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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
WOMEN IN COURT
To PROVE SHE IS
NOT A ORUNKARD
DOMINICA CAPONl GOES BEFORE
JURY IN EFFORT TO SHOW SHE
HAS NEVER BEEN ADDICTED TO
USE OF STRONG DRINK.

Dominica Caponi, an Italian resi-
dent OF Cedar Point, is making a brave
fight in the circuit court To-Day to re-
flute the charges OF Joseph Caponi, her
husband, that she is an habitual
drunKard. Caponi is suing his help
meet on grounds that she has been adj
dicted to tie use Of intoxicants for
more than two years last past.
AS soon as the bill was filed with
Clerk John l.. Wtzaman, Mrs. Capon
fled denials OF all of Joes allegations
A contest was instituted and this
morning a jury was sworn to hear evi
dence in the case All day the Legal
struggle was waged, with the wife pit
ted against the suing husband j. f.
Malone, Jr., is representing Mrs Ca
poni, and r. ~ Haskins is counsel for
the complainant.
Caponi in his testimony, and the
stories told by his friends, pointed TO
the periodicals the wife was accus-
toned to get on. In her refutation
of these charges Mrs. Caponi denied,
as did also her witnesses, ever having
been in the habit of going on sprees.
Her husband testified that his wife
slent all the money she could obtain
for drilk. This meant she was haunt
ing saloons and other places where
1T is not deemed proper for a woman
to go. In his bin he charged his help
meet with selling furniture to get
funds for liquor
The case is being bitterly contested
and prospects are it will not reach the
jury until late this afternoon or some
time tomorrow A score of friends
from Cedar FONT were called to the
court room to testify upon one side or
the other. With Mrs. Caponi was q
grown daughter and a couple Of small
children who played at their mothers
lap while the hearing was in progress
Dismiss Corrigan Suit.
Mrs. Matt Corrigan, Of Wallace
township, who filed suit a few weeks
ago against her husband, charging
him with drunkenness, cruelty and
threatening her life and the lives OF
their children, today through her at
t0rncy, dismissed her pending divorce
suit
Friends Of the couple aver recon
ciliatiOn has been effected and that
Mr.. and Mrs. Corrigan will forget their
differences and return to live togeth
er.
Corrigan has been in i'll health since
the time he was thrown from his Ford
ear ana suffered a conclusion Of the
brain. His condition became such
that it was necessary for Judge MayC
to send him to a hospital for treat
mput
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
FAL LMER REMINDS
LOCAL SAl.O0MMEM
Or APRIL. | RULING

Only few more days remain Until
Palmers edict that al screens blinds
and other distractions placed in the
fronts of Ottawa saloons must be
cleared away for after hours This
order is intended SO that all police
ON their beats can have clear vision
to the beck ends Of dram shops in
what ever part they happen to be-
April was given as the time limit
and, to freshen The memories Of the
saloonmen, Commissioner Palmer to-
day issued a reminding order to re-
iterate his commands made in pre-
vious letter sent Il few weeks ago 10
the propreiors Of all liquor emp0r.
iums There has been some changes
as demanded by Mr.. Palmer, but there
are several who have not yet made
any move to comply with the ruling
Unless Instructions are obeyed HEid
prosecutions are promised by the II.
ilclals.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
OLD SOL WAS ON DUTY
FIRST SPRING DAY

Postponmcnt of the threatened rall
strike, together with the arrival Of
robin red-breasts and others of the
feathercd inhabitants Of the air, made
it possible for Miss Spring to arrive
in Ottawa, as per schedule this morn
ing,
Old Sol, in celebration OF the event,
gave the occasion real spring.like at
mosphere by shining brightly and
warmly all day long.
In view of what Ottawa has hoen
going thru the past six months there
was general rejoicing at the way
spring was brought into being.
Farmers are shining up their plows,
greasing machinery and getting ready
to whct their hands for The first dash
into the fields.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
FARMERS ESTATE
TO TEN CHILDREN

Ten children We're named rs beno.
hciaries under the will of the late
jesse Roslough, Mendoza man, whose
death occurred February "a, 1917
Mr. Boslongh mentions in his viii,
which was filed for probate in the
court house today, the presence Of an
ante.nurtial contract in which Mrs.
Boslough, the widow, Is provided for.
Besides the allowance she receives
through the contract, Mrs. Boslough Is
given the home in Mendoza.
Cash beQuests ranging from Sl092 to
1867 are made 10 the children, be.
sides their being named as resduary
heirs. Mr. Boslough owned l6O acres
Of farm lands near Mendoza, said to
be worth $4,000, "A home in Mendoza,
and personal property to the value OF
81, 400. -
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
MRS MARY 0 KANE IS
CALLED TO REWARD
PROMINENT EAST OTTAWA LADY
SUCCUMBS LAST EVENING
FUNERAL WILL BE HELD AT 9
O'CLOCK THURSDAY MORNING.

