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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-08
our DANGEROUS 1HEA1ERS !

We are glad to notice that the warn.
lngs concerning the overcrOwiing Of
the theaters In this city sent out
through the columns Of The Chicago
Eagle are beginning to bear good fruit.
Building Commissioner Kiolbnssa has
started a crusade against the crOw,ling
of aisles and wings, and The Eagle will
support him In keeping the good work
up until the evil complained of has been
remcdled.
In this connection The Eagle desires
to draw attention to what II being done
by the municipal authorities In New
York.
In that city Fire Commissioner Stur-
gis has put In effect an order fOrbi,lding
all theaters from selling tickets of al.
mission which would cntitle the holder
to stand up In the rear Of the orchestra
or the balcony circles.
Every thenter manager along Broad.
way has been notified that no one will
he permitted to stand during the hours
of the performances. and this order has
been vigorously enforced with supreme
Indifference as to whether or not II
turned hundreds Of dollars away from
the doors Of the greedy Gotham thea
tiers.
Good for New York ana good for
Commissioner Sturgls!
Now let us hope that the authorities
of the city of Chicago will emulate
this good example.
The thenter arrangements of Chicago
are every bit as greedy as those Of New
York, ana are nightly taking chances
for the sake of filthy lucre that impcrll
the lives of hundreds of citizens. The
aislcs. wings and balconies are crowd
ed with persons standing packed like
sartllncs, particularly at the perform.
ances Of star companies.
1t IL frlghtful to think of the risks
taken by these people.
An alarm of fire any night would pro-
duce IN awful loss of life among the
men. women and children jammcd into
these death traps.
p \ fire would result In human holo.
caust.
II the city authorities fail to follow
the example Of New York. they will
have fearful reckoning to pay some
day.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-08
COL. FRANCiS A. RIDDLE.

Referring to the candidacy of Colonel
Francis \. Riddle for Clerk of the H.
linOis Supreme Court. the Joliet Daily
Republican recently printed the fol-
lowing editorial:
"COL. FRANCIS RIDDLE.
'"The voters Of Illinois will want to
know something of the records Of the
gentlemen for whom they may h.
called to vote AT the State election of
1902. We therefore publish the fol-
lowing sketch Of Colonel Francis A..
Riddle, Of Chicago, whose name Is
prominently mentioned In connection
with the supreme Court clerkship.
Colonel Riddle was born In Sangn-
mon County, Illinois, coming from the
family of one of the earliest settlers In
that county. In early life he deter
mined to obtain an education and en-
tered the State University Mt Spring
field, now Concordia College. But the
war for the preservation of the Union
became of such absorbing interest, and
patriotism gaining the nscendency In
his heart, he left the Freshman class
ana enlisted in Company IL, of the
l3Oth Illinois Regiment, June 20, 1862.
Ills military record Is that of u
brave and gallant soldier, enduring all
the hardshlps, dangers ana vlclssltudes
of army life until the last rebel had
laid down his arms. He was mustered
ont AT New Orleans In July, 1860. The
obligation of the Grand Army of the
Republic was administered to him by
DR.. IL, J.. Stephenson, It's first COM
mandcr-ln-chlef, ut the State House In
Springfield, in August 1866.
"rhe war heing over, he resumed his
studies M Illinois College AT Jackson
vile. From thence he entered the law
school of the University Of Chicago
After graduating there he was admit
ted 10 the bar, and began the practice
of his profession ut Chicago In 1871.
From that time he has devoted him
self to professional work. His success
ana high standing at the bar We're
early assured, and his practice has al
ways been large and comprehensive.
I'm 1877 he was sent to the State
Senate, where his services Were rec.
Ognized as of conspicuous value to the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-08

