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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

DR.. PETIT SPEAKS
AT HIGH SCHOOL

b Ir. Roswell Petit gave most in.
teresting lecture this morning before
the science classes of the Ottawa
high school on the Cause of Dis
eases"
The lecture was illustrated by the
use OF the projectoscope and was very
interesting. lr, Petit recognized as
one'of the leading psychologists Of
the state, gave the students a most
valuable lecture and it was greatly ap.
preciated by Prof. w T., Howard and
his students.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
MUNDhY ic GRANTED PRISON
DELAY

Springfield, H., Feb. 15.--Chas.
3. Munday, convicted Of wreck
ing the Lii Sale Street Trust e.
Savings Bank, of Chicago, waa
granted superscdious by tho Su-
preme Court today and admitted
to bail in the sum Of $4,000, thus
oaving him from the penitcntiary
Until the Supreme Court hears
his appeal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
l-OWDEN CODE BILL WINS
RY BIG VOTE.

Springfield, IT,, Feb. 15.--Gov.
LoWdcn'o administration bill--thc
efficiency consolidation measure
passed the House this morning
by the cmaahnq vote Of 143 to 2.
The announcement Of the re-
sult Of the vote was greeted with
cheers from the Republican side
also somc from the Democratic
side. Minority Leader Michael
Igo, announced withdrawal Of all
opposition this morning.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
COUNCIL ACCEPTS
PLANS FOR CONDUIT
STORMY SESSION is HELD THIS
MORNING At CITY HALL -
MEACHER AND HElFFRlCH OP.
FosE SPECIFICATION or N. !. L.
ar. COMPANY.

Travelling on rough seas was tame
| compared to the session OF the cit,
council this morning, when the con
dut ordinance for the business sec
ton was accepted by the commission
ers by vote of to 2. There waA
much wrangling when tho measure
passed.
The plans of the Northern Illinois
Light & Traction Co. were laid upon
the table at the city hall. Superin-
tendent Charles Hahn was present
ready to answer all questions Of the
lawmakers.
Mcagher Talks.
"As understand the plans, Mr..
Hahn, ycu do not propose to build
conduts to take care of your wires
on West Main street said Mr.,
Meagher.
I'VE have a few customers on that
street who are consuming small
amount of power and we intended to
place our wires in the alley was the
reply.
This question brought out the ad.
vice Of City Attorney Taylor Strawn,
who cited that in his opinion the
wires could be placed in the alley an.
still conform with the ordinance.
Then what was the idea of having
an ordinance passed compelling the
companies to build conduits," said
Commissioner Meagher
Commissioner Ilelffricl then called
the attention of the council to the fact
no communication had been received
relative to what the company would
do with the conduit in District No. g
Commissioner Helffrich made mo
tion that communication be sent ~
the Northern Illinois Light & Traction
company asking for an immediate re-
ply as to the conduits in the second
district. The motion lost by three
to two vote, being supported only by
Meagher and Helffrich.
! Mayor Bradford in explaining his
attitude on the subject stated that the
city had a right to appeal to the Pub
/ lie Utilities in the event the utility
companies did not live up to the ordl
nance as voted on by the people, He
recommended the acceptance Of the
! Northern Illinois Light Il Traction
/ company's plan so as not to delay the
/ pavement Upon motion OF Com
! missioner Palmer a vote was taker
| and won by three to two lclffricf
and Meagher voted against the meas
ure.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
LADIES AUXILIARY, A. o. H.,
WILL HOLD CARD PARTY

Monday afternoon, Feb. -, 1917, at
st. Patrick's hall Proceeds to go 10
decoration fund of St. Patrick's
church Public invited. Five hundred
and euchre will be played,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
MAIN SUNK NINETEEN YEARS
AGO.

