IS A COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR HARRISON, ADVISING THE DEATH OF THE HON. ADLAI E. STEVENSON, AND REC- OMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF APPRE- CIATION OF HIS WORTH, CHARACTER AND PUBLIC SER- VICES. UNANIMOUS CONSENT WAS GIVEN FOR THE CON- SIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION AND ALDERMAN HEALY MOVED THAT IT BE ADOPTED. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY A RISING VOTE. THE TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION WAS AS FOLLOWS: "Whereas, The Hon. Adlai E. Stevenson, former vice-pres- ident of the United States, departed this life in this city on the 14th day of June, 1914, after having been a citizen of the state of Illinois for almost half a century ; and, "Whereas, Gen. Stevenson's high character and ability and the attractiveness of his personality were recognized thruout the entire nation and his long continued, distinguished and honorable public services culminating in the vice-presidency of the United States have reflected great credit upon the state of Illinois; and, "Whereas, In the death of Gen. Stevenson the state of Illi- nois has lost one of her most honored and distinguished citi- zens; now, therefore, be it ' ' Resolved, That the city of Chicago, by its council, hereby expresses its high appreciation of the character, worth and pub- lic services of the late Gen. Stevenson and its sense of loss and sorrow at his death, and its sincere sympathy for his family in their bereavement ; and be it further