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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
WILL BE FIRST FROM
OTTAWA TO FACE
GERMAN FOE
NOW IN WASHINGTON
YOUNG OTTAWA MEDIC SAILS
WITH NEXT CONTINGENT FOR
DUTY IN ANCE-AWAiTS OR
DERS TO DEPART.

DR.. Roosevelt Petit, First Lieu
tenant i'm the T. s Medical Reserve
Corps, has been assigned to duty
somewhere in France" with Old
Glory's greatest general Perish
ing Word to this effect has been re-
ceived from Lieut. Petit who is now
in Washington awaiting final orders
to embark with the next American
contingent for war ridden Europe.
For several weeks prior to his leav.
Ing for the national capitol DR.. Petit
was stationed at Fort Benz. Harrison,
where he was given army training
and was among the first selected for
immediate duty abroad. A call was
sent out from the war department for
twenty five physicians and the Ottawa
medical expert was one OF the fort
unate number to be picked.
In HRS word to Ottawa relatives he
Is enthusiastic about his promised ad-
ventures on the battle fronts. He did
not announce the date of his sailing,
but 1t is presumed he will he among
the American forces to leave some
Atlantic port on or about July |.
Miss Alice Barth, a graduate of Ry-
burn Memorial school for nurses,
who sails about that time, probably
will be a member OF the same contin-
gent.
DR.. Petit was among the first to
enlist In the government medical re-
serve and has held his commission
for more than a year. He was order
ed to report for duty at FIT. Benz.
Harrison when the training camps
were opened and up to the time of
his reporting at Washington was on
duty there.
In his word home he is an
xious to become an integral part of
General Pershing's first eXpeditionary
force OF 10000 soldiers, $4,000 of
whom will be infantrymen, aerial for
ces, batteries and armies, and q
complete corps of physicians and
nurses. 1t is probable that DR.. Petit
and his colleagues will go direct to the
front for training in the base hospitals
and thence into the thick of the fray
DR.. Petit is a son of Mr. and Mrs
]. w Petit Dr. Petit is a veteran
of the civil war, partially explaining
why the younger doctor is desirous
of getting into action as soon as pos
sible.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
THREE CO TO JOLIET
AS COUNTY'S FIRST
UNDER NEW RULES
DEPUTIES TAKE INITIAL CON-
SlGNMENT FROM THIS COUNTY
SINCE E. J. MURPHY BECAME
BOSS OF PRISON.

Three La Sale county prisoners left
for Joliet today to start their terms
in the state prison under Warden
Murphy's new rules governing disci-
plne.
Accompanied by Deputies Arthur
Barrett and Fritz Goebel, Walter Cliff
ton, who drew down one-to-fourteen.
years sentence for robbing an Oglesby
barber shop; John Bryant, forger and
confidence man, of La Sale; and Sam
Ottawa at noon for their new prison
abode and tonight will be properly
numbered and assigned cells.
Bryant got from one to fourteen
years on plea of guilty and Richard
son, who is known as a bad man, '
both in Streator and Spring Valley,
his former place of abode, drew fiat
sentence of fourteen years when tried
for killing Jess Marlborough on Novem-
ber 8, by jury in the Circuit Court.
This consignment constitutes La
Sale county's first since the riots of
June 5. Because of their being nov
ices in the felony field, it is probable
that neither of the La Sale county
delegates will be subjected to the Sc
yerer rules now being used upon old
timers in the pen" unless they too
show some Of the obstreparousness
| that made the June 5 outbreaks a
black day in Illinois prison annals.
All three of the men seemed will
ing to start their terms at the earl
lest possible moment Bryant Is 60
| ing back for his second or third
visit as ward of the states, but
he is the only one Of the trio who
ever did time" before. He is the
man who wanted States Attorney
George S. Wiley to let him plead gull
ty to "compounding felony insteat
of forgery" crime he later wal
sentenced for. Bryant knew tina
compromising a felony would prob
ably get him Off with Jail sentenc,
instead. of trip to the big stir.
and his knowledge of the law show!
him to be smooth individual wh(
has had several court experiences
on the criminal side-befOre.
Clifton was indicted by the January
grand jury and shortly after he served
a county jail term for stealing al
oyercoat, went to Oglesby, where ht
secured employment. On Saturday
while his employer was away, he riiiet
the cash drawer and went to La Sale
where he later was arrested ant
charged with larceny. When takel
before Judge Eldredge he confessed
to his guilt. He is a neat dresser ant
immaculate, but has a strong penchan
for grabbing things that are not nailed
down. according to La Sale author
tiles. Kleptomania might answer in
quiries as TO his prevailing fault.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
LINCOLN SCHOOL
GRADS AT PICNIC