New York, Feb. 15--Nineteen
years ago today the Maine was
blown up in Havana harbor, prceip-
ltating the war with Spain which
had long been brewing because Of
the Cuban situation.
Today the Cuban situation again
holds American interest, with the
possibility that IL may be again
necessary for American troops to
intervene on tho island.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

How did you cure yourself Of In
somnia?"
II left big lot Of my days work
unfinished aud then tried to stay awake
and do 1t at night. Bose x'rranscript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

will be given the fleets to bring their com
pements up to full war strength The
other naval vessels heretofore in reserve
will be placed in commission.
In the past few days recruiting for the
naval militia has been stimulated by the
acute crisis with Germany. and large
number OF trained men who formerly serv-
ed In the navy are expected to return to
the service The navy department has
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
JACK, The HUCCER'
FR|GHTENS WOMEN
TWO NORTH OTTAWA WOMEN
ARE ATTACKED RY MORON
POLICE LAUNCH DRAGNET FOR
ARREST or MAN-pROWLE
AT ZURICH HOME

Providers, Jack the Ieepers and
Huggers seem TO have infested this
city within the last few days. Whether
or not the one man is to blame for all
the latest crimes reported the police
have been unable to ascertain. Two
prominent North Ottawa ladies, and
who have requested the authorities 10
withhold their names, were attacked
by Jack the Hugger Tuesday even.
Ing near the Rock Island depot In an
endeavor to arrest the guilty part>.
whom il is believed ..s a resident Of
this city, the story was withheld from
reporters.
This morning, however, Chief OF Po
lice Zurich enlisted the aid of the
gcribes in helping him to run down
the guilty party.
One OF the women was bitten by
tic follow The attack occurred Tu,o.
day evening at O'Clock, The young
lady'G screams attracted the attention
of men who were near by and they
ian to her rescue.
The hugger disappeared before a do
acription OF him could be obtained
The same evening he perpetrated
an attack On another North Ottawa
woman, who succeeded in fighting him
off while resCuers were hurrying in
response to her screams for help.
The man is described as being about
fvo feet eight inches tall He wore a
dark suit and cap and long black over.
coat
Authorities believe that ii was the
came party who was peepng in the
windows Of East Superior street rosl.
denccs and are now locking for the
moron
proWlcr at Zurich Home.
A plowler made his appearance at
the home of Chief Zurich Wednesday
evening and succeeded in raising "a
wndow at the rear of the house. h-
did not enter.
A dragnet has been set for the man,
who has thrown people into a nervous
state the past few days
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

kept card Index of their names, sd-
dresses, physical condition. qualifications.
former service In the navy and all other
data needed by the department. The two
pictures show the removal OF four inch
gun from the Granite State. the obsolete
vessel used as headquarters by the New
York naval militia, and application OF re-
cruts. The gun was taken to the New
York navy yard for defensive purpossa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

Naval officers asserted that the naval
militia. organized in twenty-five states.
the District of Columbia and Hawaii and
with personnel ~ SSH would be called
into service immediately upon the out
break Of war The vessels Of the Atlantic
fleet are short OF both officers and men.
And additiGnal drafts OF officers and men
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15
THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and
Friday; not much change
in temperature.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-15

CONTINUED on Page 80
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
WEST HAS PRODUCED FAR BETTER MEN ON
 MAT THAN THE EAST
CaddoclS, Stecher, Gotch and Burns All Hail From States Across the
 Mississippi

The achievement of Earl Caddock in winning the worlds championship from Joe Stecher recently adds another chap ter to the prominent part the western farm country has played in the wrestling game. The man who defended the title against Ivan Michaloff of Russia is an Iowa boy.
 The atmosphere of the section seems to be especially favorable to the devel- opment of rugged constitutions. Although many of the physical products of that region are not as large as the mat giants of other parts of the country, they pos sess strength endurance and stamina to an extent that has made size matter of minor importance
 Farmer Burns, the wrestling wonder of the last century, brought the west to the front in the mat sport. He vanquished all corners and only fell after a sterling ca reer Singularly. his conqueror, Frank Gotch, was also from this farming region. Present-day mat fans are familiar with the long championship tenure of the Iowan, who retired undefeated.
 With the passing of Gotch, it seemed that the west might lack for representa- tives, but there bloomed forth a young man from Nebraska, who, until recently, was the sensation of the mat game. He perfected hold. the scissors hold much as Frank Gotch had introduced the toe hold, and with it gained recognition as champion of the world.
 Now there comes another youthful prodigy, this time from Iowa. Earl Cad- dock has won the title from Stecher and his chief instrument is another hold not generally used as a wresters principal weapon. Carrock threw Stecher with the head scissors, of course. fastening on a bar arm. It has been his reliance in now ing down others who barred his path to Stecher.
 While these men have figured most prominently of those developed in the west, many others have gained more than passing note. Westergaard for years has been recognized as close to the top- notchers while Ed Lewis now Is a for midable candidate for honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
MRS. K|LbY LONE LOCAL PLAYER IN
 FIGHT FOR TITLE
All Other Birmingham Women Eliminated by Play-Mrs. Duffield the
 Favorite for Title


