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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20

Popular Owner of Sinissippi
Farm Announces Himself in
Race for Governor.
Chicago. April II. 1916.

Chicago. April ~. 1916.
At the state fair last September
stated publicly that II the sentiment
favorable to my candidacy, which then
existed. should continue, would at
the proper time be candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor.
According to the information which
have obtained from different parts Of
the state, this sentiment, has contin.
S us d ., ans 4 Aays decided IA become =
shall make q vigorous, statewide
campaign, but 1t will be fair cam.
paign and free from personal abuse.
The voters are entitled to know my
Views upon questions pertaining to
the administration Of the state gov.
eminent. and I shall. from time to
time. present and discuss my views
upon these questions in my public
speeches and in public statements.
w. II. Stead, Of Ottawa. former at
torney.general, will have the manage.
ment Of my campaign. and headquar.
ters will be opened In Chicago. In the
Lumber Exchange building. A com.
mittee of well.known representative
Republicans, selected regardless Of
past or present fractional alignments,
will have special charge Of my cam.
paign In Cook county.
am not, and will not be, the can.
didate Of any faction and I will take
no part In local factional contests.
either in Cook county or in any other
county.
will not be a party to any slate
ticket. As candidate, ! shall make
no promises, either express or implied.
and shall have no alliances, either d..
rect or remote, which will embarrass
the free exercise Of my best judgment
in discharging the duties of governor.
should I be nominated and elected.
FRANK O. LOWDEN.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
LOWER Gas RATES
Samuel insult Makes an Appeal
to the City Council on
the Subject.

Samuel insult, chairman Of the
board of directors Of the gas com.
pany, addressed an appeal to the coun.
Gil committee on gas, oil, and electric
light asking immediate consideration
Of the company's proposal to lower
rates in return for permission to sell
gas on heat unit instead Of the pres.
ent candle power basis.
III It Is the intention Of your com.
mittee to withhold a decision upon
the question Of a change to heat
unit standard until after the valua.
ton Of the company's property IL com
pleted," Mr.. insult says In his letter
I'VE ask that you advise us Of that
intention. ~.
I'm order to prevent delay we were
careful to propose at the outset that
the rates should not be regarded az
binding for any definite period, but
merely as a schedule to be utilized
until the valuation OF the company's
property is completed and the rates
shown to be Justified"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
Why TAXPAYERS SUFFER
City Pay Rolls Increased Eleven
Million of Dollars in Five
Years.

The number OF tax eaters on the
city payrolls increased 5,991 In five
years and the cost to the taxpayers
increased nearly eleven millions Of dol.
lars.
In 1901. the last year OF the Busse
administration, the figures were:
Number OF employees on city pay
rolls. 23.210.
Amount OF city pay rolls. $24.555. 496.
In l9l4.15. the last year OF the Har.
rison administration. the figures were:
Number Of employees on city pay
rolls, 29,201.
Amount OF city pay rolls. $35, 1855.
Increase In number OF city employees
In five years, 5.99l.
Increase In Ave years In cost to tax.
payers by increase In pay rolls. &c..
61S.039.
No wonder taxes are high.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20

Mayor Thompson Saves Money
for City by Cutting OF Ex-
perts on irrigation.

The Chicago commission on the IL.
quor problem, for which the council
recently appropriated 100000. may
not be continued.
with the close Of the council year
the commission died, and 1t will be
necessary that the mayor either re.
appoint the present members or ap
point new ones IL the commission is
to continue its investigation Of the
liquor problem in Chicago. The mayor
said the matter was undecided.
ITO fail to appoint members of the
commission would be good way to
save 100000" he asserted, laughing.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
BUDD FOR DEFENSE
President Of the Il" Lines Con.
tributes rs Memberships to
Committee on Military
Engineering.

The Chicago Elevated lines have
come to the support of preparedness
for national defense. The support
takes the form OF a contribution of
twenty-five memberships In the joint
committee on military engineering.
This organization Is made up of mem.
bers OF all OF the various engineering
societies In Chicago.
In a letter to the committee, Britton
]. Budd, president Of the elevated lines,
expressed his appreciation of the OBJ.
jects Of the organization and stated
that twenty-five men would be chosen
from among the employees Of his com.
pany to become active members.
Lectures will be given by various Of.
ficers In the regular army from time
to time. The organization intends to
be prepared to offer Its services to the
government In time of need.
~>
Francis J. Houlihan 70 one Of the
most highly respected lawyers at the
Chicago bar.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
REPUBLICAN
Committeeman

