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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23
IN The LEGISLATURE
Work Of illinois Lawmaking Body

a costly undertaking for the city hall
crowd. If the Supreme court refuses
to interfere, the Democrats declare
they will carry their fight into the
coming legislature which opens one
week from next Wednesday.
Chicago Democrats in both houses
plan to vote solidly against every
piece of legislation the Lundin-
ministration annex want. They will
ask the downstate democrats in the
next legislature to join them in this
resolve.
Charles Appel, father of Lila Lee,
motion picture star, and manager of
the North Sic Turner Hall, was ap-
pointed member of the board of
trustees of the Chicago Public Lii
brary by Mayor Thompson. The coun-
Gil confirmed the action. Mr.. Appel is
so years of age, was born in Berlin
and is a member of eighteen societies
and organizations.
On motion of Morris Eller, ward
committeeman, the goth Ward Re-
publican Club endorse Ernest Kunde
of POPS S. Halsted street for alder
man. Mr.. Kunde was a elegate to
the Constitutional Convention and is
an able and progressive citizen.
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Many persons think that Chicago's
Growing disgrace was the changing
of the name of Colorado avenue
called after an American sovereign
state-to Fifth Avenue. The other
streets in the vicinity are called Cali
fornia, Francisco, Sacramento, etc.
Edwin A Olson has been made U.
S. attorney for Chicago.
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Robbers and thieves from all over
the country are said to be hurrying
to Chicago. Here's a heading from
Wednesdays Chicago Journal:
Spring Valley Bandits Are Traced to
Chicago.
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Dixon G. Williams, the well known
manufacturer, who is a Democratic
orator with a national reputation,
would make a good mayor Of Chicago
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

titling the recipient to have them
set in horseshoe, symbolic of the
Sergeant's career in the cavalry
The gift bore the card of the Mount
ed Police association, the Ex-Cavalry-
mems Police association and the
North Shore Riding academy, and
was rendered as a Christmas remem-
brance in appreciation of Sergt. Mey-
ers' jealous work as director in all
three organizations.
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Alderman John A. Richert is to
be ditched in the February primary.
He deserves the job at that because
of his faithful work Alderman Tim
othy J. Hogan will continue to repre-
sent the ward that he and Richert
now represent.
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The council finance committee,
which began work on the municipal
budget with a firm resolve to pass it
by Jan. Is ito keep it out of the
mayoralty campaign" now has de-
cided to delay action until late in
February or early in March ''to keep
it out of the aldermanic campaign"
Headlines from the dailies: Dec
19-Herald-E Examiner: 100000 II. S.
Mint Robbers Headed for Chicago
Dec. 19-Daily News: Policeman
Slain Battling Bandits. Dec. 19-
Journal: Watch Here for Mint Ban
dts; and SO forth and so on. Can
it be possible that the Crime Com
mission has quit working for Fitz?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Another friendly newspaper writer
says that Lundin is against Fitz-
morris. AS many antiLundin Repub-
licans are against Fitz what keeps
him on the job?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23
COUNTY OFFICES
Items of Interest Concerning Men
and easures in the
County Building

ment after he discovered that the
Republican members had previously
caucused on the proposition.
The president was all ready with
message vetoing the reappointment
of Hayden N. Bell, attorney for the
board, but before he had a chance
to submit it the commissioners re-
considered their action regarding Bell
and referred the matter to the finance
committee. Joseph ID. Salkeld, po-
litical editor of the Chicago Journal,
was appointed a civil service commits j.
sioner in place of James M. Wha-
len, recently elected a trustee of the
Jsanitary district. The place pays
$4,000 year.
Patrick A. Nash is growing in pop
ularity as Democratic candidate for
Mayor.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

chief of police. Why doesn't the
Mayor appoint one?"
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Irene Castle, the dancer and movie
star and a chauffeur for lady whose
guest Mrs. Castle is, were hailed into
court because the car was parked for
five minutes over time in front of the
Sherman House.
At the same time the City Hall pet
was parked all afternoon on Wash
ington street The mounted police
have given this fellow "slip" after
''slip" to appear in court. He boasts
of his influence; pays no attention to
the slip" and threatens the police
with loss of their jobs.
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Fitzmorris has never backed his
men up in this matter. Why?
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We do not refer to other violations
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

