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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Blind Points In Our Memory

~ don't remember" is Il frequent an
swer from the witness box when lht
sudden question is put And 1t is often
n question such as any man might be
expected TO answer othand. 1t wonld
be Il very intelligent jury that would
understand the man who could MOI
remember where he lunched every
day. But there IS probably not a
j,!ryman ON the lists who could not tell
a story Of his own sudden lapse of
memory when the name, the date of
importance had come under the blind
point of the memory, just as the eye
has that blind point which, as you
turn the head and watch the dot Oh
the paper, misses 1t and then regainS
L. London Chronicle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
MEXICAN NEUTRALITY
TO BE BENEVOL EMIT

Washington, May 90 Mexico is
about to initiate a new policy of "he.
negolent neutrality towards the
United States. This became known
when word was received here today
that Carranza had called conference
to be held in Mexico City between de-
partmental heads OF his government
and representatives OF all foreign in.
terests, but particularly Americans
In Mexico.
The object of the meeting is to n.
ford Carranza the opportunity of d.
rectly assuring foreign capital that he
Is not antagonistic to its Mexican in
yestments and of candidly admitting
that he realizes that the material
progress of Mexico is dependent on
the friendship of the United States
and that his government Is not anti
American.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

Miss Dorothy DeLess. who submit
ted TO an operation on her tOnsls
yesterday morning, at Ryburn hos
pital, is getting along very nicely
Mrs. J. o. Williams and Mrs. " A
Andrews. OF Minneapolis, Mimi. are
the guests OF Mrs w. l. Etnyre. OF
Pearl street
John McDuncan, of MinoOka, Ill.,
called on Ottawa friends yesterday af
ternoon.
Mrs. l.. X. Young, of Denver, Colo,
who has been the guest of her broth
er, Officer John Cisco and family, left
for Chicago and McHenry, where she
will be the guest Of friends
The condition of Fred Oppenlandei
wac is i'll with pneumonia, is report,
ed today as being unchanged.
James J. Dougherty, attended the
funeral services this morning at Peru
Of the late j. j. McCmskey. Peru post
master, who dror.cd dead Sunday
evening.
Mrs Andrew Karacem is VISITING
with relatives in Peru today.
William Dwyer is visiting with
relatives and friends in Chicago.
Stanley Wilcox transacted business
in La Sale yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Anna F'rohs, of 1116 Paul
street, is i'll of pneumonia at her
residence. Reports from her bedside
today were that her condition is seri.
Gus.
Mrs. +. II. Roberts, aged 70 years,
mother OF DR.. A. j. Roberts, who suf
fered a stroke of paralysis, is serious.
ly i'll al the Roberts home on 4l0
Christie street
j. 7. Hahn is visiting with relatives
in Peru.
William Anderson. of Serena, was
an Ottawa visitor this morning.
John DeBolt. of near Sheridan.
transacted business in Ottawa today.
Mrs Martin. Of Elgin Is calling On
Ottawa acquaintance today
M! and Mrs. John Manley Jordan
are rejoicing over the arrival of n
baby girl born this morning.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
R|bOT TELLS AIMS
OF NATION IN TALK
TO FRENCH DEPUTIES
PREMIER STiRS PEOPLE WITH
CLAIMS FOR PREPARATION AND
RETURN OF ALSACE AND IOR.
RAINE WHEN GERMANY is CON.
oUERED.

