The sun., 1896-10-31
FLAG DAY IN CHICAGO.
That City and Its NeiEhbors Propose {,
Lead In tho Great Display.

Lead in tho Great Display.
CHICAGO. Oct. 1910. morrow will be Flag
Day" in Chicago and elsewhere. and It will be
observed here with an enthusiasm such as tho
Stars and Stripes have never participated in.
Chairman Hanna. as the author OF Flag Day
for tho Republican party, has had printed
100000 national flags. on which arc tho like
nesses of Mckinley and Hobart. Up to last
evening tho demand for these had reached
100000. The supply will be exhausted by to-
night
Last evening the Democratic Campaign Com
mittee officials of tho county issued 10000 let
;ers to prominent citzens. Tho text OF these
letters was:
"CHIcAoo. Oct go.
my DEAR SIR: In these days when the rights
Of tho citizens are threatened by the invasion
of corporate influence In our land; when
the right to labor for livelihood is coupled
with the sacrifice of liberty Of thoue hit and free
dom of the ballot. it behooves all who believe in
the preservation of American institutions to
display the indomitable spirit OF 1870 it this
republic Of the people. for tho people. and by
the people, is not to perish from the earth.
ITO the end that the sacrifices of Valley
Forge and Bunker Hill may not go down to his
tory in vain. we ask all who believe that tho
American flag is still the ON olem Of American
liberty. and not the trademark OF political party
that seeks to mako tho rights Of the voter tho
subject Of barter and sale. to give a public
manifestation OF that sentiment by displaying
in a conspicuous manner from their homes and
places OF business throughout the city of Chi
cago. the Stars and Stripes of our country dur
ing the day of Oct. 81. Very respectfully,
"THos. GAHAs, Chairman Democratic County
Committee"
The Chicago Business Mems Sound money
Aaan 1f inn haa VII I'D In fnr
the exercises to be held at the Auditorium at
l O'Clock tomorrow afternoon in honor of tho
flag. America, and cause of an honest dollar.
Democrats and Republicans take common
part In making this programme one OF the most
strikinRly successful events OF the last days OF
the fight against reputation. Judge Moran and
William A Vincent will be found hand In hand
with Chairman Hanna and the versatile Will
liam E. Mason. Every indication points to an
audience to greet them such as the Auditorium
has never opened its doors for previously.
Suburban cities are to take part In the observ-
ance OF the day as well. From Blue Island.
Momence. Wheaton. Lagrange, south Chicago.
Lake villa, WaukeEan. and Evanston reports
came yesterday OF the preparations OF patriotic
citizens to make tho time one not TO be forgot
ten by any man who witnesses 1t. Evanston
will have special programme. l.. w.
Conkey OF the Repuollcan committee mas
the arrangements in charge. and expects
to bedeck the town with the stars and Stripes.
Already tho principal streets have taken on
holiday appearance. with nags noating from all
the handsome residences
IL Is estimated that o'ooo large naRs Will DO
displayed. Beshes these' thousands OF smaller
hags VIII De used ana pictures OF MCKINNEY ana
Hobart placed IN the windoW OF every house
that ulsplays nag.