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* '1 ££*T"wmy^T jt ̂rapf^R^p d«t -; \; _->>•? ^v , v" e r : . ; * / • *? *- ' * ^ • / ' *,"\v ' • C ' f , - ' THE McHEXRY PLAINDEALER, McHENRY, ILL. SOLONS EXPECT SPECIAL SESSION think Consolidation Act Will Need Patching Up When It Goes Into Effect OPERATIVE AFTER lULT fpT • ' i ' ' • - • • ' . , * • » • * More Than Likely Unexpected Snags Will Be Struck in the Enforce- of the J4ew Statutes. ' «• Springfield.--Members of the legisla­ ture are quite generally qf the opinion that there will be a special session of the general assembly in the fall or early winter. Most of them agree on the reason.' , It Is that when the state begins to operate after July 1, under the provi­ sions of the Lowden consolidation act, so many snags will be struck that there will be nothing left to do but re­ assemble the lawmakers to. patch up work so hurriedly done that there are a lot of holes In it. . . 1 ' May Adjourn to Meet in Fall. Speaker David E. Shauahan Said: "I do not think there will be an ex­ tra session. However, If It becomes apparent that it will be necessary be- for this session Is over, we could easily adjourn until autumn, and an ex­ tra session would be avoided In that way." The tihie is getting too late for rev­ enue legislation in this session, and should the supreme court decide against the legality of the tax amend­ ment declared adopted at the last elec­ tion by the state canvassing board, it is probable that nothing in the way ol new tax laws would be attempted. Governor Lowden, however, very likely would call an extra session to revise the tax laws in the event of the supreme court holding that the amend­ ment was adopted. Members Don't Like Extra Sessions. Members are not fond of extra ses­ sions, as they get only $50 and mileage for one "round trip for them, and un­ lets something of unusual political im­ portance is to be considered it usually Is hard to get a quorum. With war as one of the possibilities, it is believed there will be develop­ ments in the state's affairs that would require action by the general assem­ bly, and most all of the members re­ gard an extra session before Christ­ mas as more than a probability. Hot Fight Expected on Dry Bill. On Wednesday, March 28, the fight *©f all fights fs to come up. in the house. That's the day the dry bill Is to have Its baptism of fire In the house, having escaped unscathed la the sen­ ate. That a lot of house members are "under cover" on this bill Is certain. Bepresentative Thomas Curran says the wets are sure of 83 votes. An­ other well-posted house member de­ clares he does npt see for the life of him how the drys C^n get more than 67. Probable Line-Ui>. This would give the wets 85, or two more than is claimed by the leader ot the "ultra wets," and would be ten short of enough to pass the bill. That both Curran and the other Re­ publicans are mistaken in their judg­ ment is probable, for both are count­ ing on the voting of every one of the 152 members, there being one vacancy on account of the death of Representa­ tive James D. Putnam, when it is more than likely that there will be some "ducking." Governor in Passive Attitude. One thing is certain. Governor Low­ den will swing no war clubs over the heads of .the Republicans, nor will he enter into any negotiations with Roger C. Sullivan. The governor has let it be known that he. is going to keep hands off. The Anti-Saloon league of Illinois fought the governor's nomination by the Republicans with all their might They were for Morton D. Hull, the Deneen-West candidate. For this rea­ son it is absurd to suppose that the governor will help the drys. Certainly the governor will be in a strange position If the bill is passed. He could hardly dare veto it, In as mt}ch as it carries a referendum clause, even though he might like to do It. May Veto Measure. Arguments on the part of the wets "Ynight give the governor what would be regarded as a valid reason for veto- ing the bllL Said one: "There's nothing fair about the referendum clause in this bill. It doesn't give both sides a fair show. If we defeat the hill It doesn't give us the rifeht to say that territory now dry shall become wet. It does, however, give the right to the drys to put to a vote the question of making all wet territory dry. All the ad­ vantage Is on the side of the drys. Begin Fight for Increased Fares. The fight of the railroads for an In­ crease in passenger fares in Illinois be- gan with the Introduction flf a bill in the house by Representative William J. Tyers of Aurora making the maxi­ mum rati: 2j.4 cents. Instead of 2 cents. The increased cost of operation due to the eight-hour agreement between the railroads and employees will be used as an argument in favor of the adop­ tion of the bill. An effort was, made by the railroads In the last general assembly to repeal the 2-cent law ^ut it met with no suc­ cess. Case Still Pending in Court. Recently the Supreme court of the United States refused, to capote the state public utilities commission from Interfering with the order of the in­ terstate commerce commission which provided for the setting aside of the 2-cent fare act of the state and the Inauguration of a 2 *4-cent charge. The ease is still pending in the upper court ' tor a hearing on Its merits. « By a vote of 3U to i3, senator Sam yr. Latham's "bootlegging bill" passed the Illinois senate. The roll a|ll was preceded by arguments lasting an hoar «Ad * half. k Urges League to Enforce Peso*. World peace and universal military training each had their inning in the Illinois stfite senate. Senator John Dailey of Peoria introduced a resolu tion asking the Illinois assembly to petition the congress of the United States to enter into a league of nations with a view to enforcing peace and protecting the rights of neutral »na­ tions on the high seas. It was referred to the executive committee. Lieutenant Governor OglesJ>y pre­ sented 4} communication from the Na­ tional Security league, in which the Illinois state senate was asked to for­ ward a memorial to the United States senate demanding the passage of a law making military training univer­ sal in the United States mandatory- It, t<»o. was referred to the executive committee. Three bills were passed by the s«i- ate without debate In the shortest ses­ sion of the week. Senator John J. Barbour's pandering bill was passed. 40 to 0. Senator Charles R. McNay's bill, providing that the judges for town election be the same as judges ttt general elections was passed 4u to 0. Senator F. R. Roos' hill provid­ ing that the Australian ballot system be used In township high school elec­ tions was passed 43 to 0. Anti-Fraternity Bill. Illinois high school fraternities face a fight for their lives again after think­ ing that they were saved when a house bill placing them under the ban was killed on second reading In the house a week ago. The senate committee on education reported out favorahly Senator Turnhaugh's bill to make membership in a secondary school frat" a misdemeanor and providing.a flue of $100. PVlncipal I. M. Allen of Springfield, Principal Brlggs of Rockford high school and Principal Smith of Thorn­ ton high school were -the prime mov­ ers in getting the blH out of commit­ tee. "Fraternities are hotbeds of adoles­ cent snobbery and an unmitigated curse," Principal Allen asserted. "They practically make the boy whose father Is not rated at $50,000 a social out­ cast," said Principal Brlggs. Roger Sullivan at Springfield. Roger C. Sullivan game down from Chicago to importune the members of the legislature to pass the Cook coun­ ty civil service bill as it was intro­ duced. He insists in a conference with Speaker Shanahan of the house that the clause blanketing the present em­ ployees of the county officers under the act without examination should be left In the bill. Checked Skilled Mechanics. Acting on rush orders from Wash­ ington received, C. L. Mathews, local chairman of the United States civil service commission, began checking up every skilled mechanic in the Spring­ field civil service district and taking his name and address to be forwarded immediately to the national capital. Each man is being asked if he will consent on call to leave his job and enter the service of the government in a munition factory. It Is estimated that about 3,000 skilled mechanics can be found in Springfield and vicinity. Fine for Bootlegging. The measure provides that a fine of from $50 to $100 be assessed bootleg­ gers on the first conviction and that on second conviction the fine is to be not less than $100 nor more than $200 with a penitentiary sentence from one to three years. Two house bills, carrying appropria­ tions of $235,000 Were passed and will be signed by the governor. One pro­ vides for an appropriation of $40,000 for rebuilding a part of the Peoria state