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~â€"â€". by EDWARD J. HUGHES, Secretary of State. i an â€" ‘nomd,l:hdlm"b: Archives Division under his jurisdiction conâ€" much . information concerning § mmflmdng interest to resders and which are not @overed in this series will be answered im« THURSDAY, Q. What was Lincoln‘s forecast of the Presidential Election of 18647 A. That he would receive 120 and McClellan 114 votes in the Electoral college. In fact his majority was 191, McClellan receiving only 21 concerning the inactivity of the Army during the winter of 1861â€"627 A. ~He said that if Gen. MeClelâ€" lan did not wish to use the Army he would like to borpow it. Lincoln in 18587 A. ‘That there were to be seven debates and that he should open and close four of them. A. ~Lincoln in the Freeport debate asked Douglas whether slavery might be exeluded by a U. 8. terriâ€" tory prior to the formation of a state constitution and Douglas anâ€" swered: "Yes, the people of a terriâ€" tory could exclude slavery by ‘unâ€" friendly legislation." y Q. What was the political result Q. ‘What was the Freeport Docâ€" trine of "Unfriendly legislation?" of this pronouncement to Douglas? A. It did much toward losing him the presidency of 1860 because it was a practical repudiation of the Dred Scott decision and alienated the proâ€"slavery south. | Eue Q. What was the famous chalâ€" lenge delivered by Douglas in his Chicago speech at the opening of the Civil War? ~ A. *"The question is, are we to maintain the country of our fathers, or allow it to be stricken down by those who, when they can no longer mm,thmmtodmfl““ ‘There are to be no neutrals in‘ this ur.om.mmmm" Q. was Cook County‘s first jail built? _ > : ‘A. In 1836, on the southwest corâ€" ner of Randolph and LaSalle streets. Q. When was the first Post Office duilt in Chicago? Q. ‘When was the famous Water Works Tower at Michigan and Chiâ€" the only edifice in the district to survive the Chicago fire. Q. What was the first building erected in Chicago after the great fire of 18717 enues erected in Chicago? fz.'_ufl._u&m standing it was A. A rude wooden structure which served as the real estate office of W. D. Kerfoot of 89 Washington Q _ When was the first election of State officers held under the Constitution of 18181 A. Sept. 17, 18, and 19, 1818. Q. What voting method was used!? A. The ballot. ‘This method was continued until 1829 when a return was made to the vive voce form. Q. Who was the first secretary of the Iilinois State Senate! Q. Who were the first U. S. Senâ€" mm.flmanu» [ Rzosstzian Domters‘ A. Ninan Edwards on the first ballot with 32 votes; and Judge Jesâ€" se Burgess Thomas on the third balâ€" lot with 21 votes. work of Senator Thomas! A. The Missouri Compromise of Thomas‘ quaint public speaking? man Do You Know lllinois? A. 1833 at Lake and Market A. Willism C. Greenup. Q. What other Stats oficers were Q. What was Senator Jesse B J. Hughes, Secretary of State, Capâ€" SAVE stipulaâ€" says Ts CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB. the elected at the time of the U.S. Senâ€" ators élection? A. State Treasurer John Thomâ€" as; Auditor of Public Accounts Eliâ€" jah C. Berry, and Attorney General Daniel P. Cook. the Illinois Supreme Court? A. Joseph Phillips, chief justice, and Thomas C. Browne, William P. Foster, and John Reynolds, associâ€" ate justices. Q. What was Associate Justice Foster‘s extraordinary career in Illâ€" A. He was a stranger in Illincis and not a lawyer by profession yet he succeeded in being elected to the highest court. â€"He never took his seat on the bench and after receivâ€" ing a year‘s salary for services not rendered he left the State. young lawyer? Activities Found in Night School Gymnasium Classes Have you been wondering what is happening in the "gym class line" Badminton is offered every Monâ€" day evening from 7;30 to 9:30. The class is â€"for both men and women; and instruction is given in rules of the game as well as in fundaâ€" mentals of play. Experienced playâ€" ers. may come and play games; while beginners develop the stroke fundaâ€" mentals. Business Men‘s Gym Class is of fered on Wednesday evenings at 7:30. In this class calistenics, badâ€" minton, volleyball and other activâ€" ities are offered. This class is fine for those who wish to keep physicalâ€" ly fit during the winter months. Here is a â€"way to stay in shape for your next summer‘s golf. _ â€" Younger Men‘s Basketball Class is ‘offered on Monday nights and here the main activity is basketball. In an informal way teams are chosâ€" played. All who come are thus givâ€" en a chance to play. Play starts at If any of the mbove interest you â€"come next Monday or Wednesday and participate in the activity you Safety Commission Appoints P. E. Cole Secretary of Group Philip E. Cole, City Engineer, mm.mumu:h Highland Safety .Commission wflldnutumsunylm Q. Who were the first justices of misison is constructing a large map which will be known as‘an accident map of Highland Park. Various ob the map through the use of various colored pins.. During the year, the miap will be marked as accidents happen, which over a period of time will give a story as to those seeâ€" tions of our city which need attenâ€" tion. As soon as funds are available the Highland Park Safety Commisâ€" sion withes to join the National Safety Council in order that it may get the benefit of the experience of â€" communities . such . as ours throughout the United States. Q. .Who succeeded Foster? A. William Wilson, a talented O0.E.8. Guild Hold Luncheonâ€"Bridge Lunch will be served at 1 o‘clock followed by cards. < There will be :hhnlhwuh: The public f-fimdlba The Highland Park Safety Comâ€" bell Chapter guild will hold eon and card party at Maâ€" €EHICAGO MOTOR €LUB SUGGESTED BY THE Mildred Haessler to Open Dance Class in Labor Temple Oct. 29 Mildred Haessler announces the beginning of her classes in Ballet and Tap at the Labo®@temple, North ave., Highland Park, on Friday, October 29th ‘at 3:30 p.m. .These €lasses will be open to all pupils from the first grade through high school. Anyone interested please register Friday at the temple.: A program of Toe and Tap will be given at 4:30 by several of Mrs. Haessler‘s Highland Park and Raâ€" vinia students.