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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23
OBITUARY
Richard M. Hennessy.

Richard NJ. Hennessy, one of the
best known and most highly respected
of the old residents of Chicago, passed
away at his home, 1855 LOyola ave-
nue.. Mr.. Heunessy was one Of the
best known builders in the United
States and in his day constructed some
of the most famous buildings in the
country.
Mr.. Hennessy was happily married,
and his wife, Mrs. Abbie Hennessy,
survives him.
He had hosts of friends and was
prominent in social and religious or
CARNATIONS.
Mr.. Hennessy was the father of the
Rev. Robert NJ. Hennessy, John, J
Frank T. and Richard NJ. Hennessy,
Jr.
The funeral took place Friday
morning from St Ignatius church. In
terment was at Calvary.
MesEA
The Democrats are full of hope OF
electing Colonel James Hamilton
Lewis governor of Illinois.
Colonel Lewis has the solid backing
Of every faction in the Democratic
party united behind him.
He is a wonderful campaigner ant
his friends predict that he will pol
100000 Republican votes.
AuSA
Emmett Whealan Is making a splen
did record as a member of the Count.
Board of Commissioners. He is
veteran Chicago printer who stand
high with everybody in the trade an
IS a public Official is winning friend
everywhere.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23
EAGLETS.

Colonel August w. Miller, popular
clerk of the Circuit Court is making
splendid public record.
G
Judge Hickman Seaman, the able
jurist and popular orator, is often
spoken of for high political honors.
w. F. Cummings, the well known
engineer and contra ctor. has made
fine record. His work is praised all
over the country.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23
VOTE FOR MICHAEL
X. SHERIDAN
Democratic Candidate for Mem
Der of the Board of Review Is
One of the Best Men Now
Before the People.

His Public Record as a Member of the
Board of Assessors Shows His
Eminent Fitness for Board of
Review.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23
'lS

Herbert S. Mills, whose beautiful
residence in Oak Park is surrounded
by many broad acres of trees, shrub
berry and flowers, is not only public
spirited in business life, but he is go
ing to contribute to the happiness of
his fellow citizens by building an
aquarium, which will be second to
none in the country.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23

The Chicago Eagle, a newspaper
for all classes of readers, is devoted
TO National, State and Local Pol
tics; TO the publication OF Mu-
nlclpaI, State, County and San
ltary District news; to comment
baseball and sports, and TO the
publication Of General information
OF public Interest, Financial, Com.
mercial and Political.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23

Captain T. T. Barry, the popular
general manager of the Globe Mutual
Life Insurance Company of Chicago.
is one of the most popular urder-
writer's in the state, as well as a pro-
gressive citizen whose views are al
ways popular with men who love jus
tice and honesty.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23

Citizens regardless of party should
vote for Michael K. Sheridan, Dem
ocratic candidate for member of the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23

The Chicago Eagle was the only pa
per that supported the candidacy of
Robert E Burke for United States
senator. He carried Chicago and Cook
county by . large majority.
-
Chief Mooney of the city detective
bureau, is one of the ablest police
officials in the United States.
>es
Fletcher Dobyns, the popular mas
ter in chancery, is at the forefront
in every movement for the better
ment of Chicago
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23
@Ss

Otto Rice, the popular secretary and
manager OF the Quick Service Laun-
dry Company, would make a splendid
West Park commissioner. He is pub
lie spirited and popular. and has the
good wishes Of his fellow citizens
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23

Walter z. Allen, v1ce-president and
general manager of the Universal
Electric Washer Company, is one of
the most respected business men in
Chicago. He is progressive, active
and popular and is one of the young
Chicagoans who is making the city
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-10-23

Joseph F. Haas has always made
a good public record. He is a man
of the people.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
.ERECT,LOAN
|. BUILDINGS To
AID COLLEGE
p. S. DUPONT Fund Relieves
OvercrOwding of WOmen's
Institution at Newark
ARRANGED THROUGH
SCHOOL AUXILIARY

