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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22
,OAL PRICES FIXED
y. BY PRES. WILSON
Continued from Page ID

ost OF production and are deemed
~ be not only fair and Just but lib
raj MS well Under them the III
sustry should nowhere lack stimula
\ ion
Il The statement concludes with the
able of prices as given above.
The Presidents proclamation made
i I clear that the entire coal producing
ystem of the country is To he placed
lnder close food control
The prices fixed by the President
we're far below any prices that have
)een suggested in the efforts To OBJ
ain voluntary agreement among
,oal operators. In the principal coal
ky,ds of the country he decreed a
price of 81 per ton or less for run oil
nine coal.
The highest price in the schedule
was $3.50 "A ton for prepared sizes
IF coal in the Washington coal fields.
The lowest was for the product ol
the Big Seam" district OF Alabama
where the price was fixed III $t90
per ton for run of mine coal, -. 10
for prepared sizes, and $l.65 for
slack or screenings,
Representative of the coal opera
tors in Washington tonight declined
to comment on prices fixed. They
We're clearly disappointed, however
lin the rates named, and betrayed an
inclination to balk at the chief eXecu
Itive's method of pricelixing.
Illinois Order is Void,
| The question Of whether the Pres
iidents order would supersede price
fixing for the states was quickly set
] tied by a high oficial Of the govern
: ments legal department, who statef
! that all state regulations would have
to give way. This will make void the
coal commission named by the STATE
Of Illinois and similar bodies in th'
other states.
I'm has been such that the Pfesi
dent has devoted practically his on
j. tire time to il for the last two o
three days The cabinet meeting to
day was called off, it is understood
on that account
Aside from the coal needed by tn
United States. there has been a con
slant and increasing demand from
| our allies for more fuel.
May Fix Anthracite Prices.
Washington. Aug. % r. Anthracit
coal dealers may be on the watch to
| government aCti0n similar to that tai
en- in the hituminous situation, III
White House minated today. Tn
President is preparing TO fix har
coal prices just as he set figures L
| the soft coal output, and may hay
the coal dictator TO take charge {
both situations, il was said.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

A proud young father telegraphed
the news Of his new responsibility TO
his brother In this fashion; "A hand
some boy has come to my house and
claims to he your nephew, We are
doing our best to give him proper
welcome" The brother. however, fail
cd to see the point and replied; Il have
not got II nephew, The young man Is
an lmpostor."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

The word luuatics is used twice in
the New Testament Matthew vi, ~
and xvii. 15l. The word evidently re.
fers to some disease affecting mind
and body. ny tho description given
in Mark tx, l7-25. it is concluded the
disease is epilepsy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22
BIDS FOR HOSPITAL
CLOSE ON SEPT. .

At the council meeting held this
forenoon. plans for The new hospital
were approved and the time set for
receiving bids set for Sept 9TH
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
main want add section page five

WANTED--A competent second girl.
Apply in person Mr.. James O'Toole,
123 n, Jackson st.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

The phoebe bird Is dull gray and
white: big. dark head; dashes for flies
from perch ANA returns, loves bridge
AMI old buildings It's note Is like IL
name.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

1t is said TINT there are as many aS
100on statues u-rl as ornaments upon
the exterior 0f tile cathedral at Char
tres France
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

ELECTRICIANS

For immediate work at Great Lakes,
5000 per day. State past experience
in detail Address G. A. e., care this
Office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22
Society Notes

