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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-04

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TAKES STAND OF ITS OWN
Civil service commission, main Of
flee where all city workers are hired
and fired <now tells aldermen it won't
answer questions, show records or
obey any orders from council.
Percy B. Coffin, E. G. Racey and
Jos. P. Geary, who are the commits
sion, issued statement yesterday sign
in gtheir names to these propositions:
Neither the city council nor any
of it's committees is possessed Of the
power to investigate the police de-
partment, the fire department, the
health department, the department Of
public works, the board of education
nor the civil service commission nor
any other department.
"That power is vested solely with
us and we will proceed to exercise it
as occasion warrants.
"The civil service commission will
not be investigated by the finance
committee, nor will its president and
secretary appear before that body, as
reported.
"The civil service commission will
itself do all the Investigating that is
to be done in the city hall in the near
future"
Finance committee by unanimous
vote Saturday moved to cal Coffin
and others to testify. The commits
sion's statement yesterday says the
financie committee move is spitework
by Aid. Merriam. Crime committee
investigators working under Merriam
crime committee spent money ITO
feast the vultures of the underworld.
Against this, it is stated, the commits
sion has not kept "a single safeblower
or burglar on it's payroll, as was done
by Aid. Merriam's committee"
ANNUCE TEACHEPS' IEAGIIE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-04

New York maximum is $4,000.
5000
EXPLAINS HOW JUDGES STAND
IN HILLSTROM CASE
Judge o. N. Hilton, counsel for Jo-
seph Hillstrom of Salt Lake City,
came through Chicago yesterday on
his way to Washington to give the
Swedish embassy evidence on the in
nocence of Hillstrom. Hilton held
conference with w. D. Haywood,
general secretary Industrial Workers
of the World, which is pushing Hill
strom's fight for freedom.
Three supreme court judges of
Utah, already on record with strong
feelings against Hillstrom, are on the
Utah pardon board of five MEMBERS -
said Hilton. when l spoke before
them for a Communication of death
sentence l saw how judges are only
human, after all, and, having once
made up their minds they cling to
their first ideas. l had not spoken
five minutes before they were all
after me in violent dissent. At one
time three of them were talking all
at once.
81 am informed that at the last.
official shooting of a condemned man
in Salt Lake the price paid. to the
creatures who fired the fatal shots
was $25 each, but they struck for
higher wages and $40 was agreed on
as the wages hereafter for the per-:
Torrance of such service. This sug-
gests that there may be organized a
new labor union to be called the
Amalgamated Executioners. Such
an organization, however, would have
a hard time affiliating with regular
organized labor"
Six arrested at WoodlaWn station
IL NJ NJ
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-04

of issuing misleading statements and
with juggling figures in an effort to
get the pension fund in bad with the
public.
The federation's statement shows
that while the yearly minimum pen
sion for teachers is $500 in New York,
the maximum is $500 in Chicago.
New York maximum is $4,000.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-04
ACCUSE TEACHERS LEAGUE
WITH FACT JUGGLING

Chicago Teachers league was hit
when F. C. Donecker, treasurer
teachers pension fund, and board of
managers of Chicago Teachers Fed
Grafton issued replies to the leagues
gas bomb of last week.
The statements accuse the league
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-04

1870
Six arrested at WoodIawn station
for playing Kelly pool in Pat Nc
Laughlin's saloon.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13
GIRL TELLS
OF ATTACK
Hit On Head BY Es-
cOrt, She Alleges;
Gets Warrant

Helen Gajewsky, Is years old. liv
ing on Riopelle-st., swore out a war
rant before Justice Stein, Thursday
morning. charging William Podaski
alias "Bill Cookie" with making a
brutal attack upon her. in Palmer
Park. last Friday night.
The girl told a pitiful story to the
judge. declaring that she had been
confined to her bed since the alleged
attack. and was not well enough to
come to court before.
She alleges that Podaski induced
her to accompany her to the park,
and that In secluded place he sud
denly struck her on the head, and
stunned her.
When she recovered consciousness
she found herself in the grasp OF her
escort and denounced him bitterly,
then tried to escape from him.
Her screams attracted two young
men, who chased Podaski away. The
girl fled to a street car. and made
her way to her home, where she col
lapsed.
She was in tears as she told her
story to the Judge. Thursday.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13
ROUNDS UP
TARDY men
Sheriff Takes Hand
When Employers
Detain Men