In 1914 when the Women's Collere
OF Delaware was opened "a students
were housed In Rrs'don,o Hall. the ca
paciiy OF which was for 30. and 10 was
thought that ample provision had
been made for growth. That building
has been remodcled until 10 now ac-
commodates 60. and a second dOrmi-
tory has been erected by the appro-
prialiOn OF The Legislature, which
houses 66. The gilt OF the Practice
House OF the Department OF Home
Economics added ten 10 the housing
capacity last year, making a total of
tii. Still the number enrolled Tor
the coming session has exceeded the
resources OF The College
In This emergency the Delaware
School Auxiliary Association has Of
fcred 90 e-ccl and loan 90 the College
two buildings, at a cost OF $4,000
from the Pierre =. dupont fund. each
10 house twenty-onc. 90 furnish them
90 increase The sizp OF the dInIngroom
In Residence Hall 90 seat two hundred
and TO give a prop0rtlonaie amount
FOR The lighting. heating. etc. Of .hese
huildllCs for the wear ig2q-ia2i
The Executive Committee OF the Col
legi met yesterday formally TO accept
this aid
The new buildings are now being
erected south OF Sussex Hall by the
dupont Construction Company and
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
22-MILE Line
OF WORKERS
Bethlehem Co., Outside
Plants Now Employ
10000 Men
10000 MORE IN
THE HOME PLANT

Some idea of The immensiiy OF the
Bethlehem shrphuilding Corporation.
Ltd. whose Delaware holdings arc
represented by the Harlan plant, may
be formed from the knowledge that
If an ihe corporations employees were
20 walk In single ille each one 0rcu-
nyiny three feet. the procession
would be over % miles long, repre-
seniing 10000 men. In other words.
II The Bethlehem Ship procession
started out Of the Broad Street sta
ton. Philadelphia. the drum major
would De outside Of Bellevue. Della
ware. before the last man swung out
OF The Pennsylvania station
This figure does not take In the
Bethlehem Steel Company employees at
all. Their addition would bring the
total well up over the 10000 mark.
The 10000 procession mentioned.
merely represents the rolls Of The local
Harlan plant, The SparrOw's Point
plant SparrOw's Point, Md: Redding-
ton PLAN. ReddinglOn. pa: patrero,
Alameda and Hunters Point holdings,
ont in California These plants. going
at full capacity in war times. utilized
% ways, making the group Of Beth
lehem shlpyards one slip larger than
HOG Island
Even with the Stacking down OF
peace-time work, the Bethlehem Ship
building Corporation. Ltd, Is easily
The worlds largest shipbuilding con-
Germ. During war time, Bethlehem
contributed One-quarler Of the ac-
ccpted government tonnage, It's out
put consisting NJ tankers. cargo ships,
submarines. deslrOyers. flgh ting crus-
ers and halilpships.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
NO MATERIALS
FOR CITY WORK
Sewer Construction Delay.
ed by Failure to Get Ce-
ment, Sand

street Commissioner Frank w. Pier
son reported 10 the Directors OF the
street and Sewer Department this
morling iha; he is being badly handi-
capped In the construction OF new
sewers by being unable 10 obtain ma
terials, such as cement, terra Gotta
pipe, asphalt and sand.
George n. McGovern. in behalf OF
the Clcland Heights operations, pre-
senled objections to the change OF
the tentative plans OF sewering.
which provides for one inch drop 10
100 feet Of sewer. The engineers OF
The department. because Of the nu-
merous curves in the street plan. have
decided TO cause The corporation 10
lay sewer in the Cleland Heights sec
tion with one-inch drop TO 30 fec.
OF sewer. Mr.. McGoyern said the eX-
pense would be considerably in
creased by ihie change and said his
company objected TO The added ox-
pcnso.
A communication from the Aneri-
can Street Lighting Company Informed
the department that The company hag
begun placing automatic gas ligh. Sing
clOsks on he city poles. These clocks
are wound up periodically and at a
certain time lights the gas lights.
A petition, containing A. names OF
dupont street residents. near The Bal
limOrc and Ohio bridge across ne
Brandywine, requesting the opening
and grading OF dupont street. between
Gilpin avenue and the bridgs. was
received Following the meeting the
directors made an inspection OF The
street and reserved their decision un-
90 next meeting
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
&. .O.P.
GIFTSINDEL.,
TOSIOOOONLY
Will H. Hays Policy TO BE
Followed Strictly in
Delaware
BLAINE REFUTES
BIG FUND CHARGES

