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STEINMETz. past mas
ter IN practical cleo
tricity, paused while
the other day in his
endless round OF experiments and
discussed the probable develop
ments OF the magic juice In the
immediate future.
He began his discu; sion leaning
against a table in the entrance hall
of the wonder house at Schenectady.
which is his home. He continued
it while showing his visitor the
luxuriant tropical growths. the fish
and the reptiles which he propa-
gates in his conservatory; he
brought it to a close In the private
laboratory attached to his house.
and where he does a great part
of his work as chief expert Of
the largest practical electric de-
velopment plant in America.
This laboratory contains a re-
markable set of electrical con-
trivances.
Electric switches connect it with
many OF the electrical develop
ments in the Schenectady
Is a notable electric center-as we'll
as the great works of the General
Electric Company. two or three
miles away Overhead the green
light Of mercury lamps, the yellow
light of incandescents. and the
white light of arcs-green, yellow,
and white form the electric tri-
color-glowed bravely in a vain
struggle 10 outshine the day as
he talked. while from time to time
the harsh cries of his pet parrot
broke in upon the even, lucid flow
OF his words.
Tickings, as OF clocks. came from
different parts of the room, but in
stead of clock dials the visitor saw
paper disks on which circling blood
red lines-records Of electrical per-
formances miles away-were being
drawn by mechanical pencils as the
disks slowly revolved.
Repeatedly the master Of the
place pulled a switch which turned
the Juice into one or another of his
;apparatuses. One of these, the lat
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How In Il thaa the railroads
have not taken up electric trac-
ton bcforei The answer is sim
pls-
Tho frat crop Of electrical trae-
ttcn engineers learned their pro
tession building the early trolley
roads They worked to meet the
demands OF n tra1lc that could be
handled IN single cars, running at
frequent intervals. over light rails,
and their equipment was Fneither
heavy enough nor reliable enough
70 do the steam locomotives work.
That is the reason the fast electric
line between Chicago and ST Louis.
proposed IN 1893. and other similar
early projects did not msterialize.
@Since then. however. both the
electric traction engineers and tbs
steam read managers have under
gons 3 liberal education. Forced
20 meet the situation By the way
the trolleys have cut into their
business. particularly suburban, the
steam road managers have been in
Eestigating electric traction as they
never did before. AT the same time
the electrical engineers have stud
led, as at first they did not, the
requirements OF the present steam
roads as 10 speed and reliability.
The use Of electric traction on ele-
waited and subway lines has helped
Electrical engineers now understand
thoroughly that the steam railroad
problem is not so simple as they
thought II, while the steam road
managers are convinced that cleo
trieIty can do much more than they
at first supposed.
Il should hardly say that fear
OF the scrap heap has seriously de-
layed the introduction Of electricity.
The big trunk lines will not have
to throw their steam locomotives
away. Those displaced on suburban
lines will replace old. wornout en-
gines on branch lines; thus steam
traction will be constantly driven
farther and farther from the densest
traffc-
But It will be a long time be-
fore the engines can be displaced
as fast as they wear out, and many
engines would be worn out before
It would be possible for the great
electric companies 10 build the vast
equipment necessary to general
change OF motor power were all
the big roads to decide upon Il to-
morrow. Such a decision would
swamp the construction companies
utterly; in fact, they will probably
be driven hard TO get the equip
ment out on time. even with a
gradual change, extending over a
considerable term OF years.
'It takes eight months to build
one OF the great turbine engines
with accompanying dynamo-somei
OF them to develop the equivalent
OF between 5000 and 1000 horse
power-which must be furnished by
the hundreds for the equipment OF
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est form Of mercury rectiner,
mounted on a marble Slab and
connected with switchboard Ia
beled ~2.3OO volts dangerous. is
positively uncanny in appearance.
When the current is circulating
through the vacuum maintained in
the rectifier's hollow glass interior
shaped in queer semblance of
body. arms, and legs, which half
suggest a living monster-it sends
out pale green rays lowering over
a few drops of mercury at The bot
tom Of the glass, a great binding
green spark constantly circles In
fitful activity, almost adding GER
tainty 10 the whimsical Illusion that
the thing is instinct with life and
incalculable energy and, Of truth,
so long as the current is passing
through II, there is plenty of en-
ergy in the ungainly-looking tube.
Mr.. Steinmetz did not discuss tie
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A CUM BAfyK or
TIE TYPE from WHICH
STEIRklETZ SR15 PCgQEP.
WILL BE PRODUCED ~
QUANTITIES N TIE FUTURE

