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Francis Rouse was born in Highâ€" land Park Jan. 23, 1909, and was aged 18 years, 2 months and 4 days. His mother is dead, and besides the father there survive the following brothers and sisters: Kathryn, Milâ€" dred, Charles, John Jr., and George. The family has the sympathy of their many friends at this time. Francis Rouse, son of John P. Rouse, died suddenly March 27, at his home on Vine avenue, following a considerable period of ill health. Death was due to pulmonary cedema, according to the death certificate. The young man had been ill, but there Was apparently no immediate danger, and when his room was visited by one of his relatives early Sunday he was sleeping; shortly afterwards ‘he passâ€" ed peacefully away. An inquiry was made by Coroner Taylor with the reâ€" sult that death was ascribed to the eause above mentioned. FRANCIS ROUSE DIES SUDDENLY ON SUNDAY Young Man Passes Away at His Father‘s Home; Funeral Is Yesterday ’E_l-‘h.luy'lmy.n THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1927 Hats â€"to complete the chic of any costume North Shore Trust Company The Loretta Shop invites you to a Spring Showing April First dnd Second at 10 Sheridan Road Introducing the "Afternoon to Midnight" frock (a hapâ€" py innovation). _ Costume jewelry that carries its weight in smartness and design, antique or modern. Sports clothes: copies of Jane Regny, Jean Patou, Viounet, Colette, Goupy and Chantel. Highland Park tal grow. ed in watching your toâ€" savings account at The North Shore Tn}st Comâ€" pany. You‘ll be delightâ€" for a financially indeâ€" pendent and happy fuâ€" ture by planting a reguâ€" lar Amount of your inâ€" cormme, each week, in a «ol {)Gn Sowing the of the trouble; another call was for a grass fire at 832 South St. Johns and a third was due to oil overflowing in a basement at 531 South St. Johns avenue. On Tuesday the fremen were called to the Goldberg block on South 8}& ond street, where children had set fire to some rubbish on a sécond floor porch. The blaze was put out withâ€" out much damage done. The French are getting ready to rush work on seven billion francs worth of fortifications on the Italian and ‘German frontiers Why don‘t they pay us that muchâ€"on the debt and put their faith in the League of The Highland Park fire department has not been called upon to extinâ€" guish any serious fire for some time, and with the opening of the spring and summer seasons the quiet period of their year seems to have begun earlier than usual. In the last week there were three calls. . One of these was to 722 South Sheridan road, where an oil bgmer was the cause of FIREMEN SEE QUIET SEASON APPROACHING Few Calls of Late and No Damâ€" age; Grass Burns and Oil 2 _ ,3 _ 0 _ _®D CDAMDET 0f commeTce| worth of these proposed improveâ€"| for the chamber of commerce northâ€" ments were abandoned after engiâ€" ern district industrial convemion.] neering work had been partially comâ€" which will be held in the Masonic pleted. There were $59,010.75 worth Temple, Waukegan, starting at 10 of such improvements confirmed un~/ ‘o'clock on the morning of April 12. | der special assessments. | A ".':z::’ of local business men R"“‘ Amounted to 2%, Per Cent J to k s d Many speakers of national importâ€" thil: c‘: -.”:-M}:h.t 'oi".re':i“fl‘l'eort‘;t: ance will appear on the program, imeetion he rece o ) mplete details of which will be of $1,500, which on a percentage hasis Figwt p“d ithi '_: T es 'lk .n'[under a fee system gave him a fee no%: * n] * ;'.ex'i we:' h wi]1| of more than 2% per cent of the cost] be be pnt pld :_‘; ’ecche'd 1O Eo lof the improvements. Mr. Card‘s peâ€" n Pheg Injustoint Devel Bc art;| tition as filed declares that Mr. Gail, :lw::il':n' “Pl“"n‘ s." vespments an in accepting these fees, violated tl'!e * : © {sutute fixing his salaty during h“i term of office contrary to the statute. FRAI:;( BRANCH RILEY x Refers to Holmes Suit | INTERESTING TAL | _ Attorney Buckley, in filing the -lnit | pointed out that some time ago Mr. Formal Dinner Dance at H. P: uy inspired a similar sult against Club Postponed to April 23; |Samuel S. Holmes, corporation counâ€" Last One of Season sel of RWighland Park, declaring Mr. â€"â€"â€" Holmes had been paid fees for work Last Friday evening a most de‘mtailod in approval of public imâ€" lightful travel lecture was given b’.provment projects. Mr. Buckley, in Frank Branch Riley, on "The Lure filing the suit against Mr. Gail, .deâ€" ;::n Great Nm&uc;at the Highâ€"| clared it was of no political signifâ€" Park club. was most cance, but was a proper action interesting and was greatly appreâ€"| as Mr. Gail, an el:et!riv!q officer at the clated. , time he received such fees, was forâ€" “%wmmm%w.m?