Charles Warner. Republican Stale
chairman, and The Delaware Rcpub-
lien Finance Committee, today began
active work or raising funds through
out the slate with which lO carry iho
entire ticket 10 success In November
This aclon was In part the result OF
me visit here yesterday afternoon Of
Henry Lane Wilson, former Amhassa-
dor 90 Mexico, and James a.. Blaine.
lr.. grandson OF the famous Rcpub-
llcan statesman
The luncheon and meeting of the
finance committee in the duBarry
room or the Hotel dupont. yesterday
afternoon. lasted until nearly &
o'clock. and members and other Re
publican leaders from an three coun-
lies expressed themselves as de
I lighted with the exposition OF The
party's financial and campaign polio
les as enunciaied by The dsiin-
gushed visitors.
After am eloquent discourse by Mr..
] Wilson on the principles and platform
and the policies OF Warren q. Hard
Of The Rcpublican party nationally.
/ ing. nonasee for President Mr. Blaine.
/ who is an assistant 90 the treasurer
/ or the Republican National Committee
| and has charge OF collection OF funds
/ In the east. discussed In detail iha
I plans for raising money FOR the cam
/ paign
Mr. Blaine beran with the declar3-
Continued on Page SiXleenl
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
TO CELEBRATE
PILGRIMS LANDING

At meeting OF the Woman's Al
lance OF First Unitarian Church held
Yesterday afternoon psns were dis
oussed for the celebration TO be held
here in November OF the tercenlen-
sry Of the landing Of The Pilgrim
fathers. Mrs. William Il. Farmer
and Mrs. B. z. Maresn were ap-
pointed a committee on arrangements
A meeting will be held in October
IN the interests OF the Religious Edu-
cation OF the Young" The Rev.
Florence Bush will be the speaker. \
parish supper Will be served before
the address by the members OF the
Alliance. Dr. Bush Will be in Phila-
delphia holding meetings for four
days prior 20 the meeting here.
Reports Of The sale OF blankets and
other material Of the Ball Grain Com
pany used in connection with val
work. was made by Mrs. Harold Irons
and Mrs. Charles A. Trip. A second
sale is planned next month.
The next reeular meeting NJ tho AZ
lance will he held October T. at the
home Of Mrs. William A. Nrooman. JOi
Washington street
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
STEAMER RAMS
RIVER DREDGE
Panic Among Passengers
Aboard City of Chester,
En- Route to Phila.
MISS TALLEY is
PUSHED OVERHEARD

A girl was pushed overheard during
a near panic among passengers aDoal
the Wilson Line steamboat City OF
Chester. when the excursion craft
crashed into a drodge anchored on
League Island yesterday afternoon.
Barbara Talley. ij years old who
resides near Tallcyville, is the girl
who was forced overheard While
attempting tO climb through a cabin
window. she was showed by the fran
tiC throng behind her. lost her bal
ance and fell screaming into .he water.
n navy yard workman, one OF a
nLmber who surried TO the scene in
a lighter, diyed aftei her and made a
thrilling rescue by grasping her by
the coat Just as she was being swept
lnder The lighter by the tide. The
ame OF the girls rescuer was not
learned, as he modesily hurried away.
The girls mother, Mrs Hannah
Talley, and her grandmother, saw the
rescue.
So far as could be learned no per-
son suffered any injury.
The suction dredge. owned by n. l..
/ Taylor and Company, was operating
about $50 feet or OF Pier 6, al the
navy ward. Captain Iohl Emcring ~
the City OF Chester, who lives In VIII
mington, and who was not at the
wheel at the time OF he crash, ex-
planed that iho excursion boat was
sieaming north on her way from Viii
mington 20 Philadelphia, having left
this city of a O'Clock, standard time
Passengers on the upper deck saw
the steamboat approaching the dredgc,
Continued on Page S'Xiccnl
Evening journal., 1920-09-14