Paris. May 23.-The stirring words
of Premier RibOt az the opening of
parliament met with complet an lyo.
baton in tie press today. That the
press reflected the attitude of the ppb.
lie was made evident by expressions
CT approval from persons in the
streets.
France has made plain her position
In the war. She is fighting TO regain
Alsace and Lorraine and to secure
reparation from Germany for the in
juries wrought upon France since the
beginning OF this war
A certain atmosphere of apprehon.
sion had NAKED the opening of the
Chamber of Deputies as it had been
expected that numerous questions
would be flung AT The government, On
war matters. However. this feeling
was quickly dispelled by the yigor.
Gus and eloquent speech OF the pre-
mier. All political factions have
united in supporting the premier.
NJ Ribot made it llain that the
allies feel some anxiety over the sit
uation in Russia, bu, the hope Is ex-
pressed that The Russian government
VIII win in its fight To continue the
war until the entente powers are vie
tOrius.
II has been feared that the Social.
lists would take advantage OF the So
cialist.c victory in Russia to hecKle
the government on that question. but
the fears were not justified
Brazil to Join IT, S. A.
Rio Janeiro May 23--Altho r'ating
was expected on the war situation
the night passed quietly, owing to
extra police precautions. Frequently
expressions were heard in the street
today that Germany was already max
ing war upon Brazil by a attacking Bra
zi.ian ships. The general opinion is
that Brazil probably will en.er the
conflict on the side of the United
States.
A prominent Brazilian statesman
gave this expression of opinion to the
International News Service today.
THE Change of Brazils attitude is
urged because one of the belligerent
nations belongs to the American con.
tinent. We are bound to the United
States by ties OF traditional and unin. I
terrupted friendship and the same DO.
litical thoughts and vital interests.
Brazil now stands and always has
stood for continental soidty."
German Reply Concilliates Spain.
Madrid May 23.--That the German
reply to SPANS protest on Germany's /
submarine warfare is satisfactory t. /
the Spanish government was made
plain by Premier Prieto today, The +
premier said that Germany promised /
to respect Spanish territorial waters
and shipping and to punish submarine /
commanders who violated the Spanish
neutrality zone.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23

The Bible speaks Of Tubai Cain A.
the discoyerer Of iron and the father
of smiths The Egyptians imputed f.
Hcplaestus the same honor, while
piiny mentions it having been disc0y
cred by Dactyles on Mount ida af;er
he forests on the mountain side lltl
been destroyed by lightning, this about
ll32 Il. {. jeremiah and Ezekiel both
mention iron in their Scriptural writ
ings, the latter especially mentioning
two qualities of the metal, calling one
bright iron" which was probably
steel. Moses mentions an iron furnace,
and JoO speaks of iron as being taken
out of the earth.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
!TAL IAN ARRIVES
AT j. S. CAPITAL

Washington, May 80. The red,
white ANA green Ct Italy was raised
everywhere over Washington today,
beside the stars and stripes, the
Union Jack and the tri-color OF France
in honor o. the arrival Of the Italian
commission TO the United States.
The mission arrived in Washing
ton via special train provided by the
State Department They were ac-
ccmpancd by Assistant Secretary Of
State Breckenridge Long and were
greeted at the station by Secretary
Lansing and other hish officials.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Society Notes

Joseph =. Casey formerly Of this
city, Is making rapid strides In the
wcrk for the Moose lodge at Spring
field. ILL., During the campaign at the
capitol city hundreds of new members
have been ADDED Tho following is a
clipping taken from a Springfield pa
per. This campaign has been under
the direction of Mr.. Joseph +. Casey,
of Ottawa, and Judging from the
words of praise spoken in his behalf,
seems to have made most favor
able impression, in beth business
and social way with the members,
citizens and business men of our
community. The membership of this
lodge, according to the secretary's
records has been mere than doubled
since Mr. Casey took charge. and he
modestly but confidently predicts that
he feels positive that the original
membership will be quadfupled before
the charter closes.
n y
The Ladies Auxiliary will give a
card party and dance Friday even
ing. May %, at the Odd Fellows hall.
Cards will be played from until 10
and dancing will follow.
o. y j.
The regular school and reception of
Willis academy will be held Friday
evening.
=, - &
W. h. Hill will address the memhnrs
Of the Stationary Engineers this eve
ming at s O'Clock at their meeting in
the X of p hall All members are
earnestly requested to attend the SEA-
8 on
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
HOPEFUL M EN-.

No matter 'how dark tho skies,
try to be hopeful and cheerful.
Tho men whom | have seen sue.
coed best in life have always been
cheerful and hopeful men, who
went about their business with
smile on their faces and took
their changes and chances OF
this mortal life like men.-kings.
ley.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Open. High. Low. Clio
Receipts and Estimates.

Receipts and Estimates.
Wheat Receipts. GO cars; estimate
for tomorrow, 81 cars.
Corn Receipts. 1876 cars; estimate
for tomorrow, 81 cars.
Oats Receipts. l22 cars; estimate
for tomorrow, III cars.
Hogs Receipts. 10000 estimate
for tomorrow. 25,O0O.
Chicago Live Stock.
Cattle--Open steady, close strong;
tops. $13.65.
Hogs--Open steady, close shade
off; tops. $l6.50
Sheep-Open strong, close strong;
tops, S1465.
Ottawa Cash Grain.
Corn-No. 8 white, s163; No. 3 vel.
low, $l.63; No. mixed, $1.63.
Oats-No white 66Rc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Hudson River.