state. and his record rs legislator
was one of great credit.
Colonel Riddle has for some years
been identified with the National
Guard Of Illinois. and AT present holds
the position of assistant inspector gen
eral of the First Brigade. General
Charles FitzSimOns commanding.
Ills position among the war veter.
ans of the state is so well known that
the Governor has recently. without his
solicitation. appointed him Il member
of the commission to ascertain and
mark the position of the Illinois troops
NJ the Siege of Vicksburg.
"Thc contention between the Chicago
Public Library Board and the Grand
Army Hall Memorial Association will
he remembered. and to Colonel Riddle.
who was President Of that association
for several years. and to his associates.
IL due credit for its settlement In favor
during the remainder of their lives il
now assured. AMI Memorial Hall will
remain as long Ms II stands u memorial
Of the services and sacrifices of the
soldiers and sailors of the civil war.
Colonel Riddle Is widely and favor
ably known throughout the state as an
accomplished lawyer, a gentleman Of
literary requirements. of unusual cul-
turc. and IL an impressive and clio.
q,,ent public speaker.
''rhe consolidation of the three grand
divisions of the Supreme Court at
Springfield makes IL necessary that the
incumbent of that office shall he man
whose ability and attainments are of
the highest order. The clerk should be
Il lawyer Of large and varied expert.
encc. and man whose fidelity In the
discharge of the duties of that high
Office will he beyond question.
"'rlcsc requirements are all found In
their full complement IN the Illinois
soldier. scholar. lawyer ami gentleman
Colonel Francis Asbury Riddle"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-08
THE KiNDERoARTEh'S GOOD SIDE.

p In It's last edition The Eagle express
cd satisfaction ut the action of the
Board Of Education In nbOlishing the
kindergnrtens. In doing so 1t gave ms
Its opinion that this institution was of
no earthly value to the public, but. ON
the contrary, worked evil by relieving
lazy mothers of the care of their in
fants, thus giving the former IN oppor.
tunity to cad around town or seek 50.
cial enjoyment outside the home.
Now The Eagle, while II claims the
right to crlticise where 1t believes criti-
clsm Is called for. Is NJ the same time
most anxious that its criticisms shall
be- neither unfair nor uncalled for.
Since the publication Of the article In
question this journal has had occasion
to change It's opinion of the kindergar'
ten IN some respects.
From u source competent 10 speak on
the subject we have learned that the
kindergarten, so far from being an I'M
mixed evil and imposition upon the
public. Is not infrcqucntly II blessing
and always to the poor.
Take, for instance, the very young
children of foreign-spcaking citizens,
The very first accents they are taught
to lisp are those Of n foreign tongue,
and ms they grow up In this way they
become seriously handicapped in the
race of life In this great English-speak-
ing community. because the acquire
mcnt of n foreign language can never
compensate for the sacrifice at which 1t
IN accomplished.
The kindergarten. however, offsets
the handicap of the home in this re-
spect, the tender infant being trained
from the very beginning in the use and
knowledge OF the language of this coun-
try.
1t also lessons the labor and increases
the efficiency Of the teachers In the
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EA0LETS.

William 4. kucstcr. the able. hon
est nnd painstnking representative Of
the Twcnty-sixth Ward. viii bc 70.
elected next spring by I'm Ovcrwhclm-
Ing majority.
The people of his ward would not
part with him on any account. because
In Mr.. Kucstcr they have. beyond all
doubt. the very hest Alderman who
ever represented their interests IN the
city Council.
Ali. Kucster Is one of Chlc,go's mcr-
chant princes and IL M present general
superintendent Of the great Illinois
Brick Company.
This concern II one Of the largest
ana wcalthirst of It's kind In the cOun.
Try, and gives employment to hundreds
of workmrn AT the very host wages.
Not withstandlng the demands which
the management of this immense insti,
tuition must necessarily make upon his
time, Alderman Kucstcr manages to at
tend thoroughly to the needs of his
ward and of his constituents. In fact
has never been known since his elcc.
ton to have overlooked or neglected u
single detail of his duties In that ~.
spect.
AID. Kucstcr IL IN politics from II
high sense of duty ns II citizen. and
not because of any emOlumrnt or re-
ward that might he derived from 1t.
lie II u man Of kindly, genial temper.
IN nnI L., tlnrnfs.ss., MI l,,, n
who know him.
such II man could not fail to add
strength to any ticket.
~6A
Many Democrats talk Of =. J.. Shope
for Circuit Judge.
%6A
John X. Prlndlvillc would make one
of the best Judges that Cook County
has ever had.
After electricity ana inventive genius
have don, their best TO supply auto.
matte signaling devices the safety Of
railway travel depends upon the man
In the switch tower. The engineer
may be ever so watchful ana faithful
and the signal devices ever SO ingeni.
Gus and efficient. but II the man who
operates the switches and signals
makes mistake u disaster of some
sort Is inevitable. This Is the cOnsen-
sus OF opinion of the men who handle
the switches ana signals on the big
railroads centering In Chicago, as as
certained through interviews. All agree
that doublc-tracked roads equipped
with block Signals present the great.
est immunity from accidents ana col
lisions. There Is no disposition on the
part Of switchmen to depreciatc the
value of automatic devices or to dis
credit their good work In averting &C.
cident. In fact 1t IL pointed out that
all of the recent railway disasters can
he traced To carelcssness on the part
of some railroad man. But after all
mechanical safeguards have been pro-
vided the safety Of travel rests ulti.
mately with the employees who manip.
ulate signals and switches ana execute
train orders. Attention Is called by
the Chicago RecOrd-lIerald to the fact
that about 5000 engines ana trains
must pass the signal tower near the
tunnel under the Lake Shore mt Clark
and 10th streets every twenty-fOur
hours. aud vet SO carefully are the
switches and signals handled that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-08