Democratic State and Congressional
ticket complicated by each county
caucus making nominations for the
same Office there promises 10 b. a
lively hsht 10 the Democratic State
Convention this afternoon.
Carrying the fight for Governor 10
The floor OF the open convention
may lead 10 the throwing over
board OF The rotation system IN GER
tain Democrats can put over their
scheme. The Sussex County Caucus
nominated Andrew j. Lynch. a law
Yer OF Georgetown for Governor.
Many Democrats, particularly some
upstate, do not take any too kindly
10 he Lynch candidacy and are only
looking for a chance 20 dump him.
The Kent county caucus nominated
Arley B. Nagee. a lawyer OF Dover,
for Governor The New Castle county
caucus made no nomination for
Governor.
The upshot OF 10 an, however. will
be that Mr.. Lynch viii be nominated
Tor Governor, thus upholding The rota-
tion rule.
For Congress each county made a
selection. Sussex county nominated
Mrs Eta Gray Jones, Of Brldgeville.
Kent county nominated former Sena-
tor J. r. Clements, OF Clayton. New
Castle county caucus nominated form
er senator Thomas r. GOrmlcy, OF
Wilmington. for Congress.
While politicians say Mr. Clements
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
THINKS NEW BRIDGE
WORTH A MILLION

Weather permitting, the recon-
slructed bridge across The Brandy
wine creek at Augustine that was
presented TO the county by the B. and
o. Railroad Company. will be opened
TO the public on next saturday or
SUNDAY. This structure will relieve
much OF the traffic now diverted TO
the Market street bridge by The dis
mantling OF the bridge across the
Brandy,Vine creek at Washington
street.
The old railroad bridge was placed
in order by the county engineers Of
ficc at a cost appr0Ximating s63OOO,
h. +. Shaw. a member ~ the Wash
inglon street Bridge Commission, to-
day Informed the Levy Court that In
his opilion the reconstruct ID siruci
ure was worth at least a million dol
lars 10 the city Mr.. Shaw said the
bridge had opened up 10 citizens
most delightful part OF The country
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
HARDING URGES ALL
BE FOR 'AIMERICA
FIRSTv' FOR TARIFF

be based upon any group or class
which, either by imposition or re-
moval OF duty, thinks IL will pront
Harding said.
Ne also spoke for America first.
Americans ID greet you who come
from far places. win deep gratitude
for The hoDor you have done the
cause represent. which ] believe Is
the cause Of all the people Of Amer
lea
There Is no s-Ctonallsm n the
United states. and II we all by ioler-
ance and Justice and patriotism,
sland iOgelhcr-thc North and the
South. the Elst and the Wesl-wc
VIII perpt iuaic that spirit by which
America has had her being and her
glorlcs. coming through stress and
Storm az times. but always coming
through
America Firsi.' That spirit ny
friends. Is behind our Individual citi-
zenshlp which conceives government
as being the expression Of a COM
munity Of interests and not a p3ior-
nal or aulOcrailc, or onc-man souCe
or pretended boncvolcncc. 10 Is an
absurd idea that government may be
The distributor OF magic resources.
The only resources OF government
are the resources that It's citizens
put into it.
Let us not allow those who would
Ike 10 retain the auiocr3tIc power
which the war put into their hands
10 deceive free Americans with the
dclusion that democracy painted
as a Sign over their works conceals
the fact that they have robbed us
Of true democracy They have set
up a one-man dictatorship which
C,Ntinued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
BURRIS FOUND
TO BE winner
Check-up on Official Re-
turns Gives Him l15 Lead
Over Fouracre
DISCOVER MISTAKE
IN CHRISTIANA HID