nature OF electricity. nor its ulti-
mate development In the hands Of
men.
Speculation on these mattera,"
he said. rs like speculation on I'm
mortality. And what's the use in
trying . solve the unsolvable when
everybody is cIamoring for those
practical developments which will
extend the currents usefulness In
the worlds work?
DO / think we have approx
mately reached the limit of scientific
knowledge? Probably not yet Some
thing entirely new may come up any
moment, as the x-ray and radium
were discovered not SO very long
ago.
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oTENfETZ And THE MRCURY
CONVERTER = 30

HARLEs PRoTE s
STEINMETz. past mas
ter IN practical cleo
tricity. paused a while
the other day in his
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neaaz5se gazag Ghc WAsnl1aro1 TIMEs[ anasy 1ne .,

StlenmetZ, the famous eleCfriC6
expert. discusses development Il
tho lmmedi0te future. EleCfrificC
ton OF r0iIro0ds, In his judanGn
Will be CorrIgd on with ell SpgGt
until the old steam locomotive hd
been pr0CtlC0Ilu driven out G
business. This IS so big q JOt
though, fh0t even working OVgI
Tine 1t Will toRe years TO odrfu
through. Revolution 10 belVfOugf
/ BIZ fFlg, mercury rectifler.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-06-30
News Of Municipal Administration Given
: Briefly and to the Point for
Eagle Readers.
Useful Information, Interesting Facts and
Personal Gossip Tersely Told by
One Who Knows,
STOPS STREET BALL GAMES.

STOPS STREET BALL GAMES.
Baseball In the streets will he stop.
ped by the police. Games Of youthful
neighborhood mines were prohibited in
nm order to the police by Chief Col
Inns.
The chief has received complaints
from citizens who have been hit by fly.
Ing balls, and he decided that the street
Is no place for baseball.
In the police bulletin the chief or.
dered the patrOlmen to stop 1t.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-06-30

the work of the Health Department"
said Mrs. Lathrop. but on account Of
the few men whom they can employ
the inspection is not as far reaching
as 1t should be-"
The Inspection proposed by the
league win be entirely independent of
state or city authorities. Within a
few days large corps of inspectors
will be sent out
~G>
What an awful fuss the daily news
papers make over the insurance SAP.
da1s! And yet not one person in 1000 IS
affected by them. Yet the daily news
papers have nothing to say against the
Beef Trust, which robs every man,
woman and child In the community
every day.
The workingmnn and every otner
man for that matter Is entitled to pure
food and pure medicine. A government
that does not protect man and his
family In these particulars deserves 70
be overthrow. The Beef Trust must
60.
@HA
The Beef Trust II going to control
the grazing business as well as the
rest Of the cattle trade. 1t IL acQulr.
Ing title to millions OF acres Of land
In Colorado for the purpose Of rails.
Ing cattle.
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OF what use 10 the Illinois Pure
Food Law, when millions Of chickens,
turkeys and geese are kept In cold
storage within the State for years,
with their entrnils undrawn? These
Beef Trust dellcacles are said to be
esponslble for much sickness and ter.
1ble disease.
~
How many Congressman have We
who are not controlled by the Beef
Trust?
The Beef Trust II trying to stir up
war between Germany and the upi.
ted States. because the Germans win
not permit tuberculosis. cancer ana
trichina to be freely imported Into their
country.
Stop the tuberculosis Trust
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1906-06-30