The entire length of the Hudson rv
rr is 300 miles. From Troy to the
mouth of the river In New York bay,
Il distance of $50 miles. the river Is
tidal. owing TO the low grade of its
bed, by which the ocean tide Is able
to back up 1t IL this lower tidal navi
gable portion of the Hudson that IS OF
so much importance. and of course Il G
water IL salt. 1t is regarded really an
estuary Of the sea. Above Albany and
Troy the river Is small stream, and
TO its source the alter is fresh.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Benefit Program.

The Musical Club will meet Friday
evening at s. Is at the Baptist church.
The program will consist of number
OF old fashioned songs. A collection
will be taken, the proceeds being used
for the benefit of the County Farm.
The public is cordially invited.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23

Members of Local 1874. II. c. h. &
G. Laborers' Union are herewith noti-
lied 10 attend special meeting called
tor Friday evening, May 25th. at Tn.
ion hall Important hueinesl to be
transacted. Every member should be
present.
E. G. THOMPSON. Pres.
Ell. j. DUNN. Sec.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Wheat Market Steady.

Chicago, May 23-The wheat market
opened unchanged today with light
buying in evidence. Shortly after the
opening, however, July was 4c under
yesterdays close and Sept. 1c. Corn
opened hc higher
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
J0FFRE AND PARTY
SAFE IN PARIS AGAIN

Paris. May %. Genera, Joffre and
oxPremier Vivian, who headed the
French mission to the United States,
lave arrived safely at Breet Upon
their return.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
DO YOUR SHARE.

Are you doing your share in
the cause OF humanity? The
worlds progress is caused not
only by the mighty pushes Of its
heroes, but also by the aggregate
of the tiny pushes Of each honest
worker, and every mar who re-
fuses to push because his effort
would be so small is making a
foolish mistake.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23

100 hoxes Of pansies, an in bloom;
mixed colors al - cents a box. Six
dozen in a boX. Leave orders with
your grocery store.
C. e COLE. The Gardener
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23

100 boxes Of pansies, all in bloom;
mixed colors al rs cents a box. Six
dozen in a box. Leave orders with
your grocery store.
G. e. COLE, The Gardener.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Player Piano Rolls,

Saxaphone arrangement. hand played
and song rolls, at, the Smith Music Go.
S25 La Sale St., next to Gayety eli.
trance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23

VIII be glad to see or hear from Gus.
toners who wish hairwork. Tel. 243l.
or call al II T.. Jefferson street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Genius and Eccentricity

"Iou can't have genius without &c.
entricity.
What may he so, but I've noticcu
nat it's possible to have a good deel
# eccenricity without much geniu3."-
hicagO Herald.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Card PARTY ard Dance.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. 0.
II. will give card party and dance
Friday evening in the Odd Fellows
hall.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
ssrnaIns IN ICED planns

At the Smith Music Co. s2j La Sale
81, next to Gayety entrance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Mrs. Martin, of El1in,

will be glad to see or hear from Gus.
toners who wish hairwork Tel 2l3l.
or call at ia y. Jefferson street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished to
the Free Trader-Journal by W. +.
Etnyre, member Chicago Board Ut
Trade. Moloney Building. Phone 1O41.
Correspondent Lamson Bros, & Co.,
Chicago.
Chicago, H., May 80, 1917.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23
Silver Medal Contest.