The marriage of Lieut. Chatfield.
Taylor ana Miss Adell Blow took
place at the summer residence of the
brides parents ii Deer Park this
afternoon IN the presence Of mum
BE-. Gt guests ol the contracting par
ties. special ear from Chicago con.
yaycd the guests from that city 10 La
Sale, from which place they went to
Deer Park by auto The newly mar
RED couple viii spend their honey
neon at Rockford
In Miss Blows wedding party were
Miss aJne pauling Miss Helen Paul
ing, Miss Dorothy Kecly, Miss Paula
Carus, Miss Marietta Doolttlc. Miss
Mariana Talbot, and Miss Marion
Strobel. who was maid Of honor Lieut..
man He
Chatlield-TayIor had as his best man
1 Hendricks II Whitman, of Boston his
/ brothern-law and the ushors were
4 George Blow, brother Of the bride,
| otis Chatlield Taylor. Charles Cush,
! ing, Paul Winston, Charles Pratt
Vaughan. Burgess, Ioring Colemam
.oren Dickcy. Alexander Mcklintock
4 md Philip H. Armour Ill
= 4 =
\ number of Ottawa young people
offended dinner party given III Peru
last evening by Mr. Curt A. Nader
rhe dinner was given in honor OF a
friend of the hest, Mr.. James Harris
Of st. Louis, Mo, who Is on his "a}
10 Fort Sheridan training camp. Tho
AFFAIR was given at the Nader home
in Peru The Ottawa people attend
ing were Misses Martha llinebaugh
Alvena Scherer and Rebeca Bradford
ma Mr. Walter FINLAND.
{, . .
Mrs Edward Ganiere, Of Wallace
will give a card party At her home o.
Thursday afternoon from . to ,. AUG
~ for the bench al the Wallace Re-
Cross. Everyone invited Tickets, 2
cents.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

FOR SALE AT TlILIARDS GA
RAGE Hayne ) passenger auto.
new tires, self-starter. electric lights
in good conditions; Cross Country
Rambler, good tires, a good servic.
sable car at reasonable price, / 1917
Z passenger Chalmers, practically
new, at a bargain.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

UPHOlSTERING FURNITURE, re-
pairing and mattress rcnovatlng at
prices that save you money. Work
done TO please you Phone 192 or
write George Bauchle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

both need waking up DO the things
you yearn to do"
Mr. Parlette told his audience
mans success in life was not meas.
ured by his worldly goods, but his
ability 10 find happiness in life.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
Rock Island Earnings Increased Very Much
 Under the Receivers

Chicago, June 22.-The total operat- ing revenue of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway company, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1916, was $S0,sS9,129.40, an increase of $9,5S9,770.0S, or 13.5 per cent, compared with the previous year, while the op- erating expenses were s55,091, ,716.95, an increase of $1,4S1, 259.59, or 2.S per cent, making the net operating reve- nue for the year $25,797, 412.45, an in- crease of $S,10S, ,510.49, or 45.S per cent over the previous year. These figures and other statistics are contained in the thirty seventh annual report of the railway, which was recently taken out of the hands of a receiver and reor- ganfzed.
 The report reviews in detail the management of the property by Jacob M. Dickinson and Henry U. Nudge, re- ceivers, and later by Jacob M. Dickin- son. as sole receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
To Intern Suspects

New Orleans, June 22.-United States District Attorney Montgomery announced today that Emil Verholen and Heinrich Jahn, German machinists suspected of connection with an alleged bomb plot against shipyards around New Orleans will be interned as alien enemies until the war ends, unless further investiga- tion makes advisable other action agai tGt them. The two Germans were arrested at shipyard in Madisonville, La, sev eral days ago. Verholen carried re- volver, and in their room here six hand grenades were discovered. revolver which Jahn admitted belonged to him was found in his mattress today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
Officers Believe They
 Have Kidnapers and
 Murderers of Baby Rect

St Louis, June 22.-"we have obtained admissions from Claude Piersol that con- firms my belief that we have the kid napers and murderers of Baby Lloyd Rect now in custody" was the announce ment made today by Paul M O'Dea, county prosecutor from Springfield Mo, after he and Chief of Detectives Allender had questioned Pierso Cletus Adams and Dick Carter for more than four hours. --~
 Piersol, who is in jail here, today sent word to Allender that he had something he wanted to get off his chest' and the questioning resulted. He had heard of the arrest of Carter and that he was in Jail here.
 O'Dea said Piersol did not make con- fession, but that he made statements. which if true, are very damaging to other persons not now publicly connected with the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
SsLINNnQM

with full production. It is of no value to cut costs if output is reduced be- low the need. The thing most inn portant is get materials for shipbuild- ing and get them quickly. We must get busy and give some one authority to act Squabbles over prices between people without authority to buy or sell are idle"
 There have been rumors that a divis- ion of authority might be given be- tween General Goethals and Chairman Denman, the general to build steel ships and MT. Denman to take charge of wooden ship construction, but to- night it seemed likely that the Presi- dents instructions to General Gotehals to build all the wooden vessels possible meant that while the general will have full authority in building he will carry out the shipping boards wooden ship programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
RESERVE BANKS ARE URGED ID INCREASE
 BALANCES AT ONCE

