
H. 7. Sullivan Of Gi-ard. Ill. is = visitor
In Upper Alton
-FreI Meyer Of North Alton has returned
from Pafucah. Ky.
at No i3 Ridge street. With appendicitis
-GeorEe Eemrland OF New York CITY Is a
visitor IN Alton
George NJ Lewis OF Alien has ret1need
from P!ttsSury. Pa
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22
FINED FOR ANNOYING MOTHER.
Brothers Promise Judge Pollard
TO Quit Drinking.

THE tears OF your mother and sister
avail them nothing. though your mother
has shed tears enough TO melt the founda-
ton stones Of this building" said Judge
". JEFF Pollard Ia the Dayton Street PO-
lice Court yesterday in imposing a fine
on William Gleason. = years old. Of No.
2SG5 Sheridan avenue. for disturbing the
peace OF his mother. Mrs Catherine She'll
dan. n his two sisters, while under the
Influence of liquor.
some men, continued the Judge. ARE
sisters. or anyone else. and IL a doctor
were to vaccinate them they would roar
IKE n lion at the little suffering entailed."
Judge Pollard on Friday fined Gleason's
brother. Thomas Gleason. 10 years old. for
a similar Onense. committed last Thurs
day night
mothers intercesSion for them TO refrain
from the use OF iiGUor and their promise
To do 80. made the fine in each ease only
sf0. Tbey were committed to the Work
house in default Of payment
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-22

Mayor Henry B--LegCeInan of Alton yes
tsTday announced the appointment Of
Charles Minor. James Nuiltn and Harry
Henry Minor as Police and Fire Commits
s.OueTs for the city Of Alton. This com
mission was created by a vote of the
people ii the municipal election held in
APRIL The Police and Fire departments
VIII be under the general supervision OF
these Commissioners. and the member
~: both departments will be employed &C
cOrdlng &c clvil-ServiCe regulation.