Republican National Committeeman
for 1llinois--Roy o. West.
state Central Committee.
Headquarters-Peoria and Spring.
field.
Chairman--G. Def. Kinney. Peoria.
Secretary-C. J. Doyle, Springfield.
Treasurer-B. A. Eckhart, Chicago.
Dist.
1-Adolph Marks, rs 8. State st.,
Chicago.
label Davis, 5125 Ellis Ave., Chi.
cago.
3-Harry A. Lewis, GG29 Harvard
Ave., Chicago
4-Thos. J. Finucane, 1912 8. Loomis
st.. Chicago.
MAX Levitan, 1903 Ashland Blvd,
Chicago.
6-l.eland S. Rapp, 20 8. Oakley
Blvd, Chicago.
Emil ]. wentzlaff, III N. Trumbull
Ave-, Chicago.
8-Lee A. Dunno, 1925 Wicker Park
Ave.. Chicago.
9-Medill Mccormick, 900 Lake Shore
Drive. Chicago.
10--Geo. w. Paullin, 1908 Sheridan
Road. Evanston.
Thames E. Harley, 271 Benton st.,
u Aurora.
12--Fred E. Sterling, zoos n. Main
st., Rockford.
13--Jas. p. Overholzer, Sterling.
14--Walter A. Rosenield. Rock Island.
15-Chas., II. Williamson, ,12i West
Ave-, o,iihcy. 0'@@
1C-Garrett Def. Kinney. 10 Moss
Ave.. Peoria.
17-Frank l.. Smith, Dwight.
1S-Chas. p. Hitch, Paris.
19--Henry p. Harris, Monticello.
2O-Ray N. Anderson, Pittsfield.
21--Jas. +. Mcclure. Carlinville.
22-Thos. Williamson. Edwardsville.
23-Geo. A. Brown. Brownstown.
24-Pleasant T. Chapman, Vienna.
25-Henry H. Kohn, Anna.
County Executive Committee.
Headquarters-8O1 Otis Bldg.
Chairman-David +. Matchett.
Vice Chalrman-John c. Cannon.
ecretary-William H. Weber.
Assistant Secretary-Emil J. Wentz'
laff.
Treasurer-Edward r. Litzinger.
Ward.
1-Francis p. Brady, 119 f. Goth st.
2-Martin b. Madden, 700 Tacoma
Bldg.
3--Robert r. Levy, 1859 Prairie Ave.
4--George J. Feser. 1882 Shields Ave.
edward H. Litzinger. 20 8. La
Sale st.
6-Roy o. West. 1910 First National
Bank Bldg. .s
I'll. N. Powell, 6826 Burnett Ave.
S-Walter f. Schmidt, 2O8 s. La Sale
st.
edward r. Ertsman. 1890 For
restville Ave.
10-Thomas Curran, 2023 s. Racine
Ave.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
ILLINOIS PENSIONS
Commission Created by Last
Legislature Gets Busy to
Save Them from Failing.

The Illinois pension laws commits.
sion created by the last legislature to
estimate the future costs of all exist.
ing pension funds in Illinois, to inves.
tigate the operation Of similar laws in
other states and to make recommends.
lions for emendation of existing laws
in the next general assembly, met and
began It's work.
The investigation is likely to last
for many months, and 1t Is anticipated
that important recommendations look.
ing to public economy in the admins.
tration of pension matters will result.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
UPHAM IN BIG DEMAND
Fifty-five Thousand People Have
Already Made Requests of
Him for Convention
Tickets.

Fred w. Upham, who did more than
any other one man to bring the Re.
publican convention to Chicago. has
already received fifty.hve thousand
requests for tickets of admission. Not
more than 10000 Of these applica-
lions can get results. Mr.. Upham said.
and preference will be given to the
subscribers to the fund that landed
the worlds greatest political con.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
CONVENTION DELE.
GATES
DELEGATES at LARGE.

Delegates at Large.
Medill Mccormick.
william b. Mckinley.
william A. Rodenberg.
william J. Calhoun.
Roy o. West.
Isaac N. Evans.
Garrett Def. Kinney.
william Hale Thompson.
Chicago Districts.
MARTIN B. Madden, T.
George F. Harding, T.
2--Morton d. Hull, d.
Charles H. Sergel.a
3--Charles 8. Deneen, d.
william H. Weber, d.
4-David e. Shanahan, d.
J. J. Elias, T.
civilian J. Cooke, T.
August w. Miller, T.
6--John Siman."
Matthias Wengler, d.
7-william Busse, d.
A. H. Severinghaus, T.
S-Christopher Manner, T.
Edward I. williams, d.
Erred W. Upham. d.
William Wrigley, Jr., T.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Outline of the State Declaration
Announced by the Party
Leaders at Springfield.

