The broad ax., 1926-02-27

the Republican candidate for sheriff on
the Deneen ticket in 1920; he had pre-
viously served four years as chief
deputy and is most favorably known
to the citizens Of this county. He told
the story Of the men Of our group who
had served with him and particularly
described the worth and character as
public servant of Col. Jas. H. John
son. Unfortunately, at this time, the
colonel is confined in ST. Luke's hos
pital, and the description Of his worth
made a deep impression upon those
aware Of this fact. The Office for
which Mr.. Laubenheimer is a candi-
date is commonly called by lawyers
the clerk of the court of the dead,
which is Of the most vital importance
to the widows and orphans in the care
full keeping Of the records which will
protect their interest He guaranteed
TO proceed along the same lines and
conduct the office on the same high
business principles as he conducted
the sheriff's office during the four
years Of his connection.
1t is to be remembered that the most
hostile unjust riot that ever occurred
in Illinois, was while Mr.. Lauben-
heimer was chief deputy sheriff; he
had entire command of the forces
which dealt with this unholy mob. His
relating Of conditions brought wildly
to the mind of his hearers the actual
service he rendered in an endeavor to
abate the riot, restore order and place
in the common jail the INSCRIPTIONS
violators Of the law. He recalled how,
when sufficient evidence had been pro-
duced, sixty cases were made out
against these violators, but when sub
mitted to the states attorney, not a
single Indictment could be had. He
urged the people to support a Deneen
ticket and guaranteed to be account
able to the citizens Of Cook county for
his stewardship at the conclusion Of his
term of office.
The next speaker introduced was
Mr. Warren B. Douglas, candidate for
reelection for representative in the
general assembly from the third sena-
atorial district. Mr. Douglas is serv-
ing his third term. He told his famous
hog story and asked the people to
return him to the assembly for a
fourth term in order to be a better
servant than he had been.
The next speaker was the candidate
for the Office Of County Judge. This
office deals with the election machin-
cry of this county; it deals with the
insane cases and other matters of vital
Importance which come before the
county court This candidate, Judge
Daniel P. Trude, was born in this
country. At his birth, he was born
under the star of warrior, and in
searching for a name. the mother
turned to Biblical history and the first
page opened told Of the story Of Da-
MEL in the lions den. The vision Of
nightly pain wrote in the mind Of the
mother that at some future time this
boy would have to battle for the rights
OF the people, and they called his name
Daniel, and wisely did the Deneen or
ganization chose this gallant young
leader to carry a new banner inscribed
with the new slogan: Il will fight a
Democrat, but I object to fighting a
Demo-Rep."
Judge Trude wildly described the
character OF his opponent and showed
that he had not been Republican long
enough for any record to have been
made; that he was a precinct captain
in the Democratic organization of Bar
ney Grogan in the old 18th ward; that
he occupied the same Office with promi-
nent Democrats and was listed in the tele-
phone directory with the same tele-
phone number; that he was admitted
to the bar in 1921; that no court rec
ord shows that he ever tried case,
even in justice court out in the coun-
try until he was made assistant states
attorney in the bipartisan combina-
ton. His chief stock in trade is hav-
ing his picture taken in advance ad-
vertisement of his present candidacy
for county judge. 1t is a question as
to whether his capacity gives him the