> Everyone is corâ€" dially invited to see this program. For further information call Highland Park 1330 or 1251. NORTH SHORE CAS CO Changing over to GAS heating is like stepping from old No. 57 into a modern streamlined train! You simply can‘t imagine how superior GAS is to oldâ€"fashioned heating methods. You can actually be an armchair janitor . . . you need never again put up with the fuss and muss that your winter supply of fuel, investigate GAS HEAT , . . we‘ll be glad to give you a free GAS HEAT FIRE YOUR FURNACE FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM RATES are LOWER than EVER BEFORE! T. P, CLARK, Dintrict Supt. FER PRARA8 Edgar Guest to â€" Appear on Sunday Evening Program Edgar Guest, America‘s popular â€"philosopher, will be the speaker the New Trier nuyl'v‘hfehb H“WMM ndian at 8 o‘clock. He will be introâ€" duced by V. Frank McClure, founâ€" fi_tlndfiddntdmclnb,meh ts now its 24th year after 21 seasons as the Wilmette Sunday Evening club. Mx. Guest will read \selections from his poems. He has a great newspaper and radio following beâ€" cause of his kindly philosophy and personality. In years past he apâ€" peared before the Wiltmette Sunday Evening club and filled not only one church but a second church. Preceding his lecture Dr. Davies Lazear of Winnetka will lead comâ€" munity singing in "America", and Mrs. Marian oCtton, music director of the high school, will conduct for the chorus of 50 girls. The chorus will appea rin its new uniforms. Between 7 and 8 p.m. there will be radio music, the General Motors hour. The speaker for the following Sunday, November 7, will be Col. Frank Knox, on the subject, "Life Under Distatorship." * 7 There is no admission charge for Sunday Evening club lectures. Exâ€" penses are defrayed by subscripâ€" tions from interested north shore residents, and by collections from the audience. Subscriptions may be sent in $5 and $10 units to G. T. Harland, treasurer, 636 Garland, Winnetka. Subscribers are entitled to reserved seats; which are held until 8 o‘clock for them. Quality Cleaners RELIABLE LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO. Phone H. P. 178 League of Women Voters to Study City Government Those who were enough to hear Dr. Ernest speak beâ€" fore the Highland Park League of W Voters at their first meetâ€" Msmmwfifl received â€" first hand information about conditions in China and Jaâ€" pan... â€"Many new members and guests of the League helped fill the Y.W.C.A. auditorium to capacity. The president, Mrs. Walter Ruâ€" bens, announced that the project which theâ€"League is planning for the coming year is a study of the government in Highland Park and how it functions. It is to take the place of study classes held in preâ€" vious years, and willâ€"be conducted by as many women as cure to join these groups for the purpose of inâ€" forming themselves. It is not inâ€" tended that any investigation will be made in a critical way, but it is hoped every League member will wish to do some work in the deâ€" partment which interésts her most, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE made without delay « No inquiries of friends or relatives + Friendly service. "Doctor of Family ‘Finances*® : 205 Waukegan State Bank Building, Second Floor 210 Washington Street, Waukegan R . Telephone: Ontario 7110 LOCALLY MANAGED OFFICES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES Hear EDGAR A. GUEST Tuesdays, NBC. It Costs only *23* a Mo. to Heat This Large 8â€"Rm. Home With GAS! * . . . it is as far aboad of other heatâ€" ing methods as printing is shead of handwriting. There is apparently nothâ€" ing going on, yet the house is kept at whatever temperature desired . , . no fuel storage required, no dirt, no odor, no waste disposal . . . " â€" Mrs. Geo. J. Kirkgasser, Highland Park, 1II. mm$4“r:“ LOANS *Average monthly cort Need money fast? MORE POPULAR THAN EVER and participate in lll.na project. (It is an undertaking should prove to be educational and enlightening. Please call up chairâ€" man who is head of the department you â€"wish to enroll in. Governmental and ‘ Operation Mrs. . Meiners 4166. P Government and Child Welfare Mrs. Briddle . 37. Y c Government and Economic Welâ€" fare: Mrs. Lyman 207. Government and .Legal Status: Mrs. Black 1297. Government and Education: Mrs. Ottenheimer 3986. Deerfleld Woman‘s Club to Visit at Jewel Tea Plant from Mrs. Carl Bates‘ home at 11 :30 am. ‘Transportation will be furâ€" nished those wishing to attend. For further information call Mrs. Burr Hindahl. ‘The Deerfield Woman‘s Club is taking a trip through the Jewel Tea company plant at Barrington on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Cars will leave PAGE FIVE