u Q man Of well balanced mind,
sound judgment, honorable In his bust.
ness methods and fearless In the per,
Torrance Of duty.
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JOSEPH THEUF TR
IL honest. able and upright In all rel6
lions Of life.
ADAM ORTSElvBN
10 q citiseu Of excellent standing and
faultless record.
~
r. EMIL GAsCH
through busy ann careI vi life hos
earned the respect and good Will Of
the entire community.
HON. FRED W. UPHAM
\. progressive. enterprismg and indus
Saous. such men are always sure to
make q success In life.
40
PETER Il. OLSNN.
knows how to make friends and 70 ~.
tain them. He 10 Q man for whom al
who know him have the highest n.
pect
WILLIAM LEGNv.R
never faltsrs when once his mind 70
made up 20 to the right and the wrong
Of Q question. He 10 always on the
right aide. regardless Of all other con-
alterations o. consequences.
JAMES ]. LYNCH
10 q capable man OF anairs. honorabls
In his dealings. and assiduous In q.
tsution to his prospsrous business.
CYRIL Il. JANUS
would make Il good mayor. He Is pop.
ular ana able.
KICKHAM SCAkLAN
y useful citisen faithful to duty AMI
deserving OF the good viii Of all
HON. JOHN J. HANDElt0
has q splendid record 81 good citizen
ship. personal integrity aud 6rst-class
ability.
~
CLAYTON e. CRAFTS
10 4 man OF brains. ability and integ.
rity. and 10 respected by everybody
who enjoys bis acquaintance.
80
MATT. BENNER
70 liked most BY those who know him
best All who have had business ~
lations with him are united In bearing
testimony 10 this fact.
~
GRORGE NJ. BOYD.
deserves In On eminent degree thai
large share Of popularity and public
confidence which 10 undsniably hia
~
WILLIAM +. BLACK
70 Q man Of we'll balanced mind,
sound judgment, honorable In his busi'
ness methods and fearless In the per
Torrance Of duty.
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Chicago Health Department Objects to
Their Being Cut Up for Meat
for Food.
Beef Trust Kicks and Claims that
Only the Animals Head Should
Be Destroyed.

The Chicago Health Department
wants the whole of every lumpy-jawed
animal or of every animal suffering
from that dreadful disease destroyed.
The cattle people object and say that
IL Is only necessary to destroy the swol.
len, prs-filled head Of the critter.
In other words. they would sell the
body Of the animal to the people for
food.
The department is finding it hard
work to enforce its rule In this regard.
rs so many of the so.callcd veterinar-
ians are controlled by the Beef Trust
and they advise that the destruction Of
the head Is sufficient.
Dr. Whalen deserves credit for the
fight he is making for the public health
and should be sustained In every par.
tlcular.
Following are DR.. Whalen's orders
on the subject as announced In the
Health Department Bulletin, Dec. 10.
1906:
"'rhe department has made a new
ruling In regard to 'lumpy jaw or
electromagnetic animals. Hereafter all
animals that show. on post.mortem ex.
animation. degeneration Of the L.
sion, with cavity formation. containing
pus, will he condemned and destroyed.
Heretofore only those with gen.
eral infection were destroyed"
The Reef Trust has fought this ril.
Ing from the start and Is still fight.
Ing It.
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The Beef Trust iniquity must cease.
To secure more extended food In.
spection for Chicago. six Of the prime
movers Of the Consumss' League cab.
ed upon Commissioagr Of Health VIVA.
len. They offered the services Of q
corps OF skilled inspectors. Dr. VIVA.
len agreed to cooperate with the
league.
While they declare the work they do
Ia efficient. the members Of the league
assert more men are needed.
The committee which called on DR.
whalen was composed Of the follow.
Ing: Miss Jane Adams. Mrs. Bryan
Lathrop. Cornelia De Bey, Harriet
Vnndervaart, Anna Melodies, and Pau!
Pierce.
1--WE have no complaint to make with
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MYER 4. ENRICH
10 40 good and true Q citizen 40 ever
called Chicago his home. Every duty
Of citizenship has always been faith
fully discharged by him.
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GEORGE GILLETTE
IL man whom to know IL to respect.
lie has an hOnOred name In the busi.
ness world.
JOHN +. sMULsKl.
IN q Chicag0an In the trucAt sense OF
the word. Progressive. public spirited
and active, he Possesses the best IT.
tributes OF true citizenship.
JOHN v. Clarke
maintains In all affairs OF public and
private life the highest ideals Of bon.
orablc manhood.
ALBERT N. ROSENJMjK
can refer with pride to fine record
as. well as an honOred name IN this
community.
JUSTICE JAMES G. DoOLEY.
10 q man whom Chicago 10 proud -
claim ~ one Of ito typical citizens.
THEODORE OEH1E
Ia noted for his excellent business
abilities and his faithful adherence to
high ideals Of duty.
FREDERICK G. DELANG
enjoys a widespread and well.earned
popularity.
ARBA N. WATERMAN
10 one of those men Whose pledge 10
tantamount to performance, and whom
everybody likes and respects.
JOSEPH A. O'DONNNI:L.
stands u he front rank Of Chicago's
most popular and usefui citixsns.
~
HON. JAMES Fl. ECKE IS
has the respect and good wishes Of
every one with whom he comes in con-
tact.
JAMES 8. HOPKINS
has ever been faithful to friends and
loyal to principle, fact which &C
counts for his great popularity and
the host Of friends who swear by him.
%9 I
ADAMS A. GOODRICH
can always be relied upon to DO loyal
to friends, true to principle and faith.
ful to his word, hence his friends and
admirers are legion.
~
HARRY HILDRETu
has the confidence and respect Of the
whole community.
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g. Z. BLlSA

