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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
KEEP THE SLOT MACHINES our.

There has just been set OH foot a
movement which has for Its object the
reinstatement of the cigar slot ma.
chimes.
This movement should be watched
closely with view to thwarting 1t at
the proper time.
OF course the slot machine manufac
turers are back of 1t, but the cigar
dealers, or at least a gOodly percent
age of them, are said to be friendly
disposed toward 1t.
It Is said further that the promoters
of the agitation for the rehabilitation
of this particular kind Of slot gam
bling machines are collecting from the
cigar dealers $40 piece for the pur
pose of 'helping along" legislation II
the Council along the lines indicated
The question arises, What Is THU
fund for? Or what do the gambling
machine manufacturers mean to IL
with 1t after 1t has been collected?
1t looks queer, to say the least Of 1t
Meantime the tobacco and cigal
makers associations are opposing i
on the grounds Of public morals ant
In the interests also of legitimate bust
ness considerations and of union Ia
Dor.
The claim is advanced. and with jus
tlce, that these slot machines are par
ticularly dangerous to boys and youths
They are operated by pennies and the!
not only induce evil habits by offering
a chance to indulge In them ut a yer,
small cost, but they also SOW In tn,
youthful mind the first seeds Of til,
gambling fever. Reputable cigar deal
ers have assured The Eagle that II !,
common thing to see young boy,
coming in with postage stamps whlcl
they try to exchange for pennies will
which to take chances Of getting few
cigars through the slot machines
These devices IRE injurious to unioI
labor through the fact that cigar vend
Ors give out the very cheapest kind o
cigars, such as cost $16 thousand, n
the prizes to winners on the machines
while the cheapest article made b!
union labor Is said to be $27 thou
sand. The cigar and tobacco manu-
facturers are Of course opposed to thu
machines, because where one nigh
win cigar Ave fail, and go away with
out any sale having been made. o.
course, this very seriously interferei
| with the output of the manufacturers
Independently. Of all consideration
other than the evil effects Of these de
vices upon the morality Of our youth
the authorities should see to 1t tina,
now that they have been placed. under
the ban Of the law they shall be KEEP,
there.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
CNiCA0O AND TAXATION.

Official figures and statistics show
that in Chicago the personal properly
assessment IL almost double that In
Boston and nearly as great as that in
fabulously wealthy New York.
The figures are these:
Boston. S233, 200.
Chicago, $40S.517.025,
New York, $500, 4OO,1O3.
These facts speak volumes not only
for the public spirit of Chicago's
wealthy citizens. but also for the fact
that after nll It Is not question OF
more taxation. but Of competent admin
istration of the public funds when col
lected that is the central and controll
ing idea In the matter Of municipal
government In this city.
For years the public ear has had
dlnned into 1t the threadbare catch.
words Of insufficient income" more
taxes needed" and last but not least,
"taX.dOdger."
Now, by the official figures at hand, II
is demonstrated beyond all doubt that
the citizens Of Chicago, as body. have
been foully maligned by those who have
been persistently bowling ''tax.dodger'
against them. and 1t furthermore mp.
pears proven rs fact beyond the
region Of controversy, that the tax
paying public Of Chicago Is doing III
duty and that there are amply SUN
cient funds on hand to finance our mu
nicipal affairs II they are only properly
and economically administered.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

just as perslstently declared that Meth.
or the Health Department nor anybody
else could make daily analysis of
water or any other fluid. The devel.
opments of the last couple of weeks
show the justice of our criticisms of
this buncombe Health Department.
The good" the "usable." the pot
able water is now declared to he alb
solutely poisonous and to be reeking
with germs.
Thus by means of few rain Show
ers the true conditions of affairs has
been discovered and the humbug "Booz-
ers' Union" found out.
1t is too bad that the public has been
so horribly victmized by this false in.
formation.
Had II not been for the buncOmbe
analyses and bulletins of the depart.
ment 1t Is probable there would not
now he an epidemic of typhoid.
OF course. we hear great warnings
and beating of tom toms now about
boiling the water and the like. but all
this reminds one of the old adagc
about locking the stable after the horse
has been stolen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
LeiNiH0ER'S PREPOSTEROUS
PROPOSITION.

