Some Interesting Figures

In 1907, when the traction problems were solved by the adoption of the so-called "Settlement Ordinances" (after the entire question had been submitted to a referendum vote of the residents of Chicago), a. value was established by the city of Chicago for the properties as they then existed. That valuation, which was more than $30,000,000 below the value claimed by the companies, arbitrarily disregarded many millions of capital that had actually been invested in their securities.

To this 1907 valuation the city has permitted the companies to add the amounts actually expended on capital account when authorized and certified by the Board of Supervising Engineers. These expenditures, covering track extensions and additions to equipment, brought the total purchase price as of January 31, 1918, to $155,201,388. This represented the figure at which the city might have taken over the properties if it chose to exercise the right at that date.

The companies pay to the city of Chicago for the privilege of operating their cars in the streets 55 per cent of their net receipts annually. This has amounted in eleven years to over $24,000,000.

Like other corporations, the Surface Lines have borne their share of taxation, this item aggregating nearly $12,000,000 in the last eleven years. In addition the companies have been required under the ordinances to contribute in purely public benefits which were no legitimate part of the cost of transportation a further sum approximating $15,000,000, on account of paving, maintaining paving and cleaning and sprinkling right of way.

The total payments on account of these various forms of public benefits, including taxes, exceed $45,000,000.

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Suggestions for Visitors.

Chicago, aside from its importance as a great business center, has numerous attractions which make it the ideal vacation city, and its location on the shores of Lake Michigan justifies its recognition as the ideal summer resort.

The Surface Lines offer the most convenient transportation in Chicago. An interesting folder with a map of the sight-seeing district can be had on application to room 804, the Borland building, corner Monroe and LaSalle streets.

Here are a few suggestions to the visitor who desires to be-
come acquainted with some of Chicago's attractions and for the
general information of those who would like to have a more com-
prehensive idea of what to see and how to see it.

NEW MUNICIPAL PIER-Here is one of Chicago's newest and
greatest wonders-a great recreation center and a steamboat land-
ing extending 3,000 feet into the lake and costing about $5,000,-
000. Here one may enjoy the cooling breezes of Lake Michigan
while getting an expansive view of the city's sky line. There
are many attractions on the pier itself during the season, in-
cluding observation towers, board walk, children's playground,
open air and inclosed restaurants, public dining room for pic-
nickers and immense freight and passenger boat terminals.
one should miss this trip. Take through route No. 1 car in
Wabash avenue, State street car in State street, Broadway car
in Dearborn or Randolph street, Clark street or through route
No. 22 car in Clark street, or Lincoln avenue car in LaSalle
street; ride north to Grand avenue and transfer east to the lake.
Cars operate on the pier.

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CLARENDON BATHING BEACH-This municipal enterprise is one of the newest attractions in Chicago. It is owned and operated by the city and should be visited by every one. Costly buildings beautify the premises. Ten thousand bathers can use the beach at one time, and even if one does not care to "take a dip" a pleasant afternoon can be spent here. Take through route No. 1 car in Wabash avenue or Broadway car in Dearborn or Randolph street, ride north to Sunnyside avenue and walk east to the lake.

CHICAGO'S GREAT ZOO-No collection of animals in the United States is more complete or interesting than the one in Lincoln park. Here are 1,700 specimens which are a continual source of delight to children and grownups alike. One cannot visit the "Zoo" too often. Take through route No. 1 car in Wabash avenue, Clark street or through route No. 22 car in Clark street, Broadway car in Dearborn or Randolph street, or Lincoln avenue car in LaSalle street, ride north to main entrance of Lincoln park at Center street.

CHICAGO'S WONDERFUL PARKS.

Take

DOUGLAS PARK-Has many attractions, such as athletic
field, flower gardens, boating facilities and natatorium.
12th street car in Dearborn or Adams street, or Ogden avenue
car in State or Randolph street, ride west to park at 12th street
and California avenue.

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GARFIELD PARK-Has many attractions, including flower
gardens, boating facilities, public golf course, largest conserva-
tory in the United States, several statues. Take
Madison street car in Madison street to park en-
trance at Central Park avenue.

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HUMBOLDT PARK-Offers facilities for boating and other recreation and has some attractive statues. Take Division street car in State or Washington street and ride west to park terminus of line.

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JACKSON PARK-One of Chicago's most beautiful spots, on part of which was located the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. Here are splendid boating facilities, a bathing beach, two public golf courses, Field museum, flower gardens, government life saving station and La Rabida sanitarium. Take Jackson park car or Stony Island-93d car in Wabash avenue to "Midway" at 59th street.

LINCOLN PARK-One of the city's most interesting attractions. See Zoo with 1,700 animals, Academy of Sciences, bathing beach and golf course near Diversey boulevard, conservatory, flower gardens, boating and other recreation facilities; also the world famous Saint Gaudens statue of Abraham Lincoln. Take through route No. 1 car in Wabash avenue, Clark street or through route No. 22 car in Clark street, Broadway car in Dearborn street or Lincoln avenue car in LaSalle street, ride north to main entrance of park at Center street.

WASHINGTON PARK-Offers facilities for boating and other recreation. Take through route No. 3 car in Wabash avenue and ride south to terminus at park, or take Cottage Grove car in Wabash avenue and ride south to 55th street entrance,

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST.

ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-A noted museum of natural history having many interesting specimens. Open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily and 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. Sundays. Free. Take through route No. 1 car in Wabash avenue, or Clark street or through route No. 22 car in Clark street, or Broadway car in Dearborn_street, or Lincoln avenue car in LaSalle street, ride north to Lincoln park entrance at Clark and Center streets.

FIELD MUSEUM-One of Chicago's "seven wonders" is this costly collection of natural history material gathered from the remotest corners of the world. Its present home in Jackson park was the Fine Arts building of the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. A permanent building to house this great institution is being erected on Grant park at a cost of $4,000,000. The museum is open to visitors 9 a. m. to 4 p .m. daily-free on Saturdays and Sundays. Take Jackson park or Stony Island-93d car in Wabash avenue to 57th street and Stony Island avenue and walk east toward the lake.

CUBS' PARK-Home grounds of Chicago's National league team. Take Clark street or through route No. 22 car in Clark street and ride north to entrance at Addison street.

SOX PARK-Home grounds of Chicago's representative in the American Baseball league may be reached by taking Wentworth avenue or through route No. 2 or No. 22 car in Clark street. Ride south to 35th street and walk one block west to park entrance.

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HAYMARKET SQUARE-This largest market for truck gar-
den produce was the site of the anarchist riot in 1886.
activity of this place any weekday morning is worth watching,
Take Ogden avenue car in State, Randolph or Lake street, and
ride west to Desplaines street. Or take Madison
street car west as far as Desplaines street and
walk north two blocks to Randolph street. A stroll
for several blocks west through the market will be
interesting.

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CHICAGO DEATH ROLL. Dec. 1, 1917, to Dec. 1, 1918.

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