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Show T JAMES A. PATTEN ENTERING A CAB AT THE BOARD OF TRADE AFTER HE HAD THOROUGHLY DEMONSTRATED v ' HIS CONTROL OF THE W HEAT MARKET BY HIS PER-SONALLY PER-SONALLY CONDUCTED CAMPAIGN ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. V fcpyi w -M t&-v k- - xtS.fes svffyv a,V -VA '.'.. ' v- -'&Z V tho First Presbyterian church of Ev-anston Ev-anston that he is always there when he Is In, the city and no one beside tho preacher has a better record of attendance. He always passes' tUe contribution plate and is an active worker in church life. Ho was made mayor of Evanston and Is said to have other political ambitions. Mr. Patten Is in partnership with a brother, George Patten, and W. II. Barllett. It is estimated that the three men have had anywhere from twelve to fifteen million "dollars to draw upon in this speculation of wheat. It is estimated that Mr. Patten made between five and six million dollars net himself and that those who went into the deal with him have made profits which run In seven figures. Chicago, IK . April 22. Much has been told of the wonderful ability of James A: Patten.' but the Inside life of this colossus of thejboard of trade is little known. , "Jim" Patten is the way he iV addressed ad-dressed by his intimate friendsf Like I some other wealthy men. he absolutc-I absolutc-I ly refuses to get Into a dress suit, al- though he 'frequently attends social functions of the dress suit variety He is stocklly built, weighs 190 pounds and lives in a magnificent half million dollar houso at Evanstou, 111. lie is very generous with his money and among other donations has given the Chicago Art Institute $250,-000. $250,-000. the Northwestern university $125,-000, $125,-000, and many other less ambitious donations. Mr. Patten is a politician and strong churchman. It is said in |