OF the many preposterous PROPOSE
tons which from time to time emanate
from that aggregation of wit and wis
dom-the City Council-that offered by
the double.barreled office-h0lder, Mr.
George Lelninger, Deputy Coroner and
Alderman, Is perhaps the most unique
on record.
This sapient city father, at a recent
meeting Of the Council, offered an ordi.
nance authorizing the police to stop
and search people on the streets, to find
out whether they have revOlvers In
their pockets or are otherwise armed,
and In case they should have weapons,
TO dlsarm them.
This Is mOnstrOus proposition to be
offered and advocated for passage into
law, and would be so considered even
under an autocratic and absolute mon
archy, not to speak of "A country which
boasts OF its Democratic institutions
and lays claim to the proud title of
Land OF the Free and Home Of the
Brave"
Not only Is 1t monstrous from the
point OF view OF Interference with the
freedom and the constitutional rights
OF American citizenship, but, coming
as 1t does at this time, it is a partlcu-
larry stupid one even If 1t did have its
origin In the brain OF a gentleman ca
pable Of holding down the offices of
Deputy Coroner and Alderman, thus
maintaining connection with the conn.
ty and the city payroll at one and the
same time.
In the first place let us consider the
indignities and outrages to which IL
would subject citizens. Let us imagine
for lnstance-a gentleman proceeding
about his business at night, peacefully
and soberly vending his way along the
public thoroughfares. He may be n
professional man, or even a minister of
the gospel, but some wOOden-heade
cooper on the beat" reyeling In the
new and additional authority with
which he would be vested II the I.einin.
ger ordinance We're In effect pounces
upon him, orders him to stop, TO hold
up his hands, and then and there sub.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
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PASSING OF LOEFfLER.

1t has been authoritatively IN.
nounced that william I.Oefiier has
much In advance though 1t be Of the
next spring campaign, decided that he
will not be candidate for re.elec
ton.
Mr.. LOefiler has not given out fOr
publication his reasons for deciding to
quit politics, but 1t Is understood that
he has come to the conclusion that he
will have to devote more of his time
and attention to the affairs of the iii.
nOis Telephone & Telegraph Company
This concern is very large and a
very ambitious one. Its field Of opera.
lions are vast as any one might judge
from reading very interesting com.
municatiOn which was published In the
correspondence column Of the Eagle
two weeks ago. Indeed those who IRE
acquainted with all the ins and outs of
the institution In question would not
feel mt all surprised to find that Its af-
fairs would, In the natural course Of
events. demand all Of Mr.. Loefiier's at.
tentiOn.
In addition to this, 1t Is said that
there are so many other matters Of
Importance which passed through the
Council during his terms as City Clerk
and as Alderman, and which require
his personal supervision, that Mr.. LOef-
fier has made up his mind that he Is
through with politics.
No doubt the vanishing Of Mr.. Loef-
fer from behind the political footlights
will be the cause Of poignant grief to
his political chum, Mayor Harrison.
Many people are already wondering
what Carter will do without 1.-THE man
with the key to the back door"
In fact, there are some who are of
opinion, and who have expressed it,
that the yamOosing of LOefiier will so
affect Harrison, he may also feel called
upon to bid IA fearful adicu to political
life and refrain from running for a
fourth term.
Whatever lachrymose feelings these
two might display over such n situa.
ton, 1t is certain that very few Others
will feel inclined to shed any tears
over IL.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
NO WAFER FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

One of the reasons given by the Boar,
OF Education for its inability to fur
nish the pupils attending the public
schools with pure drinking water is the
old cry Of poverty. And yet 1t Is not
long ago that we read of a tremendous
property deal on the part Of the board
Involving about a million dollars, two.
thirds OF that amount being in real es,
tate options for school sites.
Would 1t not seem reasonable that the
board should first attend to such i'm
peratiye demands as the life and health
OF the children cOnfided to its care be-
fore entering upon speculative transac-
tions and operations wholly affecting
the future, and in no way Immediately
pressing In their nature?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
EA0LETs.