Mrs. Mary OKane, aged so years
mother OF Secretary John O'kane Of
the Ottawa Business Mems Associa
tion, and prominent Ottawa lady.
died last evening at 8 O'Clock at the
family residence on Congress street.
Her demise is attributed to the nfirmi-
ties of old age
Mrs. O'kahe was one Of the oldest
residents OF this city, having lived in
Ottawa for nearly sixty years She
and her husband always took an ac-
tive interest in the business and so,
cial events of Ottawa. MIR. Okane
preceded his wife to the Great Beyond
about twelve years ago. passing away
in 1905.
Mrs. O'\ane was born in pOttsville,
Fa IN 1897, and was married in Otta-
wa in 1868, she was constant and
dey0ut member of st, Columbia col.
glegation, probably the oldest mem
ber in point of years of that large
body, particularly active in church af-
fairs and the affairs of st. Joseph s
Convent during the years OF her young
womanhood.
She leaves surviving her daughters
Katherine and Nell O'kane and her
son, John NJ. O'Kane Secretary of the
BusineSS Mems Association.
The funeral will be held at St. Co
lumba church at nine O'Clock Thurs
day morning lnterment in st Co
lumba Cemetery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
SAYS GERMANY
A SNEW PEACE MOVE

London, March 2l.-Germany is pre-
pairing for another peace move. This
is the gist Of q dispatch from the
Hague printed in the London Times
today According to the telegram,
German enyoys are at the Dutch capi-
tai seeking to learn how the United
States and other neutrals would view
another peace attempt by Germany.
Germany. it is said, is prepared to
lean favorably toward some general
scheme OF autonomy for the races of
Europe, particularly in regard to Aus
tria-Hungary. AT the same time, 1t is
believed Germany is prepared TO make
political concessions to her own peo-
pic, The delegates bear passports is
sued by the German foreign office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
D|MM|Ck HILL JOB
WILL LBEC0MPLETED
STATE BOARD SAYS
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
COMPLETES ARRANGEMENT
WITH GUARANTY COMPANY TO
FINISH BRENNAN CONTRACT.

The Dimmick Till Improvement,
which was commenced two years ago.
but was not completed will be fin.
ished just as soon as the weather pe--
m.tg, according to Information fur
nished the Rotary Club bq A, D. Cash,
chairman Of the state Highway Com
mission
AT the last session of the Rotary
Club resolution was introduced call
ing for Il statement from the State
Highway Commission for the reason
Of the delay III the Improvement Cop
les of this resolution were forwarded
70 Governor LoWden. the State High.
Highway Commission and the Board
ol Supervisors. This resolution
brought out complete statement
from the state Highway Commission
signed by Chairman \. d. Cash. tie
slater that ttey had recently complet-
ed arrangements with the United
states Fidelity and Guaranty Co,
bondsmen for W. }. Brennan and that
the bondsmcn would undertake the
completion Of the Improvement just
as soon as the weather would permit
Mr. Brennan ceased work on tn,
road last fall when he was unable to
secure a settlement with the State
Highway Commission
The delay in this Improvement VIII
moan the diversion Of four autOmo-
bile routes that are to come over this
road during the present season If
tht completion is hurried along it may
be that the diversion viii not be neces
aary.
The communication was received
by Prof G., H. kingman, secretary of
the Rotary Club, and was presented at
the MONDAY session Yesterday
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
DRYS MANAGER HERE
FOR APRIL 3 FIGHT

James l. Daskins, a lawyer Of JaoE
aonrilc. H. has been engaged by the
dry committee to conduct the Glti-sa
loon campaign in this town prior to
the Ottawa township election on April
'rd, Mr. Naekiu5 has established his
headquarters at the New Clifton 10
tel and will direct the campaign from
there. Mr. Dasldu9 has been in the
employ Of the Ant-Saloon League for
nine yeafs and conducted The fight for
the drys at Jacksonville on the differ.
unt occasions that the matter was
brought up for a vote
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
TRIES SLEEPING OUT:
POLICE DISTURB NAP