Washington, June 22.-All reserve banks were notified by the federal re- serve board today that member banks should increase as promptly as possible their balances with the reserve banks to meet the requirements of the re- cent amendment to the reserve law The board suggested that the reserve banks observe a spirit of liberality and cooperate with member banks as far as practicable.
 Federal reserve banks in central re- serve cities-New York, Chicago and St. Louis-should request their member banks located in such cities" said the boards letter. to increase their bal ances to comply with the new requires ments not later than June 27
 It is considered inadvisable, the board explained, to increase at this time the pressure on reserve and cen- tral cities by encouraging heavy with drawals from those cities by corres- pendent banks desiring to transfer their reserves to the reserve banks.
 While the new law becomes techni- cally effective from this date" the letter continued. it is of course under- stood that a reasonable time must be allowed for making the necessary transfer. If, therefore member banks continue to maintain with reserve banks the percentage of reserves re- quired hitherto the reserve banks may until July 15 reasonably refrain from imposing penalties against member banks on account of deficiency in re- serve carried with them"
 This policy was determined upon by the board In view of the large with- drawels soon to be made from the money markets on account of the lib- erty loan financing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
Regular Army Recruiting
 Takes New Low Level

Washington, June 22.-Regular army re- cruiting took a new low level yesterday, a total of only 91s men having been re- ported for the day. New York main tained the lead among the states with 164 men. Pennsylvania, in second place, dropping below the 100 mark for the first time in many days-and furnishing only 95 recruits. Since April 1, 123 269 men have enlisted leaving more than 60,OO0 still to be obtained to fill all regiments of the regular army to full war strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
Fifty American Aviators
 Arrive at Nice, France

Nice, France, June 22.-Fifty American aviators arrived here today to undergo a course of instruction at the seaplane depot. They were given the heartiest of welcomes by their French comrades
 A Washington dispatch June 8 stated that 100 American aviators from the fly ing corps of the navy had arrived safely in France. They were the first of the American fighting forces to reach that country. The detachment included four expert aviators and many of the others were experienced in flying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

A tram car operated just outside Of Tokio is run by man power. Two Japs are employed to push 1t along over the. tracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
COCCHI AND POLICE
 WORKED TOGETHER
 IS CHARGE MADE
Four Motorcycle Officers Dismissed Following Il,- vestigation of Cruger
 Case in New York

New York, June 2.-Overhauling of it's failure to clear up the mystery surrounding the murder of Ruth Cru ger was resumed today when Commis sioner Woods suspended four motor cycle policemen and announced that the "shake-up" had only begun. The policemen were habitues of the motor cycle repair shop of Alfredo Cocchi where the body of the murdered girl was found after she had been missing four months.
 Basis for the suspension of the pa- trolmen was their alleged disregard of an order concerning the arrest of mo- tor car speeders, but the authorities were frank in the assertion that their investigations were disclosing an ar engagement between the police and Cocchi by which money had been ex- torted from speeders and the cases never officially reported.
 COCCHI ALLEGED CRATER
 The methods said to have been em- ployed was to serve the offender with a summons then tell him that Cocchi was friend of the traffic court mag- istrate and that the matter could he fixed" This was done, it Is asserted by agents who turned over the money to Cocchi. who divided with the police.
 Aionzo P. Cooper, acting captain of detectives in charge of the search for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

the Cruger girl, and who was suspend ed with three detectives last night by Commissioner Woods, was the princi pal witness at the investigation of the case begun today by Leonard M. Wall stein, commissioner of accounts, act ing upon orders of Mayor Mitchell. He was questioned closely regarding a re- port by a detective sergeant concern ing the search for Miss Cruger and could not remember that such report ever had been made.
 CARPENTER SHOP SEARCHED
 Late today Inspector Joseph A. Eau rot, in charge of Commissioner Woods inquiry, and Mrs. Grace Humiston. through whose efforts the body of Miss Cruger was finally found. searched the carpenter shop of Nicho- las Kunz, which adjoins the Cocchi motorcycle shop Nothing was made known as to what, if anything, was discovered.
 Mrs. Humiston issued a statement tonight in which she said she believed the tunnel found under Cocchf's shop has an outlet under building a few doors away which formerly was occu- pied by a saloon and operated by a woman. This saloon, according to Mrs. Humiston, was raided about q year ago by the police and score of young women who were found there removed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