hospital, recently damaged by fire. The other bill carries an appro­ priation of $195,000 to pay the gen­ eral expenses of Chester and Jollet penitentiaries and the Pontlac reform* atory. Hospital Appropriations. The hospital appropriation was passed 30 to 0. Chester's appropria­ tion Is $30,000, while $75,000 Is pro­ vided for Pontiac and $80,000 for Jollet. The bill passed 46 to 2 with the emergency clause. Representative Carl Green's bill, providing for Increased damages to farmers whose sheep are "killed by dogs, passed the senate, 35 to 0. Nine bills were advanced to third reading, including Senator Lantz' bill which provides that penitentiary con­ victs shall work for the secretary of state in the manufacture of automo* bile license plates. Money for National Guata. The appropriation of $196,444 to meet a deficiency In the Illinois Na­ tional Guard, caused by the mobiliza­ tion for the Mexican border service was approved by the house. The bill already has passed the senate. Incorporated law firms cannot prac­ tice law In Illinois, If the senate acta favorably upon Representative Sidney Lyons' bill, passed by the house. It prohibits corporations from doing a law business. m Senator Richard Barr's bill estab­ lishing an eight-hour day and increased wages for the employees of Jollet and Chester penitentiaries was passed by the senate by a vote of 28 to 12. Joint Resolution on War. The lower house of the Illinois gen­ eral assembly believes that if the Unit­ ed States Is to be drawn ino the world it should strictly adhere to the docbstn#of equality and independence for all nations, laid down by President Wilson In his address to congress last January. A joint resolution expressing this view was introduced in the house by Representative Edward D. Shurtleff of Marengo, chairman of the Republican steering committee, and was adopted without any adverse comment by unan­ imous vote. Pledge Support to President. After reciting the words of the pres­ ident and praising the sentiment which he expressed, the resolution pro­ vides : "That, in behalf of the people of this great commonwealth, we hereby pledge our moral support to the president of the United States In thus presenting to the world the just rights of Belgium, . Ireland, Poland and all other small nations, to the end that at the peace conference which must follow the great pending conflict, the rights of such nations be pteafcntad and gtvna joat recognition." V# i. Laf. UNFETTERED AND UNAFRAID 4 Tr »T. LOUIS REPUBLIC U. S. PLANTS READY MANY BIO PLANTS FOR USE OF GOVERNMENT. Volunteer Army of 3,000,000 Is Planned --Plans Are Now Fully Matured. Washington, March 23.--All the re­ sources of the United States, indus­ trial as well as military, are speedily being mobilized to place the nation in the fullest state of readiness for any eventuality. For the present the responsibility rests with the, navy, which is arming American merchant ships, placing rush orders for submarine chasers, spend­ ing $115,000,000 by special authority of congress to hurry the naval con­ struction already under way, advanc­ ing the graduation of classes at An­ napolis, protecting American harbors against Invasion by German subma­ rines and marshaling the industrial resources necessary to stand behind the fleet. Flaps for the army are not so fully matured. It Is believed, however, that President Wilson will recognize the possibility of the army's participation In war when he addresses congress by discussing the need of universal mili­ tary training. The volunteer army of 500,000 1s planned as a nucleus of what eventu­ ally would be an army of S.000,000 and would be assembled in camps. The mobilization of Industrial re­ sources has gone much farther. Hun­ dreds of great corporations, through the efforts of the council of national defense, have prepared themselves to utilize their full efficiency in the de­ fense of the Nation. BACK PLEA FDR WAR HUGE NEW YORK CROWD CHEERS PATRIOTIC ADDRESSES. FIRST TO GIVE RECOGNITION United 8tates Congratulates New Gov­ ernment of Russia--Ambassador Sees Council. Petrograd, March 24.