Sheriff Milton Oakman and Dep
uty Sherifs Pilarski and Adams
Thursday rounded up two OF the
three members OF the Thirty-first
Regiment, Michigan National Guard,
who failed to report Wednesday
evening when the regiment left for
It's annual encampment at Grayiing.
The sheriff has been unable to 10
cate the other militiaman.
One Of the men arrested by the
sberiff worked for a large automo-
bile company. The other was en-
ployed In q garage.
Both these men wanted to 20
with the regiment" said the sheriff.
They are blameless. They held
responsible positions. and their EN-.
ployers told them they could not
spare them. Between Job and en-
campment, they chose the Job. so
far a. I could learn. neither Of them
has been promised a position when
he returns. In that case, the state
will take hand In the matter, as
there 10 q law which prohibits an
employer from discharging a man
for attending the militia maneuvers."
Last year. IL men were rounded
up for failure to report.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13
JESSIE BONSTELLE PLANS
MUNICIPAL THEA TER HERE,
WITH GOOD PLAYS FOR lOC

! and It's hard work. for the longer
live. the more l. find that want to
do. and the shorter the time seems
/ In which to do It,"
All that Miss Bonstelle has to do
during her Detroit engagement Is to
play six nights and three matinees.
rehearse next weeks production,
keep up with a tremendous cores
pondence, fulfill numerous social en-
gagements and dodge others. and
act as adviser not only to play
wrights. OF whom there are thou
sands In every city. but to other
people. young men and women who
have seen her act and are firmly
convinced that all the virtues Of
every heroine that she has ever
played reside by right Of birth and
breeding In Miss Bonstelle.
II there is one thing above all
others that Miss Bonstelle hates,
it's an immoral play. She has
never forgiven David Belasco for
producing THE Easiest Way" She
doesn't like the sort Of production
whose excuse is its appeal to the
tired business man
How about the untired society
woman" she was asked.
do you know" she replied, that
women who would not be seen at
such plays In their home cities
clamor to see the vilest plays In
New York? AS soon as they get
there, they let down the bars Of re-
spectabiilty. But after all. its the
play like Little Women th&t comes
closest TO the hearts and the desires
Of the people. II encouraged me to
find that the advance sale for Little
Women in Detroit tied the record
that was made by one Of the dirti-
est shows of the season. The pub
lie found something good and whole
some In It that they liked. l heard
one man say: What's the use? We
don't get that home life any more,
such as is shown In that play But
think we might have II, II We
tried to make 1t. In that connec-
ton. may say that one critic in
Chicago said that no such home as
was shown in Little Women ever
existed"
Miss Bonstelle admits that mo-
ton pictures have cut into the regu-
lar theater BUSINESS. but she de-
clares that they can never drive
out the speaking drama.
People want to see living. breath
Ing, speaking folk on the stage"
she says. THE film can never sat
isfy them completely"
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13

long as my men do their work,
whether they are Irish. Catholic. or
anything else. they'll stay with me-
I sent to Denver for a load OF rifles
We stood guard over the property
two weeks. and then these A. p. A. 8
went away. varge had to help me
In this work. Maybe II was q hard
ship. but It could not be helped"
Next Good told of his life in Costa
Rico. There was nothing particu.
arly startling In this. From Costa
Rico he transferred his interests to
the southern states. With former
Gov. Northern. OF Georgia. he said
he opened a gold mine 10 miles out
Of Atlanta. He covered mineral ter.
ritories In Georgia, North and South
Carolina, and Alabama. he said, and
wrote reports on his finds to be
used by the United States bureau Of
mineralogy.
Sprinkled In between the various
episodes In far countries as an en-
gineer. Good told OF quieter times.
when he worked in grocery and q
hardware store. His next mining
venture. he said. was In the Dako-
tas.
Il was in Virginia City In 1876"
he said. "and on June %. OF that
year. was In Deadwood with an ex-
ploring party OF mining men. On
June 26. the day after Clusters bat
tie, We came upon the battlefield. /
insisted on burying every one OF the
soldiers"
Good said he had never laid a
hand on his wife," and denied he
ha been cruel to his chilren.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13
VIVID TALE OF
HOBO AMUCK
TOLD BY BOOMERS