Republican leaders In session at
Springfield announced that the state
platform would demand:
/. Preparedness. adequate and I'M
mediate, with special emphasis on a
strong navy.
2. A tariff commission.
8. A constitutional convention for
Illinois.
4. Restoration to Chicago of home
rule for Its local public utilities.
8. An executive budget.
6. Revision and simplification of
the state primary and election laws.
Z. The adoption OF the proposed tax
amendment.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
PRAISE CHICAGO Il"
Gets Honorable Mention from the
American Museum of Safety
at New York.

New York, Jan. 22.-The American
Museum Of Safety announced today
that It had awarded to the Union
Traction Company Of Anderson. Ind,
the Anthony N. Brady memorial med
ais for the best record In accident
prevention during 1915. The Chicago
Elevated Railroads received honor.
able mention.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
binders and the formation Of WON.
ems auxiliary.
c;owAx.s@7sss
FOR CONGRESS
Popular and Able Republican
Much Talked of for Seat in
National House of Repre-
sentatives.

John Gowan.StObo, whose friends
are legion, and who Ia one Of the most
widely known expert accountants In
the United States, Ia talked OF for
Congress by his friends. He Is a bril-.
liant orator and Is one Of the best
posted men on national affairs In I'LL
nois.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
Sub Committee of National Com
mittee in Charge of Arrange
ments for Republican
Convention.

The subcommittee on arrangements
Is composed Of Mr.. Hilles, New York,
chairman; Fred w. Estabro0k, New
Hampshire; James p. Goodrich, Indi.
ana; Ralph Williams, Oregon; Frank.
lin Murphy, New Jersey; Alvah H.
Martin, Virginia; Thomas F. Med.
ringhaus, Missouri; Charles B. War.
rem. Michigan; John T. Adams, Iowa;
Fred Stanley, Kansas; T.. G. Duncan,
North Carolina. and George r. Shell
don, New York.
Hiram Coombs. the well known real
estate expert. 10 highly respected By
oil who know him. He 10 Q splendid
Judge Of values and property entrust.
Cd to his care always shows good re-
suits.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
THE CHICAGO EAGLE.

vention" for Chicago when Mr.. UP.
ham and his local, committee we're
fighting for subscriptions last winter.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-20
DEMAND EXPORT DUTY
American Consumers Are Being
Robbed to Make Export
ers Rich.

With abundance Of everything In
this country the price of living and Of
manufactured articles from paper to
The reason for this Ia the fact that the
foreign markets are ready to take all
they can get In the United States at
much higher prices than are now pre-
vailing in our domestic market.
A big export duty ID the only thing
that will protect Americans.
Judge Harry p. Dolau has made .
good record In the Municipal Court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
KILLED WHEN TORNADO
 HITS ESTATES


 Kansas City, Mo- April 2O--Eleven persons were reported dead today and scores injured. several seriously, in a series of tornadoes which swept through the central portions of East ern Kansas and western Missouri last night. Property damage is believed to be heavy, although accurate inform ation was unavailable early today be- cause of disabled telegraph and tele- phone service.
 The storm areas centered north, of Wilson county in Kansas across the Missouri line into the border coun- ties.
 Among the reported dead are: Ruth Fairbanks, seven; , pr. c. D. Bowen, of Appleton City, Mo-; Elmer Packard, of Enterprise, Kas., killed while tryin g to outrun the storm, automobile over turned. Six persons are reported dead and about 50 injured in Slower, Morgan county, Mo.
 A special train was sent from El- don, Mo-. to the relief of the stricken populace of Stover Among other damage the railway station is said to have been blown across the track, blocking traffic.
 The storm is also supposed to have struck near Jefferson City and Cali fornia, Mo. Clean. six miles north of E1don, was in the path of the storm and there are reports of many in- 5uries there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
NY. LEGISLATURE
 ADJOURNS AFTER IA BUSY SESSION