Eighth grade pupils of Lincoln
school are picnicking at Delwood
park north of Joliet, today. Accom-
panied by Miss Alice Rigden, princi-
pal OF the school, the boys and girls
left Ottawa at 10 o'clock and will re.
turn hcme during the early evening
after what the Free Trader-Journal
bets is one of the happiesi days OF
their career. Lunches were carried
ana q feast will be one of the features
Of the outing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
CLAIM SPIES WENT
THRU ARMS PLANTS

East st. Louis. H., June 2S.--'With
charges that German spies, who rep
resented themselves as state inspee'
tors. went thru tiye mutitions rae
tories here procuring blue prints and
other in formation today, stirred the
authorities TO action and federal IN
vestgation was begun
A warning to all Illinois manufaH-
turers has been issued by Governor
l.owden thru state Fire Marshal Gam
her urging them not to allow so'calied
inspeaiora in their plants unless they
can show proper credentials
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
TWO MORE SUFFRAGE
PlCKETS ARE HELD

Washington, June 23.-Two more ar.
rests of spflragists Al the gates OF the
White House were made today. The
police had Intellectually attempted tc
picket the picketerg at their head
quarters q short distance away.
The women carrying one banner
eluded the police guard at their head
quarters by slipping out thru The rea'
door The moment they appeared
before the White House, however, tw'
police women spotted them and callet
an automobile in which they tool
them to headquarters.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
JAMES lLLIGAN Is
APPOINTED SECOND
LIEUT.. OF CO. c

Springfield, Ill, June % james Mil
ligan, of ottawa, was today appointed
second lieutenant of Co. c, Third
Regiment, by Governor Lowden Mr.
Milligan succeeds clyde Allen. who re
signed a few weeks after the return
of Company c from the Mexican Dor
der.
Mr. Milligan is at present employed
at the Chicago Retor n Fire Brick
Co. He took a course of military
training at West Point
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
OTTAWA R0TARlANS
INVITED TO CHICAGO
BANQUET TUESDAY

Members of the Ottawa Rotary club
are invited by the members of the
Chicago Rotary club 10 attend the
noon lunch next Tuesday at Hotel
Sherman and hear the new president
of the International Association OF
Rotary clubs, Rev H. Leslie Pigeon OF
Wnnepeg. Manitoba. speak to The
club. Those desiring to accept the
invitation will please inform f. G.
BEEN, secretary, by Monday noon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
u BOAT DISAPPEARS
AFTER PERlSCOPE is
KNOCKED AWAY
NIP GERMAN PLANS
SCHEME TO GET AMERICAN BASE
is BLOCKED BY MEXICAN OFF,
clALs-MlNIsrER TRIED TO FIX
DEAL.

An American Port, June ga Ger
man submarine may have been de-
stroyed by an American ship which
arrived here today from an Italian
port.
When the vessel was one day odt of
port on her voyage over she was at
tackled by submarine which fired a
torpedo. by skillful handling the
captain of the ship avoided the tor
pedo and brought the stern gun into
position for firing. Three shots were
fired
The first struck the water within
two feet of the U-boat, the second one
struck and carried away the peri
where the submarine had just sub
merged A French cruiser, attracted
by the firing, also shelled the water
where the submarine was going down.
The submarine was about 500 yards
from the merchant ship when the at
tack was made.
Have American Base.
New York, June 23-That Germany
planned to establish submarine base
on the east coast Of Mexico for u
boat operations against the United
States was learned here today.
The scheme was block, however,
by the vigilance of Hexican officials,
who were determined that Mexico's
strict adherence to neutrality should
not be violated.
From a reliable source 1t was
learned that Won Eckhart the Ger
man minister to Mexico. planned to
purchase a ranch from Mexicans. in
the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, on
the coast of the Gulf of Mexico The
Germans. 1t was said wanted place
near Matamoras or Brownsville, where
they could establish, when necessary
submarine base. Opportune inter-
yention by Mexican officials, who had
gotten wind of the plans, foiled the
Germans scheme.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
PUPILS Of PUBLIC
SCHOOLS RECEIVE
THEIR DIPLOMAS
OF NATIONS" WAS PRE-
SENTED LAST EvENlNG-ONE
HUNDRED AND ONE CHILDREN
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS AS GRAD
YATES OF EIGHTH GRADE.

