Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-07
LEWIS REPORTS
ON HIS CAMP IGN
Illinois Senatorial Candidate
Thanks Those Who Aided
Him Financially.

Washington, D. c., Feb. THE
most interesting contribution to the
new literature Of campaign expense
accounts is the statement fled with
the secretary Of the senate by Colonel
James Hamilton Lewis, democratic
candidate for United States senator
from Illinois.
Colonel Lewis is not content with
stating that dry statistical facts per
tanning 10 contribution and disburse-
ment as have been those candidates
striving 70 comply merely with the
letter OF the Law He goes farther
and discloses the intimate personal re-
lationships Of candidate and financial
supporters.
Mr.. Lewis accounts for the expendi-
cure 80 far in his campaign OF S4.s5O.
He says the contributions to his cam
paign amounted TO $3.50, itemised
thus.
FROM Joseph Haureddy, client, be-
ing in the contracting business, 5000.
From William L. O'Connell, from
what is known az the Dunno campaign
fund. $3.50.
(Mr. O'Connell kindly returned to
me the amount that had contributed
20 the previous campaigns OF MI
DunneJ
From friends on the Pacific coast,
among whom had lived, through II
NJ Byllesby, 81 900
a wish TO do Mr. Byllesby the jus
tice 10 say that his letter stated that
he was opposed 10 my political prin-
ciples and was for my republican oppo-
nent But that as there we're 70 be
two senators from the state OF I'LL
nOls ne desired me from Chicago. hop
ing that my vote on political questions
would be neutralized by a republican
colleague But desiring my personal
success for what he said would be
10 the interest OF Chicago and the
state. he cheerfully joined in the sub
scription)
From Edward Mccain. former in
spector OF police and his friends, re-
membering me for my professional
services IN the matter Of the litigation
OF the inspector. which was OF con
siderable notoriety in this community,
$500.
From various concerns. in all small
amounts OF from s. to S25. $500.
81 beg TO add that / have received
money through contributions from
many sources" the report adds, but
which. for reasons satisfactory TO my
self, returned. and as they were re-
turned ! therefore make no note OF
them"
Mr.. Lewis expenditures are item.
tied as follows:
Expended through newspaper adver.
tisements, in the form Of publishing
my platform, my views, speeches. as
well as paying for the advertisements
and space for different proclamations
OF the Legislators whose platform prin
ciples were put forth by them and ad
vocated By me. approximately $1,000
For er.ca' aid In getting out cler
ical matter such as announcements
letters, general literature, including
services for preparation Of press mat
ter S1.25O.
For travelling expenses and for ex
penses OF general campaigning IN be
half OF tho national ticket through
Maine and Connecticut. eastern states
and western states Including contri
buttons 10 tho general democratic cam
paign fund. 81 300
Travelling expenses through state O
Illinois. In my own campaign. and il
support Of the general ticket, includ
ing hotel accommodations and person
a accommodations. $500
Il am under obligation not yet paid
but which are 90 be paid from my owl
pocket, certain sums Of money 10
newspaper advertisements. newspape
space. and expenses for automobile
and buggies ana vehicles. kilograms
and postage In my campaign. in Welt
ing different precincts and countie
OF the state" Mr. Lewis further ex