When Blanche Weidman, mistress
OF finely furnished apartment of
No. IL Madison-ave.. discovered.
Wednesday night, that three OF her
roomers had staged a CORY battle In
their room. wrecking SIS worth of
chairs. beds. plaster and furnishings
and smearing the place with blood
and wreckage, she had the roomers
arrested by Patrolman Howard NC.
Nabb on charges OF disturbing the
peace.
The prisoners, James Deneen. Zeb
Muntx, and George McDonough, all
recent arrivals from New York, told
. thrilling story to Justice Gainey.
when arraigned, Thursday. They
said that q homeless "panhandler"
had stopped them, as they approach.
ed the house. and begged for lodg-
ings. They took him in.
Later, they said, he started to
fight with one OF his benefactors and
during the scuffle. extinguished
all the lights, and dived through a
window.
Theh three young men admitted
that they were fighting among them
selves when other roomers rushed
In. but they Insisted that in tho
dark, they thought they were still
battling with the tramp.
The case was adjourned for a
week for investigation.
Miss Weidman insisted that only
three men entered the room that
night. aad thinks the tramp" was a
dream.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13
18th Annual August
Saver
Sale

Think what our giant buying or
ganization' has accomplished fol
YOU! With stores in % big
cities these buyers secured an
outlet for millions of dollars
worth of the finest furniture
unsatisfactory surplus stocks
short lines-Exposition samples
the biggest snap values ever
assembled! All this NEW Fall
furniture-all this highest grac
is being closed out as we bought
and some LIZ under market va
ON CREDIT. Great crowds ar
ing this Sale-the sooner you &c
ter choice you will have. Come
omen an Old Fashioned Charge
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13
r. n. Hall eankrupt.

Richard Fl. Hall, insurance agent
living in Dearborn, has filed q petit.
ton In bankruptcy. listing his liza
bilities at $S,377.62 with no assets.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-13

JESSIE BONsTELLE. famous
} stock actress who is planning q
municipal theater for Detroit,
where good plays may be seen for
ten cents.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-09

FOR SALE: An electric toaster. w. d
Leitch, 3108 Enoch Ave, Phone 199-R
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-09
Poultry Notes
Continued from page 1922

it will soon make its own capital, and he
will have all the capital he needs. He has
only to remember that hen will multiply
herself a hundred-fold in one year, and
you can see at once that he will very soon
have more capital than he can care for.
[ shall give little Of my own expert
ence as mere amateur, to show you that
[ am not merely writing from books.
Two years ago, took eighteen hens and
one rooster and put them in pen by them
selves, and set their eggs in incubators
from the middle Of February to the 10th
Of May. l got three hundred twelve good
chicks from these settings, worth $40 as
baby chicks, or to be kept for future use
in the business.
| am not writing this as any extraor-
binary performance. 1t might easily be
beaten but at that rate it shows how ra-
pidly one can own a large stock. No bust
ness in the stock line will increase so rapid
ly and bring such quick returns at so
large percentage of increase
The young cockerels, at ten weeks of
age, can be sold as broilers, and more than
pay the feed bill and the expense Of operat-
ing the incubators. I have tried it out on
little larger scale, having few over
one hundred hens The results were still
better. They laid, from September 1, 1913,
to September 1, 1914, 1888 eggs. We
Matched 1910 chicks, sold 1912. go worth of
eggs, $189.63 worth Of chickens Of differ
ent kinds, and kept few over a hundred
Of the pullets and male birds for future
breeding.
Our feed bill for the year was less than
5000. This is a rough report, of course,
not taking into account the cost Of labor
and investments in buildings, equipments,
and operating expenses, which are not
heavy considering the amount of business
done
This report is not given as model per-
Torrance, by any means. We see how it
could have been much better
Matching by incubators requires a good
deal of experience and care. It is very
liable to be failure, unless it is carefully
done. The business is quite fascinating,
if person likes it.
Zion needs good, up-to-date poultry I
plant as source of revenue.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-09

The food value Of eggs is most important.
Nothing is better than couple Of fresh
eggs for breakfast and occasionally a fry,
or pot-pie
AS our space is limited, we must for
bear taking up many questions and phases
OF this subject. They will be considered
in future articles.
The Editor of this Department would
be glad to have suggestions or questions
from any who are interested in the poultry
business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
1IPPERS RESENT
fIBEt ON FACILITIES
md DEPTH OF PORT
I.,lousy of Rivals Respon-
.ible for Dissemination of
False Statements About
Channel, Experts Say.

