I am not coming to you with any vague story concerning my troubles and expecting you to be interested as a matter of sympathy.

I realize that to go into the city council of Chicago with a legitimate proposition is one thing.

To get it passed and approved by the city authorities is another.

I need advice and assistance, and I am not begging it.

If I could get a general franchise, such as I have described, it would be worth a very great deal of money to me.