'.he annual commencement axer-
cises for the pupils of the public
schools were held last evening at the
Ottawa high school auditorium. The
building was completely filled for
the occasion and a short, but inter
csting program was given
"The Contest of the Nations" was
the title of the play The play is one
that depicts contest in dancing, and
folk games of all the nations in the
world. garbed in their own costumes.
The spirit of Fair play and Judges
vac he'd the performance and each
pupil performed their bit" on tue
program representing The dance of
some certain nation
OF course, Miss Columbia, represent
ing the United States. easily won the
honCis. The children were directed
by Ms. Brockway, assisted ly the
eighth grade teachers.
one of the novel features i'm the
Ircg am was the fact mat tre COS
tunes worn by the children, served
as their commencement nes3, thru
rot making any unnecessary expense
for the parents
One hundred and one children re-
ceived diplomas, which were present
ed by Judge Henry Mayo The grad
yates were:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
Cunningham Babe Dead.

Miss Louise Frances Cunningham
infant daughter OF MIR. and Mrs Frank
Cunningham, died yesterday morning
at 3 o'clock at Ryburn hospital The
funeral services were held this after.
noon. Burial was in St COLUMBIA
cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
Never Came Together.

Time and money and the speeding
thereof began the wouldbe philoso'
pher never match up satisfactorily,
When You have lots Of time you're
dead broke. When you have lot Of
coin, you can't even lay of to spend
IT,"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
MISS BARNARD DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Miss Augusta Barnard died at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Catherine
Porter, 500 Clinton street, last even
ing. at 9:25 after a lingering illness.
She Is survived by two sisters
Mrs. Catherine Porter, and Mrs NJ
d. Learned and one brother w. II
Barnard, all residents of this city.
The funeral services will be held
from the residence Of Mrs. Porter
800 Clinton street. on Monday at
O'clock .. n.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23

symbol of valor and white, the SYM
Dol of peace.
Presentation OF diplomas Henry
Mayo, president Of the Board Of Edu'
cation.
Observation-Disclosures.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
Worth While.

TRY to live up to the best thoughts
that come to you In your best moous'
james b Angel.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23

Audrey AlUeIl t4Nefetl JOtlIlSon
Olive Anderson Frederick Kast.or
Helen Antram Albert Layell
Charlotte Antram James Lawrence
Grace Allison Russell Lee
Enola Beckman George Leland
Wayne Bellrose Edith LEM
Ruth Bonhorst John Link
Andrew Bower Carl Marten
master Mae Marstll
Carl Brown Maud McC dllough
Myrtle Brown Leo McDei mott
Wilbur Brown Bertha Mott
Martha Burrows weller
llla Gates Arlene Mottaz
Mildred Campbell Everett Mitchell
Reva Garter Edna Newtson
Everette Colwell Angeline Osman
Elizabeth ColweIl Wilhelmina Ovel
Henry Deis men
Louis Dixon Marion Palmer
Edward Dinneen Edith Palmer
Fern Douyia Charlotte rke
Marcus Eells Ethel Profit
Dorothy Egan Mabel Purcell
Harold Ftz. Helen Rising
patrick Ruth Russell
Margery Flick Fred Rude
Nelson Fruland Blanche Richard
Elmer Fuchs Charlotte Rtzius
Paul Gambler Charles Sapp
Louise Gager Russell Schmid
Lyle Gilbertson Nina Schrader
Katherine Conf Ruberta Schradel
gam James SesSlar
Rena Gottier Ethel sherman
Arthur Goeppel Margaret Shep-
Lorena Greten pard
cord Annette Singer
Susan Gulbran- Ethel Smalbone
sen Kenneth Snarr
George Cutting Nora Stone
Daisy Hammond Sam Sundal
Marion Hanna Elmer Thacker
Wilma Harris Ora Thompson
Harold Heiden- Wilbur Thomp-
rich son
Susan Hetzel Strawn 1rumbo
Mildred Zine Louise Turner
baugh Lloyd Vallat
Henry Hoenes John Vonckx
Florence IIumer Mildred Waite
Arthur Jctfery Earl Wendell
Melvin Jegglie Joseph White
Karl Jenkinson Juanita Willis
Adeline Johnson Evelyn Yost
Following is the program.
Solection--Orchestr
Operetta. Contest of Nations
Under direction Of Mrs. Bertha Brocl
way, assisted by the principals an
by members of the high school OF
chestra.
The Story.--ln order to settle di.
pute of Tong standing as to which II;
ton excels in singing, dancing, G
picturesqueness, contest has bee
arranged in which representatives
various nations compete thru the IN,
dium of their favorite art, for tn
award of the prixe. The contest
presided over by the Spirit of i'a
Play, a woman of gracious mien an
impartial judgment, assisted by Lad
Utopia. a woman of affairs, acting
the capacity Of forewoman of jul
composed of contestants. Herald
with trumpets attend, sounding Il
call to assemble and the commands
the Spirit of Fair Play AS the co
test proceeds various misunderstan
lngs and small jealousies and di
puies result in amusing situation
. Finally Miss Columbia, in an elabc
t ate dclineation of her country,
| which she is assisted by various n
B torical types, is awarded the prize I
] completion of the scenes enacted
( Introduce the colors Of Old Glory
blue the symbol of faith; red, 4
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-23
THE WEATHER.