--The United States is the first nation to recognise formally the new government of Rus­ sia. Ambassador Francis made a pre­ liminary call In the morning on For­ eign Minister Milyoukoy immediately upon the receipt of instructions from the state department at Washington. In the afternoon, accompanied by his staff, Including the naval and military attaches, he went to the Marlnsky pal­ ace, where the council of ministers was assembled, made the formal rec­ ognition and p^sented congratulations and felicitations on behalf of the United States. RUSS DEFEAT TURK FORCE Slavs Win Sixteen-Hour Battle Out- ilde of Kerind--Another Victory Reported Near Lake Van. Petrograd, March 26. -- Russian troops pushing west from Kermanshah. In Persia, have reached a point less than forty-five miles from the Meso- potainlan border. The war office an­ nounced that after ft " Turkish army had been beaten In a 16-hour battle outside of Kerind the Turks had re­ treat ed to the vicinity of Kerind and made another stand there. The Ruf­ fians have won a - new success near Lake Van, In Turkish Armenia. Oust Man Who Spurns Flag. Kansas City. Mo.. March 27.--Two hundred German-American employees of the Helm brewery forced one of their fellow workmen to quit his job because he refused to salute the Amer­ ican flni hoisted over the brew«7. »• Britain to Save Daylight. London, March 27.--All clocks In the United Kingdom, it Is announced officially, will be moved forward one hour at two o'clock in the morning of April 8, Easter. The clocks will be moved back again September IT. • Boston Harbor Is Guarded. Boston, March 24.--Navy yard offl- «ials were ordered' to rush into serv­ ice high-powered navy steam launches armed with picked men to patrol Bos­ ton harbor and the water front of ths navy yard from sunset to sunrise. * French Liner Arrives Here. New York. March 24.--The French line steamship Espagne arrived here from Bordeaux with 231 passengers. She came in armed with an automatic Prompt Action Is Urged by Former Secretary of State Root-- Others Spoke. New York, March 24.--Led by more* than 40 patriotic and civic organiza­ tions and college clubs, a crowd that filled* Madison Square Garden Thurs­ day night enthusiastically pledged It­ self to the support of President Wilson and urged that there be no more delay upon the part of the United States in enter in gthe European war against Germany. Thousands of voices joined In sing­ ing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and other patriotic airs, while the various college clubs interrupted the m#etiij$ at Intervals by giving their yells. Mr. Root said in part: - "We come not to find fault or to criticize. We come to turn our faces toward the government of our choice, the government, the president and the congress, on whom weigh the ter­ rible burdens of decision and action in the issue of peace or war and In the terrible pursuit of that freedom which can be maintained. It seems now, only by war. "There is no nation on earth with a greater stake In the success of the allies in this war against Ger­ man militarism than the United States." In opening- his address Dr. John Grler Hibben. president of Princeton university, said: "I am here tonight as a pacifist believe In peace at any price, and this price at the present time is war." APPLYING THE ADAMSON LAW Managers and Brotherhoode Agree op Tentative Plan at New Yoi*. New York, March - 26.--Railroad managers and representatives of the four trainmen's brotherhoods have agreed upon a tentative basis for the application of the Adamson law. It was announced by Eiisha Lee, chair­ man of the national conference com­ mittee of railway managers. The agreement, it was said, "covers the greater part of the wage schedules, in order that the increased wages ac­ cruing to the employees since January 1 may be paid as quickly as possible:" "A number of minor points." said Mr. Lee in a formal statement, "are still to be decided. If any differences arise they will be referred to a joint board of eight, four from each side." AHMED SKIP IS SAFE U. 6. LINER ST. LOUIS ARRIVES AT H PORT, S#fS to^E . DEPARTMtSllY>:W:« ! U-BOATS WERE NEAR* REPORT Passenger Declares TKkt Thretrllrit- ish Destroyers Fired at Submarine --Oil Visible on Water Where Foe Had Been. Washington, March 28.--The Ameri­ can liner St. Louis, first armed Ameri­ can ship to crofts the Atlantic, has ar­ rived safely at its destination, Secre­ tary Daniels announced. Information as *to the arrival of the steamer came to the navy depart­ ment from" the offices of the American line, in New York. The company; wished to tiiake known the fact to relieve the anxiety of those having relatives or friends in vessels. Sec­ retary Daniels approved such action. No details of the trip were given in the report. A vBdtish Port. March 28.