Albany, N. Y, April 20-Passage of preparedness legislation and of ffnan- ciaf reform measures have marked the session of the legislature which closes today.
 The usual wide variety of legisla tive subjects was pretty thoroughly covered in more than 3,100 measures considered, but an exceptionally large number of bills failed of enactment.
 The preparedness measures which were successful provide for the adOp- tiorl of a plan for physical and mil itary training in the public schools, the appropriation of $5O0,O00 for emer- gency purposes of the national guard or for the mobilization of the entire
 militia for field exercises this summer and the enactment of recommends tfons of the adjutant generals office designed to increase the personnel and efficiency of the state troops.
 Gov. Whitmans recommendations received only partial recognition. His nominations to public office were all confirmed but his recommendations that the board of port wardens and the department of fiscal supervisors of state charities be abolished and the state nautical school turned over to the federal government were defeated.
 Virtually all of the proposed consti- tutional amendments defeated at the polls last year were considered either in committee or in open session. The only important ones that received ap- prova1 were the proposals to provide for woman suffrage and to give com stitutional sanction to legislative bud gets
 Sources of indirect revenue were in creased by the continuing of the 25 per cent. liquor license, surtax and by Amendment to the inheritance, secured debt and corporation tax laws. No taxes were levied on motion picture films which also were made subject to state censorship.
 Numerous amendments to the labor laws wereN enacted. One which was fought vigorously would give the state industrial commission wider latitude in construing the industrial code and also would permit women under re- strictions to work an additional num- Der of hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
 DIED.

this city, Thursday April %. 1916, Minnie [. Berk1ey, wife OfAGeorge Sc1lna1tt, aged 36 years.
 BEfends-are invited44oe attend the fnnepaI from the residence of her parents, HEr. and Mrs Fred Beri- an1f, No. sa3O Maplewood avenue on Saturday,, April 22, at 2:30 p. m. Inferment at Mt-. Grove cemetery. AutURnObffe scoytege.
 dn this catys April t1e i. 1016, Patrick Mullins, aged 73 years. month. g days.
 Friends are invited to- attend the funeral from his late residence, 3ss NH Hill ayeuus onaSaturday. April 21s at 2:15 D. rn., and from St Charles church at D. m. Solemn high mass at St. Charles church Monday, April. 24. at s:3o a. m. In- torment St. NfanhaeFs cemetery. U 20 be E0NREEMTE-Ln this city, Wednes- day, April 19. 10 16, Napoleon Com nnetts, aged 64 yeara
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. E71 Howard avenue on Friday, April 21st at e:30 a, m., and from St. Anthony's church at 10 o'clock. Burial at St. MichaePs cemetery. The requiem mass will be announce 53 cd at a later date.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
ON WAY TO TESTIFY
 AS MATERIAL WITNESS,
 LOMBARDI COLLAPSES


 On the way to the city court to ap- pear as a material witness in the case of Francesca Minniti, aged 64, 753 Pembroke street, who murderously as- saulted him a month ago. Bartholrneo Lombardi, age s5, of East avenue, collapsed in the corridor of city court this morning. He was taken seriously i'll as the result of poisonous infec- ton caused by a bullet.
 Lombardi was taken Ito Bridgeport hospital in the emergency hospital ambulance. He is in a serious condi- ton. In city court the case of his as- sailant, charged with assault with i'm tent to kill, was continued until May 13. Bonds were fixed at $5,00O. The assault occurred after card game in saloon near Hamilton and Pembroke streets. Lombardi refused to loan Minnitti money and he was assaulted.
 Lombardi is wanted by the police of Poughkeepsie. N Y., on a, charge Of assault with intent to kill. After he testides he will be turned over to the authorities of Poughkeeps1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
ACQUISITIONS FOR
 FANOY HOLDUP TEAM.

Hartford, April 2o--Governor Mar GUS H. HoIconnb has signed requisi- fiorls on the governor of New York fol the delivery of Tony Lorenzo and Pas- qua Stroscto, under arrest in White Plains, to the Connecticut auth critics. The couple, with a third man wh Q has not been caught are charged with robbery committed in Stamford, Nov. 30, 1915.
 It is said that the three learned that a Hebrew woman of Stamford d had $7so which she kept in her stock ing. Pasqua Stroscio, who is a woTn- an, ordered a sl1trtwaist from the wn- man, and called with her men friends for Q. fitting. She admired the waist then suddenly stuffed it into the wo- mans mouth, while her men friends robbed the bank. All three escap- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
New Haven Road Asks
 To Fill Under Trestle

Old Lyme. Conn, April 2o.-Notices have been received by the town off ciaIs of a public hearing which will be held in the United States engineers office in New London on May IT? on an application by the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad for per mission to replace by a solid fill the present trest1e carrying it's tracks across Lieutenant river in this town and provide a. new channel for the said river, 50 feet wide and six feet deep at mean low water, beginning at a point about 25o feet northerly of the trestle and extending westerly parallel with the railroad trains to the Connec- ticut river.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
OLDEST SCHOOL TEACHER
 IN CHICAGO IS DEAD

