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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
rh.r. cl,,, Of Psopl,

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed In ali the
grocery stores \ new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made Of pure grains, that
take the place OF coffee. The most deli
cate stomach receives u without distress
aud b0t few can tell u from 9 nee; IL
Dos moi cost over I as much. Children
nav drink Il with great benefit IS cts.
and 25 cts. per package Try il Ask for
GRAIN-Q.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
For Sister or Mother.

A fine Dress Pattern, Jacket, Coll
Plush or Cloth Cape, Fur Collar
ette, Boa, Collar or Muff, pair
Towels, Table Cover, handsome
Damask Table Linen and Nap
kins TO match, Kid Gloves, Silk
and Kid Mitts, Skirts, wool and
silk, Tailor-made Suits, WoOlen
and Cotton Blankets from so
cents up, single and double wool
shawls.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
SECOND GEGREE VERDICT
Accepted in the Case of Harry
Weller, One of the Boys Charg-
ed With the Murder of
Augustus Glessner.
WILL BE GIVEN A LONG PEEIrExrIARY
SENTENCE.

Weller Asked Permission Of the Court TO
Withdraw His Plea of mot Guilty"
and Substitute in Lieu Thereof Plea
Of "6uilty Of Murder Of the Second De-
grse."-court and Public Seemed In
pressed that the Defendant was Drawn
into the Crime Unwillingly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
Millinery Stock.

Millinery Goods to be closed out
at low prices. Complete line Of
Children's Jackets, Infants long
and short Goats and Capes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
SHEETS FATE WITH JURY.
His Accomplice, Harry Weller, as a
Witness for the Commonwealth
Tells the Story of the
Glessner Murder.
A PLEA OF INSANITY OFFERED FoR
DEFENDANT.

Court Rules Out Sheets Confession to De-
teetive Egsn, but Admits Subsequent
Statements Made by Defendant Weller
Proves Good witness.-Couiradic
Important Fact Proved by Common
wealth, bat Declares That Sd sets Was
the Murderer Of Glessner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
For Young Ladies
and Gentlemen.

Ebony and Sterling Combs and
Brushes; Combs, Hair Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, Clothes Brushes,
Military Brushes, Hand Mirrors,
Sterling and Pearl Paper Knives,
Sterling Novelties in Manicure
Sets and Dresser Articles, Purse
ami Card Case Sets, Mufilers,
Silk and Linen Handkerchief,
Initial Handkerchief ranging in
price from 5 cents to the best Of
silk.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
One of Those OId-Time Sales.

As has been the weknown years past
viii Tuesday Dec 26 begin annual Of selling known
all the RED LETTER SALE Our object during this sale viii be
put such prices all goods will make the interest of
every supply for This goes
advance of annual inventory clean up stock of all surplus
goods Every should this SALE Unsurpassed values will
be offered these January days All goods marked red figures
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

IIOIIudy OIIIDTEIIdo-
Nothing more sensible asa gift.
We have hundreds TO select from
for women, men and children, and
include many exclusive Novelties
not obtainable elsewhere.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
You Will Find Everything at Greatly Reduced Figures

Remnants Of Mating,
Clothing for Boys & Men,
Remnants Of Carpets,
BRUSSELS and Ingram,
Flannels, all eolOrs.
Mems Shirts,
Mems Hose.
Collars and Cuffs for La
dies and Gents.
Night Wrappers,
Blankets,
And many other articles
too numerous 10 men
ton.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
HOLIDAY Umbrellas.