Check-up on the ofioisl returns OF
The vote cast AZ the Republican pri-
msries Saturday last evening showed
Waller s. Burris OF Bcsr Station TO
be nominated for County treasurer
and receiver OF taxes over Thomas $.
Pouracre by rs majority.
Comparison OF the official figures
as shown by the duplicate certificate
made out by the election officers
with the unofficial returns revealed
several discrepancies thst changed
the result. the unofficial figures show
ing Mr.. Fouracre to be nominated by
33 majority.
The figures were tabulated by
County Chairman Charles A. Patier-
son. Thomas pecney. secretary OF the
County Committee and Charles II.
Grantland. secretary OF the Stste
The greatest change. which swung
The nomination 10 Burris, was found
in the Fourth district, Of Christlana
hundred. The unofficial figures gave
Fouracre 40 votes in that district and
. the certificates showed he had re-
oeived p votes. A few other discrep-
ancies involving but few votes also
were found
In the city Burrls received 3iSs
votes. and 1862 in the county, a total
Of $50. Fouracre's vote was City,
l27s: county, 1851; total, 6032. Burris'
majority In ne county was 905. while
Continued on Page Sixteenl
Rims For All Cars. Automobile
Equipment Co.. Ord and French.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
WASHY MEN SET
FOR ALLENTOWN TRIP

The Allentown trip committee Of
The Washington Fire Company has
about finished iis plans. That the
nremen may enjoy a motor trip a..
Allentown on October Il will be
necessary for them 10 leave Whining
ton in time 10 arrive at Alleltown a. ?
O'Clock that date. This arrangement
will be made.
The committee has engaged the
p. r. r. band for The trip and the
company expects TO make credit
ole showing In the parade after the
convention OF the Pennsylvania
Flremens Association. They will be
The guests Of the Allen Fire Co..
during their stay with headquarters
at the American Hotel.
Sncllenburg & Co. will have a rep
rcseniative at The Washington COM
nanv's house at 8 o'clock on next
Friday evening 10 take the measure
ment. for the trousers The flremon
are 40 wear on the trip.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
WOMEN ARE FOR
"ANERICA FIRST

r AUGUSTA. Maine. Sept. II. United
Press. Maine went Republican IN
the state election yesterday by ihe
uratest plurality In It's history, tho
Repubi cans beating the Democrats by
a . 10 vote.
Latest returns show that the Re-
puhiican's plurality VII hr nearly
10000. II is the biggest plurality ever
recorded In the state. In 1896 tho
first Bryan year the Republican piu'
raliiy In Maine was $4,000
The Republicans swept the entire
state, hardly Democrat getting n.
The G. o. p, congressman, three OF
whom were seeking reelection, arc
victorious by BIG maiorlties.
Frederick II. Parkhurst, Republican
candidate for governor, had t33,8i7
votes while Bcrtrand G.. Mcintyre,
Democrat, polled 69,56S on the basis
OF the latest rturns. The nubcrna-
Continued on Page i6l
Evening journal., 1920-09-14