 Montgomery, May 91Mrs. K. G. Duff field of Memphis, former southern champion and low medalist of the sev- enth annual tournament of the Woman's Southern Gold association easily won her match in the second round championship play here Wednes- day.
 With the exception of three players. Mrs, Paine of Atlanta. Mrs. McCart- ney of Rome and Mrs. Kilby of Bir- mingham. all the contestants now in the championship flight are from Memphis.
 Earrings for the third round of the championship and junior championship which will be played Thursday, are: : Mrs. K. c. Duffield. Memphis, vs Mrs J. D. Mccartney. Rome; Mrs E. M Kilby Birmingham. vs. Mrs. Davld Gaut, Memphis; Mrs A. c. Hutchinson Memphis, vs. Mrs. T. B. Paine, Atlanta Mrs. r. G. Jones, Memphis, vs Miss Louise Hunter, Memphis
 Junior championship: Mrs. B. K. Massie. Montgomery, vs. Mrs. F. IT Woodward. Knoxville; Mrs w T. " eoltNtIs ShcAhplliS, fS. hlTS. 4ldtISW Murphy, Birmingham; Miss Ella Black, Rome, vs. Mrs. Ormond Sommerville. Montgomery; Mrs. Henry Howze, Bir- mingham, vs Mrs. H. L. Taylor, Mem- phis
 The result in the championship flight was as follows: Mrs K. c. Duffield, Memphis, defeated Mrs. F. K. Massie, Montgomery, 7-6 Mrs. J. D. Mccartney, Rome. defeated Mrs. Hugh Woodward. Tlrr.@ O T7 ID mingham, defeated Mrs. W. T. Walker, Memphis, 7-5 Mrs. David Gaut, Mem This, defeated Miss Ella Black Rome 6-5. Mrs. T. B. Paine, Atlanta, defeated Mrs. 0. Somerville, Montgomery, 7-6. Mrs. F. G. Jones, Memphis, defeated Mrs. Henry Howze, Birmingham, 4-3 Miss Louise Hunter, Memphis, defeated Mrs. IT. L. Taylor, Memphis, 7-5
 The result in the first flight was as fol- lows: Mrs Eugene Brown, Birmingham, defeated Mrs c. v. Cornell, Montgomery, 6-5. Mrs. w. w. Johnson, Birmingham, defeated Mrs. V. H. Hanson, Birning- ham, 6-4 Miss Sophie Hughes. Rome, Mrs. Will Shumate, Birming- ham, 2-1. Mrs. P Chalifoux, Birmingham, defeated Miss l.. Wyman. Montgomery (defaul9. Mrs. Sam Friedman, Tusca- loosa, defeated Miss Maude Aller. Mont gomery, 3-2. Mrs. Sam Phillips, Memphis, Mrs c. A. Lanier, Montgom- cry, 5-4. Mrs. Granville Fleece. Memphis, defeated Mrs David Roberts, Birming- ham (default).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
TRAVELLER STAR
 USES EMERY BALI. Johnny Dobbs Claims Rube Robinson Is Violator of
 Pitching Rules

New Orleans, May 9.-The emery hal has made Its reappearance in the South ern league, according to John Dobbs. It explains the success of Rube Robinson. Little Rock star southpaw.
 Dobbs and some of the Pelicans sus- pected when Robinson first pitched here last Thursday that he was rougheninE the surface of the ball, and their sus- picions were confirmed in Sundays game. They found three balls with the leather scratched and roughened and had them thrown out of the game
 In both of these games Robinson was taken out of the box soon after the dis covery was made With two exceptions they are the only games Robinson has lost in the Southern league in about 15 games pitched, though once last season in game with the Pelicans he was taken out of the oox. That game was not charged against him, however, for after he lost the first game he pitched in the Southern he won eleven straight
 K Manager Dobbs believes that his team has nothing to fear from Robinson now that they have discovered the secret of his pitching. They will be on the alert for the emery ball every time he op- poses them and as the Southern has leg islated against the ball along with nearly all other leagues, the ex-Brownie will have hard time getting away with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
.BARONS REGARDED
 AS FLAG WINNERS Nashville Scribe Says the BarOns Are Almost Sure
 to Win Honors

