---- ESSINGTON "IN BAD" _ J HISTORY OF GREAT LAKES ~ > WITH LABOR IN s ' Hugh W,. Fisher of the comman has made the men and equipment OWN "0ME TOWN | dant's office at the Great Lases nav-- | Great Lakes more quickly avails * ; al training station, recently wrote a |for communities stricken by di The open shop fight in Streator in-- volving -- seven local unions, wilh about fiflteen hundred mene» affecled, who have been: resisting the manu-- facturer's open shop drive for from one year and eleven months up to two years and eleven months, stili continues. We, the officers and mem-- bers of the seven unions involved, bielieve that it should be made known in the diiferent parts of this state where SBenator Thurlow G,. Essington is holding meetings that he has neyv-- er shown a disposition to be ftriend-- ly to the locked out men in -- their injunciion cas<s in the Streator lock-- out and that the campaign manager which he has selectad, Mr. William H. Boys, has been the lefal adviser and directing influence for the open shoppers, American Planntrs, Anti-- Union corporations that are trying t': ;xuumlute the labor movement eator and send our people to jail, and we understand that g:tu- ton was one of the senators, on the night of (June 18th, who --agtempted to force adjournment immediately after 'midnight to prevent action on the Soderstrom --one--day--rest--in--seven bill, the optional -- state> Ansurance bill, and the woman's eight--hour bill, and that, although he was not suc-- cessfnl in that first effort after they had killed two really good amend-- ments to the insurance law, then that he voted for, a motion to adjourn by a yea and nay vote, that was de-- clared carried, which did will these three bills; that he has opposed the woman's eight hour bill ever since he bas been in the senate, ostensibly for reasons which he said _ would make the bill stronger, but hbe was always against any woman's eight-- bour bill, and: that he voted for the Military Police or Constabulary bill in the l'ut sessiqon of the legislature. Whereas, we know it was 'Senator Essington, who, under the guidance of Senator Dailey=attempted to force thru the AntiGCombination Bill -- Benate Bill No. 444--in the 524 Gen-- eral Assembly, using certain tharges then being made against the build-- ing tradesmen in Chicago as an ex-- cuse to present, without public hear-- Ing ,a bill so obnoxious in its anti-- combination features, that before the session --ended, farmers' organizations trade unions and even the Illinois manufacturers' associations were all lined up against its passage; and Whereas, he is the candidate agreed to by the BrundageO0tis M. Glenn and the Tribune faction of the Republican party that is associated with Daugherty and William J. Burns the Tribune is apparently the official organ of the so--called minute men. of the constitution in our opinion noth-- ing less than the American Facisti with Dawes as the American Musso-- lin} at its head; and, & Streator, Il!., Dee. 1, 19%24. To the Tradge Unionists of lilinois, Greetings : e _ ®* Whereas, we understand Senator. McCormick is also speaking in favor: of this last named organization, and this is the crowd that tried to 'puf over the infamous proposed new con-- stitution that would have destroyed American-- government in Iilinols and established a judicial autocracy, and Whereas, he (Essington) is also the candidate of the Citizens Com-- mittee of Chicago, which is the sub terfuge of® the disagreement three years ago, between certain portions of the building trades, is trying to drtve the opening wedge to destroy the Carpenters, Painters, etc., unions, which later wil} mean the exterm{-- nation of all of those organizations. and is the same crowd that deflated the farmers' products and their farm values that is backing him as well. What they did to the farmers, they tri:d to do:-- to the workers in every other induastry, and--there is no doubt about what they will do to them if they ever get id a place with suffi-- clent 'power to do it; and, The Independent publishes herewith a report of the action of seven trades unions of Streator which shows bhow Candidate Essington stands with or-- ganized labor in his own towni Locked Out Unionists Condemn Streator Senator and Oppose! Him for Governor of I!I. ~ Whereas, his nomination and elec-- tion will give them a powerful base of operations in this state, also that all of the labor crushers are for him as well as al} of the #oo1 pigeons ?nd strike--breaking agencies; there ore, Be It Rsolved, That we, the offi-- cers and members of the seven un-- fons locked out in the city of