holds an hOnOred place ainone those
who BY bis ability. industry and sound
judgment contribute to the growth and
apbuildins Of Chicago.
~
JUDGE THEODORE BRENT ANO
has . spotlsss reputation - arst class
citizen. and . capable and honorable
man Of affairs.
JUSTICE MAN EBERHAKDT
Q citizen Whose RECORD 10 one to b
proud Of, IL a man whose friends are
myriad and whose name commando -.
spect everywhere.
JAMES J. GRAY.
has never been known TO undertake
whit he could not accomplish. nor fail
to accomplish what he has undertaken.
EDWARD A. DlCKBR.
commands the confidence OF the CO.
ure business community. being con-
scientious. assiduous and painstakins
In al his transactions.
JOHN Il. OWENS
Q capable man, combining energy with
intelligence. he Is justly regarded and
respected as valuable member Of the
community.
JOSEPH MEDILL PATTERNON
never does things BY halves. 10 10
thorough In the fuihllment Of oil obi.
cations. and therefore has the respect
Of the entire community.
~
JAMES A. HOGAN
has hosts of friends who admire him
for bis manS merits and good quail
dsa
JOHN j. aEAl.Y
has made Il Y rule through life % &C.
cord fair play - well 40 to demand II
In all things. Everybody who knows
him trusts 10 well as likes him.
~9~
WALTER q. schmidt.
has the deserved reputation Of being
ono Of the most capable and reliable
men OF Affairs In Chicago
~
JUDGE ORRIN n. CARTER
maintains that widespread popularity
aud respect which 10 only gained BY Q
strong 40 we'll 40 an ssumabls pr.
souality.
SENATOR A. G. CLARK.
10 honorable and fair In all his rela.
lions with his fellow citizens, upright
rs he y capable and straightforward
GEORGE B SWIFT
10 a man vi the highest standing IN
the community; upright and Just In
all the affairs OF life and indefatiGable
In the performance Of all the duties
thereof.
SOSNAS 49, We A@NSsNN"4
In oil relations Of life never deviates
from those principles Of straightfor'
wardness and integrity which have
won him golden opinions everywhere
40
PHILIP r. BRAND
y liked b. everybody and counts biz
friends b. the hundred.
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ADOLF BERGMAN
has earned BY an honest upright life.
the good will and respect OF the en-
tire community.
~
JOHN p. McGOOjlTY
belongs to that class OF citizens who
never know failure. nor allow any OBJ
stacles to deter them In q worthy en-
tsrprise once undertaken.
ANDREW J. RYAN
Ia pleasant and genial Of manner.
obliging and faithful to his promises,
nj thapofopA rHasnsnlAv nA poopaokoH
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GEORGE H. Ll.L.