‘:w?‘: changed . to Saturday evening, April mr:'wu“n‘fl 28. This willâ€"be the last dance of the | such ®s the present corporation counâ€" season, io wel of Highland Parlks .â€" > _â€" ern district industrial convention, which will be held in the Masonic Temple, Waukegan, starting at 10 o‘clock on the morning of April 12. A m:‘mbe'r of local business men glan The pringipal subject which will be brou(htrgp during the. day‘s sesâ€" sions is "Industrial Developments and Retailers‘ Problems." & Many speakers of national importâ€" ance will appear on the program, complete details of which will be anâ€" nounted within the next week. The annual township election in Deerfield township will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 1927, and the speciâ€" men ballots in circulation show only one contest in prospect, which is for the office of justice of the peace to fill vacaney. _ For this office Charles Glass of Highwood is the candidate of the Citizens‘ ticket, and W. W. Bartâ€" lett of Highland Park is sunning for office on an Independent ticket. The complete list of candidates of the Citâ€" izen© party is: For supervisor, Wilâ€" liam J. Obee; for assistant supervisâ€" ors, William E. Bletsch and Charles Harbaugh; for justice of the peace to fill vacancy, Charles Glass; for constable to fill vacancy, Charles Donâ€" ner. ;'.\'nnl- in th wonuld | pr ©®7A 00N fn {"mr! which | valuc. and ! vlav snar cgrenorntions | nots it ihes at nre and much o y |period. It also asserts that durin Highland Park chamber of °°m'1';fler.o%ail's term of office impmveg- merce members are interested in th"' ments of a public nature were origâ€" report that plans are practically com-?in.u,d amounting to $274,399, accordâ€" pleted by officers ‘of the W‘“keK‘fl"ing to city records, while $202,999 North Chicago chamber of commerce| worth of these proposed improveâ€" for the chamber of commerce NGIthâ€"! monte ware shovdrnad aftee ameil Candidates Nominated; Only One Contest; Two Seek Jusâ€" tice of Peace Office BUSINESS MEN TO | ATTEND MEETING â€"__ THE HIGHLAND PARK PRESS, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS The park in question is a benefit more especially for Lincoln school children of District 108. DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP ELECTION IS APRIL 5 trict Thore is no nark in the district in which the childron of TLincoln sehool live exeent the <mall school playâ€" sround of one ard oneâ€"ffth acres. 6. If the assessment is for the benefit of School District No. 108, why not spread it over the entire disâ€" conse of the traffic and distanc«. avail l’ thome~Ives of Sunset Park. In thi«| | way tbe nark would be used every ( week in the vyear unless mud or min{ I wonld â€" nrevent. _ The â€" anpnrovximat® fl °T6 NOO _ (not R10MN0M _ invosted in | | lind which will never dotoriorate in } é valus. and which will afford an nhvn!,L vlav snace for childron of future| & gonerstions eannot he hetter spent. (: 5. Is it not a fact that our city; hes nt nresont all the narks mmdod‘s and much more ennvenient for use of the diferent parts cof our distrir!‘ than the pronosed one could possibly . be * ' 4. needs of our community in regard to school sites and playgrounds. | On page 8 of this report he recommends definitely four acres, and on his map at the end of his report he marks these four acres south of the Lincoln schiot "which /weâ€" are endeavoringâ€"to get. This survey looks forward to future development up to 1960. 