there has not been Il serious accident
ut this point since track lowering was
completed four years ago. The lie.
mand Is, tle;cfOrc. for safe men us
well us safety signaling devices. The
man In the signUl tower should he
clcar.brained. clcnr.sighted. alert.
wntchful ana faithful. Men who are
considered for these positions should
he subjected to rigid mental aud ply.
steal examination. They should then
he required to work reasonable hours
ana should DC given the rest that Is
necessary to insure the highest efi.
cheney.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-02-08

Danger lies IN everything. Here Is
D. A. Gilbert. of MOntrose, n. u, who
dead from handling too much money.
He was banker and In taking In bills
over Ills counter he became infected
with the smallpox, his wife nursed him
and she also took 1t. The result of 1t
Is that both of them are dead. This
Is an affective circumstance and yet 1t
will not prevent us from continuing to
receive subscriptions. The risk 10 great
but the reward Ia certain.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
DOWN FORTY FEET
A L|NEMAN FALLS
GARRETT ERNASTHAUSER SUFFERS
PAINFUL INJURIES WHILE UP
ON TOP OF A HIGH POLE.

While working at the top of telegraph
pole this morning Garrett Ernasthauser
fell distance OF 40 feet to the ground lie
suffered severe scalp wound and both OF
his shoulders are wrenc!ed. His face is
bruised and he complains Of many pains.
The city patrol was called and Ernasthau-
ser was taken to Murray Fruend's hos
pital, where he is now resting easily.
The pole from which the man fell is To-
Gated at the corner of Main and Platinum
streets and the accident occurred at 80
o'clock.
Ernasthauser is a new conner in Butte,
having arrived here just last night. He
came from Toledo, o., where he is well
known as an expert wire man. He was
putting in his first shift in Butte. He ac-
counts for the accident on the score that
the pole was slick from the snow and he
lost his foothold by slipping.
In falling he landed OH the wires first
thus breaking the fall. His breaking the
fall saved his life, otherwise he would
certainly have been killed.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
QUARTERMAsTER GENERAL LUDING-
TON REPORTS WORK OF HIS DE-
PARTMENT DURING THE YEAR.
THINKS ON THE WHOLEIT
HAS BEEN VERY WELL DONE
Care En- Route From Manila and Other
Nations Think So Well Of Our Systems
They Are Asking How We Do II, With
a View to Imitation Of Our Plans.
lBY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE annual re-
port of Gen. M. l.. Ludington, quarter
master general, is a review of the work
done by his department during the year.
The most interesting feature is what he
has to say regarding the transports, in
view OF the desire i'll some quarters to dis
pose of them. He says that the ships are
fitted in the best possible shape for the
transportation of troops and that repre-
sentatives OF foreign nations have asked
for the plans of the fittings with a view
Of improving their transports.
The report continues: Nearly every
ship sailing from Manila had on board
about 100 sick who were provided with
every attention and comfort in the trans
port hospitals that would be found in any
well regulated hospital ashore.
'"Of the many thousands of persons who
have been transported on the vessels of
the army transport service since its in
ception, not one life has been sacrificed
by reason of any fault in the fittings or
accommodations upon the army transports.
Should Retain Few Transports.
"ln view Of this excellent record, and
of the experience of the department in its
futile efforts to secure suitable commercial
ships for the transportation Of armies dur.
ing the war with Spain, and the further
fact that when withdrawn from active
service transports cannot be advantage
ously disposed of by SALE | am firmly con
vinced that, even though circumstances
should permit the withdrawal of the trans
ports from regular line service to the
Philippine Islands, it would be wise pol
icy to retain sufficient number of trans
ports as part of the equipment Of the
army to be economically cared for and
kept in such condition as to be promptly
available for any emergency which may
arise requiring the transportation Of troops
on the ocean,"
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07

