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A GOOD OFFICIAL The editor of the NEWS has as good an opportunity as any one perhaps to know his real worth to the city and to the general public. Without saying one Word deroga- tory to the personal character on, official conduct of any previous city marshal, we want to say, the present incumbent, Simon Leesch, is an excellent officer. His per- sonal character is in every way above and beyond reproach. He is honest, capable, truthful," level- headed, cool tempered, not foul mouthed or profane in his lan- guage, courteous, Now when you put all thosequalities into ayoung man in an official position, one with whom one in our position is obliged to come in daily contact, it means a good deal. ~ A foul mouthed man we detest above all others, while profanity in a public official is Without excuse. Not only does Mr. Leesch pos- sess our confidence, but he hils that of the public. \thn he slwaks men holieve him; if he asks for credit he gets it. This is his first yenrsexlwrienco. and he has im- proved Wonderfully in his six months service. Helms rvconstruc- ted our jail and court room lobby in the jail corridors; ho keeps everything neat and clean 'about these rooms. a great satisfaction to us, till a good court room is pro- vided. So of all parts of buildings and grounds that come under his supervision. He had a good mother and has 11 good wifmthough we nvvor saw either. But what pleases us as much as anything about him is his pains- taking study ofthe ordinanees per- taining to his duties and his wider study of the police service of a city in these times, so that he is becoming quite an expert in his knowledge of thesethings. Henee while he is a good, capableand re- liable marshal today. he has the promise. the ability and the mak- ing of a many fold better one in the future. and We wish in closing to ('ongratulate Mayor Evans on his appointment. We have, been asked by some of our citizens about the marshal and the abon is our answer to those and all others. THE HIGHLAND PARK NEWS. All grades of Flour, Hay, Fccm Oats, Bran, ’ Corn Meal, Gluten, Meal, MiddIIngs and Straw. Chase Snnbor Teas and Coffeesâ€"*We are are prepared to sell them to you to any quantity. ST. Johns Avenue EVANS BROS, Fancy Groceries, Tea, Coffee D. A. DRISCOLL CO., ' ...Bicvclc Exchange... Sundries and Repairs of" All Kinds SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEWS $1 .4 YEAR. “LADIES HOME JOURNAL” and THE NEWS, $1.75. D. M. ERSKINE CO» Tin, Copper, Sheet Iron and Furnace Work. MONEY T O LOAN REAL ESTATE. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Chicago and Highland Park. Bicycles to Order From 535 Up. TELEPHONE 46.