Continued unsettled
with thunder showers 20
night. Sunday generally
fair
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
DOUBTS WAR MINISTERS, "
Writer Charges They Have Forgot.
ten Real Christian Teachings.

Editor Washington Herald: Since the
severance of diplomatic relations with
Germany. daily articles appear in va
ricus newspapers through this country
written by preachers Of the Gospel, urg-
ing preparedness and patriotism-partic-
ularly by a few Of our preachers here in
Washington.
Seemingly their whole ambition, time
and energy are devoted to plunging this
country into war and brutal murder
They seem to forget the true teachings
of Christ-peace, love and harmony
among men.
To any Christian their uttcrance
should appear disgusting-coming from
representatives OF Jehovah.
Apparently. instead OF representing
Christianity. they are representing NUM-
tion manufacturers and big business
the Kaiser trust OF Wall Street
They brand the pacifists as towards and
advise that they diet on red meat to put
red blood in them and remove the yellow
streak.
If they had a spark of manhood or
Christianity in their makeup they would
be ashamed to make such statements and
still claiming to be true followers of
Jesus Christ. 1t leaves their true Chris
tian spirit in grave doubt.
J. P. GRANT
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
mrs. GUERNSEY lining
D. A. R. BATTLE FORCES
President General Candidate Coming
Here to Perfect Campaign,

Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey, one Of
the leading candidates for the office OF
president general of the National Society
Of Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tion. will reach Washington this week
and perfect plans for her campaign.
Mrs. Guernsey will bring with her
the Endorsement OF the State of Illinois.
accorded at a recent conference at DAN
Vile. South Carolina also Is pledged to
support her. Full Endorsement by Okla
homa was given at conference just
held at Sapulpa. Okla. The State of
Nebraska indorsed her about a week ago.
Mrs. ]. Hamilton Lewis, wife of Sena-
tor Lewis, Of Illinois, the administration
candidate for president general OF the
society, has left Washington for Charles
ton. S. c.. to campaign with the Daugh-
ters Of that State. She is a member Of
the Rebecca Mott Chapter OF Charleston,
and besides being the candidate chosen
by Mrs. William Cumming Story as her
successor, Mrs. Lewis has also been
made chairman of the program commit
tee for the coming congress. She said
before leaving Washington that there
would be no change made by the pro-
gram committee for the day Of casting
ballots.
Mrs William Wallis Carr. of Richmond.
Ind. has been selected as administration
candidate to succeed Mrs. Joseph E.
Ransdell. wife of Senator Ransdell, OF
Louisiana, as treasurer general. as
against Mrs. Robert ]. Johnston. Of
Humboldt, Iowa, who is on the ticket of
Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey. candi-
date for president general and Mrs. J
Charles Linthincum, Of Baltimore, for
corresponding secretary general.
Mrs. George c. Squires. of st. Paul.
and Mrs. John Miller Horton. of Buffalo,
N. Y. are both urging their independent
campaigns. and neither have yet an
nounced their running mates for the
various offices on the national ticket.
while the candidates on the ticket with
Mrs. Guernsey have gained much heao-
way Mrs. Guernsey's strength will come
more from the general knowledge the
Daughters have of her executive ability
and general preparedness to act at the
head Of the big society than for mere
geographical reasons.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
Millinery in
Gorgeous
Array
H1 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES &c

gether with suitable forms for registra-
ton are in their hands.
In Washington, the Red Cross civilian
relief committee consists of the follow
ing persons:
c. {. Glover. tr. chairman: John Dolph,
vice chairman: Milton f. Allies, second
vice chairman; r. P. Andrews. Mrs. E. y
Bicknell, e. c. Brandenbcrg D. ]. Gala
han. John Joy Edison. Mrs. Archibald
Hopkins, Mrs. T. y. Mclaughlin. Ad-
miral n. E. Mason. A. Leftwich Sinclair.
Col. George Truesdell. Dr. Walter F. Uf-
ford, and Rev John Van Schaick.
A strong finance committee of promi-
nent bankers. business men and others
has also been appointed. which will have
charge in the District of Columbia of the
raising of all relief funds.
To create in America another relief
agency to do the same work that the Red
Cross does would be unfortunate as 1t
would result in overlapping. multiplying
of administration expenses and confusion
to the public. 1t would be a reflection
upon the business common sense of
America. I trust therefore, that this
unnecessary organization will not be un-
dertaken. though We feel deep apprecia-
ton of Sir Herbert Ames' kindly inter-
est. N f MASON
Chairman Of the District OF Columbia
Red Cross Chapter.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
OPPOSES RELIEF ORGANIZATION
Red Cross Already Prepared for
Work, Chairman Says.