The City Hall pet whose National
Phaeton car has been a monument to
poor police traffic service, is still
parked nearly every afternoon on
Washington street between La Sale
and Wells streets.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

The question of whether out of
town judges shall continue to be paid
out of marriage court funds has been
reopened by the County Board of
Commissioners coincidentally with
the '1 cent" fine imposed upon William
Dunn in connection with his suit to
restrain Sheriff Peters from paying
these salaries, it was learned yester-
day. Were going to have the situa-
tion ironed out" Commissioner
Charles N. Goodnow said. Sheriff
Peters doesn't propose to be the goat
for constant attacks such as those of
which he has been the object"
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The Deneen Republicans have pow
erful and popular mayoralty timber
in Isaac N. Powell.
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Congressman A. J. SABBATH was vim
dicated by Congress and the contest
against his seat dismissed.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Monday, December IL, it was parked
at the southwest corner of Wells and
Washington for four hours, within %
feet of a traffic cop. Saturday, De-
cember 16 it was parked all the after
non at the northwest corner of Wells
and Washington street.
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One prominent citizen said on
Wednesday of this week ''Why doesn't
the Mayor fire Fitzmorris? The City
Council appropriates money for a
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

This is pretty good. AS this para
graph is written the writer has but
to look out of the Office window to
see pet auto which has been parked
at the same curb for three hours and
a half. Where does this law breaker
get his concession?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Representative E. Church of Evan
ston is "dry" candidate for Speaker
of the House.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

One friendly reporter on the SUBJ
ject of the chiefs unpopularity,
writes: ''The chiefs principal oppo-
nents are committeeman and leaders
who maintain they cannot win votes
unless the police allow concessions,
which strictly are violations of law.
These, the chiefs friends assert, he
has refused to give"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23
RA

twenty-five of the forty-two Repub-
lican members of the new Senate
have signed an agreement to stand
together for control of the Republican
caucus, according to Senator Clarence
Buck of Monmouth, down-state lead
er of the Mccormick faction.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Senator Otis Glenn of Murphysboro
was selected as this groups candi-
date for chairman of the caucus,
which will be held in Springfield on
January 9
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23
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Edwin A Olson has been made U.
S. attorney for Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Several candidates for president
pro tenn, are in the offing, following
the report that Senator Jewell will
not seek reelection to this post.
Among those prominently mentioned
are Senators Barr, Turnbaugh, Bar
Bour and Essington.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Growing Demand On the Mayor for the
Appointment OF Some One Else AS
Chief of Police

gives them an audience, and then re-
jects their requests with as much
force as if they were complete
strangers.
Fitzm morris newspaper boosters
say that Fitz has reduced crime, espe-
cially payroll robberies. This would
be interesting if true, but as it is not
true it is even more interesting.
One friendly reporter on the sub
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

James Paddock, for many years
clerk of the Senate, will seek his old
job, which was taken away from him
two years ago by A. c. Murray. Mr.
Murray also is understood to be seek
ing reelection.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

We do not refer to other violations
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Dixon c. Williams, the well known
manufacturer, who is a Democratic
orator with national reputation,
would make a good mayor of Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

Robbers and thieves from all over
the country are said to be hurrying
to Chicago. Here's a heading from
Wednesdays Chicago Journal:
Spring Valley Bandits Are Traced to
Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

There is a general demand for the
removal of Fitzmorris from the city
payroll as Chief of Police
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
Nick Carter Loses
In Final Battle
Author of Thrilling Detective
Stories Kills Self, Fear
ing Old Age.