Somebody besides the home folks are beginning to realize that the Barons are to be in the flag hunt this season. After giving the Nashville Vols four straight defeats, this is what Bob Pigue had to say in the Nashville Banner:
 '-The Crackers do not look like flag con- tenders, but the Birmingham Barons seem like the class of Bob Baughs circuit just now. Taking the Baronial team man for man. pitchers and all, it seems like the best ball club in the league today
 Manager Molesworth, the best ground coverer sitting down in the league has at last rounded out his ball club by add ing Southworth to his outfield, and the attack the Barons have been dshing out is proving unusually effective. His pitch CTS are holding up under the drive and when they happen to get pounded the support behind them whales the tar out of the opposing pitchers and gets them lot of runs, so Moley seems to have found the key to Bob Baugh's flag wardrobe.
 ''The Barons are without a doubt the class of the Southern league in every department of the game. and if they fail to win this seasons pennant it won't be because they didn't have the best ball club in the circuit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
TrdDelers dt RickWood for
 Series WithM0ley's Bdr0ns
Winning Streak of Barons is Finally HatedFans Can Stane Defeat Occasionally Crucial Series With Pes Starts
 Sunday-Crackers Here Next Week.

Charlie Starr and his Little Rock Travellers are next.
 Today Boss Moley and his Barors will attempt to continue their rampage at the expense of the Travellers, who drop in from Mobile after copping a series from the lowly Gulls.
 The Barons' winning streak has been checked now. It took long time for the Chicks to put the slides under the Barons, but they final ly were successful, winning the last game of the series yesterday after noon. The Barons have now won only Il out of the last 14 games played, which. needless to say, is certainly playing ball.
 A defeat was due yesterday. The Barons had recorded seven straight wins, six being on home soil, and it was time some club conquered Moley's band. It don't hurt to lose 8 game occasionally, and that's what happened yesterday.
 The Chicks have a well balanced ball team. The infield is good, all though the presence of an experienced played at short would add much to its defensive value. The outfield is not up to the standard of the league. The pitching staff, however, is good The catcher5 are the best in the league The acquisition of another, or possibly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE
 MAGNATES TO MEET

New York, May 9.-President Tener of the National league has called special meeting of the club owners and league officials, to be held in this city next Sat urday. This action is in accordance with the custom established two years ago, when it was found desirable to hold d general conference each spring during the first trip east of the western clubs.
 While no special programme has been announced it is known that the magnates will report and discuss the status of the game in their respective cities in rela- tion to weather, attendance and gate re- ceipts President Tener will explain the proposed plan of the government to tax baseball. together with a report vpon his recent conferences held in Connection with the proposed taxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
AFFORDS DRIVE
 DEFEATS NORWOOD

A circuit clout by Afford, pinch hitter, gave Central High school a to vic- tory over the Norwood team yesterday in a stubbornly contested game. The homer came in the seventh round and prevented the game from ending in a tie Central took the lead in the first ses- sion on Montgomery's s walk, stolen base, Bark's single, Levy's error. In the sixth the squeeze play netted a tally for Cen tral, tying the count Montgomery scored and Rives bunted the ball. { Norwood scored three tallies in the sec- ond. Ganong walked, Burns sacrificed. LaCroix was safe on an error. Jaffe walked. Carter struck out and Donelson threw to third attempting to Catch Ganong off and Montgomery missed the ball. Three men scored.
 Donelson pitched fine ball for Central. Bark's hitting featured. A large crowd witnessed the game and much enthusiasm was displayed.
 The hox score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
You Need Not Succumb to
 That "All-Run Down" Feeling

your system needs a general purifying and housecleaning to put it in ship shape for the coming summer.
 Just now the best investment you can make is to take few bottles of s. s. s., the great blood purifier and tonic This purely vegetable remedy has been in general use for more than fifty years. and thousands use it reg ularly every Spring. It has no equal for thoroughly cleansing the blood of all impurities, improving the appetite and toning up and giving renewed life and vigor to the whole body. Go to your drug store and get a bottle today and start early on the important work of putting your system in tip-top shape.
 Write for free booklets and inter- esting literature toSSwift Specific Com pany. 15 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
SPORTS