..r,on ]. Hampton Moore must
h.en msnformed when he declared
a.ysrnment GOLFERS were unable to
,hia mort because OF the shallow
the Delaware River channel,
s.r,ns men said today. This report,
Ia has been circulated by Jealous
.,s rivals, and Mr.. Moore's belief
hos proved a surprise. 1t Is the
,rous opinion that the channel to
p,cbmond has sufficient depth to
~. ,he biggest collier in the Govern
~. ,orylce to come and go In absolute
ahty ,,
Sed here on her first trip is branded
.fa,true by the polot who took the ves-
.s'down the river after she had been
kadsd
"a. oort which should not be dignifed
Z reply" one shipping man said to-
iy
N. y.norts that the Delaware channel
=, noi deep enough for colliers was put
!. tircplatIon shortly after J. II. Weaver
Co.. Of this city, had obtained con-
,,4t for the shipment OF 100000 Stons OF
~ to the Pacific coast for the use of
4. NAVY Department. This concern Is
~, the lowest bidder for 100000 tons of
~, for the War Departments use in
p.nsms. It is said that the first contract
n, hava TO be Cancelled and the bid on
,~s ether withdrawn IL the coal has to
Z shipped through any other than this
pt
coAL. OPERATORS BLAMED.
Although j. II. Weaver & Co. refuse to
rsks any statement, there is rumor
4 coal circles that the agitation against
IA port of Philadelphia is largely due
4 ,he influence of some Virginia coal
gsrators,
The Virginia operators, it is said, en-
bgsa virtual monopoly OF the coal busl-
"a, part OF which has recently been
oven to the local company at a saving
4 approximately S125OOO to the Govern
nabi Rumors in Washington were cir
elsed to the effect several weeks ago
nss the coal furnished from Pennsyl-
unla mines was not up to specifications.
testimony before the House Committee
a Naval Affairs, however, proved that
d. coal was as good, If not better. than
he requirements. The New York, which
used Pennsylvania coal on her trial trip,
exceeded her contract speed by one knot.
Tho whole controversy. which started at
he time bids were being considered by
tie Government for coal for the Panama
Railroad. is now said to have been due
10 eforts to divert the contract from
lAa Philadelphia company.
PILOTS DEFEND PORT.
IN discussing the subject, ]. S. w.
HOltoh president Of the Maritime Ex-
.sange, said:
Several months ago, when j. II.
FAser & Co. contemplated the shipment
coal by colliers, they made inquiries
= 70 the depth that It was safe to load
fsises. We were assured by all that
AlVs knowledge OF river conditions that
Aa vessels could be loaded and taken to
- safely. All the vessels that have left
hefe on this contract have been taken to
Is safely, and we have the assurance
The pilots that there was not the slight
y diniculty In conducting them to the
aan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
GREAT TUNNEL AIDS TRAFFIC
ssvsn Miles of Grade Displaced in
Transcontinental Route.

s.ATTLE. Wash, Jan. 1.-THE Sno-
ssainie Pass tunnel OF the Chicago, Mil
ssakee and St Paul Railroad. which will
Il opened for traffic tomorrow, is trIfe
u tnan two miles long. 1t will dlsplace
A0sa tnan seven miles of heavy grades
y me transcontlnental route. The
saek which will be abandoned between
AssAaaie and Keechelus rises to a point
: = s.'.s y Inan 900 feet above the highest point
) le route through the tunnel.
~ opening or the tunnel for traffic
y ~ snaoie the road to discontinue the
~. the big Mallet helper engines
- nave been necessary for both
- 80. and passenger trains since the
was opened five years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
.Abominatfonalist

what did they say to your" asked
little Henry's mother after his first visit
TO the new Sunday school
THE teacher said she was glad to see
me there"
"Yes?"
"And she said she hoped 1 would come
every Sunday"
And was that all she said7'
mo: she asked me II our family be-
longed to that abominatlon Chicago
Record Herald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
Realistic Scenery