NEW YORK, April 1sVNick Car
ter. intrepid sleuth, has lost his last
battle. For twenty years he fought
through a thousand fights with des-
peradoes. pitting his life against
theirs in war on organised viliainy.
in the pages of volumes.
But fear-fear of old age and Of
becoming a burden" on his friends
beat him, and he fired his last
shot tonight-killing himself in
stantly. I .-... -.
The body Of Frederick Van Rens-
selaer Dey was found in the Hotel
Brstzell at Nyack. Beside 1t was q
note to Deputy Police Commissioner
Faurot, telling the Inspector why
he had thus closed his career. An
other note. to Maj. Joseph. Cac-
caviajo,. a friend of years. told "how
things have gone to smash-I am
tired out and want to try the long
sleep. It Is mo sudden decision. 1
cannot stomach the thought OF
growing old and being burden"
Dey originated the Nick Carter
character, more than quarter Of a
century ago. And, for twenty years
he wrote one Nick Carter story,
10000 words, a week. Fifty Nick
Carter stories q year, 1.0eo.ooo
words a year and altogether 30
900, 900 words.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
Benson Declares Sims Was
3'Magnified Naval Attache"

manded by Admiral H. T. Mayo.
He was given the title of COM
mander of the United States naval
forces in European waters in lieu
Of any better title. but in fact was
a magnified naval attache," con-
tinues Admiral Benson.
There s absolutely no COM
parison between the position held
by Gen. Pershing in the army and
that Of Admiral Sims in the navy.
Admiral Sims was sent abroad pri-
marily to obtain information and
transmit 1t to my once. Acting on
the information thus received. ves-
sells were sent abroad for needed
service. The destroyers in Euro
pean waters were operated: Those
in British waters by the orders of
the British vice admiral at Queens
town. through Admiral Sims chief
of stan at Queenstown, Capt. Prin-
gle. N. S. NJ. those operating in
French waters and from French
bases were under orders OF Vice
Admiral Wilson at Brest. and bat
tleships in the North Sea. under
Admiral Rodman. were acting under
CorfiTaed on Page Too.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
Big Crime School
Preys on Gotham
Captive Reveals How Gang
Tutors Crooks and Loots
City Scientifically.

NEW YORK. April z5.-Police are
convinced that New York has been
at war for months with school
of crime which is operating on a
scale of organized thoroughness un-
known in the city's history.
With establishment, the old timers
in the police department listened
to a story of crime. organized with
card index that marked off the
city into districts, each in charge
of a lieutenant who directed his
criminals-told by Herbert G. Sla-
berry. captain of the United States
transport Benneton Grange during
the war and afterwards skipper of
a Shipping Board vessel.
Slabery was caught while robbing
cigar store. under direction Of
the city crime chief"-his first Job
after receiving a course Of instruc-
tion.
Slabery, the police say. while
wandering the streets of New York
looking for work. was approached
by a stranger and promised easy
pickings" il he would take a few
lessons.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
new WORLD War LOOMS
and us. WILL BE DRAGGED
IN, LLOYD GEORGE WARNS
Poincare Urges
Firm Measures

Paris, April 2s. Premier
Poincare is anxious for a
chance to convince the allies
that firm measures must be
used on Germany to inforce
separations payments. Whereas
Poincare formerly declared he
was absolutely opposed to a
meeting of the supreme coun-
ell during the Genoa confer
ence, IL Is learned authorita-
lively that he now believes that
France should have a chance to
explain her position in the near
future. He fsvo-s a meeting at
Paris before May 6. OF IL that is
not possible, at Genoa.
His change of mind Is be-
lieyed to have been prompted
by Lloyd Georges outspoken
opposition to the French view
point.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
LAWYER TO BRAND
EASTLAKE IN FIGHT
TO ACQUIT NURSE
Move to Fasten Murder
On Ex0nerated Hus-
band Intimated.
BITTER BATTLE ON
Counsel for Miss Knox Turns
Guns on Plan to Put Chill
dren on Stand.
BITTER BATTLE ON