p. A. O'Farrell, editor OF the Rcvelle,
Heinze's campaign sheet, was arraigned
before Justice O'Connor in Walkerville at
o'clock this afternoon on the charge OF
criminal libel.
When the case was called the little
temple of justice was crowded with at
torneys, witnesses and curious spectators
who came to see and hear the case which
has attracted SO much attention.
County Attorney Breen and Deputy At
torney Yancey were present for the state,
while II. A. Frank represented O'Farrell.
County Attorney Brecn announced that
the case Of Judge Clancy, joint defendant,
would be continued for the present.
Butte people are generally familiar with
the circumstances of the case.
In the issue of the Reveile Of October
Judge Clancy came out in all affidavit
alleging that an attempt was made by d.
J. Henncssy, on the part Of the late Marcus
DAILY, to bribe him, and thus affect his
decision in the case Of James Forrest
against the Boston & Montana Mnlns
company.
Justice O'Connor called the names Of
the following:
A. w. Brousc, Frank Whitehead d. J.
Hennessy, Samuel M. Roberts and Frank
Shaw.
When the case was called Attorney c. T.
Kelly asked that his name be entered as
special counsel for the case, stating that
this action was no reflection on the office
of the county attorney.
Attorney Thresher objected to the re-
quest, stating that it was no case for
special counsel.
Early in the trial it was evident that the
Reveille people would try to show that
O'Farrel was responsible for the libelous
affidavit published in his paper. A. w
Brouse, one of their witnesses, on the
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
WINDY CITY STRIKE
A SERIOUS AFFAIR
RUBBER COMBINE MAY HAVE ITS
HANDS FULL IF ALL THESE
MEN DO GO OUT.
fny ASSOCIATED pRrss.1

Chicago, Nov 7.--Seven hundred rubber
workers employed by the Morgan & Wright
company of this city, went on strike to-
day in what is regarded as a fight to the
faish between union labor and what is
known as the rubber trust.
The recognition of the union is the OBJ
jectve point in the walkout. The rubber
workers claim that the trust is endeavoring
TO break up the union. and are prepared TO
resist any effort III that direction.
Business Agent Lee Fisher OF the
Machinists' union. said that il the steam
power council took favorable action OH the
strike, all the machinists will be called out.
President Young of the Teamstcrs'
union, when interviewed on the subject,
said THE fight of the rubber men is our
fight. too. and we will fight the trust to a
finish, if it is demonstrated that 1t is en-
deavoring to break up the union
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
TO EVADE THE RESPONSIBILITY
ReveiIIe People Are Trying to Show That
OFareII Was Not Responsible For Libel
Gus Affidavit in His Paper

and. endeavored to show that il was not
MIR. O'Farrell's fault that the article APP
pared. He was the instrument Of others,
was the substance of Mr.. Brouses testi-
mony. But if O'Farrel was not manag-
ing editor OF the Reveille, who was, was
the thought in the minds OF the auditors.
After hearing the argument on both sides
Justice O'Connor granted that the name OF
Attorney Kelley be entered as special coun-
Sci for the prosecution.
A. w. Brouse was the first witness
called. 1t was evident from his testimony
that the defense would be not a support of
the charge of an attempt to cvade the re-
sronsibility of its publication. Asked re-
pcatcdly who wrote the article in question,
Witness Brouse denied any knowledge of
its authorship. II was evident from his
swer that the main line of defense will
be an effort TO show that O'Farrell was
not the editor OF the paper.
The complaining witness, d. ]. Hen
messy, was next called lie testified to the
alleged interview and showed that it was
in line with the statement previously given
for publication by him.
Attorney Thrcsher, on the part OF O'Far-
reil made several attempts to cross
examine Mr.. Hennessy in regard to the in
teryiew with Judge Clancy, but there was
no departure from his original statement.
Attorneys are wondering il Judge
Cancy's defense can be of the same nature
as under his affidavit, published in that
issue of the paper, was a stereotyped copy
Of his signature.
Late this afternoon the trial was still
progressing with every evidence Of CON
tinued session.
From the testimony Of the witnesses for
the defense, as the trial continues, il is
evident that they are trying to sneak out
OF it.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
ROOSEVELT SENDS
WHITE AN EP|STLE
PRESIDENT THANKS OUR AMBASSA-
DOR TO PARIS FOR HIS SERVICES
TO THE UNITED STATES.
tBY ASSOCIATED pREss.1