GEORGE H. LII.
man Of many exceiieit qualities. 10
brniny. reliable and always steadfast
to friends and to the line OF duty.
BON. b. A. ECkH1kT
II - considerable Of the rights Of 9th.
FRS a. he Ii lnslstent upon the main.
tenance Of his own. This Is one Of the
reasons Of his great popularity.
HON. ZlNA n CAKJ ER
belongs to that class Of citizens which
has ever contributed most to the vel.
eass and upbuilding Of Chicago.
B. N. WlEDlNGHR
y snterprising and progressive. %
we'll % capable and careful In the con.
duct Of all affairs entrusted 70 him.
hence bis snvariable success.
CHARLES II. CALLAHAN.
nsvos eorgets Q friend ~ Q promise
aud u among the most popular ciu'
ssns Of Chicago.
FRANK o. LOWDGN
brings trained intelligence. native abIl.
lty and sturdy integrity to bear In all
his relations with his fellow citizens
and In the discharge Of All his duties.
HON. FRED e. CovNE
has built up q reputation In this city
Of which any man might well feel
proud.
WILLARD N. McEWEN.
has always put truth. houOr and jus
tics before expetliency; hence the -
TEEN with which he 10 looked upon By
Oh who know him.
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EDWARD II. PETERS 4
can count his personal fries.As ~ The
hundred. q fact due - his many ed.
mable charactssistics and his unchaug.
ins, even. temperament.
JOHN G. FETZNR
holds q foremost place In the front
ranks Of the best citizens In this com.
Wupity.
GEORGE W. PAULIIN
10 deservedly popular. being uniformly
courteous aud obliging to bio fellow
citizens and always . sucklse for pro
bity and principle.
CLARENCE 8. UAREHW
has high conception OF the duties OF
citixenship and lives up to It. be u q
man whom 10 know 10 to respect
WILLIAM II. LlM.,N
10 man whose well'AHOwn ability.
and public spirit places hiqa
front ranks Of our most VI
senA
JUSTICE THEODORE c.
70 man Of untarnished reputat
Of commanding ability In the
Of his affairs.
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STILLMAN B. JAMIEaO!
active. energetic. sntsrprisins and
iic.spirited. has made q success Of .
his undertakings, and u ranked u
common consent among cur very best
citisens.
~
ROGER @. SULLIVAN
b Z public-spiritsd '6iussn who 10 20
popular % hs 10 prosperous In bis
business pursuitA
MILES kEHOE
has the experience and the army 10
make . success Of Az his undeetak.
tngs.
AZ
U. 3. SENATOR A. j. HOPKINS
has a fine record for probity and
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JUSTICE Q. J. CH,,Cr