3. Your school enroliment has more than doubled in the last ten years. What about the imperative need of another school building at REASONS IN FAVOR OF LINCOLN AVENUE PARK d th Pres. board of education Dist. 108 _NELLIE M. SEYFARTH, | Prosident Highland Park Womâ€" an‘s club. ‘ ALICE B. GARNETT, | Member board of education, 108 CLARK G. WRIGHT, Supt District 108. ETHEL E. GODDARD, Lincoln school physical director. W. C. SHIPNES, LAURA D. SMITH, President Lincoln school P. T. A PLAN ARE PRESENTED Continued from page 1 Mr. Card‘s suit points out that on motion of Alderman Bell, the.city atâ€"| torney‘s report granting him increasâ€"! ed compensation while an elective ofâ€"| ficer of the City of Highland Park: was concurred in ‘ with Aldermen Kline, Bell, Doty and Vetter voting aye, and Aldermen Kimble, Fearing J and Stevens voting against concurâ€" ring in the report, so the report was approved by a majority of one vote./ Extra Fees Alleged ‘ The ‘pctition recites that Mr. Gail,| during his two year tenure as city“ attorney drew, according to the city| records, $1,500 in additional compen-J sationâ€" over and above the amount‘ provided in the salary ordinance for| his salary as city attorney for thnt‘ Indicates Doubt "I am of the opinion that it would be well to complete the fiscal year under the method that has obtained for many years, and prior to the next fiscal year make the necessary amendâ€" ments to the city code that it may be definite and certain as to duties and compensation." Submits Opinionâ€" f It is pointed out, too, thatâ€"at this miceting the mayor was directed to sign no warrants covering the salary of Mr. Gail as attorney for the Board cof = Local Improvements from that date if, in the opinion of Mr. Gail, city attorney, such extra salary was illogal. _ It further alleged that on March 4, 1913, at a meeting of the city council, Mr. Gail submitted in writing his opitiion, declaring such payment was legal. | His statement of that time referring to "the unâ€" usual and extraordinary amount of work entailed upon my office" also declared, according to the petition, as fqllows: "I am of the opinion that under the cireumstances, for the last two years that the payments to the city attorney are justified and legal." Mr. Gail‘s concfnding Stat(‘mel‘l’t in that regard is also included in the suit, as follows: SUE GAIL FOR FEES PAID HIM BY CITY Continued from page 1 attorncy to submit in writing to that body his opinion as to the legality of such payment of additidqal salary. dets . HIGHLAND PARK STATE BANK THE CONDITION OF YOUR BANK Capital Stock Surplus 4 f Undivided Profits Reserves ...__. Deposits _ Loans and Discounts Overdrafts â€" mmnny U. S. and Other Bonds Banking House Furniture and Fixtures Cash and Due from Banks at the close of business March 23, 1927 o RESOURCES The Catholic Daughters of Ameriâ€" [ca. St. James court No. 951, held a | social meeting Monday night, March 28, at 8 o‘clock. Because of the memâ€" bership drive which has been going on for the past month, a great many applications which have just been reâ€" ceived, were balloted upon. This necessitated a short business meeting, after which the members enjoyed a few games of bunco. The first prize was won by Mrs. Mary Quinn, conâ€" | solation by Miss Eva Endres. Mrs. Anna Liewellyn, chairman of| the rdfreshment committee, served| cake and coffee. The social meetings are held once a month on the fourth Monday. Each month a different entertainment is planned. . This is followed by reâ€" freshments. The business meetings are held on the second Monday of| the month, | Court of St. James No. 51 Reporter. There will be a special meeting Friâ€" day evening after setvices. This has been called to receive and ballot upon new applications before the close of the drive and to arrange the details of the initiation which will take place April 10, at 2:00 p. m. All members are urged to turn in their applicaâ€" tions at or Her parents, Col. and Mrs. Wm. P. Moffet, are now residing at Madison, Wisconsin. She has also two brothâ€" ers and two sisters. . Many Friends Here Anna Moffet is a young woman of sterling qualities of mind and heart who has accomplished much in the brief years of her experience sincé college days. She ‘performed her tasks in happy, cheerful fashion and is kindly remembered by all who knew her here. The Moffet family, during their two periods of associa~ tion with Highland Park, made many friends in this community. Friends Relieved The Moffet family during their resâ€" idence here made many warm friends in Highland Park and vicinity, and they and Miss Moffet have a host of acquaintances in this community who were shocked to learn of her unforâ€" tunate experience and greatly relievâ€" ed at the news that the result was not so serious as at first reported. It is hoped that Miss Moffet will soon be restored to health and strength and that on her réturn to America she may again visit Highland Park, where her friends will be anxious to hear of het strenuous experiences at first hand. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS | HELD MEETING MONDAY| Served During War The outbreak of the World war inâ€" terfered with Miss Moffet‘s purpose to serve on the foreign mission field: and she served for a time in the Red Cross work in Chicago. Soon after the close of the war she ‘began her. service in China. In 1925 she catme back to this country and made two visits to Highland Park, each time speaking to various organizations in the Presbyterian church. Her last visit was in October, 1925, and on that occasion she delivered a most. masterly address on "The Political Unrest in China and its Effect on Missions and Missionaries" before: the Woman‘s Missionary union. Soon| after she went back to her work at. Nanking. | Continued from page 1 was an honor student and attained the‘ distinction of the Phi Beta Kappa socicty. She wrote the Deerfield Loyâ€" alty song, as still sung by Deerfleldâ€" Shields students. wWOMAN KNOWN HERE | MOVE TO IMPROVE _ _ wWOUNDED IN CHINA. _ N. SHERIDAN ROAD Home of Savings Depositors LIABILITIES (uhool. Miss Burwash from Deerâ€" fieldâ€"Shields is to go there to get am | idea of what they will present at Deerfleld, as it will be the same thing. School will be dismissed at 2:30 o‘clotk in the afternoon so that all of the girls from school may be pres« ent. They are also asked to bring their mothers and girl friends. Any women of the district caring to come are invited to attend because a 1 attendance is desired, and it action upon Commissioner Cheney‘s and Supervisor Obee‘s réports, will | be able to put the improvement | through with state aid, as hoped. Will Protect Trees At the council mecting Friday,the ‘city clerk was nuthorized to resle +« a letter from the D. A. R. regarding ; safeguarding of trees an Central aveâ€" nue, east, near the Alcyon theater, | to the effect that the letter has been referred to the commissioner â€" of | streets, and that the necessary steps | will be taken to protect the trees. | _ The remainder of the session was [ devoted largely to routine business, | including approval of reports and esâ€" j timates of engineers on completed | improvements and the like. prove to be of great interest to ev= Colors of costumes, and adaptation of the new fashions to every type of stature will be demonstrated. Every type of costume â€" for street, sport, dressy afternoen, and evening wear â€"all will be shown. This same style show is being held on March 31 at the New Trier high $3,732,674.41 Models from Marshall Field & Co. will be at the Deerfieldâ€"Shields higlol school auditorium on April 5, at 2: p. m. where a style show will be conâ€" ducted. $3,1782,674.41 $ 200,000.00 _ 200,000.00 92,348.62 44,602.74 3,195,723.05 $2,118,890.52 379,08 1,145,990.09 _ 110,000.00 37,619.97 + 319,794.175 euperyvisor William J. Obee, who has done much to obtain state aid for this plan, stated last week that the propoSsition was now in such shape that state assistance would be available, he believed, under proper conditions. He pointed out that the state probably, if plans and specifiâ€" cations proved satisfactory, would undertake to defray the cost of an 18â€"foot roadway throughout, as well as the necessary bridge connections, if the city and taxpayers interested would take the necessary steps imâ€" mediately to present plans and speciâ€" fications, so that the project might be in shape to take advantage of the expected special appropriation for such purposes to be made again this year by the state legislature. â€" It is believed that the present city adminâ€" istration by thus promptly taking action upon Commissioner Cheney‘s and Supervisor Obee‘s réports, will be â€"able to put the Cinunrseamant STYLE SHOW AT HIGH SCHOOL ON APRIL 5 Marshall Field Models to Dis~ play Spring Finery; Womâ€" en Are Invited ferring with this company and counâ€" ty and, state officials, made a comâ€" prehensive report to the city council explaining â€" under what _ conditions state aid for this project might be obtained. _ In this report it was. shown that if state aid is to be seâ€" cured, ‘the board of local improveâ€" ments must take the initiative by having plans and specifications preâ€" pared and submitted to the state for approval, and hence the action at Friday‘s meeting. . Supervisor Obee Aids Supervisor . William J. Obee, who tas done much ta mhrst« claf. 9l Continued from page 1 A. R. regarding an Central aveâ€" Alcyon theater, letter has been immissioner . of necessary steps ct the trees. PAGE SEVEN a B