MoNTRoSS. Va, April 2e.-Harry
NJ. Smith chief counsel for Miss
Sara E. Knox, nurse, charged
with the murder of Mrs. Margaret
l.. Eastlake, sprung a surprise in
a crowded court room today by in
timating his purpose to attempt
again to shift the crime to the
shoulders of the husband, Roger
D. Eastlake, who was acquitted.
That he trial will cause bitter
clashes between rival lawyers, was
shown from the start. There was
clash between Commonwealth's
Attorney Mayo and Attorney Harry
NJ. Smith over permitting witnesses
who had not been summoned to re-
main in the court room.
In his opening statement 10 the
Jury. Commonwealth's Attorney
Mayo pictured the killing of Mrs
Eastlake. He concluded by saying
81 expect to prove that the murSer
of Mrs. Eastlake by Miss Knox Nbas
deliberate. She came all the way
here from Ocean City, N J.. with
murder in her heart. Within one
minute after Eastlake had left his
home. Miss Knox was inside. With
in two minutes Mrss Eastlake had
been butchered."
Clash Over Children.
Once during his address to the
jury Mr.. Mayo was interrupted by
Attorney Smith. II was when he
referred to Miss Knox talking to
the Eastlake children, Roger D.. jr..
8 years old, and Margaret, 6 years
old.
care you going to put those lit
tie children on the stand?" inquired
Attorney Smith.
'T am going to prove everything
I say" was the answer OF Attorney
Mayo.
Attorney Smith in his opening
address for the defense said: II
am entirely at the mercy of the
Commonwealth attorney in this case
as regards to witnesses he intends
ranfsnnrd Dn1n DfnS
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
MAJORSEIIP OFFERED WATTS
TO KEEP SILENCE, Is CHARGE
Representative Alleges Move Was Made to
"Buy Off" Investigator.

Secretary of War Weeks Attorney General Daughey
Capitol yesterday and told Republican members of the House
Rules Committee that the proposed Congressional investigation of
would inadvisab They expressed
that such investigation would disclose information of value
persons involved in the frauds
Woodruff of Michigan and Representative John
of South Dakota Republican former service who
demanding the investigation notice that they would
tnue for action The Republican members of the
will again today and probably decide the fate of the
resolution providing for the inquiry.
Johnson charged in the House that had been made
buy off" W. o. Watts with majors commission in the
lar Watts dismissed agent of the Department of
Justice several days for furnishing information to Johnson
concerning frauds.
81 reliably informed and believe be true, that Mr.
Watts offered commission of major in the regular
he would withdraw his objection certain frauds John
said He refused and discharged from the
through the efforts of Mr. Woodruff myself
position the Department of Justice believe that the Attorney
General was very iIl-advised in dismssng him."
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27

Rear Admiral william S. Sims
was only a 'magnified naval at
tache" of the United States En-
bassy in London during the war, ac-
cording to Rear Admiral w. S. Ben
son. retired, who states that Ad-
miral Sims was under his direct
command throughout the war. Ad-
miral Benson made the statement
in letter to the Lowell. Mass,
Citizen, replying to an edi-
torial that newspaper printed on
the subject of Admiral Sims.
"As a matter of fact. Admiral
Sims was a subordinate. acting d.
rectly under my orders during the
whole time, and was not responsible
except in an Indirect way, either
for the strategy or the operations
of any naval forces. The naval
forces in. Eufope were a part Of
the United States feet under the d.
rect command OF Admiral H. T.
Mayo. In other words, Admiral
Sims was the naval representative
of my ONCE in European waters.
and he was not only acting under
my orders. but was considered to
be a part, OF our naval forces COM
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
CHARGES LINCOLN
MOTOR co. COUCED
U.S.. GOVERNMENT
Department of Justice
Reports Huge Profits
In War Contracts.
TOTAL 700 PER CENT
Tells of s50O,000 Office Build.
ing, 100000 Salaries, and
Other High Costs.

Copies of the memorandum re-
lating to the governments $1,000
900 claim against the Lincoln Mo-
tor Company. of Detroit, for al
legged overpayments on war con-
tracts, came to light yesterday. The
memorand has been placed in
the hands of the Department of
Justice by the War Department au-
ditors. The case is one of the out
standing issues in the demand of
Representatives johnson and Wood
run for a Congressional investiga-
tion of war contracts.
Here are some of the charges
S1nsalns9 s1m: in the official msmoran-
Thatthe Lincoln Company erect
ed the finest automobile factory in
the United States at government
expense. without the governmen mt
being consulted or advised with in
any manne= as to the character or
cost of the buildings. The build
ings which the government paid for
included a s50o.oo0 Office building
and a $40. 900 restaurant.
PROFITS of 700 Per Cent.
That the company collected a to-
tai of s45.065,6s3.19 for its war
work, which was sufficient to re-
imburse it for the entire cost of
its plant and leave a net p=oft of
s5.2s5. 900.
That the profits of the company
on its war contracts amounted to
700 per cent Of the money invested
by the company.
That between January. 1920, and
November, 1921. the company lost
assets worth s2o.o0o.o00 and was
placed in the hands of a receiver.
That the government reimbursed
the company for plant and p-oduc-
ton costs without an audit being
made to establish the accuracy of
the claims.
That in 1918 Henry and wilfred
Leland each received salaries of
100000; William T. Nash, secre-
tary and treasurer, was paid s27.-
400, and Leroy T. Williams, $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
Teacher Salary
Increases Get
ConmitteeO.K.
Capper Bill to Go Before
Senate; All School En-
ployes Benefit.