Strea-- tor, respectfully request the Illinois State Federation of LAbor and the officers of all labor organizations to bring this matter to the attention of all union men and women in the state of Hilinois, This proclamation was signed by the presidents and secretary of the several trade unions in Streator. (George Seiffert, 41, x Highwood, was arrested Saturday on a charge of having embezsled $600 from his em-- plover 9. A. St. Peter, Highland Park business man. TAKEN ON CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT * Only One Blonds. Robby came running home the other day in an e€cited fashion and breath-- les«ly -- exclaimed (to his _ mother; "There are four new kittens at Kem . neth's honse, mother--three brum" and the entest little blonde!" Selffert was arraigned before Jus-- tice H. C. Coulson and his bond for §$1000 was signed by a Highland Park man. His case was continued to March 1. ° ~~~ mm ced s e t Great Lakes had justified the hopes ?( its founders and friends. It had one a great deal more than that. It bad exceeded them beyond their most sanguine expectations. A mod-- est and rather little known institu tion Great Lakes had been before the war, finding its greatest satisfac-- tion in doing its work well. The dec-- laration of hostilities, however, mark-- ed the beginning of a miraculous change.. The training station was rapidly expanded until the additions of. temporary buildings extended in nearly every direction as far as the eye could reach. And now, in con-- tributing $3,000 sons of the Midwest. the flower of its young manhood, as trained sailormen of the Navy, It bhad attained ,its uitimate © achieve-- ment._. Justly it had earned the en-- viable title of "The World's Great; est Naval Training Station." The article was written by Mr. Fisher for the Chicago Good Roads Assn. magazine, and appeared in the Vebruary issue. Mr. Fisher has given the Sun per-- aiuton to reprint it. It should prove mich interest to every resident of Waukegan and Lake County. The article in full follows: THE GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING STATION (By HMHugh W. Fisher.) The place was the Great Lakes Naval Training Station; the time a summe!'s afternoon during the World War. Impressive to the point oi awe-- inspiring was the scene that greeted the eye. Forty--three thousand naval recruits, smartly uniformed in* white, stood rigidly at attention, Lieutenant Commander, John Philip Sousa, in-- ternationally famous bandmaster, in a graceful gesture raised his baton. There pealed forth from the naval band of 'a thousand pieces the sonor-- ous strains of the national anthem rendered with patriotic fervor. Arms were presented. A moment of tense silence ensued. There was a thrill of pride. And then the air was rent With tumultuous applause from the mighty concourse of spectators pres-- ent. > It will never be difficult to form a correct estimate of the value of the contribution the Great Lakes Naval Training Station-- made to the win-- ning of the war. It trained thousands of men--191,552 to be exact--to man the mvot our Navy engaged in trans ng troops to France ,keep-- ing lines of communication open, and helping to rid the seas of the subma-- rine menace. e::"nhmrthr contribu-- tion to the su 1 conduct of the . Hugh W, Fisher of the comman-- dant's office at the Great Lases nay-- al traiping station, recently wrote a very comprehensive history of the station, telling bow it was launched and giving an accurate account of its activities, especially during the wat period. It was one of the most in teresting and probably the most au thentic review ever given of the loe-- war Great Lakes aided in recruiting. assisted in promoting the' fotation of Liberty Loans, and heliped 'dovolop a high morale and spirit of 'patriotism among the people of the interior states, thus stimulating their whole hearted support of the war. -- ° s --o--- -- 'The origin of Great Lakes in itself forms a most interesting chapter in the story of its development. It was founded as the result of uncommon judgement and foresight. It took the Spanish--American War to demon-- strate that the great Midwest fur-- nished the ideal type df naval recruit. Paradorical as it may seem, the farms, villages and cities of the in-- land states, far removed from the al station, written in siyle that characterizes Fisher's efforts. seacoast, gaye to the Navy --a highly superior type of young men 'to man its ships. <It was to encourage the enlistment of tbhese boys of the Mid-- west--to give them an opportunity to secure their first naval-- training near their homes--also to farnish a econcrete means