T1OlIQay umbrellas
Nothing more sensible asa gift.
We have hundreds to select from
for women, men and children, and
include many exclusive Novelties
not obtainable elsewhere.
Handkerchiefs.
Hundreds of new Handker-
chiefs to choose from for men,
women and children in Linen, Hem
stitched, Lace Trimmed, Lace and
Embroidery and in Swiss Embroid-
cred. Price from sc to soc.
Gloves
of every description TO choose
from in mems women's andchildren' 5
also a full line of Kid Mits, Silk
Mits and Wool Mits.
Sterling Silver Novelties
In Shoe Horns, ToOth-Brushes.
Combs, Curriers', Knives, Thimbles,
Paper-eutters, Hair-brushes. A great
variety of 25c Novelties in Sterling
Silver.
PocketboOks and Purses.
A large assortment of nice,
new goods in Sterling-trimmed at
% cents.
JeweIry Novelties
OF every description. Buck
les, Lace Pins, Cuff Buttons. Stick
Pins, Collar Buttons, Studs, etc.
Baskets.
New and exclusive line of In
dian Baskets, Pin Cushion Baskets,
Wall Pocket Baskets, Note Paper
Baskets, Hair Pin Baskets, Hand'f
Baskets, Glove Baskets, Scrap
Baskets, Baskets Of every descrip-
tion for fancy work, which are very
handsome, made by the Indian
Basket Co. of Indian Sweet Grass.
Ribbons, Etc.
New Ribbons, Laees, EmbrOid-
cries, Napkins, Towels, Blankets,
Skirts, Comforts, Outing Flannels
and Table Linens.
We have succeeded in purehas-
ing 20 dozen more aIl-wool Skirts in
Stripes and Plaids to sell at soc.
Having already sold 25 dozen.
Dress Goods.
An endless variety to choose
from for Holiday presents.
just received 40 pieces of
Gingham to sell at sc regardless Of
the advance.
Gents Furnishing Goods
Department full Of nice, new
Neck Wear, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs,
Underwear, etc.
New line of Trunks, Satchels,
Telescopes and Dress Cases.
F. 81 p
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

Xmas
Gifts.
For Children.

DOLLS-Jointed and Piyoted.
Bisque, China, Wax, ,Unbreakable.
DOLL FURNITURE - Beds,
Bureaus, Washstands, Ward
robes. Doll Slippers, Caps and
Nursing Bottles. A complete
line Of ChiIdren's Dishes. Great
variety of toys suitable for both
sexes.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

Millinery Goods,
Lace Curtains,
Portiers,
Hosiery.
Underwear Of all kinds
for Ladies and Gen
tlemen, Boys & Girls,
Stamped Goods,
Handkerchiefs,
Goats Tor Babies,
Ribbons.
Dress Trimmings.
Carpets.
Mating. Oil Cloths,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
Parker&PhilliDS
HOLIDAY GOODS.

A few suggestions for suitable and
seasonable Holiday Gifts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
Sterling Silver Novelties

In Shoe Horns, ToOth-Brushes.
Combs, Curriers', Knives, Thimbles,
Paper-eutters, Hair-brushes. A great
variety Of 25c Novelties in Sterling
Silver.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

Ladies' Jackets,
Plush Capes,
Skirts.
Dress Goods Of all kinds,
Silks in patterns and all
plain shades,
Shirtings.
Outings,
CalicoS.
Ginghams,
Table Linen, all colors,
Napkins,
Towels,
Muslius.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20
HandkercIliefs.

Hundreds of new Handker-
chiefs to choose from for men,
women and children in Linen, Hem
stitched, Lace Trimmed, Lace and
Embroidery and in Swiss Embroid-
cred. Price from sc to soc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

In order that jurors, not accepted 70 sit
In the trials Of Weller and Sheets, could
be discharged in time 20 reach their
homes Saturday. the Court decided Fri
day evening to empznsl q jury 10 try
Sheets. Sheets wss brought into court
and arrzigoed. ana without exhibiting
any signs of nervousness. entered plea
Of mot guilty" Before the sheets jury
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

of every description to choose
from in mems women's andehildren's
also a full line of Kid Mits, Silk
Mits and Wool Mits.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-12-20