--t*he liner Stu Louis, first passenger steamship of the American line to leave the United States- slnee President Wilson decided to arm American merchantmen,, reached here safely, Just how near she came to being a victim of a submarine, or whether she was in danger, depends on how much credence is to be placed In ru­ mors wnlch flew thick and fast aboard the vessel. ' On Saturday night, according to one story from passengers, three British de­ stroyers ahead of the St. Louis fired a number of shots, and when the liner neared the spot a film of oil was visi­ ble on the water--and a film of oil gen­ erally means a sunken submarine. New York, March 28.--The St. Louis, owned by the American liue, left here March 17 with 31 pa'ssengers, of whom 14 were Auieriain citizens. Among the crew of 394 persons were 131 Amer­ icans. E STATE'S Kaleidoscopic View of the Hap­ penings in Illinois., FIRES EXACT HEAVY TOLL iCost state Nearly $2,000,000 In 'Feb­ ruary--Entire Student Body and Faculty of Chicago Univer­ sity Volunteer. Springfield.--State fire losses for February totaled $1,970,130. Chicago.--The University of Chica­ go is the first big pniversity to volun­ teer its services to the government. • Vand*lia.--T. N. Dakin, senior edi­ tor of the Union, is dead. Edwardsvllle.--The orphanage of the Holy Child was given $3,000 by the will of Mrs. Caroline Mary Hayer of Alton. , " Evanston.--Horace A. Runck^l of -- . . . s GREAT DEMINt . FOR CANAOUN LAND Americans Are Buyers and* Be­ coming Settlers--Anxious to M Cheap and Protiue- tive Land. Reports are to hand that there will v be a large influx of settlers from th« tJnited States into the Canadian West, during the coming Spring. For a tlmo there has been a falling off, on account of the fear of conscription, which off;|* course was not possible, and which th» •« Canadian Government gave every as- .^ surance would not be put Into opera­ tion. In any case it would not affect: the American settler, and more than 3^; that the man who was working on the. farm, helping to produce the graitt* ;^ that goes to feed those who are at war,.. / would not be affected. ' « The excellent yields of the Western; Canada crops, and the high prices se--f ja| cured is having its influence on those < looking for homes. The authenticated'. reports that have been sent out from time to time that this farmer and that: U. S. TROOPS MAY AID FRANCE Secretary Lansing Favors Sending Force Abroad and Approves Bond Issue. g * Washington, March 28.--Representa­ tives Flood, Harrison and Ragsdale, members of the house foreigu affairs committee, discussed the international situation on Monday with Secretary Lansing. Espionage and censorship treasures were among the legislation for the new congress that were con­ sidered. During ttte conference Secretary Lan­ sing indicated that one plan to aid the allies Is to help France finance the war and that another under considera­ tion Involves the sending of a military force lo the French front. The president's conclusions w£re not made known definitely, and it was said he hatl not determined finally what to recommend In his message to congress. Secretary Lansing made It very clear that the plan which probably will be urged most will be authorization by congress of a large bond issue, the pro­ ceeds of which would be devoted to purchase of French bon<Js. MANN WOULD QUIT RACE RUSS POLICE ARREST MANY Estimated That Between 6,000 and 7,000 Suspects Locked Up by the Revolutionists. Stockholm. March 26.--It Is efttlraat* ed that between 6,000 and 7,000 ar­ rests have been made In Petrograd by the revolutionary police. Nearly as many arrests have been made in Mos­ cow, It Is said. Most of the prisoners are confined In Tauride palace,, the jail connected with the duma, and the fortress of St. Peter and St. paol. General Wood Has Faith in Altin4. New York, March 27.--Major Gen­ eral Wood, in an address at the Re­ publican club herA declared he did not believe the United States would have any trouble with the "so-called alien population" within our border. m Germany to Seize Grains. Berlin. March. 27.--The German gov­ ernment nnounced on Saturday that all grains and legumes still In the hands of Consumers above limited quantities will be seized for the benefit of the public. Fire Destroys Church and School. Lanesboro, Minn.. March 26.