of vtmllslnfi the Navy to the people of this section of the country, that the Congress of the United St#tes and the Navy Depart ment. wisely decided upon the estab ment of a naval training station on the Great Lakes. . The same wisdom that dictated this decisiop was exercised in the se lection of a site upon which to locate the proposed training station. Many were considered. Every city, town and hamlet on the Great Lakes eag-- erly sought the honor of baving it located in their particular communi-- ty. It was a task of the 'utmost dif-- ficulty to pass upon the merits of all of the sites offered. This dilema the Navy Department met bY the ap-- pointment of a board of high naval officers which it charged with the duty of considering and determining the relative advantages of the sev-- eral locations available, and to rec ommend the one considered best adapted to the requirements of a naval training station. The board re ported favorably upon Great Lakes. The location of the proposed train-- iIng station there became an assured certainty when the Commercial Club and a group of patriotic citizens of Chicago,,\ with the promptitude, _ re-- 'touroefuhleu. and generosity char acteristic of, that city, raised a fund, !purchned the land, and presented it to the Navy Department. The site upon which the training station is located is both attractive and convenient. It is generously en-- dowed with many natural beauties, be-- ing on a bluff overlooking Lake Mich-- AIgan and traversed by densely wooded | ravines. Situated on the north shore| thirty--two miles north of Chicago, it[ is easily reached by the trains of the ; Chlcg:o &' Northwestern line and of the tcago, North Shore and Mllvnu-' kee Electric railroad. The recent com-- pletion of a splendid concrete high-- way that extends from Chicago to Milwaukee and nasses the main en-- trance +*n Great lakes furnishes a much neei~d im;:--ovament that great-- 1y enhances its ya@ ~o as a military as | sot. In peace or war, it insures J the prompt movement of men and sup plies, should other means of trans-- portation fail or prove inadequate. It the pleasing ; all of Mr. During the summer months there are features of particular interest to visitors. Each Friday afternoon when weather conditions permit there is an exhibition drill and review in wheh all the recruits and students in specialty schools particpate. It is an insgir-- ing sight to see these boys, in their trim, spotless white, naval uniforms, go through the various exercises with a snap, precision and spirt that at tests not"enly the thoroughness of the methods of instruction in the Navy, ti§t also the enthusiasm the boys them-- selves have for their chosen vocations. The drill and review are usually fol-- lowed by boxing bouts and other ath-- letic contests in the ravine ampithea-- tre, in which the embryo sailors are afforded an opportunity to demonstrate their physical prowess. ~~ e= Great Lakes was formally opened for the recepton of recruits on July 1, 1911. It was dedicated on October 28th of the same year by President William H. Taft, now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, in an impressive ceremony at-- tended by cabinet officers, members of congress, governors of neighboring states. and other distinguished guests prominent in the nation"s«political, bus-- iness and professional life, including the officers and-- members of the Com-- mercial club of Chicago, the organiza-- tion that sponsored the movement for the establishment of a naval training station near Chicago. } Six years were required to plan and construct the buildings at Great Lakes and install its extensive equipment. Every detail was planned and execut-- ed with a view to making it the most eotmnplete and perfect training station in existence. ; How well its founders succeeded is now a matter of history. has made the men and equipment of Great Lakes more quickly available for communities stricken by . disas-- trous fires, floods or other catastro phes. Furthermore, it will be the means of inducing many more thous-- ands of motorists each year to avail themhselves of the cordial invitation ex-- tended by the naval authorities to vis-- it a place' of absorbing interest, get better acquainted with the United States navy, and observe how a raw recruit is developed into a full--fledged man--o'--warsman. is like. however, may be gained when it is known that the naval reservation occupies 1105.57 acres of land, that there are 102 permanent buildings, all of them of thoroughly modern con-- struction, in excellent conditidon, and splendidly equipped; that it has one and onequarter