:. will be held in the
church saturday y
b., h ~. somerset Reformed
- evening W.
- son Of Mr.. and MIS-,
lockwood. returned
81. ! -rssiding six years IN
~. .s.- western states.
y 80, and Miss Emma
. 'ss,onycreek township
rsgaire Noah caseoeer'
= a. on Monday, De-
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.., society Of the Bor-
=. :. extend an invitation
r55sy, al the Union
- o..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30

who for some considerable period has
acted US chief CRATER of the hoard.
This CRATER l. also extensively en-
gagged in politics. and bcing u close po-
litical and personal friend of the prom
incnt public pluggcr referred to he ask
cd that official to conduct the ncgota-
tons for the $4,000. promising to "lc'
him in on the deal If successful.
Onr of these men is now II Fugitive
from Justice. having left town with II
bag full of public school money.
Hut this particular school section
tcnant was gifted with more than the
ordinary amour, of back bone. lie
fatty refused the official. told him that
he was in poor business. aud then
| threatened to make the whole unsnv-
| DRY transaction public If the gang In
| the School Board attempted to treat
him unfairly.
This counter blast knocked the wind
out of the official in question. lie ran
like u scared deer to the Board of Edu.
cation rooms and there was u grca,
consultation 10y the members of the
ring. The whole matter was dropped
like n hot coal 10y the ganystcrs. aud
the tenants demands were complied
| with IN full.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
PETE DUNNE IS HOME.

F,nlny Peter Dunnr, author Of tn"
buplcy sketches. who has been abroad
for several munths. arrived IN Chicago
Tuesday noon un the Lake Shore lin-
tied, and bet Immediately for the CHI
c,go Golf 'Uh at Wheaton, III. He
reported pl aSant tour ana success.
ful Investigation Of publishing methods
In England,
The nest book he l. Ia bring forth,
MIR. Duplry II the Hearts of Ills
cnmtryHru. viii he free from "mhlr-
RAISING copyright ann"yan""s, for III"
rights will hr ,ucrrcd both in America
AMI in Eughmd. John Lane, of the
Hodl"y Head, win publish the volume.
Il am home for work." said Mr.,
Duuuc. "l.drprlal work AMI the prep
arltion of some further buolry papers
viii "ugHgD nav time for the future.
The rnmors That | WAS 10 make my
home in Eugl md were without fnlmda,
rlom. will live in America, ana | be-
II We Engl nj urirrs 10 better Hdvan-
ta2"s for authors than til" United
Stat -"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
8. A. fCKRART FOR GOVERNOR

\ Republican rom II nearby county
said Monday HAT h" understood that
Il. \. EcNImu uf The SnnllarN district
board would >pon dcclar" himself II
candidate for IA" Republican, nomlna-
lion for Guvluur.
AS | wa. told the story Icy Il clos"
personal friend of Mr.. Erkhnrt, The
nunuunccmrul Of his candidacy may
h" Hooked for suun." said his gentle
man, "Accordins 10 my information,
Mr.. Eckhurt rNurciS To draw most OF
his support from Cook County, Mr.
EcRhart was chairman of the ltpuh-
li"nn city cammign committee IN III"
MayOrnlly election last spring. Il, H..
Carter the lirmhlican candidate for
Mayor N that Time, Is close, personally
and politically. 10 Congressman Lori
mcr Mr., Carter is also n IITSlc" Of
the sanitary district with Mr., Eckhnrt.
MIR. E"klurt homes, his friend told
me- to he able to secure for his ambi-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
CITY work AND POLITICS.

Naturally Mayor IIarMson's plan 10
build one or both of III" South Side in
tercep,img sewers by day labor, to h.
hired directly 10y the city, throws tn"
Republicans into CONSERVATION aid
cvok"s shivory apprehension among
those Democrats who arr not In the
snm' political camp with the chief cN-
Ccutiyc.
All of these frightened critics hasten
10 tell how II will hr done. They point
ON that, In hiring the worklnpn. the
only test OF fitness will br that applied
br the heads of the Ilarrlsoninn ward
organizations. The spidcS and trow-
els viii he distributed among the right
gaHlhrS according 10 their degree Of
brightness AMI with large disregard
mrntS of lhCir craft. The workmcn
will he expected To do their duty N the
primaries AMI polls, and, above their
actual voting strength, the simple fact
that the administration has Sl,uN'Oo'
II distribute among good Democrats
who can tell u brick from cobble
stone win be n mighty moral iniluenc"
through the wards. Incidentally, II
the voting is rlgAt enough, Il Few pay
rolls may he stuffed.
Such Is the effect of the Mayors plan
aS it is painted by the men who of all
others know best from personal cNpe-
renca how city work is usually done,
The objection of these expert critics
rests wholly ON political grounds; hut
they add that the style Of sewer turned
out by th, sort Of arrangement Is like
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
BUT1ERINE FRAUDS.