Chicago. April 2o-Miss Harriet WincheIl. Chicago's oldest school teacher. died of heart disease last night while seated in her automobile in front of her home here. Miss Win chell. who was 70 years old, started teaching when 19 and served in Chi- cago schools continuously since that time. Forty-four of her 51 years ser- vice were spent as principal of the Samuel J. Tilden school in which she always taught. It is estimated that 75.000 children received their early instruction under her direct supervise ion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Henry Ford Leading
 Tn Nebraska Ballot

Omaha. Neb.. April 2OLLatest re- turns from Tuesdays preferential primary have increased the lead given by early reports to Henry Ford of De- troit, for the Republican nomination for President, and indicate the re- nomination of Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock on the Democratic Sena- torial ticket by a majority of two to one over his opponent, Igpatius J. Dunn, of Omaha.
 William j.. Bryan, former secretary of state, candidate for de1egate-at- large to the Democratic national con- vention, is running sixth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Bag or case for Easter trip.
and the House of Kuppenheimer.

Ready Friday morning. splendid stout bags to carry everything needed on the trip over the holiday. steeLframe bags with leather lining and stout cow hide solid sewedon leather corners, strong brass lock and bolts
 Deep-cut style, rich brown black sizes Is to is inch-$6. E Twenty four inch suit7cases of stout eowhide with steelframe and leather lining-$5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Shoes. Sir ]?

Like stuffy McInnis we get en whether they're high or low
 And we re ready to pass lem you may have your share.
 Extra-value new dark tan English-style of regular height broad heel blind eyelets, fine looks-$4.
 Dark tan English with rubber sole and hee Smooth as polished Remington rifle barrel--$5
 Butcher oxford of dark Vici broad toe easy last soft and comfortable but footgripping and restful
 New Englshtype oxfords of black Vici, full of snap, -$4s
 Butchers of black calfslin with medium high toe$
 Ground Gripper oxfords, help wonderfully in making walking easy with falling arches black kangaroo and tan calfskin,-$550.
 NearF door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
PUBLIC LAND OIL REPORTS.

Washington, April so-rhe Senate public lands committee had before it today for it's information a cc1nmpni- cation from Secretary Lane in which he estimates the petroleum contents of the public domain at 750. 900, 900 barrels The area of ofI-bearing lands in public ownership is placed at approximately S,00o.oO0 acres.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
BRYAN SUDDENLY CALLED
 ON ERRAND TO CAPITAL

New Orleans. April 2o.-WilliaHn J, Bryan, who was bo have delivered an address before the Southern Confer ence for EdueatIon and Industry here today, telegraphed last night that he would not be able to fill the engage rnent because his presence was re- quired in Washington.
 Mfr, Bryan's telegram. which came from Terre ITaute, Ind, gave He fur taaer reason as to his sudden change of plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Little folks
 hats too.

Fresh from loving fingers of some of folks, little hats for little folks ready Friday morning
 Graceful affairs of straw and ribbon and flowers. '
 Clever examples of the Spring styles for grownups- but adapted and made more-beautiful for children.
 Beneath such hats smiles will be happier than ever- $2 and more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Soft fine cape washable gloves- S1.15!

Reasonably that supply of these unusual gloves will last till Easter But Friday seekers will surely find
 Cape of soft firm texture. Tanned they have spe- cia suppleness Out they fit smoothly and handsomely.
 Delicate ivory and sand shades-and not affected by unavoidable soil of wearng for they may be washed with injury if instructions followed, $115
 Chdrers cape gloves in the tiny sizes, and in light pretty shades with embroidered backs-and washable tool $1.1O
 Pretty new silk gloves for children tan white gray and biscuit shades5Oc touter chamoisette gloves children gray and white washab1e,-5Oc,
 Centera aisle, e,rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Lovely new stockings
 just arrived.
Second noor.

Right on the dot lot of beauties hurrying for Easter wear!
 Splendid silk entirely new fancy patterns. Crcu- lar stripes of white contrased with blue back Black white checks Champagne or black contrasted with pink in boot patternsl And aldozen other $1.5O Fiber silk of white black with spliced heel and double sole; have much luster;-5Oc. Fine black sle finish deep cleaning black -50c.
 sboot with top and foot oflisle give special service have sken efectwhite and all the lovely colors of Spring,-5Oc.
 Fine silk shaped and ribbed stockings for girls white or black,-$1
 For babies, pure white ribbed silk,-75c.
 I4efa aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
A. s. AAEBRosE MAY
 BUILD EAsToN HOTEL

Ambrose, of 1416 Fairfield avenue, formerly president of the Ambrose Co.,, of tlnis city, will erect a large ho- ted on the George Tesiny property in Easton. No plans have been drawn but the idea embraces the build4ne of a summer hotel,