miles of--water front; and that its training facilities have been Pecently increased by the con-- struction of a modern harbor costing approrimately $1,000,000. . It is con-- servatively estimated that the present value of the land, permanent build-- ings and equipment of the training sta-- tion 'approximates $10,000,000. A visit to Great Lakes is essential to form any adequate conceution of its unique character, its vast extent, the completeness of detail of its build-- ings and equipment, and the many features of uncommon jinterest. Some idea of what this wonderful institution to the instruction of radiomen and aviation mechanics. Just at present the great majority of young men re-- ceived-- at the training station--are re-- cruits, sent there by various navy re-- eruiting stations to gain their first in-- troduction to life in the Navy. --The-- activities in progress at Great Lakes consist of general recruit train-- ing and two6o sperialty schools devoted 'Experience has amply demonstrat-- ed that it is altogether too radical a transition for a boy from the farh or city to adjust himselt sudden!y to the mode of life on board ship. The train-- ing station is designed to bridge this chasm. It is the intermediate step in & naval recruit's development.. And it is a tevelation to the uninitiated what altogether _ new surroundings and several months of intensive naval training will accomplish--not only in adapting a recruit to the new order of things--but in developing him phys-- fcally and morally, and giving a fitness in naval duties that makes him a real asset instead of a liability when final-- ly transferred to q ship. What happens to a recruit from the time of his arrival at the training sta-- tion until he leaves to enter upon his duites on board ship forms a series of unique experiences that are never forgotten. . Shortly after reporting he is given a thorough medical examina-- tion to verify the findings of the exam-- ining medical officer at their recruit-- ing station. This is followed by a psy-- ch?atric test to grade his intelligence. Vaccination to immuhnize againgt small pox and typhoid fever are then admin-- istered. These formalities completed, the recruit now receives a complete outfit of uniform clothing valued at $100.00, which'a generous government issues gratuitously in order to give him a fair start free from debt. For three weeks he remains in "detention," or more properly speaking, in an iso-- lation group. Dnflnf this period he is restricted to the limits of the isolation group and kept under close medical LA the ideal tonic. It contains the iron they need for pure blood, bodily energy, and firm, solid flesh. At this seasop everI child will benefit by taking it. At your druggist's, in liquid and tablet form. . A To see for 1 Free Trial Tablets To e for yoursel¢ value of Gude's Pnpto-lf.aiia write today for generous Trial ackage of Tablets. Send no money --just name and address to M. J. Breitenbach Co., 653 Warren 8t., N. Y. Tonic and OR children who are weak and Gude's wo on youe 5 To comralon tms wl w tw n on m n s» Oobservation to determine his physical condition. This -- is just one of the mapy precautions the Navy adopts to to guard against the introduction of in-- fectious Aiseases among its men. At the expiration of the period in the isolation group the recruit pass-- es on to the maip group and is as . signed to a company lor general training. Here he gains a more IIIJ timate knowledge of the require mepts of naval discipline, and is sur-- . prised to find that they are no more exacting than those of any well reg: ulated business or industry,. The subject of seamanship is then taken up and instruction given in knofting and splicing; the use of the compass, log and lead; steering; running lines; hoisting: and lowering boats; the handling of boats under oars and sail; and the duties of a lovkout Under the head of ordnance and gun-- nery the recruit learns how gun crews are 'stationed; the uses n' fuses, primers and al} sorts ol an-- munition; the different types of guns; and the nomenclature of guns, rifies and pistols. He also has practice on the riflie range which develops his marksmanship, and artillery drill to familiarize him with the 3--inch field pieces used when a landing party is sent into troublesome territory. A course in signalling gives him a working knowledge of the different systems used for _ day, night and sound -- signalling. In the aviation mechani¢s' school advanced ' instruction is given to petty officers of the air force in the mechanics of aviation. This school is reputed to be one of the most mod-- ern and