Berlin, Nov 7.--Ambassador White
opened today the letter which President
Roosevelt sent him several weeks ago,
remarked: ITO be opened on your seven-
tieth birthday"
Mr.. Roosevelt said Mr. White had served
his country as few citizens had had the
opportunity to do and thanked him per-
sonally and in the name of the people for
his services.
Mr.. White received many kilograms
during the day from the United States and
Europe. The members of the diplomatic
corps, number of university professors
and members of the reichstag and MANY
government officials called at the embassy.
The American residents of Berlin pre-
sented Mr.. White, through Consul General
Mason DR.. Dickic and Bernard Goldsmith
with congratulatory address, carefully
bound, to which the names of 600 Amer-
cans living in certain cities were attached.
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
REPUBLICAN LEADER SAYS STATE
WILL NOT REGRET DECISION
1T HAS JUST MADE.
OUR MEN IN OFFICE WILL
REDEEM ALL THE PLEDGES
Sweeping Victory All Over the State Pre-
diets What Viii Happen in 1904
And as Far as Montana Is Concerned
as State, 1t Will Be the Better Tor
Having Returned G. o. P. to Control.

Helena, Nov. 7.-Scnator Thomas n.
Carter referring to the result OF the cleo
ton in Montana Tuesday, said to an In
ter Mountain correspondent today.
at is certainly very gratifying to note
the splendid success OF the republicans
throughout the state. In the election OF
Dixon the people OF Montana have Sc
cured representative in congress who
will, am sure, prove active, energetic
and faithful to the trust. The fact that
he will be in sympathy with the admins
tration will greatly aid Mr. Dixon in
achieving results for the state at large
and for the many citizens who find It
necessary from time to time to appeal
to the member OF congress for assist
ance in the departments.
"Judee Holloway is a gifted, am
bilious, upright young lawyer, whose
career on the bench will certainly Justify
the splendid majority cast for him at the
polls.
State Viii Not Regret IT,
"ln giving to the republicans a work
ing majority in the legislature the peo-
Pile, while expressing their confidence in
the party, have imposed a weight OF re-
sponsibility upon the members elect
which feel confident from my knowI-
edge OF the men will be fairly discharged
The pledges Of the party platform adopt
ed at Great Falls will be redeemed in
letter and spirit. The time has arrived
for private bills to give way to public
measures. II | read the temper OF the
members and senators-eIect arioht the
lobby will find little comfort In the COM
ing legislature and those HAVING private
axes to grind will probably do az we'll TO
leave them at home this trip. Judging
by the character OF the men who repre-
sent the majority it can be fairly predict
ed that the next Legislative assembly will
address itself soberly, prudentIy and
patriotically TO the task OF serving the
interests OF all the people OF the state as
far as the legislative assembly can serve
those interests.
Extend a Manly Hand.
'ln this day OF party triumph the old
line republicans cheefully extend the
hand Of good fellowship 10 the old line
democrats, populists and others who
have joined the party ranks.
THE victory OF the republican party
throughout the nation is most pro-
nounced for an off year election and
voices the popular approval OF the ad-
mnistrations Of Mckinley and Roosevelt
This election but family forecasts the
victory in store for the republican party
in 1904"
The Butte inter mountain., 1902-11-07
STRIKE MEN HAVE
TALK WITH TEDDY
WRIGHT AND WILSON CONFER WITH
ROOSEVELT OVER THEIR
FINDINGS so FAR.
TBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Nov. Col. Carroll D..
Wright and Gen. John M. Wilson. mem-
bers of the anthracite coal strike commits
sion, had brief interview with the presi-
dent today. They reported that the indi-
vidual operators in the anthracite region
had agreed to abide by the M(dings of the
commission, and had so notified Judge
Gray, the chairman. President Roosevelt
was particularly pleased at this informa-
ton, as it tended materially to simplify
the problem which the commission has to
solve.
The commissioners explained in some
detail the progress of their work up to this
time The president expressed his grati-
fication that the work had been satlsfac.
tory to those engaged in it.