JUSTICE Q. J. CHtScr
never neglected an opportunity 10 Do
good foe hls fellow cltissA. and in The
course Of bic career has made thou.
oands q loyal friends.
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ALDERMAN CHARl.CS v'ERNO
has earned the high regard Ut his fel.
low citisens 40 man loyal to friends
and faithful to principle.
JUSTICE JOHN RICHARDSON
10 one Of Chicngo's most ussiuI snd 70
apected citizens.
JUSTICE OLAF r. sEvE0sON
bslisvss In The golden rule aud prac-
tices Il. This u the secret Of bic pei.
sonaj popularity and success In life.
JAMES RDDDlsK
= ss0seesd and henees1 ~ ~ -
Whe0 - y known.
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DANIEL Z. RAMSAY.
has few e ials and NO suprr'OrS %
man OF sturdy integrity and uutlayginx
energy.
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JOHN G. sPRy.
In man who Invariably wins ana re-
tains the confidence and liking Of oil
who have dealings with him.
JAMES PNAhe
has b honorable. conservative and up
right methods earned . high place In
he business world and In the sstssm
aad good win Of the entire community.
A. J. HtRSChL
10 q competent anu thorough man OF
aRairS Whatever he does he does well
and thoroughly.
THOMAS N. JANIEaoN
possesses oil OF those solid aud sstima.
bic qualities which make the moAt USE
ful citiSsn.
HARRY RUBEne
70 one who makes fair play hls motto
and has Won By II.
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ABEL DAvIs
steadfast and rsliabls. u one Of those
men whoaa word 10 % good 90 bic
eond. His many friends ars . unit In
testifying 10 these good qualities Of
oia
CHARLES J. vOrlCKA
10 deservedly popular and counts his
friends BY the hundred. He II liked
by everybody who has the pleasure
Of bis acquaintance.
ISIDORE H. HIN ~
has made thorough performance OF
duty. fuinllment Of all agreements
with bis fellow men In the spirit and
the letter and exact justice In all
things the guiding principles OF bis
successful career.
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FLETCHER DORfN6
y among our most useful citisens. and
has the good will Of everybody.
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HENRY SHERMAN BOUTELL
has gained success by force o; charae
ter. industry. integrity and ability.
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JUSTICE ]. X. PRINDIvlLLE
besides being Q model citissn takes
go0d mans part In every movement
Tor the bens6t Of the city.
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EDGAR BRONSON TOLMAN
enjoys the esteem and respect Of oil
who admire the highest qualities Of
good citisenship. which In him are
fully sxemplined.
WIN. A. DOYLE
u known 10 all who have the pleasure
OF bis. acquaintance 40 Z man thor.
oushiy reliable and always ready %
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PLANS FOR NEW CITY HALL.

PHILIP STEIN
has high ideals and good conception
Of the needs Of the public.
HARRY Il. GIBBONS.
has the highest Ideals Of honorable
citizenship and 10 true to them. There
% no man In Chicago who stands high
Of In public esteem.
ROY q. wBHv
has proven BY bile successful careee
that brains. experience and integrity
form an Irresistible combs-atiou In any
line Of busineoA
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FRANCIS STUYvDeANT Pr ABODY
Q man Of keen discer'iwent: prompt
Of action, and persistent 20 we'll %
honorable In method: 10 invariably suo.
esssfuL
FRED A. BUrAu
u Q typical Chicagosn. energetic.
plucky, and invariably successful u
every walk Of life.
CHARLES H. PRESTON
n a man OF good attaimments and 81.
cellent qualities. and therefore p0pu.
lar Al well 40 successful,
GEORGE A. CARPENTER
In all walks Of life has bsen stead
fast to the old adags. and proved IT.
truth: Honesty 10 the best policy"
JOHN MGlLl.rN
Glands well In the business world.
being % popular A. he 10 prosperous.
RALPH TEMPLE
has always been ready 70 devote IN
the welfare OF the community that
bushes ability and industry which haA
contributed 70 much to his personal
success.
JUSTICE JOHN r. CAvEkLY.
Just and fair In al bis dealings, poU.
sssses the confidence aud good will Of
all who know him.
RvIDOI. Pr RRANn
ia a man whom 10 KNOW 70 TO respect
and honor.
49,
GEORGE A. I:LETTSDR.
possess oil the Attributes which men
admire and which hold their respect
and friendship. His prosperity In
business y measured only BY biz Wide.
spread popularity.
A. 8. HIBBARN
IL q man Of many merits, 4 good oiti.
zen. and general favorlte.
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ALEXANDER. H.. REV ELL
has won the high reputation which 10
enjoys by hard work and honorable
methods.
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ANDREW MATHyHNN
10 4 man OF sterling qua,itiea Of head
and heart; successful In ." his I'M
dsrtakings.
JUSTICE JAMES N. NOZZLE
deserves al the success which has dis.
tnguished bis career.
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LEO DRNxv
10 q man Of sound Judgment strength
Of purpose and great activity. He has
never failed In the performance OF bic
duties In life or the accomplishment
Of bis undertakings.
-
2 JOHN ". oMY11l.
10 deserving vi tire cOniiuence ana good
will Of the community.
49,
ANDREW ]. GRAHAM
stands well In the estimation OF hjs
fellow citizens a. a man whose word
once given 10 never broken, and who
has never been known TO 10 bask on