completely equipped of its kind in existence. It formerly was the largest, but its activities have been gradually curtailed as the needs of the lervxce for trained aviation mechanics were met. The petty offi-- cers graduated from this school are assigned to duty with an air detach-- ment operating with one of the fleets, or to one of the several air stations. There is given in the radio school a complete course of --instruction in radio theory, equipment, and opera-- tion. ~Here the enlisted man is af-- forded an opportunity to engage in the study of a most popular and fas-- cinating branch of science. Before an applicant. may be admitted to this school, 'however, he is required to undergo a series of thorough tests to grade his intelligence and aptitude for radio instruction. The course ex-- tends over a period of sixteen weeks, when fipal examinations _ follow. Those successful are promoted to a petty officer rating and transferred either to a ship of the Navy or a radio station ashore. Although a recruit at Great Lakes is kept busily engaged with studies and drills, it is by no means a case of all work and no play. The Navy was --one of the first large organiza-- tions to realize that wholesome and properly regulated recreation and pleasure are very large factors in r--aintaining contentment and in pro-- moting efficiency. To provide these esentials most satisfactorily a morale division was established. Under it are grouped all of the activities per-- xt was "_," se in 00 tigth )0 nnemuni en ym 5t uP tm in c + ip & .~o'"o§'-gw-' Te ept ail l C 2. w Aoige ..o-' P it wab approx--' brake is under. tho driver«s hat. ~. prosent campaign,. . _ _ _ _ '« Have We Your Name and Address Correct. on Our Books? _ PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY . ~1924. . HIS Company sends out approxi-- Tmataly 250,000 statements of gas and electric service every month, or 3,000,000 statements a year. . THEO BLECH, Dist Supt. Waukegan, Ilincois Serving 6,000 square miles--201 cities and towns with Gas or Electricity To do this it is necessary that an average of 10,000 meters be reéad every working day of the year; 10,000 readings com-- puted every day; 10,000 entries made on customers' ledgers every day; 10,000 statements made out every day; and 10,000 statements delivered every day. This is a stupendous clerical task and one in which errors in names or addresses might naturally creep in. Yet, the per-- centage of such errors is small. And in order to further reduce them, we will be glad to have you advise us imme-- diately if your name or address is incor-- rectly recorded on our books. OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS tainipg to athletics, recreation and amusement. -- boxing under a competent instructor and become proficient in the manly art of self--defense. Or he may en-- gage in swimming, basketbail, base ball, football, tennis and other sea-- sonmable gports, for all of which am-- ple facilities competent instructors are provided. Athleties are encourag-- ed in every way for the nARal au-- thorities have had it convincingly demonstrated to them that there is nothing superior to clean sport in making and keeping a man "ft to At Great Lakes, as plsewhere in the Navy, the health of every man is a matter of primary consideration Everything that medical science can suggest is done to protect a recruit against bacterial invasion. As a mat ter of fact, the Nav# was one of the early ploneers in the field of preven tive medicine, and a foremost expo-- nent of the--~theory that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of curé." mdelplte all precautions that may taken there nevertheless will be a certain percentage of sick-- ness in any community. Realizing this, the training station has made ample provision for ~the. care and treatment of the sick. A dispensary and hospital, both modern and com-- pletely equipped, having adequate and skilled 'staffs of medical offic@'s. nurses, and attendants, insure proper care and treatment for the sick and injured. . While the period of instruction at ' jin Fos Ang"eles and other nearby Great Lakes is one replete with novel cities which he visited. He says there and interesting experiences that are ;s a .growing colony there of local thoroughly enjoyed by the embry9| people. . 