Gotten, Mrs. J. Mercer-Widow of the late J. Mercer Gotten; died at the family residence. 91S Alabama street, Thursday morning; funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock; body will be sent by Johns to Sewanee, Tenn, for inter- ment at o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

Allen, Robert Chastine-Infant son of MT. and Mrs. L. C. Allen; died at noon yesterday at the residence 2404 Avenue E, Ensley; funeral services conducted from the home at o'clock this afternoon; interment in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

Taylor, Earle-Infant son of MT. aud Mrs. o. .E. Taylor; Ndied yesterday morning; funeral services will be conducted from the home, 710 Lon don avenue, at 9:30 o'clock this morning; interment in Bass cerle- tery Woodin in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

Hunt. t.Wilbur-Infant son of MT. and Mrs Melton Hunt: died at local in- firmary; body sent to Boaz, yester- day afternoon for interment by Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
$'7:50

At this price we show standard makes in genu- inc Palm Beach and Kool Kloth, in the dark shades and lighter tans and grays, in pinch back or plain models, in all sizes-regulars, long stouts or short stouts. If you're hard to fit, step in here and enjoy the pleasure of find ing just your size and the model you like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

kngOre, James-Funeral services were conducted from Johns private chapel yesterday afternoon; interment in Union Hill cemetery; survived by one daughter, Miss Anne Kilgore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

At this price we show the Kuppenhemer tai loring and style. If you want your summer suit to have that distinctive air and graceful lines that is stamped on well tailored suits, try one of these The cloths in these suits are all processed before being cut. This insures their coming, back from the laundry looking like new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23

''Winning the war Is all that counts" he said tonight. Materials should be bought at the lowest price possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-23
DEATHS

Arrant, Herman Joseph, Jr.-Funeral services conducted from the resi- dence, 2S22 Pine avenue, yesterday afternoon at o'clock; interment in Elmwood cemetery; Johns in charge was son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Ar rant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
An Army of
Internal RatheTS

over half a million bright keen. up-to-
date Americans have found that Internal
Bathing o. more essential 90 their we'll
being than External BathS
Have found that taken occasionally at
night they feel like different people the
next morning. No more Of that bilious.
tired. nervous condition hut. having hy
Natures own cleanser. autiseptic warm
water removed ali the poisonous wastes
from the Lower Intestine. they awake
Thoroughly refreshed by normal Sleep.
with all their functions acting Ina healthy
accord. bright happy. rlear-headed aud
confident eager aud capable for the du-
ties % the dny-
dr Walter Johnson writes Il got q 81.
IL. l.. Cascade outfit from YOU and ! am
glad did. 10 worked hue I haven't
uSed any medicine since the "CaScndp''
arrived-do not need it. J used Gas
Cade' according tu direction. 10 certain
~ does Just what Won saw 60 wii. Its
use makes one feel fne and hungry Am
using the Cascade" once q week now.
hut doL't need % so often
Why not learn more about this rapidly
growing and natural practice The i
B J.. Cascade" the original and best an
piiance FOR this purpose. manufactured by
Ghus. 4. TyrrelI "a H. Is now being
shown and explained by the American
Drug Go. la south Bend. There also NAV
He obtained free ob request "Nhy Man Of
To-day L. Only 50 Per Cent Efficient " =
most interesting booklet oE the subject
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
500 ATTEND BIC
MASONIC BALL
Lodge No. 294 EntertainS at
Place Hall With Dane
ing and Cards.