The EAGLE has force of men on
gaacl in wor, ing up the bu,tcrinr
frauds. which arr - 'rpctratrd daily on
TN" pyo,lr If chicago.
lu,trrjrc ,o ururrrs. who sell /, ,o their
customers ns hu,irr.
'rbr r,, T,,, u,b,rcuI,.is ,ni,lc
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
GRAND JURY AND TAX FRAUDS.

II seems to he impractical for the
grand jury In the matter nf tax frauds
To adopt the motto. let no guilty maj,
escape" When the enormous discrci'.
uii,y between the total If taxable per.
soual property In Cook County and the
amount listed for taxation II cOnsid-
cred. one gets the idea Of u variety and
extent of tnX.dO,lging which would
battle any in,uisitorial body with any
amount of power.
But that very fact Is all the moir
reason why the grand Jury should II"
It's best not To let all guilty men escape"
Because II Ii different from u case Of
burglary. because u great deal of ,nN-
dO,lging IL done on grounds where de-.
lection and legal proof would hr prnc-
,ically impossible. there II nll the more
reason for making an example. if an
example lc found. ~ that the weakly
inclined citizen who Ii left IL settle the
matter with his own conscience may
have u powerful stimulus 10 hc homes,
lin view Of the fact that his nclglilOr.
who was dishonest. got into Jail.
\ number of circumstances hay"
come to light Suggesting tina, tax.
lodging II far too mild n word to np.
ply to certain eases: that. IN fact. bare
faced. deliberate perjury and fraud
have been committed. The man VIII"
concWts and carries ont u dclibcrat"
swindlr In the matter of his personal
taxes II entitled to no NOR" cOi,si'lrra'
ton than any other sort of fraud. The
honest community Is standing at tn"
back OF states Attorney Nrnrrn. Let
him go ahead.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
SIDEWALK REPAIRS AND DAMAGE
SUITS.

The city Of Chicago Is continually
being made defendant In damage suits
for injuries due to defective sidewalks
The amount entered against the city
In Judgments every year from this
cause far exceeds the annual rXpcndl-
turr for sidewalk repairs.
city Attorney Ryan thinks It short
sighted policy for the city Ia neglect
sidewalk repairs and then pay ont for
damages more than the repairs wou'l
cost. lie has performed an impor'nn,
public service in compiling the facts
for presentation to the Council. That
body should act upon the information
ana make better provision for the re-
pair of defective sidewalks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30

Mr.. Franks. that this Is the most en-
travagantly managed building In the
city"
"Ics. I admit that" answered Dircc.
tor Franks.
well. then. why should We accept
this hid on the Recommendation Of the
chief engineer. after he has been con.
tinun.ly misunderstanding the fac, that the
plant Ii extravngantly managed! l
have no confidence In his opinions on
the merits Of different Goals
~ believe tho engineer knows his
business" replied Director Franks.
'lIc says he has. by his tests. found
'O",,liOntas coal to b1 thrcc.u,,nrtcrs
of u cent cheaper than the Maryland
coal. measuring TIT results obtained in
its consumption"
''I|O you mean ~ tell me the chief
engineer has figured out u saving of
| threc-Quartcrs Of u cent u TONI" rN-
claimed Director Peabody.
There was n long wraiiylc. I'm which
| fr Iurnt intimations were made that
the discharge Of the whole engineering
force would m u good thing for econ
| Omy's sake. When the vote ON the
amendment was called for Director
Euf'cwski refused to vote. on the
ground that he knew nothing about
coal. Directors Peabody and Hutch
insOn voted for the amendment. against
Directors Frank and rlanon,lOii. and
the motion was lost. Then the report
Of III" committee was adopted. Dlrcc.
tor Euilcwski again falling Ia yot, and
Director Peabody voting NO"
Paul J. Schlicht, President of the
Schlicht Combustion Process Com
pnny, which failed to secure the con.
tract for operating the lighting AMI
heating plant iT tho building two weeks
ago because Of the opposition Of the
Stationary Engineers Association, pre-
scnt",l u communication which asked
for II reconsideration Of the boards ac.
ton In rejecting his hid. lie charged
that the committee representing the
stationary engineers had not been nu-
thOrizcd Ia appear before the board.
AMI that Its protest. instead of being
spontaneous. was instigat"d by certain
Interested persons. The communica.
ton was filed.
Fred l.. Wharton, n mncllnlst: Dan
\. Lynch. II fireman: and Tony Felicia,
u coal passcr. were dropped from the
engineering force on the rrcOmmcn MIA.
ton of the chief engineer. The board
voted to the library employees who
served IN the Spanish war the differ
rncc between the amount received
from the government and their r"gu
lar wages. II was decided 10 "sinh
lish two new sulstatiOns On the South
Side.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
QUEER AWARD OF COAL CONTRACT.