two, heavy-hitting outfielders and the Chicks should be formidable enough to be considered in the fight for the rag.
 Next to the New Orleans Pelicans, they are about the strongest outfit to appear at Redwood this season. They are slightly superior to the Lookouts because of a better hurling staff They are superior ts the Vols for the same reason. The Gulls are not in the class of any of the above named. The Mcintyre outfit has the distinction, however, of being in class of it's own.
 Today Boss Moley will send either Arthur Johnson or Karl Black against the Travellers. However, he may send Carmen Hill to the mound. Phillips will probably be the choice of the Traveller boss.
 After the series with the Travellers the Barons jump down to New Orleans for three clashes with the leagues leading Pelicans. They return home Thursday to meet the Atlanta Crack CTS. After playing three games with the Crackers the Barons hit the road and do not return to Redwood until June 14.
 This morning the Barons are In sec ond place. Their defeat yesterday. together with the victory of the Peli- cans, pushed the Dobbs clan to the fore. The Barons and Pellcans had been tied for the lead since Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
VOLS OVERCOME BIG
 LEAD AND COP GAME

Atlanta May 9.-Nashville made it two out of three games for the series here to- day by coming back and winning after Atlanta had piled up five runs in the fifth. The Volunteers already had got one in the first, and both Ellis and Bress- Ter seemed going strong until the Crack CTS batted around in the fifth.
 Manager Ellam sent pitcher to warm up, but after the Volunteers drove Bress- Ter from the box and forged ahead, he let Ellis stay. He pitched well after that, as did Brennan, who pitched the last three innings for Atlanta. Day was used to get the last Volunteer out in the sixth, and was succeeded by a pinch hitter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
LAGRANGE IS VICTOR
 OVER GRIFFIN TEAM
Rome Takes Lead When AnnistOn Loses to the
 Tri-Cities

LaGrange, May 9.--(Special. )-LaGrange put up beautiful exhibition of ball and outplayed Griffin in every department of the game, hitting hard and running wild on the bases and winning to l. They stole nine bases on Matty Mathews. Brock and Danville carried off the bat ting honors and the last play was a beautiful long running catch of high foul with his bare hand by Propst. Moran pitched beautiful game and struck out five of Griffin's batters, allowing six scattered hits Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
TRI-CITIES WINNER
 OVER ANNISTON AGAIN

Gadsden, May s.-(Special.)-I a loose- ly played game, Tri- made it two from Anniston by a score of to 1. The locals used three pitchers and the visit ors two, Livingston was pulled in the third, but not until after receiving a purse Tor the first home run of the sea- son, which he put over left field fence in the second. Long went in the box In the seventh to relieve South, when the bases were filled and none out, and pulled out without a score Pierre had his finger split and had to retire. The score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
Simply Cleanse Your Blood of Its Sluggishness So Preva-
 lent in Springtime

Possibly you are one of the thou sands who just at this season find that you are losing your appetite. your sys- tenn gets weaker day by day, you are easily tired, and general good-for- nothing, rundown feeling seems to pervade your whole body
 This condition is very general at the beginning of Spring. and is natures appeal for help In preparing the system for the change in seasons. Your blood is sluggish and impoverisheN impuri- ties begin to clog up the arteries. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

Summary: Home run, Livingston. Three bagger, Bowden. Two-base hits, McGlade
 Anderson, Patterson. Sacrifice hits, Pat terson, Pierre, Dowdy. Stolen base, Mathews. Pitching record: Hits off Mickle in two innings 4, off Molly in six innings z, off Livingston in two and one- third innings 5, off Smith in three and two thirds innings l. Struck out, by Mickle l, by Molly 4. by Livingston 3. by Long 2 Base on balls, off Mickle Liv- ingston ?, Molly 1. South 2 Long 1. Hit by pitcher, Dudley. Passed ball, Dudley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cubs Start With Win

Brooklyn, May s.-Chicago began its eastern invasion today by defeating Brooklyn, 2 to 3. The home team had a three-run lead up to the sixth inning. when Coombs blew up and was knocked out of the box in the seventh. Smith was no better. Reuther started for the Cubs. but was hit hard in the first three in nings, Prendergast held the locals down and Aldridge, who pitched the last three innings, retired nine men in a row. ssRoI- lie Seeder made a double and three sin gles, driving in four runs and scoring two himself Score: R. H. If. Chicago ........... 600 0O2 320-7 F z Brooklyn ... POI GOO OOQ-3 $ 2
 Batteries: Reuther, Prendergast, AId- ridge and Elliott; Coombs, Smith and Miller.