Silver Medal Contest.
A silver medal Irrational contest
will be had at the Illinois avenue
church next Friday evening.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-23

Don't Forget
the dancing at Mckinley Park Thurs
day and Sunday evenings
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
TWO YUkoNERs INJURED

DOUGLAS, Nov. 16-Word was received here this morning by E. J. White that Frank Wilson, a boy who formerly worked for him at Whitehorse, Yukon, was recently dangerously wounded on the French front, presumably from a bursting shell, one of his arms and portion of his shoulder being blown off. Young Wilson lacked only a year of being through college at Vancpu- yer, B. C., when he left for the front. The same letter this morning con tained word of Selwood Tanner, an other young man who went to the war from Whitehorse, had under gone an operation for a shell wound and that portion of his vertebrae had been taken out. Tanner was an Englishman and being fond of out door life, was living in the Yukon for the hunting and general wild life afforded there. Young Wilson's parents reside at Whitehorse. His only brother offered his services to his country but was rejected on account of a diseased hip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
MELTING MILLIONS"
 TO BE GIVEN FOR
 RED CROSS BENEFIT

DOUGLAS, Nov 16.-A splendid opportunity is to be presented to- morrow night for getting easy mon- ey for the Red Cross fund and at the same time given full value for every cent received.
 Manager c. w. Barnett of the Or pheum Theatre, has kindly offered to supply the theatre, the pictures, the music and heat free of charge to the Red Cross and the picture shown will be Melting Millions, '' one of the famous Fox productions in which that popular actor George Walsh appears to excellent advant- age.
 MT. Barnett's> offer has been ac- cepted and the finance committee of the Red Cross, K. L. Carpenter chairman, will have charge of the ticket window and it is proposed to have number of young girls act as ushers. It is also likely that ar engagements will be made for a short talk on food conservation between reels. A packed house should be the response to MT Barnett's very generous offer. Besides, the show will be one of the best seen for a long time. It was shown at Jul neau early this week and made a decided hit
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
GOOD ORDER ON THE BEACH

DOUGLAS, Nov. 16.-Just when it happened is hard to say, but the fact remains that Tug Night" has been general observed on the once famous beach at this place, the home of Indians, Mexicans, Filipinos and many other nationalities. Formerly at this season of the year and af- ter the Indians returned from fish ing with money in every pocket, booze purled every night there and riotous living was the order. Now all is changed for, notwithstanding the fact that the Natives have as much, money this fall as ever they had, there has been no such mis- conduct and there has not been an arrest on the beach this month. If any "spits. frumenti" is being con sumed there, it has lost it's "kick."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL
 SILVER ORE
Heavy Foreign Buying Must Be Guarded Against by United ;
 States.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.-Ameri- can and British officials have been in conference with several silver producing interests with view of controlling silver. There is heavy foreign buying of silver.
 In fact, the result of the proceed ings means the government con- trol virtually of the silver market for a year at less than the present rate of 86 cents an ounce.
 Only part of the supply to be controlled will be used by the gov crnment, the remainder being re- leased for regular industries. The purpose is to. be certain of a sil- yer supply and to hold the price down for coinage, in face of heavy foreign silver purchasing competi-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
WHERE WATER IS FRESH

DOUGLAS, Nov. 16.-Councilman J. w. Martin returned yesterday ev- ening from a weeks visit to his in terests at Fresh Water Bay. The weather was very disagreeable all the time he was away and he says he never saw as much water run ming around loose in his life as is pouring down the mountain sides ev- anywhere on account Of the late heavy rains. MT. Martin expects to increase his mill facilities at Fresh Water Bay next season
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16

their struggle for existence, for the wind sweeps the dried grasses and scattered creeping willows bare of snow over great stretches of land, and there the animals can graze"
 A lawn during the first four years costs the owner less than $1 year. At the end of four years it will bring from $50 to $100 for it's meat at the mines in Alaska. The Ger man government paid an average of 2S cents a pound for the Swedish reindeer venison. It is easy to keep from spelling, pleasant to the taste, as nutritious as beef pr mutton With the completion of the Alaskan rail road this source of meat supply should be developed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
ENGLAND MUST CONSERVE HER
 FOOD SUPPLY
Taking a Lesson from the United States and She Wants to Equally
 as We'll.