The Public Library Board, In defer
uurc to the wishes Of The chief en-
glupor. hui against the protests of two
members of the board, decided Ia pay
81. ~ Il ton for 1000 tons of Porahonlas
coal, AMI awarded the contract 10 j. l..
Suy,lackrr \ 60. I'll" hid of the Wrav'
cr Coal Company, offering Maryland
>mokclrsS coal NJ $3.50 II ton, was re
irctrd, along with half II dozen other
bids lower than the one accepted,
The bids for supplying coal were re-.
ported to the hoard Ivy Directors
Franks aud lAmuuduu OF III" Commit
tee on buildings ana Grounds, the 9th
or member Director Hatch, being all
sent from III" city. The report recon-
mrndpd the awarding of III" contract
Ia Snydackrr \ CO., Director Franks
explaining that the chief engineer HAD
obtained better results with focnlIoll-
las coal after testing various Kinds ~
Su-rn.lpd smokulrSS coal ana that he
hrllpv,d he could run the engineering
department nj mn expense within the
estimate If that particular coal was
purchased.
director Peabody moved To amend
the report 10y substituting the h,h Of
the Weaver coal Company 1T $50 II
ton. lie cUnt"ndrd that any Of III" so
called Smokc,cSS Goals was rs good as
the Pocnhontas, and that the board
could not afford, in the interests of
economy To reject the lower bids. Iii
rector Franks, who was in the chair,
replied that the report Of the chief en-
glnper showed that the other GOALS
were not ns satisfactory.
Il have no confidence whatever in
the opinion of the chief engineer" said
Director Peabody, Il know that he
knows nothing about coal, however
| much he may know about mechanics
Il agree With Mr.. Peabody" said Dl'
! rector Hutchinson, You must admit
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
now RAILROADS 0EF GCO0
SERVICE.

The advancement Of Mr.. An"r, j.
Earlng to the position of prcs!drnt Of
tn" Chicago. Milwaukee AMI ~. Paul
Railroad affords an instanc" Of the IN.
r,nlag 10 ability AMI good SOP.
yirc IN tho railroad business. NJ.
Earling entered the employ Of tn ~.
Paul road when only i3 years of age
and has been with the company ever
s,ncr. HIS first position was tina, Of
telegraph operator. lie became sue
90. sivcly train dispatcher. division SUI
rcrlntcn,lcni. general superintendent.
second vice president. AMI now he Is
made president of the road.
The railroads Of the country. Ia u
greater extent than most other large
business cone, rms. offer encouragement
To faithful service AMI To the develop
mcnt Of abl;,y. The tenure of ON.
ployincnt Is fairly secure AMI the sal
aries paid usually are liberal. TN"
man developing iirst.class capacity for
any particular branch Of the business
mcnsura,c with his merlis.rhls policy
attracts into the railroad business
young men who rank with the ablcst
and most progressive To he found in any
occupation. II r. having It's effect, too,
In giving stability ami efficiency To the
railroad service.
In this connection II Is worthy of
note that Mr.. Earling Is only the third
president that the ~. Paul road has
had in the forty years of It's existence.
The policy of long terms for chief rX-
rcutiv"s. like the security of trntir"
for Others lower jim the service. Is II
factor tending 10 secure stability and
efficiency of great business enterprises
Ike the railroads,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
MR. DEWES' SUCCESSFUL CAREER.