--Fire of undetermined origin, which broke out in the new high school building and spread to the old high school building and the Lutheran church, caused a loss of $150,-000. Houston, Minn., Hae Flood. Houston, Minn., March 26.--The Root river has overflowed Its hanlcs and flooded this city to n depth of from three to five feet. Sixty feet of the Milwaukee railroad track waf jraahed oat • mile above town. • Congressman Declares He Would Halt Speakership Fight if It Blocks Nation's Needs. Washington, March 28.--<3ongre«4s- man James R. Mann of Chicago, Re­ publican deader of the house, on Mon­ day announced that in the country's crisis lie would forego all ambition to be speaker of the house of representa­ tives to prevent any possible deadlock In the house organization and the meet­ ing of congress to enact legislation needed for the safety of the natloni Tills action by Mr. Mann is declared to clinch the re-election of Champ Clark as speaker and Democratic con trol of the house of representatives and of its committees.. . . . Mr. Mann suggested an American house of representatives, Instead of a partisan house. • • if**' CALLS KAIS£$ PACT BREAKER U. S. Note Refusing to Reaffirm Old Pacts Assails Kaiser for Viola- v. tions of Law. Washington, March 28.--Germany's "clear violations" of the treaties of 1710 and 1828 and her "disregard of the canons of international courtesy" were assigned as reasons for refusal to* reaffirm -br extend these agreements. The note of refusal to Germany, transmitted through Pr. Paul Rirter. the Swiss minister, was made public by the state department on Monday, and discloses that this government "Is seriously considering" whether Ger­ many's conduct has not In effect abro­ gated these treaties. High Court Upholds Order. Washington. March 28.--The Su­ preme court upheld an order of the in­ terstate commerce commission divorc­ ing the Lehigh Valley Railroad com­ pany from its steamship line, the Le- hlgh Valley Transi>ortation company. China Envoy Asks Passports. 4 Berlin, .March 28--The Chinese minister to Gern any has formally re­ quested his pa#|ports. He was expect­ ed to leave shortly, fulfilling the rup­ ture in diplomatic relations recently decred by the Peking government. President Refuses Pardon. Washington. March 28.--President Wilson de.nied an application for par­ dons for Maury I. Diggs and F. Drew Caminetti, convicted at San Francisco under the white slave law. The men must bt*gin prison sentences. Foment a Countet-Revolt Washington, March 28.--Reports reached the state department that Ger­ man agents in Russia are seeking to foment a couuter-re\ ulution by Russian aocialists against the pres^^j^yjk sional government, - , farmer had paid for their entire farm,, Springfield was chosen editor of the hoMlngs out of one crop has reached K | the ears of the man looking for a farm.-. ^ When he hears that G. H. Beatty of...v ̂ Nanton, Alberta, had 679 bushels of wheat from 12 acres or an average of •' 56% bushels to the acre, he becomes: interested. When he learns that Sid­ ney E. Phillips of Beddeford, Alberta, I; threshed ten hundred and fifty-three bushels of wheat, the average being; ;, 52H bushels per acre, his interest Is farther aroused. Thos. Long of Leth»' ' bridge had 120 bushels of oats to the acre from a field of 25 acres, W. • Qulnn of Milk River had 6,094 bushels of wheat from 100 acres, an average of 60 bushels per acre, and Robert Tackaberry of Nobleford makes afflda- * vit that he had an average of seventy- six bushels of wheat per acre from Candle, student organ of Northwest­ ern university. East St. Louis.--The triennial state camp of Royal Neighbors elected Mrs. Anna .Noonan, La Salle, oracle, and Mrs. Mary Akard, Jerseyville, record­ er-receiver. Champaign.--Twenty-one students of Illinois university have signed to go to France to dri^e ambulances this summer. Rockford.--Rt. Rev. Peter J. Mul- doon, bishop of this diocese, has been named bishop of Los Angeles by the Vatican. Urbana.--Undergraduates of the University of Illinois have started a campaign to raise $5,000 for Belgian children. Clinton. -- "Timmie" Whalen, who lost both his legs under an Illinois train, asks court permission to com­ promise his $18,000 award for $5,000. Springfield.--Sangamon county has appropriated $500 to be distributed among farmers of the county who ex­ hibit at the state fair and do not win a prize. Springfield.