The Capper bill providing in
creases for teachers. school officers
and employees was ordered favor
ably reported to the Senate by the
District Committee yesterday.
The vote for a favorable report
was unanimous. Senator King was
not present. The committee di-
rected Senator Capper to write the
report that Is to accompany the bill
when ii is submitted to the Senate.
Senator Capper said last night that
the report would be ready before
the end of the week. He said IL
would be exceptionally strong.
The Cspper bill provides salary
increases for practically all classes
of teachers. and in addition for
school officers and employees.
The bill creates number OF
classes into which teachers ars
placed according to their standing.
In each class there are a certain
number of groups, each of which
CAL for a basic salary and regular
annual increases.
The bill provides for promotion
of teachers and principals, assistant
principals, school supervisors and
department heads are also classed
and their basic and maximum sal
aries fixed.
Basic and maximum salaries are
also provided the director and les
ser officials of the Community Gen.
ter Department.
The bill empowers the Board of
Education, on the recommendation
of the superintendent of schools,
to classify and assign all teachers,
school officers and other employees
to the salary classes in which they
are rated under the schedule.
The Board of Education is d.
rected to prescribe the rules under
which assignments to the various
classes will be made.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-27
PUBLIC UTILITIES
BODY DENIES MOVE
TO KILL BUS LINES
Fear of Monopoly by Car
Companies Alleged by
Announcement.
IS GRANTED
Rapid Transit to Run Another
Route With Terminal at
r. /. Ave. and T St.

The bus war, which threatened
between the Public Utilities Com
mission and the House District
Committee as a result of the an
nouncement recently by the former
that 1t would favor applications CT
the street car companies to operate
bus lines. has gone gliInmering in
a denial by the commission that 1t
had any idea of throttl!1.s the hus
line system.
Chairman Focht. of the House
District Committee. feared, the an
nouncement presaged a monopoly
on bus lines by the street ca COM
panies. Crushing the bus line sys-
TEN was further from the minds of
the commission than anything else.
1t said. Its only desire. the COM
mission said. is to give the people
better service. and II feels a finan-
cially strong company can do this
better than one that has not. so
much money at its disposal.
Public Necessity Is Keynote.
The Public Utilities Commission
will grant bus line permits when
ever public necessity and conven-
ience can be shown to require such
service. =
In the future preference will be
given the existing agencies in ac-
quiring permits to run buses over
specific routes.
These were the policies that were
adopted yesterday by the commits
sion, and it Is expected Walter C.
Allen. secretary to the commission,
will make them public officially to-
day.
The commission reafirmed its po-
sition in regard to allowing the
Washington Rapid Transit Com
pany to run a bus line from North
Capitol street and Rhode Island
avenue to Potomac Park ami 10
Eighth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. A permit was
granted the company last year.
Terminal Is Changed.
The decision. however, changes
the terminal from Rhode Island
avenue and North Capitol street 20
Rhode Island avenue and T street
northwest, which is a block and a
half west of the terminal first set.
The company will be given until
May is to put the line in operation.
oficials have stated that thei.. cars
will be -eady to run May Z.
Bus stands on Twelfth street
northwest. between C and D streets,
will be removed to Eleventh street,
Immediately south of Pennsylvania
avenue, according to action taken
by the commission on the complaint
of the Washington-virgin Rail-
way Company. The commission
held that the change would re-