Mr., James w. Nye Is one of the lead.
ing figures in the business and com.
merclal life of Chicago. For years he
was leading member of great
wholesale firm, and Is now one of
the foremost insurance men of Chi.
cagO.
Mr. Nye, it is possible, may he once
again heard from In Cook County and
Chicago politics, hence somewhat ex-
tended notice of the gentleman and
his career may prove interesting to the
readers OF The Chicago Eagle.
James w. Nye was born In South
western New York, and has just turn
ed his fiftleth year, but does not look
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
BOOZERS UNION rs FOUND our.

The City Health Department, other.
wise known as "the BOOzers' Union"
finds itself in an awkward predicament
as result of direct act of PrOvi.
dence.
For many moons, indeed for many
years, the B. Y. has been feeding the
public upon alleged analyses of the
Chicago water. Day after day it has
announced, through its bulletins, that
the water was good" potable"
"usable," and so forth. The Eagle has
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
SCRIBNER'S.


The temperance Of the author of
"'The Workers" marks the September
number of Scribner's Magazine. When
Walter \. WyckOn began that nara.
tive every newspaper Of Importance In
the country commented on his remark.
able experiment. Last summer Mr..
WyckOtf transferred the field of his
investigations to England. At the same
time that Mr.. Vanderlip was investi.
eating the financial and commercial
conditions for the Magazine. Mr..
WyckOff was studying the social ef.
fects of the American Invasion upon
British wOrkmen. Having been u
workman himself, and moreover hay
Ing the training of Il scientific student
OF social questions, he was able to
gather and, In his first article, to pre-,
sent with vigOr the London wage.earn-
er's present conditions and prospects.
This Introductory article will be reve.
lation to those who look on East Lon
don as n vast Stun. Mr.. WyckOff
found there clean. orderly, self-re-
specting and progressive body of wage
earners, ready to compete intelligently
with the American workman. More
OF Mr. WyckofY's remarkable deduc-
tlons VIII be published In coming num-
bers.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
THE MAGAZINES.
TIL. OUTLOOK.

The Special Educational Number OF
the outlook august Magazine Num-
berl contains among other things an
interesting and charmingly Illustrated
article on "School Gardens" by Mr..
Dick J. Crosby of the United States
Department of Agriculture; u paper on
the heads Of some wOmen's colleges by
Dean Jordan of Smith College, Illus.
trated with particularly attractive pOr-
traits of four presidents and deans of
women's colleges; a talk about Prince
ton University and the men who made
1t by Robert Bridges apropOs of the
recent change In the presidency: an
elaborate article on the University of
Chicago by Professor George T.. Vim.
cent: an Illustrated sketch Of the or.
ganizatiOn, history and work of "The
American School of Classical Studies
at Athens" by Professor Wheeler.
chairman Of the Managing Committee:
novel discussion on the relations be-
tween the college and university by
Professor Hyde Of BOwdOin and Pro.
fessOr Harris Of Amherst; and an edi.
tOrial summary of the educational
progress Of the year. In addition to
all this the issue contains the usual
very full history of the world for the
week, story, poems, light articles,
etc.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

The Chicago public will not give Its
sympathy or support to an unreasona-
BILE strike on the part Of the Chicago
street railway employees.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
~

In addition to having been men,
toned In connection with the United
States SenatOrship, Mr.. Frank O. Low
den has also been spoken of during the
past week for the Presidency of the
State League OF Republican Clubs,
which meets Mt Peoria Sept. "a. Since
Mr.. Lowden's name was first men,
toned In connection with the Presi-
dency of the league 1t has been taken
up by the country press and he 10 being
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

urged to enter the race by most Of the
leading politicians down the State. The
argument II being made that his cleo
ton would strengthen the party organ
ization throughout Illinois. rs he Ii not
Identified with any faction. 1t was
said the other day That Mr.. Lowien
had practically decided to accept the
honor II It came TO him without n con.
test.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

W. ID. MahOn, president OF the Anal
gamated Association Of Street Railway
Employees, has warned the local men
against rushing hOt-headedly into n
strike. Mr.. MahOn is a wise ana sensi-
BILE man.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
THE COSMOPOLITAN.