LONDON, Nov. 16 England people expect America to econo- mize in food for their sake, is to be the plea of a League of National Safety" which soon will be launch ed from the headquarters of the Di- rector-General of National Econo- my Visitors returning to America from here should have no reason to report anything approaching scenes of luxury or extravagance, :" is the warning issued to members of the league.
 The members are urged to ob- serve the following rules:
 Fresh meat to be served only once day No second helpings. Roast meat to be avoided as much as possible; it is wasteful ----.
 Bread with the midday meal only if specially asked for. One slice less a day to be eaten.
 One Potato Day. a week, to be as nearly as possible breadless day
 No butter with bread and jam.
 Never more than one egg per head at any meal.
 No early morning cup of tea.
 The open sugar bowl at table to be abolished.
 The league will make a special ap- peal to those whose wages, or in- comes have been increased by the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CARE OF
 DISABLED MEN

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-The United States government is not going to turn its disabled soldiers out into the world to make their living as best they can. When they are rendered unfit for service through facing the hazards of war, they are to be educated for some line of work which will allow for their disability, and it will all be done at government expense, accord Department of the Army here
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
MAY HAVE FRENCH CLASS

Z DOUGLAS. Nov. 16 While the Territory. owing to the limited ap- ,proDriation made for night schools, will be unable to supply French teacher at this place, $40O of the $1.200 apportioned for the judicial division, having already been approp- riated for the Douglas night school, those wishing to take up the study of French will probably be enabled
 to do so indeDendent of the Terri tory and upon the payment of the
 nominal sum of $1 per month. Dr.
 Joseph Weyerhorst. who is said to be an accomplished French scholar and teacher, has generously consented to
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
Astounding Report for
 Juneau

The wife of merchant had stomach trouble so bad she could eat nothing but toast. fruit and hot water. Everything else would sour and ferment. ONE SPOONFUL buckthorn bark. glycerine. etc. as mixed in Adler-i-ka benefited her INSTANTLY. Because Adler-i-ka flushes the ENTIRE alimentary tract it relieves ANY CASE consti- patton. sour stomach or gas and prevents appendicitis. It has QUICKEST action of anything we ever sold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
SUPPER AND SALE

DOUGLAS, Nov. 16.-The annual sale and supper to be given by St Luke's Guild takes place Saturday in the Labor Union Hall. Every thing is in readiness for the guests and those who are not present will miss a real treat. Chicken pie and all the good things of life will be the order of the day. The saie opens at 4 o'clock and supper will be served from 5 to 2.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
MAN HUNT RESULTS
 IN CAPTURE OF
 TWO NEGRO CONNECTS

'N PORTLAND, Nov 15-Following several days man hunt, Farley Hunt and John Major, both negro con yicts who escaped from the honor squad near Salem, have been cap. tured by posse. They were about to board train near here. lessee Taylor, third negro, is surrounded in the woods
 THE EMPlRE--AH the News All
 he Time. When It Is Nows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
GOES BACK TO HOONAH

DOUGLAS, Nov. 16.-Deputy Mar
 shal Harry Morton left last night has been most of the time for the past two weeks rounding up alleged looters of the steamer AlKi wreck ed there more than two weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
ANXIOUS TO GO TO WAR

DOUGLAS, Nov 16.-Billy Bar quist sailed for the south on the Seattle and after visiting at his old home in Tacoma for few days. will endeavor to enter the army aviation corps Failing in that, he will en deavor to get into some other de partment that will enable him to help his country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
AMERICAN THEATRE IS PLANNED FOR
 SOLDIERS IN FRANCE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-George Blumenthal, of New York, has laid before the War Department plans for an American theatre in Paris to entertain the American soldiers on leave. He proposes to produce plays with American act ors
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
TWO DAYS SUNSHINE

DOUGLAS. Nov. 16. = The sun shone for several hours yesterday and the same peculiar condition was noticed this forenoon. The heaviest frost of the fall was apparent this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
DOUGLAS AND TREADWELL NEWS NOTES

instruct class and will do so pro- vided from IS to 20 are desirious all who wish to join class in French are requested to be at the session of the neght school Tuesday night of next week. This should especially appeal to young men liable to go to France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
TICKETS SENTENCED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. . Forty women arrested for picketing the White House have been sentenced to serve from six days to six months in jail. One woman sentenced to serve six days was 73 years old.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
ONE FISH BOAT IN

DOUGLAS, Nov. 16.-The ocean" was at the wharf of the A. c. Fish Company yesterday evening with $500 pounds of black cod and hali- but. A cargo of ice was received by the company this morning and is being crushed today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
TURKISH POSITIONS ARE ATTACKED BY
 BRITISH SOLDIERS

4 LONDON, Nov. 15. - An official says the British at tackled new Turkish positions in
 Palestine and drove the enemy back seven miles with considerable losses.