When II Cooper became sleepy he
decided last evening that he would
take little nap in the open air.
Cooper ived bed for himself at
the rear door of the Duncan building
on Madison street
At 1906 o'clock Officers ltellley and
Sheehan discovered the open air liend
and told him that it would be better
for him to browse in the city Jail,
Cooper, however, was not awakened
until John Cisco arrived with the auto
patrol
lie was then loade3 in the auto ana
carted to the city lookup.
He will be given hearing some
time today before Justice koenig.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
PROWl-ER WAS SEEN
IN WEST OTTAWA ON
DIFFERENT OCCASIONS

A report was received this morning
at the Free Trader-Journal office that
Oh Sunday aad Tuesday evenings a
pl0Wler was seen on Armstrong street
III West Ottawa He accosted a youth
and asked him to purchase some to-
bacco from him. pse man was reeog-
ni2ed as prOWler and the lads in
the neighbolho0d tried to catch him
without summoning aid from the p0'
lice. The p4nra-4 succeeded in eluding
the youths, dodging into West Otta-
Wa ravine, where all trace OF him was
lost
Last evening he was seen near the
home OF Mrs. John Jacobs but sue
ceeded in getting away before The po-
lice responded
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
REV. |. DIVAN NAMED
FOR ANOTHER YEAR

At the conference of the United
Evangelical church held in Polo, ILL.,,
yesterday Rev. Isaac Divan pastor
of the United Evangelical church, in
West Ottawa, was reappointed to I'LL
his old pulpit for another year. The
meeting in Polo covered the gathering
Of clergy from the northern and cen
trail portions Of Illinois. A resolution
was adopted at the meeting, favoring
state wide prohibition.
The conference next year VIII he
held in Dixon, H., May q 1918,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
WOUL.D-BE KNIFE MAN
IS ASSESSED FINE

Earl Clark, who threatened to stab
his employer. John landers, was az
raignod for hearing late yesterday af-
tctnoon before Justice Koeng. Clark
was assessed q Gne OF $20a and costa
pong unable to pay the fine, he is
now held a prisoner in the county jail
An error was inadvertently made last
evening when it was stated that Ian
dors wa lodged in jail when the name
should have been Clark. Mr. Landcrs,
who is a law.ahiding citizen, has never
been in Jail. and never expects to be,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
JUDGE LAROIM IS
HOLDING HIS OWN

Word comes from the bedside OF
Judge Albert r. Lardln, who is in his
eleventh day Of a siege of pneumonia,
that the probate jurist is holding his
own against the attack. and there Is
still hope for his ultimate recovery.
During the night there was a set
back, but this morning the attending
physicians brought him out of this
condition and this afternoon he was
said TO be resting fairly well, circum'
stances considered.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
DADDY LONG-LEGS
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE

Seldom has an Ottawa audience en-.
joyed with such pure delight pro-
ducton of the "legit." as it did last
evening at the Gayety Theater during
the rendition of "Baddy Long Legs
by Miss Viola Cain ald a strong cast
under the direction of Henry Miller
The audience was a large one and to
the last man everyone was liberal
with applause. Miss Cain is unques-
tionably one Of the most finished stars
who ever appeared upon a local stage.
Harry Hollingsworth as Jarvis Pen
dleton, divided honors with Miss Cain.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

An American who was visiting In
Scotland was cXpounding on the won
dcrful railway St.Nire which his native
country afforded.
'Why, IN America trains 20 so fast
that 1t takes two people to talk about
them -onc TO say Here she comes and
the other to say. There she goes. -
Exchange.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
Cairo's Books.

Books printed In Cairo are read by
the camp fires of the Sahara, In the
market Of Timbuktu, under the very
shadows Of the kaabu and are treas
urcd In the mosques of Java and west
ern China.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
LARGE NUMBER AT
QUINN FUNERAL

The funeral OF Mrs. Ellen Quinn
was held this morning at O'Clock
at St. COLUMBIA church The edilice
was well filed with friends Of the de.
ceased. The sermon was preached by
Rev. Dean Quinn, who paid high
tribute to the Christian life of Mrs.
Quinn.
The pail bearers were James Gahan,
Neil Gahan, Martin Burke, Michael
Kiley, Con Kiley and John Finnerty.
Intermeat was made in St Columbia
Cemetery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
US. ON BRINK OF WAR!
CONGRESS CALLED TO
WASHINGTON APRIL 2
By JOHN EDWIN NEVIN
international News Service staff
I,......r.-. u.
COrrespOndent.l ]