4 sailor, 'he nevertheless 100K8 {OFWATA | ----------o------mmemmmmmmmmmmmnmmmmmemmemmemmmmmmmmen eagerly to the day when he and the | s p fellow recruits of his company com-- 2 DR C.E'DANIELS . plete their training and receive 0o:~, @ yY s ders for their transfer to sea. For I 1 after all, it is only aboard ship that | SPOTS A WHALE the really distinctively navai phases | ; of life in the Navy are encountered | and the recruit is enabled to make | 27 FEE[ mNfi practical application of the knowl--| _ E edge acquired -- during his training inoritireriice period. Furthermore, a ship assign-- | Everything seems to be coming ment affords a largdr opportunity to | r. C. E. Daniels' way. Even a whale demonstrate ability and prove one's | came into his camp at Melbourne self worthy of the advancement that | peach, Fla., the other day. It was 27 awaits the properly qualified man. | fee; jong and the Doctor sent a pic-- Then, too, the pleasures and cultunl;rmre of the sea monster to Dr. L. E value to be derived from extensive , Thomas in Waukegan.: C travel.should not be overlooked. for / 'The doctor can ow' Doast that' hs the vessels of the Naval visit all!h € toco hal nb °.°' "'xg: ports of the world. When, therefore, ; °48 © ";d woa °t' ear d' n'h-- eogn the recruit leaves the scene of his . MCAt, besides oysters and fish, so he first life in the Navy it is not with. 419 Mrs. Daniels seem to be mak-- out a cortain sense of regret as we'll | ing out pre@?y fine. ) as a feeling: of pleasurable. antici| He couldn't keep out of the dirt pation for the larger and richer ex. game and has bought 100 acres in periences that await him. ® , the west side of that town, on Kes-- nothing superior to clean s making and keeping a man fight." That Silent Voice. x Scientists can magnify the human voice 12,000 times, but they seem un able to do a darned thing for the volce of conscience.--Brockville (Ont.) Re GUS KRUMREY, Local Rep Telephone 144--W '"Don't go to California--" This is the advice of Captain J. W. Cook, former head of the Volunteers of America who with his wife, bhas l)ult returned from a several month's | visit in Los Angeles. 4 |---- "Californmia," Mr. Cook declares, ' "is a wonderful place to go on a visit ! ar you have lots of imoney to pay for your expenses® But if you have only enough money to pay your railroad fage and must obtain employment im-- mediate, keep away, for you -- are doomed to disappointment. "In Los Angeles alone there are sixty--five thousand men out of work. : the majority ol them _ mechanics | What puzzles me is why the booster i organizations in Calitornia continue to advertise to the world that Cali-- fornia is the land of milk and honey. and urge people trom all over the country to move there, when they | cannot begin to offer employment to 'thote already there 1 met lots of people who could not scrape enough 'mohey together to get back home." |__Everything seems to be coming | Dr. C. E. Daniels' way. Even a whale | came into his camp at Melbourne | Beach, Fla., the other day. It was 27 \ feet long and the Doctor sent a pic-- [ ture of the sea monster to Dr. L. E. ! Thomas in Waukegan.: Capt. J. W. Cook, Back from Los Angeles, Says Thousands are Out of Work. WARNS W AUKEGAN PEOPLE TO STAY AWAY FROM CALIF. in Los Angeles=and other nearby cities which he visited. He says there is a.growing colony there of local Captain Cook says he was sur-- prised at the large number oi for-- mer Waukegan residents that he met He couldn't keep out of the dirt game and has bought 100 acres in the west side of that town, on Kes-- simmie Road. The only drawback down there seems to be that it has been rain-- ing, and spoiled --fishing as it is not good in the ocean, and it is too cold for surf fishing. There is always good fshing on the river, though, the doe-- tor states. T ie $5 pe. Mee'*s Each Monday Night at 8 o'clock MRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. Visiting Brothers are Cordially invited GEORGE SMALL, N. G. WILLIAM M CLAIN. See's. LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINO!S Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Monih at Gridiey Hall _ Visiting Members Cordially * Invited. E. D, HUBBARD, MARY C Prefect. COrruw % VICTORY AFFILIATED V'V" # COunNncIL : t NORTH SAU /# AMERICAN UNION Visiting Members Cordially Invited, Meets Second and Fourth Wednesday Evenings of Each Month. WILLIAM STOCKEY, Pres. -- GEORGE C. SMALL, Becretary. Attorney at Law ' LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS é LUCE. BUILDING 5 Res. Phone 136--M Office Phone 18 By U. S. Government Veterinarlar D. C. Grirnell, Inspector in Charge. Phone 329. Libertyvilte, HL Office With Farm Bureau.' DR. J. L. TAYLOR __ _ ie Office in First Natioal Bank Building _' Hours:--i to 3:30 and 7 to 8 p. m. * }E Residence on Broadway. opposite Park ---- _ Cattle Tested for Tuberculosis FREE OF CH ARGE DR. O. F. 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