MARION. O.. sept. ii United prcss)
Declaring his belief that racial ques-
lions on the Pacific Coast have created
friction that must be recognized,
senator Warren c. Harding. Republi-
can candidate for President In a speech
90 California dclcaalion here today
asserted thak The nation owes u 10
the Pacific Coast states 10 stand be-
bind them in necessary measures con-
sisient wiil our national honor 90 re-
lieye them OF their difficulty.
The Senator's speech was delivered
in response 10 an address by Gov
ernor stephens OF California. who
headed the California delegation
Il do not doubt" Senator Harding
said. that Americans on the coast are
troubled In their minds about the
Oriental question as 10 Is called. That
question raises every Interpretation
OF our watchword America nrst,' for
10 involves four SETS of obligations. II
involves our obligations 90 great for
eign powers; 10 involves the obliga-
lions Of an America toward one group
of American States and their pcNlAa.
But 10 also involves The obligations
OF that group OF States 10 the nation.
There Is abundant evidence OF the
dangers which lurk In racial differ
ences. I do not say racial ineQuall-
ties. ! say racial differences. / am
ever ready 10 recognize That The civil
lizaiion OF the Orient is older Than
ours. that her peoples have their
pride as we'll as honorable traditions.
"The time has come. D." Harding said,
"when we are ceasing 10 be a food ex-
porting nation and must l00a well TO
guaranteeing that We shall be self
sustaining. Failure 10 be self sustain
ing would be a menace 10 ms In peace
as well as In war We have adequate
national and international reasons for
keeping alive our agricultural indus
tries when threatened by competition
from lands Of cheap labor or new soil
by a protective duty on our Imports
Oi food
Manchurla. South Africa. Argent "a,
Canada. Siberia. Australia and New
Zealand may menace the producer,
Harding said, with their cheaper
wheat, corn. sugar. rice, beans and
meats A fun protective tariff TO
those industries will be essential, ne
said
such a tariff developed by. a Re
publican administration, would not
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
MAINE WALLOP
ALL.
G GOPLEADERS
National Democratic Chair
man Silent Until He Gets
Further Irscr,LssEOn'
COOLIDGE WIRES
HARDING HE'S ELECTED

NEW YORK. Sept. A. United Press.
The sweeping Republican victory IN
the Maine Slate election was asiound-
ing 10 Republican national leaders. as
it was % the Democrats today
That the Stale should 30 Republi-
can by a majority OF approximately
10000 over .he former high water
mark In 1896 of IS 600 was unexpected
even by the most optimistic party
leaders, either state or national. Tho
most extrayagant prediction fore
casts made by Republican leaders did
not go over 10000, while Chairman
HAYS Of The Republican National Com
miitee, had said he would feel very
we'll satisfied II The majority should
Continued on Page Slxiecnl
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
HE'S ALSO HEARD
NEWS FROM MAINE

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Sept. H.
United PresS).-IIOmcr :. Cum
minaS, former Democratic nation
al chairman, announced here today
that he will not be a candidate for
United States Senator to oppose
senator Frank B. Brandeaee, Re
publican nominee.
Il am not a candidate for the
nomination for United States SEN
atOr," said Cummings today. ut is
not only a question OF my person
al interests and prOfeSSiOnsl en-
qagemerts preventing, but am
also advised from sources that |
cannot ignore that my health will
not permit me TO 90 through a
strenuous campaign.
II am very grateful 10 all the
mood friends who have suggested
that / be nominated but there are
pleniy OF other men in the party
who can carry the standard with
honor and success"
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
ITALIAN REDS
URGE REVOLTION

ROME. Sept ii. United Pressl.-
Executives OF tch third internaiionate
have issued a manifesto TO Italian la
borites and Socialists urgins them to
20 turn the present economic demon
straiion into a revolutionary out
break according 10 The Bernc cores
pondcnt OF the Idea Nazionale.
Following the stoppage OF two
troop trains in Northern Italy by
members OF the railway mems syndi-
cate, a baltleship and a destroyer 10
iilla, carrying landing companies, ar
rived at Genoa.
Evening journal., 1920-09-14
TROLLEY TRIED TO
GO TWO WAYS

Delaware avenue car No. p, Of the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
lion Company showing a tendency 10
travel north and east at the same time
ted up street ear traffic on Market
street this morning for nearly half an
hour. The car was moving north on
Market. When the switch out east
Eighth street was reached the front
trucks passed over all right, but the
rear truck ran east on Eighth, the
switch evidently moving after the pass
No one was injured but before The
car was pulled back most OF the car
in town were parked up and dow
Market street.