1t II not often that one finds love.
story which Is absolutely satisfactory.
and fine lOve-stOry ending In renun
citation Is still rarer thing. Such.
however, II Broken Toys" with It's
Roman setting and It's atmosphere OF
noble love and tragic remuneration. An
other story which will interest readers
Of the August Cosmopolitan Is "The
Soul Of Mozart" which ccnters In the
theme Of transmigration Of souls. u
problem fascinating even to the an.
clients. 1t II n tradition that society
stories are written by those who have
never moved In society; but Mrs. Poult-
ney BigelOw writes 1.-THE Story Of Il
Scented Note" from within the charm.
cd circle. The tale Of Heine's passion
for Mathilde by Richard lie Caffeine.
and a pretty little japanese romance
help to make the number an interest
ing one for reading on cool verandas
by the sea or within the city's walls.
WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION.
The September number Of the Won.
ans Home Companion opens with an
article of unusual interest to Bible stu
dents, Digging Up a Bible City" 1t
proves the creation to have been many
hundred years before the date usually
assigned. Another article Of extreme
interest to novel readers will be Ian
don Knights description Of 1.-THE Real
Stringtown OH the Pike There are
three notable short stories, "Abercrom.
bie's Wooing," 1.-THE Boat" and LADY
Lee-The Story of a Horse" A mug.
nihcent double page is devoted to the
st. Louis Exposition. Mothers will be
interested In Miss GOuld's article on
Clothes for SchoOl-C Children" There
are suggestions for fall weddings. an
article on Outdoor Sports In Girls
Colleges" and, best Of all, stories. pic
lures and puzzles especially for the
children. Published by The CrOwell
Publishing Company, Springfield. Ohio;
one dollar year; 10 cents copy;
sample copy free.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

Robert Renshaw, one Of the most
highly respected business men of the
North Side, will make n great race rs
the Democratic candidate for the Leg
islature In the Thirty-flrst District. Mr..
Renshaw's reputation for business abil-
lty ana general integrity Is frst-class,
and the interests of the people would
be safe In his hands rs u member of the
next General Assembly
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

Hero Wainwright il writing maya
zine articles concerning the Sampson
schley affair. Has he no friends to
advise him?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

A woman Is seldom In q position to
command until she has given her prom.
Use to obey.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

over 40. He retains all the activity
and energy which characterized him
In his youth, and can be truthfully
said to be in the prime of his man
hood. Although Republican on prin-
ciplc, Mr.. Nye is very much of free
lance i'm local politics. a fact which Is
due to the other fact that the desire
for office whether elective or appoint
i've. has never entered his mind.
The necessity for getting on his feet
again after financial reverses ten years
ago has kept him out of politics for
decade. but at present a well-establish-
cd business and unmpaired health ana
vitality may allow him to mix again
in local public affairs. If he does lie
will probably take what seems to be
the side of the under dog in any
fight that may be in progress, for, as
all who know james w. Nye are aware,
that is the nature of the man.
Leading Il forlorn hope has always
been rather attractive to him, and Chi
cago politicians with memories will re.
call that Mr.. Nye has done this In the
past. and what is more, he led his for.
lorn hope to victory. He has been,
perhaps. justly accused of calling a
| spade a spade. Of too freely expressing
his views, but he has ever been re-
gar,led as the soul of honor. of loyalty
to friendship and of consistency to
principle. No one ever had promise
from him that was not kept and with
the men who know him best "his word
goes"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

Ex-Alderman Edward Muelhoefrer.
the popular North slider. IL being
strongly backed for the Republican
nomination for City Clerk next spring.
His nomination would mean his elec-
tian
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

The name Of Frank o. Lowden has
again been mentioned as n possible
dark horse for the United States SEN
atOrsllip. Mr.. Lowden In good enough
Republican and citizen for this or any
other Office In the gift Of his party.
He should beware of making too many
false starts, however.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

Why doesn't the Chief Of Police In
terfere with the Cox slot machine OF
the elevated railroads? Why this i'm
munity?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

Admiral Dewey says he Ii not poll.
tician. The public found that out some
time ago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30
Reflect Adam Wolf to the Board of
County Assessors. He has made a
good and useful public official.