Washington D. c., March congress will
reply to Germany.
President Wilson has so decreed Today he is
sued new proclamation calling an extraordinary
session of the 65th congress for one week from
next Monday, April z. This advances the pro-
posed date two weeks. The time would have been
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

On the Western Australian coast the
tides are so variable that II is not an
uncommon sight to see vessels high
aud dry ut their piers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
ISSUES ON APRIL 3 TO
BE BETWEEN "WETS"
AND "DRYS"
CAMPAIGN STARTED
PARTISAN TICKET PROMlSED
BY G. o. p. FAILS TO MATERIAL
lZE-CANDiDATES NEGLECT TO
ENTER RACE IN TIME.

Democratic nominees for town oili-
ces will not have TO face a contest in
the April town election to fiji offices
of two assistant supervisors, one high
way commissioner, four Justices and
as many constables.
Independent candidates who were
rendered the united support of the Re
publican party in the contest, failed to
take advantage of me offer by neglect
ing to file their petitions with Town
Clerk Charles Stickln, ana as result
the time for filing passed, leaving the
slate clear and the going easy for the
men who won in last Saturdays pri-
mary.
At meeting of township Republi
can leaders last evening this subject
was brought up and il was decided to
halt all operations toward putting an
independent ticket over and to permit
the Democrats to have all the offices
to be dispensed at the town election.
Closed Monday.
Time for filing petitions with the
clerk closed az midnight Monday
While some Of the prospective candi-
dates had henchmen out with petit
tions, none of them succeeded in get
ting the paper into Mr. Sticklins
hands in time to insure the names ap,
pearing upon the ballot,
Defeat of their plans TO overthrow
Democratic supremacy in the town
ship was not delectable to the &; o t..
leaders. They had visions OF sweep
ing the town from top to bottom with
a non-partisan ticket and to brng this
give the foe brush for the several
plums.
When it was announced last night
that the Independents had neglected
to get their petitions in, there was
general rejoicing among the Eemo-
cratic brethren and general regret on
the Republican side.
Practically Elected.
As the nominees are now practi
cally elected the stage Is left clear
for the wet and dry fight that
promises to warm up to proper pro-
portions within the next few days.
The opening qua was fred this morn
ing by the "drys' when first copy in
the publicity campaign made its ap-
pearance in the Office Of the Free Ira.
der.Journal.
With no side issues" to distract
the voters the conflict promises to
simmer down to an intense one. Both
sides will institute a campaign Of "en.
lightenment forthwith in an effor; 20
win votes to their side OF the is3lo
and promise free use Of printer s
ink as a means of winning sympathy
to their cause.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
DIRECTORS MEET
WOULD SAVE bACE
CAME IN VALLEY
DIRECTORS OF FAIR ASSOCiA-
TlON ARE WILLING TO MAKE
cESSlONS-FANS HOPE FOR
GUNNER MEETING.

If the directors OF the Ottawa Dri =
ing Park Association and the dire =
tors of the La Sale County Fair Asso-
citation would hold a meeting they
could probably adjust their differ.
ences. This was evidenced today
when a Free Trader-Journal reporter
interviewed both Walter B. Palmer,
secretary of the Ottawa Driving Park
Association, and X. c. Lucas, secre-
tary OF the La Sale County Fair As.
sociation.
The grounds were formerly rented
for 500 per year by the Ottawa Driv-
ing Park Association, but the County
Fair directors decided theey were not
getting enough for the four days meet.
so they demanded $3.50. Members of
the Driving Park board could not see
their way clear to pay a $3.50 increase
as they have lost money in the game
in the past few years, and they do not
feel as if they could pay the increase.
1t was made known to the directors
Of the Fair Association that the addi-
tional rent could not be met, and be-
cause Of that extra S15G the game Will
die in the entire Illinois Valley.
Let's Get Together
When Mr. Lucas was interviewed
this afternoon he stated that no con-
ference had been held with him or any
Of the directors relative to the leasing
of the grounds. When asked il he
didn't think the directors would lower
their price, he said Yes, | think they
would, but we have never had a
chance to talk this matter over with
the race track directors" The price
asked was made at meeting last fall
1t seems a pity that for the sake OF
a few measly dollars, the racing game
in the Illinois Valley Circuit must per
ish and il is believed that the interest
ed parties IN both associations are un.
willing to have Ottawa wiped Off the
racing map.
If Ottawa should withdraw from the
racing game, Aurora, Streator, Men.
dota and Amboy would follow suit,
thus putting the Illinois Valley Circuit
out of running 1t is hoped by the
ardent followers of the snort that a
meeting will be held in the near flu
ture, at which time the plans may be
perfected and a summer meeting held
here in August
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

Never fool with u fool; he may fool
YOU.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
Notifies Congressman.
Rush Naval Work.