--Music is growing In fa­ vor among the schools of the state, as shown by the Increase In the number of SCIHYOIS having special music teach­ ers from 111 in 1911 to 287 in 1917. Peoria.--The Three-I league sched­ ule, providing for 126 games, has been adopted. Alton.--Tk. thief with a penchant for cornerstones Is at large here. Danville.--Roy Bowen was given a birthday present of a 160-acre farm valued at $30,000 by his parents. Springfield.--Hon. James R. Howe, president of the State Society for the Prevention of'Cruelty Is organizing a local branch here. Ashland.--The annual election of village officers has been called for April 17. Peoria.--Sister M. Evelyn, daughter of W. S. Carter, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, is dead at Nazareth, Mo. Taylorvllle.--Christian oounty will provide the right of Way for the new air line between Chicago and St, Louis. New Berlin.--The eastern portion of the square burned; loss, $15,000. Chicago.--John Rytpoll fell four stories on a pile of bricks and lumber, but was only badly jolted. Chicago.--Hearing of charges against former Police Chief Healey postponed on account of illness. Petersburg.--The Old Salem Chau­ tauqua has been re-established. Chicago.-- Paul Bernfoot fined $50 tor attempting to evade jury service. Springfield.--Illinois Food Commis­ sioner Matthews says 3,000 calves have been sold to children's calf clubs for raising. Chicago.--Granger Farwell has won his patent suit against the Pyle-Na- tional Electric Headlight company. Bloomington--Profit from the state's 40-ncre tract at the Soldiers' Orphans' home last year were $4,900. Chicago.--Estate of Robert Hall McCormick, art connoisseur, scheduled -$110,000. Maywood. -- Donald Bronenkamp, electrioian, killed by live wire. Chicago. -- Sammy P. Greenblatt, aged eight months, locked in home while his mother went visiting, burned to death while playing with matches. Evanston. -- This fcity is raising funds for an automobile ambulance for the American field hospital in France. Chicago.--Former Gov. Edward F. Dunne appointed director of State Pawnbrokers' association by Mayor Thompson. Aurora.--Kane county lawyers have caused consternation among divprced couples by not having decrees not paid for signed by the court. Chicago.--Judge Landls has called a special grand jury. Chicago.--Life of John Best, who started fire with kerosene, saved by smothering flames by rolling him on the ground. Oak Park. -- Ammonium sulphite bomb drove outdoors members of Y. M. C. A. Chicago.--Michael L. Roslnla. un- bathed for over six months, discharged by judge on promise to take a bath. Pontine.--Christopher C. Strawn. pl« oneer settler, dead here, aged seventy- six. Oak Park.--Will of John D. Ross, lumberman, filed, leaves estate of $809,000. Chicago.--Illinois Laundry Owners' association in annual session declared that in five years the old-fashioned washerwoman will not exist. Chicago.--H. H. Kohlsaat company declared bankrupt. Rochester.--New Christian church will be dedicated April 12. *« Mount Vernon.--Gertrude M. MoU^r has passed the civil service examina­ tion for institution librarian. Alton.--Ten thousand eggs in largest Incubator in the world are being hatched here. . Springfield.--- A b a L i n c o l n - * v t » Highway will be IdentifledJ>y field ot 10.63 acres. Thos. Boulton of the same place makes affidavit that from fifty acres he had a yield of flfty-thre« : bushels of wheat per acre. Newell J. Noble's affidavit of getting 54 bushel* ; per acre from 1,000 acres stands out t most strongly as evidence of what the wh^at grower can do. This affidavit is ., strengthened by a paragraph stating that he had 122 bushels and 30 lbs. per ; acre from 394.69 acres. Mrs. Nancy ^ I Coe makes affidavit that on her farm at Nobleford she threshed six thou? sand one hundred and ten bushels of wheat from one hundred and fifteen acres, or fifty-three bushels and eight lbs.* per acre, and from a flax field • V*' (stubble field) she got 20 bushels and v, ,C; 88 pounds per acre. " It cannot be said that these wer#v: freak yields because so many had suclt great success. When these reports ar# read, the man looking for a farm be*: comes convinced. These are only a few of the tetlson* ( that will cause a large influx of Amer­ ican farmers into the Canadian West t during the coming Spring. j * The farmers now resident In Manl* toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta ara *£* purchasing additional lands. 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