Senator John +. O'Afalley Is now the
sole proprietor of the handsome buf.
fet ut the corner of North Clark and
Kinzic streets. Few political leaders
have as many warm friends us the
Senator. He deserves his popularity,
as his friendship Is of the kind that
sticks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-30

Hon. Max l.. Wolf, for years recog
nized rs u most able ana conscientious
Justice Of the Peace. IL now being
strongly urged as most available can
didate for the City Treasurership OF
the Republican ticket next spring. Mr.
Wolf IL one Of the most highly re-
spected citizens Of Chicago. ana the
voters Of Chicago would esteem 1t q
pleasure and an honor to elevate him
to any municipal or other Office within
their gift.
The National tribune., 1902-12-11
Modern Business Philosophy.
(From Letters of Self Made Merchant
To His Sony

With most men duty means something
unpleasant which the other fellow ought
TO do.
| remember reading once that some fcl-
lows use language to conceal thought; but
it's been my experience that good many
more use it instead of thought.
You can trust a wOmans taste on every
thing except men; and it's mighty lucky
that she slips up there or we'd pretty nlgh
all be bachelors.
Repartee makes reading lively, but bust
ness dull.
Anything that trains a boy to think and
to think quick pays; anything that teaches
Il boy to get the answer before the other
fellows gets through biting the pencil pays.
College doesn't make fools; it develops
them. 1t doesn't make men bright; it de-
velops them.
You'll meet n good many people on the
road that you won't like, but the house
needs their business.
What you know is club for yourself,
and what you don't know is a meat Ak for
the other fellow.
| can't hand out any ready-made success
to YOU 1t would do you no good, and it
would do the house harm. There is plenty
of room at the top here, but there Is no
elevator in the building.
Whenever any one offers to let you in
on the ground floor it's a pretty safe rule
to take the elevator to the roof garden.
A fellow and his business should be
bosom friends in the Office, and sworn enc
mics out of it. A clear mind is one that
is swept clean of business at 6 O'Clock ev-
cry night and isn't opened up for it again
until after the shutters are taken down
next morning.
A man can't pick his own mother, but
he can pick his sons mother, and when he
chooses father-in-law who plays the
bucket shops, he needn't be surprised if
his own son plays the races.
Adam invented all the different ways in
which young man can make fool of
himself, and the college yell at the end of
them is just frill that doesn't change es-
sentials The hoy who does anything just
because the other fellows do it is apt to
scratch poor mans back all his life. He's
the chap that's buying wheat at 81 cents
the day before the market breaks.
The National tribune., 1902-12-11

ed at its incipiency, had been selected by
Maj.-Gen. Mcdowell himself while on
the inspection tour previously mentioned.
From a strategic point of view the selec-
ton could not have been better, as it stood
in a central position where nearly all the
Indian trails crossing from mountain range
to mountain range met. 1t stood on an ele-
vated plateau, surrounded at various dis
tances by the mountains most generally
used by the Indians of COchise for the es-
tablishment of their "rancherias," whence
they pOunced upon the unwary travellers,
miners and stockmen. But there existed
other conditions which rendered its first
garrison at least altogether inefficient for
scouting purposes.
This garrison consisted of Co. G, list
U. S. Cav, which had been reduced by
desertions at the Preside and at Whining
ton to about 30 enlisted men, from which
the necessary mechanics, teamsters, cooks
and herders had to be detailed on extra
and daily duty, much reducing the eifec-
tive contingent for military undertakings.
The carbines of this garrison were of the
old Sahrpe's pattern, to a great extent Out
of order, having been obtained at Will
mingtOn from the California volunteers re-
turning from Arizona after three years
service, without being subjected to rigid
inspection and without receiving many
much-needed repairs, for which the means