Marked by an attendance Of 500.
the annual reception Of the South
Bend lodge. No. 2S4, r. & A. NJ.
held last night at Place hall, sur
passed any OF the previous recep-
tions given by the lodge and proved
TO be one Of tie seasons social sue
cesses.
Decorations symbolic Of the or
der were in evidence throughout the
hall while cosy corners in the bali
room made an added feature. Start
ing at o'clock. dancing and card
playing was enjoyed throughout the
evening, the music for the former
being furnished 10y the Messick or
Chestra. A two course dinner was
served later in the evening.
The executive committee in charge
of the affair was composed of r
NJ. Caldwell, chairman and director:
Charles l.. Zigler. treasurer; Rich
ard J. Genge. secretary, and Phillip
l.. Nicar. assistant secretary. Var
ious other committees were also re-
spOnsible for the success of the
event
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
REV. DOUGHERTY
TO TERRE HAUTE
Rev. R. H. CrOwder of MOntl-
cello to Come to Grace NJ.
E. is Report Received.

Word was received in South Bend
" Wednesday from Lafayette to the
effect that Rev. Frank X. DOugherty,
pastor Of Grace Methodist Episcopal
church here for the last number of
years. had been appointed by Bishop
Nicholson to the First Methodist
church at Terre Haute to succeed
Rev. I. r. Harper, who has resigned
to go as missionary 10 South
America. The First Methodist
is one OF the leading churches of
Terre Haute.
Rev. r. II. Crowder, pastor of the
Methodist church OF Monticello. has
been appointed To succeed Rev.
Dougherty at South Bend, accord
ing 10 the Lafayette report.
When asked concerning the mat
ter wednesday night. Rev. Dough
erty said that ne had not yet re-
ceived word from Bishop Nicholson
as TO where he would be stationed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
JAMES OLIVER II.
RETURNS TO CITY
Vice President OF PIOHV Works Back
After Trip i'm Europe and
South America.

James Oliver. IL, vice president Of
the oliver Chilled Pillow works, who
has been in Europe and South
America for some time. arrived in
South Bend Tuesday and reported
that his homeward trip was rather
exciting as the liner on which he
had passage, the Vestris. was con-
tinually on the lookout for Ger
man raiders and accordingly pur-
sued an erratic course.
According TO Mr.. Oliver. the pas
sengers would watch the sun sink
into the west at evening on the port
side and in the morning they would
see IL rise on the port side. Again
they would go below the deck with
the sun shining from the starbOard
and upon returning in a few min
utes they would find il shining on
the port side. Despite this queer
behavior OF the ship the officers
would make no explanation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
MERSCHMIDT WILL
NOT BE A CANDIDATE
Relieves lie Can Accomplish More
i'm Court by Staying
Out Of Race.

After giving the matter some
declared Judge Ham
merschmidt when asked about his
rumored intention 20 keep out OF the
race for city Judge in the coming
elections. II decided that il would
be possible for me 10 accomplish
more in the court during the com
ing year by staying out of the race
fer an election for an additional
four years
II have an extensive practice that
keeps me well occupied and should
] wish 10 make campaign for cleo
ton IL would certainly encroach up
on the time that I am now able 10
devote 10 the work in the city court.
For "a time 4 considered the posi-
biIity OF entering the race. but from
the frst 1 have been constrained
10 keep out OF politics" The judge
said further that be feared that by
entering politics actively his absO-
lutte freedom IN handling ,he 0usi-
ness Of the court wOul& be curtailed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
GEN. WOOD SAYS GUARD
SYSTEM INOEFENSIBLE
Tells senate Universal Training
Committee It j. 30 Because
of Inherent Defects.

WASHINGTON. Feb. L. Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood. recalled Wed
nesday for cross examination before
the senate universal training sub
committee said army officers were
not disposed 10 shirk responsibility
for the war departments short COM
ings in its direction of the national
guard mobilization al the border.
but reiterated that the guard sys-
tenn was i'm itself vicious and ined-
fen-,ible because of defects inherent
in is organization.
In response 20 questions by Sen.
Lee. Of Maryland. defender OF he
guard system. al whose instance the
croSs examination was ordered. Gen.
Wood admitted that the federal gov
ernment's supply plans for the state
troops collapsed ten days after they
were called out and that in certain
respects mobilization OF the regulars.
like the guard. failed 10 come up 20
expectations
lie insisted, however. nat a sys-