Work, Chairman Says.
Editor Washington Herald: l note by
the papers that Sir Herbert B. Ames. OF
Canada, is planning to come to the United
States to aid in starting an organiza-
ton for the relief of soldiers families.
This is a very kindly act upon his part,
Ldt the plan shows an evident misun-
derstanding as to the functions of the
American Red Cross.
The British Red Cross is the only Red
Cross society that undertakes no disaster
or civilian relief work. AS a consequence.
1t has no department of civilian relief.
and, naturally. it was necessary to ere
ate there another organization for this
purpose. This is not the case in the
United States. as the American Red
Cross. the national and official organiza-
tion. has its civilian relief department
as well as its military relief department.
Under the former all relief for soldiers
families their widows and orphans, and
for the permanently crippled is carried
on. Its director general. Ernest P. Bick-
nell, and his assistant. w. Frank Per-
sons, of New York, are men of large eX-
perience in this line of service The chap
tens of the Red Cross throughout the
country have organized their civilian re-
lief committees under orders from head
quarters, and complete instructions to-
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
Will teach TENDING
OF "HOME HOSPITALS"
Elementary Hygiene Course to Start at
C. W. u. Tuesday.

A course in elementary hygiene and
home care of the sick will be estab-
Iished at George Washington Univer-
sity this week. The first class will
meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
in one OF the ward rooms of the Uni
versity Hospital, in H street north
west. between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets.
The establishment of the course Is
one of the steps in the mobilization
program of the university. One and
half hours credit toward the degree
OF bachelor of arts will be accorded
all students who satisfactorily pass
the course. Those completing the
course also will be entitled to a Red
Cross certificate.
Glasses will be held on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons at o'clock at
the University Hospital. The first
class will be limited to twenty stu
dents. 1t Is probable that additional
classes will be formed later.
The course will be given without ad-
ditional tuition charge. Each student,
however. will be taxed about $3.50,
which will cover the cost of the text
book approved by the Red Cross.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
Hats As
Lou AS
69c
LUNCHES MILITIA SoLDIERY.

Senator Paul o. Husting. OF Wisconsin
gave a luncheon at the Raleigh Saturday
to the officers of the Wisconsin Nations
Guard who had been in attendance at thu
National Guard convention at New Yorf
city the early part Of the week. Thoss
present were Col J. G. Sslsman, Of
Madison. Wis, sdjutant general OF Wis.
consin: Col. R. A Richards. Of Sparta
Wis: Col. W. NJ. Lee. OF Oconto. Wis. {;
Col. J. P. Joachim, Of Madison. Wis; Col
Peter Piasecki. Of Milwaukee. Wis:
Col P. J. link OF Beaver Dam, Wis
Maj. John Turner. of Mauston, Wis
Maj. P. c. WestphaI, OF Milwaukee
Wis; Mai. Gilbert z. Seaman, Of MI
waukee. Wis: Mai J. w Frew. Of MI
waukee. Wis: Mai. Marshall Cousins, OF
Bau Claire. Wis: Capt. NJ. c. West, OF
Madison. Wis: Capt T. B. Beveridge, OF
Appleton. Wis; Capt w. G. Carl, OF
Oshkosh. Wis. and Capt. P. c. Atkinson
OF Eau Claire. Wis.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-01
M'ADOO'S SONS ENLIST
In u. S. NAVAL RESERVE

Three sons of the Secretary Of the
Treasury, William G. McAdoo, are ready
to take up arms for America Francis H.,
William G.. jr.. and Robert H. McAdoo
all have volunteered for service in the
naval reserve.
The Oldest. Francis H. McAdoo, q grad
uate Of Princeton and now practicing
law in New York City, has presented to
the government his fast motor boat as
a sub-chaser, and It is probable that II
the boat is used Francis will be a men,
ber of its crew.
William G. McAdoo. Jr., has determined
to be an aviator. He Is desirous OF do
ing his bit in Belgium.
Robert H. McAdoo, the youngest. a
student Of St Paurs Academy, at Con-
cord, N. H, Is willing to serve anywhere.