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The remedy for election frauds and Major E. M. Skinner, formerly ascorrupt practices generally in public offices rests with the voters, Harry sociated with the Gorgas Memorial in: Eugene Kelly, fonner president of the stitution, was engaged as the district Chicago Union League club and investigator of election frauds, told the Wil- engineer for the North Shore Mosquito mette Forum for 100% Voting at a Abatement district at· a special meeting meeting of that local non- Partisan or- of the board of trustees of the district ganization Monday evening of this held at the \Vilmette Village hall last week at the First ·Congregational Tuesday. The appointment of Major Skinner church. Every voter is in . duty boua1d to ex- followed closely the refusal of the conercise the ·privilege of the franchise, Mr. Kelly told his audience, declaring that it wa·s not merely a privilege but a solemn duty to cast the ballot on election day. Speaking on the subject, "T·he Prese.nt Day Patriot," Mr. Kelly touched upon the origin of government, reveiwing its gradual growth and development into its present form. H~ dwelt upon the privilege and duty of the voter to express himself. He explained the condition of the prostitution of the ballot and pointed out how . the state's attorney's office can be resopnsible by obstruction methods, for the failure to punish those guilty of such practice. Citing actual instances of corruption in public office, the speakPr ""tounrlt>tf his audience with the assertion that $1.200.000 of public funds were stolen by the expedient of juggling land deals in the Forest Preserve, and that trf'mendous waste lies in grossly padded payrol1s in the Sanitary District. Fact.s corroborating · his statements, Mr. ·Kelly declared, can be had by reference to the reports of the Chicago Bar association concerning t>lection frauds, reports of the Citizens' association regarding Forest Preserve diversion of money, and findings of the Chicali{o Association of Commerce in the matter of Sanitary District payroll padding. Because of the non-partisan character of the meeting, Mr. KPltv rf>frained from naming persons involved in the fraudulent practices he cited. The remedy is in the hands of the people. he declared in conclu~ion. It is the duty of every citizen to vote and to become informed in order that he may vote intelligently. Voters-H olil Remetl:v- Major E. M.·Skfnner for Ballo Fr11tuli~ · AtJpointed ·~skeeter Says Forum StJeaker District Engineer tract by Frank I. Miller of New 'Bruris~ wick, N. ]., who was named as engineer on February 29 but declined to a~cept it on a one year basis, as provaded for .by law. Major Skinner has accepted the appointment on a basis of two days a week at a fee of $2 500 ~ Y.ear. He will start at once on prebmmary surveys and will submit a report to the trustees at their next meeting. It was also decided to appoi~t .a superintendent for the district and plans for the immediate starting of work were discussed. Preliminary preparations are being made and it is I Tlie new truek authorizeC1"....,. ..... Public Works . department seve I weeks ago by the Village board was expected to be .delivered for service this ·' week. The · department is now almost completely m()torized, one lone dobbin remaining of the several teams employed until within the past few years. · , -----~ There were 71 county and other ~gricultural fairs held in Illinois darmg 1927. · _2 .....;: ..:. , anticipated that actual wor.k will be started next month. To Let An Apartment -where all the beauty and residential ·atmosphere of the North Shore is preser"ed in"iolate-in Hubbard Woods~ Winnetka 3 Rooms 4 Rooms - 5 Rooms Book Illustration Exhibit Attended by Many Residents The Wilmette library assumed the appearance of an art gallery this week as the illustrations made by children of the Wilmette public and parochial schools of the various books that they had read were placed on exhibit. Because of the large number of illustrations to be displayed practically the entire wall space of both the adult and children's department is being utilized. The display has been exceedingly popular both with the children and the parents and many have taken advantage of the evening hours to view the exhibit. Because of the large number viewi.ng the display, the time for closing the ·exhibit has been extended to next Wednesday, it wa'l stated by Miss WinifJ;"ed Bright, children's librarian, who is sponsoring the exhibit. The most popular book, if the number of illustrations is Indicative of this, is "Heide" by Spyri. The next is "Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain and the thi'rd is "Little Lost fig." Lindbergh's "We" also ranks exceptionally high in popularity. Unusual spaciousness and fine interiOr appointments Every apartment commands splendid view. · The rooma are large and light, the loon of oak, with woodwork in mahogany and white enamel. The colortd tile bathrooms have showers aad each apartment is equipped with electric refrigeration. The four and five room apartments have fall aiud kitchens, the tbm room apartments have kitchtnettn, and all have ~n-a-door beds. The building overlooking a ~quare block of lawn and park will be a handsome addition to the high character of Hubbard Wooda. Costing over a quarter million dollan, it praents new advantages ia design and layout and it is done in the Authentic English arcbitKtural motive. The main ftoor on one street contains the apartment entrances and the other ·reet is devoted to fine aad exclusive shops. The locatioa is at the northwest comer of Merrill Street and Linden Avenue. · One block from the ·ation of the Northwestern, North Shore Electric Railroad. About three blocks from public Kbool. Catholic school and church. The rental is moderat~ Saturday and Sunday afternoons there is aa agaat on the preaWa. . For fall informatioa apply to McGUIRE & ORR, Agents .541 LINCOLN AVENUE, WINNETKA GLENCOE OFFICE, PARK AVE., Opposite Depoe ·