Few concerns IN Chicago have met
with the uniform and. wrll.dcsrrv"l
success which has hrfallrn +, !.
DewcS' brrwcrlcs.
The Standard Is the latest 10 feel his
good influence.
Francis J. Doves established the
Dcwes Brewery on West Chicago ave
M" IN 1852. exec ing limo brick struri-
urc AMI placing In II all the latest I'm
provrmCnis for the manufacture of
beer. The annual capacity of this
plant Il one hundred thousand barrels.
Mr.. Drw"s was born at LoshelnI,
RheniSh Prussia. April =. 1915. his fn-
thcr being u brewer and also u mcinlWr
of the first German Parliament, which
net at Frankfort In lSiS.
lie was educated nj Cologne. Gcr-
many. graduating from the RcnlSrlulr,
FIRST Orlnung. IN 1861. After leaving
school Mr.. DrweS learned the trade of
II brewer. and In February. 1865. came
10 Chicago AMI engaged rs II bookkcrp-
rr for R,hm n Bartholonnc, where he
remained until lSTu>,nd then accepted
the same position with Busch \ Brand.
When this concern h came the BuSril
\ Brand Brewing Company Mr.. DrwcS
t0uk some Of the stock, AMI was elected
secretary and treasurer Of the new or
ganlhill0n. la May, 1851, Mr.. Doves
sold his stock and went 10 Germany,
with the intention of remaining there.
IL changed his mind, however, and
returned to establish, In lSS2, the very
successful brewery which bore his
nam" until he sold out Ia the syndicate,
II" thea bought II controlling 'ntcr,s 81
In the STANDARD brewery, ami 1t l. II
success,
Mr., Doves was married IN 1876 Ia
Miss Hattie liusch. of i"'rolt, and they
m" now the happy possrsSor> oi three
luvc'y chi,drcn-two boys and II girl.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30

~ Ia prove ~ objectionable ~ the pub
liz rs the political results will prov"
to them.
Can any one say tina, the picture Is
exaggerated! Mayor Harrison may !"
credited with the best of motives. Hut
II he can hire Si.WW 900 worth of day
labor AMI keep politics ont Of 1t under
existing conditions at the city Hall
he will perform something Of u miracle.
--Chicago Daily News.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-30
SCHOOL SITE AND
OTHER CROOKEDNESS

Aldermen AMI Trustees of the Board
of Education rlashcd NJ a meeting of
the Buildings and Grounds Committee
oi the latter body. Alderman Gunthrr.
Ead,no,h. Eidmann. Conner AMI NJ.
VI. Blake appeared before the commit.
Tee I" urg" III" purchase "f II site for
SoS.:Iv adjoining the Harrison school
I'D place. for u twclvo.ruom addition
Ia the school. Acting Chairman Sex.
ton said the board had procured u val.
la'lon of III" property which placed Its
worth ~ SoO.GW|. Trustee Sherwood
said u sit" had been offered for 10000
Two blocks south. Mr.. sexton declared
the committee would not take the sug.
gcstion of the Aldermen. nnd the com
mite" upheld him. hui II was decided
Ia postpone action on III" site for two
weeks.
Alderman Eidmann then argued til"
building of IN addition Ia the Fern.
wood school. lulth AMI Wallace streets.
lie said the Council had appropriated
Slj,Wn FOR u twrlvc.rouln addition,
The architect said twclvr.rOom
school could not bc built for that sum,
ana the matter of asking the Council
for more money was referred IL Il sl,c'
rlul committee.
The Foru,rr street site for n S59,uW
addition 10 the Polk street school was
abandoned bcCau>" another sit" was
offered for $4,000. Decision on the
latter proposition was also postponed