That tree was so natural that the au-
dlence thundered its applause"
81 suppose the tree responded with a
bough. kansas City Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
quite So

Some women seem TO think that being
married three or four years is sutficient
grounds for any divorce.-Louisyille Cour-
ier-Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

M E4tNl IN I--NN4I'
Head of firm discovering that his
apprentice and his young daughter
are corresponding)-We well, it's
love letters the rascal ls writing to my
daughter. and on my typewriter, too!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

CilGMtsT wANTBD-Lnrge local chemical in
dustry requires an especially Trustworthy
and onlcient man; about 10, with good tech-
nioal edurnttnn, and not less thar i've yearp'
FACTORY experiences rs we operate a valuable
secret process, this position Is only open 10
man or proven integrity ara good habits
WHO can invest s2a'O or moro In the business,
the employment go profitable that lie VIII
have the highest incentive to fidelity aud per-
nnncnce; the income will be- very satlsfnc-
tory state full particulars Of experience and
personal history. Address President, $40,
Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
ROOMS FoR RrNr

GIRARtl AVE, kpoe-Brlsht room priv. fam
ilyt suitable tof ] or refined Catholic men
seeking a good home; terms reasonable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

GOOD DRAUGHTsMAN .- State experience,
ALSO salary desired. ] OIL Ledger Cen
trail,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

eHoRr-rIA1H Ioaaa On automohlles. sdfhous
D1huclty. L01aa c.. 1aas 1Aad Title Htdz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

POWELTON, 3SO0-DesIrabie furn, vacancies
for few business people. Barring 1892 W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
FURNISHED APARTMENTS

FURNISHED APARTMENTS rooms and hatf
aud reception hall; overlooking Clark Park
neighborhood AID & Chester. Preston 2l& w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

81 RING GARDEN, t1lt-Large comfortably
furnished front room. adjoining BATH sepa-
rate beds; suitable for two gentlemen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

ARCH. .o29-2025 -Hanngsmcly furnished, in
Guiding superior table, SBi table. S'
CEDAR AVE, 1902 Desirable fur. rooms
With good table board, private. Wood. 2S33 D.
PARAMOUNT AVE. 1907 = pes. vacancies;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

SPRUCE. tt37-Onc or two comfortable rooms
furnished OF unfurniFhed reasonable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
A DOUBLE HOLIDAY.

well did you have a pleasant
Christmas?"
afterwards that had to stay whole
week from school. Gee, | had IA good
time!"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

SPRUCE, 4o29--Newly opened, very attractive
fur. rooms; ali concvhiences; Pres. 2s3S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

PINE, 5o2T-'rwo desirable rooms with board;
not n boarding house. but a home for a rev
business gentlemen; garage In rear Barring
I4h2 w. Photo dlsplayed at Led. cont
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

Observation-Disclosures rooms, running
water. private bath; owner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

I050fJYsrTEF credit, collection, on man,
exp. desr. posi- best ref. q s2I. Ledger on
AII-ARouND MECHANIC wants STEADY po-
siion with estate. do general repairs, ele.
salary, Macmillan, bllQ Iheo19ge aye
ASSISTANT hookkeeper Or clerk, knowiedge
enesi ean far. good refs 10. Lsa4. cent
a0ozEl<HaPER and accountant. eapAal4 E
fA4IH4 ehasas. dHasfeA pozition al1b spat4niz
ssae@Has hlaAsss se< J zza. Aedesf esaaa4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

'TNE, 133n.-Parlor rooms; also others bright
and cheerful; running water, corner house.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

Sweet young wife ito special CON
stable, about to go on duty)-Wen,
dear, If you won't take Tiny, will you
promise me that If you see burglar
or street fight, you won't inter-
fere?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14
Suburban
BOARDING

larH, S, 3i4-Physican desires to share ofIi''
Win reliable doctor; other vacancies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-14

SPRUCE, 2022-Desirable suite. with prisvte
bath; open fire; phone; owner.