The navy department continued
making awards for submarine chasers
while the war department proceeded
to perfect plans for everything that
win be needed for the army of de-
fense. The department today was In
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

Continued on Page Fiyo.)
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

further advanced, but tor
physical reasons. Some
congressman are IN the
Danish West Indies. 9th
ers are at Panama. All
will be needed here and
as much time as possible
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday, probably
showers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20

Camisoles-that is corset covers, by
less matter-of-fact name-are never
neglected when the Christmas list Of
salable finery is made up by buyers
for the big shops. This year they have
presented shoppers with many lovely
camisoles of ribbon, or net and ribbon
combined. or crepe georgette and rib
bon. Those shown In the picture are
In pale pink, which is the favored color
for fine underwear.
Very wide satin ribbon, decorated
with small tucks, lace insertions and
French knots In pink and blue silk.
serves TO produce the camisole ut the
top Of the picture. II is edged with
frill OF pink crepe and supported by
shoulder straps Of satin ribbon.
The camlsole below II is made of
fne. white net, banded with satin rib
bon. The same ribbon is used for
shoulder straps and for drawing up
the fullness over the bust. II is I'm.
ished with small bow at the front. A
fiat elastic run in a narrow hem In the
net, adjusts the camisole to the waist
shabby with use.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20
ALWAYS READY FOR ACTION.

With all its war relief work, the
American Red Cross 10 never caught
unprepared for disaster or civilian re-
lief work. This is illustrated by the
fact that relief has been furnished in
sixty-four disasters thus far in 1917.
exclusive Of the help now being given
to the sufferers in the Halifax calam-
ity. A notable example was that Of
the month of October when help and
3125.o00 was supplied BY the Ameri.
can Red Cross to the 100000 food
people made destitute In the food st
Tien-tsin. China.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20
Topping Potatoes.

Attempts at removing the green
tops of potatoes on the assumption
that they detract from the tuber de-
velopment have proved 1t poor
plan, and in the majority of cases
where records We're kept. the topped
potatoes produced the poorest tuber
crop weight, though In some In
stances the potatoes were larger.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20
FIRST AID TO RoUMANIA.

Sawdust was being used to dress
wounds in Roumania when a special
Red Cross commission reached that
country. Upon recommendation of
this commission. medicines. surgical
instruments. hospital supplies. ban.
dages. bed linen. collodion. wax paper
and iodine were shipped to Roumania
by the American Red Cross. Later
suffering became so acute in this un.
fortunate country that the American
Red Cross War Council appropriated
$1,5lS.000 for further relief
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20
SUPPLYING ARMS AND LEGS

French mutiles wounded soldiers
who have lost either arms or lees)
gather daily at the various American
Red Cross headquarters in France.
seeking assistance In securing arti.
ncial arms or legs. The ones supplied
by the Red Cross are the most prac.
teal to be obtained.
So great has been the demand for
this sort Of assistance that the Red
Cross is now constructing near Paris
an artificial limb factory. Also in the
same locality there are being erected
plants for the manufacture of splints
and Of nitrous oxide. the latter highly
important In surgical operations.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20

To worship on the
occasion Of the
last Passover In
Jesus earthly life.
They had made
the request of
Philip, one OF the
twelve, who In
turn carried II to
Andrew, and they
two together went
and told Jesus.
The information
caused unusual
agitation in his
breast drawing
forth from him
some Of the pro.
fOundpst and most
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20

speaking Of remarkable memories.
there goes a man who has one"
what can he do that is SO eY-
traordlnaryr
"IIe can name all the statesmen who
were members Of the principal Euro
pean cabinets six months ago. Biz
mingham Age-Herald.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-20
Unfortunate Child.

Margaret and Helen are cousins.
One day Helen refused to play with
Margaret. When asked why. she said !:
Mother. ! can't play with Margaret |;
she was born too late and don't know
how to play games"